diff --git "a/TinyStories_1160.txt" "b/TinyStories_1160.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1160.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Ben agrees. He holds the ball and says, "Ready, doggy? Fetch!" + +He swings his arm, but he does not throw the ball. He puts it behind his back. The dog runs after the ball, but he does not see it. He looks around and sniffs the air. He does not understand. + +"Where is the ball? Where is the ball?" he barks. + +Lily and Ben laugh. They think the joke is funny. But then they see the dog's face. He looks sad and confused. He does not like the joke. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry for the dog. They realize the joke is not funny. It is mean. + +"Sorry, doggy. We did not mean to make you sad. Here is the ball," Ben says. He gives the ball to the dog. + +The dog is happy. He wags his tail and barks. He plays with the ball and with Lily and Ben. They have fun together. + +Lily and Ben learn a lesson. They learn that jokes should be funny, not mean. They learn to behave and be kind to animals. They make a new friend. The dog is a good friend. He likes to play with the big red ball. +Ben likes to play the trumpet. He has a red trumpet that makes loud sounds. He likes to blow the trumpet in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. He likes to make his mom and dad happy with his music. + +One day, Ben's mom and dad have to go to work. They tell Ben to stay with his grandma. They say they will be back soon. They give Ben a hug and a kiss and say goodbye. + +Ben is sad. He does not want to stay with his grandma. He wants to go with his mom and dad. He wants to play the trumpet for them. He thinks his grandma does not like his trumpet. He thinks his grandma likes quiet things. + +He goes to his room and takes his trumpet. He blows the trumpet very hard. He wants his mom and dad to hear him. He wants them to come back. + +His grandma hears the trumpet. She comes to his room. She says, "Ben, why are you making so much noise? You are hurting my ears. Please stop blowing the trumpet. It is not nice." + +Ben says, "But I like the trumpet. I want to play the trumpet for mom and dad. I want them to come back. I don't want to stay with you. You don't like my trumpet. You don't like me." + +His grandma says, "Ben, that is not true. I like you very much. I like your trumpet too. But you have to play it softly. You have to be gentle with it. You have to respect other people's ears. You have to wait for mom and dad. They will come back soon. They love you very much. They are proud of you and your trumpet. But they also have to work. They have to do important things. Can you understand that?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He looks at his grandma. He sees her clear eyes. He sees her kind smile. He feels her warm hand. He says, "Yes, grandma, I understand. I'm sorry for making so much noise. I will play the trumpet softly. I will be gentle with it. I will respect your ears. I will wait for mom and dad. I love you, grandma. Thank you for staying with me." + +His grandma says, "You're welcome, Ben. I love you too. You are a good boy. You are a good trumpet player. Come, let's go to the kitchen. I have some cookies for you. Do you want some milk too?" + +Ben says, "Yes, please. Can I bring my trumpet?" + +His grandma says, "Of course you can. But remember to play it softly." + +Ben says, "OK, grandma. I will." + +They go to the kitchen. They eat cookies and drink milk. They talk and laugh. They have fun. Ben plays the trumpet softly. He makes his grandma happy with his music. He waits for his mom and dad. He knows they will come back soon. He knows they will be happy too. He is happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jar of olives on the counter. Lily liked olives, but Ben did not. + +"Can I have an olive?" Lily asked. + +"No, they are yucky," Ben said. + +Lily reached for the jar and opened it. She took out a green olive and put it in her mouth. She smiled. + +"Mmm, they are yummy," she said. + +Ben made a face. He did not want to try an olive. He saw a dull knife on the cutting board. He picked it up and pretended to chop the olives. + +"Look, I am a chef," he said. + +He sliced an olive in half and squeezed it. The juice squirted out and hit his eye. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried. + +Lily dropped her olive and ran to him. She saw his eye was red and wet. + +"Are you okay?" she asked. + +Ben rubbed his eye and sniffed. + +"It hurts," he said. + +Lily hugged him and said, "I'm sorry. Let me get you a towel." + +She ran to the sink and grabbed a towel. She came back and wiped his eye gently. + +"Does it feel better?" she asked. + +Ben nodded and smiled. + +"Thank you," he said. + +Lily smiled back and said, "You're welcome." + +They put the jar and the knife back on the counter and went to play with their toys. They decided to leave the olives alone. +Jill and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big hose that can spray water. They think it is a luxury to have fun with water. + +One day, they decide to spray each other with the hose. Jill turns on the tap and holds the hose. She sprays Ben with a thin stream of water. Ben laughs and runs away. He tries to hide behind a tree. + +"Come out, come out, Ben!" Jill shouts. "I will spray you more!" + +Ben peeks from behind the tree. He sees Jill coming closer with the hose. He has an idea. He grabs a bucket and fills it with water. He waits for Jill to come near. + +"Got you, Jill!" Ben yells. He throws the bucket of water at Jill. Jill screams and gets wet. She drops the hose. She is surprised and angry. + +"Hey, that's not fair, Ben!" Jill says. "You cheated!" + +"No, I didn't, Jill!" Ben says. "I was smart!" + +They look at each other. They are both soaked and dripping. They start to giggle. They hug and make up. They think it is a luxury to have each other. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big bush with red berries. They ran to the bush and picked some berries. + +"These are yummy!" Lila said. She ate a berry and smiled. + +"Can I have one?" Ben asked. He reached for a berry, but his hand was wet. He had been playing with the hose. + +"Oops!" He dropped the berry on the ground. It was dirty and squished. + +"Sorry, Lila. I made a mess." Ben said. He looked sad. + +Lila was compassionate. She did not get mad at Ben. She knew it was an accident. + +"It's okay, Ben. We can find more berries." She said. She gave him a hug. + +She saw a towel on the grass. She picked it up and dried Ben's hand. + +"Here, Ben. Now your hand is dry. You can have another berry." She said. She gave him a berry from her hand. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are very kind." Ben said. He ate the berry and smiled. + +They shared the rest of the berries and enjoyed their snack. They were happy and good friends. +Tim likes to read books. He has many books with pictures and words. He can read some words by himself, but not all. He likes to ask his mom or dad to read with him. + +One day, Tim wants to read a book about sport. He likes sport. He likes to run and jump and kick a ball. He finds a book with a big ball on the cover. He thinks it is about sport. He opens the book and sees many words. He does not know the words. He feels frustrated. + +He goes to his mom and says, "Mom, can you read this book with me? It is about sport. I like sport." His mom looks at the book and smiles. She says, "Tim, this book is not about sport. It is about math. It has numbers and shapes and problems. It is too hard for you right now. You can read it when you are older." + +Tim is confused. He says, "But it has a ball on the cover. Why does it have a ball if it is not about sport?" His mom says, "The ball is a sphere. A sphere is a shape. It is a math word. The book uses the ball to teach you about spheres and other shapes." + +Tim does not like math. He does not want to learn about spheres and other shapes. He wants to read about sport. He says, "I don't like this book. I want a book about sport. Do you have a book about sport?" His mom says, "Yes, I do. I have a book about soccer. It has pictures and words that you can read. Do you want to read it with me?" Tim says, "Yes, please. I love soccer. Thank you, mom." He gives his mom a hug and they go to the couch to read the book about soccer. Tim is happy. He likes to read books with his mom. +Tom and Lily were playing in the woods. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and make up stories. They saw a big hut made of sticks and leaves. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the hut," Tom said. "Maybe we can find some treasure." + +Lily was not sure. She thought the hut looked scary. She saw some bones and feathers hanging from the door. She heard a strange noise coming from inside. + +"I don't want to go in the hut," Lily said. "It sounds like a monster lives there." + +Tom was not afraid. He wanted to be brave and have fun. He said to Lily, "Don't be silly. There is no monster. It's just a hut. Come on, follow me." + +Tom walked towards the hut. He pushed the door open. He saw a big, hairy, angry bear. The bear roared and showed its teeth. It was not happy to see Tom. It raised its paw and struck Tom on the head. Tom fell down and cried. + +Lily screamed and ran away. She ran back to their house and told their mom what happened. Their mom called for help and went to the woods. She found Tom lying on the ground. He had a big bump on his head. She hugged him and took him to the doctor. + +The doctor said Tom was lucky. He said the bear could have hurt him more. He gave Tom some medicine and a bandage. He told Tom to rest and be careful. He told Tom not to go in scary huts again. Tom said he was sorry and he learned his lesson. He said he would listen to Lily next time. Lily said she was glad Tom was okay. She said she would always be his friend. They hugged and went home. They played with their toys and read some books. They did not go in the woods again. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball. The ball is colorful. It has red, blue, yellow and green. + +One day, they play with the ball near the pond. They kick the ball to each other. They have fun. But then, Sam kicks the ball too hard. The ball flies over Lily's head. It lands in the pond. Splash! + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "We lose the ball!" + +Sam runs to the pond. He looks for the ball. He sees the ball in the water. But the ball is too far. He cannot reach the ball. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Sam says. "I kick the ball too hard. I cannot get the ball." + +Lily is sad. She likes the ball. She says, "It's okay, Sam. It was an accident. But I miss the ball." + +Sam feels bad. He wants to make Lily happy. He looks around. He sees some flowers. The flowers are colorful. They have red, yellow, purple and pink. + +He has an idea. He picks some flowers. He makes a bouquet. He gives the bouquet to Lily. + +"Look, Lily," Sam says. "I have something for you. These are flowers. They are colorful. They are like the ball. Do you like them?" + +Lily smiles. She takes the flowers. She smells them. They smell nice. She says, "Thank you, Sam. These are pretty. I like them. You are a good friend." + +Sam smiles too. He says, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too. I'm sorry we lose the ball. But we can still play. We can play with the flowers." + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, we can. We can make more bouquets. We can give them to other people. We can make them happy." + +They hug. They play with the flowers. They have fun. They forget about the ball. They are happy. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. But today, the park was full of fog. They could not see very far. They could only see shapes and shadows. + +"Where are you, Lila?" Ben called. He was looking for his sister. He heard her giggle behind a tree. He ran to the tree and tried to catch her. But she was too fast. She ran to another tree. + +"Here I am, Ben!" Lila shouted. She was hiding behind a tall tree. She saw Ben coming and stuck out her tongue. She thought he could not find her. But he did. He reached the tree and grabbed her arm. He pinched her softly. + +"Ow, Ben, that hurts!" Lila said. She pinched him back. They both laughed. They liked to pinch each other. It was a game. + +"Let's go to the slide, Lila," Ben said. He let go of her arm and took her hand. They walked to the slide. They could see it through the fog. It was big and shiny. They climbed up the ladder and slid down. They felt the wind in their hair and the fog on their faces. They smiled. They had fun. They loved the park, even in the fog. +Ben is a boy who likes to dig in the dirt. He has a shovel and a bucket. He digs and digs and finds many things. He finds rocks and worms and roots. He is happy. + +One day, he digs and finds something new. It is brown and furry and has a long nose. It is a mole. The mole is scared of Ben. It tries to run away. Ben is curious. He wants to see the mole. + +He puts the mole in his bucket and covers it with dirt. He thinks the mole will be his friend. He takes the bucket to his house. He shows the mole to his mom and dad. They are not happy. They say the mole belongs in the dirt. They say the mole is not a pet. + +Ben is sad. He likes the mole. He thinks the mole is clever. He thinks the mole can dig better than him. He wants to play with the mole. He does not want to let the mole go. + +But he sees the mole is not happy. The mole is scared and lonely. The mole wants to go back to the dirt. The mole wants to be free. Ben understands. He loves the mole. He wants the mole to be happy. + +He takes the bucket to the garden. He digs a hole and puts the mole in it. He says goodbye to the mole. He hopes the mole will find his family and friends. He hopes the mole will remember him. He smiles and waves. The mole pops his head out and winks. He is clever. He is grateful. He is free. +Lily likes yogurt. She likes to eat it with a spoon. She likes the cool and sweet taste. She likes the pink yogurt best. It has strawberries in it. + +One day, Lily sees a big cup of yogurt in the fridge. It is pink. She wants to eat it. She takes it out of the fridge. She opens the lid. She gets a spoon. + +But then she hears Mommy coming. Mommy does not like it when Lily takes food without asking. Lily is scared. She does not want to get in trouble. She does not know what to do. + +She thinks fast. She puts the lid back on the cup. She closes it tight. She puts the cup back in the fridge. She runs to her room. She hopes Mommy does not see. + +Mommy comes to the kitchen. She sees the yogurt in the fridge. She does not know that Lily opened it. She thinks it is still good. She takes it out. She opens the lid. She gets a spoon. + +She puts the spoon in her mouth. She makes a face. The yogurt is bad. It is sour and yucky. She spits it out. She throws the cup in the trash. She wonders why the yogurt is bad. + +Lily hears Mommy in the kitchen. She feels bad. She knows she made a mistake. She goes to Mommy. She says sorry. She tells Mommy what she did. + +Mommy is not happy. She tells Lily that she should not take food without asking. She tells Lily that she should not close the yogurt after opening it. She tells Lily that the yogurt can go bad and make people sick. + +Lily says sorry again. She says she will not do it again. She says she loves Mommy. Mommy says she loves Lily too. She gives Lily a hug. She says it is okay. She says they can get a new yogurt later. She says they can share it. Lily smiles. She says thank you. She says she likes to share with Mommy. Mommy smiles too. She says she likes to share with Lily. They go to the living room. They watch a show. They are happy. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big red wagon that they used to load with things they found. One day, they saw a pear tree full of ripe pears. They wanted to pick some and eat them. + +"Let's load the wagon with pears!" Ben said. + +"OK, but be careful. The tree is near the fence, and there are wild animals on the other side." Mia said. + +They pulled the wagon to the tree and started to pick the pears. They put them in the wagon, one by one. They were so busy that they did not hear a growl from behind the fence. + +Suddenly, a big brown bear jumped over the fence and ran towards them. It smelled the pears and wanted to eat them. + +"Run, run, run!" Mia shouted. + +Ben and Mia dropped the pears and ran to the house. They slammed the door behind them and looked out the window. The bear was eating the pears from the wagon. It looked happy and full. + +"Wow, that was a wild bear!" Ben said. + +"I'm glad we are safe. But I'm sad we lost our pears." Mia said. + +"Maybe we can get some more tomorrow. But we have to be more careful and watch out for bears." Ben said. + +They hugged each other and went to find their mom. They told her what happened and she gave them some cookies and milk. They learned a lesson that day: never load your wagon with pears near a wild bear. +Sara likes to help her mom. She wants to be helpful. Today, mom is going to the store. Sara wants to go too. She says, "Mom, can I help you?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can help me. You can prepare your purse. You can put some things in it that you need. What do you need, Sara?" + +Sara thinks hard. She needs her hat, because it is sunny. She needs her water, because she is thirsty. She needs her teddy, because he is her friend. She puts them in her purse. She says, "Mom, I am ready. I prepared my purse." + +Mom says, "Good job, Sara. You are very helpful. Let's go to the store. Maybe we can find something nice for you and teddy." + +Sara is happy. She holds mom's hand and carries her purse. She likes to help her mom. She likes to prepare her purse. She likes to go to the store. She likes to be helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean every day. One day, Nemo's friend, Sammy the seahorse, came to visit him. + +Sammy said, "Nemo, I am worried. My chest hurts." + +Nemo asked, "Did you swim too fast?" + +Sammy replied, "Yes, I wanted to show off my swimming skills." + +Nemo said, "You should rest and not swim too fast. Your chest will feel better soon." + +Sammy thanked Nemo and rested in a nearby coral. From that day on, Sammy learned to not swim too fast and took care of his chest. Nemo was happy to have helped his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play on the swings. One day, she went to the park and saw a big, smelly garbage can. She wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, that's so smelly!" + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was her friend, Max. Max said, "Do you want to play on the swings or go home?" Lily had to decide what she wanted to do. She thought about it for a moment and said, "I want to play on the swings." + +But when they got to the swings, there was a problem. Another kid was already on them and didn't want to share. Lily and Max didn't know what to do. Then Lily remembered her mom telling her to "pick her battles." She decided it wasn't worth fighting over the swings and suggested they go on the slide instead. Max agreed and they had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. He would stack them up high and make tall towers. One day, Timmy's dad helped him build a fort out of blankets and pillows. Timmy was so happy and felt lucky to have such a cool fort. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom put on some music and they danced around the living room. Timmy loved music and he loved to dance. He pretended he was in a band and played his toy guitar. Timmy's little sister banged on some pots and pans with spoons, pretending she was in the band too. + +As the day went on, Timmy and his family had so much fun playing together. Timmy was happy he got to build a fort and play in a band with his family. He felt lucky to have such a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his family. He loved playing in the sand and swimming in the water. One day, Timmy and his family went to the beach. They brought a green beach umbrella to keep them cool. + +Timmy's dad said, "Let's play catch!" Timmy loved playing catch with his dad. They threw the ball back and forth. Suddenly, the ball went too far and landed in the water. Timmy's dad said, "I'll go get it." But Timmy said, "No, I want to catch it!" + +Timmy ran into the water and tried to catch the ball. He couldn't find it at first, but then he saw it floating in the waves. He swam towards it and caught it! Timmy was so happy that he caught the ball all by himself. He ran back to his dad and said, "Look, I caught it!" His dad was proud of him. They continued playing catch under the green umbrella for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress and loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They had a picnic and ate sandwiches with salt on them. + +After lunch, Lily wanted to play on the swings. But she saw a big gate that was locked. She asked her mommy, "Can we unlock the gate, please?" Her mommy said no and told her it was dangerous. + +Lily didn't listen and tried to unlock the gate herself. Suddenly, the gate opened and she ran inside. But she didn't see the big hole in the ground. She fell down and hurt her leg. Her mommy came running and took her to the hospital. + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and not to try to unlock things by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her friends. One day, Lily found a notebook on the ground. She picked it up and saw that it belonged to her classmate, Timmy. Lily wanted to keep the notebook, but she knew it was wrong to take something that wasn't hers. + +Lily decided to return the notebook to Timmy. When she gave it back to him, Timmy was very happy and thanked her. Lily felt proud of herself for doing the right thing. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it was important to always do the right thing, even if it was hard. She also learned that it's not good to be ignorant and take things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she got a big box of plastic toys from her grandma. She was so happy to see all the toys, but she noticed that some of them were broken. + +Lily decided to sort the toys into two piles - one pile for the broken toys and one pile for the good toys. She put all the pink toys in the good pile because pink was her favorite color. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother came to play with her. He saw the broken toys and started to play with them. Lily told him not to play with the broken toys, but he didn't listen. + +Suddenly, the broken toys fell apart and her brother started to cry. Lily realized she should have sorted the toys better and kept the broken ones away. She hugged her brother and promised to be more careful next time. From then on, she always made sure to sort her toys properly. +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She wore a red dress and had a big smile. One day, she went to the mailbox to mail a letter. She put the letter in the mailbox and lifted the little flag up. That meant the mailman would come soon to take the letter away. The woman felt happy because she knew her letter would soon be on its way to her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat sandwiches, especially peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. One day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich and gave it to him to eat. Timmy was so excited to eat his sandwich that he started to eat it very fast. + +But then, Timmy's mom told him to slow down and enjoy his sandwich. Timmy didn't listen and kept eating fast. Suddenly, he touched his mouth and realized he had a big piece of bread stuck in his throat. He couldn't breathe! + +Timmy's mom quickly called for help and someone came to help Timmy. From that day on, Timmy learned to eat slowly and enjoy his sandwiches. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and eat slowly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a wish to make a big tower of blocks. But every time she tried, it fell down and made a messy pile. + +Lily didn't give up. She kept trying and trying until one day, she succeeded! She made the biggest tower she had ever seen. + +Lily was so happy and proud of herself. She cleaned up the messy blocks and showed her tower to her mommy and daddy. They were amazed and gave her a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily knew that if she kept trying, she could succeed at anything she wished for. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch videos on his tablet. One day, Timmy's tablet got stuck and he couldn't watch any videos. Timmy tried to push the buttons, but it didn't work. Then, Timmy remembered what his mom said, "If something is stuck, pull it hard." So, Timmy pulled the tablet hard and it started working again. Timmy was happy and watched his favorite video. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to go to the park with his mommy. They would swing, slide and play together. One day, they heard a loud noise. It was a truck picking up the trash. Timmy covered his ears because it was so loud. + +After the noise stopped, they went back to playing. Timmy climbed up the slide and felt lucky when he made it to the top. He looked out over the park and saw all the other kids playing too. Timmy and his mommy had so much fun at the park that they went back every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys on the carpet in her room. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to turn the carpet over so it stays clean." Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, so her mom showed her how to flip the carpet over. + +As they were turning the carpet, Lily saw a toy she had lost a long time ago. She was so happy and said, "Mommy, look! I found my toy!" Her mom smiled and said, "That was a thoughtful toy to give you a surprise like that." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me find my toy and turning the carpet over. Now I can play on it again!" Her mom hugged her back and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. Let's go play together now." And they spent the rest of the day playing with Lily's toys on the newly turned carpet. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby slept in a crib. The baby liked the crib because it was quiet. But one day, the baby became big. The baby was too big for the crib. So, the baby's mommy and daddy got a big bed for the baby. Now the baby sleeps in the big bed and it's still quiet. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went outside to play. Suddenly, the rain started to fall down really hard. + +Lily said to her mom, "Mommy, it's raining hard. Can we go inside?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can go inside. But let's spend some time in the rain first." + +Lily and her mom danced and played in the rain. They splashed in the puddles and laughed a lot. After a while, they went inside and got cozy. They drank hot cocoa and talked about their fun day in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her orange ball in the park. One day, she accidentally threw her ball too high and it got stuck in a tree. She tried to reach it, but she was too short. + +Lily saw a man walking by and asked him, "Can you help me get my ball down from the tree?" The man replied, "I'm sorry, I can't. I have to go to the university to teach my class." + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, her mom's phone rang. It was her aunt calling. "Hello?" Lily's mom answered. "I need your help. My car broke down and I have to go to the university for an important meeting," her aunt said. + +Lily's mom thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea. I'll take you to the university in my car and we can stop by the park on the way. Lily lost her ball in a tree and we need someone tall to help us get it down." Lily was happy to hear this and smiled. In the end, they all went to the park together and the man helped Lily get her ball down from the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she went to her friend Timmy's house to play. + +"Hi Lily!" said Timmy. "Do you want to play with my cards?" + +Lily looked at the cards and said, "Wow, those are cool cards! Can we sing a song while we play?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, but we have to be serious while we play. These cards are very important to me." + +Lily nodded her head and they started to play with the cards while singing a silly song. They had so much fun playing together and singing that they didn't even notice the time passing by. When it was time for Lily to go home, Timmy said, "That was so much fun! Let's play again tomorrow." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's play again tomorrow and sing another song!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and make pretty dresses for them. One day, she found a spool of thread and decided to make a new dress for her favorite doll. + +Lily asked her mom for help, but her mom was busy cooking dinner. Lily didn't want to bother her mom, so she tried to thread the needle herself. It was hard, but she finally did it. + +As she was sewing the dress, she realized that she didn't have enough thread. She asked her mom for more, but her mom said they didn't have any more. Lily was sad because she wanted her doll to have a pretty dress. + +But then, her mom had an idea. She remembered a neighbor who had a lot of thread. They went to ask for some, and the neighbor was happy to help. Lily was grateful and said, "I know I'm just a little girl, but I'm very thankful for your kindness." The neighbor smiled and said, "That's a very modest thing to say, Lily." + +Lily finished the dress and her doll looked beautiful. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes it's okay to ask for help, and that kindness can come from unexpected places. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can we have some cookies?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and see if we have some cookies." + +Lily was excited and wondered if there were any cookies left from yesterday. She went to the kitchen with her mommy and started to look for cookies. She couldn't find any and said, "Mommy, I can't find any cookies. Do you have any idea where they are?" + +Mommy guessed that they had finished all the cookies and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. It looks like we don't have any cookies left. But we can make some together! How about that?" + +Lily was happy and said, "Yay! Let's make some cookies together!" They made some yummy cookies and ate them together. Lily was no longer hungry and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. While she was playing on the swings, she saw a shiny medal on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look mommy, I found a medal!" said Lily. + +"That's interesting, Lily. It looks like someone lost it. Let's ask around and see if anyone knows who it belongs to," said mommy. + +They asked everyone at the park, but nobody knew who the medal belonged to. Just then, a boy came up to them and said, "That's my medal! I won it at my soccer game, but I dropped it on my way home." + +Lily handed the medal back to the boy, but it was dirty. The boy said, "It's okay, I can wipe it clean." He wiped the medal with his shirt and it shone brightly again. + +"Thank you, Lily. You're a good girl," said the boy. + +Lily felt happy that she helped the boy find his medal. She went back to playing on the swings with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max who loved to play in the park. One day, Max met a flea named Freddy. Freddy said, "Hi Max, do you want to play with me?" + +Max barked happily and said, "Yes, let's play!" But then, Max's owner called him and said, "Sorry Max, we have to go home now." + +Max was sad and said to Freddy, "I'm sorry, we have to delay our playtime. Maybe we can play tomorrow?" Freddy agreed and said, "Okay Max, see you tomorrow!" And with that, Max went home with his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was a good boy who always listened to his mommy and daddy. They told him he needed to wear a shirt when he went outside to play. + +One day, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. He was having so much fun that he forgot to come back inside. His mommy called him, "Timmy, come inside and put on a shirt!" Timmy was obedient and listened to his mommy. He went inside and put on a shirt. + +Timmy's mommy was happy that he was obedient and listened to her. She gave him a big hug and they went back outside to play. Timmy had so much fun with his friends, and he was happy that he had listened to his mommy's need for him to wear a shirt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom loved to eat fish and sleep all day. One day, Tom saw his friend, a little mouse, pushing a cart. + +"Hello, little mouse! What are you doing?" Tom asked. + +"I am trying to complete my shopping, but my cart is too heavy," the little mouse replied. + +Tom offered to help the little mouse and pushed the cart for him. They went to the store, and the little mouse picked up some cheese and bread. Tom saw some fish and asked the little mouse if he could have some. The little mouse was happy to share his food with his friend. + +Together, they completed their shopping and went back home. Tom was happy to have helped his friend and even happier to have some delicious fish for dinner. From that day on, Tom and the little mouse became the best of friends and helped each other whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat waffles for breakfast every day. One morning, her mom told her that they were out of waffles. + +Lily asked, "Why no waffles, Mommy?" + +Her mom replied, "We forgot to buy them at the store yesterday. It's important to remember what we need to buy." + +Lily didn't understand why it was so important, but she was sad because she really wanted waffles. + +Later that day, Lily's mom went to the store to buy waffles, but on her way back, she got into a car accident. She didn't make it home. + +Lily was so sad and didn't understand why her mommy wasn't coming back. She wished she could have had waffles with her one last time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dish with her favorite food: macaroni and cheese. She loved to eat it every day! One day, as she was eating her macaroni and cheese, her mom asked her, "Lily, do you want to be independent and help me clean the dishes?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I want to be independent!" She finished her macaroni and cheese and then helped her mom clean the dish. She was so happy to be a big girl and help her mom. + +After they finished cleaning the dishes, Lily's dad came into the kitchen and said, "Lily, do you want to go outside and play with your new toy car?" Lily was so excited and said, "Yes!" She grabbed her toy car and zoomed outside to play. She had so much fun playing with her toy car and being independent. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to sit on his favorite chair. One day, his sister Sally wanted to sit on the chair too, but Timmy didn't want to share. Sally said, "Please let me sit on the chair too, Timmy." But Timmy replied, "No, it's mine and I don't want it to spoil." + +Sally got angry and said, "But Timmy, you always sit on the chair. It's not fair." Timmy didn't want to listen and continued to sit on the chair. But then, Timmy's mom came in with a cup of hot chocolate for each of them. She saw the conflict and said, "Timmy, you need to learn to share. If you don't, you might spoil your relationship with your sister." + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and decided to share the chair with Sally. They both sat on the chair together and enjoyed their hot chocolate. Timmy realized that sharing was better than being selfish and that he didn't want to spoil his relationship with his sister. From that day on, they shared the chair and everything else they had. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the zoo to see all the animals. He would smile and laugh when he saw the monkeys swinging from tree to tree and the lions roaring in their cages. + +One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his family. But when they got there, they saw a sign that said the zoo was closed. Timmy frowned and felt sad. His mom explained that the zoo needed to close so the animals could rest. + +Timmy understood, but it still felt harsh that he couldn't see his favorite animals that day. He promised himself that he would come back soon when the zoo was open again. And with that, Timmy and his family went home, dreaming of the day they could visit the zoo again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we need a needle to sew a hole in your shirt." Lily looked around the room for a needle but couldn't find one. "Where is the needle?" she asked her mom. "It's in my sewing kit," her mom replied. + +Lily went to her mom's room and found the sewing kit. She opened it and saw the needle. She picked it up and brought it to her mom. "Thanks, Lily," her mom said. "You're so quiet. Did you find the needle easily?" Lily nodded her head and smiled. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. "What did you do today?" her friend asked. "I baked cookies with my mom and found a needle for her," Lily replied. "Wow, you're so helpful!" her friend said. Lily felt proud of herself for being a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Tim went to school and his teacher asked him to sit down in his chair. Tim sat down and listened to his teacher. + +After class, Tim's teacher gave him a sheet of paper with numbers on it. Tim counted the numbers and was very proud of himself. But when he got home, he saw that he accidentally wrote the wrong number. He felt ashamed and didn't want to show his parents. + +The next day at school, Tim's teacher saw that he was upset. Tim told her what happened and she helped him fix his mistake. Tim felt better and wasn't ashamed anymore. From then on, he always double-checked his work before turning it in. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One morning, Lily's mom made her some toast for breakfast. Lily loved toast, so she said, "Yummy! I enjoy toast!" + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy sitting on a bench looking sad. Lily asked him, "Why are you sad?" The little boy said, "I'm hungry, but I don't have any food." Lily felt sorry for the poor boy, so she gave him some of her toast to eat. The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. This toast is delicious!" + +Lily felt happy that she could help the poor boy. She said, "I enjoy making people happy." From that day on, Lily always made sure to bring extra toast with her when she went to the park, just in case someone else was feeling hungry and poor. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy went for a walk with his mom and saw a small plant. + +"Mommy, look at the small plant!" Timmy said. + +"Yes, it's very small," his mom replied. + +Suddenly, a butterfly flew by and landed on the plant. Timmy waved at the butterfly and said, "Hi butterfly! You're so pretty!" + +The butterfly flew away, and Timmy and his mom continued their walk. Timmy was happy to have seen the small plant and the pretty butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mary. She loved to help people and always had a smile on her face. One day, Mary decided to serve food to the homeless people in her city. She packed sandwiches, fruits, and water in a big basket and went to the park where many homeless people lived. + +When she arrived, the homeless people were happy to see her. They thanked Mary for her compassionate heart and started eating the food she brought. Mary was happy to see them smile and eat the food she had prepared. + +After some time, Mary realized she had left her favorite sheet at the park. She went back to look for it, but it was already dark and she couldn't see well. Suddenly, she fell and hurt herself badly. Nobody was around to help her, and she couldn't get up. She cried for help, but nobody heard her. + +The next morning, some people found Mary lying on the ground. They took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Mary had passed away. The homeless people were very sad when they heard the news. They remembered her compassionate heart and how she had served them with love. They missed her very much. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a humble house. He had a big garden where he grew lots of yummy fruits and vegetables. One day, a naughty rabbit came into his garden and started eating all of his vegetables. The old man tried to chase the rabbit away, but he was too slow. + +The next day, the old man decided to build a fence around his garden to keep the rabbit out. He worked hard all day and finally, he finished building the fence just before the sun began to set. The rabbit came back, but this time he couldn't get into the garden. The old man was happy because his hard work had paid off and the conflict had ended. + +From that day on, the old man and the rabbit became friends. The rabbit would come and visit the old man every day, and the old man would share his fruits and vegetables with him. The old man was happy to have a new friend and the rabbit was happy to have yummy food to eat. And so, their friendship continued until the end of their days. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he went outside to play with his friend, Sally. They decided to have fun and play with their toys together. Sally had a gray teddy bear and Timmy had a toy car. + +As they were playing, Sally accidentally broke Timmy's toy car. Timmy got upset and said, "Why did you break my toy car? I don't want to play with you anymore." Sally felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. Let's not fight. We can still have fun together." + +Timmy thought about it and realized that Sally was right. They didn't need to fight over a broken toy. They could still have fun playing with Sally's gray teddy bear. So, they continued to play together and had a great time. From that day on, Timmy and Sally learned that it's better to have fun together than to fight over silly things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a big box in her room. She wondered what was inside. She tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy for her. She decided to ask her mom for help. + +Her mom came to her room and lifted the box with ease. Inside the box, Lily found a toy piano. She was so happy and excited to play it. She pressed the keys, and a beautiful sound came out. Lily loved the sound so much that she played the piano every day. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to play a song for her. Lily played her favorite song perfectly. Her mom was so proud of her. From that day on, Lily practiced every day and became a perfect piano player. +Once upon a time, there was a bad ant who always took things that didn't belong to him. One day, he saw a yummy piece of cake on the ground and he wanted to take it. But a kind butterfly saw him and said, "You shouldn't take things that don't belong to you. It's not nice." + +The bad ant didn't listen and he tried to take the cake anyway. But a strong ant came and said, "Stop! You can't take that cake. It's not yours." The bad ant didn't want to listen, but the strong ant was too powerful and he surrendered. + +The bad ant learned his lesson and said sorry. From then on, he always asked before taking things and he became a good ant. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and ask before taking things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a green apple on the ground. She picked it up and took a big bite. It was so juicy and delicious! + +But then, Lily saw her friend Sally with a sad face. Sally didn't have any toys to play with. Lily thought about giving her apple to Sally, but she really wanted to eat it herself. She asked her mom what to do. + +Her mom said, "Lily, it's important to be kind and share with others. You should always mind other people's feelings." So Lily gave her green apple to Sally and saw her face light up with happiness. Lily felt good inside, knowing she did the right thing. From that day on, she always shared her toys and treats with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to a museum with her mommy and daddy. They saw many things like big dinosaurs and shiny rocks. Lily loved it all! + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw a man working on a big machine. She asked her mommy, "What is he doing?" Her mommy replied, "He is working on the machine to make it better." + +After a while, Lily got tired and wanted to go home. She said to her mommy, "This museum is terrible. I want to go home." Her mommy asked, "Why do you think it's terrible?" Lily replied, "Because I am tired and I want to play with my toys." + +Her mommy and daddy laughed and said, "Okay, let's go home and play with your toys." And so, Lily went home happy and tired, dreaming of all the amazing things she saw at the museum. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she was playing with her blocks when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time for your math lesson." + +Lily did not like math. She thought it was too hard. But her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. Math can be fun if you try. Let's count how many blocks you have." + +Lily counted her blocks and was surprised to find out she had 10. "Wow, that's a high number!" she said. + +After her math lesson, Lily went outside to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy was climbing a tree and said, "Lily, come climb with me! It's so high up here." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and said, "I don't think I can climb that high. But I can cheer you on from down here!" And so, Lily watched as Timmy climbed higher and higher, feeling proud of her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat celery because it was crunchy and tasty. One day, Benny saw a brown squirrel who looked very tired. The squirrel said he was tired because he didn't nap that day. + +Benny knew naps were important, so he invited the squirrel to take a nap with him. They both took a nap under a big tree. When they woke up, the squirrel felt much better and thanked Benny for his kindness. + +The moral of the story is that naps are important and it's always nice to help others when they are feeling tired. And don't forget to eat your celery, it's good for you! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine and picking flowers. One day, she found a treasure hiding in the dirt. It was a shiny gold coin! + +Lily was so happy to find the treasure, but she wanted to improve it. She decided to clean it with soap and water. After she cleaned it, the coin looked even more beautiful than before! + +Lily's mom was proud of her for finding the treasure and improving it. She said Lily was very clever. Lily smiled and felt mild warmth in her heart. She knew she had done a good job. From that day on, Lily always looked for treasures to improve. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends, especially chess. One day, Lily wanted to play chess all by herself. She felt independent and brave. + +As she set up the chess pieces, she noticed her hands began to tremble. She took a deep breath and focused on the board. She moved her pawn forward and smiled. + +Suddenly, her cat jumped on the board and knocked over all the pieces. Lily giggled and picked up the pieces. She realized it was more fun to play with her friends than to play alone. From that day on, Lily played chess with her friends and never felt scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved ice cream. One day, Lily's mom gave her a spoon to eat her ice cream. The spoon was very big and didn't fit in Lily's mouth. + +Lily said, "Mommy, this spoon is too big for me. Can I have a smaller one?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, let me find a spoon that fits you better." + +Mommy found a smaller spoon that fit in Lily's mouth perfectly. Lily ate her ice cream with the small spoon and it was delicious. But then, Lily noticed that her ice cream was getting icy. + +Lily said, "Mommy, my ice cream is getting icy. Can I have some more?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, I'll get you some more ice cream." + +Lily was happy and ate her ice cream with the small spoon that fit her perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes, they were his favorite food. One day, Benny went to the garden to find some radishes, but he couldn't find any. He asked his friend, a little bird, "Do you know where I can find some radishes?" + +The bird replied, "Yes, I saw some in the farmer's garden. But the farmer is very organized and doesn't allow anyone to take his vegetables without permission." + +Benny thought for a moment and then said, "I will go to the farmer and request some radishes." + +So, Benny went to the farmer and politely requested some radishes. The farmer refused and chased Benny away. Benny was very sad, he didn't have any food to eat. He went back to his burrow and went to sleep with an empty stomach. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dance around her room. One day, her mom asked her to help cook dinner. Lily saw a big pot on the stove and asked, "Mommy, can I play with the pot?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily! But be careful, it's hot." Lily took the pot and started to dance around the kitchen with it. She pretended she was a princess and the pot was her crown. + +Her mom laughed and said, "You're so playful, Lily!" Lily giggled and continued to dance with the pot. Suddenly, her little brother came in and said, "I want to play too!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, you can dance with the pot too!" And so, the two siblings danced around the kitchen with the pot, having lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Jack. Jack lived in a small village where he served food to everyone who was hungry. He was very humble and always wore a smile on his face. + +One day, a dark cloud came over the village and it started to rain heavily. Jack saw a little girl standing in the rain and offered her some food. The little girl was very happy and thanked Jack for his kindness. + +Suddenly, a big tree fell on Jack and he fell down. The little girl tried to help him but it was too late. Jack had died. The villagers were very sad and they remembered Jack for his kind heart and humble nature. + +The little girl went home and told her parents about Jack. She said, "Jack was a good man. He served food to everyone and was always humble. I wish he was still alive." +Once upon a time, there was a little green caterpillar. It loved to eat leaves all day long. One day, the caterpillar felt funny. It knew something was going to happen soon. + +The next day, the caterpillar started to rise up. It was changing! The little caterpillar was turning into a beautiful butterfly. It was no longer green, but it had bright colors on its wings. + +The butterfly flew away and saw all the pretty flowers in the garden. It was so happy to be able to fly and see the world from above. The little green caterpillar had become something new and wonderful. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to clean, but he knew it was important to listen to his mommy. + +As Timmy was cleaning, he found an old chest in the corner of his room. He was curious about what was inside, so he asked his mommy if he could open it. His mommy said yes and helped him open the chest. Inside, they found some old toys and pictures from when Timmy was just a baby. Timmy was so cheerful to see all the memories. + +After they looked through the chest, Timmy's mommy reminded him to finish cleaning up his toys. Timmy nodded and continued to clean. When he was finished, he felt proud of himself for being responsible and making his mommy happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color pink and had a magnet on her fridge. One day, Lily's mom gave her a present and said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you! It's a gift wrapped in pink paper!" + +Lily was so excited and asked, "Can I open it now, Mommy?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course, go ahead!" + +Lily carefully unwrapped the gift and found a pink toy car inside. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I love it!" + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her toy car when it accidentally got stuck under the fridge. She tried to reach for it, but it was too far. Suddenly, she remembered the magnet on the fridge and said, "I know! I can use the magnet to get my car!" + +Lily grabbed the magnet and successfully retrieved her toy car. She was so proud of herself and showed her mom what she had done. Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily! You're so smart!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to hold her shirt while she hung up the laundry. Timmy was happy to help his mom and held onto her shirt tightly. + +But then, Timmy accidentally spilled some juice on his mom's shirt. He felt ashamed and didn't know what to do. His mom saw what happened and told Timmy that it was okay, accidents happen. + +Timmy's mom showed him how to clean the shirt and they worked on it together. Timmy felt proud that he was able to help his mom and fix his mistake. From then on, he made sure to be extra careful when holding onto things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build with blocks and make tall towers. One day, Timmy's dad brought home a big pile of newspapers. Timmy was so excited because he could use them to build a fort! + +Timmy and his dad worked together to build the fort with the newspapers. They stacked them up high and made a door to crawl through. Timmy was so grateful for his dad's help and gave him a big hug. + +That night, Timmy slept in his newspaper fort and dreamed of all the other things he could build with them. He was so happy to have something new to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One Wednesday, she went to school wearing her unusual hat. The hat was very big and had many colors. When she arrived at school, all the other kids looked at her hat and started to laugh. Lily felt embarrassed and wanted to take off her hat. + +But then, her teacher saw what was happening and told the other kids to stop laughing. She said that Lily's hat was very unique and special. Lily felt happy again and wore her hat all day long. At the end of the day, her teacher gave her a sticker that said "Uniqueness is cool!" Lily felt proud of herself and couldn't wait to wear her unusual hat again. + +From that day on, Lily never felt embarrassed about being different. She learned that it's okay to be unique and that everyone is special in their own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw some big equipment. Timmy was curious and wanted to touch it, but his mom said it was too dangerous. + +Timmy asked, "Mommy, what is that big equipment?" + +"It's a crane, Timmy. It's used to lift heavy things," his mom replied. + +Timmy thought it looked fine and wanted to touch it even more. "Can I touch it, please?" he asked. + +His mom said, "No, Timmy. It's not safe to touch equipment like that. Let's go play on the swings instead." + +Timmy was a little disappointed, but he still had fun playing on the swings. He learned that sometimes it's important to listen to grown-ups and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brother named Max. One day, Max said to Lily, "Let's watch a movie together!" Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +They went to the living room and turned on the TV. Lily was excited to watch the movie, but then the alarm clock went off. It was time for Lily to take a nap. + +Lily was stubborn and did not want to take a nap. She said, "I don't want to sleep! I want to watch the movie!" Max said, "But you need to rest, so you can be strong and play later." + +Lily thought about it and finally agreed. She took her nap and woke up feeling refreshed. She said, "Thank you, Max. I feel better now." Max smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Let's watch the movie now!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a walk with her mommy. They saw a big river with lots of rocks and trees. Lily saw a crocodile in the river and said, "Mommy, look! A big lizard!" + +Mommy said, "No, Lily, that's a crocodile. It's very dangerous. We should stay away from it." + +Lily saw some fruits on the ground and picked one up. She took a bite and said, "Mommy, this fruit is bitter. I don't like it." + +Mommy said, "That's okay, Lily. Not all fruits are sweet. Let's keep walking and find something else to eat." + +As they walked, they heard clapping sounds coming from the bushes. Mommy said, "Lily, let's go the other way. I think someone might be clapping for the crocodile." + +Lily asked, "Why would someone clap for a crocodile?" + +Mommy said, "I don't know, but it's not safe. Let's go home and have some sweet fruits instead." + +Lily agreed and they went home, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a big giant who lived in a loud castle. He was very grumpy and never smiled. One day, a little girl came to his castle and asked him why he was so sad. The giant replied that he was always busy and never had time to relax. + +The little girl had an idea. She brought a blanket and a book and asked the giant to sit down and read with her. The giant was hesitant at first, but then he saw how happy the little girl was and decided to give it a try. They sat down together and read stories for hours. + +As they read, the giant began to relax and feel less grumpy. He even smiled a little. The little girl was so happy to see the giant feeling better. From that day on, the giant made time to relax and read with the little girl every day. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around in the forest and play with his friends. One day, Benny received a message from his friend, the squirrel. The message said that there was a big carrot party happening in the meadow and Benny was invited! + +Benny was so excited that he hopped as fast as he could to get to the meadow. But on the way there, he accidentally tore his favorite carrot patch. He was sad because he loved that patch so much. But he remembered that he was going to a party and that made him happy again. + +When Benny arrived at the party, he saw all his friends and lots of yummy carrots. He realized that even though he tore his carrot patch, he still had lots of other things to be happy about. From that day on, Benny learned to be more careful and not to be too clumsy. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and exploring the outdoors. One day, Timmy and his mom were outside when suddenly the ground started shaking. Timmy was scared and asked his mom what was happening. + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It's just an earthquake. The earth is shaking, but we're safe." + +Timmy asked, "Can I touch the ground?" His mom said, "No, it's not safe right now. We need to wait until the shaking stops." + +After the earthquake stopped, Timmy saw that some of his toys had fallen and were broken. He was sad and started to cry. His mom comforted him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can fix your toys. The important thing is that we're safe and together." + +Timmy felt better and hugged his mom. They went inside and spent the rest of the day playing together. From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful and appreciate the things he had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal for breakfast. His favorite cereal was red and had little marshmallows in it. Every morning, Timmy would pour himself a big bowl of cereal and enjoy it before school. + +One day, Timmy's little sister, Sally, wanted some of his cereal. Timmy didn't want to share because he wanted it all for himself. Sally started to cry and their mom came in to see what was wrong. She told Timmy that he should share his cereal with his sister because it was the kind thing to do. + +At first, Timmy didn't want to listen. But then he remembered something his teacher had said at school. She said that when people unite and work together, they can accomplish great things. Timmy decided to share his cereal with Sally and they both enjoyed it together. From then on, Timmy made sure to always share his cereal with his sister and they were happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. He would run and jump and laugh all day long. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play. They played on the swings, the slide, and the monkey bars. + +After a while, Timmy started to feel tired. His legs were sore and his eyes felt heavy. He sat down on a bench to rest. Suddenly, he heard some clapping. He looked up and saw a group of people applauding a man who was juggling balls. Timmy was amazed! He had never seen anything like it before. + +As the man finished his performance, Timmy stood up and started to applaud too. He clapped and clapped until his hands hurt. But he didn't mind the pain because he was so happy. From that day on, Timmy loved going to the park to watch the juggler and he always made sure to applaud him at the end of his show. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Freddy. Freddy was very stubborn and always wanted to do things his own way. One day, he saw a big, shiny bike and he wanted to ride it. + +But the bike was too big for him. He tried and tried, but he couldn't get on it. Suddenly, a kind girl came by and asked him what was wrong. Freddy told her that he wanted to ride the bike, but he couldn't. + +The girl smiled and said, "I can help you ride the bike, Freddy." She lifted him up and put him on the seat. Freddy was so happy! He rode the bike all around the park, feeling the wind in his face. He was no longer stubborn, he realized that sometimes we need help from others. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade in the town. There were many people and animals in the parade. The parade included elephants, lions, and clowns. + +One of the clowns saw a mysterious box on the side of the road. He opened the box and found a magic wand inside. The wand was very special and could make things disappear. + +The clown used the wand to make himself disappear and reappear in different places. The people watching the parade were amazed and cheered loudly. The clown was very happy and continued to use the mysterious wand to do more tricks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends found a triangle on the ground. They picked it up and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, a big, hairy dog came running towards them. Lily's friend, Timmy, started to shiver with fear. "Don't worry," said Lily, "I know this dog. His name is Max and he's very friendly." + +Max came over and licked Lily's hand. "See, I told you he's friendly," said Lily. They all played with Max and the triangle until it was time to go home. From that day on, Lily and her friends always looked for Max in the park and played with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to march around the house. She would march in circles, up and down the stairs, and even outside in the yard. One day, while she was marching, she heard a loud crack. She looked down and saw that she had stepped on an ancient piece of pottery that had been buried in the ground. + +Lily picked up the piece of pottery and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found an ancient treasure!" she exclaimed. Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, that's amazing! It's so old and cracked. I wonder how it got there." + +Lily shrugged her shoulders and said, "I don't know, but now I have a new treasure to march around with!" And with that, she continued to march around the house, holding her ancient treasure close to her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He was very large and strong. One day, he saw a small bird who was very tired. The bird had flown a long way and was very thirsty. The elephant felt sorry for the bird and wanted to help. + +The elephant found a big battery of water nearby. He used his big trunk to soak up the water from the battery and sprayed it over the bird. The bird was very happy and drank lots of water. The elephant felt very proud of himself for helping the bird. + +The moral of the story is that it is always good to help others when they need it. Even if you are very big and strong, you can still use your strength to help those who are smaller than you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat cookies. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a big factory. The factory made toys for all the children in the world! + +Timmy saw lots of machines and workers making toys. It was very loud and a bit dangerous. Timmy's mom held his hand tightly and told him to stay close. Suddenly, the factory manager came over and asked if they wanted a tour. Timmy's mom requested a tour and the manager happily showed them around. + +Timmy was so happy to see how his toys were made. He even got to pick out a toy to take home with him. Timmy and his mom left the factory with big smiles on their faces. From that day on, Timmy always knew where his toys came from and how they were made. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was a harmless cat who liked to sleep in the sun. One day, Fluffy met another cat named Mittens. Mittens was not a harmless cat. Mittens liked to quarrel with other cats. + +Fluffy didn't like to quarrel, but Mittens started to pick on Fluffy. Mittens said mean things and tried to hurt Fluffy. Fluffy didn't know what to do. Fluffy tried to run away, but Mittens followed. + +In the end, Mittens hurt Fluffy badly. Fluffy was very sad and hurt. Fluffy wished that Mittens was a harmless cat like Fluffy. From that day on, Fluffy never wanted to quarrel with anyone ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the beach. She would build sandcastles and collect seashells, but one day while she was playing, a pirate came and stole her favorite seashell. The pirate was very mean and had a thick beard. + +Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom told her that stealing is wrong and that pirates are not nice people. Lily realized that it's not okay to take things that don't belong to you. She decided to forgive the pirate and hoped that he would learn to be kind. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her things safe and never take anything that wasn't hers. She also learned that it's important to be kind to others, even if they aren't kind to you. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. One day, while she was playing in the park, she saw a sad little boy sitting alone on a bench. She went over to him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +The boy said, "I lost my toy and I don't know where it went." Lily felt compassionate for him and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it." + +They looked all around the park, but they couldn't find the toy. As they were about to give up, Lily had an idea. "Let's check the lost and found box!" she said. They went to the lost and found box and, sure enough, the toy was inside. Lily gave the toy back to the boy and said, "I'm glad we found it. Now, let's shut the box so no more toys get lost." The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. Jack had a fine ship that he sailed on the big blue sea. One day, Jack saw a storm coming and he needed to hide his ship. He found a secret cove where he could keep his ship safe from the storm. Jack was happy that he found a good hiding place for his ship. The storm was very strong, but Jack and his ship were safe in their hiding spot. After the storm passed, Jack sailed his ship back out to sea and continued his journey. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild lion. The lion was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. He saw a big, juicy watermelon and wanted to eat it. But the watermelon had a price tag on it. The lion didn't have any money to pay for it. So, he went to the shopkeeper and said, "Please, can I have the watermelon?" The shopkeeper felt sorry for the lion and gave him the watermelon for free. The lion was very happy and ate the watermelon with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to eat pasta for dinner every night. But one day, his mom accidentally dropped the pasta on the floor and it got all dirty. Timmy was sad because he couldn't eat his favorite food. + +But then, his dad came home with a powerful vacuum cleaner. He used it to clean up the dirty pasta from the floor. Timmy was so happy because now he could eat his pasta again. His dad replaced the dirty pasta with a fresh, clean plate of pasta. Timmy was so grateful and enjoyed his dinner very much. + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure to eat his pasta carefully so it wouldn't fall on the floor again. And if it did, he knew his dad's powerful vacuum cleaner would be there to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing her fancy skirt, which was pink and had sparkles on it. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, Lily's skirt got caught on a tree branch and ripped. Lily felt sad because she loved her skirt very much. + +Lily's friend, Jack, saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily told Jack about her ripped skirt and how she felt sad. Jack said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can help you fix your skirt." Jack took out some tape from his pocket and fixed the skirt. Lily felt happy again and thanked Jack for helping her. + +From that day on, Lily wore her fancy skirt every day and felt happy. She also learned that it's important to have friends who can help you when you feel sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her scooter around the park. One day, Lily saw a boy who looked sad. She went up to him and said, "Hi, what's wrong?" The boy said he lost his toy. Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll find it together!" + +They looked all over the park and finally found the toy under a clear bush. The boy was so happy that he smiled and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt happy too, knowing that she helped someone. From that day on, they became friends and rode their scooters together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy all day long. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he had to eat some vegetables too. Timmy didn't want to eat vegetables, but his mom urged him to try them. + +Timmy took a bite of the vegetables and they tasted yucky. He wanted to eat candy instead. But then, Timmy remembered that he would feel guilty if he didn't eat his vegetables. So, he ate them all up. + +After dinner, Timmy's mom made a yummy dessert with whipped cream on top. Timmy was happy that he ate his vegetables because now he could have some whipped cream. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very bored one day, so he went to his sister and said, "I want to play with you." + +His sister said, "Okay, let's play a game. We can make a loop with this rope." + +Timmy didn't know how to make a loop, so his sister showed him. They played the game for a while, but Timmy still felt bored. + +Then, Timmy's mom came into the room and said, "Guess what? Uncle Joe is going to marry Aunt Sarah!" + +Timmy didn't know what "marry" meant, so his mom explained that it meant they were going to be together forever. + +Timmy thought that sounded like a fun game, and he asked his sister if they could play "marry" instead. His sister laughed and said, "Sure, let's pretend to get married!" + +Timmy and his sister played "marry" for the rest of the day, and Timmy was no longer bored. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends built a big snowman. It was incredible! Lily felt so happy and proud of their creation. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her to come inside for lunch. Lily didn't want to leave the snowman, but she felt cold and hungry. "I don't want to go inside, Mommy. I want to stay and play with my snowman," said Lily. "I know, sweetie, but you need to come in and warm up. You can come back out and play after lunch," replied her mom. + +Lily went inside and ate her lunch. She felt warm and full, but she still wanted to go back outside. After lunch, Lily put on her coat, hat, and gloves and went back outside. She saw her snowman and felt so happy again. "I missed you, Mr. Snowman. I feel so happy when I'm with you," said Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she wanted to perform a magic trick. She took a piece of paper and folded it into a hat. + +Lily put the hat on her head and said, "Abracadabra!" Suddenly, the room became very dark. She couldn't see anything! But then, she took off the paper hat and the room became bright again. + +Lily was so happy that her magic trick worked. She decided to make more paper hats and perform more magic tricks for her family and friends. They all thought she was very clever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat olives because they were her favorite snack. One day, she asked her mom if she could have some olives. Her mom said yes and gave her a bowl of olives. + +Lily started to eat the olives, but she noticed that one of them was hairy. She didn't like hairy olives, so she told her mom. "Mommy, this olive is hairy. Can you cut it for me?" she asked. + +Her mom took the hairy olive and cut it into small pieces. Lily was happy because she could eat the rest of the olives without any problems. From that day on, her mom always made sure to check the olives before giving them to Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pen and make pictures for her mommy and daddy. One day, she drew an impressive picture of a big, yellow sun and a smiling flower. + +Lily's mommy was so happy and proud of her drawing that she gave her a big hug. Lily felt warm and loved in her mommy's arms. + +From that day on, Lily hugged her mommy and daddy every day to show them how much she loved them. And every time she drew a picture with her pen, they would give her a big hug and tell her how impressive her art was. Lily felt very happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a big, fluffy teddy bear. One day, Lily's friend Sarah came to play with her. + +"Hi Lily! Can I play with your teddy bear?" Sarah asked. + +"Sure!" Lily said, throwing the teddy bear to Sarah. + +As they played, Lily told Sarah about her favorite movie. "I love the movie with the popular queen!" she said. + +"Me too!" Sarah replied. + +Suddenly, they heard Lily's mom calling them for dinner. They ran inside, still talking about the queen. They sat down to eat and Lily's mom asked, "What did you girls do today?" + +"We played with my teddy bear and talked about the popular queen!" Lily said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was going to rain soon. Timmy's mom said they needed to cover the toys outside so they wouldn't get wet. Timmy helped his mom cover the toys with a big tarp. + +When Timmy's friends came over to play, they were welcome to play inside. They played with Timmy's toys and had a lot of fun. But then, Timmy's little sister came inside and started playing with their toys too. Timmy got frustrated because his sister was breaking his toys. + +Timmy's mom came in and said it was time for his friends to go home. Timmy was sad that his friends had to leave. He went outside to check on his toys and saw that the tarp had blown away in the wind. All of his toys were soaked from the rain. Timmy was very sad and frustrated that his toys were ruined. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her sunglasses when she went outside. They made her feel cool and protected her eyes from the bright sun. + +One day, Lily's mom made her a delicious sandwich for lunch. It had her favorite cheese and ham inside. Lily loved it so much that she ate it all up. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide. Lily had so much fun with her friends. She loved spending time with them. + +As the sun began to set, Lily's mom came to pick her up. Lily hugged her mom and told her how much she loved her. Then they went home and had a yummy dinner together. It was a great day for Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, Benny found a tunnel. He went inside and it was very dark. Benny was scared, but he kept going. + +As he crawled through the tunnel, he saw some carrots. Benny loved carrots, so he ate them all up. Then he saw some apples and ate those too. Benny was getting full, so he decided to store some of the apples in the tunnel for later. + +Benny crawled out of the tunnel and went back to his home. He felt very slow because he had eaten so much food. But he was happy because he had some apples stored away for later. From that day on, Benny visited the tunnel every day to store more food and play in the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a wallet with her favorite princess on it. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, a big dog ran up to her and took her wallet. Lily was very sad and miserable. + +She ran after the dog, but it was too fast. Suddenly, a kind man saw what happened and he ran after the dog too. He caught the dog and brought the wallet back to Lily. She was so happy and grateful that she kneeled down to thank the man. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful with her wallet and to be thankful for the kindness of others. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who had a mule. The mule was very strong and helped the man with his work. One day, the rich man went to the market and left the mule in the field. A little boy saw the mule and wanted to ride it. But the mule did not like this and ran away. + +The little boy was sad and went to his mother. "I want to ride the mule, but it ran away," he said. "Maybe the mule is hiding," said the mother. So, they went to look for the mule. They searched high and low and finally found it hiding behind a tree. + +The little boy was happy to see the mule again. "I'm sorry I scared you," he said. "I just wanted to ride you." The mule forgave the little boy and let him ride on its back. The rich man came back and saw the little boy riding his mule. He was angry at first, but then he saw how happy the little boy was. He realized that sharing is better than being rich and decided to let the little boy ride the mule whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and look at bugs. One day, Timmy found a special toy called a microscope. It let him look at things up close, like tiny bugs and even his own fingers! + +But when Timmy looked through the microscope, he got confused. Everything looked different and strange. He couldn't tell what he was looking at anymore! So, Timmy asked his mommy for help. She showed him how to use the microscope and explained what he was seeing. + +Now, Timmy was no longer confused. He looked through the microscope with excitement, discovering new things every day. And he knew that whenever he was confused, he could always ask for help. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to go to the doctor for an exam. Timmy didn't feel very jolly about this because he didn't like going to the doctor. + +When they got to the doctor's office, Timmy saw a friendly nurse who smiled at him. She asked him how he was feeling and Timmy said he was scared. The nurse told Timmy that she would be with him during the exam and that everything would be okay. + +After the exam, Timmy felt much better. He even got a sticker for being brave. When they left the doctor's office, Timmy's mom asked him how he felt. Timmy said he felt happy because he got a sticker and the nurse was nice. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of going to the doctor anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new things. One day, she saw a big tree with shiny apples on it. She wanted to eat one so badly, but they were too high up for her to reach. + +Lily tried jumping and stretching, but she still couldn't reach the apples. Just when she was about to give up, a kind old man walked by and saw her struggling. He picked her up and helped her reach the apples. + +Lily was so happy and grateful that she wanted to give the old man a reward. She didn't have any money or toys, but she remembered she had a new coloring book in her bag. She gave it to the old man and he was very happy. + +The moral of the story is that when you help others, you might receive a reward or a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was an ant named Andy. Andy was very small and he lived in a big garden. One day, Andy saw a big, angry dog. The dog wanted to eat Andy, but Andy ran away fast. + +The dog chased Andy around the garden. Andy was scared and he didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a little girl came and saw the dog chasing Andy. She said to the dog, "Stop! You can't eat Andy. That's not nice. I permit Andy to live in this garden too." + +The dog stopped and listened to the little girl. The little girl picked up Andy and put him in a safe place. Andy was very happy and said, "Thank you for saving me. I don't like angry dogs." The little girl smiled and said, "It's okay. I don't like angry dogs either." From that day on, Andy and the little girl were friends and they played together in the garden every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved very much. It was her original teddy bear. She took it with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring her teddy bear with her, but her mom said no. She said it would be too crowded and she might lose it. + +Lily didn't want to leave her teddy bear at home, but her mom didn't allow her to bring it. So, she went to the store with her mouth pouting and feeling sad. + +When they got home, Lily ran to her room to get her teddy bear. But it wasn't there. She had left it at the store. Lily cried and cried, but it was too late. Her original teddy bear was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat popcorn. One day, Lily spilled water on her popcorn and it became wet. She was sad because she couldn't eat it anymore. + +Lily's mommy told her to pray to God and ask for help. So, Lily closed her eyes and prayed. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. It was her neighbor who brought her a fresh, dry bag of popcorn. + +Lily was so happy and thanked God for answering her prayer. She ate the popcorn and it was delicious. From that day on, whenever she had a problem, Lily knew she could pray and God would help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she saw her mommy cooking something that smelled spicy. Lily asked if she could try some, but her mommy said it was too spicy for her. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to try the spicy food. But then she remembered something her mommy always told her: "Sometimes we want things that are not good for us." Lily realized that maybe the spicy food could hurt her tummy. + +From that day on, Lily tried to remember to think before she wanted something. She knew that sometimes things might seem fun or tasty, but they could also be bad for her. And she didn't want to do anything that could hurt her or make her mommy sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very strong and loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and the slide for a long time. + +After a while, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, we have to go home in a minute." Lily didn't want to leave yet, so she asked, "Can we stay longer, please?" Her mommy said, "Okay, I'll let you play for a little bit more." + +Lily was so happy that she got to play for a few more minutes. She went down the slide and swung on the swings one last time. Then, she said goodbye to the park and went home with her mommy. From that day on, Lily knew that if she asked nicely, her mommy might let her stay and play for a little bit longer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and collecting leaves. One day, she found a big, green leaf that was very bitter. She didn't like the taste, but she kept it anyway. + +Lily was walking home when she saw her friend Max. Max loved playing with Lily, but he was always breaking things. "Be careful," Lily warned Max. "Don't break my leaf!" + +Max promised he wouldn't break the leaf and they continued walking together. But when they got to Lily's house, Max accidentally stepped on the leaf and it broke into tiny pieces. + +Lily was very sad and started to cry. Max felt bad and tried to apologize, but it was too late. Lily didn't want to play with Max anymore and went inside her house. Max learned that he needed to be more careful and not break things that were important to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the fields and eat carrots. One day, Benny decided to take a shower in the nearby stream. He splashed and played in the water, feeling clean and refreshed. + +But then, Benny noticed something strange. His carrot patch was gone! All of his favorite snacks had vanished. He searched and searched, but they were nowhere to be found. Benny started to feel worried. + +Later that day, as Benny hopped back to his burrow, he saw a big, scary fox. The fox had a full belly and a sly grin on his face. Benny realized too late that the fox had taken his carrots! Benny was sad and hungry, and he knew he should have been more careful. From then on, Benny made sure to keep a closer eye on his carrot patch. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the grass and chase after butterflies. One day, Max came inside and wanted a drink of water. He went to the kitchen and tried to turn on the faucet, but it wouldn't work. Max started to bark and yell for his owner to help him. + +His owner came running and saw that the faucet was broken. She quickly fixed it and Max was able to drink his water. He was so happy that he licked his owner's face and wagged his tail. From that day on, Max made sure to let his owner know whenever the faucet wasn't working by barking and yelling until she fixed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink dress with yellow flowers on it. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play. While they were playing, they saw a big fire in the distance. It made Lily upset and scared. But her mommy hugged her tight and told her everything would be okay. They watched as the firefighters put out the fire with water. After the fire was out, Lily and her mommy went home and Lily changed into her cozy pajamas to go to bed. She felt safe and happy in her pajamas. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived on a big boat with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy asked his mommy if they could go to an island. + +"Sure, Timmy. We can go to an island," said his mommy. + +Timmy was so happy! He felt lucky to be going to an island. When they got there, they saw a big tree with coconuts. Timmy asked his daddy if he could drink the coconut juice. + +"Of course, Timmy. You can drink the coconut juice," said his daddy. + +Timmy drank the coconut juice and it was very yummy. He had so much fun on the island and felt grateful to have such a wonderful family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his pencil. One day, he was drawing a picture of his favorite food, a tasty pizza. But then, he accidentally dropped his pencil and it broke! + +Timmy was very sad because he couldn't draw anymore. Suddenly, he heard a whistle. It was his friend, Billy. Billy saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what happened. Timmy told Billy about his broken pencil and how he couldn't draw anymore. + +Billy had an idea. He whistled again and pulled out a brand new pencil from his pocket. Timmy was so happy! He thanked Billy and started drawing again. The two friends sat together and enjoyed the tasty pizza that Timmy drew. They were both very happy and the conflict was resolved. The end. +Anna 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. They laugh and splash and get very wet. + +"Look, Anna, I have a surprise for you!" Ben says. He holds a cup behind his back. "Close your eyes and open your mouth!" + +Anna is curious. She does what Ben says. She hopes it is something yummy. She feels something cold and wet on her tongue. She spits it out and opens her eyes. It is water! + +"Ben, that is not a surprise, that is water!" Anna says. She is not happy. She feels a wet spot on her shirt. "You are mean!" + +Ben giggles. He thinks it is funny. He reveals the cup and shows Anna. "It is water, but it is also a massage!" He says. He pours some water on his hand and rubs it on Anna's back. "See, it feels good!" + +Anna does not think it feels good. She thinks it feels cold and ticklish. She pushes Ben away. "Stop it, Ben, that is not a massage, that is a mess!" She says. She grabs another cup and pours water on Ben's head. "Take that!" + +Ben screams. He feels water dripping from his hair and his face. He is wetter than Anna. He does not like it. He runs away. "Anna, you are meaner!" He says. + +Anna smiles. She thinks she won the game. She drops the cup and chases Ben. "Come back, Ben, I have another surprise for you!" She says. +Anna likes purple. She has a purple dress, a purple hat and a purple ball. She wants to buy a purple loop too. A loop is a round thing that you can play with. You can roll it, spin it or jump through it. + +One day, Anna goes to the shop with her mom. She sees a big purple loop on the shelf. She points to it and says, "Mom, can I buy that loop? Please, please, please!" + +Mom looks at the loop and smiles. She says, "OK, Anna, you can buy that loop. But you have to share it with your brother, Ben. He likes loops too." + +Anna nods and hugs her mom. She is very happy. She takes the loop and pays the shopkeeper. She says, "Thank you, shopkeeper. This is a very nice loop." + +She runs outside with her loop. She sees Ben waiting for her. He sees the loop and his eyes light up. He says, "Wow, Anna, that is a cool loop. Can I play with it too?" + +Anna says, "Yes, Ben, you can play with it too. But you have to be careful. It is my loop and I love it very much." + +Ben says, "OK, Anna, I will be careful. Thank you for sharing your loop with me." + +They take turns to roll, spin and jump through the loop. They have a lot of fun. They both like the purple loop. They are very happy. +Leo was a little leopard who lived in the forest with his mother. He liked to play with his friends, but he also wanted to be brave and explore new places. One day, he saw a big hill with many rocks and trees. He thought it would be fun to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Mother, can I go to the hill?" he asked. + +"No, Leo, it is too far and too dangerous. You might get lost or hurt. Stay here and gather some fruits and nuts for our dinner," his mother said. + +But Leo did not listen. He waited until his mother was busy and then he ran to the hill. He climbed and climbed, feeling very proud of himself. He reached the top and looked around. He saw a beautiful lake with many fish and birds. He also saw a big cave with a dark entrance. He was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +He walked to the cave and peeked in. He saw a pair of yellow eyes staring at him. He heard a loud roar. He realized it was a lion, the king of the forest. He was scared and wanted to run away, but the lion blocked his way. + +"Who are you and what are you doing in my cave?" the lion growled. + +"I-I-I am Leo, a leopard. I-I-I was just looking around. Please don't hurt me," Leo stammered. + +"You are a foolish and naughty leopard. You should have listened to your mother and stayed in your home. Now you are in my territory and you have to pay the price. I am hungry and you look like a tasty snack," the lion said. + +He moved closer to Leo, ready to pounce. Leo closed his eyes and wished he had never left his mother. He wished he had been obedient and gathered some fruits and nuts for their dinner. He wished he had been smart and not brave. + +Suddenly, he heard another roar. He opened his eyes and saw his mother standing in front of him. She had followed his tracks and found him in the cave. She was angry and fierce. She faced the lion and said: + +"Leave my son alone. He is young and foolish, but he is mine. You have no right to harm him. Go back to your lake and leave us in peace." + +The lion was surprised and afraid. He saw that the mother leopard was bigger and stronger than him. He knew he could not win a fight with her. He backed away and said: + +"Very well, I will spare your son. But let this be a lesson to him. He should respect his elders and his boundaries. He should be careful and not brave." + +He ran out of the cave and disappeared. Leo hugged his mother and said: + +"Thank you, mother. You saved me. You are the bravest leopard in the forest. I am sorry I disobeyed you. I will never do it again. I will listen to you and gather some fruits and nuts for our dinner." + +His mother smiled and said: + +"I am glad you are safe, Leo. You are my son and I love you. But you also have to love yourself and be wise. Being brave is not always good. Sometimes it is better to be careful and humble. That is the moral of this story." +Sam and Lily were friends who liked to joke and play. One day, they went to the bakery with their moms. They saw many yummy pastries in the window. Sam pointed to a big one with cream and berries. He said, "I want that one!" + +Lily said, "No, I want that one! It is the best pastry ever!" + +The moms smiled and said, "You can share it, if you like. It is a mighty pastry, big enough for two." + +Sam and Lily agreed. They went inside and bought the pastry. They sat at a table and cut it in half. Sam took his half and pretended to eat it in one bite. He said, "Mmm, so good!" + +Lily laughed and said, "You are joking, right? You can't eat it so fast!" + +Sam opened his mouth and showed her. He had hidden the pastry in his cheek. He said, "Yes, I am joking! I still have it here!" + +Lily said, "You are funny, Sam! But I have a joke too!" + +She took her half and pretended to throw it in the trash. She said, "I don't like it, it is too sweet!" + +Sam gasped and said, "You are joking, right? You can't waste it like that!" + +Lily opened her hand and showed him. She had kept the pastry in her palm. She said, "Yes, I am joking! I still have it here!" + +Sam and Lily giggled and hugged. They said, "We are good friends who like to joke and share!" + +They ate their pastry and enjoyed it very much. They thanked their moms and the baker. They said, "This is the best pastry ever!" +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with grass and flowers. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +They ran up the hill, holding hands. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and shouted. They reached the top and looked around. They saw a pond with ducks and a bridge with cars. They also saw a big pile of trash. It was dirty and smelly and ugly. + +"Who put that there?" Lily asked. "That is bad for the pond and the ducks and the flowers." + +"I don't know," Tom said. "But we should do something. We should save the hill from the trash." + +They ran down the hill and looked for a big bag. They found one near a bench. They picked up the trash and put it in the bag. They worked hard and fast. They filled the bag with cans and bottles and papers and wrappers. They tied the bag and dragged it to a bin. + +They ran back up the hill and looked at the pond and the bridge and the flowers. They smiled and hugged. They had saved the hill from the trash. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was a man with a hat and a badge. He was a park ranger. He had seen what they had done. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "You did a great job. You helped the hill and the pond and the ducks and the flowers. You are very kind and brave. Thank you for saving the hill from the trash." + +Lily and Tom felt happy and proud. They said, "You're welcome, sir. We love the hill and we want to keep it clean and beautiful." + +The park ranger gave them a sticker and a smile. He said, "You are good friends of the hill and of me. Come back anytime and play and enjoy. The hill is happy to have you." + +Lily and Tom said goodbye and ran to their parents. They showed them their stickers and told them their story. Their parents hugged them and praised them. They had saved the hill from the trash. They had had a fun and good day. +Sara and Ben love to play with their toy planes. They pretend to be pilots and fly to different places. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a picture of a real plane on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sara says. "Can we take it out and play with it?" + +"Let's ask Mom first," Ben says. He runs to the kitchen and comes back with a smile. "Mom says yes, but we have to be careful. It's Dad's old plane. He used to be a pilot." + +They open the box and see a small, red plane. It has wings, a propeller, and a cockpit. It looks like it can fly. + +"Can we fly it?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe we need batteries or something." + +They look for a switch or a button, but they can't find any. They decide to take the plane outside and try to make it fly. + +They go to the backyard and find a deep hole. It looks like a good place to launch the plane. + +"Ready, Sara?" Ben says. He holds the plane in his hands and runs to the edge of the hole. + +"Ready, Ben!" Sara says. She follows him and cheers. + +Ben throws the plane into the air and watches it soar. It makes a loud noise and spins around. It looks like it's flying. + +"Wow, it works!" Ben says. "It's amazing!" + +But then, something goes wrong. The plane starts to lose speed and fall. It heads straight for the hole. + +"Uh-oh," Sara says. "It's going to crash!" + +They run to the hole and look down. They see the plane lying at the bottom. It's broken and dirty. + +"Oh no," Ben says. "Dad's plane!" + +They feel sad and scared. They wonder what Dad will say when he sees his plane. + +They hear a car in the driveway. It's Dad. He's home from work. + +They look at each other and gulp. They have to tell him the truth. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together every day. They have many toys, but their favorite is the telephone. They pretend to call their friends and family on the telephone. + +One day, Mom says they have to go to Grandma's house. Lily and Ben are happy, because they love Grandma. They pack their toys in a bag, and Mom puts the bag in the car. But when they get to Grandma's house, they see that the bag is not there. Mom says she forgot the bag at home. Lily and Ben are sad, because they want to play with the telephone. + +Grandma tries to cheer them up. She gives them cookies and milk, and reads them a story. But Lily and Ben still miss the telephone. They ask Mom if they can call home and talk to the telephone. Mom says no, because the telephone is not alive. It cannot talk back. + +Lily and Ben do not understand. They think the telephone is their friend. They start to cry. Mom feels sorry for them. She says she will go back home and get the bag. She tells Grandma to watch Lily and Ben. She says she will be back soon. + +Lily and Ben hug Mom and say goodbye. They watch her drive away. They feel terrible. They do not like to separate from Mom or the telephone. They hope she will come back soon with the bag. They wait for her on the couch, holding hands. They love each other very much. +Lily and Sam are best friends. They like to play outside and look at the flowers and the birds. One day, Lily has a new toy. It is a camera. She can take pictures with it. + +"Look, Sam, I have a camera!" Lily says. "Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Sam says. He runs to Lily and looks at the camera. It is pink and shiny. It has a button and a screen. + +"How do you use it?" Sam asks. + +"It is easy. You point it at something and press the button. Then you can see the picture on the screen." Lily explains. + +"Wow, that is cool. Can I try?" Sam asks. + +"Sure, you can try. But be careful. Do not drop it." Lily says. She gives the camera to Sam. + +Sam holds the camera and looks around. He sees a butterfly on a flower. He points the camera at it and presses the button. He hears a click and looks at the screen. He sees the butterfly and the flower. They are very pretty. + +"I did it! I took a picture!" Sam says. He is very happy. + +"Let me see!" Lily says. She takes the camera from Sam and looks at the screen. She smiles. "You did it! You took a perfect picture! It is very beautiful!" + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. Can we take more pictures?" Sam asks. + +"Of course we can. Let's take pictures of everything we see. It will be fun!" Lily says. + +They take turns with the camera and take pictures of the sky, the trees, the grass, the bugs, and each other. They have a lot of fun. They are very happy. They are best friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the pool. They liked to splash and swim and have fun. Tom saw a green square at the bottom of the pool. He wanted to get it. + +"Look, Lily, a green square! I want it!" he said. + +"Be careful, Tom. The pool is deep. You need to hold your breath," Lily said. + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He was too excited. He dived into the water and swam to the green square. He grabbed it and tried to go up. But he could not. He had no air. He felt scared and sad. + +Lily saw Tom was in trouble. She called for help. "Help, help! Tom is down there! He can't breathe!" she shouted. + +But no one heard her. The pool was too noisy. Everyone was busy. No one saw Tom and Lily. Tom stayed down there. He did not come up. He was gone. + +The green square was not worth it. Tom should have listened to Lily. He should have been careful. He should have stayed safe. The pool was not a place to be greedy. The pool was a place to be happy. But Tom was not happy. He was not happy at all. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with blocks. They build houses and cars and towers with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +One day, Tim and Sam want to build a big house with a roof. They use all the blocks they have. They make the walls and the door and the windows. But they have a problem. They do not have enough blocks to make the roof. + +"Look, Sam, we need more blocks for the roof. How can we make the roof?" Tim asks. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He sees a big box in the corner. The box is from a new toy that Mom bought for them. Sam has an idea. + +"Tim, I have an idea. We can use the box for the roof. The box is big and flat. It will fit on the house. Come, help me get the box." Sam says. + +Tim and Sam run to the box. They lift the box and carry it to the house. They put the box on top of the house. The box is too big. It covers the whole house and some of the floor. Tim and Sam cannot see the house anymore. + +"Sam, this is a stupid idea. The box is too big. It does not fit on the house. It hides the house. We cannot play with the house now. We need to take the box off." Tim says. + +Sam feels sad. He thought the box was a good idea. He does not like to be called stupid. He does not want to take the box off. + +"No, Tim, the box is not stupid. The box is a good roof. It keeps the house warm and dry. We can play inside the box. We can pretend the box is a cave or a spaceship or a castle. The box is fun. Let's keep the box on." Sam says. + +Tim and Sam start to argue. They pull and push the box. They shout and cry. They do not listen to each other. They are not happy. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the box on the house and the boys fighting. + +"Boys, boys, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? What is this box doing here?" Mom asks. + +Tim and Sam stop fighting. They tell Mom their story. They tell Mom their ideas. They tell Mom their feelings. + +Mom listens to them. She smiles. She hugs them. + +"Boys, I understand. You both have good ideas. You both want to play. But you also need to respect each other. You need to share and cooperate. You need to use kind words and not call each other stupid. You need to find a way to play together and have fun. Can you do that?" Mom asks. + +Tim and Sam nod. They say sorry to each other. They hug each other. + +"Mom, can we keep the box for the roof?" Sam asks. + +"Mom, can we cut the box to make it fit?" Tim asks. + +Mom thinks for a moment. She nods. + +"Yes, you can keep the box for the roof. And yes, you can cut the box to make it fit. But you need to be careful and ask me for help. And you need to clean up the mess afterwards. OK?" Mom says. + +Tim and Sam agree. They thank Mom. They smile. They are happy. + +They work together to cut the box. They make the box fit on the house. They make the box look like a roof. They decorate the box with stickers and crayons. They play with the house and the box. They have fun. They are brothers. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to go on journeys. They had a big map on their wall with many places and colors. Sometimes they asked their mom and dad to take them to a new place on the map. + +One day, they asked their mom and dad to go to the zoo. They had never seen the zoo before and they wanted to see the animals. Mom and dad said yes and they packed some snacks and water. They got in the car and drove for a long time. + +When they arrived at the zoo, they saw a big gate with a sign that said "Welcome to the Zoo". They gave their tickets to a nice lady and walked inside. They saw many impressive animals, like lions, elephants, monkeys, and penguins. They heard them roar, trumpet, chatter, and squawk. They learned their names and what they ate and where they lived. + +Lila and Ben were very happy and curious. They asked their mom and dad many questions about the animals. Mom and dad answered them as best as they could. They also took many pictures of the animals and the twins. + +After a few hours, they had seen all the animals and they were tired and hungry. They went to a picnic area and ate their snacks and water. They thanked their mom and dad for taking them to the zoo. They said it was the best journey ever. Mom and dad smiled and hugged them. They said they were proud of them for being so interested and polite. They got in the car and drove back home. They put their pictures on the map and dreamed of their next journey. +Anna and Ben like to play in the sand. They have a bucket and a shovel. They make a big hill with the sand. They want to put the bucket on top of the hill. They think it will look like a castle. + +Anna holds the bucket and Ben holds the shovel. They walk to the hill. Anna tries to put the bucket on the hill, but it is too high. She asks Ben to help her. Ben says he will pull the bucket up with the shovel. He puts the shovel under the bucket and pulls. + +But Ben pulls too hard. The bucket flies off the shovel and lands on Anna's head. Anna drops the bucket and cries. Ben says he is sorry. He did not mean to hurt Anna. He tries to take the bucket off Anna's head, but it is stuck. + +Some other kids see what happened. They laugh at Anna and Ben. They point and say, "Look at the bucket head!" Anna and Ben feel embarrassed. They wish they could hide. + +A nice teacher comes and helps them. She gently pulls the bucket off Anna's head. She hugs Anna and Ben and says it was an accident. She tells the other kids to stop laughing and be kind. She gives Anna and Ben a band-aid and a sticker. She says they can try to make the castle again. + +Anna and Ben smile and say thank you. They are still friends. They go back to the sand and make a new hill. They are careful with the bucket and the shovel. They make a beautiful castle. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play with puzzles. They have many puzzles with animals, cars, and flowers. They have a big box to keep their puzzles in. + +One day, they want to make a puzzle with a lion. They open the box and look for the lion puzzle. But they cannot find it. They see many pieces of different puzzles mixed together. Someone has scattered their puzzles! + +"Who did this?" Anna asks. She is angry and sad. She likes her puzzles. + +"I don't know," Ben says. He is scared. He thinks maybe a monster came and scattered their puzzles. + +They hear a noise from under the bed. They look and see their little brother, Sam. He is holding some puzzle pieces in his hands. He has a big smile on his face. + +"Sam!" Anna and Ben shout. "You scattered our puzzles!" + +Sam giggles. He does not understand. He likes to play with the puzzle pieces. He thinks they are funny and colorful. + +"Sam, you are naughty," Anna says. "You have to help us fix our puzzles. Or we will tell Mommy." + +Sam nods. He does not want to make Anna and Ben angry. He does not want Mommy to be mad at him. He gives them the puzzle pieces and helps them sort them out. + +Anna and Ben forgive Sam. They teach him how to make puzzles. They show him the lion puzzle. Sam likes the lion. He roars like a lion. They all laugh and play together. +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw many animals there. They saw ducks, rabbits, squirrels and birds. They liked to watch them and feed them. + +Then they saw a deer. The deer was big and brown. It had long legs and a long neck. It had horns on its head. Tom and Lily had never seen a deer before. They were curious and excited. + +"Look, Mom, a deer!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it's a deer. It's a different animal from the others. It lives in the forest, not in the park. It's very shy and gentle," Mom said. + +"Can we go closer to the deer, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Only if the deer lets us. We have to be very quiet and careful. We don't want to scare the deer or make it angry," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They followed Mom slowly and quietly. They held Mom's hand. They got closer to the deer. The deer looked at them with big eyes. It did not run away. It seemed curious too. + +"Hello, deer. We are Tom and Lily. We are friendly. We like you," Tom said softly. + +"Hello, deer. You are beautiful. We have some bread for you. Do you want some?" Lily said softly. + +The deer moved its ears and nose. It sniffed the air. It smelled the bread. It took a step towards Tom and Lily. It stretched its neck and licked the bread from their hands. It made a soft sound. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They felt happy. They had made a new friend. They petted the deer gently. The deer let them. It acted nice. + +Mom smiled too. She took a picture of Tom, Lily and the deer. She was proud of them. They had acted brave and kind. They had learned something new. They had seen a different animal. +Anna was very happy. She had a new brother. His name was Ben. He was very small and cute. He slept a lot in his crib. Anna wanted to play with him and show him her toys. + +"Can I hold him, Mommy?" Anna asked. + +"Not now, sweetie. He is too little. You have to be gentle and careful with him. Maybe when he is bigger, you can hold him and play with him." Mommy said. + +Anna nodded. She understood. She loved her brother and wanted him to be safe and happy. She gave him a soft kiss on his cheek. "I love you, Ben. You are my brother. I will be a good sister to you." She whispered. + +Mommy smiled. She was proud of Anna. She hugged her and said, "You are a good sister, Anna. And you are a good daughter. I love you, too." + +One day, Grandma and Grandpa came to visit. They were Anna's mommy's parents. They were very old and kind. They brought gifts for Anna and Ben. Anna got a new book and a doll. Ben got a blanket and a teddy bear. + +"Hello, Anna. You are so big and smart. How do you like your new brother?" Grandma asked. + +"I like him very much. He is my brother. I love him." Anna said. + +"That's wonderful, Anna. You are a lucky girl. And he is a lucky boy to have you as his sister." Grandpa said. + +They went to see Ben in his crib. He was awake and cooing. Grandma and Grandpa smiled. They bent down and touched his tiny hands and feet. They kissed his forehead. + +"Hello, Ben. You are so precious and beautiful. We are your grandma and grandpa. We love you." Grandma said. + +"Welcome to the family, Ben. You are our grandson. We are happy to meet you." Grandpa said. + +Ben looked at them with his big blue eyes. He smiled and gurgled. He reached out and grabbed Grandpa's beard. + +"Ouch! He has a strong grip. He is a smart boy." Grandpa said, laughing. + +Anna laughed, too. She was happy. She had a new brother and a loving family. She hugged Grandma and Grandpa and said, "Thank you for the gifts. I love you." + +They all hugged and kissed. They were a happy family. +Lily and Tom were at the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. Lily found a big shell that was shiny and pink. She showed it to Tom and said, "Look, Tom, I found a pretty shell. It shines like the sun." + +Tom wanted the shell too. He said, "No, Lily, that is my shell. I saw it first. Give it to me." He tried to grab the shell from Lily, but she held it tight. + +Lily said, "No, Tom, it is mine. I picked it up first. You can find another shell." She ran away from Tom, but he chased her. + +They ran and ran until they came to a rock. Behind the rock, they saw a crab. The crab was big and red. It had two claws and many legs. It looked angry and scared. + +The crab said, "Hey, you two, stop running. You are making too much noise. This is my home. Go away." + +Lily and Tom stopped running. They looked at the crab and felt sorry for it. They said, "Sorry, Mr. Crab. We did not mean to bother you. We were fighting over this shell." + +The crab looked at the shell and said, "That is a nice shell. It fits me well. Can I have it?" + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not want to give up the shell, but they did not want to make the crab sad. They decided to share the shell with the crab. They said, "OK, Mr. Crab. You can have the shell, but only for a little while. Then we can have it back." + +The crab said, "Thank you, kids. You are very kind. Here, you can play with my other shells. They are not as shiny, but they are still nice." + +Lily and Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Crab. You are very nice too. We can be friends." + +They played with the crab and the shells until Mom and Dad called them for lunch. They said goodbye to the crab and gave him back the shiny shell. They said, "We had fun with you, Mr. Crab. We hope to see you again." + +The crab said, "Me too, kids. You are welcome to visit me anytime. Have a good day." + +Lily and Tom ran back to Mom and Dad. They told them about the crab and the shell. They said, "We learned to share and make new friends. We had a great day at the beach." +Kim and Ben are kids. They like to play in the park. They see a pretty ball on the grass. It is red and shiny. + +"Look, a ball!" Kim says. "Let's get it!" + +They run to the ball. They do not see the big dog. The big dog is angry. It thinks the ball is its toy. + +"Ruff! Ruff!" The big dog barks. It jumps on Kim and Ben. It bites them hard. + +"Ow! Ow!" Kim and Ben cry. They are hurt and scared. They drop the ball. + +The big dog takes the ball. It runs away. Kim and Ben are sad. They have no ball. They have no fun. They have boo-boos. They want their mom and dad. +Anna likes to play with her toys. She has many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books and more. She plays with them every day in her room. But she does not like to store them. She leaves them on the floor, on the bed, on the table and everywhere. Her room is very messy. + +One day, her mom tells her to store her toys. She says, "Anna, you have to store your toys. If you do not store them, you will lose them or break them. And your room will look bad. Please store your toys in the box or on the shelf." Anna does not listen. She says, "No, I do not want to store them. I want to play with them. They are mine. I like them messy." + +Her mom is sad. She says, "Okay, Anna, you can play with your toys. But you have to store them later. I will come back soon and check on you." She leaves the room. Anna is happy. She plays with her toys more. She makes more mess. She throws them in the air, she piles them up, she rolls them around. She has fun. + +But then, something bad happens. She throws a car too high. It hits the lamp on the table. The lamp falls down and breaks. The glass cuts Anna's hand. It hurts a lot. She cries. She is scared. She calls for her mom. + +Her mom comes back. She sees the broken lamp, the blood, the toys and the mess. She is angry and worried. She says, "Anna, what did you do? Look at this mess. Look at your hand. You are hurt. Why did you not store your toys? Why did you not listen to me?" She hugs Anna and takes her to the bathroom. She cleans her hand and puts a bandage on it. She says, "Anna, you have to be careful. You have to store your toys. They are not safe if they are messy. They can hurt you or others. Do you understand?" Anna nods. She says, "I am sorry, mom. I was wrong. I will store my toys. I will not be messy again." She hugs her mom and says, "I love you, mom." Her mom says, "I love you too, Anna. Now, let's go and store your toys together." They go back to the room and store the toys. They put them in the box or on the shelf. They make the room look nice. Anna feels better. She learns a lesson. She says, "Mom, thank you for helping me store my toys. I will store them every day. I will not make a mess again." Her mom smiles. She says, "You are welcome, Anna. I am proud of you. You are a good girl." They hug and kiss. They are happy. The end. +Anna liked to create things with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of her family, her friends, and her toys. She also liked to create stories in her head and tell them to her brother Tom. + +One Sunday, Anna and Tom were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's create a game," Anna said to Tom. "We can pretend we are rich and live in a big house." + +"OK," Tom said. "How do we play?" + +Anna thought for a moment. "We can use these pillows and blankets to make a house. And we can use these coins and jewels to be our money. And we can use these hats and scarves to be our fancy clothes." + +Tom liked the idea. He helped Anna build the house and put the money and clothes inside. Then they pretended to be rich and have a lot of fun. They invited their stuffed animals to tea, they danced to music, and they bought new things with their money. + +They played until their mom called them for dinner. They put away their game and ran to the kitchen. + +"Did you have fun today?