diff --git "a/TinyStories_1087.txt" "b/TinyStories_1087.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1087.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +The next day Daisy's wishes came true! She went to school and had a great day. And when she got home, she got lots of new toys and a beautiful new dress. + +Daisy was very happy with her successful wish-making! +Once upon a time, there was an ant named Joel. Joel wanted to explore to find some food. He was worried, so he asked his friend John the spider for help. “Please help me find food,†said Joel. + +John the spider was very helpful. He said, “Don’t worry, my friend. I will support you. Follow me!†+ +So John led the way. He took Joel through a maze. The maze was very tricky. But John was very helpful. He showed Joel which way to go. + +Finally, they reached the end of the maze. There was food! Joel was so happy. “Thank you John!†he said. + +John just smiled. “I am glad I could support you!†he said. + +And Joel and John enjoyed the food together. +Joey was a little boy who really loved animals. One day, he was playing in his bedroom and he heard a strange noise coming from outside. He looked out from his window and saw a beautiful bird sitting on a tree branch. Joey was so happy and he wanted to share it with his mom. He called out for her, but she didn't hear him. He wondered what to do next and then he saw the curtains. He ran over to them and pulled them aside. There was his mom, who was talking to a friend. He was so happy to see her and he pointed outside and shouted, "Look Mom! A bird!" + +His mom smiled, and then she and her friend stepped outside. Joey's mom was very impressed when she saw the bird. It was so attractive with its bright yellow feathers and its blue head. It was there they had a great conversation. Joey's mom thanked him for noticing the bird and said how proud she was of him. Joey was so happy and smiled from ear to ear. + +The bird soon flew away, but Joey will never forget the moment. That was the day he called out for his mom and found something beautiful. +Peter and his mommy were walking in the park. Peter pointed at many things. He pointed to the birds flying high in the sky. He pointed to the tall trees. He pointed to the wide river. + +Then he saw a shelter. It looked like a little house with a funny roof. Peter was very curious about it, so he asked his mommy what it was. + +"That's a shelter," she said. + +"What does it do?" Peter asked. + +"It helps protect people from the rain and the wind," she said. + +So Peter and his mommy went to the shelter. His mommy opened the door, but it was clumsy. Peter giggled and they both laughed. Finally, they stepped inside the shelter and shared a big hug. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to play. Every day, her mommy and daddy took her to the park. + +At the park, she liked to swing, climb on the monkey bars, and slide down the slide. Sometimes she would make up stories with her stuffed animals. One day, when the little girl and her family were at the park, she noticed something on the ground. + +"What is that?" she asked her mommy. + +"It looks like it needs to be cleaned up," her mommy said. + +The little girl was excited to help. She got a trash bag, and started picking up all the old wrappers and other trash she saw. When she was finished, she smiled proudly. + +"Good job!" her mommy said. "You did a really good job helping to clean the park." + +The little girl beamed with joy. She felt so happy to have helped. She was glad to have done something good and she couldn't wait to play again. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She loved exploring the attic. So one day she decided to crawl up. When she got to the top of the stairs, she saw a very pale room. She took a few steps in and saw a big dollhouse in the corner. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a whisper. "Hello!" it said. Lily spun around and saw a tiny mouse. + +"Who are you?" asked Lily. + +"I'm Cheese," said the mouse. + +Lily smiled, "It's nice to meet you Cheese!" + +Cheese jumped onto a chair and said, "Let's play!" + +Lily and Cheese spent all day playing in the attic. They invented amazing games with blocks and dress-ups. But when it started to get dark, Cheese had to go home. + +Lily promised she would come back soon and then she crawled down the stairs, out of the pale attic. +Once there was a 3 year old boy named Joe. He always had great ideas and loved playing outside. One day, he was playing by himself in the garden when he heard something unusual and stopped to listen. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice calling his name. He looked around and noticed a funny little creature perched in a nearby tree. It was a talking oat! + +Joe was so excited, he ran over to the tree and looked up at the oat. + +"I'm here to tell you an amazing story," said the oat. "Will you listen?" + +Joe nodded eagerly and the oat began to tell him a wonderful story about a brave knight and a wise wizard. + +When the story was over, Joe thanked the oat and said goodbye. He went back inside to tell his family about his unusual encounter. From then on, he never stopped listening for a talking oat! +The young puppy was running through the park. He was looking for someone to play with. All of a sudden he saw a little girl. She was very excited to see the puppy and shouted, “Oh wow, a puppy!†The puppy barked and jumped around. The girl laughed and said, “Hi there! Do you want to play?†The puppy yipped and ran around in circles. + +The girl giggled and chased after him. She picked up a stick and tossed it. The puppy chased after the stick and brought it back to the girl. She threw it again, and the game continued. They played for a while until it was time to go home. + +The girl bent down and picked up the puppy. She held him close and said, “I’ll have to come back and play with you tomorrow. Goodbye!†The puppy barked and licked her face. She giggled and said, “Bye-bye!†+ +So, the young puppy stayed in the park, watching the girl until she was out of sight. Then, he curled up and fell asleep, waiting for the next day when he and his new friend would play again. +Once there was a bear named Mr. Bear. He was a very brave bear and loved going on adventures. +One day, he decided to go to the forest. He packed a shield to protect him and set off. + +When he arrived at the forest, he saw an amazing sight. There were trees as tall as the sky and the sun was shining brightly. Mr. Bear couldn't believe how beautiful it was and he wanted to explore. + +Mr. Bear went deep into the forest. He came across a bright blue lake and went to investigate. As he was looking around, he heard a voice. +"Who are you?" asked the voice. + +Mr. Bear was surprised but he held up his shield. "I am Mr. Bear. What's your name?" he asked. + +The voice said, "I am a magical fairy. I have come to offer you a magical gift." + +Mr. Bear was excited. "What is it?" he asked. + +The fairy waved her wand and said, "You will get an amazing shield that will protect you from danger. Keep it close to you and you will stay safe." + +Mr. Bear thanked the fairy and went on his way. He kept his shield close to him and explored the forest. He felt safer knowing that he had a magical shield to protect him during his adventures. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Rose. Rose was a very enthusiastic girl and loved to explore. One day, while she was exploring, she came across a beautiful rose. Rose was excited and wanted to pick it. But, just as she was about to pick it, she realized it was not a real rose. It was a fake rose made of paper! + +When Rose saw this, she was very sad. She thought it was too bad that it was not real. She said to the rose, "I wanted to pick you. Why can't you be real?" + +The rose replied, "I am sorry Rose. I wish I could be real, but I cannot." + +Rose was disappointed, but she thanked the rose for talking to her and walked away. She learned a valuable lesson - that not everything is as it seems. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Fred. He was three years old and loved to play outside. One day when Fred was playing in his backyard, he saw a big, clean shadow on the grass. He was curious and slowly walked towards it. + +As he got closer, he saw a yellow bow! It was so beautiful and he could not take his eyes off of it. He immediately kneeled down, picked it up and asked, "What can I do with this?" + +Suddenly, a voice came from above and said, "Tie it around your head! It will look so beautiful." Fred looked up and saw a friendly butterfly hovering above him. He took the bow and with a big smile, he tied it tightly around his head. + +He laughed as he spun around. The butterfly helped him jump and bow, just like a ballerina. They both laughed and laughed. Even when the sun began to set, they were still laughing. What a wonderful day Fred had. +Once upon a time, there was a happy man who liked to shine. He would shine everyday and make the world brighter. + +One day the man wanted a new style, so he decided to be more flexible. He went to the shop and found the perfect thing. He bought some sparkly shoes and put them on. He felt so happy and proud when he looked at them. + +As soon as he went outside, people noticed his new style. One lady said to him, “Hey! Nice shoes! They make you shine!†The happy man smiled and thanked her. + +He started to shine everywhere he went. People noticed him more and he felt more confident. He was so happy with his new style and flexible shoes. He had never been so bright before! +Mom took Sally to the park. She saw a lizard on a rock and ran over to it. Sally said, "Hi, lizard!" The lizard ran away. Mom said, "I hope the lizard comes back." + +Sally said, "Lizard come back!" and clapped her hands. + +A moment later the lizard slowly returned. Sally smiled and shouted, "Lizard's back!" + +Mom and Sally watched the lizard as it slowly moved around the rock. It ate some sour berries. Then the lizard slowly crawled away. + +Sally said, "Bye, lizard!" and waved. She smiled and said, "Lizard will be back. I hope." + +Mom hugged her and said, "That's right, Sally. We hope." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was three and loved to explore. One day Anna went to the park, and she saw something glowing in the trees. She ran over to see what it was and found a camera dangling from a branch. It was purple, her favourite colour. + +Anna asked the camera, “Can I play with you?†The camera answered, “Yes!†Anna was so excited, and she started to take pictures of the nature around her. She sang and danced as the camera glowed in all its purple glory. + +Suddenly, Anna heard her mom calling. She hugged the camera and said goodbye before she ran back home. Every day after, Anna returned to the park to play with her camera and take pictures. Both Anna and the camera glowed with happiness. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Annie. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day she wanted to go on an adventure, so she grabbed her favourite toy, a stuffed bear, and headed outdoors. + +Annie followed a winding path that led to a lake. It was so big and sparkly! She wanted to find out what was in the lake so she decided to climb down the bank to get close. But when she was nearly at the bottom, Annie slipped and fell, and her bear fell too! + +Annie started to cry. She looked around for her bear but couldn't see him anywhere. A friendly duck came to see what the fuss was about, and asked Annie if she had lost something. + +"Yes, I've lost my bear," said Annie sadly. + +The duck told Annie he would help her look for it. The two of them searched for a long time, but Annie's bear was nowhere to be found. + +Finally, the duck spotted something in the distance. He told Annie to go and see what it was while he kept looking. Annie ran to the spot and saw a fake bear, lying on the shore. It looked just like her bear! + +Annie was so excited, she couldn't believe her luck! She thanked the duck for his help and hugged her fake bear tightly as they made their way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a fearful little bear named Benny who lived deep in the forest. Benny loved to explore, but on one particular day, he was feeling nervous and unsure. He began to walk, questioning which way to go. + +Suddenly he heard a voice call out to him. "Come to me!" it said. Benny was afraid and wanted to turn around and run away, but the voice went on, "There is nothing to fear, don't worry! I just want to show you something." + +Benny felt a little braver and decided to follow the mysterious voice. After a short while he arrived at a clearing, and there, in the middle of the clearing, was a zero. Benny questioned what it was, but the voice from before replied, "This zero is special, because it holds a secret no other number does." + +Benny looked closely and saw something sparkle inside the zero. He smiled and said, "Thank you for showing me this. I will never forget it!" + +The voice laughed and said, "You are welcome, my friend!" Benny waved goodbye and began his journey back home, feeling a little bit less fearful. +Johnny was very excited. He was getting a haircut! He jumped out of his bed and shouted, "Yay!" He ran to the bathroom to tell his mom the exciting news. + +"Mom! Mom! I'm getting a haircut!" Johnny shouted. + +His mom smiled. "Yes, that's great. Let's go to the salon," she said. + +At the salon, Johnny got to sit on a comfy chair. He felt special. His mom asked the hairstylist to give him a cool haircut. Johnny felt so excited. + +After his haircut, Johnny looked in the mirror. He had a brand new look. He shouted, "I love it!" and ran out of the salon, excited to show his new look to all of his friends. +Timmy lay on the grass and looked up at the clouds. He was feeling lonely. No one else was around to play with him. + +Then, he saw something that made him smile. It was a big, yellow building! Timmy jumped up and said, "I wonder what that is!" + +He ran over to the building and peeked inside. There were books everywhere! He smiled and said, "This is a library!" + +Timmy lay on the grass outside of the library and flipped through one of the books. It was so fun! + +Then, he heard a voice behind him. "Can I join you?" It was an old man. + +Timmy smiled and said, "Sure!" + +The old man sat down next to Timmy and they read through books together. Timmy no longer felt lonely. He had a new friend! +Dave was a builder. Every day he would add buildings to the city. Dave was a very quiet builder though, and nobody ever heard him as he worked. + +One day, as Dave was quietly building, a small child with big eyes came up to him. + +"What are you doing?" asked the child. + +"I'm adding," Dave replied. + +"Adding what?" asked the child. + +"I'm adding these buildings to the city," Dave replied. + +The child nodded. "I want to add too!" + +Dave smiled and handed the child a pile of blocks. The child happily started adding the blocks to a pile. + +Suddenly, the blocks started to topple over and the pile crumbled. The child started to cry. + +Dave leaned down and put his arm around the child. "It's OK," he said in a quiet voice. "Let's try again." + +And together, Dave and the child kept adding until the pile of blocks was so big that it touched the sky. +Mama smiled and said, “Let’s go on an adventure!†+ +Max jumped with joy. “Where are we going?†he asked. + +“It’s a surprise,†replied Mama. + +Mama took out a big white sheet and spread it out on the ground. “Let’s go,†she said. + +Max tried to climb under the sheet, but Mama said gently, “No, Max. The sheet is for flying.†+ +Max wobbled a bit as Mama carried him. Then, Mama paused, smiled and asked, “Are you ready?†+ +Max nodded his head eagerly. + +Mama ran with Max in her arms. The wind blew on their faces and their bodies felt graceful as they glided up in the sky like a kite. + +Max shouted with delight, “Let’s do it again!†+ +Mama smiled and said, “Let’s definitely do it again.†+Mama and baby bear were walking in the forest one day. Mama bear said, "Let's pick some sweet fruit for dinner, baby bear." Baby bear smiled and said, "Yes, mama!" + +They looked around the forest and found a white apple tree with lots of bright red apples. Baby bear jumped and tried to reach the apples but they were too high. Mama bear said, "Let's lie down and look up. The apples might be in reach then." So they both lay down and baby bear reached out with his little hand and plucked a white apple off the branch. + +Mama bear said, "That was a great catch, baby bear!" Then she helped baby bear pluck more apples from the tree until their basket was full of white apples. + +After that, mama bear decided to look for some meat for dinner. She said, "Let's go to the river. We can find some meat there." So they continued walking until they reached the river. + +Mama bear said, "Now, baby bear, watch carefully and see if you can find some meat in the water." Baby bear splashed his hands in the water and all of a sudden, he saw a big fish swimming by. He shouted, "Mama, look! I found a meat!" Mama bear hugged baby bear and said, "You did! That's so great!" + +She helped baby bear lift the +Chloe was very excited to go to the park. She was especially excited because a clown was there. The clown had a big bag full of colourful balloons. He was making all sorts of funny shapes with them. + +Chloe and her mom went over to the clown. He gave Chloe a long, skinny balloon. Chloe gave the balloon a squeeze. With a pop, it got really big! She laughed as she watched it become round like a big ball. + +Chloe's mom asked the clown for a balloon for her. He gave her a cold one and she gave it a squeeze. Nothing happened. Chloe and her mom laughed as the clown said, “That one needs more air!†He blew some more air into the balloon and gave it to Chloe's mom. + +Chloe and her mom hugged their balloons. Chloe noticed how cold hers felt. She held it tight and smiled. She was so happy she had her own balloon! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to whistle. She was only three years old, so her whistles were very sweet and high-pitched. One day, she was walking through the park when she heard a beautiful whistling coming from the bushes. + +She followed the sound and soon she saw her uncle sitting on a bench, with a twig in his hands. Her uncle was whistling a happy tune and he was doing it very well. + +“Hi, Uncle,†the little girl said. “That's a lovely tune you're whistling.†+ +Her uncle smiled and said, “Thank you. I've been working on it for a few days, but it's finally starting to sound better.†+ +The little girl listened to her uncle's whistling and then she took the twig from his hands. She started to whistle the same tune, but her whistles were very dull and clumsy. + +Her uncle smiled and said, “Good job. You just need some practice and you'll be whistling like a pro in no time!†+ +The little girl smiled and practiced her whistling every day. Before long, she was whistling the same tune as her uncle and it sounded just as beautiful! +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who was very adventurous. Her mum and dad thought she was so brave and often encouraged her. + +One afternoon, she decided to take a walk in the countryside. She skipped and sang as she walked past a pretty barn. + +The little girl decided to explore the barn and as she opened the door, she saw a horse inside. She was very excited and wanted to stroke the horse. + +The horsed said to the little girl, "What an adventurous little girl you are. I want to recommend you do something else. Can you take me for a walk?" + +The little girl looked so happy and said, I can do that! So they took a walk, the horse and the little girl, around the countryside. + +The little girl and the horse became very good friends and they would often take walks together. Everyone in the village recommended that the girl should take the horse on every one of her adventures. + +The End. +Once there were two friends, Peter and Grace. They were always running and playing together. + +One day, Peter and Grace decided to go for a run. The sky was blue and the grass was green and it was a beautiful day for a run. They ran and ran until they came to a big icy river. Grace wanted to jump over the river and Peter wanted to go around. + +Grace said, "Let's go around. We do not want to behave badly." Peter agreed and they went around the icy river. + +When they got to the other side, they heard music coming from a nearby field. It sounded like a fun way to finish the run. So they happily ran to the field to join in on the music. + +The music was coming from a big yellow and orange drum and a colourful flute. Along with all the other people, Peter and Grace danced and sang. The music was so cheerful and lively - it was just right for them. + +Peter and Grace had a wonderful time. They both agreed that they had behaved well and they were proud of themselves. +Once there was a little girl who loved to sing. Everywhere she went she sang, even when she was shopping with her mom. Her mom was so proud of her for always being so happy and singing. + +One day, the girl and her mom were at the market. The little girl saw two cats trading pennies. She asked her mom what they were doing. + +Her mom smiled and said, "They're trading. That's when two people swap something for something else." + +The little girl was wide-eyed and said, "I want to trade too!" + +Mom shook her head and said, "Trading can be serious. You need to save your pennies to buy something special. You can sing while we shop though!" + +And so they did. The little girl danced around, singing and holding her mom's hand as they shopped and collected their groceries. By the end of the trip, the little girl was happy and had a dinnertime story to tell her dad. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree. Its branches stretched up high into the sky. One day, a patient bird was perched on the tallest branch, looking for her food. Suddenly, the branch started to shake and the bird felt herself fall. + +The bird held tight to the branch, but it started to break. She looked up, and saw a little girl at the bottom of the tree. + +The bird said, “Help me! Please help!†+ +The girl reached out her hand and said, “I will catch you!†+ +The bird let go of the branch and soon she was safe in the little girl’s hands. The bird thanked her and then flew away, ready to find a new spot to rest. + +The little girl watched the bird as she flew into the sky. She smiled and said, “I helped!†+Once upon a time there lived a small boy. His name was Billy. Every day, Billy would visit his Grandpa. Grandpa always had lots of fun things to show to Billy. + +On this day, Grandpa had something special for Billy. He showed him a big block of cheese. “What is this called?†wondered Billy. + +Grandpa smiled. “This is cheese. It's strong and yummy.†+ +“Cheese,†said Billy excitedly. He immediately reached out and grabbed a piece of the cheese. Billy smiled happily as he took a big bite. Mmmmm! + +Grandpa laughed and said, “I think you like cheese, don’t you?†+ +Billy nodded. “Yes, I do! I love cheese!†+Once there was a boy named Bob. Bob was three-years-old. He had a little sack that he liked to carry. + +One day, Bob wanted to go for a walk. He put his sack on his back and grabbed his scarf. The scarf was nice and warm. + +Bob walked out into the cold, dry day. He took a few steps, then he began to skip. Soon he bumped into his friend, Lucy. + +"Hi Bob," said Lucy. + +"Hi Lucy," replied Bob. + +"What do you have in your sack?" asked Lucy. + +"Some snacks and treasures," said Bob with a smile. + +"Can I come with you?" asked Lucy. + +Bob said yes and the two friends began to walk together. They had a wonderful time exploring the dry day and shared some snacks from Bob's sack. + +The sun was setting when they returned home. Bob put his sack down and waved goodbye to Lucy. He was happy to have shared such a fun time together. +A big round ball rolled past a small girl. She gazed at it and started to urge it. "Roll back this way!" She shouted. But the round ball rolled away. + +The girl looked around the park, and she noticed a cheap round ball. It was much bigger than the first one. She bent down and picked it up, and started to urge it. She shouted, "Roll back here!" + +The round ball slowly began to roll back. She smiled, pleased that it was coming back to her. She liked pushing it and watching it go. + +Suddenly a voice shouted, "That ball isn't yours!" The girl looked around and saw a man standing there. He said, "That ball belongs to me. You must give it back." + +The girl was sad, and she put the ball back where she found it. But the man saw how much she loved the round ball, and he said, "I have an extra round ball at my house. Would you like it?" + +The girl smiled and eagerly nodded her head. The man smiled too, and said, "You have a nice ball now, and it's much cheaper than mine!" + +The girl thanked the man and hugged the round ball, happy that she had her own. She ran off, urging the round ball to go faster and faster. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger. He had a big, gray coat and bright, yellow eyes. + +One day, he was wandering through the woods when he heard a noise. It was a little girl, singing a song. + +He called out softly, "Hello there! What's your name?" + +The little girl stopped singing and turned around. "My name is Jane," she said with a smile. + +The tiger smiled back. "What a nice name! Would you like to be friends?" + +The little girl nodded. She and the tiger spent the day playing together in the woods. They played tag and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, the tiger said goodbye to Jane. "You're a great friend," he said. "See you soon!" + +And that's the story of the tiger and the little girl named Jane! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lizzy. She had a pink vest which she loved to wear. + +One day, when Lizzy was playing outside, she noticed something amazing. In the sky, the clouds had changed shapes. She could see an elephant and a big fish! + +Lizzy couldn't believe her eyes. She wanted to tell her mom. So, she ran inside as fast as she could. + +"Mom! Mom!" she shouted. "Look at the clouds. They can change shape!" + +Her mom smiled. "That's very clever, Lizzy," she said. + +Lizzy then remembered the special vest she was wearing. She said with a smile, "I'm wearing my new vest and it looks so tidy." + +Her mom smiled again. "Yes, it does look very neat on you," she said. + +Lizzy was so happy. She had a neat vest, and now she could see something very special in the sky. She was very grateful that her vest had made her look so tidy and that the clouds could change shape. +Max felt happy. His brother had just arrived, and he couldn't wait to play with him. Max shouted, "Brother! Brother!" + +His brother smiled. "Hi, Max! What do you want to do?" + +Max jumped up and down. "Play!" He said, jolly. + +His brother smiled. "What do you want to play?" + +Max grinned. "Please can we play with my cars?" + +His brother nodded. "Sure, let's do it!" + +Max clapped his hands. He ran to get his cars. + +His brother laughed. "Here, Max. I'll help you." + +Max smiled. "Thank you. Please can I drive it?" + +His brother nodded again. "Yes, you can drive it. Have fun!" + +Max beamed. He drove his car around the room, making vroom noises. His brother laughed and clapped. + +Max was so happy. He loved playing with his brother. +Once upon a time, there was a poor girl named Amy. She was very brave, but she had no shield to protect her. + +Then, one day, a clever fairy saw Amy and gifted her a beautiful shield. Amy was so happy! + +Amy beamed with joy, and said to the fairy, “Thank you so much! I will never be scared again.†The fairy smiled and replied, “You’re most welcome, Amy. Be brave and use the shield wisely.†+ +Every day, Amy used the shield to protect herself. She became so clever at using the shield that she could block any attack that came her way! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Bella. Bella was three years old and she loved going on adventures. One day she went on an adventure to explore a new place. + +When she arrived, she saw a lovely way that she had never seen before. She admired the trees and flowers along the way, and she was amazed by the beauty around her. + +As Bella kept walking, she saw a strange object on the ground. She came closer to investigate and once she got there, she was so happy to see that it was a butterfly! + +She looked at the butterfly and said: "Hi Butterfly! You are so lovely!" The butterfly flapped its wings and flew away. Bella watched it until she couldn't see it anymore and said: "Goodbye Butterfly!" + +Bella was so impressed by the butterfly and its way of flying that she said to herself: "I wish I could fly like that too!" She watched the butterfly start a new adventure and admired its freedom. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary cat called Tabby. On a bright and sunny day, Tabby went for a walk to explore the world. As Tabby walked, she stumbled upon an itch. Curiosity began to build and Tabby couldn't help but scratch the itch. To her surprise, the itch revealed a sparkly box. + +Tabby was so excited and could not wait to see what was inside. Slowly and cautiously, she opened it. Inside the sparkly box, there was a colourful bowtie. Tabby was so happy and put the bowtie around her neck. Everyone she walked past stopped to say, "Good day Tabby! You look very fancy in your new tie!" + +Tabby smiled and felt special, not just ordinary anymore. She danced and twirled around like there was no tomorrow. Her friends were watching and asked, "What made you so special today, Tabby? + +Tabby revealed her sparkly box and told them the whole story. Her friends all oohed and ahhed at the sparkly box and begged her to give them a bowtie too! They all loved their new ties and continued to play together, happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little bear called Tommy. Tommy was always getting up to mischief and today he wanted to play a special game. He wanted to hide from his mommy! + +He looked around for the best place to hide and then he saw it! There was a very high tree with big branches and lots of leaves. Perfect! + +Tommy quickly clambered up the tree and hid behind the leaves. 'Ha!' He said. 'Now she won't find me.' But then he heard a noise. + +"Tommy!" His mommy shouted from below. "I'm going to find you, I have a special laser!" + +Tommy gasped, he had never seen a laser before. He tried to hide even further but it was too late, his mommy had already spotted him. "Found you!" She said, with a smile. + +Tommy laughed and smiled too. He had had great fun! He decided that they should play the laser hide and seek game again tomorrow. +One day, a girl wanted to take a break from playing. She went over to her mum and said, "Mum, I want to relax". + +Her mum replied, "Yes, of course. You can relax in the garden with this pot." + +The girl was so excited. She grabbed the pot and ran out to the garden. The ground was rough and rocky but she still managed to find a good spot. She set down the pot and laid down in it. + +The girl felt the warm sun shining on her face and enjoyed the sound of the birds chirping. She stretched out and had a long, relaxing nap. + +After a few hours, the girl woke up feeling refreshed and energised. She smiled as she picked up the pot and walked back inside, knowing that she had spent her break doing something special. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was very nosy. Everywhere she went, Lucy wanted to know what was behind every door. One day, she decided to explore a door she had never seen before. + +When she opened the door, Lucy was surprised to find a beautiful garden. The garden was full of pretty flowers and buzzing bees. + +Lucy closed the door and said to herself, "I think I'll keep this garden secret." + +Just then, a boy named Jack came up behind her and said, "What have you found?" + +Lucy was a bit startled but she smiled and said, "I found a secret garden, but I think I'll keep it just for me." + +Jack nodded and said, "That's a good decision. No one else should know about this garden." + +Lucy agreed with a big smile and she decided to go back and visit the secret garden as often as she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old. + +Every day, Jack had to go to the lab. The lab was a scary place and Jack had to be a brave boy. + +One day, Jack was feeling very tough and he decided he didn't want to go to the lab. He told his mom, "I don't want to go to the lab mommy." + +His mom said "I know it is tough, but you have to go to the lab if you don't want to suffer." + +So Jack knew it was important to go but he was still scared. He put on his brave face and went to the lab. + +The lab wasn't so bad. It was very bright and it was full of other kids who were just like Jack. Jack was even having fun in the lab. + +Jack was so happy he went to the lab, because if he hadn't, he would have suffered. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Max. He was gifted and loved to play outside. + +One day, Max was near the gate of his house when he noticed a butterfly. He wanted to get closer to it and opened the gate. He started to run after the butterfly and chased it around the garden. + +Suddenly, Max heard a noise. It was his dad calling for him. + +Max's dad: "Max, don't disturb the gate please!" + +Max stopped playing and apologised. He was sad as he wanted to keep playing with the butterfly. + +His dad saw him and walked up to him. He patted Max's head gently and told him that he could play outside more if he was more careful. + +Max thanked his dad and promised to be careful. He was happy that he could still play outside. The butterfly flew away, Max was sad but he was happy he could still be outside and play with the butterfly some other time. +Jack and his mom were walking outside. +"Look at that," his mom said. +Jack noticed something special in the grass. It was a rare butterfly. It had long wings, with yellow, black and white spots. + +Jack was so excited! "Mom, can I catch it?" he asked. + +"No, honey," his mom replied. "We should let it be free." + +They watched the butterfly fly away. Then, Jack noticed something else on the ground. It was a test. + +"Mom, what is this?" he asked. + +His mom bent down and picked up the test. "This is a test, sweetie," she explained. "We don't know who left it here, but it looks special. Let's take it home and see what it is." + +So, Jack and his mom took the test home and put it on the table. They looked at it and noticed it was a rare test. + +"Wow!" Jack said. He was excited to learn something new. + +"Yes, it's very special," his mom said. "Let's do the test together!" + +So, Jack and his mom took turns doing the test. They had so much fun learning together. After they finished, they were both proud of their work. They had noticed something rare that day, and they both had a lot of fun doing it. +Once there was a little girl named Sam. She was very smart and loved singing and dancing. One day she stepped outside and heard rhythm throughout the air. She began to jump and move to the sound. Everyone watched and cheered as she moved with grace. + +“That was great, Sam!†Mama said. + +Sam smiled. “I want to do that again!†+ +So Mama turned on the radio. Sam was so happy as she began to move and stand in time to the music. Everyone was clapping and cheering for her. Her Papa even smiled. + +“You’re one smart girl, Sam!†Mama said, giving her a big hug. + +Sam smiled and started to dance again. She moved in rhythm, taking her time. She was so proud of herself. Everyone was so happy to see her move. + +“Look at Sam! She’s the best dancer!†Papa said, clapping and cheering her on. + +Sam smiled and kept moving in rhythm until the music stopped. Everyone applauded for her. She had done a great job. Sam felt so proud that she had stood out. +John liked jazz music. He clapped and danced whenever he heard it. One day, his mom took him to a jazz concert. It was dark outside, but the stage was lit up brightly. + +John saw all of the musicians playing the instruments. He was in awe. He asked his mother, "What kind of music is this?" + +She replied, "It's called jazz." + +John watched and listened in admiration. He saw the trumpeter playing his instrument tightly and turned to his mom and said, "He's really good!" + +John smiled wide as he watched the jazz band play. He enjoyed the music and admired their performance. He knew he wanted to learn how to play like them one day. +John and his mom were having fun one Sunday morning. John wanted to go outside, but Mom said they had to stay in. She said it was raining too hard to go outside and it was much better to stay inside. + +John was sad and he looked up at his mom with a frown on his face. + +"How about a nap?" Mom asked. + +John's face brightened. Naps were dependable. Whenever he was tired, a nap always made him feel better. + +So John and Mom snuggled together in bed and soon John was fast asleep. + +When John woke up, the rain had stopped. He got out of bed and ran to the window. + +"Look Mom!" he shouted. "The rain stopped and it's sunny now! Let's go play!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, that sounds like a good plan!" + +John and his mom had a wonderful time playing in the sunshine all Sunday afternoon. Thanks to that dependable nap, they were able to make the most of the rest of the day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was three years old and she liked to talk. One day, Emily was feeling very frustrated because she could not reach the ceiling. She wanted to touch it, but it was too high up. + +Emily thought and thought, and then she came up with an idea. She turned to her mom and said, “Mommy, can you help me?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Of course I can help you, Emily. Let’s find a step ladder and I will help you stand on it so you can reach the ceiling.†+ +So Emily and her mom went to the closet and got a step ladder. As Emily was standing on the ladder, she could finally touch the ceiling. She looked up and smiled. “Mommy, I did it!†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, you did! You did a great job.†+ +Emily was very happy and content that she could finally touch the ceiling. She was no longer frustrated. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Stephen. He was very happy and playful, as ants usually are. One day, he wanted to find something special. He asked his ant friends if they knew where he could find something fun. + +Suddenly, his friend Tom said, "I know! Follow me!" Stephen was so excited and followed Tom. They walked through fields and forests until they reached a big hill. + +When Stephen got to the top, he saw something wonderful. It was a big puddle of water! Stephen was so lucky. He quickly started playing in the water and having fun splashing around. + +Then, Stephen saw something else. It was an old rag! Stephen used it to wipe the water off his feet and body. He was so happy and excited. + +"Now I'm all clean," said Stephen. + +Tom smiled. "Yes, you are! You were really lucky to find that old rag." + +Stephen was very proud of himself. He then thanked Tom and they went home, together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jill. She was very young, but she was always trying to do her best. Every day, she would play with her friends and help them be happy. + +One day, she went on an adventure with her friends. They came to a well and remembered it was the same well from their storybook. Jill was excited to be there and was determined to get water from the well. + +Jill and her friends looked around and found the bucket to get the water. But it was too far for them to reach. Jill thought for a moment and then had an idea. She yelled to her friends "Let's hold each others hands and form a chain. I'm sure we can reach the bucket that way." + +Her friends agreed and soon they were holding hands, stretching their arms out as far as possible. After a few minutes, they finally got the bucket! + +They filled it with water and lifted it together. Jill cheered and said "We did it. We were successful." Jill and her friends shared a hug and laughed together. They will always remember this fun adventure! +Once there was a special bunny called Bouncey. She was unique because she loved to jump and bounce around. + +One day, a hurricane was blowing and Bouncey decided to go out and have some fun. She ran outside, hopped around and started bouncing in the wind. + +Bouncey started to bounce higher and higher. She got so high that she couldn't touch the ground anymore. She just kept bouncing around in the air. + +Just then, a big gust of wind blew Bouncey away. She traveled so far, she eventually couldn't find her way back home. She was lost. + +Bouncey was scared and said to herself, "How will I ever get back home?" + +But then, she remembered how much she loved to bounce. So she used her bouncing to help her find her way back home. + +Soon enough, she saw her house and happily bounced towards it. When she arrived back home, she said happily to herself, "I'll never let the hurricane stop me from bouncing again!". +Jill and her mom went to the farm. As soon as they arrived, a big, friendly horse came up to them. "Hello there," said the horse. Jill looked up in surprise and smiled. + +Mom smiled too. She patted the horse's head. "Do you want to go for a ride?" she asked. Jill was very excited. She nodded her head yes. + +So mom put Jill on the horse's back and they went for a ride. The horse was very smooth and gentle. Jill loved feeling it go. + +"What do you have in your hand, Jill?" asked the horse. Jill smiled and showed the horse a handful of hay. The horse nibbled on it and said "Mmm, delicious!" + +Jill and her mom laughed. They soon returned to the farm, but Jill had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary island. It had sand, water, and lots of trees. There were also lots of animals who lived on the island. + +One day, there was a little boy named Sam. He was only 3 years old. Sam wanted to explore the island and meet the animals. So he set off with a big adventure. + +He saw so many exciting things on the island. He said hello to all the animals, and they said hello back. He went wading in the water, and he played in the sand. + +Then he found something special - a big piece of wood! It was so big, he couldn't carry it by himself. So he asked his friend, "Can you help me with this big piece of wood?" His friend said, "Yes! We can cut it into pieces and make something special!" + +So the two friends worked together to cut the wood into pieces. Then they used the pieces to build something amazing - a pirate ship! They laughed and cheered as they finished their project. + +The two friends sailed off on the boat to explore the island some more. It was a perfect day of adventure! +Once there was a star in the sky, and the star shone very bright. One night, a kind little boy wanted to care for the star in the sky. + +He looked up with all his might, and spoke to the star in the night. + +"Will you let me care for you?" he asked. + +The star twinkled, and responded. "Yes, if you're fine with it. I would be so happy for your care!" + +The boy smiled, and was delighted that the star was so kind. Every night, he thought of ways to care for the star, from standing on the tallest of hills, to wishing the star happy thoughts. + +The star smiled at him with kindness and thanked him for his care. The boy knew that no matter what happened, the star would always be his friend in the night sky. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous girl who loved to play outside. She was always very brave and would often explore far away places. + +One day, she was playing in the woods and found a pistol. She said to herself, "Wow! I wonder if I'm allowed to keep this?" + +Just then, a friendly old man with a long beard appeared. He said, "My dear, you mustn't keep the pistol. It's not a toy, it's a dangerous thing." + +The young girl thought very carefully and said, "Yes, I'm a big girl and I understand why I mustn't keep it." The old man said, "That's a very sensible decision. Now, let's put it back where it came from." + +So, the little adventurer took the pistol and put it back in the woods, feeling proud of her sensible decision. Then she carried on with her adventurous journey. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lizzy. She was three years old. Lizzy was always learning something new but something she used to hate was mist. It made the days dark and everything damp and wet. + +One day, when the sky was grey and misty, Lizzy went outside to play. She was very grumpy. “I don’t like the mist,†she said to her mom. “It makes everything so dark.†+ +“Lizzy,†her mom said in a gentle voice. “Mist is just like the darkness of night, it’s the same thing. The only difference is the mist comes early in the morning.†+ +Lizzy felt angry. “But why is it dark, why can’t the sun be out?†+ +“It’s just the way things are, Lizzy,†her mom said. “And being ignorant doesn’t help. We have to accept things as they are.†+ +Lizzy thought long and hard about her mom’s words. She realized that she had been ignorant to the fact that mist was just another part of life. In that moment, she finally started to accept the mist and all the other parts of life she was not fond of. +Once upon a time, Jack and Jill were playing outside together. Suddenly, Jack saw something on the ground. It was a letter! +Jack had to find out what was in the letter, but he was feeling impatient. He asked Jill to help him open it. +Jill said, "Let's open the letter together!" +So, the two of them worked together to carefully open the letter. +Inside the letter was a surprise for Jack: a toy truck! +Jack was so happy, he started laughing and jumping around. Jill was happy for him and clapped her hands. +Jack said, "Thank you for helping me feel excited about the letter!" +Jill smiled and said, "You're welcome, Jack!" +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had a toy football that she carried everywhere she went. One day, her mum sat her down and wanted to explain football to her. + +Mum: "Football is fun to play. You kick the football and try to score goals!" + +Girl: "What is a goal?" + +Mum: "A goal is when you kick the football into the big make-believe net." + +Girl: "OK. Can we practise?" + +Mum: "Sure! Let's get outside and I can show you how to play. It is a very useful game for having fun with your friends and family." + +The girl and her mum went outside and played football. The girl soon caught on and was having a lot of fun. She enjoyed playing football and practised every day with her mum. + +The end. +Molly had an amazing day full of adventure. She was playing outside and exploring the backyard when she discovered something unusual. What she found was a big purple ball! Molly had never seen a ball like this before. She was so excited to show everyone. + +Molly ran back to the house shouting, “Mommy! Mommy! Come see what I found!†+ +Molly’s mother came out to the yard and asked, “What did you find, Molly?†+ +Molly showed her mother the purple ball she had discovered and said, “Look mommy! I found a ball that is so clean and purple! It’s the prettiest one ever! Can I keep it?†+ +Molly’s mother smiled and said, “Yes, you can keep it, sweetheart! Take good care of it and have lots of fun.†And with that, Molly hugged her mom and ran back outside to play with her new purple ball. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Jack and Lucy. It was Tuesday, and they were getting ready to write a story together. + +“What should our story be about?†asked Lucy. + +“How about a silly story about funny bunnies?†said Jack. + +They both smiled, and got to work. They wrote and drew pictures in their special book. Jack wrote the words, while Lucy colored in the pictures with her crayons. + +But soon Jack stopped writing, and he started to look worried. “Something doesn't feel right," he said. + +“Oh no!†said Lucy. “What’s the matter?†+ +“I can’t think of any more words for the story,†said Jack. + +Lucy smiled, and gave him a hug. “Don't worry,†she said. “Let’s take a break, and try again later.†+ +So they put away their books and went outside to play. After a while, they went back inside and tried writing the story again. This time, the words came easily, and soon they had finished the story. + +The two friends smiled and hugged each other proudly. They had written a great story about funny bunnies, and it made them both very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved Sunday because she could find lots of things to do. + +One Sunday, Daisy was feeling grumpy because the weather was bad and she couldn't find anything fun to do. She looked outside her window and saw lots of rain. + +Feeling even more grumpy, Daisy went inside her bedroom and said to her teddy bear, "Teddy, I'm so grumpy. I don't know what to do!" + +Teddy said, "Let's find something fun to do inside. How about we play with your blocks?" Daisy smiled and thought it was a good idea. + +The two of them played with the blocks for hours! Before Daisy knew it, the sun was out again and the rain had stopped. Daisy was very happy because she had found something fun to do on a grumpy Sunday! +Jim and Grandma went to the garden. Grandma had a spade. Everyone was very excited. +Grandma said, "Let's use this spade to serve the garden." +They dug and planted lots of flowers. Jim was having lots of fun. + +But then Jim found a big worm. He was very worried. He said to Grandma, "Is it ok?" +Grandma smiled and said, "Yes, the worm will help to serve the garden. He will help water the plants." +Jim smiled and happily went back to work. +Grandma and Jim served the garden together. They planted lots of colourful flowers and everyone had a wonderful day. +Bobby was a little boy. He was playing in the garden one day. He was very glad. Bobby saw a cobweb in the corner of the garden. He wanted to take a closer look. + +"Look, I can dive right into it," Bobby said. + +Bobby took a big deep breath. He put his arms in front of him and he dove right into the cobweb. It was so soft and cool. Bobby felt so happy. + +His mother saw him and said, "Bobby stop diving in the cobweb. It's not nice". + +Bobby was not happy. He apologised to his mother and said he was sorry. + +Bobby's mom smiled and said, "It's ok, Bobby. Here, why don't you dive into this pile of leaves instead? You can do it safely." + +Bobby was glad and quickly ran over to the pile of leaves. He took a deep breath, put his arms in front of him and dove right into them. He had so much fun diving over and over again! +Once upon a time, there was a city. It was dark and quiet. + +A little girl named Polly was playing outside. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. + +"What's that?" she asked. + +"That's the city," said her mom. "See? It is so big and dark." + +Polly looked up at the sky and the buildings. She thought it was beautiful. + +"Mom, I want to go there," said Polly. + +"Maybe someday," said her mom. + +Polly smiled and went back to playing. She looked up at the city again, planning her visit. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who wanted to go for a visit. He was very excited and decided to go to the pool. He put on his swimming trunks, grabbed a towel, and jumped in the water. + +The bald man had a lot of fun swimming around and playing games. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Hello!" said a little girl at the edge of the pool. + +The bald man smiled. "Hi there!" He said. "I'm just gonna enjoy the pool. Wanna join me?" + +The little girl jumped in the water, and the bald man let her splash around and have a good time. They laughed and played together until it was time to go home. + +The bald man waved goodbye and said, "It was great to visit the pool with you! See you again soon!" + +The little girl smiled and waved back. "See you soon!" + +And they both went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big west. It was full of yummy things. One day, a little girl named Amy wanted to go west too. + +Amy's mom said to her, "That west looks very far, Amy. Are you sure you want to go? + +Amy said, "Yes, I do! I want to go west!" + +So they went west. When they got there, they saw a nasty, disgusting bug. Amy screamed and kicked it. + +The bug went flying and landed in a bush. Amy and her mom laughed. Then they kept walking west and had a great time. +Once upon a Sunday, a mom and her little girl went to the park. It was a green park, full of trees and bright sunshine. + +The mom said to the little girl, "Let's play a game. I will hide and you have to find me!" She split away and the little girl spotted her hiding behind a tree. + +The mom said, "Let's play again! This time, I'll hide and you find me." The little girl nodded excitedly and the mom split away again. + +The little girl searched high and low. She looked around the trees and peered under the leaves. Then she noticed something green. + +It was her mom! She was Peeking out from behind a bush, wearing green clothes. The mom said, "found me!" + +The little girl smiled and hugged her mom. They were so happy to spend the Sunday together at the park. +Grace and Emma were very excited. They were going to buy something special. Together they went to the store. Grace wanted to buy something round and Emma wanted something orange. + +Grace smiled and said, “Let's pick the orange round!†+ +Emma got excited and turned to the storekeeper. She said, “Can we buy the orange round?†+ +The storekeeper nodded. He gave them the orange round. + +Grace and Emma were so happy. They thanked the storekeeper and carried the orange round carefully. On the way home, they laughed and hugged the orange round. + +When they got home, Grace and Emma put the orange round on the table. It was the perfect addition to their home. +Turkey was enjoying a nice drive in his car. He was listening to the radio and felt happy and excited. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and realized his car had run out of fuel. He stopped and looked around. He saw a gas station and quickly drove over. + +Once he arrived, Bob the gas station attendant smiled at Turkey. + +"Hi there! Need some fuel?" asked Bob. + +Turkey nodded and said, "Yes please! My car stopped and it's sad." + +Bob smiled and said, "Never fear, I can get you filled up and on your way in no time!" + +Turkey was so happy. After he filled the tank with fuel, Bob said goodbye and Turkey continued on his way. + +He enjoyed the rest of the drive. He was no longer sad or hurt, and he felt much better. +Once upon a time there was a mom and a dad and they had a 3 year old child named Bill. Bill was very proud of his parents and always wanted to be just like them. + +One day, Bill's mom decided to go do yoga in the park nearby. She thought it would be a great way to stay fit and have fun. + +“Mom, can I come with you?" Bill asked. + +"I'm sorry darling, yoga is only for grown ups. But don't worry, you can stay and play with Dad while I'm gone,†his mom reassured him. + +So Bill and his dad stayed in the garden while his mom went to do yoga. Bill was sad that he couldn't go but he was happy to spend the time with his dad. + +When his mom came back, Bill ran over to her. He was excited to see her, but he also missed her. + +“Mommy, I missed you while you were gone. Can I come to yoga with you next time?" he asked with a big smile on his face. + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course you can come with me next time. I'd love to have you join me. I'm so proud of you for understanding that yoga is only for grown ups!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mimi. Mimi loved to play outside in the wild fields. One day, Mimi's mommy told her to pick up some flowers for her. + +Mimi skipped out of the house and into the fields, a smile on her face. She ran and ran until she found a nice bunch of flowers. As she went to pick them, she saw something glimmering in the corner of her eye. + +Mimi walked closer and saw that it was something round and shiny! She quickly grabbed it and kept it in her pocket. + +When Mimi arrived back home, she showed the shiny thing to her mommy. + +"What have you found, Mimi?" Mommy asked. + +Mimi took out the shiny thing and put it on the table. It was a beautiful golden bracelet! + +Mommy gasped with delight. "Oh my! You have found such a special thing. You must never forget its value," Mommy said. + +Mimi nodded. She would never forget the wild adventure that brought her to the golden bracelet. +Once upon a time there was a mighty ship. Everyone on board was so excited and had plenty of questions. +The captain carefully explained, “We are going on a special journey. We are sailing far away to a magical kingdom!†+ +After the captain's explanation, the passengers cheered. They were so excited! + +One little girl couldn't contain her excitement and she asked, "What will we find when we get there?" + +The captain kindly replied, “You will find the best adventure of your life!†+ +The little girl smiled wide and said, “Oh, I can't wait!†+ +The captain nodded and said, “Neither can I. Let's set sail and have some fun!†+ +Everyone laughed and the mighty ship sailed away on its magical journey. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to go for walks in the park. One day, she saw a small squirrel scurrying around. She wanted to get close to it, so she ran over to it. + +The squirrel seemed scared of Amy, so Amy kneeled down to try to make it less scared. The squirrel was still timid, and she was feeling guilty, so she just stayed still. + +Suddenly, she noticed something shiny in the grass. She picked it up and the squirrel came close to her. She held out the shiny thing and the squirrel reached up to take it. + +The squirrel became very friendly and it even let her pet it. Amy was so excited, she hugged the squirrel and said, "You're so cute!" + +The squirrel seemed to understand and just smiled at Amy. They stayed together until the sun set and they both went back home. + +Amy couldn’t wait to come back again the next day to meet her new friend. +One day, a little girl named Mia was walking in the park. She saw a flute lying on the ground, so she bent over to pick it up. She held it carefully in her hands and inspected the shiny instrument. As she blew gently into the flute, a beautiful, sweet sound came out. Mia liked it so much that she decided to keep it! + +On the way home, Mia stopped at the grocery store. She decided to buy a spicy snack for her flute. But when she tried to put it in her bag, the storekeeper shook his head. He said, "No, little girl, you can't have that." But Mia resisted and asked, "Please, why not?". The storekeeper replied, "Because you need to pay for it". + +Mia smiled and waved goodbye to the storekeeper. As she continued walking home, she sang the sweet song she had made with her new flute. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there were three friends - Jack, Jill, and Luke. One day, they decided to play together. + +Jack had a ball, but Luke didn't have anything to play with. So, Jack lent it to him. + +"Here you go, Luke," said Jack, kindly. + +"Thank you!" replied Luke. + +But, after a while of playing, Luke got a bit carried away. He kicked the ball harder than Jack wanted him to, and it flew too far away. Jack got very angry. + +"That was too harsh," said Jack, in a stern voice. "You have to be careful. Can you go and get the ball?" + +Luke was very sorry, and he quickly went to get the ball. After that, they all kept playing, but they all had more fun when they played in a gentler way. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She was three years old. + +One day she went to look at a pond. It was modern, with lots of sparkles in the water. + +When Sarah saw the pond she started to weep. "Why are you crying?" asked her mummy. + +Sarah told her mummy, "I want to be able to swim in the pond. But it's too deep for me." + +Mummy hugged Sarah and said, "Don't worry, soon you will be old enough to be able to swim in the pond." + +Sarah stopped crying and smiled. She waved goodbye to the pond, then left with her mummy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wide lake. There were two friends, Scarlett and Wally, who liked to play by the lake every day. + +One day Scarlett said to Wally, "Let's make a picture of the lake, to print on paper!" Wally agreed, and they grabbed a piece of paper and their crayons. + +Scarlett began to draw the wide lake, with the birds and the trees. Wally added some jazz with all the colors. + +Then they heard a noise coming from the lake. It sounded like a song. Scarlett asked, "What is that?" + +Wally smiled and said, "That's the sound of jazz being played in the lake." Scarlett and Wally loved the song, and printed lots of pictures of the wide lake to capture the beautiful jazz. +One day, a brave little boy was in his room, feeling sick. He had some medicine that would make him feel better, but it tasted yucky. He said to his mom, "I don't feel so good." + +His mom had an idea. She said, "Let's try something else. I know a special game that might make you feel better." She said, "Let's count your yawns. Every time you yawn, I'll count one. Can you do that?" + +The little boy nodded and gave a big yawn. His mom counted, "One." He yawned again and again, until at last she counted, "Twelve." + +The little boy felt better, so he said, "Let's watch some cartoons now. That always makes me feel better." + +His mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a brave plan. Let's do it!" +Once upon a time there was a shy rabbit. He lived on a hillside and he always wanted to go on an adventure. + +One day, he decided to march off on an adventure. He marched and marched until he heard something. He heard a crack! + +He was scared and shy, so he stopped. He heard a voice. It said, "Hello? Is there someone there?" + +The rabbit was too shy to answer. He stayed there, in the same spot, too scared to move. + +The voice said again, "I'm not going to hurt you, I promise. You can come out now." + +The rabbit was still scared, but he was curious. He slowly stepped out of the bushes. + +The voice belonged to a little fox. He said, "Come with me! I'll show you something special." + +The fox took the rabbit on an adventure! He showed him all the best places in the woods. + +That day, the shy rabbit made his first friend and went on his most exciting adventure yet. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Lucy and Lisa. They liked to talk and play together every day. + +One day, Lucy and Lisa were having a picnic in the park when it got hot outside. They wanted something to drink so they decided to find a lemonade stand. + +"Let's go see if we can find something cool to drink", said Lisa. + +So off they went. They walked and walked until they finally found the lemonade stand. Lucy and Lisa saw the perfect cups of lemonade in front of them. They wanted to buy the lemonade right away! + +The lemonade tasted so sweet and was so cold – perfect for a hot summer day. Lucy and Lisa sat in the shade and talked while they drank the lemonade. They had so much fun! + +When they finished their lemonade, they said thank you and ran off to play together in the park. All was perfect. +Once upon a time there was a very careless jelly. One day it was playing outside and it accidentally fell into a pool of water. It began to cry and a kind fish came over to help. + +Fish: "Don't worry, little jelly. I will restore you back to your normal state." + +The fish then took the jelly out of the water and used its magical powers to restore it. Suddenly, the jelly was back to its normal happy state! It thanked the fish with a smile. + +Jelly: "Thank you so much, kind fish!" + +The fish smiled back and the jelly went back to playing, no longer careless and back to its normal jelly self. From then on, the jelly always remembered to be careful when playing. The end! +Once there was a boy name Tim who loved to draw. He had a special drawer that he kept all of his drawings in. One day, his mom told him there was something extra special in his drawer. He went to take a look, and there inside was a brand new box of colorful markers! + +Tim was so excited he couldn't wait to use them. He opened the box and started to draw right away. He used the markers to make a picture of a big tree with lots of different birds. + +His mom came into his room and saw the picture. She smiled and said, "That's a great picture, Tim! I think these markers are really flexible." + +Tim asked, "What do you mean?" + +His mom replied, "Flexible means the markers can write on lots of different surfaces. I recommend you try them out on some different paper and see how they work." + +Tim liked that idea, and he thanked his mom. He went to the drawer to get some different paper and tried out the markers. It was so much fun, and he made lots of new pictures. + +Tim was so happy with his markers that he recommended them to all of his friends! +One bright morning, Andy saw a fancy leg on his bed. He jumped up and down with joy. "Who's leg is this?" he asked. + +Suddenly a voice spoke up,"Welcome, it's mine!" + +Andy stopped jumping and looked around. It was a fairy! She smiled and said,"My name is Tracy. I'm here to play with you." + +Andy smiled and said "Hi Tracy. What can we do?". + +Tracy smiled. "Let's have a fancy party! I brought a magical wand to make it special." + +Andy was excited and clapped his hands. + +Tracy waved her wand and a huge pile of presents and treats appeared before them. + +Andy thanked her as she said,"You are most welcome. Now, let's have some fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to spin. Everywhere she went, she spun and spun around. One day, she asked her mommy a question. +"Mommy, why do I love to spin so much?" +Her mommy smiled and answered. +"Some people just like to spin, my love. It makes them feel so fine!" +The little girl smiled and continued to spin and spin around. And she felt so fine! +Once there was a little girl named Mary who lived in a small town. One day, Mary was playing in her backyard when she heard a loud noise coming from the town square. She rushed to the town center to see what was happening. + +When she got there, she saw lots of people gathered around, talking and shouting. In the middle was a big parade! But then Mary noticed something strange, it was so quiet in the town square. All the people were staring at the parade, but no one was saying anything. + +Mary realized why; everyone was deaf! Even the parade performers couldn't hear the music they were playing. Mary smiled. She could hear the music and knew it was special. + +Just then, an old man, who also couldn't hear, approached Mary and said, "It's wonderful to see so many smiles on the faces of these people. Even without their hearing, they still appreciate music." Mary smiled wide and nodded in agreement. + +The old man patted her on the head and said, "Mary, you have given us a true gift. Thank you!" With a happy heart, Mary rushed back home with a strong sense of pride in her small town. +Once upon a time, there was a very mysterious house. One summer day, a baby bird was nesting in a nearby tree. Suddenly, the baby bird saw a giant truck pull up near the house. The truck driver said, "I'm here to deliver something special for this house." + +The bird was so curious and it flew towards the truck. The driver opened the door, revealing a big box filled with something special. The bird asked, "What is inside the box?" + +The driver smiled and said, "It's a surprise. You'll find out when it's delivered to the mysterious house." + +The bird was so excited and it flew away to tell its family and friends. Soon, the truck driver drove away with the box, and everyone was so curious to find out what was inside. + +When the truck arrived at the mysterious house, the driver opened the door and carefully delivered the box inside. Everyone gathered around to find out what was inside the box. Suddenly, there was a cheerful voice from inside the box, "Meow!" + +Everyone was so excited to find out that the mysterious box was filled with a pack of kitties! It was a surprise for the family living in the mysterious house. +Jackie was a little girl who loved winter. As she watched from her window one day, she could see that snow was rising in the sky. + +Jackie was so excited! She shouted: "Snow is rising. I love it!" + +Mama and Papa were happy to see how excited Jackie was. Mama said: "Let's go outside and make a snowman!" + +So Mama, Papa, and Jackie put on their warm coats and hats and ran out into the snow. They rolled the snow into three big balls, and put one on top of the other. Then Papa said: "The snowman needs a face. Let's find something to make it!" + +Together they searched the garden and found a red button, two sticks and some carrots. Jackie put the button on top of the snowman and Papa gave it two eyes with the sticks. He also added a smile with a carrot. + +The snowman looked so happy! Jackie was so proud that she wrote a poem about it. + +"The snowman was spoiled with a happy red nose, +And two sticks for eyes and a smile made from a rose." + +Mama and Papa clapped when Jackie finished reading. "That was really wonderful," said Mama. +Jackie smiled. It was the most wonderful snow day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He wanted to make a game for his friends to play. He thought about what he could use for his game. + +Jack finally decided to use some blocks. He put all the blocks together to make a tower. He was very proud of his tower. + +Then all of Jack's friends came over to play. Jack said, "I have a fun game to play. You have to see who can raise the tower the highest." + +They all cheered and said they'd play. They all took turns raising their tower higher and higher. + +When it was Jack's turn, he raised the tower up high. Everyone was amazed at how tall it was! + +When the game was over, Jack's friends said it was the most serious game ever and gave Jack a high score. + +Jack was so happy. He just smiled and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was only 3 years old. On this day, Sarah decided to explore the big garden all by herself. From the beginning, she felt happy and excited. + +Sarah began to search the garden when she suddenly spotted something small and shiny. When she looked closer, she realised it was a tiny needle. She wanted to get it, but it looked so filthy that she was scared. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was her mother who said, “Don’t be scared, Sarah. Go and get the needle. It will help you gain something special.†+ +After hearing these words, Sarah gathered her courage and grabbed the needle. She proudly held it in her hand and looked at it. + +Suddenly, she heard her mother again: “Well done, Sarah! Now you have it and you will need it to gain something very special.†+ +Sarah smiled and went back home, proud of her brave deed. +When Lucy opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was the bright blue sky. She wondered what it was and asked her mom, “What’s that?†Her mom smiled and said it was the sky. “The sky can be so beautiful, Lucy. Look at all the colors!†+ +Lucy was thoughtful as she continued to gaze at the sky, spotting a cloud that looked like a flower. She pointed at it and asked her mom, “What’s that?†Her mom replied, “That’s a cloud. We can look at clouds and imagine all sorts of shapes and images. Can you see the flower?†+ +Lucy was amazed and asked her mom, “Can I go touch it?†Her mom laughed. “No, Lucy, the clouds are too far away to touch. But it’s still a wonderful sight to see!†+ +Lucy smiled and agreed. She was delighted by the sight of the sky and gazed at the clouds, wondering what else she might find. +Once there was a big bush in the garden. It was green and round. + +One day, a little boy called Tom went to look at it. He saw a big caterpillar crawling around the leaves. + +Tom asked: "What are you doing, caterpillar?" + +The caterpillar replied: "I'm searching for a good place to lay my eggs." + +Tom said: "That's nice! Can I help you?" + +The caterpillar said: "Yes please! I am looking for a big leaf to lay my eggs on. Can you find me one?" + +Tom was happy to help. He looked around and soon he found a big leaf on the bush. He showed it to the caterpillar. + +The caterpillar said: "Thank you, Tom! This is perfect!" + +Tom watched as the caterpillar laid her eggs on the leaf. When she was finished, she said goodbye and crawled away. + +Tom smiled. Helping the caterpillar made him feel really proud. +Once upon a time, there was a raven. He was very fine, with sleek black feathers. He soared through the sky and looked for a place to land. He finally saw a big tree and flew down to the branch closest to the ground. + +"Hello!" he said to the animals near the tree. A rabbit, fox, and mouse were sitting near the tree. + +The mouse smiled and said "Hello, raven! It's so nice to meet you. What brings you here?" + +The raven said "I was hoping you would please give me something to eat. I am very hungry!" + +The animals looked at each other, then the fox said "We don't have much to give, but if you look under the tree, you'll find some nice nuts for you." + +The raven thanked the animals, then flew down and found the nuts. He ate them and felt happy and full. + +"Thank you all so much," the raven said. + +The animals waved goodbye and the raven flew away. He was full, happy, and feeling fine. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He went to the pond with his mom and dad. He wanted to play and see the animals. When he arrived, he was amazed! The pond was so big and blue! + +Jack wanted to splash around in the water, but his mom said he could not. Then his dad spotted something unique. It was a chess set! He said he and Jack could play. + +Jack was so excited! He ran to the edge of the water and splashed around. His mom and dad couldn't help but laugh. They set up the chess pieces, and Jack loved it. + +Suddenly, Jack said something surprising. He asked, "What if the pieces could splash too?". His dad thought it was a great idea. He stood up and ran to the edge of the pond. He splashed the pieces around in the water. + +Jack and his dad had the most fun ever! They laughed and played until it was almost dark. That was one unique day at the pond! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three and liked to play with her toys. One day she wanted to take a bath. Sarah went to the bathroom and looked for her shampoo. The bottles were all mixed up and she couldn't figure out which one belonged to her. + +Sarah's mom saw what was happening and came over to help. She said, "Let's sort these. Which one is your shampoo?" Sarah picked out a bottle of pink shampoo. "That's it!" said Sarah's mom. + +Sarah climbed into the bathtub. She felt so happy to be taking a bath. She poured the shampoo on her head and started to scrub her hair. The shampoo felt rough between her fingers. Sarah made bubbles in the water. She said, "I love taking baths!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lila. She was three years old and she loved to play outside. One day, she was in her yard with her best friend, Ella. They were playing with a bucket of water that Lila had loaded from the faucet. + +Ella said, “What do you want to do now?†+ +Lila said, “Let’s get a sheet! It looks like it could be fun!†+ +Ella said, “Okay!†+ +So Ella and Lila ran to their house and grabbed a sheet from the bedroom. They spread it out on the grass and stood back to admire their work. + +Suddenly, Ella jumped onto the sheet and it broke! She fell to the ground and started to cry. + +Lila said, “It’s okay. It must have been a weak sheet. Let’s get another one.†+ +Ella wiped away her tears and said, “Okay, let’s go!†So the two girls went back to their house, and loaded another sheet from the bedroom. This time, it was much stronger and they had a wonderful time playing on it. +Once upon a time there was a happy little bear. He loved to try new things and go on new adventures. One day he decided to go to the forest to look for honey. He had heard that there was a thick, sweet honey hidden away in the forest. + +When he got there he looked around and saw a bee's nest. He thought to himself, "Maybe I could find some honey here!" + +The little bear climbed up the tree and peeked into the bee's nest. Inside were lots of honeycomb pieces and he knew he had found the honey! + +He began to carefully collect the pieces of honeycomb and put them in a basket he had brought along. Some of the honey was very thick and sticky and he had to be very careful not to make a mess. + +When he was done, the little bear smiled in satisfaction. He knew he had found some yummy honey! + +Suddenly, a voice called out from the tree, "Are you taking my honey?" + +The little bear looked down to see a small bee hovering near him. He smiled nervously and said, "Yes, I'm sorry, I was just trying to find some honey for a treat." + +The bee smiled and said, "Well, you can take some, but be careful! Honey is very sticky!" + +The little bear thanked the bee and carefully put the honeycomb pieces into his basket. He set off for home, feeling excited +Mommy and Daddy were sitting on the sofa. Daddy was looking very sad. "What's wrong Daddy?" asked Mommy. + +Daddy sighed. "I'm sorry," he said. "I made a mistake." + +Mommy hugged Daddy and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. Let's put it behind us." + +Mommy and Daddy hugged and kissed. Then Mommy took Daddy's hand and said, "Let's go shopping for a new blouse. I'm confused about what to get." + +They went to the store and picked out a pretty blouse. They hugged and laughed and Daddy said, "This blouse is perfect! Thank you for forgiving me!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Glad we could put it behind us." +Frank saw a big pile of clay in front of him. It was dark and he wanted to touch it. He did not know what it was. + +"What is this, Mommy?" Frank asked. + +"This is clay, sweetie," Mommy said kindly. + +Frank smiled. He liked clay. He was excited to play with it. Mommy showed him how to part the clay into small pieces. He liked the way it felt in his hands. + +Frank played with the clay for a long time. He made some dark shapes out of the clay. He especially liked making faces. He laughed and clapped at his creations. + +When Frank was done, Mommy said, "These look great, Frank! You had lots of fun today." + +Frank smiled and nodded. He was so thankful to have clay to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily who loved playing in the garden. Today she found a rake and wanted to print something with it. She tried pushing it against the ground but all that came out were weak prints. + +"Oh dear," she sighed. + +Just then, she noticed a friendly worm in one of the prints and bent down to talk to it. + +"Hello there," she said. "Do you know how I can print something strong?" + +The worm smiled and replied, "You have to push really hard!" + +Lily thanked the worm, took a deep breath and pushed the rake against the ground as hard as she could. This time she was rewarded with beautiful deep prints in the soil. + +Lily clapped her hands in delight and said, + +"That's much better!" +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Oliva. One day, she decided she wanted to go exploring. She asked her mum if she could go, and she said yes. + +So, Oliva went on an adventure. She found a big, old park, and she loved it. She spotted a tall statue and thought it was really cool. She asked her mum what it was. + +"That is a statue of a famous person from many years ago," her mum explained. + +Oliva spent a lot of time looking at the statue, but the day was getting mild, so it was time to go home. But before she left, she said to the statue, "Goodbye!" + +She ran off and her mum smiled, happy that her daughter had so much fun. They went home, and Oliva promised to go back to the park with her mum soon to explore some more. +One sunny day, there was a small girl called Jane. She loved to spin around in circles like a top. + +She spun around and around until she got so dizzy that she had to sit down. + +Suddenly, she saw something shiny on the floor. It was a bottle of ink! Jane was so excited; she'd never seen ink before. She wanted to try it out. + +So she grabbed the bottle, opened it and started to spin around again. But this time, when she spun, the entire room became filled with ink! + +Jane was very upset. She didn't know what to do. Then she heard a familiar voice. + +"Don't be upset, Jane," said her mom. "We can clean up the ink. We'll just have to spin and spin until the ink is gone." + +And that's just what they did! They spun around and around the room until the ink was all gone. + +When the ink was cleaned up, Jane was so happy. She had learned a valuable lesson: it's important to think before you spin! +Grandpa was an old, bald man. He had a white hat on top of his bald head. One day, he came over to play with a 3-year-old boy. + +Grandpa said, "What do you want to play?" + +The 3-year-old boy said, "Hide and seek!" + +Grandpa and the boy laughed. They both ran around to different places, looking for each other. Eventually, the boy found Grandpa. + +The 3-year-old boy shouted, "I found you!" + +Grandpa said, "Yes, you did! That was fun!" + +They both smiled. They hugged each other for a long time. Then, the boy said, "Let's play again!" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Okay, let's go!" The boy and Grandpa had lots of fun playing together. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl named Emma. She wanted to play a game of hide and seek. She asked her mum if she could play. Her mum said yes, so Emma went to find a place to hide. + +She opened her mum's drawer and found some makeup. Emma thought it looked pretty so she put some of the makeup on. + +When she was done, Emma went to find a place to hide. She hid behind the curtain and waited. + +Suddenly, her mum called out for her. "Where are you, Emma?". Emma said "I'm hiding." Her mum said "I can't see you. Where are you?" + +Emma laughed. "I'm hiding behind the curtain, mummy." + +Her mum smiled and said "Come out, you look so nice." + +Emma came out from behind the curtain and hugged her mum. They laughed and Emma's mum said "That was a really good game of hide and seek, Emma." + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fish. He was a very proud fish. Every morning, he swam around the pond showing off his bright colors. + +One day, the fish found another fish. He wanted to make friends and said, “Hello, would you like to be my friend?†+ +The other fish replied, “Yes, I would love to be your friend. But first, you must behave.†+ +The fish was a bit confused, so he asked, “What do you mean by behave?†+ +The other fish replied, “You must be nice, friendly, and helpful. That’s how to behave.†+ +So the fish tried his best to be nice, friendly, and helpful. He made sure to say kind things to all the other fish, and help when it was needed. + +The other fish noticed and was very proud of him. He said, “Well done. You have been behaving very well.†From then on, the fish was known as the most well-behaved fish in the pond. +One day, Billy and Sally decided to play together. + +"Let's play!" Billy said. + +Sally smiled and said, "Okay!" + +They ran outside and saw a modern playground. There was a slide and a swing and plenty of soap for them to play with. + +Billy grabbed the soap and handed some to Sally. "Let's make bubbles!" he said. + +They started blowing bubbles and soon the area was filled with soapy bubbles. Billy and Sally laughed and ran around trying to catch all of them. + +"This is so much fun!" Sally said. + +"Yes, playing is better than anything else!" Billy agreed. + +Eventually, they both got tired and decided to go home. As they said goodbye, they both knew that this was the beginning of a great friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and really liked to play. His favourite game was chess. + +One day, Jack went to visit his grandpa. Grandpa had a special chess set and Jack couldn't wait to play. He grabbed the pieces and set them up on the game board. + +When Grandpa saw Jack holding the pieces he said, "Careful Jack, those are very breakable. Don't grab them too hard." + +Jack grinned and nodded. + +Just then, Jack tried to move one of the pieces. He grabbed it a bit too hard and it snapped off the board. + +Grandpa saw it and said, "Oh no! That looks hurt." + +Jack felt sad. He had broken Grandpa's chess set. But Grandpa gave him a big hug and said, "Don't worry Jack, these things happen. Let's find some glue and fix it!" +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bear named Jack. Jack was looking for something to do. He looked everywhere, but he could not find anything fun. He was sad. + +A small bird watched Jack from a tree and felt sorry for him. He came down to meet him. + +"Hello little bear!" said the bird, "Why are you so sad?" + +Jack told the bird about his problem. After a few moments, the bird had a idea that would help Jack. + +"I know," said the bird, "Let's find a slide! You'll have lots of fun!" + +Jack and the bird traveled to the woods. There, they found the most charming slide! The two of them were very excited. + +Jack tried the slide and it was lots of fun! He thanked the little bird for his help. + +"I'm glad you found something to make you happy," the bird said. + +"Yes, it's lots of fun," said Jack. + +The two friends hugged and said goodbye. Jack ran home to tell his family about the fun he had on the slide. +Once there was a little girl named Anna who was three years old. She had a pet lizard that was very special. + +One day, Anna saw the lizard turn black all over. She was so surprised and called to her mom, "Mommy, look! My pet is black!" + +Her mom smiled and told her, "Yes, that is because your pet is growing. When lizards increase in size, they change colour too." + +Anna was so happy that her pet was growing and said, "Now it looks even more beautiful!" + +Anna's mom smiled again and said, "Yes, it does. Maybe if you take really good care of it, it will become bigger and bigger!" + +Anna nodded and hugged the black lizard tightly. She was so proud of her pet for increasing in size. It was definitely a very happy day for both Anna and her pet. +One day, Mommy and Timmy were in the kitchen. Mommy was wrapping a big stack of presents and Timmy was watching her. + +"What are you doing, Mommy?" asked Timmy. + +"I'm wrapping these presents for Christmas," said Mommy. + +Timmy looked at the presents and he saw something red and shiny underneath. + +"What's that?" he asked. + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a sink." + +Timmy frowned and said, "A sink? That's not useful." + +Mommy smiled again and said, "Yes, it is useful! We use it to wash our hands and dishes and keep our kitchen clean!" + +Timmy thought about that for a moment and then said, "Oh! Now I understand. That's really useful!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "That's right! Now, let's finish wrapping these presents, so we can get the sink ready!" +Once there was a young boy named Matt. He was three years old and loved playing with his friends. One day, Matt went to the park and was running around when he felt an itch. He tried to scratch it, but it wouldn't go away. + +He asked his friend, "What do I do?" +His friend replied, "We should go see the doctor!" So they ran to the doctor's office. + +The doctor was very compassionate. He told Matt he had an itch because he was very active. He gave Matt some medicine and said that it should make the itch go away. + +Matt took the medicine and it worked! He was very happy and thanked the doctor. Matt was so relieved that his itch was gone. He decided to be more careful when playing so he wouldn't get the itch again. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who owned a beef farm. His cows were very comfortable in the pasture and happy with all the grass to eat. Every week the farmer would go to the supermarket to sell some of his beef. + +One week he encountered an old lady at the supermarket. She said to the farmer: "I would like to buy your beef. What do you want for it?" + +The farmer smiled at her and said: "My beef is very delicious and I want some money for it so I can buy food for my cows." + +The old lady agreed, and gave the farmer some money for the beef. From that day on, she bought his beef every week and in exchange the farmer always made sure his cows were comfortable and happy. + +The end. +Robbie had a big red mug. He liked it very much and it fit perfectly in his hand. Every day he went to the kitchen and said, "I want my mug!" + +One day, Robbie went to the kitchen and his mug was gone. He was very sad. He looked around and said, "Where is my mug?" + +Mum said, "We put it on the shelf for safe keeping. It is much too big for you to carry around." + +Robbie said, "But I want it!" + +Mum said, "It's okay, you can still have your mug. We will just leave it on the shelf. Then when you need it, it will always be there." + +Robbie was happy. He knew his mug was safe and it would be there every time he wanted it. He was very glad that it fit on the shelf. +Once upon a time, there was a silly prince. He wanted to unite with his friends in the kingdom, but he couldn't find them. + +Suddenly, a little mouse appeared. The prince said, "Do you know where my friends are?" + +The mouse smiled. "Yes," he said. "Follow me!" The prince followed the mouse into the forest. + +The prince and the mouse walked and walked until they came to a tree. Under the tree were all of the prince's friends. "We are so happy to be united!" the friends said. + +The prince said, "Me, too! Let's be friends forever!" And so they were. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lila. She loved chocolate. Every day she wanted to eat chocolate, but her mom said no. + +One day, Lila found a big chocolate bar in her room! She was so excited! She ran to tell her mom. + +"Mom! Look what I found!" shouted Lila. + +"Oh no, Lila. You can't eat that. That chocolate is for our bossy neighbor," said her mom. + +Lila had an idea. + +"Can I give it to the neighbor?" she asked. + +"Yes, that's a good idea," said her mom. + +So, Lila took the chocolate bar to her neighbor's house. The neighbor was very happy to get the chocolate and thanked Lila. Lila was happy too, and ran back home. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was walking along the path when he heard something. He stepped closer to see what it was. + +He saw a small rabbit. "Hello," said the old man. The rabbit was scared and hopped away. + +The old man stepped after the rabbit. He stopped and looked around. Suddenly, he heard a small voice. + +He saw a fairy. She was shining very brightly. The old man said, "Hello!" + +The fairy said, "Hello! I'm so happy to see you. I am the Fairy of Wonder. I can help you with whatever you want." + +The old man thought for a moment. Then he said, "Can you help me find the rabbit?" + +The Fairy of Wonder smiled and said, "Yes, of course. Follow me!" + +The Fairy of Wonder and the old man stepped off into the woods. Finally, they spotted the rabbit. + +The Fairy of Wonder waved her wand and the rabbit hopped over to the old man. She said, "There you go! I'm so glad I could be helpful." + +The old man was very happy. He thanked the Fairy of Wonder. Then he took the rabbit home. + +The old man and the rabbit lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little boy called Tom. He was three and he loved desserts. + +One day, Tom's mom gave him a big brown cookie. Tom was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He took the cookie and started to take a big bite. + +Suddenly, Tom felt a little pinch on his arm. He looked around and saw his sister smiling and laughing. She had pinched him to try and get him to give her a bit of his cookie. + +Tom was cross. He said to his sister, "No! This is my cookie. I want to eat it all." + +His sister gave him a sad look and asked for just one tiny bite. To make her happy, Tom gave her a little piece of the cookie. His sister smiled and thanked him. + +Then they both enjoyed their sweet brown dessert. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Johnny. Johnny was very mighty and brave. He loved to explore the world around him. + +One day, while Johnny was exploring his backyard, he found an old ticket. He was so excited! He happily picked it up and ran to show it to his mom. + +"Mom, look what I found!" he said. + +"That's an old ticket, Johnny," his mom said. "It's all rot." + +Johnny stared at the ticket. He didn't understand why it wouldn't work. He was so brave and mighty that he decided he'd figure it out. + +So, he gathered up all his courage, said goodbye to his mom, and set off on an adventure. He travelled far and wide, asking people about his ticket. Finally, after days of searching, someone told him the ticket was no longer usable. + +"But I'm so mighty," he said sadly. + +That's when something magical happened. The person smiled, said a few words, and the ticket began to sparkle! Suddenly Johnny remembered that courage, no matter how small, can make all sorts of wonderful things happen. And with it, he learned that mighty isn't always about being strong - sometimes it's about having courage to try. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They liked to play together outside and explore. One day they decided to go on an adventure. + +They walked and walked until they came to a bridge. Jack said to Jill, “Let’s cross it!†+ +Jill wasn’t sure. “But Jack, it’s so high. I’m scared.†+ +Jack smiled and said “Don’t worry! You can hold my hand and I’ll tie us together so nothing bad happens.†+ +Jill smiled. She thought it was a sweet thing for Jack to do. So they tied themselves together and started walking across the bridge. It was a bit scary, but eventually they made it to the other side. + +Both Jack and Jill were very proud of themselves for crossing the bridge. They both gave each other a hug and went on to explore more new places. +Mum said, "Let's go to the park and swing!" +Jamie and his mum walked to the park, Jamie couldn't wait to swing. When they arrived Mum said, "Let's swing on the red swing." + +Jamie grabbed the red swing, he felt the smooth metal. He went high and laughed, he loved to swing. He could see the trees growing and the birds singing. + +Mum said, "Let's go, we need to get some paint for the garden fence." So Jamie and Mum went to the shop to get some paint. They saw lots of colours. Jamie touched the yellow paint and said, "This is a useful colour." + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes it will look great, let's buy it." +They took the paint home and spent the day painting the fence. When it was finished it was bright and beautiful. + +Mum said, "Good work Jamie! That was a useful job." +Jamie smiled, he loved painting and having fun with Mum. He said, "Let's go and swing again!" +Remy was walking through the garden when he saw a beautiful peach tree. He couldn't help but gaze in wonder at all the peaches on the tree. He hopped over to it and carefully picked one. He was just about to take a bite when he heard a voice. + +"I wouldn't do that if I were you," said the voice. Remy looked around and saw an old gnome wearing a tall pointed hat. He was holding a long stick. + +Remy was very surprised and asked, "Why not?" + +"Well, those peaches are very harsh," the gnome replied. "I don't think they would taste very nice." + +Remy thought a moment and then thanked the old gnome for his advice. He carefully put the peach back on the tree and took off running. He couldn't wait to tell his mom about the old gnome he had seen! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Julie. All day long Julie would sing and do her exercises. Every morning she would go outside and skip around the garden, singing her favourite songs. She was very calm and happy. + +One day, Julie's mom told her it was time to do some exercise. Julie happily agreed and skipped off to the garden. + +Julie's mom called after her, "Don't forget to sing your song, Julie!" + +Julie smiled and said, "I won't forget. I'll sing my song while I do my exercise!" + +So Julie skipped around the garden singing her favourite song. She was very calm as she did her exercise and had lots of fun. + +When Julie was finished she sat down on the grass and panted. Julie's mom called from the house, "You did great! Now come and have a rest." + +Julie smiled and said, "Thank you, mom! Singing and doing my exercise made me feel so calm and happy." + +And ever since that day, Julie loves to sing and do her exercises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mandy. Mandy was three years old and she was full of life. Every Wednesday, Mandy would visit her Grandma's house. Grandma always asked Mandy to help her with her gardening. + +On this Wednesday, Mandy was feeling a bit brave. When Grandma asked her if she could help water the plants, Mandy simply said "Yes!" Grandma was happy that Mandy agreed to help and she gave her a watering can to act with. + +Mandy was very proud that she was able to act like a big girl. She carefully watered each and every plant. She was careful to not get too much water on the plants, since she knew that this could be a bad thing. + +When they finished watering the plants, Grandma told Mandy that she was doing a great job. Mandy was so happy to hear that Grandma liked how she acted. Grandma also gave Mandy a treat for her hard work. + +Mandy wanted to eat her treat outside, but it was a bitter cold day. Grandma suggested that they could share her treat indoors. Mandy agreed and the two enjoyed their Wednesday treat in the warmth of the living room. +Molly's mom was getting ready to go out. She said, "Molly, I'm going to send Grandpa a surprise, but I can't find it. Can you help me?" +Molly nodded yes and ran to the closet. She opened the door and saw an enormous box. She was so excited that she shouted, "Look, Mommy! I found it!" + +Molly's mom smiled and said, "That's perfect! We'll send it to Grandpa right away!" +Molly took out the surprise and set it on the kitchen table. Then her mom said, "Molly, let's wrap it in something special. Do you know what I mean?" +Molly smiled and nodded. Then she took some purple paper and decorated it with colorful markers. When it was finished, Molly said, "Mommy, look at the sight!" +Molly's mom smiled and said, "It looks wonderful. Now let's put it in the mail!" + +So Molly and her mom sent the enormous, special surprise to Grandpa. Molly couldn't wait to find out what he thought of it. +Mia was very excited. She was going to school for the first time today. Her mom dressed her in a pink dress and tied her hair in a bow. She couldn't wait to meet her teacher and classmates. + +When they arrived at the school, Mia and her mom had to go through a tall gate. Inside, they saw a big building with lots of classrooms. Mia recognized that this classroom was where she could learn new things. + +Mia and her mom walked inside the classroom. Her teacher was very friendly and the other children said 'hi' to Mia. She was really happy to have found new friends. + +Mia's teacher said, "Today, I'm going to teach you something useful. Let's start with learning people's names. What's your name, Mia?" + +Mia smiled and said, "My name is Mia. I'm here to learn something useful!" +Once, there was a boy named Tim. He had a big lawn at his house. He loved running around on the lawn and feeling the grass under his feet. Tim's mom always told him to take care of the lawn, but he wasn't always sure what that meant. + +One day, Tim was playing outside and he saw something furry on the lawn. It was a hedgehog! It was so cute and Tim was very excited. He wanted to touch it, so he reached out... + +"Tim! Don't touch it," his mom said. "You might spoil the lawn if you do that." + +Tim didn't understand why he couldn't touch the furry hedgehog, but he listened to his mom. He decided to watch the hedgehog from a safe distance and see what it was doing. After a few minutes, the hedgehog waddled away and Tim went back to playing. + +His mom was happy that he didn't spoil the lawn and gave him a hug and a big smile. From then on, Tim knew to be careful with the lawn and not touch any furry creatures! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He was always very happy. + +One day he had to do a test for school. Tim was so excited for the test that he couldn't help but smile. He was ready to do the best he could. + +Tim finished his test and handed it to his teacher. As soon as he did, he realized he had forgotten to put his name on the top of the test. He was very sad. + +His teacher smiled at him and said "Don't worry! I never forget a happy face like yours. I know that was your test." + +Tim was so happy that he thanked his teacher and ran outside to play. He would never forget to put his name on a test again! +Steve and his mom were sitting at the kitchen table. Steve looked out the window and saw the mailman. + +Steve said, "Mom, why does the mailman mail letters?" + +Mom said, "The mailman mails letters to people so they can stay in touch." + +Steve said, "I like mail! Can I mail a letter?" + +Mom said, "Sure. Who do you want to mail it to?" + +Steve thought for a second and then said, "Can I mail it to Grandma?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's make her a card." + +They drew a picture of both of them on the card and wrote a letter to Grandma. Mom found an envelope, some stamps and licked them, and then she put the card in the envelope and put it in the mailbox. + +Just then, they heard a knock at the door. It was Grandma! She brought them a big pot of clear soup. + +Steve was so excited that his letter came right back to him. He said, "Mom, now I know I like mail!" +John and Daisy were best friends. They went to the same school and loved to play games together. One day, John had a great idea. He went to Daisy and offered her a game of basketball. + +John said, "Do you want to play basketball?" +Daisy was very enthusiastic and said, "Yes!" + +So they went outside to the basketball court. John showed Daisy how to bounce the ball, and then they played a game. Daisy even managed to score a basket, and they both cheered. + +John and Daisy played for hours, and then it was time to go home. But before they left, John offered Daisy a basketball as a special reward. + +Daisy was so excited. She said, "Thanks John, this basketball is the best present ever!" + +John smiled, and he knew that his friend was very happy. They both went home, with big grins on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was 3 years old. +One day, Mia wanted to write something. She asked her mother for supplies, so her mother gave her a pencil and a net. + +Mia was so excited to write. But, her grumpy brother wanted to play rather than write. He wanted to play a game of tag. + +Mia gave him a big smile and said, “Let’s play tag and write too! We can play tag with my net, and you can write in it too!