diff --git "a/TinyStories_1912.txt" "b/TinyStories_1912.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1912.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +"Are you okay, Lily?" asked her friend, Timmy. + +"I fell off the swing and hurt my bone," said Lily, pointing to her arm. + +Her other friend, Sarah, went to get some help. Soon, a wealthy woman came over and offered to take Lily to the hospital. Lily was scared, but the woman was very kind and held her hand all the way there. At the hospital, the doctor gave her a cast for her arm and told her to rest for a few days. + +When Lily got home, her mom asked her what happened. + +"I fell off the swing and hurt my bone," said Lily. + +Her mom gave her a big hug and told her she was proud of how brave she was. From then on, Lily was more careful when she played in the park, but she still had lots of fun with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard, especially when it was sunny outside. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big bowl and a spoon to stir. Lily was so excited to stir something yummy! + +As she was stirring, she noticed a little ant crawling on the ground. She was careful not to squish it and watched as it crawled away. Suddenly, Lily's mom came outside and said, "Wow, Lily! That's an impressive stir! Can you do it again?" + +Lily was happy to hear that her mom liked her stirring. She decided to stir even harder this time. But as she stirred, she accidentally knocked over the bowl and all the yummy food spilled on the ground. Lily was sad, but her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You can always try again next time." From that day on, Lily made sure to watch out for any ants while she stirred. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Teddy got a boo-boo on his arm. Lily wanted to make Teddy feel better, so she decided to try to fix him. + +Lily asked her mom for help. "Mommy, can we do an operation on Teddy?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's try to fix him up." + +Lily and her mom got out some band-aids and tried to fix Teddy's boo-boo. Lily looked at Teddy and said, "Don't worry, Teddy. We'll make you all better." When they were done, Teddy looked good as new. Lily was so happy that she gave Teddy a big hug. + +But then Lily's little brother came in the room and said, "Ha! That's a fake operation. You didn't really fix Teddy!" Lily just laughed and said, "It doesn't matter if it was fake. Teddy feels better now and that's all that counts." +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily took Max to a dog show. Max was so excited to be there and he wagged his tail a lot. + +Lily and Max walked around and looked at all the other dogs. They saw big dogs and small dogs, fluffy dogs and smooth dogs. Max wanted to say hello to all of them, but Lily told him to be calm and polite. + +Finally, it was time for the competition. Lily and Max went into the ring and showed off all the tricks Max had learned. Max was so happy to display his skills. After all the dogs had performed, the judge announced the result. Max had won first prize! Lily was so proud of him and gave him a big hug. Max barked happily and licked her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear bows in her hair and would get excited every time her mom put one in. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to a park to play. Lily saw a big tree and asked her mom if she could climb it. Her mom said no, because it wasn't safe. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a boy with a bow and arrow playing nearby. She asked him if she could play too. The boy allowed her to try, but she accidentally shot the arrow into the air. + +The arrow came back down and hit Lily in the leg. She was hurt and had to go to the hospital. Lily learned that not everything that seems fun is safe, and she promised to always listen to her mom's rules. +Once upon a time, there was a big monkey with a long tail. He lived in the jungle and loved to swing from tree to tree. One day, he found a bitter fruit and decided to eat it. But the bitter taste made him sad, so he went to his friend, a little bird. The bird saw that the monkey was sad and asked him what was wrong. The monkey explained that the fruit was bitter and he didn't like it. The bird thought for a moment and then said, "Let's swing to another tree and find a sweet fruit!" So, the monkey and the bird swung from tree to tree until they found a sweet fruit and the monkey was happy 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 lost puppy on the side of the road. The puppy looked helpless and sad, so Timmy decided to take care of him. + +Timmy's mom told him they needed to find the puppy's owner, so they put up posters and asked around the neighborhood. Weeks went by, but nobody came forward to claim the puppy. Timmy was worried that they would have to give him away, but he didn't want to let go of his new friend. + +One day, Timmy received a letter in the mail. It was from the puppy's owner! They had seen the posters and were so grateful that Timmy had taken care of their beloved pet. Timmy was happy to see the puppy reunited with his family, and he learned an important lesson about the importance of following the law and helping others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max was very clumsy and always tripped over his tail. One day, Max met a pretty mouse named Molly. Max was shy, but he wanted to kiss Molly. So, he leaned in and gave her a little kiss on the nose. Molly giggled and said, "That was sweet." Max was so happy that he didn't even trip on his tail for the rest of the day. From then on, Max and Molly were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs, especially the brown ones. He had a toy dinosaur that he liked to feed pretend food to. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. While they were playing, Timmy saw a real brown dinosaur! He was so excited and wanted to feed it some of his snacks. He ran over to the dinosaur and said, "Hello Mr. Dinosaur, do you want a snack?" + +The dinosaur looked at Timmy and said, "Yes, I am very hungry." Timmy happily gave the dinosaur some of his snacks. But then, the dinosaur started to get angry and chased after Timmy and his mommy. They had to run away and hide from the angry dinosaur. + +Timmy was very scared and sad that he couldn't feed his favorite brown dinosaur anymore. He learned that sometimes, even if you want to help and feed someone, it's not always safe to do so. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweetie saw a big storm coming. The wind was blowing hard and the rain was pouring down. Tweetie was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Tweetie saw a big tree with a hole in it. Tweetie flew into the hole and found a cozy nest. The nest was made of twigs and leaves and was very original. Tweetie felt safe and warm inside the nest. + +As the storm raged on, Tweetie hoped that the nest would keep him safe. The wind blew and the rain zigzagged down, but the nest held strong. Finally, the storm passed and the sun came out. Tweetie flew out of the nest and saw that the storm had knocked down many trees. But Tweetie's nest was still standing tall. Tweetie was happy and grateful that he had found such a strong and original home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about all sorts of things, like flying in the sky and swimming with dolphins. One day, she went on a trip to the beach with her family. While playing in the sand, she saw a nosy seagull trying to steal her sandwich. Lily laughed and chased the seagull away. + +After a while, Lily started to feel tired and wanted to take a nap. Her mom told her to take deep breaths of oxygen to help her feel better. Lily closed her eyes and breathed in the fresh air. She fell asleep and started to dream about a magical land where everything was made of candy. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and ready to play some more on the beach. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dream about all sorts of things. She dreamed about flying like a bird and swimming like a fish. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a journal to write down her dreams. + +Lily was confused about what to do with the journal. "Mommy, what do I do with this book?" she asked. "You can write down your dreams in it," mommy replied. + +That night, Lily had a dream about a magical unicorn. She woke up and wrote about it in her journal. The next morning, Lily read her dream and was very happy. She realized that writing down her dreams made her feel good. + +The moral of the story is that we should always write down our dreams and goals. It helps us remember them and makes us feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a big bowl and asked her to mix the flour and sugar. Lily mixed the ingredients with a spoon and was very happy. + +After they mixed the ingredients, Lily's mommy asked her to put on her pretty dress. Lily loved her dress because it was pink and had flowers on it. But when she went to put it on, she saw that it was too small. Lily started to cry because she wanted to wear her pretty dress. + +Lily's mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we will find a warm sweater for you to wear instead." Lily stopped crying and smiled. They found a cozy sweater and Lily felt warm and happy. They finished baking the cake together and it tasted delicious. Lily was proud of herself for helping and was happy to have her mommy's love. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It had a big door with a lock. The lock was tough and hard to open. One day, a knight came to the castle. He wanted to see the king. But the door was locked. The knight tried to open it, but he couldn't. He felt sad. Then, the king heard him and came to open the door. The knight was happy and went inside the castle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird liked to lay eggs in her nest on a big tree. One day, the little bird flew down to the ground and saw a pole. The pole was very tall and had a flag on top. The little bird thought the pole was very interesting. + +Suddenly, the little bird heard a loud noise. She looked around and saw a big truck driving by. The noise was so loud that the little bird became deaf for a moment. She flew back up to her nest on the big tree and laid her eggs. The little bird was happy to be back in her safe and quiet nest. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a lovely diary with a pink cover. She loved to write stories and draw pictures in it every day. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She played on the swings and went down the slide. But when she got home, she realized that she left her diary at the park! She was very sad because she didn't want to lose all her stories and pictures. + +The next day, Lily and her family returned to the park to look for her diary. They searched everywhere but couldn't find it. Lily was about to cry when a kind lady approached them. She had found Lily's diary on a bench and wanted to return it to her. Lily was so happy that she hugged the lady and said thank you. She couldn't wait to go home and continue writing in her diary. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make some yummy chocolate. They put the chocolate in a pot and heated it up on the stove. Lily watched as the chocolate slowly started to melt. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy got a phone call and had to leave the kitchen. She told Lily to be careful and not touch the pot. But Lily was curious and wanted to see the chocolate up close. She climbed up on a chair and reached for the pot. + +The pot was hot and Lily accidentally knocked it over. The melted chocolate spilled all over her and the floor. Lily's mommy rushed back into the kitchen and was worried when she saw what had happened. Lily was crying and had burns on her skin. They had to go to the hospital to get her treated. + +From that day on, Lily learned to always listen to her mommy and never touch hot things. She also learned that melted things can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his family and friends. One day, Nemo wanted to explore the ocean more, but he was scared of the big, scary sharks. + +Nemo's friend, Dory, told him not to be afraid and to trust her. Dory said that she knew a safe place where they could go and explore without any sharks around. Nemo trusted Dory and they swam together to the safe place. + +When they arrived, Nemo saw that there were lots of other fish there too. They were all having fun and playing together. Nemo was so happy that he trusted Dory and followed her to the safe place. He realized that it was a great adventure and he was glad he took the chance. + +From that day on, Nemo knew that he could trust his friends and that there were safe places available for him to explore. He never let his fear of sharks hold him back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples and bananas. One day, her mommy gave her a big bowl of fruit salad to eat. Lily was very happy and ate it all up. + +After eating, Lily's mommy told her it was time for math. Lily didn't like math very much, but she tried her best to be quiet and listen to her mommy. They practiced counting and adding with some colorful blocks. + +When they finished, Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and told her she did a great job. Lily felt very proud of herself and went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mom and explore the trails in the forest. One day, they came across a trail they had never seen before. Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to go on the trail and Lily happily agreed. + +As they walked, they saw a man cooking some food on a little stove. The smell was spicy and made Lily's nose tingle. The man kindly offered them some food and Lily's mom requested a small taste. It was so delicious that they ended up sharing a whole meal with the man. + +After they finished eating, they continued on the trail until they reached a beautiful waterfall. Lily was so happy and excited that she squealed with joy. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad we went on this trail today. It was a great adventure!" +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat leaves from the trees in his home, but one day he ran out of leaves to eat. He decided to go to the shop to buy more. + +On his way to the shop, Jerry saw a group of monkeys playing in the trees. He stopped to say hello and let them ride on his back. The monkeys were very happy and thanked Jerry for being so kind. + +When Jerry arrived at the shop, he saw a big sign that said "Closed". He was sad because he really wanted to buy more leaves. But then he remembered that the monkeys on his back loved to eat leaves too. He let them pick some leaves from the trees and they all had a delicious meal together. Jerry realized that sometimes the best things in life are free and that sharing is always a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate toy bunny that she loved very much. One night, Lily woke up and saw a ghost in her room! She started to weep because she was scared. + +The ghost saw how sad Lily was and felt bad. He knew he needed to do something to make her feel better. So, he gently picked up Lily's toy bunny and started to play with it. + +Lily watched as the ghost played with her bunny and she stopped weeping. She realized that the ghost wasn't scary after all, he just wanted to be her friend. From that night on, Lily and the ghost played together every night and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a search for her lost toy. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt sad and cried a little. Her mom told her to accept that it was lost and they could look for it again tomorrow. + +The next day, Lily's mom found the toy under the couch. It was covered in dust and looked sour. Lily was happy to have her toy back and accepted that it was dirty. Her mom washed it and it became clean and soft again. Lily hugged her toy and smiled. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wolf. The wolf was big and gray. He lived in a dark cave. One day, the wolf wanted to go outside. He saw the sun and wanted to feel it on his fur. So, he went to the door of his cave. But the door was closed. The wolf tried to push it open, but it was too heavy. Then, he saw a little girl walking by. She saw the wolf and got scared. But the wolf just wanted help. He asked the girl to clap her hands and open the door. The girl clapped and the door opened. The wolf was happy and went outside to play in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her fancy pen. One day, Lily wanted to draw a picture of a big tree. But she struggled to draw the branches. She tried and tried, but it just wouldn't look right. + +Lily asked her mommy for help. Mommy showed her how to draw the branches and soon Lily was able to draw a beautiful tree. She was so happy and proud of herself. + +From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever struggled with something, she could always ask for help. And she continued to draw many more pictures with her fancy pen. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big pony. He was bigger than all the other ponies in the field. One day, a little girl came to the field to see the pony. "Wow, you're so big!" she said to the pony. "Can I ride you?" The pony nodded his head and the little girl climbed up onto his back. + +As they were riding, the little girl noticed something strange happening to the pony. "Why are you changing colors?" she asked. The pony didn't answer, but kept changing colors until he was completely black. Suddenly, the pony bucked the little girl off his back and ran away. + +The little girl was sad and confused. She went to find the farmer who owned the field and told him what had happened. The farmer said, "Oh no, that's the magic pony! He changes colors when he's about to do something bad. I'm sorry, but you can't ride him anymore." The little girl went home, disappointed that she couldn't ride the big pony anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peaches because they were so yummy and juicy. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw an adorable puppy in the window. + +Lily wanted to pet the puppy, but her mom said they couldn't take it home. As they walked away, Lily saw the puppy zip around in its cage. She thought it looked so happy and playful. + +When they got home, Lily's mom surprised her with a peach for a snack. Lily took a big bite and felt the juice running down her chin. She smiled and thought about the adorable puppy she saw at the store. Even though she couldn't take it home, she was happy to have her peach and remembered how the puppy zipped around with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a brown bear. The bear loved to slide down the hill. One day, the bear saw a little rabbit. The rabbit was scared and wanted to surrender. The bear said, "Don't be scared, little rabbit. I won't hurt you." The bear and the rabbit became friends and they slid down the hill together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky accidentally bumped into his friend Bunny and hurt Bunny's foot. Bunny cried out in pain and Ducky felt very sad. + +Ducky went up to Bunny and said, "I'm sorry, Bunny. I didn't mean to hurt you." Bunny replied, "It's okay, Ducky. I forgive you." Ducky felt happy that Bunny forgave him. + +Later that day, it started to rain and the pond became very wet. Ducky and Bunny decided to go under a tree to stay dry. They talked about how much fun they had playing together and how important it is to forgive each other when accidents happen. Ducky and Bunny were happy to be friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to have a bonfire in the backyard. Timmy was excited because he loved to watch the fire. + +As they gathered sticks and wood for the fire, Timmy's mom noticed that they were running low on supplies. She asked Timmy to go get more wood from the shed. Timmy was happy to help and ran to the shed to get more wood. + +When Timmy came back with the wood, they started the fire. Timmy watched as the flames grew bigger and bigger. Suddenly, his mom threw some ash from the fire onto Timmy's toy cars. Timmy was sad because his cars were covered in ash and he couldn't play with them anymore. + +But then, his mom had an interesting idea. She told Timmy to wait and watch the fire. As the fire burned down, the ash on his cars started to fall off. Timmy was amazed and happy that his cars were clean again. From that day on, Timmy knew that even though things might seem bad at first, something interesting might happen in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to write stories about his favorite things like potato chips and his fierce cat. + +One day, Timmy decided to write a story about a potato that was fierce. He wrote and wrote until he fell asleep at his desk. + +The next morning, Timmy woke up to find that his cat had knocked over his potato and it had rolled away. Timmy searched and searched but he couldn't find his potato anywhere. + +He went outside to ask his friend Sally if she had seen it. Sally said she saw a fierce dog take it away. Timmy was sad and angry. He wished he could have his potato back. But he knew he couldn't do anything about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat nuts. He would search high and low for the perfect nut to eat. One day, Sammy found a big, juicy nut that he wanted to own. + +But owning the nut was not easy. The nut was high up in a tree and Sammy had to climb up to get it. Climbing was hard work, but Sammy was determined to own that nut. + +After a lot of hard work, Sammy finally reached the nut. He was so happy that he did not want to share it with anyone. Sammy was proud to own the nut and he ate it all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, her mommy gave her a bag of spicy chips to eat. + +Lily said, "Mommy, these chips are too spicy. Can I use some water to make it less spicy?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, you can use some water. But be careful, too much water will make it soggy." + +Lily drank some water and ate her chips. Then, she asked her mommy, "What is a mineral?" + +Mommy said, "A mineral is something that comes from the earth, like rocks and crystals." + +Lily thought that was cool and went to play with her toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to perform and make people laugh. One day, he decided to walk to the park to show off his silly dance moves. + +As he was walking, he saw a crazy dog running towards him. Timmy got scared and started to run, but the dog chased him. Timmy tripped and fell, hurting his leg. + +The dog bit him and Timmy had to go to the hospital. He was very sad that he couldn't perform anymore because of his hurt leg. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, and she always did her best to make her pictures perfect. One day, Lily's mom had to go to the office and asked Lily to take care of her favorite plant while she was gone. + +Lily was very excited to take care of the plant, but she forgot to water it. When her mom came home, she saw that the plant was dying. Lily felt very sad and guilty. + +Her mom explained that it's important to take responsibility for our actions and to do things right, even if they seem small or unimportant. From that day on, Lily made sure to always take care of the plant and everything else she was responsible for. And her pictures continued to be perfect too! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a bouncy ball that he loved to play with. Every day, he would bounce the ball up and down, up and down. One day, he accidentally bounced the ball too hard and it bounced over the fence. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't get his ball back. But then he saw a rock on the ground. He picked it up and started bouncing it like his ball. It wasn't as fun as his bouncy ball, but it was still fun. + +Suddenly, Timmy's dog, Max, came running over. Max was a very obedient dog and always listened to Timmy. Timmy showed Max how to bounce the rock and they played together for hours. Timmy realized that sometimes it's fun to try new things and that his obedient dog was always there to play with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and wear pretty clothes. One day, her mom gave her a new dress made of soft cloth. Lily put it on and it fit perfectly! + +Later that day, Lily's brother came to her and said, "I have a joke for you!" Lily giggled and said, "Tell me!" Her brother told her a silly joke and they both laughed and laughed. + +At bedtime, Lily snuggled up in her cozy bed with her favorite stuffed animal. She felt so happy in her new dress and with the funny joke her brother told her. She fell asleep with a smile on her face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy met a new friend named Sarah. Sarah was very nice and Timmy was happy to meet her. + +Sarah wanted to show Timmy something special, so she introduced him to her pet turtle. Timmy was so excited to see the turtle and he was grateful to Sarah for showing him. + +As they were playing, Timmy accidentally hit his finger with a hammer and it hurt a lot. Sarah saw that Timmy was in pain and she went to get a band-aid for his nail. Timmy was very grateful for Sarah's help and they continued to play together, having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, it started to rain and the pond began to fill up. Ducky and his friends were happy because they loved to swim in the wet water. + +But then, the rain got stronger and the pond began to overflow. Ducky and his friends needed to find an exit so they could go back to their homes. They swam and swam until they found a little stream that led them to safety. From that day on, Ducky and his friends always made sure to check the weather before going to play in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with toy guns and swords. One day, he found a real weapon in his dad's closet. He thought it was cool and showed it to his friends. + +They thought it was tasty and wanted to play with it too. Timmy didn't know it was dangerous and gave it to them. They played with it and accidentally hurt each other. Timmy realized he made a mistake by supplying the weapon to his friends. + +The parents found out and were very angry. They took the weapon away and punished Timmy. He felt sad and regretful for what he did. From that day on, he promised to never play with weapons again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her classroom every day. Her classroom was painted purple and had many toys to play with. + +One day, Lily's teacher told the class that they were going to learn how to stretch their bodies. Lily was excited because she loved learning new things. + +During the stretching, Lily noticed that her friend Timmy was having trouble stretching his arms. She went over to him and helped him stretch. Timmy was very happy and thanked her. + +The moral of the story is that it's always nice to help others, even if it's just a small thing like stretching. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to get letters from her grandma in her mailbox. But one day, when she went to check her mailbox, she saw a big spider inside! She was very frightened and didn't know what to do. + +Lily asked her mom to help her get the spider out of the mailbox. Her mom tried to use a stick, but it didn't work. Then, her dad came and said he would use his hand to take the spider out. Lily was very scared, but her dad was brave and didn't mind the spider. + +Finally, her dad got the spider out and Lily was so happy. She accepted that spiders sometimes go into mailboxes, but she was still a little frightened. From then on, she always checked her mailbox carefully before putting her hand inside. +Once upon a time, there was a happy car named Red. Red had a big motor that made him go vroom vroom. He loved to drive around and explore new places. + +One day, Red saw a sad dog on the side of the road. The dog looked hungry and thirsty. Red wanted to help the dog, so he drove to a nearby store to get some food and water. + +At the store, Red saw a cheerful lady who worked there. She smiled and said, "How can I serve you?" Red asked for some dog food and water. The lady gave him what he needed and Red drove back to the dog. + +The dog was so happy to have food and water. He wagged his tail and licked Red's face. Red felt happy too, knowing he had helped someone in need. From that day on, Red made it his mission to serve others whenever he could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to drive her toy car around the house. One day, while she was playing, she found a note on the floor. It said, "Please help me, I am troubled." + +Lily didn't know what "troubled" meant, so she asked her mommy. Her mommy told her it meant someone was sad or upset. Lily felt sad for the person who wrote the note. + +She decided to go on a drive to find the person who wrote the note. She drove her toy car down the hallway and into the kitchen. There, she saw her little brother crying. He had lost his favorite toy. + +Lily gave her brother a hug and told him everything was going to be okay. She knew exactly how to make him feel better. She drove her toy car around the kitchen and made silly faces. Her brother laughed and forgot all about his lost toy. Lily was happy she could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She was playing on the swings when she fell down and hurt her waist. Her mommy took her home and gave her a warm bath to make her feel better. + +After the bath, Lily wanted to play with her favorite toy, a teddy bear. But when she picked it up, she saw that its arm was broken. She felt sad and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy said not to worry and that she would fix it for her. + +Lily felt happy again and went to bed with her teddy bear. She felt much better after her bath and knew that her mommy could fix anything that was broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and collect pretty flowers. One day, she found a big cobweb in her room. She didn't like it because it was sticky and made her feel yucky. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What is this?" pointing to the cobweb. Her mommy replied, "That's a cobweb, sweetie. It's made by spiders." Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, spiders are yucky!" + +Later that day, Lily found a piece of gum and started to chew it. She loved the sweet taste and chewed and chewed until it was all gone. As she got ready for bed, she noticed that the room was very light. She looked up and saw the moon shining through her window. + +Suddenly, Lily felt something tickling her face. She tried to brush it away, but it wouldn't go. She turned on the light and saw that it was a spider crawling on her face! She screamed and tried to get it off, but it was too late. The spider had bitten her and she fell asleep forever. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and play with his friends. One day, Benny went to the garden to eat some carrots but he saw a big, dirty cauliflower. Benny didn't like cauliflower, but he knew his friend, Sammy the Squirrel, loved it. + +Benny decided to pick up the dirty cauliflower and bring it to Sammy as a gift. Sammy was very happy and forgave Benny for not liking cauliflower. They sat down and ate the cauliflower together, even though it was dirty. + +After they finished eating, Benny and Sammy played together until it was time to go home. Benny felt happy that he was able to make his friend happy, even with something he didn't like. From that day on, Benny learned that it's important to forgive and share, even with things that are dirty or that he doesn't like. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and going on adventures. One day, Timmy's mom said to him, "Let's prepare for a fun day outside!" Timmy was excited and asked, "What are we going to do?" + +"We are going to go to the park and have a picnic," said Timmy's mom. Timmy was happy and helped his mom pack the food and drinks. They also packed a blanket to sit on and some toys to play with. + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy saw a big volcano slide. He was so excited to go down it! But then, it started to rain and everything got wet. Timmy's mom said, "Let's wait for the rain to stop and then we can go on the slide." + +Finally, the rain stopped and Timmy and his mom went on the volcano slide. It was so much fun! Timmy laughed and shouted as they went down. After they finished playing, they had their picnic and enjoyed the rest of their day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big ship in the sea. The ship was very hard and strong. It sailed far away from the land. On the ship, there were many people who were happy and sang songs. + +One day, a bad storm came and hit the ship. The ship rocked and shook. The people on the ship were scared. They tried to hold on tight, but some of them fell into the sea. The storm was too hard for the ship to handle. + +The people who fell into the sea were very sad. They wanted to go back home, but they couldn't. The people on the ship tried to help them, but it was too late. They couldn't forgive themselves for not being able to save their friends. The ship sank to the bottom of the sea, and the people who were left were very sad. They missed their friends who were lost in the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, while they were playing, Timmy found a brown chain on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. + +"Look what I found!" Timmy said. + +His friends looked at the chain and said, "Wow, that's cool!" + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game of tag. Timmy was running as fast as he could when suddenly he tripped and fell. His friends rushed over to help him up and saw that the chain had wrapped around his ankle. + +"Oh no!" Timmy said. "I'm stuck!" + +His friends tried to pull the chain off, but it wouldn't budge. Then, one of them had an idea. + +"I know what to do!" she said. "Let's all turn in a circle and see if that helps." + +So, they all held hands and turned in a circle. Suddenly, the chain came loose and Timmy was free. + +"Thank you, friends!" Timmy said. "I'm so glad we could all work together to help me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially the ones that tasted delicious. One day, she went for a walk with her grandpa. He had a cane to help him walk. Lily wanted to try to balance on the cane like a tightrope walker. + +She put one foot on the cane and tried to balance, but she fell down. Grandpa helped her back up and showed her how to balance better. She tried again and this time she was able to balance for a few seconds. She was so happy and proud of herself. + +After their walk, they went to the candy store and Lily picked out some delicious candy. She thanked her grandpa for teaching her how to balance and they walked home together, holding hands. From that day on, Lily loved to balance on things and always remembered the fun day she had with her grandpa. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tough ostrich named Ollie. Ollie had big, strong legs and could run really fast. One day, Ollie decided to try and race his friends. + +As they started to race, Ollie ran as fast as he could, but he was too focused on winning and didn't look where he was going. Suddenly, he tripped over a rock and fell down. Ollie hurt his leg and couldn't run anymore. + +His friends were worried about him and tried to help him up, but Ollie was too hurt. They all felt bad for him and decided to stay with him until he felt better. After a while, Ollie's leg started to feel better and he was able to run again. He learned that it's important to be careful and not just try to win all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park and saw a little puppy. The puppy was so adorable that Lily wanted to take him home with her. + +She asked the puppy, "Can I take you home with me?" The puppy replied, "I want to go home, but I am lost. Can you help me find my way?" + +Lily felt sad for the puppy and wanted to help him. She searched for the puppy's owner and found out that he lived in another part of the universe. The puppy had wandered far away from home and was suffering from hunger and thirst. + +Lily decided to take the puppy home with her and take care of him until his owner could be found. She gave him food and water and played with him. The puppy was happy and no longer suffering. Lily felt happy too, knowing that she had helped the adorable little puppy. +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's friend Billy showed her his delicate arrow. Lily thought it was very pretty and wanted to play with it. Billy said he would lend it to her, but she had to be careful with it. + +Lily was excited to play with the arrow and promised to be careful. She shot the arrow into the sky and watched it fly. But then, she accidentally broke the delicate arrow. Lily felt very sad and knew she had to tell Billy what happened. + +When Lily told Billy what happened, he was upset at first. But then he saw how sad Lily was and forgave her. He said he would lend her his toys again, but she had to be more careful next time. From then on, Lily always remembered to be careful when she borrowed things from her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and shoes. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some new clothes. Lily saw a beautiful pink dress that she really liked. She demanded her mom to buy it for her. + +Her mom said, "Let's see if they have your size." They found the right size and her mom said, "This dress is very fashionable, you will look so pretty in it." Lily was so happy and she couldn't wait to wear it. + +The next day, Lily spilled some juice on her new dress. She was sad because it became wet and she couldn't wear it anymore. Her mom told her not to worry and that they could dry it. They hung the dress outside and soon it was dry. Lily was happy again and she thanked her mom for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Rudy. Rudy was very messy and always got his fur dirty when he played outside. One day, Rudy got lost in the forest and he couldn't find his way back home. He felt scared and alone. + +But then, a kind little girl found Rudy and comforted him. She petted him and gave him some food to eat. Rudy felt much better and he was no longer scared. The little girl decided to help Rudy find his way back home. + +Together, they walked and walked until they finally found Rudy's family. Rudy was so happy to be back with his family and he thanked the little girl for helping him. From that day on, Rudy tried his best to stay clean and not be so messy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the jungle when they saw a tiger. The tiger was big and scary, and Timmy and his friends got scared. + +Timmy's friend, Johnny, said, "Let's hide from the tiger!" So they all ran and hid behind a big tree. The tiger looked around but couldn't find them. Timmy felt proud that they were able to hide from the tiger. + +Suddenly, the tiger saw them and started chasing them. Timmy and his friends ran as fast as they could. They finally found a small cave and hid inside. The tiger tried to get in, but it was too big. Timmy felt relieved that they were safe. + +After a while, the tiger left, and Timmy and his friends came out of the cave. They were happy that they were able to hide from the tiger and stay safe. Timmy felt modest and said, "We were lucky to hide from the tiger." His friends agreed and they all went home. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He lived in a big forest with lots of animals. One day, he went out to gather some food. He looked for berries and nuts that he could eat. He found some delicate flowers too, but he didn't eat them because they were not good for him. + +As he was walking, he saw a little rabbit. The rabbit was scared of the hunter, but the hunter didn't want to hurt him. He just wanted to gather some food. So, he left the rabbit alone and continued on his way. When he got back to his home, he shared his food with his family. They were happy to have something to eat. + +The hunter knew that he had to be careful when he was gathering food. He didn't want to hurt any animals or plants. He wanted to live in peace with nature. And that's what he did every day, gathering food and taking care of the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a big, fluffy tail that he loved to wag. One day, Max's owner said, "Max, let's go for a walk to the park!" Max was so excited he wagged his tail really fast. + +As they walked to the park, Max noticed a light in the sky. "What's that?" he barked. "It's a plane," said his owner. "It's going to land at the airport nearby." + +When they got to the park, Max ran around and played with his ball. Suddenly, he saw the plane again. It was flying really low and making a loud noise. Max barked and barked, trying to tell his owner something was wrong. Just then, the plane landed safely at the airport. Max's owner patted his head and said, "Good boy, Max. You knew something was up!" +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She wore a red dress and her hair was tied in a ponytail. She saw a butterfly and tried to touch it, but it flew away. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's play catch!" They threw a ball back and forth. After a while, Lily said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can we go home and pack a snack?" + +"Sure, Lily," her mom said. "What do you want to pack?" + +"I want an apple and a juice box," Lily said. They packed their snacks and went home. Lily was happy because she got to touch the ball and pack her favorite snacks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a big swing hanging from a tree. She ran over to it and started to swing back and forth. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, she heard a weird noise. She looked around and saw a bird flying over her head. It was making a strange sound. Lily thought it was funny and started to laugh. + +After a while, Lily got tired of swinging and went back inside. She told her mom all about the weird noise and the fun she had on the swing. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a good time, Lily." And Lily went to bed happy, dreaming of swinging on the big swing again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the snow. One day, his mom told him they were going to visit his grandma. Timmy was excited, but he didn't like the long car ride. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Timmy's mom asked him to help unpack the bags. Timmy was happy to help. He loved to unpack things. + +After they finished unpacking, Timmy ran outside to play in the snow. But the snow was fierce and cold. Timmy's mom called him back inside to warm up. + +"I don't like the fierce snow, Mommy," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy," his mom replied. "We can play inside and have hot cocoa." + +Timmy smiled and snuggled up with his mom, happy to be warm and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind ladybug named Lulu. Lulu loved to wander around the earth and explore new places. One day, she met a friendly caterpillar named Carl. Carl was also wandering around the earth, looking for a place to call home. + +Lulu and Carl became good friends and decided to wander together. They went through fields of flowers, over hills and across streams. They even climbed up a big tree to see the earth from high up. + +As they wandered, Lulu and Carl met many other creatures who were also wandering around the earth. They met birds, bees and even a little mouse. They all became friends and wandered together. Lulu was happy to have so many kind friends to wander with on the earth. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue liked to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, Blue met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, Blue! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm flying! It's so much fun!" replied Blue. + +Lily smiled and said, "I have a pocket in my dress. Do you want to come with me and see what's inside?" + +Blue was curious, so he flew into Lily's pocket. Inside, he found some bread crumbs and a piece of cheese. It smelled mild and delicious. Blue ate some of the bread crumbs and cheese. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her. "Lily, come inside for dinner!" + +Lily forgot about Blue in her pocket and went inside. Blue tried to fly out of the pocket, but it was too late. He was stuck and couldn't get out. Blue felt scared and sad. + +Days passed, and Lily found Blue's lifeless body in her pocket. She cried and felt sorry for forgetting about him. From that day on, Lily made sure to check her pockets before going inside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching videos on his tablet. One day, he saw a very important video that he wanted to watch. But his tablet was broken. + +Timmy went to his friend Billy's house and asked, "Can I borrow your tablet to watch an important video?" Billy said yes and gave Timmy his tablet. + +Timmy watched the video and returned the tablet to Billy. But he accidentally dropped it and broke it. Billy was very upset and said, "You broke my tablet! That was not nice." Timmy felt bad and said sorry, but he couldn't fix the tablet. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to sleep all day long and never wanted to play with his friends. One day, Whiskers saw a bird dive into the pond and he was amazed. He wanted to try it too but he was too scared. + +Whiskers' friend, a clever mouse named Squeaky, loved to play chess. One day, Squeaky invited Whiskers to play chess with him. Whiskers didn't know how to play but he wanted to try. Squeaky taught him how to play and they had fun. + +The next day, Whiskers remembered how the bird dove into the pond and he wanted to try it again. He went to the pond and took a deep breath. He closed his eyes and jumped into the water. He felt the cool water around him and it was fun. Whiskers realized that trying new things can be scary but it can also be fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby. The baby liked to crawl around the house. One day, the baby saw a dish on the floor. The dish was very shiny and the baby wanted to touch it. The baby crawled over to the dish and picked it up. The dish was very comfortable in the baby's hands. The baby smiled and played with the dish for a while. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars that had wheels on them. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a puzzle to solve. It was very difficult, but Timmy didn't give up. He worked hard and finally solved the puzzle. His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Timmy!" Timmy felt proud and happy that he solved the difficult puzzle. He smiled too and went back to playing with his toy cars. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a walk and saw a big, angry dog. Lily felt scared and wanted to go home. But her mommy and daddy held her hand and made her feel safe. + +After the walk, they went to get ice cream. Lily felt happy and excited to get her favorite flavor. But when she saw that they ran out of it, she felt a little sad. Her mommy gave her a big hug and told her it was okay to feel that way. + +As they walked back home, Lily saw a beautiful butterfly. She felt amazed and wanted to catch it. But her mommy explained that it was better to let it fly and be free. Lily felt proud that she learned something new. And she felt grateful for her mommy and daddy who helped her feel different things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk with her mom and found a green rock. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, mommy! I found a green rock!" Lily mentioned with excitement. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a pretty rock, Lily. Let's keep it and put it in our garden." + +Lily was happy to keep the green rock and they continued their walk. As they walked, they saw a bird flying in the sky. Lily pointed and said, "Mommy, look! A bird!" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, it's a bird. It's flying high in the sky." + +Lily was happy to see the bird and held onto her green rock tightly. She knew it was a special rock that she would always treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb up and down the stairs in her house. One day, her little brother Jack came over to play. Jack was very curious and always wanted to touch everything he saw. He started to disturb Lily's toys, and she didn't like it. + +Lily went to her mom and told her what Jack was doing. Her mom told Jack to stop disturbing Lily's toys and to play with his own toys instead. Jack listened and found some incredible toys to play with. Lily was happy that Jack wasn't bothering her anymore and they both had fun playing together. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired from all the running up and down the stairs. She went to bed and dreamt of incredible adventures she could have with her brother tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys all day long, but his mommy said he needed to work too. + +One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a letter to mail. Timmy didn't know how to mail a letter, so he asked his mommy. "Mommy, how do I mail this letter?" he asked. + +"Well, Timmy, you put it in the mailbox and the mailman will come and take it to the post office," his mommy explained. + +Timmy thought it sounded easy enough, so he went outside to put the letter in the mailbox. But when he got there, he saw a foolish squirrel trying to climb up the mailbox. "Hey, silly squirrel, that's not how it works!" Timmy said. + +The squirrel looked at Timmy and said, "What do you mean, how it works?" + +"You can't climb up the mailbox to get the mail, you have to wait for the mailman to come and take it," Timmy said. + +The squirrel felt a little embarrassed, but he thanked Timmy for explaining how things work. And Timmy felt proud that he could be helpful and teach someone something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cakes. One day, she wanted to make a chocolate cake, but she didn't have a reliable recipe. So, she asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, can you help me make a chocolate cake?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. But first, we need to make sure we have all the ingredients. Let's count how many eggs we have," her mom replied. + +Lily and her mom went to the kitchen and began to count the eggs. They had six eggs, which was enough for the cake. But when they started to measure the flour on the scale, they realized they didn't have enough. + +"Oh no, we need more flour. What should we do?" Lily asked. + +"Don't worry, we can go to the store and buy some more. Let's go!" her mom said. + +Lily and her mom went to the store and bought more flour. They came back home and finished making the cake. It turned out to be delicious, thanks to Lily's mom's reliable recipe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a lamp in her room that she loved very much. One day, Lily's lamp started to burn very bright and hot. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, her dad came into the room and saw what was happening. He quickly turned off the lamp and took it away. He said the lamp was not fit to use anymore and they needed to get a new one. + +Lily was sad to see her old lamp go, but she was happy that her dad was there to help her. They went to the store and picked out a new lamp that was even better than the old one. Now Lily sleeps with her new lamp every night and it never burns too hot. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a branch on the ground and picked it up. She said, "This is a big branch! I will take it home with me." + +As she walked, she saw a mysterious man stirring a pot over a fire. "Hello, what are you doing?" asked Lily. "I am making a special soup with magical herbs," replied the man. "Can I help you stir it?" asked Lily. "Sure, but be careful not to spill it," said the man. + +Lily stirred the soup carefully with the big branch. The man added some spices and the soup smelled delicious. "Thank you for helping me," said the man. "You are welcome," said Lily with a smile. She took the branch and went home with a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside and exploring the world around him. One day, he went to the pumpkin patch with his mom. Timmy saw the big orange pumpkins and thought they were cool. + +Timmy's mom asked him, "Do you want to pick a pumpkin to take home?" Timmy replied, "Yes, please!" He searched and searched until he found the perfect pumpkin. It was big and round, just like a ball. + +But when they got home, Timmy realized he didn't like the pumpkin anymore. "I hate this pumpkin," he said to his mom. "It's too heavy and I can't play with it." His mom smiled and said, "That's okay, we can carve it into a funny face for Halloween instead." Timmy thought that was a great idea and they had fun carving the pumpkin together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a forest with his friends. One day, Benny wanted to go on an adventure. He saw a path and decided to follow it. + +Benny hopped along the path, feeling excited. But as he went further, he started to feel worried. He didn't know where the path would lead him. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. + +Benny turned around and saw his friends coming to join him on his adventure. Benny felt happy again and hopped down the path with his friends. They had a great time exploring and discovering new things together. From that day on, Benny knew that he didn't have to be worried as long as he had his friends by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to ask questions. He would ask his mom and dad questions all day long, like "Why is the sky blue?" and "Where do birds go at night?" + +One day, Timmy went to the park and saw a big, fierce dog. He wanted to pet the dog, but he was scared. He asked the dog's owner a question: "Is your dog friendly?" + +The owner said yes, and Timmy petted the dog. He was so happy that he asked the owner another question: "Can I come back tomorrow and play with your dog?" The owner said yes again and Timmy ran home to tell his mom and dad all about his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. He would watch them all day long if he could. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to turn off the TV and go outside to play. + +Timmy went outside and saw a big slide. He ran to the slide and climbed up to the top. But when he got to the top, he saw a terrible thing. There was a big mean dog at the bottom of the slide! + +Timmy was scared, but he didn't want to give up. He decided to slide down the slide anyway. As he slid down, he closed his eyes and hoped the dog wouldn't get him. But when he got to the bottom, he saw that the dog was just a cartoon on the TV in his neighbor's yard. Timmy laughed and went to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bun. Bun loved to play outside and hop around in the grass. One day, Bun saw a big storm coming. The wind was blowing hard and the rain was starting to fall. Bun felt scared because it was the first time he had seen a storm like this. + +Bun decided to go to his friend, the turtle, for help. The turtle was very calm and knew what to do in a storm. The turtle showed Bun how to tie down his home so the wind wouldn't blow it away. They also covered themselves with a big leaf so they wouldn't get wet. + +After the storm passed, Bun realized that he learned an important lesson. It's always good to have a friend who can help you in a time of need. He also learned that being calm can help you think of solutions to problems. From that day forward, Bun felt grateful for his friend and always remembered to tie down his home and cover himself during a storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite pen that she loved to use to draw pictures. One day, she went outside to play and it was very warm outside. She decided to draw a picture of the sun with her pen. + +As she was drawing, she heard a noise and looked up to see her friend, Max. Max had a new jacket that had a zipper on it. Lily was very curious about the zipper and asked Max if she could try it. Max said yes and showed her how to zip it up and down. + +Lily was so excited about the zipper that she wanted to draw a picture of it with her pen. She drew a picture of Max's jacket with the zipper and showed it to him. Max was very happy and they continued to play outside in the warm sun. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse. The mouse was very hungry. He wanted to eat some cheese. But he couldn't find any cheese. He looked in the kitchen and in the living room. But there was no cheese. + +Finally, the mouse found some cheese. It was in a trap. The cheese was very dry. The mouse managed to get the cheese out of the trap. He was very happy. He ate the cheese and it was delicious. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples and eat them. + +They run to the tree and reach for the apples. But a chubby squirrel is there. The squirrel is angry. It thinks the apples belong to it. It makes a loud noise and shows its teeth. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to fight with the squirrel. They back away from the tree. They look for another place to play. + +They find a swing and a slide. They have fun on the swing and the slide. They forget about the apples and the squirrel. + +They are happy. They share a snack and a hug. They are still friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had a toy phone that they used to pretend to call their friends and family. Sometimes they would share the phone, and sometimes they would fight over it. + +One day, they were playing with the phone in their room, when they heard their mom call them for lunch. They both wanted to take the phone with them, but they could not agree on who would hold it. + +"Give me the phone, Lily!" Ben said. "I want to talk to Grandma!" + +"No, Ben, it's my turn!" Lily said. "I want to talk to Daddy!" + +They pulled and tugged on the phone, until it broke in half. They both gasped and looked at the phone. It was split into two pieces, and it did not work anymore. + +They started to cry and ran to their mom. She saw the broken phone and hugged them. + +"I'm sorry, Ben and Lily," she said. "You should not fight over your toys. You should share and take turns. Fighting can hurt your toys and your feelings." + +She took the phone and said she would try to fix it later. She gave them each a plate of yummy sandwiches and fruit. They ate their lunch and said they were sorry to each other. + +They decided to play with their other toys until their mom could fix their phone. They learned that sharing and being kind was better than fighting and breaking things. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big puddle of mud. It looked fun and soft. + +"Let's play in the mud!" Lila said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They ran to the mud and splashed and rolled and made mud pies. They laughed and got very dirty. They did not hear their mom calling them. + +"Time to go home, kids!" Mom said. But Lila and Ben did not listen. They were too busy playing in the mud. + +Mom walked to the mud and saw her kids. She was not happy. She looked at their clothes and faces and hair. They were all brown and wet. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "Did you not hear me calling you?" + +Lila and Ben looked at Mom. They saw her angry face. They realized they were in trouble. + +"Sorry, Mom," Lila said. + +"We did not hear you, Mom," Ben said. + +Mom shook her head. She took their hands and led them to the car. She gave them a towel and a bag. + +"You need to clean up and change your clothes," Mom said. "And you need to listen better. Playing in the mud is fun, but not when you ignore your mom. Do you understand?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They felt sorry. They learned their lesson. + +The moral value of the story is: Listen to your mom and don't ignore her when she calls you. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in their modest house. They had many toys, but sometimes they got bored of them. One day, they decided to play a new game: they pretended to be dogs and cats. + +Tom was a dog and Lily was a cat. They ran around the house, barking and meowing. They chased each other and hid behind the furniture. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of noise. + +Their mom was in the kitchen, making lunch. She heard the loud sounds and came to see what was going on. She saw Tom and Lily playing with the furniture, but she also saw something else: Tom had bitten the leg of the sofa and Lily had scratched the arm of the chair. + +"Tom! Lily! Stop that right now!" mom said. "You are not dogs and cats, you are children. You cannot bite and scratch the furniture. You will ruin it and hurt yourselves. That is very naughty!" + +Tom and Lily stopped playing and looked at mom. They felt sorry for what they had done. They did not mean to be naughty, they just wanted to have fun. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We will not do it again. Can we still play?" + +Mom sighed and smiled. She knew they were good children, but they needed to learn some rules. She hugged them and said, "Yes, you can still play, but not with the furniture. You have many toys, why don't you use them? And please, be quiet. I have a headache." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. We love you." They went to their room and picked up their toys. They decided to play a different game: they pretended to be doctors and nurses. They were still having fun, but they were also being good. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. Today, they are going to visit their grandma and grandpa. They are very happy because they love their grandma and grandpa. + +They get in the car with their mom and dad. They sing songs and look out the window. They see cows, horses, and trees. They say hello to the animals and the plants. They are having fun. + +They arrive at grandma and grandpa's house. They run to the door and ring the bell. Grandma and grandpa open the door and hug them. They say, "Hello, Anna and Ben! We are so glad to see you!" + +They go inside and play with grandma and grandpa. They show them their toys and books. They help them make cookies and juice. They laugh and talk. They are having a good time. + +They smell something yummy. It is dinner time. They go to the kitchen and see a large table. There are plates, cups, forks, spoons, and napkins. There are also chicken, potatoes, carrots, salad, and bread. There is also a cake for dessert. They say, "Wow, grandma and grandpa! This is a large dinner!" + +They sit down and eat. They say thank you and please. They share and help. They taste and enjoy. They are having a delicious dinner. + +They finish eating and clean up. They go to the living room and read stories. They cuddle and listen. They are having a cozy night. + +They say good night and thank you to grandma and grandpa. They give them kisses and hugs. They say, "We love you, grandma and grandpa! We had a wonderful visit!" + +They get in the car with their mom and dad. They wave goodbye and say, "See you soon, grandma and grandpa!" + +They go home and go to bed. They dream of their toys and books, their animals and plants, their cookies and juice, their chicken and cake, and their grandma and grandpa. They are happy and sleepy. +Lily loved flowers. She liked to look at them, smell them, and touch them. She had a skirt with many flowers on it. She wore it every day. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big flower bed with many colors. She ran to it and said, "Wow! Look, mom, the flowers are blooming! They are so pretty!" + +She bent down to pick one, but her mom stopped her. "No, Lily, you can't do that. The flowers belong to the park. If you pick them, they will die. And the other people won't be able to enjoy them." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted a flower for herself. She said, "But mom, I love flowers. Can I have just one? Please?" + +Her mom shook her head. "No, Lily, you have to be kind and share. You have a beautiful skirt with flowers on it. Why don't you wear that and pretend you are a flower too?" + +Lily looked at her skirt. It was dirty and torn. She had played with it too much. She said, "But mom, my skirt is broken. It doesn't look like a flower anymore. It looks like a rag." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +She took Lily to a shop nearby. She showed her a new skirt. It was bright and shiny. It had many flowers on it. They were bigger and more colorful than the ones in the park. Lily gasped. She said, "Wow! Mom, is this for me?" + +Her mom nodded. She said, "Yes, Lily, this is for you. You have been a good girl. You deserve a new skirt. And you can keep this one as long as you want. You don't have to share it with anyone." + +Lily hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you. And I love my new skirt. It makes me feel like a blooming flower." +Lily and Ben liked to play near the river. They made boats from leaves and sticks and watched them float on the water. Sometimes they saw fish and frogs and birds. They were careful not to fall in or get wet. + +One day, they found a big rock with a hole in it. They thought it was a cave for their boats. They put some boats inside and pretended they were pirates. "Arrr, matey, this is our treasure!" Ben said. "No one can take it from us!" + +But they did not see a big shadow behind them. It was a bear, and it was hungry. It smelled the boats and thought they were food. It reached for the rock and lifted it up. The boats fell out and broke. Lily and Ben screamed and ran away. + +The bear was confused. It did not like the taste of leaves and sticks. It dropped the rock and looked for something else to eat. It saw the river and followed it. It hoped to find some fish or honey. + +Lily and Ben were safe, but they were sad. They lost their boats and their cave. They hugged each other and cried. They learned that the river was not a good place to play. They decided to make new boats and find a new cave. But they would be more careful and look for signs of danger. They knew that some things were delicate and could not be fixed. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big rainbow in the sky. It has many colors. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Tim says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Sue says. "Do you know how many colors it has?" + +"No, I don't. Do you?" Tim asks. + +"Let's count them!" Sue says. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven! The rainbow has seven colors!" + +"That's amazing!" Tim says. "Can we touch the rainbow?" + +"I don't know. Maybe we can try!" Sue says. "Come on, follow me!" + +They run towards the rainbow. They are very excited. They do not see the big puddle on the ground. They are careless. + +Splash! They fall into the puddle. They are wet and muddy. They are not happy. + +"Ouch! That hurts!" Tim says. "And we are dirty!" + +"Sorry, Tim. I did not see the puddle!" Sue says. "And we did not touch the rainbow!" + +They look at the sky. The rainbow is gone. It has faded away. + +They are sad. They cry. + +"Let's go home!" Tim says. "Maybe we can see the rainbow another day!" + +"OK, Tim. Let's go home!" Sue says. "Maybe we can be more careful next time!" + +They hold hands. They walk home. They are still friends. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big lock on a gate. The lock is shiny and has a keyhole. + +"Look, a lock!" Tom says. "I wonder what is behind the gate." + +"Maybe a secret garden," Lila says. "Or a treasure." + +They try to open the lock, but it is too hard. They need a key. + +"Maybe we can find a key," Tom says. "Let's look around." + +They look under the bench, in the trash can, and on the swings. But they do not find a key. + +They are about to give up, when they see a man walking towards them. He has a bunch of keys on his belt. + +"Excuse me, sir," Lila says. "Do you have the key for the lock?" + +The man smiles and nods. He is the park keeper. He likes to see children play in the park. + +"Sure, I have the key," he says. "But you have to promise me something." + +"What is it?" Tom asks. + +"You have to show me something graceful," the man says. "Something that makes me happy." + +Lila and Tom think for a moment. Then they have an idea. + +They hold hands and start to dance. They twirl and jump and spin. They make funny faces and laugh. They are graceful and happy. + +The man claps and cheers. He is happy too. + +"That was wonderful," he says. "You are very graceful. Here is the key for the lock." + +He gives them the key and opens the gate for them. + +"Thank you, sir," Lila and Tom say. + +They go through the gate and see a beautiful garden. There are flowers and trees and birds and butterflies. They are amazed. + +They run and explore and have fun. They are glad they found the lock and the key. And they are glad they showed something graceful. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they want to ride their bikes. But first, they have to study. + +"Mom, can we go now?" Ben asks. He holds his helmet in his hand. + +"Not yet, Ben. You have to finish your homework. You have to learn your ABCs and your numbers," Mom says. + +"But Mom, it is hot outside. We want to have fun," Mia says. She puts on her helmet and makes a face. + +"I know, Mia. But studying is important too. It helps you grow and learn new things. How about this? If you finish your homework in ten minutes, I will give you a popsicle," Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will try," Ben says. He and Mia sit down at the table. They open their books and start to study. They say their ABCs and their numbers out loud. They write them down on paper. They look at the clock. They study hard and fast. + +"Mom, we are done!" Ben says. He shows Mom his paper. + +"Good job, Ben! And you, Mia?" Mom asks. + +"I am done too, Mom. Look!" Mia says. She shows Mom her paper. + +"Very good, Mia! You both did great. I am proud of you. Now, you can go and play. But be careful and wear your helmets," Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you," Ben and Mia say. They hug Mom and run outside. They get on their bikes and ride away. They feel happy and cool. They enjoy the sun and the wind. They have fun. +Lily wanted to go outside and play with her ball. But it was cold and windy. Mommy said, "You need to wear your sweater, Lily. It will keep you warm." + +Lily did not like her sweater. It was itchy and ugly. It had a big flower on the front. Lily wanted to wear her pink dress. She said, "No, Mommy. I don't want to wear my sweater. I want to wear my dress." + +Mommy said, "No, Lily. You can't wear your dress. It is too thin. You will catch a cold. You have to wear your sweater. It is the rule." + +Lily was angry. She did not want to follow the rule. She was naughty. She waited until Mommy was busy in the kitchen. Then she took off her sweater and put on her dress. She hid her sweater under the bed. She said, "Ha ha. Mommy won't see me. I can wear my dress." + +Lily ran outside with her ball. She felt happy and free. She kicked her ball and laughed. She did not see the big puddle. She stepped in the puddle and splashed. Her dress got wet and dirty. She felt cold and sad. She said, "Oh no. My dress is ruined. Mommy will be mad at me." + +Mommy heard Lily cry. She came outside and saw Lily. She said, "Lily, what happened? Why are you wearing your dress? Where is your sweater?" + +Lily felt ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I was naughty. I took off my sweater and hid it under the bed. I wanted to wear my dress. But I stepped in the puddle and now my dress is wet and dirty. I'm cold and I'm sorry." + +Mommy hugged Lily. She said, "Lily, I'm glad you are sorry. You should not be naughty. You should listen to Mommy. I know you don't like your sweater, but it is for your own good. It protects you from the cold and the wind. I love you, Lily. But you have to follow the rules." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I love you, Mommy. I will follow the rules. Can we go inside and change? I don't like my dress anymore. I want to wear my sweater." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to climb the trees and swing on the ropes. Lily was very good at climbing. She was not afraid of heights. Ben was not so good. He was clumsy and often fell down. + +"Look at me, Ben!" Lily shouted. "I can go to the top of this tree. Can you do it?" + +Ben looked at the tall tree. He felt scared. He did not want to climb so high. But he did not want to look silly in front of Lily. + +"I can do it, too," he said. "I dare you to race me to the top." + +Lily smiled. She liked a challenge. She said, "OK, let's go. On your mark, get set, go!" + +They both started to climb the tree. Lily was fast and nimble. She jumped from branch to branch. Ben was slow and clumsy. He slipped and stumbled. He tried to catch up with Lily, but he was too far behind. + +Lily reached the top of the tree. She waved her arms and cheered. She looked down and saw Ben struggling. She said, "Come on, Ben. You can do it. Don't be scared." + +Ben heard Lily's voice. He felt brave. He climbed higher and higher. He was almost at the top. He saw Lily waiting for him. He smiled. + +But then he made a mistake. He grabbed a weak branch. The branch broke. Ben lost his balance. He fell down. He screamed. + +Lily saw Ben falling. She gasped. She was worried. She climbed down as fast as she could. She reached the ground. She ran to Ben. + +Ben was lying on the grass. He was crying. He had scratches on his skin. He had dirt on his clothes. He was hurt. + +Lily hugged Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry I dared you to climb the tree. It was not a good idea. Are you OK?" + +Ben sniffed. He said, "I'm OK, Lily. It was not your fault. I wanted to climb the tree. I wanted to be like you. But I was clumsy. I was stupid." + +Lily shook her head. She said, "You were not stupid, Ben. You were brave. You tried your best. You are my friend. I like you the way you are." + +Ben smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my friend, too. I like you the way you are." + +They hugged again. They decided to play something else. They did not climb the tree anymore. They had fun. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in summer. They have a big pool in their backyard. They wear tight swimsuits and goggles. They splash and swim and have fun. + +One day, they see a small bird on the grass. The bird is wet and cold. It cannot fly. Sara and Ben feel sorry for the bird. They want to help it. + +"Let's rescue the bird!" Sara says. + +"Yes, let's rescue the bird!" Ben agrees. + +They get out of the pool and run to the bird. They wrap it in a soft towel. They bring it to their mom. Their mom is happy to see them. + +"What do you have there, Sara and Ben?" she asks. + +"We have a bird, mom. It was in the pool. It was wet and cold. We rescued it!" Sara and Ben say. + +"That's very kind of you, Sara and Ben. You are good rescuers. The bird is lucky to have you. Let's put it in a warm box and give it some water and seeds. Maybe it will feel better soon." mom says. + +Sara and Ben smile. They are happy to rescue the bird. They hope the bird will fly again. They love summer. They love their pool. They love their mom. They love each other. +Lily liked to write. She wrote stories, letters, and cards. She wrote with crayons, pencils, and stickers. She wrote on paper, cardboard, and envelopes. She wrote for fun, for school, and for her friends. + +One day, Lily got a package in the mail. It was from her grandma, who lived far away. Lily was very happy. She opened the package and found a book, a toy, and a card. The book had pictures of animals, the toy was a puzzle, and the card had a note from grandma. Lily read the note. It said, "Dear Lily, I miss you very much. I hope you like these gifts. I love you. Grandma." + +Lily loved the gifts. She wanted to thank grandma. She decided to write her a card. She found a big envelope, some paper, and some crayons. She wrote, "Dear Grandma, Thank you for the package. I like the book, the toy, and the card. I miss you too. I love you. Lily." She drew a heart, a flower, and a smiley face. She put the card in the envelope and sealed it. She asked her mom to mail it for her. + +A few weeks later, Lily got another package in the mail. It was from grandma again. Lily was very excited. She opened the package and found a surprise. It was a framed picture of Lily's card. Grandma had put it in a frame and sent it back to Lily. Lily read the note. It said, "Dear Lily, You made me so happy with your card. It was the best gift ever. I framed it and hung it on my wall. I look at it every day. It reminds me of you. I love you. Grandma." + +Lily was very touched. She hugged the picture and smiled. She learned that writing can make people happy. She learned that writing can show love. She learned that writing can be interesting. She decided to write more cards for grandma and for other people. She decided to write more stories, letters, and cards. She decided to write more with crayons, pencils, and stickers. She decided to write more on paper, cardboard, and envelopes. She decided to write more for fun, for school, and for her friends. She decided to write more. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big cooler full of ice and water. They liked to splash each other with the cold water. It made them laugh and feel good. + +"Hey, Lily, what's in the cooler?" Ben asked. He was curious. He wanted to see if there was anything else inside. + +"I don't know, let's look," Lily said. She opened the lid of the cooler. She saw some cans and bottles. She did not know what they were. + +"Maybe they are juice or soda," Ben said. He reached for a can. He pulled the tab. He heard a hiss and a fizz. He was surprised. + +"Wow, what's that?" Lily asked. She leaned closer to the can. She saw some bubbles and foam. She smelled something sweet. + +"I think it's soda," Ben said. He took a sip. He made a face. He did not like it. It was too fizzy and sour. + +"Yuck, I don't like it either," Lily said. She took the can from Ben. She threw it in the cooler. She splashed Ben with some water. Ben splashed her back. They laughed and played some more. They forgot about the soda. They had fun with the cooler. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They wanted to go closer and see the water. + +"Look, Lily, there is a shiny coin in the water!" Tom said. He pointed to a silver coin that sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, can we get it?" Lily asked. She liked shiny things. + +"Maybe, but we have to be careful. The water is wet and cold. And there is a sign that says 'Do not touch the fountain'." Tom said. He read the sign with his big letters. + +They looked around and saw no one was watching. They tiptoed to the fountain and reached for the coin. But as they did, a big splash of water came out and hit them in the face. They screamed and ran away. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing?" A voice shouted. It was a man who worked in the park. He was bald and angry. He came out from behind a bush and revealed himself. He had a hose in his hand. He was the one who made the splash. + +"We are sorry, sir, we just wanted the coin." Tom said. He was wet and scared. + +"That coin is not for you. It is for the fountain. People throw coins in the fountain and make a wish. It is bad luck to take them out. And it is also bad to touch the fountain. You could break it or hurt yourself." The man said. He was stern and serious. + +"We didn't know, sir, we won't do it again." Lily said. She was wet and sorry. + +"Next time, read the sign and follow the rules. And don't play with the water. It is not a toy. Now go and dry yourselves and play somewhere else." The man said. He was firm and fair. + +Tom and Lily nodded and ran away. They learned their lesson. They never touched the fountain again. They played with other things in the park. And they never saw the bald man again. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they saw a big bowl on the table. It was full of colorful fruits and nuts. + +"Let's try some," Ben said. He was adventurous and curious. + +"No, we can't," Mia said. She was careful and obedient. "Mom said we have to wait for lunch." + +But Ben did not listen. He climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl. He grabbed a banana and peeled it. + +"Mmm, this is yummy," he said. He urged Mia to join him. "Come on, it's fun. You can have an apple or a grape." + +Mia looked at the bowl. She wanted to taste the fruits and nuts too. They looked so good and sweet. She felt a little adventurous. + +"Okay, maybe just one," she said. She climbed on another chair and picked an apple. She bit into it. + +"Wow, this is crunchy," she said. She smiled at Ben. They both enjoyed the fruits and nuts. + +But then they heard a noise. It was Mom coming back from the store. She saw the twins and the bowl. + +"Ben and Mia, what are you doing?" she asked. She was not happy. "You spoiled your lunch. And you made a mess. And you could have fallen from the chairs." + +Ben and Mia felt sorry. They knew they did something wrong. They put down the fruits and nuts and got off the chairs. + +"We're sorry, Mom," they said. They hugged Mom and said they loved her. + +Mom hugged them back and said she loved them too. But she also said they had to learn to follow the rules. And they had to help her clean the kitchen. + +Ben and Mia agreed. They said they would not do it again. They learned their lesson. And they still had some fruits and nuts left for dessert. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play baseball in the park. Sam is good at hitting the ball. Ben is good at catching the ball. They have fun together. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He has a red hat and a big bat. He says he wants to play baseball with Sam and Ben. He says he is the best player ever. He says Sam and Ben are slow and bad. + +Sam and Ben do not like the big boy. He is mean and rude. He hits the ball very hard and runs very fast. He does not let Sam and Ben have a turn. He laughs at them and calls them names. + +Sam and Ben are sad and angry. They want to play baseball, but they do not want to play with the big boy. They try to tell him to go away, but he does not listen. He says he owns the park and the baseball. + +Then, a nice lady comes to the park. She is the big boy's mom. She sees what he is doing. She is not happy. She says to the big boy, "You are being very naughty. You are not sharing and being kind. You are hurting Sam and Ben's feelings. You need to say sorry and play nicely, or we will go home." + +The big boy does not want to go home. He likes to play baseball. He says sorry to Sam and Ben. He says he will share and be kind. He says he does not own the park and the baseball. He says he wants to be friends. + +Sam and Ben are happy. They forgive the big boy. They say they will be friends. They play baseball together. They have fun together. + +The moral of the story is: You should share and be kind to others. You should not be mean and rude. You should not think you are better than others. You should make friends and have fun. +Anna and Ben were playing in the classroom after school. They liked to draw on the blackboard with colorful chalks. Anna drew a big sun and Ben drew a small house. + +"Look, Anna, I made a house for us!" Ben said. + +"It's very nice, Ben, but it's too small. We can't fit in there," Anna said. + +Suddenly, they heard a strange noise. It sounded like a whistle. They turned around and saw a mysterious box on the teacher's desk. It had a button that said "shrink". + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a toy. Let's try it!" Ben said. + +He ran to the desk and pressed the button. A bright light flashed from the box. Anna and Ben felt a tingling sensation. They looked at each other and gasped. They had shrunk! + +"Ben, what did you do?" Anna cried. + +"I don't know. I'm sorry. How do we get big again?" Ben said. + +They saw the box was far away from them. They had to cross the floor, which was full of books, pencils and papers. It looked like a jungle. + +"Come on, Anna, we have to get to the box. Maybe there's another button that says 'grow'," Ben said. + +He took Anna's hand and they started to walk. They hoped no one would see them or step on them. They wished they had never touched the mysterious box. +Jill and her dog Spot liked to go for walks every day. They would move along the path by the lake and look at the birds and the flowers. Spot was a loyal dog and he always stayed close to Jill. He liked to chase sticks and balls that Jill threw for him. + +One day, they saw a very pretty sunset. The sky was orange and pink and purple. Jill said, "Wow, look at the sunset, Spot. It is so beautiful." Spot barked and wagged his tail. He agreed with Jill. He liked the sunset too. + +They decided to sit on a bench and watch the sunset for a while. Jill hugged Spot and said, "You are my best friend, Spot. I love you very much." Spot licked Jill's face and said, "I love you too, Jill. You are my best friend too." They were very happy and cozy. + +Then they heard a voice calling, "Jill, Spot, time to go home." It was Jill's mom. She had come to pick them up. Jill and Spot got up and ran to meet her. They said goodbye to the sunset and thanked it for being so pretty. They got in the car and went home. They had a nice dinner and a good night's sleep. They dreamed of the sunset and their walk by the lake. +Tom and Lily are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books, but they want to do something new. They see a big rug on the floor. It is soft and colorful. + +"Let's make a fort with the rug!" Tom says. He likes to pretend he is a knight. + +"OK!" Lily says. She likes to pretend she is a princess. + +They take the rug and cover the sofa and the table with it. They crawl under the rug and make a cozy space. They bring some pillows and blankets and a flashlight. + +"This is our castle!" Tom says. He turns on the flashlight and makes shadows on the rug. + +"It is very nice!" Lily says. She snuggles with a pillow and a teddy bear. + +They hear a noise from the kitchen. It is their mom. She is making cookies. They smell very good. + +"Tom, Lily, come here!" Mom calls. "I have a tasty surprise for you!" + +Tom and Lily peek out from the rug. They see a plate of cookies on the counter. + +"Wow!" Tom says. He loves cookies. + +"Yum!" Lily says. She loves cookies too. + +They run to the kitchen and hug their mom. She gives them each a cookie and a glass of milk. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Tom and Lily say. They bite into the cookies and smile. + +They are very happy. They have a fun fort, a loving mom, and a tasty treat. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They like to march like soldiers and make loud noises. They march and shout, "Left, right, left, right!" + +But some people in the park do not like their noise. They want to read or sleep or talk. They are angry. They say, "Shh! Be quiet! You are too loud!" + +Tom and Anna do not listen. They march and shout louder. They think it is fun. They say, "We are not quiet! We are soldiers! We march and shout!" + +Then a big man comes to them. He is very angry. He has a big voice. He says, "Stop! Enough! You are not soldiers! You are rude! You disturb everyone! Go away or I will call the police!" + +Tom and Anna are scared. They do not want to see the police. They stop marching and shouting. They say, "Sorry, sir. We did not mean to be rude. We will go away." + +They run to their mom. She is sitting on a bench. She sees their faces. She says, "What happened? Why are you so sad?" + +Tom and Anna tell her what happened. She hugs them. She says, "I know you were playing, but you have to be respectful of others. Sometimes you have to be quiet and not make noise. You can march and shout at home or in a place where no one minds. OK?" + +Tom and Anna nod. They say, "OK, mom. We understand. We will be quiet and respectful." + +They smile and hug their mom. They are not angry or scared anymore. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden after dinner. They liked to look at the sky and the stars. Lily saw a big star that was very bright. She pointed at it and said, "Look, Tom, that star is glowing!" + +Tom looked at the star and nodded. He said, "Yes, it is glowing. It is very pretty. Do you know what it is called?" + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, I don't know. Do you know?" + +Tom said, "I think it is called the moon. Mama told me once. It is a big ball of rock that goes around the earth. Sometimes it is full and round, and sometimes it is thin and pale." + +Lily said, "Oh, I see. It is pale now. It looks like a banana. I like bananas. Do you like bananas?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I like bananas too. They are sweet and yellow. But I like the moon more. It is glowing and blue. Blue is my favorite color. What is your favorite color?" + +Lily said, "I like pink. Pink is my favorite color. It is the color of my dress and my doll. But I like the moon too. It is very nice. Can we touch it?" + +Tom said, "No, we can't touch it. It is very far away. We can only look at it. But we can make a wish. Mama said if we make a wish on the moon, it might come true. Do you want to make a wish?