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we did," Anna said. "We created a game and pretended to be rich." + +"That sounds fun," Mom said. "But you know, you don't need money or things to be happy. You have each other, and that's the best thing you can have." + +Anna and Tom smiled and hugged each other. They knew Mom was right. They were happy with what they had. And they were happy to create new things every day. +Tom and Sue wanted to play with the horse. The horse was big and brown and had a soft mane. They liked to feed him carrots and apples and pet his nose. But today, the horse was wet. It had rained a lot and the horse was muddy and cold. + +"Can we seat on the horse?" Tom asked his mom. "We want to ride him around the farm." + +Mom shook her head. "No, Tom, not today. The horse is wet and you will get wet too. And he might slip and fall on the wet grass. It is not safe to seat on the horse today. Why don't you play with your toys instead?" + +Tom and Sue were sad. They did not want to play with their toys. They wanted to seat on the horse. They looked at the horse and he looked sad too. He was standing in his pen, shivering and lonely. + +"Maybe we can seat on the horse for a little bit," Sue whispered to Tom. "Just to make him happy. Mom won't see us. She is busy in the kitchen." + +Tom nodded. He liked Sue's idea. They waited until mom was not looking and then they ran to the horse. They climbed on his back and held on to his mane. The horse neighed and started to walk. Tom and Sue felt happy and brave. They did not care that they were wet. + +But mom saw them. She ran out of the kitchen and shouted, "Tom! Sue! Get down from the horse right now! You are in big trouble!" + +Tom and Sue heard mom and felt scared. They tried to get down from the horse, but they slipped on his wet fur. They fell to the ground and landed in a puddle. They were wet and muddy and sore. The horse stopped and looked at them. He snorted and shook his head. + +Mom reached them and helped them up. She was angry and worried. She checked them for bruises and cuts. She said, "Tom, Sue, why did you seat on the horse when I told you not to? You could have been hurt. And you made the horse unhappy too. He does not like to be wet and dirty. You have to listen to me. I know what is best for you and the horse." + +Tom and Sue felt sorry. They knew they had been bad. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We just wanted to play with the horse. We thought he was sad and we wanted to make him happy." + +Mom sighed. She said, "I know you love the horse, but you have to respect him too. He is not a toy. He is a living creature. He has feelings and needs. And he does not like to be wet. He likes to be dry and warm and clean. That is how you make him happy. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sue nodded. They said, "We understand, mom. We will not seat on the horse when he is wet again. We will wait until he is dry and the sun is shining. And we will ask you first." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That is good. I am glad you learned your lesson. Now let's go inside and get you dry and warm and clean too. And then we can have some cookies and milk." + +Tom and Sue smiled too. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love the horse too." + +They hugged mom and followed her inside. The horse watched them go. He felt happy too. He knew they were sorry and they cared for him. He hoped they would come back soon and play with him. But only when he was dry. +Lily wanted to go to the store with Mom. She liked to see the toys and the books and the candy. She also liked to help Mom carry the purse. The purse was big and pink and had a lot of things inside. Lily felt grown-up when she held the purse. + +But today, something bad happened at the store. A man with a mask and a hat came and tried to take Mom's purse. He was fierce and mean and scary. He pulled the purse hard and made Mom fall down. Lily was scared and angry. She wanted to help Mom. + +She remembered that Mom had a whistle in the purse. Mom said the whistle was for when she needed help. Lily reached into the purse and found the whistle. She blew it as loud as she could. The whistle made a lot of noise and everyone looked. The man with the mask and the hat got scared and ran away. Mom got up and hugged Lily. She said Lily was brave and smart and she loved her very much. Lily was happy and proud. She saved Mom and the purse. +Sara liked to play with her doll, True. True had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. Sara knew True was her best friend. She told True everything. She hugged True when she was sad. She shared True with her brother, Ben, sometimes. + +One day, Sara and Ben went to the park with Mom. Sara brought True with her. She wanted to show True the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. Ben brought his truck. He liked to make noises and pretend to drive. Sara and Ben played together for a while. Then, Sara saw a girl with a bike. The bike was shiny and had a basket. Sara wanted to try the bike. She asked the girl if she could. The girl said yes, but only if Sara gave her True. + +Sara thought for a moment. She liked the bike, but she loved True. She knew True would be sad if she left her. She knew Ben would miss True too. She knew the girl was not nice. She said no to the girl. She said True was her best friend. She said she would never trade True for anything. The girl got angry. She said True was ugly and boring. She said Sara was silly and stupid. She tried to grab True from Sara. + +Sara held True tight. She shouted for Mom. Mom came and saw what was happening. She scolded the girl. She said Sara was right. She said True was charming and special. She said the girl was rude and mean. She said the girl should apologize and leave. The girl did. She rode away on her bike. She looked sad and lonely. + +Sara was happy. She thanked Mom. She hugged True. She said she was sorry for thinking about the bike. She said she would never let go of True. She said True was her best friend. Ben came and joined them. He said he was proud of Sara. He said he liked True too. He said they were a good team. Mom smiled. She said they were. She said they should go home and have some cookies. Sara and Ben agreed. They walked home with Mom and True. They knew they had a good day. They knew they had a good family. They knew they had a good friend. +Mia was a young girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had long, yellow hair that Mia liked to brush and braid. One day, Mia's mom gave her a new bottle of shampoo. It was pink and smelled like flowers. + +"Can I use this shampoo for Lily?" Mia asked her mom. + +"Sure, honey. But be careful not to get it in her eyes. It might hurt," her mom said. + +Mia took the shampoo and Lily to the bathroom. She filled the sink with water and put some shampoo on her hand. She rubbed it gently on Lily's hair, making bubbles. + +"Lily, this shampoo is very nice. It makes your hair soft and shiny. Do you like it?" Mia said. + +Lily did not answer, because she was a doll. But Mia pretended that she did. + +"Yes, Mia. I like it very much. Thank you for taking care of me," Lily said in Mia's voice. + +Mia smiled and rinsed Lily's hair with water. She wrapped her in a towel and dried her hair with a hairdryer. She combed and braided her hair again. She put a pink bow on her head. + +"You look so pretty, Lily. Do you want to meet my other dolls?" Mia said. + +"Yes, Mia. I would love to meet them," Lily said. + +Mia took Lily to her room, where she had a big dollhouse. She introduced Lily to her other dolls, one by one. She told them their names and what they liked to do. The other dolls welcomed Lily and invited her to play with them. Mia was happy to have a new friend for her dolls. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm glad you're here, Lily. You're my best doll." +Tim and Sue were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dollhouse. They liked to gaze at the dollhouse and pretend they lived there. They made up stories about the dolls and their adventures. + +One day, their mom told them they had to go to the hospital. She said they were both sick and needed an operation. Tim and Sue were scared. They did not want to leave their dollhouse. They asked their mom if they could take it with them. Their mom said no, it was too big and heavy. + +At the hospital, Tim and Sue had to wear funny clothes and lie on beds with wires. They saw a man in a white coat who said he was the doctor. He said he would make them better. He gave them a mask to breathe and said they would fall asleep. Tim and Sue held hands and closed their eyes. + +When they woke up, they felt sore and tired. They asked their mom where their dollhouse was. Their mom said she had bad news. She said their house had burned down while they were at the hospital. She said they had lost everything, even their dollhouse. She said they had no money to buy a new one. She said they had to move to a small apartment with no toys. + +Tim and Sue cried and cried. They wished they had never gone to the hospital. They wished they had their dollhouse back. They wished they were rich. They hated the doctor and the operation. They hated their new life. They were very unhappy. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with a rope. The rope was tied to a branch. It looked like a swing. + +"Let's try it!" said Tom. He ran to the rope and grabbed it. He swung back and forth, laughing. + +"Me too!" said Sam. He waited for his turn. But Tom did not want to share. He swung faster and higher. + +"Stop it, Tom! It's my turn!" said Sam. He was angry. + +"No, it's not! It's mine!" said Tom. He was selfish. + +Sam had an idea. He saw a rock on the ground. He picked it up and threw it at Tom. He wanted to make him fall. + +But he was foolish. He did not aim well. The rock hit the rope, not Tom. The rope broke. Tom fell down. He hit his head on the ground. He did not laugh anymore. He did not move. + +Sam was scared. He ran to Tom and shook him. He cried. + +"Tom, Tom, wake up! I'm sorry, Tom! Please, wake up!" + +But Tom did not wake up. He was hurt. He needed help. + +Sam did not know what to do. He wished he had not thrown the rock. He wished he had shared the rope. He wished he had been kind. + +But it was too late. He had made a big mistake. He had lost his brother. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with many ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread. They ran to the pond and threw some bread in the water. + +But they did not see a lizard hiding in the grass. The lizard was hungry and angry. It did not like the ducks and fish. It wanted to eat the bread. It ran to the pond and jumped in the water. It made a big splash. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They saw the lizard swimming fast and biting the ducks and fish. They heard them quack and splash. They wanted to help them. They looked for a stick or a stone. But they could not find anything. + +The lizard saw them. It was not afraid. It wanted to scare them. It swam to the edge of the pond and climbed out. It hissed and showed its teeth. It ran to Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben screamed. They tried to run away. But they tripped and fell. The lizard bit Lily's leg. It hurt a lot. Lily cried. Ben tried to kick the lizard. But he missed and hit a rock. He broke his toe. He cried too. + +The lizard laughed. It was happy. It ate the bread and left. It did not care about Lily and Ben. They were alone and hurt. They wished they had not gone to the pond. They learned a hard lesson. They should not play near the pond. They should be careful of lizards. They should listen to their mom and dad. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. Lily saw a big red flower. She wanted to smell it. She ran to the flower and bent down. + +"Stop!" Tom shouted. "That flower is poison! It can make you sick!" + +But Lily did not hear him. She touched the flower and put it to her nose. She felt a sting. She dropped the flower and cried. + +Tom ran to Lily and hugged her. He saw a bee fly away from the flower. The bee had stung Lily. Lily's nose was red and swollen. + +"Let's go to Mommy," Tom said. "She can help you." + +They walked to the house. Lily was slow. She felt dizzy and hot. Tom was scared. He hoped Lily would be okay. + +Mommy saw them and ran to them. She saw Lily's nose and the flower. She knew what had happened. + +"Oh no, Lily, you touched the poison flower," Mommy said. "We have to go to the doctor. He can give you medicine." + +She picked up Lily and took her to the car. Tom followed them. He wished he had stopped Lily sooner. He hoped the doctor could make her better. He loved his sister. +Sam liked to listen to the radio with his dad. They would hear songs and stories and jokes. Sometimes, Sam would sing along or laugh or clap his hands. He liked to applaud when he heard something good. + +One day, the radio stopped working. Sam and his dad tried to turn it on and off, but nothing happened. Sam was sad. He wanted to hear the radio. His dad said they needed new batteries. + +Sam and his dad went to the store. They saw many things there. They saw toys and books and food and clothes. Sam wanted to look at everything, but his dad said they had to hurry. They found the batteries and paid for them. + +They went back home and put the batteries in the radio. Sam and his dad turned it on. The radio worked again! They heard a song they liked. Sam and his dad smiled and hugged. They sang along and applauded. Sam felt happy. He thought his dad was very strong and smart. He loved his dad and the radio. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. They ran to the slide and waited for their turn. + +"Can I go first?" asked Tim. + +"No, I want to go first!" said Kim. + +They started to argue and push each other. They did not notice a little girl who was behind them. She was scared and wanted to go down the slide too. + +"Excuse me, can I please go?" she said in a small voice. + +But Tim and Kim did not listen. They kept fighting and did not mention the girl at all. They did not see her sad face and her tears. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud scream. They turned around and saw the girl falling from the slide. She had tried to go around them, but she slipped and hit her head. She was bleeding and crying. + +Tim and Kim felt very bad. They had been so selfish and rude. They had hurt the girl and made her cry. They ran to help her and called for a grown-up. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" they said to the girl. + +They hugged her and gave her their toys. They said they would be nice to her and share the slide. They learned their lesson. They realized that they should not fight and ignore others. They should be kind and polite. They should mention when they see someone who needs help. They should care about other people's feelings and sight. +Lily and Anna are best friends. They like to play with dolls and dress up. One day, Lily finds a bracelet in her mom's drawer. It is shiny and has many colors. Lily thinks it is great. She puts it on her wrist and shows Anna. + +"Wow, Lily, you have a great bracelet!" Anna says. "Where did you get it?" + +"I found it in mom's drawer. It is so pretty. Do you want to try it?" Lily says. + +"Yes, please. Can I wear it for a little while?" Anna says. + +Lily nods and gives the bracelet to Anna. Anna puts it on her wrist and smiles. They play with their dolls and pretend they are princesses. + +But then, something bad happens. The bracelet breaks. The beads fall on the floor. Lily and Anna are sad and scared. + +"Oh no, Lily, I'm sorry. I broke your great bracelet. What will we do?" Anna says. + +Lily feels like crying. She loves the bracelet. She thinks her mom will be angry. But she also loves Anna. She does not want to lose her friend. + +"It's okay, Anna. It was an accident. We can solve this. We can fix the bracelet. We just need some string and a needle. Come on, let's go to my room. I have some in my craft box." Lily says. + +Lily and Anna go to Lily's room. They find the string and the needle. They pick up the beads from the floor. They work together to put the beads back on the string. They tie a knot at the end. They make the bracelet whole again. + +"Look, Lily, we did it. We solved the problem. We fixed the bracelet. It is great again." Anna says. + +Lily looks at the bracelet. It is still shiny and colorful. She is happy. She hugs Anna. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a great friend. You can keep the bracelet. It is a gift from me. I love you." Lily says. + +Anna hugs Lily back. She is happy too. She loves Lily. She loves the bracelet. It is a gift from her. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a great friend too. I love you. I love the bracelet. It is a treasure from you." Anna says. + +They put the bracelet on Anna's wrist. They smile. They play with their dolls and dress up. They are best friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the attic. Inside the box, there were many old things that belonged to their grandma. They saw a hat, a scarf, a sweater, and a blanket. All of them were made of wool. + +"Wow, look at these!" Ben said. "They are so soft and warm!" + +"Let's try them on!" Lily said. "It is cold today." + +They put on the woolen clothes and wrapped themselves in the blanket. They felt cozy and happy. + +"Grandma made these for us when we were babies," Ben said. "She is great at knitting." + +"Yes, she is," Lily said. "She loves us very much." + +They decided to call grandma and tell her how much they liked her gifts. They found the phone and dialed her number. + +"Hello, grandma!" Ben and Lily said together. + +"Hello, my darlings!" grandma said. "How are you?" + +"We are fine, grandma," Ben said. "We found your woolen things in the attic. They are great!" + +"We are wearing them now, grandma," Lily said. "They are so soft and warm!" + +"I'm so glad you like them, my darlings," grandma said. "I made them with love for you." + +"Thank you, grandma," Ben and Lily said together. "We love you!" + +They talked for a while and then said goodbye. They hugged each other and smiled. They felt lucky to have a great grandma who made them woolen things. +Lily likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She wants to learn how to cook. Mom says she can teach her some easy things. Lily is happy. + +First, mom teaches Lily how to wash her hands. She turns on the water and shows Lily how to use the soap. Lily rubs her hands with the soap and rinses them with the water. Mom says good job. + +Next, mom teaches Lily how to crack an egg. She takes an egg from the box and taps it on the edge of a bowl. She breaks the egg and lets the yolk and the white fall into the bowl. She tells Lily to do the same. Lily picks an egg and tries to copy mom. She taps the egg too hard and it breaks in her hand. She feels the gooey egg on her fingers and says yuck. + +Mom laughs and says it's okay. She helps Lily clean her hand and gives her another egg. She tells Lily to tap it gently and not squeeze it. Lily does as mom says and cracks the egg into the bowl. She smiles and says yay. + +Last, mom teaches Lily how to stir the eggs. She takes a whisk and shows Lily how to move it in circles in the bowl. She says this makes the eggs fluffy and yummy. She gives the whisk to Lily and lets her try. Lily holds the whisk and stirs the eggs. She likes the sound it makes. She says this is fun. + +Mom says Lily is a good helper and a fast learner. She says she will teach her more things later. She takes the bowl of eggs and puts it on the stove. She turns the knob and makes the fire. She says this is very useful but also very hot. She tells Lily to stay away from the fire and the knob. Lily nods and says okay. + +Mom cooks the eggs and makes toast. She puts them on plates and calls dad and Sam, Lily's brother. They all sit at the table and eat breakfast. Lily tells them she helped mom cook the eggs. They say wow and thank you. Lily feels proud and happy. She says she loves mom and cooking. Mom says she loves Lily too. +Tom is a creative boy. He likes to create things with wood. He has many tools and pieces of wood in his backyard. He can make cars, boats, houses and more. + +One day, he decides to create a big rocket. He finds a long and round piece of wood. He cuts it and paints it red. He adds a cone on top and four fins at the bottom. He makes a hole for a window and a door. He is very proud of his rocket. + +He calls his friend Lily to come and see. Lily is also creative. She likes to draw and color. She brings her crayons and paper. + +"Wow, Tom, your rocket is amazing!" Lily says. "Can I go inside?" + +"Sure, Lily, come on!" Tom says. He opens the door and they climb in. They sit on the floor and pretend to fly to the moon. + +"Look, Tom, I drew a picture of us in the rocket!" Lily says. She shows him her paper. It has two smiling faces, a red rocket and a yellow moon. + +"That's awesome, Lily!" Tom says. "You are very creative too!" + +They laugh and hug. They are happy to have each other as friends. They love to create and imagine. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of spaghetti. They liked to make shapes and animals with the spaghetti, and pretend they were in a pasta land. + +One day, they had a fight over the spaghetti. Ben wanted to make a long snake, and Lily wanted to make a round ball. They pulled and tugged at the spaghetti, and it broke into pieces. They both got angry and shouted at each other. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the spaghetti all over the floor and the twins crying. She was not happy. She told them to stop fighting and to clean up the mess. She said they had to share and be kind to each other, or they would not get any dessert. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They helped each other to pick up the spaghetti and put it back in the box. They decided to make a snake and a ball together, and have fun. + +Their mom smiled and praised them for being good. She said they could have some ice cream for dessert, because they were great kids. Ben and Lily were happy and thanked their mom. They learned that sharing and being kind was better than fighting and weeping. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play games. One day, they find a big box in the attic. The box has many pieces of wood with shapes and colors on them. The box says "chess". + +"What is chess?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a puzzle," Lily says. + +They open the box and try to fit the pieces together. But they are not a puzzle. They are different from each other. Some have crowns, some have horses, some have towers. They have no picture to follow. + +"This is hard," Tom says. He struggles to make sense of the pieces. + +"Maybe it is a game," Lily says. She looks at the board with squares. She puts some pieces on the board. She moves them around. + +"How do you play?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe we make rules," Lily says. + +They make up rules as they go. They take turns to move the pieces. They try to capture each other's pieces. They have fun. + +They play for a long time. They do not notice that their mom is watching them from the door. She smiles. She is proud of her twins. They are intelligent. They can learn new things. They can use their imagination. They can play chess. +Timmy and Lily went to the park with Mommy. They saw a big tent with many colors. Mommy said it was a circus. Timmy and Lily wanted to see the circus. Mommy bought tickets and they went inside. + +The circus had many animals and people. They did funny and amazing things. Timmy and Lily clapped and laughed. They liked the circus. Then a clown came out. He had a big red nose, a funny hat and big shoes. He made jokes and tricks. He asked for a volunteer from the audience. He pointed at Timmy. + +"Come here, little boy. Don't be shy. I have a surprise for you." The clown said. + +Timmy was scared. He did not want to go. He hid behind Mommy. But the clown insisted. He grabbed Timmy's hand and pulled him to the stage. Lily and Mommy watched. + +The clown gave Timmy a balloon. He said it was magic. He told Timmy to blow it up. Timmy did as he was told. He blew and blew. The balloon got bigger and bigger. The clown smiled. + +"Keep blowing, little boy. The balloon will make you fly." The clown said. + +Timmy blew harder. He wanted to fly. The balloon got very big. It filled the stage. The clown laughed. He took a pin from his pocket. He popped the balloon. + +BANG! + +The balloon burst. The air came out. It was very loud. Timmy was scared. He fell to the ground. He cried. The clown laughed harder. He pointed at Timmy. + +"Look at him. He is so silly. He thought he could fly. He is a fool." The clown said. + +The audience laughed too. They thought it was funny. Timmy felt ashamed. He wished he was not there. He wished he was with Mommy and Lily. He wished the clown would go away. + +But the clown did not go away. He had another trick. He took a spray can from his pocket. He sprayed Timmy with something cold. It was ice. It covered Timmy's body. Timmy felt cold. He could not move. He was frozen. + +"Look at him now. He is a statue. He is so cold. He is a joke." The clown said. + +The audience laughed louder. They thought it was hilarious. Timmy felt more ashamed. He wanted to cry. He wanted to run. He wanted to be warm. He wanted the ice to melt. + +But the ice did not melt. It stayed on Timmy's body. Timmy was stuck. He could not breathe. He could not live. He died. + +The end. +One day, Ben and Mia went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw many things in the water, like fish and seaweed and rocks. + +Ben saw something shiny and red. He ran to it and picked it up. It was a crab! The crab was not happy. It pinched Ben's finger with its claw. Ben cried out and dropped the crab. He ran to Mom and showed her his finger. It was red and sore. + +Mia saw the crab on the sand. She was curious. She walked to it and bent down. She wanted to look at it closer. She was careless. She did not see the crab's other claw. The crab pinched Mia's nose with its claw. Mia screamed and jumped back. She ran to Dad and showed him her nose. It was red and sore. + +Mom and Dad hugged Ben and Mia. They said they were sorry. They said the crab was scared and angry. They said they should be careful and gentle with animals. They said they should look but not touch. Ben and Mia nodded. They said they were sorry too. They said they learned their lesson. They said they still liked the beach. They said they wanted to play some more. Mom and Dad smiled. They said okay. They said they loved them. They gave them some ice and a kiss. They all went back to the sand and looked for shells. They saw many things in the water, but they did not touch the crabs. +Lily and Anna were sisters. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big box under a tree. It had a bow and a tag. The tag said: "For Lily and Anna. Do not open until your birthday." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to know what was in the box. She said to Anna: "Let's open it. Just a little peek. Mom and Dad won't know." Anna was scared. She said: "No, Lily. We have to wait. It's a surprise. Mom and Dad will be mad if we open it." + +Lily did not listen. She ran to the box and pulled the bow. She lifted the lid. She saw something furry and brown. It moved and made a noise. Lily screamed. Anna ran to her. They saw a puppy. It jumped out of the box and licked their faces. It was cute and friendly. + +Mom and Dad heard the scream. They came to the garden. They saw Lily and Anna and the puppy. They were not mad. They smiled. They said: "Surprise! Happy birthday, girls! We got you a puppy. His name is Max. He is your new friend." + +Lily and Anna hugged Mom and Dad. They said: "Thank you! We love you! We love Max!" They played with the puppy. They were happy. They learned a lesson. They did not shake the box. They waited for their birthday. They got a big surprise. +One day, a clever bee was flying over a pond. He saw some flowers on the other side and wanted to get some nectar. He flew fast and low, but he did not see a frog sitting on a lily pad. + +The frog saw the bee and opened his mouth wide. He wanted to catch the bee and eat him. He jumped up and tried to snap his tongue at the bee. But the bee was too clever. He dodged the tongue and flew higher. + +The frog was angry and tried again. He jumped higher and higher, but he could not reach the bee. The bee laughed and buzzed around the frog's head. He teased the frog and said, "You are too slow and fat. You cannot catch me. I am too clever and fast." + +The frog was very angry and very hungry. He jumped one last time, as high as he could. But he missed the bee and landed in the water with a big splash. The water was cold and wet. The frog felt silly and sad. + +The bee flew away to the flowers. He was happy and proud. He said, "I am a clever bee. I tricked the frog and escaped. He cannot splash me or eat me. I am the best." +Tom and Mia like to play in the garden. They dig in the dirt and find many things. Sometimes they find worms, sometimes they find stones, sometimes they find roots. + +One day, they find a big root that looks like a snake. Tom picks it up and says, "Look, Mia, I have a snake!" + +Mia is frightened. She does not like snakes. She screams and runs away. "No, Tom, put it down! It is scary!" + +Tom laughs and chases her. He thinks it is funny. He says, "Don't be scared, Mia, it is not a snake. It is a root. I can create something with it. Watch!" + +He stops and bends the root. He makes it into a circle. He puts it on his head. He says, "Look, Mia, I have a hat!" + +Mia stops and looks. She sees that it is not a snake. It is a root. She thinks it is silly. She laughs and says, "That is not a hat, Tom, that is a root. You look funny!" + +Tom and Mia are not frightened anymore. They are happy. They play with the root and create more things. They have fun in the garden. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy trains on the floor. They liked to make noises and pretend they were real trains. Lily had a red train and Ben had a blue train. They took turns to go first on the track. + +"Choo choo!" said Lily, as she moved her train along the track. "My train is fast and strong. It can go up hills and over bridges." + +"Choo choo!" said Ben, as he followed her with his train. "My train is fast and strong too. It can go through tunnels and across rivers." + +They played happily for a while, until they saw a big pot on the stove. It was making a lot of noise and steam. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Look, Lily, look!" said Ben, pointing to the pot. "There is steam coming out of the pot. It looks like a train!" + +"Wow, Ben, wow!" said Lily, nodding. "It does look like a train. Maybe it is a train. Let's go and see!" + +They got up and ran to the pot. They did not see their mom, who was in the other room. They did not hear her say, "Be careful, kids, the pot is hot!" + +They reached the pot and tried to lift the lid. But the lid was too heavy and too hot. They burned their fingers and dropped the lid. They cried out in pain and fear. + +Their mom heard them and came running. She saw what had happened and hugged them. She put some ice on their fingers and kissed them. She was not angry, but she was worried. + +"Kids, kids, what were you doing?" she asked. "You know you should not touch the pot. It is very hot and dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly." + +"We are sorry, mom, we are sorry," said Lily and Ben, sniffling. "We wanted to see the train in the pot. It looked like a train. It had steam." + +Mom smiled and shook her head. She understood their curiosity, but she also wanted them to be safe. She explained to them that the pot was not a train, but a soup. She said that the steam was not smoke, but water. She said that they should always ask before touching something they did not know. + +Lily and Ben listened and nodded. They learned their lesson. They said they would not touch the pot again. They said they would be careful and ask questions. + +Mom was proud of them. She said they were good and smart kids. She said she loved them very much. She said they could have some soup later, if they wanted. + +Lily and Ben smiled and hugged her. They said they loved her too. They said they wanted some soup, but only after they played some more with their trains. They said they still liked trains, even if they were not in the pot. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all the time. She sang in the morning, she sang at lunch, she sang in the bath. She sang loud and happy. She sang songs she knew and songs she made up. + +But her big brother Ben did not like her singing. He said it was too noisy and annoying. He said she should be quiet and let him watch TV. He said her singing was cheap and bad. + +One day, Mom made steak for dinner. Lily loved steak. She said it was yummy and juicy. She sang a song about steak. She sang, "Steak, steak, I love steak. Steak is good for me. Steak, steak, I want steak. Steak makes me happy." + +But Ben did not love steak. He said it was tough and dry. He said he wanted pizza. He said steak was cheap and gross. He said, "Steak, steak, I hate steak. Steak is bad for me. Steak, steak, I don't want steak. Steak makes me angry." + +He grabbed Lily's steak from her plate and threw it on the floor. Lily was shocked and sad. She cried, "Hey, that's my steak! You can't do that! That's not nice!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the steak on the floor and Lily's tears. She was angry and disappointed. She said, "Ben, what did you do? That was Lily's steak! You can't take her food and waste it! That's not fair!" + +She took Ben's plate and put it in the sink. She said, "You don't get any dinner tonight. You go to your room and think about what you did. You say sorry to Lily and Mom." + +Ben was ashamed and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Mom. I was mean and rude. I won't do it again." + +He went to his room and felt hungry and sad. He wished he had been nice to Lily and her singing. He wished he had tried the steak and said thank you. + +Lily hugged Mom and said, "It's okay, Mom. I forgive Ben. He was just grumpy. Maybe he will like my singing tomorrow." + +She ate her steak and sang a song about love. She sang, "Love, love, I love love. Love is good for me. Love, love, I give love. Love makes me happy." +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. "You can go with me." + +"No, thank you, Lily. It is too high. I might fall and hurt my skin." Tom says. He points to his knee, where he has a band-aid. + +Lily looks at Tom's knee. She remembers when she fell and scraped her skin. It was not nice. She had to go to the nurse and get a band-aid too. + +"I know, Tom. It hurts when you scrape your skin. But the slide is safe. There is a part where you can hold on. And there is a part where you can land softly. See?" Lily shows Tom the slide. + +Tom looks at the slide. He sees the part where he can hold on. He sees the part where he can land softly. He thinks maybe it is not so scary. He trusts Lily. She is his friend. + +"Okay, Lily. I will try. But you have to go with me." Tom says. + +"Of course, Tom. I will go with you. We are friends." Lily says. She smiles and takes Tom's hand. They go to the slide together. + +They climb up the steps. They sit on the slide. They hold on to the part where they can hold on. They look at each other and count. + +"One, two, three, go!" They say together. They slide down the slide. They feel the wind in their hair. They feel the sun on their skin. They feel happy. + +They land softly on the part where they can land softly. They laugh and hug. They did it. They went on the slide. + +They look at their skin. It is not scraped. It is tidy. They look at each other. They are proud. They are friends. They go on the slide again. And again. And again. They have fun. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They were having fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise in the sky. It was thunder. Sara and Tom were scared. They did not like thunder. They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Mom, mom, there is thunder!" Sara cried. + +"Mom, mom, can we go home?" Tom asked. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. Thunder is just a sound. It can't hurt you. It is God's way of saying hello." + +"But it is so loud and scary!" Sara said. + +"Sometimes things that are loud are not scary. Sometimes they are gentle and kind. Like a lion's roar, or a drum's beat, or a friend's laugh. You just have to listen with your heart, not your ears." Mom said. + +She pointed to the sky, where they saw a bright rainbow. "Look, there is a gift from God. A rainbow is a sign of love and peace. It is a gentle thing, even though it is made by thunder and rain." + +Sara and Tom looked at the rainbow and smiled. They felt better. They learned that thunder was not so bad after all. They thanked their mom for caring for them and making them feel safe. They hugged her and said, "We love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, my loves. Now, do you want to play some more?" + +Sara and Tom nodded and ran back to their ball. They played happily, while the rainbow shone in the sky. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play at the beach. One day, they saw a big seal on the sand. The seal looked sad and hurt. It had a rope around its neck. + +"Let's help the seal!" Tom said. "Maybe we can cut the rope and make it happy." + +"But what if the seal bites us?" Sue said. "Or what if someone sees us and gets angry? Maybe the seal belongs to someone rich who wants to keep it." + +Tom and Sue did not know what to do. They decided to ask their mom, who was nearby. They ran to her and told her about the seal. + +Mom listened to them and smiled. "You are very kind and brave to want to help the seal," she said. "But you are also right to be careful. The seal does not belong to anyone. It is a wild animal that needs to be free. The rope is hurting it and making it sick. We should call the animal helpers who can take care of it and bring it back to the water." + +Tom and Sue nodded. They followed their mom to the phone and called the animal helpers. Soon, a big truck came and some nice people came out. They gently lifted the seal and cut the rope. They put the seal in a big tank with water and fish. The seal looked happier and thanked them with a loud bark. + +Tom and Sue were happy too. They learned that helping others is good, but sometimes you need to ask for help too. They also learned that animals are not toys or things that you can own. They are living beings that deserve respect and freedom. They waved goodbye to the seal and hoped it would have a good life. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a deer in the grass. The deer was soft and brown. Lily and Tom wanted to pet the deer. + +"Can we go near the deer?" Lily asked Tom. + +"OK, but be quiet and slow," Tom said. + +They walked to the deer. The deer did not run away. Lily and Tom touched the deer's fur. It was warm and soft. They liked the deer. + +But then a man came. The man had a big stick. The man was angry. He shouted at Lily and Tom. + +"Get away from my deer! This is my deer! I will remove you!" the man said. + +He ran to Lily and Tom. He swung his stick. He hit Tom on the head. Tom fell down. He did not move. He was hurt. + +Lily screamed. She was scared. She ran away from the man and the deer. She cried for help. + +But no one came. The man and the deer were alone in the park. The man smiled. He had his deer. He did not care about Lily and Tom. He was bad. +Lily was a naughty girl. She liked to take things that were not hers. One day, she saw a shiny shoe in the park. It was red and had a bow on it. Lily wanted the shoe very much. She ran to the shoe and took it. + +"Hey, that's my shoe!" a voice said. Lily turned and saw a boy. He was angry and sad. He had only one shoe on his foot. "Give it back to me!" + +"No, it's mine now!" Lily said. She ran away with the shoe. The boy chased her, but he was slow. He cried and shouted for help. + +Lily thought she was clever. She had a new shoe and no one could catch her. But she did not see the big rock on the ground. She tripped over the rock and fell. The shoe flew out of her hand and landed in a puddle. It was wet and dirty. + +Lily hurt her knee and her elbow. She also lost the shoe. She was in pain and scared. She wanted her mommy. She looked around and saw the boy. He had found his shoe and put it on. He was still angry and sad. He looked at Lily and said, "You are a bad girl. You stole my shoe and made me cry. You deserve to be punished." + +He picked up a stick and hit Lily on the head. Lily screamed and cried. She was sorry for what she did, but it was too late. The boy ran away with his shoe. Lily was alone and hurt. She had no shoe and no friend. She was frustrated and sad. She wished she had been a good girl. +Lily and Ben are friends. They go to the same school. They like to play and learn together. Tomorrow, they have an exam. The exam is about animals and colors. + +Lily is nervous. She does not know all the animals and colors. She asks Ben for help. "Ben, can you help me study for the exam? I do not know some animals and colors." + +Ben is reliable. He is a good friend. He says, "Sure, Lily. I can help you. I know all the animals and colors. We can use my book and my toys. Come to my house after school." + +Lily and Ben go to Ben's house. They look at the book and the toys. Ben shows Lily the animals and the colors. He says, "This is a dog. It is brown. This is a cat. It is black. This is a bird. It is blue. This is a fish. It is orange." He asks Lily to repeat after him. + +Lily repeats after Ben. She learns the animals and the colors. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You are reliable. You helped me study for the exam. Now I know all the animals and colors." + +Ben smiles. He says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too. You are smart. You learned fast. I am sure you will do well on the exam. Good luck, Lily." +Sara and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Sara is a lion and Tom is a monkey. + +"Roar!" Sara says. "I am a big and strong lion. I can catch anything I want." + +"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Tom says. "I am a fast and smart monkey. I can climb and swing on the trees." + +They chase each other around the couch and the table, laughing and growling. + +"Kids, it's time for lunch!" their parent calls from the kitchen. "Are you hungry?" + +Sara and Tom stop playing and look at each other. They feel their tummies rumbling. + +"Yes, we are hungry!" they say together. + +They run to the kitchen and see their parent smiling. Their parent has made them sandwiches and fruit and milk. + +"Here you go, my little lion and monkey," their parent says. "Eat up and enjoy." + +Sara and Tom sit down and start eating. They thank their parent and tell them how much they love the food. + +They are happy and full. They hug their parent and say they want to play some more. + +"Okay, but be careful and don't make a mess," their parent says. "And don't forget to clean up your toys later." + +Sara and Tom nod and go back to the living room. They pick up their toys and put them in a box. Then they decide to play something else. + +"Let's be pirates!" Sara says. + +"Arrr!" Tom says. + +They grab some hats and scarves and pretend to sail a ship. They have a lot of fun and use their imagination. They are glad they have each other and their parent. They are a happy family. +It was a cold day and Lily wanted to play outside. She put on her coat, hat and boots, but she could not find her gloves. She looked in her closet, under her bed and in the toy box, but they were not there. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, where are my gloves?" + +Mom said, "I don't know, Lily. Maybe you left them at school or at grandma's house. Do you have another pair?" + +Lily said, "No, I only have one pair. They are pink and warm and comfortable. I like them a lot." + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Maybe we can buy you new gloves later. But for now, you can use my gloves. They are big, but they will keep your hands warm." + +Lily said, "Thank you, Mom. Can I go outside now?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful and don't stay too long. It is very cold outside." + +Lily said, "OK, Mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Have fun." + +Lily put on Mom's gloves and went outside. They were big and floppy, but they were warm and cozy. She made a snowman, threw snowballs and slid on the ice. She had a lot of fun with Mom's gloves. +One day, a purple rabbit was hopping in the forest. He saw a big tree with many nuts. He wanted to eat some nuts, but they were too high for him. He saw a stick on the ground and had an idea. + +He picked up the stick and tried to strike the nuts with it. He swung the stick hard, but he missed the nuts. He swung the stick again, but he hit a bird's nest instead. The nest fell down and the eggs broke. The bird was very angry and flew at the rabbit. + +"Stop! Stop! Why did you strike my nest?" the bird cried. "You broke my eggs and hurt my babies!" + +The rabbit was scared and sorry. He dropped the stick and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to strike your nest. I wanted to strike the nuts. I was hungry and the nuts looked yummy." + +The bird was still angry, but he saw the rabbit's tears. He said, "You should not strike things that are not yours. You should ask before you take. You should be careful and kind. You should think of others, not only yourself." + +The rabbit nodded and said, "You are right, you are right. I was wrong and selfish. I will not strike things again. I will ask and share. I will be careful and kind. I will think of others, not only myself." + +The bird calmed down and said, "I forgive you, but you have to help me. You have to find a new nest and new eggs for me. You have to be my friend and protect me from danger." + +The rabbit agreed and said, "I will help you, I will help you. I will find a new nest and new eggs for you. I will be your friend and protect you from danger." + +The bird and the rabbit worked together and found a new nest and new eggs. They became friends and lived happily in the forest. They learned to respect and care for each other. They also learned to enjoy the nuts together, but only after asking the tree. +Lily and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with blocks and cars. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad give them a big present. They open it together. Inside, there are many new blocks and cars. Lily and Ben clap their hands and say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad!" + +They start to build a tower with the blocks. They add more and more blocks. They make the tower very tall. They put a car on top of the tower. They say, "Look, Mom and Dad, we made a tower!" + +Mom and Dad smile and say, "Wow, that's a great tower! You are very clever!" + +Lily and Ben are cheerful. They hug Mom and Dad. They say, "We love you, Mom and Dad!" + +They play with their new blocks and cars all day. They have a lot of fun. They are very happy. It is a good birthday. +Sara liked to organize her toys. She had a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a shelf for her books. She liked to make them neat and pretty. She was very proud of her toys. + +One day, her friend Lily came to play. Lily liked to make a mess. She took out Sara's dolls and cars and books and threw them everywhere. She did not care if they got dirty or broken. She said it was more fun that way. + +Sara was very sad and angry. She asked Lily to stop and help her organize her toys again. But Lily did not listen. She said she did not like to organize. She liked to play however she wanted. + +Sara had an idea. She said to Lily, "If you help me organize my toys, I will let you play with my soft bear. He is very cuddly and nice. He is my favorite toy. But you have to promise to be gentle with him. Do you promise?" + +Lily looked at the soft bear. He was very cute and fluffy. She wanted to play with him. She said, "Okay, I promise. I will help you organize your toys. And then I will play with your soft bear." + +Sara smiled. She thought Lily was her friend again. She did not know that Lily was lying. She did not know that Lily did not keep her promises. She did not know that Lily was going to do something very bad to her soft bear. +Anna liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted on paper, on wood, on stones. But her favorite thing to paint on was cloth. She had a big cloth that her grandma gave her. It was rare and soft. It had many flowers on it. + +One day, Anna wanted to paint on the cloth. She took her paints and brushes and went to the garden. She spread the cloth on the grass. She looked at the flowers and decided to paint more of them. She dipped her brush in red and made a big circle. Then she dipped it in yellow and made a small dot. She smiled. She had made a poppy. + +She painted more flowers on the cloth. She used blue, pink, purple, orange, and green. She was happy. She did not see that her brother Tom was watching her. Tom was bored. He wanted to play with Anna. He saw her paints and brushes. He had an idea. + +He ran to Anna and grabbed a brush. He dipped it in black and made a big line on the cloth. He laughed. He had made a worm. Anna saw what he did and gasped. She was angry. She shouted at Tom. + +"Tom, no! You ruined my cloth! It was rare and pretty! Now it has a worm on it! Go away!" + +Tom was surprised. He did not think Anna would be so mad. He dropped the brush and ran away. He was sad. He did not mean to make Anna cry. He just wanted to have fun. + +Anna cried and cried. She looked at her cloth and felt sad. She did not know how to fix it. She wished Tom had not done that. She wished he had asked her to play. She loved her brother, but he was naughty. She did not know what to do. +Sara and Tom are friends. They live in a big city with many cars and buildings. Sara and Tom like to play in the park and see the birds and flowers. + +One day, Sara tells Tom a secret. She says, "I am going to a new place with my family. It is called a country. It has many trees and animals and no cars and buildings. I am very curious to see it." + +Tom is sad. He says, "But I will miss you, Sara. You are my best friend. How long will you be gone?" + +Sara says, "I will be gone for two weeks. But I will write you a letter and send you a picture of the country. And I will come back and tell you everything I see and do." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Okay, Sara. I hope you have fun in the country. I will wait for your letter and picture. And I will tell you what I do in the city." + +Sara and Tom hug. They say, "Bye, bye, friend. See you soon." They wave as Sara gets in the car with her family. Tom watches as the car drives away. He thinks, "I miss Sara already. But I am also curious about the country." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with numbers. Anna has a card with a number on it. Ben has to guess the number. + +"Is it one?" Ben asks. + +"No, it is not one," Anna says. + +"Is it two?" Ben asks. + +"No, it is not two," Anna says. + +"Is it three?" Ben asks. + +"No, it is not three," Anna says. + +Ben thinks hard. He does not know what number it is. He looks at Anna. Anna smiles. + +"Is it zero?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, it is zero!" Anna says. "You are very smart, Ben. You guessed the number." + +Ben is happy. He hugs Anna. Anna hugs him back. + +"Zero is a beautiful number," Ben says. + +"Yes, it is," Anna says. "And you are a beautiful friend." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see many flowers in the park. Lily likes the yellow ones. She says they are daisies. + +"Look, Ben, I found a daisy!" Lily says. She picks the flower and holds it in her hand. "It is pretty and sunny. Do you want one?" + +Ben nods. He likes daisies too. He looks for a daisy. He sees one near a big tree. He runs to the tree and bends down to pick the flower. But he hears a loud noise. It is a dog. The dog is barking and running to Ben. Ben is scared. He drops the flower and runs away. + +"Help, Lily, help!" Ben cries. He runs to Lily and hugs her. Lily sees the dog. The dog is big and brown and noisy. Lily is brave. She holds her daisy and waves it at the dog. She says in a loud voice: + +"Go away, dog, go away! You are noisy and mean. You scared Ben. We do not want to play with you. We want to play with daisies. Go away, dog, go away!" + +The dog stops barking. He looks at Lily and her daisy. He tilts his head and wags his tail. He is not mean. He is friendly. He wants to play with Lily and Ben. He runs to them and licks their faces. Lily and Ben laugh. They are not scared anymore. They pet the dog and give him their daisies. The dog is happy. He likes daisies too. He plays with Lily and Ben in the park. They are friends. They have fun. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, like cars, dolls, blocks and books. But they do not like to put their toys away when they are done. They leave them on the floor, on the couch, on the table and everywhere. + +One day, their mom comes home from work and sees the mess. She frowns and says, "Sara and Ben, what is this? Why are your toys all over the place? You know you have to tidy up after you play. It is not nice to leave things like this." + +Sara and Ben look at their mom and feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We were having fun and we forgot to tidy up. We will do it now, we promise." + +Their mom says, "Okay, but you have to be quick. We have to go to the store soon. And I have a surprise for you. I found something shiny and pretty for you at work. Do you want to see it?" + +Sara and Ben nod and smile. They love surprises. They hurry and put their toys away in their boxes and baskets. They make the living room look tidy and clean. Then they run to their mom and hug her. + +Their mom says, "Good job, Sara and Ben. You are very good at tidying up. Now, look what I have for you. It is a copper coin. It is very old and rare. It has a picture of a king on one side and a lion on the other. Do you like it?" + +Sara and Ben look at the copper coin and gasp. It is very shiny and pretty. They have never seen anything like it. They say, "Wow, mom. It is amazing. Thank you so much. Can we share it?" + +Their mom says, "Of course you can. It is yours to keep. You can take turns to hold it and look at it. But be careful not to lose it or scratch it. It is very special." + +Sara and Ben say, "We will, mom. We will take good care of it. We love you, mom. You are the best." + +Their mom says, "I love you too, Sara and Ben. You are the best too. Now, let's go to the store. Maybe we can find some more shiny and pretty things there." +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used some things from the cupboard, like flour and sugar and salt. + +"Look, Lily, I made a cake!" Tom said, showing her a bowl of white and brown goo. "Do you want some?" + +Lily looked at the bowl and made a face. "No, thank you, Tom. That does not look like a cake. That looks like a mess. I do not want to eat that." + +Tom felt sad. He had worked hard on his cake. He thought it looked good. He wanted Lily to try it. He said, "Please, Lily, just have a bite. It is very tasty. I promise." + +Lily shook her head. She refused to eat Tom's cake. She did not trust him. He was not reliable. Sometimes he played tricks on her. Sometimes he gave her things that were not food, like mud or grass or worms. She said, "No, Tom, I do not want your cake. I want a real cake. A cake that comes from the oven, not from the cupboard." + +Tom sighed. He knew Lily was right. His cake was not real. It was just pretend. He wished he had a real cake to share with her. He said, "Okay, Lily, I understand. Maybe we can make a real cake together. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily smiled. She liked the idea of making a real cake with Tom. She said, "Yes, Tom, I want to help you. That sounds fun. Let's go and ask Mom if we can use the oven." + +They put away the things from the cupboard and washed their hands. They went to find Mom and asked her if they could make a real cake. Mom said yes and helped them find a recipe and the ingredients. They mixed and poured and baked and waited. Soon, they had a real cake that smelled and looked and tasted delicious. They cut a slice for each of them and ate it happily. They thanked Mom and hugged each other. They were glad they were friends. They decided to play chefs again tomorrow. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, Tim got a new drum for his birthday. He was very happy and wanted to show Sam his drum. + +"Look, Sam, I have a drum!" Tim said. "It makes a loud noise when I hit it. Do you want to try?" + +Sam nodded and reached for the drum. But Tim pulled it away. + +"No, it is my drum!" Tim said. "You can't play with it. It is only for me." + +Sam felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with the drum too. He thought Tim was not a good friend. + +"That is not fair, Tim!" Sam said. "You are being mean. You should share your toys. I always share my toys with you." + +Tim did not listen. He kept hitting the drum and making a lot of noise. He did not care about Sam's feelings. + +Sam decided to leave. He did not want to play with Tim anymore. He went to find another friend who would be nice to him. + +On his way, he met Mia. Mia had a modest doll. She liked to dress her doll and comb her hair. She saw Sam and smiled. + +"Hi, Sam," Mia said. "Do you want to play with me and my doll? You can have a turn if you want." + +Sam smiled back. He liked Mia. She was kind and generous. He did not care much about dolls, but he was happy to play with her. + +"Thank you, Mia," Sam said. "You are a good friend. You offer to share your toys. That is very nice of you." + +Mia and Sam played together and had fun. They did not need a loud drum to enjoy themselves. They just needed a good friend. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with bricks. They have many bricks of different colors. They can make houses, towers, cars and animals with bricks. + +One day, they find a big blue brick in the park. They have never seen a blue brick before. They think it is very pretty and special. They both want to play with it. + +"Can I have the blue brick?" Tom asks. + +"No, I saw it first. It is mine!" Lily says. + +They start to pull the blue brick from each other. They are angry and sad. + +"Stop! Stop!" a voice says. It is their teacher, Miss Rose. She sees them fighting over the blue brick. + +"What is going on here?" she asks. + +"Tom and Lily both want the blue brick. They are not sharing," a boy says. + +Miss Rose looks at Tom and Lily. She says, "You are friends. You should not fight over a brick. You should share and take turns. How about this? Tom can play with the blue brick for ten minutes, and then Lily can play with it for ten minutes. And then you can swap again. Is that fair?" + +Tom and Lily think for a moment. They nod their heads. + +"OK, Miss Rose. We will do that," they say. + +"Good. And can you promise me something?" Miss Rose asks. + +"What?" Tom and Lily ask. + +"Can you promise me that you will be kind and gentle with the blue brick? It is not a toy. It is a part of the park. You should not break it or throw it or lose it. You should put it back where you found it when you are done playing. Can you promise me that?" Miss Rose asks. + +Tom and Lily look at the blue brick. They see that it is not a toy. It is a part of the park. They feel sorry for fighting over it. + +"Yes, Miss Rose. We promise. We will be kind and gentle with the blue brick. We will put it back where we found it when we are done playing," they say. + +"Good. I am proud of you. Now, go and have fun with the blue brick. But remember your promise," Miss Rose says. + +Tom and Lily smile. They say thank you to Miss Rose. They go and play with the blue brick. They share and take turns. They make a house, a tower, a car and an animal with the blue brick. They have fun. They keep their promise. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to eat soup with spoons. But they only have one spoon. They both want the spoon. + +"Give me the spoon!" Tom says. He tries to reach the spoon. But Sue holds it tight. + +"No, it is my spoon!" Sue says. She puts the spoon in her mouth. She slurps the soup. Tom is angry. + +He pushes Sue. Sue falls off the chair. The spoon falls too. It makes a loud noise. Mom hears the noise. She comes to the kitchen. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. She sees Tom and Sue on the floor. She sees the spoon and the soup. + +"Tom and Sue, you are naughty!" Mom says. "You have to share the spoon. And you have to be nice to each other. Or no more soup for you!" + +Tom and Sue feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug. Mom smiles. She gives them another spoon. She gives them more soup. They eat the soup with spoons. They are happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. They had many cars, trains, and blocks to build with. But they also liked to pretend they were lions and roar at each other. Sometimes they roared so loud that their mom and dad got angry and told them to be quiet. + +One day, they found a big bag of money in their dad's closet. They did not know what money was, but they thought it was shiny and pretty. They decided to take some money and use it as toys. They made a pile of money and pretended it was a mountain. They roared and jumped on the money and threw it in the air. + +But their dad came home and saw what they had done. He was very mad and sad. He said the money was very important and they had ruined it. He said they were ignorant and naughty. He took away all their toys and the money and sent them to their room. He said they could not play or roar for a long time. + +Tom and Sam cried and felt sorry. They wished they had not touched the money. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. They wished they had been good lions and not ignorant ones. +Tom is a famous cat. He likes to sing and dance and make people happy. He has many friends who watch him on TV and on the internet. He is very good at singing and dancing, but he is not very good at listening. + +One day, Tom's mom tells him to stay at home and be quiet. She has to work on her computer and she needs silence. Tom says okay, but he does not mean it. He is bored and he wants to have fun. He thinks his mom will not hear him if he sings and dances in his room. + +But Tom is wrong. His mom hears every sound he makes. She hears him sing loud songs, and jump on his bed, and bang on his drums. She gets very angry and stops her work. She goes to Tom's room and opens the door. She sees Tom making a big mess and a lot of noise. + +She says, "Tom, you are a very naughty cat. You did not listen to me. You did not stay at home and be quiet. You made a lot of trouble and noise. You have to stop singing and dancing right now. You have to clean your room and say sorry. And you have to punish yourself. You have to turn off your TV and your internet for one hour. You cannot watch your friends or your fans. You have to learn your lesson." + +Tom feels very sad and sorry. He knows he did a bad thing. He says, "Mom, I am sorry. I was bored and I wanted to have fun. I did not think you would hear me. I did not mean to make you angry. I will stop singing and dancing. I will clean my room and say sorry. And I will punish myself. I will turn off my TV and my internet for one hour. I will not watch my friends or my fans. I will learn my lesson." + +Tom's mom hugs him and says, "I love you, Tom. You are a famous cat, but you are also my son. You have to listen to me and obey me. You have to be good and quiet when I need you to be. You have to respect me and my work. You have to understand that singing and dancing are not the only things in life. You have to balance your fun and your responsibility. You have to grow up and be a smart cat." + +Tom nods and says, "I love you, Mom. You are my mom, but you are also a busy person. You have to work on your computer and do important things. You need silence and peace. I have to listen to you and obey you. I have to be good and quiet when you need me to be. I have to respect you and your work. I have to understand that working and helping are also things in life. I have to balance my fun and my responsibility. I have to grow up and be a smart cat." +Tom liked to draw with his crayons. He had many colors and he made pictures of his family, his dog, his toys and his dreams. He wanted to draw a big star in the sky, but his yellow crayon was too small and dull. He needed a sharp crayon to make a bright star. + +He looked around his room and saw his scissors. He thought he could use them to make his crayon sharp. He picked up the scissors and the crayon and tried to cut the crayon. But the scissors were too big and hard for his little hands. He pushed and pulled, but he could not cut the crayon. He only made a mess and hurt his fingers. + +He started to cry. He felt a bitter taste in his mouth and a sting in his fingers. He dropped the scissors and the crayon and ran to his mom. He hugged her and told her what happened. She kissed his fingers and gave him a band-aid. She told him that scissors are not for crayons, they are for paper. She also told him that he should not play with scissors, they are sharp and dangerous. She said she was sorry that he could not draw his star, but she had a surprise for him. + +She took him to the kitchen and showed him a big cake with candles. She said it was his birthday and he could make a wish. He smiled and forgot about his crayon and his fingers. He looked at the cake and saw a yellow star on top. He was happy and excited. He closed his eyes and made a wish. He wished for a new box of crayons, with a sharp yellow one. He opened his eyes and blew out the candles. He hoped his wish would come true. +Lily and Max liked to spin on the hill. They spun and spun until they felt dizzy and fell on the grass. They laughed and looked at the landscape. They saw trees, flowers, birds and clouds. + +"Look, Max, a big cloud!" Lily said. "It looks like a dragon!" + +"Wow, it does!" Max said. "Let's pretend we are knights and fight the dragon!" + +They got up and ran to the bottom of the hill. They found two sticks and used them as swords. They waved them in the air and made noises. + +"Roar! I am the dragon!" Lily said. "You can't defeat me!" + +"Yes, I can! I am the brave knight!" Max said. "Take that!" + +They pretended to hit each other with the sticks. They had fun and forgot about the cloud. + +But the cloud was not just a cloud. It was a storm cloud. It got darker and darker. Soon, it started to rain. The rain was cold and wet. It soaked their clothes and hair. + +"Uh-oh, we have to go home!" Lily said. "The dragon is angry!" + +"Let's run!" Max said. "Maybe we can outrun it!" + +They dropped their sticks and ran to the top of the hill. They saw their house in the distance. They hoped their mom was there. + +They ran and ran, but the rain got heavier and heavier. They could not see the landscape anymore. They could only see the rain. + +They were scared and tired. They wished they had not spun so much. They wished they had not fought the dragon. + +They reached their house and knocked on the door. Their mom opened it. She was glad to see them. + +"Mommy, we're sorry!" Lily and Max said. "We were spinning and playing and we didn't see the storm!" + +"It's okay, my loves," their mom said. "I'm just happy you're safe. Come in, come in. I have hot chocolate and cookies for you." + +She hugged them and took them inside. She dried them and gave them warm clothes. She gave them hot chocolate and cookies. They drank and ate and felt better. + +They told their mom about their adventure. She smiled and listened. She said they had good imaginations. + +They felt happy and cozy. They forgot about the rain. They thanked their mom and said they loved her. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to watch the sky and listen to the wind. They learned to spin and play, but not too much. They learned to be glad for their home and their mom. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. Mommy tells them to behave and share their toys. But Lily and Ben do not listen. They pull and push and yell. + +One day, Mommy has to go to the store. She asks Grandma to watch Lily and Ben. Grandma is very nice and gives them cookies and milk. She tells them to behave and play nicely. But Lily and Ben do not listen. They run and jump and make a mess. + +Grandma has to go to the toilet. She tells Lily and Ben to stay in the living room and not touch anything. But Lily and Ben do not listen. They follow Grandma to the bathroom. They see a big bottle of shampoo on the sink. They think it is fun to squeeze it and make bubbles. + +They squeeze and squeeze and squeeze. The shampoo comes out and makes a lot of bubbles. The bubbles go everywhere. They go on the floor, on the wall, on the mirror, on the toilet, on Grandma's clothes. Lily and Ben laugh and clap. They think it is funny. + +But Grandma does not think it is funny. She comes out of the toilet and sees the mess. She is very angry and sad. She says, "Lily and Ben, what have you done? You did not behave. You made a big mess. You wasted the shampoo. You ruined my clothes. You are very poor children. You have to clean up and say sorry." + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They see Grandma's face and hear her voice. They know they did something wrong. They say, "We are sorry, Grandma. We did not mean to make you angry and sad. We will clean up and behave. We love you, Grandma." + +Grandma hugs them and says, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. But you have to learn to listen and be good. Next time, do not touch anything that is not yours. And do not follow me to the toilet. That is rude." + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Grandma. We will listen and be good. And we will not follow you to the toilet. That is rude." + +They help Grandma clean up the mess. They wipe the bubbles and wash the clothes. They say sorry again and give Grandma a kiss. Grandma smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are good children. Now, let's go to the living room and read a story." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They go to the living room and sit with Grandma. They listen to her story and behave. They do not fight or make a mess. They love Grandma and Grandma loves them. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big tree with a swing. Lila likes to swing high and feel the wind. Ben likes to watch the birds and listen to their songs. + +One day, they see a shiny red ball on a branch. It looks like a big apple. They want to have it. Lila says, "I can reach it. I am good at swinging." Ben says, "No, I can reach it. I am intelligent. I have a plan." + +Lila swings harder and harder. She stretches her arm. She almost touches the ball. But then she falls off the swing. She lands on the grass. She cries. Ben runs to her. He hugs her. He says, "Are you okay? I am sorry. You are brave." + +Ben looks at the ball. He thinks. He sees a stick. He picks it up. He walks to the tree. He pokes the ball with the stick. The ball falls down. He catches it. He smiles. He says, "I did it. I have the ball." + +He runs to Lila. He gives her the ball. He says, "This is for you. You are my sister. I love you." Lila stops crying. She smiles. She says, "Thank you. You are my brother. I love you too." They hug. They play with the ball. They are happy. + +The garden is quiet. The birds are silent. They watch the twins. They think, "They are kind. They are clever. They are friends." +Ben likes to work with his dad. His dad works at the post office. He puts letters in envelopes and stamps them. Ben helps him sometimes. He likes to see the different stamps and the different places the letters go. + +One day, Ben and his dad go to work together. But when they get there, they see a big problem. There is a big hole in the roof. The rain came in and made the letters wet. Some of the envelopes are torn and some of the stamps are gone. Ben and his dad are sad. They want to send the letters to the people who are waiting for them. + +Ben's dad says they have to work hard and fast. He says they have to find new envelopes and stamps and write the addresses again. He says they have to be dependable. That means they do what they say they will do. Ben wants to be dependable too. He says he will help his dad. + +Ben and his dad work together. They find new envelopes and stamps. They look at the wet letters and try to read the addresses. Sometimes they can read them and sometimes they can't. They ask the other people who work at the post office to help them. They work and work until they finish. + +Ben and his dad are happy. They send the letters to the people who are waiting for them. They are dependable. They did what they said they would do. The people who get the letters are happy too. They thank Ben and his dad for their hard work. Ben and his dad hug each other. They are proud of each other. They go home and tell mom what they did. Mom is proud of them too. She gives them a big hug and a big kiss. She says they are the best. Ben and his dad smile. They are happy. They like to work together. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Lily has a brown dog. His name is Rex. Tom has a red ball. He likes to throw it and catch it. + +One day, they go to the park with Rex. They see a big pond. There are ducks and fish in the pond. Tom wants to play with the ducks. He throws his ball into the pond. He runs to get it. But the pond is deep and cold. Tom falls into the pond. He cannot swim. He is scared. + +"Help! Help!" Tom shouts. Lily hears him. She runs to the pond. She sees Tom in the water. She is scared too. She does not know what to do. She looks at Rex. Rex is a good dog. He knows what to do. He jumps into the pond. He swims to Tom. He grabs Tom's shirt with his teeth. He pulls Tom to the shore. He saves Tom. + +Lily hugs Rex. She is happy. She says, "Good boy, Rex! You are a hero! You saved Tom!" Tom is wet and cold. But he is safe. He hugs Rex too. He says, "Thank you, Rex! You are a good friend! You saved me!" Rex wags his tail. He is happy too. He likes Lily and Tom. They are his friends. They go home together. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today is a special day. There is a festival in the park. Anna and Ben want to go to the festival. They dress in their best clothes. Anna wears a pink dress and a flower crown. Ben wears a blue shirt and a hat. + +They go to the park with their moms. The park is full of people and fun things. There are balloons, games, music, and food. Anna and Ben are very happy. They run and laugh and play. + +But then, something bad happens. Anna sees a big cake on a table. She loves cake. She wants a piece. She does not ask her mom. She does not wait for her turn. She runs to the table and grabs the cake. But the cake is not for her. The cake is for the festival. It is a prize for the best costume. + +A man sees Anna. He is angry. He shouts at Anna. He says, "Hey, you! That is my cake! You are a bad girl! You ruined the festival!" He takes the cake from Anna. He throws it on the ground. The cake breaks into pieces. Everyone sees the mess. Everyone is sad and mad. + +Anna is scared and sorry. She cries. She says, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I did not know, I just wanted cake, please don't be mad at me!" But no one listens to her. No one wants to play with her. No one wants to be her friend. + +Ben is sorry too. He likes Anna. He wants to help her. He says, "Anna, it's okay, I'm still your friend, we can share my candy, we can still have fun." But Anna does not hear him. She runs away. She hides behind a tree. She does not want to see anyone. She does not want to go to the festival anymore. + +The end. +Lily was sad. She had a big boo-boo on her knee. She fell down when she was playing with her bike. It hurt a lot and it was red and wet. She cried and cried. + +Mom came and saw Lily. She ran to her and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm here. I will make it better." She took Lily inside and cleaned her boo-boo. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. She said, "You are very brave, Lily. I'm proud of you." + +Lily felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, Mom. You are very kind." She gave Mom a big smile. She said, "I love you, Mom." + +Mom smiled back. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You know what? You can comfort someone else who is sad. You can hug them and say nice words. You can make them smile too. That is a good thing to do." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I will do that, Mom. I want to be kind like you." She hugged Mom again. She felt happy. + +The moral value of the story is: Be kind and comfort others who are sad. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a caterpillar on a leaf. It was green and fuzzy. + +"Look, a caterpillar!" Anna said. "It is so cute!" + +"Can we keep it?" Ben asked. "We can make a home for it." + +Anna nodded. They ran inside and got a shoebox. They put some grass and leaves in the box. They also found some stickers and crayons. + +"Let's decorate the box!" Anna said. "We can make it fancy for the caterpillar." + +They stuck the stickers on the box and drew flowers and stars with the crayons. They made a hole on the lid so the caterpillar could breathe. + +They went back to the garden and gently picked up the caterpillar. They put it in the box and closed the lid. + +"Hello, caterpillar!" Ben said. "We are your new friends. We made you a nice home. Do you like it?" + +The caterpillar wiggled its body and poked its head out of the hole. It seemed happy. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They decided to name the caterpillar Lily. They played with Lily every day and watched her grow. They hoped she would turn into a beautiful butterfly. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pink dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily's mom said they were going to the park. Lily was happy. She wanted to take Anna with her. She put Anna in her backpack and ran to the car. Mom drove to the park and parked the car. Lily got out and took her backpack. + +Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to go on the slide. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She forgot about Anna in her backpack. She slid down the slide and laughed. She liked the slide. + +But something bad happened. When Lily slid down the slide, her backpack opened. Anna fell out of the backpack and landed on the ground. Lily did not see Anna. She ran to the slide again. + +A boy saw Anna on the ground. He picked her up and looked at her. He thought she was pretty. He wanted to keep her. He ran to his mom and showed her Anna. His mom said they could buy some ice cream. The boy was happy. He took Anna with him. + +Lily came back to her backpack. She wanted to play with Anna. She opened her backpack and looked inside. She did not see Anna. She felt sad. She looked around and saw the boy with Anna. He was eating ice cream. Lily ran to the boy and said, "That is my doll! Give her back!" + +The boy said, "No, she is my doll! I found her on the ground. She is mine!" + +Lily and the boy started to fight. They pulled Anna's arms and legs. They shouted and cried. Mom heard Lily and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and the boy fighting over Anna. She said, "Stop! What are you doing?" + +Lily said, "He took my doll! She is mine!" + +The boy said, "No, she is mine! I found her!" + +Mom said, "That is not nice. You have to share. How about you both play with the doll and then have some ice cream?" + +Lily and the boy looked at Mom. They looked at Anna. They looked at the ice cream. They thought for a moment. They nodded. They said, "Okay." + +Mom smiled. She gave them each a cone of ice cream. Lily and the boy ate their ice cream and played with Anna. They became friends. They had fun. + +Anna was happy too. She liked to have two friends. She liked to have ice cream. She thought it was a good day. She was not an ordinary doll. She was a lucky doll. +Timmy wanted to have a haircut like his big brother. He saw his brother go to the barber with dad and come back with short hair and a smile. Timmy asked dad if he could go to the barber too. Dad said yes, but they had to wait for the barber to open. + +The next day, dad and Timmy walked to the barber shop. Timmy was excited and curious. He looked at the scissors, the comb, the mirror and the chair. He saw a man with a white coat and a friendly face. He was the barber. He said hello to dad and Timmy and asked them to sit down. + +The barber put a cape around Timmy's neck and lifted him up to the chair. He asked Timmy how he wanted his hair. Timmy said he wanted to look like his brother. The barber nodded and started to cut his hair. He used the scissors and the comb and made Timmy's hair shorter and neater. Timmy felt ticklish and giggled. He watched his hair fall on the cape and the floor. + +The barber finished cutting his hair and showed him the mirror. Timmy saw his new haircut and smiled. He liked it very much. He said thank you to the barber and gave him a high five. The barber smiled back and said he did a great job. He took off the cape and helped Timmy down from the chair. + +Dad paid the barber and praised Timmy for being brave and polite. He said he was proud of him and that he looked handsome. Timmy felt happy and proud too. He grabbed dad's hand and walked out of the barber shop. He waved goodbye to the barber and said he would come back soon. +Tom and Lily liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot, who was very friendly and liked to run and jump with them. + +One day, the sky was dark and loud. Tom and Lily heard a big boom and saw a bright flash. They were scared. Spot was scared too. He barked and ran to the door. He wanted to go inside. + +"Come on, Spot!" Tom said. "We have to go inside too. It is a storm. Storms are rough. They can hurt us." + +Tom and Lily followed Spot to the door. But the door was locked. Mom and Dad were not home yet. They had gone to the store. Tom and Lily did not have a key. + +"What do we do?" Lily asked. She was crying. She did not like storms. + +Tom thought hard. He remembered that there was a shed in the yard. The shed had tools and toys and a big blanket. Maybe they could hide in the shed until the storm was over. + +"Come on, Lily!" Tom said. "I have an idea. Follow me and Spot. We can go to the shed. It is safe there." + +Tom led Lily and Spot to the shed. He opened the door and they went inside. He closed the door and locked it. He found the blanket and wrapped it around them. He hugged Lily and Spot. + +"Don't worry, Lily," he said. "We will be okay. The storm will go away soon. Mom and Dad will come back soon. We are brave. We have each other. And we have Spot." + +Lily nodded. She felt better. She snuggled with Tom and Spot. They listened to the storm outside. They waited for the sun to come out. They waited for Mom and Dad to come home. They were safe in the shed. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They wanted to see the big cats, like lions and tigers. They walked past the monkeys, the birds, and the elephants, but they did not stop. They were in a hurry to see the big cats. + +When they reached the big cat area, they saw a sign that said "Tiger Display". They ran to the fence and looked for the tiger. But they could not see it. The tiger was hiding in a cave. It did not want to come out and show itself to the people. + +"Where is the tiger?" Ben asked. He was frustrated. He wanted to see the tiger very much. + +"Maybe it is sleeping," Lily said. She was also frustrated. She wanted to see the tiger too. + +"Come out, tiger, come out!" they shouted. They hoped the tiger would hear them and come out of the cave. + +But the tiger did not come out. It stayed in the cave. It was not interested in the children or the people. It wanted to be alone and quiet. + +Ben and Lily were sad. They did not get to see the tiger. They decided to go and see the other big cats. Maybe they would be more friendly and display themselves. They said goodbye to the tiger and walked away. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a kayak. A kayak is a boat that you can sit in and paddle with a stick. They liked to pretend they were going on adventures in the water. + +One day, they decided to build a kayak with their blocks. They put the blocks together to make a long and narrow shape. They used a long stick for the paddle. They were very proud of their kayak. They wanted to show it to their friends. + +They took their kayak outside and put it on the grass. They saw Ben and Lily, who lived next door. Ben and Lily also liked to play with toys. They saw Sam and Mia's kayak and thought it was cool. They asked if they could play with it. + +Sam and Mia were friendly and said yes. They shared their kayak and their stick. They took turns sitting in the kayak and paddling. They pretended they were going to different places, like the beach, the lake, and the river. They had a lot of fun together. + +They learned that building and sharing are good things to do. They made new friends and had new adventures. They were happy and grateful for their kayak and their toys. They said thank you and goodbye to each other and went back to their homes. They looked forward to playing again. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Sara wants to go on the slide. She feels an urge to slide down fast. Ben is scared of the slide. He thinks it is too high and steep. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go on the slide!" Sara says. She runs to the ladder and climbs up. She looks down and smiles. She sees a lot of space available on the slide. She sits on the edge and gets ready to push off. + +"No, Sara, wait for me!" Ben says. He follows her slowly. He steps on the ladder and holds on tight. He looks up and sees Sara far away. He looks down and feels dizzy. He wants to go back. + +"Sara, I don't want to go on the slide. It is too scary. Can we play something else?" Ben says. He tries to turn around and go down. + +"Don't be silly, Ben. It is not scary. It is fun. You will like it. Just try it once. I will go with you." Sara says. She slides back to the ladder and grabs Ben's hand. She pulls him up to the top. She hugs him and says, "Don't worry, Ben. I am here. We can do it together. Trust me." + +Sara and Ben sit on the slide side by side. They hold hands and look at each other. They count to three and let go. They slide down fast. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream. They reach the bottom and tumble on the grass. They look at each other and smile. + +"That was awesome, Sara. Thank you for helping me. I am not scared anymore. Can we go again?" Ben says. + +"Of course, Ben. I am glad you liked it. You are brave. Let's go again." Sara says. + +They get up and run to the ladder. They climb up and slide down again and again. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are twins. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a ball, a doll, a car and a teddy bear. They liked to share their toys and have fun together. + +But one day, Ben saw a new toy in Mia's hand. It was a shiny rocket that made noises and lights. Ben wanted to play with it, but Mia said no. She said it was her toy and she got it from her grandma. Ben felt angry and jealous. He tried to grab the rocket from Mia, but she held it tight. + +"Give it to me!" Ben shouted. "It's not fair!" + +"No, it's mine!" Mia cried. "Go away!" + +Ben was so mad that he threw his ball at Mia. The ball hit her in the face and made her cry. The rocket fell from her hand and broke on the ground. Mia was very sad and hurt. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. + +Ben felt sorry for what he did. He realized he was wrong to throw the ball and break the rocket. He went to Mia and her mom and said he was sorry. He gave Mia his teddy bear and said he wanted to be friends again. + +Mia forgave Ben and hugged him. She said she was sorry too for not sharing her rocket. She gave Ben her doll and said she wanted to play with him again. + +Ben and Mia learned a lesson that day. They learned that throwing things is bad and can hurt others. They learned that sharing is good and can make others happy. They learned that being friends is better than being greedy. They were lucky to have each other. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of letters and stamps. They pretended to be mailmen and mailwomen, and delivered letters to their family and friends. + +One day, they decided to mail a letter to Santa Claus. They wrote what they wanted for Christmas, and put a stamp on the envelope. They looked for a mailbox, but they could not find one. They saw the fireplace in the living room, and thought it was a good place to mail their letter. + +"Look, Ben, the fireplace is like a big mailbox!" Lily said. "If we put our letter in there, Santa will get it!" + +"Are you sure, Lily?" Ben asked. "It looks hot and scary." + +"Don't be afraid, Ben. Santa likes fireplaces. He comes down from them on Christmas Eve. Come on, let's mail our letter!" Lily said. + +She grabbed the letter and ran to the fireplace. She threw the letter into the flames, and smiled. She thought she was very clever and charming. Ben followed her, and threw his letter too. He hoped Santa would see it. + +But they made a big mistake. The fire was not a mailbox. It was a fire. It burned their letters, and made a lot of smoke. The smoke filled the living room, and made their eyes and noses hurt. They started to cough and cry. + +Their mom and dad heard the noise, and ran to the living room. They saw the fire, the smoke, and the twins. They were very angry and scared. They grabbed the twins, and took them outside. They called the firemen, and waited for them to come. + +The firemen came, and put out the fire. They checked the house, and said it was safe. They asked what happened, and the twins told them the truth. They said they were sorry, and that they wanted to mail a letter to Santa. + +The firemen shook their heads, and said they were very naughty and foolish. They said they could have burned the house, and hurt themselves and others. They said they should never play with fire, or throw things into the fireplace. They said they should listen to their mom and dad, and learn how to mail letters properly. + +The twins felt very ashamed and sad. They realized they did a bad thing, and that they were not clever and charming. They said they were sorry again, and that they learned their lesson. They hugged their mom and dad, and thanked the firemen. + +But it was too late. The fire had ruined their letters, and their toys. Santa did not get their letters, and did not know what they wanted. On Christmas Eve, he did not come to their house. He skipped them, and went to other children who were good and careful. + +The twins did not get any presents, and had a very unhappy Christmas. They wished they had never played with the fire, and mailed their letters the right way. They learned that fire is dangerous, and that they should be good and smart. They hoped that next year, they would do better, and that Santa would forgive them. +Lily wanted to go outside and play in the rain. She liked to splash in the puddles and feel the drops on her face. But Mom said no, it was too cold and wet. Lily was sad and angry. She asked Mom, "Please, please, please, can I go outside?" But Mom said no again. + +Lily saw her umbrella in the closet. It was pink and had flowers on it. She had a plan. She took the umbrella and sneaked out the back door. She opened the umbrella and ran to the yard. She was happy and free. She jumped in the puddles and sang a song. + +But Mom saw her from the window. She was not happy. She put on her coat and boots and went outside. She called Lily, "Lily, come here right now! You are in trouble!" Lily heard Mom and felt scared. She tried to run away, but Mom was faster. She caught Lily and took her inside. She said, "Lily, you are very naughty. You did not listen to me. You could get sick or hurt. You have to stay in your room until dinner. And no more umbrella for you." + +Lily was very sorry. She cried and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to have fun. Please, please, please, can I have my umbrella back?" But Mom said no. She said, "Maybe tomorrow, if you are good. But not today. You have to learn your lesson." She put the umbrella in the closet and locked the door. She left Lily in her room. + +Lily was very sad. She lay on her bed and looked at the window. She saw the rain and the puddles. She wished she had her umbrella. She wished she had listened to Mom. She learned her lesson. She was persistent, but not smart. +Tom and Lily liked to play outside on Sunday. They had a big yard with many flowers and trees. They also had a sandbox where they could make castles and roads. + +One Sunday, they saw a shiny thing in the grass. It was a small mirror. Tom picked it up and looked at his face. He smiled and said, "Look, Lily, I can see myself!" + +Lily came over and took the mirror from Tom. She said, "Let me see, too!" She looked at her face and made funny faces. She laughed and said, "I look silly!" + +Then, she noticed that the sun was very bright. She held the mirror up and moved it around. She saw that the mirror made a bright spot on the ground. She said, "Wow, look, Tom, the mirror can make light!" + +Tom was curious. He said, "Can I try?" He took the mirror from Lily and held it up. He moved it around and saw the bright spot. He said, "Cool, it's like a flashlight!" + +He pointed the mirror at different things. He pointed it at a flower, a rock, a bird, and a tree. He said, "Look, Lily, I can make light on anything!" + +Lily watched him and said, "Be careful, Tom, don't point it at something that can burn!" + +Tom said, "Why not? What can burn?" + +Lily said, "Some things can catch fire if they get too hot. Like paper, or wood, or leaves. Fire is very hot and dangerous. It can hurt you and make smoke." + +Tom was thoughtful. He said, "Oh, I didn't know that. Thank you, Lily, for telling me. I don't want to make fire or hurt anything." + +He lowered the mirror and said, "Let's put the mirror back where we found it. Maybe someone lost it and will come back for it." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, let's do that. And then we can play in the sandbox again." + +They put the mirror back in the grass and ran to the sandbox. They played happily and safely for the rest of the Sunday. +Tommy was a silly boy who liked to lie. He lied to his mom, his dad, his teacher and his friends. He lied about everything, big and small. He lied about eating his vegetables, doing his homework, brushing his teeth and playing nice. + +One day, Tommy was bored at home. He wanted to have some fun. He saw a red box on the wall. It had a sign that said "Fire Alarm". Tommy wondered what would happen if he pulled the lever. He thought it would be funny to see the firemen come. + +He looked around and saw no one. He reached for the lever and pulled it hard. A loud noise filled the air. Tommy laughed and ran to the window. He saw the firemen come in their big truck. They had helmets, hoses and axes. They looked worried and angry. + +They ran into the building and searched for the fire. They found no fire, only Tommy. They asked him what happened. Tommy lied and said he saw smoke and flames. He said he was trying to help. The firemen did not believe him. They knew he was lying. They scolded him and told him he was very naughty. They said he wasted their time and put everyone in danger. They said he could have caused a real fire or hurt someone. + +Tommy felt ashamed and scared. He wished he had not lied. He wished he had not pulled the lever. He wished he had listened to his mom, his dad, his teacher and his friends. He realized lying was not funny, but wrong. He said he was sorry and promised to never lie again. But it was too late. The firemen took him to the police. The police called his parents. His parents were very sad and angry. They said he had to face the consequences. They said he had to go to a special school for bad boys. Tommy cried and cried. He had no fun. He had no friends. He had no hope. + +The moral of the story is: Lying is bad. It hurts yourself and others. It can lead to trouble and punishment. Always tell the truth and be good. +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They had a big pile of sand and some toys. They liked to make castles and roads and bridges with the sand. They also liked to bury things in the sand and dig them up later. + +"Look, I buried my car!" Max said, showing Lily a hole in the sand. "Can you find it?" + +Lily nodded and started to dig with her hands. She felt something hard and pulled it out. It was Max's car, but it was very dirty. It had sand and mud and grass on it. + +"Yuck, your car is dirty!" Lily said, making a face. "You need to wash it." + +Max shrugged. "I don't care. It's fun to bury things. Let's bury something else. How about this?" He picked up a teddy bear that was lying on the grass. + +"No, not the teddy bear!" Lily cried. "That's my teddy bear. Mom gave it to me. You can't bury it. It will get dirty and wet and sad." + +Max looked at Lily. He saw that she was serious. He did not want to make her sad. He liked Lily. She was his friend and his neighbor. He put the teddy bear down. + +"Okay, okay. I won't bury the teddy bear. I'm sorry, Lily. How about we bury this?" He picked up a pine cone that was on the ground. + +Lily smiled. She liked pine cones. They were brown and prickly and smelled nice. She nodded. + +"Okay, we can bury the pine cone. That's a good idea. Let's do it." + +They dug a hole in the sand and put the pine cone in it. They covered it with sand and patted it down. They were happy. They had buried something together. + +They heard a voice calling them. It was Lily's mom. She was standing on the porch. + +"Lily, Max, time to come in. It's getting dark. You need to have dinner and a bath." + +Lily and Max ran to the porch. They hugged Lily's mom. She was their parent. She loved them and took care of them. + +"Did you have fun playing in the sand?" she asked. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Max said. "We buried a pine cone. It was fun." + +Lily's mom smiled. She saw that they were dirty. They had sand and mud and grass on them. + +"You also buried yourselves, it seems. You are very dirty. You need to wash up. Come on, let's go inside." + +Lily and Max followed Lily's mom. They went inside. They had dinner and a bath. They were clean and warm and full. They were happy. They had had a good day. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bowl of salad on a table. It had green leaves, red tomatoes, and yellow cheese. + +"Wow, that looks yummy!" Lily said. "Let's have some." + +"But we don't know who it belongs to," Ben said. "Maybe someone will be angry if we take it." + +"Don't be silly," Lily said. "No one is here. And it's just salad. It's good for you. Come on, I'll give you some." + +She took a big spoon and scooped some salad into a paper plate. She handed it to Ben and took another one for herself. They sat on the grass and ate the salad. It was smooth and crunchy and tasty. + +"This is the best salad ever!" Lily said. "Do you like it, Ben?" + +Ben nodded. He liked it too. He ate more and more. He felt happy and full. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you little thieves! What are you doing with my salad?" + +They looked up and saw a big man with a red face and a black hat. He was holding a fork and a knife. He looked very angry. + +"That's my salad!" he shouted. "I made it for my picnic. How dare you eat it without asking? You are very bad children. I'm going to teach you a lesson." + +He ran towards them with the fork and the knife. Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped their plates and ran away. But the man was faster. He caught them and grabbed them by their hair. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cried. "Please, let us go. We're sorry. We didn't know. We thought it was for everyone." + +"Liar, liar, pants on fire!" the man said. "You knew it was mine. You just wanted to steal it. You don't deserve to eat salad. You deserve to be salad." + +He lifted them up and threw them into the big bowl. He mixed them with the leaves, the tomatoes, and the cheese. He sprinkled some salt and pepper and vinegar on them. He took a big bite and chewed them up. + +"Mmm, delicious!" he said. "This is the best salad ever!" + +Lily and Ben were gone. They should have listened to Ben. They should not have believed Lily. They should not have eaten the salad. It was a bad ending. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they found a big book under a tree. It had many pictures and words. Lily wanted to read the book. She asked Tom, "Do you want to hear a story?" + +Tom nodded. He liked stories. Lily opened the book and looked at the first page. It was about a princess and a dragon. Lily began to read aloud. She made funny voices for the princess and the dragon. + +Tom listened carefully. He liked the story. He wanted to know what would happen next. He asked Lily, "What does the princess do?" + +Lily turned the page. She saw a picture of the princess running away from the dragon. She replied, "The princess is scared. She runs to the castle. But the dragon follows her. He is angry and hungry." + +Tom gasped. He was scared too. He asked Lily, "What does the dragon do?" + +Lily turned the page again. She saw a picture of the dragon crashing into the castle wall. He was clumsy and hurt his head. He fell down and stopped moving. Lily replied, "The dragon is silly. He hits the wall. He is not angry and hungry anymore. He is sleepy and sore." + +Tom laughed. He was not scared anymore. He said, "The dragon is funny. He needs a nap. The princess is safe. She is happy." + +Lily smiled. She closed the book. She said, "The end. Did you like the story?" + +Tom nodded. He liked the story. He hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you for reading to me. You are a good friend." + +Lily hugged Tom back. She said, "You are welcome. You are a good friend too." + +They put the book back under the tree. They went to play on the swings. They were happy. +Anna was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent. She could dress herself, brush her teeth, and make her bed. She also liked to help her mom and dad with chores. One day, she helped her dad mail some letters at the post office. She put the stamps on the envelopes and dropped them in the big blue box. + +As they walked back home, Anna saw a shiny medal in a store window. It was gold and had a star on it. She asked her dad what it was. He said it was a medal for being brave and strong. Anna wanted a medal like that. She thought she was brave and strong too. + +When they got home, Anna had an idea. She found some paper, scissors, and crayons in her room. She cut out a circle from the paper and colored it gold. She drew a star on it and wrote her name. She punched a hole in the top and tied a ribbon through it. She made her own medal! + +She ran to show her mom and dad her medal. They were very proud of her. They said she was brave and strong and independent. They hugged her and kissed her and put her medal around her neck. Anna smiled and felt happy. She had a medal for being brave and strong and independent. She made it by herself. +Sara and Ben are at the zoo with Mom and Dad. They see many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Sara likes the lions best. They roar loud and have big teeth. Ben likes the monkeys best. They jump and swing and make funny noises. + +Mom and Dad say it is time to eat. They go to a place with tables and chairs. Sara and Ben get sandwiches and juice. They are hungry and eat fast. Mom and Dad get coffee and cake. They eat slow and talk. + +After they eat, they want to see more animals. But Mom and Dad say it is time to go home. They have to find the exit. The exit is a big gate with a sign. Sara and Ben are sad. They want to stay at the zoo. They cry and pout. + +Mom and Dad try to make them cheerful. They say they can come back another day. They say they have a surprise for them at home. They say they love them very much. Sara and Ben stop crying and pout a little less. They are curious about the surprise. + +They follow Mom and Dad to the exit. They say goodbye to the animals. They wave and smile. They get in the car and buckle up. They drive home. They are still a little sad, but also a little cheerful. They wonder what the surprise is. They hope it is something good. +Sam loves to play basketball. He has a big ball that he can bounce and throw. He likes to go to the park with his dad and shoot hoops. Sometimes he makes the ball go in the net and he feels proud. + +One day, Sam and his dad go to the park and see a new friend. His name is Ben and he has a small ball that he can bounce and throw. He says he wants to play basketball too. Sam and his dad say yes and they share their ball with Ben. + +They take turns to shoot hoops and have fun. Sam and Ben are both good at basketball. They make the ball go in the net many times. They cheer and clap for each other. They are happy and proud. + +Then, something strange happens. A big dog appears from behind a tree. It runs towards them and grabs the ball with its mouth. It runs away with the ball. Sam and Ben are shocked and sad. They want their ball back. + +Sam's dad says don't worry. He says he will get the ball from the dog. He runs after the dog and calls it. He is fast and brave. He catches the dog and takes the ball from its mouth. He brings the ball back to Sam and Ben. They are relieved and glad. They hug their dad and thank him. + +They say goodbye to the dog and the tree. They say goodbye to Ben and his ball. They say they will play basketball again soon. They go home with their ball and their dad. They are happy and proud. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were animals or cars or superheroes. But their mom was working in the kitchen and she needed quiet. She told them to play nicely and not be too loud. + +Ben found a pair of scissors on the table. He thought they looked cool and sharp. He wanted to cut something with them. He saw Lily's doll on the floor. He picked it up and said, "I'm going to cut your hair, doll. You will look funny." + +Lily heard him and got angry. She loved her doll and did not want Ben to ruin it. She ran to him and shouted, "No, Ben, no! That's my doll! Give it back to me! You are mean!" + +Ben and Lily started to fight over the doll. They pulled and tugged and yelled. The scissors slipped from Ben's hand and fell on the floor. They made a loud noise. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the scissors and the doll and the kids. She was not happy. She said, "Ben and Lily, what are you doing? You know you are not supposed to play with scissors. They are sharp and dangerous. And you are not supposed to fight over toys. You are supposed to share and be kind. And you are not supposed to be so loud. You are supposed to be quiet and let me work. You are in trouble." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were not good. We will not do it again." + +Their mom said, "You need to learn to be more careful and respectful. You need to be tough and smart and nice. Now, say sorry to each other and hug. Then, put away the scissors and the toys and go to your room. You can play there quietly until I call you for lunch." + +Ben and Lily said sorry to each other and hugged. They put away the scissors and the toys and went to their room. They played there quietly until their mom called them for lunch. They hoped their mom would forgive them and love them. They loved their mom. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to ask questions. She wanted to understand everything. One day, she saw her mom writing on a napkin. She asked, "Mom, what are you doing?" + +Mom smiled and said, "I am making a list of things we need to buy at the store. A napkin is a paper that you can write on or wipe your mouth with." + +Lily nodded and said, "Can I write on a napkin too?" + +Mom gave her a napkin and a crayon and said, "Sure, you can write or draw anything you want. But be careful not to make a mess." + +Lily was happy and started to write her name and draw a flower on the napkin. She was proud of her work and showed it to Mom. Mom praised her and said, "That's very good, Lily. You are a smart girl." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. Can I keep this napkin?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can keep it. But now it's time for your nap. You need to rest after all your learning." + +Lily agreed and said, "Okay, Mom. I will take my napkin with me." + +Mom tucked her in and kissed her. She said, "I love you, Lily. Have a sweet dream." + +Lily hugged her napkin and said, "I love you too, Mom. Good night." +Lily and Tom are brother and sister. They like to watch movies on the big screen. Mom says they can watch a movie after they bathe. Lily and Tom run to the bathroom. They fill the tub with water and bubbles. They splash and play with their toys. + +"Time to get out!" Mom calls. "The movie is starting soon!" + +Lily and Tom dry themselves with towels. They put on their pajamas. They grab their blankets and pillows. They run to the living room. They see Mom holding a big bowl of popcorn. + +"Yay, popcorn!" Lily and Tom say. + +They sit on the couch with Mom. They turn on the big screen. They see a movie about a dog and a cat. The dog and the cat are friends. They go on adventures together. They help each other. They are useful. + +Lily and Tom like the movie. They laugh and clap. They share the popcorn with Mom. They feel happy and cozy. + +But then, the movie gets scary. The dog and the cat get lost in the woods. They meet a big bear. The bear growls and chases them. The dog and the cat run and hide. + +Lily and Tom feel scared. They hug Mom. They cover their eyes with their blankets. + +"Mom, can we turn off the movie?" Lily asks. + +"Me too, Mom. I don't like the bear." Tom says. + +Mom nods. She turns off the big screen. She hugs Lily and Tom. + +"It's okay, sweeties. It's just a movie. The dog and the cat are safe. They find their way home. They are happy again." Mom says. + +Lily and Tom feel better. They smile and cuddle with Mom. + +"Can we watch a different movie, Mom? A movie that is not scary?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, honey. How about a movie about a princess and a dragon? The princess and the dragon are friends. They go on adventures together. They help each other. They are useful." Mom says. + +Lily and Tom nod. They like the sound of that movie. They turn on the big screen again. They watch the movie about the princess and the dragon. They enjoy the movie. They forget about the bear. They fall asleep on the couch with Mom. They dream of happy and useful things. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big pole in the grass. It was shiny and had a red sign on it. + +"Look, a pole!" Sara said. "Let's touch it!" + +"No, Sara, don't touch it!" Ben said. "It might be hot or sharp. The sign says 'Danger'." + +But Sara did not listen. She ran to the pole and touched it. It was not hot or sharp. It was soft and sticky. It was glue! + +"Help, help!" Sara cried. "My hand is stuck to the pole!" + +Ben ran to Sara and tried to remove her hand. But his hand got stuck too. They both pulled and pulled, but they could not get free. + +"Help, help!" they both cried. + +A man heard them and came to help. He had a bottle of water and a cloth. He poured some water on their hands and wiped them with the cloth. The glue came off and they were free. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Sara and Ben said. + +"You're welcome," the man said. "But you should not touch things that you don't know. The sign says 'Danger' for a reason. This pole is part of a trap to catch rats. The glue is very strong and hard to remove. You could have hurt yourselves or the rats." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to the man and to the rats. They promised to never touch things that they don't know again. They went back to play in the park, but they stayed away from the pole. +Lily and Ben love to bounce. They bounce on their beds, on the sofa, on the trampoline. They bounce high and low, fast and slow, with joy and laughter. + +One day, they see a big bounce house at the park. It is colorful and shiny, with slides and tunnels and balls. They want to bounce in it very much. + +"Can we go, Mommy?" Lily asks. "Please, please, please?" + +Mommy looks at the sign. It says: Bounce House. Price: Five Dollars. + +"Five dollars is a lot of money, sweeties," Mommy says. "We only have ten dollars for today. If we go to the bounce house, we can't buy ice cream or balloons or books." + +Lily and Ben think hard. They love ice cream and balloons and books. But they also love to bounce. They look at each other and nod. + +"Okay, Mommy," Ben says. "We want to go to the bounce house. It looks perfect." + +Mommy smiles and gives them five dollars. They run to the bounce house and wait in line. When it is their turn, they put on their shoes and jump in. They bounce and slide and play with the balls. They have so much fun. + +They bounce for a long time, until they are tired and thirsty. They come out of the bounce house and hug Mommy. + +"Thank you, Mommy," Lily says. "That was the best bounce ever." + +"You're welcome, sweeties," Mommy says. "I'm glad you enjoyed it. Now, let's go get some water and sit on the bench. Maybe we can read a book together." + +Lily and Ben agree. They love to read with Mommy. They walk to the bench, holding Mommy's hand. They are happy and proud. They chose the perfect bounce. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of dolls and cars and blocks. She also liked to crawl under the table and pretend it was a cave. One day, she was crawling under the table when she saw something new. It was a long stick with a lot of strings at the end. It looked like a big tail. + +"Wow, what is this?" Lily said to herself. She grabbed the stick and pulled it. It was heavy and hard to move. She heard a noise from the kitchen. It was her mom. She was using another stick like that to clean the floor. It was a mop. + +"Lily, where are you?" her mom called. "Don't touch the mop, it's dirty!" + +But Lily did not hear her mom. She was too busy playing with the mop. She dragged it under the table and made it dance. She wrapped the strings around her neck and arms and legs. She felt like a princess with a long dress. + +She did not see the water dripping from the mop. She did not see the puddle forming on the floor. She did not see the cord of the lamp that was plugged in the wall. She did not see the danger. + +She only saw the mop. She smiled and laughed. She said, "You are my friend, mop. You are so fun and pretty." + +Then she touched the cord. And everything went dark. +Lily wanted to look nice for her birthday party. She had a new dress with flowers and a big bow. She asked her mom to help her with her hair. + +"Mom, can you comb my hair and make it pretty?" Lily said. + +"Of course, sweetie. Let me see what we have here." Mom said. She opened a drawer and took out some combs and clips. "Which comb do you want to use? You can choose." + +Lily looked at the combs. There was a pink one, a blue one, a yellow one, and a green one. She liked all of them, but she could not decide. She felt worried. What if she picked the wrong one and her hair looked bad? + +"Mom, I don't know which one to choose. They are all nice." Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. "Don't worry, honey. Any comb will make your hair look beautiful. You can't go wrong. Why don't you close your eyes and pick one at random?" + +Lily nodded and closed her eyes. She reached out her hand and touched a comb. She opened her eyes and saw that it was the green one. She liked the green one. It matched her eyes. + +"Look, mom, I chose the green one!" Lily said. + +"That's a great choice, Lily. The green one is very pretty. Let me comb your hair and put a clip on it." Mom said. + +Mom combed Lily's hair gently and made a ponytail. She put a clip with a butterfly on it. Lily looked in the mirror and smiled. She liked her hair. She felt happy. + +"Thank you, mom. I love my hair. You are the best." Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I love you. You are the best, too. Now, are you ready for your party?" Mom said. + +"Yes, mom. I'm ready. Let's go!" Lily said. She took her mom's hand and ran to the door. She was excited to see her friends and have fun. She was not worried anymore. She had made a good choice. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big tent in the park. It was red and blue and had many flags on top. They ran to the tent and looked inside. There were many people and animals and things they had never seen before. They heard music and laughter and clapping. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. He gazed at a man who was standing on a thin rope high in the air. He had a long stick to help him balance. He wore a funny hat and a shiny suit. He smiled and waved at the crowd. + +"Look at that!" Lily said. She gazed at a woman who was riding a big horse. The horse was white and had a horn on its head. It looked like a fairy tale. The woman wore a dress that sparkled like stars. She threw flowers to the people. + +They wanted to see more, but their mom called them. "Ben, Lily, come here. It's time to go home." She held their hands and walked them away from the tent. + +"Mom, what is that place?" Ben asked. + +"It's a circus, my loves. It's a show with many different acts and performers. They travel from town to town and pitch their tent wherever they can find a space." + +"Can we go see the circus, mom? Please, please, please?" Lily begged. + +"Maybe another day, sweetie. It's too late now. We have to go home and have dinner and go to bed." + +Ben and Lily were sad. They wanted to see more of the circus. They looked back at the tent and wondered what other wonders were inside. They did not know that the next day, something would happen that would change their lives forever. Something unknown and amazing. Something that would make them part of the circus. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to find rocks and make shapes with them. Tim found a big rock that looked like a star. He was very happy and eager to show Mia. + +"Look, Mia, look!" he said. "I found a star rock! It is so pretty and shiny!" + +Mia saw the rock and wanted it too. She ran to Tim and tried to grab the rock from his hand. + +"Give me the rock, Tim! I want the rock!" she said. + +Tim did not want to share his rock. He held it tight and said, "No, Mia, no! It is my rock! I found it first!" + +They both pulled and pushed and shouted. They were not nice to each other. They did not have fun. + +A lady who was walking her dog saw them and came over. She smiled and said, "Hello, children. What are you doing?" + +Tim and Mia stopped fighting and looked at her. They felt ashamed. + +"We are playing with rocks," Tim said. + +"But he has a star rock and I want it!" Mia said. + +The lady nodded and said, "I see. The star rock is very beautiful. But do you know what is more beautiful? Sharing and being kind. If you share your rock, you can both enjoy it and make each other happy. If you are kind, you can make more friends and have more fun. Do you want to try?" + +Tim and Mia thought about it. They realized that the lady was right. They did not want to be mean and lonely. They wanted to be nice and happy. + +They looked at each other and said, "Sorry, Tim. Sorry, Mia." + +They smiled and said, "Please, can we share the rock?" + +They nodded and said, "Yes, we can share the rock." + +They gave each other a hug and thanked the lady. They took turns holding the rock and making shapes with it. They also played with the lady's dog and other children in the park. They had a lot of fun. + +They learned that sharing and being kind are more important than having things. They also learned to say please and thank you. They were good friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves that someone had raked. They had an idea. + +"Let's sell these leaves to people!" Lily said. "We can make money and buy candy!" + +Tom agreed. They took some leaves and put them in a bag. They went to the street and looked for customers. + +"Hello, do you want to buy some leaves?" Lily asked a lady who was walking by. "They are very pretty and calm. You can put them in your house or garden." + +The lady smiled and shook her head. "No, thank you. I have plenty of leaves in my yard. Why don't you keep them for yourself?" + +Lily and Tom were sad. They asked more people, but no one wanted to buy their leaves. They were about to give up, when they saw a man who looked different. He had a big hat, a long coat, and a strange bag. He stopped and looked at their leaves. + +"Hello, little ones. What are you selling?" he asked. + +"Some leaves, sir. They are very pretty and calm. Do you want to buy some?" Tom said. + +The man nodded. "Yes, I do. I love leaves. They are very special and rare. How much do you want for them?" + +Lily and Tom were surprised and happy. They thought the man was very nice and generous. They said they would sell him all their leaves for one dollar. + +The man agreed. He gave them a dollar and took their bag of leaves. He smiled and said, "Thank you, little ones. You have made me very happy. These are not ordinary leaves. They are magic leaves. They can grant wishes. But you have to be careful what you wish for. Goodbye!" + +He walked away, leaving Lily and Tom with their dollar. They were confused and curious. They wondered what he meant by magic leaves. They wished they had kept some for themselves. They did not know that the man was a trickster, and that the leaves were not magic at all. He had fooled them, and he was going to fool more people with his fake leaves. He was not nice and generous. He was mean and greedy. Lily and Tom had learned a lesson. They decided to never sell leaves again. They went to buy candy with their dollar, but they did not enjoy it as much as they thought they would. They wished they had played with the leaves instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain. One day, she put on her red coat and went outside to play. It was raining a lot and she was having so much fun splashing in the puddles. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend Timmy walking by. Timmy was wearing a blue coat. Lily said, "Hi Timmy! Your coat is different than mine." Timmy replied, "Yes, it is. But we can still play together in the rain!" + +So, they played together and splashed in the puddles. They laughed and had so much fun. When it was time to go inside, Lily said, "I had so much fun playing with you, Timmy. Let's do it again soon!" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, let's play again when it rains!" +Once upon a time, there was a big bossy bear. He liked to tell everyone what to do. One day, he asked his friend the rabbit to sit next to him. The rabbit was very small, and the bear was very big, so he had to measure how much space they needed. + +The rabbit sat down, but the bear said he wasn't sitting in the right spot. He wanted the rabbit to move over more. The rabbit didn't want to move, but he didn't want to make the bear angry, so he scooted over a little bit. + +The bear was happy with the new spot and they sat together for a long time. The rabbit was happy too, because he didn't want to make the bear mad. From that day on, the bear wasn't as bossy and the rabbit felt better about standing up for himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was always glad to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy found a skeleton in the park. He was scared, but his friends laughed and said it was just a Halloween decoration. + +Later that day, Timmy went home and his mom told him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean, so he left his toys on the floor. That night, Timmy had a bad dream. In his dream, the skeleton came to life and chased him around his messy room. Timmy realized he should have listened to his mom and cleaned his room. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park to show his friends the skeleton. But when they got there, they saw that the skeleton was missing. Timmy felt scared again, but this time his friends didn't laugh. They knew something bad had happened. Later that week, the police found out that the skeleton belonged to a missing person. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had never found the skeleton. He also realized that it's important to always listen to his mom and keep his room clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One sunny day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing with her ball, she saw a shiny coin on the ground. + +"Mommy, look!" Lily said, pointing to the coin. "I found a coin!" + +"Be alert, Lily," her mom said. "Coins can be dirty. Let's wash it when we get home." + +Lily continued playing and ran towards the fountain. She splashed in the water and giggled with joy. Suddenly, she saw a boy crying because his ball was stuck in the tree. + +"Hey, don't cry," Lily said. "I can help you get your ball down." + +She threw her ball up and knocked the boy's ball out of the tree. The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're my hero!" + +Lily felt happy and proud. She knew that being helpful was the best feeling in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big chimney. One day, Lily noticed that the chimney was blocked and smoke couldn't come out. She wanted to solve the problem so she could have a warm and cozy home. + +Lily tried to climb up the chimney to see what was inside, but it was too dark and scary. She thought and thought, and then she had an idea! She went outside and found a long stick. She poked it inside the chimney and heard a loud noise. + +Suddenly, a charming bird flew out of the chimney! It had been stuck inside and couldn't get out. Lily was so happy that she could solve the problem and help the bird. From that day on, the chimney was always clear and the bird would come to visit Lily every day. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was very hungry. He wanted to eat some food, but he didn't know what to eat. His mom said she had a mysterious surprise for him. Timmy was very excited! + +When his mom brought out the food, Timmy saw it was a big, juicy apple. He took a big bite and started to chew. The apple was very tasty and Timmy felt happy. + +After he finished the apple, Timmy asked his mom if she had any more mysterious food surprises for him to eat. His mom smiled and said she did, but it was a secret for now. Timmy couldn't wait to find out what it was! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden and pick pretty flowers. One day, she found a special flower that was very helpful. It made her feel happy and calm whenever she smelled it. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, came to play with her. "What's that flower?" he asked. "It's my special flower," Lily said. "It's very helpful." Tommy wanted to smell the flower too, so Lily let him. + +Later that day, they decided to sail a boat in the pond. "I hope the wind is helpful," said Tommy. "Me too," said Lily. They put the boat in the water and watched it sail away. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew the boat back to shore. "I guess the wind wasn't helpful after all," said Lily. But then she remembered her special flower. She picked it and smelled it, and suddenly the wind calmed down. "I guess my flower is the most helpful thing of all," said Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a park with a big fountain. The fountain was so beautiful! It had water shooting up high into the sky. + +Lily wanted to get closer to the fountain, so she followed the path that led to it. She walked and walked until she finally reached the fountain. She could feel the mist from the water on her face. It was so much fun! + +Lily's mommy and daddy took lots of pictures of her by the fountain. They had a great time together. After a while, they decided it was time to go home. Lily was sad to leave the beautiful fountain, but she knew she would come back someday. And she couldn't wait for her next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a jolly family who went to the mall. They wanted to buy some toys for their little boy. While they were walking around, the boy saw a big candy store. He asked his parents if they could buy some candy. His parents said no because they already had enough toys to buy. + +The boy was very sad and started to cry. His parents tried to cheer him up by telling him that they could split a big ice cream cone instead. The boy was happy again and they went to the ice cream shop. They ordered a big ice cream cone and split it into three parts. + +After they finished eating, they saw a poor family who didn't have enough money to buy any food. The jolly family decided to give them the rest of their ice cream. The poor family was very grateful and thanked them. The jolly family realized that sharing and being kind is more important than buying toys or candy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy yacht. He would pretend to sail in the big ocean with his toy yacht. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room because it was very messy and filthy. But his mom said, "Timmy, you have to clean your room. It's important to keep it clean." + +Timmy sighed and started to clean his room. While cleaning, he found a piece of paper and a pen. He asked his mom, "Mom, can I write a story about my toy yacht?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. That's a great idea!" So Timmy wrote a story about his toy yacht sailing in the big ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, she found a rubber ball that was broken. She didn't want to throw it away, so she pretended that it was a big, bouncy rock. She played with it like that for a while until she got tired. + +Then, Lily decided to play with her dolls. She pretended that they were going on a picnic and needed a big blanket to sit on. She remembered the broken rubber ball and thought it would make a good cushion. She put it under the blanket and it worked perfectly. Her dolls were happy and comfortable. + +After a while, Lily's mom came in and saw the broken rubber ball. She asked Lily what she was doing with it. Lily explained that she was pretending it was a rock and then a cushion. Her mom smiled and said that Lily was very creative. From that day on, Lily kept the broken rubber ball and used it in all her pretend games. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby who slept in a yellow crib. The baby loved to play with toys and look at books. One day, the baby's mommy came to the crib and mentioned that they were going to the park. The baby got very excited and clapped their hands. + +At the park, the baby saw lots of things they had never seen before. There were big trees with green leaves and colorful flowers. The baby even saw some ducks swimming in a pond. When it was time to go home, the baby was very tired and ready to go back to their yellow crib for a nap. + +Later that day, the baby's daddy came home and mentioned that they were going to have a special dinner. The baby didn't understand what that meant, but they were happy to see their daddy. They ate yummy food and the baby even got to try some new things. After dinner, it was time for the baby to go to sleep in their cozy yellow crib. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her garden with her toys. One day, she saw a powerful butterfly with bright colors. She was so excited and ran to her mom. + +"Mama, mama, come see the powerful butterfly in the garden!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom came to the garden and saw the butterfly too. Suddenly, a bee flew by and Lily started to panic. + +"Don't worry, Lily. The bee won't hurt you. Just stay still and it will fly away," her mom said. + +Lily listened to her mom and the bee flew away. She felt happy again and continued playing in her garden. From that day on, she always remembered to stay calm when she felt scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved listening to the radio. He liked to dance and sing along with the music. One day, Timmy's radio broke and he was very sad. + +Timmy's mom saw how eager he was to listen to his favorite songs. She decided to take the radio apart to see if she could fix it. Timmy watched as his mom carefully took the radio apart. She found a loose wire and fixed it. + +"Mommy, did you fix my radio?" Timmy asked eagerly. + +"Yes, I did!" his mom replied with a smile. + +Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mom tightly. He turned on the radio and danced to his favorite song. From that day on, Timmy knew that his mom could fix anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard with her toys. One day, she found a disgusting bug in her yard. It was all brown and slimy. Lily didn't like it, but she knew she had to be careful not to hurt it. She picked it up with a leaf and put it in a safe place. Lily cared about all the creatures in her yard, even the yucky ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to visit her grandma's house to play. When she arrived, her grandma said "Welcome, Lily!" and gave her a big hug. + +Lily and her grandma decided to bake some cookies together. They mixed the dough and put it in the oven. When the cookies were done, they smelled so yummy! + +After they finished baking, Lily's grandma said "Let's tie our aprons and clean up the kitchen." Lily helped her grandma wash the dishes and put everything away. + +When they were done, Lily's grandma said "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You are such a good helper!" Lily felt happy and proud of herself. She gave her grandma another big hug and said "I love you, grandma." +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie lived in a tree with lots of branches. One day, the birdie was flying and saw a shiny thing on a branch. It was a pretty light that sparkled in the sun. The birdie wanted to get closer to the light, so he flew down and tried to pinch it with his beak. But the light was too high up on the branch. The birdie decided to wait until the wind blew the branch down so he could get the light. He waited and waited, and finally, the wind blew the branch down. The birdie was so happy because he finally got the pretty light he wanted. He flew back to his tree and put the light on a branch. From that day on, the little birdie had the prettiest tree in the whole forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, she saw an unusual bird perched on a branch. It had bright colors and a long tail. Lily wanted to get a closer look, so she started to climb higher and higher. + +As she climbed, she noticed her waist was getting tired. She stopped for a moment to rest and catch her breath. Then, she continued to climb until she was right next to the bird. + +The bird looked at Lily and chirped a song. Lily smiled and felt happy. She climbed back down the tree and ran to tell her mom about the unusual bird she saw. From that day on, Lily would climb the tree every day to visit her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a nest high up in a tree. One day, the bird wanted to bring some sticks to make the nest stronger. + +The bird flew down to the ground and saw a little girl. The girl was very enthusiastic about the bird. She said, "Hello little bird, what are you doing?" + +The bird said, "I want to bring some sticks to make my nest stronger." + +The girl said, "That's a great idea! I can help you find some sticks." + +So, the girl and the bird looked for sticks together. They found many sticks and brought them back to the bird's nest. The bird was very happy and thanked the girl for her help. From that day on, the bird and the girl were friends and would often bring things to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily couldn't sleep because she heard some strange noises outside. She looked out of her window and saw a filthy cat rummaging through the garbage cans. + +Lily went to her parents' room and said, "Mommy, Daddy, I can't sleep. There's a dirty cat outside!" Her parents told her, "Don't panic, Lily. The cat won't hurt you. It's just looking for food." + +The next day, Lily saw the same cat in her backyard. She went outside and tried to pet it, but the cat ran away. Lily felt sad and asked her parents, "Why did the cat run away from me?" Her parents explained, "The cat was scared of you because it didn't know you. Just like how you were scared of it last night." + +Lily learned that it's important to not panic and be kind to others, even if they look different or dirty. From that day on, Lily made friends with the filthy cat and they played together every night. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was very small and fragile. One day, Tweet fell from his nest and hurt his wing. He couldn't fly anymore. + +Tweet's mommy bird was very worried. She looked for a nurse to help her little bird. A kind nurse came to help. She wrapped Tweet's wing in a bandage and said, "You must rest, little bird. Your wing will heal soon." + +Tweet was sad because he couldn't fly. But he remembered something his mommy bird had told him: "Every spring, we birds sing and fly high in the sky. You will fly again, Tweet." + +And so, Tweet rested and waited for spring. When spring came, Tweet's wing was healed. He sang and flew with his mommy bird and felt very happy. The moral of the story is that sometimes we have to be patient and wait for good things to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat dessert, especially ice cream. One day, she wanted to make her own ice cream. So, she asked her mom if she could use the big bowl and spoon in the kitchen. Her mom said yes and Lily was very happy. + +As she was making the ice cream, she heard a loud noise outside. She got scared and ran to her mom. Her mom told her it was just thunder and there was no need to be scared. Lily felt better and went back to making her ice cream. Finally, it was ready and she ate it all up. It was the best dessert she ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Olive. Olive was a very brave dog, and Lily loved her very much. + +One day, Lily and Olive went for a walk in the park. They met a boy named Jack, who was also walking his dog. Jack's dog was very big, and Olive was a little scared. + +Lily said to Olive, "Don't be afraid, Olive. You are a brave dog. Show Jack that you are not scared." Olive barked at the big dog, and Jack was very impressed. He said, "Wow, Olive is a very brave dog!" + +Lily and Jack became friends, and they all went for a walk together. Olive was happy to have made a new friend, and Lily was happy that Olive had been so brave. They all had a great time in the park, and Olive even got a treat for being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to swing on the swing with Timmy in the park. One day, Timmy and Max went to the park with a bottle of water. + +As they swung on the swing, Timmy accidentally dropped the bottle. Max saw this and quickly ran to pick it up with his mouth. Timmy was very happy and said, "Good boy, Max! You are so loyal!" + +Suddenly, a little girl came up to them and asked, "Can I swing with you guys?" Timmy smiled and said, "Of course!" They all swung together on the swing and had a lot of fun. Max even got to swing a little bit too! + +After a while, it was time to go home. Timmy and Max said goodbye to the little girl and went home. Timmy was very happy to have such a loyal friend like Max. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily woke up feeling weak. She didn't want to get out of bed and put on her clothes. Her mom came in and asked her what was wrong. + +"I don't feel good," Lily said. + +"Let's pray together," her mom said. They held hands and prayed for Lily to feel better. + +After they finished praying, Lily felt a little better. She got up and put on her clothes. They were her favorite pink dress and sparkly shoes. + +"Are you ready to go to the park?" her mom asked. + +"Yes!" Lily said, feeling much stronger now. They went to the park and played on the swings and slides. Lily was happy she prayed and felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fierce lion. He had a lot of colors on his fur - brown, yellow, and black. One day, he was playing with his friends when he accidentally tore his favorite toy. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +His friends saw that he was upset and came to help. They brought him a new toy that was just as colorful as his old one. The lion was so happy that he forgot all about his torn toy. From that day on, he played with his new toy and his friends every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a big stick and started to draw in the dirt. Suddenly, she saw a tiny bug crawling on the ground. Lily watched as the bug started to shrink and shrink until it was so small she could barely see it. + +Lily picked up the bug and put it on a leaf. She noticed that the leaf was covered in smelly ash from a nearby fire. The bug didn't seem to mind the smell and crawled away happily. + +Lily was amazed at how the bug could shrink so small and still be happy. She decided to be happy too, even when things didn't go her way. From that day on, Lily always remembered the little bug and its lesson about being happy no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a pond. The frog was very gifted at jumping and swimming. One day, the frog saw a beautiful present on the other side of the pond. The frog wanted to get the present, so he decided to jump over the pond. + +The frog jumped and jumped, but he couldn't make it to the other side. Then, the frog had an idea. He decided to reverse and swim to the other side. The frog swam and swam, but he got tired and couldn't make it. + +Sadly, the frog never got his gift and he was very sad. From then on, he decided to always stay in his own side of the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to collect nuts and store them in his tree house. One day, Nutty found a colorful nut and he was so excited. He ran to his friend, Bunny, and said, "Look Bunny, I found a colorful nut!" Bunny replied, "Wow, Nutty! That's amazing! Can I have it?" Nutty thought for a moment and said, "Sure, Bunny. But can you write me a thank you note?" Bunny happily agreed and wrote a note that said, "Thank you for the colorful nut, Nutty!" Nutty was so happy and kept the note with the nut in his tree house forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to watch cartoons on the TV. One day, Mittens wanted to watch his favorite cartoon but the TV was delayed. Mittens was sad because he wanted to watch his cartoon. + +Mittens decided to go outside and play. He saw a cart full of toys and decided to play with them. He had so much fun playing with the toys that he forgot about the delayed cartoon. + +When Mittens came back inside, the cartoon was on the TV. Mittens was happy and watched his cartoon while snuggling in his cozy bed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a musician. He was very rich and loved to play music. He played his guitar every day and people would come from far away just to hear him play. + +One day, the musician was walking down the street when he saw a shiny coin on the ground. He picked it up and turned it over in his hand. He thought to himself, "I am already so rich, I don't need this coin." + +Later that day, the musician was playing his guitar when a little girl came up to him and asked if she could play too. The musician said yes, and the little girl started to play. She was very good and the musician was impressed. + +As they played together, the musician realized that the little girl was very special. He knew that someday she would become a great musician, just like him. And he was right! Years later, the little girl became a famous musician, just like the rich musician who had turned down the shiny coin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park and played with her friends. Suddenly, she felt very sick and had trouble breathing. Her friend, Timmy, asked her what was wrong. Lily said she didn't know, but she felt like she couldn't get enough air in her lungs. + +Timmy quickly ran to get Lily's mom. When her mom arrived, she called an ambulance. The ambulance came and took Lily to the hospital. The doctors did some tests and found out that Lily had received an unknown allergy. They gave her some medicine and she felt much better. + +When Lily got home, she told her mom and dad what happened. They were very proud of Timmy for being such a good friend and helping her. Lily thanked Timmy for being there for her when she needed him the most. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her mom. One day, they were planting flowers. Lily picked up a seed and asked her mom, "What will happen to this seed?" Her mom replied, "It will bloom into a beautiful flower." + +Lily was so excited to see the flower bloom. Every day she would water it and watch it grow. One morning, she woke up and saw that the flower had bloomed! It was the prettiest flower she had ever seen. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look! The flower bloomed!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's amazing, Lily! Let's take a picture and mail it to grandma." Lily thought that was a crazy idea but she loved it. They took a picture of the flower and mailed it to grandma. When grandma received the picture, she called Lily and said, "That flower is so beautiful! I wish I could see it in person." Lily smiled and said, "Maybe we can plant more flowers and you can come see them bloom!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the festival in her town. There were rides and games and lots of yummy food available. + +One day, Lily saw a little boy who looked very sad. She asked him what was wrong, and he said he didn't have any money to play any games or buy any food. + +Lily felt an urge to help the little boy. She gave him some of her own money so he could have fun too. The little boy was so happy and grateful. + +Lily learned that it's important to be kind and help others when you can. Even if it means giving up something you want for yourself. And that's why she always felt happy and proud when she went to the festival. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle. She loved playing with her toys and having fun. One day, she decided to build a sandcastle in the courtyard. She made it very big and tall, but then it started to rain. + +The princess was sad because her sandcastle was getting wet and she didn't want it to fall apart. She asked her daddy if they could make the rain stop. Her daddy said they couldn't, but they could test something. + +Her daddy got a big umbrella and held it over the sandcastle. It worked! The sandcastle stayed dry and the princess was happy again. She learned that sometimes we have to test things to find a solution to our problems. +Once upon a time, there was a purple car. It drove down the road and stopped at a gas station. The car needed gas to keep driving. The driver filled the car with gas and paid the cashier. + +As the car drove away, it saw a group of children playing outside. The children were not behaving well. They were shouting and throwing things. The car honked its horn to get their attention. + +The children looked at the car and saw that it was purple. They were amazed and stopped misbehaving. They waved at the car and the driver waved back. The car continued on its journey, happy that it had helped the children behave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear cute dresses and bows in her hair. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a boy named Max who had a different style of clothes. He wore a hat and a shirt with stripes. + +Lily and Max started to play together, but Lily's friends didn't like Max's style. They said mean things about him. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She went home and told her mom about what happened. Her mom said, "Lily, it's not nice to judge someone by their style. You should love people for who they are, not what they wear." + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw Max sitting alone. She walked up to him and said, "I like your hat, it's cute." Max smiled and they started to play together again. Lily's friends saw them having fun and realized they were wrong about Max. They apologized and everyone played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a king who lived in a big palace. He was bald, which means he had no hair on his head. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and got lost. He didn't know how to get back to his palace. + +A kind man saw the king and asked, "Are you lost?" The king replied, "Yes, can you help me?" The kind man said, "Of course, I will rescue you and take you back to your palace." + +The king was very happy and said, "Thank you so much! You are my hero!" The kind man smiled and said, "It's my pleasure to help you." He took the king back to his palace and the king gave him a big hug. From that day on, the king always remembered the kind man who rescued him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They were having so much fun, but then it started to rain. Lily's mommy came to pick her up and they went back home. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy offered to make some popcorn and watch a film with her. Lily was so happy because she loved watching films with her mommy. They picked the perfect film to watch, one with princesses and talking animals. + +As they were watching the film, Lily noticed that the princess was sad because she lost her crown. Lily said to her mommy, "I hope the princess finds her crown." Her mommy smiled and said, "Just wait and see, Lily. Sometimes things happen for a reason." + +Later in the film, the princess found her crown and Lily was so happy. She realized that her mommy was right, sometimes things do happen for a reason. She gave her mommy a big hug and said, "Thank you for offering to watch the film with me, it was perfect." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sweet candy and play with her toys. One day, she went to bed and fell asleep. But then, she heard a loud noise that woke her up. She saw a monster in her room and she got scared. + +Lily tried to turn on the light, but the monster broke it. She tried to call for help, but the monster covered her mouth. Lily was very afraid and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the monster attacked her and she couldn't fight back. + +The next morning, Lily's parents found her in her room. They were very sad because Lily was gone forever. They never found out what happened to her. The end. +One day, Timmy went on a walk with his mommy. They walked past a park and saw a big surprise! There was a clown making balloon animals. Timmy loved balloons and was so happy! The clown made him a red doggy balloon and put it in Timmy's pocket. + +"Wow, mommy! Look at my balloon doggy!" Timmy said. + +"That's so cool, Timmy. You have a regular pocket to keep it safe," mommy replied. + +Timmy was so happy with his surprise balloon doggy in his pocket. He hugged his mommy and said, "Thank you for taking me on a walk!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was feeling grumpy because he had to go to bed early. He didn't want to sleep, he wanted to play with his toys. + +As Timmy kneeled down to say his prayers, he began to feel a little better. He asked God to help him not be so grumpy and to have fun tomorrow. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a noise outside his window. He looked out and saw a big, scary monster! Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He kneeled down again and prayed for help. + +Just then, Timmy's dad came into his room and scared the monster away. Timmy was so happy and thanked God for keeping him safe. He went to sleep with a smile on his face, no longer feeling grumpy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy woke her up with a loud alarm. Lily didn't like the sound of the alarm, it was too noisy and smelly. She covered her ears and said, "Mommy, please let me sleep a little longer." + +But mommy said, "No, Lily, we have to go to the park today. It's a beautiful day outside." + +Lily got up and put on her favorite dress. When they got to the park, Lily saw her friend Timmy. Timmy was playing with a red ball. Lily said, "Hi Timmy, can I play with you?" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's play catch with my ball." + +Lily was happy and they played together for a long time. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thanks for playing with me, Timmy. I had so much fun." + +Timmy said, "Me too, Lily. Let's play again soon." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, I'll ask my mommy to let me come back to the park tomorrow." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she went outside to play, but it was very cold. Her mommy told her to put on her jacket to stay warm. + +As she played, she saw a bird on a tree. The bird was singing a beautiful song. Lily thought it was charming. She started to sing along with the bird. The bird flew down and sat on her jacket. Lily was so happy to see the bird up close. + +She continued to sing with the bird on her jacket. It was a magical moment that she would never forget. From that day on, she always wore her jacket outside so she could sing with her new bird friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to go fast and zoom around the room. One day, Red was zooming so hard that he crashed into a toy block tower. + +"Oh no!" cried Red. "I'm stuck! I can't go anywhere!" + +Just then, a toy truck named Blue came by. "What happened, Red?" asked Blue. + +"I crashed into this tower and now I'm stuck," replied Red. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you," said Blue. And with a big push, Blue helped Red go free. + +"Thank you, Blue!" said Red. "You're the best friend a little car could ask for." + +And from that day on, Red and Blue zoomed around the room together, going fast and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they went to the park and Lily saw a big, round balloon. She wanted it so much, but her parents said they didn't have enough money to pay for it. + +Lily felt sad, but her dad promised to come back another day and buy her the balloon. The next day, they went back to the park and her dad bought her the big, round balloon. Lily was so happy and she played with it all day. + +But then, a foolish thing happened. Lily accidentally let go of the string and the balloon flew away. She was so upset and cried a lot. Her mom and dad hugged her and told her it was okay, and that they would buy her another balloon next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very helpful and always liked to pick flowers for her mommy. One day, she went to the park to pick some pretty flowers. She counted one, two, three, four, five flowers and put them in her basket. + +Suddenly, she saw a butterfly and started chasing it. She ran and ran until she got lost. She tried to find her way back home, but she couldn't. She felt scared and alone. + +As the sun started to set, Lily started to cry. She wished she had never left the park. She missed her mommy and daddy. She wished she could count the flowers in her basket and show them to her parents. But she was lost and didn't know how to get back home. + +As it got darker, Lily felt very sad. She hugged her basket of flowers and cried herself to sleep. The next morning, the park ranger found her and brought her back to her parents. They were so happy to see her and hugged her tightly. Lily promised to never wander off again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to the park to play. Lily saw a tree with lots of cherries on it. She was so happy because she enjoyed eating cherries. She picked some cherries and ate them. They were so yummy! + +Suddenly, Lily saw a squirrel running up the tree. The squirrel was crazy and it started throwing cherries at Lily. Lily laughed and enjoyed playing with the squirrel. She threw some cherries back at the squirrel, but the squirrel ran away. Lily had so much fun at the park that day, especially with the crazy squirrel and the yummy cherries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one morning and wanted some toast for breakfast. She went to the kitchen and saw that the bread was in a bag. She picked up the bag and opened it. Then she picked out two slices of bread and put them in the toaster. + +While the bread was toasting, Lily's mom came into the kitchen. "Good morning, Lily," she said. "What are you having for breakfast?" + +"I'm having toast!" Lily exclaimed. + +"That sounds delicious," her mom replied. "Do you want some jelly to put on your toast?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, please!" When the toast was done, Lily picked it up and spread some jelly on it. She took a big bite and smiled. It was the best breakfast ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the beach and collect shells. One day, she found a shiny rock that she really liked. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! This rock is so good!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. That rock is very pretty. Do you know how much it's worth?" + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant by "worth", so her mom explained, "Worth means how much someone would pay for it. This rock has a lot of value because it's so shiny and pretty." + +Lily was happy to hear that her rock was valuable. She decided to keep it safe and show it to her friends later. As they played on the beach, they noticed that the tide was coming in. Lily's mom told them it was time to go home before the tide got too high. + +Lily said goodbye to her friends and hugged her rock tightly. She knew it was a special treasure that she would always value. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. It was an icy cold day, but he wore a big coat to keep warm. Tim saw his friend, Sam, and they both nodded to say hello. + +Sam had a whip toy with him. He showed Tim how to play with it. They took turns whipping the toy and laughed as it made fun sounds. They played with the whip toy all day. + +As it got colder, they decided to go home. They waved goodbye and nodded to each other. Tim couldn't wait to tell his mom about his fun day at the park with Sam and the whip toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to fix things. She would fix her toys, her bike, and even her bed. One day, Sue found a broken chair. She knew she could fix it. + +Sue worked hard to fix the chair. She used glue, tape, and a hammer. After a long time, the chair was as good as new. Sue was very happy. She showed her mom and dad the clear, strong chair she fixed. They were proud of her. + +After fixing the chair, Sue felt tired. She decided to take a nap. She went to her room, laid down on her bed, and closed her eyes. Sue had a nice, long nap. When she woke up, she felt happy and ready to fix more things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, even on icy days. One icy day, she put on her warm coat and went out to play. + +Lily saw a cute squirrel in her yard. She wanted to play with the squirrel, so she asked, "Will you play with me for a minute?" The squirrel looked at her and nodded. They played together for a minute, running and jumping in the icy yard. + +After a minute, the squirrel had to go. Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me!" The squirrel waved goodbye and ran up a tree. Lily went back inside, happy that she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with paper. One day, he found a weak, old paper in his room. It was very thin and easy to break. Tim had an idea. He wanted to make a toy with the paper. + +Tim started to fold the paper. He made a little boat. Tim was very happy with his boat. He wanted to show his friends. He went outside to play with his friends and his new boat. But when he got outside, the wind started to blow. The wind was very strong, and it started to slap the boat. + +The boat started to break because it was weak. Tim felt sad. He learned that he should be careful with weak things. He went back inside to make a new boat. This time, he used strong paper. His new boat did not break, and he could play with it all day. The moral of the story is to be gentle with weak things and always try to make things stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was scared of the dark. Every night, when it was time to sleep, he felt scared. His mom knew what to do. She gave him a small candle. The candle was not scary. It gave a soft, warm light. + +One night, there was a big storm outside. Tim heard the loud wind and rain. He felt very scared. But then, he remembered his candle. He lit the candle and saw its warm light. It made him feel better. The candle's light comforted him. + +After the storm, Tim was not scared of the dark anymore. He learned that sometimes, a little light can make scary things go away. The moral of the story is to always look for the light in dark times. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to have a race. He asked his friends, Sam and Lily, to race with him. They all went to the park to start the race. + +Before the race, Tim felt scared. He did not want to lose. So, he closed his eyes and prayed to be fast. Then, they all started to run. + +Tim, Sam, and Lily ran very fast. It was a close race. Tim was still scared, but he ran as fast as he could. In the end, Tim won the race. He was happy and not scared anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gloomy jail. In this jail, there lived a big, mean lion. The lion was very sad and angry because he was locked up and could not go out to play. + +One day, a little mouse came to the jail. The mouse saw the lion and felt bad for him. The mouse said, "Mr. Lion, I have an idea. I can help you get out of this gloomy jail." The lion looked at the mouse and thought this was a good idea. The mouse started to chew on the bars of the jail to make a hole for the lion to escape. + +As the mouse chewed, the lion started to get excited. He thought about all the fun things he would do once he was free. But the mouse was getting tired, and the hole was still not big enough for the lion to get out. The lion, feeling impatient, suggested, "Hurry up, little mouse! I want to be free!" + +The mouse tried to chew faster, but it was too late. The guard heard the noise and came to see what was happening. The guard saw the mouse and the hole in the jail bars. The guard caught the mouse and took it away. The lion was left in his gloomy jail, sadder and angrier than ever before. +One day, a funny dog named Max was walking in the park. He saw a big ice cream cone on the ground. Max was very happy and wanted to eat the ice cream cone. + +Max picked up the cone in his mouth and walked to his friend, a little girl named Lily. Max showed Lily the cone and wagged his tail. Lily said, "Max, where did you find that cone? Can I have some too?" + +Max didn't answer. He just looked at Lily and kept wagging his tail. Then, he put the cone on the ground and pushed it to her with his nose. Lily laughed and said, "Thank you, Max!" + +Together, Max and Lily enjoyed the ice cream cone in the park. They played and laughed all day. Max was a funny dog and Lily was his best friend. They loved spending time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a comfortable dog who liked to stare at things. He lived in a small house with his family. + +One day, Spot went outside to play. As he played, he saw the sun going down in the west. The sky turned pretty colors. Spot liked to stare at the sun going down. + +Spot sat on the soft grass and stared at the sun until it was gone. Then, he went back inside his small house. Spot felt happy and comfortable as he lay down to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to learn new things. She was very enthusiastic when her mom and dad would teach her. One day, her mom taught her how to say "please" and "thank you." + +Lily was excited to use her new words. She went to her friend Tom's house to play. Tom's mom gave them some juice. Lily remembered to say "please" when she asked for the juice. When Tom's mom gave her the juice, Lily said "thank you." Tom's mom was happy to hear Lily's good manners. + +Tom saw Lily using her good manners and wanted to learn too. He asked Lily to teach him. Lily was happy to help. She taught Tom how to say "please" and "thank you." Tom practiced and soon he was using his good manners too. The moral of the story is that good manners are important and we can learn from each other. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy man. He loved to walk and play in the sun. One day, he found a big box. He wanted to know what was inside. + +The man tried to open the box to reveal what was inside. He pulled and pulled, but the box did not open. He asked his friends for help. They all tried to open the box together. + +But the box still did not open. The man and his friends were sad. They went home without knowing what was inside the box. The man never found out what was inside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small red car. The car had a very easy job. It liked to support its friends. One day, the car saw a big blue truck. The truck was sad because it could not move. + +The small red car wanted to help. It went to the big blue truck and said, "I will support you!" The car pushed and pushed. The truck started to move. The truck was happy and said, "Thank you, small red car." + +From that day on, the small red car and the big blue truck were best friends. They played together and helped each other. The small red car felt good because it could support its friend. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the zoo with his mom. They saw many animals like big lions, tall giraffes, and happy monkeys. Tim loved to admire all the animals at the zoo. He liked to watch them play and eat. + +At the zoo, Tim met a deaf girl named Lily. Lily could not hear, but she could talk with her hands. Tim and Lily became friends. They walked around the zoo together, looking at all the animals. + +Tim said, "Look at the big lion!" Lily smiled and nodded. They watched the lion play with a ball. Then Tim and Lily went to see the tall giraffes. They laughed when the giraffes ate leaves from the trees. Tim and Lily had a fun day at the zoo, admiring all the animals together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a beautiful, expensive blouse. It was her favorite. She loved to wear it when she went outside to play. + +One day, Amy was playing in the park. She saw a cute puppy. The puppy wanted to play too. Amy decided to carry the puppy in her arms. They played together and had lots of fun. + +But while playing, the puppy's paws got dirty. The dirt went on Amy's expensive blouse. Amy was sad, but she still loved the puppy. They became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a man who liked to sell things. One day, he decided to sell pretty pastels. The pastels were all the colors of the rainbow. They were so nice that everyone wanted to buy them. + +In the town, there was a naughty boy named Tim. Tim saw the pastels and wanted them too. But he did not want to buy them like everyone else. Tim thought of a plan to take the pastels without asking. + +When the man was not looking, Tim took the pastels and ran away. But the man saw him and called out, "Stop! Those are not yours!" Tim felt bad and knew he was wrong. He gave the pastels back to the man and said he was sorry. + +The man was kind and knew that Tim was sorry. He gave Tim a pastel as a gift. Tim learned his lesson and promised to never be naughty again. From that day on, Tim and the man became good friends, and they sold pastels together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a small, red comb. Every day, Sue's mom would tell her to comb her hair before going to play. Sue was an obedient girl, so she always did what her mom said. + +One sunny day, Sue was playing with her friends outside. They were having so much fun that Sue forgot to comb her hair. Her hair got very messy. When it was time to go home, Sue remembered she didn't comb her hair. She felt sad and worried. + +Sue knew she had to delay going home to fix her hair. She found her red comb and quickly combed her hair. It was neat again. Sue went home to her mom, who was happy to see her with neat hair. From that day on, Sue always remembered to comb her hair before playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that could speed very fast. He loved to play with his car all day. + +One day, Tim found a big peach in the kitchen. He thought it would be fun to race his car around the peach. So, he put the peach on the floor and started to speed his car around it. The car went round and round the peach, making Tim very happy. + +But then, Tim's car hit the peach too hard, and the car became broken. Tim was sad because his car couldn't speed anymore. His mom saw him and gave him a hug. She helped Tim fix his broken car, and soon it could speed again. Tim was happy, and he learned to be more careful when playing with his car. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a deep hole. Many cars and people wanted to go over the hole, but they could not. The hole was too big and deep. So, they had to find another way to go. This made the traffic very slow. + +One day, a big truck came to the town. The truck had many big rocks in it. The truck driver asked the people if he could help. The people said, "Yes, please! We cannot go over the deep hole." The truck driver said he would help, but he needed their permission. The people said, "We permit you to help us." + +The truck driver put the big rocks in the deep hole. The rocks filled the hole and the people were very happy. Now, the cars and people could go over the hole. The traffic was not slow anymore. Everyone thanked the truck driver for his help. And they all lived happily in their town. +Once upon a time, there was a huge tree. Under the tree, there were many leaves. The wind came and scatter the leaves. A little boy named Tim saw the leaves. He wanted to play with them. + +Tim called his friend Sue. "Sue, come play with me!" he said. Sue came running to Tim. They both started to pick up the leaves. They laughed and had fun. They made a big pile of leaves. + +Sue and Tim jumped into the pile of leaves. The leaves flew everywhere. They played until the sun went down. They were happy and tired. They went home and told their moms and dads about their fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved to play with her friends. One day, her mom wanted to teach her something important. She wanted to teach Sally about what to do in an emergency. + +Sally's mom said, "Sally, if you ever have an emergency, you need to call for help. It is very important." Sally listened carefully and said, "Okay, Mom. I will remember." + +One day, while playing outside, Sally saw her friend Timmy fall and get hurt. He was crying and couldn't get up. Sally remembered what her mom taught her. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, Timmy fell and is hurt. We need help!" + +Sally's mom quickly went to help Timmy and called for more help. Everyone was proud of Sally for remembering what to do in an emergency. The moral of the story is to always remember the important things we are taught and to help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a big hotel. Many people came to stay there. One day, a man named Tom came to the hotel. He was very tired and dizzy from a long trip. He wanted to sleep in a nice, soft bed. + +In the hotel, there was a helpful girl named Sally. She worked there to supply things to the people. She saw Tom and asked, "Do you need help?" Tom said, "Yes, I am dizzy and need a room." + +Sally smiled and took Tom to a nice room. She gave him a key and said, "This is your room. Sleep well!" Tom thanked her and went to sleep. The next morning, he woke up feeling much better. He was very happy with the hotel and Sally's help. +Once upon a time, in a cute little house, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a magic toy. This toy could freeze anything it touched. Tim loved to play with the magic toy, but he didn't know how to use it well. + +One day, Tim's mom told him, "Be careful with your magic toy. It can make things freeze." Tim just smiled and went outside to play. He saw a bird in a tree and touched it with the magic toy. The bird froze! Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, I froze the bird!" His mom hugged him and told him, "Remember, I told you to be careful." Tim's mom took the magic toy and touched the bird again. The bird was not frozen anymore! Tim was happy and promised to be careful with his magic toy from then on. +One day, a little girl named Mia was excited to go to the park. She put on her shoes and ran outside. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +Mia saw her friend, Tim, at the park. They decided to play a game of dare. Tim dared Mia to climb a big tree on the left side of the park. Mia was scared, but she wanted to try. + +Mia climbed the tree, and Tim cheered her on. When she reached the top, she felt so happy. Mia dared Tim to swing high on the swings. They both had so much fun daring each other and playing at the park all day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He was a fair boy with a big smile. Tom had a small patch of land in his backyard. He loved to play there every day. + +One day, Tom decided to own a pet. He wanted a pet to play with on his patch. He asked his mom and dad for a pet. They said yes, and they went to find a pet for Tom. + +At the pet store, Tom saw a cute dog. The dog had soft fur and a happy wagging tail. Tom knew this dog was the one he wanted to own. He took the dog home, and they played on the patch together. They had so much fun, and Tom was very happy with his new pet. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big box that he loved to play with. One day, he found a new toy inside the box. It was a small red car. + +Tim wanted to play with the car, but his big sister, Sue, wanted to play with it too. They both got angry and started to fight. Tim did not want to share his new toy. Sue did not want to quit trying to play with it. + +Mom came into the room and saw Tim and Sue fighting. She told them to stop and share the toy. Tim and Sue both felt bad for fighting. They said sorry to each other and played with the car together. Now, they always share their toys and have fun playing together. +One day, a big bird had an egg. The bird was very happy. She put the egg in her nest and went to find food. Before she left, she told her friend, the cat, "Please watch my egg while I am away. Do not let anything bad happen." + +The cat was not very smart. He thought, "If I sleep on the egg, it will be safe." So, the stupid cat went to sleep on the egg. The sun was hot, and the cat was heavy. The egg was not happy. + +When the bird came back, she saw the cat on her egg. She was very sad and angry. She said, "You are a bad friend! My egg is broken because of you!" The cat felt sorry, but it was too late. The egg was gone, and the bird was sad forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play outside in the sun. He had a normal pattern of playing with his ball every day. Spot would run and jump, and he was very happy. + +One day, Spot saw a big cloud in the sky. The cloud was gray and covered the sun. Spot wanted to remain outside, but his ball was not easy to see. Spot was sad because he could not play his normal game. + +Spot's friend, a little bird named Tweet, saw him and wanted to help. Tweet flew up to the cloud and pushed it away. The sun came back, and Spot could see his ball again. Spot and Tweet played together, and they remained happy friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Spot. Spot liked to dig. One day, Spot found a big pit in the ground. He was very happy. + +Spot saw a toy in the pit. "Is this toy fake?" he asked his friend, Cat. Cat looked at the toy and said, "I don't know, let's find out." + +Spot and Cat played with the toy. They did not recognize it was fake at first. But then, they saw it was not real. They laughed and kept playing. They had fun with the fake toy in the big pit. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to talk. She talked all day long. But one day, she found a knob on a big door. The door was very old, and the knob was very boring. It was not fun to look at, but Amy wanted to know what was behind the door. + +Amy tried to turn the knob, but it was stuck. She tried and tried, but she could not open the door. Amy was sad. She wanted to talk to someone about the boring knob and the big door, but no one was around. She felt all alone. + +Then, a friendly dog came by. The dog saw Amy was sad and wanted to help. The dog pushed the door with his strong legs, and the door opened! Amy was so happy. She thanked the dog and talked to him about the boring knob. They became best friends and talked every day. The conflict was over, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cabinet in a big room. The cabinet was very tall and had many toys inside. One day, the toys decided to march out of the cabinet and play with each other. + +As the toys marched, they sang a fun song. They felt very happy playing together. One toy, a small top, spun around and around. It spun so much, it felt dizzy. + +The dizzy top stopped spinning and took a rest. The other toys helped the top feel better. When the top felt better, they all marched back into the cabinet. They knew they could play together again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lily. She liked to play, jump, and dance all day. One day, her mommy asked her, "Lily, do you want to learn something new today?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mommy! I want to learn!" + +So, mommy showed Lily a big box with a screen. She said, "This is a computer. We can use it to study and learn new things." Lily looked at the computer and was very excited. + +Mommy turned on the computer and they started to study. They learned about animals, colors, and shapes. Lily was so happy to learn new things with mommy. She said, "Mommy, I love studying with you and the computer!" + +From that day on, Lily and her mommy would study on the computer every day. They had lots of fun learning new things together. And Lily became a very smart and lively little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a sad dishwasher. It lived in a big kitchen with lots of other things like plates, cups, and spoons. The dishwasher was sad because it always had to remain inside and wash the dirty things. + +One day, the dishwasher saw a happy little girl playing outside. She was laughing and running with her dog. The dishwasher wanted to be happy too. It thought, "If I can go outside and play, I will not be sad anymore." + +So, the dishwasher asked the plates, cups, and spoons to help it go outside. They all worked together and pushed the door open. The dishwasher rolled out into the sunshine and felt very happy. It played with the little girl and her dog all day. From that day on, the dishwasher was not sad anymore because it knew that it could have fun with its friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to drink hot cocoa. Her mom made the best cocoa in the whole world. Lucy liked it because it was sweet and warm. She drank it every day after playing outside. + +One day, Lucy found a big bag of cheap cocoa powder. She was so happy! She wanted to make her own cocoa. Lucy asked her mom if she could help. Her mom said yes and they went to the kitchen. + +Lucy and her mom mixed the cheap cocoa with milk and sugar. They stirred it and heated it up. When it was ready, Lucy took a sip. She made a face. It did not taste as good as her mom's cocoa. Lucy was sad. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can try again. Let's not disturb the cocoa and let it sit for a little while." They waited and tried it again. This time, it was much better! Lucy learned that sometimes, you need to be patient and not disturb things to make them just right. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw many different colors of leaves on the ground. There were red, yellow, and brown leaves. Tim wanted to have fun with the leaves, so he decided to scatter them. + +Tim picked up the leaves and threw them into the air. They fell down like rain. Tim laughed and danced as the leaves fell around him. He saw a black cat watching him from the fence. The cat had shiny black fur and big green eyes. + +The black cat jumped down and joined Tim in playing with the leaves. They ran around and scattered the leaves together. Tim and the black cat became friends, and they played together every day. They loved to scatter the different colored leaves and have fun in the sun. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very excited. His mom said they were going to the park. Tim loved the park because he liked to play on the pitch with his ball. + +When they got to the park, Tim saw his friend, Sam. "Hi, Sam!" said Tim. "Do you want to play with me on the pitch?" Sam said, "Yes, I do!" + +Tim and Sam had lots of fun playing on the pitch. They kicked the ball and laughed. After they were tired, they sat under a big tree. Tim and Sam were happy at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go on vacation. One day, his mom and dad said they were going on a perfect vacation soon. Tim was very happy and excited. He knew something fun was going to happen. + +Before the vacation, Tim played with his friends. He told them about the perfect vacation. But, he also felt sad. He knew he would miss his friends when he was away. His friends told him not to worry. They said they would play when he came back. + +On the perfect vacation, Tim had so much fun. He swam in the sea and played in the sand. He thought about his friends and knew he missed them. When the vacation was over, Tim was happy to go home. He ran to his friends and they all played together. It was like he never left. +Once upon a time, in a green forest, there lived a squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to organize his nuts in his tree house. One day, Sam found a big pile of waste near his home. + +Sam was sad and said, "Oh no, this waste should not be here! I must clean it up and tell my friends." So, Sam started to pick up the waste and put it in a big bag. + +Sam went to his friend, Birdy the bird, and said, "Birdy, look at all this waste I found! We must keep our forest clean. Will you help me?" Birdy nodded and said, "Yes, Sam! Let's work together to clean our home." + +Together, Sam and Birdy picked up all the waste and made their green forest clean again. They were happy and proud of their hard work. From that day on, they always made sure to keep their home clean and organized. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little dog named Spot. Spot was very good at recognize things. One day, Spot went with his family to a big place called university. + +At the university, Spot saw many people and other dogs. They were all learning and playing together. Spot wanted to learn and play, too. So, he went to a room where they were teaching dogs to be clever. + +Spot learned how to sit, stay, and fetch. He was very good at it. Everyone at the university was happy with Spot because he was so clever. Spot was very proud of himself and loved his time at the university. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mimi. Mimi loved to eat cheese. She had a big piece of cheese in her tiny house. One day, Mimi's friend, a cat named Kitty, came to visit her. + +Kitty said, "Mimi, can I stay with you for a while?" Mimi was happy and said, "Yes, you can stay with me. We can eat cheese together and be healthy." + +So, Kitty stayed with Mimi in her tiny house. They ate cheese every day and played together. They were very happy and healthy. And they became the best of friends. +One day, a loyal dog named Max and a little girl named Lily were playing in the yard. They found a big closet outside their house. Lily opened the closet and saw many colors inside. + +Lily said, "Max, let's mix the colors and make something fun!" Max barked happily. They started to mix the colors together. They made blue, green, and purple. Max wagged his tail and Lily laughed. + +After they mixed the colors, Lily painted a big rainbow on the closet. Max and Lily were very proud of their work. They showed the colorful closet to their family, and everyone loved it. Max and Lily had a great day playing and mixing colors together. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little cat named Tom. Tom liked to stay at home and dream. He would dream about playing with his friends in the park. + +One day, Tom felt brave and went to the park to play. He saw a big dog named Max. Max was not shy. Max said, "Hi, Tom! Let's play together!" Tom was scared, but he wanted to stay and try. + +Tom and Max played all day. They ran, jumped, and had fun. Tom was not shy anymore. He was happy. Now, Tom and Max play together every day. And Tom's dream came true. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a fearful little girl named Lily. She was scared of many things, like loud noises and big animals. One day, Lily's mom told her to go to the store to get some milk. + +On her way to the store, Lily met a kind old man. He said, "Hello, little girl. I have a special gift for you. It's a luxury toy car. It's very nice and shiny." Lily looked at the toy car and liked it very much. She said, "Thank you, sir. I will take good care of it." + +Lily continued her walk to the store, feeling a little less fearful with her new luxury toy car. She got the milk and went back home. When she got home, she showed her mom the toy car. Her mom said, "What a beautiful car! You are so lucky to have it." + +From that day on, Lily felt braver with her luxury toy car. She wasn't as fearful anymore. And every time she went to the store to get milk, she would always take her toy car with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little ball named Bounce. Bounce loved to jump up and down all day long. One day, Bounce saw some smoke coming from a big fire. Bounce wanted to help, so he jumped over to the fire. + +Bounce saw a sour lemon close to the fire. The lemon was sad because it was too hot. Bounce knew that if he could bounce high enough, he could get some water to put out the fire. So, Bounce jumped as high as he could and splashed water on the fire. The fire went out, and the smoke went away. + +The sour lemon was so happy that Bounce saved the day. Bounce and the lemon became good friends. They learned that helping others is a good thing to do. And from that day on, Bounce and the lemon helped others whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a big room with a blackboard. The blackboard was unusual because it could talk. It lived in a school where kids came to learn and play. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy came into the room. She saw the blackboard and said "hello". The blackboard said "hello" back to her. Lucy was very surprised and happy to meet a talking blackboard. + +Lucy liked to play with her toy, a soft ball. She would squeeze the ball and it would make a funny sound. The blackboard liked the sound and laughed with Lucy. They became good friends and had lots of fun together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to eat her food on her favorite plate. One day, Sue saw that her plate had a big crack in it. She was sad but still wanted to use her plate. + +Sue's mom told her, "Be careful with your plate, Sue. It might slip and break." But Sue didn't listen. She put her yummy food on the plate and went to eat. As she walked, she felt her plate move a little. + +Sue sat down to eat her food. She saw that a spoiled apple was on her plate. She didn't want to eat it. As she tried to take the apple off, her plate slipped from her hands. It broke into many pieces. Sue was sad, but she knew she should have listened to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Buddy. Buddy was very happy because today was his birthday. He wanted to have a big party with all his friends. So, he asked his mom, "Can I have a party, please?" + +His mom said, "Yes, you can have a party. But you must promise to share your toys and treats with your friends." Buddy promised to share everything with his friends. + +The party started, and all of Buddy's friends came to play. They played games, ate yummy treats, and sang songs. Buddy remembered his promise and shared his toys and treats with his friends. Everyone had so much fun and enjoyed the party. + +At the end of the party, Buddy's friends said, "Thank you for sharing, Buddy! We had a great time!" Buddy felt happy because he made his friends happy. + +The moral of the story is to always share with your friends, so everyone can enjoy and have fun together. +Once upon a time, in a hot and sandy land, there was a modest oasis. The oasis had a little pond with clear water and a few trees. Animals liked to come and drink the water. They also liked to rest under the trees. + +One day, a big rock near the oasis started to talk. "Hello, oasis," said the rock. The oasis was surprised but happy to have a friend. "Hello, rock," said the oasis. They became good friends and talked every day. + +One hot day, a small, thirsty bird came to the oasis. The bird saw the rock and the oasis talking. The bird asked, "Can I drink some water?" The oasis said, "Yes, little bird, you can drink and rest here." The bird was very happy and thanked the oasis and the rock. From that day on, the oasis, the rock, and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly fisherman named Bob. He loved to catch fish in the big blue sea. One sunny day, Bob went out in his small boat to find some fish. + +As he sat in his boat, he saw a big fish jump out of the water. "Wow!" said Bob. "I want to catch that big fish!" He threw his net into the water and waited for the fish to swim in. But the fish did not come. + +"Please, big fish, swim into my net," said Bob. The big fish heard him and answered, "Why should I swim into your net, ugly fisherman?" Bob thought for a moment and said, "If you swim into my net, I will let you go after I show you to my friends." + +The big fish thought about it and agreed. "Okay, ugly fisherman, I will swim into your net. But you must let me go after you show me to your friends." Bob was very happy and caught the big fish. He took the fish back to the land and showed it to his friends. They all said, "Wow, what a big fish!" Just as he promised, Bob let the big fish go back into the sea. The big fish was happy, and so was Bob. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a rich man named Tom. He had a big fireplace in his living room. Every day, Tom would sit by the fireplace to keep warm and cozy. + +One day, Tom's friend, Sam, came to visit. They both sat by the fireplace and talked. "I like your big fireplace, Tom," said Sam. "It is very warm and nice." Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam. I like it too." + +While they were talking, Tom saw a big, soft pillow on the floor. He picked it up and gave it a big squeeze. The pillow was so soft and fluffy. Tom and Sam laughed and took turns squeezing the pillow. They had a fun day by the fireplace, playing with the soft pillow and talking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to skip and play with her friends. One day, she saw an unusual big rock in the park. She thought it was special and wanted to take it home. + +Amy asked her friend Tom, "Can you help me move the big rock?" Tom nodded and said, "Yes, we can do it together." They tried to move the rock, but it was very heavy. They did not give up and kept trying. As a result, they finally moved the rock. + +Amy and Tom were very happy. They learned that when they work together, they can do anything. The moral of the story is that teamwork makes hard things easier. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a pink tape measure on the grass. Sara picks it up and says, "Look, Ben, a pink measure! What can we do with it?" + +Ben thinks for a moment and says, "We can measure how far we can walk. Let's see who can walk the longest. I will hold one end of the measure and you hold the other. Then we walk and walk until the measure is tight." + +Sara agrees and they start to walk. They walk past the swings, the slide, the sandbox and the fountain. They walk until they reach the fence. The measure is tight and they can't walk anymore. They look at the measure and see how many numbers it has. + +"Wow, we walked a lot!" Sara says. "The measure has ten numbers. That means we walked ten meters. That's very far!" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, we walked very far. We are good walkers. But I'm tired now. Let's go back and play with the measure some more. Maybe we can measure other things, like the trees, the flowers or the birds." + +Sara smiles and says, "Yes, let's do that. The measure is fun. And I like the pink color. It's my favorite." + +They hold the measure and walk back to the park. They measure many things and have a lot of fun. They are happy with their pink measure. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. They think it is a castle. + +"Let's play castle!" Lily says. "I will be the queen and you will be the king." + +"OK!" Tom says. "But we need a crown and a dress and a sword." + +They look around and find some things. Lily puts a paper crown on her head and a scarf around her neck. Tom finds a stick and pretends it is a sword. They go inside the box. + +"Welcome to our castle!" Lily says. "We are very fair and kind to everyone." + +"Hello, queen!" Tom says. "You are very pretty and smart. I am very brave and strong." + +They smile and bow to each other. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. The dog sees the box and runs to it. He wants to play too. He jumps on the box and makes it fall. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom say. "Our castle is broken!" + +They are sad. They come out of the box and see the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks their faces. He is friendly. + +"Hi, dog!" Lily and Tom say. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog barks and nods. He likes to play. + +"OK!" Lily and Tom say. "But we need a new game. How about we play fetch?" + +They find a ball and throw it. The dog runs after it and brings it back. They laugh and have fun. + +They forget about the castle. They have a new friend. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play at the zoo. They loved to see the animals and learn their names. One day, they saw a big elephant who was sad. He had a hurt leg and could not walk with his friends. + +Tom and Lily wanted to help the elephant. They asked the zookeeper what they could do. The zookeeper said they could encourage the elephant by talking to him and giving him some fruit. He said the elephant liked bananas and apples. + +Tom and Lily went to the fruit stand and bought some bananas and apples. They walked back to the elephant and said hello. They told him he was a good elephant and they hoped he would feel better soon. They gave him some fruit and he ate it happily. He lifted his trunk and made a loud noise. Tom and Lily smiled and clapped. + +The zookeeper came and thanked Tom and Lily for being kind. He said the elephant was feeling more cheerful and his leg was healing. He said they could come back and visit him anytime. Tom and Lily were happy. They hugged the elephant and said goodbye. They learned that encouraging someone can make a big difference. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They have a favorite trail that goes through the trees and flowers. They pretend they are explorers and look for animals and bugs. + +One day, they see a new sign on the trail. It says "Welcome to the Original Garden". They are curious and follow the sign. They find a gate that leads to a different part of the park. They open the gate and go inside. + +They see a lot of plants and flowers they have never seen before. They are colorful and smell nice. They also see a lady who is watering the plants. She smiles and says "Hello, children. Welcome to the original garden. This is where I grow old and rare plants. Do you want to learn about them?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say "Yes, please". They like to learn new things. The lady shows them different plants and tells them their names and stories. She also lets them touch and smell some of them. They are happy and amazed. + +They thank the lady and say goodbye. They go back to the gate and close it. They decide to come back another day and learn more. They run back to the trail and continue their adventure. They have found a new and original place to play and explore. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big truck with many animals. The truck goes to the farm near their house. + +"Let's follow the truck!" Tom says. "Maybe we can see the animals." + +"OK!" Sue says. "But we have to be careful. The farm is not our place." + +They run after the truck. They see cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. They are noisy and funny. Tom and Sue laugh and point. + +"Look at that cow! It has a big bell!" Tom says. + +"Look at that pig! It is very dirty!" Sue says. + +They come to the farm gate. The truck stops. A man gets out. He is the farmer. He sees Tom and Sue. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing here?" he asks. + +"We followed the truck. We wanted to see the animals." Tom says. + +"Well, you can see them, but you can't touch them. They are not pets. They are for work and food." the farmer says. + +He opens the gate and lets the animals out. He gives them some hay and water. He is busy and dull. + +Tom and Sue watch the animals for a while. They are not so funny anymore. They are hungry and tired. + +"Can we go now?" Sue asks. + +"Yes, let's go. The farm is not fun." Tom says. + +They say goodbye to the farmer and the animals. They run back to their house. They play with their toys and books. They are happy and bright. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys on the floor. They liked to pretend they were animals and make noises. Tom was a lion and Lily was a bird. + +"Roar!" Tom said, as he crawled towards Lily. "I am a big and strong lion. I will catch you, little bird!" + +"Tweet, tweet!" Lily said, as she flew away from Tom. "You are a silly lion. You cannot catch me, I am too fast!" + +They chased each other around the room, having fun. But then they saw something ugly on the wall. It was a big spider with many legs and eyes. It was crawling towards them. + +"Ah!" Tom and Lily screamed. "It is a scary spider! It will bite us!" + +They ran to the other side of the room and hid behind the sofa. They hugged each other and hoped the spider would go away. + +"Roar!" They heard a loud noise from the wall. They peeked from behind the sofa and saw their dad. He had a broom and he was hitting the spider. + +"Roar!" He said again, as he swept the spider away. "I am a brave and kind dad. I will save you, my kids!" + +"Yay!" Tom and Lily cheered. "You are the best dad ever! You scared the ugly spider away!" + +They ran to their dad and gave him a big hug. He smiled and hugged them back. + +"Let's go and have some cookies," he said. "And then we can play some more. What do you want to be next?" + +"I want to be a bear!" Tom said. + +"I want to be a butterfly!" Lily said. + +"OK," their dad said. "But first, let's roar together!" + +"Roar!" They all said, as they laughed and went to the kitchen. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to do things by themselves. They were independent and did not need much help from Mom or Dad. One day, they decided to decorate their room with stickers and crayons. They had a lot of fun making colorful shapes and patterns on the walls and furniture. + +"Look, Ben, I made a flower!" Lily said, showing her brother her sticker. + +"That's nice, Lily, but I made a dinosaur!" Ben said, pointing to his crayon drawing. + +They kept decorating until they ran out of stickers and crayons. Then they looked around and admired their work. + +"Our room is so pretty now!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agreed. + +They were very proud of themselves and hugged each other. They did not know that Mom and Dad were watching from the door. Mom and Dad smiled and shook their heads. + +"They are very creative, but they are also very messy," Mom said. + +"Yes, they are," Dad said. "But they are also very independent and happy." + +Mom and Dad decided to let them enjoy their room for a while, before they asked them to clean it up. They loved their twins very much, even if they sometimes made trouble. They knew that Lily and Ben would learn from their mistakes and grow up to be good people. They were not perfect yet, but they were perfect for them. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they want to watch television. Their mom says they can watch only one show a day. + +One day, Anna and Ben see a new show on television. It is about animals and their habitats. Anna and Ben love animals. They want to watch the show. + +"Mom, can we watch this show?" Anna asks. + +"Sorry, sweeties, you already watched your show today. It is time to turn off the television and do something else," Mom says. + +"But Mom, this show is very good. It teaches us about animals. We can learn a lot from it. Please, Mom, please!" Ben insists. + +Mom smiles. She knows Anna and Ben are intelligent and curious. She also knows they need to have a balance of activities. + +"I'm glad you like this show, Ben. And I'm proud of you and Anna for wanting to learn. But you can't watch television all day. You need to play, read, draw, and rest too. How about this: you can watch this show tomorrow, and today you can choose another activity. What do you want to do?" Mom suggests. + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They look at their toys and books. They see their crayons and paper. They see their ball and bike. + +"Can we draw some animals?" Anna asks. + +"Can we play ball outside?" Ben asks. + +Mom nods. "Sure, you can do both. First, you can draw some animals that you saw on television. Then, you can go outside and play ball with me. How does that sound?" + +Anna and Ben agree. They turn off the television and get their crayons and paper. They draw lions, elephants, penguins, and monkeys. They show their drawings to Mom. Mom praises them for their creativity and accuracy. + +"Wow, you drew some amazing animals! You are very talented, Anna and Ben. I can see you learned a lot from the show. Now, are you ready to play ball outside?" Mom asks. + +Anna and Ben nod. They put away their crayons and paper and get their ball and bike. They go outside with Mom. They play ball and ride their bike. They have fun and exercise. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They thank Mom for letting them watch the show tomorrow. They also thank Mom for playing with them today. They hug Mom and tell her they love her. + +Mom hugs them back and tells them she loves them too. She is happy to see Anna and Ben enjoy different activities. She is proud of them for being intelligent and respectful. She thinks they are the best twins in the world. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They also like to talk. + +One day, they sit on a bench and eat apples. Lila says, "Tom, you are my best friend. I love you." + +Tom smiles and says, "Lila, you are my best friend too. I love you too." + +They lean close and hug. They are happy. + +A lady walks by and sees them. She thinks they are cute. She says, "Hello, little ones. You are very important. You have a special bond. Do you know what that means?" + +Lila and Tom shake their heads. They do not know what bond means. + +The lady says, "It means you care for each other. You help each other. You share with each other. You are loyal to each other. That is a bond. That is a good thing." + +Lila and Tom nod. They understand. They say, "Thank you, lady. You are nice." + +The lady says, "You are welcome, little ones. Have a good day. And keep your bond strong." + +She walks away. Lila and Tom hold hands. They finish their apples. They go back to play. They are happy. They have a bond. They have love. They are important. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many things in the park. They see trees, flowers, birds, and dogs. They also see stones. Stones are hard and round. Some stones are big and some stones are small. + +Lila and Tom want to make a tower with stones. They look for available stones. Available stones are stones that no one else is using. They find some available stones near the pond. They pick up the stones and carry them to a flat spot. They start to stack the stones on top of each other. + +They make a tower with four stones. They are happy. They want to make the tower higher. They look for more available stones. They see a big stone on the other side of the pond. They think it is available. They run to the big stone. They try to lift it. It is too heavy. They push it. It does not move. + +They hear a loud roar. They turn around. They see a big bear. The bear is angry. The big stone is not available. It is the bear's stone. The bear uses it to scratch his back. The bear chases Lila and Tom. Lila and Tom are scared. They run away from the big stone and the big bear. They run back to their tower. They hug each other. They learn a lesson. They do not take stones that are not available. +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look at my tower!" Ben said to Lily. "It is very high and strong. It is impressive, right?" + +Lily nodded. She liked Ben's tower, but she wanted to make her own. She looked for some blocks that were not in Ben's tower. She saw some blue and green blocks on the floor. She reached for them. + +"Hey, stop!" Ben shouted. "Those are my blocks! You cannot have them!" + +"But I want to build too!" Lily said. "You have so many blocks. You can share some with me." + +"No, I cannot!" Ben said. "They are all mine. Go find your own blocks!" + +Ben tried to remove the blocks from Lily's hands. Lily held on tight. They started to pull and tug on the blocks. They did not see that their pulling was making Ben's tower shake and wobble. + +CRASH! + +Ben's tower fell down. The blocks scattered everywhere. Ben and Lily stopped pulling. They looked at the mess. They felt sad and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I did not mean to break your tower." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I did not mean to be mean to you. You can have some of my blocks." + +They hugged each other. They decided to build a new tower together. They used all the colors and shapes of blocks. They made the tower bigger and better than before. They were happy and proud. + +"Look at our tower!" they said to each other. "It is very high and strong. It is impressive, right?" +Sara and Tom are playing with their toy trucks in the backyard. They have a lot of sand, rocks and sticks to load on their trucks. Sara has a blue truck and Tom has a red truck. + +"Look, Sara, I can load more rocks than you!" Tom says, as he piles up the rocks on his truck. + +"No, you can't, Tom, my truck is bigger and stronger!" Sara says, as she loads her truck with sand and sticks. + +They both drive their trucks around the yard, making loud noises and pretending to be real truck drivers. + +But then, Sara sees something shiny in the grass. She stops her truck and gets off to pick it up. It is a necklace with a big, fake diamond. + +"Wow, look what I found, Tom!" Sara says, holding the necklace up. "It is so pretty and sparkly!" + +Tom drives his truck over to see what Sara has. He looks at the necklace and frowns. + +"That is not a real diamond, Sara, that is a fake one. It is just glass, not a precious stone. You can't load that on your truck, it will break!" Tom says. + +Sara feels sad. She likes the necklace and thinks it is beautiful. She does not care if it is fake or not. + +"But I want to keep it, Tom, it is mine. I found it in the grass. It is not yours, it is mine!" Sara says. + +They start to argue and pull the necklace from each other. They both want to have it and load it on their truck. + +But then, the necklace snaps and the fake diamond falls to the ground. It shatters into tiny pieces. Sara and Tom stare at the broken necklace and the glass shards. They both feel sorry and ashamed. + +They look at each other and say, "I'm sorry, Sara/Tom. I was mean to you. Can we still be friends?" + +They hug and make up. They decide to share the necklace and the trucks. They load the necklace pieces on their trucks and drive them to their mom. They tell her they found a treasure and want to make a craft with it. Mom smiles and hugs them. She says they are very creative and kind. Sara and Tom are happy and proud. They play with their trucks and their necklace until it is time for dinner. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and big eyes that could blink. Sara liked to make Lily blink when she talked to her. + +One day, Sara's mom had a friend over. They sat on the couch and drank wine. Sara's mom said wine was a drink for grown-ups, and Sara could not have any. Sara was curious. She wanted to know what wine tasted like. + +When Sara's mom and her friend went to the kitchen, Sara saw the wine bottle on the table. She grabbed it and ran to her room. She poured some wine into a cup and gave it to Lily. She said, "Here, Lily, you can try some wine. It's a drink for grown-ups." + +Lily did not say anything. She just blinked. Sara took a sip of the wine. It was sour and bitter. She did not like it. She made a face and spit it out. She said, "Yuck, Lily, this wine is nasty. How can grown-ups drink this?" + +Lily did not say anything. She just blinked. Sara felt funny. Her head was spinning and her tummy was hurting. She said, "Lily, I don't feel good. I think the wine made me sick." + +Lily did not say anything. She just blinked. Sara lay down on the bed and closed her eyes. She hoped the wine would go away. + +Soon, Sara's mom came to check on her. She saw the wine bottle, the cup, and Sara on the bed. She was angry and scared. She said, "Sara, what have you done? You drank wine? That's very bad. Wine is not for children. It can make you crazy and sick." + +Sara opened her eyes and saw her mom. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was curious. I wanted to try wine. But it was nasty and it made me sick. I don't like wine. I don't want to be crazy." + +Sara's mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Sara. I'm glad you're okay. But you have to promise me you will never drink wine again. Wine is not for children. It's only for grown-ups who know how to drink it." + +Sara nodded and said, "I promise, mom. I will never drink wine again. I only want to drink juice and water and milk. And I only want to play with Lily. She's my best friend." + +Sara's mom smiled and said, "That's good, Sara. I love you. And I'm sure Lily loves you too." + +Lily did not say anything. She just blinked. +Sara loves her pet cat, Mimi. Mimi is soft and warm and likes to play with Sara. Sara likes to brush Mimi's fur and give her treats. But sometimes Mimi is naughty and makes a mess. + +One day, Sara comes home from school and sees Mimi on the table. Mimi has knocked over Sara's crayons and papers. Sara's drawings are torn and dirty. Sara is very sad and angry. She yells at Mimi. + +"Mimi, bad cat! You ruined my pictures! Get off the table now!" + +Mimi looks at Sara with big eyes and meows. She jumps off the table and runs away. Sara picks up her crayons and papers and tries to fix them. But some of them are too broken. Sara starts to cry. + +Mom hears Sara crying and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess on the table and hugs Sara. + +"What happened, honey? Why are you crying?" + +Sara tells Mom what Mimi did. Mom says she is sorry and helps Sara clean up the table. She says Mimi is a good cat, but sometimes she does not know how to be organized. She says Sara can make new pictures and she will buy her more crayons. + +Sara feels better and says thank you to Mom. She says she still loves Mimi, but she wishes Mimi would not make a mess. Mom says maybe they can teach Mimi how to be more organized. She says they can buy Mimi a toy box and put her toys in it. She says they can also give Mimi a special place to sleep and eat. + +Sara likes that idea and says she will help Mom. She says maybe Mimi will learn to be more organized and not ruin her pictures. She says she hopes Mimi will be happy and not scared. Mom says Mimi will be happy and not scared if Sara is kind and gentle with her. She says Mimi loves Sara and Sara loves Mimi. + +Sara smiles and says yes, she loves Mimi. She says she will be kind and gentle with Mimi. She says she will also be more organized with her crayons and papers. She says she will make new pictures and show them to Mom and Mimi. Mom says she is proud of Sara and kisses her. Sara kisses Mom and says she loves her too. +Sam liked to play with fire. He had a box of matches that he hid under his bed. One day, when his mom was busy, he took the matches and went to the backyard. He found some dry leaves and sticks and made a pile. He lit a match and threw it on the pile. He watched the fire grow and felt happy. + +But the fire was not happy. It wanted more. It jumped from the pile to the grass. It burned the grass and made a lot of smoke. It reached the fence and the shed. It burned the fence and the shed and made a lot of noise. Sam was scared. He ran to the house and called his mom. + +His mom saw the fire and was angry and scared. She grabbed Sam and the phone and ran out of the house. She called the firemen and waited for them. The firemen came with big trucks and hoses. They sprayed water on the fire and put it out. They were fast and brave. + +The firemen asked Sam and his mom what happened. Sam told them the truth. He said he was sorry. He said he would never play with fire again. The firemen said fire was dangerous and could hurt people and things. They said Sam was lucky he was not hurt. They said he should never touch matches or lighters. They said he should always listen to his mom. + +Sam felt bad. He saw the damage the fire had done. He saw the weight of the wood and metal that was burned. He saw the slow tears on his mom's face. He hugged his mom and said he was sorry. He said he loved her. His mom hugged him back and said she loved him too. She said they would fix the fence and the shed. She said they would be careful and safe. She said they would learn from their mistake. +Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time, but they did not get bored. They sang songs and played games. + +They arrived at a big house by the sea. It was their grandma's house. Grandma was waiting for them with a big smile. She hugged them and kissed them. She said, "Welcome, my dears! I'm so glad you're here!" + +Grandma showed them their room. It was a lively room with bright colors and toys. Lily and Tom spread their bags on the floor and took out their things. They wanted to play with everything. Grandma said, "You can play as much as you want, but don't make a mess. And remember to be nice to each other." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "Yes, Grandma. We will be good." They played with their toys and had fun. They also looked out the window and saw the sea. It was blue and shiny. They wanted to go to the beach. + +They asked Grandma, "Can we go to the beach, please?" Grandma said, "Of course, you can. But first, you have to eat lunch. And then, you have to put on sunscreen and hats. The sun is very hot today." + +Lily and Tom agreed. They ate lunch with Grandma and Mom and Dad. They had sandwiches and fruit and juice. They liked the food. They said, "Thank you, Grandma. You are the best!" + +Then, they put on sunscreen and hats. They took their buckets and shovels and towels. They followed Grandma and Mom and Dad to the beach. They saw the sand and the waves and the shells. They were very excited. They said, "Wow! This is the best vacation ever!" +Tom and Mia like to play with their kayak. They have a big kayak that is red and yellow. They can sit inside the kayak and paddle with their arms. Sometimes they take the kayak to the lake and slide it into the water. They have fun splashing and looking at the fish. + +One day, they want to try something new. They see a big hill near the lake. It has a lot of grass and dirt. They think it would be fun to slide down the hill in their kayak. They ask their mom if they can do it. She says yes, but they have to be careful and wear their helmets. + +They carry their kayak to the top of the hill. It is hard work, but they are excited. They put on their helmets and get inside the kayak. They hold on tight and push with their feet. The kayak starts to slide down the hill. It goes very fast and makes a lot of noise. Tom and Mia scream and laugh. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +But then, they see something scary. There is a big hole in the ground at the bottom of the hill. It is dark and deep. They do not want to go inside the hole. They try to stop the kayak, but it is too late. The kayak slides into the hole and disappears. Tom and Mia are scared. They do not know what is in the hole. They shout for help. + +Their mom hears them and runs to the hole. She looks inside and sees the kayak. She also sees a light. She realizes that the hole is not a hole, but a tunnel. The tunnel leads to the other side of the lake. She tells Tom and Mia that they are okay and that they can paddle to the other side. She says she will meet them there. + +Tom and Mia are relieved. They are not hurt and they still have their kayak. They paddle through the tunnel and see the light. They come out of the tunnel and see the lake. They also see their mom waving at them. They wave back and smile. They are happy. They slide their kayak to the shore and hug their mom. They tell her about their adventure. She says they are very brave and that she is proud of them. She also says that they should not slide down the hill again. They agree. They say they like the lake better. They decide to play with their kayak in the water for the rest of the day. They have fun splashing and looking at the fish. +Ben likes to draw with his crayons. He has many colors and he makes pictures of his family, his dog and his toys. He is very happy when he draws. + +One day, he finds a sharp thing on the floor. It is shiny and has a pointy end. He thinks it is a new crayon and he wants to try it. He picks it up and tries to draw on the wall. + +But the sharp thing is not a crayon. It is a nail. It makes a hole in the wall and hurts Ben's hand. He drops the nail and cries. He sees blood on his hand and on the wall. + +Mom hears Ben cry and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the hole in the wall and the nail and the blood. She is angry and scared. She hugs Ben and says, "No, no, no! You can't draw with a nail. It is sharp and dangerous. It can hurt you and the wall. You have to follow the law. The law is the rule that tells you what you can and can't do. The law says you can only draw on paper, not on the wall. Do you understand?" + +Ben nods and says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't know it was a nail. I thought it was a crayon. I won't do it again. I will follow the law. I will only draw on paper." + +Mom says, "It's okay, Ben. I know you didn't mean to do it. But you have to be careful and ask me before you use something you don't know. And you have to help me fix the wall. We have to make it tidy again. Tidy means clean and neat and no holes. Do you want to help me?" + +Ben says, "Yes, Mom. I want to help you. I want to make the wall tidy again. And I want to show you my pictures. I made one for you. It is a heart. I love you, Mom." + +Mom smiles and says, "I love you too, Ben. You are a good boy. Come on, let's get some bandages and paint and make the wall tidy again. And then I want to see your pictures. They are always beautiful." +Lily was not happy. She had to go to the doctor with her mom. She hurt her arm when she fell from the swing. It was very sore and had a big bandage. + +The doctor was nice. He smiled and said hello to Lily. He asked her what happened and how she felt. He looked at her arm and touched it gently. He said he needed to take a picture of her bones. He called it an x-ray. + +Lily was scared. She did not like pictures. She thought they would hurt. The doctor explained that the x-ray was like a big camera that could see inside her arm. He said it would not hurt at all. He said he would show her the picture after he took it. + +Lily agreed to try. She followed the doctor to a big machine. He asked her to put her arm on a table. He gave her a special apron to wear. He said it would protect her from the x-ray. He went behind a window and told her to stay still. He pressed a button and the machine made a beep. + +Lily did not feel anything. She was brave and did not move. She heard the doctor say that the x-ray was done. He came back and took off her apron. He said she did a great job. He took her and her mom to another room. He showed them a big screen. He said it was the x-ray of her arm. + +Lily saw a picture of her bones. They looked like white sticks. She saw one bone that was broken. It had a crack. The doctor said that was why her arm hurt. He said he would fix it with a cast. He said the x-ray was very clear and helped him see the problem. + +Lily was amazed. She asked the doctor if she could keep the x-ray. He said yes and printed a copy for her. He said she could display it at home or at school. He said she could tell her friends about her x-ray and how brave she was. Lily smiled. She felt better. She thanked the doctor and hugged her mom. She was proud of her x-ray. +Lily was a chubby girl with long, curly hair. She liked to play with her dolls and her dog, but she did not like to comb her hair. Her hair was always tangled and messy, and sometimes it got in her eyes and mouth. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, you need a haircut. Your hair is too long and hard to take care of. Come on, let's go to the salon and make you look pretty." + +Lily was scared. She did not want to cut her hair. She thought it would hurt and she would look funny. She cried and said, "No, no, no! I don't want a haircut! I like my hair!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. A haircut is not scary. It does not hurt at all. The lady at the salon will be very nice and gentle. She will use scissors and a comb to make your hair shorter and neater. You will still look like yourself, but with a new style. You will like it, I promise." + +Lily was not sure, but she trusted her mom. She wiped her tears and said, "Okay, mom. I will try a haircut. But can I bring my doll and my dog with me?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can. They can keep you company and watch you get a haircut. Come on, let's go." + +They went to the salon and met the lady. She was very nice and gentle. She gave Lily a cape and a chair. She combed Lily's hair and said, "Wow, you have such beautiful hair. What do you want to do with it?" + +Lily said, "I don't know. You can do what you think is best." + +The lady said, "Okay, how about a bob? It is a haircut that is short and straight. It will make your hair easier to comb and it will show your cute face. Do you like it?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I like it. Please do a bob." + +The lady used scissors and a comb to cut Lily's hair. She talked to Lily and made her laugh. She showed her pictures and books. She was very fast and careful. She did not pull or hurt Lily's hair. + +When she was done, she said, "Look, Lily, you have a bob. You look so pretty and smart. Do you like it?" + +Lily looked in the mirror and saw her new haircut. She saw her face and her ears. She saw her hair was short and straight. She touched her hair and felt it was soft and smooth. She smiled and said, "Yes, I like it. I love it. Thank you, lady. You are very good." + +The lady said, "You are very welcome, Lily. You are very brave and sweet. I hope you enjoy your haircut." + +Lily hugged the lady and said, "I do enjoy it. Thank you, thank you, thank you." + +She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You were right. A haircut is not scary. It is fun and nice. I am happy." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I am happy, too, Lily. You look beautiful and happy. I am proud of you. You did a great job." + +They paid the lady and left the salon. Lily held her doll and her dog. She felt her hair and smiled. She enjoyed her haircut. She was a chubby girl with a bob. She was happy. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Tim has a big motorcycle toy. Sam has a small car toy. They make noises and race on the floor. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am faster than you!" Tim says. + +"Beep, beep, no you are not!" Sam says. + +They have fun until Tim sees Sam's car toy. He likes it. He wants it. He stops his motorcycle and grabs Sam's car. + +"Hey, that is mine!" Sam says. He tries to get it back. + +"No, it is mine now!" Tim says. He holds it tight. + +Sam is angry. He does not like to share. He bites Tim's arm. + +"Ow, ow, ow, that hurts!" Tim says. He drops the car and cries. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tim's arm and Sam's car. + +"What happened here?" Mom says. She is not happy. + +"Tim took my car and I bit him!" Sam says. + +"Sam, biting is bad. You should not bite your brother. You should say sorry." Mom says. + +"Tim, taking is bad. You should not take your brother's toy. You should ask nicely." Mom says. + +Sam and Tim feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. + +Mom smiles. She is glad they are friends again. She helps them put their toys away. She teaches them to be organized. + +"See, this is where the motorcycle goes. And this is where the car goes. And this is where the other toys go. Can you help me?" Mom says. + +Sam and Tim nod. They help Mom. They learn to be organized. They are good boys. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pipe in the park. The pipe is colorful. It has red, blue, yellow and green on it. + +"Wow, look at the pipe!" Tom says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we go inside the pipe?" Mia asks. "Maybe it is fun!" + +Tom and Mia run to the pipe. They peek inside. It is dark and empty. + +"Hello!" Tom shouts. His voice echoes in the pipe. + +"Hello!" Mia shouts. Her voice echoes too. + +They giggle and laugh. They crawl inside the pipe. They pretend it is a tunnel. They make noises and sing songs. They have a lot of fun. + +After a while, they come out of the pipe. They are happy and dirty. + +"That was the best pipe ever!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it was!" Mia agrees. + +They hug and smile. They go back to their moms. They tell them about the pipe. Their moms are glad they had fun. They give them a snack and a drink. They clean them up. They say they love them. Tom and Mia are happy. They are friends. They like the pipe. The pipe is colorful. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves. They ran to the pile and jumped in. The leaves flew up in the air and scattered everywhere. They laughed and threw leaves at each other. + +"Let's make a quiz!" Lily said. "I will ask you something and you will answer. If you are right, you get a leaf. If you are wrong, you give me a leaf. OK?" + +"OK!" Tom said. He liked quizzes. He was good at them. + +Lily started. "What is the color of the sky?" + +"Blue!" Tom said. + +"Right!" Lily said. She gave him a leaf. + +"Your turn!" Tom said. + +"What is the name of the animal that goes meow?" Lily asked. + +"Cat!" Tom said. + +"Right!" Lily said. She gave him another leaf. + +They continued the quiz for a while. They asked each other about colors, animals, shapes, and numbers. They had fun and learned new things. They collected many leaves. + +A lady walked by and saw them. She smiled. She thought they were charming. She stopped and said hello. + +"Hello, children. What are you doing?" she asked. + +"We are playing quiz!" Lily said. + +"We are learning and having fun!" Tom said. + +"That's wonderful!" the lady said. "You are very smart and polite. Can I join you?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom said. + +They welcomed the lady to their quiz. They asked her questions and she asked them questions. They shared their leaves and their stories. They made a new friend. They were happy. +Lily and Max were friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they decided to have a picnic. They packed some food and a blanket and went to find a nice spot. + +They saw a big tree with a lot of shade. Lily said, "Let's have our picnic under the tree. It is cool and cozy there." Max said, "No, let's have our picnic on the hill. It is bright and sunny there. We can see the whole park." Lily and Max disagreed. They did not want to go to the same place. + +They started to argue. Lily said, "The tree is better. The hill is too hot and windy." Max said, "The hill is better. The tree is too dark and boring." They raised their voices and made angry faces. They did not listen to each other. + +A bird was watching them from the tree. It felt sorry for them. It flew down and landed on the blanket. It said, "Why are you fighting? You are friends. You can have fun anywhere. Why don't you share your picnic and try both places?" + +Lily and Max looked at the bird. They felt ashamed. They said, "You are right, bird. We are sorry. We were being silly. We can share our picnic and try both places." They smiled and hugged. They thanked the bird and gave it some bread. + +They had their picnic under the tree and on the hill. They enjoyed the shade and the sun. They saw the flowers and the clouds. They had a lot of fun. They learned to disagree nicely and to compromise. They were happy. The bird was happy too. It flew away and sang a song. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to clean up after themselves. They would scatter their toys all over the floor and leave them there. Their mom and dad were not happy with them. + +One evening, mom and dad had to go out for a while. They asked Tom and Lily to be good and tidy up their toys before they came back. They said they would bring them a surprise if they did. Tom and Lily said yes, but they did not mean it. They wanted to keep playing and ignore the mess. + +After mom and dad left, Tom and Lily heard a weird noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big truck with a sign that said "Toy Collector". They saw a man get out of the truck and knock on their neighbor's door. He had a big bag and a net. + +The neighbor opened the door and the man said, "Hello, I am the toy collector. I am here to take away all the toys that are not cleaned up. Do you have any toys that are not cleaned up?" The neighbor said no, and showed him his neat and tidy room. The man said, "Good for you. You can keep your toys. Have a nice evening." And he left. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want the toy collector to take away their toys. They quickly ran to their room and started to clean up their toys. They put them in boxes and baskets and shelves. They worked hard and fast. They did not want to lose their toys. + +Soon, they heard another knock on the door. They hoped it was mom and dad, not the toy collector. They ran to the door and opened it. It was mom and dad, with a big smile and a surprise. They had brought them a new game to play together. They said, "Wow, you did a great job cleaning up your toys. We are so proud of you. You deserve this surprise. Let's play together." + +Tom and Lily were happy. They hugged mom and dad and thanked them. They learned that cleaning up their toys was not so hard, and that it made mom and dad happy. They also learned that the toy collector was not real, but a story that mom and dad made up to teach them a lesson. They said sorry for being messy and promised to be better. They played the new game with mom and dad and had a lot of fun. They had a good evening. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they decided to play marry. They put on their mom's and dad's clothes and rings and flowers. They stood in front of their teddy bears and said, "I marry you, you marry me, we are happy as can be." + +But then, Lily's big sister Emma came in. She saw them playing and laughed. She said, "You can't marry each other, you are too little. And you don't even love each other. You are just silly kids." She took away their rings and flowers and threw them on the floor. + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like Emma being mean to them. They said, "We do love each other, we are best friends. And we can play whatever we want. You are just a meanie." They picked up their rings and flowers and ran away to their fort. + +Emma felt sorry for making them cry. She realized she was wrong to spoil their fun. She followed them to their fort and knocked on the door. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily and Ben. I was just joking. You can play marry if you want. It's a nice game. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben opened the door and saw Emma's smile. They smiled back and said, "Okay, Emma. You can play with us. But you have to be nice. And you have to be the sleepy flower girl." They gave her a flower crown and a pillow and invited her in. + +They played marry again and had a lot of fun. They learned that playing together is better than fighting. And that being kind is better than being mean. And that love can be different for different people. And that sleepy flower girls are very cute. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have a big chest full of toys. They share the toys, but sometimes they want different ones. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to play with the same toy. It is a bright red car. Sara says, "I want the car. It is mine." Ben says, "No, I want the car. It is mine." They both pull the car and try to take it. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees them fighting over the car. She says, "Stop, Sara and Ben. You are hurting the car and each other. You need to separate and calm down." + +She takes the car and puts it on the shelf. She says, "You can play with the car later, when you can share. Now, you can choose another toy from the chest. But you have to take turns and be nice." + +Sara and Ben stop crying and look at the chest. They see many other toys. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Sara. Sorry, Ben." They hug and say, "We love you." They take turns and pick a toy. Sara picks a doll and Ben picks a truck. They play together and have fun. Mom smiles and says, "Good job, Sara and Ben. You are good twins." +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a big train set that had many cars and tracks. They liked to make the train go around and around, and make noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". + +One day, they decided to count how many cars their train had. They each took a side of the train and started to say the numbers out loud. "One, two, three, four, five..." Lily said. "One, two, three, four, five, six..." Max said. They kept going until they reached the end of the train. + +"Hey, you have more cars than me!" Lily said, looking at Max's side. "That's not fair!" + +"Yes, I do!" Max said, smiling. "I have the best train!" + +Lily felt angry and sad. She wanted to have the same number of cars as Max. She thought of a way to make it even. She grabbed one of Max's cars and pulled it off the track. + +"Hey, stop that!" Max said, trying to get his car back. "That's mine!" + +They started to tug and pull on the car, making it break in half. They both gasped and dropped the pieces. + +"Oh no, what did we do?" Lily said, feeling sorry. + +"We broke the train!" Max said, feeling sorry too. + +They looked at each other and then at the broken car. They felt bad for fighting over it. They realized that it was more fun to share and play together than to have more or less. + +They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to settle their problem by giving each other one car from their side. They fixed the broken car with some tape and put it back on the track. They smiled and made the train go around and around again, saying the numbers together. They had the same number of cars now, and they were happy. They learned that being fair and kind was better than being greedy and mean. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big red slide. They want to go on it. + +"Me first!" Ben says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +"Wait for me!" Mia says. She follows him and waits at the top. + +Ben looks down. The slide is very high and steep. He feels scared. + +"I don't want to go!" he says. + +Mia laughs. "Don't be silly! It's fun!" she says. She pushes him gently. + +Ben slides down very fast. He screams. He feels like he is diving into the air. + +At the bottom, there is a hole. Ben falls into the hole. He lands on a soft cushion. + +"Wow!" he says. He looks around. The hole is full of toys and books and candy. + +Mia slides down after him. She joins him in the hole. + +"This is the best slide ever!" she says. + +They play and eat and read in the hole. They are very happy. They forget about the park. They forget about everything. They only remember the red slide and the hole. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a plant. The plant is green and tall. It has red flowers. Lily and Tom water the plant every day. + +One day, a new boy comes to the garden. His name is Ben. He has a ball. He kicks the ball to Lily and Tom. He says, "Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Tom are happy. They like the ball. They run to Ben. They kick the ball with him. They have fun. + +The plant is sad. It feels lonely. It wants Lily and Tom to play with it. It is jealous of the ball. It thinks, "Why do they like the ball more than me?" + +The plant has an idea. It shakes its stem. It makes its flowers fall. The flowers land on the ball. The ball is covered with flowers. It looks funny. + +Lily and Tom see the ball. They laugh. They say, "What happened to the ball? It looks like a flower!" + +They look at the plant. They see the plant is smiling. They understand. They say, "Oh, you did it, plant! You are so clever and funny!" + +They rush to the plant. They hug the plant. They say, "We are sorry, plant. We love you. You are our friend. We will play with you and the ball." + +The plant is happy. It feels loved. It is not jealous anymore. It says, "Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are my friends. I love you too. We can play with the ball and the flowers." +Lily loved to cook with her mom. They would make yummy things like soup, cake, and pizza. Lily liked to stir, pour, and taste. She also liked to pretend that she was a chef in a big restaurant. + +One day, Lily found a toy dinosaur in her room. It was green and scaly, with sharp teeth and a long tail. Lily decided to cook something for her dinosaur. She took a bowl, a spoon, and some cereal. She poured some milk and mixed it well. Then she put the bowl on the floor and called her dinosaur. + +"Here you go, Mr. Dino. I made you some breakfast. It is very good. Do you want to try?" Lily said. + +The dinosaur looked at the bowl and sniffed. He did not like cereal and milk. He liked meat and bones. He roared and shook his head. He was not hungry. + +"Please, Mr. Dino. Just one bite. I worked hard to cook for you. Don't you like me?" Lily said. + +The dinosaur felt sorry for Lily. She was a nice girl and she wanted to be his friend. He did not want to hurt her feelings. He decided to try the cereal and milk. He opened his mouth and took a small bite. He did not like it, but he did not spit it out. He swallowed and smiled. + +"Thank you, Lily. That was very kind of you. You are a good cook and a good friend. Can I play with you?" he said. + +Lily was happy. She hugged her dinosaur and said, "Of course, Mr. Dino. You can play with me. We can have fun together. You are a good dinosaur and a good friend. I love you." + +They played with Lily's toys and books. They had a peaceful and fun time. Lily and her dinosaur were very happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were fairies and wizards. They used sticks for wands and flowers for magic spells. + +"Look, I found a rose!" Anna said. "It is red and pretty. I will make it into a cake for us." + +She waved her stick over the rose and said some silly words. Then she picked it up and put it on a plate. + +"Here, Ben, have some cake. It is delicious!" she said. + +Ben smiled and took a bite of the rose. He made a face and spit it out. + +"Yuck! This is not cake, this is a flower! It is bitter and prickly!" he said. + +Anna laughed and said, "I know, I was just pretending. It is a joke, Ben. Do you want some water?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, please. And next time, can we pretend something else?" + +Anna agreed and they ran to the tap. They drank some water and washed their mouths. Then they looked for something else to pretend in the garden. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they find a big box. They open the box and see many clothes. The clothes are navy. They are for grown-ups. + +"Wow, look at these clothes!" Tom says. "They are so big and blue!" + +"Let's try them on!" Mia says. "We can pretend to be sailors!" + +They put on the clothes and laugh. They are too big for them. They make hats and belts from the clothes. They run around the garden and sing. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Tom says. "We are the best sailors in the world!" + +"Look, there is a boat!" Mia says. She points to a bucket. "Let's sail to an island!" + +They fill the bucket with water and put some toys inside. They pretend to sail the bucket. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is Tom's mom. + +"Tom, Mia, what are you doing?" she asks. She sees the clothes. "These are not your clothes. These are for charity. They are for people who need them." + +Tom and Mia feel bad. They did not know. They take off the clothes. + +"We are sorry, mom," Tom says. "We just wanted to play." + +"We did not mean to be bad," Mia says. "We did not know they were for charity." + +Tom's mom is not angry. She is kind. She smiles. + +"It's okay, my dears," she says. "I know you did not know. But these clothes are generous gifts from people who have more. They are for people who have less. They are for people who are cold and poor." + +Tom and Mia nod. They understand. They want to help. + +"Can we wash the clothes, mom?" Tom asks. "We made them dirty." + +"Yes, you can," Tom's mom says. "That is very nice of you. You are generous, too." + +Tom and Mia wash the clothes. They use soap and water. They scrub and rinse. They hang the clothes to dry. They are happy. + +They learned a new word today. They learned what generous means. They learned to be generous. They learned to share. They learned to care. +Tim and Sam love hockey. They have hockey sticks and a ball. They play hockey in the park every day. They are good friends. + +One day, they see a big boy with a new hockey bag. The bag is red and shiny. It has a zip. The big boy opens the zip and takes out his hockey gear. He has a helmet, gloves, pads and a fancy stick. Tim and Sam look at him and feel poor. They wish they had a bag like that. + +"Hey, can we see your bag?" Tim asks the big boy. + +"No, go away. This is my bag. You can't touch it. You have nothing. You are poor." The big boy says. He is mean and rude. + +Tim and Sam are sad and angry. They want to show the big boy that they are not poor. They have hockey skills. They challenge the big boy to a hockey game. The big boy laughs and agrees. He thinks he will win easily. + +They play hockey on the grass. Tim and Sam work hard. They pass the ball and run fast. They score two goals. The big boy is surprised and mad. He tries to score, but Tim and Sam block him. He gets more mad. He plays dirty. He pushes and hits Tim and Sam with his stick. He hurts them. + +"Stop it! That's not fair! That's not hockey!" Tim and Sam shout. + +"I don't care. I do what I want. I have a bag. You have nothing. You are poor." The big boy says. He hits Tim and Sam again. He breaks their sticks. He takes their ball. He runs to his bag. He opens the zip and puts the ball inside. He closes the zip and smiles. + +Tim and Sam cry. They have no sticks, no ball, no bag. They have nothing. They are poor. They are hurt. They lose the game. They lose their friend. The big boy wins. He is happy. He is rich. He is mean. He is bad. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to do the same things. They like to play with their toys, read their books, and eat their snacks. Sometimes they repeat what the other one says, just for fun. + +One day, they go on a trip with Mom and Dad. They go to the park, where they see ducks, swings, and slides. They have a lot of fun. They feed the ducks some bread, and the ducks say "quack, quack". Anna and Ben repeat "quack, quack". They laugh. + +Then they go on the swings, and they go high, high, high. They feel the wind in their hair, and they say "whee, whee". Anna and Ben repeat "whee, whee". They giggle. + +Then they go on the slides, and they go fast, fast, fast. They feel the thrill in their tummy, and they say "yay, yay". Anna and Ben repeat "yay, yay". They squeal. + +After they play, they are hungry. Mom and Dad have a picnic basket with sandwiches, fruits, and cookies. They sit on a blanket and eat their lunch. The sandwiches are tasty, the fruits are juicy, and the cookies are sweet. Anna and Ben say "yum, yum". Anna and Ben repeat "yum, yum". They smile. + +They have a great trip. They hug Mom and Dad and say "thank you, thank you". Anna and Ben repeat "thank you, thank you". They love their family. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a basket with toys and snacks. They shared everything and had fun. + +One day, they saw a new girl in the park. She had long hair and a pink dress. She was holding an adorable puppy. Lily and Tom wanted to pet the puppy. They ran to the girl and said hello. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lily asked. + +"My name is Mia. This is my puppy, Fluffy. Do you want to play with us?" Mia said. + +"Yes, please!" Tom said. + +Lily and Tom followed Mia and Fluffy to a big slide. They took turns sliding down. They laughed and giggled. Mia seemed nice. + +But then, Mia saw Lily and Tom's basket. She wanted their toys and snacks. She waited until they were not looking. She grabbed the basket and ran away. She did not care about Lily and Tom. She was mean. + +Lily and Tom saw Mia running away with their basket. They were shocked and sad. They tried to catch her, but she was too fast. She disappeared behind some trees. Lily and Tom lost their basket. They lost their toys and snacks. They cried and hugged each other. + +They learned a hard lesson. Not everyone in the park was a friend. Some people were bad. They wished they never met Mia and Fluffy. They wished they had their basket back. They wished they could go home. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big carrot in the ground. They both wanted to eat it, but they did not know how to share it. + +"Let's test it first," said Lily. "Maybe it is not good to eat. I will take a bite and tell you how it tastes." + +She took a big bite of the carrot and smiled. "It is very sweet and crunchy. You should try it too." + +She gave the carrot to Tom, who also took a bite. He agreed that it was very good. But then he saw that there was not much left of the carrot. He wanted to eat it all by himself. + +He ran away with the carrot, leaving Lily behind. He thought he was clever, but he was not. He tripped over a rock and fell down. The carrot flew out of his hand and landed in a puddle. It was dirty and wet. + +Tom felt sorry for himself. He had lost the carrot and hurt his knee. He also felt sorry for Lily. He had been mean to her and taken her share of the carrot. He wished he had been more generous and shared the carrot with her. + +He went back to Lily and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I was selfish and greedy. I should have shared the carrot with you. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily was kind and forgiving. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. We can find another carrot to share. Or we can play something else. As long as we are friends, we can have fun." + +They hugged and made up. They learned that sharing is caring, and that being generous is better than being selfish. They played happily in the garden until it was time to go home. +Ben and Lily were playing hide and seek in the garden. Ben was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran behind a big bush and saw a dull jug under a tree. She thought it was a good hiding spot, so she crawled inside the jug and waited for Ben to find her. + +Ben looked for Lily everywhere. He checked behind the flowers, under the swing, and in the shed. He could not see Lily anywhere. He started to feel sad and bored. He wondered if Lily had gone inside the house. He decided to look under the tree, where he saw a dull jug. He thought it was strange, because he had never seen that jug before. + +He walked towards the jug and tapped it with his hand. He heard a giggle from inside the jug. He smiled and said, "I found you, Lily! You are in the jug!" He lifted the jug and revealed Lily, who was laughing and smiling. Lily said, "You are a good seeker, Ben! You found me in the jug!" Ben said, "You are a good hider, Lily! You hid in the jug!" They hugged and decided to play again. They took turns hiding and seeking, and had a lot of fun with the dull jug. +Lily liked to look at small things with her microscope. She had a microscope that her dad gave her for her birthday. She could see bugs, leaves, and even hairs with it. She liked to ask her dad questions about what she saw. + +One day, she found a lemon in the kitchen. She wondered what it looked like under the microscope. She cut a small piece of the lemon and put it on a slide. She looked through the microscope and saw many tiny dots. They were yellow and round. + +"Dad, what are these dots?" she asked. + +Her dad came over and looked at the microscope. He smiled and said, "Those are cells, Lily. They are the smallest parts of living things. The lemon is a living thing, too. It grows on a tree." + +"Wow, cells are so small!" Lily said. "Can I taste the lemon?" + +"Sure, but be careful. It is very sour," her dad warned. + +Lily took a bite of the lemon. She made a funny face and spit it out. It was sour indeed. She did not like it. + +"Yuck, I don't like sour things!" she said. + +Her dad laughed and hugged her. He said, "That's okay, Lily. You don't have to like everything you see. But I'm glad you like to learn new things with your microscope. You are a smart girl." +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big rag on the grass. It is light and soft. + +"Look, a rag!" Sam says. "We can use it for a joke." + +"What joke?" Tom asks. + +Sam smiles. He has an idea. He puts the rag on his head and pretends to be a ghost. He says in a spooky voice, "Boo! I am a rag ghost!" + +Tom laughs. He thinks it is funny. He says, "You are not a ghost. You are Sam!" + +Sam takes off the rag and laughs too. He says, "You are right. I am Sam. It was a joke!" + +They hug and play with the rag. They make it into a cape, a flag, and a blanket. They have fun with the rag. They are happy. +Tom is a big dog with a red collar. He likes to run and play with his friends in the park. But today, he has a problem. His collar is too loose and it falls off his neck. + +"Oh no, where is my collar?" Tom says. He looks around and sees his collar on the ground. He tries to pick it up with his mouth, but it is too hard. He needs help. + +He sees his friend Lily, a small cat with a blue collar. He runs to her and says, "Lily, can you help me? My collar fell off and I can't put it back on." + +Lily looks at Tom and his collar. She says, "Don't worry, Tom. I can help you. I know how to tie things. Watch me." + +Lily picks up Tom's collar with her paws and puts it around his neck. She makes a knot with the ends of the collar and pulls it tight. She says, "There, now your collar is on and it won't fall off again." + +Tom feels his collar and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are incredible. You are very smart and kind. How did you learn to tie things?" + +Lily says, "My mom taught me. She says tying things is useful and fun. Do you want to learn too?" + +Tom says, "Yes, please. I want to learn how to tie things. Maybe I can tie your collar too." + +Lily says, "OK, let's practice. I will show you how to make a knot. It is easy and fun. Come on, let's go." + +Tom and Lily go to a bench and find a ribbon. They take turns tying and untying the ribbon. They have fun and learn something new. They are happy and proud of themselves. They are good friends. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday today. She had a big cake with pink and white frosting and four candles. She had many presents wrapped in shiny paper. She had her friends over to play and sing and eat. + +But then something bad happened. Lily saw a big spider on the wall. She did not like spiders. She was very scared. She screamed and ran away. She dropped her cake on the floor. She bumped into her presents and made them fall. She cried and cried. + +Her friends did not know what to do. They tried to help her. They said, "Don't be scared, Lily. It's just a spider. It can't hurt you. It's your birthday. You should be happy." + +But Lily did not listen. She panicked. She ran out of the door and into the street. She did not look where she was going. She did not see the car coming. She did not hear the horn. She did not feel the brakes. + +The car hit Lily. Lily did not get up. Lily did not open her eyes. Lily did not breathe. Lily was gone. + +Her friends were very sad. They said, "This is not fair. Lily was our friend. Lily was nice. Lily did not deserve this. It was her birthday. She should have been happy." +Tom and Lily were excited to go to the park with their mom. They wanted to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They ran out of the house and down the street, holding their mom's hand. + +"Slow down, kids," their mom said. "You don't want to trip and hurt yourself." + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They were too excited to get to the park. They ran faster and faster, until Tom stumbled on a rock and fell to the ground. He scraped his knee and it started to bleed. He cried out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he sobbed. "My knee hurts!" + +Lily stopped running and went back to help her brother. She felt sorry for him and gave him a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she said. "Are you okay?" + +Their mom came over and checked Tom's knee. She cleaned it with a tissue and put a band-aid on it. + +"There, there," she said. "It's not so bad. You'll be fine in a little while. But you need to rest your knee for a bit. Let's sit on this bench and have a snack." + +Tom nodded and limped to the bench with his mom and Lily. He was still sad that he could not play in the park, but he was glad that his mom and Lily were with him. He learned that he should not run too fast and that he should listen to his mom. He also learned that Lily was a good sister who cared for him. He smiled and thanked them for being nice to him. + +The end. +Tom and Anna are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books to play with. They like to pretend they are in a spaceship. They use a big box as the spaceship and a switch on the wall as the control panel. + +"Tom, are you ready to blast off?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, Anna, I am ready. Let's count down. Five, four, three, two, one, go!" Tom says. + +He reaches for the switch and turns it on. The lights in the living room go off. It is very dark. Tom and Anna are scared. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Anna cries. + +"I don't know, Anna. I just turned on the switch. Maybe it is broken. Maybe we need to fix it." Tom says. + +He tries to turn the switch off, but nothing happens. He hears his mom coming. + +"Tom, Anna, what are you doing in here? Why are the lights off?" Mom asks. + +She sees the box and the switch. She understands what happened. She is not angry. She is amused. + +"Tom, Anna, you are very creative, but you cannot play with the switch. It is not a toy. It is for the lights. You need to be careful. You could hurt yourself or break something." Mom says. + +She turns on the switch and the lights come back on. Tom and Anna are relieved. They are sorry for what they did. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We did not know. We were playing spaceship. We did not mean to turn off the lights." Tom says. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were having fun. We did not want to make trouble." Anna says. + +Mom hugs them and smiles. + +"It's okay, Tom and Anna. I know you were playing. But next time, please ask me before you touch the switch. And use something else as your control panel. How about this book?" Mom says. + +She gives them a book with pictures of stars and planets. Tom and Anna are happy. They are grateful for Mom. They say thank you and give her a kiss. + +They go back to their box and pretend they are in a spaceship. They use the book as their control panel. They have more fun. They are careful not to touch the switch again. +Mira and her dog, Rex, lived in a big city. They liked to go for walks and see many things. One day, they saw a big park with many flowers and trees. Mira wanted to play there, so she ran to the gate. + +"Wait for me, Rex!" she called to her dog. But Rex did not follow her. He saw something else. He saw a big truck with many boxes. He smelled something good. He ran to the truck and jumped inside. + +Mira did not see Rex. She looked around and felt scared. Where was her dog? She started to cry. She wanted her dog back. She did not like the big city without him. + +"Hey, little girl, are you lost?" a voice asked. Mira looked up and saw a man. He was wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He was holding a box. He smiled at her. + +"No, I am not lost. But my dog is. He is big and brown and loyal. Have you seen him?" Mira asked. + +The man nodded. He put the box down and opened it. Inside, there was Rex. He was wagging his tail and licking his lips. He had eaten some cookies from the box. + +"Surprise!" the man said. "This is your dog, right? He jumped into my truck when I was delivering some cookies. He must have liked the smell. I'm sorry, I did not know he was yours." + +Mira was very happy. She ran to the box and hugged Rex. Rex licked her face and barked. He was happy too. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Mira said to the man. "You are very kind. You found my dog. You are my hero." + +The man laughed. He gave Mira and Rex some more cookies. He said he liked dogs and kids. He said he was glad he could help. + +Mira and Rex thanked him again. They said goodbye and left the park. They went back to their home. They were not scared of the big city anymore. They had made a new friend. They had had a big surprise. +Sara and Ben were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of blocks. They could build houses, towers, bridges, and anything they wanted with the blocks. + +One day, they decided to play with the blocks in the park. They took the box and went to a shady spot under a tree. They started to build a castle with the blocks, but they soon ran out of them. They looked around and saw that there were more blocks on the other side of the park, where some other children were playing. + +Sara and Ben wanted to have more blocks, so they ran to the other side of the park. They did not ask the other children if they could borrow their blocks. They just grabbed some and ran back to their spot. They did this several times, until they had almost all the blocks in the park. + +The other children were not happy. They saw that Sara and Ben had taken their blocks without permission. They felt sad and angry. They wanted to have their blocks back, but they did not know how to tell Sara and Ben. + +A lady who was watching the children saw what was happening. She was thoughtful and kind. She went to Sara and Ben and said, "Do you know that you are making the other children unhappy? You are taking their blocks without asking. That is not nice. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +Sara and Ben looked at the lady and then at the other children. They saw their sad and angry faces. They felt sorry and ashamed. They realized that they had been selfish and rude. They said, "We are sorry. We did not think about how they felt. We just wanted to have more blocks. We will give them back." + +The lady smiled and said, "That is very good of you. You are learning to be thoughtful and respectful. Sharing is caring. If you want to play with someone else's blocks, you should ask them first. Maybe they will say yes, and then you can play together. That is more fun than playing alone." + +Sara and Ben nodded and said, "You are right. Thank you for teaching us." They gathered the blocks they had taken and returned them to the other children. They apologized and asked if they could play with them. The other children forgave them and agreed. They all played happily with the blocks, building and sharing and having fun. Sara and Ben learned a valuable lesson that day. They learned to be thoughtful and fair. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were lions and kings. Lily wore a crown made of flowers. Ben wore a crown made of leaves. They roared and chased each other around the trees. + +But then, a big wind came and blew their crowns away. Lily and Ben ran after them, but they could not catch them. The wind took them far, far away. Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted their crowns back. + +They saw a big bird in the sky. It had their crowns in its claws. It was flying to its nest. Lily and Ben had an idea. They decided to follow the bird and get their crowns back. + +They climbed a hill and found the bird's nest. It was high on a tree. They saw their crowns inside. They were happy. They tried to reach them, but the nest was too high. They needed a plan. + +They found a long stick and tied a rope to it. They threw the stick at the nest and hoped it would hook on. It did. They pulled the rope and the nest came down. They grabbed their crowns and put them on. They were happy. + +But then, they heard a loud roar. It was the bird. It was angry. It wanted its nest back. It flew towards them and opened its beak. Lily and Ben were scared. They ran away as fast as they could. + +They reached the garden and hid behind a bush. They looked at their crowns. They were broken and torn. The wind and the bird had ruined them. Lily and Ben were sad. They liked their crowns. + +But then, they looked at each other and smiled. They did not need crowns to be lions and kings. They had each other and their imagination. They hugged and roared. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they found a big cardboard box in the garage. They decided to make it into a boat and go on an adventure. + +"Let's decorate our boat with crayons and stickers," Lily said. "We can draw windows and a flag and a name." + +"OK, what should we call our boat?" Ben asked. + +"How about The Rainbow?" Lily suggested. + +"I like it. We can be sailors on The Rainbow and explore the sea," Ben agreed. + +They worked hard to decorate their boat with colorful drawings and shapes. They put on hats and scarves and grabbed some toys to be their crew. They pushed the box to the backyard and pretended it was the ocean. + +"Ahoy, matey! Are you ready to sail?" Ben said in a pirate voice. + +"Aye, aye, captain! Let's go find some treasure and islands and dolphins," Lily said. + +They climbed into their boat and rocked it back and forth. They made noises like waves and wind and seagulls. They imagined they saw all kinds of things in the water and on the shore. They had a lot of fun on their ordinary boat that became a magical one. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play army in the park. They have hats and guns and bags. They march and shout and hide and shoot. + +One day, they see a man in a green suit. He has a medal on his chest. It is shiny and purple. Tom and Mia are curious. They run to the man and say hello. + +"Hello, kids. What are you playing?" the man asks. + +"We are playing army. We are soldiers. You are a soldier too, right?" Tom says. + +"Yes, I am. I was in the army a long time ago. This medal is for bravery. I got it in a war," the man says. + +"Wow, that is cool. Can we see your medal?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, you can. But be careful. It is very precious to me," the man says. He takes off his medal and shows it to Tom and Mia. They touch it gently and admire it. + +"It is so pretty. It is purple. Purple is my favorite color," Mia says. + +"It is very heavy. It is metal. Metal is strong," Tom says. + +The man smiles. He likes Tom and Mia. They are polite and interested. He says, "Do you want to play with me? I can teach you some army songs and games." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They nod and say yes. They give back the medal to the man. He puts it on his chest. Then they march with him in the park. They sing and laugh and have fun. They are friends. +Sara was a girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a blue dinosaur. She named him Spike, because he had many sharp spikes on his back and tail. She liked to make him roar and stomp and pretend he was a real dinosaur. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom and Spike. She saw a boy who was playing with a red car. She wanted to play with him, so she walked over to him with Spike in her hand. She said, "Hi, I am Sara. This is Spike. He is a dinosaur. Can we play with you?" + +The boy looked at Sara and Spike. He smiled and said, "Hi, I am Ben. This is Zoom. He is a car. He can go very fast and make noises. Yes, we can play together." + +Sara and Ben became friends. They played with Spike and Zoom. They made them race and chase and crash. They had a lot of fun. They laughed and shouted and made crazy sounds. They did not care that Spike and Zoom were different. They liked them both. + +Sara's mom and Ben's mom watched them play. They were happy to see them get along. They decided to introduce themselves and talk. They found out that they lived in the same street. They agreed to meet again and let their kids play more. They thought that Sara and Ben were very cute and smart. They were glad that they had Spike and Zoom to help them make friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they saw other children and said hello. They were having fun. + +But then they saw a big dog coming towards them. The dog was black and brown and had a long tail. It barked loudly and ran fast. Ben and Lily were scared. They did not know the dog. They thought it might bite them or take their ball. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted. He grabbed Lily's hand and they ran away from the dog. They looked for a safe place to hide. They saw a bench near a tree and ran behind it. They hoped the dog would not find them. + +The dog followed them and saw them behind the bench. It wagged its tail and came closer. It sniffed the ball and licked it. It wanted to play with Ben and Lily. It was a friendly dog. It was harmless. + +"Hello, doggy," a voice said. Ben and Lily peeked from behind the bench and saw a man. He was the dog's owner. He smiled and waved at them. "Don't be afraid, he won't hurt you. His name is Rex. He likes children and balls. Do you want to play with him?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They were not sure. The dog looked nice, but it was still big and loud. They remained behind the bench and said nothing. + +The man understood. He said, "It's okay, you don't have to play with him if you don't want to. Maybe another time. Come on, Rex, let's go. Bye, Ben and Lily. Have a good day." + +He took the ball and threw it. The dog ran after it and barked happily. The man and the dog left the park. + +Ben and Lily came out from behind the bench. They were relieved. They hugged each other and said, "That was scary, but we are okay. We are brave." + +They decided to play something else. They forgot about the dog and had fun. They were happy. +One day, a penguin named Pip wanted to jump. He saw other animals jump high and far, and he thought it looked fun. But his mom and dad said, "Penguins don't jump. Penguins swim and slide. That's what we do best." + +Pip was sad. He wanted to try something new. He asked his friend Flap, a seagull, to teach him how to jump. Flap said, "Sure, Pip. Follow me to the cliff. I'll show you how to jump and fly." + +Pip and Flap went to the cliff. Flap said, "Jumping is easy. You just flap your wings and push off the ground. Like this." Flap jumped and flew in the air. He looked happy and free. + +Pip said, "Wow, Flap. You're amazing. I want to jump like you." He flapped his wings and tried to jump. But he was too heavy and his wings were too small. He fell down and hurt his beak. + +Flap flew down and helped Pip. He said, "I'm sorry, Pip. I didn't mean to hurt you. Maybe jumping is not for you. You're a penguin, not a seagull. You have other skills that I don't have. You can swim fast and catch fish. You can slide on the ice and have fun. You're a normal penguin, and that's great." + +Pip realized that Flap was right. He said, "Thank you, Flap. You're a good friend. I'm sorry I wanted to be like you. I'm happy to be a penguin. I like swimming and sliding. That's what I do best." + +Pip and Flap hugged and went back to their families. They learned to appreciate their differences and their similarities. They learned to be happy with who they are. +Lily and Tom were playing near the river. They liked to sort the rocks by color and shape. They made piles of red rocks, blue rocks, round rocks and flat rocks. + +"Look, I found a shiny rock!" Tom said, holding a rock that sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, that's a pretty rock!" Lily said. "Can I see it?" + +Tom gave Lily the shiny rock. She turned it over in her hand and smiled. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw a big bear coming out of the woods. The bear was scary. It had sharp teeth and claws. It was hungry and angry. + +"Run!" Tom shouted. He grabbed Lily's hand and they ran away from the river. They left their rocks behind. + +The bear followed them. It was faster than them. It was getting closer and closer. + +"Help!" Lily and Tom cried. They were scared. + +They saw their mom and dad near the car. They waved and yelled. + +"Mom! Dad! Bear!" + +Mom and dad saw the bear. They were scared too. They got in the car and opened the door for Lily and Tom. + +"Hurry! Get in!" Mom said. + +Lily and Tom jumped in the car. Dad started the engine and drove away from the bear. + +The bear stopped and roared. It was angry. It wanted the shiny rock. + +But Lily still had the shiny rock in her hand. She hugged it and smiled. + +"Are you okay?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we're okay," Lily and Tom said. + +They were safe. They were happy. They had the shiny rock. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were detectives and solve mysteries. They had a big magnifying glass and a notebook. + +"Look, Lily, a clue!" Tom said, pointing to a shiny coin on the grass. "Maybe someone dropped it here. Let's write it down." + +Lily nodded and opened the notebook. She wrote "coin" with her crayon. She was very good at writing. She was also very bossy. + +"Tom, you have to follow me. I'm the leader of the detectives. You are the helper. Do what I say," she said. + +Tom did not like that. He wanted to be the leader too. He wanted to find his own clues. He wanted to say what to do. + +"No, Lily, you are not the leader. You are too bossy. I'm the leader. You are the helper. Do what I say," he said. + +Lily and Tom started to argue. They both wanted to be the leader. They both wanted to be right. They both ignored the coin on the grass. + +While they were arguing, a squirrel came by. It saw the shiny coin. It liked shiny things. It picked up the coin with its teeth and ran away. + +Lily and Tom did not see the squirrel. They did not see the coin. They missed the mystery. They were too busy being bossy and ignoring each other. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play pretend in the park. One day, they found a big box under a tree. It looked like a treasure chest. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. "Maybe there is gold and jewels inside." + +"Let's open it and see," Anna said. They lifted the lid of the box. Inside, there were many colorful things. There were books, toys, clothes, and candy. + +"This is amazing!" Anna said. "We are so successful. We found a treasure." + +Ben nodded. He picked up a book and looked at the pictures. "This is a story about a dragon and a princess," he said. "Do you believe in dragons, Anna?" + +Anna smiled. She picked up a toy sword and a crown. "Yes, I do," she said. "And I believe in princesses, too. I am a princess, and you are a knight. We can fight the dragon and save the kingdom." + +They put on the clothes and the candy in their pockets. They took the book and the sword and ran to the slide. They pretended the slide was a castle and the box was a dragon. They had a lot of fun playing pretend with their treasure. They believed they were brave and successful. They were very happy. +Ben was very happy. Today was his birthday. He had a big cake, a red balloon and a present from his mom and dad. He wanted to see what was inside the present. He ripped the paper and opened the box. It was a toy plane! + +"Wow, thank you, mom and dad!" Ben said. "I love it!" + +"You're welcome, Ben. Be careful with it, okay? It's not a real plane, it's just a toy. Don't throw it too hard or it might break," mom said. + +Ben nodded. He wanted to play with his toy plane. He ran outside to the yard. He held the plane in his hand and pretended it was flying. He made zooming noises and moved his arm up and down. He felt like he was soaring in the sky. + +He saw a big tree in the corner of the yard. He thought it would be fun to make his plane fly over the tree. He threw his plane as hard as he could. But he was careless. He did not aim well. His plane hit a branch and got stuck. + +"Oh no, my plane!" Ben cried. He ran to the tree and tried to reach his plane. But he was too short. He could not get it. He felt sad and angry. He wished he had listened to his mom. + +He heard his mom calling him from the house. "Ben, come inside. It's time to blow the candles and eat the cake." + +Ben did not want to go inside. He wanted his plane. He looked at the tree and hoped his plane would fall down. But it did not. He sighed and walked to the house. He hoped his mom and dad would help him get his plane later. He learned a lesson. He should not be careless with his toys. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park with their moms. There was a big stage in the park, where some people were doing a dance. Lily and Tom wanted to see the dance, but there were many other people who also wanted to see. + +"Let's go closer, so we can see better," Lily said to Tom. + +"OK, but be careful, there are many feet and legs," Tom said. + +They walked through the crowd, holding hands. They saw a small seat near the stage, that no one was using. They ran to the seat and sat down. + +"Wow, look at the dance, it's so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Yes, they move so fast and smooth, like birds," Tom said. + +They watched the dance with big eyes and open mouths. The music was nice and peaceful, and the dancers wore colorful clothes. They clapped and cheered when the dance was over. + +"Did you like the dance?" Lily's mom asked, when she found them. + +"Yes, we liked it a lot!" Lily and Tom said. + +"That's good, I'm glad you enjoyed it. But you know, you shouldn't run away from us like that. We were worried about you. You could have got lost or hurt," Lily's mom said. + +"We're sorry, mom. We just wanted to see the dance. We found a seat and we stayed there. We didn't go anywhere else," Lily said. + +"That's good, but next time, please tell us where you are going, OK? We want you to be safe and happy," Lily's mom said. + +"OK, mom. We will," Lily and Tom said. + +They hugged their moms and said sorry. Then they went to play some more, but they always stayed close to their moms. They learned that it's good to be curious and enjoy new things, but it's also important to be careful and listen to their moms. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they want to ride their bicycles. They put on their helmets and go to the park. + +The park has a big hill. Ben and Lily want to go down the hill fast. They pedal hard and feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and shout. + +"Look, Lily, a spring!" Ben says. He sees a small stream of water coming out of the ground. He stops his bicycle and jumps off. + +"Wow, a spring!" Lily says. She stops her bicycle too and follows Ben. They run to the spring and splash their hands in the water. It is cold and clear. + +"Can we drink it?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe." Ben says. He bends down and takes a sip. "It tastes good." + +Lily tries it too. She likes it. They drink some more and fill their bottles. + +"Let's go back to our bicycles." Ben says. He stands up and looks around. + +"Where are they?" Lily says. She does not see their bicycles. + +They run to where they left them. But they are not there. They see a deep hole in the ground. Their bicycles are in the hole. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. "How did that happen?" + +"I don't know. Maybe the ground was soft and it broke." Lily says. "How can we get them out?" + +They try to reach their bicycles, but the hole is too deep. They cannot get them out. They are sad and scared. + +"What do we do now?" Lily says. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can get help." Ben says. He looks for someone who can help them. He sees a man walking his dog. He waves his hand and calls him. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help us?" Ben says. "Our bicycles are in a deep hole and we can't get them out." + +The man sees the hole and the bicycles. He is surprised and sorry. + +"That's a shame. How did that happen?" He says. + +"We don't know. We stopped to drink from the spring and then they were gone." Ben says. + +"That's a strange spring. It must have made the ground wet and weak." The man says. "Don't worry, I'll help you. I have a rope in my car. Wait here." + +The man goes to his car and gets a rope. He comes back and ties the rope to his dog. He tells his dog to go into the hole and grab a bicycle. The dog is smart and brave. He goes into the hole and bites a bicycle. The man pulls the rope and the dog and the bicycle come out. Ben and Lily cheer. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Ben says. He hugs his bicycle. + +The man does the same thing again and gets the other bicycle out. Lily hugs her bicycle too. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily says. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome." The man says. He smiles and pets his dog. "You're a good dog. You saved the day." + +Ben and Lily thank the man and his dog again. They put on their helmets and ride their bicycles. They are happy and careful. They do not stop at the spring again. They go home and tell their parents what happened. Their parents are glad they are safe and proud of them. They hug them and give them cookies. They are a good story. The end. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and cars. They count how many blocks they have. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! + +But one day, Ben takes all the blocks. He says, "These are mine. You can't play with them." He puts them in a big pile. Lily is upset. She wants to play with blocks too. She says, "That's not fair. Share the blocks, please." + +Ben says, "No. Go away." He pushes Lily. Lily falls down. She cries. She is hurt and sad. + +Mom hears Lily cry. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Ben and the blocks. She sees Lily on the floor. She is angry. She says, "Ben, what did you do? Why are you so mean to Lily?" + +Ben is scared. He knows he did something bad. He says, "I'm sorry. I just wanted to play with the blocks." + +Mom says, "That's no excuse. You have to share and be nice. You can't take all the blocks and push Lily. That's not how you play. Say sorry to Lily and give her some blocks." + +Ben says sorry to Lily. He gives her some blocks. Lily says thank you. She stops crying. She smiles. She and Ben build towers and houses and cars together. They count how many blocks they have. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! They are happy. Mom is happy too. She hugs them and says, "That's better. I love you both." +Tim and Mia are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. They see a big dog with a man. The dog is black and has long hair. The man has a shirt with a scary face on it. + +"Look, Mia, a scary shirt!" Tim says. He points at the man. + +Mia looks and feels afraid. She does not like the scary face. She holds Tim's hand. "I don't like the scary shirt, Tim. Let's go away," she says. + +The man hears them and smiles. He is not scary. He likes his shirt. He comes to them with his dog. "Hello, kids. Do you want to pet my dog? He is very friendly. His name is Rex," he says. + +Tim and Mia look at the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks his nose. He does not look scary. He looks nice. Tim and Mia feel curious. They let go of each other's hand. They come closer to the dog. + +"Can we pet him?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, you can. He likes kids. He won't bite. And don't be afraid of my shirt. It's just a joke. I like to make people laugh," the man says. + +Tim and Mia pet the dog. The dog is soft and warm. He barks and plays with them. Tim and Mia laugh. They are not afraid anymore. They like the dog and the man. + +"Your dog is very nice. And your shirt is funny, not scary," Mia says. + +"Thank you, Mia. You are very nice, too. And you, Tim. Do you want to try on my shirt? You can make your friends laugh, too," the man says. + +Tim thinks for a moment. He nods. He wants to try on the shirt. The man takes off his shirt and gives it to Tim. Tim puts on the shirt. He looks at Mia. He makes a scary face. Mia laughs. She is not afraid. She knows it is Tim. + +The man laughs, too. He is happy. He likes to make kids happy. He says, "You look great, Tim. You are a very brave boy. And you, Mia, you are a very smart girl. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Tim and Mia smile. They say, "Yes, we want to be your friends." + +They hug the man and the dog. They are happy. They have new friends. They play some more in the park. They forget about the scary shirt. They only see the nice dog and the kind man. +Sara liked to play with her sock. It was a cheap sock, with holes and stains, but she did not care. She liked to roll it into a ball and throw it around the room. She pretended it was a bird, or a ball, or a star. + +One day, she was playing with her sock in the living room, when her mom came in. Her mom looked angry. She said, "Sara, stop throwing that dirty sock around! It is making a mess. And it smells bad. You need to put it in the trash." + +Sara did not want to put her sock in the trash. She loved her sock. She said, "No, mom, please. It is my sock. It is my friend. I want to keep it." + +Her mom did not listen. She grabbed the sock from Sara's hand and threw it in the trash. She said, "Sara, you need to learn to let go of things that are old and broken. You have many other toys to play with. Now, go to your room and clean up." + +Sara felt sad and angry. She ran to her room and cried. She did not want to play with her other toys. She wanted her sock back. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen. Then, she sneaked out of her room and went to the trash. She looked for her sock, but she could not find it. She saw a big truck outside. It was the trash truck. It was taking away the trash. And her sock. + +Sara ran outside and shouted, "Stop! Stop! That is my sock! Give it back to me!" But the truck did not stop. It drove away, with her sock inside. Sara watched it go, and felt a big hole in her heart. She had lost her sock forever. She wished she had never rolled it around the room. She wished she had hugged it and kept it safe. She learned a hard lesson that day. She learned that some things are not cheap, even if they look like it. They are priceless. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw many trees and flowers and birds. They also saw many leaves on the ground. Some leaves were red and yellow and orange. Some leaves were green and brown and dry. + +Sara picked up a red leaf and showed it to Ben. "Look, Ben, this leaf is so pretty. It is like a heart." She said. + +Ben nodded and smiled. He picked up a yellow leaf and showed it to Sara. "Look, Sara, this leaf is so bright. It is like a sun." He said. + +They decided to make a pile of leaves and jump on it. They ran around and gathered many leaves. They threw them in the air and watched them fall. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw a little bird on a branch. The bird looked sad and cold. It had no nest to keep it warm. Sara and Ben felt sorry for the bird. + +"Ben, we should help the bird. It needs a home." Sara said. + +"Yes, Sara, we should be kind to the bird. It is our friend." Ben said. + +They stopped playing with the leaves and went to the bird. They said hello to the bird and asked if it was okay. The bird chirped and nodded. It was happy to see them. + +Sara and Ben used some of the leaves to make a nest for the bird. They put the nest on a high branch, where the bird could be safe and cozy. They gave the bird some seeds and water. They told the bird they loved it. + +The bird thanked them and sang a beautiful song. It was very grateful and happy. Sara and Ben were very proud and happy too. They had done a good thing. They had been kind to the bird. +Lily liked hockey. She had a hockey stick and a ball. She played hockey with her dad in the park. She wanted to be a hockey star. + +One day, Lily saw a big poster. It had a picture of a hockey team. They wore red and white. They smiled and held a big cup. Lily pointed at the poster and said, "Dad, look! Hockey stars!" + +Dad looked at the poster and nodded. He said, "Yes, Lily, they are hockey stars. They are the best hockey team in the country. They won the big cup. Do you want to see them play?" + +Lily nodded and clapped. She said, "Yes, Dad, yes! I want to see them play! Can we go, please?" + +Dad smiled and said, "OK, Lily, we can go. I have tickets for their next game. It is tomorrow. We can go and cheer for them. Maybe you can get an autograph from your favorite player." + +Lily was very happy. She hugged Dad and said, "Thank you, Dad, thank you! You are the best dad ever!" + +The next day, Dad and Lily went to the hockey arena. It was very big and loud. There were many people wearing red and white. They had flags and hats and horns. They shouted and sang. Lily was excited. She held Dad's hand and looked around. + +They found their seats and sat down. They waited for the game to start. Lily saw the hockey players come out. They wore red and white too. They skated on the ice and warmed up. Lily looked for her favorite player. He wore number 10. He had blond hair and a big smile. He was the captain of the team. He was the best hockey player in the world. + +Lily saw him and pointed. She said, "Dad, look! There he is! There is number 10! He is my favorite player! Can I get his autograph, please?" + +Dad looked and said, "Sure, Lily, sure. Maybe after the game, we can go and meet him. He might sign your hockey stick or your ball. He might even give you a hug." + +Lily was very happy. She said, "Oh, Dad, that would be awesome! I can't wait!" + +The game started. It was very fast and fun. The red and white team scored many goals. The other team scored some too. But the red and white team was better. They had number 10. He scored the most goals. He was amazing. Lily cheered and clapped. She said, "Go, number 10, go! You are the best!" + +The game ended. The red and white team won. They lifted the big cup again. They hugged and smiled. The crowd cheered and clapped. Lily and Dad cheered and clapped too. They were very happy. + +They got up and followed the crowd. They wanted to go and meet the hockey stars. They wanted to get autographs and hugs. They walked and walked. They reached the door where the hockey players came out. They waited and waited. + +Finally, the hockey players came out. They wore their red and white jerseys. They had their hockey sticks and bags. They looked tired but happy. They waved and smiled. They signed some autographs and gave some hugs. Lily and Dad pushed and pushed. They wanted to get closer. They wanted to meet number 10. + +Lily saw him. He was walking towards them. He was still smiling. He still had his number 10 jersey. He still had his blond hair. Lily was very happy. She shouted, "Number 10, number 10! I love you! Can I have your autograph, please?" + +Number 10 heard her. He looked at her. He stopped and said, "Hello, little girl. What is your name?" + +Lily said, "My name is Lily. I am your biggest fan. You are my favorite player. You are the best hockey player in the world. Can I have your autograph, please?" + +Number 10 said, "Sure, Lily, sure. What do you want me to sign?" + +Lily said, "My hockey stick, please. And my ball. And my hat. And my shirt. And my hand. And my face. And my..." + +Number 10 said, "OK, OK, calm down, Lily. I can sign one thing for you. How about your hockey stick?" + +Lily said, "OK, OK, my hockey stick. Here it is. Thank you, thank you!" + +Number 10 took her hockey stick. He looked at it. He frowned. He said, "Lily, this is not a hockey stick. This is a broom. Where did you get this?" + +Lily said, "It is my hockey +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy trucks and cars. One day, they find a big box of nails in the garage. They think the nails are shiny and fun. + +"Let's load the nails on our trucks and cars!" Tim says. + +"OK!" Sam says. + +They start to load the nails on their trucks and cars. But Tim wants more nails than Sam. He takes some nails from Sam's truck and puts them on his own. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sam says. "Those are my nails!" + +"No, they are mine!" Tim says. "I saw them first!" + +They start to fight over the nails. They pull and push and shout. They are very selfish. + +Dad hears the noise and comes to the garage. He sees the nails on the trucks and cars. He sees Tim and Sam fighting. + +"What are you doing?" Dad asks. "Those nails are not toys! They are sharp and dangerous! You could hurt yourselves or break something!" + +He takes the nails away from the trucks and cars. He puts them back in the box. He is angry and sad. + +"Tim and Sam, you are very selfish!" Dad says. "You did not share the nails. You did not listen to me. You did not play nicely. You are in trouble!" + +He sends them to their room. They have to stay there until they say sorry and hug. + +Tim and Sam feel bad. They know they were wrong. They wish they had not fought over the nails. They wish they had played nicely. They say sorry and hug. They promise to be better brothers. +Tom and his loyal dog Spot like to play in the park. They run, jump and chase each other. Sometimes they meet other dogs and kids and make new friends. Tom and Spot are very happy. + +One day, they see a big bowl on a bench. The bowl is full of yummy food. Tom and Spot are hungry. They run to the bowl and sniff it. It smells good. They want to eat it. + +But then they hear a loud roar. It is a big cat. The cat is angry. The bowl is his. He does not like to share. He jumps on the bench and shows his teeth and claws. He wants to scare Tom and Spot away. + +Tom and Spot are not scared. They are brave. They roar back at the cat. They say, "This is our bowl. We found it first. You can not have it. Go away!" + +The cat and the dog and the boy roar at each other. They make a lot of noise. They do not listen to each other. They are not nice. + +Then a lady comes. She is the owner of the cat and the bowl. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it! Stop it! This is my cat and my bowl. You can not eat his food. That is not polite. You have to share. Or you have to find your own food." + +Tom and Spot feel sorry. They did not know. They say, "We are sorry. We did not know. We are hungry. We did not mean to be rude. Can we share?" + +The lady smiles. She says, "Yes, you can share. There is enough food for everyone. But you have to be quiet and gentle. And you have to say thank you." + +The cat, the dog and the boy share the food. They are quiet and gentle. They say thank you. They are full and happy. They make friends. They play together. They are nice. +Tom and Ben love to play hockey. They have sticks and a ball and a net in the yard. They wear helmets and gloves and pads to be safe. They take turns to hit the ball and try to score. + +One day, they have a new friend, Lily. Lily wants to play hockey too. She has a pink stick and a pink helmet. She says she is very good at hockey. + +"Can I play with you?" she asks Tom and Ben. + +"Sure, you can play," Tom says. "But you have to follow the rules." + +"What rules?" Lily asks. + +"You have to kneel when you hit the ball," Ben says. "That's how we play hockey." + +Lily thinks that is a silly rule. She does not want to kneel. She wants to stand and run and swing her stick. + +"No, I don't want to kneel," she says. "That's not how you play hockey." + +"Yes, it is," Tom says. "You have to kneel or you can't play." + +Lily gets angry. She does not like Tom and Ben. She thinks they are mean and smelly. She decides to play by herself. She takes her stick and her ball and goes to the other side of the yard. She stands and runs and swings her stick. She does not care about the net or the score. She just wants to have fun. + +Tom and Ben watch her. They think she is weird and rude. They shrug and go back to their game. They kneel and hit the ball and try to score. They have fun too. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. They go to the same class with other kids. Miss Lee is their teacher. She is nice and kind. + +One day, a new kid comes to their class. His name is Max. He has a big bag with many toys. He does not share his toys with anyone. He is rude. He says, "These are my toys. Go away!" + +Tim and Sam want to play with Max's toys. They ask him nicely, "Can we play with your toys, please?" But Max says, "No! They are mine!" He pushes them away. He makes a loud noise. He roars like a lion. He scares Tim and Sam. They run away. They are sad and angry. + +Miss Lee sees what Max does. She is not happy. She says, "Max, that is not nice. You have to share your toys with your friends. You have to be polite. You have to say sorry to Tim and Sam. You have to stop roaring. Roaring is for lions, not for kids." + +Max does not listen to Miss Lee. He says, "No! I do what I want!" He roars again. He is very rude. Miss Lee is very angry. She says, "Max, you have to go to the time-out corner. You have to stay there until you are ready to be nice." + +Max goes to the time-out corner. He is alone. He has no friends. He has no fun. He looks at his toys. He thinks, "Maybe I was wrong. Maybe I should share my toys. Maybe I should be nice. Maybe I should say sorry. Maybe I should stop roaring." + +He decides to change his behavior. He goes to Tim and Sam. He says, "I am sorry. I was rude. Can we be friends? Can we play with my toys?" Tim and Sam are surprised. They are happy. They say, "Yes, we can be friends. We can play with your toys. Thank you for sharing." They smile. They hug. They play together. They have fun. + +Miss Lee sees what Max does. She is proud. She says, "Well done, Max. You are a good kid. You learned your lesson. You can come back to the class. You can join your friends. You can have fun. But remember, no more roaring. Roaring is for lions, not for kids." Max nods. He says, "Yes, Miss Lee. I will remember. No more roaring." He is happy. He has friends. He has fun. He does not roar. He is a good kid. +Ben and Mia were at the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and learn their names. They saw lions, monkeys, zebras, and many more. But their favorite animals were the otters. The otters were playful and funny. They swam in the water, slid on the rocks, and chased each other. + +"Look, mom, the otters are playing tag!" Ben said, pointing at the pool. + +"Yes, they are, Ben. They are very fast and smart," mom said. + +Mia noticed one otter that was different from the others. It was not playing tag. It was sitting on a log, holding a shell in its paws. It looked like it was trying to open the shell. + +"What is that otter doing, mom?" Mia asked, curious. + +"That otter is thoughtful, Mia. It is looking for food inside the shell. It is using its teeth and claws to pull the shell apart," mom explained. + +"Can I help the otter, mom?" Mia asked, feeling sorry for the otter. + +"No, Mia, you can't. The otter is wild, and it does not need our help. It knows how to find its own food. Besides, we are not allowed to touch the animals at the zoo. We can only watch them and admire them," mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I understand. But I wish the otter could find some food soon. It looks hungry," Mia said. + +"I'm sure it will, Mia. Otters are very clever and resourceful. They can find food in many places. Maybe it will share its food with the other otters when it is done," mom said. + +Mia smiled and nodded. She hoped the otter would be happy and full. She liked the otter. It was thoughtful, like her. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They have a big family. They have a mom, a dad, a grandma, a grandpa, and a dog. + +One day, Sara and Ben plan to make a surprise for their family. They want to draw pictures and write cards. They get some paper, crayons, and stickers. They go to their room and start to work. + +But then, their dog, Spot, comes in. Spot is a naughty dog. He likes to chew and tear things. He sees the paper and crayons on the floor. He thinks they are toys. He runs to them and grabs them with his mouth. He starts to bite and rip them. + +Sara and Ben see what Spot is doing. They are very mad. They yell at Spot. They say, "Stop it, Spot! You are a rude dog! You are ruining our surprise! Go away!" + +Spot does not listen. He keeps chewing and tearing. Sara and Ben try to get their paper and crayons back. They pull and tug. But Spot is stronger. He growls and shakes his head. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They cry. They think their surprise is gone. They think their family will be sad too. + +But then, their mom and dad hear them. They come to their room. They see what happened. They hug Sara and Ben. They say, "It's okay, Sara and Ben. We love you. We know you tried to make a surprise for us. We are proud of you. Spot is a rude dog, but he does not know better. He is sorry too. He just wanted to play." + +They help Sara and Ben clean up the mess. They find some paper and crayons that are not ruined. They give them to Sara and Ben. They say, "You can still make a surprise for us. We will wait outside. You can call us when you are done." + +Sara and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, mom and dad. We love you too. We will make a new surprise for you. And for grandma and grandpa. And for Spot too. He is a rude dog, but he is our dog." + +They start to draw and write again. They make new pictures and cards. They use stickers and glitter. They make them colorful and beautiful. They are happy. They finish their surprise. They call their family. They say, "Come in, come in! We have a surprise for you!" + +Their family comes in. They see the pictures and cards. They are amazed. They say, "Wow, Sara and Ben! These are wonderful! You are very talented and kind. You made us a surprise. We are very happy. Thank you, Sara and Ben. We love you so much." + +They hug and kiss Sara and Ben. They put the pictures and cards on the wall. They admire them. They say, "These are the best surprise ever. You are the best twins ever." + +Sara and Ben beam. They say, "You are welcome, family. We love you too. You are the best family ever." + +They look at Spot. He is lying on his bed. He looks sorry. He wags his tail. He says, "Woof, woof." + +Sara and Ben laugh. They say, "We love you too, Spot. You are a rude dog, but you are a good dog. You are part of our family." + +They go to Spot. They pet him and cuddle him. They give him a card. It says, "We love you, Spot. You are our dog." + +Spot licks them and barks. He says, "Woof, woof." + +They all smile. They are a happy family. They have a happy surprise. They have a happy day. +One day, a big storm came to the village. The wind was loud and the rain was hard. The people were scared and ran to their houses. But one house was old and weak. It had holes in the roof and cracks in the wall. The family who lived there was wet and cold. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "Our house is falling!" + +A boy named Tom heard them. He was brave and kind. He ran to their house with a big umbrella and a hammer. He knocked on the door and said, "Don't worry, I will help you!" + +He gave them the umbrella to keep them dry. Then he used the hammer to fix the roof and the wall. He worked hard and fast. He made the house strong and safe. + +The family was happy and thankful. They hugged Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom! You are a good friend! You saved our house!" + +Tom smiled and said, "You are welcome! I am glad I could help!" + +The storm was over and the sun came out. The village was peaceful and beautiful. Tom and the family went outside and played. They had fun and laughed. They were all friends. +Lily loved peanuts. She ate them every day for snack. She liked to crunch them in her mouth and feel them in her tummy. She did not like to share them with anyone. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a squirrel. The squirrel was hungry and looked for food. It saw Lily's peanuts and ran to her. Lily did not want to give the squirrel any peanuts. She held them tight and screamed at the squirrel. "Go away! These are mine! Mine!" + +The squirrel was scared and ran away. Lily felt happy and ate more peanuts. But then, she saw other kids playing with the squirrel. They gave the squirrel some bread and nuts. The squirrel was happy and played with them. They laughed and had fun. + +Lily felt sad and lonely. She wished she had friends like them. She wished she had been nice to the squirrel. She realized she had been selfish and mean. She felt ashamed of herself. She wanted to say sorry to the squirrel and share her peanuts. + +She ran to the kids and the squirrel. She smiled and said, "Hi, can I play with you? I have some peanuts for the squirrel. I'm sorry I screamed at him. I was wrong. Can we be friends?" + +The kids and the squirrel were surprised and happy. They welcomed Lily and thanked her for the peanuts. The squirrel forgave Lily and nibbled on the peanuts. They all played together and had fun. + +Lily learned a lesson. She learned that sharing is caring. She learned that being nice is better than being mean. She learned that having friends is more fun than having peanuts. She was happy and proud of herself. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her big sister's clothes. She would sneak into her sister's room and open the wardrobe. She would find dresses, hats, shoes and jewels. She would try them on and look at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess. + +One day, Lily found a dull grey dress in the wardrobe. She did not like it. It was too big and too boring. She decided to replace it with a bright pink dress from her own room. She thought her sister would not notice. + +She was wrong. When her sister came home, she saw the pink dress in her wardrobe. She was angry. She went to Lily's room and saw the grey dress on the floor. She knew what Lily had done. + +She shouted at Lily. "Why did you take my dress? Why did you replace it with this ugly thing? This is not a dress, this is a rag!" + +Lily was scared. She did not mean to make her sister mad. She said sorry. "I'm sorry, sister. I just wanted to play. I did not like your dress. It was dull." + +Her sister sighed. She was not really mad. She loved Lily. She said, "I know, Lily. But you can't just take my things without asking. That's not nice. And you can't judge a dress by its color. This grey dress is very special. It was our grandma's dress. She gave it to me before she died. It has a lot of memories." + +Lily felt bad. She did not know that. She hugged her sister. She said, "I'm sorry, sister. I did not know that. Can I see your grandma's dress? Can you tell me about her?" + +Her sister smiled. She said, "Of course, Lily. Come on, let's go to my room. I'll show you the dress and some pictures of grandma. And maybe we can play dress-up together. But only if you ask me first." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, sister. Thank you. I love you." + +They went to the sister's room. They looked at the dress and the pictures. They played dress-up and had fun. They forgot about the dull grey dress and the bright pink dress. They only saw each other. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with their furry dogs. Lila has a big dog named Max. Tom has a small dog named Spot. One day, they go to the park with their dogs. + +"Let's play fetch with our dogs!" Lila says. She throws a stick for Max. Max runs and catches the stick. He brings it back to Lila. Lila pets him and says, "Good boy, Max!" + +Tom throws a ball for Spot. Spot runs and tries to catch the ball. But he stops and starts to scratch. He scratches his ears, his neck, his back. He does not get the ball. Tom runs to him and says, "What's wrong, Spot?" + +Spot looks at Tom and whines. He scratches some more. Tom sees something small and black on Spot's fur. He picks it up and looks at it. It is a flea. A flea is a bug that bites dogs and makes them itch. + +"Spot has fleas!" Tom says. He is sad and worried. He does not want his dog to be itchy and unhappy. + +Lila hears Tom and comes to see. She sees the flea in Tom's hand. She says, "Oh no, poor Spot! How did he get fleas?" + +Tom shrugs. He does not know. He says, "Maybe he got them from another dog. Or from the grass. Or from the air. I don't know." + +Lila thinks. She says, "Maybe we can help him. Maybe we can find something to make the fleas go away. Do you have any ideas?" + +Tom thinks. He says, "I don't know. Maybe we can ask someone. Maybe we can ask the vet. The vet is a person who knows a lot about dogs and how to make them feel better." + +Lila nods. She says, "That's a good idea. Let's go to the vet. Maybe the vet can give us some medicine or some shampoo or some spray for Spot. Maybe the vet can make the fleas go away." + +Tom agrees. He says, "Let's go. Come on, Spot. Come on, Max. We are going to the vet. We are going to make you feel better, Spot. Don't worry. We love you." + +Lila and Tom hold their dogs' leashes and walk to the vet. They hope the vet can help Spot. They hope Spot can stop scratching and start playing again. They are good friends to their furry dogs. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red truck. The truck makes a loud sound. Vroom, vroom, vroom! + +"Wow, look at the truck!" Tom says. "It is so big and red. I want to ride in it." + +Jen shrugs. She does not like the truck. She thinks it is too loud and scary. She likes the flowers and the birds. They are pretty and quiet. + +"Come on, Jen, let's go see the truck!" Tom says. He runs to the truck. He wants to touch it and look inside. + +Jen shakes her head. She does not want to go. She stays by the flowers and the birds. She picks a yellow flower and smells it. It is sweet and nice. + +Tom comes back from the truck. He is happy and excited. He tells Jen all about the truck. He says it has a big horn, a shiny wheel, and a lot of buttons. + +"Did you like the truck, Tom?" Jen asks. + +"Yes, I liked it a lot. It was fun and cool. Do you want to try it, Jen?" Tom asks. + +Jen smiles. She is glad Tom had fun. But she does not want to try the truck. She likes the flowers and the birds more. + +"No, thank you, Tom. I like the flowers and the birds more. They are pretty and quiet. Do you want to see them, Tom?" Jen asks. + +Tom nods. He is curious about the flowers and the birds. He likes Jen and wants to play with her. + +"OK, Jen, let's go see the flowers and the birds. Maybe they are tasty, too." Tom says. + +They go to the flowers and the birds. They look at them and listen to them. They share the yellow flower and taste it. It is sweet and nice. + +They laugh and hug. They are happy and friends. They like different things, but they like each other more. +Ben and Lily were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box for a ship, a stick for a sword and a paper hat for a captain. Ben was the captain and Lily was his mate. + +"Arrr, matey, we need to find some treasure!" Ben said. + +"Where is the treasure, captain?" Lily asked. + +Ben looked around and saw a shiny red ball hanging from a tree. He pointed at it and said, "There it is! The treasure is a big ruby!" + +They ran to the tree and tried to reach the ball, but it was too high. Ben had an idea. He saw a hook on the fence that dad used to hang his tools. He grabbed the hook and tied it to a rope. + +"Watch this, matey!" Ben said. He threw the hook at the ball, hoping to catch it. But he missed and the hook flew over the ball and landed on a branch. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The hook is stuck!" + +Ben pulled the rope, but the hook did not move. He pulled harder and harder, but the hook only dug deeper into the branch. + +"Help me, matey!" Ben said. "We need to get the hook back!" + +Lily helped Ben pull the rope, but it was no use. The hook was too strong and the branch was too thick. They were worried. What if dad saw the hook and got angry? What if they could not play pirates anymore? + +They heard a voice from the house. It was mom. + +"Ben, Lily, lunch is ready!" mom said. + +They looked at each other and felt scared. They did not want to leave the hook, but they also did not want to miss lunch. They did not know what to do. + +"Please, mom, can we play a little more?" Ben asked. + +"No, you have to come now!" mom said. "Lunch is getting cold!" + +Ben and Lily had no choice. They dropped the rope and ran to the house. They hoped that mom would not see the hook and that they could get it back later. They hoped that the treasure would still be there. They hoped that they could still be pirates. +Ben likes to watch his screen. He likes to see the animals and the colors and the songs. He watches his screen every day after lunch. He sits on his couch with his blanket and his teddy. + +One day, his screen does not work. He pushes the buttons, but nothing happens. The screen is black. Ben is sad and angry. He cries and throws his teddy. He does not want to play or read or draw. He only wants his screen. + +Mom hears Ben crying. She comes to the living room and sees the black screen. She hugs Ben and says, "I'm sorry, Ben. The screen is broken. We need to fix it or get a new one. But we can't do that right now. Why don't we do something else?" + +Ben does not want to do something else. He wants his screen. He says, "No, no, no!" + +Mom says, "I know you love your screen, Ben. But sometimes things break and we have to wait. It's okay to be sad and angry, but it's not okay to cry and throw things. How about we rest for a while? Maybe you are tired and need a nap. Then you will feel better." + +Ben does not want to rest. He wants his screen. He says, "No, no, no!" + +Mom says, "Ben, you need to listen to me. Resting is good for you. It helps you grow and learn and be happy. You can take your blanket and your teddy and lie down on your bed. I will read you a story and sing you a song. Then you can close your eyes and dream of your screen. Maybe when you wake up, the screen will work again. Or maybe we can go to the store and buy a new one. But first, you need to rest." + +Ben thinks about what Mom says. He likes stories and songs and dreams. He likes his blanket and his teddy and his bed. He likes Mom. He is still sad and angry, but he is also tired and curious. He says, "Okay, Mom. I will rest. But I still want my screen." + +Mom smiles and says, "I know, Ben. I want your screen too. But sometimes we have to wait for the things we want. Come on, let's go to your room and rest. Maybe we will have a surprise later." + +Ben takes his blanket and his teddy and follows Mom to his room. He lies down on his bed and listens to Mom's story and song. He closes his eyes and dreams of his screen. He hopes it will work again. He hopes he will have a surprise later. He rests. +Lily and Tom were playing a game. They had to twist a big wheel and see what picture it stopped on. If they got the same picture as their card, they won a prize. If they got a different picture, they had to try again. + +Lily twisted the wheel and got a star. She looked at her card and saw a star too. She was happy. She said, "I got a star! I win a prize!" She picked a sticker from the prize box and put it on her shirt. + +Tom twisted the wheel and got a fish. He looked at his card and saw a sun. He was sad. He said, "I got a fish. I don't win a prize." He wanted a sticker too. + +Lily saw that Tom was sad. She wanted to make him happy. She had an idea. She said, "Tom, do you want to trade cards? Then you can have a sun and I can have a fish. We can both win a prize." + +Tom thought that was a good idea. He said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." He gave Lily his card and took her card. He twisted the wheel again and got a sun. He was happy. He said, "I got a sun! I win a prize!" He picked a sticker from the prize box and put it on his shirt. + +Lily twisted the wheel again and got a fish. She was happy too. She said, "I got a fish! I win a prize!" She picked a sticker from the prize box and put it on her shirt. + +They both smiled and hugged. They said, "We both win a prize! We both have stickers! We are both happy!" + +But then they saw their teacher. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Tom, what did you do? You cheated! You traded cards! That is not fair! That is not how you play the game! You should be ashamed!" + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They did not know they cheated. They did not mean to be unfair. They just wanted to be happy and share. They said, "We are sorry, teacher. We did not know. We will not do it again." + +The teacher said, "I hope you learned your lesson. Cheating is wrong. Playing fair is right. Now give back your stickers and your cards and start over." + +Lily and Tom gave back their stickers and their cards. They felt sad. They did not have a prize anymore. They did not have a sticker anymore. They did not have a smile anymore. + +They twisted the wheel again and hoped to get the right picture. They hoped to win a prize. They hoped to be happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to climb the big tree and look at the birds and the clouds. One day, they saw a man sitting on a bench near the tree. He had white hair and a long beard. He looked very old and sad. + +"Who is he?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is ancient. Like a dinosaur," Tom said. + +They wanted to talk to the man, but they were afraid. He looked so different from them. + +"Hello, children," the man said. He smiled and waved at them. + +"Hello, sir," Tom said. He was brave and climbed down the tree. + +"Can we play with you?" Lily asked. She followed Tom. + +"Of course, you can. I don't mind. I like children. They make me happy," the man said. + +He told them stories about his life. He had traveled to many places and seen many things. He had a family and friends, but they were all gone now. He was lonely and bored. + +Tom and Lily listened to him. They felt sorry for him. They asked him questions and made him laugh. + +"You are very kind and smart, children. You remind me of my grandchildren. They used to play with me, too. But they moved far away. I miss them a lot," the man said. + +"We can be your friends, sir. We can play with you every day. We don't mind. We like you," Tom said. + +"Yes, we do. You are not ancient. You are fun and nice," Lily said. + +The man hugged them. He felt happy and warm. He thanked them for their company. + +They played until the sun went down. Then they said goodbye and promised to come back the next day. + +The man watched them go. He smiled and wiped a tear from his eye. He felt less lonely and bored. He had new friends. +Lily was a persistent girl. She always wanted to receive new toys and books. She did not like to share with her brother or sister. She always asked her mom and dad for more things. + +One night, Lily heard a noise outside her window. She got out of bed and looked out. She saw a big truck with many boxes. She thought it was for her. She ran to the door and opened it. She wanted to see what was inside the boxes. + +But her mom and dad stopped her. They said, "Lily, you cannot go outside. It is night and it is cold. The truck is not for you. It is for the people who have no home. They need the boxes more than you do. They have no toys or books or clothes. They are very sad." + +Lily did not understand. She said, "But I want the boxes. I want to receive new things. Why do they get them and not me?" + +Her mom and dad hugged her. They said, "Lily, you have many things. You have a home and a bed and a family. You have toys and books and clothes. You are very lucky. You should be happy and grateful. You should also be kind and generous. You should share with your brother and sister. You should also help the people who have no home. You can give them some of your things. That will make them happy and you happy too." + +Lily thought about it. She felt sorry for the people who had no home. She decided to be a good girl. She said, "Okay, mom and dad. I will share with my brother and sister. I will also give some of my things to the people who have no home. I do not need to receive new things. I have enough. I want to make others happy." + +Her mom and dad smiled. They said, "We are proud of you, Lily. You are a persistent girl, but you are also a kind and generous girl. We love you very much." They kissed her and tucked her in bed. Lily fell asleep with a happy heart. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers. Some are big, some are small, some are red, some are yellow. Sara and Ben pick some flowers. They make a crown for Sara and a necklace for Ben. + +"Look, Ben, this flower is very pretty. It has many colors. It is a rainbow flower." Sara says. + +"Yes, Sara, it is very pretty. But it is not a flower. It is a bloom. It is a special bloom. It can fly." Ben says. + +"A bloom? A flying bloom? How can it fly?" Sara asks. + +"Watch, Sara, I will show you." Ben says. He blows on the bloom. The bloom opens. Many tiny seeds fly out. They look like stars. Sara and Ben laugh. They try to catch the seeds. + +But they do not see the hunter. The hunter is hiding behind a tree. He has a gun. He wants to shoot the twins. He thinks they are rabbits. He does not like rabbits. He is a bad man. + +He waits for the right moment. He aims at Sara and Ben. He pulls the trigger. Bang! The gun makes a loud noise. Sara and Ben fall down. They do not laugh anymore. They do not move anymore. They are hurt. They are sleepy. They close their eyes. + +The hunter runs to them. He sees that they are not rabbits. They are children. He is scared. He drops his gun. He runs away. He does not help them. He is a coward. + +Sara and Ben do not wake up. They do not play anymore. They do not see the flowers anymore. They do not see the blooms anymore. They do not see each other anymore. They are gone. The end. +Lily is a nosy cat. She likes to find new things to play with. One day, she sees a gray ball under the sofa. She thinks it is a toy. She tries to reach it with her paw. + +But the gray ball is not a toy. It is a mouse. The mouse is scared of Lily. It runs away from her. Lily chases the mouse. She wants to catch it. + +The mouse runs into the kitchen. It hides behind the fridge. Lily follows the mouse. She looks behind the fridge. She sees a big hole in the wall. She thinks the mouse is in the hole. + +Lily is very curious. She wants to see what is in the hole. She puts her head in the hole. But the hole is too small for her. She gets stuck. She cannot move. She cannot see. She cannot hear. + +Lily is not happy. She meows loudly. She wants to get out of the hole. She wants to find the mouse. She wants to play. + +But no one hears her. No one comes to help her. She is alone in the dark. She is afraid. + +Lily learns a lesson. She learns that being nosy is not always fun. She learns that some things are better left alone. She learns that gray balls are not toys. +Tom is a little boy who likes to play with his toys. He has many cars, trucks, and trains that he can zoom around the floor. He also has a big teddy bear that he hugs when he is sleepy. + +One day, Tom's uncle comes to visit. Tom likes his uncle, who is funny and kind. He always brings Tom a gift when he comes. Tom runs to the door and gives his uncle a hug. + +"Hello, Tom! How are you?" his uncle asks. + +"I am good, uncle. Do you have a gift for me?" Tom asks. + +"Of course I do, Tom. But first, can you show me your toys? I want to see what you like to play with." his uncle says. + +Tom nods and takes his uncle to his room. He shows him all his cars, trucks, and trains. He tells him their names and colors. His uncle listens and smiles. + +Then, Tom notices something in his uncle's pocket. It is a small box with a ribbon. Tom's eyes grow wide. He thinks it is his gift. + +"Uncle, what is that?" Tom asks, pointing to the box. + +"That, Tom, is a surprise. Do you want to open it?" his uncle says. + +"Yes, please!" Tom says. + +His uncle gives him the box and helps him untie the ribbon. Tom opens the box and sees a shiny watch. It has numbers and hands and makes a ticking sound. + +"Wow! What is this?" Tom asks. + +"This, Tom, is a watch. It tells you the time. Do you know what time is?" his uncle says. + +Tom shakes his head. He does not know what time is. + +"Time is how we measure how long things take. For example, how long does it take you to eat your breakfast?" his uncle says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He does not know how to answer. + +"Maybe five minutes?" he says. + +"Very good, Tom. Five minutes is a short time. And how long does it take you to go to the park?" his uncle says. + +Tom thinks again. He knows it takes longer than breakfast. + +"Maybe ten minutes?" he says. + +"Very good, Tom. Ten minutes is a longer time. And how long does it take you to go to sleep?" his uncle says. + +Tom yawns. He feels sleepy. + +"Maybe twenty minutes?" he says. + +"Very good, Tom. Twenty minutes is a very long time. And do you know what this watch can do?" his uncle says. + +Tom shakes his head. He does not know what the watch can do. + +"This watch can make a sound when it is time for something. For example, I can set it to make a sound when it is time for you to go to bed. Do you want to try it?" his uncle says. + +Tom nods. He is curious. + +His uncle shows him how to press a button on the watch. He sets it to make a sound in one minute. + +"Listen, Tom. When you hear the sound, it means it is time for you to go to bed. Can you do that?" his uncle says. + +Tom nods. He can do that. + +They wait for one minute. Tom is alert. He listens for the sound. + +Then, he hears it. It is a beep beep beep. + +"Did you hear that, Tom? It is time for you to go to bed. Do you want to wear the watch?" his uncle says. + +Tom nods. He wants to wear the watch. + +His uncle puts the watch on his wrist. It fits perfectly. + +"Thank you, uncle. I love the watch. It is a great gift." Tom says. + +"You are welcome, Tom. I love you. Now, let's go to bed. You can tell me a story with the watch tomorrow." his uncle says. + +They hug and go to bed. Tom is happy. He has a new watch and a nice uncle. He falls asleep with a smile. +Sara and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. Sara likes to comb her dolls' hair. Tom likes to dig holes in the dirt. He finds a shiny stone and shows it to Sara. + +"Look, Sara, I found a treasure!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom, it is very pretty!" Sara says. "Can I see it?" + +Tom gives the stone to Sara. She holds it in her hand and feels how smooth it is. She likes the way it sparkles in the sun. + +"Can I keep it, Tom?" Sara asks. + +"No, Sara, it is mine!" Tom says. "I found it first!" + +"But I like it too, Tom!" Sara says. "Can we share it?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He does not want to share his treasure, but he does not want to make Sara sad either. He has an idea. + +"OK, Sara, we can share it," Tom says. "But we have to bury it in the dirt. Then it will be our secret treasure. No one else will know where it is." + +"OK, Tom, that sounds fun!" Sara says. "But where will we bury it?" + +Tom looks around the garden. He sees a big flower pot near the fence. He points to it. + +"Let's bury it there, Sara," Tom says. "It is a good spot. It is quiet and hidden." + +Sara agrees. They run to the flower pot with the stone. Tom digs a hole in the dirt with his hands. Sara puts the stone in the hole. Tom covers it with dirt. They pat the dirt with their hands. + +"There, Sara, we did it!" Tom says. "We buried our treasure!" + +They smile at each other. They feel happy and proud. They hug each other. + +"Thank you, Tom, for sharing your treasure with me," Sara says. + +"Thank you, Sara, for being my friend," Tom says. + +They go back to their toys. Sara combs her dolls' hair. Tom digs more holes in the dirt. They play together until it is time to go inside. They do not tell anyone about their treasure. It is their secret. They know they can always find it again. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a lot of flowers. They wanted to pick some flowers for their mom. + +"Let's get a bucket and fill it with flowers," Anna said. + +"Good idea," Ben said. They found a bucket near the sandbox and ran to the hill. + +They picked many flowers of different colors and sizes. They put them in the bucket. The bucket was getting heavy and full. + +"Wow, we have so many flowers," Anna said. "Mom will be so happy." + +They started to go back to the sandbox. But the hill was steep and slippery. Anna was holding the bucket with both hands. She tried to balance, but she tripped on a rock and fell down. The bucket rolled away and the flowers spilled out. + +"Ouch!" Anna cried. She scraped her knee and it hurt. She felt sad and angry. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Ben asked. He ran to her and helped her get up. + +"No, I'm not okay," Anna said. "Look at our flowers. They are all gone. We worked so hard and now we have nothing." + +She started to cry. Ben felt sorry for her. He was compassionate. He hugged her and said, "It's okay, Anna. We can pick some more flowers. Or we can find something else to give mom. The flowers are not important. What's important is that you are not hurt too much and that we love mom." + +Anna looked at Ben. She felt a little better. She wiped her tears and said, "You're right, Ben. You're a good brother. Thank you for being kind to me." + +They smiled at each other and hugged again. Then they went to the sandbox and played with the bucket. They had fun and forgot about the flowers. They learned that being compassionate is more valuable than having things. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big billboard near the road. The billboard had a picture of a happy family and a car. Tom and Lily wanted to see the picture better, so they climbed on the fence. + +"Be careful, Tom," Lily said. "The fence is broken and the road is busy." + +"I know, I know," Tom said. "I just want to touch the car. It looks so shiny and new." + +Tom reached out his hand and touched the billboard. But the billboard was old and weak. It made a loud noise and fell down. It hit the fence and the road. Tom and Lily screamed. + +A car was coming fast on the road. The driver saw the billboard and tried to stop. But it was too late. The car hit the billboard and the fence. The car was smashed and the driver was hurt. + +Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They ran away from the road. They did not see the police and the ambulance coming. They did not know how to replace the billboard and the fence. They did not know how to say sorry to the driver and the family. They did not know how much trouble they were in. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play together. But they also liked to win. They were very competitive. They always wanted to have the best toys, the most candy, and the most fun. + +One day, their mom said she had a meeting. She told them to be good and share while she was gone. She gave them a big box of crayons and some paper. She said they could draw anything they wanted. + +Sam and Lily started to draw. Sam drew a big dragon. Lily drew a big castle. They were happy. But then they saw each other's drawings. They both wanted to have the best drawing. + +"Your dragon is ugly!" Lily said. "My castle is better!" + +"Your castle is boring!" Sam said. "My dragon is cooler!" + +They started to fight. They grabbed each other's drawings and tore them apart. They threw the crayons and the paper all over the floor. They screamed and cried. + +Their mom came back from the meeting. She saw the mess and the tears. She was very angry. She said they had to clean up and go to bed without dessert. She said they had to learn to be nice and share. + +Sam and Lily suffered. They wished they had not fought. They wished they had drawn together. They wished they had been good. They said they were sorry to each other and to their mom. They hugged and kissed. They promised to be better next time. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to listen to the radio and dance to the songs. Tom turned the radio on and found a happy song. He smiled and said, "Lily, come and dance with me!" + +Lily smiled too and ran to Tom. They danced and laughed and had fun. But then, the song changed. It was a smelly song. It had loud noises and scary words. Tom and Lily did not like it. They stopped dancing and frowned. + +"Tom, I don't like this song. It is smelly. Can you change it?" Lily asked. + +Tom nodded and went to the radio. He tried to find a new song. But the radio was broken. It only played the smelly song. Tom pushed the buttons and turned the knob. But nothing worked. The radio kept playing the smelly song. + +"Tom, what is wrong with the radio? Why can't you change the song?" Lily asked again. + +Tom shrugged and said, "I don't know, Lily. The radio is broken. It won't listen to me. It only plays the smelly song." + +Tom and Lily were sad. They did not want to listen to the smelly song. They wanted to listen to a happy song. They looked at each other and had an idea. They decided to make their own song. They sang and clapped and jumped. They made a happy song. They smiled and said, "We don't need the radio. We can make our own song. We can make a happy song." +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a yellow doll that she loves very much. Ben has a red car that he likes to zoom around. They are having fun, but they also want to try something new. + +"Look, Anna, I have a magic wand!" Ben says, holding a stick with a star on the end. "It can do anything I want. Watch this!" + +Ben points the wand at his car and says, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" The car becomes smaller and smaller until it is the size of a pea. Ben laughs and picks it up with his fingers. + +"Wow, Ben, that's amazing!" Anna says, clapping her hands. "Can you make it big again?" + +"Sure, watch this!" Ben says, pointing the wand at the car and saying, "Grow, grow, grow!" The car becomes bigger and bigger until it is the normal size again. Ben smiles and puts it on the floor. + +"Can I try your wand, Ben?" Anna asks, reaching for the stick. "I want to see what it can do." + +"OK, but be careful, Anna," Ben says, handing her the wand. "It has a lot of power. Don't point it at anything you don't want to change." + +Anna nods and looks around. She sees her yellow doll on the couch and decides to try the wand on it. She points the wand at the doll and says, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" The doll becomes smaller and smaller until it is the size of a button. Anna gasps and drops the wand. + +"Oh no, Ben, what did I do?" Anna says, crying. "I made my doll too small. I can't see her anymore. I want her back." + +"Don't worry, Anna, I'll help you," Ben says, picking up the wand. "We just have to make her big again. Where is she?" + +Anna points to the couch, where the doll is hidden among the cushions. Ben walks over and tries to find the doll. He moves the cushions and looks carefully. He sees a tiny yellow dot on the fabric. He thinks it is the doll. + +"I found her, Anna, I found her!" Ben says, holding the wand over the dot. "She's right here. I'll make her big again. Grow, grow, grow!" + +But nothing happens. The dot does not grow. Ben tries again and again, but the wand does not work. Ben frowns and looks closer. He realizes that the dot is not the doll. It is a stain. + +"Oops, Anna, I'm sorry," Ben says, turning to Anna. "This is not your doll. This is a stain. I don't know where your doll is. Maybe she fell on the floor." + +Anna and Ben look on the floor, but they do not see the doll. They look under the couch, but they do not see the doll. They look everywhere, but they do not see the doll. They are very sad and scared. + +"Where is my doll, Ben?" Anna says, sobbing. "I miss her so much. She was my best friend. I want her back." + +"I don't know, Anna, I don't know," Ben says, hugging Anna. "Maybe the wand was not magic. Maybe it was bad. Maybe it took your doll away. I'm sorry, Anna, I'm sorry." + +They sit on the couch and cry. They do not notice that the doll is still on the couch, but on the other side. She is very small and very scared. She wants to go back to Anna, but she does not know how. She hopes that Anna and Ben will find her soon. She hopes that they will make her big again. She hopes that they will love her again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to Lily's house for lunch. Lily's mom makes rice with colorful vegetables. She puts some on their plates. + +"Yum, this looks good!" Tom says. "What are these?" + +"These are carrots, peas, corn and beans," Lily's mom says. "They are good for you. Can you repeat their names?" + +"Carrots, peas, corn and beans," Tom repeats. He tries to remember the words. + +"Very good, Tom!" Lily's mom says. "Now, can you repeat after me: I like rice with colorful vegetables." + +"I like rice with colorful vegetables," Tom repeats. He smiles and takes a bite. + +"Me too!" Lily says. She repeats the sentence and eats her rice. + +Lily and Tom enjoy their lunch. They like the rice and the colorful vegetables. They thank Lily's mom for the food. Then they go back to play with their toys and books. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy store with their moms. They see many toys that they want, but they can only choose one each. + +Lily sees a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. She thinks the doll is pretty and fun. She picks up the doll and says to Ben, "Look at this doll! She is so nice. I want to play with her. I recommend this doll to you. Do you like her?" + +Ben looks at the doll and shakes his head. He does not like dolls. He likes cars and trains and planes. He sees a box with a scale model of a plane. The plane is blue and white and has wings and a propeller. He thinks the plane is cool and fast. He picks up the box and says to Lily, "Look at this plane! It is so awesome. I want to fly it. I recommend this plane to you. Do you like it?" + +Lily looks at the plane and shakes her head. She does not like planes. She likes dolls and animals and flowers. She says to Ben, "No, thank you. I do not like planes. They are too loud and scary. I like dolls. They are quiet and friendly. I want to keep this doll." + +Ben says to Lily, "No, thank you. I do not like dolls. They are too boring and silly. I like planes. They are exciting and smart. I want to keep this plane." + +Lily and Ben are both enthusiastic about their toys, but they do not agree on what is fun. They decide to buy their own toys and play with them separately. Their moms pay for the toys and take them home. Lily and Ben are happy with their choices, but they also miss each other. They wonder if they can still be friends even if they like different things. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Sara wants to go first. Ben wants to go first too. + +"Me first!" Sara says. + +"No, me first!" Ben says. + +They push and pull. They are not nice. They are mad. + +Spot is a dog. He is in the park too. He sees Sara and Ben. He wants to play. He runs to them. He jumps on them. He licks their faces. + +"Stop, Spot!" Sara and Ben say. + +They are not mad anymore. They are surprised. They laugh. + +Spot is happy. He wags his tail. He sees an open gate. He runs to it. He wants to see more things. + +"Spot, come back!" Sara and Ben say. + +They run after Spot. They want to catch him. They are not mad anymore. They are worried. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside on their bikes. They always wear helmets to be safe. One day, they see a big puzzle on the ground. It has many pieces of different colors and shapes. + +"Wow, look at that puzzle!" Lily says. "Do you want to solve it with me?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben says. "It looks fun!" + +They park their bikes and take off their helmets. They sit on the grass and start to look for pieces that fit together. They find some pieces that make a flower, some that make a sun, and some that make a bird. + +"This is a pretty puzzle!" Lily says. "I wonder what it will look like when we finish it." + +"Me too!" Ben says. "Let's keep solving it!" + +They work hard and have fun. They talk and laugh and help each other. They solve more and more of the puzzle. But it is a big puzzle, and they are not done yet. + +After a while, they start to feel tired. Their eyes are heavy and their arms are sore. They yawn and stretch. + +"I'm tired," Lily says. "Are you tired?" + +"I'm tired too," Ben says. "Maybe we should take a break." + +They look at the puzzle. It is almost done, but there are still some pieces left. + +"Can we finish it later?" Lily asks. "I want to see how it ends, but I also want to rest." + +"Me too," Ben says. "Maybe we can come back tomorrow and solve the rest." + +They agree and put their helmets back on. They get on their bikes and wave goodbye. + +"See you tomorrow, Lily!" Ben says. + +"See you tomorrow, Ben!" Lily says. + +They ride away, happy and tired. They are proud of their puzzle, and they look forward to solving it. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They wanted to make a fort with the box, so they asked their mom if they could use it. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and not make a mess. + +Ben and Lily dragged the box to the living room. They used scissors to cut a door and a window in the box. They also found some old clothes and blankets to make a roof and a rug. They were very thoughtful and made their fort cozy and pretty. + +When they finished, they crawled inside their fort. They brought some books and toys with them. They read and played and had fun. They felt very happy and relaxed in their fort. They forgot about everything else. + +Mom came to check on them. She smiled when she saw their fort. She was proud of their creativity and their teamwork. She also saw that they had used a strip of her favorite scarf to tie the roof. She was not angry, but she asked them to give it back to her. Ben and Lily said sorry and gave her the scarf. They hugged her and thanked her for letting them use the box. + +Mom said it was okay. She told them they could keep the box for a while, but they had to clean up when they were done. She also said it was time for a snack. Ben and Lily agreed. They crawled out of their fort and followed Mom to the kitchen. They were hungry and thirsty. They enjoyed their snack and told Mom about their fort. Mom listened and smiled. She loved her twins very much. +Lily liked to play with soap. She liked to make bubbles and shapes with it. She liked to wash her hands and face with it. She liked to smell it and feel it. + +One day, Lily saw a big box in the living room. It had a sticker that said "send". She asked her mom, "What is in the box?" + +Her mom said, "The box has soap in it. We are going to send it to people who need it. They live far away and they don't have soap. Soap is important for them to stay clean and healthy." + +Lily wanted to help. She said, "Can I send some soap too?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. You can choose one soap from your basket and put it in the box. But only one, okay? You need to keep some soap for yourself too." + +Lily ran to her basket and looked at her soap. She had many colors and shapes of soap. She liked them all. But she wanted to share. She picked a pink heart-shaped soap and put it in the box. She said, "I hope they like my soap. I hope they make bubbles and shapes with it. I hope they wash their hands and face with it. I hope they smell it and feel it." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You are very kind, Lily. They will love your soap. And they will be happy that you care about them." +Lily liked to pick daisies from the field and make them into a crown. She felt like a princess when she wore the crown and danced in the sun. She liked to show her crown to her mom and dad and her baby brother. + +One day, it was very gloomy outside. The sky was gray and the wind was cold. Lily could not go to the field to pick daisies. She was sad and bored. She looked at her old crown on the table. It was not pretty anymore. The daisies were brown and dry. They had rot. + +Lily wanted to make a new crown, but she had no daisies. She thought of a plan. She took her crayons and some paper and cut out some daisies. She colored them yellow and white. She glued them together to make a new crown. She put it on her head and smiled. + +She went to show her new crown to her mom and dad and her baby brother. They were happy to see her. They said her crown was very pretty and clever. They gave her hugs and kisses. Lily felt like a princess again. She did not mind the gloomy day. She had made her own sun. +Sara was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at school. She liked to draw and read, but the other kids said she was boring. They laughed at her and ran away. + +One day, Sara found a bean in her lunch box. It was green and shiny. She wondered what it was. She put it in her pocket and forgot about it. + +After school, Sara walked home by herself. She saw a big dog on the street. It was black and hairy. It barked at her and showed its teeth. Sara was scared. She ran away, but the dog chased her. + +Sara reached a park. She saw a slide and a swing. She wanted to play, but the dog was still behind her. She looked for a place to hide. She saw a big tree with a hole. She ran to the tree and climbed inside. + +The dog came to the tree. It sniffed and growled. It tried to reach Sara with its paws. Sara was very afraid. She wished she had a friend to help her. + +She remembered the bean in her pocket. She took it out and looked at it. It was still green and shiny. She wondered if it had magic. She wished it could make the dog go away. + +She threw the bean at the dog. It hit the dog on the nose. The dog yelped and jumped back. It was surprised and hurt. It ran away, leaving Sara alone. + +Sara was happy. She thanked the bean for saving her. She felt a warm feeling in her hand. She looked at the bean. It was not green and shiny anymore. It was brown and soft. It had sprouted a tiny stem and a leaf. + +Sara smiled. She had a new friend. She named it Bean. She planted it in the ground and watered it. She hoped it would grow big and strong. She was not lonely anymore. +Ben and Lily liked to create things with their toys. They had blocks, cars, dolls, and animals. They made houses, roads, farms, and zoos. They had fun playing together. + +One day, Ben wanted to create a big tower with the blocks. He stacked them high and proud. He said, "Look at my tower, Lily. It is the tallest in the world!" + +Lily wanted to create a castle with the blocks. She had a plan in her head. She said, "No, Ben. I need the blocks for my castle. It is the prettiest in the world!" + +Ben and Lily started to argue. They pulled and pushed the blocks. They made each other grumpy. They said, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" + +The blocks fell down with a loud crash. Ben and Lily cried. They hurt their shoulders and their feelings. They said, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Mom came to see what was wrong. She hugged them and kissed them. She said, "Ben and Lily, you are both creative and smart. But you need to share and be kind. You can create better things together than apart." + +Ben and Lily said sorry to each other. They wiped their tears and smiled. They hugged and kissed Mom. They said, "Thank you, Mom. You are right. We can create better things together than apart." + +They picked up the blocks and started to create a new thing. They made a tower and a castle and a bridge. They had fun playing together. They said, "Look at our thing, Mom. It is the best in the world!" +Tommy was sick. He had a bad cough and a hot head. He did not want to go to the doctor, but his mom said he had to. She put him in the car and drove to the clinic. + +When they got there, Tommy saw a nurse with an orange dress. She smiled and said, "Hello, Tommy. I'm Nurse Lisa. I'm going to check your temperature and listen to your chest. It won't hurt, I promise." + +Tommy did not like Nurse Lisa. He did not like her orange dress. He did not like her big thermometer. He did not like her cold stethoscope. He started to complain. + +"No, no, no! I don't want to! Go away! Leave me alone!" he cried. He kicked and squirmed and tried to hide under his mom's coat. + +"Tommy, stop that. You have to be brave and let Nurse Lisa help you. She is very nice and she knows how to make you feel better. Don't you want to feel better?" his mom said. + +Tommy looked at his mom. He saw that she was worried and sad. He did not want to make her worry and sad. He wanted to make her happy and proud. He took a deep breath and said, "OK, mom. I'll try. But I don't like orange." + +Nurse Lisa heard him and laughed. She said, "That's OK, Tommy. You don't have to like orange. But you know what? Orange is the color of oranges, and oranges are very good for you. They have vitamin C, which helps you fight germs and stay healthy. Would you like an orange after I check you?" + +Tommy thought about it. He liked oranges. They were sweet and juicy and fun to peel. He nodded and said, "Yes, please. I like oranges." + +Nurse Lisa smiled and said, "Good boy, Tommy. You are very brave and smart. Now, let me see your temperature and listen to your chest. It will be over soon, and then you can have an orange." + +Tommy did as Nurse Lisa said. He let her put the thermometer in his mouth and the stethoscope on his chest. He did not complain. He did not kick. He did not squirm. He was brave and smart. + +Nurse Lisa finished and said, "Well done, Tommy. You have a little fever and a little cough, but nothing serious. The doctor will give you some medicine and you will be fine in a few days. Here is your orange. Enjoy it." + +Tommy took the orange and said, "Thank you, Nurse Lisa. You are very nice. And I'm sorry I was mean to you. I don't hate orange. I just don't like it on dresses." + +Nurse Lisa hugged him and said, "That's OK, Tommy. I understand. And I don't hate you. I just want you to be well. And I like you on any color." + +Tommy smiled and hugged her back. He felt better. He ate his orange and waited for the doctor. He did not complain. He was brave and smart. And he learned that orange was not so bad after all. +Lily and her mom were going to the zoo. They waited for a taxi on the street. Lily was very excited. She wanted to see the lions and the monkeys. + +"Look, mom, a taxi!" Lily said, pointing at a yellow car. + +"Yes, dear, that's our taxi. Come on, let's get in." Mom said, holding Lily's hand. + +They got in the taxi and told the driver where to go. The driver was not very nice. He drove very fast and made loud noises. He was harsh. + +"Slow down, please. You're scaring my daughter." Mom said. + +"Sorry, lady, but I have to hurry. There's a lot of traffic." The driver said. + +Lily did not like the driver. She wanted to get out of the taxi. She saw a balloon seller on the sidewalk. She liked balloons. She had an idea. + +"Mom, can I have a balloon?