diff --git "a/TinyStories_1157.txt" "b/TinyStories_1157.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1157.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +"Let's play catch!" said Jen. + +Everyone agreed that they would play catch. They found a net, and Jen's friend Peter was put in charge of throwing the ball. + +Peter smiled and said, "Ok, here it comes!" + +He threw the ball, but he threw it too close to Jen. She was so busy playing that she couldn't hear him coming. + +Jen was deaf, and she couldn't hear the ball coming. But her friends were watching the ball, and they shouted, "Pass the net Jen!" + +Luckily, Jen was quick and she passed the net just in time. Everyone cheered, and then it was Jen's turn to throw the ball. + +The game went on for hours and everyone had a lot of fun. Jen was so happy that she managed to pass the net just in time. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She had a mommy and a daddy. She would always miss them when they went away. + +One day, her daddy was at work, and her mommy had to go on a trip. The girl was very sad and wanted to be with them. + +She decided to take a walk to take her mind off of missing them. As she was walking, she came across a special point. It was calm and peaceful, and the girl felt better. She knew her mommy and daddy were thinking of her, even though they were far away. + +She stayed at the special point for a while, feeling calm and content until it was time to go back home. As she walked, she thought of them and smiled. She knew that when they were together, she would never have to miss them again. +Once upon a time there was a boat named Biggy. Biggy was always filled with cheer and ready to sail the sea. One day Biggy set off on a magical journey. + +Biggy drove out to the deep blue sea. The sun was beaming, the sky was blue and there was a light salty breeze. Biggy enjoyed the ride and was having a wonderful day. + +Then Biggy suddenly heard a voice. It was an icy voice calling out to him. "Hey Biggy! Why don't you come over and join my party?" +Biggy hesitated, but then thought it would be fun to go and see what was happening. + +So Biggy sailed up to the icy shore and followed the voice. There was a dark cave with a giant pot of popcorn. "Welcome, Biggy! Would you like to eat some of my popcorn?" said the icy voice. +Biggy was unsure, but decided to try some popcorn. However, it wasn't like any ordinary popcorn. It was magical and put Biggy to sleep. + +Biggy never awoke from the deep sleep. Unfortunately, Biggy's magical journey came to a very bad ending. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Maria who wanted to get a treat. She could not choose, so she asked her mom where they should go. Her mom said, “Let’s go to the distant restaurant. It’s far away, but they have the best ice cream.†So they started walking and after a while they reached the restaurant. + +When they got there, Maria was so excited! She ran inside and saw a big, round counter with bright and colorful candies. She could not decide what to get, but then she saw the ice cream. It was a big swirl of pink and white, with sprinkles and a cherry on top. + +"I get this one!" she said with a big smile. Her mom was happy and said, "That was a great decision! Now let's go home and have a rest." + +Maria was exhausted, but at the same time she was filled with excitement. She knew she had made the right decision and from now on, whenever she felt tired, she would remember her special treat from the distant restaurant. +One day, Jenny and her dad went for a drive in their jeep. The jeep was loud, so Jenny put her fingers in her ears. Suddenly, a lot of birds scattered from a nearby tree! Jenny was excited and shouted out to her dad. But her dad didn't hear her, because he was deaf. Jenny kept waving and yelling until finally, her dad saw her and smiled. They kept driving until it was time to go home. As they drove, Jenny kept looking for more birds to scatter. +Once upon a time, there was a famous duck. He loved to talk to the other animals and they all loved to hear him speak. One day, he was talking with a rabbit and said, "I'm so famous, everyone knows my name!" +The rabbit replied, "That's amazing! How did you become so famous?" +The duck told him, "Well, I just kept talking and doing my best, and eventually people took notice!" +The rabbit said, "I wish I could be famous too!" +The duck replied, "You can be! Just keep talking and show people how special you are!" +The rabbit thanked him and went off to try to be famous. The duck smiled and watched him go. +Once upon a time, there lived a young girl called Amelia. One day, Amelia was walking home from the park and she saw a big, yellow bus. Amelia had never seen a bus before, so she stopped to take a closer look. + +Just then, a voice spoke. It was an old lady who had been watching Amelia closely. + +"My, my - you seem very interested in that bus, young one," she said. + +Amelia smiled. She nodded and said, "Yeah, it looks like fun." + +The old lady laughed. "That's foolish! You can't just get on the bus and ride it around town. That's against the rules," she said. + +Amelia frowned and said, "Oh - ok. I won't do that again." + +The old lady smiled. "No need to be sad, dear. There will be plenty of time for riding the bus when you're older." + +Amelia smiled back and waved goodbye. She walked away feeling a little wiser. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Peter. He wanted to build a boat to take him on adventures. + +Peter saw an anchor at the beach and he decided to use it to build his boat. He dragged the heavy anchor out to sea. + +Just as Peter was about to start building, a noisy seagull kept flying around him and distracting him. Suddenly, the anchor slipped out of Peter's hands and sank to the bottom of the sea. + +Peter was so disappointed and started crying. + +Suddenly a friendly crab came out from the sea and said, "Don't worry Peter, maybe you can build a boat from something else!" + +But Peter was too sad to listen and sadly he went home empty handed. +Once there was a beautiful little girl named Lucy who loved to go on fun adventures. One day, she asked her mom if she could go pick flowers. Her mom said yes, so Lucy put on her best yellow dress and ran to the flower garden with a basket. + +When she arrived, she found the most beautiful jewelry she had ever seen! Lucy was so excited, she wanted to tell everyone about it. She asked the flower garden, “Would you like to invite all my family and friends over?†The flower garden happily agreed and said, “Yes, please do come with lots of people!†+ +Lucy went back home and told her mom about the invitation. Everyone was so excited, they started getting ready. On the day of the event, Lucy's family and friends all came over to the flower garden and they marveled at how beautiful it was. Lucy was so proud she was able to invite her family and friends to the beautiful flower garden! +Once there was a rat who wanted to fly. He had bright yellow fur, and long skinny tail. Each day he would jump and stretch his legs as if he was flying. + +One day he jumped so high that he accidentally lifted off the ground. He felt really anxious as he continued to ascend into the sky. He saw the trees below getting smaller, and the birds flying beside him. + +When he was up above the clouds, he noticed a little boy. The boy was crying and pointing to the ground. The rat spoke to the boy and said, "Where are you going?" + +The boy said, "I am trying to get down. I wanted to fly, but it was more difficult than I thought!" + +The rat understood and decided to help the boy down. He wrapped his tail around the boy and carefully lifted him back to the ground. + +The moral of this story is that it’s always best to be careful when trying something new. That way, you can avoid getting in too deep and scaring yourself. +Jack was a brave boy and always felt very excited when he rode his bicycle around the town square. However, one day Jack was riding around a corner to quickly, and he fell off his bicycle. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +But his mum was there to help him. She took off her scarf and made a bandage to cover the scrape on his knee. He tried to stop his tears, he knew his mum wanted him to be obedient. + +His Mum said “It’s ok, Jack. You need to be careful.†She patted his head and said “Jack, be obedient and I will take you for ice-cream to make you feel better.†+ +Jack's eyes lit up and he stopped crying. He said, “Obediently?†His Mum nodded and kissed him on the forehead. Jack smiled and said, “Ok, I will!†+ +As days passed, Jack felt better and better, and his knee was healing quickly. His Mum took off the bandage, and there was no more pain. His happiness started to increase and he could go back to riding his bicycle without any worries. + +At the end of the day, Jack was extremely happy as he learned an important lesson - always listen to one's mum and be obedient. +Once upon a time, there was a Mommy and a little boy named Bobby. Mommy took Bobby to the grocery store to buy soup. Bobby wanted to buy the biggest can of soup he could find. When they got to the checkout, Mommy said "No way Bobby. That soup is too big!" Bobby wanted the big soup, so he said "Why?". Mommy replied, "Because it's too much soup for us, we won't finish it". Bobby kept asking questions, but Mommy said no more. She could see that Bobby was not happy. + +When they left the grocery store, Bobby was still mad. He crossed his arms and pouted. Mommy knew Bobby deserved a treat, so she said "Let's go to the park. It's very peaceful there". Bobby liked the idea and he smiled. + +At the park, the two of them played tag and pretended to be superheroes. Mommy and Bobby were having a great time. But then, something sad happened. Bobby ran away and Mommy couldn't find him. She called and called, but there was no reply. Bobby was gone. + +Mommy was worried and sad. She looked for Bobby all night, but he never came back. Mommy cried and thought about Bobby, she wished he was still there with her. Mommy never got a reply from Bobby and she never found him again. +Once there was a fireman who was very wise. He was always ready to help if something needed fixing. One day he got a call to come to a house in the neighbourhood. He was sure that his wisdom would help him and his crew. + +When the fireman arrived at the house, a small boy and his family were in a panic. The little boy asked "Why are you here? We don't have a fire!" + +The fireman smiled and said, "I'm here to help, not to fight fire. Let's pass the problem over to me. I'm sure I can save the day." + +The little boy was amazed. He had never seen someone who was so wise. With the fireman's help, he was able to solve the problem. The fireman walked away with a smile, knowing that his wisdom had been put to good use. +Ben and his mum were going to the zoo. Ben was very cheerful and excited. On their way, they stopped by a store and mum said, "We have to weigh this bag." + +Ben said, "What does weigh mean?" + +Mum said, "Weigh means to find out how much something weighs." + +They put the bag on the counter and the lady told them how much the bag weighed. + +Mum said, "That's good! Now we don't have to worry." + +Ben said, "What does worry mean? + +Mum said, "It means feeling nervous about something." + +Ben said, "Ok. Let's go to the zoo! That'll make me feel more cheerful!" + +Mum smiled. "Yes, let's go!" + +They went to the zoo and had a lot of fun. Ben danced and sang and was very cheerful. They were both happy and thankful for the nice day. +Once there was a girl called Amy and one day Amy went to Grandma's house. Grandma had an old cup and Amy wanted to play with it. + +Just then, Grandma said to Amy, "Why don't you take this old cup home with you?" + +Amy was so excited, she said, "Yes, I'll take the old cup home!" + +When Amy was back home, she found some water and put it in the old cup. She watched as the water became the cup. + +She played for hours with the cup in the garden and sang songs about it. + +When it was time to leave, Amy said goodbye to the old cup and went home. +One sunny day, Suzie and her mum went to the beach. Suzie was so excited. She saw a big anchor lying on the sand. She asked her mum if she could eat it. + +Mum smiled and said, "No, Suzie, anchors are not for eating. But we can get something hot to eat from the beach cafe." + +Suzie was even more excited. They went to the beach cafe and Suzie saw lots of delicious hot treats. She wanted to try them all. In the end, she chose a hot dog and ate it all up. + +At the end of the day, Suzie was very happy. Eating her hot treat at the beach had been her favourite part. +Once upon a time there were two friends - Bob and Jane. One day, they decided to unite together and plan an event. Bob and Jane worked hard to make sure the event was a success. + +Finally, the day of the event arrived. Everyone was very excited and gathered together to celebrate. Bob and Jane even made a special toast and thanked everyone for coming. + +But when the event was almost over, Bob and Jane realized they had forgotten to do something very important. They had forgotten to clean up the mess they made. Bob and Jane were very embarrassed and started cleaning up the mess quickly. + +When the event was finally over, Bob and Jane realized that the mess they made was too big to be cleaned up. In the end, they couldn't make their event a success because of their mistake. + +The moral of the story is that forgetting important things can spoil a successful event. It's important to remember the small details when planning something special. +One day, a little girl was playing in her garden. She had on a clean uniform. She was happy and filled with joy. Suddenly, she noticed a big, dirty dog in the garden. She thought it might be friendly so she bravely walked up to it. But the dog growled at her and started to run away. + +The little girl's mom saw this and called out, "Honey, did the dog do something wrong?" The little girl said no, it was just scared. But when her mom asked again, the little girl decided to lie and said "Yes, the dog was bad". + +Suddenly, a mean police officer ran into the garden. He yelled, "Where is the bad dog? I have to take it to the station!" The little girl's heart pounded, she knew it was wrong to lie and she was scared. The police officer saw the dirty uniform and asked the little girl, "Did you let the dog into your garden?" She nodded her head sadly and said yes. + +The police officer said, "Alright, you are in big trouble for letting a bad dog into your garden!" The little girl's mom said, "But it was just a scared puppy!" But the police officer wouldn't believe them and took the little girl to the station. The end. +Once there was a friendly little boy. He was always smiling. He loved to go outdoors and whistle a happy tune. Every day he'd take his pet dog for a walk. They'd stop at the pond and watch the ducks swimming. All the animals around there were so friendly! The boy loved to give them all sweet treats. His dog would bark happily when they encountered other friendly pets. One day, the boy's dog caught a bird and the boy gently let him go. He smiled and watched the bird fly away, chirping and whistling the same happy tune the boy had been whistling earlier. The boy and his pet hugged each other and went home laughing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was three years old and loved to explore. One day Mary was walking in the park and came across a field of poppies. She stopped and looked at them, amazed by their fair colours. + +"What beautiful poppies!" said Mary. + +Suddenly, she heard a small voice saying "Poppies are for remembering". Mary blinked in surprise. + +She looked around and saw a little bird perched on a branch nearby. Mary looked at the bird curiously. + +"Why are poppies for remembering?" asked Mary. + +"We should always remember the special people and things in our lives," said the little bird. "It's important to show them how much we love and appreciate them." + +Mary nodded and smiled. She understood that poppies were symbols of love and respect. She thanked the little bird and took a poppy home to put on her bedroom window sill. + +Moral: It is important to remember and show appreciation to all the important people and things in our lives. +Little Jessica was in the kitchen. She wanted to make a delicious treat for her mom and dad. She grabbed a big melon and put it on the counter. + +"I'm going to mix it up and make something special," she said to herself. + +Jessica grabbed a spoon, but she was so excited she forgot to be careful. She held the spoon like a hammer and started to mix the melon very hard. Splat! The melon broke apart and a juicy orange mess covered the floor. + +"Oh no!" said Jessica, feeling very disappointed. + +Just then dad came into the kitchen. He saw the mess and smiled. "You were being a little careless but it's okay, Jessica," he said. "Let's get some paper towels and clean up this mess." + +They wiped up the melon and dad grabbed two spoons. "Let's try again, but this time we'll be gentle and careful," he said. + +Jessica and her dad carefully scooped up the melon and mixed it together with some milk, fruit and sugar. Soon, a delicious, refreshing melon smoothie was ready to enjoy! + +Jessica smiled. Mixing the melon had been fun - and this time she had been careful. +Once upon a time there was a delivery man called Fred. He had to deliver a box to the museum. It was a mild day, so he decided to ride his bike. He pedaled to the museum and arrived soon. + +Before entering the museum, he was stopped by a guard. + +"What do you have in the box?" the guard asked Fred. + +"I need to deliver this box to the museum," Fred explained. + +The guard looked at him suspiciously, but he eventually let Fred pass. + +When he reached the museum, Fred carefully opened the box and found it full of books. He brought it to the counter and the receptionist smiled at him. + +"Thank you for delivering these books. We appreciate it," she said. + +Fred smiled and waved goodbye before he rode back home. +One sunny day, a little girl named Rebecca was playing in her garden. She saw a big yellow puddle and decided to splash in it. When she looked down she saw a green gooey slime coating her toes. She screamed and ran back to her mother who told her it was time to clean now! + +Rebecca didn't want to but knew she had to do it. She found her bucket and tried to clean her toes. But no matter how hard she scrubbed she couldn't get the slime off. It was stuck tight! + +Her mother told her to try harder, but Rebecca still couldn't get the slime off. It was like it had been glued on. + +Then Rebecca remembered her distant uncle had a magical powers. He was known for helping people out of sticky situations. + +Rebecca quickly asked her mother if they could call him up and she agreed that it was a good idea. + +Soon Rebecca's uncle had used his magical powers and the slime was gone! Rebecca was so relieved and she showed her clean toes to her mother who gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a loud motor. Everyone in the village was afraid of it, because it made so much noise. + +One day, an old lady decided enough was enough. She was determined to make the motor quieter. She tried to encourage the motor to be quieter, but nothing seemed to work. + +The old lady went to the village square and called to her neighbours. She said, "Come over here! I will show you how to make the motor quieter!" + +The old lady's neighbours gathered around, and watched as the old lady tried to encourage the motor to be quieter. Everyone in the village cheered her on -but sadly, nothing worked. The motor stayed as loud as ever. + +The old lady's neighbours, sad and disappointed, trudged away. The old lady sadly looked on as they left. The motor remained as loud as ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and had long, curly brown hair. + +One day, Anna was playing in the park with her dolly when she noticed a pill on the ground. She had never seen something like this before and was amazed. She paused for a moment and thoughtfully picked it up. + +Anna brought the pill home and showed it to her mum. Her mum frowned when she saw it. She told Anna to never pick up pills from the ground again. Anna felt scared and nodded her head. + +However, the next day Anna woke up with a high fever. It turns out, the pill was medicine and she was allergic to it. Anna was very ill and sadly died in the hospital. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy. He was only three years old and his favorite thing to do was play with his toy trucks outside. One day, he found a vest and he thought it looked really cool. He wanted to take the vest home with him, so he picked it up and started to pour it into his pocket. + +But just when he was about to pour in the last bit, his mom saw him. She gasped and said, “What are you doing? That’s not yours!†The little boy was ashamed and put the vest back down on the ground. His mom scolded him and said, “You can’t take things that don’t belong to you. You should be ashamed.†+ +The little boy never took anything that wasn’t his ever again. He was too scared of feeling ashamed again. +Once there was a little girl named Fay. She was three years old and had lots of energy! + +One day, Fay went to the park with her mom. There were lots of trees and Fay could see a big worm crawling around in the grass. She ran over to it and said "Wow, look mom, a big worm!" + +Her mom smiled and said "Yes it is. Be careful not to touch it." Fay looked at the worm and said "Are you calm worm?" + +The worm stopped moving and looked up at her. It seemed to understand. Fay smiled and said "Ok. I'm going to shut my eyes and you can stay here." + +So Fay shut her eyes and the worm stayed right where it was. She opened her eyes and looked over. There was still the big worm, calm and peaceful. Fay smiled and went back to play with her mom. +Once there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They liked to play together in the park all the time. One day when they were playing, it started to get very windy. Soon enough, a small tornado came and spun around the park. It was so fast that it blew away all of their toys! Jack and Jill were scared and huddled together. They held onto each other tight and closed their eyes. The tornado spun around for a few moments before it went away. + +Once the tornado was gone, Jack and Jill were relieved. There were lots of toys laying all around the park. So they started to pick them up and play again. They laughed and ran around and had a lot of fun together. When it was time to go home, Jack and Jill held hands and walked back together. They knew that they would always be friends no matter what. +Fred was a very rude boy. He didn't respect his parents and he would often be mean to his siblings. One day he was playing in the attic when he noticed something was on the floor. He looked closer and realised it was dirt. He thought maybe he could clean it up and show his parents he was trying to be better. + +He went to his parent's room to ask for help. “Can you help me wipe the dirt up in the attic?†he asked. His parents just looked at him in surprise. They couldn't believe Fred was being so helpful. + +They agreed to help Fred clean the attic and they brought a rag and some water with them. When they got to the attic, Fred's parents noticed the dirt was everywhere. It was all over the floor and even on each of the walls. + +Fred grabbed the rag and started cleaning. He worked so hard and he was so determined to clean the whole attic. His parents were so proud of him and they quickly got to work helping him. After a few hours, the attic was finally clean! + +Fred had done an amazing job cleaning the whole attic and his parents were very impressed with him. He had shown that not only could he be rude, he could also be helpful and kind. Fred smiled proudly when he saw how clean the attic was. +Once there was a dog named Sparky who wanted to support his family. Every night the family would come home from work with no food. Sparky didn't know what to do. He couldn't speak, so he couldn't tell them. But then one night, he heard his family talking about a way to make money. They said they could find an interesting job if they worked really hard. + +Sparky was so excited and decided to do whatever he could to help his family. Every night he stayed up late in the yard and kept watch, believing that soon his family would come home with food. But time went on and nothing changed. + +Then one night, Sparky noticed a bug and started to chase it. In his excitement, he didn't notice a big hole in the yard. Poor Sparky ended up twisting his paw as he fell in and he couldn't get out. He was stuck there all night. + +In the morning, his family was so sad to see Sparky in the hole. They tried to help him, but couldn't get him out. It looked like Sparky's dreams of helping his family wouldn't come true. +Jimmy was a 3 year old boy who loved to write stories. He wanted to write a story about the shore, so he picked up his pencil and paper and went outside. He sat down on the beach and began to write. + +Jimmy was getting lost in his story, and he did not notice the storm coming. Suddenly, he heard thunder and saw a flash of lightning. He was worried, so he got up and started to run. + +Unfortunately, Jimmy couldn't reach the safety of his house in time. He was hit by a huge wave and got swept away by the ocean. His pencil and paper were gone. + +Jimmy was never found. He was worried, but it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and had lots of toys. Every day he would play with them and have lots of fun. + +One day, Jack was getting ready to pack his toys. He wanted to put them all in a box and take them on a very special journey. But then he saw something odd in the corner. It was a small, wooden cross. + +Jack grabbed it and held it tight. He wanted to take it with him on his trip. +But then he heard a voice behind him. It was his mother who said that he should leave it there. She said that the cross belonged to his grandfather, who was now deaf. She said that Jack should keep it and think of his grandfather. + +Jack was very sad. He wanted to take the cross with him, but he also wanted to be a good boy and do as his mother said. So, he reluctantly put the cross back and packed his other toys. + +With a heavy heart, he started his journey and thought about his grandfather the entire way. He felt very lucky to have such a special memento to remember him by. +Once there was a man and a woman. The man and the woman had fun together playing in the park. They enjoyed the sunshine and the light breeze. + +The man said, "Let's go on an escape!" The woman smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +So they took a boat and sailed away. They looked around and noticed the light blue sky and the bright sun. + +The man and the woman laughed and had a great time. They enjoyed the adventure and weren't in a hurry to get back. As the sun set, the man and the woman began to plan for their next escape. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She liked to play in the garden, and one day she found something interesting. It was a bottle of liquid and it smelled really strange. + +Sarah asked her mom, "What is this?" + +Mom said, "This is a spray. You must never touch it because it is dangerous." + +Sarah nodded, and then she said, "But why does it smell so bad?" + +Mom said, "It's a test spray. Don't worry, it's not dangerous. It's just very disgusting." + +So Sarah decided that she would never touch the spray again. Instead, she kept playing in the garden with her friend, having lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a cool dog called Sam. He wanted to explore the world and go wherever he wanted. So he asked his owner if he could go without a leash. His owner sighed and looked at him seriously. +"I'm sorry, Sam" he said, "But you have to wear a leash. It's the only way I know you will be safe." Sam shrugged sadly. + +Just then, a big dog came bouncing around the corner. It was Arthur, an old friend of Sam's. Arthur was barking loudly and tugging his owner's arm to follow. +"Arthur doesn't have a leash on," said Sam to his owner. "Why can't I be like Arthur?" +His owner shook his head. +"Arthur knows his area well," he replied. "He's been exploring this area for years, so he knows where he can go. But you're new here, so you need a leash. It's for your own safety." + +Sam could not help but feel disappointed. He wanted to feel free like his friend, but he knew his owner was right. So he just shrugged and put on his leash. It was not cool, but it was the only way he could explore and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was so excited to see her grandpa! She ran to him, screaming his name. + +"Grandpa! Grandpa!" she shouted, with a big smile. + +"Hello sweetheart!" Her grandpa laughed and gave her a big hug. + +The little girl asked her grandpa to show her all the junk in his garage. She was surprised to see all the old toys, tools and gadgets. + +Grandpa showed her a horn and asked her to blow it. She put her lips to it, and with one loud scream, she made the horn screech. Everyone in the garage jumped, and the little girl started to giggle. + +Grandpa smiled and said, "The junk in my garage may be old, but it can still make some loud noise!" +"Ready, set, go!" shouted John. +John ran very fast, faster than anyone else. He had been training for days, and he was ready. + +The race was almost over when suddenly he paused. He was so close to winning, but something was wrong. He looked around and suddenly he saw it: the track was a mess! It was not organized, and the other racers were confused. + +John had an idea. + +"Let's all help organize the track," he said. Everyone agreed, and soon enough the track was neat and tidy. + +The race was restarted and John ran as fast as he could. He crossed the finish line first and won! + +Everyone cheered. John had won the race, but he was also happy that everyone had helped organize things. +Once upon a time there was a spoiled peanut. He wiggled around and wanted to play all the time. But he couldn't find anyone to play with because no one could understand him. + +Then one day, he spotted a little girl. He tried to talk to her, but all she heard was a funny sound. He didn't understand why she couldn't understand him. + +So he decided that the only way to communicate was to sign. He started signing and the little girl laughed and clapped. She started signing back and soon they were playing a game together. + +The spoiled peanut was so happy to finally have someone who could understand him. They played all day long and had lots of fun. + +And from that day on, the spoiled peanut and the little girl were the best of friends. + +The End. +Once there was a gentle horse and a small girl named Mai. She loved to hang off the horse when it went for walks. She would giggle as the horse trotted around. + +One day, she asked, “Can I hang off you?†+ +The horse smiled and said, “Yes, you may.†+ +Mai smiled and hopped on the horse’s back. She held tightly as the horse trotted around. When the horse stopped, Mai jumped off and said, “Thank you! I loved hanging on you.†+ +The horse smiled and said, “You’re welcome! Anytime you want to hang off me, just let me know.†+ +Mai smiled and hugged the horse. She said, “I will, thank you!†Then she skipped away. +One day, there was a man named Max. He was very interested in tanks. He loved learning about them, so he decided to go to the tank store. + +When Max got to the store, he was surprised to see a giant tank there! "That must be an interesting tank," he thought. + +Max asked the man at the store, "How can I serve this tank?" The man replied, "You can serve this tank with a few tools and some special fuel." + +Max thanked the man and got to work. He carefully began to fuel the tank and the tank started to move. Max was so happy that he had served the tank. + +Max had learned a lot about tanks and he was sure to visit the tank store again! +One day, James was outside playing in the garden. He saw something that sparkled in the sun. It was floating around like a butterfly. He soon realized it was a fairy! + +James was so excited. He wanted to get closer to the fairy so he could see it better. + +The fairy smiled at him and said, "Do you want to join me for a slide down the hill?" + +James answered, "Yes! That sounds like fun!" + +So, the fairy and James held on to each other's hands and slid down the dull, grassy hill. They had so much fun that James wished he could do it again. + +The fairy smiled and said, "Whenever you want to, just come back and find me! We can slide down the hill whenever you like." + +So, James and the fairy became friends, and every time James needed a break from playing he would go find the fairy and they would slide down the dull hill together. +Once upon a time there was a brother and sister. Everyday the brother and sister would wake up and wash together. One day the brother asked: +"Why do we must always wake early and wash together?" +The sister replied with a harsh voice: +"We wake early so we can stay clean and wash because Mommy said so." +The brother nodded and said "Ok, we will just keep washing". He then smiled and asked, +"Can I help wash your face?" +The sister smiled and said: +"Yes, thank you for being so kind". +So together they washed and had lots of fun together. +"Joe and his mommy were in the park on a warm day. Joe wanted to play catch with his mommy, so they went to find balls. + +Joe saw a light purple case near the slide and ran to it. He picked it up, and his mommy asked, "What is that?" + +Joe said, "It's a case! Can we sort out what's inside?" + +His mommy smiled and said, "Let's have a look!" + +Joe opened the case and inside were some balls and some other toys. Joe and his mommy sorted them out and started playing. + +Joe was having so much fun that he forgot about his case. When it was time to go home, his mommy remembered and said, "Joe, don't forget your case!" + +So Joe grabbed it and held it close as he and his mommy headed home." +Once upon a time there were two little bunny rabbits called Bob and Emma. They were both very cute, and loved to play together in the gardens. + +One day, Bob had a great idea for a special trip. He wanted to go out and scatter some sunflower seeds in the fields! Emma was so excited and both bunnies started to hop around, gathering lots of seeds to scatter. + +When they got to the field, the bunnies scattered the seeds. Bob asked Emma: "What do you think will grow?" Emma replied: "I hope lots of sunflowers will grow!" + +And sure enough, when the bunnies returned the next day, there were lots of bright sunshine flowers growing in the field! Bob and Emma were so happy that they both hugged each other and went off on their next trip. +One day, Henry was in the park. He saw an eager little kitten. He wanted to pick it up but he didn't know what to do. Henry asked his mom for help. + +"Mom, can I pick the kitten up?" Henry asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "No, Henry. We can't pick the kitten up without asking the owner." + +Henry was disappointed but he agreed to his mom's suggestion. So the two of them went looking for the kitten's owner. They searched the park but they couldn't find anyone. + +Henry was getting frustrated and he said, "Mom, can I just pick the kitten up? I really want to take it home." + +His mom thought for a moment, then she said, "Henry, why don't we take the kitten to the shelter? Then the people there can find it a nice home." + +Henry was eager to help the kitten, so he agreed. The two of them took the kitten to the shelter. The people there said they would find the perfect home for the kitten. + +Henry smiled and said goodbye to the little kitten. He was glad he had helped the eager little kitty. +Once there was a little girl who was feeling very sad. She had been crying and had tears in her eyes. Her mommy saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. The little girl said, "I spilled my juice and my dress is all sticky." Her mommy hugged her, wiped away her tears and said, "Don't worry. Everything will be okay." + +Mommy went to the kitchen and filled a cup with warm water. She found a cloth and brought the cup and cloth into the living room. Mommy knelt down and said, "Let me help you clean this up." She dipped the cloth in the warm water and wiped the sticky juice off the little girl's dress. + +The little girl thanked her mommy and got to her feet. Mommy said, "Go wash your hands at the tap in the kitchen," and the little girl happily ran to the kitchen. Mommy smiled as she watched the little girl's happy face before she turned back to the living room to clean up the spilled juice. +Once upon a time there was a big magazine. Inside it were lots and lots of interesting stories and pictures. One day a little girl, called Sarah, walked up to the magazine and opened it. She said 'wow, look how big this magazine is!' + +Inside the magazine Sarah could see lots of funny stories and pretty pictures. She wanted to take the magazine home with her. So she asked her mum, 'Mummy can I take this big magazine home with me?' + +Mummy smiled and said, 'Yes, you can take it. But first, we need to lock it. Otherwise it might get lost.' She locked the magazine with a key, so that no one else could look at it. + +Sarah took home the locked magazine and every night she would look at the pictures, read the stories and think of new adventures. She was very happy with her big magazine. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Ted. Ted was poor, so he never had enough money to buy himself nice things. Every Tuesday, his mum would take him to the supermarket to buy food. + +The other day, when they were in the supermarket, Ted saw a toy car he really wanted. "Mum, can I buy it?", he asked. + +His mum took a closer look at the car. "Oh, Ted, I'm sorry. We can't afford it, we're too poor." + +A tear rolled down Ted's cheek. He wanted the car, but knew he couldn't buy it. His mum put her arm around him and hugged him. "Let's buy something you'll like," she said. + +They grabbed a few things and, soon enough, it was time to check out. Ted and his mum gave the cashier the items and paid for them with the little money they had. As they were leaving, Ted looked back at the toy car. He knew he couldn't buy it, but he still wished he could. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a rabbit and an otter. One day, the two friends were out playing in the fields when an idea came to them. The rabbit said to the otter, "Let's go swimming together in the river." The otter was so excited and said "Yes!" + +So, the two friends hopped over to the river. It was so much fun! They splashed around in the water and played for hours. + +Suddenly, the rabbit stopped and looked worried. He said to the otter, "We don't want to stay in the water too long. We should go home now." But the otter was so excited that he refused. He just wanted to keep playing. + +After a while, the rabbit gave up and said, "Ok, let's go back soon." But the otter was too busy having fun and didn't hear him. + +Eventually, it got dark and the rabbit arrived home alone. The otter never came back. When everyone found out what had happened, they were very sad. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to listen to your friends. Don't be so excited for something that you forget about the danger it may bring! +Joey was an eager little boy. He wanted to do something special today. So his mommy took him to the mall. + +When Joey got to the mall, he started running around with excitement. He couldn't believe all the things he could see. He saw toys, games, and more. + +Suddenly, Joey slipped on the floor. He fell flat on his bottom. Joey was surprised. His mommy asked him if he was ok. + +"Yes," Joey said, holding back tears. + +"Come on," his mommy said, helping Joey up. "Let's go and find you something fun to do in the mall." + +Joey was so eager to get back to having fun. He followed his mommy and soon forgot about the slip. He smiled and was ready for a fun day at the mall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Gracie. Gracie was three-years-old and she loved to study. She would spend hours every day looking at books, doing puzzles, and counting to ten. + +One day, Gracie’s mommy took her to the store. There, Gracie found a really cool leather chair. It was modestly sized and just her size. Gracie looked at it and asked her mommy, “Can I buy it?†+ +Her mommy smiled and said, “No, Gracie. That costs too much. But if you study hard and make good grades, I will buy it for you.†+ +Gracie was so excited! She ran to her room, grabbed her school books and started studying. She studied for hours, and soon she was getting perfect grades. + +After a few months, Gracie’s mommy said, “Well, I guess it’s time to get you your leather chair. You worked so hard, you deserve it!†+ +Gracie was so happy and grateful. She thanked her mommy and hugged her tightly. She put her new leather chair in her room, and it became her favorite spot to study! +Lily and Ben were twins who lived in a small house with their mother. They did not have much money, so they often felt cold in the winter. Their mother worked hard to buy them food and clothes, but she could not afford to buy coal for the fire. + +One day, Lily and Ben saw a big truck outside their house. It was full of coal. The driver was a mean and selfish man. He did not care about anyone but himself. He said he was going to sell the coal to the rich people in the town. + +Lily and Ben had an idea. They waited until the driver went inside a shop. Then they ran to the truck and took some coal. They put it in their pockets and ran back to their house. They were very happy. They thought they could make a fire and be warm. + +But when they got home, they saw their mother waiting for them. She looked sad and angry. She had seen them steal the coal. She said, "Lily and Ben, what have you done? You know stealing is wrong. You have to take the coal back to the driver. He might be selfish, but you cannot be like him. You have to be honest and kind." + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed. They knew their mother was right. They said they were sorry and hugged her. Then they took the coal back to the truck. They hoped the driver would not see them. They shivered in the cold, but they felt warm in their hearts. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that being selfish is not good, and that being honest and kind is better. +Lily liked to dance on the beach. She liked to feel the sand on her feet and the wind in her hair. She liked to listen to the waves and the birds. She liked to find shells and make necklaces with them. + +One day, she saw a big shell on the shore. It was pink and shiny and had a hole in it. She picked it up and put it to her ear. She wanted to hear the sea inside. But she heard nothing. She tried again, but still nothing. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the shell. "Mom, why can't I hear the sea in this shell?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "This is a special shell, Lily. It is deaf. It can't hear the sea or anything else. But it can feel your touch and your love. And it can make you happy." + +Lily looked at the shell and smiled too. She felt sorry for the shell, but she also liked it. She decided to keep it and make it her friend. She put it in her pocket and danced on the beach. She danced for herself, for her mom, and for the deaf shell. She danced with joy. +Anna was very happy. Tomorrow was her best friend Lily's birthday. Anna wanted to give Lily a nice gift. She had a big box of crayons and some paper. She decided to prepare a gift for Lily with her crayons and paper. + +She took out her crayons and paper and started to draw. She drew a big heart and wrote "Anna loves Lily" inside. She drew some flowers and stars and butterflies around the heart. She used many colors and made the paper very bright. She was very proud of her gift. + +But then her brother Tom came into her room. He saw her gift and said, "That's a silly gift. Lily won't like it. It's too childish. You should give her something better, like a toy or a book." He grabbed her gift and tore it in half. He threw the pieces on the floor and laughed. + +Anna was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted, "Tom, you are mean! You ruined my gift! Lily will like my gift, because I made it with love. You don't know anything about gifts. Go away!" + +Tom was scared of Anna's cry and shout. He ran out of the room and slammed the door. Anna picked up the pieces of her gift and tried to put them together. But they were too torn and wrinkled. She couldn't fix her gift. + +She felt like giving up. But then she had an idea. She took out a new piece of paper and some tape. She taped the pieces of her gift on the new paper. She drew some more hearts and flowers and stars and butterflies around them. She wrote "Anna loves Lily more than ever" on the bottom. She folded the paper and put it in an envelope. She wrote "To Lily, from Anna" on the front. + +She smiled and hugged her gift. She said, "This is a nice gift. Lily will love it, because I made it with love. Tom can't ruin it, because I made it stronger. I can't wait to give it to Lily tomorrow." She put her gift in her backpack and went to bed. She dreamed of Lily's happy face. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. One day, they find a wire in the box. The wire is long and thin and shiny. + +"What can we do with this wire?" Tim asks Kim. + +"Let's make a necklace!" Kim says. "We can put beads on the wire and wear it." + +"Good idea!" Tim says. "Let's prepare the beads." + +They take out some beads from the box. The beads are small and colorful. They have holes in them. Tim and Kim start to put the beads on the wire. They make a pattern with the beads. They use red, blue, yellow, and green beads. + +They work hard and have fun. Soon, they finish the necklace. The necklace is long and pretty. They are proud of their work. + +"Look at our necklace!" Tim says. + +"It's beautiful!" Kim says. + +They take turns to wear the necklace. They show it to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad smile and hug them. + +"You are very creative!" their mom says. + +"You are very clever!" their dad says. + +Tim and Kim are happy. They love their necklace. They love their toys. They love their mom and dad. They love each other. +Lila liked to work with jewels. She had a box full of shiny and colorful jewels that she found in her mom's closet. She liked to make necklaces and bracelets with them. She used a string and a needle to put the jewels together. + +One day, she wanted to make a necklace for her mom. She picked out some red and blue jewels that matched her mom's dress. She worked hard to make the necklace look pretty. She used the needle to poke holes in the jewels and put them on the string. + +But then, she ran out of string. She looked in the box, but there was no more string. She felt frustrated. She wanted to finish the necklace, but she could not. She did not know what to do. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lila and the necklace on the floor. She hugged Lila and said, "What's the matter, sweetie?" + +Lila showed her mom the necklace and the box. She said, "I want to make a necklace for you, but I have no more string. I can't work anymore." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You are so thoughtful, Lila. Thank you for making me a necklace. It's beautiful. But you don't need to cry. I have a solution. Come with me." + +She took Lila to her room and opened a drawer. She took out a ribbon and said, "Look, we can use this ribbon to finish the necklace. It's also red and blue, like the jewels. Do you want to try?" + +Lila nodded and smiled. She dried her tears and took the ribbon. She tied it to the string and the necklace was done. She put it around her mom's neck and said, "There, now it's perfect. I love you, mom." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lila. You are my precious jewel." +Tim and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park and listen to music. One day, they found a big box near the swings. It had a picture of a clown on it. Tim and Mia were curious. They opened the box and saw a shiny red button. + +"Let's press it!" Tim said. + +"No, don't!" Mia said. "It might be bad." + +But Tim did not listen. He pressed the button. Suddenly, a loud noise came from the box. It was not music. It was a scary laugh. Tim and Mia were afraid. They tried to run away, but the box had a trap. A net came out and caught them. They were stuck. + +"Help! Help!" Tim and Mia cried. + +But no one heard them. The box was too far from the people. The clown laughed louder and louder. He was not a nice clown. He was a bad clown. He wanted to take Tim and Mia away. He had a big truck waiting for them. + +"Ha ha ha! I got you, little ones!" the clown said. "You are coming with me!" + +Tim and Mia gazed at each other. They were very sad. They wished they had not opened the box. They wished they had listened to Mia. They wished they could go back to the park and listen to music. But it was too late. The clown took them away. They never saw their families or friends again. The end. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big ball in the yard. It was red and shiny and bounced very high. They both wanted to play with it, but they did not want to share. + +"I saw it first!" Sara said. + +"No, I did!" Tom said. + +They pulled and tugged on the ball, trying to take it from each other. The ball was not happy. It felt the twins' hands pulling it apart. It felt a lot of heat inside. It wanted to be free. + +Suddenly, the ball split in two. It made a loud pop and a hiss. Sara and Tom let go of the ball and fell back. They saw that the ball was not a ball anymore. It was a balloon. And inside the balloon was a lemon. + +The lemon juice squirted out of the balloon and sprayed on Sara and Tom's faces. It was sour and stung their eyes. They cried and rubbed their faces. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara said. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Tom said. + +They looked at each other and saw that they were both wet and sticky. They felt sorry for fighting over the ball. They realized that it was more fun to play together than to argue. + +"Sorry, Sara," Tom said. + +"Sorry, Tom," Sara said. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to share the lemon and make lemonade. They went inside and asked their mom for some water and sugar. They squeezed the lemon and mixed it with the water and sugar. They poured the lemonade into two cups and drank it. It was sweet and refreshing. + +They thanked their mom and went back to the yard. They looked for more toys to play with. They found a kite, a truck, and a doll. They agreed to take turns and share. They had a lot of fun. They learned that sharing was better than splitting. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many fruits. The fruits are pink and round. They look yummy. + +"Wow, look at those fruits!" Anna says. "Can we pick some?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe they belong to someone." + +They go closer to the tree. They see a sign. The sign says: "Please do not pick the fruits. They are very valuable. They are for the birds and the bees." + +"What does valuable mean?" Anna asks. + +"It means they are very important and special," Ben says. "The birds and the bees need them to eat and make honey." + +"Oh, I see," Anna says. "Then we should not pick them. We should let the birds and the bees have them." + +"Yes, you are right," Ben says. "We can find other things to play with. Come on, let's go to the swings." + +They run to the swings and have fun. They are happy. They value the fruits and the animals. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big hairy dog. The dog is friendly and wags its tail. Tom and Lily want to pet the dog. + +"Hello, doggy!" Tom says. "Can we touch you?" + +The dog barks and nods. Tom and Lily stroke the dog's fur. It is soft and warm. + +"Wow, you are so hairy!" Lily says. "Do you like being hairy?" + +The dog barks again and raises its paw. It has a pink bow on its paw. The dog is proud of its bow. + +"Look, Tom, the dog has a bow!" Lily says. "It is a fashion dog!" + +Tom laughs and says, "You are right, Lily. The dog is a fashion dog. It likes to look pretty." + +The dog wags its tail and licks Tom and Lily's faces. It is happy to have new friends. + +"Who are you, fashion dog?" Tom asks. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks and points to its collar. It has a tag with its name on it. The tag says, "Fluffy". + +"Fluffy!" Tom and Lily say. "That is a good name for you, fashion dog. You are very fluffy and cute." + +Fluffy barks and smiles. It likes its name and its bow. It likes Tom and Lily. They are very nice and fun. They play with Fluffy until it is time to go home. Fluffy waves goodbye with its paw. Tom and Lily wave back. They hope to see Fluffy again soon. +Lila liked to feed the doves in the park. She had a bag of seeds that she would scatter on the ground. The doves would fly down and peck at the seeds. Lila liked to watch them and listen to their soft coos. + +One day, Lila saw a big, rough dog in the park. The dog was barking and running around. Lila was scared of the dog. She held her bag of seeds tight and looked for her mom. The dog saw the doves and wanted to chase them. He ran towards them and made them fly away. + +Lila was sad. She wanted the doves to come back. She threw some seeds on the ground and hoped the dog would go away. But the dog saw the seeds and wanted to eat them. He ran towards Lila and tried to grab her bag. Lila screamed and pulled her bag away. + +Lila's mom heard her scream and came to help her. She saw the dog and shouted at him. She picked up Lila and hugged her. She told the dog to go away and leave them alone. The dog was scared of Lila's mom and ran away. + +Lila was happy. She was safe with her mom. She looked at the sky and saw the doves come back. They landed on the ground and ate the seeds. Lila smiled and thanked her mom. She said she loved the doves and wanted to feed them more. Lila's mom said she loved Lila and wanted to make her happy. She said they could increase the seeds and feed the doves more. Lila and her mom hugged and watched the doves. They felt peaceful and glad. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They enjoy the sun, the grass and the swings. One day, they see a big red ball in the park. It has many spots on it. It looks fun. + +"Wow, look at that ball!" Tom says. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK, but we have to share it," Sam says. "Maybe someone else wants it too." + +They run to the ball and start to kick it, throw it and catch it. They have a lot of fun. They laugh and smile. + +But then, a girl comes to the park. She looks sad. She has no toys. She sees the ball and wants to play with it too. She walks to Tom and Sam. + +"Hello, can I play with you?" she asks. "I like your ball. It has spots. It is pretty." + +Tom and Sam look at her. They look at the ball. They look at each other. + +"Sorry, this is our ball," Tom says. "We found it first. You can't have it." + +The girl feels sad. She walks away. She has no friends. + +Sam feels bad. He thinks Tom is not nice. He thinks the girl is lucky. She has spots on her dress. He likes spots. He thinks spots are pretty. + +He runs after the girl. He calls her. + +"Wait, please! Don't go!" he says. "You can play with us. You can have the ball. I like your dress. It has spots. It is pretty." + +The girl stops. She turns around. She smiles. She is happy. + +"Thank you, you are very kind," she says. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Sam. And this is Tom. He is my friend. But he is not very nice today. I'm sorry." + +The girl nods. She walks to Sam. She takes the ball. She gives it to Tom. + +"Here, you can have the ball. But can we share it?" she asks. "Can we all play together?" + +Tom feels ashamed. He knows he was wrong. He knows he was not nice. He knows he should share. He knows he should be kind. + +He looks at the ball. He looks at the girl. He looks at Sam. + +He smiles. He nods. He says sorry. + +"OK, we can share it. We can all play together. I'm sorry. You are very nice. What is your name?" + +"My name is Lily. And I like your ball. It has spots. It is pretty." + +They all laugh. They all play. They all enjoy the ball. They all become friends. They all learn a lesson. They all feel lucky. +Jill likes to go to class. She likes to play with her friends and learn new things. But today, she is not happy. She notices that Tom has her favorite toy. It is a red car that makes loud noises. Jill wants to play with the car, but Tom does not share. He says it is his car and he keeps it all the time. + +Jill feels sad and angry. She tries to ask Tom nicely, but he does not listen. She tries to take the car, but he pushes her away. She cries and tells the teacher. The teacher comes and talks to Tom. She says that he has to share the car with Jill and the other children. She says that sharing is good and makes everyone jolly. + +Tom does not like what the teacher says. He does not want to share the car. He thinks it is his car and he loves it. He pouts and stomps his feet. He says that he hates class and he hates sharing. He throws the car on the floor and runs away. + +The teacher picks up the car and gives it to Jill. She says that she is sorry that Tom was mean to her. She says that she is proud of Jill for being polite and patient. She says that Jill can play with the car for a while and then pass it to another child. She says that this way, everyone can have fun and be jolly. + +Jill smiles and says thank you. She takes the car and makes loud noises. She plays with her friends and they take turns with the car. They laugh and have a good time. They like class and they like sharing. They are jolly. +Lily liked to print pictures with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make her pictures unique. She printed flowers, stars, animals and people. She was very proud of her pictures and wanted to show them to her mom. + +She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was cooking on the stove. She smelled something yummy and saw a big pot on the stove. She wanted to see what was inside, but her mom said, "No, Lily, don't touch the stove. It is very hot and can hurt you." + +Lily felt sad and said, "But mom, I want to show you my pictures. I printed them with my crayons. They are very unique and pretty. Please look at them." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to make you sad. I would love to see your pictures. They are very important to me. But you have to be careful around the stove. It is not a toy. It is a tool for making food. How about you put your pictures on the table and I will look at them when I finish cooking?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will put my pictures on the table. But can I have a hug first?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, Lily. I love you very much. And I love your pictures too. They are very unique and beautiful. Just like you." +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the forest. They saw a big tree with many vines hanging from it. They wanted to swing on the vines like monkeys. + +Lila went first. She grabbed a vine and swung high in the air. She felt happy and free. She said to Tom, "This is fun! You try it!" + +Tom nodded and grabbed another vine. He swung too, but his vine was not strong. It broke and Tom fell to the ground. He hit his head on a rock and felt a lot of pain. He cried and cried. + +Lila heard Tom cry and ran to him. She saw blood on his head and felt scared. She tried to support him and said, "Don't worry, Tom. I will get help." + +But there was no one in the forest to help them. Lila did not know what to do. She hugged Tom and cried too. They were alone and hurt. The sun was setting and it was getting dark. They felt cold and hungry. They wished they had not played on the vines. They wished they had stayed home. +Lily loved to soar in the air. She had a big red balloon that her dad gave her. She tied a string to the balloon and held it tight. She ran around the park and felt the balloon pull her up. She laughed and shouted, "I'm flying, I'm flying!" + +Her dad smiled and ran with her. He said, "You are soaring, Lily. You are soaring like a bird. Do you see the birds in the sky? They soar too. They have wings and feathers. They sing and chirp. Do you like birds, Lily?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I like birds, dad. They are pretty and friendly. Can we feed them some bread? I have some in my pocket." + +Her dad said, "Sure, we can feed them some bread. But we have to be careful. We don't want to lose your balloon. It might fly away and hit the ceiling. The ceiling is very high and hard. It is not like the sky. The sky is soft and blue. The balloon likes the sky. It does not like the ceiling." + +Lily said, "OK, dad. I will hold my balloon tight. I don't want to lose it. It is my favorite balloon. It is modest and red. It makes me happy. It makes me soar." +Sara and Ben are twins. They have a birthday today. They are happy. They get many presents from Mom and Dad. They also get a big cake with candles. + +Sara opens her present. It is a doll. She likes dolls. She hugs the doll and says, "Thank you, Mom and Dad!" + +Ben opens his present. It is a car. He likes cars. He pushes the car and makes vroom noises. He says, "Thank you, Mom and Dad!" + +But then Ben sees Sara's doll. He wants the doll. He is jealous. He says, "I want the doll, too!" + +Sara says, "No, it is my doll. You have the car. The car is fun." + +Ben says, "No, the car is boring. The doll is better. Give me the doll!" + +Sara says, "No, go away!" + +They start to fight. They pull the doll and the car. They cry and scream. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They are sad. They say, "Stop fighting, Sara and Ben! It is your birthday. You should celebrate, not fight. You should share, not be jealous. You have enough toys. You have each other." + +They take the doll and the car. They put them in a box. They say, "You can have them back when you say sorry and hug each other." + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Sara. Sorry, Ben." + +They hug each other. They say, "I love you, Sara. I love you, Ben." + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "That's better. We love you, too. Now you can have your toys back. But you need to put a battery in the car. The car needs a battery to work." + +They give them a battery. They help them put it in the car. The car makes lights and sounds. Sara and Ben are happy. They play with the doll and the car. They share and take turns. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad!" + +They eat the cake and blow the candles. They sing and laugh. They celebrate their birthday. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big basket of grapes in the kitchen. They wanted to eat some, but they knew they had to ask their moms first. + +Ben said, "Let's take some grapes and run outside. Our moms won't see us." Lily said, "No, that's not good. We have to be reliable. Reliable means we do what we say and we don't lie. If we take the grapes without asking, we are not reliable." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He grabbed a big load of grapes and ran outside. Lily stayed in the kitchen and asked her mom if she could have some grapes. Her mom said yes and gave her a small bowl of grapes. + +Lily went outside to look for Ben. She saw him sitting under a tree, holding his tummy. He looked sick and sad. He said, "I ate too many grapes and now I feel bad. I wish I listened to you, Lily. You were right. We have to be reliable." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She gave him some water and said, "It's okay, Ben. We all make mistakes. Next time, you can be reliable and ask your mom before you take something. Then you won't feel bad and you will make your mom happy." + +Ben nodded and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are reliable and kind. I'm sorry I was not reliable and I took the grapes. I will do better next time." + +The moral of the story is: Be reliable and don't lie. It will make you and others happy. +Sara and Ben love to make things with their mom. Today, they are making pumpkin pie for the fall festival. Mom gives them a big orange pumpkin and a sharp knife. She tells them to be careful and cut the pumpkin in half. + +Sara and Ben take turns to cut the pumpkin. They use all their strength and push the knife down. The pumpkin is hard and thick, but they do not give up. Finally, they cut the pumpkin in half. They see the seeds and the soft flesh inside. Mom tells them to scoop out the seeds and put them in a bowl. They can roast them later and eat them as a snack. + +Mom gives them a spoon and they start to scoop out the seeds. They make a big pile of seeds in the bowl. They also scoop out some of the flesh and put it in another bowl. Mom tells them to mash the flesh with a fork. They mash and mash until the flesh is smooth and creamy. + +Mom takes the flesh and puts it in a pot. She adds some milk, sugar, and spices. She stirs and cooks the flesh until it smells good. She tells Sara and Ben to roll out the dough and put it in a pie pan. They sprinkle some flour on the table and roll the dough with a rolling pin. They make the dough thin and flat. They lift the dough and put it in the pie pan. They press the dough to fit the pan and make a nice edge. + +Mom pours the pumpkin filling into the pie crust. She tells Sara and Ben to make some shapes with the leftover dough. They use cookie cutters and make stars, hearts, and leaves. They put the shapes on top of the filling. Mom puts the pie in the oven and sets the timer. She tells Sara and Ben to clean up the table and wash their hands. + +Sara and Ben are proud of their pumpkin pie. They can't wait to taste it. They hope it will be the best pie at the fall festival. They hug their mom and thank her for helping them make the pie. Mom hugs them back and tells them they did a great job. She says she loves them very much. They smile and say they love her too. They wait for the timer to ring and the pie to be done. They smell the sweet and spicy aroma of the pumpkin pie. They are happy and hungry. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run. One day, they saw a big house near the park. It had many windows, doors, and flowers. Lily and Tom wanted to see the house. + +"Who lives in the house?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone wealthy," Tom said. + +"What is wealthy?" Lily asked. + +"Wealthy means having a lot of things. Like toys, clothes, and candy," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom walked to the house. They knocked on the door, but no one answered. They tried to open the door, but it was locked. They looked for another way in. They found a small window that was open. They climbed through the window and entered the house. + +The house was very big and beautiful. There were many rooms, furniture, and paintings. Lily and Tom felt like they were in a fairy tale. They explored the house and found many things. They found a piano, a dollhouse, a train set, and a closet full of costumes. They played with the things and had fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. It was loud and angry. + +"Who are you? What are you doing in my house?" the voice said. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They looked for the source of the voice. They saw a man standing in the hallway. He was old and thin. He had a long beard and a cane. He looked very angry. + +"We are sorry, sir. We just wanted to see your house. We didn't mean to bother you," Lily said. + +"Get out of my house! You are thieves and intruders! You have no right to touch my things!" the man said. + +He walked towards Lily and Tom. He raised his cane and tried to hit them. Lily and Tom ran away. They ran to the window and climbed out. They ran to the park and didn't look back. + +The man was left alone in his house. He had many things, but he had no friends. He was wealthy, but he was not happy. He was a spirit, but he did not become free. +Sara loves to dress up as an angel. She has a white dress, a shiny halo and big wings. She likes to pretend she can fly and help people. She also likes to play hide and seek with her brother Tom. + +One day, Sara and Tom are playing in the garden. Sara puts on her angel dress and says, "I will hide and you will find me. But you have to count to ten first." Tom nods and starts to count. Sara runs to find a good hiding spot. + +She sees a big bush with pink flowers. She thinks it is a perfect place to hide. She goes behind the bush and covers herself with the flowers. She smiles and waits for Tom to find her. + +Tom finishes counting and says, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looks around the garden and tries to find Sara. He sees the swing, the slide, the sandbox, but no Sara. He thinks, "Where is she? She is very good at hiding." + +He walks closer to the bush with the pink flowers. He hears a little giggle. He thinks, "Is that Sara?" He pulls the flowers aside and sees Sara's face. She has a big smile and says, "Surprise! You found me!" + +Tom laughs and says, "You are a very clever angel. You were hidden very well. But I found you anyway. You are the best sister ever." He gives Sara a hug and they go to play another game. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big, soft ball in the yard. It was red and shiny and bounced very high. They both wanted to play with it, but they did not want to share. + +"I saw it first!" Lily said. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. "I want it!" + +They started to pull the ball from each other, and they shouted and cried. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to stop fighting and be nice. + +Then, something bad happened. The ball popped with a loud noise, and air came out of a small hole. The ball became flat and sad. Lily and Ben were shocked and scared. They had broken their new toy. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized they had been very silly and mean. They hugged and said sorry. + +"Can we fix the ball?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe we can ask dad. He knows how to fix things." + +They ran to their dad, who was in the garage. He saw the ball and the hole and smiled. + +"Don't worry, kids," he said. "I can fix the leak with some tape. But you have to promise me something." + +"What is it, dad?" Lily and Ben asked. + +"You have to promise me that you will share your toys and play nicely. Fighting is not good. It can hurt you and your things. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, dad," Lily and Ben said. "We understand. We promise." + +Dad fixed the ball and gave it back to them. They thanked him and ran to the yard. They played with the ball together, and they had a lot of fun. They learned their lesson. Sharing is caring. +Tom and Anna were playing in the basement. They liked to pretend they were explorers in a dark cave. They had a flashlight to see the way. + +"Look, there is a door!" Tom said. He pointed the flashlight at a wooden door in the corner. "Let's open it and see what's inside." + +Anna felt nervous. She did not like the door. It looked old and scary. "Maybe we should not go there," she said. "Maybe there is something bad inside." + +Tom was not afraid. He wanted to see what was behind the door. He walked to the door and tried to open it. It was stuck. He pushed harder. The door opened with a loud noise. + +Suddenly, the flashlight went off. It was very dark. Tom and Anna could not see anything. They heard a strange sound from the door. It sounded like a growl. + +Tom and Anna became very scared. They did not want to stay in the basement. They wanted to go back to their mom and dad. They ran to the stairs and shouted for help. + +"Mom! Dad! Help us! There is something in the basement!" + +Mom and Dad heard their cries and came to the basement. They turned on the light and saw Tom and Anna. They hugged them and asked them what happened. + +Tom and Anna told them about the door and the sound. Mom and Dad looked at the door and saw a small cat. It was hiding behind the door. It was the cat that made the growl. + +Mom and Dad laughed and explained to Tom and Anna that the cat was not bad. It was just scared of the noise and the dark. They picked up the cat and showed it to Tom and Anna. The cat was cute and soft. It purred and licked their faces. + +Tom and Anna felt silly and happy. They apologized to the cat and petted it. They asked Mom and Dad if they could keep the cat. Mom and Dad agreed and said they could name it Flash. Tom and Anna liked the name. They thanked Mom and Dad and hugged Flash. They decided to play with Flash in the basement. But this time, they left the door open and the light on. +Lily did not like haircuts. She was scared of the scissors and the noise. She did not want to sit still and let the lady cut her hair. She wanted to play with her toys and run around. + +But Mommy said she had to get a haircut. She said her hair was too long and messy. She said it would make her look lovely and feel good. She said the lady was very nice and gentle. She said it would not hurt at all. + +Lily did not believe Mommy. She cried and kicked and screamed. She did not want to go to the salon. She did not want to see the lady. She did not want to lose her hair. + +Mommy was sad and tired. She tried to calm Lily down. She hugged her and kissed her. She said, "Please, Lily, don't scream. It's okay. It's just a haircut. You will still be my beautiful girl. You will still have your hair. It will just be shorter and neater. You will like it, I promise. Please, Lily, be brave and try it." + +Lily looked at Mommy. She saw Mommy's eyes and smile. She felt Mommy's love and warmth. She stopped screaming. She sniffed and nodded. She said, "Okay, Mommy. I will try it. But I'm still scared." + +Mommy said, "I know, Lily. But I will be with you. I will hold your hand. I will tell you stories. I will make you laugh. You will see, it will be fun. And you will look lovely." + +Lily and Mommy went to the salon. The lady was very nice and gentle. She gave Lily a cape and a sticker. She combed and cut Lily's hair. She talked and sang to Lily. She made Lily laugh. + +Lily did not feel any pain. She did not hear any noise. She did not see any scissors. She only saw Mommy's eyes and smile. She only felt Mommy's love and warmth. She only heard Mommy's stories and jokes. + +Lily was happy. She liked her haircut. She said, "Thank you, lady. Thank you, Mommy. I look lovely. I feel good. I'm not scared anymore." + +Mommy said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're welcome, lady. You do look lovely. You are good. I'm so proud of you." + +Lily and Mommy hugged and kissed. They left the salon. They went to the park. They played with the toys and ran around. They had a wonderful day. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to help Mom and Dad at home. Today, they want to help Mom clean the house. Mom gives them a cloth and a spray bottle. They spray and wipe the tables, chairs, and windows. They have fun and make the house shiny. + +After they finish cleaning, Mom says they can go to the store with her. They put on their shoes and jackets and get in the car. The store is big and has many things. Tom and Lily see toys, books, clothes, and food. They also see a cool machine that makes ice cream. Mom lets them choose a flavor and they get a cone each. They lick the ice cream and smile. + +On the way back, they see a park with swings, slides, and a sandbox. Mom says they can play for a while. They run to the park and have more fun. They swing high, slide fast, and make castles in the sand. They laugh and giggle with other kids. They are happy and tired. + +Mom says it is time to go home. They say goodbye to their new friends and get in the car. They thank Mom for the ice cream and the park. Mom hugs them and says they are good helpers and good kids. They go home and take a bath. They put on their pajamas and get ready for bed. They snuggle with Mom and Dad and listen to a story. They close their eyes and dream of the cool machine that makes ice cream. +Tom and Sue are brother and sister. They like to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom says she needs a new pan to make soup. She gives Tom and Sue some money and tells them to go to the shop and buy a pan. + +Tom and Sue walk to the shop. They see many pans of different colors and sizes. Tom likes a big red pan. He says, "This pan is good. It can hold a lot of soup. Let's buy this one." Sue likes a small blue pan. She says, "This pan is pretty. It has a nice handle. Let's buy this one." Tom and Sue start to argue. They pull the pans from each other. + +The shopkeeper sees them and says, "Stop! You are making a mess. Why are you fighting?" Tom and Sue say, "We want to buy a pan for mom, but we like different pans." The shopkeeper says, "Why don't you look at this pan? It is not too big or too small. It is not too red or too blue. It is just right for mom." Tom and Sue look at the pan. It is a yellow pan with a green handle. It looks nice and strong. + +Tom and Sue say, "We like this pan. How much is it?" The shopkeeper says, "It is the same price as the other pans. But there is one problem. This pan is weak. It has a crack in it. It can break easily. You have to be careful with it." Tom and Sue say, "Oh no. We don't want a weak pan. We want a strong pan for mom. She works hard and deserves a good pan. Can we buy another pan?" The shopkeeper says, "I'm sorry. I only have this pan left. The other pans are sold out. You can take this pan for free, if you want. But you have to promise me to be gentle with it." + +Tom and Sue think for a moment. They say, "Thank you, shopkeeper. We will take this pan. We will be gentle with it. We will tell mom the truth. We hope she will like it." The shopkeeper says, "You are welcome. You are good children. You are honest and kind. I hope your mom will be happy with the pan." Tom and Sue take the pan and go back home. They give the pan to mom and tell her the story. Mom hugs them and says, "I love you, Tom and Sue. You are the best gift I ever had. The pan is not important. What matters is that you tried to help me and that you shared with each other. You learned a valuable lesson today. You learned that things are not always what they seem. Sometimes, a weak pan can be stronger than a big pan or a pretty pan. Sometimes, a yellow pan can be more beautiful than a red pan or a blue pan. It depends on how you use it and how you care for it. And sometimes, a free pan can be more precious than a paid pan. It depends on how you appreciate it and how you thank for it. You made me proud and happy today. Let's make some soup together with our new pan." Tom and Sue smile and say, "We love you, mom. You are the best mom ever. Let's make some soup together with our new pan." +Lily was a little girl who could not see. She was born with no sight. She had to use her ears, her nose, her hands and her feet to know the world. She liked to listen to stories, smell flowers, touch toys and walk with her dog. + +One day, Lily went to a big hospital with her mom and dad. The doctor said he could help her gain sight. He said he had a special machine that could make her eyes work. Lily was scared, but also curious. She wanted to know what sight was like. + +The doctor put Lily to sleep and did his work. When Lily woke up, she felt something different. She opened her eyes and saw a bright light. She blinked and saw colors and shapes. She saw her mom and dad smiling at her. She saw her dog wagging his tail. She saw a window with a blue sky and a yellow sun. She saw a book with pictures and words. She saw a mirror with her own face. + +Lily was amazed. She could not believe what she saw. She wanted to see everything. She asked her mom and dad many questions. She pointed at things and learned their names. She looked at herself and noticed her brown hair, her green eyes, her pink dress. She said, "I have sight! I can see!" + +Lily was very happy. She thanked the doctor and hugged her mom and dad. She said goodbye to the hospital and went home with her dog. She was eager to explore the world with her new sight. She had gained a long dream. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a ball. They laughed and ran and had fun every day. + +One day, they saw a bright light in the sky. It was a big yellow ball that looked like the sun, but it was not the sun. It was moving fast and making a loud noise. Tim and Sam were curious and wanted to see it better. + +They ran to the fence and climbed on it. They looked at the light and tried to guess what it was. Was it a plane? A star? A rocket? They did not know. + +The light came closer and closer. It was very hot and bright. Tim and Sam felt scared and wanted to go back to their house. But they could not move. The light was too strong and hurt their eyes and skin. + +The light hit the ground with a big boom. It made a big hole and a big fire. Tim and Sam fell from the fence and did not get up. They did not laugh or run or have fun anymore. They did not rest. They were gone. +Anna liked to play with her mom's wallet. It was big and shiny and had many things inside. She liked to take out the cards and the paper and look at them. She liked to pretend she was going to the store and buy things with them. + +One day, Anna found the wallet on the table. She was very happy. She took it and ran to her room. She opened it and saw a lot of paper. She thought they were very fancy. She decided to spend them on her toys. She took her teddy bear and said, "You are very cute. I will buy you for five paper." She gave the bear five paper and put them in a box. She did the same with her doll, her car, her ball and her book. She spent all the paper on her toys. + +She was very proud of her shopping. She showed her toys to her mom and said, "Look, mom, I bought these with your wallet. They are very fancy." Mom was very surprised. She looked at the wallet and saw it was empty. She looked at the box and saw it was full of paper. She recognized the paper. They were not fancy. They were money. She was very angry. She said, "Anna, you did a bad thing. You spent all my money on your toys. That is not how you play with the wallet. You have to give me back the money. You have to say sorry." + +Anna was very sad. She did not know she did a bad thing. She thought she was having fun. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I just wanted to play. Please don't be mad at me." She gave back the money to her mom and hugged her. Mom was still angry, but she loved Anna. She said, "I forgive you, Anna. But you have to promise me you will never do that again. You have to ask me before you play with the wallet. You have to learn how to use money wisely. Do you understand?" Anna nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I promise. I love you." Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Anna. Now let's put the wallet away and play with your toys together." +Lily was a girl who liked to play with her round ball. She would kick it, throw it, and roll it on the grass. She had a lot of fun with her ball, and she gave it a name. She called it Bob. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Bob. She saw some other kids playing with their toys. She wanted to join them, but she did not want to share Bob. She thought Bob was only hers, and she did not like to let others touch him. + +She saw a boy who had a big truck. She liked the truck, and she wanted to play with it. She ran to the boy and grabbed his truck. The boy was angry, and he shouted at Lily. He said, "That's my truck! Give it back!" + +Lily did not listen. She said, "No, it's mine now! You can have Bob instead!" She threw Bob at the boy, and ran away with the truck. + +The boy was sad, and he picked up Bob. He saw that Bob was dirty and torn. He tried to bounce him, but Bob did not bounce. He tried to roll him, but Bob did not roll. He tried to throw him, but Bob did not fly. He said, "This is not a ball. This is a bad thing. I don't want it." + +He threw Bob in the trash, and he went to look for his truck. But he could not find it. Lily had run away with it, and she did not come back. + +Lily was happy with the truck, and she played with it for a while. But soon, she got bored. She said, "This truck is not fun. It is too big and heavy. It does not make any sound. It does not have a name. I want Bob back." + +She went to look for Bob, but she could not find him. She asked the other kids, but they did not know. She asked her mom, but she did not know. She looked everywhere, but she could not find him. + +She started to cry. She said, "I miss Bob. He was my friend. He was round and soft and bouncy. He had a name. He was mine. I was mean to him. I want to say sorry to him. But I can't. He is gone." + +She hugged the truck, but it did not hug her back. She felt lonely and sad. She wished she had shared Bob with the other kids. She wished she had been nice to the boy. She wished she had not taken his truck. She wished she had Bob back. + +But it was too late. Bob was gone, and she had no one to play with. She was sleepy, but she could not sleep. She had a bad day, and she learned a hard lesson. She learned that being selfish and greedy is not good. She learned that sharing and caring is better. She learned that things are not as important as friends. She learned that names are not just words, but they mean something. She learned that she loved Bob, and she was sorry. But she could not tell him. She could only cry. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for treasure and secrets. They saw a big stone building with many steps and pillars. It looked like a temple. + +"Let's go inside and see what's there," Ben said. He ran up the steps, holding a stick as a sword. + +Anna followed him, but she was fearful. She did not like dark and scary places. She wished they had brought a flashlight or a map. + +They entered the temple and saw many statues and paintings. Some were beautiful, some were strange. They heard a noise, like a roar or a growl. + +"What was that?" Anna asked, clutching Ben's hand. + +"I don't know, maybe a lion or a monster," Ben said. He tried to sound brave, but he was also fearful. He looked around, but he could not see the exit. He realized they had forgotten the way out. + +"Ben, I want to go home," Anna said, starting to cry. + +"Me too, Anna, me too," Ben said. He hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll find a way out. Maybe someone will come and help us." + +They sat down on the floor and waited. They hoped someone would hear them and rescue them. They wished they had never entered the temple. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big network of ropes and swings. They want to climb and swing on it. + +"Let's go to the network!" Sam says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Tom says. They run to the network. But they see a big boy on the network. He has a fierce face. He does not let anyone else on the network. + +"Go away!" the big boy says. "This is my network! You can't play here!" + +Sam and Tom are sad and scared. They don't know what to do. They look at their moms. Their moms see the big boy. They are not happy. + +"Hey, you!" one mom says. "Why are you being so mean? The network is for everyone. You have to share and be nice." + +The big boy does not listen. He says, "No! I don't want to share! I don't want to be nice! I want to eat the network!" + +The moms and the kids are shocked. They think the big boy is crazy. How can he eat the network? It is not food. It is made of ropes and metal. + +The big boy tries to bite the network. He hurts his teeth. He cries. He realizes he made a mistake. He is sorry. + +"I'm sorry!" the big boy says. "I was wrong. I don't want to eat the network. I want to play with you. Can we be friends?" + +Sam and Tom are surprised. They are still a little afraid. But they are also kind. They forgive the big boy. They say, "OK. We can be friends. But you have to share and be nice." + +The big boy nods. He smiles. He shares and is nice. They all play on the network. They have fun. They learn a lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be greedy and mean. Share and be nice. You can't eat the network. You can play with it. You can make friends. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together every day. One day, they went to the pool with their moms. The pool was big and blue and had slides and toys. + +Ben was brave and jumped into the water. He splashed and laughed and had fun. Lily was scared and stayed on the edge. She watched Ben and wished she could join him. But she did not know how to swim. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" Ben called to her. "I can help you. Just accept my hand and I'll hold you." + +Lily shook her head. She was too afraid. She did not want to accept Ben's hand. She thought the water was too deep and too cold and too scary. + +Ben had an idea. He saw a funny duck floatie near the slide. He swam to it and grabbed it. He put it around his waist and smiled. He looked like a duck with a yellow beak and wings. + +"Look, Lily, I'm a duck!" he quacked. "Quack, quack, quack! Do you want to be a duck too?" + +Lily saw Ben and laughed. He was so funny and silly. She forgot her fear for a moment. She wanted to be a duck too. + +She nodded and smiled. She accepted Ben's hand and he pulled her into the water. He gave her another duck floatie and they quacked and splashed together. They had fun. + +Their moms watched them and smiled. They were proud of Lily for being brave and Ben for being kind. They knew they had the best friends in the world. +Tom and Ann are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. But sometimes Tom is bossy. He tells Ann what to do and what not to do. He says, "I am the leader. You have to listen to me." + +One day, they play a game with numbers. They have cards with numbers on them. Tom says, "I will show you the numbers. You have to clap when you see zero. If you clap for another number, you lose." Ann nods. She likes numbers. + +Tom shows Ann the cards. He shows one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and zero. Ann claps when she sees zero. Tom says, "Good. You are smart. Now it is your turn. You show me the numbers. I will clap when I see zero." + +Ann shows Tom the cards. She shows one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and zero. Tom claps when he sees zero. But he also claps when he sees one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and nine. He says, "I win. I clapped for all the numbers. I am the best." + +Ann is sad. She says, "That is not fair. You did not follow the rule. You only have to clap for zero. You cheated." Tom says, "No, I did not cheat. I made a new rule. I can clap for any number. I am the leader. You have to listen to me." + +Ann does not want to play with Tom anymore. She says, "You are not a good leader. You are bossy and mean. You do not care about me. You only care about yourself. I do not want to be your friend." She takes her cards and blocks and cars and goes away. + +Tom is alone. He feels sorry. He says, "I was wrong. I was bossy and mean. I did not care about Ann. I only cared about myself. I lost a friend. I do not want to be alone." He runs after Ann. He says, "Ann, wait. I am sorry. I was wrong. I want to be your friend. Can we play again?" + +Ann stops. She looks at Tom. She sees that he is sorry. She says, "OK. I forgive you. But you have to be nice. You have to follow the rule. You have to care about me. You have to share and take turns. Then we can be friends and play again." + +Tom nods. He says, "OK. I will be nice. I will follow the rule. I will care about you. I will share and take turns. Then we can be friends and play again." He gives Ann a hug. They smile. They go back to play with blocks and cars and numbers. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be bossy and mean. Be nice and fair. Care about your friends. Share and take turns. Then you will have fun and happiness. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the farm with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. They also saw a big red barn, where the farmer kept his tools and seeds. + +The farmer was very kind and let Tom and Lily help him with some chores. He gave them each a bucket and told them to pour water for the plants. Tom and Lily were happy to help. They walked along a row of green beans, carrots, corn and tomatoes. They poured water on each plant, making sure they did not spill too much. + +The farmer smiled and said, "You are very good helpers. You know how to pour water for the plants. That is very wise of you." He gave them each a sticker with a star on it. Tom and Lily felt proud and thanked the farmer. + +Then, the farmer showed them his tractor. He said, "This is how I plow the fields and make new rows for planting. Do you want to ride with me?" Tom and Lily nodded excitedly. They climbed on the tractor with the farmer and went for a ride. They saw the whole farm from up high. They waved to their mom and dad, who were watching from the barn. + +Tom and Lily had a lot of fun at the farm. They learned how to pour water, how to make rows, and how to be wise. They thanked the farmer again and said goodbye to the animals. They hugged their mom and dad and went home. They told them all about their adventure and showed them their stickers. They said, "We love the farm!" +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. Tom had many soldiers that he ordered to march and fight. Lily had many dolls that she dressed in fancy clothes and hats. One day, they decided to swap their toys and see what it was like. + +Tom took Lily's dolls and tried to order them like his soldiers. He said, "Doll, you are the captain. Doll, you are the spy. Doll, you are the medic. Now, march!" But the dolls did not march. They fell over and got tangled in their clothes. Tom got angry and threw the dolls on the floor. + +Lily took Tom's soldiers and tried to dress them in fancy clothes and hats. She said, "Soldier, you are the princess. Soldier, you are the knight. Soldier, you are the clown. Now, smile!" But the soldiers did not smile. They looked stiff and silly in their clothes. Lily got bored and left the soldiers on the table. + +Tom and Lily came back to their own toys and saw what they had done. They felt sorry and said, "We are sorry, toys. We did not play with you right. We did not respect what you are. We will not swap you again." + +The toys were happy and said, "Thank you, Tom and Lily. We are glad you learned your lesson. We like to be what we are. We like to play with you the way we are." + +Tom and Lily hugged their toys and said, "We love you, toys. We love you the way you are. We will play with you nicely and have fun." + +The moral of the story is: Respect what others are and do not try to change them. +Anna liked to bake with her mom. They made yummy pastries with fruit and cream. Anna wanted to share them with her friends at school. She put some in a box and took them to the bus. + +On the bus, there was a boy named Ben. Ben was not nice. He liked to tease Anna and make her sad. He saw the box and said, "What do you have there, Anna? Is it a present for me?" + +Anna felt shy and scared. She said, "No, it is not for you. It is for my friends. Please leave me alone." + +But Ben did not listen. He grabbed the box and opened it. He saw the pastries and said, "Wow, these look good. Can I have one?" + +Anna said, "No, you can not. They are mine. Give them back!" + +But Ben did not listen. He took a pastry and bit it. He said, "Mmm, this is delicious. Thank you, Anna. You are so kind." + +Anna felt angry and sad. She wanted to cry. She said, "You are mean, Ben. You are not kind. You are a thief and a bully. Give me back my pastries!" + +But Ben did not listen. He took another pastry and threw it out the window. He said, "Oops, I dropped it. Sorry, Anna. Do you want another one?" + +Anna felt very angry and sad. She wanted to scream. She said, "No, I do not want another one. I want you to stop. You are ruining my pastries. You are ruining my day. You are a bad boy, Ben. Go away!" + +But Ben did not listen. He took another pastry and smashed it on Anna's head. He said, "Ha ha, you look funny, Anna. You have pastry on your hair. You are a pastry head, Anna. You are a silly girl." + +Anna felt very angry and very sad. She could not take it anymore. She cried out loud. She said, "Stop it, stop it, stop it! You are a meanie, Ben. You are a nasty boy. You are a monster!" + +The bus driver heard Anna's cry. He looked in the mirror and saw what Ben was doing. He said, "Hey, what is going on here? Ben, what are you doing to Anna? Why are you teasing her and wasting her pastries? That is not nice. That is not right. That is not fair." + +The bus driver stopped the bus and went to Ben. He said, "Ben, you are in big trouble. You have to apologize to Anna and give her back her box. You have to clean up the mess you made. You have to go to the principal's office and explain your behavior. You have to learn to be kind and respectful to others. You have to say sorry, Ben. Say sorry now." + +Ben felt scared and ashamed. He said, "Sorry, Anna. Sorry, bus driver. Sorry, principal. I was wrong. I was mean. I was stupid. I will not tease you again, Anna. I will not waste your pastries again. I will be kind and respectful to you and everyone. Please forgive me, Anna. Please forgive me, everyone." + +Anna felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, bus driver. Thank you, principal. Thank you, Ben. I forgive you, Ben. But please do not tease me again. Please do not waste my pastries again. Please be kind and respectful to me and everyone. Please be a good boy, Ben. Please be a good friend, Ben." + +Ben said, "I will, Anna. I will be a good boy. I will be a good friend. I am sorry, Anna. I am sorry, everyone." + +The bus driver said, "That is good, Ben. That is good, Anna. I am proud of you both. Now, let us go to school and have a good day. And maybe, Anna, you can share one of your pastries with Ben. If you want to. If he is nice to you. If he deserves it." + +Anna said, "Maybe, bus driver. Maybe. We will see." +Lily liked to number her toys. She had a case with many toys inside. She would take out one toy and say "one". Then she would take out another toy and say "two". She did this until she had no more toys in the case. + +One day, Lily found a new toy in the case. It was a big, brown bear. Lily was happy. She took out the bear and said "one". She hugged the bear and smelled it. It was very smelly. Lily made a face. She did not like the smelly bear. + +Lily put the bear back in the case. She took out another toy and said "two". It was a yellow duck. Lily liked the duck. She squeezed the duck and it made a sound. "Quack, quack!" Lily laughed. She did not smell the duck. She knew the duck was not smelly. + +Lily played with the duck and the other toys. She forgot about the smelly bear. She had fun with her toys. She numbered them all. She was a good numberer. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pile of sticks near a tree. They ran to the pile and started to look for sticks. + +"I want a long stick!" Tom said. He picked a stick that was longer than his arm. He tried to bend it, but it was too hard. It broke in half with a loud snap. + +"I want a flexible stick!" Lily said. She picked a stick that was thin and bendy. She twisted it and made a loop. She put it around her neck like a necklace. + +"Look at me, Tom! I have a stick necklace!" Lily said. She smiled and showed off her stick. + +"That's silly, Lily! Sticks are not for necklaces!" Tom said. He threw his broken stick away. He picked another stick that was shorter and thicker. He pretended it was a sword. He swung it in the air and made whoosh sounds. + +"Look at me, Lily! I have a stick sword!" Tom said. He ran to Lily and tried to touch her with his stick. + +"Stop, Tom! That's not nice!" Lily said. She dodged his stick and ran away. She picked another stick that was flexible and long. She tied it to her stick necklace and made a whip. She swung it and made crack sounds. + +"Look at me, Tom! I have a stick whip!" Lily said. She ran to Tom and tried to touch him with her stick. + +"Ow, Lily! That hurts!" Tom said. He dropped his stick and covered his face. He started to cry. + +"Sorry, Tom! I didn't mean to hurt you!" Lily said. She dropped her stick and hugged him. She gave him a kiss on his cheek. + +"Let's play something else, Lily. Sticks are not fun!" Tom said. He wiped his tears and smiled. + +"OK, Tom. What do you want to play?" Lily said. She took off her stick necklace and threw it away. + +"Let's play on the swings, Lily. Swings are fun!" Tom said. He took her hand and they ran to the swings. They forgot about the sticks and had fun. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has a big house for them, with many rooms and doors. She has a key for each door. She puts the keys in a small box. + +One day, it rains a lot. Anna wants to play inside. She takes her box of keys and her dolls to the living room. She puts the house on the floor and opens the doors. She makes her dolls talk and have fun. + +But then, she hears a noise. It is her brother Tom. He is wet from the rain. He sees Anna and her dolls. He wants to join. He says, "Can I play with you?" + +Anna does not want to share. She says, "No, this is my game. Go away." + +Tom is sad. He likes dolls too. He sees the box of keys. He has an idea. He says, "OK, I will go away. But can I have a key?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She says, "OK, you can have one key. But only one." + +Tom smiles. He takes a key from the box. He says, "Thank you." He goes to the kitchen. + +Anna plays with her dolls. She forgets about Tom. She does not notice that he has taken the key to the secret room. The secret room is where she keeps her best doll, the one with the pink dress and the golden hair. + +Tom goes to the kitchen. He finds the secret room. He opens the door with the key. He sees the best doll. He is happy. He takes the doll and hugs it. He says, "You are my friend now." He plays with the doll. He makes it talk and have fun. He does not care that he is wet. He is happy. +Ben liked to play with his toy soldiers. He had many of them, and he gave them names and voices. He made them march and fight and hide in his room. He was very adventurous and liked to pretend he was a soldier too. + +One day, he found a new soldier in his toy box. He was shiny and red, and he had a big hat and a sword. Ben was curious and picked him up. He said, "Hello, soldier. What is your name?" + +The soldier did not reply. He was very still and quiet. Ben shook him and tapped him, but he did not make a sound. Ben was puzzled and sad. He wanted to play with the new soldier, but he did not talk. + +He put the soldier on his bed and went to look for his mom. He found her in the kitchen and said, "Mom, I have a new soldier, but he does not reply. Why is he so quiet?" + +Mom smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "That is a special soldier, Ben. He is not a toy, he is a decoration. He is made of metal and he does not have a voice. He is very pretty, but he is not for playing." + +Ben was disappointed and confused. He said, "But I want to play with him. He looks so adventurous and brave. Can I not make him talk?" + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, Ben, you cannot. He is not like your other soldiers. He is for looking, not for touching. He might break or scratch if you play with him. Why don't you leave him on your shelf and play with your other soldiers? They are more fun and they reply to you." + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. I will do that. But can I still look at him sometimes?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Ben. You can look at him as much as you want. He is very handsome and he is yours. But remember, he is a decoration, not a toy." + +Ben said, "I understand, Mom. Thank you for the new soldier. He is very nice, even if he does not reply." + +He gave Mom a kiss and ran back to his room. He put the shiny red soldier on his shelf and looked at him. He smiled and said, "Hello, soldier. You are very pretty. I hope you like your new home. Maybe one day, you will reply to me." +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. But when she got to the top, she saw a boy who was bigger than her. He was mean and did not want to share the slide. + +"Go away!" he shouted at Mia. "This is my slide. You are too small and slow." + +Mia felt sad and scared. She did not know what to do. She wanted to slide down, but the boy blocked her way. He pushed her hard and made her fall off the ladder. Mia cried and hurt her knee. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to help her. She hugged Mia and checked her knee. She saw a small cut and put a band-aid on it. She asked Mia what happened and Mia told her about the mean boy. + +"That was not nice of him," her mom said. "He should not push you or anyone else. Pushing is bad and can hurt people. You should always be kind and gentle with others." + +Mia nodded and hugged her mom. She felt better and learned a lesson. She decided to play somewhere else and not let the mean boy bother her. + +She saw a big bush with many flowers and bees. She liked the bush and wanted to smell the flowers. She walked to the bush and saw something furry behind it. She was curious and peeked behind the bush. + +She saw a small kitten who was hiding from the mean boy. The kitten was fluffy and cute. It had black and white fur and green eyes. It looked scared and lonely. + +Mia smiled and said hello to the kitten. She reached out her hand and petted the kitten gently. The kitten liked Mia and purred. It came out of the bush and rubbed against Mia's leg. + +Mia was happy and asked her mom if she could keep the kitten. Her mom said yes and they took the kitten home. They named the kitten Lily and gave her food and water and a soft bed. Lily became Mia's best friend and they played and cuddled every day. + +Mia was glad that she found Lily and that she was kind and gentle with her. She learned that being nice to others can make them happy and can make you happy too. She also learned that pushing is bad and can make others sad and can make you sad too. She never pushed anyone again and always shared and cared. +Tom and Lily were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look at the shells and crabs. Sometimes they saw big fish in the water, but they were too scared to go near them. + +One day, they saw something very big and shiny in the water. It was a whale! The whale was stuck in a net and could not swim. It made loud noises and splashed with its tail. Tom and Lily felt sorry for the whale. They wanted to help it. + +They ran to their mom and dad and told them about the whale. Their mom and dad looked at the whale and called some people on their phone. Soon, a boat came with some men and women. They had tools and scissors to cut the net. + +Tom and Lily watched as the people worked on the net. They talked to the whale and tried to calm it down. They said, "Don't be frightened, whale. We are here to help you. We will release you soon." + +After a while, the net was cut and the whale was free. It swam away from the boat and waved its tail. It made a happy noise and sprayed water from its blowhole. Tom and Lily clapped and cheered. They were glad the whale was safe. + +The whale looked at them and smiled. It said, "Thank you, Tom and Lily. You are very kind and brave. I will never forget you." + +Tom and Lily smiled back. They said, "You're welcome, whale. We are happy to be your friends. We hope you have a good life." + +The whale nodded and swam away. Tom and Lily waved goodbye. They felt proud and happy. They had helped a whale. +Lily likes to play with her toy phone. She pretends to call her friends and talk to them. She has a lot of fun with her phone. + +One day, she finds a real phone in her mom's bag. It is big and shiny and has many buttons. Lily wants to try it. She takes it out of the bag and turns it on. + +She hears a beep and sees some numbers on the screen. She presses some buttons and hears another beep. She puts the phone to her ear and waits. + +She hears a voice. It is not her mom or her dad or her friend. It is a man. He sounds angry and scared. He says, "Help me! I'm trapped in a cell! The door is wide but it is locked! Please, help me!" + +Lily is confused and scared. She does not know what a cell is or why the man is in it. She does not know what to do. She drops the phone and runs to her mom. She cries and tells her what she heard. + +Her mom hugs her and calms her down. She picks up the phone and looks at it. She sees that Lily called a random number. She thinks it is a prank or a joke. She says, "Don't worry, Lily. It was not real. It was just a silly voice. You did not do anything wrong. But you should not play with my phone. It is not a toy. It is for grown-ups. OK?" + +Lily nods and says, "OK, mom. I'm sorry. I won't play with your phone again. Can I play with my toy phone?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But only with your friends. And remember to say hello and goodbye and thank you. OK?" + +Lily smiles and says, "OK, mom. Thank you. I love you." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Lily. Now go and have fun." +Tom is a dog. He likes to run and play. He has a long tail. He can wag his tail when he is happy. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his owner. He sees many other dogs. He wants to make friends. He runs to them and wags his tail. + +But some dogs are not nice. They bark at Tom. They say he is too small and too brown. They do not want to play with him. Tom feels sad. He lowers his tail. + +Then he sees a ball. It is red and shiny. It is on the grass. Tom likes balls. He runs to the ball and picks it up with his mouth. He is happy. He wags his tail. + +He sees a girl. She is sitting on a bench. She has a hat and a book. She smiles at Tom. She says, "Hello, dog. Do you like my ball? You are very smart. You can play with my ball. I will throw it for you. Come here." + +Tom likes the girl. He thinks she is nice. He runs to her and drops the ball. He wags his tail. The girl throws the ball. Tom chases it. He catches it. He brings it back. They play together. They have fun. + +Tom is happy. He has a new friend. He wags his tail. He thinks the park is a good place. He does not care about the mean dogs. He is smart and he is loved. +Lily and Max were helping Mom bake a cake. They wore aprons to keep their clothes clean. Mom gave them a big bowl and a spoon. They put flour, sugar, eggs, and milk in the bowl. Then they stirred and stirred until the batter was smooth. + +"Can we finish the cake now, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We need to put it in the oven first. Then we have to wait for it to bake. Do you know how we can tell when the cake is ready?" Mom said. + +Lily and Max shook their heads. + +Mom showed them a toothpick. "We poke the cake with this. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it has batter on it, the cake needs more time. Do you want to try?" Mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They followed Mom to the oven. Mom opened the door and took out the cake. It smelled yummy. She put it on a rack to cool. + +"Can we poke it, Mom?" Max asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. The cake is hot. Use the mitts." Mom said. + +Lily and Max put on the mitts. They each took a toothpick and poked the cake. The toothpicks came out clean. + +"Yay! We finished the cake!" Lily and Max cheered. + +Mom smiled. "You did a mighty good job, my little helpers. Now we can decorate it with frosting and sprinkles. Do you want to help with that too?" Mom said. + +Lily and Max clapped their hands. They loved frosting and sprinkles. They took off their aprons and ran to the table. They were ready to make the cake look pretty. They were very happy. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play and laugh together. One day, they got an invitation to a party. It was a spring party, with flowers and balloons and cake. They were very happy and excited. + +They put on their best clothes and went to the party. There were many other children there, and they all had fun. They played games, sang songs, and ate yummy food. Tom and Lily smiled and clapped and danced. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily saw a big bee on a flower. She was scared of bees. She screamed and ran away. Tom saw her and followed her. He wanted to help her. He found her hiding behind a tree. She was crying and shaking. + +Tom was serious. He knew bees could hurt. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'm here. The bee is gone. You are safe." He gave her a hug and a tissue. He said, "Let's go back to the party. It's still fun. We can have more cake and balloons. And we can stay together. I'm your friend." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very kind. You are my friend too." She wiped her tears and took his hand. They went back to the party. They had more fun. They were happy. The end. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a big doll that she liked to dress up and comb. Ben had a small car that he liked to zoom around and make noises. They were having fun, until Ben saw Sara's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your doll?" Ben asked Sara. + +"No, it's mine!" Sara said. "You have your car." + +"But I want the doll!" Ben said. He tried to grab the doll from Sara, but she held on tight. + +"Let go!" Sara said. "You're hurting her!" + +They pulled and tugged, until the doll's arm snapped off. Sara and Ben gasped. The doll was broken. + +"Look what you did!" Sara cried. "You broke my doll!" + +"I'm sorry!" Ben said. "I didn't mean to!" + +Sara was very sad. She loved her doll. She wished she could fix her. She wished she could shrink and go inside the doll and make her better. She closed her eyes and wished very hard. + +Suddenly, she felt a strange feeling. She opened her eyes and saw that everything was bigger. The doll was bigger. The car was bigger. Ben was bigger. She had shrunk! + +"Wow!" Ben said. "Sara, you're tiny!" + +Sara was scared. She didn't like being tiny. She wanted to be big again. She wanted her doll to be fixed. She wanted her life to be normal. + +"Help me!" Sara said. "Make me big again!" + +Ben didn't know what to do. He was sorry for breaking the doll, but he didn't know how to shrink or grow. He looked around for help. He saw their mom in the kitchen. + +"Mom!" Ben shouted. "Come quick! Sara is tiny!" + +Mom heard Ben and came to the living room. She saw Sara on the floor, next to the broken doll. She was shocked. + +"What happened?" Mom asked. + +Ben told Mom what happened. He said he was sorry. He said he didn't know how to fix it. + +Mom hugged Ben and Sara. She said it was okay. She said it was an accident. She said she knew how to fix it. + +She took Sara and the doll to her room. She had a magic book that had spells for shrinking and growing. She found the right spell and said the words. She sprinkled some glitter on Sara and the doll. + +Sara felt the strange feeling again. She opened her eyes and saw that everything was normal. She was big again. The doll was fixed. She was happy. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Sara said. + +"You're welcome, Sara," Mom said. "But remember, be careful with your toys. And share with your brother." + +Sara nodded. She hugged her doll and her mom. She went back to the living room. She saw Ben playing with his car. She smiled. + +"Ben, do you want to play with my doll?" Sara asked. + +Ben looked up. He smiled. + +"Sure, Sara," Ben said. "And you can play with my car." + +They played together nicely. They were happy. They learned their lesson. The end. +Tom wanted to look nice for his birthday. He asked his mom to take him to the barber. He liked the barber, who was kind and funny. The barber had a big chair, a sharp tool, and a soft brush. He made Tom's hair short and neat. + +But when they got home, Tom could not find his red hat. He loved his red hat. It was a gift from his dad. He wore it every day. He searched all over the house. He looked under the bed, in the closet, and in the toy box. He asked his mom, his sister, and his dog. No one knew where his hat was. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He did not want to have his birthday without his hat. He thought someone took it. He blamed his sister, who sometimes played with his things. He yelled at her and made her cry. His mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. + +She saw Tom and his sister fighting. She saw Tom's hair and smiled. She said, "You look very handsome, Tom. The barber did a good job. But why are you so upset?" + +Tom told her about his hat. He said he searched everywhere and could not find it. He said his sister took it. His mom shook her head. She said, "No, she did not. I know where your hat is. Come with me." + +She took Tom to the car. She opened the trunk. There was his hat, clear and bright. Tom was surprised and happy. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you, thank you. How did it get here?" + +His mom said, "You left it in the car when we went to the barber. I put it in the trunk so it would not get lost. I forgot to tell you. I'm sorry." + +Tom said, "That's okay, mom. I'm sorry too. I'm sorry I yelled at my sister. I'll say sorry to her too." + +He ran back to the house with his hat. He found his sister and gave her a hug. He said, "I'm sorry, sis. I love you. Do you want to play with me?" + +His sister smiled and nodded. She said, "I love you too, Tom. Happy birthday." + +They played together until it was time for cake. Tom had a great birthday. He wore his hat and his hair. He was happy and proud. He thanked the barber, his mom, and his sister. He said, "You are the best." +Anna liked to question everything. She wanted to know why the sky was blue, why the grass was green, and why the birds sang. She asked her mother, who was a dependable woman, many questions every day. + +One day, Anna and her mother went to the park. Anna saw a woman with a big hat and a long dress. She wondered who she was and what she was doing. She ran to the woman and said, "Hello, I am Anna. Who are you? Why do you wear a big hat and a long dress?" + +The woman smiled and said, "Hello, Anna. I am Miss Rose. I wear a big hat and a long dress because I like them. They make me feel pretty and happy. Do you like them?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, I like them. They are colorful and soft. Can I touch them?" + +Miss Rose said, "Of course, you can. But be gentle, please. They are delicate and old." + +Anna touched the hat and the dress with her fingers. She felt the flowers and the lace. She said, "They are nice. Where did you get them?" + +Miss Rose said, "I got them from my grandmother. She gave them to me when I was a little girl like you. She told me they were special and to take good care of them. I love them very much." + +Anna said, "That is sweet. I love my grandmother too. She gives me cookies and hugs. She is very kind." + +Miss Rose said, "I am glad you have a kind grandmother. She must love you very much too. You are a curious and friendly girl, Anna. I like you." + +Anna said, "I like you too, Miss Rose. You are a nice and pretty woman. Can we be friends?" + +Miss Rose said, "Yes, we can. I would like that very much." + +Anna and Miss Rose hugged and smiled. Anna's mother came and said, "Anna, it is time to go home. Say goodbye to your new friend." + +Anna said, "Goodbye, Miss Rose. Thank you for talking to me. I hope to see you again." + +Miss Rose said, "Goodbye, Anna. Thank you for being my friend. I hope to see you again too." + +Anna and her mother waved and left. Anna was happy. She had learned something new and made a new friend. She had many questions to ask her mother on the way home. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play chess with Lily's dad. Chess was a game with black and white pieces that moved on a board. Lily's dad taught them how to play and how to say "checkmate". + +One day, Lily and Ben had a fight. Ben wanted to move his queen, but Lily said he couldn't. She said he was cheating. Ben got angry and pushed Lily's king off the board. Lily cried and said Ben was mean. She ran to her room and slammed the door. + +Ben felt sorry. He didn't mean to hurt Lily or her chess piece. He picked up the king and saw that it was broken. It had a delicate crown that snapped off. He tried to fix it with glue, but it didn't look the same. + +He knocked on Lily's door and said he was sorry. He showed her the king and said he tried to fix it. Lily opened the door and looked at the king. She saw that Ben was sad. She hugged him and said she forgave him. She said they were still best friends. + +They went back to the chess board and played again. They didn't care that the king was broken. They had fun and laughed. They said "checkmate" and "good game". They learned that chess was more than a game. It was a way to be kind and forgive. +Anna liked to touch everything. She touched the soft fur of her cat, the shiny buttons on her coat, the rough bark of the tree. She wanted to touch the big world outside her home. She asked her mom if they could go on a journey. + +Mom smiled and said yes. She took Anna by the hand and they walked to the bus stop. Anna touched the metal pole, the plastic seat, the yellow ticket. She saw many people and things on the bus. She touched the window and felt the cold glass. She touched the bell and heard the ding. + +The bus stopped at the park. Anna and mom got off and walked to the pond. Anna saw ducks and fish and frogs. She touched the water and felt the wet drops. She touched the bread and threw it to the ducks. She touched the grass and felt the green blades. She touched a flower and smelled the sweet scent. + +Anna was happy. She thanked mom for the journey. Mom hugged Anna and said she was proud of her. Anna was humble. She knew she had much to learn and see. She wanted to touch more of the world. She asked mom if they could go on another journey soon. Mom said yes. They held hands and walked back to the bus. +Lily was a young girl who liked to balance on one foot. She did it every day in her room, in the garden, and at the park. She wanted to be a dancer when she grew up, and she thought balancing was good practice. + +One day, she saw a poster for a dance show at the library. It had pictures of dancers in pretty dresses and shoes, balancing on their toes. Lily wanted to see the show very much, but she was not sure if she was ready. She had never been to a dance show before, and she did not have pretty shoes like the dancers. + +She asked her mom if they could go to the show. Her mom said yes, and they bought tickets for the next day. Lily was very happy, but also a little scared. She wondered if she would like the show, and if the dancers would like her. + +The next day, they went to the library and found their seats. Lily saw a big stage with lights and curtains. She heard music and clapping. She felt excited and nervous. She held her mom's hand and waited for the show to start. + +The curtains opened, and the dancers came out. They were beautiful and graceful, and they moved with the music. Lily watched them with wide eyes, and saw how they balanced on their toes. She thought they looked like fairies or birds. She wanted to be like them. + +She whispered to her mom, "Mom, can I balance like them?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course you can, Lily. You just need to practice and work hard. You are a young and talented girl, and you can do anything you want. You are ready to balance like them, and maybe one day, you will be on that stage too." + +Lily felt happy and proud. She squeezed her mom's hand and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love dancing." + +She watched the rest of the show with joy, and clapped loudly at the end. She felt a new spark in her heart, and a new dream in her mind. She wanted to balance like the dancers, and she knew she could. She was ready. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big hole in the ground. It looked like a pit. Tom wanted to go inside and see what was there. Lily was anxious. She said it was dark and scary. + +Tom did not listen. He said he was brave and curious. He jumped into the pit. He landed on something soft and wet. It was mud. He felt something slimy and cold. It was a worm. He heard something hiss and growl. It was a snake. + +Tom was scared. He wanted to get out of the pit. He shouted for Lily. Lily heard him and ran to the pit. She saw Tom covered in mud and worm and snake. She felt sorry for him. She looked for a stick or a rope to help him. + +She found a stick and threw it to Tom. Tom grabbed the stick and tried to climb out of the pit. Lily pulled the stick and helped him. Tom was out of the pit. He was happy to see Lily. He hugged her and said thank you. + +Tom regretted going into the pit. He learned his lesson. He said he would listen to Lily next time. Lily smiled and said she was glad he was safe. They went home and washed the mud and worm and snake off. They played with their toys and had a snack. They were friends again. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play and act. They act like animals, like people, like cars. They have fun. + +One day, they go to the park. They see a big building. It is a factory. It makes things. They want to see inside. + +They sneak in. They see machines and workers. They are loud and fast. Tom and Lily are scared. They hide behind a box. + +They hear a voice. It is a man. He is angry. He says, "Who are you? What are you doing here? This is not a place for kids. This is a place for work. You have to leave now." + +Tom and Lily are sorry. They did not know. They say, "We are sorry, sir. We just wanted to see. We like to act. We were acting like workers." + +The man is surprised. He says, "You like to act? That is interesting. I used to like to act too, when I was young. But then I had to work. Work is hard and slow. It is not fun." + +He looks at Tom and Lily. He smiles. He says, "Maybe you can show me how you act. Maybe I can remember how to have fun. But only for a little while. Then you have to go home. OK?" + +Tom and Lily are happy. They say, "OK, sir. Thank you, sir. We will show you how we act." + +They act like animals, like people, like cars. They make noises and faces and movements. The man laughs and joins them. He acts too. He has fun. + +They forget about the machines and the workers. They forget about the time. They only remember how to play and act. +Sara liked to organize her toys. She had a box for her dolls, a box for her cars, and a box for her blocks. She liked to make everything neat and tidy. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a pond with ducks and fish. She wanted to organize them too. She said, "Mom, can I organize the pond?" + +Mom smiled and said, "How do you want to organize the pond, Sara?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She said, "I want to put the fat ducks in one corner, the skinny ducks in another corner, the big fish in one side, and the small fish in the other side. Then the pond will be organized." + +Mom and dad laughed. They said, "Sara, you can't organize the pond. The ducks and fish like to swim and move around. They don't like to stay in one place. They are happy the way they are." + +Sara looked at the pond. She saw the ducks and fish swimming and splashing. She realized that mom and dad were right. She said, "Okay, I won't organize the pond. But can I feed them some bread?" + +Mom and dad nodded. They gave Sara some bread crumbs. Sara threw them into the pond. She watched the ducks and fish come and eat them. She smiled and said, "They are hungry. They like the bread. They are cute." + +Mom and dad hugged Sara. They said, "Yes, they are cute. And you are cute too. And very smart. We love you, Sara." + +Sara felt happy. She said, "I love you too, mom and dad. And I love the pond. And the ducks and fish. They are my friends." +Sara and Tom liked to play with trains. They had many toy trains and tracks in their room. They also liked to watch real trains at the station. They wanted to see the famous steam train that came once a year. The steam train was big and old and made a loud noise. + +One day, Sara and Tom asked their mom if they could go to the station to see the steam train. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and stay with her. Sara and Tom were very happy and excited. They put on their coats and hats and went to the station with their mom. + +At the station, there were many people and cars and buses. Sara and Tom held their mom's hand and walked to the platform. They saw the steam train coming. It was black and shiny and had a lot of steam. Sara and Tom wondered how it worked and what it was like inside. They wanted to get closer and touch it. + +Their mom told them to stay back and not to cross the yellow line. She said the steam train was very hot and fast and could hurt them. Sara and Tom nodded, but they did not listen. They let go of their mom's hand and ran to the edge of the platform. They tried to reach the steam train as it passed by. + +But they were too late. The steam train was too fast and too big. It hit Sara and Tom and knocked them off the platform. They fell on the tracks and did not get up. Their mom screamed and cried and ran to them. But it was too late. Sara and Tom were gone. The steam train did not stop. It kept going and left the station. The end. +Lily liked to step on the grass. She liked how it felt under her feet. She liked to see the bugs and the flowers. She liked to hear the birds and the wind. + +One day, Lily wanted to step on the grass far away. She wanted to see new things. She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful. She had to stay on the path. She had to come back before dark. + +Lily put on her shoes and her hat. She took a bag with some water and some bread. She said bye to her mom and her dog. She started to step on the grass. + +She saw many things on her way. She saw a big hill and a small pond. She saw a cow and a sheep. She saw a tree with red apples. She picked one and ate it. It was sweet and juicy. + +She kept stepping on the grass until she saw a village. It was a new place for her. She saw many houses and people. She saw a shop and a school. She saw a park and a swing. She wanted to play and talk. She stepped into the village. + +But the people in the village did not like Lily. They did not know her. They did not want her to step on their grass. They did not want her to play and talk. They shouted at her and chased her. They were fast and mean. + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not understand why they were so angry. She did not want to make them mad. She wanted to be their friend. She ran away from the village. She ran back to the path. She ran back to her home. + +She saw her mom and her dog. They were happy to see her. They hugged her and kissed her. They asked her how her day was. Lily told them about the village. She told them how the people were fast and mean. She told them how they shouted and chased her. + +Her mom and her dog felt sorry for Lily. They said the people in the village were wrong. They said Lily was a good girl. They said they loved her. They said she could step on the grass anytime. They said they were her friends. + +Lily felt better. She smiled and thanked them. She ate some bread and drank some water. She played with her dog and her mom. She forgot about the village. She was happy to step on the grass. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to make things with clay. They had red clay, blue clay, and yellow clay. They made balls, snakes, and flowers. + +"Look, I made a big ball!" Tom said. He rolled his ball on the grass. + +"I made a snake!" Lily said. She twisted her clay into a long shape. "It can bite your ball!" + +Tom laughed. He threw his ball at Lily's snake. The ball and the snake broke into pieces. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "You broke my snake!" + +"Sorry, Lily. I was just playing." Tom said. He picked up some clay pieces. "Let's make something else." + +They saw a pond near the park. It had water and ducks. They ran to the pond. + +"Let's make ducks with clay!" Lily said. She took some yellow clay and made a duck shape. She put it on the water. + +"Me too!" Tom said. He took some blue clay and made another duck. He put it next to Lily's duck. + +The ducks floated on the water. They looked like real ducks. + +"Quack, quack!" Tom and Lily said. They pretended to be ducks too. + +They saw a big duck swimming in the pond. It was white and brown. It saw the clay ducks. It was curious. It swam to the clay ducks. + +"Hello, duck!" Tom and Lily said. They waved to the big duck. + +The big duck sniffed the clay ducks. It thought they were yummy. It opened its mouth and bit one of the clay ducks. + +"Hey, that's my duck!" Tom said. He was surprised. + +The big duck bit the other clay duck too. + +"Hey, that's my duck too!" Lily said. She was sad. + +The big duck swallowed the clay ducks. It liked them. It wanted more. It saw Tom and Lily. It swam to them. + +"Uh-oh!" Tom and Lily said. They were scared. + +They ran away from the pond. They did not want to be eaten by the big duck. + +They found their mom and dad. They told them what happened. + +"Wow, that was a hungry duck!" Mom said. + +"Maybe it liked your clay ducks because they were colorful and tasty." Dad said. + +"Next time, we will make something else with clay." Tom said. + +"Or we will play somewhere else." Lily said. + +They hugged their mom and dad. They were happy and safe. They learned a new word: dive. That's what the big duck did to eat their clay ducks. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. You have to think hard and move the pieces to win. + +One day, Tim and Sam go to the park. They bring their chess board and pieces. They find a nice spot under a big tree. They set up the chess board on a bench. They start to play. + +Tim is very good at chess. He moves his pieces fast. He says "speed, speed, speed!" He wants to win quickly. Sam is not so good at chess. He moves his pieces slow. He says "think, think, think!" He wants to be careful. + +Tim and Sam are having fun. They do not see a big dog coming. The dog is brown and furry. He likes to run and play. He sees the chess board. He thinks it is a toy. He jumps on the bench. He knocks over the chess board and pieces. He grabs a piece in his mouth. He runs away. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They lose their chess board and pieces. They chase the dog. They shout "stop, stop, stop!" The dog does not stop. He runs to a pond. He jumps in the water. He drops the piece. The piece sinks in the water. The water is deep. Tim and Sam cannot get the piece. + +Tim and Sam are very sad. They lose their chess game and their chess piece. They sit on the grass. They cry. The dog comes out of the water. He is wet and happy. He sees Tim and Sam. He thinks they are his friends. He runs to them. He licks their faces. He wags his tail. + +Tim and Sam are surprised. They look at the dog. The dog looks at them. He is cute and friendly. He wants to play. Tim and Sam stop crying. They smile. They pet the dog. They say "hi, hi, hi!" They make a new friend. They forget about chess. They have fun. +Lily liked to watch movies with her mom and dad. They had a big TV and many movies to choose from. Lily liked movies with animals, songs and colors. She always asked her mom and dad to watch her favorite movies again and again. + +One day, Lily wanted to watch a movie with a lion and a girl who sang. She looked for the movie in the shelf, but she could not find it. She saw many other movies, but not the one she wanted. She felt sad and confused. Where was her movie? + +She asked her mom and dad to help her find the movie. They looked in the shelf, in the drawers, in the boxes, but they could not find it either. They told Lily that maybe they had lost the movie or lent it to someone. They said they were sorry and asked Lily to pick another movie. + +Lily did not want another movie. She wanted the movie with the lion and the girl who sang. She had an idea. She said she would make her own movie. She took her crayons and paper and started to draw. She drew a lion, a girl, a tree, a sun and a rainbow. She sang a song she made up. She was happy and proud. + +She showed her mom and dad her movie. They smiled and clapped. They said it was a beautiful movie and that Lily was very creative and organized. They said they would keep her movie in a special place and watch it whenever she wanted. They hugged and kissed her and said they loved her. Lily felt happy and loved. She had completed her movie. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the snow. One day, they made a big snowman. They gave him a hat, a scarf, and two mittens. They smiled at their snowman. He looked happy. + +But then, a mean boy came. He saw the snowman and wanted his mittens. He ran to the snowman and took his mittens. He laughed and ran away. Lily and Tom were sad. They cried. Their snowman was cold. + +They ran after the mean boy. They wanted their mittens back. But the mean boy was fast. He ran to the street. He did not look. A big car was coming. The car hit the mean boy. He fell down. He was hurt. He dropped the mittens. + +Lily and Tom saw what happened. They were scared. They ran to the mean boy. They helped him. They called for help. They gave him their mittens. They said sorry. The mean boy was sorry too. He said thank you. He was grateful. + +But it was too late. The mean boy was very hurt. He did not get up. He did not breathe. He died. Lily and Tom were sad. They cried. They wished they had not made a snowman. They wished they had not given him mittens. They wished the mean boy had not taken them. They wished the car had not hit him. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours. It can cause trouble and pain. Be kind and share. It can make you happy and safe. +One day, a little boy named Tom wanted to play music with his friends. He had a drum, and his friends had a guitar, a flute and a bell. They made a band and played songs in the park. They were very happy and loud. + +But a big dog came and barked at them. The dog was angry and scary. He wanted to bite the drum and the guitar and the flute and the bell. The band was afraid and ran away. They left their instruments behind. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "Who can help us?" + +A little girl named Sue heard them. She was riding her bike in the park. She saw the dog and the instruments. She was brave and helpful. She had a plan. + +She rode her bike to the dog and threw a bone to him. The dog saw the bone and ran after it. He forgot about the instruments. Sue rode back and picked up the drum and the guitar and the flute and the bell. She put them in her basket. + +She rode to the band and gave them their instruments. They were very happy and grateful. They thanked Sue and invited her to join their band. She said yes and played the bell. + +They made music again and had fun. The dog was happy too. He ate the bone and wagged his tail. Everyone was happy. The end. +Tim and Lily are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They see a big club on the grass. It is brown and long and hard. + +"Look, a club!" Tim says. "Let's play with it!" + +He picks up the club and swings it in the air. He feels strong and brave. He pretends he is a lion hunter. + +"Roar!" he says. "I will catch the lion!" + +Lily laughs. She wants to play too. She runs after Tim and tries to grab the club. + +"Give me the club!" she says. "I want to be a lion hunter too!" + +They tug and pull on the club. They do not share. They are not nice. + +Suddenly, the club slips from their hands. It flies in the air and hits Tim on the head. Tim falls down and cries. He feels dizzy and sore. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he says. "That hurts!" + +Lily is scared. She drops the club and runs to Tim. She sees a bump on his head. She feels sorry and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Tim!" she says. "Are you okay?" + +She gets a tissue from her pocket and wipes his head. She hugs him and says sorry again. + +Tim stops crying. He looks at Lily and smiles. He knows she is his friend. + +"It's okay, Lily," he says. "I'm sorry too. We should share the club." + +They hug and make up. They decide to play something else. They leave the club on the grass. They do not need it. They have each other. +Lily and Ben were eager to play outside. They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the garden. There they saw a big barrel filled with water. It was shiny and blue. + +"Look, Ben, a barrel!" Lily said. "Can we play with it?" + +Ben nodded. He liked water. He climbed on the barrel and tried to look inside. He saw his face and some fish. He smiled and waved at them. + +"Hello, fish!" he said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The fish did not answer. They swam around in the water. They were happy and free. + +Lily wanted to see the fish too. She climbed on the barrel next to Ben. She leaned over and peered into the water. She saw her face and the fish. She giggled and clapped her hands. + +"Wow, Ben, they are so pretty!" she said. "Can we touch them?" + +Ben shrugged. He did not know. He reached out his hand and dipped it in the water. He felt something wet and slippery. He pulled out his hand and saw a fish. It was orange and shiny. It wriggled and splashed. + +"Look, Lily, I caught a fish!" he said. "It is soft and tickly!" + +Lily wanted to catch a fish too. She reached out her hand and dipped it in the water. She felt something wet and slippery. She pulled out her hand and saw a fish. It was green and shiny. It wriggled and splashed. + +"Look, Ben, I caught a fish too!" she said. "It is smooth and squishy!" + +They laughed and held their fish. They were proud and happy. They did not notice that the water in the barrel was rising. It was spilling over the edge and making a puddle on the ground. The fish were not happy. They wanted to go back to the water. + +"Help, help!" the fish said. "We cannot breathe!" + +But Lily and Ben did not hear them. They were too busy playing with their fish. They did not see that the barrel was tipping over. It was falling to the side and making a splash. The water and the fish were pouring out of the barrel and onto the grass. Lily and Ben were wet and surprised. + +"Uh-oh!" they said. "What happened?" + +They looked at the barrel. It was empty and lying on the ground. They looked at the fish. They were flopping and gasping on the grass. They looked at each other. They were sad and sorry. + +"We made a mistake!" they said. "We should not have taken the fish out of the water!" + +They quickly picked up the fish and put them back in the barrel. They filled the barrel with water from the hose. They apologized to the fish and said goodbye. They hoped the fish would forgive them and be happy again. + +They learned a lesson. They should not play with things that do not belong to them. They should respect the lives of other creatures. They should be careful and kind. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their bikes in the park. They always wore their helmets to be safe. Tom had a blue helmet and Mia had a purple helmet. They liked to race each other and do tricks. + +One day, a big dog ran after them and barked loudly. Tom and Mia got scared and pedaled faster. But Mia hit a rock and fell off her bike. Her purple helmet flew off her head and landed in a puddle. The dog ran away and Mia started to cry. + +Tom got off his bike and ran to Mia. He helped her get up and checked if she was hurt. She had a scrape on her knee and a bump on her head. Tom hugged her and said, "Don't cry, Mia. You are brave. I will get your helmet." + +Tom went to the puddle and picked up Mia's helmet. It was wet and dirty and had a dent in it. Tom felt sad. He liked Mia's purple helmet. He wanted to make it look nice again. He thought of a word he learned from his mom. He said, "I will restore your helmet, Mia. I will make it clean and shiny and fix the dent." + +Tom took Mia's helmet to a nearby fountain and washed it with water. He rubbed it with his shirt and made it dry. He found a stick and pushed the dent out. He looked at the helmet and smiled. It looked almost like new. He ran back to Mia and gave her the helmet. He said, "Here, Mia. I restored your helmet. It is purple again. Do you like it?" + +Mia looked at her helmet and smiled too. She put it on her head and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I love my helmet. It is the best helmet ever." She hugged Tom and said, "Let's go play with our bikes again. But be careful of the dog." Tom nodded and said, "OK, Mia. Let's go. But first, let me put on my helmet too." They put on their helmets and got on their bikes. They rode away happily and had fun in the park. +Jen and Tom were brother and sister. They liked to play outside with their toys. One day, they decided to have a picnic in the park. They packed some bread, cheese, apples and juice in a basket. They also took their favorite teddy bears with them. + +They walked to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread a blanket on the grass and put their basket and teddy bears on it. They were about to eat when a man came up to them. He had a big smile and a bag. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "What a lovely picnic you have. And what cute teddy bears. Do you want to sell them to me? I will give you some money for them." + +Jen and Tom were anxious. They loved their teddy bears and did not want to sell them. They shook their heads and said, "No, thank you. They are ours. We don't want to sell them." + +The man did not listen. He grabbed their teddy bears and put them in his bag. He ran away with them. Jen and Tom cried and shouted, "Stop! Give them back! They are ours!" + +But the man was too fast. He disappeared in the crowd. Jen and Tom were very sad. They had lost their teddy bears and their picnic. They hugged each other and wished they had never met the man. They wished they had stayed at home. +Lily and Max are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a big doll that she loves very much. She says it is expensive and pretty. Max has a small car that he likes to zoom around. He says it is fast and fun. + +Max wants to play with Lily's doll, but Lily says no. She says it is her doll and she does not want to share. Max gets angry and tries to grab the doll from Lily. Lily holds the doll tight and shouts at Max. She says he is mean and rude. + +Max does not listen and pulls harder. Lily and Max fall to the floor and the doll's leg breaks. Lily cries and Max feels bad. He says he is sorry and he did not mean to break the doll. Lily says he is sorry too and she should have shared. + +They hug and say they are friends. They look at the doll's leg and wonder how to fix it. They decide to ask their mom for help. They hope she can protect the doll and make it better. They say they will be more careful and kind with their toys. They learn that sharing is good and fighting is bad. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They were adventurous and curious. One day, they saw a big pond near their house. They wanted to see what was in the water. + +"Let's go to the pond," Tom said. + +"OK," Lily said. + +They ran to the pond and looked at the water. It was green and murky. They saw some fish and frogs and bugs. They also saw a sign that said "No Swimming". + +"Can we swim in the pond?" Lily asked. + +"No, we can't," Tom said. "The sign says no. The water is dirty and dangerous. There might be snakes or crocodiles or germs." + +"I don't care," Lily said. "I dare you to swim in the pond. I dare you to touch the water." + +Tom did not want to swim in the pond. He was scared of the water. But he did not want to look like a coward. He wanted to show Lily that he was brave. + +"OK, I dare you too," Tom said. "Let's swim in the pond together." + +They took off their shoes and socks and rolled up their pants. They held hands and walked into the water. The water was cold and slimy. They felt something moving under their feet. + +"Yuck, this is gross," Tom said. + +"Come on, let's go deeper," Lily said. + +They went deeper and deeper into the water. They did not see the sign that said "Danger: Deep Water". They did not hear their mom calling them from the house. They did not notice the big shadow that was swimming towards them. + +Suddenly, they felt something grab their legs and pull them under. They screamed and tried to get away, but it was too late. The crocodile had them in its jaws. It dragged them to the bottom of the pond and ate them. + +The end. +Jenny and Ben are friends. They like to play outside with chalk. They draw pictures on the sidewalk. They draw flowers, stars, and animals. + +One day, they find a big piece of chalk. It is white and shiny. It looks unique. They want to try it. + +"Let's draw a big rainbow with this chalk," Jenny says. + +"OK, that sounds fun," Ben says. + +They start to draw a big arc with the chalk. But something happens. The chalk changes color. It turns red, then orange, then yellow, then green, then blue, then purple. The rainbow looks very pretty. + +"Wow, look at that!" Jenny says. + +"How did that happen?" Ben says. + +They are very surprised and happy. They draw more rainbows with the chalk. They also draw hearts, suns, and clouds. The sidewalk looks like a magic land. + +They share the chalk with other kids. They all have fun with the unique chalk. They wonder where it came from. Maybe it is a gift from a fairy. They say thank you to the fairy. They keep the chalk in a special box. They hope it will work again. They love the chalk. +Mia and Sam were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They were very lively. They saw a big tree with yellow fruits. They wanted to try them. + +"Look, Sam, lemons!" Mia said. "Let's pick some and make juice." + +"OK, Mia, that sounds fun," Sam said. They ran to the tree and picked some lemons. They carried them to the kitchen. + +Mia and Sam asked Mom for help. Mom gave them a knife, a bowl and a squeezer. She showed them how to cut the lemons and squeeze them. Mia and Sam took turns. They poured the juice into a jug. + +"Can we drink it now, Mom?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, but be careful, it's very sour," Mom said. She gave them some cups and spoons. She added some water and sugar to the jug. + +Mia and Sam seat at the table. They poured some juice into their cups. They tasted it. + +"Wow, it's so sour!" Mia said, making a funny face. + +"But it's also sweet and yummy," Sam said, licking his lips. + +They drank their lemon juice and smiled. They were happy. They thanked Mom for helping them. + +The end. +One day, a little mouse was looking for food in the garden. He saw a big bush with red berries. He thought they looked yummy. He ran to the bush and started to eat the berries. + +But he did not know that the bush was a trap. A big cat was hiding behind the bush. He wanted to catch the mouse and eat him. He waited for the right moment to jump out and surprise the mouse. + +The mouse was so busy eating that he did not hear the cat. He did not see the cat's eyes or ears or whiskers. He did not smell the cat's fur or breath. He was very foolish. + +Suddenly, the cat sprang out of the bush and shouted, "Surprise!" He tried to grab the mouse with his paws. But the mouse was faster. He dodged the cat and ran away. He found a hole in the fence and escaped. + +The cat was very angry. He had missed his lunch. He had wasted his time. He had made a fool of himself. He learned a lesson. He should not be greedy or sneaky. He should not try to trick others. He should be fair and kind. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big magnet. It can stick to metal things. They have fun with the magnet. + +But then, Tom wants to stick the magnet to Mia's bike. Mia says no. She likes her bike. She does not want the magnet on it. Tom and Mia start to quarrel. They yell and pull the magnet. + +Mia's grandpa is deaf. He cannot hear well. He sees Tom and Mia quarreling. He is sad. He wants them to be friends. He goes to them and takes the magnet. He shows them how to make a game with the magnet. He says they can take turns to stick the magnet to different things and guess what they are. + +Tom and Mia stop quarreling. They say sorry to each other. They play the game with Mia's grandpa. They have fun with the magnet. They are friends again. +Ben and Sam were brothers who lived on a big farm. They liked to play outside with their dog, Spot. Sometimes they helped their dad with the farm work, like feeding the chickens and milking the cows. + +One day, their dad asked them to help him pass the wheat to the truck. The wheat was yellow and soft, and it grew in a big field. Ben and Sam took big baskets and filled them with wheat. Then they carried them to the truck, where their dad was waiting. + +"Good job, boys!" their dad said. "You are very strong and helpful. We have almost filled the truck with wheat. We will take it to the market and sell it." + +Ben and Sam were happy to hear their dad's praise. They liked to make him proud. They went back to the field to get more wheat. But when they got there, they saw something strange. + +There was a little girl sitting in the middle of the wheat. She was wearing a blue dress and had long brown hair. She looked sad and lonely. She did not see Ben and Sam. + +"Who is she?" Ben whispered to Sam. + +"I don't know," Sam whispered back. "Maybe she is lost. Maybe she needs help." + +Ben and Sam decided to talk to the girl. They walked slowly towards her, trying not to scare her. Spot followed them, wagging his tail. + +"Hello," Ben said softly. "What is your name?" + +The girl looked up and saw Ben and Sam. She was surprised, but not afraid. She smiled a little. + +"My name is Lily," she said. "Who are you?" + +"We are Ben and Sam," Sam said. "We live on this farm. This is our dog, Spot. He is very friendly." + +Lily reached out and petted Spot. He licked her hand. She giggled. + +"I like your dog," she said. + +"Thank you," Ben said. "Why are you here? Where are your mom and dad?" + +Lily's smile faded. She looked down. + +"I don't have a mom and dad," she said. "I live in the orphanage. It is a big house with many children, but no one loves us. Sometimes we go out to play, but we have to be careful. The lady who takes care of us is very mean. She hits us and yells at us. Today, she took us to the market, but I ran away. I was tired of being scared and sad. I saw this field and I liked it. It is so pretty and quiet. I wanted to stay here." + +Ben and Sam felt sorry for Lily. They could not imagine living without a mom and dad, or being hit and yelled at. They wanted to help her. + +"That is very sad," Ben said. "You should not be alone. You should have a family who loves you." + +"Would you like to come with us?" Sam asked. "We can take you to our house. Our mom and dad are very nice. They will not hit you or yell at you. They will give you food and clothes and a bed. They will play with you and hug you. They will be your friends." + +Lily looked at Ben and Sam with wonder. She could not believe what they were saying. She wanted to go with them, but she was afraid. + +"Are you sure?" she asked. "Will they really like me? Will they let me stay?" + +"Yes, we are sure," Ben and Sam said together. "They will like you. They will let you stay. They have a big heart and a big house. There is room for you. Come on, Lily. Trust us. We will be your brothers." + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she nodded. She took Ben and Sam's hands and stood up. She left the wheat behind and followed them to the truck. Spot ran ahead, barking happily. + +Their dad saw them and smiled. He knew what they had done. He was proud of them. He welcomed Lily with a hug and a kiss. He told her she was part of the family now. He told her he loved her. + +Lily felt warm and happy. She had never felt like this before. She hugged Ben and Sam and their dad. She thanked them for saving her. She felt like she had found a home. She was not lonely anymore. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a lot of grass. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +They ran up the hill, holding hands. They felt the sunshine on their faces and the wind in their hair. They reached the top and saw a big lake with ducks and boats. They also saw a kite flying in the sky. It was red and blue and yellow. It looked like a bird. + +"Wow, look at the kite!" Lily said. "It is so high and pretty. I wish I could fly like that." + +"Me too," Ben said. "Maybe we can. Let's pretend we are kites and soar in the air." + +They spread their arms and ran down the hill, making whooshing sounds. They felt like they were flying. They laughed and shouted. They had so much fun. + +They reached the bottom of the hill and fell on the grass. They were dirty and sweaty, but they did not care. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"We are the best kites ever," Ben said. + +"Yes, we are," Lily said. "And we have the best sunshine ever." + +They hugged and watched the real kite soar in the sky. They felt happy and free. +Lily likes to clean her room. She has many toys and books and clothes. She puts them in the right places. She makes her bed and dusts her shelf. She wants her room to be perfect. + +But sometimes she finds a piece of something that does not belong. Like a button or a sticker or a feather. She does not know where they come from. She does not know what to do with them. She does not want to throw them away. She thinks they are pretty or funny or special. + +So she makes a box for them. She calls it her treasure box. She puts the pieces in the box and closes the lid. She hides the box under her bed. She thinks it is a secret. She thinks no one knows. + +But her mom knows. She sees the box when she changes the sheets. She smiles and does not say anything. She thinks Lily is creative and curious and sweet. She loves her very much. She thinks she is perfect. +Lily and Ben were playing with their crayons and paper. They liked to print pictures of animals and flowers. Lily printed a big lion with a yellow mane. Ben printed a small mouse with a pink nose. + +"Look at my lion!" Lily said. "He is strong and brave. He can roar loud." + +"Look at my mouse!" Ben said. "He is smart and fast. He can hide well." + +They showed each other their pictures. They smiled and said they were nice. + +But then, a mosquito came buzzing in the room. It flew around their heads and made a annoying sound. It wanted to bite them and make them itch. + +"Go away, mosquito!" Lily said. "You are not nice. You are mean and rude." + +"Shoo, shoo, mosquito!" Ben said. "You are not welcome. You are bad and nasty." + +They waved their hands and tried to chase the mosquito away. But the mosquito was difficult to catch. It was small and quick. It dodged their hands and flew to their pictures. + +The mosquito landed on Lily's lion and bit a hole in its mane. Lily gasped and cried. She loved her lion. She did not want it to have a hole. + +The mosquito flew to Ben's mouse and bit a hole in its nose. Ben gasped and cried. He loved his mouse. He did not want it to have a hole. + +They were very sad and angry. They wanted to get rid of the mosquito. They grabbed their crayons and threw them at the mosquito. But they missed. The crayons hit the wall and made a mess. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" their mom said. She came in the room and saw the crayons, the holes and the mosquito. She was not happy. She did not like the mess. + +She took a fly swatter and swatted the mosquito. She got it. The mosquito fell on the floor and did not move. + +"Good, good, good!" Lily and Ben said. They were happy. They did not like the mosquito. + +They hugged their mom and said they were sorry for the mess. They said they would clean it up. + +Their mom smiled and said it was okay. She said she was sorry for their pictures. She said they could print new ones. + +They smiled and said thank you. They said they would print new ones. They said they would print a lion and a mouse that were friends. They said they would print a mosquito that was nice. They said they would print a happy story. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big balloon. It was red and shiny. Lily and Ben wanted the balloon. + +But the balloon was not theirs. It was a man's balloon. He was selling balloons to other kids. Lily and Ben did not have money. They had a bad idea. They decided to steal the balloon. + +They waited until the man was busy. Then they ran to the balloon. They grabbed it and ran away. They thought they were clever. But they were not. + +The man saw them. He was angry. He shouted at them. He chased them. Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the balloon. It flew away in the sky. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They knew they did wrong. They went back to the man. They said sorry. The man was still angry. But he saw they had a good spirit. He forgave them. He gave them a small balloon each. He told them to be good and strong. Lily and Ben thanked him. They learned a lesson. They never stole again. +Tom liked to go to the lake with his dad. His dad was a fisherman. He had a big boat and a long stick with a string and a hook. He would throw the string in the water and wait for a fish to bite. + +Tom wanted to be a fisherman too. He had a small boat and a short stick with a string and a hook. He would copy his dad and throw the string in the water. But he never caught any fish. He only caught weeds and rocks and cans. + +One day, Tom was sad. He asked his dad why he could not catch any fish. His dad smiled and hugged him. He said, "Don't worry, Tom. You are a good fisherman. You just need some practice. And you need to remind yourself of some things." + +"What things?" Tom asked. + +"Well, you need to remind yourself to be patient. Fish are shy and smart. They don't always bite right away. You need to wait and watch and listen. And you need to remind yourself to be quiet. Fish can hear you if you talk or sing or shout. They get scared and swim away. And you need to remind yourself to be cool. Fish like cool water. They don't like hot water. You need to find a shady spot or a deep spot where the water is cool." + +Tom nodded and thanked his dad. He said he would try to remind himself of those things. He went back to his boat and his stick and his string and his hook. He threw the string in the water and waited and watched and listened. He was quiet and cool. And soon, he felt a tug on his string. He pulled and pulled and pulled. And he caught a fish. A big fish. A cool fish. + +Tom was happy. He showed his fish to his dad. His dad was proud. He said, "Well done, Tom. You are a great fisherman. You reminded yourself of the things you needed to do. And you caught a fish. A big fish. A cool fish." + +Tom and his dad hugged and smiled. They put the fish in a bucket and went home. They cooked the fish and ate it for dinner. It was yummy. Tom said, "I like being a fisherman. I like the lake. I like the boat. I like the stick. I like the string. I like the hook. I like the fish. I like you, dad." + +His dad said, "I like you too, Tom. You are my cool fisherman." +Sara and Ben are twins. They live on a farm with their mom and dad. They like to play with the animals and help with the chores. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to see the new baby chicks. They are very small and yellow and fluffy. Mom says they can go, but they have to be careful. The chicks are very shy and scared. + +Sara and Ben put on their boots and hats and go to the barn. They see the hen and her chicks in a corner. They walk very slowly and quietly. They whisper to each other. + +"Look, Ben, they are so cute!" + +"I know, Sara, they are. Can we touch them?" + +"Maybe, but we have to ask the hen first. She might peck us." + +Sara and Ben kneel down and stretch out their hands. They whisper to the hen. + +"Hello, hen. We are Sara and Ben. We live on the farm. We want to see your chicks. Can we please touch them gently?" + +The hen looks at them and clucks softly. She moves aside and lets them stroke the chicks. The chicks are warm and soft and make little noises. Sara and Ben smile and whisper. + +"Thank you, hen. Your chicks are very sweet. We will be careful with them." + +The hen nods and clucks again. She is happy that Sara and Ben are kind and respectful. Sara and Ben stay with the chicks for a while. They whisper to them and to each other. They have fun on the farm. +Tom and Lily were eager to go to the beach. They put on their hats, sunscreen and swimsuits. They took their buckets, shovels and towels. They got in the car with Mom and Dad and drove to the sea. + +When they got to the beach, they ran to the sand. They saw the waves, the shells and the seagulls. They wanted to play and have fun. They dug holes, made castles and collected shells. They laughed and shouted with joy. + +Tom saw a big rock near the water. He wanted to climb on it and see the view. He ran to the rock and tried to go up. But the rock was wet and slippery. Tom slipped and fell on his bottom. He cried and hurt his knee. + +Lily heard Tom cry and ran to him. She saw his knee was red and bleeding. She felt sorry for him and hugged him. She said, "Don't cry, Tom. It's OK. I have a band-aid for you." She took out a band-aid from her bucket and put it on his knee. + +Tom stopped crying and smiled at Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I love you." He hugged her back and said, "Let's go back to the sand and play some more." They held hands and walked to the sand. They had a great day at the beach. +Tom and Sam are brothers. Tom is big and Sam is small. Tom likes to play with cars and Sam likes to play with dolls. Tom thinks dolls are for girls and cars are for boys. He hates when Sam plays with his cars. + +One day, Tom sees Sam playing with his red car. He gets very angry and runs to Sam. He yells, "Give me my car! You can't play with it! It's mine!" He grabs the car from Sam and pushes him to the floor. Sam starts to cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom holding the car and Sam crying on the floor. She is not happy. She says, "Tom, why did you do that? You can't be mean to your brother. You have to share your toys. Sam can play with cars too. They are not only for boys. And you can play with dolls too. They are not only for girls. They are for everyone who likes them." + +Tom feels bad. He knows he was wrong. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Sam. I was selfish and rude. I don't hate you, Sam. You are my brother and I love you. Can we play together?" He gives the car back to Sam and hugs him. + +Sam stops crying and smiles. He says, "I love you too, Tom. You are my brother and you are cool. Can we play together?" He hugs Tom back and shares the car with him. + +Mom smiles and says, "That's better. I'm proud of you, boys. You are good brothers and good friends. Now, let's go and have some cookies." She takes them to the kitchen and gives them each a cookie. They eat their cookies and play happily with their toys. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. Lily found a big mug on the shelf. She wanted to fill it with water and make tea. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the mug. But the mug was too heavy and slippery. It fell from her hand and broke on the floor. Lily was scared and sad. She shouted, "Oh no! I broke the mug!" + +Tom heard her shout and ran to see what happened. He saw the broken mug and the water on the floor. He was sorry for Lily. He said, "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. Don't cry." + +He hugged Lily and helped her get down from the chair. But he was not careful and stepped on a piece of the mug. He felt a sharp pain in his foot. He shouted, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Lily heard him shout and saw the blood on his foot. She was worried and sorry for Tom. She said, "Oh no! You hurt your foot!" + +She ran to get a band-aid and a towel. She wrapped the towel around his foot and put the band-aid on the cut. She said, "It's okay, Tom. It will get better. Don't cry." + +They hugged each other and felt better. But they were still dizzy from the shouting and the pain. They decided to stop playing in the kitchen and go to the living room. They said, "Let's watch TV and have a snack." + +They left the kitchen and went to the living room. They forgot about the broken mug and the water on the floor. They did not see their mom coming home. She opened the door and saw the mess. She shouted, "What happened here?" +Lily liked to sign. She learned how to sign from her mom, who was deaf. Lily could sign hello, thank you, hungry, and many other words. She liked to sign to her mom, her dad, and her friends. + +One day, Lily wanted to eat ice cream. She went to the kitchen and opened the freezer. She saw a big tub of ice cream with chocolate and nuts. She was very happy. She took a big spoon and tried to scoop some ice cream. But the ice cream was too hard. She could not get any. + +Lily was impatient. She wanted to eat ice cream now. She signed to her mom, who was in the living room. She signed, "Mom, help me. Ice cream hard. Want ice cream now." + +Her mom came to the kitchen and saw Lily with the spoon and the ice cream. She smiled and signed, "Lily, you have to wait. Ice cream too cold. Need to melt a little. Put ice cream on the counter. Wait five minutes. Then you can eat ice cream." + +Lily did not like to wait. She pouted and signed, "Five minutes too long. Want ice cream now." + +Her mom hugged her and signed, "I know, Lily. But ice cream will be better if you wait. How about we read a book while we wait? I have a new book with animals and signs. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Lily nodded and signed, "Yes, mom. I like animals and signs. Let's read the book." + +Her mom took the book and the ice cream and went to the couch. She put the ice cream on the coffee table and opened the book. She read and signed to Lily, who listened and signed back. They saw a dog, a cat, a bird, and a fish. They learned how to sign their names and sounds. + +Lily forgot about the ice cream. She was having fun with her mom and the book. She learned new words and signs. She was happy. + +After five minutes, her mom closed the book and signed, "Lily, time for ice cream. Ice cream soft now. You can eat ice cream." + +Lily looked at the ice cream and smiled. She signed, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you and ice cream." + +Her mom gave her a bowl and a spoon and signed, "You are welcome, Lily. I love you too. Enjoy your ice cream." + +Lily scooped some ice cream and put it in her mouth. It was sweet and creamy and crunchy. She liked it a lot. She signed, "Mmm, ice cream good. Best ice cream ever." + +Her mom smiled and signed, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You are a good girl. You waited for ice cream. You read a book with me. You are smart and kind." + +Lily hugged her mom and signed, "You are a good mom. You helped me with ice cream. You read a book with me. You are smart and kind too." + +They ate their ice cream and cuddled on the couch. They were happy. They liked to sign. They liked to read. They liked to eat ice cream. They liked each other. They were a family. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with a crack in the trunk. Lily wants to climb the tree. Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom. It is fun to climb the tree. You can see the birds and the sky," Lily says. + +"I don't know, Lily. The tree has a crack. It might break and fall. That is not fun. That is bad," Tom says. + +Lily does not listen to Tom. She climbs the tree. She goes higher and higher. She sees a nest with eggs. She smiles. She wants to touch the eggs. + +Tom stays on the ground. He looks at Lily. He is worried. He blinks his eyes. He hopes Lily is safe. + +Suddenly, he hears a loud snap. The tree branch with the crack breaks. Lily falls down. She screams. Tom runs to her. He hugs her. He is glad she is not hurt. + +"Lily, are you okay? You were very brave, but also very silly. You should not climb a tree with a crack. It is not reliable. It can break and hurt you," Tom says. + +Lily cries. She is sorry. She is scared. She says, "I am sorry, Tom. You were right. The tree was not reliable. It was bad. I should have listened to you. You are my friend. You are reliable. You care about me." + +Tom smiles. He says, "It is okay, Lily. I am your friend. I am reliable. I care about you. Let's go home and tell our moms what happened. They will give us hugs and cookies. Then we can play again. But not in the tree with the crack. Okay?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Okay, Tom. Let's go home. You are the best friend ever. I love you." + +Tom says, "I love you too, Lily. You are the best friend ever. Come on, let's go." +Sam was a bad boy. He did not listen to his mom and dad. He liked to order people around and make them do what he wanted. He was mean to his friends and his pets. He did not say sorry or thank you. + +One day, Sam broke his dad's phone. He threw it on the floor and smashed it. His dad was very angry. He said, "Sam, you have to pay for the phone. It was very expensive. You have to work hard and save your money." But Sam did not want to work. He wanted to play and have fun. He said, "No, I will not pay. I will get a lawyer. He will help me." + +Sam found a lawyer on the internet. He called him and said, "I need your help. My dad wants me to pay for his phone, but I don't want to. Can you make him stop?" The lawyer said, "Sure, I can help you. But you have to pay me a lot of money. Lawyers are not cheap." Sam said, "OK, I will pay you. But you have to win for me." + +The lawyer came to Sam's house. He talked to Sam's dad. He said, "Your son does not have to pay for your phone. He is only a child. He did not know what he was doing. You have to forgive him and buy him a new phone. If you don't, I will sue you and take all your money." Sam's dad was shocked. He said, "That is not fair. That is not right. You are a bad lawyer. You are lying and cheating." The lawyer said, "No, I am not. I am doing my job. I am helping my client. That is the law." + +Sam was happy. He thought he had won. He said, "Ha ha, dad. You have to do what I say. I have a lawyer. He is stronger than you. You are weak." He laughed and ran to his room. He did not see the lawyer smile and wink at his dad. He did not hear the lawyer say, "Don't worry, sir. This is all a trick. I am not really a lawyer. I am your friend. I am here to teach your son a lesson. He needs to learn to respect you and others. He needs to learn to be sorry and thankful. He needs to learn that being bad has consequences." + +The next day, Sam woke up and saw a big bill on his bed. It said, "To Sam, from your lawyer. For my services, you owe me $10,000. Pay now or I will sue you and take all your toys." Sam was scared. He did not have $10,000. He did not have any money. He ran to his dad and cried. He said, "Dad, help me. The lawyer is bad. He wants to take my money and my toys. He lied to me. He is not my friend. He is not stronger than you. He is weak." His dad said, "I know, son. I know. He is not a real lawyer. He is a fake. He is here to show you what happens when you are bad. You have to pay for what you did. You have to work hard and save your money. You have to say sorry and thank you. You have to be nice and kind. You have to listen to me and mom. You have to follow the rules. That is the real law." + +Sam learned his lesson. He was sorry and thankful. He was nice and kind. He listened to his mom and dad. He followed the rules. He never ordered people around again. He never broke anything again. He never called a lawyer again. He was a good boy. But he still had to pay the fake lawyer $10,000. That was the bad ending. The moral value was: don't be bad or you will get in trouble. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big round thing that can spin. They want to try it. + +"Can we go on the spinny thing?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. They run to the spinny thing and climb on. They hold on tight and push with their feet. The spinny thing goes faster and faster. They feel the wind on their faces and laugh. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Anna says. + +"I like it too!" Ben says. + +They spin for a long time. Then they feel dizzy and stop. They get off the spinny thing and sit on the grass. They close their eyes and wait for the dizziness to go away. + +"Are you okay?" Anna asks Ben. + +"I'm okay, just a little dizzy," Ben says. + +"Me too," Anna says. + +They open their eyes and look at each other. They smile. + +"That was a good spin," Ben says. + +"Yes, it was," Anna says. + +They lie down on the grass and relax. They feel the sun on their skin and the breeze on their hair. They feel happy and safe. + +"Can I give you a massage?" Anna asks Ben. + +"A massage? What is that?" Ben asks. + +"It's when you rub someone's back or shoulders or head to make them feel good," Anna says. + +"Okay, you can try," Ben says. + +Anna moves closer to Ben and puts her hands on his back. She rubs gently and makes circles with her fingers. She moves up to his shoulders and then to his head. She massages his hair and ears. + +"How does that feel?" Anna asks Ben. + +"It feels nice," Ben says. "You are a good friend, Anna." + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend too," Anna says. + +They hug each other and smile. They feel happy and safe. They like to play in the park. They like to spin and massage. They are friends. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play on the farm. One day, they saw a big bull in the field. The bull had horns and a ring in his nose. He looked angry and scary. + +"Let's go and see the bull," Tom said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, Tom, that's a bad idea," Sue said. She was smart and careful. "The bull is terrible. He can hurt us with his horns. We should stay away from him." + +But Tom did not listen to Sue. He climbed over the fence and walked towards the bull. He wanted to touch the bull's fur and ring. He thought the bull would be friendly. + +The bull saw Tom and did not like him. He snorted and stamped his hooves. He lowered his head and raised his horns. He charged at Tom with a loud roar. + +Tom was scared and sorry. He turned around and ran back to the fence. He tried to climb over, but the bull was too fast. He caught Tom with his horns and tossed him in the air. + +Sue screamed and ran to help Tom. She grabbed his hand and pulled him over the fence. She hugged him and checked if he was hurt. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Sue asked. She was worried and angry. + +"I'm okay, Sue," Tom said. He was sore and ashamed. "I'm sorry, Sue. You were right. The bull is terrible. I was stupid. I won't go near him again." + +Sue smiled and forgave Tom. She was kind and loyal. "It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you're safe. Let's go and play somewhere else. Somewhere far from the bull." +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday and she had a big cake with four candles. She blew them out and made a wish. She wished for a new scarf to keep her warm in winter. + +Her mom and dad smiled and gave her a big hug. They said they had a surprise for her. They gave her a big box with a bow on it. Lily opened the box and saw a brilliant scarf inside. It was red and yellow and blue and green. It was soft and long and had fringes at the ends. + +Lily loved her new scarf. She put it around her neck and twirled around. She said thank you to her mom and dad. They said they were happy she liked it. They said they made it for her with love. + +Lily felt very warm and cozy. She said she had the best birthday ever. She said she had the best mom and dad ever. She said she had the best scarf ever. She gave them another big hug and a kiss. Then she ate some cake and played with her friends. She was very happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog with thick fur. Sara wants to pet the dog. She runs to the dog and says, "Hello, dog! You are so soft and warm. Can I pet you?" + +But Tom is afraid of the dog. He stays away and says, "No, Sara! The dog is too big and scary. He might bite you. Come back here!" + +Sara does not listen to Tom. She pets the dog and smiles. The dog likes Sara. He wags his tail and licks her face. Sara says, "See, Tom? The dog is nice and friendly. He does not bite me. He likes me." + +Tom is still afraid. He does not want to pet the dog. He says, "I don't care. I don't like dogs. They are dirty and loud. I want to play with something else." + +Sara is sad. She says, "But Tom, the dog is fun and cute. He is not dirty or loud. He is just a dog. Why don't you like him?" + +Tom does not answer. He walks away and looks for something else to play with. He finds a ball and kicks it. But the ball is old and flat. It does not bounce well. Tom is bored. + +Sara and the dog have fun. They play fetch and tug-of-war. They run and jump. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, things that look scary or different are actually nice and fun. You should try to be open-minded and friendly. You might make a new friend. +Lily and her mom went to the mall. They wanted to buy a gift for Lily's grandma, who was sick. Lily saw a pretty scarf with flowers on it. She said, "Mom, can we get this for grandma? She likes flowers." + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. That is a nice scarf. Grandma will love it." They paid for the scarf and put it in a box. Then they went to the post office. Mom said, "We need to send this to grandma. She lives far away. We can write a card to tell her we miss her and hope she gets better." + +Lily helped mom write the card. She drew a heart and a smiley face. She wrote, "I love you, grandma." Mom wrote, "We are thinking of you and praying for you. You are a wonderful grandma. We are grateful for you." They put the card in the box and gave it to the postman. He said, "Thank you. I will make sure this gets to grandma soon." + +Lily and mom hugged and said, "Bye, grandma. We love you." They left the mall and went home. They felt happy and warm in their hearts. They knew grandma would be happy and warm too, when she got their gift and card. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to show love and gratitude to the people who care for us, especially when they are sick or sad. We can do this by sending them gifts, cards, or messages that make them feel special and appreciated. +Ben and Mia like to swim in the pool. They have fun with the toys and the bubbles. But sometimes they want to swim at night, when it is dark and cold. Mom and Dad say no, it is not safe. + +One night, Ben and Mia have a silly idea. They find some glow sticks in the closet. They break them and shake them. They make bright colors in the dark. They sneak out of their room and go to the pool. They throw the glow sticks in the water and jump in. + +The pool looks like a magic place. The glow sticks make the water shine. Ben and Mia swim and play with the glow sticks. They feel happy and brave. They do not hear Mom and Dad coming. + +Mom and Dad see the light from the pool. They are angry and scared. They run to the pool and shout at Ben and Mia. They tell them to get out of the water right now. They say they are naughty and dangerous. They take them back to their room and take away the glow sticks. + +Ben and Mia are sad and sorry. They did not mean to make Mom and Dad mad. They just wanted to have fun. They hug each other and say they will not do it again. They fall asleep and dream of the pool. They hope Mom and Dad will forgive them. They hope they can swim again soon. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. Ben was brave and climbed up the steps. He slid down fast and laughed. Lily was scared and stayed at the bottom. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" Ben said. "I will help you." + +But Lily shook her head. She did not want to go up the steps. She was afraid of falling. She felt ashamed. She wished she was brave like Ben. + +Mom saw Lily and smiled. She walked over and hugged her. "It's okay, Lily, you don't have to slide if you don't want to. Maybe you can try something else, like the swings or the sandbox. Or you can watch Ben and cheer for him." + +Lily nodded. She felt better. She followed Mom to the swings and sat on one. She pushed with her feet and swung back and forth. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She was happy. + +Ben slid down a few more times and then joined Lily and Mom. He saw Lily swinging and smiled. He gave her a high-five. "You are good at swinging, Lily. Maybe next time you can try the slide with me. I will help you." + +Lily smiled back. She was not ashamed anymore. She was proud of herself and her brother. She hugged Ben and Mom. "Thank you for helping me, Ben. And thank you for being nice, Mom. I love you both." + +They all hugged and said they loved each other. Then they played some more and had a great time at the park. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. But then, Lily's car broke. The wheel came off and rolled away. Lily was sad and angry. + +"Ben, you broke my car!" she shouted. "You bumped into it too hard!" + +"No, I didn't!" Ben said. "It was an accident. Your car was old and weak!" + +Lily and Ben started to fight. They pushed and pulled each other's cars. They did not share or say sorry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken car and the angry children. She was not happy. + +"Stop fighting, Lily and Ben!" she said. "Fighting is not nice. You need to repair your car and your friendship." + +She took them to the kitchen and gave them some tools and glue. She also gave them some pepper and a glass of water. + +"Pepper?" Lily asked. "What is pepper for?" + +"Pepper is for sneezing," Mom said. "If you sneeze, you will feel better. Sometimes, when we are angry, we need to let it out. And water is for drinking. It is cold and refreshing. It will calm you down." + +Lily and Ben tried the pepper and the water. They sneezed and drank. They felt a little better. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I didn't mean to break your car." + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I didn't mean to yell at you." + +They hugged and said they were friends. Then, they worked together to repair the car. They glued the wheel back on and made it look nice. They thanked Mom for her help and went back to the living room. They played with their cars again, but this time, they were careful and gentle. They had fun and were happy. +Lily liked to play with makeup. She had many colors and brushes. She liked to make her face look pretty and different. She wanted to be famous like the stars on TV. + +One day, Lily saw a big box in the mail. It had her name on it. She was very happy. She opened the box and saw many makeup things inside. There was a note that said: "To Lily, from your aunt. She is a famous makeup artist. She wanted to send you some of her makeup to play with. Have fun!" + +Lily was very excited. She ran to her room and started to try the makeup. She put on red lipstick, blue eyeshadow, pink blush, and glitter. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She felt like a star. + +But then, her brother Max came in. He saw Lily and laughed. He said: "You look silly. You look like a clown. That makeup is not for you. It is for grown-ups. You are too little to wear makeup. Give it to me. I will send it back to your aunt." + +Lily was very angry. She said: "No! This is my makeup. My aunt sent it to me. She is famous. She knows how to make people look pretty. You are mean. You are not a star. You are a bully. Go away!" + +Lily and Max started to fight. They pulled and pushed each other. They knocked over the makeup box. The makeup things fell on the floor. Some of them broke and made a mess. + +Their mom heard the noise and came in. She saw Lily and Max and the makeup. She was very upset. She said: "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you wasting the makeup? This is a gift from your aunt. She is famous. She worked hard to make this makeup. She wanted to share it with you. You should be grateful and respectful. You should say sorry to each other and to your aunt. You should clean up this mess. And you should not play with makeup without asking me first. Makeup is not a toy. It is for special occasions. You are both in trouble." + +Lily and Max felt bad. They said sorry to each other and to their mom. They said they would write a letter to their aunt and say sorry to her too. They helped to clean up the makeup. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else. They hoped their aunt would not be mad at them. They still liked makeup, but they knew they had to be careful and polite with it. They still wanted to be famous, but they knew they had to be nice and smart too. +Ben liked to play with his sack of toys. He had cars, trains, balls, and animals in his sack. He would dump them on the floor and make a big mess. He would pretend that his toys were in different parts of the world. He would say, "This car is in the city. This train is in the mountains. This ball is in the sky. This animal is in the jungle." + +One day, his mom told him to clean up his toys. She said, "Ben, it is time to put your toys back in your sack. You have to tidy up your room." But Ben did not want to stop playing. He said, "No, mom. I want to play more. I want to see more of the world." He was persistent. He did not listen to his mom. + +His mom was not happy. She said, "Ben, you have to listen to me. You have to put your toys away. If you don't, you will not get a snack. You will not get to watch TV. You will not get to read a book." But Ben still did not listen. He said, "No, mom. I want to play more. I want to see more of the world." He was persistent. He did not obey his mom. + +His mom was very angry. She said, "Ben, this is your last chance. You have to put your toys away. If you don't, you will not get to play with your sack of toys anymore. I will take them away. You will have nothing to play with." But Ben still did not listen. He said, "No, mom. I want to play more. I want to see more of the world." He was persistent. He did not respect his mom. + +His mom was very sad. She said, "Ben, you have made a bad choice. You have not listened to me. You have not put your toys away. You have not been a good boy. Now you have to face the consequences. I will take your sack of toys away. You will have nothing to play with." She took his sack of toys and put it in the closet. She locked the door. She said, "You can have your toys back when you learn to listen and obey." Ben was very sad. He had no toys to play with. He had no world to see. He had been too persistent. He had lost his sack of toys. +Lily liked to help her mom set the table for dinner. She took the napkins from the drawer and put one on each plate. Then she tried to fold them like her mom did, but it was hard. She made some folds, but they did not look neat. They looked messy and funny. + +She thought it would be fun to make some shapes with the napkins. She folded one into a triangle, and another into a square. She folded one into a circle, but it did not stay. She folded one into a hat, and put it on her head. She giggled and ran around the table. + +Her mom saw her and said, "Lily, what are you doing? Those are not hats, those are napkins. You are being naughty. You need to fold them properly and put them back on the plates. Dinner is almost ready." + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to be naughty. She just wanted to have fun. She took the hat off her head and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I will fold them again." She tried to fold them like her mom, but they still looked messy and funny. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you were trying to help. But folding napkins is not easy. It takes practice. Why don't you let me finish, and you can help me with something else. How about you get the forks and spoons from the drawer and put them next to the napkins?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I can do that." She put the napkins back on the plates and went to get the forks and spoons. She was happy to help her mom, and she hoped her mom would teach her how to fold napkins better next time. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to ride bikes in the park. But they have only one helmet. Mom says they have to share it. + +One day, Tim wants to ride first. He runs to the bike and grabs the helmet. He puts it on his head and pedals away. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Sam shouts. He runs after Tim and tries to catch him. He is angry and sad. + +Tim hears Sam and feels guilty. He knows he should share the helmet. But he likes to ride fast and have fun. He does not want to stop. + +He sees a big hill and decides to go down. He thinks it will be exciting. But he does not see a rock on the road. He hits the rock and falls off the bike. He hurts his knee and his elbow. He cries. + +Sam sees Tim fall and runs to him. He forgets his anger and helps him up. He sees the helmet is still on Tim's head. He is glad Tim did not hurt his head. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Tim says. "I was selfish. You can have the helmet now." + +"It's okay, Tim," Sam says. "I'm sorry I yelled at you. Are you okay?" + +They hug and say they are sorry. They walk back to Mom and tell her what happened. Mom hugs them and says she is proud of them. She puts a band-aid on Tim's knee and elbow. She says they can both ride the bike later, but they have to take turns with the helmet. They agree and say they love each other. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They see a big stage with a microphone. They want to sing and dance. + +"Let's go to the stage!" Tom says. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet. There are people working there." Anna says. + +They run to the stage and climb up. They find the microphone and take turns to sing. They sing loud and happy. + +But they do not see a man coming. He is deaf. He cannot hear them. He works on the stage. He wants to fix the microphone. + +He sees Tom and Anna. He is angry. He shouts at them. + +"Hey, you! Get off the stage! You are not allowed here!" + +Tom and Anna are scared. They drop the microphone and run. They look for a place to hide. + +They see a big box behind the stage. They jump inside. They hope the man will not find them. + +They wait and wait. They hear the man looking for them. They hear him say bad words. + +They hug each other. They are sorry. They did not mean to make the man mad. + +They wish they could say sorry. But they do not know how to talk to a deaf man. +Lily loves her pony, Spot. Spot is brown and white and has a long mane and tail. Lily likes to brush and polish Spot every day. She uses a soft brush and a shiny cloth to make Spot look lovely. + +One day, Lily and Spot go for a walk in the park. They see many flowers and trees and birds. They also see a big pond with ducks and frogs. Lily and Spot stop by the pond to drink some water and rest. + +"Hello, what is your name?" a voice says. Lily looks up and sees a boy with a red hat and a bike. He is smiling at her and Spot. + +"I am Lily and this is Spot. He is my pony," Lily says. + +"He is a lovely pony. Can I pet him?" the boy asks. + +"Yes, you can. He is very friendly. But be gentle, please," Lily says. + +The boy comes closer and strokes Spot's mane and nose. Spot nuzzles the boy and makes a soft sound. The boy laughs and says, "He likes me. Can I ride him?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes the boy, but she also loves Spot. She does not want to share him with anyone. But she also wants to be nice and make a new friend. + +"OK, you can ride him. But only for a little while. And you have to hold on tight and be careful," Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. I will be careful, I promise," the boy says. + +He puts his hat on the ground and climbs on Spot's back. Lily holds Spot's reins and walks beside them. They go around the pond and see the ducks and frogs again. The boy and Spot have fun and Lily feels happy. She thinks that maybe sharing is not so bad after all. She has a new friend and Spot has a new friend too. +Tom and Lily liked to collect things. They had a big box full of shells, rocks, feathers, and stickers. One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big drain near the pond. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go see!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the drain and looked down. They saw some water, some leaves, and some shiny things. They wanted to collect them. + +"Look, a coin!" Tom said. He reached his hand into the drain. + +"Be careful!" Lily said. "It's cold and wet!" + +Tom felt the cold water on his fingers. He grabbed the coin and pulled it out. He smiled. + +"I got it!" he said. He showed it to Lily. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Can I have one too?" + +She looked into the drain again. She saw another coin. She also reached her hand into the drain. + +"Ouch!" she said. She felt something sharp. She pulled her hand out. She had a cut on her finger. + +"Are you OK?" Tom asked. + +"It hurts!" Lily said. She started to cry. + +Mom heard them and came over. She saw their hands and the drain. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"We were collecting coins!" Tom said. + +"That's not a good idea!" Mom said. "The drain is dirty and dangerous. You could get hurt or sick. Come on, let's go wash your hands and put a band-aid on your finger." + +She took them to the bathroom and cleaned their hands. She put a band-aid on Lily's finger and gave her a hug. + +"Next time, collect something safer, OK?" she said. + +"OK, Mom," Tom and Lily said. + +They learned their lesson. They decided to collect flowers instead. They picked some from the park and gave them to Mom. She smiled and thanked them. + +They had a nice day at the park. They still liked to collect things, but not from the drain. +Lily and Ben liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was the big ruler. They used the ruler to measure everything: their beds, their books, their dolls, their cars. They liked to see who had the biggest or the smallest things. + +One day, they decided to measure their dog, Spot. Spot was a good dog, but he did not like to sit still. He liked to run and jump and bark. Lily and Ben tried to make him stay, but he did not listen. He moved and moved and moved. Lily and Ben got angry. They wanted to measure him. + +They grabbed his tail and his ears and pulled him hard. They put the ruler on his back and his legs and his nose. They said mean things to him. They said he was a weird dog, a bad dog, a small dog. They did not care if he was hurt or sad. + +Spot did not like that. He did not like to be measured. He did not like to be judged. He did not like to be pulled. He did not like to be called weird. He was a good dog, a happy dog, a big dog. He wanted to play, not to be measured. + +He got angry too. He bit the ruler and broke it. He bit Lily's hand and made it bleed. He bit Ben's foot and made him cry. He ran away from them and hid under the bed. He did not want to see them anymore. + +Lily and Ben were scared and sorry. They had hurt their dog and their toy. They had been mean and silly. They wished they had not measured him. They wished they had played with him. They wished he would come back. But he did not. He stayed under the bed. He was mad at them. He did not love them anymore. +Lily and Sam were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big plastic doll that she liked to dress up and comb. Sam had a small plastic car that he liked to zoom around and make noises. Lily was bossy and wanted Sam to play with her doll too. She said, "Sam, come here and help me put this hat on my doll. She is cold and needs a hat." + +Sam did not want to play with the doll. He wanted to play with his car. He said, "No, Lily, I like my car. It is fast and fun. Your doll is boring and silly." He zoomed his car away from Lily and under the sofa. + +Lily was angry and followed Sam. She said, "Sam, give me your car. You are mean and rude. My doll is pretty and nice. You have to share your car with me." She reached under the sofa and tried to grab Sam's car. + +Sam did not want to share his car. He wanted to keep it for himself. He said, "No, Lily, this is my car. You have your doll. Go away and leave me alone." He pulled his car away from Lily and shut his eyes. + +Lily was very angry and did not listen to Sam. She said, "Sam, you are a bad brother. I will show you." She saw a big book on the coffee table. She picked it up and threw it at Sam. The book hit Sam on the head and made him cry. He dropped his car and held his head. He said, "Ow, Lily, that hurts. Why did you do that? You are a bad sister." + +Lily did not care that Sam was hurt. She was happy that she got his car. She said, "Ha, ha, Sam, I got your car. Now you have nothing. I win." She grabbed his car and ran to her room. She shut the door and locked it. + +Sam was sad and in pain. He had no car and no sister. He said, "Lily, please come back. I'm sorry. I want to play with you. Please open the door." But Lily did not open the door. She did not hear Sam. She was busy playing with her doll and his car. She was bossy and selfish. She did not know that she had made a big mistake. She did not know that Sam would not forgive her. She did not know that she had lost a brother. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is a big camera. The camera can record what they do and say. They like to watch the recordings later and laugh. + +One day, they decide to record a show with their stuffed animals. Lily is the director and Ben is the actor. Lily tells Ben what to do and say. Ben listens and does his best. + +"Okay, Ben, now you are a lion. You are hungry and you see a zebra. What do you do?" Lily asks. + +Ben picks up a zebra toy and makes a loud roar. He pretends to chase the zebra and catch it. He rubs his face on the zebra and says, "Mmm, yummy zebra. I am a big and strong lion." + +"Good, Ben, that was very good. Now you are a snake. You are cold and you want to find a warm place. What do you do?" Lily asks. + +Ben puts down the zebra and picks up a snake toy. He makes a hissing sound and wriggles on the floor. He finds a blanket and wraps himself around it. He says, "Ahh, cozy blanket. I am a long and flexible snake." + +"Good, Ben, that was very good. Now you are a monkey. You are bored and you want to have fun. What do you do?" Lily asks. + +Ben puts down the snake and picks up a monkey toy. He makes a chattering sound and jumps on the couch. He throws a banana peel on the floor and says, "Ha ha, silly banana. I am a funny and smart monkey." + +"Good, Ben, that was very good. You are a great actor. We have recorded a wonderful show. Let's watch it together." Lily says. + +They turn off the camera and turn on the TV. They see themselves and their stuffed animals on the screen. They laugh and clap and hug each other. They are happy and proud. They have made a great show. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a net. They try to catch the ball with the net. + +But Ben is mean. He wants the ball and the net. He runs to Sara and Tom and grabs the ball. He says, "This is mine now!" + +Sara and Tom are sad and angry. They want their ball back. They chase Ben. Ben runs away. He sees a big tree. He thinks, "I can hide behind the tree." + +But he does not see the squirrel. The squirrel is on the tree. The squirrel has an oat. The oat is its food. The squirrel sees Ben. The squirrel thinks, "He wants my oat!" + +The squirrel jumps on Ben's head. It bites his ear. It scratches his face. It makes a loud noise. Ben drops the ball. He screams. He runs away. + +Sara and Tom see the ball. They run to the ball. They pick it up. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, squirrel!" + +The squirrel nods. It goes back to the tree. It eats its oat. It is grateful. It has its food and its home. +Ben was sick. He felt hot and tired. Mom put a thermometer in his mouth to check his fever. She said he had to stay in bed and drink water. Ben did not like being sick. He wanted to play with his toys and his friends. + +Mom brought him a tray with soup and crackers. She said it was good for him. She also brought him a book and a teddy bear. She said they would keep him company. Ben smiled. He liked the book and the teddy bear. They were his favorite things. He thanked Mom and gave her a hug. + +Mom read him the book. It was a story about a brave dog who helped a family. The dog was dependable. He always did what he was told and protected the family from danger. Ben wished he had a dog like that. He hugged his teddy bear and pretended it was a dog. + +Mom finished the book and checked his thermometer again. She said his fever was going down. She said he was getting better. She said he could play with his toys and his friends tomorrow. Ben was happy. He said he loved Mom and asked her to stay with him. Mom said she loved him too and kissed him goodnight. She said she would be right outside if he needed her. Ben closed his eyes and fell asleep with his teddy bear in his arms. He dreamed of having a dependable dog. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with many fruits and flowers. They liked to climb the tree and pick the fruits and eat them. But they also liked to dig in the dirt and look for roots. Roots were brown and long and sometimes had bugs on them. Lila and Ben thought roots were fun. + +One day, they found a big root that was very hard and thick. They tried to pull it out, but it would not move. They asked their mom what it was. Mom said it was a bad root. She said it was from a bad plant that made the tree sick. She said they had to cut the bad root and throw it away. + +Lila and Ben wanted to help mom. They got a big knife and a big bag. They went to the bad root and tried to cut it. But the bad root was very strong and did not let the knife go. The knife got stuck in the bad root. Lila and Ben pulled and pulled, but the knife did not come out. + +Then they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw the tree shaking. The fruits and flowers were falling. The branches were breaking. The tree was angry. The tree did not like that they cut the bad root. The tree wanted to hurt them. + +Lila and Ben were scared. They ran to mom and told her what happened. Mom was worried. She said they had to run away from the tree. She said the tree would rise and fall and crush them. She said they had to find a new place to play. + +Lila and Ben were sad. They liked the tree. They did not want to leave it. But they also did not want to be hurt by it. They followed mom and ran away from the garden. They looked back and saw the tree rising and falling and making more noise. They hoped the tree would calm down and be happy again. They hoped they could play in the garden again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and race them on the floor. One day, Tom gets an invitation to a birthday party. It is from Ben, who has many cars and a big track. Tom is happy and wants to go. + +But Sam is sad. He does not have an invitation. He asks Tom, "Can I go with you?" Tom says, "No, only I can go. Ben does not like you. He says you are slow and boring." Sam feels hurt and angry. He says, "You are not a good friend. You are mean and selfish." + +Tom does not care. He goes to the party and leaves Sam alone. He thinks he will have more fun with Ben and his cars. But when he gets there, he sees that Ben is not nice. He does not share his cars or his track. He makes fun of Tom and his cars. He says, "Your cars are old and ugly. They cannot race with mine. They are losers." Tom feels sad and sorry. He wishes he had stayed with Sam. + +Sam is at home. He is lonely and bored. He misses Tom and his cars. He thinks, "Maybe I was too harsh. Maybe Tom is still my friend. Maybe he will come back and play with me." He hopes Tom will be happy at the party. + +But then he hears a knock on the door. He opens it and sees Tom. Tom is holding his cars and his invitation. He looks sad and sorry. He says, "Sam, I am sorry. I was wrong. Ben is not a good friend. He is mean and selfish. You are a good friend. You are loyal and kind. Can we play together again?" + +Sam smiles and hugs Tom. He says, "Of course we can. I am sorry too. I am glad you are back. You are my best friend." They go to Sam's room and play with their cars. They race them on the floor and have fun. They are happy and loyal friends. +Anna liked to help her dad repair things in the house. She had her own little toolbox with a hammer, a screwdriver and some nails. She wanted to be a good helper and make her dad proud. + +One day, her dad was fixing a broken step on the stairs. He asked Anna to bring him the hammer from the toolbox. Anna was happy to do it. She ran to the toolbox and picked up the hammer. But she was not careful and she tripped over a toy on the floor. She fell down and dropped the hammer. It made a loud noise and left a dent on the floor. + +Anna felt very embarrassed. She started to cry. She thought her dad would be angry with her. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I'm a bad helper. I broke the floor." + +Her dad heard her cry and came to see what happened. He saw the dent on the floor and the hammer. He also saw Anna's sad face. He was not angry. He hugged Anna and said, "It's okay, sweetie. You're not a bad helper. You're a good helper. You just had an accident. Accidents happen sometimes. We can repair the floor later. The most important thing is that you're not hurt. I love you, Anna." + +Anna felt better. She smiled and said, "I love you too, dad. Can I still help you fix the step?" + +Her dad said, "Of course you can. Come on, let's go upstairs and finish the job. You're my best helper." +Ben and Sam were friends who liked to play soccer. They were on the same team and wore blue shirts. Ben was chubby and Sam was thin. Sometimes the other kids made fun of Ben and called him slow and fat. Sam did not like that and always stood up for Ben. + +One day, they had a big game against the red team. The red team was very good and fast. Ben and Sam tried their best, but the red team scored many goals. Ben felt sad and tired. He wanted to disappear and hide. He thought he was not good enough for his team. + +At halftime, Sam saw Ben sitting alone on the bench. He went to him and said, "Hey, Ben, don't be sad. You are a good friend and a good player. You have a strong kick and a big heart. You help our team a lot. We need you, Ben. Don't disappear, please." + +Ben looked at Sam and smiled. He felt better and thanked Sam for his kind words. He said, "You are right, Sam. I am sorry for being sad. I will not disappear. I will play harder and have fun. We are a team, Sam. We stick together, no matter what." + +They hugged and went back to the field. They played with more energy and joy. They scored some goals and cheered. They did not win the game, but they did not care. They were happy and proud of themselves and their team. They learned that being a team means supporting each other and never giving up. They also learned that being chubby or thin does not matter, as long as you have a good friend and a good attitude. +Lily loved to ride her bike. She had a pink bike with a basket. She put her doll in the basket. Her doll had a blue dress and yellow hair. Lily and her doll were best friends. + +One day, Lily wanted to ride her bike to the park. She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful. She had to look both ways before crossing the street. She had to wear her helmet. She had to stay on the sidewalk. + +Lily said okay and put on her helmet. She took her bike and her doll and went outside. She was happy and excited. She rode her bike on the sidewalk. She saw flowers and birds and dogs. She waved to her neighbors. + +But then, she saw a big hill. It was very steep and long. Lily was scared. She did not want to ride down the hill. She thought she would fall and hurt herself. She thought her doll would fall out of the basket. She wanted to turn back and go home. + +She stopped her bike and got off. She took her doll out of the basket and hugged her. She said, "Don't worry, doll. We will be okay. We will find another way to the park." She looked around and saw a small path. It was flat and smooth. It went around the hill. Lily smiled and said, "Look, doll. There is a path. We can ride on the path. It will be fun and safe." She put her doll back in the basket and got on her bike. She rode on the path. She was happy and brave. She and her doll made it to the park. They had a great time. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play near the lake. They found a big junk that looked like a boat. They wanted to sail on the lake with the junk. + +"Let's go on the junk and sail like pirates!" Tom said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The junk is old and broken," Sam said. + +They pushed the junk into the water and climbed on it. They used sticks as oars and pretended to be pirates. They had fun for a while, but then the junk started to leak. + +"Oh no, the junk is sinking!" Sam said. + +"Help, help, we are wet and cold!" Tom said. + +They tried to swim to the shore, but the water was deep and cold. They cried for help, but no one heard them. They were scared and sad. + +A man who was fishing nearby saw them and came to help. He pulled them out of the water and wrapped them in blankets. He was angry and worried. + +"What were you doing on that junk? That junk is dangerous and dirty. You could have drowned or got sick. You should be ashamed of yourselves!" he said. + +Tom and Sam felt ashamed. They knew they did a bad thing. They said sorry to the man and thanked him for saving them. + +The man took them to their parents and told them what happened. Their parents were also angry and worried. They scolded them and punished them. They had to stay in their rooms for a week and do extra chores. + +Tom and Sam learned their lesson. They never played with junk again. They realized that junk is not a toy and that they should listen to their friends and elders. + +The moral of the story is: Don't play with junk, it can be dangerous and harmful. Be careful and respectful of yourself and others. +Sara and Tom like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing, and climb on the equipment. The equipment is big and fun. Sara and Tom are happy. + +One day, they see a new equipment in the park. It is a big wheel with seats. It looks unique and exciting. Sara and Tom want to try it. + +"Can we go on the wheel, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. It might be fast and high." Mom says. + +Sara and Tom run to the wheel. They find two seats next to each other. They buckle their belts. They are ready. + +The wheel starts to move. It goes faster and faster. It goes higher and higher. Sara and Tom feel scared. They want to stop. + +"Mom, help!" Sara cries. + +"Stop the wheel!" Tom shouts. + +But Mom cannot hear them. She is too far away. The wheel is too loud. Sara and Tom are stuck on the wheel. They feel sick and dizzy. They are not happy. They are sad. +Anna likes to cook with her mom. They make soup and bread and cake. Anna helps mom to cut the carrots and stir the pot. She likes to smell the soup and taste the bread. + +One day, mom gives Anna a book. It has many words and pictures. Anna likes to look at the pictures and say the words. She sees a green frog and a green leaf. She says "green" and mom smiles. + +Anna wants to cook something green. She asks mom if they can make a green cake. Mom says yes and they go to the kitchen. They mix flour and eggs and milk and sugar. Then they add some green food color. They pour the batter in a pan and put it in the oven. + +Anna waits for the cake to be ready. She reads her book and says more words. She sees a red apple and a red car. She says "red" and mom nods. She sees a yellow sun and a yellow duck. She says "yellow" and mom claps. + +The oven makes a ding sound. The cake is done. Mom takes it out and puts it on a rack. It is a green cake. Anna is happy. She says "green" and mom hugs her. They cut a slice and eat it. It is yummy. Anna likes to cook and read. She says "I love you, mom" and mom says "I love you, too, Anna". They smile and kiss. +Tom and Lily were playing by the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. Sometimes they saw fish and frogs and birds. But they never saw a crocodile. + +One day, a big green crocodile came out of the water. He had sharp teeth and a long tail. He looked hungry and mean. He saw Tom and Lily and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you want to play with me? I have a fun game for you. I will offer you a ride on my back. You can see the whole river and have a lot of fun." + +Tom and Lily were scared of the crocodile. They knew he was lying. He did not want to play with them. He wanted to eat them. They were not stupid. They ran away from the crocodile as fast as they could. + +"Wait, wait," the crocodile called. "Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you. I just want to be your friend." + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They ran to their mom and dad, who were having a picnic nearby. They told them about the crocodile and how he tried to trick them. + +Mom and Dad hugged them and praised them. They said they were very smart and brave. They said they should never trust a crocodile. They said crocodiles were bad and dangerous. + +The crocodile was angry and sad. He had no friends. He had no fun. He went back to the water and sulked. He wished he was not so mean and hungry. He wished he was not a crocodile. +Tom is a small boy who likes to play outside. He has a red hat that he wears every day. He thinks his hat is very cool and keeps his head warm. + +One day, Tom sees a big dog in the park. The dog is friendly and wants to play with Tom. Tom likes the dog and runs to him. He throws a stick and the dog fetches it. They have fun together. + +But then, a strong wind blows. Tom's hat flies off his head and goes far away. Tom is sad and scared. He loves his hat and does not want to lose it. He rushes after his hat, but the wind is faster. The hat lands on a tree branch that is very high. + +Tom tries to reach his hat, but he is too small. He cannot climb the tree. He cries and calls for help. The dog hears him and comes to him. The dog is big and strong. He jumps and bites the hat. He pulls it down and gives it to Tom. + +Tom is happy and hugs the dog. He puts his hat back on his head and thanks the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks Tom's face. They are friends now. They go back to play with the stick. Tom and the dog have a good day. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park with their moms. There was a big temple in the park, with many steps and doors and windows. Tom and Lily wanted to see the temple, so they asked their moms if they could go. + +Their moms said yes, but they had to be careful and stay close. Tom and Lily ran to the temple, holding hands. They climbed the steps and looked at the doors and windows. They saw many pictures and colors and shapes on the walls. They thought the temple was very pretty and fun. + +But then, Tom tripped on a step and fell down. He hit his knee on the stone and it started to bleed. He cried out loud, because it hurt a lot. Lily saw Tom and ran to him. She felt sorry for him and wanted to help him. She took a tissue from her pocket and offered it to Tom. She said, "Here, Tom, use this to stop the blood. It will make you feel better." + +Tom took the tissue and thanked Lily. He pressed it on his knee and felt a little better. Lily hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tom, it will heal soon. You are very brave." Tom smiled and hugged Lily back. He said, "Thank you, Lily, you are very kind. You are my best friend." + +Their moms heard them and came to see what happened. They saw Tom's knee and said, "Oh, poor Tom, you hurt yourself. Let's go to the nurse and get a band-aid." They also saw Lily's tissue and said, "Oh, good Lily, you offered to help Tom. That was very nice of you." They praised Lily and Tom and took them to the nurse. The nurse cleaned Tom's knee and put a band-aid on it. She gave him a sticker and a candy and said, "There, you are all set. You are a brave boy." She also gave Lily a sticker and a candy and said, "And you are a sweet girl. You are a good friend." + +Tom and Lily felt happy and proud. They thanked the nurse and their moms and went back to the park. They played some more and had a lot of fun. They agreed that the temple was a great place to visit, but they also learned to be careful and to help each other. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pretty dress and a shiny mirror. Lily liked to look at herself in the mirror and pretend she was a princess. + +One day, Lily's friend Ben came to visit. Ben wanted to play with Lily's dolls too. He saw Anna and her mirror and asked Lily if he could hold them. Lily said no. She did not want to share her favorite doll and mirror. She said they were hers and only hers. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He thought Lily was not a good friend. He wanted to make Lily feel sorry. He waited until Lily was not looking and took Anna and her mirror. He ran outside and threw them on the ground. The mirror broke into many pieces. Anna's dress got dirty and torn. + +Lily heard a loud noise and saw what Ben had done. She cried and ran to her doll and mirror. She tried to pick up the pieces and attach them together, but it was too hard. She hugged Anna and said she was sorry. + +Ben saw Lily crying and felt bad. He realized he had done a very mean thing. He went to Lily and said he was sorry too. He said he should not have taken her doll and mirror. He said he should have been polite and asked nicely. He said he wanted to be her friend again. + +Lily looked at Ben and saw he was sorry. She felt sorry too. She said she should not have been selfish and rude. She said she should have shared her doll and mirror. She said she wanted to be his friend again too. + +They hugged and said they were sorry. They went inside and played with other toys. They learned to be polite and share. They were happy and had fun. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, but their favorite was a big red truck that could go very fast. They liked to take their truck to the beach and drive it on the sand and the rocks. + +One day, they went to the beach with their mom and dad. They brought their big red truck and a bucket and a shovel. They were very happy and excited. They ran to the sand and started to play. Lily wanted to dig a hole and fill it with water. Tom wanted to drive the truck on the rocks and make it jump. They agreed to take turns with the truck. + +Lily dug a big hole and filled it with water. She put some shells and seaweed in it. She said it was a pond for the fish. She gave the truck to Tom and said it was his turn. Tom drove the truck on the rocks and made it jump. He said it was a monster that could crush anything. He had a lot of fun. + +But then, Tom saw a bigger rock that was near the water. He wanted to make the truck jump over it. He drove the truck very fast and aimed for the rock. He did not see that the water was coming closer and closer. He did not hear Lily shouting at him to stop. He did not listen to his mom and dad calling his name. He only wanted to make the truck jump. + +He hit the rock with the truck and the truck flew in the air. But it did not land on the sand. It landed in the water. The water was deep and salty. The truck sank and disappeared. Tom was shocked and sad. He tried to reverse the truck, but it was too late. He had lost his favorite toy. + +Lily was angry and sad. She had warned Tom to be careful. She had loved the truck too. She cried and blamed Tom for being silly and selfish. Tom cried and said he was sorry. He had not meant to lose the truck. He had just wanted to have fun. + +Their mom and dad came and hugged them. They said they understood how they felt. They said they could buy them a new truck, but it would not be the same. They said they should learn from their mistake. They said they should be more careful and listen to each other. They said they should share and respect their toys. They said they should love each other more than their toys. + +The twins nodded and said they were sorry. They hugged each other and said they loved each other. They still missed their big red truck, but they knew they had something more important. They had each other. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Lily is very good at stacking blocks. She makes a tall tower with many colors. She is happy and claps her hands. + +Ben wants to make a tower too. But he is not good at stacking blocks. His blocks fall down and make a mess. He is frustrated and angry. He sees Lily's tower and wants to touch it. + +"No, Ben, don't touch my tower!" Lily says. "It is mine and I worked hard on it!" + +But Ben does not listen. He reaches out his hand and pushes Lily's tower. The blocks crash to the floor and break apart. Lily is sad and cries. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Lily asks. "That was not nice!" + +Ben feels sorry. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was frustrated because I could not make a tower. I wanted to touch your tower because it was so pretty. But I should not have pushed it. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily wipes her tears and nods. She says, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But next time, please ask me before you touch my things. And I can help you make a tower if you want. We can share the blocks and play together." + +Ben smiles and hugs Lily. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Let's make a tower together and clap our hands when we finish." + +They pick up the blocks and start to build a new tower. They are happy and clap their hands. +Sara likes to bake with Mom. They make cakes and cookies and pies. Sara likes to stir and pour and taste. Mom likes to smile and hug and kiss. + +One day, Sara and Mom bake a big cake for Dad. It is his birthday. They put eggs and flour and sugar and milk in a bowl. They stir and stir and stir. Then they pour the batter in a pan. They put the pan in the oven. They wait and wait and wait. + +While they wait, Sara sees a bug on the window. It is furry and brown and has six legs. Sara thinks it is cute. She wants to touch it. She climbs on a chair and reaches for the bug. But the bug is scared. It flies away. Sara falls off the chair. She cries and cries and cries. + +Mom hears Sara cry. She runs to the window. She sees Sara on the floor. She sees the bug on the wall. She sees the chair on its side. She is worried and angry and sad. + +Mom picks up Sara and hugs her. She asks if Sara is hurt. Sara says no. She says she is sorry. She says she wanted to see the bug. Mom says it is okay. She says bugs are not for touching. She says they can sting or bite or make you sick. She says they can look at the bug, but not touch it. + +Sara and Mom look at the bug. The bug looks at them. They say hello to the bug. The bug says nothing. It flies away again. Sara and Mom laugh and laugh and laugh. + +Then they smell something. It is the cake. It is ready. They go to the oven. They take out the cake. It is big and round and golden. It smells good. They let it cool. Then they decorate it. They put icing and sprinkles and candles on it. They write "Happy Birthday Dad" on it. They are happy and proud and excited. + +They wait for Dad to come home. They hide the cake. They sing "Happy Birthday" to him. They show him the cake. He is surprised and happy and grateful. He hugs Sara and Mom. He blows out the candles. He cuts the cake. He gives Sara and Mom a big slice. They eat the cake. It is sweet and soft and yummy. They say it is the best cake ever. They are happy and full and loved. +Tom loves to design rockets. He likes to draw them on paper, cut them out of cardboard, and stick them with tape. He has many rockets in his room, but he wants to make a new one. + +He finds an empty box in the garage. It is big and long, like a rocket. He asks his mom if he can use it. She says yes, but he has to be careful. He brings the box to his room and starts to design his rocket. + +He draws windows, wings, and a nose on the box. He paints it red and blue, his favorite colors. He cuts out a hole for the door and makes a ladder with string. He puts some pillows and toys inside the box. He is very happy with his rocket. + +He invites his sister Lily to see his rocket. She likes it too. She asks him if they can play with it. He says yes, but he has to be the pilot. She says okay, she will be the co-pilot. They put on their helmets and get inside the rocket. + +They pretend to blast off and fly to the moon. They see stars, planets, and aliens. They have a lot of fun. They design rockets. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with toys and books. They had a big ship made of wood and paper. They pretended to sail on the sea and have adventures. + +One day, a new boy came to their school. His name was Tom. He had many toys and books too. He saw Lily and Ben playing with their ship. He wanted to play with them. + +"Can I play with your ship?" he asked. + +"Sure, you can play with us," Lily said. She was kind and liked to share. + +But Tom was not kind. He was mean and greedy. He took the ship and ran away. He laughed and said, "This is my ship now. You can't have it back. It is too good for you." + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They chased after Tom. They wanted their ship back. They loved their ship. They valued their ship. + +But Tom was fast and smart. He ran to his house and locked the door. He put the ship on his shelf. He smiled and said, "This is my ship now. I have the best ship in the world." + +Lily and Ben knocked on the door. They cried and shouted, "Give us our ship back. You are not nice. You are not fair. You are a thief." + +But Tom did not listen. He did not care. He ignored them and played with their ship. He broke their ship. He tore the paper and snapped the wood. He threw the pieces in the trash. He said, "This ship is no good. It is ugly and old. I don't want it anymore." + +Lily and Ben saw what he did. They were very sad and very angry. They lost their ship. They lost their friend. They learned a hard lesson. They learned that some people are not nice. They learned that some people do not value what they have. They learned that some people are not smart. They learned that some people are bad. +Tom and Sue like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to drive them on the floor and make noises. Tom has a big red car that he loves very much. He says it is his license car and he can go anywhere with it. + +One day, a new boy enters their room. His name is Ben and he has a big blue car. He sees Tom's red car and wants it. He says it is his license car and he can go anywhere with it. Tom says no, it is his car and he does not want to share. Ben gets angry and tries to grab the red car from Tom. They start to fight and pull the car. + +Sue sees them fighting and feels scared. She wants them to stop and be friendly. She tries to talk to them and say they can play with both cars. But they do not listen to her. They keep fighting and pulling the car. The car breaks in half and makes a loud noise. Tom and Ben start to cry. Sue starts to cry too. + +The teacher hears the noise and enters the room. She sees the broken car and the crying children. She is very upset and angry. She says they are naughty and have to go to time out. She takes them to a corner and makes them sit there. They cannot play with any cars or toys. They feel sad and sorry. They wish they had been friendly and shared the car. +Sara was a young girl who liked to play with her blocks. She had many blocks of different colors and shapes, and she could make a stack as high as her head. She was proud of her stack and showed it to her mom and dad. + +One day, Sara was playing with her blocks when her brother Tom came into her room. Tom was older than Sara and he did not like blocks. He liked cars and trucks and planes. He saw Sara's stack and said, "That's boring. Blocks are for babies. Watch this!" He kicked Sara's stack and made it fall down. The blocks scattered all over the floor and some hit Sara on her arm and leg. Sara cried out in pain and anger. + +"Tom, why did you do that?" Sara asked. "You broke my stack and hurt me. You are mean and bad." + +Tom did not care. He laughed and said, "Stop crying, you crybaby. It's just blocks. They don't matter. You should play with something else." + +Sara felt sad and mad. She ran to her mom and told her what Tom did. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. Tom was wrong to do that. He should not break your things or hurt you. Let me see your arm and leg. Do they hurt a lot?" + +Sara showed her mom her arm and leg. They had some red marks and scratches from the blocks. Her mom said, "They are not very bad. They will heal soon. But they might sting a little. Do you want a band-aid and some ice?" + +Sara nodded. She liked band-aids and ice. They made her feel better. Her mom gave her a band-aid and some ice and said, "There you go. You are brave and strong. I love you, Sara." + +Sara smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for helping me. Can I play with my blocks again?" + +Her mom said, "Of course you can. They are your blocks and you can play with them however you want. But be careful not to step on them or leave them on the floor. Someone might trip on them or hurt themselves." + +Sara said, "OK, mom. I will be careful. I will make a new stack and show you later." + +Her mom said, "I can't wait to see it. Have fun, Sara." + +Sara went back to her room and picked up her blocks. She started to make a new stack, bigger and better than before. She was happy and forgot about Tom. She hoped he would learn to be nice and play with her someday. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big bear. The bear had a red hat, a blue coat, and a yellow button on his chest. When they pressed the button, the bear would talk and sing. + +One day, Tom and Lily were playing with the bear in their room. They pressed the button and the bear said, "Hello, I am your friend. Do you want to hear a song?" Tom and Lily nodded and the bear sang a funny song. They laughed and clapped. + +But then, Tom had a bad idea. He wanted to see what was inside the bear. He said to Lily, "Let's part the bear and look at his stuff." Lily was scared. She said, "No, Tom, don't do that. You will hurt the bear and he will not talk or sing anymore." But Tom did not listen. He was foolish. He took a pair of scissors and cut the bear's coat. He pulled out the button and some wires. + +Lily cried and said, "Tom, you are mean. You broke the bear. He was our friend." Tom felt sorry. He tried to put the button and the wires back, but it was too late. The bear was silent. He did not say hello, he did not sing, he did not move. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They hugged the bear and said, "We are sorry, bear. We love you. Please talk to us again." But the bear did not answer. He was broken. Tom and Lily learned a lesson. They should not part their toys. They should be kind and careful. They should not be foolish. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They see a big pan on the stove. They want to use the pan to make noise. + +"Let's bang the pan with spoons!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +They climb on a chair and reach for the pan. But the pan is hot. It burns their fingers. They scream and drop the pan. The pan makes a loud noise and falls on the floor. + +Mom hears the noise and runs to the kitchen. She sees Tom and Lily crying and the pan on the floor. She is angry and worried. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "The pan is hot! You could have hurt yourself!" + +"We wanted to play with the pan," Tom says. + +"That was a bad idea," Mom says. "The pan is not a toy. It is for cooking. You should never touch the stove or the pans. They can be very hot and dangerous." + +"We are sorry, Mom," Lily says. + +Mom hugs them and puts some ice on their fingers. She tells them to be more careful and to ask before they touch anything in the kitchen. + +Tom and Lily learn their lesson. They do not play with the pan anymore. They play with their toys instead. They are lucky that they did not get hurt badly. They are also lucky that Mom loves them and forgives them. +Anna likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She likes to wash the fruits and put them in a big bowl. She likes to squeeze the oranges and make juice. She likes to pour the juice in a glass and drink it. + +One day, Anna sees a big plate on the table. It has many cookies on it. They look yummy. Anna wants to have a cookie. She climbs on a chair and reaches for the plate. But the plate is too far. Anna stretches her arm and tries to grab the plate. + +Oh no! The plate is too heavy. Anna cannot hold it. The plate slips from her hand and falls on the floor. It breaks into many pieces. The cookies scatter everywhere. Anna hears a loud noise. She is scared. She starts to cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the broken plate and the cookies. She sees Anna crying on the chair. Mom is not angry. She is careful. She picks up Anna and hugs her. She says, "It's okay, Anna. It was an accident. You are not hurt. The plate and the cookies can be replaced. But you are my precious girl. I love you." + +Anna feels better. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted a cookie. I was hungry." Mom says, "I understand, Anna. But next time, please ask me first. I will give you a cookie. And you can help me make more juice. Do you want to do that?" Anna nods. She says, "Yes, Mom. I love you too." Mom smiles. She says, "Come on, let's clean up this mess. And then we can have some juice and cookies together." Anna and Mom work together. They are happy. +Tommy loves to play with his toy train. He has a big engine and many cars that he can link together. He likes to make the engine go fast and make loud noises. He pretends he is the driver and he can go anywhere he wants. + +But Tommy's mom tells him to behave. She says he has to be careful with his train and not break it. She says he has to share it with his sister Lily and not be mean. She says he has to play safe and not hurt himself or others. + +One day, Tommy does not listen to his mom. He takes his train to the park and plays on the slide. He thinks it is fun to slide down with his engine and make it fly in the air. He does not see Lily coming up the stairs. He slides down and hits Lily with his engine. Lily falls and cries. Tommy's engine breaks into pieces. + +Tommy feels bad. He says he is sorry to Lily and hugs her. He says he is sorry to his mom and picks up his engine. He says he is sorry to his train and tries to fix it. He learns his lesson. He decides to behave and play safe with his train. He hopes his engine will work again. He loves his toy train. +Sara was a little girl who liked to play dress-up. She had many clothes and hats and shoes in her room. One day, she found a new thing in her closet. It was a long, white veil that her mom wore when she married her dad. Sara thought it was very pretty and wanted to try it on. + +She took the veil and wrapped it around her head and shoulders. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She felt like a princess. She decided to show her mom and dad how beautiful she was. She ran downstairs with the veil on. + +But she did not see the cat on the stairs. The cat was scared of the veil and jumped on Sara. Sara tripped and fell down the stairs. The veil ripped and Sara hurt her knee. She cried very loud. + +Her mom and dad heard her cry and came to help her. They saw the veil and the cat and the blood on Sara's knee. They were very sad and angry. They asked Sara why she took the veil without asking. Sara said she was sorry and that she just wanted to play. + +Her mom and dad hugged her and said they loved her. They said the veil was very special and not a toy. They said they were glad she was not badly hurt. They said she should always ask before she uses something that is not hers. They said they would fix the veil and her knee. + +Sara learned a lesson that day. She learned to respect other people's things and to be careful when she plays. She also learned that being beautiful is not only about what you wear, but how you act. She said thank you to her mom and dad and gave them a sweet kiss. +Lila got a new toy for her birthday. It was a zebra. It had black and white stripes and a soft mane. Lila loved her zebra. She named it Zee. + +Lila played with Zee every day. She took him to the park, to the zoo, and to her bed. She hugged him and kissed him and told him stories. Zee was her best friend. + +One day, Lila and Zee went to the beach. They had fun in the sand and the water. They made a castle and a moat. They saw a crab and a starfish. They ate ice cream and cookies. + +But when they came home, Zee was dirty. He had sand and salt and sticky spots on his fur. Lila's mom said, "Zee needs a wash. He is too dirty to sleep with you." + +Lila did not want to wash Zee. She was afraid he would lose his stripes or his softness. She said, "No, mom. Zee is fine. He likes being dirty." + +But mom said, "No, Lila. Zee will be happier if he is clean. He will smell better and feel better. And you will too. Come on, let's wash him together." + +Lila and mom took Zee to the bathroom. They filled the tub with warm water and bubbles. They gently rubbed Zee with a sponge and shampoo. They rinsed him and squeezed him. They wrapped him in a towel and dried him. + +Lila looked at Zee. He was still black and white. He was still soft. He was still her zebra. But he was also shiny and fluffy and fresh. He smelled like flowers and soap. He smiled at Lila. + +Lila smiled back. She hugged him and kissed him and said, "You are right, mom. Zee is happier when he is clean. And so am I. Thank you for helping me wash him." + +Mom smiled too. She said, "You are welcome, Lila. I'm glad you love your new toy. Now, let's go to bed. Zee is ready for a good night's sleep." + +Lila and Zee went to bed. They snuggled and cuddled. They said good night to each other and to mom. They closed their eyes and dreamed of the beach. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with bricks. They make houses and towers and cars with bricks. They have many bricks in a big box. + +One day, a new boy comes to play. His name is Max. He has no bricks. He sees Tom and Sam's bricks. He wants some bricks. He waits for Tom and Sam to look away. Then he takes some bricks and puts them in his bag. He does this many times. He is stealing bricks. + +Tom and Sam do not see Max stealing bricks. They keep playing. But soon they notice that some bricks are missing. They look in the box. The box is almost empty. They are sad and angry. They wonder who took their bricks. + +They look around. They see Max's bag. It is big and heavy. They hear some bricks inside. They go to Max. They ask him to open his bag. Max says no. He says the bricks are his. He lies. + +Tom and Sam do not believe Max. They pull his bag. Max pulls back. They fight over the bag. The bag breaks. The bricks fall out. Tom and Sam see their bricks. They recognize them. They shout at Max. They say he is a thief and a liar. They say he is weird. They tell him to go away. + +Max is scared and ashamed. He runs away. He leaves the bricks behind. He has no friends. He is sorry. He wishes he did not steal bricks. He wishes he asked Tom and Sam to share. He learns a lesson. Stealing is bad. Sharing is good. +Ben and Lily were restless. They wanted to play, but it was raining outside. They looked around the house for something fun to do. + +"Let's build something!" Ben said. He found some blocks and a big box. "We can make a castle!" + +"OK!" Lily said. She liked castles. She helped Ben stack the blocks and put the box on top. They made a door and a window. They pretended to be a king and a queen. + +"This is our castle!" Ben said. "We need a flag!" + +Lily ran to her room and came back with a mint. It was green and shiny. She stuck it on a stick and waved it in the air. + +"Look, Ben! This is our flag! It smells good, too!" + +Ben smiled and took the flag. He put it on the box. "You're right, Lily! It's a great flag! Our castle is the best!" + +They played with their castle for a long time. They had fun and forgot about the rain. They were not restless anymore. They were happy. +Anna liked to play with her mom's makeup. She liked to put on lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush. She thought she looked pretty and grown-up. She did not know that makeup was not for kids. She did not know that makeup could make her skin hurt or her eyes itch. + +One day, Anna found her mom's makeup bag in the bathroom. She decided to play with it while her mom was busy. She put on a lot of makeup on her face. She also put some on her dog, Spot. Spot was a loyal dog. He loved Anna and did not mind when she played with him. + +But when Anna's mom came back, she was very angry. She did not recognize Anna or Spot. She thought they were strangers who had broken into her house. She screamed and called the police. Anna and Spot were scared and confused. They tried to explain, but Anna's mom did not listen. She did not see her daughter or her dog. She only saw two weird creatures with makeup. + +The police came and took Anna and Spot away. They thought they were dangerous and crazy. They locked them up in a cage. Anna and Spot cried and missed their mom. They wished they had never played with the makeup. They wished they could go back home. But it was too late. They had made a big mistake. They had lost their mom's love. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a car, a ball, a bear and a train. He makes noises with his mouth when he plays. Vroom, vroom, bounce, bounce, roar, roar, choo, choo. + +But Tom has a problem. He cannot hear very well. He is deaf. He wears a thing in his ear that helps him hear a little bit. But he still misses some sounds. Sometimes he does not hear his mom or dad when they call him. Sometimes he does not hear his friends when they talk to him. + +One day, Tom goes to the doctor. The doctor looks in his ear and says he has an infection. He gives him some medicine to make it better. He tells Tom to take the medicine every day and to listen to his mom and dad. He says the medicine will help him hear better. + +Tom does not like the medicine. It is yucky and bitter. He does not want to take it. He thinks he can hear fine with his thing in his ear. He hides the medicine under his bed and plays with his toys. + +But the infection does not go away. It gets worse. Tom starts to feel pain in his ear. He cannot hear anything at all. He cannot hear his toys, his mom, his dad or his friends. He feels scared and sad. + +He tells his mom he is sorry. He shows her the medicine under his bed. He says he will take it now. He hopes it will make him hear again. + +His mom hugs him and says it is okay. She says she loves him. She gives him the medicine and tells him to listen to the doctor. She says the medicine will make him better soon. + +Tom takes the medicine and listens to his mom. He hopes he can hear her say she loves him again. He hopes he can hear his toys, his dad and his friends again. He hopes he can play and make noises again. He hopes he can hear. +Lily likes to draw. She draws flowers and trees and suns. She draws with crayons and paper. She is very good at drawing. + +One day, Lily's teacher says they will have a test. Lily is scared. She does not like tests. Tests are hard and boring. She does not want to do the test. + +But Lily's teacher is nice. She says the test is not hard or boring. She says the test is fun and easy. She says the test is to draw something. Lily likes to draw. She is happy. + +Lily draws a picture of her family. She draws her mom and dad and brother and dog. She draws them with smiles and hugs. She draws them with bright colors. She is proud of her picture. + +Lily's teacher likes her picture. She says Lily did a good job. She says she will send her picture to Lily's mom and dad. She says they will be happy to see it. Lily is happy. She likes her teacher. She likes to draw. She likes tests. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. They want the same toy or book. They pull and push and yell. + +Mom works in an office. She has a big desk and a computer. She talks on the phone and writes on papers. She likes her job. But sometimes she is very busy. She has to do many things. She cannot play with Lily and Ben. + +One day, Lily and Ben were fighting again. They both wanted the same book. It was a book about animals. They loved animals. They did not want to share. They made a lot of noise. Mom heard them from her office. She was not happy. She had an important call. She needed quiet. + +Mom came out of her office. She saw Lily and Ben. They were still fighting. They did not see Mom. Mom was angry. She took the book from them. She said, "You are being very naughty. You are not sharing. You are making too much noise. You are disturbing me. I have to work. You have to separate. Lily, you go to your room. Ben, you go to the living room. You cannot play together until you say sorry." + +Lily and Ben were sad. They did not want to separate. They wanted to play together. They wanted the book. They did not like their rooms. They were boring. They did not like the living room. It was ugly. It had old furniture and curtains. They missed each other. They missed Mom. They realized they were wrong. They wanted to say sorry. They wanted to hug. They wanted to share. They wanted to be quiet. They wanted to make Mom happy. They wanted to be together. +Tom is a bald man who likes to teach. He teaches big kids and small kids how to read and write and count. He also teaches them about animals and plants and stars. He has many books and pictures and toys in his classroom. + +One day, Tom decides to take his small kids to the zoo. He wants to show them some wild animals that they have never seen before. He puts them on a big bus and drives to the zoo. The kids are very excited and happy. + +At the zoo, Tom and his small kids see many wild animals. They see lions and tigers and bears. They see monkeys and elephants and giraffes. They see birds and snakes and crocodiles. Tom teaches them the names and sounds of the animals. He also teaches them how to be safe and respectful around the animals. + +"Look, kids, this is a lion. He is the king of the jungle. He has a big mane and sharp teeth. He roars like this: Rrrrr!" Tom says. + +"Wow, he is so big and loud!" one kid says. + +"Can we pet him?" another kid asks. + +"No, no, no. We cannot pet him. He is wild and dangerous. We have to stay behind the fence and watch him from far away. We can say hello to him, but we cannot touch him. Do you understand?" Tom says. + +"Yes, we understand. Hello, lion!" the kids say. + +Tom smiles and takes his small kids to see more wild animals. He teaches them many things and they have a lot of fun. They thank Tom for taking them to the zoo and giving them a great day. Tom is happy and proud of his small kids. He loves to teach. +Sara and Ben like to play with their cart. They fill it with toys and pretend to be servers. They take turns to push the cart and ask each other what they want. + +"Hello, I am Sara, your server. What do you want from the cart?" Sara asks Ben. + +"I want the teddy bear and the ball, please," Ben says. + +"Here you go. That is one teddy bear and one ball. Do you want anything else?" Sara says. + +"No, thank you. You are a good server," Ben says. + +They switch roles and Ben pushes the cart to Sara. + +"Hello, I am Ben, your server. What do you want from the cart?" Ben asks Sara. + +"I want the doll and the book, please," Sara says. + +"Here you go. That is one doll and one book. Do you want anything else?" Ben says. + +"No, thank you. You are a good server, too," Sara says. + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy and peaceful. They like to play with their cart. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys. Today, Mom takes them to the store. She says they can choose one toy each. + +Anna and Ben run to the toy aisle. They look at many toys. They see dolls, cars, blocks, and books. Anna likes a pink doll with a dress. Ben likes a blue car that makes noise. + +They pick up their toys and go to Mom. Mom smiles and says, "Are you ready to go?" + +Anna and Ben nod. But then they see a big teddy bear. It is brown and soft. It has a red bow. They both want the teddy bear. + +They look at each other. They look at Mom. They look at the teddy bear. It is difficult to decide. + +"Can we have the teddy bear, Mom?" they ask together. + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, you can only have one toy each. You have to share the teddy bear." + +Anna and Ben think. They do not want to share the teddy bear. They want to have it for themselves. But they also do not want to give up their toys. + +They look at each other again. They look at Mom. They look at the teddy bear. It is still difficult to decide. + +Then Anna says, "Ben, you can have the teddy bear. I will keep the doll." + +Ben says, "No, Anna, you can have the teddy bear. I will keep the car." + +They hug each other. They say, "Thank you, you are a good twin." + +Mom smiles and says, "You are both very kind and generous. I am proud of you." + +They go to the cashier and pay for their toys. They leave the store happy. They have new toys and a good twin. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys and read books. But today they are very sleepy. They yawn and rub their eyes. + +Mommy says it is time for a nap. She takes them to their room and gives them each a hug. She says she loves them very much. She pours some water in their cups and puts them on the nightstand. She says they can drink some water if they are thirsty. + +Lily and Max snuggle in their beds. They have soft blankets and pillows. They have their favorite stuffed animals. Lily has a bunny and Max has a bear. They hug their animals and close their eyes. + +Soon they are asleep. They dream of happy things. They dream of playing in the park, eating ice cream, and flying kites. They smile in their sleep. + +Mommy comes to check on them. She sees them sleeping peacefully. She smiles too. She is proud of her twins. She kisses them gently and leaves the door ajar. She says she will wake them up when it is time for a snack. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to be a good cook like her mom. But mom was very busy today. She had to make a big soup for the family. She had many pots and pans on the stove. + +Lily saw a shiny pot on the counter. It was not hot. It was empty. Lily wanted to play with it. She reached for the pot. But the pot was too heavy for her. She could not hold it. She dropped the pot on the floor. + +The pot made a loud noise. It scared Lily. She started to cry. Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Lily and the pot. She was not angry. She was worried. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, sweetie. You are not hurt. But you have to be careful. The kitchen is not a place to play. The pots and pans are not toys. They are for cooking. Next time, ask me before you touch anything." + +Lily said she was sorry. She did not mean to drop the pot. She just wanted to help. Mom smiled and said, "I know, honey. You are a good helper. But today I am very busy. Why don't you go to your room and play with your dolls? I will call you when the soup is ready." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I love you." She gave mom a kiss and went to her room. She took her dolls and played with them. She pretended they were cooking soup. She used a small pot that was not heavy. She did not drop it. She was happy. +Sam was a boy who liked to draw. He drew cars, trees, animals and people. He wanted to improve his drawings and make them look more real. He asked his mom to help him. + +"Mom, can you show me how to draw better?" he said. + +"Sure, Sam. Let me see what you have." Mom said. She looked at his drawings and smiled. "You are doing very well, Sam. But if you want to improve, you can try to use more colors, shapes and details. For example, you can draw the wheels of the car round, not square. And you can add some windows, doors and lights. Do you want to try?" + +"Yes, Mom. Thank you." Sam said. He took his crayons and started to draw again. He followed Mom's advice and added more colors, shapes and details. He was happy with his new drawings. They looked more real and more fun. + +That night, Sam had a nightmare. He dreamed that his drawings came to life and chased him. The car had big teeth and growled. The tree had long arms and grabbed him. The animal had sharp claws and scratched him. The person had a scary face and laughed. Sam was very scared and ran away. He cried for help. + +"Sam, Sam, wake up. It's just a dream." Mom said. She heard Sam's cry and came to his room. She hugged him and comforted him. "It's okay, Sam. It's not real. It's just a nightmare. You are safe with me." + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I had a bad dream. My drawings were mean to me. They wanted to hurt me." Sam said. + +"Shh, Sam. Don't be sorry. It's not your fault. Sometimes we have nightmares when we are worried or afraid of something. Maybe you were too excited or nervous about your drawings. But they are just drawings. They can't hurt you. They are your creations. You can make them nice or mean, happy or sad, ordinary or special. It's up to you. You have a lot of imagination and talent, Sam. You should be proud of your drawings, not afraid of them." Mom said. + +"Really, Mom? I can make them nice and happy and special?" Sam said. + +"Of course, Sam. You can make them anything you want. You can even give them names and stories. They are your friends, not your enemies. Why don't you try to draw them again tomorrow and see how they look?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. I will try. Thank you, Mom. I love you." Sam said. + +"I love you too, Sam. Now, go back to sleep. Have sweet dreams, my dear." Mom said. She kissed him and tucked him in. She turned off the light and left the room. + +Sam closed his eyes and fell asleep. He did not have any more nightmares. He dreamed of his drawings, but they were nice and happy and special. They played with him and talked to him. They told him their names and stories. They thanked him for drawing them and making them real. Sam was happy and smiled. He had a good dream. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their big house. They had many toys and books and games, but they also liked to explore. One day, they decided to go upstairs, where their parents' room and the attic were. They knew they were not allowed to go there, but they were curious. + +"Come on, Ben, let's see what's upstairs!" Lily said, holding her brother's hand. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad might hear us," Ben said, looking around. + +They tiptoed up the stairs, trying not to make any noise. They passed by their parents' room, which was closed. They saw a door at the end of the hall, which had a sign that said "Keep Out". + +"What's in there?" Lily asked, pointing at the door. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's the attic. Maybe there are some old things or secrets or monsters," Ben said, feeling scared. + +"Let's find out!" Lily said, reaching for the doorknob. + +"No, Lily, don't! It might be dangerous!" Ben said, pulling her back. + +But it was too late. Lily opened the door, and a gust of wind blew out. The door slammed shut behind them, and they heard a loud click. They were locked in the mysterious room. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted, banging on the door. + +But no one heard them. They were trapped upstairs. +Sara liked to choose her own food. She did not like when Mom or Dad told her what to eat. She wanted to try new things and see what they tasted like. Sometimes she liked them, sometimes she did not. + +One day, Mom took Sara to the store. She said they had to buy some food for a test. Sara did not know what a test was, but she was curious. She saw many different kinds of food on the shelves. She saw apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, and lemons. She liked apples and bananas, but she had never tried oranges, grapes, or lemons. She asked Mom if she could choose one of them. + +Mom said yes, but she warned Sara that some of them were sour. Sara did not know what sour meant, but she thought it sounded fun. She decided to choose a lemon. She liked the bright yellow color and the smooth skin. She asked Mom to cut it for her when they got home. + +Mom agreed, but she smiled in a funny way. She seemed to know something that Sara did not. Sara did not mind. She was excited to taste the lemon. She thought it would be sweet and juicy, like an apple. + +When they got home, Mom cut the lemon in half and gave one piece to Sara. Sara took a big bite and squeezed the juice in her mouth. She expected to feel happy, but she felt something else. She felt a sharp pain in her tongue and a bitter taste in her mouth. She spit out the lemon and made a face. She did not like it at all. It was sour! + +Mom laughed and hugged Sara. She said she was sorry, but she wanted to teach Sara a lesson. She said that not all food was good for her, and that she should listen to Mom and Dad when they told her what to eat. She said that the test was to see if Sara liked sour food or not. She said that Sara did not pass the test, but she was proud of her for trying something new. + +Sara felt a little sad, but she also felt a little silly. She realized that Mom was right, and that she should trust her more. She said she was sorry, and that she would not choose a lemon again. She asked Mom if she could have an apple instead. Mom said yes, and gave her a sweet and crunchy apple. Sara smiled and took a bite. She liked it much better. It was not sour! +Tom and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to climb the trees, swing on the swings, and slide on the slides. One day, they saw a big tent in the park. It had many colors and pictures on it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They ran to the tent and opened the flap. They saw many things that they did not know. They saw shiny stones, soft rugs, and strange masks. They also saw a sign that said "Temple". They did not know what that meant, but they thought it was a fun place to play. + +They started to touch and move everything they saw. They did not care if they broke or messed up anything. They thought they were having fun, but they were being very loud and rude. They did not see that there was a man in the corner. He was the owner of the tent and the temple. He was very angry. + +He came out of the corner and shouted at them. "What are you doing? This is not a playground! This is a temple! It is a special place for people who believe in God. You are not welcome here! You are disrespectful and naughty! Go away!" + +Tom and Mia were scared and ashamed. They ran out of the tent and back to the park. They realized that they had done something wrong. They learned that they should not search and touch things that do not belong to them. They also learned that they should respect other people's beliefs and places. They said sorry to each other and to the man. They decided to play nicely and quietly in the park. They never went back to the tent or the temple. +Sara liked to play with water. She liked to splash in the tub, in the pool, and in the sink. She liked to make bubbles and waves and rainbows. But she knew she had to be careful with water. Mama said water can make a mess and break things. + +One day, Sara saw a fancy glass on the table. It was shiny and sparkly and had a pretty flower on it. Sara wanted to see the glass better. She climbed on a chair and reached for the glass. But the glass was too far and too heavy. Sara pulled the glass and it fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces and water spilled everywhere. + +Sara was scared and sad. She heard Mama coming and she knew she was in trouble. She wanted to hide or run away. But she also wanted to say sorry and get a hug. She did not know what to do. She started to cry. + +Mama came and saw the mess. She saw the broken glass and the water and Sara. She was angry and worried. She said, "Sara, what did you do? You could have hurt yourself. You know you are not supposed to touch the fancy glass. That was Grandma's glass. It was very special." + +Sara felt very bad. She said, "I'm sorry, Mama. I just wanted to see the glass. I like water. I like to splash. But I did not mean to break the glass. I'm sorry, Mama. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mama sighed and hugged Sara. She said, "I'm not mad at you, Sara. I'm glad you are not hurt. But you have to be more careful with water and glass. They can be dangerous and precious. Next time, ask me before you touch something. And let's clean up this mess together. OK?" + +Sara nodded and smiled. She said, "OK, Mama. I love you. And I love Grandma. Can we get her a new glass?" + +Mama smiled and said, "Maybe we can. But first, let's dry up and have a snack. How about some cookies and milk?" + +Sara clapped and said, "Yes, please. Cookies and milk are my favorite. And they are not fancy. They are yummy." +Tim was a dog who liked to dig. He dug holes in the yard, in the park, and even in the street. He did not care if he made a mess or if he bothered other animals. He was a rude dog. + +One day, he dug a big hole and found a bone. He was very happy and ran away with it. He did not want to share it with anyone. He thought it was the best bone ever. + +But soon, he met a bigger dog who wanted his bone. The bigger dog growled and chased him. Tim was scared and ran away. He tried to hide his bone, but the bigger dog found it and took it. Tim was very sad and angry. He had lost his bone. + +He went back to his hole and saw another bone. He thought it was his bone, but it was not. It was a bone that another dog had buried there. The other dog was nice and had many friends. He did not mind sharing his bones. He saw Tim and said, "Hello, do you want to play with me? You can have this bone if you like." + +Tim was surprised and ashamed. He realized that he had been rude and selfish. He said, "I'm sorry, I was wrong. I don't deserve this bone. You are very kind and generous. Can we be friends?" + +The other dog smiled and said, "Of course, we can be friends. There are many bones in the world, but not many friends. Friends are more valuable than bones." + +Tim learned a lesson that day. He learned to value friendship and to share his bones. He became a nicer and happier dog. +Tom and Mia were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very happy with their snowman. They gave him a name: Bob. + +But the sun was shining very bright. The snow started to melt. Bob's hat fell off. His scarf became wet. His carrot nose dropped to the ground. Tom and Mia were sad. They did not want Bob to melt. + +They ran to their house and got a big blanket. They wrapped the blanket around Bob. They hoped the blanket would keep him cold. They said, "Please, do not melt, Bob. We love you." + +But the blanket was not enough. The sun was too hot. Bob melted more and more. He became smaller and smaller. Soon, he was just a puddle of water. Tom and Mia cried. They said, "Goodbye, Bob. You were a good snowman." + +They felt very poor. They had lost their friend. But then, they saw something in the water. It was Bob's hat, his scarf and his carrot nose. They picked them up and smiled. They said, "We can make Bob again. When it snows, we will make him again. He will be happy. And we will be happy too." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the park. There is a big slide, a swing, and a climbing frame. Anna and Ben run to the climbing frame. They want to climb to the top. + +"Look, Ben, I can climb faster than you!" Anna says. She grabs the bars and pulls herself up. + +"No, you can't, Anna, I can climb faster than you!" Ben says. He follows her and tries to catch up. + +They climb and climb until they reach the top. They look around and see the park, the trees, and the sky. They feel happy and proud. + +"Wow, we are so high!" Anna says. + +"Yes, we are! We can see everything!" Ben says. + +They sit on the pitch. The pitch is the flat part of the climbing frame. It is made of wood and has a roof. It is like a little house. Anna and Ben feel comfortable and cozy. + +"Can we stay here for a while?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, we can. It is our secret place!" Ben says. + +They smile and hug each other. They enjoy the view and the breeze. They are glad they can climb. +Tom and Jen are twins who love to bake with Mom. They help her mix the flour, the eggs, the sugar and the milk in a big bowl. Then they pour the batter into a pan and Mom puts it in the oven. They wait for the cake to be ready. + +But one day, Mom has to go to the store and she tells Tom and Jen to stay away from the oven. She says it is very hot and can make fire. She says she will be back soon and they can have cake then. Tom and Jen say okay and Mom leaves. + +Tom and Jen are bored. They want to see the cake. They think it smells yummy. They go to the kitchen and peek at the oven. They see the cake is brown and fluffy. They want to taste it. They forget what Mom said. + +They open the oven and reach for the pan. But the pan is very hot and it burns their hands. They scream and drop the pan. The cake falls on the floor and breaks. The oven makes a loud noise and sparks fly. Tom and Jen are scared. They run to the living room and cry. + +Mom comes back and sees the mess. She is angry and sad. She turns off the oven and cleans the floor. She hugs Tom and Jen and says they are lucky they did not start a fire. She says they should never touch the oven without her. She says they should listen to her and be patient. She says she loves them and forgives them. She says they can bake another cake tomorrow. Tom and Jen say they are sorry and they love her too. They learn their lesson. They promise to be good and wait for the cake. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play near the river. The river was big and blue and had many fish and ducks. Tom and Lily liked to watch the fish and ducks and throw stones in the water. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He wanted to joke with Lily and make her laugh. He saw a big frog on a rock and picked it up. He hid the frog behind his back and walked to Lily. + +"Hey, Lily, do you want to see something pretty?" he asked. + +Lily was curious and nodded. "Yes, Tom, what is it?" + +Tom smiled and showed her the frog. "Look, it's a pretty frog!" he said. + +But Lily did not laugh. She was scared of the frog and screamed. She ran away from Tom and the frog. She tripped on a stone and fell into the river. The water was cold and deep and Lily could not swim. She cried for help. + +Tom was sorry. He did not mean to scare Lily. He threw the frog away and ran to the river. He saw Lily's head above the water and reached out his hand. He pulled Lily out of the river and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry. It was a joke, a bad joke. I wanted to make you laugh, not cry. Are you okay?" he said. + +Lily was wet and cold and angry. She pushed Tom away and glared at him. "That was not a joke, Tom, that was mean. You made me scared and hurt. I don't want to play with you anymore. Go away!" she said. + +Tom felt sad and ashamed. He realized he had been a bad friend. He wanted to say sorry again, but Lily did not listen. She walked away from him and went home. + +Tom learned a lesson that day. He learned that jokes should be funny, not scary. He learned that jokes should make people happy, not sad. He learned that jokes should be kind, not mean. He learned that jokes should be good, not bad. He hoped that Lily would forgive him and be his friend again. He decided to be a better friend and a better joker. +Sara liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and she made pictures of her family, her friends and her toys. She was very proud of her drawings and she hung them on the wall of her room. + +One day, her little brother Ben came into her room. He was curious and he wanted to play with her crayons. He took them from her box and he started to scribble on her pictures. He did not know that he was ruining them. He just liked to make lines and shapes. + +Sara saw what he was doing and she was very angry. She ran to him and shouted, "Stop! You are spoiling my pictures! They are delicate and you are breaking them!" She grabbed the crayons from his hand and pushed him away. Ben started to cry and he ran to his mom. + +Sara looked at her pictures and she felt very sad. They were not beautiful anymore. They had ugly marks and tears. She wanted to restore them, but she did not know how. She wished she had more paper and more crayons. + +Her mom heard the noise and she came to see what was wrong. She saw Sara crying and Ben sobbing. She asked them what happened and they told her. She hugged them both and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I know you love your pictures. And I'm sorry, Ben. I know you did not mean to hurt them. You are both good children, but you need to be careful with your things and respect each other's work." + +She took Sara and Ben to the kitchen and gave them some cookies and milk. She said, "Sara, I have an idea. Why don't you and Ben make new pictures together? You can teach him how to draw and he can help you with the colors. You can make a new image of something you both like. Maybe a flower, or a car, or a dinosaur. What do you think?" + +Sara thought for a moment and then she smiled. She said, "OK, mom. That sounds fun. Maybe we can make a picture of a rainbow. I like rainbows and Ben likes them too." She looked at Ben and said, "Do you want to draw with me, Ben?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Sara. I'm sorry I messed up your pictures. I want to learn how to draw like you. You are very good." He smiled and said, "I like rainbows too. They are pretty and they have many colors." + +Sara and Ben hugged and said, "We love you, mom." Mom said, "I love you too, my sweeties. Now, let's go and find some paper and crayons and make some beautiful pictures." She took them by the hand and led them to the living room, where they had a big table and a box of crayons. They sat down and started to draw, happy and excited. They restored their friendship and their creativity. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Max follows her. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Max asks. + +"Yes, I am ready, Max!" Lily says. She sits on the slide and slides down. She goes very fast and feels the wind in her hair. She laughs and says, "Whee!" + +Max sits on the slide and slides down too. He goes faster than Lily and lands on the grass. He rolls over and over. He feels dizzy. He says, "Whoa!" + +Lily and Max get up and look at each other. They are both smiling. They are having fun. + +"Let's do it again!" Lily says. + +"OK, let's do it again!" Max says. + +They run to the slide and climb up the ladder again. They slide down again and again. They feel dizzy and happy. + +After a while, they get thirsty. They see a man selling oranges. They run to the man and ask for oranges. + +"Can we have oranges, please?" Lily says. + +"Sure, you can have oranges. Here you go, two oranges for you," the man says. He gives them each an orange. + +"Thank you, mister!" Max says. + +"Thank you, mister!" Lily says. + +They peel the oranges and eat them. They are juicy and sweet. They feel refreshed and satisfied. + +They look at the slide and say, "Bye, slide!" + +They look at the man and say, "Bye, mister!" + +They hold hands and walk back to their mom. They tell her about their adventure. + +They are happy. They love the park. They love the slide. They love the oranges. They love each other. +Tom is a person who likes to write. He writes with a pen and paper. He writes many words and pictures. He writes every day. + +One day, Tom writes a story about a crazy cat. The cat can talk and fly and do magic. The cat has many friends and adventures. Tom thinks the story is fun and good. + +But Tom's mom does not like the story. She thinks the story is silly and bad. She says the cat is not real and Tom is crazy. She takes away Tom's pen and paper. She says Tom should write something else. + +Tom is sad and angry. He wants to write his story. He thinks his mom is mean and wrong. He looks for another pen and paper. He finds them in his dad's office. He goes there and writes more. + +But Tom's dad does not like the story either. He thinks the story is nonsense and waste. He says the cat is stupid and Tom is crazy. He tears up Tom's paper. He says Tom should write something useful. + +Tom is very sad and very angry. He wants to write his story. He thinks his dad is meaner and wronger. He looks for another pen and paper. He finds them in his sister's room. He goes there and writes more. + +But Tom's sister does not like the story either. She thinks the story is boring and ugly. She says the cat is lame and Tom is crazy. She throws away Tom's pen. She says Tom should write something cool. + +Tom is very very sad and very very angry. He wants to write his story. He thinks his sister is meanest and wrongest. He looks for another pen and paper. He finds them in the trash. He takes them and runs away. + +Tom finds a place where no one can see him. He writes his story. He writes and writes and writes. He writes until he is happy. He writes until he is done. He writes the best story ever. + +Tom loves his story. He loves his crazy cat. He thinks his story is fun and good and real. He does not care what anyone else says. He is not crazy. He is a writer. +Lily and Max love to act. They like to pretend they are different animals and make funny noises. Sometimes they act like lions and roar. Sometimes they act like monkeys and jump. Sometimes they act like birds and flap their wings. + +One day, they decided to act like dogs. They put on their ears and tails and crawled on the floor. They barked and wagged and licked each other. They had a lot of fun acting like dogs. + +Then, they saw a big bowl of treats on the table. The treats looked yummy. They smelled yummy. They wanted to eat the treats. They thought, maybe dogs can eat treats too. + +They jumped on the table and grabbed the treats. They ate them fast and made happy noises. They thought, these are the best treats ever. + +But then, they heard their mom coming. She was not happy. She saw the mess on the table and the crumbs on the floor. She saw Lily and Max with their ears and tails and chocolate on their faces. She said, "What are you doing? You are not dogs. You are children. You cannot eat treats like that. Those are for later. You have to wait and share. And you have to clean up. Now!" + +Lily and Max felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were acting like dogs. We wanted to try the treats. They were yummy." + +Mom said, "I know you love to act, but you have to follow the rules. You have to ask before you take something. You have to be careful with your food. You have to respect the table. And you have to say thank you for the treats. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They said, "We understand, mom. We are sorry. Thank you for the treats. Can we still act like dogs?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can still act like dogs. But only after you clean up and wash your hands. And only if you promise to be good dogs. No more jumping on the table. No more eating treats without permission. And no more making a mess. OK?" + +Lily and Max said, "OK, mom. We promise. We will be good dogs. And good children too." + +They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom. You are the best." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily and Max. You are the best too. Now, let's clean up and get ready for dinner. Maybe we can have some more treats later. But only if you eat your veggies first." + +Lily and Max said, "OK, mom. We will eat our veggies. And we will act like dogs. But only the nice ones." +Sam and Mia like to play with their bikes. They have big wheels that go fast. They ride on the path and see many things. They see birds, flowers, dogs and cats. + +One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many wheels. Some wheels are small and some are big. The truck stops near a shop. The driver gets out and opens the back. He takes out many boxes. + +Sam and Mia are curious. They go near the truck and look at the boxes. They see pictures of cakes, cookies, pies and candy. They smell something yummy. They want to try some. + +They see a box that is open. They take out a cake. It is round and soft. It has pink frosting and sprinkles. It looks yummy. They break the cake and share it. They eat it and smile. It is very yummy. + +The driver comes back. He sees Sam and Mia with the cake. He is angry. He shouts at them. He says they are bad. He says they have to pay for the cake. He says he will keep their bikes. + +Sam and Mia are scared. They do not have money. They do not want to lose their bikes. They say they are sorry. They say they will not do it again. They say they will help the driver. + +The driver is still angry. But he sees that Sam and Mia are small and sad. He thinks for a moment. He says they can keep their bikes. But they have to help him. They have to carry the boxes to the shop. They have to say sorry to the shopkeeper. They have to promise to never take things that are not theirs. + +Sam and Mia agree. They are glad they can keep their bikes. They are sorry they took the cake. They help the driver. They carry the boxes to the shop. They say sorry to the shopkeeper. They promise to never take things that are not theirs. + +The driver and the shopkeeper are not angry anymore. They are kind. They give Sam and Mia a small cookie each. They say they can have it. They say it is yummy. They say they can go and play. + +Sam and Mia thank them. They take the cookies. They are round and crunchy. They have chocolate chips. They look yummy. They eat them and smile. They are very yummy. + +Sam and Mia ride their bikes. They are happy. They have learned a lesson. They have made new friends. They have had a yummy day. +Lisa loved to bake muffins with her mom. They would mix flour, eggs, milk, and sugar in a big bowl. Then they would add blueberries, chocolate, or nuts to make different kinds of muffins. Lisa liked to guess what kind of muffins they were making by smelling the bowl. + +One day, Lisa and her mom baked some muffins for a picnic. They put them in a tin box and wrapped it with a cloth. Lisa's mom told her to be careful with the box, because the muffins were fragile. They could break or crumble if the box was shaken or dropped. + +Lisa nodded and held the box with both hands. She was very excited to go to the picnic and share the muffins with her friends. She wondered what kind of muffins they had made today. She sniffed the cloth and tried to guess. She thought she smelled chocolate and nuts. + +On the way to the park, Lisa and her mom walked past a big dog. The dog barked and ran towards them. Lisa got scared and dropped the box. The box fell on the ground and opened. The muffins spilled out and broke into pieces. Lisa cried and hugged her mom. + +The dog's owner came and apologized. He said the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. He picked up the box and the muffins and gave them back to Lisa and her mom. He said he was sorry for ruining their picnic. He offered to buy them some new muffins from the bakery nearby. + +Lisa and her mom thanked him and accepted his offer. They went to the bakery and bought some fresh muffins. Lisa smelled them and guessed what kind they were. She was right. They were chocolate and nut muffins. Lisa smiled and said they were her favorite. She and her mom went to the park and enjoyed their picnic. Lisa shared her muffins with her friends and the dog. She learned that sometimes accidents happen, but they can also lead to new friends and new muffins. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and some cups. They like to pour water on the flowers and on each other. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a big splash!" Ben says. He fills his cup with water and throws it at Lily. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Lily says. She feels the water on her face and her shoulder. She laughs and fills her cup too. She runs after Ben and splashes him back. + +They chase each other around the garden, splashing and giggling. They get very wet and dirty. Their clothes are soaked and muddy. + +"Children, time to come inside!" Mom calls from the door. "You need to wash up before lunch." + +Lily and Ben stop playing and run to the door. They hug Mom and say sorry for making a mess. + +"It's okay, you were having fun," Mom says. "But now you need to wash your hands, your face, and your shoulder. And change into dry clothes." + +Lily and Ben nod and go to the bathroom. They wash with soap and water. They dry themselves with a towel. They put on clean clothes. + +They feel fresh and happy. They go to the kitchen and sit at the table. Mom gives them sandwiches and juice. + +"Thank you, Mom," Lily and Ben say. They eat their lunch and tell Mom about their water game. + +Mom smiles and listens. She is glad they had a big adventure. +Ben likes to play with his toy cars. He makes them speed on the floor and on the sofa. He likes to make them go fast and loud. He pretends they are racing and crashing. + +One day, Ben is playing with his cars in his room. He sees a big box on the shelf. He thinks it is a ramp for his cars. He climbs on the chair and grabs the box. But the box is heavy and it falls on his foot. Ben cries out. His foot hurts a lot. + +Mom hears Ben and runs to his room. She sees the box and the cars and Ben's foot. She hugs Ben and says, "It's okay, sweetie. I'm here. Let me see your foot." She takes off his shoe and sock. His foot is red and swollen. She says, "We need to go to the doctor. He will help your foot feel better." + +They go to the car and drive to the doctor. The doctor is nice and friendly. He looks at Ben's foot and says, "You have a big boo-boo. We need to take a picture of your foot. It's called an x-ray. It will show us what's inside your foot." He takes Ben to a room with a big machine. He puts Ben's foot on a plate and covers it with a cloth. He says, "Stay still and smile. I'm going to take a picture. It won't hurt." He presses a button and the machine makes a beep. + +The doctor shows Ben the picture on a screen. He points to a line on Ben's foot and says, "This is your bone. It's broken. That's why it hurts. But don't worry. We can fix it. We will put a cast on your foot. It's like a bandage. It will keep your bone in place and help it heal." He takes Ben to another room and wraps his foot with a white cloth. He says, "You have to wear this for a few weeks. Then we will take another x-ray and see if your bone is better. You can decorate your cast with stickers and colors. And you can still play with your cars. But be careful. Don't climb on the shelf or the chair. And don't speed too much." + +Ben nods and says, "Thank you, doctor. I'm sorry I was silly. I won't do it again." He smiles and shows his cast to Mom. He says, "Look, Mom. I have a cool cast. Can we get some stickers and colors?" Mom says, "Sure, honey. You're very brave. I'm proud of you." She kisses his cheek and hugs him. They go home and play with his cars. Ben is happy. His foot still hurts a little, but he knows it will get better soon. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a furry dog named Max. Max likes to run and jump. + +One day, Tim and Sam decide to race with Max. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and start to run. Max runs after them. He is very fast and strong. + +Tim and Sam try to run faster. They use their legs and arms. They laugh and shout. Max catches up with them. He jumps on Tim and licks his face. Tim falls down and giggles. + +Sam keeps running. He thinks he can win. But Max sees him and runs after him. He jumps on Sam and licks his face. Sam falls down and giggles. + +Tim and Sam hug Max. They say, "Good boy, Max! You are the best!" Max wags his tail. He is happy. He loves Tim and Sam. They are his friends. They have fun in the park. +Ben liked to play with his red cap. He wore it every day, even when it was hot. He liked how it made him look like a fireman. He did not like to share his cap with anyone. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and his sister. His sister wanted to try his cap, but he said no. He ran away from her and climbed on the slide. He felt happy and proud with his cap. + +But then, he saw a big dog. The dog was black and furry, and had a long tongue. The dog saw Ben's cap and wanted to play with it. The dog ran after Ben and barked. Ben was scared and ran away. He dropped his cap on the ground. + +The dog picked up the cap with his mouth and ran away. Ben cried and chased the dog, but he was too slow. The dog was gone, and so was his cap. Ben felt sad and angry. He wished he had shared his cap with his sister. + +His mom and his sister came to him and hugged him. They said they were sorry and that they would buy him a new cap. But Ben did not want a new cap. He wanted his old cap, his red cap, his fireman cap. He felt guilty and wished he had been nicer to his sister. He wondered if he would ever see his cap again. He wondered if the dog liked his cap. He wondered if he would ever be happy again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with paper. They can make paper hats, paper boats, paper planes and paper animals. They have a lot of fun with paper. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to make paper flowers. They need paper, scissors and glue. They ask their teacher for paper. Their teacher is nice and dependable. She always helps them when they need something. She gives them paper and scissors and glue. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They cut the paper into circles and petals. They glue the petals together. They make paper flowers of different colors. They make a big paper bouquet. They are proud of their paper flowers. + +They want to show their paper flowers to their teacher. They go to her desk. But their teacher is not there. She is talking to another teacher. Lily and Ben wait for their teacher. They hold their paper flowers. + +They see a big fan on the teacher's desk. The fan is blowing air. The air is strong. It makes the paper flowers fly away. Lily and Ben are sad. They lose their paper flowers. They cry. + +Their teacher hears them cry. She comes back to her desk. She sees the fan and the paper flowers. She understands what happened. She hugs Lily and Ben. She says she is sorry. She says they can make more paper flowers. She says she will turn off the fan. She says she loves their paper flowers. She says they are very creative. + +Lily and Ben stop crying. They smile. They thank their teacher. They make more paper flowers. They are careful with the fan. They give their paper flowers to their teacher. Their teacher is happy. She puts their paper flowers in a vase. She says they are the best paper flowers ever. She says Lily and Ben are the best friends ever. +Sara and Tom love to bake with Mom. They put on their aprons and wash their hands. Mom gives them a big bowl and a spoon. They pour flour, sugar, eggs, and milk into the bowl. They stir and stir until the batter is smooth. + +Mom helps them pour the batter into a pan. She puts the pan in the oven. Sara and Tom set the timer. They wait and wait. They smell something yummy. The timer beeps. Mom takes the pan out of the oven. She lets it cool on the rack. + +Sara and Tom cut a big piece of cake. They put some frosting and sprinkles on top. They share the cake with Mom and Dad. They eat and eat. They feel happy and full. The kitchen is peaceful and warm. They thank Mom for letting them bake. They hug and kiss her. They help her clean up. They go to bed with sweet dreams. +Tom was very hungry. He wanted to eat a potato. He saw a big potato on the table. He tried to reach it, but it was too high. He got a chair and climbed on it. He stretched his hand to the potato. + +But the chair was not steady. It wobbled and shook. Tom lost his balance and stumbled. He fell off the chair and hit the floor. The potato rolled off the table and landed on his head. It hurt a lot. Tom cried and cried. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see. She saw Tom on the floor with a potato on his head. She felt sorry for him. She picked him up and hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Tom. Don't cry. I have more potatoes for you. Let's go to the kitchen and cook them. Then you can eat as much as you want." + +Tom stopped crying and nodded. He was still hungry, but he felt better. He went with Mom to the kitchen. He helped her wash and peel the potatoes. He watched her cut and boil them. He smelled the yummy potato soup. He waited for it to cool down. Then he ate a big bowl of potato soup. He was not hungry anymore. He was happy. He said, "Thank you, Mom. I love potato soup. And I love you." Mom smiled and kissed him. She said, "You're welcome, Tom. I love you too." +Anna and Ben are playing in the big house. They like to look at the things in the rooms. Some things are old and some things are modern. Modern things are new and shiny. + +They see a modern door in the hall. It is white and smooth. It has a button on the side. Anna and Ben want to know what is behind the door. They push the button. The door opens with a beep. + +Anna and Ben go inside. They see a lot of modern things. There are screens and lights and wires. There are also toys and books and games. Anna and Ben are happy. They search for something fun to play with. + +They find a robot. It is silver and has wheels and arms. It can talk and move. Anna and Ben say hello to the robot. The robot says hello back. It asks them if they want to play. Anna and Ben say yes. They follow the robot to a table. The table has a puzzle on it. The puzzle is of the big house. + +Anna and Ben and the robot start to make the puzzle. They have fun. They learn the names of the rooms and the things in the big house. They also learn some new words from the robot. The robot is smart and friendly. + +They play for a long time. They finish the puzzle. They are proud. They thank the robot for playing with them. The robot thanks them too. It says it likes to have friends. It asks them to come back soon. Anna and Ben say they will. They say goodbye to the robot. They push the button. The door opens with a beep. + +Anna and Ben go out of the door. They close it behind them. They run to find their mom and dad. They want to tell them about the robot and the puzzle and the modern things. They are excited. They had a great adventure. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big box with a lock on it. They wanted to open it and see what was inside. + +"Maybe there are toys or candy in the box," Ben said. + +"Or maybe there are books or puzzles," Lily said. + +They tried to pull the lock, but it was too hard. They looked around for something to help them. They saw a hammer, a screwdriver, and a pair of scissors. They were tools. + +"Let's use the tools to open the lock," Ben said. + +He picked up the hammer and hit the lock. It made a loud noise, but the lock did not open. He tried the screwdriver and the scissors, but they did not work either. + +Lily watched Ben and shook her head. She had a clever idea. + +"Ben, stop! You are making too much noise and you are hurting the tools. I have a better way to open the lock," she said. + +She picked up a paper clip and bent it into a shape. She put it into the hole of the lock and twisted it. The lock clicked and opened. + +"Wow, Lily, you are so clever! How did you do that?" Ben asked. + +"I saw it in a book. It is called picking a lock. It is a skill that some people have," Lily said. + +They opened the box and saw what was inside. It was a note from their dad. + +"Dear Ben and Lily, I hope you had fun trying to open this box. It was a test to see how curious and creative you are. You both did very well, but Lily was more clever and careful. She used a simple tool and a smart technique. Ben, you were too noisy and rough. You could have broken the lock or the tools. Remember, sometimes less is more. I love you both, Dad." + +Ben and Lily smiled and hugged each other. They learned a lesson from the box. They decided to share the tools and the books and the puzzles and the candy. They thanked their dad for the surprise and the challenge. They were happy and proud. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide. Tom is scared of the slide. + +"Come on, Tom. It is fun. You can do it." Lily says. + +"I don't know, Lily. It is very high. What if I fall?" Tom says. + +"You will not fall. I will go with you. I will hold your hand. You will be safe." Lily says. + +Lily and Tom climb the stairs to the slide. They sit on the slide. Lily holds Tom's hand. They slide down fast. They laugh and scream. + +"Wow, that was great!" Lily says. + +"Yay, we did it!" Tom says. + +They run to the bottom of the slide. They hug each other. They are happy. They are proud of themselves. + +They see a tunnel under the slide. They want to go in the tunnel. They hope to find something fun in the tunnel. + +"Let's go in the tunnel, Lily. Maybe there is a treasure in there." Tom says. + +"OK, Tom. Let's go. Maybe there is a dragon in there." Lily says. + +They crawl in the tunnel. They see a light at the end of the tunnel. They wonder what is there. They are excited. They are brave. +Ben and Lily liked to watch fireworks. They liked the big noises and the bright colors in the sky. Sometimes they saw fireworks on special days, like New Year or Fourth of July. But sometimes they saw fireworks on other days, when people had parties or celebrations. + +One day, Ben and Lily's dad brought home a box of fireworks. He said he got them from a friend who had extra. He said he would show them how to release the fireworks safely. He said they had to wait until it was dark and go to the backyard. + +Ben and Lily were very excited. They waited and waited until it was dark. Then they put on their jackets and followed their dad to the backyard. Their dad showed them how to light the fireworks with a long stick. He said they had to stand back and watch. + +Ben and Lily saw the fireworks fly up in the air. They saw red, blue, green, yellow, and purple sparks. They heard loud bangs and pops and whistles. They clapped and cheered and said "wow" and "ooh" and "ahh". They thought the fireworks were very nice. + +They released all the fireworks in the box. They thanked their dad for the fun show. They hugged him and said they loved him. Then they went inside and had hot chocolate and cookies. They said it was the best night ever. +Tim and Sam love to play baseball. They have a big ball and a small bat. They go to the park with their mom. Mom says, "Be careful, boys. Don't hit the ball too hard. It might get lost or break something." + +Tim and Sam nod. They find a good spot to play. Tim throws the ball and Sam hits it. The ball flies high and far. They run after it. They look everywhere. They can't find the ball. + +"Where is it?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know," Tim says. "Maybe it went over the fence." + +They go to the fence. They see a big dog on the other side. The dog has the ball in its mouth. It growls at them. + +"Uh-oh," Tim says. "That's a bad dog. It has our ball." + +"Let's get it back," Sam says. He tries to climb the fence. + +"Wait, Sam," Tim says. "That's not a good idea. The dog might bite you." + +"But it's our ball," Sam says. "We need it to play." + +Tim thinks. He remembers something. He has a hidden pocket in his jacket. He reaches inside. He pulls out a bone. He got it from the butcher yesterday. He wanted to give it to his dog at home. + +"Look, Sam," Tim says. "I have a bone. Maybe we can trade it for the ball." + +He waves the bone at the big dog. The dog sees it. It drops the ball. It barks and wags its tail. It wants the bone. + +"Good dog," Tim says. He throws the bone over the fence. The dog runs after it. It catches it and chews it happily. + +Tim and Sam grab the ball. They are happy. They thank the dog. They go back to their mom. + +"Did you have fun, boys?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom," Tim and Sam say. "We played baseball. And we made a new friend." + +Mom smiles. She hugs them. She says, "You are very smart and brave, boys. You remind me of your dad. He loves baseball too." +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. One day, they find a big rock near the trees. It is shiny and smooth. + +"Wow, look at this rock!" Anna says. "It is so pretty. Can I have it?" + +Ben shakes his head. "No, I saw it first. It is mine. You can find another rock." + +Anna feels sad. She wants the rock too. She thinks Ben is not fair. She tries to grab the rock from Ben. They both pull and tug. + +"Stop it!" Ben says. "You are hurting me. Let go of the rock!" + +"Give it to me!" Anna says. "You are mean. Share the rock!" + +They hear a loud voice. It is their mom. She comes over and sees them fighting. + +"What is going on here?" Mom says. "Why are you fighting over a rock?" + +Anna and Ben stop pulling. They look at Mom. They feel ashamed. + +"We both want the rock, Mom," Anna says. "It is very pretty." + +"But I saw it first, Mom," Ben says. "It is mine." + +Mom looks at the rock. She smiles. She has an idea. + +"How about this?" Mom says. "You can both have the rock. But you have to take turns. One day, Anna can keep the rock. The next day, Ben can keep the rock. And so on. How does that sound?" + +Anna and Ben think about it. They nod. They agree. + +"Okay, Mom," Anna says. "That sounds fair. I will go first. I will keep the rock today. And I will give it to Ben tomorrow." + +"Okay, Mom," Ben says. "That sounds good. I will wait for my turn. And I will not take the rock from Anna." + +Mom hugs them. She is proud of them. + +"That is very honest of you," Mom says. "I am glad you can share and be nice to each other. Now, why don't you go and play some more? Maybe you can find more rocks to look at." + +Anna and Ben smile. They say thank you to Mom. They hold the rock together. They go and play in the park. They are happy. +Ben likes to whistle. He learned how to whistle from his dad, who whistles a lot. Ben whistles when he is happy, when he is bored, and when he wants to call his dog, Spot. + +One day, Ben and his dad went to visit grandma. Grandma was very happy to see them. She gave them hugs and kisses and cookies. She also made tea for them. Ben liked tea, but he liked cookies more. + +Grandma had a unique tea pot. It was blue and white and had a bird on the spout. When the water was hot, the bird would whistle. Ben thought that was very funny. He wanted to make the bird whistle more. + +He asked his dad if he could whistle with the bird. His dad said yes, but he had to be careful not to burn himself. Ben nodded and went to the kitchen. He saw the tea pot on the stove. He waited for the bird to whistle, and then he whistled back. + +The bird and Ben had a whistling contest. They whistled loud and soft, high and low, long and short. They whistled so much that they made grandma and dad laugh. They also made Spot bark. + +Ben had a lot of fun whistling with the bird. He told grandma that he liked her unique tea pot. Grandma smiled and said that she liked his unique whistling. She gave him another cookie and a cup of tea. Ben was very happy. He whistled one more time and said thank you. +Mia was a shy girl who did not like to talk to new people. She liked to stay at home with her mom and dad and play with her toys. One day, her mom told her they were going to visit her aunt and uncle and their baby boy. Mia felt scared and did not want to go. + +When they got to the house, Mia hid behind her mom and did not say hello to anyone. Her aunt smiled and said, "Don't be shy, Mia. We have something for you." She gave Mia a cup of cocoa with marshmallows. Mia liked cocoa, but she did not take the cup. She was afraid to touch it. + +Her uncle said, "Mia, do you want to see our baby? He is very cute and friendly. He likes to touch things and learn new words." He carried the baby to Mia and held him in front of her. The baby looked at Mia with big eyes and reached out his hand. He touched Mia's hair and giggled. Mia felt a warm feeling in her heart. She smiled and touched the baby's hand. He smiled back and said, "Hi." + +Mia's mom and dad were happy to see Mia make a new friend. They said, "See, Mia, there is nothing to be afraid of. You can touch new things and talk to new people. They might surprise you and make you happy." Mia nodded and hugged the baby. She said, "Thank you for the cocoa and the baby. I like them both." She was not shy anymore. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid to try new things and meet new people. They might make you happy and teach you something new. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play together. They have a big yard with a swing and a slide. Every morning, they wake up early and run outside. + +One morning, the sky is clear and blue. Lily and Tom see a big, bright sun. They want to go to the park and see the ducks. They ask their mom if they can go. + +Mom says, "Not today, my loves. You have to stay home. There is a bad bug outside. It can make you sick. We have to be safe." + +Lily and Tom are sad. They want to see the ducks. They do not like the bad bug. They do not want to stay home. + +Mom hugs them and says, "I know, my loves. I want to see the ducks too. But we have to wait. The bad bug will go away soon. Then we can go to the park and have fun. For now, we can play in the yard and have a picnic. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Tom smile. They love picnics. They love their mom. They say, "Okay, mom. We will stay home. We will play in the yard and have a picnic. We will be safe." + +Mom smiles too. She says, "Good, my loves. You are very brave and smart. I love you very much. Come on, let's go and have some fun." +Lily liked birds very much. She had a birdcage in her room with two yellow birds. She named them Sunny and Lemon. She gave them seeds and water every day. She sang to them and watched them fly and play. + +One day, Lily's aunt came to visit. She brought a big box for Lily. Lily was very happy. She opened the box and saw a new birdcage. It was bigger and prettier than her old one. It had flowers and ribbons on it. Lily's aunt said, "I saw this birdcage in the store and I thought of you. I wanted to send you a thoughtful gift. You can put your birds in this new cage and they will be happier." + +Lily thanked her aunt and hugged her. She was very excited. She ran to her room and took Sunny and Lemon out of their old cage. She put them in the new cage and closed the door. She admired how beautiful they looked in their new home. + +But Sunny and Lemon did not like the new cage. They did not like the flowers and ribbons. They did not like the smell and the noise. They missed their old cage and their old toys. They felt scared and sad. They stopped flying and playing. They stopped singing and eating. They just sat on their perch and looked at Lily with sad eyes. + +Lily did not understand. She thought she was giving them a better life. She thought they would be happier. She did not know that they were unhappy. She did not know that they were sick. She did not know that they would die soon. She did not know that her thoughtful gift was a bad gift. She did not know that she would lose her friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. They were happy. + +But then, the sky turned dark and grey. The wind blew hard and cold. They heard a loud noise. Boom! It was thunder. They were scared. + +"Let's go inside, Lily!" Ben said. "It's going to rain!" + +But Lily shook her head. "No, Ben. I want to stay here. I like the thunder. It's fun!" + +Ben frowned. "No, Lily. It's not fun. It's dangerous. The thunder can hurt us. And Mom said we have to go inside when it rains." + +Lily stuck out her tongue. "I don't care what Mom said. She's not here. She's at work. You can't tell me what to do. You're not the boss of me!" + +Ben felt angry. He wanted to protect Lily. He wanted to obey Mom. He wanted to be a good brother. He grabbed Lily's hand. "Come on, Lily. Please. Don't be silly. We have to go inside. Now!" + +Lily pulled her hand away. She pushed Ben. "No, Ben. Go away. Leave me alone. I want to play here. You're a meanie!" + +Ben stumbled and fell. He scraped his knee. It hurt. He cried. Lily saw Ben cry. She felt sorry. She ran to him. "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to push you. Are you okay?" + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw her face. She looked sorry. He forgave her. He hugged her. "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry too. I just wanted you to be safe. I love you." + +Lily hugged him back. "I love you too, Ben. You're a good brother. Let's go inside. Together." + +They held hands and ran to the house. The rain started to fall. The thunder boomed again. But they didn't care. They were safe. They were happy. They were friends. +Ben and Lily are playing with paper. They like to fold the paper and make shapes. Ben folds a paper into a plane. He throws it in the air. It flies fast and far. + +"Wow, Ben, your plane is good!" Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily. Do you want to make one too?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, please. Can you show me how?" Lily says. + +Ben nods. He gives Lily a paper. He helps her fold it like his plane. Lily tries to throw it in the air. But it falls on the floor. + +"Oh no, my plane is bad!" Lily says. She is sad. + +"No, Lily, your plane is not bad. It is just new. You need to practice more. Here, let me help you." Ben says. He picks up her plane. He checks the folds. He fixes them a little. He gives it back to Lily. + +"Try again, Lily. You can do it." Ben says. + +Lily smiles. She thanks Ben. She tries again. She throws her plane in the air. It flies better this time. It does not fall on the floor. It lands on the sofa. + +"Yay, Lily, your plane is good!" Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Your plane is good too. Can we play more?" Lily says. + +"Yes, Lily. We can play more. We can make more planes. We can make different shapes. We can have fun." Ben says. + +They hug. They laugh. They play. They fold. They fly. They are happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to wear fancy dresses. She had many dresses in her closet, but her favorite one was pink and had flowers on it. She wanted to wear it every day, even when it was dirty or torn. + +One day, Lily saw a new dress in the store window. It was blue and had stars on it. It was the most fancy dress she had ever seen. She wanted it very much, but her mom said no. She said they had no money for a new dress, and Lily had enough dresses already. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She decided to get the dress by herself. She waited until her mom was busy, and then she ran to the store. She saw the dress on a high shelf. She tried to reach it, but it was too far. She climbed on a chair, but it was still too far. She climbed on a table, but it was still too far. She climbed on a stack of boxes, but it was very wobbly. She stretched her hand, and finally touched the dress. But then, the boxes fell down, and so did Lily. She hit her head on the floor, and the dress ripped in her hand. + +Lily cried out loud. She was hurt and scared. The store owner came and saw what happened. He was very angry. He called Lily's mom and told her what Lily did. Lily's mom came and saw Lily. She was very worried and sad. She hugged Lily and took her to the doctor. She also paid for the dress and the boxes. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that she should not be greedy and selfish. She learned that she should listen to her mom and be happy with what she had. She learned that fancy dresses are not as important as being safe and loved. She said sorry to her mom and the store owner. She also said goodbye to her pink dress, because it was too dirty and torn. She wore a simple dress instead, but she smiled, because she knew she was still a good and beautiful girl. +Lily and her mom moved to a new house. Lily was sad to leave her old friends and her old room. She did not like the new house. It was big and scary and had many boxes. + +Mom said they had to unpack the boxes and make the new house nice. Lily did not want to unpack. She wanted to play with her toys and read her diary. Her diary was a book where she wrote about her feelings and her dreams. She liked her diary very much. + +Mom gave Lily a box with her name on it. She said it had Lily's things inside. Lily opened the box and saw her toys, her books, and her diary. She smiled and hugged her diary. She felt a little better. + +She took out her toys and put them on the floor. She took out her books and put them on the shelf. She took out her diary and opened it. She saw a picture of her old friends and her old house. She felt sad again. + +She wrote in her diary: "I miss my old home. I don't like the new home. I hope I make new friends soon. I love you, diary." + +She closed her diary and put it under her pillow. She looked around her room. It was still big and scary, but it had some of her things. She thought maybe it would be fine. She hugged her mom and said, "I unpacked my box, mom. Can we have a snack now?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can have a snack. You did a good job, Lily. I'm proud of you. I know it's hard to move, but we will be happy here. I love you, Lily." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for helping me unpack." She took her mom's hand and they went to the kitchen. They had some cookies and milk and talked about the new house. Lily felt a little better. She thought maybe she would like the new house after all. She still missed her old home, but she had her mom and her diary. She thought maybe that was enough. +Sam was an adventurous camel. He liked to explore the big desert with his mom and dad. Sometimes he saw other animals, like snakes and lizards. Sometimes he saw shiny rocks and pretty flowers. But his favorite thing to see was an oasis. + +An oasis was a place with water and trees and grass. Sam loved to drink the water and eat the grass. He felt happy and cool in the oasis. His mom and dad told him that oases were rare and special. They said he should always remember where they were. + +One day, Sam saw a big hill in the distance. He wondered what was on the other side. He asked his mom and dad if they could go there. They said no, it was too far and too hot. They said they had to find an oasis soon and sleep there for the night. + +But Sam was curious and stubborn. He waited until his mom and dad were asleep. Then he sneaked away from them and walked towards the hill. He thought he would be back before they woke up. He thought he would see something amazing. + +He was wrong. The hill was very far and very high. The sun was very hot and very bright. Sam got tired and thirsty and hungry. He looked for an oasis, but he saw none. He wished he had listened to his mom and dad. He wished he had stayed with them and slept in the oasis. He felt scared and sad and alone. He lay down on the sand and closed his eyes. He hoped someone would find him and help him. He hoped he would see his mom and dad again. He hoped he would see an oasis again. +Tommy loves to collect balloons. He likes how they are big and round and float in the air. He likes how they have different colors and shapes. He likes how they make funny noises when he squeezes them. + +One day, Tommy goes to the park with his mom and dad. He sees a man with a big bunch of balloons. He wants to have one. He asks his mom and dad if he can get a balloon. They say yes and give him some money. Tommy runs to the man and picks a blue balloon with a star on it. + +But as he is walking back to his mom and dad, a strong wind blows. The wind takes his balloon away from his hand. Tommy feels anxious. He does not want to lose his balloon. He chases after it, but it flies higher and higher. He shouts and cries, but no one can hear him. + +Then he sees a big tree. The tree has many branches and leaves. The wind pushes his balloon towards the tree. Tommy hopes that the tree will catch his balloon. He runs to the tree and looks up. He sees his balloon stuck on a branch. He feels happy. He climbs the tree and reaches for his balloon. He grabs it and holds it tight. + +He climbs down the tree and runs back to his mom and dad. They hug him and tell him they are proud of him. They say he is brave and smart. Tommy smiles and shows them his balloon. He says he loves his balloon and he loves them. He says he will never let go of his balloon again. He feels happy. He has collected his balloon. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, but their favorite was a big red truck that made loud noises. They always wanted to play with the truck, but they had to share it. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He said to Sam, "Let's play a game. We can take turns with the truck. I will go first, and you can count to ten. Then you can have the truck, and I will count to ten. OK?" + +Sam agreed. He thought it was a fair game. He watched as Tom drove the truck around the room, making vroom-vroom sounds. He counted to ten in his head. Then he said, "My turn!" + +Tom gave him the truck, but he looked unhappy. He said, "OK, but don't go too far. Stay in the room." + +Sam nodded. He drove the truck around the room, making honk-honk sounds. He counted to ten in his head. Then he said, "Your turn!" + +Tom took the truck, but he had another idea. He said, "Let's play a different game. We can race with the truck. I will go first, and you can watch. Then you can race with the truck, and I will watch. OK?" + +Sam agreed. He thought it was a fun game. He watched as Tom ran with the truck to the door, then back to the bed. He said, "Wow, that was fast!" + +Tom smiled. He said, "OK, your turn. But don't go out of the door. Stay in the room." + +Sam nodded. He ran with the truck to the door, then back to the bed. He said, "That was fun!" + +Tom took the truck, but he had another idea. He said, "Let's play a new game. We can hide the truck. I will go first, and you can find it. Then you can hide the truck, and I will find it. OK?" + +Sam agreed. He thought it was a tricky game. He closed his eyes as Tom hid the truck somewhere in the room. He said, "Ready!" + +Tom said, "OK, find the truck!" + +Sam opened his eyes and looked around. He saw the truck under the pillow. He said, "That was easy!" + +Tom took the truck, but he had another idea. He said, "Let's play the last game. We can make the truck fly. I will go first, and you can watch. Then you can make the truck fly, and I will watch. OK?" + +Sam agreed. He thought it was an impressive game. He watched as Tom threw the truck in the air, then caught it. He said, "Wow, that was high!" + +Tom smiled. He said, "OK, your turn. But don't throw the truck too hard. Stay in the room." + +Sam nodded. He threw the truck in the air, but he threw it too hard. The truck flew out of the window and landed on the street. He said, "Oh no!" + +Tom and Sam ran to the window and saw the truck smashed by a car. They said, "Oh no!" + +They looked at each other and felt sad. They had lost their favorite toy. They wished they had played a different game. They wished they had listened to Tom's suggestion. They wished they had stayed in the room. But it was too late. The truck was gone. They had no more games to play. Not yet. +Sara was very happy when she got an invitation to Lily's birthday party. She liked Lily very much and wanted to play with her and the other children. She put on her best dress and asked her mom to help her with her hair. + +But when she got to Lily's house, she saw a big dog in the garden. The dog was barking and jumping and looked very angry. Sara was afraid of dogs and did not want to go near it. She started to tremble and cry and hid behind her mom. + +Lily's mom came out and saw Sara. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sara, the dog is not naughty, he is just excited. He likes children and wants to say hello. He won't hurt you, I promise. Come, I will hold your hand and we will go inside together. The dog will stay outside and you can have fun with Lily and the other children." + +Sara looked at Lily's mom and saw that she was kind and gentle. She nodded and took her hand. Lily's mom led her to the door and opened it. Sara saw Lily and the other children waiting for her. They had balloons and cake and toys and games. They cheered and welcomed Sara and gave her hugs and kisses. + +Sara felt happy and brave. She forgot about the dog and joined the party. She played with Lily and the other children and had a lot of fun. She was glad that she came and that Lily's mom helped her. She decided that the dog was not so scary after all and maybe she would pet him later. She thanked Lily and her mom for the invitation and the party and said that she had a wonderful time. +Lila and Mia are sisters. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend to be birds. They flap their arms and make bird sounds. They fly around the house and the yard. + +But there is a big dog next door. He does not like birds. He barks and growls. He wants to catch them. He is fierce. + +Lila and Mia see the dog. They are scared. They fly faster and higher. They fly to the big tree. They hide in the branches. The dog cannot reach them. He is angry. + +Lila and Mia wait until the dog goes away. Then they fly back to the house. They hug their mom. They tell her about the dog. She says they are brave. She gives them cookies. They are happy. They fly no more today. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the living room. They had many toys and books, but their favorite thing was the big couch. They liked to jump on it, hide under it, and pretend it was a castle or a spaceship. + +One day, their mom told them to be careful with the couch, because it was old and could break. She said she would buy a new one soon, but until then, they had to treat it gently. Lily and Max nodded and said they understood. + +But after mom left, they forgot what she said. They started to play on the couch again, and had a lot of fun. They jumped higher and higher, and made loud noises. They did not hear the couch creak and crack. + +Suddenly, the couch broke in half, and Lily and Max fell to the floor. They were not hurt, but they were very scared. They looked at the couch and saw the wood and the stuffing and the springs. They felt ashamed. They knew they had done something bad. + +They heard mom come back, and they did not know what to do. They wanted to hide, but they also wanted to say sorry. They hoped mom would not be angry, and would still love them. They believed mom was the best mom in the world. +Lily liked to help her mom bake cakes. She would put eggs, flour, sugar and butter in a big bowl. Then she would use a mixer to make them smooth and fluffy. The mixer was loud and fast and made funny noises. + +One day, Lily and her mom were making a rare cake for dad's birthday. It had chocolate and nuts and cherries in it. Lily was very excited to taste it. She asked her mom, "Can I lick the mixer, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can, but be careful. It's still plugged in. Don't touch the button." + +Lily nodded and took the mixer. She licked the chocolate batter from the beaters. It was yummy and sweet. She licked some more. Then she saw a big cherry on the mixer. She wanted to eat it. She reached for it with her hand. + +But she forgot about the button. She pressed it by mistake. The mixer turned on and made a loud noise. Lily was scared and dropped the mixer. It fell on the floor and broke. The batter splashed everywhere. The cherry disappeared. + +Lily started to cry. She was sorry and sad. She made a big mess. She thought her mom would be angry. + +But her mom was not angry. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, honey. It was an accident. Don't cry. We can clean up and make another cake. The cherry is not gone. It's just hiding. Can you help me find it?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She looked around and saw the cherry under the table. She picked it up and gave it to her mom. Her mom said, "Good job, Lily. You found the rare cherry. Let's put it on top of the cake. It will be a special surprise for dad." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's do that. I love you, mom." + +"I love you too, Lily," her mom said. They hugged and kissed. Then they went to the kitchen and made a new cake. It was the best cake ever. +Tom and Lily are playing in their room. They have many toys and books and puzzles. They like to make noise and have fun. But they also have to be careful, because their room is on the second floor. + +One day, Tom finds a ball under his bed. It is big and red and shiny. He wants to show it to Lily. He picks up the ball and runs to Lily. "Look, Lily, look what I found!" he says. + +Lily looks at the ball and smiles. She likes balls. She wants to play with it. She reaches out her hand and says, "Can I have it, Tom? Can I have it?" + +Tom nods and gives the ball to Lily. Lily hugs the ball and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. This is an amazing ball." + +But then, something bad happens. Lily is too excited and she forgets to be careful. She throws the ball in the air and tries to catch it. But she misses. The ball bounces on the floor and rolls to the window. The window is open. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily say together. They run to the window and look out. They see the ball drop from the second floor and land on the grass. They hear a loud thud. + +They are sad and scared. They think they have lost their amazing ball. They think their mom and dad will be angry. They don't know what to do. + +But then, they hear a voice from below. It is their neighbor, Mr. Lee. He is holding their ball and smiling. He says, "Hey, kids, is this your ball? I saw it drop from your window. Don't worry, it is not broken. Do you want it back?" + +Tom and Lily are happy and relieved. They say, "Yes, please, Mr. Lee. Thank you, Mr. Lee. You are a nice neighbor. Can you throw it back to us?" + +Mr. Lee nods and throws the ball back to them. They catch it and say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +They close the window and hug the ball. They decide to be more careful next time. They say, "This is an amazing ball. But we have to keep it in our room. We don't want to drop it again." +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her tools. She had a hammer, a screwdriver, a saw and a drill. She liked to make things with wood and nails and screws. She was very good at it. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. But there were many other kids there, and they were loud and fast. Lily felt scared and hid behind her mom. + +Then she saw a boy with a tool belt. He had tools like hers, and he was making something with wood and nails and screws. He was very good at it, too. Lily felt curious and wanted to see what he was making. + +She walked slowly to the boy and watched him. He was making a birdhouse. He saw her and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you like tools?" + +Lily nodded, but she was too shy to talk. She pointed at his drill. He said, "This is my drill. It can make holes in wood. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily nodded again. She took the drill and poked a hole in the wood. It was fun and easy. She poked another hole and another. She felt happy and proud. + +Ben said, "You're good at drilling. Do you want to help me finish the birdhouse?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. I'm Lily, by the way." + +Ben said, "Nice to meet you, Lily. You're not shy anymore." + +Lily said, "No, I'm not. I have a new friend." +Anna loved her baby doll very much. She named her Lily and gave her hugs and kisses every day. She took Lily with her everywhere, even to the park and the store. Lily was a rare doll, with blue eyes and curly hair. Anna's mom said she was lucky to have her. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the park to play. Anna brought Lily with her and put her on a bench while she went to the slide. She had fun sliding and swinging, but when she came back to the bench, Lily was gone. Anna looked everywhere, but she could not find her. She felt very sad and scared. She cried and called for Lily, but no one answered. + +Anna's mom saw her crying and came to help. She asked her what was wrong, and Anna told her that Lily had disappeared. She said someone must have taken her, or maybe a bird or a dog. Anna's mom hugged her and said they would look for Lily together. She said maybe someone had moved her by mistake, or maybe she had fallen on the grass. + +They searched the park, asking people and looking under trees and bushes. They did not see Lily anywhere. Anna felt like giving up, but her mom said they should not lose hope. She said Lily was a rare doll, and someone might have found her and wanted to keep her. She said they should make a sign with Lily's picture and their phone number, and put it on the bench. She said maybe the person who had Lily would see the sign and call them. + +They went home and made the sign. They printed a photo of Lily and wrote "Please help me find my baby doll Lily. She is rare and I love her very much. If you have her or know where she is, please call this number." They taped the sign to the bench and hoped for the best. + +The next day, Anna's mom got a phone call. It was a lady who said she had Lily. She said she had found her on the bench and thought she was very pretty. She said she did not know she belonged to someone, and she was sorry for taking her. She said she wanted to give her back to Anna, and asked where they lived. Anna's mom thanked her and told her their address. She said they would be waiting for her. + +Anna was very happy when she heard the news. She ran to the door and waited for the lady to come. She could not wait to see Lily again. She hoped she was okay and not hurt or scared. She missed her so much. + +Soon, the lady arrived with Lily in her arms. She gave her to Anna and apologized again. She said she was glad she had seen the sign and called them. She said Lily was a rare doll, and she could see how much Anna loved her. She said she hoped they would be happy together. + +Anna thanked the lady and hugged Lily. She felt her soft hair and her blue eyes. She felt her heart fill with joy. She said she was sorry for losing her, and she would never let her go again. She said she loved her more than anything. + +Anna's mom thanked the lady too, and invited her in for some cookies and juice. She said she was very kind and honest, and she appreciated her gesture. She said she was happy they had found Lily, and she hoped they could be friends. + +The lady smiled and accepted the invitation. She said she was happy too, and she liked cookies and juice. She said she was glad they had met, and she hoped they could be friends too. + +They went inside and had a nice time. They talked and laughed and shared stories. Anna and Lily played and cuddled. They were happy and grateful. They had learned a lesson about losing and finding, and about being rare and loved. +Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to play, but it was dark outside. Mom said they could not go out. + +"Can we visit Grandma?" Lily asked. "She lives close by. We can walk there." + +Mom thought for a moment. She looked at the clock. It was not too late. "Okay," she said. "But you have to be careful. And take this flashlight with you. It will help you see the way." + +Lily and Tom were happy. They put on their coats and hats. They took the flashlight. They said goodbye to Mom and left the house. + +They walked along the street. They saw some cars and some dogs. They heard some noises. They were not scared. They had the flashlight. + +They reached Grandma's house. They knocked on the door. Grandma opened it. She smiled when she saw them. + +"Hello, my dears," she said. "What a nice surprise. Come in, come in. It's cold outside." + +She hugged them and kissed them. She took them to the living room. She gave them some cookies and milk. She asked them how they were. + +"We are fine, Grandma," Lily said. "We were bored at home. So we came to visit you." + +"That's very sweet of you," Grandma said. "But did Mom know you were coming?" + +"Yes, she did," Tom said. "She gave us the flashlight. She said it was dark outside." + +Grandma nodded. She looked at the flashlight. It was big and bright. She turned it on and off. She made some funny shadows on the wall. Lily and Tom laughed. + +They played with the flashlight for a while. They told Grandma some stories. They had fun. + +But soon they felt tired. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. + +"I think it's time for you to go back home," Grandma said. "It's late. Mom will be waiting for you." + +She helped them put on their coats and hats. She gave them the flashlight. She hugged them and kissed them. She said goodbye. + +"Thank you for visiting me," she said. "I love you very much. Be careful on the way back." + +Lily and Tom said they loved her too. They thanked her for the cookies and milk. They said goodbye. + +They walked back to their house. They used the flashlight. They saw some stars and some cats. They heard some crickets. They were not scared. They had each other. + +They reached their house. They opened the door. Mom was there. She smiled when she saw them. + +"Welcome back, my darlings," she said. "How was your visit?" + +"It was great, Mom," Lily said. "Grandma was very nice. She gave us some cookies and milk. She played with us. She made us laugh." + +"That's wonderful," Mom said. "I'm glad you had a good time. But now it's time for bed. You must be sleepy." + +She took them to their room. She helped them take off their coats and hats. She took the flashlight. She tucked them in. She kissed them goodnight. + +"Sleep well, my loves," she said. "I love you very much. Sweet dreams." + +Lily and Tom said they loved her too. They closed their eyes. They fell asleep. + +They dreamed of Grandma and the flashlight. They dreamed of cookies and milk. They dreamed of funny shadows and laughter. + +They were happy. +Lily liked to spin in her pink suit. She spun and spun until she felt dizzy and fell on the grass. She laughed and got up to spin some more. She did not care if her suit got dirty or torn. She was a spoiled girl who always got what she wanted. + +One day, she went to a party with her mom and dad. There were many other kids there, but Lily did not want to play with them. She wanted to spin in her suit and show off. She spun and spun in the middle of the room, ignoring the other kids. She did not share or say nice words. She was a spoiled girl who only thought of herself. + +But then, something bad happened. She spun too fast and bumped into a table. The table had a big cake on it, and the cake fell on Lily's head. The cake was sticky and messy and covered her suit. Lily cried and screamed. She wanted a new suit and a new cake. She was a spoiled girl who did not like surprises. + +The other kids laughed at Lily. They did not feel sorry for her. They thought she was rude and mean. They went to play with each other and have fun. They did not want to spin with Lily. They were happy kids who liked to make friends. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves and ran to jump in it. They had fun throwing leaves in the air and hiding under them. + +But then, Sam saw something shiny in the leaves. He picked it up and saw that it was a coin. He was happy and wanted to keep it. He put it in his mouth and started to chew it. + +"Sam, what are you doing?" Mia asked. She saw the coin in his mouth and was worried. "That is not food, that is money. You should not chew money, it is bad for your teeth and your tummy." + +Sam did not listen to Mia. He liked the coin and thought it was tasty. He chewed harder and harder, until he felt a pain in his tooth. He cried out and spit out the coin. He saw that his tooth was broken and bleeding. He was scared and sad. + +Mia ran to him and hugged him. She helped him clean his mouth and find their mom. Their mom took them to the dentist, who fixed Sam's tooth. He told Sam that he should never chew anything that is not food, especially something old and hard like a coin. He said that coins are dirty and can make him sick. + +Sam learned his lesson. He said sorry to Mia and his mom, and thanked the dentist. He gave the coin to Mia and said that she could have it. He said that he would rather have a warm smile than a cold coin. Mia smiled back and said that he was a good brother. They hugged and went home. They never chewed money again. +One day, a kid named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to try it. He climbed up the stairs and sat on the top. He looked down and saw a fierce dog barking at him. The dog had sharp teeth and angry eyes. Tom was scared and did not want to slide down. + +He saw his mom on the bench. She was reading a book and did not see the dog. Tom wanted to call her, but he was too afraid to make a sound. He wished he had something to scare the dog away. He looked around and saw a shiny metal thing on the ground. It was a spoon. He picked it up and held it in his hand. + +He saw the sun in the sky. It was bright and warm. He had an idea. He moved the spoon in front of the sun and made a shiny spot on the dog's face. The dog was surprised and stopped barking. It looked at the shiny spot and tried to catch it. It ran around and around, but it could not catch the shiny spot. Tom laughed and slid down the slide. He ran to his mom and hugged her. He showed her the spoon and told her what he did. She smiled and praised him. She said he was brave and smart. Tom felt happy and proud. He played with the spoon and the sun until it was time to go home. He had a lot of fun at the park. +Tom and Mia liked to sail their toy boats in the pond. They had one boat each, and they made them from paper and sticks. Tom's boat was red and Mia's boat was blue. They had fun watching their boats go fast and slow, left and right, on the water. + +One day, a big duck came to the pond. It saw the boats and thought they were food. It swam towards them and tried to bite them. Tom and Mia were scared. They did not want the duck to eat their boats. They shouted at the duck to go away, but the duck did not listen. + +Tom had an idea. He found a big stick and threw it far away from the pond. The duck saw the stick and thought it was better than the boats. It chased the stick and left the pond. Tom and Mia were happy. They got their boats back and sailed them again. + +The duck came back with the stick in its mouth. It looked at the boats and wanted to try again. But Tom and Mia were ready. They had more sticks and stones to throw. They made a lot of noise and scared the duck away. The duck gave up and flew to another pond. + +Tom and Mia cheered. They had won. They hugged each other and their boats. They sailed their boats until it was time to go home. They had a lively day at the pond. They hoped the duck would not come back. +Lily liked to examine things. She liked to look at them and touch them and smell them. She wanted to know what they were and how they worked. One day, she found a can of tuna in the kitchen. She had never seen tuna before. + +She took the can and tried to open it. She pulled and twisted and banged it, but nothing happened. She was very curious. She wondered what was inside. She asked her mom for help. + +Mom came and saw the can of tuna. She smiled and said, "This is tuna, Lily. It is a kind of fish that lives in the water. We can eat it, but we need a special tool to open the can. It is called a can opener. It is a modern thing that makes it easy to open cans." + +Mom took the can opener and showed Lily how to use it. She put it on the can and turned the handle. Lily heard a click and a hiss. She saw a shiny metal lid come off. She saw a pink and white thing inside. It smelled fishy. + +Mom said, "This is tuna, Lily. Do you want to try some?" She took a fork and scooped some tuna out of the can. She gave it to Lily. Lily examined it with her eyes and nose. She put it in her mouth and chewed. She liked it. It was soft and salty and yummy. + +She said, "Thank you, Mom. I like tuna. Can I have more?" Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can have more, Lily. You are a good examiner. You learned something new today." Lily smiled and said, "I love you, Mom. And I love tuna." +Sara was very happy. Today was her birthday. She had a cake with four candles and many balloons. She wore a pink dress and a crown. She invited her friends to play and eat. + +"Happy birthday, Sara!" her friends said. They gave her many gifts. Sara liked all the gifts. She received a doll, a book, a puzzle, and a ball. She thanked her friends and hugged them. + +"Can I play with your doll?" asked Lily, her best friend. + +"Of course, you can!" said Sara. "She is very pretty and soft. Her name is Anna." + +Sara and Lily went to Sara's room. They played with the doll and the puzzle. They had fun. They put the doll under the bed when they heard Sara's mom call them. + +"Come on, girls, it's time to blow the candles and eat the cake!" Sara's mom said. + +Sara and Lily ran to the kitchen. They joined the other friends. They sang happy birthday to Sara. Sara blew the candles and made a wish. She wished to have more fun with her friends. + +Sara's mom cut the cake and gave everyone a slice. The cake was yummy. It had chocolate and cream. Sara and her friends ate the cake and drank juice. They smiled and laughed. + +After the cake, Sara's mom said they could play outside. Sara and her friends were excited. They put on their coats and shoes. They went to the backyard. There was a big slide and a swing. Sara and her friends played on the slide and the swing. They had more fun. + +Sara felt a tight hug from behind. She turned around and saw Lily. + +"Thank you for inviting me, Sara. You are a great friend. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. You are a great friend. Thank you for coming," Sara said. + +They hugged again and smiled. They played some more until it was time to go home. Sara said goodbye to her friends. She thanked them for the gifts and the fun. She was very happy. She had the best birthday ever. +Sara and Tom like to play hide and seek. Sara is good at finding hidden places. Tom is good at counting. One day, they play in the big park. There are many trees and bushes and rocks to hide behind. + +Tom counts to ten. Sara runs to find a spot. She sees a big rock with a hole under it. She crawls inside. She thinks Tom will not see her. She relaxes and waits. She hears Tom's voice. He is looking for her. He says, "Where are you, Sara? I will find you!" + +Sara smiles. She is quiet. She hopes Tom will not find her. She likes to win. She hears Tom's footsteps. He is near the rock. He looks around. He does not see the hole. He walks away. Sara giggles. She thinks she is clever. + +But then, she feels something move. She looks down. She sees a furry tail. She gasps. She is not alone. There is a stuff in the hole with her. A stuff with sharp teeth and claws. A stuff that does not like visitors. A stuff that growls. + +Sara screams. She crawls out of the hole. She runs to Tom. She hugs him. She tells him about the stuff. Tom is surprised. He says, "Wow, that was a scary stuff. I'm glad you are okay. You win, Sara. You are the best at hide and seek." Sara nods. She is happy. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. But next time, let's find a safer place to hide." Tom agrees. They go to the swings. They have fun. They forget about the stuff. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play games together. They had many games, but their favorite game was pretend. They pretended to be pirates, or astronauts, or superheroes. They were very adventurous. + +One day, they decided to pretend to be explorers. They put on their hats and backpacks and went outside. They looked for new things to see and do. They found a big rock, a shiny pond, and a tall tree. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw a fence. The fence was very high and had a sign on it. The sign said "Keep Out". Lily and Ben were curious. They wanted to know what was behind the fence. Maybe it was a secret garden, or a treasure, or a dragon. + +"Let's go over the fence," said Lily. "It will be more fun." + +"No, we can't," said Ben. "The sign says keep out. It is not safe. We might get hurt or in trouble." + +"Please, Ben," said Lily. "Please, please, please. It is just a game. We will be careful. We will not touch anything. We will come back soon." + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked to be adventurous, but he also liked to follow the rules. He did not want to upset Lily, but he did not want to do something wrong. He did not know what to do. He looked at Lily's big eyes and hopeful smile. He looked at the fence and the sign. He looked at the sky and the sun. + +What do you think Ben did? Did he go over the fence with Lily, or did he stay on the safe side? What would you do? +Ben and Lily like to play with boats. They have many boats of different colors and sizes. They take their boats to the pond and sail them on the water. They have fun watching their boats go fast and slow, left and right. + +One day, they decide to have a race. They choose their fastest boats and line them up at the edge of the pond. They count to three and let go of their boats. The boats sail away, pushed by the wind. Ben and Lily run along the shore, cheering for their boats. + +Ben's boat is red and Lily's boat is blue. They are both very fast, but Ben's boat is a little faster. It sails ahead of Lily's boat and reaches the other side of the pond first. Ben jumps up and down and shouts, "I win! I win!" + +Lily is sad. She wanted to win too. She stops running and looks at her boat. It is still sailing, but it is far behind Ben's boat. She feels like crying. + +Ben sees Lily's face and feels sorry. He remembers that Lily is his friend and he likes to play with her. He runs back to her and gives her a hug. He says, "You did great, Lily. Your boat is very fast too. Do you want to sail again?" + +Lily smiles and nods. She hugs Ben back and says, "Yes, please. You are a good friend, Ben. And a good sailor too." + +They pick up their boats and go back to the edge of the pond. They sail their boats again, but this time they do not race. They just have fun and enjoy the wind and the water. They are happy and friendly. +Anna likes to mail letters to her grandma. She draws pictures of her toys, her dog, and her friends. She puts them in envelopes and sticks stamps on them. Then she walks with her mom to the big blue box on the corner. She puts her letters in the slot and says, "Bye bye, letters!" + +One day, Anna and her mom go for a walk to the park. They cross a bridge over a river. Anna sees ducks swimming in the water. She says, "Hello, ducks!" The ducks quack back. They are friendly ducks. Anna wants to feed them some bread, but her mom says, "No, bread is not good for ducks. Let's find some seeds instead." + +They walk to a bench where a man is selling seeds. He gives Anna a handful and says, "Here you go, little girl. You can feed the ducks with these." Anna says, "Thank you, mister!" She runs back to the bridge and throws the seeds to the ducks. The ducks eat them and wag their tails. They are happy ducks. Anna is happy too. She says, "I like ducks. Maybe I can mail them a letter too." Her mom laughs and says, "Maybe you can, Anna. Maybe you can." +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to pretend they were getting married. They found a big white cloth and a shiny ring in Sara's mom's closet. They put on the cloth and the ring and went to the garden. + +They asked Sara's dog, Max, to be the priest. Max was a fierce dog who barked a lot, but he loved Sara and Tom. He sat on a chair and held a book in his mouth. Sara and Tom stood in front of him and held hands. + +"Max, do you want to marry us?" Sara asked. + +Max nodded and made a noise that sounded like "woof". + +"Then, say 'I do'," Tom said. + +Max tried to say "I do", but he dropped the book and it fell on his paw. He yelped and jumped off the chair. He was angry and ran after the book. + +Sara and Tom laughed and ran after him. They wanted to get the book back and finish their pretend marriage. But Max was faster and stronger. He grabbed the book and pulled it away from them. He shook his head and tore the book to pieces. + +Sara and Tom were sad and scared. They did not want to make Max mad. They said they were sorry and gave him a hug. They hoped he would forgive them and be their friend again. + +Max licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was not mad anymore. He was happy and playful. He gave them the ring and the cloth and wagged his tail some more. + +Sara and Tom smiled and thanked him. They put on the ring and the cloth again and went back to the garden. They decided they did not need a book or a priest to pretend they were married. They only needed each other and Max. They hugged and kissed and said "I do". Max barked and joined them. They were a happy pretend family. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He was so big that he could not fit in the jungle. One day, the elephant saw a little bird who was trying to tie a knot on a tree. The elephant asked the bird if he needed help. The bird said yes, and the elephant tied the knot for him. + +The bird was so happy that he thanked the elephant and flew away. The next day, the elephant was walking in the jungle when he saw a hunter trying to catch the bird. The elephant remembered the bird and wanted to help him. He ran towards the hunter and scared him away. + +The bird saw what the elephant had done and was grateful. He thanked the elephant for helping him and said, "Even though you are big, you have a big heart too." The elephant felt happy and proud of himself. From that day on, the elephant knew that it was better to help others than to use his size to intimidate them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big garden with lots of trees. One day, Lily's mommy said, "We need to prune the trees so they can grow big and strong." Lily didn't know what "prune" meant, but she saw her mommy cutting the branches with a big tool. + +After they finished pruning, Lily saw a furry little creature running around in the garden. "Look mommy, a furry friend!" she said. Her mommy said, "That's a squirrel, Lily. They like to eat nuts." Lily thought the squirrel was cute and wanted to call it her friend. + +The next day, Lily woke up early and went outside to see her furry friend again. But the squirrel was nowhere to be found. Lily called out, "Where are you, little friend?" Suddenly, she heard a rustling in the tree above her. It was the squirrel, who had made a cozy nest in the branches. Lily was so happy to have found her furry friend's home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to clean up, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +As Timmy cleaned up, he found a toy that was broken. He tried to fix it, but he didn't know how. His mom came in and said, "Let's add some glue to fix it." Timmy was happy that his toy was fixed. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister was taking a nap. Timmy wanted to play, but he knew he had to be quiet so he didn't wake her up. Timmy played with his toys quietly and had fun. + +Suddenly, Timmy's sister woke up and started crying. Timmy's mom came in and said, "Timmy, you need to be more quiet when your sister is sleeping." + +Timmy felt bad that he woke up his sister. He wanted to make it up to her. He said, "I know, I'll give her my favorite toy to make her feel better." Timmy's mom said, "That's a very fit thing to do, Timmy." + +The next day, Timmy's sister was feeling better and they played together with Timmy's toys. But later that day, Timmy accidentally broke his favorite toy. He was sad and didn't know how to fix it. His mom said, "Let's add some glue to fix it." But this time, the glue didn't work and Timmy's toy was still broken. + +Timmy was very sad that his toy was broken and he couldn't play with it anymore. He learned that sometimes things can't be fixed and that's okay. +Once upon a time, there was a goose named Gigi. Gigi liked to fly high in the sky and look at the pretty clouds. One day, Gigi was flying and she saw a big tree with an open hole in it. She wanted to go inside and explore. So, she flew down and went inside the hole. + +But as she was walking around, she tripped on a stick and fell down. She wasn't hurt, but she couldn't fly back up to the hole. She was stuck inside the tree! Gigi was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, her friends heard her honking for help and came to rescue her. They found her in the tree and helped her fly back out. From that day on, Gigi was more careful when she explored new places. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but she didn't have many. One day, she went to her friend's house and saw a big bookshelf with lots of books. She asked her friend if she could borrow some books to read at home. Her friend said yes and Lily was very happy. + +Lily took some books from the bookshelf and went home. She read all the books and loved them. But when she tried to put them back on the bookshelf, it fell down because it was weak. All the books fell on the floor and Lily felt sad. She knew she had to tell her friend what happened. + +The next day, Lily went back to her friend's house and told her what happened. Her friend wasn't mad, she just wanted to help. Together, they fixed the weak bookshelf and put all the books back on it. Lily was happy that she could borrow more books in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a driver named Max. Max had a big and impressive truck. He loved to pack his truck with lots of toys and treats for kids. Max would drive around the town and give away his goodies to happy children. + +One day, Max packed his truck with too many toys and treats. The truck was too heavy and Max couldn't control it. The truck crashed into a tree and Max got hurt. The toys and treats were all over the road and were ruined. The children were sad that they couldn't get their treats and Max was sad that he couldn't give them away. + +From that day on, Max learned to not pack too much in his truck and to drive safely. The children still loved Max and his impressive truck, but they were always careful around it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to the grocery store. Lily was very excited to go because she loved to help her mommy pick out fruits and vegetables. + +While they were shopping, Lily noticed that her mommy seemed a little upset. She asked her mommy what was wrong and her mommy said she was feeling stressed. Lily wanted to help her mommy feel calm again. + +So, Lily suggested they change their grocery list and get some yummy treats instead of just healthy food. Her mommy agreed and they picked out some cookies and ice cream. When they got home, they had a special snack and her mommy felt much better. + +Lily was happy that she could help her mommy and they both enjoyed their special treat together. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes a small change can make a big difference in how someone feels. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to do cartwheels and play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom gave her a gift. It was a big, shiny box with a bow on top. Lily was so happy! She opened the box and inside was a bag of sour candy. + +Lily loved candy, but this candy was too sour for her. She made a funny face and said, "Yuck!" Lily's mom told her it was okay not to like everything and they could share the candy with her friends. + +Lily was excited to do that. She ran to her friend's house and gave her some candy. Her friend loved it and they both laughed and played together. Lily realized that sharing her gift made her feel even happier than getting it. From that day on, Lily knew that doing nice things for others was the best gift of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the forest when she saw a pretty cave. She went inside and found a little bear. + +"Hi there! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I am counting my honey pots. One, two, three," said the bear. + +"That's so cool! Can I help you count?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, that would be great!" said the bear. + +So, Lily helped the bear count his honey pots. They counted up to ten and then decided to have a picnic outside the cave. They ate honey sandwiches and had a lot of fun together. From that day on, they became the best of friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. Lily's mommy and daddy were very rich, which meant they had a lot of money and things. + +One day, Lily's mommy and daddy took her to the zoo. Lily loved the zoo because she could see all the animals. But when they got to the elephant exhibit, Lily was in shock! She had never seen such a big animal before. + +Lily's mommy and daddy explained to her that elephants were very smart and could understand many things. Lily was amazed! She couldn't believe that an animal could be so smart. From that day on, Lily loved going to the zoo even more because she knew that the animals could understand things just like she could. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. He was a modest man who lived in a small house by the sea. Every day, he would go fishing to catch fish for his family and friends. + +One day, Jack met a little girl named Lily. She asked him, "Can you catch me a fish, please?" Jack smiled and said, "Of course, I can catch you a fish." So, he went into the sea and caught a big fish for Lily. + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Fisherman! You are so kind to me." Jack replied, "You're welcome, Lily. But remember, if you spoil the fish, it won't taste good. Always be grateful for what you have." + +From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate the things she had and never spoiled her food again. And Jack continued to be a modest fisherman who always shared his catch with others. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Bob. Bob loved to create things with his hands. He would make toys and games for children to play with. One day, Bob decided to make a new toy that would help him exercise his waist. + +He got some wood and started to create a big hula hoop. He sanded it down until it was smooth and shiny. Then he painted it with bright colors. When he was finished, he put on some music and started to spin the hula hoop around his waist. It was so much fun! + +Soon, all the children in the neighborhood came to see Bob's creation. They wanted to try it too. Bob showed them how to use the hula hoop and they all had a great time. From that day on, Bob was known as the man who could create anything. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch videos on his tablet. One day, Timmy's tablet broke and he was very sad. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy said, "My tablet is broken. Can you fix it, Mommy?" + +Mommy said, "I will try my best to fix it, but if I can't, we will have to get a new one. But don't worry, we will find a dependable tablet for you." + +Timmy was happy that his mommy was going to try and fix his tablet. Mommy tried to fix it, but she couldn't. So, they went to the store and found a new and dependable tablet for Timmy. Timmy was happy again and he watched his videos on his new tablet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the forest behind her house. One day, she stumbled upon a giant who was lost in the woods. + +The giant was very big and scary, but Lily wasn't afraid. She walked up to him and said, "Hi, Mr. Giant! Are you lost?" + +The giant looked down at her and said, "Yes, I am lost. Can you help me find my way back home?" + +Lily was successful in finding the giant's home and he was very grateful. As he waved goodbye, he yelled out, "Thank you, Lily! You are my hero!" From that day on, Lily and the giant became the best of friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun lived in a big forest with lots of trees and animals. One day, Bun Bun was hopping around when he saw a big, bouncy ball. He bounced on the ball and it bounced him back! + +Bun Bun was having so much fun bouncing on the ball that he didn't notice he had bounced all the way to the edge of the forest. Suddenly, he saw a big, wealthy house with a beautiful garden. Bun Bun decided to explore and hopped into the garden. + +He saw lots of pretty flowers and a big fountain with water that bounced up and down. Bun Bun was having so much fun exploring the garden that he forgot about the ball. But when he was ready to go back to the forest, he saw the ball bouncing towards him. Bun Bun picked up the ball and bounced it all the way back to his home in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he always wanted to know how big they were. So, he asked his mommy for a measuring tape. His mommy gave him a measuring tape and Timmy measured all his toys. + +One day, Timmy was playing outside when he saw a little bird that had fallen out of its nest. The bird looked helpless and Timmy wanted to help. He asked his mommy what he could do to help the bird. His mommy told him to pick up the bird and put it back in its nest. + +Timmy carefully picked up the bird and put it back in its nest. The bird looked happy and Timmy felt proud that he had helped. But, as Timmy was walking away, a big cat came and scared the bird out of its nest again. Timmy tried to help again, but this time the bird was too hurt to be saved. Timmy felt sad that he couldn't save the bird. +Once there was a boy named Timmy who loved going on safaris. He wore a fancy hat and carried a big net to catch animals. One day, Timmy went on a safari with his mom and dad. They saw many animals, like elephants and giraffes, but Timmy wanted to catch a lion. + +Timmy saw a lion and ran after it with his net. But the lion was too fast and Timmy fell down. The lion caught Timmy in its big paws and Timmy's parents couldn't save him. Timmy never went on a safari again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear fancy dresses and shoes. One Wednesday, Lily's mom asked her to help bake cookies for their neighbors. + +Lily happily stepped into the kitchen and asked, "What can I do to help, Mommy?" + +Her mom replied, "You can help me mix the dough." + +Lily giggled as she stepped onto a stool to reach the mixing bowl. She added the flour and sugar and mixed it all together. + +After the cookies were baked and cooled, Lily and her mom put them on a fancy plate and walked to their neighbor's house. + +The neighbor said, "Oh my, these cookies look so fancy! Thank you, Lily and Mommy!" + +Lily smiled and stepped back home, feeling happy that she could help her neighbors. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and watch the sunflowers grow. One day, she saw a white butterfly flying around the sunflowers. + +"Hello butterfly! Do you like sunflowers?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, I love them. They are so pretty," replied the butterfly. + +Lily smiled and said, "Me too! But sometimes the sunflowers close when the sun goes down." + +The butterfly nodded and said, "Yes, they need to rest at night. Just like you and me." + +Lily thought about this and said, "That's true. Goodnight, butterfly." + +"Goodnight, Lily," said the butterfly before flying away. + +Lily went inside, happy to have made a new friend who loved sunflowers just like her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal for breakfast every morning. He would pour the cereal in a bowl and add milk. + +One morning, Timmy's mom noticed that the cereal box was almost empty. She said to Timmy, "We need to go to the store and buy more cereal." Timmy replied, "Okay, Mommy. Can we go now?" + +At the store, Timmy helped his mom find the cereal aisle. They saw many different kinds of cereal, but Timmy's favorite was the one with the tiger on the box. His mom picked up the box and put it in the cart. + +When they got home, Timmy poured himself a bowl of cereal. But something was wrong. The cereal tasted dull and not very good. Timmy said to his mom, "This cereal doesn't taste good. Can we get a different kind next time?" His mom replied, "Yes, we can try a different kind next time. Maybe one with honey spread on it." +Once upon a time, there was a big gray dragon. He lived in a cave on a mountain. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. He saw some animals playing and wanted to join them. But when he tried to play with them, he fell and got embarrassed. The animals laughed at him and he felt sad. He went back to his cave and cried. But then, he remembered that he was a dragon and he could do amazing things. So, he flew into the sky and breathed fire. The animals saw him and were amazed. They asked him to play with them again and he happily joined in. From that day on, the dragon was no longer embarrassed and became friends with the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle prince who lived in a big castle. He loved to play with his toys and eat yummy food. One day, a mean dragon came and wanted to take over the castle. The prince tried to resist the dragon, but he was too strong. + +The dragon took over the castle and made the prince his prisoner. The prince was sad and missed his toys and yummy food. He tried to escape, but the dragon was always watching him. + +One day, the prince had an idea. He asked the dragon if he could have a feast with all his favorite foods. The dragon agreed and let the prince have a big feast. But the prince had put a potion in the food that made the dragon fall asleep. + +The prince escaped and ran back to his kingdom. But the dragon woke up and chased after him. The prince tried to resist, but the dragon caught him and took him back to the castle. The prince was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man who lived in a small village. He didn't like to talk to anyone and always stayed inside his house. One day, the villagers decided to celebrate a big festival in the village square. There were lots of fun things to do like games, music, and dancing. + +The grumpy old man didn't want to go to the festival, but he could hear the music and laughter from his house. Suddenly, he remembered something important. A long time ago, he had found a beautiful cross in his garden. He had kept it hidden in his house ever since. + +The grumpy old man decided to take the cross to the festival as a gift for the village. When he arrived, everyone was surprised to see him there. But when he showed them the cross, they were very happy and grateful. They all danced and sang together, and the grumpy old man even smiled a little bit. From that day on, he became a little bit less grumpy and started to talk to his neighbors more often. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree was home to a wise old owl. The owl was always helpful to the other animals in the forest. + +One night, the owl was sleeping peacefully when he was disturbed by a loud noise. He opened his big eyes and looked around. He saw a little mouse running towards him. The mouse was scared and asked the owl for help. + +The owl listened carefully to the mouse and then flew off to investigate the noise. He found out that it was just a branch falling from the tree. The owl returned to the mouse and told him that everything was okay. The mouse was grateful to the helpful owl and went back to his home feeling safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very brave and loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park when they saw a butterfly. They tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Timmy's friend said, "I wish we could catch that butterfly." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, we can catch it if we try again." + +But just then, a big gust of wind blew the butterfly away. Timmy cried because he really wanted to catch it. His friends tried to cheer him up, but Timmy's spirit was broken. He went home feeling sad. + +The next day, Timmy's mom told him that the butterfly had flown away and was never coming back. Timmy cried even more because he didn't catch the butterfly and he missed his chance. From that day on, Timmy never felt as brave as he used to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a wide field covered in snow. She wanted to play there but didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw a reindeer jogging towards her. + +"Hi there!" said the reindeer. + +"Hi!" replied Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm jogging," said the reindeer. "Do you want to join me?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. + +So, they jogged together around the field. Lily had so much fun with the reindeer. After they finished, Lily said, "Thank you for jogging with me, Mr. Reindeer!" + +"You're welcome, Lily," said the reindeer. "Come back and play anytime!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mommy noticed that her tummy was hurting and she wasn't feeling very good. + +Lily's mommy took her to the doctor and they found out that she had been eating too much candy. The doctor told Lily that she needed to eat more healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. + +Lily was sad because she loved candy, but she knew that it was important to be healthy. She started eating more fruits and vegetables and soon her tummy felt better. + +One day, Lily's mommy surprised her with a big basket of her favorite fruits and vegetables. Lily was so happy that she couldn't help but smile. She realized that being healthy was worth it and it made her feel good inside. This revealed to Lily that sometimes we have to make choices that may not be easy, but they are important for our health. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max was very hungry and wanted to eat some cheese. He went to his friend, a big brown cow named Daisy, and asked her if she had any cheese. + +Daisy said, "I have some bright yellow cheese in my barn. You can have some if you want." + +Max was very happy and said, "Thank you, Daisy! I accept your cheese." + +Daisy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Max. Enjoy your cheese." Max ate the cheese and was very satisfied. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved trucks. He had a big red truck that he played with every day. One day, he found an ancient truck in his backyard. It was rusty and old, but Timmy thought it was cool. + +Timmy wanted to play with the ancient truck, but it wouldn't start. He asked his dad for help. "Dad, can you solve the problem with the truck?" he asked. His dad tried to fix it, but it was too old and broken. + +Timmy was sad that he couldn't play with the ancient truck. His dad told him that sometimes things can't be fixed, but it's important to appreciate what we have. Timmy learned that lesson and continued to play with his big red truck, knowing how lucky he was to have it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures and exploring new places. One day, she decided to take a taxi to the park. When she got in the taxi, she saw a brave driver with a big smile. + +"Where to, little one?" asked the driver. + +"To the park, please!" replied Lily. + +The driver smiled and started driving. Lily was excited and looked out the window, watching the world go by. But suddenly, the taxi crashed into a tree. The driver was hurt and Lily was scared. She tried to help the driver, but he said: "Don't worry, just accept what happened and call for help." + +Lily was brave and called for help. The ambulance came and took the driver to the hospital. Lily was sad that her adventure ended badly, but she learned an important lesson: accidents can happen, but it's important to be brave and accept what happens. +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, they saw a big billboard with a picture of a popular cartoon character. + +Lily's friend Tommy said, "Wow, that character is so cool! I wish I could meet him." + +Lily replied, "I know, me too! Let's go see if we can find him." + +So, they decided to go on an adventure to find the cartoon character. As they were walking, they saw a big rock in their way. Lily pushed the rock out of the way so they could keep going. + +After walking for a while, they finally found the cartoon character they were looking for. They were so excited! They asked him if they could take a picture with him and he said yes. They were so happy and couldn't wait to show their parents the picture of them with the popular cartoon character. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy who had a hole in his arm. One day, Lily’s mom saw the hole and said, “We need to fix Teddy’s armâ€. + +Lily asked, “What does fix mean?†Her mom explained, “It means to make something betterâ€. + +So, they got some thread and a needle and Lily’s mom showed her how to sew up the hole. When they were done, Teddy’s arm was all better! + +Lily touched the texture of the thread and said, “It feels bumpyâ€. Her mom said, “Yes, that’s because the thread has a textureâ€. + +Lily hugged Teddy and said, “He looks charming with his new armâ€. Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, he doesâ€. +Once upon a time, there was a big bridge. It was very long and went over a big river. One day, it started to rain. The rain was very heavy and it made the river very full. The bridge was empty because nobody wanted to go out in the rain. But then, a little duck came along. The duck wanted to cross the bridge, even though it was raining. The duck waddled across the bridge and made it safely to the other side. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears all day long. One day, she was playing with her dolls when she heard her mom calling her. + +"Lily, come here please," her mom said. + +Lily ran to her mom and asked, "What's wrong, Mommy?" + +"I'm feeling upset because I can't find my favorite whip," her mom replied. + +Lily cared about her mom and wanted to help her. She looked for the whip everywhere, under the bed, in the closet, and even in the kitchen. Finally, she found it in the living room and gave it to her mom. + +"Thank you so much, Lily! You're such a helpful girl," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily felt happy that she could help her mom and went back to playing with her dolls. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles who she loved to hug and squeeze. + +One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest and she met a giant. The giant was very tall and had a big smile on his face. + +"Hello, little girl," said the giant. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm looking for some berries," replied Lily. + +"I know where you can find some," said the giant. "Follow me." + +The giant led Lily to a berry bush and showed her how to pick the berries. "Thank you!" said Lily. "You're very useful." + +"You're welcome," said the giant. "I'm glad I could help." + +Lily hugged Mr. Snuggles tightly and said goodbye to the giant. She skipped all the way home with her basket of berries, feeling happy and grateful for her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops, especially the red ones. One day, she dropped her lollipop on the ground and it got dirty. She was sad because she couldn't eat it anymore. + +But then, her mommy told her not to worry. She would replace the dirty lollipop with a new one. The new lollipop was smooth and shiny, just like a mirror. Lily was so happy, she smiled from ear to ear. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to hold onto her lollipops tight, so she wouldn't drop them again. And if she ever did, she knew her mommy would always replace it with a new one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a blue couch in her house. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. She looked around and saw her cat hiding under the blue couch. + +Lily tried to get her cat out, but it was too scared. She decided to sit on the couch and wait for her cat to come out. After a few minutes, the cat peeked out from under the couch and Lily was able to grab it. + +From that day on, Lily always looked under the blue couch before she went to bed to make sure her cat wasn't hiding there. She loved her blue couch and was happy that it could help her find her furry friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved fireworks. She would watch them light up the night sky with bright colors and loud noises. One day, Lily's family went to a park to watch a big firework show. + +As they were waiting for the show to start, Lily's little brother spilled his ice cream all over her dress. It was now filthy and covered in sticky ice cream. But Lily managed to stay happy and enjoy the show anyway. + +The fireworks were so pretty and made Lily forget all about her dirty dress. She clapped and cheered as each firework exploded in the sky. When the show was over, Lily's family went home, and she fell asleep dreaming about the beautiful fireworks she had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, they were making pancakes for breakfast. Lily accidentally dropped the pan on the floor and it broke into pieces. She felt sad and worried because she thought they couldn't make pancakes anymore. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry Lily, we can restore the pan and make it normal again." So, they fixed the pan with some glue and continued making pancakes. Lily was happy again and said, "Mom, I'm glad we fixed the pan. Now everything is back to normal." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. We can always fix things and make them normal again." +Once upon a time, there was a big ocean. In the ocean, there was a big whale. The whale was very big and blue. It liked to swim and play with other fish. + +One day, the whale got very hungry. It wanted to eat some fish. So, it swam to a nearby restaurant. The restaurant was very weird. It had a lot of strange things inside. + +The whale went inside and asked the waiter to serve it some fish. The waiter was very happy to help the whale. He brought the whale a big plate of fish. The whale was very happy and ate all the fish. After that, it went back to swimming and playing with other fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to be a ballerina when she grew up. One day, Lily's mommy promised to take her to a ballet class. Lily was so happy, she jumped up and down with joy. + +At the ballet class, Lily practiced very hard. She wanted to be a success and make her mommy proud. She twirled and leaped and pointed her toes. After class, Lily's teacher told her that she did a great job. Lily was so happy, she smiled from ear to ear. + +Lily's mommy was waiting outside the ballet studio. She saw Lily's big smile and knew that she had made her daughter happy. Lily told her mommy all about her ballet class, but her mommy didn't hear her. Her mommy was deaf and couldn't hear Lily's words. But Lily didn't mind, she knew her mommy loved her and that was all that mattered. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who lived in a small village. She loved to gather crystals in the forest. One day, a little girl saw her and asked, "What are you doing?" + +"I am gathering crystals," replied the elderly woman. + +The little girl asked, "Why do you gather them?" + +The elderly woman said, "I gather them because they are beautiful and remind me of how precious life is." + +The little girl learned that even something as small as a crystal can hold great value and beauty. From that day on, she started to gather her own crystals and appreciate the simple things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on tours with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a store where they saw a man selling candy. Lily's parents bought her some candy, but they didn't know that it was spoiled. + +Lily took a bite of the candy and said, "Ew, this candy tastes bad!" Her mommy and daddy looked at the candy and saw that it was spoiled. They went back to the man and said, "You sold us spoiled candy!" + +The man replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't know it was spoiled." But Lily's mommy and daddy were very angry and told the man that he should be more careful about what he sells. The man didn't listen and kept selling spoiled candy to other people. + +In the end, Lily got very sick from eating the spoiled candy and had to go to the hospital. Her mommy and daddy were very sad and angry at the man for selling them bad candy. They never went back to that store again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we need to hurry to the store before it closes." + +Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. Let's go!" They walked down the street and saw lots of bright lights. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend, Timmy. Timmy said, "Hi Lily, where are you going?" + +Lily said, "We're going to the store. Mommy said we have to hurry." + +Timmy said, "Okay, have fun at the store!" and they continued walking down the street. Finally, they made it to the store before it closed and got everything they needed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a shiny rock that made her smile. She held it up to the sky to see it shine. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made her a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch. Lily loved the jelly that was on her sandwich. She ate it all up and said, "Yummy!" + +As the day went on, the sun was shining so bright. Lily's mom said, "Let's go for a walk." They went outside and felt the warm sun on their skin. Lily said, "This is fine. I love the sun." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird that lived in the forest. The bird was very tired because he didn't sleep well last night. He flew around looking for a place to rest. Finally, he found a tree to land on and closed his eyes. + +Suddenly, a loud noise woke him up. It was a big, ignorant bear who was making a lot of noise. The bear was walking around, looking for something to eat. The bird was scared and tried to fly away, but he was too tired. He yawned and tried to stay quiet, hoping the bear wouldn't find him. + +The bear kept walking around for a while, but then he got tired too. He sat down and fell asleep. The bird was relieved and flew away to find a safer place to rest. From then on, the bird made sure to find a quiet place to sleep at night, so he wouldn't have to worry about ignorant bears ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bird named Bluey. Bluey was very happy in his birdcage. One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. Her friend's name was Emily. Emily was very helpful. + +Emily said, "Lily, I brought a gift for Bluey!" + +Lily asked, "What is it?" + +"It's a new birdcage!" Emily said. + +Lily was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Emily! You're so helpful!" + +Emily smiled and said, "You're welcome! Bluey will love his new home." + +They put Bluey in his new birdcage and he appeared to be very happy. Lily and Emily watched him play and sing. They were happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a leopard. The leopard was very hairy. One day, the leopard met a little girl. + +"Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?" asked the leopard. + +"I'm lost. Can you help me find my way back home?" said the little girl. + +"Sure, I can help you. Let me show you the way," said the leopard. + +The leopard and the little girl walked through the jungle. The leopard was very kind and didn't let the little girl get scared. Finally, they found the little girl's home. + +"Thank you for helping me, Mr. Leopard. You're very hairy," said the little girl. + +"You're welcome, little girl. I'm happy to help. Goodbye!" said the leopard. + +And with that, the leopard went back into the jungle. The little girl was happy to be back home and told her family all about her adventure with the hairy leopard. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with many animals. There were cows, pigs, and chickens, but the biggest and strongest animal was a bull. He was so big that he could knock down trees with his horns. + +One day, the farmer noticed that the bull was acting weak. He wasn't eating, and he wasn't playing with the other animals. The farmer knew something was wrong, so he called the vet. + +The vet came and checked the bull. He told the farmer that the bull needed to rest and pause for a while. The farmer put the bull in a special pen where he could rest and get better. After a few days, the bull was back to his strong self and was once again the biggest and strongest animal on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars all day long. One day, Timmy's favorite car got a big cut on its tire. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mommy saw how sad he was and told him not to worry. She said she would repair the tire for him. Timmy was very happy and watched as his mommy fixed the tire. She was very gentle and careful, not harsh at all. + +After a little while, the tire was all fixed and Timmy's car was as good as new. Timmy was so happy that he played with his car all day long and even took it to bed with him that night. From then on, Timmy knew that whenever something was broken, his mommy could always repair it. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big rock. It is shiny and has many colors. + +"Wow, look at this rock!" Tom says. "It is a mineral. I want to keep it." + +"No, it is mine!" Jen says. "I saw it first. You can find another one." + +They both pull the rock. They are angry. They do not want to share. + +A dog comes to the park. It is big and black. It has sharp teeth. It barks at Tom and Jen. It wants the rock too. + +"Help!" Tom and Jen scream. "This dog is terrible. It will bite us." + +They let go of the rock. They run away. The dog takes the rock. It is happy. + +Tom and Jen are sad. They lost the rock. They are sorry. + +"I am sorry, Tom," Jen says. "I was mean. We can find another rock together." + +"I am sorry, Jen," Tom says. "I was greedy. We can be friends again." + +They hug. They go to the swings. They have fun. They forget the rock. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were heroes and monsters. Lily wore a cape and a mask. Ben had a sword and a shield. They ran around and made loud noises. + +"Roar! I am a dragon and I will eat you!" Ben said. + +"No, you won't! I am a brave knight and I will protect the princess!" Lily said. + +They laughed and chased each other. But then they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. + +"Kids, it's time for bed. You have to be calm and quiet now," she said. + +Lily and Ben did not want to stop playing. They had an idea. They hid in the wardrobe. They thought mom would not find them there. + +"Where are you, kids? Come on, it's late. Don't make me look for you," mom said. + +She opened the door and looked around. She saw the toys on the floor, but not the kids. She walked to the wardrobe and opened it. + +"Boo!" Lily and Ben shouted. They jumped out and hugged mom. + +"Got you, mom!" they said. + +Mom smiled and shook her head. She was not angry. She was happy to see them. + +"You are very silly, kids. But you are also very cute. Now, let's go to bed. I will read you a story and tuck you in," she said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They followed mom to their beds. They listened to the story and felt calm and sleepy. They said good night to mom and each other. They closed their eyes and dreamed of heroes and monsters. +Tommy loved to perform for his family. He liked to sing, dance and tell jokes. He always made his parents and his sister laugh and clap. He felt happy and proud when he performed. + +One night, Tommy had a nightmare. He dreamed that he was on a big stage, but no one was watching him. He tried to sing, but his voice was gone. He tried to dance, but his feet were stuck. He tried to tell jokes, but no one laughed. He felt scared and sad when he performed. + +He woke up crying and ran to his parents' room. He hugged his mom and dad and told them about his nightmare. They hugged him back and said, "It's okay, Tommy. It was just a bad dream. You are a great performer and we love you very much. You don't have to be afraid." + +They took him to his sister's room and asked her if Tommy could sleep with her. She said yes and smiled. She said, "I like your performances, Tommy. You are funny and sweet. You can sing me a song if you want." Tommy felt better and said, "Thank you, sis. You are nice and sweet too. I will sing you a song." He sang a song about his family and how much he loved them. His sister sang along and they both fell asleep. They had no more nightmares that night. +Anna loved to talk on the telephone. She liked to call her grandma and tell her about her day. She liked to hear her grandma's voice and laugh at her jokes. Sometimes, her grandma would promise to send her a surprise in the mail. + +One day, Anna's mom told her that they were going to visit grandma. Anna was very enthusiastic. She packed her favorite toys and clothes in her suitcase. She wanted to show grandma how much she had grown and learned. She also wanted to see what surprise grandma had for her. + +They drove for a long time in the car. Anna was bored and sleepy. She asked her mom when they would get there. Her mom said soon. Anna closed her eyes and dreamed of grandma. + +When they arrived, Anna jumped out of the car and ran to the door. She rang the bell and waited. Grandma opened the door and hugged her. Anna was happy to see her. She looked around and saw a big box on the table. It had a bow and a tag with her name on it. + +"Is that my surprise, grandma?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, it is, my dear. Do you want to open it?" grandma said. + +Anna nodded and tore the paper. Inside the box, she found a toy telephone. It was pink and shiny and had buttons and sounds. Anna was delighted. She hugged grandma and thanked her. + +"Now we can talk on the telephone anytime, even when we are far away," grandma said. + +Anna smiled and pressed a button. The toy telephone said, "I love you, Anna." + +Anna said, "I love you, grandma. You are the best grandma ever. You always keep your promises." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with magnets. They had many magnets of different shapes and colors that they stuck on the fridge, the door, and the table. They liked to make patterns and pictures with their magnets. + +One day, they found a big magnet in the garage. It was round and shiny and very strong. Tom wanted to play with it, but Lily said no. She said it was not theirs and it could be dangerous. Tom did not listen. He was persistent. He took the big magnet and ran to his room. + +Lily followed him and saw him stick the big magnet on his metal bed. The magnet made a loud noise and pulled the bed towards it. Tom was scared and tried to pull the magnet off, but it was too hard. He cried and called for Lily to help him. + +Lily ran to him and tried to help him, but the magnet was too strong for both of them. They could not move it. They heard their mom come home and ran to the door. They hoped their mom could help them. + +But their mom did not come to their room. She went to the kitchen and saw the fridge. The big magnet had pulled the fridge across the floor and smashed it against the wall. The fridge was broken and all the food was spilled and spoiled. Their mom was very angry and sad. She yelled and cried and asked who did this. + +Tom and Lily were very sorry and scared. They knew they had done a bad thing. They prayed that their mom would forgive them and love them. But their mom did not hear them. She was too busy cleaning the mess and calling the repairman. She did not talk to them or hug them or kiss them. She did not look at them or smile at them. She was very mad at them for a long time. +Anna and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. Every night, they tell each other stories before they sleep. They like to dream about the stories they tell. + +One night, Anna tells Ben a story about a brown bear who lives in the forest. The bear is big and strong and likes to eat honey and berries. He has many friends, like the rabbit, the squirrel and the bird. They play and explore the forest together. + +Ben likes the story and says, "I want to dream about the bear and his friends. Maybe I can join them and have fun." + +Anna says, "Me too. Let's close our eyes and dream." + +They close their eyes and soon they fall asleep. They start to dream about the bear and his friends. They see the forest, the trees, the flowers and the animals. They hear the sounds of the wind, the water and the birds. They feel the sun, the breeze and the grass. They are happy and excited. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their baby brother, who is crying in his crib. He is hungry and wants his bottle. He does not know that he is disturbing Anna and Ben's dream. + +Anna and Ben wake up and open their eyes. They are sad and angry. They do not want to leave their dream. They want to stay with the bear and his friends. + +They look at each other and say, "Shh, baby brother. Stop crying. You are disturbing our dream. We want to go back to the forest." + +But their baby brother does not understand. He keeps crying and crying. He wants his bottle and his mommy. + +Anna and Ben sigh and get out of bed. They know they have to help their baby brother. They love him, even if he disturbs their dream. They hope they can dream again tomorrow. +Anna liked to go to the shop with her mom. The shop had many things to see and touch. Anna liked to look at the toys, the books, and the clothes. But her mom said they could not buy everything. They had to value what they had at home. + +One day, Anna saw something unusual at the shop. It was a big, shiny ball. It had many colors and sparkles. It looked like a rainbow. Anna wanted the ball very much. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +"Mom, can I have the ball? Please, please, please!" Anna said. + +Her mom looked at the ball. It was very expensive. She shook her head. + +"No, Anna, we can't buy the ball. It's too much money. We have to save for other things. Maybe you can find something else you like," her mom said. + +Anna was sad. She did not want anything else. She only wanted the ball. She looked at the ball with longing. She wished she could have it. + +The next day, Anna and her mom went to the park. Anna saw some kids playing with a ball. It was not the same ball as the one at the shop. It was smaller and duller. But the kids seemed to have fun with it. They kicked it, threw it, and caught it. They laughed and shouted. + +Anna watched them for a while. She felt curious. She wanted to play with them. She asked her mom if she could join them. + +"Mom, can I play with the kids and the ball? Please, please, please!" Anna said. + +Her mom smiled. She nodded. + +"Sure, Anna, you can play with them. But you have to ask them nicely and share the ball. Maybe you can make some new friends," her mom said. + +Anna ran to the kids. She said hello and asked if she could play. The kids said yes and welcomed her. They gave her the ball and taught her how to play. Anna had a lot of fun. She kicked the ball, threw it, and caught it. She laughed and shouted. + +Anna forgot about the ball at the shop. She did not want it anymore. She was happy with the ball at the park. She learned to value what she had. She made some new friends. She thanked them and her mom. She went home with a smile. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She also had a doll that was a prince. He had a crown and a cape and a sword. Anna liked to make him go on adventures and save the other dolls. + +One day, Anna was playing with her prince doll and her sister Lily came into the room. Lily wanted to play too, but she did not like the prince doll. She said he was boring and ugly. She grabbed the prince doll from Anna and threw him on the floor. Anna was very angry and sad. She yelled at Lily and said, "Give me back my prince! He is not boring and ugly! He is brave and handsome! You are mean and rude!" + +Lily did not listen to Anna. She laughed and said, "No, I will not give you back your prince. He is mine now. You can have this other doll. She is a princess. She has a dress and a tiara and a necklace. She is pretty and nice. You should like her more." + +Anna did not want the princess doll. She wanted her prince doll. She yelled louder and said, "No, I do not want the princess doll. I want my prince doll. He is my favorite. You are not nice. You are a thief and a liar!" + +Lily and Anna yelled at each other for a long time. They made a lot of noise and mess. Their mom heard them and came into the room. She saw the dolls on the floor and the sisters fighting. She was not happy. She said, "Stop yelling, both of you! You are being very difficult and naughty. You need to share and be kind. You can both play with the dolls, but you have to take turns and respect each other's choices. Now, say sorry and hug each other." + +Lily and Anna did not want to say sorry and hug each other. They were still angry and sad. But they knew their mom was right. They did not want to be difficult and naughty. They wanted to be good and happy. They said sorry and hugged each other. They picked up the dolls and put them back in the dollhouse. They decided to play together and let each other choose a doll. They also decided to make the prince and the princess friends and go on adventures together. They smiled and said, "We love you, mom. We love you, sister. We love you, dolls." +Sam and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a hose on the grass. It was long and wide and green. + +"Let's play with the hose!" Sam said. He picked up the hose and turned on the tap. Water came out of the hose. It was cold and wet and fun. + +"Me too, me too!" Lily said. She ran to Sam and grabbed the hose. She wanted to spray the water too. + +"No, it's mine!" Sam said. He pulled the hose away from Lily. He did not want to share. + +"Give it to me!" Lily said. She pulled the hose back. She was angry. + +They both pulled the hose very hard. They did not recognize that they were hurting each other. They did not recognize that they were making a mess. They did not recognize that they were being selfish. + +Suddenly, the hose broke. Water stopped coming out. The hose was torn and useless. Sam and Lily looked at the hose. They looked at each other. They felt sad and sorry. + +They realized that they had been wrong. They realized that they should have shared. They realized that they should have been kind. + +They hugged each other and said, "I'm sorry. I love you. Let's play together." + +They learned a lesson. They learned that sharing is caring. They learned that playing together is better than fighting. They learned that being kind is being wise. +Tom and Anna were playing with their cars in the garage. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Sometimes they crashed their cars and laughed. + +But then they heard a loud sound outside. It was their dad's car. He had arrived from work. They ran to the door to greet him. + +"Hi, dad!" they shouted. + +"Hi, kids!" he said. He smiled and hugged them. But he looked tired and weak. He had a bandage on his arm. + +"What happened, dad?" Tom asked. + +"I had a little accident, son. Nothing serious. But I need to rest for a while," he said. + +"Can we help you, dad?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, you can. You can be quiet and gentle. And you can give me a kiss," he said. + +They nodded and kissed him. Then they helped him to the couch. They brought him a pillow and a blanket. They sat next to him and read a book. They were happy to have their dad home. They hoped he would feel better soon. +Tom and Lily were playing in the field. They liked to run and jump and roll in the grass. They saw a big gray dog near the fence. The dog looked sad and scared. + +"Hello, dog," Tom said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog wagged his tail and came closer. He licked Tom's face and nuzzled Lily's hand. He was very friendly and soft. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a mean man with a stick. He was the dog's owner. He shouted at the dog and hit him with the stick. + +"Bad dog! Get back here!" the mean man said. + +The dog whimpered and ran away. He hid behind a tree. The mean man followed him. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for the dog. They did not like the mean man. They wanted to help the dog. + +"Let's rescue the dog," Lily said. "We can take him to our house. He can be our friend." + +"OK," Tom said. "But we have to be quick and quiet." + +They waited until the mean man was far away. Then they ran to the tree and called the dog. + +"Come on, dog," Tom said. "We will take you to a safe place. We will give you food and water and toys. We will be nice to you." + +The dog came out of his hiding place. He trusted Tom and Lily. He followed them to their house. They sneaked him into their room. They gave him a blanket and a bowl and a ball. + +The dog was happy. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He snuggled with them on the bed. + +Tom and Lily were happy too. They had rescued the dog. They had a new friend. + +They named him Gray. +One day, a boy named Tom and his dad went to the zoo. They wanted to see the animals and have fun. Tom liked the monkeys, the lions, and the elephants. But he was very curious about the crocodiles. He asked his dad, "What do crocodiles do?" + +His dad said, "Crocodiles are big and green. They have sharp teeth and strong jaws. They live in the water and eat fish and meat. They are very hungry and can be dangerous. We have to be careful and stay away from them." + +Tom nodded, but he still wanted to see the crocodiles. He saw a sign that said, "Crocodile feeding time: 3 pm." He looked at his watch and saw that it was almost 3 pm. He said to his dad, "Can we go and watch the crocodiles eat?" + +His dad said, "Okay, but only for a few minutes. Then we have to go home. We have to spend time with mom and your sister. They are waiting for us and they miss us." + +Tom agreed, and they walked to the crocodile pond. There were many people there, watching the zookeeper throw meat into the water. The crocodiles snapped and splashed, trying to get the food. Tom was amazed and scared at the same time. He said, "Wow, they are so big and fast! How do they catch the meat?" + +His dad said, "They have good eyes and noses. They can see and smell the meat from far away. They also have a lot of patience. They can wait for a long time until they find the right moment to attack. They are very smart and strong." + +Tom wanted to see more, but his dad said, "Come on, Tom. It's time to go. We have seen enough. Let's go and say goodbye to the animals and then go home." + +Tom said, "Okay, dad. But can we come back another day and see the crocodiles again?" + +His dad said, "Sure, Tom. We can come back another day. But remember, crocodiles are not our friends. They are wild animals and we have to respect them and their space. We also have to love and care for our family and friends. They are more important than crocodiles." + +Tom said, "I understand, dad. I love you and mom and my sister. And I love the animals too. But I know they are different from us. Thank you for taking me to the zoo. It was fun and I learned a lot." + +His dad said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm proud of you. You are a good and smart boy. Now let's go home and hug mom and your sister. They will be happy to see us." + +They left the zoo and went home. They had a great day and they were happy. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of curiosity, learning, respect, and family. It shows that it is good to explore and discover new things, but also to be careful and aware of the dangers and differences. It also shows that it is important to spend time with the people who love us and who we love, and to appreciate them. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the living room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to jump on the couch. The couch is big and soft and lovely. + +Mommy does not like it when they jump on the couch. She says it is bad for the couch and dangerous for them. She tells them to stop and play nicely. But Anna and Ben do not listen. They think it is fun and exciting. + +One day, Mommy goes to the kitchen to make some tea. Anna and Ben see their chance. They run to the couch and start to jump. They laugh and shout. They dare each other to jump higher and faster. + +But they do not see that the couch is near the window. The window is open and has a curtain. The curtain is long and white and pretty. As they jump, they touch the curtain. The curtain moves and gets tangled. The curtain pulls the window and the window breaks. The glass falls and makes a loud noise. + +Anna and Ben stop jumping. They are scared and sorry. They see the broken window and the glass on the floor. They see the curtain on the couch. They hear Mommy coming. They know they are in trouble. They hide under the couch and hope Mommy will not find them. But Mommy sees everything. She is angry and sad. She calls their names and asks them to come out. Anna and Ben come out slowly. They say they are sorry and hug Mommy. Mommy hugs them back and says she loves them. But she also says they have to learn to listen and be careful. She says they have to help her clean up and fix the window. She says they have to stay away from the couch for a while. Anna and Ben nod and agree. They do not want to jump on the couch anymore. They want to play nicely and make Mommy happy. +Lily and Sam were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily had a bucket and Sam had a shovel. + +"Look, Sam, I found a worm!" Lily said, holding up a long, slimy thing. + +"Wow, Lily, that's a big worm!" Sam said, digging deeper in the dirt. "Maybe I can find one too." + +They kept digging and looking for worms. Then, Sam saw something round and red in the dirt. He pulled it out and showed it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I found a tomato!" Sam said, holding up the red thing. + +"Wow, Sam, that's a big tomato!" Lily said, taking it from him. "Can we eat it?" + +Lily looked at the tomato. It was red on one side, but brown on the other. It had spots and holes on the brown side. It smelled bad. + +"Yuck, Sam, this tomato is bad!" Lily said, making a face. "It's brown and icky!" + +"Oops, sorry, Lily, I didn't see that!" Sam said, feeling sorry. "Maybe we can find a good tomato." + +They threw the bad tomato away and kept digging. Then, they heard a voice behind them. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" the voice said. + +They turned around and saw their mom. She had a basket of fresh tomatoes in her hand. She had picked them from the plants in the garden. + +"Mom, we were looking for worms and tomatoes!" Lily said, running to her mom. + +"Mom, we found a bad tomato!" Sam said, following Lily. + +"I see, well, you can have some of these good tomatoes instead!" their mom said, smiling. "They are ripe and juicy and yummy!" + +She gave them each a tomato and they bit into them. They were sweet and delicious. + +"Thank you, mom, these tomatoes are good!" Lily and Sam said, enjoying their snack. + +"You're welcome, kids, I'm glad you like them!" their mom said, hugging them. "Now, let's go wash your hands and faces. You're all dirty from the dirt!" + +They went inside with their mom and washed up. They had fun playing in the garden, but they liked eating good tomatoes more. +Lily likes to help her mom in the garden. She likes to see the flowers and the vegetables grow. She likes to water them and pick them when they are ready. + +One day, mom gives Lily a big basket. She says, "Lily, can you help me pick some vegetables for dinner? We need some tomatoes, some beans, and some peppers. Can you find them in the garden?" + +Lily nods and smiles. She takes the basket and goes to the garden. She sees the red tomatoes on the vines. She picks some and puts them in the basket. She sees the green beans on the poles. She picks some and puts them in the basket. She sees the yellow and red peppers on the plants. She picks some and puts them in the basket. + +She is very happy. She has a lot of vegetables for dinner. She carries the basket to mom. Mom says, "Wow, Lily, you did a great job! Thank you for helping me. These vegetables are very useful. We can make a yummy salad with them." + +Mom takes the basket and goes to the kitchen. She washes the vegetables and cuts them. She puts them in a big bowl. She adds some oil and vinegar and salt and pepper. She mixes them well. She says, "Lily, can you help me set the table? We need some plates, some forks, some spoons, and some napkins. Can you find them in the cupboard?" + +Lily nods and smiles. She takes the plates and the forks and the spoons and the napkins. She goes to the table. She sees some placemats and some cups. She puts them on the table. She hangs the napkins on the forks. She is very proud. She has set the table for dinner. She goes to mom. Mom says, "Wow, Lily, you did a great job! Thank you for helping me. You are very useful. We can have a nice dinner together." + +Mom takes the bowl of salad and goes to the table. She puts it in the middle. She says, "Lily, can you call dad and your brother? Dinner is ready. We have a delicious salad with the vegetables you picked from the garden." + +Lily nods and smiles. She runs to the living room. She sees dad and her brother on the couch. They are watching TV. She says, "Dad, brother, dinner is ready. Come to the table. We have a delicious salad with the vegetables I picked from the garden." + +Dad and her brother turn off the TV. They get up and follow Lily to the table. They see the salad and the plates and the forks and the spoons and the napkins. They say, "Wow, Lily, you did a great job! Thank you for helping mom. You are very useful. We can enjoy a healthy dinner together." + +They sit down and say grace. They serve themselves some salad. They eat and talk and laugh. They are very happy. They thank Lily and mom for the dinner. They hug and kiss them. They say, "We love you, Lily. You are very useful. And you are very sweet." +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill. It was purple and shiny. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was there. + +They ran to the hill. But they saw a sign. The sign said: "Keep out. Danger." Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know what danger was. But they wanted to see the hill. + +They looked around. They did not see anyone. They decided to go up the hill. They whispered to each other: "Let's be quiet. Let's be fast. Let's be brave." + +They climbed the hill. It was hard and slippery. They saw sparkles and flowers. They saw a big hole. They wanted to look inside the hole. + +They went to the hole. They leaned over. They saw something move. It was a snake. A big, purple snake. It was angry. It hissed and bit them. Lily and Ben screamed. They fell down the hill. They were hurt. They were sad. They wished they had listened to the sign. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They enjoy the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also like to make noise. They shout, laugh and sing. + +One day, they see a big truck in the park. It has a lot of colorful balloons. The truck is making a loud noise. It is honking and beeping. Lily and Ben are curious. They run to the truck. + +"Hello, children!" says a man in the truck. He has a big smile and a funny hat. "Do you want a balloon?" + +"Yes, please!" say Lily and Ben. They love balloons. The man gives them each a balloon. Lily gets a pink one and Ben gets a blue one. + +"Thank you, mister!" say Lily and Ben. They hold their balloons and wave to the man. The man waves back and drives away. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have beautiful balloons. They enjoy the park and the noise. They are friends. +Tom was a brown dog who lived in a big house with a nice family. He liked to play with his toys, eat his food, and sleep on his bed. But sometimes he wanted to see what was outside the big house. He wanted to run and jump and smell new things. + +One day, Tom saw a hole in the fence. He was curious and went through the hole. He was in a new place with many people and cars and noises. He was scared and excited. He ran and ran and ran. He saw a park with grass and trees and other dogs. He wanted to play with them. + +But then he saw a man in a blue uniform. The man had a leash and a net. He was looking for Tom. He wanted to catch him and take him away. Tom did not like the man. He did not want to go with him. He wanted to go back to his big house and his nice family. + +Tom ran away from the man. He dodged the cars and the people and the noises. He looked for the hole in the fence. He found it and went through it. He was back in his big house. He was happy and relieved. He saw his family and they hugged him and gave him a treat. They fixed the hole in the fence and told him to stay inside. Tom agreed. He learned his lesson. He did not want to escape again. He loved his big house and his nice family. He was a good brown dog. +Bob is a bald man who likes to fly rockets. He wants to go to a new planet and see what is there. He builds a big rocket in his backyard and puts on a space suit. He says goodbye to his wife and his dog and gets inside the rocket. + +"Are you sure you want to do this, Bob?" his wife asks. "It is very dangerous and you might not come back." + +"I have to do this, dear," Bob says. "I want to explore the stars and find new things. Don't worry, I will be careful and I will call you when I land." + +Bob pushes a button and the rocket makes a loud noise. It goes up and up and up into the sky. Bob is happy and excited. He looks out the window and sees the earth getting smaller and smaller. He sees the moon and the sun and other planets. He tries to find the new planet he wants to visit. + +But Bob does not know that there is a big problem. His rocket is broken and it is leaking fuel. He does not have enough fuel to reach the new planet or to go back to earth. He is stuck in space and he cannot do anything. He tries to call his wife, but his radio is broken too. He is alone and scared. + +Bob wishes he had listened to his wife and stayed home. He wishes he had not tried to fly to a new planet. He wishes he had not been so curious and adventurous. He wishes he could see his wife and his dog again. But he cannot. He is trapped in his rocket and he cannot prevent it from falling. He is going to crash and die. He cries and says sorry. He closes his eyes and waits for the end. +Tom is a lawyer. He helps people with problems. He likes his job, but he wants to improve. He wants to learn more words and talk better. + +One day, he goes to a class for lawyers. The teacher is very smart. She shows Tom and the other lawyers how to write clear letters and how to speak clear to the judge and the jury. + +Tom listens and tries hard. He asks questions and writes notes. He learns many new words and ways to talk. He feels happy and proud. + +After the class, he meets his friend Sue. Sue is also a lawyer. She asks Tom how the class was. + +Tom says, "The class was very good. I learned a lot. I want to improve and be a better lawyer. Do you want to come with me next time?" + +Sue says, "Yes, I do. I also want to improve and be a better lawyer. Maybe we can practice together and help each other." + +Tom and Sue smile and hug. They are happy to have each other as friends and to improve as lawyers. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm going to win!" Lily said. + +"No, I'm going to win!" Tom said. + +They zoomed their cars along the grass, but then they saw a big rock in their way. Lily stopped her car and turned it around. She wanted to go back and find another way. + +"Reverse, reverse!" she said. + +But Tom was stubborn. He did not want to stop or turn. He wanted to go over the rock. He pushed his car harder and harder. + +"Forward, forward!" he said. + +But his car was not strong enough. It hit the rock and flipped over. Tom's car was broken. He felt sad and angry. + +"Stupid rock!" he said. + +Lily came back to help him. She saw his broken car and felt sorry for him. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" she asked. + +Tom did not answer. He was too upset. He picked up his car and threw it on the ground. + +"Go away, Lily!" he said. + +Lily did not like that. She was trying to be nice. She felt hurt and angry too. + +"Fine, I'll go away!" she said. + +She took her car and went to the other side of the garden. She saw a big cage with a parrot inside. The parrot was colorful and noisy. It liked to copy what people said. + +"Hello, hello!" the parrot said. + +"Hello, parrot!" Lily said. + +She put her car next to the cage and talked to the parrot. The parrot talked back to her. They had fun. + +"Vroom, vroom!" Lily said. + +"Vroom, vroom!" the parrot said. + +"Reverse, reverse!" Lily said. + +"Reverse, reverse!" the parrot said. + +Lily laughed. She liked the parrot. She forgot about Tom and his broken car. + +Tom heard Lily and the parrot. He looked at them and felt lonely. He wished he had a parrot too. He wished he had not been stubborn. He wished he had not thrown his car. He wished he had not been mean to Lily. + +He walked over to Lily and the parrot. He said sorry to Lily. He asked her if they could play together again. + +"Sorry, Lily. Can we play together again?" he said. + +Lily looked at him. She saw that he was sorry. She forgave him. She said yes to him. She asked him if he wanted to play with the parrot too. + +"Yes, Lily. Can I play with the parrot too?" he said. + +The parrot heard him. It copied him. + +"Can I play with the parrot too?" the parrot said. + +Lily and Tom laughed. They played with the parrot and their cars. They were friends again. They learned to be nice and not stubborn. They had fun. +Lily liked to collect things. She collected rocks, shells, feathers, and leaves. She had a big box where she kept all her things. She was very proud of her collection. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a pond with many swans. They were white and graceful. Lily wanted to collect a swan feather. She thought it would be very pretty in her box. + +She saw a swan near the edge of the pond. She ran towards it and tried to grab its feather. But the swan did not like that. It hissed and pecked at Lily. Lily cried and ran back to her mom. + +"Mom, the swan was mean to me!" she sobbed. + +"Did you try to take its feather?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, I wanted to collect it," Lily said. + +"Lily, you should not take things that belong to others. The swan needs its feather to keep warm and fly. How would you feel if someone took your things?" her mom said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered how she felt when her brother took her favorite rock. She felt sad and angry. + +"I would not like that," she said. + +"Then you should not do that to the swan. You should respect its space and leave it alone. You can admire it from a distance, but not touch it. Do you understand?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She said sorry to the swan. She realized that her collection was already very nice. She did not need to take things that were not hers. She learned to be more kind and tidy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make snowmen and snowballs. They have fun. + +One day, Tim forgets his gloves at home. His hands are cold. He sees Sam's gloves. They are blue and warm. He wants to borrow them. + +"Sam, can I borrow your gloves?" Tim asks. + +"No, Tim. They are mine. You have to find your own gloves," Sam says. + +"But I don't have any gloves. Please, Sam. Just for a little while," Tim begs. + +"No, Tim. Go away. These are my gloves," Sam says. He is fierce. + +Tim is sad and angry. He feels a snowball hit his back. It is Sam. He throws a snowball back at Sam. They start a snowball fight. They are not friends anymore. + +They throw snowballs at each other. They are fierce. They do not see the big dog. The dog is fierce too. He likes to chase snowballs. He runs towards Tim and Sam. He barks loud. + +Tim and Sam are scared. They stop throwing snowballs. They run away from the dog. They run to Tim's house. They slam the door. + +"Tim, I'm sorry. I was mean. You can borrow my gloves," Sam says. + +"Sam, I'm sorry. I was mean too. You can keep your gloves. I don't need them," Tim says. + +They hug. They are friends again. They are not fierce anymore. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play outside in the fall. They saw many leaves on the ground. They saw many pumpkins on the porch. They wanted to make a pumpkin face. + +They asked their mom if they could have a pumpkin. Mom said yes. She gave them a big pumpkin and a knife. She told them to be careful. She helped them cut a hole on the top. They scooped out the seeds and the goo. They made two eyes, a nose and a mouth. They put a candle inside. They had a pumpkin face. + +They were very happy. They thanked their mom. They put their pumpkin face on the porch. They saw it glow in the dark. They said good night to their pumpkin face. They went inside. It was cold outside. They had hot cocoa and cookies. They snuggled with their mom. They fell asleep. They dreamed of their pumpkin face. +Lily liked to go to the factory with her dad. He worked with big machines that made toys. Lily loved to see the toys come out of the machines. She wanted to play with them all. + +One day, Lily saw a pink teddy bear on a conveyor belt. It looked so soft and cute. She ran to grab it, but she was too late. The teddy bear went into a big box with other toys. Lily was sad. She wanted the pink teddy bear. + +She looked around and saw another conveyor belt. It had more pink teddy bears. Lily ran to it and reached for one. But she did not see the sign that said "Wet Paint". Her hand touched the wet paint and got all pink. She screamed. + +"Dad, dad, help!" she cried. + +Her dad heard her and came to see what was wrong. He saw Lily with her pink hand and the wet paint. He was not angry, but he was worried. + +"Lily, what did you do?" he asked. + +"I wanted the pink teddy bear, but I got paint on me," Lily said. She felt embarrassed. She did not like to be messy. + +Her dad hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. We can wash the paint off. And I have a surprise for you." + +He took her to his office and gave her a pink teddy bear. It was the same one she wanted. It was dry and clean. + +"Thank you, dad!" Lily said. She smiled and hugged the teddy bear. She was happy. + +She learned not to touch things in the factory without asking. She also learned that her dad loved her very much. And she loved her pink teddy bear. +Lily liked to play with blocks. She had many blocks of different colors and shapes. She could make a stack of blocks as high as her head. She was very proud of her stack. + +One day, Lily had a friend over. His name was Ben. Ben also liked to play with blocks. He wanted to make a stack of blocks too. He took some of Lily's blocks and started to build his own stack. + +But Ben was not careful. He put too many blocks on top of each other. His stack was not stable. It started to wobble and shake. Then it fell down with a loud crash. Some of the blocks broke into pieces. Lily was sad and angry. She liked her blocks. She did not want them to be broken. + +Ben was sorry. He did not mean to break Lily's blocks. He said he was sorry and gave her a hug. He asked her if they could still be friends. Lily thought for a moment. She was still sad and angry, but she did not want to lose her friend. She said they could still be friends, but he had to be more careful next time. + +Lily and Ben decided to make a new stack of blocks together. They used the blocks that were not broken. They made sure the stack was stable and balanced. They worked hard and had fun. When they finished, they had a beautiful stack of blocks. They were very happy. They clapped their hands and applauded their work. They smiled and hugged each other. They were good friends. +Anna was excited to go to the park with her mom. She put on her hat and coat and ran to the door. She liked to play on the swings and slide and see the ducks. + +"Wait for me, Anna!" her mom said. "I need to get my bag and keys." + +Anna waited by the door. She saw a big mirror on the wall. She looked at herself and smiled. She had long brown hair that reached her shoulders. She liked her hair. She touched it with her hands. + +She wondered what would happen if she pulled her hat over her hair. She tried it. She pulled the hat down until she could not see her hair anymore. She looked in the mirror again. She gasped. Her hair had disappeared! + +"Mom, mom, look!" she shouted. "My hair is gone!" + +Her mom came to the door. She saw Anna with her hat over her eyes. She laughed. + +"Anna, your hair is not gone. It is under your hat. See?" she said. She lifted the hat and showed Anna her hair. + +Anna felt her hair and sighed. She was relieved. Her hair was still there. + +"Sorry, mom. I was playing. I thought my hair disappeared," she said. + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her head. + +"That's okay, Anna. You have a good imagination. But don't scare yourself like that. Your hair is beautiful and I love it," she said. + +Anna smiled and put her hat back on. She held her mom's hand and they went to the park. She was excited to play and have fun. She forgot about her hair disappearing. She was happy. +Tom was a boy who liked to perform magic tricks. He had a hat, a wand, and a rabbit. He practiced a lot and learned how to make the rabbit appear and disappear. He was very proud of his skill and wanted to show everyone. + +One day, he had a chance to perform at his school. He was very excited and nervous. He put on his hat and coat and took his wand and rabbit. He went on the stage and saw many people watching him. He smiled and said hello. + +He started his show by waving his wand and saying some magic words. He reached into his hat and pulled out his rabbit. The people clapped and cheered. He felt happy and confident. He put the rabbit back into the hat and waved his wand again. He reached into his hat and pulled out... nothing. He looked inside his hat and saw no rabbit. He felt confused and scared. + +He tried again and again, but the rabbit was gone. He heard some people laugh and boo. He felt sad and ashamed. He did not know what to do. He wanted to run away and hide. + +Then, he heard a soft sound behind him. He turned around and saw his rabbit. The rabbit had jumped out of the hat and was hiding behind a curtain. The rabbit was very flexible and could squeeze through small spaces. The rabbit saw Tom and hopped towards him. The rabbit licked Tom's face and cuddled with him. + +Tom felt relieved and happy. He hugged his rabbit and said sorry. He realized that he had been too careless and had not checked his hat before the show. He learned that he should always be prepared and pay attention to his things. He also learned that his rabbit was his friend and not just a prop. + +He apologized to the people and explained what happened. He asked them if they wanted to see another trick. The people were kind and forgiving. They said yes and clapped for him. He smiled and thanked them. He did another trick with his rabbit and his wand. The people enjoyed his show and cheered for him. He felt proud and grateful. + +He finished his show and bowed. He took his hat and his rabbit and walked off the stage. He met his teacher and his friends. They praised him and said he did well. He thanked them and said he learned a lot. He hugged his rabbit and said he loved him. He was happy and content. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play together, but they are also competitive. They want to be the best at everything. + +One day, they are playing with water in the bathroom. They have cups and bottles and bowls. They pour water from one thing to another. They make splashes and bubbles and noises. + +"Look, I can pour water from this big bottle to this small cup without spilling!" Sara says. She holds the bottle high and pours slowly. + +"That's easy. I can pour water from this small cup to this big bowl without spilling!" Tom says. He holds the cup low and pours quickly. + +They keep pouring water and trying to be better than each other. They do not notice that the water is going everywhere. It goes on the floor, on the walls, on the mirror, on the towels. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud knock on the door. It is their mom. + +"What are you doing in there?" she asks. "Open the door right now!" + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They see the mess they have made. They feel scared and sorry. + +They open the door and see their mom's angry face. She sees the water and the wet things. + +"What have you done?" she says. "You have flooded the bathroom! You are in big trouble!" + +Sara and Tom start to cry. They say they are sorry. They say they were just playing and having fun. + +Mom sighs. She says they have to clean up the mess. She says they have to learn to share and cooperate. She says they have to be careful with water. + +Sara and Tom nod. They say they will. They hug their mom and say they love her. + +Mom smiles. She says she loves them too. She says they can still play with water, but only outside and with a bucket. She says they can have a water fight, but only if they are nice to each other. + +Sara and Tom agree. They say they will. They go outside and play with water. They have fun, but they are not competitive. They are happy. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars. Sam has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They have a big wheel that they can roll on the floor. + +One day, Sam and Ben want to play with the wheel at the same time. Sam says, "It is my turn to roll the wheel. Give it to me!" Ben says, "No, it is my turn. I had it first!" They both pull the wheel and try to take it from each other. + +The wheel is very lively. It does not like to be pulled. It slips from their hands and rolls away. It rolls out of the door and into the garden. Sam and Ben run after the wheel. They want to catch it. + +But the wheel is faster than them. It rolls down the hill and into the pond. It makes a big splash. Sam and Ben stop at the edge of the pond. They see the wheel sinking in the water. They are sad. They lost their wheel. + +They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "I am sorry. I should not have pulled the wheel. It was not nice." They hug and make up. They decide to share their toy cars and play together. They are happy. They learned to resist fighting over the wheel. +Lily and Sam like to play in the snow. They make snowballs and snowmen and snow forts. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, they find a big envelope in the snow. It is white and shiny and has a red stamp on it. They wonder what is inside. They open the envelope and see a card. It has a picture of a snowflake and says "Happy Winter!" + +Lily and Sam smile. They think the card is from their grandma. She lives far away and sometimes sends them letters and cards. They love their grandma and miss her. + +They want to say thank you to their grandma. They look for some paper and a pen. They find some in their house. They write a note to their grandma. They say they like the card and they love her. + +They put the note in the envelope. They go outside and look for a mailbox. They see one across the street. They run to the mailbox. They are careful not to slip on the icy road. They put the envelope in the mailbox. They hope their grandma will get it soon. + +They go back to their snow fort. They cover it with more snow to make it stronger. They are happy and warm. They hug each other and say "Happy Winter!" +Lily liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the park, and in the school. She wanted to be a dancer when she grew up. She had a pink dress and a crown that she wore when she danced. + +One day, she saw a big poster on the wall. It said: "Come and see the best dancers in the world! They will do amazing tricks and wear beautiful costumes! Only today at the theater!" Lily wanted to go and see the dancers. She asked her mom if they could go. + +"Sorry, Lily, we can't go today. We have to do some work and chores. Maybe another time," her mom said. + +Lily was sad. She really wanted to see the dancers. She thought of a plan. She took her dress and her crown and put them in her backpack. She waited until her mom was busy and then she sneaked out of the house. She ran to the theater. + +She saw a lot of people waiting in line to buy tickets. She saw a man wearing a black suit and a hat. He was holding a sign that said: "I have extra tickets! Only five dollars each!" Lily went to the man and gave him her five dollars. He gave her a ticket and smiled. + +"Enjoy the show, little dancer," he said. + +Lily was happy. She had a ticket to see the dancers. She went inside the theater and found a seat. She put on her dress and her crown and waited for the show to start. + +The lights went down and the music started. Lily saw the dancers come on the stage. They were wearing colorful costumes and had shiny things on their hair and shoes. They jumped and spun and flipped in the air. Lily clapped and cheered. She wanted to be like them. + +But then she noticed something. The dancers were not real. They were fake. They were puppets on strings. Someone was moving them from above. Lily felt cheated. She had paid five dollars for a fake show. She wanted to see real dancers. + +She stood up and shouted: "This is not fair! These are not dancers! These are puppets! I want my money back!" + +The people around her looked at her and laughed. They thought she was part of the show. They clapped and cheered louder. The man with the black suit and the hat came on the stage and bowed. He said: "Thank you, thank you, for enjoying our puppet show! And thank you, little dancer, for being our star guest! You are very funny and cute!" + +Lily was angry and embarrassed. She ran out of the theater. She wanted to go home and see her mom. She hoped her mom would not be mad at her. She learned a lesson. She should not trust strangers who sell fake tickets. She should not run away from home. She should wait for a real show with real dancers. She still liked to dance. But she did not like puppets. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom finds a big red ball in the park. He is very happy. He shows it to Lily and says, "Look, I have a new ball. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nods and smiles. She likes the ball too. They take turns to kick the ball and catch it. They have a lot of fun. But then, a big boy comes and sees the ball. He says, "That is my ball. Give it to me." + +Tom and Lily are scared. They do not want to give the ball to the big boy. They say, "No, this is our ball. We found it in the park. You can play with us, but you cannot take it." + +The big boy is angry. He tries to grab the ball from Tom and Lily. They hold on to the ball and run away. They hide behind a tree and wait for the big boy to go away. + +They are sad and scared. They do not want to lose the ball. They do not want to fight with the big boy. They want to play and be happy. They look at each other and make a promise. They say, "We will keep this ball. We will keep our word. We will keep our friendship. We will keep happy." + +They hug each other and smile. They wait for the big boy to leave. Then, they go back to play with the ball. They are happy. They keep their word. They keep their friendship. They keep their ball. +Tim and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. Tim has a big truck and Mia has a small doll. Tim likes to make loud noises with his truck and Mia likes to dress up her doll. + +"Look at my truck!" Tim says. "It is so big and strong. It can weigh a lot of things." + +"Look at my doll!" Mia says. "She is so pretty and soft. She likes to touch and hug." + +Tim and Mia want to see who has the better toy. They decide to weigh their toys on the scale. Tim puts his truck on the scale and it shows five pounds. Mia puts her doll on the scale and it shows one pound. + +"Ha ha!" Tim laughs. "My truck is heavier than your doll. That means my truck is better." + +"No, no!" Mia cries. "My doll is lighter than your truck. That means my doll is better." + +They start to argue and pull their toys from the scale. They are not happy with each other. They make terrible faces and say mean words. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them fighting and frowning. She is not happy with them. + +"Stop it, Tim and Mia!" Mom says. "Your toys are not better or worse than each other. They are different and special. You should share and play nicely." + +She takes their toys and gives them a hug. She tells them to say sorry and be friends. Tim and Mia feel bad for being rude. They say sorry and hug each other. They agree to share and play nicely. + +They take their toys and play together. Tim lets Mia touch his truck and Mia lets Tim dress up her doll. They have fun and make happy noises. Mom smiles and watches them. She is proud of them. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to eat toast for breakfast. Mom makes toast for them every morning. She puts butter and jam on the toast. The toast is warm and yummy. + +One morning, Tim and Kim are very hungry. They see the toast on the table. They run to the table and grab the toast. But the toast is too hot. They touch the toast and say "Ow!" + +Mom hears them and comes to the table. She says "Don't touch the toast yet. It is too hot. You will burn your fingers. Wait for the toast to cool down. Then you can eat it." + +Tim and Kim are sad. They want to eat the toast now. They look at the toast. The toast looks good. They smell the toast. The toast smells good. They feel the toast. The toast is tough. They can't bite the toast. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She says "The toast is tough because it is hot. When the toast is cool, it will be soft. Then you can bite the toast. Do you want some milk while you wait?" + +Tim and Kim nod. They like milk. Mom gives them some milk in cups. They drink the milk. The milk is cold and sweet. They feel better. They wait for the toast to cool down. Then they eat the toast. The toast is soft and yummy. They are happy. They say "Thank you, Mom!" Mom hugs them and says "You're welcome, my loves!" +Lily was a girl who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a beautiful dress made of soft cloth. Lily liked to comb Anna's hair and make her dance. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they had to send some clothes to her cousin Sam. Sam lived far away and did not have many toys or clothes. Lily's mom asked Lily to pick some clothes that she did not wear anymore and put them in a big box. + +Lily did not want to give away her clothes. She liked all of them, even the ones that were too small or too old. She thought that Sam would not like them anyway. He was a boy and he liked cars and trucks, not dresses and skirts. She decided to hide her clothes under her bed and only put one ordinary shirt in the box. + +When Lily's mom saw the box, she was surprised. She asked Lily, "Is this all you want to send to Sam? He needs more clothes than this. Don't you have any other clothes that you can share?" + +Lily felt ashamed. She knew that she was being selfish and unkind. She remembered how much she loved Anna and how happy she was when she got her as a gift. She thought that maybe Sam would also like to have a doll to play with. She ran to her room and took out Anna from her shelf. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I love you very much, but I think Sam needs you more than me. You are a very special doll and you can make him happy. I hope he will take good care of you and be your friend." + +Lily put Anna in the box with the shirt and some other clothes that she found under her bed. She wrote a note that said, "Dear Sam, I hope you like these clothes and this doll. Her name is Anna and she is very nice. She likes to dance and sing. Please be good to her and have fun. Love, Lily." + +Lily's mom was proud of her. She said, "You are a very generous and thoughtful girl, Lily. I'm sure Sam will appreciate your gift and love Anna as much as you do. You have made a very good choice." + +Lily smiled and felt happy. She learned that it is better to give than to keep, and that sharing can make others and yourself happy. She hoped that Sam and Anna would be happy too. +Tim and Kim are twins who like to play in the garden. One day, they find a big can of tuna in the trash. They think it is a toy and they want to open it. + +"Let me have it!" Tim says. He pulls the can from Kim's hand. + +"No, it is mine!" Kim says. She pulls the can back. + +They tug and tug until the can tears open. A lot of smelly tuna falls out. It makes a mess on the grass and on their clothes. + +"Yuck!" Tim and Kim say. They drop the can and run away. + +Mom sees them and shakes her head. "What have you done?" she asks. "You are filthy!" + +She takes them inside and gives them a bath. She throws away the can and the tuna. She tells them not to play with trash again. + +Tim and Kim say they are sorry. They promise to be good. They hug Mom and say they love her. +Sara and Ben are going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They are very happy and excited. They want to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. Mom and Dad buy four tickets at the gate. Sara and Ben each hold their own ticket. + +"Look, Sara, this is your ticket. It has a picture of a giraffe on it. Do you like giraffes?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom, I like giraffes. They have long necks and spots. Can I touch a giraffe?" Sara asks. + +"Maybe, Sara, if we go to the feeding area. But you have to be careful and gentle. Giraffes are very large and strong. They can hurt you if you are not nice to them." Mom says. + +"OK, Mom, I will be nice to the giraffe. What about you, Ben? What is on your ticket?" Sara asks. + +Ben shows his ticket to Sara. It has a picture of a tiger on it. Ben likes tigers. They have stripes and sharp teeth. They can run fast and roar loud. + +"I like tigers, Sara. They are cool and brave. Can I touch a tiger?" Ben asks. + +"No, Ben, you cannot touch a tiger. Tigers are very dangerous and wild. They can bite you and scratch you. You have to stay away from them. You can only look at them from behind the fence." Dad says. + +"OK, Dad, I will not touch a tiger. But I will watch them and listen to them." Ben says. + +Sara and Ben follow Mom and Dad to the zoo. They see many animals and learn many things. They have a lot of fun and make a lot of memories. They are glad they have their tickets. +Tom and Mia were playing at the beach. They liked to build castles with sand and shells. They had a big bucket and a small shovel to help them. + +But Tom wanted to have the bucket and the shovel all the time. He did not want to share with Mia. He said, "They are mine! Go away!" He pushed Mia and took the bucket and the shovel. + +Mia was sad and angry. She did not like Tom's mean words and actions. She said, "No, they are not yours! They are ours! Give them back!" She tried to grab the bucket and the shovel from Tom. + +Tom and Mia started to fight. They pulled and tugged and yelled at each other. They did not have fun anymore. They made a big mess with the sand and the shells. + +A red crab was watching them from a rock. He did not like the noise and the chaos. He said, "Stop it, you silly children! You are ruining the beach and hurting each other. You should learn to share and be kind. That is the only way to have fun and make friends." + +Tom and Mia heard the crab's words. They felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they were wrong. They said, "You are right, Mr. Crab. We are sorry. We will share and be kind from now on." + +They gave each other a hug and a smile. They said, "Thank you, Mr. Crab. You are very wise and nice." They cleaned up the mess and continued to play with the bucket and the shovel. They took turns and helped each other. They had fun and made friends. + +The end. +Lila and Ben are best friends. They like to play together every day. They have a lot of fun games, like hide and seek, tag, and make-believe. They always help each other and share their toys. They are dependable friends. + +One day, they decide to play with a big ball. They kick it, throw it, and roll it. They laugh and run after the ball. The ball is very bouncy and fast. Sometimes it goes too far and they have to chase it. They do not mind. They like the adventure. + +But then, something bad happens. The ball rolls to the street. A car is coming. Lila and Ben stop and look. They are scared. They do not know what to do. They want to get the ball, but they also know the street is dangerous. They wish they had a grown-up to help them. + +The car gets closer and closer. It honks its horn. Lila and Ben cover their ears. They think the car will hit the ball. They think the game will end. They think they will lose their ball. They feel sad and sorry. + +But then, something good happens. A man jumps out of the car. He runs to the ball. He picks it up. He is not angry. He is smiling. He walks to Lila and Ben. He gives them the ball. He tells them to be careful. He tells them to play away from the street. He tells them to have fun. He is a kind man. + +Lila and Ben thank the man. They hug the ball. They are happy and relieved. They learned a lesson. They learned to be safe. They learned to be grateful. They learned that sometimes, things do not end badly. They learned that sometimes, there is a good point to a bad thing. They learned that sometimes, strangers can be dependable too. They hold hands and walk back to the park. They continue their game. They are best friends. +Lily liked to play with her guitar. She liked to make loud noises and sing silly songs. She did not like to share her guitar with anyone. + +One day, her cousin Ben came to visit. He saw Lily's guitar and wanted to play with it. He asked Lily, "Can I have a turn with your guitar?" + +Lily said, "No, it is mine. Go away." + +Ben did not go away. He tried to grab the guitar from Lily. Lily resisted. She pulled the guitar back and shouted, "No, no, no!" + +They fought over the guitar. They did not listen to their moms, who told them to stop and be nice. They did not care about anything else. + +They pulled and tugged and yanked the guitar. They made it break. The strings snapped and the wood cracked. The guitar was ruined. + +Lily and Ben looked at the broken guitar. They felt sad and angry. They blamed each other for breaking it. They did not say sorry. They did not hug. They did not play together anymore. + +They had a boring day. They had no guitar. They had no fun. They had no friend. They had a bad ending. +Ben liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He liked to pretend that he was a big driver. + +One day, Ben saw a new toy in his room. It was a big red truck with a shiny siren. It looked like a fire truck. Ben wanted to play with it. He grabbed it and ran to the floor. He made the truck go fast and loud. He made it go near his other cars. + +But the truck was not a toy. It was a nurse's bag. It had many things inside that the nurse needed. The nurse was coming to visit Ben's sister, who was sick. She had a fever and a cough. She needed the nurse to help her feel better. + +When Ben opened the truck, he saw many things that he did not know. He saw a stethoscope, a syringe, a bandage, and a thermometer. He thought they were funny and fun. He started to play with them. He put the stethoscope on his ears. He poked the syringe on his arm. He wrapped the bandage around his head. He put the thermometer in his mouth. + +He did not know that he was destroying the nurse's things. He did not know that he was making a big mess. He did not know that he was making a big mistake. + +Soon, the nurse came to Ben's room. She saw Ben playing with her bag. She saw her things broken and dirty. She saw her truck open and empty. She was very angry and sad. She shouted at Ben. She told him to stop. She told him that he was a bad boy. + +Ben was scared and sorry. He did not mean to destroy the nurse's things. He did not mean to make her angry and sad. He did not know that the truck was not a toy. He started to cry. He said he was sorry. He said he wanted to help. + +The nurse calmed down. She saw that Ben was just a little boy. She saw that he was curious and playful. She saw that he did not know better. She forgave him. She hugged him. She told him that it was okay. She told him that she would fix her things. She told him that he could help her. + +Ben was happy and relieved. He stopped crying. He said he was sorry again. He said he wanted to help. He helped the nurse clean up the mess. He helped the nurse pack her bag. He helped the nurse go to his sister. He learned a lesson. He learned that he should not play with things that are not toys. He learned that he should be careful and respectful. He learned that he should listen and learn. +Tim and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and giraffes. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +When they came to the rhinoceros, they were amazed by its big horn and thick skin. Tim wanted to touch it, but Lily was scared. + +"Mom, can I touch the rhinoceros?" Tim asked. + +"No, Tim, you can't. The rhinoceros is dangerous. It can hurt you with its horn. You have to stay behind the fence and order it from far away," mom said. + +"What does order mean?" Lily asked. + +"Order means to tell someone what to do. Like when I order you to brush your teeth or go to bed. You have to listen and obey," mom explained. + +"Can we order the rhinoceros to do something?" Tim wondered. + +"Maybe, but I don't think it will listen. It is very big and strong and does what it wants. It is not a pet. It is a wild animal," mom said. + +Tim and Lily nodded. They understood that the rhinoceros was not like their dog, who liked to play and follow their orders. They decided to leave the rhinoceros alone and go see the other animals. They had a fun day at the zoo. +Sam and Lily were very happy. They were going on a holiday with Mum and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They wanted to see the sea and the sand and the sun. + +But the holiday was terrible. The car broke down on the way. They had to wait for a long time for someone to help them. They were hot and bored and hungry. Sam and Lily started to cry. + +Mum and Dad tried to make them feel better. They gave them water and snacks and toys. They told them stories and jokes and songs. They said they would provide a new car soon and they would still have fun on the holiday. + +Finally, the new car came. They put their bags in the trunk and got in the seats. They drove to the sea and the sand and the sun. They saw the waves and the shells and the birds. They played and laughed and splashed. + +Sam and Lily forgot about the terrible holiday. They hugged Mum and Dad and said thank you. They were very happy. They had a good holiday after all. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of cars, trucks, and buses. They make roads and bridges with their blocks. + +One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a red bus with big wheels and shiny windows. It has a button on the top. Lily and Ben wonder what the button does. + +"Let's try it!" Lily says. She pushes the button. The bus makes a loud noise. Vroom! Vroom! It starts to move by itself. It zooms across the floor. It is very fast. + +"Wow!" Ben says. He runs after the bus. He wants to catch it. But the bus is too fast for him. It zooms under the table, around the chair, and over the rug. It bumps into the wall. It turns around and zooms the other way. + +"Stop, bus, stop!" Ben shouts. He tries to grab the bus. But the bus is too fast for him. It zooms past him and heads for the door. + +"Look out, Mommy!" Lily yells. She sees Mommy coming in with a basket of laundry. She does not see the bus. The bus zooms towards Mommy's feet. + +Mommy hears the noise. She looks down. She sees the bus. She jumps out of the way. The bus zooms past her and out of the door. + +"Oops!" Lily and Ben say. They look at Mommy. Mommy looks at them. She is not angry. She is smiling. + +"That's a very fast bus!" Mommy says. "Where did you get it?" + +"It was in the box!" Lily says. + +"It's a new toy!" Ben says. + +Mommy picks up the bus. She pushes the button. The bus stops. She gives it back to Lily and Ben. + +"Be careful with it," Mommy says. "It can zoom very fast. But it can also zoom into trouble. You don't want to lose it or hurt someone with it." + +"Okay, Mommy," Lily and Ben say. They hug Mommy. They thank her for the bus. They promise to play with it safely. + +They take the bus back to their room. They make a new road with their blocks. They take turns pushing the button. They watch the bus zoom. They have fun. They love their fast bus. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with cubes. They have many cubes of different colors and sizes. They build towers and houses and cars with the cubes. + +One day, Lila finds a new cube. It is big and shiny and has a button on it. She presses the button and the cube makes a loud noise. Lila likes the noise. She thinks it is funny. She shows the cube to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I have a new cube. It makes noise. Do you want to hear?" Lila says. + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to hear. He is deaf. He cannot hear any noise. He uses his hands to talk. He signs to Lila. + +"I cannot hear your cube. I am deaf. Can I see your cube?" Tom signs. + +Lila nods. She gives the cube to Tom. He looks at the cube. He feels the cube. He presses the button. He does not hear the noise, but he feels the cube vibrate. He smiles. He likes the cube. He signs to Lila. + +"Your cube is cool. It vibrates. Can I keep it?" Tom signs. + +Lila thinks. She likes the cube too. But she likes Tom more. He is her friend. She signs to Tom. + +"OK, you can keep it. It is your cube now. But can we share it? Can we play with it together?" Lila signs. + +Tom nods. He hugs Lila. He is happy. He signs to Lila. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are a good friend. Yes, we can share it. We can play with it together." Tom signs. + +Lila and Tom play with the cube. They take turns to press the button. Lila hears the noise. Tom feels the vibration. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tim and Mia like to play music with their toys. Tim has a drum and Mia has a bell. They take turns to make sounds and listen to each other. + +One day, they decide to play faster and faster. Tim hits his drum harder and harder. Mia shakes her bell louder and louder. They try to keep the same rhythm, but it is hard. + +"Tim, you are too fast!" Mia says. "Slow down a bit!" + +"No, you are too slow!" Tim says. "Speed up a bit!" + +They do not agree and they do not listen. They increase their speed more and more. They lose their rhythm and make a lot of noise. + +Soon, they are so clumsy that they drop their toys. The drum rolls away and the bell bounces off the wall. They look at each other and feel silly. + +"Oops, we made a mess!" Tim says. + +"Sorry, we were too noisy!" Mia says. + +They pick up their toys and hug each other. They decide to play slower and softer. They find their rhythm again and enjoy their music. +Lily loved to watch the big planes in the sky. She wanted to be a pilot when she grew up. She asked her mom if she could go to the airport and see the planes up close. + +"Maybe another day, sweetie," her mom said. "We have to go to the store and buy some food." + +Lily was sad. She did not want to go to the store. She wanted to go to the airport. She pouted and said, "But mom, I want to see the planes!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I have a surprise for you, Lily. We are not going to the store. We are going to the airport!" + +Lily was so happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +They got in the car and drove to the airport. Lily saw many big planes and small planes. She heard the loud noises and felt the wind. She was amazed. + +They went inside the airport and saw a man in a blue uniform. He had a hat and a badge. He was a pilot. He saw Lily and said, "Hello, little girl. Do you like planes?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I love planes. I want to be a pilot like you." + +The pilot smiled and said, "That's wonderful. Do you want to see my plane?" + +Lily looked at her mom. Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, you can go with the pilot. He will show you his plane." + +Lily was so excited. She followed the pilot to his plane. It was a big plane with many seats and windows. The pilot let Lily sit in the front seat and showed her the buttons and the wheel. He said, "This is how I fly the plane. I push this button to start the engine. I turn this wheel to go up and down. I talk to this microphone to talk to the tower." + +Lily listened and watched. She said, "Wow, this is so cool. Can I fly the plane?" + +The pilot laughed and said, "Not today, Lily. You have to be older and learn a lot of things before you can fly a plane. But maybe one day, you will be a pilot like me." + +Lily smiled and said, "I hope so. You are the best pilot ever. Thank you for showing me your plane." + +The pilot said, "You are very welcome, Lily. You are an adorable girl. I hope you have a nice day." + +Lily and her mom said goodbye to the pilot and left the airport. Lily was very happy. She had seen the planes and met a pilot. She had a wonderful day. She said to her mom, "Mom, you are the best mom ever. Thank you for taking me to the airport." + +Her mom said, "You are very welcome, Lily. I love you very much. You are my adorable girl." +Ben and Lily liked to race each other in the garden. They ran as fast as they could, and laughed and shouted. They liked to see who could reach the big sunflower first. The sunflower was very tall and yellow, and had many seeds in the middle. + +One day, they were racing as usual, when they heard a voice. It was Mrs. Green, the elderly lady who lived next door. She was angry and scared. She said, "Stop, stop, you naughty children! You are hurting my flowers! Go away, or I will call your parents!" + +Ben and Lily stopped and looked at her. They did not mean to hurt her flowers. They did not see them. They only saw the sunflower. They felt sorry and scared. They said, "We are sorry, Mrs. Green. We did not know these were your flowers. We like the sunflower. It is very pretty. Please do not call our parents. We will not race here again." + +Mrs. Green looked at them. She saw that they were sorry and scared. She also saw that they liked the sunflower. She felt a little less angry and scared. She said, "Well, I suppose you did not know. But you must be careful. These flowers are very special to me. They remind me of my husband, who loved them. He is gone now, but I still take care of them. Do you want to know more about them?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They liked to learn new things. They said, "Yes, please, Mrs. Green. Tell us more about the flowers. And we are sorry about your husband. He must have been very nice." + +Mrs. Green smiled. She felt a little less lonely. She said, "Thank you, children. He was very nice. Come, I will show you the different kinds of flowers, and tell you their names and stories. And maybe, if you are good, you can have some seeds from the sunflower, and grow your own." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They felt happy and curious. They said, "Thank you, Mrs. Green. That would be very nice. We will be good, and listen to you. And maybe, we can be friends." + +They followed Mrs. Green to her garden, and learned about the flowers. They did not race anymore, but they still had fun. And they made a new friend. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big puzzle with many pieces that showed a picture of a farm. They wanted to complete the puzzle before spring came, because then they could go to the real farm and see the animals. + +One day, they were working on the puzzle in Tom's room. They had only a few pieces left, but they could not find them. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and in the toy box, but they could not see the pieces. + +"Where are they?" Tom asked. "We need them to finish the puzzle." + +"Maybe they are in the kitchen," Anna said. "Let's go and look." + +They ran to the kitchen, where Tom's mom was making cookies. They smelled very good, and Tom and Anna wanted to eat some. But they remembered their puzzle, and they asked Tom's mom if she had seen the pieces. + +"No, I haven't," she said. "But maybe you should look in the trash can. I threw away some old papers this morning. Maybe the pieces were mixed with them." + +Tom and Anna ran to the trash can and opened the lid. They saw some papers, some banana peels, and some egg shells. They also saw the missing pieces of the puzzle. They were dirty and sticky, but they did not care. They grabbed them and ran back to Tom's room. + +They put the pieces in the right places, and they completed the puzzle. They were very happy and proud. They looked at the picture of the farm, and they imagined how fun it would be to visit it in spring. They hugged each other and thanked Tom's mom for the cookies. + +The end. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big mountain far away. They want to go there and see what is on top. + +"Let's go to the mountain, Tom!" Lily says. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Lily, but we have to ask Mom first," Tom says. "And we have to take our backpacks and water." + +They run to Mom and ask her if they can go to the mountain. Mom says yes, but they have to be careful and listen to her. She tells them to follow the path and not to go too far. She gives them a map and a phone. + +Tom and Lily put on their backpacks and water. They say goodbye to Mom and start walking. They follow the path and look at the trees and flowers. They see birds and squirrels and rabbits. They listen to their sounds and try to imitate them. + +They walk for a long time and the mountain gets closer and bigger. They see rocks and snow and clouds. They feel excited and curious. + +"Look, Tom, there is a cave!" Lily says. "Let's go inside and see what is there!" + +"OK, Lily, but we have to be careful and listen to Mom," Tom says. "And we have to use our phone and map." + +They go inside the cave and see darkness and shadows. They use their phone as a flashlight and see walls and floors and ceilings. They see shapes and colors and patterns. They listen to their echoes and try to make funny noises. + +They walk deeper into the cave and find a treasure. They see gold and silver and jewels. They see toys and books and clothes. They see things they have never seen before. They feel happy and amazed. + +"Wow, Tom, look at all these things!" Lily says. "They are so shiny and pretty and original!" + +"Wow, Lily, you are right!" Tom says. "They are so cool and fun and different!" + +They play with the treasure and try on the things. They laugh and smile and hug. They listen to their hearts and feel lucky. +Ben likes to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the funny animals and the songs. He watches cartoons every morning before he goes to school. + +One day, Ben wakes up late. He hears his mom calling him. "Ben, hurry up! You have to dress and eat your breakfast. The bus is coming soon!" + +Ben does not want to get up. He wants to watch cartoons. He says to his mom, "Mom, please, let me watch cartoons for a little bit. I can dress fast." + +His mom says, "No, Ben, you have to dress now. You don't have time to watch cartoons. You can watch them later, after school." + +Ben is sad and angry. He does not listen to his mom. He sneaks to the living room and turns on the TV. He finds his favorite cartoon and sits on the couch. + +He does not see that his mom has left a glass of water on the table. He does not see that the water is spilling on the floor. He does not see that his shoes and socks are on the floor, too. + +He watches the cartoon and laughs. He forgets about the time. He forgets about his mom. He forgets about school. + +Suddenly, he hears the bus honking outside. He jumps off the couch and runs to the door. He slips on the wet floor and falls. He gets wet and dirty. He cries. + +His mom comes and helps him up. She is not happy. She says, "Ben, what did you do? You are wet and dirty. You missed the bus. You are late for school. Why didn't you listen to me?" + +Ben feels sorry. He says, "Mom, I'm sorry. I wanted to watch cartoons. I didn't dress. I didn't eat. I didn't listen. I was bad." + +His mom says, "Ben, you have to learn to listen and obey. Cartoons are fun, but they are not more important than school. You have to dress and eat and be ready on time. You have to respect your mom and your teacher. Do you understand?" + +Ben nods. He says, "Yes, mom, I understand. I will listen and obey. I will dress and eat and be ready on time. I will respect you and my teacher. I love you, mom." + +His mom hugs him. She says, "I love you, too, Ben. Now, let's go to school. Maybe you can watch cartoons later, if you are good." + +Ben smiles. He goes to school with his mom. He learns his lesson. He does not watch cartoons in the morning anymore. He watches them after school, when he has done his homework and chores. He is a good boy. +Ben liked to spoil his cat, Fluffy. He gave her lots of food, toys and cuddles. He also let her sleep on his bed every night. Fluffy was a happy cat and loved Ben very much. + +One Wednesday, Ben had to go to school. He put some food and water in Fluffy's bowl and said goodbye. He told Fluffy to be good and not make a mess. Fluffy meowed and rubbed her head on his leg. + +But Fluffy was bored. She wanted to play and explore. She saw a big orange ball on the shelf. It looked fun and shiny. She jumped on the shelf and knocked the ball down. It rolled on the floor and bounced off the wall. Fluffy chased the ball and pounced on it. + +The ball was not a toy. It was a pumpkin. Ben's mom had bought it for Halloween. She wanted to carve a scary face on it. But Fluffy had spoiled the pumpkin. She had scratched it and bitten it. It had holes and dents all over it. + +When Ben came home from school, he saw the pumpkin. He was sad and angry. He scolded Fluffy and told her she was a bad cat. Fluffy felt sorry and ashamed. She hid under the bed and did not come out. Ben did not spoil her that night. He did not give her any toys or cuddles. He did not let her sleep on his bed. + +The next day, Ben felt bad. He missed Fluffy and wanted to make up with her. He found her under the bed and said he was sorry. He hugged her and stroked her fur. He told her he still loved her and she was a good cat. Fluffy purred and licked his face. She forgave him and was happy again. + +Ben and Fluffy learned a lesson. Ben learned to not leave things that Fluffy could spoil. Fluffy learned to not play with things that were not hers. They also learned to say sorry and forgive each other. They were still the best friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their cars in the yard. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They were having fun. + +But then, Tom came. Tom was a big boy who lived next door. He was mean and rude. He saw Lily and Ben's cars and wanted them. He said, "Give me your cars, or I will hit you!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want to give up their cars, but they did not want to get hit. They tried to run away, but Tom was faster. He grabbed Lily's red car and Ben's blue car and ran to his house. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They wanted their cars back. They followed Tom to his house and peeked through the fence. They saw Tom playing with their cars in his garage. He had a big can of oil. He poured some oil on the cars and rubbed them. He said, "Now they are shiny and mine!" + +Lily and Ben had an idea. They saw a hose near the fence. They turned on the water and aimed it at Tom and his garage. They sprayed him and his cars with water. The oil and the water made a big mess. Tom was wet and slippery. He dropped the cars and slipped on the floor. He cried, "Ow! Stop it!" + +Lily and Ben ran to the garage and grabbed their cars. They ran back to their yard and locked the gate. They wiped their cars with a cloth and made them clean. They said, "These are our cars, not yours! You are a bad boy who steals!" + +Tom was mad and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, I won't steal again. Can we be friends?" + +Lily and Ben thought for a moment. They said, "Maybe, but you have to be nice and share. And you have to say sorry to our cars, too." + +Tom nodded and said, "I'm sorry, cars. You are nice and pretty. Can I play with you sometimes?" + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "OK, but only if you ask nicely and don't pour oil on them." + +They all became friends and played with their cars together. They learned to be kind and fair. They had fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they are restless. They do not want to play with their toys and books. They want to go outside and see the snow. + +"Mom, can we go outside and see the snow?" Anna asks. + +"Not now, my loves. It is too cold and dark outside. We have to wait until tomorrow," Mom says. + +"But we want to see the snow now!" Ben says. + +"I know, my loves. But you have to be patient. Maybe we can pray for the snow to stay until tomorrow. Do you want to pray with me?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They like to pray with Mom. They hold Mom's hands and close their eyes. They bow their heads and say, "Dear God, thank you for the snow. It is so white and pretty. Please let the snow stay until tomorrow. Please keep us warm and safe. Amen." + +Mom kisses Anna and Ben on their heads. She says, "Good job, my loves. Now, let's go to bed. Maybe you will have sweet dreams of the snow." + +Anna and Ben smile. They are not restless anymore. They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom. Good night." + +They go to bed and fall asleep. They hope to see the snow tomorrow. +Lily and Ben were going to visit their grandma for the weekend. They had to pack their bags with clothes, toys and books. Lily was careful when she packed. She folded her clothes neatly and put them in her bag. She chose her favorite toys and books and put them on top. She did not want to forget anything or make a mess. + +Ben was not careful when he packed. He threw his clothes and toys and books in his bag. He did not fold or sort anything. He just wanted to finish quickly and play. He did not care if he forgot something or made a mess. + +When they were ready, they went to the car with their mom and dad. Lily put her bag in the trunk and buckled her seat belt. Ben put his bag in the trunk and slammed the door. He did not buckle his seat belt. He just wanted to go fast and have fun. + +On the way, they stopped at a gas station. Mom and dad got out of the car to buy some snacks and drinks. Lily stayed in the car and read a book. Ben got out of the car and ran around. He did not listen to mom and dad when they told him to stay close and be safe. + +Suddenly, Ben saw a big truck coming. He wanted to see it better, so he ran under the truck. He did not see the driver or the wheels. He did not hear mom and dad shouting at him to stop. He just wanted to have an adventure. + +The driver did not see Ben under the truck. He started the engine and began to move. Lily saw what was happening and screamed. She got out of the car and ran to Ben. She grabbed his hand and pulled him out from under the truck. She was very brave and quick. + +Mom and dad saw what Lily did and ran to them. They hugged them and thanked them. They were very proud of Lily and very scared for Ben. They told Ben he was very lucky and very foolish. They told him he could have been hurt or worse. They told him he had to be careful and listen and follow the rules. + +Ben was sorry and ashamed. He realized he had been careless and reckless. He realized he had put himself and others in danger. He realized he had a lot to learn from Lily. He hugged Lily and thanked her. He told her he was sorry and he loved her. He told her he would be more careful and listen and follow the rules. + +Lily hugged Ben and forgave him. She told him she was glad he was okay and she loved him. She told him she would help him pack better and learn more. They smiled and hugged again. + +Mom and dad smiled and hugged them too. They told them they loved them and they were happy they were safe. They told them they would have a great time at grandma's and they would learn a lot from her. They got back in the car and drove away. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful and listen and follow the rules. They are there to protect you and others. You can have fun and learn without being careless and reckless. You can also help and learn from your siblings and family. They love you and want the best for you. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom, it is fun!" Lily says. + +"No, it is too high. I will fall." Tom says. + +Lily thinks of a way to help Tom. She whispers in his ear. + +"I have a secret. Do you want to hear it?" + +Tom nods. He likes secrets. + +Lily whispers, "You are strong. You can do anything. Just hold my hand and we will go together." + +Tom feels better. He trusts Lily. He holds her hand and they walk to the slide. They wait for their turn. When it is their turn, they sit on the slide and slide down. They laugh and scream. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Tom says. + +"See, I told you. You are strong." Lily says. + +They hug and run to the slide again. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a stream in the woods. The stream was clear and shiny, and they saw many fish and frogs in it. They wanted to catch some fish and frogs, so they took off their shoes and socks and went into the water. + +"Look, Ben, I found a big frog!" Lily said, holding a green and brown frog in her hands. "He is so slimy and bumpy!" + +"Let me see, let me see!" Ben said, reaching for the frog. But Lily did not want to share. She pulled the frog away from Ben and said, "No, he is mine! I found him first!" + +Ben was angry. He wanted to hold the frog too. He tried to grab the frog from Lily, but Lily was faster. She ran away from Ben, holding the frog close to her chest. Ben chased after her, but he did not see a big rock in the water. He tripped over the rock and fell into the stream. He got wet and cold, and he started to cry. + +Lily heard Ben's cry and turned around. She saw Ben lying in the water, trembling and sobbing. She felt sorry for him. She forgot about the frog and ran to Ben. She helped him get up and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I'm sorry," she said. "Are you okay? Do you want to hold the frog?" + +Ben nodded. He was still crying, but he smiled a little. Lily gave him the frog, and he held it gently. The frog was warm and soft, and it croaked in his hand. Ben and Lily looked at the frog and each other. They felt happy again. + +They decided to let the frog go back to the stream. They said goodbye to the frog and thanked him for being their friend. They watched him swim away, and then they dried themselves with their clothes. They put on their shoes and socks and went back home. They told their mom about their adventure, and she gave them a brilliant smile and a big hug. She was proud of them for sharing and caring. Ben and Lily hugged her back and said they loved her. They learned a lesson that day: playing together is more fun than fighting. +Lily and Sam were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a big plane that could fly in the air. They took turns to make the plane zoom and swoop. + +"Look, I can make it go very high!" Sam said, throwing the plane up. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "Can I try?" + +"OK, but be careful. Don't break it." Sam said, handing her the plane. + +Lily threw the plane as hard as she could, but she did not aim well. The plane flew over the fence and landed in the neighbor's pool. + +"Oh no!" Lily said, running to the fence. "The plane is in the water!" + +Sam followed her and saw the plane soaking in the pool. He was very angry. + +"That's my plane! You ruined it!" He shouted at Lily. "Give it back!" + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't mean to." Lily said, crying. "How can I get it back?" + +They heard a splash and saw the neighbor's dog jumping into the pool. The dog swam to the plane and grabbed it with his teeth. He shook it and tore it apart. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sam yelled at the dog. "That's my plane!" + +The dog ignored him and kept playing with the plane. He ran out of the pool and into the house, leaving behind a wet and broken plane. + +Lily and Sam were very sad. They hugged each other and said sorry. They decided to make a new plane together. They hoped the neighbor's dog would not find it. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with magic. They had a big book of spells that they found in the attic. They tried to read the words and do the spells, but they did not always work. + +One day, they wanted to make a black cat. They read a spell from the book and pointed their fingers at a white cat. But nothing happened. The cat just looked at them and meowed. + +"Maybe we said the spell wrong," Lily said. + +"Or maybe the cat is too smart for us," Tom said. + +They tried again and again, but the cat stayed white. Then they heard a laugh behind them. It was Ben, Lily's big brother. He had been watching them and teasing them. + +"Ha ha, you two are so silly. You can't make a black cat with a spell. You need paint for that," he said. + +He took a can of black paint and a brush from his backpack. He ran towards the cat and tried to paint it. But the cat was faster. It scratched Ben's face and ran away. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That cat is mean!" Ben cried. + +Lily and Tom laughed. They thought Ben deserved it for teasing them. + +"Maybe you should learn a spell to make your face better," Lily said. + +"Or maybe you should leave us alone and stop being mean," Tom said. + +They took their book of spells and went to find another cat. They hoped to find a black one this time. +Lily wanted to play with Mom's phone. She liked the bright colors and the funny sounds. But Mom said no. She said the phone was expensive and Lily could spoil it. + +Lily was sad and angry. She waited until Mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she sneaked into the living room and grabbed the phone from the table. She ran to her room and locked the door. + +She pressed the buttons and tapped the screen. She saw pictures and videos and games. She smiled and laughed. She did not hear Mom knocking on the door. + +Mom was worried and angry. She tried to open the door but it was locked. She shouted, "Lily, open the door right now! Give me back my phone!" + +Lily did not listen. She kept playing with the phone. She did not see the water on the floor. She slipped and fell. The phone flew out of her hand and landed in the water. It made a loud noise and stopped working. + +Lily cried and cried. She opened the door and ran to Mom. She hugged Mom and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I spoiled your phone. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +Mom was sad and angry. But she also loved Lily. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry too, Lily. I know you wanted to play with the phone. But you should have asked me first. The phone was expensive and important. Now it is broken and we have to buy a new one." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, Mom. I won't do it again. I love you, Mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. But next time, please listen to me and be careful." +Sara and Ben love to go to the beach. They like to play in the sand and watch the waves. Sometimes they try to surf on their boards, but it is hard. They fall into the water a lot and laugh. + +One day, they go to the beach with their dad. He has a big surf board that is shiny and smooth. He says he polishes it every week to make it fast. He tells Sara and Ben to be careful with it and not to scratch it. + +Sara and Ben want to try their dad's surf board. They wait until he goes to buy ice cream and then they take it to the water. They take turns to surf on it, but it is too big for them. They lose their balance and fall off. The board hits a rock and gets a big dent. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. "Dad will be so mad! His board is ruined!" + +"What do we do?" Ben says. "Maybe we can polish it and make it better." + +They run to the sand and look for something to polish the board with. They find a shell and a leaf and start to rub the dent. But it does not work. The dent is still there and the board looks worse. + +They hear their dad coming back. He sees his board and his face turns red. He is very angry. He shouts at Sara and Ben and says they are naughty and careless. He says they can't surf anymore and they have to go home. + +Sara and Ben feel miserable. They say they are sorry and they did not mean to hurt the board. They cry and hug each other. They wish they had not touched their dad's surf board. They wish they had played with their own boards instead. +Anna and Ben love jazz music. They like to listen to the big horns and the fast drums. Sometimes they dance and clap with the music. They have a big poster of a jazz band on their wall. + +One day, Anna and Ben see a sign that says "Jazz Show Today". They are very happy and excited. They ask their mom if they can go to the show. Their mom says yes, but they have to do their chores first. Anna and Ben agree and hurry to clean their room. + +They finish their chores and get ready to go. They put on their hats and coats and grab their toy horns. They follow their mom to the car. On the way, they see a lazy cat sleeping on a fence. Anna points to the cat and says, "Look, Ben, a lazy cat. He does not like jazz music. He only likes to sleep and snore." + +Ben laughs and says, "You are right, Anna. He is a lazy cat. He does not know how fun jazz music is. He is missing out on the show. Come on, let's go. We don't want to miss the show either." + +They get in the car and drive to the show. They find their seats and wait for the music to start. They see the jazz band on the stage. They have big horns and fast drums and shiny guitars. They start to play and Anna and Ben smile and cheer. They blow their toy horns and tap their feet. They have a lot of fun at the jazz show. They are glad they are not lazy like the cat. They love jazz music. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be different animals. Ben had a toy lion that he liked to roar with, and Lily had a toy bird that she liked to chirp with. + +But then, Ben saw something shiny on the table. It was a necklace that belonged to his mom. He wanted to try it on and see how it looked. He put down his toy lion and reached for the necklace. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Lily asked. She saw him take the necklace and put it around his neck. "That's not yours, that's mom's. You can't play with it." + +Ben ignored her. He felt the necklace on his neck and smiled. He thought it was very pretty and sparkly. He wanted to show it to Lily and make her jealous. + +"Look, Lily, look at me. I have a necklace. It's so shiny and nice. You don't have one. You only have a fake bird." He said, teasing her. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She loved her toy bird and she didn't like Ben being mean to her. She wanted to take the necklace from him and give it back to mom. She grabbed her toy bird and flew it towards Ben. + +"Give it back, Ben, give it back. That's not yours, that's mom's. You're being bad. And my bird is not fake, it's real to me." She said, trying to snatch the necklace. + +Ben and Lily started to fight over the necklace. They pulled and tugged and shouted. They didn't hear mom coming into the room. She saw them fighting and was very upset. + +"Ben, Lily, stop it right now. What are you doing with my necklace? How did you get it? Do you know how precious it is to me? It was a gift from your grandma. You could have broken it or lost it. And why are you being so rude to each other? You should be nice and share your toys, not fight over them." She said, taking the necklace from them. + +Ben and Lily felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had made a big mistake. They had taken something that was not theirs, and they had hurt each other's feelings. They looked at mom and said: + +"Mom, we're sorry. We didn't mean to take your necklace. We were just playing and we got curious. We won't do it again. And we're sorry for being mean to each other. We love each other and we love our toys. Can you forgive us?" They said, hugging mom and each other. + +Mom smiled and hugged them back. She was glad they learned their lesson. She said: + +"Of course I forgive you. I love you both very much. But you have to be careful with other people's things. You have to ask before you touch them, and you have to respect them. And you have to be kind and generous with each other. You have to appreciate what you have, and not make fun of what others have. You have to remember that things are not as important as people. And that real love is more valuable than any shiny necklace." She said, kissing them on their heads. + +Ben and Lily nodded and agreed. They thanked mom for her necklace and her words. They put their toys away and went to play something else. They paused for a moment and looked at each other. They smiled and said: + +"I love you, Ben." + +"I love you, Lily." +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to learn how to cook. One day, she saw her mom put a pot on the stove. The pot had water and noodles in it. Sara was curious. + +"Mom, can I stir the noodles?" she requested. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. The stove is hot and the pot is heavy. You need to use this spoon and hold the handle. Do you understand?" her mom said. + +Sara nodded. She took the spoon and stirred the noodles slowly. She felt proud. She was cooking like her mom. + +After a while, her mom turned off the stove and drained the noodles. She added some cheese and milk to make a sauce. She poured the sauce over the noodles and mixed them well. She put some on a plate for Sara. + +"Here you go, sweetie. This is macaroni and cheese. It's one of your favorites. Do you want some salt or pepper?" her mom asked. + +Sara shook her head. She liked her macaroni and cheese mild, not spicy. She took a bite and smiled. It was yummy. + +"Thank you, mom. This is delicious. You are the best cook ever," she said. + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her cheek. "You're welcome, Sara. And you are a great helper. Maybe someday you can cook for me," she said. +Tim and Tom were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big ball that they kicked and threw to each other. One day, they saw a shiny thing on the roof of a house. It looked like a star, but it was not night. + +"Let's get it!" Tim said. He was impatient and curious. + +"But how?" Tom asked. He was careful and scared. + +"We can climb the ladder!" Tim said. He pointed to a ladder that was leaning against the wall. + +"But that's not our house!" Tom said. He knew it was wrong to go to someone else's house. + +"Who cares? It's just a shiny thing!" Tim said. He ran to the ladder and started to climb. + +Tom followed him, but he was not happy. He looked around and hoped no one would see them. + +They reached the roof and saw the shiny thing. It was a metal badge that said "Police". Tim grabbed it and put it on his shirt. + +"Look at me! I'm a police!" he said. He smiled and shone the badge in the sun. + +"Give it back!" Tom said. He knew it was not theirs. He tried to take it from Tim, but Tim pushed him away. + +"No! It's mine!" he said. He was selfish and rude. + +They started to fight over the badge. They did not hear the sirens or see the police car that stopped in front of the house. They did not see the angry man who came out of the house and saw them on his roof. They did not see the police officer who climbed the ladder and caught them. + +"Hey! What are you doing here?" the man shouted. He was the owner of the house and the badge. He was a police too. + +"We're sorry! We just wanted the shiny thing!" Tom said. He was scared and sorry. + +"Too bad! You're in big trouble!" the police officer said. He was mad and stern. + +He took the badge from Tim and put handcuffs on them. He brought them down the ladder and put them in the back of the police car. + +"You're going to jail!" he said. He drove them away. + +Tim and Tom cried and wished they had not climbed the ladder. They had made a big mistake and lost their ball and their freedom. They had a bad ending. +Ben and Lily are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. + +One day, Ben and Lily are playing in their room. Ben has a red car and Lily has a blue doll. They are happy. But then Lily sees a shiny pill on the floor. She thinks it is a candy. She wants to eat it. + +"Give me that!" Lily says. She grabs the pill from the floor. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. He tries to take the pill from Lily. + +They fight over the pill. They pull and push and shout. They do not know that the pill is not a candy. It is a medicine for their mom. It is harmless, but it does not taste good. + +Mom hears the noise. She runs to the room. She sees Ben and Lily fighting over the pill. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She takes the pill from them. She explains that the pill is not a candy. It is a medicine for her. She tells them that they should not fight over things. They should share and be nice. + +Ben and Lily feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and kiss. They decide to play together with their toys and books. They are happy again. +Lily was a frog who loved to dance. She danced every day in the swamp, hopping and spinning and twirling. She liked to dance with her friends, but she also liked to dance by herself. She felt happy and free when she danced. + +One day, a big snake came to the swamp. He saw Lily dancing and he wanted to eat her. He hid behind a log and waited for Lily to come closer. He thought Lily was silly and foolish for dancing so much. He did not like dancing at all. + +Lily did not see the snake. She was too busy dancing. She danced near the log and the snake got ready to strike. But then, something brilliant happened. A ray of sun shone through the trees and hit Lily's skin. Lily sparkled like a jewel. The snake was dazzled by the light and missed Lily. He hit his head on the log and got a big bump. + +Lily heard the noise and saw the snake. She was scared and ran away. She found her friends and told them what happened. They were glad that Lily was safe and that the snake was gone. They praised Lily for her brilliant dancing and said it saved her life. Lily felt proud and happy. She decided to keep dancing every day in the swamp, because dancing was fun and beautiful and sometimes even useful. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys. One day, they receive a big box from their aunt. They are very happy. They open the box and see a wide and flexible snake toy. It is green and soft. + +"Wow, look at this snake!" Tim says. "It is so long and bendy. I want to play with it." + +"No, I want to play with it!" Sam says. "It is mine. You can have the other toys." + +They start to fight over the snake. They pull and tug and yell. The snake stretches and snaps. It breaks in two. + +"Oh no!" Tim and Sam cry. "The snake is broken. We are sorry, snake." + +They look at each other. They are sad and angry. They do not want to share or say sorry. They throw the snake pieces on the floor and go to their rooms. They do not play with each other anymore. They are lonely. The end. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. Tom had a toy gun that could shoot water. Mia had a stuffed cat that she loved very much. + +One day, they decided to play cops and robbers. Tom was the cop and Mia was the robber. Tom chased Mia around the garden, trying to shoot her with his water gun. Mia ran and hid behind a tree, holding her cat. + +"Stop, robber! You are under arrest!" Tom shouted. + +"No, you can't catch me! I have a gifted cat!" Mia shouted back. + +"A gifted cat? What does that mean?" Tom asked. + +"It means my cat can do magic. Watch this!" Mia said. She threw her cat in the air and said a magic word. The cat landed on Tom's head and scratched his face. + +"Ow! That hurts! Your cat is mean!" Tom cried. + +"Ha ha! My cat is not mean, he is gifted. He saved me from you, the bad cop!" Mia laughed. + +Tom was angry and sad. He dropped his water gun and ran away. Mia felt sorry for him. She picked up her cat and ran after him. + +"Tom, wait! I'm sorry, I was just playing. Don't be mad at me. You are still my best friend!" Mia said. + +Tom stopped and looked at Mia. He saw that she was sincere. He wiped his tears and smiled. + +"OK, Mia. I'm sorry too. I was just playing. You are still my best friend too. But can you please keep your cat away from me?" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom. I will. But can you please not shoot me with your water gun?" Mia said. + +"OK, Mia. I won't. But can we still play cops and robbers?" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom. We can. But can we take turns being the cop and the robber?" Mia said. + +"OK, Mia. We can. But can we also play something else later?" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom. We can. But what do you want to play?" Mia said. + +They looked at each other and laughed. They hugged and made up. They were best friends again. They played happily in the garden with their toys. Tom had a water gun that could shoot. Mia had a cat that was gifted. But they also had something more important. They had each other. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. They have a big tree in the yard. The tree has a swing. The swing is fun. + +One day, it is very hot. The sun is bright. Lila and Tom are thirsty. They want to drink water. They go to the tree. They see a big leaf. The leaf is green and wide. It hangs from a branch. It makes a shelter. + +"Look, Tom!" Lila says. "The leaf is like a roof. We can sit under it. It is cool and shady." + +"Good idea, Lila!" Tom says. "The leaf is like a house. We can pretend we live here. It is cozy and nice." + +Lila and Tom sit under the leaf. They drink water from their cups. They talk and laugh. They are happy. They think the leaf is fair. It gives them a swing and a shelter. They thank the leaf and the tree. They hug each other. They are friends. +Lily loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She liked to paint flowers and animals and stars. She painted on paper and on the wall and on her face. + +One day, she wanted to paint something new. She looked around and saw her baby brother sleeping in his crib. He had a cute nose and ears and mouth. Lily had an idea. She took her red paint and a small brush. She tiptoed to the crib and painted a big smile on his mouth. + +"Look, Mommy!" she shouted. "I painted a smile on Ben!" + +Mommy came running and saw Lily and Ben. She was very surprised and a little angry. She saw red paint on the crib and on the floor and on Lily's hands. + +"Lily, what did you do?" she asked. "You can't paint on your brother! That's not nice!" + +Lily looked at Mommy and then at Ben. She saw his brilliant red mouth and thought he looked happy. She did not understand why Mommy was mad. + +"But Mommy, I wanted to make him smile!" she said. "He looks so brilliant!" + +Mommy sighed and shook her head. She took Lily and Ben to the bathroom and washed the paint off. She told Lily that she could only paint on paper or on the wall with permission. She said that Ben had his own smile and did not need paint. + +Lily felt sorry and hugged Mommy and Ben. She said she was sorry and that she loved them. Mommy smiled and hugged her back. She said she loved her too and that she was a good painter. She gave her a new paper and some colors and told her to paint something nice. + +Lily smiled and thanked Mommy. She went to the table and started to paint. She painted a picture of Mommy and Ben and herself. She painted a big smile on each of their mouths. She thought they looked brilliant. +Lila and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and make noise. They saw a big black bird on the fence. It had shiny feathers and a sharp beak. + +"Look, a raven!" Ben said. He wanted to touch it. + +"No, don't!" Lila said. She was scared of the bird. "It might bite you!" + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the fence and reached out his hand. The raven saw him and flew away. It made a loud sound like "caw, caw, caw!" + +Ben was sad. He wanted to see the raven up close. He followed it with his eyes. He saw it enter a big hole in the tree. He wondered what was inside. + +"Come on, let's go see!" he said to Lila. He ran to the tree and climbed up. Lila followed him. She did not want to be alone. + +They reached the hole and looked inside. It was dark and smelly. They heard a noise like "rustle, rustle, rustle!" + +"Hello?" Ben said. He was curious. + +Suddenly, a young fox jumped out of the hole. It had red fur and sharp teeth. It was angry and hungry. It saw the children and growled. + +"Run!" Lila screamed. She was very scared. + +They jumped down from the tree and ran to the house. The fox chased them. It was fast and fierce. + +They reached the door and slammed it shut. They locked it and hugged each other. They were safe and glad. + +They learned a lesson. They should not enter a raven's home. They should not bother a fox's den. They should listen to Lila. She was smart and brave. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They have a small pond with many fish. Lily and Ben like to feed the fish with bread. They break the bread into small pieces and throw them into the water. The fish come to the surface and eat the bread. Lily and Ben laugh and clap their hands. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is nosy. He sees the fish and wants to catch them. He runs to the pond and jumps in. He splashes the water and scares the fish. Lily and Ben are angry and sad. They shout at the dog. + +"Go away, dog! You are bad! You cannot catch the fish! They are our friends!" Lily and Ben say. + +The dog does not listen. He tries to bite the fish with his teeth. Lily and Ben do not know what to do. They look for help. They see a man with a hat. The man is the dog's owner. He is looking for his dog. + +"Sir, sir! Your dog is in the pond! He is trying to catch the fish! Please stop him!" Lily and Ben say. + +The man hears them and sees his dog. He is sorry and ashamed. He runs to the pond and calls his dog. + +"Rex, Rex! Come here, boy! You are naughty! You cannot chase the fish! They are not for you!" The man says. + +The dog hears his owner and stops. He comes out of the pond and wags his tail. The man puts a leash on his dog and apologizes to Lily and Ben. + +"I am sorry, kids. My dog is nosy. He likes to explore everything. He did not mean to hurt the fish. He was just curious. I will prevent him from doing that again. I will take him home and teach him to behave." The man says. + +Lily and Ben are still upset, but they accept the man's apology. They hope the fish are okay. They go back to the pond and look for the fish. They see some fish swimming near the edge. They smile and wave at them. They throw some more bread and watch the fish eat. They are happy again. +Sara loves her kitten, Max. Max is fat and soft and likes to play with Sara. Sara likes to lie on the floor with Max and hug him. They are happy together. + +One day, Sara's mom says they have to go to the store. Sara does not want to go. She wants to stay with Max. She says, "No, mom, I want to play with Max. He is lonely." + +Mom says, "Don't lie, Sara. Max is not lonely. He has his toys and his food and his bed. He will be fine. We will be back soon. Come on, let's go." + +Sara is sad and angry. She does not listen to mom. She runs to her room and slams the door. She lies on her bed and cries. She does not hear mom calling her. + +Mom is worried. She goes to Sara's room and knocks on the door. She says, "Sara, please open the door. We have to go. Don't be mad at me. I love you." + +But Sara does not answer. She does not hear mom. She hears a loud noise. She looks out the window and sees a big truck. The truck is fast and loud and scary. The truck hits Max. Max is on the road. Max does not move. Max is dead. + +Sara screams. She runs to the door and opens it. She runs to mom and hugs her. She says, "Mom, mom, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I lied. Max was lonely. Max is dead. I killed Max." + +Mom is shocked and sad. She hugs Sara and says, "Oh, Sara, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You didn't kill Max. It was an accident. It was not your fault. I love you." + +But Sara does not believe mom. She feels bad and guilty. She cries and cries. She does not want to play with anyone. She does not want to live. She wishes she was dead. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they saw a big box in the living room. It had a red bow on it. They ran to the box and opened it. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Look at all these things! There are dolls, cars, puzzles, and more!" + +"Who gave us this box?" Tom asked. "Is it from Mom and Dad?" + +They looked at the card on the box. It said: "To Lily and Tom, from your fairy godmother. Enjoy these magic gifts!" + +"Magic gifts?" Lily repeated. "What does that mean?" + +"Maybe they can do something special," Tom said. He picked up a car and pressed a button. The car started to fly in the air. "Look, Lily, it can fly!" + +Lily grabbed a doll and hugged it. The doll said: "Hello, Lily, I'm your new friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Tom were amazed. They played with the magic gifts for a long time. They had so much fun. + +But then, their big brother Ben came home. He saw the box and the toys. He was angry. He wanted to have some magic gifts too. + +"Hey, you two, give me some of those toys!" he shouted. "They are mine!" + +He snatched the car from Tom and the doll from Lily. He threw them on the floor. + +"These are stupid toys!" he said. "They are for babies!" + +But then, something strange happened. The car and the doll started to glow. They made a loud noise. They turned into a frog and a snake. + +"Ah!" Ben screamed. He dropped the frog and the snake. He ran away. + +Lily and Tom laughed. They picked up the frog and the snake. They were not scared. They knew they were still their magic gifts. + +"Thank you, fairy godmother," they said. "You gave us the best gifts ever!" +Tom and Lily 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 and laughed a lot. + +But then a big dog came and took their ball. The dog ran away with the ball in its mouth. Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. + +"Hey, give us our ball!" Tom shouted at the dog. + +"Come on, let's chase the dog!" Lily said to Tom. + +They ran after the dog, but the dog was faster. The dog went to a distant place, where Tom and Lily could not see it. They stopped and looked around. They did not know where they were. They felt scared and lost. + +They saw a man walking by. He had a kind face and a hat. He saw Tom and Lily and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones. Are you lost?" he asked them. + +"Yes, we are. A dog took our ball and we followed it, but we don't know where it is or where we are," Tom said. + +"That's too bad. I'm sorry. Do you know your way back to the park?" the man asked. + +"No, we don't. We don't know this place," Lily said. + +"Well, don't worry. I can help you. I know where the park is. I can take you there. But first, why don't you relax a bit? You look tired and thirsty. I have some water and some treats in my bag. Would you like some?" the man offered. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were hungry and thirsty. They trusted the man. He seemed nice and friendly. They did not know that he was a bad man. He had a plan. He wanted to take them away from the park and from their parents. He had a car nearby. He had a rope and a tape in his car. He was not going to give them water and treats. He was going to trick them and hurt them. + +But before he could do that, the dog came back. The dog had dropped the ball and felt sorry. The dog wanted to play with Tom and Lily. The dog saw the man and did not like him. The dog sensed that he was a bad man. The dog barked and growled at him. The dog jumped on him and bit his arm. The man screamed and dropped his bag. The water and the treats fell out. The rope and the tape also fell out. + +Tom and Lily saw the rope and the tape. They realized that the man was a bad man. They were shocked and scared. They grabbed their ball and ran away. They thanked the dog and followed it. The dog led them back to the park. They saw their parents and ran to them. They hugged them and told them what happened. Their parents were relieved and proud. They praised the dog and gave it some treats. The dog wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson. They learned to be careful of strangers. They learned to listen to their parents. They learned to love their dog. They were happy and safe. They played with their ball and the dog. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the kitchen. They see a big bowl of stuff on the table. It is flour, sugar, eggs and butter. They want to bake a cake. + +"Let's bake a cake!" Tom says. "We can make it brown and yummy." + +"OK!" Sue says. "How do we do it?" + +They look at the bowl of stuff. They see a spoon and a pan. They start to mix the stuff with the spoon. They make a big mess. They laugh and have fun. + +They put the stuff in the pan. They see an oven. They open the oven. It is hot. They are careful. They put the pan in the oven. They close the oven. + +They wait for the cake to bake. They smell something good. They see smoke. They hear a beep. + +"Oh no!" Tom says. "The cake is burning!" + +They run to the oven. They open the oven. They see a brown cake. It is very brown. It is too brown. It is black. + +"Oops!" Sue says. "We baked the cake too long." + +They look at the cake. They are sad. They can't eat the cake. It is not yummy. + +They hear a voice. It is Mom. + +"What are you doing in the kitchen?" Mom says. "What is that smell?" + +They see Mom. They are scared. They hide behind the table. + +"We are sorry, Mom!" Tom and Sue say. "We wanted to bake a cake. But we made a mistake. We baked it too much. We made a bad cake." + +Mom sees the cake. She sees the mess. She is not happy. But she is not angry. She smiles. + +"It's OK, Tom and Sue," Mom says. "You tried to do something nice. But baking a cake is not easy. You need to follow a recipe. And you need to watch the time. And you need to ask for help. Next time, I will help you bake a cake. A good cake. A brown and yummy cake." + +Tom and Sue are happy. They hug Mom. They say thank you. They help Mom clean the mess. They learn a lesson. They still like to bake. But they wait for Mom. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big gate at the park. The gate is green and has flowers on it. + +One day, Lily and Tom see a dog near the gate. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog looks sad. Lily and Tom want to pet the dog. + +They go to the gate and say hello to the dog. The dog wags its tail and licks their hands. Lily and Tom are happy. They ask the dog its name. + +The dog says its name is Spot. Spot says he is lost. He says he can't find his home. Lily and Tom feel sorry for Spot. They want to help him. + +They tell Spot to lie down near the gate. They say they will go and find his owner. They say they will be back soon. Spot says thank you. He says they are very polite. He lies down and waits for them. + +Lily and Tom run to the park keeper. They tell him about Spot. They ask him if he knows who owns Spot. The park keeper smiles. He says he knows Spot. He says Spot is his dog. He says Spot likes to lie near the gate and pretend he is lost. He says Spot likes to make new friends. + +Lily and Tom are surprised. They say Spot lied to them. They say that is not polite. The park keeper says he is sorry. He says Spot is a good dog, but he likes to play tricks. He says he will teach Spot to be more honest. + +Lily and Tom go back to the gate. They see Spot. They tell him they know he lied. They tell him that is not nice. They tell him he should be more polite. Spot looks ashamed. He says he is sorry. He says he just wanted to have fun. He says he likes Lily and Tom. He says he wants to be their friend. + +Lily and Tom forgive Spot. They say they like him too. They say they want to be his friend. They say they will play with him in the park. They say they will teach him to be more polite. Spot is happy. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He says he will learn to be more polite. He says he will not lie anymore. He says he loves Lily and Tom. They hug him and laugh. They are all friends. +Tom and Lily were in the car with Mom and Dad. They were going to Grandma's house for lunch. Tom and Lily were very hungry. They wanted to eat soon. + +"Are we there yet?" Tom asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. Just a little more," Mom said. + +Tom looked out the window. He saw trees and houses and cars. He was bored. He wanted to play. He saw a big truck with a shiny buckle on the back. He liked the buckle. He wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Lily! A buckle!" Tom said. He pointed at the truck. + +Lily looked. She saw the buckle too. She liked it too. She wanted to touch it too. + +"I want the buckle!" Lily said. + +"No, I want it!" Tom said. + +They both tried to unbuckle their seat belts. They wanted to get out of the car and run to the truck. + +"Stop!" Mom said. She heard the click of the buckles. She turned around. She saw Tom and Lily out of their seats. She was scared. She did not want them to get hurt. + +"Stay in your seats, please. The buckle is not for you. It is for the truck. It is not safe to run on the road. You have to wait until we get to Grandma's. She has a yummy lunch for you. And maybe a surprise too," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at Mom. They saw her gaze. She was serious. They felt sorry. They did not want to make Mom scared. They wanted to make her happy. + +"Okay, Mom. We're sorry. We'll stay in our seats," Tom and Lily said. + +They buckled their seat belts again. They sat quietly. They gazed out the window. They wondered what the surprise was. They hoped it was a toy. Or a cake. Or a buckle. +Lily loved toast. She liked to put jam on it and make it pink. Every morning, she asked her mom for toast and jam. + +One day, her mom was very busy. She had to go to work early and do many things. She said to Lily, "I'm sorry, honey, but I don't have time to make you toast and jam today. You can have some cereal and milk instead." + +Lily was sad. She did not like cereal and milk. She wanted toast and jam. She said to her mom, "Please, mom, can I have toast and jam? Just one slice?" + +Her mom looked at the clock. She said, "Okay, okay, but you have to eat it fast. I have to speed to work or I will be late. Here, I'll make you one slice of toast and jam." + +She put a slice of bread in the toaster and waited for it to pop. Lily watched the toaster with big eyes. She hoped it would pop soon. She was hungry and excited. + +But the toaster did not pop. It made a strange noise and started to smoke. Her mom said, "Oh no, the toaster is broken! What are we going to do?" + +Lily saw the smoke and felt scared. She said, "Mom, the toast is burning! It's not pink, it's black!" + +Her mom grabbed a towel and unplugged the toaster. She threw the towel over the toaster and tried to stop the smoke. She said, "Don't worry, Lily, it's okay. The toast is not on fire, it's just very burnt. We'll get a new toaster later. But now we have to go. Come on, grab your coat and your bag. We have to speed to the car." + +Lily followed her mom to the car. She was still sad. She did not have toast and jam. She did not have cereal and milk. She had nothing. She said, "Mom, I'm hungry. Can we stop and get something to eat?" + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but we don't have time. We have to speed to work and to school. Maybe you can have something at school. Do you have a snack in your bag?" + +Lily checked her bag. She saw a small box. She opened it and smiled. Inside was a pink cupcake with sprinkles. Her mom had made it for her yesterday. She said, "Look, mom, I have a cupcake! It's pink and sweet. Can I have it?" + +Her mom smiled too. She said, "Yes, you can have it. It's a special treat for you. I'm sorry about the toast and jam. I love you, Lily." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom. And I love the cupcake. Thank you, mom." + +She ate the cupcake and felt happy. It was better than toast and jam. She forgot about the burnt toast and the broken toaster. She looked out the window and saw the sun. It was a good day. +Lila and Ben were playing on the porch with their dolls. They liked to pretend that the dolls were their babies and they had to take care of them. Lila had a delicate doll with a pink dress and long hair. Ben had a sturdy doll with a blue shirt and short hair. + +"Look at my baby, she is so pretty and sweet," Lila said, holding her doll gently. + +"My baby is strong and brave," Ben said, lifting his doll high. + +Lila wanted to see Ben's doll, so she reached out to touch it. But Ben did not want to share. He pulled his doll away and pinched Lila's hand. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Lila cried, dropping her doll. "Why did you pinch me?" + +"Because you tried to take my baby," Ben said, hugging his doll. + +"That's not nice, Ben. You should share with me. We are friends," Lila said, rubbing her hand. + +"But I like my baby. He is mine," Ben said, frowning. + +Lila felt sad and angry. She wanted to pinch Ben back, but she knew that would not make things better. She picked up her doll and looked at it. The doll's dress was torn and her hair was tangled. + +"Look what you did, Ben. You ruined my baby. She is delicate, you know. You have to be careful with her," Lila said, tears in her eyes. + +Ben looked at Lila's doll and felt sorry. He did not mean to hurt her or her doll. He liked Lila and he liked to play with her. He realized that he was selfish and mean. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. I didn't mean to pinch you or ruin your baby. I was just scared that you would take my baby away. Can we be friends again?" Ben said, putting his doll down. + +Lila smiled and nodded. She forgave Ben and hugged him. They decided to share their dolls and play together nicely. They learned that it was more fun to be kind and generous than to be greedy and rude. +Sara was miserable. She did not want to go to school. She wanted to stay at home and play with her toys. She did not like her teacher or her classmates. They were mean and boring. + +She dragged her bag to the door, where her mom was waiting. Her mom smiled and said, "Come on, Sara, it's time to go. School is fun. You will learn new things and make new friends." + +Sara shook her head and said, "No, mom, school is not fun. School is bad. I don't want to go. I want to stay with you." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, Sara, but you have to go. School is good for you. I will be here when you come back. I love you." + +Sara sighed and said, "I love you too, mom, but I'm still miserable." + +Her mom took her hand and led her to the car. She helped her set her bag on the seat and buckled her up. She kissed her cheek and said, "Don't worry, Sara, you will have a good day. I'm proud of you." + +Sara looked out the window and saw the school. She felt a knot in her stomach. She wished she could turn back. She wondered if anyone would be nice to her. She hoped her mom was right. She tried to be brave. She said, "Bye, mom. See you later." + +Her mom waved and said, "Bye, Sara. Have fun. I'll see you later." She drove away, hoping Sara would be happy. She knew school was hard, but she also knew it was important. She hoped Sara would learn to like it. She hoped Sara would smile. +Tom and Lily were twins who shared a room and a bed. They liked to play with their toys, but sometimes they fought over them. One day, Tom found a shiny car in the toy box and wanted to keep it for himself. He hid it under his pillow and did not let Lily see it. + +"Tom, what are you hiding?" Lily asked. She was curious and wanted to play with the car too. + +"Nothing, go away!" Tom said. He was selfish and did not want to share. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She tried to pull the pillow away, but Tom held it tight. They started to tug and push, and the bed shook and creaked. Suddenly, the bed broke and the car rolled out. Tom and Lily both gasped and stopped fighting. + +"Oh no, we broke the bed!" Lily cried. She was scared and sorry. + +"What will Mommy and Daddy say?" Tom wondered. He was worried and ashamed. + +They looked at each other and felt bad. They knew they had been wrong to fight over the car. They decided to work together to restore the bed. They found some tools and nails and tried to fix the broken parts. They also found some blankets and pillows and made the bed cozy and nice. + +"Tom, I'm sorry I tried to take your car," Lily said. She was sorry and kind. + +"Lily, I'm sorry I hid the car from you," Tom said. He was sorry and generous. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to share the car and play nicely. They put the car on the bed and took turns driving it. They had fun and were happy. + +The end. +Tom was a boy who liked to play the trumpet. He had a big trumpet that made loud sounds. He played the trumpet every day in his room. He did not care if his mom or dad or sister wanted to sleep or read or talk. He only wanted to play the trumpet. + +One day, Tom saw a flyer on the street. It said there was a music show at the park. Anyone could join and play their instrument. Tom was very happy. He ran home and told his mom. He said he wanted to go to the park and play the trumpet. His mom said okay, but he had to be nice and polite to the other people. + +Tom and his mom went to the park. There were many people there. There were people who played the guitar, the piano, the drum, the flute, and the violin. They all took turns to play their music. Tom waited for his turn. He was very excited. He wanted to show everyone how good he was at the trumpet. + +When it was his turn, he ran to the stage. He did not say hello or thank you to the person who gave him the microphone. He did not listen to the host who introduced him. He just started to play the trumpet. He played very loud and very fast. He did not care if he made mistakes or if he hurt the ears of the people. He only wanted to play the trumpet. + +The people did not like Tom's music. They covered their ears and frowned. Some of them booed and left. Tom did not notice. He kept playing the trumpet. He thought he was the best. + +When he finished, he did not say thank you or goodbye to the people. He just ran back to his mom. He expected her to be proud of him. But she was not. She was sad and angry. She said to Tom, "You were very rude and selfish. You did not respect the other people or their music. You did not say thank you or hello or goodbye. You did not play the trumpet well. You played it too loud and too fast. You need to learn to be humble and kind and slow. That is how you make good music and good friends." + +Tom felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He looked at the people who were still at the park. They were clapping and smiling for the next person who played the piano. The person played the piano very well. He played it softly and slowly. He said thank you and hello and goodbye. He made good music and good friends. + +Tom wanted to be like him. He wanted to play the trumpet well. He wanted to say thank you and hello and goodbye. He wanted to make good music and good friends. He said to his mom, "I'm sorry, mom. I was rude and selfish. I want to learn to be humble and kind and slow. Can you help me?" + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "Of course, Tom. I'm glad you learned your lesson. I love you. And I'm sure the people will love your music too, if you play it with your heart and your manners." + +Tom smiled and nodded. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you too. And I love the trumpet. But I will play it better next time. I promise." +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Rosie, who had long, yellow hair and a pink dress. Lily always took Rosie with her wherever she went. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to visit her grandma, who lived in a big house with a fireplace. Lily was happy to see her grandma, who gave her a hug and a cookie. Lily said, "Thank you, grandma. You are very nice." + +Lily and her mom sat on the couch in the living room, where there was a fire in the fireplace. Lily put Rosie on the coffee table and went to look at the pictures on the wall. She saw a picture of her grandpa, who had died a long time ago. He had a big, hairy beard and a smile on his face. Lily said, "Who is that, grandma?" + +"That's your grandpa, my dear. He was a very kind and brave man. He loved you very much, even though you never met him." + +Lily nodded and said, "He looks very hairy. Did he tickle you with his beard, grandma?" + +Grandma laughed and said, "Yes, he did. He liked to make me laugh. He also liked to make funny faces and tell jokes. He was very fun to be with." + +Lily smiled and said, "I wish I could have met him. He sounds very fun." + +Grandma said, "Maybe one day you will, in heaven. He is watching over us and he is proud of you." + +Lily hugged her grandma and said, "I love you, grandma. And I love grandpa, too." + +Then, Lily heard a scream from the living room. She ran back to the couch and saw that Rosie's hair was on fire. The fire from the fireplace had reached the coffee table and caught Rosie's hair. Lily was scared and sad. She cried, "Rosie, Rosie, no!" + +Mom and grandma quickly grabbed a blanket and put out the fire. They checked if Lily and Rosie were okay. Lily was not hurt, but Rosie's hair was burned and gone. Lily looked at Rosie and said, "Rosie, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to leave you near the fire. You look so different now. You are not pretty anymore." + +Mom said, "Lily, don't say that. Rosie is still your doll and she still loves you. She doesn't care about her hair. She cares about you. And you are still her friend, right?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I am. But I feel bad. I feel embarrassed. What if the other kids laugh at Rosie? What if they don't want to play with her?" + +Grandma said, "Lily, don't worry about what the other kids think. They don't matter. What matters is what you think and feel. You should be proud of Rosie, because she is brave and strong. She survived the fire and she is still with you. She is a special doll and you are a special girl. You should love her for who she is, not for how she looks." + +Lily thought about what grandma said. She realized that grandma was right. She hugged Rosie and said, "You are right, grandma. Rosie is special. She is brave and strong. And she is still my friend. I love her for who she is, not for how she looks. And I will always take care of her." + +Mom and grandma smiled and said, "That's very good, Lily. We are proud of you. And we love you, too." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you, too. And I love Rosie, too. She is my best friend." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches that appearance is not important, but character and friendship are. It also teaches that we should be careful with fire and our belongings. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, slide, swing and laugh. They have fun. + +But then, the sky gets dark. The wind blows hard. The rain falls fast. Tom and Mia are wet and cold. They do not like the rain. + +They look for the exit. The exit is a gate. The gate leads to the street. The street has cars and buses. Tom and Mia are scared of the cars and buses. + +They see a big yellow bus. The bus has a sign. The sign says "School". Tom and Mia know the school. They go to the school. They run to the bus. + +The bus driver sees them. He smiles. He opens the door. He says "Come in, kids. I will take you to the school. The school is warm and dry. You can play there until the rain stops." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They thank the bus driver. They get on the bus. They sit on a seat. They look out the window. They see the rain. They do not mind the rain. They are safe and warm. They are going to the school. They can play there. They are friends. +Sara and Ben love to act. They like to pretend they are different people and do funny things. Sometimes they act like animals, sometimes they act like superheroes, sometimes they act like their parents. + +One day, they decide to act like jazz singers. They find some hats and scarves and sunglasses in their mom's closet. They also find a toy microphone and a toy piano. They go to the living room and set up their stage. + +"Hello, everyone!" Sara says into the microphone. "We are the jazz kids and we are going to sing for you!" + +Ben plays some notes on the piano. He tries to make them sound smooth and cool. Sara starts to sing. She makes up words as she goes along. She sings about cats and cars and stars and bars. + +They have a lot of fun. They make each other laugh with their silly voices and faces. They feel like real jazz singers. + +Their mom hears them from the kitchen. She smiles and claps. She is proud of her kids. She decides to make them a yummy treat. She makes some cookies and milk. She brings them to the living room. + +"Wow, you two are amazing!" she says. "You are the best jazz singers I have ever heard! Here, have some cookies and milk. You deserve it!" + +Sara and Ben are happy. They thank their mom and hug her. They eat the cookies and drink the milk. They are yummy. They share them with their mom. They tell her about their act. They ask her to join them. + +"Sure, why not?" their mom says. "I love jazz too. Let's sing together!" + +They sing some more songs. They have a blast. They are a jazz family. They are happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play golf with their dad. They had a big sack with many balls and sticks. They went to a big field with holes and flags. Dad showed them how to hit the ball with the stick and make it go in the hole. + +"Can I try, dad?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. Here, take this stick and hold it like this. Then swing it and hit the ball hard," dad said. + +Ben took the stick and tried to hit the ball. But he missed the ball and hit the sack instead. The sack ripped and all the balls fell out. + +"Oh no, Ben! You broke the sack!" Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to," Ben said. + +"It's okay, Ben. We can still play. Let's pick up the balls and put them in another sack," Lily said. + +They picked up the balls and found another sack. But the other sack was not for golf. It was for lemons. The lemons were sour and made their faces funny. + +"Yuck, these lemons are sour!" Ben said. + +"Let's not play with them. Let's play with the balls instead," Lily said. + +They played with the balls and had fun. They forgot about the sour lemons and the broken sack. They liked to play golf with their dad. +Tom is a dog. He likes to run and play in the park. He has a red collar with his name on it. His friend is Ben, a boy who lives next door. Ben likes to throw a ball for Tom to catch. + +One day, Tom and Ben go to the park. They see a big cat sitting on a fence. Tom barks at the cat. He wants to chase it. Ben says, "No, Tom, stay here. The cat is not a toy. It has sharp claws and teeth. It can hurt you." + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to the fence. He jumps up and tries to grab the cat. The cat hisses and scratches Tom's nose. Tom yelps and falls down. The cat runs away. + +Ben runs to Tom. He sees blood on Tom's nose. He says, "Oh, Tom, you are hurt. Why did you do that? You should have listened to me. Come on, let's go home. I will clean your nose and give you a treat." + +Tom feels sorry. He wags his tail and licks Ben's hand. He lets Ben put his leash on his collar. They walk home, slow and sad. Tom learns his lesson. He does not chase cats anymore. He shakes his head and thinks, "Cats are bad. Balls are good." +Lily and Sam are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They open the box and see many shiny things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. She picks up a silver necklace with a star. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Sam asks. He reaches for the necklace, but Lily pulls it away. "No, it is mine! I found it first!" + +They start to fight over the necklace. They pull and tug and shout. They do not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Stop, stop!" a voice says. Lily and Sam look up and see a man standing by the fence. He has a long beard and a hat. He is holding a big bag. "That is my box! I left it here by mistake!" + +Lily and Sam are scared. They drop the necklace and run to their mom. They tell her about the man and the box. + +Mom goes outside and talks to the man. He is a magician. He was doing a show at the park, but he forgot his box of tricks. He came back to get it, but he saw the twins playing with his things. + +He is not angry. He is sorry for scaring them. He gives them each a candy and a balloon. He shows them some of his tricks. He makes a rabbit appear from his hat. He turns a scarf into a flower. He makes a coin disappear and reappear. + +Lily and Sam watch with wonder. They clap and laugh. They forget about the silver necklace. They like the orange balloon better. They say thank you and goodbye to the magician. They go inside with their mom and eat their lunch. They have a new story to tell. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going to have a picnic with Mom and Dad. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a big basket. They also took 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 said they could play while they got the food ready. + +Lily and Ben ran to the field. They threw the ball to each other and laughed. Then they saw some birds in the sky. They wanted to fly their kite. They ran back to the blanket and got the kite. They ran to the field again and let the kite go up in the air. It was red and blue and had a long tail. + +But then a strong wind came. It blew the kite very high and far. Lily and Ben tried to hold on to the string, but it slipped from their hands. They watched the kite fly away and felt sad. + +They shouted for Mom and Dad. They wanted their kite back. Mom and Dad heard them and came to the field. They saw the kite was gone and hugged Lily and Ben. They said they were sorry and that they would get them a new kite. They said they were proud of them for shouting and not running after the kite. They said it was not safe to run away from the picnic. + +Lily and Ben felt better. They thanked Mom and Dad and said they loved them. They went back to the blanket and ate the food. It was yummy. They also read the book and saw some pictures. It was fun. They forgot about the kite and enjoyed the picnic. They were happy. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. Today they both want the red car. + +"Give me the car!" Ben says. He tries to grab the car from Lily's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily says. She holds the car tight and runs away. + +Ben chases Lily around the room. He is angry and loud. He wants the car very much. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Mom says. She comes into the room and sees the twins fighting. "You have to share the toys. Lily, can you let Ben play with the car for a while?" + +Lily shakes her head. She refuses to give the car to Ben. She likes the car too much. + +"Please, Lily," Mom says. "It's not nice to be selfish. Ben is your brother. You can play with another toy." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She looks at Ben's sad face. She feels sorry for him. She decides to be kind. + +"Okay, Mom," Lily says. She gives the car to Ben. "Here, Ben. You can play with the car. But only for a little bit." + +Ben smiles. He is happy and grateful. He takes the car and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nods. She is glad that Ben is nice to her. She finds another toy and joins Ben. + +Mom watches them play. She is proud of them. She says, "You are both fine children. I love you very much." + +The twins hug Mom. They say, "We love you too, Mom." + +They play with their toys and have fun. They do not fight anymore. They share their toys and their words. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big sack hanging from a tree. It was brown and fuzzy. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Ben said. He wanted to touch it. + +He threw a stick at the sack. The sack moved and made a loud buzz. Many yellow and black bugs flew out of the sack. They were angry. + +"Run!" Lily shouted. "It is a hive!" + +Ben and Lily ran to the house. The bugs chased them. They stung Ben and Lily on their arms and legs. It hurt a lot. + +Mom heard them cry. She came out and saw the bugs. She sprayed water on them. The bugs flew away. + +Mom took Ben and Lily inside. She put ice and cream on their stings. She gave them juice and cookies. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Ben said. "I didn't know it was a hive." + +"It's okay, Ben," Mom said. "But you have to be careful. Hives are homes for bees. They don't like it when you bother them." + +"Can we play in the garden again?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, but only if you stay away from the hive," Mom said. "And only if you are clean. You have dirt and honey on your clothes." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They hugged Mom and said thank you. They went to take a bath. They hoped the bees would forgive them. +Lily and Max were going to a hotel with their mom and dad. They were very happy because they liked to sleep in a big bed and watch TV. They also wanted to see the pool and the playground. + +When they got to the hotel, they saw a chubby man at the desk. He smiled and gave them a key. He said, "Welcome to our hotel. You are in room 12. Have a nice stay." + +Lily and Max followed their mom and dad to the elevator. They pushed the button and waited. The door opened and they got in. The elevator went up and up and up. Lily and Max felt their ears pop. + +"Wow, we are so high!" Lily said. + +"I wonder what we can see from the window," Max said. + +They got out of the elevator and walked to room 12. Their dad opened the door and they went in. They saw a big bed, a TV, a table, and a window. + +Lily and Max ran to the window and looked out. They saw cars, trees, and buildings. They also saw a big sign that said, "Zoo". + +"Look, Max, there is a zoo!" Lily said. "Can we go there, please?" + +Max nodded. He liked animals. He said, "Yes, please, can we go to the zoo?" + +Their mom and dad looked at each other. They shrugged. They said, "Why not? We have some time before dinner. Let's go to the zoo." + +Lily and Max cheered. They grabbed their coats and hats and ran to the door. They were excited to see the lions, the monkeys, and the penguins. They hoped the zoo had a chubby panda. They loved pandas. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They dig holes, make mud pies and look for bugs. They do not like to behave. They make a lot of noise and mess. + +One day, their mom tells them to come inside. She says it is time for lunch. She says they are very dirty and need to wash their hands. Anna and Ben do not want to stop playing. They say no to mom. + +Mom is not happy. She says they have to listen to her. She says they have to be good and polite. She says they have to feel the texture of the soap and water on their hands. She says it is soft and smooth and clean. + +Anna and Ben are curious. They go inside with mom. They feel the soap and water on their hands. They like the texture. They see the dirt go away. They say wow to mom. + +Mom is glad. She says they are very smart and brave. She says they can have lunch now. She says they can have their favorite sandwich and juice. She says they can play again after they eat. She says she loves them very much. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say thank you to mom. They say they love her too. They say they will behave better next time. They eat their lunch and smile. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy rockets. They pretended they were space explorers, flying to different planets and stars. They had a big box of supplies, like food, water, and tools, that they packed in their rockets. + +One day, they decided to fly to the farthest star they could see. They put on their helmets and suits, and got into their rockets. They counted down from ten, and then zoomed into the sky. + +"Wow, look at all the colors and shapes!" Lily said, as they passed by many bright and strange things. "The universe is so big and beautiful!" + +"It is, but we have to be careful," Tom said. "We don't want to get lost or run out of supplies. How much do we have left?" + +Lily checked their box. She saw that they had used a lot of their supplies, and there was not much left. She felt worried. "Not much, Tom. We have to go back soon." + +But as they turned around, they saw a big, dark cloud in front of them. It was blocking their way back. They heard a loud noise, like thunder. They felt scared. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. "Is it a storm? How can we get past it?" + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe we can go around it, or wait for it to go away," Lily said. "But we don't have much time. We need more supplies." + +They looked at each other, and held hands. They hoped they could find a way back home. They wished they had not gone so far. They learned that the universe was not only big and beautiful, but also dangerous and scary. +Lily and Sam were going to the park with their mom. They lived in a big building with many floors. To go down, they had to use the elevator. The elevator was a big box with buttons and doors. + +When they got to the elevator, Lily saw a red button. She liked red. She wanted to press the button. She ran to the elevator and grabbed the button. The button made a loud sound. "Ding!" + +"Wait, Lily!" Sam shouted. "That's not our button. That's the alarm button. You made a mistake." + +Lily felt scared. She let go of the button. She looked at her mom. Her mom was not angry. She was smiling. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, sweetie. You didn't know. But next time, ask me before you press any buttons, okay?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Sam. I just wanted to press the red button." + +Sam smiled too. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I like red too. But we have to be careful with buttons. Some buttons are for fun, and some buttons are for help." + +The elevator doors opened. They got in. Mom pressed the right button. The elevator went down. They got out. They walked to the park. They saw a truck with ice cream. Mom bought them ice cream. Lily and Sam licked their ice cream. It was tasty. They forgot about the button. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were very excited. It was Christmas Eve and they wanted to see Santa and his reindeer. They put on their thick coats and hats and went outside with their dad. He had a big flashlight and a bell. + +"Listen carefully," he said. "Maybe we can hear Santa's sleigh in the sky. And if we ring this bell, maybe he will see us and wave." + +Sara and Ben nodded and looked up at the stars. They heard a faint jingle in the distance. They smiled and held their dad's hand. He rang the bell louder and louder. + +Suddenly, they saw a bright light and a big shadow. It was Santa's sleigh, pulled by eight reindeer. They flew over their house and landed on their roof. Sara and Ben gasped and clapped. They heard Santa's voice say, "Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!" + +They ran inside and waited by the fireplace. They heard Santa's boots and a thud. They peeked and saw a big sack of presents. They also saw something else. A reindeer had followed Santa down the chimney. It was Rudolph, the one with the red nose. He looked at them and winked. He had heard their bell and wanted to say hello. Sara and Ben giggled and hugged him. He was warm and soft. They gave him a carrot and a cookie. He thanked them and licked their faces. + +They heard Santa call, "Rudolph, we have to go. There are more children to visit." Rudolph nodded and followed him. He waved his hoof and said, "Bye bye, Sara and Ben. You are very nice. Have a happy Christmas!" + +Sara and Ben waved back and said, "Bye bye, Rudolph. Thank you for coming. Have a safe trip!" + +They watched him and Santa fly away in the sleigh. They heard the bell ring one last time. They smiled and went to bed. They dreamed of reindeer and presents. They had the best Christmas ever. +Lila was a dancer. She liked to dance all day. She danced at home, at school, and at the park. She danced with her friends, her toys, and her dog. She danced so much that she became very tired. + +One day, she found a magic ring. It was shiny and pretty. She put it on her finger and said, "I wish I could dance more and more." The ring glowed and made a sound. Lila felt funny. She looked around and saw that everything was bigger. She had shrunk! + +"Oh no!" she said. "What happened?" She saw her dog, Max, coming towards her. He was as big as a house. He sniffed her and licked her. She was scared. She said, "Max, it's me, Lila! Don't eat me!" + +Max wagged his tail. He knew it was Lila. He was happy to see her. He picked her up with his mouth and carried her to his bed. He put her down and cuddled with her. He wanted to play with her. + +Lila was not happy. She wanted to be big again. She wanted to dance again. She looked at the ring and said, "I wish I could be big again." The ring glowed and made a sound. Lila felt funny. She looked around and saw that everything was normal. She had grown! + +"Yay!" she said. "I'm big again!" She hugged Max and thanked him. She took off the ring and put it away. She learned a lesson. She said, "I don't need to dance more and more. I just need to dance when I feel like it. And I need to rest when I'm tired." She smiled and went to sleep. She dreamed of dancing. +Ann was walking to the park. She saw something red and juicy. It was a tomato! She liked tomatoes, but her brother didn't. He said he hated tomatoes, but Ann knew he was just teasing. + +Ann wanted to show her brother that tomatoes weren't so bad. She picked up a tomato and ran very fast towards him. He saw her coming and screamed at the sight of the tomato. But Ann was too fast! She smashed the tomato on his forehead and he laughed. + +Ann smiled. Now her brother knew that tomatoes weren't so bad after all. He even said he didn't hate tomatoes anymore. Ann was happy. Going to the park was fun, even if her brother still said he hated tomatoes! +John was a smart three year old boy. He always wanted to learn new things. One day, his teacher showed him something cool - a brain! John was so excited when he held it in his hands. He asked his teacher to explain what it was, and his teacher said it helps us think and learn. + +John kept the brain safe at home in his toy box. He soon realised that the more he learned about the brain, the better it got. Each time he learned something new, the brain seemed to heal a little bit. + +John was so proud of his brain. He showed it to all his friends and family, telling them all about how he thought it was cool to learn things that helped the brain heal. + +John kept practising and learning new things, and each time the brain seemed to heal a little bit more. He was so happy and proud that he was learning things that were good for his brain. + +John’s brain was getting better and better every day, and he was sure it would eventually be back to it's full health. He was healing his brain and feeling so cool! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Suki. She was very excited about going on a trip with her mum and dad. She jumped in the car and got comfortable with her own special luggage. + +But then Suki got very frightened when she heard her parents start to complain. She was scared the trip would be cancelled and she wouldn't get to go. So Suki started to cry. + +Her mum noticed and quickly comforted her. She gave Suki a big hug and they both smiled. + +Mum said they were just a bit tired and would still go on the trip. Suki was so happy and couldn't wait to get going. She hugged her luggage tight and went off on the adventure. +Jenna was playing with her dolls. She liked to squeeze them and pretend like they were talking to each other. Suddenly, the door opened, and in came her big brother, Jack. He was bossy and said it was time for dinner. + +Jenna didn't like Jack being so bossy. She put down her dolls and marched up to him to show him she wasn't happy. She put her finger in his face and said "No!" But Jack was bigger, so he grabbed her finger and squeezed it. + +Ouch! Jenna screamed. She was mad and she showed it with a big frown on her face. She started to cry, then Jack apologized and said he was sorry. He said he would never squeeze her fingers again. + +Jenna was happy now. She hugged her brother and they went to eat dinner. +Once upon a time there was a powerful chicken. His name was George. He lived on a beautiful farm. Every day he climbed hills and played games. He liked to explore and meet new friends. + +One day, he heard something strange. It was the sound of another chicken. He wondered who it was. So he went to introduce himself. + +He saw a small, white chicken. She was very friendly and smiled at George. He asked her if she wanted to play. She said yes, and they had so much fun. They raced around the beautiful farm and played hide and seek. They laughed until the sun went down. + +George and the chicken were very happy. They became great friends and promised to meet again. From that day on, they were the best of friends. They always had lots of fun, and George was grateful to have met her. That powerful chicken, George, was glad to have found a friend to share his adventures with. +Once, there was a judge, who looked up and saw two children playing. One child said to the other, "Let's go through the open door!" So they opened the door, and saw a big surprise inside. + +The judge said, "This looks like a fun place to explore!" The children smiled and said, "Yay! We can play in here!" So they ran in and saw all kinds of things inside. + +They saw a big desk with a picture, a toy car, and a ball. The judge said, "These things look like they could be fun to play with!" So the children played with them until it was time to go home. + +The judge said, "It's been great to sit and watch you play!" The children said, "Thank-you for coming to see us!" And with a big smile on their faces, they said good-bye and ran off, already planning their next adventure. +Karen was feeling very grumpy. She wanted to go outside and play, but it was raining. She decided to look inside her mom's case to try and find something fun. Inside the case, Karen found a large book. She took it out and started to flip through the pages. + +Karen was so excited that she started to tear the pages one by one. She loved the way the pages felt and the way they sounded when she ripped them. She kept tearing the pages until the book was empty. + +When Karen's mom came in, she saw the torn book and got very angry. She scolded Karen for playing with her things, and told her to never do it again. + +Karen felt very sad after that. She made sure to put everything back in the case and not do anything else wrong. Even though she was still grumpy, she wasn't allowed to play with Mommy's things any more. +Once upon a time there was a dependable mouse named Sue. Every day, Sue would skip around the village, enjoying the sunshine and singing happily. + +On one of Sue's skips around town, she saw a very big cat! Sue was scared and started to run away but suddenly she remembered how dependable she was and decided she would be brave. + +Sue slowly walked towards the cat and asked him if he wanted to skip around the village with her. The cat's eyes lit up and he said "Yes please!" + +So, Sue and the cat skipped around the village. Whenever they felt tired, they stopped to rest under a big tree. + +They skip around the village together every day and they are now good friends! +Once upon a time, there was a playful little girl named Julie. She loved nothing more than to wander in the bright sunshine. + +One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She wandered into the woods, following a winding path. + +Then, she noticed something new. Peeking up from the ground, she saw two little ears sticking out. She got closer and saw a tiny bunny! It was so cute and so playful. + +Julie carefully picked up the bunny and ran back to show her parents. + +Julie's parents were so happy to have a new pet, they let the bunny wander outside and play in the garden. He hopped across the lawn and under the bushes and Julie watched as he explored. + +Every day, Julie and the bunny would take a walk in the sunshine, and her adventure in the woods would delight her for weeks to come. +One day, Joe the explorer set out on a mysterious journey. He packed his sack full of supplies and took his favourite bear, Bobo. Joe walked and walked until he found a stove in the middle of the woods. It looked ancient and mysterious! + +Joe was startled, he had never seen a stove so far out in the woods before. He carefully looked around to make sure there wasn't anyone else around and then he opened the stove door. To his surprise he found a big treasure chest inside! + +The chest was full of gold coins! Joe was so happy and he quickly put the coins into his sack. He thanked the mysterious stove for giving him such a nice surprise and he ran off on his adventure back home. + +Joe was so excited to get home and show everyone his special treasure. He kept his sack tightly closed so that no one would know what he had found! When Joe got home, he opened the sack and shared his wonderful treasure with his family and friends. What an amazing day! +Once there was a loyal dog called Bobby. He loved to go for walks in the park and sniff all the interesting smells. But one day, Bobby went too far and he couldn't find the way back home. He lay down in the woods and whimpered. + +But then he heard something! It was a little girl laughing, playing in the park. Bobby was so happy! He knew he'd found someone who could help him. He wagged his tail and followed the sound of the little girl. + +When she saw him, the little girl bent down and held out her paw. Bobby sniffed it, and his heart felt warm. He had finally found someone he could match with! He stuck his tongue out and smiled, and the little girl laughed. She took Bobby home and they became the best of friends. +Once there were two friends, Sam and Jane. Sam had a dependable automobile that he was very proud of. Every day, Sam and Jane would take a ride in Sam's car. + +One day, Sam decided to dress up in his best clothes. He put on his nice white shirt and some new shoes. Jane thought Sam looked so nice. She wanted to dress up too. + +So, Jane put on her new skirt and her special shoes. The two friends looked very sharp in their nice clothes. They got into Sam's car and drove off. They put the top down and smiled as the wind blew through their hair. + +They drove to the beach. At the beach, they played and collected shells. After playing all day, they started to feel tired. + +Sam and Jane drove back to their homes in Sam's dependable car. They waved goodbye and Jane said she had a nice time. Sam said he did too. They both smiled and went inside to take off their nice clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a nut. The nut was very thick and strong. +The nut saw a rock nearby and decided it would be fun to play with the rock. The nut and the rock started to play together. The nut would roll and the rock would rock. They played together like this for a long time. +The nut and the rock had so much fun that before they knew it, it was dark outside. The nut said goodbye to the rock, and headed home. +The rock stayed there and waited until the sun came up. The rock was ready to rock with the nut again. +Once upon a time there was a poor prune. It was all alone because it had no one to play with. The prune felt very sad until one day it decided to fight. + +The prune became brave and started to challenge other things. It fought against the wind, the leaves, and the stones. Each time, the prune was determined to win. + +Finally, one day, the prune met another prune. Together, they became best friends. The two prunes played together and laughed together. They fought against each other, but never in an angry way. + +The poor prune was no longer alone. It had a special friend and that made the prune very happy. And the two prunes lived together forever, in a world free of fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a poor brick. It sat on the ground all alone. One day, a little girl came along. She wanted to open the brick. She used both her hands to pry it open. After lots of effort, she finally opened the brick. Inside, she found a treasure! The little girl was so happy. She took the treasure home. Everyone was so surprised and they all lived happily ever after! +One day, there was a black cow. It was standing in a field and drinking milk from a big bucket. As it drank, the milk started to split and go all over the place. The cow got so excited. It started to dance around the field and run around. Then, it found another bucket of milk and drank it all up. + +The cow was so happy and it kept drinking from one bucket to the next. Before long, all the milk was gone! The cow was so full. She felt like she had so much energy and wanted to play forever. + +But soon, it was time to go home and the cow had to say goodbye to the milk buckets. She waved to them good bye and danced all the way home. +Mia was a very lively three year old and she wanted to explore the beach. When Mia arrived at the beach, she was excited to see all the sand and the ocean. The tide was rolling in and there were many shells and rocks to discover. Mia loved to search for sea life and she had lots of fun finding crabs, seaweed, and small fish. + +Mia and her family decided to take a rest in the warm sand and watch the waves come in. They felt the cool breeze and watched the birds flying high. They listened to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore. Mia noticed how lively the sea was. She could see all the different kinds of sea life swimming around, and she enjoyed watching the wavy patterns that the tide created as it moved in and out of the shore. + +The beach was a wonderful place for Mia to rest and explore. She spent hours playing in the sand and swimming in the tide. Even when it was time to go, Mia was still full of energy and happiness. She knew she would come back to the beach soon. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear who loved to zoom around. He zoomed from the trees to the rocks and from the rivers to the ponds. He was having so much fun exploring the forest! + +But then one day a storm came. It was so loud that the bear had to cover his ears with his paws. He quickly grabbed some leaves and sticks to cover the top of his den. The wind was so strong he had to hold onto some rocks to keep himself steady. + +The storm grew bigger and bigger, with lots of lightning and thunder. The rain was very strong and it made the bear very scared. Suddenly he heard a loud noise and saw a big tree come crashing down. He was so glad he had made a safe den. + +After a while, the storm calmed down and the sun came out. The clumsy bear slowly walked out of his den, and zoomed around the forest again. He was happy to be back outside in the sunshine. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a helpful girl. Her name was Katie and she lived in a very big city. Every day she would find ways to help out her friends. + +One day, Katie had an idea. She wanted to try and reverse the style of the city. She wanted to make it more helpful and kind. + +So she started to talk to everyone in the city and got them to think about how they could be more helpful. Soon everyone was following her lead and the city changed. + +Katie was so happy and proud. She had reversed the style of the city by being helpful and kind. Everyone in the city thanked her for her work and praised her for a job well done. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to go outside and play. He saw stairs out the window and he knew he had to climb them to get outside. He went up to the stairs and he saw they were white. He was excited to climb the stairs and get outside. + +He started to climb the stairs and it felt like it was taking a long time. He kept going up and up until he finally got to the top. It felt so good to be at the top of the stairs. + +He looked around and saw that he was finally outside. He saw lots of different things, like people walking around and cars driving by. It made him so excited to be outside. + +He went up to his house and looked back down the stairs he had climbed. He was so proud of himself for being able to climb something so high. Then he started his day of fun outside! +Once upon a time, there was a girl and she had a dream. She wanted to go on a tour. So she worked very hard and saved some money. She bought a plane ticket and a suitcase. She packed her suitcase and said goodbye to her family. The girl went on her tour and it was the best time ever! Everywhere she went, she made lots of new friends. She ate amazing food, saw amazing things and had a lot of fun. Then, one day, she came back home. She had a big smile on her face and she was very happy. She still remembers her tour and every night, she always dreams about it. +Mum and Dad were at home. Dad was sitting at the table very calm. Mum was in the kitchen, sorting the dinner. She had cooked something yummy and she wanted to make sure it was all ready. + +Suddenly, Dad shouted with excitement. He had seen something out of the window. He ran to get a closer look. Mum came too and they both saw a big, fluffy cat. + +Mum and Dad both thought it was so cute! They picked it up and took it inside. + +Mum said it was time for dinner so they put the cat in a basket, in the living room. The cat was happy and settled in the basket, while Mum and Dad sat down to eat their dinner. + +They ate and chatted, enjoying the calm evening. When they had finished, Mum got up and sorted the dishes. Dad carried the basket with the cat in it, outside and then the cat ran off in to the night. + +Mum and Dad were happy, the cat would be okay and their dinner had been sorted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a family of four. They were a kind and tidy family and they loved each other very much. + +One day, they went on a trip to the park. They wanted to have some fun together and go on a new adventure. + +At the park, they saw a little girl who was throwing a softball. The softball was so big that it rolled away and the girl was very worried. + +The family of four trusted her and wanted to help. They rolled the ball back to her with a big smile. The little girl was so happy that she shared her ball and they played softball together. + +When it was time to leave the park, the family of four felt so happy. The little girl trusted them and now they all trusted each other. The family said goodbye to the little girl and went home, grateful for how their kind and tidy trust made such a beautiful pitch come true! +Once there was a jolly elephant that lived in the forest. One day, the elephant was walking through the forest and it discovered a big trunk. The elephant was very excited and it just had to investigate. He opened up the trunk and found the most toys he had ever seen. + +The elephant had so much fun playing with the toys. He was jumping around with a big, jolly smile. While tweeting and laughing, the elephant began tidying up the toys and put them back into the trunk. + +When the trunk was closed, the elephant found it was so big and heavy he could not pick it up by himself. He thought for a while and figured out the best way to transport the trunk. He called his elephant friends from the forest and their jolly faces lit up when they saw the trunk. Together, they hoisted it up and shared the toys. + +The friends were so happy, they all decided to have a big trunk party. They music played, the games played, and everyone laughed and giggled along with the jolly elephant. The trunk party was a success and all the animals in the forest were happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very excited. It was almost her birthday and she had a special pink present. She couldn't wait to open it. + +She asked her mommy to help her open it. Mommy was very happy to help and carefully unwrapped the present. Inside was a big, soft pink teddy bear. + +The little girl was so excited. She hugged it and twirled around. She couldn't wait to play with it. She picked it up and started to rub its soft fur. She said to her mommy, "This is the best present ever!" + +Every night before bed, she would grab her pink teddy bear and rub its fur. She was so happy to have it and always looked forward to her birthday. +Molly was a very jolly little girl. Every day she would wander around the house, exploring and playing. One day, when she finished exploring and playing, she decided to make some juice. She went to the kitchen, took a big jug and found some yummy fruit in the fridge. + +Using mum’s special mixer, Molly soon had a lovely, frothy juice. She filled up her special cup with it and took a big gulp. It was so yummy that Molly wanted to have some more! She filled up her cup again and gulped it down. + +Molly was so happy that she could hardly keep still. She wandered around the house a bit more, carrying her cup of juice with her. Every now and then she would take a sip of her juice and giggle in delight. + +Molly loved having jolly times like these. She always made sure to savour them before they were gone. +One day, three year old Cate was walking in the forest. Suddenly, she noticed a bright light up ahead. She walked closer and saw an old snake in the sunlight. The snake was shining! Cate stopped walking and stared at the snake. + +Suddenly, the snake opened its eyes and looked at Cate. "Hi!" said Cate. The old snake moved its head and smiled at her. + +Cate and the snake played in the sun. Cate laughed and the snake shined brighter and brighter. When they were done playing, the snake told Cate goodbye and went back to its nest. + +Cate decided to visit the old snake every day. Whenever Cate showed up, the snake would shine and smile just for her. They were best friends. +It was a hot day and the sun was bright. Danny and his mom were in the park. Danny saw some kids playing in the park. He wanted to play with them too. He ran up to the kids and asked to play. + +The kids looked at Danny with a spoilt style: they didn't know him. Danny felt sad and he went back to his mom. + +But his mom knew what to do. She knew just how to make the kids smile and know Danny. She took out an ice cream cone and gave it one of the kids. + +The kids looked at it in surprise. Then they grinned and smiled, One of them shouted: "Ice cream!" + +Danny's mom waved and said "go play!" The kids did just that. + +Danny was so happy. He had new friends and he knew he was not too spoiled to make more. +John loved to play with his sister. He smiled when they played together. One day, John and his sister went to the park. It was a dry day and the sun shined warmly. + +John asked his sister if she wanted to play tag. She replied yes, and they both ran around the park laughing and smiling. Soon, however, his sister got tired and replied that she wanted to go home. + +John was disappointed but he replied that it was ok. He wanted his sister to be happy. They both walked back home and had a great time. + +John will always remember the fun he had with his sister on that dry day. +It was a beautiful day, and a parade was marching through the town. Everyone was excited to see the parade. + +Along the street, a small humble girl started to take notice. She had never seen a parade before, and all the wonderful sights made her smile. + +She saw a large dragon walking by, with bright colours and loud music. She couldn't believe how amazing it was! + +Then, the girl noticed a small group of people carrying flags, marching proudly. They were so happy and full of energy, and she could see the eagerness in their faces. + +The little girl continued to admire the parade, enjoying all the colours and sounds. It was a day she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a sad little girl called Molly. She had big blue eyes and long blonde hair. One day, she was feeling very sad and she began to weep. Tears rolled down her cheeks and she wished for someone to be with her and make her feel better. + +Suddenly, through her tears, she saw a big blue bird perched on the windowsill. It was looking into her room with its bright eyes. As she looked into the bird's eyes, she felt a bit of peace and comfort. + +The bird flew away as she wiped away her tears, and she suddenly felt much better. Molly decided to make a wish and wish for the bird to come back so she wouldn't have to be sad. + +The next day, the big blue bird was there sitting on the windowsill. Molly was so happy to see it again! From then on, whenever Molly felt sad, she would make a wish that the bird would fly to her window, and it always did. Molly always has her wish to make her feel better. +Once upon a time there was a graceful octopus who lived in the deep seas. One day the octopus decided to go out and explore. + +As the octopus was swimming and exploring, he saw a rock. He decided it would be fun to strike the rock with his tentacles. The octopus struck the rock and was so surprised when the rock started to move and shake! + +The rock was actually a giant crab and it had been sleeping and was not very happy with the octopus waking him up. The crab tried to strike back at the octopus with its claws and the octopus quickly swam away. + +The octopus was so graceful he was able to move quickly and dodge the crab's claws. And then the octopus was able to swim away, back to the deep seas. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. One day Molly was walking in the woods. Suddenly she saw a monster! It was big and very scary. The monster was covered in filthy dirt. It made Molly scared. She started to cry. She ran away and was very sad. + +Molly remembered the monster for a long time. She wished she had been brave and stayed. Now Molly was full of regret. + +Molly's mom saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Molly told her mom about the monster. Her mom said it was okay to be scared. She gave Molly a hug and said that the monster was gone now. + +Molly was happy that the monster was gone. She was glad her mom had given her a hug. Molly learned that it's okay to be scared but it's important to be brave too. She never forgot the monster, but she never felt regret again. +Once upon a time there lived a boy called Sam. Sam was very clever and could do almost anything. One day, Sam heard his mum mention a brain. It was an enormous brain! Sam wanted to find out what the brain was for. + +Sam asked lots of people if they could tell him about the brain. Everyone told him they did not know, until one day Sam met an old man. The old man said he knew about the brain. He told Sam it was an organ in his body that helped him think. + +Sam was amazed and decided that he would do his best to use his brain for all the amazing things it could do. He thought about all the huge things he could learn, and even about how he would use his brain to be kind and help others. Sam was excited about what his brain could do and he felt very proud of himself. +Once there was a baby. She was very happy and liked to laugh. One day she was walking outside in the park and she saw a tasty ice cream. She screamed with joy and ran to it. But when she got close to the ice cream she realised it was gone. She was so sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly a big bird flew down from the sky and in it's beak it held the tasty ice cream! The baby laughed again, so excited. She pointed to it and screamed louder than ever, until the bird dropped the ice cream into her hands. She was so happy to have the yummy treat! She couldn't stop smiling. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an adventure-loving kid called Jack. He wanted to explore the world outside his home! One day Jack managed to unlock the door and stepped out of his house for the first time. + +He was about to start walking when he noticed a big red button near the door. He wondered what it did so he decided to press it. Suddenly, a big, sour lemon fell from the sky and hit him in the head! +Jack was surprised but he managed to pick up the lemon and went on his adventure. + +He went into the deep, dark woods and encountered a lot of fun things. He saw animals, listened to the birds singing, smelled the flowers and even found some surprise treats in the trees! Everywhere he went he chose to press buttons, and he managed to find some exciting things. + +Jack returned home after an exciting day. He had seen and done many interesting things. He was tired, but happy that he had managed to explore and discover exciting things on his own! +Once there was a boy who loved to jog. He jogged around his house and around the town. One day, he was jogging and he arrived at an amazing place. It was a stage! He stopped for a break and had a look. He couldn't believe how big and clear it was. He decided to stay and jog around the stage. He ran around the stage and felt so happy. He had fun jogging and soon it was time to go home. He waved goodbye to the stage and then he was off. He would never forget the beautiful, clear stage. The end. +Once there was a lively guard who was very good at balancing. He was always looking after the city and making sure everybody stayed safe. + +The guard had a special trick that he liked to show off every day. He would take a long stick and balance it on the end of his finger. People from all around the town would come to watch him and be amazed at how well he could balance the stick. + +Then one day the show almost ended in disaster. One of the young children from the town tried to copy the guard and balance a stick on his finger. But he wasn't very good at balancing, and the stick started to fall. + +The guard quickly grabbed the stick before it hit the ground and balanced it back on the child's finger. Everyone cheered and clapped to show how happy they were that the guard had saved the day. + +From that day on, the guard was even more popular with everyone in the town. They all looked forward to his lively, balancing shows that would always put a smile on everybody's face. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very tired. He had been running around all day and he wanted to rest. He went to his room and got a thick blanket. He wrapped up in the blanket and felt so cozy. Then he put on his favorite shirt. He liked it so much because it was so soft and warm. + +He lay down on the bed and rested. Soon he was feeling much better. He closed his eyes and thought about being alive and happy. He felt so peaceful inside. + +When he was ready, the boy got up from the bed. He felt ready to play outside, but he was still tired. So he decided to take a nap. He quickly curled up in the blanket and fell asleep. + +The boy woke up feeling refreshed. He realized he had been sleeping for a long time. He looked around and saw that the sun was starting to set. The thick blanket had kept him so warm. + +The boy was so happy he had taken a rest. Now he had so much energy to play with his friends. He put on his shirt and ran out of the house, ready to have some fun. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little mouse. He had a big screw in his hand. He held it tight and danced around with it. He spun around and twirled it in the air. It was so much fun! + +He wanted to change the screw and make it something else. He tried turning it one way, then the other. He tried hard, but he couldn't change it. He became frustrated and threw it on the ground. + +Suddenly, something magical happened. With a loud pop, the screw started to move and change! Before long, the screw was a tiny little car. The mouse cheered and jumped up and down. + +He got in the car and played with it the whole day. He laughed and smiled as he drove around the yard. The little mouse was so happy he was able to change the screw into a car. What a magical day! +It was night and the stars were twinkling in the sky. Jack had a secret wish and he made it every night before he went to sleep. Tonight was different. + +Suddenly, he heard something outside his window. He looked out and saw a dead bird laying on the grass. He knew that he had to do something, but he wasn't sure what. + +He carefully reached out and picked up the bird, wondering if it was alive. He held it in his hands and said a wish. He wished that the bird could receive life again. + +The next morning, Jack looked outside and saw the bird. It was still lying there, but this time it was alive and flapping its wings. He had made it come back to life! + +He smiled to himself and was filled with happiness. He felt like he had received a gift from the night. +Once there was a little girl who was very proud. Every day she practiced her numbers. She was getting better and better at it. + +One day she tried to count up to ten. She counted to nine, but she couldn't remember the last one. She was so upset that she put her head down. + +Then a little spot appeared right in front of her. It was a special number spot. She counted it and it was the number ten! She smiled and jumped with joy. She was so proud of herself. + +She kept counting the numbers and they got bigger and bigger. She kept counting till she got to one hundred. She was so proud she hopped around in excitement. + +She kept practicing her numbers and soon she was so good at it that all her friends were amazed. She became the number one spot! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Wendy. She was very modest and kind. She liked to cover things with colors. Everywhere she went she was surrounded by the most beautiful colors. + +One day, Wendy decided to cover her room with color. She got many paints and markers and set to work. First, she covered the walls with pink, yellow, green and blue. She made rainbow patterns with the markers and then covered the ceiling with stars and moons. + +Next, Wendy wanted to cover her desk and chair with color. She used her markers to make a happy design on the desk and painted the chair a bright yellow. The room looked wonderful! + +Wendy was very proud of the work she did. She looked around and smiled. Her room was now filled with bright colors - and she loved it! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved exploring and playing outdoors. + +One day she found a strange looking thing on the ground. It was a long, thick rope. She thought it was funny and picked it up to explore. + +Sarah wanted to play a game. She decided to bury the rope in the ground. She scooped some dirt up with her hands and put it on top of the rope. When she was done, the rope was all covered up. + +Sarah saw something disgusting near the rope that she had just buried. It was a big fat worm. She knew that worms liked to live in the ground and she didn't want it to get in the way of her game. So she quickly buried it too. + +When she was done, Sarah patted the ground and said goodbye to the worm. She smiled and said, "My game is ready. Let's have fun!" +Tommy and his mommy were at the park. Tommy ran over to the big cliff. He loved looking over it because he thought it was so cool. He peeked over the harmless cliff. He saw a big lake far away. His mommy was standing behind him. She was very happy to see him having so much fun. They were both smiling. + +Tommy waved his hands in the air and shouted, "Mommy, look over here!" They giggled together and looked at the beautiful lake. They stayed on the cliff for a while and enjoyed the bright blue sky. + +After they left the cliff, they took a walk together. They held hands and laughed as they made their way home. Tommy was so happy to have gone to the park. He knew he would be back soon to peek over the harmless cliff again. +Once upon a time there was an old man who owned a lot of junk. He had so much junk that it filled his house from top to bottom! The old man had a hard time managing it all. He would get very frustrated when he had to look for things and couldn't find them. + +One day he had an idea. He decided to take all the junk to the market and try to sell it. He was hoping to get enough money so he could buy something nice and new. He loaded up his wagon and set off. + +When he arrived at the market, he was delighted to find that some people were interested in buying his junk! They paid the old man a lot of money - more than he thought he would get! So, the old man bought something very expensive and went home happy. + +From that day onwards, the old man was better at managing all his junk because he knew he could make some money if he sold it. He also made sure to keep only the things that he really liked and needed. +Sam was a happy three-year-old. He had a very special heart that made him feel full of love. He was always looking for opportunities to show love and kindness to others. + +One day, Sam decided to take a step outside. He wanted to make the world a better place. He wanted to do something to fill other people's hearts with love. + +So, he stepped onto the sidewalk and started walking up the street. He noticed a woman standing there, all alone. Sam knew she must be feeling sad and lonely. + +He stepped closer and asked her how she was doing. The woman seemed surprised that a little three-year-old was being so kind. She explained that she was feeling really down and needed a friend. + +Sam wanted to help, so he stepped forward. He did something that made the woman smile, even though it was something small. He showed her that it was possible to be generous and caring even to those who may seem selfish. + +The woman thanked him for his kindness and Sam felt proud of himself. He had filled this woman's heart with love. He smiled and stepped back, knowing that his simple act of kindness had made the world a better place. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to joke around and make everyone laugh. He was only three years old, but he was already a great comedian. + +One day, Jack went to his local park with his parents. He noticed a musician playing the guitar and singing songs. Jack thought the musician was so cool and he wanted to learn how to play the guitar just like him. + +The musician noticed Jack and he smiled. He asked Jack if he had ever tried to play music. Jack said he hadn't and he asked the musician to teach him. + +The musician was happy to teach Jack and he started by showing him how to play simple notes on the guitar. He taught Jack some ordinary chords so that he could play songs. + +Jack was a quick learner and soon he was playing the guitar just like the musician! He was so proud of himself and he even joked about it. The musician laughed and said Jack had a bright future as a musician. Jack smiled and knew he had made the right decision. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She was three years old. Emily was walking in the park when she saw an old university. It looked very old, a bit scary and very filthy. + +Emily did not know what a university was, so she decided to guess. She thought it might be a big castle, so she walked through the enormous doors. Inside it was dark and very quiet. + +Suddenly, Emily heard a noise! It was a loud squeaking sound. She was scared but decided to follow the sound. Suddenly, she saw a big rat! The rat was so big that it was almost as big as Emily! + +Emily screamed but then she laughed. She had been so brave and had been able to guess what a university was! It was full of different creatures, like the big rat! + +Emily thanked the rat for showing her around the university, and went on her way. From then on, she told all of her friends about the filthy university she had seen. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Max. Max was always very hungry and wanted to catch something to eat. One day Max was walking through the park when he saw a big bird on the stage. Max was so hungry that he decided to try and catch the bird. He crept closer and closer but the bird was too quick. Every time Max would get close the bird would fly away. Max was so determined to catch the bird that he kept on trying until he was too tired to keep going. In the end Max had to admit defeat and he went home feeling very hungry. But even though he couldn't catch the bird, Max was still happy because he had had fun trying. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was playing in his garden when he heard a strange sound. He stopped and looked around. He didn't know where it came from, but he knew it was real. + +Suddenly, he heard a cry. It was a very sad sound. Jack got up and followed it. He walked until he found a little bird, upset and alone. + +Jack slowly nodded his head. He wanted to help the bird. He picked it up and carried it to his house. He brought it inside and gave it some food and water. + +The bird ate and drank, and soon it felt better. Jack smiled, happy that he had been able to help the bird. He nodded his head again and said goodbye to the bird. Then he opened the window so the bird could fly away. +Patty was a little girl. She loved to have fun. One day when she was playing, she got very dirty. Her mom said it was time for a bath, so Patty ran upstairs. + +She hopped into the bath and felt the water start to soak all over her. Patty liked the feeling of the water on her. It was warm and soft. + +When Patty got out she was clean, but still feeling rough. She put on her clothes and went to school. + +When Patty arrived in her classroom, she could feel the rough carpet on her toes. She looked around and saw all of her friends in the room. The teacher told them all to get ready for a lesson. + +So Patty sat down, ready to learn. With a smile on her face, she knew it was going to be a great day. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, Dave and Sarah. +Dave liked steak, while Sarah liked cool things. One day, they decided to go to the park. +At the park, they found a cool hill. Dave said he wanted to surrender to the hill and slide down it. So they did! +Dave and Sarah had so much fun sliding down the hill. When they were done, they were very hungry. +Dave's tummy sounded like it was begging for a steak. So they both ran back to Dave's house and he made them both a steak. +It was so tasty that they both surrendered to the deliciousness and agreed that it was the best snack ever! +Once upon a time there was a kind girl named Amy. She loved to play in the rain, so one day her mom got her a special umbrella. It was bright and colourful. Amy was so happy and she gave it a big hug. + +When she opened it up, she was amazed. This umbrella was powerful! It kept her really dry, even in the heaviest rain. + +One day, Amy went to the park with her special umbrella. She saw some other kids playing a game. She liked the game and wanted to join in. The game was to see who could balance the longest with the umbrella on their head. + +Amy was very determined to win. She stayed very still and balanced with her powerful umbrella until the other kids had all fallen down. Amy won the game! Everyone cheered for her and she was very proud of herself. + +Amy was so happy that she had a chance to show off her powerful umbrella. From then on, she made sure to carry it with her everywhere she went. +Jack was a big, brave boy. He was always looking for new and exciting adventures. One day, Jack stumbled upon a big novel. He had never seen anything like it before. + +He took the novel and opened it. Inside, he discovered a fantastical world. He was so excited to explore the strange new place. He wandered around, learning and gaining new experiences. + +He ventured deeper and deeper into the novel until he didn't think he could go any further. Excitedly, he looked around and discovered a huge, treasure chest. He opened the treasure and found so many wonderful things! + +Jack had gained an exciting adventure and a cool new treasure. He was so excited he could barely contain himself. Jack spent the rest of the day exploring the world inside the novel. He had gained an amazing new experience and a treasure he had never dreamed of! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a rock and a cone. The rock was deaf and could not hear a thing. The cone was so sad because the rock could not understand what he said. So one day, the cone decided to make a plan. + +He took some pieces of paper and drew a big picture of the rock. On the paper, the cone wrote a big word that said 'rock'. Then, he grabbed some paints and bright colours and started painting the words on the picture. + +After the painting was finished, the cone decided to show it to the rock. He took the painting and put it in front of the rock. The rock stared at the picture and smiled. He finally understood what the cone was trying to tell him. + +The cone and the rock became best friends. Every day they spent time together, playing and singing songs. Even though the rock couldn't hear the words, he still enjoyed the music very much. + +The cone and the rock were very happy and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a mighty horse lived in a big forest. The horse was very proud and majestic. Every day, the horse would run through the forest and explore the land around. + +One day, the mighty horse stopped and looked up to the sky. Receiving a burst of light, the horse was filled with joy and hope. It knew a special gift was coming. + +The horse felt something falling from the sky and when it looked up, it saw a bright white feather. It was beautiful and strong, and with the mighty horse feeling so happy, it knew it was the special gift it was expecting. + +The horse was so excited that it galloped around the forest, pleased to have received such a beautiful gift. It ran and ran, the feather in its mane, feeling mighty and proud. +Once there was a wide dishwasher and it was always very noisy. One morning it made a loud snap and stopped working. Everyone in the house was very upset because there were lots of dirty dishes to clean and they didn't have a dishwasher anymore. + +But then the next day, a magical creature came to visit. It had wings and wore a rainbow cape! It said it had a surprise for the family. With a snap of its fingers, the dishwasher suddenly worked again! Everyone cheered and the magical creature smiled and flew away. + +Now the dishes got cleaned every day and everyone was very happy. The dishwasher was wide and very reliable. Nothing ever made it snap again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Toni. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day Toni found a box with something inside. It was filled with fake eyes! She was curious, so she started to sort the eyes into colours. She put all the blue eyes in one pile and all the green eyes in another. She even found a few purple eyes that she put together. + +Toni spent hours sorting the eyes, and when she was done, she created a wonderful eye collection. She smiled as she looked at her work and imagined all kinds of stories with her fake eyes. + +The next day, Toni showed her collection to her family. They were all very impressed with her sorting skills. And from that day on, every time Toni found something new, she would sort it and create something wonderful. +Once there was a jolly little boy named Sam. He loved music and liked to sing and dance all day. + +One day Sam decided to make his own music. He asked his parents for a drum, and he got the biggest one he could find! + +Sam was so excited that he started singing and banging away on the drum. The music he made was so jolly that all the other kids in the neighbourhood stopped what they were doing to come and listen. + +Sam sang and banged the drum until it was almost dark. His parents were so proud of how much fun he was having. + +The music he made kept playing in the neighbourhood long after he went to bed, and all the kids were still singing and dancing together jolly. +Once upon a time, there were two jolly friends named Tom and Sally. Tom wanted to make something special for them both, so he got some snow and started to make an igloo. + +Tom and Sally were very excited as they watched the igloo being built. It was tall and round, with many tunnels and windows. Very soon, their igloo was finished! + +Tom and Sally were so happy that they started to shout and dance around the igloo. Inside it was warm and cozy, and it even had a place to sleep together. The igloo made them very, very happy. + +From then on, Tom and Sally had lots of fun together in their igloo. They would play hide and seek and have jolly adventures in the snow. + +And so, their story ended happily ever after, with Tom and Sally playing in their jolly igloo! +Once upon a time there was a lion. He was very strong and he made a loud roar. One day he was sleeping in his cave when suddenly an alarm went off. + +He woke up with a start! He was confused and a bit scared. He tried to figure out what the noise was, but he couldn't find it. He roared to see if he could make it go away. But the sound kept going. + +The lion was getting mad and he was roaring louder and louder. Finally he found the alarm. It was a tiny box and it was making a weak sound. He pushed it with his paw and the noise stopped. + +The lion was happy now and he went back to sleep in the cave. Everything was peaceful again. +Andy was an adventurous little boy. He loved exploring new places and finding new things. +One day, he went for a walk around his block. He started to get bored, when he saw a knob sticking out of some bushes. +He reached his hand out and grabbed it. It was a big, metal knob. He started to turn it. It made a loud 'click' sound. +He heard a creaking sound, and he saw a door open. He gasped and peeked around the corner. It was dark, but Andy was brave. +He stepped into the dark room and it was very strange. He saw all sorts of different things he had never seen before. +Andy was excited. This was such an adventurous find! He couldn't wait to tell his friends about it. +Once upon a time, there were two puppies, one was named Spot and the other was named Lola. They were best friends and lived together in a cozy house. + +One day, Spot and Lola went to the park to play. Spot was so excited, he was hopping and barking as he ran around in the park. Lola was feeling a bit nervous; she was also happy to be at the park, but she wasn't sure what was going to happen. + +Suddenly, Spot saw a bone in the grass. He grabbed it quickly and ran around with it, showing it to Lola. She was a bit nervous because she hadn't seen a bone in the park before. + +Finally, Lola decided to take the bone. She felt much more brave now that she was holding it tightly. Spot and Lola happily walked back home together with the bone. They never forgot that special day at the park together! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Jane. Bob and Jane liked to do everything together. They liked to play, go swimming, and jump on the trampoline. + +One day Bob went to Jane's house and saw that she was sad. He looked at her and asked, "What's wrong?" Jane explained that she needed some support. + +Bob thought for a minute and said, "Let's go to the fair. It will be fun and you'll feel better." + +Jane smiled and said, "That sounds like a good idea". So off they went to the fair. + +At the fair Bob and Jane rode all the fun rides, ate some yummy food, and even got their faces painted. The fair make Jane feel better and Bob was happy that he could help her out. Jane thanked Bob and said, "You've always been a good friend and I appreciate the fair look that you can give me." + +Bob smiled and said, "Friends always support each other, no matter what." Jane hugged him and said, "Yes, that's fair!" + +And they lived happily ever after. +Mommy put on her light dress. She grabbed her spade and went outside. + +She saw John. He was also wearing a light shirt and shorts. He had his own spade too! + +Mommy and John walked to the beach. When they got there, they started to dig in the sand. The spades made the sand soft and fluffy. + +John found a treasure chest! He opened it and inside the chest was a beautiful diamond! + +Mommy and John were so happy. They hugged and celebrated their treasure find! +Once there was a silly painter. He had a lot of paint and many brushes. But he was a very silly painter. He was always trying to do things the wrong way. + +One day, he was painting a fence. He was holding his brush in his hand and splashing paint everywhere. His paint was running down the fence. + +But then he got angry. He started to hate the fence. He wanted it to turn out perfect, but it was just not happening. He was getting frustrated. + +He started to feel a lot of pain in his hands. The paint had made them hurt. So he stopped painting and he went to the doctor. + +The doctor told him that he had to be careful with the paint. It was not good for him. So the silly painter started to be more careful with the paint. He learned his lesson and started to have more fun.Now he loves to paint. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was thirsty. She looked in the kitchen for something to drink, but all she found was a cooler. She opened it up and took a look. Inside there was something that smelled quite nasty. It tasted disgusting! + +The little girl quickly decided that she needed to find something else to drink. She decided to go to the park nearby. As she wandered through the park, she found a cool fountain with delicious, clean water. She took a big drink. + +It tasted so good! The water was cold, like a cooler. She was so happy that she had found something to drink. From now on, she would always remember not to try and drink anything that smelled bad as it was sure to taste disgusting! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She had a spoon and she wanted to add something to it. She went outside and found a very good thing. She kept it in her hand, and took it to the spoon. The girl started to add the good thing to the spoon. She had fun playing with the spoon and the good thing. After she finished adding the good thing to the spoon, she showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "That looks very good!" The girl was so happy she had added the good thing to the spoon. The end. +Once upon a time there was a Daisy. Daisy was the best. She did everything so successfully. One day, Daisy went to the park. She wanted to relax and have some fun. She fed the birds some bread and ran through the tall grass. + +Then, Daisy saw a pond. She walked closer and found some ducks and geese swimming around. Daisy smiled and laughed. She sat down by the water and watched the ducks and geese swim. She thought it was so beautiful. + +When Daisy felt tired, she lay down in the grass. She looked up at the sky and smiled. She felt so peaceful and relaxed. After a while, Daisy got up and went home. She knew it would be a successful day. +Mandy and John went to an event. It was a very boring event. Everyone was just standing around, not doing anything. + +Mandy wanted to leave, but John wanted to stay. He said that it was important to spend time at the event. + +So they stayed. But they were very bored. So Mandy made up a game. She ran around and John had to chase her. It was so much fun! + +They spent hours playing the game and soon, they both forgot that the event was boring. They laughed and played all day until the event was over. They were so happy to have had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a funny looking man with a big mustache. He was walking down the street when a delicate little girl poked his funny mustache with her tiny hand! The man chuckled and gently patted her head. + +The two became friends, and every day the girl would come back to see him. She would poke his mustache and giggle as he smiled happily. She learned a valuable lesson - always be kind to people with funny mustaches! + +One day, the man gave the little girl a gift. It was a delicate little marionette with a funny mustache that was just like his! From then on, the girl brought her wooden friend everywhere she went, and they would pretend to poke each other's mustaches. + +The girl and the man would laugh together as they explored new places. They were the best of friends, and they cherished every moment they spent together. The girl was so lucky to have such a gentle friend! +Once there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside every day. One day, Tim put on his cloths and went off to jog. He jogged around the neighborhood and noticed something unusual. There was a small cloth tied to a nearby tree. Tim walked up to the cloth and discovered it was a beautiful blanket! He decided to take it home with him. He jogged back to his house and showed his mom the unusual cloth. She was so happy and surprised! The best part was, she even made the cloth into a blanket for his bed. Tim was so excited to have an unusual blanket just for him. He keeps it close to him every night, as a reminder of that special day. +Once upon a time, there lived a young hero. The hero was brave and strong, and always helped those in need. Every day, the hero set out on an adventure. People in the village recognized the hero and thanked them for their kindness. + +One day, the hero came across a small river. The river was in trouble, as it was too shallow and dried up too quickly. The hero thought of a way to help the river. They took some big rocks from the nearby mountain and used them to create a dam. This made the river deeper and more useful. + +The people in the village were so glad to see the river full again. They recognized the hero for their hard work and for showing such great kindness. The people thanked the hero and helped them with the rocks. Now, the village have a beautiful river, thanks to the hero's hard work! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Max and Molly. Max was a 3 year old boy and he loved to mix things. One day, Max wanted to play some games, so he asked Molly to help. Molly agreed and they went to get their supplies. + +First, they mixed some glue with a few drops of water. Max was very careful while he mixed it, and he was very polite to Molly. He said, "Please pass me the glue, thank you very much!" + +When they had the glue ready, they starting making some toys. They made a toy airplane, a toy train and even a toy truck. It was fun to mix the glue together and when they were finished, Molly and Max had a lot of new things to play with! The end. +Once upon a time there was a rare puppy. The puppy was so special that everyone in the neighborhood wanted to see her. Every day the puppy's owner would dress her in a cute outfit, put on a leash, and take her for walks. Everyone who saw her would admire her adorable face and furry coat. + +One day, the puppy saw a very rare butterfly. It was so beautiful that she couldn't take her eyes off it. She wanted to play with the butterfly and started chasing after it. She pulled on her leash, but her owner pulled her back and showed her the leash was still on. + +The puppy was sad, but her owner put a smile on her face by playing fetch with her. She was so excited that she ran around in circles and the butterfly was quickly forgotten. + +The puppy was so happy that she could play and dress up. She loved to show off her rare beauty and make everyone smile. +Once there was a little girl. She was very strong! Every day she would march around the house. She loved to march so much. + +One day the little girl heard a message. It said, "March to happiness!" The little girl was so excited! She began to march faster and faster. + +The little girl marched for miles and miles. Everywhere she went, she was filled with joy and excitement. She couldn't believe how happy she felt! + +Finally, after a long march the little girl arrived at a beautiful park. She felt so proud of herself and her strong body. As she looked up at the sky she knew that she had followed the message and achieved true happiness. +Once there was a young boy. His name was Bob. He liked to go outside and feel the sun on his face. One day he was worried because a storm was coming. He looked outside and the sky was getting dark. + +He started to cry and his mommy came to pick him up. He was very scared, but mommy said "Don't worry. The sun will come out soon". Bob felt a little bit better. + +It started raining and the storm got worse. Bob was really scared. But as the storm calmed down, the sun came out again and made Bob feel safe and happy. He smiled and looked up to the sky. + +Bob was no longer worried and he was thankful that the sun had come out again and made him feel better. +Once there was a brave little girl named Jenny. She was very small, but she was brave. + +One day, Jenny was walking in the woods when she saw a prune. She was curious and wanted to find out what it was, so she picked it up. Suddenly, a big bear appeared in front of her. Jenny was scared, but she was brave. She yelled, "Go away bear!" + +The bear was very startled and it started to run away. Jenny smiled and held the prune close to her. She was so proud of being brave. + +From then on, everytime Jenny was scared, she thought of the prune and she remembered how brave she had been. +Once there was a brave man. He was happy and strong and his muscles were big. The day was gloomy outside. The brave man went to the village to help his friends. + +He worked all day lifting heavy things and carrying supplies. He was so strong and brave. His friends thanked him for all his help. + +At the end of the day, the man was very tired but happy. He had used his muscles to help others, and he knew he had done something good. Everyone thanked him for his hard work and he smiled. + +The sun started to peek through the gloomy clouds as the man went home. He thanked the sun for giving him light and making the day happy again. He went to bed happy that he had used his muscles to help his friends. +Once upon a time there was a jar. It was gray with a lid on top. The lid was sealed tight and it would not come off. + +A little boy wanted to open the jar but he didn't know how. He tried pushing and pulling but it didn't work. He asked his mom for help, but even she couldn't open it. + +The little boy tried many things but nothing worked. He got really mad and he threw the jar on the ground. Suddenly, the lid popped right off. + +The little boy was so happy. He had succeeded in opening the jar. He looked inside it and saw all kinds of funny things. It was like a treasure chest! + +The little boy was so excited that he began to jump up and down. He ran around the house, showing the jar to everyone. They all said the same thing: "You did it! You opened the jar!" The little boy was very proud of himself. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play. Every morning, her mom took out the laundry, and the little girl always helped her. Her mom said she was a big help! But one day, when the laundry was still lying on the ground, the little girl felt anxious. She stayed close to her mom and waited for the laundry to move. After a few moments, nothing happened, so the little girl started to worry. But then suddenly, a gust of wind came along and carried the laundry away! The little girl was surprised and happy, and she and her mom watched until the laundry was out of sight. From then on, she always remained by her mom's side when taking out the laundry. +Once there was a little bird who wanted a nest. She searched high and low and at last found a perfect spot. She grabbed some twigs and lined them with moss and feathers. + +Now that she had her nest, the bird needed something to put inside. She remembered a shiny button she had seen earlier. She flew off and grabbed the button, then flew back and put it in her nest. + +The little bird was happy but she noticed something else. There were two cats in the garden. They were very sneaky and made the bird very frightened. + +But the little bird had a plan. She started to clap her wings, over and over again. The cats were scared and ran away! +The little bird was safe in her nest and was very happy. She gave one more big clap and then settled down happily. +Once there was a little girl called Abigail who went to explore a cave. It was a dark and spooky cave and Abigail was a bit scared. She could hear strange noises echoing around the cave. + +Abigail was very patient and slowly crept forward, holding a little torch in her hand. Then all of a sudden, she felt something pinch her. She screamed and the torch dropped to the floor. + +As the light shone on the ground, Abigail saw a little mouse. The mouse had been trying to take a piece of Abigail's clothing and she had pinched Abigail when she had gotten too close. The mouse was so scared that it ran away and Abigail had to wait until the mouse was gone before she could continue exploring the cave. + +Abigail was very brave and patient throughout her adventure and soon the cave grew brighter and she knew that she must be getting closer to the end. After a few more twists and turns, Abigail could see a light and soon she was out of the cave and back into the sunshine. Abigail had had a wonderful adventure and she couldn't wait to tell her friends all about it. +Sam was very excited. He was going to a restaurant with his family. He grabbed his shoe and put them on. His mom and dad got their shoes too and they all put on their coats and headed out! + +When they arrived at the restaurant, Sam was very happy. He loved all the lights and the decorations. He looked outside and saw there were lots of people. It seemed like a really busy place! + +The family found a nice, comfortable place to sit. Sam was so excited. He really liked the restaurant. It was warm and cozy inside with lots of yummy smells. + +They all put in their orders. Mom and Dad got steak while Sam had a big plate of spaghetti. He loved it! After supper, Sam was so full and felt very comfortable. He can't wait to go back to the restaurant soon! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was always keen to solve problems, big or small. One day he had a very big problem to solve. He needed to make a fancy dinner for all his friends and family. + +Thinking hard, he went to the kitchen to see what he had. He saw some beef in the fridge and felt happy, he had an idea. He took out the beef and grabbed a pan to start cooking. + +Jack was not a very good cook yet, but he was determined to make a fancy dinner. He put the beef in the pan and started cooking. As soon as it was ready, he took it off the heat and put it on the plate, ready to serve. + +Jack looked proudly at his plate, it looked very fancy with the beef in the middle. All his friends and family said it tasted great! They were all delighted and Jack had solved his problem. + +From then on, he was known as the Fancy Beef Chef! +Once upon a time, there was a silver frog. He was very pale and wasn't feeling very well. He visited his doctor and the doctor said he needed help. So the silver frog asked his friends for help. + +The cat, the pig, and the rabbit said that they'd help. They all wanted to make the frog feel better. The cat said he would get some medicine, the pig said he could make the frog soup, and the rabbit said he would bring some flowers. + +So they all went off to find what they needed. The cat got medicine, the pig made some soup, and the rabbit brought some flowers. They all went back to the frog's house. + +The frog took the medicine, ate the soup and was very happy to see the flowers. Soon the frog started to feel better. He thanked his friends for their help and they all had a big hug. + +The frog was happy and strong again, thanks to the help of his friends. +Jim was so tired. He was sitting in a chair, feeling troubled. He closed his eyes, and suddenly, he yawned. He was so tired, he wanted to take a nap. + +He looked around the room, and saw his phone. Then, he had an idea! He grabbed his phone, and called his mom. She answered the phone, and Jim said, "Mommy, I'm feeling really sleepy. Can you come and help me?" + +His mommy said, "I'm on my way. I will be there soon." + +Jim smiled, and waited for his mommy. He was so happy that he could take a nap soon! He yawned again, and lay down in his chair. Finally, his mommy arrived, and she took him to his bed for a nice long nap. + +He closed his eyes, and fell asleep right away. He was no longer troubled, because he knew that he could get a full night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a white pony. It was so soft and cuddly. Every day, the pony would run and play in the meadow. + +One day the pony was running in the meadow but it had a boo boo. It started to cry and tears rolled down its eyes. The pony was so sad and it could not play. + +A little girl saw the crying pony and she wanted to help. She hugged the pony and wiped away the tears. Then she took an apple from her pocket, broke it in two and gave one half to the pony. + +The pony was so happy and it started to run and play again. The little girl smiled and knew that everything was right in the world. +One day, Little John got a great surprise. His family had bought him a sheep of his very own. He was so excited. Little John ran up to the sheep and pet its soft wool. The sheep bleated happily at the attention. + +Little John knew that he needed to take care of his new sheep. He brought it fresh grass and helped to keep it clean. Every day, he had fun playing with the sheep, running around and trying to catch it. + +Throughout the summer, Little John and the sheep became the best of friends. At night, the sheep would lay next to Little John, cuddling up to him. Little John was so proud that he had his own sheep. + +When summer came to end and the cold weather arrived, Little John was worried that his sheep would not be warm enough. So Little John gathered a great big pile of warm blankets and put them in a corner of the barn. Now his sheep had a warm place to sleep. Little John was so happy. + +His family was so proud and told him what a great job he had done. Little John and his sheep were inseparable. And Little John always knew, he had his own great sheep. +One day, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to explore, but she was only three years old so she wasn't always allowed to go outside. + +She decided to explore the house instead. She started with the kitchen and she found a magnet on the fridge. She thought it was so cool! + +Daisy decided to explore more, so she went to the living room. It was a bit boring, but then she heard a strange noise. She looked up and saw a mouse sneezing! + +So, Daisy picked up the magnet and used it to help the mouse. She put the magnet on the door and the mouse ran out. + +Daisy was happy that she was able to help the mouse, and she was excited to explore more of the house. She had a lot of fun, even though exploring indoors can be boring sometimes. +One day there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and she loved to clap. She clapped her hands together loudly and happily. + +One day Lucy's mum made some delicious soup for dinner. Lucy smelled the soup and smiled. She clapped her hands in excitement and ran to the kitchen. + +When Lucy went into the kitchen, she saw that the soup was ready and available. Lucy smiled and clapped her hands together even more. She knew it was time to eat! + +Lucy ate her soup and she was very happy. She clapped her hands as she enjoyed the delicious meal. + +At the end of the meal, Lucy clapped her hands one more time. She thanked her mum for the wonderful soup. Then Lucy ran off to play! +Once there were two brothers, Dan and Sam. Both boys were very jealous of each other. One day, Dan saw a label on the shelf and he ran to grab it. Sam saw this and he was very jealous. He ran towards the shelf and he also tried to grab the label. Both boys tugged and pulled, each trying to grab the label and neither wanting to let go. + +Suddenly, their mom walked in. She saw the boys tugging at the label and she shouted, "What are you doing?" Dan and Sam stopped and looked at her. She told them calmly, "Why don't you both grab the label together?" So the two brothers grabbed the label at the same time and held it up above their heads. + +Dan and Sam smiled at each other and said, "Wow! We did it together." Their mom smiled and said, "See, you can do so many things when you share, not when you are jealous!" +Once upon a time there was a mighty landscape. It had mountains, rivers, trees and grassy plains. One day, a young girl came to the mighty landscape. She looked around and saw the wonderful things that nature had to offer. She decided that she wanted to hold onto this special place forever. + +The girl smiled as she walked across meadows and down winding rivers. She looked up and saw the tall, majestic mountains and thought of how lucky she was to get to experience such a majestic view. + +The girl kept walking and soon she came to a spot where the landscape was the most beautiful. She gasped at the beauty and she knew this was the place she wanted to hold onto forever. + +So, the girl stayed and she enjoyed the majestic landscape every day. She watched the sun go up in the mornings and she waved to the stars in the night sky. The girl felt so happy and she knew that this mighty landscape would stay with her forever. +Nina had always wanted to win a pastel. She was nosy and couldn't wait to find out what it would look like. + +One day, her mom told her that if she went to the store, she could win a pastel. Nina was so excited. + +So, Nina grabbed her hat and ran to the store. When she got there, she saw so many colors. She looked high and low until she spotted the prettiest pastel of them all. It was pink and purple, just like she wanted! + +Nina quickly grabbed the pastel and raced to the counter. The lady at the counter told her that she had won the pastel. Nina smiled as she took her new prize and skipped happily back home. + +When she arrived at home, she showed her mom her new pastel. Nina was so proud of herself for winning it. They both agreed it was the perfect pastel for their home. + +The End. +The angry kitten was running around. It ran up a tree and knocked down a bird nest. The birds were mad too and started to shoot at the naughty kitten. The kitten hid behind a bush, but the angry birds still kept shooting. Suddenly, the kitten saw a big dog and ran away. The birds stopped shooting and flew off. The kitten was safe. But it never forgot how angry the birds were. +Once upon a time, there was a big lake. On hot summer days, lots of people liked to dive in the lake to cool off. Everyone had lots of fun. + +One day, there was a big old bench next to the lake. It was perfect for sitting down and watching all the people dive in the lake. Jim was fascinated by watching the people dive and have so much fun. + +It wasn't long before Jim felt inspired to have a go. He nervously got up and walked towards the lake. He took a deep breath and dove into the lake. It was a thrilling experience! Jim couldn't help but smile. + +Jim enjoyed diving into the lake all summer long. He even made lots of new friends. Every time Jim saw the big old bench, it reminded him of all the fun he had diving in the lake. +One day, Jack and his friend, Jane, went to Jack's house. They wanted to find something fun to do. Jack opened his toy box and found an old ball. He grabbed it and said "This is mine!" Jane said, "Let me see it." Jack smiled and handed it over. + +Jane held the ball, which felt soft and squishy. Then, she put it in her mouth and started to chew! Jack was surprised and said, "What are you doing? That's not normal!" But Jane just smiled and kept chewing. + +Then, Jack had a great idea. He said, "Let's play a game. If we keep chewing this ball for 10 minutes, the winner will get to keep it!" Jane smiled and shouted, "Let's go!" + +The two friends started chewing their ball. They laughed and chewed and chewed some more. Finally, after 10 minutes, Jack said, "That's it! Who won?" Jane smiled and said, "Me!" Jack said, "No fair! That's my mine!" But Jane just laughed and kept chewing. +One day, there was a nice man called a stranger. He had something special in his hands. He started to fold it very carefully. +The 3 year old child was watching him. He wanted to see what the stranger was doing. He asked the stranger what he was doing. The stranger said he was making a surprise. + +The 3 year old was very excited. He asked if he could help the stranger fold the surprise. The stranger said yes. So the 3 year old helped to fold the surprise. When they were done, the stranger was very happy. + +But then, suddenly, the stranger started to look hurt. The 3 year old was scared. He asked the stranger why he was feeling hurt. The stranger said he was sad because he had to leave soon. He said goodbye to the 3 year old and left. + +The 3 year old never found out what the surprise was. He hoped that the stranger was ok and that wherever he had gone, he was not feeling hurt anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very independent. He loved to collect things, and he had a special costume. He liked to wear it every day and show it off to everyone. + +He would go outside and look for things to collect. One day he found the most beautiful feather. He picked it up and took it home. He added it to his collection of things and put it in his special costume. + +He was so proud of his costume. He liked to wear it around his neighbourhood and show it off to his friends. He would tell them all about the special things he collected, and they were very impressed. + +The little boy kept collecting things and filling up his special costume. He was so happy and independent. He could not wait to wear it around his neighbourhood and show it off to all his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to dance. She would dance in her room, in the living room, in the backyard and even in the street! One evening, the little girl was dancing in the garden when something scared her. She stopped dancing and looked around. What she saw made her very scared. It was a big, expensive monster! It had big eyes, a big nose and it was very tall. It had huge arms too! The monster stood very still, watching the little girl. + +The little girl was too scared to move. Then, the monster started to dance! She was surprised and stepped back a bit. But then, the monster smiled at her and waved for her to join in. The little girl started to laugh and she came closer. Then, she started to dance with the monster! They danced around the garden for a long time until it was night. When it was time for the little girl to go home, she turned to thank the monster. But it was gone! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. He liked to build things with pieces of wood. He worked hard until he had made a boat. When he had finished building it, he needed a knot to tie it together. + +Tom was a very honest boy and looked everywhere until he found the perfect knot. He put it in the middle of his boat, to make it extra strong. When he had finished tying it, he was so proud of his boat. + +Tom took his boat to the river and put it in the water. He jumped in and began to paddle around. He smiled to himself as the boat moved through the water. He was so happy that he did a little dance in the boat, until he had finished his journey and was back on land. +Once upon a time there lived a king. He loved to wear a crown on his head to show that he was the king. People looked up to him and he was very successful. + +One day, the king went for a walk. He had to travel a long way to get to his spot. When he arrived, it felt so peaceful and calm. He decided to settle there for a while. + +The king looked up to the sky and saw many stars twinkling. He wished for peace and joy for his people. The next day, he made his journey back home. People were very happy to see him. + +The king told everyone about his peaceful spot. So, they all decided to go there together. When they arrived, the king placed his crown on the ground to make it his new kingdom. Everyone cheered and they all celebrated. + +The king was very successful at finding peace and joy. He and his people settled happily in their new kingdom. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lisa. She was happy and excited to go to the store with mommy. When they got there mommy took Lisa by the hand and took her to the shelves. Suddenly, Lisa saw something very special - it was chocolate! + +She was thrilled, so mommy took it for her. On the way home, Lisa was carrying a big bag which had the special chocolate inside. She felt uncomfortable because the bag was heavy. + +When they got home, mommy opened the bag and gave Lisa her chocolate. Lisa smiled and thanked mommy for the treat. She then took the chocolate and went to her room to play. + +Lisa was so happy with her special treat that she sang and smiled all night long! +Once there was a girl named Lily. She was very happy and loved to play outside. One day Lily was playing in the garden with her favourite scarf. Suddenly the scarf disappeared! Lily was very frustrated and started to look for it everywhere. She couldn't find it and soon it was getting dark. + +Her dad then came out and asked her if she had seen her scarf. She sadly shook her head and told him it had disappeared. Her dad then got an idea and went to the shed in the garden. He came back holding Lily's scarf with a big smile! + +Lily was so happy and thanked her dad. From that day, Lily asked her dad for help when things disappeared, just in case it was hiding in the shed. +Molly was a happy little girl. She lived with her mom and dad in a modest house in the city. + +On Saturdays, Molly and her family usually went out to buy things. They would go to the market and buy fruit, vegetables and other things they needed. + +Sometimes, Molly and her family went to the beach. It was a lot of fun there. But first, they checked the weather online. If it was sunny, they went to play in the water and make sandcastles. + +On one special summer day, Molly's dad took her to the store. He let Molly buy a toy! She chose a doll with a pretty dress. Molly was so excited and hugged her dad. + +Molly and her dad laughed and hugged a lot that day. They were so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola, and she loved the snow. She woke up one morning, and the world outside was icy and white. Lola ran outside, full of joy. + +As Lola danced in the snow, a noise came from the sky. It was a magical offer. The offer was to join in a special winter dance! Lola accepted the special offer, and skipped around the icy yard with delight. + +That day, Lola and her friends danced in the snow all day long. They sang and laughed, and it was the most special day ever. Even in the evening the snow was still icy, and the group continued to dance until the stars came out at night. + +Lola had an amazing time, and promised to always remember the icy snow, and the special noise that offered her so much joy. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who liked to share his things with his friends. He was very friendly and wanted to find something to share with everyone. + +One day, he decided to try and find something useful. He looked around and soon found exactly what he was looking for! It was a big box full of toys! He was so excited and quickly took them back to his friends. + +The bear filled up their arms with all the wonderful toys. His friends were so happy and smiled from ear to ear. Everyone thanked the bear for his special gift. + +The bear was so glad he was able to share something useful with his friends. From that day on, the bear always tried to find something to share with his friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old. She wanted to lean against something, but she had nothing to lean on. She felt very helpless. + +Then she saw a bottle. It was empty, but it was tall and strong. She leaned on the bottle and it felt nice and strong. She felt better. + +She kept leaning on the bottle for a long time. She leaned on it until she felt brave and strong. + +At last, the little girl knew she could do anything. She smiled and then ran off to find something new to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Sally. She lived in a cozy white house and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, she went to the beach. She saw a rare animal, so she got very close and took a photo. The animal was so friendly and smiled in the photo. Later, when Sally showed the photo to her friends, they were all so amazed. + +One day, Sally decided to take a dare. She wanted to try something new and exciting, so she tried bungee jumping. She was scared, but excited, and everyone cheered her on. Finally, when Sally jumped, it was a big success. The crowd clapped and cheered. + +Sally was so brave and had a lot of fun, that day. She knew that the experience had been really rare and the photo she took was like a treasure. She will never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. He wanted to go for a drive in his car. So he put on his big scarf and headed out. + +It was a beautiful day, but instead of taking a pretty road, Jack drove down a filthy alley. The alley was full of rubbish and mucky puddles. + +Jack drove down the alley until he noticed something. There, by the side of the road, sat a little puppy. The puppy was very, very dirty. + +Jack stepped out of his car and put his scarf on the pup. Then, he picked up the pup and put him in the car. + +Jack drove back home, with the pup in the car and the scarf around him. He was very happy. From then on, Jack and the pup were the best of friends. +Once there was a little girl called Mia. She was very excited to go to her friend's birthday party. When Mia arrived, she saw that everyone had brought pasta for the party. Mia was embarrassed because she didn't have any pasta to give. + +Mia wanted to find some pasta so she could join in with her friends. She ran to the kitchen and opened the cupboards. She spotted a packet of pasta and quickly grabbed it. + +Mia was so delighted that she wanted to share her pasta. She spread some in little bowls for everyone. Everyone cheered and ate the pasta with big smiles on their faces. + +Mia was no longer embarrassed. She was so happy to have something she could share with her friends. Mia enjoyed the rest of the birthday party with a smile on her face. +Jimmy was a clever little boy. He wanted to have some fun, so he asked his mum for a stick. She smiled and told him to go outside and look for one. He found a long, thin stick and was very pleased with it. + +Jimmy wanted to do something special with his stick so he ordered a bird to land on it. He waited and waited, but nothing happened. Then suddenly, the bird flew down and perched on the end of the stick. Jimmy was so excited because he was able to order the bird! + +He held the stick very carefully and watched the bird fly away. Jimmy was so proud of himself. He had been quite clever to get the bird to come and sit on his stick. He ran back to show his mum but when he arrived, the bird was nowhere to be seen. He still had his stick and all the memories of the day so he knew he had done something really special. +One day, Bob was walking outside when he noticed a wet sweater lying on the ground. He bent down to take a closer look and he noticed that the sweater was still wet. He wondered who it belonged to. + +Just then, he heard a noise coming from behind him. He turned around, and he saw a little boy standing there. Bob asked the little boy, "Is this your sweater?" The little boy looked sad and nodded his head. + +Bob smiled. He helped the little boy pick up the wet sweater and gave it back to the little boy. The little boy was so happy and he thanked Bob for being kind. + +Bob smiled and watched him leave. He felt glad that he could help the little boy. +Once upon a time there was a game. The game was easy. It was played by lots of people and everyone wanted to win. But it wasn't always easy. To play the game, you had to try your best and earn a score. + +One day, one of the players wanted to try something different. He destroyed the game. Everyone was very sad! He ruined their chances to get a good score. + +The other players felt scared. Who would want to play when the game was destroyed? No one wanted to run the risk of losing too much. + +But then someone had a good idea. They made the game even easier to play. Now, everyone could play and still have a chance to get a good score. Everyone was very happy, and the game was back to being fun again. +Once there was a man named Bob who wanted to have a mustache. He went to the store to get one but he couldn't find one that was the right size. He asked the store clerk for help, but she had no idea. + +Luckily, Bob remembered that his friend Ben had a mustache. He went over to Ben's house and asked if he could supply him with the mustache he wanted. Ben was happy to help and gave Bob the mustache. + +Bob was so excited about the mustache. He wore it every day and it made him look like a real man. Everyone noticed the mustache and said how handsome it looked. + +But Bob's friends noticed something strange. Whenever they talked to Bob, they could never hear what he said. It was as if he had become deaf. + +Bob took off his mustache and showed his friends that he was wearing an invisible hearing aid. With the aid, he was able to hear clearly again. His friends were relieved to know that Bob still had his hearing. From then on, Bob made sure to supply himself with the proper equipment to keep his hearing intact. +James was an adventurous three-year-old. He loved exploring the world around him. One day, his mom took him to a beautiful meadow. In the meadow, he saw a big tree with a special spear stuck in it. James thought the spear was so cool and he wanted to get it. + +He ran up to the tree and tried to reach it, but it was too high. He tried to climb it, but it was too slippery. He looked around and saw a large rock. He ran over to it and climbed up as high as he could, but he still couldn't reach the spear. + +He had an idea. He asked his mom to carry him up to the tree. His mom happily agreed and he yielded himself to her arms. She carried him up to the spear and he happily grabbed it out of the tree. + +He was so proud and excited he ran back to the rock with his spear and waved it around. He decided to keep his special spear as a reminder of this adventurous day! +Once upon a time, there was a lonely turkey. Every day he walked around looking for friends but no one would play with him. One day, while wandering around he came across a big pond. When he looked closer, he saw a lot of little fish swimming around. The turkey was so excited, he decided to dive right in. The water was very cold and the turkey swam all around. He found so many new friends in the pond and was no longer lonely. They swam and played together, day after day. The turkey was so happy to finally have friends. + +The end. +One day, a clown named Jack came to town. He wanted to show the kids his special tricks. He packed his truck with all of his supplies. The truck was full and he needed to load more. He went to the store and bought a bunch of sour apples. + +He drove back to town and set up his show. All of the children were excited to see Jack the clown. He performed some amazing tricks and the kids were amazed. They laughed and clapped their hands. + +At the end of the show, Jack loaded all of his things back in his truck. He waved goodbye to the kids and drove off to his next show. Everyone had a great time and the kids especially liked the sour apples. The children's day was made special by the visit of Jack the clown. +Mum and Dad were in the park. Mum had a football and Dad had a big, thick book. Dad said, "Let's have some fun!" He opened the book and read a story about kicking. Mum smiled and said, "Let's try it!" So Mum and Dad put their book away and started to kick the football. Both of them laughed as they kicked it back and forth. The football went higher and higher each time they kicked it. They ran around, kicking the ball and having fun. Finally, Mum said, "Let's go home now. We had lots of fun!" They went home and Mum tucked the football away in its thick bag. Dad smiled and said, "Let's have more fun tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a lily. It was pale and pretty. One day the lily was growing up tall, so high that it almost touched the sky. Suddenly, there was a loud crack! The lily had broken. It broke into two pieces. One piece was on the ground, and one piece stayed in the sky. Everyone was so sad that the lily had broken. But then something magical happened. A new lily started to grow from the broken piece on the ground. It was a pale, soft lily. Everyone was so happy that the new lily had grown. And they often took care of it, so that it could stay healthy and happy. The End. +Mommy had a vase. It was very big, and it was very beautiful. It had a pretty flower in it. Mommy was very glad. + +One day, Daddy came home from work. He was very excited to see Mommy and the vase. He came up to it, and he wanted to touch it. But Mommy said, "No! Don't touch the vase!" + +But Daddy didn't listen. He pinched the vase. He pinched it too hard and the vase broke into many pieces. Daddy was not glad. + +Mommy was very sad. She was so mad at Daddy that she said he couldn't touch any of her things ever again. Daddy was very sorry and he said he would never pinch anything again. Mommy was glad, but the vase was still broken. +A 3 year old was playing in the park. She saw something very interesting on the ground. It was a pastel. She brought it to her mom to show her. The mom was very happy and said they could take it home. The 3 year old was so excited that she couldn't wait to show it to her dad. + +When the 3 year old got home she put the pastel on the table and her dad said they could make a surprise. He took some matches and lit them up and burned the pastel. It made a clear smoke that filled the room. + +The 3 year old was so amazed! She couldn't believe that burning the pastel made something so cool. She was so happy that she asked her dad to do it again. So he did and the 3 year old enjoyed it until it was time for bed. She couldn't wait to tell her friends at school what she learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was only three years old and was very curious about the world around him. One day, he noticed something in the sky that made him gasp. It was an angel! But it didn't look like any angel he'd seen before. + +Joe was confused and amazed at the same time. The angel began to fly closer and closer, until it arrived right in front of him. Joe was so excited that he couldn't speak. The angel smiled at him and said, "Hello Joe. I'm here to help you on your journey of understanding the world around you." + +Joe was so ignorant about the power of the angel, but he was willing to learn. The angel said he would teach Joe everything he needed to know and Joe agreed. + +For days, Joe and the angel talked and explored the world together. Joe asked lots of questions and the angel answered them with patience. In the end, Joe had a newfound appreciation for knowledge and the power of wisdom. + +The angel waved goodbye one last time and flew away. Joe smiled and waved too, thankful for the angel's help. He never forgot the lesson the angel taught him and he was no longer ignorant. He was now wiser, thanks to the angel. +John was frightened. He was walking near his house when he saw something move. It was big and green and it had pointy ears. John was sure it was a monster! + +But then he noticed a sweet smell. He looked more closely and saw it was a lollipop! It was bouncing around on the ground. He was still scared, but he wanted the lollipop. + +He slowly moved towards it. He reached out his hand and grabbed the lollipop. He smiled and tasted the sweetness. The monster was gone. + +John was happy now. He moved back home with the lollipop and he wasn't scared any more. +One day, Jake was feeling adventurous. He ran outside for an adventure. He grabbed his folder and decided to walk up the hill. He saw lots of trees and flowers. It was so beautiful. + +Jake kept climbing higher and higher. After some time, he finally reached the top of the hill. He looked down and saw a big lake. The sun was shining brightly. + +He was happy. He took out his folder and wrote something in it. He then looked around to take in the beautiful scenery. + +Before he knew it, the sun had started to rise. Jake watched in awe as the sun slowly rose in the sky. He felt happy and excited to have experienced such an adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: a girl and a boy. Every day, they would play together in the park. One day, they had an exciting talk. They both wanted the same key! It looked very powerful. + +The boy said, “I want it! I found it first!†+ +But the girl said, “No, I want this key!†+ +So they sat under a big tree and discussed. They both wanted the key, but neither of them wanted to share it. + +Finally, they had a bright idea. They decided to split the key in two pieces. One half would go to the girl, and one half to the boy. The powerful key was now in two pieces, and both of them were happy. + +The two friends had found a way to share the key and still both be happy. They were the best of friends and never argued again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She liked to go for walks in her garden. One day, as Mia was walking, she stumbled on a cherry tree. She was so excited to find it! Mia quickly walked up to the cherry tree and saw lots of cherries. She didn't know what to do. + +Mia carefully reached out her hand to pick one of the cherries, but then she heard a noise. It was a bad noise! Mia was scared and jumped back. Then out from behind the tree, she saw a big red animal. It was a fox! + +Mia was so scared of the fox that she turned around and ran away. She ran very fast, so the fox could not catch her. Finally, Mia arrived back in her garden, safe and sound. Although Mia was scared, she was very happy to have stumbled upon the cherry tree. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jane and Paul. Jane wanted to go for a walk, so she asked Paul to join her. Paul said yes, so they set out. + +The sun was shining and the birds were signing. They decided to take a path with lots of zigzags. As they walked, they discussed things that had happened at school. + +Suddenly, they stopped. Jane had stepped in a puddle and she felt ashamed. Paul was not mad. Instead, he helped her cross the puddle by making a bridge. + +With that, they continued their walk. When they arrived back home, they were both happy. They had had a lot of fun and they were excited to do it again soon. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to go to the doctor. She was so excited. She put on her pretty dress and ran outside. + +The little girl went to the doctor's office and saw a lot of other children there. They all looked very clean. The girl went into the doctor's room. It was very pretty. The doctor smiled at her and asked her how she was feeling. The little girl said she was happy and healthy. + +The doctor checked her and said she was doing very well. She gave the little girl a sticker before she left. The girl thanked the doctor and said goodbye. She was very happy to go home. + +When the little girl got home she showed her sticker to her mom. Mom was very proud of her. She said going to the doctor was a very brave thing to do. The little girl smiled and said it was fun. + +The little girl went to the doctor's office often and it always made her feel pretty and proud. +Bobby and Lucy were playing together in the park. Suddenly, Lucy thought it would be a fun idea to take a photo of Bobby on the swing. Bobby, who was shy and embarrassed, said no. But Lucy kept asking. Bobby said no again, but Lucy wouldn't listen, so he finally said yes. + +When Lucy had taken the photo, Bobby saw that it wasn't good. His face was bright red and he didn't look happy. He felt embarrassed and he was so sad. Lucy felt sorry and put her camera away. She said she was sorry for making Bobby feel embarrassed. + +They hugged and Bobby felt better. Lucy said, "Let's take another photo!" Bobby smiled and said, "Yes!" They took another photo and this one was much better - Bobby looked happy and he wasn't embarrassed! They both laughed and smiled a lot. +Jim and his sister were outside playing. Jim wanted to play a game so his sister said she would play if he could tell her about it. Jim said he wanted to play a game where they talk to the birds. Jim said the birds would fly and he and his sister would give a score to how graceful the birds were. He said the highest score would win. + +Jim and his sister ran around the garden looking for birds to talk to. They soon spotted a graceful bird. They talked to it and both gave it a score of seven. + +They soon found another bird and talked to it too. This bird was even more graceful. They both gave it an eight. Now the only thing left to do was figure out who won! Jim said he thought he won because his score was higher. His sister said she thought she won because she scored the first bird. + +After a few minutes of discussion, they both realised that it was a tie! So they decided to give both birds a score of nine and call it a draw. Jim and his sister laughed and hugged each other, happy that they had figured out a way to both be happy. +Mumma had an idea. She wanted to try yoga. She asked her little daughter, "Do you want to try yoga?" Little girls eyes lit up in excitement and she said, "Yes please!" +Mumma said, "Okay, but you must promise to be careful and listen to me. Can you do that?" Little girl nodded her head and mumma permitted her to try yoga. + +They went to the yoga class. Little girl was excited but also feeling a bit scared. But mumma was with her and soon she felt better. Together they tried out all the poses. It was so much fun! + +At the end, little girl was feeling very tired. It was time to go home. On the way, mumma asked her, "So do you like yoga?†Little girl said, "Yes! I like it a lot!" She was looking forward to coming back for another class. +Jenny was a little girl who loved to play in the sun. She looked across the yard and saw a big patch of grass. She wanted to go and play on the grass, so she ran over. + +The grass felt hard on her feet. Jenny kept running. She jumped and laughed as she ran. The grass tickled her toes. + +She kept running until she was tired, then she sat down and rested. Her shoes were all full of grass. She brushed off her shoes and kept playing. + +Jenny stayed on the grass all day, until the sun went down. She was very happy and knew that she would come back and keep playing on the grass tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to quarrel a lot. Her mom and dad were always telling her to calm down, but the girl never seemed to listen. + +One day, the girl got into an argument with her brother. She wanted to have the last piece of butter, but her brother said it was his turn to have it. The two of them shouted and yelled at each other until finally Dad stepped in. + +Dad said he would tell them how to decide, but they had to do what he said. He told them to take turns running around the house, seeing who could get back to the kitchen table first. + +The brother and sister both agreed, and off they ran! The brother was very fast, but the girl was fit and ran just as fast. In the end, the girl got back to the table first. She was so happy that she had won, and she got the last piece of butter too! + +And that is the story of how the brother and sister stopped their quarrel with a little friendly competition. +Once upon a time there was a dark room. In the room was a candle that was very still. It did not move. The candle was dead. + +Suddenly a person appeared in the room. They stood next to the candle and waved their hand over it. The candle started to shine! + +The person was very happy. They kept their hand over the candle and it kept shining. Everyone was amazed. + +The candle kept burning and everyone kept smiling. They could now see in the dark room. The candle was now alive! The person kept standing next to the candle and keeping it alive. + +Everything was wonderful! Everyone was so happy that the candle was alive and they could see! The end! +Once there was a great festival and all the children came together to share. The children were all excited to be with each other and have a good time. Everyone brought something special to share, ranging from yummy snacks to amazing toys! + +There were games to play together and music to dance to. One little boy named Tom had a special surprise to share. He had brought a wonderful balloon to give away, and the other children were so happy to see it. Tom let out the balloon and everyone watched as it floated higher and higher in the sky. + +At the end of the day, everyone shared hugs and said goodbye. All of the children had had a great time at the festival, and knew they would never forget it. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl who was lost in the woods. The sun had gone down and the sky was very dark. She was feeling scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly she saw an exit. She ran towards it and it led her back out of the woods. She was so grateful for the exit that she couldn't stop smiling. + +But after a while she got lost again. This time it was even darker and she was feeling very scared. She wanted to go back to where she came from. + +Then she heard a voice telling her to reverse. She wasn't sure what the voice meant, but she did it anyway. She began to walk backwards, and soon the exit reappeared. + +Once again she was very grateful, and safe. She ran through the exit and back to the place she knew. She had learned an important lesson that day - that if you ever feel lost, just reverse and look for the exit! +Mum and Dad were in a hurry. They were busy tidying up their house and getting ready to go out. Dad was folding blankets and putting them on the left side of the bed. Mum was putting away books on the right side of the shelf. + +The little girl watched them as they worked and wanted to help. She picked up a doll and put it on the left side of the bed. Then she grabbed a cushion and put it on the right side of the shelf. + +Mum and Dad smiled and said thank you. They were very proud that the little girl was being so tidy. They hugged her and said it was time to go. + +The little girl quickly ran out of the house. Mum and Dad hurried to catch up with her. They were in a hurry to get all the things done and to have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there lived a gentle sailor. He lived in a small boat on the sea. He loved to sail in his boat, exploring different places and meeting new people. + +One day the gentle sailor's boat got caught in a strong storm. There were thunder and lightning, and the boat was shaking. But the gentle sailor just stayed calm and kept his boat on the right path. + +The storm finally passed and the gentle sailor felt very tired. He decided to find a safe bay to remain in. He sailed for a few hours untilh e found a peaceful bay. + +The gentle sailor remained in the bay for several days, resting and eating. He met some new friends and had a wonderful time. Then one day he decided to continue his journey. + +The gentle sailor thanked everyone for their help and said goodbye. He smiled and said he would remember the bay forever. Then he sailed away, and disappeared into the horizon. +Jack and Jenny were best friends. They were always together and did lots of fun things. One of their favorite things to do, was to record the beautiful birds that flew all around the shelter. + +On one special day, Jack and Jenny went to the shelter. It was a charming place with lots of trees, butterflies, and birds of all different kinds. Jack had a special box that you could attach to his shirt. It was called a recorder and it recorded the birds singing. + +The birds sang beautiful songs and they were so happy that Jack and Jenny could hear them. Jack and Jenny sang and danced with the birds, and it was so much fun! They stayed as long as they could and recorded as many birds as they could until it was time for them to go home. + +Jack and Jenny thanked the birds for all the wonderful sounds they had made, and said goodbye until next time. They went home with the birds' songs in their hearts, and in Jack's recorder. +Mumma was very grateful when she went to the store. She bought a teaspoon for dinner. She had to pass it to Daddy so he could stir the food. + +Mumma said thank you to Daddy for helping out. Daddy was so grateful he gave her a big hug. Mumma and Daddy both laughed when they saw the funny teaspoon. + +After dinner, Mumma and Daddy took the teaspoon to the sink and passed it to each other so they could wash it. When they were done they passed it back and forth until it was totally dry. Then they put it back in the cupboard so they would have it at dinner time again. + +Mumma said "That was fun! Let's do it again tomorrow!". Daddy nodded in agreement and they all went to bed happy. +Once upon a time there was a label. It was tough and strong. But one day a big storm came and it tried to destroy the label. It blew hard and pushed, but the label was too tough. The wind just couldn't get it down. + +Suddenly, a little boy appeared. He saw the label and knew he could help. He grabbed it tightly and pulled. The label was tough, but eventually he pulled it off. + +The little boy was proud of his work. The label had been destroyed and the wind couldn't hurt it anymore. The label was gone and so was the storm! +Once upon a time, there was a train. The train was going for a ride to the mountains. As the train chugged along, the passengers saw some pretty flowers that smelled spicy. The train paused for a moment before it carried on chugging. + +Then, the train went inside a tunnel, and the passengers smelled a strange smell. It was the smell of gas! The train stopped quickly and everyone paused. Everyone held their breath, because the gas smelled yucky. + +When the train came back out of the tunnel, the passengers took a big breath of fresh air. All the flowers were still there, but the spicy smell was much stronger now. + +The passengers all smiled, happy that the train was back outside safely. They enjoyed looking at the flowers again and the train started chugging along. + +Everyone sang and the train carried on, until they reached the mountains. What an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a small fish who lived in the sea. It loved to swim around with its friends, chasing each other and having fun. + +One day, the fish saw a pretty shell lying on the ocean floor. It wanted to show it off for its friends, so it quickly swam to the shell and picked it up. + +The fish was very proud of the shell. It thought it was so independent! It loved that every time it showed off the shell, its friends would admire it. + +So, the fish continued to swim around with its shell. It glided through the water, feeling free and happy. + +The fish kept that shell with it always. Whenever it was around its friends, it would show it off. That shell made the fishfeel independent and proud. It was the best shell ever! +Once upon a time there was a cow named Daisy. Daisy was a very fearful cow and she never left her barn. But one day she decided to start a journey. She was scared, but she made it out of the barn and onto the open fields. + +The sun felt warm and inviting, and Daisy started to feel braver. She ate lots of the grass, and made friends with the other animals in the field. She was having a great time! + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise that made her very fearful. It was thunder! Daisy started to run in all directions, and she ran so much that she got tired. When the thunder stopped, she stopped running and went to find a safe spot. + +Daisy curled up in the corner of the barn and settled down for the night. She was back to being safe and secure, and she never wanted to leave the barn again. She learned that although it can be scary to start new adventures, it can also be a lot of fun! +Once upon a time there was a nation full of green grass. +One day the bunnies in the nation decided they wanted to have a hopping party. +All of the bunnies hopped and hopped through the green grass until they were tired. +They stopped to rest and then they hopped some more. +The fun lasted all day and it made the bunnies very happy. +At the end of the day, all of the bunnies lay down in the green grass and watched the sun go down. +It was a perfect day of hopping for the whole nation. +One day, a little girl was outside playing. It was an ordinary day, but it started to rain. She loved rain and ran around under the showers. There was a football, so she kicked it and laughed. She chased the football and jumped in the puddles. Even though the rain was cold, it was fun. + +She loved playing in the rain, but eventually she had to go inside. Inside, she hugged a warm blanket and hugged a teddy bear. She was very sleepy and soon dozed off. + +The rain was now over and the sun was out. It was a fun day, and the little girl would remember this ordinary day for the long time. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who liked to wander. He would wander through the fields and up hills. One day the little boy saw a very comfortable hill. It was furry, soft and warm. He decided to take a nap. As he dozed off he imagined the hill was a boat, sailing away into the clouds. + +When he woke up the hill was still there. He lay there quietly and enjoyed the sun and the breeze. In the distance, he heard some birds singing. He felt so warm and secure. He stared up at the blue sky and felt so happy. + +After a while, the little boy got up, said goodbye to the comfortable hill and continued to wander around. He never forgot the special Hill and it made him smile when he thought about it. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny. His name was Winky and he loved to hop around. One day, he was hopping in the garden when he saw something shiny. He hopped closer to have a better look and saw it was a yummy carrot! + +Winky wanted the carrot but was too shy to take it. He blinked one long wink. Then something magical happened! The carrot hopped into Winky's paw! He was so happy he couldn't help but giggle. + +Winky was so excited to take the carrot home. He wanted to share it with his friends. He hopped home and gave them the juicy carrot. Everyone was so happy! The chubby bunny hopped around, giving everyone a little wink. + +The end. +Once there was a modest place by the sea. It was an old, cosy cottage and the people who lived there were very happy. + +All was well until one day, two of the people started to quarrel. Everyone was sad and upset. The quarrel went on and on and it seemed like it would never end. + +But then one day, two little birds flew in and sang their happy song. The music was beautiful and it lifted everyone's feelings. The two people who were arguing listened and stopped their quarrel. + +The two people smiled and hugged, and the people of the modest place were happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful bird with bright coloured wings. He flew high in the sky and looked down upon the world. Everywhere he looked, he saw sadness and sorrow. This made the bird very sad and he wanted to help. So he flapped his wings and flew from village to village, bringing joy and happiness to every person he passed. + +The bird kept flying all day, until he reached a big village. On the edge of the village he saw a little girl, sitting on the ground, crying. The bird perched on her shoulder and asked why she was so sad. + +The little girl spoke and said that she had lost something very special to her, and she was unable to find it. The bird comforted the little girl, and after a while, the bird thought of something. He flew around the village, quickly looking for what the little girl had lost. + +After a while, he finally found it! The little girl was overjoyed. She hugged the bird tightly, and thanked him with tears of joy. She was so happy that her lost item was found. The bird was happy too and they both smiled and flapped their wings in the air, rejoicing. + +The little girl and the bird soon became friends and the little girl would visit the bird's nest, to thank him for all his help. Even though the bird could not speak, the little girl could feel his love and kindness, and it +Mum and Dad were at the beach. It was a sunny day and there was lots of junk to explore. + +Dad pointed at a pair of shoes lying at the edge of the beach. Mum exclaimed, "What a unique pair of shoes!" + +Dad picked up the shoes and walked over to a toy shop. They wanted to show the shopkeeper the shoes. + +The shopkeeper was amazed at the beautiful shoes. He decided to buy them from Mum and Dad. + +Mum and Dad were so happy, they decided to buy an ice cream with all that money. Dad pointed at the ice cream shop and the whole family made their way there. + +At the ice cream shop, Mum and Dad got themselves a unique flavour of ice cream and enjoyed it all the way back home. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog, who loved to play. The dog wanted to go fast, so every day it would mix play with speed. It would run around excitedly, its short legs carrying it faster and faster. + +The dog loved to explore, and ran filled with joy around the garden, its tail wagging happily. It found so many exciting things, it couldn't help but howl with joy. + +The dog's excitement grew, as it realised it could go even faster. It would mix quick jumps with some loud barks, almost as if it were flying. The dog was filled with energy and excitement, and it made sure its loyalty was rewarded with more and more playtime. + +The dog never seemed to tire, and every day it kept mixing play and speed until it was time to go home. But the dog only stopped when it wanted to, and always ran with a smile on its face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She was three years old and loved playing with her friends. Today, Sue's parents were off to a meeting and she was sad that she couldn't go. + +But Sue was determined to have a fun day so she decided to play with her toys. She played dolls and pretend tea parties, but then she felt something wet on her face. Sue had tears in her eyes and she didn't know why. + +She wiped away the tears with her hands and went to sit on the couch. There she thought about why she was so sad. She realized it was because her parents were leaving for their meeting without her. + +So, Sue found a toy to cheer her up. Soon, she was happily playing again and no more tears came. Sue was happy and feeling better. The meeting was done, and when they got home, they were so happy to see her smiling again. +Once upon a time there was a princess. She was very beautiful and she liked to slide! Every day she would put on her royal dress and slide down the big hill in the park. Everyone who saw the princess sliding thought it was so interesting! + +One day, the princess went sliding on a special slide. It was shaped like a heart and it was pink. It was the most fun slide of all! She went up and down it again and again. + +The princess couldn't help but smile as she slid. She was so happy! After a while, she stopped and waved goodbye to the slide. + +The princess had had such a fun time. She smiled and said, “I love to slide!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly. Lilly was three years old. Lilly wanted something special for her bedroom. + +One day, she went to the store with her mom and dad. Lilly saw lots of things she liked, but then she saw something even better - a pretty vase. She knew she needed the vase for her bedroom! + +Lilly asked her mom and dad if she could get the vase. They said yes. Lilly was so happy! + +That night, Lilly put the vase in her bedroom. In the morning, she made something special to put in it - yummy cupcakes! The vase looked so beautiful with the cupcakes inside! + +Lilly was so proud of her vase. She was happy she had found something she needed for her room. +Once upon a time, there was a barber named Bob. Bob was very attractive, with a gorgeous smile and kind eyes. One day, Bob wanted to escape from his town, so he decided to take a walk. + +He walked and walked until he came across a beautiful green field. He walked through the green field and eventually found a pond. The pond was very pretty, and it was surrounded by flowers. + +Bob stopped to listen to the birds singing and he spotted a big butterfly fluttering around the flowers. He was so happy that he forgot all about wanting to escape. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a loud noise behind him. It was a group of kids, who wanted to catch the butterfly. Bob quickly grabbed the butterfly and helped it escape. He carefully set the butterfly free and watched it float away. + +Bob thought to himself that this was the best escape he could have asked for. He smiled and returned back to his town, feeling very happy for having helped the charming butterfly escape. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They liked to watch the colorful sky together. The sky was so bright with many colors. They liked to watch the sun as it came up, with its big yellow face. The friends smiled when they watched the sky get filled up with colors. + +Then one day, they saw the most amazing thing. They watched a rainbow stretching across the sky. Its colors were so bright and happy. They watched in amazement and they laughed with joy. + +The friends loved to watch the colorful sky together. It made them smile every time. They felt so happy to see all the colors filling up the sky. But then it was time to go home. They said goodbye until next time. +Mommy and Daddy had a plan. They were going to the big building next door. Mommy was carrying a big bag with their lunch inside. Daddy said they were going to hear a lecture. + +When they arrived, Daddy was very anxious. He kept walking around and looking at the building. Mommy was calm and said it would be ok. + +They went inside and found many seats. Mommy and Daddy sat down and waited. After a little while, the man at the front of the room started talking. He was teaching about lots of different things. Daddy was very interested. Mommy was watching Daddy with a big smile. + +When the lecture was finished, Mommy and Daddy went back home. It was nice to have a plan and spend time together. +Once there was an ordinary man who had a telephone. One day, he saw something that made him so happy. It was a magical flying machine - a spaceship - that appeared in the sky! + +The man went inside the spaceship. Inside, he saw buttons and lights. He pressed the bright yellow button and the spaceship took off! He flew high up in the sky. + +He saw strange planets and stars. He saw meteorites and comets. He called his family on the telephone and told them the amazing adventure he was having in the spaceship. + +Then he flew back home. When he arrived, the spaceship had disappeared. But the man was happy knowing he had an exciting adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a cute doggy who was very playful. He was always running around and having lots of fun with the other doggies in his neighborhood. He loved to play until he got too tired to go anymore. + +One day, his mommy warned him about going outside when it was dark. She told him it was too dangerous and his little doggy paws could get hurt. But the doggy was too excited and didn’t listen. He ran out into the night without thinking. + +Unfortunately, the doggy met a big, mean cat. The cat had a very harsh look in his eye and growled in a menacing way. The doggy was so scared he ran all the way back home. + +His mommy was very angry and warned him never to go outside at night again. She wasn’t being mean but was teaching him to be safe. + +The doggy was very obedient and stayed home at night after that. He still had lots of fun but was always careful to stay safe and obey his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who liked to swim in the lake. Her favourite thing to do was find stones and splash in the waters. One day while she was swimming, she noticed a friendly fish swimming in the lake beside her. + +The girl was so excited to meet the fish that she followed it around the lake. The fish seemed to like it, as it kept swimming back to her. Every day the girl would come back and the two would have fun swimming together in the lake. The friendly fish even let her hold on to its fin as it swam! + +The girl was so happy to have found a friend that she decided to bring the fish a gift. She brought the fish a big, shiny stone. When the fish saw the stone, it was very happy and started showing the girl around the lake, showing her all the wonderful things to see and do. + +From that day on, every time the girl came to swim in the lake, the friendly fish was there, splashing around with her and playing with the stones. What a fun time they had! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to cook. He had a chalkboard with a wooden spoon and a pot full of bubbling water. + +Every day the boy tried to make something delicious. One day, he had an idea. He mixed chalk with water and stirred it with his wooden spoon. + +The boy was so excited when he took his first taste. But it was horrible! His face made an 'X' and he laughed. + +The little boy thought about his poor neighbours who didn't have anything to cook. He decided to share his chalk soup with them. He ran off to their house and shared his soup (even though it was a bit strange). + +However, not everyone was so generous. One selfish neighbour refused to share anything they had cooked. The boy asked why and the neighbour said, "I cooked it and it's mine!" The little boy just smiled and went home, understanding. From that day on, the little boy cooked with his heart, so that everyone could enjoy his food. +Once upon a time, Lucy was going on an exciting safari! She was so happy and excited to go! She was wearing a beautiful red dress, and when she arrived the adventure was even more amazing! She saw so many beautiful animals, and went on so many fun rides. + +But later, Lucy regretted her decisions. She wished she had brought a different dress, maybe blue instead of red. She also regretted that she hadn't listened to her mom, who said she should bring an extra hat and sunglasses. She was so hot and the sun was so bright, it hurt her eyes and she wished she had been more prepared. + +In the end, Lucy enjoyed herself, even though she had regrets. She reminded herself to always be prepared, so that she never has regrets again! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Sam and Lola. They liked to do lots of fun things together. One day, they decided to create a club. They thought it would be lots of fun. + +First, they decided what their club was and what it was going to do. They wanted it to be a play club, so they decided to do lots of fun activities and games. + +Next, they worked together to build the club. They used green paint to decorate the walls, and put lots of toys and books inside. + +When their club was ready, Sam and Lola invited all of their friends to join the club. Everyone had so much fun playing, running around, and reading stories. It was the best club ever! +Once upon a time, there was a brown feather. It was blowing in the wind, getting closer and closer to the ground. It kept floating until it finally stopped and rested on the grass. + +The feather stayed still for a moment, then started to move again when a gentle breeze blew across it. The feather flew up and came to a tall tree in the middle of a meadow. + +The feather flew towards the top branches of the tree and gently landed on one of them. It stayed there, observing the world below. + +But after a few minutes, the feather had enough and decided to quit. It flew away and moved in circles until it finally landed on the grass again. + +The brown feather stayed there and looked around, content and happy with its journey. It was time to rest, and the feather knew it had made the right decision to quit. +Once upon a time there was a green cactus in the desert. It was so tall and so green and all the other plants around it were so small. Every day when the sun shone brightly in the sky, the cactus would gaze out over the desert and see all the other plants and animals. + +One day, the cactus was gazing out and saw two little children who were playing in the desert. They were giggling and laughing, and the cactus smiled at them. Sometimes, when it was too hot to play in the midday sun, the children would come to cool off in the shade of the cactus. + +The cactus loved to watch the children play. It enjoyed the coolness of their hands as they touched the prickly leaves. And the cactus was always so happy to see these two little children! + +One day, the children gave the cactus a surprise. They found a little green pot and planted the cactus in it. After that, they watered it with love and they visited it together every day. + +The cactus was so happy in its new home and it never stopped gazing out over the desert. And if you listen carefully, you may still hear the cactus smile as the children play in the desert sun! +Once upon a time, there was a tomato. It was happy and wanted to play, but it couldn't. It was stuck in a box. The tomato wondered if anyone would ever release it from the box. + +One day, a serious-looking man came along. He looked at the tomato and said, "I will release you now. You can go and play." The tomato felt happy and excited. + +The man picked up the tomato and opened the box. He let the tomato go, and it rolled out into the fresh air. It was finally free! + +The tomato smiled, and it thanked the man. Then it happily rolled off to find its friends and play. And the tomato played and laughed until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a big cherry tree. Every day, the sun would rise and the birds would perch on the branches of the cherry tree. They would sing and record their melodies. + +One day, a boy named Pat came to the tree. He had never seen a big cherry before and was so excited! He ran to the tree, hoping to find cherries growing on it. + +As Pat looked up, he couldn't believe his eyes. Hanging from the branches were the biggest cherries he had ever seen! He carefully reached up and picked one from the tree. + +He knew he had to record this special moment. So Pat took out his camera and stood back, taking a photo of the cherry tree. He captured the beautiful colours of the cherries and the chirping of the birds. + +Pat thanked the cherry tree for the amazing experience and went on his way. From then on, he always kept the photo in a special frame and looked at it whenever he wanted to record the special memory of the big cherry tree. +Once upon a time, there was a navy boat in the ocean. It was a sunny day and the sun was shining in the sky. All of a sudden, it began to rain. Huge splashes hit the boat and made big waves in the sea. The crew on the boat felt very anxious. They were scared that the boat might sink. + +Luckily, the boat stayed afloat. The rain stopped and the sun came out again. The navy boat floated peacefully under the warm sunshine. The crew smiled and enjoyed the view. + +As they sailed, a school of dolphins appeared. They were having so much fun playing in the water. They jumped and splashed everywhere. The crew watched them in awe. The dolphins made them feel happy and calm again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very happy. Everywhere she would go, she always had a big smile on her face. Everyone loved when she came around, because she always spoke in a soft sweet voice and made them feel excited. + +One day, the little girl was walking through the forest. It was very quiet and dull, so she decided to speak to the trees to see if they would say something back. But no matter how hard she spoke to the trees, they never seemed to say anything in return. + +The next day, the little girl decided to try something different. She smiled very, very brightly, and without saying a word, she sent her smile across the forest. Suddenly, the trees and plants around her started to whisper and move. They were so happy to receive her smile! From then on, the little girl kept speaking and smiling in the forest, and the trees always responded. +The boy was happy. He was generous and wanted to give everyone a special present. He thought long and hard, and then he had an idea. He went to his garage and got his bicycle. He lifted it up, and carried it over to his friend's house. His friend was so happy. He couldn't believe how generous the boy was. His friend thanked him and said, "I love it! I can ride it all day and have lots of fun." They both smiled, and the boy was even happier. He was generous and it felt great! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sam. She was very organized and knew just what to do. + +One day, Sam wanted to make a surprise for her mom. She grabbed her supplies and found a cozy spot. + +To make the surprise, Sam needed to lift her leg. So she slowly lifted her leg up until it was high in the air. Her leg felt so strong and light. + +With all her strength, Sam held her leg up and reached for the supplies. She started putting everything together. She organized it all so it looked perfect. + +With a big smile, Sam was ready to show her mom. She gave her mom the surprise and they both smiled. Sam was so proud of herself. +Once there was a little girl, who wanted to play with her doll. She took it outside, but it started to rain. The little girl's skirt got wet. + +She was very sad and she prayed for sunshine. Suddenly the clouds moved away and the sun shone again! The little girl was so happy, she began to twirl around. The sun dried up her wet skirt and she was able to play with her doll. + +The little girl was so excited she danced with her doll. She danced around and around until the sun set. Then the little girl went inside and thanked God for the sunshine. She was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a harmless doll who loved to explore the world. She wanted to try everything, so she set off on an adventure. Everywhere she went, she looked for something new. + +One day, the doll came across a bright, yellow field. She was so excited, and wanted to play in it. She ran to the field and began to explore. Suddenly, she found something buried underneath. + +Carefully, the doll dug it up. It was a special box! She opened it cautiously, and what did she find? A magical yielder! + +The doll was so happy, she scooped up the yielder and ran back to her home. She was so excited to show her friends! The doll peacefully held the yielder, and she couldn't wait to show them what she had found. + +The doll and her friends were overjoyed with the harmless yielder. They had so much fun with it, playing in the yellow field. The yielder brought so much joy to the doll and her friends, and made all of their days brighter. +Once there was a little girl named Rachel. She loved to go on walks with her mommy. + +One day, Rachel and her mommy wanted to go to the park. Rachel put on her favourite sweater and her mommy opened the door. + +When they got there, Rachel started to play on the swing set. The swing looked very fun, but it was a bit filthy. Rachel didn't mind though because she was having a great time. + +When it was time to leave, Rachel and her mommy included a visit to the ice cream shop. Rachel was so excited when her mommy got her an ice cream cone. + +It was time to go home, so they said goodbye to the park and started walking home. Rachel was wearing her favourite sweater and still thinking about the ice cream. She was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty gorilla living in the jungle. He was so strong and he really liked to play. +One day, he went out exploring, but he couldn't find anyone to play with. Suddenly, he saw a thing he had never seen before - a giant tree trunk! He thought it looked really fun, but he was too scared to climb it. + +But then, right at the top of the tree a voice said, "It is OK, young gorilla. You may climb if you like!" He looked around and saw a beautiful, mighty bird perched at the top of the tree. + +The bird said, "Come, young gorilla. I permit you to climb this tree!" The gorilla was so happy and excited, he quickly scrambled up the tree. He went all the way to the top and sat next to the bird. + +They both looked out onto the jungle below and watched the sun set. The gorilla and the bird became best friends and played in the tree every day. They were both very happy and the mighty gorilla never felt lonely again! +Once there was a very wealthy man who had a special problem to solve. He had a huge pile of bricks and he didn't know what to do with them. One day, the man got an idea - he would ask the children! The man went around the village asking all the children for help. Finally, the man found a small 3 year old who solved the problem with ease. The little boy suggested to the man to build a play castle with the bricks. The wealthy man thought it was a great idea and thanked the little boy. He took the bricks and built an amazing play castle. All the children in the village were thrilled and they played in the castle all day! +One day, a very adorable puppy was playing. The puppy had a big brown arm and it used its arm to run around in the grass. The puppy's little feet moved quickly and it barked with excitement. + +It didn't notice when a big black cat came to join the game. The cat meowed as it ran towards the puppy. At first, the puppy was scared, but then it realised that the cat was there to play. + +The puppy and the cat ran around the garden together. They barked and meowed happily as they played. The puppy chased the cat and the cat chased the puppy. They frolicked around in the sunshine and had so much fun. + +When they were all done playing, they curled up together and fell fast asleep. It was so cute how adorable they were. +Once upon a time, there was a very thick forest. Few people ever ventured here, because they were scared that they might vanish. One day, a girl arrived at the forest. She was going to a university and had been walking for days. + +Suddenly, she saw something brilliant in the sky. It was a shooting star! The star vanished, but the girl couldn't believe her eyes. She decided to explore the forest to see what else she could find. + +The girl ventured further and further in, and soon found a clearing. In the middle of the clearing was a big castle! It looked like it belonged to a university. The girl was amazed and excited. + +She knocked on the castle door and a tall wizard appeared. He said the castle had vanished many years ago, but the shooting star had made it reappear. Then the wizard vanished in a puff of smoke. + +The girl was so happy she decided to stay at the university and learn magic. And that's how the thick forest became her new home. +The little girl saw an enormous animal in the forest. She wanted to touch it, but she was scared. She stood very still to try and make it disappear. Suddenly the creature opened its huge mouth and let out an enormous roar. It was so loud that the little girl surrenderd. She turned and ran very fast. When she looked back the creature was gone. She was relieved. From then on she remembered that anything can be beaten if you surrender. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lisa. She was a very busy girl and always had lots of tasks to do. + +One day, Lisa was very tired and thirsty after a long day of running her errands. She wanted to take a break, so she went to get a drink of water. + +As she went to the kitchen, she saw that her mother was also busy. She was making dinner and asked Lisa to help her with the task. Lisa was happy to help her mom and worked hard to finish the task. + +When Lisa was finished, she was very thirsty and went to get her drink. She happily gulped down the water and soon began feeling much better. + +The End! +Once upon a time there was a musician. He was very peaceful and harmless. Everywhere he went he sang and danced. He was always happy and cheerful. One day he was traveling down a road and he stumbled upon a strange little hut. + +He went inside and there he saw something very strange. A tiny little man was shaking and shuddering. The musician was surprised. He asked the little man what was wrong. The little man said he was cold and scared. + +The musician was very kind. He sang a gentle song and the little man stopped shaking and smiled. After that day, the musician and the little man always stayed together. They traveled around and played music and sang happy songs. With the musician around, the little man always felt safe, warm and cheerful. +Once upon a time there was a wide festival. Little Lily was excited to go to the festival. She had never been to a festival before! There were so many people and things to see! + +Lily saw a parade with lots of colourful flags. She saw stalls filled with tasty treats, and artists making beautiful things. But the best thing of all were the people. They were singing, dancing and smiling all around. + +But, even though Lily was having fun, she was beginning to feel a bit shy. She didn't know what to do or how to talk to people. + +But then, Lily saw a group of people playing music. They all laughed and smiled while they played and Lily felt happy, too. She slowly started to walk towards them and slowly, she began to dance and sing. + +The music group welcomed her and asked her to stay. Little Lily was so happy that she was accepted at the festival. That day she had made lots of new friends, and found out how much fun it was to go to a festival! +Once upon a time there was a boy. He had fun all day in the warm sunshine. When the evening came, he was tired. His mommy said, "It's time for bed!" The boy wanted to stay up, but his mommy said no. She gave him a big, soft hug and he felt better. + +The boy went to bed. He was so sleepy, but he stayed awake. He heard a sound- it was the sound of a bird singing. It was so pretty, he wanted to listen. + +But it was late and his mommy said "Shhh!" She gave him a slap on the cheek. It didn't hurt, but it made him jump. He knew it was time for sleeping. He closed his eyes, and soon he was dreaming. + +The next morning he woke up feeling happy and full of energy. He was so glad he had listened to his mommy! +Once upon a time, there was a stream that ran through a large field. The stream looked so clear and beautiful, with small colourful fish swimming in it and clear blue water. Every day, animals came to the stream to take a drink. + +One day, a big plane flew over the field and sprayed something onto the stream with a loud noise. The spray looked and smelled very strange, and some of it went into the stream. + +The next day, the animals came back to their beloved stream, but something was very wrong. The water was not as clear anymore, and it smelled bad too. The small fish were gone, and the animals felt very sad. + +The plane had sprayed something too harsh for the stream, and it had changed the stream forever. The animals could not take a drink from it anymore, and it would never be the same again. +Once there was a gray cloud in the sky. It was a big cloud, and as it moved, it started to spin faster and faster. Faster and faster, it spun until it became a strong tornado. The tornado was so strong that it caused a lot of things to break and fly around. The people had to hide and cover their eyes so they wouldn't get hit. + +When the tornado was done, everything was messy and wet. But the people were safe. To make things better, everyone went outside and wiped away the mess. They wiped the dirt, the wetness, and the broken things. But some things could not be wiped away. + +The people were sad but grateful. They had survived the tornado, and that was enough. With everyone's help, they were able to wipe away what was left of the tornado and move on. +Once upon a time, there was an old bush. The bush needed help. It was tired and tired of standing alone. One day, a little bird flew by and saw the old bush. She knew the bush needed help. So she grabbed some of her bird friends and flew over to the bush. When they got there, the birds started to pick up twigs around the bush, making a home and shelter for the bush. With the help of the birds, the bush felt happy and safe again. The birds stayed with the bush for a few days, making sure it was okay. Then, the little bird said goodbye and flew away, leaving the old bush standing happily in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, a little girl had a new hat. She liked her hat very much. She liked to wear it in the sun and when it was windy. One day, the little girl took her hat out for a walk and the wind was very strong. Suddenly, her hat broke and flew away. She was very sad because her hat was new and she liked it very much. But then the little girl saw a bird with her new hat. She wanted to get it back. The bird was very friendly, and agreed to give the hat back to the little girl. The girl was very happy. She thanked the bird and she never lost her new hat again. +Once there was a little girl called Molly. She was very organized and liked to keep her room tidy. + +One day while Molly was putting her toys away she accidentally threw a doll across the room. She bumped her knee and started to cry. + +Molly's mom heard the noise and came in to see what had happened. She saw Molly's knee and said, "Molly, you need a bandage!" + +Molly's mom took out a bandage from the cupboard and carefully put it on Molly's knee. Molly was so happy that she stopped crying. + +Molly's mom told her, "Let's keep your room organized so you don't throw things and get hurt again." + +Molly nodded and made sure to keep her room tidy from then on. +Once there was a brave little girl named Lucy. She wanted to go on an adventure so she asked her mom to recommend something. Her mom recommended that she go and look for peanuts. + +So Lucy set off and started searching for peanuts. After a while, she found some! She was so excited that her mom had recommended peanuts. + +She gathered them up and started to walk back home. But on the way, she was careless - she dropped some of the peanuts! + +Her mom scolded her for being careless but was also very proud of her for her courage. They enjoyed the peanuts as a snack, knowing that if it weren't for her mom's recommendation, Lucy never would've gone on the adventure in the first place. +Once upon a time, a group of friends wanted to go on an adventure. They gathered their things and headed off. It was a long walk, but they kept going. + +Suddenly, they noticed something unusual. There was a big row of trees in front of them. They had never seen anything like it before! They slowly walked closer to get a better look. + +When they reached the row of trees, they saw something even more unusual. There were lots of colorful birds flying around the trees. The birds were chirping and singing. Everyone gasped with delight. + +The friends took out a bag and started to gather some of the birds. Some were blue, some were red, and some were purple. Others sparkled in the sun. It was an amazing sight. + +The friends continued on their journey with their new feathered friends in tow. They sang and flew with them for the rest of the day. It was an amazing experience and the friends will never forget it. +One day, Hannah went to a deep event with her mommy. She was so excited! She wanted to know what it was about. + +At the event, she saw many people and listened to a very important talk. She looked around and noticed that everyone was listening very carefully. + +Hannah didn't know what was going on, but she loved looking at all the different colors and lights around her. + +At the end of the event, Hannah asked her mommy what it was all about. Her mommy smiled and explained what she had just learned. + +Hannah felt proud that she had listened so intently and went away with a deep understanding of what the event was all about. +Nina and her mom were walking down the street, when they heard a loud noise. A man was yelling and screaming, and they saw that he was very angry. He was tugging on the handle of a store, trying to get it open. Finally, he was able to tear it open and run inside. + +Nina's mom shook her head and said, "That was very selfish! We must follow the law and never do that." She put her arm around Nina and explained that sometimes people don't follow the law and try to take things that don't belong to them. + +Nina nodded, understanding what her mom had said. Then, as they kept walking, she saw a group of people playing quietly in the street. The street was full of sounds of laughter and happiness, and Nina smiled. She was happy that things stayed safe and people followed the law. No one needed to be selfish and break it. +Once there was a wide lake. Everyday, the lake's surface was calm like glass. But one day, a strong wind began to blow. As the wind blew harder, huge waves started to rise. They were so high that they looked like mountains. + +The waves were so wide that they made rivers form. The water spilled over the edge of the lake, flooding nearby fields. + +Eventually, the wind stopped blowing and the waves stopped rising. As the lake calmed down, the rivers and fields returned to normal. + +The next day, the lake was calm again, just like before. But the wide waves will always be a memory of the lake's power! +It was a bright sunny day and Jack was feeling happy. He stepped outside with his green umbrella and gave a big grin. He wanted to go out and explore. + +Jack began to run and jump as he explored the park. He could feel how bouncy the grass was as he ran. He stopped at the big tree and just stood there feeling silly. He opened his umbrella and made it dance in the wind. Jack started to laugh as he jumped and twirled around the big tree. + +Suddenly Jack heard a noise. He looked up and saw a stream of water springing out of the ground. It felt like it was raining even though the sun was still shining. Jack opened his umbrella and danced in the rain. He felt silly and happy as he watched the rain fly away with the wind. + +Jack happily skipped home as the sun came back out. He smiled as he thought about his silly rain dance. He knew he would never forget the day he played in the spring rain with his umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy puppy called Bob. On Tuesdays, Bob liked to get clean. He would roll around in the garden, and then splash around in the pond. He loved feeling all fresh and sparkly. Every Tuesday, Bob's mummy would give him a big biscuit, so he knew Tuesday was a very special day. + +Bob's mummy was so proud of him and his clean fur, she decided to give him a big treat. She took him to the beach and they ran around in the sand. Bob loved it and he ran as fast as he could. Soon enough, it was time to go home. Bob was tired but also very happy. + +On the way home, his mummy bought Bob a new toy - he felt so excited! He knew that Tuesdays were very special days, so he wanted to look extra special and clean. He raced straight home and gave himself a big wash in his bucket. When he was done, he was ready to play with his new toy. Bob had a wonderful Tuesday. +Once upon a time, there was a small town. It had lots of lovely homes and families who lived there. + +One day, something special happened in the town. The town was putting on a display! Everyone was very excited. They put up decorations and hung banners. Everyone was so enthusiastic! + +On the day of the display, everyone in the town lined up to take part. It was an amazing sight! The children ran around with bright varieties of colours, while the adults put on performances to show their talents. + +At the end of the display, everyone was happy. The town had put on a fantastic show! They clapped and cheered for each other in joy. + +That day was a day to remember for the town and its citizens. They had done a wonderful job in displaying their enthusiasm. +Amy and her dad went to the farm. It was a sunny day and Amy was glad. + +They saw many animals there. Amy saw chickens, cows, goats and sheep. She was very excited to see them. + +Amy and her dad went to the chickens first. Amy loved to feed them. Her dad gave her some food and she put it in her hand and the chickens ate it. Amy was glad. + +Next, Amy's dad put her on his shoulders. They went to the cows next. Amy fed them from her dad's shoulders. The cows were glad to get food andAmy was happy to feed them. + +Amy and her dad had a great time at the farm. +Once upon a time, there lived a clumsy little bear. He loved running around and exploring the world. One day he was walking in the forest when it began to grow hot. The bear was so hot that he had trouble thinking straight. So he decided to find a cool place to rest. + +He soon came across a big tree with lots of wide branches. Looking up, he saw that the branches were just the right size for him to fit. So up he went! He draped himself over one of the branches and hung upside down. It felt so cool and good that the bear almost fell asleep. + +But soon the sun began to set, and it became even hotter. The bear was so hot that he couldn't fit in the tree anymore. He had to get out and find another cool place. + +The bear found a pond and his long tongue lapped up the cool, sweet water. The bear was happy and cool once again. The end. +Mom was in the kitchen and Uncle was at home. Mom was baking something special in the oven. Suddenly, there was a smell of something yummy. Mom took out something from the oven. It was a healthy muffin! Uncle and Mom were both very excited. Uncle cut the muffin into two pieces. Everyone took a piece and it tasted so yummy. They were all very excited to eat the muffin! Mom said that it was healthy to eat such yummy muffins. Uncle said that these muffins were very delicious. The family enjoyed the healthy muffin together and were very excited. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She had a bed and she liked to sleep in it very much. One day she was very curious and she wanted to learn something new. + +So she asked her mom, "Mommy,what can I learn?" Her mom said, "You can learn lots of things." + +Then Lucy decided to learn how to count. She practiced every day in her little bed. + +Every night, before going to sleep, she counted from 1 to 10. She saw that it was getting easier and easier! + +Soon, Lucy learned how to count from 1 to 10. She was so proud of herself and she wanted to show her mom. + +Her mom was so happy and proud of Lucy too. She gave Lucy a big hug. From then on, Lucy always remembered what she had learned in her little bed. +Once upon a time there was a generous monkey named Spike. He loved to swing in the trees and watch the sun go up and down. Every day Spike would swing through the trees from branch to branch, having a grand old time. + +One day, as Spike was swinging, he noticed a small, furry animal in the tree right next to him. It was a tiny squirrel! Spike was so excited to meet this creature. He asked the squirrel, "What do you like to do?" + +The squirrel replied, "I like to swing too! Would you swing with me?" + +Spike was so generous, he said yes! From then on, the two friends swung together in the trees every day, feeling so happy and free. They both enjoyed the sunshine and the fresh air of the forest. + +Spike and the squirrel became best friends, and still swing together in the tree every day. Whenever Spike sees a little squirrel, he smiles, as it reminds him of his good friend. +Once upon a time there was a teach. She was very tidy. She always made sure the classroom was clean. + +One day something special happened. A magic fairy taught the teach a special spell. It was a very special spell! + +The teach said the spell, and magic things began to happen. The tables and chairs in the classroom moved around by themselves. They all began to tidy up the room, sweeping and dusting. + +The teach was very happy. She thanked the fairy for the magical spell. The room was much tidier and the teach felt very proud. + +Then the fairy flew away, and the magic spell was gone. But the room stayed tidy, and the teach was happy! +Once there was a green plane. All of the plane's friends were very happy. But the plane was not happy at all. It was sad because it had a bump on its wing. + +The plane wanted to be healed. So, it flew to the mountain to find help. + +At the top of the mountain, the plane found a wise owl. The owl said, "I can help you heal." + +The owl used its wise magic and the bump disappeared. The plane was so happy. Now it could fly with its friends again and have fun. + +The plane thanked the wise owl. The wise owl said, "Heal and be happy." +Once upon a time there was a beautiful gem. The gem was so pretty that everyone wanted it. But the gem was very shy. She didn't want to be taken away from her home. + +One day an old wise man saw the gem. He knew that the gem needed some support, so he promised to help. The wise man shared some spicy food with the gem. The spice made her feel brave and happy. + +The old man and the gem talked for a long time. He promised to always be there to support her and make sure she was safe. Then he gave the gem a big hug and put her back in her home. + +The gem was so thankful for the wise old man's support. She promised to always remember his kindness. And from then on, she was never scared or shy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle cross. Everyone admired it because it was so beautiful. Everywhere the cross went, people smiled and felt happy. + +One day, a little 3 year old boy named George saw the cross. He was amazed as he admired it. He carefully ran his hand across the smooth surface and admired the intricate patterns. He smiled as the cross sparkled in the sun. + +George wanted the cross to be his and share it with his friends. So he took the cross and happily ran away with it. As he ran, people smiled and waved to him, admiring the beautiful cross in his hands. + +He ran all the way home, where he and his friends could admire the gentle cross together. They were happy to have the cross and would admire it every day. George and his friends truly adored their gentle cross. +Once upon a time, there was a small juice. It lived in a big forest, and it was very happy. The small juice wanted to share its happiness, so it began to spread. It went up and down the trees in the forest, and around and around the bushes too. Everywhere it went it left a little bit of happiness, like a trail. + +The small juice kept on spreading, and it spread so far that it touched the sky. High up in the sky, the small juice saw a rainbow. The small juice was so excited that it jumped up and yelled out loud. + +The small juice kept on spreading, and it spread all around the world. Everywhere it went, it left a little sparkle of happiness. The whole world was happy, and the small juice was happy too. +Once there was a little girl who was very stubborn. She always wanted things her own way. One day, her mommy said that she needed to eat a peanut. But the little girl was not interested. + +No matter what her mommy said, the little girl refused to eat the peanut. Her mommy felt bad and decided to spoil her. She gave the little girl a big chocolate bar. + +The little girl happily accepted the chocolate bar and quickly ate it up. After that, she still refused to eat the peanut. + +So, her mommy just decided to give up and let her stubborn daughter have her way. From then on, she only ever ate chocolate, and never touched a peanut again! +Once upon a time there was a potato who was very, very hungry. He had been walking around for hours, looking for something to eat. The poor potato had no luck, until he saw a big pot in front of him. + +He wondered what was inside the pot, so he hopped in to take a look. Inside the pot was a bowl of hot water and the potato could tell it was getting ready to soak. +So the potato jumped in and started to soak. +The warm water felt so good and the potato was getting very full. He closed his eyes and even started to snore. + +When the potato awoke, he was no longer hungry. He had a big, full belly and felt very happy. He hopped out of the pot and waved goodbye as he went off on his way, never to be hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was an amazing little boy. He loved to explore the world. One day, he stumbled upon a magical measure. He placed it on the ground and watched as it began to disappear! + +The little boy became so excited! He couldn't believe his eyes. He threw the magical measure into the air and it disappeared again. He started to giggle and twirl around. + +The little boy wanted to keep the measure with him forever. He wanted to show everyone how amazing it was. He put it in his pocket and ran home. + +When he got home, he quickly grabbed the measure out of his pocket. But to his surprise, it had disappeared again! He searched his entire room, but it was nowhere to be found. + +The little boy was sad that his magical measure had disappeared. But deep down inside, he knew that it was somewhere out there, waiting to be found. So he kept exploring, hoping to find it one day. +Once there was a boy who had a bookshelf in his room. It was a very bright, beautiful bookshelf. He was so excited to have it! He wanted to attach it to his wall, so that he could show everyone in his home how great his bookshelf looked. + +He asked his parents to help him attach the bookshelf and they said “sure!†So, with plenty of hard work, he and his parents attached the bookshelf to the wall. + +Finally, the bookshelf was safely attached to the wall and the boy was so proud. He now had a very bright bookshelf for his room and he loved it! From that day on, he put all his toys, books and games on his amazing bookshelf, and it was full all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. Sam had an obedient dog named Spot. One day, Spot ran away and Sam had to find him. + +Sam was very sad, and decided to go to the forest to look for him. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find Spot. After searching for a while, he returned home. + +Back at home, Sam was sad and cried in his bedroom. He cried for a minute until Spot walked up to him. Spot had returned! He was dusty and had twigs in his fur! + +Sam was so happy that he hugged Spot and was relieved that his obedient dog had come back home. From then on, Sam and Spot were never apart! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mary. Mary loved doing yoga. It made her feel happy and strong. + +One day, Mary noticed something strange. As she did each pose, she began to shrink! Each time she moved, she would shrink a bit more. + +Soon, Mary was much smaller than usual. She was now too small to do the yoga. Mary tried to make herself bigger but nothing worked. + +Then she had an idea. She tried a different yoga pose instead. And this time, as she moved, something amazing happened. She started to grow bigger and bigger! + +Mary smiled. She had figured out how to use different yoga poses to make herself bigger and smaller. She had never seen anything like it! +Once upon a time there was a very polite lady named Sarah. She was walking in the park when a friendly motion caught her eye. It was a tiny purple bird that had hopped along the path and stopped right in front of her! + +Sarah was very excited and slowly reached out her hand to touch it. The bird was so gentle that it didn't run away. Instead, it fluttered its wings and hopped onto Sarah's finger. + +Sarah was so happy and she laughed with joy when the bird pecked at her fingers. She talked quietly and kindly to it, and even gave it a little snack of bread crumbs. + +The bird didn't stay very long, though. After a few minutes it flapped its wings, flew away, and was gone. Sarah smiled and waved goodbye as the bird disappeared from view. + +Sarah had a wonderful time that day. She felt so lucky to have touched such a lovely, polite creature. +Once, there was a little boy who lived by the sea. Every morning he would pick the sea shells from the sand. He loved finding the most colourful shells. + +One day he found an alarm on the beach. He picked it up and it made a really loud sound. It was really bad so the little boy quickly threw it away. + +He was so scared that he ran away as fast as he could. While he was running, he kept looking back in case the alarm made another bad noise. He wanted to find somewhere safe and he saw a tree with lots of leaves. + +The little boy climbed up into the tree and sat in the leaves. He felt safe so he stayed there for the whole day. He even stayed up in the tree when the sun went down. + +When the little boy woke up the next morning, he climbed down from the tree and ran back to the beach. He was so happy to go back to collecting the beautiful shells. He never wanted to hear the bad sound of the alarm ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a very special piece. This piece was hidden away, deep inside a box, and no-one knew it was there. + +One day, a little boy named Joe was counting things in the room. He counted the chairs, the blankets, the books and the toys in the room, but he couldn't find the special piece that was hidden deep in the box. + +So he looked and he looked. He looked in all the drawers, under all the chairs and inside all the boxes he could find. Eventually, he spotted the box with the special piece deep inside it. + +He was so excited, he couldn't contain himself! He ran to get his mum, and together they opened the box to find the hidden piece. + +They both smiled, happy that they had found the special piece. Joe laughed with joy, and they were all happy that they had found the hidden piece! +Joey loved the swing in his backyard. Every day he would wait for his dad to come home from work so they could go play on it together. + +His dad would lift him up and load him onto the swing. Then he would give him a big push so he would soar high up into the sky. Joey would laugh so hard as he flew higher and higher. + +The swing was good. It made Joey feel free. It made him feel like he was flying. + +Finally, when Joey was ready, his dad would help him off the swing. He would load him into his arms and carry him inside to get ready for bed. + +Joey loved the swing and knew it was good. He couldn't wait until the next day when he could play on it again. +Once upon a time there was a restless dancer. She was dressed in a special outfit and she loved to jump and twirl around the room. + +One day, the dancer's mom explained to her that she could make people happy with her dance. She said that when the dancer dances, people would come and watch and smile. + +The dancer felt excited and wanted to learn more about dancing. So she asked her mom to explain it in a way that she could understand. + +Her mom smiled and said that if the dancer moved her body around and put on a happy face, she could make people feel good. She told her that if the dancer felt happy inside, those same happy feelings would show in her dance. + +The dancer now went to dance lessons, and she was always so eager to learn. She was getting better and better at dancing, and soon everyone wanted to watch her twirl and spin around the room. + +The restless dancer showed everyone her happy dance, and everyone was delighted! +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Mary. +John had a toy and Mary wanted to play with it. John said no and this made Mary very sad and gloomy. +She got so sad that she kicked the toy across the room. Now neither of them could play with the toy. +John was angry but he still loved Mary. He gave her a hug and said that it was all ok. +So they hugged and laughed, and John got another toy for them to play with. +John and Mary smiled and had lots of fun together, until it was time to go. +Once upon a time, there was a good friend named Bess. She lived in a big house and was always happy. + +One day, Bess and her friend had a disagreement. They couldn't agree on what game to play. Bess wanted to build a house and her friend wanted to ride the swing. Bess said that it was too hot outside and her friend disagreed. + +Bess decided to find something they both wanted to do. She found a big box with a big screw in it. She asked her friend to help her put it together. Her friend smiled and agreed. + +They worked together to put the screw in the box. It was hard work, so Bess was very patient. She waited for her friend to finish his part. It took a long time but finally the box was put together. + +Bess and her friend celebrated a job well done. They hugged and then went back to playing. They had fun the rest of the day and agreed on everything. That was the end of their disagreement. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to play in the gym. One day, he was running around in the gym when he found a broken toy. He was very sad. But then his father came over and said he would protect him. He was so happy! + +His father scooped him up in his big strong arms and hugged him tight. He said, “Don’t worry, it’s okay. I will protect you, no matter what.†Jack felt so secure and safe in his father’s arms. + +The father fixed the broken toy and gave it back to Jack. Jack was so happy that he had someone to protect him. He hugged his father tight and thanked him for protecting him. From that day onward, Jack knew that his father would always be there to protect him. +Once upon a time there was a gray mouse. He needed to use a twig for something very important. He looked around for a long time until he finally found the perfect twig. It was perfect because it was straight and strong. + +He looked around for something to help him use the twig. He found a rock to use as a hammer. He banged the twig into the ground and it stuck! He was so happy. + +He used the twig as a bridge over a river he needed to cross. He scampered across the twig, feeling safe and happy. Then, he scampered on his way home. + +The gray mouse never forgot how he used the twig to help him cross the river. Whenever he saw a twig, he thought of his adventure and smiled. +Once there was a little girl with a very pretty dress. She was sitting in a chair when she found a shiny knife. She thought it was so pretty and shiney so she picked it up. + +The little girl jumped up to look at the knife more closely. As she leaned forward, her dress slipped off the chair and she fell. She landed on the knife and it cut her leg. + +It was very quiet. The little girl was scared and started to cry. Then someone came and put a bandaid on her leg. He was so nice and gentle. + +Afterwards, the little girl put her dress back on and sat in the chair again. She was very careful not to move around. She didn't want the knife to hurt her again. +Teddy was a cute bear. One day, he went walking with his friend, Roger the Rabbit. They came to a slippery ice patch, but Teddy didn't see it. He slipped and fell down hard. He felt a lot of pain and started to cry. Roger quickly came over to help him. He gave Teddy a gentle hug and asked if he was okay. Teddy nodded and smiled. He was all better. Together, Teddy and Roger kept walking and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was an ordinary fish. He was different from all the other fish because he had a lot of questions. He wanted to find out all the answers to his questions. + +One day, the fish went swimming down deep into the ocean. He wanted to see what was under the water. He asked many creatures that he saw what was down there, but none of them knew. + +Finally, he found a big red starfish. The starfish said he might be able to help the fish with his questions. The fish asked the starfish to tell him what was under the ocean. The starfish said he had to swim down very, very deep. + +So the fish headed down, down into the depths of the ocean. At last he found the answer to all of his questions: a bright and colourful underwater kingdom! He met all kinds of creatures there and even made a few new friends. + +The ordinary fish learned so much in his adventure and it was all thanks to the starfish. From that day on, he never stopped questioning the world around him. +One day, John was in the park. He was wearing a uniform and thought it looked cool. He played for hours and started to feel sweaty and dirty. + +John decided to jump in the river. He splashed around and felt so much better. He couldn't wait to get out and put his uniform back on. + +When John got out of the river, he saw that his uniform was very dirty. He tried to clean it but he couldn't get it to be clean. + +John felt sad, but he knew what he had to do. He went home and put on some new clothes. He had to end his fun day with a dirty uniform. +Once upon a time, there was a competitive flashlight. Everyday it insisted that it was the best flashlight ever. It wanted to prove that it was the best. + +One day it decided to go out and find something fun to do. After searching for a while, the flashlight spotted a fun race to participate in. Everyone gathered around and the flashlight was excited to take part. + +The race started and the flashlight was determined to win the race. It used all its energy to cross the finish line first. When it arrived, the flashlight was beaming with pride and joy. Everyone cheered for it and it happily accepted the prize of the race. + +Since that day, the flashlight has been even more competitive. It insists that it is the fastest flashlight ever. The flashlight is still running and still winning races. +Once upon a time, there was a wide open bridge. It was looking for someone to tell its story. + +So one day, a little boy named Jake came along. He saw the bridge and was curious. He asked the bridge, "What's your story?" + +The bridge said, "I was built long ago. I'm a gateway that leads over the river." + +Jake couldn't believe it. Then he asked, "What does it feel like standing on the bridge?" + +The bridge replied, "It's fun! You can see a lot of amazing things when you stand here. The sky is so blue, the sun is so bright, and you can even see the river below. It's amazing!" + +Jake thought the bridge was so cool! From then on, he would visit the bridge every day and tell it stories. The bridge and Jake became the best of friends. They would spend time together telling stories and laughing. + +The bridge was so happy to have a friend. And Jake was happy to have a bridge that was always open to listen. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had an old toy that he really liked. It was smelly, but he liked it anyway. + +One day the toy broke. The old man did not know what to do. He wanted to fix it all by himself. So he went to buy the tools he need to repair it. + +He went to the store and bought glue and a tool with a hammer and a saw. He came back and started to repair the old toy. He worked and worked until it was all fixed. + +When he finished, the toy was as good as new. He hugged it and said, "I love you, old smelly toy!" He gave it a big hug and brought it everywhere he went. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy. His favourite thing to do was to play in the tunnel. Every day he would play hide and seek and other silly games. + +One day, the boy noticed that the tunnel was not in the same place. Everything felt different and he wondered what was happening. + +When he asked his mum she said that the tunnel had been replaced! She explained that there was now a big and shiny tunnel in its place. The boy was so excited to explore it. + +The new tunnel was so much longer and much more fun. The boy had all sorts of adventures inside it. He even found a secret room with silly things to play with. + +The boy was sad when he had to leave, but he was looking forward to more silly adventures inside the new, bigger tunnel. +Steve had a fun day. He went outside and played with his friends. He ate cereal for breakfast and it was yummy. He liked it when his mum mixed the cereal with milk. His mum was an honest person and she always told the truth. + +Steve had a lot of things to do. He went to school, drew pictures and played with his toys. He also helped his mum in the kitchen. He liked to mix the cereal and milk together in his bowl. He was proud of himself when he finished mixing everything. + +When Steve was done with his mix, he was very happy. He thanked his mum for the cereal and took a big bite. He smiled as he enjoyed the taste. Everything felt so good that day. Steve was feeling full of joy. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He wanted to sail in a boat. His parents said yes, so they all packed their bags with food and clothes. + +The boy was very happy, but he was a bit fearful. He had never been on a boat before. He kept asking his parents all sorts of questions about the trip. + +Finally, the day of the adventure arrived. The boy couldn't wait to see what it would be like to sail on a boat. + +He went onboard and his parents showed him all the things he could do. This included steering the boat, cleaning the decks and watching the sea creatures. The boy loved it and soon forgot all his fears. He was having the time of his life. + +The next day they set sail and before they knew it, they arrived back home. The boy was sad to leave, but happy to have had such a wonderful experience. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy pig. He was always grunting and demanding the attention of the farmer. One day, the noisy pig demanded something very special. He wanted an apple! The farmer went to his orchard, picked an apple and gave it to the pig. The pig was so happy that he made a loud noise of joy. + +From then on, the farmer made sure that the noisy pig was always well fed. He gave the pig food and made sure he always had enough. The pig lived happily ever after, demanding apples whenever he wanted them. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who went to the zoo. At the zoo, he saw all sorts of different animals. He watched a lion chew on a big piece of meat, and a monkey chew on a banana. He even saw a giraffe chewing leaves off a tall tree. The little boy thought it all looked very different, but really, really fun! He wished he could go back to the zoo again soon. +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She loved her leather ball. Every day she would take it outside and rub it. She loved how it felt against her skin. + +One day, Sarah took her ball to the park. All of a sudden, a spicy smell appeared. Sarah followed the smell and found a big jar filled with chili peppers. + +Sarah was excited. She took out a chili pepper and rubbed it against her leather ball. The smell was amazing! People walking by stopped to smell the spicy ball too. + +Sarah kept rubbing the pepper on her ball. Everyone who passed by said the same thing - this is the spiciest ball anyone has ever seen! Sarah was so proud, she couldn't believe it! +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to dream. One night she had a crazy dream. In her dream she was swimming in a big ocean with lots of colorful fish. + +Jane loved swimming so much that she swam faster and faster. She was having so much fun! Suddenly, she saw a big rainbow shark. It was swimming around her, but didn't look scary at all. + +Jane smiled at the rainbow shark and kept swimming. She was swimming and dreaming for what felt like forever. It was the best dream she ever had! + +When Jane eventually woke up, she knew that her dream had been so special. From then on, every night she dreamed of swimming in the big ocean with the crazy rainbow shark. +Once upon a time, there was a famous little girl who loved to mark things. Everywhere she went, she used her favourite marker to draw pictures and mark the ground. + +The urge to mark the world was too strong for her to resist! She marked the doorposts of her house, the trees in the park, and even the walls of her school. Everywhere she went, she made her mark. + +One day her family took her on a special holiday. She visited many famous places and was surprised to see that she wasn't the only one marking them! Everywhere she looked was another person's mark. + +The little girl was so inspired by the urge to mark. She finally understood why it felt so important to her. It was a way to show the world that she was here, and no matter where she went she could always leave a little piece of herself behind. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Alex and Jack. Alex wanted to build something, but he had nothing to build it with. He asked Jack if he could lend him some lumber. Jack was happy to help and used his light truck to transport the lumber to Alex's house. + +Alex was so thankful that he hugged Jack and set to work. He worked hard in the light of the day, but he built something wonderful. He even invited Jack to come and see when it was finished. + +Jack was so amazed when he saw it. He had helped Alex make a playhouse for his little brother. The little brother smiled so big and ran to hug both Alex and Jack for helping him have a new place to play. + +The three friends spent many happy days playing together in the playhouse. They shared stories and laughed together, and it was the best time ever. +Jack was a kind boy. He liked to help people. One day, he found a vest in the playground. It was too big for him. He thought he should reverse it, so he managed to turn it around. It fit him perfectly! He put it on and asked some friends what they thought. Everyone said it looked great. + +Jack knew the vest belonged to someone. He looked around the playground and saw a boy who seemed sad. He went up to him and asked if the vest was his. The boy said it was. + +Jack was so kind to him. He said the boy could keep the vest and he gave him a hug. The boy was so happy. He thanked Jack and ran off with a smile on his face. + +Jack was very proud of himself. He was glad he was able to help someone with a kind gesture. That’s why he liked to help people in the first place! +Once there was a lazy bear, named Louie. He loved to lay down in the sun and do nothing all day long. But one day he decided to go for a walk. He put on a scarf and started off into the woods. + +As he walked, he saw some other animals stirring around in the bushes. He was so curious, he wanted to see what they were doing. He crept closer and discovered they were making tasty treats! + +Louie's mouth was watering so he started to stir the mixture too. He stirred a little bit here and a little bit there, and soon enough they had a yummy snack they could all enjoy. + +After he and the animals finished their treat, Louie started on his way home. He was happy he had gone out of his way to be helpful, and now he felt even lazier than before. He unrolled his scarf and settled into his favourite sunny spot, content to rest and do nothing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Sammy. She was three years old, and she loved to explore. + +One day she wanted to go for a walk. She got dressed quickly and ran outside. She wanted to go to the park, but when she got there, she saw an ambulance. She watched it slowly drive down the road. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She wanted to join the ambulance! But how? She ran after it, but it was going too fast. Sammy was too slow to catch it. So she waved her hands and shouted, "Wait for me!" + +Luckily, the ambulance driver saw her and stopped. He opened the door and Sammy hopped in. Soon they were off, and Sammy was happy that she got to join the ambulance on her adventure. +Once upon a time there was a poor man. He was very sad and never smiled. One day, he saw a little girl. She was smiling from ear to ear. The man was so happy to see her smiling that he stopped to talk to her. + +The little girl asked the poor man why he wasn't smiling. The man told her that he didn't have a weapon like she did. The little girl then pointed to the ground and showed the man a huge smiley face made out of rocks. + +The poor man saw the smiley face and started to smile. He was so happy that he forgot all of his worries. The little girl and the poor man became friends and were always smiling together. + +The little girl became known for her big smiles and spread happiness everywhere. The poor man was thankful for the little girl, and always smiled when he saw her. +Once there was a girl called Mia. She wore a pretty scarf every day. One day Mia was walking in the park and she saw an empty bench. She wanted to sit on it so she sat down. Suddenly, it started to rain and Mia was scared. She knew she had to stay on the bench until the rain stopped. + +So she stayed, with her scarf wrapped around her to keep the rain away. She watched the trees and the puddles which were all around her. After a while, the rain stopped and Mia was happy. She went home feeling tired and relieved. + +Mia will never forget that rainy day in the park. She always keeps her scarf close as a reminder of her brave turn on the empty bench. +Once upon a time, there was a black bear. He wanted to taste the world around him, so he decided to have some fun. He began with a big hop and moved in circles while getting faster and faster. He liked the motion so much that he kept spinning until he felt dizzy. He stopped to rest and noticed a strange, sweet smell coming from a nearby bush. He reached towards the bush, and when he touched the leaves, he got a taste of something wonderful! The blackberry patch was full of delicious treats! He happily licked the sweet fruit and enjoyed the taste. The black bear was so happy that he kept going back to the bush every day. He even invited his friends to join him and have a taste of the blackberry treats. They all had so much fun eating the sweet treats and spinning around in circles! +There once was a kid who loved to eat sauce. Every day he would ask for more sauce with his food, till one day he got so much that it was huge! But the kid was still not satisfied, he wanted more and more sauce. + +So his parents decided to quit giving him sauce. The kid was so sad and did not understand why he could not have any more sauce. He started to cry and begged his parents to change their minds. + +His dad had an idea. He suggested an activity to the kid. He said that if the kid would do the activity then he could have some more sauce. The kid was excited, and agreed to the activity. + +The dad was proud of the kid and they both shared some sauce together. For the kid, it was a huge smile on his face. He enjoyed his dad's company and the sauce. + +From then on, the kid was more careful not to ask for too much sauce. He learnt to appreciate all the sauce he would get and not to take it for granted. +Once upon a time there was a lonely whale. It felt sad because it was all by itself in the big, wide ocean. It longed for a friend to fit with. + +One day the whale saw something floating in the water. On closer inspection it turned out to be a small boat with a little boy in it. The whale swam up to the boat and poked it with its nose. The little boy was very surprised! + +The whale and the boy soon became friends. Every day they would swim together, the little boy holding tight to the whale's fin. Every night they would talk until late and the whale would tell the little boy all the secrets of the sea. + +The little boy and the whale fit together well and were never lonely again. They were best friends forever and even the ocean seemed less big and scary when they were together. +Once upon a time there was a powerful wizard. He lived in a castle and had many magical things inside. One day he opened one of the drawers in his castle, and he peeked inside. + +He was surprised to see a colorful stone that glowed brightly! He carefully picked it up and studied it. Suddenly, he realized it had magical powers! + +The wizard smiled. He knew this amazing discovery could help him in many powerful ways. He put it safely in the drawer and went out to explore the world. + +The End. +One day, there was a robot. It was big and metal and heavy. It went around looking for things. It was searching for something very important. + +The robot kept going around the house, looking and searching in every corner. Everywhere it looked, it just found toys and furniture. But not what it was looking for. + +Then, it went outside the house. It looked in the park, the garden and even on the roads. But it couldn't find what it was looking for. + +Finally, it decided to keep searching. So it went up in the sky and looked in the clouds. Suddenly, it saw something bright and shiny. That was what the robot was searching for! +Once there was a little boy named Jake. Jake was three years old and very curious. One day, Jake asked his dad where the mill was. His dad pointed to a big building down the street and told him it was the mill. + +Jake was amazed. He asked his dad what the mill did and his dad explained that things were made at the mill. Jake wanted to see it up close. + +So he and his dad walked to the mill and Jake watched everything carefully. Workers moved around the mill, machines making loud noises. Jake thought it was fascinating. + +Suddenly, Jake noticed a worker who was very kind and tried to help everyone around him. Jake's dad saw this too and said, "That man has a lot of compassion." + +Jake didn't understand how the worker was helping, but he noticed the worker displaying kindness to everyone. Jake smiled and made a mental note to himself to be kind like the worker at the mill. +Once upon a time there was a chubby elephant walking through the forest. He was looking for something fun to do. + +Suddenly he heard a sound like a horn. The elephant stopped and listened. He heard it again - a horn from far away. + +The elephant followed the sound of the horn. He walked and he walked until he came to a big lake. In the lake was an old boat with a man in it blowing a horn. + +The chubby elephant was so excited. He waded into the lake and climbed into the boat. The man smiled and handed him the horn. The elephant blew the horn over and over because he was having so much fun. + +The man and the elephant laughed and laughed until the sun went down. Then they said their goodbyes and the elephant walked back into the forest. + +He was a happy chubby elephant and he had lots of fun with his new friend and the horn. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved wearing his funny pants. They were bright red and so comfy! He wore them all the time, even to bed. + +One night, the little boy was so tired that he fell asleep in his pants. But during the night, he got a craving for something delicious! + +He decided to get up and see if he could find some treats in the kitchen. When he got there, he saw a big brown sack filled with yummy cookies. + +The little boy's eyes lit up. He quickly reached in and pulled out a handful of delicious cookies. They were so tasty and he ate them all up! + +Then he grabbed another handful and stuffed them into his big red pants. With a big smile on his face, he scurried back to bed, happy to have his delicious treats. + +The next morning, when his parents saw the crumbs in his pants, they laughed and shook their heads. The little boy had his own delicious snack, but he won't forget to be more careful next time! +Farmer Joe was having a problem. He had to try to write a letter but every time he tried, the ink splattered everywhere! He was so frustrated because he couldn't get the ink to stay in the lines. + +He asked his noisy rooster for help. The rooster thought and thought and he had an idea! He told Joe to try to use a thicker pen and to write more slowly and carefully. + +Farmer Joe tried the rooster's advice and it worked! He was so excited to be able to write his letter without making a mess. He thanked the rooster for his help. + +From then on, Farmer Joe and the noisy rooster were the best of friends. They both liked helping each other out. And they both loved making letter writing a noisy but clean activity. +Once there was a little girl who was very proud. She had a thermometer which was especially special to her. One day, she was playing in the garden and spotted a butterfly. She stared at it for a long time, admiring its beauty. The butterfly was so pretty with its bright colors. She was mesmerized. + +After a few minutes, the little girl opened her eyes and smiled proudly. She held the thermometer tightly in her hand and was so proud of herself for watching the butterfly. She watched it flutter away and waved goodbye. + +The little girl ran back inside the house and placed the thermometer on the shelf. Then she went back outside to look for more butterflies to stare at. She couldn't believe how much she enjoyed watching them! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tim. Tim was 3 years old and loved to paint. He had a lovely brush and he always used it to make colourful pictures. + +One day the brush was missing! Tim looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He felt very sad. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud scream coming from behind the couch. He was very scared. He looked behind the couch and found his brush. It was stuck! + +Tim was so happy and grateful. He carefully pulled the brush out and gave it a hug. Then he went back to painting and he was very careful to never lose his brush again. +Tom and Bill were walking together in the park. Tom saw a big hole in the grass. He thought it looked interesting, so he decided to try and find out what was inside. He asked Bill to help him. + +They reached into the hole and after a while, they felt something long and hard. They pulled it out and saw that it was a big stick. + +Tom had a great idea. He said to Bill, "Let's use this stick to strike the ground. Maybe something will happen!" + +So they both took hold of the stick and stood back to back. At the same time, they struck the ground as hard as they could. As they did so, something amazing happened. + +Suddenly, the ground began to shake and a long tunnel appeared. Tom and Bill were so surprised they jumped back. They stared at the tunnel, too amazed to talk. The tunnel seemed to reach forever. + +Tom and Bill couldn't believe what they had done. They had made a magical tunnel with just one strike! +Once there was a huge engine. The engine was so big that it was taller than the sky. +One day the engine started coughing and making strange noises. Everyone was scared and didn't know what to do. +The engine's friends decided to bury it, so they dug a giant hole in the ground. They worked together and put the engine inside the hole. Then, they filled the hole with lots of dirt. They said goodbye to the engine and left it to sleep in the ground. +The end. +Once upon a time there was a lovely little girl called Lily. Lily loved to swim in the sea. Every morning she would go to the beach and jump into the cool, glittery water. She would splash and giggle and have so much fun! + +One day, Lily decided to take her microscope to the beach with her. She wanted to explore the water and view the tiny sea creatures. Lily carefully placed the microscope under the water and was amazed to see beautiful little fish dancing and all the colorful coral! + +Lily felt so happy watching these marvelous creatures. She said “This is the loveliest thing I have ever seen!†She spent the rest of the day exploring the underwater world and swimming around. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. Tom was only three years old, but he was very obedient. + +One day, Tom wanted to go to the beach. He put on his swimsuit and ran down to the shore. + +When Tom got there, he saw something very strange. There was a big lake in front of him, and he couldn't reach the other side. + +Tom didn't know what to do, but he was clever. He remembered he needed a raft, so he asked his mom for help. + +Mom brought a big raft and Tom hopped on. He started paddling and soon he reached the other side of the lake. + +Tom was very happy. He had remembered he needed a raft, and he had been so obedient. He had a wonderful time at the beach. + +The end. +A little girl named Lucy loved gardens. Whenever she could, she would hop in a daddy's lap and he would take her to the garden. Today, it was especially nice outside, so Lucy and Daddy went to the garden. + +The garden was so beautiful. The flowers were big and bright and it smelled so good! Lucy couldn't wait to see all the plants and touch the soft grass. + +They started walking and suddenly, Lucy noticed something running across the garden. It was a colourful frog! Lucy was so excited! She sprinted across the garden to try and catch it, but the little frog hopped away. + +Lucy went back to the nice, clean garden. Daddy and Lucy looked around and saw a lot of delicious vegetables and flowers growing. Daddy pointed out a patch of carrots, and Lucy eagerly picked some of the sweet carrots and ate them right away. They also found some really juicy tomatoes and some fragrant herbs. + +They stayed in the garden until the evening, picking fresh food and watching the sun set in the sky. They were so happy. The garden was clean and full of life and love. As they left, they looked forward to their next visit, when the flowers and veggies would have sprung up even more! +Once upon a time there was a hairy bear. One day, the bear wanted to look nice, so he went to the clothing store. He saw lots of fashion to choose from and he was so excited! He chose the softest and coziest outfit. He tried it on, and it fit perfectly. He looked great and felt happy and special. + +With his new outfit on, the bear went for a walk. He was so proud of his new clothes that he couldn’t help but strut around the town showing off his amazing new look. Everyone was so impressed with how well the bear had dressed. + +The hairy bear was pleased with how his day had turned out. He said goodbye to his friends and headed home, feeling calm and content. He knew that he had found the perfect fashion to make him look and feel his best. +Nina had a bag of blocks. She loved to play with them and would spend hours building towers and castles. One day, Nina and her blocks had some unexpected visitors. + +A nosy mouse came around to see what Nina was doing. It kept poking its head in and out of the towers she made, and thought they looked pretty interesting. + +Nina giggled and said, "Go away mouse!" She wasn't scared, she just wanted to play with her blocks by herself. + +But the mouse was still nosy and kept coming back. Finally, Nina decided to share the blocks with the mouse. + +Together, they spent the afternoon making towers and castles. Then when it was time to go, the mouse gave Nina a big hug and went home. + +Nina smiled and waved goodbye to her tiny mouse friend as she carried her bag of blocks inside. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sophie and she loved to go on safaris. She went on adventures to far away places and was always very careful! + +One day, Sophie went on a safari at the zoo. She watched the animals as they ran and jumped and played. It was so much fun! She took a picture of every animal she saw and printed each one. She printed tigers, elephants, monkeys and more. + +When the safari was over, Sophie was so excited because she had so many pictures of the animals she saw. She took the prints home and put them up all around her room. She remembered her special safari and looked forward to many more! +Once there was an elderly man who lived in a hut in the forest. He was happy and content alone, until one day somebody disturbed him. It was a small boy, about 3 years old, with a big smile. He wanted to see the hut and the elderly man who lived in it. So, he knocked on the door and asked if he could come inside. + +The elderly man thought for a moment, and then decided to let the boy have a quick look around his home. He showed the boy all the different things he had in his hut, and the boy was amazed. The boy thanked the elderly man and then ran off, very happy with what he'd seen. + +The elderly man was then left alone in peace once again. He smiled to himself, knowing that he had made the little boy happy. +Once upon a time, there was a world full of wonder. The sky was deep blue, and the grass was the greenest green. One day, a bird flew down from the sky and scattered some magical seeds. + +The seeds scattered everywhere, and soon little plants started to grow. They were so beautiful and full of colour. The brightest orange, the deepest purple and the prettiest pink! Everyone was so excited to watch them grow. + +The world was full of happiness and everyone was so excited to see how the plants would grow. As the weeks went by, the plants got bigger and bigger. They were so tall and started to reach for the sky! + +The little people around the world were filled with wonder. They had never seen anything so beautiful and so deep. Everyone could feel the magic in the air, and it was so special. + +The plants grew, bigger and bigger. The world around them filled with more and more colour. Everyone was so happy, and the world was definitely a brighter place because of the magical seeds. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a green chicken. The chicken was very sad. Every day the chicken would weep and weep. + +One day, a kind farmer saw the chicken and wondered why it was so sad. He went up to the chicken and asked why it was weeping. The chicken told the farmer that it was alone and did not have any friends. + +The farmer was so kind that he decided to find a friend for the green chicken. He brought the chicken to a big barn and showed it a group of chickens. The green chicken was so happy! It started running around and having a lot of fun. It had made lots of new friends! + +From that day on, the green chicken was never lonely or sad. It would play and chatter with its new friends all day long! And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a loyal lawyer. She went to work every day and helped people with their problems. Whenever she had a tough case she used to share it with her friends. + +One day a new friend came to her for help. She was very loyal and promised to share her knowledge with him. The lawyer ran him through the basics of the law and both of them shared their ideas on the matter. + +The lawyer was always loyal and never let her friend down. She shared her knowledge of the law every day, no matter how hard it got. She was an amazing lawyer and was always happy to help. + +In the end they both shared their delight when the lawyer's knowledge helped her friend win the case. The lawyer was so proud of her friend and laughed with joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Harry and Susie. They were both waiting for their birthdays, but Harry's was first. + +One day, the season changed from winter to spring. Harry was excited because he knew his birthday was going to arrive soon. But as he grew more and more excited, Susie became sad. + +So, one morning, Harry decided to surprise Susie. He took her to a big fat cat, who was sleeping in the sun. As soon as the cat opened his eyes, he jumped up and said, "Surprise! It's your birthday today!" + +Susie was so happy and excited. They had a fun day playing with the fat cat. When it was time to leave, they said goodbye to the cat, who wished them the best for the future. + +And from that moment on, Harry and Susie had the happiest birthdays ever, thanks to the fat cat and the arrival of spring! +Once there was a little bird. She loved to sing! Her voice was just like a sweet song. She sang from morning till night. + +One day, the bird flew to a big lake. It was so big she couldn't see the other side! The lake was icy cold. On the ice was a big patch of snow. + +The bird flew down and landed on the snowy patch. She spread out her wings and started to sing! her song echoed across the lake. It was like a beautiful show! + +The little bird was so happy, she twirled and sang and twirled again. She felt so special singing on the icy patch of snow. Then just like that, the song was over. + +The bird flew up into the sky, still remembering how it felt to sing on that snowy patch. She always knew it was going to be a magical day! +Once upon a time there was a black bookcase. It stood in the corner of a room and it was very tall. + +One day, a little girl called Annabelle came into the room and saw the bookcase. She was very excited and she wanted to explore it. + +Annabelle ran across the room and she started to climb the black bookcase. As she climbed higher and higher, she saw lots of exciting things. + +At the top of the bookcase, she found a jar of honey. She used her finger to take some honey and she tasted it. It was so yummy! + +Annabelle was so happy that she had discovered the honey hidden up in the bookcase. She smiled and tasted the honey again. It was delicious! +Toby liked to paint. He enjoyed creating pictures with all of the colors. One day, his family took him for a wild ride in their jeep. Toby laughed and smiled as the jeep drove fast up and down the hills. + +Toby thought about his painting and wondered what would happen if he painted a jeep. He imagined it would look wild and exciting. So, at home, Toby grabbed his painting supplies and got to work. He started by adding some dark blue and white to the jeep. Then, he added some orange and yellow to the wheels. + +When he was finished, Toby stepped back to admire his work. He was so proud of his wild jeep painting. He showed it off to everyone in his family, who all thought it looked amazing. Toby was so happy and couldn't wait to start painting something new. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. Jane saw a bee flying around in the sky. She wanted to follow it. She stood very still and stared at the bee as it flew higher and higher. + +Jane saw that the bee was very colourful. Its wings were yellow and black, and its body was furry. Jane tried to follow the bee, but it was going too fast. She watched it fly so far away into the sky. + +Jane could not stop staring at the bee. It flew in a big long loop, higher and higher in the blue sky. Jane watched until it was out of sight. She was so amazed by the bee's long journey. + +When Jane looked down, she realised that she had been standing in the same spot for a very long time. She smiled and laughed, and then went home. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. She was very happy to go out for a walk in the garden. She saw lots of colorful flowers and birds. Suddenly she spotted a colorful seat in the garden. She decided to seat on it and it felt very comfortable. She was so happy to see all the beautiful colors in the garden. She smiled and enjoyed the beautiful view. Then suddenly she heard some beautiful music and she danced around the colorful seat. She was very happy and she wished to stay there for ever. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable boy named Joe. One day, he decided to go for an adventure. He packed his things and headed out. + +As he walked, he heard a sound coming from the sky. He stopped and listened carefully. It sounded like music. It was coming from a giant scale in the sky. + +Joe couldn't believe his eyes. He had never seen anything like it. He stared at the incredible scale in amazement. He was so amazed that he started dancing. + +Eventually, the music stopped and the scale in the sky disappeared. But Joe knew that the scale would always be dependable. He was sure he would hear it again soon. + +Joe was happy and he went off on his journey with a smile on his face. +Once there was a family with a mom, dad, and a three year old child. One day, the parents wanted to raise the child to be smarter, so they decided to do a spell. The spell was a cheap one, with some easy words. First they said, "Up, Up, Up!" Then they said, "A-B-C," and the child knew what the spell was for. When the spell was done, the child was smarter right away! They could already name all of the letters of the alphabet! The parents were so proud and they raised their hands in celebration. The spell worked! +Once upon a time, there was a woodcutter who had an axe. He was the strongest woodcutter and he used his axe to chop the trees down. Every day he chopped and chopped, and he was happy. + +One day, he accidentally dropped his axe in the river. He was very sad because he really liked his axe. He had chopped so many trees with it! + +He tried to remember all the good times he had. He tried to remember the sound of his axe hitting the tree and the smell of the wood chips. He remembered feeling super strong when he used his axe. + +The woodcutter became even more sad a few days later. He had to get a new axe and it wasn't the same. But then he realized the new axe was making him even stronger! + +He now remembers his old axe, but it made him sad. So now he chooses to remember the times with his new axe that make him strong and happy. +Once upon a time there was a cold triangle. The triangle lived in the sky. The triangle wanted to go home. He asked the clouds to help him. The clouds agreed and sent the triangle home. When the triangle arrived home it was so happy. He waved goodbye to the clouds and thanked them for sending him home. The clouds waved back and wished the triangle a very happy life. +Once there was a little animal. He was so tired after a long day. He lay down and closed his eyes. And he yawned. It was a big, wide yawn! His friends saw and laughed. They said to him, "Maybe you should make a wish!" + +So he thought and he thought. What could he wish for? He looked up at the stars twinkling in the sky and he wished for something special. + +But the night sky was noisy. There were lots of other animals laughing and talking. All these noises made it impossible for him to sleep. + +So he decided that when he made his wish, he would wish for a quiet night sky! And that's exactly what he did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a pet frog. Every morning he would jump and hop around the girl's room. The girl wanted to take her frog outside to hop around in the sunshine, but he wouldn't wake up. + +The girl decided to try and fix it. She used her gentlest voice to call her frog's name; she clapped her hands and she sang happy tunes. But nothing was working. Suddenly, the girl had an idea! + +She gently tickled the frog's tummy and smiled as he started to stir. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes and hopped outside with the girl. The sun made his green skin sparkle and the girl sang and laughed as she watched her frog hop around. + +The girl was happy that she was able to fix the wake up problem. She and her frog enjoyed their playtime in the sunshine. And from then on, the frog was quick to wake up each morning with no help needed from the girl. +Mum and Dad were discussing in the kitchen. It was a tidy room with lots of delicious smells. Dad was holding a big cart. He smiled and said, "Let's go for a walk." Mum agreed. + +They stepped outside and Mum pushed the cart. They passed lots of fields and trees. They saw a river and lots of birds. It was a lovely day. + +The cart was full of goodies. Sweet treats, yummy apples and pretty flowers. They laughed and talked. They had a great time. + +At the end of the day they were tired. Dad put the cart back in the house and said, "Let's make the room tidy." Mum nodded and they tidied the kitchen. They were very pleased with how tidy it looked. + +The day had been full of fun. Mum and Dad smiled as they discussed what else to do the next day. +Jimmy was a little boy who loved to paint. He would take out his paint set and paint anything and everything around the house. One day, Jimmy wanted to paint his mom's shoulder. His mom said yes and Jimmy was very excited. He quickly grabbed his paintbrush and put a few drops of paint on his mom's shoulder. He painted a picture of a lemon and it was so tasty looking. Everyone who saw it said it was the best painting they had ever seen. Jimmy was so proud of himself. He was careful not to get any paint on his mom's clothes and his mom was so happy with her new painting. From then on out, Jimmy couldn't wait to paint all day. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Fred. He was a brave and curious little guy who loved to explore the world around him. One day, Fred was walking in the woods, when he saw something he'd never seen before. It was a large, furry animal with long claws and a long, bushy tail. + +The animal seemed to recognize Fred and it made him feel very anxious. He slowly backed away, but the animal kept following him. Fred felt a little scared, but he also felt excited. He knew that he had just seen something special. + +As he was turning around, the animal jumped in front of Fred and started to rub against his leg. Fred could tell that the animal wanted to be his friend, and he felt relieved. He knew he could trust the animal, so he patted it on the head and let it follow him. + +From that day forward, Fred and the animal were the best of friends. Fred never felt anxious when the animal was around, and it taught him to appreciate the beauty of the woods. He recognized just how special his furry friend was and he was so glad to have found it in the woods. +Today was a fun day! Mommy and Daddy brought an interesting cereal. It came in a big box and had a funny picture on it. Mommy said it would be yummy. So I opened the box and tried it. It was delicious! Mommy and Daddy had some too and they said it was yummy too. + +We had lots of fun eating cereal. We all took turns pouring milk into our bowl and Daddy even showed me how to mix it so that it tasted just right. After eating all of our cereal, Mommy and Daddy said it was time to go to the park. I grabbed my hat and coat and we went on a fun walk to the park. + +At the park we saw some interesting birds and weird animals. We also saw some children playing. I even found a cool toy and Daddy helped me swing on the swing. It was so much fun! When it was time to go home, Mommy brought us all a tasty snack. We said goodbye to the park and went home. I had a really fun day! +Once there was a man and a woman that wanted to marry. So, they both went to the shop to buy some tuna for their wedding. + +At the shop, the shopkeeper was very rude to them. He kept telling them to pay more money and kept pushing them away from the tuna. + +The man and woman were upset and decided to go to another shop to get the tuna. This shopkeeper was very nice. He gave them all the tuna they needed for free! + +The happy couple thanked him and took their tuna. They married soon afterwards and shared their delicious tuna at the wedding feast. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He wanted some ice-cream. He was very patient and went to pick some. He went to the store and saw lots of delicious ice-cream. He thought and thought and finally picked a yummy one. He brought it home and ate it. It was so yummy, he wanted more! He was very patient and went to pick some more ice-cream. He was so happy and enjoyed the tasty treat. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to have a picnic. She ran to the garden and gathered wildflowers in a pretty bunch. She skipped off with them and found a secret spot at the edge of the woods. + +She spread a blanket out on the grass and arranged the wildflowers in a jar. Then she opened her picnic basket and out came a picnic lunch. + +The little girl opened up the lid of the jar and sprinkled water from a well. The plants grew fast and spread their branches wide. The little girl smiled in delight and ate her lunch. + +The girl spent the afternoon playing in the sun surrounded by her beautiful flowers. She felt so happy and content that day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He liked to clap his hands together. Every morning, he would clap his hands and laugh. One day, Tim saw a big black bird in the sky. It was a magical bird and it could fly far away. + +Tim watched the bird and clapped his hands again. The bird flew over to him and made a noise. Tim clapped even louder and the bird flew away. He laughed and clapped some more. + +The bird came back again with something special in its beak. It was a black clock. The bird gave the clock to Tim and flew away. + +Tim was so happy! He had a clock to help him keep track of time. Every day he would look at the clock and clap his hands. He was so happy and so was the magical black bird! +Once upon a time there lived a small girl, who loved to spin around and around all day. Whenever she felt happy, she would spin, with her arms stretched out wide and her smile wide, too. + +One day, the girl's mommy gave her an order. She told her to spin only when it was safe. So, the little girl spun very carefully, making sure no one was around and that there were no things in her way. + +When she was done, the little girl felt so happy and pleased. She hugged her mommy, thanked her for reminding her to stay safe and ran off to play. + +From then on, the little girl remembered to always spin safely, and she spun around and around all day, feeling happiness and joy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who saw something very bad. He saw a big pile of waste. He was so very angry and wanted to do something! He grabbed a bag and started to rescue the waste. He worked for a long time and was so happy when he was done! The boy had saved the day, and made the world a better place. He was so proud of himself. Everyone around him was so happy and clapped to show they were proud of him too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old. She had to go and take a test. The little girl was scared. She didn't know what the test was. + +She went to the place where they said the test was taking place. The little girl found a room where she had to kneel. She did not know why but she knelt down. + +After a few minutes, the little girl heard a voice. It was the teacher talking about the test. Suddenly, the little girl was not so scared anymore. She knew what the unknown test was. + +The little girl was proud of herself. She was ready for the test. She knelt down once again and waited. Then she finished the test successfully. She felt happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall tower that was kept safe by a girl named Emma. She was very enthusiastic about protecting the tower and kept careful watch over it day and night. + +Whenever the wind blew, Emma would look out of the window of the tower and make sure that everything was alright. If there were any danger she would do her very best to keep it away. + +One day, two bad men were trying to break into the tower and take its treasure. Emma was scared but also was very brave too! She ran to the top of the tower and made a loud noise to protect the jewels inside. + +The bad men quickly ran away and never came back. Emma had been very successful in her mission and the tower was safe and sound! Everyone was very proud of Emma, and she was always enthusiastic about keeping the tower safe from now on. +Once upon a time there was a high fridge. It had a name, but nobody knew what it was. One day, a 3 year old child heard the fridge calling out its name. The child walked up to the fridge and asked, 'what is your name?'. The fridge replied, 'my name is Fridgey'. The child was so excited to meet Fridgey and said, 'hello Fridgey! My name is Jack'. Fridgey was so thrilled to have a new friend and the two of them shared stories all day long. Jack and Fridgey have been friends ever since. +The sun shone brightly in the sky. It was a warm and beautiful day. + +Annabelle was very excited. She loved playing outside and felt very independent. + +She stretched out her arms, spun around and smiled. She could feel the sunshine on her face. Then she saw a big tree. Under its branches was a nice shade. + +Annabelle ran over to the tree and tip-toed into the cool shade. She twirled around and saw a very special surprise. It was a butterfly! + +Annabelle smiled and started to stretch out her arms again. She wanted to fly away like the butterfly. + +The butterfly flew around and around in circles. Annabelle tried to copy it. She felt so independent and happy in the shade. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Zoe. Zoe felt very brave and decided to go on an adventure. She walked through the woods, but soon started to get tired and decided to take a little rest. + +Suddenly, Zoe heard a faint noise and realized it was coming from a giant spinning wheel. She decided to take a closer look and carefully stepped forward. + +When Zoe was close to the wheel, she noticed that the wheel was full of buttons and that the wheel was spinning very quickly. Zoe reached out and grabbed one of the buttons, but it was disgusting. + +Zoe quickly threw away the button and decided it was time to go home. As she walked away, the wheel kept on spinning and she looked back at it from a safe distance. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Sam. He was three years old and always loved to play games. + +One day, Sam decided to go out and explore the world. On his adventures he came across a strange mask. Sam was very confused by it. + +The mask had lots of different colours and patterns. Sam thought it was beautiful and he wanted to show it to his friends. + +But when he went to pick it up he noticed something strange. There were numbers all over it. Sam started to count them. He counted one, two, three, four and five. + +At first, he was confused but then he realised that the numbers on the mask were actually a game. He started to play the game with joy and excitement. + +In the end, Sam was so happy he had found the mask. He ran back home to show his friends the fun game he had found! +Once there was a tower, and in the tower was a little girl. She was upset, because she wanted to go outside and play, but she couldn't get out. + +One day, she saw a man who could lift her up. He lifted her up and out of the top of the tower! She was so happy to be outside in the sunlight. She was no longer upset. + +The man put the girl back inside the tower but gave her a way to get out. He showed her a ladder so she could climb down and go outside and play. + +The little girl was so happy. She thanked the man and raced down the ladder and out of the tower. She had lots of fun playing outside – it was the best day ever! +Once there was a bee called Buzz. Buzz was very happy because he had lots of honey. Every morning he would raise his wings high and go and find more honey. He had lots of friends too, and when he met them, he would always be so happy. + +One day, Buzz decided to raise his honey to the sun. He thought it would make the honey even sweeter. He slowly filled his jar with honey and then he raised it up to the sun. As the sun warmed the honey, it started to get very sticky. + +When he did this, he felt so happy. All of his friends wanted to try some of the sweet honey. They all shared it and it was so yummy. They all said, "Thank you Buzz." Buzz was so happy that he had made everyone happy. +Once upon a time there was a brave lion. He was walking through a big green field. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a strange object appeared. The lion got closer and realised it was a big, shiny buckle. He had never seen anything like it before. Curious, the lion decided to put the buckle on. When he did, a magical thing happened. Suddenly he could fly! He felt so brave and powerful that he started roaring into the sky. He flew and explored the world. He even visited the moon! When he returned to the green field, he took off the buckle and it disappeared. He was sad at first, but was glad he'd been so brave. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to catch and play with fish. She asked her mom for a net. + +Her mom took her to the river on a bright, icy day. The river was full of fresh, wiggling fish. The little girl was so excited! + +The little girl put the net in the water and watched as it filled with fish. She squealed with delight when she saw she had caught 3! They belonged to her. + +The little girl was so proud. She brought the fish home and put them in her tiny aquarium. Now she has a special place for them to belong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and baby brother. Lucy loved to play with her toys and run in the yard. + +One day, Lucy's aunt came to visit. She arrived in a big blue car. Lucy was so happy to see her aunt. They played with dolls and read books together. Lucy's aunt made her laugh and smile. + +But Lucy's aunt was poor. She didn't have many things. Lucy wanted to help her aunt. So, she gave her aunt a big hug and shared her toys. Lucy's aunt was very happy. They had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty lived in a small house near a big road with lots of traffic. Kitty liked to watch the cars go by but did not like the noise they made. + +One day, Kitty saw a filthy toy on the side of the road. It was a small, dirty doll. Kitty wanted to help clean the doll. So Kitty said to the doll, "You are very dirty. I will help you get clean." + +Kitty took the doll home and covered it with soap and water. She scrubbed and scrubbed until the doll was clean and shiny. The doll was very happy and said, "Thank you, Kitty, for making me clean again." + +From that day on, Kitty and the doll were the best of friends. They played together every day, and the doll never got filthy again. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little dog named Max was playing with his friend, a cat named Luna. They were having fun in the sun. Max started to feel very sleepy. + +"I feel sleepy," said Max to Luna. "Let's find a nice place to rest." + +"Good idea," said Luna. They found a big, soft bed under a tree. Max and Luna lay down and started to close their eyes. + +As they slept, a bird came and sang a sweet song. Max and Luna felt happy and safe. They knew they had a great place to rest and a good friend to share it with. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there was a big temple. The temple was very old and had many pretty things inside. Many people came to see the temple and its pretty things. One day, a deaf boy named Tim came to see the temple too. Tim could not hear, but he loved to see the pretty things in the temple. + +One day, a big storm came to the land. The rain was very heavy, and the wind was very strong. The temple was in danger. Tim wanted to save the temple, so he ran to get help. He told the people about the temple and the storm. They all wanted to help save the temple too. + +They all went to the temple and tried to save it. They worked very hard, but the storm was too strong. The rain and wind were too much for the temple. In the end, the temple fell down. All the pretty things inside were gone. Tim and the people were very sad. The temple could not be saved. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a gray rabbit named Remy. One day, Remy decided to go on a journey to find a big, juicy carrot. He hopped and hopped, looking for the perfect carrot. + +On his journey, Remy met a sad, little bird named Bella. Bella had lost her nest in a big storm. Remy wanted to help, so he said, "Let's restore your nest, Bella. We can do it together!" + +Remy and Bella worked together to fix the nest. They picked up sticks and leaves and put them all back in place. Soon, the nest was as good as new. Bella was so happy, and she thanked Remy for his help. + +In the end, Remy found a big, juicy carrot, and he shared it with Bella. They became the best of friends. The moral of the story is that when we help others, we make new friends and feel good inside. +Once upon a time, in a small park, there was a fun day. Many kids came to play. One boy, Tim, had a kite. He loved his kite very much. Tim saw another boy, Sam, with a kite too. Sam's kite was big and pretty. Tim felt he must have the best kite. He became competitive. + +Tim tried to make his kite fly higher than Sam's. He pulled and ran, but his kite did not go up. Tim was sad. He sat down and began to observe Sam. He saw Sam let his kite go up slowly. Sam was not trying to win. He was just having fun. + +Tim learned that it is not always about being the best. It is about having fun and enjoying the moment. He started to play with his kite again, but this time he did not try to win. He just had fun. In the end, Tim and Sam became friends and flew their kites together. The moral of the story is to enjoy what you do and not always try to be the best. +Once upon a time, in a small yellow house, lived a little girl named Lucy and her mommy. They loved to bake cookies together. One day, Lucy and her mommy decided to bake some cookies for a friend's birthday party. + +As they started to mix the ingredients, Lucy picked up a teaspoon to add some sugar. "Mommy, I want to put a lot of sugar in the cookies," said Lucy. Her mommy looked at her and said, "No, Lucy, we only need one teaspoon of sugar. Too much sugar is not good for us." Lucy didn't like this idea, so she disagreed with her mommy. "But mommy, I want the cookies to be very sweet!" she said. + +Mommy thought for a moment and smiled. "How about we make two batches of cookies? One with just one teaspoon of sugar and one with a little more sugar?" Lucy liked this idea and agreed. They baked both batches of cookies, and when they were done, they tasted them. The cookies with just one teaspoon of sugar were perfect, and even Lucy agreed that too much sugar wasn't a good idea after all. At the birthday party, everyone loved the cookies, and Lucy was happy that she and her mommy worked together to make them just right. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the farm with his mom. He saw many animals there. He saw cows, pigs, and horses. Tim was very happy. + +Tim saw a big horse. The horse was brown and had a long tail. Tim wanted to touch the horse. His mom said, "Be careful, Tim. Don't be stupid." + +Tim walked to the horse slowly. He reached out his hand and touched the horse. The horse was soft and warm. The horse liked Tim and they became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was a very reliable friend. She always helped her friends when they needed it. One day, Sue and her friends were playing with a rope. They wanted to learn how to tie knots. + +Sue was very good at tying knots. She showed her friends how to tie a knot. They all practiced together. They tied the rope to a tree and played a game of tug-of-war. They had so much fun playing with the rope and learning how to tie knots. + +But then, one of Sue's friends fell down and got hurt. He needed to go to the hospital. Sue and her friends took him there. At the hospital, the doctor helped Sue's friend feel better. Sue was happy she could help her friend, and they all went back to playing with the rope and tying knots. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Kiki. Kiki loved to play outside. One day, Kiki saw a big tree with a hole in it. Kiki wanted to see what was inside, so she entered the hole. + +Inside the tree, Kiki found a pair of pants. The pants were very big and colorful. Kiki thought it would be fun to wear the pants, so she put them on. The pants were so big that Kiki could not walk very well, but she still had fun. + +Kiki heard a voice say, "Hey, those are my pants!" It was a big, friendly bear named Ben. Kiki said, "I am sorry, I did not know they were your pants." Ben laughed and said, "That's okay, Kiki. You can keep the pants. They look funny on you." Kiki and Ben became good friends, and they played together every day. +One day, a great big cat named Tom found a frame. The frame was pretty and shiny. Tom liked the frame a lot. He wanted to show it to his best friend, a small dog named Max. + +Tom went to Max's house with the frame. Max saw the frame and thought it was great too. They both wanted to play with the frame, but it was too big for Max. Tom had an idea to make the frame fun for both of them. + +Tom held the frame up and Max jumped through it. As Max jumped, his tail would slap the frame. They laughed and played with the frame all day. Tom and Max had so much fun with their great new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little theater in a big town. In this theater, there were many animals who liked to talk and play. One day, a tired dog named Spot came to the theater. + +Spot saw a cat named Fluffy. Spot said, "Hi Fluffy, I am tired. Let's talk and play." Fluffy said, "Okay, Spot. Let's talk and play in the theater." So, they talked and played together. They had a lot of fun. + +But, they were too loud. The other animals in the theater got mad. They did not want to talk and play with Spot and Fluffy anymore. Spot and Fluffy were sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tall clock in a big room. The clock loved to go "tick tock" all day and all night. People liked to watch the clock and listen to its "tick tock" sound. One day, the clock saw a little boy named Tim. + +Tim liked to run very fast. He would speed around the room, laughing and playing. The tall clock liked to watch Tim play. It thought, "One day, Tim will be as tall as me." The clock and Tim became very good friends. They played together every day. + +One day, Tim came into the room and saw that the tall clock had stopped going "tick tock." Tim was sad. He wanted to help his friend. Tim thought and thought. Then, he had an idea. He ran as fast as he could and found a grown-up to help fix the clock. The grown-up made the clock go "tick tock" again. The tall clock was happy, and so was Tim. They knew they would be friends forever, and Tim would grow tall just like the clock. +One day, a little frog named Tim was by the river. He saw a big fish. Tim was ready to play. He blinked his big eyes and jumped into the water. + +The big fish saw Tim and wanted to play too. They swam in the river together. Tim blinked his eyes again and again. The big fish thought it was funny. + +Tim and the big fish played all day in the river. They were very happy. When they were done playing, Tim blinked his eyes and said bye to his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a nice farm. On the farm, there was a lot of wheat. The wheat was tall and yellow. The farmer liked his wheat very much. + +One day, the farmer saw something in the wheat. He went closer to see what it was. He moved the wheat to the side and revealed a little cat. The cat was lost and scared. + +The farmer took the cat home. He gave the cat some food and a warm bed. The cat was happy now. The farmer and the cat became good friends. They lived on the nice farm with the wheat and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a very important photo of her family. She wanted to put the photo in a frame to keep it safe. + +One day, Lily saw a pretty frame at the store. She told her mom that she wanted the frame for her important photo. Her mom said they could come back to buy it later. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the store. Lily was so happy when she found the pretty frame. They bought the frame and went home. + +At home, Lily put her important photo in the frame. She was very proud of it. The frame kept her photo safe and made her smile every day. +Once upon a time, there was a large bear named Bobo. Bobo lived in a small house in the woods. One day, Bobo found a flashlight near his house. He was very happy because he could use it to see in the dark. + +Bobo's friend, a small bird named Lulu, came to visit him. "Bobo, your house is dirty," Lulu said. "Let's clean it together!" Bobo agreed, and they started to clean the house. + +While they were cleaning, it became dark outside. Bobo turned on his flashlight so they could see better. Lulu and Bobo cleaned the house until it was very clean. They were both very happy and proud of their work. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He was very alert and excited to play. Tim loved to enjoy the view of the big trees and the blue sky. He liked to run and jump on the green grass. + +While Tim was playing, he saw a big dog. The dog wanted to play with Tim, but Tim was scared. The dog barked loudly, and Tim ran to his mom. His mom told him not to worry, the dog just wanted to be friends. + +Tim's mom went with him to meet the dog. They found out the dog was nice and just wanted to play. Tim and the dog played together and had a lot of fun. Tim was happy he made a new friend and enjoyed the view at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She was very anxious because today was her birthday. She wanted to celebrate with her friends and family. Sue's mommy and daddy were setting up a big table with yummy food and a big cake. + +But then, a naughty cat named Whiskers saw the table. Whiskers jumped on the table and made a big mess. The cake was on the floor and the food was all over. Sue started to cry because her party was ruined. + +Sue's mommy and daddy tried to fix the mess, but it was too late. All the friends came to the party and saw the messy table. They were sad and couldn't celebrate Sue's birthday. The day ended with everyone going home and Sue feeling very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn fox. He lived in a big forest. Every day, he would play with his friends, the rabbit and the squirrel. + +One day, the fox wanted to buy some candy. He went to the store in the forest. The store was run by a wise old owl. The fox picked out his favorite candy and went to the owl to pay for it. + +"Mr. Owl, I want to pay for this candy," said the fox. The owl looked at the fox and said, "Fox, you need to share your candy with your friends, the rabbit and the squirrel." + +The stubborn fox did not want to share. But he knew the owl was right. So, the fox paid for the candy and went back to his friends. + +In the end, the fox shared his candy with the rabbit and the squirrel. They all had a great time eating the candy together. And the fox learned that sharing with friends was more fun than being stubborn. +Once upon a time, there was a big pool. It was a hot day, and a restless frog named Tim wanted to play in the water. He wanted to create big splashes and have fun with his friends. + +Tim hopped to his friend, Sam the turtle, and said, "Sam, let's go to the pool and create big splashes!" Sam agreed and they both went to the pool together. They saw other friends there too, like Max the duck and Lily the fish. + +Tim, Sam, Max, and Lily played in the pool all day. They created big splashes and had lots of fun. The sun began to set, and they felt happy and tired. They all said, "Bye!" to each other and went back to their homes, excited for another day of fun at the pool. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot lived in a home with lots of furniture. He loved to jump on the soft chairs and sleep on the big beds. Spot thought his home was perfect. + +One day, Spot saw a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird was trying to fly, but its wing was hurt. Spot knew he had to rescue the bird. So, he barked loudly to call his friends. The friends came running to help. They all worked together to get the bird out of the tree. Spot felt very happy when the bird was safe. + +The bird thanked Spot and his friends for their help. They all learned that when you work together, you can rescue anyone in need. The moral of the story is that helping others is the perfect way to make friends and feel happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a smart man named Tom. He had a big dog named Max. They liked to play together. + +One day, Tom and Max went to the park. They saw a little girl named Lisa. Lisa was sad. "Why are you sad?" asked Tom. Lisa said, "I lost my toy." + +Tom wanted to help. He had an idea. He said to Max, "Max, can you find the toy?" Max wagged his tail and started to look. Tom suggested, "Let's look near the swings." They all went to the swings. + +Max sniffed around and found the toy under the slide. Lisa was so happy! She said, "Thank you, Tom and Max!" They all played together and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was happy because he could make things. One day, he wanted to make a shield. He thought a shield would be fun to play with. + +Tim worked hard to make the shield. He found a big, round thing and put colors on it. It was pretty. Tim showed his shield to his friends. They all liked it and wanted to play with him. + +But, Tim did not know that his shield was not strong. One day, when he was playing with his friends, the shield broke. Tim was sad. He could not play with his shield anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a bike that he liked to ride. He would ride it slow and fast, up and down the street. One day, Tim saw a big jug near the road. He thought it was a fun thing to find. + +Tim got off his bike and picked up the jug. It was heavy, but he wanted to take it home. He put the jug on his bike and started to ride. Tim had to ride very slow, so the jug would not fall off. + +When Tim got home, he showed the jug to his mom. She was happy he found it. They cleaned the jug and put it in the kitchen. Now, Tim's mom could use the jug to hold water or juice. Tim felt proud and knew he had a fun day riding his bike and finding the jug. +Once upon a time, in a big green field, there lived a little mole. The mole was very small, but he felt mighty inside. He liked to dig in the dirt and make tunnels under the ground. + +One sunny day, the mole met a big bear. The bear looked at the mole and asked, "Do you want to be friends?" The mole nodded his head and said, "Yes, I want to be friends with you!" The bear was very happy to have a new friend. + +Together, the mighty mole and the big bear played all day. They ran in the field, they splashed in the water, and they rolled in the grass. When the sun went down, they said "Goodbye" to each other and went to their homes. The mole went back to his tunnel and the bear went to his cave. They both knew they would be friends forever. +One day, a little boy named Tim went with his mom to a big place called a university. It was a weird place with big buildings and lots of people. Tim felt a little scared, but he held his mom's hand tight. + +As they walked, they saw a man with a funny hat. The man looked at Tim and asked, "Do you want to learn something new today?" Tim was not sure, so he just nodded his head. The man with the funny hat took them to a room with lots of colors and shapes. + +In the room, Tim saw another little boy who was crying. The boy was sad because he could not find his mom. Tim wanted to help, so he asked the man with the funny hat to find the boy's mom. They all searched together and soon found her. The little boy stopped crying and smiled. Tim felt happy that he could help and knew that the university was not so scary after all. +Once upon a time, in a calm forest, there lived a big bear named Ben and a small bird named Sally. They were best friends and played together every day. + +One day, while they were playing near a bush, Sally saw a shiny spike. She wanted to take it for her nest. But when she tried to pick it up, it pinched her foot. "Ouch!" cried Sally. Ben heard her cry and came running to help. + +Ben carefully took the spike and put it away from them. He told Sally, "We should always be careful with things we don't know. They can hurt us." Sally agreed and thanked Ben for helping her. From that day on, they both learned to be careful and always looked out for each other. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a messy room. His toys were all over the floor. Tim's mom told him to clean up his room. But Tim did not want to clean up. He wanted to play with his toys. + +One day, Tim found a big chain in his messy room. He had an idea. He decided to attach all his toys to the chain. He thought it would be fun to pull the chain and see all his toys move together. + +Tim worked hard to attach all his toys to the chain. After he finished, he pulled the chain. All the toys moved together! It was fun to watch. But then, Tim's mom came in. She saw the chain and the toys. She was happy that Tim had found a way to clean up his messy room. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, when we don't want to do something, we can find a fun way to get it done. And when we do, we can make others happy too. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an elderly man named Tom. Tom had a big red ball. He loved to play with it in his yard. One day, the big red ball rolled away. + +Tom saw his ball roll near a wire fence. He ran after it, but he couldn't stop. He was scared he would lose his ball. A little bird saw Tom and wanted to help him. The bird flew to the wire fence and sat there. + +Tom saw the bird on the wire fence and knew he had to stop. He slowed down and stopped just in time. The little bird picked up the big red ball in its beak and flew back to Tom. Tom was very happy and thanked the little bird. + +From that day on, Tom and the little bird became best friends. They played with the big red ball together, and Tom always remembered to stop when he needed to. The wire fence and the little bird had taught him an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little cabinet. It was dark and made of wood. The cabinet had many friends in the room. It was happy because it could support things on top of it. + +One day, a new toy came to the room. The toy was big and needed a place to stay. The cabinet wanted to help, so it said, "I can support you! You can stay on top of me." The toy was happy and said, "Thank you, cabinet!" + +The toy and the cabinet became good friends. They stayed together, and the dark cabinet always supported the toy. They lived happily ever after in the room with all their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little fox. The fox was very anxious. He wanted to find his friend, the bear. The fox walked and walked, looking for the bear. + +The fox saw a bird in a tree. The bird said, "Why are you so anxious, little fox?" The fox said, "I can't find my friend, the bear. Can you help me?" The bird said, "Yes, I can help you. I saw the bear go that way." The bird used his wing to point to the right. + +The fox was happy and said, "Thank you, bird!" The fox followed the bird's point and found the bear. The bear and the fox played all day. They were very happy. And the anxious little fox was not anxious anymore. +One day, a polite dog named Bobo went for a walk near the river. Bobo loved to walk and play with his friends. While walking, he saw a fish in the water. The fish was doing a swim. Bobo thought it looked fun. + +"Hello, fish!" said Bobo. "I like your swim. Can I swim too?" The fish looked at Bobo and said, "Dogs can't swim, only fish can. Go away!" Bobo felt sad and wanted to prove the fish wrong. + +Bobo took a deep breath and jumped into the river. He started to swim! The fish was surprised and said, "Wow, Bobo! You can swim too!" They both swam together and became good friends. From that day on, the fish never told anyone they couldn't swim. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy fisherman. He lived in a small house by the sea. Every day, he went out to catch fish in his little boat. + +One day, the fisherman was very tired. He decided to sleep in his boat. While he slept, the boat floated far away from his home. + +When the grumpy fisherman woke up, he was lost. He tried to find his way back, but he couldn't. He was sad and grumpy forever. +Once upon a time, there was a human named Tom. Tom loved to mix things. One day, Tom found a light, shiny rock. He wanted to mix it with his toys. + +Tom's friend, Sam, saw the light rock too. Sam wanted the rock for his toy cars. They both wanted the rock, but there was only one. Tom and Sam were not happy. + +Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's mix the rock with both our toys!" They tried it and had fun. Tom and Sam were happy again. They learned that sharing is good. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown puppy. The puppy lived in a big house with a girl named Sue. Sue loved her puppy very much. + +One day, Sue and her puppy went to the park. They saw many other kids and puppies playing. Sue wanted to play with them too. She said to her puppy, "Let's go play with the others!" + +Sue and her puppy ran to the kids and puppies. They all played together. Sue had to choose which game to play. She picked a game of tag. The puppies chased each other and had so much fun. + +After playing, Sue and her puppy went home. They were very tired but happy. Sue gave her puppy a big hug and said, "I'm so glad I chose you, my little brown puppy." The puppy wagged its tail and licked Sue's face. They were the best of friends. +One morning, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a cheap toy on the ground. It was a small red car. Tim picked up the car and wanted to examine it. He looked at it very closely. + +As Tim examined the car, he saw that it was very dirty. He thought it needed a good clean. So, he took the car to a nearby water fountain. He washed the car with water and made it shiny and new again. + +Tim was happy to have a new toy to play with. He spent the rest of the morning playing with the car in the park. He drove it up and down the slides and through the sand. It was a fun day for Tim and his new little red car. +One day, a cop was walking down the street. He saw a big, spicy pepper. The cop was hungry, so he picked it up and took a big bite. "Hot, hot, hot!" he yelled, as his mouth burned. + +A girl saw the cop and asked, "Why did you eat the spicy pepper?" The cop said, "I was hungry, but now my mouth is very hot!" The girl thought for a moment and said, "I know! Let's spin around fast to make the hot go away!" + +The cop and the girl started to spin around and around. They spun so fast that they fell down. They laughed, but the cop's mouth was still hot from the spicy pepper. + +The cop stood up and said, "Thank you for trying to help, but my mouth is still hot." The girl felt sad that she couldn't help the cop. The cop walked away, still feeling the burn from the spicy pepper. And that day, the cop learned not to eat spicy peppers when he was hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a big, reliable dog named Max. Max loved to help his friends. One day, it rained and rained. Max's friend, a little bird named Lily, got very wet. + +Max said, "Lily, you are wet! Let's go to my house to dry you." Lily said, "Thank you, Max." They went to Max's house. Max used a soft towel to dry Lily's feathers. Lily felt warm and happy. + +In Max's house, there was a big red button on the wall. Max said, "Lily, when you push this button, it plays music." Lily pushed the button, and they danced and laughed together. They had a fun day, and Lily was glad she had a reliable friend like Max. +One day, a tired dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a little girl named Lily sitting by a tree. Lily had a book in her hands. Max walked up to her and said, "Hi, what are you doing?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I am reading a poem. Do you want to listen?" Max wagged his tail and sat down. Lily read the poem out loud. It was about a happy sun and a big, blue sky. Max liked the poem a lot. + +After the poem, Max asked Lily, "Can I play with you?" Lily said, "Yes, let's play catch!" They ran around and had lots of fun. Max was not tired anymore. They played until the sun went down. Then, Max and Lily said goodbye and went home. +One day, a girl named Sue went to the park with her dog, Max. Max was a big, calm dog who liked to play. Sue had a leash to hold Max so he would not run away. + +At the park, Sue saw her friend Tom. Tom wanted to play with Max, but he did not have a leash for his dog. Sue was kind and said, "I can lend you my leash so you can play with your dog too." + +Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, Sue!" They played with their dogs in the park all day. Max and Tom's dog were calm and had fun. Sue was glad she could lend her leash to help her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very helpful boy. One day, he saw his mom on the porch. The porch was dirty. Tim wanted to help his mom. He knew he could succeed. + +"Mom, can I help you clean the porch?" Tim asked. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. Thank you for helping me." They both started to clean the dirty porch. Tim picked up the leaves and his mom swept the dirt away. + +After some time, the porch was clean. Tim and his mom were happy. They succeeded in cleaning the dirty porch. Tim's mom gave him a hug and said, "I'm proud of you, Tim. You did a great job!" Tim smiled and felt good about helping his mom. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a blue bear named Bobo. Bobo was a very happy bear. He loved to play with his friends, the birds, the rabbits, and the squirrels. They would all enjoy the sun, run around, and laugh together. + +One day, a new bear came to the forest. His name was Roro, and he was a red bear. Bobo wanted to be friends with Roro, so he said, "Hi, Roro! Let's play and enjoy the day together!" But Roro was not nice. He said, "No, I don't want to play with a blue bear like you!" + +Bobo was sad, but he did not give up. He tried to be kind to Roro and share his toys. Soon, Roro saw how nice Bobo was and they became friends. They both enjoyed playing together with all the other animals in the forest. The moral of the story is to always be kind and never give up on making new friends. +One day, a boy named Tim went on a trip with his mom. They were going to visit grandma. Tim was very excited. He packed all his toys in his luggage. His mom reminded him not to forget his clothes too. + +On the way to grandma's house, they saw a crazy dog. The dog was running around and barking. Tim laughed and said, "That dog is so funny!" + +When they got to grandma's house, Tim opened his luggage. He found all his toys, but he forgot his clothes! His mom said, "Oh no, Tim! I reminded you to pack your clothes too!" + +Tim felt sad, but grandma had an idea. She found some of Tim's old clothes in her house. Tim wore the old clothes and played with his toys. He had a great time with grandma and the crazy dog. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a girl named Lily. She had a flute that she loved to play. Every day, she would play her flute and make happy music. One day, the sky was gloomy, and it made Lily sad. + +Lily went to her friend, Tom. "Tom, look!" Lily said, as she pointed to the sky. "It's so gloomy. I don't like it." Tom looked at the sky and felt sad too. "Let's play with your flute, Lily. Maybe it will make us happy." + +Lily and Tom played the flute together. The music was so happy that the gloomy sky started to go away. The sun came out and the day became bright again. Lily and Tom smiled and played the flute all day long. They knew that their happy music could make any gloomy day better. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball. One day, he went for a walk with his owner, Tom. They walked and walked until they found a big building. + +Tom said, "Look, Spot! That is a museum. It has many nice things inside. But we must be careful not to destroy anything." + +Spot wagged his tail and went inside the museum with Tom. They saw many pretty things. Spot saw a big dinosaur bone. He thought it was a stick, so he tried to play with it. + +Tom said, "No, Spot! We cannot play with that. We do not want to destroy it." + +Spot understood and continued to walk with Tom. They had a great time at the museum and went home happy. +Once upon a time, in a charming little town, there lived a boy named Tom and a girl named Sue. They were best friends. They liked to play together in every season, like when the sun was hot or the leaves fell from the trees. + +One day, Tom found a big, shiny toy car. He loved it so much! He showed it to Sue and said, "Look at my new car! It's so big and shiny!" Sue looked at the car and wanted to play with it too. But Tom did not want to share his car. + +Sue was sad and went home. Tom played alone, but he did not have fun. He missed his friend Sue. Tom thought about it and said to himself, "I should share my car with Sue. Sharing is good. It will make us both happy." + +So, Tom went to Sue's house with the big, shiny car. He said, "Sue, I am sorry. I want to share my car with you. Let's play together!" Sue smiled and they played with the car. They had a lot of fun and were happy. + +From that day on, Tom and Sue always shared their toys and played together. They learned that sharing is a good thing to do. It makes everyone happy and keeps friends close. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a person who loved the color pink. This person had a pink hat, pink shoes, and a pink dress. Every day, the person would walk in the park and look at the pink flowers. + +One day, the person saw a big pink ball near the pink flowers. The person kicked the ball and it went far, far away. The person ran and ran to find the ball. They looked up and down, left and right, but they could not find the pink ball. + +At the end of the day, the person was sad because they lost the pink ball. But then, a new friend came with the pink ball! The person and the new friend played with the pink ball and had lots of fun. They were happy and became best friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a modest dog named Max. Max had a big, happy face. He loved to run and play all day. + +One day, Max saw a big race for all the animals. Max wanted to join the race too. He lined up with the other animals to start the race. The race began and Max ran as fast as he could. + +Max ran and ran until he saw the finish line. He was tired but he did not give up. With a big smile on his face, Max crossed the finish line. All his friends cheered for him. Max was very happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Mia. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Mia loved to play outside in the sun and dance in the wind. + +One day, Mia saw a new plant in her yard. It was a cactus! Mia liked the cactus because it was green and different. She wanted to play with the cactus, but mommy said, "Be careful, the cactus can hurt you." + +Mia listened to her mommy and stayed away from the cactus. She would twist and turn around it while dancing. Mia was happy because she could still play near the cactus without getting hurt. And the cactus stood tall, watching Mia dance every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her mommy's makeup, but her mommy always told her to be modest and not use too much. One day, Lily saw her mommy baking a cake and asked if she could help. Her mommy said yes and they made a delicious chocolate cake together. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy had to go out and left her alone in the house. Lily remembered the makeup and decided to play with it again. She put on so much makeup that she didn't look like herself anymore. When her mommy came back, she didn't recognize Lily and got scared. But then, Lily showed her the cake they had made and her mommy realized it was her little girl all along. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be modest with the makeup and only use a little bit. And whenever they baked a cake together, they always had a lot of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy was always busy, running around and collecting food for his family. One day, he saw a big, juicy piece of cake on the ground. He wanted to bring it back to his family, but it was too big for him to carry. + +Andy thought and thought, and then he had an idea. He decided to create a little wagon out of an inchworm he found nearby. With his new wagon, he was able to bring the cake back to his family. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard and use your imagination, you can accomplish anything. +Once upon a time, there was a red car. It was a shiny car, and it went vroom vroom. One day, the red car stopped moving. The driver was sad and needed help. + +The driver asked a mechanic to fix the car. The mechanic said, "I can help you, but it will take some time." The driver waited and waited, but the mechanic could not fix the car. The driver was still sad. + +Then, a kind person came and said, "I can show you how to fix the car." The kind person showed the driver what to do, and the car started moving again. The driver was happy and thanked the kind person. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Blue. Blue was flying in the sky when he saw a shiny cage on the ground. Blue thought the cage was fair and wanted to see it up close. + +As Blue landed on the cage, a big hand came and grabbed him. The hand belonged to a little girl named Lily. "I want to keep you in my cage," Lily said. Blue started to cry because he didn't want to be trapped in a cage. + +But Lily didn't understand why Blue was crying. She thought he was just singing a sad song. So she put Blue in the cage and took him home. + +At home, Lily put the cage on her windowsill. But Blue was sad and missed his friends. He kept crying and singing a sad song. One day, Lily heard Blue's sad song and realized he was crying. She felt bad for trapping him and decided to set him free. + +From that day on, Blue flew in the sky and sang happy songs. And Lily learned that it's not fair to keep animals in a cage. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom gave her a green jug to hold her lemonade. Lily loved her new jug because it was her favorite color. She poured her lemonade into the jug and drank it all up. + +Later that day, Lily's dad asked her if she understood how to play a new game. Lily shook her head and said, "No, I don't understand." Her dad explained the game to her, and she finally understood how to play. + +That night, Lily went to bed feeling happy. She looked at her green jug and smiled. She understood how to play the new game and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and her friends. She was always happy and safe when she was with them. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. Timmy started to tease Lily and make fun of her toys. Lily didn't like it, and it made her feel sad. + +Lily's mom saw that she was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about Timmy teasing her. Her mom explained to her that teasing is not nice and can hurt someone's feelings. Lily felt better knowing that it was not her fault. + +Later that day, Lily and Timmy were playing with a toy train. The train was hot and had lots of steam coming out of it. Timmy wanted to touch the steam, but Lily told him it wasn't safe. Timmy listened to Lily and didn't touch the steam. Lily felt proud of herself for being a good friend and keeping Timmy safe. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind to others and listen to your friends when they tell you something is not safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved Christmas. She loved the pretty lights and the yummy treats. One day, she saw a reindeer in her backyard. The reindeer looked sad and hungry. + +Lily asked the reindeer, "Why are you sad? Are you hungry?" The reindeer said, "Yes, I am hungry. I have been jogging for hours and cannot find food." Lily felt sad for the reindeer and gave him some of her spoiled cookies. The reindeer ate them and felt better. + +Lily learned that it is important to be kind to others, even if they are different from us. She also learned that it is not good to waste food and that spoiled food can still be useful to someone in need. From that day on, Lily made sure to always share her treats with others and not waste any food. +Once upon a time, there was a wild rabbit named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his family and friends. Benny loved to hop and play all day long. + +One day, Benny’s mama told him not to eat too much pepper. But Benny didn’t listen and ate a lot of pepper. Suddenly, his tummy started to hurt and he felt very sick. + +Benny learned that it’s important to listen to his mama and not eat too much pepper. He remained in his burrow for a few days until he felt better. From then on, he always listened to his mama and never ate too much pepper again. +Once upon a time, there was a big sunflower. It was very tall and had a big yellow head. The sunflower was very happy because it loved the sun. But one day, the sunflower started to complain because it was too hot. + +A little girl saw the sunflower and felt sad. She wanted to help the sunflower, so she gave it some water. The sunflower was happy again and thanked the little girl. The little girl was happy too because she loved to help. + +The sunflower was obedient and always followed the sun. It loved the sun so much that it always looked up at the sky. The little girl liked to watch the sunflower and thought it was very pretty. She promised to always take care of the sunflower and make sure it was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and play outside, but one day he saw a hole in the ground. He decided to go underground and see what was down there. It was dark, but he could follow the path with his little mouse feet. + +As he walked, he heard a loud noise. It sounded like a train! Timmy was scared, but he kept going. Soon, he saw a big train going by. It was so loud, he had to cover his little mouse ears. But he was brave and kept following the path. + +Finally, Timmy saw a light at the end of the tunnel. He ran towards it and came out into the sunshine. He was so happy to be back outside! From that day on, Timmy knew that even though things might be scary and loud, he could follow his heart and explore the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved firemen and always dreamed of becoming one when he grew up. One day, Timmy's house caught on fire and his mom called the fireman for help. + +When the fireman arrived, Timmy was so glad to see him. "Thank you for coming to help us," Timmy said. "I want to be a fireman just like you when I grow up." + +The fireman smiled and said, "I insist that you can be anything you want to be if you work hard and never give up on your dreams." + +From that day on, Timmy knew he wanted to be a fireman even more. He practiced putting out pretend fires with his toy fire truck and told everyone he met that he was going to be a fireman when he grew up. And the fireman who helped save his house became Timmy's hero forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. One day, she went to visit her grandma and saw a crazy cat in the garden. The cat was running around the hose and Lily thought it was so funny. + +Lily's grandma showed her a new hose that she had bought for watering the plants. Lily was so excited to help her grandma water the flowers. She held the hose and sprayed water on the plants. + +After watering the plants, Lily's grandma made her a delicious snack. They sat in the garden and enjoyed their snack together. Lily was very happy to visit her grandma's house and play with the crazy cat. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Bob. Bob loved to paint all day, but he was very selfish. He never shared his paints or brushes with anyone else. + +One day, a butterfly came to visit Bob's house. The butterfly wanted to fly around the beautiful paintings, but Bob wouldn't let it. "These are my paintings," he said. "You can't fly around them." + +The butterfly was sad and flew away. Bob realized he had been mean and selfish. He decided to share his paints and brushes with other painters so they could all make beautiful pictures together. From then on, Bob was a happy painter who loved to see butterflies fly around his paintings. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved Tuesdays because that was the day her mommy took her to the store to buy candy. Lily was always cheerful when she got her candy. + +One Tuesday, Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy candy, but they found out the store was closed. Lily was sad and not cheerful anymore. Her mommy said they could go to a different store to buy candy, and Lily's face lit up with joy! + +They went to the other store and Lily got to pick out her favorite candy. She was so happy and cheerful again. From then on, Lily and her mommy went to the other store every Tuesday to buy candy. And Lily was always happy on Tuesdays. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to wave at everyone he met on his walk to school. One day, as he was walking, he saw a lot of traffic on the road. The cars were all tight together and not moving. + +Timmy didn't like the traffic because it made him late for school. He tried to wave at the drivers to ask them to move, but they couldn't see him. Suddenly, a police officer arrived and started to direct the traffic. The cars slowly started to move and Timmy was able to get to school on time. + +After school, Timmy saw the police officer again and wanted to thank him for helping with the traffic. He waved at him and said, "Thank you for making the tight traffic go away!" The police officer smiled and waved back. Timmy was happy that he could make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very bald. He had no hair on his head at all. One day, he decided to paint his bedroom. He painted the walls blue and the ceiling white. He also painted his mattress a pretty green color. + +After he finished painting, he was very tired, so he lay down on his newly painted mattress to take a nap. But as he slept, the paint on the mattress began to seep into his skin. He didn't notice it at first, but soon he started to feel very sick. + +He went to the doctor, but it was too late. The paint had poisoned him and he died. His friends and family were very sad. They wished he had never painted his mattress. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she found a shiny object on the ground. It was a small ball that was very light to lift. + +Lily picked up the ball and started to play with it. She threw it up in the air and caught it with her hands. She loved how the ball felt in her hands because it was so light. + +Suddenly, her little brother came running towards her and wanted to play too. Lily decided to share the ball with him. Her brother was so happy and he tried to lift the ball as well. Even though it was light, he struggled to lift it because he was much smaller than Lily. + +From that day on, Lily and her brother played with the light ball every day. They had so much fun playing together and lifting the ball up in the air. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard, where she had a little cactus plant. The cactus was her friend and she always talked to it. One day, Lily's brother came and accidentally kicked the cactus. It hurt the cactus and made it sad. + +Lily was upset and didn't know what to do. She wanted to help her little cactus friend. She asked her mommy for help and her mommy said that maybe they could marry the cactus to another cactus, so it wouldn't be lonely anymore. + +Lily and her mommy went to the garden store and found another little cactus that was perfect for her friend. They brought it back home and planted it next to the hurt cactus. The two little cacti were so happy together and Lily was happy too, because her friend was no longer lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to perform and sing songs. One day, her mommy made her a special cup of coffee. It smelled so good! Lily wanted to try it, but her mommy said she was too little. + +Lily decided to tidy up her room instead. She put all her toys away and made her bed nice and neat. Her mommy was so proud of her for being such a good helper. After she was done, her mommy surprised her with a special treat. She made her a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows on top. + +Lily was so happy and felt like she performed a great job tidying up her room. She enjoyed her hot chocolate and sang a song to her mommy. It was a wonderful day! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to run and play outside, but she had a problem with her toe. Her toe hurt her and made it hard for her to run and play. + +One day, Lily went to see the doctor. The doctor told her that she needed to take care of her toe and make it better. So, Lily took the doctor's advice and started to take care of her toe. She put a bandage on it and kept it clean. + +After a few days, Lily's toe started to improve. It didn't hurt as much and she was able to run and play again. Lily was so happy that she took care of her toe and made it better. She learned that taking care of herself was important and made her feel great. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about magical creatures and adventures. One night, she had a crazy dream about flying on a unicorn to a castle made of candy. + +The next day, Lily told her mommy about her dream. "Mommy, I had a crazy dream last night. I flew on a unicorn to a castle made of candy!" she said excitedly. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun dream, Lily. Did you pray before you went to bed?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I prayed for a magical dream." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Keep praying and dreaming, Lily. Anything is possible." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while she was playing, she saw a bright red bird sitting on a branch. + +"Hello, little birdie," Lily said. "Can you whistle for me?" + +The bird didn't whistle, but it did fly away. Lily was sad, but then she saw something else. It was a ball of yarn. + +"What can I do with this?" Lily wondered. + +Just then, her mom called her inside for lunch. After lunch, Lily's mom showed her how to use the yarn to make a bracelet. Lily was so happy! She wore the bright bracelet all day long and even showed it to her friends. + +Later that night, as Lily was getting ready for bed, she heard a noise coming from outside. It was the same bird from earlier, and this time it did whistle! Lily smiled and went to bed, dreaming of all the fun she would have with her new bracelet and her feathered friend. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They lived in a big house with a big yard. The mommy liked to bake cookies and cakes. She was very good at it! The daddy was a lawyer. He worked in a big building with lots of other lawyers. + +One day, the mommy and daddy had a big fight. They were not calm. They yelled and screamed at each other. The little girl was scared. She didn't know what to do. She wished they would stop fighting. + +But they didn't stop. The mommy and daddy decided they didn't want to be together anymore. They got a divorce. The little girl was very sad. She missed her family being together. But she knew she would always love them, even if they weren't together anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was very nervous because he heard strange noises in his bedroom at night. Every night, he would go to bed and try to sleep, but he couldn't because he was scared. + +One night, Jack decided to whistle to make himself feel better. He whistled a happy tune and felt a little bit better. But then he heard the strange noise again and got even more nervous. + +The next day, Jack told his mommy about the strange noise in his bedroom. His mommy went to check and found out that there was a bird stuck in the chimney. She opened the window and the bird flew out. Jack was so happy that he could finally sleep without being nervous. From that day on, Jack whistled every night before going to bed and never heard any strange noises again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the forest with his animal friends. One day, he saw a big pile of lumber and he asked his friend, the squirrel, what it was for. The squirrel told him that the lumber was for building a new house. + +Teddy thought that was sweet and he wanted to help. So, he asked his other friends, the rabbit and the deer, to help too. Together, they worked hard and built a beautiful new house for their friend, the owl. + +The owl was so happy and grateful for his new home. He thanked Teddy and his friends for their help. From that day on, they all played together in the forest and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to school because he got to play with his friends and draw on the blackboard. One day, Timmy's teacher asked him to help her separate the crayons into different colors. Timmy was happy to help and started sorting the crayons. + +As he was sorting, Timmy's friend Bobby came over and asked what he was doing. "I'm helping Ms. Smith separate the crayons," Timmy replied. "That's very thoughtful of you," Bobby said. + +After they finished separating the crayons, Ms. Smith asked Timmy to come up to the blackboard and write his name. Timmy was excited and wrote his name in big letters. "Great job, Timmy!" Ms. Smith exclaimed. Timmy felt proud and happy to have helped his teacher and learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a big case full of toys. The toys were very fun to play with. One day, they decided to march around the house with their toys. They made a lot of noise and had a lot of fun. + +After their march, the family felt very hungry. They decided to eat some healthy food. They had some yummy fruits and vegetables. They felt good and strong after eating their healthy food. + +The family had a great day playing with their toys and eating healthy food. They were very happy and went to bed with big smiles on their faces. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to wander around her backyard and look at the flowers. One day, she saw a beautiful sunset in the sky. The colors were pink, orange, and yellow. Lily thought it was the most pretty thing she had ever seen. + +Lily's little brother, Max, came outside to play. He didn't know what a sunset was, so Lily explained it to him. Max was ignorant about sunsets before, but now he understood. Together, they watched the sunset and felt happy. After that, Lily and Max wandered around their backyard some more, looking for bugs and flowers. They had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a farm with lots of animals. The cows, pigs, and chickens lived there. One day, the cows and pigs started arguing about who was the best animal on the farm. + +The chickens thought it was foolish to argue, so they suggested they discuss it instead. But the cows and pigs didn't want to listen to each other. They just kept yelling and getting angrier. + +The chickens decided to leave the farm until the cows and pigs could learn to discuss things without fighting. After a while, the cows and pigs realized they missed their chicken friends and decided to apologize. They promised to always discuss things calmly from then on. And so, the farm was peaceful once again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her family. One night, Lily saw the moon shining brightly in the sky. She thought it was charming and wanted to give it a gift. + +The next day, she asked her mother if she could bake a cake to give to the moon. Her mother agreed and they baked a delicious cake together. Lily then went outside and looked up at the moon. She said, "Moon, I made this cake for you because you are so charming." + +But the moon didn't answer. Lily was sad and went back inside. Her mother told her that sometimes we do good things for others, not because we expect something in return, but because it's the right thing to do. Lily understood and felt happy knowing she did something kind for the charming moon. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who wanted to get married. She asked her daddy, the king, to find her a prince. The king found a prince who was very cheap. The princess didn't care about the price, she just wanted to get married. + +The prince and princess got married in a big castle. They had a big party and lots of people came to watch them perform a dance. The princess and prince were very happy together and lived in the castle forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and eat yummy snacks. One day, Lily heard a loud noise coming from her toy box. She wondered what it could be, but she was too scared to look. + +The next day, Lily's mom made her a delicious sandwich for lunch. She was so excited to eat it! But when she opened her lunchbox, she saw that her sandwich was gone. She heard the loud noise again and realized that something had eaten her sandwich. + +Lily decided to be brave and investigate the noise. She found a little mouse hiding in her toy box, munching on her sandwich. The mouse looked up at her with big, scared eyes. Lily knew that the mouse was just hungry, so she gave it some cheese to eat instead. From that day on, Lily and the mouse became the best of friends, and they always shared their food together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the bathtub with her rubber duckie. One day, Lily's mom said it was time to get out of the bathtub and go to bed. Lily was sad because she wanted to keep playing. + +As Lily was getting dressed, she noticed her favorite toy car was missing. She looked all around but couldn't find it. "Mommy, where is my car?" Lily asked. + +Her mom replied, "I think it might have slid down the drain, sweetie. I'm sorry." Lily was sad again. + +But then her mom surprised her by saying, "But don't worry, we can go get a new one tomorrow. And we should be grateful for all the fun we had playing in the bathtub today." Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She knew tomorrow would be a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but one day his mommy said he had to wear a mask to keep him safe from the bad germs. + +Timmy didn't like the mask. He said, "No, mommy! I don't want to wear the mask. It's too hot and it makes it hard to breathe." + +But his mommy said it was important to wear the mask, so Timmy reluctantly put it on. + +As he was playing outside, he saw an ancient tree. He wanted to climb it, but the mask made it hard to see and he slipped and fell. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to listen to mommy and not refuse to wear a mask. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to whistle. He would whistle every day and all the other birdies would come to listen. One day, a new birdie came to the forest and he was very jealous of the little birdie's whistling. He wanted to be the best whistler in the forest. + +The jealous birdie tried to whistle louder and longer than the little birdie, but he just couldn't do it. The little birdie was too good! So, the jealous birdie decided to practice every day until he was just as good as the little birdie. And guess what? After a few weeks of practice, the jealous birdie was finally able to whistle just as well as the little birdie! + +Now, both birdies would whistle together and all the other birdies would come to listen. They were both happy and no longer jealous of each other. From that day on, they were the best of friends and would always whistle together. +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 rare rock in his backyard. It was shiny and sparkly, and he thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. + +Timmy had an idea to show the rock to his best friend, Billy. Billy was very important to Timmy, and he trusted him with his special rock. He carefully put the rock in his pocket and ran to Billy's house. + +When he got there, he showed Billy the rock and told him all about how he found it. Billy was amazed by the rare rock and thought it was very special too. Timmy felt happy that he could share his idea with Billy and that Billy liked it. From then on, they both trusted each other to share their special things with one another. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a store where they had lots of pretty things on display. Lily saw a big fan that was spinning round and round. She thought it was very cool! + +Suddenly, Lily noticed a man who was waving his hands in the air. She asked her mommy why he was doing that. Her mommy explained to her that the man was deaf and he was using sign language to talk. Lily thought that was very interesting. + +After they left the store, Lily couldn't stop thinking about the fan and the man who was deaf. She told her teddy bear all about it and they had a fun time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly, especially the red one. One day, she saw her brother, Max, playing with a toy car. She wanted to play too, but Max said no. + +Lily was sad, but she had an idea. She asked Max if he wanted some jelly. Max loved jelly too, so he said yes. Lily gave him some jelly and Max was happy. Then Lily asked if she could play with the toy car. Max said yes because Lily was clever to gain the toy car by giving him some jelly. They played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while playing, she saw a dove fly up high in the sky. It was so distant that she could barely see it. + +Lily wondered where the dove was going. She thought maybe it was going to send a message to someone far away. She wished she could send a message too. + +The next day, Lily found a little toy dove at the park. She thought it was a sign that she should send a message too. So, she wrote a letter to her grandma who lived far away. She put the letter in the toy dove's beak and sent it flying up in the sky. + +Days went by, and Lily almost forgot about the toy dove. But then, she received a letter from her grandma. She was so happy! Lily knew that the dove had delivered her message. She smiled and thanked the distant dove for helping her send her message. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in the park when a stranger came up to her. The stranger looked troubled and sad. + +Lily didn't know the stranger, so she felt scared. She told the stranger to go away, but the stranger didn't listen. + +Lily knew she had to do something. She remembered her mom telling her to remove herself from dangerous situations. So, she quickly ran away from the stranger and found her mom. + +Her mom was proud of her for being so smart and safe. Lily learned that it's important to stay away from strangers who make you feel scared or uncomfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the woods near her house. One day, Lily found a tree that had fallen down. She wanted to take a piece of wood home with her to play with, but her mother said no. + +Lily insisted that she wanted the wood, but her mother explained that it was spoiled and could make her sick. Lily was sad, but she knew her mother was right. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily showed her the wood and her friend wanted it too. Lily remembered what her mother said and told her friend that the wood was spoiled and they shouldn't play with it. Her friend agreed and they found something else to play with. + +From that day on, Lily always listened to her mother and never played with spoiled wood again. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion in the jungle. He was very strong and brave. One day, he hurt his paw and it hurt a lot. He couldn't run or hunt anymore. + +He met a little girl who was walking in the jungle. She asked him, "What happened to your paw?" The lion said, "I hurt it and it hurts a lot. I can't run anymore." The little girl said, "Don't worry, I can help you heal your paw." + +The little girl took some leaves and put them on the lion's paw. She said, "These leaves will help you heal. You will feel better soon." The lion was very grateful and said, "Thank you so much! I was feeling guilty for not being able to hunt for my family. You helped me and now I can be strong again." From that day on, the lion and the little girl became good friends and they played together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw circles with her crayons. One day, she drew a circle that was so big, it covered the whole paper. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. + +"Wow, that's a tough circle to draw!" said her mom. + +Lily smiled and said, "I moved my hand slowly and it made a perfect circle." + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friends at the park. She saw a little boy crying because he fell off the swing. Lily went over to him and said, "Don't worry, I will help you up." She held his hand and helped him up. + +The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend." + +Lily felt happy and proud of herself for helping someone in need. She realized that even small actions can make a big difference. From that day on, she continued to draw circles and help others whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to build towers with her blocks. She was very obedient and always listened to her parents. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. They started building a tower together, but her friend didn't want to listen to Lily's ideas. She knocked down the tower and started building her own way. + +Lily felt sad and didn't enjoy playing anymore. She realized that it's important to be obedient and listen to others. She talked to her friend and they started building together again, this time taking turns and listening to each other's ideas. They both enjoyed building a bigger and better tower together. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be obedient and listen to others, so we can enjoy playing and building together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, she went on an adventure to find some different fruit to try. She walked through the forest, looking for something new. + +As she walked, she saw a tree with bright red fruit hanging from its branches. She was excited to try it, so she picked one and took a bite. But the fruit was different than anything she had ever tasted before. It made her feel sick and dizzy. + +Lily realized too late that she had eaten a poisonous fruit. She tried to find her way back home, but she was too weak to walk. She lay down on the ground and closed her eyes. Sadly, nobody found her in time to save her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowy. Snowy was very charming and loved to play with Lily. One day, Lily and Snowy went to the park to play. They saw a lady who helped them cross the street. Lily said, "thank you" to the lady. They played for a while and then it was time to go home. Lily hugged Snowy and said, "You are my charming cat. I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a happy fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim and play with his fish friends. One day, Fin saw something strange in the water. It was an octopus! The octopus had eight long arms and a big round head. Fin was scared, but the octopus was friendly. + +The octopus said, "Hello, Fin! I'm looking for my friend, Sandy. Have you seen her?" Fin shook his head no. "But I can help you find her," he said. "I'll bring you to all the places I know she likes to hide." + +Fin and the octopus swam all around the ocean, looking for Sandy. They looked in caves and under rocks, but they couldn't find her. Finally, they saw Sandy's house. Sandy was there, but she was very sad. Her house was wet and her things were all wet too. + +Fin said, "Don't be sad, Sandy! I'll help you make everything dry." He swam away and came back with all his fish friends. Together, they brought lots of seaweed and shells to Sandy's house. They used them to make a big roof to keep Sandy's house dry. Sandy was so happy and thanked Fin and his friends for helping her. From that day on, they were all the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was very white and looked very pretty. Inside the castle, there was a king and a queen. They had a big garden with lots of flowers. + +One day, the sun came out and the flowers started to spring up. The king and queen were very happy to see all the pretty colors. They decided to have a big party in the garden. + +All the people in the kingdom came to the party. They had lots of food and played games. The children played hide and seek around the castle. It was a very fun day and everyone had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat her lunch. But she didn't understand how to open her lunchbox. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw her struggling and asked, "Do you need help, Lily?" + +Lily felt embarrassed that she couldn't open her lunchbox, but she nodded her head and said, "Yes, please." + +Timmy opened the lunchbox for her and they both enjoyed their lunch together. Lily was happy that she had a friend who understood her and was willing to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a big, white hat to wear. Lily put the hat on her head and it felt uncomfortable. She said to her mommy, "This hat is too big and it makes me feel uncomfortable." + +Her mommy replied, "Let's take the hat off and have some yummy cauliflower for lunch!" + +Lily loved cauliflower and was happy to hear that. They went to the kitchen and ate the delicious cauliflower together. After lunch, Lily's mommy gave her a smaller hat that fit perfectly on her head. Lily said, "This hat is much better. It fits and I feel comfortable wearing it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta, especially when her mom made it for her. One day, her mom cooked an enormous pot of pasta for dinner. But when Lily saw it, she refused to eat it. + +Her mom asked her why she didn't want to eat the pasta. Lily said that the pot was too big and the pasta looked too much. Her mom said that it was okay and that she could have a little bit. But Lily still refused. + +Later that night, Lily's dad came home from work. He saw the enormous pot of pasta and said that it looked delicious. Lily saw that her dad was excited to eat it, so she decided to try some too. To her surprise, she loved it! From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things that look big and scary can actually be really good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very tired because she had been playing all day. Lily decided to take a nap in her cozy bed. + +While she was sleeping, something strange happened. Her room got very cold and everything started to freeze. Even her teddy bear felt like an ice cube! Lily woke up and saw that her room had turned into a cell made of ice. + +She was scared, but then she remembered that she had a magic blanket that could warm her up. She wrapped herself in the blanket and soon the ice started to melt. Finally, Lily was able to escape from the frozen cell and go back to her warm and cozy bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big, beautiful sunflower in her garden. It was as tall as her daddy! The sunflower was pink and had lots of petals. + +Lily's mommy came outside and saw the sunflower too. "Wow, that's a big sunflower!" she said. "I'll tell you a secret, Lily. Sunflowers follow the sun. They always face the sun. That's why they're called sunflowers!" + +Lily thought that was amazing. She asked her mommy if they could pick the sunflower and put it in a vase. "Of course, we can!" her mommy said. They picked the sunflower and put it in a vase on the kitchen table. Lily loved looking at the pink sunflower and telling everyone about how it followed the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to run and play outside with his friends. One day, Max started feeling sick. His owner, Emily, took him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian said Max had a fever because it was too hot outside. + +Max didn't like going to the veterinarian. He hated getting shots and being poked and prodded. Emily told Max that the veterinarian was trying to help him feel better. + +After some medicine and rest, Max started feeling better. He was happy to be back outside with his friends. Max told his friends about his visit to the veterinarian and how he hated it, but he was glad he went because he felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, while she was picking flowers, she saw a witch walking by. The witch had a rare hat on her head. + +"Hello, witch!" Lily said. + +"Hello, little girl," the witch replied. + +Lily was afraid of witches, but this witch seemed nice. They talked about the flowers and the weather. Then, the witch said goodbye and flew away on her broomstick. Lily was happy to have met the witch and went back to picking flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved shrimp. He always asked his mom to buy him some when they went to the store. + +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the store. Timmy saw some shrimp and asked his mom if she could buy it for him. His mom said yes and they put the shrimp in their cart. + +After they bought the shrimp, Timmy wanted to cook it himself. He made a big mess in the kitchen, but his mom helped him clean it up. + +Timmy was happy because he got to eat his favorite food and he had fun cooking it too. He told his mom, "Thank you for buying me shrimp. It was messy, but it was worth it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy sweater that she loved to wear every day. One day, she spilled some juice on her sweater and it became sticky. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" Lily showed her mom the sticky sweater, and her mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix it. We just need to polish it with a cloth." + +Lily's mom was very patient as she helped her daughter clean the sweater. They talked and laughed while they worked, and soon the sweater was as good as new. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me, Mommy. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow bus. The bus was driving down the road when suddenly it hit a rock and got a flat tire. The driver got out to check the tire and saw that it was harmless, so he decided to change it himself. + +As he was changing the tire, a little boy came up to him and asked, "What happened to the bus?" The driver replied, "We had a flat tire, but don't worry, it's harmless." + +Just then, a lightning bolt struck a tree nearby and the little boy got scared. The driver said, "Don't worry, the lightning strike won't harm us. We're safe in the bus." The little boy felt better and the driver finished changing the tire. They got back on the bus and continued on their journey. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his friends. One day, Timmy found an old pistol in the woods. He knew it was dangerous, so he picked it up and brought it to his dad. + +"Dad, look what I found in the woods! Can you help me get rid of it?" Timmy asked. + +His dad took the pistol and said, "This is a difficult situation, Timmy. Guns can be very dangerous. We need to make sure it doesn't hurt anyone." + +They decided to take the pistol to the police station. On the way there, Timmy asked his dad, "Why did the pistol rot in the woods?" + +"Well, Timmy, when things are left outside for a long time, they can start to rot and become dangerous," his dad explained. + +Timmy felt proud that he did the right thing by bringing the pistol to his dad. He knew that it was important to keep everyone safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily found a treasure map. She followed it to a big tree with a hole in it. Inside the hole, she found a dull old key. She didn't know what it was for, so she put it in her pocket and went home. + +That night, Lily's house caught on fire. She was very scared and didn't know what to do. She remembered the key and prayed that it would help her. She ran outside and tried the key in the lock of her neighbor's house. It didn't work. She tried again and again, but it still didn't work. The fire got bigger and bigger, and Lily was trapped. + +In the end, the firefighters came and saved Lily. But her house and all her things were burned. She was sad and wished she had never found the dull old key. She learned that sometimes, treasure can be dangerous and it's important to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the meadow. One day, Benny met a turtle named Timmy. Timmy was walking very slowly and Benny asked him, "Why are you walking so slow?" + +Timmy replied, "I am frustrated because I can't hop like you. I wish I could move faster." + +Benny felt bad for Timmy and said, "Don't worry, I can teach you how to hop!" + +So, Benny taught Timmy how to hop and they had so much fun together. They hopped and played until it got dark outside. Timmy thanked Benny for teaching him how to hop and went back to his home. + +The next day, Benny went back to the meadow to play with Timmy, but he couldn't find him anywhere. He asked the other animals in the meadow if they had seen Timmy, but no one had. Benny felt sad and went back to his burrow. + +Benny learned that it's important to be careful when playing with friends, so that they don't get lost or hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and make things with glue. He liked the sticky feeling of the glue on his fingers. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he discovered a black bug on the ground. The bug was crawling slowly and Timmy was curious about it. He picked up the bug and looked at it closely. The bug had shiny black wings and a tiny body. Timmy thought the bug was very interesting and he decided to keep it as his new pet. Timmy took the bug inside and showed it to his mommy. She was surprised to see the bug, but she thought it was cute. Timmy was happy to have discovered something new and he spent the rest of the day playing with his new pet bug. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him to put on his pants because it was hot outside. Timmy put on his pants and went outside to play with his friends. + +When Timmy and his friends were playing, they saw a dog. The dog was barking and running around. Timmy's friends wanted to go pet the dog, but Timmy knew that they should not bother the dog because it might not behave nicely. Timmy told his friends to stay away from the dog and they listened to him. + +Timmy was happy that he made a good decision and behaved nicely. When it got too hot outside, Timmy went back inside and took off his pants. He felt much cooler and relaxed. Timmy's mom was proud of him for being a good friend and making the right choice. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sail on his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's sister came in and accidentally knocked his boat over. Timmy got very upset and started to cry. + +His mom came in and saw what happened. She knew Timmy loved pie, so she made him a special pie to cheer him up. Timmy felt better and thought his mom was very thoughtful. + +But then, Timmy's sister wanted some pie too. Timmy didn't want to share because he was still upset about his boat. His mom explained that sharing is caring and it's important to be thoughtful of others. Timmy thought about it and decided to share his pie with his sister. They both enjoyed the pie together and Timmy felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sports with his friends. He liked to run, jump and throw balls. But sometimes, the weather was very harsh and it was hard for Timmy to play outside. + +One day, Timmy's dad bought him a new ball. Timmy was very happy! He could play with his friends again. But he noticed that he was not very good at throwing the ball. So, he practiced every day and he started to improve. Timmy's friends were amazed at how good he was getting. + +Now, Timmy loves playing sports even more. He knows that if he practices hard, he can always improve. Even when the weather is harsh, he never gives up. Timmy is a great athlete! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the theater with her mommy and daddy. They watched a show with lots of singing and dancing. Lily loved it! + +After the show, they went to get some ice cream. Lily saw her friend, Sarah, with a new toy. She wanted it too. "I want that toy too," Lily said. "I'm jealous of Sarah." + +Mommy explained that it's okay to want things, but it's not okay to be jealous. "We can mark it down on your wish list," Daddy said. + +Lily smiled and marked it down. She was happy to have a plan. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to play outside, but it was very hot. She looked for some shade under a big tree. She sat down and tried to think of something useful to do. + +Suddenly, she saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. It was too high for her to reach, but she wanted to help. She tried to find a stick to use to reach the bird. After a few tries, she found a long one and carefully lifted the bird back to its nest. + +The bird was very happy and chirped a little song. Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for being so useful. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others and make the world a better place. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bunny named Fluffy. One day, Lily and Fluffy went to the park to play. They met a boy named Timmy who had a shiny copper toy car. + +"Wow, your toy car is so cool!" said Lily politely. + +"Thanks, it's my favorite toy," replied Timmy. "Do you want to play with it?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily excitedly. + +Timmy handed the toy car to Lily and asked, "Do you know how much it weighs?" + +Lily shook her head no. "What does 'weigh' mean?" she asked. + +"It means how heavy something is," answered Timmy. + +Lily played with the toy car and realized it was heavier than she thought. She gave it back to Timmy and said, "Wow, this toy car weighs a lot! Thank you for letting me play with it." + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy became good friends and often played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big house with her family. One day, she went to the farm with her daddy to see the animals. She saw a big cow with a horn on its head. She was curious about the horn and asked her daddy, "What is that on the cow's head?" + +"That's a horn," her daddy replied. "It's like a big pointy stick. Do you want to touch it?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, I'm scared. How much does the cow weigh?" + +Her daddy picked her up and said, "Let's go ask the farmer." They walked over to the farmer and Lily asked, "How much does the cow weigh?" + +The farmer smiled and said, "The cow weighs about 1000 pounds. That's like 10 big bags of sugar!" Lily's eyes widened in amazement and she said, "Wow, that's really heavy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the river near her house. One day, Lily saw a big raft floating down the river. She wanted to ride on it, but she didn't know how to swim. + +Lily asked her friend Timmy, "Can you help me manage the raft?" + +Timmy said, "Sure! Let's get on the raft together." + +As they floated down the river, they saw a rude boy throwing trash in the water. Lily said, "That's not nice. We need to keep our river clean." + +The rude boy said, "I don't care." + +But Lily and Timmy worked together to pick up the trash and put it in a bag. They managed to make the river clean again. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy became good friends and they always managed to have fun on the raft while keeping the river clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, he built a big igloo all by himself. It was very charming and he was very proud of it. + +As Timmy was playing, his friend Sarah came by. She said, "Wow, Timmy! Your igloo is so cool! Can I come in and play with you?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, you can come in and share my igloo with me." + +Sarah was very happy to hear that. They played together inside the igloo and had so much fun. After a while, Sarah said, "Thank you for sharing your igloo with me, Timmy. It's the best igloo I've ever seen!" Timmy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sarah. I'm happy we can play together." And they continued to play together in the charming igloo they shared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park and found a small, charming bird. The bird was so pretty and made Lily feel happy. + +As Lily was walking, she heard her mommy's phone ring. Her mommy answered it and talked for a little while. When she hung up, she looked sad. Lily asked her mommy what was wrong, and her mommy said that there was no peace in the world. + +Lily didn't know what to do to help, but then she had an idea. She took the charming bird and brought it to her mommy. The bird sang a beautiful song, and it made Lily's mommy smile. Lily realized that sometimes, the little things can bring peace and happiness to people's hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved candy. She always wanted to eat candy every day. One day, her mom bought her a big bag of candy. Lily was very happy and ate all the candy at once. But her tummy hurt and she felt sick. + +Her mom told her to rub her tummy in a circular way, but it didn't help. Lily learned that eating too much candy is not tasty and can make her sick. She promised to eat candy in moderation next time. + +The moral of the story is that too much of something can be bad for you. It's important to enjoy things in moderation. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink cocoa every night before bed. One night, he asked his mom for cocoa but she said they had run out. Timmy was sad. + +The next day, Timmy and his mom went to the store to buy more cocoa. But they saw a little bird struggling on the ground. Timmy's mom said the bird was dead. Timmy was sad again. + +Timmy's mom told him they couldn't buy cocoa that day because they needed to take care of the bird. Timmy understood and helped his mom bury the bird. As they were burying the bird, Timmy said, "Mommy, I don't want anything dead. I want cocoa and happy things." +One day, Timmy was playing in the park. He saw a bush and went to play with it. Suddenly, he fell and got dirty. His mom saw him and said, "Oh no! You are filthy! Let's go home and fix you up." + +When they got home, Timmy's mom gave him a bath and put on clean clothes. Timmy felt much better. + +Later, Timmy's dad came home and asked, "What happened to Timmy?" Timmy's mom said, "He fell in the park and got filthy. But we fixed him up." + +Timmy's dad said, "That's good. We don't want our little boy to be dirty." Timmy smiled and hugged his dad. +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 friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but then Lily's mom called her to come home. + +Lily's mom was cooking dinner and asked Lily to help set the table. Lily forgot to bring the forks and spoons, so her mom had to go get them. When she came back, she brought a bottle of wine for her and Lily's dad to drink. + +After dinner, Lily's mom and dad drank the wine and talked about their day. Lily asked them why they were so happy and they said it was because they were feeling peaceful. Lily didn't understand what that meant, so her mom explained that it was like feeling calm and happy inside. + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to feel peaceful too!" Her mom and dad laughed and said, "You can feel peaceful anytime you want, Lily. Just remember to take deep breaths and think happy thoughts." From that day on, Lily tried to remember to feel peaceful whenever she felt upset or scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a friend named Billy, and they loved to play together. One day, they found a toy car in the park. They both wanted to play with it, but they couldn't decide who should get it. + +Timmy said, "I think I should have the car because I saw it first." But Billy said, "No, I saw it too. It's important to me too." + +They argued and argued until Timmy had an idea. "Let's twist the car in half, so we can both have a piece." Billy thought that was a good idea, so they twisted the car together. + +After that, they were both happy and played with their pieces of the car. They learned that it's always better to share with your friend, even if it means twisting something in half. +Once upon a time, there was a red horse named Rosie. Rosie lived in a stable with her friends. The stable was big and had lots of hay to eat. + +One day, Rosie went for a walk outside. She saw a sharp rock on the ground and almost stepped on it. She was careful not to hurt her hooves. + +Rosie loved living in the stable with her friends. They played and ate together every day. She was happy to be a red horse in a big stable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a shiny object on the ground. It was a pretty rock with different colors. She picked it up and held it in her hand. It was heavy, but she tried to balance it on her finger. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a sound. She turned around and saw a little bird with a broken wing. She felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. She thought the pretty rock might be a kind gift for the bird. + +Lily carefully placed the rock next to the bird and waited. The bird looked at the rock and then looked at Lily. It chirped happily and Lily felt happy too. She knew she did a kind thing for the bird. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to balance kindness in her life. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a snack. He went to the refrigerator to look for something to eat. Inside the fridge, he found a yummy apple. + +Timmy's mom saw him eating the apple and asked, "Are you still hungry, Timmy?" + +Timmy replied, "No, I finish apple. I not hungry now." + +His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Timmy! You always finish your snacks." +Once upon a time, there was a purple dancer named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her purple dress. One day, she met a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was sad because he didn't have any friends to talk to. + +Lily saw how Timmy was feeling and asked him if he wanted to dance with her. Timmy was shy at first, but he loved watching Lily dance so he said yes. They danced and danced, and soon Timmy was laughing and having fun. + +After they finished dancing, Timmy thanked Lily for being his friend. Lily smiled and said, "Friends always talk and dance together." Timmy learned that it's important to talk to others and make friends. From that day on, Timmy and Lily were the best of friends and danced together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the forest. He saw many trees and animals, but he didn't know where he was going. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a big hill. He wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. The hill was very steep, but Timmy was quick and climbed it easily. When he reached the top, he saw something unknown in the distance. It looked like a big, shiny object. + +Timmy was curious and wanted to see what it was. He started to run down the hill as fast as he could. He was speeding so quickly that he almost fell, but he kept going. When he finally reached the shiny object, he saw that it was a beautiful treasure. Timmy was so happy that he found it and he knew that he would always remember his adventure in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue was very proud of his bright feathers and loved to sing. One day, Blue was flying through the forest when he saw a big tree with a branch that was just right for him to attach his nest to. Blue worked hard to build his nest and was very happy when it was finished. + +But one morning, Blue woke up to find that the forest was covered in a thick fog. He couldn't see anything! Blue was scared and didn't know what to do. He decided to fly back to his nest and wait for the fog to go away. When he got to his nest, he saw that it was still there and attached to the branch. Blue was relieved and felt safe in his cozy nest until the fog cleared away. + +From that day on, Blue knew that his nest was strong and could withstand anything, even the fog. He felt even more proud of his hard work and was happy to have a safe home in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she went to the harbor with her mommy to see the big boats. They saw a terrible storm coming, and everyone was scared. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What's happening?" Her mommy replied, "We need to discuss what to do. It's not safe here." They decided to go back home and wait until the storm passed. + +On the way home, Lily saw a little bird with a broken wing. She asked her mommy if they could help the bird. Her mommy said, "Yes, let's take it home and try to help it." They took the bird home and discussed how to help it. They put a bandage on its wing and gave it some food and water. + +After a few days, the bird's wing was all better. Lily was so happy that they could help the bird. She said, "Mommy, that was so nice. I like helping animals." Her mommy replied, "Yes, it's important to help others when we can." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat dessert after dinner. One day, his mom made him a yummy chocolate cake. Timmy was so happy and ate a big slice. + +Later that night, Timmy's tummy hurt. He cried and told his mom that he didn't feel good. His mom hugged him and said, "Did you eat too much cake, Timmy?" Timmy nodded and pointed to his tummy. + +His mom gave him some medicine and put him to bed. The next day, Timmy felt better and his mom made him some fruit for dessert instead. Timmy was happy and ate all his fruit. He didn't want his tummy to hurt again! +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very playful and loved to run and jump around. One day, Max was playing in the park when he saw a butterfly. He chased the butterfly around and around until it disappeared behind a tree. + +Max looked for the butterfly but it was gone. Suddenly, Max noticed that his skin was itchy. He scratched and scratched but it didn't help. Max's fur started to disappear in some places and his skin was showing. + +Max's owner took him to the vet and the vet gave him some medicine. After a few days, Max's fur grew back and he was back to his playful self. Max learned to be careful when chasing butterflies and to always take care of his skin. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of her family and friends. One day, she drew a beautiful picture of her mom and dad. She wanted to keep it safe, so she put it in the fridge. + +The fridge was big and white, and it made a humming sound. Lily's picture looked perfect on the fridge door. Every time she opened the fridge, she could see her drawing and it made her happy. + +Lily's mom saw the picture on the fridge and said, "This is a perfect picture, Lily! You are such a good artist." Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. She decided to keep drawing more pictures to put on the fridge. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Today, Timmy wanted to play with his toys, but his sister disagreed. She wanted to play with her dolls instead. Timmy thought his sister was being naughty because she didn't want to play with him. + +Timmy decided to ask his mom for help. He told her that his sister was being naughty and wouldn't play with him. His mom explained that sometimes people disagree, but that doesn't mean they are being naughty. She suggested that Timmy and his sister take turns playing with their toys. + +Timmy thought that was a good idea. He agreed to let his sister play with her dolls first, and then they would switch and he could play with his toys. Timmy and his sister were happy again and played together all day. They learned that it's okay to disagree sometimes, but it's important to be kind and take turns. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys, but she didn't like to clean up after herself. Her room was always messy and her mom would always complain about it. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had so much fun, but when it was time for her friend to leave, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her room. Lily didn't want to do it because it was too messy, but her mom said it was important to keep things tidy. + +Lily had a different opinion than her mom, but she knew she had to clean up anyway. She started to pick up her toys and put them away. It took a long time, but she finally finished. When her mom came back to check, she was so proud of Lily for doing a good job. From that day on, Lily made sure to clean up after herself so her room wouldn't be so messy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Max had a smooth fur coat that Lily loved to pet. One day, Lily and Max were playing in the park when Lily saw a tiny flea on Max's fur. She whispered to Max, "Don't move, I see a flea!" Max stayed still while Lily carefully picked the flea off his fur. Lily was happy she helped Max and Max was happy to be flea-free. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and pretty flowers. One day, she found a true treasure: a sparkly necklace that belonged to her grandmother. Lily was very happy and wore the necklace every day. + +But one morning, Lily woke up feeling miserable. She couldn't find her necklace anywhere! She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and even outside in the garden. But it was nowhere to be found. Lily started to cry. + +Just then, her little brother came into her room. He saw how sad Lily was and wanted to help. He asked her, "What are you looking for?" Lily told him about her lost necklace. Her brother started to look around the room and finally found it behind the dresser. Lily was so happy and gave her brother a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to collect all her treasures in a special box, so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. But one day, Timmy's mommy said he needed to do some exercise to stay healthy. + +Timmy didn't want to do exercise. He wanted to play with his friends. But his mommy said he had to do it. So, Timmy set up his exercise mat and started to do some jumping jacks. + +While Timmy was exercising, he saw a charming butterfly flying around. He wanted to catch it, but he knew he had to finish his exercise first. So, he kept jumping and running until he was all done. + +After he finished, he went outside to catch the butterfly. But his friends were already playing a game without him. Timmy felt sad that he missed out on the fun. But he knew he had to do his exercise to stay healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to sleep all day and never helped her owner, Sarah, with any chores. One day, Sarah told Mittens that she needed to help with the laundry or she would be punished. Mittens just yawned and went back to sleep. + +Later that day, Sarah took Mittens to the mill to teach her how to make flour. Mittens was not interested and just wanted to sleep. Sarah warned Mittens that if she didn't pay attention, she would be punished. Mittens just meowed and closed her eyes. + +As they were leaving the mill, Mittens saw a mouse and chased after it. She didn't listen to Sarah's warning and ended up falling into the mill. Sarah had to rescue her and scolded her for not listening. Mittens felt bad and promised to be more helpful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to eat peanuts. One day, Nutty found a big peanut but it was very dry. Nutty didn't like dry peanuts, so he decided to bury it in the ground for later. + +Days went by and Nutty forgot where he buried the peanut. He tried to remember but he couldn't. Nutty was sad because he really wanted to eat the peanut. + +One day, Nutty was playing with his friends and they found a peanut. Nutty smelled it and it was the same peanut he buried! He was so happy and he ate it with his friends. From then on, Nutty always remembered where he buried his peanuts. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a fluffy tail that he loved to wiggle when he was happy. One day, Benny was hopping through the forest when he saw a wise old owl sitting on a branch. + +"Hello, Mr. Owl!" said Benny. "What are you doing up there?" + +"I'm just enjoying the peaceful forest," replied the owl. "What brings you here today, Benny?" + +"I want to learn something new!" exclaimed Benny. "Can you teach me how to fly like you?" + +The owl chuckled. "I'm afraid that's not possible, Benny. But I can teach you how to be wise and peaceful like me." + +Benny was excited to learn from the wise old owl. They spent the whole day together, talking about the importance of being kind to others and finding inner peace. When it was time to say goodbye, Benny hopped away with a new sense of wisdom and a wiggling tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's parent took him to the park to play. + +Timmy was having so much fun playing with his cars on the slide when he suddenly lost his balance and fell. His parent rushed over to make sure he was okay. + +"Are you okay, Timmy?" asked his parent. + +"Yes, I'm okay. I just went too fast and lost my balance," replied Timmy. + +His parent smiled and said, "It's okay to go slow and be careful. Safety is important." + +From that day on, Timmy learned to go slow and be careful while playing with his toys. He never lost his balance again and had lots of fun with his parent at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his ball outside. One day, while he was playing, he accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it flew into his neighbor's yard. + +Timmy was scared to go get his ball because his neighbor, Mr. Smith, was always grumpy. But he knew he had to get it back. So, he went to Mr. Smith's house and knocked on the door. To his surprise, Mr. Smith was happy to see him and even helped him get his ball back. + +After Timmy got his ball back, he went back home and looked at his calendar. He was happy to see that tomorrow was his birthday and he couldn't wait to celebrate with his family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy, especially lollipops. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big bag of lollipops. Timmy was so happy and he ate one right away. + +But then, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you can only have one lollipop a day. Too much candy is bad for your teeth." + +Timmy didn't like this rule. He wanted to eat all the lollipops at once. He said, "But Mommy, I want to eat all the lollipops now. Why can't I?" + +His mom replied, "Because if you eat too much candy, your mouth will hurt and you might get a tummy ache. Plus, you might weigh too much and that's not healthy." + +Timmy thought about this and decided to follow his mom's rule. He ate one lollipop a day and his mouth didn't hurt. And when he went to the doctor, he found out he was a healthy weight. Timmy was happy he listened to his mom and didn't eat all the lollipops in one day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to buy a large toy for her birthday, but she didn't have enough money. She asked her mommy, "Mommy, can we go to the store? I need to buy a big toy for my birthday." + +Mommy replied, "Sure, we can go to the store, but we need to bring money to buy the toy." + +Lily was excited and said, "Yay! I can't wait to get my big toy!" + +At the store, they found the perfect toy, but it cost a lot of money. Lily asked her mommy, "Do we have enough money to buy the toy?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, we have enough money to buy the toy. You can have your big toy for your birthday!" + +Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy. She couldn't wait to play with her new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight who had a shield. The shield was very dull and not shiny. The knight wanted to make it shiny, but he didn't know how. He decided to ask his friend, the wizard, for help. The wizard told him to stay still and put a magic spell on the shield. The knight stayed still and watched as the shield started to shine. He was very happy and thanked the wizard for his help. From that day on, the knight always made sure to keep his shield shiny and bright. +One day, Mom was in the kitchen. She was getting ready to make a special dinner. She needed tape. She called to her 3-year-old daughter, "Can you get me the tape?" + +The little girl ran to the cupboard and looked around. She carefully took out a big yellow tape. She was very alert and she knew that was the one her Mom needed. + +Mom smiled and said, "That's perfect! Thanks, sweetheart!" + +The little girl replied, "You're welcome." + +Mom used the tape to wrap some presents for dinner. She asked, "Can you help me with this?" + +The little girl was very alert. She helped her Mom put the tape in all the right places. + +Mom was very happy with the help. She hugged her daughter and said, "Thank you!" + +The little girl smiled and happily replied, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. One day, they wanted to play outdoors. Jack had a weapon, but Jill was poor and didn't have one. Jack felt bad and offered to share his weapon with her. + +Jill was so excited that she quickly said yes. The two friends played with the weapon in the sunshine all day. Jack used his weapon to hit a tree and make a loud sound. Jill used hers to shoot pretend targets. + +Whenever they got tired of playing with the weapon, they ran outside and played tag. Each time someone was "it" they had to search for the other. The game was so much fun that time flew by and the sun grew lower in the sky. + +At the end of the day, Jack and Jill said goodbye and waved. They promised to play together again soon and share a weapon when Jill got her own. +Once there was a girl called Daisy. She was three years old. She liked playing with her dolls and doing her makeup. One day her mom was in the living room doing her own makeup. + +Daisy thought it looked so much fun so she got a chair and tried to seat herself at the table. Unfortunately, Daisy was too small she and couldn’t reach the table. + +Mom noticed what Daisy was trying to do, so she bent down and carefully seated Daisy at the makeup table. + +Mom said, “Now Daisy, let’s be careful. I don’t want you to make any careless mistakes with the makeup.†+ +So Daisy spent the day carefully playing with the makeup and being careful not to make any mistakes. + +At the end of the day, Daisy was very happy with the beautiful makeup she had created. She showed it off to everyone! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was fat and the other one was skinny. The skinny one wanted to watch a cartoon, but the fat one didn't like them. + +The skinny one said, "Come on, Please! Please watch a cartoon with me." But the fat one shook her head. She said, "Cartoons are not fun. I don't recommend them." + +The skinny one was very sad. He thought and thought about how to make his fat friend like cartoons. Suddenly he had an idea. He said, "Let's make our own cartoon!" + +The fat one smiled. She said, "That's a good idea. Let's go!" + +They worked together and made the best cartoon ever! When they watched it, the fat one started laughing. She said, "Wow! That was great! I recommend cartoons now!" + +The skinny one was very happy. It had worked! He said, "We can watch cartoons together all the time now." + +The fat one beamed and laughed. She said, "Yes! I love cartoons!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who loved to play with her copper pot. She would take it everywhere she went and never let it out of her sight. + +One day, Sarah decided to take her copper pot with her to the park. Suddenly, a gust of wind rushed past her, knocking the copper pot out of her arms. She watched in horror as it rolled away, out of reach. + +Sarah started to rush after it. Her heart beat fiercely in her chest as she desperately tried to reach it. But, no matter how fast she ran, she just couldn't catch up. The wind whisked it away over the horizon. + +When Sarah finally gave up and stopped running, she felt frustrated and helpless. She trudged back home with her head down and tears streaming from her eyes. Her copper pot was gone forever. +The gray ball rolled across the room. It went so fast it was almost like the ball had its own motion. The little boy was excited to chase it. He ran after it, stretching out his chubby little arm trying to grab it. Just as he thought he was about to catch it, the gray ball suddenly changed direction and rolled away again. + +The little boy giggled and ran after it again. Every time the gray ball rolled, he ran faster. But no matter how hard he tried, the ball was too fast. Every time he almost had it, the gray ball changed its motion and scooted away. + +The game of chase felt like it went on forever. But eventually the little boy's mom called him and he had to stop. As he walked away, the gray ball finally came to a stop at the other side of the room. The little boy couldn't help but smile. Maybe, he thought, the gray ball was playing with him. +One day, Mary had a very restless day. She knew that she had to write a note, but she was feeling overwhelmed. Mary’s mom saw her feeling discouraged and said “Come here Mary, let me show you how to write a note.†Mary watched as her mom wrote words neatly on a small piece of paper. “Now it’s your turnâ€, said her mom. + +Mary took the paper and tried her best to write the words. She felt happy when she finished the note. Her mom praised her: “You did it! You wrote a note all by yourself!†+ +Mary smiled and showed her mom what she had written. Her mom beamed with pride and hugged her tightly. That night, Mary felt happy and tired. She fell off to sleep, dreaming of what she could write in her next note. +Tommy was a very intelligent boy. He loved to go swimming in the lake near his house. One day he was there, swimming and splashing in the water. Suddenly, he kicked something hard and shiny beneath the water. He swam closer to take look, and it was a big shiny coin! + +"Look at that! It must be very valuable," said Tommy excitedly. + +But just then he noticed a strange trout swimming around him in circles. Tommy stayed very still and watched the trout. + +"Do you want the coin, little trout?" Tommy asked. + +The trout blinked its big black eyes as if in answer. Tommy thought for a minute, then carefully picked up the coin and dropped it in front of the trout. + +The trout grabbed the coin in its mouth, then swam away without saying goodbye. Tommy smiled, feeling proud and smart for figuring out the trout's problem. He had now learned that sometimes it pays to be intelligent! +Once upon a time, there was a mole. He lived in a hole in the ground and he was always alone. Every day, the mole would try and make friends, but everyone would ignore him. The mole was sad and lonely. He wanted someone to talk to and play with. + +One day, the mole heard some noise coming from the other side of the meadow. He went to investigate, but no one was there. However, the mole did find a pile of sticks. He picked them up and started building something. + +When he was finished, the mole stepped back and admired his work. It was a dollhouse, made from the very sticks he had found. He was so excited, he immediately ran back to his hole to show it to everyone. + +But, when he returned, the mole was shocked, because everyone had left. All that was left was a lot of cheap toys for sale. The mole felt dejected and ignored. But then, something caught his eye. It was a little doll. + +The mole bought the doll and set it up in his dollhouse. Suddenly, he wasn't so lonely anymore. From then on, he was never alone again. He had found a friend that would never ignore him. +Once upon a time, there was a big group of friends who loved going to the fair together. They had so much fun playing rides and trying out different snacks. + +One day, the fair had a special activity. There was a game that everyone could play as a group. Everyone was ready to give it a try. + +But first, they had to remove their shoes. The friends were not sure why they needed to take off their shoes but they all did as they were told. + +Then they all played the game together. It was so much fun and each person had a fair turn. After they had finished, they all put their shoes back on and went off to have more fun at the fair. + +The friends had so much fun that day and they never forgot the time they had to remove their shoes to play a game as a group. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and very curious. One day Amy wanted to see how fast she could run. She asked her mom if she could permit it. Her mom agreed and said, "Yes, you can have a race." + +So Amy went outside with a bag of peanuts in her hand. She was so excited she quickly opened the bag and started eating them. When she had finished the peanuts, she felt very full. + +She said, "Now I'm ready to run!" So she took off as fast as she could. She ran around the house five times. When she was done, she said, "Wow! I'm so fast!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Well done! That was very fast." + +Amy was so proud of herself. She smiled and said, "I'm the fastest!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was a thoughtful young boy who loved animals. One morning, Tom started walking and he soon came upon an old ranch. He wanted to explore and look at all the animals on the ranch. He wanted to play with them too! + +Tom slowly walked up to the first pen and saw some sheep. He waved at them and thought about how fluffy they were. Next, he stopped in front of a pen with some cows. He was a bit scared of them, but he said "hello" anyway. The cows just looked at him and it made him laugh. + +Finally, Tom came to the last pen where he saw some horses. They were friendly and gentle, so he petted each one of their heads. Tom was so happy and he had a lot of fun. He was so thankful to have been invited to the ranch. + +Tom said goodbye to all the animals and started his walk home. He thought about all the animals he had just seen and it made him smile. Tom thought to himself how thoughtful the people were who ran the ranch. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Alice. She was very hungry so she decided to mail her mom for help. + +Alice asked her mom for some pepper. She wrote in the letter: "Mommy, I am very hungry. Please mail me some pepper?" + +Alice's mom was happy to help. She mailed a big bag of pepper to Alice right away. + +Alice was excited when the pepper arrived. She opened the mail and found the pepper. She was even hungrier now that she could smell the delicious spice. + +Alice said, "Thank you Mommy, I'm so happy!" She quickly sprinkled the pepper on her food and ate it all up. + +Alice was feeling much better now that she was full. She knew it was important to mail her mom and ask for help when she was so hungry. +Harriet was driving in her car. She was so excited! She was going on an adventure. She rolled down the window and felt the cool breeze on her face. + +Harriet took out a big, fluffy towel. It was pink and had a green polka dot pattern. She wrapped the towel around her shoulders and felt like she was a princess. + +"I am the most beautiful princess in the world!" exclaimed Harriet. + +Suddenly Harriet saw a girl walking. She had very long, red hair and was wearing a pink dress. She looked so beautiful. Harriet felt a little envious. + +"Hi there!" said Harriet. "Where are you going?" + +"I'm going on a picnic," the girl said. + +Harriet felt so jealous. She had always wanted to go on a picnic. + +"Can I come too?" asked Harriet. + +The girl looked at her for a moment and then smiled. + +"Yes, you can come with me!" she said. + +Harriet was so happy. She quickly got back in her car and drove off to the picnic. She was so excited to have an adventure with her new friend! +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a big house. Every morning, the family woke up and sat in the living room. All the furniture was very comfy, with a big sofa and lots of cushions. + +One day, something peculiar appeared. It was a wooden man, with a big hat on his head and a very foolish expression on his face. He stood quietly nearby the furniture. + +The children thought he was funny, but the parents wanted to get rid of him.The father said "What are you doing here? You're not welcome!" + +The wooden man didn't say a word. He just smiled at the family and then he disappeared. + +The parents were surprised and the kids were baffled. Where did the foolish wooden man go? The family never saw him again. They never knew the answer! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Max and Tom. Max was very bossy and always wanted to do things his way. Tom was more gentle and liked to play quietly. + +One day, Max and Tom decided to sit together and write. Max wanted to use a pencil, but Tom wanted to use scissors. Max got angry and said that he was the boss and he would decide. He took the scissors and started cutting the paper. + +Tom felt very sad, he didn't like that Max was so bossy. In the end, Max had a bad time - the scissors made a big hole in the paper and nothing could be written. Tom felt very sad but couldn't say anything. + +It was a bad ending, but Max learned a lesson about being bossy. +Harry was so happy when the sun shined. He loved the sunshine! He ran outside and enjoyed it. He was wearing his favourite jumper - it was cold outside so he had to wrap up warm. He smiled as he played in the park. Suddenly, it started to rain. He was so sad. He didn't like the cold rain. He quickly got back inside and hoped the sunshine would come back soon. But the rain kept falling, and the sunshine didn't come. Harry cried and went back to bed, wishing for the sunshine again. +Once upon a time there was a very sleepy frog. He decided to take a nap in the sun. He stretched his legs out and placed his head on a soft radish. As he dozed away he heard a loud noise. It was a shriek from his neighbours. He quickly opened his eyes and hopped over to see what was going on. + +When he looked around, he saw a dead mouse on the ground. It was covered in dirt and its eyes were closed. The neighbours were very scared. + +Frog asked, “What happened?†+ +The neighbour replied, “It looks like this mouse has died while taking a nap.†+ +Frog thought to himself and then said, “Maybe I should take a nap somewhere else from now on.†+ +The neighbours said, “Good idea!†+ +And from then on, Frog looked for other places to take a nap – safe places away from dead animals! +Jimmy was a naughty boy. He was playing inside with his crayons and he made a big mess. He colored on the walls and on the furniture. + +His mom came in and said, "Jimmy, why are you being so naughty? You can't color on the walls and furniture!" + +Jimmy didn't listen. He just kept coloring and making a bigger mess. His mom was getting angry. She walked over and took the crayons away from him. + +"No! I just want to make pretty colors!" Jimmy said. + +His mom shook her head. "Jimmy, you need to be more careful. You can't just make whatever mess you want. It's not nice." + +Jimmy nodded, and his mom hugged him. He knew he had been naughty, but at least now he knew not to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was only 3 years old. She went for a walk in a big park that was far away. In the park, there was a big bench in the middle. It was so shiny and new that the little girl wanted to sit on it. + +She ran up to the bench and sat down. She looked around and everything was so different and distant. Everywhere she looked she could see trees and plants and flowers. She looked far away and saw a store. + +It was a store filled with toys and games. The little girl got so excited. She decided to get up off the bench and go to the store. But when she walked closer, she saw that it was closed. + +The little girl was so disappointed. But she still had fun on the bench. She watched the distant trees give a gentle breeze and the sun slowly go down. She was so happy and she knew it was time to head home. +Once, there was a little bird. He was very serious. He wanted to go out and play, but he was scared. So he stayed in his nest, squeezing his wings together. +Suddenly, a hawk flew by. It had spotted the little bird. It flew around his nest, and the little bird got scared and started to jump around. He didn't know what to do! +He started to squeeze his wings together, tight as he could. He closed his eyes and waited. +Moments later, he opened his eyes. The hawk was gone. He was safe! He was happy and went outside to play. +John saw a stone on the ground. It was very clear, like glass. He wanted to pick it up and take it home. So he walked over, crouched down and smiled at it. He felt happy and he nodded. + +John reached out and his fingers moved closer to the stone. Suddenly, the stone lit up! It was like John was looking into a light. He gasped in surprise and his eyes lit up too. He nodded again, even more excitedly than before. + +John grabbed the stone, and could feel it in his hands. He smiled and carefully put it in his pocket. As he stood up, he nodded and thanked the stone. He started to walk home, feeling even more happy than before. + +John was glad he had found such a clear and special stone. Now, whenever he needed some inspiration, he held the stone and nodded - knowing he could always rely on it for a little magic. +Darrell was having a great day. He was playing with his blocks and he wanted to make something special. He started to make a stack of blocks that was tall and thick. He picked up one block after another, and soon the stack was very high. + +Darrell's mom came over to see what he was doing and smiled. She asked him if he was going to make something great with the stack of blocks. Darrell said he didn't know yet, but he would figure it out soon. + +Mom left the room, but came back a few minutes later with an even bigger stack of blocks. She said, "Let's make a tower together!" And Darrell was so excited. + +They worked hard on the tower, and soon it was twice as high as the first stack Darrell had made. It was so tall and so thick. Darrell was so proud of their work. He had made something special with his mom. +Once there was a pup called Bob who desperately wanted to find a bone. He searched day and night and everywhere he could think of. He dug in the garden, asked all his friends and even looked in the gutter but couldn't find one. He was so desperate that he even asked the cat hoping she had one. + +The cat was so unhelpful that she just laughed and shook her head. Bob was feeling so sad that he decided to keep searching until he finally found what he was after. Eventually, he snuck into the neighbour's yard and found a juicy bone sitting by their house. He was so grateful that he had finally found what he wanted. + +But just as he was getting ready to take a bite, the neighbours saw him and they were really angry. They shouted at him and made him run away. Bob went back home with no bone and was so sad he thought he might never find one at all. Even though he had searched all day, he still didn't have a bone. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. He wanted to fly high and explore the world from above, but his wings were fragile and he never made it very far. + +One day, he decided to go into the forest. When he arrived, he saw a tall spike. He was very curious about it. He went close and bowed to the spike, hoping to make friends. + +But, instead of becoming friends, the spike hurt the bird. The bird felt pain and sadness. He didn't understand why the spike had hurt him. + +Then, he remembered that he was fragile, and it made him realise that he should have been more careful. Other things might be fragile too, like the spike and the flowers in the forest. + +The little bird made a promise to himself that day - to always be careful, and to always be kind. And he flew away, never to forget the lesson that he learnt. +One day, two little girls were playing in the park. They were so excited and enthusiastic about playing. Suddenly, one of the girls started to stare at a bottle of shampoo she could see in the distance. She asked her friend, "What's that?" Her friend replied, "That's shampoo." "What does it do?" asked the girl, still staring. Her friend said, "It cleans your hair." The girl couldn't believe it, she asked again, "Really?!" Her friend nodded and said, "Yup, it's nice and bubbly!" The enthusiastic girl couldn't wait to try it, so her friend said "Let's go get some!" The girls happily ran off to find some shampoo of their own. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Ali and Lola. Ali and Lola loved playing together, going out for ice cream, and watching cartoons. One day, they were watching one of their favorite cartoons when they decided to go on a special adventure. + +So, Ali and Lola decided to pack a special picnic lunch and use their imaginations to pretend they were on their own adventure. + +They grabbed their lunch and hopped in Ali's red wagon. They waved goodbye to their mom and began part of their journey. + +The friends went through the colorful meadows, rolling hills, and lush forests. They were so amazed by how beautiful it all was! As they were driving, they spotted a beautiful lake with a small boat. They hopped out of the wagon and hopped in the boat. + +“This is the best adventure ever!†Lola said with a big smile. + +They sailed off, feeling the warmth of the sun and the cool breeze from the lake. They sailed around the lake until it was time for them to part. + +After their amazing adventure, Ali and Lola went home to watch their favorite cartoon. They laughed and smiled, thankful for their amazing day. +Jill was walking down the street with her mom when they saw a cop nearby. Jill asked her mom what the cop was doing and her mom explained that he was there to help keep everyone safe. Jill thought that sounded important. A few blocks later, they saw another cop. This time, the cop had a round thing attached to his belt with a long line connected to it. When Jill asked about it, her mom said it was a tool that could help the cop do his job even better. + +Later that afternoon, Jill's mom was baking and noticed the copper measuring cups. She asked Jill to get them out of the drawer, but there was one missing. Jill remembered the copper thing she had seen on the cop and told her mom about it. With that, her mom realized that the cop had attached her missing measuring cup to his tool belt! + +The next day, Jill was feeling rather embarrassed. She had thought it had been a silly mistake to think the cop would want to help, so she had decided not to ask him the day before. But then, when they had gone back to his street corner, the cop grinned and gave her mom back the copper measuring cup, saying it was the least he could do. + +Jill felt quite foolish but also very relieved that the cop had been so helpful. She realized that, although she was embarrassed to have lost something important, it had been worth it to ask the cop for help. +Jim was an intelligent bear. He liked to park in the sun and take naps. One day, he saw a cross in the forest. He thought it was so strange and he wanted to explore it. He hurried over and asked the tree beside it, "What is this cross for?" + +The tree laughed and said, "This is so you know where you are. It has been here for a very long time, I think." + +Jim was so excited to explore the new place. He decided to park himself next to the cross and take a nap. He knew that this place was his new home. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was the voice of a small child. "Hello, my name is Lucy. What are you doing here?" + +Jim smiled at Lucy and said, "I'm just taking a nap. I'm so happy I found this cross. It is a great place to park!" + +Lucy was impressed with Jim's intelligence. She had never seen anything like that before. Jim taught her all about the cross, how it gave her direction and helped her find her way. + +Lucy and Jim have been friends ever since. Whenever Lucy gets lost in the forest, she knows she can find her way back by going to the cross. +Once upon a time, there was a cozy bird. He had a nice nest in a tall tree. He flapped his wings and sang a happy song. + +The bird sang all day and night, singing loud and proud. One day he saw a piece of wood on the ground and decided to use it to build a new home. + +He used the wood to build a new nest. Then, he found some leaves and feathers to make it more comfortable. He lined it with soft materials so it was really cozy. + +Once he was done, the bird sat in his nest and sang a song. He sang so sweetly and sang so loud. All the animals in the forest could hear him singing. His new nest made him so happy, he sang all day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Missy. She was three years old and loved to watch the sunrise. Every morning, Missy would toddle out to the backyard and wave to the sun. + +The sun was always happy to see Missy, so it sent the most beautiful sunrises. One day, Missy's brother tried to take her spot. "I want to watch the sunrise too!" he said, but Missy was feeling a bit selfish. + +So she told her brother, "No! This is my spot. You can't have it!" Missy's brother was a little bit sad, so he ran off. + +Missy was very happy that she had kept her spot, even though she had made her brother feel sad. But just then, the sun started to break through the clouds - and it was the most beautiful sunrise ever! + +Missy's heart was so full of joy, that she shouted out loud, "Come back, my brother! Come and see the sunrise too!" And the brother came back and they watched together. +Once upon a time, there was a fat tiger who lived in a big jungle. He loved to swing in the trees every day. One day, he decided to take a break and lay down in the grass. Suddenly, he saw a big, shiny jet in the sky. He got so excited that he started to swing in the trees again! + +The tiger said, "Wow, what a beautiful jet!" + +The jet replied, "Thank you tiger! I'm so happy you are enjoying my flight!" + +The tiger thanked the jet and said, "I'll swing in the trees all day and watch you in the sky!" + +The jet smiled and exclaimed, "That's a wonderful idea! I'll be sure to fly low so you can always see me!" + +The tiger continued to swing in the trees and watch the beautiful jet fly in the sky. They were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there lived a young girl named Sally. Sally loved to listen to music and she wanted to play the piano. +One day, her parents said that a piano was available. Sally was so excited she couldn't contain herself. +When Sally finally got to the piano, she couldn't help but give it a shake. She was thrilled to find that all the keys made beautiful music. +Every day, Sally would spend hours playing the piano and singing her favorite songs. Eventually her friends also heard about the available piano, and they soon all enjoyed playing together. +Sally was so happy that she had found an available piano to make all kinds of music! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mike. He was 3 years old and loved to explore. One day he saw a big scary fence in the forest. He wanted to know what was on the other side and started to demand to open the gate. + +But his mom said “No, Mike – it’s dangerous!†Mike didn’t understand why it was dangerous and started to cry. He kept demanding and asking why the gate couldn’t be opened. His mom said “We have to wait until it’s safe, then we will go inside. Until then, don’t touch the fence.†+ +Mike listened and waited. He was so curious to find out what was on the other side. Finally, after a long wait, his mom said it was safe to go inside. Mike was so excited! He opened the gate and saw a beautiful garden with lots of flowers and butterflies. He was so happy he didn’t have to wait any longer. He had a lot of fun exploring the garden with his mom. +Once upon a time, a little mouse called Max lived in a big garden. He loved exploring and every day he'd try to find something new. One day, he saw something he couldn't understand. It was a small twig, but it looked different from the other twigs. + +Max took a closer look and saw that it was twinkling like a star! Max was very excited and he held it carefully in his paws. He wasn't sure what it was, but he knew it was something special. + +Max thought and thought, and he eventually realised that it wasn't an ordinary twig - it was a magic twig! He discovered that when he twirled it around, it made a sparkly rainbow. Max was so excited and couldn't believe his luck. He always thought you had to look really hard to find magic! + +Max was so pleased that he understood the magic of the twig, and he ran to tell all his friends. He knew he had discovered something special and he couldn't wait to share it. +Once there was a bear who loved to play in the rain. Every time it rained, the bear would run outside and soak in the rain. He loved feeling the water all over his fur! One time, he spotted a puddle and thought it looked really funny. He ran over to it and his big, sticky paws landed right in the middle. His paws made a splash and the handle of his teddy bear flew out of the puddle and landed on the ground. The bear laughed and ran over to pick up the handle. He wobbled back to the puddle with his teddy bear handle in his mouth and carried on splashing around. It was so much fun! +Fred was a three year old boy and loved learning about nature. One day, Fred looked out the window and saw a fat mountain. It was the biggest thing he had ever seen! He asked his mom if he could go outside and take a closer look. + +His mom said yes and they went outside to the mountain. Fred went around the mountain, feeling the gravel under his feet and exploring the rocks. He soon noticed something strange: one side of the mountain was crumbling and big chunks were falling down. + +Fred knew he had to repair the mountain. He found some big rocks nearby and placed them in a line along the side of the mountain. Each rock propped up the side of the mountain and stopped it from crumbling. + +With hard work, Fred repaired the mountain. He was so proud to have helped and even his mom was surprised. The fat mountain was repaired, and Fred was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to carry things. He often carried rocks, sticks, and pine cones. One day he was very excited, because he was going to carry something even bigger. + +The boy was going to carry his red boat to the sea. He was careful not to drop it as he walked down towards the sandy beach. He smiled as he looked at the deep blue water. + +When he finally arrived at the sea, he was so excited. He carried his boat to the edge of the water. He wanted to make sure it didn’t sink. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. The boy was startled and he looked around to see what it was. It was a big wave coming right towards him! The boy was scared, but he used his feet to hold the boat in place. The wave came crashing against the boat and it rocked back and forth. When the wave passed, the boat was still safe. The boy was so relieved. + +The boy had been careful, and he was so happy that his boat had been safe. Now he could carry it out into the deep sea and explore. He couldn’t wait. +Teddy Bear was chubby and happy. He liked to stay in his cozy bed, eating beans and playing with his toys. One day, Teddy Bear decided to venture out into the world and explore. He packed some of his favorite things like his bean-filled lunch bag and his favorite blue balloon. + +Teddy Bear walked and walked until he came to a park filled with trees and flowers. He saw a big pond where several ducks were swimming. Teddy Bear wasn't scared, he just watched them for a while. + +Suddenly, one of the ducks spoke to Teddy Bear, “Hey chubby bear, what are you doing here?†Teddy Bear was so excited that he had found a new friend! He said, “I am staying here to explore the park!†The duck quacked happily and said, “Let’s take a look around together!†+ +Together they walked around the park, eating beans and playing in the grass. Teddy Bear was so happy to have found a new friend. He knew he would stay in the park a little longer and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a brown bear who lived in a big forest. He wanted to explore his world and find all the things to wonder about. So, one day he decided to go for a walk. He was walking in the wood when he noticed something strange. There were two furry creatures fighting. They were rolling around and making a lot of noise. The brown bear was very curious and wanted to take a closer look. He got close enough to see that the two fighting creatures were two busy squirrels! The brown bear was so amused by the fight that he started to laugh and clap for them. The two squirrels stopped fighting and ran away in surprise. The brown bear's day was full of fun and full of wonder! +Every morning, Anna loaded her bus with all kinds of yummy foods. She was always so eager to get to the space near the park. She loved the open space, and being able to sell her fresh yummy food. But one morning, when Anna arrived at her usual spot, she was very surprised to see someone else already loading their bus there! Anna went to see what was happening, but the other person didn't want to move. Anna knew she needed to find another spot, so she decided to go a bit further into the space. + +After a while of searching, she found the perfect spot. She quickly loaded her bus and started selling her yummy food. The other person kept watching and Anna was worried that they didn't want her to be there. But soon she started to make lots of money. People loved her yummy food and kept buying from her. + +Anna was so relieved that she had been able to find a space. With a smile on her face, she continued to load her bus with yummy food every morning for her customers. She was proud that everyone enjoyed her food, and the open space was always filled with the smell of something yummy. +Once upon a time, there was a very happy three-year-old named John. He loved to sing and often made up his own songs. One day, he found a clay pot on the floor and he decided to use it to sing his song. He put it on his head and started to sing. + +John’s mom saw him and said, “John, that pot is not fit for singing. Please take it off of your head.†But John did not want to. + +So his mom said, “John, if you take that pot off of your head then I will give you a present.†John thought about it for a moment and decided to take it off. He was very excited to get his present. + +His mom said, “Good job! Now you can sing all that you want without the clay pot.†+ +John was so happy and began to sing his favourite song, even louder and more joyfully than before. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She was so excited because her mum had just brought her a new bin. She quickly ran to show it to her brother. + +"Look what I got!" the small girl said, smiling and showing him the bin. + +"Wooooow!" said her brother. "Can we dance with it?" + +"Yes!" shouted the small girl, so excited. + +So, the two children began to dance around the bin. They jumped, spun and twirled around the small bin. They laughed and twirled and danced until they were too tired to move. + +The small girl was so happy. She had never felt so much joy when dancing like she did when they were dancing around the bin. She will never forget that moment. +Once upon a time, there was a harmless bird who always used to pray for good things in life. Every morning, the bird said his prayers directly to God in the sky. One day, the bird saw a handle on a window and flew right over to it. He wanted to play with it, as it looked to be harmless. + +But when he touched the handle, the window opened up. Suddenly, he was being sucked out of the window and up into the sky! The bird was scared and started to flutter his wings as he prayed for help. + +As he flew up higher and higher, a big gust of wind came and sent him far away. The bird was scared, but he continued to pray storms, rain, and hail came. He was getting tired and wet from all the bad weather. He tried to fly, but he was getting weaker and weaker. + +Suddenly, the bird hit something hard and it all went dark. He had flown into a glass window and knocked himself out. The bird sadly never made it home. He had lost his way and was all alone. + +The moral of the story is that although the handle looked harmless, it caused the bird to fly away and have a bad ending. Therefore, it is important to be careful and cautious before taking action, and to always pray for protection. +Once there was a little animal. It was furry and had a special lock. The animal wanted to see what was behind the lock. So it decided to try and find the key. It looked in all the usual places - under pillows, in sock drawers, even in the garden. Every time it had no luck. It couldn't find the key. + +One day, the animal went on a big adventure. It ran through the forest, swam in the lakes, and explored the fields. Finally, it reached a garden full of colourful flowers. But in the middle of the garden, there was something special. It was the key to the lock! + +The little animal was very excited. It grabbed the key and ran back home. It proudly opened the lock and what do you think it saw behind it? A big stack of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! The furry animal was so happy it jumped for joy. + +From that day, the animal decided that it would go on a big adventure every day, just in case it might find something special. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had a glowing mouth, as if he had eaten something hot. Everyone was curious and asked him what it was. The man said it was something bitter. + +The next day, the man stayed in his house. He let no one come in. He said he was sick and didn't want to be bothered. + +But the people were curious. They decided to sneak into the old man's house to find out what had happened. + +Turns out, the man had a glowing rock in his mouth. He said it was from a magic river, and it had made his mouth bitter. + +The old man heard the people start to talk about the glowing rock. He knew that soon the word would spread, and someone would come and steal it. He told the people this, but they didn't believe him. + +They were wrong. That night the old man's house was broken into and the rock was stolen. The old man was never the same again, and his mouth never stopped glowing. +One day, Rick and Bob were playing outside. Suddenly, Bob suggested that they should play hide-and-seek. Rick was excited, and he agreed to the game. But then Bob said, "Let's play with this old boot. I'll hide it, and you have to find it." Rick didn't like the idea, but he didn't know how to tell Bob. So, he reluctantly agreed. + +Rick searched everywhere, but he didn't find the boot. Bob became impatient, and he started scolding Rick for not finding it. Bob suggested that Rick should go back to the same spot where he had hidden it. But Rick got very angry and shouted. + +Finally Rick found the boot, but unfortunately he was too late. Bob became very angry and said some mean and sorry words. Rick felt very bad about the whole situation and wished he had said something. But it was too late. Bob's words had hurt Rick and there was nothing he could do. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who had a dream. He wanted to fly like the birds. So the man put big wings on his back. He got really excited and flapped his wings as hard as he could. But no matter how hard he tried, he could not fly. He felt so disappointed and sad. + +Suddenly, a strange thing happened. A bird came and flew up to the man. The bird said to the man, "I can help you fly". The man was so amazed that he thought it was a miracle. + +The bird put one of its wings on the man's back. Then, the bird flew away, but the man stayed in the air! He was flying! He flew so high, he even saw the sun! + +He was so happy that he wanted to thank the bird. But the bird was nowhere to be seen. The bald man smiled, and he knew that his dream came true. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. Sarah was a very impatient girl. She liked things to move quick! + +One day Sarah was playing outside when she started to hear a strange noise. It was not like a normal noise. Sarah wanted to know what it was. + +So Sarah went to her mum and asked her if she could lend her some money so she could investigate the noise. Mum agreed, and Sarah quickly went to buy some binoculars and a bag of bird seed. + +Sarah ran back home and quickly looked through the binoculars. She saw a family of birds in a tree nearby, making all of the noise. She put the bird seed down so the birds could eat it. + +The birds happily ate the bird seed and Sarah was happy too. She had used her patience to solve the noisy mystery! +Once upon a time, there was a smart girl named Sarah. She liked to watch everything. One day, Sarah wanted something to watch and she found a notebook. She opened the notebook and was so excited to see it was full of pictures! + +Sarah watched the pictures for a long time and she was amazed. There were pictures of animals, people, and places which she had never seen before. They were so colorful and beautiful! + +Sarah felt so happy watching the pictures in the notebook. Everyday, she would sit down with her notebook and watch the pictures. She learned a lot of things from them and also had lots of fun. + +The smart girl enjoyed her notebook a lot. She was so grateful for it. Sarah was so happy watching the pictures and learning new things every day. +Alya was an eager three-year-old. Her mom had just given her an ashtray as a present. + +"What do I use it for?" asked Alya. + +"It's a place to put your ashes when you are done playing," her mom said with a smile. + +Alya looked at the ashtray, confused. Then, she noticed that the ashtray had a special handle. She grabbed the handle and lifted the ashtray up. + +"Look Mommy, I'm rising the ashtray," Alya said, as she lifted it up in the air. + +Alya's mom was so proud of her. She praised Alya and hugged her. + +Alya was very happy. She kept lifting the ashtray up, eager to show her mom how strong she was. +Once upon a time, there was a big lake. In the lake, there was a fierce fish. When the fish moved around, it made big waves. + +One day, a small bird flew over the lake and started to splash around in the water. The fierce fish was not happy. It swam closer to the bird and said "Go away! You are in my lake! This is my home!" + +The bird was scared. It flew away. But the fish was still angry. It took a big bite out of the surface of the water and made a big splash. + +The bird was scared and flew off to tell its friends about the threat from the fierce fish in the lake. Everyone was scared and stayed away from the lake. + +But then, one brave bird decided to return to the lake. The bird said to the fish, "We can all be friends! There is enough water for everyone." + +The fierce fish thought about this. It finally agreed and agreed to be friends. From then on, the birds and the fish lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a popular little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old, but very smart. Every day she would go to school with her teacher Mrs. Jones. + +At school, Mrs. Jones would give a lecture to the children about different things. Lucy would always listen very carefully. One day, Lucy had a great idea. She put up her hand and said "Mrs. Jones, can I say something?" + +Mrs. Jones smiled and nodded. "Of course Lucy," she said. So, Lucy stood up and said her idea to the class. Everyone was so impressed! Mrs. Jones nodded again and said "That was a great idea Lucy!" + +The other children looked at Lucy in awe and from that day on, she was the most popular little girl in class. Lucy smiled and knew that being a brilliant listener made her popular. +Jerry lived on a ranch with his mom and dad. He was an adventurous three year old. One day, Jerry wanted to see what was beyond his ranch. So, he shut the door of the house and went outside with a smile. + +He saw a lot of exciting things. But he also noticed a cheap looking barn close to his house. He thought if he could find something inside. + +Jerry asked his mom “Is it OK to go in the barn?†+ +His mom replied, “No, Jerry. It’s too dangerous.†+ +But Jerry was determined to discover what was inside. So he shut the door of the barn and opened it. + +Inside, he found a lot of treasures. He found coins, old toys and a few books. + +He let out a shout of joy. Jerry would never forget this amazing find! +Haley was a helpful girl. She loved the theater and would always go with her mommy and daddy. One day she was playing in the park when she saw something glowing in the grass. It was a tiny, glass ball. Haley picked it up and knew it was special. + +When Haley got home she showed the ball to her mommy and daddy. After a little while they took Haley to the theater. When they arrived at the theater Haley saw the same glass ball glowing on the stage. + +Haley was filled with excitement. She helped the theater manager plug in the special ball. It lit up the entire theater! Everyone was amazed. + +Haley realized the glass ball she had found in the park was the same special ball that made the theater glow. She was so proud of herself for finding it. That night, Haley felt helpful and happy as she watched the show in the glowing theater. +Once upon a time, there was a shape. It wanted to be complete. So it asked the other shapes nearby. The other shapes had plenty of useful pieces. + +The shape said, "Please can I have some pieces to make me complete?" + +The other shapes replied, "No, sorry, you can't have our pieces. We need them to stay complete." + +The shape was very sad. It never got to be complete. But it stayed useful. It helped the other shapes stay complete. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He was only three years old. Sam always loved to look at different things to see what style they had. + +One day Sam was looking out the window and saw a wonderful garden. He asked his Mom, “What is that?â€. She told him, “that garden is very peaceful and its beauty is so special.†+ +So Sam asked, “Can I go in and see the style of this garden?†His Mom said, “Yes, of course you can.†+ +Sam went into the garden and looked around. He saw all kinds of trees, flowers, and birds. Everything was so beautiful and peaceful. + +Sam smiled and said “I like this style, Mama. It makes me feel so good.†His Mom explained, “What you are looking for is peace. Peace is the most beautiful style of all.†+ +Sam felt happy. He learned an important lesson: That peace is always the best style and it brings a lot of happiness. +One day, Johnny was out in the park with his mommy. He was so excited to see all sorts of wonderful things. He noticed that the grass was so green and there were lots of birds around. Then, suddenly, something incredible happened! + +Out of nowhere, a beautiful pigeon sprung up in the sky. "Look at that, Johnny!" said his mommy. Johnny's eyes grew wide with amazement as he watched the pigeon fly away in the sky. + +He kept his eyes on the pigeon until it was out of sight. Then Johnny turned to his mommy and said, "Mommy, that bird was incredible!" His mommy smiled and said, "That's right, Johnny. Anything can seem incredible if we look at it the right way." +Once upon a time, there was a clever farmer named John. John wanted to marry a lovely girl named Mary. One day, John decided to take Mary hunting. So, he took his gun. + +When they got to the forest, Mary said, "Oh John, how clever you are! You are so good at hunting!" +John felt proud and happy. + +John and Mary looked around, but they couldn't see any animals. Suddenly, John noticed a deer in the distance. He aimed his gun and he got ready to shoot. + +But then Mary said, "John, no! Please don't shoot. Let's just marry instead!" + +John looked at Mary and he laughed. Then, he slowly lowered the gun. + +"OK," John said, "Let's get married then!" + +And so, John and Mary got married and they were very happy. They hugged, they kissed and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He was very happy, and he had lots of money. He had a special gem that was very valuable. + +One day, the rich man wanted to share his gem. So he offered it to the people in the village. Everyone was very excited. They all wanted the gem for themselves. + +The rich man smiled and said, “I will give my gem to the one who is the kindest and the most generous.†All the people promised to be generous and kind. + +A little boy stepped forward. He was three years old. He said, “I can be generous and kind to everyone.†The rich man smiled. He gave the gem to the little boy. + +The little boy was so happy! He shared the gem with everyone, and they all smiled. They were happy to have such a rich and generous friend. +Mickey was tired. He had been playing all day and was ready for bed. He saw a bed in the store, and it was very cheap. He asked his parents if he could have it. "Let's test it," they said. So they sat on it and bounced up and down. It was strong and comfortable, so they decided to buy it. + +Mickey was so excited - he had a new bed! He thanked his parents and went to bed right away. It was cozy and comfortable, and he drifted off to sleep. + +The next morning, Mickey woke up feeling happy and refreshed. He liked his new bed. It had been a good test after all! +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy. His mum was quite impatient with him, so she tasked him with painting the bucket bright yellow. The boy sighed and got to work. + +The boy tried his best but it was difficult. He heard his mum sighing, so he worked faster but he couldn't finish the job. + +The mum saw him struggling and said, "Oh, son, come here, let me help you." The boy ran to his mum and she comforted him with her sweet embrace. They finished the painting together and his mum said, "See! What teamwork! Our bucket looks so nice!" + +The boy was excited and smiled with joy. Then he understood why his mum was so impatient. She had done this with love and wanted to make sure the job was done well. From that day onward, the boy was never naughty again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Paul. Paul liked to be organized, he liked everything to be neat and tidy. He could often be found tidying up his room. + +One day, Paul was playing in his room. He heard a crane outside. He quickly ran to the window and saw the crane sitting on a branch in the garden. Suddenly, Paul got an idea. He ran outside and asked the crane, "I need your help. Can you help me to organized my room?" + +The crane looked at Paul with surprise. He said, "I'm just a bird Paul. I can't help you organize your room." + +Paul felt very sad. He started to weep. But suddenly, he remembered something his mother had said. Paul looked up at the crane and said, "That's ok. I think mom was right when she said, if I want something organized, then I should do it myself." + +Paul went back inside and organized his room all by himself. He was very proud of himself. + +The moral of the story is: Whenever you need something to be done, do it yourself. If you work hard and stay organized, then you can achieve anything! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Lily who loved the sunshine. She asked her mum if she could play outside, but mum said no. Lily asked and asked, until eventually her mum said yes. + +Once she was outside, Lily stopped to smell the sweet flowers and feel the warm sun on her face. But then she saw something shiny on the ground - it was a knife! + +Lily wanted to keep it but her mum said no. She said it was too dangerous. But Lily insisted, so her mum warned her to be very careful. + +In the end, Lily played with the shiny knife in the warm sunshine. She was very careful, and nothing bad happened. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. Both were very friendly. They both wanted to succeed in something special, so they decided to go to church. + +At the church, they saw everyone being friendly. They felt welcomed and excited. They wanted to help each other succeed, so they started talking about how they could help one another. + +Jack said to Jill, “Let’s be nice to everyone here. That way, we can both succeed too.†Jill said, “Ok! We can do that together.†+ +So Jack and Jill started helping everyone. They went around saying hello, sharing their snacks, and lending a helping hand. + +Soon enough, Jack and Jill saw that everyone was being friendly. With their help, church became a more friendly place. + +The moral of this story is that when we help make things better, everyone succeeds. That’s why it’s important to be friendly and help each other whenever we can. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor. He was very grumpy and he did not like to make friends. One day, he found an island and wanted to explore it. He went ashore and saw that the island was full of other sailors. They were happy to see him and wanted to unite. But the sailor was too grumpy and he refused. He said, "No, I don't want to unite!" + +The other sailors were sad, but they respected the sailor's wish and stayed away. They kept sailing close to the island, but they never went ashore. One day, a giant storm appeared and the sailor's boat sunk. He was the only one who was not able to be saved. + +The sailors were very sad and wished that they could've united with the grumpy sailor. But it was too late. He was lost at sea forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susie who loved nothing more than playing in her hall. Every day Susie's parents would lovingly settle her down to work on puzzles, play with blocks, or create art in the hall. + +One day Susie found a large box in the hall. She pulled and tugged until she could open the box. Inside it was filled with fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables that she had never seen before. + +Susie was so excited to try them all. She ate a carrot, a piece of apple, and a few leaves of lettuce. She felt a satisfied warmth inside her stomach and said approvingly to her mom, “Mmmmmm, delicious and so healthyâ€. + +Susie’s mom smiled. She had been secretly planning to surprise Susie with a vegetable garden where they could grow lots of healthy fruits and vegetables together. But that was to be a surprise for another day. For now, Susie was happy and content, settling down in the hall for more puzzle-solving and block-building. +Once there was a small boy, who was very eager to learn new things. One day he decided to climb up a very tall tree. As he climbed up, he felt that the tree was getting steeper and faster. He was afraid but he kept on going. Soon he was at the top of the tree! He was so proud of himself. + +He looked around and said to the tree, "Thank you for teaching me to be honest and brave. You made me stronger and I am so grateful." + +The tree replied, "Honesty and bravery make us strong. Climbing quickly is not always the best route. Honesty and slow speed will lead to success." + +The boy nodded and learned that honesty and slow speed was the best way of achieving success. He wanted to always keep this lesson in his heart. He thanked the tree and ran off to start new adventures. + +The moral of the story is: honesty and slow speed will lead to success. No matter how tempting it may be to rush ahead and try to hurry, always take the honest and slow route. It will lead to more successful and satisfying results. +One day it was raining outside. Bob the chicken was feeling very sad. He was very wet and he was alone. He wished he had someone to play in the rain with him. + +But all of the other chickens were inside their coop because they did not like the rain. So Bob the chicken was stuck outside all alone. + +He started to cry. He was so lonely and he wanted someone to play in the rain with him. + +Just then, a little girl opened the gate to the coop. She took one look at Bob and ran outside to play in the rain with him. + +Bob was so happy to have a friend to play with in the rain. They ran and laughed and splashed in the puddles together. Bob was no longer sad, he was so happy to have a special friend to play with in the rain. +Once upon a time there was a successful truck. It was very big and strong and had been used to carry lots of heavy things. The truck was very proud of itself. + +But one day, the truck made a decision which made it very sad. The successful truck decided to leave. It wanted to go off and find new and exciting places. So the truck started its long journey, never looking back. + +Sadly, the truck encountered many problems on its journey. It got stuck in the mud and couldn't get back on the road. The truck had no idea how to repair itself and eventually it died. + +The moral of this story is that leaving something you know and love can be risky. Even if you're successful, you may not find new and exciting places. So it's important to think about the consequences of your decisions before you act. +Once upon a time there was an old man who had a tidy house. Every day, he woke up and cleaned it from top to bottom. Then one day, a flea decided to enter the old man's house. + +At first, the flea explored everywhere and had so much fun. But soon, it began to cause a mess everywhere it went. The old man was not happy. + +The old man thought of a plan. He got a big jar filled with water and caught the flea. Then, he asked it why it decided to enter his tidy house. + +The flea explained that she wanted to have some fun and explore. The old man was not angry and decided to let the flea go. He told the flea that it was okay to explore, but it must remember to stay tidy and not to cause a mess. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to explore and have fun, as long as you remember to be responsible and stay tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful box. Inside the box was something special, something that was carefully supplied from a far away place. + +Gregory, a 3 year-old child, was so excited. He couldn't contain his joy when his eyes met the box. "What is inside?", he asked his mother eagerly. + +His mother smiled and said, "Let's see! I'll open it." + +Gregory watched as his mother gracefully opened the box and inside was a big surprise! It was a toy train set! + +He couldn't believe his eyes. He turned to his mother and joyfully shouted, "Thank you, mama! Thank you for supplying this wonderful gift!" + +His mother smiled at her son's enthusiasm and hugged him tightly. Gregory was so happy he had been given such a graceful box of surprises. +One day, there was a girl who woke up feeling very alert. She thought to herself that she would write a poem. As the day passed, she worked and worked on her poem and it began to take shape. + +The girl felt excited and proud and she ran to show her mom. When the mom saw the poem, she was surprised and clapped her hands, calling it the best of all the works she had seen. + +The girl was very happy and she decided to enter her poem in a competition. She worked hard and helped others to write better poems as well. But when the results were announced, the girl found that she had not won. She went to bed feeling sad and disappointed. + +The next morning, when the girl woke up, she felt sadder than ever. Her spirit was crushed and her happy thoughts were gone. She never wrote a poem again. +Once there was a wise wizard. He was very old and knew a lot of things. He was so wise that he could support the people in the kingdom with his magic. One day, the wizard noticed a switch on the wall in the castle. He had never seen this switch before. So he decided to try and see what it did. With a wave of his hand, the switch shone brightly! When the people saw this, they were very excited. They knew the wizard had special magic. He had supported them by finding the switch! From then on, the people always asked the wizard for help and advice. He made them very happy and wise. +Once there was a little pig who was very hungry. He went out looking for something to eat, but he couldn't find anything. He was so sad and disappointed. + +Then, he saw a wire in the ground. He started to dig and he was very excited when he saw something shining in the dirt. It was an apple! He grabbed it and started to eat. + +The apple was so delicious that he wanted to share it with his friends. He started to look around to find someone to share it with. Suddenly, he saw a dog and he ran to the dog while holding the apple. + +He offered the apple to the dog, but it was too late. The dog ran away. The little pig was so sad. He wanted to spoil the apple, but nobody wanted it. + +The little pig was very sad, but he kept walking until he finally found something even better. It was a big bowl of food! He rushed over and ate it all up. Now he was so full and happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to play with his friends. But his friends were always too busy, so the little boy felt very lonely and miserable. + +One day, the little boy found a seat in the park and sat down. He just put his head on his arms and started to cry. Suddenly, he heard a voice asking him why he was so sad. It was a big blue bird from a nearby tree. + +The little boy told the bird that he was sad because his friends never wanted to play with him. The bird listened carefully and then told the little boy something important. He said: "You don't need your friends to be happy. If your heart and your mouth are smiling, you will be happy." + +The little boy didn't understand the bird's words, but he felt much better. From that day, he decided to stay strong and be happy and content with himself. And he has been smiling ever since! + +This story shows us that we don't always need other people to be happy. If we stay positive and give ourselves smiles, that's enough to make us feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Jane. She loved to play with her computer. She would turn it on, and explore the special pictures and games on the computer. + +One day, when Jane was playing on the computer, her mom came into the room. She said to Jane, "It's time to shut the computer off. We have to go outside and play now!". + +Jane replied, "But Mommy, I'm still having fun!". + +Her mom smiled and said, "I know you are, but you can come back and play with the computer later. Now, let's turn the computer off." + +Jane listened to her mom and shut the computer off. Then, she and mommy went out for a walk together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fun-loving bird. His wings were bright and shiny. He loved to soar high in the sky. + +The bird's favorite place was an old underground cave. He had never seen a place so impressive. The walls were glowing and the air smelled sweet. + +Every day the bird would soar around the cave. He flew over the walls and around the treasures hidden below the surface. He loved the feeling of freedom and joy this gave him. + +One day, the bird was excited to show his friends the cave. He took them with him on an adventure and showed them the impressive underground. They were amazed by the beauty and the bird grinned proudly. + +The bird and his friends had a wonderful time exploring the underground cave. They flew around, chirping and laughing in joy. This was always the bird's favorite place and always will be! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emily. She liked to pour things, like water, tea and juice. One day, Emily's mum gave her a cool clock. She was so happy that she started to pour tea on the clock. + +When Emily's mum saw this, she was very sad. She carefully took the clock away from Emily. Then, Emily's dad came up with a clever idea. He put the clock in the garden, so that Emily could pour cool water on it instead. + +Emily was very excited. She loved pouring cool water on the clock. She did it every day, and soon the clock was sparkling in the sun. When Emily looked at the clock, she knew it would keep good time for many more years. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy fire. The fire was in a cave and it did not want to leave. One day a brave hero came to the cave and saw the fire. He wanted to lift the fire and take it away. He was determined to make the fire happy again. + +The brave hero knelt down and put his hands around the fire. He looked up and said, "Please let me lift you up so that you can smile again." The fire thought about it for a moment and then let out a big sigh. + +The hero lifted the fire up in his arms and took it away from the cave. As the hero walked, he sang a song to the fire. The fire began to laugh and smiled happily. It was so happy to be in the fresh air. + +The brave hero kept singing, and the fire kept laughing until they reached a new home. The fire was so glad to be in a new place and it stayed there happily ever after. The hero was glad that the grumpy fire had finally found its happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved candy. She wanted to get some candy, so she asked her dad to take her to the store. + +They arrived at the store, and the girl saw so many different kinds of candy. She didn't know which one to choose. Then, she saw a big, pink box with a smooth surface. She asked her dad to buy it for her. + +Her dad smiled and pushed the big, smooth box of candy to the checkout. Then, they drove home. + +When they arrived, the girl opened the box of candy and saw lots of shiny, colorful treats. She was so excited! She decided to try one, and it was the best candy she'd ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl called Suzy. At only 3 years old, she was very clever and full of joy. + +One day, Suzy went shopping with her mum and they went into a store to buy new clothes. After looking around, Suzy spotted the perfect shirt. It was a lovely pink colour and had pretty patterns all over it. + +Mum asked Suzy if she would like to buy the shirt and Suzy replied "Yes please!" + +So mum bought the shirt for Suzy. Then, Suzy went outside the store and saw a young couple looking at clothes too. The woman asked Suzy where she got such a beautiful shirt, so Suzy proudly told them she got it from the store they were standing in front of. + +The couple thanked Suzy and said they would definitely go and have a look in the store. As the couple left, Suzy shouted out "I recommend the shirt - it's so lovely!" Her mum smiled and said: "You certainly have good taste my darling!" +Once upon a time there were two friends: an ant and a butterfly. They both were very good friends and enjoyed spending time together. One day, the butterfly said to the ant, "let us fly together to explore the universe." + +The ant was scared at first but then he agreed, so the butterfly and ant took off. They flew higher and higher, until the ant noticed it was getting dark. He said, "Where are we going Butterfly? I don't like the dark." + +The Butterfly replied, "Don't worry, my friend. I am here to deliver you safely home." + +The butterfly flew even faster, and soon the ant saw a glimmer of light in the darkness. It was the light of home. He thanked the Butterfly and they both flew back down to their cozy spot. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how dark the world may seem, a good friend can always deliver us safely back home. +Once upon a time there was a very special school. Every day, lots of children went there to learn. One day, a gifted child named Tom started coming to this school with his friends. + +Tom was always very curious and wanted to learn more than the other students. His friends noticed this and wanted to help him. + +One day, his friends wanted to show Tom the magical blackboard. They said, "Tom, today we are going to show you the magical blackboard. It will help you learn more!" + +Tom was very excited and asked, "What does it do?" His friends answered, "It's simple. You just ask it a question and it will give you an answer." + +Tom was amazed and asked the blackboard, "What is the meaning of life?" The blackboard lit up in a brilliant light and said, "The meaning of life is to be happy and enjoy every moment". + +Tom smiled widely. He was very excited that he could learn so much with the help of his friends and the magical blackboard. +Once there was a high tree. It was very tall and strong, but at the top there was a problem. High up in the tree was a tiny bird balancing on a branch holding a special gift. + +The bird had found a small box full of wisdom. It was so happy to have it, but it didn't know how to get it down to the ground where people could use it. + +The bird thought and thought. Then it gave a little jump and flew all the way from the top of the tree. It flew around the trunk and then landed at the bottom. + +The bird looked down and saw a group of children playing. It gave the box of wisdom to them, who were so excited to see it. + +The children shared the special gift. They all used the wisdom to balance their time and to believe in themselves. Everyone was happy! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Max. He was happy and had many toys. But one day Max's mom was feeling ill so she asked Aunt Alice to help him. Aunt Alice said "Yes, I will help." + +Aunt Alice invited Max to her house for the day and she told him that he knew the rules. He had to obey all of them. One of the rules was that Max was not allowed to open the door. + +Max was very good and he followed all the rules, but Max was curious. He wanted to know what was behind the door. He asked Aunt Alice over and over until she finally said he could open it just a little. Inside there was a beautiful box. + +When Max opened the box, he discovered some precious jewels inside. He was very happy but Aunt Alice was angry. She told him that he was lucky that she was there to prevent him from taking the jewels. + +Max learnt an important lesson that day. He could have gotten in trouble if Aunt Alice wasn't there to stop him. It was a fine lesson to remember. Always make sure that you obey the rules and that you listen to grown-ups. +Once, there was a little boy who loved to play in the sand. He ran up and down the beach, scooping up the rough sand in his little hands and letting it fall through his fingers. Sighing, the boy made a sand castle with his shovel. He dug deep holes and decorated the walls with shells and stones. + +Soon, the sun began to set and the little boy knew he had to leave. He sighed one last time and started to pack away his things. The sand was cool beneath his feet as he walked away from the beach. + +The little boy waved goodbye to the castle, then turned and ran home. All night long he dreamt about the sand and the castle he created. He couldn't wait to go back and build more! +Jim and his mum were walking down the street. Jim looked up to his mum and asked, "What's that noise, mum?" His mother replied, "That's the traffic." Jim was a bit scared, he was much smaller than all the cars. + +Suddenly, a big green truck went by. Jim said, "That's a Green truck!" His mother smiled and said, "Yes, that's right. Green is an important colour when you're outside. We have to cross the street now, remember to always look both ways before crossing!" + +Jim and his mother crossed the street safely and continued on their way. Jim looked up to his mother and said, "When can I drive one of those green trucks?" His mother laughed and replied, "You'll have to wait a few more years, my brave boy." + +Jim smiled and said, "Ok mum, I'll wait!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jill. Jill was three years old and loved decorating things! One day, she and her mommy went to the store to buy cards. Jill wanted to buy the most colorful and sparkly one she could find. She picked out a bright green and glittery card and smiled. + +When they got back home, Jill asked her mommy to help her decorate the card. Mommy got out some paints and scissors and they went to work. Jill painted pretty flowers and cut out some stars. + +When the card was finished, Jill was very pleased with her work! She ran around to show her friends. They all said it was the best card ever! + +The next day Jill found some spices in her kitchen. She remembered how good the card looked so she decided to put some spices on the card. She sprinkled some spicy chili powder and yummy cinnamon on the card. Suddenly the card looked even more beautiful! + +"Mommy, look!" said Jill. "It's even more special now!". Her mommy smiled. "Yes, it certainly is. You did a great job, Jill!" +There was a little girl who was hoping to see a shark. She had heard of them from stories and she wanted to see one for herself. One day, the girl went to the beach and saw a shark in the water. She was so glad! She could not believe it. The shark was swimming so fast and so gracefully through the ocean. She waved to the shark, and it seemed to wave back. The little girl was so excited! She felt so happy that she finally got to see a real shark. + +From then on, the little girl visited the beach often to see the shark. She would make sure to bring snacks as a treat for it. Whenever she saw the shark, she would make sure to wave and be very glad. She hoped that the shark knew how much she liked seeing it, and would come back to visit her often. + +The little girl was so happy to have met the shark. She was so glad that she was able to see it in person! +Once upon a time there was a poor old man. The old man lived all alone in a cottage near a big forest. Every day he would wander deep into the forest and sit in the shade of its trees. But he always took a mark with him to help him find his way back. + +One sunny day, the old man decided to go for a longer walk. He took the mark and trudged further and further into the forest. After a while he came to a lonely spot and he knew that this was the place. He dug a deep hole and he buried the mark in the soft earth. + +The old man felt happy that he had made a mark so he could find his way back. He went home and he was never so lonely again! +Charlie was playing with his plastic toys in the park. He leaned against the big tree and smiled. Suddenly, he felt scared. A big bird was watching him! Charlie was helpless and couldn't move. The bird came closer and Charlie shivered. He saw a sharp beak bending towards him. + +Charlie screamed, "Go away!" But the bird didn't listen. He leaned forward and grabbed Charlie's arm in its beak! + +Charlie cried and his eyes filled with tears. He felt helpless and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, someone shouted, "No!" and the bird flew away. + +Charlie looked around, but no one was there. He was all alone. He felt lonely, sad and helpless. He looked around for help, but no one was there to help. + +The bird came back and this time he had a sharp stick in his beak. He leaned forward and poked Charlie with the stick. Charlie screamed and cried. He felt helpless and all he could do was watch the bird fly away. +Danny wanted a bathtub. His parents said they would buy one if it was available. One day, when Danny's family went to the store, they found the perfect bathtub. It was bright, shiny and brand new. Danny was very excited. His parents bought it right away. + +The family put the bathtub in the bathroom. Danny couldn't wait to try it out. He ran to the bathroom and filled the bathtub with warm water. He put some of his toy boats in the water, and started playing. His parents watched and smiled. + +Danny loved his new bathtub. Whenever he was at home, he would go to the bathroom to take a bath or play. He was so happy that his parents had bought the perfect bathtub for him. +Little Tom was sitting at the kitchen table. He was hungry and wanted a snack. He looked around and saw two apples lying on the table. They were both big, red, and cute. + +Tom picked one up and started to chew. It tasted sweet and juicy. He smiled and kept chewing. He was almost finished with the first apple when he heard a splash in the sink. + +Tom quickly jumped up and ran over to the sink. What he saw was one of his toy animals floating in the sink. It was cute and small, but it was not supposed to be there. + +Tom reached in and grabbed the animal. He smiled and kissed it. Then he sat back down and started to chew his second apple. Little Tom had saved his toy and was now having a happy snack. +One day, a small rabbit hopped out of its burrow. The rabbit looked around and spotted an exciting thing - a laser! The rabbit had never seen a laser before and thought it looked brilliant. + +The rabbit hopped closer and closer to the laser. Suddenly, the laser started spinning around and around. The rabbit found it mesmerising and wanted to touch it. + +The rabbit hopped even closer and stretched out its paw. "No! Be careful!" somebody shouted. But it was too late - the rabbit touched the laser and was suddenly surrounded by a bright light. + +"Ouch!" cried the rabbit as the laser burned it. The rabbit hopped away, holding its injured paw. It had been so excited to see the laser but it hadn't been careful enough. +Once upon a time, Bob was a farmer. He had a lot of corn. Everywhere he went, he saw corn growing up in the fields and it made him so happy. Then, one day he saw a shiny thing zip by his window. When he got closer, he saw it was a fragile bird! He watched it zip away and was so sad he hadn't been able to help it. + +Days went by, and Bob kept seeing the fragile bird zip by. One day he decided to make a plan to help the bird. He put some corn in a special spot in his garden and waited. Sure enough, the fragile bird came back. Bob rushed to the bird, expecting it to fly away, but it stayed! Bob had saved the fragile bird! + +Moral of the story: When someone needs help, it's worth it to take the time to put in a little effort. Even if it's only a small thing you can do, it can make a big difference. +Once upon a time there was a kind and brave girl called Princess Lucy. One day she went out for a little adventure, she found a mysterious gear. It was quite impressive. Princess Lucy was curious so she picked up the gear and started to play with it. Suddenly, it started to ring. Princess Lucy was very surprised. + +"What is this?" she asked out loud. + +A voice came from the gear, "I am the magical gear that will help you on your journey!" +Princess Lucy became very excited, "Really? That's so impressive!" + +The magical gear gave Princess Lucy instructions and a map which would help her on her adventure. She packed her bag with supplies and set out on the journey, excited to see what would happen. She followed the map, and soon enough found herself in a wonderful magical place. + +The magical gear had helped her find something truly special and the Princess was filled with joy and happiness. She thanked the magical gear for helping her find what she was looking for. + +From then on, Princess Lucy and her magical gear were best of friends. Whenever she had a problem or a need for help, all she had to do was ring the magical gear and it would give her the best advice. It was quite impressive! +Once there was a wealthy monkey. He lived in a tall tree and had lots of bananas. One day, he saw a butterfly in trouble. The butterfly was stuck in a spider web. The monkey used his strong arms and rescued the butterfly. + +The monkey was so happy he could help. He and the butterfly decided to have a picnic. The monkey shared his box of yummy bananas with the butterfly. Together they enjoyed the delicious lunch. + +The butterfly was grateful and thanked the monkey for rescuing her. They became good friends and said goodbye with a hug. From then on, the butterfly would drop by his tree each day to share lunch with the monkey. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Bob. Tom had a soft blanket that Bob wanted to borrow, but Tom wanted to keep it all to himself. + +"Tom, can I please borrow your blanket?" asked Bob, with a pleading look in his eye. + +"No, I don't want to," replied Tom with a stern look, shaking his head. + +Just then, a cop happened to walk by. He heard the argument and decided to mention it to the two friends. + +"You two, stop arguing," said the cop. "What's going on here?" + +Tom had to make a decision. He knew that Bob really wanted the blanket, but he also knew that it was his special blanket. After a moment of silent contemplation, Tom finally spoke. + +"It's OK," said Tom. "Bob can borrow my blanket, as long as he takes good care of it and gives it back." + +Bob smiled, thanked Tom, and gave him a big hug. Tom was glad he was able to make his friend happy while also still keeping his special blanket safe. +One day, John was walking through the woods. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. Suddenly he saw an enormous patch up ahead. It was round and green and it was so big! He wanted to pick it, so he walked closer. + +John reached out his hand and picked the patch. He turned it over and then he saw that it was covered with bugs. All the bugs were crawling around, it was so gross! + +John dropped the patch and ran away as fast as he could. He made it back to safety, but he was very scared. He never imagined he would pick such an enormous patch. + +John never returned to the woods again. He was so afraid of picking another patch. +It was a bright summer day and Johnny wanted to play outside. He wandered around until he found a funny-looking pipe rising up from the ground. + +"What's that?" He asked his Mama. + +"It's a pipe, sweetheart," she replied as she ruffled his hair. "It's part of a messy machine, but we can play on it if you'd like." + +So they climbed up the pipe and Johnny had so much fun. But then, it started to rain and they had to go inside. + +That night, while they were tucking him in to bed, the rain stopped and the skies cleared. + +Mama kissed Johnny on the forehead and said, "I bet that machine outside is all cleaned up and ready to play on. Let's go check it out tomorrow." + +Johnny was so excited he could barely sleep. The next morning, he was so excited to rise up out of bed and see what the machine had become. + +He ran outside and saw the same pipe, but now it was connected to an amazing climbing machine! It was bright and colourful and had all sorts of parts for him to play with. + +He spent all morning playing and exploring, and eventually the sun started to set. He was getting tired, but he was so pleased to see how fun his pipe had become. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit who lived in a magic forest. The rabbit was always very careful because there were a lot of dangerous creatures in the forest. One day, while the bunny was hopping around, he heard an old wizard's voice calling him. + +"Little bunny," the wizard said. "Come here, I have a warning for you." + +The bunny hopped over to the wizard who had a big white beard. + +"If you want to stay safe here," the wizard warned the rabbit. "You must never get in the taxi." + +The rabbit was confused, but he thanked the wizard for the warning. He watched as the wizard disappeared in a puff of smoke. + +The next day, the bunny had almost forgotten the warning when he saw a bright yellow taxi coming towards him. He remembered the wizard's words, and hopped away quickly. + +The rabbit knew that the wizard had warned him for a good reason and he was glad he had listened! +Anny was walking near the theater. She was so excited! She wanted to get inside and watch the show. She was sure she could succeed. + +Anny asked her dad: "Can I go in, please?". + +Her dad said: "No, you are too small. You have to stay outside". + +Anny didn't give up. She was sure she could do it! She looked around and found a small window. She decided to try through the window. + +Anny climbed up and tried to squeeze through the window. But it was too small. She fell and landed in the wet grass. She was so disappointed. She didn't succeed. +One day, Martha was pushing her toy car around. It was gray and cheap, but she loved it anyway. She pushed it around the garden, zooming around the trees and plants. + +Then, she pushed it into the living room. She pushed it so fast that it skidded and spun around on the floor! Martha laughed and kept pushing it around the room. + +Suddenly, Martha pushed the car too hard. It flew across the room and crashed into the sofa! Martha was surprised, but then she started to laugh again. + +She quickly got up and ran over to pick up her car. She pushed it around the living room again and had lots of fun. After some time, Martha put her car away and went to find something else to do. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He was three years old and very generous. He liked to share his favourite toys with all his friends. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his family. He saw a big box of ice cream nearby. He was so excited! He ran over to the box and found lots of ice cream flavours. Tim was so happy! + +He asked his mum if he could have one. She said yes, so Tim chose a yummy strawberry ice cream. He ate it so quickly and smiled. + +He wanted to share it with his friends, so Tim went around the park and gave one to each of them. Everyone said thank you and gave Tim a hug. + +When they were finished, they all decided to play a game together. But before they could start, Tim's mum said it was time to go home. + +Tim was sad, but he said goodbye to his friends, thanked his mum and closed the box of ice cream. He had such a fun day at the park and was so grateful to be so generous with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy doctor. Whenever anyone was in trouble, he said he couldn't help them. + +One day, a little girl came to visit him. She was only three years old and all she wanted was help. But the grumpy doctor said no. The little girl was sad but she went away. + +The next day, the little girl's parents noticed something was wrong with her. She was very sick and they had to take her to the hospital. But the doctor at the hospital said he couldn't help her. + +The little girl's parents didn't know what to do. Until they remembered the grumpy doctor. They went to him and begged him to help their daughter. But the grumpy doctor said no, he couldn't help. + +The little girl's parents were heartbroken and the little girl was too sick to recover. In the end, the grumpy doctor couldn't help her and the little girl passed away. +Once upon a time, there were two mice who lived in the barn. Their names were Thump and Buzz. The two mice were always racing each other. Thump liked to race Buzz around piles of yarn. + +Buzz was very fast, but Thump was clever. Whenever Buzz got too close, Thump would hide between two strands of yarn. On one particular day, Buzz was feeling very selfish. He was determined to beat Thump, even though Thump had hidden himself safely in a space between the two strands. + +Buzz then did something naughty. He quickly grabbed one strand and tugged it until it was tight. Thump cried out, but he wasn't able to escape. Buzz had tricked him, and Thump was stuck. + +But then, something wonderful happened! A kind, old spider named Gladys scurried over and quickly spun a secret entrance for Thump to crawl through. Gladys had saved the day, and Thump was so grateful. + +From then on, Thump and Buzz raced each other, but always with a spirit of fairness. They had learned a valuable lesson: being selfish doesn't pay! +Once there were two fishermen. One was very impressive and had caught more fish than anyone else. The other fisherman, however, was not as impressive. Sometimes they would disagree when it came to how to catch more fish. + +One day, the more impressive fisherman went out on a boat and decided to try something different. He followed the school of fish and worked together with them to catch more. He did it by patiently waiting, watching and listening to the river. + +The less impressive fisherman watched what the other fisherman was doing and decided to try the same thing. He patiently waited, watched and listened to the river, and he was amazed because the same strategy worked for him too! + +After that day, the two fishermen worked together and helped each other. They learned that if they shared their ideas and worked together, they could both benefit. + +The moral of this story is that even though people may disagree, they can still learn from and help each other. Working together can create something much more impressive and beneficial than if they were to work by themselves. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah often asked lots of questions to everyone she met. One day, Sarah ventured outside of her home and walked passed a huge factory. Sarah questioned why it was so loud, why it smelled so bad, and why everyone inside the factory looked so angry. + +An old man stopped and saw Sarah. He smiled at her and said “Little one, I will answer your question. This factory has been running for a long time. The people inside work hard to put food on their table for their families. That is why everyone looks so angryâ€. + +Sarah understood and thanked the old man. She realised that if everyone worked together, then nobody would be angry and everyone would be happy. Sarah smiled and ran home to share this lesson with her family. + +The moral of this story is that if you work together then you can achieve anything. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sydney who was feeling very low. She didn't know why she felt that way, so she asked her mom to take her to the doctor. + +Mom was very worried, so she took Sydney to the doctor. The doctor listened to Sydney's story and then gave her some advice. He said, "Sometimes feeling down can be caused by people who are distant. For example, you haven't seen your grandparents in a while. Maybe it would help if you spent more time with them." + +Sydney took the doctor's recommend and started talking to her distant grandparents on the phone. She made sure to call them once a week. Every time she called, she felt a bit better. + +Sydney had learned an important lesson: stay close to your family and friends. They are always there to help in times of need. +One day, Daddy grabbed a piece of chalk and showed the young girl how to draw a picture of the sun. She looked so happy and said, "Look, Daddy! I made a beautiful picture of the sun!" Daddy smiled proudly and said, "Yes, you did a great job!" + +The young girl continued to use the chalk to draw different shapes and colors on the sidewalk. After a while, she stepped back to admire her work and was so proud of what she had made. But then a neighbor walked by and said, "That's not very nice. You can't just draw all over the sidewalk!" + +The young girl was so ashamed and ran to her Daddy crying. Daddy was so angry and showed the neighbor the pictures the little girl had made. He said, "Look, she made a beautiful picture of the sun. She was just having fun!" + +The neighbor apologized and said, "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize she was just being creative." Daddy thanked the neighbor and smiled at the little girl as he said, "It's alright. Let's go inside now." + +The young girl hugged her Daddy and thanked him for standing up for her. From then on, the young girl felt grateful to have a Daddy that always showed her love, no matter what. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Milly. Milly was three years old and loved playing pretend. One day, Milly was playing and came across an old door with a big, purple knob on it. She stopped and looked at the knob for a moment and then she reached up and turned it. Nothing happened at first and Milly was a bit disappointed, until she remembered something important-knocking on the door. So she did, and to her surprise, her Mommy opened the door and gave her a warm hug. + +Milly smiled and thanked her Mommy, and the two of them went on to play together. Milly learned something important that day-even though it may be tempting to just turn a knob, it's also important to knock and wait for the right time. + +The moral of the story is that patience is a virtue. Taking the time to respect others leads to many wonderful experiences in life. +Once there was a bear. He had a big blue eye. He liked to hang in a tree. In the tree there was a branch that was very smooth. + +He would hang from the branch for a long time. He liked to watch the birds flying in the sky. He also liked to feel the wind blowing through his fur. + +One day he noticed something smooth at the bottom of the branch. It was a little bird. The bear thought it was the softest he had ever seen. He wanted to keep it so he could look at it all the time. + +He carefully stretched out his arm and grabbed the bird with his paw. He held it in his paw and hung it up on the branch. The bird smiled at the bear. + +The bear was very happy. He had a special new friend that would always hang with him in the tree. +On a sunny day, Jack was out playing with his friends. He had a fit body and liked to play tag and chase each other. He was the fastest one of the bunch and never got caught. + +Today was different. Jack ran all around, trying to get away from the others, but suddenly nobody was behind him. He looked back, but no one was there. + +He continued running, but as he rounded the corner, someone had up a sack and caught him inside. He wriggled and wiggled, trying to get out, but the sack was too tight around his body. + +Finally he realized if he held still and made himself fit, he could fit through the opening in the sack. Once he was out, he was so happy to be free and not inside the sack anymore! He ran off, laughing and playing with his friends again. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a special bowl. She asked her parents if she could have it and they said yes. She took it everywhere and was very patient when it was time to put it away. + +One day, the girl wanted to share her bowl with her friends. She requested her parents if they could bring it to the park. They said she could, so the girl and her friends had a blast playing with it. + +When the girl got home, she was so tired, but she asked her parents if they could keep the bowl in a safe place. They agreed and the girl was able to go to bed without worrying. + +The next morning, the girl was excited to have her bowl back. She happily went about her day, playing with it and being patient when it was time to put it away. + +The girl was very thankful to her parents for understanding her request. She was glad that she could keep enjoying her special bowl. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bella. She was only three years old and liked to play with her friends. + +One day, when she was walking in the playground with her friends, they saw a bright light in the sky. Bella was so excited! She put her hand up to her eyes to try and find out what it was. + +Suddenly, a voice called out to them. + +"Hello! Would you like to join me in a wonderful memory?" the voice said. + +Bella and her friends were confused but they said yes! + +The light flew down and turned into a magical creature. It was an elf! The elf invited them to join him in a special memory. + +The group smiled and said yes. + +They all held hands, closed their eyes and suddenly, they were inside a magical memory, filled with laughter and joy. + +The group smiled and laughed, and Bella knew this was a day she'd never forget. From then on, she knew that memories were the most precious gifts of all! +John was a little boy who loved to explore. He wanted to experience different things and learn as much as he could. One day, he decided to take a walk through the park and it was very interesting. + +As he walked, John noticed a big stage with an audience around it. He asked some people what was happening, and they told him it was a show. He was so excited! + +John said hello to the performers and asked if he could join them. They said yes and gave him some funny things to do. He grabbed a stick and started to poke at different objects. He laughed so much! + +The show ended and everyone clapped. John felt really happy that he was part of something so interesting. His day was so much fun! +Steve was a little boy who loved going outside and playing. He was always so excited to explore the great outdoors. One day, Steve and his family went camping. They had all kinds of camping gear - tents, sleeping bags, and all kinds of fun things. + +Steve had a great time playing in the woods. He ran and climbed, and looked at all the bugs and bugs and birds. But, before long, Steve was starting to get tired. So his parents decided it was time for a nap. + +Steve lay down on the thin sleeping bag and soon fell asleep. Even though it was daytime, the sleeping bag was so comfy and kept Steve nice and warm. + +After some time, Steve woke up feeling refreshed. Even the thin gear couldn’t keep him from having a great nap. He got up, ready to explore the outdoors again with renewed energy! +Billy was so sad. His navy had tried to take him on a sail, but the wind had been so miserable. So the navy stayed put and nobody had any fun. + +"I want to go out on the navy," Billy said. + +His dad smiled and gave him a hug. "We will try again tomorrow," he said.