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I want to make a wish. What do you wish for?" + +Tom said, "I wish for a big truck. A red truck that can go fast and make loud noises. What do you wish for?" + +Lily said, "I wish for a pony. A white pony that can run and jump and let me ride on it. Do you think our wishes will come true?" + +Tom said, "I don't know. Maybe. Maybe not. But it is fun to wish. And it is fun to play with you. You are my best friend." + +Lily said, "You are my best friend too. And the moon is our friend too. It is glowing and blue and pale. And it is watching us and smiling. Good night, moon. Good night, Tom. Good night, Lily." +Sam and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a note on a bench. The note says: "I left some yummy cake for you. Enjoy! Love, Mom." + +Sam and Jen are happy. They love cake. They look for the cake. They see a box under the bench. They open the box. They see a big slice of cake. It has pink frosting and sprinkles. + +"Wow, this cake looks yummy!" Sam says. + +"Let's eat it!" Jen says. + +They take a bite of the cake. But the cake is not yummy. The cake is bad. It is old and hard. It smells bad. It tastes bad. It makes them feel sick. + +"Yuck, this cake is rot!" Sam says. + +"Who left this cake here?" Jen says. + +They spit out the cake. They throw away the cake. They are sad and angry. They want to find Mom. They want to tell her about the bad cake. They want to ask her for a new cake. A yummy cake. A fresh cake. A good cake. +Ben and Lily were in the car with Mom and Dad. They were going to the zoo to see the animals. Ben and Lily liked animals very much. They wanted to see the lions, the monkeys, and the penguins. + +On the way to the zoo, they saw a big sign on the road. It had a picture of a clown and some balloons. It said, "Come to the circus! Fun for everyone!" Ben and Lily pointed at the sign and said, "Look, Mom, look, Dad! Can we go to the circus too?" + +Mom and Dad looked at the sign and smiled. They said, "Maybe another day, sweeties. Today we are going to the zoo. The circus will be here for a long time. We can go another day." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They still wanted to go to the circus, but they also wanted to go to the zoo. They said, "OK, Mom, OK, Dad. We will go to the zoo today. But can we go to the circus another day?" + +Mom and Dad said, "Of course, sweeties. We will go to the circus another day. We promise." + +They drove on to the zoo. They saw another sign on the road. It had a picture of a girl and a boy. They were holding books and smiling. It said, "Gifted kids learn more at Happy School. Enroll now!" Ben and Lily looked at the sign and said, "What does gifted mean, Mom, what does gifted mean, Dad?" + +Mom and Dad looked at the sign and paused. They said, "Gifted means that you are very smart and good at learning. You are both gifted, sweeties. You are very smart and good at learning." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They said, "Thank you, Mom, thank you, Dad. We are gifted. We like to learn. But we also like to have fun. Can we go to the zoo now?" + +Mom and Dad said, "Yes, sweeties. We are almost there. We will have fun at the zoo. We will see the animals and learn about them. We will have a great day." + +They drove on to the zoo. They saw the gate and the sign that said, "Welcome to the zoo!" Ben and Lily clapped their hands and said, "Yay, we are at the zoo! Let's go see the animals!" + +Mom and Dad parked the car and got out. They held Ben and Lily's hands and walked to the gate. They bought the tickets and entered the zoo. They saw the lions, the monkeys, and the penguins. They saw many other animals too. They had fun at the zoo. They learned a lot. They had a great day. +Lila was a little girl who loved birds. She liked to watch them fly in the sky and sing in the trees. She wished she had a bird of her own to play with and talk to. + +One day, she saw an elderly lady walking in the park with a big cage. Inside the cage, there was a beautiful bird with blue and yellow feathers and a long tail. It had a shiny ring on its leg with a name on it: Polly. + +Lila ran up to the lady and said, "Hello, what is your bird's name?" + +The lady smiled and said, "Her name is Polly. She is a parrot. She can talk and repeat what you say." + +Lila was amazed and said, "Wow, can I hear her talk?" + +The lady nodded and said, "Sure, you can. But you have to be gentle and quiet. Polly is very old and shy. She doesn't like loud noises or strangers." + +Lila nodded and said, "OK, I will be gentle and quiet. Can I bring her a snack?" + +The lady said, "That's very kind of you. Polly likes seeds and nuts. There is a bag of them in my pocket. You can take some and give them to her." + +Lila reached into the lady's pocket and took out some seeds and nuts. She walked slowly to the cage and said, "Hello, Polly. I'm Lila. I have some seeds and nuts for you. Do you want some?" + +Polly looked at Lila with her bright eyes and said, "Hello, Lila. Thank you for the seeds and nuts. I like them very much." + +Lila smiled and said, "You're welcome, Polly. You have a very nice voice. And you have a very pretty wing. Can I touch it?" + +Polly said, "Yes, you can touch my wing. But be careful. It's very delicate. I hurt it a long time ago and it never healed. That's why I can't fly anymore." + +Lila felt sorry for Polly and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, Polly. That must be sad. I wish you could fly again." + +Polly said, "Thank you, Lila. You are very sweet. But I'm not sad. I have a good home and a good friend. The lady is my friend. She takes care of me and loves me. She brings me to the park every day so I can see the other birds and the sun and the flowers. She makes me happy." + +Lila said, "That's good, Polly. I'm glad you have a good friend. She is very nice. Can I be your friend too?" + +Polly said, "Of course, Lila. You can be my friend too. You are very nice too. I like you." + +Lila said, "I like you too, Polly. You are a wonderful bird. Can I come and see you again?" + +Polly said, "Yes, Lila. You can come and see me again. I would like that very much." + +The lady said, "Me too, Lila. You are a lovely girl. You can come and visit us anytime. We would love to have you." + +Lila said, "Thank you, lady. Thank you, Polly. You made my day. I will come and see you again soon. Goodbye for now." + +Polly said, "Goodbye, Lila. See you soon." + +The lady said, "Goodbye, Lila. Take care." + +Lila waved and ran back to her mother, who was waiting for her on a bench. She told her mother all about Polly and the lady and how they became friends. Her mother hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you, Lila. You are a kind and curious girl. You have a big heart and a bright mind. You can make friends with anyone and anything." + +Lila smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love you." + +Her mother said, "I love you too, Lila." + +They held hands and walked home, happy and content. +Lily and Ben were playing with crayons. They liked to mark on paper and make pictures. Lily made a flower and Ben made a car. They were happy. + +But then Ben saw Lily's flower and wanted it. He tried to take it from her. Lily said, "No, Ben, this is mine. You make your own flower." + +Ben got angry and pushed Lily. Lily fell down and hit her head on the floor. She felt a big pain in her head. She started to cry. + +Lily's mom heard her cry and came to see what happened. She saw Lily's hurt head and Ben's angry face. She said, "Ben, what did you do? Why did you push Lily?" + +Ben said, "I wanted her flower. It was pretty." + +Lily's mom said, "Ben, that was not nice. You cannot take things that are not yours. And you cannot hurt Lily. She is your sister. You have to say sorry and give her a hug." + +Ben felt sorry for what he did. He said, "Sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Here, you can have my car. I don't need it." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Ben. I like your car. Do you want to share my flower?" + +Ben nodded and hugged Lily. They shared their crayons and made more pictures. They were happy again. +Tom and Mia are playing in the yard. They find some bricks and some sticks. They want to cook something with them. + +"Let's make a brick soup!" Tom says. He puts some bricks in a big pot. He adds some water and some sticks. He stirs with a spoon. + +"That sounds yummy!" Mia says. She helps Tom stir the pot. She smells the soup. "It smells like dirt and wood." + +They pretend to taste the soup. They make funny faces. "Blech! This soup is not good!" Tom says. He spits out the soup. + +Mia laughs. "Maybe we need something else. Something tasty and useful." + +She looks around. She sees some flowers and some leaves. She picks some of them. She puts them in the pot. She stirs again. + +"Look! The soup is colorful now!" Mia says. She smells the soup again. "It smells like flowers and grass." + +They pretend to taste the soup again. They smile. "Mmm! This soup is much better!" Mia says. She swallows the soup. + +Tom nods. "You are right! The flowers and the leaves are useful. They make the soup tasty and pretty." + +They share the soup with their toys. They have a fun picnic. They are happy. +Lily likes to sing. She sings all the time. She sings in the morning, she sings at lunch, she sings at night. She sings happy songs, sad songs, funny songs. She sings with her mom, her dad, her brother, her friends. She sings with her toys, her pets, her plants. She sings everywhere. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her dad. She sees a lot of kids playing sport. They run, they kick, they throw, they catch. They have fun. Lily wants to play sport too. She asks her dad if she can join them. Her dad says yes, but he tells her to be careful. He says sport is hard and sometimes it hurts. + +Lily runs to the kids. She says hello. She says she wants to play sport. The kids look at her. They see her dress, her shoes, her hair. They see her smile, her eyes, her voice. They laugh. They say she is too small, too pretty, too silly. They say she can't play sport. They say she can only sing. + +Lily feels sad. She feels angry. She feels alone. She runs back to her dad. She cries. She says the kids are mean. She says they don't like her. She says they don't want her to play sport. She says she only wants to sing. + +Her dad hugs her. He wipes her tears. He says he loves her. He says she is smart, brave, kind. He says she can do anything. He says she can play sport and sing. He says he knows a sport that is perfect for her. He says it is called soccer. He says it is a sport where you run, kick, and sing. + +Lily looks up. She smiles. She says she likes soccer. She says she wants to try it. Her dad takes her hand. He leads her to a field. He shows her a ball, a goal, a net. He shows her how to kick, how to score, how to cheer. He shows her how to sing, how to chant, how to celebrate. + +Lily loves soccer. She loves to play sport and sing. She plays with her dad. She plays with other kids. She makes new friends. They are nice. They like her. They want her to play sport and sing. They say she is good, fast, fun. They say she is a star. + +Lily is happy. She sings all the time. She sings in the morning, she sings at lunch, she sings at night. She sings happy songs, sad songs, funny songs. She sings with her mom, her dad, her brother, her friends. She sings with her toys, her pets, her plants. She sings everywhere. She sings especially when she plays soccer. She sings the best song of all. She sings: "Lily, Lily, Lily, Lily, Lily!" +Lily and Sam liked to play with their toy planes. They pretended to be pilots and flew them around the room. They made noises like zoom and vroom and beep. + +One day, Lily found a new plane in her toy box. It was shiny and red and had a button on the wing. She pressed the button and the plane said, "Hello, I am your pilot. Please fasten your seat belts and enjoy the flight." + +Lily was amazed. She showed the plane to Sam and pressed the button again. The plane repeated, "Hello, I am your pilot. Please fasten your seat belts and enjoy the flight." + +Sam wanted to try the plane too. He reached for it, but Lily pulled it away. She said, "No, it's mine. You can't play with it." + +Sam was sad. He said, "But I want to hear the pilot too. Please share with me." + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, it's mine. Go play with your old planes." + +Sam went to his corner and played with his old planes. He felt lonely and bored. He wished Lily would share with him. + +Lily played with her new plane for a while. She pressed the button over and over. The plane repeated, "Hello, I am your pilot. Please fasten your seat belts and enjoy the flight." + +Lily got tired of hearing the same thing. She wished the plane would say something different. She pressed the button harder and harder. The plane repeated, "Hello, I am your pilot. Please fasten your seat belts and enjoy the flight." + +Lily got angry. She threw the plane on the floor. The plane broke into pieces. The pilot was silent. + +Lily cried. She had broken her new plane. She looked at Sam and his old planes. He was still playing with them. He looked happy and calm. + +Lily felt sorry. She said, "Sam, I'm sorry. I was mean to you. Can I play with your planes?" + +Sam smiled. He said, "Sure, Lily. You can play with my planes. And I can fix your plane. Maybe we can make the pilot say something new." + +Lily hugged Sam. She said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. I will share with you from now on." + +Sam hugged Lily. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good sister. I will help you from now on." + +They played with their planes together. They had fun and learned to share and help each other. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Tom and Mia like to play with their vehicles. They have cars, trucks, buses and trains. They make noises and move them on the floor. Sometimes they pretend to go to different places. + +One day, Tom has a new idea. He says to Mia, "Let's make our vehicles different. We can use stickers and paint and glue. It will be fun!" Mia thinks for a moment. She likes her vehicles the way they are. She says, "No, thank you. I want to keep my vehicles original. They are nice and shiny and clean." + +Tom shrugs. He says, "OK, then. I will make my vehicles different. You can remain with your vehicles original." He takes his vehicles to a corner and starts to decorate them. He puts stickers of stars and animals and letters. He paints them with different colors and patterns. He glues feathers and buttons and beads. He is very happy with his work. + +Mia watches Tom from the other corner. She remains with her vehicles original. She moves them on the floor and makes noises. She pretends to go to different places. She is very happy with her play. + +After a while, Tom and Mia look at each other. They smile and say, "Can I see your vehicles?" They go to each other's corner and show their vehicles. They say, "Wow, your vehicles are very nice!" They admire and compliment each other's work. They decide to share and play together. They have more fun with their vehicles, different and original. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play hockey. They have sticks and a ball. They go to the park with their moms. They find a big space to play. + +"Are you ready, Sam?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, I am, Tom. Let's go!" Sam says. + +They run and hit the ball with their sticks. They try to score goals. They laugh and shout. They have fun. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog sees the ball. The dog likes the ball. The dog runs to the ball. The dog takes the ball in his mouth. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom yells. + +"Give it back, dog!" Sam cries. + +The dog does not listen. The dog runs away with the ball. Tom and Sam chase the dog. They are angry. They are crazy. + +"Come back, dog! Come back!" they scream. + +Their moms see them. Their moms are worried. They call them. + +"Tom! Sam! Stop! It's just a ball!" they say. + +But Tom and Sam do not hear them. They keep running after the dog. They want their ball back. They are too crazy. +Sara and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to make towers and houses and cars. Sara had a yellow strip of paper that she used to decorate her blocks. Ben wanted the yellow strip too. He liked yellow. + +"Can I have the yellow strip, Sara?" Ben asked. + +"No, it is mine. I found it first," Sara said. + +"Please, Sara, I really want it. It is so pretty," Ben said. + +"No, Ben, go find your own strip. This is mine," Sara said. + +Ben was angry. He did not like to share. He waited until Sara was not looking. Then he grabbed the yellow strip and ran away. Sara saw him and shouted. + +"Ben, give me back my yellow strip! That is not nice!" + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the other side of the room. He tried to hide the yellow strip under his shirt. But he did not see the scissors on the table. He bumped into the table and the scissors fell on his shirt. The scissors cut the yellow strip and his shirt. Ben cried out in pain and fear. He dropped the yellow strip and the scissors. He had a big cut on his chest. He was bleeding. + +Sara heard Ben cry. She ran to him and saw what happened. She was scared too. She called for help. + +"Mommy, Daddy, come quick! Ben is hurt!" + +Mommy and Daddy came and saw Ben. They were shocked and worried. They took Ben to the hospital. They were angry with Ben for taking Sara's yellow strip and for being careless with the scissors. They were sad for Sara for losing her yellow strip and for being scared. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours. Do not play with sharp things. Share and be careful. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. Sara took Lily everywhere with her. + +One day, Sara and Lily went outside to play. Sara saw a big mailbox near the road. She wondered what was inside. She put Lily on the ground and ran to the mailbox. She opened it and looked inside. There were some letters and a magazine. Sara took the magazine and closed the mailbox. + +She ran back to Lily, but Lily was not there. Sara looked around and saw a tiny doll on the ground. It was Lily! She had shrunk! Sara was scared and sad. She did not know what to do. + +She heard a voice behind her. It was her mom. "Sara, what are you doing?" her mom asked. She saw Sara holding the magazine and the tiny doll. She was surprised and angry. "Sara, you should not take things from the mailbox. That is not yours. And what happened to Lily? Why is she so small?" + +Sara started to cry. She told her mom what she did. She said she was sorry and she wanted Lily to be big again. Her mom was calm and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Sara. I know you did not mean to do anything bad. But you have to be careful and ask before you touch things. And don't worry about Lily. She is not really shrunk. She is just a magic doll. She can change her size when she wants to. Watch this." + +Her mom took Lily and whispered something in her ear. Then she put Lily on Sara's hand. Lily grew bigger and bigger until she was the same size as before. Sara was happy and amazed. She hugged Lily and thanked her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sara. Now let's go inside and put the magazine back in the mailbox. And then we can have some cookies and milk and play with Lily some more." Sara nodded and followed her mom. She learned her lesson and never took things from the mailbox again. She and Lily were best friends forever. +Lily liked to play in her room. She had many toys and books and a big wardrobe. Sometimes she pretended the wardrobe was a magic door to another world. She would open it and look inside, but she never went in. + +One night, Lily woke up and saw a strange light in her room. It was coming from the wardrobe. She got out of bed and walked to it. She was curious, but also a little scared. What was making the light? + +She opened the wardrobe and saw a bright star. It was shining like a diamond. It was so pretty, but also very hot. Lily reached out to touch it, but then she heard a voice. + +"Hello, little girl. Do you want to come with me?" the voice said. It was the star. It could talk. + +Lily was very scared now. She did not want to go with the star. She wanted to stay in her room. She ran back to her bed and covered herself with her blanket. She hoped the star would go away. + +But the star did not go away. It flew out of the wardrobe and followed Lily. It hovered over her bed and said, "Don't be scared, little girl. I just want to be your friend. I can show you many wonderful things. Come with me, please." + +Lily did not answer. She was too scared to talk. She wished her mom or dad would come and help her. She wished the star would leave her alone. She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. But she could still see the star shining through her blanket. She did not know what to do. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big window. They can see the sky and the trees from the window. + +One night, Anna and Ben are ready for bed. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They hug their mom and dad and say good night. They climb into their beds and turn off the light. + +"Ben, are you awake?" Anna whispers. + +"Yes, Anna, I am awake. Why?" Ben whispers back. + +"Look at the window, Ben. Do you see the stars?" Anna says. + +"Yes, Anna, I see the stars. They are bright and pretty." Ben says. + +"Ben, do you believe in wishes?" Anna asks. + +"What are wishes, Anna?" Ben asks. + +"Wishes are when you want something very much. You can make a wish on a star. You close your eyes and say what you want in your mind. Then you open your eyes and hope it comes true." Anna explains. + +"Wow, that sounds fun. Can we try it, Anna?" Ben says. + +"Sure, Ben. Let's do it. But we have to be quiet. We don't want to wake up mom and dad." Anna says. + +"Okay, Anna. You go first. Pick a star and make a wish." Ben says. + +Anna looks at the window and finds a star. She closes her eyes and makes a wish. She wishes for a new doll. She opens her eyes and smiles. + +"Your turn, Ben. Pick a star and make a wish." Anna says. + +Ben looks at the window and finds a star. He closes his eyes and makes a wish. He wishes for a new car. He opens his eyes and smiles. + +"Did you make a wish, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, Anna, I did. Do you think it will come true?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe. We have to believe. And we have to wait. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe next week. Maybe next year. But we have to believe." Anna says. + +"Okay, Anna. I believe. Do you believe?" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben. I believe. Good night, Ben." Anna says. + +"Good night, Anna." Ben says. + +They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of their wishes. They believe. +Lila was a very independent girl. She liked to do things by herself and did not listen to her mom or dad. She did not behave well at home or at school. She did not share her toys, she did not say please or thank you, and she did not follow the rules. + +One day, Lila wanted to play with water. She saw a big hose in the backyard. She thought it would be fun to turn it on and spray everything. She did not ask her mom or dad if she could use the hose. She did not think about the plants, the animals, or the neighbors. She just wanted to have fun. + +She turned on the hose and started to spray water everywhere. She laughed and screamed as she made a big mess. She did not see that the hose had a leak. The water was coming out of the leak and making a puddle under her feet. She did not hear her mom or dad calling her name. She did not care about anything but herself. + +Soon, the puddle became bigger and bigger. It reached the door of the house. It went inside the house. It wet the floor, the carpet, the furniture, and the walls. It ruined everything. Lila's mom and dad saw the water and ran outside. They saw Lila with the hose and the leak. They were very angry and very sad. + +They turned off the hose and took Lila inside. They showed her the damage she had done. They told her she was very naughty and irresponsible. They told her she had to pay for the things she had broken. They told her she had to apologize to the plants, the animals, and the neighbors. They told her she had to learn to behave and to respect others. + +Lila felt very bad. She realized she had made a big mistake. She wished she had listened to her mom and dad. She wished she had been more careful and more kind. She learned that being independent does not mean being selfish or reckless. She learned that being independent means being responsible and respectful. She learned that being independent also means being sorry and being sorry. +Sam liked to play with his stamps. He had many stamps with different pictures and colors. He put them on paper and made cards for his friends. He was very happy with his stamps. + +One day, his sister Lily came into his room. She wanted to play with his stamps too. But Sam did not want to share. He said, "Go away, Lily! These are my stamps. You cannot have them. You will disturb me and make a mess." + +Lily was sad and angry. She waited until Sam went to the bathroom. Then she sneaked into his room and took his stamps. She ran to the living room and threw them on the floor. She stomped on them with her shoes. She broke many of his stamps. She laughed and said, "Now you have no stamps, Sam. You are mean and selfish." + +Sam came back and saw what Lily did. He was very upset and cried. He said, "Lily, why did you do this? You ruined my stamps. They were my favorite toys. You are bad and naughty." + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken stamps and the angry children. She was very disappointed and said, "Lily, you should not have destroyed Sam's stamps. That was very wrong and hurtful. You need to apologize and help him clean up. Sam, you should not have been rude to Lily. That was not nice and kind. You need to forgive her and share your toys. You are both in trouble and have no TV for a week." + +The end. + +Moral: Do not be selfish and mean to your siblings. Do not break their things. Share and be nice. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with boats. They had a big toy boat that they could push in the water. They also had a small toy boat that had a string and an anchor. The anchor was a heavy thing that could make the boat stop. + +One day, they went to the pond with their boats. Tim took the big boat and Sam took the small boat. They pushed their boats in the water and watched them go. Tim's boat went fast and far, but Sam's boat went slow and near. Sam was frustrated. He wanted his boat to go fast and far like Tim's. + +He pulled the string and took the anchor out of the water. He threw the anchor on the grass and pushed his boat again. His boat went faster and farther, but it also went out of his reach. He could not pull it back with the string. He saw his boat go to the other side of the pond, where he could not get it. + +He started to cry. He wanted his boat back. He was sorry he threw the anchor away. He realized the anchor was important. It could help him control his boat and keep it safe. + +Tim saw Sam crying and felt sorry for him. He pushed his big boat to the other side of the pond and got Sam's boat. He brought both boats back to Sam and gave him his boat. He also gave him the anchor and said, "Here, you need this. The anchor is your friend. It can make your boat stop when you want it to. It can also make your boat stay where you can see it and reach it. Don't throw it away again." + +Sam thanked Tim and hugged him. He was happy to have his boat and his anchor back. He learned his lesson. He learned to appreciate what he had and not to be greedy. He also learned to be kind to his brother and share his toys. He and Tim played with their boats together and had fun. They were good brothers. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big cooler in their yard. They wanted to see what was inside. They ran to the cooler and opened it. + +But the cooler was not full of ice or drinks. It was full of fake snakes and spiders. Tim and Sam screamed and jumped back. They were very scared. They did not know that their dad had put the fake snakes and spiders in the cooler as a joke. + +As they ran away from the cooler, Tim slipped on the grass and fell down. He hurt his knee and started to cry. Sam saw that his brother was hurt and stopped running. He went back to help Tim. He said he was sorry for opening the cooler. He hugged Tim and helped him get up. + +Their dad heard the noise and came out of the house. He saw the cooler and the fake snakes and spiders. He also saw Tim and Sam. He felt bad for scaring them. He said he was sorry for his joke. He said he wanted to teach them not to touch things that did not belong to them. He said he loved them and gave them a kiss. + +Tim and Sam learned a lesson that day. They learned not to be curious about things that were not theirs. They also learned to be kind to each other and help each other when they were hurt. They said they loved their dad and forgave him for his joke. They went inside the house and had some cookies and milk. They were happy. +Ben and Lily like to play on the big bed. They jump and bounce and spring up and down. They pretend they are in space, where there is no up or down. They wear funny hats and make funny noises. They laugh and giggle and have fun. + +One day, they find a big box in the closet. They open it and see many shiny things. They see stars and planets and rockets and aliens. They take them out and put them on the bed. They make a space game with the shiny things. They pretend they are astronauts and explorers. + +They put on the funny hats and the shiny things. They jump and bounce and spring up and down. They fly to the stars and the planets and the rockets and the aliens. They say hello and make friends. They learn new things and see new things. They have more fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is Mom. She comes into the room and sees the big mess. She sees the big bed and the big box and the shiny things. She sees Ben and Lily with the funny hats and the shiny things. She is not happy. + +She tells them to stop jumping and bouncing and springing. She tells them to put the shiny things back in the box. She tells them to clean the room and the bed. She tells them to be quiet and good. + +Ben and Lily are sad. They do not want to stop playing. They do not want to put the shiny things back in the box. They do not want to clean the room and the bed. They do not want to be quiet and good. + +But they know they have to listen to Mom. They say sorry and do what she says. They put the shiny things back in the box. They clean the room and the bed. They are quiet and good. + +They hope they can play again soon. They hope they can jump and bounce and spring again. They hope they can go to space again. They hope they can wear the funny hats and the shiny things again. They hope they can have fun again. +Lily liked to create things with her blocks. She made towers, bridges, houses and cars. She used her zoom to make sounds for her cars. Zoom, zoom, zoom! She liked to pretend they were racing on the road. + +One day, she wanted to create a big castle with her blocks. She used all the blocks she had, but it was not enough. She asked her brother, Ben, if she could use some of his blocks. Ben was playing with his train set. He said, "No, these are my blocks. You have your own blocks." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to finish her castle. She said, "Please, Ben, can I have some of your blocks? I will give them back when I am done. I just need a few more." + +Ben looked at her castle. He saw that it was very big and nice. He liked castles too. He thought for a moment. He said, "Okay, Lily, you can have some of my blocks. But you have to be patient. I have to finish my train track first. Then I will give you some blocks." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I will be patient. I will wait for you to finish your train track. Then we can play together with your train and my castle." + +Ben smiled back. He said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good sister. I will hurry up and finish my train track. Then we can share our blocks and have fun." +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play 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. + +But Sara is bossy. She tells Tom what to do. She says, "You make the snowballs. I make the face. You do it wrong." Tom is sad. He does not like to be bossy. + +Mom sees them from the window. She thinks they are cold. She makes hot cocoa for them. She puts marshmallows on top. She sends Dad to give them the cocoa. She says, "Tell them to share and be nice." + +Dad goes outside. He says, "Hello, snowman. You look great. Here is some cocoa for Sara and Tom. It is hot and sweet. You can drink it and warm up." He gives them each a cup. + +Sara and Tom say, "Thank you, Dad." They sip the cocoa. It is yummy. They feel warm and happy. They say, "Sorry, snowman. We did not give you any cocoa. Do you want some?" They pour some cocoa on the snowman's mouth. + +The snowman smiles. He says, "Thank you, Sara and Tom. You are kind and generous. You are good friends." Sara and Tom are surprised. They hug the snowman. They say, "You are welcome, snowman. You are a good friend, too." They play together in the snow. They are not bossy anymore. They have fun. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. Tom and Sam are scared of the dog. + +"Let's run away!" Tom says to Sam. They run to the slide. The dog runs after them. It barks and growls. Tom and Sam climb up the slide. They hope the dog will go away. + +But the dog does not go away. It jumps on the slide. It tries to bite Tom and Sam. Tom and Sam scream. They slide down fast. The dog slides down too. It catches Sam's leg. It bites hard. Sam cries. Tom tries to help Sam. He kicks the dog. The dog is angry. It bites Tom's leg too. Tom cries. + +No one hears Tom and Sam. No one comes to help them. The dog bites them more and more. They bleed a lot. They feel pain. They are very scared. They wish they never saw the dog. + +The dog does not stop. It ends Tom and Sam. They are gone. The dog is full. It walks away. It looks for more food. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a chubby dog with a red collar. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. + +"Look, a doggy!" Lily said. "Can we pet it?" + +Ben nodded. He liked dogs. He walked towards the dog. The dog ran to him and licked his face. Ben laughed. + +"Hi, doggy!" he said. "You are so cute and soft!" + +Lily followed Ben. She reached out her hand to touch the dog. But the dog did not like Lily. The dog growled and showed its teeth. Lily was scared. + +"Ben, the dog is angry!" she cried. "Let's go away!" + +But Ben did not hear her. He was busy hugging the dog. He did not recognize the dog was angry. He thought the dog was happy. + +The dog bit Ben's arm. Ben screamed. He let go of the dog. He saw blood on his arm. He felt pain. He cried. + +Lily ran to Ben. She saw his arm. She was sad. She hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben!" she said. "The dog was bad!" + +A man came running. He was the dog's owner. He saw what happened. He was shocked. + +"Oh no, I'm so sorry!" he said. "My dog is usually friendly. He must have been scared of something. Are you okay?" + +He took the dog away. He said he would call a doctor. He said he would pay for the damage. He said he was sorry again. + +But Ben was not okay. He had a big wound on his arm. He had to go to the hospital. He had to get stitches. He had to take medicine. He had to stay in bed for a long time. + +The result was that Ben did not like dogs anymore. He was afraid of them. He did not want to play with them. He did not want to go to the park. He did not want to see the chubby dog with the red collar ever again. He was sad. Lily was sad too. She missed her friend. She wished the dog had not been bad. She wished the day had been different. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big jar of sugar on a table. They wanted to taste it. + +"Let's talk to the lady and ask for some sugar," Lily said. + +"OK," Ben said. + +They walked to the table. The lady was busy talking to another lady. Lily and Ben waited for a moment. + +"Excuse me, lady, can we have some sugar, please?" Lily asked. + +The lady looked at them and smiled. "Sure, you can have some sugar. But be careful, it's very sweet. And don't spill it, it's very sticky." + +She gave them two spoons and opened the jar. Lily and Ben dipped their spoons in the sugar and put them in their mouths. It was very sweet. They liked it. + +They wanted more. They dipped their spoons again and again. The lady and the other lady were still talking. They did not see Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben ate too much sugar. They felt sick. Their mouths were sticky. Their tummies hurt. They wanted to stop. But they did not know how to say sorry. + +They tried to put the spoons back in the jar. But they were clumsy. They dropped the spoons. The jar tipped over. The sugar spilled on the table, on the floor, on their clothes. + +The lady and the other lady heard the noise. They turned around and saw the mess. They were angry. + +"What have you done?" the lady shouted. "You naughty children! You ruined my sugar! You made a big mess! Go away! Go away!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They ran away. They cried. They felt bad. They wished they had not eaten the sugar. They wished they had listened to the lady. They wished they had been good. +Ben likes to play with his blocks. He can make towers and bridges and cars with them. But sometimes he gets bored of his blocks. He wants to play with something else. + +One day, he finds a big box in his room. He opens it and sees many colorful pieces. They are different shapes and sizes. He sees a book with pictures of things he can make with the pieces. He wants to try. + +He picks up a piece and looks for another one that fits. He snaps them together. It makes a click sound. He likes the sound. He snaps more pieces together. He follows the book and makes a train. He is happy. He makes the train go choo-choo. + +He shows his mom his train. She smiles and says, "Wow, Ben, you made a train! That's amazing! You are very smart. You have success!" + +Ben feels proud. He likes his new toy. He thinks it is more fun than his blocks. He wants to make more things with the pieces. He does not feel bored anymore. He feels excited. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play pretend. Today they are acting like they are in a big city. They use boxes and chairs to make buildings and cars. They wear fancy hats and scarves to look like grown-ups. + +"Beep beep!" Ben says, as he drives his box car. "Watch out for the traffic, Lily!" + +Lily is walking on the sidewalk with her doll. She pretends to look at the shops and the people. She sees a red light and stops. She waits for the green light to cross the street. + +"Hello, Ben!" she says, when she sees her brother. "Where are you going?" + +"I'm going to the park," Ben says. "Do you want to come with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. "But we have to be careful. The city is very busy and noisy." + +They hold hands and look both ways. They cross the street when the light is green. They find a grassy spot and sit down. They have a picnic with their snacks and toys. + +They are happy and have fun. They like to act like they are in a big city. But they also like to be in their own backyard. +Tom and Sue were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked the same ones. They both wanted the red car, the blue ball, and the yellow doll. They did not want to share. They grabbed and pulled and shouted. + +"Give me the car! It is mine!" Tom said. + +"No, it is mine! You had it before!" Sue said. + +They made a lot of noise and mess. Their mom came and saw them. She was not happy. She said, "Stop fighting! You have to share your toys. You have enough for both of you. And look at this mess! You have to clean it up." + +Tom and Sue did not listen. They kept fighting. Their mom said, "If you don't stop and clean up, I will take away all your toys and give you only this gray rag to play with." + +Tom and Sue did not believe her. They thought she was joking. They said, "A gray rag? That is not a toy! That is boring! We don't want a gray rag!" + +Their mom said, "OK, then. You have five minutes to finish playing and clean up. Or you will see what happens." + +Tom and Sue did not care. They thought they had a lot of time. They kept playing and fighting. They did not finish. They did not clean up. + +Their mom came back after five minutes. She saw that they did not do what she said. She was very angry. She said, "That's it! You did not listen. You did not share. You did not finish. You did not clean up. Now you have no toys. Only this gray rag." + +She took away all their toys and put them in a big box. She gave them each a gray rag. She said, "This is your toy now. You can play with it until you learn to be nice and tidy." + +Tom and Sue were very sad. They looked at the gray rag. It was not fun. It was not colorful. It was not soft. It was not anything. They wished they had their toys back. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had shared and finished and cleaned up. + +They learned their lesson. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were bad. We want to be good. We want to share and finish and clean up. Can we have our toys back, please?" + +Their mom said, "I am glad you are sorry. I hope you mean it. You can have your toys back, but only if you promise to be nice and tidy from now on." + +Tom and Sue promised. They hugged their mom. They hugged each other. They got their toys back. They played with them nicely. They finished when it was time. They cleaned up after themselves. They were happy. They never fought over the gray rag again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. They want to swing on it. + +"Can I swing first?" Lily asks. + +"No, I want to swing first!" Ben says. + +They both run to the swing. They push and pull. They are very busy. They do not see the object on the ground. It is a rock. + +Lily falls on the rock. She hurts her head. She cries. Ben falls on the rock. He hurts his leg. He cries. + +The swing is empty. No one swings on it. Lily and Ben are sad. They have a bad day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mommy told him it was time for his nap. Timmy didn't want to take a nap, but he knew he had to listen to his mommy. + +As Timmy was falling asleep, he heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a car honking. Timmy wondered what was happening. He tried to get up, but he was too tired. He fell back asleep. + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy woke him up from his nap. She said, "Timmy, I have something to tell you. There was a car accident outside of the park. The driver didn't yield to the other car and they crashed. I'm sorry, but we can't go to the park for a little while." Timmy was sad, but he was glad he took his nap and was safe inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake. One day, she decided to make cookies with her mom. They mixed the flour, sugar, and eggs together in a big bowl. Lily loved to mix everything together with a big spoon. + +As they were mixing, Lily's mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The bowl is fragile and can break easily." Lily nodded and continued to mix the ingredients together. + +After they finished mixing, they put the cookie dough on a tray and put it in the oven. While they waited, Lily's mom said, "We need to drain the water from the sink." Lily helped her mom by turning the knob and watching the water go down the drain. + +Finally, the cookies were ready! Lily and her mom took them out of the oven and let them cool. They were delicious and Lily was so proud of herself for helping make them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to make things with glue. One day, Timmy wanted to make a picture with glue, but he couldn't find any. His mom said she would help him find some. + +They looked in the closet and found a bottle of glue, but it was very cold and hard to use. Timmy's mom said they could manage to warm it up by putting it in warm water. They did that, and the glue became easier to use. + +Timmy was very happy that they could manage to fix the glue. He made a beautiful picture with it and showed it to his mom. She was very proud of him. From then on, Timmy always made sure to keep his glue in a warm place so it wouldn't get cold again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play outside in the yard and chase butterflies. One day, Lily saw her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, walking by. Mrs. Johnson was an old lady who always smiled and waved at Lily. + +Lily felt eager to say hello to Mrs. Johnson, so she ran over to her. Mrs. Johnson was happy to see Lily and gave her a big hug. Lily loved the way Mrs. Johnson squeezed her tight. Mrs. Johnson then gave Lily some cookies that she baked and Lily thanked her. + +From that day on, Lily would always say hello to Mrs. Johnson when she saw her. They became good friends and would often sit outside and talk about their day. Lily loved her neighbor and was grateful for her kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the theater with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy and his parents went to see a play. The play was about a little bird who couldn't sleep. Timmy loved the play, but he was getting sleepy. + +"Mommy, can we go home now? I'm tired," Timmy said. + +"We can't leave yet, the play isn't over," said his mommy. + +Timmy was sad, he just wanted to go home and sleep. Suddenly, the lights in the theater went out. Timmy was scared. + +"Mommy, I can't see anything! Where did the light go?" Timmy asked. + +"It's okay, Timmy. The lights will come back on soon," said his daddy. + +After a few minutes, the lights came back on and the play continued. Timmy was happy again, and he fell asleep during the play. When the play was over, his mommy and daddy carried him home and put him in his cozy bed. Timmy slept soundly all night long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and dad. + +Lily saw the big waves in the water and asked her dad, "What is that?" + +"That's the tide," her dad replied. "It goes in and out, in and out." + +Lily thought it was a little boring to just watch the tide, so she decided to make some sandcastles. She took some wet sand and started to fold it into different shapes. + +Her mom saw what she was doing and said, "Wow, Lily, you're really good at folding the sand like that!" + +Lily smiled and kept making more sandcastles until the sun started to set. As they walked back to the car, Lily said, "I had so much fun at the beach today. Can we come back again soon?" + +Her parents smiled and said, "Of course we can, Lily. We love spending time with you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his friends. One day, they played a race to see who could run the fastest. Timmy ran and ran as fast as he could and he won the race! He felt very happy and proud of himself. + +After the race, Timmy and his friends went to play at the park. They saw a big chain on the ground. Timmy picked it up and showed it to his friends. They thought it was cool! Timmy pretended to be a superhero and used the chain as his special weapon. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom picked him up from the park. She asked him how his day was and Timmy said, "I was successful today! I won the race and I found a chain to play with." Timmy's mom was very proud of him too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a weird looking caterpillar crawling on a leaf. + +Lily called her mom and said, "Mommy, come see this weird bug!" Her mom came out and said, "That's a caterpillar, Lily. They turn into beautiful butterflies." + +Lily was so excited and wanted to record the caterpillar's journey. She grabbed her tablet and started recording. "Look, Mommy! I'm recording the caterpillar!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. We can watch it grow and turn into a butterfly together." Lily was so happy to have her mom by her side as they watched the caterpillar transform. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Pip. Pip had a thin body and colorful feathers. One day, Pip met a big bird named Bob. + +Bob said, "Wow, Pip! I admire your pretty feathers. They look so soft and shiny!" + +Pip felt happy and thanked Bob for the compliment. Then, Bob asked, "Can I have one of your feathers? I want to put it in my nest." + +Pip thought for a moment and said, "I'm sorry, Bob. I can't give you one of my feathers. They keep me warm and help me fly." + +Bob understood and said, "That's okay, Pip. I still think you're a great friend." + +From that day on, Pip and Bob played together and admired each other's unique qualities. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little bird. This bird was very smart and knew how to do many things. One day, the bird saw a big tree with lots of yummy fruits. But there was a problem, the tree was too tall for the bird to reach the fruits. + +The bird thought for a while and came up with a plan. It asked a kind monkey to permit it to ride on its back. The monkey agreed and the bird hopped on its back. The monkey climbed the tree and the bird happily ate the fruits it wanted. + +From that day on, the bird and the monkey became good friends. They helped each other and had lots of fun together. The clever bird learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help and that friends can make things easier. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who found an egg. The bird was very happy and wanted to take care of the egg. The bird was very wise and knew that the egg needed to be kept warm. So, the bird decided to wrap the egg in some leaves to keep it warm. + +The bird sat on the egg and waited for it to hatch. But one day, a big animal came and scared the little bird away. The animal saw the egg and thought it looked tasty, so it ate it all up. The little bird was very sad because it never got to see what was inside the egg. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her rubber duck in the bathtub. One day, her friend Timmy came to visit her. "Can I play with your rubber duck?" Timmy asked. Lily said, "Yes, I can offer it to you." Timmy was happy and played with the rubber duck for a little while. + +Suddenly, Timmy accidentally dropped the rubber duck and it went down the drain. Lily was sad and said, "Oh no, my rubber duck is gone forever!" Timmy said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to lose it." But Lily was still upset and cried. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite one was a pinwheel. One day, Lily went outside to play with her pinwheel, but it was very windy. The pinwheel wouldn't stand up straight and kept falling over. + +Lily tried to make it stand by putting it in the ground, but it still wouldn't stay up. She got upset and started to cry. But then her mommy came outside and told her to be calm. She showed Lily how to hold the pinwheel and make it spin in the wind. + +Lily was so happy! She watched the pinwheel spin and spin, and she felt calm again. She realized that sometimes things don't stand up the way we want them to, but that's okay. We can always find a way to make them work and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One Tuesday, she went to the park and saw her friend Timmy. Timmy had a big bag of candy and Lily wanted some. "Can I have some candy, please?" Lily asked. Timmy shrugged and said, "Sure, I'm feeling generous today." + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You are the best friend ever!" They sat on the swings and ate candy together. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big, scary dog. Lily got scared and asked Timmy, "What should we do?" Timmy shrugged again and said, "Let's run away!" They ran as fast as they could and the dog chased them. Finally, they made it to safety and Lily said, "That was so scary, but I'm glad we have each other." +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens lived in a cozy house with her owner, Lily. One day, Lily noticed that Mittens had fleas. She decided to give Mittens a bath and put special medicine on her fur to get rid of the fleas. + +After the bath, Lily made some soup for dinner. She asked Mittens to help her stir the soup. Mittens used her paws to stir the soup and it smelled delicious. But when they sat down to eat, they noticed something unusual in the soup. It was a flea! Mittens had accidentally stirred a flea into the soup. + +Lily quickly took the flea out of the soup and threw it away. They were both surprised and a little grossed out. From then on, they made sure to check the soup carefully before eating it. Mittens was happy to have helped stir the soup, but she didn't want to stir any more fleas into it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brown teddy bear that she loved to hug. One day, Lily's mom gave her a spoon to eat her soup. The spoon was shiny and silver. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I want a brown spoon like my teddy bear." + +Her mom replied, "Okay, let's go find a brown spoon for you." + +Lily and her mom went to the store and found a brown spoon. Lily was very happy and said, "I love my brown spoon, it's like my teddy bear!" + +When they got home, Lily sat down in her seat and ate her soup with her new brown spoon. She felt very grown-up using a spoon like mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with flowers on it. One day, Lily's mom lit a candle and put it on the table. Lily wanted to see the candle up close, so she asked her mom if she could sit on her lap. Her mom said yes, and Lily sat down. She looked at the candle and thought it was so pretty. But her mom reminded her to be careful and not touch the flame. Lily nodded and enjoyed looking at the pretty candle while sitting on her mom's lap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cool child named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him to be careful and lock the door behind him when he went out to play. + +Timmy went outside to play with his friends, but he forgot to lock the door. Later that day, a bad man came and stole some of Timmy's toys from inside the house. + +When Timmy came back inside, he saw that his toys were gone. He asked his mom what happened and she explained that he forgot to lock the door. Timmy felt sad and realized that he needed to listen to his mom and be responsible. From that day on, he always remembered to lock the door and keep his things safe. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and be responsible. If you forget to lock the door, bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, a little duck was walking by the river. The duck saw some fish swimming in the river and wanted to play with them. So, the little duck entered the river and swam with the fish. The duck was so happy and felt ready to play all day long. But then, the duck saw a big wave coming and got scared. The duck quickly went back to the shore and felt safe again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Halloween because he got to dress up in a costume and get lots of candy. Timmy's mom took him to the store to order his Halloween costume. Timmy was very excited to see all the different costumes. + +As they walked down the aisle, Timmy saw a spooky skeleton costume. It was very loud and scary-looking. Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to try it on, but Timmy shook his head no. He was too scared. + +But on Halloween night, Timmy saw lots of other kids wearing the same skeleton costume. They looked so cool and scary. Timmy wished he had ordered the skeleton costume after all. + +Next year, when Timmy's mom took him to the store to order his Halloween costume, he knew exactly what he wanted. He asked for the spooky skeleton costume, and he wore it proudly on Halloween night. And he got lots of candy, too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in the west with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She played on the swings and the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend Tommy. Tommy was her best friend, but he moved away a long time ago. "Tommy!" Lily shouted. "I miss you!" + +Tommy smiled and said, "I miss you too, Lily. But I'm happy to see you now." They played together and had fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily felt bitter. She didn't want to say goodbye to Tommy again. + +"Can Tommy come over to play tomorrow?" Lily asked her mommy. "Of course, sweetie," her mommy said. Lily was happy again and she knew she wouldn't miss Tommy for too long. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very curious and liked to explore. One day, he saw a group of birds flying in the sky and he wanted to join them. + +"Hello, birds! Can Benny join you?" he asked. + +"Of course, Benny! We would love to have you join us," replied the birds. + +So, Benny hopped and jumped and finally, he was able to fly with the birds. He was so happy! + +But then, Benny realized that he had to go back home. He tried to escape from the birds, but he didn't know how. "How can I escape from the birds?" he thought. + +Suddenly, he remembered his friend, the wise old owl. "I'll ask the wise old owl for help!" he said. + +So, he went to the wise old owl and asked for help. The wise old owl told him, "Benny, you were foolish to try and escape from the birds. You should have just asked them to take you back home." + +Benny felt silly for not thinking of that before. He thanked the wise old owl and went back to the birds. "Excuse me, birds. Can you please take me back home?" he asked. + +"Of course, Benny!" replied the birds. + +And so, Benny learned that it's always better to ask for help than to try and escape on his own. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mom in the kitchen. One day, his mom was making a cake and she asked Timmy to help her. She gave him a spoon to mix the batter in the mixer. Timmy was so excited to help his mom. + +But then, Timmy accidentally put too much flour in the mixer. The mixer started to spin so fast that the batter started to shrink. Timmy's mom was not happy, but she remained calm. She told Timmy that it's okay to make mistakes and that they can fix it together. + +Timmy learned that it's important to listen and pay attention when helping others. He also learned that it's okay to make mistakes as long as you stay calm and work together to fix them. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always be careful when helping his mom in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking on a path through the forest, looking for her lost kitten. Suddenly, she saw a jolly man with a big smile on his face. + +"Hello, little girl," said the man. "What are you looking for?" + +"I'm looking for my kitten," replied Lily. "Have you seen her?" + +The man shook his head. "I haven't seen her, but I can help you find her. Follow me." + +Lily followed the man down the path, but she started to get scared because it was getting dark. "I want to go home now," she said. + +The man led her back to her house and said, "I hope you find your kitten. Thank you for letting me help you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while playing, she saw a little bird that fell from its nest. It was chirping and looked very sad. + +Lily wanted to help the bird, but she didn't know how. Suddenly, she saw an amazing angel with big white wings. The angel said, "Don't worry, little one. I will rescue the bird for you." + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, angel!" The angel picked up the bird and put it back in its nest. The little bird was so happy to be back with its family. + +Lily said to the angel, "You are amazing! Thank you for helping the bird." The angel smiled and said, "I'm happy to help. Remember, if you ever need help, just call for me." + +Lily hugged the angel and went back to playing with her friends. She felt happy knowing that there was an angel who could rescue her if she ever needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a cactus and wanted to touch it. His mom told him not to touch it because it was prickly and could hurt him. + +Timmy forgot what his mom said and touched the cactus. Ouch! It hurt a lot. His mom had to take out the prickles from his hand. + +After that, Timmy learned to listen to his mom. He didn't want to get hurt again. He also realized that touching the cactus was a messy mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She had a big heart and loved to give her toys to her friends. One day, Lily found a magnet on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it closely. She wondered what it could do. + +Lily remembered that her mom had a big box of toys in the closet. She ran to the closet and tried to open the door, but it was too heavy for her. She asked her mom for help and together they opened the door. Inside the box, Lily found a toy car that she wanted to give to her friend, Timmy. + +Lily used the magnet to pick up the toy car and bring it to Timmy's house. Timmy was very happy and thanked Lily for her generous gift. From that day on, Lily loved to use the magnet to help her friends and make them smile. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a lovely pair of boots that he liked to wear when he played outside. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While he was playing, he accidentally fell into a big hole. He was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Timmy's friend saw him fall and quickly ran to get help. They went to Timmy's house and told his mom what happened. Timmy's mom called the fire department to come and save him. The firefighters arrived with a ladder and were able to rescue Timmy from the hole. + +Timmy was so happy to be safe and back with his mom. He hugged her and thanked his friend for helping him. He also realized that his lovely boots had gotten dirty from the fall, but he didn't mind because he was just happy to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to swim. One day, she went to the pool with her mom and saw a cute little duck swimming in the water. Lily wanted to play with the duck, so she asked her mom, "Can I please request to play with the cute duck?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful not to scare it." Lily slowly swam towards the duck and said, "Hi there, little duck. Do you want to play with me?" The duck quacked happily and swam towards Lily. + +They played together for a while, but then Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to the duck and promised to come back and play again soon. From that day on, Lily always looked for the cute duck whenever she went swimming. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books from the library. One day, he went to the library and found a wild book with a scary cover. He wanted to read it, but it was too scary for him. So, he asked the librarian to remove it from the library. The librarian was kind and removed the book for Timmy. Timmy was happy and found a nice book to read instead. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom offered her some lotion to put on her hands. Lily said, "No thank you, Mommy. I don't want lotion." + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy noticed that Lily's hands were very dry. He said, "Lily, your hands look dry. Do you want some lotion?" Lily thought about it and said, "Yes, please. Thank you for offering, Timmy." + +After putting on the lotion, Lily felt much better. She was alert and ready to play. Timmy said, "I'm glad I could help you, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "Me too, Timmy. You're a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to bake. She had an oven that she used to make yummy treats for her family. But one day, the oven broke! The mommy was sad because she couldn't bake anymore. + +Her little girl saw that the mommy was sad and asked why. The mommy explained that the oven was broken and she couldn't bake anymore. The little girl said, "Don't worry mommy, we can fix it!" + +So, they called a man who knew how to fix ovens. He came and fixed the oven, and the mommy was so happy! She baked lots of treats and they all finished them together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. "What's that noise?" she asked herself. + +Lily followed the sound and found a giant. The giant was very big and had a kind face. "Hello, little girl," said the giant in a compassionate voice. "What brings you to the forest?" + +"I was just taking a walk," replied Lily. "What were you doing that made such a loud noise?" + +"Oh, I was just chopping some wood for my fire," said the giant. "Would you like to help me?" + +Lily was happy to help the giant and they spent the rest of the day chopping wood together. From that day on, Lily and the giant became good friends and would often go on walks in the forest together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his dog, Max. One day, Timmy found a shiny red ball in the park. He was so excited to play with it! + +As Timmy was playing with his ball, he saw a butterfly flying by. He tried to catch it, but it flew away. Timmy then saw a bird singing in a tree. He listened to the bird's song and felt happy. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom taught him a new word. She said it was a harmless word, which meant it wouldn't hurt anyone's feelings. Timmy was excited to learn a new word and couldn't wait to use it. He went to bed that night feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, Timmy saw a big hill that he wanted to climb. But he was scared because it was very steep. + +Timmy's mom saw him looking at the hill and said, "I encourage you to try and climb it, Timmy. You can do it!" Timmy felt brave and started to climb. His feet were moving up and down, up and down. When he got to the top, he looked down and saw the sun shining on his yellow shoes. He felt proud of himself for being so brave. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that he could do anything if he tried hard enough. He loved to climb hills and run around with his yellow shoes. And whenever he felt scared or unsure, he remembered his mom's words and felt encouraged to keep going. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique toy that she loved very much. It was a little bunny with fluffy ears. + +One day, Lily's mom told her to put the bunny in a lock box to keep it safe. But Lily forgot where she put the key. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She started to panic and cry. + +Lily's mom tried to help her find the key but they couldn't. Lily was so sad that she couldn't play with her bunny anymore. She went to bed feeling very upset. + +The next day, Lily's mom found the key in the laundry. She was so happy and went to tell Lily. But when they opened the lock box, they saw that the bunny was gone. Someone had taken it. Lily was heartbroken and cried even more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved sunflowers. She had a big orange sunflower in her garden that made her very happy. One day, she decided to design a special hat with sunflowers on it. She picked some sunflowers and worked hard to make the hat pretty. + +But then, a bad thing happened. A big storm came and destroyed all the sunflowers in the garden. The little girl was very sad and cried a lot. She didn't want to wear the hat anymore because it reminded her of the sunflowers that were gone. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to march around the house with her toy drum. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a long walk to the park. + +Lily was excited and asked, "Can I bring my drum to march with?" + +Her mom said yes and they started their walk. On the way, they saw a big parade with people marching and playing instruments. Lily enjoyed watching them and wished she could join in. + +When they finally arrived at the park, Lily saw a group of kids playing with instruments. She ran over and asked if she could join. They said yes and Lily was so happy. She played her drum and marched around with the other kids. + +At the end of the day, Lily's mom said, "I'm glad you enjoyed your long walk and got to march with your drum." + +Lily smiled and said, "Me too! Can we do it again tomorrow?" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved very much. It was a fragile doll with pretty clothes. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily wanted to give her friend a toy to play with. She thought about giving her the fragile doll, but she was worried her friend might break it. Instead, Lily gave her friend a toy car to play with. They had so much fun playing together! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he took his favorite car and drove it to the park. At the park, he saw a big slide and decided to go down it. But when he got to the bottom, his car got stuck between two rods. Timmy tried to pull it out, but it was too tight. He asked his mom for help and together they were able to get the car out. Timmy was so happy that he could play with his car again. He thanked his mom and they went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, she lost her favorite toy while playing in the sand. She searched and searched but couldn't find it. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Where is my toy? I can't find it." Her mommy replied, "Let's search together, we will find it." So, they searched everywhere on the beach. They looked under the sand, in the water, and behind the rocks. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her toy in the naughty dog's mouth. She shouted, "Hey, that's mine! Give it back!" The dog dropped the toy and ran away. Lily was happy to have found her toy and thanked her mommy for helping her search. From that day on, she made sure to keep her toy close to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she found a tiny bug crawling on her arm. She recognized it as a ladybug and gently let it crawl onto a leaf. + +As she continued to walk, she saw a big tree with a bird's nest in it. She climbed up to take a closer look and saw the baby birds inside. They were so small, only an inch long! She was careful not to touch them, so she wouldn't hurt them. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play, but she didn't want to share her toys. Her friend felt sad because Lily was being selfish. Lily realized she was wrong and apologized. From then on, they played together and had fun! +Once upon a time, there was a goat named Billy. Billy lived on a farm with his friends, the chickens and cows. Billy had a shiny coat and was very proud of it. One day, a new goat named Sammy arrived at the farm. Sammy had an even shinier coat than Billy, and all the other animals were envious of him. + +Billy felt sad and wanted to talk to Sammy, but he didn't know how to. So, he went to the corner of the farm and whispered to himself. Suddenly, Sammy heard Billy whispering and came over to say hello. They became friends and Billy wasn't envious of Sammy anymore. From that day on, they played together and had lots of fun on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emma. Emma was very pretty and had a beautiful face. One day, Lily saw Emma playing with her friends and got jealous because she wanted to play too. + +Lily went up to Emma and said, "Can I play with you and your friends?" Emma said, "Sure, you can join us!" Lily was happy and her face lit up with a big smile. + +They played games and had fun together. Lily was happy she got to play with Emma and her friends. From that day on, Lily was never jealous of Emma's pretty face because she knew that Emma loved her and wanted to play with her too. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She had a big party coming up, but she was too scared to invite anyone. Her mommy said, "Lily, if you don't invite anyone, nobody will come to your party." + +Lily didn't want to be punished by having no friends at her party, so she made a list of people to invite. She wrote their names on pretty invitations and gave them out at school. Everyone was happy to be invited and said they would come. + +On the day of the party, Lily was still feeling shy. But when her friends arrived, they made her feel better. They played games, ate cake, and had lots of fun. Lily was so happy that she invited her friends over again the next week. And this time, she wasn't shy at all! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. But every evening, her mommy would say, "Lily, it's time to bathe!" Lily didn't like taking baths because she thought they were boring. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to visit a big place called a university. Lily didn't know what a university was, but she could tell from her mommy's smile that it was going to be fun. They drove for a long time and finally arrived at the university. There were lots of big buildings and lots of people walking around. + +Lily and her mommy went inside one of the buildings and met a nice lady who showed them around. They saw lots of interesting things, but Lily's favorite was a room filled with toys. She played and played until it was time to go back home. + +On the way back, Lily felt sad. She missed the toys and the nice lady at the university. But then she remembered something her mommy had said earlier. "We can come back to the university another day!" Lily smiled and felt happy again. She knew she would get to play with the toys and see the nice lady again. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety loved to play with his birdie friends all day long. But one day, Tweety's mom said, "Tweety, it's time to work. You need to help me make our nest stronger." + +Tweety didn't want to work. He wanted to play with his friends. But his mom said, "If we don't work, our nest will be helpless and we won't have a safe place to live." + +So Tweety and his mom worked hard to make their nest stronger. They gathered sticks and twigs and put them together. When they were done, Tweety's mom said, "Great job, Tweety! Now it's time for lunch." + +Tweety realized that working hard was important. He felt proud of himself for helping his mom and making their nest stronger. From that day on, Tweety worked hard every day and never felt helpless again. +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit. He lived in a garden full of carrots and lettuce. The rabbit was very intelligent, and he knew how to find the tastiest vegetables in the garden. + +One day, the rabbit saw a bird flying high in the sky. He wanted to fly too! So, he decided to dive into a pile of leaves to practice. He hoped that by practicing, he would become a good flyer. + +As the rabbit was diving, he heard a loud noise. It was the farmer coming to check on his garden. The rabbit quickly hopped away, hiding behind a bush. He didn't want the farmer to catch him eating his vegetables! From that day on, the rabbit continued to practice his dives in secret, dreaming of one day soaring through the sky like the bird he had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a little boy named Max. Max had a red balloon and Lily wanted to play with it. Max said, "I will give you my balloon if you give me a kiss." + +Lily didn't know what a kiss was, but she thought it sounded nice. She asked her mommy what a kiss was and her mommy said, "A kiss is when you touch your lips to someone else's lips." Lily thought that sounded fun, so she gave Max a kiss and he gave her the balloon. + +Lily was so happy with her new balloon that she wanted to count to see what number it was. She counted to three and then said, "I'm ready to play!" Max and Lily played with the balloon all day long and had so much fun. They even gave each other more kisses because they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play on the beach. One day, he found a special shell that was different from all the others. It was unique because it had a pretty pattern and was very shiny. Timmy was so happy to have found it and he showed it to all his friends. + +The next day, Timmy wanted to show his special shell to his friends again, but he forgot where he had left it. He looked all over the beach but couldn't find it. He even asked his friends to help him look, but they couldn't find it either. + +Feeling sad, Timmy decided to take a boat to an island where he had heard there were lots of special shells. When he got there, he found so many different kinds of shells, but he still couldn't find one that was as unique as the one he had lost. As he was about to give up, he stumbled upon a hidden treasure chest filled with shiny, unique shells. Timmy was overjoyed and brought one back home to show his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Marie who loved hugs. Marie was very excited because it was almost holiday time. It was the time of year when friends and family would come together to hug and celebrate. + +On the morning of the holiday, Marie opened presents. One of the presents was especially fragile. Marie carefully unwrapped it and found a beautiful porcelain doll inside. She was so happy! Marie hugged the doll and thanked her parents for the special gift. + +That afternoon, Marie and her family hugged as they celebrated the holiday together. Marie carefully held the fragile doll in her arms against her chest and hugged it tight. The beautiful doll smiled in the warmth of Marie's embrace. + +Marie loved her new doll, and that holiday became her favorite memory of hugs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a house with his family. One day, his mommy said it was time to unpack. The little boy was excited and he helped his mommy unpack a big box. Inside the box, there was a surprise. It was a chicken! The chicken was really rare and it was the most special chicken that the little boy had ever seen. + +The mommy told the little boy to be very nice to the chicken and to look after it. The little boy was very happy with his special chicken and named it Rosie. + +Every day, the little boy fed Rosie and watched her run and play in the garden. His mommy said Rosie was one of a kind and that she was very rare. The little boy was so happy to have a special friend like Rosie. + +The little boy and Rosie had lots of fun playing together every day and soon he couldn't imagine life without her. He loved his rare chicken, Rosie, and she always brought a smile to his face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was very small and loved to explore the world. One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She got down on her hands and knees and started to crawl. + +The world she found was a big and messy place. Everywhere she looked there was something new and exciting to explore. She found a big tree, some furry animals, and lots of other exciting things. + +Amy kept crawling and before long she was tired and ready to go home. She was so tired that she fell asleep right there in the messy world. + +When she woke up, she was surrounded by her family and friends. They were all happy to see her safe and sound. Amy had had a great adventure and she couldn't wait to go back and explore the messy world again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jo. Jo wanted to go to university to learn special things. One day, Jo's mom and dad reminded her that she was going to university the next day. Jo was so happy and couldn't wait to go! + +The next day, Jo woke up ready to go. She was so excited, she put on her best dress and went to the university. + +When Jo got to the university, however, she was surprised! It was so dull and not what she was expecting. She thought that university would be a fun and exciting place. + +But even though it was dull, Jo's mom and dad reminded her that she could still learn special things. Jo decided to stay and it wasn't so bad after all. She even made some new friends and learned new things. + +In the end, Jo was glad that her mom and dad had reminded her to go to university - even if it was a bit dull. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane who was three years old. She was sitting at the kitchen table with her mum. + +"What shall we have for dinner tonight, Jane?" asked mum. + +"Pasta," said Jane. + +So they cooked up a big batch of different kinds of pasta. After the pasta was ready, Jane got to eat the very first piece. She put it in her mouth and started counting. + +"One. Two. Three. Yum!" + +Jane was so excited to eat the different kinds of pasta that she had made. She put more pieces in her bowl and kept counting. + +"Four. Five. Six. Yummy!" + +Jane's mum had to laugh at how happy Jane was. She was enjoying every single bite. + +When the pasta was all finished, Jane's tummy was full and she was very happy. She had eaten the different kinds of pasta and had a great time counting in between each bite. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mike. He was very excited about taking a bath. He ran to the bathtub and yelled, "Yay!" when he saw it. He jumped right in and laughed. He put in some toys, like ducks and boats, and made bubbles in the water. He was so excited that he even forgot to bring his towel. Still, he didn't care! He kept playing and splashing in the tub until he was all clean and tired. After he was done, he dried off with a fluffy towel and said, "Good night!" +Once there was a girl named Lucy. Every week she liked to go to the park and explore. One day, Lucy and her mom went to the park and saw a big tree. Lucy wanted to climb the tree but her mom said it wasn't allowed. Lucy got very sad and started to cry. + +But then, something amazing happened. The tree spoke to Lucy and said it would be okay to climb. Lucy was very surprised and didn't believe it. Her mom said it was true, it was ok to climb the tree. + +Lucy joyfully climbed the tree and explored. Each week, Lucy and her mom returned to the park and the tree was always flexible about Lucy climbing it. Lucy was so happy to be able to climb the tree every week and her mom was glad that Lucy was so happy. This was their special time together and Lucy learned to believe that anything was possible. +Mum had a pet. It was small and furry. It made lots of noise when it was happy. + +Every day, Mum would spend time playing with the pet. She would cuddle it and bring it outside for walks. + +One day, the pet felt very heavy. Mum’s arms were getting tired from holding it. That’s when she realised it had grown bigger! It had grown into a big, heavy pet. + +Mum loved her pet very much. Every day she still spends time playing with it. But now she needs help carrying it around. It's too heavy for her arms! +Sam was a very enthusiastic boy who loved to collect things. Whenever he saw an interesting sign, he asked his mom if he could keep it. + +One day, Sam and his mom went to the park. Sam was very excited, looking around for something to collect. He saw a big, yellow sign and pointed to it. His mom said that he could keep the sign if wanted. + +Sam and his mom walked over to the sign, and Sam carefully picked it up. He was so happy to have a new item to add to his collection. He thanked his mom and they continued walking around the park. + +Back at home, Sam proudly showed his new sign to his dad. He had been so eager to collect it, and now he was very proud to have it in his collection. + +Sam and his family enjoyed looking through all of his collections together. Sam was always so enthusiastic about it, and it always made them smile. +Once there was a smart girl who loved to change things. She would always add something here and there to make it cooler. + +One day she found a broken bike in the street. She knew she could make it cooler, so she got to work. She added some sparkles, a new seat and a bell. + +The bike looked great. She couldn’t wait to ride it. As she hopped on the newly added seat, she couldn’t believe how awesome it felt. + +From then on, she would always add something special to everything she had. She was the smartest girl and always knew how to make things cooler. +Once upon a time there lived two brothers - Timmy and Tommy. Timmy was always jealous of Tommy as Tommy had lots of friends and people who liked him. One day Timmy was so angry at Tommy he demanded they get something to drink. Tommy foolishly agreed. + +The brothers went to the kitchen and Timmy gave Tommy a cup of juice. Unknown to Tommy, the juice was actually poisoned. Tommy took a sip and it tasted yucky, so he realised it was spoiled. Timmy laughed and said "haha, now you're gonna be sick Tommy!" Tommy was very upset and demanded Timmy give him something else to drink. + +Timmy thought very quickly and gave Tommy a cup of warm milk. Tommy was relieved as he knew warm milk was delicious. Tommy drank the warm milk and was very happy. He went outside to play with his friends and never drank anything without checking it carefully again. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy nut. He was brown and round, and was so clumsy that he couldn't do anything himself. He was very frustrated and often felt like he couldn't do anything. + +One day he had an idea. He imagined that he could be a superhero. He imagined having superpowers like a hawk, so he could fly around and help everyone. He imagined that he could use his nut powers to help those in need. + +He started to fly around and was so excited. He was able to help people in need and used his nut powers to help them. Everyone was so glad that he was there to help. He was so proud of himself and all of his new abilities. + +The clumsy nut went on more and more adventures and helped others any way he could. He was loved by everyone he encountered and was so proud of his nutty superpowers! +Once upon a time, there was a fox. The fox was very enthusiastic and always wanted to play. One day, the fox thought it was a good idea to go explore the woods. Although they were a bit scary, the fox was eager to see what he could find. He walked through the woods, thinking he might find an adventure. As he looked around, he spotted an old tree. Suddenly, he heard the sound of birds singing. He was so happy to have found such a beautiful place. As he continued to explore, the fox found a cozy little den. He decided to make it his home, and later he invited some of his animal friends to join him. The fox was so enthusiastic about his new home, and he thought about how lucky he was to have discovered such a beautiful place. +Once upon a time, there was a sad frog. He lived in a pond near the woods. Everyday he wished he had a friend to play with but none of the other animals wanted to talk to him. One day, the frog saw a big dragonfly land on the water's edge. The dragonfly was so happy and beautiful that the frog wanted to say hello, so he hopped over. But the dragonfly was too scared and he slapped the frog on the head! The frog couldn't believe it and he felt so sad. He hopped away and went back to the pond. From that day on, he was never so brave again and stayed in the pond, all alone. +There was once a little girl named Molly who was very cheerful. Every day, she had a plan. She would jump out of bed, stretch her arms and dance! Then, she would choose a special dress to wear. + +Molly always had lots of fun picking out her dress for the day. She would twirl and spin in front of the mirror and try on different outfits. Then she would choose the most cheerful color to wear. + +When Molly put on her favorite bright and colorful dress, she was so proud. She would smile and twirl and she was always ready to go. + +No matter what the day brought, Molly was always cheerful. Her wonderful dress and plan made every day special. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy jeep. It zoomed and zipped around the town all day long. The driver of the jeep was a friendly lady and she liked to take people for rides. + +One day, a little red haired boy came to her jeep. He wanted to go for a ride. The lady asked him where he wanted to go. The boy said he wanted to go to the beach. + +So the lady smiled, hopped in the jeep and drove very quickly to the beach. On the way, they saw lots of animals and pretty flowers. + +At the beach, the lady and the boy had lots of fun! They built sandcastles and played tag with the waves. When it started to get dark, the lady drove back in the jeep. They had a lovely evening, both smiling and laughing. + +The next day, the little red haired boy went back to the lady in her jeep. He wanted to go for another ride. The lady was happy to take the boy on another zip in the jeep. +One day, a daddy and his daughter went to the park. It was full of trees, grass, and sunshine. The daddy helped his daughter onto the swings and the two of them laughed and smiled. + +Next, they went to the slide. It was so fast and fun! The daughter laughed when she went down the slide. + +After that, they went to the pond. They saw some ducks paddling around the pond. The daddy and his daughter watched the ducks, feeling safe and happy. + +Finally, they went to the sandbox. It was full of harmless sand that felt so nice in their hands. They made castles, bridges, and things. It was so much fun! + +After they finished playing, they packed up their things and went home. They had a great day in the park. +Sally and her Daddy were going to the park. On their way, Sally got very excited when she saw a helicopter in the sky. Daddy said "Sally, I will pay for you to go on a helicopter ride one day, wouldn't that be fun?" + +Sally replied "Yes, Daddy! I want to ride in the helicopter!" + +At the park, Daddy bought Sally an ice cream. She was so excited that she almost dropped it when she saw the helicopter again. It flew very low, so she could see it clearly. It was a terrible sight to see. + +When they got home, Sally asked Daddy "When can I go on the helicopter ride?" Daddy smiled and said "Soon, Sally. When I can pay for it." + +Sally smiled and said "OK Daddy, I'm looking forward to it!" +Davey was looking for something. He searched all through the house but he couldn't find it. Everywhere he looked, he saw things he didn't want. He looked in the kitchen and saw his toy cars, but that wasn't what he was looking for. He looked in the bedroom and saw his blankie, but that wasn't it either. Finally he looked in the fridge and there it was! + +It was a regular banana! He was so excited to find it. He wanted to eat it for breakfast and searched for it all over the house. He grabbed the banana and held it tight. It was so yellow and full of goodness! + +He took a few bites and enjoyed the sweetness of the banana. After his tasty breakfast he was so full and happy. He even had enough energy to go for a bike ride. What a great way to start the day! +Mummy was walking down the street when she saw a puppy. It was a cute puppy and it was wagging its tail. Mummy decided to pull the puppy towards her, to keep it safe. + +Mummy picked up the puppy and held it close. The puppy was so happy. It gave Mummy lots of love and licks. + +Mummy took the puppy to her house and gave it a safe and comfortable bed. The puppy was so cozy and it slept all day. + +At night, Mummy would pull the puppy out of its bed. They would go for a walk together and the puppy loved it. When they got back home, they would play games and Mummy would pull on the puppy's tail. + +The puppy was so happy with its safe home and new mummy. They were always together, enjoying life and feeling safe. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Joe and Sarah. Joe and Sarah were looking for something tasty and fun to do. Joe suggested they try something different. He suggested they make a lime drink. + +Sarah thought it was a great idea. She found some limes and together they added it to some water and sugar. Then, they added a pinch of something special for flavor - it was a bit spicy! + +Joe and Sarah stirred the drink together and waited for it to cool. When it was ready, they took a sip. Yum! It was sweet and sour, and a little bit spicy. It was delicious! + +Joe and Sarah had an amazing time drinking their special lime drink. They even suggested to their moms that they make it again soon. +Once upon a time there was a big rope. It was so long that it stretched across a whole field. One day, a little girl decided to play with it. She held one end of the rope while her friend held the other one. Together they ran around in circles, laughing and having fun. + +When they got tired, they decided to rest and lay down beside the rope. The sun was warm and the green grass was so soft that they quickly fell asleep. When they awoke, they realized that the rope was gone! + +They looked all over but couldn't figure out where it had gone. Finally, the little girl had an idea. She told her friend to look up in the sky. Sure enough, there was the big rope tied around a big, white cloud. The little girl had been so playful that she had thrown the rope so high that it had reached the sky! + +The girls smiled and waved at the cloud. They didn't know how it would come down, but they were excited to find out. They both decided to rest and wait for whatever would happen next. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. On the farm, there was a pig. The pig was very heavy. Every day, the pig tried to dig a hole. He tried and tried, but the hole was always too small. + +One day, the farmer had an idea. He asked his son to help the pig. So the farmer's son asked the pig if he wanted help. The pig was happy, so he said yes. + +The farmer's son and the pig tried together to dig a hole. The farmer and the pig took turns digging. They tried, and tried until suddenly, the hole was big enough! The pig was very happy, so he made a happy oink. + +The farmer and his son smiled at the pig. They were very proud of the pig for trying so hard. From then on, the pig knew that when he tried, he could do anything. +Once there was a girl called Anna. She was three years old and very curious. One day Anna decided to go for a walk. + +While she was walking, she saw a colorful door. Anna was so excited that she wanted to enter. With her small hand she opened the door and stepped inside. + +Once she was inside, Anna saw a world of colors. There were reds, blues, yellows, greens and many more colors. She even found a colorful rainbow. + +Anna wanted to explore. She went to the left and found a huge tree with a bird nest on the top. Anna was surprised by the colors the bird had. She was having so much fun. + +After a while, Anna decided to go back home. She said goodbye to the colors and left with a huge smile on her face. +Once there was a brave boy. He wanted to have a mighty adventure. + +So he gathered a long rope. He tied it to his bedpost and held it tight. He put on his helmet and grabbed his sword. + +He opened the window and tied the rope around his waist. He was about to start his journey. + +With a strong tug, he started to climb the rope. Higher and higher he went. As he looked down he felt mighty. + +When he reached the top, he looked around. There were dragons and castles but he didn't see a way back. + +But he had a plan. With the rope he started to slide back down. The rope was his way home. + +He laughed out loud and said, "I am so brave!" +Once upon a time, there was a very special knob on the wall that no one had ever seen before. Everyone was very curious, wondering what the knob did. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy asked her mom what the knob was. Her mom smiled and explained that it was a door knob. She said that when you turn the big pink knob, it would open the door. + +Lucy was so excited that she ran to the door and tried to turn the knob. But the knob wouldn't turn no matter how hard she tried. She looked back at her mom with a disappointed frown. + +Her mom came to the door and explained that the knob needed to be turned the other way. Lucy tried again and the door opened! Her face lit up with excitement and she thanked her mom. + +From that day on, Lucy was able to open the door whenever she wanted. She would turn the big pink knob and go outside to play. The knob made it so easy for her to open the door! +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl called Sally. Sally liked nothing more than to eat rice. + +Every day, Sally's mommy would cook her a big bowl of yummy rice. Sally would slurp it all up with lots of smiles. + +Sometimes, Sally would invite her friends to come and eat with her. They all liked the cooked rice, and they played together. + +One day, Sally saw something strange in the rice. When she stirred it with her spoon she noticed that it was a tiny, sparkly gem. She was instantly very excited. + +Sally showed her mommy the gem and her mommy said "Sally! You've found a special gem. You must keep it safe and make sure you recognize it when you see it again." + +Sally took the gem, put it in a safe place, and promised that she would always recognize it. + +After that day, Sally let out lots of happy laughter when she ate her rice. +One day, a little girl went to the farm. She saw a beautiful pan of water. She leaned over it to take a closer look, and saw many shiny fish swimming inside. She smiled as she watched them gracefully move around the pan. + +She then heard some noise and looked up. On the farthest side of the pan, a big brown cow was leaning over it. Its long tongue stretched out until it touched the water. The girl laughed as she watched the cow drink from the pan of water. + +Eventually, when the cow finished drinking, the girl went closer to the pan and peered inside. She saw the fishes swimming around and thought they were very beautiful. After taking a long look, she smiled and walked away, happy to have seen such a beautiful sight. +Once upon a time, there was a light hockey. It was so shiny and sparkling, everyone wanted to grab it. + +So, two friends said, "Let's grab it!" They ran over to the light hockey, but it was too high up. They couldn't reach it. + +The friends tried to climb and jump, but they still couldn't grab it. Then, they got a great idea. They found a tall ladder and put it up against the wall. They slowly climbed up and grabbed the light hockey. + +Yay! They were so proud of themselves! They took their prize home and had lots of fun playing together. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear that needed help. The bear was feeling very scared because it had seen a gas that it didn't understand. He didn't know what to do, so he went to find his friends. + +The bear went to a big cave and his friends were there. They were scared too, and had seen the gas as well. They all decided to protect each other, so the bear and the other animals stayed together. They huddled together and the bear was very brave. + +The bear and his friends decided to go on a journey together to try and find a way to protect themselves from the gas. They travelled for days, and when they got to a safe place, they were all very relieved. + +The lazy bear and his friends were safe, and found a place to live far away from the gas. They all made sure to protect each other, and the bear was happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Lila. She and her mommy decided to visit their favorite spot by the river. Lila could see all kinds of fish swimming and she waved hello to them. + +Lila's mommy set up a big screen between them and the water so they could watch the fish up close. Lila was amazed! She watched in awe as the fish moved around the screen. + +As they watched the fish Lila felt very brave and she even stuck out her hand to see if she could touch them. But the fish swam away too fast! + +Lila's mommy smiled at how brave Lila was. They stayed at the river for a long time, watching the fish and enjoying their visit. + +The next day Lila was still talking about their visit and looking forward to their next one! +Once upon a time in a far away land there was a cherry tree. It was a very delicate tree with lots of beautiful red cherries. + +One day a little girl came to pick the cherries. As she picked them she shook the tree gently. Suddenly, all the cherries dropped off the tree and into the little girl's basket. + +The little girl was very happy but she knew that the delicate tree needed the cherries too. So, the little girl put some cherries back on the tree so it could have some yummy treats. + +The cherry tree was very pleased and it shook in the wind, waving goodbye to the little girl. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She liked to play in the sun outside with her friends. But one day, she heard a fierce noise, and her body started to tremble. In the sky, she saw two rows of loud birds. They were so close that the girl thought they were monsters! + +The brave little girl grabbed the hand of her best friend. Together, they ran away from the scary birds. But suddenly, the birds started flying in the middle of them! The two friends stopped and looked up. They felt their bodies tremble with fear! + +But after a few seconds, the birds flew away. The two friends looked at each other, and smiled with relief. They had a big hug and went back to playing in the sun. The brave little girl and her friend always remembered that fierce moment with the rows of scary birds! +Once upon a time there was a tall man who loved to walk. Each morning he would walk down to the river to watch the ducks and feel the sunshine on his face. + +One day, he decided to walk all the way to the end of the path. As he kept walking, he suddenly noticed the silence all around him. He realised that he had walked very far out of town and that it was so quiet that he could hear the leaves crackle on the trees. + +He stopped and looked around. He saw birds flying around and a rainbow in the sky and he smiled. Then he looked down and noticed two tiny, yellow flowers growing beside the path and he stooped down to pick them. + +He held them in his hands and said softly, "What a beautiful day!" He continued walking until he finally reached the end of the path and the sun began to go down. + +The man looked around one last time and smiled. Then he walked all the way back home enjoying the peace and quiet. +Once there was a mommy who needed to buy something. She went to the store and got into her car. She pushed a button and the car drove her to the gas station. She pushed her plastic card into the machine, and bought gas. It was so easy! + +When she was done, the mommy pushed the button and drove back home. She thought that buying gas was very easy and she smiled. + +When she got back home, her three year old daughter was waiting for her in the driveway. The mommy stopped her car and got out. She picked up the little girl and hugged her. The little girl asked why mommy had gone out to buy gas. The mommy smiled and said that it was easy and she needed it for her car. + +The little girl smiled and nodded in agreement. She thought buying gas was very easy too, just like her mommy said. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tony who wanted to go on an adventure. He wanted to ride a wild wolf. But he didn’t know how to find one. + +Then one day, his wish was granted! Tony saw an original, wild wolf. He quickly hopped on its back and took off. + +The ride was amazing! The wind was blowing in Tony’s face as the wolf galloped around the daffodils and tall grass. Tony smiled as he watched all the different animals running around them. + +Finally, Tony and the wolf reached the top of a tall hill. From up there, Tony could see the clouds and blue sky. It was so beautiful that he was sure he’d never forget that day. + +The wolf gave Tony a big hug before turning around and galloping off into the sunset. Tony had the best adventure he could ever have imagined. +Once upon a time there was an adorable little turtle. He was friends with a lizard. The two were always having lots of fun together. + +One day, the turtle wanted to soar like a bird. He thought it would be the most fun ever! So the lizard helped him make wings out of feathers and leaves. + +The turtle put on his new wings and jumped off a big rock. He flapped his wings and started to soar! He was so happy! + +The turtle and the lizard flew around for hours, playing games and having fun. All the animals watched and cheered. + +At the end of the day, the turtle was so tired, but he was very happy. He had soared just like a bird! +Once upon a time there was a little orange duck. It had a big, orange horn on its head. He liked to play in the pond, and his favourite thing to do was to slip in and out of the water. + +One day, while he was practicing his slipping skills he slipped a little bit too far. He ended up out of the pond, away from the water. He was worried because he had never been away from the pond before and he didn't know how to get home. + +Suddenly, an orange horse came galloping over to him. It had a big, orange horn on its head, just like the little duck. The horse was friendly and showed the duck the way back to the pond. The little duck thanked the horse and hopped back into the water. + +From that day on, the little duck and the orange horse were the best of friends. They played together in the pond everyday. The orange duck enjoyed his slipping games, and the orange horse enjoyed listening to the duck's horn. +Once upon a time, there was a fat fish. He loved to dive in the ocean with his friends. Every day, they would dive to different places and have lots of fun. One day, the fish had a great idea. He wanted to tell a story to all of his friends. + +So, the fat fish took a deep breath, and dived down into the ocean. He swam and swam until he reached the bottom of the ocean. He saw some rocks and tiny creatures living there. He decided that it was the perfect place to tell a story. + +The fat fish started to tell a story about his adventures in the ocean. He talked about all the different things he had seen while diving. His friends listened and laughed at every part of the story. When the fish finished his story, his friends cheered and cheered. + +The fat fish was so proud of himself for telling such a great story. He took a bow and waved back at all his friends. From that day on, he only ever told stories when he went diving. +The little girl wanted to swim. She put on her swimming suit and ran to the pool. The water was so blue! She jumped in and it felt so nice. She swam around for a little bit and then she saw a drain. She was curious and went to it. But the water was going down! She stopped swimming and waved her hands. She was polite and asked the drain to stop. To her surprise, the water stopped! She was so happy and swam some more. She said goodbye to the drain and went to the edge of the pool. She got out of the pool and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. It stood near a creek and sparkled in the sun. Every day, an animal would come to see the tree. One day, it was a bear. The bear liked to come and nap by the creek, so it snuggled up under the tall tree. + +The next day, a deer came to see the tree. The deer was very thirsty and went to the creek to drink some water. But, the deer was so tall that it couldn't reach the water! Then, the bear saw the deer and came over to help. The bear nudged the deer closer to the creek, so the deer could get a drink. + +Then, a bird flew down and sat on the tall tree. The bird said, “Thank you, bear, for helping the deer. I am glad you both came to see the tree and the creek!†The bear, deer and bird all laughed and played in the sunshine. +Once there was a tiny little girl. She was only three years old. She had a magazine clutched tightly in her hands. But she didn't want the magazine. + +Suddenly, the sky lit up with a bright light. A thunder strike crackled across the sky. The little girl felt helpless. She started to cry. + +But then, her big brother sensed her fear. He put his arm around her. She no longer felt helpless. With a big hug, he promised to always protect her. + +Before she knew it, the storm was gone. The little girl and her brother smiled together. With her brother by her side, she felt safe. The magazine lay forgotten on the ground. +Once upon a time, there were two bears. They wanted to race each other. So they started running really fast. The first bear was big and brown and he was running really quickly. The second bear was small and white. He was running just as fast. + +As they raced, things got really weird. Somehow, the big bear changed into a cat and the small bear changed into a rabbit. They were both so small that they had to jump over a mountain. But the rabbit was faster and won the race. + +The mountain was really high and the cat and the rabbit had to be careful. But they made it over to the other side. Then they both changed back into bears. They were so happy that they hugged each other. + +From then on, they were good friends and they raced together all the time. They were always the weirdest bears in the woods. +Once upon a time there was a blue bird who was broken. He couldn't move his wings or sing his happy song. Everywhere he tried to go, he was stuck in one place. He was very sad. + +One day, a nice lady stopped to see the bird. She smiled and waved her hand in a gentle motion. The bird began to recognize that the lady meant no harm. He felt a bit better. + +The lady reached out her hand. She picked up the bird carefully and held it close to her chest. Then she brought the bird home. + +At home, the lady gave the bird a special bed so he could rest and get better. She fed him yummy treats and brought him a new colorful feather to help his broken wings. + +Soon, the bird was healed and could fly again. He was so happy and sang his happy song. The lady smiled and waved in a gentle motion as the blue bird flew away. +Once upon a time there was a gifted little girl named Freya. She was only 3 but she loved to explore and discover new things. + +One day Freya found a microscope and she was so excited. She set it up and she could see things that she had never seen before. She spent hours looking through it, exploring the tiny details. + +But then one day, Freya's little brother wanted to have a look too. He didn't understand that the microscope was special and he put too much pressure on it and destroyed it! Freya was very sad and tried to fix it but it was no use. + +Freya was heartbroken but she quickly became excited again as she thought of all of the new things she could discover without the microscope. Freya was very clever and she knew that she could find lots of other fun things to explore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was a very popular girl and everyone loved her. One day, Amy went on an adventure. She hiked through the forest and found a hidden gems! It sparkled brightly in the sunshine and she was excited to keep it. + +However, Amy's mom said she didn't allow her to keep the gem. She told her that it belonged in the forest and she needed to leave it there. Amy was sad, but she knew her mom was right. She said goodbye to the gem and continued her adventure. + +Soon enough, Amy had forgotten all about the gem. She went home and told everyone about her adventure. She was very popular again and everyone was excited to hear her stories. + +The end. +One night, two friends went outside to celebrate. They looked up at the dark sky and saw a wide, bright moon. It was so big! + +They wanted to get closer to the moon, so they began to run. Around and around, the friends ran until they were out of breath. + +But when the friends looked up again, the moon was still very far away. + +Thinking of another way, they decided to grab a blanket and jump on it like a trampoline. As they jumped, they looked up and could see the wide moon coming closer and closer. + +Soon, the friends were so close to the moon that they could almost touch it! + +They watched the moon, smiled at each other, and celebrated the magical night. +Once upon a time, there was an angel who wanted to go for a dive. She asked all the birds, the sun and the moon if they wanted to join her, but they were all busy. The angel decided to dive alone, but it was very expensive. + +The angel looked everywhere for a cheap place to dive, and eventually she found one. She put on her diving gear and jumped into the water. She swam and swam and swam until she reached the bottom of the sea. + +When she got there, she was amazed at all the beautiful things she saw. She saw colorful fish swimming and shells washing up on the shore. She dived even deeper and found more treasures. After a while, she decided it was time to go back home. + +The angel packed up her diving gear and tried to fly back up to the surface, but she was so happy that she had forgotten she was wearing all that heavy gear! She struggled, but with a little help she made it back to the surface. + +The angel was so happy she had been able to dive and find such wonderful things. She thanked the sun, the moon and the birds for helping her find a cheap place to dive. Then she flew away, happy and content. +One day, there was a little girl who had a shelf in her room. She liked to collect things on the shelf and was very proud of all the things she had. One day she decided to get something else to add to her shelf. She jumped up to reach, but it was too high and she fell and hurt herself. + +The little girl was so sad. She started to cry and knew she wouldn't be able to get the thing she wanted. Then, her mommy came to her room. She took the little girl in her arms and asked what was wrong. The little girl told her about the shelf, and how she wanted something to put on it. + +Mommy smiled, hugged her, and said, "It's alright sweetheart, sometimes things hurt but we can find something different to put on the shelf". She helped the little girl close the door and said, "Let's go try and find something else for your shelf". + +The little girl smiled and went off with her mommy. She knew that even if things hurt, her mommy was always there to help her. +Once there was an amazing flag. It was a beautiful flag, with colors of yellow and blue. Everyday, it waved in the wind. + +One day, the flag heard a voice. It was coming from the sky. It was so loud that the flag couldn't ignore it. It was calling out to the flag. + +The flag was so curious that it flew up high to answer the call. As it grew closer, it found out that the call was coming from a friendly bird. + +The bird said that it had seen the flag from the sky and thought it looked amazing. Then the bird asked the flag to join it in its adventure. + +The flag said yes and followed the bird on its journey. Together, they soared above the clouds, calling out and singing. It was a magical experience for the flag. + +The flag and the bird stayed together for a long time, until it was time for the flag to come back home. The flag waved goodbye to the bird and flew over the houses until it came back to its spot. + +The flag was so happy and was filled with joy. It was an amazing day that the flag never forgot. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to explore. He decided to go on a nature walk in the woods. As he was walking, he saw an old oak tree. He thought it was interesting, so he decided to sit down under the tree. + +He sat there for a while, taking in the beauty of the trees and the sound of the birds chirping. He felt very content and relaxed. He even fell asleep for a few minutes! When he woke up, he was happy to be surrounded by nature. + +After a little while, the little boy got up. He had had such a lovely time sitting under the oak tree. As he walked away, he smiled and thought to himself that it was an interesting experience he will never forget. +Once there was an otter named Daisy. Daisy loved the ocean and its beautiful creatures. She especially loved swimming with her friends. But one day, something bad happened. A big boat came along and made loud noises. It scared all the fish away. + +Daisy was really upset. Then she saw a kind whale nearby. The whale knew what was happening and wanted to help. The whale said it could prevent the boat from coming closer. Daisy was very happy and asked the whale to help. + +The whale swam very fast and blocked the boat. The boat stopped making noise. Then, Daisy and all the other animals were very happy again. They could swim and play together. Daisy thanked the kind whale for protecting them. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Jake. One day, Jake went for a walk. He looked everywhere and soon he found something furry. He was excited and wanted to know what it was. + +He reached out and touched it. It was very hot! It was a hot furry creature. Jake had found a kitten! + +The kitten was so cute and friendly. Jake was very happy. He picked up the kitten and hugged it. The kitten purred. Jake decided to take the kitten home to be his friend. + +So Jake and the hot furry kitten went home and Jake named him Tiger. Jake and Tiger became best friends and Jake was so happy to have found a new friend. +Once there was a little boy named Daniel. He was 3 years old and loved animals. One day, Daniel found a hurt bird. He picked it up carefully and took it to the vet. The vet told Daniel that the bird needed to be healed. + +Daniel took the bird home, and made a special shirt just for it! He gently put the shirt on the bird and tucked it in, making sure it was comfy. Then he fed it some special food and put it to bed. + +Every day, Daniel would check on the bird and soon the bird started to heal. After a week, the bird was all better and it even chirped for Daniel. + +Daniel was so happy, he felt very lucky! He thanked the vet for helping his new friend and continued to look after it. The bird and Daniel were now best friends, and always stuck together. +Once upon a time there was a special symbol. One so important that it made many people feel upset. A little girl wanted to help, so she bravely decided to escape to find it. + +The symbol was hidden deep in a forest and the little girl had to cross a stream, dodge a few trees and climb a big hill. As she went, she sang a song to keep her brave. + +Finally, she saw the symbol glinting in the sun. She quickly grabbed it, carefully holding on tight so it would never escape her again. + +When the girl arrived home, everyone was so happy to see her and the important symbol! From that day forward, the symbol was displayed proudly and no one was ever upset again. +Once, there was a little boy who went on a journey. He wanted to gather exciting things along the way. + +First he found an orange cactus. He marveled at the bright color and funny spikes. The little boy decided to take it with him. + +He kept walking and looked for more things to gather. Pretty soon he found some oranges. They were big and sweet. He gathered as many oranges as he could carry. + +Finally, he had enough oranges for his journey. He also held on tight to the orange cactus he had found earlier. He was very proud of his collection. + +The little boy went back home with all his new things. He was so excited to show his family the orange cactus and the sweet oranges he had gathered. +Once upon a time there was a brave rabbit who lived in a burrow on the edge of a field. She really wanted to learn to knit, so she asked her friend the fox for some yarn. The fox gave the rabbit plenty of yarn and said, "Maybe you can learn soon." The rabbit thanked the fox and scampered off. + +Every day, the rabbit tried to knit with the yarn. She made lots of mistakes and it was very hard, but she kept trying and trying. Sometimes she got frustrated, but still she kept trying. + +Finally, after months of trying, the rabbit made a beautiful knitted scarf. Everyone in the burrow was so proud of the brave rabbit! She had kept trying and trying until she had learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved muffins. Every morning she would go to her favorite bakery and buy a delicious muffin. + +One morning when she went to the bakery, the door was locked. She felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a kind old man came and offered to unlock the door for her. He put a special key into the lock and it opened with a click. + +The little girl was so happy, she thanked the old man and rushed inside. She bought her favorite muffin and ate it right away. + +The old man smiled and said goodbye before walking away. The little girl was so happy to have such a kind helper! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was playing in the park with his friends on a windy day. Suddenly, the wind blew his umbrella away! He was very frustrated. He started to look in the park, but he couldn't find it. He asked his friends to help him. + +At last, they found it! But it was stuck in a tree. The little boy was so sad. His friends said they would help him solve the problem. + +They each took turns trying to get the umbrella back. None of them could reach it, until the smallest friend had an idea. He said 'Let's stand on each other's shoulders!'. + +So they did! The little boy was on the top and he was able to get the umbrella back. He was so happy. Everyone cheered and gave the little boy a big hug. Problem solved! +One day, Jack saw a big black bird hanging in a tree. He had never seen a bird like it before. Its wings were impressive and its feathers were shiny. + +Jack heard the bird singing a lovely song. He was captivated and moved closer. He reached out to touch the bird and it flew away. + +Jack felt sad but then he got an idea. He found some twigs and hung them from the tree. When he was done, it looked like a bird! + +Jack was so impressed with his work that he had to show his mom. When she saw his impressed creation, she smiled and was very proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a charming desk. It was very special, because it could spray things! It could spray water, or paint, or glitter. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the desk. She was very excited! She asked the desk to spray some paint. The desk happily obliged. It sprayed out red, yellow, and blue paint in beautiful swirls. + +The little girl was delighted. She ran around and around in circles, laughing and pointing at the paint. + +The desk watched with a smile. It enjoyed making the little girl happy. Even when she asked it to spray out more paint, it happily obliged. + +The little girl played with the desk until she was tired. When she left, she said thank you to the desk and gave it a big hug. + +The desk felt so special. It had had a long and charming day. It knew that it would always remember this little girl, and the wonderful time it had playing with her. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who was very independent. He loved to do things all by himself. One day he was outside playing near a big puddle. He wanted to make his friends laugh, so he started to joke around. He jumped and splashed in the puddle and laughed as his friends laughed too. He was so proud of making his friends happy that he kept doing more jokes. After playing in the puddle he was all wet, but he didn't care. He kept running around and laughing. Everyone had a great time! +The church was very old and grand. It was full of exciting things to see and explore. + +A mum and her son arrived at the church one day. The little boy was three years old and he was so excited. Everywhere he looked, the ancient church looked magical. + +He saw tablets that told old stories and he saw statues of old kings and queens. But the best part was a beautiful old window with special glass. It made the colors look different and it changed the light in the church as the sun moved across the sky. + +The little boy enjoyed looking at everything in the church. It excited him so much. The mum and son left the church with lots of wonderful memories. +Once upon a time in the town of Jacobstown, there lived a little boy. He was very creative and always wanted to make something special. He had an idea - he wanted to make a bookcase. + +Every day he gathered the things he needed to make the bookcase - wood, glue, paint and nails. Then one day when everything was ready, he took the wood and started to cut it and shape it until it looked like a bookcase. + +Then he put glue on the parts and nailed them together. But the job wasn't done - he still needed to paint the bookcase so it looked really nice. He put on his painting clothes and got the paint and a brush, then he started to paint the bookcase carefully. + +Finally, it was time to pour the paint on. He took his brush and started to pour the paint, making sure to cover the whole bookcase. + +When he finished, he stepped back and looked at his bookcase. It was so beautiful and he was proud of it. He could now show it off and show everyone in Jacobstown just how creative he was! +Once upon a time, there was a big alarm. It was useful and loud. Every day, it would add a sound to the sky. Everyone heard it and they knew it was time to get up. + +One morning, a little boy went to the alarm. He saw it blinking and making noise. He was excited and wanted to make it louder. He pushed the buttons and made it louder and louder. + +The people in the house heard the loud noise and they rushed out of their rooms. Everyone looked around and they saw the little boy. He was proud that he added to the sound of the alarm. + +Everyone thanked the little boy for giving them such a useful alarm. From then on, he was very proud of the alarm he added. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. She wanted to visit her grandma. So Sally picked up her bag and went on her way. + +When she got to her grandma's house, she saw that the door was open. She walked inside and said, "Hi Grandma!" Grandma was so happy to see Sally. She gave her a big hug and asked her to pick a toy from the box of toys in the corner. + +Sally was so excited. She looked through the box and picked a pretty doll. She hugged it tightly and said, "Thank you, Grandma!" + +Grandma and Sally spent the day together, playing games and having lots of fun. They visited the park, the zoo, and even the beach. Everywhere Sally went, she carried her new doll with her. + +At the end of the day, Sally hugged her grandma and said, "I had a great visit. I love my new doll!" Grandma smiled and said, "I had a wonderful time too. Now, let's go home!" +Sue had a small bicycle. She liked to ride it a lot. It made her happy every day. One day, Sue came home from school and wanted to ride her bicycle. It was too dusty! Sue didn't want to ride it like that. Her mom got a cloth and some water to wipe the bicycle. Sue helped too. With the cloth, they wiped all the dust away. Sue was very happy. She loved riding her bicycle, now it was clean and shiny. She was ready to ride her small bicycle, again. +Once upon a time there was a classroom. Inside it there were dolls, toys and books. One day, the teacher said to the children, "Today I have something special for you!" + +She brought out a fragile box and placed it on the desk. Then she opened it and took out a beautiful thing. It was small and had lovely colors. + +The children all looked at it in wonder. The teacher said it was a gift for them and told them that they should take care of it. + +The children were excited. They all crowded around the box and got ready to find out what was inside it. + +The teacher then carefully unwrapped the gift. And when she did, the children saw a beautiful toy inside. + +The children clapped and cheered. The teacher then showed them how to play with the toy. Everyone was happy and enjoyed playing with the new toy. + +The children left the classroom feeling pleased to have such a wonderful gift. They all took extra good care of the fragile toy, wrapping it up again when it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a big king. He had a wonderful kingdom full of his loyal subjects. +One day, the king wanted to observe his kingdom. He went to the top of a mountain and looked at the towns and forests below. + +The people were busy doing their chores and playing outside. Everywhere the king looked, he could see his people happy and enjoying life. As he watched them, he smiled. + +The king was very proud, looking down on all he had created. He was so big and strong that he felt like he could protect his people from any danger. + +When the sun was setting, the king turned and said goodbye to his people. He made sure to observe his kingdom one more time before he walked home. + +The big king was very pleased with what he saw. He was sure that his kingdom would have a bright future, full of happiness and joy! +Once upon a time there were two countries far away. They were happy but were also very different. One day the people of the two countries decided to unite and become one. Everyone became excited about the news of uniting the two countries. + +The two countries then worked together to make a new home for everyone. They built roads, houses and shops. The people of the countries decided to share the same food and language. + +Everyone celebrated the bringing together of the two countries. They played music and danced in the streets. It was a happy day for the country and everyone was excited. + +The two countries had become one big country, where everyone worked together and shared their lives. Everyone was so happy to have a new home, and the people of the country were excited about the future. They knew their new country would be the best place to live and be free! +Once upon a time, there was a dry train. Every day it went far and wide to take people and goods around the world. One day, the train felt like it wanted to become something more, something new. So, it asked the wind if it could help it become something else. The wind told the train not to worry and to stay still. + +The wind began to blow and the train felt a strange feeling. Suddenly it started to change, its wheels were getting longer and its top was growing bigger. After a while, the train had become a hot air balloon! It was so exciting, with bright colors and lots of fabric. + +The train was so happy and it thanked the wind for its help. From that day on, the train flew far and wide with the help of the wind. It was much happier being a hot air balloon than a dry train. +Once upon a time, there was a big, harmless crocodile. Every day, he liked to dress himself in bright colours. He put on a yellow shirt and some blue shorts. He brushed his teeth three times a day and wore a big smile on his face. + +One day, he decided to go for a walk. He waddled down the street and wiggled his tail from side to side. The people and animals stopped to watch him as he passed. He got so many smiles and friendly waves! + +After a while, he stopped to rest under a shady tree. Suddenly, he heard a squeal. It was a little girl running away from a giant, mean crocodile! The friendly crocodile quickly sprang into action. He chased after the giant crocodile and made it run away. + +The little girl was so happy and gave the crocodile a big hug. She thanked him and the friendly crocodile was overjoyed. He waddled back home, dressed in his usual bright colours, a big, proud smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a terrible film. It was so bad, it had to be locked away in a secret box. No one was allowed to watch it. But one day, a 3-year-old child stumbled upon the box and opened it up. He found the awful film inside. He was so scared of the film, he quickly locked the box back up. Then he ran away from it as fast as he could. + +The 3-year-old was glad the film was locked away – now no one could watch it ever again. He was relieved that the terrible film was safe and secure. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who wanted to take a bath. She went to a pond and took off her clothes. She then jumped in the pond and began to bathe. + +While bathing, she saw something shiny and unknown. It was a card. She swam up to get it and opened it up. Inside the card was a message that said, "I'm watching you." The girl was so scared she jumped out of the pond and ran home. + +The little girl never went to the pond to bathe again. She was too scared of the unknown. +Once upon a time there was a silly girl. She loved to play outside, but her parents said she wasn't allowed. + +One day, the girl saw a cage. It was not in a garden or in a park, but on the street. She thought it looked like fun. + +She reached out and opened the cage. A rabbit hopped out! The girl laughed and clapped her hands. + +But then she heard someone coming. Her parents! Quickly, the girl lied and said the cage was already open. Her parents didn't believe her, but they let her keep the rabbit. + +The girl was so happy! She never lied again, but she kept telling silly stories. +Once upon a time there was a quiet leopard. Every day, he liked to take walks in the woods. One day, he decided to take a different path. As he walked, he saw a person. The person was nice and he had something in his hands. The person came over to the leopard and gave him a big, juicy apple. The leopard was so happy! He thanked the person for the kind gift and then continued his walk, this time with a full belly. As he walked, he felt very thankful for the gift. From now on, every time he walked by that path he always remembered the person who gave him the apple. +Emily was having a boring day. She wasn't allowed to go outside, so she was missing her porch. She always liked to go out on the porch and play. + +Today, she was stuck inside. Emily wanted to go on her porch but her mom said she couldn't. She was feeling sad because she wanted to have fun. + +Then, Emily had an idea. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed some crayons and paper. She ran back to her room and starting to draw. Soon, she had a beautiful picture of her porch. + +She looked at her drawing and said, "I don't miss my porch anymore!" She was so happy she could create a porch in her very own room. + +Emily's boring day quickly turned into a wonderful day. She was happy she could still enjoy the porch, even if it was only with a drawing. +Once there was a cheerful mom and her little daughter. The mom wanted to organize a surprise singing event for the daughter, so she got a microphone. When they were all set, they started singing and dancing together. + +The daughter was so excited to play with the new microphone. She loved to sing and enjoy loud music. She sung a cheerful tune that made everyone smile. + +Mom was so proud of her daughter and gave her a big hug. The daughter was so happy that she sang louder! Everyone was clapping and even the neighbors started joining in. It was a cheerful evening! + +The daughter was very happy and it felt like the happiest day ever. Now every day the mom and daughter organize singing and dancing events with the microphone. Everyone is always filled with lots of happiness! +Once there was a little girl named Lila who wanted to make a surprise. She went to the store and bought some limes. She made a big pile of limes on the counter and then started to decorate them with crazy designs. She used paints, markers, and glitter. When she was done, she stood back and admired her work. It looked so beautiful with all the colourful limes! Lila was so pleased with her surprise that she ran to show it to her mom. Her mom thought it was crazy and laughed out loud. Lila was so proud of her surprise. From that day on, whenever Lila wanted to make something special, she would go get some limes and make something just as crazy as before. +Once upon a time there was a nice teacher named Mrs. White. She took her pupils to the big forest every day. They learned a lot of wonderful things there. + +To get to the forest they had to cross a big river. But Mrs. White taught them a special trick. She said they should run fast and be graceful like a deer. + +Once in the forest, Mrs. White showed them how to look for plants and animals. She taught them the names of all the birds and how to behave around them. They listened carefully and were so excited about the things she taught them. + +They spent hours exploring the forest and watching the animals. They were amazed how different animals moved. One rabbit was particularly graceful, hopping in and out of the bushes. + +The pupils had so much fun learning in the forest and were very happy with Mrs. White. When it was time to leave, they gave her a big thank you and waved to her while they returned to school. +Once upon a time, there was a clever bear. He wanted to have a lot of fun, so he invited all his friends over. First, he invited five friendly ducks and then he invited five happy cats. + +The cats arrived first and they were very excited. They all wanted to play, but they couldn't play because the ground was wet. The bear thought of a clever idea. He grabbed all the cats and ducks and they all hopped into the swimming pool. + +The cats and the ducks loved it! They splashed and laughed, and played tag in the pool. The cats even taught the ducks a few swimming tricks. After playing in the water, the bear invited all his friends to have a picnic. + +They all ran to the picnic and ate yummy snacks. Before they left, the bear thanked all of his friends for visiting. He said, "Thank you for coming. I had a lot of fun," and his friends all smiled. They were sad to go, but they had a lot of fun at the bear's invite. +One day, there was a gentle rain. Mary and John went outside, wearing their raincoats. They ran to the nearby mill, which was a big and tall building. + +When they arrived, John opened the door and said, "Let's go inside!" They stepped in, and it was warm and cozy. John looked at the machine and said, "This is what makes the mill run". + +They watched as the machine ground and whirred, then a big bag of flour was made. Mary thought it was amazing and said, "Can we do it again?" John said yes, and they watched the machine make more and more flour. + +When they were finished, they went outside. The rain was still falling, but it was gentle. John and Mary smiled, happy that they had seen the mill and the machine that makes the flour. They went home, excited to tell their friends what they had seen. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Bob. Bob was very ignorant, he did not know about many things in the world. So he decided to order a novel and find out. + +Bob opened the novel and read all of the words. The novel talked about far away places, wild animals and exciting things. Bob learned all sorts of things that he didn't know before. He was no longer ignorant after reading the novel. + +Bob was so happy with what he read. He ordered another novel and read it too. Then he ordered some more and more until he had a lot of novels to read. He was so glad to have learned all of these new things. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a new friend. His name was Cold. Cold loved to add things. Every day Cold would go to the store and look for new things to add to his collection. + +One day Cold went to the store and found something really cool. It was a new toy. He reached for it to add it to his collection. But then, he heard a noise. It was a cold breeze. The cold wind made Cold shiver. He knew he was getting cold. + +So he quickly ran home, wrapped himself in a warm blanket, and sat by the fire until he was warm again. + +When he was warm again, he added the new toy to his collection and smiled. He was so happy that he had found a new thing to add to his collection! +Jenny was jogging on the path. She had her pink sneakers on and was ready for her morning jog. + +Suddenly, she saw something on the ground. It was a big, fat worm! She stopped jogging and bent down to look at it. The worm was very heavy. + +Jenny carefully picked up the worm and placed it on a leaf by a tree. Jenny said goodbye to the worm and started jogging again. + +She jogged home with a big smile on her face. It was good to help the poor, heavy worm! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to find a treasure. She looked and looked, but could not find it anywhere. + +One day while walking, she noticed a bright blue box in the corner of a room. She smiled and ran over to the box to grab it. + +She carefully opened the box to discover that it was full of treasures. Excited, she gathered the treasures and carefully placed them in her pocket. + +The little girl was so happy she had found such a wonderful treasure. She smiled, hugged the box and skipped away home. +Beth was an obedient little girl. She always listened to her parents, so one day when they asked her to bathe, she did so immediately. + +Beth went to the store with her mom and dad. She was very excited. She carefully picked out her new bathtub toys. + +When she got home, Beth couldn't wait to start playing in the bath. She was having a wonderful time until it was time to get out. + +Beth got out of the water and her parents helped her get towel-dry. She was so happy with her new toys and was looking forward to bathing again soon! +Once upon a time, there was a small lizard. He was looking for something fun to do. He wanted to explore! So, he hopped around until he found an open window. He peeked inside and saw something incredible - butterflies! He watched as they fluttered around the room and wanted to join them. + +So, he carefully hopped in and started to fly around with the butterflies. He was so happy! But oh, no! His feet were caught in a net! The lizard looked up and saw a big person there. He thought he was in trouble. + +But then, the person released him and smiled. She explained that she was just making sure he was safe. The little lizard was so grateful! He thanked the person and went off to go explore some more. The little lizard was so happy to be free and to fly around with the butterflies! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Bob and Jack. They lived in a city with lots of traffic. Every day, they would stay close to each other. + +Bob loved Jack very much, and he always made sure Jack was safe. He would hold Jack's hand while they crossed the street. "Be careful," he would say, "the traffic is very fast." + +On a cold winter day, the two friends still went out to play together. They had a lots of fun together. When it was time to go home, Jack got scared. He was worried about the cold and the traffic. + +Bob hugged Jack and told him, "Don't worry, Jack. I will always love you and I will always keep you safe. No matter what, I will always be there for you." + +Jack felt safe and warm when Bob hugged him. They crossed the street together and went home. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ellie. Ellie was happy playing outside when she saw that her dog, Bruno, had gotten stuck in a loop. He was stuck in a deep hole in the ground and couldn't get out. Ellie was so upset - she didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Ellie's dad came running. He had a rope and he said, "We can use this to save Bruno! Hold on tight" + +And so, with help from Ellie, her dad was able to loop the rope around Bruno and pull him out of the hole. Bruno was so relieved! He wagged his tail and licked Ellie's dad's hands with happiness. It was a happy ending - everyone was saved! + +From then on, Ellie and Bruno were best friends. They played together all the time, and Ellie promised herself that she would always do her best to make sure her friends were never upset again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was very curious and liked to explore everywhere. One day, he decided he wanted to explore the upstairs of his house. He carefully went up the stairs, but he was too excited and he broke the stairs! His mum wasn't happy, but she gave him an idea. She asked him to find something useful that he could do to fix the stairs. + +Tom thought and thought but he could not think of anything that could help him. But then he remembered he had a bag of tools in the garden shed. He quickly ran outside, grabbed the bag and came back inside. He began to use the tools on the stairs and soon he had mended them with pieces of wood and glue. + +Tom's mum was very proud of him and thanked him for being so useful. She said he could go back upstairs now and explore wherever he wanted. Tom was so happy that he had fixed the stairs and he ran upstairs and explored until bedtime. +Robbie was excited! It was fair time. He put on his parka and grabbed his skates. He skipped over to the garage. His dad was there with his friends, gathering crates and boxes full of goodies! He climbed a ladder carefully, and his dad handed him a box of candy. He smiled and took it back down. They kept gathering until the garage was full of treats. Robbie was so excited; he couldn't wait to start the fair! He ran outside and soon enough, saw lights and music and lots of people! He was so happy, he almost forgot about the candy from the garage. But then he remembered and he quickly dug it out from his bag and started offering his treats to everyone around him. The fair was a success! Robbie had a great time and was so happy he got to help gather the goodies. +Once upon a time there was a hairy bear. His name was Bob. He lived in the woods and dreamed of living somewhere different. One day he decided to go on a journey, he packed his things and started out. Everywhere he went he looked for a special place to settle. He searched high and low and looked under many rocks, but he could not find the right spot. + +Finally he came across a small clearing in the woods. It was big enough for a hairy bear. He decided it was the perfect place to settle! He quickly made the clearing his home. Every night he would look up at the stars, dream of his adventures and feel happy. + +Bob had found his perfect place. He was finally settled and could enjoy the peaceful woods. He was so happy he even hugged a tree! Everyone in the woods always said,â€Bob is so lucky to have found that place, it's a dream come true.†+One day, a strong man sold some language books. He sold them at his shop. He was a nice man and he sold the books for a good price. + +The man was very good at selling. He had a strong voice and talked very clearly. He spoke in a language that everyone could understand. + +The man was so pleased when people came to buy the language books. He enjoyed seeing the happy faces when people were pleased with the books they bought. + +The man sold lots of books. People were so happy to learn these new words and phrases from the books. + +The man was proud how he had helped people learn a new language! +Ted marched along the street. He came to the tall tower. He wanted to climb it. Ted stepped onto the lowest step and marched up the tower. He felt brave as he climbed higher and higher. + +Suddenly, a voice called out. It was Ted's mom. She told Ted to come down from the tower. Ted felt guilty and slowly marched down the tower. When Ted got to the bottom, his mom gave him a big hug and told him not to march up tall towers again. Ted promised not to. +Once there was a piano. It was a very gentle piano. One day, a little bird arrived. She saw the piano and started to sing. The sound of her song was soft and pleasant. + +The piano heard the bird and liked the singing so much. It wanted to join in too. So it started to gently plink and plonk. + +The bird and the piano sang together in perfect harmony. The sound echoed through the house. It was so beautiful that everyone wanted to come and listen. + +The bird and the piano kept singing until the sky grew dark. Then, with one final melody, the little bird flew away. But the piano kept on singing, remembering the gentle song of the bird. +The little girl was excited when she woke up in the morning. She couldn't wait to get ready. She put on her pink dress and got her shoes. + +She skipped to the kitchen where her mom was making breakfast. It smelled good. + +The little girl got on her chair and waited for her breakfast. Suddenly, her mom put a big pink sandwich in front of her. It was her favorite. + +She was so happy and she clapped her hands. She quickly ate the big pink sandwich with a big smile on her face. + +After breakfast she put on her shoes and ran outside to play with her friends. She couldn't wait to show them her pink dress and tell them about the big pink sandwich she had gotten for breakfast. +Tuesday was a sunny day. Linda was playing in the park with her friend, Jake. Jake was very weak, but Linda wanted to play tag. She smiled and said, "Let's play tag!" + +Jake shook his head. He was too weak. Linda smiled again. She said, "It’s ok. Let’s play something else." + +Linda and Jake looked around for something to do. They spotted a ball and Linda smiled. She said, "Let's play with that." + +They kicked the ball back and forth. Tuesday was a lot of fun. Linda was happy that she and Jake were playing together. They both smiled. + +At the end of the day, Linda waved goodbye to her friend Jake. She was glad they played together on Tuesday. Linda smiled all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a dull kitchen. Everything was very boring and nothing looked special. One day, the kitchen needed to be washed. A little girl grabbed her bucket, filled it with soapy water, and ran to the kitchen. She scrubbed and scrubbed until the whole kitchen was sparkling clean. When she was done, she looked around the kitchen and smiled with her work. Suddenly, the kitchen was filled with color and life! Everywhere she looked there was something special. The little girl was so happy and filled with joy. She had made the dull kitchen seem like a brand new place. The end. +Once upon a time there lived a strong bear. He lived in a small cave, and he was very happy there. He did not have to work, and had lots of time to rest and wander around in the woods. + +One day, he heard a strange noise from outside his cave. He stepped outside to look around and saw a crack in the ground. The crack was very deep and wide. He was worried about it and he decided to complain about it. + +So he went to his friend, the boar, and asked him for help. The boar listened to him and agreed to help. He gathered all of his friends so that they could work together to fix the crack. + +With their strong muscles, the animals managed to mend the crack in the ground in no time. The bear was so happy! He thanked the boar and all of his friends, and they all went back to their homes. + +The bear lived happily ever after, and never had to complain about the crack again. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bunny. He had big ears and long whiskers which he liked to show off. + +One day, he hopped through the woods, looking for a place to play. On his way, he saw a big branch in a tree. He wondered what he could do with it. + +He decided to climb up the tree and try to ride it. He jumped onto the branch and carefully held on with his big paws. He rode the branch back and forth, feeling the wind on his face and enjoying the view. + +When he was done, the friendly bunny hopped down from the tree and went back home, feeling happy and satisfied from his ride. +Once there was a big bed. It was so big that it needed a lot of work. Every day, a man went to the bed and worked on it. He put in screws and made sure that it was strong. + +When he was done, the bed was very strong. It was also very big. The man was happy with all his hard work. + +One day, a little girl came over to the bed. She was only three years old. She was so excited to see the big bed. She hugged it and said "Thank you for working so hard!" + +The man smiled. He was happy that the little girl liked the big bed. They both knew that the bed was very special. +One day, a lazy cat was sitting in the sun. He was dreaming about a big, delicious meal. Suddenly, he saw a big dog, who was wagging his tail and waving his paws. The cat was amazed and decided he wanted to be friends with the dog! + +So he got up, stretched his legs and waved his paws at the big dog. The big dog waved back and started to walk away. The cat was so excited! He followed the big dog and they soon became best friends. + +Whenever they saw each other, the cat and the big dog would wave and run around having fun. They were also amazing eating buddies, eating big meals every day. The lazy cat loved it! He was so happy. He had found a new friend who liked to wave and eat big meals, just like him! +Once there was a big box. Inside the box was a special surprise. Sam the delivery man brought it to the house and put it on the doorstep. + +Sam knocked on the door and said, “I have something to deliver!†+ +Mum opened the door and said, “What is it, Sam?†+ +“It’s a special pattern!†said Sam smiling. + +Mum was so excited. She quickly opened the box to see the surprise. Inside, she found a flexible pattern that would be perfect for a skirt. + +Mum thanked Sam for delivering the surprise. She had been looking for the perfect pattern and now she had found it. She couldn’t wait to get started! +Once upon a time, there was a family of four. They were all very different. Mommy was really tall, Daddy was really big, one of the kids was small and the other was the tallest. + +One day, mommy urged the family to go outside and play. Everyone had a lot of fun running and throwing the ball around, but then the youngest one started to feel hot. + +Mommy and Daddy took out their thermometer and checked her temperature. It was very high! They quickly helped her back into the house and put her in bed. + +The family urged her to stay in bed while they make her some medicine. After a while, mommy and daddy put the medicine into the little one's mouth and her temperature went back to normal. + +Everyone was happy that the little one was feeling better and decided to go outside and play again! +Once there was a bright sun in the sky that made everything glow with happiness. + +And because the sun was so bright, a camera wanted to take a picture of the happy glow. That's why the camera waited very patiently, until the sun was just right for the best picture. + +After a few minutes, the sun shone even brighter and the camera clicked. It captures the most amazing brightness. + +The camera show the picture to everyone and everyone agreed that the picture was so beautiful. It even made them feel happy and kind. + +The sun still glows happily in the sky and the camera is always patient, waiting for the perfect moment to capture the special glow. +Once upon a time there was a young girl. Her name was Lucy. She was very sad, because every day she had to suffer. One day, Lucy went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, she saw a big, red apple. + +Lucy was so happy! She went over to pick it up. But as soon as Lucy touched it, the apple started to move! It was actually a little animal! + +The animal was very young and scared. Lucy felt so sorry for the animal and she knew she had to help it. So she put the apple in her pocket, brought the animal home and looked after it. + +Lucy was so happy that she was able to save the young animal, and it was much better now. From then on, Lucy never had to suffer again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was playing in her backyard. She was having lots of fun when something shiny in the grass caught her eye. She quickly bent down to take a closer look. + +It was a long, dark chain! The little girl was so happy. She put the chain around her neck and twirled around until she was dizzy. + +Suddenly, the chain felt really heavy around her neck. She tried to move it, but it wouldn’t budge. She weighed the chain with her little hands and realized it was too heavy for her. + +The little girl was sad and decided to put the chain back in the grass. She ran back to the house and told her mom all about the shiny, dark chain she had found. + +Her mother was so proud, and the little girl never forgot the feeling of the weight of that chain in her hands. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who lived in a big house. He was usually happy, but one day he felt very miserable. He didn't know what to do. + +The boy wanted to leave the house, so he went to the door and opened it. He saw an exit; it looked like the way out. So he went through the exit and it felt like a giant door to freedom. + +At first, he was excited and happy, but then he realized that he was actually really lonely. He had no one to play with and he was getting more and more miserable. + +The little boy kept walking until he eventually found his way back home. He opened the big door to his house and felt happy to be back. He sat down and realized that being miserable wasn't worth it. + +From then on, the little boy decided that no matter how miserable he felt, he wouldn't ever go through the exit again. He was happy to stay at home with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the zoo and would go there all the time. She would swing from one place to another and explore all the different animals. + +One day, Lily went to the zoo and saw a black tiger. She wanted to swing near it, so she climbed on her swing and swayed back and forth. The tiger roared and Lily laughed. + +Then, when she finished swinging, Lily went to say hello to all the other animals in the zoo - elephants, giraffes, monkeys and more. She ran around and had lots of fun. + +But soon, it was time to go home. Lily swung one last time in the zoo before she said goodbye to all the animals and went home. She had a great day out! +Once upon a time there was an old man. He was very messy and didn't like to clean his house. Every day his house became more and more dirty and disgusting. He was starting to get worried. + +One day, he decided he needed help. So he went to his neighbor's house. His neighbor's daughter was only three years old. He asked her to come to his house and help him. + +The little girl was excited. She loved helping people. When she came to the old man's house, it was a mess. She began to add things in the right places. She picked up all the toys from the floor and added them to the toy box. She added all the clothes to the closet. She even added all the food to the refrigerator. + +Finally, the house was all neat and tidy. The old man was so happy. He thanked the little girl and gave her a present. The little girl was so pleased to be able to help the old man make his house neat again. +Once there was a boy. He was three and he loved to dream. Every day he would zoom around the house, pretending he was a superhero. + +One day he had the most amazing dream. It wasn't wild or scary, it was just very mild. He dreamed he was a bird, flapping his wings and flying high in the sky. + +He woke up feeling happy. He knew that it was only a dream, but it was so real it felt like it wasn't. + +And from that moment on, the boy knew that he could dream anything. That he could dream big and he could make his dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a dog named Jerry. Jerry was very special: he was her best friend. + +One day, Amy and Jerry went to the store. Amy wanted to get something for Jerry, but nothing was cheap. She felt sad. + +Just then, Amy saw something on the shelf. It was a pinch toy for dogs. It was cheap, so Amy got it for Jerry. + +When she gave the toy to Jerry, he was so happy. He ran all around the room, pinch-pinching the toy and having so much fun. Amy was happy too. + +Jerry and Amy were best friends forever. They both loved the pinch toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy. She was so pretty, with her big eyes and soft fur. But one day she got lost and couldn't find her way back home. + +She was looking around when she heard a loud noise. It was a big truck! But inside the truck was a nice man. He was on his way to the stage. + +The man saw the little puppy and stopped the truck. He put the puppy in the truck and off they went. They drove and drove until they got to the stage. + +When they stopped, the man opened the truck door and the pretty puppy jumped out. She was so happy to be back safe on the stage! + +The nice man gave her a treat and a pat. He knew it was the only way to rescue the pretty puppy! +Once upon a time there was a train. The train was very special and did magical things. One day, the train needed help and asked a friend to lend it a hand. So, the friend agreed and went to help the train. + +However, when the friend arrived, the train was filthy! It was covered in mud and dirt and it smelled so bad! But, the friend didn't mind at all and offered to help. The friend worked hard and cleaned the windows and painted the wheels. + +Soon enough the train was sparkling clean and ready to go. The friend waved goodbye to the train and the train set off into the night. The friend had been a big help, and the train was very thankful! +John is a little boy who loves adventures. He went outside one day with a pocket full of tasty treats. He went to the park and found a lot of friends. Everyone was playing together and having a really fun time. + +John offered his friends some of his tasty treats that he had brought. Everyone was so excited, and they all said thank you to John. John was glad he could provide some happiness to his friends. + +Finally, when the fun was over, John took the last of his treats out of his pocket and shared them with his friends. He was so happy and proud that he could provide his friends with something tasty. + +John's friends thanked him and waved goodbye. John was glad that he could provide something for his friends. He went home with a smile on his face and a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to fly. She decided to fly to the moon. The moon was so bright and she felt so excited. + +So she started flapping her arms like wings and before long, she was high up in the sky. She flew and flew until she could see the big round moon. She felt so dizzy as she got closer and closer. + +When she reached the moon, she was amazed! There were so many stars twinkling in the sky. She even saw a big shooting star! She was so happy about her journey, she jumped up and down and flew around the moon. + +The girl was so dizzy but so happy. She thanked the moon for being so beautiful and then flew back home. She flew, flew, flew and before long, she was back home in her bed. + +The girl knew she would never forget the amazing time she had flying to the moon. +Once upon a time there was a very attractive mosquito. This mosquito was so happy to fly around the garden and find yummy things to eat. + +One day, the mosquito wanted to find something special to feed on. The mosquito flew over to a huge pile of leaves and saw something shining in the middle. It was a delicious pea! + +The mosquito was so excited and quickly flew over to the pea. It fed on the pea for a very long time and then flew away happy and full. + +From that day onwards, the mosquito was always very happy when it flew around the garden and was able to find pea and other yummy things to feed on. +Once there was a furry cat called Tom. Tom was very curious, so he often asked lots of questions. + +One day he asked, "Why is the sky so high?" Tom waited for an answer, but no one knew. + +Suddenly, a strong wind blew and a fragile butterfly appeared! Tom was astonished. The butterfly answered, "I can fly high up because I am so light and delicate!" + +Tom was very happy when he heard the answer. He thanked the butterfly and watched it fly away. Then, he went back to his home, curling up in a warm fur-ball. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very hungry and wanted something to eat. She went to the kitchen and stumbled. She couldn't find her way. + +Then she saw it. In the corner of the room was a big blackboard. She walked over to it and looked at the pictures drawn on it. + +The little girl was so excited. She grabbed a black crayon and started to draw. The little girl drew a picture of a big, tasty sandwich. She was so hungry she could almost taste it. + +But just then, the little girl stumbled again. She dropped the crayon and it rolled away! It had rolled right under the blackboard! + +The little girl bent down and reached for it but it was too far for her little arms. She tried and tried but it didn't work. Then her mom came in the room and said, "Don't worry, my little one. I'll get it for you!" + +And so the mom got the crayon for the little girl and she went on drawing pictures of all the things she wanted to eat. She was so happy and no longer hungry! The end. +Tim was very excited to go to the costume party. He wanted to be a superhero and his mom said she would make him a costume. She went to the store and got all the materials she needed. + +The next day, Tim helped his mom cut out fabric for the costume and print designs for the superhero shirt and cape. He was so excited to see the finished product! + +Finally the day of the party came and Tim put on his costume. He looked just like a real superhero! He couldn't help but smile with excitement as he showed off his costume to all his friends. + +At the end of the night, Tim had a lot fun. He was sad the costume party was over but he was still really excited about the costume his mom made for him. He knew it was something he would always remember. +Once upon a time, a girl named Sue was walking home from school. She wondered what she could make with all the things she had brought home. Then she remembered the glue she had in her bag. + +Sue went to work in her room, picking up some pieces of wood and paper. She started to glue each of the pieces together making it nice and tight. She was so happy with the shape she made, she kept gluing until she had made a beautiful toy. + +Sue ran downstairs to show her mom and dad. When they saw it, they were amazed. It was beautiful! Sue smiled and was so proud. + +Sue had used her glue to make something wonderful. She could not help but wonder what she would make next! +Once there was a boy named Dave. He liked to jog every morning. He put on his sneakers and grabbed his water bottle. + +He ran and ran until he reached the park. He liked to look at all the automobiles. Some were red and some were blue. + +But everyday it felt a bit boring. Dave wanted something more exciting. So one day he decided to take a looping jog around the park. He ran as fast as he could! + +Dave enjoyed going around and around the park. It was a lot more fun than just walking. Now he jogs around the park everyday and smiles, because it's much more exciting than it used to be. +Once upon a time there were three friends. They were very competitive and loved to have picnics together. The friends decided to have a picnic one day. The first friend went to the store and supplied the sandwiches, the second brought fruit, and the third friend supplied the drinks and snacks. + +When the picnic started, the friends had a great time. They ate the yummy sandwiches and ate the sweet fruit. They drank the cold drinks and chatted and laughed. Everyone was having a great time, and the competitive friends decided to play a game of tag. + +The three friends ran around and laughed as they raced around the picnic field. Everyone was having so much fun. After a while, the sun started to set and the friends had to head home. + +They decided they had to have a picnic like this again as soon as possible. They said goodbye and waved, already planning the next picnic they'd have together. +Jim was a little boy who was only three years old. One day, Jim was at the park playing with his friends. Suddenly, Jim started to cry. His friends asked, "What's wrong?". Jim started to sob and said, "I want some coffee!". All of his friends started to laugh, but then one of them had an idea. He said, "Let's get coffee for Jim, it will be easy!" Everyone was excited and ran off to buy coffee for Jim. + +When they got back, Jim was so happy. His friends had brought him coffee easily! Jim took the coffee and smiled. But then, he looked down and started to cry again. Everyone was worried, what was wrong this time? + +Jim said, "I don't have a straw!". His friends all laughed and one of them got a straw. Jim was so happy! He put the straw in his coffee and started to tear up again. But this time it wasn't tears of sadness but of joy. They had gotten him his coffee and a straw, it was so easy! Everyone was happy and they all drank their coffee together. +There was an elderly bug who wanted to go on an adventure. He wanted to gather as many friends as he could to join him. He crawled through the tall grass and visited some of the other bugs. Soon, he had gathered a big group of bugs that were ready for adventure. They crawled and flew everywhere, exploring the big world. They saw so many exciting things, like buzzing flowers, tall trees, and even a singing bird. It was a glorious day, full of surprises. Finally, they all gathered around a big rock that was all aglow in the sunset. They knew this was the perfect spot to end their adventure. They all hugged and said goodbye, before settling down for the night. The elderly bug was so happy that he had gathered so many new friends on this special day. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She went outside on a rainy day with her yellow umbrella. But when she was playing in the rain, she lost her yellow umbrella. + +Amy was very sad and she ran back inside. She asked her mom if they could look for it. + +Her mom looked in all the usual places, but they couldn't find her yellow umbrella. So they decided to try the park. + +Amy and her mom searched the park, and soon they saw a yellow umbrella! It was Amy's umbrella and she was so happy. She thanked her mom and they went back home. + +The next day, Amy looked after her yellow umbrella so it wouldn't get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Peter. One day, Peter's mommy taught him a very special gift. She showed him a dull grey stone. Peter did not like it much, as it was so dull. But his mommy told him it was very special and it was his to keep. She taught him to close his eyes, rub the stone and make a wish. Peter hugged the stone and made a wish that all his friends could go to the park together. + +The next day, Peter's mommy told him to open his eyes. To Peter's surprise, he saw seven of his friends standing in front of him, ready to go to the park! He hugged his stone and thanked his mommy for teaching him the special gift. + +And from then on, Peter, his mommy and his friends went to the park together and never felt dull ever again! +Once there was a family who went to a meeting. They were all excited to get there and see what was available. At the meeting, everyone got to add something special. Dad added an interesting shaped stone, Mom added a flower, and the two kids added toys. Everyone was happy and eager to add to the meeting. When they were finished, each family member had something available to take home with them. They were all so happy to have been part of the special meeting. +Once there was a warm bird. He liked to spend his days in the sunshine. He liked to take long naps, and then stretch his wings wide. + +One day, he felt like he wanted something different. He flew up and up, until he was very high in the sky. He looked down and saw a lake. It was so big and blue. He felt like he wanted to spend some time there. + +The bird flew down and landed by the lake. He snapped up some bugs to eat and then he took a nap near the water. When he awoke, he decided to swim around the lake. He paddled around and around, and had a lot of fun. + +When the sun began to set, the bird decided it was time to go. He flapped his wings, and flew back up into the sky. He made sure to remember the lake, so he could come back and spend more time there soon! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. Anna wanted to find something special. It was a really sunny day and she wanted to go on an adventure. + +So she put on her shoes and went outside into the garden. She looked around and then she started to search. She searched high and low for something special. + +Then she saw a big pan. It was shiny and silver and it made her heart feel so happy. She picked it up and the pan felt rough to the touch. + +Anna was so excited, she decided to explore and find out what was in the pan. She looked around her garden and then she went even further away from her house. + +Finally, she found some beautiful blue stones in the pan. She was so excited she grabbed them all and brought them home. Anna showed her Mum what she had found and they talked about what else she could find if she kept searching. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. He loved to play around in the park. One day, he saw a police car drive by. It was very noisy with its loud siren. Tom thought it was so fun and decided to take a dive into a big pile of leaves nearby. + +Tom jumped and swished his way through the leaves. He felt so free and happy that he did it again and again. Suddenly, the police were back again but this time they stopped right next to the big pile of leaves. Tom quickly hid and held his breath. + +The police looked around and soon saw the pile of leaves moving. They walked over and saw Tom. He was so scared that he didn't know what to do. But then the police smiled and said, "Hi there Tom! Come on out, we just wanted to see if you were having a good time." + +Tom knew that the police weren't mad at him. He came out and thanked them for being so kind. Then, Tom and the police officers had some hot cocoa in the park. It was definitely one of Tom's best days ever! +Once there was a tall man who had a lot of worry. He was always worrying about something that he needed to do, or something that had gone wrong. No matter how hard he tried to make things better, his worries never seemed to vanish. + +One day, the tall man decided to take a walk in the park. He wanted to get away from all of his worries and forget about them. Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked around but he couldn't see anyone else so he kept walking. As he went further in he heard the noise again. He looked to his left and he saw a giant red balloon pop and disappear! + +The tall man smiled with relief and felt all of his worries vanish. He knew that if a giant red balloon could disappear so quickly then all of his worries could, too. From that day on the tall man stopped worrying about things he couldn't control and enjoyed his life! +Once there was a girl named Susie. She had a tire in her backyard. Instead of playing with it, she liked to just imagine. + +Susie would sit next to the tire and close her eyes. She would imagine she was in a land where all the animals were friendly and everyone was happy. + +One day Susie's mom said it was time to put the tire away, but Susie wanted to keep imagining. So she made a cozy spot in the tire and fell asleep. + +Her mom found her there in the morning, looking very sleepy. But Susie was smiling. She had had a wonderful dream about her magical land. +One day, there was a prince who was feeling sad. He was feeling very pale and he could not find a way to make himself feel better. + +He walked around his kingdom looking for something that would make him smile, but nothing seemed to bring him joy. He decided to go for a walk in a nearby forest. + +As he was walking, he spotted a butterfly. It was beautiful, with wings that were white and pink. The prince suddenly felt happy, and he smiled. + +The butterfly seemed to sense his joy and it flew around him, its wings moving gracefully in the air. It was a magical moment, and the prince felt like his sadness had faded away. + +He thanked the butterfly for making him feel better and the butterfly flew away. The prince was no longer pale; he was happy and content. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Lily. One day Lily wanted to go outside to play. Her mom said no, it's too cold. Lily was sad. + +Then, Lily remembered something exciting. She had seen a shoulder inside her mom's closet. It was dead, so Lily's mom said she could use it. + +Lily asked her mom if she could go outside with the shoulder. Her mom said yes, but only for a little bit. She told Lily to be careful. + +Lily put the shoulder on and went outside. She felt like she could do anything. Lily ran around the yard and jumped in the leaves. She smiled and had so much fun. + +When Lily was done playing, she went back inside. Her mom said she was very happy that Lily was careful and that she had been good enough to permit her to take the shoulder outside. + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. +Once there was a little girl named Rose. Rose had a wagon that she loved to play with. Each day, she would take her wagon out to the park and ignore the wealthy people passing by. + +For hours, Rose would run around with her wagon, having lots of fun. Every time some of the wealthy people saw Rose and her wagon, they would pretend to ignore her. + +One day, the wealthy people stopped ignoring Rose. They made her an offer - they said if she gave them her wagon in exchange for a new, bigger one, they would give it to her. + +At first, Rose didn't want to give them her wagon. But after thinking about it, she decided that she really wanted a bigger wagon and handed them her old one. + +The wealthy people smiled and gave Rose a big, shiny wagon. She was so excited, she couldn't believe her eyes. Rose ran around with her new wagon, having lots of fun. From then on, she always acknowledged the wealthy people when she saw them. +Molly was hungry. She stepped outside to look for something to eat. In the park, she saw a big box made of cardboard. She was so excited that she ran to it! When she got there, she saw lots of yummy treats inside. She stepped closer and grab a handful of cookies. She was so happy that she started to skip around the park, with a warm cookie in her hand. She was going to enjoy her snack! + +When she was done eating, Molly decided to stay and play in the park a bit longer. She saw a corrugated cardboard box laying beneath a tree. She stepped near and peeped inside. What a sight! There were so many things to play with! She pulled out some blocks and started building a tower. She moved around pieces of cardboard, making shapes and lines. She had so much fun! + +By the end of the afternoon, Molly had built a big castle out of cardboard. As the sun started to set, she was getting a bit tired. She stepped away from the box and made her way home. She was still hungry, but was glad that she had spent a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a poor girl. She had nothing but a little dress to wear. She wanted to play outside, but she couldn't as she had no coat to keep her warm. + +One day, she found a switch under her bed. She wondered what it did. She tried flicking it up and down, and suddenly, a magical coat appeared. + +The coat kept her nice and warm, and it had pockets with candy and sweets inside. She was so excited and couldn't wait to show everyone her special new coat. + +She put her coat on and skipped outside into the sunshine. Everywhere she went, she was admired for her new coat. Everyone wanted to know where she got it from. + +The little girl told the story of the switch she found, and everyone cheered for her. She was so happy to have found something special under her bed that had made her much less poor. +Once upon a time there was a man. He was feeling very impatient. He had something he wanted to do. So he picked it up and threw it high in the air! The man watched as it flew up and up until it disappeared out of sight. He was so happy! Then he ran to get it. He ran and ran, but he couldn't find it! He was starting to feel very sad. But he kept looking. Finally, he found it! He picked it up and hugged it tight. Now he felt happy again. +Once there was a heavy box. Little Thomas wanted to put something inside it. So he went to his bedroom and put his jazz music in the box. The music was fun, but it was too heavy for him to carry. + +Mommy came in and saw what Thomas was doing. She smiled and said, “Let me help.