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe later, dear. We're almost at the zoo." Mom said. + +Lily did not listen. She opened the window and reached out for a balloon. She grabbed one and pulled it inside the taxi. + +"Hey, what are you doing? That's not yours!" The driver shouted. + +Lily did not care. She smiled and hugged the balloon. She liked the balloon. It was red and shiny. + +"Give it back, now!" The driver said. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. + +The driver was angry. He stopped the car and got out. He opened the door and tried to take the balloon from Lily. + +"Let go, let go!" Lily screamed. + +She did not want to give up the balloon. She held it tight. But the driver was stronger. He pulled the balloon from Lily's hands. He was harsh. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. + +She felt a pain in her fingers. The driver had pinched them. She looked at her fingers. They were red and swollen. + +"Mom, mom, he hurt me!" Lily said. + +Mom was angry too. She got out of the car and hugged Lily. She looked at the driver. + +"How dare you? You're a bully! You hurt my daughter!" Mom said. + +She took the balloon from the driver and gave it back to Lily. She was nice. + +"Here, sweetie, it's yours. Don't cry." Mom said. + +She kissed Lily's fingers and made them feel better. She looked for another taxi. + +"Come on, let's go. We don't need this taxi. We'll find a better one." Mom said. + +They left the driver and the taxi. They found another taxi. The driver was nice. He drove slowly and softly. He was not harsh. + +"Are you okay, dear?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, I'm okay. Thank you for the balloon." Lily said. + +She smiled and hugged the balloon. She liked the balloon. It was red and shiny. She was happy. She forgot about the bad driver and the bad taxi. She looked forward to the zoo. She wanted to see the lions and the monkeys. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is lively. It runs and jumps and barks. + +"Let's pet the dog!" Sara says. "Maybe it wants a massage." + +"OK," Tom says. "But be careful. The dog might bite." + +They go near the dog. The dog wags its tail. Sara and Tom smile. They start to touch the dog's fur. The dog likes it. It licks their hands. + +"See? The dog is nice," Sara says. "It loves a massage." + +But then, the dog's owner comes. He is angry. He shouts at Sara and Tom. + +"Hey! What are you doing? Get away from my dog! He is not for you!" + +He grabs the dog's leash. He pulls the dog away. The dog yelps. Sara and Tom are scared. They cry. + +"Sorry, mister," Tom says. "We just wanted to play." + +"Too bad," the owner says. "You should have asked first. Now go home. And don't come back." + +He walks away with the dog. Sara and Tom are sad. They hug each other. They wish they had a dog of their own. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in a jungle. The monkey was very happy because it was his birthday. He wanted to celebrate with his friends. + +The monkey went to his friends and said, "Today is my birthday. Let's celebrate!" His friends were very happy and said, "Yes, let's celebrate!" + +They all gathered together and had a big party. They ate bananas and danced to music. Suddenly, they saw a dead tree. The monkey said, "Oh no, that tree is dead. We should plant a new one." + +His friends agreed and they all planted a new tree. The monkey was very happy that he could celebrate his birthday and help the jungle too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toy car when he accidentally hit his thumb. Ouch! It hurt a lot and he started to cry. + +His mom came over and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" + +"I hurt my thumb," Timmy said, still crying. + +"Don't worry, I'll heal it for you," his mom said as she kissed his thumb. + +Timmy's mom was very charming and always knew how to make him feel better. Timmy smiled and hugged his mom, happy that his thumb was going to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little bird. The bird lived in a tree with a tip-top view. One day, the bird saw a big, mean cat below. The cat wanted to eat the bird for lunch. + +The bird knew it had to yield and fly away. But the bird was brave and didn't want to leave its home. So, the bird stayed put and tried to scare the cat away. But the cat was too strong and caught the bird in its sharp claws. + +The bird tried to tip the cat off balance, but it was no use. The cat had won. The bird was no more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat dessert, especially chocolate cake. One day, her mom told her they were going to visit a mysterious house in the forest. + +Lily was excited but also scared. She wondered what kind of mysterious things they would find in the house. As they walked through the forest, Lily saw some strange footprints on the ground. She wondered who or what had made them. + +When they arrived at the house, Lily saw a big door. She tried to open it, but it was too heavy for her. Her mom helped her and they went inside. The house was dark and quiet. Lily felt a little scared, but she remembered her mom was with her. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. It sounded like someone was standing behind them. Lily turned around, but there was no one there. Her mom said it was probably just the wind. They continued exploring the mysterious house and finally found a room with a big chocolate cake on a table. Lily was so happy! She knew it was the best dessert she had ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a witch! The witch was very messy and had a big nose. Lily was scared. + +The witch said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?" + +Lily said, "I'm just walking in the forest. I'm scared of you." + +The witch said, "Don't be scared. I'm not going to hurt you. I just wanted to meet you." + +Lily said, "Okay, nice to meet you too. But I have to go now. Bye!" + +And with that, Lily ran away from the messy witch. She was happy to be safe and sound at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her erasers. One day, she accidentally dropped her favorite eraser down a deep hole. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a brave little birdie came to her rescue. The birdie flew down the hole and picked up the eraser with its beak. Lily was so happy and thanked the birdie. + +The birdie said, "I'm glad I could help. It's important to be peaceful and help our friends when they need us." Lily smiled and hugged the birdie. From that day on, they were the best of friends and always helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a big tree with all his bird friends. One day, Tweety saw a big, mean cat named Sylvester. Sylvester wanted to catch Tweety and eat him for dinner. Tweety felt scared and miserable. + +Tweety knew he had to be careful, so he flew away to a safe place. But Sylvester was very sneaky and followed him. Tweety saw a needle on the ground and got an idea. He picked it up with his beak and flew towards Sylvester. + +Sylvester tried to catch Tweety, but Tweety poked him with the needle. Sylvester felt a little prick and ran away. Tweety felt proud of himself for being smart and protecting himself. He knew that if he didn't punish Sylvester, he would keep trying to catch him. From that day on, Tweety was always careful and never let his guard down. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She wanted to play catch with her dad, but she forgot her glove at home. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play catch without her glove. Suddenly, a boy walked up to her and said, "Hey, I have an extra glove. Do you want to play catch with me?" + +Lily was happy and said, "Yes, please!" They played catch for a while and Lily thought it was interesting how the gloves matched. + +After they finished playing, Lily said, "Thank you for letting me borrow your glove. It was fun playing catch with you!" The boy smiled and said, "You're welcome. Maybe we can play again sometime." + +Lily went home with a big smile on her face, happy that she made a new friend and got to play catch even without her own glove. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw a butterfly and Lily wanted to touch it. Her mommy said, "Be gentle, don't harm the butterfly." Lily touched the butterfly gently and it flew away. + +As they walked further, they saw a bird in a cage. Lily wanted to pet the bird, but her mommy said, "The bird is not harmless. It might bite you." They watched the bird for a while and then her mommy said, "Let's release the bird so it can fly freely." They opened the cage and the bird flew away happily. + +After releasing the bird, they saw a fruit stand. Lily wanted to try a new fruit she had never tasted before. Her mommy bought her a juicy mango and Lily took a bite. She exclaimed, "Yum, it tastes so good!" They continued their walk, enjoying the beautiful day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she asked her mom for a glass of milk. Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Here's your milk." + +Lily took a sip of the milk and said, "This milk tastes unusual. Did you put something different in it?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Lily. It's the same milk we always have. Maybe it just tastes different today." + +Lily didn't say anything else and finished her milk. She felt full and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. He had a shiny shield that he loved to use when he fought dragons. One day, Jack went on an adventure to a deep forest. He was very excited to explore the forest and find treasure. + +As he walked deeper into the forest, Jack saw a small rabbit who was very sad. The rabbit told Jack that he had forgotten where his home was and he didn't know how to get back. Jack felt sorry for the rabbit and decided to help him find his way home. + +They searched and searched until they found the rabbit's home. The rabbit was so happy and grateful that he gave Jack a special gift - a magical shield that would protect him from harm. Jack was very grateful and promised to always remember the kindness of the rabbit. + +The moral of the story is that we should always help others, even if it means forgetting about our own adventures or treasures. And sometimes, when we help others, we are rewarded in unexpected ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fish with his dad. One day, they went to the lake to catch some fish. + +Timmy cast his fishing line into the water and waited. Suddenly, his fishing pole started to move. Timmy shouted, "Dad! Dad! My pole is moving!" + +His dad came over and helped him reel in the fish. The fish had a hook in its mouth, so they carefully removed it and threw the fish back into the water. + +As they sat there waiting for another fish, Timmy looked up at the sky. He saw a bird flying in the distant sky. "Look, Dad! A bird!" he said excitedly. + +His dad smiled and said, "Yes, Timmy. That bird is very far away." They continued to fish and enjoy the beautiful day together. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He was sad and gloomy because he had no friends. One day, he went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, he saw a little girl skipping happily. She smiled at him and asked if he wanted to skip with her. The painter felt happy and skipped with the little girl. They became friends and skipped together every day. The painter was no longer gloomy and he painted a beautiful picture of the little girl skipping in the park. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny liked to hop around and play with his friends. One day, the bunny's friend asked him to give a message to another friend. The bunny said yes and promised to deliver the message. + +But on the way, the bunny got lost and couldn't find the friend. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't find him. Eventually, the bunny gave up and went back home. + +When the friend found out that the bunny didn't deliver the message, he got very angry. He didn't want to be friends with the bunny anymore. The bunny felt very sad and didn't know what to do. He wished he could go back and find the friend, but it was too late. The bunny learned that it's important to keep promises and deliver messages, or else bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she noticed something strange in the grass. It was a small olive! + +Lily picked up the olive and showed it to her mom. Her mom told her that olives are safe to eat, but this one was not ready yet. Lily was sad because she wanted to eat it right away. + +The next day, Lily went back outside to play. She saw the olive again, but this time it looked different. It was bigger and darker. Lily remembered what her mom said and knew it was now safe to eat. She picked it up and ran inside to show her mom. + +Her mom was proud of Lily for remembering what she had learned. They washed the olive and ate it together. It was delicious! From that day on, Lily always noticed the olives in her backyard and waited patiently for them to be safe to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing dress-up and trying on different clothes from her wardrobe. One day, she found a very interesting hat in her wardrobe. It was purple with sparkles all over it. + +Lily showed her mom the hat and said, "Look, Mommy! This hat is so interesting! Can we celebrate by having a tea party and wearing fancy clothes?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily! Let's invite your friends over and have a tea party to celebrate." + +Lily and her friends all wore their fanciest clothes and hats. They drank tea and ate cookies while celebrating their friendship. Lily was so happy that she found the interesting hat in her wardrobe and had such a fun tea party with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved to play her flute. She would sit on her porch and play sweet music for all to hear. One day, a little bunny hopped by and stopped to listen to her play. The bunny loved the music so much, he started to jump up and down with joy. The elderly lady was so happy to see the bunny enjoying her music that she played even more beautifully. From then on, the bunny would visit the lady every day to listen to her play and jump with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park with his owner, Timmy. They would sit on a bench and watch the birds fly by. One day, Timmy accidentally dropped his ball and it rolled under the bench. Spot knew just what to do! He used his nose to release the ball from under the bench. Timmy was so happy and gave Spot a big hug. From then on, Spot became Timmy's favorite friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She loved playing on the swings and the slide. While she was playing, she saw a shiny penny on the ground. It was made of copper, and she picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the store. While they were there, something strange happened. A man came up to them and asked for money. Lily's mom said no, but the man kept asking. Suddenly, Lily remembered the penny in her pocket and gave it to the man. He thanked her and walked away. + +As they walked home, Lily's mom told her how proud she was of her for being kind to the man. Lily smiled and said, "I gave him my lucky penny. Maybe something good will happen to him now." And just then, they saw the man walking down the street with a big smile on his face. Lily's mom said, "Looks like your penny brought him some luck!" Lily was happy to have helped someone who needed it, and she knew that good things could happen when you're kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved summer because he could play outside all day. One day, Timmy noticed that the leaves on the trees started to change color. They went from green to red and yellow. Timmy was amazed at how things could change so quickly. + +Timmy also loved to take naps in the afternoon because he always got sleepy. One day, he took a nap under a tree and when he woke up, the sun was setting and the sky was pink and orange. Timmy was so happy to see such a beautiful sunset. + +As the days went by, Timmy noticed that the weather was getting colder and the days were getting shorter. He realized that summer was changing into fall. Timmy was a little sad because he loved summer so much, but he was also excited to see what fall would bring. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run fast and play outside. One day, Tim went on a trip with his family to a cabin in the woods. + +At the cabin, Tim saw a big tree with a swing. He ran fast to the swing and started to play. Tim was having so much fun swinging back and forth. + +After a while, Tim's mom gave him a treat. It was a yummy cookie. Tim was happy to gain a tasty treat. He ate the cookie and continued to play on the swing. + +As the sun began to set, Tim and his family went inside the cabin. Tim was tired from playing, so he went to bed early. He dreamed of swinging fast on the tree swing and gaining more cookies to eat. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mommy. They wanted to buy a new stove for their kitchen. Lily saw a big red stove that she liked very much. + +"Mommy, can we buy that stove?" Lily asked. + +"I'm nervous that it's too expensive," her mommy replied. + +Lily was sad and didn't want to leave the store without the stove. Suddenly, a kind man who worked at the store came over and said, "Don't worry, we have a sale today! You can buy the stove for a lower price." + +Lily and her mommy were so happy and bought the stove. They went home and cooked a delicious dinner together. From that day on, Lily loved going to the store with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy playing on the swings. + +"Hi there! Do you want to be my friend?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, why not?" said the boy. + +Lily and the boy played together and had lots of fun. But after a while, the boy got bored. + +"This is boring. Let's do something else," said the boy. + +Lily didn't know what to do. She wanted to keep playing with her new friend, but she didn't know what he would like to do. + +"I don't know what else to do. Do you have any ideas?" asked Lily. + +The boy thought for a moment and said, "Let's play hide and seek!" + +Lily thought that was a great idea and they played until it was time to go home. As they were leaving, the boy said, "You know, playing with you was true fun. Let's play again soon!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's be friends forever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink apple juice. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a big cup of apple juice to drink. Timmy was so happy! + +But as Timmy was drinking his apple juice, he noticed that his belt was loose. Timmy knew that a loose belt was dangerous. He didn't want to trip and fall! So, he asked his mommy to help him tighten his belt. + +Mommy tightened Timmy's belt and he felt much safer. He finished drinking his apple juice and went outside to play. Timmy knew that he had to be careful with his belt, so he didn't trip and hurt himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an old paper doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom asked her to pour some juice into a cup. Lily was so excited to help her mom that she accidentally spilled the juice all over her old paper doll. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "My doll is wet and ruined!" + +"Don't worry, we can try to dry it," said Lily's mom. + +But no matter what they did, the paper doll was still wet and crumpled. Lily was very sad and cried all night. The next day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new paper doll. But Lily knew it wouldn't be the same as her old one. She learned to be more careful when pouring things and to cherish the things she loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her favorite toy, a shiny red ball. One day, Lily was walking and playing with her ball when she accidentally dropped it down a big hole. She felt sad and scared because she couldn't get her ball back. + +Suddenly, a stranger came up to Lily and said he would help her get her ball back. But Lily's mommy had always taught her to be careful around strangers because they could be a threat. However, Lily didn't listen and went with the stranger to get her ball. + +Sadly, the stranger took Lily away and she never saw her family again. The moral of the story is to always be careful around strangers and never trust them, even if they offer to help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved magic shows and always dreamed of seeing one. One day, she went to a park and saw a magician doing tricks. She was so happy and shouted, "Wow, that's brilliant!" + +The magician heard her and said, "Thank you, little girl. Do you want to help me with my next trick?" Lily was so excited and said, "Yes, please!" The magician gave her a wand and asked her to stand next to him. + +He then asked her to say the magic word, "Abracadabra!" and when she did, a rabbit appeared out of nowhere. But then, the rabbit ran away and the magician couldn't catch it. Lily was sad and said, "Oh no, where did the rabbit go?" + +The magician said, "Don't worry, we'll find him. Let's stand here and wait for him to come back." So, they waited and waited until finally, the rabbit came back. Lily was so happy and said, "Yay, we found him!" The magician smiled and said, "Thanks to your brilliant help, we did." And from that day on, Lily knew that magic was real and anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box with many toys inside. One day, Lily wanted to play with her dolls, but she couldn't find them. + +"Mommy, where are my dolls?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Maybe they're in your toy box," her mommy replied. + +Lily looked in her toy box, but her dolls were not there. She started to sort through her toys, looking for her dolls. After a while, she found her dolls hiding under her stuffed animals. + +"I found my dolls!" Lily exclaimed, holding them up in the air. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Good job, Lily. You have a rare talent for finding things." + +Lily felt proud of herself and hugged her mommy's arm. From that day on, Lily always made sure to sort through her toys when she couldn't find something. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly monster. He liked to stand in the forest and scare people. One day, a little girl came by with a bottle of wine. She was scared of the monster, but she wanted to be brave. She gave the monster the bottle of wine and said, "Please don't scare me." The monster was surprised and happy. He drank the wine and felt much better. From that day on, he didn't stand in the forest scaring people anymore. Instead, he sat by the river and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach. She saw a crab on the sand. The crab was playful and moved around a lot. Lily wanted to play with the crab, but she didn't understand how to catch it. + +Lily's mom saw her looking at the crab and asked, "Do you want to play with it?" + +Lily said, "Yes, but I don't understand how." + +Her mom showed her how to catch the crab gently and hold it in her hand. Lily was happy and played with the crab for a while before letting it go back into the ocean. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for playful crabs at the beach and now she understood how to play with them. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family who had a big house with lots of rooms. In one of the rooms, there was a soft and cozy carpet. The family loved the carpet and played on it every day. + +One day, the family noticed that the carpet was getting old and worn out. They needed a new one, but they didn't have enough money to buy it. So, they decided to ask their friends and neighbors for help. They asked them to supply them with a new carpet. + +Their friends and neighbors were happy to help and they all came together to buy a new carpet for the family. When the family saw the new carpet, they were very happy and grateful to their friends and neighbors for supplying them with such a wonderful gift. From that day on, the family played on the new carpet every day and it made their home even more cozy and comfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a burrow under a big tree. One day, Benny was hopping around the land when he saw his friend, a little bird named Billy. + +"Hi, Billy! What do you want to do today?" Benny asked. + +"I want to fly to the top of the tree and see the whole land. But I can't because I don't have wings like you," Billy said, looking envious of Benny's hopping ability. + +"Don't worry, Billy. I can take you up there on my back," Benny offered. + +"Really? That would be amazing!" Billy exclaimed. + +So, Benny hopped onto the tree and Billy hopped onto Benny's back. Together, they reached the top of the tree and saw the whole land. Billy was so happy and grateful to Benny for helping him see the world from a new perspective. From that day on, they became the best of friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a red car. The car was driving on a slippery road. Suddenly, the car slipped and crashed into a tree. The driver was okay, but the car was broken. + +A man came to help the driver. He had a whip in his hand. The man used the whip to move the broken car out of the way. The driver thanked the man for his help. + +From that day on, the driver always drove carefully on slippery roads. He didn't want to slip and crash again. And he never forgot the man who helped him with his whip. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny was very modest and liked to stay hidden in the bushes. One day, Benny saw a pond and wanted to swim in it. He jumped in and started to paddle his feet. Benny was having so much fun swimming around. Suddenly, he saw a big fish swimming towards him. Benny got scared and swam back to the shore. From that day on, Benny was happy to stay in his modest hiding spot in the bushes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a boy playing with a missile toy. She asked him if she could play too. The boy said, "Yes, welcome to play with me!" + +Lily and the boy played with the missile toy for a while. They pretended it was flying through the air and making loud noises. Suddenly, Lily's mom called out to her. "Lily, it's time to go home for dinner!" she said. + +Lily said goodbye to the boy and ran home. She was so hungry and couldn't wait to eat. When she got home, her mom had made her favorite meal - spaghetti and meatballs. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is perfect!" +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 mom took her to a store where they could trade some of her old toys for new ones. Lily was very eager to see what toys she could get. + +At the store, Lily found a doll that she really liked. She asked her mom if they could trade some of her old toys for the doll. Her mom said yes, but they had to weigh the toys first to make sure they were worth enough to trade for the doll. + +Lily and her mom put the toys on a scale to weigh them. They found out that they had enough toys to trade for the doll! Lily was so happy and hugged her new doll tightly. From that day on, Lily loved going to the store to trade her old toys for new ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She brought her favorite blanket with her. When it was time to go home, Lily couldn't find her blanket. She looked everywhere, but it was gone. + +Lily was sad because she loved her blanket very much. Her friends tried to make her feel better, but she was still sad. Suddenly, a bird flew down and landed on Lily's shoulder. The bird had Lily's blanket in its beak! + +Lily was so glad that the bird found her blanket. She learned that sometimes things might get lost, but they can always be found. And she also learned that sometimes, unexpected things can happen, like a bird flying with a blanket! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she was playing with her toy car when it suddenly split in two pieces. She was very sad and went to her mom crying. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"My car is broken. It split into two pieces," Lily said, showing the broken car to her mom. + +"Oh no! Let me see if I can fix it," her mom said, taking the broken car figure from Lily's hand. After a few minutes, her mom fixed the car and gave it back to Lily. + +"Wow, you fixed it! Thank you, Mommy!" Lily said, hugging her mom. She was very happy to have her toy car back in one piece. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the store to buy some oranges. Lily loved the sweet and juicy taste of oranges. They bought a bag of oranges and went back home. Lily ate one orange and it was so delicious that she asked her mom for another one. Her mom smiled and gave her another orange. They both sat together and enjoyed the juicy and orange fruit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy that she loved to play with. She owned it all by herself and it made her very happy. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her toy. + +While she was playing, a big dog came running towards her. Lily got scared and ran away, leaving her toy behind. When she came back, her toy was gone. She looked for it everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily felt very sad because she lost something that was very special to her. She realized that life can be tough sometimes and that bad things can happen. But she also learned that she can always find joy in other things, even if she doesn't own them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a big box that was empty. She climbed inside and pretended she was sailing on a boat. + +Suddenly, a mischievous cat named Mittens appeared. Mittens wanted to play too, but she got stuck in the box with Lily. The box was too small for both of them to move around. + +Lily had an idea. She took a long piece of string and tied a knot around the box. Then she pulled the box with Mittens inside all the way to the other side of the yard. Mittens was finally free and happy again. They played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, Lily's mom gave her a bowl of cereal for breakfast. Lily loved cereal, but this time it was too hot. She said, "Mommy, my cereal is hot. How can I make it cool?" + +Her mom replied, "You can add some cold milk to it. That will make it cool." Lily poured some milk into her cereal and mixed it well. "Mmm, it's cool now!" she said happily. + +After breakfast, Lily went to play with her toys. Her favorite toy was a teddy bear. She hugged it tightly and said, "Teddy, let's remain friends forever." Teddy didn't say anything, but Lily knew they would always be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to her toy box to find her drum. But she couldn't find it anywhere! She asked her mom, "Mommy, where is my drum?" + +Her mom replied, "I don't know, sweetie. Did you check under your bed?" + +Lily looked under her bed and found her drum! She was so happy and started playing it. But then her little brother came in and wanted to play with it too. Lily didn't want to share her drum because she thought it was too adorable to share. + +Her brother started to cry and Lily felt bad. She realized that sharing is important and gave her brother a turn to play with the drum. They both played together and had so much fun. From that day on, Lily always shared her toys with her brother. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who lived in a big house. She had a lot of toys and books, but she was very lonely. One day, a little girl came to her house at noon and knocked on the door. The elderly woman was happy to see her and invited her inside. + +The little girl wanted to play with the woman's toys, but the woman refused. She said the toys were too special to play with. Instead, she showed the little girl her garden and they had a picnic together. They ate sandwiches and drank lemonade. + +After the picnic, the little girl had to go home. The elderly woman was sad to see her go, but she was happy that she had a new friend. From that day on, the little girl visited the elderly woman every day at noon. They had picnics, played games, and read books together. The woman was no longer lonely and the little girl had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sweet candy all the time. Every day, she would ask her mom for more candy, but her mom would say no. +One day, Lily's mom gave her a big bag of candy and told her to share it with her friends. Lily was so happy and ran to her friends' house to give them some candy. +When she got there, her friends were sad because they didn't have any candy. Lily remembered what her mom had said and shared her candy with her friends. +Her friends were so happy and thanked Lily for being so kind. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is sweet and makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Peter. Peter loved to eat salad. He would hop around the garden and nibble on the fresh leaves. One day, he met a squirrel named Sammy. + +"Hi Peter!" said Sammy. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm eating salad," said Peter. "It's so yummy and rich." + +Sammy looked at the salad and said, "Can I have some?" + +"Sure!" said Peter. "I'll tell you where to find some." + +Peter showed Sammy where to find the salad. But when Sammy got there, he ate it all! Peter was sad and hungry. He had no more salad to eat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a doll named Rosie. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. She saw a toy she wanted, but didn't know the price. She asked her mommy how much it cost, but her mommy didn't know either. Lily wondered if it was too expensive. + +Then, Lily saw a toy that she thought was very useful. It was a toy car that could drive by itself. She asked her mommy if she could have it. Her mommy said it was too expensive, but they could save up for it. Lily was happy to hear that they could save up and get the toy someday. + +After they left the store, Lily played with Rosie and wondered what it would be like to have the toy car. She thought about how fun it would be to play with it outside. She was excited to save up her money and get the toy someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. One day, her mommy told her to come inside because she was getting very dirty. + +Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she promised her mommy that she would take a bath later. Her mommy smiled and said, "Okay, you can play a little longer." + +Lily was very happy and continued playing. After a while, her friend came over and they had a fun time together. When it was time for her friend to go home, Lily's mommy reminded her of her promise to take a bath. + +Lily remembered her promise and happily went to take a bath. She felt clean and fresh after her bath and thanked her mommy for reminding her to keep her promise. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her daughter. They lived in a clean house. The mommy always told her daughter to study hard and be smart. + +One day, the daughter went to school and her teacher gave her a lot of homework to study. The daughter did not like it, but she knew she had to do it. + +Later that day, the mommy asked her daughter if she had studied. The daughter said "yes mommy, I studied a lot." But she was lying. + +The next day, the daughter failed her test at school because she did not study. The mommy was very sad and disappointed. The daughter felt bad too. + +From that day on, the daughter promised to always study and be honest. But the bad ending was that she could not fix her bad grade and had to repeat the class. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to watch fireworks in the sky. One day, Jack went to a big park to see the fireworks. The fireworks were so pretty! Jack was happy, but then he saw a scary firework. It was big and loud! Jack wanted to catch it, but his mommy told him not to. Jack was sad, but he knew his mommy was right. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest but was always scared of meeting new animals. One day, Benny was hopping around when he saw a big, red apple on the ground. He wanted to eat it but was too shy to go near it. + +Suddenly, Benny saw an arrow fly past him and hit the apple. A friendly squirrel named Sammy had shot the arrow and passed it to Benny. Benny was so happy that he forgot about his shyness and thanked Sammy. + +From that day on, Benny and Sammy became good friends and played together in the forest. Benny was no longer scared of meeting new animals and even became more confident. He knew that sometimes things may seem scary, but good things can happen when you pass them with a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little mouse named Timmy. He lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Timmy's friend, a happy bird named Billy, came to visit him. Billy had a surprise for Timmy, and he wanted to introduce him to it. + +Billy flew over to a nearby lemon tree and picked a big, yellow lemon. He brought it back to Timmy's hole and showed it to him. Timmy had never seen a lemon before, but he thought it looked very interesting. + +Billy explained to Timmy that lemons are sour and are used to make yummy lemonade. Timmy thought that sounded delicious and thanked Billy for introducing him to the new fruit. They spent the rest of the day talking and enjoying each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max loved to explore and go on adventures. One day, he found himself in a maze. The maze was difficult to navigate, but Max was determined to find his way out. He rubbed his little nose and thought hard about which way to go. + +Max scurried through the maze, turning left and right, but he couldn't find the exit. He saw some cheese in the distance and thought it might lead him out of the maze. He ran towards the cheese, but it only led him deeper into the maze. + +Max was getting tired and hungry, but he didn't give up. He rubbed his little paws together and kept going. Finally, he saw a tiny hole in the wall. He squeezed through it and found himself outside of the maze. Max was so happy and proud of himself for figuring it out. From that day on, Max knew that even when things are difficult, he could always find a way out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass, picking flowers and chasing butterflies. One day, she found a green pill on the ground. She didn't know what it was, but she knew it looked interesting. + +Lily ran inside to show her mommy. "Look, mommy! I found a green pill outside!" she exclaimed. "Can we open it and see what's inside?" + +Her mommy looked at the pill and said, "No, Lily. We don't know what's inside. It's not safe to open it." + +Lily was disappointed, but she understood. She put the pill back outside and continued to play in the sunshine. She learned that sometimes it's better to leave things closed and not take risks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to restaurants with her family. One day, her parents decided to take her to a fancy restaurant that they had never been to before. When they arrived, the restaurant was very quiet and Lily felt a little nervous. + +As they were waiting for their food, Lily's dad asked her if she wanted to try something new. Lily sighed and said, "I don't know, Daddy. I just want some chicken nuggets." Her dad laughed and said, "Okay, we can get you some chicken nuggets." + +When their food arrived, Lily's parents were surprised to see that they had accidentally ordered a spicy dish. Lily took one bite and her face turned red. She started to cry and her parents quickly realized their mistake. They apologized and asked the waiter for some milk to help cool down her mouth. + +After that, Lily's parents always made sure to double check the menu before ordering. And Lily learned that it's okay to try new things, but sometimes it's better to stick with what you know you like. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new teddy bear. Lily was so excited to find the perfect one. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a lot of teddy bears with different textures. Some were soft and squishy, while others were rough and scratchy. Lily didn't like the scratchy ones, but she found a teddy bear with a comfortable texture that she loved. + +Lily's mom asked her, "Do you want me to buy this teddy bear for you?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please! I want this one. It's so comfortable." Lily's mom supported her decision and bought the teddy bear for her. + +When they got home, Lily hugged her new teddy bear and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love my new teddy bear. It's so comfortable." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. It's important to have things that make you feel comfortable and happy." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys all day. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a new toy machine. The machine was big and shiny, and it made loud noises. Timmy loved his new toy machine, but it was smelly. + +Timmy's mommy said, "Timmy, can you give me that smelly toy machine? I need to clean it." Timmy gave his mommy the machine, and she cleaned it with soap and water. When she was finished, the machine smelled nice and clean. + +Timmy was happy to have his toy machine back. He played with it all day, making lots of noise. His mommy said, "Timmy, can you please turn down the noise? It's too loud!" Timmy turned down the noise, and he was still happy playing with his toy machine. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play basketball. He had a big, thick basketball that he played with every day. One day, Tim went to the park to play basketball with his friends. + +As they were playing, Tim's ball bounced away and rolled down a hill. Tim ran after it, but it was too fast for him. He started to cry because he thought he lost his basketball forever. + +But then, his friends came to help him. They found the basketball and brought it back to Tim. Tim was so happy that he asked his friends to stay and play basketball with him for a little while longer. They all played together and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to explore the forest and find new things. One day, he found a cave. It was dark and scary, but Benny wanted to be brave. He went inside and found a flashlight. The flashlight was very useful and helped Benny see in the dark cave. + +As Benny explored the cave, he heard a noise. It was a little bird who was stuck in a hole. Benny tried to help the bird, but he couldn't reach. He didn't know what to do, so he decided to pray. He closed his eyes and asked for help. Suddenly, a big bird came and rescued the little bird. + +Benny was so happy that he could help the little bird. He realized that sometimes, when we don't know what to do, we can pray and ask for help. Benny continued to explore the cave, but he made sure to always have his useful flashlight with him. +Once upon a time, there was a big jet. It was flying high in the sky. The jet was very fast and made a loud noise. Inside the jet, there were many people. They were all going on vacation. + +After a while, the jet needed to rest. It landed on the ground and the people got off. They were happy because they arrived at their destination. They had a good time on their vacation. + +When it was time to go back home, they got back on the jet. It took off into the sky again. The people were tired from their trip, so they decided to rest. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. The jet flew them back home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the world around him, but he was always very careful. One day, he smelled something delicious coming from a nearby house. It was the smell of freshly baked cookies. + +Timmy decided to investigate and found himself in the kitchen. He saw a big, shiny trap with a piece of cheese inside. Timmy was very tempted to take a bite, but he remembered his mother's warning to never touch anything that looked dangerous. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and saw his friend Tommy caught in a trap. Tommy was hurt and couldn't move. Timmy knew he had to help his friend, so he ran to get help from the humans in the house. + +The humans were very kind and helped free Tommy from the trap. They also gave Timmy and Tommy some of the freshly baked cookies as a reward for being brave and smart. Timmy learned that it's always important to be careful and think before acting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite jacket with a zipper that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park with her friends and hung her jacket on a tree branch while they played. When it was time to go home, she couldn't find her jacket and felt very sad. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw another little girl wearing her jacket. She felt jealous and wanted her jacket back. The other girl said she found it on the ground and didn't know it belonged to Lily. Lily asked if she could have her jacket back and the other girl said yes. + +Lily was so happy to have her jacket back and made sure to keep it close to her so she wouldn't lose it again. She loved the way the zipper went up and down and how warm it kept her. From that day on, she never hung her jacket on a tree branch again. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play fetch with his owner. One day, Spot found a bone in the yard. The bone was very big and Spot was very happy. He took the bone and ran around the yard, making lots of noise. He was so happy that he started to shout. + +Spot's owner came outside and saw Spot with the bone. She told Spot to give her the bone, but Spot didn't want to. He loved the bone so much that he started to growl. His owner tried to take the bone away, but Spot wouldn't let go. Spot's owner got mad and shouted at him. Spot got scared and ran away with the bone. + +Spot ran and ran until he came to a busy street. He didn't see the car coming and it hit him. Spot dropped the bone and he was hurt very badly. His owner came running and saw what had happened. She cried and cried because she loved Spot so much. The bone was still there, but it didn't matter anymore. Spot was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, they decided to make a chocolate cake. Mommy asked Lily to help her stir the batter. Lily took the big spoon and stirred the batter until it was smooth. + +After they put the cake in the oven, they went to the beach. Lily loved to play in the waves. She ran and jumped in the water. The waves were big and made her giggle. She had so much fun. + +Later, they went back home and the cake was ready. Mommy took it out of the oven and they let it cool down. When they cut it, it was a fine cake. Lily was so proud of herself for helping her mommy make such a delicious cake. They enjoyed it together and had a happy day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to collect rocks. He would go outside and look for rocks that were different colors and shapes. One day, Tim saw steam coming out of a pot on the stove. His mommy was making soup for dinner. The steam looked like a cloud. Tim thought it was cool. He watched the steam for a while and then went back outside to collect more rocks. + +As he was collecting rocks, he heard some lively music coming from a nearby park. He decided to go check it out. When he got to the park, he saw lots of kids dancing and having fun. Tim started to dance too. He felt happy and alive. After a while, he went back home with his collection of rocks and told his mommy all about the steam and the lively music. She smiled and gave him a hug. It was a good day for Tim. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when it rained. One day, she put on her raincoat and boots and went outside to jump in puddles. She found a big one and jumped in it with both feet. + +Suddenly, she heard someone yell, "Hey, that's my famous puddle!" It was her friend, Timmy. Lily didn't know what "famous" meant, but she could tell that Timmy was upset. "I'm sorry," she said. "I didn't know it was yours." + +Timmy calmed down and said, "It's okay. You can jump in it too." Lily was happy to share the famous puddle with her friend. They both jumped in it together and laughed. From that day on, they always played in the famous puddle together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny who loved to hop around in the forest. One day, Benny met a wise old owl who said, "Benny, be careful of the fox. He likes to chase bunnies and catch them by their tails." + +Benny was scared and asked, "What should I do?" + +The owl replied, "When you see the fox, hop as fast as you can and find a rare hiding spot. That way, the fox won't be able to catch you." + +Benny thanked the owl and hopped away. Later that day, he saw the fox and remembered the owl's advice. He hopped as fast as he could and found a rare hiding spot behind a big rock. The fox searched for Benny but couldn't find him. + +In the end, Benny learned that it's important to listen to wise advice and be careful of danger. He also learned that being rare and unique can help you stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly around and sing songs, but one day she slipped on a wet branch and fell to the ground. She hurt her wing and couldn't fly anymore. + +Blue was sad because she couldn't do the things she loved. She saw her bird friends flying high in the sky and felt left out. But then, she had an idea. She used her clever brain to think of a way to still be able to sing with her friends. + +Blue started to sing louder than ever before. Her friends heard her beautiful voice and came down to see her. They were amazed by her clever idea and started to sing with her on the ground. + +Even though Blue couldn't fly anymore, she found a way to still be happy and have fun with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and cuddle with her teddy bear. One day, her mom gave her a beautiful rag doll. Lily loved it so much that she took it with her everywhere she went. + +One night, Lily heard a loud scream coming from her room. She was scared and didn't know what to do. She looked around and saw that her rag doll was missing. Suddenly, she heard another scream, but this time it was coming from her closet. + +Lily slowly opened the closet door and saw her rag doll sitting on a pile of clothes. She picked it up and hugged it tight. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her rag doll close to her, so she wouldn't get scared again. The moral of the story is that sometimes things can scare us, but if we face our fears, we can overcome them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat broccoli because it was her favorite vegetable. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help display the broccoli on the table for dinner. + +Lily happily agreed and began to carefully place the broccoli on the table. Suddenly, she felt a rough texture on one of the broccoli stems. She looked closer and saw a little bug crawling on it. + +"Mommy, there's a bug on the broccoli!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom quickly removed the bug and thanked Lily for helping display the broccoli. They enjoyed a delicious dinner together and Lily felt proud to have helped. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build with blocks. He would build towers, houses, and even bridges. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Wow, Timmy! You are such a good builder!" Billy said. + +"Thanks, Billy!" Timmy replied. "Do you want to build something too?" + +"Yes, I do!" Billy said excitedly. + +Together, Timmy and Billy built the biggest tower they had ever seen. They were very competitive and wanted their tower to be the tallest and safest tower in the world. Finally, after lots of hard work, their tower was complete. They both stood back and admired their creation. + +"It's so safe and tall!" Timmy said. + +"I know, right? We make a great team!" Billy replied. + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy built many more things together, always trying to be the best and safest builders they could be. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a favorite shirt that she always wore. One day, she noticed a hole in it. Her mom said they could put a patch on it to fix it. + +Lily picked out a pretty pink patch and her mom sewed it onto her shirt. Now, the hole was gone and her shirt was as good as new! + +But the patch was a little bit thin, and Lily was worried it might come off. So, her mom put some extra stitches around the patch to make it stronger. + +Lily was so happy to have her favorite shirt back and she felt proud that she helped fix it with her mom. From that day on, she made sure to take good care of her clothes so she wouldn't need any more patches. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous girl named Lily. She had a pretty style and loved to wear dresses with flowers on them. One day, Lily saw a little bird outside her window. The bird chirped and Lily replied, "Hello, little birdie!" The bird hopped closer to Lily and she saw that it had a hurt wing. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she gave it some bread crumbs to eat. The bird chirped happily and flew away, feeling much better. From that day on, Lily always kept some bread crumbs to help any animals in need. +Once upon a time, there was a big lake with a peaceful swan living in it. The swan was very pretty and liked to swim around in the lake. One day, a mean duck came to the lake and wanted to fight with the swan. The swan didn't want to fight because it was peaceful and didn't like to be mean. But the duck kept bothering the swan and wouldn't leave it alone. Finally, the swan had to fight back to protect itself. After the fight, the duck realized it was wrong to be mean and apologized to the swan. From that day on, the swan and the duck became friends and swam around the lake together peacefully. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play in the meadow with his friends. One day, Benny saw a hunter walking towards the meadow. The hunter looked angry and Benny knew he had to warn his friends. + +Benny hopped over to his friend, Sammy the squirrel, and said, "Hunter coming! We need to nap in the bushes!" Sammy didn't understand why they needed to nap, but he trusted Benny and followed him to the bushes. + +As they napped, they heard the hunter coming closer and closer. Suddenly, they heard a loud "BANG!" The hunter had shot his gun, but luckily, Benny and Sammy were safe in the bushes. The hunter didn't find any animals that day and went home empty-handed. + +Benny and Sammy were happy they had listened to Benny's warning and napped in the bushes. Benny knew it was important to stay safe from the angry hunter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bright yellow dress and loved to dance. One day, she saw a rag on the floor and stepped on it by accident. She slipped and fell down. + +Lily was sad and her dress got dirty. But then she saw a bright idea. She picked up the rag and started to wipe the floor. It was fun to clean! Her mommy was happy too. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for rags to step on and clean. She learned that accidents can lead to good things. And her dress stayed bright and clean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy let her cook something all by herself. Lily was so excited! She found an interesting recipe in her mommy's cookbook and started to gather all the things she needed. + +She mixed some flour, sugar, and eggs in a big bowl. Then she added some milk and stirred it all together. Next, she poured the mixture into a pan and put it in the oven to cook. Lily watched it carefully and waited patiently for it to be done. + +Finally, the timer beeped and Lily's thing was ready! She took it out of the oven and let it cool. When her mommy tried it, she said it was the most delicious thing she had ever tasted. Lily was so happy and proud of herself for cooking something so yummy all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat food, especially sweet fruits like apples and strawberries. One day, her mom gave her a piece of lemon to try. Lily made a face and said, "Ew, this is sour!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I forgot to tell you, lemons are sour. Some people like them, but some people don't." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "I don't like sour things. Can I have an apple instead?" + +Her mom nodded and gave her an apple. Lily took a big bite and smiled. "This is much better," she said. + +From that day on, Lily knew to ask before trying new foods. She didn't want any more surprises like the sour lemon! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the snow, but it was summer now and there was no snow. She was miserable because she missed the snow. + +One day, her mom took her to a special place where it was always snowing. Lily was so happy! She played and made snowballs and even built a snowman. She didn't miss the snow anymore. + +But then it was time to go home and Lily was sad again. She missed the snow already. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can come back and play in the snow anytime you want." And Lily smiled because she knew she wouldn't be miserable anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and always wanted to know what was inside things. One day, he saw a shiny box and wanted to know what was inside. He asked his mom if he could open it, but she said no. + +Timmy was very sad and wanted to see what was inside the box. He remembered that his mom had an x-ray machine at her work. He went there and asked if he could use it to see what was inside the box. The x-ray showed that there was a toy inside. + +Timmy was very happy and took the toy out of the box. But then he realized that he had done something wrong. He had gone to his mom's work without permission and used the x-ray machine without asking. He felt guilty and knew that he shouldn't have done it. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to ask for permission before doing something. Even if we want something very badly, we shouldn't do something that we know is wrong. Timmy learned this lesson and promised to always ask for permission from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a good girl named Lily. She loved to read her favorite book every day. One day, she found a lost puppy on her way home. The puppy followed her and she became its leader. + +Lily was very obedient and took care of the puppy. She fed it and gave it water. She even read her book to the puppy every night. The puppy loved Lily and was very happy to be with her. + +Lily and the puppy became best friends and went on many adventures together. They played in the park and explored the woods. Lily was always the leader and the puppy followed her obediently. They had so much fun together! + +In the end, Lily found the puppy's owner and gave it back. The puppy's owner was very happy and grateful to have their pet back. Lily felt proud to have led the puppy to safety and to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small hut in the woods with her mommy and daddy. The hut was very charming, with flowers outside and a cozy fire inside. + +One day, Lily did something naughty. She took some cookies from the kitchen without asking. Her mommy and daddy found out and decided to punish her. They told her she couldn't watch her favorite TV show that night. + +Lily felt sad and sorry for what she did. She promised to never take cookies without asking again. Her mommy and daddy forgave her and gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy again, and she realized that even though she was punished, her mommy and daddy still loved her very much. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a folder that was very bright. It was his favorite folder because it had all his drawings in it. One day, Timmy went to school and his teacher gave him a new folder. It seemed nice, but Timmy still liked his bright folder better. + +After school, Timmy went to the park to play. He brought his bright folder with him so he could show his friends his drawings. His friends thought the drawings were great and they all wanted to draw too. Timmy was happy to share his folder with them. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy's mom came to pick him up from the park. Timmy was sad to leave his friends, but he was happy to have his bright folder with him. When he got home, he showed his mom all his drawings. She thought they were wonderful and told Timmy how proud she was of him. Timmy smiled and hugged his bright folder tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. They were very wealthy and had lots of toys and clothes. + +One day, Lily was playing with her dolls when her mommy came in and said, "Lily, it's time for your nap." Lily didn't want to take a nap, but her mommy said, "You need to rest so you can grow big and strong." + +Lily got into bed and closed her eyes, but she couldn't fall asleep. She heard her mommy and daddy talking in the other room about how they were going to buy a big boat and go on a fancy vacation. Lily started to feel jealous and wished she could have all the things her parents had. + +Suddenly, Lily's daddy came in and said, "Lily, why aren't you sleeping? Are you thirsty?" Lily nodded her head and her daddy gave her a glass of water. As she drank the water, she felt her eyes getting heavy and she yawned. + +Her daddy said, "See, you just needed some water and rest. It's not about having lots of things, it's about being healthy and happy." Lily smiled and fell asleep, realizing that being wealthy wasn't as important as having love and care from her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to whistle. He would whistle all day long and all the other animals loved his beautiful songs. He was very popular in the forest. + +One day, a big storm came and the little bird got scared. He flew to his friend, the squirrel, and asked, "Can I stay with you until the storm settles down?" The squirrel replied, "Of course you can, my friend. You are always welcome here." + +As they were settling down for the night, the little bird started to whistle a lullaby. The squirrel said, "Your whistle is so beautiful. I wish I could whistle like you." The little bird smiled and said, "Thank you, my friend. You are always so kind to me." + +But during the night, the storm got worse and a big branch fell on the squirrel's house. The little bird tried to fly away, but he was too scared. Sadly, the little bird and the squirrel never woke up again. The other animals in the forest were very sad because they had lost their popular little friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy, but he didn't want to go to bed. He wanted to play with his toys instead. His mom tried to convince him to go to bed, but he wouldn't listen. + +Timmy's mom was getting frustrated. She wanted him to get a good night's sleep. Suddenly, Timmy's thumb started to hurt. He had torn his thumbnail while playing with his toys. Now he was crying and his mom had to comfort him. + +Finally, Timmy's mom was able to get him to bed. She gave him a kiss goodnight and he fell asleep with his thumb feeling better. The conflict was resolved and Timmy was able to get the rest he needed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes, especially the purple ones. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some grapes. But when they got there, they found out that all the grapes were gone! + +Lily was sad because she really wanted some grapes. Suddenly, she saw a big boy holding a bunch of grapes. He looked powerful and scary. Lily was afraid to ask him for some grapes, but she really wanted them. So, she took a deep breath and asked him nicely if she could have one grape. + +The big boy looked at her and smiled. He gave her a grape and even kissed her on the cheek. Lily was so happy and grateful. She learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for what you want, even if it's scary. And she also learned that kindness is a powerful thing that can make someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals. They were all friends and liked to play together. One day, they went for a walk in the forest. They saw a big rock in their way. They tried to go around it, but it was too big. So, one of the animals decided to push the rock. They all helped, and soon the rock moved out of the way. The animals were very happy and fine. They continued their walk and had fun together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a fairy hiding behind a flower. "Hello, little fairy!" said Lily. "Why are you hiding?" + +"I'm hiding from the mean trolls," replied the fairy. "They always try to catch me." + +Lily felt sad for the fairy and asked, "Can I help you?" + +The fairy was glad and said, "Yes, please! Can you watch over me and make sure the trolls don't find me?" + +Lily agreed and stayed with the fairy all day. She made sure the fairy was safe and sound. When it was time for the fairy to go home, she thanked Lily for her help. Lily felt happy that she could help someone in need. The moral of the story is that it's always good to help others who are in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures in the jungle with her best friend, a big dog named Max. One day, they saw a rhinoceros walking by and decided to follow it. + +As they followed the rhinoceros, Lily thought it was a bit boring because all it did was eat leaves and walk slowly. But Max was excited to see such a big animal up close. + +Suddenly, the rhinoceros stopped and turned around. Lily and Max froze, not sure what to do. But the rhinoceros just looked at them for a moment before continuing on its way. + +Lily and Max were relieved and continued their adventure, but they learned that sometimes following a rhinoceros can be a bit boring and scary, but also exciting. +Once upon a time, in a little town, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her little toys and sing little songs. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play with other little kids. At first, Lily was shy and didn't understand why she was there. But then, she saw the other little kids having fun and she started to play with them too. + +Lily was happy that she made new little friends and understood that it's fun to play with others. When it was time to go home, Lily waved goodbye to her little friends and promised to come back and play again. From that day on, Lily looked forward to going to the park and playing with her little friends in the little town. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. They made yummy pancakes and eggs for breakfast every morning. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her daddy. She saw a big, noisy chain on the swing set. She wanted to play with it, but her daddy said it was too dangerous. + +After playing at the park, Lily and her daddy went back home. They smelled something delicious coming from the kitchen. It was mommy cooking spaghetti for dinner. Lily helped her mommy stir the sauce and put the noodles in the pot. It was the best spaghetti Lily ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy car and watch it spin around on the floor. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pair of scissors to cut some paper. Lily was very careful not to cut herself, but she accidentally cut her hair! She felt anxious and scared that her mom would be mad. + +Lily decided to tell her mom what happened. Her mom was understanding and helped her fix her hair. After that, Lily felt much better and went back to playing with her toy car, watching it spin and spin. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dancer named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, Lily had a big show to perform in. She wanted to look her best, so she asked her mommy to help her tie a bow in her hair. Her mommy tied the bow and told her how modest and beautiful she looked. Lily felt very happy and confident. She danced her heart out at the show and everyone clapped and cheered for her. Lily knew that she did a great job and felt proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with lots of trees, flowers and a pond. One day, a thief came into the park and tried to take some toys from the children who were playing. But a kind dog saw the thief and started to bark loudly. The thief got scared and ran away, yielding the toys back to the children. + +The dog was a hero and all the children were happy. But the thief felt very sorry for what he had done. He went to the police station and gave back all the things he had stolen. The police forgave him because he was sorry and promised to never steal again. + +From that day on, the park was a safe and happy place for all the children to play. And the dog became very popular, with everyone giving him treats and pats on the head. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes. He would hop around the garden, looking for the biggest and juiciest radishes to munch on. One day, Benny found a very big radish. He was so excited to eat it that he didn't notice the stove was on. + +Suddenly, Benny's tail caught on fire! He tried to hop away, but the flames spread quickly. It was a serious situation. Benny's fur burned and he cried out for help, but it was too late. The fire burned everything in the garden, including the radishes. + +In the end, Benny was very sad. He had lost his home and his favorite food. He learned a valuable lesson to always be careful around fire. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch her mommy cook on the big stove in the kitchen. The stove was very hot and shiny. Lily thought it was so cool. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that the stove was very expensive. Lily didn't understand what that meant, so she asked her mommy. Her mommy explained that it cost a lot of money to buy the stove. Lily wondered why anyone would spend so much money on a stove. + +From that day on, Lily looked at the stove in a different way. She still loved to watch her mommy cook on it, but she knew that it was a special and expensive machine. She felt lucky to have such a nice stove in her kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who lived on a farm with his family. One day, Timmy's dad asked him to help wash the mule. Timmy was excited to help and ran to the barn to find the mule. The mule was big and brown, and it looked at Timmy with big, kind eyes. + +Timmy's dad showed him how to wash the mule with a bucket of water and a sponge. Timmy was careful to be gentle and not make too much noise, so the mule stayed quiet and calm. Timmy's dad smiled and said, "You're doing a great job, Timmy!" + +After they finished washing the mule, Timmy's dad gave him a surprise. He took him to the field where they saw the mule's baby. The baby mule was so cute and fluffy, and it nuzzled against Timmy's hand. Timmy was so happy and said, "I love the mule and the baby mule too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk and play with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They saw a boy who was trying to climb up a big slide. But he slipped and fell down. + +Lily's mom went over to help the boy. She asked him if he was okay. The boy said he was fine. Lily asked him if he wanted to play with her. The boy said yes. + +Lily and the boy started to play together. They had so much fun. But they couldn't understand each other's language. Lily spoke English and the boy spoke Spanish. They tried to talk to each other, but it was hard. + +Lily's mom saw that they were having trouble. She said, "It's nice to make new friends. Maybe we can learn each other's language." Lily and the boy smiled and nodded their heads. They knew it would be fun to learn new words. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine, but sometimes she was scared of the dark. Lily's mommy told her that shadows were just shapes made by the sun and nothing to be afraid of. + +One day, Lily's mommy got sick and had to stay in bed. Lily wanted to help her mommy feel better, so she decided to pray. She closed her eyes and whispered a little prayer, asking for her mommy to get better soon. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play again. She saw her shadow on the ground and remembered what her mommy had said. She wasn't scared anymore because she knew that shadows were just helpful things that followed her around. And she felt happy knowing that her prayer might have helped her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. She had a big castle and lots of toys. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. But suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a big, harsh bear! The princess wanted to run away, but she knew she had to stop and be brave. She looked the bear in the eyes and said, "Stop! I am a princess and I am not afraid of you!" The bear was surprised and stopped. The princess and the bear became friends and played together in the forest. From that day on, the princess was never afraid of anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved tomatoes, but his mom told him he couldn't have any until he ate all his dinner. Timmy didn't want to eat his dinner because it was tough and yucky. + +One day, Timmy's mom brought home a big bag of tomatoes from the store. Timmy was so happy and he wanted to eat them all at once. But his mom said he had to count them first to make sure they were all there. + +Timmy started counting the tomatoes, but he noticed that one was missing. He looked around the kitchen and saw his little sister had taken it. Timmy got mad and started to cry, but his mom told him it was okay and gave him another tomato to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and draw with her pen. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a boy who didn't want to play with her. Lily felt sad because she thought the boy was ignorant and didn't like her. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She asked the boy if he wanted to paint with her. He said yes and they started to paint together. They painted the sky, the grass, and even a big yellow sun. Lily and the boy had so much fun painting together that they forgot about everything else. + +When they were finished, the boy told Lily that he had a great time and that he was sorry for being ignorant before. Lily smiled and told him that it was okay, and that they could paint together again another day. From that day on, Lily and the boy became good friends and painted together all the time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the dark forest when she stumbled over a rock. She cried, but then she saw a light. She followed the light and found a meeting of animals. They were all happy and friendly. + +Lily played with the animals for a while, but then she saw a big, scary bear. She was scared and ran away, but she stumbled again and fell down. The bear caught her and took her away. The animals tried to save her, but they were too small. Lily never saw her family again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Timmy, let's make a model together! It's easy and fun!" + +Timmy was excited and said, "Okay, Mommy! What do we need to do?" + +Mommy said, "First, we need to fill this bowl with water. Then we can mix in the model magic and make our model!" + +Timmy helped his mommy fill the bowl with water and mix in the model magic. They laughed and played as they made a big, colorful model together. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly high in the sky. One day, he saw a shiny toy on the ground. It was very expensive and he wanted it badly. He thought about it all day and night, but he didn't have enough money to buy it. + +The little bird asked his friends for help, but they didn't have any money either. He was sad and started to tremble with worry. Then, an old owl came to him and said, "Little bird, you don't need that expensive toy. You have the sky to fly in and the world to explore. That is more valuable than any toy." + +The little bird realized that the sky was his playground and he didn't need any expensive toys to be happy. He thanked the old owl and flew high in the sky, feeling free and happy. From that day on, he never worried about expensive toys again and enjoyed the beauty of the sky. The moral of the story is that happiness doesn't come from expensive things, but from the simple things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Brownie's arm broke and Lily was sad. She asked her daddy to fix Brownie's arm. Daddy said, "I will fix it for you, Lily." + +Daddy took Brownie's arm and fixed it with glue. Now Brownie was all better! Lily was so happy and proud of her daddy for fixing her teddy bear. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went for a walk. They came to a cross in the road. Daddy said, "We need to cross the road safely." So, they held hands and crossed together. Lily was proud of herself for crossing the road safely with her family. They all went home happy and Brownie was fixed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved peanuts and always ate them for a snack. One day, Lily found a dark and mysterious peanut on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They decided to play a game of tag. As they were running around, Lily felt something strange in her pocket. She remembered the dark peanut and took it out to look at it. + +Suddenly, the peanut started to shake and grow bigger and bigger until it turned into a tall and strong peanut man! The peanut man stood up and said, "I am here to help you win the game of tag!" Lily and her friends were amazed and happy. They all stood together with the peanut man and won the game! From that day on, Lily always kept the dark peanut with her for good luck. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a tough day at school because he fell and hurt his knee. When he got home, his mom gave him a big hug and asked him what happened. + +Timmy said, "I fell down and hurt my knee. It hurts a lot." + +His mom said, "Let me see. It looks like you have a little cut. I'll give you a band-aid to make it feel better." + +Timmy felt better with the band-aid on his knee. He said, "Thank you, Mommy. You always give me what I need when I'm hurt." + +His mom smiled and said, "That's what moms are for. You just have to be tough and keep going even when things are hard." + +Timmy nodded and said, "I'll try to be tough like you, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted to go to the store with her, but Lily refused because she wanted to play with her friends. + +As she was playing, Lily saw a beautiful butterfly flying around. She wanted to catch it, but she got tired from running around. She sat on a bench to rest and watched the butterfly fly away. + +When she got home, her mom showed her a beautiful dress she had bought for her. Lily was so happy and put it on right away. She twirled around and around, and her mom said she looked like a princess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a penny that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy who was crying. The boy had lost his toy. + +Lily felt brave and decided to help the boy. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your toy." They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the toy. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She gave the boy her penny and said, "You can have my penny. Buy a new toy with it." The boy stopped crying and was very happy. Lily felt happy too because she knew she did the right thing. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and help others, even if it means giving up something we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the cinema with her mom to watch a film. The film was about a princess who wanted to save her kingdom from a mean dragon. Lily loved the film because it had a happy ending. She said, "I love when the good guys finish first!" + +After the film, they went to a candy store. Lily's mom let her pick out a sweet treat. She chose a lollipop that was pink and had a delicious sweet taste. Lily was so happy that she finished the lollipop quickly. She said, "Yum! That was so sweet and tasty!" + +When they got home, Lily was tired from her exciting day. She went to bed and dreamed about being a princess who saves her kingdom. She woke up the next morning and said, "I had the best day ever! I finished my lollipop and the film was so fun!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tim and Tom. They loved to play together, but one day, they got sick. Their mommies told them they needed to wear a mask to protect themselves and others. Tim and Tom were careful to always wear their masks when they played. + +But one day, they saw a little bird that was hurt and needed help. They knew they couldn't touch the bird because they were sick and didn't want to hurt it more. So, they decided to unite and call for help. They asked their mommies to come and take care of the bird. The mommies came and took the bird to the vet. The bird got better and flew away happily. Tim and Tom were happy too, because they helped the bird and stayed safe by being careful and wearing their masks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she found a secret box. She was very curious and wanted to know what was inside the box. She opened the box and found a beautiful necklace. + +Lily was very happy and wanted to show the necklace to her mother. When she got home, she showed the necklace to her mother. Her mother was upset and asked Lily where she found the necklace. Lily told her mother that she found it in the park. + +Her mother explained to Lily that the necklace belonged to someone and that it was not right to take things that belong to others. Lily felt bad and apologized. Her mother told her that it was important to always do the right thing, even if it was hard. From that day on, Lily always made sure to ask before taking things and never kept any secrets from her mother. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in the jungle. He loved to swing from tree to tree and eat bananas. One day, he saw a little girl walking in the jungle. + +"Hi there! What are you doing here?" asked the monkey. + +"I'm looking for my lost toy," replied the girl. + +The monkey thought it was important to help the girl find her toy. So, he asked her some questions to find out more about the toy. They searched together and finally found the toy under a big leaf. The girl was so happy and thanked the monkey for his help. From that day on, they became good friends and played together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park and found a little pebble on the ground. It was small and smooth, but tough enough to not break when she threw it. + +Lily decided to set the pebble on a tree stump and see how far she could throw it. She took a deep breath and threw the pebble as hard as she could. It flew through the air and landed in a pile of leaves. + +Lily was happy that she found the pebble and had fun playing with it. She decided to keep it in her pocket and take it home with her. From that day on, Lily would often set the pebble on different objects and try to throw it as far as she could. It was her favorite toy and she loved it very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat meat, especially chicken. He thought it was so tasty and yummy. + +One day, Timmy's mom made him a funny-looking meatloaf for dinner. It was shaped like a big, round ball and had carrots and onions inside. Timmy wasn't sure if he would like it, but he decided to try it anyway. + +To his surprise, the meatloaf was delicious! Timmy thought it was funny how something that looked so strange could taste so good. He asked his mom to make it again sometime. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's always good to try new things because you never know if you'll like them. And he was happy he found a new favorite food to enjoy with his family. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, they decided to cut some paper to make pretty pictures. But they made a big mess with the paper scraps all over the floor. + +Their mom came in and saw the messy room. She said, "Boys, this room is very messy. We need to clean it up." Timmy and Tommy agreed and began to pick up the paper scraps. + +While they were cleaning, they started to discuss what they could do with the pretty pictures they made. Timmy said, "We could put them on the wall!" Tommy replied, "That's a great idea!" And so, they hung up their pictures and admired their artwork. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing with their toy cars. They were having so much fun until they started to quarrel over who had the better car. + +Timmy and Billy started to argue loudly, and they were both getting upset. Suddenly, Timmy's mom came into the room and saw the two boys in a quarrel. She told them to stop and take a break. She suggested that they go outside and play in the open space. + +Timmy and Billy went outside and saw the big open space in front of them. They both felt better and started playing with their cars again. They realized that it was silly to quarrel over toys and that they could have fun together. From that day forward, they played together in the open space and never quarreled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks from the park. One day, she saw a butterfly on the ceiling and it was difficult for her to catch it. She tried to jump and reach it, but it was too high up. So, she asked her big brother for help. He got a chair and stood on it to catch the butterfly. Lily was very happy and thanked her brother. She added the butterfly to her collection of shiny rocks and they both smiled. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. One day, she found a piece of velvet in her mom's closet and decided to use it as her canvas. She drew a picture of a big, red apple and was very proud of it. + +When her mom saw the picture, she was embarrassed because Lily had marked on the velvet with a permanent marker. "Lily, you can't draw on velvet with markers," her mom said. "I'm sorry, Mommy," Lily said, feeling sad. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's find some paper for you to draw on instead." Lily smiled and happily drew more pictures on paper from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat on the sea. The boat had a big anchor that helped it stay in one place. The boat was full of people who were having fun, but one of them was not polite. + +The not polite person wanted to play a game, and dared the others to do something dangerous. The others did not want to do it because it was not safe. The not polite person got angry and started to shout. + +Suddenly, the boat started to move because the anchor was not strong enough. Everyone got scared and shouted for help. Luckily, a kind sailor came and helped them. They learned that it is not polite to dare someone to do something dangerous, and that it is important to always be safe on the boat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to clean and always helped her mom with the housework. One day, Lily's mom gave her a nice mop to clean the floors. + +Lily was very happy and started to clean right away. While she was mopping, her little brother came and messed up the floor. Lily got angry and wanted to sack him. + +But her mom told her that it's not nice to be mean to others, even if they make mistakes. Instead, she should forgive him and teach him how to behave nicely. + +Lily listened to her mom and forgave her brother. She showed him how to clean up and they both had fun doing it together. From that day on, Lily learned that being nice is always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very loyal to his owner, Timmy. Timmy loved to eat toast every morning for breakfast. One day, Timmy accidentally dropped his toast on the floor. Spot quickly ran over to the toast and ate it up. + +Timmy was sad because he really wanted to eat his toast. But Spot knew how to make things better. He ran to the kitchen and grabbed a cloth. Spot started to polish the floor where the toast had fallen. Soon, the floor was shiny and clean. + +Timmy was so happy that he hugged Spot and thanked him for being such a good dog. From that day on, Timmy made sure to share his toast with Spot every morning. Spot was happy to be loyal to his owner and loved getting a tasty treat too. +Once upon a time, there was a red horse named Rusty. Rusty lived on a ranch with his friends, the cows and the chickens. One day, Rusty and his friends decided to have a race to see who would win. + +The cows and chickens cheered as Rusty and his friends ran as fast as they could. Rusty's heart was beating fast, but he didn't give up. In the end, Rusty won the race and everyone was happy. + +After the race, Rusty and his friends went back to the ranch to rest. Rusty was very proud of himself for winning the race. From that day on, Rusty was known as the fastest horse on the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved to play with. One day, she noticed that the wheels on her toy car were not moving well. They were stiff and wouldn't turn properly. + +Lily's dad came to help her and he put some oil on the wheels. The oil made the wheels move smoothly again! Lily was so happy and she thanked her dad. + +She then noticed that the car's body was not flexible enough. It was hard and wouldn't bend. So, Lily's dad told her to be careful and not to break it. He said that sometimes things can rot and become weak. + +Lily learned that taking care of her toys was important so that they could last a long time. She played with her car happily and was grateful for her dad's help. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a dream. In her dream, she was in a big band and played the drums. She was very happy and felt proud of herself. + +The next day, Lily told her mom about her dream. "Mommy, I dreamt that I was in a big band and played the drums!" she said. "That's wonderful, Lily!" her mom replied, feeling proud of her daughter. + +But as Lily grew up, she realized that becoming a drummer in a big band was not easy. She practiced every day, but no one wanted her in their band because she wasn't good enough. Lily felt sad and humble, like she wasn't good at anything. + +One day, Lily decided to give up on her dream. She put her drum set away and never played again. She felt like a failure and didn't want to try anymore. Lily's mom tried to encourage her, but it was too late. Lily had given up on her dream and felt like she would never be good enough. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she found a caterpillar hidden under a leaf. She was so excited and wanted to show her mommy. + +But when she went inside to get her mommy, her big brother came and took the caterpillar away. He didn't want Lily to have it. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She asked her brother to give it back, but he refused. + +Finally, Lily's brother revealed that he had squished the caterpillar. Lily was heartbroken and didn't understand why her brother would do something so mean. She learned that sometimes people can be unkind and that it's important to be kind to others and to all living things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was eating an apple when suddenly she felt something sharp in her mouth. She tried to take it out with her finger, but it didn't work. + +"Lily, what's wrong?" her mom asked. + +"Something sharp in my mouth," Lily replied. + +Her mom gave her a towel to wipe her mouth and asked her to open it wide. She saw a small piece of apple stuck between her teeth. + +"Be careful when you eat, Lily. You don't want anything sharp hurting you," her mom said. + +Lily nodded, but she was a stubborn little girl and forgot her mom's advice the next time she ate an apple. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite red shirt every day. He wore it to school, to play with his friends, and even to bed. One day, Timmy's mom told him that if he wore a different shirt for a week, he would get a reward. + +Timmy was scared to wear a different shirt because he loved his red shirt so much. But he really wanted the reward, so he decided to wear a blue shirt the next day. His friends laughed at him and he felt embarrassed. The next day, he wore a green shirt and his friends laughed even more. + +Timmy was so sad that he didn't want to wear any shirt at all. But he knew he had to keep trying to get the reward. On the last day of the week, Timmy wore a yellow shirt. But when he got home, he found out that there was no reward. Timmy was very sad and he never wanted to wear a different shirt again. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy sailor. He liked to tell everyone what to do. One day, he went on a big boat with his friends. They sailed far away to a beautiful island. + +When they got there, the sailor saw a big rock. He told his friends to rub the rock for good luck. They all rubbed the rock and made a wish. Suddenly, a magical treasure appeared! + +The bossy sailor was so happy. He realized that sometimes it's good to listen to others and share the fun. From then on, he was a kind sailor who always helped his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing outside with her friends when her mom asked her to come inside. "It's getting dark outside, Lily. It's not safe to play outside anymore," her mom said. + +Lily was sad that she had to stop playing, but her mom suggested they play a board game instead. "That sounds boring," Lily said, but her mom promised it would be fun. They played the game together and Lily realized it wasn't boring at all. + +After the game, Lily's mom read her a bedtime story. "Can we read another one?" Lily asked. "It's getting late, sweetie. We need to go to bed," her mom said. Lily was sad again, but her mom suggested they read another story tomorrow. Lily smiled and went to sleep, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He would make them zoom around his room and have races with them. One day, Timmy saw another boy playing with a toy car that he really liked. + +Timmy went up to the boy and said, "I like your car. Can we trade?" The other boy said yes, and they traded cars. Timmy was so happy with his new car that he zoomed it around his room all day long. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him where he got the new car from. Timmy told her about the trade he made with the other boy. His mom said, "That was very nice of you to trade with him. It's important to share and be kind to others, even if they are distant from us." + +Timmy learned that it's always good to be kind to others and share what we have. He continued to zoom his new car around his room, but now he felt even happier knowing he did a good thing by trading with the other boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at all the pretty flowers. One day, she saw her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, walking by. Mrs. Johnson was wearing a pink dress and waving at Lily. + +Lily wanted to say hi, but she was too shy. She decided to observe Mrs. Johnson from afar. As she watched, she noticed that Mrs. Johnson was carrying a big bag. Lily wondered what was inside the bag. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the bag out of Mrs. Johnson's hands and all the things inside fell out. Lily ran over to help pick up the items. Mrs. Johnson was very grateful and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt happy that she could help her neighbor, even though she was a little bit scared at first. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat called a yacht. It was very pretty and had lots of colors. One day, a bossy captain came on the yacht and told everyone what to do. He said they needed to store all the food in the kitchen so it wouldn't go bad. + +But one of the sailors didn't like the bossy captain. So he snuck onto the yacht at night and moved all the food to a secret spot. The next day, when the bossy captain went to the kitchen, he couldn't find any food! He was very angry and yelled at everyone. + +But then the sailor showed up and said he had moved the food. The bossy captain was surprised, but he realized he shouldn't have been so bossy. From then on, they all worked together and had fun on the yacht. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat on the sea. The boat was very old and it looked like it might wreck. But then, a handsome prince came along and saved the boat. The prince was so kind and brave that the boat wanted to marry him. + +But the prince didn't want to marry the boat. He thought it was a stupid idea. Instead, he decided to marry a beautiful princess who lived in a castle on the shore. The boat was sad at first, but then it realized that it was better to have a friend than to be married to someone who didn't love it. And so, the boat and the prince became good friends and sailed together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going for rides in her car seat. Her mommy always made sure to buckle her in tight so she would be safe. One day, they went on a long drive and Lily got very tired. She asked her mommy if she could take a nap. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you can take a nap." So, Lily closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. But as they were driving, something bad happened. A big truck came out of nowhere and hit their car. The buckle that kept Lily safe broke and she flew out of her car seat. + +When she woke up, she was in the hospital. She was very sad because her mommy was not there. The doctors told her that her mommy had gone to heaven. Lily was very sad and missed her mommy very much. She learned that it's important to always wear a seatbelt and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a brown dog named Max. One day, Timmy and Max were playing in the house. Suddenly, Timmy knocked over a vase and it broke into pieces. + +"Oh no! Mommy will be mad," Timmy said. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. I can help," Max said. "I will destroy the evidence." + +Max grabbed the mop and started cleaning up the broken pieces. Timmy was amazed at how well Max was cleaning. + +"Wow, Max! You're the best mop I've ever seen," Timmy said. + +Max barked happily and continued to clean. Timmy was so grateful to have such a helpful dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick berries in the forest with her mommy. One day, while they were picking berries, they found a big, black bear! The bear was very scary and Lily was scared too. But her mommy told her to be brave and not to run away. + +The bear growled and showed his big teeth. But then, something strange happened. The bear surrendered! He put his paws up in the air and walked away slowly. Lily and her mommy were very surprised. They didn't know why the bear surrendered, but they were happy that he didn't hurt them. + +After the bear left, Lily and her mommy continued to pick berries. They found lots of juicy, sweet berries that day. They put them in a basket and brought them home to make yummy berry pies. Lily was happy that they had a fun adventure in the forest, even though they met a scary bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very sad because she was having trouble with her schoolwork. Her mom suggested that she get a tutor to help her learn. + +Lily didn't know what a tutor was, so her mom explained that a tutor is someone who helps you learn new things. Lily thought that was a wise idea and agreed to try it. + +The next day, Lily's tutor arrived. His name was Mr. Wise. He was very kind and patient with Lily. He suggested that they start with some simple math problems. + +Lily was nervous at first, but Mr. Wise made learning fun. They worked together for a few weeks, and Lily started to feel more confident in her abilities. One day, Lily's mom asked her how school was going. Lily smiled and said, "Thanks to Mr. Wise, I'm doing much better!" +Once upon a time, there was a big green tank. The tank was very happy because it was filled with water. The water made the tank feel full and content. + +One day, a little boy came to see the tank. He looked at the tank and said, "Wow, you are so big and green!" The tank felt proud and happy to be noticed. + +The little boy then asked, "Can I touch the tank?" The tank felt a little nervous, but it said yes. The little boy touched the tank and felt the cool metal. He smiled and said, "I feel happy too!" + +From that day on, the tank and the little boy became friends. The tank felt grateful to have a new friend and the little boy felt happy to have a big green tank to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet leopard named Spot. Spot was very obedient and always followed Lily wherever she went. + +One day, Lily and Spot went to the park to play. They saw some other kids playing a game. Lily asked, "What are you playing?" One of the kids said, "We're playing a race. The winner gets a prize!" + +Lily asked Spot if he wanted to race. Spot nodded his head. They lined up with the other kids and the race began. Spot ran very fast and soon he was in the lead. Lily cheered him on, "Go Spot, go!" Spot ran as fast as he could and in the end, he won the race! + +Lily was very happy and proud of Spot. She said, "You're the best leopard ever! You're so obedient and you won the race!" Spot purred happily and Lily gave him a big hug. From that day on, Spot was known as the fastest and most obedient leopard in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip around in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big person wearing a black robe. They asked Lily if that person was a judge. Lily wasn't sure what a judge was, but she thought it might be someone who decides if you're being good or bad. The judge looked very serious and quiet, so the children decided to skip away quietly so they wouldn't disturb him. From that day on, Lily and her friends always made sure to be on their best behavior in the park, just in case the judge was watching. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim and play with his friends. One day, Nemo met a big shark who was very bossy. The shark told Nemo to swim with him and his friends, but Nemo didn't want to because he didn't like the way the shark was acting. + +Nemo's friend, a wise old turtle, saw what was happening and swam over to Nemo. "Don't be afraid to say no to someone who is being bossy," said the turtle. "You have the power to make your own choices." + +Nemo listened to the turtle's advice and told the shark that he didn't want to swim with him. The shark was disappointed, but Nemo felt proud that he stood up for himself. From then on, Nemo knew that it was important to listen to his own feelings and not let anyone else make choices for him. And that's the moral of the story! +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in the forest. There was a rabbit, a bear, and a squirrel. They were all friends and liked to play together. + +One day, they were playing hide and seek when the rabbit got lost. The bear and the squirrel looked for him but couldn't find him. They were worried and wanted to find him before it got dark. + +Suddenly, the rabbit replied, "I'm here!" He had been hiding behind a tree the whole time. The group was happy and relieved to find him. They all hugged each other and continued playing their harmless game. From that day on, they made sure to always keep an eye on each other so no one would get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little mouse named Jerry. Jerry loved to run and play all day long. One day, Jerry saw a big piece of cheese in the kitchen. He wanted to eat it so badly, but he was scared of the cat. + +Jerry's friend, a bird named Tweetie, saw him and said, "Don't be scared, Jerry. I can help you get the cheese. Just start running zigzag and the cat won't catch you." + +Jerry started running zigzag and the cat started chasing him. But Jerry was too quick and the cat couldn't catch him. Jerry finally got the cheese and he shared it with Tweetie. They both laughed and played together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Wooly. Wooly was very fluffy because he had a lot of wool on his body. One day, Wooly met a bald eagle. The eagle said, "Hello Wooly, why do you have so much wool on you?" + +Wooly replied, "I need my wool to keep me warm. It helps me remain cozy." + +The eagle said, "Oh, I see. I wish I had some wool to keep me warm too." + +Wooly felt bad for the eagle, so he gave him some of his wool. The eagle was very happy and said, "Thank you Wooly, now I can remain warm too." + +From that day on, Wooly and the eagle became good friends, and Wooly was happy to share his wool with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking with her mommy in the park when she saw a tree with a swing hanging from it. She asked her mommy if she could go on the swing, but her mommy said she was too tired and they needed to go home soon. + +As they walked, they saw a man with a big cup of coffee. Lily asked her mommy what it was and her mommy said it was coffee and that it helps people wake up when they are tired. Lily said she was tired too and asked if she could have some coffee, but her mommy said no because she was too young. + +Suddenly, they heard a bird singing and Lily said she wanted to talk to the bird. Her mommy said, "What do you want to say to the bird?" and Lily replied, "I want to ask him if he wants to hang on the swing with me!" Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, let's go ask the bird!" So they walked back to the tree and Lily asked the bird if he wanted to hang on the swing with her. The bird chirped happily and they all had fun swinging together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and exploring the garden. One day, she saw a small ant crawling on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found an ant!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's nice, Lily. Just be careful not to hurt it." + +Lily played with the ant for a while, but then she got bored. She wanted to find something else to do. So she put the ant down and said, "I quit playing with you, ant. You're not fun anymore." + +The ant crawled away, feeling sad and alone. Later that day, Lily saw a fake ant toy in the store and begged her mom to buy it for her. Her mom reluctantly agreed and Lily happily played with her new toy. + +But little did she know, the fake ant was not as fun as the real one. It didn't move or crawl or do anything at all. Lily soon grew bored of it and threw it away. + +The real ant, however, had found a new home in the garden and was happy once again. Lily realized her mistake but it was too late. She had lost her chance to be friends with the ant forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the office. Lily saw lots of people working and moving around. She saw papers and pens on the desk. + +Suddenly, Lily's tummy grumbled. "Mommy, I'm hungry," she said. "Can we get something delicious to eat?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, let's go get some yummy pizza." + +Lily was so happy and excited. They went to the pizza place and got a big slice of pizza. Lily took a bite and it was so delicious! She smiled and said, "Mmm, this pizza is yummy!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big, loud truck driving by. It was making a lot of noise. Lily covered her ears so it wouldn't hurt them. + +After the truck passed, Lily saw some flowers in the grass. She went over to observe them. They were so pretty! She picked one and cut the stem with her scissors. She wanted to take it home and put it in a vase. + +As she walked home, she saw a bird flying in the sky. It was so high up! Lily stopped to observe it for a moment before continuing on her way. When she got home, she put the flower in a vase and admired it. She was happy to have something pretty to look at. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sadie. She had a very special bedroom, where she liked to sleep, play and read books. Every night when Sadie would go to her bedroom she would feel scared. She would tremble when she heard noises coming from outside her window. + +One night when Sadie was in her bedroom she heard a loud noise. She was so frightened that she started to tremble. She heard a thump in the corner and saw something that made her let out a scared yelp. It was a sour yellow frog! + +"Why are you in my bedroom?" Asked Sadie with a shaky voice. + +The frog didn't speak but its mouth made a wide smile. It hopped up to Sadie and said, "I'm here to be your friend! I can help you not be scared anymore." + +Sadie was no longer trembling and held the frog in her hands. She smiled and knew that she never needed to be scared again when she was in her bedroom. +The little boy loved football. He had an incredible football that he polished every day. It was always shiny and smooth. He liked to take it everywhere he went. One day, he was walking down the street and saw an even more incredible football. He decided to save his pocket money and buy it. After he bought it, he polished it and made it look perfect. Every day he polished the football and showed it off to everyone. Everyone was amazed by how incredible his football looked. He was so proud of the football and everyone was happy for him. +Once upon a time, there lived a strong man. He lived alone in a cottage next to a deep, dark well. One day the man decided to lower a bucket into the well and take some water for his dinner, but when he put the bucket in, something strange happened. He heard a voice coming from the depths of the well that said, "Come down and get your original wish!" + +The man was confused, but he decided to ignore it and keep lowering the bucket. He heard the voice again, this time saying more insistently, "Come down and get your original wish!" + +Confused, the man finally decided to climb into the well and see what was making this voice. When he reached the bottom, there was an old woman. She was very kind and said, "I will grant you your original wish if you come and take it." + +The man was surprised, but he said yes to the old woman's request. She handed him a magical sack, and inside was a beautiful original wish. He was so amazed and grateful that he thanked the old woman with all his heart before he quickly made his way back to his cottage. + +From then on, the man was never without his original wish and he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a monkey who wanted to try something new. He thought and thought about what he could do until he decided to take a test. He studied and studied for a very long time until he felt ready. + +The day of the big test came and the monkey was very nervous. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath to settle himself before he opened the door. When he opened the door he saw a big room filled with lots of questions. + +The monkey tried his best to answer the questions but he couldn't understand many of them. He kept trying, but he was feeling helpless. After a while he started to get very tired and he couldn't answer anymore. + +The monkey was very sad when he saw his failed test. He had worked so hard but it wasn't enough. He had to try again to succeed and the monkey was determined to pass the test. Sadly, it never happened and the monkey never settled into the new activity he had wanted to try. +Once upon a time, there was an ignorant little rabbit who lived in a small cabinet. One night, while he was snuggled up inside, he heard a loud noise coming from outside. He was so startled and disturbed by the noise that he ran right out of the cabinet in fear. + +He noticed that the noise was coming from a group of silly little birds playing nearby. The birds had been making a lot of noise and had not realized how loud they were being. The rabbit couldn't help but be angry and he yelled at the birds to be quiet. + +The birds were surprised by the rabbit's demands and they quickly flew away. The little rabbit felt a bit better, but he was still disturbed by the noise. He thought to himself that it was important to be aware of your surroundings and not be so ignorant. The rabbit quickly went back into his cabinet and fell asleep. +Once upon a time there was a young shrimp who lived in the ocean. He was very small but very charming. One day while he was swimming, he happened to observe a beautiful rainbow in the sky! He looked up in awe and smiled. As he watched the rainbow, he also noticed a rainbow of colorful fish swimming by. He was so excited and clapped in joy. After that he continued on his way, and soon came across some friendly dolphins. They asked if he wanted to join them on their journey and the shrimp was delighted! He swam with the dolphins, observing all the amazing creatures they met on the way. Eventually they reached a beautiful coral reef with beautiful and colorful plants and creatures. When the shrimp looked around, he was overwhelmed and filled with amazement! The shrimp thought to himself, what an amazing day this has been and he was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She wanted to go to a special place. So, one day she went to the park. + +When she arrived it was so bright. Everything was so sunny and happy. Sarah heard some birds chirping and she felt so happy. She decided to go for a walk. + +As she walked down the path, everything seemed so safe. Sarah saw a ladybug and she smiled. She kept walking until she came to a big tree. + +The tree was so big and strong. Sarah wanted to climb up, so she did. It was so fun! She climbed higher and higher until she reached the very top. + +Sarah looked out and everything was so bright. She felt so safe and happy high up in the tree. + +From that day on, Sarah often went back to the park. She loved to go and climb the big tree. She found happiness and safety there every time. +Once upon a time, there was a poor family who lived in a small village. One day, the little girl, who was three years old, saw some of the neighbor kids talking. She asked them what they were talking about and they all mentioned a monster living in the woods. + +The girl was so scared she cried. Her mom, worried, came over and asked what happened. The kids all started to talk at once, mentioning the monster again. The mom shushed the kids and hugged her daughter. + +"Don't be scared, honey", she said. "It's just a story, there are no monsters in these woods. It's just your imagination." + +The little girl looked up, her eyes still wet with tears. She asked, "What if the monster is real?" + +Her mom smiled. "Tell you what, why don't we go for a walk and see for ourselves? Then you can decide if the monster is real or not." + +The little girl agreed, and the two of them went out for a walk and looked for the monster. After a while, the little girl's mom looked at her. "See, what did I tell you? No monster, right?" + +The little girl smiled, feeling much better. She said, "Yes, I guess the monster was just a story after all!" +Jim was running as fast as he could. He had to make sure he was the first one to reach the patch. It was a delicate patch of grass, and he knew he could look after it better than anyone else. He could feel the wind blowing against him as he sped around the corner. As he went faster and faster, he knew he was getting closer to the patch. He arrived just in time and put a big smile on his face. He had won the race and the patch was his! He was so happy that he lay down on the patch and enjoyed it with his friends. +Once there was a little boy named Ted who loved to draw pictures. He used crayons and pencils to make his drawings really colorful and bright. One day he was drawing a special picture but he made a mistake. He didn't know how to fix it. He looked everywhere for an eraser but he couldn't find one anywhere! + +He was getting very frustrated and upset. He started to cry and ran to his Mom. His Mom told him that it was okay to make mistakes as long as you use them as a way to help you learn. She gave Ted an eraser and he got to work on his picture. He used the eraser carefully to help make his picture look perfect. + +When Ted was finished, the colors looked even brighter than before! He was so proud that he had learned to use his mistake and the eraser to help make his picture better. And he smiled. + +The moral of the story is that it's ok to make mistakes, and we can learn from them. By using an eraser, it showed Ted when mistakes happen it's important to be brave and find a way to make them right! +Once upon a time there was a young boy called Max. He wanted to be successful but he didn't know how. So, Max decided to find someone who could help. + +He found a wise old man who said they could be successful if they worked hard and persevered. Max agreed and the old man taught him the secrets of success. + +Soon, the seasons changed and Max was starting to become successful. But then disaster struck. The bad season came and all of Max's hard work seemed to be for nothing. His success was slipping away. + +He was so sad and upset. He asked the old man why it was happening and the old man said he could not succeed this time. + +Max was shattered by the news. He had worked so hard but still he could not be successful. The bad season had taken away his chance of achieving his dream. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was the smartest in her class and she loved to explore the outdoors. Every day she would go for a walk with her mom and learn about the world around her. One day, Lucy asked her mom if she could lead the way and she agreed. As they walked along, Lucy noticed a small pass near the end of the path. It looked like it could only be reached with a special key. Lucy asked her mom what was behind the pass but her mom just smiled. + +As Lucy and her mom kept walking they reached the pass and Lucy was excited. She discovered that it was filled with the most beautiful and intelligent creatures she had ever seen. + +Lucy was amazed. The smart creatures then asked Lucy to help them find their way home. She gladly accepted and with her intelligence and determination, Lucy lead the way home. Everyone was so happy and grateful for her help. + +From that day on, Lucy paid closer attention to the world around her and never forgot the lesson that intelligence can lead you to amazing places in life. +Once upon a time there was a girl who did something bad. Her parents were so mad and they had to punish her. + +The punishment was to climb a hill. It was very different from other hills, because it was very steep. + +But the girl was scared, because she didn't want to climb the hill. She ran away and tried to find a way out. + +But suddenly she saw a shining light coming from the top of the hill and heard a voice saying that she should try to climb the hill. + +So, the girl took a deep breath and climbed the hill. When she was up, she felt happy and relieved. + +When she looked back, she saw the view from the top of the hill and realized that it was worth the effort. She was glad that she was brave enough to face the hill. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, and she went on an adventure. She climbed up a mountain, looking for something special. + +Finally, she reached the top. When she looked around, she found a big patch of herbs! She was so excited and quickly picked them. + +The little girl was starting to get confused. She started to wonder who planted the herbs and why. Just then, an old man appeared. + +The little girl asked, "Who planted the herbs?" The old man said, "I did." +"Why?" she asked. The old man explained, "Herbs help my food taste better." + +The little girl smiled and thanked the old man. Then she climbed back down the mountain, taking the herbs with her. What an adventure! +Lily saw a special present. She had never seen anything like it. She was very curious and couldn't help but pick it up. "What is this?" she asked. + +"It's a surprise," her mom answered, with a smile. + +Lily was very glad. She imagined all the things that could be inside the present. Every day before bed she would ask her mom about it. + +"It's almost time for the surprise," her mom finally said one night. The next day, her mom told her to come to the back porch. + +When Lily opened the door, she saw a beautiful garden. She was so glad to see so many colorful flowers and tasty fruits. + +"This is my surprise?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and nodded. + +Lily thanked her mom, feeling even more excited to explore her special present. +Once, there was a boy called Dave. He was three years old and very curious. One day, Dave wanted to go outside and explore the world. + +His dad said to him, “If you want to go outside, you have to do something serious first." So Dave listened. + +His dad said, “You must deliver an apple to your Grandma.†Dave was happy, because he loved apples and he loved his Grandma. + +So Dave put on his coat, picked up the biggest, most delicious apple and headed off on his journey. He walked and he walked, until he came to his Grandma’s house. + +Grandma was overjoyed when she saw Dave, who was now a delivery boy, and she was even more excited when she saw the big, juicy apple he had brought. + +They both smiled as Dave happily delivered the apple to Grandma. Then, he ran out and back into the world to explore. +Once there was a mountain. It was a big and tall mountain, but it was very dull. Nothing ever amazing happened on the mountain. + +One day, something strange started to happen on the mountain. It shook and rumbled and got bigger. Everyone was scared. The mountain was preparing to make a volcano! + +In the end it was too late. The volcano erupted and the people had to run away very quickly. There was no time to prepare. + +The story teaches us that it is important to prepare for bad things in life. Don't wait until it's too late. If you prepare, you will be better off! +Grandad was feeling sad. He didn't have enough money to buy some gas for his car. Suddenly, he saw something furry outside his window. It was a little rabbit! Grandad had an idea. He took out a pocketbook and wrote a note. He asked his neighbours if they could send him some gas. The neighbours were very kind and sent some gas to him. + +Grandad was so happy! He filled the car with gas and took the little rabbit for a ride. They went to the park. Grandad and the furry rabbit hopped around in the grass, laughed and played hide and seek. Grandad felt a lot better and was thankful to his neighbours for sending him the gas. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Grace. She was three years old. + +Every morning, Grace liked to pour her milk in her cereal. It was so yummy. After eating breakfast, Grace would do yoga. She loved to stretch and sing while doing it. + +One day, Grace's mom decided to teach her a special yoga. Grace tried to do it and it was so impressive! She liked it so much that she started doing the special yoga every day. + +Grace's mom was so proud of her! She was so happy that Grace was learning something new. From then on, doing yoga was one of Grace's favorite things to do! +Once upon a time there was an enormous sack. Inside the sack were lots of roots. +The three year old sat beside the sack, wondering what to do. She was very curious. +The little girl reached inside the sack and pulled out one of the enormous roots. It felt strange and lumpy. She decided to take a bite and see how it tasted. +It was crunchy and delicious. She began to eat the root. +Soon, the sack was empty and the little girl was full. She put the sack back where she found it and smiled. She had a new snack and was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a dull day. Everything was grey and boring. Then, something exciting happened. The sun opened! Everybody was so happy and excited. They ran outside to play in the sunshine. + +The sun stayed open all day. Everyone was so happy to be outside, running and playing games. Even the birds flew around in the bright sky singing their joyful songs. + +At the end of the day the sun closed again. Everyone said goodbye to the sun until the next dull day. Then the sun opened again and we could all go outside to play. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old, and she loved music. Every day, Emma took out her violin and played. + +One day, she took out her violin and held it tight. She started to play a fast tune. + +Mommy came into the room and said, "Emma, why don't you cover your violin when you play? That way you won't be too loud and your music will stay safe." + +Emma was sad but she understood. She put a cover on her violin before she started to play. + +Emma liked playing her violin with the cover. It made the music sound softer, like the wind blowing through a meadow. + +Emma smiled and started to play a happy and fast song. Her mommy listened with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted a new toy. She asked her parents for it, but they said it was too expensive and wouldn't let her have it. She was very sad, but she tried to understand their opinion. + +The girl had a bright idea. She told her parents that if she won a competition she could get the toy for free, so she decided to try it. She worked hard to enter the competition and finally, she made it. + +She was delighted, and excitedly told her parents the good news. But unfortunately, they wanted to prevent her from entering the competition, so the girl was very angry. She felt bad and couldn't understand why her parents wouldn't let her have the toy. No matter what she said they still wouldn't change their opinion. + +In the end, the girl was unable to get the expensive toy she wanted. She was very disappointed and went home. +Once upon a time there was a hungry bear. He went outside to look for some food and came across an operation. He was unsure of what the operation was, so he asked a nearby rabbit. + +The rabbit told him, “This operation collects food for animals who are hungry. You should join in and help.†+ +So, the bear got to work. He started picking fruits and vegetables in the garden. He tried his best to help collect as much food as he could. + +The operation was a success and the bear was very happy. All of the hungry animals had enough food to eat. + +The bear thanked the rabbit for his help and they both went home, full and happy. +John was a 3 year old who loved playing with blocks. His parents had just bought him a new set of blocks and he was very happy. He was eager to play with them and show them off to his friends. + +John's parents went out for dinner and left him at home with his older brother. While building a tower with the new blocks, his brother asked him to kneel on the ground. John was confused, but he still obeyed. + +John: "Why must I kneel, brother?" + +Brother: "Just kneel and keep quiet. Something bad is going to happen. You don't want to get hurt, do you?" + +John was scared and he knelt down on the ground. Suddenly, two strangers burst into the room. One of them snatched the new blocks away from John, while the other one started searching the room. John was scared and he wanted to run away, but his brother warned him to stay quiet. + +After snatching the blocks, the strangers ran away. John was heartbroken and he cried. His parents returned home and were shocked to find John kneeling on the ground and crying. His brother explained what had happened and his parents felt terrible for not being there to protect him. + +John had lost his beloved new blocks and he was so sad. He would never be able to play with them ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a thin log. It wanted to fit with the other logs, but it was too thin. It was sad, because it was all alone. + +But then one day, something special happened! A special friend came along and showed the thin log the best way to fit in with the others. The thin log followed the special friend's instructions and it worked! + +The thin log was now happy to fit in with the others. It danced and sang and even made some new log friends. It was so happy that it never wanted to leave. + +And that is the story of the thin log and how it fit in with the others. +Once there lived two friends, Jack and Sally. They were best friends and did everything together. One day, they saw a symbol on the ground. It looked very strange and ugly. + +Jack asked Sally, "What is this ugly symbol?" + +Sally replied, "I don't know. It looks sort of like a heart!" + +"What do you think it means?" Jack asked. + +"Maybe it means we should be friends forever!" Sally said. + +Jack and Sally looked at each other and smiled. They agreed to accept the symbol and always be friends. + +The two friends laughed and hugged each other. They held hands and would always remember the symbol and its special meaning. +The wind was blowing on the hill. Two people were standing there, one was young and one was old. The old person suggested that they raced down the hill. The young person smiled and said yes. So, they raced down the hill as fast as they could. + +But the young person was a bit too competitive and stumbled down the hill. Suddenly, an ambulance appeared to help the young person. The old person smiled and said, “See? You should not be too competitive and should be more careful.†The young person understood the message and thanked the ambulance driver. + +The old person and the young person continued walking home down the hill. They both understood the moral of the story: be careful when you do something because safety comes first! +Once upon a time there was a brother and sister who wanted to explore the world around them. One day, when their mom wasn't looking, they set off on a grand adventure. Everywhere they went, they skipped, skipping across fields and rivers. But suddenly, from around the corner, a dizzying sight appeared. It was a giant hill and it was too big for them to climb. + +The brother and sister were so excited to see the hill, they decided they would try and climb it. But they soon found they didn’t have the strength to do it on their own, so they asked their mom for help. She agreed to help them and together they slowly started to climb the hill. + +At the top, a beautiful sight greeted them. A clear lake was shimmering in the sunlight, as if it was welcoming them. The brother and sister smiled and knew that when you have a good team backing you up, there's always a way to reach the top. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to have family and friends to help you on your journey. The weakness of one can become the strength of many. So whenever you feel like you can’t make it all the way up, just remember: there's always a way you can get there. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Emma was walking in the forest. She was looking for something special. + +As Emma walked, she heard a strange noise. She couldn't tell where it was coming from. She kept looking and soon found the noise. It was coming from a bush! + +She peered behind the bush and found a box. It was glowing with a rich color. Emma was excited, so she opened the box. Inside were two shiny coins! + +"What are these?" Emma asked. Then she heard a voice. + +"That is your reward," the voice said. "You found the noise, and you found something rich!" + + Emma was so happy. She thanked the voice and took the coins home. From then on, she always remembered to listen for strange noises in the forest - you never know what you might find! +Once there was a child who wanted to put a jellyfish in the sea. But the child was not allowed to do this, so the child was unhappy. The child asked a grown-up for help. The grown-up was an honest person, and so the grown-up said 'no'. The grown-up said that the jellyfish could get lost in the water, and would not stay safe. + +The child was still unhappy but understood. So the child put the jellyfish safely in a big bowl of water. The jellyfish was happy and the child was happy too. The child now understood that it was important to be honest and not to do things that would not keep things safe. Being honest always helps things stay safe and this is an important thing to remember. +Once there was a girl in a yellow blouse. She was so very hungry. She couldn't find any food to eat, so she decided to go fishing. She paused at the pond. Suddenly she saw a fish swimming in the water. She paused and watched it for a while. + +The girl was so excited! She wanted the fish so badly, but she couldn't reach it. She thought of a plan. She carefully took off her yellow blouse and stretched it out like a net. She paused and waited until the fish swam close to her. Then she tried to catch the fish with her blouse. + +But the fish was too fast. It swam away and the girl was left with nothing. She was so very hungry and she started to cry. She paused and felt sad that her plan hadn't worked. She put her yellow blouse back on, feeling defeated. She went home and sadly went to bed, still very hungry. +John and Sam were playing in the park. They saw a mound of clay and ran towards it. John grabbed a handful of clay and started yelling. Sam yelled too and started throwing clay around. + +Soon, an old man came and said, "Stop!" John and Sam quickly stopped and the old man told them to leave. They ran away as fast as they could, but the old man ran too. + +John and Sam reached a big open field, but the old man was close behind them. Suddenly he started yelling and John and Sam got scared. John tried to run away, but the old man caught him and said, "No more playing with clay, you naughty children!" + +John and Sam were very sad, and they had to go home. They never went near the clay again. +Once there was a bear who wanted to cook. He found a sink and thoughtfully pulled the plug out of it. He was careful so he did not get burned. + +He took some eggs and put them in the sink. Then he added a bit of oil and waited until it was hot. He carefully stirred the eggs and soon they started to sizzle. + +He watched it carefully so he did not get burned. He mixed in some salt and pepper and cooked it until the eggs were brown. He was so proud when he took them out. + +He couldn't wait to show his friends what he had made. He took the eggs out of the sink to show them when suddenly the sink started to burn! The fire spread quickly and soon the bear and his friends had to move away from the smoke. + +The bear was very thoughtful. He realised that the sink had been too hot for the eggs and so he should never have cooked them there. He was very sad that he lost his food, but in the end, he was grateful that nobody was hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Vanessa. She was very helpful and enjoyed helping people around her. One day, Vanessa decided to introduce her pet sheep, Daisy, to her neighbours. She carefully took Daisy around the neighbourhood to meet people. + +At first, the neighbours were scared of Daisy and did not know what to do. But Vanessa was very helpful and showed them how kind Daisy was. Daisy even smiled at them and ate the food they gave her. Before long, Vanessa's neighbours began to love Daisy and started to give her lots of cuddles and affection. + +"Daisy is such a helpful animal," Vanessa said. "She is always so happy when I take her for a walk. I'm so glad she made so many new friends today!" + +The neighbours agreed with Vanessa and were happy to have Daisy in the neighbourhood. Vanessa and Daisy were even happier as they knew they had made some new friends! +Once there was a dad who had a young son. One day, dad decided to take the son to the park. He knew it would be a fun day out. + +They arrived and the dad managed to find a big open field. The dad and son saw a big gun on the floor. The dad knew this was not safe, but he wanted to show the son how the gun worked. + +He picked it up and looked deep into the barrel. Suddenly, the gun went off. The dad had not managed to protect his son. A bullet had gone deep into the dad’s chest and he soon died. + +The son was very sad. He cried and cried, but no amount of tears could bring his dad back. The little boy never managed to forget what had happened. +Once upon a time there was an adorable puppy called Sammy. He was a lively pup - always running around, playing and barking at birds. One day, Sammy decided to march through the woods. He had a basket full of bones and treats and was ready for an adventure. + +Along the way, Sammy met all sorts of animals. He sniffed each one and wagged his tail hello. He had such fun! Eventually, Sammy reached the other side of the woods. He had collected lots of interesting items in his basket, from furry moss to gorgeous leaves. + +Sammy was starting to get tired so he sat down and had something to eat. Then, when he was ready, Sammy marched home, with his basket full of treats and treasures. + +When Sammy arrived home, his human family were so happy - they couldn't believe how much he had achieved on his little adventure. Sammy was very proud of himself and excitedly showed them what he had found. Sammy enjoyed his day out so much that he decided to go on a march in the woods every weekend. What an adorable pup! +Once upon a time there was a duck. He was feeling very nervous. He had to learn how to fold a wide paper. + +The duck asked his friend, a rabbit: "How can I fold that wide paper?" + +The rabbit, who was very wise, said: "It is not that hard. Just take the wide paper and fold it in two." + +The duck tried it and it worked. He was so happy he started to jump. He had learned how to fold the wide paper. + +The feeling of accomplishment was great, but the duck still felt a bit nervous. He thought: "What if I can't do it the next time?" + +But the rabbit encouraged him. She said: "Just keep practicing and it will be easy for you." + +So, the duck kept practicing and in the end, he was very proud of himself. He could fold wide paper easily! +Molly was a fat cat that loved to explore the woods. One day, she found a strange log. She mentioned it to her friends, who told her to look inside. + +Molly carefully opened the log and found a big surprise. It was a big, juicy, red apple! She was so excited and quickly ate it up. + +Molly was so pleased with herself that she decided to mention the log to other cats, so they could benefit from her discovery too. + +So, Molly's friends, and other cats in the forest, started visiting the log more and more often. They even brought back snacks to share with Molly and thanked her for sharing the log. + +Molly was very happy to tell other cats about the log, and she feels great that she was able to make her friends so happy. +Once upon a time there was a careless owl. Every night the owl roamed around, waking everyone up. He just wanted to see what was happening. One night the owl decided to cover the sun. He thought it'd be a fun game! + +The owl flew up to the sky and started to flap his wings. As he flew, he made a huge, dark shadow that covered the sun. + +In the distance, the light from the sun slowly disappeared, until finally the sun could no longer be seen. The owl chuckled to himself. + +But suddenly there was a strange noise. It was coming from the ground. The owl looked down, and saw a group of scared rabbits huddled together. The owl had unknowingly put them in total darkness! + +The owl was filled with guilt and tried to undo the darkness he had caused, but he hadn't realized that once something is covered, it can't be easily uncovered. He felt bad for the rabbits and tried to help them find their way in the dark. + +Finally, the owl and the rabbits figured out a way for the sun to be uncovered. The owl had learned his lesson: be careful with what you cover. If it's not your job, it's probably best to not do it at all. +Billy was a famous boy. He liked to play with his pet dog, Spot. One day they were in the backyard playing. Spot spotted a screw laying in the grass. He ran over and grabbed it in his mouth. + +Billy laughed and tried to take it away. But Spot wouldn't let go. He just kept playing with the screw. They both had so much fun. + +Soon it was time for Billy to go home and Spot had to stay outside. Billy told Spot he could keep the screw for a special treat. Spot wagged his tail and took it back to his doghouse. + +Every day Spot and Billy would play in the backyard and Spot would always show Billy the screw. And Spot would always be the famous dog in the neighborhood. +One day, a boy was walking through a field. He saw a rabbit and he was very excited. He tucked his hands into his pockets and walked up to it. He said hello to the rabbit. The rabbit was troubled and didn't respond. + +The boy was puzzled but decided to try and help the rabbit. He asked it what was wrong. The rabbit looked around and said it was thirsty. + +The boy smiled, he knew just what to do. He pulled out his water bottle and began to pour some water into a nearby puddle. The rabbit hopped up and began to drink. + +As the rabbit drank, the boy saw that it felt much better. The boy said goodbye to the rabbit and continued on his walk. He was very happy that he had been able to help the troubled rabbit. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Tim. He was very happy and loved to play with his toys. One day, his mummy gave him a muffin and he was so excited. She told him that muffin was very important and he needed to make it fit. Tim was determined to find a way to fit the muffin in his bedroom. He tried to squeeze it into his toy box but it was too big. Then he tried to fit it in his bed but it was too small. Finally he put the muffin on his windowsill. It fit perfectly and would always make him smile. The muffin was now an important part of Tim's life. And he loved it. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was feeling very miserable. She lived in a house with her family, but she felt so alone. She wanted to fit in, but no one seemed to want to accept her. + +Every day the girl tried to make friends, but no one seemed to want to be friends with her. She felt so sad and wished someone would accept her. One day, while the girl was walking home, she saw a bird perched on a branch. It had a broken wing and couldn't fly away. + +The girl knew it must be very miserable to have a broken wing, so she decided to help. She carefully picked the bird up and carried it home. At her home, she made a special bed for the bird. When the bird was all snuggled in, the girl felt something slowly change in her heart. + +When the bird healed and flew away, the girl was happy, but also sad. She knew that she had finally accepted herself, but now she was all alone again. +Molly and her dad were walking in the field, feeling the warm sun on their skin. Molly was so excited to be outside. She chased butterflies, ran through the long grass and smelled the wild flowers. + +Suddenly, Molly stopped. "There's a tree in our way Dad," she said. She knew exactly what to do. They both put their hands together and shouted, "One, two, three!" As they pushed the tree together, it started to move. + +When the tree finally separated, Molly was amazed. Beyond the tree she could see a shiny, blue lake. With wide eyes, she said to her dad, "Can we go in and swim? Please!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Okay, but only if it's warm enough." Taking her hand, they walked forward together. The sun was shining, so they jumped in the lake, and it was just the right temperature. Together they splashed, laughed and had the best time! +Ted the bear was very obedient. Every morning he zipped around the garden looking for flowers to pick for his mommy. One day, as he was zipping around, he noticed something shiny on the ground. It was a watch! He picked it up, admiring it in the sunlight. + +“That must be someone's watch,†he thought to himself. “I have to find who it belongs to.†+ +So Ted set out to find the owner. He zipped around the garden, asking all the animals he saw if it was theirs. No one had seen the watch. + +That evening, after dinner, Ted's mom asked him if he had been obedient. + +“Yes,†Ted said, “I found a watch while I was zipping around the garden and I wanted to return it to its owner.†+ +Ted's mom smiled. She knew Ted was an obedient bear and was happy he wanted to do the right thing. + +The next day, Ted's mom came across a frog in the garden who also was looking for a lost watch. It was the watch Ted had found! Excited, Ted hopped over to the frog to return it. + +“Thank you so much,†the frog said with a smile. “I'm very glad you were obedient and returned it to me.†+ +Ted was glad he had done +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She lived in a big park with her mom and dad. One day, Sarah and her parents decided to take a walk around the park. + +While they were walking, Sarah's mom put her hand inside Sarah's pocket. Suddenly, Sarah felt something hard. Her mom said: "Sarah, did you find a crack?" + +Sarah said: "Yes, I did!" She then showed her mom the crack. + +Sarah's mom smiled and said: "Sarah, take out the crack and rub it between your hands. See what something magical happens!" + +Sarah rubbed the crack with her hands. To her surprise, the crack opened up and a magical butterfly flew out from it! Sarah was so happy that she said: "Mommy, I was so patient and it paid off!" + +Sarah's mom hugged her and said: "Yes, sweetheart. You were very patient and it paid off. I'm so proud of you!" + +From then on, whenever Sarah saw a crack, she would immediately rub it to see if something wonderful would happen. Sometimes it did and sometimes it didn't. But she enjoyed the surprises nonetheless. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved strawberries. Every day her mom would buy some and they would eat them together. One day, when the girl's mom went to the store, she got a spoiled strawberry. + +The little girl was sad because she wanted to eat the strawberry, even though it was bad. She asked her mom if she could fix it. Her mom said she could try. + +So the little girl squeezed the spoiled strawberry and added some sugar. Then she stirred it up until it became sweet. She smiled. + +After tasting the strawberry, the little girl was so proud of her work! She quickly went to show her mom and they both enjoyed the sweet treat. + +The little girl was so happy she learned how to fix the spoiled strawberry. She would always remember that special day for the rest of her life. +Once upon a time there was a raindrop. Her name was Daisy. Daisy loved to soak everything around her. One day Daisy saw a spot on the sidewalk that was very dry. She wanted to soak it with her raindrop friends. + +So Daisy called all her raindrop friends and said, "Let's go soak this dry spot!" Soon the raindrops gathered and began to play on the dry spot. The spot sparkled and shone as the raindrops sparkled in the sun. + +They were having so much fun that they didn't notice a little ant who was stuck in the dry spot! The little ant was sweating due to the heat. + +Daisy saw the little ant and said to her friends, "Let's stop soaking and rescue the little ant. It'll be sweet to save his life!" + +The raindrops agreed and they all worked together to free the little ant. When they had finally freed him they all cheered because they did something sweet. + +In the end, Daisy and her friends learnt that when you see something or someone in trouble it's always sweet to help them out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to write. One day, her mum asked her to write a story. Sarah was so excited that she started writing right away. + +She asked her older brother for help. He said to her, "Sarah, you have to use words like 'infant' and 'rough'." + +So Sarah began to write about an infant who had a rough time when she was born. She wrote about how the doctors had to help the infant because she was so small. + +When Sarah was finished, her brother said, "That was a great story! I'm sure the infant had a rough time, but now she is happy and healthy." + +Sarah smiled, proud of her story. She was happy that she could write and so full of joy. +Peter and his Mom were out for their evening walk. Peter asked his Mom why they went for a walk every day. He wanted to know if it was something special. + +"It's special because it's when we think and talk," said his Mom. "Sometimes we study important things like the opera or even something like being honest. We can talk about it out here while we walk and take in the fresh air." + +Peter thought that sounded interesting. "What is the opera?" he asked his Mom. + +"It's an art form. It uses music and stories to tell a story. The music is like a story in itself. People sing about their emotions like happiness, sadness, and love," said his Mom. + +Peter said "Wow! That sounds really cool!" + +"Yes, the opera can be cool. We can talk some more about it the next time we go for a walk. We can study it together," said his Mom. + +Peter was so excited for their next walk! He couldn't wait to learn more about the opera and to be honest. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ella. She was three years old and loved exploring outside. + +One day, she was walking in the garden when she noticed something strange. Her dad was digging in the soil with a spade and had a funny look on his face. Ella wondered what was going on. + +Her dad looked up and sighed. He explained that he was trying to plant a herb, but his spade was too big. Ella frowned. She had an idea. She told her dad that he needed a modern spade. + +Her dad smiled and told Ella she was right. He went to the garden shop and bought a modern spade. He used it to carefully dig a hole, adding some special soil to make it just right. + +Soon enough, he was done, and planted the herb. Ella was very pleased. Now she could watch it grow! +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted a cane. All his friends had own and he was determined to fit one. He asked his mom if he can have one too. + +His mom said, “No, you are not old enough yet.†+ +The little boy was very disappointed so he decided to ask his dad. + +“Dad, can I please own a cane? All of my friends fit one,†the little boy said. + +His dad replied, “Sure. You can fit a cane. But you have to be careful and make sure you don’t get hurt.†+ +The little boy was very excited. He went outside to find the perfect cane. He looked and looked until he found the perfect fit. He was so happy and grateful to his parents for his own cane. + +The little boy was now a proud owner of his own cane and he loved it so much. He went out exploring with his friends and showed off his cane. They were all amazed at how great his cane was. + +The end! +Rufus wanted to go outside and play, but it was storming outside. Every few seconds he heard a loud noise that made him shiver. He saw flashes of white light in the sky. "What is that, Mommy?", he asked. + +His mother smiled. "That's lightning," she said. "It's too dangerous to go outside now. We will have to wait until it's gone." + +Rufus looked at the window. The lightning kept making noises and kept flashing. "It's so uncomfortable," he said. He pressed his face against the window and watched, but he stayed inside. + +After a few minutes, the storm went away. The sky got brighter and quieter. Rufus smiled. + +"Can I go outside now, Mommy?," he asked. + +"Yes, it's safe to go outside now," Mommy said. + +Rufus cheered and ran outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a gray dog. He was very brave, and often dared to do different things. One day, he dared go to the edge of the forest, even though he knew it was wrong. As he tiptoed around, he heard a loud order. It was an angry voice, telling him to leave. The dog was afraid and he ran away as fast as he could. Soon, he was very far from the forest. He found himself in a big city and he was lost and alone. He never dared go to the forest again because he knew that it was not a safe place to be. The end. +"Mama, I'm searching," said the three year old. +Mama asked, "What are you searching for?" +The child replied, "I heard a strange sound and I'm looking for it." +Mama looked around the room. It was a bit dirty, but no noise jumped out at her. She asked the child, "What did it sound like?" +"It was a loud, squeaky sound," the child said, scrunching her nose. Mama thought for a second before she came up with an answer that made her smile. + +Mama said, "I think it's coming from the kitchen. Let's go take a look!" The two of them walked into kitchen. Sure enough there was a noise coming from a pile of dirty dishes in the sink. "Ah," said Mama, "It's just the dishes making that sound. Let's get them all cleaned up and then we won't hear it again." +The three year old smiled and started helping Mama with the dishes. After they were done, the sound disappeared and peace was restored. +One sunny day, a little girl was walking around outside. She noticed a bright yellow light coming from her garden. She ran over to see what was making the light glow. As she got closer, she could see it was a microscope! She had never seen one before and was so excited. She picked it up and looked through it. She was amazed at all the tiny things she could see. + +As the girl was looking through the microscope, her mom came outside to check on her. She asked the little girl where she had gotten it. The little girl felt a bit guilty and knew she had taken it without asking. She quickly put the microscope down and looked away. + +Her mom was not mad though. She was just happy her little girl was having fun exploring and learning. She said it was ok and smiled. The little girl was so relieved and hugged her mom. They both went inside and the tiny yellow glow from the microscope stayed in the garden that day. +One day it was raining hard. Little Johnny was sitting in an armchair feeling very helpless. His Dad came in and asked, "What's wrong Johnny?" +Johnny looked up at his Dad and said, "I'm bored Daddy". +His Dad looked around the room and said, "Let's twist this armchair together". + +Johnny and Dad grabbed the armchair, laughing and joking as they wiggled it backwards and forwards. After a while the armchair had twisted into the shape of a beautiful flower. Johnny and Dad looked at the flower and then hugged. + +Johnny was smiling now and said, "Thank you Daddy. This was much more fun than being helpless". + +His Dad smiled down at him and said, "Anytime Johnny, anytime!" +Once upon a time there was a tall race. All of them belonged together. + +One of them wanted to find out what else was out there. So, every day he ran until he could run no more. + +One day he came across a new race. They were different from his own race and he did not know them. He was scared and started to run away. + +The new race saw him and called out to him. They said "You belong with us!" He stopped running and came closer. + +The new race welcomed him and taught him about their world. He was so happy to find a place that he could belong to. + +He made lots of new friends and enjoyed many adventures with them. He was so happy that he belonged with his new race. +John was a wealthy boy. He loved playing with his friends and always had a smile on his face. But one day, John's gums started to hurt. He tried to eat his favorite gum but he was feeling too much pain for it to heal. + +John's friends decided to take him to the doctor to get help. When they arrived, the doctor told them that his gums were very sore. He needed to take medicine and not eat anything until they healed. + +John's friends were worried and asked the doctor what could make his gums feel better. The doctor replied, "You will need to brush your teeth twice a day and use a special toothpaste. The taste won't be as good as gum, but it will help your gums heal faster." + +John nodded his head in understanding and thanked the doctor for his advice. He followed the instructions and soon enough his gums were well. John was happy and relieved that he was able to heal his gums. And even though he never got to have his favorite gum again, it quickly faded from his thoughts as he continued to smile. +One day, Mary decided to go for a walk in the park. As she got to the park she heard a jolly voice calling out, "Jump!" Mary looked around but she couldn't see anyone. She decided to find out where the voice was coming from, so she took a step forward. "Jump!" the voice called again. Again, Mary looked around but she still couldn't see anyone. + +Then, she spotted a little girl standing at the edge of a big patch of soft grass. She was jumping up and down with joy. Mary smiled, realising that it was the little girl's voice that she had heard earlier. + +Mary walked over to the little girl and asked her what what she was doing. +"I'm jumping like a rabbit," the little girl exclaimed! "It's so much fun! Would you like to join me?" + +Mary smiled and happily joined in the fun. She and the little girl jumped up and down, laughing and having a jolly time. Eventually, Mary got tired and said goodbye to the little girl. She walked home with a smile on her face and the sound of happy giggles ringing in her ears. +Once upon a time, there was a young rabbit who was very adventurous. One day she wanted to explore beyond her hometown, so she decided to put on her special vest. + +The rabbit looked in the mirror and said, 'My vest looks so cool!'. + +She soon hopped away and began her journey. Everywhere she looked there were new and exciting things to see. She wanted to explore everything! + +As she was hopping along, the rabbit heard someone call her name. It was her friend, a curious bear. + +"Where are you going?" asked the bear. + +"I'm going on an adventure!" the rabbit replied. + +The bear clapped his paws. "I want to go too. Can I come?" + +The rabbit smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can come. But first, you'll need a vest of your own." +Mama and baby went to the store. Baby was very hungry. Mama looked around for some food. She found some bread, apples and cheese. She asked baby, "Which do you recommend?" + +Baby chose the apples. Mama bought them for her. When they returned home, baby was happy. She ate the apples. She was no longer hungry. + +Mama asked baby, "Do you want some bread and cheese too?" Baby nodded her head and said, "Yes please!" Mama made her a cheese sandwich and they ate together. Baby was full and happy. + +Mama said, "I think apples are the best food to make you not hungry. Do you recommend them?" Baby nodded and smiled. She recommended apples! +Once upon a time there was a good ghost called Tim. Tim was a friendly ghost and loved to join in with everyone. +One day, Tim heard some children calling him. He was curious and decided to go and see what was happening. When he got there, he saw a group of children playing together. +One of the children called out to him and said, "Would you like to join us?" Tim was so excited and said yes. +The children showed him how to play their game and Tim had so much fun! He was so grateful to the children for inviting him to join them. +At the end of the day, the children hugged Tim goodbye and said, "We can't wait for you to join us again!" +Tim was so happy that he got to have a good time with the children. From then on, he joined the children every day and they all had so much fun together. +Once upon a time there was an ancient maze. It was a very big maze with a lot of twists and turns. Everyone wanted to go through it, but it was so hard to get through. + +Then one day, a very brave boy decided to go through the maze. He wanted to figure out how he could get to the end. As he went through the twists and turns suddenly, he saw something very special. It was a group of animals that were uniting together. + +The animals had come from all around the world, from the mountains to the sea, to help the brave boy through the maze. They helped him find his way to the end of the maze. + +Once they reached the end of the maze, the animals hugged and celebrated together. The brave boy and the ancient animals had united to help him get through the maze. +Once there was a girl called Sarah who was very troubled. She had a lot of worry in her life and she didn't know what to do. But Sarah had an old band which she thought might help her. Every day she would rub her band and make a wish for her troubles to go away. + +One day, Sarah saw an old lady in her town who had a bright smile. Sarah wanted to know why she was so happy. The old lady told her that the key to her happiness was in her band. She had been rubbings it every day and making a wish. + +Sarah was excited. She went home and she rubbed her band harder and longer than she had ever done before. She made a wish for her troubles to go away. + +The next morning Sarah opened her eyes and smiled to find that her wish had come true! All of her troubles had gone away. She thanked the old lady and kept rubbing her band every day, making more wishes and living a happier life. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very excited because it was time to play! She grabbed her flashlight and ran outside. It was dark outside, but Daisy was not scared. She switched on her flashlight and suddenly the night seemed full of colour and light. + +Daisy looked up and saw the stars twinkling overhead. She wanted to match the stars, so she started spinning around in circles. As she spun around, the stars would twinkle one way and Daisy’s flashlight would twinkle the other way. It was like a dance! + +Suddenly Daisy heard a noise behind her. She stopped and turned around and there was a rabbit! The rabbit was very lively and it hopped around in the moonlight. Daisy was delighted and ran after the rabbit, flashlight in hand. She chased the rabbit, matching it step for step. + +The rabbit hopped faster and faster and soon it hopped out of sight. Sadly, Daisy had to stop running. But she was still excited and happy and couldn't wait to start the game again tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Annie. She loved to go to parties because they always had lots of fancy things like pretzels and juice. + +One day, Annie went to a really big party in the woods. She was having so much fun eating cake and playing tag. + +Suddenly, there were loud crashes of thunder in the sky. Annie stopped mid-chew of a pretzel and began to feel scared. + +"Don't worry," said her mom. "It's just thunder." But Annie wasn't so sure. + +Annie decided to go explore. She had seen something shiny against the trees earlier, so she went to find it. As she ventured further, the thunder got louder and louder. + +Annie got so scared that she closed her eyes and held her breath. She forgot all about the shiny thing and was so frightened that she lost her way. + +Annie was gone for days and when she finally found her way home, no one was there to greet her. Everyone had left the party and Annie was stuck alone in the dark and scary woods. + +The End. +One day, a little girl was playing at the park with her watch. She wanted to show it off to all of her friends and have them take a look. But her mom said no, she had to put the watch away. The little girl refused, she didn't want to listen to her mom. + +Meanwhile, her mom was very flexible with her rules. She said that the little girl could show the watch to her friends and play with it, as long as she put it away when it was time to go home. The little girl thought this was fair, so she agreed and put away her watch. + +At the end of the day, they went home and the little girl was happy. Even though her mom had refused her at first, she had been nice and flexible. Now the little girl could enjoy playing with her watch whenever she wanted to. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. He wanted to lead everyone on an adventure but they did not understand. They thought Tom was deaf because he was 3 years old. + +Tom ran off to explore what he could. He found a path and followed it. It led him to a beautiful lake where he stopped and watched the ducks swim. + +He wanted to show everyone, so he ran back to get them all and lead them to the lake. Everyone was amazed at how Tom found the lake and they followed him. + +When they reached the lake they shouted out Tom's name and thanked him. They said he was very brave and clever to have lead them there. + +Tom was so proud and happy that he ran around and around and laughed. From then on, everyone knew Tom was not deaf, but a very confident and brave explorer. +Once there were two boys, Jack and Sam. They wanted to add something new and exciting to their playtime. So Jack suggested, why don't we form a band. + +Jack and Sam were so excited to get started. They looked around the garden and found some old buckets, some wooden sticks and some pieces of string. They made their own drums and guitars. + +When all the instruments were ready, the boys practised and practised until they knew them all. Then they began to play and sing their own songs. + +As time went on, Jack and Sam's band became very popular. Everyone in the neighbourhood would come to hear them play. Even Jack and Sam’s parents invited their friends over to listen to the band. + +Jack and Sam were so proud. They had added something really special to their playtime! +Once upon a time there were two friends. Their names were Amy and Tim. Amy had a yummy treat. She wanted to share it with Tim, so she asked "Can I lend you a bit?" + +Tim was a bit shocked. He said, "No, I don't want it. I'm not hungry." + +Amy tried to persuade him, but Tim would not budge. Frustrated, Amy said, "Why don't you want a yummy treat? I thought we were friends!" + +Tim explained that he was trying to be good and not eat too much unhealthy food. Amy understood and said, "Well, if you don't want it you don't have to eat it. But I still want to lend it to you so you can try it!" + +Tim smiled and accepted the offer. He thanked Amy and said, "This is really yummy!" +Once upon a time, there was a small and harmless mouse who lived in a cozy hole in the forest. The mouse wanted to explore the forest and find new things. + +One day, while the mouse was walking through the forest it noticed a strange thing sitting off in the distance. The mouse moved closer and noticed it was a shiny battery! It was so strange and exciting to the mouse. + +The mouse moved closer to the battery and said “I must remove this battery, I can find out so many things by studying it.†+ +The mouse tried to pick it up, but the battery started to shock the little mouse! The mouse jumped back scared and said “Oh no! What did I do wrong?†+ +Suddenly a friendly fox appeared with a big smile and said “You must always be careful in the forest. Don’t be too quick to try and remove things, you could get hurt.†+ +The mouse thanked him for the advice and took it to heart. From then on, the mouse only removed harmless things from the forest and was much more careful. + +The moral of this story is to always be careful. Don't try to remove something if it could be dangerous. +Bob was an intelligent man. He had a shiny yacht that he loved. One day, he went for a drive on his yacht. Suddenly he heard someone calling for help. Bob looked around and saw a little girl. She said to Bob, “Please help! I want to go home!†+ +Bob smiled and said, “Ok, I can help you. Jump aboard my yacht, and I will take you home.†+ +The little girl happily jumped onto the yacht. Then Bob said, “Where do you live?†+ +The little girl said, “I live in the big house with the green roof, near the beach.†+ +Bob smiled again, and said, “No problem. I can take you there.†+ +He carefully drove the yacht through the water until they reached the little girl's house. She said, “Thank you so much! You are very kind.†+ +Bob smiled and said, “You’re welcome!†He waved goodbye as the little girl ran off to the green roofed house. Bob was happy to have helped the little girl, and proud of his intelligent thinking. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lucy and Emily. They were both three years old and loved to play together. +One day, Lucy and Emily promised to take a walk together. As they started out on their walk, Emily pointed to a big wheel. She said loudly, “Look, Lucy! Let’s play on that wheel!†+ +At first, Lucy was scared. She said, “I don’t think we should. What if we get hurt?†+ +But Emily promised that they would be careful and that nothing bad would happen. So Lucy agreed, and they both ran to the wheel. + +The wheel was so fun and they laughed loudly while they spun round and round. And when they were finished playing, they gave each other a big hug and promised to go on a walk together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called April. She wanted to mail a letter to her grandmother. April was very confused about how to mail the letter, so she asked her mom for help. April's mom said that she needed to measure the letter to make sure it fit into the envelope. April was very confused but she followed her mom's instructions and carefully measured the letter. She put it carefully into the envelope and mailed it to her grandmother. April was so proud that she was able to mail her letter on her own. + +The end! +The little bunny was mighty tired. He had been running around with friends all day. Suddenly, he stopped in a sunny field. He looked around and saw a big squash. The bunny was intrigued. He wondered what the squash would taste like. + +The bunny kicked the squash and it flew through the air. He felt so excited that he ran over to catch it. But much to his surprise, the mighty squash was too fast for him. The squash bounced off a big tree and landed right back into the field. + +The bunny was determined, he had to catch the squash. He gathered all his strength and kicked it again. This time, he planned to chase straight after it. And sure enough, the squirrel's plan worked, and the mighty squash ended up in his paws. The bunny had caught the squash! He happily trotted back home, with his prize in tow. +It was a special day, and Abby was very excited. Her family was going to celebrate. + +Abby put on her best dress - it was black with bright polka dots. She smiled in the mirror and then ran outside. + +The car was waiting. Inside were her mom and dad and her two brothers. They drove to the park, where Grandma was waiting. + +Grandma had a big picnic basket. Abby opened it and inside was the surprise - mint ice-cream! She squealed with excitement, and everyone celebrated. + +They ate the ice-cream until their bellies were full. Then it was time for presents. Abby opened hers to find a big black kite. Now she could fly it at the park. + +Abby was so happy. She knew it would be a birthday she would never forget. +One day, a bald man was walking in the forest. He looked around and smiled, taking in the beautiful wood. Suddenly, he spotted a tall, green tree and ran over to it. + +"Hello, old tree," the man said, placing his hand on the trunk. "I want to pay for what you can give me." + +The tree looked at the man curiously. "What can I give you?" it asked. + +The man smiled. "Wood," he said. "I want to buy your wood to make something special." + +The tree thought for a moment before nodding. "Yes," it said. "I will give you my wood if you pay me." + +So the man pulled out some coins from his pocket and put them at the base of the tree. The tree smiled. + +"Thank you for paying," it said. + +The man nodded and started to gather the wood. Soon he had enough to make his special project and then he said goodbye to the old, bald tree and walked away, happy with his purchase. +Little Peggy was walking home from school one day when she saw a mitten on the ground. She picked it up and it looked brand new! She thought that the person who lost it must feel very guilty and sad. + +When she got home, Peggy asked her Mom if she could sell the mitten. Mom said yes and that maybe Peggy would be able to make some money to buy something nice. + +Peggy put it out for sale at the corner store. She wanted two dollars for her mitten, but nobody wanted to buy it. Nobody seemed interested, so she put it away and was about to leave when a lady called out to her. + +The lady asked if the mitten was for sale. Peggy said yes and smiled. The lady gave Peggy two dollars and she was very happy! Peggy thanked her and said goodbye, off to buy something nice with her new money! +Once there was a bunny who liked to bounce. He loved to jump so high in the sky and hear the wind in his fur! The bunny was very thoughtful; he always made sure his friends were happy. + +One day, the bunny came across an old mailbox. He wanted to see what was inside! He peered inside it and saw that there was a letter. + +The bunny was very excited and wanted to show his letter to all of his friends. He carefully put the letter in the mailbox and closed the lid. + +The bunny ran off to tell his friends the good news. With a few hops and a big bounce, he was on his way! + +He was so glad that he had been so thoughtful and found the letter in the old mailbox. +There once was a little boy named Joe. He was 3 years old and very curious about the world around him. One day, he heard someone telling a joke, and he just had to find out what it meant. + +Joe was determined to solve the riddle of the joke, so he asked his mom what it meant. His mom kindly explained the joke to him. Joe was so delighted that he wanted to tell the joke to everyone. + +But when Joe went to play with his friends, he noticed that his friend Will was deaf. Joe was worried that he couldn't share his joke with his friend. + +So, he decided to write it down in a novel. Joe started writing funny jokes in the novel so that his friend could read them. + +Joe was so proud when he presented his novel to Will. Will was happy to read the jokes, and he laughed a lot. + +Joe learned an important lesson that day - that it doesn't matter if someone is deaf, because you can still find ways to communicate with them. +Once there was a little girl named Lila. Lila wanted to be tough. One day, she found a brick. She thought if she had a brick, she could become tough. So she picked up the brick, determined to become tough. + +First, she tried to carry it but it was too heavy. Then, Lila tried to break the brick in two pieces, but it was too tough. She tried to break it again, and again. But the brick was still tough. + +Then Lila decided to practice with the brick instead. She moved it to different spots, pretending it was a horse or a car. She even lifted it up in the air, and spun around with the brick. Lila felt so strong and tough. + +Finally, she lay down and hugged the brick tight. She was so happy that she became tough, even if it was only in her mind. +One day, Jack wanted to jump. So, he put on his shoes and ran outside. The sun was shining and it was a good day. + +Jack looked around the yard, trying to find the best place to jump. He saw a big hill, with lots of grass. He smiled and ran right up it. + +At the top of the hill, Jack stopped. He took a deep breath, and then he jumped. He jumped so high that his feet left the ground. He felt so happy and free. + +When Jack was done, he looked up into the sky. The sun was still shining and it was still a good day. He had so much fun, and he couldn't wait to do it again tomorrow. +Tommy was a restless little boy. He never stayed still, running and playing until it was time to go to bed. One day he and his Mommy went to the zoo. He was so excited to see all the animals! They stopped to watch a lion, and Tommy started to trust life. He stepped closer to get a better look and his Mommy cried out "No, Tommy! Step back!" But it was too late. The lion roared, and Tommy knew he had to run. He ran faster than the wind, back to the safety of his Mommy and the car. But life can be cruel and unpredictable. The lion caught up with Tommy and he never made it back home. His Mommy was left restless and broken after the tragic accident. She would never trust life again. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad who had three children. The oldest was very ignorant of how lucky he was to have a loving family. One day, the boy asked his dad for a gun. His dad, who seemed a little worried, told the boy he had to think about it. The mom and dad talked about it and decided that having a gun in the house would create too much danger for the little ones. + +The next morning, the dad told the boy he could not have a gun. The boy was angry, so he stomped off to his room and slammed the door. That night all the children were crying, so the mom and dad decided to talk to the boy. + +They explained that having a gun was not a good idea, and that many people get hurt by guns. They said that ignorance can lead to trouble and it was better to learn from these mistakes. + +The boy touched his cheeks, which were wet from tears. He looked at his parents and realized that he was wrong to ask for a gun. From then on, he was more careful about what he asked for and he learned to be thankful for what he had. +Once upon a time there was a grape. It was very fine. It was red and squishy and it smelled good. + +One day the grape went on an adventure. He wanted to see what was out there. The grape explored many places. He saw a tall tree, some blue water and a tall building. + +But the best part of the adventure was when the grape found some friends. They included a bird and a butterfly. They played together for hours and had lots of fun. + +Finally, it was time for the grape to go home. He said goodbye to his friends and thanked them for making his adventure so special. + +The grape was happy to be home and he told his family all about his adventure. His family thought it sounded very fine. They all ate the grape together and enjoyed the sweet taste. It was the best adventure ever! +A mommy and her daughter were on a special adventure. They arrived at the hotel and the daughter was curious. + +Mommy said to the daughter, "Let's try to be obedient in the hotel." + +The daughter said, "I will try my best. What do you want me to do?" + +Mommy said, "I want you to be nice to the people at the hotel. We'll need to be polite and kind." + +The daughter nodded and smiled. She was excited to explore the hotel. They went to the lobby and the daughter pointed out the tall ceilings and big windows. She was amazed by all the colors and shapes. + +Mommy and her daughter continued to explore the hotel. Everywhere they went, the daughter was obedient and mommy was proud of her. By the end of their adventure, the daughter proudly told mommy that she had tried her best. +Once upon a time, there were two twin sisters, Rose and Daisy. They were very close and did almost everything together. Today they decided to go on a special adventure. + +The twins ran fast into the forest, the trees whizzing past them. As they ran, the wind blew through their hair. + +"Let's use this branch to make a kite," Rose shouted. "It looks fast enough to fly high into the sky." + +Daisy agreed. They worked together to make the kite, using big, strong leaves and a long, twirly string. + +Just as they were about to use their kite, they heard a loud voice. "Wait! I think my kite is stuck in a tree, can you help me get it back?" + +Rose and Daisy both looked up and saw a smiley, happy face. It was a quick and easy rescue, and soon the twins were back to their own kite flying adventure. They held tight to the string as the kite flew up and away, and the twins cheered. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little boy called Jack. He really liked to play with arrows in his garden. One day, he saw something special in the sky. It was a melting rainbow! Jack had never seen such a beautiful thing before. He wanted to get a closer look, so he grabbed one of his arrows and shot it up into the sky. He watched as it soared higher and higher until it disappeared. Jack was so excited to see what would happen next. + +Suddenly, a giant dragon appeared in the sky! It was very angry, and it roared and snarled at Jack. It wanted the arrow back and it wouldn't leave until Jack gave it to him. Jack was scared, but he was also clever. He had an idea! + +Jack offered the dragon an brave deal. He said if the dragon let him keep the arrow, he'd tell it the best story ever. The dragon liked the sound of that, so it agreed. Jack took a deep breath and began to tell the dragon all the exciting stories he had ever heard. + +The dragon was so pleased with Jack's clever plan. It thanked him and flew away, leaving Jack with his arrow. From that day onwards, whenever Jack saw a rainbow in the sky, he remembered that magical adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a violin. It was very dull and old. Every day it sat in the corner and no one ever played it. + +One day, the sun came out and it was hot and dry. Suddenly, a big wind blew. It blew the dry air onto the violin to dry it. + +The sun and wind dried the violin and slowly it started to look better and brighter. Then, a little boy noticed the violin and he decided to take it home with him. + +The little boy was only three years old and he was learning to play the violin. He played the violin every day and it sounded beautiful. The sun and wind had made the violin shine. + +The little boy was so happy to have his own violin. He continued to learn each day and improve his playing. Now the violin sounds happy all the time! +Teddy was a playful bear. He liked to play with all his friends. One day Teddy and his friend Anna were playing in the park. Anna was a very active player. She jumped, ran and laughed. + +"Let's take a break," Teddy yawned. + +"OK," said Anna. She sat down with Teddy on the grass and watched the birds fly around. They both smiled and laughed. Suddenly Anna's eyes got very wide and she said, "Look!" + +Teddy looked where Anna pointed. He saw a big puppy walking toward them. The puppy barked happily and walked straight to Teddy and Anna. + +The puppy was very playful. Anna and Teddy both laughed and hugged the puppy. They all played catch for a while and then settled down for a nap. + +After the nap Teddy and Anna thanked the puppy. They went back to the park and continued playing together. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a big, loud turkey. It was so big and loud, it could be heard for miles around. + +One day, the turkey split in two. It was so loud that all the animals nearby were scared by the sound. + +The two pieces of the turkey were so big that each piece was enough for a big feast. Everyone was very happy and couldn’t wait to dig in. + +They cooked the turkey, and it was so delicious that everyone had a big smile on their face. + +The turkey was so yummy that nobody ever wanted it to split again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ella. Ella wanted to go outside and play in the park with her friends but she was embarrassed because she didn't have a brush. + +So she decided to go in the forest to gather some sticks that she could use to brush her hair. Ella started to take some twigs and leaves to make her brush. Soon she had a nice brush that she was happy with. + +Ella was so excited to finish her brush that she raced back to the park and showed her friends her new brush. Everyone was very impressed with her brush and Ella felt very proud of herself. + +From that day onwards, Ella was never embarrassed about her brush again. She used it every day to make her look neat and pretty for her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mean old witch who lived in a castle on the edge of a beautiful lawn. Every day, the witch liked to pick and pluck the flowers in the lawn until eventually the lawn turned brown and dull. + +The witch lived in solitude until one day a small child stumbled upon the lawn. The sun was shining brightly and the child was amazed at how cool and beautiful the lawn looked. + +The child wanted to bring colour back to the lawn and decided to take out a box of paints from their pocket. They began to match the colours of the flowers with their paints. Soon enough, the lawn began to bloom! + +The witch was so impressed that she decided never to pick the flowers in the lawn again. Instead, the witch and the child became friends and worked together to make the lawn blooming and beautiful forever. + +Moral: Working together to create beauty is always better than trying to do it alone. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a small town. Her name was Amy and she had something very special. It was hidden and no one knew about it. + +Amy was very careful to keep this special thing safe so she trusted only two people to help her. They were special too. + +One day, Amy asked her two helpers to get some oil from the market. They were very excited and raced off to get it. When they arrived, they found a hidden door and were curious about what was inside. + +They opened the door and were amazed to find a secret room full of magic oil. As soon as Amy arrived, she knew this was the special thing she had been hiding. She gave her two helpers a big hug and thanked them for helping her find it. + +From that day onwards, Amy, her helpers and the oil kept their secret safe and no one ever knew. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear who was very grumpy, all of the time. He never shared with the other animals in the forest and always kept his pieces to himself. + +One day, the other animals had had enough, and they decided to confront the bear. + +"Why won't you ever share with us?" a rabbit asked. + +"It's mine, and I'm not giving you any of it," the bear said grumpily. + +The other animals tried to reason with the bear, but it was no use. Finally, the bear decided to surrender and decided to give each animal a piece of his. + +The other animals were very happy and the bear realized that it was much better when everybody shared with each other. From that day forward, the bear was much less grumpy and was happy to share his pieces with his friends. + +Moral of the story: When everyone shares, it makes everyone happier! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very restless. He always wanted to go on a new adventure, and so every day he would sign up for a new journey. +One day he signed up for a journey to a faraway land. With excitement, he hopped on a boat and set sail. +He wondered what the land would look like, so he couldn't rest. After a few days, he noticed the sea was getting choppier and choppier. A storm was coming! +He tried to go back, but it was too late. The boat started to cut through the waves and eventually, it capsized. The boy was hopeless with no help in sight. +He was forever left restless, stranded in the sea with no more adventure to be had. +Mommy organized a new surprise for the infant. She came home with a modern toy. It was big and blue and had lots of buttons, pulls and knobs. The infant was curious. She grabbed it with her hands, looked all around it, and then pushed all the knobs. + +Good thing mommy was there to help organize it. She put the battery in, and then she showed the infant how to press the buttons. The toy started making singing noises, and colorful lights lit up the room. The infant laughed and clapped her hands. She loved her new modern toy. + +Mommy organized everything so the infant could play safely. She put the toy in the center of the room and cleared out the chairs. Then mommy explained all the rules: no throwing it, no stepping on it and no getting too close to it. + +The infant listened carefully and nodded her head. She understood that she was to take care of her toy and play with it nicely. With mommy's help, the Infant was able to enjoy her new modern toy without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a silly man named Sam. He had a chain he wore around his neck. Sam would say 'thank you' to everyone he met. + +Whenever he went, people were surprised how kind and polite he was. They would even comment on how happy he was every day. + +One day, Sam was walking down the street when he saw a shiny coin on the ground. He was so excited! He bent over to pick it up and his chain slipped off his neck. + +But then a very nice old lady stopped and said to him, 'Thank you for being so kind to me and others, Sam.' She then put her own chain around Sam's neck. + +Sam was so happy. He was even more thankful now! He had learned a valuable lesson: treating others kindly is the best way to get something nice in return. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. She was very cheerful, and she loved going to see films. One day she asked her mum if they could have a film night. + +Molly's mum smiled and said “Of course we can have a film night, that sounds like a lot of fun!†+ +So that evening they all snuggled up on the sofa with blankets and popcorn and watched the film. It was very cheerful - with lots of singing, dancing and laughter. + +At the end of the film Molly smiled in delight and said “That was great, can we have another film night soon?†+Mum agreed and they all said goodnight with a smile on their faces. +One day there was a kiddo playing in the park with his friends. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and they all got scared. The kiddo's friends started to panic, but he didn't know what that meant. He asked his friends why they were panicking and they said they heard a noise and they didn't know what it was. + +The kiddo tried to figure out the noise but couldn't. He asked them what to do. His friends responded that they didn't know. They all were running around in a panic. All of a sudden, the kiddo heard a voice calling him. He looked around and saw his mommy coming. + +The kiddo ran up to his mommy. His mommy asked him what was wrong and why he was panicking. He told her about the noise and then his mommy hugged him and told him that it was just the fireworks. + +The kiddo was so relieved and then he asked his mommy if it was time to go home. His mommy said the fireworks were the signal that it was getting late. She told him that they just needed to hurry if they wanted to get home in time. + +The kiddo and his mommy started walking home and his mommy asked him if he had enjoyed all the time he was playing in the park. The kiddo said he had, but he also said that it was a bit +Danny was a 3 year old boy who was visiting his grandparents. He loved it at their house because they were always very generous to him. One day, he took a walk in the backyard and examined a small rail. He was very excited to see such a neat structure. He asked his grandmother what it was for. + +She told him it was a rail for a swing set. Danny was very excited at the idea of being able to swing. His grandmother told him he could swing on it anytime he wanted. + +So, every day Danny came out and examined the rail. He was so excited to use the swing. Finally, his grandparents gave him the swing set for his birthday. He was so happy and enjoyed playing on it for hours. + +Danny was always thankful for his grandparents' generous gifts. They always made his visits to their house so much fun! +There was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to collect things. His mom and dad took him to a big field so he could collect all sorts of things. Tom saw a bunch of sweet flowers blooming and he loved them! He picked a few of the flowers, and he was pleased with his collection. + +Tom also found some rocks in the field. He found big rocks and small rocks, and he had fun picking them up and looking at them. + +Tom had lots of fun collecting things from the big field. He gathered lots of sweet flowers and interesting rocks. He was so proud of his collection, and happy to show his mom and dad all the cool things he found. +One evening, Sara and her mom were in the park. Sara was excited to watch the race. She watched all her friends running the race and cheered loudly when they passed. + +Suddenly, something caught Sara’s eye. It was a fake race! She saw her friends take pretend turns and make fake noises with their mouths. + +Sara laughed and then said, “Mommy, what’s that?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “That’s a fake race. It looks funny, doesn’t it?†+ +Sara laughed and then yawned. She was getting tired but she was having too much fun to leave the park. + +So, she grabbed her mom’s hand and said, “Mommy, let’s have a race! You and me!†+ +Her mom smiled and replied, “Ok, let’s go!†+ +And so they had a race! They ran and ran and laughed and laughed until Sara was so tired she had to yawn again. + +The end! +Little Jane was feeling bored so she decided to go exploring. She walking through the woods and came to what seemed like an ordinary house. Peeking through the window, she saw that the house was overflowing with wine! She wanted to try some so she tried the door, but it was locked. + +A mischievous grin crossed Jane's face and she started to look around the house for a way to get in. Suddenly, she stepped on something dry under her foot. It was a dry branch! She put two and two together and used the branch to try and open the window. After some effort, she was eventually able to get inside the house and taste some of the delicious wine. + +Jane had never tasted wine before and it was so sweet. She decided to have another sip and went back to the window to look for a dry branch. She was about to look for a bigger branch and use it for leverage when she saw something very strange in the corner of the room. It was an ordinary-looking chest, and it seemed like it contained some kind of secret. Jane couldn't wait to find out what was inside. + +She opened the chest and was shocked to find that the chest contained an endless supply of wine! Jane couldn't believe her eyes. She was having so much fun exploring the house and discovering all the different kinds of wine! She now had enough wine to share with all her family and friends, which made her so happy +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was called Mandy and she was three years old. +One day, Mandy was playing in her room when she spotted something red on the floor. It was a bar of soap! She wanted to pick it up, but she couldn't reach it. +Mandy started to shout for help. Her mom heard her shouting and came to see what was wrong. +When her mom saw the red soap, she picked it up and gave it to Mandy. Mandy was so happy! She thanked her mom and hugged her tight. +Mandy and her mom then went to the bathroom and washed their hands with the red soap. It was so much fun! +Once there was a three year old girl named Emma. She was so thoughtful and liked to play outside a lot. One day, while she was playing in the garden, she saw a dog. "Hi doggie!" she said with a smile. But then, the dog sneezed! + +Emma was so surprised - she had never seen a dog sneeze before! She thought and thought about what the sneeze meant, but she couldn't quite figure it out. + +So she asked her mother, "Mama, what does it mean when a dog sneezes?" Her mother smiled and said, "Well, it's like when you have a happy memory and you're excited to share it with somebody. That's why the dog sneezed! It was excited to share something that made it happy with you." + +Emma thought this was really thoughtful of the dog and she smiled. After that, every time she saw a dog smile, she thought of the happy memory the dog wanted to share. +Once upon a time, there was a wet frog named Sammy. He was green and he loved hopping around in his pond. One day, Sammy was about to start his day when he heard a voice. + +The voice asked, "Do you believe that I can change your color?" + +Sammy, being rather curious, replied, "Yes, I do believe it." + +The voice continued, "Then you must dive into the pond and come out of the water a different color." + +Sammy hesitated because he liked his color and was not sure that he wanted to dive into the wet pond. However, he had so much faith in the voice that he decided to dive in. + +When Sammy came out of the pond, his color had changed! He was now a very bright orange frog. Sammy was so happy he leaped and hopped in joy. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it is important to try something new and believe. Even if the outcome is unknown, it can still be wonderful. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient fisherman who lived by the sea. Every day, he would go to the beach, and fish with his net. One day, he caught something strange. It was a talking fish! + +The fisherman was surprised and asked the fish, “Who are you?†The fish replied, “I am an Ancient Fish. I have a question for you.†The fisherman was curious and asked, “What is your question?†+ +The Ancient Fish said, “If you answer my question correctly, then I can give you a wish.†The fisherman thought it was an easy deal and answered, “Yes, of course! What is your question?†+ +The Ancient Fish replied, “What do you want the most?†The fisherman thought for a moment, and answered, “I want to be the richest man in the world!†+ +Suddenly, the Ancient Fish opened its mouth wide, and sucked the fisherman into it! When he was inside, the fish said, “You should be careful with your wishes.†+ +And that was the end of the ancient fisherman. +Once upon a time there lived a rabbit called Shifty. He loved to make trades with his animal friends, like trading nuts for berries or flowers for feathers. + +One day, the sky grew dark and it started to rain. Shifty shivered as the cold drops pelted his fur. He watched as his friends all ran away to find shelter. + +Shifty was feeling very shy. He was too scared to hop away, so he just stayed where he was. Suddenly, he heard a loud voice. It was coming from a warm, cozy cave. + +Shifty looked in the cave and saw a big, friendly bear. The bear said, “Come in. You can stay here and stay safe from the rain.†+ +Shifty was so happy. He shuffled over to the bear and snuggled into the warm fur. The bear smiled, and Shifty stopped shivering. He knew the bear would be his friend for a very long time. +Once there was a girl who loved shopping. Every day she would go to the shop to buy what she needed. Today she wanted to buy something pink. + +When the girl arrived at the shop, she looked around for something pink and she found a beautiful dress. She was so excited and ran to grab it from the shelf. But then the shopkeeper stopped her and said, "You must pay for it first." + +The girl was sad, as she did not have enough money. She asked the shopkeeper, "Can I return tomorrow with the money?" The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Yes you can." + +The girl was so happy that she hugged the shopkeeper and ran off home. The next day she was back at the shop with enough money to buy the dress. She was so excited that she twirled and danced around the shop. The shopkeeper was so pleased and allowed her to buy the beautiful pink dress. + +The girl hugged the dress and ran all the way home, feeling so happy to have her pink dress. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He wanted a nice bag, but everything was too expensive. He went to the store, but all of the bags were too expensive for him. So he went to a different store, and was so happy when he found a cheap bag. + +He pointed at the bag and told the nice lady at the shop he wanted it. She took the bag out of the shelf and gave it to Jack. He was so excited and thanked her. + +Jack carried the bag all the way home and showed it to his mom. She was so happy to see that he found a bag that was so cheap. She hugged Jack and told him how much she loved it. + +Jack was so proud of his bag and never let it go. He was so happy that he found such a nice bag at such a cheap price! +Once upon a time there were two friends who were picking food in the forest. They were looking for the prettiest fruit they could find. One friend found a large, plump apple and the other found a juicy orange. + +The friend with the apple looked at the orange and said it was much more pretty than his apple. His friend agreed and said that he would trade the orange for the apple. The friend with the apple thought this was great and happily traded. + +Later that day, the friend with the orange asked his friend to try a bite of his apple and he was surprised to find that it was much sweeter than the orange! + +The moral of the story is that it's important not to judge something by its looks. If we take the time to learn more about it, we can usually find something much better! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jim and Bob. Jim had a great idea. He wanted to find a pool they could swim in. +Bob thought it was an organized plan, so they set out looking. They didn't find a pool right away, but they kept looking. +Then one day Jim found what he was looking for; a big pool! He was really excited. He jumped right in, and Bob followed right behind. + +They splashed around, having so much fun! Soon they lost track of time and didn't realize that the sun was going down. Before they knew it was getting dark, they started to panic. +They had to get out of the pool soon, so they hurried and swam to the edge. +But when they got there, they were shocked to find that the pool had disappeared! Jim panicked as he realized he had lost the pool. + +Luckily, the next day his organized search paid off, and he finally found the pool again. With a lot of excitement, the two friends were able to enjoy the pool all over again! +Jim wanted to sleep, so he looked for his bed. But when he got to his room, he saw something strange. His bed had no sheets! All he could see was the mattress and it looked very dirty. + +Jim did not know what to do. He went to his mum and asked for help. She smiled and said, "I'll help you fix it". She took a sheet from the cupboard and spread it over the bed. + +Now the bed was looking much better. The sheet was white and clean and Jim was happy. He thanked his mum and hopped into bed. His mum tucked the sheet around him and said "Goodnight". + +Jim felt very safe and snuggly. He closed his eyes and fell fast asleep. He was glad his mum was able to fix his bed so quickly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Josh. He was three years old and was very eager to learn. One day, as he was walking in a park, he saw a little dog playing. Josh approached the little dog, hoping to make a new friend. + +Suddenly, the little dog ran away. Josh was very sad and didn't understand why the little dog had run away. He then heard a voice from behind him. It was the little dog's owner. She said "Don't give up! You need to try and encourage the little dog to be friends with you. It takes time and patience". + +Josh listened to the woman's advice, and the next day he visited the park again. This time, he made sure to carry some very cheap treats for the little dog. Sure enough, when the dog saw Josh with the treats, it came running up to him. Josh gave the treat to the dog, patting it on the head and talking to it kindly. + +The little boy and the little dog became friends after that. Josh learned a valuable lesson that day: when you are trying to make a new friend, you should always encourage them and be patient. With enough encouragement and patience, a year's worth of friendship can be made in just one day! +Once upon a time, there was a very special flag. It was big and colourful, and it made everyone happy when they saw it. But one day, something sad happened. A naughty grownup got very messy and they had dirt and paint all over them. They were so filthy that they decided to paint the flag too! The paint covered the flag and made it look bad. + +The people in the town were so sad when they saw it. They tried to wash off the paint but it wouldn't come off. Everyone wanted to fix the flag, but there was nothing they could do. + +Then one day, a kind lady came to the town with some special paint. She had an idea to make the flag look beautiful again. With her special paint, she carefully painted the flag until it was colourful and bright again, just like it had been before. + +Everyone in the town was happy again when they saw the flag again. They thanked the kind lady for making their flag look beautiful again. +Nora and Terrence were best friends. They always played together in the park. Their favorite thing to do was to kick their football. One warm and sunny day, Nora gave Terrence a generous gift. It was a yellow ball of ice. It was so cold that it started to melt in Terrence's hands. + +"Wow, Nora!" said Terrence. "This is so cool! Can we play with it?" + +Nora smiled. "Sure!" + +Terrence and Nora rolled the ball back and forth, but as it melted in their hands, it suddenly slipped away and fell into a nasty puddle. + +"Oh no!" cried Nora. + +"It's okay," said Terrence. "We can still play football." + +But when they looked up, the football was nowhere to be found. It had melted away with the ice ball. Nora and Terrence were so sad, but they had no football to play with. The generous gift had ended in disaster. +Once upon a time there was a family who was very troubled. They did not know what to do. One day, someone suggested they take a trip together. So they did! + +The family went to the beach and they had a lot of fun. They built sand castles and swam in the sea. They ate yummy ice-cream and walked by the boardwalk. + +The family was so happy they decided to take a walk in the park. They saw lots of animals and flowers. They looked up at the sky and saw beautiful clouds. Then they saw a nice lake to swim in. + +The drive home felt much better than the drive to the beach. The family was so happy and not troubled anymore. They thanked the person who had suggested the trip. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little bird called Pip. Pip liked to fly up high and look down. One day, Pip noticed two little bear cubs arguing. The first one kept shaking his head and pointing at something in the distance. The other bear cub kept shaking her head and stamping her feet. + +Pip flew down to see what was going on. The bear cubs saw Pip and the first cub said, “We want to make a game, but don’t know what it is.†+ +“I know,†Pip said. “Let’s play hide and seek!†+ +The cubs were very excited. They agreed that the first one to find the other would be the winner. They ran off and began hiding in the dry bushes and trees. + +Pip watched from above and then saw the first cub win. He was jumping around and pointing to the other cub. The winner was happy, but the other cub wasn’t. + +Pip flapped down and said, “It’s ok to want to win, but it’s also important to share the joy and be a good sport.†+ +The cubs agreed and hugged each other. They all decided that planning fun games and taking turns at being the winner was the best way to have fun together. + +Moral of the story: have fun +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking in the woods. She started to feel scared, so she looked around for something to help. Then, she found an old jar in the grass. She opened it and felt happy when she saw that it was full of money. She kept it hidden in her pocket and went home. + +When she arrived home, she put the jar on the kitchen counter. She waited and waited for it to open, but nothing happened. She touched it and jiggled it, but nothing worked. She felt so disappointed. + +But then, the jar started to open. When it was completely open, the little girl saw that it was filled with toys! She felt so excited and couldn't believe what she was seeing. It was like a hidden surprise just for her. She took out the toys and hugged them. She was so happy that she never felt scared in the woods again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to climb. She had a lot of special stuff just for climbing. She would climb up chairs, tables, and even trees! It was always so much fun. + +One day Jane was feeling extra excited. She couldn't wait to go outside and climb. Mom said she could go to the park so Jane got dressed and went outside. + +The park was very quiet. Jane put her special stuff down on the ground and started to climb. She climbed one tree, then two, and then three! She felt very proud of herself. + +When Jane was done with the climbing she was very tired so she sat down and took a rest. The park was still very quiet and peaceful. Jane was happy she got to climb. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse who lived in a small hut in the forest. He was always very impatient and often wanted to escape the hut and explore the forest. One day he finally made his escape and ventured out into the forest. + +The mouse wandered slowly through the forest, admiring the sights and sounds around him. Suddenly, he stopped and saw a beautiful field of flowers with a small clearing in the middle. He was so happy to find this special place. He decided to make it his new home. + +The mouse started to build his new hut in the clearing. He was so excited to have his own home. He worked hard day and night to build the perfect hut. + +But soon, he became impatient again. He wanted to go out and explore more of the forest. So, the mouse decided to explore a bit more before settling in his new home. He said goodbye to his new hut and ran out of the clearing, back into the forest. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Susie and Fred. They both loved to race and were very fast. + +One day Susie said, "Let's have a race! Whoever wins will get an ice cream!" Fred smiled. + +Susie said, "Listen carefully. I'm going to give you an order: On your mark, get set, go!" + +Fred and Susie started running as fast as they could. They ran so quickly that they couldn't see which one was ahead. + +When they finally stopped, they were both exhausted. "Who won?" they asked each other. They looked around and saw a giant checkered flag! + +Susie spotted it first. "You won the race, Fred!" she said. "Congratulations!" + +Fred was pleased, but he said, "It was a close race ... it could have gone either way!" + +Susie agreed and added, "It was very unique!" They both laughed and shared the ice cream that Susie had promised. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who always thought he was a superhero. Every day he wished that he could deliver the world from all its troubles. One day, he went to the park, and there beside the river he saw an enormous wave. He decided he could ride it and finally deliver the world from its troubles. He was determined to keep trying, but each time he tried the wave grew bigger, and he just couldn't manage to ride it. + +One day, he shared his frustration with his mom, expecting her to be disappointed in him. But instead, she hugged him and told him that being brave was far more important than delivering the world, and that sometimes it's important for us to accept our limitations instead of pushing ourselves too hard. + +The little boy realised that he didn't need to be a superhero to do what's right. He could still make a difference just by listening and helping whenever he can, because sometimes even small gestures can be just as valuable as saving the world. + +He thanked his mom and said he would always do his best to deliver kindness and understanding to those around him. +Sam was feeling very tired. He yawned and stretched. He looked around for something to eat and he saw an apple. It looked yummy! He took a bite and the apple was dry. Sam didn't like it. He felt very tired, so he yawned again. + +He went outside to the garden and he saw some ripe apples on the tree. He reached up and plucked one off the branch. He bit into it and it was juicy and sweet! Sam loved it. He ate two whole apples and he was happy. + +When he had finished, he yawned again. He was so sleepy now. Sam bundled up in a blanket and went to sleep. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Kyle. Kyle was very curious and wanted to explore the world. One day he found a laser. He was amazed by all the colors and lights it created, and wanted to know what it could do. + +"Mommy, what does this do?" he asked. + +"Well, it's very flexible," Mommy said. "It can stretch and move in many directions." + +Kyle was so excited to try it and stretched it all the way up to the sky. As he stretched it higher and higher, he thought he saw something amazing. + +Suddenly, Kyle heard a voice coming from above. "Come up here, Kyle," it said. Kyle looked up and saw a beautiful rainbow stretching out of the sky! He had created a rainbow with the laser. + +He was so happy and he knew that he would never forget that special moment. From then on, whenever Kyle used the laser he remembered the beautiful rainbow it created. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jacky. He was always looking for new things to play with. One afternoon, Jacky had a great idea. He wanted to organize a party and invite his family and friends! He ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, let's organize a party!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Jacky! What kind of party do you want to have?" + +Jacky thought for a moment and said, "I want to have a shark party!" + +"A shark party?" Mom asked. "What do you mean by that?" + +"I want a party with a lot of shark decorations," Jacky said. "I want to have shark balloons, streamers and maybe even some shark costumes too!" + +Mom laughed and said, "Well, okay. We can make it happen! We will need to get some supplies and organize it all. I think if we work together, we will be ready in no time!" + +So Jacky and his mom got to work. They bought everything they would need for the party and organized the decorations. Soon, it was all ready! + +The guests arrived and they all had a great time. Everyone was so happy that Jacky had organized such a fun shark party. It was a day that Jacky would never forget! +Once upon a time there lived a family in a house. Every morning the family would all sit at the kitchen table and eat breakfast together. One morning the mama said, "We need to change something in the house. Does anybody have any ideas?" + +But nobody said anything. So she asked again, and this time the little girl nodded. The mama smiled, "Okay, what do you suggest?" + +The girl pointed to the wall and said, "I want to paint this wall yellow like the sun." + +The mama thought for a moment and then said, "That sounds fine. Let's do it!" + +So the family got to work. They moved the furniture and the girl painted the wall. But when the daddy tried to move a heavy armchair, it wouldn't budge. He tried and tried but the armchair wouldn't move. + +"Oh no!" sighed the mama. + +But the little girl had an idea. She put her shoulder against the armchair and pushed with all of her might. Suddenly it moved! + +The family cheered. The mama nodded and said, "That was really good thinking! Now the house looks fine!" +Sammy was a curious three-year-old. He liked to explore and find out about new things. Today, he was playing with his board. It was a big board with lots of numbers and shapes on it. Sammy loved playing on the board. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. Sammy got scared and he quickly moved away from the board. He looked around but he couldn't see anything. Sammy was so scared he lost the board. He quickly looked around but he couldn't find it. + +Sammy started to look everywhere for the board. He looked in all the corners of the room but he couldn't find it. Sammy was very upset, he wanted his board back. + +Finally, his dad saw how sad he was and he said, "Don't worry Sammy. Let's look together and I'm sure we can find your board". Together, they looked all around the house but eventually they found it. Sammy was so happy and he hugged the board tightly. +Once there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy always wanted to protect the baby. One day the mommy went out and left the baby with a surprise - a yummy treat! The baby was so hungry it was excited to eat. + +The baby wanted to eat the treat right away but the mommy said to wait. She said: "This treat is special and I need to protect it until I come back." The baby was excited and waited very patiently with anticipation. + +Finally the mommy came back and the baby ate the yummy treat. It was so delicious and the baby was very thankful for the surprise. The mommy smiled knowing she had kept the baby safe and protected. She did a great job! +Once upon a time, there was a jolly horse. Every day he would trot around the meadow. He ate grass and leaped over logs. One day he was looking for something new to explore, when he came across a big bowl of sweet apples. The horse couldn't believe it! He thought he had been given a special treat, so he started to eat as much as he could. + +He ate and ate until he couldn't eat any more. But then he started to feel very ill. He was spoiling himself with all the sweet apples. He lay down in the grass, feeling very sad. + +Luckily, a kind farmer came along and saw what had happened. He gave the horse a big pat on the back and said, "I know how to help you feel better." Then he gave him a big bowl of hay, and the horse felt much better. + +From then on, the jolly horse remembered to be careful with his treats so he wouldn't spoil himself again! +Mary was scared when she first moved into her new home. Her mom said it was a safe place, but she wasn't sure. Everywhere else, she had seen labels warning people not to go too close, so she kept to herself. + +But one day, she was brave and stepped outside into the garden. It was beautiful - there were trees, colourful flowers and even a pond! + +Curiosity made her proud and she felt safe, so she explored further. And then, sadly, she stumbled across an old label warning her not to touch the pond. She felt a shiver of fear, but it was too late. + +When Mary had touched the pond, she found out that it was full of thorns that had been hidden beneath the water. She suffered for days and her mom said it had been a lesson to stay safe and trust labels. Mary never forgot the lesson and from that day on, trusted labels to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tessa and Mary. They were the best of friends and always had fun together. + +One day, Tessa and Mary went to listen to music. When they arrived, they saw that all the music players were different colours. Some were blue and some were yellow, but there was one music player that was black. However, none of the players wanted to join together to make the best music. + +Tessa saw this, and an idea came to her. She said to Mary, “Let’s bring all the music players together. All the music players can join together to make the best music!†+ +Mary nodded and they quickly gathered the music players. Once they’d connected them all, they heard the most beautiful music they’d ever heard! + +Tessa and Mary taught us all a very valuable lesson that day. Sometimes we have to join together, even if we’re different colours, to create something amazing. +The playground was quite big and filled with a lot of things to play with. One of the favorite spots was the large swings. Joe, a three year old, liked to jump onto the swing, and it was so high that his feet almost touched the sky. + +One day, Joe’s mommy told him to go to the park to play. He was so excited that he ran there, and when he arrived, his eyes widened with surprise. There, in the corner of the park, lay a giant blackboard with colourful chalk sticks resting in a basket. + +Joe asked his mommy "Can I swing and draw on the blackboard too?". His mommy smiled and said "Sure, but you have to swing first." Joe nodded and jumped on the swing, going higher and higher until he almost touched the sky. + +When he was done, Joe rushed to the blackboard and started drawing. He drew butterflies, flowers, and rainbows. He was so happy that he didn't even care that it had started to rain. Joe was so absorbed in the moment that he almost forgot that he had gone to the park to swing. + +His mommy had set him up to discover a new way to express his creativity, and he had learned something special that day. Joe smiled brightly as he wiped the rain off of his drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a dog named Fred. Every day, Lily and Fred would go for a walk in the park. + +On this particular day, Lily sat by an old tree. She watched Fred sniffing around in the grass. Suddenly, she heard a loud crack. A man with a whip appeared from behind the tree. He shouted at Lily, “Keep away, girl!†+ +Lily got scared and started to cry. The man held up his whip. He looked thoughtful for a moment, and then lowered it. He said, “I’m sorry. But you should really keep away from here.†+ +Lily immediately ran away and never went back to the park again. Fred stayed behind, yelping as the man hit him with the whip. This was a very sad day, and all because Lily had been too close to the old tree. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl. She loved to go outside and pick berries. One day, she had a basket full of yummy berries! She was so excited to eat them. + +But then an old man came walking by. He said, "Do you want to tie this rope for me?" The girl said yes and she tied a pretty bowknot with the rope. + +The old man said, "Thank you for helping me. Please, have these berries." He filled the girl's basket with even more yummy berries. + +The girl was so happy! She said thank you, and filled her pockets with the fresh berries. She skipped home and enjoyed the pretty, delicious berries. + +The End. +Molly was playing with her friends. They were coloring their pictures with crayons. Molly loved all the different colors and was very excited as she worked on her picture. + +Suddenly, one of her friends started to complain. She grumbled about how she did not have the same colors. Molly knew that her other friends were grumpy and wanted to help. + +She went over to them and said, "What colors do you need? I can help." + +Her friends smiled and told her what colors they wanted. Molly gave them the colors they needed, and soon they were happy again. + +Molly was glad she could help her friends. She knew that complaining wouldn't get anyone anywhere. Together they finished their pictures, and they all had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a king who was very powerful. He had lots of helpers and treasures available to him, and he ruled over a large kingdom. + +One morning, the king woke up feeling particularly powerful. He wanted to keep having this feeling of control in the future, so he decided he deserved a bigger kingdom. He sent out his helpers to lands far and wide to search for more people to join his kingdom. + +The helpers searched high and low, but they could not find a bigger kingdom. Every place they looked the people already had a king, and they were not available to join the king's kingdom. This made the king very angry, and he started to fear he would not find anymore people to join his kingdom. + +When the helpers returned to tell him the news, the king got so mad that he demanded that they stay in his castle for the rest of their lives, as punishment. The helpers were so sad, but there was nothing they could do, since the king was in control. + +And so the king lost all his helpers and was left with only the kingdom he already had. The end. +John was a young boy who loved to dress up. He always thought of the most impressive ways to show off his clothes. One day he went into his backyard and noticed a beautiful tree. He quickly decided that he wanted to dress it up too! + +John found some balloons and decorations and started to hang them on the tree. He thought it looked very impressive! Right as he was finishing, he heard someone coughing from behind. He turned around and saw his dad. + +"John, what are you doing?!" his dad asked in an angry tone. "I'm dressing up the tree," John replied. His dad shook his head and told John that it was not allowed in the yard. John was sad and said he was sorry and took down the decorations. + +John was sad that he couldn't dress up the tree, but he still thought it was impressive. He knew his dad was just trying to keep the yard nice and clean, so he smiled and accepted it. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom wanted to act and play like the other children. So he asked his mom if he could go outside and play. + +Mama said, "Yes, but you must be obedient and not worry your teachers or friends". + +Tom smiled and ran outside. He started skipping around and singing. Then he saw his neighbor’s cat and thought of a nice way to act. He asked the cat if he wanted to play. + +The cat meowed and looked away, “No, I don’t want to play there’s too much to worry about.†+ +Tom was a bit sad but respected the cat’s wishes. He went back home and decided to help his mom in the kitchen. He was very obedient and happy to be able to help. + +His mom was so proud of him, she said “You listened to me and that made me happyâ€. Tom smiled and hugged his mom. +Wayne and his Mom were going on a jog together. It was a beautiful sunny morning. They both smiled and said, "Good morning!" together. + +Mom said, "Wayne, you look brilliant in your running shoes. Let's go for a jog!" They both started jogging together. Mom jogged faster than Wayne and he had to keep up with her. + +Wayne looked around and saw so many beautiful things. He saw birds singing, flowers blooming and the sun shining. He said, "Look at all the amazing things around us Mom! It's so beautiful!" + +When they finished their jog, Mom said, "Wayne, that was so much fun. Thank you for joining me. Let's do this again soon." Wayne smiled and said, "Thank you too, Mom. That was brilliant!" +Once upon a time there was a little car. His name was Bob. One day Bob decided to drive out of his driveway. He drove and drove and drove, but he could not hear a thing. He was deaf. + +Bob went to a big city and saw a man in the street. The man had a big arm so Bob decided to ask him for help. He pulled on the man's arm and asked him if he could hear anything. + +The man was very angry. He shouted at Bob and said: "I'm deaf, so no I cannot hear. Leave me alone!" + +Bob was very scared and ran away. But he soon got lost and he couldn't find his way home. He ended up stuck in the city, deaf and all alone. +Jon was a three year old boy. He and his mom went for a walk one day. They walked to a mailbox on a street corner. Jon saw the pale box and asked his mom why it was so pale. + +His mom told him it was a mailbox, and it was pale because not many people stopped to get their mail. She asked Jon if he wanted to leave a letter in the mailbox. He was very excited and ran back home. + +Jon grabbed a piece of paper and a pencil and wrote a letter to his grandmother. He wrote "Hello Grandma!" and put it in an envelope. He put a stamp on the envelope and ran back to the mailbox. + +Jon put the letter in the mailbox and his mom smiled at him. He felt satisfied knowing that his Grandma soon would get a letter from him. They left the mailbox and walked home, chatting about what else they could write in a letter. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kate. She was three years old and she had a delicate little pony, which she loved very much. One day she thought it would be fun to take a ride on her pony and so she took him out into the meadow. + +When they got there, Kate looked all around but couldn't see anyone. She asked her pony, "Do we trust anyone to stay here with us?" But the pony didn't answer. + +Kate decided to go for the ride on her own, leaving the pony behind. She thought, "I don't need to worry. No one will take my pony away from me." + +But when Kate came back from the ride she saw something very bad. Someone had taken her beloved pony away! + +Kate was very sad and decided to never trust anyone again. + +The moral of the story is that we must always be careful when trusting other people because not everyone is honest. We must learn to be careful with our things, even the most delicate ones. +Once there was a little girl. She was a bit unusual, but that was okay. One day, the girl noticed something strange happening. Everywhere she looked, things were increasing. The numbers were getting bigger and bigger. She couldn't understand why. The girl kept looking and counting and every time, the numbers were bigger. + +The girl knew she had to talk to someone about this. She ran to her parents and told them everything she saw. Her parents were surprised and so they asked her to show them. She took them to the place she saw before and they were amazed. Everywhere she pointed, the numbers were increasing. + +The girl's mom explained to her that the numbers were increasing because it was a special day. She said it was called "Multiplication Day" and it only happened once each year. The girl thought this was the most unusual and amazing thing ever. + +From then on, every year on Multiplication Day, the girl would go out and look for the increasing numbers. She was so excited to share her discovery with her friends and family. +Momma was baking a delicious nutty cake. It had all her favourite ingredients in it - flour, sugar, eggs and lots of nuts! She added them all to the bowl, stirred and poured the mixture into the baking tin. + +"Now it's time to pop the cake in the oven," said Momma. + +"Can I help?" asked three-year-old Bobby. + +Momma smiled, picked him up and put him on the kitchen stool. She grabbed a handful of nuts, picked out the broken ones and put the rest in the bowl with the cake mixture. + +"See Bobby, remember how you have to pick out the broken nuts?" said Momma. + +Bobby nodded and carefully picked out all the broken nuts. He put them aside and picked up the bowl. + +Momma slowly guided Bobby to the oven, helped him put the cake in and gave him a hug. + +"Good work!" said Momma. + +Bobby smiled and said, "I'll always remember to pick out the broken nuts!" +Once upon a time there were two best friends: a little boy and a little girl. They were always playing together and having fun. One day the little boy said to the little girl, "Let's share a color!" + +So the two friends went to find a color. They looked in the sky and all around until finally they found a color! It was blue, which is the prettiest color of all. + +So the two friends shared the color. They painted the walls, the toys, and even themselves with blue paint. They laughed and laughed at how silly they looked. + +The two friends agreed that from now on, blue would be their special color and whenever they painted something, they would always share blue. And if blue paint was not available, they would just mix other colors together to make blue until more was available. + +And they all lived happily ever after, sharing their special color. +Once upon a time there was an ugly sheep. It had a rough, gray coat and big spotty horns. Every day, the ugly sheep would try to relax and take a nap, but nothing seemed to calm it down. + +One day, the sheep was laying down near a big tree in the woods. Just then, a big, mean wolf came and started to growl at the sheep. The sheep tried to stand up and run away, but the wolf wouldn't let it. + +The sheep tried to relax, but it was too scared. The wolf snapped at the sheep and it started to run away as fast as it could. The wolf chased the sheep, and they ran until the ugly sheep couldn't run anymore. + +The wolf caught up to the sheep and grabbed it in his big teeth. The wolf ate the poor ugly sheep, and it was never seen again. The bad ending had come for the ugly sheep and it was never seen again. +In the bedroom was an old lamp. It had been there for many years and was now quite worn. + +One day the lamp was feeling quite bored. He wanted to do something special, so he decided to fly. + +He worked up his courage and flapped his wings. But then he realized that they were too rough to fly. He felt sad. + +Just then, the boy in the room noticed him. He looked at the lamp and said, "I'll help you fly". + +The boy then showed the lamp how to spread his wings really wide and flap them fast. Soon, the lamp was flying up and around the room. He was so happy that he could finally fly! + +The lamp and the boy flew around the room for a long time, enjoying themselves. When it was time for the boy to go to bed, the lamp said goodbye and flew away. He had a wonderful time and was so happy that the boy had helped him to fly. +Jim shook his head when he heard the loud noise coming from outside. He was feeling scared, but his mom gave him a nod so he knew it was ok. He peeked out the window and saw a big, yellow truck. + +Jim was still a bit nervous, so he decided to hide behind the curtain. He saw that the truck was shining a light on the house, and he knew he was safe. He watched as the big, yellow truck left, and he felt better knowing the coast was clear. + +After a while, Jim was feeling brave again. He pulled back the curtain, and saw that the night sky was lit up with stars. He smiled and nodded to himself; he knew he was alright. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old and loved to go for walks. + +On this particular day, Lily was walking in the park and saw a nut. It looked perfect! She went over to it and said, “I should take this nut home with me.†+ +Just then, her dad came up to her and said, “Lily, what do you have there?†+ +Lily showed him the perfect nut and said, “I found this nut and thought I could bring it home. Can I?†+ +Her dad smiled and said, “Yes, that’s a great idea. Let’s take it home and save it for later.†+ +So Lily and her dad continued their walk, with the perfect nut in tow. They were both very happy. +Christy was going to the park with her mom. She brought a bag to carry all the things she wanted to take with her. Before they left, her mom wanted to explain what was inside the bag. + +First, she said, was a snack. It was made of crunchy orange carrots. Christy was so excited to eat her snack. + +Next, her mom pulled out a big orange ball. It was a soccer ball. She told Christy she could kick it with her friends at the park. + +Lastly, her mom handed Christy a special orange hat. The hat was to keep the sun out of her eyes. Christy was so excited to show her friends her new hat. + +Now that Christy knew what was in her bag, she was ready to go to the park and have some fun. +Mama and her little girl were in the kitchen. The girl was happy, playing with her toys. Mama smiled and said, "Let's wash!" + +The girl laughed and said, "Wash where, Mama?" Mama pointed to the cushion on the sofa. "Let's wash that cushion," she said. + +The girl got a cloth and soapy water. They scrubbed and scrubbed, until the cushion was clean and shiny. It looked perfect. + +The girl hugged her mama and said, "Wow, Mama! We made something really perfect!" Mama smiled and said, "Yes, we did!