†+ +Her brother thought it was a great idea. So, they both started to write and play tag. + +Mia and her brother had so much fun with their new game. They wrote stories, drew pictures and played tag until it was time for dinner. + +Mia and her brother laughed and smiled all the way through dinner, when suddenly, her mother asked them what was so funny. + +Mia smiled and said, “We were playing tag and writing!†+ +Mia's mother smiled and said, “That sounds like so much fun! You two are so creative!†+ +Mia and her brother were so happy that they had come up with such a creative way to play and write together. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl named Sally. Sally loved to play on the porch of her house. It was an impressive porch with a swing, balls and lots of fun stuff to play with. + +One day while playing, Sally noticed a bunny in the yard. The bunny was sad and Sally wanted to help. She sat down on her porch and started talking softly to the bunny. She told it that everything was going to be ok. + +The bunny stopped being scared and hopped a little closer. Sally held out her hand and the bunny came right up to her and started to sniff. Sally smiled and comforted the bunny by stroking its fur. + +Suddenly the bunny hopped away happily and ran off. Sally was happy that she had been able to help the bunny. She was so proud and went back inside feeling very impressed with herself. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Lucy. They liked playing together. + +One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Lucy decided to hide first. She chose to hide behind a tree. + +Jack counted to ten and then started to look for Lucy. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find her. Suddenly he had an idea. +He started to walk backwards. +When he reached the tree side, he saw Lucy! She was giggling because she thought Jack would never find her. + +Jack said to her, "Hey Lucy! I figured out how to reverse and find you. You were very careless to hide behind the same tree side!". + +Then they both laughed and Jack said, "Let's play again!". + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Marie. One day, Marie was walking in the meadow and she spotted something really special. It was a brilliant veil spread on the ground. She could see it sparkling in the sun. + +Marie tentatively reached out to pick it up and when she did, a puff of pink smoke appeared and a beautiful fairy flew up from the veil. + +The fairy said to Marie, “I’m so happy that you found my veil! I was here hoping someone would help me spread it. It would make a wonderful blanket for the night sky!†+ +Marie was so excited that she got to help spread the veil. She and the fairy carefully unfolded it and held the edges as they flew through the sky. They soared and spun, letting the veil spread below them, until it covered the night sky from end to end. + +Marie watched in awe as a blanket of stars twinkled beneath them. She then thanked the fairy and flew back down to the ground, feeling magical and very proud of what she accomplished! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to have fun. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the park. As he walked, he heard a wonderful sound. He turned around and saw a man playing some jazz on a trumpet. + +The little boy was so happy to hear this joyful sound. He went closer and knelt down beside the man. The man smiled and said, "That's a nice thing to do. Here, do you want to try it?" + +The little boy smiled and shook his head. But the man said, "Come on! It's fun. You can do it!" So the little boy tried it, and he made some beautiful music. + +The man clapped his hands and praised the little boy. But then a selfish man came up and scowled. He said, "You shouldn't let children play jazz. You're taking away my time to play!" + +The man laughed and said, "You know, everyone deserves to have some fun!" The selfish man just grumbled and went away. And from that day on, the little boy kept playing his jazz. +John was glad. He had a new yellow toy. He was very excited to show it to his mommy. + +When his mommy came home, John ran up to her and pointed at his new toy. + +"Look, mommy," John said. "I have a new yellow toy!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "That's wonderful, John! Let me see it!" + +John happily showed his mommy the toy. It was a yellow car. His mommy laughed and said, "That's so cute!" + +John was very glad. He smiled and hugged his mommy. He loved showing her his new toy! +Once upon a time, there was a pup called Tuesday. Tuesday was an ordinary pup - he liked to play, eat bones, and snuggle up in soft blankets. + +One Tuesday morning, the pup was in his bedroom. His mom walked in and said, “Time to get up, Tuesday!†But Tuesday just lay in his bed. + +"Are you sleepy, Tuesday?" asked his mom. + +“No,†said Tuesday. He was lying. + +His mom laughed and said, “Come on Tuesday, you can’t stay in bed all day.†+ +So Tuesday got up and had a fun, ordinary day. He played with his toys, ate his dinner, and cuddled up for a nap. All was good. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess who lived in a big, fine palace. Every day she played in the garden, ran around the meadows and roamed the palace halls. + +One day, she heard a loud shout from outside the palace. She ran to the window and saw a knight, dressed in shiny armor, who was shouting her name. + +The princess shouted back, "What do you want?". + +He shouted back, "I have come here to take you away! I'd like to take you away on an adventure." + +The princess was so excited and shouted back, "Yes, let's go!". + +The knight took the princess away to much lands near and far. They explored the countryside and saw many wonderful things. As the days went by, the princess was so happy. + +At the end of their journey, the knight brought the princess back to her fine palace, safe and sound. The princess thanked the knight and ran inside, eager to tell her parents all about her great adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She loved to play outside all day. But one day, Sarah wanted to try something new. + +She decided to write. She got her paper and a pen and started to write. + +Mommy asked, "What are you writing, Sarah?" + +"I'm writing a story!" replied Sarah. + +"That's great, sweetheart!" cheered Mommy. + +Sarah worked on her story all day. But when the night came, she had a problem. + +"Mommy, I cannot finish," said Sarah. + +"Let me help you," said Mommy. + +Mommy got a big whip and waved it high in the air. As she waved it, magical things started to happen. + +Suddenly, Sarah's story was finished and she was so excited! She showed it to Mommy who was very proud. + +From that day on, Sarah loved to write stories and never stopped! +Tommy was an adventurous three year old, always looking for something to do. Today he wanted to explore his garden. He ran around, admiring all the pretty blooms in the garden. + +He saw a big, round wheel and couldn't help but give it a spin. +"Wheeeeee!" he shouted as the wheel spun round and round. + +He ran back to his mum in the middle of the garden. "Mummy, look what I found!", he said, pointing to the wheel. + +Mummy smiled. "That is a wonderful wheel, Tommy. You can have lots of fun with it!" + +Excited, Tommy raced back and starting playing with it. He would give it a spin and then run around it, giggling. The wheel was the best new toy Tommy had ever had. + +The day was full of adventure and blooming fun. The wheel was the perfect toy for a brave and adventurous three year old like Tommy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Kate. She loved to play in the park. + +One day, she went to the park with her family. She saw a fly in the grass and got very excited. She yelled, “Fly! Fly!†+ +Her daddy smiled and said, “That’s cool, Kate!†+ +Kate’s mommy asked her, “What do you want to do with the fly?†+ +Kate yelled, “Catch it! Catch it!†She giggled and chased the fly all around the park. + +Suddenly, the fly flew up into the sky. Kate stopped and watched the fly fly away. She was so happy and yelled, “Bye bye, fly!†+ +Kate’s daddy patted her on the head and said, “That was cool, Kate!†+Once upon a time, there was a brave boy. He was trying to find a special reward that was buried in the ground. + +The boy wanted to be persistent and find the reward, so he looked for it day after day. + +One day he saw a magical creature. It said to the boy, “If you want the reward, you must be brave and keep looking.†+ +The boy thanked the creature and kept searching. He kept looking until he finally found the reward! + +The brave boy dug up the reward and was so happy! He said to the creature, “Thank you for helping me find it!†+ +The creature smiled and said, “You were very persistent. That’s why you found the reward.†+ +The boy smiled, hugged the creature and kept the reward. He was so happy he never stopped smiling. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who did not have a home. He was scared and alone. He decided to find a place to live. + +One day, the bird saw a tree with a hole in it. He thought it would be a great place to stay. He flew to the top of the tree and looked inside. + +Suddenly, the bird saw a strip of cloth. He knew it was special, so he wrapped it around himself. From that moment on he had found a place to call home. + +The bird was happy until he heard a voice coming from inside the tree. “Who is that?†the voice said. The bird was scared but he answered, “It’s me, the bird who found your strip.†+ +The voice said, “Well, I’m glad you liked it. It means that from now on you can stay here.†+ +The bird was so relieved and he thanked the voice for the strip. From that day on, the little bird had a home and was never scared again. +One day, Lilly was carrying a big bucket. She was going to the faucet to get more water. When she got there, she saw that it was very beautiful. She was so excited she ran over and said, “Mommy, look how pretty the faucet is!†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “Yes, it’s very beautiful, Lilly. Now fill up your bucket with water, please.†+ +Lilly nodded and filled up the bucket. When it was full, she carried it all the way back home. She was so proud of herself. She had carried a big bucket all by herself! + +When she got back home, Mommy praised her for being so strong. “You did such a good job, Lilly!†+ +Lilly smiled with pride. She had carried a big bucket of water all by herself! +Once upon a time there was a whale who was very hungry. He swam about in the ocean looking for something to eat, but he couldn't find anything. Suddenly, he saw a boat and shouted out, "Do you have food? I'm so hungry!" The people on the boat said they didn't have any food, but they did have a very special gift. + +They said, "Would you like to marry this fish? She is very special and will always look after you!" The whale was so happy, he accepted their offer and married the fish. + +The whale and the fish were very happy ever after. They swam around the ocean together and he never had to feel hungry again. They lived happily ever after and showed everyone that you can marry anyone, even a whale and a fish! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jennifer. She was very nervous as she was about to try something very hard. + +Her mom held up a bottle and said to Jennifer, "Try to open the bottle." +Jennifer looked at the bottle and said, "I can't." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Just try. Put your finger here and twist." + +So Jennifer put her finger on the cap and tried. She twisted and twisted but the bottle didn't open. She tried many times but it still wouldn't open. + +Suddenly, she felt a pop as the bottle opened! She was so happy and excited that she couldn't believe it. + +"Good job, Jennifer!" said her mom. +Jennifer smiled and said, "I tried!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to take baths. She loved the feeling of the warm water and the smell of soap. Every day, Daisy would have a bath, and she was always looking for new soaps to try. + +One day, Daisy went to the store to buy some soap. She looked and looked, but couldn't find any soap that fit her needs. Until she saw it! A big, beautiful bar of pink soap with purple swirls. She had never seen anything like it before. + +She took it to the cashier and asked, "Does this fit in my bath?" + +The cashier smiled and said, "Yes, Daisy! This soap is perfect for your bath. It smells nice and is different from other soaps, so you'll like it." + +Daisy smiled and said, "Thanks! I'll take it." + +The next day, Daisy couldn't wait to try the soap. She put it in the bath and added some warm water. The room smelled amazing! Daisy was so happy that she had found a soap that fit her needs and was different from all the rest. +Molly was so sleepy. She had had a long day at the lab. But when she heard the bell, she had to rush! + +"Molly, hurry up!" her mom said. "We have to go now". + +Molly hopped up. "Okay mommy," she said, and rushed to catch up. + +Molly and her mom drove to the park. It was sunny and warm. Molly couldn't wait to get out and play. + +"Let's go!" Molly said. She ran ahead, chasing a butterfly. + +"Slow down Molly!" her mom said, laughing. But even when Molly slowed down, she didn't stop rushing around. She hurried from tree to tree, from slide to swing. The laughter and fresh air made her smile so big! + +By the end of the day, Molly was sleepy again, but it was the best kind of sleepy. She was happy and content. +Once upon a time, there lived a lumberjack who was very troubled. He lived in a cabin all alone, chop chop chop. One day, a beautiful girl came and knocked on the door. + +She said; "Hello lumberjack, will you marry me?" + +The lumberjack was so happy and said; "Yes! I will marry you!" + +So they both went to the village nearby and got married. Everyone cheered and clapped. + +The couple returned to their cabin and the lumberjack chopped wood to build a house with the lumber, so they could live happily ever after. +One day a little boy named Jack heard someone calling to him from inside a dark cave. Curious, he decided to explore. As soon as he stepped inside, he was startled by an incredible witch! She said, "Hello, little one! You are the one I have been waiting for!" + +Jack was scared. He thought, "How can I escape?" But then he got an idea. He asked the witch, "Would you like to play hide and seek?" The witch smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" + +So, Jack started to count. "One, two, three!" As soon as he reached three, he ran away as fast as he could! The witch chased after him, but Jack was too quick, and soon he was out of the cave and safe. + +Jack was proud of his incredible escape. He could hardly believe it had worked! He was so happy he had fooled the witch. He had never been so brave before! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was only three years old. She was always looking for an adventure. +One day, she saw a jug near the river. It was a big blue jug and it looked very pretty. Jane decided to steal the jug and take it home. +But then a voice said, "Hey, that's my jug!" It was a voice of a big man. He said, "Give me back my jug". Jane was a bit scared and she asked, "What's a jug?" +The man replied, "It's a container with a handle. It's available in different sizes and shapes." +Jane realised that she had the man's jug and she said, "I'm sorry, here it is." And the man smiled and said, "It's okay. Be careful what you steal." And Jane nodded and went on her way. +Jimmy had a fun day. He packed his helmet and rode his bike. He had a friend at the park, Timmy. + +"Do you want to play bikes?" Jimmy asked. + +"Yes!" said Timmy. + +The two boys rode their bikes around the park. Jimmy shared his helmet with Timmy. Jimmy was generous. + +After the park, Timmy asked to come home with Jimmy. + +"Can Timmy come with me?" asked Jimmy. + +"Yes, that's okay." Mom said. + +The boys packed their helmets and went back to Jimmy's house. They played for the rest of the day! +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and had a very curious mind. He wanted to know the answer to everything. One day he asked his mom, "What are peanuts?" His mom smiled and said, "Peanuts are a type of nut. They are green and they taste delicious." + +Jack was so excited he wanted to run and get some. He quickly made his way to the kitchen and said, "Mom, can I have some peanuts?" His mom answered, "Yes, of course you can, Jack." She opened up a bag of green peanuts and gave them to Jack. + +He was so happy to finally have some peanuts of his own. He popped one of the green nuts into his mouth and said, "Yum, these are so yummy." He asked his mom, "Do you like peanuts, mom?" She smiled and said, "Yes, I love peanuts." Jack smiled and said, "Me too." +Once there was a little girl called Milly. She was three years old and she loved playing with her toys. One day, Milly saw a magazine on the table. It had a bright cover with lots of pretty colours. + +Milly asked her mum, "Can I read the magazine?" Her mum smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can." + +Milly was very excited, so she grabbed the magazine and sat down on the floor. She read all the stories in the magazine, and then she saw a competition. She had to draw a picture to win a sweet prize. + +Milly grabbed a pencil and drew a picture of herself. Then she put it in the magazine and sent it off. + +A few days later, Milly got a letter in the post. The letter said she had won the competition! Milly said, "Yay! I won something!" She was so happy. + +Milly opened the parcel, and inside was a very sweet prize. She was so happy that she hugged her mum. "Thank you," she said. + +Milly had won the competition, and it made her very happy! +Mum and Dad were in the kitchen explaining something to their little three year old daughter. +"Can you guess what this is, sweetheart?" Mum asked, holding up a brown, long tube with a mouthpiece on the end. +"A flute!" the little girl replied happily. +Mum smiled. "That's right! Do you know what a flute is?" +The little girl shook her head. +Mum explained, "A flute is a musical instrument. You blow into it and it makes a lovely sound. Would you like to try it?" +The little girl eagerly nodded, so Mum carefully handed the flute to her. +The little girl blew hard into the mouthpiece, and was rewarded with a beautiful sound! She smiled with delight and blew some more. + +Dad clapped his hands. "Well done! You played the flute so beautifully." +The little girl beamed with pride and looked up at Mum and Dad with a big smile on her face. +Mum and Dad hugged her tightly. +"You did so well!" Mum said. +The little girl was so happy she danced around the kitchen, making music with her flute. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo. He lived in a lake near a big city. One day, he got out of the water and went for a walk around the city. The city was very organized with tall buildings and busy streets. He saw many people who waved and smiled at him. + +The hippo soon got tired and decided to go back to the lake. He was about to go back into the water when he noticed a big puddle. "Splash!" he shouted. He jumped into the puddle and made a big splash. He laughed and splashed and had fun. + +Just then, he heard a voice calling him. He looked around and saw a little girl. She was only 3 years old and was looking at him with wide eyes. "Can I join you?" she asked. The hippo smiled and nodded. + +They both jumped into the puddle and had a great time splashing and laughing together. When they were done, the hippo and little girl said goodbye and the hippo went back to the lake. The little girl was so happy she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a cat named Max. He was a very naughty cat and used to go to people's homes and cause trouble. He always tried to put his claws in things he should not have. + +One day, he found a big box of yarn. He thought he would have lots of fun with it but he was wrong. He tried to put his claws in it, but the yarn was too slippery. He got very frustrated and started making a terrible noise. + +Suddenly, a little girl came out of the house. She was carrying a ball with bright colours. When she saw Max, she became very happy and called him. She said, 'Hello Max! What are you doing here?' + +Max meowed and said that he wanted to put his claws in the yarn. The little girl understood how he felt and offered him to play with the ball she was holding. Max got very excited. + +Max had lots of fun with the ball and soon he forgot about the yarn. He also forgot how miserable he had been feeling earlier. Finally, Max was happy again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ben and Bob. Ben wanted to play, so Bob decided to show him a game. + +Bob took a heavy cable and showed Ben how to play tug of war. Ben was eager to try, so he grabbed onto one end of the cable and waited for Bob to take his turn. + +Bob shouted “Go!†and both boys started pulling on opposite sides of the cable. Ben tried his hardest to win the game, but he didn’t have the strength to move the heavy weight. + +“Why don’t you behave, Ben? You’re not even trying,†said Bob. Ben felt embarrassed and sad, so he tried pulling one more time, but still couldn’t move the cable. + +Bob was a good friend and saw how upset Ben was. “That’s ok, it’s ok. Don’t worry, Ben†said Bob, and he put his arm around Ben’s shoulder. They both walked home together, happy and knowing that behaving doesn’t mean always winning, it just means being a good friend. +One day, Bobby and Lucy were playing in their backyard. Bobby had found a bug and was singing a song to it. Lucy was helping him by dancing. + +Suddenly Bobby's toy truck fell on top of the bug. Bobby was sad and started to cry. Lucy came to him and said, "Don't worry, Bobby. It's alright. I forgive you." Bobby felt better and gave Lucy a hug. + +They then found something useful in the backyard. It was almost as big as a tree, but it was a pile of leaves and sticks. Bobby ran to get his dad and said, "We found something useful. Come see!" + +Dad came and smiled. He said, "Wow, you two were very clever. I am so proud of you both for forgiving each other, too." Bobby and Lucy hugged each other and smiled. The leaves and sticks made a perfect den for the bug to play and hide. Bobby felt relieved, he was very glad that he and Lucy had been able to forgive each other. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bill. One day, Bill found a magical tooth. He was so excited, he held it in his hands and began to think of what he could do with it. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It came from the tooth! It said, "Mix me with something magical, and I will grant you one wish". Bill was a bit nervous and scared, but he thought for a moment, then decided what to do. + +He grabbed his paintbrush, dipped it into his dark and light colors, then mixed them together. He held the tooth above the paint, and anything it touched turned magical! A swirl of colors burst from the tooth, and a magical dragon appeared in front of him. + +"Wow!" Bill said in amazement. Then he said to the dragon, "Please grant me my wish!" The dragon nodded, then flew away in a flash. + +From then on, Bill never had to worry about things - he was granted with one wish, and it made all of his dreams come true! +Once upon a time, there was a lively dog. He had a bright blue collar around his neck. He would bark and jump and play all day long! + +One day, his owner wanted to take him walking. So she said, "Come on Doggie, it is time to go for a walk." +The dog was excited and started to spin around. + +The owner said, "I have a surprise for you. You will have to pay attention during the walk." +The dog tilted his head in confusion, but followed along anyway. + +As they walked, the owner held up a treat. "If we keep going, you will get this treat!" The dog wagged his tail excitedly and kept walking. + +After a while, the dog realized he could smell the treat. He started to jump and bark in excitement! + +The owner laughed, "That was the surprise! You paid attention on the walk and now you get the treat." + +The lively dog happily ate the treat, and they continued on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a regular girl who liked to read. Every day, she would read books in her living room. + +One morning, her parents told her an exciting news. They said there was going to be a parade in town! She was so excited. + +The girl asked, "What's a parade?". + +Her parents replied, "It's like a big party. People march around and play music. It's fun to watch." + +So the girl put on her best dress, and she and her parents went outside to watch the parade. She loved seeing all of the colourful floats, and people cheering. + +At the end of the day, the girl was tired but very happy. She had learned something new, and she couldn't wait to read about parades in her books. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to paint and was always looking for new things to paint. + +One day, Daisy thought she saw something very mysterious in the sky. It was a bright, colourful shape that she had never seen before. She wanted to paint it, so she grabbed her paintbrush and set to work. + +Daisy worked so hard on her painting that she almost forgot the time. Suddenly, a rude voice interrupted her. + +"What do you think you're doing?" the voice said. + +Daisy turned around and saw a big man. She was scared but she spoke bravely. + +"I'm painting the mystery in the sky," she said. + +The rude man smiled. "Let me see," he said. "Oh, this is beautiful! You are a very talented painter, Daisy." + +Daisy was so pleased with the man's kind words that she kept painting until she was done. In the end, she had painted the most beautiful picture she had ever made. And the mystery in the sky was still there. + +The end. +It was a bright, sunny day and Hazel was outside playing with her best friend, Fiona. Hazel had a bright red balloon that she was playing catch with and she was having lots of fun. + +Suddenly, something strange happened. The balloon began to float away! Hazel watched in surprise as the balloon flew higher and higher. + +“Wait, my balloon!†she shouted. + +Fiona ran over and sadly watched it vanish. But Hazel was very persistent. She knew she had to get her balloon back or she would never forgive herself. + +So, Hazel and Fiona jumped into their canoe. With a brave yell, they paddled across the lake, determined to find the balloon. As they climbed up higher and higher, they finally spotted the balloon in a clump of trees. Fiona screamed in joy as they jumped out of the canoe, retrieved the balloon and hurried home. + +“We did it!†Hazel shouted in happiness. + +The two friends hugged each other tightly before waving goodbye and going their separate ways. Hazel never forgot that day and the importance of being persistent. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day she entered her bedroom and noticed a big brown wardrobe. She stood in front of it and said out loud, "Ooh, I wonder what's inside?" + +Jane put her hands on the wardrobe and pulled it open. Inside she found a magical kingdom. She felt scared but brave and stepped into the wardrobe. + +It was dark, but she was brave. She looked around and said, "Hello? Who's there?". + +Then suddenly, she heard a voice that said, "Come and join us!" Jane was so excited. She followed the voice and before she knew it, she was playing with all sorts of magical creatures. She had the best time ever! + +When she was ready to go home, she said goodbye to her new friends and stepped back through the brown wardrobe. Before she shut the door, she said to herself, "I'll come back again someday." + +And she did. +A big, happy family was going on a vacation. Mom and Dad got in the car with the two children. They had to stop at one last place before they started their trip. + +They went to a huge store. Mom and Dad said they needed to pay for something. They went up to the big shelves. + +"We need a bookcase," said Mom. + +"Can I help pay?" asked the little girl. + +"That's very kind of you," said Dad. He gave the girl some coins from his pocket. + +The family paid for the huge bookcase. Then they were ready for their vacation. + +They put the bookcase in the car and drove away, singing songs and having fun all the way. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, Mama said to Anna, "Can you take the pot and put it on the stove?" Anna was so excited! She ran over to the pot and took it. + +Next, Anna walked over to the stove. She was amazed! It was so big and beautiful. She knew it was just the right size to fit the pot. She carefully put the pot on the stove and looked proudly at her work. + +Mama smiled. "Thank you Anna. You did an amazing job! Now let's go play." Anna felt so proud of herself. She was so excited to have done such a grown-up thing. + + Anna and Mama laughed and played all afternoon. It was an amazing day! +Once upon a time, there was a dependable bin. Every day, the bin's job was to send off all the things it had collected. It was very helpful to everyone in the village, and everyone was grateful for the bin's hard work. + +One day, a small three-year-old girl wanted to help the bin. She filled her tiny hands with the things that were laying around, and placed them carefully into the bin. She smiled and said, “Here, bin. I'm sending you these things!†+ +The bin was very touched. “Thank you!†it said. The bin was so happy with the little girl's help that it sent off the things extra quickly that day. + +The little girl and the bin became good friends, and every day the bin sent off the things the girl gave it. Everyone in the village was very happy for their friendship and for the bin's dependable work. +Pete and Lily had a perfect day. First, they caught a butterfly. They wanted to chase it, but it flew away. Then, they caught up with their friends and went to the park. + +Pete said, "Let's play tag!" Lily laughed and agreed. They ran and laughed and when it was time to go home, they each had a dandelion seed. + +Lily said, "Let's blow them into the sky!" So they did, and it was fun to watch the seeds go higher and higher until they were no longer in sight. + +When it was evening, Lily and Pete had one more adventure. They went to the movie theater, put on their 3D glasses, and watched the perfect movie. They laughed and cheered and at the end they caught up with each other and said goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Jo. She was very small but she had a big heart. + +One day Jo wanted to go exploring in the woods. She was a little scared but she was brave. She put on her warm coat and grabbed her spear. + +As Jo was walking in the woods she heard a voice. It sounded like someone was calling her name. She looked around and there was a friendly rabbit. The rabbit beckoned to Jo and said, "Come, I'll show you something special". Jo was curious so she decided to follow. + +The rabbit led Jo to a small pool. In the water was a beautiful fish with a modest speckled tail. Jo was very excited as she had never seen a fish like this before. She slowly reached out with her spear but the rabbit said, "Wait, this fish is special, don't hurt it". + +Jo listened to the rabbit and decided to leave the fish in peace. She thanked the rabbit for showing her the special fish then waved goodbye. As Jo started walking back home, she felt very proud of herself for showing such modesty. +Once upon a time, there lived a prince in a land far, far away. Every day, he ventured out from his castle, happy and determined. One day as he was walking along, he noticed a small hole dug in the ground. He peeked in and saw something shiny! He reached down and carefully pulled out a magical box. + +He held it with both hands, pressing hard on the lid. Suddenly, the lid flew off and the box revealed a shining, golden key! + +The prince smiled widely. He put the key in his pocket and ran quickly back to the castle. + +When he returned, he was excited to share the news. He shouted, "I have a key! I found a key!" + +The King and Queen were thrilled. They knew that with the key, the prince could unlock something very special. But what would it reveal? +Once upon a time, there was a mole named Molo who lived in a delicate burrow. Molo wanted to protect his home, so he decided to dig a big castle around it. He asked a friendly bear for help, and together they worked hard to build a strong wall around Molo's burrow. + +When the castle was finished, Molo stood proudly in front of it. He said to the bear, "Thank you so much! Now I will be safe." + +The bear replied, "You are welcome! Your burrow is now safe and protected." + +Molo smiled with joy as he looked at his castle. He was very happy that his home was safe and protected. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he came up with a brilliant idea. He wanted to bury his toy equipment and find it like a treasure hunt. + +He took his toys and made a pile in the middle of the garden. He then asked his dad for help, "Can you please get some spades, Dad? I want to bury my toys." His dad brought some spades and other equipment and quickly got to work. + +The little boy was so excited. He and his dad worked hard, covering the toys with dirt, grass and flowers. When they were done, the little boy sat back and looked at the buried toys. + +"It looks like a boring, old mound of dirt!" he said. + +But his dad just smiled. "Maybe," he said. "But you'll have a great time finding them again. Good luck!" + +The little boy was excited again. He had his own treasure hunt ahead of him, and he couldn't wait to dig up his buried toys. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear named John. John was always reliable and happy to help his friends. + +One day, John was running in the woods with his friend, a little bunny named Lucy. As they were running, Lucy suddenly stopped. She had heard something and put her ear to the ground. + +"What is it, Lucy?" asked John. + +"It's a monster!" said Lucy. + +John wanted to help so he ran fast to find the monster. Once he found it, John was surprised. The monster was really harmless and friendly. + +John and Lucy became good friends with the monster and they would play together all day. Whenever they needed help, they knew that the monster was reliable. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bright little girl named Rachel. Rachel was only three years old, but she had big dreams. Every morning Rachel would set her alarm and jump out of bed with a smile. + +Today was no different. Rachel hopped out of bed and heard a sneeze. She wondered where the sneeze had come from, she looked around and soon spotted a funny little creature in the corner of the room. + +Rachel excitedly said, "Hi, who are you?" + +The little creature replied, "I'm an elf! I was sent to bring you a very important message." + +Rachel, who was always up for an adventure, asked,​ "What is it?" + +The elf said with a smile, "Magic is real, and there is a very special secret in your room!" + +Rachel, her eyes wide with wonder, asked, "Where?" + +The elf answered, "If you follow the light, you will find the secret. Look for the door with the bright red handle." + +Rachel looked around and soon spotted the door. She ran towards it and opened it. Inside she found a bright sparkly box with a note attached. In the note was a map that showed her the way to a magical land. + +Rachel couldn't believe it! With a huge smile she followed the map and soon she discovered the wonders of the magical land. + +The End. +One day, Sally and Jack were playing in the park. Sally was so excited when they saw a big truck. "Look Jack, a truck!" Sally said and ran towards it. + +The truck was tall and shiny and blue. Jack looked at it and said "I want to play too!". + +Sally introduce the truck to Jack and said, "This is a truck. Trucks are very useful. They can take us from one place to another." + +Jack said, "I want to go on the truck!" + +Sally and Jack jumped on the truck and drove around the park. It was so much fun! They even made funny noises like the trucks do. Jack laughed and said "I love this truck!" + +Sally and Jack played for a long time until it was time for them to go home. They had a great adventure and are already looking forward to playing with the truck again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Lena. Lena was a very alert girl who liked to ask lots of questions. Whenever she asked, her family would always encourage her to follow the truth. + +One day, Lena asked her mother: "What is truth, Mummy?" + +Her mother replied: "Truth is when you always tell things that are honest and true. It is like being a good friend, so always tell your friends the truth." + +Lena thought about this for a minute then said: "So it is important to be honest and kind, and it is ok if I make mistakes?" + +Her mother smiled and said: "Yes, Lena, it is ok to make mistakes, but it is important to always tell the truth and be kind with your friends. This is how you can show you are a good friend." + +Lena nodded and said: "Ok, Mummy, I understand." + +Her mother hugged her and said: "Well done, Lena. I'm so proud of you for understanding the truth. Remember to always be honest and kind, and never give up even if you make mistakes." + +Lena smiled and said: "I won't, Mummy." + +It was a lesson Lena learned that day, and she would never forget the importance of encouraging truth and kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She had long blonde hair and pretty blue eyes. She loved to jog because it made her feel so happy. + +One sunny day, the princess went out to jog in the forest. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice the troll hiding in the shadows. Suddenly the troll jumped out! + +The princess was scared, but she remembered that she was brave and brave princesses don't be scared of trolls. So she jogged right past the troll. He didn't even try to follow her! + +The princess was so happy that she had been brave that she decided to share her happy feeling with her kingdom. She jogged all the way back to the village with a big, bright blue smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a little green frog. The frog was sad because he wanted to escape to the sunny beach. So one day he decided to try and escape. +He hopped and hopped until he smelled something funny. It was a lemon! The little frog was so excited because he thought now he had a way to escape to the beach. +He said, “Maybe the lemon can help me get there!†+He went over to the lemon and asked, “Can you help me get to the beach?†+The lemon thought for a minute and said, “I will give you a ride if you promise to be back before sunset.†+The little frog promised and hopped onto the lemon. Suddenly, the lemon started rolling and the frog rolled to the beach! As soon as he got there, the frog jumped off the lemon and had the best day ever. +At sunset, the little frog thanked the lemon for the ride and promised to visit the beach again soon. +The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Tom was playing outside and he saw a jeep drive by. He wanted to try it and he asked his mom if he could. + +Mom said, "No, Tom. That jeep looks a bit too dangerous for you." + +Tom was troubled by this. He did not want to give up, so he asked his mom again. + +Mom said, "I'm sorry Tom, but I just don't think it's safe. Why don't you try riding your bike instead? That's much safer." + +Tom thought about it for a minute. Then he smiled and said, "Ok, Mommy. I'll try the bike. I think I can do it." + +Tom hopped on his bike and began pedaling. His mom closely watched him as he tried. After a few minutes of practice, Tom was riding his bike comfortably and smiling. + +He was so proud of himself and he knew that he had tried his best. Now he could say that he had tried riding a jeep and riding a bike. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to raise a pet. The girl asked her mother if she could raise a baby oak tree. The mother said yes, so the girl went outside to pick a green oak sapling. + +When the little girl found the baby oak tree, it almost blended into the grass. She carefully pulled the sapling out of the ground and brought it home. + +The little girl placed the sapling in her garden, and watered it every day. As the days went by the oak tree started to grow bigger and bigger. + +One morning, the little girl asked her mother, "Is the oak tree big enough to climb yet?" + +Her mother answered, "Not yet, but it's getting there. Keep on watering it and soon it will be big enough." + +The little girl kept watering and caring for the oak tree until it was tall enough to climb. The girl and her friends spent many afternoons playing in the green oak tree. +One happy day, Mum and Dad took their little boy to the park. It was full of fun things to do and the family all had a lovely time. + +Mum and Dad decided to surprise their little boy with a thoughtful message. They wrote it in chalk on the ground so he could find it as he was running around. The message said, "We love you very much!". + +When the little boy saw the message, he became so excited and hugged Mum and Dad. He jumped around, laughing, while they both smiled and laughed, too. + +"Thank you, Mum and Dad!" said the little boy. "I love you too!" + +Mum and Dad hugged the little boy tight and together they all continued to enjoy their day at the park. +One day, Jimmy had the biggest idea ever. He wanted to record the sounds he heard inside the closet. He was a very organized 3 year old and he liked to keep everything tidy. + +“Mommy, can I go into the closet with my recorder?†Jimmy asked. + +“Sure, why not?†mom smiled. + +Jimmy grabbed his recorder and quickly went inside. He recorded the sound of the clothes brushing against each other as he moved. He also recorded the buzz of the light bulb in the closet. As he record, he felt happy and excited. + +When he finished, he came out of the closet and showed his mom what he had recorded. + +“Wow, Jimmy! This is so cool!" Mom said, giving Jimmy a big hug. + +Jimmy was so proud of his recordings. He had made something really special! +Once upon a time there was a girl and a boy. They both had feet. The girl's feet were purple. + +One day, the girl and the boy were playing together. The girl looked at the boy and smiled. She said to the boy, "Hi! Wanna kiss my feet?" + +The boy was surprised. He said, "Wow, your feet are purple. Ok! I'll kiss them!" + +So he did. The girl laughed and said, "That was fun! Do it again?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Yes, I will." And he kissed her purple feet again. +Once upon a time there was a big lazy lion who loved to sleep all day long. One day, a surprise knocked at his door. The lion, who was still very sleepy, opened the door with a yawn. + +Standing at the door was a small bunny. The bunny said," Hi lion, I thought I would surprise you today." + +The lion looked very surprised. "What a surprise!" He grinned. "What can I do for you?" + +The bunny hopped up and down with excitement. " can you play with me? I brought my ball and some toys!" + +The lion smiled and said, "Sure, why not! Let's play!" + +So the lion and the bunny played together the whole day, until it was time for the bunny to go home. The lion was so happy and grateful for the surprise visit; he thanked the bunny for waking him up from his lazy sleep. + +They both said goodbye with a hug and agreed to play again soon. +Once upon a time there was a fierce pond. In it lived a big fish named Tiny. Every day Tiny loved to swim but one day he had a problem. He had grown too big! + +He thought and thought but then he had an idea. He could go see Grandpa Tortoise who lived in the pond next door. So Tiny swam over, calling “Grandpa Tortoise! Grandpa Tortoise!†+ +When he arrived, Grandpa Tortoise said “Why hello, Tiny. How can I help you?†+ +Tiny said “Grandpa, I’ve grown too big for my pond! Can you tell me how to get smaller?†+ +Grandpa Tortoise thought for a moment. “I know!†he said. “You must weigh yourself on my special scales. That way we can see how much you weigh.†+ +So Tiny hopped onto Grandpa’s scales and they weighed him. He weighed exactly the same as before. Grandpa smiled. “Now we know how much you weigh! That means you can stay in your pond. But remember to stay active and keep swimming every day!†+ +Tiny thanked Grandpa Tortoise and swam back home as fast as his fins could take him. From then on Tiny stayed fit and active and never grew too big again. The end. +Molly and Jack went to the park together. It was a nice day and the sun was shining brightly. + +At the park, Jack heard a bell ringing. He ran to find the ringing source. He soon discovered it was a an ice cream truck. He shouted to Molly, "Look, ice cream!" + +Molly rushed over to the truck and Jack showed her the many colors of ice cream. There were red, blue, and pink. + +Jack asked the driver, "Can I have a red ice cream, please?" + +The driver smiled and gave Jack a red cream. It looked so yummy and smelled so sweet! + +The driver said, "Cones or cups today?" + +Jack replied, "Cone please," + +The driver handed Jack a red cone and said, "Eat it fast, it will melt!" + +Jack and Molly quickly ate the ice cream before it melted away. It tasted so delicious that Jack wanted more. So, he asked the driver for another cone in a different color. + +The driver smiled and gave Jack a blue cone. What a treat! + +Jack and Molly were very happy and said goodbye to the driver. + +They enjoyed their ice cream cones so much that they decided to go back to the park every day to get their favorite treat. +Once there was a nice round ball. It liked to spin and twirl around in the air. It always said to itself, “oh how I love to spin!†+ +One day, the little ball heard a loud noise outside. It quickly hopped out of the window and saw a car driving by. The ball was so excited it shouted, “that car is spinning too!†+ +The car drove up to a stop sign and the driver rolled down the window. The driver smiled and said, “Do you want to go for a spin? I have a license!†+ +The ball excitedly nodded and hopped into the car. The driver went fast and high. The ball saw things flying by deep and far, until they reached a place the ball had never seen before. + +The ball and the driver had an amazing adventure together. The ball stayed for a few days, until it couldn’t spin any more, and the driver drove it home. From then on, the ball always said “oh how I love to spin!†with a twinkle in its eye. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - John and Anna. One day, they went out for a special walk in the park. The sky was blue and the sun was bright. + +Anna skipped along excitedly and soon she came across a big stone. She shouted, "Look, John! An enormous circle!" John walked up to it and smiled. + +Then, he looked up and pointed to a tree. "Look, Anna! A bird is bowing to us!" Anna clapped her hands and laughed. They both bowed back to the bird. + +Suddenly, there was a rustling in the bushes. Out stepped a small, lost bunny. The friends kneeled down and held out their hands to the bunny in a gentle, compassionate way. To their surprise, the bunny hopped into their open arms! + +John and Anna smiled at each other. They knew that their circle of kindness had made a big difference in the bunny's life. + +The friends hugged the bunny and carefully placed it back in the bushes. Then, they bowed one last time to the bunny as a sign of goodbye and love. The bunny looked happy and safe. + +John and Anna waved goodbye and skipped away together, feeling full of joy and friendship. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to explore the swamp. He asked his mom if he could go and she said yes. He was very grateful. + +The boy followed the path to the swamp and it seemed to go on forever! He looked all around but couldn’t spot the swamp. He asked an old man who was walking by and the old man said the swamp was right up ahead. + +The boy was so excited and thanked the old man before running ahead. When he got to the swamp, it looked bigger than he imagined. He jumped in and started splashing around, feeling the cool mud between his toes. + +He wanted to stay in the swamp forever but eventually the sun started to go down, so he said goodbye and headed home. + +As he walked back, he thought about how much fun he had and was very grateful for the adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a Dad who loved his daughter very much. He wanted to give her something special, so he thought and thought of what he could give her. Finally, he came up with a great idea. + +''I know! I will give her my creative time!" Dad announced. + +His daughter smiled. "What is creative time, Daddy?" she asked. + +"Creative time means I will play with you and use my imagination. It doesn't matter what we make or where we go. I just want to spend time with my daughter," Dad said with a big smile. + +The little girl hugged her Dad and said, "That's the best present ever!" + +From then on, Dad and his daughter spent creative time together every week. They painted, played with dolls, and sang songs. Dad had never been happier. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Max. One day, he saw that his cushion had a tear in it. Max wanted to make it nice and new again. + +He went to the store to get a new stitch. He found green and yellow stripes, which he really liked! + +Max put the new stitch on the cushion, but it still didn't look quite right. He noticed that he could not make it look new again with this colorful new stitch. He sighed and looked around. + +Suddenly, he saw grandma's old sewing machine! Max had an idea. He put the new stitch on the machine and was ready to solve the problem. He carefully used the sewing machine to make the cushion look new again. + +When Max finished, the cushion was beautiful! Grandma was delighted and hugged him tight. + +"You solved the problem, Max!" she said, "I'm so proud of you!" +Once upon a time, there was a tidy little girl named Sally. Sally was three years old, and she loved to clean! Every day she would wash her toys, her clothes, and her room. + +One day, Sally was playing outside with her friends. They were having a lot of fun playing in the dirt, when suddenly Sally noticed an elderly man walking down the road. Sally waved at the elderly man, and he smiled and waved back. + +Right then and there, Sally realized that the man's shirt was really dirty. She asked her mom if she could help the elderly man. Her mom said yes, so Sally ran over to the elderly man's house. + +When she got there, Sally found the man's old, rusty washing machine. It had a big, red button that she had to press in order to start the wash. Sally pressed the button and waited impatiently as the wash cycle finished. + +When the washing machine stopped, Sally carefully put the man's shirt back in, and then she ran back to her mom. The elderly man was very, very happy to have clean clothes and thanked Sally for her help. + +Sally was very proud of herself, and from then on she tried to help everyone in her neighbourhood by washing clothes and cleaning up messes. +Once upon a time there was a mysterious puddle. It was deep and dark, and nobody could tell what was inside it. + +One day, a little girl came along and asked, "What's in the puddle?" Her mom gave her a smile and said, "Why don't you take a look and find out?" + +So the little girl walked up to the puddle and reached her hands in. To her surprise, she discovered lots of shiny pennies. She jumped with joy and yelled, "Mom, look what I found." + +Her mom laughed and gave her a big hug. Then she said, "You were brave to take a look. That's why the puddle was so mysterious." + +The little girl smiled and laughed. She took the pennies home and shared them with her family. They were all very happy. + +From then on, the little girl never hesitated to find out what mysteries were hidden inside a puddle. +Once upon a time there was a patient man. He wanted to try something new but he didn't understand how. He asked his friend for help, but his friend didn't know either. + +So the man decided to try it on his own. He worked hard and was very patient. He kept trying and trying and eventually he was successful. + +"I did it!" he exclaimed joyfully. + +His friend said, "Yes, you did it! I'm so proud of you. How did you understand?" + +The man said, "By being patient and trying again and again, I finally did it!" +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jake. Jake liked to explore outside, but he was also scared of the dark. One day, as he was wandering in the forest, it started to get dark. Jake was scared. +He looked around and saw a big tree with a low branch. He climbed up and sat on the branch. He was safe. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked around and saw a big, scary monster. The monster growled and said, "What are you doing up in my tree?" +Jake was so scared. He wanted to run away, but he was too scared to move. + +The monster smiled and said "Don't worry, I'm not gonna hurt you. I just wanted to get comfortable in my nice seat. Would you like to join me?" +Jake nodded, so the monster scooted over to make room for Jake. + +The monster said "Now we're both comfortable and safe. We can sit here together and watch the stars, then you can go home when it's light again." + +Jake was so relieved and he smiled. He sat with the monster and watched the stars until the sun came up. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny named Henry. One day Henry wanted to get some yummy food, so he hopped through the woods. He found a big field of grass and reached for some of it. + +But when he tried to eat it, it tasted funny! Henry looked closer and saw that it was fake! He hopped away and saw a carrot in the grass. He ran over and reached for it but another bunny was already there. + +"That's my carrot!" said the bunny. + +"Sorry," said Henry. + +The other bunny smiled. "Maybe I can share it with you," he said. + +So Henry and the other bunny shared the carrot and were happy together. From then on, Henry was careful to only reach for real grass! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Tina who had a bunch of friends. Each morning, her mom reminded her to be kind and compassionate to her friends, no matter what. + +Tina always followed her mom's advice and always made sure to smile and be friendly to her buddies. She had created a network of friends to rely on, and she never wanted to hurt their feelings. + +One day, Tina was going to play with her friends when one of them said something mean to her. Tina felt so sad, and wondered if she should just go home. + +But then, Tina remembered what her mom said, and thought to herself, "I shouldn't let my friend's words bring me down. I should be strong and be kind to them." + +So, Tina gave her friend a hug and said it was ok. They both smiled and went back to having fun. Tina was happy that she had stayed compassionate and helped her friend feel better. +Once upon a time, there lived a very tidy parrot named Jack. He was so tidy that all his owners wanted him to stay with them forever. Jack enjoyed the attention he got, and loved the other animals who lived with him. + +One day, Jack's owners decided that he was so neat, they wanted to raise him up high in the sky. So, with a lot of care, they tied a ribbon around his feet and flew him up in the air. + +When Jack saw all the new things, he got very excited. He called out to his owners, "I love being up here! Can I stay?" + +The owners smiled, and said, "Yes, Jack, you can stay as long as you like." + +Jack was so happy and thankful, and he was sure he would always stay tidy up in the sky. And he did, for many years! +It was a bright sunny day and Jimmy was very excited. He saw a big red dinosaur and ran to it. He hopped around it happily and shouted out "dinosaur!" + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +It was the dinosaur! It said "hello Jimmy! I'm T-Rex and I am a friendly dinosaur". + +Jimmy was very excited. He asked T-Rex "Can you hop? I can hop really high!" + +T-Rex nodded and said "Yes, I can hop! It is my favorite thing to do". + +Jimmy smiled and began to hop around T-Rex. They hopped around the meadow together and Jimmy was so happy. + +When the day was over, T-Rex said goodbye to Jimmy and flew away in a big red cloud. + +Jimmy waved goodbye and watched T-Rex fly away with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved exploring. One day she saw a big metal door. She wanted to see what was inside, so she put her hand on the handle and opened it. It made a loud noise. + +"Who is there?" an angry voice said. + +The little girl was confused. She couldn't see anyone. + +"I'm sorry," she said. "I didn't mean to be nosy." + +A smiley face peeked its head from behind the door and the little girl squealed with delight. + +"That's okay," the face said. "I'm just glad to have someone to talk to!" + +The little girl and the face talked for a long time about all kinds of things. When it was time for the little girl to go home, the face shut the door tight. + +The little girl waved goodbye and said, "See you soon!" + +The face smiled and waved back as the little girl ran home, excited to tell everyone about her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a good boy named John. He liked to play with his toys and read books. One day, he found a special book. + +"What is this?" he asked. + +"It's a dictionary," his mom said. + +John started to look through it. He was amazed at all the different words he could find. But the book was very messy. + +John started to try and clean the dictionary. It was hard work. He put the pages in order and made it look neat. + +"Good job, John," said his mom. "That looks much better." + +John smiled proudly. He had worked hard to make the dictionary look nice and couldn't wait to find even more new words! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Kayla who lived in a small house with her two lovely parents. She had the best birthday ever when her parents gave her the most amazing surprise: a big box with a big, unknown gift inside! + +Kayla was so excited and couldn't wait to open it. She quickly tore off the wrapping paper and saw an incredible little boat in the box! She knew exactly what to do with it - she had to soak it. + +So Kayla ran to the sink, filled up the sink with water, and she put the boat inside. Then, she started playing with it, looking at the boat float here and there. She was so happy with her new boat-gift. + +“I love my boat Gift! Thank you, Mommy and Daddy,†shouted Kayla. + +“You’re welcome, sweetheart! We’re so glad you like it!†they said. + +Kayla beamed with delight and played with her boat-gift all day long, not wanting to take it out of the water until way later at night. She would never forget the wonderful unknown gift she got for her birthday! +Once upon a time, there was a friendly little boy named Luke. One day, Luke was walking down the street when he saw a bakery. Luke was very excited and he went inside. Inside the bakery was a very friendly baker. She smiled at Luke and said "What can I get for you today?". + +Luke said "I want a pastry please!". The baker gave Luke a pastry. Luke was very happy and he thanked the baker. Then he began to watch out of the window as he ate it. + +While he was eating his pastry and watching the people outside, Luke saw a friendly dog. The dog was walking down the street with its owner. Luke wanted to meet the dog, so he asked the baker if he could go outside and watch it. + +The baker said "Yes of course you can watch the dog". But she said "you mustn't leave the bakery, just watch from the window". + +So that's what Luke did. He watched the friendly dog with its owner from the bakery window. It was a very happy day for Luke. +Once upon a time there was an ancient star. One night the star decided to perform a show. + +He flew up into the night sky and began to shine brightly. Everyone in the neighborhood stopped to watch the performance. + +One little girl said, “Look! That star is so amazing.†+ +The star danced and twinkled in the night. Finally, the star spoke out loud. “Thank you everyone for watching my show. I hope you all enjoyed it!†+ +The little girl replied, “It was the best show ever!†+ +The star smiled and nodded in agreement, before flying away in to the night. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Bob. Bob was very impatient. He was walking in cold snow and he wanted to go inside where it was warm. + +Suddenly, Bob felt a funny feeling. He was starting to get very cold and stiff. He looked down, and all of the snow around him had frozen. + +Bob tried to take a step forward, but he could not move. He was frozen still! + +He shouted out, “Help!†+ +Then, a friendly winter elf appeared. “Let me help you,†she said. + +The elf waved her magic wand, and Bob was freed from the ice. He felt relieved, and he thanked the elf for saving him. + +The elf smiled and said, “You must be more careful next time, Bob!†With a wave of her wand, she disappeared. + +Bob quickly ran to get inside where it was warm. He was so happy he escaped the freeze! +Beth was very happy. She had just gotten a new bicycle. It was orange! She ran outside and put her bicycle on the ground. + +"Have you been a good girl?" asked Mum. + +"Yes," said Beth. She smiled. + +Mum smiled too. "Let's ride your new bike," she said. + +Beth and Mum got on their bicycles. Beth was so excited! She rode her bike around and around the garden. She felt free and happy. + +Mum put her arm around Beth. "I am so proud of you," she said. + +Beth smiled. She was having the best day ever! +Mommy was so excited. She had a special surprise. She picked up a pillow and suggested, "Let's go outside!" + +The little girl jumped off her bed and shouted with excitement, "Yay!" + +So they went outside and there, in the backyard, was a wild cushion. Mommy and the little girl both smiled. + +Mommy said, "Why don't you pick it up?" + +The little girl picked up the wild cushion and hugged it. She said, "Thank you Mommy! I love it!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad you like it!" + +The little girl sat on the cushion and it was so comfortable. She had so much fun, bouncing and jumping on the cushion all day long. + +Mommy was glad that she had suggested this wonderful surprise. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy little girl who loved to explore new places. One day she decided to take a trip to the park with her friends. As soon as she arrived she spotted a big wrap on the ground. She went over to see what it was and when she got closer it spoke to her. + +Girl: “Who are you?†+ +Wrap: “I am the wrap. I was sent from far away to introduce myself and make new friends.†+ +Girl: “That sounds so cool! I would love to be your friend and show you around the park.†+ +Wrap: “That sounds perfect! Let’s go!†+ +The girl and the wrap explored the park together, meeting new friends and having lots of fun. The wrap was so happy to have a new friend. When the sun went down and it was time to head home, the girl gave the wrap a big hug and said goodbye. And they lived happily ever after, always exploring together and introducing each other to new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little mouse. The mouse was exploring their house, when they heard a strange noise from the kitchen. The mouse was very curious, so they went to investigate. + +When they got to the kitchen, the mouse saw a big cat was sitting there! The cat meowed and said, "You must surrender to me!" The mouse didn't know what that meant, but they shook with fear. + +The mouse replied, "No, I won't surrender! I'm just a little mouse and you are a big cat." The cat laughed and said, "That may be true, but I still want you to surrender. You must become my friend." + +The mouse was scared, but they agreed. They slowly approached the cat and became friends. From then on, the mouse and the cat lived together peacefully, creating lots of fun and furry adventures! +Once upon a time, there was a little ball called Henry. He loved to roll around and explore the world. + +One day, Henry rolled into a strange land where everyone spoke a different language. He couldn't understand a single word they were saying! He felt so lost and confused. + +Just then, a friendly voice called out "Wait! Don't go away!" Henry didn't understand the loud language, but he rolled closer. He saw a friendly face smiling at him. + +"I can speak your language," the friendly face said, "My name is Sola. Is there anything I can help you with?" + +Henry was so relieved and happy. He shared his story of trying to understand the fake language and how he was feeling so lost. + +Sola smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm here to help. I can teach you the fake language and then you can understand all the people here. Let's get started, shall we?" + +Henry was excited and the two began to have fun learning the new language, and soon, Henry was rolling around the strange land understanding everyone, thanks to Sola's help. +Once upon a time, in a deep, dark forest, there lived a deer. She was very happy. One day, she heard a noise and saw a little girl. The deer was scared, but the girl smiled at her. + +"Come here deer!" said the girl. +The deer walked slowly towards her. +The little girl carefully hugged the deer. It felt warm and nice. +"What's your name?" asked the girl. +"My name is Daisy," said the deer. + +Then, Daisy and the girl wandered through the forest together. As they walked, they ate delicious berries. +The girl laughed and Daisy jumped around joyfully. + +Finally, Daisy and the girl said goodbye. Daisy gave the little girl one last hug before running away. They both knew they would meet again someday. +Jackie and her mom went to the park. Jackie was shy and didn't want to play with the other kids. She said to her mom, "Mine not like them." Mom smiled and said, "It's ok, Jackie. You don't have to play with them if you don't want too. There are lots of things to do here. What do you want to do?" + +Jackie thought about it for a minute and said, "Mine want to play on the slide." Mom smiled and said, "That sounds fun! Let's go." + +So they went to the slide and started playing. Mom included Jackie in each game they played. Sometimes they went down the slide together. Sometimes they pretended the slide was a boat and pretended to sail away. + +Jackie started to relax and enjoy herself. When they were done playing, Jackie said, "Mine like the park. Mine come back tomorrow?" Mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea." So they made plans to come back to the park tomorrow. +One night, a humble comet dropped from the sky. Katie, a 3 year old, opened her window and exclaimed, "Wow! A comet!" + +"I'm gonna catch it", she said. + Katie quickly put on her shoes and ran outside. + +When Katie got outside, she was surprised to find that the comet was still there. She ran back inside to grab a bowl and came back out. Katie put the bowl right under the comet and said, "Hurry up and drop in!" + +The comet hesitated for a moment, but then it slowly dropped into the bowl. + +Katie cheered in excitement. "I did it!" she said. + +The comet glowed brightly from inside the bowl and Katie was so proud. She smiled and went back inside, so happy to have caught the special comet. +Once upon a time there was a naughty cat. The cat liked to cause trouble by knocking things over. One day, the cat tried to get into the kitchen and make a mess. + +The cat's owner, Jack, saw what was happening. He said sternly, "No! You must stay out of the kitchen. You can not go in there." + +The cat tried to sneak in again, but Jack was too quick. He jumped up and held the door shut to prevent the cat from getting in. + +The cat meowed and said, "Please let me in! I won't make a mess, I promise." + +Jack shook his head and said, "No, I can't let you in. I need to prevent you from making a mess. Now go and play outside." + +The cat sadly walked away. Jack knew he did the right thing to protect his kitchen and prevent the naughty cat from getting into trouble. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lily. She was a very energetic and lively girl who loved to shout and have fun. One day she was walking through the park when she spotted a very fancy teaspoon on the ground. She was so excited that she picked it up and shouted "Look what I found!" + +Just then a voice called out from behind her. It was an old man sitting on a bench nearby. He said kindly, “That is a beautiful teaspoon, Lily! What a fancy find†+ +Lily was so pleased that he approved of her find and she was sure to shout her thanks to the man before running off again. She kept the teaspoon safe and sound in her pocket and made many more fancy finds throughout the park that day. +Once upon a time, there was a bright little dog that lived in a house and his owner was very kind. One day, his owner told him "Today, you are going to deliver a special box!" + +The little dog was so excited. He couldn't wait to deliver the box. He said "Where am I going to take it?" + +His owner smiled and said "Follow the path in the park and you'll find the house there. Can you deliver the box for me?" + +The little dog barked and said "Yes! I will do it!" + +So off he went, running down the path. He saw the house and he knew he had made it. He waved his tail in the air with pride and ran up to the door. He gently knocked, and when the door opened, he smiled and handed over the box. + +"Thank you so much," said the owner of the house and he gave the little dog a big hug. + +The little dog was so happy. He knew that he had done a good job. He thanked his own owner and then ran home, feeling so proud of himself. +There was a family who was getting ready to have a holiday. They were very excited because it was going to be a lot of fun! + +Before they left, Mom started up the fire in the fireplace. She said, "Remember to never burn yourself on the fire." + +The family all piled in the car, and drove off to the holiday destination. When they got there, they saw all of the other families enjoying their holidays. Everyone was being very competitive - see who could play the games the quickest, and have the most fun. + +The family stayed at the holiday destination for a few days. On the final day, they were all very sad to be leaving. Dad said, "Let's remember to never burn too much time at the holidays - we want to come back again next year!" +Everyone smiled, nodded, and said yes! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was 3 years old and very happy. + +One day, Lucy and her mommy decided to go for a walk in the valley. When they arrived, Lucy saw lots of delicate flowers. She loved them so much she wanted to pick one. + +"No no Lucy," said mommy. "We mustn't pick the flowers. We can't take them away from the valley." + +Lucy understood and felt a bit sad. She bent down and gently touched a flower. + +"I'll miss this flower," said Lucy. + +Mommy smiled and hugged her daughter. + +"Yes," she said. "We'll always miss this valley and its delicate flowers." +Once upon a time there was a smart rabbit. Her name was Daisy. Daisy lived in a small house in the forest. She had a cauliflower garden that she always looked after. + +One day, a fox came to her house. The fox wanted to take the cauliflower for himself. Daisy was very scared. + +The fox said, "Give me the cauliflower or I won't leave!" + +Daisy was frightened, but she thought of a plan. She said to the fox, "If you give me a hug, I will give you the cauliflower". + +The fox was confused. He had never gotten a hug before. He thought it sounded like a good idea and he hugged Daisy. + +Daisy was so happy! She hugged the fox back and he was so surprised. Daisy said to the fox, "You can take the cauliflower, but you must protect it and make sure it grows!" + +The fox was very happy and he promised to protect the cauliflower. Daisy smiled and waved goodbye to the fox as he went off with the cauliflower in his mouth. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and liked to pretend. One day she was playing in the garden when she saw a mosquito. She was scared of it and felt upset. + +"Mommy," she shouted. "There is a mosquito!" + +Her mom came running over. "Don't worry," she said. "It won't hurt you. Just pretend it's not there." + +So Sarah pretended the mosquito wasn't there. She smiled and started to play again. Eventually the mosquito flew away and Sarah was happy. She had used her pretend power to keep the mosquito away. +Sara and her mommy were walking in the park. Sara was very excited when she saw the big volcano. She asked her mommy, "Can we go see it?". Mommy and Sara discussed going to the volcano and decided that it was a nice day for an adventure. + +When they reached the volcano they looked up and saw lots of smoke coming out of the top. Sara asked, "What's that smoke?", and her mommy said, "It's steam and gas coming out of the volcano". Sara smiled. Then mommy said, "Let's go look at the rocks". + +The rocks around the volcano were all very different, some were black, some were brown and some were even red. Sara pointed to the rocks and asked all sorts of questions. Mommy said, "These rocks are really cool!" + +Sara smiled and said, "Let's come back again and discuss the volcano!" Mommy said, "Sounds nice". +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl named Sophie. Sophie was only 3 and loved nothing more than exploring and having fun with her family. + +One day Sophie wanted to go to the park but her mum said "No, not today, we have to go shopping,", so Sophie sighed and said: "Okay". But then her mum had a better idea. "Let's get ice-cream, I have a surprise for you!" said her mum. + +Sophie was very excited, she was so happy she needed to delay the shopping! She begged her mum to go and get the ice cream before they did anything else. + +They both went to the fridge and her mum pulled out two scoops of her favourite flavour - strawberry! They enjoyed licking their ice-creams while they walked around the park, looking at all the cute animals, generally having a wonderful time. + +When they were finished they headed home again, and of course, this time they went shopping! +Once there was a little girl named Kayla. Everyday she played in her backyard, but one day something strange happened. The backyard seemed to be getting darker and darker. Suddenly there was a loud banging sound coming from the garage! Kayla was very scared. + +"Who is in the garage?" Kayla asked her mom. + +"Don't worry sweetheart, it's just your dad," replied her mom. + +Kayla's dad was very impatient, so he was banging on the garage door. Finally the door opened and Kayla saw her dad. He said he was looking for his tools and he was late for work. + +Once the garage door was open, Kayla wasn't scared any more. She followed her dad as he searched for his tools. Kayla was so happy that it was only her dad in the garage. She knew she would never be scared of the garage again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She was three years old and she loved roses. One day, Emma was walking in the garden when she found an impressive rose bush. She looked at it in wonder and hoped to pick one of those beautiful roses. + +Just then, Emma heard a voice. She turned around and saw an old lady. She smiled at Emma and asked "Do you want to pick one of these roses?". Emma nodded and the old lady bent down, carefully plucking one of the roses. + +"Here," said the old lady, handing the rose to Emma. "This rose is for you, my dear." Emma smiled and thanked the old lady. She went home with the rose and looked at it proudly. From then on, Emma always hoped to find more roses. +The little rabbit hopped through the meadow as the sun began to leave the sky. Every now and then, he'd stop to nibble a blade of grass or dig a hole in the ground. He loved his simple life out in the wild. + +One day, he found a fancy shining carrot in a patch of mushrooms. It was a brand new thing for him. He'd never seen anything so beautiful before. "What is this lovely thing?" he thought to himself. + +He soon heard a voice from above. It was the voice of a kind fairy. "That is a fancy carrot," she said. "I leave it here every so often for a treat." + +The little rabbit thanked the fairy and hopped away with the shining carrot in his mouth. As he dug a hole for himself for the night, he knew he had been given a very special gift. He thanked the fairy for her generosity and had the best night's sleep of his life. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy called Tom. Tom liked to test new things. One day, he decided to make a spear. He wanted to see if he could make something difficult with his hands. + +So Tom gathered some sticks, some string and some stones, and began to make a spear. He worked hard and soon he was ready. + +Tom proudly ran out to show his friends. “Look at my new spear!†he said, “I made it all by myself!†His friends were amazed. + +“Let's see if it works,†said one friend, handing Tom a toy dinosaur. Tom held the spear high and with great focus, thrust it forward. The spear pierced the dinosaur’s side. Everyone cheered. Tom had passed his test! +John wanted to watch TV, but his mom said he had to wait. He asked, "When can I watch?" His mom replied, "Wait just a bit. We're almost ready." + +John didn't know what to do. He felt the urge to watch TV now. But he knew he had to wait. He sat down and tried to be patient, but it was hard. + +He saw a brown bird in the tree outside. He watched it fly from branch to branch and urged it to hurry. He wanted to hurry too. + +John looked at his mom and asked, "Can I watch now?" She said, "Almost. We just need to clean up first." John sighed and waited a little bit longer. + +Finally his mom said, "OK, you can watch now." John was so excited. He ran to the living room, grabbed the remote and turned on the TV. He was so happy that he didn't have to wait any longer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved the springtime! The sun was warm, the flowers bloomed, and birds sang in the sky. + +One day she saw a tidy little mug sitting on the ground. She picked it up and held it tightly. She could feel something inside. To her great surprise, out sprang a butterfly! + +Sally cried out, "Come, little friend! We must find you a special place." She looked around and then saw a perfect spot in the garden. She and the butterfly flew to the spot and settled in a flowerbed. + +Sally then said, "Now you can live here. You'll be very happy in your new home." The butterfly flitted around, flying from flower to flower. It was so happy! + +Sally gave a warm smile, content to have helped it find a new home. She gathered up her tidy mug and headed back home. It was time for tea! +One day, Mama and Hunter went to the store. Mama said to Hunter, "Let's get some new socks." + +Hunter saw a drawer of long socks and said, "Mama, I like those!" Mama picked up each sock and looked at them. "I like this one!" said Hunter, and Mama put it in the basket. + +They went home and Mama said, "Hunter, let's put the socks away in your drawer." Hunter opened the drawer. He saw some old socks and he threw them away. Then, he put on the new socks. They were soft and long. + +Mama smiled. She said, "Those are perfect for you!" Hunter smiled too. +Daddy took his little girl to the park. She saw a swingset and ran to it with excitement. When she got close, she saw that it was broken. + +“Oh no,†she said, disappointed. + +“Don’t worry,†Daddy said. “We can take a look and try to make it working again.†+ +Daddy and his little girl looked closely at the broken swingset. They couldn’t find the problem. So, Daddy took his tools from the bag. He fixed one of the bolts and tightened it so it wouldn’t break again. + +“Thank you, Daddy,†she said, grinning. + +Daddy gave her a hug and said, “You’re welcome! Now let’s go and give it a try.†+ +The little girl took Daddy’s hand and jumped on the swing. She shrieked with joy as it took her higher and higher. Daddy smiled at the sight. He was so happy that he fixed it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Annie. She was very young and loved to explore. + +One sunny day, Annie went for a walk in the park. She walked and walked, looking at different plants. + +Then, she heard a funny sound. It was a song! It sounded slow and gentle. Annie stopped and listened. She discovered it was coming from a furry bird in a tree. + +Annie watched the bird sing and said, "It's so pretty!" + +The bird stopped singing and said, "Thank you, little one. Would you like to learn the song?" + +Annie smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +The bird sang the song to Annie and taught her the words. Annie remembered the song and sang it often. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was only three years old, but he was very brave. One day, his mommy and daddy took him to the market. Tim was so excited! + +He saw lots of fruits and vegetables and even some sausages! He wanted to get one right away, so his daddy gave him some money to buy it. But when Tim started walking to the counter, he got very nervous. + +He was about to ask the man for a sausage when he heard a loud voice. He was so scared that he froze. But his Daddy quickly stayed with him, and he felt safe again. + +The man at the counter asked Tim what he wanted to buy. Tim was a bit shy but he finally said, "One sausage please!" With that, the man gave Tim a big smile and gave him the sausage. + +Tim was so happy that he skipped all the way back to his Daddy. They laughed and held hands all the way home. Tim will always remain brave! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with colorful stickers and pictures. One day, Lily's mom brought her a big box of decorations to put up in her room. Lily was so excited! + +As she was putting up the decorations, she noticed a pretty loop of ribbon in the box. She asked her mom what it was for. "That's for you to hang up your favorite picture," her mom said. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I want to hang up a picture of my best friend, Sarah. She's so nice and thoughtful." Her mom smiled and helped her hang up the picture with the ribbon loop. + +Later that day, Sarah came over to play. When she saw the picture hanging on the wall, she said, "Lily, that's so sweet of you to decorate your room with a picture of us. You're such a thoughtful friend!" Lily beamed with happiness and felt proud of her decorating skills. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys all day long. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They were playing a game of tag, and Lily was "it". She ran after her friends, but she stumbled and fell. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Her friend, Timmy, came over and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" Lily shook her head and said, "It's difficult to stand up." Timmy said, "Don't worry, I'll support you." He helped her stand up and walked her to the bench. Lily felt better and thanked Timmy. + +The next day, Lily saw her friend, Timmy, sitting alone at lunch. She went over and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" Timmy said, "I'm feeling sad today." Lily said, "I'll support you, Timmy. Let's play together." They played games and laughed, and Timmy's spirit lifted. + +The moral of the story is that friends should support each other, even when things are difficult. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her closet. Lily didn't like cleaning, but she went to the closet anyway. + +As she was cleaning, she found a bow. She took the bow and put it on her head. "Look, Mommy! I found a bow!" she said. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noise coming from the closet. She was scared, but her mom told her it was probably just a harmless mouse. + +Lily finished cleaning the closet and went to bed. That night, she heard the noise again. This time, it was louder. She was scared, but she remembered what her mom said about the mouse being harmless. + +The next day, Lily's mom found a mouse in the closet. Lily was happy that she didn't harm the mouse and learned that it's important to be kind to all creatures, even the ones that scare us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a chubby cat named Mittens. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy and saw a bag that she really wanted. But her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Lily was sad, but then her mommy told her to imagine all the fun things they could do instead of buying the bag. They could have a picnic in the park or play dress up at home. Lily realized that there were many things they could do without spending money. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's better to imagine fun things to do than to buy things we don't really need. And even though she didn't get the bag she wanted, she was still happy because she had her mommy and her chubby cat Mittens to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max was so adorable that everyone loved him. One day, Max's owner took him for a walk in the park. Max saw a ball and ran after it. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice he was getting too far from his owner. + +Suddenly, Max heard a loud noise. It was an emergency! Max's owner was calling for him. "Max, come here!" she said. Max heard her and started to crawl back to her. When he got there, his owner gave him a big hug and said, "I was so worried about you, Max. You are my best friend." Max licked her face and they walked back home together. +Once upon a time, there was a big and fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to sleep all day long. One day, Whiskers saw a statue in the park. + +Whiskers: "What is that?" + +Bird: "That's a statue, Whiskers. It's not real, it's made of stone." + +Whiskers: "Oh, I see. Can statues sleep?" + +Bird: "No, statues can't sleep. They don't move or breathe." + +Whiskers: "I wish I could sleep like a statue. Then I wouldn't have to move or breathe either." + +Bird: "But then you wouldn't be able to catch mice or play with me!" + +Whiskers: "That's true. I guess I'll just stick to sleeping like a cat." + +And with that, Whiskers went back to sleep, dreaming of catching mice and playing with his bird friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to crawl around the house and explore. One day, she crawled into the bathroom and saw her mommy brushing her teeth. + +"Hi mommy!" Lily said. + +"Hello, sweetie!" her mommy replied. "What are you up to?" + +"I'm crawling around and having fun!" Lily said. + +"You're so strong for crawling so much," her mommy said. "Do you want to help me brush my teeth?" + +Lily nodded and crawled up onto the counter. She took the toothbrush from her mommy's hand and helped brush her teeth. Lily felt very proud of herself for being such a helpful and strong little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Curious. Curious loved to explore the beach and all its nooks and crannies. One day, while wandering around, Curious noticed a big, shiny bucket sitting near the water. + +Curious was very curious about the bucket and decided to investigate. As he crawled closer, he suddenly heard a loud noise and felt a big hand scoop him up and put him in the bucket! + +Curious was scared and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered something his crab friends had told him - if you ever get trapped, try to escape by climbing up the sides of the container. So, Curious started to climb and climb and climb until he finally made it to the top and was able to escape back onto the beach. + +From then on, Curious was even more careful on his adventures and always kept an eye out for any dangers that might be lurking around. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat carrots and play with his friends. One day, Fluffy was eating a carrot when he felt a pain in his tooth. His tooth was hurting a lot and he didn't know what to do. + +He went to his friends and they told him to go see the wise old owl. The wise old owl told Fluffy that he needed to eat soft foods and take care of his tooth. Fluffy listened to the wise old owl and started eating soft foods. + +But one day, Fluffy saw a big, scary wolf staring at him. Fluffy was so scared that he ran away and forgot to take care of his tooth. His tooth started to hurt again and he didn't know what to do. + +Unfortunately, Fluffy's tooth became infected and he became very sick. Even the wise old owl couldn't help him. Fluffy was very sad and his friends were sad too. They all missed Fluffy very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play hide and seek in the park. Lily found a good hiding spot behind a big tree. Suddenly, she heard her friends mention a scary ghost that was in the park. + +Lily didn't believe in ghosts, so she kept hiding. But then, she saw something moving in the shadows. It was a ghost! The ghost was very flexible and could move in strange ways. Lily was so scared that she ran away as fast as she could. + +When Lily got home, she told her mom about the ghost. But her mom didn't believe her. Lily felt very scared and alone. That night, the ghost came to Lily's house and scared her even more. The bad ending is that Lily was never able to play in the park again because she was too scared of the ghost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, Lily saw a big black dog that scared her. She wanted to run away, but her friends encouraged her to stay and play. + +Lily tried to be brave, but she still felt afraid of the dog. Her friends saw that she was scared and decided to help her. They took her to a quiet harbor where they could play without the dog. + +At the harbor, Lily felt safe and happy. She played with her friends and forgot all about the scary dog. Her friends encouraged her to be brave and not to be afraid of things that looked scary. + +From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid of the big black dog anymore. She learned that sometimes it's okay to be scared, but it's important to stay brave and have friends who encourage you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she spilled some juice on the floor and her mommy gave her a mop to clean it up. Lily didn't want to clean it up, but her mommy demanded that she do it. + +Lily started to cry and said, "I don't want to clean it up, I'm poor at cleaning." But her mommy told her that everyone has to clean up their own messes, even if they're not good at it. So Lily tried her best and cleaned up the juice. + +Afterwards, Lily felt proud of herself for doing something she didn't want to do. Her mommy hugged her and told her that sometimes we have to do things we don't like, but it makes us stronger and better. And that was the moral of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Timmy. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they were playing on the monkey bars. Lily tried to do a trick, but she fell and it hurt. She felt embarrassed because other kids were watching. Timmy hugged her and said, "It's okay, you're safe with me." Lily felt better and they continued to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky and look at all the pretty things below. One day, the bird saw a big, scary cat. The bird was frightened and flew away quickly. + +As the bird flew away, it saw a group of birds playing together. The little bird wanted to join in, but was too scared to fly down to them. Then, the bird remembered how scared it felt when it saw the cat. + +The little bird realized that it shouldn't be scared to make new friends. So, it flew down to the other birds and joined in their game. From that day on, the little bird was never frightened to make new friends and play with others. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there lived a leopard. The leopard was very scary. One day, a little monkey was walking in the jungle. Suddenly, the scary leopard appeared and tried to bite the monkey. The monkey was very scared. But then, a friendly elephant came and chased the scary leopard away. The monkey was happy and thanked the friendly elephant. From that day on, the monkey always stayed close to the friendly elephant and never went near the scary leopard again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys like his cars and blocks. One day, Timmy wanted to create something new. He went outside and picked some flowers and put them in a vase. Timmy was happy because he created something beautiful. + +Timmy's mom needed to go to the store, but she didn't have any money. Timmy wanted to help, so he took his piggy bank and gave his mom some coins. His mom was grateful and proud of Timmy for being so kind. + +Later that day, Timmy saw a dangerous bug in his backyard. He knew not to touch it because it could hurt him. Timmy called his mom to come and help him get rid of the dangerous bug. His mom came and they safely removed the bug from the yard. Timmy learned that some things can be dangerous and it's important to ask for help when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and put them in his bag. One day, Tim's mom asked him to shut the bag before they went on a walk. Tim tried to shut the bag, but it was too full. He had to take some toys out before he could shut it. Tim was sad because he didn't want to leave any of his toys behind. But his mom said they could bring the toys on their walk and play with them outside. Tim was happy again and they went on their walk with the bag full of toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the garden, but she was scared of spiders. One day, she saw a big, black spider in her playhouse. She felt miserable and didn't want to go inside anymore. + +Lily's mom noticed that something was wrong and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the spider in her playhouse. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I will help you get rid of it." They went to the playhouse together, and Lily's mom carefully caught the spider and put it outside. + +Lily felt happy again and thanked her mom. She said, "I hope the spider finds a new home outside." From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of spiders anymore and enjoyed playing in her playhouse again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to be a big boy and do things by himself. He tried to put on his shoes, but it was hard. His mommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You will have success if you keep trying." + +Timmy tried again and again. Finally, he did it! His shoes were on his feet and he felt so happy. "I did it!" Timmy said. His mommy hugged him and said, "You did it! You are so smart!" + +Timmy smiled and felt so smooth inside. He was proud of himself and his mommy was proud of him too. From that day on, Timmy knew that if he tried hard, he could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy pillow with flowers on it. One day, Lily wanted to go to her friend's house for a sleepover. She asked her mom if she could carry her fancy pillow with her. + +"Of course, Lily!" said her mom. "But you have to be careful not to get it dirty." + +"I will be careful, Mommy," said Lily. + +Lily walked to her friend's house carrying her fancy pillow. When she got there, her friend said, "Wow, your pillow is so pretty! Can I see it?" + +"Sure," said Lily, as she handed the pillow to her friend. + +Her friend hugged the pillow and said, "This pillow is so soft and cozy! Can I sleep with it tonight?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, but you have to be careful not to get it dirty." + +Her friend promised to take good care of the fancy pillow and they both fell asleep with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, she was playing with her toys when she accidentally dropped her favorite doll. Lily's thumb started to hurt when she picked up the doll. She cried and said, "My thumb hurts!" + +Lily's mom heard her and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" Lily showed her mom her thumb and told her how she dropped her doll. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's put a band-aid on your thumb to make it feel better." + +Lily felt better and hugged her mom. She realized that her mom was right, accidents happen sometimes. She promised to be more careful with her toys from now on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue wanted to soar high in the sky, but he was too scared. He asked his friend, a bunny named Brown, to help him. "I'm too fearful to fly high," said Blue. "Don't worry," said Brown. "I have an idea!" + +Brown grabbed a basket and asked Blue to hop in. "Hold on tight," said Brown. "I'll help you soar!" Brown hopped and hopped until he was high in the air. Blue was scared at first, but then he saw the beautiful view. "Wow!" said Blue. "I'm soaring!" + +Brown and Blue flew all around the sky, looking at the trees and the flowers. "This is amazing!" said Blue. "Thank you for helping me." "No problem," said Brown. "I'm glad you're not fearful anymore." From that day on, Blue wasn't scared to soar high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a tutor who helped him learn new things. The tutor was very kind and thoughtful. + +One day, Timmy wanted to play with his favorite toy car. He turned it on and it started to move. Timmy was so happy and excited. + +But then, something bad happened. The toy car turned too fast and crashed into Timmy's foot. Timmy cried and cried. His tutor tried to help him feel better, but Timmy's foot hurt too much. + +Timmy had to go to the hospital and get a cast on his foot. He couldn't play with his toy car for a long time. Timmy learned a lesson to be careful when he turns on his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the kitchen with her mom. The kitchen had a big table, a stove, and a fridge. Lily loved to help her mom cook yummy food. + +One day, Lily's mom got a new cookbook. It had lots of recipes with pictures. Lily loved looking at the pictures and helping her mom make the food. But one day, they couldn't find the cookbook. Lily's mom asked her if she remembered where they put it. + +Lily thought hard and then she remembered. She saw the cookbook on the hairy rug in the living room. She went to the living room and there it was! Her mom was so happy and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily always remembered to put things back where they belong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go outside and play while she cleaned the house. + +Lily went outside and played with her ball. But then she saw a butterfly and followed it into the woods. When she came back, the door was locked tight and she couldn't get in. + +Lily went to the fireplace and sat down. Mittens came to her and said, "Meow, what's wrong?" Lily said, "The door is locked and I can't get in." Mittens said, "Don't worry, I'll go get help." Mittens ran to the neighbor's house and meowed until they came and unlocked the door for Lily. From then on, Lily made sure to always check if the door was locked before she went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a big red mailbox on the street. It was amazing because it could hold lots of letters and cards. One day, a little bird flew into the mailbox and got stuck. The bird couldn't remove itself from the mailbox because it was too small. + +A little girl saw the bird and wanted to help. She asked her mommy to come with her to the mailbox. Her mommy gently removed the bird from the mailbox and it flew away happily. The little girl felt happy too, knowing that she helped the bird. From that day on, the little girl always checked the mailbox to make sure no birds were stuck inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big jug of juice that she loved to drink from. One day, Lily's little brother accidentally knocked over the jug and it broke. + +Lily's brother said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your jug." + +Lily was sad and said, "It's okay, but now I can't drink my juice anymore." + +Lily's mommy tried to fix the jug, but it was too broken. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. She wished she had another jug to drink from. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the grass. One day, he saw a fast tiger in the bushes. Timmy was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He gathered some sticks and made a big fire. The tiger saw the fire and ran away. Timmy was happy he was safe and went home to tell his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars at night. He would always gaze up at the sky and wonder about the twinkling lights. + +One night, Timmy's mom told him to go to bed early. But Timmy was too excited to sleep. He wanted to stay up and gaze at the stars. So, he snuck out of bed and went outside. + +Timmy's mom saw him and called out to him. But Timmy didn't listen. He kept gazing at the stars. Suddenly, he saw a shooting star! He made a wish and closed his eyes tight. When he opened them, he saw his mom standing there with a wide smile on her face. She was happy that Timmy was being obedient and listening to her. From that night on, Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to obey his parents. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to count his honey pots. One day, he counted his honey pots and found he had none left. He wondered where they went. + +Teddy asked his friend, a wise owl, "Do you know where my honey pots went?" + +The owl replied, "Did you count them before you went to bed?" + +Teddy felt foolish and said, "No, I forgot to count them." + +The owl said, "Always count your honey pots before bed, Teddy. Then you won't wonder where they went." + +Teddy learned his lesson and counted his honey pots every night before bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim and play with his fish friends. One day, Nemo got stuck in a net. He was very troubled because he couldn't swim out. + +Luckily, a kind fisherman saw Nemo and rescued him from the net. The fisherman gently dried Nemo off with a towel. Nemo was happy to be free and dry again. + +From that day on, Nemo was more careful when swimming near nets. He remembered how troubled he felt when he was stuck and didn't want to get caught again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her family. One day, Lily and her dad went for a walk. They saw a horse and a cow grazing in the field. Lily gazed at them and said, "Look, Daddy! The horse and cow are eating grass!" + +As they continued walking, they saw a farmer working in his tidy garden. The farmer waved at them and said, "Hello, little girl! How are you today?" Lily replied, "I'm good, thank you. Your garden looks very tidy!" + +The farmer smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I work hard to keep it neat and clean." Then, Lily and her dad continued their walk, feeling happy and enjoying the beautiful farm scenery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music with her ears. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to meet someone famous at the park. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to find out who it was. + +As they walked to the park, Lily saw a big stage being set up. She wondered who could be performing there. When they arrived, Lily saw a man with a guitar. He started to sing and play his guitar. Lily's mom told her that he was the famous musician they came to see. + +Lily was so happy that she got to meet the famous musician and hear his music with her ears. She danced and sang along with him. From that day on, Lily always remembered the time she met the famous musician and listened to his music with her ears. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved pears. One day, she went to the market with her mom to buy some pears. She picked out a big, juicy pear and ate it all up. + +After eating the pear, Lily felt very happy and normal. She said to her mom, "Mommy, I feel so good after eating the pear. It helped me settle down." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. Pears are very good for you. Let's buy some more for you to eat later." Lily was very excited and thanked her mom. They bought a bag of pears and went home happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she accidentally bumped her head on the table. It hurt a lot! She cried and cried until her mommy came to wipe away her tears. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk outside. Lily saw a bird flying in the sky and it was a beautiful sight. She pointed at the bird and said, "Look mommy, birdie!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's a birdie. Isn't it a pretty sight?" + +As they continued walking, Lily accidentally tripped and scraped her knee. It hurt really bad and she started crying again. Her mommy quickly took out a tissue to wipe away the blood and tears. "Don't worry, it will feel better soon," her mommy said. + +After a while, they arrived back home and Lily's knee was feeling much better. She smiled and said, "Thank you mommy for wiping my knee and making it not hurt anymore." Her mommy hugged her and said, "You're welcome, my sweet Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a ranch with her mom and dad. One day, Lily went outside to play and found a pale flower. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pretty flower!" Lily said. + +"That's lovely, Lily. Be careful not to pick it, though. It might rot," her mom replied. + +Lily decided to leave the flower where it was and went to play with her toys. Later that day, Lily's dad came home and asked her how her day was. + +"I found a pretty flower, but Mommy said not to pick it because it might rot," Lily explained. + +"That's very smart of Mommy. We don't want the flower to rot, do we?" her dad said. + +Lily shook her head and smiled. She was happy to have such smart parents who knew how to take care of things. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn on a farm. The animals who lived there were restless because they wanted to go outside and play. But then, it started to rain and they had to stay inside. The rain made a loud noise on the roof of the barn. The cows, pigs, and horses were sad because they couldn't go outside to run and jump. They decided to take a nap instead to pass the time. When the rain stopped, they woke up and went outside to play in the fresh air. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved collecting stamps. He had a big book full of them. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. But the butterfly flew away and Timmy got lost. + +Timmy started to cry. A kind lady saw him and asked what was wrong. Timmy told her he was lost and couldn't find his way home. The lady said she would help him and took him to the police station. The police officer called Timmy's parents and they came to pick him up. Timmy was so happy to be saved and gave the kind lady a stamp as a thank you. She smiled and said it was a fierce stamp. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, she was playing and she stubbed her toe on a rock. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Her mom came outside and asked what was wrong. Lily showed her mom her toe and her mom saw it was red and swollen. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I will deliver you some ice to put on your toe. It will make it feel better." Lily was grateful for her mom's help and stopped crying. + +After a little while, Lily's toe started to feel better. She went back to playing outside and was happy again. She said to her mom, "Thank you for delivering the ice. I'm grateful." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm always here to help you when you need it." And Lily smiled back and continued to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make fun shapes with it. One day, her bossy big sister came in and said, "Lily, I want to play with the dough now. Give it to me!" Lily didn't want to share, but her sister kept asking and asking. + +Finally, Lily gave in and let her sister play with the dough. As she watched her sister make a big, beautiful butterfly out of the dough, Lily couldn't help but admire her sister's talent. "Wow, that's amazing!" she said. + +Her sister smiled and said, "Thanks, Lily! You're pretty amazing too. You're always so creative with the dough." From that day on, Lily and her sister played with the dough together and admired each other's creations. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her Mommy went to the airport to pick up Daddy. Lily saw lots of planes in the sky and said, "Mommy, look at all the planes up high!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, Lily. We are at the airport where planes come and go. Daddy is on a unique plane that is very special." + +Lily asked, "Why is Daddy's plane so special?" + +Mommy replied, "Because Daddy is going to study new things in a faraway place. He will learn lots of new things and bring them back to us." + +Lily said, "I want to study new things too!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You will, Lily. You will learn new things every day." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she saw a big, bad wolf. The wolf looked at her and said, "Hello little girl, what are you doing here?" + +Lily said, "I'm playing in the forest. What are you doing here?" + +The wolf said, "I'm looking for something to eat. Maybe I'll poke around and see what I can find." + +Lily was scared of the wolf, so she ran back home as fast as she could. She told her mom about the bad wolf in the forest. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I'll call the forest ranger to come and take care of the wolf." And so, Lily never saw the bad wolf again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a magic wand in the woods. She was so excited and started to wave it around. Suddenly, a terrible thing happened. The wand broke in half. + +Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. She started to cry and hope that someone would come and fix the wand. But no one came. So, she decided to try and fix it herself. She gathered some sticks and glue and tried to put the wand back together. + +After a lot of hard work, the wand was fixed! Lily was so happy and felt proud of herself for not giving up. She learned that even when things seem terrible, you should never give up hope and always try your best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a lady sitting on a bench. The lady looked very sad and Lily felt bad for her. + +"Hello, why are you so miserable?" asked Lily. + +The lady looked up and smiled at Lily. "Oh, I'm just feeling a little down today," she said. + +Lily sat down next to the lady and said, "Imagine we are on a magical adventure together! We can go anywhere we want and do anything we want!" + +The lady's face brightened up and she said, "That sounds like so much fun! Where should we go first?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the beach and build sandcastles!" + +So, the two of them went on a magical adventure together and had a wonderful time. The lady was no longer miserable and Lily was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a man who lived near a creek. He was very bald and loved to read books. Every day, he would sit by the creek and read his books while listening to the sound of the water. + +One day, a little girl came by the creek and saw the bald man reading. She asked him what he was reading and he showed her the book. It was a book about animals in the forest. The little girl was so interested in the book that the man let her borrow it. + +The little girl went home and read the book all by herself. She learned about bears, rabbits, and birds. She loved the book so much that she went back to the creek every day to read more books with the bald man. They became good friends and would read books together by the creek. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because that was the day her family went to the park. One Sunday, Lily found a broken toy on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, can we fix this toy?" Lily asked. + +"I don't think so, sweetie. It's too broken," her mom replied. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to play with the toy. Then, a boy came up to Lily. + +"I can fix that toy for you," the boy said. + +Lily trusted the boy and gave him the broken toy. But the boy ran away with the toy and Lily never saw it again. She was very upset and her mom hugged her and told her it was okay to be sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat spaghetti. One day, her mom made her a big bowl of spaghetti for dinner. Lily was very happy and ate it all up. + +After dinner, Lily's mom told her they were going to play a game. Lily was excited and asked what game they were going to play. Her mom said it was a surprise. + +Lily's mom took out a big ball and told Lily to roll it towards her. Lily rolled the ball and it hit the table. Her mom laughed and said, "You're getting good at rolling things. Maybe one day you'll be famous for it!" + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, but she was happy to keep playing. They played for a while, rolling the ball back and forth. Then, her mom said it was time for bed. As Lily got ready for bed, she thought about what her mom said. She wondered if she could really become famous for rolling things. +Once upon a time, there was a driver driving her car. She was scared because she saw a big truck coming towards her. The driver tried to go to the side of the road, but the truck was too close. The driver was very fearful and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a friendly man appeared and started to wave his arms. He was trying to tell the driver to stop the car. The driver listened to the man and stopped the car. The man went to the truck driver and talked to him. The truck driver was sorry and promised to be more careful next time. + +The driver was very grateful to the man who helped her. She thanked him and they both waved goodbye. The driver continued on her way, feeling safe and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Coco. Coco was very intelligent, which means he was really smart. One day, Coco found a shiny stone on the ground. He thought it was very pretty, so he picked it up and held it in his hand. + +Coco decided to hang the stone from a tree branch so he could see it better. He climbed up the tree and carefully hung the stone from a twig. As he sat there admiring the stone, he noticed that other animals were looking at it too. + +Coco realized that the stone was very special and he wanted to keep it safe. So, he took the stone down from the tree and carried it with him everywhere he went. From that day on, Coco was known as the clever monkey who found the shiny stone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy decided to go on an adventure. They marched through the forest, looking for fun things to do. + +As they walked, Lily noticed that Teddy looked a bit sad. She asked him what was wrong, and he said that he was feeling uncomfortable. His stuffing had shifted and he didn't feel very cozy anymore. Lily knew just what to do. She stopped and took off Teddy's top, fluffed up his stuffing, and put the top back on. Teddy felt much better and they continued on their adventure, happy and comfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the forest near her house. One day, she saw a dove sitting on a branch. The dove was so gentle and didn't fly away when Lily reached out her hand to touch it. + +Lily said, "Hello little bird, what are you doing here?" The dove didn't answer, but Lily was happy to have a new friend. She went back to her house to get some birdseed to give to the dove. + +As Lily walked back to the forest, she saw a big, scary dog. The dog barked and ran towards her. Lily was scared, but she remembered the dove and how gentle it was. She reached out her hand and the dove flew down to her. The dog saw the dove and ran away, scared of the little bird. + +Lily smiled and gave the dove some birdseed. She knew that her new friend had helped her when she needed it most. From that day on, Lily visited the dove every day and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods behind her house. One day, she found a small, shiny box hidden under a tree. She picked it up and saw that it was gifted with a pretty bow on top. + +Excitedly, she ran back to her house to show her mom the gift. Her mom told her to wait until her birthday to open it. Lily couldn't wait that long, so she kept the box in her sock drawer, waiting for the perfect moment to open it. + +Days passed, and Lily couldn't stop thinking about the gift. One night, she snuck into her room and opened the box. Inside, she found a soft, fluffy pair of socks. She put them on and rubbed her feet together, feeling warm and cozy. + +From that day on, Lily wore her gifted socks everywhere she went. She even wore them on her birthday, and her mom was surprised to see that she had already opened the gift. Lily just smiled and said, "I couldn't wait, but it was worth it." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain fell down fast. Lily was scared and ran inside her house. + +But when she got inside, she saw that her favorite toy was torn apart. She felt confused and sad. Her mom came and hugged her, and they waited for the storm to pass. + +After the storm was over, Lily's mom helped her fix the toy. They used glue and tape to put it back together. Lily was happy again and played with her toy all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky. It would flap its wings and soar through the clouds. It was a regular thing for the bird to do. + +One day, the bird saw a cat on the ground. The cat looked up and saw the bird flying. The cat wanted to catch the bird. It started to chase after the bird, but the bird flew higher and higher. + +The cat was getting tired, but it didn't give up. It kept chasing the bird until it saw a tree. The cat climbed up the tree and waited for the bird to come by. When the bird flew by, the cat shouted and jumped out of the tree. But the bird was too fast and flew away. The cat was sad, but it learned that it couldn't catch the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to go to the park with his mommy. They would play on the swings and slide down the slide. + +One day, Timmy saw a flag waving in the wind. It was red, white, and blue. He asked his mommy what it was for. She said it was the flag of their country and it was helpful because it showed everyone they were proud to be American. + +Timmy and his mommy had a fun day at the park. They played with other kids and had a picnic. Timmy was happy to be outside in the fresh air and sunshine. He loved going to the park with his mommy because it was always a fun and helpful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a rose. It was so pretty and smelled so good. + +Lily's mom came outside and said, "Lily, we need to cover the rose. It's going to rain soon." Lily didn't want the rose to get wet, so she helped her mom cover it with a big leaf. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work. He was very proud of Lily for taking care of the rose. "You did a great job covering the rose, Lily. You're such a good helper," he said. + +The next day, Lily went outside to check on the rose. When she lifted the leaf, she saw that the rose was still dry and beautiful. She felt happy that she had helped take care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike in the park. One day, she saw a graceful figure in the sky. It was a beautiful butterfly! + +Lily ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I want to catch the butterfly and keep it as my pet." Her mommy replied, "Butterflies are very delicate, Lily. You need to be gentle." + +Lily went back to her bike and rode around the park. She saw the butterfly again and slowly approached it. She reached out her hand and caught the butterfly. She was so happy! But then she remembered what her mommy said about being gentle. She let the butterfly go and watched it fly away. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be gentle with nature. She knew that being graceful and kind was the best way to make friends with the creatures of the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because it was his birthday and he was going to have a big party with all of his friends. His mom gave him a big present and he was very happy. + +During the party, Timmy became very restless and wanted to leave. He didn't want to play with his friends anymore and just wanted to go home. His mom tried to make him stay, but he was very stubborn. + +Finally, Timmy's mom let him leave the party early. However, on the way home, Timmy got lost and couldn't find his way back. He was very scared and started to cry. Unfortunately, no one was able to find him and he was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a village. It was very cold and icy there. Everyone wore warm clothes and hats to keep themselves cozy. One day, a bad man came to the village. He wanted to steal something. He saw a shiny apple on a table and took it. The villagers saw him and shouted, "Stop! Stop!" The bad man ran away and the villagers chased him. They caught him and took the apple back. The bad man said, "I'm sorry. I won't steal again." The villagers forgave him and he went away. The village was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big hotel with lots of rooms. The hotel had many people who worked there. They were called "staff". The staff were very nice and always helped the guests. + +One day, a naughty little boy came to the hotel with his family. He ran around and made a lot of noise. He disturbed the other guests who were trying to rest. The staff tried to tell the little boy to be quiet, but he didn't listen. + +The next day, the little boy's family checked out of the hotel. The staff were happy to see them go because they were tired of the little boy's naughty behavior. From then on, the hotel was peaceful and quiet again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they heard a loud noise. It was an ambulance! + +Lily's friend asked, "What's that noisy sound?" + +Lily replied, "It's an ambulance! It helps people who are sick or hurt." + +Suddenly, they saw the ambulance stop in front of their neighbor's house. They saw the paramedics tie a bandage around the neighbor's arm. + +Lily said, "I hope our neighbor feels better soon." + +Her friend replied, "Me too! Let's go play some more." + +And so, they continued playing, grateful for the ambulance and the people who help others. +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 train station with her mom. + +Lily saw a big train and asked her mom, "What is the name of that train?" Her mom replied, "That train is called the Flexible Express." + +Lily thought that was a funny name for a train. She asked her mom if they could ride on the Flexible Express. Her mom said yes and they got on the train. + +On the train, Lily met a new friend named Timmy. They played together and had lots of fun. When they got off the train, Lily said goodbye to Timmy and told him to come play with her again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a playful cat named Whiskers. One day, Lily and Whiskers were playing with cards. Whiskers pawed at the cards, trying to catch them. + +Lily said, "Whiskers, let's name the cards! This one is a heart, and this one is a spade." + +Whiskers meowed in agreement and continued to play with the cards. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. It was Lily's friend, Sarah. + +Sarah asked, "What are you doing?" + +Lily replied, "Playing with cards and naming them with Whiskers!" + +Sarah laughed and said, "That sounds like so much fun!" + +And from then on, Lily, Whiskers, and Sarah played with cards together, naming each one and having a playful time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who wanted to go home. She was very impatient because she missed her mommy and daddy. She walked and walked, but she couldn't find her way. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was people applauding! She followed the sound and found a big theater. She peeked inside and saw a show with singing and dancing. + +Lily was so happy she forgot about being impatient. She watched the whole show and clapped her hands with everyone else. When it was over, she finally found her way home. She told her mommy and daddy all about the show and how she learned to applaud. They were so proud of her! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with puzzles. One day, she got a new puzzle that had a picture of a sweet puppy on it. Lily admired the cute puppy and wanted to finish the puzzle so she could see it all the time. + +Lily worked on the puzzle all day long, but it was very hard. She had to use her brain to put all the pieces together. She felt proud when she finally finished it. The puppy looked so sweet! + +Lily decided to show her puzzle to her mommy. Her mommy admired her hard work and gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy and proud of herself. She knew that she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play games. She had a special game called chess that she really liked to play. It was a game with lots of pieces and rules, but Lily was very smart and organized, so she always won. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. He saw the chess game and wanted to play too. Lily was happy to share her game, but she knew that Timmy didn't know how to play chess. So, she decided to teach him. + +Lily showed Timmy how to move the pieces and explained the rules. At first, Timmy was confused, but Lily was patient and helped him understand. Soon, they were playing a real game of chess together. Lily was happy that she could share her favorite game with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big man who had a big spade. He went to the garden to dig a big hole. He worked hard and the hole became very large. + +Suddenly, he saw a small bird who was hurt. The bird was sad and couldn't fly. The man felt bad for the bird and wanted to help. He picked up the bird and took it home. + +When he got home, he saw his dog who wanted to play. The dog was very excited and started to jump around. The man and the dog started to play, but they accidentally knocked over the spade. The man and the dog started to fight over the spade, but then they realized it was silly and stopped. + +The man then took the spade and used it to make a small hole for the bird to rest in. The bird was happy and felt safe. The man and the dog were happy too, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was a happy bird who loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Blue saw a big lake with crystal clear water. Blue wanted to take a dip in the water, so Blue flew down to the lake. But Blue was a careless bird and didn't notice a big rock in the water. Blue hit the rock and hurt a wing. + +Blue felt sad and couldn't fly anymore. Blue sat by the lake and watched other birds soar in the sky. Blue felt left out and wished to fly again. One day, a kind bird named Red saw Blue sitting by the lake. Red asked Blue what was wrong. Blue told Red about the hurt wing and how sad it felt to not be able to soar in the sky. + +Red felt sorry for Blue and had an idea. Red took Blue to a kind owl who knew how to heal birds. The owl took care of Blue's wing and soon Blue was able to fly again! Blue was so happy and grateful to Red and the owl. Blue promised to be more careful from now on and to never forget how important it is to ask for help when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a gentle dog named Spot. Timmy loved Spot very much. One day, Timmy and Spot went for a walk in the park. Timmy noticed a flower and wondered what it smelled like. He bent down to smell the flower and accidentally stepped on Spot's nose. Spot yelped in pain and ran away. + +Timmy started to cry and called out for Spot. A kind lady heard Timmy crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy explained what happened and the lady promised to help him find Spot. They searched for hours but couldn't find Spot anywhere. + +Timmy went home feeling sad and alone. He missed Spot very much. The next day, the lady came to Timmy's house with Spot. She had found him wandering in the park. Timmy was overjoyed to see Spot again. He hugged him tightly and promised to never hurt his nose again. + +However, a few days later, Timmy forgot his promise and accidentally hurt Spot's nose again. This time, Spot ran away and never came back. Timmy was heartbroken and learned a valuable lesson about being gentle with his beloved pet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and cut paper with her new scissors. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big piece of paper to draw on. Lily was so excited and started to draw a beautiful picture of a flower. + +Suddenly, Lily's scissors broke! She was so sad and didn't know what to do. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my scissors are broken. What can I do?" + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can go to the store and get new scissors. Everything will be okay in the end." So, they went to the store and bought new scissors. Lily was so happy and went back home to finish her beautiful flower picture. She knew that with her new scissors, she could cut the paper perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted to fly to the east. The bird flew and flew until it got very thirsty. It saw a cup of water and tried to drink it, but the cup was too big. The bird decided to pour the water on the ground so it could drink it. + +Suddenly, an ugly cat came and scared the bird. The bird tried to fly away, but the cat chased it. The bird flew and flew until it got very tired. It tried to rest on a tree, but the cat climbed up and caught the bird. The bird was very sad because it couldn't fly to the east and had to stay with the ugly cat forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her porch. One day, her mom asked her to prepare for bed, but Lily didn't want to go inside. She was having too much fun. + +As the sun started to set, Lily noticed that it was getting dark and scary outside. She heard strange noises and saw shadows moving. Suddenly, she felt scared and wanted to go inside. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Sometimes things can seem scary, but it's important to listen to your feelings and know when it's time to come inside and prepare for bed. Safety is more important than having fun." + +Lily learned that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but she should always trust her instincts and listen to her mom when it's time to go inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red jacket with a zip. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun that she forgot to close her jacket. + +Suddenly, the wind blew and her jacket flew open! Lily's friends saw her tummy and laughed. Lily felt embarrassed and sad. She knew she was being a little naughty for not closing her jacket. + +Lily's mom came to pick her up and saw what happened. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, we all make mistakes. Let's close your jacket now and go home for some cookies." Lily smiled and felt better. From that day on, she always remembered to close her jacket. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. It was very cold outside and the ground was icy. Lily slipped and fell down. She was very sad because she wanted to build a snowman but she couldn't stand up. + +Lily's mommy saw her and came outside to help her. She searched for something to help Lily stand up. She found a big stick and gave it to Lily. Lily used the stick to stand up and she was very happy. But then, they realized that they needed to solve the problem of the icy ground. + +Lily's mommy had an idea. She went inside and got some salt. They put the salt on the ground and it melted the ice. Now Lily could play in the snow and build a snowman. She was very happy and thanked her mommy for solving the problem. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures. One day, she found a picture on the ground. It was unknown to her, but she picked it up anyway. + +Lily decided to bring the picture to her mommy. Her mommy welcomed her with a big hug and asked about the picture. Lily showed her the unknown picture and they both looked at it together. + +Lily's mommy told her that the picture was very pretty and they decided to hang it up on the wall. Now, every time Lily sees the picture, she feels happy and proud that she found it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a wild butterfly and she wanted to catch it. She ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw her running and said, "Lily, pause and be careful. The butterfly is too fast." + +Lily stopped and looked at Timmy. "But I want to catch it," she said. + +Timmy replied, "It's not a good idea. Let's play fashion show instead." + +Lily agreed and they started to play dress up. They had so much fun trying on different clothes and pretending to be models. + +But then, it started to rain. Lily and Timmy ran to find shelter, but they slipped on the wet grass. Lily hurt her arm and had to go to the hospital. She couldn't play with her friends for a while. + +Lily learned that sometimes it's important to pause and listen to your friends, and that playing wild games can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie was very restless and couldn't sleep. It flew around all night long. The birdie wanted to store some food for the winter, but it was too tired to do so. + +One day, the birdie saw a big, mean cat. The cat was a threat to the birdie. The birdie tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. The birdie was caught by the cat. + +The birdie was sad and scared. It couldn't fly away anymore. The cat took the birdie to its home and ate it for dinner. The birdie never got to rest and store food for the winter. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's mommy was very busy, so she asked Timmy to go to the grocery store for her. Timmy was happy to help his mommy, so he put on his shoes and went to the store. + +At the store, Timmy saw a big box of cookies. He wanted the cookies so much, but he knew his mommy said he can't have any more cookies. Timmy tried to resist the cookies, but they looked so yummy. + +Finally, Timmy got all the things his mommy needed and went back home. His mommy was very happy and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt proud that he helped his mommy and didn't get any cookies he wasn't supposed to have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going to the park. One Tuesday, Lily woke up and saw that it was a terrible day outside. It was raining and dark. But Lily didn't let the terrible weather stop her from having fun. + +She decided to start her day by building a tower with her blocks. She stacked them up high and then knocked them down. It was so much fun! Later, Lily put on her raincoat and boots and went outside to jump in puddles. She splashed and laughed until she was all wet. + +When Lily came back inside, she was cold and tired. She snuggled up with her favorite blanket and read a book. It was a happy ending to a terrible day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car when he saw his friend, Sarah, walking by. + +"Hi, Sarah!" Timmy said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you, Timmy." + +But Timmy didn't want to share his toys with Sarah. He said, "No, Sarah. These are my toys. You can't play with them." + +Sarah felt pain in her heart. She didn't understand why Timmy wouldn't let her play with his toys. She walked away feeling sad. + +Timmy realized he had made a mistake. He went to find Sarah and said, "I'm sorry, Sarah. You can play with my toys. I was wrong not to let you." + +Sarah's face lit up with a brilliant smile. She forgave Timmy and they played together happily. Timmy learned that it's always better to share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He had a big spirit and loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt himself. He cried and cried, but then his mommy came to comfort him. She gave him a hug and a kiss and Timmy felt much better. + +Later that day, Timmy saw a little bird that had fallen out of its nest. The bird was very young and couldn't fly yet. Timmy knew the bird needed help, so he picked it up gently and brought it to his mommy. Together, they made a cozy nest for the bird and gave it some food and water. Timmy felt happy that he could help the little bird feel better and more comfortable. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always look out for the young animals in his backyard. He knew that he could help them feel better and more comfortable, just like his mommy had helped him. And whenever he saw a sad face, Timmy would give them a big hug and say kind words to comfort them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to wear smart pants. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He sat on the swing and swung back and forth. Suddenly, he heard a rip in his pants! Oh no! Timmy's pants were torn. His friends laughed at him. But Timmy didn't cry. He knew he could always get new smart pants. +Once upon a time, there was a crab. The crab lived in a big shell by the sea. One day, the crab went out to find food. The crab found a shiny shell on the sand. The crab tried to pick up the shell, but it was too sharp. The crab was sorry for trying to pick up the sharp shell. The crab went back to its big shell and ate some seaweed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat ice cream, but his mommy always kept it in the freezer. One day, Timmy asked his mommy if he could have some ice cream. His mommy said yes and opened the freezer. Timmy saw all the amazing flavors of ice cream and couldn't decide which one to pick. His mommy told him to choose his favorite flavor and Timmy picked chocolate. He was so happy and ate his ice cream with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary wolf in the forest. He had sharp teeth and big eyes. One day, a little girl was walking in the forest and she saw the wolf. She stopped and stared at the wolf. The wolf stared back at her. + +The little girl was scared, but then she remembered something her mom told her. "If you see a wolf, just make yourself look big and shout 'go away!'" The little girl did just that and the wolf ran away. + +The little girl was happy that she knew an easy way to scare off the wolf. She continued on her walk in the forest, feeling proud of herself for being brave. From that day on, she always remembered to be careful when walking in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy top that he loved to play with. He would spin it around and around until it made him dizzy. + +One day, Timmy's mom was busy doing the laundry and Timmy wanted to play with her. He went up to her and shook her arm. "Mommy, play with me!" he said. + +But his mom was too busy and told him to play with his top. So Timmy went to his room and spun his top again. He watched it spin and spin until it finally slowed down and stopped. + +Timmy was happy playing with his top, but he still wished his mom could play with him too. Maybe later she would be less busy and they could play together. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a big castle. Every day, she would play with her regular toys and have tea parties with her teddy bears. One day, she went on a walk and realized that she was lost! She looked around and saw a big castle in the distance. She decided to go there to ask for help. + +When she arrived at the castle, she saw that it was even bigger than her own castle! She knocked on the door and a kind lady answered. The princess explained that she was lost and asked if the lady could help her find her way back home. The lady was happy to help and gave the princess some food and water. + +After the princess finished her snack, the lady took her back to her own castle. The princess was so happy to be back home, but she also realized that she was grateful for the kind lady who helped her. From that day on, the princess made sure to always be kind and helpful to others, just like the lady who helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she went to the mailbox and received a letter from her grandma. She was very happy to receive the letter because she loved her grandma very much. + +After reading the letter, Lily decided to take a nap. She wanted to sleep in silence because she was tired from playing with her toys. When she woke up, she felt very clear-headed and ready to play again. + +Lily went outside to play with her friends. They played games and had fun together. Lily was happy to have such clear skies to play under. She loved spending time with her friends and receiving letters from her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a potato. The potato was very popular because everyone liked to eat it. One day, the potato wanted to spread its popularity even more. + +So, the potato decided to go on a journey. It went from house to house, showing people how tasty it was. Everyone who tasted the potato loved it even more. + +Soon, the potato became even more popular than before. People started talking about it all the time. And the potato was very happy because it had achieved its goal of spreading its popularity. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a shiny screw on the ground. It looked interesting, so she picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the dishes. Lily was washing a fragile glass when she heard her mom whisper, "Be careful, that glass is very delicate." Lily remembered the word "fragile" and was extra careful. + +After they were done with the dishes, Lily went to her room to play. She took out the screw from her pocket and started to play with it. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and the screw fell out of her hand. She tried to pick it up, but it had rolled under her bed. + +Lily asked her mom for help and together they lifted the bed to find the screw. Her mom whispered, "I see it, it's right there!" Lily was happy that her mom found the screw and thanked her for helping. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful with fragile things and to keep her toys safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, he saw his friend Sally crying. He asked her what was wrong. + +Sally said, "I lost my gift from my grandma. It was a pretty necklace." + +Timmy replied, "Don't worry, we'll find it. Let's look together." + +They searched everywhere and finally found the necklace. Sally was so happy and said, "Timmy, you're so gifted at finding things!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "I'm glad we found it. It increased the peace in our hearts." +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to play with his toys and go on walks with his owner. One day, Max's tummy started to rumble and he felt very hungry. His owner noticed and decided to take him to the veterinarian to make sure he was okay. + +At the veterinarian's office, Max was a little scared but the nice doctor gave him a treat and made him feel better. The doctor said Max was just a little hungry and needed to eat more food. Max's owner promised to give him lots of yummy treats and food when they got home. + +After the visit to the veterinarian, Max felt much better and was excited to go home and play with his toys. He ran around the yard and chased his ball. Max was very happy and grateful to have such a caring owner and a kind veterinarian to help him when he wasn't feeling well. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Spot's owner took him to the park to play. Spot was very happy to be there. + +Spot's owner threw a ball for him to fetch. Spot ran after the ball and brought it back to his owner. His owner measured how far Spot had run. Spot was a very fast runner! + +After playing for a while, Spot's owner noticed that his fur was getting wet. It had started to rain! Spot's owner knew that Spot didn't like to be wet, so they went home. Spot belonged in his cozy dog bed, where he could stay dry and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emma who had a lot of toys. Lily was jealous of Emma's toys and wanted them all for herself. One day, Emma went to play with her friends and left her toys out. Lily saw this and urged her mom to let her play with them. + +But suddenly, an alarm went off and scared Lily. She didn't know what to do, so she ran to her mom. Her mom explained that it was just a fire drill and they needed to leave the house. Lily was still scared, but her mom held her hand and they went outside. + +After the drill was over, Emma came back home and saw that Lily had played with her toys. At first, Emma was upset, but then she saw how much fun Lily was having. Emma realized that sharing her toys made her little sister happy and that made her happy too. From then on, they played together and shared their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night. One cold night, Lily went outside to look at the stars. She saw a shooting star and smiled. + +The next day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend Sarah who looked sad. Lily asked her why she was sad, and Sarah said she lost her favorite toy. Lily smiled and told Sarah that they can look for the toy together. + +As they searched, Lily saw a shiny star on the ground. She picked it up and gave it to Sarah. Sarah smiled and hugged Lily. From that day on, they were best friends and always looked at the stars together. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely rose. It was so pretty and smelled so good. One day, a little girl picked the rose and took it apart. She pulled off all the petals one by one. + +The rose felt sad and lonely without its petals. It couldn't be lovely anymore. It withered away and died. The little girl didn't know what she had done. She didn't mean to hurt the rose. + +The moral of the story is to be careful with beautiful things. Sometimes, when we take them apart, they can't be lovely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy went to the park to play. They wanted to make a kite, but they didn't have any glue. + +Timmy said, "I know a place where we can find some glue. Let's go to my house!" + +So, Timmy and Billy ran to Timmy's house. When they got there, Timmy's mom gave them some glue. They were so happy! They ran back to the park to make their kite. + +While they were making the kite, Billy slipped and fell. Timmy said, "Be careful, Billy!" Billy said, "I'm okay, Timmy. It's just a rare thing for me to slip like that." + +Finally, they finished making the kite and flew it in the sky. It was a beautiful day and they had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard, especially when the sun was shining in the sky. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a pink balloon. Lily loved her pink balloon very much and she held it tightly in her hands as she ran outside to play. + +As she played, Lily noticed a strange feeling inside her tummy. It was an urge to go on an adventure. She didn't know where to go, but she knew she had to go east. So, she followed the sun and walked east. + +As she walked, the wind started to blow harder and harder. Suddenly, her pink balloon flew away! Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She kept walking east until she saw something shiny in the distance. It was her pink balloon! It had blown all the way east and landed on a tree. Lily was so happy to have her pink balloon back and she knew that her adventure had paid off. +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 offered to take her to the park to play on the swings. Lily was so happy and said "Yes, please!" + +At the park, Lily saw some other kids playing and wanted to join them. She ran over and said "Hi, can I play too?" The other kids said "Sure!" and Lily felt very happy. They played together for a long time and had so much fun. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mom said "You did a great job playing with the other kids, that was a success!" Lily felt proud of herself. As they walked home, Lily looked up at the distant clouds in the sky and said "I had a great day, thank you mom." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her shiny bracelet every day. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a little boy playing. She was eager to make a new friend, so she went up to him and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" + +The little boy smiled and said, "My name is Max. That's a pretty bracelet you have." Lily nodded and said, "Thank you! Do you want to play with me?" Max nodded eagerly and they started to play together. + +As they played, Max noticed that Lily's bracelet was starting to fall off. He said, "Uh oh, your bracelet is loose. Let me help you fix it." Max gently fixed the bracelet and Lily smiled. She was happy to have a new friend who was kind and helpful. From that day on, they played together every day at the park. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who lived in a big house. He was only three years old and was very curious. Every day he would go and explore his house looking for interesting things. + +One day, the little boy went up to the attic of the house. He noticed that there were lots of boxes in the attic. He was so excited, he wanted to see what was in all these boxes. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He was very scared. As he was wondering what it was, he saw an old woman. She was sitting in a corner of the attic. + +The little boy was so scared he didn't know what to do. The old woman smiled at him. She spoke to the little boy in a gentle, compassionate voice. She said: + +"Don't be scared, little one. I'm an old friend of your grandparents. I just wanted to see what they have kept in the attic." + +The little boy was relieved. He and the old woman talked for a while until eventually she had to leave. The little boy felt very grateful for the old woman's kindness and compassion. He thanked her and waved goodbye as she went on her way. The little boy had a wonderful day exploring the attic! +Once upon a time there was a problem that needed to be solved. It was a big problem but the children were sure they could do it. They looked around the room and saw a television. One of the children said "Maybe the television can help us solve the problem." They all thought it was a very interesting idea. + +They came up with a plan and worked together to solve the problem. The children found that the television could show them answers. With the television's help, they were able to solve the problem. Everyone was happy to have it finished. + +The children had lots of fun working together and solving the problem with the help of the interesting television. They learned a big lesson and everyone was glad that they could solve the problem. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and she was having a very special day. She had a birthday! + +Sarah's mom was so excited to celebrate her birthday. She asked Sarah to raise her hands up in the air and then she put on a party hat. Sarah was so happy, she could hardly contain it. + +"My birthday is here! I'm so excited!" said Sarah. + +"Yes it is. I'm hoping it will be the most comfortable birthday you ever had," Sarah's mom replied with a smile. + +Sarah's mom spent the day organizing the decorations and making a special dinner. They had a wonderful birthday cake and blew out the candles. + +Sarah had the best birthday ever! She felt so comfortable and happy surrounded by her mom, dad and friends. She never wanted it to end! +Once upon a time there was a dark, gloomy night. A little girl was out walking and she held a flashlight in her hand. She was trying to find her way home. Suddenly, she heard a noise and she shined her flashlight to see what it was. + +It was a friendly little puppy. The puppy had big eyes and was scared of the dark. The little girl bent down and picked up the puppy. She pet the puppy and told it not to be scared. + +The little girl walked through the dark, gloomy night with the puppy by her side. They soon found her house and went inside. The little girl was so happy to meet her new friend and she called him Lucky. + +From that day on, Lucky and the little girl were the best of friends. They played together during the sunshine and the little girl brought her flashlight when they had to go out at night. They were never scared of the dark or the gloominess of night ever again. The little girl happily said goodnight to Lucky, knowing she had a friend to share the night with. +Once there was a poor man. He looked around to see if anyone had anything he needed, but everyone else seemed to be as poor as him. He became very sad and frowned. + +He noticed a nail on the ground. He picked it up and held it in his hands. He studied it and smiled. He knew now what he could do! + +He took the nail and used it to fix the fence in his garden. The fence was now strong and stable. He smiled a big smile and went to give his garden some water and love. + +The poor man now had a beautiful and plentiful garden. He was so proud and happy. He no longer had to frown like he had before and was thankful he found the nail! +The elephant was very sad. His eyes were filled with tears that made his trunk feel watery. He felt very alone and wanted some comfort. Then one day, his friend Bobo the monkey appeared. Bobo saw the elephant's sad face and knew he needed help. + +Bobo hugged the elephant tightly and rubbed his trunk. This made the elephant feel better. Bobo told the elephant stories of funny things they had done together and that made the elephant smile. The smile on his face made the bitter feeling fade away. + +The elephant thanked Bobo for bringing him such comfort and they hugged one last time. From that day on, the elephant was happy and never felt alone again. +Molly was having a great day. She was wearing her favourite dress; it was a pretty pink dress with bows. Molly liked to twirl around so the dress would swirl around her. + +As she spun around, she heard a snap. She stopped spinning and looked down. She saw that her belt had snapped! It had been an old belt and it had cracked in two. + +Molly was a bit sad, but then she had a bright idea. She ran to her room and found an even better belt - it was a beautiful pink belt. She put it on and it fit perfectly. + +Molly smiled and spun around again. She was happy to be wearing her new pink belt. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play. She wanted to have a pin to play with but her parents said no. 'It's too dangerous for a 3 year old like you, sweetheart!' they said. + +But the little girl was very flexible. She thought of a new game to play with her friends. She got some sticks, some twine and some string, and carefully made a pin with them. + +The little girl was so excited. She ran to show the pin to her friends. 'Come and play with me!' she said, but the friends all said 'no'! + +The little girl was sad and her friends could see she cared about her pin. One of her friends had an idea. 'Let's get some pieces of cloth and make a pin cushion together! Then we can all take turns using your pin'. + +The little girl smiled. She hugged her friends and thanked them for their kindness. Then, they all hugged her pin and she knew it was going to be ok. +Once upon a time, there was a purple bear who liked to take naps in the sunshine. He was the softest bear ever and he loved to cuddle up in the sunshine with his furry friends. + +One day, he was taking his usual nap when he was suddenly disturbed by a loud noise. It was a bird chirping happily! He mumbled in shock and opened one sleepy eye to look. + +The bird chirped, "Hello Bear! Wake up! Don't you know it's a lovely day for playing?" + +The bear smiled and slowly rolled onto his back. He said, "Yes, I do. Let's go outside and play together in the soft sunshine." + +So they did! And they played until it was time for another nap in the purple meadow. +Once upon a time there was a princess. She was very small, but she was brave and strong. + +One day, she saw a glove in the road. She picked it up and put it on. She loved how it felt on her hand. + +The princess was very curious. She wore the glove everywhere she went. + +One day, she went to the park and saw a seat. The seat was so big and comfy that the princess wanted to sit on it. She plopped herself down and enjoyed the feeling of it. + +Suddenly, a delicious smell filled the air. It was coming from a nearby bakery. The princess got up from her seat and ran to the bakery. + +Inside, the princess saw a beautiful cake. She asked the baker, "Can I have a piece of that cake?" + +The baker smiled and said, "Of course! It's delicious!" The princess took a big bite of cake and it was deliciously sweet. + +The princess thanked the baker and carried the rest of her cake in her glove. She went home feeling full, happy, and content with her delicious surprise. +Julia was a little girl. She had a gray blouse with long sleeves. Every day when she woke up, she watched it grow. Soon, it was too small. She was sad. + +Mommy knew what to do. She took Julia to the store. They bought her a new blouse. It was gray, just like the old one. Julia felt happy. + +Now the blouse was big and comfy. She wore it everywhere. 'I love my gray blouse,' she said. + +Julia still watches it grow. Every time it becomes too small, Mommy takes her to the store. Now Julia understands that things always get bigger and bigger. +Jack was humble. He raised horses, and he liked to take them for walks around town. Everyone said Jack was a kind, gentle man. + +One day, Jack was taking his horses for a walk, and he was wearing a beautiful blue scarf. The scarf had been a gift from his parents when he first started raising horses. + +As he walked, people began to talk about the scarf. They said it looked very special and wondered what magic it contained. They also said some day, the scarf would help Jack accomplish something very important. + +Jack took his horses home and kept the scarf close. + +A few weeks later, Jack was helping an injured horse. It had been hurt in an accident and was too weak to stand. Despite his humble nature, Jack was determined to help the horse get better. He reached for his scarf, and the blue fabric glowed in the sun. As Jack placed the scarf around the horse, it stood up and started walking again. All the other horses cheered! + +The people who had seen Jack with the scarf began to understand what it was for. With the simple gesture of kindness, Jack had healed the horse and made himself a hero. +Once upon a time there was a mouse who was very polite. He loved to go and explore the world around him. + +One day he was walking through the grass when he felt something strange. He looked down to find a big rock. He curiously touched it. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from inside the rock. "Please be gentle, I am inside, please be polite" the voice said. + +The mouse was very surprised. He replied "Oh I am so sorry. Can I help you out?" + +The voice replied "Yes please! That would be very kind." + +The mouse carefully touched the side of the rock and out came a rabbit. The rabbit thanked the kind mouse and they went their separate ways, with the mouse continuing his exploration. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Jane. One day, they decided to drive in the car. John drove the car to the west. It was daylight, so they thought there was nothing to worry about. + +But then they saw a fierce animal. Jane said, "What is that?" John said, "I don't know. Let's drive and try to find out." So they kept driving. Then, it started to get dark and they realised they were lost. + +John said, "We need to go back, Jane." But Jane said, "No, let's keep going and find out what that fierce animal was." So they kept driving. + +Finally, they found the fierce animal and it was a lion. They were scared and started to back away slowly. But the lion was too fierce and too fast. It pounced on them and ate them all up. + +The End. +One day, Max and his mommy were in their car driving home. Max had been to the store and he was very excited to show his mommy what he had bought. + +Max held up his new case, his eyes sparkling with happiness. "Mommy, look!" he said. + +Mommy looked at the case and said "That looks wonderful, sweetheart! What's inside?" +Max smiled, opened his case and pulled out a toy car. It was red, with silver wheels and colourful stickers. + +Mommy put her hand on Max's head and said: "You have chosen very well. Now we must be fast, so let's go home". + +Max and mommy drove home quickly and when they arrived, Max hugged his mommy tightly and said: "I love you, mommy". Mommy smiled and kissed Max on the forehead. + +Max smiled, hugged his case and headed inside. He knew that he and his mommy would have many more happy days together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jessica. She had a wonderful pet called Charlie. Charlie was a lovely bunny with soft fur and big eyes. + +One day, Jessica decided to take Charlie for a ride in her special car. She put fuel in it so that it could run. When she started the engine, Charlie seemed to be very excited. + +Suddenly, Jessica spotted her neighbour Peter in the garden. She asked him: “Peter, do you want to join us for the ride?†+ +Peter smiled and accepted the offer. He raised his hands and hopped into the car. + +The three of them went for a long drive on a sunny day. Jessica sang beautifully and Charlie was running around the lovely garden. + +When they returned home, Peter and Jessica said goodbye to each other and hugged very tightly. They both smiled and they knew they could raise each other's spirits on tough days. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. He lived in a big forest. The bunny had a dream - to be a veterinarian one day! Every morning the bunny went out to the big forest with a big bucket. He picked up purple flowers and put them in his bucket. + +At night, the bunny went to talk to the moon. He told the moon, "One day, I will be a veterinarian. I am going to show everyone that I can succeed!" + +The moon smiled and said, "I believe in you, little bunny. You will succeed." The bunny smiled back and hopped away. + +Every day, the bunny worked hard to make his dream a reality. He followed the purple flowers and studied them in order to try and help sick animals. + +After many years, the bunny's dream came true! He became a veterinarian, and was the best one in the whole forest! He used his knowledge from the purple flowers to help many animals and everyone was so proud of him. + +The bunny looked up to the moon and said, "I did it! I succeeded!" The bunny hopped away, happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Jack. He was exceptionally gifted and talented. He had a round toy box full of dress-up clothes. +He loved to dress-up in different costumes and pretend to be a different character. +One day, Jack's mom asked "What do you want to dress-up as today?" +He thought for a moment and then smiled. He replied "I want to be a dragon!" +His mom said "Okay, let's find a costume in your round box!" +Jack searched through the round box and pulled out a dragon costume. He was so excited that he jumped up and shouted "I'm a dragon!" +He put on the costume and ran around pretending he was a dragon. His mom laughed and said "You are truly a gifted boy. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy man. Every morning, he would go to the park and teach other people how to read and write. +One day, while he was teaching, a 3 year old child came up to him. The child looked up at him, and then said in a timid voice, "I want to learn too." +The grumpy man looked down at the small child with a confused expression on his face. He asked the child, "Do you really want to learn? It's quite hard work, you know." +But the little one leaned forward and demanded, "Yes, I want to learn." +The grumpy man smiled, and made the child a deal. He said, "Since you're so determined, I'll teach you how to read and write." +And the 3 year old was so happy that he had finally gotten what he wanted. He thanked the grumpy man for teaching him, and the man smiled in reply. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Emma. She loved to visit her grandpa's garden. Every time, she was so happy to see all the pretty flowers, which made the garden even more amazing. + +But one summer day, Emma noticed a strange leak in the garden. When she asked her grandpa about it, he said that he would take care of it the next day. + +The next morning, Emma went to visit the garden again, but she noticed something strange. To her amazement she saw a big, yellow bird drinking up the leak. Emma exclaimed, "How pretty!", and the bird flew away. + +As Grandpa hugged Emma, he said, "That was my old friend, the young bird. She comes here every summer to take a sip from the leak. It looks like she enjoyed it!" + +Emma was so happy to have seen the bird, and every summer she visited Grandpa's garden to check if the bird was still visiting. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Sarah. Sam asked Sarah, "What is the best way to get home?". Sarah replied, "I think the fastest way is to take the train!". Sam thought it sounded like a good idea and they decided to go. + +When they arrived at the station, they saw the ticket machine. Sam was a bit worried because he didn't have enough money for the tickets. But Sarah said, "Don't worry, I have enough money for both of us!" Even though the tickets were expensive, Sarah was happy to help out her friend. + +On the train, Sam and Sarah sat together and talked about all the things they wanted to do when they reached home. They had a lot of fun! When they got off the train, Sam smiled and said, "Thanks for the ride!" Sarah smiled back and said, "You're welcome!" And they both went on their way. +Danny was a thoughtful boy. He went to the park and sat down on the grass. Suddenly he saw a small heel in the grass. It was so small it looked like it belonged to a baby. He carefully put the small heel in his pocket. + +Danny went back home and showed his parents the heel he had found. His mom was so happy she hugged him tight. + +"Where did you find it?" She asked. + +Danny smiled and told her it was from the park. + +His mom got sad. "That doesn't belong to us. We have to take it back to the park and find the owner." + +Danny sadly agreed and they both went back to the park. After a long search, they finally found a crying baby holding the other heel. + +The baby's mom was not happy with Danny and his mom. She yelled at them and asked how they could have been so thoughtless. She took the other heel and left with her baby. Danny and his mom were left feeling really sad and embarrassed. + +The bad ending was a reminder to always be thoughtful and think things through. +Once upon a time, a girl called Lily wanted to jump really high. She asked her mummy if she if could, and her mummy said yes. + +Lily was so happy, she jumped up in the sky until she was above the clouds. Suddenly, an eagle appeared out of nowhere and flew over to her. The eagle was very friendly, so Lily hugged him tightly. + +The eagle suddenly asked if he could take Lily to the moon. She was scared of heights, but the eagle promised that he would look after her. Lily agreed, and the eagle took off. + +Lily was so excited to see the moon, but when they finally reached it the eagle told her that he was never going to let her go. He was keeping her as his own forever. Lily was so scared and didn't know what to do. + +No matter what Lily said, the eagle did not let her go. She was stuck with the eagle on the moon. The end. +Timmy was walking through the park with his grandma one day. Grandma said, "Look, Timmy! I can hear a wonderful drum beating. Let’s go and find it." + +Timmy ran excitedly and saw a big, red drum. It was so shiny and pretty. Timmy asked, "Can I play it, Grandma?" + +Grandma laughed. "I think someone might have stolen it. That’s not very nice." + +Just then, Timmy noticed a silly looking man. He was wearing funny clothes and was dancing around the drum. Timmy said, "Oh, Grandma, look!" + +Grandma chuckled. "Yes, he must have stolen the drum. We should call the police!" + +Grandma and Timmy went to call the police. When they came back, the silly looking man was gone. But the drum was still there, waiting to be played! + +Timmy was so happy. He looked at the drum and smiled. Then he sat down and started to play it. It was the most wonderful sound he had ever heard. Grandma smiled too at what a silly man he had been to try and steal the drum. +Once upon a time, there was a silly rabbit who loved to slide down hills. Every day, he would find a big hill, and slide down it with his two feet. One day, he decided to be extra slippery, so he found a really steep hill to slide down. + +On the way down, he passed a sleeping hedgehog. When he got near the hedgehog, he decided to be honest and slow down. But the silly rabbit just kept sliding and slid right over the hedgehog's foot! He didn't hurt the hedgehog badly, but he did wake him up. + +The hedgehog was quite angry at the silly rabbit for not being honest and not slowing down. He let out a loud grumble and the rabbit quickly hopped away. + +The moral of this story is that it is always important to be honest and think of others, even when you are having fun. Sliding can be fun, but never sacrifice your honesty for it. +Fred was a chubby mechanic who liked to work on cars all day. He had always wanted to escape, but he never found the right opportunity. One day, while fixing a car, he noticed a strange button on the dashboard. He was curious, so he pressed it. Suddenly, the car began to shake. Fred was so scared that he grabbed onto the seat. He realized he was flying high in the sky. He thought he would never escape. + +But soon he realized that the car was transporting him to his dream destination. He had escaped! He was so excited that he shouted out with joy. He arrived in a beautiful place, and he could not believe his luck. Everything he had dreamed of was right in front of him. He smiled and knew he never had to go back to being a mechanic again. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Max. He was very quiet and reliable. One day, Max was looking for a place to rest and spotted a fluffy cushion on the couch. He hopped up and starting to purr contentedly. + +Suddenly, a little girl came into the room and yelled, "Hi, Max! Will you let me touch you?" Max backed away and stopped purring. He didn't trust the girl and wanted to leave. + +But the little girl begged and begged, until Max felt sorry for her and let her touch him. The girl smiled and hugged him tightly. + +Max realized he had been foolish to trust her and wanted to escape. But it was too late - the little girl had already locked the door. She said, "You're not going anywhere. I'm keeping you!" + +Max was trapped and could only meow sadly. The little girl had tricked him and he would never be safe again. +Once upon a time there lived a princess. She was very lucky. Everywhere she went, she made new friends. + +One day the princess found herself in a quarrel with her best friends. She did not want to lose any of them, and so she asked her parents for help. + +Her parents told her that when friends have a quarrel, it is important to talk to each other. They said that if people could talk and understand each other, then the quarrel would end. + +The princess listened to her parents and tried to talk. This time, she was luckier than ever before. She talked and listened to her friends and the quarrel ended. + +From then on, the princess was determined to talk to her friends whenever they quarreled. She knew that talking things through was the best way to deal with a disagreement. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to talk through issues. If people take the time to listen to each other, they can often avoid a quarrel. +Once upon a time, a grumpy little girl called Daisy decided to take a walk in the park. On her way, she noticed a bee flying around a bright yellow flower. She wanted to take a closer look, but the bee kept flying away. + +Annoyed, Daisy snapped at the bee, "Go away!" But the bee simply ignored her and kept buzzing around the flower. + +Suddenly, an itch started to appear on Daisy's arm. She tried to scratch it with her fingers, but the itch kept coming back. + +"Maybe if I try to catch the bee, it'll make the itch go away," Daisy thought. + +So she tried to sneak up on the bee and snap at it again. But this time, the bee noticed her and flew away into the bushes. + +But Daisy's plan worked! The itch on her arm stopped and she was very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was big and one was small. The small one wanted to build a really high tower with blocks. But the big one wanted to play in the sand and go swimming. + +So the small one built the tower by himself. It was very high. When it was finished, the small one was so proud of it. He shouted, "Look at my tower, it's so high!" + +The big one looked and said, "That's amazing, but it looks like it will break easily." + +The small one said, "No it won't, it's strong!" Then he touched the tower and it toppled over. Cream spilled all over the floor. + +The small one was very upset. He had wanted to show off his tower. The big one said, "I told you it was too high. Next time, make something beautiful that will last." + +The small one thought about it and said, "Ok, next time I will do it right." + +The moral of the story is that often it's better to take your time and do things right instead of rushing into something just to show off. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little girl. She was three years old and loved music. Every day, she would take out her band and begin to play. One day, she started to cry because she couldn't make her band sound the way she wanted it to sound. + +Just then, her mommy stepped in. She said, "What's wrong, my darling?" The little girl sniffled and said, "I can't make my band sound like you can." Mama smiled and said, "Oh, is that so? Well, why don't you let me show you?" + +The little girl nodded and took out her band. Mama gently took it from her and began playing the music. It was beautiful and the little girl was in awe. She smiled and said, "How did you make it sound so nice? I was sure I couldn't do it!" + +Mama winked and said, "Practice makes perfect, my little one!" She put an arm around the little girl and said, "Come, let's practice some more." And they danced and played until the evening came, until the little girl could finally get her band to sound just the way she wanted it. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved playing in her yard. It was so organized with beautiful flowers and a tree in the middle. + +One day, Jane was walking in the yard when she heard a snap. She jumped back and saw a bunny! It had hopped up on a rock and Jane gasped. + +The bunny smiled and said, "Hello there! What's your name?" + +Jane was too surprised to say anything. After a few moments, she nervously replied, "My name is Jane." + +The bunny said, "Nice to meet you Jane. Would you like to come have a picnic with me in the yard?" + +Jane smiled and nodded, so off they went to the yard. They found a spot near the tree and set up the blanket. Jane thought it was the most organized picnic ever, and she enjoyed it with the bunny for the whole day. +Once upon a time, there was a famous toy maker. He made beautiful, intricate models of buildings and vehicles for all the children in town. One day, the toy maker wanted to make something even more special than usual. He decided to bring together all the pieces and make a model of the most famous building in the world. + +The toy maker worked hard, day and night to get everything perfect. When it was all done, he called his neighbor's 3-year-old son to come over and take a look. As soon as the little boy saw the model, his eyes lit up. He pointed at the roof and asked, "What is that?" + +The toy maker smiled and said, "You recognize it, don't you? That is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the most famous building in the world!" + +The little boy gasped, "Wow! That's cool! Can I touch it?" + +The toy maker gave the little boy a hug and said, "Of course, it is for you!" + +The little boy touched the model with great care and said, "Thank you for bringing it to me!" + +The toy maker was so proud of his hard work and the joy he had brought to the little boy. +Once there was a little boy named Max, who loved to run around. He was so naughty, however, that Max's mum decided it was time for him to have a lesson. + +Max's mum said, "Max, come: I'm going to take you to the Navy. You need to learn to step carefully." + +Max was excited and followed his mum to the Navy. Once they arrived, Max saw lots of ships and the ocean. + +Max started to run around. His mum warned him, "You must step carefully, Max. It's very important. + +Max took his time, stepping around the ships and along the dock. He saw many sailors getting ready for their trips. + +In the end, Max learned a valuable lesson. Even though he was naughty, he was happy he learned to step carefully. +Once upon a time there was a kind octopus. Her name was Ela. Ela was very obedient and she always did what she was told. + +One day Ela swam to the surface of the ocean and saw a little boy playing by the shore. The boy laughed and waved at her. Ela waved back. + +The boy asked Ela if she wanted to play a game. She said yes. + +The little boy said "I will hide, and you have to find me". Ela quickly agreed and began to look for the little boy. + +Finally, Ela found the little boy and was so happy. She hugged him and kissed him on the cheek. He smiled and thanked Ela for playing the hide and seek game with him. + +Ela went back to her home in the ocean. From that day onward, Ela swam to the shore every day to play with her new friend. +Once upon a time there was a little boy and his Dad. One day they went to a green festival. + +The boy was so excited! He asked his Dad what the festival was about. + +His Dad explained, "It's a celebration for the village. People come together, have food and fun and there's lots of music!" + +The boy was mesmerised. He couldn't wait to explore. + +First, they had some delicious food. Then they danced along to the music and saw lots of colourful stalls. + +On their way back home, the boy was tired but happy. He thanked his Dad for introducing him to the wonderful green festival. +One day, a little girl called Emma went out to play. Her mommy told her not to go too far. + +Emma went for a walk and soon she came to a lake. She put her feet in the lake and it felt so comfortable. + +Emma was having a great time but then she heard a noise. It was coming from the other side of the lake and it sounded like someone crying. + +Emma decided to go and see. When she got there, she saw a little lamb who had gotten its wool caught on a branch. Emma thought of how sad the lamb must feel, so she decided to help. + +She got into the lake and carefully cut away the wool. The lamb was so relieved it started jumping up and down. + +Emma smiled. Even when a situation seems difficult, there may be a solution if you look closely and think of ways to help. + +The moral of the story is that helping those in need is always a good thing to do, even when it isn’t comfortable or easy. +Sam and his mom were in the park. Sam's mom was pushing him in the swings. Sam was so excited; he was laughing with joy. + +"This is so much fun, Mom!" said Sam. + +His mom smiled. "That's good Sam. Let's spend some more time here," she said. + +But then something strange happened. A strange noise came from the bushes. Sam looked around but he couldn't see anything. + +"What was that noise?" he asked his mom. + +His mom looked around too but she couldn't see anything. "I don't know," she said. + +Suddenly a big, fat bird flew out of the bushes. It had big wings and a long, pointed beak. + +"That's a selfish lung," said Sam's mom. "It's a very special bird. It likes to spend a lot of time alone." + +Sam was amazed. He watched as the bird took off into the sky. + +"Bye bye, bird!" he said, waving to it. + +Sam and his mom spent the rest of the day in the park, but he never forgot the amazing sighting of the selfish lung. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He lived in a big house with his Mom and Dad. One day, Joe heard a sound coming from the other side of the room. He looked around and saw a strange frame on the wall. Joe got up and went over to take a closer look. He touched the frame and it smelled smelly. + +Joe was very curious and he picked up the frame. He shook it and something moved inside. Joe was excited and he opened the frame. Inside, he saw a funny looking bug. Joe laughed as the bug scurried away. + +Joe's Mom came in and saw the frame on the floor. She smiled and explained that it was an old bug house filled with smelly bugs. She said that Joe can keep it and care for the bugs. Joe was so happy and he thanked his Mom. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy. He was always getting into trouble. One day he took his daddy's spray can and started spraying everything in the house. The furniture, the walls and even the ceiling! His Daddy was very angry and scolded him. He told the naughty boy that what he did was very bad and not to do it again. + +The naughty boy said he was sorry. He helped his Daddy to clean up the furniture and walls. His Daddy brought out some special cleaning stuff and they worked together to make the furniture and walls look nice and clean again. + +The naughty boy thought about what he did and promised never to do it again. He saw how bad it was and knew that he needed to be more careful. + +From then on the naughty boy was careful and respectful of the furniture in his house. He quickly learned his lesson and stayed away from the spray can! +Once upon a time, there was a cool bird who loved to soar through the sky. She would flap her wings and zoom up as high as she could, enjoying the feeling of the wind in her feathers. + +The bird met a special friend one day, a big eagle who had seen more history than anyone else. + +The eagle said to her, "Do you want to soar with me? I know lots of places to fly, and I can show you some amazing sights!" + +The bird was excited. "Yes!" she exclaimed. + +And so, they flew off together, soaring higher and higher into the sky. The bird discovered so many new things with her new friend and eventually, they were so high that the clouds were like a carpet under their wings. + +It was the most beautiful experience the bird had ever had! She knew that this was a moment in history that she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Mike. Mike needed to go somewhere very important, so he got into his car and drove there. On the way, he saw a little girl wearing a white blouse. She looked peaceful and happy. + +Mike stopped his car and rolled down the window. He smiled at the girl and asked, "Where are you going?" + +The girl said, "I'm just taking a walk and enjoying the warm weather. It's very peaceful out here." + +Mike nodded and said, "That's nice. Have a great day!" He waved goodbye to the girl and drove away with a smile on his face. + +Mike felt happy that he was able to make someone's day a little bit better. He went on his way and his heart felt peaceful. +Once upon a time, there lived a nice boy named Bob. Bob lived in a cozy house with his mom and dad. Every day, Bob liked to play in his yard. + +One beautiful day, Bob's mom said, "Bob, I want you to take a shower". Bob thought hard to understand what his mom meant. Finally, he ordered, "What is a shower?" His mom smiled and said, "A shower is when you get smooth and wet!" Bob ordered, "Okay!" + +Bob ran outside to play. A few hours later, when the sky began to turn dark, Bob's mom said, "It's time to take your shower, Bob!" Bob didn't understand why he had to take a shower, but he ordered, "Okay!" + +Bob was scared, but he followed his mom into the house and down the hallway. His mom said, "Come on, Bob. Let's take a shower together". They walked into the bathroom, and Bob saw a shiny, silver faucet. His mom turned on the water, and suddenly, Bob felt the smooth water tickling his face. Bob loved it! All of the sudden, he understood why his mom wanted him to take a shower. It was very fun! Bob and his mom took a shower together and then snuggled on the couch together afterward. +Once upon a time, there was a famous barn in the middle of the woods. Every day, the animals in the woods would gather around the barn and look at it admiringly. + +One day, a hunter was walking through the woods. He saw the barn and stopped to admire it. He then took out his gun and decided to shoot it. + +A little rabbit who had been watching the hunter suddenly jumped in front of the barn and shouted, “No, stop! Don’t shoot the barn!†+ +The hunter looked surprised. “What? Why not?†he asked. + +“Because the barn is famous,†the rabbit said. “It belongs to everyone in the woods. Please don’t harm it.†+ +The hunter thought about what the rabbit had said and then put his gun away. He apologized to the rabbit and thanked him for stopping him. Ever since that day, the barn has been protected and the animals gather around it every day to admire it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. He had an incredible imagination! Every day he would take his paint, his brush and his razor and draw beautiful pictures. + +One night, Max was dreaming of a magical place filled with brilliant colors. Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name. It was a fairy! She said to Max, "I want you to paint a beautiful masterpiece!" + +Max immediately went to his room and grabbed the paint, brush and razor. He then began to paint the most incredible painting he had ever seen! When he finished, the fairy was very pleased and said, "Max, you have done a terrific job! Your painting is beautiful!" + +Max was so happy he wanted to show everyone. He ran home and showed his family his incredible painting. They were so amazed and couldn't believe Max had created such a beautiful piece of art. They were so proud of him! + +The moral of the story is that with imagination and determination, anything is possible! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old. One day, she saw an ancient bicycle with a long chain attached to it. Jane wanted to ride it, so she asked her mom if she could. Her mom said yes, so Jane hopped on the ancient bike with a big smile on her face. + +Jane started to pedal the bike around her front yard. The chain clinked with each turn of the crank. It was so much fun! She rode the bike around and around, feeling the sun on her face, and the wind in her hair. + +Pretty soon, her mom called her inside for lunch. Jane was sad to stop riding, but she obeyed her mom. She got off the bicycle, and gave it one last look. She would come back soon to ride it again. +The sun was shining brightly and Bob was outside playing with his toys. He had a pile of junk that he had collected over the last few days. His mommy came out and saw Bob playing with it. + +"Bob, that's junk," said his mom. "You should leave it alone and play with something else." + +Bob shook his head and said, "No, mom! This is my stuff, I want to keep it." + +His mom was getting upset. "No, Bob. You can't keep this junk. It is not good for you. It's time to leave it and play something else." + +Bob was so mad and he started stomping his feet. He didn't want to leave the junk behind! + +"OK, Bob," said his mom with a hum of understanding. "I will give you something special if you leave the junk and play with something else. I think you will like it." + +Bob was happy. He never said no to something special! So, he quickly left the junk and went to play his new toy. It was a good toy and he was so happy to have it. +Once upon a time there were two brothers. Their names were Jack and Lucas. One day they went to the store. They saw a toy that included a wire and it was very cheap. + +Jack said, "Oh look Lucas, a toy with a wire! It looks really fun. I really want it." + +Lucas replied, "It's very cheap, maybe we should buy it!". + +Jack decided to buy the toy, but Lucas hesitated. He said to Jack, "If it's too cheap, there must be something wrong with it. We better be careful". + +Jack said, "Don't worry Lucas. We can use it carefully and it will be ok." + +And so Jack bought the toy and both Jack and Lucas were very happy. They enjoyed playing with the toy, but they made sure to be careful with the wire. + +This story teaches us never to be tricked by something that is too cheap. It's important to be careful and check for quality before buying something. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was playing outside with her doll and her great red scarf. +But then came a big dog! The dog started to bark and shake its tail. +"Go away!" shouted Lucy. But the dog just came closer and closer. + +Lucy was so scared that she started to shake. She tried to move away, but the dog just followed her. Suddenly, the dog jumped and snatched away Lucy's red scarf! + +Lucy was very sad. With tears in her eyes, she watched the dog running away with her scarf. She could only stand there and cry. +The end. +One day, a little girl named Pam was having breakfast. She was excited to find a large bowl of cereal in front of her and was eager to dig in. + +Pam's mom smiled at her. "I'm so glad you're happy," she said. "But don't forget to eat it slowly." + +Pam tried to obey her mom. She didn't want to struggle, but the cereal was so delicious. She could hardly resist the urge to quickly devour the bowl. + +Eventually, Pam managed to finish the cereal at a reasonable pace. She was very grateful that she listened to her mom, because she was much more satisfied with the slow and steady way. + +At the end of breakfast, Pam said to her mom, "Thank you, Mommy. I'm so glad I got to eat the cereal!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Me too, my dear. Glad you enjoyed it!" +Once upon a time, there was a young man who liked to wander around in the city. He trusted he was reliable and nothing bad would ever happen. + +But one day, he wandered too far, and got lost. He was so scared. He tried to find his way home, but he couldn't. He started to cry. + +Suddenly, an old man appeared. He said he would help the young man get back home - but only if he followed him. But the young man didn't feel like he could trust the old man. + +So he said no, and kept on wandering. But he never made it back home. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a big castle. Inside it, there was a beautiful princess with a shiny crown on her head. One day, she decided to take a swim in the castle's moat. It was a tough swim but the princess loved it. She splashed around in the water and laughed. + +Suddenly, she saw a little fish swimming towards her. +"Hi!", said the fish. "I am Cozy and I'd like to welcome you to my home. Can I have a look at your pretty crown?" +The princess slowly handed her crown to the fish. Cozy looked at it carefully and then suddenly, he jumped backwards and SPLASHED into the water. + +The princess screamed and called for help, but it was too late. Cozy was long gone. The princess was so sad that she never returned to the castle's moat again. +Once upon a time, there lived a deaf dog called Daisy. Daisy loved playing in the garden and chasing after the celery that grew in the garden. But one day, the garden bell started to ring. Daisy heard nothing, but the other animals heard the ringing. + +The animals gathered together and wondered what the ringing meant. Daisy came to join them. “What’s that sound?†she asked. + +A fox said, “It’s the garden bell ringing.†+ +“I can’t hear it,†Daisy said sadly. “I’m deaf.†+ +A kind rabbit said, “That’s okay. Let’s look around and see if we can find out what’s going on.†+ +So the animals set off to investigate the ringing bell. After exploring the garden, they came to a little door at the bottom of the garden. The door was slightly ajar and the bell was ringing from inside. + +“It must be coming from inside the door,†said Daisy. + +The animals opened the door and they found a tiny fairy. She was holding a celery stalk and ringing the bell with it. + +“I’ve been ringing the bell because I have something exciting to tell you,†the fairy said. The animals were so excited to hear the +Billy was an excited 3 year old, for today was the day of the big parade! His mum had promised a new, furry teddy bear as a surprise if he behaved well. + +Billy and his mum went to the parade, and soon, the cheerful music started. Bright flags danced in the wind and everyone waved them happily. Suddenly, something furry and white caught Billy's eye. He saw it was a huge white bear and it had a big red flag on its back. He knew it was the same bear! + +The gang cheered as the big bear slowly marched towards them. Everybody was happy. Then, to everyone's surprise, the bear stopped and shouted, "Welcome everyone! I'm here to give you a surprise!" + +Billy had no idea what the surprise was but he was sure it was something special. He was happy and excited to find out on that day. Billy's mum took out the new, furry teddy bear and welcomed him as her special guest. + +At that moment, Billy knew that the surprise was the teddy bear. He smiled with joy, feeling welcomed by both the bear and his mum. +Tommy and Dragon were best friends. They enjoyed spending time together and playing all sorts of games. + +One day, they were playing in the garden. Dragon asked Tommy if he wanted some ice. Tommy nodded in agreement but then he noticed something ugly next to the ice. + +Dragon saw it too and said: "Oh, that's just an old shoe, don't worry about it." But Tommy refused to touch the ice and demanded that Dragon remove the shoe first. Dragon smiled and happily obliged. + +Once the shoe was gone, Tommy happily accepted the ice and thanked Dragon. After that, they continued to have fun, playing together in the garden all afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly frog. He wanted to borrow an object, so he hopped to a nearby river. When he arrived, he saw a small fish sitting near the water. + +"Excuse me, small fish," said the friendly frog, "Can I borrow an object?" + +The small fish was alert, but he replied, "Yes, of course you can borrow an object". The friendly frog was so grateful and thanked the small fish. Then, he hopped away with the borrowed object. + +After the friendly frog was gone, an eagle swooped down and caught the small fish, who was too slow to escape. The moral of this story is, be careful who you lend to and do not be too trusting! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was gifted, which meant she was very smart. One day, it was Lily's birthday. To celebrate the special day, her parents gave her a gift. + +When Lily opened the gift, she was very surprised. Inside was a sparkly necklace! Lily hugged her mom and dad and said, "Thank you!" + +Lily was very happy and wanted to wear the necklace right away. She put the necklace on and ran outside to show it to her friends. When they saw it, they were so excited and said, "It's so pretty! You look so special!" + +Lily felt extra happy because of the necklace. She knew that by wearing it, she had gained something special. She was also proud that her parents gave her such a wonderful gift. +One day, Joe was playing a game with his friends. They were trying to catch a piano. It was a big one so they used their hands to catch it. Joe was the most reliable out of all his friends. + +"You can do it Joe," shouted one of his friends. + +"I will try my best," replied Joe confidently. + +Joe reached out, trying his hardest to catch the piano. He stretched out as far as he could and finally, Joe caught it! Everyone cheered and Joe smiled with joy. + +He had caught the piano. +Once upon a time there lived a kind, thoughtful little boy called John. + +One day, John was walking through the park when he noticed a thief. She was stealing apples from a nearby tree. John didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he shouted to the thief: "Please stop! That's not right." + +The thief was scared. She quickly put the apples back and tried to run away. + +John called after her "Wait! I want to help you." + +The thief stopped and looked back. She nervously asked: "Please, why do you want to help me?" + +John smiled and said "I think you are a nice person, and I want to offer you something to eat." + +The thief was surprised. She had never been treated so kindly before. She accepted John's generous offer and thanked him for his thoughtfulness. + +John and the thief shared the food and had a nice chat. From then on, John and the thief were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted child named Aleena. She was very curious and always full of questions. + +One day, her grandma asked her what she would like to do. Aleena said she wanted to explore outside. So, her grandma recommended to Aleena that they explore the woods on a foggy day. + +Aleena was excited and smiled. She loved the fog and liked to imagine it was a magical place. Immediately, she put on her coat and prepared to go outside. + +When they got to the woods, Aleena was amazed. There was a strange fog everywhere she looked. She was so excited that she started running around, giggling with joy. + +Aleena's grandma smiled and watched her curiously explore the fog. She was thankful that she had recommended the trip, it made Aleena so happy. + +The little girl and her grandma had a wonderful time. After a few hours, they decided to go home. Both of them agreed that it was a magical day and they promised to do it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had a model of a house that she loved to play with. She filled the model with soft toys and furniture, making it a lovely place for her to explore. + +One day, Sally was examining the model when she heard a noise coming from the living room. She rushed to the living room and saw a giant in the middle of her house! + +"Oh my!", she exclaimed. + +The giant looked ashamed. "I'm sorry for intruding", he said. "I was just looking for a soft pillow to rest on." + +Sally understood how the giant felt and wanted to help. She grabbed a few of her soft toys from her model, and placed them on the floor. + +The giant thanked her and melted away in the night. From then onwards, the model was full of magic and friendship. +Once upon a time there lived a little baby, who was very thirsty. He went to the kitchen and asked his Mommy for something to drink. She smiled and said, "Let me make you something special." She filled a cup with water and added a few shakes of something spicy. The baby tasted it and said, "It's yummy! What is it?" + +Mommy smiled again and said, "It's a spicy drink called horchata. It will help you sleep better at night." The little baby was excited. He said, "I want to sleep in my crib with horchata!" + +His Mommy laughed and said, "No, it is not for drinking in bed. You can drink horchata in the morning before school. Then the night time drink is just water." The little baby was disappointed but he understood. + +The next morning, when the little baby woke up, he found his crib filled with a cool, soothing liquid. His Mommy was standing there with a smile on her face. She said, "I wanted to show you what horchata looks like when it is not in a cup. So I let it soak your crib overnight. Now you can feel how yummy it is with your own body!" + +The little baby smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I love horchata!" He sunk into the liquid, feeling the spiciness in every inch of +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Iris who liked to admire pretty things. She especially liked wearing sunglasses because they made her feel very special. So one day, she put on her sunglasses and went into the garden to admire the butterflies and the flowers. + +At first, Iris was very excited about all the colours and shapes she could see. But then she looked up at the sky, which was a calm and peaceful blue. As she looked around the garden, she felt much happier and more relaxed than before. + +Iris decided that something peaceful like the sky is even better to admire than anything else. She thought about how nice it would be if all of the world was peaceful like that, and everyone could be happy. She smiled to herself and put her sunglasses back on, ready to go and show her friends what she had learnt. + +The moral of Iris' story is that it is important to admire the simple things in life that make you feel peaceful, as they can make you feel happy and relaxed. +Blaze was a smart 3 year old. He had a classmate, Bob, who was always teasing him and didn't like that Blaze was so smart. One day, Blaze was walking home from school with his package when Bob came up to him and started teasing. "I'm smarter than you," Bob said. Blaze said nothing, but just nod and kept walking. + +That night, Blaze opened his package and found a secret note. The note said that if Blaze wanted to prove to Bob that he was smarter, he should come to the park the next morning. Blaze was surprised, but nodded in agreement and knew he had to go. + +The next morning Blaze went to the park. When he got there, he saw Bob looking disappointed. "You solved the secret code! I can't believe it," Bob said. Blaze smiled and nodded. He had just proven that he was smarter than Bob! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Karen. She was 3 years old and had a little red wagon. One day Karen decided to take her wagon to the park. + +When she got to the park, Karen saw a very tall tree. It looked perfect, so Karen decided to climb it. She was almost at the top when she heard a strange sound coming from behind her. + +Karen turned around and saw a big green monster with red eyes! Karen was scared and started to cry. + +The monster said, "Don't be scared, little one. My name is Lenny and I'm friendly. I'm here to take you to the toilet if you trust me." + +Karen nodded and Lenny lifted her up and placed her in the wagon. He then pushed the wagon to the toilet. As soon as Karen got off, Lenny smiled and said, "See, everything is perfect now." + +Karen thanked Lenny and they both went back to the park. From that day on, Karen and Lenny both trusted each other. +One day, there was a nosy tutor who decided to go to the park. He looked around and saw a girl playing in the sandbox. He decided to display his magic tricks to the girl. + +He waved his wand and a rabbit appeared in his hat. He smiled at the girl and asked her to come closer. + +Just then, the girl's mom came running over. She glared at the nosy tutor. "Why are you trying to talk to my daughter?" the mom asked angrily. + +The nosy tutor was taken aback by the mom's reaction. He stammered a bit and said, "I just wanted to show her my magic tricks." + +The mom replied sternly, "I don't think it's appropriate for a tutor to display their magic tricks to a 3-year-old. Please leave." + +The nosy tutor was embarrassed and quickly left the park. He learned his lesson and knew not to be so nosy in the future. +A child and their mom are walking in the city one rainy day. The child is feeling miserable and lonely. The mom spots a subway station and decides to take the child for a ride. + +The mom says, "Let's take the subway, it will be fun!" The child's face brightens and they run towards the entrance. + +The two of them sit together on the subway and Mom points out the melting skyscrapers outside the window. The child watches with excitement as the buildings slide further away. + +The gloomy day passes quickly and the sun comes out. The child and Mom step outside, their faces glowing from the bittersweet experience. The child points up to the sky, feeling much less miserable. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird that could fly. Every day he soared in the sky and enjoyed the view. He saw a video in the sky one day and got curious. He flew closer and closer until he was right in front of it. Suddenly, the bird got sucked into the video and couldn't fly out. He got stuck in the small video and couldn't escape. The poor bird called for help but no one could hear him. He was stuck in the video forever. +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Jane. They were playing in John’s backyard. Jane noticed a big tree full of leaves. She asked John if she could climb it. + +John said “Yes, you can. It looks nice.†+ +So Jane started to climb the tree. She was so excited she almost forgot about the clock. + +Jane asked “What time is it?†+ +John said “It’s almost evening. We have to yield soon.†+ +They both stayed in the tree for a bit longer and then they yielded. They waved goodbye and Jane went home. It was a nice day. +Once upon a time there was a bear named Patch. Patch was different from other bears. He was much fancier than all of the other bears. He had a bright yellow jacket and a fancy hat. + +One day, Patch was walking in the woods when he saw a cabin in the distance. He decided to go into the cabin to explore. Inside he found a small box. He tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy. + +Suddenly, he heard a small voice. It was coming from inside the box! The voice said, "Patch, if you really want to open the box, use your fancy hat. Lift it off the box and the box will open". + +Patch was surprised but he decided to do as the voice said. He took off his fancy hat and lifted it off the box. Sure enough, the box opened and inside he found a magical wand! Patch was so excited and couldn't wait to explore the forest with his new wand. He had no idea what kind of adventures he was about to have! +Once upon a time, there was a happy family - Mama, Papa, and two little kids. Mama and Papa were very kind, and they loved the kids very much. + +One day, Papa was feeling angry and he said, "I don't like something that one of the kids did, and I'm going to tear it up!" Even though Mama asked him not to do it, he was too ignorant to listen and tore it up anyway. + +The two kids had scared and sad faces, but Papa wasn't paying attention to them. The kids knew that something bad was about to happen, but they didn't know what. + +Suddenly, Mama jumped up and said, "That's enough! We are a family and family members don't do things like this!" Papa felt ashamed, he stopped and hugged the kids. He knew he had made a mistake and he was sorry. + +That day the family learned that even though it is hard, it is important to be kind to each other and listen to one another. They hugged each other and promised to never tear things apart again. +"Mummy, why is it so hot?" asked the curious three year old. + +"That's the sun," mummy replied. "It gives us its heat." + +The little girl looked up at the big ball of heat in the sky and wondered how it could be so big and powerful. + +Mummy smiled and said, "I'll teach you more about the sun. It is a very fragile thing and we must respect it and take care of it." + +The little girl nodded and ran off to play with her friends. She was excited to share what she had learned about the sun. + +Mummy watched proudly as the little girl taught her friends about the power of the sun and its warmth. +Once there was a young boy who wanted to sail away and explore the world. He told his parents he was going to build himself a boat and sail away. His parents said no and told him that he was too young to go away like that. + +The young boy was determined to set sail and went to the shore to start building his boat. He worked hard and managed to build his boat with logs and leaves. + +When his boat was ready, he asked his parents if he could go and they said yes but warned him to be wise and not to go too far away. + +The young boy set sail and sailed for a long time. He didn't pay attention to his parents' advice and sailed further and further away. + +Eventually the young boy got caught in a bad storm and his boat started to sink. He tried to wash away the rain but he was too small to manage it. The wise ocean was too powerful and eventually the boat was swallowed up. + +The young boy never returned and his parents never saw him again. +Once, there was an infant and her family. They lived in a modest house near the forest. The infant was so small and cute. + +One day, the mother of the infant told her to go to the forest. The mother wanted to separate the infant from the rest of the family. The infant had to go alone. + +The infant started to cry. She did not want to leave. But she had to obey her mother. + +The infant went to the forest and she was scared. Then, a huge bear showed up! The infant screamed, but it was too late. The bear quickly swallowed her. The family would never see her again. + +The bear was happy, but the family was sad. They were separated from their sweet infant forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat. He liked to move around and explore the world. He moved around the house and found lots of fun things to do. One day he moved outside to play in the garden. He saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. He moved around quickly, but couldn't catch the butterfly. He tried again and again until he was too tired and sleepy to move. + +The little cat curled up in the grass and fell asleep. He dreamt of playing in the garden and chasing the butterfly. When he woke up, he moved again. He moved around looking for something to eat. He found a little bowl of food and quickly ate it up. Then he moved off to find more fun things to do! +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She had a big, happy smile and a very reliable group of friends. One day they had a great plan to go to the park and play, but the girl had a problem. She could not find her waist! She looked and looked, but it was not to be seen. + +Her friends were so kind. They tried to help her look and joked about how she would never find it! Even though they were joking, they were all still worried. Finally, one of the friends noticed something strange in the round bush. Sure enough, the waist was there! + +The girl was so relieved, she clapped and smiled from ear to ear. Her reliable friends laughed and congratulated her on finding it. She thanked them for their help and together they went to the park to have a wonderful time. + +The end. +Once there were two friends, Sammy and Chris. Sammy was playful and loved to play outside. Chris liked to watch, so they often played together. + +One day, Sammy took out some dough that her mom had made. It looked so soft and yellow. She started to shape it and make different things. + +Chris watched Sammy as she pressed and rolled the dough. He asked her, "What are you making?" Sammy smiled and said, "I'm making a funny face. Let's make a face together!" + +Chris and Sammy worked together and the funny face was soon finished. They laughed as they looked at their creation. Then Sammy added a hat, and they laughed even more. + +Suddenly, they heard someone coming. So they paused and waited for the surprise. It was Sammy's mom, and she was smiling. She said, "I'm so proud of how you two made that funny face!" They both beamed with joy and hugged their mom. + +The playful friends spent the rest of the afternoon playing, laughing and enjoying their special moment. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. One was a painter, and the other was a hairy monster. The monster moved around making it difficult for the painter to do his work. + +The painter shouted to the monster, "Please stop moving! You're making it hard for me to work!" But the monster wouldn't listen. He kept on moving wherever he pleased. + +The painter became frustrated, so he said, "If you don't stop, something bad will happen!" But the monster kept on moving, laughing as he went. + +Suddenly, a huge rock came from the sky and landed on the painter, squashing him flat. The monster was so upset, he jumped on the rock and started to cry. All that was left of the painter was his hairy brush. + +The end. +Lisa was feeling worried. She was standing in the kitchen, looking out of the window. She sighed. + +"What's wrong?" asked her mom. + +"I was just thinking about what to make for dinner," replied Lisa. + +"Well, why don't we have some beef?" suggested her mom. + +"Great idea!" said Lisa. She smiled as she started to get the beef from the fridge. + +"There you go," said her mom as she handed her the beef. + +Lisa was so relieved and smiled. She was no longer worried. She put the beef into the pan and sighed with relief. She was happy that dinner would be ready soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, he decided to march off on an adventure. He marched and marched until he reached a beautiful meadow. + +John smiled when he saw the meadow. It was so colorful! He saw flowers of every color - pink, blue, yellow and red. As he looked around the meadow, he noticed a path that was leading to the left. + +"Oh! I wonder where this path leads," thought John. So he decided to march down the path to see. + +As he marched, he said to himself, "Left, left, left" as way of helping him remember which way he was going. Then, suddenly, he came to a stop. What did he see? A parade of animals - bears, monkeys, ducks and cats - marching in a circle. + +John smiled. "This is so much fun!" he said to himself. He joined the parade, marching around and around the meadow with the colorful animals. They all laughed and sang until the sun went down. + +John waved goodbye to all the animals as he marched home. He had enjoyed his adventure so much, and couldn't wait to come back tomorrow. +Once upon a time, two friends named Jake and Sally were playing in the garden. Jake was picking flowers when he noticed a dessert in the middle of the garden. He pointed to the dessert and asked Sally, "Can I have it?". + +Sally shook her head. "No, Jake. That dessert belongs to somebody else. We must separate from it." + +Jake was disappointed but then saw a deep pond at the side of the garden. He was curious and asked Sally, "What's there?". + +Sally smiled and said, "It's a pond. If we promise to keep it clean, the pond can be our dessert." + +They agreed not to touch the other dessert and headed towards the pond. Jake and Sally had a blast by the pond, playing with the water and watching the fish swimming in it. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to separate from something that doesn't belong to you. It is always better to find something else that you can enjoy and leave the other person's things alone. +Once upon a time, there was an eagle called Rocky. Rocky lived in the forest and was very happy. One day, Rocky decided to fly into the sky. Rocky stretched and spread his wings, feeling brave. + +Just then, a tiny angel called Tina flew to him. Tina smiled and said, " Rocky, I think you can go higher. Please fly up and release your wings! ". + +Rocky felt happy and he flew up very high. His wings opened wider and wider until they almost touched the clouds. His flight was graceful and modest. Rocky felt free and enjoyed his journey. + +When he descended to the ground, Tina clapped her hands and said, "Well done, Rocky! you flew higher than ever before!". Rocky was proud of himself and flew back home, dreaming of a next flight. +Once upon a time, three best friends - Lucy, Max, and Benj - went on an adventure. They arrived at a huge harbor and saw many boats. + +"Let's take a boat and explore," said Max with excitement. + +"We can't just take a boat. We need a plan," said Benj. + +"Yes, a successful plan!" added Lucy. + +So the three friends talked and included an idea to make sure their plan would be successful. They decided to ask a sailor for help. + +The sailor smiled at them and said, "If you work together, I'm sure you can find a way to make your plan successful. Come with me." + +So the three friends followed the sailor and he taught them how to take care of the boat. They worked hard, and soon their plan was successful. + +The moral of the story is that if you include teamwork, you can be successful. +Once upon a time, two friends, Sam and Nat, decided to design something special. Nat wanted to make something great, so they both decided to make a lightning machine. + +They gathered lots of wood and metal, and worked all afternoon to design the machine. + +"Let's see if it works," said Nat. + +Sam hit the switch and light up the machine, and sparks flew everywhere in the room. + +Suddenly, there was a loud crack and a big flash of light. + +Nat and Sam looked at each other with fear in their eyes. They had created a lightning storm. + +The storm raged for hours, creating huge amounts of damage. Everything around them was destroyed. + +Finally, the storm passed, but the damage was done. Nat and Sam had caused great destruction, and their friendship ended that day. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird named Rose. Rose loved to sing and she would sing all day long. One day, Rose was singing when she smelled a nice perfume nearby. She fluttered over to find its source. + +"Hello," said a friendly voice. Rose was surprised to find a fairy standing there. + +"Who are you?" asked Rose. + +"I am the fairy of perfume," the fairy said, smiling. "My Perfume is so special because it smells so nice. Would you like to try it?" + +Rose was very excited. She nodded yes, and the fairy waved her wand. Suddenly, Rose was filled with a lovely scent, like a garden in springtime! + +"Thank you!" said Rose, breathing in the beautiful scent. + +The fairy smiled. "You're very welcome. Now, why don't you show me what a pretty bird like you can do? Can you sing for me?" + +Rose was delighted. She opened her mouth, and began to sing her happiest song. The fairy clapped along, and listened to every note of Rose's beautiful voice. When Rose was finished, the fairy said, "That was wonderful! You should come back and sing for me again soon." + +Rose smiled and flew away, still feeling the effects of the fairy's special perfume. She sang the whole way home, feeling very happy. +The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Tom and his friends were walking along when they heard a loud noise. They stopped and listened closely. + +"What is that noise?", one of them asked. + +Tom answered, "I think it is coming from the volcano." + +The friends were scared and did not know what to do. But Tom was reliable and suggested that they should go and see what was happening. So, they slowly walked to the volcano. + +As they got nearer, the noise became louder and louder. Suddenly, they realised that the noise was a roar! + +The friends were very frightened and ran back as quick as they could. The volcano was rumbling and a big red cloud was rising from it. They were worried it might explode and were glad they had not stayed any longer. + +The volcano erupted and shook the ground. It was an awful sight and a very bad ending to their adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called John. He was only three years old. One day, John was in his garden and he saw a small seed on the ground. He looked around and noticed a pot nearby. He smiled and picked up the seed. + +John put the seed in the pot. Then he patted it and said, “Grow little seed, grow!†+ +He watered it every day with his watering can and soon, the small seed began to grow. + +John was so excited. He said,"Look! It's growing!" + +After a few days, the seed had grown into a big and beautiful plant. John was so happy! He wanted to show it to his Mom. + +John: “Mom, look! I grew a plant!†+ +Mom: "Oh, that's wonderful! Here, have a snack to celebrate." + +John smiled and thanked his Mom. He was so excited, he ate the snack so quickly. + +John smiled and said, "That was a good snack, Mom!" +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named David. He lived with his mother in a small house. One day, David asked his mother: "Mummy, why are we poor?" His mother looked at him lovingly, and explained: "We are poor because we don't know how to use herbs. Herbs are special plants that can help us when we are sick, or when we don't have enough food or money." + +David listening attentively, nodded his head. He decided he would do something to try and help. He went outside and found some herbs in the garden. He spent his days taking care of them and learning about their uses. + +David's hard work paid off. He gathered herbs and sold them in the market when his family needed money. His mother was so proud of him. + +The moral of this story is that even though you might be poor, if you know how to use herbs, you will be able to help your family. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl who liked to have fun. One day, she was feeling hot and sticky so she asked her mom if she could take a shower. Her mom said, "Yes, it's time for a shower". + +The little girl put on her bathing suit and ran to the bathroom. She was so excited to take a shower. She stepped into the shower, closed her eyes and felt the warm water on her skin. + +When she finished, she stepped out of the shower and sighed with happiness. She felt so refreshed and energized. She asked her mom to repeat what she had said and her mom said, "It's time for a shower, again". The little girl smiled and skipped back to the bathroom. She knew she would have fun in the shower, again. +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl named Madie. She loved to wander around places, looking for something exciting and different. + +One day, while Madie was wandering around town, she noticed something strange. At the end of the street there was a small box with her name on it. Being creative, Madie was sure it was a gift for her! + +Madie quickly opened the box and found a wondrous surprise inside. Inside the box was a bright set of paints and colorful paper. Madie clapped her hands together excitedly and danced around in joy. + +That night, Madie's mom saw the box of art supplies and asked Madie if she had opened it. Madie shyly replied, “Yesâ€. Mom smiled and said, “Go ahead and be creative with it, my dear!†+ +Madie spent the rest of the evening painting beautiful pictures and drawing exciting patterns. It was the best gift she ever received. +Mummy and Billy drove to the museum in the car. They had never been there before but they were both excited. On the way, tbey saw a lot of animals and Billy laughed. + +When they got to the museum, a kind man showed them round. He explained all the things they saw and told them all the stories. Billy was amazed at the things he learn and all the things to do. + +At the end of the trip, Mummy asked the kind man, "How can I show Billy how much I appreciate your help?" The man smiled and replied, "Give him lots of hugs and kisses and be extra kind to him." + +Mummy and Billy smiled, thanked the kind man, got back in the car and drove home. They had an amazing day full of adventure and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Sam who wanted to fly. He looked up to the sky and said to himself, "I wish I could fly!" He spread his arms and tried to flap them like wings, but nothing happened. He was sad. + +Then, Sam saw a bird flying above him, and he called out. "Oh bird, can you help me fly?" + +The bird smiled and said, "Of course I can. All you need to do is believe, and you will fly." + +Sam was so grateful. He was excited and he started running around, believing he could fly. + +Suddenly, Sam felt something on his tail. He turned around and saw a fox. + +The fox winked and said, "I can help you fly too. All you need to do is give me your tail." + +Sam was scared, and he quickly said, "No thank you." He didn't want to give up his tail. + +The fox smiled and said, "That's ok. Believe in yourself, and you can still fly. Everything you need is inside of you." + +Sam was happy and he nodded. He knew the fox was right. + +He closed his eyes and believed, and he started to rise off the ground. He flew higher and higher. + +Sam was so happy and he was filled with joy. + +The moral +Once upon a time there was a kind old lady who liked to create things. She made funny hats and wallets out of cloth scraps. One day she was so tired that she didn't feel like creating anymore. + +The old lady had a 3 year old granddaughter called Kate who wanted to help. She saw the old lady's fabrics and asked, "Granny, what can I create?" + +The old lady was very happy and she smiled. "Let's make a wallet together," she said. + +So Kate and her granny worked together and they used buttons and cloth to make the wallet. When they were finished, Kate was very proud of her creation. She hugged her granny and said, "Thank you for helping me." + +The old lady's heart felt warm. She was no longer tired and said, "Thank you for helping me too." +Once upon a time there was chubby Pig and Squirrel. They were in the countryside and Squirrel had an acorn in his hands. Pig wanted the acorn, but Squirrel wouldn't give it to him. Pig got so angry he started to yell. "Give me the acorn!" + +Squirrel yelled back, "No! This acorn is mine, not yours!" + +Pig started to get even more angry. "I want it now!" he yelled. + +But Squirrel was too quick for him. He ran away as fast as he could and Pig couldn't catch him. The acorn stayed safe in Squirrel's hands. + +The moral of the story is that it's not nice to yell when you want something from someone else. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny named Jerry. He was hopping through the forest one day when he came across a huge, dull button. He was curious, so he decided to take a bite to see what it tasted like. + +"Oh my! That sure was an interesting taste," exclaimed Jerry. + +At that moment, the button began to move and a voice emerged from it. + +"Hey! That tickles!" said the button. "That's my nose you're biting!" + +Jerry was so shocked he hopped away as fast as he could! He had never seen a talking button before! From then on, Jerry decided to stay away from dull buttons and only bite carrots. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jordan and Beatrice. They were both very happy and loved playing together. + +One day they decided to go on a picnic. They had fun playing games in the park and eating yummy food. But towards the end of the day, Beatrice was feeling very dizzy and was not feeling well. + +Jordan was worried, so he ran to the nearby house and called an ambulance. Soon the nice ambulance arrived at the park and the doctors helped Beatrice. + +Afterwards, Jordan and Beatrice were both happy, and Jordan's mom said, "Jordan, that shows us how important it is to keep being a good friend and to stay alert for when our friends might need help. That was really nice of you to call an ambulance for Beatrice". + +Jordan smiled and promised to always keep alert and help his friends in need. +Once upon a time, there was a lawyer who wanted to spend some time away. He was feeling very distant, so he decided to go on a journey. + +The lawyer packed his bag with everything he needed and set off far away. He walked and walked until he reached a beautiful countryside. Everywhere he looked, he could see stunning views and lovely animals. He was so happy that he started to run and spend time exploring all the wonderful things he had found. + +He stopped to smell the flowers and to watch the birds play in the sky. He spent a lot of time walking, looking around and having fun. Then, suddenly, it was time to go. So, he said goodbye to his new friends and thanked the countryside for the wonderful experiences he had had. + +The lawyer returned home feeling refreshed and happy, and he knew his journey was worth it. He was no longer distant, and he had realized how important it was to take time for yourself. +One day, a little girl named Sally was playing in the park with her daddy. She saw a cute dog and asked her daddy: "Can I pet it?" + +Her daddy said: "Yes, but don't forget to put on your mask." Sally put on her cute little mask and petted the dog. + +But then, something strange happened. The dog started to spray a bad smell. Sally and her daddy yelled: "Ewww!" + +Sally was worried, but her daddy said: "It's alright, Sally. That just shows us why it's important to wear a mask around animals. That way you won't get sprayed!" + +Moral of the story: Always wear a mask when you're near animals, just in case they spray. +Mum and Dad were getting ready for their holiday. They were very excited and they wanted to make sure they had everything they needed. + +Mum pulled out a big yellow bag from the cupboard. She put it on the table and said to Dad, "Let's unpack the bag!" +Dad got to work and began taking out clothes, books and toys. As he unpacked the bag, he took out a big blue tie. He smiled and said to Mum, "This will be perfect for our holiday!" + +Mum and Dad finished packing the bag and then it was time to go. They got into the car and drove away. + +After a long drive, Mum and Dad arrived at their destination. They were tired, but excited to explore their new surroundings. + +Mum and Dad stepped out of the car and Mum put on the blue tie. They hugged and Dad said, "Let's get unpacking, then. We have a holiday to enjoy!" + +Mum and Dad laughed and began unpack the bag and setting up their holiday home. Soon they were relaxing, happy and ready to explore their new home. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy bear called Bob. Bob loved to take long naps and one afternoon he was sleeping in a meadow near a statue. + +Suddenly Bob heard a voice calling out, “Bob! Wake up!†He opened his eyes to find a small rabbit, standing on the statue looking at him. + +“What are you doing?†exclaimed Bob, “Why did you wake me up?†+ +The rabbit looked sad and asked, “Can you help me? There’s a naughty owl living in the tree nearby and he won’t let us sleep. He insists that you come and help us.†+ +Bob got up and yawned, “Ok, I will come and help you.†+ +When Bob reached the tree, the naughty owl was perched atop a branch, hooting and scolding. Bob climbed the tree and climbed onto the same branch as the owl. He looked the owl in the eye and said, “It’s time to go and find somewhere else to sleep!†+ +The owl scowled, but with a final hoot, it flew away. + +The small rabbit and Bob waved goodbye, and Bob returned to the meadow and his statue, feeling much less sleepy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Alice. Alice was just three years old and was always curious. + +Alice's mom had a secret box of rewards, but she would never let Alice open it. This made Alice even more curious, so one day she asked her mom a question. + +"Mom, can I have a reward?" said Alice. + +Alice's mom replied, "You have to do something special to earn a reward. Do you think you can do it?" + +Alice nodded her head and ran off to the garden. It was very dirty and full of weeds. But Alice wasn't scared. She worked hard and made the garden clean and tidy. + +When she was finished, Alice ran back to her mom. "Mom, I made the garden look nice. Can I have a reward now?" + +Alice's mom was very proud of her and gave her the biggest reward from the box. Alice was so excited and thanked her mom for the lovely reward. + +The end. +Frank had a special day planned. He couldn’t wait! He was so excited and he put on his most fancy clothes for the day. + +He and his dad went out to the backyard and dad showed him a pipe that was lying in the grass. + +“What’s this, Dad?†Frank asked. + +“It’s a special pipe,†his dad said. “Sometimes it can do things, so today I want you to lay on it and see what happens.†+ +Frank did as he was told and lay on the pipe in the grass. He felt silly but he figured it must be something special if his dad said so. + +Suddenly, something amazing and fancy happened. The pipe started to move and rose up into the sky! Frank was so surprised he laughed and laughed. He was magic flying on a pipe! + +It was the best night ever for Frank and he was so glad his dad had thought of this special plan. He couldn’t wait to try it again! +Once upon a time there was an ugly button. People looked at it and made faces. Everyone thought it was horrid and it made them sad. + +One day a small girl saw the button and said, "I like it." Everyone was surprised at this and thought it was odd. + +The girl took the button over to a nearby bench and started to play with it. She pushed it, turned it and looked at it. "What is this button for," she asked. + +Nobody knew. But then, from across the street, a man called out "Come on over here and I'll show you what it does." Everyone was curious and so the little girl went to see what the man had to say. + +When she arrived, he told her, "If you press this button, something amazing will happen". The girl pushed the button and suddenly the ugliness disappeared. Everyone looked at the button in amazement and began to smile! +The sun was high in the sky, and a mule was slowly walking down the road. The mule had been walking for hours, and was very miserable. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. When he turned around, he saw a little boy standing there. "I am very thirsty," the boy said. "Can you help me?" + +The mule thought for a moment. He felt too exhausted to help the boy. He shook his head and kept walking. + +The little boy stopped and watched as the mule walked away. But then he shouted, "Why won't you help me? Do you not care?" + +The mule stopped and turned around. He knew he could not leave the boy all alone in the middle of the road. He had to help. + +The mule walked to the little boy and allowed him to climb onto his back. Slowly, but surely, the mule and the little boy made it home. + +When the little boy's mother saw them, she ran out of the house and hugged her son. She thanked the mule for bringing him home safe. The mule smiled and continued on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny. The bunny loved to jump, so it would jump everywhere. One day, the bunny jumped onto the floor in its house. It kept jumping, and jumping, and jumping! Soon the bunny was hopping around the floor like it was playing a game. + +The bunny was so proud of itself, jumping up and down and having so much fun! Next, the bunny ran around in circles, while bouncing as high as it could. Its little feet barely touched the floor in between jumps. + +Finally, after lots of jumping, the bunny felt a bit tired. It lay down on the floor for a little rest. But it couldn't stay still for long, and after a few minutes, it was jumping again. + +The bunny was so happy it enjoyed jumping so much! It was happy it had a floor to jump on! +John stepped onto the train and tried to find a comfortable spot to sit. He searched and searched, but he couldn't see any empty seats. Suddenly, he spotted a friendly-looking lady. + +John asked, "May I please sit with you?" + +The lady smiled and said, "Of course!" + +John thanked her and sat down. They started to chat and the lady shared a secret. + +"You know, sometimes if you work hard enough," she said, "it's possible to make a perfect circle." + +John was surprised. He had never seen anyone draw a perfect circle before. But the lady seemed confident and John knew he could do it if he tried. + +They said goodbye and John got off the train. He couldn't wait to go home and practice. He grabbed his pencil and paper and started to trace circles. Some of them were wobbly and some weren't round enough, but eventually he found success. + +John smiled with pride when he saw the perfect circle he had made. He knew he had worked hard, and it was worth it! +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Chloe. One day, she decided to go explore the forest near her house. She grabbed her backpack and set off on her way. + +As Chloe was walking, she heard a noise nearby. She peered through the trees and saw a bird. She watched as it chirped and fluttered about. + +Suddenly, the bird landed right in front of Chloe. Chloe was so curious. She asked the bird "Where are you going?" + +The bird replied, "I'm searching for something special". Chloe asked, "What is it?" + +The bird replied, "I'm looking for a new home. Can you help me?" Chloe was excited, she said, "Yes! Let's go find a nice way." + +The two friends set off on their journey. After a long exploration, they finally arrived at a cozy spot. The bird was happy and thanked Chloe for helping him. + +The two parted ways and the bird flew off to his new home. Chloe smiled, impressed by her new friend, and walked back home feeling very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue truck called Rosie. Rosie was very polite, and she always said good morning to everybody she met. + +One day, Rosie was on her way to the supermarket to supply fruits and vegetables. She saw a little boy with a basket standing by the side of the road. + +Rosie stopped and asked the little boy, “What are you doing here?†+ +The little boy smiled and said, “I wanted to get some fruits and vegetables, but I only have a few coins.†+ +Rosie said, “Don’t worry! You can come with me and I will supply you with whatever you need.†+ +The little boy was so happy and he thanked Rosie profusely. “Thank you very much! You are so polite and kind.†+ +Rosie laughed and drove off to the supermarket with the little boy in tow. They had a wonderful time shopping together, and the little boy was very happy with all the fruits and vegetables Rosie supplied for him. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady who lived in a big village. Every day, the lady would go to the fair market and try to sell her things. She always hoped to get enough money to buy groceries for the week. + +One day, the lady was walking to the market when she saw a little girl. The girl asked, "Where are you going, kind lady?" + +The kind lady smiled, "I'm going to the market to try to reach enough money to buy food." + +The little girl's eyes lit up. "I want to help you! Can I come too?" + +The kind lady laughed and said, "Yes! I would love for you to come with me." + +So, the kind lady and the little girl walked to the fair market together. By the time they got there, the kind lady had reached enough money to buy food for the week. She was so happy, and so was the little girl! +One day, a little boy called Jack was so excited. He wanted to get a diary. He begged his mum to buy him one, but she said no. + +Jack was very sad. Then his mum said, "If you can repeat this sentence correctly, I will get you a diary." + +The sentence was: "The dog is sitting on the red chair." + +Jack tried his best to repeat it but he kept making mistakes. His mum just kept telling him to try again. + +Finally, he managed to say the sentence correctly. His mum smiled and said, "I will buy you a diary tomorrow." + +Jack was so excited! He danced around the room and couldn't wait for the next day. + +The next day, Jack went to the store with his mum. But his mum couldn't find the diary! She said they would have to come back later. + +Jack was so upset. He went home without a diary and without any presents. He was so sad and disappointed that he could not stop crying. + +Even though he tried his best, Jack was not able to get a diary. He was so disappointed but he knew he had done his best. +Mary was so excited - she had found such a special pebble! It was white and shiny. She ran to show her mom. +"Mom!" Mary said, as she held out her treasure. "Look what I found!" + +Her mom smiled. "That's wonderful, sweetheart! What will you do with it?" + +"I will study it," answered Mary. + +"That's a great idea," said her mom. "I remember when I studied pebbles when I was a little girl. You can explore all the different shapes and sizes. Just remember to take good care of it, okay?" + +"I will!" said Mary, as she put her special pebble in her pocket. + +Mary said goodbye and began to explore the garden and all the wonderful pebbles she could find. She was so excited to study them and she picked up each one carefully, looking for the white ones, just like her special one. +Once upon a time there were two kids, Timmy and Sue. They wandered into a giant forest and were entranced by the wonder of it all. Although their parents had warned them about going into the dark, strange parts of the forest, they were in awe of the tall, thin trees and started running excitedly through them. + +Up ahead, hidden from view, was a big, bald giant. He was tall and skinny and making a low, rumbling sound. Even from a distance, Timmy and Sue could see the fierce look in his eyes. + +The kids suddenly felt scared and tried to run away, but the giant one was too quick. He grabbed them both in his huge hands and squeezed them until their bones hurt. Despite their struggles, the giant held them tight until they were still. + +The giant then carried them up, up into the sky and eventually arrived at a cage. When Timmy and Sue saw the cage, they knew there was no escape. The giant's deep laugh echoed across the forest as he slammed the cage shut behind them and left them alone. + +The moral of the story is that you should always listen to your parents' warnings, as sometimes things are not to be fooled with. If Timmy and Sue had listened, they could have avoided the giant and all its trouble. If you wander where you shouldn't, you just may pay the price. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to clean. Her mommy said, "Let's clean the room today." + +The little girl started to clean. She moved some of her toys, wiped the table and swept the floor. + +After she was done, she proudly said, "Mommy, look at the result!" + +When mommy walked in to the room, she was happy that it was now empty and clean. + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's great, sweetheart!" + +The little girl was very proud of her work and the result she achieved! +Once upon a time there was a sheep named Bo. Bo was a curious, young sheep and always wanted to explore the unknown. + +One day, Bo decided he wanted to go explore beyond his farm. He hopped out of the fence, and started to explore the world beyond. + +While he was hopping, he passed by a farmer. The farmer called out to him and said, "Where are you going, little sheep?" + +Bo stopped hopping and said, "I'm exploring the unknown. I want to find out what's out there!" + +The farmer smiled and said, "Well, be careful and come back soon!" + +So Bo hopped around the unknown for the rest of the day, until he finally returned to the safety of his farm. But the unknown was an exciting place and from that day on, Bo hop back out to explore it whenever he had the chance. +Once upon a time there lived a small 3 year old boy named Teddy. He was always so curious about the unknown. One day Teddy asked his mom for a special treat, something he had never had before. + +His mom answered, "I don't know what it is, but why don't you go outside and see if you can find it?" Teddy was so excited! + +Teddy went outside and started searching, but he couldn't seem to find anything. He was on the verge of giving up when he spotted something small and shining in a nearby bush. He picked it up, and discovered it was an apple! + +He brought it back to his mom. "Look what I found!" Teddy said, as he held up the apple. His mom smiled and said, "If you want, you can try it. But I must insist that you only take a small taste." + +Teddy was excited to try something unknown, so he took a small bite. The taste was sweet and delicious, and it was the best thing Teddy had ever tasted. He thanked his mom for the new experience, and he vowed to always try new things. + +From then on, Teddy never stopped exploring and having fun. He loved to discover new tastes and experiences, and his mom was always there to insist he tastes them carefully. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jeff and John. Jeff liked to play with his toys, while John liked to help his mom with chores. + +One day Jeff told John, "Let's go for a ride in my car today!" +John was so excited, he said "Yes! Let's go!" + +They went to the gas station to fill up the car. John said, "Why don't we get some fuel? We need some fuel for the car." +But Jeff was being selfish and said, "No, I don't want to buy any fuel. I want to spend all my money on candy!" + +John was very sad. He said, "I miss having fuel for the car. We can't go for a ride without it." + +Jeff felt bad, so he finally agreed to buy the fuel. They had a great time going for rides in the car together. From then on, Jeff always remembered to bring fuel with them because he missed the fun they had when they had enough fuel! +Once there was a little girl called Patty. She loved oranges, so every day she would pick up an orange from the market. She was so excited to show her orange to her best friend, Sarah. + +When Patty and Sarah met, Sarah said "Wow, your orange looks so juicy!" Patty was so proud and she hugged it close. + +Just then, Patty heard a ringing sound. The doorbell was ringing! Patty and Sarah ran to the door and opened it. But outside, there was nobody there. + +Patty and Sarah looked down and saw an orange spinning on the ground in circles. It was making a loud ringing noise! + +They looked at each other, feeling dizzy. How did the orange get there? + +They looked up at the sky, and saw a big, orange balloon flying away. On the balloon, someone had written "Surprise! Enjoy your orange!" + +Patty and Sarah both screamed with joy, then ran to the orange and hugged it tight. + +"Let's enjoy this orange together!" they said, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was only three. She was playing in her bedroom when she saw something shiny. She went over to it and picked it up. It was a magnet. + +"Oh, a magnet!" said Sarah, excitedly. + +Sarah thought it was very nice. She put the magnet on the shelf in her bedroom. Then she ran to find her mum. + +"Mum! Look what I've found. It's a nice magnet!" said Sarah, pointing to the shelf. + +"That's great, Sarah" said her mum. "You can play with it if you want". + +So Sarah played with the magnet. She put it on the fridge and watched as it stuck there. She couldn't stop smiling. She was having so much fun! + +"This is a really nice magnet," said Sarah. + +And she played with it until bedtime. +One day, there was a bug roaming around the garden. It was ignorant and didn't know any better. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and scattered the bug. It flew high into the sky. The bug didn't think it would ever come down again. + +Eventually, the bug landed in a very hot place. The bug looked around and noticed that it was all alone. The bug was scared and tried to climb up, but couldn't find anything to grab onto. + +The bug finally had the idea to jump in a patch of grass, hoping that it would be safe. But the bug was wrong and instead found himself in the claws of a hungry predator! + +The predator ate the bug in one swift bite, and the bug was gone forever. This is the bad ending that was experienced by the ignorant bug. +Once there was a painter who liked to eat yummy food. He liked it so much, he ate it all the time! + +One day, he got a letter in the mail. It said he had to come work at the castle! So, the painter got on the bus and went to the castle. + +When he got there, he was very tired. He asked the King for food, but the King said no! Instead, he had to paint the walls all day. + +The painter was so sad and hungry. He had to work all day, but he didn't get any yummy food. The painter worked for many days and was never allowed to eat. + +In the end, the painter was very unhappy and very hungry. He never got to eat any yummy food and could never go home. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Amy. On Sunday, Amy went outside to play. She wanted to catch something. She ran around the garden and looked for something to catch. She found a butterfly and chased it. She was so excited when she caught it. + +After she caught the butterfly, Amy opened her hands. The butterfly flew away. Amy was a bit sad, but she was very happy that she had caught something. + +Later, Amy went inside for a tasty snack. She had some toast and jam. It was so tasty! She smiled and said to herself, "I caught a butterfly and now I'm eating a tasty snack. What a wonderful Sunday!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was three years old and loved to be outside. One day, Daisy saw a kite in the sky and it made her very happy. + +She said to her mom, "Mommy, can I make a kite too?"Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, that sounds like a great idea!" + +So Daisy and her mom went to the store and bought some materials. Then they went home, and Daisy got to work designing her own kite. + +Once Daisy was finished, they went outside to test it in the gentle breeze. Daisy was so excited to see her kite in the sky! She watched as it soared higher and higher and smiled. + +Daisy felt so proud of her design, and was happy to have a new kite in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a cozy house, nice furniture and lots of love. One day, a storm hit their town, bringing with it lots of rain. The rain began to flood the family's house. + +"Oh no!" cried the family. They quickly ran outside, but it was too late. The house was already ruined by the flood. + +The family was sad, but they still tried to be happy. That night, however, a bolt of lightning struck the family's garden. + +"Oh no!" said the family. + +The lightning broke all the plants in the garden. There was nothing left. +The family felt very bad and they knew they would never be happy again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sara. She was very curious and one day she decided to look around the house. Suddenly, she spotted a toilet in the other room and she wanted to look inside. She opened the door and stepped inside. + +Within seconds, Sara started to feel very dizzy and couldn't keep her balance. She tried to look around, but she became even more dizzy. She started to panic, so she shouted for help. + +Lucky for Sara, her mom was nearby and heard her. She quickly came to Sara's rescue and helped her out of the toilet. Once Sara was back in the safety of her mom's arms, she let out a sigh of relief. + +Her mom explained to Sara why she felt dizzy and why it was important to never go inside a toilet by herself. After that, Sara made a promise to never look into a toilet again. The End. +Jane and her dad were in the park. Suddenly, Jane saw something bright in the pond. “Look, Dad! I see tubes!â€, she said excitedly. + +“Let’s go and get themâ€, said Dad. He walked over and picked up a tube. + +He looked at it and said, “This is harmless.†He pulled the tube and it released a lot of bubbles in the air. Jane laughed. + +“That was so much funâ€, said Dad. He released the tube back into the pond. + +“Let’s do it again!â€, said Jane. + +So they both released the tubes one more time and enjoyed watching the harmless bubbles fly in the air. +Once upon a time, there were two nations that did not get along. They were always trying to hurt each other. + +One day, the leaders of the two nations met in a big field to talk about the problem. They came to a decision: they would try to stop the fighting. + +The first nation said to the other, "Let's lay down our weapons and stop trying to hurt each other." + +The other nation said, "No, we will not stop fighting until you do." + +The first nation said, "Okay, if that's how it must be. We'll stop, but you must too." + +The two nations agreed, and for the first time in a long time, they stopped trying to hurt each other. + +From that day forward, the two nations learned to get along and live in peace. They found that they could be friends and help each other instead of fighting and hurting each other. +Once upon a time there were two naughty geese. One day the two geese were playing near a fire. The first goose said to the other "Let's go closer to the fire! We will be warm!" +The second goose replied "No, it's too dangerous! It can burn us!" But the first goose did not listen, and he kept going closer and closer to the fire. + +Finally, his feathers caught on fire and he flew away screaming. The second goose ran after him as fast as he could, but the fire kept burning. When the second goose finally reached him, he put out all the fire with his wings. + +The naughty first goose learnt his lesson the hard way: He should always listen to his friends and not be too adventurous. The second goose was proud of himself for helping his friend. + +The moral of the story is that it is always worth it to listen to your friends, as they can save you from danger. +The sun was just starting to go down, and all the kids were getting ready for bed. John was the last one to get ready and said goodnight to his mummy. He slept in his own room and he ran in excitedly. He loved his bed, he loved to cover it with his favourite blanket. + +John went to his desk and opened a drawer. Inside the drawer was a box, a box he had been given by his grandpa. He looked at it then turned to mummy. + +John: "Mummy what is it? Is it a surprise?". + +Mummy: "Why don't you find out John?" + +John opened the box slowly and peered inside. The box was empty. He felt a bit disappointed and looked around his room for something else to do. Suddenly, something caught his attention. Looking out of his window, he saw something that looked a little...scary. + +John: "Mummy, what is that?" + +Mummy: "It's alright John, don't be scared. We will cover your desk in the morning, in case it's still there." + +John went to bed feeling a bit scared, but he was also excited. What could be out there? In the morning, John discovered that his desk was covered with a big sheet of white fabric. His mummy had put it there, and underneath the sheet was a surprise that John had never expected! +Once there was a bald man who lived in an attic above a store. Every day he would look out the window, hoping to find something to make the attic better. One day, he noticed a little girl peeking in the window. + +The bald man went to the window and said, "Hello. What can I do for you?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "I wanted to help you improve your attic. It's a bit dusty, don't you think?" + +The bald man smiled. "That's very kind of you. Let's get started!" + +The bald man and the little girl worked together to make the attic much better. They swept and dusted, and rearranged all of the furniture. The bald man was so happy that the attic was clean, and even the little girl clapped and cheered. + +The bald man said to the little girl, "Thank you so much. You have made a big difference. Now my attic looks much better!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "No problem. I'm glad I could help." Then she turned and left happily. The bald man watched as she walked away and knew that he had been helped by a very kind heart. +Amy was an eager girl. She had big plans and wanted to spend her day in an office. Her mother took her to her friend's office. Amy was so excited, she could hardly contain her joy. + +When they arrived, Amy looked around with a big smile on her face. She saw the desks, the computers, and the big chair behind one of the desks. "Can I sit there?" she asked. + +"Of course," replied her mom's friend. Amy was delighted and settled right into the chair. She pretended to be a grownup and worked hard at the imaginary office in her mind. + +Amy and her mom spent the day together in the office. Amy was so eager to learn everything that she found around her. She asked a lot of questions and explored the whole office. + +At the end of the day, Amy was so tired that she fell asleep in the big chair. Her mother smiled at her. She was grateful for all the excitement Amy had brought to the office that day. +"Mommy! Look!" shouted Jimmy. +Mommy smiled. "What is it, Jimmy?" +Jimmy pointed outside. "I see birds!" +Mommy nodded and said, "That's right! Those birds are flying together." +Jimmy smiled and said, "I want to fly too!" +Mommy laughed and said, "You have to stand first." +Jimmy tried to stand up, but he kept falling back down. He was trying really hard, but he couldn't do it. +Mommy came to help him, and soon Jimmy was standing on his own. +Mommy said, "Jimmy, you can fly someday, but for now you have to stand." +Jimmy was so excited that he could stand now. He said, "Mommy, I want to go to a lecture!" +Mommy smiled and said, "A lecture is for grown ups, Jimmy. Grown ups learn lots of things at lectures, so you can go when you are older." +Jimmy nodded. "I'm going to stand forever until I can go to a lecture!" +Mommy laughed and said, "Alright, Jimmy. Just make sure you don't stand here forever." +Jimmy smiled and said, "I won't. I'll stand even if I'm dead!" +Mommy laughed and said, "That's not how it works, Jimmy, but you are so funny!" +Once upon a time there was a popular painter, named Joe. He was known to paint the most beautiful pictures. One day he was feeling very sad. He was sad because his paintings weren't selling. "What am I supposed to do?", he said sadly. + +A fairy appeared and said, "I know how to help you, Joe. Paint a picture with a lot of happy colours, it will help you feel better and it will make your customers happy too." + +Joe did as the fairy suggested and soon enough the pictures started to sell. Joe was very happy, but soon his pictures started to shrink. Joe was very confused. + +The fairy reappeared and said, "You are too happy about your success, Joe. That's why the pictures are shrinking. You need to remember to be humble and never forget to be grateful for your success." + +Joe suddenly understood and thanked the fairy. He learned not to get too greedy or be too proud of his success and his pictures stayed the same size. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Emma. Emma loved Tuesdays. Every Tuesday she would go to the park with her mom and dad. + +One Tuesday morning, Emma woke up and hurried to get dressed. But when she got to the park, the gates were closed. Emma was sad and started to cry. + +"What's wrong Emma?" her dad asked her. + +"I wanted to go to the park!" Emma said. + +"I'm sorry, Em," her dad said. "But the park is closed today. We'll go another day, I promise." + +But Emma just shook her head and said, "No, I wanted to go today." + +Her dad sighed and said, "I should have told you earlier - I regret not telling you. We'll go to the park next Tuesday, I promise." + +Emma smiled and said, "Okay. I'm looking forward to it!" She hugged her dad tightly and soon they were on their way home. From that day, Emma tried to always remember to tell her dad whenever she wanted to go to the park. +John was very excited today. He was wearing his favourite clothes, and he had a big smile on his face. + +John and his friend Mary ran to the playground. As soon as they got there, Mary started to tease John. + +"Let's play hide and seek!" she said. + +John was not sure. But eventually he agreed and Mary gave him a big smile. + +Then Mary ran off and hid. John was excited. He couldn't wait to find her. He counted to five and then started to look for her. + +He searched under the tree, behind the slide and in the sandpit. + +At last, he found her. She was hiding behind the swing. + +John was so excited. He shouted, "I found you!" + +Mary smiled and they started to play. It was a lot of fun. +Jimmy was a 3 year old boy. He loved playing outside in the fresh air. One day, Jimmy went on a walk in the park with his mother. He wandered off and saw some filthy water in a pond. He wanted to touch the water, but his mother quickly stopped him. + +“No Jimmy!†she warned. “That water looks filthy. If you touch it you might get sick.†+ +Jimmy was disappointed. His stomach was rumbling and he was feeling very hungry. He saw some breadcrumbs on the ground and wanted to eat them. + +“Mother, can I eat this bread?†he asked. + +“No Jimmy!†she said. “Those breadcrumbs are full of germs. They might make you sick.†+ +Jimmy's stomach rumbled louder. He hated the feeling of being hungry. He looked up at the sky and wished he could find something to eat. Just then, he saw a flock of birds flying by. + +“Look Jimmy!†his mother said. “There are some clean, delicious berries up in that tree! Let's go get some!†+ +Jimmy smiled. He ran over and picked a handful of delicious, juicy berries. He ate one, and enjoyed the sweet taste. His stomach finally stopped rumbling. + +From that day on, Jimmy learned to only eat things that were +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little bear named Robin. Every day, Robin would go for long walks in the forest, but he had a very strange habit — every time he tried to walk he would sneeze. + +One day, Robin bumped into a snake on the path. + +"Why do you always keep sneezing when you walk?" asked the snake. + +Robin explained that he had a funny foot, which made his sneeze each time he tried to walk. + +The snake thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. Put your foot inside one of my scales and it won't make you sneeze any more." + +Robin was a bit skeptical, but he decided to try it. To his amazement, it worked! + +From that day, Robin was never stubborn again when trying something new. He had learned that it is always worth giving new things a try. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and daddy who loved playing together. One day mummy said, "Let's have a new game!" + +Daddy said yes and they both ran off to the living room. When they arrived they saw a yummy bottle of wine on the table. Mummy said, "Let's see who can have a sip first!" + +Daddy said, "No, we mustn't. That wine looks hurt and we mustn't allow it." + +Mummy asked, "Why shouldn't we have a sip? It looks yummy!" + +Daddy said, "Because if we take a sip, we might get too sleepy and hurt ourselves. That's why we can't have a sip." + +Mummy said, "Okay then, no sips for us today. Let's play another game instead!" + +And so they found another game to play and had lots of fun together. They were happy because mummy and daddy were always careful and allowed only safe and fun things. +Once there was a little girl named Lisa who liked to joke around. One day when she was playing in the garden she saw a beautiful birdcage. She was so excited and asked her mom if she could keep it. Her mom, being very compassionate, said yes and Lisa couldn't believe how lucky she was. + +"What kind of bird is this?" Lisa asked. + +"It's called a canary," her mom said. + +Lisa couldn't wait to have her own pet and quickly put the birdcage in her room. That night she went to her room to say goodnight to the canary. She opened the door and saw the canary happily hopping around. + +"Goodnight little bird," Lisa said. + +The canary suddenly stopped and started to joke around with Lisa. The two friends laughed and chatted until Lisa said she had to go to bed. She said goodbye to the canary and went to bed with a smile on her face. + +From then on, Lisa and the canary were very close friends. Her mom was so happy to see Lisa so happy and always thankful for the kind, compassionate gift she had given Lisa. Every night Lisa would joke around with the canary before going to bed and in the morning the two would play in the garden together. + +It was a lovely friendship that was shared between the girl and the canary and it was all due to the compassionate gift +Once upon a time there was a clown named Tim. He loved to make people laugh and have fun. But Tim was feeling a bit nervous today. His friends had talked him into signing up for a talent show. + +Tim was really worried that he wouldn't know what to do on stage. He tried to practice the tricks he knew, but he kept getting distracted. Then finally the day of the show arrived. + +Tim took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. It was showtime! He started juggling and telling jokes. Everyone in the audience was laughing, and Tim was feeling better. + +Suddenly, Tim noticed a little girl with a big smile on her face. He made sure to make her laugh the most with all his clowning. Before he knew it, the show was over and people were clapping. + +The little girl ran up to him and said, “You make me smile so much! Can I have your autograph?†Tim signed the girl's notepad and said goodbye. He wasn't nervous anymore. He knew he could do it! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emmy. She was very brave and loved to explore. One day, Emmy decided to go on an adventure. + +She came upon a big tree in the woods. The tree was very weird! She thought there might be something special hidden inside it. She reached up and touched the bark. Suddenly, there was a bright spark of light. + +The spark was magic! Emmy was so excited. She tried to collect some of it, but it broke away from her. Suddenly the whole forest was glowing with the light. + +The light was too much for Emmy. She began to feel dizzy and eventually she passed out. When she woke up, she knew something was wrong. All the magic was gone and everything felt so different. + +Emmy was sad as she returned home. She realized that by trying to keep the magic to herself, she had made a mistake. From then on, she remembered to be careful with magic and to never try to take it away! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was very hungry. She went out to look for something to eat. + +Jane went outside and saw some green grass. She thought it might be yummy. She bent down and touched it. It was soft. + +She looked around for something else to eat. She found two big apples on a nearby tree. She was so happy. She grabbed the apples and ate them up. + +Jane was still hungry. She kept looking around. She finally found some flowers behind a bush. She picked a few of the petals and ate them. She was happier now. + +Finally, Jane found some juicy grass. She ate it all up and it filled her tummy. Now she was happy and not so hungry anymore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a lively little girl with a cheeky smile. She loved to play outside in her garden, with the sunshine on her face. + +One day, she found a long, thin rope in the grass. She was so excited that she started to jump up and down, shouting with delight. + +In the distance, she heard her mummy call. She ran over to tell mummy what had happened - that she had found a rope! + +Mummy smiled and said, "Why don't you use that rope for some games?". + +The little girl liked that idea. She used the rope to make a swing in the garden, and to tie a hoop around the apple tree. + +The little girl and mummy then spent the day playing lots of games with the rope. They laughed and played together, having lots of fun. They even managed to skip together with the rope, while the little girl sang a lively tune. + +When the afternoon came, the little girl was tired and happy. Having such a lively day with mummy had made her very content. +John was walking to class one morning. He was feeling cheerful and was ready to learn. He heard a familiar voice, it was his teacher, Mrs Johnston. She was speaking to her students. + +John smiled, he knew it was time for class. He heard Mrs Johnston's cheerful voice introduce the lesson and he was excited to learn. + +Just as John was about to enter the classroom, he heard a loud noise. He looked around to find out where it had come from. It was his friend, Tommy! Tommy was jumping up and down with joy, he was so happy to see John. + +John waved to Tommy and stepped into the classroom. He was happy that Tommy was beside him taking the class. Today was going to be a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He really liked holidays. Every day he would look out of his window to see if there were any holidays. + +One day, Joe said to his mum, "Mummy, I want to go on holiday!" His mum smiled and said, "Maybe one day, Joe." + +Joe was very excited and he asked his mum every day until one day she said, "Yes, Joe! We will go on holiday!" Joe was so happy that he could not believe it. + +On the day they went on holiday, Joe was so excited. He could not wait to get to their destination. When they got there, Joe couldn't believe his eyes. It was a very comfortable place. Joe was over the moon! + +But the next morning, Joe received some very bad news. It was raining very heavily. All of the holiday activities were cancelled and they had to go back home. Joe was so sad but there was nothing he could do. He was very disappointed and he couldn't stop crying. + +The end. +Once, there was a girl who knew how to twist. She had been so good at it since she was just a little baby. + +One day, the girl asked her mom to let her twist her way around the backyard garden. Mom said ok, but she reminded the girl to be careful not to get too close to the pond. + +The girl smiled with delight and went out to the garden. She picked up one of the bright colorful flowers and then began to twist. As she twirled and spun, the girl lost her balance and suddenly fell into the pond. + +At first, she panicked, but then she quickly remembered what her mom had said: "Always be careful near the pond!" She realised she had been careless and felt helpless. + +Luckily, the girl was able to use her twisting skills to help her quickly get back out of the water. She was grateful and so relieved. From then on, she swore to never forget that important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to help his dad. His dad wore an old vest, so the little boy was jealous. He wanted one just like it. So, he asked his dad if he could help him find another vest. + +His dad smiled and said yes. Together they looked in all sorts of places. But they couldn't find the same kind of vest. The boy was feeling sad and envious. + +But then, something magical happened. One day his dad came home with a new old vest. It was just like the one he wore! The little boy was so excited. + +He was so happy that he had helped his dad find the new vest. From then on, every time his dad wore the vest he would give the little boy a big smile and say, "Thanks for helping me find this." +One day, a little boy named Mark was walking in the field with his mom. He was feeling very curious, so he ran ahead to explore. + +Suddenly, Mark heard a loud noise coming from a nearby bush. He stopped, feeling a bit scared. + +"What was that?" he asked his mom. + +"It was just a rabbit," she said. But Mark got even more scared and his heart started to race. His mom could see he was panicking, so she came up to him and said, "Don't worry, Mark. Rabbits are very skittish so it's normal for it to make those noises." + +Mark felt a lot better, so they continued their walk in the field. He was still curious and kept an eye out for any more animals he could find. +Once upon a time there was a small boy who had a brush. He was very happy and he liked to step around with the brush in his hand. + +One day, the boy was out playing and he saw a small lake. He wanted to explore but his parents had said not to. He thought to himself, 'Maybe I can just take a small step and I won’t get in trouble.' + +So he stepped one small step closer to the lake. As he did, he tripped over a rock and his brush fell into the lake. The boy tried to get it but the brush was too far away. He knew he had made a mistake by stepping closer. + +The boy was so sad he cried. He asked his parents to help him get the brush back, but it was too late. The brush had been washed away by the water and could never be found. + +The boy never stepped too close to a lake again. +Once upon a time, there was a bird that wanted to use a nest, but all the nests were empty. It was so sad. The bird wanted a home, but it had nowhere to go. + +The bird scoured the woods and searched for the perfect place. Finally, it found a beautiful, empty nest in the top of a tall tree! The bird was so happy and flew up to it. But, when the bird got close, it saw a big, grumpy wolf peeking out from inside the nest. + +The poor bird was so scared, it quickly flew away! The wolf growled, and the bird was sure it was angry at the bird for using its nest. + +The bird knew it had to be careful to stay safe, so it never returned to that nest. The bird was very sad, and never found a home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to go to the beach and play in the sand. One day, while she was walking along the beach, she saw a parrot in a tree. She waved to it and said hello. The parrot waved back and said, "Come here!" + +The little girl was excited so she ran over to the tree. The parrot was perched on a branch, high up in the tree. When the little girl reached the tree, she looked up at the parrot. The parrot had a long neck and it was swinging back and forth very fast. + +The little girl asked, "What's your name?" The parrot smiled and said, "My name is Jack". Then he waved goodbye and quickly flew away. + +The little girl waved goodbye and watched Jack fly away. She smiled, feeling happy and full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a fish called Pete. He swam in the ocean with all his friends. But one day, Pete wanted to explore the world outside of the ocean. + +He said goodbye to his friends and began to swim away. He soon saw a small boat and climbed up onto it. + +The boat took Pete to a new land. He was so excited to be independent and explore. He swam around and soon met a crab called Lucy. + +“Hello Lucy,†said Pete. “It’s nice to meet you.†+ +“Hi Pete!†replied Lucy. “Come with me. I’ll show you a place where you can get lots of oxygen to breathe.†+ +So Pete and Lucy swam off together. It was fun exploring the world with a friend. Pete was now an independent fish living an exciting new life! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Chloe. She was always very curious and loved to wander around the woods. One day she was walking and saw a big log. It was a strange sight and she was frightened. + +"Momma, what is this log?" asked Chloe. + +"Let's just keep walking and you will know soon enough" replied her mom. + +So they wandered on and soon they came to a forest clearing. + +Chloe looked around and noticed something. The log was the roof of a small cabin. + +Chloe was so excited! She was no longer scared and wanted to explore. + +"You can go inside the cabin Chloe but be careful" said her mom. + +So Chloe went inside and found all sorts of things to play with. She was having so much fun! + +Chloe's mom had known all along. She had wanted to create a pleasant surprise for Chloe and make her happy. + +Chloe and her mom spent the rest of the day exploring the cabin and its surroundings. Chloe was so thrilled to find such an exciting spot in the woods. + +The end. +Once upon a time a little girl named Susie was playing in her garden. She found some mud and decided it would be fun to make a big mud cake. Susie was getting very impatient waiting for the mud cake to be finished and she got mad. She started to bow and she shouted at the mud. + +Suddenly, a giant appeared in the garden. He said, "Why are you yelling at the mud?" Susie was surprised and she was scared. She said, "I just want the mud cake to be finished!" The giant said the mud cake will never be finished if she is so impatient. + +Susie understood and was ready to try again. But the giant was too mad and waved his hands to make the mud disappear. There was nothing Susie could do and she was very sad. The giant told Susie to always be patient. The end. +One day, George was playing at the beach. He had a big orange ball and a perfect blue bucket. He wanted to learn how to dive. + +"Dad!" yelled George, "Teach me how to dive!" + +"OK, sure," said his dad. + +His dad showed him how to dive into the ocean. George was so excited. He held onto his orange ball and jumped in. + +Splash! He was swimming! He closed his eyes and felt the cool water on his face. It was perfect. + +After a while, George got out of the ocean. He was smiling and happy. + +"That was great!" said George. His dad gave him a hug and said, "You are a perfect diver!" +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot liked to explore the world and loved to lay in the sun. One day, he ventured out into the wild and stumbled upon a strange object. Overcome with curiosity, he sniffed it. To his surprise, it was a camera! + +Spot tilted his head and barked quizzically. An adventure seemed to begin. Spot stepped closer, and suddenly heard a voice. + +"Hi, Spot! What an interesting find!" + +The voice belonged to a little girl. + +"I'm looking for my camera, and it looks like you found it! Can you lay it down so I can take it back home?" she asked sweetly. + +Spot hesitated, but eventually lay down the camera. The little girl thanked him kindly and said goodbye. Spot watched her walk away into the wild, feeling proud of himself. He had made a new friend, and learned a big lesson! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very curious and always wanted to learn more about her world. Every day she would read books and learn something new. One day, she found an old diary of her mother's in the attic. Inside, her mother had written about her cell phone and how she kept it hidden. + +The little girl became very excited. She wanted to know more about this mysterious object. She quickly grabbed the cell phone and tried to figure out how to use it. However, she was too young and silly - she pressed the wrong buttons and got frustrated. + +Suddenly her mother appeared. She saw the little girl and asked,"What are you doing?" + +The little girl looked up, foolishly, and said, "I am trying to read the cell phone like a book. I want to learn more about it." + +Her mother smiled and said, "That is a great idea, honey. But maybe you should ask me before touching something you don't understand. Next time, please be careful and don't do anything foolish." + +The little girl nodded and promised she would be gentle with things that she doesn't fully understand. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little pig called Peter. One day, he decided to go for a stroll on the neighbouring lawn. + +He had a wonderful time playing and rolling about in the grass, jumping up and down and enjoying the fresh air. + +Suddenly, he spotted a big, juicy-looking apple on the ground and he wanted it! He asked the neighbour if he could have the apple but the neighbour refused, saying it was not allowed. + +Peter was sad but then he remembered he could just go and pick one from the tree. He ran back to the lawn and climbed the tree, but before he could pick an apple, the neighbour shouted, "No Peter! Stop! You must not pick the apples!" + +Peter was disappointed and he refused to listen. But the neighbour was very nice and he eventually agreed to let Peter pick one apple, so long as he promised not to do it again. + +And that's how Peter got to enjoy his delicious chubby apple! +Once upon a time, there was a yellow chick called Peep. Peep loved to peek out the window and see the other animals in the sunshine. + +One day she peeped out the window and she saw a big yellow bee. The bee buzzed closer and closer and Peep wanted to kiss it. + +So she flew as fast as she could and landed in front of the bee. But the bee was not friendly, it put out its sting and tried to squeeze Peep. + +Peep was scared and flew away as fast as she could. The bee chased her and caught her. Peep screamed for help, but no one was there to help. + +The bee squeezed Peep so tight that Peep stopped squawking. Poor Peep! She will never be able to peek out the window again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She wanted to have strong arms so she could run faster and jump higher. + +Every day, Sarah would go outside and swing on the swing set. She would use her arms to pull herself higher and higher. + +One day, a jolly old man named Mr. Sanders walked by. He noticed Sarah working hard and he said to her, "You have such modest arms, Sarah. Would you like to improve them?" + +"Yes!" Sarah replied. + +So, Mr. Sanders taught her a few simple exercises to make her arms stronger. He showed her how to do push-ups and pull-ups. + +Every day, Sarah followed Mr. Sanders' instructions. She practiced her exercises and her arms started to get bigger and stronger. + +Soon, Sarah could run faster and jump higher. She was so delighted with the improvement of her arms. She thanked Mr. Sanders for his help. + +And ever since that day, Sarah was very proud of her strong arms. The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Mark. Mark loved playing with model cars, but he was always very careful with them because they were fragile. He knew that if he wasn't careful with the models, they might break. + +One day, when playing with the models, Mark's mom came in and said "Mark, you are going to meet someone special today." + +Mark got very excited and started hopping up and down. His Mom said "Today you are going to meet your new baby sister". + +Mark looked up at his Mom with a big smile and asked "Can I give her a big kiss!?". + +His Mom said "Of course you can Mark. Your baby sister will love it!". + +Finally, it was time for Mark to meet his new sister. He looked down at her, wide-eyed and amazed. He leaned in close and kissed her cheek gently. + +Mark smiled, happy to know that he had made his new baby sister so happy. The bond between them was fragile but beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a small squirrel who wanted an acorn very much. She ran up to a big, compassionate tree to ask it for help. The tree sighed, and said, “I have no more acorns for you, little one. I have given them all away.†+ +The squirrel was sad, but pleaded, “Please, could you give me just one acorn? I am so hungry!†+ +The tree was very compassionate and said, “I will help you. Wait here.†The tree went off and soon returned with a big, juicy acorn. + +The squirrel said gratefully, “Thank you so much!†+ +The tree smiled and replied, “You are very welcome. I am glad to help someone in need.†+ +The squirrel happily scampered off with her acorn. She was so happy and grateful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very brave. She had a very special flashlight that she brought everywhere. + +One night when she was sleeping, a scary monster came into her room. But the brave little girl knew what to do. She grabbed her flashlight and shone it right in the monster's eyes. He was so scared, he ran away! + +The next day the brave little girl told her friends what had happened. They thought she was very brave and they wanted to play flashlight tag. + +But then someone had a silly idea. They thought they should play flashlight tag in the dark spooky forest. The brave little girl knew it was a foolish idea, but she still wanted to serve her friends. + +So the brave little girl followed her friends into the dark forest. But when they got there, she was the only one brave enough to shine her flashlight and explore. + +The brave little girl gave her friends a tour of the scary forest and showed them that monsters aren't real. Her friends felt relieved and promised to never be so foolish again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She had a new pair of shoes. Lucy liked to kick her shoes around the garden. One day, she ran up to her dad. + +"Daddy, can I kick something else?", she asked. + +"Of course!", Daddy replied. + +So, Lucy went outside and found a pile of salt in the garden. She started to kick the salt around with her new shoes. + +Lucy laughed as she kicked the salt. + +"Daddy, look at me!", she shouted. + +When Daddy saw Lucy kicking the salt, he laughed and said, "Well done Lucy, that looks fun!". + +Lucy grinned and kept kicking the salt until it was all over the garden. + +Then, they went inside, and Lucy was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a comet that flew through the sky. It was a very special comet because it could reverse. + +One day a little girl named Lucy was looking up at the sky and saw the comet flying by. She was very excited, so she called out to her mom. + +“Mom, look! A comet!†she shouted. + +Her mom looked out the window and saw the comet too. + +“That’s so cool!†said Lucy's mom. “Let’s go outside and watch it together.†+ +So Lucy and her mom went outside and watched the comet zig zag through the sky. It flew up and down, and then, suddenly, it started to reverse. + +“Wow!†Lucy said. “What’s it doing?†+ +“It’s reversing,†said her mom. “It’s a special comet that can do that.†+ +After watching the comet for a while, Lucy started to feel hungry. + +“Mom, can we eat now?†she asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, let’s go get something to eat.†+ +So Lucy and her mom went inside, and they enjoyed a tasty dinner together. But every now and then Lucy +Once upon a time there was a little bird called Bobo. Bobo loved to observe the world around him. + +One day, Bobo saw a wild animal in the forest. It was a fox! Bobo was so interested in the fox that he hopped right down to take a closer look. + +From up close Bobo could see that the fox had a very clever brain. The fox was using his brain to solve a very difficult problem! + +Bobo was so amazed by the fox's problem solving skills that he shouted out, "Wow! You are so wild and clever! I wish I was as smart as you." + +Just then the fox stopped and said to Bobo, "you don't have to be wild or clever to be smart. All you need is a bit of courage to explore and observe the world around you. Only then will you start discovering the hidden secrets of nature". + +Bobo thanked the fox for the valuable advice and flew away. Ever since that day, Bobo has been using his own brain to observe and explore the world around him. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to never give up and not to underestimate yourself. If you're brave enough to venture into the unknown, you'll surely be rewarded with new knowledge and skills. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little puppy named Jack. He was always wiggling around and tripping over himself. + +One day he was walking in the park when he noticed a top on the ground. He went over to take a closer look. As he got closer to the top, he heard a voice coming from it! It was a friendly voice that said, "Hi Jack! My name is Top!" + +Jack was surprised to hear the voice, but he also felt excited. He thought to himself, "could this top be alive? " + +So Jack introduced himself to Top. He told Top all about himself and his clumsy ways. Top listened to all of Jack's stories and then told Jack some stories of his own. + +Soon the two became friends and had lots of fun together playing with the top! All sorts of wonderful adventures were had by the two of them, and Jack learned to be a bit less clumsy. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how clumsy you may be, you can always find a new friend. +Maggie was in her room playing with her dollhouse. She carefully moved the pieces around on the table. She saw something on the ground - a knob! It was a beautiful gold knob with blue swirls on it. Maggie picked it up and held it tight in her hand. She ran to her mom and asked, “Mommy, what if I take it?†Her mom replied, “It looks beautiful, sweetie. But it’s probably not yours. We should try to find out who it belongs to.†Maggie thought for a moment and said, ��€œYes, I will take it to the store and ask if anyone lost it.†So Maggie and her mom went to the store and asked the shop keeper if anyone had lost the knob. The shopkeeper said, “Why yes, a little girl, just like you, left it here last week. You found it!†Maggie was ecstatic! She got to keep the beautiful knob. She knew she would find the right place for it in her dollhouse. +Once upon a time, there was a huge palace in the forest. Inside, Princess Sarah and her faithful dog, Charlie, heard a strange noise. "What was that?" Charlie asked. +The princess took a few steps forward and then said: "I think I know what it is". + +They both went forward, into the palace and there it was. A big and colorful twisty ride. It had a big circle and was full of lights. "Oh, how fun!" Princess Sarah exclaimed and looked at her dog. +Charlie smiled and said: "Let's twist around the palace together!". So the princess and her dog hopped on the ride and they twisted and twirled around the palace. +They both shouted and laughed, having so much fun. When their adventure was over, they both said goodbye to the huge palace, feeling happy and ready for the next twisty ride! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old, and she liked to build things with all sorts of things. + +One day, Lucy found two pieces of glass. She wanted to build something with them, so she got to work. She put the two pieces of glass together and smiled in excitement. + +Just then, her mother walked in. "Oh no, Lucy! What are you building with glass?!" she said in a stern voice. + +Lucy's eyes started to tear up as she realised what she had done. She said, "I'm sorry, Mummy. I just wanted to build something!" + +Her mother smiled and said, "That's okay, Lucy. I'm sorry I yelled at you. Let's go to the store and buy something safer that you can build with and stay away from the glass". + +So the mother and daughter went to the store and bought some pieces of cardboard and glue. Lucy built lots of wonderful things with them and had so much fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a warm day. A little girl and her mommy were walking to the park. As they walked, they heard something drop. When they looked around, they saw an ostrich. The little girl was so excited! They got closer, and the ostrich was looking at them. + +The little girl said, “Mommy, let’s give the ostrich a big hug!†+ +Her mommy smiled and said, “Ok, let’s be careful.†+ +The little girl walked up to the ostrich and gave it a warm hug. The ostrich wiggled its feathers and the little girl laughed. They stayed and hugged the ostrich for a few more minutes, until it was time to go. + +The little girl waved goodbye to the ostrich and they walked away. + +The little girl was so happy she got to hug the ostrich. She always remembered that warm day she shared with the ostrich. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave lion. He lived in a big and wet jungle with lots of other animals. + +One day, while the lion was walking through the jungle, he saw a big wet frog. "Hello there," said the frog. The lion was afraid, so he pinched the frog. + +The frog was very sad and started to cry. "Why did you pinch me?" the frog asked the lion. The lion answered, "I was scared and I didn't know what to do!" +The frog then said, "That's ok, I understand. Let's be friends instead!" + +The lion smiled and said, "Yes, let's be friends!" + +The frog and the lion became the best of friends. They spent everyday playing and exploring the wet jungle together. + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Jenny who loved to be creative. One day, she decided to explore the garden and started to look around. While looking around, she heard a sound that was quite loud. Then, something strange appeared on the flower! It was a gas! + +Jenny was shocked at first and started to back away slowly. Suddenly, a voice came from the gas. + +"Hello Jenny!" said the gas. + +Jenny was amazed. She stuttered, "Uh... Hi." + +The gas said, "Don't be scared. I'm here to help you. I can show you creative things that you can make in your garden." + +Jenny was excited and said, "Yes please! Show me!" + +The gas went on to show Jenny lots of fun things to do in her garden. Jenny was very thankful and they said goodbye. Jenny thanked the gas and watched it disappear back into the flower. + +Jenny was so excited after her experience. She was amazed with what the gas had shown her and couldn't wait to get creative in her garden! +Mum was in the kitchen and Bobby was in the living room. He had been playing with his toy cars all morning. His face was hot, but he was having lots of fun with his toys. + +"Bobby, you need to wipe your hands," mum called from the kitchen. + +"No, I'm playing," Bobby replied. + +Mum stepped into the living room and pointed towards the kitchen. "Come on, Bobby. Wipe your hands before you get yourself into trouble," she said. + +Bobby frowned and sighed. He slowly walked to the kitchen and wiped his hands. When he was done, he went back to the living room and started playing again. + +Suddenly, mum walked into the living room again. She was holding something in her hand. + +"Bobby, why didn't you wipe your feet? Look what happened," she said, pointing to the slippery mess on the floor. + +Bobby looked down. He was too busy playing to remember to wipe his feet! He felt very silly now. He knew he had done something wrong and would get into trouble now. + +Mum shook her head and sighed. "Now you need to clean up this mess," she said. + +Bobby frowned. He didn't want to do it, but he had to. He slowly and sadly wiped all the mess away. From now on, he remembered to always wipe his hands and feet, +"Look at that!" exclaimed, Jenny. She pointed to a lady wearing a pair of sunglasses walking down the street. +"She looks rich," whispered Jenny's mum. +"Does that mean she has a lot of money?" wondered Jenny. Her mum nodded and said, "Yes dear, it does." + +Jenny and her mum followed the lady to a park. They watched as she sat on a bench and laughed. Then, something amazing happened - the lady took off her sunglasses and began to throw coins in the air. + +The coins glittered in the sun as they rained down on everyone in the park. People jumped out of their seats and laughed as they ran around collecting the coins. Jenny couldn't believe her eyes - it was like something out of a fairytale. + +That day, Jenny learned that being rich isn't just about having lots of money. It's about having lots of joy and spreading it to others too. And with that, she and her mum laughed and laughed. +Tim, a 3 year old boy, was sitting on his favorite rock in the garden. He was thinking deeply about something and looked a bit confused. Suddenly, his dad came out and saw him. + +"What's wrong, Tim?" Dad asked. + +Tim shrugged and said "I'm confused about something". + +Dad smiled and said "It's ok, tell me what's on your mind." + +Tim said "I can't remember what I was supposed to do today." + +Dad then said "Ah, I know what the problem is! Let me remind you what you have to do. You left your toy truck over there, so you should go and put it away." + +Tim smiled and said "Thanks, Dad". He got up and picked up his toy truck. + +Dad said with a smile "See, always ask for help when you are confused." + +Tim nodded and went away to put away his toy truck. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old otter. He lived in a lake near a small village. Every day, the villagers would wake up to the old otter's loud singing. + +One day, the villagers decided to try to catch the old otter. They set up a net so they could trap the old otter. But when the otter saw the net, he became very proud. He swam away swiftly and avoided the trap. + +The villagers were frustrated. One of them yelled, "Catch the old otter!" + +The wise old otter heard their words, and he slowly swam back to the shore. To the surprise of the villagers, the old otter said, "Why should I be caught? I am free like a bird. Instead of trying to catch me, why not catch my wise words?" + +The villagers were humbled by the otter's words. They respected the old otter, giving him the freedom he deserved. + +The moral of the story is that wisdom is more prized than trying to possess something we think is valuable. Being proud of what we have is more important than chasing after something else. +Jim and Sophia were two adventurous children. Jim had an idea! He said to Sophia, "Let's go exploring today!" "Exploring?" asked Sophia. "Yes! I will point you in the right direction," said Jim. So Jim told Sophia that she should look for a white house with green shutters. + +The two children set off. While they were walking, Sophia noticed a strange smell. “What’s that smell?†she asked. “That’s the smell of oil,†said Jim. “It’s something special, you’ll see.†+ +Eventually the two children reached the white house with green shutters. As they got closer, Sophia realized that the house was old and run-down. Then she noticed something else- the old house was full of oil! Jim was excited. “We found it! It smells of adventure!†+ +Jim and Sophia spent the rest of the day exploring the old house. As they explored, they discovered hidden treasures and secrets. Sophia was amazed at all that they found. + +“This was an adventure that I will never forget!" she said to Jim. Jim smiled. He had known all along that this exploration would be full of surprises. +Once there was a man named Jim who wanted to go fishing. He asked a friend to supply him with a fishing rod. His friend said yes and gave him a hard rod. + +The next day, Jim went out with his fishing rod to the lake. He saw a beautiful blue blouse caught in a tree. He tried to get the blouse out with his fishing rod but the rod was too hard. + +He shouted, "Help me get my blouse!" But no one answered. + +Jim tried to climb the tree but the branches were too high and slippery. He was too tired and decided to go home. The blouse was still stuck in the tree. + +Jim never got the blouse and was sad that he couldn't get it. +Once upon a time, there was a generous girl who lived in a small village. One day, she decided to cross the bridge so she could visit her friends in the neighbouring village. As she started to cross, she felt a chill and began to shiver. + +The girl looked up and saw a scary figure at the end of the bridge. She quickly stepped back and squeaked, “Who are you?†+ +The figure snickered and said, “I will take your generosity.†+ +The girl gasped and started to run away. The figure laughed and chased after her. Just as the girl was off the bridge and almost safe, the figure caught her and took all her belongings. + +The generous girl was very sad. She had lost all her possessions and had to go back home with nothing. + +The end. +Mia was walking down the street with her mommy. Mia saw a pretty flower and wanted to pick it. She asked her mommy if she could. Mia's mommy smiled and said, "Of course you can, sweetheart." Mia bent down to pick the flower, when she heard a nosy voice. "Hey, what are you doing?" said the voice. Mia looked up and saw an old man standing there. He was smiling, so Mia smiled back. + +Mia's mommy spoke first. "We're just picking a flower," she said. + +The old man nodded and then paused. He thought for a moment and said, "Well, make sure you put it back when you're done." Mia and her mommy said goodbye, and continued walking down the street. + +Mia couldn't help feeling happy. She loved looking at flowers, and today she had a special one. As they walked back home, Mia sang a happy song. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who was very generous. He loved riding through his kingdom, meeting the people he ruled. One day, the prince was riding through the country and came across a little girl struggling to get her ball out of a muddy puddle. The prince was very kind, so he stopped and got off his horse. + +The prince asked the little girl, "Do you need help?" The little girl smiled and replied, "Yes, please!" The prince smiled back and said, "Let me help you!" He waded into the puddle, grabbed the ball and threw it to the little girl. She thanked him for being so generous. + +The prince told her as he got back into the saddle, "Anytime! Now enjoy your ball! Goodbye!" He waved to the little girl and rode away. From that day forward, the little girl always remembered the generous prince who'd helped her out of a tough spot. +Willie was so hungry. He wanted something to eat! But there was no food around. Suddenly he saw an oasis! It was an oasis of pale colours. White, yellow, and blue fruits and vegetables were there. + +Willie ran to the oasis and started to eat. He was so happy! He ate all the fruits and vegetables until he was full. He felt so satisfied and happy. + +Willie thanked the oasis and said goodbye. He then went home and lay on his bed. Oh, what a great day! He thought about the wonderful oasis and fell asleep. +Once upon a time there was an elephant named Henry. He was walking in the forest when suddenly a top rolled out in front of him. Henry had never seen one before, so he was intrigued. + +He carefully picked it up and gave it a snap. To his surprise, a sweet fruit popped out! He was so happy, he took a big bite, but it was quite bitter. + +Henry was very surprised and he said out loud, "Why is it so bitter?" + +Just then a wise old owl flew down and said, "Because the top was only for the special berry! If you want the sweet berry you must buy a special top." + +Henry thanked the owl and off he went to find the special top. + +He eventually found it, snapped it open and smiled when the sweet berry came out. "Ahhh this is much better!" he said and enjoyed his sweet treat. +Once upon a time, there was a clever sheep in a meadow full of grass. As the sheep was happily munching on the perfect blades of green, it heard someone roaring. The sheep had never heard anything like it before, so it stopped in its tracks and looked around. + +Far off in the distance, it could see a big, scary lion who was pacing around and roaring. The sheep was scared, so it started to run away as fast it could! But the lion roared even louder and followed the sheep, getting closer and closer with every step. + +With a burst of courage, the sheep stopped and said to the lion, "Please don't hurt me." The lion stopped in its tracks and said, "That's very clever of you. You're very brave. But I'm not here to hurt you. I'm just looking for my dinner." + +The sheep said, "Why don't you look for something else to eat? I think there are some tasty bugs in the grass over there!" The lion thought about it and then said, "You're right. Thank you for your help, little lamb. I won't eat you today." And with that, the lion went off to find something else to eat. + +The sheep was relieved, and it went back to munching on the grass, feeling proud of its cleverness. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy. He wanted to explore and have fun. He decided to climb to the top of a big hill. When he got to the top he saw a cave. He didn't know what was inside. He was so brave and he decided to go inside the dark cave. He couldn't see very much in the cave, but he could hear the water dripping from the walls. He was so excited to explore the cave. He kept on walking and he found a rock that he could climb. He was surprised when he got to the top of the rock and saw a secret room in the cave. He wanted to explore it more and he was so brave. He kept on exploring until he found his way out. He was so happy that he had been brave and had explored the cave. The End. +One day, Jim and his sister Sue were playing in the park. They had a lot of fun playing with the equipment. + +Suddenly, Jim heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw a ball bouncing on the ground. +Jim said: "Let's go catch it." + +Sue shook her head. "That's too dangerous," she said. + +Jim nodded and said: "Okay, let's kick it back instead." + +They both bent down and kicked the ball. The ball flew in the air and landed on top of the slide. Sue and Jim laughed and cheered. + +Suddenly, the ball slipped and started rolling down the slide. Jim turned to Sue and yelled: "Run!" + +Sue and Jim ran away as fast as they could. The ball rolled down the slide and rolled off the side of the park. Jim and Sue were safe. + +They hugged each other and thanked their luck. Then Sue said: "That was a close one! Let's go play somewhere else." + +Jim and Sue left the park and went to a safe place to play. Jim was glad they had avoided danger. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kay. She was only three years old. + +Kay had an idea. She wanted to see a pink dream. She could hardly believe it when her mom suggested she close her eyes to imagine it. + +So, Kay did as she was told and slowly, she saw a pink dream coming. It had lots of fluffy clouds, and a big rainbow. She was so happy, she couldn't stop smiling. + +But then Kay heard a noise that made her open her eyes. Even though she was sad it was gone, she felt glad that she had seen it. + +A few days later, Kay suggested to her mom that they go on an adventure. She wanted to take a real walk and find a real pink dream. Her mom agreed, and the two of them went outside into the bright sunshine and started their journey. + +When they reached their destination, they were both so surprised. It was a field full of beautiful pink flowers! Kay laughed and smiled as she ran and played in the field, and the mom and daughter had the best time that day. Kay saw that her dream had really come true, and she knew that with a little bit of belief, anything is possible! +Felicia was feeling embarrassed. She had just arrived at her best friend's house, and had fallen over the fence. Everyone had looked and she was sure they were laughing. + +"Come on Felicia! What happened?" her friend asked. + +"I just fell over the fence!" Felicia replied, embarrassed. Her friend smiled and said "Let's go play inside" and they both ran into the house. + +Inside, everything was so busy. There were so many people laughing and playing. "Let's play hide and seek!" her friend said, and they both ran off to hide. + +Felicia soon forgot all about the fence. Now that she was inside, she was having the time of her life. +One day, a little girl went outside to play. She saw something rolling across the grass and ran to pick it up. It was a ball - a very special ball. When she picked it up, she saw a little crown on it. It must have been the king's crown! + +"Oh wow," said the girl. She couldn't believe her eyes. She decided to take the crown back to the king. She had no idea who the king was or where to find him, but she was determined. + +The girl looked around. Everywhere was empty. No king in sight. Where could he be? She thought and thought. Suddenly, she had an idea. She remembered there was a castle on the hill. + +So, the girl started to run towards the castle. After what seemed like forever, she finally made it there. To her surprise, the king was waiting for her. She proudly handed him the crown, and the king was so happy to see it. + +"You have made me very happy," said the king. "Thank you!" +The little girl grinned from ear to ear. She had done the impossible! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl named Lucy. Every day she wanted to explore and find something new and exciting. + +One day, she found a big box at the playground. Lucy was so excited and could not wait to unpack it to see what was inside. + +She started to unpack the box with her little hands. Inside the box was a very pretty figure! It was wearing a yellow dress and had long, pretty hair. She was so happy that she had found it. + +Lucy took it home with her and showed it to her mum. She asked her mum, "What is this figure?" + +Her mum replied, "It is a pretty doll. She looks excited to discover the world with you!" + +Since then, Lucy and her new friends had lots of adventures together. She would never forget the day she unpacked her special figure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He wanted to visit the farmer's market. He gathered his money and headed off. + +When he got there he was very excited, and he saw a big, fat turkey. He started to run over and grab it. But the farmer shouted: "Hey! Be careful! You must behave - we don't want any trouble". + +Jack stopped and listened. He realised that he must respect other people's property or things would get dirty. The farmer was very kind and held out his hand. Jack shook and said thank you. + +The farmer smiled and said: "If you focus on behaving properly, then you will get good things in life." + +Jack thanked the farmer and went home. He thought about what he had learnt - behaving properly is important, and he must always remember to respect other people's property. +Once there was an owner of a small boat. He was feeling lonely, as he was usually all alone on his boat. He always took extra precautions to protect it. + +One day, while he was floating on the water, he heard a noise coming from near his boat. He looked around but couldn't find the source of the noise. Suddenly, a little dog appeared near the boat's side. He was meowing and trembling. + +The owner reached out to pick up the dog and asked, "What are you doing here? What's wrong?" +The little dog told him that he had been wandering for days, feeling scared and alone. + +The owner smiled and said, "Come aboard. I'll protect you from now on." He took the little dog into his boat and ever since then, the little dog was not lonely anymore. He was safe and happy being with the owner who took care of him and protected him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Joyce. Joyce was three years old. One day, her mum took her to the park. They ran and played together in the big, green field. It was such a fair day - the sun was shining and there was a wonderful breeze. + +After a while, Joyce's mum said, "Joyce, let's try something new. Let's see who can jump the farthest!" + +"What's jump?" asked Joyce. + +Mum smiled and said, "I'll show you. Let's make a line on the ground and I'll jump first. Then you can jump too." + +Joyce nodded happily and ran with her mum to make the line. Then, Mum jumped really far! Joyce was so excited. + +"Now it's your turn," said Mum. + +Joyce took a deep breath and kicked her legs high. She flew further than she had ever jumped before! + +"You did it! That was a great test," said Mum, smiling. + +Joyce smiled too and said, "I beat the field!" + +Mum laughed and hugged her tight. What a wonderful and fair day it was. +Once there was a weird, little girl. She had a hidden mark on her arm that nobody else could see. She asked her mom, "What is this weird mark?" Her mom said, "This mark will remain with you forever, and you will never know what it means." + +The girl thought about the mark for a long time. Then one day, she asked her grandma, "What is this weird mark, grandma?" Her grandma replied, "My dear, this mark is magic. It will remain to remind you of your specialness and never leave." + +The girl smiled and remained happy about her weird mark forever. +One jolly day, a bouncy ball came rolling down the street. It went bouncing along, making patterns in the sidewalk. All the kids on the block noticed, and they ran over to see what was going on. + +They gathered around the bouncing ball. They chased it and kicked it. They even tried to catch it. But no matter what, the bouncy ball just kept bobbing along. + +The kids had such a great time that it felt like it lasted forever. Finally, when the sun started to set, the bouncing ball rolled away. The kids said goodbye and waved at it as it bounced along its way. + +And from that day onward, the block was alive with fun: when the kids felt jolly, they'd all go bouncing together, just like the bouncy ball had. +Once upon a time, there was a bee who was very careless. One day, the bee was walking around, looking for something to do. She eventually came across a house, where a 3-year-old child lived. The child was playing outside and noticed the bee. He said to the bee, "Hi! Want to stay and play?" + +The bee thought for a moment and then replied, "Yes! I want to stay and play!" + +So the bee and the child played together for the rest of the afternoon. They ran around, laughed, and chased each other around the yard. It was so much fun! + +At the end of the day, the bee said goodbye to the child and flew away. The child waved goodbye and shouted, "Come back soon! I want to play with you again!" + +The bee smiled and thought to herself, "I will definitely stay and play with him again!" +Once upon a time there were two little girls called Molly and Ann. Molly had black hair and Ann had blonde hair just like sunshine. They were very excited, because their mummy was taking them to the modern hairdresser for a wash and cut. + +At the salon, Molly and Ann saw lots of sparkling mirrors and special chairs. They both sat in the special chair, had their hair shampooed and dried. + +Afterwards, Ann looked at Molly and asked, "Do you like my new hair?". + +Molly looked at her friend in amazement and said, "Yes, I mind it. It looks so modern and pretty". + +The girls couldn't wait to show off their new hair to their mummy. They smiled and hugged and danced around the salon. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a chubby frog named Mark. One day, Mark decided to go for a walk. He hopped away and soon came across a turn. He didn't know which way to go so he just sat there in confusion. Suddenly, a turtle appeared. + +The turtle asked Mark, "Why don't you take a turn and try something new?". + +Mark thought hard and decided to take his new friend's advice. He leapt in the opposite direction he had been going. He saw some red flowers and hopped to them. They were so beautiful he hopped happily around them, smiling. + +Soon, he came across a pond full of water. He loved to swim so he splashed in and swam around for a long time. Mark even made some new frog friends. + +When Mark hopped home, he was content and smiled. Taking turns by exploring new things made his day. + +Moral: It's important to take turns in life by exploring new things. It brings joy, fun and new experiences. +Mum and Dad were sitting on the couch. Dad was speaking to mum about something that was upsetting him. Mum listened calmly, her face full of compassionate understanding. + +Suddenly there was a loud crash! It was the three year old, who had come running into the room and had slipped over by the couch. Mum and Dad asked the three year old if they were okay. + +The three year old didn't answer, they were too upset to speak. Mum and Dad were very compassionate and said they were sorry that the three year old had had a fall. Dad helped them up and they were soon feeling better. + +Mum, Dad and the three year old cuddled up close on the couch and spent some time talking, laughing, and playing. Everyone felt much better for having shared their feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a magical lady who glowed brightly wherever she went. She was so amazing that she could make the most dark places glow with her special light. + +One day, the little boy was walking through the dark woods when he saw the glowing lady ahead of him. He stopped and looked at her with awe. + +The little boy asked her, "Who are you? Are you a magical fairy?" + +The glowing lady smiled sweetly and said, "Yes, I am a magical fairy. I am here to light up the dark, so don't be scared." + +The little boy felt so excited and asked her to show him some of her magical powers. + +The glowing lady waved her hand and soon, the dark woods lit up with a magical light. The little boy was in awe and said it was the most amazing thing ever. + +The glowing lady smiled again and said, "Remember, any dark place can be turned into a place of light with just a little bit of magic!" +Once upon a time there was a princess who had a bow. She liked the bow very much and kept it safe. + +One day the bow broke and all the princess could do was cry. Her father, the king, saw her sadness and he said he could help. + +The king went to his work bench and picked up a needle and a thread. The princess watched as he carefully stitched the bow back together again. When he was finished the bow looked new. + +The princess was so happy. She thanked her father kindly and was so proud of her bow. Every day she would take it everywhere she went, showing it off with modest pride. +One sunny day, Carlton and his dad went to the beach. Carlton wanted to learn how to swim, and his dad said, "I'll teach you to manage!" + +They waded into the ocean, slowly at first. When they got to the reef, Carlton was so excited. He said, "Daddy, the water is so cool!" + +His dad taught him how to manage. He floated on his back and moved his arms and legs. When Carlton didn't feel tired, his dad said, "Good job! You are managing so well." + +The next day, Carlton and his dad went back to the beach. Carlton wanted to keep managing, and he quickly learned how to float on his own. He was getting so good at managing, he couldn't wait to show his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear and a rabbit. The bear was very hungry, so the rabbit decided to help. The rabbit gave the bear some food. The bear ate it faster than the rabbit could blink. + +The bear wanted more food, so he followed the rabbit. The rabbit tried to run away, but the clumsy bear was too slow to catch him. Finally, the rabbit got so scared, it decided to release all its food. + +The bear was very excited and went to go eat the food. But when it got there, a sneaky fox had already taken it all. + +The bear was very sad and never got to eat the food. +Once upon a time two nations were best friends. They did many fun things together all the time, like playing with their toys and going on picnics. + +But then something serious happened. The nations started to have some arguments, and then they decided to separate. They said goodbye to each other, and each nation went its own way. + +The nations liked to do different things. One liked to play lots of games, and the other liked to explore new places. They kept exploring, and kept playing, but never saw each other again. + +Finally the nations grew up and realized that it was time to come together again. They both said sorry and decided to be friends once more. Since then, they have stayed together and shared many happy times. +Once upon a time, there was a black child who had a very special talent. They could talk to animals! One day, the beloved child was walking through a forest and saw a little rabbit. The rabbit asked, "Hey, child, can you understand what I'm saying?" To this, the child smiled and said, "Yes, of course I can!" + +The rabbit was so excited and called out to all the animals in the forest, "Come and meet this special child!" All of the animals gathered to listen to the child's amazing stories as they exchanged words. + +The child was so happy to have found new friends. They shared stories, ate food together and even played in the forest. The child and the animals spent the whole day playing and dancing together. + +At the end of the day, all the animals said goodbye to the child and wished them a great life. The child waved goodbye and thanked the animals for a wonderful day. + +The child went home with a smile on their face. They knew that life was all about making new friends, no matter how different they were. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Polly. Polly lived with her family in a tree. She was so happy with her family and very proud of where she came from. + +One day, Polly's family decided to teach her a special skill - they showed her how to soar through the sky. Polly tried her best and with a few attempts, she was flapping her wings and soaring around the tree. She felt so dizzy and looked down from the sky. + +"You look so proud and happy, Polly!" said her family. + +Polly smiled. She realized that the sky didn't belong to just her, but everyone in her family. From that day forward, Polly decided to soar in the sky with her family. Together, they enjoyed the dizzy feeling of the sky and were all happy to be with each other. + +Moral of the story: Share special moments with your family and enjoy them together. +One day, Tom saw a big box while he was walking. He wanted to know what was inside the box. He asked his dad, "What is in the box?" His dad said, "I don't know. Let's see!" + +Tom and his dad opened the box. Inside the box, there was a big toy car! His dad said, "Wow, it's for you! I'm going to lend it to you for a few days." Tom was very excited and thanked his dad. + +The next day, Tom went outside with his toy car. He rode it on the sidewalk and used it to race with his friends. Tom had so much fun! He couldn't wait to lend the car to his friends so they could join in the fun. + +The happy time came to an end, and soon it was time to give the toy car back to his dad. But Tom enjoyed it so much that he kept asking if he could lend it to his friends for one more day. His dad smiled, "Of course you can lend the toy to your friends. Who knows, you might even be able to keep it for a little longer!" In the end, Tom had so much fun with the big box and his toy car that he got to keep them for a little while longer. +"Sack!" Tom said excitedly. He had just arrived at the park and was eager to explore. He held his toy tightly in one hand and his dad's with the other. + +Dad smiled and said "Let's go, Tom!" As they walked around the park, Tom noticed something glowing in the distance on top off a big hill. + +"Daddy, what is that?" asked Tom, pointing at the glowing object. + +"I don't know, let's go find out," Dad said. + +As they got closer, Tom saw it was a big, smooth sack. He ran towards it and touched it. It felt soft, like a cloud. + +"What is it, Daddy?" + +"It's a sack, but we'll need to climb the hill first." + +Tom and Dad climbed the hill until they finally reached the top. Tom was so excited, he couldn't contain himself. He opened the sack and there was a big surprise inside! With a smile on his face, Tom pulled out a bright kite and exclaimed "Sack!" + +At the park, Tom had a lot of fun playing with his new kite. He couldn't contain his joy and would repeat "Sack!" every time the kite would lift and glide through the air. + +Later that evening, Tom said goodbye to the park and his kite, but he knew in his heart that there would be many +A little girl and her mom were on holiday. They had been walking quickly all morning, and the girl was getting very tired. She started to yawn a lot, and her mom said, “Do you want a rest?†+ +The little girl nodded eagerly, so her mom stopped to let her sit down. The girl sat down on the grass and yawned again. She felt so sleepy, so she laid down and closed her eyes. + +The little girl and her mom stayed there for a while, until the girl was not sleepy anymore. Then they started to walk again. They went so fast that the little girl was out of breath! But soon, it was time to go home, and the little girl was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a large nature. Everywhere there were trees and animals. One day, something magical happened. The animals were released from their cages! They ran around, exploring and enjoying their freedom. + +The trees were so tall, and the birds flew high in the sky. The wolves howled and the owls hooted. Everyone was so happy to be free. + +The farmer prepared the land for his crop. He planted some large vegetables. Soon enough, his garden was full of vegetables. He was so happy. + +Soon, the winter arrived. But the animals still played in the snow. The farmer smiled as he watched them. They were so happy. + +At the end of the winter, the spring arrived. The plants and animals welcomed it with joy. The farmer could see the large nature all around him. He was content and smiled. +Tommy was riding his bike in the park when he saw a bright, colorful rocket in the sky. + +"Wow!" he exclaimed. "That looks so cool!" + +His mother, who was sitting on a nearby bench, smiled. "Do you want to watch it?" + +Tommy nodded vigorously. He stopped his bike and they both watched the rocket in the sky. It moved fast, shooting across the sky and leaving a long line of colorful sparks behind it. + +Tommy was mesmerized. He asked his mother, "Can I get a rocket just like that one?" + +His mother chuckled. "Maybe when you're older," she replied. + +But for now, Tommy was content to just watch and admire the colorful rocket in the sky. +One day in a small town, regular rain began to fall. The rain was soft and gentle. A little boy named Ben lived in the town. He was only three years old. + +Ben was so excited to see the rain. He took off his shoes, opened the door and ran outside. He waved his hands and spun around in circles. He laughed and shouted as he felt the raindrops touch his skin. + +The rain kept pouring down. Ben felt so lucky to be enjoying the rain. He danced in the street, splashed in the puddles and sang along with the birds. Everyone in the town came out to enjoy the regular rain. + +The rain eventually stopped and the sun came out. Everyone returned to their homes and Ben went inside too. He looked back and smiled, happy to have seen the regular rain. +Once upon a time, there was a dragon who lived in a big and tall castle. He loved his home very much and took care to keep it clean and safe. One night, he heard a loud noise outside. It was the sound of torches and drums and he knew there must be a war. + +The dragon was very scared and he quickly flew to the safety of his castle. He curled up and fell asleep, hoping the war would soon be over. + +Suddenly, he felt a bright light on his face. He opened his eyes and saw a small fairy looking at him with a smile. She had come to help the dragon in his time of need. + +The fairy said, "The war is over now. You can sleep peacefully again. And remember, it's always better to try and make peace than to start a fight." + +The dragon thanked the fairy for her kind words and the bright light she brought to the castle. As he fell asleep, he held in his heart the lesson of peace, and the hope that it would always be brighter than war. The End. +One day, Timmy and his mommy were walking in the park. "Mommy, can I ride my bicycle?" Timmy asked. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course you can. Just be careful, okay?" + +Timmy got on his bicycle and peddled around the park. He loved the feeling of the wind in his face. Soon, he was riding very fast and feeling very busy. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard his mommy calling, "Timmy! Come back! It's time to go home!" + +Timmy quickly turned around and rode back to his mommy. When he stopped, she said, "That was fun. Now it's time to go home and have dinner. Shall we go?" + +Timmy smiled and nodded. He knew it was time to go home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to watch things. He had a beautiful feather and was always ready to explore. + +One sunny day, he saw a rabbit hopping around the garden. He called out to the rabbit, "Hi! Would you like to play with me and my feather?" + +The rabbit looked at him with wide eyes. "Oh, I'd love to!" it said excitedly. + +The two friends had a great time. The bird would throw the feather up high and the rabbit would try to catch it. They both laughed and watched until the sun went down. + +At the end of the day, they said goodbye and the bird watched the Rabbit hop off into the sunset. The little bird was so happy. He had made a great friend and had a wonderful time playing together. He was ready for many more adventures with his feather! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Maggie and Jane. Maggie was 3 and Jane was 8. Every day they would play together outside, enjoying the wonderful sunshine. + +One day, Maggie and Jane decided to bake some cookies. Maggie scooped out the dough and Jane rolled it into little balls. Then Maggie helped Jane place the cookie balls into the oven. + +When the cookies were done, Maggie and jane couldn't wait to taste them. Jane took a bite first, and smiled. She said, "These cookies are delicious!" + +Maggie frowned. She wanted to take a bite too, but didn't know how to get it off the sheet. Jane saw her frown and said, "It's okay Maggie, let me help you." + +Jane carefully placed the cookie onto Maggie's plate. Then Maggie smiled. She took a bite of the delicious cookie and gave a thumbs up. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be kind and helpful to others. Even a small gesture can mean a lot to someone. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jimmy and Jody, who were playing in their garden. Jody saw something in the trees and said to Jimmy, "What is that?". Jimmy said, "I think it's a monster!". Jody was very scared, so Jimmy said, "Don't worry, I will help you!". + +Jimmy and Jody went to the monster and saw that it was very dull. It was asleep and just lying there. Jody got a bit closer and said, "Is it ok?". Jimmy said, "Yes, it's fine. Come on, let's help it". + +So, Jimmy and Jody started collecting sticks and leaves and put them around the monster to make it a comfy bed. They also made sure it wasn't in the sun, so the monster wouldn't get hot. Finally, they put a blanket over the monster to keep it warm. + +When they finished, the monster woke up and said, "Thanks so much for helping me dear children!". Jimmy and Jody hugged the monster and said, "You're welcome! We are glad you're safe!". The monster flew away and the two children ran home, telling everyone about the monster they helped. +Once upon a time, there was a loud noise in the sky. Two brave heroes heard it and rushed to the rescue. It was a news plane! One of the heroes used their super strength to lift the plane out of the sky. + +The other hero flew around the plane to make sure it was safe and sound. They looked inside the plane and found a little mouse who was scared and alone. They saved the mouse and patted it on the head. + +As soon as the heroes returned the mouse to its family, they heard the loud noise again. They rushed back to the sky and found an eagle who couldn't fly. The brave heroes rescued the eagle and flew it to a safe place. + +The heroes cheered and high-fived each other. They felt so proud and happy that they had rescued the news plane and the eagle. It was an amazing adventure! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Hannah. She was three years old, and she loved to dream. She would often close her eyes and imagine beautiful things. + +One day her parents gave her a very special present. It was a camera! This special camera was very cheap, but Hannah didn't mind. She wanted to use it to take pictures and follow her dreams. + +She went outside and started taking pictures of the birds, the sky, and the trees. After taking a few pictures, she heard a voice behind her. + +"What do you think you are doing?" asked the voice. + +Hannah turned around and saw a friendly lady. + +"I'm taking pictures so I can dream," Hannah said. + +The lady smiled. "That's a wonderful idea! Keep dreaming, little one!" + +And so Hannah did. She continued to take pictures and fill her dreams with them. She was very happy with her cheap camera and the beautiful images it captured. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl. She was very embarrassed because she was wearing a dull dress at school. All of the other students were wearing bright, colourful clothes. + +On her way home from school, she saw a rainbow in the sky. She saw how all the beautiful colours blended together and how they sparkled in the sun. She felt much happier! + +When she arrived home, she saw that her mother had made her a new, colourful dress. The dress had a rainbow pattern on it! She was so happy and excited to wear the new dress that she forgot all about feeling embarrassed. + +From then on, the little girl always wore bright, colourful clothes like the rainbow. She was never embarrassed again! +One day, Sarah the three year old was walking in a field outside of her house. She looked down and saw an apple on the ground. She bent down and picked it up. It was big and round, and the skin was thick and wrinkly. She held it up to her nose and sniffed it. It smelled sweet and juicy. + +Sarah was so excited that she couldn't wait to take a bite. She took a bite with her small, sharp teeth. At first she battled with the thick skin, but she eventually broke through. She said to herself, 'yummy!'. + +The crisp and juicy apple flesh tasted so sweet. Sarah couldn't get enough of it. She took large bites and chewed, and chewed, and chewed. She closed her eyes tight, enjoying the taste of the apple. + +When Sarah was finished with the apple, all that was left was a core. She looked around, feeling very pleased with herself. "That was so delicious," she said with a smile. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Tom and Tom. Tom was three years old and Tom was seven. They were walking in the garden when they found a big carrot. Tom was very excited and said to Tom, "Can I have it?" Tom said, "No, you can't have it. I'm taking it to show Mommy." + +Tom said, "But I want it, you can have something else." But Tom said, "No, I don't accept that. This carrot is for Mommy." Tom started to get angry and said, "Why not?" Tom replied, "Mommy likes carrots. Let's go show her." + +But when they brought the carrot to Mommy, she tasted it and said, "Oh no! It's sour. I can't eat it." Tom laughed and said, "See, I told you that I wanted it!" Tom smiled and accepted Tom's offer. They all enjoyed the big, sour carrot together. + +The brothers embraced and smiled, always happy when they accept each other's offers! +Max and Mommy went to the store. They had to buy some new stuff for Max's room. One of the things Mommy needed was a folder. It would help her organize all of Max's papers. + +When they arrived at the store, Max ran over to the shelves with folders. He saw a big red folder with black polka dots. Max was so excited! He pulled the folder off the shelf, but it was broken! + +"Oh no, Max," Mommy said. "Let's look for another one." She began to search the shelf for a better folder. + +A few minutes later, Max found another folder at the bottom of the shelf. He felt something inside it! He opened the folder and found a surprise! It was a toy train! He looked up and saw Mommy smiling. + +"Max," she said, "I knew you would find a better folder!" +Mary was very excited. She was going on her first walk in the park. Mom and Dad were going to permit her to explore. + +When she got there, she saw lots of pretty poppies. She stopped to smell the flowers and pick one for Mommy. She twirled around admiring the colours and couldn't help but jump up and down with excitement. + +She picked a few more poppies and put them in her pocket. Then she started running around and playing tag. After a while, she was exhausted and lay down on the grass. She looked up at the clouds and smiled. + +Mom and Dad watched Mary with the biggest grins. She had a great time playing in the park and they were so glad that they had permitted her to do so. +"Mummy look! I have a school uniform!" exclaimed Bobby while he held up the shirt and shorts. +"Wow Bobby, that looks great on you! You're a big boy now, ready to start school," said Mummy with a smile. + +They walked to school, Bobby proudly wearing his new uniform. When they arrived, Bobby was excited to meet his teacher. + +"Hello Bobby," said the teacher. "My name is Miss Smith." +"Hello," replied Bobby. + +Then Miss Smith said something strange. She began signing to Bobby. Bobby looked puzzled. +Miss Smith explained to Mummy, "Sorry, I'm deaf and use sign language to communicate. I think Bobby and I will get along great!" + +Mummy was surprised, but she smiled to show Bobby it was okay. Bobby understood that Miss Smith was different and he felt happy to have a teacher who could communicate with him in a special way. He saw that he could learn lots and hold his hand up in class just like the other kids. + +Gently, Miss Smith took Bobby's hand and together they skipped down the hallway. Bobby was excited to have a teacher who understood him, and Miss Smith felt proud to have Bobby as part of her class. +Once upon a time, there was a beetle who was very adventurous. He loved to explore and visit new places. One day he decided to go somewhere he didn't belong. He didn't realize that it was not a safe place. + +Soon, he found himself in a scary situation. The beetle tried to run away, but it was too late. He was captured by something that was trying to hurt him. He struggled and scurried away, but he was not able to get away. + +The beetle was very scared. He was all alone and he felt like he didn't belong there. Sadly, the beetle's adventurous journey ended in a bad way. He was never seen again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Bob. He loved playing outside and hopping around the garden. One day, he heard a noise coming from nearby. + +He hopped closer and saw a big, white cauliflower. It seemed to be calling him! Bob performed a happy little dance around the cauliflower, hopping and twirling through the air. + +But then he heard a loud noise. Bob stopped and saw a scary looking fox. The fox opened its mouth wide and said “Give me that cauliflower!†Bob was too scared to move, so he just stood there quietly. + +The fox came closer and closer, until it had its mouth over the cauliflower. Poor Bob didn't know what to do. He tried to perform the happy little dance he had done earlier but it was too late - the fox gobbled up the cauliflower in one go. Bob watched, helplessly, as the fox disappeared into the woods. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an ancient castle. Inside the castle there lived a beautiful princess. The princess was very tired and decided to take a nap. She looked all around the castle until she found the perfect spot. It was a soft bed made of wires with a view of the garden. + +The princess snuggled in her bed and soon started to drift to sleep. All of a sudden, she heard a noise. It sounded like a voice. She listened carefully and could make out a voice saying "Hello". + +The princess jumped up, looked around, and saw a little mouse sitting in the corner. "Who are you?" asked the princess. + +The mouse smiled and said "I'm the Prince of the Castle and I was wondering if you'd like to go exploring with me tomorrow?" + +The princess smiled and eagerly said yes. She was so excited that she forgot all about sleeping and just wanted to find out more about the castle. + +The little prince took the Princess to all his secret places and showed her all the ancient things inside the castle. They had so much fun that the Princess forgot all about sleeping. + +When the day was over, the Princess thanked the Prince for a wonderful day. She went back to her bed of wires and was soon fast asleep. +Once upon a time there was a small duck. The duck was very quiet and liked to be alone. As it swam in the pond, it looked up and saw a beautiful swan. It wanted to become a swan itself. + +The duck started dreaming of being a swan and flapping its wings. It started to practice flying, but it kept bumping into things. Then one day it truly believed it could become a swan. + +It went to the swan in the pond and said, “Can I be a swan like you?†The swan replied “My dear, you have to try hard and keep practicing.†+ +The little duck happily kept practicing and slowly it got better. One day after months of practice, it finally became a swan. It let out a happy “quack†and flew away with the swan. +John had just come out of the gloomy shelter. He was so happy to be out of the dark, noisy place. He went to a big field, full of green grass and bright flowers. He started to rub his hands in the grass, feeling its softness. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a friendly voice, asking him: "What are you doing?". + +John looked up and saw a big, fluffy cat. The cat was friendly and purring. John smiled and said: "I'm rubbing the grass. It feels so nice." + +The cat said: "That's so cool! I like to rub grass and feel the softness too. We should be friends and play together!" + +John and the cat ran and played together in the big, sunny field. Even though the shelter was gloomy, John was happy and had a lot of fun with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who really wanted to fly. He looked up into the sky and wished he could join the birds. Every day he would pretend he was flying, running around with his arms outstretched. + +One day, something amazing happened - he found a book! He was so excited he ran to show his mom. She read it to him, and in the book were instructions on how to fly. + +The boy was sad when he realized it was just a story. But, his mom said a little encouragement, “Don’t be sad.If you believe, then you can fly!†+ +The boy smiled, and he started to run again, with his arms outstretched, believing he could fly. Suddenly, he began to float up in the air! He was flying! He laughed and laughed, enjoying the feeling of soaring high above the world. + +He had discovered the power of believing. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, George and his dog Wolf. + +One day they decided to go on a big journey together. + +They travelled for days, till they came to a big, green hill. But at the top of the hill was another dog that wanted to fight with Wolf. + +Wolf growled at the dog, but George said "no, Wolf! We must not fight. We are on a journey". + +Wolf listened to his friend and walked away. And George and Wolf were able to finish their big journey without any more fights. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Millie. Millie was always very worried. Today she was worried because she had made a dessert for her friends, but it was melting! + +Millie looked at the dessert and said, "Help! My dessert is melting!" + +Then her mommy came in. She said, "Oh no! What can we do?" + +Millie said, "Maybe we can put it in the fridge and it won't melt?" + +"That's a great idea!", said Mommy. So Millie and Mommy took the dessert to the fridge, and it stopped melting. + +When her friends came, Millie was not worried anymore. They all enjoyed the dessert and it tasted delicious. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there lived a little bear cub and a fox cub. They were playing together in a meadow surrounded by tall trees. + +The bear cub saw something and said to his friend, "Look at that mud! It looks so much fun!" + +The fox cub shook his head. "No, I don't want to get dirty," he said. + +The bear cub replied, "Oh come on! Don't mind the mud. We can make all sorts of things in it. It can be like sweet play-dough!" + +The fox cub couldn't help but smile. "Okay," he said. + +They both played in the mud, making shapes and using sticks to draw pictures. They had the best time and the sun smiled down at them. + +At the end of the day, they were both very tired and happy. They hugged and said goodbye. + +The fox cub said, "That was so much fun. Let's do it again sometime!" + +The bear cub smiled and nodded saying, "Let's mind the mud next time!" +John had two suitcases of luggage. He was very excited, but also a bit scared. He couldn't carry the bags himself, so his Mom had to help him. + +At first, John was feeling very helpless. He didn't want to go on this trip. Seeing this, Mom encouraged him. + +"It will be fun, John," she said. "You'll get to see some new places and make some new friends!" + +John's face lit up. He could do this! Taking a deep breath, he grabbed one of his suitcases and started to walk. Seeing this, Mom smiled. + +She followed John and encouraged him the whole way. Every little step was a victory! + +When they arrived at the airport, John was so proud of himself. He looked up at Mom and smiled. He was ready for his next adventure! +Once there was a strong little boy who loved to speed. He liked to go so fast that the wind blew his hair back. + +One day while he was playing, the boy noticed a piece of paper blowing across the street. He decided to go and catch it. He ran as fast as he could with the wind at his back. + +He quickly reached the paper and snatched it from the ground. He stared at it for a moment and then looked up. A man was standing nearby, and he said to the boy: "That was some fast speed!". The boy smiled and held the paper up proudly. + +The man said to the boy: "What do you plan to do with that paper?". The boy thought for a moment and then said: "I'm gonna make a strong kite to fly!". The man smiled and said: "Good luck!", and the boy ran off with the paper in his hand. + +He carefully cut the paper and tied it carefully onto strong string. When everything was ready, the boy ran outside with a big smile on his face. He looked up at the sky and launched the kite. It flew so high and so fast, that the boy felt he was speeding. He had made a strong kite and he couldn't be prouder! +Jane and Joe were playing in the park when they saw a strange man. He had on a big coat and was pointing at something on the ground. Jane and Joe were curious, so they walked closer to see what the man was pointing at. + +The man was pointing at two gears on the ground. They were rusty and looked very old. Jane touched one and it was very dirty. She quickly ran away and told Joe that she didn't like the dirty gears. + +The man smiled and said he was a scientist who was studying the gears. He asked Jane and Joe if they would help him. The kids said yes and they picked up some leaves and sticks. + +Then the man told them to put the leaves and sticks around the gears to make them look nicer. Jane and Joe followed his instructions, and when they were finished, the gears looked much better. + +The kids said goodbye to the scientist and as they walked away, Joe said that maybe he wanted them to keep the park clean. Jane smiled and said Yes, that was it! +Once there was a boy who liked to explore outside. He set out towards a big tree one day. He was excited to reach the trunk and began to climb. + +But, unfortunately, he was stopped by an angry voice. It was an old man that lived near the tree who was saying: "Stop! Climbing on that tree is dangerous!" + +The little boy got scared from the voice and quickly stepped away from the tree. He looked up and saw the old man with a stern expression. He asked: "why can't I climb on the tree?". + +The old man looked down at him and said: " It's not safe! The branches are too high and might break. So, please, be careful and do not climb on the tree!". + +The little boy nodded and felt more safe to hear the old man's advice. He thanked the man for his help and decided to go explore other places. He had learned an important lesson and will always be careful of danger near trees. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers who were very competitive. One day their mom said, "Boys, let's go to the park! I want you both to behave." + +So the brothers went to the park and started running around, competing with each other to see who could run the fastest. They competed to see who could kick their foot the highest and the farthest. They ran and laughed and had a great time. + +At the end of the afternoon, their mom said, "Well, you boys sure have behaved today. I'm so proud of you!" + +The brothers smiled and ran off to play again, behaving and competing in more fun foot games. +Once upon a time, there was a famous museum. Everyone wanted to visit it, but it was very special. + +One day, a little girl decided she was brave enough to go inside. She took a deep breath, and then stepped inside. + +The museum was amazing! There were crazy creatures and beautiful artwork. Everywhere the girl looked, there was something to see and explore. + +When the girl reached the end of the museum, she noticed a door marked "Employees Only". Standing outside the door was a guard. He welcomed the little girl and said, "You may enter, but only if you are brave enough!" + +The little girl was scared but couldn't resist the challenge. With a smile on her face, she pushed open the door and stepped inside. + +The next day, everyone was talking about the wonderful things she had seen inside the Employees Only area. The little girl had gone to a place that nobody else had been brave enough to visit before. She had made the museum even more famous! +One morning, a young girl decides to visit her Grandpa. She knows that Grandpa has been very important in her life, so she wants to say hello. + +The girl puts on her shoes and runs out of the house. She runs past the big trees and down to the big road. + +After a short time, the young girl reaches her Grandpa's house. She knocks on the door and hears someone inside move. Then she hears a voice. + +Grandpa: "Who is it?" + +Young girl: "It's me, Grandpa! I've come to visit you." + +Grandpa: "Come in, my dear! I'm so glad you're here." + +The young girl opens the door and Grandpa gives her a big hug. They sit down together and talk and laugh. The young girl is very happy to visit her Grandpa. +Billy was excited. He had been invited to go on a rescue mission with his friends. The rescue mission would be a big adventure, and he would get to use his power to help others. + +Billy and his friends ran towards the forest, where the rescue mission was taking place. His friend Nick yelled, "Come on everyone, we don't have much time!" + +When they arrived at the forest, they saw a small animal on the ground. The animal was stuck and couldn't get out. + +Billy immediately used his power to try and help. He jumped and grabbed the animal, and then handed it over to Nick. + +Nick smiled and said, "You did it! Your power rescued the animal!" + +Billy was so proud. He had successfully completed his first rescue mission and was excited to help out again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Their names were Tom and Jane. Tom and Jane were playing in the park together. Tom saw a big swing and said to Jane, "Let's swing together!" Jane said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +They both got onto the swing and started to swing high. Tom smiled and said, "Look, Jane! The sky looks so beautiful!" + +Jane said, "Look at my eyes, Tom! They are so sparkly in the sun!" Tom replied, "Your eyes are so beautiful, Jane!" + +The two best friends laughed and kept swinging until the sun went down. +The elderly fireman was walking down the street. Suddenly, he saw a little girl crying on the curb. He went over to talk to her. + +“What happened?†The fireman asked. + +“My ice-cream melted and there is sticky stuff all down my dress!†She said. + +The fireman smiled. He took a handkerchief from his pocket and said, + +“Don’t cry, I can wipe away the sticky stuff.†+ +The fireman wiped away the sticky stuff until the little girl’s dress was clean again. + +The little girl looked up at the elderly fireman with a big smile and said, “Thank you mister! You’re the best!†+ +The fireman smiled and said, “You’re welcome. Have a nice day!†+Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had a big house and lots of money. The man was very proud of his wealth. + +One day he went to his garden and saw a big tree. He wanted to chop it down, so he took out his axe. He was about to start chopping, when he heard a voice. + +"Don't chop the tree down," said the voice. "It's my home." + +The man looked up and saw a tiny elf. He was very small and had bright green eyes. + +"Oh, I'm sorry," said the man. "I didn't realize anyone was living in the tree." + +The elf smiled. "That's okay. I need a place to live, just like you." + +The man listened to what the elf had to say. After a moment, he decided to put away his axe. + +"I'll find you a better home," he said. + +From then on, the rich man looked after the elf. He gave him a nice house and made sure he was well taken care of. The little elf was very happy in his new home. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen and to be kind to one another. +Once there was a little orange magnet. He wanted to play outside and explore the world, but his friends like the fridge and the dishwasher wouldn't let him. + +"Please, let me out!" he begged them. + +But they refused. + +Then, one day, a grand wizard appeared and said "you can have your freedom if you promise to find new adventures". + +The magnet accepted, so the wizard waved his wand and released him outside. + +The little magnet was so excited to be free! He flew through the sky, meeting new friends along the way. + +He never forgot the wisdom he'd been granted and always remembered to stay close to home. + +And the little orange magnet lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a chicken who was scared. He didn't know where to go, so he just ran around in circles. Eventually, he heard a voice calling out to him. + +"Follow me," said the voice. The chicken looked up and saw a little boy. He wasn't scared anymore. He followed the boy. + +The boy smiled and said, "Let's go find something fun!" The chicken felt better now. He kept following the boy, wherever he went. + +They went to the playground, but the chicken couldn't play on the swings or the slides. The boy just laughed and said, "That's okay, we can still have fun!" + +So, the boy and the chicken spent the day playing tag and chasing each other around the park. By the end of the day, the chicken wasn't scared anymore. He knew that the boy would take care of him. +Once upon a time there was a momma seal and two baby seals. The momma seal wanted to teach her two baby seals an important lesson. She wanted them to learn that sometimes it is important to ignore the things around them. + +Momma seal said, “My babies, I want you to ignore this seagull.†The seagull was squawking and flapping its wings. The two baby seals glanced at the seagull, but kept their focus on their momma seal. + +Momma seal said, “Good job! Now, ignore this boat.†The two baby seals continued to look away from the boat and stayed focused on their momma seal. + +Suddenly, a big, serious wave came and slapped the boat. The wave was so big that it pushed the boat into the sand. The two baby seals quickly moved away from the boat and looked at their momma seal. + +Momma seal smiled and said, “You see, my babies, it is important to ignore some things. If you had gone to the boat, you would have been swept away with the wave. So it is important to ignore things that can be dangerous.†The two baby seals understood and remembered this important lesson. +One day, a little girl and her dad went to the store. They were looking for an iron. The little girl wanted a new iron to use for her studies. + +At the store, she saw a fierce iron with many buttons and dials. She jumped up and gasped, “I want that one, Dad!†+ +Her dad looked at the iron and shook his head. “That iron is way too fierce. It’s much too complicated for you to use,†he said. + +The little girl pouted and started to cry. “But Daddy, I want that one for my studies,†she sniffled. + +Her dad grabbed her hand and said, “No, it’s not safe. You’ll have to find another one.†He hurried away with the little girl, leaving the fierce iron behind. + +The little girl was disappointed and couldn’t study with her new iron. She never got to use the fierce iron, and her studies were left unfinished. +Once upon a time there was an intelligent little girl named Grace. Grace loved going to the theater. She always dressed up and sat in the front row with her parents. + +One day, Grace's parents took her to the theater for her birthday. After the show, her parents asked her if she would like to stay for a drink. Grace said yes, so they all found a table by the window and ordered some juice. + +Grace looked out the window and saw a little puppy playing in the park. She said to her parents: "I am so lucky! I am smart and I get to go to the theater, and I even get to have a drink!" + +Her parents smiled and replied: "Yes, Grace. You are very lucky!" +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She liked to go for walks in the garden and watch the flowers bloom. One day, she passed a garden which had a lot of yummy fruits and vegetables. She wanted to eat them all. + +So, she went inside and started to pick the vegetables. Then she saw a strip of land which also had some fruit. But this time, the strip was not part of the garden. It belonged to her neighbor. + +Sarah knew it was wrong, but she couldn't resist. She took some of the fruit, and tried them. They were so yummy! She wasn't sure what to do. + +That's when she heard her neighbor's voice: "You know stealing is wrong. Even if the fruit is yummy, you should ask for permission before taking anything that does not belong to you." + +Sarah felt bad, so she decided to go back and give the fruit to her neighbor. "I'm sorry," she said, "I should have asked for permission." + +The friendly neighbor smiled, "That's alright. Taking things without asking is wrong, but now you know the difference." + +Sarah smiled, too. She learned a valuable lesson that day - never take something just because it looks yummy - it might not be yours! +Once upon a time there was a big infant. Every day the infant would go up to the edge of the forest to feed. One day, when the infant was at the edge of the forest, a creepy voice could be heard. The voice said, "Come closer, I will feed you." +The infant was scared but his stomach was growling and he was very hungry. He stepped closer and the voice said, "Come even closer and I will feed you." +The infant was scared, but he was so hungry he stepped one more step closer. Suddenly, a big spider jumped out and bit the infant. The infant ran away as fast as he could, but it was too late. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear. He liked to laze around in the woods all day and never did any work. One day, he had an idea to make some money. He thought he could sell messages. + +The bear went around the woods to all the animals, telling them about his message-selling plan. But no one was interested. The other animals all thought the bear was too lazy to pull his plan off and told him to forget about it and go back to lounging in the woods. + +Undeterred, the lazy bear kept searching for a customer. After many months of searching, the bear finally found one. The ant agreed to buy the bear’s message. The bear was so excited, he delivered the message right away. + +When he went back to the ant to get paid, the bear was sad to find that the ant had not been able to fulfill its promise due to being too busy collecting food. The bear understood and did not blame the ant. + +The moral of this story is that hard work pays off. If the bear had taken the time to work hard, he would have eventually earned what he was looking for. +Mum and dad were sitting at the kitchen table. Dad had a mighty telephone in his hand. Mum looked at him and smiled. +Dad began to explain to his daughter. "This is a telephone," he said. "It is a wonderful machine that lets us talk to someone who is far away. We can even talk to them even if they are on the other side of the world!" + +The daughter's eyes went big with excitement. "Can we use it now?" she asked eagerly. Dad chuckled and said, "Not right now, but soon." + +Mum joined in and explained, "A telephone is a mighty tool that can connect us to anyone no matter how far away they may be." + +The daughter thought about this for a few moments and smiled. She knew that she'd be able to use the mighty telephone soon. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant oak tree. In the summer, it was the perfect place for birds to sing and animals to play. + +One summer day, an old man came to the oak tree. He had a wound on his arm and he was feeling sad. + +He sat down beneath the tree and said, "I wish I could be healed". + +Suddenly, a gentle voice came from the branches of the tree and said, "I can help you if you'd like". + +The old man looked up and saw a beautiful bird. The bird was shining and the old man was very surprised. + +He asked, "Can you really help me?". + +The bird smiled and said, "Yes, I can heal your wounds if you trust me". + +The old man trusted the bird and he placed his arm on the trunk of the brilliant oak tree. After a few moments, the man felt something warm. Miraculously, his wound was healed! + +The old man thanked the bird for its skillful healing and the bird flew away, singing happily. + +From then on, the old man visited the magnificent oak tree every summer. He was sure that the bird would always be there, healing those in need. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very shy, so she was afraid to look at the other kids in the park. + +One day, she saw something in her pocket. It was a shiny penny! She had never seen a penny before, so she was excited. + +Suddenly, Lucy had a thought. She wanted to dare herself to give the penny to someone else. She was scared but made up her mind. + +So, Lucy held out her hand and gave the penny to a little boy who was playing in the park. He smiled big and showed the penny to the other kids. They all smiled too and Lucy felt brave. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. Joe wanted to prove that he could do big tasks. So Joe's mom gave him a big black task. It was a pushing task. + +Joe wanted to try, so he started to push the task. He grunted and groaned, but he pushed and pushed until he got the task to the other end of the room. + +Joe smiled with pride and said, "I did it!" His mom smiled back at him and said, "You were so brave pushing that big black task Joe, I'm so proud of you." + +Joe was so happy that he could do the task. He said, "I can do more tasks! I'm strong!". + +His mom replied, "Yes, you can. I know you can do anything you set your mind to." And from that day on, Joe was ready for any task. +Tommy and his mommy were walking in the forest. Tommy saw something strange, a skull! He wanted to take it with him. He goed to his mommy and said "Mommy, mommy, can I please carry the skull?" +His mommy looked at the strange object and said "Oh my, that's beautiful! Sure, you can take it with you." +Tommy was so happy! He took the skull and carried it in his hands. He felt so proud to have such a cool treasure. + +They walked a bit further in the forest when Tommy saw something else. A huge tree with branches full of beautiful flowers. Tommy went to his mommy and asked "Mommy, mommy can I carry the flowers too?" +His mommy looked lovingly at Tommy and said "Of course you can my little one. Let's pick some of the most beautiful ones!" + +Tommy and his mommy had a wonderful day in the forest. Tommy was so proud to carry his two treasures: a beautiful skull and a lovely bunch of flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Grace and her mom. Grace loved to organize, so one day she and her mom decided to organize their huge furniture. + +"Let's move the chairs and tables," said her mom. "Let's do it!" said Grace and she ran around the room, looking for the best way to organize their furniture. + +Grace saw a huge armchair, "That's the perfect spot for this one," she said. She helped her mom to carry the armchair, and together they moved the furniture around the room. + +When they finished, Grace's mom looked around and said, "Wow, it looks so nice! You did a great job, Grace." + +Grace smiled, feeling truly pleased with her work. She had done an amazing job organizing their huge furniture. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a little girl. The mommy was very patient with her little girl and she always wanted her daughter to be kind to everyone. +One day, the mommy sent the little girl over to the cupboard in the kitchen. She said, “Darling, I need you to be very patient and go over to the cupboard to get the ingredients for dinner.†+The little girl smiled and happily said, “OK mommy!†+She went over to the cupboard and with much patience, she carefully opened the door. She collected all the things her mommy had asked for and came back to the kitchen. +The mommy praised her little daughter and said, “You were so patient! Always be kind and patient with everyone around you, even if it’s difficult.†+The little girl smiled and hugged her mommy tightly. She knew that being kind and patient was a lot more important than she thought. +Panda and Rabbit had been walking along the road for a long time. Panda complained that her legs were tired, so Rabbit said "Let's take a rest!" + +Then, they heard a faint sound that made them both jump. It said, "Welcome!" + +They looked around and saw a furry little fox. Rabbit said, "Who are you?" + +Fox replied, "I'm Fox. I'm so glad you're here! I was feeling very lonely on this road." + +Panda and Rabbit smiled and welcomed Fox. Then they all three continued walking down the road. They had lots of fun together and they never got tired. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a very tough nail. The nail wanted very much to hold a picture to the wall but it did not have a hammer to pound it in. The nail tried to find a hammer all day and asked everyone it saw, but they all shrugged. + +At night, the nail asked the stars in the sky, “Where can I find a hammer?†One star twinkled very brightly and told the nail to find a person with a kind heart. + +The next morning, the nail found a kind little girl in the park. She had a hammer, which she was using to build a birdhouse. The nail asked her, “Will you help me?†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Of course I will help you.†She used her hammer to pound the nail into the wall. + +The tougher the nail tried to do it alone, the less likely it was to succeed. It wasn't until it asked for help, that it achieved its goal. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes it is ok to ask for help and a kind heart can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a wild bear that sat in the forest. One day he saw a small rabbit hopping by. The bear was glad to meet a new friend, so he waved hello. The rabbit paused and looked up at the bear. He smiled and waved back. + +The bear and rabbit became great friends, and they had lots of fun together. Every day they met in the same spot and played pretend games. The bear would make camouflage out of leaves and dirt, and the rabbit would hide in it. Then the rabbit would find a big pile of fruit and the bear would be glad and they would share it together. + +One day, the bear noticed the rabbit was quiet. He asked, "What's wrong?" The rabbit said he had to go, and he was very sad. The two friends said goodbye, but the bear told the rabbit he would be back soon. + +The next day, the bear waited and waited. Finally, he heard a noise. It was the rabbit, coming back to the forest! The bear was so glad to see him and the two friends hugged. They had lots of fun together and never paused to say goodbye again. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was very happy. He went to the store and saw lots of tasty things. He wanted to buy them all so he could have a healthy snack. He had some money, but it wasn't enough for all the snacks he wanted. + +The boy started to cry. He wanted to get all the snacks so badly. Then, an idea came to him. He grabbed all of his money and threw it in the air. He watched as the coins flew up high and then rained back down everywhere. + +The boy clapped his hands excitedly. He ran around the store and scooped up as many healthy snacks as he could. He was so happy. Now he had enough snacks to eat every day. He thanked the store and was on his way. + +The boy looked back one more time before he left. He knew he had made the right decision. He smiled and waved goodbye to the store. He was happy with his healthy snacks! +Harold was having a bad day. He was very angry. He decided to go outside and move around to try and make himself feel better. As he was walking, he saw a pretty vase. He bent over to take a closer look and was surprised to find that it was still in one piece despite being so old. He wanted to take it home with him. + +Just then, a voice shouted from nearby. It was an old man. He said, "What are you doing? That's my vase!" + +Harold was scared and quickly stood up. He said, "I'm sorry, sir. I'll leave it here." + +The old man was still angry. He said, "Yes, you do that!" + +Harold was embarrassed and quickly moved away. He was glad that he had listened and left the old man's vase alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy who loved to sing. Every day, Lucy would smile and sing sweetly. + +One day, she went to the beach with her mom. Lucy saw lots of jellyfish in the sea. She was so excited she started singing about them. + +"Mommy, look at all the jellyfish," Lucy said, pointing. + +"Yes Lucy, they're so pretty," her mom said. + +They both watched the jellyfish swimming around in the sea. They were so still, like dancers moving to a secret song. + +Lucy couldn't help it, she started to sing. She sang about the jellyfish and how they looked in the sea. + +After a while, Lucy got tired and stopped singing. She said goodbye to the jellyfish and went home with her mom. + +But Lucy still loves to sing, and whenever she sees jellyfish in the sea, she can't help but start singing again! +One beautiful morning, a 3 year old boy was walking in a peaceful park. As he looked up at the sky, he spotted an angel, shining brightly in the sun. The angel seemed to be looking down at him with a big smile. + +The boy said "hello", and the angel replied, "Hello my friend, how are you today?". + +The boy was so excited to be talking to an angel. He replied, "I am good, can you do something special?" + +The angel said, "Sure! Every day I give special powers to people so that they can do something helpful for the world. I will give you the power to freeze things in time. This power can be very useful when played with wisely." + +The boy was amazed and thanked the angel for the special gift. He promised to use the power wisely and that he couldn't wait to see what he could do. + +The angel smiled and disappeared up into the sky. From then on, the boy often used his special power of freezing things in time, to create moments of joy and happiness, and to be useful to the world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. She was enthusiastic about everything! Mia wanted to try the lotion her mom was using, so she asked if she could have some. Her mom said "Yes, but you must wipe it off when you're finished." + +Mia was so excited she ran to the bathroom. She scooped some of the lotion onto her hands, and rubbed it all over her face. Shegiggled as she rubbed it on her arms and legs. + +Once Mia was done, she hopped out of the bathroom and ran to her mom. She said "Look, Mommy! I'm using the lotion like you!" Her mom smiled and said "Good job, Mia! Now don't forget to wipe it off." + +Mia nodded and went to get a tissue. She was so enthusiastic to make her mom proud that she wiped off all the lotion very quickly. She ran back to her mom and said, "I finished wiping it all off, Mommy!" + +Her mom was very proud of Mia for being so enthusiastic about a new task. She gave Mia a big hug and said "Good job, Mia!" +One day, Max and his mom were playing in the park. Max saw a big wheel and he wanted to try it. He jumped on the wheel and started to roll around. It was so much fun! + +However, Max soon realized the wheel was not moving very well. He said to his mom, "Something not work? Wheel not go!" + +His mom looked at the wheel and noticed some broken gears. She said, "I see what wrong. One of the gears is broken. That why wheel not go." + +Max was very sad. He tried to push the wheel, but it was very uncomfortable. He said, "I want wheel move. Why wheel not go?" + +His mom gave him a hug. She said, "Let's find someone who can fix the wheel. Then you can roll around again." + +Max was so excited. He jumped up and down and said, "Let's find the person! Let's go!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She was wearing a fancy dress and wanted to go home. She asked her mom, "Can I go home now?" + +"Yes, Molly," her mom said. "But first, follow me!" + +Molly followed her mom through a bright, green meadow. They passed by a few butterflies, who were flying and fluttering around. After a while, they reached a big, fancy house. + +Molly's eyes opened wide. "Mom, is this our home?" she asked. + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, it is! We're home!" + +Molly was so happy. She ran into the house, excited to explore her new home. She found a bedroom with lots of colorful toys, a living room with a large, fancy couch, and a kitchen full of yummy treats. + +From that day on, Molly explored her new, fancy home and was very happy there. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful frog. He was the strongest frog in the pond. Every day, he would dive in and show off his diving skills to all the other animals. + +One day, he was feeling especially brave. He spotted a giant jug filled with water. 'I'm going to dive into it!' he thought to himself. + +He took a deep breath, leaped up and took a giant dive. 'I'm unstoppable!' he said mid-air. With a big splash, he splashed into the jug. + +But, he got a bit too confident. Suddenly, he realised he couldn't get out. He started to panic. + +Then, a friendly bird flew past. 'Quit struggling,' said the bird. 'Just hop out!' + +The frog followed the bird's advice, and he hopped out of the jug with ease. He realised it was a lot easier than trying to dive out. + +From then on, the powerful frog recited the bird's words to himself each day before he dived into the pond: 'Quit struggling, just hop out!' And he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny little bird. She had feathers that were as white as snow and a voice that sang the sweetest of songs. One day, she decided to go on an adventure and explore something new. She spread her wings wide and sprung into the air, flying higher and higher. + +Soon she found herself over a brimming city street. On one side of the road, she saw a grey stone wall with a single word scratched onto it. The word was 'dirty'. She cocked her little head and tried to figure out why the word was there. But before she had even had a chance to think, the sweet song of a child caught her attention. + +In the alleyway below her, a little girl was singing and dancing. She said, “I am singing, I am singing a dirty word song!†With a curious twinkle in her eye, the bird swooped down and landed on the girl’s shoulder. She asked, “What is a dirty word song?†+ +The little girl giggled and said, “It’s a song that uses words that are so naughty that no one should say out loud!†The bird nodded, understanding the words, and then started singing the same song! The little girl smiled, clapped her hands and spring into a new dance. + +The bird and the girl kept singing and dancing until the sun +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl called Sarah. She was always exploring, trying to learn something new. One day, she heard someone speaking a foreign language that she did not understand. Sarah was so intrigued, but she couldn’t figure out what it meant. + +So she asked her mom, “What language is that?†Her mom smiled and replied, “It’s called Spanish. Do you want to learn it?†Sarah got very excited and nodded her head. So, mom taught Sarah how to cover the language with simple words and sounds. + +Eventually, Sarah’s classmates got envious of her ability to speak Spanish. They wished they could speak it too! So Sarah taught them a few simple words and phrases. Before long, all of the students were trying their best to learn Spanish. + +It was amazing to Sarah that she had empowered her friends to learn a new language. She smiled from ear to ear and felt pride that she had made a difference. +Kiara was feeling very eager to go to the park. She was about to get her shoes on, when her mommy stopped her. "No, Kiara," her mommy said. "You have to go to your room and separate your journal from the other books." +Kiara stamped her feet and crossed her arms. She didn't want to separate her journal--she wanted to go to the park! "But mommy," she whined. +But mommy didn't budge. "It is not fair if you don't do what I tell you," she said. "Now get your journal and separate it from the other books. Then you can go to the park." + +Kiara grumpily went to her room and picked out her journal. With one hand she held the book and with the other she began to separate it from the other books. Kiara was disappointed, but she knew her mommy was right. + +Finally, the journal was separated from the others and Kiara was able to go to the park. She ran outside, feeling happy and eager for the fun adventure that awaited her. +One day, there was a naughty dog named Silver. It was so naughty that it always walked away from its home and out into the streets by itself. + +One day, Silver did its usual naughty trick of leaving its home and wandering off. It had been gone for a while when its owner noticed the dog was missing. + +The owner quickly got up and started to look for Silver. After a long search, the owner finally spotted Silver at a busy intersection. He quickly ran up to Silver and said: "Silver, why are you so naughty?" + +Silver just wagged its tail and looked at its owner. The owner took Silver by the collar and said: "Come on, let's go home". + +Once they were home, the owner closed the door so Silver couldn't wander off again. Silver sat by the door, looking longingly outside. But the owner knew that it was for the best to keep the door closed so that Silver wouldn't be naughty again. +Bill and his mom were walking in the park. They could see lots of birds playing around and the sun was shining. Bill asked his mom “Why is the park so nice?†+ +His mom smiled and whispered, “Because it is the law.†+ +Bill looked confused. His mom explained, “The law are rules that make sure we all get along.†+ +Bill nodded. A fierce looking dog walked past and Bill gasped. His mom said in a quiet voice, “Don’t worry, the park is safe. Not even a fierce animal can break the law.†+ +Bill smiled and hugged his mom. He felt glad to know that the law kept him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom wanted to know what was happening in the world. He asked his mum and dad if they could tell him some news. + +His mum and dad said they weren't sure and that the news was sometimes difficult to understand. Tom began to get frustrated, so he demanded that they tell him. He shouted and begged until they eventually agreed. + +They carefully told him the news, but it was not what Tom wanted to hear. The news was bitter and Tom began to cry. He couldn't understand why the news they were telling him was so sad. + +Tom was so upset that he refused to listen to anything else his parents said. He ran away and refused to come back. And that's how the story ended, with Tom feeling sad and alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Ravi. Ravi loved playing with his cricket. He used to put it in a box so he could take it everywhere. + +One day, Ravi was playing with his cricket in the garden. Suddenly, the cricket flew into the neighbour's garden. Ravi was scared, so he jumped over the fence hoping to get it back. + +When Ravi got to the other side he saw something silly. The neighbours cat was chasing the cricket! Ravi tried to shoo the cat away but nothing worked. The cat just kept chasing the cricket. + +Ravi was about to cry, but then the cat put the cricket in its mouth. Ravi was so upset. He didn't know what to do. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Clare. Clare was just three years old and was starting to wonder a lot about the world. Today, she and her mom were in the car, driving towards the west. Suddenly, Clare saw an old man with a big, white beard. She pointed him out to her mom. "Mommy, look! Who is that?" + +Mom smiled and said, "That is Mr. Jacob. He's deaf, but he's very sweet and kind. He lives in the small house near the lake." + +Clare thought a lot about Mr. Jacob and wondered what it was like to be deaf. She also kept wondering what adventures were out there in the west. + +The next day, her mom took her visit Mr. Jacob. As she walked up to the house, Clare was very nervous. Mr. Jacob stepped out to greet them and Clare quickly noticed the casual sign language he used to communicate. By the end of the visit, she was excited to learn the signs. + +Seeing the old man living in the west and all the adventures afterwards had left Clare with so much wonder, and she knew that her journey was only beginning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and found a melon in the garden. She was very excited because she had never seen a melon before. + +Sarah asked her dad what it was and he said to her, "That's a melon! It's an interesting, sweet fruit that you can eat." Sarah picked it up and asked, "How do I eat it?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Remember, the first thing you need to do is cut the melon open with a knife. Then, you can eat it!" + +So Sarah took the knife and carefully cut the melon open. Inside she found a sweet, juicy yellow flesh that smelled so good. She took a big bite and it was delicious. + +Afterwards, Sarah asked her dad why the melon was so interesting and he said, "Because it tastes so sweet and juicy, and it's something special to remember!" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, I will remember the melon always!" +The day was nice and bright, the sun shining on the trees and the rivers sparking. Tom and his friend Gina went out to the garden to play. They had their favourite erasers and wanted to draw lots of beautiful things. + +Tom wanted to draw a butterfly so he picked up his eraser and started. It wasn't easy but he kept trying and managed to draw a colorful butterfly. He was so happy and Gina clapped her hands. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and dropped on their drawings. Tom shouted, "We need to hurry! Let's clean up the drawings before they get bad." + +Gina grabbed the eraser but it was too late. Their drawings were gone and both of their hearts sank. Gina believed that their drawings were so special that the rain wouldn't touch them. Neither of them were ready for the bad news. + +At the end, everything was cleaned up and there were no signs left. Tom and Gina looked around, hoping that the rain wouldn't have taken away the beautiful things they drew. Nothing was left, only the clean ground. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. Tom loved to drive his scooter. His mom always told him to wear a helmet when he drove his scooter, but he didn't want to. + +One day, Tom was driving his scooter when he saw his friend Jack. Jack was also driving his scooter and he had a helmet on. + +Tom stopped and asked Jack why he was wearing a helmet. Jack said "It's easy! The helmet keeps me safe when I drive. You should get one too!". + +Tom thought about it and realized Jack was right. So he went to the store and got a bright blue helmet. Now, every time Tom goes out to drive his scooter he remembers to wear his helmet. It's easy and it keeps him safe! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Liza. She loved to ride her bike. She rode her bike all around her neighborhood. Whenever it was time to play with her friends, she would ride her bike to their houses. + +One day, Liza asked her mom for a pencil. "Can I have a pencil, Mama?" She asked. Mama looked around and found a pencil. It was a bit rough, but it was still perfect for Liza. + +Liza grabbed the pencil and said thank you. She rode her bike to her friends' houses and they had a lot of fun playing with their new pencils. They drew colorful pictures and had a great time. + +At the end of the day, Liza rode her bike back home. She felt tired and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a very special angel. She was very alert, watching over everything that happened. Everywhere she went, she loved to rock. + +The angel rocked back and forth, close to the ground and high up in the sky. She could rock faster than the wind, and her wings sparkled in the light. + +Whenever there was trouble, the angel was very alert. If a person was sad, she would rock them and make them feel better. If someone was scared, she would rock them and they would feel brave. + +Wherever she went the angel's rocking made the world a better place. The people loved the angel and thanked her for looking out for them. + +The angel loved to rock, and was always ready to help. She was the most special angel of all. +Karen and her mommy were going to the park. When they arrived, Karen saw an unusual hoop. It was made of a strange material and sparkled in the sunlight. + +Karen asked her mommy, “What is that hoop? Can we play with it?†+ +Mommy smiled, “That’s a hula hoop. Let’s try it!†They got the hoop and Karen’s mommy showed her how to hula hoop. + +Karen tried to spin it around her waist, but she couldn’t get it to stay there. She tried again, but she ignored the hoop and tried to hula hoop with her arms. + +Her mommy chuckled and said, “Karen, try again with your waist. Let me help you.†She showed Karen how to hula hoop properly, and soon Karen was spinning the hoop around her waist. + +Karen was laughing and having a great time. It seemed unusual to Karen, but she quickly learnt how to hula hoop and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, a rhinoceros named Phinocerous lived in a big forest. He was very adventurous and liked to explore. +One day, he went on a journey and found himself on a big mountain. He was very happy and he was ready to explore it. +Suddenly, he heard a loud snap behind him. He turned around and saw a big tree falling down with a loud crash. +Phinocerous was very scared, and he started to run away. But then he heard a voice. "Stop, don't be afraid," the voice said. +Phinocerous looked around and saw a fox. The fox said, "I'm here to help you. I won't let anything harm you". +Phinocerous was very relieved and thanked the fox for saving him. From then on, the two went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a cord and it began to glow. It was very exciting! The cord was harmless, so everyone wanted to explore it. Everyone wanted to touch the glowing cord, so they all put their hands out and touched it. Then, the cord began to shine even brighter. The light shined all around the room, filling it with warmth. Everyone was so happy, and the cord kept glowing brighter and brighter. In the end, the light disappeared, leaving everyone in awe. It was a magical experience! Everyone had so much fun with the harmless glow of the cord. +Once upon a time there was a car. Inside the car were two people named Mom and Dad. + +Mom said to Dad, "We have to pick up the important pin." + +Dad said, "Ok, let's drive!" + +So, off they drove to pick up the important pin. + +When they arrived, Mom said, "There it is! The important pin." + +Dad said, "Let's take it home. Then we can use it for our project." + +So, off they drove again with the important pin. + +When they reached home, Mom said, "Look, we got the important pin!" + +Dad said, "Yes, now we can get our project done." + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a tired little girl called Sarah. She was very tired, because she had been playing at the park all day. She thought she might take a nap. + +So Sarah lay down in her bed and started her nap. She was soon dreaming about delicious waffles. But then her brother came into the room and shouted, “Wake up Sarah, it’s time for dinner!†+ +Sarah felt very embarrassed as she opened her eyes. Then her brother started laughing and Sarah knew that he had seen her napping. She jumped out of bed and ran downstairs for dinner. + +At dinner, Sarah was delighted to find waffles on the table. She was so happy that she had been dreaming about them. She ate all her dinner and said thank you. Then she ran off to play for a while. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. He loved to wander and explore the world. One day, Tom decided to wander through the forest in search of an adventure. + +As he was wandering, Tom came across an old ladder lying on its side. He thought it was very interesting, so he decided to have a closer look. But when he touched the ladder it started to move! Tom quickly stepped back, scared of what he had seen. + +A voice from above scared him even more. "Don't worry little one, I was just cleaning my ladder," said the voice. Tom looked up and he saw an old man with a smile on his face. + +Tom felt a bit happier. He asked the man, “Can I help you clean the ladder?†The old man said, "That would be great! Together we can clean the ladder in no time!" + +Tom and the old man spent the rest of the day cleaning the ladder together. When the ladder was nice and clean, the old man thanked Tom for his help. Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome!" That night Tom went to bed with a big smile on his face, happy that he had made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a tiny girl. Her name was Mia. She loved playing in her garden and running around with her pet puppy, Rex. + +One day, Mia was playing in the garden and noticed something strange. She saw a big cat! The cat was alert and seemed to be looking for something. Mia looked around and noticed there was a basket full of her favorite stuff lying near the garden's fence. + +Mia quickly ran towards the basket but the cat was very fast too. It rushed in front of Mia and blocked her way. Mia was scared and didn't know what to do. She started to cry but then Rex came running. He barked at the cat until it ran away. Mia was very relieved and smiled. + +Mia ran towards her stuff and hugged it. She was very happy and thanked Rex for helping her. With her stuff safe, Mia and Rex ran off together to play some more in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess. She liked to dance and be happy. One day, the princess was feeling scared. Something bad had happened. There was an emergency. + +The princess asked her mom and dad what to do. They said she should listen to her heart. She should follow what was in her heart. The princess thought about it and realized that the best thing to do was to be kind. + +She wanted to help people in need. So every day, she did something kind to help people who were not feeling happy. Little by little, things got better. Everyone started feeling better. + +The princess realized that being kind is the best way to help people when there is an emergency. Doing something kind can make the world a prettier and happier place. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sara. She had a big bag and wanted to take it with her wherever she went. + +One day, Sara thought it was too difficult to keep carrying the bag, so she decided to pause and take a break. She sat down on the ground and put the bag beside her. + +Suddenly, a squirrel ran up to Sara with a shiny stone in its mouth. It dropped the stone on the ground and stared at Sara. She was so happy to see the little animal and decided to offer some snacks from her bag. + +The squirrel enjoyed the food and even brought two of his friends! Soon, Sara was surrounded by a group of small animals. She shared her snacks with them and started scratching their furry heads. It was such a fun experience for Sara that she even forgot about her bag! +In a big city, a strong subway appeared. It had bright lights, strong windows and big doors. Inside the subway, there was a small girl. She was only three years old. + +The girl was with her mom. She said “Mom, why is the subway so strong?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “This subway is very strong. You can ride it anywhere you want to go. The subway will help you get to where you need to go. Always use the subway if you need help to get somewhere. + +The little girl smiled. She thanked her mom and they rode away on the strong subway. + +The moral of the story is to always use the subway to get where you need to go. The subway can help you get to places where you cannot reach on your own. Remember to always look for help if you need it! +Once upon a time, there was a jolly old man who loved to record things. He would carry a special wallet around with him and record anything interesting. + +One day, he came across a playground full of children. He saw one little girl, who was three years old, playing with a ball. He put his wallet down and pulled out a recorder. + +The old man asked the little girl, "What are you doing?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "I'm playing with my ball." + +The old man recorded the little girl's voice and then put everything back in his wallet. He thanked the little girl for being so jolly and then waved goodbye. + +The old man was so happy because he had recorded such a precious moment. He put his wallet back in his pocket and went on his way. +Once upon a time there was a small wild witch living in the forest. All day long she flew around, tasting all the yummy things the forest had to offer. + +One day, she tasted something very special. It was a sweet and juicy cherry! The witch flew away with the cherry, determined to keep it all to herself. + +But the other animals in the forest weren't very happy. They all wanted to share the cherry too! The witch just shook her head and flew away, refusing to share the cherry. + +This made the other animals very sad. But then, they remembered a special lesson. They remembered that it's very important to always share with our friends. + +So, the animals called out to the witch and offered to share the cherry with her too. The witch thought it over and then smiled. She knew that it was better to share than keep it all to herself. + +So, the witch and the animals all got to enjoy the sweet and juicy cherry together. They all agreed that by sharing, everyone had the chance to taste something special! +Mary was a little girl who had always wanted a pony. She asked her mom if she could have one, and mom said yes. + +One day her dad brought home a beautiful pony. Her name was Molly and she was very friendly. + +Mary was so happy and excited about Molly. She hugged Molly and gave her a big kiss. + +Every day Mary lay in the stable with Molly, grooming her and feeding her. Molly always listened carefully to what Mary said and followed her commands. + +Mary felt so content and happy when she was around Molly. Molly was very reliable and Mary knew that she could trust her always. She knew Molly would never let her down. + +It was her favorite time of the day when Mary lay with Molly in the stable. Mary was sure that they would be friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Sarah. She was three years old. + +Today Sarah was so very excited because today was Christmas day. She had a lovely red sweater under the Christmas tree. + +When Sarah opened the sweater, it was all wet. Mommy asked, "What happened here?" Sarah explained, "My drink spilled on it." + +Mommy said, "Don't worry Sarah. I can wipe it off." She took the sweater to the sink and started to wipe it carefully. When the sweater was all clean and dry, Sarah hugged it and said, "My lovely sweater!" + +Mommy smiled and hugged Sarah back. They both loved the sweater very much. +Once upon a time, a boy named Josh wanted an ice-cream. He was so excited to have one, but when he went to the ice-cream shop, it was closed! Josh started to cry. + +Just then, a nice fairy appeared. She said, "Don't worry, Josh. I can save you from no ice-cream. Follow me!" + +So Josh followed the fairy and they flew away. They went to a magical place, so peaceful and full of the most delicious ice-cream. Josh was so happy and thanked the fairy. + +The fairy said, "You are welcome, Josh. Now enjoy your ice-cream!" + +Josh thanked the fairy again and then he ate the yummy ice-cream. He was so grateful that the fairy had saved him from no ice-cream! +Once, there was a curious boy named Jack. He loved exploring and one day he went on a walk. He heard a sound and squealed with excitement. In the sky, Jack saw a helicopter. He was mesmerized and stopped to take a closer look. He wished he could fly in a helicopter and explore the world. + +Suddenly, he heard a whistle. He spun around and saw a kind old man with a friendly smile. The man said, "Would you like to fly in a helicopter?" + +Jack's eyes lit up. "Yes, please! That would be amazing!" he exclaimed. + +The old man was happy to oblige. He took Jack's hand and led him to the helicopter. Jack's heart was beating with excitement. He hopped in, and the old man waved goodbye. + +The helicopter flew up, up, up in the sky. The sun was shining, and Jack could see for miles and miles. + +Jack was so happy – he couldn't stop smiling. He was so glad he was curious that day. He was even able to whistle with joy! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. One day, Lily was wearing her pretty bracelet and showing it to her friends. Suddenly, a boy named Max came and took her bracelet from her hand. Lily was very sad and started to cry. + +Her friend, Emma, asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "Max stole my bracelet. I'm so sad." Emma said, "Don't worry Lily, I'll help you find it. We just need to be careful and look everywhere." + +They started to search for the bracelet around the playground. Finally, they found Max hiding behind a tree with the bracelet in his hand. Emma said, "Max, why did you steal Lily's bracelet? That's not nice." Max felt bad and said sorry. He gave the bracelet back to Lily and promised to never steal again. From that day on, they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly on her toast every day. Her mom would make her breakfast every morning and put regular jelly on her toast. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun on the swings when suddenly, she got stuck at the top. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, her dad saw her and quickly ran to rescue her. He climbed up the ladder and helped her down. Lily was so happy and grateful that her dad saved her. She gave him a big hug and they went home to have some more toast with jelly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lily. She loved to play and run around in the park. One day, while playing with her friend Timmy, they found a big rock. + +Lily said, "Let's split the rock in half and see what's inside!" + +Timmy replied, "I don't think we can split it, it's too big." + +But Lily was determined and said, "We can do it if we try!" + +So they both pushed and pulled until finally, the rock split in half. Inside, they found a small brain-shaped rock. + +Lily said, "Wow, this is so cool! I wonder what we can do with it." + +Timmy suggested, "Maybe we can use it as a toy for our dolls." + +Lily agreed and they both happily played with their new brain-shaped rock toy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy mole. He lived in a cozy hole under the ground. One day, he met a rabbit. + +"Hello Mr. Mole, how are you today?" asked the rabbit. + +"I'm very happy, thank you," replied the mole. + +The rabbit was in a hurry and said, "I need to speed to the other side of the forest. Do you want to come with me?" + +The mole was curious and said, "Sure, I'll come with you. But, how do we speed?" + +The rabbit showed the mole how to run fast and they both went on their way. They had a fun adventure together and the mole was very grateful for the rabbit's kindness. From that day on, the happy mole always remembered the fun time he had with the rabbit and how to speed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to festivals with her family. One day, they went to a festival that was very peaceful. There were lots of people signing and dancing. Lily saw a lady who looked sad, so she went to talk to her. + +"Hi, my name is Lily. Why do you look sad?" asked Lily. + +The lady replied, "I lost my dog and I can't find him." + +Lily wanted to help, so she asked her family to help look for the dog. They searched everywhere and finally found the dog. The lady was so happy and signed a thank you to Lily and her family. + +From that day on, Lily knew that helping others can make a festival even more special. +Once upon a time, a little frog named Freddy went on an adventure. He hopped and hopped until he arrived at a big green meadow. There he met a friendly butterfly named Bella. + +"Hi there! What brings you here?" asked Bella. + +"I'm just exploring," said Freddy. + +Suddenly, a big, troubled bird swooped down from the sky and snatched Bella away. Freddy tried to save her, but he was too small. He felt sad and alone as he watched the bird fly away with his new friend. + +From that day on, Freddy never forgot about Bella. He would often visit the meadow, hoping to see her again. But she never returned. Freddy learned that sometimes bad things happen, and there's nothing you can do to change them. But he also learned that it's important to never give up hope. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went to the park to play. They played on the swings and the slide. + +Lily saw her shadow on the ground and thought it was funny how it followed her everywhere she went. She showed her friends and they all laughed. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Sarah fell and hurt her knee. Lily wanted to help her, so she asked, "Sarah, can I carry you to the bench?" Sarah said yes and Lily picked her up and carried her to the bench. + +After that, Lily became very popular with her friends because she was so helpful. They all played together and had a great time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a green bird named Billy. Billy loved to fly high in the sky and explore the world. One day, Billy's friends told him that he had to take an exam to see if he was a good flyer. + +Billy was nervous about the exam, but he studied hard and practiced flying every day. On the day of the exam, Billy flew higher and faster than he ever had before. He passed the exam with flying colors! + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard and practice, you can achieve anything you want. Just like Billy, you can fly high and reach your dreams if you believe in yourself and never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her pink ball in the park. One day, she saw a boy who also had a ball. She wanted to play with him, but he didn't want to share his ball. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She went to her mom and asked for another pink ball. Her mom gave her one and Lily went back to the park. She gave the boy her new ball and said they could play together. The boy was happy and they had fun playing together. + +Lily's goal was to make a new friend and prevent a fight. She learned that sharing is important and that it makes people happy. From that day on, Lily and the boy played together every day and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who loved to swim in the pond. One day, the little duck saw a wagon by the pond. The wagon was full of yummy bread. + +The little duck wanted to eat the bread, so he climbed into the wagon. But then, a farmer came and saw the little duck in the wagon. "Hey, little duck, did you eat my bread?" asked the farmer. The little duck felt guilty and said, "Yes, I ate your bread. I'm sorry." + +The farmer was very angry and chased the little duck away. The little duck swam away in the pond, feeling sad and hungry. From that day on, the little duck never stole again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help set the table for dinner. + +Lily grabbed a napkin and put it on each plate. Then, her mom asked her to bring the forks and spoons. Lily tried to carry them all at once, but they were too heavy. + +Her mom said, "You can't carry all of them at once. You need to weigh how much you can hold." + +Lily didn't understand what "weigh" meant, so her mom explained it to her. After dinner, Lily's dad came home from work. He was deaf, so Lily and her mom had to use sign language to talk to him. They told him all about their day and how Lily learned a new word - "weigh". +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog named Max. Max loved to play outside, especially in the mud. He would roll around in the mud and get very dirty. One day, Max went to the park to play with his friends. They were playing fetch when suddenly, Max saw a famous person walking by. + +Max got so excited that he started to yell and bark loudly. His friends were surprised and didn't know what was happening. Max didn't care, he just wanted to say hello to the famous person. But the famous person didn't like loud noises and quickly left. + +Max felt sad that he scared the famous person away. He decided to go back to his mud pit and roll around. His friends joined him and they all had fun getting muddy together. Max realized that he didn't need to be famous to have fun and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy elephant that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's mommy told him they were going to the store to buy some food. Timmy wanted to bring his toy elephant, but his mommy said it was too heavy to carry. + +At the store, Timmy saw a man giving a lecture about animals. The man had a parrot on his shoulder, which was very unusual. Timmy wanted to see the parrot up close, but his mommy said they had to listen to the lecture first. + +After the lecture, Timmy's mommy took him to the fruit section. Timmy saw a big scale and asked his mommy what it was. His mommy said it was a scale to weigh the fruit. Timmy wanted to weigh his toy elephant, so his mommy helped him put it on the scale. Timmy was very happy when he saw that his toy elephant weighed two pounds! +Once upon a time, there was a big boat that sailed on the sea. The boat was very colorful and looked cheerful. It had a lot of people on it who were happy and having fun. They stopped at a harbor to rest and eat some food. + +Suddenly, a man started to yell loudly. He was very angry because he lost his hat. Everyone was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, a little girl found the man's hat and gave it back to him. The man became happy and stopped yelling. + +After that, everyone went back on the boat and continued their journey. They sang songs and looked at the beautiful sea. The harbor was far away, but they were all happy and grateful for the little girl who found the hat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest near her house. One day, she found a twig on the ground and picked it up. It was very small and brown. + +Lily saw her friend, a boy named Max, walking towards her. She showed him the twig and said, "Look Max, I found a twig! It's so small and brown." + +Max looked at the twig and said, "That's not a real twig, Lily. It's fake. I can tell because it's too shiny." + +Lily was sad to hear that her twig was fake, but she still liked it. She rubbed it between her fingers and said, "It may be fake, but it's still fun to play with." Max smiled and they continued to play in the forest together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a big teddy bear. One day, she wanted to lift her teddy bear up high but it was too heavy for her. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw the police car driving by with its sirens on. Lily got scared and ran to her mom. + +Her mom told her that the police are there to help people and keep them safe. Lily felt better and went back to playing with her teddy bear. But then, her little brother came and tried to take her teddy bear away. He was being bossy and not sharing. + +Lily didn't like that and told him to stop. She lifted her teddy bear up high and said, "This is mine!" Her brother got the message and went to play with his own toys. Lily was happy to have her teddy bear all to herself. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, a cat and a dog. They loved to play together all day long. One day, they were playing with a ball and it accidentally broke a vase. They felt guilty and didn't know what to do. + +Their owner took them to the hospital to see if they were hurt. The doctor said they were okay, but they needed to be separated for a little while. The cat stayed in one room and the dog stayed in another. + +They missed each other so much and realized that they didn't like being separated. They decided to tell their owner the truth about the broken vase. Their owner forgave them and they were happy to be friends again, never wanting to be separated again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy cactus named Spike. Spike lived in a desert with his friends, the lizards and the snakes. Spike was very lively and loved to dance in the sun. + +One day, a little girl came to the desert and saw Spike. She thought Spike was very special and valuable. She wanted to take Spike home with her, but Spike didn't want to leave his home and his friends. + +The little girl realized that Spike was happy where he was and decided to leave him there. She said goodbye to Spike and went back home. Spike was happy that he got to stay in his home and keep dancing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and had a pretty vase on her windowsill. One day, her brother came into her room and accidentally knocked over the vase. It broke into many pieces and made Lily very sad. + +Her brother said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I promise I'll buy you a new vase." Lily felt a little better, but she was still sad about her old vase. Her brother went to the store and bought her a new vase. When he gave it to her, she smiled and said, "Thank you! This vase is not spoiled like my old one was." Her brother felt happy that he could make his sister smile again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite shoe that she wore all the time. One day, Lily lost her shoe while playing in the park. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find it. She felt sad and lonely without her favorite shoe. + +Lily's mom saw her frown and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about her lost shoe. Her mom hugged her and said they would find it together. They searched all around the park, and finally, they found the shoe hiding behind a tree. Lily smiled and hugged her shoe tightly. She was so happy to have it back. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved his huge red shirt, it was his favorite. One day, Tim's mom started washing his shirt. Tim was sad because he couldn't wear his favorite shirt until it was clean. But after a while, the washing machine started to make funny noises. Suddenly, the door of the washing machine opened and Tim's shirt was gone! Tim was scared, but his mom told him not to worry. They looked everywhere for the shirt, but they couldn't find it. Just when they thought they had lost it forever, the dryer started and out came Tim's huge red shirt, all nice and clean! Tim was so happy, he put his shirt on and started dancing around the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her porch. One day, she saw a caterpillar crawling on the ground. She picked it up and put it in a jar. + +Lily watched the caterpillar every day. It ate leaves and grew bigger. Then one day, it became a beautiful butterfly! Lily was so happy. + +But the butterfly flew away. Lily felt sad. She wanted it to stay with her. Her mom told her that the butterfly was obedient to nature. It had to go and find flowers to drink nectar. + +Lily understood and felt better. She knew the butterfly would come back to visit her porch someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his favorite toy was a big red car. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a special piece of paper called a license. Timmy didn't know what a license was, but his dad said it meant he could drive his toy car on the road. + +Timmy was so excited to open the license and see what it looked like. When he opened it, he saw a picture of himself and his name. He thought it was so cool! Timmy wanted to show all of his friends his license, so he put it in his pocket and went outside to play. + +As Timmy was driving his toy car on the rough sidewalk, he remembered his license in his pocket. He took it out and showed it to his friends. They thought it was really neat too! Timmy felt so proud to have his very own license. From that day on, he made sure to always keep it safe in his pocket when he played with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance on the stage. She was very creative and always came up with new songs and dances. + +One day, Lily was feeling sad because she missed her mommy. Her mommy was at work and couldn't come to see her on the stage. But then, Lily's daddy came and gave her a big hug. It made her feel better. + +After the show, Lily's daddy told her how proud he was of her creative performance. Lily felt happy and hugged her daddy again. She knew that even though her mommy couldn't be there, she had her daddy's love and support. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures in her backyard. One day, she saw a little ant walking on the ground. "Hello, little ant!" Lily said. "I'm tired. Do you want to come on an adventure with me?" + +The ant was happy to come along. They walked and walked until they came to a big rock. "Let's see what's under the rock!" Lily said. She lifted the rock and saw a big spider. "Oh no!" Lily said. "The spider will destroy us!" + +The ant had an idea. "I'll distract the spider while you run away," the ant said. "No, I can't leave you!" Lily said. But the ant insisted. So Lily ran away and the ant distracted the spider. Unfortunately, the spider caught the ant and destroyed it. Lily was very sad and wished she had never lifted the rock. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved to play together, but sometimes they would fight. One day, they decided to unite and be friends forever. They gave each other a present to show their love. + +The present was a big box of toys. They played with the toys all day and had so much fun. But when it was time to clean up, they made a messy pile of toys on the floor. They didn't want to clean up, so they left the toys there and went to bed. + +In the middle of the night, they heard a loud noise. It was the toys! They had come to life and were angry about being left in a messy pile. The toys attacked the friends and made a big mess. The friends learned that it's important to clean up and take care of their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she put on her shiny crown and went for a walk in the park. She saw a bird and said "zoom" as it flew away. + +Suddenly, Lily saw something strange on the ground. It was an unknown object. She picked it up and looked at it closely. She didn't know what it was, but it was very interesting. + +Lily decided to show her mom the unknown object. She zoomed back home with her crown on her head. Her mom was surprised to see the strange object and they both tried to figure out what it could be. In the end, they still didn't know what it was, but they had fun trying to solve the mystery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys in the attic. The attic was a special place where she could imagine all sorts of things. One day, Lily found an old lamp in the attic. When she rubbed it, it began to glow! + +Lily was so happy to have found the glowing lamp. She decided to show it to her stubborn little brother, Max. But Max didn't believe that the lamp could glow. He was too stubborn to listen to Lily. + +Lily didn't give up. She kept showing Max the glowing lamp until he finally saw it for himself. Max was amazed! From that day on, Lily and Max played with the glowing lamp every day in the attic. They had so much fun imagining all sorts of magical adventures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. He liked to start his day by barking at the sun. One day, a little girl saw the big dog and wanted to follow him. She ran after him as fast as she could. The big dog turned and saw her. He wagged his tail and let her follow him. They walked together for a while until the little girl had to go back home. She was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a new toy boat that he loved to play with. One day, he noticed that his boat had a leak and water was coming inside. He was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "My boat is broken, can you fix it?" His mom said, "Let me see it." She looked at the boat and said, "I can heal it with some tape." Timmy was glad to hear that his boat could be fixed. + +His mom put some tape on the leak and the boat was as good as new. Timmy was happy and went to play with his boat in the bathtub. He sailed it around and around, and it didn't sink anymore. Timmy was glad that his boat was healed and he could play with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a shiny rock hidden under a bush. He showed it to his mom and urged her to keep it safe for him. + +His mom explained that the rock was very special and they should keep it somewhere safe. Timmy agreed and they put it on a high shelf in the house. But one day, Timmy's little sister found the rock and wanted to play with it. She climbed up to the shelf and accidentally knocked it down. + +The rock broke into a million pieces and Timmy was so sad. His mom tried to explain that accidents happen, but Timmy couldn't stop crying. He realized that sometimes things can't be fixed and that made him very sad. From that day on, he was always careful with his special things. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bun. Bun loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while playing, Bun saw a big slide. He wanted to slide down it, but he was scared. His friend, a brave squirrel, told him to be alert and try it. + +Bun climbed up the slide and felt the wind in his fur as he slid down. He was so happy! But then, he saw his friend shivering. The squirrel was cold because he didn't have a warm coat like Bun did. Bun felt sad and realized that he should share his coat with his friend. + +From that day on, Bun always made sure to share what he had with his friends. He learned that being kind is more important than being brave or having nice things. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet liked to fly and sing all day long. One day, Tweet saw a big gray cloud in the sky. Tweet knew that when it rained, the ground would get wet. + +Tweet wanted to help keep the ground dry so Tweet flew to a big pile of salt. Tweet picked up some salt with its beak and flew up to the cloud. Tweet sprinkled the salt on the cloud and said, "I hope this will do the trick!" + +Suddenly, the cloud disappeared and the sun came out. Tweet was happy because the ground didn't get wet and Tweet had helped make the sun come out. From that day on, Tweet knew that salt could do amazing things! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly up high in the sky and feel the wind in her feathers. One day, Tweety met a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a very long trunk and a shiny trumpet. + +"Hello, Tweety!" said Ellie. "How do you soar so high in the sky?" + +"I flap my wings and fly!" replied Tweety. + +"That's amazing!" said Ellie. "I wish I could soar like you." + +"You can't soar, but you can trumpet!" said Tweety. + +Ellie played a beautiful tune on her ancient trumpet and Tweety danced in the sky. From that day on, Tweety and Ellie became the best of friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a reliable dog who always protected his family. One day, Max was very tired and needed to sleep. He went to his bed and closed his eyes. While he was sleeping, a little girl came to visit Max. She called his name, but Max was still sleeping. The little girl sat next to him and waited for him to wake up. When Max finally woke up, he was happy to see the little girl. They played together and had lots of fun. Max was happy to have a friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new puppy named Max. Max was very cute and playful. One day, Lily decided to organize her toys. She put her dolls in one box and her blocks in another box. Max was very alert and watched her organize her toys. + +Lily then decided to organize Max's toys too. She put his ball in one corner and his chew toy in another corner. Max was very happy with his organized toys. From that day on, Lily and Max played with their toys together. They were both very happy and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a shy bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny found a wallet on the ground. He picked it up and looked inside. There was a lot of money inside! + +Benny didn't know what to do with the wallet. He was too shy to ask his friends for help. So, he decided to go to the wise owl who lived in a tree. "Mr. Owl, I found this wallet. What should I do?" Benny asked. + +The wise owl told Benny to cut the wallet in half and give half to the police. Benny was scared to cut the wallet, but he knew it was the right thing to do. He cut the wallet in half and gave half to the police. They were very happy and thanked Benny for being honest. Benny felt proud of himself and learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a lady wearing a veil and asked her why she had it on. The lady said she had a weak immune system and needed to protect herself. + +Lily didn't understand why the lady had to wear a veil, but she accepted it and continued playing. Suddenly, a big boy came and took Lily's toy. Lily started crying and the boy didn't want to give it back. The lady with the veil saw what happened and came to help. + +She talked to the boy and explained that it's not nice to take things that don't belong to you. The boy apologized and gave the toy back to Lily. Lily was happy and thanked the lady with the veil for helping her. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to accept people's differences and to always be kind to others. +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They brought a camera to take pictures. Timmy loved to take pictures of the trees and birds. Suddenly, Timmy's mommy sneezed. "Achoo!" she said. "Bless you!" said Timmy. "Thanks, Timmy," said his mommy. "Taking pictures is important, let's take some more!" + +Timmy saw a big, green slide and he wanted to take a picture of it. "Mommy, can you take a picture of me on the slide?" he asked. "Of course, Timmy!" his mommy replied. Timmy climbed up the slide and smiled for the camera. "Cheese!" he said. His mommy took the picture and they both laughed. + +After taking lots of pictures, Timmy and his mommy went home. They looked at all the pictures on the camera. "These pictures are important to us," said Timmy's mommy. "We can look at them and remember our fun day at the park." Timmy smiled and said, "I can't wait to go back to the park and take more pictures!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One day, they decided to go on a hike through a big valley. + +As they walked, they saw a butterfly and chased it. Lily's shoes were tight, but she wanted to catch the butterfly. "I can do it!" she said to Mr. Snuggles. + +Finally, Lily caught the butterfly and held it in her hand. "Look, Mr. Snuggles, I caught it!" she said with a big smile. "Let's finish our hike now." + +They continued walking until they reached the end of the valley. Lily and Mr. Snuggles sat down on a big rock and looked at the beautiful view. "This was the best adventure ever," Lily said. Mr. Snuggles agreed and they hugged each other tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily accidentally broke her friend's toy pole. Her friend was very upset and started to cry. Lily felt bad and said sorry. Her friend didn't want to play with her anymore. + +The next day, Lily brought her friend a new toy pole. Her friend was happy and forgave her. They played together again and had fun. Lily felt happy too. She realized that it's important to say sorry when you make a mistake and it's also important to forgive others when they make mistakes too. + +Lily also noticed that she had become very thin from playing outside so much. She decided to eat more healthy food and drink lots of water to stay strong and healthy. From that day on, Lily and her friend played together every day and they never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved math, but sometimes it made him confused. One day, Timmy's teacher gave him a big math problem to solve. Timmy tried his best, but he still felt confused. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to help separate the laundry. Timmy didn't know how to do it, but his mom showed him what to do. She said, "Sometimes things can be confusing, but we can figure them out together." + +The next day, Timmy went back to school and tried the math problem again. This time, he remembered what his mom said and he didn't feel as confused. He solved the problem and felt proud of himself. Timmy learned that separating things can be helpful, whether it's laundry or a confusing math problem. +Once upon a time, there was a big dragon who lived in a forest. The dragon was very angry because he had a thorn in his paw. He tried to take it out, but he couldn't. The dragon was in pain and he couldn't fly or play with his friends. + +One day, a little girl named Lily was walking in the forest. She saw the dragon and asked him what was wrong. The dragon told her about the thorn. Lily knew how to heal the dragon's paw. She had a band-aid in her pocket and she put it on the dragon's paw. The dragon felt better and he was able to fly and play again. + +Lily was very happy that she could help the dragon. She saw that the dragon's home was not organized, so she helped him clean it up. The dragon was very grateful and they became good friends. From that day on, the dragon and Lily played together every day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to go fast and feel the wind in his face. One day, Red met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi, Red!" said Lily. "Can I ride with you?" + +"Sure!" said Red. "Hop in!" + +Lily climbed into Red's seat and they zoomed down the road. Red loved the feeling of speed and he could tell Lily did too. + +As they drove, Lily pointed to a tree and said, "Look! There's a hidden bird's nest up there!" + +Red slowed down so they could take a closer look. It was a beautiful nest with little eggs inside. + +"Wow!" said Red. "I never would have seen it if you hadn't pointed it out, Lily. Thanks for coming along for the ride!" + +And with that, they continued on their journey, enjoying the speed and the hidden wonders of the world around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods. One day, she saw a big pond and decided to go for a swim. The water was cold, but she had fun splashing around. + +As she was swimming, she saw a scary witch walking towards her. The witch had a big hat and a broomstick. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, she remembered her mom's advice to always be brave. + +So, Lily swam as fast as she could to the other side of the pond. The witch didn't follow her and Lily was safe. From that day on, Lily knew that she could be brave and face scary things. +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit who loved to eat herbs. She knew all the best places to find them and would nibble on them all day long. One day, she found herself trapped in a cage. She hopped and hopped, but she couldn't get out. + +Just then, a kind boy came by and saw the rabbit. He knew that rabbits loved herbs, so he picked some for her and put them in the cage. The rabbit was so happy to have something to eat. + +But the boy knew the rabbit didn't belong in the cage. He wanted to release her back into the wild where she belonged. So he opened the cage and let the rabbit hop away, back to her herb-filled home. The rabbit was so grateful and hopped happily away. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bunny who loved to play outside. One day, he saw a big wheel on the ground and decided to play with it. He pushed the wheel around and around, but then he got tired and wanted to rest. + +The bunny saw a shiny red hat and decided to wear it. He felt so proud and happy! But then he saw his reflection in the wheel and noticed that he looked silly wearing the hat. He realized that it's not always good to wear things just because they look nice. + +The bunny took off the hat and put it back where he found it. He felt much better knowing that he didn't need to wear something to be happy. From that day on, he played with the wheel without any accessories, feeling content and happy just being himself. The moral of the story is that it's important to be happy with who you are, and not just what you wear. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. In the river, there lived a crocodile. The crocodile was very big and had sharp teeth. But he was peaceful and liked to sleep in the sun. + +One day, a little girl came to the river to play. She saw the crocodile and said, "Hello, Mr. Crocodile! You look very peaceful today." The crocodile opened his eyes and said, "Hello, little girl. I am always peaceful. What brings you here?" + +The little girl said, "I am here to play with the water. But I have to return home soon. Will you be here tomorrow?" The crocodile said, "Yes, I will be here tomorrow. You can come and play with the water again." The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Crocodile. You are very kind." And she went back home, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and create new things. One day, Timmy decided to create a skeleton out of his blocks. He stacked the blocks on top of each other until they looked like a skeleton. + +Timmy was very proud of his creation and showed it to his mom. His mom said it was very cool and fit together perfectly. Timmy was happy to hear that and played with his new skeleton for the rest of the day. + +As the sun began to set, Timmy put his skeleton back in its box and went to bed. He dreamed of creating more amazing things tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bear. He had a powerful body and could lift heavy things. One day, he saw a little bird who was sad because she couldn't fly. The bear felt sorry for the bird and wanted to help her. He picked her up gently and held her close to his waist. The bird felt safe and happy in the bear's arms. They walked together for a while until they came to a river. The bear knew he couldn't pass through the river with the bird on his waist, so he put her down and watched her fly away. The bear felt proud that he could help the little bird and went on his way, feeling happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. Their mom and dad worked hard to give them money for new toys, but they were not happy. They always asked for more money and more toys. + +One day, mom and dad said they had a surprise for Lily and Tom. They took them to a big store with many toys. Lily and Tom were very excited. They ran around the store and grabbed many toys. They did not listen to mom and dad, who said they could only choose one toy each. They said they wanted all the toys. + +Mom and dad were very sad and angry. They said Lily and Tom were spoiled and greedy. They said they had to put back all the toys except one. Lily and Tom did not want to. They cried and screamed and threw the toys on the floor. They made a big mess. + +A man who worked at the store came and saw the mess. He was very mad. He said Lily and Tom had to pay for all the toys they broke. He said they had to give him all their money. Mom and dad had to give him all their money too. They had no money left. + +Lily and Tom had no toys and no money. They had to go home with nothing. They felt very bad. They wished they had listened to mom and dad. They wished they had not been spoiled and greedy. They learned a hard lesson. They said they were sorry to mom and dad. They said they would be good and share their toys. Mom and dad hugged them and said they loved them. They said they would try to save some money for new toys, but only if Lily and Tom were good and grateful. Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They hoped to get a new toy soon. They hoped it would not be black, because they did not like black. They liked bright colors. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They have a big rug with roads and buildings on it. They pretend that their cars are driving on the rug. + +One day, they decide to have a race. They each choose a car and line them up at the start. They count to three and push their cars. "Go, go, go!" they shout. Their cars zoom along the rug, passing by houses and shops and trees. + +Sam's car is red and shiny. It is very fast and smooth. Ben's car is blue and old. It is not very fast and it makes a lot of noise. But it is dependable. It never breaks or stops. + +Sam is ahead of Ben. He thinks he will win the race. He smiles and looks at Ben. But then, his car hits a bump on the rug. It flips over and lands on its side. It cannot move. Sam gasps and tries to fix it. + +Ben sees what happens. He feels sorry for Sam. He slows down his car and stops next to Sam's car. He helps Sam turn his car over and push it. "It's okay, Sam. We can finish the race together," he says. + +Sam smiles and thanks Ben. He is glad that Ben is his friend. He is kind and dependable. They push their cars to the finish line. They cheer and hug. They do not care who wins. They are happy to play with cars. +Lily was a cat who liked to play with yarn. She had a ball of red yarn that she found in a box. She would roll it, chase it, and bite it. She had a lot of fun with her yarn. + +One day, a dog came to the house. His name was Max. He was big and loud. He wanted to play with Lily, but Lily did not like him. She hid under the bed and hissed at him. Max was sad. He did not have any toys to play with. + +He saw the ball of red yarn on the floor. He thought it looked fun. He picked it up with his mouth and ran around the house. He wagged his tail and barked. He did not see Lily watching him from under the bed. + +Lily was angry. That was her yarn. She wanted it back. She waited until Max was near the bed. Then she jumped out and scratched his nose. Max yelped and dropped the yarn. Lily grabbed it and ran away. She did not want to share. + +Max was hurt and scared. He did not understand why Lily was so mean. He ran to his owner and whined. His owner saw the scratch on his nose and felt sorry for him. He gave him a hug and a treat. He also gave him a new toy. It was a bone with a squeaker inside. Max liked it a lot. He forgot about the yarn. + +Lily was happy. She had her yarn back. She curled up on the couch and played with it. She did not care about Max or his toy. She thought she did not need anyone else. She was wrong. + +The next day, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a big truck. It was coming to the house. She was curious. She wanted to see what it was. She jumped off the couch and ran to the door. She did not see that Max was sleeping on the rug. + +She stepped on his tail and woke him up. He barked and chased her. She was scared. She ran to the door and tried to open it. She could not. It was locked. She was trapped. She looked for a place to hide. She did not find any. She saw Max coming closer. She felt his breath on her fur. She closed her eyes and waited. + +But Max did not bite her. He licked her. He was not angry. He was sorry. He wanted to be her friend. He wanted to help her. He saw that she was afraid of the truck. He barked at it and tried to scare it away. He was brave and reliable. + +Lily opened her eyes and saw Max. She saw his kind eye and his wagging tail. She saw that he was not a bad dog. He was a good dog. She felt something in her heart. She felt sorry for scratching his nose. She felt grateful for his protection. She felt a new feeling. She felt love. + +She rubbed her head against his cheek and purred. He nuzzled her ear and squeaked. They cuddled on the rug and watched the truck leave. They did not need the yarn or the bone. They had each other. They had gained a friend. +Tom is a boy who likes to work with words. He has many books and cards with words on them. He likes to read them and say them out loud. He also likes to write them and draw them. He thinks words are fun and interesting. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He sees a girl who is playing with a dog. The girl talks to the dog, but Tom does not understand what she says. She uses different words than Tom. Tom is curious. He goes to the girl and asks her, "What language do you speak?" + +The girl smiles and says, "I speak Spanish. It is the language of my family and my country. Do you want to learn some words?" Tom nods. He likes to learn new things. The girl teaches him how to say hello, goodbye, thank you, and dog in Spanish. Tom repeats the words and tries to remember them. He thinks they sound nice and different. + +The girl and Tom play with the dog for a while. They throw a ball and the dog runs to catch it. They laugh and have fun. The girl tells Tom that her dog is very intelligent. He can do many tricks and obey commands. She shows Tom how the dog can sit, roll over, shake hands, and bark on command. Tom is amazed. He claps and praises the dog. He thinks the dog is very smart and cute. + +Tom and the girl become friends. They exchange names and phone numbers. They agree to meet again and teach each other more words. Tom is happy. He thinks he has learned a lot today. He thinks language is a wonderful thing. He thinks working with words is fun and rewarding. He thinks he and the girl and the dog are intelligent and friendly. He can't wait to tell his mom about his new adventure. +One day, a boy named Ben went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He liked to see all the animals, but his favorite was the monkey. He saw a big monkey with brown fur and a long tail. The monkey was sitting on a branch and eating a banana. + +"Hello, monkey!" Ben said. "Can you do a trick for me?" + +The monkey looked at Ben and smiled. He threw the banana peel on the ground and jumped from one branch to another. He made funny noises and swung his tail. + +"Wow, you are so good, monkey!" Ben said. He clapped his hands and laughed. + +The monkey was glad that Ben liked his tricks. He wanted to show him more. He saw a hoop hanging from a rope. He ran to the hoop and jumped through it. He landed on another branch and bowed. + +"Bravo, monkey!" Ben said. He cheered and clapped louder. + +The monkey was very happy. He felt proud of himself. He wanted to thank Ben for his encouragement. He saw a red hat on Ben's head. He thought it would look nice on him. He jumped down from the tree and ran to Ben. He took the hat from Ben's head and put it on his own. He grinned and winked at Ben. + +"Hey, that's my hat, monkey!" Ben said. He was surprised and a little sad. He liked his hat. + +The monkey saw that Ben was not happy. He did not want to make him sad. He realized that he was rude to take his hat. He felt sorry. He took off the hat and gave it back to Ben. He touched Ben's shoulder and made a soft noise. + +"I'm sorry, monkey," Ben said. He smiled and hugged the monkey. "You are very nice. I forgive you." + +The monkey hugged Ben back. He was glad that Ben was not angry. He was glad that they were friends. He made a happy noise and kissed Ben's cheek. + +"Thank you, monkey," Ben said. "You are very fun. I like you." + +The monkey nodded and smiled. He liked Ben too. He waved his hand and ran back to the tree. He did one more trick for Ben and then said goodbye. + +Ben waved back and said goodbye. He put on his hat and held his mom's hand. He walked to the next animal with his dad. He was happy. He had a great day at the zoo. He hoped to see the monkey again. +Lily liked to help her mom clean the garden. She had a small rake and a bucket. She raked the leaves and put them in the bucket. She also picked up the sticks and the stones. She wanted the garden to look attractive for the birds and the bees. + +One day, she saw a big worm in the dirt. She was curious and picked it up. It was slimy and wiggly. She showed it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a good worm. It helps the plants grow. Let's put it back in the dirt." + +Lily nodded and gently put the worm back in the dirt. She said, "Bye, worm. Thank you for helping the plants." Then she continued to clean the garden with her mom. She felt happy and proud. She liked to make the garden attractive. +Lila was a little girl who liked to wander. She liked to see new things and meet new people. She was not afraid of anything. One day, she wandered too far from her home. She saw a big park with many flowers and trees. She wanted to explore it. + +She saw a boy sitting on a bench. He looked different from her. He had dark skin and curly hair. He wore glasses and a hat. Lila was curious. She walked up to him and said, "Hello, what is your name?" + +The boy looked up and smiled. He said, "My name is Sam. What is yours?" + +"My name is Lila. I like your hat. It is funny," Lila said. + +"Thank you. It is my favorite hat. It keeps my head warm. I like your dress. It is pretty," Sam said. + +"Thank you. It is my favorite dress. It has flowers on it. Do you like flowers?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, I do. They are beautiful and colorful. Do you want to see my flower book? I have many pictures of flowers in it," Sam offered. + +"Yes, please. I love flowers. Can I see your book?" Lila said. + +Sam nodded and opened his backpack. He took out a big book with a flower on the cover. He showed it to Lila. They looked at the pictures together. They learned the names of the flowers and where they grow. They had fun and became friends. + +Lila and Sam did not care that they looked different. They liked each other for who they were. They shared their wonder and their wander. They learned that different is not bad. Different is good. Different is interesting. Different is beautiful. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"I have a plan," Lily says. "You go first, and I will go after you." + +"OK," Ben says. He climbs up the ladder. He wears a red suit. It is his favorite suit. He thinks it makes him fast. + +But when he gets to the top, he sees a boy. The boy is bigger than him. He wears a blue suit. He looks mean. + +"Move, little boy," the boy says. "This is my slide. You can't go on it." + +Ben is scared. He does not want to fight. He does not know what to do. + +"Lily, help!" he calls. + +Lily hears him. She runs to the slide. She wears a yellow suit. It is her favorite suit. She thinks it makes her brave. + +"Hey, big boy," she says. "You are not nice. You have to share the slide. It is for everyone." + +The boy laughs. He does not listen. He pushes Ben. Ben falls down. He cries. + +Lily is angry. She has a plan. She climbs up the ladder. She gets to the top. She kicks the boy. The boy is surprised. He loses his balance. He slides down. He screams. + +Lily and Ben smile. They high-five. They go on the slide. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom was a musician. He liked to play his guitar and sing songs. He played for his friends and family, and sometimes for other people too. He was happy when he made music. + +One day, his guitar broke. He was very sad. He could not play his songs anymore. He tried to fix it, but he did not know how. He asked his mom for help, but she did not know how either. She said they had to go to the repair shop. + +They went to the repair shop, where they met a man named Sam. Sam was also a musician. He played the piano and the trumpet. He was good at fixing things. He looked at Tom's guitar and said he could repair it. + +Tom was glad. He asked Sam how long it would take. Sam said it would take a few hours. He told Tom and his mom to come back later. He said he had a surprise for them. + +Tom and his mom went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. They had fun. They also wondered what the surprise was. + +They went back to the repair shop. Sam was waiting for them. He had a big smile on his face. He gave Tom his guitar. It was fixed. It looked shiny and new. Tom was very happy. He thanked Sam. + +Sam said he had one more thing to show them. He took them to a room in the back. There was a big piano and a trumpet. Sam said he had made a song for Tom. He asked Tom to play his guitar with him. + +Tom was excited. He agreed. He and Sam played the song. It was a silly song. It made them laugh. It made Tom's mom laugh too. They had a great time. + +Tom learned that music can make people happy. He also learned that Sam was a good friend. He decided to visit him again. He wanted to play more songs with him. He wanted to learn how to play the piano and the trumpet too. He thought that would be fun. +Lily was very excited to go to the park with her friends. She liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. She also liked to sing and dance with her friends. They were a happy group. + +One day, they decided to play a game of freeze dance. They had to dance when the music was on, and freeze when it was off. Lily was very good at dancing. She could shake her hips, her arms and her head. She felt very proud of herself. + +But then, something bad happened. The music stopped, and Lily did not hear it. She kept shaking and shaking, while everyone else was frozen. She did not notice that everyone was looking at her and laughing. She thought they were cheering for her. + +"Wow, Lily, you are so good at shaking!" one of her friends said. "You should shake some more!" + +Lily smiled and shook even harder. She did not know that her friend was teasing her. She thought he was being nice. + +But then, another friend said, "Lily, stop shaking! The music is off! You are supposed to freeze!" + +Lily stopped and looked around. She saw that everyone was frozen, except for her. She realized that she had made a mistake. She felt very embarrassed. She wanted to hide. + +She ran to a bench and sat down. She covered her face with her hands. She felt like crying. + +Her friends felt sorry for her. They knew they had been mean. They ran to the bench and sat next to her. They hugged her and said, "We are sorry, Lily. We did not mean to hurt your feelings. We were just joking. You are a great dancer. We like you." + +Lily looked up and saw their faces. They looked sorry and kind. She felt a little better. She said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But please don't tease me again. It makes me sad." + +They nodded and said, "We promise. We won't tease you again. We are your friends. We want you to be happy." + +They smiled and hugged her again. They asked her to join them in the game. Lily agreed. She got up and went with them. She decided to forget what had happened. She decided to have fun. She decided to shake again, but only when the music was on. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They had a lot of tools, like shovels, buckets, and spoons. They shared their tools and had fun. + +One day, a new boy came to the garden. His name was Ben. He asked Tom and Mia if he could play with them. They said yes, and showed him their tools. Ben liked the tools, especially the big shovel. He wanted to have it for himself. + +Ben waited until Tom and Mia were busy with their mud pies. Then he took the big shovel and ran away. He hid it behind a bush and smiled. He thought he was clever. + +But Tom and Mia soon noticed that the big shovel was gone. They looked everywhere, but they could not find it. They were sad and angry. They wondered who took their tool. They asked Ben if he saw it, but he lied and said no. + +Then, something mysterious happened. The big shovel started to glow behind the bush. It made a loud noise and vanished. It disappeared into thin air. Ben was shocked and scared. He did not know what happened. He felt guilty and sorry. + +He ran to Tom and Mia and told them the truth. He said he was sorry for taking their tool and lying to them. He asked them to forgive him. Tom and Mia were surprised and hurt, but they were also kind. They forgave Ben and said they would still be his friends, if he promised to share and be honest. + +Ben learned a lesson that day. He learned that stealing and lying are wrong, and that sharing and being honest are right. He also learned that some things are mysterious and magical, and that you should not mess with them. He never took anyone's tool again. He played nicely with Tom and Mia, and they all had fun. +Lila and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. Lila has a big red block that she puts on the tip of her tower. She is proud of her tower. It is very tall and strong. + +Ben wants the big red block. He thinks it is the best block. He tries to take it from Lila's tower. But Lila says no. She says it is her block and her tower. She does not want to share. + +Ben is angry. He pushes Lila's tower. It falls down with a loud crash. The blocks scatter everywhere. Lila is sad. She cries. She says Ben is mean and tough. She does not want to play with him anymore. + +Ben feels bad. He says he is sorry. He says he will help Lila build a new tower. He says he will share his blocks with her. He tries to hug Lila. + +But Lila is still sad. She turns away from Ben. She says she does not want his hug. She says she does not want his blocks. She says she does not want to be his friend. She runs away from Ben. + +Ben is alone. He has no blocks. He has no tower. He has no friend. He cries too. He wishes he did not push Lila's tower. He wishes he did not take her block. He wishes he was not tough. He wishes he was nice. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they fought over their toys and food. One day, their mom made spaghetti for lunch. It was their favorite food. They both wanted to eat from the big bowl in the middle of the table. + +"Give me some spaghetti!" Anna said, grabbing a fork. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said, pulling the bowl away. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You have to share. There is enough for everyone." + +But Anna and Ben did not listen. They kept fighting and pulling the bowl. They were selfish. They did not care about each other. + +Suddenly, the bowl slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. The spaghetti splashed everywhere. Anna and Ben gasped. They looked at the mess. They looked at their mom. She was angry. + +"Look what you did!" she said. "You wasted good food. And you made a big mess. Go to your room. No dessert for you." + +Anna and Ben felt sad and sorry. They knew they were wrong. They went to their room. They did not talk to each other. They sat on their beds and cried. + +After a while, Anna heard Ben sniffle. She looked at him. He looked sad too. She remembered that he was her brother. She loved him. She did not want to fight with him. + +She got up and went to his bed. She hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was selfish. I should have shared with you." + +Ben hugged her back. He said, "I'm sorry, too, Anna. I was selfish too. I should have shared with you." + +They comforted each other. They felt better. They decided to be nice to each other. They cleaned up the mess. They said sorry to their mom. She forgave them. She gave them a hug and a kiss. She said, "I love you, Anna and Ben. Next time, be kind and share." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They said, "We love you, too, mom. We will be kind and share." + +They learned their lesson. They ate their spaghetti. They enjoyed their dessert. They played together. They were happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to Sara's house. Sara's mom is busy. She is cooking and cleaning. She tells Sara and Tom to play in the living room. + +Sara and Tom see a door. The door is closed. They wonder what is behind the door. Sara says, "Let's open the door and see." Tom says, "No, we should not. Mom said to play in the living room." Sara says, "It will be fun. Come on, Tom." Tom says, "OK, Sara. But be careful." + +Sara and Tom open the door. They see a lot of things. They see books, toys, clothes, and a big bed. They think it is Sara's mom's room. They start to touch everything. They make a big mess. They have fun. + +But then, Sara's mom comes. She sees the mess. She is angry. She says, "Sara and Tom, what are you doing? This is my room. You should not open the door. You should listen to me. You should play in the living room. Now you have to clean up the mess." + +Sara and Tom are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We were curious. We wanted to see what was behind the door. We will not do it again." Sara's mom says, "I understand. But you have to respect my privacy. And you have to follow the rules. The rules are for your safety and happiness. Now, help me clean up the mess. And then we can have a snack." + +Sara and Tom help Sara's mom clean up the mess. They learn a lesson. They learn to obey and to be respectful. They also learn to be happy with what they have. They hug Sara's mom and say, "We love you, mom. Thank you for the snack." Sara's mom says, "I love you too, Sara and Tom. You are good friends. Now, you can play in the living room. But please, do not open the door again." Sara and Tom say, "OK, mom. We will not open the door again." They smile and play. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and pictures. They hang some pictures on the wall with tape. They make the room look nice. + +One day, Mom comes to their room. She has a tray with cookies and milk. She says, "Hello, Sara and Ben. I made some tasty cookies for you. Do you want some?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, please, Mom. Thank you, Mom. We love cookies." They run to the tray and take a cookie each. They bite the cookies and smile. The cookies are soft and sweet and yummy. + +Mom says, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you like the cookies. You have a very nice room. I like the pictures you hang on the wall. What are they?" + +Sara and Ben show Mom their pictures. They say, "This is a cat. This is a dog. This is a flower. This is a sun. This is a moon. This is a star. We draw them with crayons. We like to draw." + +Mom says, "You are very good at drawing. I'm proud of you. You have a lot of imagination. Can I hang one of your pictures in the kitchen?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, Mom. You can hang any picture you want. We have many pictures. We can make more." + +Mom says, "Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are very sweet and generous. I love you very much." She hugs them and kisses them. She takes a picture of a flower and says, "I will hang this picture in the kitchen. It will make me happy every time I see it." + +Sara and Ben say, "We love you too, Mom. You make us happy too." They hug her and kiss her. They drink their milk and eat their cookies. They are happy. +Anna loves flowers. She likes to look at them, smell them, and touch them. She has a garden with many flowers. Some are red, some are yellow, some are pink. Every morning, she goes to the garden and says hello to the flowers. + +One day, she sees a new flower. It is white and has many petals. It is in a pot on the porch. Anna is curious. She asks her mom, "What is this flower?" + +Her mom says, "This is a lily. It is a special flower. It only blooms at noon. That means it opens up when the sun is high in the sky. It is very flexible. It can bend and twist with the wind. Do you want to see it bloom?" + +Anna says, "Yes, yes, yes! I want to see it bloom!" She runs to the porch and waits. She watches the clock. It says eleven. She watches the flower. It is closed. She watches the sun. It is getting higher and higher. + +Soon, it is noon. The clock says twelve. The sun is bright and warm. The flower starts to move. It slowly opens up. Anna sees the white petals. They are shiny and soft. She sees the yellow center. It is fuzzy and sweet. She smells the flower. It has a nice smell. She smiles and claps. She says, "Wow! The lily bloomed! It is so pretty! Thank you, mom, for the lily!" + +Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you like the lily. It is a gift for you. You are my special flower. You bloom every day with your joy and love." +Lila and Tom were friends who lived in a hut near the big lake. They liked to play with the fish and the birds and the flowers. One day, a bad man came to their hut and said he wanted to take it for himself. He had a big stick and a mean face. + +Lila and Tom were scared and angry. They did not want to lose their hut. They said no to the bad man and tried to make him go away. But the bad man was stronger and hit them with his stick. Lila and Tom suffered a lot. They cried and hurt. + +Then, something incredible happened. A big bear came out of the woods and saw the bad man. The bear did not like the bad man. The bear roared and ran towards him. The bad man dropped his stick and ran away. He was very afraid of the bear. + +The bear did not hurt Lila and Tom. The bear was kind and gentle. He licked their wounds and gave them some honey. Lila and Tom thanked the bear and hugged him. They were happy and safe. They invited the bear to stay with them in their hut. The bear agreed and became their new friend. They played with the fish and the birds and the flowers again. They were a happy family. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were soldiers and march around. They had a goal: to reach the big slide and slide down. They had sticks for guns and hats for helmets. + +But when they got to the slide, they saw another boy was there. He was bigger than them and he had a red ball. He said, "This is my slide. Go away. You can't play here." + +Ben and Mia were angry. They wanted to play on the slide. They said, "No, this is our slide. We marched here. You go away. You can't have the slide and the ball." + +The boy was angry too. He said, "No, I was here first. You go away. I can have the slide and the ball. They are mine." + +Ben and Mia did not want to go away. They wanted to play on the slide. They said, "No, you share. You can have the ball and we can have the slide. Or we can all play together." + +The boy did not want to share. He said, "No, I don't share. You go away or I will throw the ball at you." + +Ben and Mia did not like that. They said, "No, you don't throw the ball at us. That is not nice. That is mean." + +The boy did not care. He said, "I don't care. I do what I want. You go away or I will throw the ball at you." + +He threw the ball at Ben and Mia. It hit Ben on the head. It hurt. Ben cried. Mia was sad. She said, "You are a bad boy. You are not nice. You are mean. You hurt Ben. You say sorry." + +The boy did not say sorry. He said, "I don't say sorry. I don't care. You go away or I will throw the ball at you again." + +He threw the ball at Mia. It hit Mia on the arm. It hurt. Mia cried. Ben was mad. He said, "You are a very bad boy. You are not nice. You are very mean. You hurt Mia. You say sorry now." + +The boy did not say sorry. He said, "I don't say sorry. I don't care. You go away or I will throw the ball at you again and again." + +He threw the ball at Ben and Mia again and again. It hit them on the legs, on the chest, on the face. It hurt a lot. Ben and Mia cried a lot. They were very sad and very mad. + +They wanted to play on the slide. They marched to the slide. They had a goal. But the boy was not nice. He was mean. He hurt them. He did not share. He did not say sorry. He made them angry. He made them cry. He was a very bad boy. +Lisa loved pizza. She wanted to eat pizza every day. But her mom said pizza was not good for her. She said Lisa had to eat other foods too, like carrots and rice and fish. + +One day, Lisa saw a flyer for a pizza contest. The flyer said, "Who can eat the most pizza in 10 minutes? The winner gets a big prize!" Lisa wanted to join the contest. She thought she could eat a lot of pizza and win the prize. + +She asked her mom if she could go to the contest. Her mom said no. She said the contest was not for kids. She said it was not healthy to eat so much pizza. She said Lisa would get a tummy ache and feel sick. + +Lisa was sad and angry. She said, "But mom, I love pizza! I want to try the contest! Please, please, please!" + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lisa, but the answer is no. You can have some pizza for dinner, but not too much. And you have to eat your vegetables first." + +Lisa pouted and stomped her feet. She did not want to eat her vegetables. She did not want to wait for dinner. She wanted to go to the contest now. + +She sneaked out of the house and ran to the pizza place. She saw a lot of people there. They were big and loud and hungry. They had plates full of pizza. They looked ready to eat. + +Lisa went to the counter and said, "I want to join the contest. I can eat a lot of pizza. I can win the prize." + +The man at the counter looked at her and laughed. He said, "You? You are too small and cute to join the contest. This is for grown-ups. You should go home and play with your toys." + +Lisa felt hurt and angry. She said, "I'm not too small and cute. I'm big and strong and brave. I can eat more pizza than you. You are mean and rude and silly." + +The man said, "Oh, yeah? You want to prove it? Fine. You can join the contest. But don't cry when you lose. And don't blame me when you get sick." + +He gave her a number and a plate. He told her to sit at a table with the other contestants. He said the contest would start soon. + +Lisa sat at the table and looked at her plate. It had four slices of pizza on it. They looked big and cheesy and yummy. She smiled and licked her lips. She thought she could eat them all. + +She looked at the other contestants. They had more slices of pizza on their plates. They looked bigger and cheesier and yummier. They looked at her and smirked and shook their heads. They thought she could not eat them all. + +Lisa felt scared and nervous. She wondered if she made a mistake. She wondered if her mom was right. She wondered if she could eat any pizza at all. + +She heard a voice behind her. It was her mom. She had followed her to the pizza place. She had seen her join the contest. She was not happy. + +She said, "Lisa, what are you doing here? You know you are not supposed to be here. You know you are not supposed to eat so much pizza. You know you are in big trouble." + +Lisa turned around and saw her mom. She felt guilty and sorry. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to join the contest. I just wanted to eat pizza. I just wanted to win the prize." + +Her mom said, "Lisa, I understand you love pizza. But you have to be careful. You have to eat other foods too. You have to listen to me. I only want what's best for you." + +Lisa said, "Mom, I know. But I'm already here. I already have a plate. I already have a number. Can I please try the contest? Just once? Please, please, please?" + +Her mom looked at her and sighed. She saw how much Lisa wanted to try the contest. She saw how much Lisa loved pizza. She saw how much Lisa needed her. + +She said, "Okay, Lisa. You can try the contest. But only this once. And only if you promise me something." + +Lisa said, "What, mom? What do you want me to promise?" + +Her mom said, "You have to promise me that you will stop when you are full. You have to promise me that you will not force yourself to eat more than you can. You have to promise me that you will be honest and respectful and graceful." + +Lisa said, "Okay, mom. I promise. I will stop when I am full. I will not force myself to eat more than I can. I will be honest and respectful and graceful." + +Her mom said, "Good. I'm +Lila liked to play with her toy dragon. She named him Max and pretended he could fly and breathe fire. She took him everywhere she went, even to bed. But her mom did not allow her to take Max to school. She said Max was too big and might get lost or dirty. + +One day, Lila was very sad. She missed Max and wanted to show him to her friends. She asked her mom, "Please, can I take Max to school today? He is very good and quiet. He will not bother anyone." + +Her mom shook her head. "No, Lila, you know the rules. Max has to stay at home. School is not a place for dragons. You can play with him when you come back." + +Lila felt angry and cried. She did not want to go to school without Max. She thought her mom was mean and did not understand. She said, "But I love Max. He is my best friend. He makes me happy. Why can't you let me take him?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you, Lila, and I want you to be happy too. But school is for learning and making new friends. Max is a special toy, but he is not real. He cannot talk or play with you or the other children. He might get lonely or scared or hurt. It is not easy for him to be in school. He is happier at home, where he can wait for you and keep your bed warm. Trust me, Lila, it is better this way." + +Lila wiped her tears and looked at Max. He smiled at her with his big teeth and shiny eyes. She felt sorry for him and hugged him. She said, "OK, mom, I understand. I will leave Max at home. But can I give him a kiss and say goodbye?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lila. You can give him a kiss and say goodbye. And I will give you a kiss and say have a good day. And when you come back, you can tell Max all about your school and play with him as much as you want." + +Lila nodded and did as her mom said. She gave Max a kiss and said goodbye. She told him she loved him and would see him soon. She put him on her bed and took her backpack. She gave her mom a kiss and said have a good day. She went to school with a smile, knowing that Max was waiting for her at home. +Tim and Mia are friends who live near the lake. They like to play with the pebbles on the shore. They throw them in the water and watch the ripples. Sometimes they make shapes with the pebbles on the sand. + +One day, Tim finds a shiny pebble that looks like a star. He is very happy and shows it to Mia. Mia likes the pebble too and asks Tim if she can have it. Tim says no, it is his pebble and he wants to keep it. Mia is upset and says that Tim is not a good friend. She runs away and leaves Tim alone. + +Tim feels sad and lonely. He looks at his pebble and wonders if he made a mistake. He remembers that Mia is his best friend and he likes to share with her. He decides to send her the pebble as a gift. He finds a leaf and wraps the pebble in it. He writes "I'm sorry" on the leaf with a stick. He looks for Mia and sees her sitting on a rock, crying. + +He runs to her and gives her the leaf. Mia opens it and sees the pebble. She is surprised and happy. She hugs Tim and says that he is a good friend. Tim smiles and says that he is sorry. They both say that they are sorry and they forgive each other. They play with the pebble together and make a necklace with it. They are friends again and they are happy. +Lily and Tom like to play on the farm. They see many animals there. They see cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens. They like to feed them and pet them. + +One day, they see a big bull in the field. The bull is brown and has horns. Lily and Tom want to see the bull closer. They climb over the fence and walk to the bull. + +The bull sees them and gets angry. He does not like strangers. He makes a loud noise and runs at them. Lily and Tom are scared. They run back to the fence. + +But the fence is too high. They cannot climb over it. The bull is getting closer and closer. Lily and Tom cry for help. + +Then, they see a man with a bucket. The man is the farmer. He hears them and comes to help. He throws the bucket at the bull. The bucket has paint in it. The paint is purple. + +The bucket hits the bull on the head. The paint spills all over the bull. The bull is purple now. He is confused and stops running. He looks at himself and shakes his head. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They thank the farmer. The farmer helps them over the fence. He tells them to be careful and not to go near the bull again. He says the bull will be fine. The paint will wash off. + +Lily and Tom say sorry and promise to be good. They go back to their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. They laugh at the purple bull. They think he looks funny. They say they had a fun day on the farm. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with red and yellow leaves. Lily wants to make a picture with the leaves. She picks up some leaves and puts them on the ground. + +"Look, Ben, I made a sun with the leaves!" she says. + +Ben likes the sun. He wants to make something too. He sees a brush near the trash can. He picks up the brush and runs to the tree. + +"I will make a cloud with the brush!" he says. + +He shakes the brush at the tree. He hopes some leaves will fall down. But nothing happens. The brush is empty. There are no leaves on the brush. + +"Hey, why is the brush empty?" he asks. + +Lily comes to see. She looks at the brush. She sees some paint on the brush. The paint is dry and hard. + +"Ben, this is not a leaf brush. This is a paint brush. Someone used it to paint something and then threw it away. You can't make a cloud with a paint brush," she says. + +Ben is sad. He wanted to make a cloud. He throws the brush on the ground. + +"Then what can I make?" he asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She sees some rocks and sticks. She has an idea. + +"You can make a house with the rocks and sticks. I will help you. Come on, let's go," she says. + +Ben smiles. He likes the idea. He follows Lily to the rocks and sticks. They start to make a house. They have fun. They forget about the empty brush. +Sara likes to write stories. She has a big book with many words. It is a dictionary. She uses it to find new words for her stories. She writes with a pencil and paper. + +One day, she writes a story about a friendly dog. The dog likes to play with other animals. He has a ball and a bone. He is happy. Sara writes his name as "Dog". She thinks it is a good name. + +She shows her story to her friend Tom. Tom likes to read stories. He reads Sara's story. He says, "I like your story, Sara. It is fun. But I have a question. Why do you call the dog 'Dog'? He can have a different name. Like Spot, or Rex, or Fido." + +Sara says, "I don't know. I like 'Dog'. It is easy to write. And he is a dog. How do you find other names?" + +Tom says, "You can use your dictionary. It has many names for animals. You can look for the letter D. Then you can see other words that start with D. Maybe you can find a name you like." + +Sara says, "That is a good idea. Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. Can you help me look for a name?" + +Tom says, "Sure, Sara. I can help you. Let's use your dictionary. Maybe we can find a name for the dog that is friendly and fun. Like his story." +Lila liked to sing. She sang all day long. She sang in the morning, she sang at lunch, she sang in the bath. She sang loud and happy. + +But her brother Max did not like her singing. He liked to tap. He tapped on the table, he tapped on the floor, he tapped on the wall. He tapped fast and angry. + +One day, Lila and Max had to share a room. Lila wanted to sing, but Max wanted to tap. They made a lot of noise. + +"Stop singing!" Max said. "You are too loud!" + +"Stop tapping!" Lila said. "You are too rude!" + +They did not listen to each other. They were stubborn. They kept singing and tapping. + +Their mom came to the room. She was not happy. She saw Lila and Max making a mess. + +"Stop singing and tapping!" Mom said. "You are too noisy!" + +She took away Lila's microphone and Max's drum. She made them sit on the bed. + +"You need to be quiet and nice," Mom said. "You need to share and take turns." + +Lila and Max felt sorry. They said sorry to Mom. They said sorry to each other. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to sing and tap together. They made a song. They sang and tapped in harmony. They had fun. Mom was proud. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a bee flying from one flower to another. Lily was curious and wanted to get closer. + +"Look, Tom, a bee!" she said. "It is yellow and black and has wings. Can we touch it?" + +Tom shook his head. He remembered what his mom had told him. "No, Lily, we can't touch the bee. It might sting us and hurt us. We have to be gentle and leave it alone." + +Lily frowned. She wanted to see the bee better. She took a step closer to the flower. The bee saw her and buzzed louder. It did not like Lily coming near. It flew towards her and made her scared. + +"Help, Tom, help!" Lily cried. "The bee is angry!" + +Tom ran to Lily and hugged her. He tried to calm her down. "It's okay, Lily, it's okay. The bee is not angry. It is just scared too. It does not recognize us. It thinks we are enemies. We have to be quiet and still and let it go away." + +Lily nodded. She was still shaking. She held Tom's hand and watched the bee fly away. She felt sorry for the bee. She did not want to hurt it or make it scared. + +"I'm sorry, bee," she whispered. "I just wanted to be your friend. You are very pretty and smart. Maybe next time we can play together. But we have to be gentle and kind." +Sara and Tom are having breakfast with Mom and Dad. Sara likes toast with jam and Tom likes toast with butter. Mom makes toast for them and puts it on a plate. + +"Be careful, Sara and Tom," Mom says. "The toast is hot. Don't burn your fingers." + +Sara and Tom nod and wait for the toast to cool down. They smell the toast and their mouths water. They want to eat the toast soon. + +"I have an idea," Tom says. "Let's carry the toast to the living room and watch TV." + +"OK," Sara says. "But we have to be careful. We don't want to drop the toast or make a mess." + +Sara and Tom each take a piece of toast and hold it with both hands. They walk slowly and carefully to the living room. They don't want to spill the jam or the butter. + +They reach the couch and sit down. They turn on the TV and find their favorite show. They smile and bite into their toast. The toast is warm and yummy. They enjoy their breakfast and their show. + +Mom and Dad watch them from the kitchen. They are proud of Sara and Tom. They are careful and smart. They love their toast and their TV. They are happy. +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers, trees, houses, and animals. She painted what she saw and what she dreamed. + +One day, Lily painted a big landscape. It had a blue sky, green hills, a yellow sun, and a red barn. She was very proud of her painting. She wanted to show it to someone. + +She took her painting to the market. She saw many people selling and buying things. She saw fruits, vegetables, toys, clothes, and books. She wanted to sell her painting too. + +She found a spot near a big tree. She put her painting on the ground. She waited for someone to see it and like it. She hoped someone would give her money or something nice for it. + +But no one came. No one looked at her painting. No one stopped to talk to her. Lily felt sad and lonely. She felt fearful. She wondered if her painting was bad. She wondered if she did something wrong. + +Then, she saw a man walking towards her. He had a kind smile and a big hat. He saw her painting and stopped. He bent down and looked at it closely. He said, "What a beautiful landscape! Did you paint this?" + +Lily nodded. She felt shy and nervous. She did not know what to say. + +The man said, "You are very talented. I like your painting very much. Can I buy it from you?" + +Lily was surprised and happy. She said, "Yes, you can. How much do you want to give me?" + +The man said, "How about this?" He took out a shiny coin and a small toy car. He said, "This is for your painting, and this is for you. Do you like it?" + +Lily smiled. She liked the coin and the toy car. She said, "Thank you. I like it very much." + +The man said, "You're welcome. Thank you for your painting. It will make me happy every time I look at it." + +He took the painting and waved goodbye. He walked away with a big smile. + +Lily waved back. She felt happy and proud. She had sold her painting. She had made someone happy. She had made a friend. She picked up her coin and her toy car. She decided to go home and paint some more. +Lily liked to write. She wrote on paper, on walls, on books, on anything she could find. She wrote her name, her mom's name, her dad's name, and sometimes other words she learned. She wrote with crayons, with pens, with pencils, and sometimes with paint. + +One day, Lily found a white coat in her dad's closet. She put it on and pretended to be a doctor. She took a red pen and wrote on the coat. She wrote "Lily" and "Doctor" and some squiggles. She felt very proud of her writing. + +She went to show her mom, who was in the kitchen. "Look, Mom, I'm a doctor!" she said, holding out her coat. "And I wrote on it!" + +Mom looked at the coat and gasped. She was very confused. She did not know what to say. She did not want to make Lily sad, but she also did not want to ruin Dad's coat. Dad was a real doctor, and he needed his coat for work. + +She tried to smile and said, "Wow, Lily, you're very creative. But you know, writing on clothes is not a good idea. It can make them dirty and hard to wash. And Dad might get angry if he sees his coat like this." + +Lily did not understand. She thought she did something good. She liked writing and she liked doctors. She wanted to be like Dad. She started to cry. + +Mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily, don't cry. I'm not mad at you. I know you were just playing. But next time, please write on paper or on your own clothes, not on Dad's. Okay?" + +Lily nodded. She felt a little better. She said, "Okay, Mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Now, let's go and see if we can clean this coat before Dad comes home." +Lily was a rich girl who had many toys and clothes. She liked to play with her dolls and dress them up. She did not like to share with other kids or help her mom and dad. She thought she was better than everyone else. + +One day, Lily got sick. She had a fever and a sore throat. Her mom used a thermometer to check her temperature. It was very high. Her mom said she had to stay in bed and drink water. She gave her some medicine to make her feel better. + +Lily was bored and lonely in her bed. She wanted to play with her dolls, but they were in her room. She asked her mom to bring them to her, but her mom said no. She said Lily had to rest and not forget to take her medicine. She said Lily should be thankful for what she had and not be selfish. + +Lily was angry and sad. She did not listen to her mom. She forgot to take her medicine and drink water. She sneaked out of her bed and went to her room. She grabbed her dolls and ran back to her bed. She thought she was smart and happy. + +But she was not. Her fever got worse and she felt very sick. She started to cough and shiver. She dropped her dolls on the floor and cried for her mom. Her mom came and saw what she had done. She was worried and upset. She picked up the thermometer and saw that Lily's temperature was very high. She said Lily had to go to the hospital. + +Lily was scared and sorry. She realized she had been foolish and unkind. She wished she had listened to her mom and not forgotten to take her medicine. She wished she had been more grateful and generous. She hugged her mom and said she was sorry. She said she loved her mom and dad and wanted to get well. + +Her mom hugged her back and said she loved her too. She said she forgave her and hoped she would learn from her mistake. She said being rich was not as important as being healthy and happy. She said being healthy and happy was not as hard as being good and caring. She said Lily could be a good and caring girl if she tried. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said she would try. She said she would share her toys and clothes with other kids and help her mom and dad. She said she would not forget to take her medicine and drink water. She said she would be a good and caring girl. + +The end. +Tom and Lily are shy youths. They do not like to talk to other youths. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys: cars, dolls, books, and puzzles. + +One day, their mom says they have to go to a party. The party is at their aunt's house. There will be many other youths there. Tom and Lily do not want to go. They say they are sick. But their mom does not believe them. She says they have to go and be nice. + +Tom and Lily go to the party. They do not like it. They hear loud music and noises. They see many youths running and laughing. They feel scared and alone. They look for a quiet place to hide. + +They find a closet in the hall. They go inside and close the door. They sit on the floor and hug their toys. They hope no one will find them. + +But someone does find them. It is their cousin Max. Max is big and mean. He likes to tease and hurt other youths. He opens the closet and sees Tom and Lily. He smiles and says, "Well, well, well. Look who I found. The shy babies. What are you doing here? Are you afraid of the party?" + +Tom and Lily do not answer. They try to move away from Max. But Max grabs their toys and throws them out of the closet. He says, "You don't need these toys. You need to learn how to have fun. Come on, let's go to the party. I'll show you how to have fun." + +Max drags Tom and Lily out of the closet. He pushes them into the crowd of youths. He makes them dance and sing and play games. He laughs at them and calls them names. He does not let them go. + +Tom and Lily cry and scream. They want their mom. They want their toys. They want to go home. But no one hears them. No one helps them. They are stuck with Max. They are very unhappy. They have a bad day. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. Mom and Dad teach them to share and be kind. + +One day, Mom brings home a lovely cake. It has pink frosting and sprinkles. Lily and Ben are very happy. They want to eat the cake right away. But Mom says they have to wait until after dinner. + +Lily and Ben go to their room. They see the cake on the table. It looks so yummy. They have an idea. + +"Let's take a little bite," Lily says. "Mom won't notice." + +"OK," Ben says. "But only a little." + +They sneak to the table. They each take a fork. They poke the cake. They put some in their mouths. It is very sweet and soft. + +They take another bite. And another. And another. Soon, they eat half of the cake. They have frosting and sprinkles on their faces and hands. + +They hear Mom coming. They run back to their room. They hide under the bed. + +Mom sees the cake. She is very angry. She knows who did it. + +She goes to Lily and Ben's room. She looks under the bed. She sees them. + +"What did you do?" she asks. "You spoiled the cake!" + +Lily and Ben are very sorry. They say they are sorry. They cry. + +Mom is sad. She says they are naughty. They have to go to bed without dinner. And without cake. + +Lily and Ben learn their lesson. They say they will never spoil the cake again. They hug Mom and say they love her. + +Mom forgives them. She says she loves them too. But she says they have to be good. And listen to what she teaches them. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the yard. They have a big ball and a small car. They take turns to kick the ball and push the car. + +One day, a new neighbor moves in next door. He is a big boy with a loud voice. He sees Ben and Sam playing in the yard. He wants to join them. He walks over and says, "Hello, I am Tom. Can I play with you?" + +Ben and Sam are not sure. They do not know Tom. They look at each other. Sam says, "OK, you can play with us. But you have to be nice and share." + +Tom nods and smiles. He picks up the ball and kicks it hard. The ball flies over the fence and lands in the deep pond. Ben and Sam gasp. They love their ball. They run to the fence and look at the pond. They cannot see their ball. It is gone. + +"Hey, what did you do?" Ben yells at Tom. "That was our ball. You kicked it too hard. You are not nice. You are mean." + +Tom shrugs and says, "So what? It is just a ball. I have many balls at home. You can have one of them. Come on, let's play with the car." + +Ben and Sam are angry. They do not want Tom's balls. They want their ball. They do not want to play with the car. They do not want to play with Tom. They tell Tom to go away. They say, "We do not want to play with you. You are not our friend. You are our neighbor, but you are a bad neighbor. Go away and leave us alone." + +Tom is surprised. He does not understand why Ben and Sam are angry. He thinks they are silly and boring. He says, "Fine, I do not want to play with you either. You are no fun. I will find other friends who are better than you." He turns around and walks back to his house. + +Ben and Sam are sad. They miss their ball. They hug each other and say, "We are still friends. We will find another ball. We will not play with Tom. He is not a good neighbor. He is a bad neighbor." They go inside and tell their mom what happened. Their mom hugs them and says, "I am sorry you lost your ball. I am proud of you for standing up to Tom. He was not nice to you. Maybe he will learn to be nicer. Maybe he will say sorry. Maybe he will give you your ball back. But if he does not, it is OK. You have each other. You are good friends. You are good neighbors." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build houses, towers, bridges and more. + +One day, they want to build a big castle. They need many blocks for the castle. They start to look for blocks in their toy box. Tom finds a long block. He says, "This is mine. I need it for the wall." Lily finds a square block. She says, "This is mine. I need it for the door." + +They do not share their blocks. They only take the blocks they want. They do not care about the other blocks. They do not care about each other. They start to argue. They say, "Give me that block. No, it is mine. Go away. You are mean." + +They are not friendly. They are not happy. They do not have fun. + +Then, they see Sam. Sam is their neighbor. He is also their friend. He comes to play with them. He sees their blocks. He says, "Wow, you have many blocks. Can I play with you?" + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They feel ashamed. They know they are not nice. They say, "Yes, you can play with us. We are sorry. We were selfish. We want to share our blocks with you." + +They give some blocks to Sam. They say, "Here, you can have these blocks. What do you want to build?" + +Sam smiles. He says, "Thank you. You are kind. I want to help you build the castle. It will be fun." + +They start to work together. They share their blocks. They use a measure to make sure the blocks are even. They ask each other, "Do you need this block? Can I have that block? How does it look? Is it good?" + +They are friendly. They are happy. They have fun. + +They build a big castle. It is beautiful. They are proud of their castle. They say, "We did it. We made a castle. It is ours. We are friends." +Ben and Lily liked to race their bikes in the park. They had red bikes with big wheels and bells. They raced to see who was faster and who could ring their bell louder. + +One day, they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud boom and saw a flash. It was a storm. They were scared of the storm. They wanted to go home. + +But they did not know which way to go. The park was big and they were lost. They saw a boy with a yellow raincoat and a blue bike. He was shy and did not talk much. He saw Ben and Lily and waved. + +"Hello," he said. "Do you need help?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They told him they were racing and got lost. They asked him if he knew the way home. + +The boy smiled. He said he knew the way. He said he liked to race too. He said they could follow him and he would show them. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They thanked the boy and got on their bikes. They followed the boy and raced with him. They rang their bells and laughed. They forgot about the storm. They made a new friend. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their big red ball. They would bounce it to each other, or throw it high in the air, or roll it on the grass. Sometimes they would bounce it on the wall, or on the fence, or on the tree. + +One day, they bounced it on the hedge. The hedge was green and prickly, and it had many holes. The ball went into one of the holes, and did not come out. + +"Where is our ball?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is stuck in the hedge," Lily said. + +They looked for the ball in the hedge, but they could not find it. They pushed the leaves and the branches, but they only got scratched and dirty. + +"Ouch! This hedge hurts!" Tom said. + +"Me too! And look, we are all dirty!" Lily said. + +They were sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. They did not like the hedge. + +Then they heard a sound. It was a squeak, and a rustle, and a thump. They saw something move in the hedge. It was their ball! But it was not alone. It was with a hedgehog! + +The hedgehog had found the ball in the hedge, and liked it. It had rolled it and played with it, and made it dirty. It had also made a hole in the ball, and put its nose in it. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom said. + +"Give it back, please!" Lily said. + +The hedgehog looked at them, and then at the ball. It did not want to give it back. It liked the ball. It made a snort, and a hiss, and curled up around the ball. + +Tom and Lily did not know what to do. They could not take the ball from the hedgehog. It was too spiky, and too mean. They felt sorry for their ball. It was dirty, and broken, and trapped. + +They decided to leave the ball with the hedgehog. Maybe it would be happy with it. Maybe it would be its friend. + +They went back to their house, and told their mom what had happened. She hugged them, and cleaned them, and gave them a new ball. It was blue, and shiny, and had no holes. + +They thanked their mom, and went to play with their new ball. They bounced it to each other, and threw it high in the air, and rolled it on the grass. They did not bounce it on the hedge. They did not want to lose it again. They did not want to meet another hedgehog. +Lily and Tom went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and geese. Lily liked the ducks, but Tom liked the geese. He ran to them and said, "Hello, geese! Can I play with you?" + +The geese did not like Tom. They honked and hissed at him. They flapped their wings and bit his shoes. Tom was scared and ran back to Mom. He cried, "Mom, the geese are mean! They don't want to play with me!" + +Mom hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. The geese are not toys. They are wild animals. They don't like people to bother them. You have to be gentle and quiet with them." + +Lily came to Tom and said, "Don't cry, Tom. Look, I have a pretty feather for you. I found it on the ground. It is from a duck. Ducks are nice. They don't honk or hiss. They quack and swim." + +Tom looked at the feather. It was soft and white and blue. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. It is a pretty feather. I like ducks too. Can we feed them some bread?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we can. Mom has some bread for us. Come on, let's go to the pond. But we have to be careful of the geese. They might want some bread too." + +Tom and Lily took some bread from Mom and went to the pond. They threw some bread to the ducks and watched them eat. The ducks quacked and swam happily. The geese watched them from afar and honked and hissed. Tom and Lily did not reply. They ignored the geese and enjoyed the ducks. They had fun at the park. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog with a red tie around his neck. He looked friendly and happy, so they ran to him and tried to pet him. + +"Hello, doggy! What is your name?" Tom asked. + +But the dog did not answer. He growled and barked and showed his teeth. He did not like strangers touching his tie. He was a wild dog who had escaped from his owner. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. "He is not a nice doggy!" + +They turned around and ran as fast as they could. The dog chased them, but they reached the gate and slammed it shut. The dog could not get through. He howled and scratched the gate, but he could not open it. + +Tom and Lily were scared and out of breath. They hugged each other and cried. A lady came to them and asked what was wrong. + +"We saw a dog with a tie, but he was wild and angry. He tried to bite us!" Lily sobbed. + +The lady looked at the gate and saw the dog. She recognized him. He was her dog, Rex. She had lost him a week ago. She felt sorry for him and for the twins. + +"I'm so sorry, kids. That's my dog, Rex. He must have been scared and confused. He is not usually wild. He is a good dog, but he needs his home and his family. I have been looking for him everywhere. Thank you for finding him for me." She said. + +She opened the gate and called Rex. He stopped howling and came to her. He licked her face and wagged his tail. He was happy to see her. She put a leash on him and apologized to Tom and Lily again. + +"Can you forgive me and Rex? He didn't mean to hurt you. He was just protecting his tie. It was a gift from my son who is far away. He loves his tie very much." She said. + +Tom and Lily looked at Rex. He looked friendly and happy again. They felt sorry for him too. They nodded and smiled. + +"It's okay, lady. We forgive you and Rex. We are glad you found him. He loves you very much." They said. + +They petted Rex and said goodbye to him and the lady. They learned a lesson that day. They learned not to judge a dog by his tie, and not to touch things that belong to others. They learned to be careful and kind. +Sara was playing with her doll in the garden. She liked to pretend that her doll was a doctor and she was a patient. She wrapped a bandage around her doll's arm and said, "There, you are all better now." + +But then she saw a gray cat hiding under a bush. The cat had a cut on its ear and looked scared. Sara wondered what happened to the cat. She wanted to help it, but she was afraid it might scratch her. + +She ran inside and asked her mom, "Mom, can I give a bandage to the cat outside? It has a boo-boo on its ear." + +Her mom looked out the window and saw the cat. She smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Sara. But the cat might not like a bandage. It might prefer some food and water. Why don't we put some in a bowl and leave it near the bush? Maybe the cat will come out and eat it." + +Sara nodded and helped her mom fill a bowl with food and water. She carried it outside and placed it near the bush. She whispered to the cat, "Don't be afraid, kitty. I want to be your friend. I hope you feel better soon." + +She went back inside and watched from the window. After a while, she saw the cat come out and sniff the bowl. It licked the food and drank the water. Then it looked at Sara and meowed softly. + +Sara clapped her hands and said, "Mom, look! The cat likes the food and water. And it said thank you to me!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You did a good thing, Sara. You made the cat happy. And you know what? You are a very good doctor, too." +Ben was a sailor. He liked to sail on the big water with his friends. They had a boat with a big white cloth. The cloth caught the wind and made the boat go fast. + +One day, the wind was very strong. It made the water angry and loud. The boat rocked and tipped. Ben and his friends were scared. They tried to make the boat go to the land, but the wind was too strong. + +Ben saw a big wave coming. He held on to the boat, but the wave was stronger. It lifted the boat and threw it in the air. Ben fell off the boat and into the water. He felt cold and wet. He could not see his friends or the boat. He was miserable. + +Ben did not know how to swim. He kicked and splashed, but he could not stay up. He felt something grab his arm. It was a fish. A big fish with a long nose and a shiny skin. The fish pulled Ben out of the water and onto its back. Ben was surprised and happy. + +The fish swam fast and took Ben to the land. Ben saw his friends on the shore. They were happy to see him too. They hugged and thanked the fish. The fish smiled and waved. Then it swam away. + +Ben learned something that day. He learned that fish can be friends. He learned that he should learn how to swim. And he learned that sailing can be fun, but also dangerous. He was glad he was safe. He was not miserable anymore. +Sam and Max were two brothers who liked to play with cars. They had many toy cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to pretend that they were racing or going on adventures. One day, they found a big red car in their dad's garage. It looked like a real car, but it was old and dusty. + +"Wow, look at this car!" Sam said. "It has four big wheels and a shiny horn. Can we play with it?" + +"I don't know," Max said. "Dad said we should not touch his things. He said this car is special and needs fuel to work." + +"What is fuel?" Sam asked. + +"It is something that makes the car go fast," Max said. "But we don't have any fuel. It is in the big can over there. Dad said it is dangerous and we should stay away from it." + +Sam looked at the big can. It had a picture of a fire on it. He felt curious. He wanted to see what fuel was like. He wanted to make the car go fast. + +"Come on, Max," Sam said. "Let's try some fuel. It will be fun. Dad will not know. He is not here." + +"No, Sam," Max said. "That is a bad idea. Fuel is not for playing. It can hurt us. We should listen to Dad. He knows best." + +But Sam did not listen to Max. He ran to the big can and opened it. He smelled something strong and nasty. He took a cup and filled it with fuel. He ran back to the car and poured the fuel into the hole. He got inside the car and turned the key. The car made a loud noise and started to move. + +"Yay, it works!" Sam shouted. "This is awesome. Come on, Max, get in. Let's escape from here. Let's go to the park." + +Max was scared. He saw smoke coming out of the car. He heard the car making strange sounds. He knew something was wrong. He did not want to get in. He wanted to stop Sam. + +"Sam, stop!" Max cried. "This is not normal. This is not safe. The car is broken. It can explode. We have to get out. We have to tell Dad." + +But Sam did not stop. He pushed the pedal and made the car go faster. He drove out of the garage and onto the street. He did not see the other cars or the people. He did not hear the horns or the sirens. He only saw the park in front of him. He thought he was having fun. + +But he was not. He was in trouble. The car was too fast and too old. It could not stop. It could not turn. It hit a tree and burst into flames. Sam and Max were trapped inside. They screamed for help. They were scared and hurt. + +Luckily, some people saw the crash and called the firemen. The firemen came quickly and put out the fire. They used tools to cut the car and free Sam and Max. They took them to the hospital. They were alive, but they had burns and bruises. They were very sorry. + +Dad came to the hospital and hugged them. He was angry and sad. He asked them why they did such a foolish thing. He told them how dangerous fuel was. He told them how much he loved them and how much he worried about them. He told them they were lucky to be alive. + +Sam and Max cried and apologized. They said they were sorry for not listening to him. They said they were sorry for not listening to each other. They said they learned their lesson. They said they would never play with fuel or cars again. They said they would be good and careful. + +Dad forgave them and kissed them. He said he was glad they were okay. He said he hoped they would remember their mistake and never repeat it. He said he hoped they would always respect his rules and each other. He said he hoped they would grow up to be smart and kind. + +Sam and Max nodded and hugged him. They said they loved him and thanked him. They said they would do their best. They said they would never forget. + +The moral of the story is: Fuel is not for playing. It is dangerous and can cause harm. We should listen to our parents and our siblings. They know what is good for us and what is bad for us. They care about us and want us to be safe and happy. We should be grateful and obedient. We should be wise and gentle. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play with their toys. Lila had a big doll with a pink dress and Ben had a small car with four wheels. They always shared their toys and had fun together. + +One day, it was very gloomy outside. The sky was gray and it rained a lot. Lila and Ben could not go to the park or the playground. They had to stay inside their house. They were bored and sad. + +Lila said to Ben, "Let's play with your car. It has wheels and it can go fast. It is more fun than my doll." + +Ben said, "OK, but you have to be careful. It is my favorite car and I don't want it to break." + +Lila said, "Don't worry, I will be careful. You can play with my doll. She has a pretty dress and long hair. You can comb her hair and make her look nice." + +Ben said, "OK, but you have to be gentle. She is your favorite doll and I don't want to rip her dress or pull her hair." + +They swapped their toys and started to play. Lila pushed the car on the floor and made it go fast. She liked the sound of the wheels and the way it moved. Ben held the doll and combed her hair. He liked the softness of the hair and the color of the dress. + +But soon, Lila got bored of the car. She wanted to make it go faster and faster. She pushed it harder and harder. She did not see the table leg in front of her. She crashed the car into the table leg and broke one of the wheels. The car could not go anymore. It was broken. + +Ben heard the noise and saw what happened. He was angry and sad. He said, "Lila, you broke my car! You were not careful! You did not listen to me! You are a bad friend!" + +Lila felt sorry and scared. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry, I did not mean to break your car. I was having fun. I did not see the table leg. Please forgive me. You are a good friend." + +Ben did not forgive her. He said, "No, I don't forgive you. You ruined my car. You can't play with it anymore. And I don't want to play with you anymore. Go away!" + +He took his car and his doll and ran to his room. He slammed the door and locked it. He did not want to see Lila again. Lila cried and ran to her room. She hugged her doll and wished she had her car back. She did not want to lose Ben as a friend. + +The moral of the story is: You should be careful with other people's things. You should respect their feelings and wishes. You should not be greedy or reckless. You should be kind and honest. You should say sorry when you make a mistake. You should forgive when someone says sorry. You should share and play nicely. You should be a good friend. +Ben and Lily were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They were going to a new place called port, where they could see many other boats and people. Ben and Lily liked to look at the water and the birds, but they also wanted to play and run. + +"Can we go outside, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Not now, sweetie. We have to stay in our room until the boat stops. It's not safe to go outside when the boat is moving fast," mom said. + +Ben and Lily felt frustrated. They did not like to stay in their room. They wanted to have fun and explore. They tried to play with their toys, but they got bored quickly. They tried to read their books, but they could not focus. They tried to nap, but they were not sleepy. + +"Mom, we're bored!" Lily whined. + +"I know, honey. But you have to be patient. We'll be at port soon. Why don't you try to relax and listen to some music?" mom suggested. + +She gave them each a pair of headphones and a device that played songs. Ben and Lily put on the headphones and listened to the music. They liked the music. It was happy and catchy. They started to relax and smile. They even sang along to some of the words. + +The music helped them pass the time. They did not notice how long they were in their room. They did not notice how the boat slowed down and got closer to the land. They did not notice how the people outside got louder and more excited. + +They only noticed when mom tapped them on the shoulder and said, "Look, kids, we're here! We're at port!" + +Ben and Lily took off their headphones and looked out the window. They saw many other boats and people. They saw flags and signs and colors. They saw a big bridge and a tall tower. They saw a new place. + +They felt happy and curious. They wanted to see more and learn more. They forgot about their frustration and boredom. They grabbed their mom's hand and said, "Let's go, mom! Let's go see port!" +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and share snacks. Today is Tom's birthday. Lily has a gift for him. She wants to give him a big surprise. + +She hides the gift in her backpack and goes to Tom's house. She knocks on the door. Tom's mom opens it and smiles. "Hello, Lily. Come in. Tom is in his room. He is very happy today." + +Lily runs to Tom's room. She sees him playing with his cars. He looks up and sees her. He jumps up and hugs her. "Hi, Lily. You are here. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nods. She puts her backpack on the floor. She says, "I have something for you, Tom. But you have to close your eyes and promise not to peek." + +Tom is curious. He says, "OK, Lily. I promise. I will be honest. What is it?" + +Lily takes out the gift from her backpack. It is a big, soft, brown teddy bear. She loves teddy bears. She hopes Tom will love it too. She says, "Open your eyes, Tom. Happy birthday. This is for you." + +Tom opens his eyes. He sees the teddy bear. He gasps. He loves teddy bears too. He says, "Wow, Lily. Thank you. This is the best gift ever. You are the best friend ever. Can I hug it?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "Of course, Tom. You can hug it. It is yours. I am glad you like it." + +Tom hugs the teddy bear. He says, "I like it very much, Lily. It is so soft and warm. Can I give you a hug too?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, Tom. You can give me a hug too." + +Tom and Lily hug each other. They are happy. They are honest. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pool. There are many children in the pool. They swim and splash and have fun. + +"Can we swim too?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I don't know. We don't have swimsuits," Ben says. + +Lily feels sad. She wants to swim. She looks at the children in the pool. They smile and laugh. Lily is envious. She thinks they are lucky. + +Ben sees Lily's face. He wants to make her happy. He has an idea. + +"Look, Lily. There is a fountain. We can play with the water there. It will be fun," Ben says. + +He takes Lily's hand and runs to the fountain. The fountain sprays water in the air. It makes a rainbow. Lily and Ben run under the water. They get wet and cool. They giggle and smile. + +Lily forgets about the pool. She is happy with Ben. They play with the water until they are tired. Then they sit on the grass and eat ice cream. + +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They don't need a pool to have fun. They have each other. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big round thing on the grass. It was shiny and had many colors. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Lily said. + +They ran to the round thing and touched it. It was hard and cold. It had a hole on one side. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Ben said. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. + +"Maybe it is a hat," Lily said. She put her head in the hole, but it was too big. + +They were confused. They did not know what the round thing was. + +Then they heard a voice. + +"Hey, kids, that's not a toy or a hat. That's my drum," the voice said. + +They looked up and saw a man with a guitar. He was smiling. + +"Your drum?" Ben and Lily asked. + +"Yes, my drum. I play music with it. Do you want to hear?" the man asked. + +"Yes, please," Ben and Lily said. + +The man picked up the round thing and put it on a stand. He took two sticks and hit the round thing. It made a loud sound. + +"Boom, boom, boom," the round thing said. + +Ben and Lily clapped their hands. They liked the sound. + +"That's cool," Ben said. + +"That's fun," Lily said. + +The man played more music with his guitar and his drum. Ben and Lily danced and sang. They were happy. + +They learned that the round thing was a drum. They were not confused anymore. +Tim and Mia were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very happy with their snowman. They gave him a name: Bob. + +"Bob is the best snowman ever!" Tim said. + +"Yes, he is!" Mia agreed. + +But then the sun came out. It was very bright and warm. The snow started to melt. Tim and Mia saw Bob's hat fall off. Then his scarf. Then his nose. + +"Oh no! Bob is melting!" Tim cried. + +"Quick, we have to save him!" Mia said. + +They ran to Bob and tried to fix him. They put his hat, scarf and nose back on. They packed more snow on him. But it was no use. Bob was getting smaller and smaller. + +"Bob, don't go!" Tim said. + +"We love you, Bob!" Mia said. + +But Bob could not hear them. He was too weak. He smiled at them with his coal eyes. He wanted to say something, but he could not. He was too melted. + +Tim and Mia hugged Bob. They felt very sad. They wondered why the sun was so mean. Why did it have to melt their snowman? + +They wished they could make Bob tough. Tough enough to stay with them. Tough enough to play with them. Tough enough to be their friend. + +But they could not. They could only watch as Bob melted away. They said goodbye to Bob. They hoped he would be happy in the sky. They hoped they would see him again. Maybe next winter. Maybe in their dreams. Maybe in their hearts. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a shiny thing in the grass. It was gold! + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and bright!" + +"Let me see!" Tom said. He tried to grab the gold from Lily. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. She held the gold tight in her hand. "I found it first!" + +Tom was angry. He wanted the gold too. He pushed Lily and made her fall. The gold fell out of her hand and rolled away. + +Lily and Tom ran after the gold. They did not see the big dog that was sleeping nearby. The dog woke up and saw the gold. He thought it was a toy. He ran after it too. + +The dog was faster than Lily and Tom. He caught the gold in his mouth. He started to chew it. He liked the sound it made. + +Lily and Tom stopped and saw the dog. They were scared and sad. They had lost the gold. + +"Hey, that is ours!" Tom shouted. He threw a stick at the dog. + +The dog growled and barked. He did not like Tom. He ran away with the gold. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they had done. They had been selfish and mean. They had lost their gold and their friend. + +They hugged and said sorry. They decided to share and be kind. They went back to the park and played with their other toys. They did not need the gold to be happy. +Sara likes to walk with her mom and dad. They walk to the park, to the store, to the library. Sara likes to see many things when she walks. She likes to see birds, flowers, cars, and people. + +One day, Sara sees something new when she walks. She sees a big white frame on the wall of a house. The frame has a picture inside. The picture is of a family. Sara sees a mom, a dad, a boy, and a girl. They are smiling and happy. + +Sara stops and points to the frame. She asks her mom and dad, "Who are they?" Her mom and dad look at the frame. They smile and say, "They are our friends. They live in that house. They are very nice. Do you want to say hello to them?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, please." Her mom and dad knock on the door of the house. The door opens and the family in the picture comes out. They are happy to see Sara and her mom and dad. They hug and talk. Sara plays with the boy and the girl. They have fun. + +Sara likes the white frame and the picture. She likes the family in the picture. She likes to walk and see new things. She likes to make new friends. She is happy. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys in the kitchen. They have a record player that plays music. They also have a microphone that can record their voices. They like to sing and dance and pretend they are stars. + +One day, they find a new record in a box. It has a picture of a clown on it. They want to play it and see what it sounds like. But they have a problem. The record is very big and their record player is very small. The record does not fit. + +"Let me try!" Anna says. She pushes the record hard on the record player. It makes a loud noise and scratches the record. + +"Stop it!" Ben says. He pulls the record away from Anna. He is angry. He thinks Anna broke the record. + +"No, you stop it!" Anna says. She is angry too. She thinks Ben is mean. She grabs the microphone and records her voice. She says, "Ben is a bad brother. He does not share. He is a clown." + +She plays back her voice on the record player. Ben hears it and gets more angry. He grabs the microphone and records his voice. He says, "Anna is a bad sister. She does not listen. She is a clown." + +He plays back his voice on the record player. Anna hears it and gets more angry. They start to shout and fight over the microphone and the record. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the mess and the broken record. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? This record was a gift from your grandma. It was very old and very special. It was not cheap. You should be careful and respectful with your things. And you should be nice to each other. You are not clowns. You are siblings. You should love and help each other." + +She takes away the record player and the microphone. She tells Anna and Ben to clean up the kitchen and to say sorry to each other. Anna and Ben feel bad. They realize they were wrong. They hug and say sorry. They promise to be better. They hope Mom will let them play with the record player and the microphone again. They hope Grandma will not be mad. They hope they can find another record that fits. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy and Spot were playing outside when they saw a spark. The spark was small, but it made Timmy panic. + +He ran inside to tell his mom, "Mommy, there's a spark outside! I'm scared!" His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll call the fire department and they'll take care of it." + +Timmy felt comfortable knowing that his mom was there to help him. The fire department came and put out the spark. Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you, firefighters!" + +From that day on, Timmy knew that if he ever saw another spark, he didn't have to panic. He could always ask for help and feel comfortable knowing that someone would be there to take care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk with her mommy to check the mailbox. One day, as they were walking, Lily saw a great big bird in the sky. "Look Mommy, a bird!" she said. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy dropped a letter into the mailbox. "Oops, I dropped the letter!" she said. "That's okay, Mommy," said Lily. "We can get it later." + +As they walked back home, Lily thought about the great big bird she saw. "I wish I could fly like a bird," she said. "Maybe one day you will," said her mommy with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to run and play outside. One day, he saw his mommy and daddy go for a jog. Timmy wanted to go for a jog too! He asked his mommy and daddy if he could come with them. + +At first, his mommy and daddy were frightened that Timmy might get tired or hurt. But Timmy really wanted to go, so they said yes. Timmy was so happy! He put on his running shoes and went outside with his mommy and daddy. + +Timmy ran and ran, and he didn't get tired at all! He was having so much fun. When they got back home, Timmy was very proud of himself. He wanted to go for a jog every day with his mommy and daddy. From that day on, Timmy went for a jog every day and he was never frightened. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. She had a sweet cat named Mittens who she played with every day. One day, while Lily was walking in the park, she stumbled on a rock and fell down. She was scared and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a sweet dog came running towards her. The dog licked her face and made her feel better. Lily realized that animals can be very helpful and make us feel happy. From that day on, she always treated animals with kindness and love. + +The moral of the story is that animals are our friends and we should treat them with love and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Timmy. Timmy loved his crib and would sleep in it every night. One day, Timmy's mommy forgot to change his diaper before putting him in his crib. Timmy woke up and realized his diaper was wet. He started to cry and cry because he was uncomfortable. + +Timmy's mommy came into the room and saw that Timmy was crying. She quickly realized what had happened and changed his diaper. Timmy stopped crying and went back to sleep. From then on, Timmy's mommy made sure to always change his diaper before putting him in his crib. Timmy was happy and slept soundly every night. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. Lily was very happy and played on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, she saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. But when she looked again, the butterfly had disappeared. + +Lily felt upset because she wanted to catch the butterfly. Her mommy saw that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "The butterfly disappeared and I can't catch it." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Sometimes things disappear and we can't find them. But we can still have fun at the park." + +Lily smiled and forgot about the butterfly. She played with her mommy and had a great time. Later, when they were leaving, Lily fell and hurt her knee. She cried because she felt pain. Her mommy hugged her again and said, "It's okay, Lily. The pain will go away soon." + +Lily felt better and said, "I love you, mommy." Her mommy said, "I love you too, Lily." And they went home happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the forest, looking for yummy treats to eat. One day, Benny found a big, juicy blueberry. It was the most delicious thing he had ever tasted! + +As Benny was nibbling on the blueberry, he heard a delicate sound. It was a little bird chirping in the tree above him. Benny looked up and saw the bird's nest, filled with delicate eggs. Benny knew he had to be careful not to disturb the delicate eggs. + +Days went by and Benny continued to hop around the forest, always remembering the delicate eggs in the bird's nest. One day, Benny heard a loud chirping coming from the tree. He looked up and saw the baby birds had hatched! They were so tiny and delicate. + +Benny was happy he had been careful around the bird's nest. He knew that if he had disturbed the delicate eggs, the baby birds may not have hatched. From that day on, Benny made sure to always be careful around the delicate things in the forest. +Once upon a time, a big dog with hairy fur named Max wanted to go for a walk. Max's owner, a little girl named Lily, said, "Let's go outside!" Max was very happy and wagged his tail. + +As they walked, they saw a small cat with pretty fur. Max wanted to play with the cat, but the cat was scared of Max's big size and hairy fur. The cat said, "Go away, Max!" Max was sad and didn't understand why the cat didn't want to play. + +Lily explained to Max that sometimes we need to respect others' feelings and boundaries. Max understood and promised to be more gentle and not scare the cat. The cat saw that Max was being nice and came out to play. Max and the cat became friends and played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant with a long trunk and two big ears. The elephant loved to walk around in the jungle and eat leaves from tall trees. One day, the elephant saw a small mouse with a tiny horn on its head. The elephant was not afraid of the mouse, but the mouse was very fearful of the elephant. + +The mouse ran away as fast as it could, but the elephant wanted to be friends. So, the elephant walked slowly towards the mouse and said, "Don't be afraid, little mouse. I won't hurt you." The mouse stopped running and looked up at the elephant. It was surprised that the elephant was being so kind. + +From that day on, the mouse and the elephant became good friends. They would walk around the jungle together and eat leaves from tall trees. The mouse's horn increased in size as it grew older, but it didn't matter to the elephant. They were friends no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a shy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bicycle. One day, Timmy saw a friend who didn't have a bicycle. Timmy decided to take his friend for a ride on his bicycle. His friend was so happy! They rode around the park together and had so much fun. From that day on, Timmy's friend would always wave and smile at him whenever they saw each other. Timmy felt happy that he could help his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big hippo. He was enormous! He lived in a river with his friends. One day, the hippo saw a little boy playing near the river. The hippo wanted to play too, but he was too big and scared the boy. The little boy started to scream and run away. + +The hippo didn't understand why the boy was scared. He just wanted to play. The hippo felt sad and lonely. He went back to the river and sat there, thinking. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a gun. The hunter shot the hippo and he fell down. + +The hippo's friends came to see what had happened. They saw the hunter and screamed. They were sad and angry. They knew they would never see their friend again. The little boy also saw what had happened and he felt bad too. From that day on, the little boy never played near the river again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to skip around her backyard and play with her toys. One day, Lily's mommy told her it was time to wake up and get ready for the day. Lily was so excited to play that she didn't want to get up. + +Lily's mommy came back to her room and saw that it was very messy. "Lily, we need to clean up this messy room," said mommy. "But I want to play," replied Lily. "You can play after we clean up," said mommy. + +Lily and her mommy cleaned up the room together. After they finished, Lily went outside to skip and play. However, while she was playing, she tripped and fell. She hurt her knee and had to go to the hospital. Lily learned that it's important to clean up and be careful while playing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in nature, where she could see birds, flowers, and trees. One day, Lily saw an amazing butterfly. It had colorful wings and it was flying around a flower. + +Lily said, "Wow, that butterfly is amazing! I wish I could skip like it does." + +Her friend, Timmy, said, "I can teach you how to skip, it's easy!" + +Lily was so happy and excited. Timmy showed her how to skip and they both skipped together in the grass. They had so much fun playing in nature and seeing all the beautiful things around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a race to see who could run the fastest. Lily ran as fast as she could and she won the race! She was so happy and proud of herself. + +After the race, Lily felt a little bit cold. She asked her mom for a sweater, but her mom said that all of her sweaters were in the wash. Lily felt sad because she didn't want to be cold anymore. + +But then, her mom told her that there was an available blanket on the couch that she could use to keep warm. Lily was happy again and wrapped the blanket around herself. She felt cozy and warm and forgot all about being cold. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big, round ball in the sky. It was the sun! She watched it rise higher and higher until it was high in the sky. + +Lily loved to draw pictures with her crayons. She would make lines on the paper and color them in. One day, she drew a picture of the sun rising in the sky. She drew a line to show how high it went. Her mommy saw the picture and said, "That's a very helpful picture, Lily. It reminds me to wear sunscreen when the sun is high in the sky." + +The next day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. When it got hot, her mommy remembered the picture Lily drew. She put sunscreen on her and Lily's skin. They had a fun day in the sun and didn't get sunburned. Lily was happy her picture was helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a big red truck. The truck was driving down the road when it saw a little boy. The boy was sad because he wanted to cook but he didn't have any pots or pans. + +The truck asked the boy what was wrong. The boy said he wanted to cook but he didn't have any pots or pans. The truck said, "I can help! I have a steel pot in the back of my truck." + +The boy was happy and said, "Thank you!" The truck gave the boy the steel pot and the boy went home to cook. He cooked a yummy soup and shared it with his family. They all loved it and thanked the big red truck for helping them cook. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching videos on her tablet. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to the park to play. Lily was so excited that she started running around in circles, feeling dizzy. + +At the park, Lily met her friend Jack. Jack had a bag of candy and he offered some to Lily. Lily was happy and took a piece of candy. But then, her mom reminded her that too much candy would spoil her dinner. Lily didn't want that to happen, so she gave the candy back to Jack. + +Later, while playing on the swings, Lily's mom noticed that Lily was feeling dizzy again. She asked Lily if she had eaten too much candy. Lily said no and told her mom about giving the candy back to Jack. Her mom was proud of her for making a good choice and not spoiling her dinner. They continued to play and have fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, but she was always bored when she had nothing to do. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. + +As she was walking, she saw a big pile of ash on the ground. She didn't know what it was, so she asked her friend, Tommy. Tommy said it was from a fire that happened the night before. + +Lily was sad to hear that because she knew fires could be dangerous. She said, "I care about people and I don't want them to get hurt." Tommy agreed and they continued playing, but Lily couldn't stop thinking about the fire. + +Later that day, they saw some firefighters come to put out the fire. Lily was happy to see that they were helping. She said, "I'm glad they care too." From that day on, Lily knew that even though some things might seem boring, they could be important and she always wanted to help people who needed it. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Then, they saw a man painting a picture. + +Lily asked, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm painting a pretty picture," the man replied. + +Lily wanted to help, so the man gave her a paintbrush with a blue handle. The paint was cold on her fingers, but she didn't mind. She painted the sky blue and the grass green. + +When they were finished, the man said, "Wow, you're a great painter!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you." They hugged and went home. Lily couldn't wait to paint again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her if she knew how to use the oven. Lily said no, but she wanted to learn. + +Her mom showed her how to turn the oven on and how to put food inside. They made cookies together and put them in the oven. Lily was so excited to see the cookies baking. + +After a while, her mom opened the oven and took out the cookies. They were hot and smelled so good. Lily couldn't wait to eat one. She took a bite and it was delicious. She even got some chocolate chips stuck in her hairy little fingers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her sunglasses when it was sunny outside. One day, she accidentally dropped them and they broke. She felt sad and started to frown. + +Her mom asked her, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"My sunglasses are broken," she replied with a sad voice. + +"Don't worry, we can get you a new pair," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily felt happy again and hugged her mom. They went to the store and picked out a new pair of sunglasses. Lily put them on and smiled. "I love my new sunglasses!" she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they got a package in the mail. It was a big furry teddy bear! Lily was so happy and hugged the bear tight. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother Max came over. He wanted to play with the teddy bear, but Lily wouldn't let him. "No, Max! This is my bear!" she said. Max started to cry and ran away. + +That night, Lily felt bad about what happened with Max. She decided to give him the teddy bear as a surprise. When Max saw the bear, he was so happy! "Thank you, Lily!" he said. From that day on, they shared the bear and played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag full of them. One day, Timmy noticed something weird about one of his marbles. It had a funny shape and it didn't move like the others. Timmy showed it to his mom and she said it was a special marble called a "cat's eye". Timmy thought it was cool and he kept it in his pocket all day. When he got home, he put it in a special spot where he could see it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a cactus in the deep desert. It was prickly and green. She wanted to touch it, but her mom said, "Stop! The cactus can hurt you!" + +Lily listened to her mom and didn't touch the cactus. Instead, she ran and played in the sand. She built a castle and dug a deep hole. She had so much fun! But when it got dark, Lily was tired. She went inside and took a bath. + +As she lay in bed, she thought about the cactus. She wondered why it had to be so prickly. But then she remembered what her mom said. "Stop!" And she knew that was why the cactus had to be prickly - to protect itself. Lily fell asleep, dreaming of the deep desert and all the adventures she would have tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike outside, but it was raining today. So, she went to the kitchen to bake cookies with her mommy. + +The kitchen was dirty, and Lily didn't like it. "Mommy, the kitchen is dirty," she said. "Let's clean it!" + +"No, Lily, we can clean it later. Let's bake cookies now," mommy replied. + +They baked cookies together, and Lily was happy. "Can we ride our bikes now?" she asked. + +"Yes, we can ride our bikes after we eat the cookies," mommy said. + +But after they ate the cookies, they went outside and saw that Lily's bike was gone. Someone had stolen it. Lily was sad and cried. "I want my bike back," she said. + +Mommy hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. We'll have to buy a new one." +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall ostrich. He had a very special feather that was his favorite. One day, a sneaky fox came and took the feather away. The ostrich was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind rabbit came along and asked what was wrong. The ostrich told him about his missing feather. The rabbit had an idea and went to find some sticky tape. He came back and helped the ostrich attach some other feathers to his body so he wouldn't feel sad anymore. + +But the new feathers didn't feel the same as the original one. The ostrich still missed it very much. The rabbit saw how sad the ostrich still was and decided to help him find the fox. They went on a long journey and finally found the fox. The rabbit bravely fought the fox and got the original feather back. The ostrich was very happy and grateful to have his favorite feather back where it belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they went to a hotel by the beach. The hotel was big and white, and had a big pool. + +Lily wanted to go swimming, but the pool was dirty. She told her parents, "The pool needs to improve!" Her parents agreed and went to talk to the hotel manager. + +The manager said he would clean the pool right away. But when Lily went back to the pool, it was still dirty. She was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she had an idea. She went to the beach and collected some shells. She put the shells in the pool, and it made it look pretty. + +When her parents saw what she had done, they were proud of her. They told the manager how Lily had improved the pool. The manager was so happy that he gave Lily and her family free ice cream. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the water and get all wet. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. They brought a big, soft towel for her to dry off with after she played in the water. + +Lily had so much fun in the water that she got really wet. She ran back to her towel and her mommy spread it out for her to lay on. The towel was so big and soft, Lily thought it was very attractive. She cuddled up on it and snuggled with her mommy and daddy. They all watched the waves and the seagulls together. + +As the sun started to set, it was time for Lily and her family to go home. They packed up their things and shook the sand off of the attractive towel. Then they headed back to their car, happy and tired from a fun day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, his mommy took him to a special place called a "club". Timmy was very excited because he had never been to a club before. + +When they arrived, Timmy saw lots of kids playing together and having fun. But there was one boy who was not behaving very well. He was running around and knocking over other kids' toys. Timmy's mommy told him that it's important to behave nicely and not hurt other people's things. + +As they were leaving the club, Timmy's mommy told him that he could become famous one day if he practiced being kind and well-behaved. Timmy didn't know what "famous" meant, but he knew he wanted to be a good boy and make his mommy proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very independent and loved to play with tape. She would stick it on everything she could find. One day, Lily's mom asked her to deliver a present to their neighbor. It was a big box wrapped in shiny paper and Lily was very excited to bring it over. + +As she walked down the street, Lily saw a little bird with a broken wing. She wanted to help the bird, so she put the box down and tried to fix the wing with some tape. But the bird was too hurt and didn't move anymore. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +When she came back to the box, she saw that someone had taken it away. Lily felt very bad because she didn't deliver the present and didn't know how to explain it to her mom. She went back home and cried. Her mom hugged her and said it was okay, but Lily still felt very sad. She learned that sometimes helping others can make us forget our own responsibilities. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat pasta, but she never liked to wash her hands before eating. Her mom would always tell her to wash her hands, but she never listened. + +One day, Lily's mom made her a big bowl of pasta. Lily was so excited to eat it that she forgot to wash her hands again. As she ate her pasta, she noticed that it tasted funny. She looked down and saw that her hands were filthy and covered in dirt. + +Lily's mom saw her dirty hands and shouted, "Lily, I told you to wash your hands before eating!" Lily felt embarrassed and sad. From that day on, Lily always remembered to wash her hands before eating her favorite pasta. The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and keep yourself clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her mommy's glass cups. One day, Lily accidentally broke a glass cup and she felt sad. Her mommy told her to be alert and careful next time she played with the glass cups. + +The next day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. Suddenly, she saw a lost puppy who looked scared. The puppy couldn't speak, but Lily knew he needed help. She ran to her mommy and told her about the lost puppy. They went back to the park and found the puppy's owner. They were happy to be reunited again. + +Lily felt proud of herself for being alert and helping the lost puppy. She learned that even though some things can break, she can always use her words to speak up and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his pen. He drew all sorts of things, like animals and cars. One day, Timmy's pen ran out of ink. Timmy was sad because he couldn't draw anymore. + +Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy a new pen. But when they got there, Timmy saw a big box of candy. He wanted the candy more than the pen. His mom said no, but Timmy cried and cried until she gave in. + +That night, Timmy ate all the candy and felt very sick. He suffered from a tummy ache. His mom told him that it wasn't normal to eat so much candy. Timmy learned that sometimes what we want isn't always good for us. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, he found an ashtray hidden under the couch. He didn't know what it was for, but he thought it was pretty and shiny. + +Timmy's mom told him not to touch the ashtray, but he didn't listen. He picked it up and played with it, pretending it was a treasure chest. Suddenly, he accidentally dropped it and it broke into tiny pieces. + +Timmy's mom was very upset and told him he shouldn't have touched the ashtray. Timmy felt bad and cried. He wished he could load the ashtray back together, but it was too late. From that day on, Timmy learned to listen to his mom and not touch things he wasn't supposed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a toy car, a ball, and a stuffed bear that he loved very much. Timmy's mommy always told him that his toys had a lot of value because they made him happy. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His name was Billy and he had a brilliant idea. He wanted to play a game where they pretended to be pirates and search for treasure. Timmy thought it was a great idea and they started to play. They searched all over the house and finally found a treasure chest filled with candy. They were so happy and Timmy realized that playing with friends was even more valuable than playing alone. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a big office where he worked every day. He wanted to be rich, so he worked very hard. + +One day, Jack had an idea for a new toy. He worked on it for many days and nights. Finally, he succeeded! His new toy was a big hit and he became very rich. + +Now Jack could buy anything he wanted. But he didn't forget to work hard and be kind to others. He still went to his office every day to create new toys that would make children happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to look up at the sky and watch the stars twinkle. One day, she saw a bright comet shoot across the sky. "Wow!" she said, "That comet is so pretty!" + +Her little brother, Jack, looked up too. "I want to poke the comet!" he said. + +Lily laughed. "You can't poke a comet, silly! It's too far away in space." + +Jack looked jealous. "I wish I could touch it," he said. + +"Don't worry," said Lily. "Even though we can't touch the comet, we can still enjoy looking at it together." And so they sat and watched the comet until it disappeared into the night sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a new toy, a cute puppy. The puppy was so adorable that Lily wanted to play with it. + +Lily asked her friend if she could play with the puppy. Her friend said yes and they went to the backyard to play. Lily was so happy to play with the adorable puppy. They played fetch and ran around together. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her to come home. She said goodbye to her friend and the adorable puppy. As she was leaving, she promised to come back and play with the puppy again soon. Lily entered her house and went to bed, dreaming of playing with the adorable puppy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat, Whiskers. One day, Lily's mom bought a beautiful vase to put flowers in. It was so pretty! + +Lily's mom said, "Be careful, Lily. This vase is very fragile." + +Lily played with her toys and forgot all about the vase. Later that day, Lily's cat, Whiskers, knocked over the vase with his tail. The vase broke into many pieces. + +Lily's mom was upset and said, "Lily, you should have been more careful. Now we cannot put flowers in the vase anymore." + +Lily felt sad and yawned. She knew she should have listened to her mom. From that day on, Lily was more careful with fragile things, so nothing else would break in a harsh way. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. The giraffe loved to eat leaves from trees. One day, the giraffe saw a tray of leaves on the ground. The giraffe was very happy and started to eat the leaves. + +After a while, the giraffe's neck started to hurt. The giraffe saw a tree and started to rub its neck on the tree. The tree felt good and the giraffe was happy again. + +From that day on, the giraffe always looked for a tray of leaves on the ground. If the giraffe's neck hurt, the giraffe would find a tree and rub its neck on the tree. The giraffe was happy and never had a sore neck again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and jump on her trampoline. One day, it started to rain and Lily saw a big rainbow in the sky. She was so happy and ran to tell her mommy. + +The rain kept falling and Lily's backyard started to flood. She tried to jump on her trampoline, but it was too wet. Suddenly, the trampoline broke and Lily fell into the water. She tried to swim, but the water was too deep. She couldn't reach the surface and sadly, she drowned. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and catching butterflies with her net. One day, she saw her neighbor, Mr. Brown, struggling to carry his groceries inside his house. + +"Can I help you, Mr. Brown?" asked Lily. + +"Oh, thank you, Lily. That's very kind of you," said Mr. Brown, looking tired. + +Lily helped Mr. Brown carry his groceries inside. As they walked, Mr. Brown told Lily about his life. He said that he used to be a fisherman but now he suffers from a bad back and can't work anymore. + +Lily felt sad for Mr. Brown and decided to visit him every day to keep him company. She would bring him modern books to read and they would talk about them together. Mr. Brown was very grateful for Lily's kindness and they became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was looking up at the stars with her mom. Suddenly, they saw a bright comet in the sky. Lily was amazed and asked her mom what it was. + +"It's a comet, sweetie. It's like a big ball of ice and rocks that flies through space," her mom explained. + +Lily was excited and wanted to learn more about comets. "Can we go to the library and find a book about comets?" she asked. + +"Of course, I recommend we go tomorrow morning," her mom replied. + +The next day, they went to the library and found a book about comets. Lily was reading it when she saw a picture of a sour-faced girl who didn't want to share her toys with her friends. The moral of the story was that it's important to share with others and be kind. + +Lily learned a lot about comets that day, but she also learned an important lesson about being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved flowers. One day, she saw a bee on a lovely flower. "Hello, Mr. Bee," said Lily. "What are you doing?" "I am collecting nectar," said the bee. Lily watched the bee for a while, but then she accidentally dropped her toy. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "My toy!" The bee saw that Lily was sad and said, "Don't worry, I can help you find it." Together, they looked for the toy and soon found it. "Thank you, Mr. Bee," said Lily. "You're welcome," said the bee. And from that day on, Lily and the bee were good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, but one day he accidentally broke the cable that made them move. He asked his mommy if they could buy a new cable, but she said they didn't have enough money. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his cars anymore. He went to his friend Johnny's house to see if he could borrow a cable, but Johnny's cable was too big and didn't work with Timmy's cars. Johnny suggested they go to the toy store to buy a new cable. + +When they got to the toy store, they found the cable they needed, but it was very expensive. Timmy didn't have enough money to buy it, so he started to cry. The store owner saw Timmy crying and asked what was wrong. Timmy explained his problem and the store owner felt bad for him. He gave Timmy a discount on the cable so he could buy it. + +Timmy was happy again because he could play with his cars. He thanked the store owner and went home with his new cable. When he got home, he showed his mommy the new cable and she was happy too. Timmy learned that even when things don't go as planned, there is always a way to make them normal again. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter named Ollie. Ollie loved to swim and play with his friends, but today he was feeling very tired. He decided to take a nap on a big rock by the river. + +While Ollie was sleeping, his friend Sammy came by with a delicious snack. Sammy wanted to share the snack with Ollie, but he didn't want to wake him up. So, Sammy carefully spread the snack out on a nearby log and waited for Ollie to wake up. + +When Ollie finally woke up, he saw the yummy snack on the log and was very happy. He thanked Sammy for being so thoughtful and they enjoyed the snack together. From then on, Ollie made sure to take naps when he was feeling tired so he wouldn't miss out on any more delicious treats. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her red dress every day. Her mom would always insist that she wear different clothes, but Lily didn't want to listen. She loved her red dress so much. + +One day, Lily went to play outside in her red dress. She climbed a tree and accidentally tore a hole in the cloth. She was sad, but she didn't want to take off her red dress. She insisted on wearing it even with the hole. + +Later that day, Lily was playing near the street when a car didn't see her and hit her. Her red dress was ruined and she was hurt badly. Her mom was so sad and wished she had insisted more on Lily wearing something safer. From then on, Lily learned to listen to her mom and wear clothes that would keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to peek through the window and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, her mommy gave her a present. It was a big, shiny box wrapped in colorful paper. + +Lily was so excited to open her present. She tore off the paper and opened the box. Inside, she found an ordinary teddy bear. "Thank you mommy, I love my new teddy bear!" said Lily. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma saw the teddy bear and said, "Wow, that's a cool present!" Lily replied, "It's just an ordinary teddy bear, but I love it anyway." The two friends played with the teddy bear and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a big pot. The pot was very lonely because it didn't have any friends. One day, a little girl came and put the pot on the stove. She turned on the stove and the pot started to cook. + +The little girl put some water in the pot and waited for it to boil. When the water boiled, she put some carrots and potatoes in the pot. The pot was happy because it was no longer lonely. It had carrots and potatoes to keep it company. + +After a while, the vegetables were cooked and the little girl turned off the stove. She took the pot off the stove and put a lid on it. The steam from the pot made the little girl's face feel warm. She was happy because she made a delicious meal and the pot was happy because it wasn't lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a razor that he liked to play with. One day, Timmy accidentally broke his razor. He was sad because he liked to play with it. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he broke his razor. His mom said, "Don't worry, I can fix it for you." Timmy was happy because he loved his razor and he knew his mom was very useful at fixing things. + +His mom took the razor and fixed it. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for fixing my razor. You are so useful!" From that day on, Timmy was careful when he played with his razor so that he wouldn't break it again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden when they heard a loud boom. They looked up and saw a big flash in the sky. It was lightning! + +"What is that?" Lily asked, feeling curious. + +"That is lightning. It is very bright and fast. It comes from the clouds when they are angry," Ben said, trying to sound smart. + +"Why are the clouds angry?" Lily wondered. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are fighting with each other. Or maybe they are sad and crying," Ben guessed. + +They heard another boom and saw another flash. They noticed that the sky was getting darker and the wind was getting stronger. They felt some drops of water on their faces. It was raining! + +"Let's go inside. It is not safe to play outside when there is lightning and rain," Ben said, grabbing Lily's hand. + +"Okay. But I want to watch the lightning from the window. It is very pretty and interesting," Lily said, following Ben. + +They ran inside the house and found a window where they could see the storm. They watched the lightning and listened to the thunder until the clouds became calm and the sun came out again. They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy and safe. +Tommy loved to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to drive them on the floor, on the sofa, on the table, and sometimes on the wall. He made noises with his mouth like vroom, beep, and screech. + +One day, he found a new car in his toy box. It was a big car, shiny and red. It had four doors, four wheels, and a soft roof. Tommy touched the roof and felt something smooth and nice. He asked his mom, "What is this?" + +His mom smiled and said, "That is velvet. It is a kind of fabric that is very soft and pretty. Some people like to have velvet on their clothes or furniture. Your car has a velvet roof. It is a special car." + +Tommy was happy. He thought his car was very special and beautiful. He decided to drive it to his grandma's house. He put the car in his backpack and asked his mom to take him there. His mom agreed and they got in the real car. + +On the way, Tommy told his mom about his car. He said, "My car is red and shiny and has a velvet roof. It is the best car ever. I will show it to grandma. She will like it too. I am a successful driver. I can drive anywhere I want." + +His mom nodded and said, "You are a successful driver, Tommy. You have a wonderful car. I am sure grandma will love it. And I love you very much." She gave him a kiss on the cheek and drove on. Tommy smiled and hugged his car. He was very happy. +Ben and Lily like to play on the farm. They like to see the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the horses. They like to feed them and pet them and hear them make noises. + +One day, they see a big, hairy dog. The dog is friendly and wags its tail. Ben and Lily want to play with the dog. They follow the dog to the barn. The barn is big and dark and smells like hay. + +They enter the barn with the dog. They see a lot of things in the barn. They see a tractor, a rake, a shovel and a bucket. They see some mice, some cats, some birds and some spiders. They also see a big, hairy surprise. + +The surprise is a donkey. The donkey is brown and gray and has long ears. The donkey is sleeping in a corner of the barn. The dog barks and wakes up the donkey. The donkey opens its eyes and makes a loud noise. The noise sounds like "hee-haw, hee-haw". + +Ben and Lily are scared and excited. They have never seen a donkey before. They run to the donkey and touch its fur. The donkey is soft and warm. The donkey likes Ben and Lily and lets them pet its ears. The dog likes the donkey too and licks its nose. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They have made a new friend. They name the donkey Harry. They play with Harry and the dog in the barn. They have a lot of fun on the farm. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big pot in the garden. It was shiny and round and had a lid. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it and see," Sara said. + +"Maybe it has treasure or candy," Ben said. + +They lifted the lid and peeked inside. But there was nothing in the pot, only dirt and worms. They felt sad and angry. + +"This pot is stupid and boring," Sara said. "Let's lie to Mom and say we broke it. Then she will buy us a new toy." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to hide it first." + +They dragged the pot behind a bush and ran inside. They told Mom that they were playing with the pot and it fell and cracked. Mom looked worried and upset. + +"Oh no, that pot was very old and special. It belonged to your grandma. She gave it to me before she died. How could you be so careless and naughty?" Mom said. + +Sara and Ben felt guilty and scared. They knew they had lied to Mom and hurt her feelings. They wanted to tell her the truth, but they were afraid of getting in trouble. + +They went to their room and cried. They felt miserable and wished they had never seen the pot. They learned that lying is bad and makes everyone unhappy. They hoped Mom would forgive them someday. +Ben and Mia were playing in the sand. They liked to make hills and dig holes. They had a big bucket of water to make the sand wet. They wanted to make an oasis, like in the book they read with Mom. + +"Look, Mia, I made a palm tree!" Ben said, sticking a stick in the sand. + +"Wow, Ben, that's good! And I made a pond!" Mia said, pouring some water in a hole. + +They were very happy with their oasis. They pretended to be camels and drank from the pond. They felt cool and refreshed. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew the sand everywhere. It knocked down the palm tree. It dried up the pond. It scattered their oasis. + +"Uh-oh, Ben, our oasis is gone!" Mia cried. + +"Stupid wind, go away!" Ben shouted. + +They were very sad and angry. They hugged each other and cried. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw their ruined oasis and felt sorry for them. + +"Oh, Ben and Mia, I'm sorry the wind spoiled your fun. But don't worry, you can make another oasis tomorrow. Come on, let's go inside and have some juice and cookies. How does that sound?" Mom said. + +Ben and Mia nodded and wiped their tears. They followed Mom to the house. They still felt sad, but they knew Mom was right. They could make another oasis tomorrow. And maybe the wind would be nice and leave them alone. +Lily and Max were very excited. They were going to the beach with Mom and Dad. They packed their toys, their hats and their sunscreen. They got in the car and drove for a long time. + +They arrived at the beach when the sun was still high in the sky. They ran to the sand and played with their buckets and shovels. They made a big castle and decorated it with shells and stones. They splashed in the water and chased the waves. They laughed and had fun. + +They got hungry and ate some sandwiches and fruit that Mom had brought. They drank some water and rested under the umbrella. They watched the boats and the birds and the people. They saw some dogs and some crabs and some fish. + +They noticed that the sun was getting lower and lower. It changed colors and made the sky look like a painting. It was a beautiful sunset. They held hands and walked along the shore. They said goodbye to the sun and thanked it for the nice day. + +They packed their things and got in the car. They were tired but happy. They hugged Mom and Dad and told them they loved them. They closed their eyes and dreamed of the beach. They had a wonderful day. +Tim and Mia were best friends. They liked to play outside every day. One night, they saw the moon in the sky. It was big and bright and round. + +"Wow, look at the moon!" Tim said. "It is amazing!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia agreed. "Do you think we can go there?" + +Tim thought for a moment. He had a big idea. "Maybe we can. We just need a rocket!" + +He ran to his house and came back with a big cardboard box. He put some stickers and crayons on it. He made it look like a rocket. + +"Come on, Mia, let's go to the moon!" he said. + +Mia was excited. She climbed into the box with Tim. They pretended to blast off into the sky. They made noises like a rocket. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" they said. + +They closed their eyes and imagined they were flying to the moon. They felt happy and brave. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. It was Tim's mom. + +"Tim, Mia, what are you doing?" she asked. "It's time for bed!" + +Tim and Mia opened their eyes. They saw they were still in the backyard. They were not on the moon. + +They felt sad and silly. + +"Sorry, mom," Tim said. "We were playing. We wanted to go to the moon." + +Tim's mom smiled. She was not angry. She understood. + +"I know, sweetie," she said. "The moon is amazing. But you can't go there in a cardboard box. You need a real rocket. And you need to grow up and learn a lot of things first." + +She hugged Tim and Mia. She took them inside. She gave them some milk and cookies. She read them a story. She tucked them in bed. + +"Maybe one day, you will go to the moon," she said. "But for now, you can dream about it. And you can always look at it and admire it. The moon is always there for you." + +Tim and Mia nodded. They felt sleepy and cozy. They looked out the window. They saw the moon shining on them. + +They smiled. They learned something. They realized that the moon was amazing, but so was their mom. And so was their friendship. + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of the moon and each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the classroom. The classroom is large and has many toys. Lily and Ben like to share the toys and have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to the classroom. His name is Tom. Tom does not like to share. He takes the toys from Lily and Ben and does not give them back. He says, "These are mine. Go away!" + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They want to play with the toys too. They try to get the toys back, but Tom pushes them away. He says, "No! You can't have them!" + +Lily and Ben do not know what to do. They see their teacher, Miss Lee, coming to the classroom. They run to her and tell her what Tom is doing. They say, "Miss Lee, Tom is not nice. He takes our toys and does not share. He pushes us and says mean words. Can you help us?" + +Miss Lee nods and smiles. She says, "I'm sorry, Lily and Ben. Tom is new here and he does not know how to play with others. He is scared and lonely. He thinks that if he has all the toys, he will be happy. But he is wrong. He needs to learn how to share and be kind. I will talk to him and help him. You can help him too, by being his friends and showing him how to play nicely. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben nod and smile too. They say, "Yes, Miss Lee. We can do that. We want to be friends with Tom and help him. We want to have fun with him and the toys." + +Miss Lee hugs them and says, "That's very good, Lily and Ben. You are very smart and sweet. I'm proud of you. Come on, let's go to Tom and prevent him from being sad and lonely. Let's show him how to share and be kind." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the pond. The pond has water and fish and frogs. Tom and Mia want to catch a frog. + +"Look, there is a big frog!" Tom says. He runs to the pond and tries to grab the frog. But the frog is flexible. It jumps away from Tom's hand. Tom falls into the water. Splash! + +"Tom, are you okay?" Mia asks. She laughs. She thinks Tom is funny. She helps Tom get out of the water. Tom is wet and cold. He is not happy. + +"I don't like frogs. They are too flexible. They are not fun," Tom says. He is sad. + +"Don't be sad, Tom. Let's rest on the grass. The sun will make you warm and dry," Mia says. She is kind. She gives Tom a hug. + +Tom and Mia rest on the grass. They look at the sky. They see clouds and birds. They feel the sun and the wind. They are happy. + +"I like the pond. It has water and fish and frogs. But I like you more. You are my friend," Tom says. + +"I like you too, Tom. You are my friend. And you are funny. You make me laugh," Mia says. + +Tom and Mia smile. They are friends. They like to play outside. They like the pond. They like the sun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with many bottles of juice. The truck was red and shiny. It looked attractive. + +"Wow, look at all the juice!" Lily said. "I want some. Do you want some, Ben?" + +"Yes, I do," Ben said. "But we have no money. How can we get some juice?" + +Lily had an idea. She saw a man sleeping in the truck. He had a key in his hand. Lily was brave. She ran to the truck and took the key. She opened the door and climbed inside. She blinked. There were so many buttons and levers. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go!" Lily said. She pushed a button. The truck started to move. + +Ben was scared. He ran after the truck. He shouted, "Lily, stop! You don't know how to drive! Come back!" + +But Lily did not hear him. She was having fun. She pushed another button. The truck went faster. She pulled a lever. The truck turned. She did not see the cars and the people on the road. She did not see the big tree in front of her. + +The truck crashed into the tree. The bottles of juice broke. The juice spilled everywhere. The man woke up. He was angry. He called the police. The police came and took Lily away. Ben cried. He lost his friend. He wished they never saw the attractive truck. +Anna likes to go to the garden with her mom. They plant seeds and water them. They watch the seeds grow into flowers and herbs. Anna likes the smell of the herbs. She likes to pick them and put them in a basket. + +One day, Anna sees a rabbit in the garden. The rabbit is eating the herbs. Anna is sad and angry. She runs to the rabbit and shouts, "No! Go away! These are our herbs!" The rabbit is scared and hops away. + +Anna's mom comes and hugs her. She says, "It's okay, Anna. We have enough herbs for us and the rabbit. The rabbit is hungry and needs food too. We can share with him. He is a dependable friend. He will not hurt us or our flowers." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She says, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry I was mean to the rabbit. Maybe he can come back and play with me. But he has to ask first before he eats our herbs." + +Anna's mom smiles and says, "That's very kind of you, Anna. I'm sure the rabbit will appreciate that. Come on, let's go inside and make some tea with our herbs. We can save some for the rabbit too." +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a tall fence with a sign. The sign had big letters, but they could not read them. They were curious. They wanted to see what was behind the fence. + +They climbed over the fence and walked into the woods. They heard strange noises. They heard growls and roars and hisses. They saw big shadows and bright eyes. They were scared. They wanted to go back. + +They tried to find the fence, but they were lost. They held hands and walked faster. They saw a big cave. They thought maybe they could hide there. They went inside the cave. It was dark and cold. They heard a loud snore. They saw a huge bear. The bear woke up and saw them. It was angry. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. + +Anna and Ben screamed. They trembled. They could not run. They could not fight. They could not escape. The bear attacked them. There was blood and pain and silence. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today they go to the park. The sun is hot. They run and jump and slide. They have fun. + +But then they see a big dog. The dog is grumpy. It barks and growls. It does not want to play. Lily and Ben are scared. They run away from the dog. + +"Help!" Lily cries. "The dog is angry!" + +"Where is your mom?" Ben asks. "We need to find her!" + +They look around. They see Lily's mom on a bench. She is reading a book. She does not see the dog. + +"Lily! Ben!" she calls. "Come here! It is time to go home!" + +Lily and Ben are happy. They run to Lily's mom. They hug her. + +"Mom, there was a grumpy dog!" Lily says. "It was scary!" + +"I'm sorry, sweetie," Lily's mom says. "Are you OK?" + +"Yes, we are OK," Ben says. "But we don't like that dog." + +"Me neither," Lily's mom says. "Let's go home and have some ice cream. That will make you feel better." + +Lily and Ben smile. They like ice cream. They say goodbye to the park. They hope the grumpy dog will go away. They want to play again tomorrow. +Tom and Mia love to go to the zoo. They like to see the animals and hear the noises they make. Their favorite animals are the penguins. They think the penguins are funny and cute. They like to watch them swim and slide on the ice. + +One day, Tom and Mia go to the zoo with their mom. They run to the penguin house and look for a good spot to see them. They see a sign that says "Penguin feeding time: 2 pm. Available seats: 10". They look at the clock and see that it is 1:55 pm. They are very excited and want to get a seat. + +"Mom, mom, can we please sit and watch the penguins eat?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, honey, let's see if there are any seats left," mom says. + +They hurry to the entrance and see a man with a clipboard. He looks at them and shakes his head. + +"Sorry, kids, all the seats are taken. You have to wait for the next feeding time at 4 pm," he says. + +Tom and Mia feel very sad and angry. They start to cry and stamp their feet. + +"That's not fair! We want to see the penguins now!" Mia shouts. + +"Please, please, can you let us in? We love the penguins so much!" Tom begs. + +The man does not listen. He closes the door and locks it. Tom and Mia can hear the penguins making noises inside. They feel like they are missing out on something very fun and special. + +They sit on the ground and cry. Mom tries to comfort them and take them to see other animals, but they do not want to. They only want to see the penguins. They have a very bad day at the zoo. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide on the grass. They have fun with their ball and their kite. But they have to be careful of the rocks and the sticks. They can hurt their feet and their hands. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with their ball. They throw it and catch it and kick it. The ball goes very high and far. Anna runs after it. She does not see the rock in her way. She slips on the rock and falls down. She cries out loud. She has a cut on her knee. It is red and it hurts. + +Ben hears Anna cry. He runs to her. He sees the cut on her knee. He says, "Don't cry, Anna. I will help you." He takes his scarf and wraps it around her knee. He says, "This will stop the blood and make it feel better." He helps her stand up. He says, "Let's go to Mom. She will give you a band-aid and a hug." + +Anna and Ben walk to Mom. Anna holds Ben's hand. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You are patient and kind." Ben smiles. He says, "You are welcome, Anna. You are a good sister. You are brave and strong." Mom sees them. She says, "What happened, my loves?" Anna and Ben tell her what happened. Mom says, "I'm sorry, Anna. You have a cut on your knee. But you are lucky, Ben. You have a scarf on your knee. You are a good brother. You are patient and kind." She gives them both a band-aid and a hug. She says, "I love you, Anna and Ben. You are my sweet children. Now let's go home and have some cookies." Anna and Ben smile. They say, "We love you, Mom. You are the best mom. And we love cookies." They go home with Mom. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today they are very tired. They yawn a lot and rub their eyes. + +"Mom, can we have some food?" Sara asks. "We are hungry." + +"Okay, my loves. Come to the kitchen. I have some food for you." Mom says. She smiles and hugs them. + +Mom gives them each a bowl of soup. The soup is warm and smooth. It has carrots and noodles in it. Sara and Ben like the soup. They eat with their spoons and slurp. + +"Yum, this is good soup. Thank you, Mom." Ben says. + +"You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad you like it." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben finish their soup. They feel full and happy. They yawn again and smile. + +"Mom, can we go to bed now?" Sara asks. "We are sleepy." + +"Of course, my loves. Come on, let's go to your room. I have a story for you." Mom says. She takes their bowls and leads them to their room. + +Mom tucks them in their beds. She reads them a story about a bunny and a bear. Sara and Ben listen and giggle. They cuddle with their pillows and blankets. + +"Good night, Mom. We love you." Sara and Ben say. + +"Good night, my loves. I love you too." Mom says. She kisses them and turns off the light. + +Sara and Ben close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of soup and toys and books. They are happy. +Tom and Sam were playing with their toys in the backyard. Tom had a pistol that made loud noises when he pulled the trigger. Sam had a car that could go fast and make honking sounds. They liked to pretend they were cops and robbers. + +"Stop, robber! I have a pistol and I will shoot you!" Tom shouted, pointing his toy at Sam. + +"No, you can't catch me! I have a car and I will drive away!" Sam said, pushing his toy along the grass. + +They chased each other around the yard, making noises and having fun. But then, Tom's pistol stopped working. He pulled the trigger, but nothing happened. He looked at his pistol and saw that the batteries were dead. + +"Hey, Sam, wait! My pistol is broken. I need new batteries," Tom said, feeling sad. + +Sam stopped his car and looked at Tom. He saw that Tom was unhappy. He felt guilty for leaving him behind. He wanted to help him. + +"Here, Tom, you can have my car. I will go inside and find new batteries for your pistol. Maybe that will improve it," Sam said, giving his car to Tom. + +"Really? Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend," Tom said, smiling. + +They hugged and swapped toys. Then, Sam ran inside to look for batteries. Tom played with the car, waiting for Sam to come back. They were both happy. They had learned to share and care. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But they also like to make sounds. They make sounds like animals and cars and planes. They have fun. + +But then, a big boy comes. He is mean. He says, "Stop making sounds. You are crazy. You need to be quiet." He pushes Lily and Tom. They fall down. They are sad and scared. + +Lily and Tom run to their mom. They tell her what happened. Mom is angry. She says, "That boy is not nice. He needs to learn to share and be kind. You are not crazy. You are creative. You can make any sound you want." + +Mom hugs Lily and Tom. She says, "Let's go to the ice cream shop. You can have a treat. And you can make more sounds. What sound do you want to make?" + +Lily and Tom smile. They say, "We want to make the sound of ice cream. Yum, yum, yum!" They laugh and go with mom. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They zoom and speed with their cars on the roads. + +One day, they have a visit from their cousin Max. Max is older than them. He also likes cars, but he thinks his cars are better. He brings his own cars and puts them on the roads. He says his cars are faster and stronger. He pushes Lily and Ben's cars away. He makes them crash and fall. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They do not like Max. They want to play with their cars. They have an idea. They wait for Max to speed with his cars on the bridge. They are alert and ready. When Max's cars are on the bridge, they knock down the blocks and books. The bridge collapses. Max's cars tumble and break. + +Max is shocked and upset. He cries and shouts. He wants his cars back. He says Lily and Ben are mean and bad. Lily and Ben do not care. They are happy and proud. They have their cars back. They speed and zoom with their cars on the roads. They do not want to play with Max. They do not like his visit. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tent. It was red and white and had a sign that said "Circus". + +"Let's go see the circus!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Tom said. + +They ran to the tent and entered. Inside, they saw many people and animals. They heard music and clapping. They saw a man with a hat and a whip. He was talking to the people. + +"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the circus! The show is about to begin! Please take your seats and enjoy the spectacle!" + +Lily and Tom found two seats and sat down. They were very excited. They saw a furry lion. It was big and yellow and had a mane. The man with the hat and the whip made the lion do tricks. He made it jump through a hoop and sit on a stool and roar. + +"Wow!" Lily said. + +"Roar!" Tom said. + +They saw a furry bear. It was brown and had a red bow. The man with the hat and the whip made the bear do tricks. He made it ride a bike and balance a ball and wave. + +"Wow!" Tom said. + +"Wave!" Lily said. + +They saw a furry elephant. It was gray and had a trunk and big ears. The man with the hat and the whip made the elephant do tricks. He made it stand on one leg and spray water and march. + +"Wow!" Lily and Tom said. + +"March!" They said together. + +They clapped and cheered. They liked the circus. They liked the furry animals. They had fun. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play at the gym. The gym has many toys and games. Sara and Ben like to swing, slide, and jump. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a bottle of spray. They do not know what it is. They think it is water. They spray each other and laugh. They spray the toys and the games. They spray the walls and the floor. They have fun. + +But the spray is not water. It is sour. It makes everything smell bad. It makes everything sticky. It hurts their eyes and noses. They stop laughing. They start crying. + +The teacher comes and sees the mess. She is angry. She tells Sara and Ben to clean up. She tells them to say sorry. She tells them to never spray again. She tells them to be careful and respectful. + +Sara and Ben are sorry. They clean up. They say sorry. They learn their lesson. They never spray again. They are careful and respectful. They are still friends. They still play at the gym. But they do not spray. They use water instead. +Lily and Max liked to play with their toy planes. They made them soar in the air and pretended they were pilots. They zoomed and swooped and looped around the room. + +"Look, Lily, I can fly higher than you!" Max said. + +"No, you can't, Max, I can fly faster than you!" Lily said. + +They had fun until their mom called them for lunch. They put their planes on the table and ran to the kitchen. Mom had made them sandwiches and juice. They ate and drank and thanked mom. + +"Can we help you with the dishes, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can, Lily. That's very nice of you. Max, do you want to help too?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, I do. I like to help." Max said. + +Mom smiled and showed them how to put the dishes in the dishwasher. She said it was easy and safe. She gave them each a sponge and some soap. They scrubbed the plates and cups and spoons and forks. They rinsed them and put them in the dishwasher. They closed the door and pushed the button. + +"Good job, Lily and Max. You are very helpful and smart. Now you can go back to play with your planes." Mom said. + +"Thank you, mom. We love you." Lily and Max said. + +They hugged mom and ran back to the table. They picked up their planes and made them soar again. They were happy. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they see a big, colorful mug on the table. It has many pictures of animals on it. + +"Wow, look at the mug!" Ben says. "It is so pretty. I want to drink from it." + +"Me too!" Mia says. "Let's get it." + +They run to the table and try to reach the mug. But the mug is too high for them. They stand on their toes and stretch their arms, but they cannot touch it. + +"Maybe we can use a chair," Ben says. He drags a chair from the kitchen and climbs on it. He grabs the mug and smiles. + +"Ha, I got it!" he says. "Now I can drink from it." + +He tries to drink from the mug, but it is too heavy for him. He loses his balance and falls off the chair. The mug falls with him and breaks into pieces. The water spills on the floor and the rug. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mia asks. She runs to him and helps him up. + +"I'm okay," Ben says. "But the mug is broken. And the floor and the rug are wet. Mom and Dad will be mad." + +They hear the door open. Mom and Dad are home. They see the mess in the living room and the broken mug. + +"Ben, Mia, what happened here?" Mom asks. She looks angry and sad. + +Ben and Mia feel sorry. They tell Mom and Dad what they did. They say they are sorry and they will clean up. + +Mom and Dad hug them and say they are glad they are not hurt. They say they love them, but they also say they should not touch things that are not theirs. They say the mug was a gift from Grandma and it was very special. + +Ben and Mia learn their lesson. They say they will not touch things that are not theirs again. They help Mom and Dad clean up and say sorry to Grandma. They also say thank you for the new, smaller mugs that Mom and Dad give them. They are not as colorful as the big mug, but they are easier to hold and drink from. They are happy and hug Mom and Dad and Grandma. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many birds. They wanted to see the birds' nest. They climbed the tree very carefully. + +"Look, there is a nest!" Tim said. He pointed to a hole in the tree. "I want to touch it." + +"No, Tim, don't!" Lily said. "The birds will be angry. They will peck you." + +But Tim did not listen. He reached his hand into the hole. He felt something soft and warm. He pulled out a baby bird. It was small and fluffy. It opened its mouth and made a loud noise. + +"Wow, it's so cute!" Tim said. He held the baby bird in his hand. + +"Tim, put it back!" Lily said. "The mama bird will be sad. She will look for her baby." + +But Tim did not listen. He wanted to keep the baby bird. He climbed down the tree with the baby bird. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud screech. They looked up and saw a big bird flying towards them. It was the mama bird. She was angry. She saw Tim holding her baby. She dived at Tim and pecked his head. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cried. He dropped the baby bird. He ran away with Lily. + +The mama bird picked up her baby and flew back to the nest. She cuddled her baby and made soft noises. She was happy. + +Tim and Lily learned a lesson. They should not take things that are not theirs. They should respect the birds and their nest. They felt sorry and confused. They did not know why the mama bird was so mean. They did not understand that she was protecting her baby. They did not know the word "surrender". They only knew the word "run". +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with their wagon. The wagon is red and has four wheels. They can put toys and books in the wagon and pull it around the yard. + +One day, they see a pretty flower in the garden. It is yellow and has many petals. Lily wants to pick the flower and put it in the wagon. She thinks it will make the wagon more pretty. + +But Ben says, "No, Lily, you can't pick the flower. It is not yours. It belongs to Mom. She planted it and watered it. She will be sad if you take it." + +Lily says, "But I like the flower. It is so pretty. I want to have it in the wagon. Please, Ben, let me pick it." + +Ben says, "No, Lily, I won't let you pick it. I will prevent you. I will stand in front of the flower and block you. You have to ask Mom first. Maybe she will let you have another flower. But not this one. This one is special." + +Lily is mad at Ben. She tries to push him away. But Ben is stronger. He holds her back. They start to fight. They pull and tug and shout. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes out of the house. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the flower. She is not happy. She says, "Stop, Lily and Ben. What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Ben stop fighting. They look at Mom. They feel ashamed. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We wanted the flower. It is so pretty." + +Mom says, "I know the flower is pretty. But it is not for picking. It is for looking. It is a gift from nature. It makes the garden beautiful. If you pick it, it will die. And then we won't have it anymore. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We won't pick the flower. We will look at it and enjoy it. We are sorry for fighting." + +Mom says, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to be nice to each other. You are friends. You have to share and care. And you have to respect the things that are not yours. Do you promise?" + +Lily and Ben hug. They say, "Yes, Mom. We promise. We love you. And we love the flower. And we love our wagon." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you too. And I love the flower. And I love your wagon. Now, why don't you go and play with your wagon? You can put some other things in it. Like leaves and rocks and pine cones. They are also pretty. And they are also gifts from nature. But they are for picking. And they won't die. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben say, "That sounds great, Mom. Thank you. You are the best." + +They run to their wagon. They fill it with leaves and rocks and pine cones. They pull it around the yard. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys and games, but sometimes they got bored. One day, they decided to tease their dog, Max. They pulled his tail, threw his ball away, and hid his bone. Max was sad and angry, but he did not bite them. He just barked and ran away. + +Lily and Tom thought it was funny, and they kept teasing Max. They did not see that Max was getting very scared. He ran to the street, where there were many cars and noises. Lily and Tom followed him, but they did not look both ways. A big car was coming fast, and it honked loudly. Lily and Tom were in shock. They froze and did not move. + +Max saw the car and the danger. He loved Lily and Tom, even though they teased him. He ran back to them, and pushed them out of the way. The car missed them, but it hit Max. Max yelped and fell down. Lily and Tom ran to him, and saw that he was hurt. They cried and hugged him. They were sorry for teasing him, and they thanked him for saving them. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson that day. They learned that teasing is not playful, but mean. They learned that they should be kind and respectful to their dog, and to all animals. They learned that their dog was their friend, and that he would always protect them. They promised to never tease him again, and to give him lots of love and treats. Max forgave them, and he wagged his tail. He was happy to have Lily and Tom as his friends. +Ben and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, they found a big rope in the park. They wanted to use it for fun. + +"Let's tie the rope to the tree and swing on it!" Ben said. + +"OK, that sounds cool!" Sam agreed. + +They tied the rope to a branch and took turns to swing. They felt powerful and happy. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew the rope and the branch. The branch broke and fell on Ben. Ben screamed and cried. He was hurt. + +"Help! Help!" Sam shouted. He ran to get help. + +But no one heard him. No one came. The park was a bad place. It was far from home and people. Ben and Sam were alone and scared. The wind was still blowing. The rope was still swinging. The branch was still on Ben. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing with cars in the living room. They had a big box of cars and they made roads and bridges with pillows and books. They had fun zooming and honking their cars. + +But then Ben saw a shiny red car that Lily was holding. He wanted that car very much. He said to Lily, "Give me that car. It is mine." + +Lily said, "No, it is not. It is mine. I found it first. You have many cars. Go play with them." + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed the car from Lily's hand. Lily was angry. She pulled the car back. They both tugged and tugged on the car. + +Suddenly, the car broke in half. Oil spilled out of the car and onto the carpet. Lily and Ben were shocked. They looked at the broken car and the oil stain. They felt bad. + +They both shouted, "Mommy! Mommy! Help!" + +Mommy came running. She saw the mess and the crying children. She was not happy. She said, "What happened here? Why did you break the car and spill oil on the carpet? That is not nice. That is naughty." + +Lily and Ben were scared. They said, "We are sorry, Mommy. We are sorry. We wanted the same car and we fought over it. We did not mean to break it and spill oil. We are sorry." + +Mommy sighed. She said, "I know you are sorry, but you have to learn to share and be gentle with your toys. Fighting and breaking things is not the way to play. Now you have to help me clean up this mess and say sorry to each other." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, Mommy. We will help you and say sorry. We will not fight again. We will share and be nice." + +Mommy smiled. She said, "That is good. I love you both. Now let's get some paper towels and soap and clean this oil." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +"Look, our snowman is happy!" Anna says. + +"Yes, he is. But we are cold. Let's go inside and have some hot chocolate," Ben says. + +They run to the house and knock on the door. Mom opens the door and smiles. + +"Wow, you made a great snowman! But you are shivering. Come in and warm up," Mom says. + +She gives them hot chocolate and cookies. They sit on the couch and sip their drinks. + +"Mom, what is your job?" Anna asks. + +"My job is to write stories for children. I use a computer and type words on the screen," Mom says. + +"Can we see your stories?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can. But not now. I have to finish one story today. It is very hard. I am frustrated," Mom says. + +"Why are you frustrated?" Anna asks. + +"Because I can't think of a good ending. I need a clever idea," Mom says. + +"Maybe we can help you. We have many ideas. We play pretend all the time," Ben says. + +"Really? That would be nice. What kind of ideas do you have?" Mom asks. + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. Then they start to tell Mom their ideas. They use simple words and make funny sounds. Mom listens and smiles. She likes their ideas. She writes them down on the computer. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very creative. You helped me a lot. You are the best," Mom says. + +She hugs them and kisses them. They hug her back and kiss her. + +"We are happy to help you, Mom. We love you and your stories," Anna and Ben say. + +They finish their hot chocolate and cookies. They snuggle on the couch and read Mom's stories. They laugh and clap. They are not cold or frustrated anymore. They are warm and happy. +Jill liked to play with her doll. She gave her doll a name, Anna. She hugged Anna and talked to her every day. But one day, Anna's dress got torn by a nail on the wall. Jill was sad. She saw a big hole in Anna's dress and some thread coming out. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the hole. "Mom, can you fix Anna's dress? It is bad," she said. + +Mom looked at the hole and smiled. "Don't worry, Jill. I can fix it. But you have to help me. Do you know what we need to fix it?" + +Jill thought for a moment. She remembered seeing mom sew some buttons on dad's shirt. "We need a needle and some thread," she said. + +"Very good, Jill. You are smart. Let's go get them from the drawer," mom said. She took Jill to the drawer and gave her a needle and some thread. She showed Jill how to thread the needle and how to make stitches. Jill watched carefully and tried to do the same. + +Together, they fixed Anna's dress. They made the hole disappear and the thread look neat. Jill was happy. She thanked mom and hugged Anna. "You look pretty again, Anna. I'm sorry I let you get hurt. I will be more careful next time," she said. + +Mom hugged Jill and Anna. "You did a great job, Jill. I'm proud of you. You learned how to fix something that was broken. That is a good skill to have. And you also learned to be sorry and to be careful. That is a good way to be. I love you, Jill," she said. + +Jill smiled. She loved mom too. She learned something new and something good. She felt happy. She played with Anna and mom for a while. She was careful not to let Anna get torn again. She wanted to keep her doll and her dress nice. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in the park. One day, they see a big yellow puddle. It looks like fun. + +"Let's jump in the puddle!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They run to the puddle and start to jump and splash. They laugh and have fun. But then, Tom jumps too hard and splashes Mia in the face. Mia feels wet and cold. She does not like it. + +"Hey, stop it!" Mia says. "You made me wet!" + +"Sorry, Mia. I did not mean to." Tom says. + +But Mia is angry. She does not want to play with Tom anymore. She runs away from the puddle and from Tom. Tom feels sad. He wants to play with Mia again. + +He follows Mia and tries to talk to her. + +"Mia, please come back. I am sorry. I want to be your friend." Tom says. + +But Mia does not listen. She turns away from Tom and crosses her arms. + +"Go away, Tom. You are mean. You are not my friend." Mia says. + +Tom feels hurt. He does not know what to do. He sits on a bench and looks at the puddle. He wishes Mia would forgive him. + +Then, he sees a little duck. The duck is yellow and cute. It walks to the puddle and starts to swim and quack. Tom smiles. He likes the duck. He gets up and goes to the puddle. He watches the duck and talks to it. + +"Hello, duck. You are nice. Do you like the puddle?" Tom says. + +The duck quacks and nods. It seems to like Tom. Tom feels happy. He forgets about Mia for a while. + +But then, he hears a voice. + +"Tom, look!" The voice says. + +Tom turns around and sees Mia. She is holding a yellow flower. She smiles and walks to Tom. + +"Tom, I am sorry. I was mad at you. But I do not want to be mad anymore. I want to be your friend. Can you forgive me?" Mia says. + +Tom looks at Mia and the flower. He feels glad. He nods and smiles. + +"Yes, Mia. I forgive you. You are my friend. Thank you for the flower." Tom says. + +Mia gives Tom the flower and hugs him. Tom hugs her back. They feel happy. They look at the duck and the puddle. They decide to play together again. + +They join the duck and jump and splash in the puddle. They laugh and have fun. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. Lily saw a big yellow flower that was not open yet. She wanted to see it bloom. + +"Look, Tom, this flower is not open. When will it bloom?" she asked. + +Tom shrugged. He did not know. He was more interested in digging in the dirt with his stick. He made a big hole and put some rocks and leaves in it. He was very dirty. + +"Maybe it will bloom tomorrow. Maybe it needs more sun and water," he said. + +Lily nodded. She decided to help the flower. She got a small bucket and filled it with water from the tap. She poured some water on the flower and hoped it would bloom soon. She smiled and smelled the flower. + +But the flower did not smell good. It smelled bad. Lily made a face and rubbed her nose. She did not like the smell. + +"Yuck, this flower smells bad. Why does it smell bad, Tom?" she asked. + +Tom looked at the flower. He saw something black and fuzzy on it. He knew what it was. He had seen it before on the bread that was old. + +"It's not a flower, Lily. It's a fungus. It grows on things that are old and wet. It makes them smell bad," he said. + +Lily was surprised. She did not know that. She thought it was a flower. She felt sad and silly. + +"Oh, I did not know that. I thought it was a flower. I wanted to see it bloom. I wasted my water on it," she said. + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He wanted to cheer her up. He had an idea. He picked a real flower from another plant. It was pink and pretty. He gave it to Lily. + +"Here, Lily, this is a flower. It's for you. It smells good. You can see it bloom," he said. + +Lily took the flower. She smiled and smelled it. It smelled good. She liked the flower. She liked Tom. She gave him a hug. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You made me happy. This is a nice flower. I will keep it," she said. + +They played some more in the garden. They forgot about the fungus. They had fun. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They see a big fire in the sky. It is the sun. The sun is very hot and bright. + +"Look, Lily, the sun is burning!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, the sun is burning. It makes the day warm and light," Lily says. + +They hear a loud noise. It is a plane. The plane is flying in the sky. It has wings and a tail. It makes a zoom sound. + +"Wow, Lily, the plane is flying! It makes a noise!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, the plane is flying. It makes a noise. It goes very fast and far," Lily says. + +They see a dog. It is their dog. His name is Spot. He is brown and white. He has a collar and a tag. He is friendly and loyal. + +"Hi, Spot, the dog is here! He is reliable!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, the dog is here! He is reliable! He loves us and protects us," Lily says. + +They hug the dog. The dog licks their faces. He wags his tail. He barks happily. + +They are happy. They have the sun, the plane and the dog. They have fun in the garden. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bike. Sara can ride the bike very fast. Tom can kick the ball very high. + +One day, they see a dog in the park. The dog is big and brown. It has a collar and a tag. The tag says "Rex". Rex looks nice. He wags his tail and licks his nose. + +"Hi, Rex!" Sara says. She wants to pet the dog. She goes near the dog and puts her hand on his head. Rex likes Sara. He barks and jumps. + +"Be careful, Sara!" Tom says. He is afraid of the dog. He thinks the dog might bite. He stays away from the dog. He holds the ball and the bike. + +Sara is not afraid. She likes the dog. She rubs his ears and his belly. Rex likes Sara more. He rolls on the grass and shows his teeth. + +"Can we play with Rex?" Sara asks Tom. She wants to share the ball and the bike with the dog. + +"No, Sara!" Tom says. He does not want to play with the dog. He wants to leave the park. He thinks the dog is not nice. He thinks the dog might hurt his leg. + +"Please, Tom!" Sara says. She does not want to leave the park. She thinks the dog is nice. She thinks the dog is fun. + +"Look, Sara!" Tom says. He points to a man. The man is coming to the park. He has a leash and a whistle. He is Rex's owner. + +"Rex, come here!" the man says. He blows the whistle. Rex hears the whistle. He stops playing with Sara. He runs to the man. + +"Bye, Rex!" Sara says. She is sad. She likes the dog. She wants to play more. + +"Bye, Sara!" Rex says. He is happy. He likes Sara. He wags his tail. + +The man puts the leash on Rex. He says sorry to Sara and Tom. He says Rex is a good dog, but he sometimes runs away. He says he has to take Rex home. + +Sara and Tom watch the man and Rex leave the park. Sara still wants to play with the dog. Tom still wants to leave the park. They look at each other. They do not know what to do. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have a big box of fuel. Fuel makes the cars and trucks go fast. Lily and Ben take turns to fill the cars and trucks with fuel. + +One day, Lily and Ben are playing with cars and trucks in the yard. They are having fun. They do not see the cat. The cat is sleeping on the grass. The cat does not like noise. The cat does not like cars and trucks. + +The cat wakes up. The cat is angry. The cat sees the box of fuel. The cat thinks the box of fuel is a toy. The cat jumps on the box of fuel. The box of fuel falls over. The fuel spills on the ground. + +Lily and Ben see the fuel on the ground. They are scared. They know fuel can make fire. They run to the house. They tell mom and dad. Mom and dad call the fireman. The fireman comes with a big truck. The fireman puts out the fuel. The fireman says Lily and Ben are lucky. The fireman says Lily and Ben are careless. The fireman says Lily and Ben should not play with fuel. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They say sorry to mom and dad. They say sorry to the fireman. They say sorry to the cat. The cat is still angry. The cat hisses at Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben do not like the cat. They do not want to kiss the cat. They want to kiss mom and dad. They want to kiss the fireman. They want to kiss each other. They are friends. They hug and kiss. They say they will be careful. They say they will not play with fuel. They say they will play with something else. They say they will play with dolls and books. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to play with their aunt May. Aunt May was very creative and always had fun ideas for games and crafts. One day, she came to visit them with a big box. + +"What is in the box, aunt May?" Tom asked. + +"It is a surprise, Tom. You have to believe me, it is something very special," aunt May said. + +"Can we open it, please?" Lily begged. + +"Not yet, Lily. First, we have to go to the garden and find some things to decorate it," aunt May said. + +The twins followed their aunt to the garden, where they picked some flowers, leaves, stones and feathers. They brought them back to the living room, where aunt May opened the box. Inside, there was a big cardboard castle, with windows, doors and towers. + +"Wow, aunt May, this is amazing!" Tom exclaimed. + +"It is your own castle, Tom and Lily. You can play inside it and pretend to be kings and queens," aunt May said. + +She helped them glue the flowers, leaves, stones and feathers on the castle, making it look more colorful and fancy. Then, she gave them some crowns and capes to wear. + +"Thank you, aunt May, you are the best!" Lily said. + +"You are very welcome, Lily. Now, let's go inside the castle and have some fun. But remember, you have to believe that it is real, or the magic will go away," aunt May said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and followed their aunt inside the castle. They had a wonderful time playing and imagining adventures. They believed that their castle was the most beautiful and magical place in the world. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to be mail carriers and deliver letters to their toys. They used paper and crayons to make the letters and put them in a big bag. + +They went around the room and gave a letter to each toy. They said, "Hello, Mr. Bear, here is your mail. Thank you for being a good friend." They did the same for Miss Bunny, Mr. Lion, and Miss Doll. + +But when they came to Mr. Olive, they saw that he was sad. He was a green olive with a red hat and a smiley face. He was their favorite toy, but he had no letter. Tom and Anna felt sorry for him. They asked, "What's wrong, Mr. Olive? Why are you sad?" + +Mr. Olive said, "I am sad because I have no mail. No one writes to me. I feel lonely and helpless. I wish I had a friend who would send me a letter." + +Tom and Anna looked at each other. They had an idea. They took out a piece of paper and a crayon and wrote, "Dear Mr. Olive, we love you very much. You are our best friend. You are not helpless. You are brave and funny and kind. Please don't be sad. We are always here for you. Love, Tom and Anna." + +They folded the paper and put it in an envelope. They wrote, "To Mr. Olive, from Tom and Anna" on the front. They gave it to Mr. Olive and said, "Here is your mail, Mr. Olive. We hope you like it." + +Mr. Olive opened the envelope and read the letter. He smiled and hugged Tom and Anna. He said, "Thank you, Tom and Anna. You are the best mail carriers ever. You made me very happy. You are my true friends." + +Tom and Anna smiled and hugged Mr. Olive back. They said, "You're welcome, Mr. Olive. We are happy too. You are our true friend too." + +They all played together and had a lot of fun. They learned that mail can make someone feel less helpless and more loved. They also learned that the best mail is the one that comes from the heart. +Lily and Ben love to decorate their house for different seasons. They have a big box of things to put on the walls and windows. In winter, they like to hang snowflakes and stars. In spring, they like to hang flowers and butterflies. In summer, they like to hang suns and rainbows. In fall, they like to hang leaves and pumpkins. + +One day, they found a new thing in the box. It was a furry wreath with red and green balls. Lily and Ben did not know what it was for. They asked their mom. She said it was for a special season called Christmas. She said they could hang it on the door to make it look nice. + +Lily and Ben were excited. They wanted to learn more about Christmas. They asked their mom to tell them a story. She said Christmas was a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, who was God's son. She said people gave gifts to each other to show love and kindness. She said some people also had a tree in their house, and they decorated it with lights and ornaments. + +Lily and Ben thought that sounded fun. They asked their mom if they could have a tree too. She said yes, but they had to wait until they got one from the store. She said they could use the furry wreath to decorate the door for now. Lily and Ben agreed. They took the wreath and hung it on the door. They thought it looked very pretty. They hugged their mom and thanked her for the story. They said they could not wait for Christmas. +Tom and Mia are birds. They are friends. They want to make a nest. They look for sticks and leaves. They find a big tree. + +"Let's make our nest here," Tom says. "It is high and strong." + +"OK," Mia says. "But we have to be careful. There are big cats and snakes. They can hurt us." + +They work hard. They carry sticks and leaves with their beaks. They put them on a branch. They make a round shape. They make a soft bed. + +They finish their nest. They are happy. They sit inside. They feel warm and cozy. + +"We did it," Tom says. "We made a nest. We succeed." + +"Yes, we did," Mia says. "We have a nest. We are safe." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a lot of rocks. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find a treasure or a castle!" + +"OK, Lily!" Tom said. "But be careful. The rocks are hard and sharp." + +They ran to the hill and started to climb. They used their hands and feet to hold on to the rocks. They were having fun and laughing. + +But then, Tom heard a loud noise. He looked down and saw a big crack in the rock he was standing on. The crack was getting bigger and bigger. The rock was breaking! + +"Help, Lily!" Tom shouted. "The rock is breaking! I'm scared!" + +Lily heard Tom and looked up. She saw Tom on the breaking rock. She was scared too. She wanted to help Tom. + +"Tom, jump!" Lily said. "Jump to me! I will catch you!" + +Tom was scared, but he trusted Lily. He jumped from the breaking rock to Lily. Lily caught him and hugged him. They slid down the hill together. They were safe. + +They ran back to their mom and dad. They told them what happened. Their mom and dad were glad they were OK. They gave them a big hug and a kiss. + +"Are you OK, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, Lily," Tom said. "Thank you for saving me. You are a good sister." + +"I love you, Tom," Lily said. + +"I love you, Lily," Tom said. +Lila likes to play in the garden. She likes to see the flowers and the birds. She likes to hear the wind and the water. She likes to touch the grass and the dirt. + +One day, she finds a bug in the garden. It is a thin bug with many legs. It is brown and black. It makes a loud noise. Lila hears the bug and gets scared. She runs to her mom. + +Mom sees Lila and hugs her. She asks her what is wrong. Lila tells her about the bug. She says it is big and noisy. Mom smiles and takes Lila to the garden. She shows her the bug. She says it is a cricket. She says it is not big, it is small. She says it is not noisy, it is singing. She says it is not scary, it is friendly. + +Lila looks at the bug again. She sees it is not so thin. It has a round body and wings. She hears it is not so loud. It has a soft and sweet song. She touches it gently. It is not so scary. It is soft and warm. + +Lila likes the bug. She says it is a nice bug. She says it is a cricket. She says it is her friend. She and mom smile and play with the bug in the garden. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big red thing on a green plant. Lily wanted to examine it. + +"What is that?" she asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a fruit," he said. + +Lily reached out her hand to touch it. It was soft and had tiny seeds on it. She smelled it. It had a sweet smell. + +"Can we eat it?" she wondered. + +Ben was fearful. He remembered that some fruits were bad and made you sick. + +"No, don't eat it! It might be poison!" he shouted. + +Lily was scared. She dropped the fruit and ran to Ben. They hugged each other. + +"Are you okay?" he asked her. + +"Yes, I'm okay. But what was that?" she asked him. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. + +"That was a strawberry, my dears. It is not poison. It is very yummy. Do you want to try some?" she said. + +She had a basket full of strawberries. She picked one and washed it. She gave it to Lily and Ben. + +They looked at it. They were curious. They took a small bite. It was juicy and sweet. They liked it. + +"Wow, this is good!" they said. + +They smiled at their mom. She smiled back. + +"I'm glad you like it. Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits. Do you want some more?" she asked. + +They nodded. They took some more strawberries from the basket. They ate them happily. They forgot their fear. They learned something new. They had fun. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to wander around the park. They saw many things, like birds, flowers, and swings. They also saw a big tent with a sign that said "Magic Show". They wanted to see the magic, so they ran to the tent. + +Inside the tent, there was a man with a hat and a wand. He said, "Hello, children! Welcome to the magic show! Do you want to see some tricks?" Sam and Mia nodded. They were very excited. The man smiled and said, "OK, then. But first, I need a helper. Who wants to help me?" He looked at the twins. + +Sam raised his hand. He liked to help. Mia was shy. She did not want to go on the stage. The man said, "Come on, Sam. You are very brave. Don't worry, Mia. You can watch from here." He took Sam by the hand and led him to the stage. + +The man said, "Now, Sam, I need you to hold this napkin for me. Can you do that?" Sam said, "Yes, I can." He took the napkin and held it in his hand. The man said, "Good. Now, watch closely. I will wave my wand and say the magic word. Then, something amazing will happen. Are you ready?" Sam said, "Yes, I am ready." + +The man waved his wand and said, "Abracadabra!" He tapped the napkin with his wand. Suddenly, the napkin turned into a rabbit. Sam gasped. He dropped the napkin and the rabbit. The rabbit hopped away. The man said, "Oops! That was not supposed to happen. Come back, rabbit!" He chased the rabbit around the stage. + +Sam and Mia laughed. They thought it was funny. The other children in the tent laughed too. They clapped their hands. The man caught the rabbit and put it back in his hat. He said, "Sorry, Sam. That was a mistake. But you did a great job. Thank you for helping me. Here, take this as a gift." He gave Sam a balloon. Sam said, "Thank you, Mr. Magic. That was fun." He smiled and hugged the balloon. + +The man said, "You're welcome, Sam. And thank you, Mia, for watching. You are very sweet. I hope you enjoyed the show." He bowed and said, "Goodbye, children. Have a nice day." He waved his wand and said, "Abracadabra!" He disappeared in a puff of smoke. + +Sam and Mia clapped their hands. They liked the magic show. They left the tent and wandered around the park. They saw more things, like dogs, slides, and ice cream. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. +Tim hurt his knee when he fell off his bike. It was red and sore and he cried a lot. Mom put a band-aid on it and gave him a hug. She said it would heal soon and he would feel better. + +The next day, Tim saw a shiny thing in the grass. He picked it up and saw it was a gold ring. He was very happy and ran to show Mom. Mom said it was a lucky find and he could keep it. + +But when he went to the park, a big boy saw his ring and wanted it. He was harsh and mean and grabbed Tim's hand. He tried to take the ring, but Tim held on tight. He yelled for help and Mom came running. + +Mom scolded the big boy and told him to go away. She said he was bad and rude and should not take things that were not his. She hugged Tim and said he was brave and good. She said his ring was special and he should wear it always. + +Tim smiled and thanked Mom. He put the ring on his finger and felt proud. He looked at his knee and saw it was less red and sore. He thought the ring helped him heal. He was very happy and went to play with his bike. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big cliff near the forest. They wanted to go closer and see what was there. + +"Can we go to the cliff, please?" Sara asked her mom. + +"No, it is too dangerous. You might fall and get hurt. Stay here where I can see you," her mom said. + +But Sara and Tom did not listen. They waited until their mom was busy and ran to the cliff. They climbed on the rocks and looked down. They saw a river and some birds. They felt brave and happy. + +"Look, I can stand on the edge!" Tom said. He moved closer to the end of the cliff. + +"Be careful, Tom. You might slip and fall," Sara said. She felt uncomfortable and scared. + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to show Sara how strong he was. He stood on one foot and waved his arms. He lost his balance and screamed. He fell off the cliff. + +Sara was shocked and sad. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom called for help and they went to the cliff. They saw Tom lying on the ground. He was hurt and crying. He had broken his leg and arm. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Sara. I was foolish and did not listen. I should have stayed away from the cliff," Tom said. + +Sara and Tom learned a lesson that day. They learned to obey their parents and to be careful of danger. They learned that being brave does not mean being reckless. They learned to value their friendship and their safety. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have cars, balls, and blocks. They make noise and have fun. + +One day, Mom says, "Boys, it is time to spend the night at Grandma's house. She is sick and needs some help. Pack your bags and get ready." + +Tom and Sam are sad. They do not want to leave their toys and their bed. They like their bed. It is big and soft. They do not like Grandma's bed. It is small and hard. + +"Mom, can we stay here?" Tom asks. + +"No, you can't. Grandma loves you and wants to see you. You can bring some toys with you. But not too many. You have to share with Grandma's cat." Mom says. + +Tom and Sam pack their bags. They choose their favorite toys. They say goodbye to their bed. They hug Mom and get in the car. + +They drive to Grandma's house. Grandma is happy to see them. She gives them cookies and milk. She shows them their bed. It is in the living room. It is a couch. It has pillows and blankets. + +"Boys, this is your bed for tonight. I hope you like it. It is not as big as your bed, but it is cozy. You can watch TV before you sleep." Grandma says. + +Tom and Sam look at the couch. They do not like it. It is not a bed. It is too short and narrow. They do not want to sleep on it. + +"Grandma, can we sleep with you?" Sam asks. + +"No, you can't. My bed is too small for three. And I need to rest. I am not strong. I have a cold. You have to sleep on the couch. It is not so bad. You have each other." Grandma says. + +Tom and Sam sigh. They do not want to hurt Grandma's feelings. They say thank you and good night. They put their toys on the floor. They get on the couch. They try to fit. They bump and squeeze. They do not have much space. + +They miss their bed. They miss their room. They miss their Mom. They are not happy. + +They close their eyes. They hope to sleep. They hope to dream. They hope to go home soon. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the sand. They have a spade and a bucket. They dig and make a big hill. + +"Look at our hill!" Ben says. "It is so high and strong." + +"Yes, it is!" Mia says. "Let's ride on it." + +They take turns to climb on the hill and slide down. They laugh and have fun. + +But then a big dog comes. He runs to the hill and jumps on it. He digs and scratches. He makes the hill fall down. + +"Hey, stop!" Ben shouts. "That is our hill!" + +"Go away!" Mia cries. "You are bad!" + +The dog does not listen. He barks and wags his tail. He thinks it is a game. + +Ben and Mia are sad and angry. They look for help. They see Sam. Sam is older and bigger. He has a bike. He is dependable. + +"Sam, Sam, help us!" Ben and Mia call. "The dog is ruining our hill!" + +Sam hears them. He rides his bike to them. He sees the dog and the hill. + +"Shoo, shoo, dog!" Sam says. "Leave them alone!" + +He makes a loud noise with his bike. He scares the dog. The dog runs away. + +"Thank you, Sam!" Ben and Mia say. "You are a hero!" + +"You are welcome," Sam says. "I am sorry about your hill." + +"That's okay," Ben says. "We can make another one." + +"Yes, we can," Mia says. "And we can ride on it again." + +They smile and hug Sam. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were superheroes and fight the bad guys. Lily was Super Lily and Tom was Super Tom. They wore capes and masks and ran around the room. + +On the wall, there was a switch. It was for the lamp. Mom and Dad said not to touch the switch. They said it was dangerous. But Lily and Tom did not listen. They thought the switch was a secret button. They thought it would make them fly or shoot lasers. + +Lily and Tom decided to press the switch together. They ran to the wall and hugged each other. They reached for the switch with their hands. They were excited and curious. They wanted to see what would happen. + +But when they pressed the switch, nothing good happened. The lamp made a loud noise and sparks flew out. The lamp broke and the room went dark. Lily and Tom screamed and let go of each other. They were scared and hurt. They smelled something bad. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to the living room. They saw Lily and Tom crying on the floor. They saw the broken lamp and the smoke. They were angry and worried. They asked Lily and Tom what they did. Lily and Tom told them they pressed the switch. They said they were sorry. They said they wanted to be superheroes. + +Mom and Dad hugged Lily and Tom and said they were glad they were not hurt. They said they loved them. But they also said they were naughty and foolish. They said they had to go to bed early and no more playing. They said they had to pay for the lamp. They said they had to learn their lesson. + +Lily and Tom felt embarrassed and sad. They wished they did not press the switch. They wished they listened to Mom and Dad. They wished they were really superheroes. They wished they had a good ending. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to grow things in their garden. They had a big patch of dirt where they planted seeds and watered them every day. They liked to watch the green leaves and flowers come out of the ground. + +One day, they saw a big orange ball in their garden. It was a pumpkin! They were very happy and ran to tell their mom. + +"Mom, mom, look what we grew!" they shouted. + +Mom came out and smiled. She was very proud of her children. + +"That's a wonderful pumpkin, Lily and Ben. You did a great job raising it. Do you want to make a pie with it?" she asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They loved pie. They helped mom cut the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. They saved some seeds to plant more pumpkins next year. + +Mom mixed the pumpkin with sugar and spice and put it in a crust. She put the pie in the oven and told Lily and Ben to wait. + +While they waited, Lily and Ben thought of something nice to do. They took some paper and crayons and made a card for their dad. He was at work and would come home soon. They wrote "We love you, dad" and drew a picture of their pumpkin and their family. + +They gave the card to mom and asked her to give it to dad when he came home. Mom hugged them and said they were very thoughtful. She said dad would love their card and their pie. + +Soon, the pie was ready and the house smelled good. Lily and Ben set the table and waited for dad. When he came home, they ran to him and gave him a big hug. They showed him their card and their pie. + +Dad was very happy and thanked them. He said they were the best children in the world. He kissed them and mom and they all sat down to eat the pie. It was delicious and they all enjoyed it. + +Lily and Ben felt warm and cozy. They were glad they raised a pumpkin and made a pie and a card. They loved their mom and dad and their garden. They were a happy family. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to visit the barn where their grandpa kept some animals. They wanted to see the cows, the pigs, and the chickens. + +"Look, Anna, there are some eggs in the nest!" Ben said, pointing to a basket. "Can we take some for breakfast?" + +"No, Ben, those are not our eggs. They belong to the chickens. Grandpa said we should not touch them," Anna said, shaking her head. + +"But I am hungry, and eggs are yummy. Just one egg won't hurt," Ben said, reaching for the basket. + +Before Anna could stop him, Ben grabbed an egg and cracked it open. But instead of a yellow yolk, he saw a baby chick inside. The chick was wet and bloody, and it made a sad noise. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Anna cried, covering her mouth. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud cluck behind them. It was the mother hen, and she was very angry. She saw Ben holding her baby, and she thought he wanted to hurt it. She flapped her wings and pecked at Ben's hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben screamed, dropping the egg and the chick. He ran away from the barn, with the hen chasing him. Anna followed him, trying to help. + +But it was too late. The chick was dead, and Ben's hand was bleeding. Grandpa heard the noise and came to see what happened. He was very disappointed and sad. He scolded Ben for being greedy and careless, and he took him to the doctor. Anna felt sorry for Ben, but she also knew he was wrong. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours, or you might hurt someone else. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw with crayons. One day, Sara finds a letter in her room. It is from Ben. He says he is moving to a new house far away. He says he will miss Sara very much. + +Sara is sad. She wants to see Ben before he goes. She asks her mom to take her to Ben's house. Her mom says yes. They get in the car and drive to Ben's house. Sara has a gift for Ben. It is a picture of them playing with toys and crayons. She wrote "Sara and Ben are friends" on it. + +When they get to Ben's house, Sara sees a big truck. It is full of boxes. Ben's mom and dad are putting more boxes in the truck. Sara runs to the door and knocks. She hopes Ben is still there. She wants to give him her gift and hug him goodbye. + +But no one answers the door. Sara knocks again and again. She calls Ben's name. She cries. Her mom comes and hugs her. She says Ben is already gone. He left with his dad in another car. He did not know Sara was coming. He did not see her letter. + +Sara is very sad. She drops her gift on the ground. She does not want it anymore. She does not want to play with toys or draw with crayons. She does not want to be friends with anyone. She feels alone. She wishes Ben was here. She wishes they could unite and be happy. But they can't. The end. +Sara was a girl who liked to name things. She had a doll, a bear, a car and a ball. She gave them all names. The doll was Lily, the bear was Bobo, the car was Zoom and the ball was Bounce. She played with them every day and talked to them. + +One day, Sara saw a new thing in her yard. It was big and gray and had four legs. It was a donkey. Sara had never seen a donkey before. She ran to it and said hello. The donkey looked at her and said hee-haw. Sara laughed and said, "You are funny. What is your name?" + +The donkey said hee-haw again. Sara thought for a moment. She said, "I will name you Gray. You are gray like the sky when it rains. Do you like your name?" The donkey nodded and said hee-haw. Sara smiled and said, "I like you, Gray. You are my new friend. Do you want to play with me and my toys?" + +The donkey followed Sara to her room. He met Lily, Bobo, Zoom and Bounce. He said hee-haw to them. They said hello to him. Sara said, "This is Gray. He is a donkey. He is one year old. He is my new friend. Can he play with us?" The toys said yes. They all played together and had fun. + +Sara was happy. She had a new friend who was big and gray and funny. She named him Gray and he liked his name. She hugged him and said, "You are the best, Gray. I love you." The donkey hugged her back and said hee-haw. They were happy. +Ben and his dog Spot were playing in the park. They liked to run and chase each other on the grass. Spot was a loyal dog. He always followed Ben and did what he said. + +"Spot, come here!" Ben called. He wanted to show Spot his new ball. He threw the ball and Spot ran after it. He caught it in his mouth and brought it back to Ben. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Ben said. He petted Spot's head and scratched his ear. Spot wagged his tail and licked Ben's face. + +Suddenly, Ben heard his mom's voice. She was on the other side of the park. She sounded worried. + +"Ben, hurry! It's time to go home!" she shouted. + +Ben looked at his mom. He saw that the sky was getting dark and the wind was blowing. He felt cold and scared. + +"OK, mom, I'm coming!" he answered. He picked up his ball and ran towards his mom. He hoped she was not angry with him. + +But Spot did not hear Ben. He was busy sniffing a flower. He liked the smell and the color. He did not see Ben leaving. + +When Spot looked up, he could not find Ben. He saw many people and cars and bikes. He felt lost and sad. + +"Where is Ben?" he barked. He ran around the park, looking for Ben. He did not know where to go. + +Then he heard Ben's voice again. He sounded happy and relieved. + +"Spot, there you are! I was so worried about you!" he shouted. + +Spot saw Ben running towards him. He was holding his mom's hand. He had a big smile on his face. + +Spot was so happy to see Ben. He ran towards him, too. He jumped on him and licked his face. + +"Sorry, Spot, I forgot to call you. I was in a hurry. Are you OK?" Ben asked. + +"I'm OK, Ben. I missed you," Spot said. + +Ben hugged Spot and kissed his nose. He felt his warm fur and his wet tongue. He was glad he found his loyal dog. + +"Let's go home, Spot. Mom has a treat for you. And for me, too," Ben said. + +"OK, Ben. I love you," Spot said. + +Ben and Spot walked home with Ben's mom. They held each other's heel. They were happy and safe. They were best friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a ball, a bike and a doll. They liked to share their toys and have fun together. + +But today, Ben was feeling grumpy. He did not want to share his bike with Lily. He wanted to ride it all by himself. He ignored Lily when she asked him to take turns. He ignored Lily when she said he was being mean. He ignored Lily when she cried. + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She saw the grill that Dad used to make burgers. She had an idea. She took the doll and put it on the grill. She pretended to cook it like Dad. + +Ben saw what Lily was doing. He was shocked and scared. He loved his doll. He jumped off his bike and ran to the grill. He shouted, "Lily, stop! You are hurting my doll!" + +Lily looked at Ben. She smiled. She said, "Now you know how I feel. You hurt me when you ignore me. You are not a good friend." + +Ben felt sorry. He realized he was wrong. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. You are right. I was not a good friend. Can you forgive me? Can we share the bike and the doll?" + +Lily nodded. She took the doll off the grill. She gave it to Ben. She said, "I forgive you. We can share the toys. I'm glad you are my friend again." + +Ben hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you. I'm glad you are my friend too." + +They went back to playing. They had fun together. They did not ignore each other anymore. They were happy. +Tom is a boy who likes to eat. He likes to eat bread and cheese and apples and milk. But he does not like to eat spicy food. Spicy food makes his mouth hot and his eyes water. + +One day, Tom goes to his friend Sam's house for lunch. Sam's mom makes a big pot of soup. She says, "This is a special soup. It has carrots and potatoes and chicken and spices. It is very yummy. Do you want some?" + +Tom says, "Yes, please. I like soup." He does not know what spices are. He thinks they are like salt or sugar. He takes a big spoonful of soup and puts it in his mouth. + +But as soon as he tastes the soup, he feels a fire in his mouth. The soup is very spicy. It is not like salt or sugar. It is like pepper or chili. Tom spits out the soup and cries, "Ow, ow, ow! This soup is too spicy! It hurts my mouth!" + +Sam's mom says, "Oh, I'm sorry, Tom. I forgot that you don't like spicy food. Here, drink some water. It will help you feel better." + +Tom drinks some water and feels a little better. He says, "Thank you, Sam's mom. But I don't want any more soup. Can I have some bread and cheese instead?" + +Sam's mom says, "Of course, Tom. You can have some bread and cheese. And some apple slices for dessert. They are not spicy at all." + +Tom says, "Thank you, Sam's mom. You are very nice. But next time, can you make a soup that is not spicy?" + +Sam's mom says, "Sure, Tom. Next time, I will make a soup that is not spicy. A soup that you and Sam will both like." + +Tom smiles and says, "Thank you, Sam's mom. That sounds good." + +Tom and Sam eat their bread and cheese and apple slices. They are happy and full. They end their lunch with a hug and a thank you. They are good friends. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play together in their room. They have many toys and books and games. But sometimes they also fight and yell and cry. + +One day, they have a big fight over a puzzle. Tom wants to finish the puzzle, but Anna wants to play with the dolls. They pull and push and shout. Mom hears them and comes to their room. + +"Tom and Anna, what is going on?" Mom asks. "Why are you so loud and angry?" + +"Tom is mean! He won't let me play with the dolls!" Anna says. + +"Anna is silly! She won't let me finish the puzzle!" Tom says. + +Mom sighs and looks at them. "You are both being rude and selfish. You need to learn to share and take turns. How would you feel if someone took your toys or interrupted your game?" + +Tom and Anna think for a moment. They feel sorry and ashamed. They don't like to make Mom sad or hurt each other's feelings. + +"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Anna." They say. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. "That's better. Now, why don't you play something together that you both enjoy? How about drawing some pictures on the paper?" + +Tom and Anna nod and agree. They go to the table and get some crayons and paper. They start to draw some animals and flowers and houses. They show each other their drawings and say nice things. They have fun and laugh. + +Mom watches them from the window. She is happy and proud. She sees that they have become polite and kind to each other. She hopes that they will stay that way. She loves them very much. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they both want to play with the big blue car. They pull and tug on the car, but no one lets go. + +"Give me the car, Anna! It is mine!" Ben says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Anna says. + +They yell and scream at each other. Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. + +"Anna and Ben, stop fighting right now! You have to share your toys. You can take turns with the car, or you can play with something else. But you cannot be mean to each other. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod, but they are still angry. They do not want to share the car. They do not want to play with anything else. They do not want to play with each other. They go to their beds and turn away from each other. They hug their pillows and weep. + +Mom sees them and feels sad. She loves her twins very much. She wants them to be happy and to get along. She sits on the edge of their beds and strokes their hair. + +"Anna and Ben, I know you are upset. But you have to remember that you are twins. You are always together. You are each other's best friend. You have to be kind and reliable to each other. You have to help and support each other. You have to say sorry and forgive each other. You have to love each other. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben listen to Mom. They think about what she says. They realize that she is right. They do love each other. They do not want to fight. They do not want to make Mom sad. They wipe their tears and look at each other. + +"I am sorry, Anna. You can play with the car first. I can play with something else." Ben says. + +"I am sorry, Ben. You can play with the car too. I can share with you." Anna says. + +They smile and hug each other. They hug Mom too. They say thank you to Mom. They go back to their toys and play nicely. They are happy and Mom is happy. They are twins and they are best friends. +Lily liked to look at herself in the mirror. She liked to make funny faces and see how her hair changed when she brushed it. She also liked to ask questions to the mirror, like "Who is the prettiest?" or "What is your favorite color?" + +One day, she asked the mirror a new question. She said, "Mirror, mirror, can you talk to me?" She waited for an answer, but the mirror was silent. She asked again, louder, "Mirror, mirror, can you talk to me?" Still, the mirror did not say anything. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She thought the mirror was rude and did not like her. She decided to run away from the mirror and find someone who would talk to her. She ran fast, fast, fast, out of her room and down the stairs. + +She bumped into her mom, who was carrying a basket of laundry. "Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. "You are running too fast. You could hurt yourself or break something." + +Lily told her mom what happened with the mirror. She said, "The mirror is mean. It does not talk to me. It does not answer my questions. I don't like the mirror." + +Her mom hugged her and smiled. She said, "Lily, the mirror is not mean. It is just a mirror. It can show you how you look, but it cannot talk to you. It cannot answer your questions. Only people can talk to you and answer your questions. If you want to talk to someone, you can talk to me, or your dad, or your brother, or your friends. We all love you and we are happy to talk to you." + +Lily felt better. She realized that the mirror was not a person, and that she had many people who cared for her and listened to her. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I help you with the laundry?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can. You are a good helper. And you are very smart. You ask good questions. Maybe someday, you will be a teacher, or a scientist, or a writer, or anything you want to be." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She followed her mom to the laundry room, holding her hand. She still liked to look at herself in the mirror, but she did not expect the mirror to talk to her. She knew that the mirror was just a mirror, and that she had a lot of people to talk to. +Lily loved to polish her daddy's motorcycle. She liked how it shone in the sun and how it made loud noises when he rode it. She had a small cloth and a bottle of spray that daddy gave her to clean the motorcycle. + +One day, she saw a colorful motorcycle parked next to daddy's. It had red, blue, yellow and green stripes all over it. Lily thought it was very pretty and wanted to polish it too. She took her cloth and spray and walked over to the colorful motorcycle. + +"Hello, little girl," a voice said. Lily looked up and saw a lady with long hair and a leather jacket. She was smiling at her. "Do you like my motorcycle?" + +"Yes, it is very pretty," Lily said. "Can I polish it for you?" + +The lady laughed. "Sure, why not? You are very kind. What is your name?" + +"Lily," Lily said. "And this is daddy's motorcycle." She pointed to the black one. + +"Nice to meet you, Lily. I'm Ruby. And this is Rainbow." She patted the colorful motorcycle. "She likes to be polished too. Thank you for helping me." + +Lily smiled and started to polish Rainbow. She and Ruby talked about motorcycles and colors and other things. Lily had fun and learned a lot. She was happy to make a new friend. +Ben is a boy who likes to ride his bike. He has a big basket on his bike. He helps his mom and dad deliver things to people. Sometimes he delivers bread, sometimes he delivers milk, sometimes he delivers flowers. + +One day, Ben's mom asks him to deliver a cake to Mrs. Lee. Mrs. Lee is an old lady who lives on the hill. Ben puts the cake in his basket and rides his bike. He pedals hard and fast. He likes to exercise his legs and feel the wind on his face. + +But when he gets to the hill, he sees a big dog. The dog is black and brown and has sharp teeth. The dog barks and runs after Ben. Ben is scared. He tries to ride faster, but the hill is steep and his bike is heavy. The dog gets closer and closer. Ben thinks the dog is hungry and wants to eat the cake. + +Ben does not want to give the cake to the dog. He wants to give the cake to Mrs. Lee. He thinks of a plan. He sees a stick on the road. He stops his bike and picks up the stick. He throws the stick far away. The dog sees the stick and chases it. Ben gets back on his bike and rides to Mrs. Lee's house. + +Mrs. Lee is happy to see Ben and the cake. She thanks him and gives him a hug. She also gives him a cookie and a glass of juice. Ben is happy too. He eats the cookie and drinks the juice. He is not scared of the dog anymore. He is proud of himself. He delivered the cake and exercised his legs. He is not hungry anymore. He is ready to ride his bike again. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. They have a big box of cars and trucks. They make roads with dirt and rocks. They pretend to drive and honk. + +One day, it rains a lot. The rain pours from the sky. It makes big puddles on the ground. Tim and Jen want to play in the rain. They put on their boots and coats. They run outside with their toys. + +"Look, Jen, our roads are wet!" Tim says. He picks up a truck and splashes it in a puddle. "Vroom, vroom, the truck is fast!" + +"Look, Tim, our roads are shiny!" Jen says. She picks up a car and slides it on the wet dirt. "Beep, beep, the car is rich!" + +They laugh and play with their toys. They make new roads with the rain. They have fun in the rain. They do not mind getting wet. They are happy twins. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a watch. The watch can tell time. It has a big hand and a little hand. + +One day, they see a snail in the grass. The snail has a shell on its back. It moves very slow. Tom and Sam are curious. They want to see the snail better. + +"Let's watch the snail," Tom says. "Maybe it will do something fun." + +"OK," Sam says. "But how long will we watch?" + +Tom looks at the watch. He sees the big hand and the little hand. He thinks hard. He wants to give a good answer. + +"We will watch until the big hand moves one space," he says. "That is not too long and not too short." + +Sam nods. He thinks that is a good idea. They sit down next to the snail. They watch it crawl on the grass. They see its eyes and its mouth. They see it eat a leaf. They think the snail is interesting. + +They watch and watch. They do not get bored. They do not look at the watch. They forget about the time. + +After a while, they hear a voice. It is Tom's mom. She is looking for them. + +"Tom, Sam, where are you?" she calls. "It is time to go home." + +Tom and Sam look up. They see Tom's mom. They see the watch. They see the big hand has moved a lot of spaces. They are surprised. + +"Wow, we watched the snail for a long time," Tom says. + +"Yes, we did," Sam says. "But it was fun." + +They say goodbye to the snail. They thank it for the show. They run to Tom's mom. They tell her about the snail. She smiles. She thinks they are cute. She takes them home. +Lily liked to wander around the house and look for things to play with. She loved to open drawers and cupboards and see what was inside. Sometimes she found lovely toys or books or clothes. Sometimes she found things that were not for her, like soap or scissors or keys. + +One day, Lily wandered into the bathroom and saw a big bottle of soap on the sink. It was pink and shiny and smelled nice. Lily wanted to play with it. She reached for the bottle and tried to open it. But it was too hard for her. She pushed and pulled and twisted, but the bottle did not open. + +Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to see the soap and touch it and smell it. She did not like the bottle. She threw the bottle on the floor and stomped on it. She hoped it would break and let the soap out. + +But the bottle did not break. It bounced and rolled and hit the toilet. The toilet made a loud noise and water came out. The water was not clean. It was dirty and smelly and brown. It splashed on the floor and on Lily and on the soap. + +Lily was scared and wet and dirty. She did not like the water or the soap or the toilet. She cried and cried and cried. She wanted her mommy and daddy. She wanted a hug and a towel and a change of clothes. + +Mommy and daddy heard Lily crying and ran to the bathroom. They saw the mess and the water and the soap and Lily. They were shocked and worried and angry. They turned off the water and picked up Lily and the soap. They took them to the bedroom and cleaned them and dried them and dressed them. + +Mommy and daddy scolded Lily and told her not to wander and play with things that were not for her. They told her that soap was for washing, not for playing. They told her that water was for drinking, not for flooding. They told her that toilet was for peeing, not for hitting. + +Lily was sorry and ashamed and sad. She did not mean to make a mess and a noise and a trouble. She hugged mommy and daddy and said she was sorry. She said she loved them and the soap and the water and the toilet. + +Mommy and daddy hugged Lily and said they were sorry too. They said they loved her and the soap and the water and the toilet. They said they were glad she was not hurt and that the mess could be cleaned. They said they would find her some lovely toys and books and clothes to play with. + +Lily smiled and nodded and said thank you. She learned her lesson and did not wander and play with things that were not for her. She played with her lovely toys and books and clothes and had fun. She was happy and clean and dry and good. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they have a big box of crayons and a lot of paper. They want to make pictures of their favorite things. + +Tom draws a picture of a red car. He likes cars very much. He speaks to Anna. "Look at my car. It is fast and shiny. Do you like it?" + +Anna draws a picture of a pink unicorn. She likes unicorns very much. She speaks to Tom. "Look at my unicorn. It is pretty and magical. Do you like it?" + +Tom and Anna look at each other's pictures. They do not like them. Tom thinks unicorns are silly. Anna thinks cars are boring. They speak to each other. "Your picture is bad. My picture is better. You should draw like me." + +Tom and Anna are stubborn. They do not want to change their pictures. They do not want to say sorry. They start to fight. They pull each other's hair and crayons. They tear each other's paper. They make a big mess. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to see what is wrong. They see Tom and Anna crying and angry. They see the broken pictures and the spilled crayons. They are not happy. They speak to Tom and Anna. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? You should be nice to each other. You should share your crayons and paper. You should respect each other's pictures. You should say sorry." + +Tom and Anna listen to Mom and Dad. They feel bad. They realize they were wrong. They speak to each other. "I am sorry. Your picture is not bad. It is different. You can draw what you like. I can draw what I like. We can be friends." + +Tom and Anna hug each other. They pick up their crayons and paper. They make new pictures. They draw a car and a unicorn together. They show Mom and Dad. They are proud and happy. Mom and Dad smile and hug them. They are proud and happy too. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big poster that said there would be fireworks at night. They wanted to see the fireworks, but their moms said they had to go to bed early. + +"Please, mom, can we stay up and watch the fireworks?" Tom asked. + +"No, Tom, you have school tomorrow. You need to sleep well," his mom said. + +"But mom, the fireworks are so pretty and loud. We never see them," Mia said. + +"I'm sorry, Mia, but it's too late for you. Maybe next time," her mom said. + +Tom and Mia were sad. They went to their rooms and pretended to sleep. But they had a plan. They waited until their moms were asleep, then they sneaked out of their houses. They took their bikes and rode to the park. + +They got to the park just in time. The sky was dark, but soon it was filled with bright colors and loud noises. The fireworks were amazing. Tom and Mia clapped and cheered. + +"Wow, look at that one! It's like a star!" Tom said. + +"I like that one! It's like a flower!" Mia said. + +They were having so much fun, they didn't notice a man with a flashlight coming towards them. He was a park ranger, and he was not happy. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing here? This park is closed. You're not supposed to be here," he said. + +Tom and Mia were scared. They tried to run away, but the park ranger was faster. He caught them and took them to his car. + +"I'm going to call your parents. They're going to be very angry with you. You could have been hurt by the fireworks. You're very naughty," he said. + +Tom and Mia felt sorry. They wished they had listened to their moms. They learned their lesson. They never tried to sneak out again. They realized that their moms were right. They needed to sleep well and be safe. They also realized that the fireworks were not worth the trouble. They decided to wait until next time, when they could watch them with their moms. +One day, a little girl named Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a nice dove on a tree and wanted to play with it. She ran to the tree and tried to catch the dove, but the dove flew away. + +"Come back, dove! I want to be your friend!" Anna shouted. + +But the dove did not come back. It flew to another tree, far from Anna. Anna felt sad and angry. She frowned and stomped her feet. + +"Why are you frowning, Anna?" her mom asked. + +"The dove does not want to play with me. It is mean and rude!" Anna said. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "The dove is not mean and rude, Anna. It is just scared of you. You are bigger and louder than the dove. The dove likes to be quiet and gentle. If you want to be friends with the dove, you have to be quiet and gentle too. You have to respect the dove's feelings and space." + +Anna thought about what her mom said. She realized that she was not nice to the dove. She felt sorry and wanted to say sorry to the dove. She looked for the dove and saw it on another tree. She walked slowly and quietly to the tree. She smiled and said softly, "Hello, dove. I am sorry for scaring you. I want to be your friend. Can I watch you and learn from you?" + +The dove saw Anna's smile and heard her soft voice. It felt less scared and more curious. It flew closer to Anna and landed on a branch near her. It cooed and nodded. + +Anna was happy and excited. She watched the dove and learned how it moved and sang. She tried to copy the dove and cooed and nodded too. The dove liked Anna's cooing and nodding. It flew to Anna's shoulder and rubbed its head on her cheek. + +Anna giggled and said, "Thank you, dove. You are a nice and kind friend. I am glad we met." + +Her mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of Anna for being nice and kind too. She said, "See, Anna? When you are nice and kind, you can make new friends and have fun. That is the moral of the story." +Ben and Lily were two jolly bees who liked to work hard and make honey. They flew from flower to flower, collecting sweet nectar and pollen. They brought them back to their hive, where they turned them into honey and stored them in honeycombs. + +One day, they met a friendly bear who was looking for some honey to eat. He asked them, "Hello, little bees. Can you share some of your honey with me? I am very hungry and I love honey." + +Ben and Lily were scared at first, because they thought the bear might hurt them or their hive. But they saw that he was gentle and polite, and they decided to help him. They said, "Hello, big bear. We can give you some of our honey, but not too much. We need it for our family and for the winter. Please follow us and we will show you where it is." + +They led the bear to a part of the hive where they had some extra honeycombs. They said, "Here you go, big bear. You can have these honeycombs, but please leave the rest for us. And please be careful not to break our hive or make a mess." + +The bear was very happy and grateful. He said, "Thank you, little bees. You are very kind and generous. I will not take more than I need, and I will not harm your hive or make a mess. You make the best honey in the world." + +He took the honeycombs and ate them with delight. He licked his paws and smiled. He said, "This honey is delicious and makes me feel good. You are very good at your work, little bees. I hope you have a jolly day." + +Ben and Lily were glad that they made a new friend and that they helped him. They said, "You are welcome, big bear. We are happy that you like our honey and that you are nice to us. We hope you have a jolly day too." + +They waved goodbye to the bear and flew back to their work. They felt proud of their honey and their work, and they felt jolly in their hearts. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and castles and bridges with the blocks. They also liked to look at the images on the blocks. Some had animals, some had letters, some had shapes. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben said, showing his blocks to his sister. "It has a lion and a star and a B for Ben!" + +"That's nice, Ben, but mine is bigger!" Lily said, pointing to her blocks. "It has a giraffe and a moon and an L for Lily!" + +They both smiled and kept building. But then, Lily had an idea. She wanted to make her tower even bigger. She reached for the last block on the floor. It was a red block with a heart on it. She liked that block. She put it on top of her tower. + +But the tower was too tall and too wobbly. It started to shake and sway. Lily gasped and tried to hold it. But it was too late. The tower fell down with a loud crash. The blocks scattered everywhere. The red block with the heart hit Ben on the head. + +"Ow!" Ben cried, rubbing his head. "That hurt, Lily! Why did you do that?" + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't mean to!" Lily said, feeling bad. "I just wanted to make my tower bigger. I like the red block with the heart." + +"Well, I don't like it anymore!" Ben said, throwing the block away. "It's a bad block! It's a bitter block!" + +Lily frowned and picked up the block. She looked at the heart. She still liked it. She hugged the block and said, "It's not a bad block, Ben. It's a good block. It's a sweet block. It's a love block." + +Ben looked at Lily and the block. He felt sorry too. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I was angry. It's not a bad block. It's a good block. It's a sweet block. It's a love block." + +They smiled and hugged each other. They said, "We love each other. We love our blocks. We love our images." + +They picked up their blocks and started to build again. They made a new tower together. It was big and strong and beautiful. It had lions and stars and Bs and giraffes and moons and Ls and hearts. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with paper. They liked to fold it and make shapes. Lily made a bird, and Ben made a boat. They were happy. + +But then, Ben had an idea. He wanted to see how far his boat could fly. He threw it hard in the air. The boat flew up and up, until it hit the ceiling. It got stuck there. Ben was sad. + +"Give me back my boat!" he cried. He jumped and reached, but he was too small. He could not get his boat. + +Lily looked at him. She felt sorry for him. She had an idea. She got a chair and a stick. She climbed on the chair and poked the ceiling with the stick. The boat fell down. Ben caught it. He was happy. + +"Thank you, Lily!" he said. He hugged her. He gave her his boat. "You can have it. You are a good friend." + +Lily smiled. She liked the boat. It was red, her favorite color. She gave him her bird. "You can have it. You are a good friend, too." + +They played with their new shapes. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. But the season is cold now. They need to wear warm clothes. + +Anna wears a red coat, a blue hat and yellow boots. Ben wears a green coat, a brown hat and black boots. They look at each other and smile. + +"Hello, Anna!" Ben says. "You look nice in your coat and hat and boots." + +"Hello, Ben!" Anna says. "You look nice too. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben says. "What do you want to play?" + +They think for a moment. Then they see a big pile of snow. They have an idea. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Anna says. + +"Good idea!" Ben says. "Let's go!" + +They run to the snow. They roll big balls of snow and stack them up. They find a carrot, a scarf, a hat and some buttons. They make a face and a body for the snowman. They give him a name. + +"His name is Bob," Anna says. + +"Bob is a friendly snowman," Ben says. + +They hug Bob and take a picture. They are happy. They have fun in the cold season. They are good friends. +Tom loved to look at the sky and see the aeroplanes fly by. He wanted to go on an aeroplane one day and see the clouds and the birds up close. He asked his mum and dad if they could take him on an aeroplane, and they said yes, they would go on a holiday soon and fly on an aeroplane. + +Tom was very happy and excited. He packed his bag with his favourite toys and books and clothes. He said goodbye to his grandma and his dog and his friends. He got in the car with his mum and dad and drove to the big place where the aeroplanes were. + +Tom saw many aeroplanes, big and small, white and blue and red. He heard them make loud noises and saw them go up and down. He felt a bit scared. He held his mum's hand and asked her if it was safe to go on an aeroplane. She said yes, it was very safe and fun, and that the people who flew the aeroplanes were very good and careful. She said she would be with him all the time and that he could look out the window and see the beautiful things. + +Tom felt a bit better. He followed his mum and dad to the gate where they showed their tickets and got on the aeroplane. He found his seat and buckled his belt. He looked out the window and saw the wing and the wheel and the other aeroplanes. He heard the voice of the person who flew the aeroplane say hello and tell them what to do. He felt a bit scared again. + +He squeezed his mum's hand and she smiled at him. She said it was okay to be scared, but that he would enjoy the flight and that they would be at their holiday place soon. She said she loved him and that he was very brave. She gave him a hug and a kiss and a snack. He felt a bit better again. He ate his snack and played with his toys and read his books. He looked out the window and saw the clouds and the birds and the sun. He felt happy and curious. He forgot to be scared. He had fun on the aeroplane. +Sara and Ben are playing in the sand. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They want to make a sand castle. They fill the bucket with sand and turn it over. They have a tower. They make more towers and walls. + +A big dog comes to the sand. He is brown and furry. He likes to dig and run. He sees the sand castle. He thinks it is fun. He runs to the sand castle and jumps on it. He breaks the towers and walls. He makes a big mess. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They worked hard on their sand castle. They do not like the big dog. They want him to go away. They have an idea. They find a stick and a ball. They throw the stick and the ball far away. The big dog sees the stick and the ball. He likes to chase and fetch. He runs after the stick and the ball. He leaves the sand castle. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They are smart. They tricked the big dog. They go back to the sand castle. They fix the towers and walls. They make it even better. They peek at the big dog. He is busy with the stick and the ball. He does not see the sand castle. He does not bother them. They have fun in the sand. +Lia and Tom were friends who lived in a small village. They liked to play outside and explore new places. One day, they found a path that led to a big hill. They wanted to see what was on the other side of the hill. + +"Let's go, Lia!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Tom, but we have to be careful. The path is rocky and steep. You lead the way and I will follow you," Lia said. + +Tom nodded and started to walk up the path. He held Lia's hand and helped her when she stumbled. They climbed and climbed until they reached the top of the hill. They looked around and saw a big forest and a lake. They also saw a small house made of wood and stone. It looked very old and worn. + +"Wow, look at that house, Lia! Do you think someone lives there?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, Tom. It looks very old and lonely. Maybe we should go and see," Lia said. + +They walked down the hill and approached the house. They knocked on the door, but no one answered. They pushed the door and it opened with a creak. They entered the house and saw a fireplace, a table, a bed, and some shelves. There were also some pictures on the walls. They showed a man, a woman, and a child. They looked happy and smiling. + +"Who are they, Tom?" Lia asked. + +"I don't know, Lia. Maybe they were the people who lived here a long time ago. Maybe they moved away or died. It's sad," Tom said. + +They felt sorry for the people in the pictures. They decided to leave the house and go back to their village. They closed the door and walked up the hill. They looked back at the house and waved goodbye. + +"Maybe they are watching us from the sky, Tom. Maybe they are happy that we visited their house," Lia said. + +"Maybe, Lia. Maybe they are," Tom said. + +They held hands and walked down the path. They returned to their village and told their parents about their adventure. They were happy and proud. They had found something new and learned something old. They had led each other to a special place. +Sara likes to stretch in the morning. She feels her arms and legs get long and strong. She yawns and smiles. She is ready for a new day. + +She jumps out of bed and puts on her clothes. She likes her pink dress. It has flowers and butterflies. She thinks it is beautiful. She brushes her hair and teeth. She looks in the mirror and says, "I am beautiful too!" + +She goes downstairs and sees her mom and dad. They hug and kiss her. They say, "Good morning, Sara. You are beautiful and smart and kind. We love you very much." Sara feels happy and warm. + +She eats her breakfast. She likes cereal and milk and fruit. She says, "Thank you, mom and dad, for the yummy food." They say, "You are welcome, Sara. You are polite and sweet and grateful. We are proud of you." + +She puts on her shoes and coat. She is ready to go to preschool. She likes preschool. She has many friends and fun activities. She learns new things every day. She says, "Bye, mom and dad. I will see you later." They say, "Bye, Sara. Have a good day. We will see you soon." + +She walks to the bus stop with her mom. She holds her hand and takes big steps. She likes to walk and see the birds and trees and flowers. She says, "Look, mom, the sky is blue and the sun is bright. It is a beautiful day." Her mom says, "Yes, Sara, it is a beautiful day. And you are a beautiful girl. We are happy and lucky to have you." Sara hugs her mom and says, "I love you, mom. You are beautiful too." +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play and have fun. But they do not like to eat pasta. Pasta is yucky and slimy. They think pasta is stupid. + +One day, Mom makes pasta for lunch. She puts cheese and sauce on it. She says, "Eat your pasta, Tim and Mia. It is good for you. It will make you strong and smart." + +Tim and Mia look at their plates. They shake their heads. They say, "No, thank you, Mom. We do not want pasta. Pasta is stupid. Can we have something else?" + +Mom sighs. She says, "No, you cannot have something else. This is what we have today. You have to eat what I make. Pasta is not stupid. It is tasty and healthy. If you do not eat it, you will be hungry and sad." + +Tim and Mia do not listen. They push their plates away. They say, "We are not hungry. We are not sad. We do not like pasta. Pasta is stupid. We want to play." + +Mom is angry. She says, "You are being rude and silly. You have to eat your lunch. You cannot play until you finish your pasta. Pasta is not stupid. You are being stupid." + +Tim and Mia are scared. They do not like to make Mom angry. They do not like to be called stupid. They look at each other. They think, "Maybe we should try the pasta. Maybe it is not so bad. Maybe Mom is right. Maybe we are being stupid." + +They pick up their forks. They take a small bite of pasta. They chew and swallow. They are surprised. The pasta is not yucky and slimy. The pasta is cheesy and saucy. The pasta is good. + +They smile at Mom. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We were wrong. Pasta is not stupid. Pasta is good. We like pasta. Can we have some more?" + +Mom smiles back. She says, "Of course, you can have some more. I am glad you like pasta. You are not stupid. You are smart and brave. You tried something new. You ate your lunch. Now you can play." + +Tim and Mia are happy. They hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. We love pasta. Pasta is not stupid. Pasta is fun." +Lila and Ben were playing with their dolls. They liked to pretend they were mommies and daddies. They had a baby doll, a crib, a bottle and a bag of pins. + +"Shh, the baby is sleeping," Lila said. "We have to be quiet." + +Ben nodded. He looked at the bag of pins. He wanted to see what they were. He opened the bag and took out a pin. It was shiny and pointy. + +"Look, Lila, a pin!" he said. He held it up to show her. + +Lila gasped. "No, Ben, don't touch that! It can hurt you!" she said. She tried to take the pin from him. + +But Ben did not listen. He was curious. He touched the pin to his finger. It pricked him. He felt a sharp pain. He dropped the pin and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he wailed. "It hurts, it hurts!" + +Lila ran to him. She hugged him and kissed his finger. She was sorry for him. + +"I told you, Ben, pins are not for playing. They are for changing the baby's diaper," she said. "Let me see your finger. Does it bleed?" + +Ben sniffled. He looked at his finger. There was a tiny drop of blood. He felt scared. + +"It bleeds, Lila, it bleeds!" he said. He cried louder. + +Lila took a tissue from the bag. She wrapped it around his finger. She hoped it would make him feel better. + +"It's okay, Ben, it's okay. The tissue will stop the bleeding. You will be fine," she said. She rocked him gently. + +Then they heard a noise. It was the baby doll. It made a sound like a real baby. It was awake. + +"Uh-oh, the baby is up," Lila said. "We have to feed her and change her." + +Ben nodded. He wiped his tears. He wanted to help Lila. + +They picked up the baby doll. They gave her the bottle. They made cooing noises. They smiled. + +Then they smelled something. It was the baby doll. She had a dirty diaper. + +"Yuck, the baby is stinky," Ben said. He made a face. + +Lila agreed. She wrinkled her nose. + +"We have to change her, Ben. We have to use a pin," she said. She took a clean diaper from the bag. She laid the baby doll on the crib. She took off the dirty diaper. + +Ben watched. He was careful. He did not touch the pin. He remembered how it hurt him. + +Lila put the clean diaper on the baby doll. She used the pin to fasten it. She was gentle. She did not prick the baby doll. + +"There, the baby is clean and dry," she said. She lifted the baby doll and hugged her. She was proud. + +Ben smiled. He hugged the baby doll too. He was happy. + +They put the baby doll back in the crib. They covered her with a blanket. They gave her a kiss. + +"Good night, baby," they said. "We love you." + +They looked around. They saw a furry toy. It was a teddy bear. It was soft and cuddly. + +"Can we play with the teddy bear, Lila?" Ben asked. He liked the teddy bear. + +Lila nodded. She liked the teddy bear too. + +"Sure, Ben, we can play with the teddy bear. He can be our friend," she said. She took the teddy bear and gave it to Ben. + +They played with the teddy bear. They pretended he was their pet. They gave him a name. They called him Fuzzy. + +They had fun. They forgot about the pin. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see some red berries on a bush. They are raspberries. Lily and Tom love raspberries. They want to pick some and eat them. + +"Can we pick some raspberries, please?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful of the thorns. And don't eat too many, or you will get a tummy ache," her mom says. + +Lily and Tom run to the bush. They pick some raspberries with their hands. They put them in a basket. They eat some raspberries, too. They are sweet and juicy. Lily and Tom smile. + +"These are great raspberries!" Tom says. + +"Yes, they are!" Lily agrees. + +They pick some more raspberries until the basket is full. Then they go back to the house. Lily's mom is happy to see them. + +"Wow, you picked a lot of raspberries! What a good job!" she says. + +"Can we make some jam with them?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, we can. That sounds like fun. Do you want to help me?" her mom says. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom say. + +They go to the kitchen. They wash the raspberries. They put them in a pot. They add some sugar and water. They stir and cook them. They make a yummy smell. They fill some jars with the jam. They put some labels on them. + +"This is raspberry jam. We made it with our own raspberries. We are proud of it," Lily and Tom say. + +They give some jars to their families and friends. They keep some for themselves. They eat some jam on bread and toast. They share some with their mom. + +"This is great jam!" they say. + +"Yes, it is! And you are great kids!" their mom says. + +They hug and kiss. They are happy. They love raspberries and jam. They love each other. The end. +Ben and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play with their toy sail. They have a big tub of water in the garden. They put their sail in the water and make it go fast. + +One morning, Ben wakes up early. He wants to play with the sail. He goes to Mia's room and says, "Mia, wake up! Let's play with the sail!" + +Mia is sleepy. She says, "No, Ben. It is too early. I want to sleep more." + +Ben says, "Please, Mia. It is a cool day. The sun is not hot. The wind is good for the sail. Come on, Mia. It will be fun!" + +Mia thinks for a moment. She likes to play with the sail too. She says, "Okay, Ben. But we have to be quiet. We don't want to wake up Mom and Dad." + +Ben and Mia get dressed and go to the garden. They take their sail and put it in the tub. They blow on the sail and make it move. They laugh and have a good time. They are happy. They forget about the time. + +Mom and Dad wake up later. They hear Ben and Mia playing. They look out of the window and see them with the sail. They smile and say, "What a nice way to start the day!" +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. They had a big box of toys that they shared. One day, they decided to play with the dolls and the cars. Lily picked up a doll with a pretty dress and long hair. Ben picked up a car that was fast and shiny. + +"Let's skip to the park and play with our toys there," Lily said. "It will be more fun." + +"OK," Ben said. "But be careful with your doll. She is fragile. She can break if you drop her or hit her." + +Lily nodded. She loved her doll and did not want to hurt her. She held her doll gently and skipped with Ben to the park. They found a nice spot under a tree and put their toys on the grass. + +They played happily for a while, making the doll and the car talk to each other and go on adventures. But then, a big boy came over and saw their toys. He had a mean look on his face. + +"Hey, what are you playing with?" he asked. "Can I see?" + +He reached for the doll and the car, but Ben and Lily moved them away. + +"No, you can't," Ben said. "These are our toys. Go away." + +The big boy got angry. He pushed Ben and grabbed the doll. He pulled her hair and ripped her dress. He threw her on the ground and stepped on her. Lily gasped and cried. Her doll was broken. + +"Stop it! Stop it!" she shouted. "You are bad! You broke my doll!" + +She ran to her doll and picked up the pieces. She hugged them and sobbed. Ben got up and glared at the big boy. + +"That was not nice," he said. "You should say sorry and give her a new doll." + +The big boy laughed. He did not care. He kicked the car and ran away. Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They did not want to play anymore. They picked up their toys and skipped back home. They told their moms what happened. Their moms hugged them and said they were sorry. They said they would try to fix the doll and the car. They said they were proud of them for being good friends. They said they hoped the big boy would learn to be nice someday. Ben and Lily smiled and thanked their moms. They decided to play with something else. They hoped their doll and their car would be OK. They hoped they would never see the big boy again. +Lila and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then, a mean boy came by. He kicked the snowman and broke his nose. He laughed and said, "Your snowman is weak and ugly. I can make a better one." + +Lila and Ben were very angry. They picked up some snowballs and threw them at the mean boy. The mean boy threw some back. They had a big fight with snowballs. + +The mean boy was bigger and stronger than Lila and Ben. He hit them with many snowballs. Lila and Ben were cold and wet. They felt sad and scared. + +Then, they heard a loud voice. It was their dad. He came out of the house and saw the fight. He shouted, "Stop that right now! What are you doing?" + +The mean boy saw the dad and got scared. He dropped his snowballs and ran away. Lila and Ben ran to their dad and hugged him. They told him what happened. + +Their dad was very angry with the mean boy. He said, "That was very bad and rude. You should never kick someone's snowman or hurt them with snowballs. You did nothing wrong. You can make another snowman if you want." + +Lila and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, dad. You are very strong and brave. You made the mean boy freeze and run away." + +Their dad hugged them and said, "You are very strong and brave too. You stood up for your snowman and each other. I am very proud of you. Now, let's go inside and have some hot chocolate." +Lily and Ben were twins who shared a room and a bed. They liked to play with their toys and read books before they went to sleep. But sometimes they fought over who got the best pillow or the most space. + +One night, Lily saw a figure in the dark. It looked like a big bear with sharp teeth and claws. She was scared and wanted to cuddle with Ben. But Ben was selfish and did not want to share his blanket. He said, "Go away, Lily. This is my side. You have your own blanket." + +Lily felt sad and alone. She tried to sleep, but she could not. She heard the figure growl and move closer. She wished Ben would be nice to her. She whispered, "Ben, please, I'm scared. There is a figure in the dark. Can I sleep with you?" + +Ben heard Lily's voice and felt sorry for her. He remembered that she was his sister and he loved her. He said, "Okay, Lily. Come here. I'll share my blanket with you. We can sleep together." + +Lily was happy and relieved. She snuggled with Ben and felt warm and safe. The figure in the dark was gone. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I love you." + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good sister. I love you too." + +They both fell asleep and had sweet dreams. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the forest. They had a big box of dress-up clothes that they took with them. They liked to pretend they were animals or fairies or heroes. + +One day, they found a new spot in the forest. It had a big tree with a hole in it. Lily said, "Let's dress up as squirrels and live in the tree." Tom said, "OK, that sounds fun." They put on brown hats and furry tails and climbed into the hole. + +Inside the hole, they found a lot of nuts and acorns. They pretended to eat them and store them for winter. They also made a cozy nest with leaves and twigs. They were very glad they found the tree. + +But then, they heard a loud noise outside. It was a real squirrel, and he was angry. He saw the twins in his home and he wanted them to leave. He shouted, "Hey, you are not squirrels! You are children! Get out of my tree!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not want to make the squirrel mad. They said, "Sorry, Mr. Squirrel, we did not know this was your tree. We were just playing. We will go now." They quickly took off their hats and tails and ran out of the hole. + +The squirrel watched them go. He was still angry, but he was also curious. He picked up one of the hats and sniffed it. He thought, "This is not a real squirrel hat. It is made of cloth. How strange." He decided to keep it as a souvenir. He put it on his head and felt very silly. He smiled and said, "Maybe children are not so bad after all." +Sara and Max are best friends. They like to play with their dogs, Luna and Rex. Luna is a big black dog and Rex is a small brown dog. They have fun running, jumping and barking in the park. + +One day, Sara and Max see a new dog in the park. He is white and fluffy and has no collar. He looks sad and lonely. Sara and Max want to help him. + +"Hello, what is your name?" Sara asks the new dog. + +"I don't have a name. I don't have a home. I don't have a collar. I don't have a friend." The new dog says. + +"That is very sad. You need a name. You need a home. You need a collar. You need a friend." Max says. + +Sara and Max are thoughtful. They think of a good name for the new dog. They call him Snowy. They ask their moms if they can take him home. Their moms say yes. They find a spare collar for Snowy. They make him their friend. + +Snowy is very happy. He has a name. He has a home. He has a collar. He has friends. He thanks Sara and Max for being so kind and thoughtful. He plays with Luna and Rex in the park. He is not sad and lonely anymore. He is a lucky dog. +Sara and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with red fruits. They were cherries. Sara and Tom wanted to try them. + +"Can we pick some cherries?" Sara asked Tom. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The tree belongs to Mr. Lee. He is very nice, but he does not like people to take his fruits without asking." Tom said. + +They climbed the tree and picked some cherries. They were sweet and juicy. They ate some and put some in their pockets. + +"Let's go home and share them with our families." Sara said. + +But when they came down from the tree, they saw Mr. Lee. He was angry. He saw them with his cherries. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my cherries? You did not ask me. You are stealing!" Mr. Lee shouted. + +Sara and Tom were scared. They did not want to make Mr. Lee mad. They did not know what to do. + +"Mr. Lee, we are sorry. We did not mean to steal. We just wanted to taste your cherries. They are very good." Sara said. + +"Yes, Mr. Lee, we are sorry. We will return your cherries. Please do not be mad at us." Tom said. + +Mr. Lee looked at them. He saw that they were polite and honest. He calmed down. + +"Well, I appreciate your apology. But you should always ask before you take something that is not yours. That is the right thing to do. Do you understand?" Mr. Lee said. + +"Yes, Mr. Lee, we understand. We will not do it again. Thank you for being kind to us." Sara and Tom said. + +They gave back the cherries they had in their pockets. Mr. Lee smiled. + +"OK, then. Since you are polite and honest, I will let you keep some cherries. But only a few. And next time, you have to ask me first. Deal?" Mr. Lee said. + +"Deal! Thank you, Mr. Lee!" Sara and Tom said. + +They thanked Mr. Lee and went home with some cherries. They shared them with their families. They learned a lesson. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. They both loved to eat rice, but they liked it in different ways. Lily liked to eat rice with cheese and butter, and Tom liked to eat rice with beans and salsa. + +One day, they decided to make their own rice for lunch. They each took a pot and some rice from the kitchen and went to the stove. Lily added water, cheese and butter to her pot, and Tom added water, beans and salsa to his pot. They turned on the stove and waited for their rice to cook. + +"Your rice smells bad," Lily said to Tom. "It has too much spice and color. My rice is better. It is creamy and yellow." + +"Your rice smells boring," Tom said to Lily. "It has too much fat and salt. My rice is better. It is tasty and red." + +They started to argue about whose rice was better. They did not notice that their rice was boiling over and making a mess on the stove. They only stopped when they heard their mom coming. + +"What are you doing?" their mom asked, looking at the pots and the stove. "You made a big mess. You should not use the stove without me. And you should not fight with your friend. You should admire each other's rice and try something new." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for what they did. They apologized to their mom and to each other. They helped to clean up the mess and agreed to share their rice. They each took a spoonful of the other's rice and tasted it. + +"Mmm, this is good," Lily said, eating Tom's rice. "It has a lot of flavor and texture. You are successful at making rice with beans and salsa." + +"Mmm, this is good," Tom said, eating Lily's rice. "It is smooth and rich. You are successful at making rice with cheese and butter." + +They smiled and hugged each other. They learned to admire each other's rice and to enjoy different foods. They were happy to be friends who liked to play and eat together. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to joke and play. One day, they have a big idea. They want to joke with Mom and Dad. + +They go to Mom and Dad's room. They see the alarm on the table. The alarm makes a loud noise when it is time to wake up. Tom and Lily change the time on the alarm. They make it very early. + +They go back to their room. They wait and giggle. Soon, they hear the alarm. It is very loud. Mom and Dad jump out of bed. They are sleepy and confused. They look at the clock. It is not time to wake up. It is still dark. + +Tom and Lily run to Mom and Dad's room. They shout, "Surprise! We joked you!" They laugh and laugh. Mom and Dad are not happy. They are angry and tired. They say, "That is not a nice joke. That is a bad joke. You made us lose sleep. You are in trouble." + +Tom and Lily are sorry. They did not mean to make Mom and Dad angry. They hug Mom and Dad and say, "We are sorry. We love you. We will not joke you like that again." Mom and Dad are still angry, but they love Tom and Lily. They say, "We love you too. But you have to go back to bed. And tomorrow, you have to help us with chores." + +Tom and Lily go back to bed. They are sad and quiet. They think, "That was a poor joke. We will not do that again." They fall asleep and dream of nicer jokes. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One night, they saw some bright lights and loud noises in the sky. They were fireworks, and they made Sara and Tom very happy. They ran to the window and watched the fireworks with big eyes and smiles. + +"Wow, look at that one!" Tom said, pointing at a red firework that burst into stars. + +"It's so pretty!" Sara agreed, clapping her hands. + +But then, a loud bang made them jump. It was a firework that fell on the ground and exploded near their house. Sara and Tom were scared and upset. They ran to their mom and dad, who were in the living room. + +"Mommy, Daddy, what was that?" Sara asked, crying. + +"It's okay, sweeties, it was just a firework that went wrong. It's over now, and no one got hurt," Mommy said, hugging them. + +"Why did it go wrong?" Tom asked, sniffling. + +"Sometimes, fireworks are not made well, or they are not handled carefully. That's why we should never play with fireworks, or go near them. They can be dangerous and hurt us or others," Daddy said, stroking their hair. + +Sara and Tom nodded, feeling a little better. They learned that fireworks were fun to watch, but not to touch. They also learned to be careful and listen to their parents. They cuddled with Mommy and Daddy, and watched the rest of the fireworks from a safe distance. They still enjoyed the bright lights and loud noises, but they also felt thankful and safe. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go out with Mom and Dad. Today, they go to a restaurant. It is a big place with many tables and chairs. They sit down and look at the menu. + +"What do you want to eat?" Mom asks. + +"I want pizza!" Anna says. + +"I want burger!" Ben says. + +"OK, we will bring you pizza and burger," Dad says. He tells the waiter what they want. + +Soon, the waiter comes back with their food. He puts it on the table. Anna and Ben are happy. They take a bite of their pizza and burger. + +"Yum, this is good!" Anna says. + +"Yuck, this is tough!" Ben says. He makes a face. His burger is hard to chew. + +"Let me try," Dad says. He takes a bite of Ben's burger. He agrees with Ben. "You are right, this is tough. I'm sorry, Ben. Do you want to swap with me? I have chicken." + +Ben nods. He gives his burger to Dad and takes his chicken. He likes chicken. It is soft and juicy. + +"Thank you, Dad," Ben says. + +"You're welcome, Ben," Dad says. + +They all eat their food and enjoy their time at the restaurant. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play games and learn new things. One day, their teacher gave them a quiz. It was about animals and colors. Lily and Ben thought it was easy. They knew all the answers. + +"Look, Ben, I got all right!" Lily said, showing her paper. + +"Me too, Lily, we are so smart!" Ben said, smiling. + +They were happy. They wanted to celebrate. They saw a big cake on the teacher's desk. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked yummy. + +"Let's have some cake, Lily, it's our prize!" Ben said, grabbing a knife. + +"But, Ben, that's not our cake, that's the teacher's cake!" Lily said, feeling scared. + +"Don't worry, Lily, she won't notice. We'll just take a little bit. Come on, it's fun!" Ben said, cutting a slice. + +Lily and Ben ate the cake. It was sweet and soft. They liked it a lot. They did not see the note on the cake. It said: "Do not eat! This is a magic cake. It will make you shrink!" + +Soon, Lily and Ben felt strange. They looked at each other. They were getting smaller and smaller. They were the size of ants. They tried to scream, but no one heard them. + +"Oh no, Lily, what did we do?" Ben said, crying. + +"I don't know, Ben, I'm sorry, I should have stopped you!" Lily said, sobbing. + +They were alone and scared. They saw a big shadow. It was the teacher. She came back to her desk. She saw the cake. She saw the knife. She saw the crumbs. She did not see Lily and Ben. + +"Who ate my cake?" she said, angry. "That was a magic cake. It was for my science project. It was supposed to make things shrink. Now I have to make another one. How rude!" + +She picked up the cake. She threw it in the trash. Lily and Ben were in the cake. They fell into the trash. They could not get out. They were stuck. They were sad. They wished they had not eaten the cake. They wished they had listened to Lily. They wished they had been good. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play by the river. They made a raft with some wood and rope. They wanted to deliver some apples to their grandma on the other side of the river. + +"Let's go, Tim!" Sam said. "We have to hurry before it gets dark." + +"OK, Sam!" Tim said. "But be careful. The raft is thin and the water is fast." + +They put the apples on the raft and pushed it into the water. They used sticks to steer the raft. They were having fun and singing songs. + +But then, they saw a big rock in the river. It was too late to avoid it. The raft hit the rock and broke into pieces. The apples fell into the water and floated away. Tim and Sam fell into the water too. They tried to swim, but the water was cold and strong. + +"Help, Sam!" Tim cried. "I can't swim!" + +"Me neither, Tim!" Sam cried. "Grab my hand!" + +They reached for each other, but the water pulled them apart. They screamed and splashed, but no one heard them. They sank under the water and did not come up again. They did not deliver the apples to their grandma. They did not see their grandma or their mom or their dad ever again. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. But sometimes they fight over toys. Mom says they should share and be kind. + +One day, Mom makes meat for lunch. She gives Tom and Sam each a plate. But Tom thinks Sam has more meat than him. He feels jealous. He says, "Mom, why does Sam have more meat? I want more meat too!" + +Mom looks at the plates. She says, "Tom, you and Sam have the same amount of meat. You both have two pieces. See?" She shows Tom the plates. + +But Tom does not listen. He frowns. He says, "No, Sam's pieces are bigger. It's not fair!" He tries to grab Sam's plate. + +Sam gets angry. He says, "Tom, stop it! This is my plate. Go away!" He pushes Tom away. + +Tom and Sam start to yell and pull each other's hair. Mom is sad. She says, "Stop, stop, stop! You are hurting each other. You are making a mess. You are wasting good food. You are being selfish and rude." + +Tom and Sam stop fighting. They look at Mom. They see her sad face. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Sam. Sorry, Tom." + +Mom smiles. She says, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you need to learn to be happy with what you have. And you need to respect each other. Meat is not more important than love. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They say, "We understand. We love you, Mom. We love each other." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Tom and Sam. Now, let's eat our lunch before it gets cold. And let's enjoy our meat. It's delicious." + +Tom and Sam agree. They eat their lunch. They share their toys. They play nicely. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toy cars on the floor. They make them go fast and make zoom sounds with their mouths. They pretend the cars are racing and chasing each other. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Tom says. "My car is the fastest!" + +"No, mine is!" Lily says. "My car can do tricks!" + +Lily makes her car spin and flip in the air. Tom watches and thinks it looks fun. He tries to do the same with his car, but he does it too hard and his car flies out of his hand. It hits the wall and falls down. + +"Oops!" Tom says. "Are you OK, car?" + +He picks up his car and looks at it. It has a dent and a scratch on it. He feels sad and angry. + +"That's not fair!" he says. "Your car can do tricks and mine can't!" + +He throws his car on the floor and crosses his arms. Lily sees him and thinks he is being silly. She likes her car, but she likes Tom more. She wants him to be happy and play with her. + +"Hey, Tom, don't be mad!" she says. "Your car is still cool. It can go very fast and make loud zooms. And it has a nice color. I like your car!" + +She picks up his car and gives it to him. She smiles and hugs him. Tom feels a little better. He looks at his car and thinks maybe it is not so bad. He smiles and hugs Lily back. + +"Thank you, Lily," he says. "You are a good friend. I like your car too. It can do amazing tricks and make funny noises. And it has a pretty color. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, I do!" Lily says. "Let's play together!" + +They take their cars and start to play again. They make them go fast and slow, spin and jump, zoom and beep. They have fun and laugh. They don't feel dizzy anymore. They feel happy. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play by the river. One day, they found a raft. It was big and brown and had ropes on it. + +"Let's go on the raft!" Lily said. "It will be fun!" + +"OK, but be careful," Sam said. "The river is fast and deep." + +They climbed on the raft and pushed it into the water. The raft moved with the river. Lily and Sam laughed and waved to the birds and the fish. + +But then, the raft came to a big rock. It hit the rock and made a loud noise. The raft broke into two pieces. Lily and Sam were scared. + +"Help!" Lily cried. "I can't swim!" + +"Grab my hand!" Sam shouted. "I will pull you to the shore!" + +Lily reached for Sam's hand. She trusted him. He was her friend. He was strong and brave. He pulled her to the shore. They were wet and cold, but they were safe. + +"Thank you, Sam," Lily said. "You saved me." + +"You're welcome, Lily," Sam said. "You are my best friend." + +They hugged each other. They were happy. They learned a lesson. They learned that the river was not fair. It could be dangerous. They learned that they had to be careful. They learned that they had to trust each other. They learned that friendship was more important than a raft. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make loud noises and pretend they were racing. But their mom was working on her laptop in the kitchen. She needed to be quiet and focus. + +"Tom, Lily, please play quietly. I have to finish this work by today," mom said. + +"Okay, mom," Tom and Lily said. But they soon forgot and started to make loud noises again. + +Mom felt an urge to yell at them. She was getting angry and frustrated. But she took a deep breath and tried to calm down. She knew that Tom and Lily were just having fun and did not mean to bother her. + +She walked to the living room and knelt down. She smiled at Tom and Lily and said, "I know you love playing with your toy cars. But can you please play quietly for a little while? I have to do something very important for my job. If you can be good players and play quietly, I will play with you later and we can have a snack together. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Lily looked at mom and nodded. They understood that mom needed to work and they wanted to make her happy. They said, "Okay, mom. We will play quietly. We love you." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too. Thank you for being so kind and understanding." + +She went back to the kitchen and finished her work. Tom and Lily played quietly with their toy cars. They made soft noises and whispered to each other. They had fun and did not disturb mom. + +Later, mom joined them and played with them. She praised them for being good players and playing quietly. She gave them a snack and a kiss. They all felt happy and proud. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes we need to be quiet and respectful of others who are working or need to concentrate. We can still have fun and play, but we need to be mindful of the noise we make. If we are kind and understanding, we can make others happy and ourselves happy too. +Sara likes to sing. She sings when she wakes up, when she eats, when she plays, and when she goes to bed. She sings happy songs, sad songs, silly songs, and made-up songs. + +One day, Sara finds a gray ant on the grass. She says hello to the ant and asks if it wants to sing with her. The ant says no. It says it is busy. It has to find food and take it to the ant hill. It says singing is a waste of time. + +Sara feels sad. She likes the ant and wants to be its friend. She thinks singing is fun and not a waste of time. She tries to sing a song to the ant, but the ant does not listen. It walks away with a crumb in its mouth. + +Sara follows the ant to the ant hill. She sees many other ants working hard. They carry food, dig tunnels, and guard the entrance. They do not sing or smile. They look tired and bored. + +Sara has an idea. She sings a loud and cheerful song to the ants. She sings about the sun, the flowers, the birds, and the rainbows. She sings with all her heart. Some of the ants stop and look at her. They are curious and surprised. They have never heard such a song before. They start to smile and tap their feet. They join Sara in singing. They feel happy and relaxed. + +The gray ant sees Sara and the other ants singing. It feels sorry for being rude to Sara. It realizes that singing is not a waste of time. It is a way of sharing joy and friendship. It goes to Sara and says sorry. It says it wants to be her friend and sing with her. Sara smiles and hugs the ant. She says she is happy to be its friend and sing with her. They sing together and have fun. The end. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many boxes. The boxes have pictures of food. + +"Look, Jen! The truck has salad!" Tom says. He likes salad. He is excited. + +"Can we have some salad, Tom?" Jen asks. She is hungry. + +"Maybe. Let's ask the man," Tom says. He runs to the truck. He sees the man. The man is busy. He is sending the boxes to the shops. + +"Hello, man. Can we have some salad, please?" Tom says. + +The man looks at Tom. He is angry. He does not like children. He does not want to share his salad. + +"Go away, kid. This is not your salad. This is my salad. I am sending it to the shops. You cannot have any," the man says. + +"But we are hungry. And we like salad. Please, man. Just one box," Tom says. + +"No. I said go away. Or I will call the police," the man says. He pushes Tom. Tom falls to the ground. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Jen sees Tom. She runs to him. She hugs him. She is sad. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Jen says. + +"No, Jen. The man is mean. He does not give us salad. He pushes me. He hurts me," Tom says. + +"I am sorry, Tom. Let's go home. Maybe mom has some salad for us," Jen says. + +They leave the park. They do not play anymore. They do not have salad. They are not excited. They are unhappy. The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a ball. They kick the ball to each other and say "pass". They laugh when they score a goal. + +One day, they find a new ball in the park. It is big and red and shiny. They want to play with it. They kick it to each other and say "pass". They laugh when they score a goal. + +But the ball is not theirs. It belongs to a big boy. He is angry and mean. He sees Tom and Sam playing with his ball. He runs to them and shouts "Hey, that's my ball! Give it back!" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They try to run away. But the big boy is faster. He catches them and grabs the ball. He pushes Tom and Sam to the ground. He says "You are bad. You stole my ball. Now you will pay." + +He kicks the ball at them. The ball is hard and rough. It hurts. Tom and Sam cry. They say "Sorry, sorry, we didn't know. Please stop, please don't hurt us." + +But the big boy does not stop. He kicks the ball at them again and again. He laughs when he sees them cry. He says "This is fun. This is my game. You lose." + +The end. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and explorers, sailing on a big ship. They had a map, a telescope, a sword and a hat. + +"Look, Ben, I see an island!" Anna said, pointing with her telescope. "Maybe there is treasure there!" + +"Let's go, Anna!" Ben said, grabbing his sword and hat. "But we have to be careful, there might be enemies or traps!" + +They ran to the couch and climbed on it, pretending it was their ship. They made noises like the wind and the waves, and sang pirate songs. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud boom outside. They looked out the window and saw dark clouds and lightning. It was a storm! + +"Uh-oh, Anna, we have to go back!" Ben said, scared. "The storm is too big and dangerous!" + +"But what about the treasure, Ben?" Anna asked, still curious. + +"We can find it another day, Anna," Ben said, trying to be brave. "The treasure is not important, we are important. We have to be safe and humble, like Mommy and Daddy always say." + +"Okay, Ben, you are right," Anna said, nodding. "Let's go back to our room and wait for the storm to pass." + +They took their toys and ran to their room, holding hands. They hugged each other and prayed for the storm to go away. They did not mention the island or the treasure anymore. They were happy to have each other. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park near their town. One day, they see a big truck with many boxes. The truck stops near the park. + +"What is in the boxes?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know. Let's guess!" Ben says. + +They run to the truck and look at the boxes. They see some words and pictures on them. + +"This box has a picture of a ball. Maybe there is a ball inside!" Sara says. + +"This box has a word that says 'cake'. Maybe there is a cake inside!" Ben says. + +They want to open the boxes and see what is inside. But the truck driver sees them and shouts. + +"Hey, you kids! Get away from my truck! These boxes are not for you!" + +Sara and Ben get scared and run away. But Ben trips on a rock and falls down. He hurts his knee and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My knee hurts!" Ben says. + +Sara runs back to him and helps him get up. She sees blood on his knee. + +"Oh, no! Your knee is hurt! We need to find a band-aid!" Sara says. + +They go to the park office and ask for a band-aid. The park lady gives them one and puts it on Ben's knee. + +"There, there. You will be okay. Next time, don't touch other people's things. They might be dangerous or breakable." The park lady says. + +Sara and Ben say sorry and thank you. They hug each other and go back to play. They don't guess what is in the boxes anymore. They guess what is in the clouds instead. +Sara likes to cut paper with her scissors. She makes shapes and animals and letters. She cuts a big A and a small a. She cuts a big B and a small b. She cuts a big C and a small c. + +She wants to show her mom her letters. She puts them in a big envelope. She writes "To Mom" on the front. She goes outside to the mailbox. But it is very cold outside. The air is icy. The snow is icy. The mailbox is icy. + +Sara tries to open the mailbox. But it is stuck. She pulls and pulls. She pushes and pushes. She can't open it. She feels sad. She wants to give her mom her letters. + +She sees a man walking by. He has a big coat and a big hat. He has a big shovel. He is shoveling the snow. He sees Sara and smiles. He says, "Hello, little girl. Do you need some help?" + +Sara nods. She says, "Yes, please. I can't open the mailbox. I want to give my mom my letters. I cut them with my scissors. See?" She shows him the envelope. + +The man says, "Wow, you cut those letters? They are very nice. You are very clever. Here, let me help you." He uses his shovel to break the ice on the mailbox. He opens it and puts the envelope inside. He says, "There you go. Now your mom will get your letters. She will be very happy." + +Sara says, "Thank you, mister. You are very kind." She gives him a hug. He says, "You're welcome, Sara. Have a nice day. Stay warm." He waves and walks away. + +Sara runs back to her house. She feels happy. She can't wait for her mom to see her letters. She hopes her mom will like them. She thinks cutting paper is fun. She wants to cut more letters tomorrow. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. But their favorite thing was to feed the ducks in the pond. They brought bread and threw it to the ducks. The ducks quacked and swam to get the bread. + +One day, a big boy came to the pond. He was mean and rude. He did not like ducks. He threw stones at the ducks. The ducks were scared and hurt. Tom and Lily were angry and sad. They told the big boy to stop, but he did not listen. He laughed and threw more stones. + +Tom and Lily had a clever idea. They pretended to leave the pond. They hid behind a tree. They waited for the big boy to throw another stone. Then they ran out and threw bread at him. The bread hit him in the face and the hair. He was surprised and annoyed. He tried to wipe off the bread, but it was sticky and messy. + +The ducks saw what Tom and Lily did. They quacked and swam to the big boy. They pecked and nibbled at the bread on him. He was scared and hurt. He ran away from the pond. He did not come back. + +Tom and Lily were happy and proud. They hugged and cheered. They fed the ducks more bread. The ducks were happy and grateful. They quacked and swam with Tom and Lily. They were friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and chase the butterflies. They saw a big tree with green fruits on it. They wanted to try them. + +"Can we pick some fruits, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. They are limes and they are very sour. And the branches are delicate. They can break easily," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom climbed the tree and reached for the limes. They were round and shiny. They smelled fresh and tangy. They pulled some limes and put them in their pockets. + +"Look, I have four limes!" Tom said. + +"I have five!" Lily said. + +They climbed down the tree and ran to the table. They wanted to taste the limes. They took out their knives and cut the limes in half. + +"Let's squeeze them and drink the juice!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They squeezed the limes and made a sour face. The juice was very bitter and made their tongues tingle. They did not like it. + +"Yuck! This is not good!" Tom said. + +"I don't like it either!" Lily said. + +They threw the limes away and ran to the kitchen. They wanted some water and cookies. They did not notice that they had broken a branch of the tree. The branch was hanging by a thin thread. + +Mom came out and saw the broken branch. She was sad and angry. She loved the tree and took care of it. She did not like that Lily and Tom had broken it. + +"Lily! Tom! Come here!" Mom said. + +Lily and Tom came back and saw Mom. They saw the broken branch. They felt sorry and scared. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We did not mean to break the branch. We just wanted to try the limes," Lily said. + +"But you did not ask me. You did not listen to me. You did not respect the tree. The branch was delicate and you broke it. Now the tree is hurt and I am hurt too," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom looked at Mom and the tree. They saw the tears in Mom's eyes and the wound on the tree. They realized they had done something wrong. They hugged Mom and the tree. + +"Mom, we are very sorry. We love you and the tree. We will not do it again. We will help you fix the branch. Please forgive us," Tom said. + +Mom smiled and kissed Lily and Tom. She forgave them and thanked them. She told them to be more careful and gentle with the nature. She told them to appreciate the limes and other fruits. She told them to learn from their mistakes. + +Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They learned their lesson. They helped Mom fix the branch. They watered the tree and gave it some love. They decided to make a lemonade with the limes and share it with Mom. They enjoyed the lemonade and the cookies. They were happy and grateful. +Anna and Ben like to cook with Mom. They help her make soup and bread. They put carrots, potatoes and chicken in a big pot. They mix flour, water and yeast in a bowl. Mom says they are good helpers. + +But sometimes they are messy too. They spill water on the floor. They drop flour on the table. They splash soup on their clothes. Mom says they need to be careful. She gives them a cloth to clean up. + +When the soup and bread are ready, they put them on a tray. They want to surprise Dad, who is working in his room. They walk slowly and quietly to the door. They say, "Shh, don't make noise." + +But then, Ben trips on a toy. He falls down and the tray flies in the air. The soup and bread land on the floor, on the wall, on the door. They make a big mess. Dad opens the door and sees them. He says, "Oh no, what happened?" + +Anna and Ben start to cry. They say, "We are sorry, Dad. We wanted to cook for you. But we made a mess. We are bad cooks." + +Dad hugs them and says, "Don't cry, my loves. You are not bad cooks. You are sweet and kind. You tried to make me happy. I appreciate your effort. But next time, please be more careful. And use a pass to carry the tray. It is safer and easier." + +Mom comes and sees the mess too. She says, "Oh dear, what a disaster. But don't worry, we can clean it up. And we can cook again. We have more food in the fridge. And we have each other. That is what matters most." + +They all smile and hug. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love you, Dad. We love to cook with you." +One day, a funny farmer went to his big barn. He wanted to feed his cows and pigs and chickens. He had a big bucket of food for them. He said, "Hello, my friends! Are you hungry?" + +But when he opened the barn door, he saw something strange. His cows and pigs and chickens were not in their places. They were all lying on the hay, very still and quiet. The farmer was puzzled. He said, "What are you doing, my friends? Why are you lying on the hay? It is not time for sleeping. It is time for eating." + +Then, one of the cows opened one eye and said, "Moo!" Then, one of the pigs opened one ear and said, "Oink!" Then, one of the chickens opened one wing and said, "Cluck!" They all jumped up and ran to the farmer. They were playing a game. They were pretending to be asleep. They wanted to surprise the farmer. They thought it was funny. + +The farmer laughed and said, "You are very clever, my friends. You tricked me. You made me think you were asleep. But you were not. You were lying on the hay. That was a good joke. But now, it is time for eating. Come, I have food for you." + +The cows and pigs and chickens followed the farmer. They ate the food from the bucket. They were happy and full. They thanked the farmer for the food. They said, "We love you, farmer. You are funny and kind. You take good care of us." + +The farmer smiled and said, "I love you, too, my friends. You are funny and smart. You make me happy. You are the best animals in the world." He hugged them and kissed them. Then, he closed the barn door and went to his house. He was happy, too. He had a good day. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read books about animals, and flowers, and stars. She read books every day. + +One day, she saw a big cobweb in the corner of her room. She was curious. She wanted to see what was in the cobweb. She took a chair and climbed on it. She reached for the cobweb with her hand. + +"Stop!" a small voice said. Lily was surprised. She looked around. She saw a tiny spider on the cobweb. The spider was black and shiny. It had eight legs and eight eyes. It looked at Lily with an alert face. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am Sam. I live in this cobweb. This is my home. Please do not touch it. It took me a long time to make it." Sam said. + +"I am sorry. I did not know. I was just curious. What do you do in your cobweb?" Lily said. + +"I catch flies and bugs. They are my food. I also spin silk and make patterns. They are my art. Do you want to see?" Sam said. + +"Yes, please. I like art. I also like books. Do you know what books are?" Lily said. + +"No, I do not. What are books?" Sam said. + +"Books are things that have words and pictures. You can read them and learn new things. You can also imagine and have fun. Do you want to read a book with me?" Lily said. + +"Yes, please. I like to learn new things. I also like to imagine and have fun. Can you show me a book?" Sam said. + +Lily smiled. She climbed down from the chair. She picked a book from her shelf. She opened it and showed it to Sam. Sam crawled on the book. He looked at the words and pictures with his eight eyes. He was amazed. + +Lily and Sam read the book together. They learned about different animals and their homes. They imagined they were lions and birds and fish. They had fun. + +They became friends. They shared their art and their books. They were happy. +Tommy and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big brown owl in a tree. The owl had big eyes and a sharp beak. + +"Look, an owl!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +"I hate owls!" Tommy said. "They are scary and mean!" + +"No, they are not!" Lily said. "They are smart and quiet!" + +Tommy and Lily started to argue. They did not want to play with each other anymore. They were very mad. + +The owl heard them and flew down. It landed on a bench near them. It looked at them with its big eyes. + +"Who, who, who are you?" the owl asked. + +Tommy and Lily stopped arguing. They were very surprised. They did not know owls could talk. + +"We are Tommy and Lily," they said. + +"Why are you so mad?" the owl asked. + +"Because he hates owls and I like owls," Lily said. + +"Because she likes owls and I hate owls," Tommy said. + +The owl nodded. It said, "I see. But do you know why you hate or like owls?" + +Tommy and Lily thought for a moment. They did not have a good answer. + +The owl said, "Maybe you should learn more about owls before you hate or like them. Owls are not scary or mean. They are not pretty or quiet either. They are just owls. They have their own ways of living and being. Just like you." + +Tommy and Lily looked at the owl. They felt a little silly. They said, "You are right. We are sorry. We should not judge owls or each other." + +The owl smiled. It said, "That is good. Now, do you want to be friends again?" + +Tommy and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, we do. And we want to be friends with you too." + +The owl said, "That is nice. I am glad. Who, who, who wants to play?" + +Tommy and Lily laughed. They said, "We do, we do, we do!" + +They played with the owl until it was time to go home. They learned a lot about owls and each other. They did not hate or like owls anymore. They just liked owls. And they liked each other too. +Anna and Ben are having lunch with Mom. They are eating pasta with sauce. Anna likes sauce a lot. She puts more sauce on her pasta. Ben does not like sauce. He pushes his plate away. + +"Mom, I do not want sauce. Sauce is yucky," Ben says. + +Mom smiles. She says, "Sauce is not yucky, Ben. Sauce is yummy. It has tomatoes and cheese and herbs. You should try some. It will make your pasta taste better." + +Anna nods. She says, "Yes, Ben. Sauce is yummy. I love sauce. Look, I have more sauce than you. I am clever." + +Ben frowns. He says, "No, Anna. You are not clever. You are messy. You have sauce on your face and your shirt and your hair. You look like a clown." + +Anna laughs. She says, "No, Ben. I do not look like a clown. I look like a princess. A princess who loves sauce." + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "Stop, Anna and Ben. Stop arguing. You are both clever and messy. And you are both my children. And I love you both. Now, please eat your lunch. And use a napkin." +Tom and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. They also saw a big jellyfish. It was pink and shiny and had long tentacles. + +"Look, a jellyfish!" Tom said. He wanted to touch it. He ran to the jellyfish and reached out his hand. + +"Stop, Tom!" Lily shouted. "Jellyfish can sting you. It will hurt a lot. Come back here." + +But Tom did not listen. He touched the jellyfish and felt a sharp pain. He cried out loud and ran back to Lily. His hand was red and swollen. + +Mom and Dad heard Tom's cry and came to help. They washed his hand with water and vinegar. They gave him a hug and a kiss. They told him not to touch jellyfish again. + +Tom was sorry and said he was sorry. He learned his lesson. He did not want to play with jellyfish anymore. He wanted to play with Lily. + +Lily and Tom found a big slide near the beach. It was blue and yellow and had a curve. They climbed up the stairs and slid down the slide. They laughed and had fun. They forgot about the jellyfish. + +They slid down the slide many times. They felt happy and hungry. Mom and Dad brought them some sandwiches and juice. They ate and drank and said they were tasty. They thanked Mom and Dad. + +They had a good day at the beach. They played and learned and ate. They saw a jellyfish and a slide. They loved each other and their family. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big statue of an angel. The angel had wings and a smile. + +"Look, an angel!" Sara said. "Do you think angels are real?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they are. Maybe they live in the sky and watch over us." + +They went closer to the statue and touched its wings. They felt cold and hard. + +"Maybe this angel is sleeping," Sara said. "Maybe if we talk to it, it will wake up and fly away." + +"Okay, let's try," Ben said. "Hello, angel. Can you hear us?" + +They waited for a reply, but the statue did not move or speak. + +"Maybe it can't talk," Ben said. "Maybe it only listens." + +"Then let's tell it something nice," Sara said. "Maybe it will be happy and smile more." + +They thought of some nice things to say to the angel. They told it about their favorite toys, their pets, their friends, and their dreams. + +"Thank you for listening, angel," Sara said. "You are very kind and beautiful. We hope you have a good day." + +"Yes, thank you, angel," Ben said. "You are very brave and strong. We hope you have a good night." + +They hugged the statue and said goodbye. They felt cheerful and warm. They ran back to their parents, who were waiting for them. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" their mom asked. + +"Yes, we did," Sara said. "We made a new friend." + +"Who is it?" their dad asked. + +"An angel," Ben said. "We discussed many things with it." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, their mom brought home a baby from the hospital. She said the baby was their new brother and they had to be nice to him. Tom and Lily were curious about the baby, but they also felt jealous. They wanted mom to play with them, not the baby. + +The next day, mom left the baby in his crib and went to the kitchen. She told Tom and Lily to watch the baby and not to touch him. Tom and Lily looked at the baby. He was sleeping and making soft noises. He had a blanket and a teddy bear with him. Tom had an idea. He whispered to Lily, "Let's play a game. Let's swap the baby's teddy bear with our toy snake. It will be funny to see his face when he wakes up. The snake is harmless, it won't hurt him." + +Lily nodded. She liked to play games with Tom. They sneaked into the baby's room and took his teddy bear. They put their toy snake next to him instead. They giggled and ran back to their room. They waited for the baby to wake up and see the snake. + +But the baby did not wake up. He kept sleeping and sleeping. He did not move or make any noise. Tom and Lily got bored and went to play with something else. They forgot about the baby and the snake. + +Mom came back to check on the baby. She saw the snake and screamed. She ran to the crib and picked up the baby. He was cold and still. He was not breathing. Mom cried and cried. She called the doctor, but it was too late. The baby was gone. + +Tom and Lily heard mom's scream and came to see what happened. They saw the baby in mom's arms and the snake on the floor. They realized what they had done. They felt scared and sorry. They tried to explain, but mom was too angry and sad. She said they were bad children and she did not love them anymore. She sent them to their room and locked the door. Tom and Lily cried and cried. They wished they had never played that game. They wished they had been nice to the baby. They wished they could say sorry to mom and the baby. But they could not. They had to settle for being alone and unhappy. +Lila and Tom are friends who like to play at the beach. They have a big surf that they can ride on the waves. Lila thinks the surf is fun and exciting. Tom thinks the surf is scary and hard. + +One day, they go to the beach with their moms. Lila wants to surf with Tom, but Tom does not want to. He says, "The waves are too big and loud. I want to play in the sand." + +Lila asks, "Please, Tom, can we surf together? It is not scary, it is charming. You can hold my hand and I will help you." + +Tom shakes his head. He says, "No, Lila, I do not want to surf. You can surf by yourself. I will make a castle in the sand." + +Lila feels sad and angry. She says, "You are not a good friend, Tom. You are a chicken. I will surf by myself and have more fun than you." + +She takes the surf and runs to the water. She rides on the waves and laughs. She thinks Tom is silly and boring. + +Tom watches Lila from the sand. He feels lonely and curious. He wonders what it is like to surf. He thinks Lila is brave and cool. + +He asks his mom, "Mom, can I try to surf with Lila? Maybe it is not so scary after all." + +His mom smiles and says, "Sure, Tom, you can try. But you have to ask Lila first. She might be mad at you." + +Tom runs to the water and calls, "Lila, Lila, can I surf with you? I am sorry I was a chicken. I want to be your friend again." +