†She picked up the box and put it in her car. Thomas said goodbye to his music and waved goodbye as they drove away. + +They drove to the park. There was a big stage there and Mommy put the box on it. People were starting to show up. They were dressed in bright colors and carrying instruments. + +Mommy said, “The jazz band is here!†Thomas looked around at all the people and the music started. The band was really loud and it felt like Thomas’s heart was dancing with the music. Dad said, “This is a heavy jazz sound!†Thomas smiled and enjoyed the show. +Once there was a kid who wanted to buy some new toys. He went to the store and saw some great toys, but the clerk was very rude. He shouted at the kid and told him to go away. The kid was very sad and he felt scared. He ran away and never returned to the store. He decided to go to a different store. He found a nice clerk who was very friendly. The clerk helped the kid pick out some toys that he liked. He was able to buy the toys he wanted and he left the store with a big smile on his face. He was happy he did not have to deal with the rude clerk anymore! +Once there was a little girl who wanted something very special. She wanted a puppy. She asked her mom, but her mom said no. The girl started to cry, but she still looked around the house. She wanted to find something to make her mom change her mind. + +Suddenly, she saw her mom's hand. She had a very special ring on it. The girl thought to herself, if I get that ring, maybe my mom will say yes. So she ran to her mom and tried to grab the ring. But her mom didn't want her to take it. She said, "No! That's too selfish!" + +The girl started to cry again. But then, she had an idea. She got some of her toys and worked hard to make a puppy out of them - a toy puppy. She went to her mom and showed her the toy puppy. Her mom smiled and said she wasn't selfish anymore, and the girl could have the real puppy if she kept being kind and considerate. And that's exactly what she did. +Once upon in a time, there was a daring rocket. It was eager to explore the outer limits of the universe! Every day it waited for the opportune moment for takeoff. + +At last, the day finally arrived! The bright and shining rocket was ready to go. It lifted off the launchpad and began to yield across the sky. Yonder, it saw millions of stars twinkling in the night. + +The more the rocket traveled, the bolder it got. It wanted to explore even more! It saw far away planets and unknown galaxies. Everywhere it went, it saw something new. + +Finally, the rocket returned home, eager to return and explore soon. As the rocket happily landed and rested peacefully, it knew that space adventure would always yield something special. +Once there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and very happy. She loved to swing on the swings in the park. She would swing higher and higher and laugh with joy. + +One day, Lucy looked in the mirror and realized that her hair was too long. She asked her mom for a haircut. Her mom took her to the hairdresser. The hairdresser made her hair very short. + +When Lucy looked in the mirror she couldn't believe it. Her hair looked so beautiful! She ran out of the hairdresser and started to swing on the swings in the park again. She was so happy with her new haircut! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to have fun. She thought of an idea and invited her friends to come outside and play. + +The day was hot and the ground was dusty and dirty. She handed each one of her friends a big spade and they headed outside. + +The girl and her friends started to dig a big hole in the dirt. As they dug, they made a big pile of dirt. + +They took turns jumping in the big pile of dirt. (It was so much fun!) Then they laughed, cheered, and invited other kids outside to join. + +The group was soon bigger and the dirt pile was huge. Everyone had a great time digging and jumping in the dirt until the sun started to set. + +The girl was happy that she was able to invite everyone to have fun in the hot and dirty dirt! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man who wanted to go for a walk. He looked for a good place to go and he saw a pit. The man was curious and wanted to see what was inside. He was careful as he lowered himself into the pit with a rope. + +Once inside, he saw two friendly animals who were chatting. The man was polite and he suggested that they play a game. The animals were excited and they played for a long time. + +When it was time to go, the man said goodbye and offered the animals some tasty food as a gift. The animals said thank you and waved goodbye. The man climbed back up the rope, glad that he had been so polite. +Once, there was a great friend. His name was Rob. Every day, he would go to the ground and put things there. He would put stones, leaves, sticks and more! Every day, something exciting would happen. + +One day, Rob saw something he had never seen before. He saw a big shiny ring on the ground. He wanted to put it in his pocket so he could keep it forever. He reached down and picked it up. + +Suddenly, he heard someone yell "Stop!" He looked up and saw another great friend, Maria. She said, "That's my ring. I put it on the ground so I could find it later." Rob smiled and gave back the ring. + +They both laughed, and then Maria said, "Now, let's put what we find on the ground together!" They agreed and kept searching. Every time they found something cool, they would put it on the ground to show their other friends. + +It was great fun. Rob and Maria became best friends and went to the ground every day to find new and exciting things. They even made a special rule between them. Whenever one found something, he or she always put it back on the ground for the other to find. +One day, Sarah was feeling very upset. She had wanted to go for a jog with her mom, but it was raining outside. She decided to stay inside and find something to do. + +She went to the drawer in her room and pulled out her favorite crayons. She spent some time coloring and finally she felt better. + +Then, she got an idea! She grabbed her crayon box and ran outside to the front yard. She put on her rain boots and started to jog around the yard with her crayons. + +She ran around until she was out of breath and all of her crayons were used. She was happy and feeling much better. +Once upon a time there was a little fish. Every day the fish swam around looking for something fun to do. One day, the fish found a quiet spot near the shore and decided to relax. Even though it was peaceful and quiet, the little fish was feeling kind of anxious. But soon enough, the fish relaxed. It floated slowly above the ocean floor, gazing at the beautiful rocks and shells below. + +As the fish relaxed, it noticed an exciting new world around it - a world full of amazing creatures and places! The fish became so curious that it forgot all about being anxious. It decided to go explore and see what was out there. + +Soon, the little fish found beautiful sparkly plants and colorful coral, and the fish met many new friends along the way. After having lots of fun and swimming around, the little fish was tired. So it decided to go back to the same spot it found earlier and relax once again. + +The fish was tired, but so happy it could explore a new world. It felt relaxed knowing that there was so much to learn and discover. And with that, the little fish swam away, ready for its next adventure. +One day, two little children were walking down the street, looking for something to do. Suddenly, they saw a huge store. They walked up to it and peered in the window. Inside they saw a giant carpet. It was so lush and soft that they wanted to touch it! + +The children opened the door and walked in. They were so excited to explore this huge store! They ran their fingers over the carpet, feeling how soft it was. Then they spotted a big box filled with toys! + +The children started playing with the toys and the carpet. They rolled around on the carpet and giggled. Soon, they had a lot of fun. After a while, the children decided it was time to leave. They said goodbye to the store and walked away, dreaming about coming back another day. +Once upon a time there was a patch. It was so fine that it made the birds want to dance. The patch had tall grass and lots of colour. The sun shone down on it making it sparkle like a birthday party. + +The birds fluttered and flew through the patch, singing and laughing along. They hopped and twirled to the music in the air. They tapped their little feet up and down. + +The patch had grown so large that the birds could not fit in it. So they jumped outside and kept on dancing. They wiggled and swayed to the music of the patch. They celebrated with lots of energy and fun. + +When the music stopped, the birds took one last look at the fine patch. The patch had brought the birds lots of joy and happiness. Then the birds flapped their wings and flew away, leaving the patch behind. +A little boy wanted to play with his toy trains. He needed something strong and dependable so he could build a track on it. Therefore, he asked his mom for a shelf. + +His mom was happy to help. She found a big, strong shelf that was very dependable. She built it for the boy and he was very excited. + +The boy thanked his mom and started playing with his trains. He built a long track on the shelf and had lots of fun. The trains raced up and down the track, going around the shelf and making exciting sounds. + +The little boy was very happy. He had a shelf that he could play with and that was dependable. It was the perfect toy. +Once there was a small girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to be creative. Every day she picked out her favorite clothes to wear. They included colorful dresses, bright sweaters and special sandals. She loved to pick out her clothes. + +One day, Jane recognized something special about her clothes. She realized that she could combine different pieces together to create something unique. She took her blue shirt and paired it with a bright red skirt. She smiled as she looked in the mirror. + +Jane was so pleased with her creation. She showed it off to her family and friends. Everyone was impressed with her creative outfit. They admired how she was able to mix and match her clothing into something special. + +Jane could recognize her own creativity. She had the confidence to express it through her clothes. She was proud of herself for being creative and was always excited to search for new ways to make her own unique outfits. +Once upon a time, there was a tired little girl. Her name was Grace. Every night Grace had to add the numbers in her head before she could go to sleep, just like her mommy told her to. She was good at adding, but it was hard work and made her tired. + +One night, Grace was extra, extra tired. She didn't think she'd be able to add all the numbers. Suddenly, she heard beautiful music coming from outside. It was an opera! The music was so beautiful that it gave Grace energy to keep going. + +She listened to the opera and added as fast as she could. She added and added, until every number was added up. Then she was finished! She smiled, happy and proud of herself for adding all the numbers. Then she lay down and went off to dreamland. +Once upon a time there was a brave lion. He loved to roar! His roar was so loud it could be heard from miles away. One morning, the lion set out on a special mission. He was looking for a special glove. + +Suddenly, he heard someone crying. It was a rabbit. He asked the rabbit what was wrong and the rabbit said he had lost his glove. The lion felt sorry for the rabbit and promised to help him find his glove. + +The lion and the rabbit searched far and wide but couldn't find the glove. Then, they came across a crazy lioness. She was wearing the rabbit's glove! The brave lion roared so fiercely that the lioness was scared and ran away, leaving the glove behind. + +The rabbit was so happy! He thanked the brave lion and they both went on their way. From that day on, the lion and the rabbit were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was an old big dog. He was so big that it was hard for him to find food. One sunny day he was out looking for something to eat when he found a big bone. He was so happy and excited. He licked it and licked it until it was nice and clean. Then he happily filled his tummy with it. He felt very happy and full. + +The day went by and the big old dog needed something else to fill his tummy. He kept searching and searching until he saw another big bone! He was so happy again! He licked it and licked it until it was nice and clean. After that, he filled his tummy again. + +The big old dog kept going like that every single day. He kept finding big bones and filling his tummy with them. He was a happy dog and enjoyed his life each day. He was always so full and content. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. She was only three years old. One day, Anna was playing in the park with her mom. Suddenly, she saw a pale train pointing down the tracks. It was very exciting! She loved watching the train go by. + +Anna asked her mom if she could go with the train. Her mom said no, but she did give Anna a toy train as a surprise. Anna was very happy and ran off to play with it. She used her imagination and pretended her toy train was the same as the one she had seen. + +Anna pointed the toy train down the tracks and put her hands on the sides like she had seen on the other pale train. She liked pretending like she was the conductor and took her toy train on many adventures. + +Anna had so much fun with her toy train that she never tired of it. From then on, she wanted to play with it every day. +Once there was a dog named Rudy. He was a happy dog and always liked to go for walks in the park. He also liked to wear a special collar with a shiny bell. Every morning, Rudy's mommy would make a yummy breakfast for him, and he would sit in the kitchen and whistle while she cooked. + +One day, Rudy took his collar off and lost it in the park. It was nowhere to be found. He started to feel sad but then he heard a whistle! It was coming from inside a bush. Rudy ran to it and shined his flashlight in the bush. There was his collar, still jingling in the breeze. + +Rudy was so happy he started to whistle as he carried his collar home. He was so excited to show his mommy he had found it! She was very happy too and gave him a yummy treat for a job well done. From then on, Rudy always brought his collar with him, just in case he ever lost it again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy. He loved to explore in his garden. One day, he found a big worm wiggling around in the dirt. He squealed with delight, then quickly grabbed it. He wanted to show his mommy. + +The little boy carried the worm inside, where his mommy was baking delicious treats. He proudly held up the worm and snapped his fingers. His mommy smiled and said, "Oh, you found a worm? Let's put it in the garden, where it can have fun." + +So the little boy put the worm back in the garden. He watched it happily wiggle away, and he knew it would stay safe outside. Then, he and his mommy went back inside and rewarded themselves with a delicious treat. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a wide leather car. It was shiny and new. One day, the car wanted to have some fun. The car zipped around the town, zooming around corners. Everything was a blur as the car zoomed around. But eventually, the car got tired and stopped. The car was happy and decided to go home. It zoomed back to its garage and parked in its spot. The end. +Once upon a time there was an octopus that lived way out in the ocean. The octopus was broken, so it could not swim. It was so sad because it could not see its friends. Every day, it just stayed in the same spot, hoping to get better. + +One day, something amazing happened. The octopus started to feel better! Its broken parts began to increase, getting bigger and bigger! Now it could move around in the ocean. It swam and swam, looking for its friends. + +Finally it found them! All of its octopus friends were together and the broken octopus was so happy. They all celebrated, playing and swimming together. The broken octopus was never lonely again. +One day, Abi was so happy to go outside! She wanted to bring her toys to the lawn. She put on her shoes and grabbed her basket. She ran to the lawn outside her house. Abi brought her dolls and a ball to the lawn. She sat on the grass and started to play. The sun was shining, and Abi was so happy! She ran around the lawn, chasing her ball and laughing. She stayed outside playing until it was time for dinner. Abi collected her things and brought them back inside. She had a wonderful day playing outside on the lawn. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl who really wanted a pet. She asked her mom if she could have a pet, but her mom said no. + +The little girl was so sad. But then one day, when she was outside, she saw a tiny palm in the grass. She looked around, but nobody was there. She really wanted the little palm, so she picked it up and took it home. + +The little girl was very happy. She named the palm Fred. She would talk to Fred and take him everywhere with her. + +The little girl was so smart. She quickly taught Fred how to do special tricks like bark and jump. She soon had lots of fun playing with Fred and showing him off to her friends. + +The girl and Fred were best friends. They were always happy and having fun together. They were the perfect pair. +Once there was a little girl. She had a mop that she liked to use around the house. One day she put the mop outside the back door. + +Then a naughty man came. He saw the mop and he wanted to steal it. He grabbed it without asking and started to run away. + +The little girl saw this man. She felt very hurt. She started to cry and called for her mommy. Her mommy came out and shouted at the man. She said he had been very naughty. + +The man thought about what he did. He felt bad for the little girl and decided to bring back the mop. He put it down next to the door and ran away. + +The little girl was so happy. She hugged her mop tight and thanked her mommy for helping. She promised to never leave her mop outside the door again! +Once upon a time there was an ancient man who needed help. His tough old skin was dry and cracking. He looked all around but couldn't seem to find anyone to help him. + +Just then, a small child appeared and said, "I can help!" The man smiled and said, "Thank you!" The child found a jar of soft cream and carefully spread it all over the man's old skin. + +The ancient man noticed a difference right away. His skin felt softer and no longer hurt. He thanked the child for helping him and asked her what he could do for her in return. + +The child smiled and said, "That's ok! It was my pleasure to help." And after that, the ancient man and the small child became good friends. They would sit together and tell stories about all the wonderful things that were possible if you could just find someone to help. +Mommy was sad because she had given away her favourite toy during a trade with a friend. She felt guilty, so her brother came over to comfort her. He gave her a hug and a sweet smile. He reminded her that she could always share her toys with her friends. Mommy's heart warmed up with his sweet words and she was no longer sad. + +After a few minutes, Mommy and her brother went to the park. They played together and ran around having lots of fun. Mommy felt much better and was thankful for her brother's comfort. She now knew that sharing toys with her friends was a good thing, even if she felt a little guilty afterwards. +One day, Sarah went to the beach. She saw lots of other people there too, and she was very excited. She wanted to wave to them, so she smiled and waved her hands. Everyone waved back! + +Sarah was so happy that she wanted to go for a swim. She grabbed her floaty and ran into the water. It was very fun, she splashed around and laughed. + +When Sarah was done swimming, she felt very sleepy. The sun was setting and it was time to go home. Sarah said goodbye to everyone and waved goodbye. Then she put on her pyjamas and went to bed. She had a wonderful day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious rice. No one knew where it came from, or who gave it to them. But one day, a boy named Peter decided to try the rice. He took a spoonful and smiled - it tasted delicious! + +So Peter started to give the rice to all of his friends. Everyone began to include the rice in their meals. Soon, the mysterious rice became so popular that everyone wanted to share it with their friends and family. + +Peter was so happy that he was the one who discovered the mysterious rice. He knew it was his own special recipe. From then on, every day he ate rice with a smile on his face. And everyone else did too! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He loved to play and have fun! One day, the little boy was walking around with his mom. He noticed something shiny in a field full of corn. He asked his mom what it was and she said it was a corn cob. + +The little boy was so excited! He wanted to pick it up to take it home and play with it. But his mom said no, because people were growing corn there and he shouldn't take it. + +The little boy wanted the corn cob so badly. He started to complain, but his mom said they had to keep going. He knew she was right, and eventually they left the field. He was sad without his corn cob, but knew it was the right thing to do. + +After a little while, the little boy noticed something else in the field - a playful little squirrel! He was so excited to see it. The squirrel often ran through the field, playing with the corn and other things it found. + +The little boy watched the squirrel, and decided that it was okay that he didn't have a corn cob after all. Seeing the squirrel having so much fun, he was happy and didn't complain. He knew there would be more fun things to explore later! +Once there was a clumsy wheel. It rolled around, but had a hard time going anywhere. One day, the wheel decided it wanted to change and become something new. So it rolled around and found a new wheel. This wheel was bigger and glittered in the sun. + +The clumsy wheel rolled up to the new wheel and said, "I'd like to be like you!" The new wheel smiled and said, "No problem. Just believe in yourself!" So the clumsy wheel rolled thoughtfully around, believing in itself. Suddenly, it began to glow and change. + +Before long, the clumsy wheel had become a beautiful new wheel. It glittered in the sun and rolled around much faster than before. Everyone was amazed by how the wheel had changed. From then on, the wheel felt happy and confident wherever it went. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sophie. Sophie was three years old and loved to collect pretty things. One day, Sophie found a beautiful white crystal. She was so excited and couldn't wait to show it off to all of her friends. + +So she put the crystal in her pocket, and soon ran off to her friends to show them her new treasure. But when she opened her pocket, the crystal was gone! Sophie started to cry, as she had been so excited to show it off. + +Suddenly, Sophie spotted the white crystal below a tree. She quickly ran over and put it back in her pocket, and couldn't stop smiling. Sophie was so happy to have her crystal back and ran off to show it to her friends. + +Sophie kept the crystal forever, and always made sure to put it away in a safe place. She never wanted to lose her precious little crystal ever again! +Once upon a time, there was a popular dove. She was loved by all the animals in the forest. Every morning, she would flutter around looking for food. But one day, something bad happened. Somebody came and locked the dove in a cage. She was so sad and she started to cry. + +All the other animals in the forest were worried. They called out to each other and said, "We must help the popular dove!" So they all gathered around the cage to see what they could do. + +They tried everything they could think of, but nothing worked. Then one of them had an idea. "Let's use our wings and make a big gust of wind!" So they all flapped their wings as hard as they could. The wind became so strong that it blew open the cage and the popular dove was free again! + +The dove was very happy to be free and she thanked the animals. She promised that she would never be locked up again. From then on, the popular dove lived a very happy life in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play dress up. She had a perfect model that she was very proud of. She would spin around in her dress and twirl her little model in her hands. + +One day while she was playing dress up, a fairy appeared before her. The fairy had a special gift for Lucy. It was an even more perfect model. This model had a fancy dress and sparkly wings. It was perfect! + +Lucy was so excited to own this new model. She twirled around with it and flew around the room. Her friends came over to have a look at her new model and marveled at how perfect it was. + +From then on, Lucy always played dress up with her beautiful perfect model. She would tell everyone how proud she was to own such a beautiful thing. The model was a reminder of her special moment and the magic that surrounded it. +Once upon a time, there was a man who could create silver out of thin air. No one knew where he got his special power from, but everyone was amazed by it. Every day the man would create something new. He created all kind of silver items, from cups and plates to necklaces and brooches. + +One day, something new and unknown appeared. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw it; it was a beautiful silver coin. He had never seen anything like it before. He held the coin in his hand, wondering where it came from. + +He examined the coin. On one side was a symbol of a star, and on the other side were two birds flying in the sky. The man didn't know what it meant, but he was sure it was special. + +The man kept the coin and created more silver coins. Everyone was so happy with the silver coins that the man made. They all thought it was nice to have something special, like the unknown silver coin. All of the coins the man created were made with love and care, and it made everyone very happy. +One day, a girl named Jill wanted to win a race. She was fit and excited. Suddenly, a whip flew into the air. Jill ran quickly and caught it in her hand. Jill was thrilled. She used the whip to help her move faster and win the race. + +Everyone cheered for Jill. With the help of the whip, she had become the fastest runner. Jill was so proud of herself. + +The next day, Jill decided to invite everyone at the race to a party. She wanted to thank them all for helping her win. At the party, they all had fun and enjoyed some delicious food. Everybody was happy that Jill had fit the whip into the race and won. +Once upon a time there were two twins, Tara and Talon. They were very different from one another, but they were always together. One day they decided to climb up a big hill. + +As they started to climb, they found it was very difficult. Talon was getting tired, but Tara kept encouraging him to keep going. She told him that if they worked together, they could make it to the top. + +So the twins kept on climbing, taking turns helping each other. They got a few scrapes and bruises along the way, but they kept going. Eventually, after a lot of hard work, they made it to the top of the hill. + +The twins looked around and saw how beautiful the view was. Even though the climb was difficult, they were glad they had done it. Together they shouted, "We did it!" +Once upon a time, there lived a brave hero. He gazed into the night sky and dreamt of grand things, but he never spoke of them. + +One day, a noise startled him from his stargazing. He looked around and saw a small creature, impatient and scared. + +The hero spoke. He said that the creature and him must work together. The creature was surprised, but the hero said he could help them in this scary time. + +So, the hero and the creature spoke long into the night. They found a plan and the creature smiled with joy. The hero was a hero after all. + +They said goodbye in the morning, and the hero watched the creature leave. His dream of grand things came true. +Once there was a boy called Bob. Bob had a spade he liked to play with. One day, he thought he would go and use it in the garden. + +When he arrived at the garden, Bob saw some small clouds up in the sky. He found it seemed very strange. He started digging with his spade and soon he found something buried in the ground. + +Bob pulled out an old chest. It seemed very heavy. He opened it and saw lots of coins in it. He was very honest and knew that he needed to tell someone about his discovery. He went to his mom and told her. + +Because of Bob's honesty, he was rewarded with some of the money from the chest. He could now buy lots of treats and toys. Bob was so happy with his unexpected surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was very happy because today was a special day. Today, she was going to polish her shoe! + +Firstly, Mary got the cloth and brushed the shoe with it. Then she had to find the polishing cream and applied it on the shoe. Then she had to find a patch - a bright, sparkly patch - and put it on top of the shoe. + +She was so excited to see how pretty it looked! + +Finally, it was time to finish off her pretty shoe. She opened a jar and put some yummy jelly on it. The colours were so bright and sparkly - the shoe looked perfect! + +Mary smiled with joy and happiness - she couldn't wait to wear her shoe! +Once there was a little girl who liked to go fishing. She had a boat to help her get to the places she wanted to go. She got up early one day, grabbed her fishing rod, and hopped in her boat. + +She started rowing, enjoying the cool breeze and the sound of her oar against the water. After a few minutes, she felt very tired and the boat felt like it was slowing down. She was so weak from rowing. + +But then she heard a noise and saw a big fish swimming next to her boat! She forgot all about her tiredness and started rowing as fast as she could. Eventually, she was able to catch the fish and take it home for dinner. + +She was so happy as she rowed back to shore, reminding herself never to give up no matter how weak she felt. +John and Mommy were very excited. They were going to the farm to load a special pony! They drove to the farm and saw the pony. It was beautiful! It had white, fluffy fur and two blue eyes. Mommy and John fed the pony some delicious hay. Then, they loaded the pony into the trailer. Now, the pony was ready for their journey. +John and Mommy waved goodbye to the farm, and began the long drive home. John was so excited to have his very own pony, he couldn’t wait to get home. When they finally arrived home, John unpacked the pony and gave it lots of love. He brought the pony food and played with it in the sunshine. John was so happy and loved his pony! +Once upon a time, there was a little three-year-old girl who had an uncle. Her uncle was very patient with her and always took her on fun adventures. +One day, they decided to go to the park together. They had a great time playing on the swings, chasing each other around and even taking a ride on the carousel. +But then, suddenly, the little girl started to sneeze. She sneezed and sneezed and couldn't stop! Uncle gave her a clean tissue to help her feel better, but it didn't seem to help. +So they went home, and Uncle made the little girl a cup of warm, clean tea. He gave her some medicine, rubbed her back and helped her put on her pajamas. Eventually, she felt much better and stopped sneezing. +The little girl was so glad to have such a caring uncle who was there to make her feel better. She realized how lucky she was and gave him a big hug. +The end! +Once there was a quiet girl. Her name was Zip and she loved to go on adventures. Today, Zip had a special task to do. + +It was to wipe away dirt from the street. Zip grabbed her sponge, dipped it into the bucket of water, and started wiping. Zip wiped and wiped, until the street was clean. + +At the end of the day, Zip felt so proud. She had done an amazing job. Zip went back home, excited to tell everyone about her day. + +When Zip arrived, she showed off all the dirt she had wiped away. Her family was so proud, they hugged her and thanked her for the big job she had done, making the street much cleaner! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She was very helpful and liked to bake things with her mum. + +One day Sarah's mum said, "Let's make some yummy cakes!" Sarah was very excited and fetched her baking objects from the cupboard. + +Sarah and her mum mixed the ingredients together and put them into the oven. They waited with anticipation for the yummy cakes to be ready. + +When it was time, Sarah and her mum took the cakes out of the oven. They looked delicious! Sarah was very proud of her cakes and couldn't wait to eat them. + +The cakes were as yummy as they looked and everyone enjoyed them. Sarah was happy that she could be helpful to all her family. She really enjoyed baking with her mum. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Alex and Jake. They wanted to have a sleepover, but Alex’s house was too small. So they decided to borrow a tent from Jake’s aunt. + +When they asked her, she was very rude. She said no and started to shout. She said they could not borrow her tent. Alex and Jake were very sad. + +But then Alex had a great idea. He knew of a kind neighbor who might lend them a tent for the night. They went to their neighbor's house and asked. She was very nice and kind. She said yes, and she even let them borrow some blankets too. + +Alex and Jake were so happy. They quickly set up the tent in Alex’s backyard. They had a great sleepover and had lots of fun inside the tent. + +The next morning, they returned the tent and the blankets to their neighbor. She thanked them for being so polite and the friends said goodbye. What a great sleepover they had! +Jack and Jane lived by the ocean. Every day they would dress up in their best clothes and go to the beach. They would play in the sand and dip their toes in the water. The ocean was so much fun! + +Jack and Jane soon became famous. Everywhere they went, people would stare and make a fuss over them. Everyone wanted to be their friend! + +One day, Jack and Jane put on their special dresses and went to the ocean. They were so excited! They ran around, building sandcastles and meeting new friends. They spent the entire day having fun in the ocean. + +When it was time to go home, Jack and Jane said goodbye to all the new friends they had made. They knew they would play in the ocean again soon. Everyone waved as the famous pair of friends left the beach. +Teddy and his dad were fishing at the harbor. Teddy was feeling tired from the morning's adventures, and he kept asking his dad if they were done fishing. His dad kept telling him to wait, that they had to yield to the other boats in the harbor. + +Now there were many boats in the harbor and soon enough Teddy felt waves pushing the fishing boat. He was so excited. Finally, a fish came on the line. Teddy helped his dad pull it in and together they saw how big it was. Teddy was so happy, with a wide grin on his face. + +The fish was so big that the two of them could barely reel it in. When they finally had the fish in the boat, Teddy and his dad laughed and cheered. They had yielded to the other boats in the harbor and they were rewarded with a big fish. +Once there was a little girl named Molly who loved to play hide-and-seek. One day, she decided to explore the world around her. She looked everywhere, but couldn't find the perfect spot to hide. + +Suddenly, she saw a dark, mysterious cave. It looked really interesting. She thought it would be the perfect place to hide. So, Molly slowly crept inside the cave, and hid behind a big rock. + +When Molly peeked out from behind the rock, she noticed a whole different world! There were lots of beautiful plants, animals and even some shining rocks. Molly had never seen anything like it before and thought it was really cool. + +She had so much fun exploring this new world, she almost forgot it was time to go and find her friends. But eventually, she knew it was time to go, so she said goodbye and ran back home. Molly was so excited about her adventure - she can't wait to go back and explore the world inside the cave again! +Once upon a time there was a mill. It was very old and made a loud noise when it worked. One day, a cold wind blew and the mill stopped working. A magical cobweb grew around it and no one knew what to do. + +One night, when everyone was asleep, a 3 year old girl had an idea. She was brave and wanted to make the mill work again. She used her magic wand to create a warm breeze. The mill began spinning and the cobweb disappeared. + +The girl smiled. She had saved the mill! Now it worked even better than before. Everyone was very happy and thanked the girl for her help. The mill kept spinning until the sun went down, and the cold wind never came back. +Once upon a time there was an incredible boy. His name was Jack and he was three years old. + +One day, Jack and his mom went to the beach. Jack ran and jumped happily in the sand. He found lots of shells and showed them to his mom. She smiled and said they were beautiful. + +Suddenly, Jack spotted something strange. He showed his mom, and it was a box of salt! It was a very strange thing to find at the beach. Jack picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +She said it must have been washed up by the waves, and they decided to keep it. Jack smiled at his mom, happy that they had found such an incredible thing at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who worked in a printing factory. Everyday, he would print labels and stick them on boxes. One day, he had a crazy idea. He thought he should print out labels to stick around town! The old man started sticking labels everywhere. On houses, cars and trees! + +The people in town were confused by the old man's madness. Why was he doing this? But little did the townspeople know the old man was on a secret mission! The labels he was printing had a special message for the townspeople. They said “Smile and be kind - spread happiness everywhere!â€. + +The old man was so happy that his idea was working. Everywhere he went, he saw people smiling and being kind. So the old man continued to print labels and spread happiness all over town. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was very curious and always wanted to explore. One day, Anna saw a big strawberry in a field. She decided to take it home. + +When she arrived at home, she found out that the strawberry was big and tough. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't take a bite. She asked her Mama for help. + +Mama cut the strawberry into small pieces. Then, she helped Anna to take a bite. It was sweet and tasty! After that, Mama let Anna take the rest of the strawberry with her to eat. + +Anna was so happy to have the strawberry and enjoyed every single bite. From that day on, she always thought that taking a strawberry was a wonderful thing. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. His feathers were so soft and white. He wanted to go for a walk, but he wanted to be safe, too. He fluttered to the ground and looked around. He saw a nice path that was safe for him to walk on. So he hopped down the path and started to explore. + +As he walked, the bird was delighted to find a beautiful feather. It had golden streaks and shiny edges. He lifted it up and flew away with it. He could feel the wind on his feathers. + +The little bird kept walking until he was far from his home. But he was still safe and happy. He put his feather in his nest so he could show all of his friends. Then he went for a final walk to enjoy the sunshine. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Rita. She wanted to go on a adventure. So she went to the closet and opened the door. Inside was something very special. It was warm and it made Rita's heart fill with joy. + +She quickly grabbed it and went outside. Rita released it into the sky and watched in amazement. It rose up into the clouds, twirling and spinning. She kept watching until it was far away. + +Rita was so happy! She raced back inside the house and told her mom all about it. Her mom smiled and said it was a beautiful thing that Rita had released. + +The warm feeling in her heart never went away and Rita never forgot her adventure. She had released something magical in the sky, and it was something she'd never forget. +Once upon a time, there lived a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and was very happy. + +One day, Lucy's mummy told her she could choose what she wanted for dinner. Lucy wanted rice because it was her favourite food. + +Mummy said she could choose between white rice and brown rice. Lucy thought the brown rice looked nice, so she chose it. + +Mummy put the rice in a pot with boiling hot water and cooked it until it was really soft. When it was ready, Mummy served it up with plenty of yummy vegetables. + +Lucy couldn't wait to get stuck in. The soft rice was just delicious. Lucy cleared her plate and had a big smile on her face. She was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to do lots of fun things and have adventures. + +On one sunny day, Daisy wanted to go for a drive in a taxi. She asked her mom and dad if they could call one. Her mom and dad said yes and they called a taxi. + +When it drove up, Daisy was so excited to get in. She couldn't wait for the adventure to begin. The taxi driver said hello and asked where she wanted to go. Daisy said "anywhere!" + +As the taxi drove, Daisy had lots of fun. She sang songs and laughed. She waved at people as they passed by. + +But suddenly, Daisy heard something strange. It was a voice from the radio. Daisy listen closely and heard a story about a hero. She listened to every word and it made her feel brave. + +At the end of the trip, Daisy thanked the taxi driver. She was so happy to ride in the taxi and to listen to the special story. +One day, two friends named Lily and Jack united together. They wanted to find something special to eat. Suddenly, Jack saw a big, delicious sausage! Both of them were so excited. They smiled and ran over to it. Then, Lily grabbed the sausage and split it into two pieces. Jack was very happy and thanked Lily for being so kind and generous. + +However, one man nearby was not happy. He was ignorant and shouted at the two of them. He said they were not allowed to take the sausage. He said it was rude of them. But Jack and Lily were not scared. They stood together and calmly explained that they were only being nice. + +The man was surprised. He apologised and thanked Lily and Jack for being so understanding. He then said they could each keep one half of the sausage. Both friends were so happy! They thanked the man and hugged each other. + +Lily and Jack had united and were now happily eating their sausage. They were very proud of how they had handled the situation. +One day, a fox was walking through the woods. Suddenly, it stopped and roared. Its roar was so loud and deep, it echoed through the trees. + +The pale fox stepped out of the shadows and looked around. Its bright eyes searched the forest. Suddenly, he heard something, so he started to run. + +Through the trees and bushes, he ran faster and faster. He didn't know what was chasing him, but he was scared. Just as he thought he was safe, he heard the deep roar again. He stopped and looked around. + +Suddenly, he saw a big, pale lion, who was roaring in the distance. The fox was so scared, he ran as fast as he could until he was safe. He didn't stop running until he reached his den. + +Since that day, the fox has never gone back to that part of the woods again. He has never forgotten the sound of the lion's deep roar. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing in the garden. She saw a broken chair and brought it to her dad. "Can you fix it, Dad?" she asked. Dad looked at the chair and assured her he could. + +He picked up a drill and looked for a screw. Mia helped him look and soon they found one. Dad put the screw into the drill and started to support it. He drilled the screw in and soon the chair was as good as new. + +Mia was so excited she ran to go and tell her mom. But when she opened the door, she saw her mom was standing in a very filthy kitchen. Mia's dad heard the noise from the kitchen, stopped what he was doing and came to help. He put the drill down and started to support her mom in cleaning the kitchen. + +Mia was happy that her dad and mom were working together. In a few minutes the kitchen was clean again and Mia was sure her family was the happiest family ever! +Once there was a little bird who had not built a nest. Every day it flew around looking for the perfect spot. Finally, the bird found a cozy place under the eaves of a big house. The bird knew right away that this was the perfect spot, and quickly started building her nest. + +When the bird finished, she was quite proud of her work. But, a harsh wind began to blow, and the bird felt scared. She wanted to hide in her nest, but then she heard a voice. It was a gentle voice, and it said, "Don't worry little bird, I recognize that you have built this nest." + +The bird was so happy that the birds of the sky had seen her nest and recognized what she had done. She felt safe and knew that no matter what, she always had a home. The voice gave her strength and courage, and she flew around the sky with peace in her heart. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom was three years old. Tom had a box. Inside the box was an envelope. Tom wanted to get the envelope out of the box. + +He tried to open the box, but the lid was too tight. Then Tom used a tool to remove the lid. + +When Tom opened the box, he saw the envelope. He smiled and carefully removed the envelope from the box. Inside the envelope was a toy! + +Tom was very happy. He hugged the envelope and thanked his parents for giving him such a wonderful present. +Once there was a mom who was very busy. She had lots of things to do every day. Her son, Charlie, was only 3 years old. + +One day, the mom was really busy and she had to leave the house. She said goodbye to Charlie and rushed out. + +Suddenly, Charlie remembered something important. He wanted to take a photo of his mom before she left! He was very excited but as he tried to take the photo, he couldn't find it! He started to panic. + +Charlie searched and searched, but he couldn't find his camera. He tried to call his mom but she was already gone. He was so sad. + +But then, something amazing happened. Charlie found the camera! He quickly took a photo of the empty hallway and smiled. Now he had a photo of the time that his mom had left the house. +Jimmy was a very active three year old. He loved to explore and was always on the move. One day he decided to go on a big adventure to visit his grandparents. He quickly packed his luggage, which was full of lots of exciting things. + +When he arrived at the station, he needed help to balance the luggage and carry it all to the platform. His mum and dad couldn't believe how heavy it was! + +Jimmy was so excited to go on the train. Everywhere he went, people said hello and smiled at him. He even heard a loud whistle from the conductor. + +After a few stops, Jimmy had to balance carefully as he got off the train. Thankfully, his mum and dad were there to help him. It was a long journey but he arrived safely. + +When Grandma and Grandpa saw him, they were delighted! Jimmy had a fantastic weekend with them. + +After a few days, it was time to go home. Jimmy carefully balanced his luggage as he got back on the train and enjoyed the loud whistles and friendly faces as it travelled back home. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tim and Joey. One day Tim suggested to Joey that they should go exploring. Joey liked this idea, so they grabbed a basket and filled it with stuff. + +They crept quietly through the forest, their eyes searching for things that might be fun to find. Suddenly, they smelt something very, very smelly. Both of them stopped in their tracks and looked around. + +Then Joey saw it! It was a big, smelly green caterpillar. They both looked at it in amazement. Tim suggested that they take it home with them, so they carefully scooped it up with their hands and put it in the basket. + +They took it home, and soon it had a cozy corner all to itself. They played with it for hours, showing it all the new stuff they had collected. Eventually, tired from all the fun, they said goodbye to the caterpillar and snuggled up in bed. +Once upon a time, there was an old goose. She liked to walk in the sunshine and pick up bugs. One day, while walking in the park, she met a little girl. The little girl was only three years old and she wanted to make a new friend. + +The old goose and the little girl became great friends. They would take long walks together, playing games, and singing songs. The little girl even brought her some food to eat. + +One day, the old goose decided to take the little girl to a big pond. They walked for miles until they arrived at the pond. The old goose showed the little girl how to find the pond's biggest lily pad. Then, the old goose splashed around, much to the little girl's delight! + +The old goose and the little girl spent many happy days together. They went swimming every day, ran in the grass and played tag. They went on so many adventures! + +Eventually, it was time for the old goose and the little girl to go home. The old goose was sad but the little girl was happy. She knew that her old friend would always be with her in her heart. She waved goodbye with a big smile, and the old goose waddled away. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Anna. She was very brave and loved exploring. She had been walking all day and was feeling tired. + +As Anna walked, she saw an old door with a big lock on it. She was curious and wanted to try and unlock the door. + +Anna tried lots of different keys, but none of them worked to unlock the lock. Then, she found a tiny key under a rock. She took the key and put it into the lock. She twisted it and clicked! The lock opened! + +Anna was so excited and she opened the door. Inside, she found a beautiful necklace glimmering in the light! She picked it up and put it around her neck. It felt a little bit anxious, but it was so pretty and Anna had never seen anything like it before. + +Anna was so happy with her discovery and she ran home to show her parents. +Mary had a lung that was very dirty. She wanted to make it nice and clean. So she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom said she should be honest. Mary thought about it and knew that it would be better to be honest and clean the lung. + +So Mary and her mom got a washcloth and soapy water. They worked together to scrub the lung until it was nice and clean. + +When they were finished, Mary was so proud of how honest she had been and how clean the lung looked. She showed it to her dad, who said that it was the nicest and cleanest lung he'd ever seen! +Once upon a time, there was an ancient cook. He had a string in his hands and was cooking an amazing meal. He put some veggies in a pot and added his string to it. Everyone loved the string-filled veggie dish. + +The cook then took a pan and filled it with eggs. He sprinkled some string on top and cooked it until it was golden and delicious. All the children exclaimed with delight when they saw the food. + +Finally, the ancient cook made a special drink. He put the string in some milk and boiled it until it was warm and creamy. Everyone who drank it said it was the best drink they had ever tasted! + +The ancient cook had cooked the most wonderful meal that everyone enjoyed. They thanked the cook for his amazing cooking and string, and the cook smiled with pride. +Once there was a girl called Rosa. She was three years old. She was at the beach with her family. She wanted to sail away in a boat. + +The family listened to her idea and decided to make a boat. They got some wood and tools and started to mix them together. They worked quickly, but carefully, and soon the boat was ready. + +Rosa was so happy! She wanted to sail away in the boat. She decided to name the boat "Full Sail". + +The family said goodbye, and Rosa jumped into the boat. She took hold of the sail and let the wind take her away. + +But, soon the wind changed and she found herself in the middle of the ocean. She had gone too far away! She got very scared and ashamed of herself. + +But then, she saw something. A boat! + +The boat brought her back safely to her family. They were so happy but also a little bit ashamed that she had gone so far away. + +Rosa then promised to never mix sailing and being alone together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was so charming. She loved to cook with her mommy. One day, she was helping her mommy when she found an old key. She asked her mommy what it was for and she said it was for a special treasure. The little girl was excited and asked her mommy where the treasure was. Her mommy smiled and said it was a secret. + +The little girl was determined to find the secret treasure so she asked all of her friends and family. Everyone told her it was a surprise so she kept searching. + +Finally, the little girl found her treasure. It turned out to be her mommy's old recipe book. The little girl was so happy and she spent all day cooking with her mommy. + +The little girl and her mommy cooked all kinds of delicious treats. The little girl was so proud and she was sure that no treasure, old or new, was ever more charming. +Jack was so excited. He had not been to the park in so long. The first thing he saw was the swing. He ran over and started to swing as fast as he could. He was so happy that he shouted, "Wheee!" + +The swing was so much fun, so Jack kept swinging. He even closed his eyes and pretended he was flying. While he was swinging, he heard a loud noise. He looked and saw his dad playing golf. The golf ball flew very fast and landed in a hole in the ground. + +Jack was so impressed. He wanted to do that too. So, he jumped off the swing and went to try golf. He gave it a few practice swings, then hit the ball. He wasn't sure where it went, but he figured it must have been pretty fast since it made the same noise his dad's golf ball made. + +Jack had a lot of fun playing golf that day. He kept trying to hit the ball faster and faster. But he also knew when it was time to go home, so he waved goodbye to his dad and went on the swing one last time. As he slowly made his way back home, he couldn't help but feel a little bit proud. +Once upon a time, there was a humble family living near a park. Every day, they would go to the park to play and smile. One day, the family heard that a parade was coming to the park. + +They all hoped for fun, so they went out to the parade. Soon, they saw lights, music and flags everywhere. The children cheered and laughed as they watched the parade in awe. + +Soon, the parade was over and the family went back home. Despite the parade's ending, their hope stayed alive. They would always look forward to when the next parade would come, and they would be sure to come and cheer again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Sam. Sam was feeling very sad and scared because he knew he had to do something very dangerous. Sam was afraid, but his kind mommy wanted to help. She hugged Sam and comforted him. She told him that he didn't have to be scared, and that she would help him measure how dangerous it was. + +They went outside, and Mommy showed Sam how to measure how dangerous the activity was. Sam watched as Mommy took some measurements and then smiled at Sam. She said they only had to do a little bit, so it wasn't too dangerous. Sam was happy that it was only a little bit dangerous and began to feel better. + +After taking the measurements, Mommy and Sam began the fun activity together. Sam was having fun and felt safer knowing that because it wasn't too dangerous. Whenever Sam started to feel scared, he knew that Mommy was always there to embrace him and comfort him. + +When the activity was done, Sam and his mommy hugged and laughed. Sam was happy that he now had new brave skills and that he had been comforted by his loving mommy. +Patty was a 3-year-old girl who didn't know what to do on a gloomy day. She looked out the window and saw the dark clouds. She sighed and thought the day would be boring. + +But then she had an idea. She went to the kitchen and found the menu on the table. She looked through it and saw all the yummy foods she could order. She asked her mom, who helped her pick something special. + +Patty was so excited when the food arrived. She ate her meal and felt joy in her tummy. She thanked her mom before running off to play. Even though the day was gloomy, Patty was able to find a way to make it fun! +One day, a mommy and her little boy went for a drive. They drove west, away from the city. The sky was very clear and the sun was shining. + +The mommy and her little boy drove and drove, until they were out of the city and deep into the forest. They kept driving over hills and through meadows. + +The little boy saw animals peeking out from behind the trees. He saw deer and rabbits, but he never saw any cats or dogs. He was so excited. + +Suddenly, the mommy and her little boy reached the top of a hill. From the top, they could see for miles. They saw mountains and fields, and the sky was so clear that they could even see the stars twinkling in the night sky. + +The mommy and her little boy stayed there for a while and enjoyed the beauty of the night. They had a wonderful time and never wanted the drive to end. +Once upon a time a little boy went to the barbers. He was scared, but he wanted to get a haircut. The barber had a big gun. He put it on the little boys head and shoot. + +The little boy was so scared. He thought he was dead. But the barber just laughed and said "it's just a pretend gun, don't worry". + +The barber gave the little boy a nice haircut. He was happy he was not dead. The little boy thanked the barber for the nice haircut and left. He never went back to the barbershop. +One day there was a grumpy truck. The truck was mad because of all the traffic. So, he drove to a special place to be alone. When he got there, he was so happy! + +The truck saw a big pile of rocks and he knew what to do. He carefully loaded the rocks onto his truck. He filled it up so much that he could barely move. But he was happy to have a load of rocks. + +The truck drove away from all the traffic and into the sunshine. He drove to a beautiful beach and parked his truck. The truck unloaded the rocks and built a sand castle. He was so proud of his work. + +The grumpy truck was the happiest truck in town! He had left the traffic behind and now he could enjoy the beach. He smiled, took a deep breath and knew that he had made the right decision. +Once upon a time, there was a summer that was very hot and dry. Every day, the sun shone brightly and all the animals and plants felt very thirsty. + +One night, the sky filled with clouds. Suddenly, the air felt very fresh and the rain poured down. Everyone was so happy. The animals drank the rain and the plants grew. + +But one selfish little creature was not so happy. It was a small, red worm. The worm wanted to stay in the ground, so it twisted its body around and around. No matter how hard the rain fell, the worm wouldn't move. + +The other creatures were very sad. Without the worm to help, their plants wouldn't survive the dry summer. + +Eventually, an idea came to them. They decided to use the wet ground to their advantage and dig a well. Now, when the summer is hot and dry, they just need to reach down into the well for some water. + +And the selfish little worm? It still stays inside the ground, twisting and wriggling around. +One day mum took me to the kitchen. I was so excited! I saw a mysterious sink with many colourful buttons. I asked mum what it was. She said it was a magical sink! + +With a wave of mum's hand, the sink started to fill up with water. I couldn't believe my eyes! I asked if I could try it and I pressed the blue button. The sink filled up with bubbles! They tickled my fingers and I giggled. + +Mum then showed me the red button and when I pressed it, the sink filled up with sparkles! I felt like a princess. + +We had so much fun playing with the mysterious sink. I couldn't wait to tell all my friends about it! +Once upon a time there was an ancient house. Inside the house lived an old man. One day, the old man heard a mysterious sound coming from outside. He stepped out of the house and was in shock. + +It was a dragon! The dragon was ancient and very large. The old man could not believe it! The dragon said to the old man, "Come with me! I will show you something amazing!" + +The old man was scared but he followed the dragon. They flew and flew, higher and higher until they arrived to a magical land. In the magical land they saw a big, shiny castle. The dragon said, "This castle is very old. It was built centuries ago!" The old man was surprised. + +The old man thanked the dragon and the dragon flew away. The old man was always grateful for the magical surprise the ancient dragon gave him. +One day, a 3 year old girl was walking in the park. She saw an apple on a tree. She wanted to eat it and decided to try to climb the tree. She tried, but it was hard. She was so sad! Suddenly, her mom came up behind her. She knew how to get the apple. She put the little girl on her shoulders, and reached up high. The apple was easy to grab! + +The little girl was so happy. She ate the apple right away. It was so delicious! She knew she could always come to her mom when things got hard. Her mom knew just what to do to make it easy for her. +Once upon a time, there was a fish. She had scales that were very hard and shiny. Every day, she swam in the big pond. + +One day, she noticed that one of her scales had come off. She was very sad about the missing scale. + +The fish tried to go back to swimming but her missing scale made it too hard. She went to the frog for help. The frog told her to find a rock in the pond. She could rub the rock on her skin and it would help remove more scales. + +The fish was happy! She found the rock and started rubbing it on her skin. After a few times, her missing scale grew back. + +She was excited! The fish thanked the frog and the two of them went back to swimming in the pond. She was so happy to have all her scales back. +Molly and her mum went to the park. It was sunny and bright outside. They went to the play area. Molly was so excited! + +Mum wanted to play a game. She showed Molly a sheet of paper with a line on it. She told Molly to sign the line. Molly did not know how. + +Mum smiled and showed her. She said, "It's easy! Just put your finger on the line and draw a squiggle." Molly tried and made a squiggle on the line. + +Mum said, "Well done, Molly! You signed the line!" Molly was so proud of herself. She could sign her name like a grown up! She smiled and hugged her mum. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very sleepy. She had a favourite toy that she loved very much. The toy was a scale. She would bow to it every day and say 'hello!' + +One day, the scale came to life! The little girl was so surprised. The scale said that it wanted to go and explore the world. + +The little girl was a bit scared, but she said yes. She helped the scale to get ready by packing some food and a blanket. When she was done, the scale bowed to her, said thank you and set out on its journey. + +The scale was gone for many months, and the little girl missed it a lot. Then one day, it came back! It had seen lots of amazing things and had made many friends along the way. + +The little girl was so happy to have her scale back. She hugged it and thanked it for coming home. They have been very close ever since. +Molly was a brave girl. She loved to explore her garden. One day, she saw a long, thin, silver thing laying on the grass. She walked closer and it moved. It was very shiny, like steel. + +Molly wanted to touch it, but something inside her told her it was dangerous. She thought for a moment then stretched out her arm. She touched it carefully with one finger. + +The steel stretched even longer. Molly jumped back in surprise. Nothing like this had ever happened before. She quickly stepped away, scared but excited too. + +Molly kept exploring her garden, but she never touched the steel again. She learned that it was important to listen to her feelings and be careful. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jess. Jess was always excited to try new things. One day her mum said that she had a surprise for her. Jess was so excited and couldn't wait to find out what it was. + +Jess and her mum went on a walk and came to a calm field. There was a dog waiting there and Jess was amazed. Her mum told her that the dog was hers! She was so surprised and couldn't believe it. + +Jess loved playing with the dog and even gave it a name. She called him Scruffy. Everyday they played together and Jess was always so happy. + +Scruffy was always so calm around Jess and was always glad to be told what to do. He loves spending time with Jess, and she loves spending time with him! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He liked to use the crayons to create. Every day, he would make a pretty new page. He was so happy when he was creating. + +One day, he thought of an idea. His idea was to make a regular page. This page would have the same colours and shapes as yesterday. The boy thought it was a great idea. + +He took out his crayons, and he began to make the page. He drew happy shapes and put pretty colours all over the page. When he finished, he looked at his work and was very proud. + +The boy felt so happy that he made the regular page. He decided to keep making regular pages. He knew that they would bring him lots of joy. The boy smiled to himself, as he saw how happy his regular pages could make him. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jessie. Jessie loved to swim. She owned a small pool in her own backyard. Every day, Jessie would go outside and jump into the pool. She felt so free and happy while she was swimming. + +Jessie loved her pool so much. She decorated it with colourful pebbles and lots of attractive plants around the edge. She also owned some waterproof toys, which she enjoyed playing with in the pool. + +One day, Jessie invited all her friends to her pool. They were so excited when they saw how attractive it was. They all wanted to take a swim. + +So Jessie and her friends spent the entire day swimming together in her own pool. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, they all agreed that Jessie had the best pool they had ever seen. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl and she had a very big wish. Her wish was to succeed in the world. But that wish seemed so hard to get. + +One day, she found a pink thing. She had never seen this kind of thing and she was so curious. She took it and she knew that this was the thing she needed. + +She worked very hard, and finally, she succeeded. The pink thing made her wish come true and she was really excited. She could now see the world in a different way. + +The little girl was very happy and she knew that her wish had come true. She promised herself that she will never give up and that she will always succeed in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Jane. She loved helping people and often went on adventures to do just that. One day, when she was walking in the forest, Jane discovered a skull lying on the ground. She was curious and decided to help. Carefully, she picked up the skull and dusted it off. Suddenly, the skull began to talk! It said it was a magic skull and wanted Jane to help find its way back home to the other magical skulls. + +Jane was excited. She agreed to help and the two set off on their journey. Along the way, Jane made sure the skull was safe and cheerful. They visited farms, sailed across rivers, and hiked up mountains. Finally, after a long and adventurous journey, they made it back to the other magical skulls. Jane waved them goodbye and was off on her next journey! +Once upon a time there was a brave boy who everyone admired. His name was Jack and he was very brave. One day he saw a shining sword and wanted to get it. He wanted it to be his very own. + +He worked very hard to get the sword. He had to find a strong rope and climb a tall tree to reach it. When he finally got the sword, he was so happy and hugged it tight. + +When Jack showed the sword to his family, they were all amazed. They said it was so shiny they could see their reflections. Jack's parents hugged him and said they were proud of him. + +Jack felt so happy. He was no longer ashamed that he couldn't reach the sword before. He was brave and strong enough to do it! He knew he could do anything, as long as he worked hard and kept trying. + +Jack was a brave boy who was admired by his family and friends. He could do amazing things and he was not ashamed anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a fair school. Every day, the children would put on their coats and hats and go to school. + +At school, they played games, did art and sang songs. They also learned about numbers and letters. The children loved the school because the teachers were so fair. + +At the end of the day, the children put on their coats and hats again and went home. Every day was a new adventure at the fair school. + +The children were so happy to go to school. They made lots of friends, and learnt lots of fun new things. + +At the end of the school year, the children put on their best outfits and said goodbye to the school they had grown to love. + +This was the fair school, and the children would always remember it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sue. She was very excited to find a new carpet in her room. It was a useful carpet and it had lots of bright colours. She touched it and played on it for hours. + +Suddenly, Sue noticed that the carpet had started to vanish! She was very scared and began to cry. "Where has my carpet gone?", she asked. + +All of a sudden, Sue heard a voice behind her. It was her mummy! She said the carpet had fallen asleep and had to take a nap. Sue was very happy and hugged her mummy tight. + +And, just as quickly as it had vanished, the carpet reappeared again! Sue was delighted and laughed with excitement while she played on it. +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl who stumbled upon a big, beautiful field. She was so amazed at how green and lush the field was. She wanted to explore it to see what there was to find, but she was too shy to say. + +Suddenly, from behind her, she heard a voice. It was a kind, gentle voice that said: "Why don't you come explore this field? I'll show you the best things to see!" The girl felt less shy now, so she nodded eagerly. + +Then, the voice said: "Come this way. You'll see lots of wonderful things today!" The girl followed the voice, feeling happier and more courageous. + +As they began to explore the field together, the girl saw many wonderful and fascinating things. There was a pond of bright, colorful fish, and a tree with fruit ripe for picking. There were animals and birds, too! + +The girl smiled in delight. The kind voice was right - the field had been full of surprises! She thanked the voice, and from that day on she was no longer shy. She was brave and ready to explore new places. +Tommy was a very adorable little boy. He loved to play in the park with his mother. His mother was very funny and she always looked happy. + +One day, Tommy saw something in the park that made him laugh. It was a big, colorful leaf! He asked his mother if he could pick it up. She smiled and said he could. + +Tommy was so excited that he ran right away to the leaf and picked it up. He held the leaf in his hands and laughed. He had so much fun that he wanted to keep the leaf but his mother said it had to stay in the park. + +So, Tommy said goodbye to the leaf and ran back to his mother. He gave her a big hug and thanked her for letting him pick the leaf. She smiled and hugged him back, and they both laughed with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a green monster. He lived in a cave deep in the woods. He had a big, green nose that was very shiny. + +One day, the monster did something bad. The little monster cried, because he knew he had been bad. He was afraid of being punished. + +But the monster's mommy hugged him and said, 'It's ok. Just don't do it again.' She kissed him and told him to be good. + +The monster said he would be good. He smiled and ran off to play. He never did the bad thing again! + +Moral of the story: +It's important to be good and you don't need to be punished if you listen to your mommy! +Once there was a tall man. He liked to mail things. He mailed things to his friends and family. One day, he mailed something special. He mailed a big red ear to his grandma. + +When grandma opened her mail, she was very surprised! She had never seen such a big red ear before. + +Grandma called the tall man on the phone. She thanked him for the amazing gift. She was so happy. + +The tall man was glad that his grandma was happy. He knew that a gift from the heart is one of the best things to mail! +Once upon a time, there was a big dull rock in a field. It had been there since forever. One day, a brave and curious 3 year old decided to go over and take a closer look. When the toddler got close enough to the rock, they noticed it was very heavy. + +The toddler then had a brilliant idea - they would try to weigh the rock. They searched around in the field until they found a stick. Next, they tied a piece of string around each end of the stick, and put the rock in the middle. The toddler started pulling up on the string and the rock started slowly lifting from the ground. + +The rock slowly got higher and higher until a sudden crack was heard. The string had snapped! The rock crashed back down, and the toddler ran away - scared and excited at the same time. + +The curious toddler never found out how much the rock weighed, but they were excited to have had such an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She really loved to move and dance. One day, the girl saw a special machine. It was fit for her size and she wanted to play with it. + +So, the girl decided to try it out. She sat down and pushed buttons. The machine started to move, just like the girl. She felt like she could go forever. She was so excited! + +The girl tried different moves to see what the machine could do. She even sang and clapped as she played. She had so much fun. + +The girl was sad when it was time to go home. But she remembered all the fun she had with the machine. She knew she would be back soon! +Once upon a time there was a mighty pick. It was so big, it nearly touched the sky. Every day, the pick would go pick flowers in the meadow. The pick was so strong, it could pick the prettiest flowers with ease. + +One day, the pick went to pick some dandelions. But suddenly, something stopped it! There was a giant rock in the middle of the meadow, and the pick was not mighty enough to pick the rock. + +The pick was very sad. What would it do? Then the pick had an idea. It would get a friend to help. So the pick asked the fox who lived nearby. The fox was very happy to help and he brought a big rub. + +The fox and the pick rubbed the rock and it started to break. The rock went smaller and smaller until it was so small that the mighty pick could pick it up. The fox and the pick cheered and celebrated their victory. The pick would now be able to pick all the flowers it wanted! +Once there was a boy called Jack. He loved going to school. Every day he went to the classroom with his friends. They had so much fun. + +But one day, Jack was feeling a bit stupid. He leaned against the wall and didn't move. He didn't want to do anything. + +His teacher noticed and asked him why he was leaning. He said he was feeling silly. The teacher smiled and said it was ok. She said he didn't have to be the smartest one in the classroom. + +Jack smiled too. He was glad that his teacher got it. He stopped feeling so stupid and started doing his work again. + +The end. +Once there was a purple bunny who lived in a big, green field. One day, it was very sunny and the bunny wanted to explore. So, holding its purple tail in the air, it hopped across the field. The bunny came to a big, red gate with a shiny, silver buckle. The bunny blinked. Even though it looked very strange, it wanted to see what was on the other side of the gate. So its little paw stretched out and unhooked the buckle. The gate opened and the bunny hopped through. On the other side, the bunny saw a big, purple flower and the bunny smiled. It blinked and sniffed the flower. The bunny loved the smell and it decided to pick the flower and keep it forever. So, with its little paws, it plucked the flower and put it in its pocket. Then, holding the flower close, the bunny hopped back into the green field. +Mummy and Daddy were so excited. Today, their little boy was going to pass his drum to Grandpa. Little Boy was so proud. He was wearing a yellow shirt and he was carrying a yellow drum. + +When Little Boy got to Grandpa's house, he saw Grandpa standing in the doorway with a big smile on his face. Grandpa's eyes lit up when he saw the yellow drum. Little Boy held his drum up high, and Grandpa looked over at Mummy and Daddy who were smiling. + +Then, it was time for Little Boy to pass the drum to Grandpa. He lifted the drum up and looked at Grandpa. Grandpa took the drum and Little Boy was so happy! He was so proud that he'd given Grandpa a yellow drum. + +Grandpa thanked Little Boy for passing him the drum. He gave Little Boy a big hug and said that he was sure he'd be playing the drum very soon! Little Boy was so excited. He couldn't wait to start playing! +Once there was a guard who was looking after a very special thing. He was brave and strong so no one could take it from him. One day, a big bad monster came and tried to destroy the special thing. He was so strong that the guard felt scared. He tried everything to stop the monster, but nothing worked. Finally, the guard had to watch as the monster destroyed the thing he was protecting. The guard was so embarrassed that he ran away. He never returned to the place again. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Hannah. She was very brave. One day she was walking in the woods and she heard a scary noise. It sounded like a monster! She was so scared but she decided to keep walking. + +Suddenly she saw something in the trees, it looked like a giant! He was so impressive, Hannah couldn't believe her eyes. The giant was in a deep sleep and he was having a really strange dream. + +Hannah wanted to help him find a dream that wasn't so scary. Slowly, she stepped closer and closer to the big giant. She sang a little song and it made him smile. She kept singing until he finally woke up and was no longer scared. + +Hannah was so happy! She had helped the giant conquer his fear and it was such an impressive thing. Maybe she would be just as brave the next time a monster tried to scare her! +Once upon a time, there was a thin bathrobe who really wanted to do something special. The bathrobe knew that it was up to him to make his dreams come true. + +He decided to take a journey and set out on his quest. Along the way, he encountered many brave and daring creatures. + +Then, one day, he reached a scary looking mountain. He was very afraid, and he thought he should turn back. But then he heard a voice calling out to him and telling him to surrender his fear and be brave. + +The bathrobe was so scared, but he knew that he could not give up on his quest. He took a deep breath and surrendered himself to the unknown. + +The bathrobe bravely climbed up the mountain and was soon rewarded with a beautiful view from the top. He was so proud of himself! The thin bathrobe had succeeded in his mission. +Once upon a time there was a hard hay stack. The haystack was in a field. Every night a little pig would come and try to sleep on the haystack. But the hay was too hard and the pig couldn't get comfortable. So the pig would lie down in the field and fall asleep. + +One day a farmer came to the field with a wheelbarrow. He was going to move the hard haystack. But when he got close, he saw the little pig lying there fast asleep. The farmer smiled and left the haystack alone. + +The little pig slept in the field every night after that. The farmer was happy because the pig was safe from the hard haystack. And the pig was happy too - until one day when the farmer didn't come back. The little pig had to find a new place to lie for the night. +One day, Daddy and his daughter went for a walk. They skipped and hopped, holding hands the whole way. Daddy pointed to the birds in the sky and the little girl's eyes lit up. + +When they reached the park, Daddy took her to the playground. She laughed and played on the swing and slide, and Daddy watched with love. + +As they walked home, the little girl grew tired. Daddy held her close and comforted her. But when they arrived at the doorstep, the little girl had dropped her toy. + +"It's OK," said Daddy. He bent down and looked for the toy. After a few minutes, he found it and the little girl smiled. + +"Thank you, Daddy," she said. He smiled and hugged her tight. "I'm sorry for crying," the little girl said, and Daddy replied, "That's OK. I love you, no matter what." +Once there was an intelligent player. He wanted to play a game but he did not know which one. He thought and thought but nothing came to mind. He was feeling a bit frustrated. + +Suddenly he had an idea. He went to ask his mother for help. She smiled at him and suggested he play a game of hide-and-seek. The player was very excited. He asked if he should play inside or outside. His mother said it was up to him. + +The player decided to play outside. He quickly ran off to find the perfect hiding spot. After a few minutes, he found the perfect spot. He was so proud of himself. + +He waited and waited but no one came looking for him. He wondered if he should call out and suggest they start looking. He decided to wait just a bit longer and was eventually found by his mother and father. + +The player was so happy! He had been so patient and intelligent. He had lots of fun playing hide-and-seek on that hot summer day. +Ginger was walking down the street when she saw her friend Peggy. She had a beautiful vehicle, and she was so excited to show it to Ginger. Ginger said, "Wow, it's so pretty! Can I share it with you?" Peggy was so pleased that Ginger asked and said, "Yes, of course you can share it with me!" The two of them jumped inside the vehicle and had a lot of fun together. They drove around and played music. They even stopped for some ice cream on the way. It was the best day ever! When it was time to go home, Ginger thanked Peggy for letting her share the vehicle. Peggy was happy to have shared something so special with her best friend. They then waved goodbye as they made their way home. +Once upon a time there were two twins named Jack and Jill and they liked to dress up in their best. One day, Jack and Jill's mom asked them to clean up the living room. They agreed, but when they went to turn off the television, they realized it was broken. They were so upset! + +Jack and Jill decided to take the broken television to a repair shop. But it was so big and heavy they could not carry it by themselves. So they asked a stranger passing by to help. But the stranger was very ignorant and said no. + +Jack and Jill thought of a plan. They told the stranger that if he helped them carry the television to the repair shop, they would give him money. The stranger agreed and they quickly dressed him up in an old t-shirt and shorts. + +Jack and Jill and the stranger carried the television to the repair shop and when it was fixed, the stranger got his reward and thanked them for their help. Jack and Jill were so happy and went back home to play. They had learned a valuable lesson about helping out those in need. +Once there was a little blue bird named Sam. He was very enthusiastic about life and loved to fly around the garden. One day, Sam flew too far and couldn't find his way home. Sam felt worried and scared. + +Then, from far away, he noticed a window open in a house. He decided to fly to the window and escape from the garden. He flew fast and as he got closer, he saw a little boy inside. He was also very enthusiastic and jumped in joy when he saw Sam. + +The little boy welcomed Sam inside and showed him around the house. He gave Sam food and water and Sam was feeling more relaxed. They talked and played for a long time. + +Finally, as the sun was setting, Sam said his goodbyes and flew out the window and back into the garden. He was a bit scared but very happy to see his garden again. Sam was so grateful for being able to escape from the garden and spend time with the little boy. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom wanted to win a yacht! + +So Tom decided to try his luck. He went down to the beach and he saw the most noisy yacht ever! Tom was so excited. + +But the yacht was not easy to win. Tom looked around and spotted a very big box. He opened it and found a key inside. + +Tom knew this was the key to the yacht. He put the key into the lock and it opened! Tom jumped for joy and shouted, "I won!" + +Tom was so happy. He got on the biggest and noisiest yacht ever and sailed away into the sunset. +Once there was a boy named Ben who was three years old. He loved to play outside and explore. One day, he was having a great time playing and he forgot something very important. + +He didn't remember what it was until he got home and saw a brown, dirty package on the kitchen table. He knew immediately that he had forgotten to take it with him! + +He opened it up and was so excited to find that it was a present from his grandmother. Inside was a toy car that he could play with in the sand and dirt outside. + +Ben was so happy and excited to get the toy car. He thanked his grandmother and vowed never to forget something like that again. +One day, Mary went to the store with her Mom. When they were done, they saw a taxi waiting outside. Mary was excited and wanted to paint it. So her Mom bought her some paints, and Mary started to paint the taxi. She used bright and colourful paints, and she was very happy with the result. + +After she finished painting, the taxi driver smiled. He said that she did an amazing job and thanked her for making his taxi look normal again. Mary was so proud of herself and smiled. + +Mom and Mary hopped into the taxi, and the taxi drove them home. Mary was happy. She couldn't wait to tell her friends what she had done. +Once upon a time there was a cute bunny. He was looking for a place to stay the night. So he hopped down the road until he came to a hotel. But the hotel was closed, and he was so sad. He wanted to stay there but he couldn't. + +He decided he would have to sleep outside. But it was very cold and he started to suffer. He was so cold he could barely move. He was so sad. + +But then something magical happened. A kind old lady opened the door of the hotel and let the bunny come inside. The bunny was so happy! He was warm again and he wasn't suffering any more. He felt so glad that the kind woman had found him. + +The bunny thanked her and stayed the night in the hotel. He rested safely and happily until morning, when he could go on his journey. +Riley was so excited for his birthday. He was turning three and he could hardly wait. He was going to have cake and balloons and presents. He was so excited he couldn’t sleep the night before. + +When it was finally Riley’s birthday, he ran to the door to see all his presents. There was a big present from his mom and dad. They gave him a car to push along the floor. He raced around pushing his new car and giggling with joy. + +Riley saw another present that wasn't from his mom and dad. It was from his aunt. She had sent him a box filled with thoughtful toys and treats. Riley loved the box and hugged it tight. + +It was the best birthday ever. He pushed his new car around for hours and enjoyed all the presents. It was a day Riley would never forget. +Once upon a time a little boy and his family were walking down the street. The little boy noticed a very elderly man who was sitting alone. He had a paper and a pen in his hand. The boy asked his mom, "What is he doing?" His mom said, "He is numbering the words he is writing down. It looks like he is writing a story!" + +The little boy wanted to help, so he went over to the elderly man. He said, "Can I help, sir?" The elderly man smiled and handed him the paper and pen. He said, "I need you to number the words I have written." The little boy was so happy to help! He took the paper and began to number the words. + +When the small boy finished numbering the words, he handed the paper and pen back to the elderly man. He thanked him for his help. The elderly man smiled and said, "You are a very kind boy." The little boy was so proud of himself that he ran back to his family with a huge smile on his face! + +The end. +Once there was a woman. She was nervous. She always nervously walked around. + +One day she needed to feed some animals. She went to the barn to find some food. She put the food in a bowl and placed it on the floor. + +The animals all went to the woman. They were so excited! They ate quickly and were very happy. + +The woman smiled. She was happy too. She put more food in the bowl and the animals ate it all. The woman fed them every day. + +The animals loved the woman and the woman loved the animals. They were all very happy. +One day, Jack wanted to borrow something from a closet. He was a brave little boy, so he ran into the closet. It was filthy! Jack saw a lot of things in the closet. He saw old toys, clothes and blankets. It was all very messy. But then, he saw the perfect thing to borrow! It was a shiny new truck. He smiled and took it out of the closet. It was going to be the perfect surprise for his sister! He ran out with the truck and gave it to his sister. She was so happy! She thanked Jack and said she would take good care of it. Jack had found the perfect thing to borrow! +One day, it was raining. Jenny and her mom went outside. They took their little red dog. The rain felt cold and wet. It was so cozy under their big umbrella. The red dog stepped in a big puddle. It was splashing and fun! Jenny laughed and ran around with the red dog in the big puddle. After a while, it stopped raining. They dried off the red dog and went inside. Now it was warm and dry. Jenny and her red dog were very happy! +Once upon a time there was an elderly grandfather who lived near a pond. He loved to fish and talk to the animals in the pond. + +One day, he saw a small pink lip poking out of the water. Grandfather wondered what the little lip belonged to. He didn't know. + +Grandfather went to the edge of the pond and looked carefully at the lip. Then he saw a small fish with bright eyes. Grandfather smiled. + +Grandfather talked kindly to the little fish. He asked it what it wanted to do that day. The little fish said it wanted to go on an adventure! + +Grandfather laughed, and said that he always likes to go on adventures too. So the two of them set out together. They explored all around the pond and found lots of interesting creatures. + +Grandfather and the little fish knew that they would be friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy folder. It lived with a family of birds. Every day, the folder would help the birds with all of their tasks. The birds would load the folder up with leaves, twigs and berries. + +One day, the folder was too full! The birds couldn't load it anymore. They started to look for help. + +One of the birds saw a friendly cat walking by. The cat had a big smile on his face. The bird asked the cat if he could help them. + +The cat was happy to help. He took the folder and loaded it up with some extra leaves and twigs. + +The birds were so thankful for the cat's help. They thanked him very much. + +The cat waved goodbye and went on his way. From that day onward, he and the birds were friends. +One day, John and his family went on a vacation. They all wanted to record the special moments of their trip. Everywhere they went, they took pictures. + +John's sister was so envious of all the fun John was having. She wished she too could go on a vacation! + +But John and his family had to go home eventually. They couldn't stay on vacation forever. + +When they got home, they printed the photos and put them in a special album. Now John and his family can look back at the vacation and remember how much fun they had! +Once upon a time, there was a lonely butterfly. She had no friends, so she fluttered around all alone, looking for somebody to talk to. + +One day, when she was out in the meadow, she noticed something strange. A lump of butter was sitting on a blade of grass. She flew closer and saw two bright eyes looking back at her. It was a caterpillar! + +The butterfly was so excited that she wanted to talk to the caterpillar, but she was too shy. So she just stood there, blinking. + +The caterpillar wobbled over to her and said, "Hi, butterfly. What's your name?" The butterfly couldn't believe it; this little caterpillar wanted to be her friend! She was so happy, she couldn't stop blinking. + +The two soon became best friends, and the butterfly was no longer lonely. They spent every day together, flying around the meadow and talking about their adventures. + +The lonely butterfly was finally happy. +Once upon a time, there was a proud march. The people in the march were feeling very brave. They marched and marched and then stopped. The leader said it was time to yield. Everyone felt a bit scared, but proud, too. They all put their hands in the air and yielded to the leader. The march looked amazing. Everyone was walking in the same direction and proudly looking forward. + +When they came to the end of the march, everyone cheered. They cheered so loudly it was like a big hug. Everyone was happy and proud of how they had yielded together. After that, they went on lots more marches, and they always yielded together. They became great friends, too. + +The end. +Once, there was a modern igloo. It was big and sturdy. Inside the igloo were two little babies, Jack and Jill. Jack and Jill were very curious. They looked outside and saw the world all around them. + +One day, the weather changed. The sun was warmer, the days brighter. Jack and Jill noticed the ground outside was getting softer. Suddenly, beautiful green plants began to grow! + +Jack and Jill were so excited, they jumped up and down! Everyone knew it was spring! All around the igloo, flowers began to appear. It was like a magic show! + +Jack and Jill ran out and played in the flowers. They jumped around in excitement and breathed in the fresh air. Jack and Jill enjoyed the season of spring in their modern igloo. +A robot was built. It was very tall and shiny. Its eyes were bright and it had many arms. +One day, a little girl saw the robot and felt fearful. The robot reached out its arm to the girl and said, "Come play with me!" The girl was scared but she went closer. +The robot was very kind. They played together games and laughed. The girl was no longer scared. They played for hours but eventually, it was time for the girl to go home. + +The girl thanked the robot for playing. The robot said, "I will miss you, but I'm happy you were no longer scared!" The girl smiled and waved as she ran home, feeling happy and excited to come back and play again soon. +Once there was a patch. It was dull and boring, just sitting there all day with nothing to do! Then one day, something special happened. A rabbit hopped onto the patch! The rabbit was very excited. It hopped around and around, exploring everything on the patch. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, the rabbit heard a noise. It was a loud noise like clammering. Something was trying to open the patch! It was a giant beaver! The beaver quickly shut the patch after it came in. The patch was now safe, but the rabbit was stuck inside! + +The rabbit was a bit frightened, but it managed to stay calm. It hopped around until it found a way out. It found a small hole and managed to squeeze through it. Then the rabbit safely hopped away never to return to the patch. + +The patch was dull and boring once again. Nothing ever came to the patch and it stayed shut for a very long time. But that one special day, the patch had been filled with excitement! +Once there was a little girl who lived in a castle. One day, she wanted to explore the castle and find something special. She opened the door and stepped outside. To her surprise, she saw a big garden! The garden was full of flowers and buzzing bees, and the sun shone brightly. She walked around, taking in the beauty. + +Suddenly, she saw a tree shaped like a heart. She went closer to take a better look. She touched the bark and was shocked by the silence. She looked around and whispered, “Hello?†No one answered. + +The little girl was confused. Everything was so quiet and still. She stepped back from the tree and felt a harsh wind blow against her. She ran back into the castle, afraid of the silence. + +The little girl never forgot the surprise and the harsh silence in the garden, but she knew that it was a special place. Whenever she went outside, she imagined the tree and whispered, “Hello?†+One day, a little girl went to the store to look at fashion. She was honest and liked to count the different things she saw. She thought the colours were pretty and the shapes were fun. + +She saw a shirt with stripes and a skirt with hearts. Her favourite was a dress with ruffles. She put her finger on the fabric and counted how many ruffles there were. It was so much fun! + +After she had finished counting, she looked around some more and noticed a pretty necklace. She thought it was perfect. She put it around her neck and smiled. She had found the perfect fashion! + +And then, she went home feeling very happy about her honest fashion choice. +Once upon a time there was a happy little bird called Fluffy. Everyday Fluffy would fly up high and spread sunshine everywhere. The sunshine made everything feel warm and cosy. + +One day Fluffy noticed that something was wrong. Everywhere the bird looked, everything felt cold and grey. Where had all the sun gone? + +Fluffy set off on an adventure to bring the sunshine back. Along the way the bird met friendly animals who were cold and sad. Fluffy promised the animals that he would find the sunshine and make things warm again. + +Finally, Fluffy found the sun! The bird flew around spreading the warm sunshine everywhere, until the land was bright and happy again. The animals cheered and danced in the sunshine, feeling warm and joyful once more. + +Fluffy was glad that he had been able to change the world with his sunshine. From then on, Fluffy made sure the world was full of sunshine and warmth. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jenny. Every day Jenny liked to go for a walk in the park. On this day, Jenny brought a napkin with her. She was going to the park to have a picnic. When Jenny arrived, she found the perfect spot to have the picnic. She kneeled down on the grass and got ready to enjoy her lunch. Suddenly, something sour caught her attention. + +Jenny looked around and saw a lemon lying on the grass. She picked it up and smelled it. Jenny realized that she didn't like the sour smell of the lemon, so she quickly put it down and covered it with the napkin she had brought with her. She made sure it was hidden so no one would find it. + +Jenny finished her picnic happily and could not wait to come back the next day. +Mommy and Daddy were teaching Joe all about the weather. Joe was very excited to learn. Daddy showed Joe how the sun can make it warm. He also taught Joe how the wind can make it cool. + +The next day, Daddy explained how the rain can make it wet. Joe was fascinated by the rain, so Daddy showed him how the water can make the flowers grow. + +Mommy then taught Joe about snow. Snow was funny to Joe and so was the fact that snow can make it cold. Joe was happy to know that snow was dependable. + +Learning about the weather also taught Joe other things like the season. Joe knew that Spring was the time for rain, Summer was hot and Fall was cool. Winter was cold and snow was dependable. Joe was learning a lot! + +Daddy and Mommy were so proud of Joe for learning all about the weather. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old. She went outside to play in the garden. She was looking for something special. Besides grass, pebbles and leaves, she found something else. It was a nut! She was so excited! She quickly picked it up. She held it tight in her hands. + +After a while, she was feeling sleepy. She wanted to take a little nap. She looked around and saw a big tree. She thought it was the perfect place to take a nap. She found a nice spot to lie down and curled up. She slept soundly while holding the nut tightly in her hand. + +When she woke up, she was feeling refreshed. She soon forgot all about the nut she was holding while she was sleepy. But when she looked down, it was still there, sleepily in her hand. She was happy to find it again! +Once upon a time there was a cat. The cat liked to perform silly tricks. One day, the cat was performing a trick. He was standing on his hind legs and wiggling his nose. Suddenly, the cat heard a loud crash. His nose had been broken! The cat was so sad. He couldn't perform his tricks anymore. Luckily, a kind wizard saw the cat's broken nose. She performed a special spell and fixed the cat's broken nose. From that day on, the cat was able to perform his silly tricks again. +Once upon a time, there was a tap. It was powerful and it could take a lot of water. One day, a small girl called Annie saw the tap and wanted to take a bath. She ran to the tap and grabbed the handle. She pulled and pulled but the tap wouldn't move. She tried harder and harder but the tap was too powerful. + +Suddenly, a giant appeared. He smiled at Annie and said he could help her. He grabbed the handle with both of his hands and gave it a big pull. Water started to pour out of the tap and Annie was so very happy. She clapped her hands and thanked the giant for helping her. + +Now Annie can have a bath every day and thanks to the giant, she knows how to use the powerful tap. +Once upon a time there was a hero. Every day, the hero was busy. She had lots of things to do and places to go. One day, the hero went to a bright and colorful park. As she was walking around the park, she noticed a big bird. The bird was singing and flying around in the sky. The hero stopped to observe the bird. She watched as the bird flew around and sang beautiful songs. The hero was amazed and filled with joy. She said to herself, "That's one brave, busy bird!" +Once upon a time, there was a sad landscape. Nothing had been happy there in a long time, until one day, a brave little rabbit came hopping into the scene. + +The little rabbit had an idea that could lead to joy. He ran around the landscape, sharing his idea with any creature he could find. + +The animals were very excited to hear the rabbit's plan, but also a little scared. The rabbit smiled and told them not to worry, he would lead them. + +The animals followed the rabbit, and together they made their way through the sad landscape. Everywhere they went, they brought happiness and joy. Eventually, the landscape was no longer sad, but filled with glowing happiness. + +At the end of the journey, the little rabbit was thanked by all the animals. They knew they never could have made it there without him being brave enough to lead the way. +Once there was a clever frog. He loved to jump every day in the pond. He would splash and make a big noise in the water. + +One day, the frog found a weight in the pond. It was a heavy rock and looked like no other. He decided to take a closer look at the rock. + +When he was close to it, he realised it was made of gold. The frog was amazed. He knew he could use that weight to make his jumps even bigger. + +So he put the weight in his mouth and jumped as high as he could. He splashed really hard when he reached the water and heard a loud sound. It made him so happy to see how big his jump was! + +The frog kept jumping with the weight until the sun went down and he had to go home. He was proud of his clever idea. And he had lots of fun too! +One day, two friends, Sally and Sam, were playing. They were looking for something to do. Sally had an idea. She looked up and saw the sky was very quiet. + +"Sam, let's go outside and make a finger painting!", she said. Sam nodded and they went outside. + +They found a big sheet of paper and lots of paint. They put drops of paint on their fingers and started making lines and circles on the paper. + +Meanwhile, they heard someone coming. It was their mom. She saw what they were doing and recommended they draw flowers next. She gave them a few more colours and showed them how to do it. + +The friends looked at their painting. They both smiled and agreed it looked very nice. They thanked their mom and went back to playing. +One day, a deaf girl was walking by a lake. She saw a cut and wondered what she could do with it. Suddenly, she had an idea! She could take a bath in the lake with the cut. + +The girl went back to the lake with the cut and put it down. She made sure it was safe and took off her clothes. She slowly stepped into the cool water, holding the cut. She enjoyed the feeling of the warm and sunny day on her back. + +As she bathed in the lake, the girl looked around, taking in the sights. Everything was so beautiful and peaceful. She smiled to herself and felt so happy. + +When she was done, the girl stepped out of the lake, dried off, and put on her clothes. She picked up the cut and walked away, feeling refreshed and content. She would never forget that day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind prince. He lived in a big castle with lots of windows and doors. Everyday, the prince would go out into his garden and seat on the soft, green grass. + +He loved looking up at the big, white clouds that floated across the mild sky. He always took the time to watch a beautiful rainbow after it rained. + +One day, the prince invited some of his friends to come and visit him in the garden. They were all so excited! The prince showed them his favourite seat and soon they were all sitting together in a circle. + +The prince spoke so kindly and told them stories about wonderful things. All of his friends felt so happy and they made a promise that they would return soon. + +The prince smiled and waved goodbye as his friends rode away. He sat in the warm, summer sun and thought about all the adventure and joy he had experienced during their visit. +Once there was a little boy called Alex. He was three years old and a very curious boy. He liked to find out new things and he was always asking questions. + +One day, his mom decided to give him a test. Alex was a bit scared but his mom gave him a warm hug to make him feel comfortable. She told him it was just a little quiz to help him learn. + +Alex did his best on the test and was very proud of himself when he finished it. His mom was very proud too. She gave him a big hug and said he had done a good job. + +After the test was over, Alex went outside to play. His mom called him back and told him that as a reward for doing so well, she was going to raise him a special treat. Alex was very excited and ran back to the house! + +When he arrived, his mom handed him his surprise - an ice cream cone! It tasted so delicious and it was very comfortable to eat. Alex was so happy that he had done well on the test because it had earned him a special treat. +Once upon a time there was a gentle desk. It belonged to Joe, and every day he enjoyed using it. + +Today was a special day, so Joe decided to celebrate! He jumped up and down and giggled with joy. + +Joe started to decorate the desk. He put colorful ribbons and paper stars all around it. He also added some sparkly streamers and a shiny balloon. + +Then Joe sat in his chair and looked at his desk with a smile. He thought it looked beautiful. + +Finally, Joe grabbed a box of crayons and drew a big picture for everyone to see. It was his way of saying how happy he was to celebrate the special day. +Once upon a time there was a lively cow. The cow liked to play all day long in the meadow. One day, while the cow was running around, he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a lightning strike. It hit the ground and scared the cow. The cow was so scared that he ran away. He ran and ran until he was back in his meadow. He ran so fast that he was out of breath. After a while he felt better, and he was happy to be home again. He enjoyed chasing around the other cows in the meadow again and being lively. The cow was happy to be alive and safe. +Once upon a time there was a original horse. He liked to play and have fun. Every day he would part with his friends and spend the day together, running and playing in the sunshine. But one day, he wanted something different. He wanted to find a way to travel far and wide. + +So he found a path and started to follow it. He ran faster and faster until suddenly he stumbled upon a beautiful river. The horse was so surprised and amazed that he was watching a very special sight. There was a family of ducks who were swimming and quacking all around. The horse wanted to join them and so he stepped into the water. + +The family of ducks welcomed the horse with open wings and he was so happy. They let him join in with their fun and he played and swam with them all day. When it was time to part, the original horse had made lots of new friends and he was so excited to explore more paths and find even more wonderful places. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max was very curious and liked to explore the world, so he went for a walk. + +As Max was walking, he came to a place he had never seen before. It was underground and it looked very interesting. He had never seen anything like it before! + +Max decided to explore it. As he went further and further, he was amazed by what he saw. He went through dark tunnels, and he saw strange things around him. + +Everything was so interesting that Max almost forgot about time. Eventually he got tired and decided to go home. + +Max was so happy to have explored the underground. It was a very interesting experience! +There once was a little girl named Lisa. She had a goal to play with her new toy. + +But when she tried to play, she started to sneeze. She didn't understand why she was sneezing so much. + +So she asked her mom to help. Her mom smiled and said, "That's ok, no need to feel sad. You see, sometimes the dust from toys can make us sneeze." + +So Lisa put away the toy and took a big deep breath. Then she smiled and thought, "Maybe I can reach my goal tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with her yarn. She would stretch it out, let go, and watch it zip around her room. + +One day, Amy had a great idea. She decided to make a new dress with the yarn. She cut the yarn to the right size and then started to tie it together. Little by little, she made it fit her perfectly. She was so proud of her new dress! + +When she was done, Amy danced and spun around in her awesome new dress. She was so excited that she could hardly contain it. She felt like she could zip around the world! +The staff were obedient. They were always willing to help, no matter what. They trusted each other, and everyone trusted them. + +One day, something difficult happened to the staff. They needed help to fix it, so they asked the 3 year old. Surprisingly, the 3 year old came up with a brilliant plan. + +The staff trusted the 3 year old, and they followed his plan. Sure enough, the staff were able to solve their problem with the 3 year old's help! The staff were happier than ever. + +From then onwards, the staff always trusted the 3 year old. Whenever something happened, they went to the 3 year old for advice. The 3 year old was always obedient, using his knowledge to help the staff whenever he could. + +The staff and the 3 year old worked together every day, trusting and helping each other. They were a strong team and they always overcame any obstacle they faced. +Once upon a time there was a bear. He lived high on a hill and looked out across the land. One day he decided to take a journey. So, he packed his things and set off. + +He followed a winding path downhill. The path was smooth and he could see all around him. After a while, he stopped and looked at the beautiful land before him. + +He felt the air and stirred it with his hands. He sang a happy song and he felt so excited. He walked and walked until he stopped at the edge of a great lake. He could feel the smoothness of the water, and he knew this was the place he had been looking for. + +He dipped his toes in and the cold water made him shiver. Then he splashed around and stirred up a big splash of water. The cool water felt so good. + +He smiled and looked around at the beautiful land he had found. He was so happy. He had found his home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was small, with ordinary clothes and ordinary shoes. She loved to play and always smiled. + +One day, the girl saw an exciting prize. It was a big, shiny ball. She knew she had to have it. So she started to play a game. + +The game was hard and the girl tried her best. But she kept making mistakes and kept losing points. She decided to quit and put her hands on her hips. + +Suddenly, she had a good idea. She looked around and used her imagination. Then she started to play again and used her creativity. + +In the end, she won the prize! She was very excited and ran home to show her prize to her mom. From then on, she never quit when things get tough. +Once there was a chubby little girl named Lily. Lily was always scared of the wild animals that lived in the woods near her house. Every time she passed by, she got very scared and wished she could find a way to stay away from them. + +One day, she was walking home when she heard a strange noise coming from the woods. She slowly walked closer and found a wild baby bunny. The little bunny was scared and alone and was crying. Lily felt so sorry for the bunny and wanted to help comfort it. She sat down gently and reached out her hand. + +The bunny slowly walked towards her, hopping closer and closer. Lily held out her hand and the sweet baby bunny nestled into her arms. She stroked its soft fur and the bunny felt better. + +The bunny and Lily became friends. Every day, Lily would go to the woods to pet and comfort the wild baby bunny. They both were so happy to have found each other. +Molly had a lot of work to do. Her mommy told her to keep busy, but then something strange happened. Molly saw a big, black threat in the sky. It was moving really fast, and it scared Molly. + +Molly decided to keep working. She was brave and kept doing her work. Slowly, the threat moved away and Molly was relieved. + +Molly told her mommy about the threat and how she kept busy. Mommy said Molly was a brave girl and she was very proud of her. Molly was glad she had been brave and kept working. +Once upon a time, there was a sad little boy. He did not smile very often and he was lonely. + +One day, his mommy brought home a special book for him. Inside the book were stories about happy children. The little boy started to learn different stories and he was happy. + +The little boy got sad when he remembered the things that had made him sad before. But the book brought him joy and he felt better with each page he read. + +One day the little boy decided to use the stories in the book to help heal himself. He closed his eyes and imagined himself in the story with the happy children. He felt the happiness inside him and he smiled. He kept reading and healing himself until he was no longer sad. + +The little boy was healed and he smiled all the time. He now knew that he could turn to the special book whenever he was feeling lonely or blue. The book had helped him to heal and to feel joy again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved pencils. She wanted a blue one especially. So she asked everyone for a recommendation. Everyone told her to go to the store. + +When she arrived, she found all sorts of pencils. Some were green, some were yellow, and some were even pink! But she kept looking, until she found exactly what she wanted - the perfect blue pencil. + +She was so excited to have her blue pencil, that she took it home with her. She played with it all day long and even used it to draw some pretty pictures. + +At the end of the day, she was sure to recommend her blue pencil to all her friends. Everyone loved it, and it was the perfect color and size for them too! +Once upon a time, there was a shy little salad. Everyday, she liked to spread around in the garden with her friends. She loved to listen to the birds chirping, and to the sheep baaing. + +One day the salad decided to go on a special adventure. She carefully spread around the garden and hopped over the fence. She didn't know where she was going, but it was exciting! + +The little salad kept spreading as far as she could go. After a while, she stopped by a little pond. She was so excited to see the frogs swimming in the water. She watched with delight as they jumped around and had so much fun. + +The little shy salad couldn't contain her excitement. She spread the news to her friends back in the garden. She told them all about the pond and the happy frogs. + +The next day, the little salad spread the word around the neighborhood. Everyone was so excited to visit the pond and see the frogs! Soon everyone in the town was talking about the frogs, thanks to the shy little salad. +Once upon a time there was a vase. It was very colorful, with lots of different hues. A little girl and her mom went for a walk together, and when they came back, something strange had happened. The vase was shaking! It was so strange. + +The girl and her mom grabbed the vase, and the tiny shake had already stopped. But the colorful vase was still shaking a tiny bit. They both wondered what had made the vase shake in the first place. + +Suddenly a small mouse popped out of a hole in the wall! The mouse had been shaking the vase, but when it saw the girl and her mom, it ran away! + +The girl and her mom laughed and smiled. They were both so happy that nothing had happened to their colorful vase. The little mouse had reminded them how special and magical their lives were. +Tom is a cat who likes to sleep on the sofa. He sleeps all day and all night. He does not like to play or run or jump. He only likes to sleep. + +One day, Tom wakes up and sees a letter on the floor. He does not know what a letter is, but he is curious. He stretches his legs and his tail and walks to the letter. He sniffs it and bites it. It does not taste good. He tries to tear it with his claws. It does not tear. + +Tom hears a noise. He looks up and sees a big dog. The dog is angry. He barks and runs to Tom. He wants to catch Tom and bite him. Tom is scared. He tries to run away, but he is too slow. He has slept too much and his legs are weak. He feels helpless. + +Tom cries for help. He hopes someone will hear him and save him. He sees a girl. She is his owner. She loves Tom and feeds him and pets him. She hears Tom and sees the dog. She runs to Tom and picks him up. She hugs him and scolds the dog. She takes Tom to the sofa and puts the letter away. She tells Tom that the letter is from her grandma, who loves him too. + +Tom is happy. He purrs and licks the girl's face. He is safe and loved. He does not care about the letter anymore. He only cares about the girl. He curls up on the sofa and falls asleep. He dreams of sleeping and eating and sleeping some more. He is a lazy cat, but he is a lucky cat. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to dig in the dirt and make mud pies. They did not like the dust that flew in the air when they dug. It made them sneeze and cough. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Lily said to Ben. "You are making too much dust. It hurts my nose and eyes." + +Ben did not stop. He liked to dig deeper and deeper. He wanted to find something cool, like a worm or a rock. He did not care about the dust. + +"Stop, Ben, please!" Lily said again. She was fearful of the dust. She thought it might make her sick. She tried to cover her nose and eyes with her hands. + +Ben still did not stop. He laughed at Lily. He thought she was silly and scared. He dug faster and faster. He made more and more dust. + +Suddenly, he hit something hard. He felt a sharp pain in his hand. He dropped his shovel and cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben said. He looked at his hand. It was bleeding. He had cut it on a piece of glass. He was scared and hurt. + +Lily heard Ben's cry. She ran to him. She saw his hand. She felt sorry for him. She forgot about the dust. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily said. She took his hand and wrapped it in her scarf. She hugged him and kissed his cheek. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. He was sorry for making fun of her and making too much dust. He realized she was right. The dust was bad. + +"It's okay, Ben," Lily said. She was glad he was sorry. She loved him. He was her brother. + +They went inside the house. They washed their hands and faces. They showed their mom Ben's hand. She put a band-aid on it and gave them cookies and milk. They said thank you and sorry. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else next time. They did not like the dust anymore. +Anna loves to paint. She has many colors and brushes. She likes to paint animals and flowers. Today, she wants to paint a panda. She thinks pandas are cute and soft. + +She takes a big paper and a black and white paint. She starts to paint a big circle for the panda's head. Then she paints two small circles for the ears. She paints two black spots for the eyes and a black nose. She paints a big oval for the panda's body. Then she paints four legs and a tail. + +She looks at her painting and smiles. She thinks it is very good. She shows it to her mom. "Mom, look! I painted a panda!" she says. + +Mom looks at the painting and hugs Anna. "Wow, Anna, you are a great painter! Your panda is very beautiful!" she says. + +Anna feels happy and proud. She says, "Thank you, mom! Can I hang it on the wall?" + +Mom says, "Of course, my little panda. Let's find a good place for it." + +They go to Anna's room and hang the painting on the wall. Anna looks at it and says, "I love my panda. He is my friend." + +Mom says, "I love you, Anna. You are my friend." + +They hug and kiss. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the forest. They liked to walk on the paths and look at the animals and plants. One day, they saw a big vine hanging from a tree. It looked like a swing. + +"Let's try it!" said Ben. He ran to the vine and grabbed it with his hands. He swung back and forth, laughing. + +"Be careful!" said Anna. She was afraid that the vine might break or that Ben might fall. She stayed on the ground and watched. + +"It's fun!" said Ben. "You should try it too!" + +Anna shook her head. She did not want to try it. She thought it was too risky. + +"Come on, don't be scared!" said Ben. He swung closer to Anna and reached out his hand. "I'll help you!" + +Anna hesitated. She wanted to have fun with Ben, but she also wanted to be safe. She looked at the vine and at Ben's hand. She decided to trust him. She took his hand and climbed on the vine. + +They swung together, feeling the wind and the sun. They laughed and shouted. They felt happy. + +But then, they heard a loud crack. The vine snapped and they fell to the ground. They landed on some soft leaves, but they still felt hurt and scared. They cried and hugged each other. + +"I'm sorry, Anna!" said Ben. "I didn't know the vine was weak!" + +"It's okay, Ben!" said Anna. "I'm glad you're here with me!" + +They helped each other get up and walked back to the path. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that playing in the forest can be fun, but also dangerous. They learned that they should be careful and not take risks. And they learned that they had a dependable friend in each other. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big lemon tree. They want to try the lemons. + +They pick some lemons and peel them. They make sour faces when they bite them. They do not like the lemons. They spit them out. + +They see a swing. They run to the swing. They take turns pushing each other. They have fun. They laugh and smile. + +They see a ladybug. They think it is pretty. They want to catch it. They chase the ladybug. They catch it in their hands. They look at it. They see its spots and wings. + +They think the ladybug is lucky. They want to share its luck. They give the ladybug a kiss. They give each other a kiss. They are happy. They let the ladybug go. + +They hold hands and walk to their moms. They tell them about their day. They show them their sight. They show them their sour faces. They show them their kisses. Their moms hug them and kiss them. They love them. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing on the swings and slide on the slide. They see a big tree with a rope. The rope has a tire at the end. Lily and Ben want to try the tire swing. + +"Can we hang on the tire?" Lily asks Ben. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. They run to the tree and take turns to sit on the tire. They push each other and laugh. The tire swings back and forth. They feel the motion in their bellies. + +But then, something bad happens. The rope snaps and the tire falls to the ground. Lily and Ben are scared and sad. The tire swing is broken. + +"Are you okay?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I'm okay, but the tire is not okay," Ben says. + +"Maybe we can fix it," Lily says. + +They look around and find some sticks and vines. They try to tie the tire to the rope again. They work hard and help each other. They are proud of their work. + +"Let's try it again," Ben says. + +They sit on the tire and swing gently. The tire does not fall. They smile and hug. + +"We did it!" Lily says. + +"We fixed the tire swing!" Ben says. + +They are happy and play some more. They love the tire swing. They love each other. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park near the big church. The church has a tall tower with a bell inside. Sometimes, the bell makes a loud sound that Sara and Ben can hear. They call it ringing. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a lot of people going to the church. They are wearing nice clothes and some have flowers. Sara and Ben are curious. They follow the people and peek inside the church. They see a man and a woman in front of the church. The woman is wearing a long white dress and the man is wearing a black suit. They are holding hands and smiling. + +Sara and Ben hear the man and the woman say some words to each other. They do not understand all the words, but they hear "love" and "marry". Then, they see the man and the woman kiss. The people in the church clap and cheer. Sara and Ben clap and cheer too. They think the man and the woman are happy. + +Suddenly, the bell in the tower starts to ring. It rings and rings and rings. Sara and Ben cover their ears. They think the bell is too loud. They run out of the church and back to the park. They decide to play on the swings and the slide. They like the park better than the church. They think the park is more fun. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with puzzles. They had many puzzles with different pictures of animals, cars, and flowers. But their favorite puzzle was the one with the landscape. It had mountains, rivers, trees, and clouds. It was very big and had many pieces. + +One day, they decided to solve the landscape puzzle together. They spread the pieces on the floor and looked for the ones that matched. Lily found the pieces for the sky and the clouds. Tom found the pieces for the mountains and the rivers. They worked hard and had fun. + +But then, they saw that one piece was missing. It was the piece for the middle of the river. They looked everywhere, but they could not find it. They felt sad and frustrated. + +"Where is the piece?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe we lost it," Tom said. + +They heard a giggle from behind the sofa. It was Ben, Lily's little brother. He was holding the missing piece in his hand. He had taken it when they were not looking. He was envious of their puzzle and wanted to spoil their game. + +"Ben, give us the piece!" Lily shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +Lily and Tom ran to Ben and tried to get the piece from him. But Ben was fast and ran away. They chased him around the house, but he was too clever. He hid under the bed, behind the curtains, and in the closet. + +Lily and Tom were tired and angry. They wished they could solve their puzzle and see the beautiful landscape. They wondered how they could get the piece from Ben. They needed a plan. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over them. Mommy says they have to share and behave. + +One day, Mommy brings home a new toy. It is a big truck with lights and sounds. Lily and Ben both want to play with it. They grab it from each other and pull hard. The truck breaks in two. The lights and sounds stop. Lily and Ben cry. + +Mommy hears the noise and comes to see. She is not happy. She sees the broken truck and the tears. She says, "What did you do? This was a new toy. You have to be careful and gentle with your toys. And you have to share and behave. Now you have no truck to play with." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mommy. We were bad. We did not share and behave. We broke the new toy. Can you fix it, please?" + +Mommy sighs. She says, "I don't know if I can fix it. It is very broken. But I will try. Maybe I can use some tape to put it back together. But you have to promise me that you will not fight over it again. And you have to play nicely with each other and your other toys. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "We understand, Mommy. We promise. We will share and behave. We love you, Mommy. And we love the truck, too." + +Mommy smiles. She says, "I love you, too, Lily and Ben. Now go and play while I try to fix the truck. And be good." + +Lily and Ben hug Mommy and say thank you. They go and play with their other toys. They wait for Mommy to fix the truck. They hope it will work again. They want to play with it together. They want to make Mommy happy. They want to behave. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play with toys. Lily has many toys, but Ben has only a few. Lily likes to show off her toys to Ben and make him admire them. She has a modern doll that can talk and sing, a big car that can move by itself, and a colorful puzzle that can glow in the dark. Ben has a teddy bear, a ball, and a book. + +One day, Lily invites Ben to her house to play. She takes out all her toys and puts them on the floor. She says to Ben, "Look at my toys, they are so modern and fun. You can admire them, but you can't touch them. They are mine, and I don't want to share them." Ben feels sad and left out. He sits in a corner and hugs his teddy bear. + +Lily plays with her toys for a while, but soon she gets bored. She looks at Ben and sees that he is reading his book. She is curious and asks him, "What are you reading?" Ben says, "It is a story about a lion and a mouse. The lion is big and strong, but the mouse is small and weak. One day, the lion gets caught in a net, and the mouse helps him to get free. The lion learns to be kind and grateful to the mouse. They become friends and help each other." Lily listens and thinks that the story is nice. She says, "Can I read it too?" Ben says, "Sure, you can. I like to share my book with you." + +Lily and Ben read the book together and enjoy the story. They laugh and smile. They learn that sharing is caring, and that friendship is more important than toys. They decide to play with each other's toys and have more fun. They are happy and thankful. They admire each other for being good friends. +Lily and Ben like to play with fire. They have a box of matches and some paper. They go to the backyard when mom is busy. They light the matches and watch the paper burn. They think it is fun and bright. + +But fire is not a toy. Fire is hot and dangerous. Fire can hurt them and make things go away. One day, they light a match and drop it on the grass. The grass catches fire and makes a big flame. Lily and Ben are scared and run away. + +Mom sees the smoke and runs to the backyard. She sees the fire and gets the hose. She sprays the water on the fire and puts it out. She is angry and worried. She asks Lily and Ben what they did. They are sorry and tell her the truth. + +Mom hugs them and tells them to never play with fire again. She shows them the ash on the grass. She says the ash is what is left of the things that fire burned. She says fire can burn their house, their toys, and their skin. She says fire can make them very sick or worse. + +Lily and Ben understand and promise to never play with fire again. They say they love mom and mom loves them. They go inside and play with safe toys. They are happy and safe. They manage to learn a lesson. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over them. Today, they both want the same car. They pull and tug on it. They do not want to share. + +"Mine!" Tim says. + +"No, mine!" Kim says. + +The car makes a loud noise. It breaks in two. Tim and Kim are sad. They look at the broken car. They do not know what to do. + +Dad hears the noise. He comes to see what is wrong. He sees the broken car and the twins. He is not happy. He is frustrated. + +"Who broke the car?" he asks. + +Tim and Kim are quiet. They do not want to tell. + +Dad is a cop. He knows how to find out. He asks them questions. He looks for clues. He sees a scratch on Tim's hand. He sees a tear on Kim's shirt. + +"I know what happened," he says. "You both wanted the car. You did not share. You split the car. That is not nice. You have to say sorry. And you have to fix the car." + +Tim and Kim feel bad. They say sorry to each other. They say sorry to Dad. They hug and make up. They get some glue and tape. They try to fix the car. They work together. They have fun. + +Dad smiles. He is proud of them. He helps them with the car. He tells them a story. He says that cops have to share too. He says that sharing is caring. He says that he loves them. + +Tim and Kim love Dad. They love their car. They learn a lesson. They do not fight anymore. They are happy. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They found a big log that was good for climbing and hiding. They had a lot of fun with the log. + +One day, a man came to the woods. He had a truck and a saw. He saw the log and said, "This is a good log for making firewood. I can sell it and make money." He went to get his saw. + +Tim and Sam heard the man and ran to the log. They said, "No, no, this is our log. We play with it. You can't take it." + +The man said, "But I need it for my work. I can give you some candy if you let me have it." He showed them a bag of candy. It looked tasty. + +Tim and Sam were tempted by the candy. They liked candy very much. They thought, "Maybe we can share the candy and find another log to play with." + +But then they remembered how much they loved the log. They had many happy memories with it. They said, "No, thank you. We don't want your candy. We want our log. It is more important to us than money or candy." + +The man was surprised by their answer. He said, "You are very wise and brave, boys. You know how to value what you have. I respect that. I will leave your log alone and find another one." He put away his saw and his candy and drove away. + +Tim and Sam hugged each other and their log. They were happy and proud. They learned that some things are more precious than money or candy. They continued to play with their log and enjoy the woods. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy train. They liked to attach the cars together and make them go around the track. They had a switch that made the train go faster or slower. + +"Look, Max, I can make the train go very fast!" Lily said. She moved the switch to the right and the train zoomed by. + +"Wow, that's fun!" Max said. He wanted to try too. He reached for the switch, but Lily did not let him. + +"No, Max, it's my turn!" Lily said. She held the switch in her hand. + +"But I want to play too!" Max said. He tried to grab the switch from Lily. + +They started to pull and tug on the switch. They did not see that their nosy cat, Milo, was watching them. Milo liked to chase things that moved. He saw the train going around the track and he wanted to catch it. + +He jumped on the track and ran after the train. He got in the way of the train and made it stop. The cars came apart and fell off the track. + +Lily and Max stopped fighting over the switch. They saw what Milo had done and they were not happy. + +"Milo, you bad cat!" Lily said. "You broke our train!" + +"Milo, go away!" Max said. "You ruined our game!" + +Milo did not care. He was proud of himself. He had caught the train. He picked up one of the cars in his mouth and ran away. + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt sorry for their train. They decided to share the switch and fix the train together. They learned that playing nice was better than fighting. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a chicken in the park. The chicken is brown and big. It has a red thing on its head. + +"Look, a chicken!" Lily says. "Can we pet it?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is tough. Maybe it will peck us." + +They go closer to the chicken. The chicken sees them and makes a loud noise. "Bawk bawk bawk!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They run away from the chicken. + +"Wow, that was a tough chicken!" Ben says. + +"Yes, it was," Lily says. "But it was also funny. Bawk bawk bawk!" + +They laugh and go back to play. They are happy. They met a chicken today. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. They see many things in the park. They see trees, flowers, birds, and squirrels. + +One day, they see a squirrel on the ground. It does not move. It does not run. It does not eat. Tim and Sam go near the squirrel. They want to see it better. + +Tim touches the squirrel. It is cold. It is hard. It is not soft. Tim feels sad. He says, "The squirrel is dead. It cannot play anymore. It cannot be happy anymore." + +Sam feels sad too. He says, "Why is the squirrel dead? What happened to it? Did it get hurt? Did it get sick?" + +Tim does not know. He says, "I don't know. Maybe it was old. Maybe it was tired. Maybe it had no friends." + +Tim and Sam hug each other. They say, "We are sorry, squirrel. We wish you were alive. We wish you were happy. We wish you were our friend." + +They leave the squirrel on the ground. They go to their mom. They tell her what they saw. She hugs them. She says, "It is okay to feel sad. It is okay to ask questions. It is okay to care. The squirrel is not alive, but it is still part of nature. It is still part of the park. It is still part of the world." + +Tim and Sam feel a little better. They say, "Thank you, mom. We love you. We love nature. We love the park. We love the world." +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Today they want to prepare a show for their moms. They have a ball and a hoop. + +"Tom, you pass me the ball and I will jump through the hoop," Lila says. + +"OK, Lila, I will pass you the ball. You are very good at jumping," Tom says. + +They practice their show. Tom passes the ball to Lila. Lila jumps through the hoop. She is very graceful. She lands on her feet and smiles. + +"Wow, Lila, you are amazing! That was a great jump," Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good passer. We are ready for our show," Lila says. + +They call their moms. Their moms come to watch their show. They clap and cheer for Lila and Tom. Lila and Tom are happy. They hug their moms and each other. They are proud of their show. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to hop on the swings, slide down the slide, and climb on the monkey bars. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they saw a big boy with a bike. He had a lot of gear on his bike, like a bell, a basket, and a flag. He looked very proud of his bike. + +"Hey, look at my bike!" he said to Tim and Lily. "It's the best bike in the park. You can't hop on it, because it's mine. And you can't have any of my gear, because it's mine too. You have nothing cool to play with." + +Tim and Lily felt sad and angry. They didn't like the big boy. He was mean and rude. They wanted to hop on his bike and play with his gear. But they knew they couldn't, because he was bigger and stronger than them. + +Then Lily had an idea. She was a clever girl. She whispered to Tim, "I know how to make him go away. Follow me." + +Lily walked up to the big boy and said, "Wow, your bike is very nice. Can I see your bell?" + +The big boy smiled and said, "Sure, you can see it. But you can't touch it, because it's mine." + +He showed Lily his bell and rang it. It made a loud noise. + +Lily pretended to be scared and said, "Oh no, what's that? It sounds like a monster!" + +She pointed behind the big boy and said, "Look, there's a monster coming to get your bike!" + +The big boy turned around and saw nothing. But Lily and Tim used that chance to hop on his bike and ride away. They laughed and cheered. + +They had tricked the big boy. He was not so clever after all. He ran after them, but he was too slow. He couldn't catch them. + +Tim and Lily rode the bike to the other side of the park. They played with the bell, the basket, and the flag. They had a lot of fun. + +They were happy and proud. They had hop on the bike and used the gear. They had solved the problem. They were clever kids. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red fire truck. It has a ladder, a siren, and a hose. + +One day, they are playing with the fire truck in the living room. Tim wants to be the driver, and Sam wants to be the mechanic. They pretend that there is a fire and they have to save the people. + +"Vroom, vroom, we are the firemen!" Tim says, making the fire truck move on the carpet. + +"Beep, beep, I am the mechanic!" Sam says, fixing the fire truck with a screwdriver. + +They have fun for a while, but then they start to fight. Tim wants to use the screwdriver, and Sam wants to use the ladder. They pull and tug at the fire truck, and they get angry. + +"Give me the screwdriver, it's mine!" Tim shouts. + +"No, it's mine, give me the ladder!" Sam shouts. + +They are so loud that their mom hears them from the kitchen. She comes to the living room and sees them fighting. She is not happy. + +"Boys, boys, what are you doing? Why are you fighting over the fire truck?" she asks. + +They both try to explain, but they talk at the same time. Mom can't understand them. + +"Stop, stop, I can't hear you. You have to share the fire truck, it's for both of you. You can take turns being the driver and the mechanic. Fighting is not nice, it hurts your feelings and your toys." she says. + +Tim and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry for fighting. They don't want to hurt their feelings or their toys. They love their fire truck. + +"Sorry, Tim, I was crazy. You can have the screwdriver." Sam says. + +"Sorry, Sam, I was crazy too. You can have the ladder." Tim says. + +They hug and make up. They decide to share the fire truck and play nicely. Mom smiles and gives them a kiss. + +"That's better, boys. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go to the kitchen and have some cookies." she says. + +They follow mom to the kitchen, holding the fire truck. They are happy and hungry. They are the best brothers. +Tom and Sam were hungry. They wanted to eat something. They saw a big jar of jam on the shelf. They liked jam. They wanted to make jam sandwiches. + +They took some bread and a knife. They climbed on a chair to reach the jar. They opened the jar and smelled the jam. It smelled good. They spread the jam on the bread. They put another bread on top. They made two jam sandwiches. + +They were happy. They took their sandwiches and went to the living room. They sat on the sofa and bit their sandwiches. But they did not like them. They made a face. The jam was bitter. It was not sweet. It was bad. + +They spat out the jam. They said, "Yuck! This jam is bitter. We don't like it. Who made this jam?" + +Mom came in. She saw the mess. She saw the jar. She saw the sandwiches. She was angry. She said, "Tom and Sam, what did you do? You took my jam. That is not jam for sandwiches. That is jam for cooking. It has vinegar and spices. It is not for eating. It is for making sauces and marinades. You should not take things without asking. You should not cook without me. You could hurt yourself. You could make yourself sick. You are naughty boys." + +Tom and Sam were sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We were hungry. We wanted jam sandwiches. We thought it was good jam. We did not mean to make a mess. We did not mean to make you angry. We will not do it again. Please forgive us." + +Mom sighed. She said, "I forgive you, Tom and Sam. But you have to learn. You have to listen. You have to be careful. You have to ask before you take things. You have to wait for me to cook with you. Now, come with me. I will make you some real jam sandwiches. And you will help me clean up the mess. And you will throw away the bitter jam sandwiches. OK?" + +Tom and Sam nodded. They said, "OK, Mom. Thank you, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +They followed Mom to the kitchen. They hoped the real jam sandwiches would be sweet. They learned their lesson. They did not want to taste bitter jam again. +Tom was a boy who liked to count sheep. He had a book with pictures of sheep and he would point at them and say their numbers. One, two, three, four, five, and so on. He liked to add more sheep to his book by drawing them with his crayons. He made red sheep, blue sheep, green sheep, and yellow sheep. He had a lot of sheep in his book. + +One day, he went to the farm with his mom and dad. He saw real sheep in the field. They were white and fluffy and made a sound like "baa". Tom was very happy. He wanted to count the real sheep. He ran to the fence and started to point at them and say their numbers. One, two, three, four, five, and so on. He saw a big sheep with horns and a beard. He asked his mom, "What is that?" + +His mom said, "That is a ram. He is the leader of the sheep. He is mighty and strong. He protects the sheep from danger." + +Tom was amazed. He wanted to add the ram to his book. He asked his mom for a crayon and a paper. He drew the ram with brown horns and a black beard. He added him to his book of sheep. He was very proud of his drawing. He showed it to his mom and dad and said, "Look, I made a mighty ram. He is the leader of the sheep. He is number twenty-one." + +His mom and dad smiled and hugged him. They said, "You are a very good artist, Tom. You have a lot of sheep in your book. You are very good at adding. We are very proud of you." +Lily and Tom were brother and sister. They liked to bake cookies with Mom. One day, Mom had to go out for a while. She told them, "Do not touch the oven. It is very hot. Wait for me to come back and we will bake together." + +But Lily and Tom did not listen. They were careless. They wanted to bake cookies by themselves. They found the dough and the cookie cutters in the kitchen. They rolled the dough and cut out shapes. They put the cookies on a tray and put the tray in the oven. They did not know how to set the timer or the temperature. + +Soon, the cookies started to burn. Smoke came out of the oven. Lily and Tom smelled something bad. They ran to the oven and opened the door. A big flame came out and burned their hands. They screamed and cried. + +Mom came back and heard the noise. She saw the fire and the smoke. She grabbed a towel and put out the flame. She took Lily and Tom out of the kitchen. She called the doctor and the fireman. She was very angry and sad. + +She said to Lily and Tom, "Why did you not listen to me? You were very careless. You could have hurt yourself or the house. Baking is not a game. You need to be careful and follow the rules. You need to wait for me or ask for help. You need to learn from your mistake." + +Lily and Tom felt very sorry. They hugged Mom and said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were very careless. We will not do it again. We will listen to you and be careful. We will learn from our mistake." + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents and be careful when you bake. Baking is not a game. You need to follow the rules and ask for help. You can learn from your mistakes. +Ben and Lily were playing in the backyard. They saw a big wire on the ground. It was shiny and curly. They wanted to touch it. + +"Look, a wire!" Ben said. "Let's play with it!" + +"No, Ben, don't!" Lily said. "It's dangerous! Mommy said wires can hurt us. They have fire inside." + +Ben did not listen. He ran to the wire and grabbed it. He felt a shock. He screamed and let go. He fell on the grass. He was crying. + +Lily ran to him. She was scared. She hugged him and said, "Ben, are you okay? I'm sorry. I tried to stop you." + +Ben was still crying. He said, "It hurt, Lily. It hurt a lot. Why did the wire do that?" + +Lily said, "I don't know, Ben. But we should never touch wires again. They are not toys. They are bad." + +They heard Mommy calling them. They ran to her. They told her what happened. Mommy was angry and worried. She checked Ben's hand. She said, "You are very lucky, Ben. You could have been hurt very badly. You should never, ever touch wires. They are very dangerous. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, Mommy. I'm sorry. I won't do it again." + +Mommy said, "I'm glad you're okay, Ben. And I'm proud of you, Lily. You were very brave and smart. You tried to help your brother. You are a good sister." + +She hugged them both. She said, "I love you, Ben and Lily. Now let's go inside and have some cookies. And stay away from wires." +Anna likes to cook with her mom. They make soup and bread and cake. Anna helps mom to stir and pour and mix. Mom says Anna is a good helper. + +One day, Anna wants to cook by herself. She finds a big pot and some water. She puts the pot on the stove and turns it on. She looks for things to put in the soup. She sees some dirt and leaves outside the window. She thinks they look yummy. She opens the window and grabs some dirt and leaves. She puts them in the pot. + +Mom comes back and sees Anna cooking. She smells something bad. She looks in the pot and sees the dirt and leaves. She says, "Anna, what are you doing? That is not soup. That is dirty. You can't cook with dirt and leaves. That is not good for you. You have to use clean and fresh things to cook. And you have to be careful with the stove. It is hot and can hurt you." + +Anna feels sad. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to cook like you. I thought the dirt and leaves were good. I didn't know they were dirty. I wanted to make you happy." + +Mom hugs Anna and says, "I love you, Anna. I know you wanted to cook like me. But you have to ask me first. I can teach you how to cook with good things. And we have to clean the pot and the window. They are dirty too. Come on, let's do it together." +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play and have fun. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big sack on the grass. It is brown and soft. + +"Let's play with the sack!" Sara says. "We can jump in it and roll in it and pretend it is a boat!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "That sounds like fun!" + +They run to the sack and get inside. They laugh and giggle as they move around. They feel happy and cozy. + +But then, they hear a loud roar. They look out of the sack and see a big dog. It is black and furry. It has sharp teeth and angry eyes. It wants the sack. It thinks it is a toy. + +"Go away, dog!" Sara says. "This is our sack! We are playing with it!" + +The dog does not listen. It barks and growls. It runs to the sack and tries to bite it. It shakes it and pulls it. It wants to tear it apart. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They scream and cry. They want their moms. They want to get out of the sack. + +But then, Ben has an idea. He remembers what his mom told him. He remembers to be brave. + +"Let's dance!" Ben says. "Let's dance in the sack and make noise and scare the dog away!" + +"Dance?" Sara says. "But how? We are in the sack!" + +"Just move your feet and your arms and your head!" Ben says. "Just make music with your voice and your hands and your feet! Just be happy and loud and brave!" + +Sara and Ben do what Ben says. They dance in the sack. They sing and clap and stomp. They make funny faces and sounds. They act silly and happy and brave. + +The dog is confused. It does not like the noise and the movement. It does not understand what is happening. It does not want the sack anymore. It runs away. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They hug each other. They are proud of themselves. They are brave. + +Their moms come and see them. They are glad they are safe. They are proud of them too. They are brave. + +They take them out of the sack and give them hugs and kisses. They tell them they did a good job. They tell them they learned a lesson. + +"Sometimes, you have to dance in the sack to scare the dog away," Ben says. + +"Yes, sometimes you do," Sara says. + +They smile and laugh. They are friends. They like to play and have fun. They are brave. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. But then, Lila's car broke. The wheel came off and rolled away. + +"Oh no, my car!" Lila cried. "It is broken. I cannot play with it anymore." + +Ben saw Lila's sad face and felt sorry for her. He had an idea. He said, "Lila, I can help you. I can repair your car. I have glue and tape and scissors. Come with me." + +Lila followed Ben to his house. He took out his tools and fixed Lila's car. He glued the wheel back on and taped it for extra strength. He cut out a sticker and put it on the car to make it look new. + +"Here you go, Lila. Your car is repaired. It is good as new. You can play with it again." Ben said, handing her the car. + +Lila was very happy. She hugged Ben and thanked him. She said, "Ben, you are very kind. You are a good friend. You have a big will to help me. You are humble. You do not brag or boast. You share your tools and your time. Thank you, Ben." + +Ben smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lila. I am glad you like your car. Let's go back to the garden and play some more." + +They ran back to the garden and played with their cars. They zoomed and crashed and honked. They had a lot of fun. They were good friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Today, they have a yellow ball. They want to play with the ball together. + +Anna says, "Can I have the ball first?" Ben says, "OK, you can have the ball first. But then you have to share with me." Anna says, "OK, I will share with you." + +Anna takes the ball and throws it in the air. She catches it and laughs. She throws it again and again. She has fun with the ball. + +Ben waits for his turn. He watches Anna play with the ball. He wants to play with the ball too. He says, "Anna, can I have the ball now?" Anna says, "No, I want to play more. It is my turn." + +Ben feels sad. He says, "But you said you will share with me. Sharing is good. Sharing is fun. Please share the ball with me." Anna thinks for a moment. She remembers what her mom said. She says, "You are right. Sharing is good. Sharing is fun. Here, you can have the ball now." + +Anna gives the ball to Ben. Ben smiles and says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend." Anna smiles and says, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too." They play with the ball together. They share and have fun. They are happy. +Lila liked to read novels. She had many novels in her room. She read them every day. She thought novels were fun and exciting. She learned new things from them. + +One day, her mom gave her a new novel. It was a gift from her aunt. Lila was happy. She thanked her mom and ran to her room. She opened the novel and started to read. + +But soon, she felt bored. The novel was dull. It had no pictures, no jokes, no adventures. It was only about a man who worked in an office and talked on the phone. Lila did not care about that. She wanted to read something else. + +She put the novel down and looked for another one. She found one that had a dragon on the cover. She liked dragons. She opened it and started to read. + +But then, she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend Ben. He came to play with her. He saw the novel on the floor. + +"Hey, what's that?" he asked. + +"It's a novel. It's a gift from my aunt. But it's dull. I don't like it," Lila said. + +"Can I see it?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can have it. I don't want it," Lila said. She passed the novel to Ben. + +Ben took the novel and looked at it. He smiled. He liked novels. He liked to read about different people and places. He thought novels were interesting and smart. He thanked Lila and said he would read it later. + +Lila and Ben played with her toys. They had fun. They laughed and talked. + +But after a while, Lila felt curious. She wondered what the novel was about. She wondered if she missed something. She wondered if Ben liked it. + +She asked Ben if she could see the novel again. + +"Sorry, Lila. I can't give it back to you. It's mine now. You gave it to me. You said you didn't want it," Ben said. + +Lila felt sad. She wished she had not given the novel away. She wished she had tried to read it more. She wished she had been more polite. + +She learned a lesson. She learned that she should not judge a book by its cover. She learned that she should not be rude to her aunt. She learned that she should not pass things to others without thinking. + +She said sorry to Ben. She asked him to share the novel with her. She promised to be more careful and grateful. + +Ben was kind. He agreed to share the novel with her. He said they could read it together. He said they could learn from it. + +Lila was happy. She hugged Ben. She thanked him. She opened the novel and started to read. + +She found out that the novel was not so dull after all. It had some surprises, some lessons, some fun. She enjoyed it. She was glad she gave it a chance. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play games. One day, they find a big box. The box has a picture of a stage with lights and stars. Anna and Ben want to see what is inside the box. + +They open the box and see many things. They see a hat, a wand, a scarf, a ball, and a book. The book says "Magic Tricks". Anna and Ben are happy. They want to do magic tricks. They put on the hat and the scarf. They take the wand and the ball. They look at the book. + +The book has many words. Anna and Ben do not know the words. They try to guess what the words mean. They point the wand at the ball and say "Abracadabra". Nothing happens. They try again and again. Nothing happens. They are sad. They want to do magic tricks. + +They hear a voice. The voice says "Hello, children. Do you want to learn magic?" Anna and Ben look around. They see a man. The man is smiling. He has a big beard and a long coat. He is holding the book. He says "I am the magic teacher. I can teach you how to do magic tricks. But first, you have to solve a riddle. Do you want to play?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They like to play. They are curious. They want to learn magic. The man says "Good. Here is the riddle. What is big and red and hungry and likes to eat children?" Anna and Ben think. They do not know the answer. They look at the man. The man is still smiling. He says "Do you give up?" + +Anna and Ben shake their heads. They want to solve the riddle. They try to think of something big and red and hungry and likes to eat children. They say "A dragon?" The man says "No, that is not the answer. Try again." They say "A monster?" The man says "No, that is not the answer. Try again." They say "A fire?" The man says "No, that is not the answer. Try again." + +Anna and Ben are tired. They are hungry. They want to stop playing. They want to go home. They say "We do not know the answer. Please tell us." The man says "Okay, I will tell you. The answer is me." He opens his coat and shows his teeth. His teeth are big and sharp. He says "I am big and red and hungry and I like to eat children. And you are my lunch." He laughs and grabs Anna and Ben. He puts them in the box. He closes the lid. He says "Thank you for playing. You are very tasty." He walks away with the box. Anna and Ben scream. They are scared. They are trapped. They cannot do magic. They cannot escape. The end. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw some big clouds in the sky. They were dark and scary. + +"Look, Anna, the sky is angry!" Ben said. "Maybe it will rain and thunder." + +Anna was fearful. She did not like rain and thunder. They made loud noises and wet her clothes. She wanted to go home. + +"Don't be fearful, Anna," Ben said. "The sky is not angry. It is just changing. Sometimes it is blue and sunny, sometimes it is gray and rainy. But it is always the same sky. It gives us water and air and light. We need the sky." + +Anna looked at Ben. He seemed brave and smart. She wanted to be like him. She tried to smile. + +"OK, Ben, I will not be fearful," Anna said. "But can we play under the tree? It will keep us dry if it rains." + +"Sure, Anna, we can play under the tree," Ben said. "But remember, the sky is our friend, not our enemy. We can learn from the sky. It teaches us to be flexible and adaptable. Sometimes we are happy, sometimes we are sad. But we are always the same people. We have each other and we have fun." + +Anna and Ben played under the tree. They laughed and sang and made stories. They did not mind the rain and the thunder. They were happy. + +The moral value of the story is: Don't be afraid of change. It is part of life. Be flexible and adaptable. Learn from nature. Be grateful for what you have. Have fun with your friends. +Ben and Lily went to the stadium with their dad. They wanted to see the big game. The stadium was very big and loud. There were many people and flags and songs. Ben and Lily wore red hats and scarves, because their dad said red was their team's color. + +The game started and Ben and Lily watched the players run and kick the ball. Sometimes they cheered and clapped, and sometimes they booed and frowned. Their dad explained what was happening and who was winning. Ben and Lily liked the game, but they also felt cold. The wind was strong and the sun was hiding. + +"Dad, I'm cold," Lily said, shivering. + +"Me too, dad," Ben said, rubbing his hands. + +"I'm sorry, kids," their dad said, hugging them. "Do you want to go home?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They wanted to see the end of the game, but they also wanted to be warm and cozy. + +"Can we have some hot chocolate?" Ben asked. + +"And some cookies?" Lily added. + +Their dad smiled and nodded. He took them to a stand where they sold hot drinks and snacks. He bought them each a cup of hot chocolate and a bag of cookies. They thanked him and sipped and nibbled. + +"Is that better?" their dad asked. + +"Yes, dad," Ben and Lily said. + +They felt warmer and happier. They went back to their seats and watched the rest of the game. They shouted and cheered when their team scored a goal. They were glad they came to the stadium. They had fun with their dad. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big envelope on the table. It had a stamp and a sticker on it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it and see," Ben said. He grabbed the envelope and tore it open. Lily followed him to the couch. + +Inside the envelope, there were many papers with words and numbers. They looked boring. But there was also a shiny card with a picture of a cake and candles. It said "Happy Birthday, Grandma!" + +"Wow, it's Grandma's birthday!" Lily said. "Maybe we can call her and say hello." + +But Ben had another idea. He liked the shiny card. He wanted to keep it for himself. He snatched it from Lily's hand and ran to his room. + +"Hey, give it back!" Lily shouted. She chased after him. They started to fight over the card. They pulled and pushed and yelled. + +Their mom heard the noise. She was busy making dinner. She was not happy. She came to Ben's room and saw the mess. She saw the torn envelope and the papers on the floor. She saw the shiny card in Ben's hand. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. She was angry. "This is Grandma's birthday card. We were going to mail it to her today. How could you be so selfish and rude?" + +She took the card from Ben and gave it to Lily. She told them to settle down and say sorry to each other. She told them they were in big trouble. She told them they could not watch TV or play with their toys for a week. She told them they had to write a letter to Grandma and apologize. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They knew they had done something wrong. They wished they had not opened the envelope. They wished they had been nice to each other. They wished they could make Mom happy. They wished they could say happy birthday to Grandma. But it was too late. They had ruined everything. They had a bad ending. +Lily liked to look at interesting objects. She had a box full of them in her room. She had a shiny ball, a soft bear, a noisy car, and many more. She liked to play with them and make stories in her head. + +One day, she found a new object in the box. It was a small book with a lock on it. She wondered what was inside. She tried to open it, but it was shut. She looked for a key, but she could not find one. She felt sad and curious. + +She asked her mom if she knew where the key was. Her mom smiled and said, "That is a special book, Lily. It belongs to your grandma. She gave it to me when I was little. It has pictures and words of her life. She said I can open it when I am older and ready." + +Lily asked, "Can I open it too, mom? I want to see grandma's life. I miss her." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I miss her too, Lily. But we have to respect her wish. She wanted us to wait until we are older and ready. Maybe someday, we can open it together and learn more about her. But for now, we have to keep it shut and safe." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will keep it shut and safe. But can I still look at it sometimes? It is an interesting object." + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. You can look at it, but not open it. Maybe you can imagine what is inside and make stories in your head. Just like you do with your other objects." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily." +Lila and Sam loved to visit the farm. They liked to see the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the sheep. But their favorite animal was the goat. The goat was white and soft, and had horns and a beard. He liked to eat grass and hay, and sometimes he would nibble on their clothes. + +One day, Lila and Sam asked their mom if they could pay the farmer to take the goat home. Their mom said no, the goat belonged to the farm, and they had no space for a goat in their house. Lila and Sam were sad, but they understood. + +They decided to make a gift for the goat instead. They found some flowers, some leaves, some string and some paper. They made a brilliant crown for the goat, with the flowers and the leaves. They made a card for the goat, with the paper and the string. They wrote "We love you, goat" on the card. + +They went to the farm and looked for the goat. They found him in his pen, chewing on some hay. They called his name and he came to them. They showed him their gift and said "This is for you, goat. You are our friend. You are brilliant." + +The goat looked at them with his big eyes and made a happy sound. He let them put the crown on his head and the card around his neck. He licked their faces and rubbed his head against them. Lila and Sam hugged him and smiled. They were happy, and so was the goat. +Tom is a dog who likes to run and play. He has a friend, Ben, who is a cat. Ben likes to sleep and purr. Sometimes, Tom and Ben play together in the yard. + +One day, Tom feels something itchy on his fur. He scratches and scratches, but it does not help. He sees a tiny bug jump on his nose. It is a flea. Tom does not like fleas. He barks and shakes his head. + +Ben hears Tom and wakes up. He sees Tom and the flea. He says, "Tom, you have a flea. Fleas are bad. They bite and make you itch. You need to get rid of it." + +Tom says, "How do I get rid of it, Ben? I tried to scratch and shake, but it is still there." + +Ben says, "You need to sign for help. Sign to your human. Your human can give you a bath and a brush. That will make the flea go away." + +Tom says, "How do I sign, Ben? I can only bark and wag." + +Ben says, "You can sign with your paw. Lift your paw and wave it in the air. That means you want something. Your human will see you and come to you." + +Tom says, "OK, I will try that. Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +Tom lifts his paw and waves it in the air. He hopes his human will see him and help him. He wants to be free of the flea. He wants to be happy and play again. He is quiet and waits. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their toy jets. They liked to make zooming noises and pretend they were flying in the sky. Lily had a red jet and Max had a blue jet. + +"Look at my jet, it's so fast and cool!" Max said, showing off his jet to Lily. + +"Well, my jet is faster and cooler!" Lily said, flying her jet near Max's jet. + +They started to race their jets, but they did not see the big tree in front of them. They crashed their jets into the tree and their jets broke into pieces. They both started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow, my jet is broken and it hurts!" Max said, holding his jet and his hand. + +"Me too, me too, my jet is broken and it hurts!" Lily said, holding her jet and her hand. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench nearby. She saw their tears and their broken jets and hugged them. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay, don't cry, my loves," she said, "Let me see your hands, did you get any cuts?" + +She looked at their hands and saw some small scratches. She took out a band-aid from her bag and put it on their hands. + +"There, there, that will help you heal," she said, "And don't worry about your jets, we can fix them later or get new ones." + +Lily and Max felt a little better, but they were still embarrassed. They did not want the other kids in the park to see their broken jets and laugh at them. + +"Mom, can we go home now?" Lily asked, hiding her jet behind her back. + +"Mom, can we go home now?" Max asked, hiding his jet behind his back. + +"Sure, we can go home now," mom said, smiling, "But you know what? You don't have to be embarrassed. Accidents happen, and it's not your fault. You were just having fun with your jets, and that's what matters. And you know what else? You have each other, and you have me, and we love you no matter what." + +Lily and Max smiled and hugged their mom. They felt less embarrassed and more loved. They decided to keep their broken jets as a reminder of their adventure in the park. They learned that jets can break, but love can heal. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a loyal goose who followed them everywhere. The goose was white and soft and made funny noises. + +One day, Lily and Ben saw a big pond in the park. They wanted to swim in the water. They took off their shoes and socks and ran to the pond. The goose ran after them. He liked the water too. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Ben said. "There are more geese in the pond. They are swimming and splashing. Can we play with them?" + +Lily nodded. She liked the other geese. They were different colors and sizes. They looked friendly and happy. Lily and Ben jumped into the pond. The water was cold and wet. They laughed and splashed. The goose joined them. He quacked and flapped his wings. + +Lily and Ben spent a long time in the pond. They played with the other geese. They made new friends. They had a lot of fun. The goose was happy too. He liked the other geese. But he liked Lily and Ben more. He stayed close to them. He was loyal and kind. + +The end. +Sara likes to play with her furry toy cat. She calls her cat Lily. Lily has a pink bow and a soft tail. Sara hugs Lily and tells her stories. + +One day, Sara finds a violin in her mom's closet. She does not know what it is. She thinks it is a big stick with strings. She wants to play with it. She takes it to her room and puts it on her bed. + +She says to Lily, "Look, Lily, I have a new toy. Do you want to play with me?" She picks up the violin and tries to make sounds with it. She pulls and pushes the strings. She makes loud and funny noises. + +Lily does not like the noises. She covers her ears with her paws. She meows and jumps off the bed. She runs away and hides under the sofa. + +Sara is sad. She does not understand why Lily does not want to play with her. She puts down the violin and looks for Lily. She finds her under the sofa. She says, "Lily, I'm sorry. I did not mean to scare you. Please come out and play with me. I love you." + +She reaches out her hand and tries to pet Lily. Lily is still scared. She hisses and scratches Sara's hand. Sara cries and pulls back her hand. She runs to her mom and shows her the scratch. + +Her mom sees the scratch and the violin. She says, "Sara, what happened? Did you play with my violin? You know you are not supposed to touch it. It is not a toy. It is very special and delicate. You could have broken it." + +Sara feels bad. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I just wanted to play with Lily. But Lily did not like the violin. She ran away and scratched me." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "It's okay, Sara. I forgive you. But you have to be more careful. The violin is very important to me. It was a gift from your grandma. She used to play it when she was young. She taught me how to play it too. It makes beautiful music. Do you want to hear it?" + +Sara nods and wipes her tears. She says, "Yes, mom. I want to hear it. Maybe Lily will like it too." + +Her mom smiles and says, "Maybe. Let's go and find her. Then we can sit together and listen to the violin. I will play you a song that your grandma used to play for me. It is very sweet and gentle. Maybe it will make you and Lily happy." + +Sara and her mom go and look for Lily. They find her still under the sofa. They coax her out with a treat. They take her to the living room and sit on the couch. Sara holds Lily in her lap and strokes her fur. Her mom picks up the violin and plays a song. The song is very sweet and gentle. Sara and Lily listen and smile. They feel happy and calm. They lie down on the couch and cuddle. They fall asleep to the sound of the violin. +Lily and Ben were playing outside in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. The sun was shining and the air was warm. They felt happy and comfortable. + +But then they saw some mist coming from the pond. It looked like smoke or clouds. They were curious and wanted to see it better. They ran towards the pond, but they did not see the mud on the ground. + +Lily slipped and fell on the mud. She got dirty and wet and hurt her knee. She started to cry. Ben stopped and ran back to help her. He slipped too and fell on the mud. He got dirty and wet and hurt his elbow. He started to cry too. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"No, I'm not okay, Ben. I'm dirty and wet and hurt. And the mist is scary. I want to go home," Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily. Me too. Let's go home," Ben said. + +They got up and walked slowly to the gate. They saw their mom waiting for them. She saw them too and ran to hug them. She cleaned their wounds and gave them dry clothes. She took them home and made them hot chocolate. She told them stories and sang them songs. They felt better and comfortable again. They forgot about the mist and the mud. They smiled and hugged their mom. They loved their mom. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big squash growing on a vine. Tom wanted to pick it and give it to his mom. + +"Look, Lily, a squash! Mom likes squash. I will give it to her," Tom said. + +He tried to pull the squash, but it was too heavy. He asked Lily to help him. + +"Help me, Lily. The squash is too heavy. We can give it to mom together," Tom said. + +Lily nodded and grabbed the other side of the squash. They pulled and pulled, but the squash did not move. + +"Ouch, Tom, the squash is prickly. It hurts my hands," Lily said. + +Tom looked at his hands. They had red marks from the prickles. + +"Ouch, me too. The squash is prickly and heavy. How can we give it to mom?" Tom said. + +They thought for a moment. Then they had an idea. They ran to the shed and got a wagon. They put the wagon next to the squash and lifted it together. They put the squash in the wagon and pushed it to the house. + +"Mom, mom, look what we have for you!" Tom and Lily shouted. + +Mom came out and saw the squash. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Wow, what a big squash! Thank you, Tom and Lily. You are very kind and strong. How did you get it?" Mom asked. + +Tom and Lily told her how they pulled and lifted and pushed the squash. Mom was very proud of them. + +She took them to the kitchen and cut the squash. She cooked it and made soup. She gave them each a bowl of soup and a spoon. + +"Here, Tom and Lily. Try the soup. It is made from your squash. It is soft and yummy," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily tasted the soup. It was soft and yummy. They liked it very much. + +"Thank you, Mom. The soup is good. We like squash," Tom and Lily said. + +They ate the soup and smiled. They were happy. They gave mom a big squash and mom gave them a big hug. +Lily and Sam went to the ocean with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. Lily found a big starfish and showed it to Sam. + +"Look, Sam, a starfish! It has five arms and it is orange. Do you want to touch it?" Lily asked. + +Sam nodded and reached out his hand. The starfish felt bumpy and slimy. He smiled and said, "It is cool, Lily. Can we keep it?" + +Mom heard them and said, "No, Sam, we cannot keep the starfish. It belongs to the ocean. We have to put it back where we found it. It needs water and food and friends. We can take a picture of it, though. Say cheese!" + +Lily and Sam said cheese and smiled. Mom took a picture of them with the starfish. Then they gently put it back in the water and waved goodbye. They thanked the starfish for letting them see it. + +After playing some more, they got hungry. Mom and Dad had a picnic basket with sandwiches and fruits and cookies. They sat on a blanket and ate their lunch. The sandwiches were tasty and the fruits were juicy and the cookies were sweet. They drank some water and felt happy. + +They looked at the ocean and saw the waves and the sun and the birds. They heard the sound of the water and the wind and the seagulls. They felt the breeze and the sand and the warmth. They smiled and hugged each other. They loved the ocean and they loved their family. They had a wonderful day. +Lily liked to play with her toy train. It had a red engine and four blue cars. She made the train go around the track on the floor. She liked to make the train go fast. She pushed the button to increase the speed of the engine. + +"Choo choo!" she said. "My train is the fastest!" + +Her brother Max came into the room. He saw Lily's train. He wanted to play with it too. + +"Can I play with your train, Lily?" he asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "Go away!" + +Max felt sad. He liked trains too. He wished Lily would share with him. + +He went to his room and got his own toy train. It had a green engine and three yellow cars. He made the train go around the track on his bed. He liked to make the train go slow. He pushed the button to decrease the speed of the engine. + +"Choo choo!" he said. "My train is the prettiest!" + +Lily heard Max's train. She was curious. She went to his room and saw his train. She liked his train too. It was different from hers. + +"Can I play with your train, Max?" she asked. + +"Sure, you can!" Max said. "We can play together!" + +Lily smiled. She brought her train to Max's bed. They made the trains go around the track. They pushed the buttons to make the engines go fast or slow. They had fun. + +"Choo choo!" they said. "Our trains are the best!" + +Lily learned to share with her brother. Max learned to be kind to his sister. They became good friends. They loved their trains. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. You move the pieces on a board with squares. You try to catch the king of the other player. + +One day, Tom receives a new chess set from his mom. It is very nice and shiny. He shows it to Sam. Sam likes it too. He asks Tom if he can play with it. + +"Sure, you can play with it. But you have to be honest. You cannot cheat or lie. That is not fair." Tom says. + +"OK, I will be honest. I promise." Sam says. + +They start to play chess. Tom is very good at chess. He knows how to move the pieces well. He catches some of Sam's pieces. Sam is not happy. He wants to win. + +He sees that Tom is not looking. He moves one of his pieces to a better place. He thinks Tom will not notice. He thinks he can trick Tom. + +But Tom does notice. He sees that Sam moved his piece. He is angry and sad. He says to Sam: + +"Sam, you cheated! You moved your piece when I was not looking. That is not honest. That is not nice. You broke your promise. You are not my friend anymore." + +Sam feels ashamed. He knows he did wrong. He says to Tom: + +"Tom, I am sorry. I cheated. I was not honest. I was not nice. I wanted to win. But I know that is not important. You are more important. You are my friend. Please forgive me." + +Tom thinks for a while. He is still angry and sad. But he also remembers that Sam is his friend. He says to Sam: + +"Sam, I forgive you. But you have to promise me that you will never cheat or lie again. You have to be honest and nice. That is what friends do. That is what chess players do." + +Sam nods. He says to Tom: + +"Tom, I promise. I will never cheat or lie again. I will be honest and nice. You are my friend. You are a good chess player. Thank you for forgiving me." + +They hug and smile. They continue to play chess. They have fun. They learn from their mistake. They are honest and nice friends. +Lily likes to play golf with her dad. They go to a big field with holes and flags. Lily has a small stick and a ball. Her dad has a big stick and a ball. They take turns to hit the ball with the stick. + +One day, Lily sees a squirrel on the field. The squirrel is brown and fluffy. It runs and jumps on the trees. Lily thinks the squirrel is interesting. She wants to follow it. She leaves her stick and ball and runs after the squirrel. + +Her dad does not see Lily. He hits his ball with his stick. The ball flies in the air. It lands near a hole. He is happy. He walks to his ball. He does not see Lily. + +Lily follows the squirrel to a big tree. The squirrel climbs the tree. Lily looks up. She sees a hole in the tree. She thinks the hole is interesting. She wants to see what is inside. She climbs the tree. + +Her dad reaches his ball. He sees the hole. He sees the flag. He is ready to hit his ball again. He looks for Lily. He does not see Lily. He is worried. He calls her name. He hears a sound. He looks up. He sees Lily in the tree. He sees the squirrel in the tree. He is surprised. + +Lily sees her dad. She sees his stick and ball. She remembers her stick and ball. She says sorry to her dad. She says bye to the squirrel. She climbs down the tree. She hugs her dad. They go back to their sticks and balls. They finish their game of golf. They have fun. +Ben and Mia are friends who like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend that the cars can go fast and make loud noises. Sometimes they race each other on the floor. + +One day, they find a big car in the garage. It is red and shiny and has four doors. It looks like a real car, but smaller. Ben and Mia are curious and want to try it. They open the doors and sit inside. They see many buttons and levers and a round thing to steer. + +"Wow, this car is so cool!" Ben says. "Can we drive it?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe it needs fuel. Fuel is what makes cars go." + +"Where can we get fuel?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe in the kitchen," Mia says. "Let's go and see." + +They get out of the car and run to the kitchen. They see a bottle of juice on the counter. It is orange and sweet and has a picture of a car on it. + +"Look, Ben, this is fuel!" Mia says. "It has a car on it. Let's take it and put it in the car." + +"But that is not ours," Ben says. "That is mom's juice. We can't take it. That is stealing. Stealing is bad." + +"No, it's not stealing," Mia says. "It's borrowing. We will give it back later. Come on, Ben, it will be fun." + +Mia grabs the bottle of juice and runs back to the garage. Ben follows her, feeling unsure. They pour some juice into the car's tank. Then they get inside and turn the key. The car makes a funny sound and starts to move. + +"Yay, it works!" Mia says. "We are gifted. We can drive a car." + +They drive the car around the garage, bumping into boxes and tools. They laugh and shout and have a good time. They don't hear mom coming home. She opens the garage door and sees them in the car. + +"Ben! Mia! What are you doing?" mom says. "That is not a toy. That is dad's car. And that is my juice. You stole it. You are in big trouble." + +Ben and Mia stop the car and look at mom. They feel scared and sorry. They know they did something wrong. They get out of the car and give mom the bottle of juice. + +"We are sorry, mom," Ben says. "We just wanted to play." + +"We didn't mean to steal," Mia says. "We thought it was fuel." + +Mom sighs and hugs them. She is angry, but she loves them. She explains to them why they can't play with dad's car or take things that are not theirs. She tells them to say sorry to dad and to clean up the mess. She also tells them to drink some water, because juice is not good for cars or kids. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their jeep. It was a big toy that they could push and make noises with. They pretended they were explorers in a jungle, looking for ancient things. + +One day, they found a big rock with strange marks on it. They wondered what it was. They decided to record it with their phone, so they could show their mom and dad. + +"Look, Mia, this rock has pictures of animals and people. Maybe it is very old and tells a story," Tom said. + +"Wow, Tom, you are right. It is like a book, but made of stone. Let's record it and see if we can read it later," Mia said. + +They took turns holding the phone and pointing it at the rock. They talked about what they saw and what they thought it meant. They were very happy and curious. + +They did not notice that a real jeep was coming their way. It was their dad, who had come to pick them up from the park. He saw them playing with the rock and the phone and smiled. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing? Did you find something interesting?" he asked. + +"Yes, dad, we found an ancient rock with pictures on it. We recorded it with our phone. Do you want to see?" Tom and Mia said. + +"Sure, I do. That sounds very cool. Maybe we can learn something new from it. Come on, hop in the jeep and let's go home. We can watch your video together and have some snacks," dad said. + +Tom and Mia ran to the jeep and climbed in. They were excited to share their discovery with their dad. They felt like real explorers. They hugged their jeep and thanked it for taking them on a great adventure. +Lily was sad. She missed her grandma, who lived far away. She wanted to hug her and hear her stories. Mommy saw Lily's tears and gave her a big hug. + +"Mommy, when can I see grandma?" Lily asked. + +"Soon, my love, soon. Grandma loves you very much. She sent you a letter. Do you want to open it?" Mommy said. + +Lily nodded and wiped her eyes. Mommy handed her a pink envelope with a sticker of a butterfly. Lily liked butterflies. She tore the envelope and took out a card. It had a picture of a flower and a heart. + +"Dear Lily, I miss you so much. You are my sunshine. I hope you are happy and healthy. I made you a scarf with your favorite color. It is in the envelope. It will keep you warm and cozy. I can't wait to see you and hug you. Love, Grandma." Lily read the card with Mommy's help. + +Lily smiled and felt a soft scarf in the envelope. It was pink and purple, like a rainbow. She wrapped it around her neck and felt grandma's love. + +"Thank you, grandma. I love you too. I love the scarf. It is so pretty and warm." Lily said. + +She hugged Mommy and the card. She felt comfort in her heart. She knew grandma was thinking of her. She hoped to see her soon. +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were cars and speed around the couch. They made loud noises like vroom and beep. They had fun, but they also had to be careful. Mommy said the couch was fragile and they could not jump on it or hit it. + +One day, they were speeding too fast and not looking where they were going. Lily crashed into the couch and made a big hole in it. She was scared and sad. She did not mean to break the couch. She said sorry to the couch and to Mommy. Max stopped and saw what happened. He was scared and sad too. He said sorry to the couch and to Mommy. + +Mommy came and saw the hole in the couch. She was not happy. She said they were naughty and they had to stop playing cars. She said they had to help her fix the couch. She said they had to be gentle with the couch and with other things. She said the couch was fragile and they had to respect it. + +Lily and Max felt bad. They said sorry again to Mommy and to the couch. They helped Mommy put some tape and a pillow over the hole. They said they would not speed around the couch anymore. They said they would play something else. They said they would be careful with the couch and with other things. They said they would be good. + +Mommy hugged them and said she loved them. She said she was glad they learned their lesson. She said they could still play cars, but not in the living room. She said they could play in the backyard or in the park. She said they could speed there, but they had to watch out for other people and animals. She said they had to be safe and kind. + +Lily and Max nodded and smiled. They said they loved Mommy and the couch. They said they would play in the backyard or in the park. They said they would speed there, but they would be safe and kind. They said they would have fun. +Tom and Sue are hungry. They want to eat meat for lunch. They see a big pot on the stove. The pot has meat and soup inside. + +"Can we have some meat, please?" Tom asks Mom. + +"Yes, but be careful. The pot is hot and heavy. You need to lift it with both hands and use a spoon," Mom says. + +Tom and Sue nod. They go to the stove and grab the pot handles. They lift the pot together and put it on the table. They are strong and careful. + +They get two bowls and two spoons. They scoop some meat and soup into their bowls. They blow on the soup to cool it down. They eat the meat and soup. They are happy and full. + +"Thank you for the meat, Mom. It was yummy," Sue says. + +"You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you liked it. And thank you for being careful and helping each other," Mom says. + +She hugs Tom and Sue. They hug her back. They love Mom and the meat. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a shiny box under a tree. They opened it and saw many things inside: a necklace, a ring, a watch, a coin, and a book. + +"Wow, this is treasure!" Ben said. He grabbed the necklace and the ring and put them on. "I am a king!" + +Lily looked at the book and picked it up. It had many words and pictures. She wanted to read it and learn. "This is treasure too!" she said. "I am a princess!" + +Ben frowned. He did not like books. He thought they were boring and hard. He wanted all the treasure for himself. He snatched the book from Lily and threw it away. "Books are not treasure! They are trash! You are ignorant!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not like Ben anymore. He was mean and greedy. She ran after the book and picked it up. She hugged it and cried. "Books are treasure! They are fun and smart! You are ignorant!" + +A lady saw what happened and came to them. She was the owner of the box. She had lost it in the park. She was happy to see it again. She thanked Lily for finding it and gave her a hug. She scolded Ben for being rude and selfish and took the necklace and the ring from him. She told them that the book was the most valuable thing in the box. It was a story about kindness and friendship. She offered to read it to them and teach them. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She wanted to hear the story and make friends. Ben felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong and apologized. He wanted to hear the story and make friends too. + +The lady read the book to them and they listened. They learned that treasure is not only what is shiny and pretty, but what is good and useful. They learned that being ignorant is not only what you do not know, but what you do not want to know. They learned that being kind and sharing is better than being mean and greedy. + +They became friends again and played in the park. They did not need treasure to be happy. They had each other. +Lila was a gifted girl who loved animals. She knew the names of many animals and what they liked to eat and do. She had many books and toys of animals, but she wanted to see them for real. She asked her mom and dad if they could go on a safari for her birthday. + +"What is a safari?" her mom asked. + +"A safari is when you go in a big car and see animals in the wild. Like lions and zebras and giraffes. Can we please go?" Lila said. + +Her mom and dad looked at each other and smiled. They knew Lila was very smart and curious, and they wanted to make her happy. They said yes, they would go on a safari for her birthday. Lila was so excited, she hugged them and thanked them. + +The next week, they packed their bags and flew on a plane to a faraway place. There, they met a man who drove them in a big car with a roof but no windows. He said he was their guide and he would show them the animals. Lila was amazed by everything she saw. She saw lions resting under a tree, zebras running in a herd, giraffes eating leaves from tall trees, and many more. She asked the guide many questions, and he answered them. He said Lila was a gifted girl who knew a lot about animals. + +Lila had the best birthday ever. She saw many animals, learned new things, and had fun with her mom and dad. She said it was the best gift they could give her. They said they were proud of her and loved her very much. They took many pictures and videos of their safari, and Lila said she would show them to her friends and teachers when they got back home. +Lily and Max were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also made snowballs and threw them at each other. It was fun. + +But then, Max hit Lily in the face with a snowball. It was cold and wet and it hurt. Lily started to cry. She did not like it. + +"Stop it, Max! That's not nice!" she shouted. + +"Sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hit you in the face. It was an accident," Max said. + +He ran to Lily and gave her a hug. He also gave her his hat and scarf to make her feel better. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She wiped her tears and smiled. + +"Thank you, Max. You are a good brother," she said. + +She put on his hat and scarf. They were warm and cozy. + +"Can we play some more?" Max asked. + +"Okay, but no more snowballs in the face, okay?" Lily said. + +"Okay, okay. How about we play snow forts? We can make two forts and pretend we are soldiers," Max said. + +"Okay, that sounds fun. But I get to choose my fort first," Lily said. + +They agreed and started to build their forts. They used snow and sticks and stones. They worked hard and fast. + +Soon, they had two forts. One was on the left and one was on the right. They each went to their fort and got ready. + +"Ready, set, go!" Max shouted. + +They started to throw snowballs at each other's fort. They tried to hit the other one or make a hole in their fort. They dodged and ducked and laughed. + +But then, Lily ran out of snowballs. She looked around and saw that Max had more snowballs than her. He was throwing them faster and harder. He was winning. + +Lily felt scared and sad. She did not want to lose. She did not want Max to hit her or break her fort. + +She decided to do something. She took a deep breath and shouted. + +"Max, Max, I surrender! I surrender!" + +Max stopped throwing snowballs. He looked at Lily and smiled. + +"You surrender? You give up?" he asked. + +"Yes, yes, I give up. You win, Max. You are the best soldier," Lily said. + +She came out of her fort and raised her hands. She walked to Max and gave him a high five. + +"Good game, Lily. You are a brave soldier. You fought well," Max said. + +He gave her a hug and a kiss. He was proud of his sister. + +They went back to their snowman and played some more. They were happy and tired. + +They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the window. She smiled and clapped. She was proud of her children. She loved them very much. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play together. Today they go to the pool with their moms. The pool is big and blue. It has slides and toys. + +"Look, Sam, a duck!" Lily says. She sees a yellow duck floating on the water. She runs to get it. She wants to hug it. + +"Wait, Lily, be careful!" Sam says. He knows the duck is not real. It is a toy. It is delicate. It can break. He follows Lily. + +Lily reaches the duck. She grabs it with both hands. She squeezes it hard. She hears a pop. The duck is broken. It has a hole. The air comes out. The duck is flat. + +"Oh no, Lily, what did you do?" Sam says. He is sad. He likes the duck. He wanted to play with it. + +"I'm sorry, Sam, I didn't know," Lily says. She is sad too. She didn't mean to break the duck. She liked it too. + +"It's okay, Lily, it was an accident," Sam says. He is a good friend. He forgives Lily. He hugs her. + +"Let's go find another toy," Lily says. She smiles. She is happy. She has a good friend. + +"Okay, let's go," Sam says. He smiles too. He is happy. He has a good friend. + +They hold hands. They go to the pool. They find another toy. They play together. They have fun. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big toy tank in the park. It is green and has a long gun. + +"Wow, look at this tank!" Tim says. "It is so cool! Can we play with it?" + +"Sure, let's play!" Sam says. "You can be the driver and I can be the shooter." + +They climb on the tank and pretend to go on a mission. They make loud noises and shoot at trees and rocks. + +But after a while, they notice something. The tank is smelly. It smells like rotten eggs. + +"Yuck, what is that smell?" Tim asks. "It is coming from the tank!" + +"Maybe there is something bad inside the tank," Sam says. "Let's open it and see." + +They find a small door on the side of the tank and open it. Inside, they see a pile of garbage. There are banana peels, egg shells, fish bones, and other things. + +"Who put this garbage in the tank?" Tim says. "It is so gross! It makes the tank smelly!" + +"Maybe someone wanted to change the tank into a trash can," Sam says. "But that is not nice. The tank is a toy, not a trash can." + +They decide to take the garbage out of the tank and put it in a real trash can. Then they clean the tank with water and soap. They make the tank nice and shiny again. + +"There, now the tank is not smelly anymore," Tim says. "It is a good tank again." + +"Yes, it is," Sam says. "And we are good friends. We changed the tank from bad to good." + +They hug each other and smile. Then they continue to play with the tank. They have fun and forget about the smell. +Lily and Ben like to play with trains. They have a big track in the living room. They make the trains go fast and slow. They make the trains say choo-choo. + +One day, Lily finds a hat in her closet. It is red and blue and has a picture of a train on it. Lily thinks it is a train hat. She wants to wear it and pretend to be a train driver. + +She puts on the hat and runs to the living room. She sees Ben playing with the trains. She says, "Look, Ben, I have a train hat. Can I play with you?" + +Ben looks at Lily and shakes his head. He says, "No, Lily, that is not a train hat. That is a fire hat. You can't play with trains if you wear a fire hat. You have to play with fire trucks." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She likes trains more than fire trucks. She says, "No, Ben, you are wrong. This is a train hat. I can play with trains if I want to. You are not a friendly brother." + +Ben gets mad too. He says, "No, Lily, you are wrong. This is a fire hat. You can't play with trains. You are not a friendly sister." + +They start to yell and fight. They pull the trains and the track. They break the trains and the track. They make a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Lily and Ben and the broken trains and the track. She is very upset. She says, "Lily and Ben, what have you done? You have ruined your trains and your track. You have been very naughty. You have to go to your rooms and think about what you did. No more trains for you today." + +Lily and Ben cry and say sorry. But it is too late. Mom takes them to their rooms. They have to stay there until dinner. They have no trains to play with. They have no fun. They have a bad ending. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pan on the grass. It is shiny and red. They want to play with it. + +"Look, a pan!" Tom says. "Let's make some food." + +"OK," Jen says. "What do we need?" + +Tom thinks. He sees some leaves, some rocks, some dirt and some water. He puts them in the pan. He stirs them with a stick. + +"Yum, yum," he says. "This is soup. Do you want some?" + +Jen looks at the pan. She does not like the soup. It looks bad and smells bad. She shakes her head. + +"No, thank you," she says. "I don't want any." + +Tom is sad. He wants Jen to try his soup. He thinks it is good. He trusts Jen. He wants her to trust him. + +"Please, Jen," he says. "Just one sip. It is good. I promise." + +Jen sees that Tom is sad. She is his friend. She trusts him. She does not want to hurt his feelings. She decides to try his soup. + +"OK, Tom," she says. "Just one sip." + +She takes the stick from Tom. She dips it in the pan. She brings it to her mouth. She sips the soup. + +She spits it out. It is bad. It tastes like dirt and rocks and leaves and water. She makes a face. + +"Yuck!" she says. "This is not soup. This is yucky." + +Tom laughs. He sees that Jen does not like his soup. He thinks it is funny. He does not mind. He knows that Jen is his friend. He knows that she tried his soup for him. + +"I know, Jen," he says. "It is yucky. I was joking. I don't like it either." + +Jen laughs too. She sees that Tom was joking. She thinks it is funny too. She does not mind. She knows that Tom is her friend. She knows that he trusts her. + +They hug. They are happy. They are friends. + +They leave the pan on the grass. They go to play on the swings. They are lucky. They have each other. +Tom and Lily are playing soccer in the park. They like to kick the ball and run fast. They are on the same team and they want to score a goal. + +"Listen, Lily," Tom says. "I have a plan. You run to the left and I run to the right. Then I pass the ball to you and you shoot." + +"OK, Tom," Lily says. "That sounds good. Let's do it." + +They run to their places and wait for the ball. Tom gets the ball from another player and looks for Lily. He sees her waving her hand. He kicks the ball hard and it flies to Lily. + +Lily catches the ball with her foot and turns to the goal. She sees a big boy in front of the goal. He is the goalie and he tries to stop the ball. He is powerful and tall. + +But Lily is not afraid. She remembers Tom's plan and she shoots. The ball goes past the big boy and into the goal. Lily and Tom score! + +They are very happy and they hug each other. They hear their friends cheering and clapping. They are the best team in the park. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer with their team. Their team is called the Tigers. They wear orange shirts and black shorts. + +One day, they have a big game against another team. The other team is called the Sharks. They wear blue shirts and white shorts. The Sharks are very good at soccer. They score many goals. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not score any goals. They think they are not good enough. They want to give up. + +But their coach does not let them give up. He encourages them. He says, "You are good players. You are strong and fast and smart. You can score goals. You just need to work together and believe in yourselves. You are a team. You can do it!" + +Lily and Ben listen to their coach. They feel better. They decide to try harder. They encourage each other. They say, "We can do it! We are a team! We are the Tigers!" + +They play with more energy and confidence. They pass the ball and run and shoot. They score a goal. They are happy. They score another goal. They are happier. They score one more goal. They are the happiest. + +They win the game. They cheer and hug and high-five. They thank their coach. He is proud of them. He says, "You did it! You played like a team. You were independent and brave and skillful. You are the best!" + +Lily and Ben smile. They are proud of themselves. They are proud of their team. They are the Tigers. They love soccer. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys. Anna had a yellow ball that she liked to squeeze. Ben had a stamp that he liked to make marks with. They were having fun, but they did not share. + +Anna wanted to try the stamp, but Ben said no. Ben wanted to try the ball, but Anna said no. They started to fight and grab each other's toys. They made each other cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the toys on the floor and the tears on their faces. She was not happy. She said, "Why are you fighting? You have to share your toys. Sharing is good. Sharing makes you happy. Sharing makes your friends happy. If you don't share, you will be alone and sad." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They said sorry to each other and to Mom. They hugged and said, "We will share our toys. We will be nice to each other. We will be happy and have fun." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. I'm proud of you. Now you can play together and enjoy your toys." She gave them each a kiss and a cookie. Anna and Ben shared their cookies and their toys. They squeezed the ball and stamped the paper. They laughed and played. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to find acorns and match them with their caps. They had a big pile of acorns and caps on the grass. + +"Look, I found a big acorn!" Anna said, holding up a brown nut. + +"Wow, that's a big one!" Ben said. "Can you find a cap for it?" + +Anna looked around and saw a cap that looked like it could fit. She ran to get it, but she did not see the hole in the ground. She tripped and fell into the hole. She hit her head and felt dizzy. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Ben shouted, running to the hole. He saw Anna lying on the bottom, not moving. He was scared and sad. + +"Help, help!" he cried. "Anna is hurt!" + +But no one heard him. The park was empty and quiet. Ben did not know what to do. He wished he had not played with the acorns. He wished he had stayed with Anna. He wished he could make her wake up. But he could not. He was alone and helpless. He hugged the big acorn and cried. +Lily loved parades. She liked to see the big floats with flowers and animals. She liked to hear the music and the cheers. She liked to catch the candy that people threw from the cars. + +One day, Lily went to a parade with her mom and dad. They found a good spot on the sidewalk. Lily was very excited. She saw a float with a big cake on it. It looked so yummy. She wanted to taste it. + +Lily saw a man dressed as a clown get off the float. He had a bag of candy in his hand. He smiled at Lily and gave her a piece. Lily said thank you and put the candy in her mouth. But it did not taste like candy. It tasted like soap. Lily spat it out and made a face. She felt sick. + +The clown laughed and said, "That's what you get for being greedy. You should not want to taste everything you see. Some things are not good for you." He got back on the float and waved. Lily started to cry. + +Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "We're sorry, Lily. That was a mean trick. You should not trust strangers. They might hurt you or make you sick. You should only take candy from people you know and love." Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, too. I learned my lesson. I will not be greedy again." She felt better, but she did not enjoy the parade anymore. She wished she had never tasted the candy. +Lila and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a spray bottle and a hose. They like to spray water on the flowers and the grass. They also like to spray each other and laugh. + +"Spray me, spray me!" Ben says to Lila. He runs around the garden and tries to dodge the water. + +"OK, I spray you!" Lila says. She aims the spray bottle at Ben and squeezes it hard. The water comes out fast and hits Ben on the face. He squeals and falls down. + +"Ha ha, I got you!" Lila says. She runs over to Ben and helps him up. They hug and giggle. + +They see a man walking by the fence. He has a sign that says "Lemonade for sale". He has a big jug of lemonade and some cups. He smiles at Lila and Ben. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want some lemonade? It is very cold and sweet. The price is one coin for a cup. I have many cups available." The man says. + +Lila and Ben look at each other. They are thirsty and they like lemonade. They run inside the house and ask their mom for a coin. She gives them one and tells them to share a cup. + +They run back to the fence and give the coin to the man. He pours them a cup of lemonade and hands it to them. + +"Thank you, mister. This is very nice of you." Lila says. + +"You're welcome, kids. Enjoy your lemonade. And have fun with your spray bottle and hose." The man says. + +Lila and Ben sip the lemonade and smile. It is very cold and sweet. They share the cup and finish it. They thank the man again and wave goodbye. They go back to the garden and play with the spray bottle and hose. They are happy and wet. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many flowers. They want to smell the flowers. They run to the tree and look up. + +"Wow, so pretty!" Mia says. + +"Yes, and so many bees!" Tom says. + +They see the bees flying from flower to flower. They hear the bees buzzing. They are not afraid of the bees. They know the bees are busy and clever. They make honey from the flowers. + +Tom has an idea. He wants to balance on a branch. He thinks it is fun. He climbs the tree and finds a branch. He stands on the branch and tries to balance. He holds his arms out. + +"Look at me, Mia! I am balancing!" Tom says. + +Mia looks at Tom. She thinks he is silly. She does not want to balance on a branch. She thinks it is dangerous. She stays on the ground and smells the flowers. + +"Be careful, Tom! You might fall!" Mia says. + +Tom does not listen to Mia. He thinks he is clever. He tries to balance more. He moves his feet and wiggles his body. He smiles and laughs. + +But then, he loses his balance. He slips and falls. He lands on the ground with a thud. He cries and rubs his knee. He has a scratch. + +Mia runs to Tom. She sees his scratch. She feels sorry for him. She hugs him and says: + +"I told you to be careful, Tom. Balancing on a branch is not fun. It is hard and risky. You are not a bee. You are a boy. Come, let me help you. We can go to the nurse and get a band-aid. Then we can play something else. Something safe and fun." + +Tom nods and says: + +"Okay, Mia. You are right. Balancing on a branch is not fun. It is hard and risky. I am not a bee. I am a boy. Thank you for helping me. You are a good friend. You are clever and kind." + +They hold hands and walk to the nurse. They get a band-aid and a hug. They feel better. They decide to play something else. Something safe and fun. They have a good day. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a cage. In the cage, there is a lion. The lion looks sad and hungry. + +Tom and Sue want to help the lion. They think the lion is not happy in the cage. They think the lion wants to be free. They have a plan. They wait until the truck driver goes away. Then, they open the cage and let the lion out. + +The lion is happy. He runs out of the cage. He roars loud. He sees Tom and Sue. He thinks they are food. He is very hungry. He jumps on Tom and Sue. He bites them. He hurts them. He eats them. + +The truck driver comes back. He sees the lion. He sees Tom and Sue. He is angry and sad. He calls the police. The police come. They catch the lion. They put him back in the cage. They take him away. + +The end. + +Moral: Do not steal. Stealing is bad. Stealing can hurt you and others. Stealing can make things worse. Be careful of what you wish for. +Lily and Ben like to draw with ink. They have many colors of ink and many papers. They draw animals, flowers, cars and stars. They are happy when they draw. + +One day, they want to count how many drawings they have. They put all their drawings on the floor and start to count. Lily counts one, two, three, four, five. Ben counts one, two, three, four, five, six. They look at each other and frown. + +"You have one more than me!" Lily says. "That is not fair!" + +"No, you have one more than me!" Ben says. "You are wrong!" + +They start to argue and point at their drawings. They do not agree on who has more. They are angry and sad. + +Then, they hear a noise. They look up and see a big dog. The dog is unknown to them. It is not their dog or their friend's dog. It is a stranger's dog. The dog sees the drawings on the floor and thinks they are toys. It runs to the drawings and starts to bite them and tear them. + +Lily and Ben scream. "No, no, no! Stop, stop, stop!" They run to the dog and try to get their drawings back. But the dog is strong and fast. It runs away with some of the drawings in its mouth. + +Lily and Ben look at the floor and see their drawings are ruined. Some are missing, some are ripped, some have holes. They feel very bad. They do not care who has more anymore. They only care about their drawings. + +They hug each other and cry. "I'm sorry, Lily. I should not have argued with you." Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should not have argued with you." Lily says. + +They are sorry and they are friends again. They decide to draw new drawings with ink. They do not count them this time. They only share them and enjoy them. They are happy again. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big dog with thick fur and a long tail. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. Lila and Tom wanted to pet the dog. + +"Hello, doggy!" Lila said. She reached out her hand to touch the dog's head. The dog licked her hand and made a happy sound. + +"Can I pet him too?" Tom asked. He moved closer to the dog's side. He saw the dog's leg. It had a bandage on it. Tom was curious. He touched the bandage. + +"Ow!" the dog yelped. He did not like Tom touching his leg. It hurt him. He barked and snapped at Tom. He showed his teeth. + +Tom was scared. He let go of the dog's leg and ran away. He cried and shouted. "Help! Help! The dog bit me!" + +Lila was scared too. She did not know what to do. She saw Tom running and crying. She saw the dog barking and growling. She panicked. She did not want the dog to hurt her or Tom. She looked around for help. + +She saw a lady with a leash. The lady was the dog's owner. She heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lila and Tom and the dog. She understood what happened. She was sorry and angry. + +"Bad dog! Bad dog!" she scolded. She grabbed the leash and put it on the dog's collar. She pulled the dog away from Lila and Tom. She apologized to them. "I'm so sorry. He's usually very gentle. He's just in pain because of his leg. He had an accident and he needs to heal. He didn't mean to hurt you. Are you okay?" + +Lila and Tom were still scared and upset. They nodded and sniffed. They wanted to go home. They wanted their mom and dad. They wanted a hug and a kiss. They wanted to forget the dog and the park. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and respectful of animals. They learned that some animals can be friendly, but some can be angry and dangerous. They learned that panic is not a good feeling. They learned that they should always ask before they pet a strange dog. +Tom and Anna like to play in the garden. They see many flowers. Some are red, some are yellow, some are blue. They smell nice and look pretty. + +Tom sees a big yellow flower. It is a sunflower. He wants to pick it. He says to Anna, "Look, a sunflower! I want to pick it and give it to Mommy. She will be happy." + +Anna says, "No, Tom, don't pick it. It is ugly. It has a brown face and a long stem. It is not a nice flower. Mommy will not like it. Let's pick another flower." + +Tom says, "But I like it. It is big and bright. It looks like the sun. It makes me happy. I don't care if it is ugly. I think it is beautiful." + +Anna says, "Fine, pick it if you want. But I will pick a different flower. I will pick a rose. It is red and soft. It is a nice flower. Mommy will like it more." + +Tom and Anna pick their flowers. They run to Mommy and show her. Mommy smiles and hugs them. She says, "Thank you, Tom and Anna. You are very sweet. I love both your flowers. They are both beautiful. Just like you." +Sara and Ben like to play with leaves in the park. They run and jump and scatter the leaves in the air. They laugh and have fun. They see a big pile of leaves and want to hide in it. + +"Let's play hide and seek!" Sara says. "You count to ten and I will hide in the leaves." + +"OK!" Ben says. He covers his eyes and starts to count. "One, two, three..." + +Sara runs to the pile of leaves and dives in. She tries to be very quiet and still. She hopes Ben will not find her. + +"Ten!" Ben says. He opens his eyes and looks around. He sees the pile of leaves and smiles. He thinks Sara is hiding there. He runs to the pile and jumps on it. + +"Got you!" he shouts. He moves the leaves and sees Sara. She giggles and tries to push him off. + +"No, you didn't!" she says. "You cheated!" + +They start to wrestle and throw leaves at each other. They have more fun. + +They play until the sun goes down and the sky turns dark. They are very tired and dirty. They see their mom coming to pick them up. She has a watch on her wrist. She looks at the watch and shakes her head. + +"Time to go home, kids!" she says. "You have been playing for a long time. You need to take a bath and go to bed." + +Sara and Ben groan. They do not want to leave the park. They love the leaves. But they know they have to listen to their mom. They get up and follow her to the car. They say goodbye to the leaves and promise to come back soon. They are tired but happy. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. They have a big box of toys with cars, dolls, balls, and books. Sometimes they share, and sometimes they fight. + +One day, they find a fork in the box. They do not know what it is. They think it is a shiny toy. Lily wants to play with it. She says, "Give me the fork. It is mine." Ben says, "No, it is mine. I saw it first." They pull the fork from each other. They are angry. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees the fork. She is surprised. She says, "Where did you get this fork? This is not a toy. This is for eating. You can hurt yourself with this fork. Give it to me." She takes the fork from them. She says, "This fork belongs in the kitchen. Someone left it in the box by mistake. I will put it back. You can play with your other toys." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want the fork. They think it is a fun toy. They wait for Mom to leave. When she is gone, they sneak to the kitchen. They look for the fork. They see it on the counter. They reach for it. + +But the counter is high. They cannot get the fork. They see a chair. They push the chair to the counter. They climb on the chair. They grab the fork. They are happy. + +They do not see the empty pot on the stove. The pot is hot. Mom was cooking soup. She turned off the fire, but the pot is still hot. Lily and Ben touch the pot with the fork. They hear a sizzle. They feel a burn. They drop the fork. They scream. + +Mom hears them and runs to the kitchen. She sees the pot, the fork, and the twins. She is scared. She says, "Oh no! What have you done? Are you okay?" She hugs them. She checks their hands. They have red marks. She says, "You are lucky. It is not too bad. But you should never play with the fork or the pot. They are dangerous. You could have hurt yourself more. You have to be careful. You have to listen to me." + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted the fork. We did not know the pot was hot. We will not do it again." Mom says, "I know. I love you. But you have to learn. The fork is not a toy. The pot is not a toy. They are for eating. You can play with your other toys. They are safe and fun." + +She takes them to the living room. She gives them ice for their hands. She gives them a hug and a kiss. She says, "Let's play with your toys. What do you want to play?" Lily and Ben say, "We want to play with the cars and the dolls." They smile. They forget the fork and the pot. They play with their toys. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and fill them with different things. Lily found some shiny stones and put them in a hole. Max found some worms and put them in another hole. + +"Look, Lily, I have worms!" Max said. "They are wiggly and slimy." + +"Yuck, Max, worms are not nice!" Lily said. "I have stones. They are pretty and smooth." + +Lily and Max wanted to see what the other had. They decided to swap holes. Lily went to Max's hole and Max went to Lily's hole. + +But when they got there, they saw that their holes were empty. Someone had taken their things. They looked around and saw a big dog. The dog had the stones in his mouth and the worms on his nose. He was wagging his tail and licking his lips. + +"Hey, dog, give us back our things!" Lily and Max shouted. "You can't replace earth with stones and worms. That's not fair!" + +But the dog did not listen. He thought the stones and worms were delicious. He ran away with his new treasures, leaving Lily and Max with nothing but dirt. + +Lily and Max were sad and angry. They had lost their things and their fun. They wished they had not swapped holes. They learned a lesson: sometimes it is better to keep what you have. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big red lip on the floor. It is shiny and soft. They do not know what it is. + +"Can I have it?" Lily asks. She likes red things. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. He likes shiny things. + +They start to discuss. They both want the lip. They pull and tug. They shout and cry. They are not friends anymore. + +But the lip is not a toy. It is a trap. A big snake is hiding under the floor. It sees the children fight. It is hungry and angry. It opens its mouth and snaps. It eats the lip and the children. They are gone. + +The snake is happy. It has a terrible meal. The end. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big green slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Ben goes first. He climbs up the steps. He feels happy and excited. He sits on the slide. He slides down very fast. He laughs and shouts. He feels fun. + +Lily goes next. She climbs up the steps. She feels scared and nervous. She sits on the slide. She slides down very slow. She cries and whimpers. She feels bad. + +Ben sees Lily cry. He runs to her. He gives her a hug. He says, "It's okay, Lily. The slide is not scary. It is fun. You can try again. I will help you." + +Lily looks at Ben. She feels sad and sorry. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I will try again. You can help me." + +Ben and Lily hold hands. They climb up the steps. They sit on the slide. They slide down together. They smile and giggle. They feel happy and brave. They like the big green slide. They like to play in the park. +Lily was a young girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of dolls, cars, blocks and books in her room. One day, she wanted to show her toys to her friend Ben, who came to visit her. She took him by the hand and led him to her room. + +"Look, Ben, these are my toys. Do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +"Yes, Lily, your toys are very nice. Can I play with this car?" he said, pointing to a red car. + +"Sure, Ben, you can play with the car. I will play with this doll. She is my favorite," she said, picking up a blonde doll. + +They played happily for a while, making noises and stories with their toys. They did not hear when Lily's mom called them for lunch. They did not hear when she came to the door of Lily's room and knocked. + +"Lily, Ben, it's time for lunch. Come downstairs, please," she said. + +But the door was locked. Lily and Ben did not know how to unlock it. They tried to turn the knob, but it did not move. They tried to push the door, but it did not open. They started to panic. + +"Help, help, we are stuck!" they shouted. + +"Lily, Ben, don't worry, I'm here. I will get the key and open the door. Stay calm, okay?" Lily's mom said. + +She ran to get the key from her bedroom. She came back quickly and inserted the key into the lock. She turned it and opened the door. She saw Lily and Ben crying and hugging each other. + +"Oh, my poor babies, I'm so sorry. I didn't know you locked the door. Are you okay?" she said, hugging them both. + +"We are okay, mom. We were scared. We couldn't open the door," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, mom. We didn't hear you. We were playing with the toys," Ben said. + +"It's okay, sweeties. I'm glad you are safe. Now, let's go downstairs and have some lunch. You must be hungry," she said, smiling. + +She took them by the hand and led them to the kitchen. They washed their hands and sat at the table. They ate some sandwiches and juice and talked about their toys. They were happy again. They learned to never lock the door again. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to go to the park with their mom. They saw many things in the park, like birds, flowers, and swings. Sometimes they also saw big people who walked fast and carried books. Mom said they were going to the university, a place where they learned new things. + +One day, Lily and Tom saw a big person who was very rude. He bumped into their mom and made her drop her bag. He did not say sorry or help her pick up her things. He just walked away, looking at his phone. + +"Mom, why was he so rude?" Lily asked. + +"Some people are rude, Lily. They don't care about others. They only care about themselves. But we should not be like them. We should be kind and polite," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They wanted to be kind and polite. They saw another big person who was walking to the university. He smiled at them and waved his hand. + +"Hello, little ones. Have a nice day," he said. + +Lily and Tom smiled back and waved their hands. + +"Hello, big person. Have a nice day, too," they said. + +Mom was proud of them. She hugged them and said, "You are very kind and polite, Lily and Tom. I love you very much." +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play together. One day, they decided to plan a surprise for their mom. They wanted to make her a cake with frosting and sprinkles. They found a box of cake mix and a can of frosting in the kitchen. They also found a big spoon to stir the batter. + +"Let's make the cake in the microwave," Tom said. "It will be faster and easier." + +"OK," Anna agreed. "But we need a bowl and some water and eggs." + +They looked around and found a bowl and some water. But they could not find any eggs. They searched in the fridge, in the pantry, and in the cabinets. But there were no eggs anywhere. + +"Maybe we don't need eggs," Tom said. "Maybe we can use something else." + +"Like what?" Anna asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. He saw a jar of peanut butter on the counter. He grabbed it and opened it. + +"Let's use peanut butter," he said. "It's sticky and yummy." + +Anna was not sure, but she was persistent. She wanted to make the cake for their mom. She nodded and helped Tom scoop some peanut butter with the spoon. They added it to the bowl with the cake mix and water. They stirred it with the spoon until it was smooth. + +They poured the batter into a microwave-safe dish and put it in the microwave. They set the timer for 10 minutes and pressed start. They smiled and waited for their cake to be ready. + +Meanwhile, their mom came home from work. She smelled something strange in the kitchen. She followed the smell and saw the microwave. She opened it and saw a brown, gooey mess. She gasped and looked at the counter. She saw the empty box of cake mix, the can of frosting, the jar of peanut butter, and the spoon. + +She heard giggling from behind the couch. She peeked and saw Tom and Anna hiding there. They had frosting and sprinkles on their faces. + +"Hi, Mom," they said. "We made you a surprise." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was not mad. She was happy that they tried to do something nice for her. She thanked them for their surprise and said they could have some frosting and sprinkles as a snack. But she said they had to clean up the kitchen and the microwave first. And she said they had to use eggs next time they wanted to make a cake. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a man with a big mustache. The man is sitting on a bench and reading a book. His mustache is black and shiny. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lily says. "That man has a funny mustache. It is shiny like a star." + +Ben looks at the man. He thinks the mustache is not funny. He thinks it is regular. He has seen many men with mustaches before. + +"That is not a funny mustache, Lily," Ben says. "That is a regular mustache. My dad has a mustache too. It is brown and soft." + +Lily and Ben go closer to the man. They want to see his mustache better. The man sees them and smiles. He puts down his book and says hello. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you like my mustache?" + +Lily nods. She thinks the mustache is pretty. She wants to touch it. + +"Yes, sir, I like your mustache," Lily says. "Can I touch it, please?" + +The man laughs. He likes Lily's curiosity. He nods and lets Lily touch his mustache. + +"Sure, you can touch it," the man says. "But be gentle. It is very ticklish." + +Lily touches the mustache. It is smooth and warm. She giggles. She likes the way it feels. + +Ben watches Lily. He is not interested in the mustache. He wants to play with his ball. He tugs Lily's hand. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go," Ben says. "We have to play with our ball. It is more fun than a mustache." + +Lily says thank you to the man. She lets go of his mustache. She follows Ben to the grass. They play with their ball. They have fun. + +The man watches them. He smiles. He picks up his book. He reads. He is happy. He likes his mustache. He thinks it is shiny and regular. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and make mud pies. They were very dirty and happy. + +But then they heard their mom call them. "Lily, Ben, time to bathe!" she said. "You need to be clean for dinner." + +Lily and Ben did not want to bathe. They wanted to play more. They ran away from their mom and hid behind the bushes. They thought their mom would not find them. + +But their mom was smart. She knew where they were. She came to the bushes and said, "I see you, Lily and Ben. Come out and bathe, or you will not get dessert." + +Lily and Ben were frustrated. They did not like to bathe. They did not like to be wet and soapy. They liked to be dirty and muddy. They said, "No, mom, we do not want to bathe. We want to play." + +But their mom was firm. She said, "You have to bathe, Lily and Ben. It is good for you. And I have a surprise for you. If you bathe, you will get to open a special gift." + +Lily and Ben were curious. They liked surprises. They liked gifts. They wondered what their mom had for them. They said, "What is it, mom? What is the gift?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "You will see, Lily and Ben. But you have to bathe first. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." + +Lily and Ben followed their mom. They still did not like to bathe, but they wanted to see the gift. They hoped it was something fun. + +They bathed quickly and dried themselves. They put on their pajamas and went to the living room. Their mom was waiting for them with a big box. She said, "Here is your gift, Lily and Ben. You can open it now." + +Lily and Ben were excited. They tore the paper and opened the box. Inside, they found two new toys. They were trucks that could dig in the dirt and make mud pies. They were perfect for playing in the garden. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They hugged their mom and said, "Thank you, mom. We love our gift. Can we play with them tomorrow?" + +Their mom said, "Yes, you can, Lily and Ben. But only after you bathe." +Anna liked to make things with pins and paper. She had many pins of different colors and shapes. She could make flowers, stars, and animals with them. She was very happy when she made something new. + +One day, she wanted to make a gift for her mom. She looked for a big pin that was shiny and pretty. She found one in her dad's drawer. It was a pin with a picture of a bird on it. Anna thought it was very pretty. She took it and went to her room. + +She got some paper and scissors and cut out a heart. She wanted to put the pin on the heart and give it to her mom. She tried to push the pin through the paper, but it was too hard. The pin was not a pin for paper. It was a pin for clothes. Anna did not know that. + +She pushed harder and harder, but the pin did not go through. She hurt her finger and started to cry. She dropped the pin and the paper on the floor. She was very sad and angry. She did not want to make anything anymore. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her room. She saw Anna on the bed and the pin and the paper on the floor. She asked her what happened. Anna told her everything. She said she wanted to make a gift for her mom, but the pin was bad and hurt her finger. + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her finger. She said she was sorry and that she loved her. She said the pin was not bad, but it was not for paper. It was for clothes. She said it was her dad's pin and he liked it very much. She said it was not an ordinary pin, but a special pin. + +She picked up the pin and the paper and showed Anna how to make a hole in the paper with a pencil. Then she put the pin through the hole and made a heart with a bird on it. She said it was very pretty and that she was very proud of Anna. She said it was a very special gift and she would wear it on her shirt. + +Anna smiled and hugged her mom. She said she was sorry for taking her dad's pin and that she loved her. She said she liked to make things with pins and paper. She said she would make something for her dad too. She said she was very happy. +Anna and Ben like to ride their bikes. They ride to the park, where there is a big stream. They see ducks and fish in the water. + +"Look, Anna, a duck!" Ben says, pointing. + +"Quack, quack!" Anna says, making a duck sound. She likes ducks. They are soft and yellow. + +They park their bikes near a bench and walk to the stream. They find some stones and throw them in the water. They watch the ripples and the splashes. + +"Can we cross the stream, Ben?" Anna asks. She sees a bridge on the other side. + +"Sure, Anna, let's go!" Ben says. He takes her hand and they run to the bridge. The bridge is made of wood and has a railing. It is easy to cross. + +They get to the other side and see a playground. There are swings, slides, and a sandbox. They are happy and excited. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Anna says. + +"Come on, Anna, let's play!" Ben says. + +They leave their bikes on the bridge and run to the playground. They play until it is time to go home. They ride their bikes back, smiling and laughing. They had a good day. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a big ant hill and was very excited. She called Max to come and see. + +"Look, Max, look! So many ants!" she said. + +Max ran over and saw the ants. He wanted to touch them and see what they felt like. He reached out his hand and put it on the ant hill. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried. The ants bit his hand and made it hurt. He pulled his hand back and shook it. + +Lily was scared. She did not like to see Max in pain. She ran to get their mom. + +"Mom, mom, mom!" she said. "Max touched the ants and they bit him!" + +Mom heard Lily and came to the garden. She saw Max crying and his hand red and swollen. She picked him up and took him inside. + +"Lily, why did you mention the ants to Max?" she asked. "You know he is curious and does not listen. You should have left them alone." + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to make Max hurt. She just wanted to share her discovery. She wished she had not mentioned the ants. She wished she had played with something else. She wished Max was not crying. She wished Mom was not angry. She wished the ants were not mean. She wished the day was different. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big box of stickers with different numbers on them. Lily liked to stick them on her dolls and books. Ben liked to tear them off and make a mess. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily said. "You are ruining my stickers. They are mine!" + +"No, they are not!" Ben said. "They are for everyone. And I like to tear them. It is fun!" + +He tore another sticker and threw it on the floor. Lily felt helpless. She did not know how to make him stop. She started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the stickers all over the floor and the children arguing. + +"What is going on here?" she asked. "Why are you crying, Lily? And why are you tearing the stickers, Ben?" + +Lily told Mom what Ben was doing. Ben said he was just playing. Mom looked at them and shook her head. + +"That is not nice, Ben," she said. "You should not tear things that belong to someone else. And you should not make a mess. How would you feel if Lily tore your toys?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He did not like the idea of Lily tearing his toys. He felt sorry for what he did. + +"I am sorry, Lily," he said. "I did not mean to make you sad. Can I help you fix your stickers?" + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She was glad that Ben was sorry. She gave him a hug. + +"Thank you, Ben," she said. "That is very kind of you. Maybe we can share the stickers and play together." + +Mom smiled and helped them pick up the stickers. She was proud of them for saying sorry and making up. She gave them each a kiss and a cookie. They ate their cookies and played with the stickers happily. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and a big mattress on the floor. Sometimes they jumped on the mattress and pretended it was a trampoline. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to the dentist. Ben and Lily did not like the dentist. They said it hurt and they were scared. They did not want to go. They tried to delay their mom by hiding under the mattress and saying they were not ready. + +But their mom was smart. She saw the bright red blanket poking out from the mattress. She lifted it up and found Ben and Lily. She smiled and said, "Nice try, but you can't fool me. It's time to go to the dentist. Don't worry, it won't be so bad. I'll be with you the whole time." + +Ben and Lily sighed and got out from under the mattress. They put on their shoes and coats and followed their mom to the car. They hoped the dentist would be nice and gentle. They also hoped they could play on the mattress again when they came back. +Lily likes to make things with her mom. They have a box of pins, papers, and stickers. Lily can make cards, hats, and flowers with them. She likes to put pins on the papers and stickers to make them pretty. + +One day, Lily wants to make a great gift for her dad. He is at work and will come home soon. Lily thinks hard. What can she make for him? She sees a big paper and a blue pin. She has an idea. + +She takes the paper and folds it in half. She draws a big heart on it with the pin. She writes "I love you" inside the heart. She puts a sticker of a star on the corner. She smiles. She made a great card for her dad. + +She runs to her mom and shows her the card. Her mom hugs her and says, "That is a great card, Lily. Your dad will love it." She helps her put the card on the table, where her dad can see it. + +Lily waits for her dad to come home. She is excited. She wants to see his face when he sees the card. She hears the door open. She runs to her dad and gives him a big hug. He hugs her back and says, "Hello, Lily. I missed you." He sees the card on the table. He picks it up and reads it. He smiles. He says, "Thank you, Lily. This is a great card. You made my day." He kisses her and says, "I love you, too." Lily is happy. She made a great gift for her dad. +Tommy loved his kitten, Spot. Spot was soft and warm and liked to play with Tommy. Sometimes, Spot would chase a ball or a string, and sometimes, Spot would curl up on Tommy's lap and purr. + +One night, Tommy and Spot were getting ready for bed. Tommy put on his pajamas and brushed his teeth. He picked up Spot and carried him to his room. He said, "Good night, Spot. I hope you have sweet dreams." + +He put Spot on his pillow and climbed into his bed. He pulled the blanket over them and closed his eyes. Spot snuggled close to Tommy and licked his cheek. Tommy smiled and hugged Spot. + +But then, Tommy heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a big truck or a plane. It was so loud that it made the windows shake. Tommy opened his eyes and saw Spot jump up. Spot looked scared and ran under the bed. + +Tommy felt scared too. He wanted Spot to come back and cuddle with him. He said, "Spot, come here. It's okay. It's just a noise. It will go away soon." + +He reached under the bed and tried to find Spot. But Spot was hiding and did not want to come out. Tommy felt sad and lonely. He wished the noise would stop. + +Then, he heard another sound. It was his mom. She opened the door and turned on the light. She said, "Tommy, are you okay? I heard the noise too. It was a firework. Someone was celebrating something. It's over now. Don't be afraid." + +She walked over to the bed and saw Spot under it. She said, "Oh, there you are, Spot. You don't have to hide. It was just a firework. It can't hurt you. Come on, come out." + +She reached under the bed and gently pulled Spot out. She held him in her arms and stroked his fur. She said, "See, Spot? You're safe. You're with Tommy and me. We love you." + +She gave Spot to Tommy and said, "Here, Tommy. Hold Spot and give him a kiss. He's your friend. He needs you." + +Tommy took Spot and gave him a kiss. He said, "I'm sorry, Spot. I didn't mean to scare you. I love you. You're my friend." + +He put Spot back on his pillow and cuddled with him. He said, "Good night, Spot. Good night, mom. Thank you for coming." + +His mom said, "Good night, Tommy. Good night, Spot. I love you both. Sleep well." + +She turned off the light and closed the door. Tommy and Spot felt calm and happy. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They had sweet dreams. +Lily liked to play with her toys, but she did not like to put them away. She left them on the floor, on the bed, and on the shelf. One day, her mom asked her to clean her room. Lily did not want to do it. She said, "No, mom, it is too difficult. I want to play more." + +Mom said, "Lily, you have to clean your room. It is not fair to leave a mess for others. If you do not clean your room, you will not get a treat after dinner." Lily did not listen. She ran away and hid under the table. + +Mom was not happy. She went to Lily's room and saw the toys everywhere. She picked up some of them and put them in a box. She tried to move the shelf, but it was too heavy. She asked dad for help. Dad came and lifted the shelf. But he did not see a toy car behind it. He stepped on the toy car and slipped. He fell down and the shelf fell down too. The shelf hit the wall and broke. The toys on the shelf flew in the air and landed on the floor. Some of them broke too. The shelf and the toys were destroyed. + +Lily heard the loud noise and came out of her hiding place. She saw the mess in her room and started to cry. She said, "Mom, dad, I am sorry. I did not mean to destroy the shelf and the toys. I was wrong. I should have cleaned my room. It was not that difficult. Can you forgive me?" + +Mom and dad hugged Lily and said, "We forgive you, Lily. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to take care of your things and respect your space. You have to be responsible and tidy. That is how you show you are grateful and respectful. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom and dad. I will do better next time. I will clean my room and help you fix the shelf and the toys. I love you." + +Mom and dad said, "We love you too, Lily. Now let's clean up together." They smiled and worked as a team. Lily learned a valuable lesson that day. She learned that being messy can cause trouble and being tidy can bring happiness. +Tom and Mia liked to play with the big machine in the garage. It had many buttons and lights and made funny noises. Sometimes, they pretended it was a spaceship or a robot or a monster. + +One day, they found a new button on the machine. It was red and shiny and had a picture of a star on it. Tom wanted to press it, but Mia was worried. + +"Maybe we should not touch it," she said. "We do not know what it does." + +Tom did not listen. He was curious and brave. He reached for the button and snapped it. + +Suddenly, the machine started to shake and beep and flash. It made a loud sound like a rocket. Tom and Mia were scared. They ran out of the garage and hid behind a tree. + +"What did you do?" Mia asked Tom. + +"I do not know," Tom said. "I just pressed the button." + +They looked at the machine. It was still shaking and beeping and flashing. Then, it stopped. It was quiet and still. A door opened on the side of the machine. Out came a small, furry creature. It had four legs, two ears, a tail and a big smile. It looked like a cat, but it was purple and had spots. + +"Hello," the creature said. "I am Fluffy. I came from the star. Thank you for pressing the button. Do you want to be my friends?" +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw some pretty flowers and picked them. They wanted to give them to their mom. + +"Mom will like these flowers," Lily said. "They are pink and yellow and smell good." + +"Yes, they are nice," Tom agreed. "But we need to put them in water, or they will dry and die." + +They looked around for something to hold the water. They saw a vase on the porch. It was blue and shiny and had a picture of a bird on it. + +"Can we use this vase?" Lily asked. + +Tom nodded. He was careful not to drop it. He filled it with water from the hose and put the flowers in it. They looked very pretty. + +They carried the vase to the kitchen, where their mom was making lunch. They put it on the table and said, "Surprise, mom! We brought you flowers!" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Thank you, my kind and sweet children! You made my day! These flowers are beautiful, and so are you!" + +She kissed them and gave them a cookie. They ate it happily and looked at the flowers. They felt proud and happy. They loved their mom and their mom loved them. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read books about animals, princesses, cars and more. She read every day before bed. + +One day, Lily saw a new book in the hall. It was big and shiny. It had a picture of a chubby bear on the cover. Lily wanted to read it. She picked up the book and ran to her room. + +But when she opened the book, she saw no words. Only pictures. The pictures were funny and colorful. They showed the chubby bear doing silly things. Lily laughed and turned the pages. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. "Lily, what are you reading?" mom asked. + +Lily showed her the book. "It is a book about a chubby bear. He is funny. He eats honey and plays with bees. He slides on ice and wears a hat. He makes friends with a bird and a fox. See?" Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. "That is a nice book, Lily. It is a picture book. You can read the pictures and make up your own story. Do you like it?" mom asked. + +Lily nodded and hugged mom. "I like it, mom. It is a fun book. Can I keep it?" Lily asked. + +Mom nodded and kissed Lily. "Of course, Lily. It is a gift for you. You can read it as much as you want. But now it is time for bed. Do you want me to read you a story?" mom asked. + +Lily smiled and picked another book. "Yes, mom. Please read me this one. It is about a princess and a dragon. It has words and pictures. I like both." Lily said. + +Mom smiled and sat on the bed. She opened the book and read to Lily. Lily listened and looked at the pictures. She felt happy and sleepy. She closed her eyes and dreamed of chubby bears, princesses and dragons. +Sam and Mia like to paint. They have many colors and tools. They have brushes, sponges, stamps and fingers. They can make different shapes and patterns on paper. + +One day, they want to paint a big picture together. They find a big paper and put it on the floor. They get their tools and colors ready. They decide what to paint. + +"Let's paint a house," Sam says. "A house with a door and windows and a roof." + +"OK," Mia says. "And let's paint a garden too. A garden with flowers and trees and a fence." + +They start to paint. Sam paints the house with a brush. He uses red for the roof, blue for the door and yellow for the windows. Mia paints the garden with a sponge. She uses green for the grass, pink for the flowers and brown for the fence. + +They are having fun. They talk and laugh and share their tools and colors. They are good friends. They are dependable. They help each other and do not fight. + +They finish their picture. They look at it and smile. They are proud of their work. They show it to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad are happy. They praise Sam and Mia for their painting. + +"Wow, what a beautiful picture!" their mom says. "You are very creative and talented." + +"Thank you, mom," Sam and Mia say. + +"And you are very cooperative and kind," their dad says. "You are very dependable. You work well together." + +"Thank you, dad," Sam and Mia say. + +They hug their mom and dad. They are happy. They love to paint. They love their tools and colors. They love their picture. They love each other. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to ride their bikes in the park. They had red bikes with two wheels and a pedal for each foot. They wore helmets to protect their heads. + +One day, they saw a big hill in the park. Lily wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. Ben was scared of the hill. He thought it was too high and steep. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go up the hill!" Lily urged. She started to pedal faster and faster. + +"No, Lily, wait for me!" Ben cried. He tried to pedal too, but he was not as strong as Lily. He fell behind and felt helpless. + +Lily reached the top of the hill and looked around. She saw a pond with ducks and a bridge with flowers. She smiled and shouted, "Ben, it's so pretty here! You have to see it!" + +But Ben did not hear her. He was still at the bottom of the hill, panting and crying. He wished Lily would come back and help him. He did not like the hill. He wanted to go home. +One day, a little boy named Ben went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He liked to see all the different animals, but his favorite was the crocodile. He wanted to talk to the crocodile and make friends with him. + +He ran to the fence where the crocodile was lying in the sun. He said, "Hello, Mr. Crocodile! What is your name? Do you like the zoo?" + +The crocodile did not reply. He just opened his big mouth and showed his sharp teeth. He looked very hungry and scary. + +Ben was confused. He did not understand why the crocodile did not answer him. He thought maybe the crocodile did not hear him. He said louder, "Hello, Mr. Crocodile! Can you hear me? Do you want to play with me?" + +The crocodile still did not reply. He just moved his tail and splashed some water. He looked very angry and mean. + +Ben was scared. He realized that the crocodile did not want to talk to him or be his friend. He ran back to his mom and dad and hugged them. He said, "Mom, Dad, the crocodile is not nice. He does not reply to me. He is very hungry and angry. I do not like him anymore." + +His mom and dad hugged him back and said, "It's okay, Ben. The crocodile is not a friendly animal. He does not talk to anyone. He is very different from you. You are a kind and smart boy. You have many friends who reply to you and play with you. Let's go and see some other animals who are more fun and gentle." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It is old and dusty. They wonder what is inside. + +They urge their mom to open the box. Mom says no. She says the box is from grandma and grandpa. They left it for them when they moved away. Mom says they can open it on their birthday. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want to see what is inside now. They wait until mom is busy. They sneak into the garage. They lift the lid of the box. + +They see many amazing things. They see a doll with a blue dress and a hat. They see a train with a whistle and a track. They see a book with pictures and stories. They see a teddy bear with a bow and a smile. + +They are happy. They take out the toys and books. They play with them on the floor. They forget about mom and time. + +Mom comes into the garage. She sees the mess. She sees the twins. She is angry. She says they are naughty. She says they have to put everything back. She says they have to wait until their birthday. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They say they are sorry. They hug mom. They hug the toys and books. They put them back in the box. They close the lid. + +They promise to be good. They promise to wait until their birthday. They hope mom will forgive them. They hope grandma and grandpa will be proud of them. They love them very much. +Tom and Anna like to jog with their dad every morning. They put on their shoes and jackets and go outside. They jog on the sidewalk and see many things. They see birds, flowers, trees and people. + +One day, they see a big orange automobile parked on the street. It has shiny wheels and a loud horn. Tom and Anna are curious. They want to look at the automobile. + +"Can we see the automobile, dad?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't touch anything. It belongs to someone else." Dad says. + +They jog to the automobile and look at it. They see the windows, the doors, the lights and the license plate. They think it is very pretty and cool. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice. It is the owner of the automobile. He is coming out of his house. He is not happy. He sees Tom and Anna near his automobile. + +"Hey, what are you doing? Get away from my automobile!" He yells. + +Tom and Anna are scared. They run back to their dad. Dad says sorry to the owner and takes Tom and Anna away. They jog to their home. + +They learn a lesson. They should not touch things that are not theirs. They should respect other people's property. They should be polite and friendly. They still like to jog, but they avoid the orange automobile. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big pear tree with many ripe pears. They wanted to pick some pears, but the tree was too high for them. + +"Let's get a ladder," Sara said. + +"Good idea," Ben said. + +They found a ladder in the shed and carried it to the pear tree. They put the ladder against the tree and climbed up. They reached for the pears, but they were too fast. They pulled the pears so hard that they fell off the ladder and landed on the ground. + +"Ouch!" Sara cried. + +"Ow!" Ben moaned. + +They had bruises and scratches all over their bodies. They felt very sorry and sad. + +Just then, they heard a voice. + +"Who's there?" the voice said. + +They looked up and saw an old man. He was the owner of the pear tree. He was not happy to see them. + +"What are you doing here?" he asked. "This is my pear tree. You have no right to take my pears." + +Sara and Ben were scared. They did not know what to say. + +"Please, sir, we are sorry," Sara said. "We just wanted some pears. We did not mean to hurt your tree." + +"Yeah, please, sir, we are sorry," Ben said. "We did not know this was your tree. We will not do it again." + +The old man looked at them. He saw their bruises and scratches. He felt sorry for them. + +"Well, I suppose you learned your lesson," he said. "Next time, you should ask before you take something that is not yours. And you should be careful when you climb a ladder. It is very dangerous." + +"Yes, sir, we learned our lesson," Sara and Ben said. "Thank you for being kind to us. We will ask before we take something. And we will be careful when we climb a ladder." + +The old man smiled. He picked some pears from his tree and gave them to Sara and Ben. + +"Here, take these pears," he said. "They are sweet and juicy. Enjoy them, but remember to share them with your friends and family." + +"Thank you, sir," Sara and Ben said. "We will share them with our friends and family. And we will remember your words." + +They took the pears and ran back to their home. They shut the shed door behind them. They ate some pears and gave some to their friends and family. They were happy and grateful. They never stole pears again. They learned to respect other people's things and to be careful when they play. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy guns. They pretended to be heroes who could shoot bad guys and save the world. They had a lot of fun making noises and running around the yard. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a picture of a gun on it, but it looked different from their toys. It was shiny and had a button and a cord. Ben was curious and wanted to try it. He took it out of the box and held it in his hands. + +"Look, Mia, I found a new gun!" he said. "Maybe it has more power than ours. Let's see what it can do." + +Mia was worried. She did not think it was a good idea to play with the shiny gun. She remembered that Mom and Dad had told them not to touch anything in the garage. She thought it might be dangerous. + +"Ben, put it back!" she said. "That's not a toy. That's a real gun. It can hurt you or me or someone else. We should not play with it." + +Ben did not listen to Mia. He wanted to see how the shiny gun worked. He pointed it at a can on the shelf and pressed the button. A loud bang made him jump. The can flew off the shelf and hit the wall. Ben dropped the gun and covered his ears. He was scared and sorry. + +"Mia, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" he cried. "I did not know it would do that. Are you okay?" + +Mia ran to Ben and hugged him. She was glad he was not hurt. She was also angry and scared. + +"Ben, you were very naughty!" she said. "You could have hurt yourself or me or someone else. You should never touch a real gun. They are not for playing. They are for grown-ups who know how to use them. Promise me you will never do that again." + +Ben nodded and hugged Mia back. He was sorry and ashamed. He promised Mia he would never touch a real gun again. He also promised he would tell Mom and Dad what he had done. He hoped they would not be too mad at him. He learned a big lesson that day. He realized that playing with toy guns was fun, but playing with real guns was not. +Tom likes to play with his drum. He bangs it loud and fast. He makes a lot of noise. His mom and dad do not like the noise. They say, "Tom, stop playing with your drum. It is too loud. It is bad for your ears and ours." + +But Tom does not stop. He likes his drum too much. He thinks it is fun. He wants to make more noise. He looks around his room. He sees his toys. He has a lot of toys. He has cars, blocks, balls, and books. He has an idea. + +He takes his toys and puts them in his drum. He puts his cars, blocks, balls, and books in his drum. He thinks, "This will make more noise. This will be more fun." He starts to bang his drum again. He mixes his toys and his drum. He makes a big mess. + +But he does not make more noise. He makes less noise. His toys do not sound like his drum. They sound soft and dull. They do not bang. They do not make music. They make him sad. + +He stops banging his drum. He looks at his drum. He sees his toys. He sees his cars, blocks, balls, and books. He thinks, "This was not a good idea. This was a bad idea. I ruined my drum and my toys. I do not like this. I want my drum back. I want my toys back." + +He tries to take his toys out of his drum. But they are stuck. They are too big and too many. He cannot get them out. He cries. He cries loud and hard. He makes a lot of noise. His mom and dad hear him. They come to his room. They see his drum and his toys. They see his mess. They see his tears. They say, "Tom, what did you do? Why did you mix your toys and your drum? That was a bad thing to do. You broke your drum and your toys. You made a big mess. You are in trouble." + +Tom feels sorry. He says, "I am sorry, mom and dad. I wanted to make more noise. I wanted to have more fun. I did not know it was bad. I did not mean to break my drum and my toys. I love my drum and my toys. Can you fix them? Can you help me?" + +His mom and dad sigh. They say, "We will try, Tom. We will try to fix your drum and your toys. But you have to promise us something. You have to promise us that you will not mix your toys and your drum again. You have to promise us that you will not make so much noise. You have to promise us that you will be good." + +Tom nods. He says, "I promise, mom and dad. I promise I will not mix my toys and my drum again. I promise I will not make so much noise. I promise I will be good." He hugs his mom and dad. He says, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you." + +His mom and dad hug him back. They say, "We love you too, Tom. But please, next time, play with something else." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with pens and paper. They draw and write and make funny shapes. One day, Lily finds a weird pen in her bag. It is big and red and has a button on it. + +"Look, Ben, what is this?" Lily asks. She shows him the weird pen. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a toy. Can I see?" Ben says. He takes the weird pen from Lily and presses the button. + +Suddenly, the pen opens and makes a loud noise. It shoots out a stream of water that hits Lily in the face. Lily screams and drops her paper. Ben laughs and runs away. + +"Ben, that is not nice! That is a bad pen! Give it back!" Lily shouts. She chases Ben around the room. + +The other kids see them and join the game. They try to catch Ben and the weird pen. They have fun and get wet. The teacher sees them and shakes her head. + +"Kids, what are you doing? That is not a pen, that is a water gun! Put it away and clean up!" the teacher says. She takes the weird pen from Ben and puts it in a drawer. + +Lily and Ben say sorry to the teacher and to each other. They hug and smile. They go back to their pens and paper. They draw and write and make funny shapes. They are friends again. +Jill and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a shiny crystal in their backyard. It was blue and sparkly and made a tinkling sound when they shook it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Jill said. "It's so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Ben asked. He reached for the crystal, but Jill pulled it away. + +"No, it's mine!" she said. "I found it first!" + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with the crystal too. He tried to grab it from Jill, but she held it tight. + +"Stop it, Ben!" she said. "You'll break it!" + +They started to fight over the crystal, pulling and pushing and shouting. They did not care about each other or the crystal. They only cared about themselves. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud crack. The crystal had snapped in half. They both gasped and dropped the pieces. They looked at each other with wide eyes. + +"Oh no, what have we done?" Jill said. + +"We broke it!" Ben said. "It's not normal anymore!" + +They felt sorry and ashamed. They had ruined the beautiful crystal. They had hurt each other. They had been bad. + +They hugged each other and said sorry. They picked up the pieces and tried to put them back together, but they did not fit. The crystal was gone. + +They wished they had been nicer and shared the crystal. They wished they had cared more. They learned a lesson that day. They decided to be kind and gentle with their toys and each other. They hoped to find another crystal someday, but they knew it would not be the same. +Tom and Lily love to play sport. They like to run, jump, kick and throw. They have a big ball that they share. They play with the ball in the park near their home. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big ears. The dog sees the ball and runs to it. It grabs the ball with its mouth and runs away. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom shouts. He runs after the dog. Lily follows him. They want their ball back. + +The dog is fast and strong. It runs to the other side of the park. It sees a fence and jumps over it. Tom and Lily stop at the fence. They cannot jump over it. They are sad and angry. + +"Give us our ball, dog!" Lily cries. She shakes the fence. The dog does not listen. It plays with the ball in a yard. It does not see a car coming. + +The car is big and loud. It honks its horn. The dog is scared. It drops the ball and runs to the fence. It tries to jump over it, but it is too high. The dog is stuck. + +Tom and Lily see the dog. They feel sorry for it. They want to help it. + +"Are you okay, dog?" Tom asks. He climbs the fence. He is brave. He reaches the dog and pets it. The dog licks his face. It is happy. + +"Good boy, dog. Don't be afraid. We will rescue you," Tom says. He lifts the dog over the fence. Lily catches the dog. She hugs it. The dog wags its tail. It is grateful. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very kind," a voice says. Tom and Lily look up. They see a man. He is the dog's owner. He was looking for his dog. He is relieved. + +"Is this your dog, sir?" Lily asks. She gives the dog to the man. The man nods. He smiles. + +"Yes, this is my dog. His name is Max. He likes to chase balls. He ran away from me. I'm sorry he took your ball," the man says. He gives the ball to Tom. Tom takes the ball. He is excited. + +"That's okay, sir. We are glad Max is safe. He is a good dog. We like him," Tom says. He throws the ball to Lily. Lily catches the ball. She is excited. + +"Can we play with Max again?" Lily asks. The man nods. He smiles. + +"Sure, you can. Max likes you too. You are his new friends. Do you want to play sport with us?" the man asks. Tom and Lily nod. They smile. + +"Yes, we do. We love sport. And we love Max," they say. They run to the park with the man and Max. They play sport together. They have fun. They are happy. +Sam loves to fly his kite. He waits for a windy day and runs to the park with his dad. He holds the string and lets the kite soar in the sky. He feels the speed of the wind and the pull of the kite. He smiles and laughs. + +But then, a big bird sees the kite. It thinks the kite is a toy or a friend. It flies towards the kite and tries to catch it. Sam sees the bird and gets scared. He does not want to lose his kite. He shouts, "No, bird, no!" + +His dad sees the bird too. He runs to help Sam. He tells Sam to pull the string hard and fast. Sam pulls the string with all his strength. The kite comes down, away from the bird. The bird is confused and flies away. + +Sam and his dad hug each other. They are happy and relieved. They look at the kite. It is still in one piece. It has a long tail with many colors. Sam says, "I love my kite. It is the best kite ever." His dad says, "I love you, Sam. You are the best son ever." They go home and have some cookies. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their trucks. They had a big red truck and a small blue truck. They took turns to drive them on the grass and make loud noises. + +One day, they saw a bird on a tree. It was singing a pretty song. Ben said, "Let's feed the bird some bread. Maybe it will be our friend." Sam said, "OK, I have some bread in my pocket. You go get the bird and I will break the bread." + +Ben climbed the tree and reached for the bird. But the bird was scared and flew away. Ben was sad and angry. He said, "Stupid bird! Come back here!" He threw a stick at the bird, but he missed and hit Sam on the head. + +Sam cried out in pain and dropped the bread. He said, "Ow! Ben, why did you do that? You hurt me!" He picked up the small blue truck and threw it at Ben. But he missed and hit the big red truck. + +The big red truck fell over and broke. The wheels came off and the horn stopped working. Ben and Sam were shocked and sad. They loved their big red truck. They said, "Oh no! Our truck! It's ruined!" + +They looked at each other and started to cry. They hugged each other and said, "We're sorry. We didn't mean to break our truck. We were just trying to feed the bird." + +But the bird was gone and the truck was broken. The grass was not peaceful anymore. It was a bad day for Ben and Sam. +Lisa loves fashion. She likes to choose her own clothes every day. She has many dresses, skirts, shirts and shoes in her closet. She likes to mix and match them to make new outfits. + +One day, Lisa wants to go to the park with her mom and her friend Ben. She opens her closet and looks for something to wear. She sees a pink dress with flowers, a yellow skirt with dots, a green shirt with stripes and a pair of red shoes with stars. She thinks they are all pretty and colorful. + +She decides to wear them all together. She puts on the dress, the skirt, the shirt and the shoes. She looks at herself in the mirror and smiles. She thinks she looks like a rainbow. + +She goes downstairs and shows her mom her outfit. Her mom looks surprised and says, "Lisa, what are you wearing? That is a very bad fashion choice. You have too many colors and patterns. They don't match at all. You look like a clown." + +Lisa feels sad and confused. She says, "But mom, I like these clothes. They are fun and bright. I want to wear them to the park." + +Her mom shakes her head and says, "No, Lisa, you can't wear that to the park. You will look silly and people will laugh at you. You need to choose something else. Something more simple and nice. How about this blue dress with white flowers? It is very pretty and it matches your eyes." + +Lisa looks at the blue dress and thinks it is boring. She doesn't want to wear it. She likes her rainbow outfit better. She says, "No, mom, I don't like that dress. I want to wear my rainbow outfit. Please, mom, let me choose my own fashion." + +Her mom sighs and says, "Lisa, I know you want to choose your own fashion, but sometimes you need to listen to me. I know what is good and bad for you. I want you to look cute and happy, not weird and sad. Please, Lisa, trust me and change your clothes. You will feel better, I promise." + +Lisa thinks for a moment. She loves her mom and she doesn't want to make her upset. She also wants to look cute and happy, not weird and sad. She decides to listen to her mom and change her clothes. She says, "Okay, mom, I will change my clothes. But can I keep my red shoes? They are my favorite." + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, Lisa, you can keep your red shoes. They are very cute and they add a little bit of color to your outfit. Now, let's go to the park and have some fun with Ben. Maybe he will like your red shoes too." + +Lisa nods and hugs her mom. She says, "Thank you, mom, for helping me with my fashion. I love you." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Lisa. You are my beautiful and smart girl." +Lily was a girl who liked to number things. She had many toys and books and clothes, and she liked to put them in order and say the numbers out loud. One, two, three, four, she would count, and smile. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the park. There were many other children there, playing and running and laughing. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She ran to the slide and waited for her turn. She saw a boy in front of her, who had a smelly shirt. It was dirty and had stains and holes. Lily did not like the smelly shirt. She wrinkled her nose and said, "You have a smelly shirt. You need to wash it." + +The boy turned around and looked at Lily. He did not like what she said. He felt angry and sad. He said, "You are a mean girl. You need to be nice." He pushed Lily and made her fall. Lily hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Lily's mom heard her cry and ran to her. She picked her up and hugged her. She said, "What happened, Lily? Are you okay?" Lily pointed at the boy and said, "He has a smelly shirt and he pushed me. He is a bad boy." + +Lily's mom looked at the boy and saw his shirt. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Lily, maybe he has a smelly shirt because he does not have a mom who can wash it for him. Maybe he is poor and does not have many clothes. Maybe he pushed you because he was hurt by your words. You should not judge people by how they look. You should be kind and friendly." + +Lily thought about what her mom said. She felt sorry for the boy too. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was not nice. I will say sorry to the boy." She got down from her mom's arms and walked to the boy. She said, "I'm sorry, boy. I did not mean to hurt you. Do you want to play with me?" + +The boy looked at Lily and saw her smile. He felt happy and surprised. He said, "I'm sorry, girl. I did not mean to push you. Yes, I want to play with you." He smiled back at Lily and took her hand. They ran to the slide and played together. They had fun and became friends. They learned to number things and share their toys and books and clothes. They did not care about smelly shirts or mean words. They only cared about being happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a big stick. They think it is interesting. + +"Look, Anna, we can use this stick as a flag!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, let's pretend we are soldiers!" Anna says. + +They tie a red cloth to the stick. They hold the stick high. They march around the yard. They sing a song. + +"Left, left, left, right, left! We are brave and strong and smart! Left, left, left, right, left! We are the best soldiers in the park!" + +They march and sing and have fun. They see a cat. The cat is black and white. The cat is curious. The cat follows them. + +"Hello, cat, do you want to march with us?" Anna asks. + +"Meow, meow, meow!" the cat says. + +The cat walks next to them. The cat likes the red cloth. The cat tries to catch the cloth. The cat jumps and bites the cloth. + +"Hey, cat, stop that! That is our flag!" Ben says. + +"Meow, meow, meow!" the cat says. + +The cat does not stop. The cat pulls the cloth. The cloth comes off the stick. The cat runs away with the cloth. + +"Oh, no, cat, come back! Give us our flag!" Anna says. + +"Meow, meow, meow!" the cat says. + +Anna and Ben chase the cat. They run and run. They forget to march. They forget to sing. They want their flag back. They think the cat is naughty. But they also think the cat is interesting. +Ben is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a lot of toys, but his favorite is a green pig. The green pig is soft and makes funny noises when Ben squeezes it. Ben likes to pretend that the green pig is his friend and they go on adventures together. + +One day, Ben and the green pig decide to go to the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have a lot of fun, but they also get very tired. Ben feels his legs and arms are heavy and his eyes are sleepy. The green pig feels the same way. They look for a place to rest. + +They find a big tree with a lot of shade. Under the tree, there is a soft blanket and a basket. Ben and the green pig are curious. They go to the blanket and the basket and see what is inside. They find some bread and cheese and juice and cookies. They are hungry, so they eat some of the food. They think someone left the food for them. + +After they eat, they feel more sleepy. They lie down on the blanket and cuddle with each other. They close their eyes and listen to the birds and the wind. They are happy and cozy. They fall asleep and dream of more adventures. They do not know that the food and the blanket and the basket belong to a girl and her grandma who are coming back from a walk. They do not know that the girl and her grandma will be very surprised to see a boy and a green pig sleeping under their tree. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the woods. One day, they find a cabin. The cabin is old and dry. It has no door or window. Sara and Tom want to see inside. + +They go in the cabin. They see a seat. The seat is big and soft. Sara and Tom sit on the seat. They feel happy. They do not see the fire. The fire is under the seat. The fire is hot and red. The fire burns the seat. The seat makes smoke. The smoke is black and thick. + +Sara and Tom cough. They are scared. They try to get out. But the smoke is too much. They cannot see. They cannot breathe. They cry for help. But no one hears them. The fire grows bigger. The cabin burns down. Sara and Tom are gone. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the park. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges. But sometimes they disagreed about how to play. + +"I want to make a big tower with all the blocks," Ben said. + +"No, I want to make a house with a door and a window," Lily said. + +They both pulled at the blocks and made a loud noise. A stranger walked by and saw them. He had orange hair and a big smile. + +"Hello, little ones. What are you doing?" he asked. + +"We are playing with blocks, but we disagree," Lily said. + +"Why do you disagree?" the stranger asked. + +"Because he wants to make a tower and I want to make a house," Lily said. + +"Because she wants to make a house and I want to make a tower," Ben said. + +The stranger nodded and said, "I see. Well, maybe you can both make what you want. You have enough blocks to share, don't you?" + +Lily and Ben looked at the blocks and saw that the stranger was right. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They decided to share the blocks and make their own things. + +"Thank you, stranger," Lily said. + +"Yes, thank you," Ben said. + +"You're welcome, little ones. Have fun and be nice to each other," the stranger said. He waved and walked away. + +Lily and Ben smiled and started to build. They made a tower and a house and a bridge. They were happy and did not disagree anymore. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big cake on a table. It looked yummy and sweet. They wanted to eat some. + +"Who do you think the cake is for?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is for a party. Or maybe someone forgot it here," Tom said. + +"Let's go and see. Maybe we can have a bite," Lily said. + +They ran to the table. But when they got close, they saw a sign. It said: "Do not touch. This cake is a trap." + +They did not understand what a trap was. They thought it was a funny word. They ignored the sign and reached for the cake. + +Suddenly, a big net fell from the sky. It caught Lily and Tom. They were stuck inside. They could not move. They could not eat the cake. + +They heard a loud laugh. It was a man. He had a hat and a coat. He looked mysterious and mean. + +"Ha ha ha! I got you, you little thieves! You thought you could steal my cake, did you? Well, too bad for you. This cake is not for eating. It is for catching. And you are my catch of the day. Now I will take you to my secret place and make you work for me. You will never see your parents or your friends again. You will never have fun or play again. You will only work and cry and be scared. Ha ha ha!" + +Lily and Tom were very afraid. They wished they had listened to the sign. They wished they had not touched the cake. They wished they could go back to the park. But it was too late. The man took them away. They never saw the cake again. They never saw the park again. They never saw each other again. The end. +Jill and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +But Jill wanted to use all the blue blocks for her tower. She did not want to share them with Ben. She thought blue was the prettiest color and she wanted her tower to be the tallest and the best. + +Ben saw that Jill had taken all the blue blocks and he felt sad. He wanted some blue blocks too. He asked Jill, "Can I have some blue blocks, please? I want to make a car with them." + +Jill said, "No, you can't. They are mine. Go find another color." She turned away from Ben and kept stacking the blue blocks on her tower. + +Ben felt angry. He thought Jill was being mean and selfish. He decided to take some blue blocks from her tower when she was not looking. He reached out his hand and grabbed a blue block from the bottom of the tower. + +But as he pulled the block, the tower started to wobble and shake. Jill saw what Ben was doing and shouted, "Stop! You are ruining my tower!" She tried to catch the tower, but it was too late. The tower fell down with a loud crash. The blocks scattered all over the floor. + +Jill and Ben both looked at the mess. They felt guilty. They knew they had done something wrong. They had not been nice to each other. They had not shared the blocks. They had made a lot of noise. + +They heard their mom coming from the kitchen. She had heard the crash too. She looked at Jill and Ben and the blocks. She said, "What happened here? Why did you make such a mess? Why did you break the tower?" + +Jill and Ben did not know what to say. They hung their heads and said, "Sorry, mom." They felt sorry for themselves and for each other. They wished they had played better with the blocks. They wished they had not snapped at each other. They wished they had been friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a huge slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Anna says. + +"OK, but we have to wait for our turn," Ben says. + +They wait for a long time. They see other kids go on the slide. They have fun. Anna and Ben are happy. + +Finally, it is their turn. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They hold hands. + +"Ready, set, go!" Anna says. + +They slide down. They go very fast. They feel the wind. They laugh. + +They reach the bottom. They are wet. There is water on the slide. They did not know. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Ben says. + +"Yes, it was!" Anna says. + +They look at the slide. They see a sign. It says: "Water slide. Finish your drink before you go." + +They did not finish their drink. They left their drink on the bench. They were too excited. + +They feel sorry. They broke the rule. They wasted water. + +They go back to the bench. They pick up their drink. They finish their drink. + +They say sorry to the slide. They say sorry to the water. + +They learn a lesson. They have to finish what they start. They have to respect the rules. They have to care for the water. + +They are still friends. They still like to play in the park. They still like to go on the slide. But they finish their drink first. +Lily and Max were very happy. They were going to visit their grandma and grandpa for a week. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They said goodbye to their mom and dad and got in the car. + +The car ride was long and boring. Lily and Max looked out the window and saw trees, cows and houses. They played games like I spy and tic-tac-toe. They sang songs and told jokes. They asked their grandma and grandpa many questions. + +When they arrived at their grandma and grandpa's house, they saw a big surprise. There was a new puppy in the yard. It was brown and white and had floppy ears. It ran to them and licked their faces. Lily and Max laughed and hugged the puppy. + +"His name is Spot," their grandma said. "He is very playful and friendly. He likes to chase balls and sticks. He is your new friend." + +Lily and Max were very excited. They wanted to play with Spot right away. They forgot about their bags and ran to the yard. They threw balls and sticks for Spot and he brought them back. They rubbed his belly and scratched his ears. They taught him tricks like sit and roll over. + +Their grandma and grandpa smiled and watched them. They knew they had made a good choice. They had been planning to get a puppy for a long time. They wanted to give Lily and Max a special gift. They wanted to make their visit more fun and memorable. + +They decided to let them play for a while. They knew they would have to unpack their bags later. They knew they would have to march them to the bathroom and the bedroom. They knew they would have to read them stories and tuck them in. But for now, they just enjoyed seeing them happy and playful with Spot. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the snow. They have a big red sled. They take turns to pull the sled up the hill. Then they sit on the sled and go down the hill. Whee! + +One day, they see a big stand of trees. They want to explore. They pull the sled to the trees. They see a lot of birds and squirrels. They also see a pond. The pond is icy. It looks shiny and smooth. + +Lila wants to go on the ice. She thinks it will be fun. She leaves the sled and walks to the pond. Ben follows her. He is not sure. He thinks the ice might break. He tells Lila to be careful. + +Lila steps on the ice. She slides and slips. She laughs. She tries to stand up. She falls again. She thinks it is funny. She calls Ben to join her. + +Ben steps on the ice. He slides and slips. He does not laugh. He is scared. He tries to stand up. He falls again. He does not think it is funny. He wants to go back to the sled. + +Lila sees Ben is unhappy. She feels sorry. She tries to help him. She reaches out her hand. She tells him to pull her. Ben grabs her hand. He tries to pull her. But the ice is too slippery. They both fall again. + +They hear a loud crack. The ice is breaking. They are in trouble. They scream for help. They hope someone will hear them. They hope someone will save them. They are very cold and very scared. +Mia and Leo were twins, but they were very different. Mia liked to play with dolls and draw pictures. Leo liked to run and jump and make noise. One day, they had to go to a new place with their mom and dad. It was very cold there, and everything looked different. + +"Where are we?" Mia asked, holding her doll. + +"We are in Grandma's house," Mom said. "She lives far away, and we came to visit her." + +"Why is it so cold?" Leo asked, shivering. + +"Because it is winter here," Dad said. "We have to wear warm clothes and boots." + +Mia and Leo did not like the cold. They missed their home and their friends. They did not want to play outside, or explore the new place. They just wanted to stay inside and be warm. + +"Can we go back soon?" Mia asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie," Mom said. "We have to stay here for a few days. Grandma is very happy to see us, and we have to be nice to her." + +"But we don't like it here," Leo said. + +"I know, honey," Dad said. "But sometimes we have to do things we don't like, to make other people happy. And maybe you will find something you like here, if you give it a chance." + +Mia and Leo did not look convinced. They hugged their mom and dad, and then went to their room. They found a big bed with a soft blanket. They decided to settle on the bed, and cuddle with their doll and their teddy bear. They felt a little better, knowing they had each other. They hoped they would feel more at home soon. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's hurry!" Lily says. "The slide looks great!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But I have an opinion. I want to go first." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She does not want to wait. But she also wants to be nice to Ben. She has an idea. + +"How about we go together?" she says. "We can hold hands and slide down. It will be more fun." + +Ben likes Lily's idea. He thinks she is smart and kind. He nods and smiles. + +"OK!" he says. "Let's go together. That sounds great!" + +They hold hands and run to the slide. They climb up the steps. They sit on the slide. They look at each other and laugh. They slide down fast and feel the wind in their hair. They land on the ground and hug. + +"That was great!" Lily says. + +"That was great!" Ben says. + +They are happy. They are friends. They like to play in the park. +Sara and Mom went to the grocery to buy food. Sara liked the grocery. She saw many things that she wanted to eat. She saw apples, bananas, cookies, cheese, and bread. She asked Mom if she could have some. + +Mom said yes, but only one thing. Sara had to choose. She thought hard. She liked all the things. But she liked cookies best. She picked a bag of cookies and smiled. + +Mom paid for the food and they went outside. It was gloomy. The sky was gray and it was raining. Sara did not like the rain. She wanted to go home. She opened the bag of cookies and took one out. She bit it and chewed. It was sweet and crunchy. She felt better. + +Mom opened an umbrella and held Sara's hand. They walked to the car. Sara ate another cookie and chewed. She gave one to Mom and said, "I love you, Mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Sara. You are a good girl. And these are good cookies." They got in the car and drove home. Sara felt happy. She liked the grocery. She liked cookies. She liked Mom. She chewed and chewed. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very happy. + +But then a mean dog came and bit the snowman's nose. The snowman looked sad without his nose. Tom and Lily were angry and scared. They ran away from the dog. + +They found a new carrot in the kitchen. They wanted to replace the snowman's nose. They ran back to the snowman with the carrot. But the snowman was not there. + +The sun had come out and melted the snowman. There was only a pile of ice and water. The hat and the scarf were wet and pale. Tom and Lily were very sad. They cried. + +They decided to make a new snowman. They found some more snow and rolled it into balls. They put the new carrot on the new snowman's face. They gave him a new hat and a new scarf. They were happy again. + +They hoped the mean dog would not come back. They hugged the new snowman and said goodbye. They went inside to have some hot chocolate. They smiled. +Sam likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He reads about animals, cars, and stars. He learns new words from his books. + +One day, he finds a book about minerals. He does not know what minerals are. He opens the book and sees pictures of rocks. Some rocks are shiny, some are colorful, some are smooth, some are rough. He reads the names of the rocks. Quartz, amethyst, jade, diamond. He tries to say the names, but they are hard. + +He asks his mom, "Mom, what are minerals?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Minerals are parts of the earth. They are made of tiny pieces that fit together. They have different shapes, colors, and sparkles. They are very beautiful and special." + +Sam says, "Wow, minerals are amazing. Can I have some minerals?" + +Mom says, "Sure, you can have some minerals. I have a box of minerals in the closet. I used to collect them when I was a kid. Do you want to see them?" + +Sam says, "Yes, please. I want to see your minerals." + +Mom takes out the box and opens it. She shows Sam her minerals. She tells him the names and stories of each one. Sam touches and looks at the minerals. He likes them very much. He says, "Thank you, mom. You have the best minerals. Can I read your book with you?" + +Mom says, "Of course, Sam. I would love to read with you. Reading is fun and easy. Reading helps you learn and imagine. Reading is a gift." + +Sam hugs his mom and says, "I love you, mom. And I love reading. And I love minerals." +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play baseball in the park. They have a bat, a ball and a glove. They take turns to hit and catch. + +One day, they see a big hole in the ground. It is deep and dark. Ben says, "Look, a hole! Maybe there is a treasure inside. Let's go and see." + +Sam says, "No, Ben, it is too deep. We might fall and get hurt. Let's stay here and play baseball." + +Ben says, "Don't be scared, Sam. It is just a hole. Maybe there is a joke inside. Let's go and laugh." + +Sam says, "A joke inside a hole? That is silly, Ben. How can there be a joke inside a hole?" + +Ben says, "I don't know, Sam. Maybe there is a clown or a monkey or a banana peel. Let's go and find out." + +Sam says, "OK, Ben, but be careful. I will go with you." + +They walk to the hole and look inside. They see nothing but dirt and rocks. They are disappointed. + +Ben says, "Oh, there is no joke inside the hole. It is just a hole. I was wrong, Sam. I'm sorry." + +Sam says, "That's OK, Ben. You were just curious. Maybe next time we will find a joke somewhere else." + +They smile and hug. They go back to play baseball. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a rabbit with thick fur and long ears. Lily wanted to pet the rabbit, but Tom was afraid. + +"Come on, Tom, the rabbit is nice and soft. Don't be scared," Lily said. + +"No, Lily, the rabbit might bite or scratch. I don't want to touch it," Tom said. + +They disagreed about the rabbit. Lily moved closer to the rabbit, and Tom moved away. The rabbit looked at them with its big eyes. + +Suddenly, a big dog ran into the park. It barked loudly and chased the rabbit. The rabbit ran away very fast, and the dog followed it. + +Lily and Tom were both scared of the dog. They ran to each other and hugged. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. + +They nodded and smiled. They were still friends, even if they disagreed about the rabbit. They decided to play something else in the park. +Lily had a new friend. Her friend was a parrot. The parrot was orange and green and had a big beak. Lily liked to talk to the parrot, but the parrot did not talk back. Lily wondered why. + +One day, Lily asked her mom, "Why does the parrot not talk to me? Does he not like me?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "The parrot likes you very much, Lily. But he does not understand you. He speaks a different language. He speaks parrot language." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to learn parrot language. She asked her mom, "How can I learn parrot language?" + +Her mom said, "You can try to listen to the parrot and copy his sounds. Maybe he will teach you some words. But you have to be patient and gentle. Parrots are shy and smart animals." + +Lily nodded and went to the parrot's cage. She said hello to the parrot and waited for him to answer. The parrot looked at her and made a loud squawk. Lily repeated the squawk and smiled. The parrot tilted his head and made another sound. Lily copied that sound too. The parrot seemed happy and made more sounds. Lily and the parrot had a fun conversation. Lily felt like she was starting to understand the parrot. And the parrot felt like he had a new friend. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play outside. She had a big garden with many flowers and trees. She also had a small pond with some fish and frogs. Lily liked to watch the pond and listen to the water. + +One day, Lily found a shiny pebble near the pond. It was smooth and round and sparkled in the sun. Lily thought it was very pretty and wanted to keep it. She put it in her pocket and ran to show her mom. + +But when she got to the house, she saw that her mom was busy. She was making lunch and talking on the phone. She did not have time to look at Lily's pebble. Lily felt sad and went to her room. + +She took out the pebble and put it on her bed. She looked at it and smiled. She decided to make the pebble her friend. She gave it a name and a voice and talked to it. She told it stories and jokes and secrets. She pretended that the pebble talked back to her and laughed and listened. + +Lily had so much fun with her pebble that she forgot about lunch. She played and played until she felt very tired. She yawned and stretched and lay down on her bed. She cuddled with her pebble and closed her eyes. She fell asleep with a smile on her face. + +Lily's mom came to check on her and saw her sleeping. She saw the pebble on her pillow and smiled. She thought Lily was very silly and very sweet. She kissed her on the forehead and covered her with a blanket. She left the pebble with Lily and went back to the kitchen. She was happy that Lily had a new friend. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress and a smile on her face. Lily always took Anna with her when she went to bed. + +One night, Lily heard a loud noise in her room. It was her alarm clock. It made a beep-beep-beep sound that hurt her ears. Lily was scared and worried. She did not know why the alarm clock was making noise. She did not set it. She wanted it to stop. + +She grabbed Anna and hugged her tight. She said, "Anna, what is that noise? I don't like it. It makes me dizzy. Can you make it stop?" + +Anna did not answer. She was a doll. She could not talk. But Lily felt that Anna was trying to help her. She felt that Anna was telling her to be brave and to look at the alarm clock. + +Lily took a deep breath and got out of bed. She walked slowly to the alarm clock. She saw a button on it. She pressed the button. The noise stopped. Lily felt relieved and happy. She said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. You helped me stop the noise." + +She took Anna back to bed and cuddled with her. She said, "I love you, Anna. You are my best doll. Good night." + +She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of playing with Anna in a garden full of flowers. She did not hear the alarm clock again. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They saw a man in a suit sitting on a bench. He looked busy and bored. + +"Let's poke him!" Max said. He ran to the man and poked his arm. The man did not move. + +Lily followed Max. She poked the man's leg. The man did not move. + +They poked him again and again. The man did not move. + +"Why is he not moving?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe he is tough," Max said. "Maybe he is a robot." + +They poked him harder. The man did not move. + +Suddenly, the man looked at them. He smiled. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "What are you doing?" + +"We are poking you," Max said. + +"Why are you poking me?" the man asked. + +"Because you are tough," Lily said. "Are you a robot?" + +The man laughed. He was not a robot. He was a teacher. He was waiting for his bus. + +"No, I am not a robot," he said. "I am a teacher. I wear a suit because I work at a school. I did not move because I was reading a book. It is a good book. Do you like books?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They liked books. + +"Can we see your book?" Lily asked. + +"Sure," the man said. He showed them his book. It had pictures and words. + +"Can you read it to us?" Max asked. + +"Sure," the man said. He read them a story. It was a funny story. They laughed. + +They liked the man. He was not tough. He was nice. They forgot to poke him. They listened to his story. They learned new words. They had fun. +Lily and Max liked to play outside. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. One day, they saw a big hill. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's race to the top!" Lily said. "The first one there will win!" + +"OK!" Max said. "Ready, set, go!" + +They both ran as fast as they could. Lily was ahead, but Max was close behind. They climbed and climbed. The hill was steep and hard. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They looked at the sky. It was dark and gray. Rain was coming. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "We have to go back!" + +"No!" Max said. "I want to win!" + +He kept running. Lily was scared. She wanted to go home. She turned around and ran down the hill. + +Max reached the top. He looked around. He saw nothing but clouds and trees. He felt a drop of water on his face. He felt another one. And another one. It was raining. + +He realized he was alone. He realized he was wet. He realized he was cold. He realized he was silly. + +He wanted to be with Lily. He wanted to be warm. He wanted to be safe. + +He ran down the hill. He saw Lily waiting for him. She was dry and happy. She had a big umbrella. + +"Lily, I'm sorry!" Max said. "You win!" + +Lily smiled. She gave him a hug. She shared her umbrella. + +"It's OK, Max," she said. "Let's go home." + +They walked together. The thunder was distant. The rain was soft. They were friends. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They saw a big pile of candy on a bench. They ran to the bench and grabbed some candy. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" Lily said. She put a red candy in her mouth. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Max said. He spit out a green candy. "This candy is smelly!" + +Lily smelled her candy. It was smelly too. She spit it out. "Who left this candy here?" she asked. + +A man came to the bench. He had a big bag and a big smile. "Hello, kids!" he said. "Do you like my candy?" + +Lily and Max shook their heads. "No, thank you," they said. "Your candy is smelly. It makes us sick." + +The man frowned. "Oh, I'm sorry," he said. "This is not candy. This is soap. I make soap and sell it at the market. I left it here to wash the bench. It was dirty." + +Lily and Max looked at the bench. It was clean and shiny. They looked at the soap. It was colorful and shaped like candy. + +The man laughed. "I know, I know," he said. "It looks like candy, but it is not. You have to wash with soap, not eat it. Here, take this." He gave them each a real candy from his pocket. + +Lily and Max smiled. They thanked the man and took the candy. They put it in their mouths. It was sweet and yummy. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to not eat things that they do not know. They learned to wash with soap, not candy. And they learned to be careful with smelly things. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play dress up. They have many hats and coats and shoes in a big box. They can be anything they want. + +One day, they want to be fast cars. They find red and blue coats with big buttons. They put them on and pretend they are cars. They make loud noises and zoom around the room. + +"Beep beep! I am a red car!" Tom says. "I am very fast and strong!" + +"Honk honk! I am a blue car!" Anna says. "I am faster and smarter!" + +They race each other to the door and back. They have fun. + +But then, Anna sees a spot on her coat. It is brown and sticky. She does not like it. + +"Tom, look!" she says. "There is a spot on my coat! It is yucky!" + +Tom looks at her coat. He sees the spot. He thinks for a moment. + +"I know!" he says. "It is not a spot. It is a sticker!" + +He peels off the spot. It is a sticker of a banana. He laughs. + +"Someone put a sticker on your coat!" he says. "Maybe it was Mom or Dad. They are funny!" + +Anna laughs too. She is not mad. She likes stickers. + +"Maybe they did!" she says. "But I am still a blue car. And I am still faster than you!" + +They put the sticker on the box. They play dress up again. They are happy. +Lily liked to question everything. She always asked her mom and dad why things were the way they were. Sometimes they had answers, and sometimes they said they did not know. + +One day, Lily saw a flame on a candle. She had never seen a flame before. She wondered what it was and how it worked. She asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom said, "That is a flame. It is a part of the candle. It makes light and heat. But be careful, it can also hurt you if you touch it." + +Lily wanted to know more. She asked, "Why does it hurt? Why does it move? Why does it have different colors?" + +Her mom said, "Those are good questions, but they are not easy to answer. The flame hurts because it is very hot. It moves because of the air. It has different colors because of the things that burn in the candle. But you do not need to know all that. You just need to know that it is not a toy. It is not regular. It is special and dangerous." + +Lily nodded. She understood that the flame was not regular. She was still curious, but she did not want to get hurt. She decided to look at the flame from a safe distance. She thought it was pretty and bright. She said, "Thank you, mom, for telling me about the flame." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "You are welcome, Lily. I love your questions. You are a smart and brave girl. But remember, always be careful around flames." +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They saw a big rope hanging from a tree. They wanted to swing on it and have fun. + +"Look, a rope!" Lily said. "Let's swing on it!" + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. "The rope looks old and weak." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She ran to the rope and grabbed it. She swung high in the air and laughed. She felt happy and free. + +"Wow, you are so brave!" Ben said. He clapped his hands and applauded. "Can I try too?" + +"Sure, come on!" Lily said. She swung back to the ground and let go of the rope. She smiled at Ben and waited for him to swing. + +Ben ran to the rope and grabbed it. He swung high in the air and smiled. He felt healthy and strong. + +But then, something bad happened. The rope broke and Ben fell down. He hit his head on a rock and did not move. He was hurt and bleeding. + +Lily screamed and ran to Ben. She cried and called for help. She wished she had listened to Ben and been careful. She wished the rope had not broken and Ben had not fallen. She wished they had not played with the rope. +Anna loved to sing. She sang all the time, at home, at school, and in the park. She sang happy songs, sad songs, and funny songs. She sang so well that many people stopped to listen and clap. + +One day, a man came to the park. He wore a big hat and a long coat. He had a big smile and a big voice. He said he was from the opera. He said he wanted to sell tickets to a show. He said he needed a singer like Anna. + +"Hello, little girl," he said to Anna. "You have a beautiful voice. Do you want to sing in the opera with me?" + +Anna was surprised and curious. She did not know what the opera was. She asked the man, "What is the opera?" + +The man said, "The opera is a big show with music and stories. People sing and act and wear costumes. It is very fun and exciting. You will love it." + +Anna liked music and stories and costumes. She thought it sounded fun and exciting. She wanted to try it. She said, "Yes, I want to sing in the opera with you." + +The man was very happy. He said, "Wonderful! Come with me. I will show you the opera house. I will give you a ticket and a dress. You will be a star." + +Anna was very happy too. She said goodbye to her friends and followed the man. She was going to sing in the opera. She was going to be a star. She sang a cheerful song as she walked with the man. +Mia and Ben are young twins. They like to play dress-up with their mom's clothes and hats. One day, they find a big box of costumes in the attic. They are very happy and excited. + +"Look, Mia, a pirate hat!" Ben says. He puts it on his head and pretends to have a sword. "Arrr, I am the captain of the ship!" + +"Look, Ben, a princess dress!" Mia says. She wears it over her shirt and pants and holds a wand. "I am the queen of the castle!" + +They play for a long time, making up stories and adventures. They have a lot of fun. + +Then, their mom comes to the attic. She sees them in their costumes and smiles. She thinks they are very cute and creative. + +"Wow, you two look amazing!" she says. "Do you like your costumes?" + +"Yes, we do!" Mia and Ben say together. + +"Can I take a picture of you?" mom asks. "You can show it to dad and grandma later." + +"Okay!" Mia and Ben say. They pose for the camera. + +Mom takes the picture and shows it to them. They see themselves in the screen and laugh. + +"You have a good opinion, mom," Mia says. "We look very funny!" + +"You have a good opinion, too, Mia," mom says. "You look very pretty!" + +"And you have a good opinion, too, Ben," mom says. "You look very brave!" + +They hug mom and thank her for the costumes. They decide to keep playing dress-up until dinner time. They are very happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy planes. They made them soar in the air and pretend they were pilots. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Ben and Lily wanted to fly their planes over the pond. + +"Can we, mom? Can we, dad?" they asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't let your planes fall into the water," mom said. + +"OK, we will," Ben and Lily said. + +They ran to the edge of the pond and threw their planes in the air. They watched them soar and make noises. They had fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily's plane flew too far and landed in the pond. Lily was sad. She cried. + +"Mom, dad, help! My plane is in the water!" she said. + +Mom and dad came to see. They tried to reach the plane with a stick, but it was too deep. They could not get it. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Your plane is gone," mom said. + +Lily cried more. She loved her plane. Ben felt sorry for his sister. He had an idea. + +He gave his plane to Lily. + +"Here, Lily. You can have my plane. I don't need it," he said. + +Lily looked at Ben. She stopped crying. She smiled. + +"Really? You are so generous, Ben. Thank you," she said. + +She hugged Ben. She took his plane and flew it in the air. Ben watched her. He was happy. + +Mom and dad smiled. They were proud of Ben. + +They all went home. They had a good day. +Anna was very happy today. She was going to the park with mommy and daddy. She liked to play on the swings and the slide. She also liked to see the ducks and the flowers. + +On the way to the park, Anna saw a big store. It had many toys and books and clothes. She asked mommy if they could go inside. Mommy said no, because the store was expensive. That meant the things inside cost a lot of money. Anna was sad, but she listened to mommy. + +When they got to the park, Anna ran to the swings. She saw a boy on the swing next to her. He had a toy car in his hand. It was shiny and red and had lights and sounds. Anna liked the toy car. She asked the boy if she could play with it. The boy said no, because it was his. He said his daddy gave it to him. He said his daddy was rich. That meant he had a lot of money. + +Anna looked at her daddy. He was sitting on a bench with mommy. He had a book in his hand. It was old and torn and had no pictures. Anna loved her daddy. He was kind and funny and smart. He read stories to her every night. He taught her many things. He made her laugh. He hugged her and kissed her. + +Anna recognized that her daddy was not rich. He did not have a lot of money. He did not buy her expensive toys. But Anna did not care. She knew that her daddy loved her more than anything. She knew that he was the best daddy in the world. She smiled and jumped off the swing. She ran to her daddy and gave him a big hug. She said, "I love you, daddy. You are my favorite." Daddy smiled and hugged her back. He said, "I love you, too, Anna. You are my treasure." +Jenny and Danny were twins. They liked to play with their toys in their room. But they did not like to share. Jenny wanted to play with the doll and Danny wanted to play with the car. They fought over the toys and made a lot of noise. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You have to share your toys and be nice to each other. Or else you will go to bed early." + +But Jenny and Danny did not listen. They were stubborn. They kept fighting and yelling. Their mom was angry. She came to their room and took away their toys. + +"No more toys for you today!" she said. "You have to learn to get along. Now, say sorry to each other and give each other a hug." + +Jenny and Danny did not want to say sorry or hug. They crossed their arms and pouted. Their mom shook her head and left. She shut the door behind her. + +Jenny and Danny looked at each other. They were bored and sad. They missed their toys. They wished they had been nicer to each other. They did not like to fight. + +Jenny saw something shiny on the floor. It was a penny. She picked it up and showed it to Danny. + +"Look, I found a penny!" she said. "Maybe it will bring us good luck." + +Danny smiled. He liked pennies. He reached out his hand and touched the penny. + +"Can I see it?" he asked. + +Jenny nodded. She gave the penny to Danny. He looked at it and gave it back to Jenny. + +"Thank you," he said. + +Jenny smiled. She felt happy. She hugged Danny. + +"I'm sorry I was mean to you," she said. + +"I'm sorry too," Danny said. "You are my best friend." + +They hugged again. They decided to share the penny and their toys. They played nicely and quietly. Their mom heard them and smiled. She was proud of them. She opened the door and gave them a kiss. + +"I love you, Jenny and Danny," she said. "You are good twins." + +Jenny and Danny said, "We love you too, mom." They showed her the penny and their toys. They had a lot of fun. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big ship. The ship was modern, with lights and sounds and wheels. They could make the ship go fast or slow, or turn left or right. + +One day, Tom and Mia were playing with the ship in the living room. Tom wanted to be the captain, and Mia wanted to be the sailor. They took turns to steer the ship and press the buttons. They had fun, until Tom decided he wanted to play with the ship alone. + +"Give me the ship!" Tom said. He tried to grab the ship from Mia's hands. + +"No, it's my turn!" Mia said. She held the ship tight and pulled it away from Tom. + +"Give me the ship now!" Tom demanded. He was angry and loud. + +"No, you are not nice!" Mia shouted. She was angry and loud too. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom and Mia fighting over the ship. She was not happy. + +"Stop it, both of you!" she said. "Why are you fighting over the ship? You have to share and take turns. The ship is for both of you to play with, not for one of you to keep." + +Tom and Mia looked at their mom. They felt sorry for being mean to each other. They said sorry to their mom and to each other. They hugged and made up. + +"Can we play with the ship together?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, let's play with the ship together!" Mia agreed. + +They smiled and took the ship to the backyard. They played with the ship happily, and their mom watched them with a smile. +Lila and Sam were playing in the sand. They liked to make castles and temples with their buckets and shovels. Lila was very bossy. She told Sam what to do and how to do it. Sam did not like that. + +"Sam, you have to make the temple bigger and rounder. And put more sand on top. It has to look like a real temple," Lila said. + +"But I like my temple the way it is. It is small and square and has a door. See, I can put my hand inside," Sam said. + +"No, no, no. That is not a temple. That is a box. You have to do it my way. Or I will bury your temple with sand," Lila said. + +She grabbed her shovel and started to dump sand on Sam's temple. Sam was very sad and angry. He shouted at Lila. + +"Stop it, stop it, stop it. You are mean and bossy. You are not my friend. You are ruining my temple. Go away," Sam said. + +He pushed Lila away and tried to save his temple. But it was too late. Lila had buried it with sand. Sam started to cry. Lila felt sorry. She realized she had been mean and bossy. She said sorry to Sam. + +"Sam, I am sorry. I should not have buried your temple. I should have let you play the way you wanted. Can we be friends again?" Lila said. + +Sam looked at Lila. He saw that she was sorry. He wiped his tears and nodded. He said sorry to Lila too. + +"Lila, I am sorry. I should not have shouted at you. You are my friend. Can we play together again?" Sam said. + +Lila and Sam hugged and smiled. They decided to make a new temple together. They used both their buckets and shovels. They made the temple big and round and with a door. They put their hands inside and pretended it was a secret place. They had fun and shared their ideas. They were not bossy anymore. They were happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big balloon in the sky. It was red and shiny. They wanted to touch it. + +"Look, a balloon!" Tom said. "Let's grab it!" + +"But how?" Sam asked. "It is too high." + +Tom had an idea. He saw a big rock near a tree. He ran to the rock and climbed on it. He reached his hand to the balloon. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Sam said. "The rock is hot!" + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted the balloon. He grabbed the string. He felt a shock. The balloon was not a balloon. It was a power line. It had electricity. Tom screamed. He fell off the rock. + +Sam ran to Tom. He was scared. He saw smoke and sparks. He saw Tom's hand was burned. He cried for help. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Sam said. + +But Tom did not answer. He was still. He did not move. He did not breathe. The balloon had killed him. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. They ran after the ball and brought it back. + +One time, the ball rolled too far and went into the street. Ben and Lily saw a big car coming fast. They were scared and stopped. They did not know what to do. They wanted their ball back, but they did not want to get hurt. + +A man saw them and ran to help. He picked up the ball and gave it to them. He said, "Be careful, kids. The street is dangerous. You could get in trouble if you go there. Always look both ways before you cross. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt sorry and grateful. They said, "Thank you, mister. You are very kind. You saved our ball and us. We will not go to the street again. We will play in the park." + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you're safe. Have fun, but be smart. The ball is just a toy. You are more important." + +Ben and Lily hugged the man and went back to the park. They played with their ball and had a good time. They learned a lesson and made a friend. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to explore. One day, they saw a big factory near their home. It had many pipes and machines and smoke. It looked very interesting. + +"Let's go see what's inside," Tom said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, it's too loud and scary," Lily said. She was shy and careful. "Mom said we should not go near the factory. It's dangerous." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the factory gate and climbed over it. Lily followed him, because she did not want to be alone. They walked into the factory yard, where they saw many workers and trucks and crates. + +"Wow, look at all this stuff," Tom said. He ran to a big crate and leaned on it. He wanted to see what was inside. + +But the crate was not strong. It broke under Tom's weight and he fell down. The crate was full of metal balls, which rolled out and made a loud noise. The workers heard the noise and saw the twins. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" one of them shouted. He was angry and scared. "This is not a place for kids. You could get hurt." + +Tom and Lily were very sorry and scared. They got up and ran back to the gate. They did not want to see the factory anymore. They wanted to go home and hug Mom. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that some places are not for exploring. They learned that they should listen to Mom. They learned that leaning on things can be dangerous. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they find a ball under a tree. It is red and shiny. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Lily says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we play with it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, let's play catch!" Lily says. They take turns throwing and catching the ball. They have fun. + +But then, a big boy comes. He is angry. He points at the ball and says, "That is my ball! Give it back!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to fight. They do not know what to do. + +"Is this your ball?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, it is! It belongs to me!" the big boy says. "I left it here yesterday. You are bad kids. You took my ball!" + +"No, we did not!" Ben says. "We found it here today. We did not know it was yours. We are sorry." + +The big boy does not listen. He snatches the ball from Lily's hands. He runs away. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They liked the ball. They did not mean to make the big boy mad. + +They hug each other. They say, "It is okay. We still have each other. We are good friends. We belong together." + +They smile. They go to the swings. They have a good day. +One day, a young goat named Lily was playing in the meadow with her friends. She liked to run and jump and nibble on the grass. She was very happy and proud of her horn, which was small but shiny. + +"Look at my horn!" she said to her friends. "It is so pretty and strong. I can use it to open things and to protect myself." + +Her friends nodded and smiled. They also had horns, but they were different shapes and sizes. Some were long and curved, some were short and straight, some were twisted and spiky. + +"Your horn is nice, Lily," said a goat named Ben. "But can you open this?" He pointed to a big wooden box that was lying under a tree. It had a lock and a keyhole, but no key. + +Lily was curious. She ran to the box and tried to open it with her horn. She pushed and pulled and twisted and turned, but the box did not open. She tried harder and harder, but the box did not budge. + +"Ha ha, you can't open it!" said Ben. "Your horn is too small and weak. You need a bigger and stronger horn like mine." He showed off his horn, which was long and curved. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like Ben's words. She did not want to give up. She thought of another way to open the box. She looked around and saw a rock. She picked it up with her mouth and threw it at the lock. The lock broke and the box opened. + +"Wow, you did it!" said her friends. They clapped and cheered. They ran to the box and looked inside. There were many toys and treats and treasures. They were very happy and excited. + +Lily smiled and said, "See, I can open anything with my horn. And with my brain. And with my friends. Your horn is not better than mine, Ben. All horns are good and useful. We should be nice and share and have fun." + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He realized he was wrong and mean. He said, "You are right, Lily. I am sorry for being rude and boastful. Your horn is amazing and so are you. Can we be friends?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Of course we can. Come and join us. There is enough for everyone." + +They all hugged and played and shared. They had a wonderful time. They learned that horns are not for hurting, but for helping. And that friends are more important than things. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. Sometimes they would tease each other and make funny faces or noises. But they always said sorry and hugged afterwards. + +One day, they were playing with their toy cars on the floor. Lily pretended that her car was faster and louder than Ben's. She zoomed past him and said, "Beep beep, move over, slowpoke!" Ben felt angry and tried to catch up with her. He bumped his car into hers and made her crash into the wall. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. She held her arm and tears came out of her eyes. She had a big red mark on her skin. Ben saw that he had hurt her and felt sorry. He dropped his car and ran to her. "I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry! Are you okay?" he asked. + +Lily shook her head and sobbed. "It hurts, it hurts! I want Mommy!" she said. + +Mommy heard their voices and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily's arm and said, "Oh, no, sweetheart, you need to go to the hospital. They will make it better." She picked up Lily and hugged her. She looked at Ben and said, "You need to come too, Ben. You can help your sister feel better." + +Ben felt anxious and scared. He didn't like the hospital. It was big and noisy and had strange smells. He didn't want to see Lily in pain. He wished he hadn't teased her. He grabbed his car and followed Mommy and Lily to the car. + +On the way to the hospital, he held Lily's hand and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry. I love you. You're my best friend." Lily squeezed his hand and said, "I love you too, Ben. You're my best friend. It's okay. We'll be okay." They smiled at each other and felt a little better. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a rough coat. He is not on a leash. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. "Can we pet him?" + +"I don't know," Sue says. "He might bite." + +The dog sees them and runs to them. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He is friendly. + +"Hi, dog!" Tom says. "You are nice. What is your name?" + +The dog barks and jumps. He wants to play. + +"Let's play with him," Sue says. "Maybe he is lost. We can help him find his home." + +They throw a stick and the dog fetches it. They run and chase him. They have fun. + +Then they see a man. The man is looking for something. He has a leash in his hand. + +"Hey, kids!" the man says. "Have you seen a brown dog? He ran away from me." + +Tom and Sue point to the dog. The dog sees the man and runs to him. He is happy. + +"Here he is!" Tom says. "He is your dog?" + +"Yes, he is," the man says. "Thank you for finding him. He is very naughty. He likes to explore. His name is Rex." + +The man puts the leash on the dog. He smiles and thanks them again. + +"Can we say goodbye to Rex?" Sue asks. + +"Of course," the man says. "He likes you. You are good kids." + +Tom and Sue hug Rex. Rex licks them. He is sad to leave. + +"Bye, Rex!" Tom and Sue say. "We will miss you. Come back soon." + +Rex barks and wags his tail. He bows his head. He is grateful. + +The man and Rex walk away. They follow the path to their home. + +Tom and Sue wave to them. They are happy. They have made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play outside in the park. One night, they saw the moon in the sky. It was big and bright and round. + +"Look, Lily, the moon is so pretty!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it is, Tom. It is very attractive," Lily said. + +They watched the moon for a while. Then Tom had an idea. + +"Lily, do you want to play a game?" he asked. + +"What game, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"Let's pretend we are astronauts. We can go to the moon and explore it. Maybe we can find some aliens or stars or cheese," Tom said. + +He suggested a fun game. + +Lily liked Tom's idea. She nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, Tom, let's play astronauts. How do we get to the moon?" she asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. Then he pointed to a big slide in the park. + +"See that slide, Lily? That is our rocket. We can climb up and slide down. Then we will fly to the moon," he said. + +He showed Lily the slide. + +Lily agreed. She followed Tom to the slide. They climbed up and sat down. They counted to three and slid down. They shouted "Weee!" and "Zoom!" as they slid. They pretended they were flying to the moon. + +They had a lot of fun. They imagined they saw many things on the moon. They laughed and talked and played. They were happy. + +They loved the moon and each other. They were best friends. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big toy car in the park. It is red and shiny. Ben and Mia want to play with it. + +"Can I have a turn?" Mia asks Ben. + +"No, it is mine. I found it first. You can play with something else." Ben says. He is harsh. He does not want to share. + +Mia is sad. She likes the toy car too. She thinks Ben is not a good friend. She looks for another toy. She sees a ball. She picks it up and throws it. + +The ball hits the toy car. The toy car breaks. It makes a loud noise. Ben and Mia are scared. They see a man running towards them. He is angry. + +"Hey, you kids! What did you do to my toy car? That was my favorite toy! You broke it!" The man yells. He is harsh too. He does not care that Ben and Mia are little. + +Ben and Mia are sorry. They did not know the toy car was his. They try to say sorry, but the man does not listen. He takes the toy car and leaves. He does not let them keep it. + +Ben and Mia are sad and scared. They hug each other. They wish they had shared the toy car. They learn a lesson. They decide to be nicer to each other and to other people. They go home and play with their own toys. They are friends again. +Sara liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make pictures, cards and toys. She had many ideas in her head and liked to share them with her friends. + +One day, she decided to design a pond for her backyard. She drew a big circle on a blue paper and cut it out. Then she glued some green paper around it for grass. She added some yellow paper for flowers and some brown paper for rocks. She also drew some fish, frogs and ducks on another paper and cut them out. She glued them on the pond and made them look like they were swimming and jumping. + +She was very proud of her pond and showed it to her mom. "Wow, Sara, this is a beautiful pond!" her mom said. "Can I hang it on the fridge?" Sara nodded and smiled. She hoped her dad would like it too when he came home from work. + +The next day, Sara brought her pond to school. She wanted to show it to her teacher and her classmates. She put it on her desk and waited for the bell to ring. She saw some of her friends looking at her pond and whispering to each other. She wondered what they were saying. + +When the bell rang, the teacher asked the students to sit in a circle and share something they made or did at home. Sara raised her hand and said, "I made a pond!" The teacher smiled and said, "That sounds interesting, Sara. Can you show us your pond?" Sara nodded and brought her pond to the circle. She explained how she designed it and what materials she used. She pointed at the fish, frogs and ducks and made some noises to imitate them. + +The other students clapped and cheered for Sara. They said her pond was very pretty and creative. They asked her if they could touch it and play with it. Sara said yes and shared her pond with them. They took turns to hold it and pretend to feed the animals. They had a lot of fun with Sara's pond. + +Sara was very happy. She felt proud of her design and glad that her friends liked it. She thought her pond was the most popular thing in the class. She thanked the teacher for letting her share it and put it back on her desk. She looked forward to taking it home and showing it to her dad. She knew he would love it too. +Anna liked to polish her toys. She had a cloth and a bottle of water. She made her toys shiny and clean. She was happy. + +One day, she found a radio in the garage. It was old and dirty. It had dust and spider webs on it. Anna wanted to polish it. She took the cloth and the water and started to rub the radio. + +But the radio did not like it. It made a loud noise. It said, "Stop! Stop! You are hurting me! You are making me wet and cold! Go away!" + +Anna was scared. She dropped the cloth and the water. She ran away from the radio. She did not like the radio. She thought it was disgusting. She never wanted to polish it again. + +She ran to her mom and hugged her. She told her what happened. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Anna. The radio is not alive. It is just a machine. It makes noise when you turn it on. It was not angry at you. It was just playing music." + +Anna did not understand. She said, "But it talked to me. It said stop. It did not like me." + +Her mom said, "No, Anna. It did not talk to you. It played a song. The song had words. The words were not for you. They were for the people who listen to the radio. They like the music. They think it is fun." + +Anna was confused. She said, "But I don't like the music. I think it is disgusting." + +Her mom said, "That's okay, Anna. You don't have to like the music. You can like other things. You can like your toys. You can polish them if you want. But you don't have to polish the radio. You can leave it alone. It is not your toy. It is dad's toy. He likes the radio. He likes the music. He thinks it is cool." + +Anna nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I will leave the radio alone. I will polish my toys. I like my toys. I think they are cool." + +Her mom said, "Good, Anna. I'm proud of you. You are a good girl. You are smart and kind. I love you." + +Anna smiled. She said, "I love you too, mom." She hugged her mom and went to polish her toys. She was happy. +Ben liked to sail his boat in the pond. He made the boat from a big leaf and a stick. He blew on the stick to make the boat go fast. He had fun, but he was lonely. He wanted a friend to play with. + +One day, he saw a duck swimming in the pond. The duck was yellow and fluffy. Ben thought the duck was cute. He said, "Hello, duck. Do you want to play with me and my boat?" + +The duck looked at Ben and quacked. He swam closer to the boat and pecked at the stick. He liked the boat too. He said, "Quack, quack. Yes, I want to play with you and your boat." + +Ben was happy. He smiled and said, "Yay, you are my friend. What is your name?" + +The duck said, "Quack, quack. My name is Ducky. What is your name?" + +Ben said, "My name is Ben. Nice to meet you, Ducky." + +Ben and Ducky played with the boat for a long time. They had fun and they were not lonely anymore. They were the best friends in the pond. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play in the sand. They had a big spade and a small spade. They made castles and holes and bridges. + +One day, it was their birthday. Mom and Dad gave them a cake and a present. The present was a new spade. It was red and shiny and had a star on it. Tom and Lily were very happy. + +"Let's go to the park and use our new spade!" Tom said. + +"Yes, let's go!" Lily said. + +They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the park. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. The sand was dry and soft. They found a good spot and started to dig. + +They dug a big hole and a small hole. They dug a tunnel and a moat. They dug a hill and a valley. They used their old spades and their new spade. They had a lot of fun. + +"Look, we made a kingdom!" Tom said. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily said. + +They put some sticks and stones and flowers on their sand kingdom. They made a flag and a crown. They pretended to be king and queen. + +"Happy birthday, Tom!" Lily said. + +"Happy birthday, Lily!" Tom said. + +They hugged and smiled. They celebrated their birthday in their sand kingdom. They were very happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to watch movies on the big TV. One day, they find a movie with a bald man. He is very funny and makes them laugh. They want to watch the movie again and again. + +But Mom says no. She says it is time for bed. She turns off the TV and tells them to brush their teeth. Tom and Sam are sad. They do not want to go to bed. They want to watch the movie. + +They have an idea. They wait for Mom to go to her room. Then they sneak out of their beds and go to the living room. They turn on the TV and put the movie on. They are happy. They laugh and laugh. + +But they do not see the cord. The cord is on the floor. It is dark and they do not look. Tom steps on the cord and trips. He falls and hits his head on the table. He cries and cries. He has a big bump on his head. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Tom on the floor and the TV on. She is angry and scared. She turns off the TV and picks up Tom. She takes him to the bathroom and puts ice on his bump. She says he is naughty and he will be in trouble. + +Sam is sorry. He did not mean to make Tom fall. He did not mean to make Mom angry. He wishes they did not watch the movie. He wishes they went to bed. He thinks the movie is not funny anymore. He thinks the movie is bad. +Lily and Tom were playing with their number toys. They had cards with numbers and shapes, and blocks with numbers and colors. They liked to match the cards and the blocks, and say the numbers out loud. + +"Look, I have a card with four circles, and a block with four and red. Four and red go together!" Lily said, holding up her card and block. + +"Good, Lily! I have a card with three squares, and a block with three and blue. Three and blue go together!" Tom said, showing his card and block. + +They smiled and clapped for each other. They liked to play with numbers. + +Then, they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. She had a big basket of clothes in her arms. + +"Hi, kids. I need your help. Can you help me hang these clothes on the line?" she asked. + +"Sure, mom. We can help!" Lily and Tom said. They put their number toys away, and followed their mom outside. + +The sun was bright and warm. The sky was blue and clear. The grass was green and soft. Lily and Tom liked to be outside. + +Their mom gave them some clothespins, and showed them how to hang the clothes on the line. They had to stretch the clothes, and clip them with the clothespins, so they would not fall. + +Lily and Tom tried to hang the clothes. They had fun. They hung shirts and pants, socks and underwear, dresses and skirts. They hung clothes of different colors and sizes. + +"Look, mom. I hung a pale pink dress. It is pretty!" Lily said, pointing to the dress. + +"Good, Lily. I hung a pale blue shirt. It is nice!" Tom said, pointing to the shirt. + +"Good, Tom. You both did a great job. Thank you for helping me. The clothes will dry in the sun, and smell fresh and clean. Now, let's go inside and have some juice and cookies. How does that sound?" their mom said. + +"Yay! Juice and cookies!" Lily and Tom said. They ran inside with their mom, happy and proud. They liked to help with the clothes. +Tom and Sue were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big puddle of water. They wanted to splash in it. + +"Let's go to the puddle!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Sue said. + +They ran to the puddle and jumped in. They made a lot of noise and wet their clothes. They laughed and had fun. + +But then they heard a loud sound. It was thunder. They looked at the sky. It was dark and gray. They saw flashes of light. It was lightning. + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "It is going to rain!" + +"Let's go home!" Sue said. + +They ran to their bikes. But they were too late. The rain started to fall. It was heavy and cold. It soaked their hair and their clothes. They felt miserable. + +They got on their bikes and pedaled fast. They wanted to get home and dry. But they had a problem. They could not see well. The rain was in their eyes. They could not find the way. + +They got lost. They did not know where they were. They were scared and sad. + +They saw a big tree. They decided to go under it. They hoped it would keep them dry. They parked their bikes and ran to the tree. + +But they made a foolish mistake. The tree was not a good shelter. It had a hole in it. A big hole. And inside the hole, there was something. Something that did not like visitors. + +It was a bear. A big, angry bear. It roared and showed its teeth. It did not want Tom and Sue to be there. + +Tom and Sue screamed. They were very afraid. They ran away from the tree. They left their bikes behind. They did not care about them anymore. They only wanted to be safe. + +They ran and ran. They did not know where they were going. They hoped to find their home. Or someone who could help them. + +But they did not find anyone. They only found more rain. And more thunder. And more lightning. + +They wished they had never gone to the puddle. They wished they had listened to their mom. She had told them to stay inside. She had told them it was going to rain. She had told them not to be foolish. + +But they had not listened. They had been foolish. And now they were lost. And wet. And scared. + +They did not know what to do. They did not know what would happen. They did not know if they would ever see their mom again. + +They felt like they wanted to vanish. To disappear. To go away. + +But they could not vanish. They could only cry. And hope. And pray. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They saw a big jar of sugar on the shelf and wanted to taste it. They climbed on a chair and reached for the jar, but they were clumsy and knocked it over. The jar broke and sugar spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Tim said. "Mom will be angry. We have to escape." + +"Where can we go?" Lily asked. + +"Let's hide in the closet," Tim said. They ran to the closet and closed the door. They hoped Mom would not find them. + +But Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and knew what happened. She was not happy. She opened the closet and found Tim and Lily. + +"Tim and Lily, what did you do?" she asked. "You made a big mess and wasted the sugar. That was not nice." + +Tim and Lily felt sorry. They looked at Mom and said, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to taste the sugar, but we were clumsy and broke the jar. We were scared and tried to escape. We did not mean to be bad." + +Mom sighed. She hugged them and said, "I forgive you, but you have to learn. Sugar is not a toy. It is for cooking and baking. You have to ask before you take something. And if you make a mistake, you have to tell the truth and help to clean up. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Lily nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We will not do it again. We will help you to clean up." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Thank you, Tim and Lily. I love you. Now let's go to the kitchen and make some cookies. You can have some sugar, but only a little bit." + +Tim and Lily were happy. They learned their lesson and enjoyed the cookies. They knew Mom was right. Sugar was not a toy, but a treat. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play together. One day, they decided to have a picnic in the park. They packed some muffins, juice, and fruit in a basket and walked to the park. + +They found a nice spot under a big tree and spread a blanket on the grass. They opened the basket and took out the muffins. They were very hungry and the muffins looked yummy. + +"Can I have a blueberry muffin, please?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, here you go," Tom said, handing her a muffin. "I want a chocolate muffin." + +They bit into their muffins and smiled. They were soft and sweet and filled their mouths with flavor. + +"These are the best muffins ever!" Anna said. + +"I agree," Tom said. "Do you want another one?" + +Anna nodded. She was still hungry and the muffins were so good. Tom gave her another blueberry muffin and took another chocolate one for himself. + +They ate their second muffins and drank some juice. They felt happy and full. + +"Let's go play on the swings," Tom suggested. + +"OK, let's go," Anna agreed. + +They packed the rest of the muffins, juice, and fruit in the basket and carried it to the swings. They put the basket on a bench and ran to the swings. They pushed each other and laughed as they swung higher and higher. + +They had so much fun on the swings that they forgot about the time. They did not notice that the sun was setting and the sky was turning pink and purple. They did not notice that the park was getting empty and quiet. They did not notice that a squirrel was sneaking up to the bench where the basket was. + +The squirrel smelled the muffins and wanted to have a taste. It climbed on the bench and opened the basket. It saw four muffins left. Two blueberry and two chocolate. It grabbed a blueberry muffin and ran away. It hid behind a bush and ate the muffin. It was delicious. It wanted more. + +It went back to the basket and took another blueberry muffin. It ran away and ate it. It was still hungry. It went back to the basket and took a chocolate muffin. It ran away and ate it. It was very full. It went back to the basket and took the last chocolate muffin. It ran away and hid it for later. + +The squirrel had eaten all the muffins. The basket was empty. The squirrel was happy. + +Tom and Anna were still on the swings. They did not see the squirrel. They did not see the empty basket. They did not see that it was getting dark. + +They only saw each other and the distant stars. They only heard each other and the wind. They only felt each other and the air. + +They were happy. +Ben is a shy dog. He does not like to play with other dogs. He likes to stay in his house and chew his bone. His bone is big and tasty. He does not want to share his bone with anyone. + +One day, a new dog moves in next door. His name is Max. Max is a friendly dog. He likes to play with other dogs. He sees Ben in his house and wants to say hello. He barks and wags his tail. + +"Hi, I am Max. Do you want to play with me?" Max asks. + +Ben hears Max and hides behind his bone. He does not want to play with Max. He does not want to talk to Max. He wants to be alone with his bone. + +"Please, come out. I am not mean. I just want to be your friend," Max says. + +Ben peeks out from behind his bone. He sees Max's big smile and kind eyes. He feels a little curious. Maybe Max is not so bad. Maybe he can play with him for a little while. + +"Okay, I will play with you. But only for a little while. And you cannot have my bone. It is mine," Ben says. + +Max is happy. He does not care about the bone. He just wants to have fun. He runs and jumps and rolls with Ben. They chase each other and fetch a ball. They have a lot of fun. + +Ben forgets about his bone. He forgets about being shy. He enjoys playing with Max. He thinks Max is a good friend. He is glad he gave him a chance. + +The end. +Lila and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big, brown dog. The dog is friendly and wags its tail. Lila and Tom want to touch the dog. + +"Can we touch the dog?" Lila asks a lady who is holding a leash. + +"Yes, you can. His name is Max. He likes children. But be gentle, he is heavy," the lady says. + +Lila and Tom go near the dog. They pet his fur and scratch his ears. Max licks their faces and makes them laugh. + +"Max is so soft and warm," Lila says. + +"Max is so big and strong," Tom says. + +They play with Max for a while. Then the lady says it is time to go home. + +"Bye, Max. We had fun with you," Lila and Tom say. + +"Bye, Lila and Tom. Thank you for being nice to Max," the lady says. + +Lila and Tom wave to Max and the lady. They run back to their home. They tell their mom and dad about Max. They hope to see him again. +Lily and Ben are playing with a whip in the park. They like to make the whip go snap and crack. They pretend they are cowboys and horses. + +A fat boy comes to the park. He sees Lily and Ben and wants to join them. He says, "Can I play with you? I have a whip too." + +Lily and Ben look at him. They do not like his whip. His whip is old and broken. It does not snap or crack. It only flops. + +Lily says, "No, you cannot play with us. Your whip is bad. Go away." + +The fat boy feels sad. He says, "Please, let me play with you. I can share my whip. I can be a cowboy or a horse." + +Ben says, "No, you cannot play with us. You are too fat. You cannot run or jump. You only slow us down." + +The fat boy feels sadder. He says, "Please, do not be mean to me. I just want to have fun. I can be your friend." + +Lily and Ben do not listen to him. They turn away and keep playing with their whip. They do not care about the fat boy. + +The fat boy cries. He goes to the bench and sits alone. He wishes he had a good whip and good friends. He wishes Lily and Ben would join him. +Tom and his mom went to the farm. They wanted to buy corn for dinner. Tom liked corn. It was yellow and sweet. + +At the farm, they saw many animals. Tom saw cows, pigs, chickens and a horse. He wanted to pet them, but his mom said no. She said they had to buy corn first. + +They walked to the corn field. There were many corn plants. They had green leaves and yellow ears. Tom's mom gave him a bag. She said, "Tom, you can pick some corn. Put them in the bag. We will pay the farmer later." + +Tom was happy. He ran to the corn plants. He pulled some ears of corn. He put them in the bag. He picked four ears of corn. He thought that was enough. + +He ran back to his mom. He showed her his bag. He said, "Mom, look! I picked corn! Can we eat them now?" + +His mom smiled. She said, "Good job, Tom! You picked some nice corn. But we can't eat them now. We have to cook them first. And we have to pay the farmer. Come on, let's go." + +They went to the farmer. They gave him some money. They said thank you. The farmer said, "You're welcome. Enjoy your corn. Come back soon." + +Tom and his mom went home. They cooked the corn. They ate the corn. It was delicious. Tom and his mom were happy. They liked corn. +Lily and Mom were baking a cake for Dad's birthday. They mixed flour, eggs, sugar, and milk in a big bowl. Then they poured the batter into a round pan and put it in the oven. + +"Mom, how long do we have to wait for the cake?" Lily asked. + +"About twenty minutes, honey. The oven will make the cake grow and turn brown and sweet," Mom said. + +Lily nodded and went to play with her dolls. She pretended they were having a tea party and gave them cups of water and cookies. She was having fun, but she also wanted to see the cake. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud beep from the kitchen. She ran to see what was wrong. She saw Mom looking at the oven with a worried face. + +"Oh no, the oven is broken! It's too hot and it won't turn off!" Mom said. + +Lily felt scared. She didn't want the cake to burn or the oven to catch fire. She wanted to help Mom. + +"Mom, can we fix the oven?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, honey. We need to call someone who knows how to fix ovens. Maybe Uncle Ben. He's good at fixing things," Mom said. + +She picked up the phone and dialed Uncle Ben's number. She told him what happened and asked him to come as soon as possible. + +"Okay, Mom. I hope Uncle Ben can fix the oven. And I hope the cake is still sweet," Lily said. + +She hugged Mom and waited for Uncle Ben to arrive. She hoped he would bring his tools and his smile. She hoped he would fix the oven and save the cake. She hoped Dad would still have a happy birthday. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were space explorers, and they had a big cardboard box that was their rocket. They put on their helmets and gloves, and got ready to blast off. + +"Five, four, three, two, one, go!" Tom shouted, and they pushed the box with their feet. They made loud noises like a rocket, and imagined they were flying to a new planet. + +They landed on a green planet, with lots of trees and flowers. They got out of the box, and looked around. + +"Wow, this planet is so pretty!" Lily said. "Let's march and see what we can find!" + +They marched around the planet, holding hands. They saw birds and bugs and animals, and they waved at them. They had fun exploring the planet, and they felt happy. + +But then, they heard a loud roar. They turned around, and saw a big, scary monster. It had sharp teeth and claws, and it looked angry. It was coming towards them, and it wanted to eat them. + +"Help!" Tom and Lily screamed. They ran back to their box, and tried to get inside. But the monster was faster, and it reached them first. It grabbed the box, and threw it away. It snarled at Tom and Lily, and opened its mouth. + +"Please, don't hurt us!" Lily cried. "We are just playing, we don't want to make you mad!" + +The monster looked at them, and tilted its head. It saw their helmets and gloves, and their scared faces. It realized they were not food, but friends. It felt sorry for them, and for itself. It was lonely on this planet, and it had no one to play with. + +The monster lowered its head, and made a soft noise. It wanted to say sorry, and to ask them to stay. + +Tom and Lily saw the monster's eyes, and they felt its sadness. They were brave, and they stepped closer. They touched its fur, and smiled at it. + +"It's okay, we are not mad at you," Tom said. "You are lonely, and so are we. We are looking for new friends, too." + +The monster nodded, and wagged its tail. It was happy, and so were they. They hugged the monster, and invited it to join their game. + +They got their box back, and fixed it. They made a new helmet and glove for the monster, and put them on. They got back in the box, and got ready to blast off. + +"Five, four, three, two, one, go!" Lily shouted, and they pushed the box with their feet. They made loud noises like a rocket, and imagined they were flying to another planet. + +They left the green planet, with a new friend. They marched around the galaxy, looking for more adventures. They had fun exploring the space, and they felt happy. +One day, a little boy named Ben saw a big truck on the street. He liked trucks very much and wanted to see it up close. He ran to the truck and saw a man in a blue suit. The man was a mechanic. He fixed trucks when they were broken. + +"Hello, little boy," the mechanic said. "Do you like trucks?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben said. "Can I see your truck?" + +"Sure, you can," the mechanic said. "But be careful, some parts are sharp and hot. Do you want to invite your mom or dad to come with you?" + +Ben looked around and saw his mom at the park. He waved to her and said, "Mom, can I see the truck with the mechanic?