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. He was very lonely, so he went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, he noticed something curious - the trees had no leaves and the sky seemed so close. When he looked up, he saw a ceiling made of stars, glittering like tiny diamonds in the night sky. + +He smiled, happy to have found such a beautiful place. But then he noticed something odd - it was so quiet and still. He felt even lonelier than before. + +Desperate for a friend, the little bear decided to lie down and make a wish upon the starry ceiling. He closed his eyes and said, "Please, can I have a friend?" + +Suddenly, he felt a gentle paw on his belly, and he opened his eyes to find a little cub sitting beside him. The cub said, "Hi, I'm here to be your friend. + +The little bear was overjoyed! He thanked the cub as they enjoyed the starry night together. From that day on, they were friends and were never lonely again. +Molly and her bear were playing in their garden one day. Suddenly a big dark shadow appeared in the sky. Molly felt scared. It was a cloud. She ran to her bear and hugged him tightly. They had a plan. + +Molly and her bear watched the cloud. It was moving slowly in the sky. It's shadows were long and wide. When the shadow touched the ground it hurt. The sun was getting lower and the shadows were getting longer. + +Molly and her bear went inside to get ready for bed. They looked out of the window and saw the cloud had gone. The sun was now a pink and orange colour. + +Molly and her bear felt happy. They knew their plan had worked and the sun was now safe again. They said goodnight to the setting sun and went to bed. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Tom. Tom liked to play his guitar. He hoped that one day he would be a famous musician. + +Tom practiced every day. His neighbours could hear his soft music. They said it sounded beautiful. + +One day, Tom gathered all his courage and sent a tape of his music to a record label. He waited and hoped that they would like his music. + +The weeks passed and finally, Tom got a letter! He was so excited. He opened it carefully and saw that the record label wanted to hear more of his music. + +The record label asked Tom to come to their studio and record some music. Tom was so happy. He thanked everyone for believing in him and for the chance to be a famous musician. +One day, two friends named Caroline and Joe went to the playground to play. They arrived and saw a game they had never seen before. + +Caroline asked her friend, "What game is this?" + +Joe answered, "I don't know. Let's try it!" + +The two friends began to play the game, but it didn't taste like anything. + +Caroline looked at Joe with a confused expression and said, "What does this taste like?" + +Joe laughed and said, "Nothing! You can't taste a game. That doesn't make sense. Let's keep playing and try to be honest so we can figure out how to play." + +The two friends kept playing until they figured out the rules of the game. They had fun playing together and became even better friends. +Tina was excited to go to the park with her Mom and Dad. She liked the park because there were always so many fun things to do. When they arrived, she spotted a colorful slide. She wanted to run right over and give it a try. But then she noticed that it looked a little dull. Her Mom noticed it, too. She told Tina that she and Dad would need to add some sparkles to the slide, so it was pretty enough for her to have fun sliding down. + +Tina and her parents worked together to make the slide look better. They added some paint, some glitter and extra sparkles. After it was all finished, the slide looked so different! Tina was so excited that she didn't even wait for her parents to try the slide first. She ran to the top and slid down in a flash! Now, the slide looked colorful and shiny enough for her to have fun sliding. + +Tina and her parents spent the rest of the afternoon at the park. They had a great time playing and sliding on the colorful slide together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anne. She was 3 years old and had a favorite cup. Every morning, Anne would take the cup to the kitchen and fill it with a drink. + +One day, when Anne went to grab her cup, she noticed that it was very tight. But she still managed to pick it up. + +Anne then asked her mom, “What happened to my cup?†+ +Her mom replied, “It has started to rot. We will have to buy you a new cup soon.†+ +Anne was sad that her cup was going to rot, but she was excited to go out and buy a new one! So they went to the store and chose the perfect cup. It was blue with a rainbow design. Anne was thrilled with her new cup and couldn't wait to use it! +Once upon a time there was a youth who wanted to go to the park. He asked his parents if he could go and they said yes. He was so excited to go! + +He arrived at the park and it was beautiful. The trees were tall and the sky was a bright blue. He saw the graceful birds flying around the flowers. He wanted to join in the fun! + +He spotted a group of children playing in the playground and he ran over to join them. One of the children said, "Hey, can I park with you?" + +The girls looked at each other and smiled. "Yes," they said. "You can park with us." + +So they all had a wonderful time playing together. They were laughing and having fun, and the youth was feeling so graceful and happy. + +He thanked the girls for letting him park with them, then he said goodbye and ran off to go home. He was so glad he had gone to the park that day! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little bird. His name was Billy and he was very persistent. Billy wanted to go on a sailing adventure. + +So one day, he flew to a big lake. The lake was so beautiful and he was very excited. He saw a melon floating in the lake. Billy decided the melon would be his boat. + +Billy gave the melon a push and he started sailing. He sailed around the lake, faster and faster. He was having such a great time! + +Suddenly, the wind stopped and his boat stopped too. Billy was determined to get his boat going again. He worked very hard until the wind blew and he was sailing again. + +Billy sailed and sailed. He sailed until the sun went down and the stars came out. He was so happy that he had made his sailing adventure happen. + +The next day, Billy flew home with a big smile on his face. He was so proud to have been so persistent and accomplished his sailing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl with a shield. She wanted to gain something special with her shield. Every day, she would go out searching for the right thing to gain with it. + +One day, she encountered a rude person. He was very mean to her, and she felt sad. But, she decided to use her shield and the person suddenly stopped being rude. He looked friendly and kind now, and he offered her something. He said she could gain a wonderful gift from him, if she used her shield. + +The young girl happily accepted the offer and she was delighted when she opened the box and found a beautiful necklace inside. From then on, she knew that her shield could help her to gain wonderful things. +Mack and his dog went for a walk. Mack had a big, blue handle in his hand. The handle was from his toy car, and it was time to make the car zoom! + +Mack said to his dog, "Come on! Let's go find a clear path to make the car zoom!" + +Mack and his dog raced down the street, looking for the perfect place. Then they saw a wide, grassy field with no one around. This was the perfect place to make their car zoom! + +Mack put his car down and gave a fierce pull of the handle. Suddenly, the car zoomed across the field. The car zipped around in circles and Mack and his dog chased it, laughing. + +The car zoomed past them and out of sight, but they could still hear its fierce engine. It was a great adventure! +One day, Joey saw a man with a warm gun. He was shooting in the park. Joey was very curious and asked the man, "What are you shooting?" + +The man smiled and said, "I'm shooting a toy gun. It's very safe." + +Joey thought it was exciting and asked, "Can I shoot too?" + +The man smiled again and said, "Sure. Here, hold this gun and I'll show you how." + +The man showed Joey how to aim and then said, "Ok, now give it a try. Just remember the tip: Aim carefully and don't forget to keep your fingers away from the trigger." + +Joey squeezed the trigger and the gun made a loud noise. He was so excited that he jumped up and danced around. He kept shooting until the gun ran out of bullets. + +When he was done, the man gave him a pat on the back and said, "Good job, Joey. You shoot very well. Now let's go get a warm drink to celebrate!" +Once upon a time, there was a pirate. He lived far away in an unknown place. Every day he went out on his boat to have fun. + +One day, the pirate found something in the sea. He could not see it very clearly. He took it out of the sea and it fit nicely in his hands. + +The pirate was very excited. He had never seen such a thing. It was like a box, but it was unknown. He put it in his pocket. + +On his way back home, the pirate noticed something strange was happening. The box was shaking and making a noise! Then, it opened! + +Inside the box was a surprise - a treasure map! The pirate smiled and said, “This will fit perfectly in my room.†And so the pirate sailed away to find his treasure. The end. +Once there was a little boy named John who lived in a town far away. He had a van and he wanted to share it with his friends. +John went to all the houses in his town and asked if he could share his van. Everyone was very happy to share. +John and his friends had lots of fun with the van. They played and laughed and sang songs. They drove around the town and all the other little children came out to join in the fun. +John shared his van and enjoyed spending time with all the other children in his town. They laughed and smiled and had lots of fun. +John and his friends had the best time ever, and they all agreed to share the van every week. +Once there was a girl named Anna who liked to dance. One day, she went to the store and saw a very expensive stair for sale. She was so excited to see it and she just had to get it. + +When her mom bought it for her, Anna started jumping up and down with glee. She brought the stair back home and placed it in the living room. Every day, she would use it to practice her dance moves. + +Anna was so happy that she could now dance on her own stair. She would turn on the music and let go of all her worries as she danced all around the room. She would twirl and jump and laugh with joy. Anna was always so happy when she was dancing on her stair. + +The end. +Once upon a time, a mommy and her three year old daughter were out for a nice walk. As they walked, they came across a big puddle in the road. + +The little girl stopped and looked at the puddle. She looked back at her mommy and asked, "Mommy, what can I do?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Let's raise our feet high and we will jump over the puddle." + +The three year old smiled and did as her mommy said. She jumped high over the puddle and landed safely on the other side. + +Mommy said, "Good job! That was a nice way to make sure we avoided the puddle!" + +From that day on, the three year old remembered what her mommy had said. She always tried her best to raise her feet and jump over any puddles she encountered. + +The moral of this story is to always remember to think ahead and make the best choices for yourself. Taking the time to raise your feet and jump over puddles can lead to greater success! +Once upon a time there was a smart girl. Her name was Sally. One day, Sally wanted to go outside to play in the park. Her mom said yes, but she had to wear a glove to protect her from the cold. + +Sally was so happy to go outside. She ran and ran through the park and she went to the play area. There she found a young boy screaming and no adults nearby. + +Sally approached the boy and asked him what was wrong. He told Sally that he had lost his glove and his mom was so mad at him. She said he was not being smart and had to go home. + +Sally felt sympathy for the little boy. She thought for a moment and then quickly took off her glove and gave it to the boy. + +The boy was so happy to have his glove back and Sally could see the joy in his face. She gave him a big hug and told him that being smart doesn't mean to be selfish, but to help and share with those in need. + +The moral of the story is that we should be smart, not only by thinking of our own needs but also of others too. +Once upon a time, there was a wide potato. The potato was sad and started to cry. Everyone around the potato wondered why it was so sad. + +So, a kind little bird flew down and asked the potato why it was crying. The potato told the bird that it wanted to be cooked and eaten. The bird thought and suggested that the potato should jump into a pot of boiling water. + +So, the wide potato hopped into the pot of boiling water. Everyone cheered and waited for the potato to cook. After a while, the tasty potato was ready and everyone happily enjoyed it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ruby who loved to play in her garden. Every day she would visit her garden and explore all the wonderful sights. + +One day, she noticed something special. She saw a big hole in the middle of her garden. It was an important hole, and she was excited to see what was inside! + +Ruby carefully walked up to the hole and peered inside. She could see lots of things, including a bright red ball, a funny looking hat, and some chocolates! + +Ruby popped her head out of the hole and shouted out loud "Wow! What's this hole and what's inside?" + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from above. Her mum was looking down at her. "That is a treasure hole, Ruby," she said. "Inside the hole you'll find lots of special things that you can use to play with. It's very important - don't forget to put everything back when you're done!" + +Ruby smiled with delight. She knew the treasure hole was something special and she couldn't wait to explore it. From that day on, Ruby included the treasure hole in all of her adventures and play time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was playing in her garden when she saw something amazing. It was a big, tall building, with lots of colourful windows. + +She wanted to get closer, so she ran to the building and stopped. The little girl surveyed the building and thought it was very beautiful. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a voice. She looked around and saw a man standing there, smiling at her. + +"Hello little one," said the man. "Dress you like to see the inside of this building?" + +"Yes please," said the little girl, excitedly. + +The man was happy to show her around. As she followed him, the little girl was amazed at everything she saw. The walls were so big, and the ceilings so high. Everywhere was so colourful and bright. + +When they reached the roof, the man and the little girl stood and looked out over the city. They could see the buildings stretching far away in all directions. The view was simply amazing. + +The man and the little girl smiled at each other and they both knew they had just shared something very special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sunshine. She was very curious about the world and enjoyed exploring the beautiful garden in her backyard. One day, Sunshine was out playing when she noticed the most magnificentflower blooming in the garden. + +Excited, she walked up to take a closer look. “What is this?†Sunshine asked. + +Her mom replied, “That's a sunflower – it's a very useful flower.†+ +Sunshine enjoyed playing with the sunflower and learning about all the different ways it could be useful. For example, she was delighted to discover that the petals of the flower could be used to make bookmarks. + +The moral of Sunshine's story is that things may look different and unusual at first, but you can often find useful things if you take the time to explore. +John loved exercise. Every morning he would wrap up his blanket and go for a run around the block. He would also do a lot of push-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups. But the more he practiced, the more difficult it became for him to keep up. + One day, John was running so fast that he got too close to the edge of the road. He tripped and fell in the way of a moving car. The car wrapped up John and he was very badly hurt. He was taken to the hospital and never returned home again. +Molly was walking through the park with her mum. The grass was bright green, and they could see lots of birds chasing each other in the sky. +Molly felt something tickle her arm and saw a grasshopper. It was hopping around, and she followed it. She was only three so she couldn't move very quickly, but she tried to stay close to the grasshopper. +Suddenly, Molly stumbled and fell over into a bush. Her mum suggested looking around to see if she could find something. +Molly peered into the bush and saw a tiny hole. She put her eye up to the hole and noticed something sparkling inside. She carefully pushed aside some twigs and leaves until it was in sight - a tight little box. She opened it and, inside, were two shiny coins. + +Molly was so excited that she ran back to her mum. She showed her the coins and told her what she had found. Her mum smiled and hugged her tightly, happy that Molly had been careful and listen to her suggestion. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He wanted to borrow a bicycle from his best friend. He went to his house and asked, "Can I borrow your bicycle please?" + +His best friend smiled. "Of course!" He said. So the bald man took the bicycle and went for a ride. He went around the park and had so much fun! + +He came back to his best friend's house and said, "Thank you for letting me borrow your bicycle. It was so much fun!" + +His best friend smiled and said, "Anytime! You can borrow it as much as you want." + +So the bald man took the bicycle and went for so many rides. He was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little shrimp. She was brave and adventurous. One day, the shrimp decided to take a swim in the big lake. She saw lots of fish and played with them for a while. + +But then, she saw something a bit more dangerous. A big fish! It wasn't like the other small, friendly fish. The shrimp was scared, so she quickly turned around and started to swim away. + +But the big fish was too fast. It chased after the shrimp and kept following her. But then, when the shrimp got close enough to the shore, something amazing happened. A big bird flew down and scared the fish away! + +The shrimp was so happy to be free again, so she swam all the way back to the safety of her home. From then on, she knew to never return to the dangerous lake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three-years-old and liked to lay in the grass and look at the clouds in the sky. One day, Sarah decided to explore a new part of the forest. She came across a deep, dark cave and she decided to go inside. + +When Sarah entered the cave, she heard a strange voice. It was a witch! The witch said to Sarah in a serious tone, "How dare you enter my cave! What are you doing here?" + +Sarah was scared but she managed to say, "I was just curious and looking around." + +The witch then said, "You should never have come here. You must leave now, or something serious might happen to you." + +After Sarah left the cave, she never went back. She remembered the witch's words and took them to heart. But little did she know, a big surprise was waiting for her around the corner! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ann. She was only three, but she was very brave. + +One morning, Ann put on her cute little shoes, grabbed her purple backpack, and marched off. She wanted to go on a tour of the neighborhood. + +As Ann marched around the block, she saw many wonderful things. She saw trees, flowers, bugs and even a friendly dog. + +Then, Ann heard a voice. "Who's there?" she said. + +It was Mrs. Smith, the nice lady down the street. "Hey there, Ann. What are you doing?" asked Mrs. Smith. + +Ann smiled. "I'm on a tour!" she said. "It's so much fun." + +Mrs. Smith laughed. "Well, have a good time!" she said. + +Ann thanked Mrs. Smith and marched away. She made it back home safely and was very happy with her tour. It had been the cutest tour ever! +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and very curious. One day she saw her daddy with a hammer in his hand. She was excited and asked, "Daddy, what are you doing?" + +"I am going to make something," he said. Jane wanted to help. She asked for a hammer, but her daddy said it was too big for her. Jane sighed. + +But then he smiled and gave her a small toy hammer. Jane was glad and started to pound away. She hit the ground with her hammer, making little holes. She was so excited and asked her daddy what she was making. + +He smiled and said, "A garden!" Jane couldn't believe that something so small could make such a big garden. She was very glad and hugged her daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Aaron. He was only three years old, and he loved to have fun. + +One day, he was playing in the park when he saw a big bucket by the side of the slides. + +Aaron was so excited, so he asked his mum if he could take the bucket to play with. His mum said yes, but she also warned him to take good care of it. + +When it was time to go home, Aaron remembered the bucket and ran back to the park to get it. But when he got back, it was gone! Someone had taken it! + +Aaron was really embarrassed, so he went home very ashamed. When he got home, he told his mum what had happened. + +His mum was very understanding, and she told Aaron that it's important we always take good care of things that we borrow, or it might embarrass us. + +Aaron learned an important lesson that day: taking good care of things is important! +Once there was a little girl named Abbie. She loved to explore and find new things. One day Abbie decided to follow a mysterious wagon that was coming down the street. Unfortunately, Abbie got too close to the wagon and it started to speed up. Abbie could not stop running and she started to get scared. + +The wagon seemed to be moving faster and faster. Abbie’s heart was pounding, but she kept following it. Eventually Abbie was too far away from home and she got lost. She started to cry, having no idea which way to go. + +After what felt like hours, Abbie finally saw the mysterious wagon again. She ran towards it, hoping to find her way home. But when she reached the wagon, she found out it was abandoned and there were no signs of anyone around. Abbie was all alone and still very far away from home. + +So Abbie was stuck, with no way out. The bad ending was that she never found her way back. Poor Abbie had to spend the night alone in the woods, far away from home. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah wanted to play the trumpet, so her dad got her a reliable one for her birthday. But Sarah didn't know how to play the trumpet, so she lied and said she did. + +Sarah's dad heard her playing and thought it sounded great, but it was actually her toy bear that was making the noise. + +Sarah knew she had lied, so she tried to tell her dad the truth. But she was scared he would be mad, so she kept quiet. + +But then her dad asked her to play the trumpet at a special church event! Sarah was nervous but knew this was her chance to tell the truth. + +So Sarah politely said that she didn't know how to play the trumpet and asked if her dad could help her learn. + +Her dad smiled and said that of course he could. So Sarah started practising, and in no time at all she was able to make real music on the trumpet. + +From then on, Sarah decided to always be reliable and never lie again! +James was 3 years old. He had a big decision to make. Should he choose the red ball or the blue ball? He thought and thought, but he just couldn't decide. Then, he had a great idea. He would have a fine test. + +James put the two balls in the drain. He took a deep breath and looked at them closely. The red one was shiny and smooth. It was also very light. But the blue one was not so fine. It was heavy and kind of bumpy. James thought for a few moments, then he chose the red one. + +James was very proud of himself. He had made the right decision! He took the red ball out of the drain and hugged it tightly. He had chosen a great ball to keep and play with. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy ostrich. It used to pick flowers in the garden everyday. One day, it saw a delicious looking carrot. It picked it up and started eating it. The ostrich was so happy and began to pick up more carrots. The ostrich was now getting very strong from all the healthy vegetables it was eating. + +Soon, it had lots of energy to run and play. It started running around the garden, picking up even more carrots along the way. Then one day, it decided to try and fly. It ran and ran until it was ready for take off. Miraculously, it hopped off the ground and flew! + +The ostrich was having so much fun flying around and picking carrots as it soared through the sky. Finally, it landed back in the garden and ran off to show its friends what it had learned. From that day forward, the ostrich was always flying around, picking veggies and having a good time! +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to play. One day he saw a big vase in his house. It was made of glass and was very sparkly in the sun. + +Jack looked at it and said "I want to jump on it!" His mom said "No, Jack! That vase is fragile! You'll get hurt!" + +But Jack's mom was not quick enough. Jack was already running and jumping on the vase. He jumped as high as he could, but then the vase fell down and shattered into pieces. + +Jack was so sad, he started to cry. His mom said "It's alright Jack. We can still save the pieces of the vase." They started to pick up all the pieces and put them in a box. + +Jack and his mom went to the kitchen and Jack helped his mom wrap the pieces of the vase with wet towels. Then, they put the pieces back together. + +When the vase was back together, it was just as sparkly as it was before. Jack and his mom were so happy! They hugged each other and laughed. +Once upon a time, there was a flower that loved to dance in the wind. But because it was a shy flower, it decided to hide behind a veil. + +One day, the wind came and said, "Come out and dance with me." The flower smiled but stayed behind the veil, afraid of being seen. + +But the wind was patient. "I won't hurt you, flower. It's okay to come out," it said softly. + +Finally, the flower mustered up the courage to come out from its veil. Its petals glimmered as it swayed in the calm breeze. + +The wind laughed as the flower danced and said, "See, that's not so bad, is it? You should trust each other, because only together can you both be happy." + +The flower nodded and felt glad it had trusted the wind. From then on, the flower and the wind danced together in the wind, never needing a veil again. + +Moral of the story: Trust is important in any relationship. Taking chances can be scary but with trust and patience, you will find joy. +Once there was a girl who wanted to do well in school. She worked hard on her schoolwork to make sure she got a good score. But the work was difficult and the girl was getting frustrated. + +Then the girl's mom saw she was struggling and offered to help. The mom showed the girl how to do her work in a helpful way. She wrote down steps for the girl to follow which made it easier for her to understand the work. + +The girl followed the steps and worked hard. She was happy when she finally finished and was able to show her mom the score she got. The girl was overjoyed - she had done well! The girl thanked her mom for being so helpful and they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so intelligent and she wanted to go on a big search. She loved to sail and explore new places. + +One day, she decided to take her boat out for a sail. She was excited to look for new things and to find out what she could find! + +When she was sailing, she found a big island that she had never seen before. She was so curious and wanted to explore the island. She looked around and found lots of interesting things. + +She kept sailing around the island and finally found a special present in the woods. It was a wonderful surprise and she brought it back home with her. That day was such a great adventure! +Teddy was a three-year-old living in the city. He was always excited when it was a sunny day because he could play outside with his friends. The day felt so special, he asked his Mom if he could go outside. She said yes and Teddy quickly ran out into the sun. + +He and his friends took turns playing tag and they laughed and smiled at one another. Then one of the kids had an idea. He suggested they jump off a big rock nearby. Everyone else was so excited they ran off without a thought. All of them but Teddy. + +Teddy wasn't so sure. He tried to slip away, but his friends noticed him. They convinced him to join them and so he followed. + +At the top of the rock, Teddy felt very nervous. He tried to tell the other kids he didn't want to jump, but the kids just laughed and waved their hands at him. He wanted to slip away again, but this time nobody was paying attention. + +So Teddy jumped. He was scared from the moment he left the top of the rock, but his fear left him as he smashed into the ground. All he felt was a sudden match of pain and a bitter taste that filled his mouth. + +Teddy was quickly taken to the hospital, where the doctors tried to help him. But it was no use. Teddy couldn't move. He was paralyzed from the fall. In one moment his +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. He was so lazy, he sat in the same spot all day. One day, he decided to take a nap. As he was dreaming, a grape rolled over to him. The cat opened one eye, a little curious. + +He asked the grape, "What do you want?" The grape didn't reply. It just sat there in front of the cat. The cat asked again and again, but still the grape didn't reply. + +The cat got up and walked over to the grape. He sniffed it and asked one last time: "What do you want?" To the cat's surprise, the grape finally replied! + +It said, "I want to be eaten". So the lazy cat gobbled the grape up. It was so sweet and juicy! The cat lay down and purred as he enjoyed his tasty treat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a special gear. It was all original and very special, with pretty different colors. + +One day, the gear was left alone so it decided to spin around and around. It spun and spun and the colors mixed together. It spun so much it made a glitter sparkle in the air. + +Eventually the gear got tired of spinning, so it stopped and looked around. It was so surprised to see that around it everything had changed! The colors of the gear were now so much different from the colors before. + +The gear was so excited - it was now even more original! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a rare picture. She wanted to fix the picture, but she didn't know how. So she asked her mom for help. + +Mom said, "Let me see the picture." She looked at it very carefully. Then she said, "I think I know how to fix it." + +The mom found some tape, a brush, and some glue. She used the brush to dust off the picture. Then she used the tape to stick the pieces of the picture back together. Then she put some glue on the back of the picture to make it strong. + +Finally, the picture was fixed. The little girl was so happy and she hugged her mom. From then on, the little girl would take very good care of her rare picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. Lily loved the beautiful things she saw in life. One day, Lily went on a walk in the woods near her house. As she walked, she wanted to whistle her favourite tune. So she puckered her lips and blew, and soon a sweet and happy whistle was playing in the air. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a bush with blueberries on it! She was so excited because she'd never seen a blueberry bush before. As she picked the sweet blueberries, she saw something else - a pink bird! It was so pretty and it was chirping softly. + +Lily decided to make the bird a special treat and picked out the ripest blueberries. She put the blueberries in a big bowl, and she began to whistle softly. The pink bird loved the tune and hopped right into the bowl, enjoying the delicious blueberries. + +Lily smiled at the pink bird and went back home, happy that she had seen such a wonderful bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She wanted to pick a peach from a tree in her front garden. The tree was very tall, and Emma was too little to reach the peaches. + +One day, Emma's Dad came to help her. He said: "Let's try and manage to pick this peach together, Emma." + +They both tried to reach for the peach, but it was just too high. Emma started to cry and said to her Dad, "It's too hard to manage". + +Her Dad thought for a minute and had an idea. They both pulled the tree towards them and managed to reach the peaches. Finally, Emma managed to grab a little peach and was very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named May. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. One morning she woke up feeling kind of cold. She looked out the window and saw that it was raining outside. + +May decided to stay inside and write a message of love to her mummy and daddy. She used her very best handwriting and drew a picture of a heart on the paper. + +Later on, her mum came home from work and saw May's message. She smiled at it and said, "Sweetheart, that's a beautiful message of love. I love it!" May was so happy, she felt like flying! + +The rain kept falling outside, but inside May's heart was warm. Love can make even the coldest days feel warm and cozy. +One day, Sam and his mommy were playing in the garden. Suddenly, Sam saw a scary bug and ran away. +"Don't be fearful Sam," said Mommy. "It won't hurt you." +But Sam didn't listen. He ran and ran until he suddenly disappeared. +"Where did Sam go?" said Mommy. She was very worried. +She searched and searched every day, but Sam was nowhere to be found. She felt so sad. +Then, one week later, Mommy heard a voice from the garden. It was Sam! He had come back. +"Where did you go, Sam?" asked Mommy. +"I remembered you said the bug won't hurt me," said Sam. "So I wasn't scared anymore. I just wanted to come back!" +Mommy smiled and hugged Sam tightly. She was so glad that he was back safe and sound. +There was a carpet in a room. It was a special carpet that nobody else had. Everyone in the house was very lucky to have the carpet. + +One day, the three year old noticed that the carpet had disappeared. He started to search all around the house, but he could not find the carpet. + +He asked his parents where it had gone, but they just shook their heads. They said, "It's gone! We don't know what happened to it." + +The three year old was very sad. He felt so lucky to have the carpet, but now it was gone. He just couldn't understand what had happened to it. He would never get to enjoy the carpet again. +Once upon a time there was an old barn in the countryside. Inside the barn lived a family of bunnies. They had lived in the barn for many years and never had any problems. + +One day, their mum bunny warned them to stay away from the barn. She told them it was an important place that they mustn't disturb. Even though the bunnies wanted to explore, they still listened to their mum bunny and kept away from the barn. + +But one day one of the small bunnies ignored his mum's warnings. He slipped into the barn and noticed that the floor of the barn was full of hay. He thought it would be fun to play in the hay, so he started jumping around. + +Just as he was jumping, he heard a noise. He quickly stopped and saw a bigger bunny coming out of a corner of the hay. The bunny was very angry! + +The little bunny apologised and promised to never go into the barn again. He thanked his mum bunny for warning him to stay away. He knew that it was very important to listen to her warnings. +There was a fat mouse who lived in a small hole in the wall. He was always looking for new places to explore. One day, he came across an old door. He wanted to see what was behind it, but he was too small to open it. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It asked, "Who's there?" + +The mouse was scared, but he answered. "I'm a mouse," he said. + +Then the voice said, "What are you doing here?" + +The mouse thought for a moment, then said, "I'm looking for a way to get inside." + +The voice said, "I can help you, but first you must answer a question. Do you want to come inside?" + +The mouse said, "Yes!" + +The voice said, "Well, then I will open the door for you." With a loud creak, the door opened. The mouse smiled and stepped inside. He had never seen such a wonderful place before. He knew he had made the right decision. +Once there was a brave little girl. She lived in a small house by the sea. Her name was Emma, and she loved the sound of the waves coming from the ocean. + +One day, Emma's mom asked her to help bake some cookies. Emma had never done that before, so she was a little bit scared. But with her mom's help, Emma slowly started to understand how to make the yummy treats. + +When they were finished, Emma and her mom brought the cookies outside. Emma was so excited because it was a sunny day, and she wanted to go outside and play. + +Suddenly, the sky grew dark and it started to rain. Emma's mom gave Emma an umbrella to keep herself dry. Emma was so brave - she opened up the umbrella and kept on playing, even when the rain got heavier and the wind blew hard. + +At the end of the day, Emma was exhausted, but happy. She had been brave enough to make cookies, and brave enough to go play in the rain. Emma was proud of herself for facing her fears. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom lived near the sea, in a small village. As Tom was walking near the shore of the sea one day, he noticed something quiet. It was a dolphin! Tom was amazed. + +He watched the dolphin playing in the sea. Suddenly, he realized how lucky he was to be able to experience such a thing. He smiled, feeling happy and content. + +Tom realized how important it is to be grateful for the special things in life. He decided that he should recommend to everyone to take the time to appreciate the wonderful dolphins and be thankful. + +Tom became the happiest boy because he knew he will always remember to take the time to appreciate the wonderful but quiet dolphins. +Once upon a time, there was a good man. He was always happy and kind. + +One day he was walking in a park, and he saw a ball lying on the ground. He decided to pick it up and kick it. He was having lots of fun kicking the ball wide and far. + +Suddenly, the ball bounced and hit a man's waist. The man was surprised, and he frowned and grumbled. But the good man just smiled and said sorry. He asked the man if he wanted to play too. + +The man was so touched that the good man was so kind, that he agreed. They kicked the ball all around the park, having a good time. + +The good man was happy that day. He had made a new friend, and shared a good time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved the night sky. Every night he would watch from his window at all the stars up in the sky and dream of what it must be be like to reach for them. He was so curious about the stars and wished he could fly up and explore what was beyond. + +One night, he noticed one star was brighter than the others. It was a beautiful golden star that looked so different from the other stars. He asked his mom what it was. His mom smiled and said, ’That is your special star. It will lead you on an adventure, if you are brave and creative enough.’ + +So the little boy wondered what the adventure could be. He was excited, but also a bit scared. His mom encouraged him and said, ’The star will lead the way. Be brave and step out of your comfort zone to explore what you can do.’ + +The little boy took a deep breath and said, ’I'm ready!’ With that, the star began to sparkle and shine brighter than ever, leading the way for the little boy. As the little boy explored, he saw the most amazing things. He felt so creative and alive, stretching his imagination beyond what he ever thought possible. + +Although the adventure was unknown and uncertain, the little boy took a leap of faith and followed the star. He finally realized that with creativity and bravery, anything +Once there was a little ant named Yilla. Yilla liked to stretch out every morning in the sun. On one particular morning, Yilla noticed a big, green leaf. She decided she wanted to stretch out on it. Yilla stretched out her toes and felt the smoothness of the leaf beneath her. + +But Yilla's joy was short-lived. As she tried to relax and enjoy the sun, she heard an angry buzz nearby. Looking up, Yilla saw a big, red wasp flying towards her. The wasp wanted the leaf all for itself. Yilla ran quickly away, but the wasp was too fast. It stung Yilla and she felt a hurt in her side. + +Yilla knew that the only way to escape the wasp was to get away from the leaf. She ran and ran until she felt safe. + +That day, Yilla learned that sometimes when you stretch too far, you might get hurt. +John and Tom were best friends. Every day they would meet in the garage to play. They would share their toys and have lots of fun. + +One day, John was a bit naughty. He refused to share his special toy with Tom. He kept it all to himself and would not let Tom play. + +Tom was so upset. He tried to tell John that it's important to be tidy and share with friends, but John refused to listen. + +Eventually, Tom could not take it anymore and ran away. He refused to come back and play with John ever again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very brave and loved exploring. One day, she went for a walk in the park. As she walked, she noticed an amazing shadow. It was a big, beautiful shadow of a tree. She wanted to get closer to the shadow, but as she got nearer, the shadow started to move. + +The little girl was scared, but she was also brave. She kept walking until the shadow said "hello! You can drink from me." The girl was so surprised and asked the shadow what it meant by drink. The shadow told her that if she drank its water, she would be able to fly. + +The girl was so excited and amazed. She wanted to try it, so she took a sip, and oh my! She was flying! She had so much fun, flying around above the trees. But then, a storm cloud came and the little girl had to come back down. + +The little girl had an amazing adventure that day. She made a new friend, the shadow, and even got to fly! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was a very gifted child and had lots of talents, so her mother was very proud of her. One day, Emily wanted to help her mother with housework and asked if she could lend a hand. Her mother accepted the kind offer. Emily lent her hand and her mother was very pleased. + +Emily and her mother worked together, but Emily had a hard time helping out because she was still very young and small. But still, no matter how hard it was, Emily kept lending a hand to her mother and eventually, the housework was done. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to lend a helping hand. Even if it's hard, it's important to keep on trying and to never give up! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joey. Joey was three years old and he wanted to go to the supermarket. So Joey and his mom went to the store and he saw the steak. Joey asked his mom for the steak and it looked so delicious. But his mom said no, the steak is too difficult for Joey to eat. Joey was disappointed and he paused to think. Then he realized that he should listen to his mom and understand that she was only trying to do what was best for him. So he thanked her and went home without the steak. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to listen to your parents and to understand that even if their decisions don't always make you happy, they know what's best for you. +It was spring and the flowers started to bloom in the garden. Joanna loved playing in the garden, it was her most favorite place. She ran around the garden and chased after the butterflies. + +"Look," she said as she pointed to the flowers, "they are so pretty". + +Her mom was standing next to her and she smiled. + +"Yes," she said, "the flowers are blooming and that makes me happy". + +Joanna hopped around the garden and she saw an interesting piece of wire. + +"What is this?" she asked her mom. + +Her mom smiled. + +"It's a piece of wire," she said. "It will help make gardening easier". + +Joanna grabbed on to the wire and smiled. She started to make shapes with it. She made a circle, a square and a heart. She was so excited to learn how to make something with the wire. + +At the end of the day, they both looked at the garden and smiled. Joanna had helped make the garden look more beautiful by learning how to use the wire. The flowers continued to bloom, making the garden look brighter and cheerier. +One morning, Jack woke up to a gray sky. He was feeling brave and wanted to explore. He grabbed his round red ball and went outside. He began running and rolling the round ball along the grass. + +Suddenly, he felt something pushing back against the ball. He looked around and saw a gray dog, who was playing with his ball! Jack tried to get his ball back, but the dog was too quick. The dog was playing a game of catch and wouldn't let Jack resist! + +Jack tried to come up with a trick to get his ball back. He started running around the dog in circles, thinking and trying to come up with a plan. Finally, he had an idea - he started throwing twigs at the dog. + +The dog was startled and dropped the ball. That was Jack's chance! He ran fast and grabbed the round ball. He ran back towards his house with the gray sky, ball in hand. Jack had done it - he had resisted the dog and won his ball back! +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little girl named Jane. Every day, Jane took the bus to school. One day, when she arrived at the bus stop, she noticed that the bus driver wasn't there. Jane knew the importance of being on time, so she started to walk to school. On her way, she met an old man who was looking for his way back to his home. Jane said to him, “I am going to school. Would you like to come with me?†+ +The old man happily agreed and the two of them walked together. When they reached Jane’s school, she realized that the old man was an old teacher from her school. He had gotten lost on his way back from the market. + +Jane said to the old teacher, “I'm glad that I was able to help you. But next time, don't forget to return the favor!†The old teacher smiled and said, “Yes, I should never forget to return kind gestures. Always remember to be helpful and kind to others.†+ +Jane thanked him and wished him a good day. She then happily went to school and realized the importance of being kind and helping others in need. From that day on, she promised to never forget to return kind gestures, and to be as helpful as she can. +One day, Lucy and her brother Peter were playing together outside. Peter loved to race around the garden, but Lucy was scared of going too fast. + +"Come on," said Peter. "Let's race!" + +Lucy sighed. "Racing is so foolish," she said. + +Peter laughed. "It's not that foolish!" he said. "Anyway, I'll race you to the safe!" The safe was a big tree at the end of the garden. + +Lucy was still scared, but she knew her brother was right. So, she took a deep breath and raced off with him. The two of them ran as fast as they could, and soon they were there. + +"I won!" Peter said, panting. + +"Yes, you did," laughed Lucy. Even though she had lost the race, she felt much more daring now that she had taken part. She realized that sometimes it was okay to be a bit foolish! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Frank and Sarah who went to the safari. They both sat in the car, looking out the window and admiring all the animals. Suddenly Sarah pointed and whispered, "Look Frank, there's a lion!" The lion was broken, as it was missing a tooth. She said, "Let's go help it." + +Frank was scared but Sarah was brave and said, "There's nothing to worry about, a lion can't hurt us if we help it." So the friends slowly stepped out of the car and walked closer to the lion. As they whispered to it, they noticed the lion had a thorn in its paw. + +Frank and Sarah carefully took it out, while the lion purred. When they were done, the lion quietly thanked them and then vanished. The friends knew they had done something special - they had helped someone in need. + +The moral of the story is that when you can, you should always help those in need. +John was very popular. Everyone wanted to be around him. He was invited everywhere. One day John got a new car. He was so proud of it. He invited all his friends over to see it. His friends were so impressed and wanted to take a ride in the car. But something bad happened. The car broke down! John's friends were not happy and John was embarrassed. He was no longer popular. Everyone stopped inviting him places. He was very sad. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kate who was very helpful and kind. Every day she always tried to help her friends and family when they asked her for help. + +One day, her parents asked her to look up a word in their dictionary, but Kate wasn't sure what the word meant. She asked her parents what the word meant but they refused to tell her. + +At first, Kate felt frustrated and sad, but she was determined to figure out what the word meant. She searched through the dictionary hoping to find the word and its definition, but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +A few weeks later, Kate found out what the word meant, and it was very helpful. However, since her parents had refused to tell her, it was too late and Kate couldn't help them anymore. + +The moral of the story is that if you refuse to help when it is needed, it can lead to a very bad ending. +Once there was a nosy mule. His name was Max and he was always poking around, looking for adventures. + +One day, Max was walking by the river when he saw a little girl playing in the water. She was wearing a pink hat and a big smile. + +Max walked up to the little girl and asked "What are you doing?" + +The little girl said "I'm playing in the water!" + +Max thought that sounded like fun, so he asked "Can I play too?" + +The little girl smiled and said "Yes!" + +Max waded into the water and they played together all day. They laughed and had a great time. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl said goodbye to Max. She gave him a big hug and said "Thank you for playing with me!" + +Max was so happy he wanted to give the little girl a hug too. He leaned in and gave her a big mule hug! + +The little girl smiled and gave him another hug, then she skipped off home. + +Max was so happy that he had found a new friend to play with. He was the nosy mule that found adventure! +Once there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and very curious. Every night she would dream about exploring the world. + +One day, the little girl went on a walk with her mom. They came across a big jar. It was filled with little rocks and shells. The little girl wanted to take the jar home but her mom said no. She said it was rude to take something without asking first. + +The little girl was disappointed but she had a new dream. She dreamed that one day her mom would take her back to the jar so she could take it home. + +She imagined all the wonderful things she could do with the jar. She could put different kinds of stones inside and make a collection. She could even fill the jar with water and sail tiny boats in it. + +The little girl was excited but also sad. She knew it was rude to take the jar without asking, so she decided she would keep dreaming until her mom said she could take it home. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Kitty and Tom. Tom was very impatient and wanted to play right away. Kitty was very quiet and wanted them to sit together first. + +Tom said, "Let's play now! I'm so impatient!" +Kitty replied, "No, let's sit first and then play." + +Tom was getting more impatient by the second and jumped around the room. "Come on, Kitty, let's play now!" + +Kitty tried to remain calm and said, "Let's sit together quietly first, then we can play. We just need to sit for a few minutes." + +Tom wasn't too happy about this and grumbled, "That's too long! Let's go!" + +Kitty firmly said, "No, Tom. We have to seat and be quiet for a few minutes. It's the only way we can play." + +Tom reluctantly agreed and the two friends finally sat together happily and quietly. After a few minutes, Kitty said, "Ok, we can play now!" + +Tom and Kitty had lots of fun after that, and Tom learned the importance of being patient and seating first. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Sammy. Sammy was very independent and loved spending time alone in the big blue sea. One day, the currents suddenly changed and Sammy was swept away from the safety of his little corner of the ocean. + +He was lost and scared, but then suddenly he saw a net. He called out for help. + +"Hello?", he said. + +The net replied. "Hello, friend. I'm here to unite us and keep us safe," it said. At first, Sammy was scared of the net and tried to swim away. The net told him not to worry. + +"It's okay. I won't hurt you," it said. + +Sammy slowly allowed himself to be caught in the net. He realized that the net provided him with something he had not had before: safety in the big blue sea. He was no longer alone and he no longer had to be so independent. From then on, Sammy and the net were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers named Tom and Tomi. They were very playful and loved to go outside and play together. + +One day, they were exploring in their backyard and they quickly came across a tall top. Both of them were so excited and they started to spin it together. As they were playing, the top flew away! + +Tom and Tomi were so sad that they started to cry. Then, suddenly, they had an idea. They decided to send a wish out to the wind, asking it to bring the top back to them. + +They blew a kiss in the wind and said "Please bring our top back to us." + +The wind must have listened, because a few minutes later they heard something hitting their roof. It was their top! The top had returned! Tom and Tomi were so happy! They hugged the top, thanked the wind and continued to play for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a small family. They had a mommy, daddy and baby. One evening, the mommy and daddy decided to take the baby out for a walk. + +The baby was so excited to go outside and explore! As they began to walk around, they noticed the sun and the birds starting to leave the sky. The mommy and daddy knew they needed to hurry. + +The baby stopped and said, "Wait, can we just stay out a little longer pretty please?" + +The mommy and daddy smiled at each other and said, "Let's be flexible and listen to the baby." + +So the family stayed out for a few more minutes, enjoying the evening and the birds singing in the sky. Finally, the mommy and daddy knew it was time for bed and the baby reluctantly said goodbye to the evening. + +As they said goodbye to the night, the family was happy that they had been flexible and listened to the baby. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy ghost. He was clumsier than the others and often got stuck in places. + +One day, the ghost was flying through a forest and he saw a big, bright light. He flew closer to check it out. + +The ghost got closer and suddenly he heard a voice. It was a small child, who said: "Who is there?". + +The ghost was scared. He wanted to fly away, but he was too clumsy. He couldn't move. + +The child saw the ghost and laughed. He said: "Hello ghost! It's ok, you don't need to be scared." + +The ghost was still scared. He stuttered and said: "Wh-wh-what do you want?". + +The child replied: "I want you to turn around. Then, you can fly away. I promise I won't hurt you." + +The ghost thought about it and after a moment he decided to trust the child. He turned around and flew away. + +From that moment on, the clumsy ghost was never afraid of lights. He was free to fly anywhere. +Once upon a time, there was a busy bee. Buzzy was always flying around, never resting and always looking for something to do. One day, Buzzy was taking an afternoon break under a tree. Suddenly, a knot landed in front of him. Buzzy was so curious he decided to take a closer look. + +He approached and saw the knot was so tight he couldn't undo it. Buzzy tried and tried, but the knot wouldn't move. Exhausted, Buzzy heard another bee flying by. + +"Excuse me!" Buzzy said. + +"Hi Buzzy, what's up?" said the bee. + +"I have a very tight knot and I can't undo it! Can you help me?" + +The bee smiled. + +"My friend, you need to surrender. Let it go and see what happens," said the bee. + +So Buzzy took a deep breath and let go of the knot. He stepped back and waited. Suddenly, the knot started to untangle itself and within minutes it was gone! + +"You did it!" said the bee with a big hug. + +Buzzy was so happy and thanked the bee for all of his help. From that day on, he learned to surrender and not waste time trying to do the impossible. +Billy was biking in the park and all of a sudden, he noticed an orange skeleton in the woods. He stopped and looked carefully at it. He felt an urge to touch it, so he slowly reached out and touched it. + +The skeleton smiled at him and said "Come with me, I have something to show you!". Billy felt scared, but the urge to go was too strong, so he followed it. + +The skeleton took Billy to a pond. "Look into the pond" it said. Billy looked into the water and saw a beautiful orange flower. The skeleton said, "This is yours, I urge you to always take care of it". + +Billy smiled and thanked the skeleton. He took the flower in his hands and pedals away, feeling happy and excited. From that day on, everytime Billy went to the park he visited the pond and took care of the orange flower. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Sarah. Every day she would go to her local library. She loved the library because it was so big and had so many books inside. + +One day Sarah asked her daddy, "Can I dive in the library?" +Daddy smiled and said, "No, Sarah. You cannot dive in the library. You can't dive in books!" +Sarah said, "But can I dive in the lake at the park? Please! Please! Pleeease!" + +Daddy said, "Yes, Sarah. You can dive in the lake at the park. Let's go!" + +So, Sarah and Daddy went to the park and Sarah ran to the lake. She looked out at the water and said, "Daddy, it looks so deep! Can I really dive in?" Daddy said, "Yes, Sarah, you can. The lake isn't very deep and it's okay to dive." + +Sarah was so happy and she took a deep breath and jumped in. She dove deep into the lake and came back up with a big smile on her face. Daddy smiled too and said, "I'm so proud of you Sarah!" +Once there was a curious little girl named Lily. She wanted to find out what would happen if she destroyed her mommy's apron. So one day when her mommy was away, Lily took the apron off the wall and started to rip it into pieces. She was so hungry for the adventure and was filled with excitement. + +Suddenly, her mommy came back. Lily was filled with fear and ran away. Her mommy came into the room and saw the destroyed apron on the floor. She looked around the room for Lily and said, "Where are you my curious little girl?" + +Lily sheepishly poked her head out from the closet. Her mommy smiled and asked, "What happened to the apron?" + +Lily silently looked at her mommy and said, "I destroyed it." + +Her mommy laughed and said, "That was naughty of you, but I forgive you. Let's go out and buy some new fabric, and we can make another apron together!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I would like that!" + +The mommy and Lily went out to get fabric and make a new apron together. Lily was so proud of the apron she made and would never forget this day. +Once upon a time, there was a big white fridge in a kitchen. A little boy who was three years old wanted to go inside the fridge to explore. He asked his dad if he could go inside. + +His dad said, "No, it will be too boring in there. There's nothing to do." + +The little boy said, "Please! I want to go in and bounce around." + +His dad agreed. The little boy was very happy. He bounced around the fridge, opening and closing all the doors to see what was inside. + +The fridge was a lot bigger than the little boy expected. Suddenly, from the very back of the fridge, he heard a noise. A litte mouse had come out and it was scared of the little boy. + +The mouse said, "Help, help! Please don't hurt me!" + +The little boy was not scared of the mouse, he thought it was fun. So he smiled, picked up the mouse and showed it to his dad. + +His dad said, "Oh, what a cute little mouse! Let's keep it around, shall we?" + +The little boy said yes and they both laughed and hugged each other. The little boy learnt that even though things can seem boring at first, you can still find something fun to do. +Once upon a time there was a kind mummy and a little boy. The mummy loved her boy and she always tried to make him happy. + +One day the mummy had some big news for the little boy. She wanted him to accept a special shock. The little boy was startled, he did not want to accept it. + +The mummy tried to explain. She said it was not scary and it would make him happy. But the little boy refused. He was scared of the shock. + +The mummy grew frustrated. She shouted at the little boy and told him he must accept the shock. The little boy became very upset and began to cry. The mummy felt bad but she was too upset to stop. + +Sadly, the little boy never accepted the shock the mummy had for him. The mummy wished she had been kinder and he had accepted her special surprise. But it was too late now. +The white duck was dancing around the pond. She moved across the soil, flapping her wings and twirling around. + +Suddenly, a scruffy brown dog ran up to her and barked. "What are you doing here? This is my pond and you must leave!" The duck flapped her wings. "No, this is a public pond and I can dance here if I want!" + +The dog was angry. He started barking and growling, but the duck just kept on dancing. + +Eventually, the dog gave up and ran away. The duck kept on dancing, twirling and flapping around the pond, enjoying the freedom of the soil beneath her feet. The sun shined its light on the white feathers of the duck as she danced until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there lived two sisters. The older sister was always getting into trouble. No matter how hard her parents tried to teach her how to behave, it was like she was made of glue; nothing stuck! + +One day, the older sister came across a pale stone. She had never seen a stone like it before and decided to take it home with her. + +But when she got home, her parents were very cross. They explained to her that the stone belonged to someone else and she had to give it back. + +The older sister was sad, but she knew it was the right thing to do. So, even though it was hard, she surrendered the stone and apologised. + +The moral of the story is this; it is important to accept when you have made a mistake and to surrender those things that do not truly belong to you. +Once upon a time there lived an old woman who was a little bit hairy. Every morning she liked to go for a walk in the forest. One day while she was walking she noticed a small infant sitting alone, crying. +The old woman gently walked up to the baby and said “What’s wrong little one?†The baby kept crying and didn’t answer, so the old woman suggested that she bring the baby home with her. +The baby looked up at the old woman and smiled. So the old woman carefully picked up the infant and took it home. +At home, the old woman showed the infant its new room and offered it a warm glass of milk. The baby loved the new room, snuggled up in its warm blanket and happily drank the milk. +The old woman was so pleased that she suggested that the infant should stay with her forever. They became very good friends and they continue to live together happily. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little girl who was very curious about animals. She wanted to learn all about them, so one day she went to the zoo. + +When she arrived, she was amazed to see so many exotic creatures running around. But her favourite animal was the ostrich. She thought they were the funniest of all the animals. + +So she went up to the fence to get a closer look and she noticed something strange - there were only two ostriches and one was much bigger than the other. + +The little girl was about to shout out to the zookeeper when the bigger ostrich spoke. + +“Hey, why would you want to come over here?†It said in a gruff voice. + +The little girl was taken aback. “I just wanted to say hello,†she replied. + +The bigger ostrich narrowed its eyes. “Well, I don’t want to talk to you. This spot is mine, so move along.†+ +The little girl felt sad but she knew she had to honour the ostrich's rules. So she said goodbye and walked away. She knew that she could always come back and see the ostriches another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who didn't know what to do. She was feeling lonely on this special day. + +Then all of a sudden, Sarah heard a knock on the door. She was so excited! + +Then slowly, Sarah opened the door. Much to her surprise, it was her grandma! She was carrying a big box filled with delicious tea. Sarah couldn't believe it - she loved tea! + +Sarah knew her grandma was coming over, but she didn't know she would bring delicious tea. Sarah was so happy. + +She invited her grandma to sit down and have some tea with her. The tea was hot and the flavor was delicious. Sarah was so excited to be enjoying the tea with her grandma. + +They spent the whole afternoon drinking tea and talking. They laughed and enjoyed each other's company. + +When it came time to leave, Sarah hugged her grandma tight and thanked her for the delicious tea. She couldn't wait to see her again and enjoy some more tea together. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl who wanted to try something new. She asked her mom, "Can I have a cup of coffee?" Her mom said no because she was too young. The brave girl was so determined and said, "I dare you to give me a cup of coffee." Her mom knew that she couldn't stop her daughter so, she gave it to her. + +The brave girl was so excited to try the coffee. She took a sip and it was too hot. But, she didn't give up. She kept drinking it and all of a sudden, her face went pale. She was feeling so bad that she had to go to bed. + +The next day, the brave girl woke up and she felt even worse. Her mom took her to the doctor to see what was wrong. The doctor said, "You were so lucky that you didn't get any more serious problems from drinking the coffee. Unfortunately, you won't be able to try it again for a long time." + +The brave girl was very sad but also learned a lesson that day: don't dare to do something like this again. It would have been much better if she had been lucky enough to get away with it the first time! +Once upon a time there were two friends, a bunny and a squirrel. The bunny loved to look up at the moon at night and it made him feel peaceful. + +One night he asked the squirrel, "How does the moon always stay up there in the sky? It's so reliable." The squirrel thought for a moment and said, "I don't know bunny, but it's an interesting question." + +The friends went off to find the answer. First, they went to the wise owl who said, "The moon is reliable because it relies on nature to stay in the sky. Nature supports it and makes sure it is there no matter what." + +The bunny and the squirrel thanked the owl and thought of what he had said. They realized it was true; when they relied on nature, they had a reliable partner that was always there for them. + +The bunny and the squirrel said goodbye to the wise owl and ran back home, with the sky filled with lights from the moon. From then on, the two were more reliable to one another knowing that the moon was a reminder of how important it was to rely on nature. +Once upon a time, there was a baby rabbit. He was very impatient and wanted to go outside to play in the yard. His mom was sleeping, so he hopped to the back door and started to squeeze the handle. + +The door wouldn't open and he started to get frustrated. He decided to try and wake his mom up, but she was sleeping so soundly. He tried jumping up and making noise, but she still stayed asleep. He was so impatient and really wanted to go outside and play in the yard! + +Suddenly, he heard a noise outside. He ran to the windows to take a look and saw another baby rabbit out in the yard! Instantly, he knew he wanted to be friends and play together, so he jumped up and down to try and get his mom's attention. + +Finally, his mom woke up and opened the back door. The baby rabbit ran out into the yard and ran to meet his new friend. Now they play together everyday and have become the best of friends. +Jack was so excited to go to the park. He put on his hat and ran out the door, eager to show his mom. But when he got there, he couldn't believe his eyes! Everywhere he looked, there were fake trees, fake flowers and even fake lights. He was so disappointed. + +He was about to turn away when something shiny caught his eye. It was a hot air balloon, so bright and beautiful. "Come on Jack, let's go in," said his mom, so he hopped in and off they went in the balloon. + +Time seemed to fly, and before he knew it, Jack could see his house from way above. He was having so much fun! He looked around and saw a giant fire, coming closer and closer. The fire was so hot that it was melting the balloon! + +Jack's mom shouted for help but no one was there to save them. They both screamed and held hands as the balloon dropped closer and closer to the ground. That's the last thing Jack remembered before everything went black. +The sun was shining brightly one day. But then a storm started. It was loud and scary. The wind blew and the rain poured. + +The little girl was scared. Then she heard a loud voice order the storm to stop. It was the dad. He was very competitive and wanted the storm to go away. + +The dad asked the storm to leave. Gradually the wind and rain stopped and the sun came out again. The girl was very happy. + +The storm was gone and everything was peaceful again. The little girl smiled and enjoyed the sunshine. She was grateful for her dad's order and happy that the storm was gone. +Once upon a time there was a small fish. The fish was very hungry and wanted to eat something. He looked around but couldn't find any food. He knew he had to find something to eat quickly. + +Then he remembered that under the ocean there were some big rocks. He decided to go and get some food from there. He swam to the rocks but when he got there, he was so surprised to see that there was a big white scale on them. + +He didn't know what to do. He couldn't remove the scale and he was still so hungry. Then he saw two birds, flying very high. The birds were also looking for food. So the small fish swam away and the birds started to remove the scale. + +The birds worked hard and soon they removed the scale. When they did, the small fish was very happy, because under the scale there was a lot of food. The small fish ate all the food and was full. + +The birds and the fish were very happy, because the small fish found something to eat. And so all the animals were happy and no longer hungry. +Once upon a time there was a clay figure. He was a reliable figure who always helped the people he met. One day a mean monster came to fight with the clay figure. Everyone was scared, but the clay figure was brave and stood his ground. The mighty monster tried all sorts of tricks to fight the clay figure, but nothing worked. In the end, the clay figure was too reliable for the monster to beat. Everyone cheered for the clay figure's bravery, and the monster had to go away. The reliable clay figure was a hero! +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very adventurous. He loved to explore and try new things. One day he saw a big lock at the top of a mountain and decided to explore it. + +He invited some of his friends to come with him and they all went up the mountain together. It was a long and difficult climb, but eventually they reached the top. + +When they got there they were surprised to see that there was a huge door with a lock on it. The boy used a special key to open the lock and they were all excited to see what was beyond the door. + +When they opened the door, they saw a wonderful and exciting world filled with new things to explore. They all decided to explore together for the rest of the day and have a great time. + +At the end of the day, the boy invited his friends to come back with him the next day. They all said yes and couldn't wait to return and explore some more! +Once upon a time, there was a successful bird. The bird had a special song that it wanted to share with the world. But when the bird tried to sing its song, nobody could hear it. + +The bird was sad and did not know what to do. It thought and thought until it had an idea. It decided to replace its song with a louder one. + +So the bird tried again and again, but no matter how hard it tried, its song just wasn't loud enough. Until finally, it came up with the perfect song! This time, when the bird sang its song, everyone could hear it. + +The bird was so happy and everyone else was too. From then on, the bird's song was heard all over the place. Everyone loved the bird's successful song and they sang it together. + +The end. +One day, a little pig named Patch was walking in the forest. He was lost and didn't know which way to go. Suddenly, a wise owl flew down from a tree and offered to help him. The owl said, "I can see your way out of the forest if you want." + +Patch was so happy he smiled and said yes. So the Owl flew in front of Patch and led him out of the forest. + +When they were almost out of the forest Patch spotted something in the distance. It was a mountain with a big, tall head! Patch had never seen a mountain before and he was scared. + +The wise owl flew closer to the mountain and offered Patch some advice. "I know it looks difficult," the owl said, "but it is possible to climb the mountain and see the other side." + +Patch was scared but he was also very excited. He thanked the owl for helping him and for offering some advice. Then he made up his mind and started to climb the mountain. It took a long time, but Patch eventually got to the top and saw an amazing view from the other side! +Once upon a time, there was a famous dancer. She was so good at dancing that everyone wanted to watch her. One day, she was dancing in the park, and she was enjoying it very much. + +Suddenly, someone disturbed her. It was a young child who didn't know any better. He wanted to join in and dance, too. + +The dancer was a bit cross. She didn't want to be disturbed when she was dancing. She asked the child to go away, but he kept trying to dance with her. + +After some time, the dancer began to smile. She decided to keep on dancing, but this time with the little boy. He was so happy and they danced together until the sun went down. + +It was a lovely experience for the famous dancer and the little child. They had a lot of fun and they were both very happy. And that's why it's important to never disturb someone when they are enjoying something. +One day, a bird was flying in the sky. It was having a difficult time because it kept getting stuck in the wind. It kept trying to get away but the wind was too strong. The bird tried landing to rest, but even that was hard to do. It was stuck in the wind and couldn't go anywhere. + +Finally, the bird saw a nearby tree. It flew as fast as it could towards the tree, but the wind kept pushing it back. It was a tough battle, but the bird kept fighting. With one last burst of energy, the bird flew through the wind and made it to the tree. It rested on one of the branches, safe from the wind. + +The bird was tired from the fight but happy to be in a safe place. It had overcome the difficult wind and now could rest in peace. +Tim and Mary were friends. Mary loved helping Tim with his work. But today was different. Tim was frustrated because he couldn't find his pie. He had borrowed it from Mary, but now it was gone. + +Tim looked everywhere, but he couldn't find the pie. He asked Mary, "Where did my pie belong?" Mary said that she wasn't sure. + +The two friends searched the house, but they still couldn't find the pie. Finally, they asked their parents. Tim's dad remembered seeing the pie in the kitchen. + +When Tim and Mary went to the kitchen, they found the pie. Mary said, "It belongs here in the kitchen." Tim was relieved, and glad to have his pie back. They hugged each other and had a happy day. +Once upon a time there was a pot. It was deep and filled with yummy things. There was a little boy and he wanted to get the yummy things from the pot. So he pulled, and he pulled, and he pulled some more. But the pot was too deep and he couldn't reach the yummy things. + +Then the little boy had an idea. He got a long stick and he tied it to the pot. Then he pulled, and pulled, and pulled some more. And finally the pot came out of the deep place. The little boy was so happy and he ate all the yummy things from inside. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a gifted little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her friends in the park, but she was especially good at running and jumping. + +One day, as she and her friends were chasing each other, Lily slipped and fell. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. + +Her friends, who had gathered around her, said, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +"I bumped my head," said Lily, looking a bit sad. + +That's when her friend, who was very gifted, spoke up. + +"Don't worry, Lily," she said. "It's okay to fall. Everyone falls sometimes. The most important thing is getting back up, and trying again." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're right. I can do it!" + +So, with her friends cheering her on, she got up and tried again. This time she made it, and the day turned into a great success! +Once, there was a red duck. The duck lived near a lake, and loved to drink the cool, refreshing water. + +One day, the duck heard a strange, beautiful voice coming from across the lake. It was the voice of a swan! + +The duck was so excited to meet a new friend. It quickly said hello, and started to paddle across the lake. + +When they were close enough, the swan offered the duck some water to drink. The duck drank the water and it was the most delicious water it had ever tasted. + +The duck and swan became the best of friends and spent the rest of the day making new memories together. +Once upon a time there was a delicate ladybug. He was so happy and cheerful - he could hop around all day long! + +One day, he saw a lime on the ground. He had never seen one before and he wondered what it was. He carefully picked it up and looked at it from every angle. He thought it felt cool and strange. + +The ladybug decided to complete an experiment with the strange lime. He wanted to find out what would happen if he tried to smash it. So he gently placed it on the ground and tried to squish it with his tiny feet. + +The ladybug was delighted to discover that the lime made a beautiful juice! He had completed his experiment - he was so proud! + +So now, whenever the ladybug wanted a drink, he knew exactly what to do. He could just squish a lime and have a delicious and refreshing juice. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Sam. His favorite thing to do was playing in the garden. He loved running around, smelling the flowers and chasing the butterflies. One day, Sam was in the garden and saw something very beautiful. It was a butterfly, with big wings and colorful spots! Sam was so excited and he ran to get his aunt to show her. + +When his aunt arrived, she was amazed at how beautiful the butterfly was. She said to Sam “This is amazing! I recommend we sit here and watch it together.†So they both sat still and watched the butterfly, until sadly it flew away. + +Sam and his aunt were sad the butterfly had gone, but they enjoyed the moment they shared watching it together. Sam took his aunt's advice and now every time he goes into the garden, he helps mother nature by planting flowers, so more beautiful butterflies will come to visit. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Libby. Libby had an ugly factory that she wanted to make look beautiful. Libby asked her mom to help her encourage the factory to look better. Libby's mom found some pretty decorations and Libby hung them up in the factory. But when Libby showed her mom the finished result they were both very sad. The decorations were too small to make a difference and the factory still look ugly. Libby and her mom were disappointed. The End. +Once there were two friends, Rocky and Pat. Rocky owned a cone. He said to Pat, "Look at my cone. It's so fine." +Pat said, "I want to own that cone too." +So Rocky said, "No, you can't own my cone. It's mine." +But Pat kept asking and Rocky said, "Okay, you can have it. Here you go!" +Rocky gave Pat the cone and Pat was so happy. +But then Rocky started to feel sad. He wanted his cone back but it was too late. Pat said, "You gave it to me and now I own it!" +Rocky was so sad and he had to go home without his cone. He knew that he should have never given it away! +Once upon a time there was a team of four friends. Each day they would play games outside but today they wanted to do something different. One of them, Mike, had an idea. He wanted to go on an adventure and find some special treasure. + +The other three friends weren't sure at first, they wanted to go and play their usual games. However, Mike insisted it would be fun and that the treasure would be worth it. So, they all agreed and set off on their adventure. + +They had to cross rivers, climb mountains and walk through a deep, dark forest. Finally they came across a big castle and Mike was sure the treasure was inside. Suddenly, the castle door opened and a kind, old wizard greeted them with a smile. + +It turns out the wizard had been expecting them. He had been so thoughtful, he had made them a special treasure chest with magical jewels and gold coins inside. The friends were overjoyed. They thanked the wizard for his kindness, then took the treasure home. +Once upon a time there was a mommy, a daddy, and a baby. The baby was troubled because he did not want to eat any broccoli. He said it was too yucky. So his mommy decided to pretend. She told the baby that the broccoli was actually magical green apples, and asked if the baby would like to try one. The baby thought the idea was so exciting that he decided to try it. To his surprise, he liked the taste! From then on, the baby got excited every time mommy made broccoli, because she always pretended that it was magical green apples. The baby and his family laughed every time. +Molly was walking in the park when she met a long tomato. It was so tall and bright, she was sure it had to come from very far away. She asked the tomato where it had come from, and it said it had come from a nearby garden. Molly couldn't believe it! She asked the tomato if she could have a closer look, and it said yes. + +Molly went to the garden and looked at the tomatoes. They were so big and juicy, she knew she had to have one. She picked one and brought it home with her. + +Back at home, she washed the tomato and cut it up into pieces. She put it on a plate, and took a big bite. The tomato was so sweet and delicious, she couldn't believe it! From that day on, Molly always bought long tomatoes from the garden. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. Sally wasn't like the other children; she stayed up very late and slept during the day. Every night, she put on her special mask which made her feel very comfy. + +One day, Sally's mom and dad told her that she had to stop staying up so late and start sleeping like the other children. Sally didn't want to, so she kept on ignoring them. + +The nights went on and Sally kept staying up late. Then one night, she was so tired that even her favourite mask couldn't keep her awake. But Sally wasn't in her bed! When she woke up, she found herself in the kitchen eating yummy snacks. + +Sally's parents were so happy to see her finally sleeping in her bed. Then they gathered around her and gave her a big hug. They told her that if she kept sleeping like a good girl, she would always have enough energy to do nice things with them. + +From that day onwards, Sally made sure to go to bed at a good time. She put on her mask, snuggled up in her bed and soon fell into a deep sleep. And everyday, she woke up feeling happy, rested and energized. + +The moral of the story is that getting enough sleep is very important because it gives you enough energy to enjoy things with your family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who had a curious little girl. Every day, they would play together and have so much fun. But mommy and daddy always seemed so tired. + +The little girl asked why and mommy said, "We need a vacation." Daddy said, "Yes, we need to go somewhere different and exciting." + +The little girl was very happy and she said, "Let's go now!" But mommy and daddy said that they needed to save their money first. + +The little girl was so patient and she waited until the day came that mommy said, "We have enough money for our vacation!" + +The family packed their bags and said goodbye to their home. They laughed and sang as they drove away to their special vacation. + +At the end of their vacation, the family was very happy and they said they needed another one soon. The little girl was so excited and said, "Let's go again!" +Dia and her dad went to visit a temple one day. She was very excited. The temple was so big and tall! + +When they walked inside, the temple felt very heavy. Dia saw many carvings and paintings on the walls. She touched them and said “wowâ€. They were different colors and shapes. + +They climbed some stairs to the top. From there, she could see the whole city. Dad took her hand and pointed out all the different buildings. + +Dia had so much fun! She was very tired when they left the temple. They had a wonderful day exploring. +Once there was a boy called Jack. Jack liked to balance things. He liked to balance rocks, toys, and things he found around his house. One day, Jack found something he had never seen before. It was a big round thing called zero. Jack was curious and wanted to balance it. He put it on the floor and tried to balance it with other things. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't balance the zero. It was too big and heavy. + +Then, Jack had an idea. He ran to his bedroom and grabbed a blanket. He put the soft blanket on the floor and put the zero on top. Then he put other things around the zero so that it stayed in place. He stepped back and looked at his work. He had balanced the zero. He was very proud of himself. + +From then on, whenever Jack wanted to balance something, he would first get his soft blanket and lay it out on the floor. He knew it would help him balance anything. +Once there was a nosy girl named Mimi. She wanted to go exploring so she slipped out of the house. She noticed a shiny close by and she wanted to find out what it was. Mimi took a closer look, it was a razor! It had a bright silver handle and a sharp blade. + +Mimi wanted to play with it, so she picked it up. She started to play and tried to draw a circle with it. But she wasn't careful and her hand slipped. She felt a sharp pain and saw that she had cut herself. + +Mimi quickly put the razor back and rushed back home. Her mum saw the cut on her hand and gave her a big hug and kiss. She reminded Mimi to never play with sharp objects like razors again. +Once upon a time there was a pretty puppy called Fluffy. One day, Fluffy wanted to escape from the garden. She saw a yummy bowl of cream and thought it would be a good idea to eat it. + +"What are you doing, Fluffy?" said her owner. + +Fluffy stopped and said, "I'm escaping and I'm gonna eat this cream!". + +"No, no, Fluffy," said her owner. "You've had enough cream! Time to go back in the garden!" + +So Fluffy had to go back in the garden, but she was still very determined. She had ideas of how to get back to the yummy cream. + +The next day, Fluffy escaped back to the bowl of cream in the garden. She was so happy to be back, she lapped up the cream until it was all gone. + +Fluffy was very full, but she was very happy too because she had a big adventure and escaped to get her yummy cream. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. It rose up high into the sky until it looked like it could touch the clouds. Every day, the birds would fly under the tree and rest in its tall branches. The animals in the woods below loved to watch the birds. + +One day, something strange happened under the tree! There was a loud snap, as if something had been broken. Everyone stopped and looked to see what had happened. + +They saw that a tall tree branch had snapped off! All the animals gathered around and watched as it crashed to the ground. They were so surprised by the loud snap! + +The animals decided to use the snapped tree branch for something special. They carried it back to their homes and set it up as a fun bridge over a pond. + +Now the animals can use the tall bridge to see the birds flying under the tree every day. They can also enjoy watching the sun set and the stars come out at night. It's like having a big party every day! +Once upon a time, there lived a squirrel. He was very flexible, because he could easily climb up the trees. One day, he decided to enter the forest in search for nuts. He hopped here and there, looking for them. After a few minutes of searching, he found a tree full of yummy nuts. He quickly hopped over and grabbed a few. He was very excited and happily said, "This is perfect!" + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind the tree. It was a little chipmunk, who was looking for nuts too. He said, "Oh, hello there squirrel! I can show you a spot with even more nuts if you like?" The squirrel was overjoyed, and answered, "Yes please! I love finding new nuts!" So, the chipmunk and squirrel set off together, and eventually reached a clearing full of nuts. "Wow, this is incredible!" exclaimed the squirrel. + +The squirrel thanked the chipmunk and they both said goodbye. The squirrel was so excited to find so many flexible, delicious nuts that he couldn't wait to come back to the forest. From then on, the squirrel and chipmunk became good friends. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was walking around the park. She looked carefully at the trees and noticed something strange. Everywhere she looked, there was tidiness. There was not a single leaf on the ground! Then, she saw a velvet item in the grass and it caught her eye. When she went closer she saw that it was a hat! + +She was about to pick it up, but then she heard a loud voice. It was her mom. She told Lucy to stop and to come back home. Lucy was disappointed, but she listened to her mom and walked back home, leaving the velvet hat behind. + +When they got home, Lucy was still thinking about the velvet hat. While her mom was setting lunch, Lucy asked her if they could go back to the park, but her mom said no. She said that it was too late now and that they had to tidy up the house instead. + +At first Lucy felt disappointed, but when they finished tidying, her mom took her back to the park. And when they got there, Lucy saw the velvet hat again! She was so excited that she quickly ran to pick it up and put it on her head. + +From that day on, whenever Lucy visited the park she always kept an eye out for the velvet hat. +Once upon a time there was an enormous cat. He liked to play games, but always lost. He was always so sad when he lost that the other animals felt sorry for him. One day the other animals decided to help the big cat. They gave him a special pill that would make him win all his games! + +So the big cat took the pill and felt very excited. He went to play all his usual games, but when he won them all he felt strange. Instead of feeling happy and proud, he felt like something important had been taken away from him. + +The other animals saw this, and they came to understand why: he had been given the pill, not earned it. This was why he felt so strange; he now knew that his wins had not come from his own effort and hard work, they had come from a pill. + +The other animals taught him a valuable lesson that day: winning isn't everything - it's more important to win something through our own effort. +Milo loved to walk. He loved to feel his feet moving on the ground, and explore different places. He loved discovering new things. + +One day, Milo was walking in the park when he ventured over to an old mine. It was very dark, but Milo was feeling brave. He boldly went inside the mine, and started to walk around. + +Milo was walking around the mine looking for something of interest. Suddenly, he heard loud noises coming from inside one of the tunnels. He carefully approached, and to his surprise he saw two little rabbits. They were very competitive, in a race to see who could get to the other side first. It was very impressive! + +Milo watched in awe as the two rabbits raced around the mine. They were so fast and brave! When they finished the race, Milo cheered for them. It was such a fun day! +Robbie was a 3 year old boy. He liked to explore the world around him. One day, he was walking in the park, looking around. He noticed a big billboard full of words and pictures. Robbie had never seen something like it before. + +He wanted to find out more about it. He slowly approached the billboard, carefully walking on the pavement. When he arrived in front of it, he found many different things that he could gain! Robbie was so happy! Everything was colourful and flexible so he could read whatever he wanted and understand it. + +Every day, Robbie would come back to the billboard to read something new and learn something. He found that with the billboard, he now had a great way to gain something new. Robbie was growing smarter and smarter every day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bill and Jack. Bill was a 3 year old and Jack was a 6 year old. + +One day, Bill was sitting by the dishwasher and he said to Jack, “Let’s play a game!†+ +Jack said, “What kind of game?†+ +Bill said, “Let’s kick the dishwasher!†+ +Jack said, “But that’s a rare thing to do.†+ +Bill said, “I know, but it’s so much fun!†+ +So Bill and Jack stood next to the dishwasher and they took turns kicking it. It was so much fun that they did it for a long time. + +When they finished, Jack said, “That was really rare!†+ +Bill agreed, “I know – it was so much fun!†+ +And they both laughed and smiled. +Once upon a time, there were three friends who liked to go on picnics. They went on many picnics together and had lots of fun. Everyone thought they were very popular. + +One day, the friends were on a picnic together in the park. They were talking and laughing when, out of nowhere, they heard a strange sound. They all stopped and listened carefully. It was a mysterious music sound! + +The three friends decided to follow the music. They walked and walked until they came to a clearing in the park. And there they found the source of the music — it was a group of animals playing and singing together. + +The animals noticed the friends and stopped playing. They even started to smile. Then they sang a special, happy picnic song. + +The three friends smiled, too. They listened to the animals sing their happy picnic song and were happy that they were so popular with the animals. They all enjoyed their special picnic day together. +Chloe was a young girl who lived in a big city. She loved to explore and was always eager to learn new things. One day, she decided to take a bus ride to see what was outside of her town. She knew her mom wouldn't let her go without a plan, so she asked the driver if he would help her. + +The driver was very kind and eager to help. He told Chloe that she couldn't just hop on any bus and that she needed to have a plan. He said, "Why don't we figure out where you want to go and write it down?" + +Chloe thought for a moment then said, "Let's go to the park!" The driver wrote it down and said, "Okay, now you need to find the bus that will take you to the park! Are you ready?" + +Chloe was so excited. She had a plan and was ready to go. She smiled and said, "Yes, I'm ready!" She got on the bus and soon made it to the park without any problems. Chloe was so happy to have explored the city with the help of the kind driver. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Carol. She liked to wear a pretty bow in her hair. One day, Carol was walking through the woods when she saw something in the distance. She wondered what it was and quietly crept closer. + +When Carol was close enough, she saw that it was an old bow and arrow. She was excited and tried to pick it up. But it was too heavy and she felt weak. + +Carol was disappointed but she kept thinking about the mysterious bow. She wondered if she would ever have the strength to pick it up. She made a promise that one day she would find the strength to pick up the bow and make it her own. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a gray mustache. He went out on a walk every day. He was a very friendly man and always said hello to everyone he passed. On his walk today, he saw a little girl in a park. He waved to her and said, "Hello!" + +The little girl waved back and asked, "What do you do with a mustache?" The man smiled and said, "Well, it's a bit more fun than it looks. Let me show you." + +The man demonstrated how to do all kinds of things with his mustache. He made it twirl, twist, and even curl. The little girl laughed and tried to emulate the man. She was so excited! + +The man then told the little girl, "Now that you know how to do all the fun things with your mustache, you must remember the most important rule: never do anything with a mustache without asking an adult first!" + +The little girl nodded and waved goodbye to the man with the gray mustache, who continued on his walk. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate boy named Jack. Jack was the kindest boy in his neighbourhood. + +One day, Jack went to the park. He saw a sad girl there by herself. He walked over and asked her why she was so sad. + +The girl said that she had lost her favourite toy and couldn't find it anywhere. She was afraid she would never find it again. + +Jack was very moved by the girl's story. He decided to try and help her find her toy. He dug around in the sand and soon found it. He handed it to the girl and smiled. + +The girl was so happy! She wanted to thank Jack, so she tore a piece of paper from her notebook and wrote him a note. She attached it to the toy and gave it back to Jack. + +The note said: "Thank you for being so compassionate. You are a true friend." + +Jack was very touched by the note and kept it as a reminder of this special moment. From then on, Jack knew that kindness and compassion can go a long way. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to go on an adventurous journey. She packed a backpack with her favourite things and set off on her quest. As she was walking, she stumbled across a symbol that looked familiar to her. She remembered it, but couldn't decide why. Suddenly, Mia regretted that she didn't take the time to learn more about this symbol. + +She decided to continue on her journey with the goal of finding out more. Along her quest, she encountered many mysterious things, but never found a better clue to help her determine the cause of her regret. + +Mia was sad. Her journey was supposed to be an adventure of discovery, instead it was now a quest for redemption. In the end Mia discovered that the symbol was a reminder of her true adventure: life. +Alice and Jack were two best friends. They were very excited today and ran to the park to play. As soon as they got there, they saw something special: a pet! It was a black, furry cat. + +Alice and Jack talked to each other about the cat. They wanted to pet it and play with it, but it was too shy to come near them. "Let's talk to it," said Alice. So they said hello in soft voices and slowly moved closer to the cat. + +The cat became less scared as it heard them talk and slowly approached them. Soon, it was sitting between Alice and Jack, purring and rubbing against their legs. + +Alice and Jack were thrilled. They ran around the park together, playing with the cat and laughing. The cat followed them wherever they went and even jumped onto their shoulders. + +Alice and Jack kept talking to the cat and giving it lots of love. When night came, they went home, but not before saying goodbye to their furry, black friend. +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to go on adventures. One day, he decided to go on a big adventure to a far away land. He was so excited! + +The boy wondered what he would find in this new land. As he arrived, he could see that it was a very busy place. Everyone was walking around and shouting "hello". + +The boy explored all over the land and it seemed like there was something interesting around every corner. He saw a big river, a mountain and a big park. + +As the boy looked around, he noticed a lot of different animals. He wondered what they were doing and where they would go. He watched them for a long time, then he followed them and made some new friends. + +The boy had a wonderful adventure and he was very happy that he decided to explore the land. When it was time to go home, he waved goodbye to all his new friends and began his journey back home. +Sammy had a daughter, that was very reliable. She was always willing to help and could always be trusted. Every weekend, Sammy and his daughter would spend time together. They would go to the park and play on the swings, have picnics and go for walks. It was their special time, and nothing could make it better. + +They would talk about their day at school and what new things they had learned. Sammy would let his daughter show him new games and teach him the rules. She would laugh and giggle as he pretended to not understand. + +Together, they would spend their days playing, learning and exploring. Every weekend was special, and Sammy would cherish every moment. They were two of the most reliable people there were, and every moment was worth its weight in gold. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy that had a daughter. The daughter was very happy and excited because today was a special day. Today was the daughter's birthday! All morning long the daughter had been asking when the guests would arrive. + +Finally the guests began to arrive and the daughter was so excited. The doorbell rang and the mommy opened the door. Standing there was Grandma. Grandma opened her arms wide and said, "Welcome, my darling daughter!" + +Grandma handed the daughter a big, clear box. The daughter opened it and saw the beautiful present inside. She was so happy and excited that the teachers at her school had arranged a special birthday party for her. The daughter smiled and hugged her grandma, thanking her for the present. + +The daddy watched the daughter with a big smile on his face. He looked at his wife and said, "That's the best present she could have gotten for her birthday. A lesson in welcoming someone with open arms." + +The mommy and daddy smiled at each other. They had taught their daughter a moral value by welcoming Grandma with open arms and sending her away with a loving hug. The daughter learned a valuable lesson; to always welcome people with clear and open arms. +Dave was looking for something to do. He had a new idea. He decided to design something special. He got some scissors, paper and glue. +He made some shapes and cut them out. He glued them together and what he had was a spoon! It was new and shiny. Dave was so happy about his design. +He decided to show it to his mum. He shouted, "Mummy, look what I designed!" His mum was so happy and proud of Dave. She said, "That's my special boy!" +From then on, Dave always liked to design new things. And every time he did, his mum was always proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. The fox was sad because the weather was not nice. She felt very lonely and had no friends. One day, a rabbit heard about the fox's problem and wanted to help. He came to the fox and said: "I can provide you with nice and warm friends." The fox was so happy to hear that and she happily accepted. + +Some days later, the fox and the rabbit were surrounded with other animals. They were all different, but the fox and the rabbit were happy to be together. The fox looked up to the rabbit and said: "Thank you for providing us with friends, it makes me so happy!" + +The moral of this story is that friends can always provide you with comfort and happiness. No matter how sad you are, your friends will always provide a sense of belonging. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Penny. Penny wanted to do something very special, but she didn't know what it was. She closed her eyes and thought about it very hard. + +Then one night she remembered. She wanted to have the best dream ever! She went to bed and closed her eyes. Suddenly her room filled up with lots of bright colours and music. + +Penny was flying and it felt wonderful! But then it was time to finish and her dream ended. Penny felt very helpless but she did not give up. She went to bed each night and tried again and again. + +Finally after a few weeks, Penny's dream came true. She felt so happy to finish her dream and screamed out with joy. She knew that anything was possible, if only you believe in yourself. +The little boy was fearful. He snuck around the corner and into the hall. He was alone and a little bit scared. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from the end of the hall. It was getting closer and his heart beat faster. He didn't know what to do. He shouted, "Please don't come any closer!" There was a long silence, then he heard quiet footsteps walking away. He breathed a sigh of relief - he was safe! The little boy was so relieved, he wanted to say thank you, but no one was there. He turned back to the hall and began to run to his mum. He felt so happy that he shouted “Thankyou!†all the way down the hall. He ran into his mum’s arms and hugged her tight. He knew he was safe. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to skip. He skipped around his house, around the garden, and even around town. One day he went outside and saw something white and bright in the sky. It was so bright that he had to squint his eyes. The little boy thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. + +He called out to his friends and said, “Come and look! What is it?†When his friends arrived, they saw that it was the moon. The moon was white and bright in the night sky. + +The little boy said, “Let’s skip around the moon!†So all of his friends joined him in a big circle and they started to skip around the moon. As they skipped, they laughed and smiled and had so much fun. The white and bright moon seemed to be smiling down at them as they enjoyed their time together. + +When they were too tired to skip anymore, they laid down and looked up at the moon. They all agreed that it was the most beautiful thing they had ever seen. They all said, “Let’s always remember this night and the white and bright moon.†+ +And they all did. They kept this special night in their hearts and when they looked up at the moon, they always remembered. +John was excited. He was going to jump! It was summertime, and all of the children came to the park to play. He had his shoes on, so he was ready! He said goodbye to his parents, and he was out the door. + +John was in the park, so he started looking for something to jump on. He found a big, heavy dictionary and he knew it would be perfect! He started bouncing on it and had a lot of fun. He was jumping higher and higher. + +After a while, John noticed an even bigger dictionary, and he decided to move to the bigger one. He was jumping even higher now! He was so close to the sky, he thought he could touch it! Suddenly, something funny happened, and John heard a loud noise. It was coming from the heavy dictionary he had just jumped on! + +John heard a loud BOOM and felt the ground shaking! He looked around, and all he saw was smoke. John was shocked and scared! He then realised that the noise was just a little firework, and the heavy dictionary was there to protect the children from it. He was so relieved, and he laughed out loud. He was really grateful and wanted to thank whoever put the heavy dictionary there. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Jane. Every day she liked to crawl around the house. She liked to see what adventures she could find. + +One day, Jane had a special event to go to. But it was far away and she couldn't walk there. So she decided to crawl! + +When she arrived, the event was underway. But Jane felt miserable. Everyone was running around and having fun, and she couldn't keep up! But then she started to crawl around too. + +The other people smiled when they saw her. They thought it was so cute! Jane was crawling around and having just as much fun as everyone else. She was so happy. + +The event ended soon, but Jane had a great time. Even though she was crawling around, she had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jim. Jim was very impatient and he was always in a hurry. One day, he went to the park with his parents. Jim quickly ran to the playground and he saw a lot of fun equipment there. + +He was about to play on the swings but then he noticed that the equipment had vanished. He looked around and asked his parents, "Where did it go?" + +His parents replied, "It must have magically vanished!" They were all very curious and amazed. Jim asked, "Can it come back?" + +His parents smiled and said, "Let's wait and see!" They all waited patiently but the equipment never came back. In the end, Jim had to play on the slide instead. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to create something fun. He imagined an unusual stadium with lots of fun things to see. So he got to work, building the stadium little by little. + +Soon, the man had made a giant stadium. He added all sorts of interesting colors, shapes and sounds. He even put in a playground with slides and swings. Everything was just perfect! + +On the day he finished the stadium, the man opened the gate and invited everyone to come and explore his creation. Everyone gasped as they saw the beautiful and unusual stadium. + +Children ran around having a great time, sliding down the slides and swinging on the swings. They were delighted! + +The man smiled, happy to see everyone enjoying the stadium he had created. He was proud of his work and knew the stadium would bring lots of joy for many years to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to be a soldier when she grew up. She loved playing with toy soldiers, and wearing a pretty little uniform while she pretended to be one of them. But she was only three years old, and she knew that her dream was far away. + +The little girl did not have a real uniform yet, but she had hope. She hoped that one day she would have a shining, brand new uniform just like a real soldier. And so, each night she would dream about wearing her uniform, marching alongside her comrades and protecting her country. + +But for now, she was still just a little girl, and she felt so helpless. Without the proper uniform, she could not be a soldier. But, she kept telling herself, she still had hope. One day, she thought, she would have her very own uniform and be a strong, brave soldier. +Once there was a small mousy named Mabel. Mabel was very nice and even though she felt lonely she kept a big smile on her face. Her family was very distant and never came to visit. + +One day Mabel decided to take a stroll to the harbor. She made sure to take her coat in case it was cold. When she got to the harbor she saw a few seagulls flying around, bringing her a sense of joy. + +Suddenly, a big white swan swam up to the dock. Mabel had never seen such a beautiful bird before. She wanted to accept the swan but was scared. The swan said, "Do not be scared, Mabel. I would like you to accept me and come stay with me in the harbor." + +Mabel smiled, she was happy to have a friend. She accepted the offer and followed the swan to the harbor. From then on, Mabel and the swan were inseparable. They played in the sun, swam in the sea and even gathered shell-shaped rocks from the shore. They were very happy in their new home. + +Mabel even noticed that the harbor had gotten a bit fuller, with more birds swimming around. It was nice to have friends, especially one that accepted her so fully. She knew that no matter what happened in the future, she would always have a nice harbor to call her own. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sue. Sue loved looking up at the sky. It was so big and blue. + +One day when Sue was out walking, she saw something very special in the sky. It was a fluffy white cloud. Sue thought it looked like a big, white balloon. The cloud was floating so slowly across the sky. + +Then the cloud started to get bigger and bigger. Sue laughed because it was now bigger than a house. Then suddenly the cloud started to break apart. All around Sue, white feathers started to fall from the sky. Sue caught one in her hand. + +Sue was so excited. She realized that the cloud was really a flock of birds! The birds were flying away for spring. + +Sue watched until the birds and the white feathers were out of sight. She smiled and felt so happy and lucky to have seen the birds fly away for spring. +Once there was a little girl who had a violin. Every day she would play it, but it seemed like nobody was listening. She tried to get louder but it just made the sound harsher. One day, the little girl noticed a cat nearby. Although he didn't have ears, it seemed like he was really paying attention. The girl smiled and started playing again, this time softer and calmer. The cat sat and stayed still, seeming to enjoy the music. From then on, the girl and her cat friend enjoyed the violin together. +Once upon a time there was a group of little children. They were all having fun playing together, but there was one little boy who was feeling very frightened. He was the only one who was feeling scared and he did not want to join the group. + +The other children noticed how scared the little boy was and they decided to calm him down. So they started playing a game where they were pretending to kick a ball around. The boy still seemed scared, but he started to join in the game. + +Just when the little boy was starting to feel less frightened, a big scary dog came running around the corner! The little boy was so scared that he started to cry. He ran over to the group of children and they all hugged and comforted him. + +Suddenly one of the children had an idea. He said, "We can chase the puppy away together by kicking at it. We're a group and we can do it!" The other children agreed and so they all kicked at the puppy together. It worked! + +The puppy ran away and the little boy was no longer frightened. He didn't feel scared anymore and he was happy to be playing and laughing with the group of children. +Frankie and her mum were walking down the street. Frankie was looking all around, trying to see what was happening. All of a sudden, she stopped. "Mummy," she said, pointing ahead. "What is that? Is it a ghost?" + +Mummy looked ahead and smiled. + +"Don't worry Frankie," she said. "It's just a nice puppy walking with its owner. It's nothing to be scared of." + +But Frankie wasn't convinced and she kept staring. Then, she saw the puppy move and it made her wonder what it was doing! + +Mummy put her arm around Frankie, "It's okay," she said. "The puppy is just taking its owner for a walk. See how nice it is? That's all it's doing." + +Frankie watched as the puppy and its owner walked away. She still wondered what else a ghost might do. Maybe she'd find out one day! +Kimmy was feeling very sad. She looked out the window and saw sunshine, but it didn't make her feel any happier. She wanted to try and be happy again, so she decided to go outside. + +"I'm going to try and be happy again," she said as she headed outside. + +When Kimmy stepped into the sunshine, she felt a little bit better. She decided to try something else; she started to skip around the garden. + +The more she skipped, the better she felt. Kimmy even started to smile. When she went back inside, the sun had gone but she still felt happy. + +"I did it," she said proudly. "I tried and now I'm happy again!" +Once upon a time, there was a friendly boat. He liked to sail in the big, blue, sea. One day, he decided to take a trip and so he set off, looking for adventure. + +He sailed passed lots of different things; a tall waterfall, a white castle, even a friendly dolphin! He smiled to himself, happy to be away from home. + +Then, all of a sudden, he saw something in the water; a bright green olive bobbing on the waves! He reached down and scooped it up, and ate it up in one bite! + +Yum! He loved the salty taste and wanted to show a friend. So he sailed to a nearby island, and found the friendliest people he'd ever met. They were so happy to see him, and even happier when he gave them the olive. + +And so ends our story of the friendly boat and the olive! He sailed home feeling so happy, and never forgot his adventure. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Joe and Gini. Joe wanted to go to the library, but Gini did not want to go. Joe said, "I really want to go to the library, what do you want to do?" But Gini still wanted to stay home, so they started to argue. + +Joe said, "If we go, I will be generous and let you borrow my favourite book!" Gini thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay, let's go!" So off they went to the library. + +When they got there, Gini was amazed by how many books there were. She was so excited that she started to run around and pick books off the shelves. Joe was very happy for Gini and because of his generous offer, both of them had a great time at the library. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very curious and liked to explore. One day, she was exploring and came across a very interesting underground place. She went inside, determined to explore as much as she could. + +She had been there for a while when she grew tired. All around her was darkness, and it felt like a safe place to take a nap. So she lay down and drifted off to sleep. + +When she awoke, the little girl could not find her way out. She searched and searched but couldn't get out of the underground. She was so scared and she started to cry. She tried to stay awake and find her way through, but eventually, she lay down and fell into a deep and endless sleep. + +The little girl never found her way out. She lay in the underground forever, sleeping her life away and never seeing the light of day again. +Once upon a time, there was a very noisy boy. He was always running around and making a lot of noise. + +One day, the boy's mom had an idea. She mailed a big box to the boy. The box was filled with jelly. + +The boy was so excited when he received the box. He opened it quickly and started eating the jelly. + +The boy ate so much jelly that he started getting very noisy. All of the sudden, he had so much energy that he ran around the room and made a lot of noise. + +His mom smiled and said, "Now you know why I sent you the jelly!" +Once upon a time there was a fox. He was living in the woods all alone. He wanted so badly to find someone to support him. He looked far and wide, but nobody wanted to help. + +One still and chilly morning, the fox was walking through the woods. Suddenly, he saw a kind and gentle face peeking out from behind a tree. It was a friendly little girl who was offering him a gentle pat on the head. + +The fox was amazed and so grateful. He immediately trusted the little girl. She smiled and said, "I know it's been harsh living out here all alone, but I want to be your friend and support you." + +The fox was so relieved. He knew he had a friend who would always be there for him. From then on, they were inseparable and he never had to be alone again. He and the little girl took care of each other and the fox was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a basket. It was so shiny that it sparkled in the sun. Everyone wanted to know where it came from, but it was a mystery. + +One day, a little girl appeared. She was dressed in a shimmering pink dress. She held the shining basket tightly in her hands. She said nothing, and no one knew who she was. + +The little girl went for a walk. She smiled and enjoyed the sunshine. Suddenly, the basket began to shine even brighter! It was magical! + +The girl opened the basket and it was filled with bright, colorful lights. Everyone gasped in amazement. They had never seen anything like it before. The lights lit up the whole town, and everyone felt happy and joyful. + +The little girl smiled, and then vanished into the unknown. But the lights shone on, even after she was gone, bringing joy and happiness to everyone. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Anna and Tom. One day they were walking and they came across a big cliff. They were amazed. + +Tom said, "Wow! Look at that big cliff!" + +Anna said, "Let's climb it!" + +Tom replied, "Are you sure? It looks a bit dangerous." + +Anna said, "It's okay, I'm feeling lucky today. I'm sure it will be fun!" + +So they started to climb the cliff, step by step. Suddenly, something amazing happened - they reached the top! They were so excited, they looked around and enjoyed the view. + +Anna said, "I'm so glad I was feeling lucky today. We made it to the top!" +Tom said, "Yes, it was lucky for us! Let's come back soon." +Once upon a time there was a little girl with a big stomach. She was always asking for sweets and snacks, and her parents were worried she was too spoiled. + +One day they decided it was time to help their daughter. They had a plan to teach her what was and wasn't good for her stomach. + +The little girl was not happy when she heard their plan. She didn't like being told she wasn't allowed sweets anymore. + +The parents explained they were just trying help her to keep her tummy healthy. After some time, the little girl eventually understood what they were trying to do and agreed to follow the plan. + +The little girl was able to give up sweets and snacks and still stay happy. The parents were so impressed with the progress their daughter had made. + +And that is how the little girl's parents helped her understand her stomach, and what was the best for it. +Once there was a bunny who was very sad. He had done something bad and he was ashamed. He trembled as he saw the pole nearby. + +The bunny asked the pole why it was so still. "Why don't you move like me?" he asked. + +The pole said nothing. It just stayed there still. + +The bunny thought for a minute and then he knew why the pole couldn't move. "You don't know how to hop like me," he said softly. + +The bunny stayed near the pole for a while, then he said goodbye and he hopped away. He still felt ashamed, but he knew he could learn from his mistakes. +Once there was a flea who went on a walk. He was looking for his friends, but instead he found a bitter smell. He followed the smell until he came to a big tree. He saw his friends there having a picnic. He ran towards them and asked what they were eating. + +They told him it was a bitter tasting fruit and they were enjoying it. The flea was excited and asked if he could join them. His friends said yes and gave him a little piece of the fruit. It was very bitter, but the flea liked it. He thanked his friends for the snack and went on his way. + +He finished his walk feeling happy and content. The flea had found his friends and tried something new. He learned that a bitter taste can still be enjoyable. +Once there was a dog who wanted to measure his new jacket. He was scared because it wasn't the same as everyone else's. He measured the sleeves, the waist and even the buttons. But then, he noticed something strange. It was too big for him! He was scared because he wouldn't be able to wear it. Sadly, he had to put the jacket back into the box and take it back to the store. He was too scared to wear it. The end. +Once upon a time there was a special doll. Her name was Zippy. Zippy had bright blue eyes and she liked to dress up in fancy clothes. + +One day Zippy and her friend decided to go for a swim. They grabbed their towels and ran to the beach. When they got to the water Zippy was a bit scared. The water looked so deep and blue. But then her friend held out her hand and said “Come on, let’s zip in!†+ +Zippy smiled and took her friend’s hand. Together they jumped into the deep water. They played and laughed and splashed about. It was so much fun! Finally, when they were tired, they climbed out of the water and dried off in the sunshine. Zippy and her friend were happy and they promised to go swimming together again soon. +Once upon a time, there lived a family of four. They had a mom and a dad, and two children, a little boy and a little girl. Mom and Dad wanted to provide for their children in the best way possible so they decided to move to a bigger city. + +The family arrived in the new city and started to explore. They walked down different streets trying to find a place to live. One street looked very safe, so the family decided to stay there. + +The family found a nice house and moved in. But they soon found out that the street was not as safe as they had thought. One night, they heard noises outside the house. Dad peeped out the window and saw some bad people. The bad people were scary and Dad was worried. + +He quickly told the family to stay inside for safety. But it was too late. The bad people entered the house and took everyone's things. The family had no idea what to do - they were all scared and sad. + +The family learned the important lesson that you should never trust people or places until you know the truth. You should always be careful when deciding to provide a safe place to live. +Jack was three years old and ready to go to school. He put on his school uniform and had breakfast. But then, his mum said they were going to delay going to school. Jack wasn't sure why. + +They went to the park instead. Jack had lots of fun but eventually he got too sleepy. His mum said it was time to go to the classroom. He felt a little bit scared but also excited about it. + +When they arrived, Jack couldn't believe his eyes. The classroom was so big and full of things. There were tables, chairs and shelves with lots of toys. He smiled as he imagined having fun playing with them. + +But then, he noticed some stuff that made him feel a bit scared. There were huge books and long pencils. Jack couldn't even imagine using them. He was scared to go inside. + +But his mum told him it was okay, and showed him around the classroom. So, Jack went inside. He soon realized that a classroom could be fun and not just scary. He was happy to be there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to spend her days playing outside. + +One day, Sarah went to the park with her parents and spotted a cute little puppy. She went over to it and said, "Can I play with you?" + +The puppy smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" + +So they spent the afternoon playing together, chasing each other and running around. After that, they lay down under a tree and watched the clouds drifting by. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Sarah said goodbye to the puppy and thanked him for the fun playtime. + +The puppy smiled and said, "You're welcome. I hope you come and visit me again soon!" + +Sarah smiled back, happy to have found a new friend. She waved goodbye and headed home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to peek. He liked to peek in all the hidden nooks and crannies. One day, while he was peeking in a dark corner, he saw something hairy. It was a big, scary snake! + +The curious boy got a little closer to take a better look. He began to feel nervous, but he was determined to look. The snake had a triangular head, long body and bumpy skin. It was super hairy! + +The snake peered at the boy with its big eyes. It opened its mouth to reveal sharp fangs. The boy was so scared he ran away as fast as he could. He never peeked again in that dark corner! +Mandy and Jack were playing outside. Suddenly, Jack saw something zooming across the sky. He asked Mandy, "What's that?" She pointed to the sky and said, "Look, it's a plane! It's a big, shiny airplane." They watched it zoom and zoom until it couldn't be seen anymore. + +Then, Jack noticed a bag on the ground. He picked it up and said, "Look, Mandy! Something was inside this bag." Inside the bag, there was a terrible toy. It was yellow and smelly and broken. Mandy said, "That's not a nice toy. Let's throw it away!" + +So, Jack threw the toy in the trash. Then, Mandy and Jack ran and played hide and seek until it was time for dinner. Oh, what a wonderful, zoomy day! +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who was very lonely. Every day he would look up at the window of his house and wish that he had some company. + +One evening, he heard a strange noise near the door of his house. He opened it and found a small hook lying there. Intrigued, he bent down and picked it up. + +"Please take me with you," the hook said softly. + +The bald man was amazed. "Are you talking to me!" he exclaimed. + +"Yes, I am," said the hook. "Please take me with you. I promise I will make you happy." + +The bald man smiled and carried the hook into his house. From that day, the two were inseparable. The hook kept the bald man company and made him feel loved, and the bald man was really happy. + +The end. +Jimmy was on an adventure. He had his wallet in his pocket. He hoped that it would help him get where he needed to go. + +He was walking in the park when he saw something dangerous. It was a big black cat. He was scared and didn't know what to do. He hoped that his wallet could help him get away. + +Just then, a big white dog came up to him. It didn't seem dangerous. It wanted to play. Jimmy was so happy. He and the dog ran and played for a long time. + +They ran until it was dark. Jimmy was so happy. His wallet was safe and he had an adventure. He thanked the white dog and went home. + +He had hope that his wallet would help him and it did. He was so glad he had an adventure in the park. He learned that the most dangerous things can turn out to be the most fun. +Once upon a time, there was a fair princess who loved to play. She had many friends and they would often have lots of fun. One day she noticed that some of her friends were getting picked on and not treated fairly. So she made a plan to protect them. + +She sneaked up behind the bullies and gave them a big scare! This surprised them and they quickly ran away. Then the princess and her friends continued to play without any worries. + +The princess continued to protect her friends every day. Whenever anyone tried to be mean, she would come and stand up for them. The princess’s fair actions made sure everyone could play together happily. + +The end. +Once there were two friends; one was called Kate and the other Jack. Both were very cheerful and liked to play together. One day, Jack was playing too rough and he made Kate angry. She said some mean things to him. + +Jack felt really sad and ran away. He was so upset that he didn't see a big storm coming! He was scared and began to cry. But then, something wonderful happened. Kate saw the storm, ran towards Jack and hugged him. She said she would forgive him. + +Jack felt so much better. The sky was still dark, but as the storm rolled away, it left behind a beautiful rainbow in the sky. It was very colorful! Jack and Kate smiled at each other and hugged tightly. They knew that forgiving each other was the most important thing. +Bob was a sleepy boy. He was so tired that he yawned a lot. He was in the living room and saw a switch. He decided to turn it on but nothing happened. + +Bob looked around and saw a comfortable chair in the corner. He decided to sit down and take a nap. He lay down and closed his eyes. + +Bob's mom heard him yawning and came to check on him. She saw him sleeping peacefully and smiled. She turned off the switch and Bob dreamed on. + +When he woke up, all he wanted was a snack. He was wide awake now and smiling. He went to the kitchen and found the cookies his mom had set out for him. He was no longer sleepy. +Once there was a little girl named Sabrina. She was three years old and liked to do fun things. One day, she wanted to do something original. She thought and thought, until she had an idea. She decided to start a game! + +She called it 'catch the ball'. First, Sabrina rolled a big, soft ball to her friend. Her friend tried to catch it, but couldn't. It was funny! Next her friend rolled the ball to her, and she was able to catch it. They started laughing and soon, all the kids in their street were playing the game. + +It was so much fun! Together, Sabrina and her friends invented more and more rules for their game until it was the best game ever. They invented things like 'jumping catch' and 'backwards catch'. It was an original game and all the kids were so very happy to play it. + +Sabrina was really proud of herself for starting the game. She was so happy to see all her friends having so much fun, and she knew that she had made a good decision to start this game. +There was a boy and he loved to observe things. He especially loved to pick blueberries. + +One day, the boy was in a special field filled with ripe blueberries. He carefully looked around and observed everything. He saw that the plants had organized rows and the blueberries were in neat little piles. + +The boy was so excited - he wanted to collect all the blueberries he could see. He started to pick them one by one. He carefully put them in his little basket. + +Soon, his basket was full of juicy blueberries. He hastily ran home so he could eat them! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She was 3-years-old, and was always in a hurry. One day, Mia was jumping around her garden, when she suddenly tripped and fell. She saw that her sock had fallen off. + +“Mommy!â€, yelled Mia. “My sock has fallen! I need a new one!†+ +But her mommy had given her the very last sock. + +Mia looked around and saw a big long hill. She smiled. “I know what to do!†she said. + +Mia ran up the hill as fast as she could, and when she got to the top, she grabbed her sock, which had rolled all the way down. + +Mia put on the sock and went running back down the hill. When she got to the bottom, she was beaming with delight and shouted, “I did it! I was so fast!†+Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to drink mixer. Everyday he would beg his mom to buy the mysterious liquid, and she would always say yes. + +One day, while the little boy was walking, he saw a big jug of mixer on the ground. He quickly grabbed it and drank all of the contents. He felt so good that he ran back home to show his mom what he had found. + +However, when he got back, he realized that it was not mixer he had been drinking, it was something much more mysterious. As soon as the little boy drank the mysterious liquid, he started to feel very sick. He had to go to the hospital, and the doctor said that he had to stay there for a week. + +The boy's mom was very upset, and she warned him never to drink anything he found on the ground. Sadly, the little boy never learned his lesson, and it was a bad ending for him. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby monkey called Sally. Sally was always very playful and loved climbing trees. One day, Sally's mommy told her about an exciting safari. + +Sally was very excited and couldn't wait to go. They drove to the safari and Sally got to see lots of different animals. She saw lions and tigers, and even an elephant. + +At the safari, Sally spotted a huge tree. She wanted to climb it to see what she could see from the top. But the tree was too tall and much too hard to climb. Then, Sally had an idea. + +She asked the zookeeper if they could replace the tree with a rope ladder. The zookeeper said yes and soon he had placed a chubby rope ladder where the tree used to be. + +Sally was so happy! Now she could climb to the top of the rope ladder and see the world from up high. She climbed to the top and had the best view. She could see a zebra and even a giraffe! +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who was three years old. She was excited as it was her birthday. She was ready to have a party. + +When the little girl opened the door, the room was empty. She looked around and noticed that nobody was at the party. "Where is everybody? Where is the birthday party?", she said. + +Then, suddenly, the door opened and all her friends entered the room. "Surprise!", they said. The little girl smiled and clapped her hands. Now the room was filled with happiness and joy. + +The evening was full of fun. There were balloons and music and games. Everyone enjoyed the party. At the end of the night everyone said goodbye and the little girl went to bed. She was very happy for her birthday. +Once there was a girl called Sally. Sally wanted a reward for cleaning her room. But her mum said no. Sally was very sad and started to cry. Then she heard a noise from outside. She looked outside the window and saw a boy looking for something. Sally wanted to help the boy but her mum said she couldn't go outside. Sally was so sad she started to cry again. + +The boy asked Sally if she could help him find the reward he had lost. She was excited to help him. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Soon it was dark and the boy had to go. He thanked her for her help but sadly he didn't have the reward to give Sally. + +Sally felt bad as she really wanted the reward. But she realised that helping people can be its own reward. Even if she didn't get a reward, she had done the right thing by trying to help the boy. No matter how sad she was, she was glad she had helped the boy and it had taught her an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was feeling very frustrated. Her name was Beth and she wanted to organize her bedroom. She had lots of toys, books, and games. + +Beth decided to start gathering her toys and putting them away in the toy boxes. But it was hard work and she soon became more and more frustrated. + +Beth's mom had an idea. She took a big piece of cardboard and cut it into different shapes. She showed Beth how to attach the pieces of cardboard to her bedroom wall using sticky tape. She called it a 'screen'. + +Beth was excited. She took her toys, books and games and put them on the new screen she had made in her bedroom. Now she could see all her stuff in one place and it was easy to find what she wanted. + +Beth was very happy. She smiled and hugged her mom tightly. The screen had helped her organize her bedroom and it was so much easier now! +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom was feeling very bored, so he decided to go for a walk around the park. On his way to the park he saw a big box. Tom was curious so he opened it. Inside the box there was a strange stir. + +Tom had never seen something like this before, so he decided to stir it. As he moved the stir around a peculiar zoom came out of it. Tom liked the sound, so he kept stirring it. + +But then something bad happened! The stir was too strong and it started to spin faster and faster. Tom quickly tried to stop it but it was too late. The stir was spinning too fast, and Tom started to feel very dizzy. Suddenly he felt very stupid for stirring the stir. + +Tom quickly put the box back in the park and ran away. The stir continued to spin until it stopped spinning all by itself. Tom was very sad. He never stirred up something he didn't understand again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old and very curious. + +One day, Mia decided to go for a walk. She saw a tall tower in the distance and she was very excited. She ran over to the tower and examined it with her tiny hands. She admired how big and tall it was. + +However, when Mia tried to climb up, she became very sleepy. She laid down on the grass and fell asleep. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was loud and kind. + +"Don't worry, dear. You can take a nap and then walk up the tower when you're ready," the voice said. Mia smiled. She knew the voice was right. + +When she woke up, Mia felt refreshed. She stood up and took a deep breath. She was ready to walk up the tower. She took one step after the other, until she reached the top. From the top, she could see everything! It was amazing. + +Mia walked back down, feeling happy and sleepy. She had accomplished her goal. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old. She was stood at the edge of a port, looking out at the sea. + +The girl asked the sea, 'Are you good?' + +The sea replied, 'Yes I'm good, I'm always good.' + +The girl smiled and said, 'I want to be friends with you.' + +The sea replied, 'I'd love to be friends with you.' + +The girl jumped up and down with joy. She knew she had a friend. She said to the sea, 'Let's play together!' + +The sea said, 'Yes! Let's play together! Come over to my side and let's have fun!' + +The little girl was so happy and quickly ran to her new friend. They played together all day, running and laughing. After a while, the girl said goodbye to the sea and thanked it for being such a good friend. The sea smiled and said, 'You're welcome, see you soon!' + +The little girl waved goodbye and ran home with a smile on her face. She had a new friend and she knew they would play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a rare side attached to a house. It was very special because it was made with love. One day, a little bird called Tweety flew by the house and decided to make it her nest. She attached it to the side of the house with twigs and leaves. She sang happy songs from inside her nest and the people of the house were so moved that they would go out every morning to say hello. Soon, everyone in the neighborhood admired the bird's nest and the rare side of the house. Every morning, the people of the house would come out and feed the bird. Everyone was really happy and it felt like the house was filled with joy and laughter. They all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to draw patterns with her crayons. She had a special blue crayon that she used to make the most gorgeous patterns. One day, after she finished drawing, she noticed her neighbour, Millie, looking at her with an envious expression. + +"What are you doing?" Millie asked. + +"I'm drawing," Jane said proudly as she lifted the crayon. + +Millie wanted to draw with the same crayon too. So Jane offered Millie the blue crayon and taught her how to draw a pattern. As Millie lifted the crayon, she smiled at Jane. + +Forever after that, Millie and Jane became best friends. Millie was always drawn to Jane's creative patterns. And Jane was always thrilled to share her crayons with her envious friend. +Tommy and his mom were in the park. They saw a cell phone lying on the grass. + +"Hey mom, let’s pick it up! It looks nice," Tommy said. + +His mom frowned. "No, Tommy, I'm afraid we shouldn't. We don't know who it belongs to. If we just take it, it wouldn't be fair," she said. + +Tommy was a shy but very gifted child. He thought for a moment and then said, "If it belongs to someone else, let's write a note and put it back on the grass." + +His mom smiled. "That's a great idea! Let's do just that," she said. + +So Tommy wrote a note saying that he had found the phone. He asked the owner to come back and pick it up. + +When they were finished, his mom said, "Remember, Tommy, it's always more honest and fair to do the right thing. That way, everyone’s happy!" + +Tommy smiled and nodded. He was glad he had learned something. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family. The mother and father of the family wanted to give their 3 year old daughter a special treat. They allowed her to pick any snack she'd like from the kitchen. The daughter was so excited and she decided to pick an olive! + +Her parents were so proud of her for picking a healthy snack. They allowed her to go outside and eat the olive in the garden. But as she was eating, a magpie flew out of a nearby tree and stole the olive right out of her hand! + +The little girl was so upset and her parents tried to console her and allowed her to pick a new snack. But no matter what they said, she remained so sad. The daughter never got a chance to enjoy her special treat and the magpie flew away with the olive never to be seen again. +Once there was a family of chickens. They were very obedient and did everything the farmer asked of them. One day, the farmer invited the chickens to a field trip to the garden. + +The chickens were so excited, they hadn't ever seen a garden! The garden was full of colorful flowers and vegetables. The chickens came upon a large pepper and all of them were curious. + +The chickens pecked at the pepper and soon, the pepper turned into a spicy sauce that covered their beaks. The farmer was not happy and scolded the chickens for being disobedient. + +The moral of this story is that obedience is always better than curiosity. Being obedient is important if you want to be rewarded. +Suddenly, a little girl peeked out from behind a bench. She was feeling very miserable. She had been playing outside, but it started to rain and now she was stuck and didn't know what to do. She was alone and was feeling scared and lonely. + +Then, she heard a soft meowing sound. She looked around and spotted a cute, fluffy cat. It was peeking out from behind a bush, looking shy and scared. The girl smiled and offered the cat some treats from her pocket. The cat slowly approached the girl and she gently stroked its fur. + +The girl was no longer feeling miserable. She had made a new friend and was happy to have someone to play with. Together, the girl and the cat explored the garden and enjoyed the sunshine. They had a happy day together playing in the fresh air and feeling the warmth of the sun. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to play with her friends, but she was very bossy. Everyday, she would boss them around, telling them what to do. + +One day, she saw one of her friends had something shiny. She wanted it, so she decided to steal it! She thought it was the only way to get it, so she took it. + +But when she got back home, she was feeling very guilty. She knew she had done wrong and needed to fix it. + +The next day, her mom gave her a lecture. She told her it was not nice to steal from her friends. She told her to apologize, even if it was hard. + +The girl apologized to her friend and found out that the best way to get something was not to take it, but to ask for it nicely. + +The moral of this story is that it's not nice to steal and that it is better to ask for things nicely than to take them without permission. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jane. They were walking in the park when suddenly they heard some crazy noises. They looked around and saw a jogger running at a very fast speed. Jack and Jane were very impressed. + +Jack said to Jane, "She's running so fast, it's crazy!" + +Jane replied, "I know! Let's do the same!" + +So Jack and Jane started running as fast as they could. Soon they were speeding all over the park! It was so funny, they couldn't stop laughing. + +It seemed like they were running forever. Finally, they had to stop because they were too tired. They both took a deep breath and smiled. + +Jack said to Jane, "That was a lot of fun! Let's go jogging together again soon, OK?" + +Jane smiled and said, "Yes, let's do that!" + +And so they made a plan to go jogging together again soon. +Once upon a time there was a small independent girl called Sarah. She lived with her parents in a little red house. + +One day Sarah's dad said to her, "You're a big girl now Sarah. How about you try and lock the door?". + +Sarah excitedly tried to lock the door but it was too difficult for her. Her dad then showed her how to do it and the door clicked shut. + +"That's fantastic Sarah!", said her dad. + +Sarah was so proud of herself and then she noticed a bottle of wine on the kitchen table. Sarah asked her dad what it was. + +He replied, "It's wine Sarah, it's for grown ups." + +Sarah smiled and said, "When I'm grown up, I'll lock doors and drink wine just like you!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "That's right Sarah, you'll be an independent grown up - just like me." + +Sarah was very happy and she went off to play while her dad continued to drink his wine. +Jimmy and his mother were walking outside on a warm day. Jimmy looked up at the sky and saw dark clouds. + +‘Mom, is it going to rain?’ asked Jimmy. + +‘Yes, it looks like it will!’ his mother said. + +Jimmy was excited. So, he and his mother kept walking until they saw a big sign. + +‘What’s that sign Mom?’ asked Jimmy. + +‘That sign says ‘rain shelter’’ said his mother. ‘Let’s go in here while it rains.’ + +Jimmy followed his mother into the rain shelter. Soon enough, it started raining. + +‘It’s warm,’ Jimmy said. + +His mother smiled at him and said, ‘Yes! Here in the rain shelter we can stay dry and still feel the warm rain on our faces.’ +One day, a boy and his mommy went outside to play in the park. The boy was really excited and he was skipping and jumping around. As they were walking, they saw a penny sitting on the ground. It was so shiny, and it was a bright green color! The boy wanted to keep the penny, so he snatched it up and put it in his pocket. + +They kept walking and soon they came across a big green tree. The boy was so tired after all the walking that he couldn't help but yawn. His mommy yawned too, and she said, "Let's take a break here for a bit and sit in the shade of this tree until we feel better and more energized." + +The boy agreed. He sat on the grass and leaned against the trunk of the big green tree. He put his hand in his pocket and felt the penny. He smiled and went to sleep. His mommy watched him and soon fell asleep too. + +Later that day, the boy and his mommy woke up feeling refreshed. The penny was still in his pocket and the boy was determined to find the perfect use for it. Sometimes, the best finds come at unexpected places! +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Jack. He wanted to explore the world. So, he set out to wander around his neighbourhood. + +As Jack wandered he heard a strange noise coming from a nearby park. He looked around and saw a huge monster! He was scared and wanted to run away, but he knew he had to stay brave. + +Jack was brave and he approached the monster carefully. As he got closer he saw that the monster was big and hard but he wasn't scary at all. The monster just wanted a friend to talk to. + +Jack and the monster became best friends, the monster taught Jack about the importance of being brave even when you are scared. They remained friends for a long time. + +Jack learned a valuable lesson about courage and friendship that he would keep with him forever. He realised that taking risks and being brave will bring you great rewards. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and very brave. + +One day her mommy asked her, "Jane, do you want to come and help me?" + +Jane replied, "Yes Mama, I do!" + +So, they walked outside and saw a very large bush. The bush had lots of delicious berries. + +Her mama said, "Let's pick the berries and turn them into something special." + +Jane smiled and started picking the berries. Her mama watched carefully to make sure she was picking them safely. + +Once they finished, her mama showed Jane how to measure the ingredients to bake a yummy pie. + +When the pie was finally done, Jane proudly said, "Mama, it looks so good!" + +Her mama smiled and urged Jane to take a bite. It was delicious. + +Jane felt like a big girl for making something so yummy. +Once there was a little girl named Anabelle who loved to count things. Every day she went to the bookshelf and counted all the books. She counted them once, she counted them twice, and then she counted them again! + +One day she was counting her books when her mom walked in. "What are you doing?" her mom asked her. Anabelle felt embarrassed. She tried to say that she was counting the books, but she wasn't sure how to explain it. + +Her mom smiled and said, "I can help you count the books. We can do it together." Anabelle was glad and smiled. Then they both started counting. They went through the bookshelf, counting each book. When they finished, they were very proud. Anabelle had learned a new way to play and her mom was happy to help. +The little girl was walking through the park when she spotted a fancy knot. She quickly ran to it, eager to find out what it was. + +"What is this?" she asked her mom. + +"It's a fancy knot," replied her mom. + +The little girl giggled. She tried to undo the knot, but it was too tight. + +"I can't undo it," she said sadly. + +Her mom carefully picked up the knot and wrapped it around her finger. + +"Do you see how it changed?" She asked. + +The little girl looked closely at the knot. She nodded excitedly. + +"I understand!" she said. + +The little girl and her mom spent the rest of the afternoon playing with the knot, trying to change its shape in different ways. She had a lot of fun and learned a lot about knots that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tessa. She was out in the garden with her mum and dad. The sun was shining, birds were singing and the flowers were so beautiful. + +Tessa was ready for her snack, so her dad asked her to come and get it. She ran over to the table, where there were some deliciously smelling raspberries. She smiled and started to eat them. + +Suddenly, her dad asked:" Tessa, do you know how to make a bow with your hands?" Tessa was a bit confused and asked: "What's a bow?" + +Her dad laughed and said: "A bow is when you take your hands and make a shape like this." He made the shape of a bow with his hands, and Tessa copied him. + +When she got it right, he clapped and said: "Well done, you made a beautiful bow!" Tessa smiled and kept practicing until she could do it perfectly. She was so proud of her new skill. + +Afterwards, she enjoyed the rest of her snack and soon it was time to go home. Tessa couldn’t wait to show her friends how to do the beautiful bow! +Joe and his mom were at a restaurant. Joe was three years old, and he was excited to try all the new foods on the menu. + +"Mommy, can I try something different?" asked Joe. + +"Of course," said his mom. "It's important to try all kinds of foods. Just remember to behave at the restaurant, okay?" + +So Joe sat up straight in his seat, and looked at the menu. It was filled with words he didn't understand. + +"This is so difficult," said Joe. His mom smiled and said, "Sometimes menus can be hard to understand. Let's decide together what you can try tonight." + +They picked out a few dishes that Joe was excited to try. He behaved very well while they waited for dinner, and when it arrived he was so happy to finally eat! Joe enjoyed trying different foods, and his mom was proud of how well he'd behaved. +Tommy was a very intelligent 3-year-old boy. He had a toy phone he liked to play with. But his parents had a phone that he hated. Every day they used it to call people and talk on it. He wished they would put it away. One day his parents put the phone away so he thought his wish had come true. But when they put it away, they took him away too. He was sad and scared and he never got to see his parents again. He cried and cried but it didn't matter. He had to stay away because of his parents' phone. Tommy was sad, but he had learned an important lesson - he should never hate a phone! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to help her mum in the kitchen. One day, her mum asked her to get the old salad from the fridge. The little girl opened the fridge and took out the old salad. She was about to put it on the table when she saw the leaves had gone bad. + +The little girl went back to the kitchen, where her mum was chopping vegetables. She asked her mum what she should do with the salad. Her mum said, "No worries, just wipe it off the plate and throw it away." + +The little girl wiped the salad off the plate and threw it in the bin. She felt bad that she had to waste food. + +Her mum saw her looking sad and said, "It's ok, sweetheart. Just remember it's better to be kind to people and things and not waste food." + +The little girl nodded and smiled. She learned an important lesson that day - to treat everything kindly and not to waste anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Anna saw her mom wearing a vest. Anna thought it looked very nice and colourful, so she decided to put it on. + +Anna's mom was very busy and forgot all about the vest. She was worried when she saw that it was missing. She started to look for it. + +Anna was outside playing in the garden. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise coming from the woods behind her house. It sounded dangerous, but she was very curious. She started to walk into the woods in search of the noise. + +Anna soon found out the source of the noise was a mountain lion! She was so scared, she ran back to her house. But in the process of running, Anna forgot she was wearing her mom's vest. + +Anna's mom was relieved that she found her daughter, but was sad that she had forgotten the vest. Anna promised never to go into the woods again, and to always listen to her mom. +Once upon a time there was a grape. He was very adventurous and he liked to explore. One day he was exploring outside his house and he found a bucket of paint. He wasn't sure what it was so he decided to touch it. The paint was cold and wet. He enjoyed the feeling and quickly dipped his green skin in the paint. + +The grape was amazed by the colour he had become. He felt adventurous, so he decided to keep painting himself different colours. He kept going until he was completely covered in a bright rainbow. + +When the grape was finished, he decided to show his new look to his friends. But when he got back home, his friends were scared. They had never seen a colourful grape before and they were frightened. + +The grape was sad because he didn't understand why his friends were scared. Then he realised that he had painted himself too much, so the next day he decided to start again. This time he just painted a few spots with the same colours he had used before. + +The next day the grape showed his new look to his friends, and this time they all loved it. Even when it was just a few spots of paint, still made him look adventurous. + +The grape learned his lesson that day: it was important to be adventurous, but not too much. +Once upon a time, there was a thin animal. It was walking along the ground, looking for food. It looked up and saw something shiny in a tree. It clambered up the tree to take a closer look. + +When it got to the top of the tree, it saw that the shiny thing was a piece of fruit. It was quite far away, so the animal stretched out its thin body to grab it. The animal managed to grab the fruit and bring it back down to the ground. + +It ate the fruit and said thank you for the yummy snack. It was happy that it had managed to find something to eat. Then it continued its journey, looking for something else to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who liked to explore the world. One day, she stumbled upon a black door. She reached out to close the door, but when she did, the door opened and a creature jumped out. It was a large, scary creature with big eyes and a loud roar. + +The little girl was scared and started to cry. The creature spoke in an angry voice and said "I've been trapped in there for a long time and it's all your fault!" + +The young girl was terrified and said "Please don't hurt me, I'm sorry I opened the door." + +The creature didn't listen and said "You deserve to be punished for what you've done." Then it closed the door and the little girl was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy and loved to play with her toys. One day, she decided to go outside and play in the sun. But the sun was so bright, she couldn't find a good spot to stay in. Just then, she noticed a fancy shade that was very special. The shade was near a pond and had pretty flowers under it. The little girl ran over to the shade and caught it with her hands. She was so happy that she had found something so special to play under. The shade was just the perfect size for her and it kept her cool. She stayed under the shade all day, playing with all her toys until the sun went down. She was so happy to have found such a fancy shade! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and very shy. One day she wanted to go on an adventure, so she decided to go to the zoo. She went to her cupboard and searched for her ticket. After a few minutes of searching, she found it! + +Lucy was a bit shy about going to the zoo all by herself. She was nervous, so she decided to take her teddy bear for company. She asked him, “Do you want to come to the zoo with me?†Teddy shook his head and smiled, so Lucy knew he wanted to come. + +Off they went, Lucy's ticket in hand. When they arrived at the zoo, they were so excited they forgot to be shy. They saw lots of animals and Lucy had a really wonderful day. When it was time to leave, Lucy said goodbye to her new animal friends and did a happy dance all the way home with teddy bear by her side. +Jill was so excited for her sleepover. She leaned down and kissed her mom goodnight, then she skipped away to her bedroom. Jill couldn't wait to sneak into the closet, the one nobody else ever opened. + +As the hours passed, Jill began to feel a little bit scared. It was dark and it was quiet. Just as Jill was beginning to doubt her plan, she realized the closet was actually filled with lots of fun. + +There were all sorts of toys and games hidden away. After a while, Jill thought it was time to explore the kitchen. She opened the cupboard and grabbed something sour. + +Jill was so excited. She realized that this sleepover was going to be the best one ever. That night, she found the courage to venture outside the closet and play with her friends. + +What Jill didn't realize was that she had just taken the first steps towards a bright new future. She had found the courage to explore new possibilities and this was only the beginning. +Once there was a girl. She was three years old and she had the most beautiful blue dress. Everyday the girl would wear her blue dress and play make-believe. + +One day, her mom told her that she had to stay home and not go outside. The girl was upset, she wanted to go out and play. Her mom said that it was too dangerous, she had to stay inside to prevent bad things from happening. + +The girl frowned and whispered, "but my blue dress is so pretty". She was still determined to go outside and show off her dress. + +So the girl waited until her mom was busy, then the girl snuck out of the house. She was so excited to show off her dress, so she ran fast. Unfortunately, the girl accidently slipped and fell. She started to cry. + +Her mom ran outside and saw her. She hugged the girl and made her promise that she will never leave the house without permission again. Mom said, "It's better to stay safe then prevent bad things from happening". The girl nodded and smiled, she knew she was loved. +The little girl was playing in the park, looking for things to do. She saw the slide and climbed up it to the top. She put her finger on the big button at the top and pushed. The slide made a loud noise and she screamed in excitement. + +She slid down the slide and it was fun. She kept sliding, faster and faster. It felt like she was flying! She slid up to the top again and pushed the button. She screamed with joy as she flew down the slide again. + +This time, the slide was hard to push. She put all her little strength into it and managed to get it going. She screamed as she went down and up again. She loved the feeling of sliding and the button was so much fun to push. + +The little girl smiled as she finished her game. She went home feeling very happy. +Mama and Baby were walking along the path. The path was long and winding. Baby wanted to go this way and that. Mama said, "No, Baby, we must go this way." Baby became very stubborn and kept saying "No!" She wanted to go a different way. Mama said, "No baby, we must go this way. We must not go that way." But baby wanted to go the other way and she kept saying, "No! No! No!" Finally, mama had an idea. She said, "Alright, let's go that way. But there is a thing we have to do first." Baby was excited and looked up to mama happily. They turned around and went on the path that Baby wanted to take. Finally, they reached a large pond. Mama said, "See, there was something I wanted to show you. Look, there are ducks swimming in the pond." Baby smiled with delight and forgot all about being stubborn. Together, they watched the ducks for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jim. Jim was very kind and he loved to ride. Every Saturday morning he got to ride his tricycle. He would go as fast as lightning! After his ride, Jim would get a snack. He always got an apple because he was very healthy. + +One day, Jim wanted to do something different. So, instead of riding his tricycle, he decided to ride a big bike. It was a kind neighbour's bike. He hopped on and started to peddle away. + +Jim rode up and down the streets, feeling the wind in his hair. He peddled so hard that he was out of breath. When he was done, he went back to the kind neighbour's house and said thank you. Then he went home, happy and satisfied and enjoyed his apple snack. + +The end. +Josh was an ordinary three year old boy who loved playing football. One day, when he was playing in the park by himself, he lost his football. He ran around looking for it, but he couldn't find it. He was so sad, and he was sure he would never have it again. + +Suddenly, one of his friends came up to him and asked what was wrong. Josh explained to him that he had lost his football. His friend smiled and said that he could help him find it. + +The two friends searched around the park for a long time, but it seemed that the football was gone. Just when Josh was about to give up, his friend shouted for him and pointed at the football under a tree. Josh was so happy and hugged his friend. + +He thanked his friend and from that day on, Josh never lost his football again. +Once upon a time, there was a hero called Sally. Sally was always so patient. She never shouted or got cross. +One day, Sally had to go away. All of her friends said they’d miss her and asked her to come back soon. But Sally had to stay away for a long time. + +Sally was away for many days and weeks. Her friends stayed patient and waited for her return. In the end, Sally came back and everyone was so happy. +Sally had done something amazing and was now even more of a hero than before. She had been so brave and held on even when things were hard. +Her friends and everyone celebrated and thanked her for being so patient. +Sally would always be remembered as a true hero. +Once there was a little boy, who loved polishing his mom's phone. He held it in his little hands and made sure to really polish it. His mom watched from the kitchen, smiling at his concentration. + +"This phone is so shiny," the little boy said, looking up. + +"Yes, you do a great job," his mom said. + +He looked around and saw the icy outside. + +"Can I go play?" he asked. + +His mom nodded and he grabbed his coat. He ran outside and felt the icy cold on his face and hands. He took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh air. + +He ran and played for a while until he got too cold. Then he went inside to warm up and polish his mom's phone again. + +The little boy loved polishing his mom's phone and playing outside in the icy cold. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She liked to read books and play with tools. + +One day Amy went to the library and was looking at a book when a boy came over and tried to take it. Amy said 'No, that's mine!' The boy was very rude and tried to take the book away. + +Amy's mum saw what was happening and said 'Hey, that's very rude of you! Leave Amy alone.' The boy was embarrassed and ran away. + +Amy's mum then hugged her and said 'Thank you for standing up for yourself. Do you want to pick a new book to read?' + +Amy smiled and said 'Yes please!' They looked around the library and finally chose a big book with pictures that Amy liked. + +They went home and Amy curled up in her chair and began to read. She couldn't believe how fun reading was. She used her tools to carefully turn the pages and was soon lost in a make-believe world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sammy. She was very frightened because her big brother had promised to stay with her all week. But when the week came, her brother suddenly disappeared. + +Sammy was so scared that she didn't know what to do. She started to look for him around their house, but he was nowhere to be found. She looked for him outside, but he was not there either. + +Sammy started to worry and she was very scared. She didn't want to stay alone in the house. So she decided to wait in the park, and hoped that her brother would come back. + +Sammy stayed in the park for hours, but still her brother didn't show up. Eventually she fell asleep, and when she woke up the sun was setting. To her relief her brother was already there, waiting for her with a big hug. + +Sammy was so excited. She was no longer frightened. She happily hugged her brother and thanked him for coming back. +Mum was cooking dinner. She put some food into the freezer. It was cold and wet. + +The next day, Mum took the food out of the freezer. It was still cold and wet. She gave it to the dog to chew. + +The dog liked it. He chewed it carefully, making sure he didn't drop any. After a few minutes, he had finished all the food. He licked his lips and looked for more. + +Mum smiled. She was happy the dog had enjoyed the food. He had chewed the food so well, she couldn't tell it had come from the freezer. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Sarah and Joe. Every day they would go and play together outside. + +One day, Joe had a good idea. He suggested they both write down everything they did together in a diary. + +Sarah loved the idea so she quickly agreed. + +They began writing down what they did day by day. Sarah was very careful to never forget something, but Joe was careless, often writing only a few words. + +When Sarah confronted him about it, Joe said, "It doesn't matter - no one ever reads it anyway!" + +Sarah was disappointed. She had wanted to remember all the fun things they did together, but it seemed that Joe didn't share her sentiment. + +She reminded him of how important it was to remember the details, but he said "It's no fun - let's go do something else!" + +Sarah thought for a moment and then suggested that maybe they could both write down something special once a week. + +Joe agreed and they vowed to keep their special diary together. + +They never forgot the diary again and it became a treasured reminder of the fun times they shared together. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy dog. The dog loved to explore and play in the sun. One day, the dog was out for a walk in the park when it spied an interesting rope. The dog was so excited to play with it! + +The dog ran over to the rope and started to play. But before it knew it, the dog had managed to tangle the rope around itself. The dog was stuck! No matter how much it moved, the rope was tight. + +Suddenly, a car drove past the park. A man saw the dog was stuck and got out of the car to help. He said to the dog: + +"Hi puppy! Let me help you out of the rope. Wait just a minute and you can be on your way!" + +The man put down his bag and grabbed the rope. He tried to loosen it and after much effort, he finally got it off. The dog was happy and so relieved. + +The man patted the dog on the head and said: "You are very lucky. Now go on and have a great day!" The dog thanked the man and ran back home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy flame. It was a very strange flame, because it liked to read! It would look through books and stories, searching for adventures and new stories to try out. + +One day, the nosy flame got an idea. It wanted to visit a house and explore what was inside. So it flew and flew until it saw a house. It paused to take one last look at the books it had with it before floating in. + +Inside, the flame found a small room with a bright light. It was so warm and pleasant that it decided to stay and read. The flame went back and forth through the books, finding new stories and places to explore. + +The flame was so nosy and busy that it didn't even notice when the light went out and the room was dark. It continued to read, until it fell asleep with a book in its flamey hands. + +In the morning, the nosy flame opened its eyes and found itself surrounded by light and stories, just like it liked. It had had an amazing night and was happy that it had said, 'Yes', to its adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three years old and very excited to go on an adventure! + +One day her mom said, "Let's go to the west!". Jenny smiled, nodded and said, "Yes!". + +Then they set out. They paused to look around the blue sky and they paused to pick some bright yellow flowers. They even paused to wave to some happy birds in the trees. + +Finally they arrived at the west! Jenny was so excited! She saw big hills and little streams and she even saw some animals. + +Before they went back home, mom said, "Let's take one more pause so we can look around and enjoy the blue sky!" Jenny smiled, nodded and said, "Yes!" + +They took one more pause and then it was time to go home. Jenny was so happy to have seen the west and to have had a fun adventure with her mom. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends living in a small village. Their names were Jack and Jill. + +One sunny day, Jack and Jill decided to go to the river to play. Along the way, they came across a broken barrel. Jack really wanted to study it, so he said to Jill, "Let's study the barrel!" + +Jill was very excited and she said, "I can help you! What should we do first?" + +Jack said, "Let's look inside the barrel to see what's inside it!" + +So, Jack and Jill slowly opened the barrel and found a treasure map inside! They were both so surprised. + +Jack smiled at Jill and said, "Let's go on an adventure to look for the treasure!" + +Jill was so excited, she shouted, "Yes, let's go!" + +So, Jack and Jill went on an adventure together to study and find the treasure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was so honest. Everything she said was true and she always tried to do the right thing. + +One day it started to rain very hard. The storm was so strong that it made a flood. The water was everywhere! + +The little girl was scared and started to tear up. Her mom saw her and said, “It’s ok my love. I know it’s scary but you are such an honest girl. Everything will be alright.†+ +The little girl nodded and dried her tears. She took her mom's hand and waved away the flood. Soon the sun came out and everything was alright. The little girl’s honesty saved the day! +Once upon a time there was a family of three. There was a mom, a dad and their child. The child's name was Mia and she was three years old. + +One day, Mia went with her mom and dad to the park. She was very excited! Mia noticed that there was a fire crackling in an outdoor fireplace and she immediately wanted to draw closer. + +Mia's dad observed Mia watching the fire with fascination. He knelt down beside her and said, “Do you want to take a closer look?†+ +Mia smiled and nodded. She got closer to the fire and said, “I feel brave!†+ +Mia's dad was very proud. He said, “You are brave Mia. I am very proud of you.†+ +Mia and her dad watched the fire together until it went out. Mia felt proud of herself and she and her dad left the park holding hands. +"Look!" shouted Sarah, pointing excitedly to the postbox outside her house. "The mailman just put mail into the box!" + +Sarah's mom smiled. "That's right. Let's go take a look to see if there's something for us." + +The two of them walked over to the postbox and opened the lid. Sure enough, there was a letter with Sarah's name. She gasped in excitement. + +"Can I open it?" asked Sarah. + +"Yes," said her mom, eyes twinkling. + +Sarah carefully opened the envelope and pulled out a bright, colourful card. The front was very pretty, with a big church and a rainbow. + +"I think it's a church invitation," said Sarah's mom. + +Sarah smiled. She knew it was going to be a beautiful day at the church! +Once upon a time, there was a popular clown. He lived in a magical land far away. Everyone loved him. + +On a bright day, the clown went outside. He saw a little girl staring at him. She was only three years old. + +The clown said, "Hi there! What's your name?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "My name is Jenna. I love clowns. Can I stare at you?" + +The clown laughed. "Of course you can! I'd love that!" + +Jenna stared at the clown for a long time. She was so happy to see such a popular clown. + +The clown said, "Why don't you join me for a walk? We'll have lots of fun!" + +Jenna said, "Yes, I love walks!" + +And so, they went on a walk together. Everyone in the magical land watched in awe. They were so happy to see the popular clown with a little girl. +Once upon a time there was a light fly. The fly zipped around and was very happy. One day the fly saw something new and shiny. It was a big, soft blanket. The fly was curious and flew closer. It flew around the blanket and then landed on top. The fly covered itself with the blanket and snuggled down deep. Then it had a long, comfortable sleep. The fly slept until the sun came up and it was time to fly away. The fly shook off the blanket and flew off happily into the sky. The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He and his mom were walking in the park one sunny day. + +They saw a big rock. Jack's mom said, "Let's lay here, Jack". + +Jack lay on the rock. He saw a flame in the bush. It was so fascinating. He asked his mom, "What's that?" + +She said, "That's a flame, Jack. Isn't it interesting?". + +Jack watched the flame. He lay there and gazed at it. His mom said, "Let's go home now, Jack". + +Jack said, "No, I like the flame". His mom said, "It's time to go home now, Jack". + +So Jack reluctantly said goodbye to the flame and went home with his mom. +Once upon a time there was a small girl who loved to create things. She dreamed of making something special, something she had never made before. So one day she thought of something special: ice! + +She went to the kitchen, grabbed a tray and went outside. She filled the tray with snow and put it in the freezer. After a few hours, the snow had turned into ice. + +The small girl was so excited to see the ice she had created. She touched it, felt it and tried to pick it up, but the ice was hard. She finally was able to pick it up and bring it back inside. + +The small girl was so proud of the ice she had created. She showed it to her family and friends and they were all very impressed. They said it was the most creative thing the small girl had ever done. + +The small girl had achieved her goal and was overjoyed. She thanked her family and friends for helping her create something wonderful: ice! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was always eager to learn and to explore the world around her. She was very excited when she saw that her bedroom had a brand new bookshelf. She would spend hours looking at the books and looking at all the pictures inside. + +One day, Sarah saw that her neighbor had a bigger and newer bookshelf. She was very jealous and wished that she had a new bookshelf just like that. + +But then Sarah realized something very important. She realized that it was more special to own something no one else had - her own bookshelf. She was proud that her parents had worked hard to give her something special. + +So Sarah decided to always be thankful for the things she owned, big or small. She remembered that it didn't matter what people around her owned or had, she could be proud of her own belongings. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant girl named Martha. Today, Martha was going to do something special. She didn't know what it was but she was very excited. She had a backpack with her that included a few surprises. She went to the park. + +On the way, Martha saw some of her friends. They asked her what she was going to do today and she said she wasn't sure but it was going to be something special. They wished her luck and she continued on her way. + +When she arrived at the park, Martha opened up her backpack. There were lots of colourful balloons inside! She smiled and carefully picked some of them up. She filled the park with the balloons of different shapes and sizes. They looked beautiful and everyone around them was surprised. + +Martha had made the park brilliant with the balloons that she included. Everyone was very happy and everyone was saying that it was the most special day ever. Martha had given the park a surprise that they will never forget. +Once upon a time there was a modest little girl named Sarah. Every day Sarah would go to the park and collect special stones. One day she saw a special one, with a palm-sized image attached to it. She knew it was special so she took it home with her. + +When she got home, Sarah showed her mom the stone with the image on it. Her mom told her that the image was of an angel. She said that it was the most special thing Sarah had ever found and encouraged her to keep it. + +From then on, Sarah always kept the stone with her. She carried it all around in her pocket, even when she was going to school. + +One day, after school, Sarah was walking through the park and saw a mysterious angel standing in the middle. The angel smiled at her and pointed to the stone. She said that if Sarah was brave enough to attach the stone to the angel, she could make a wish. + +So, Sarah took out her stone and attached it to the angel. All-of-a-sudden, she felt a rush of warmth and happiness. Everything around her seemed a little more magical and then the angel disappeared. + +Sarah was both surprised and delighted by what had just happened. She had gone on a magical adventure and now her life was forever changed. She knew the mystery of the stone was meant to be and she thanked her lucky stars that she had been modest enough to find +Once upon a time there was a fish who needed help. He was stuck in a net. He was so sad and scared. He shouted and shouted, but no one heard him. He didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a little girl heard the fish. She was so glad she could help. She went over to the net and gave the fish a big hug. The fish was so happy and he thanked the little girl. + +But suddenly, the little girl felt something strange. The net was getting bigger and she and the fish were getting smaller. Before she could do anything, the net pulled the little girl and the fish away. The little girl was so sad and scared. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenny. Jenny was three years old and she was very happy. She loved playing outside and making jokes. + +One day, Jenny wanted to have some success. She asked her mum for help and her mum said, “If you want to be successful, you have to try your best.†So, Jenny started to try her best. She practiced really hard and gave it all she had. + +After a while, Jenny had succeeded. She was really happy and couldn’t wait to tell her mum. But Jenny’s mum was very sad. She had terrible news – Jenny’s dad had been hurt in an accident. + +Jenny was so sad. She didn’t want to make anymore jokes. But then, she remembered what her mum had said. She took a deep breath and decided to try her best. She worked really hard and soon she was happy again. + +Eventually, Jenny’s dad was better and their family was reunited. Jenny was happy and made lots of jokes again. She had succeeded and that was a cause for celebration! +Once there was a small girl who loved to help her mom in the kitchen. Every night, the girl would rub her mom's back as her mom cooked dinner. The girl was always very grateful for the time she spent with her mom. + +One night, the girl was helping to set the table when her mom asked for help in the kitchen. The girl quickly ran to the kitchen and started to rub her mom's back as she cooked. Her mom smiled and thanked the girl for all of her help. + +The girl kept rubbing her mom's back and sang a happy song. It made her mom smile even wider. Finally, dinner was done! The girl flew out of the kitchen and went to the table to help set it. + +The girl was so grateful that she got to spend time with her mom in the kitchen. She knew it was a special time that only the two of them had together. They shared so many laughs and smiles, and the girl couldn't wait to do it again the next night. +Once there was a fat bird. He lived in the big tree in the garden. He was very happy and often sang beautiful songs. + +One day he decided to take a nice walk in the garden. As he was walking, he saw something very interesting in the bushes. He wanted to go closer and have a better look. + +He took a few steps towards the thing and then suddenly he saw a big cat! The cat was looking at the bird with her big yellow eyes. The bird was so scared that he forgot how to fly and stayed rooted to the spot. + +The cat started to walk slowly closer to the bird. The bird widened his little eyes in fear and spoke out: "No, please don't hurt me!" +But the cat didn't listen. She walked closer and closer until she was right in front of the bird. + +Then, with one fast move, the cat grabbed the bird with her sharp claws and... she parted with it! + +The fat bird was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate who really wanted to help out around the house. One day, she asked her mom if she could fix the faucet in the kitchen. Her mom said yes, and gave her a wrench to try and remove the faucet. + +Kate was persistent and tried her hardest, but the faucet didn't budge. She asked her mom for help, who smiled and said, "Let's try a different approach." Together, they unscrewed the bolts underneath the sink, and then the faucet was easily removed. + +Kate was so proud of herself, and her mom said, "You are so smart, Kate. You can do anything if you try hard and stay persistent." Kate smiled from ear to ear and hugged her mom. + +The end. +There was a boy who liked to peek at the things outside of his room. One day he peeked and saw a dragon! It was a regular dragon, but it scared him. He jumped back and ran inside. + +The boy knew he was brave, so he decided to go outside again. He peeked through his window and the dragon was still there. It didn't look happy. The dragon roared at the boy and he started to cry. + +The boy was really scared and started to run away. But it was too late. As he ran, the dragon chased after him. It was getting closer and closer. + +At last, the dragon caught up with the boy and it was too late. He was never seen again. It was a bad ending for the boy. +Mia was walking around town and she saw something furry. She ran up to it and asked, "What is this?" + +The furry creature said, "It's a motorcycle." + +Mia asked, "What is it for?" + +The motorcycle replied, "I'm used for riding." + +Mia was so excited that she tried to touch it. She said, "I want to try riding you!" + +The motorcycle said, "You're too little. You have to be a little bit older before you can ride me." + +Mia said, "Ok, I'll come back and touch you again soon!" She ran away and waved goodbye. +Once there was a very cheerful boy. His name was Charlie. Charlie loved flying. He wanted to ride in an aeroplane. + +One day, his mom called him and said, "Charlie let's go for a ride in an aeroplane." + +He was so excited. He shouted for joy and said, "Yay! I love to fly!" + +So, Charlie and his mom went to the airport. They got on an aeroplane and flew in the sky. Charlie was so happy to be in the sky. He kept looking out the window and pointing things out to his mom. + +The aeroplane circled around and around and then it finally came in for a landing. Charlie and his mom were so happy to be back on the ground. Charlie hugged his mom and said, "I love to fly in the sky mom! Can we do it again?" + +His mom said with a cheerful smile, "Yes, we sure can!" +Once there was a little boy called Dave. He was very curious and loved to explore the garden. One afternoon, he went outside for a game. Dave saw a little butterfly and wanted to catch it. He ran and ran, trying his best to catch it. Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind. It was his mom! "Dave, stop! You can't catch the butterfly!" she said. Dave stopped and looked back. He saw his mom and she was smiling. He thought she was being silly. + +Dave smiled back and giggled. He said, "I just want to catch the butterfly. It looks so pretty!" His mom laughed and said, "Well, maybe next time you will catch it." Dave smiled again and ran back to his game. He had a lot of fun exploring the garden and playing with the butterfly. +Pete was a 3 year old that liked to be obedient. He was always playing in his mom's garden. One day he saw the police. He was scared and ran to find his mom. He ran to her and said; "Mom! The police! Please help!". His mom was calm and said; "Don't worry, Pete. they are here to help us. Let's go talk to them and see what they need". + +Pete was still scared. He didn't want to talk to the police. He was worried that he was in trouble. His mom said; "Pete, be obedient. Come and talk to them, please. We can find out why they are here". + +Pete obeyed his mom and followed her outside to the police. He was shaking with fear. The police greeted Pete and his mom, and asked them a few questions, and then Pete remembered why the police were there. + +It turns out there had been an accident in his neighbor's garden. The police wanted Pete to answer some questions about it. Pete was very obedient, and answered the police's questions. In the end, the police found out what happened and Pete went back to playing in his mom's garden. +Jimmy and his mommy were out for a nice drive. Everywhere they looked it was sunny and bright. Jimmy loved being in the car and he dreamed of being a driver when he grew up. + +Mommy and Jimmy went to the store to get some groceries. Mommy told Jimmy to stay in the car while she went in, but Jimmy wanted to come along and help. + +When Mommy got back in the car, she put the groceries in the back and they headed off again. Suddenly, Mommy smelled something strange. She realized that she had left something in the store- she had forgotten the regular oven she had been planning to buy. + +Mommy and Jimmy drove back to the store as fast as they could. Once they arrived, they saw that the oven had already been sold. Now that the regular oven was gone, Mommy and Jimmy had to drive all the way back home with nothing. + +Jimmy was so disappointed that he started to cry. Mommy knew that it had been a mistake, but there was nothing she could do about it. Jimmy had to learn that sometimes bad things happen. +Jack had a special cartoon he loved to watch. His little brother saw it too, but he was jealous. He wanted to watch it every day. So he made a demand: He wanted to watch the cartoon as much as Jack. + +Jack thought that wasn't fair, so he said no. But his brother kept on demanding to see the cartoon. He said he wanted it every day. + +Jack's mom saw the situation and had an idea. She said: "OK, from now on you can both watch the cartoon together. That way you won't be jealous anymore." + +Jack and his brother were happy about that. From then on, every day, they watched the cartoon together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a huge truck driver. His name was Sam. +He drove a big red truck all around the city. He loved to look at the buildings and the cars. + +One day Sam stopped his truck and saw something he had never seen before. It was a big yellow button on the ground! + +He stepped out of his truck and said, "What's this? I wonder what it does!" + +He knelt down and pressed the button. Suddenly, the truck began to shake and grow. It kept shaking until it became bigger and bigger. Soon it was huge! + +Sam was so excited. He looked around and said, "Wow! I've gained a huge truck!" + +He smiled and waved to all the people around. Everyone was amazed at this huge truck he had gained. +Sam said, "This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ethan. He had been so excited for his holiday, but then he shrank. He had no idea how it had happened, but he was so small he could fit in the palm of his parents' hands. Ethan felt so guilty. + +"What have I done, mummy?" Ethan asked. + +"It's alright, sweetie," his mum said, "we don't know why it happened but we will think of something." + +Ethan and his family tried lots of different things to help him, but nothing worked. Eventually, his parents decided to take him on holiday. + +As soon as Ethan went to the beach, he started to grow back. He was so excited to be big again that he started jumping up and down. + +He had a wonderful holiday and when he came back, he was so happy to be his normal size again. He was even happier to realize he was no longer guilty for shrinking. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. He loved to observe the world around him. One day, as he walked in the forest, he saw a big, black raven sitting in a tree. The boy was curious, so he stopped to take a closer look. + +The raven stared back at him and said, "Why are you looking at me?" The boy was excited to hear the bird talk. He replied, "I'm observing the world around me." + +The bird replied, "That's a wise thing to do. The world is full of wondrous things that can teach us something. You should never be too quick to judge. Be careful when making decisions and think deeply about it." + +The boy nodded, then thanked the raven for its advice. He thought about what the bird had said carefully and remembered it each time he made a choice. + +The moral of the story is to think deeply before making important decisions. Don't be too quick to judge, listen to the wisdom of others and always observe the world around you. +Once upon a time, a little boy wanted to be a fisherman. So he went to the beach to make a fishing rod. When he finished, he went to fish. + +The little boy sat on the beach and waited for fish. He found a big fisherman nearby. He asked the fisherman for help. The fisherman taught him how to cast the rod. + +The little boy was excited. He was catching lots of fish, but suddenly he felt something pull the rod. It was a very big fish! He yelled out, asking the fisherman for help. + +But the fisherman said, "That's sour luck, kid! See? This is why you should never go fishing alone." The fisherman grabbed the rod and pulled hard. The big fish was too strong and the fishing rod broke. + +The little boy was so sad. He had tried so hard! He went back home feeling sour. He never went fishing alone again. +Once upon a time there was a dependable little frog. He was known by all in the pond. Every night he would take a stroll and have a chat with his friends. + +One night, on his stroll, he noticed a strange sight. It was a tiny toe that was floating on the top of the pond. He went closer and picked it up. He noticed that the toe was a perfect match for his own. He took the toe back to his friends and asked them what to do. + +One wise frog suggested, “You should keep it. Maybe it belongs to someone who needs it!†The little frog thought it was a great plan. + +A few days later, the little frog saw a big and scared frog hopping around the pond. He asked her what was wrong and she said she had lost her toe. The little frog remembered the match he had found and showed it to the big frog. He gave the toe to the big frog and she was so relieved. + +The moral of the story is that it’s always good to be dependable and help others in need. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jenny. She wanted a special toy but she didn't have enough money to buy it. So Jenny went to ask her friend, Eve, if she could borrow the toy. + +Eve happily said yes and so Jenny borrowed the toy. She took it outside and played all day. As she was playing, a big truck came by and had a big crash. It ran over the toy and it broke into lots of pieces. Jenny was very sad because she had borrowed the toy from Eve. + +The next day, Jenny went to see Eve. She told her what had happened and apologized. Jenny was worried that Eve would be cross but Eve smiled at her. + +"It's ok," she said. "We'll get a new, pink toy together and I'll forgive you. Loaning things to each other is nice, but it's important to always look after them." + +Jenny and Eve went out and bought a new, pink toy and from then on Jenny was always very careful when she borrowed things. She learned a lesson - always look after things you borrow! +Once there was a family who had a big pool of their own. It was the best pool in the city. Everyone loved it. It was easy to get in and out of and there was lots of space to swim. + +The family liked to stay in the pool for hours. They even let their friends come over to swim with them. Everyone had a great time. + +One day, the family decided to invite all the other families from the city. They wanted everyone to enjoy their pool. They spent the whole day having fun together. Everyone was laughing and splashing in the pool. + +At the end of the day, the family said goodbye to all their friends with big smiles. Everyone was so happy they had a pool of their own. It was easy to play in and it made them all feel very special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice. She was only three years old. Knowing that she wasn't old enough to travel on her own, her family took her to the airport. They were all so excited and Alice felt very dizzy when she looked around at all the people. + +When the family arrived at the airport, the first thing they did was get Alice a passport. She was so relieved and happy to have it in her hands. + +"Now do you know why your passport is so important?" her mom asked. + +Alice shook her head no. + +"Your passport is like a special ticket. With it, you'll be able to go different places. You'll be able to experience different cultures and make lots of new friends!" + +Alice nodded her head with understanding and smiled. + +Finally, it was time for the family to board their flight and as Alice waved goodbye, she felt so grateful for her passport and the adventures that lay ahead. +Once upon a time there was a graceful lady who liked to add things. She added toys and clothes to her room and one day she added a match. The match was so special something magical happened. A beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky and it was so bright and colourful. + +The lady was so happy and said she would take the match with her everywhere she went. + +Wherever the lady went people saw her match and said she was very graceful. Everyone was so excited to see the rainbow the match created and wanted to add one of their own too. + +So everyone got out their own matches and lit them. The sky lit up with magical rainbows and the town was filled with happiness and joy. + +The graceul lady was so pleased and so was everyone else. From then on the town would light up with rainbows when somebody added a match to the sky. +Mia's mum took Mia to the park. It was very quiet and peaceful. Mia saw some planes in the sky. She was very excited and started shouting, "I wanna go on a plane! I wanna go on a plane!" + +Mum smiled and said, "Maybe one day you will be able to go on a plane sweetie, but for now why don't you go and play in the park." + +Mia went running to the playground and started to play. She was so excited she slipped as she ran and fell down. Mum rushed over and helped Mia get up. + +Mia was a bit scared and sad, but then she heard a plane in the sky and she smiled. + +Mum said, "See Mia, even though you slipped, you can still do exciting things one day like going on a plane. But for now, why don't you go and play quietly?" + +Mia smiled and went back to playing in the park, dreaming of when she could go on her very own plane. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sue. Sue had a white spirit that always stayed with her. She called the spirit Lily. One day Sue and Lily were playing in the park when a big bird flew down and landed next to them. The bird said, "I need your help Sue, will you please attach this feather to my wing?" Sue said, "Yes!" + +Sue carefully attached the white feather to the bird's wing. The bird smiled and said, "Thank you so much Sue. You and Lily have a special spirit, keep it safe." Sue nodded happily and watched as the bird flew away. + +From that day on Sue and Lily kept their special white spirit close to their hearts. Whenever they felt it slipping away, they'd remember the magical bird and its kind words. +One day, a little girl named Marie was very shy. She was invited to a playdate with her friends, but she was too embarrassed to go. Instead, she stayed at home with her mom. + +Mama asked, "Why don't you want to go, Marie?" + +Marie said, "I'm too shy, mama." + +Mama said, "That's ok sweetie. Why don't you help me in the kitchen? We can make some yummy pepper pizza!" + +Marie was excited by this idea. She helped mama gather all the ingredients, then she carefully sprinkled the pepper on top. After the pizza was in the oven, they waited patiently for it to cook. + +When it was finished, Marie was feeling less shy. Mama served the pizza and they both enjoyed it. Marie realized that her shyness wasn't so bad after all and she was excited to go to her next playdate. +Once there was a caterpillar named Tom. Tom was very important in the forest. Every day Tom would try to help his friends. + +One afternoon, Tom was very tired after helping his friends. He went to find a place to sleep. + +Suddenly, Tom saw a log and thought "This looks like the perfect place to sleep." He curled up next to the log and quickly fell asleep. + +Just then, a bird flew by. She saw Tom sleeping and said loudly "Tom, you are very important. Don't forget your responsibilities!" + +Tom heard the bird but he was too tired to get up. He just kept sleeping. + +The bird was so impressed by how important Tom was that she stayed and watched over him until he woke up. When Tom woke up, he thanked the bird for reminding him how important he was. +One day, a little girl called Stella was playing outside with her friends. It was dusk, and the sky turned an orangey-red colour. She saw a flame in the garden, so she ran to it. The flame was beautiful and made Stella excited. + +"What is this?" she said, to her friends. + +"It is a flame," one of them said. "Let's hide behind it," said another one. + +So, the three friends went behind the flame, holding hands. Stella felt scared but also excited. They stayed together in the darkness. Suddenly, they all started to giggle and jumped out from behind the flame, into the orangey-red sky. + +The friends laughed and ran around the garden, excited to have found something so special. They all had a wonderful time playing. + +Stella and her friends will never forget the wonderful experience of hiding behind the flame. +Once upon a time, a chicken named Orange went to the store. Orange was so excited because she was getting something special and no one knew what it was. When she got to the store, she saw something orange and round, it was the perfect size for her. Orange loaded the orange round object onto her back and hoisted it back to her home. As Orange arrived home, everyone was curious about what she had stored. She revealed that it was an orange ball, everyone was so excited to play with it! Orange was so happy that she had found something perfect for her home. From then on, Orange and her family would play with her special orange ball every day and it was the most fun they had ever had! +Once upon a time there was a little soldier on patrol. He was marching around and keeping an eye on the horizon. +Suddenly, he heard a loud rumble. Up in the sky, there was an enormous black cloud that was rising quickly. The little soldier was frightened, and he didn't know what to do. + +He remembered being taught that friendship was the greatest power of all, so he looked around for a friend to help him. He quickly spotted a tiny bird nearby. He asked the little bird for help and cautiously the bird agreed. + +The soldier and the bird joined forces to defeat the big black cloud. The soldier ran quickly and the bird flew above to lead the storm away from the little soldier. + +The soldier was so happy when the storm passed and he learned that having a good friend come in handy. This taught him an important lesson, that sometimes in life it is better to ask for help than try to tackle things alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was a very curious person and always loved to explore and play. + +One day, Jane was filled with excitement when she found a large puzzle. It was in the shape of a flower and Jane just couldn't wait to put it together. + +When Jane asked her Dad to help her fill the puzzle, he said, "Sure! Let's see what it looks like when we finish it". + +So, Jane filled the puzzle one piece at a time. Her Dad helped her look for the correct pieces. When they finished the puzzle, it looked so normal! + +Jane smiled and said, "Dad, I'm so proud of us! We made a beautiful flower puzzle together!" +Once there was a modest penguin. He lived by the ocean and was friends with the fish and other creatures living there. +One day, a curious crab scuttled up to the penguin and said, "hello! What is your name?" The penguin said "my name is Pengu". The crab was quite taken aback, almost hopping up and down with excitement. He said, "what a funny name! Why is it Pengu?". The penguin modestly replied, " my feathers are a greyish black color, much like the color of a Penguin". The crab thought for a moment, then said, "what a wonderful name" and scurried off after giving the penguin a friendly wave. + +The fish in the nearby school were quite impressed too, swimming around the penguin in admiration and asking him questions. Pengu said, "please, don't be so awe-struck. I'm just a modest penguin". The fish had so many questions, like how long he'd lived there, what he liked to eat, and so on. Pengu happily answered them all and soon they had become great friends. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful farm. On the farm, there was a cow and a chicken that lived happily together. +One day, the cow wanted to make something special for lunch. She went to the kitchen and found cheese, butter, eggs and some other things. With all these ingredients, the cow started to cook. She stirred and stirred until a delicious cheese omelette was ready. + +The chicken came into the kitchen and asked: "What are you cooking?" The cow said: "I'm making a cheese omelette." The chicken said: "Can I help?" The cow smiled and said: "Sure! You can crack the eggs." + +The chicken cracked the eggs, while the cow kept stirring the mixture. Then, with the help of the cow, the chicken put the cheese in the omelette. When it was finished, the cow said: "Look how beautiful our cheese omelette is!" + +The moral of this story is that when we work together, we can make something truly delicious and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to tie things together. He tied ribbons to his teddy top and strings to his shoes and would pretend they were boats. + +One day, he went to the bakery. He saw something delicious. It looked like a big pastry! The shopkeeper said it was a tip. + +The little boy was very excited. He wanted to take the tip home and share it with his mom and dad. He asked the shopkeeper for some string. The shopkeeper found some for him and the little boy used it to tie the tip up. + +The little boy ran to his house with the tip and shared it with his mom and dad. They were so happy to see it. They could not wait to try something so delicious. + +The little boy and his family laughed and smiled together as they enjoyed the tip. They thanked the little boy for bringing something so yummy home with them. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a naughty bunny. The naughty bunny really liked to play games and one day, he decided to play with a sword. The sword was very shiny and the naughty bunny was very curious. + +He opened the sword and it made a very loud noise that scared him. He quickly closed the sword and ran away. He worried that the sword would hurt him if he played with it more. + +Then, a knight came to the bunny's rescue. The knight told the bunny that the sword he was holding was very special and that he must always be careful when playing with it. The knight closed the sword and put it away safely. + +The knight then told the bunny to never be naughty again and they both had a good laugh. The bunny thanked the knight and promised to be good from then on. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her backyard. She was so excited when she saw something red and shining in the grass. She quickly ran to it and bent down to pick it up. It was a beautiful leather bag. Her eyes lit up when she opened the bag and revealed what was inside. It was full of bright red candy. She couldn't believe it! She scooped out every last piece of candy and stuffed it in her pockets. Then she laughed and skipped around the backyard for the rest of the day. What an amazing surprise! +One day, two sisters named Sharon and Emma were playing in the garden. Emma had an oat and was eating it. Suddenly, their father came out and saw what Emma was doing. He was very mad. + +He pointed at Emma and said in a big angry voice, "No! You must not eat that oat! That was not allowed!" + +Sharon looked scared and said, "But why, Daddy?" + +Emma's father sighed and said, "Because if you do, I have to punish you." + +Emma started to cry. She was scared. She didn't want to be hurt. + +Sharon hugged Emma and said, "It's ok. You won't get punished if you don't eat the oat." + +Emma nodded and hugged Sharon back. + +Their father smiled and said, "Good girls." +Once upon a time there was a sad little robot. He lived in an old factory and had no one to talk to. One day he decided to build something to keep himself busy. He gathered some pipes and began to construct a house. + +The robot worked hard all day and eventually he had finished. He stepped back and felt proud of his work. However, he then remembered he was still alone. + +He sighed. "I wish I had someone to share this with," he said. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the entrance of his new home. + +"Hello," said the voice. "I heard you were lonely, so I thought I would come over and be your friend." + +The robot was overjoyed. From that day forward they were the best of friends, and the robot was no longer so sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Honey. Honey was very tough and brave. +One day, Honey decided to go for a walk in the forest. As he was walking, Honey saw a bee hive. He wanted to see what was inside, so he poked the hive. +Inside was lots and lots of honey! Honey, the little bear, was so excited and couldn't believe his luck. +He filled his tummy full of honey until it was all gone. Poor Honey was so full he could barely move. He thanked the bees for the sweet and tasty honey, said goodbye and went on his way. +From that day on, Honey never forgot how tough he had to be in order to find the sweet honey. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. His name was Hoppy, and he lived in a bunny hole in the ground. + +Every day Hoppy would hop around the gardens, looking for yummy carrots to eat. One day, he heard a bell ringing. + +It was so loud, Hoppy hopped as fast as he could to see what was going on. He was so impatient! As he hopped, he heard the bell ringing even louder. When he got close enough, Hoppy saw two people playing games. + +The ringing bell meant it was the winner's turn - so Hoppy hopped close to see which bunny would win! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Mary. Mary was three years old and very curious. One day Mary was looking through her parents' magazine. She saw some pictures that looked strange and dangerous. + +Suddenly, she felt something pinch her finger! She looked around, but nobody was there. She thought it was strange. Then, she realized that there was a tiny bug hiding in the magazine! She felt a little scared but also excited. + +Mary knew that the bug was very small and it couldn't hurt her, but she decided to be careful. She put the magazine away and very gently picked up the bug. She looked closely at the bug and thought it was really cool. + +Mary played with the bug for a few hours and then let it go. She learned that being careful and observant was very important. She would never touch something dangerous again. +Once upon a time, there was a good little bird called Polly. One day, Polly was playing in the garden when she heard a strange call. She looked around and saw a big pill on the ground. She had never seen a pill before, and was intrigued. She hopped closer to have a better look. + +Suddenly, Polly heard the call again. It seemed to be coming from inside the pill! She decided to peck at the pill to see what was inside. Once she opened it, a tiny squirrel came out! + +The squirrel looked around and said, "Oh, thank you! You are so kind to help me escape! What's your name?". Polly said proudly, "My name is Polly. I'm a good bird and I'm very happy to meet you." + +The two became fast friends, and Polly took the squirrel around the garden, showing it the best parts. They had a really good time together. + +At the end of the day, Polly said goodbye to the squirrel and went back to her nest. She never forgot the special call and the good new friend she had made that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old and loved to go for walks. One afternoon, Lily decided to go on a walk with her parents. + +While walking through the park, something wonderful happened – Lily heard a beautiful song. She followed the music until she found the source. It was an old man singing in a tree! + +Lily asked him, “Old man, what song are you singing?†The old man stopped singing and looked at her with a big smile. He said, “Why my dear, it's a happy song about love.†+ +Lily was so excited with her discovery that she couldn't stop talking about it. But then, she noticed the old man's face changed. He became very angry and yelled, “Stop talking so much! I'm trying to enjoy my song in peace.†+ +Lily was scared and ran away from the old man. She never went back to that particular park ever again. +One morning, Grandma and Grandpa came to visit. Grandma was very enthusiastic and Grandpa was carrying a big motor. Grandpa handed the motor to Dad and they started to pass it between them. Dad said they were going to put it in the garage. + +Grandma and Grandpa took Johnny outside. They said they wanted to show him something special. +Grandma said, “We have a surprise for you, Johnny!†+ +They all walked around to the front of the house and there was a shiny motor! Grandpa said, “This is your new motor!†Johnny was very enthusiastic to see his new motor. + +Grandpa took the motor and showed Johnny how to pass it from one person to another. Johnny was so excited. Grandma and Grandpa smiled as he kept passing the motor around for hours. Finally, Dad said it was time for them to leave. + +Johnny waved goodbye to Grandma and Grandpa happily. It was a very special day! Johnny never forgot the enthusiasm of his grandparents and the fun they'd had with the motor. +One day, Jim went to the store with his mom. He saw a fat cat. He wanted to pay for it, but his mom said no. Instead, she gave him a quiz. Jim wasn't sure what to do. He looked at the quiz and he saw numbers and shapes. He knew he had to try his best. + +After a little bit, Jim managed to answer some of the questions. He was so happy with himself! But then he realized there was one more question that he hadn't answered. It was very hard, but Jim tried his best. Finally, he answered it correctly. He was so excited that he jumped up and down! + +His mom was so proud of him. She leaned over and said, "Now, you can pay for the fat cat!" Jim was thrilled. He grabbed his wallet and paid for the cat with his own money. Now, he could take the cat home and make it his very own pet! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He wanted to play outside but it was so cold. He looked so sad. + +Mommy asked, “Why don’t you want to go outside, John?†+ +John replied, “It’s too cold. I don’t want to get cold.†+ +Mommy said, “I know what we can do. We can go to the park. We can play there and it won’t be so cold. Plus, you can play on the slide.†+ +John replied, “Yay! That sounds fun!†+ +John and Mommy went to the park but something wasn’t right. It smelled so smelly. + +John asked, “What’s that smell, Mommy?†+ +Mommy replied, “That smell is coming from the lake. It’s not very nice. Let’s go to the playground instead.†+ +So they went to the playground and had lots of fun! John loved playing on the swing and Mommy was so happy to see him smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a long nurse who had a very important job. Every day she would go to the hospital to help the sick people. One day, when she was at work, something special happened. + +A new baby was born and the nurse wanted to say hello. The nurse smiled and waved at the baby and used her hands to make something called a sign. The sign was like a big hug from the nurse to the baby. + +The baby looked so happy and smiled back at the nurse. Everyone in the room clapped and cheered for the nurse. From that day on, the nurse and the baby were the best of friends. Every time when the baby saw the nurse, it would smile and make the same sign back to the nurse. + +It was a long and happy friendship that lasted many years! +Mary was a very adorable three year old. Every day she went to the gym with her mom to play on the slides and swings. She loved the gym, it was so much fun. + +One day, when she was playing on the swings, she noticed an orange feather on the ground. She picked it up and went to show her mom. "Oh, look Mom," she said, "it's an adorable orange feather!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Good work, Mary. Let's keep it safe and when we get home I'll feed it some bread crumbs." + +Mary smiled and skipped alongside her mom as they walked to the car. But when they got back home, they found that someone had broken into the house. They were nowhere to be seen. + +Mary was so sad. She never found out what happened to the orange feather. She never got the chance to feed it bread crumbs and keep it safe. She never got the chance to play with it again. +Once upon a time there lived a boy called Sam. He was only three-years-old, but he loved to study. He would often sit in his room studying all day. + +One day, his parents decided to take him to the jungle, hoping that the fresh air and wildlife would inspire Sam to study even more. + +On arriving in the jungle, they noticed that it was dull, with no colourful animals in sight. Disappointed, Sam wanted to leave. + +At this, his parents said "No, we had decided on this and we must stay here, Sam. Why don't you sit down and study here in the jungle?" + +Sam reluctantly gave in, and he started to study. To his surprise, he found himself enjoying it. He spotted different animals and plants he had been reading about. He soon found the dull jungle to be full of interesting life and even fun to study in! +The little girl was happy. She loved going to Grandma's house because Grandma always had something special for her. This time, Grandma had something extra special for her. It was a big wardrobe. The little girl was so excited; she couldn't wait to look inside. Grandma said that if she really wanted it, she could attach it to her bedroom wall. The little girl was overjoyed. She thought about all the pretty dresses she could hang inside. + +The little girl's brother had a surprise of his own. He had found a box of decorations he wanted to attach to the wardrobe. The little girl was happy for him too and promised to help him put them up. + +When all the decorations were attached and the wardrobe was filled with the little girl's clothes, it was the most beautiful sight. Grandma said it looked like a princess's wardrobe. The little girl was so happy to have her special wardrobe at her house. From that day on, she always thought of Grandma whenever she opened her wardrobe. +Mama had something special to show her little girl. She knelt down to her level and asked, “What do you think these are?†She held up a bright red pair of sunglasses. The little girl’s eyes lit up. “What are these? Twinkling stars?†she asked. + +Mama laughed. “No, not stars. These are sunglasses.†She helped the little girl put them on. + +When the girl saw the world through her red sunglasses, she gasped. The sky was a bright blue and the trees were a beautiful green. Objects seemed to jump out at her, clearer than ever before. Mama said, “They make everything so bright and cheerful.†+ +The girl had never seen anything so wonderful. She twirled around, thrilled to be wearing her red sunglasses. Mama said, “Let’s kneel down and thank God for our sunshine and stars.†The little girl happily followed her mama and thanked God for her new sunglasses. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a special place. His place was safe and he was very happy there. Everyday he would run and play with his friends. But then one day something made him sad. + +His friends said they wanted to go on an adventure. They wanted to go explore the big woods nearby. The little boy wanted to go too but he was scared. He was afraid that the big woods were not safe. + +His friends believed it would be okay. They thought the big woods would be an adventure and the little boy might be successful. So, the little boy decided to trust his friends and joined them on the big adventure. + +When they arrived at the big woods, the little boy was scared but his friends showed him all the wonders of the woods. They had so much fun playing and discovering things. The little boy heard stories and saw new creatures he never knew existed. + +When they came back to their special place, the little boy was happy. He realized that he was safe the whole time. He also realized that with the help of his friends, he had overcame his fear, and he ended up being more successful than he ever imagined! +Once upon a time, there was a wild pigeon who had seen many things. He wanted to know the world, so he spread his wings and set off on a journey. + +He flew far and wide, travelling over mountains and forests and oceans. Everywhere he went, he saw new wonders - animals, people, landscapes - and he loved every moment. + +One day, as he was soaring through the clouds, he noticed something sitting in a meadow below. It was a little girl, and she seemed to be looking at him. He stopped flying and hovered in the sky, waiting to see what would happen. + +The girl waved at the pigeon, and smiled. She was so small and happy, and the pigeon knew that he had found a friend. They flew around together in the sky, exploring the world together and discovering new places. + +The wild pigeon and the little girl had many adventures together. Then, when they had seen enough, they said goodbye and the pigeon flew off, alone once more. He returned home with a new found knowledge that he had never experienced before. It was the knowledge that he had a real friend, forever. +Once upon a time, there was a mum who loved baking in the kitchen. She had lots of tasty recipes that she liked to make every day. But one day she realised that all her ingredients were not available. + +She was very sad. She sat in the kitchen and thought about what to do. Then she had an idea. + +She went around the neighbourhood and asked her friends if they had any ingredients that she could use. Some of them did and she was very happy. + +She baked delicious treats in the kitchen with the ingredients she found. She shared them with her friends and thanked them for being so helpful. + +Moral of the story: We should always love and help each other. +Once, there was a little boy. He was being naughty that day, so his mommy gave him a switch to make him understand that he should not do bad things. He felt a little scared but he knew that it was to help him learn a lesson. mommy said if he was helpful, he would not be punished. + +The little boy was sad and he vowed to try to be helpful. He helped pick up his toys, he made his mommy breakfast in bed and even hugged his little sister whenever she was sad. + +Mommy was so proud and rewarded him with a treat. She gave him a big big hug and told him how proud she was of him. The little boy was so happy that he didn't need a switch. He learned that being helpful was much more fun and brought more rewards. + +The little boy never forgot the lesson he learned, and he was always helpful from then on. +Once upon a time there was a huge castle. Inside the castle was an enormous curtain. One day a tiny mouse came inside. He wanted to play and explore. However, the people in the castle had other plans. They decided to ignore the tiny mouse. The mouse was so scared and sad. + +The mouse cried and begged for someone to play with him, but everyone in the castle continued to ignore him. Suddenly, an angel appeared and said," Why are you ignoring this tiny mouse? He just wants to play and explore. Don't ignore him. Give him a chance". + +Everyone in the castle listened to the angel's words and changed their minds. They invited the mouse to play and explore the castle with them. + +The moral of the story is that everyone should be treated with kindness. We should never ignore somebody who needs our help. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He loved to drive. One day he wanted to take a journey. He asked his mom if he could take their car. "Yes!" she said. + +The boy drove and drove until he found a way. It was a special way. It was a cheap way. He was so excited! He kept driving and soon he reached the end of the cheap way. He was safe and happy. + +The boy had an amazing time. He drove around and around. Then he drove back home. He started driving on the cheap way again. But this time the way was more expensive. "That's ok!" thought the boy. He was still having a great time. + +At the end of the day, the boy had a big smile on his face. He was so happy to have found the cheap way. He drove home, saying goodbye to the cheap way, until the next time. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat. One day, the cat went for a walk in the forest and he saw a fire. He was scared, so he quickly turned and ran away. Soon he saw lots of people running towards the fire, so he stopped running and looked back. The cat saw that the people were all trying to stop the fire. They used buckets of water to turn the fire off. The cat was so happy that the people stopped the fire, so he started to purr and snuggle up to the people who had saved him. Everyone smiled and praised the brave cat and the fire was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Stephanie. She was three years old, and she loved to play in her crib. + +One day, when Stephanie was playing in her crib, she had an idea. She thought it would be silly if she finished her day in her crib. So she climbed out and she ran to tell her mum. + +"Mum," said Stephanie excitedly. "I have a silly idea!" + +Her mum smiled. "What is it?" + +"I want to finish today in my crib!" said Stephanie. + +Mum laughed and said, "You can do anything if you try hard enough. Let's get started!" + +So, Stephanie and her mum worked together to make Stephanie's silly plan come true. They put lots of blankets and pillows in the crib, and even some toys. + +When they had finished, Stephanie was really happy. She climbed into the crib and all her toys and blankets made it really comfortable and cosy. + +Stephanie smiled and said, "I finished today! This was a really fun way to end the day." +Once upon a time there was a very cheerful girl who loved to make music. She had a flute which she played all day long. Every day she would work hard to make the prettiest music with her flute. + +One day the girl met a wise man. He had a magical flute that sounded even better than her flute! The girl asked the wise man to teach her how to play the magical flute. He said that if she worked really hard then he would teach her. + +So the girl worked hard and practised every day. Eventually she learned how to play the magical flute just like the wise man! She was so happy and cheerful that her beautiful music filled the whole forest. Everyone loved to listen to her play the magical flute. + +The girl was so happy that she knew how to play the magical flute. Every day she would play her flute and bring happiness and cheer to the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to build something special. He thought and thought, until he knew what he wanted to do. He wanted to make a tidy garden! + +He started to build the garden. First, he put stones around the edge. He got some soil, and put it in a pile. Then he planted some special plants. He planted flowers, and grass, and trees. + +He worked hard all day, until the garden was finished. He was pleased with how tidy it was. He looked at the garden, and smiled. + +Every day, the man would go to the garden and take care of it. He would water the plants, or pull out the weeds. He would make sure everything was tidy. The garden was so beautiful. + +The man was happy. He had built his special garden, and it was perfect! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susie who loved to sing. Every day, her parents encouraged her to practice her singing. Her parents found an old, wooden barrel and decided to give it to Susie. + +“Here, Susie,†said her mom. “You can use this modern barrel to practice your singing.†+ +Susie was so excited and thanked her mom. “I will sing a song perfectly the first time!†she said with a smile. Every day, she sang into the barrel and was making impressive progress. + +One day, when Susie was singing a special song, her parents opened the door. To her surprise, Susie heard cheers from the people in the room. + +“You did it Susie! You sang your song perfectly!†said her parents happily. + +Susie was amazed and looked around the room. Everyone was clapping and smiling. It was clear that Susie's parents had set up a special surprise for her. + +Susie was so proud of herself and thanked the modern barrel for helping her. She sang the song one more time, and everyone cheered even louder. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle who was very nervous. She had never been out of her cozy home, so she was feeling scared. + +"I'm so scared," the little beetle said. She trembled as she looked around. +Then, a friendly voice said, "Don't worry, little beetle. I'm here to help you." + +The little beetle looked up and saw a kind-looking butterfly who was smiling at her. "Come with me," the butterfly said. + +The little beetle nodded and followed the butterfly, who led her outside her cozy home. Everything was so big and scary, but the little beetle was brave. + +When they were far away from her home, the friendly butterfly asked the little beetle, "Are you ok?" + +The little beetle, who was feeling much braver now, nodded and smiled. "I'm ok," she said. + +From that day on, the little beetle was no longer scared to come out of her home. Whenever she was feeling a bit nervous, she would nod and remember the kind butterfly who helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tim. He was three years old and lived with his mom and dad. +One day, Tim and his mom went to the park. Tim saw a big tree that he wanted to climb. +His mom said he could only climb if he twisted his body around the trunk of the tree. Tim tried so hard, but could not twist enough. + +He looked so sad. +His mom felt sorry for him, so she said, "It's okay. You can use your sight and look at the sky instead." + +Tim looked up, and there were the most beautiful birds he had ever seen! He waved at them and smiled. + +Mom was happy to see Tim so happy again. She gave him a hug and said, "I'm glad you found a way to twist your body differently." + +Tim smiled and gave his mom a hug. It was a happy day for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a wide farm. The farm was always tidy, and everyone who saw it said it was the tidiest farm they had ever seen. + +One day, a little girl called Sophie came to the farm. She loved it so much that she wanted to stay there forever. +