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, but don't touch anything without asking. The mechanic is very nice, but the truck is not a toy." + +Ben and his mom walked to the truck with the mechanic. The mechanic showed them the engine, the wheels, the horn, and the lights. He also showed them a harmless dog that lived in the truck. The dog was black and white and had a red collar. He licked Ben's face and wagged his tail. + +Ben was very happy. He thanked the mechanic and the dog for letting him see the truck. He said, "You have a very cool job and a very nice dog. Can I come back another day?" + +The mechanic smiled and said, "Of course, you can. You are always welcome to visit me and my truck. Maybe next time I can teach you some things about trucks. How does that sound?" + +Ben nodded and said, "That sounds great! Thank you, mechanic!" + +He hugged the dog and waved goodbye to the mechanic. He and his mom went back to the park. Ben told his mom everything he saw and learned. He said, "I want to be a mechanic when I grow up. And I want a dog like that, too." + +His mom hugged him and said, "You can be anything you want, Ben. And maybe someday you can have a dog like that, too. But for now, let's have some fun at the park. Do you want to play on the slide?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I do! Let's go, mom!" + +They ran to the slide and had a lot of fun. Ben was very happy. He liked trucks, mechanics, dogs, and slides. He had a wonderful day. +Lily liked to jump on her bed. She jumped high and low, fast and slow. She had fun making noises and faces. She did not see her old notebook under the pillow. It was her secret notebook, where she drew and wrote things. + +One day, her mom came into her room. She saw Lily jumping on the bed. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, stop jumping on the bed. You will break it. And look, you made a mess. What is this under your pillow?" + +Lily stopped jumping. She felt scared. She knew her mom would find her notebook. She did not want her mom to see it. She said, "No, mom, don't look. It's nothing. It's just a book." + +But her mom did not listen. She pulled out the notebook and opened it. She saw Lily's drawings and words. She saw a picture of a big heart with "I love mom" inside. She saw a story about a princess and a dragon. She saw a list of things Lily wanted to do with her mom. + +Her mom smiled. She felt happy. She said, "Lily, this is a wonderful notebook. You are very creative and sweet. I'm sorry I was angry. I love you too. Can I read your story with you?" + +Lily smiled too. She felt happy. She said, "Yes, mom, please. I made it for you. Can we jump on the bed together?" + +Her mom laughed. She said, "Okay, just this once. But be careful. And then we can do some of the things on your list." + +They hugged and jumped on the bed. They read the story and laughed. They had fun together. Lily was glad she had her old notebook. It was her secret notebook, where she drew and wrote things. But now it was also her mom's notebook, where they shared their love. +One day, Lily and Tom wanted to play pirates. They put on hats and scarves and pretended to have swords. They looked for a treasure in their backyard. They dug holes and climbed trees, but they could not find anything shiny or sparkly. + +"Maybe we need a map," Lily said. "Pirates always have maps." + +"Where can we get a map?" Tom asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered that her mom had a big book of maps in her room. She ran inside and looked for the book. She found it on a shelf and opened it. She saw many colorful maps of different places. She picked one that had a picture of an island with a big X on it. + +"Look, Tom, I found a map!" Lily shouted. She ran outside and showed him the map. "This is where the treasure is. We have to follow the map." + +Tom looked at the map and nodded. He saw a blue line that showed the way to the island. He saw a red dot that marked their house. He saw a green circle that was a park. He saw a yellow star that was a school. + +"Let's go!" Tom said. He and Lily took the map and their swords and started to walk. They followed the blue line and pretended it was the sea. They made noises like waves and seagulls. They crossed the street and went to the park. They pretended it was a jungle. They made noises like monkeys and snakes. They climbed a hill and went to the school. They pretended it was a mountain. They made noises like wind and thunder. + +They reached the school and looked at the map. They saw that the X was on the other side of the school. They ran around the building and looked for the X. They saw a big sandbox with a sign that said "Dig here". They ran to the sandbox and started to dig. They dug and dug until they saw something shiny and sparkly. + +"Wow, look!" Lily said. She pulled out a necklace with a big jewel on it. "We found the treasure!" + +Tom pulled out a ring with a small jewel on it. "We did it! We are pirates!" + +They put on the necklace and the ring and danced around. They were very happy and proud. They had followed the map and found the treasure. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice behind them. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my jewelry?" It was Mrs. Smith, the teacher. She had left her jewelry in the sandbox for her students to find. She looked angry and surprised. + +Lily and Tom dropped the necklace and the ring and ran away. They were scared and sorry. They had taken the teacher's jewelry. + +They ran back to their house and hid under the bed. They still had the map with them. They looked at the map and saw that it was not a real map. It was a page from a storybook. It had a title that said "The Adventure of Pirate Pete and Pirate Polly". It had words that they could not read. + +They realized that they had made a big mistake. They had followed a fake map and taken a real treasure. + +They felt bad and ashamed. They decided to return the jewelry and say sorry to the teacher. They hoped that she would forgive them and let them play pirates again. They learned that maps are not always true and that treasures are not always theirs. +Ben and Lily went to the farm with their mom and dad. They saw cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. They liked to pet the animals and feed them grass and corn. + +"Look, mom, the cow is giving milk!" Ben said, pointing at the bucket under the cow. + +"Yes, dear, that's where we get milk for our cereal and cheese," mom said, smiling. + +Lily wanted to see the pigs. She ran to the pigpen and saw the pigs rolling in the mud. She thought they looked funny and dirty. + +"Can I touch them, dad?" she asked. + +"Sure, but be careful, they might bite," dad said, holding her hand. + +Lily reached out and touched a pig's snout. It was wet and cold. She felt something slimy on her fingers. She looked and saw it was pig snot. + +"Ew, gross!" she shouted, wiping her hand on her dress. + +"That's disgusting, Lily!" Ben said, laughing. + +Lily ran to the faucet and washed her hand. She did not like the pigs anymore. She thought they were nasty. + +"Let's go see the chickens, they are nicer," she said to Ben. + +"Okay, but don't touch their poop," Ben said, following her. + +They went to the chicken coop and saw the chickens pecking at the ground. They heard them cluck and flap their wings. They saw some eggs in a basket. + +"Can we take some eggs home, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey, we can make scrambled eggs for breakfast tomorrow," mom said, picking up some eggs. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They liked the farm, except for the pigs. They thought the pigs were disgusting. +Anna was hungry. She wanted to eat her lunch. She had a pink lunch box with a picture of a bunny on it. She opened her lunch box and saw a sandwich, a banana and a cookie. She smiled. + +"Look, Mommy, I have a cookie!" she said. + +"That's good, Anna. You can have your cookie after you eat your sandwich and your banana," Mommy said. + +Anna nodded. She liked cookies, but she also liked sandwiches and bananas. She took a bite of her sandwich. It had cheese and ham inside. It was yummy. + +"Can I have some juice, Mommy?" she asked. + +"Sure, Anna. Here you go," Mommy said. She gave Anna a pink cup with a straw. It had apple juice inside. Anna drank some juice. It was sweet and cold. + +"Thank you, Mommy," she said. + +"You're welcome, Anna. You're a good girl," Mommy said. She kissed Anna on the cheek. + +Anna finished her sandwich and her banana. She was full and happy. She opened her lunch box again and took out her cookie. It had chocolate chips on it. It was crunchy and soft. + +"Can I share my cookie with you, Mommy?" she asked. + +"Of course, Anna. That's very nice of you," Mommy said. + +Anna broke her cookie in half and gave one piece to Mommy. They both ate their cookie and smiled. + +"I love you, Mommy," Anna said. + +"I love you, too, Anna," Mommy said. They hugged and cleaned up their lunch. It was a good day. +Lily liked to play with her neighbor Sam. They had many toys and games in their yards. One day, they decided to have a picnic with their dolls and stuffed animals. They brought some bread, cheese, and fruit from their homes. + +But Sam also brought a bottle of hot sauce. He liked spicy food very much. He thought it would be fun to put some hot sauce on Lily's cheese. He did not tell her. He just smiled and gave her the cheese. + +Lily took a big bite of the cheese. She felt a fire in her mouth. It was very spicy and hurt her tongue. She spit out the cheese and cried. "Ow, ow, ow! What did you do, Sam? That was mean!" + +Sam laughed. He thought it was funny to see Lily cry. He said, "It was just a joke, Lily. Don't be a baby. It's only hot sauce. I like it a lot. Here, have some more." + +Lily was angry and sad. She did not like Sam's joke. She did not like hot sauce. She did not want to play with Sam anymore. She grabbed her dolls and stuffed animals and ran to her house. She told her mom what Sam did. Her mom hugged her and gave her some water and ice cream. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Sam was not nice to you. He should not have tricked you. Maybe he will say sorry later. But you don't have to play with him if you don't want to. You can play with someone else who is kind and respectful." + +Lily felt better. She thanked her mom and ate her ice cream. She decided to play with her other neighbor, Anna, who was sweet and gentle. She hoped Sam would learn his lesson and be a better friend. +Sara was eager to go to the park with her mom. She loved to swing and slide and play with her friends. She put on her pink coat and her blue hat and ran to the door. + +"Wait, Sara, you need to hold my hand," her mom said. "The street is busy and we have to be careful." + +Sara nodded and grabbed her mom's hand. She trusted her mom to keep her safe and happy. They walked together and crossed the street. + +At the park, Sara saw a big tree with shiny lights and colorful balls. She pointed and said, "Look, mom, what is that?" + +"That is a Christmas tree, Sara," her mom said. "It is a special tree that people decorate to celebrate a special day." + +"What is the special day?" Sara asked. + +"It is the day when we remember the birth of Jesus, who is God's son and our friend," her mom said. "He came to earth as a baby and grew up to teach us how to love and be kind. He also sent us his angels to watch over us and help us." + +"Angels?" Sara said. "What are angels?" + +"Angels are God's messengers and helpers," her mom said. "They have wings and can fly and sing. They are very beautiful and good. Sometimes they visit people and tell them good news or comfort them." + +"Can I see an angel?" Sara asked. + +"Maybe, Sara, if you pray and listen with your heart," her mom said. "But you don't have to see them to know they are there. You can feel their presence and their love." + +Sara smiled and hugged her mom. She felt warm and happy. She wanted to learn more about Jesus and his angels. She said, "Thank you, mom, for telling me about the special day and the angels. I love you." + +"I love you too, Sara," her mom said. "You are my angel." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different shapes and colors. They can make towers, houses, cars and animals with the blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a big castle with all the blocks. They work hard and have fun. They use many square blocks to make the walls and the doors. They use colorful blocks to make the windows and the flags. They are proud of their castle. + +But then, Tom comes. Tom is not nice. He likes to break things. He sees the castle and wants to destroy it. He runs towards the castle and pushes it with his hands. The blocks fall down and make a loud noise. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They shout at Tom. "Why did you do that? That was our castle! We worked hard to make it! You are mean!" + +Tom does not care. He laughs and tries to run away. But he does not see a block on the floor. He stumbles on the block and falls down. He hurts his knee and his elbow. He cries and says "Ow, ow, ow!" + +Anna and Ben see Tom crying. They feel sorry for him. They go to him and help him get up. They give him a band-aid and a hug. They say "We are sorry you got hurt. But you should not break things that are not yours. That is not nice. You should ask before you touch. You should share and play nicely. Then you can have fun and make friends." + +Tom feels ashamed. He says "I am sorry I broke your castle. That was not nice. I was jealous of your castle. It was so big and pretty. Can I help you make it again? Can I play with you?" + +Anna and Ben smile and nod. They say "Yes, you can. We can make a bigger and prettier castle together. We can use more shapes and colors. We can be friends." + +They all go back to the blocks and start to make a new castle. They share and play nicely. They have fun and learn to respect each other. + +The moral of the story is: Do not break things that are not yours. Ask before you touch. Share and play nicely. Then you can have fun and make friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big sign that said "Treasure Hunt". They wanted to join the fun. + +"Look, Lily, we can find clues and get a prize!" Tom said. + +"What is a prize?" Lily asked. + +"A prize is something good that you get when you do something well. Like a toy or a candy," Tom explained. + +"Wow, I want a prize!" Lily said. + +They ran to the sign and saw a man with a hat and a map. He smiled and said, "Hello, kids, do you want to play the treasure hunt?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +"OK, here is your map. It will show you where to go and what to look for. You have to find four things: a red ball, a yellow flower, a blue bird, and a green leaf. When you find them all, bring them to me and I will give you a prize," the man said. + +"Thank you, sir!" Tom and Lily said. They took the map and started to look for the clues. + +They found the red ball under a slide, the yellow flower in a bush, the blue bird on a branch, and the green leaf on the ground. They were very happy and proud. They ran back to the man with the hat and showed him what they found. + +"Wow, you did it! You are very smart and fast. You deserve a prize," the man said. He opened a wide box and let them choose what they wanted. There were many toys and candies inside. + +Tom and Lily looked at the box with wide eyes. They could not believe how many things there were. They thanked the man and picked their prizes. Tom chose a car and Lily chose a doll. They hugged their prizes and smiled. + +They had a lot of fun playing the treasure hunt. The man with the hat was very kind. He provided them with a map, clues, and prizes. Tom and Lily learned new words and saw new things. They were very happy. +Tom and Lily like to play in the park. They skip and run and laugh. They see a big pile of junk near the fence. It has old cans, boxes, and toys. + +"Look, Lily, junk!" Tom says. He runs to the pile and picks up a can. He shakes it and hears something inside. + +"What is it, Tom?" Lily asks. She skips to the pile and picks up a box. She opens it and sees a doll. + +"It is a can with rocks, Lily. Listen!" Tom says. He shakes the can again and makes a loud noise. + +"It is a doll, Tom. Look!" Lily says. She shows him the doll. It has a blue dress and yellow hair. + +"Wow, Lily, a doll! Can I see?" Tom says. He puts down the can and takes the doll. He looks at it and smiles. + +"Sure, Tom, you can see. Can I see the can?" Lily says. She puts down the box and takes the can. She shakes it and makes a loud noise. + +They trade the can and the doll and play with them. They think they are fun and easy. They do not know they are junk. They are happy. +Lily loved to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes on her papers. She wanted to show her drawings to her mommy and daddy. She asked them, "Can I put my drawings on the wall?" + +Her mommy and daddy smiled and said, "Yes, you can. You can display your drawings on the wall. That means you can make them look nice and everyone can see them." + +Lily was very happy. She took some tape and stuck her drawings on the wall. She made a big rainbow, a sun, a flower, and a cat. She looked at her wall and said, "Wow, it is so pretty! I like my drawings. Do you like them, mommy and daddy?" + +Her mommy and daddy hugged her and said, "We love them, Lily. They are adorable. That means they are very cute and sweet. You are a very good artist. You make us proud." + +Lily felt warm and proud. She said, "Thank you, mommy and daddy. I love you. Can we take a picture of my wall?" + +Her mommy and daddy said, "Of course, we can. Let's take a picture of you and your wall. Then we can display it on the fridge. That means we can put it on the door of the big box where we keep the food. Then we can see it every day." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She posed with her wall and her mommy and daddy took a picture. They put it on the fridge and said, "Look, Lily, now you have two displays. One on the wall and one on the fridge. You are amazing." + +Lily clapped and said, "Yay, I am amazing. And you are amazing too, mommy and daddy. I love you and I love my displays." +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with a ball in the park. They throw the ball to each other and catch it. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown. It has a long tail and big ears. It runs fast and barks loud. Tom and Jen are scared of the dog. + +"Drop the ball!" Jen says to Tom. "The dog wants the ball!" + +Tom drops the ball on the grass. The dog sees the ball and runs to it. It picks up the ball with its mouth and shakes it. The ball is wet and dirty. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom says to the dog. "Give it back!" + +The dog does not listen. It runs away with the ball. Tom and Jen chase the dog. They run and run, but the dog is faster. They cannot catch the dog. + +They see a man in the park. The man has a leash in his hand. The leash is tight. The man is the dog's owner. + +"Stop, stop!" the man says to the dog. "Drop the ball!" + +The dog stops and drops the ball. The man picks up the ball and gives it to Tom and Jen. He says he is sorry. He says the dog likes to play with balls. + +Tom and Jen say thank you. They take the ball and go back to their game. They are happy. They are not scared of the dog anymore. They are friends with the dog. +Lily liked to play with shapes. She had a box of shapes that she could put on a board. She had circles, squares, triangles and stars. She liked to make pictures with the shapes. She liked to make houses, flowers, animals and cars. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a rocket. She looked for a triangle to make the top of the rocket. But she could not find any triangles in her box. She looked under the sofa, under the table, under the bed. She could not find any triangles. She was sad. + +She asked her big brother Tom if he had seen any triangles. Tom said he had one triangle. He showed her his triangle. It was big and red and shiny. It was a sticker. He had got it from school for being good at math. He said he was going to put it on his book. + +Lily wanted the triangle. She thought it would make a perfect rocket. She asked Tom if she could have it. Tom said no. He said it was his triangle and he liked it. He said she could not have it. He said she had to find her own triangle. + +Lily was angry. She waited for Tom to go to the bathroom. Then she ran to his room. She saw his book on his desk. She saw his triangle on his book. She grabbed the triangle. She pulled it hard. She wanted to take it to her board. + +But the triangle was strong. It did not come off the book. It stuck to the book. It ripped the book. Lily heard a loud noise. She looked at the book. She saw a big hole in the book. She saw Tom's name on the book. She saw Tom's face on the door. He was back from the bathroom. He saw the book. He saw the triangle. He saw Lily. He was mad. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings. They go very high and feel the wind. + +One day, they see a big bubble machine. It makes many bubbles. The bubbles are shiny and float in the air. Tom and Mia want to catch the bubbles. They run to the machine. + +"Wow, look at the bubbles!" Tom says. + +"They are so pretty!" Mia says. + +They reach out their hands and try to grab the bubbles. But the bubbles pop when they touch them. Tom and Mia giggle. They like the popping sound. + +They see a man near the machine. He has a bottle of soap. He pours some soap into the machine. He says, "This is powerful soap. It makes the best bubbles. Do you want to try?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, please!" + +The man gives them each a wand. It has a circle at the end. He says, "Dip the wand in the soap. Then blow gently. You will make your own bubbles." + +Tom and Mia do what the man says. They dip the wand in the soap. They blow gently. They make their own bubbles. Their bubbles are big and colorful. They are happy. + +They thank the man and go back to the swings. They swing with their bubbles. They have fun. They are friends. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. But today, the park is very cold and white. It is winter, the season of snow and ice. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Sara says. She picks up some snow and rolls it into a big ball. + +"OK!" Ben says. He rolls another ball and puts it on top of Sara's ball. They find a carrot, a hat and some sticks for the snowman's face and arms. + +"Look, our snowman is done!" Sara says. She smiles and hugs Ben. + +But then, they hear a loud bark. A big dog is running towards them. The dog looks angry and hungry. Sara and Ben are fearful. They run away from the snowman and the dog. + +"Help, help!" they cry. + +A man sees them and comes to help. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog and puts a leash on him. + +"I'm sorry, kids. He is not a bad dog, he just likes to play. But he can be too rough sometimes. Are you OK?" the man says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They are still scared, but they are glad the man is nice. + +"Thank you, mister. But we don't want to play with your dog. He is too big and fast for us," Sara says. + +"I understand. Maybe you can play with a smaller and gentler dog. I have a friend who has a puppy. He is very cute and friendly. Do you want to meet him?" the man says. + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They like puppies. They are not fearful of puppies. + +"OK, we want to meet him. Where is he?" Ben says. + +"He is at my house, not far from here. I can take you there, if you want. But first, you have to ask your parents. They need to know where you are going," the man says. + +Sara and Ben agree. They run to their parents, who are sitting on a bench. They tell them about the man, the dog and the puppy. Their parents say yes, they can go with the man, but they have to be careful and come back soon. + +"Thank you, mommy and daddy. We will be back soon. We want to see the puppy," Sara and Ben say. + +They run back to the man. He smiles and takes them to his house. He shows them the puppy. The puppy is brown and fluffy. He wags his tail and licks their faces. Sara and Ben laugh and pet him. They like the puppy. They are not fearful of him. + +The man says, "His name is Spot. He is very playful and sweet. He likes to cuddle and fetch. Do you want to play with him?" + +"Yes, yes, we want to play with him!" Sara and Ben say. + +They play with Spot for a while. They throw a ball and he brings it back. They give him a bone and he chews it happily. They hug him and he snuggles with them. + +They have a lot of fun. They forget about the cold and the snow and the big dog. They are happy. + +They thank the man and say goodbye to Spot. They say they will come back another day to play with him again. The man says he will be glad to see them again. He says he likes them. He says they are good kids. + +He says, "I recommend you to come back in spring. It is a nice season. The snow will melt and the flowers will bloom. The park will be green and colorful. You will like it." + +Sara and Ben say they will come back in spring. They say they like spring. They say they like the man and Spot. + +They run back to their parents. They tell them about their adventure. They tell them about the big dog, the nice man and the cute puppy. They tell them they want to come back in spring. + +Their parents are happy. They hug them and say they are proud of them. They say they are brave and kind. + +They say, "We love you, Sara and Ben. You are our favorite kids." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a lot of toys, but they did not like to share. They always wanted the same toy, and they would fight over it. One day, they found a big box in the attic. It had a lock on it, and a key. They wondered what was inside. + +Tom grabbed the key and ran to the box. He wanted to open it first. Lily was jealous. She wanted to see what was inside too. She ran after Tom and tried to take the key from him. They pulled and pushed and yelled. The key fell out of Tom's hand and rolled under the bed. + +They both crawled under the bed to get the key. But they were too late. The key was gone. A giant hand had picked it up. It was their dad. He had heard the noise and came to see what was going on. He was not happy. + +He held the key and looked at Tom and Lily. They looked at him and felt scared. He said, "What are you doing here? This is not your box. This is my box. It has my old toys from when I was a kid. You are not allowed to touch it. You have your own toys. You should share them and play nicely. Or else, I will lock them all away." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They did not want to lose their toys. They said, "We are sorry, dad. We were curious. We will not touch your box again. We will share our toys and play nicely. Please do not lock them away." + +Dad smiled and said, "That's good. I forgive you. But you have to promise me. And you have to show me. Come on, let's go downstairs and play with your toys. And maybe, if you are good, I will show you what is in my box someday." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "We promise. We will be good. Thank you, dad." They hugged him and followed him downstairs. They played with their toys and shared them. They did not fight anymore. They were happy. And they wondered what was in dad's box. Maybe it was a giant toy. +Lily liked to help her mom with the laundry. She put the dirty clothes in the big basket and carried it to the washing machine. She pushed the buttons and watched the water fill up. She liked the bubbles and the noise. + +"Can I help you hang the clothes?" she asked her mom. + +"Of course, sweetie. You are such a good helper," her mom said. She gave Lily some clothespins and showed her how to clip the clothes on the line. Lily tried to reach the high ones, but she was too small. + +"I wish I could grow taller," she said. + +"You will, honey. You are growing every day. You just need some time and some food and some sleep," her mom said. She lifted Lily up and helped her hang a shirt. + +Lily smiled. She liked being up high. She saw the sun and the birds and the flowers. She felt the wind on her face. + +"Look, mom. I'm big now," she said. + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her cheek. + +"Yes, you are. And I'm so proud of you," she said. +Sara likes to write. She writes with crayons on paper. She writes her name, and the names of her friends. She writes big and small, and in many colors. + +One day, Sara goes to the zoo with her mom. She sees many animals. She sees lions, and monkeys, and elephants. She likes the animals. She wants to write about them. + +She asks her mom for a paper and a crayon. Her mom gives her a paper and a blue crayon. Sara writes "ZOO" on the paper. Then she draws a lion, and a monkey, and an elephant. + +She sees a cell near the lion. She asks her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom says, "That is a cell. It is where the lion sleeps. It is like his home." + +Sara says, "But it is so small. And it has bars. The lion cannot run, or play, or see his friends. He must be sad." + +Her mom says, "Yes, it is sad. The lion needs more space, and more freedom. He needs a compassionate zookeeper, who cares about him, and helps him." + +Sara says, "I want to be a compassionate zookeeper. I want to help the lion, and the other animals. I want to make them happy." + +She writes "I LOVE LION" on the paper. She shows it to the lion. The lion looks at her, and roars softly. Sara smiles. She thinks the lion likes her writing. She hopes he feels a little better. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They care for each other. They share their toys and snacks. + +One day, they see a big, red ball in the sky. It is the sunset. They think it is pretty. They want to watch it. + +"Let's sit on the bench and look at the ball," Tom says. + +"OK," Anna says. They run to the bench. + +But there is a problem. There is only one bench. And there is another boy on the bench. He is big and mean. He does not want to share. + +"Go away!" he says to Tom and Anna. "This is my bench. I want to see the ball." + +Tom and Anna are sad and scared. They do not know what to do. + +"Please, can we sit with you?" Tom asks. "We can be friends. We can all see the ball." + +"No!" the boy says. "This is my bench. You are not my friends. You are small and silly." + +He pushes Tom and Anna away. They fall on the grass. They hurt their knees. They cry. + +The boy laughs. He is not nice. He does not care. + +But then, something happens. The ball in the sky starts to go down. It goes behind the trees. It is gone. + +The boy is surprised. He is angry. He wanted to see the ball. + +"Where is the ball?" he says. "I want the ball. Come back, ball!" + +He jumps off the bench. He runs after the ball. He does not see where he is going. + +He trips on a rock. He falls on the ground. He hurts his nose. He cries. + +Tom and Anna see him. They are ready. They are brave. They are kind. + +They go to him. They help him up. They give him a tissue. They say sorry. + +The boy is confused. He is ashamed. He says sorry too. + +"Thank you," he says. "You are nice. You care. Can we be friends?" + +Tom and Anna smile. They nod. They say yes. + +They hug. They are friends. They do not need the ball. They have each other. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide, a swing, and a rope. The rope is new and modern. It has many colors and knots. + +"Look, a rope!" Anna says. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK!" Ben says. They run to the rope. They take turns to pull it, swing it, and wrap it around themselves. + +They have fun with the rope. But then, a boy comes. He is bigger and older than Anna and Ben. He has a mean face. + +"That's my rope!" he says. "Give it to me!" + +"No, it's not!" Anna says. "We found it here!" + +"Too bad!" the boy says. He grabs the rope and tries to take it away. + +Anna and Ben hold on to the rope. They do not want to lose it. They pull hard. The boy pulls harder. + +"Stop it!" Ben says. "You are not nice!" + +"Pay me, then!" the boy says. "Pay me two cookies and I will let you have the rope!" + +Anna and Ben do not have any cookies. They only have some grapes and crackers. They do not want to pay the boy. They think he is greedy and rude. + +They keep pulling the rope. The boy keeps pulling too. They make a lot of noise. + +A lady hears them. She is a teacher. She works in the park. She comes to see what is wrong. + +"What's going on here?" she asks. "Why are you fighting over the rope?" + +The boy, Anna, and Ben tell her their stories. The lady listens. She shakes her head. + +"This is not how you play with the rope," she says. "The rope is for everyone to share and enjoy. It is not for one person to own or to sell. You have to be kind and fair with each other." + +She takes the rope from the boy. She gives it back to Anna and Ben. She tells the boy to apologize and to join them in playing. She tells Anna and Ben to forgive and to invite him. + +The boy says he is sorry. He feels ashamed. Anna and Ben say it is OK. They feel generous. They ask him to play with them. + +The boy smiles. He says yes. They all play with the rope. They make friends. They have fun. + +The lady watches them. She smiles too. She is glad. She thinks the rope is a good toy. It is modern and colorful. It is also a good teacher. It teaches them how to share and care. +Ben was scared of the barber. He did not like the loud noise of the scissors and the machine. He did not like the smell of the soap and the spray. He did not like the heavy cloth that the barber put on him. + +"Ben, it is time to get a haircut," his mom said. "You have too much hair on your head. It is hot and messy." + +Ben shook his head. He hid under the table. He did not want to go. + +"Please, Ben, don't be afraid," his mom said. "The barber is nice and gentle. He will make you look handsome and cool. He will give you a sticker and a candy when he is done." + +Ben peeked out from the table. He saw his mom smile. He saw his teddy bear in her hand. He loved his teddy bear. He crawled out from the table. He took his teddy bear. He hugged it tight. + +"Okay, mom, I will go," he said. "But can I bring my teddy bear?" + +"Of course, you can," his mom said. "Let's go together." + +They walked to the barber shop. Ben saw the barber. He was a big man with a friendly face. He had a red and white pole outside his door. He had a chair that could go up and down. + +"Hello, Ben," the barber said. "Are you ready for a haircut?" + +Ben nodded. He climbed on the chair. He held his teddy bear. The barber put the heavy cloth on him. He combed his hair. He picked up the scissors. + +"Don't worry, Ben," the barber said. "I will be quick and careful. You can relax and watch the TV. There is a cartoon on." + +Ben looked at the TV. He saw a funny dog and a cat. They were chasing each other. They made him laugh. He forgot about the scissors and the machine. He relaxed and enjoyed the show. + +The barber finished his work. He took off the heavy cloth. He showed Ben a mirror. Ben saw his new haircut. He liked it. He looked handsome and cool. + +"Wow, Ben, you look great," the barber said. "You were very brave and good. Here is a sticker and a candy for you." + +Ben smiled. He thanked the barber. He took the sticker and the candy. He put the sticker on his teddy bear. He shared the candy with his mom. + +"Thank you, mom, for taking me to the barber," he said. "It was not so bad. It was fun." + +"You're welcome, Ben," his mom said. "I'm proud of you. You did a great job." +Lily was a clever girl who liked to learn new things. She wanted to ride a bike like her big brother, but she was scared of falling. Her mom and dad bought her a bike with four wheels, so she could practice. + +One day, Lily's brother said, "Let's go to the park and ride our bikes. You can do it, Lily. You are clever and brave." He encouraged her to try. Lily put on her helmet and followed him. + +At the park, Lily saw other kids riding bikes with two wheels. They looked fast and fun. She wanted to be like them. She asked her brother, "Can you teach me how to ride a bike with two wheels?" + +Her brother smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. I will help you. But you have to listen to me and trust yourself. You can do it, Lily. You are clever and brave." He encouraged her again. + +He took off the two extra wheels from Lily's bike and held the back of her seat. He told her to pedal and balance. Lily felt nervous, but she tried. She pedaled and balanced. She felt the wind on her face and the sun on her hair. She felt happy and proud. She opened her mouth and shouted, "I'm riding a bike! I'm riding a bike!" + +Her brother let go of her seat and ran beside her. He clapped and cheered. He said, "You did it, Lily! You are riding a bike! You are clever and brave!" He encouraged her some more. + +Lily smiled and thanked her brother. She said, "You are a good brother. You helped me and encouraged me. You are clever and kind." She hugged him. + +They rode their bikes together and had fun. They were clever and brave. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. Lily was older than Tom, and sometimes she was bossy. She told Tom what to do and where to go. + +One day, they saw a big bin near the swings. It was full of old things, like cans and papers and boxes. Lily wanted to see what was inside. She said to Tom, "Come on, let's look in the bin. Maybe we can find something fun." + +Tom was not sure. He said, "No, Lily, we should not look in the bin. It is dirty and smelly and not for us. Mommy and Daddy would be mad if we did that." + +But Lily did not listen. She said, "Don't be silly, Tom. It is just a bin. There is nothing to be scared of. I am older and I know better. You do what I say." + +She climbed on the bin and tried to open the lid. But the bin was too high and the lid was too heavy. Lily lost her balance and slipped. She fell off the bin and landed on the ground. She hurt her knee and her elbow and her head. She started to cry. + +Tom ran to her and helped her up. He said, "Oh, Lily, are you okay? I am sorry you slipped. You have a big boo-boo. Let me get you a band-aid." + +He took her to the bench and gave her a band-aid from his backpack. He put it on her knee and hugged her. He said, "It is okay, Lily. I am not mad at you. But next time, please don't be so bossy. We can play together and have fun without looking in the bin." + +Lily said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I am sorry I was so bossy. You are right, we don't need to look in the bin. We have each other and that is enough." + +They smiled and hugged and went back to play. They had fun and forgot about the bin. They learned to be nice and share and listen. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big red scale in the park. The scale can tell how heavy you are. + +"Look, a scale!" Anna says. "Let's try it!" + +They take turns to stand on the scale. The scale shows a number. Anna is 15 and Ben is 17. + +"I am heavier than you!" Ben says. He laughs. + +Anna feels sad. She wants to be heavier too. She sees a big rock near the scale. She has an idea. + +She picks up the rock and hides it behind her back. She stands on the scale again. The scale shows 21. + +"Ha! Now I am heavier than you!" Anna says. She smiles. + +Ben is confused. He looks at the scale. He sees the rock behind Anna's back. He knows she is cheating. + +"That's not fair!" Ben says. "You stole the rock! You have to put it back!" + +Anna feels ashamed. She knows she did something wrong. She puts the rock back. She says sorry to Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was silly. I don't need to be heavier than you. We are friends." Anna says. + +Ben forgives her. He hugs her. They are friends again. + +They play with the scale some more. They have fun. They don't care how heavy they are. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play with coins. They have a big jar of coins that they find in the sofa, in the car, and sometimes on the street. They like to look at the coins and see the different pictures and numbers on them. + +One day, they find a very special coin. It is shiny and bright, and has a star on it. Anna thinks it is brilliant. She wants to keep it for herself. Ben thinks it is brilliant too. He wants to keep it for himself. They start to argue and pull the coin. + +"Give me the coin, it is mine!" Anna says. + +"No, give me the coin, it is mine!" Ben says. + +They tug and tug, but the coin does not move. It is stuck in their hands. They get angry and sad. They do not want to share the coin. + +They hear a voice behind them. It is their mom. She sees them fighting over the coin. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing, Anna and Ben?" she asks. "Why are you fighting over a coin?" + +Anna and Ben stop tugging. They look at their mom. They feel ashamed. + +"We found a brilliant coin, mom," Anna says. "But we both want it." + +"We do not want to share it, mom," Ben says. "It is too special." + +Their mom smiles. She has an idea. + +"Come with me, Anna and Ben," she says. "I have something to show you." + +She takes them to the living room. She points to the floor. There is a big blanket on the floor. It is covered with coins. There are coins of all kinds and colors. There are coins with stars, coins with animals, coins with letters, coins with faces. There are more coins than Anna and Ben can count. + +"Wow!" Anna and Ben say. "Look at all the coins!" + +"These are your coins, Anna and Ben," their mom says. "You can play with them as much as you want. But you have to share them. And you have to be kind to each other. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They feel sorry for fighting. They hug their mom and say thank you. They let go of the brilliant coin. They do not need it anymore. They have so many coins to play with. + +They lie down on the blanket. They make patterns and shapes with the coins. They tell stories and jokes with the coins. They have fun and laugh with the coins. They are happy and friendly with each other. They love their coins. And they love their mom. +Anna likes to eat avocado. She thinks it is yummy and green. She likes to scoop it with a spoon and put it in her mouth. Sometimes she shares it with her teddy bear, who also likes avocado. + +One day, Anna's mom gives her a big avocado. She says, "This is a special treat for you, Anna. You can enjoy it after lunch. But be careful, there is a big seed inside. Do not eat the seed, it is hard and not good for you." + +Anna says, "Thank you, mom. I will be careful. I love avocado!" + +After lunch, Anna takes the avocado and her teddy bear to the garden. She finds a shady spot under a tree and sits down. She cuts the avocado in half with a plastic knife. She sees the big seed inside. She remembers what her mom said. She does not eat the seed. She puts it aside. + +She scoops some avocado with her spoon and eats it. She says, "Mmm, this is so good. I enjoy this avocado very much." She gives some to her teddy bear. He says, "Thank you, Anna. I enjoy this avocado too." + +They eat and eat until the avocado is gone. They are full and happy. They lie down on the grass and look at the sky. They see clouds and birds and a big sun. They smile and hug each other. They enjoy the garden and the day. +Sara liked to make things with her yarn and needle. She could make hats, scarves, and dolls. She learned how to join pieces of yarn with a stitch. A stitch was a loop that held the yarn together. She was very good at making stitches. + +One day, her brother Tom came to her room. He saw her making a doll. He said, "What are you doing, Sara?" + +"I am making a doll for my friend. She has a birthday soon. Do you want to help me?" Sara said. + +Tom nodded. He liked to help his sister. He said, "What can I do?" + +Sara gave him some yarn and a needle. She said, "You can make the hair for the doll. You have to join the yarn with stitches. Like this." She showed him how to make a stitch. + +Tom tried to make a stitch. He poked the needle through the yarn. He pulled the yarn. He made a loop. He said, "I did it! I made a stitch!" + +Sara smiled. She said, "Good job, Tom! You are a fast learner. Now make more stitches and join them together. Then we can sew the hair to the doll's head." + +Tom and Sara worked together. They made the hair, the eyes, the nose, and the mouth for the doll. They sewed them to the doll's body. They filled the doll with cotton. They made a dress and a hat for the doll. They gave the doll a name. They called her Lily. + +They looked at their doll. They were very proud. They said, "Wow, she is so pretty! She is the best doll ever! Our friend will love her!" + +They hugged the doll. They hugged each other. They had fun making the doll. They used their yarn, their needle, and their stitches. They made something impressive. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big dog named Max. Max is friendly and fun. + +One day, Tim and Jen see a post in the garden. It is brown and long. They think it is a stick. They want to play with it. They run to the post and pick it up. + +But the post is not a stick. It is a poo. A big poo from Max. Tim and Jen smell the poo. It is disgusting. They drop the poo and scream. They are dirty and smelly. + +Max hears them scream. He runs to them and licks them. He thinks they are playing. He is happy. Tim and Jen are not happy. They push Max away. They cry. + +Mum hears them cry. She comes to the garden and sees the poo. She knows what happened. She is not angry. She is sorry. She takes Tim and Jen to the bathroom. She washes them and gives them clean clothes. She tells them to stay away from the poo. She tells them to love Max. He is a good dog. He did not mean to make a mess. + +Tim and Jen say sorry to Mum. They say sorry to Max. They hug him and pat him. They learn a new word. Poo. They do not like poo. They like sticks. They go back to the garden and look for sticks. They play with Max. They are happy. +Lily was a very obedient girl. She always did what her mom and dad told her to do. She brushed her teeth, ate her vegetables, and went to bed on time. She had a big clock in her room that rang every hour. She liked to listen to the clock and count the rings. + +One night, Lily had a bad dream. She dreamed that a scary monster was chasing her in the dark. She woke up and felt very afraid. She wanted to run to her mom and dad, but she remembered that they told her not to get out of bed unless it was an emergency. She looked at the clock and saw that it was almost midnight. She thought, maybe if I wait for the clock to ring, the monster will go away. + +She hugged her teddy bear and closed her eyes. She tried to think of happy things, like flowers, rainbows, and cupcakes. She heard the clock tick and tock. She waited and waited for the clock to ring. But the clock did not ring. It was broken. + +Lily felt more scared. She wondered if the monster was still there. She opened her eyes and saw a shadow on the wall. She screamed and cried. She heard her mom and dad run to her room. They turned on the light and saw Lily sobbing on her bed. + +"What's wrong, sweetie?" her mom asked. + +"The clock, the clock, it didn't ring!" Lily said. + +Her dad looked at the clock and saw that it had stopped. He picked it up and shook it. He heard something rattle inside. He opened the back of the clock and found a marble. He smiled and said, "Look, Lily, someone put a marble in your clock. That's why it didn't ring. It was a prank." + +Lily looked at the marble and recognized it. It was her brother's marble. He liked to play tricks on her. She felt angry and said, "That's not funny, that's mean!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, honey, we'll talk to your brother in the morning. He shouldn't have done that. But you know what? You were very obedient. You stayed in your bed and tried to be brave. We're very proud of you." + +Lily felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you." + +They kissed her goodnight and tucked her in. They fixed the clock and put it back on the wall. They said, "Sleep tight, Lily. The clock will ring again." + +Lily smiled and said, "Goodnight, clock. Please ring loud and clear." + +The clock ticked and tocked. Lily fell asleep and dreamed of happy things. The clock rang at one o'clock. Lily did not hear it. She was too fast asleep. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box. They pretend the box is a bus. They go on a tour with the bus. + +"Where are we going?" Sara asks. + +"We are going to the zoo," Tom says. "We will see lions and monkeys and bears." + +"Wow, that sounds fun!" Sara says. "Can we feed them?" + +"Sure, we can feed them carrots and bananas and honey," Tom says. + +They make noises like the animals. They have a lot of fun. + +After the tour, they stop the bus. They get out of the box. They see a big cake on the table. It has candles and flowers and frosting. + +"Look, it's a cake for us!" Sara says. + +"Who made it?" Tom asks. + +"Mommy and Daddy," Sara says. "They say it's a special day. They say we can marry each other." + +"Really?" Tom says. "What does that mean?" + +"It means we can share the cake and hug and kiss and be happy," Sara says. + +"OK, I like that," Tom says. + +They put on hats and rings and say "I do". They cut the cake and eat it. It is very sweet and yummy. But it is also very spicy. They make faces and drink water. + +"Who put pepper in the cake?" Sara asks. + +"Mommy and Daddy," Tom says. "They say it's a joke. They say they love us and they are proud of us." + +They laugh and hug and kiss. They are happy. They are married. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big boat that could float on water. They took their boat to the sea, where the waves were wild and the wind was strong. + +"Let me play with the boat!" Ben said to Sam. "You had it for a long time!" + +"No, it's my turn!" Sam said to Ben. "You can play with it later!" + +They started to pull the boat from each other, and they did not see the big wave that came. The wave took the boat away from their hands, and they could not catch it. The boat was lost in the sea. + +Ben and Sam were very sad. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had shared the boat, instead of fighting over it. + +A kind fisherman saw them and felt sorry for them. He had a small boat that he used to catch fish. He came to them and said, "Hello, boys. Why are you crying?" + +"We lost our boat in the sea," Ben said. "It was our favorite toy." + +"That's too bad," the fisherman said. "But maybe I can help you. I have a small boat that you can play with. But you have to share it, and be careful with the waves." + +"Thank you, sir," Sam said. "We will share it, and we will be careful. We learned our lesson." + +The fisherman gave them his small boat, and they thanked him again. They played with the boat, and they took turns to hold it. They had fun, and they did not fight. They learned to share, and to be grateful. +Sam and Mia are playing in the kitchen. They see a big knife on the table. It is shiny and has a sharp edge. + +"Look, a knife!" Sam says. "I want to touch it." + +"No, Sam, don't!" Mia says. "It is sharp. It can hurt you. Mommy says we can't play with knives." + +But Sam does not listen. He reaches for the knife. He wants to cut some butter for his toast. He thinks it will be fun. + +He grabs the knife and tries to slice the butter. But the knife is too sharp. It slips and cuts his finger. Sam feels a lot of pain. He drops the knife and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam screams. "My finger is bleeding!" + +Mia hears Sam's cry. She runs to him and sees his finger. It has a red line on it. She is scared. + +"Sam, what did you do?" Mia asks. "You cut yourself with the knife. You are silly. You should have listened to me." + +She hugs Sam and tries to calm him down. She gets a napkin and wraps it around his finger. She hopes it will stop the bleeding. + +"Shh, shh, shh," Mia says. "It's okay, Sam. I'm here. We will tell Mommy. She will make it better." + +Sam stops crying. He feels sorry. He knows he made a mistake. He hugs Mia back. He is glad she is his sister. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Sam says. "You are right. I shouldn't have played with the knife. It is sharp and dangerous. I won't do it again." + +Mia smiles. She forgives Sam. She loves him. + +They hear Mommy coming. They tell her what happened. Mommy is not happy. She scolds Sam for being naughty. She cleans his finger and puts a band-aid on it. She tells him to be careful next time. She also tells Mia to be a good helper. She gives them both a kiss. + +Sam and Mia say sorry to Mommy. They promise to be good. They finish their toast with butter. They are happy. They have learned a lesson. They know that knives are sharp and fierce. They know that they should not play with them. They know that they should listen to Mommy and Mia. They know that they love each other. +Jen and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big box near the slide. They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, they found a toy monster. It was green and furry, with big teeth and claws. + +"Wow, look at this!" Jen said. "It's a monster!" + +"Can we keep it?" Ben asked. + +They took the monster out of the box and hugged it. It felt soft and warm. They decided to name it Max. + +They played with Max for a while, until they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you kids! That's my monster!" The voice belonged to a big boy, who came running towards them. He looked angry and mean. + +He grabbed Max from Jen and Ben and pushed them away. + +"Give it back!" Jen cried. "It's ours!" + +"No, it's mine!" the big boy said. "I got it for my birthday. Someone must have taken it from my house and sent it here. It's a special monster. It can do wild things!" + +He pressed a button on Max's back. Suddenly, Max's eyes glowed red and he roared. He bit the big boy's hand and scratched his face. The big boy screamed and dropped Max. + +Jen and Ben saw their chance. They picked up Max and ran away. They hid behind a tree and hugged Max again. + +"Are you okay, Max?" Ben asked. + +Max nodded and smiled. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. + +"Thank you, Max!" Jen said. "You saved us from the bad boy!" + +They decided to take Max home and keep him as their friend. They knew he was a good monster, who only did wild things to protect them. They also wondered who sent Max to them, and why. But they didn't care. They loved Max, and Max loved them. They were happy. +Tommy loved his blanket very much. He took it everywhere with him. He slept with it, played with it, and hugged it when he was sad. His blanket was soft and blue and had stars on it. + +One day, Tommy went to visit his grandma. She was elderly and lived in a small house. She was happy to see Tommy and gave him a big hug. She said, "Hello, Tommy, how are you? Do you want some cookies?" + +Tommy said, "Yes, please, grandma. I am good. I brought my blanket with me. See?" He showed her his blanket. + +Grandma smiled and said, "That's a lovely blanket, Tommy. It looks very cozy. Can I hold it for a moment?" + +Tommy said, "Okay, grandma. But be careful. It's my favorite blanket." + +Grandma took the blanket and said, "Don't worry, Tommy. I won't hurt it. I just want to look at it. It reminds me of a blanket I had when I was a little girl. It was also soft and blue and had stars on it." + +Tommy said, "Really, grandma? Did you love your blanket too?" + +Grandma said, "Yes, Tommy, I did. I loved it very much. But one day, I lost it. I don't know what happened to it. I was very sad. I never found it again. I still miss it sometimes." + +Tommy felt sorry for his grandma. He said, "That's very sad, grandma. I'm sorry you lost your blanket. I hope you find it someday." + +Grandma said, "Thank you, Tommy. That's very kind of you. But I don't think I will find it. It's been a long time. Maybe someone else has it now. Maybe they love it too." + +Tommy thought for a moment. He looked at his blanket. He looked at his grandma. He loved his blanket. But he loved his grandma more. He said, "Grandma, I have an idea. Why don't you keep my blanket? Maybe it will make you happy. Maybe it will be like your old blanket. I can share it with you." + +Grandma was surprised and touched. She said, "Oh, Tommy, that's very sweet of you. But are you sure? You love your blanket so much. I don't want to take it from you." + +Tommy said, "I'm sure, grandma. I love you more than my blanket. You can have it. I can always get another blanket. But I can't get another grandma. You are the best grandma in the world." + +Grandma hugged Tommy and said, "Thank you, Tommy. You are the best grandson in the world. I love you more than anything. You have made me very happy. You are very generous and brave. I will take good care of your blanket. And I will always remember your kindness." + +Tommy hugged his grandma back and said, "You're welcome, grandma. I'm happy too. I hope you like my blanket. And I hope you never lose it again." + +Grandma said, "I hope so too, Tommy. I hope so too." +Tom liked to swim in the sea. He wanted to be fit and fast like a fish. He swam every day, even when it was cold and windy. He thought he could improve his skills by swimming far and deep. + +One day, he saw a big boat on the water. He was curious and wanted to see it closer. He swam towards the boat, but he did not notice the big waves and the strong current. He swam and swam, but he could not reach the boat. He was too tired and scared. + +He tried to swim back to the shore, but it was too far. He shouted for help, but no one heard him. He felt something pull his leg. It was a shark. It bit him and dragged him under the water. He could not breathe. He could not swim. He could not improve. He was gone. +Sara and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big dish on the table. It was full of yummy cake. Sara wanted some cake, but Tom said no. + +"That is Mom's dish. She made it for Dad's birthday. We cannot touch it," Tom said. + +Sara was not happy. She wanted to taste the cake. She thought Tom was scared. + +"I dare you to take a bite of the cake," Sara said. "I dare you to be brave." + +Tom was confused. He did not want to make Mom angry, but he did not want to look scared. He looked at Sara. She smiled and nodded. + +"Okay, I dare you too," Tom said. "Let's take a bite together." + +Sara and Tom grabbed a fork and stabbed the cake. They put it in their mouths. It was sweet and soft. They liked it. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was Mom. She came into the kitchen and saw them. She saw the dish and the cake. She saw the fork and their mouths. She was very angry. + +"What are you doing?" Mom yelled. "You ruined Dad's birthday cake! How could you be so naughty?" + +Sara and Tom felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They wanted to say sorry, but Mom did not listen. She sent them to their room. She said they could not have any cake or any fun. They had to stay there until Dad came home. + +Sara and Tom cried. They wished they did not dare each other. They wished they listened to Tom. They wished they left the dish alone. They learned a hard lesson. They never dared to touch Mom's dish again. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they want to do different things. One day, they find a big box in the garage. Tom wants to make a car out of the box. Lily wants to make a house out of the box. + +"Let's make a car," Tom says. "We can cut holes for the windows and draw wheels on the sides." + +"No, let's make a house," Lily says. "We can cut a door and a window and draw flowers on the walls." + +They start to argue. They pull the box from each other. The box rips in half. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily say. "Now we can't make anything." + +They sit on the floor and feel sad. They look at the two pieces of the box. + +"Maybe we can make something else," Tom says. He thinks for a moment. He has an idea. + +"I know!" he says. "We can make a rocket and a spaceship. You can have this piece and I can have that piece. We can draw stars and planets on them." + +Lily likes the idea. She smiles. + +"That sounds fun," she says. "We can pretend to fly to the moon and back." + +They get some scissors and crayons. They cut and draw on the pieces of the box. They make a rocket and a spaceship. They put them on their heads and stand up. + +"Ready?" Tom says. + +"Ready!" Lily says. + +They count to three. They run around the garage. They make zooming and beeping noises. They have a lot of fun. + +They are happy. They are independent. They are creative. They are twins. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys on the rug in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll!" Ben demanded. "I want to play with it!" + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your car, leave my doll alone!" + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed the doll from Lily's hands and ran away. Lily was very sad and angry. She chased after Ben and tried to get her doll back. + +"Stop, Ben, stop!" Lily shouted. "That's not fair, give me my doll!" + +But Ben was faster than Lily. He ran to the kitchen and threw the doll in the trash. He thought it was funny, but Lily did not. She saw what he did and started to cry. + +"Mama, mama!" Lily cried. "Ben threw my doll in the trash!" + +Mama heard Lily's cry and came to the kitchen. She saw the doll in the trash and Ben's smug face. She was very mad at Ben. She took the doll out of the trash and cleaned it. She gave it back to Lily and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, your doll is okay," Mama said. "Don't worry, I'll talk to Ben." + +Mama turned to Ben and scolded him. She told him he was very naughty and mean. She said he had to apologize to Lily and share his toys. She said he had to go to his room and think about what he did. + +Ben did not like what Mama said. He did not want to say sorry or share his toys. He did not want to go to his room. He was very stubborn and rude. He yelled at Mama and Lily. + +"No, no, no!" Ben yelled. "I don't care, I don't care!" + +He stomped his feet and threw his car on the floor. He broke the car and the rug. He made a big mess and a loud noise. He made Mama and Lily very upset. + +Mama had enough of Ben's tantrum. She grabbed him by the arm and dragged him to his room. She locked the door and left him alone. She said he could not come out until he was sorry and nice. + +Ben was left in his room with no toys and no friends. He was very bored and lonely. He wished he had his car and his doll. He wished he had Lily and Mama. He realized he was very wrong and stupid. He felt very sorry and sad. He wanted to say sorry and hug them. But it was too late. He had to stay in his room and cry. He had a bad ending. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy ship. They pretended it was a big ship that sailed on the sea. They put some dolls and animals on the ship and made noises like waves and wind. + +One day, they decided to make a map of the sea. They took a big paper and some crayons and drew some islands and rocks and fish. They also drew a treasure chest on one island and marked it with an X. + +"Let's go find the treasure!" Tom said. He took the ship and moved it on the paper. "We have to be careful of the rocks and the fish. They might hurt our ship." + +Mia nodded. She took a small flag and put it on the ship. "This is our flag. It shows that we are humble and kind. We don't want to fight with anyone. We just want to have fun." + +They moved the ship closer to the island with the X. They saw the treasure chest and smiled. They took some scissors and cut a hole in the paper. They reached inside and pulled out some shiny coins and jewels. They spread them on the floor and looked at them. + +"Wow, we found the treasure!" Mia said. "It's so pretty and shiny. We are so lucky." + +Tom agreed. He hugged Mia and said, "We are lucky, but we are also humble and kind. We don't need all this treasure. We can share it with our friends and family. They will be happy too." + +They put some of the treasure back in the chest and left some for themselves. They put the chest back in the hole and covered it with the paper. They picked up their ship and their flag and went to find their friends and family. They wanted to tell them about their adventure and share their treasure. They were happy and humble and kind. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and a big bed with soft cushions. They also had a pet hamster named Nibbles who lived in a cage on the shelf. + +One day, their mom told them she had to go out for a while and asked them to be good and not make a mess. She said she would bring them a surprise when she came back. Lily and Ben said yes and hugged their mom. They were excited to see what the surprise was. + +After their mom left, they decided to play with Nibbles. They took him out of his cage and put him on the bed. They gave him some seeds and carrots and stroked his fur. Nibbles was happy and squeaked. + +"Nibbles is so cute and fluffy," Lily said. "Can we keep him on the bed all the time?" + +"No, we can't," Ben said. "Mom said he has to stay in his cage. He might get lost or hurt or spoil the cushions." + +"But he won't," Lily said. "He likes us and the cushions. Look, he is making a nest with them. He is so smart." + +Ben shook his head. He thought Lily was being silly. He wanted to put Nibbles back in his cage. He reached for him, but Lily pulled him away. + +"Stop it, Ben," she said. "You are scaring Nibbles. Let him play." + +They started to argue and tug on Nibbles. Nibbles was scared and angry. He bit Ben's finger and ran away. He jumped off the bed and ran under the closet. + +"Ow, ow, ow," Ben cried. "Nibbles bit me. He is a bad hamster." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben, but also for Nibbles. She wanted to find him and say sorry. She looked under the closet, but it was dark and dusty. She couldn't see Nibbles. + +"Where is he?" she asked. "We have to find him. Mom will be mad if we lose him." + +They searched the room, but they couldn't find Nibbles. They also made a big mess. They knocked over the books, the toys, and the lamp. They tore the cushions and the sheets. They spilled the seeds and the carrots. The room was not clean anymore. It was dirty and messy. + +They heard the door open and their mom's voice. They were scared. They knew they had been bad and spoiled everything. They hid under the bed and hoped their mom wouldn't see them. + +But their mom saw them. She saw the mess and the cage and the cushions. She was not happy. She was angry. + +"What have you done?" she asked. "Where is Nibbles? How could you spoil everything?" + +Lily and Ben came out from under the bed. They were sad and sorry. They said sorry to their mom and told her what happened. They said they wanted to play with Nibbles and he ran away. + +Their mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She was worried. She said they had to find Nibbles and clean the room. She said they had to be more careful and responsible. She said she loved them, but they had to learn. + +She also said she had a surprise for them, but they had to wait until they fixed everything. She said it was something they would like, but they had to earn it. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said they would do their best. They hugged their mom and started to look for Nibbles and clean the room. + +They hoped they would find Nibbles and the surprise. They hoped they would not spoil anything else. They hoped their mom would be happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They are healthy and happy. + +One day, they see a big bulb in the grass. It is yellow and shiny. They think it is a toy. They want to play with it. + +They run to the bulb and try to pick it up. But the bulb is not a toy. It is a bee's nest. The bees are angry. They buzz and sting. They hurt Tom and Sam. + +Tom and Sam cry and run away. They are not healthy and happy. They are sick and sad. + +They learn a lesson. They should not touch things they do not know. They should be careful and respectful. They should listen to their parents and teachers. They should be good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy gun. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy gun outside when he accidentally dropped it. When he picked it up, he noticed that the gun was dull and not as shiny as before. + +He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my gun is dull. Can you help me make it shiny again?" His mom replied, "Sure, let's try to melt some wax and put it on the gun." So, they melted some wax and put it on the gun. It worked! The gun was shiny and new again. + +Timmy was happy and went back outside to play with his toy gun. His friend, Billy, came over and asked, "What did you do to your gun? It looks so shiny!" Timmy replied, "My mom helped me melt some wax and put it on the gun." Billy was impressed and asked if they could play together. They had a fun day playing with their toys, but they made sure to be careful and not drop them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in the bathroom and she turned the faucet on. She was having so much fun splashing the water everywhere that she forgot to turn it off. The water kept running and running until it flooded the bathroom floor. + +Lily's mommy came in and saw the mess. She was very embarrassed because they had guests coming over soon. Lily felt bad too, she regretted not turning off the faucet. + +Together, they cleaned up the water and Lily promised to always remember to turn off the faucet from now on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to draw and design things. He would spend hours making pictures of cars and houses. + +One day, Tom decided to enter a drawing competition. He wanted to win and be the best. But when he got to the competition, he saw a ghost! The ghost was big and scary, and it made Tom very scared. + +Tom didn't know what to do. He wanted to run away, but he didn't want to lose the competition. So, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He remembered that he was good at drawing and that he had worked very hard on his design. He opened his eyes, and he drew the best picture he had ever made. + +When the competition was over, Tom won first prize! He was so happy that he forgot all about the ghost. He realized that being competitive was good, but being brave was even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries, they were her favorite fruit. One day, her mom brought home some blueberries from the grocery store. Lily was so excited to taste them. + +"Mommy, can I have some blueberries please?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. But remember, you have to wash them first," her mom replied. + +Lily washed the blueberries and took a bite. "Mmm, these taste so good!" she said with a big smile. + +Her mom smiled back and said, "I'm glad you like them. Blueberries are very healthy for you. If you eat them every day, you will become strong and healthy." + +Lily nodded her head and ate the blueberries with a persistent appetite. From that day on, she made sure to eat blueberries every day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily loved to play with her toys. She had a big box filled with all sorts of things to play with. But one day, she noticed that her box was getting empty. She didn't have many toys left to play with. + +Lily's mom saw how sad she was and decided to take her to the toy store. They looked around and finally found a toy that Lily really wanted. She was so happy and excited to play with it. + +But as soon as they got home, Lily noticed something was wrong. Her new toy was broken! She felt so sad and she didn't know what to do. She suffered because her toy was broken. + +But then, her dad came home and saw what had happened. He fixed the toy and Lily was so happy! She felt successful because her toy was working again. From that day on, Lily took extra care of her toys and never let them get empty again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the winter. Sometimes it was very wet and she would jump in puddles. One day, Lily was playing with her friend Max when Max accidentally slapped her. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. Max felt bad and said sorry. Lily forgave him and they continued playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a big hole in the ground. It was so big and deep that he could not see the bottom. Benny was scared and started to frown. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a voice coming from the hole. It was a little mouse who had fallen in. The mouse asked for help, and Benny knew he had to be brave. He hopped over to the hole and looked inside. It was an incredible sight! The mouse was so small and the hole was so big. + +Benny knew he had to help the mouse. He hopped down into the hole and picked up the little mouse. They both climbed out of the hole and the mouse was very grateful. Benny felt proud of himself for being brave and helping the mouse. From that day on, Benny and the mouse became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going on a trip to visit his grandparents who lived far away. Timmy was excited because he loved his grandparents and missed them a lot. + +On the way to his grandparents' house, Timmy and his mom stopped at a restaurant to eat. Timmy ordered his favorite food, chicken nuggets. While they were eating, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to have a big surprise when they got to his grandparents' house. Timmy wondered what the surprise could be. + +Finally, they arrived at his grandparents' house. Timmy ran to the door and hugged his grandparents. Then, his grandpa said, "Come with me, Timmy. I have something to show you." Timmy followed his grandpa to the backyard where there was a big treehouse. Timmy was so excited and couldn't wait to play in it. He thanked his grandpa and said, "I will always remember this special surprise." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and run around. One day, he saw his friend Billy playing with a bow and arrow. Timmy asked, "Can I play too?" Billy said, "Yes, you can join me!" + +Timmy was excited to play with Billy. He picked up the bow and arrow and tried to shoot it. But the arrow didn't go very far. Billy noticed and said, "You need to eat healthy food to be strong like me. Then you can shoot the arrow far!" + +Timmy listened to Billy and started eating healthy food. He ate fruits and vegetables every day. Soon, he became strong and was able to shoot the arrow far. Billy was happy to see Timmy healthy and strong. They played together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red tricycle with a big wheel in the front and two small wheels in the back. One day, Lily decided to go for a ride on her tricycle. She pedaled down the sidewalk, feeling the wind in her hair. + +Suddenly, she stumbled over a rock and fell off her tricycle. "Ouch!" Lily cried. But she wasn't hurt too badly, so she got back on her tricycle and continued riding. + +As she rode down the street, she heard a loud noise. "What's that noise?" she asked herself. She looked around and saw a big truck driving by. It had very loud wheels that made a rumbling sound. "Wow, those wheels are so loud!" she said to herself. + +Lily continued riding her tricycle, enjoying the sunny day and the fresh air. She knew that she would have to be careful not to stumble again, but she was having too much fun to worry about it too much. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. She drew all sorts of things like flowers, hearts, and stars. One day, a boy named Jack came over and watched her draw. "Wow, you're really good at that," Jack said. "Can I draw with you?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, the more the merrier!" They drew together for a while, but then Jack started to draw all over Lily's drawings. "Hey, stop that!" Lily said. "You're ruining my pictures!" + +Jack didn't listen and kept drawing all over Lily's work. She was getting upset and didn't know what to do. Then, she had an idea. "Let's play a game," Lily said. "We'll each draw a picture and then we'll number them. Then we'll ask people which one they like better." + +Jack agreed, and they drew their pictures. Lily drew a beautiful flower, and Jack drew a famous superhero. They numbered the pictures and asked people passing by which one they liked better. In the end, Lily's picture won, and Jack apologized for being mean. From that day on, they drew together and never had any more conflicts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going outside to explore. One day, while she was playing with her dolls, her mom came in and asked her if she wanted to go to the park. + +Lily replied, "Yes, please!" and quickly got ready to go. As they were walking to the park, they felt a big earthquake. It shook the ground and made them feel scared. + +But then, they saw that everything was okay and the ground became smooth again. Lily's mom explained that earthquakes happen when the earth moves and it's important to stay safe during them. + +Lily nodded her head and they continued to the park to play. As they swung on the swings, Lily said, "I'm glad the ground is smooth again." Her mom smiled and agreed, happy that they were safe and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a pigeon on the ground. It looked very dull and sad. + +Lily asked the pigeon, "Why are you sad?" The pigeon said, "I can't find my family. They flew away and I got lost." Lily felt sorry for the pigeon and wanted to help. She said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your family." + +Lily and her friends searched all around the park. Finally, they found the pigeon's family on a tree. The pigeon was so happy to be reunited with its family. It said, "Thank you so much for helping me get back to my family." Lily and her friends were happy to see the pigeon happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike in the park. One day, she fell off her bike and got ash all over her clothes. Her mom helped her clean up and gave her a new shirt to wear. Lily felt happy and clean again. From then on, she made sure to be careful when riding her bike so she wouldn't fall again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she went to the park with her friend Timmy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +Suddenly, Timmy made a joke and Lily laughed so hard that she fell off the swing and hurt her arm. Timmy felt bad and said sorry. Lily forgave him and they continued to play. + +After a while, they saw an old lady trying to pass by carrying a heavy bag. They went to help her and carried the bag for her. The old lady was so happy and thanked them. + +Lily and Timmy learned that it's important to be kind to others and that jokes can be funny, but they shouldn't hurt anyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. They always brought a big tent to sleep in. + +One day, they went camping and Lily's mom made some spicy chili for dinner. Lily didn't like spicy food, so she asked her mom if she could have something else to eat. "Sorry, Lily, we don't have anything else. Dinner includes only chili tonight," her mom said. + +Lily was sad and didn't want to eat the chili. She went to her dad and said, "Daddy, I don't like spicy food. Can we please have something else?" Her dad said, "I'm sorry, sweetie, but we don't have anything else. We have to eat what mom made. But don't worry, we can make s'mores for dessert!" + +Lily felt better knowing that she would get to have something she liked for dessert. She ate a little bit of the spicy chili and then had fun making s'mores with her family. In the end, Lily realized that sometimes we have to eat things we don't like, but there's always something good that includes in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, Lily received an invitation to her friend's birthday party. She was very excited and couldn't wait to go. + +But when Lily's mom went to hang up the invitation on the fridge, it fell down. Lily saw this and wanted to help. She grabbed some tape and supported the invitation so it wouldn't fall again. + +At the party, Lily saw her friend wearing an adorable dress. She told her friend how pretty she looked and they played together all day. Lily was happy she could support her friend by being there for her special day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go outside and play with his friends. One day, he saw his friend Sally and said, "Hi Sally, do you want to go to the park with me?" Sally said, "Yes, I want to go to the park with you." + +As they were walking to the park, Timmy's mom gave him a glass of icy cold milk to drink. Timmy drank his milk and said, "Yum, this milk is so good!" Sally asked, "Can I have some milk too?" Timmy said, "Sure, here you go." + +When they got to the park, they went on the swings and the slide. They played hide and seek and had lots of fun. After a while, Sally said, "It's getting late, I have to go home now." Timmy said, "Okay, bye Sally, see you tomorrow!" And they both went home, happy and tired from their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very shy and always liked to take a nap in his cozy burrow. One day, Benny woke up from his nap and started to think about what he should do for the day. + +Benny thought about going outside to play with his friends but he was too shy to ask them. Instead, he decided to go on a little adventure by himself. Benny hopped through the forest and saw lots of pretty flowers and trees. + +As the sun started to go down, Benny realized that he had hopped very far from his burrow. He started to feel a little scared and unsure of how to get back home. But then he remembered that he was a brave bunny and decided to hop back the way he came. + +Finally, Benny made it back to his cozy burrow just in time for another nap. He felt proud of himself for being brave and adventurous, even though he was still a little shy. And with that, Benny closed his eyes and drifted off into a peaceful nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and watch the birds fly. One day, he found a kite in his toy box. It was big and red and had a long tail. Timmy wanted to fly the kite, but it was too hard for him to do it alone. + +Timmy's dad helped him tie the kite to a string and they went to the park. The wind was strong and the kite flew high in the sky. Timmy was so happy to see his kite fly. He ran around the park and watched as the kite danced in the wind. It was the most fun he had ever had. When it was time to go home, Timmy thanked his dad for helping him fly his kite. He went to bed that night dreaming of all the other things he could do with his kite. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear named Benny. Benny lived in a peaceful forest with all his animal friends. One day, Benny decided to change his style and wear a new hat. All his friends thought it was funny and laughed. + +But then, Benny heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the forest. He went to check it out and saw a hunter with a big gun. Benny started to panic and ran back to his friends to warn them. + +The animals quickly realized they were in danger, so they came up with a plan to outsmart the hunter. Benny used his new hat to distract the hunter while the other animals snuck up behind him and scared him away. + +From that day on, Benny's new hat became a symbol of their victory over the hunter. Benny was happy he could help his friends and they were happy to have such a brave bear like him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color purple. She had a purple dress, purple shoes, and even a purple backpack. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some purple paint for her room. + +Lily was very impatient and kept asking, "When are we going to get the purple paint?" Her mom replied, "We will get it soon, but first we need to study the different shades of purple." + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant by "study," so her mom explained that they needed to look at all the different colors of purple and choose the one they liked best. Lily thought this was fun and started pointing to all the purple things in the store. + +Finally, they found the perfect shade of purple paint for Lily's room. She was so happy and couldn't wait to paint her walls. "Thank you for being patient, Lily," her mom said. "Now let's go home and start painting!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet dog named Max. Max was very important to Timmy. He loved to play with Max and cuddle him. + +One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a bird peeking out of its nest. Timmy was very excited to see the bird. Max barked at the bird and scared it away. + +Timmy told Max it was not nice to scare the bird. Max felt bad and licked Timmy's face. Timmy forgave Max and they continued their walk. Timmy knew that Max was still his important pet, even if he scared the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day she lost her boot in the mud. She tried to get it out, but it was stuck. Lily felt troubled because she didn't want to go home with only one boot. + +Her friend Max came to help her. Max tried to pull the boot out, but it wouldn't budge. Then they both tried to dig it out with sticks, but that didn't work either. Finally, Max had an idea. He tried to push the boot from the other side and it came out! Lily was so happy and grateful to have her boot back. She gave Max a big hug and they went back to playing. +One day, a little boy named Timmy went to the park. He saw his friend Sally and they played together. Timmy saw a snake in the grass and got scared. Sally said it was a normal snake and not to be afraid. They played some more and then it was time to go home. Timmy realized he forgot his toy truck at the park. Sally said he could borrow her toy truck until he found his. Timmy was happy and said thank you. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on holiday with her family. They would go to the beach and build sandcastles. One day, Lily's mom told her they couldn't go on holiday this year because of the virus. Lily was sad because she loved going on holiday. + +Lily went to her room and cried. Her brother came in and asked why she was crying. Lily told him they couldn't go on holiday this year. Her brother said, "Don't worry, we can still have fun at home. We can make our own beach in the backyard!" + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She thought that was a great idea. They got to work and made a sandcastle, but it wasn't normal sand. It was made of dirt and rocks. Lily's brother shouted, "Look at our amazing sandcastle!" Lily laughed and said, "It's not normal, but it's still fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her big brother Jack very much. Jack always played with her and made her laugh. + +One day, Lily found a big button on the ground. She was so happy and showed it to Jack. "Look at this big button, Jack! I love it!" she said. + +Jack replied, "That button is not a toy, Lily. You could swallow it and get hurt." But Lily did not listen and kept playing with the button. + +Later that day, Lily accidentally swallowed the big button and had to go to the hospital. Jack felt very sad and guilty for not being able to protect his little sister. The moral of the story is to always listen to your elders and not play with things that are not toys. +Once upon a time, a little bunny named Benny wanted to meet his friends. He hopped and hopped until he found a hole in the ground. Benny went down the hole and found himself underground. It was dark and scary, but Benny felt safe because he knew his friends were down there too. + +As Benny hopped through the underground tunnels, he heard a loud growling noise. He was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he saw a big, scary bear blocking his way. Benny was afraid, but he remembered that his friends were nearby. + +Benny's friends heard his cries for help and came to his rescue. They chased the bear away and made sure Benny was safe. From that day on, Benny knew that he could always count on his friends to help him when he was in trouble. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a shiny medal in the window and asked her mom if they could buy it. Her mom said no, but Lily was curious about why they couldn't buy it. + +Lily asked her mom again, but her mom said they didn't have enough money. Lily didn't understand and kept asking her mom why they couldn't buy the medal. Her mom explained that they needed to save their money for important things like food and clothes. + +Lily was sad, but she understood. As they were leaving the store, Lily saw a man running out with the shiny medal. He had stolen it! Lily told her mom, but it was too late. They couldn't catch the man and the medal was gone forever. + +Lily learned that sometimes we can't always buy what we want, but it's important to be honest and not steal things. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, and we call her "elderly". One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a little girl. The little girl had a red nose because she had a cold. The old lady asked the little girl if she was okay. The little girl said she was fine, but her nose hurt. The old lady said, "Let me help you!" and she twisted a tissue into a little ball. She gave it to the little girl, and the little girl put it on her nose. The little girl felt better, and she smiled. The old lady was happy that she could help. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy's friend Tommy came to visit him. Tommy was crazy about playing too. + +"Let's play together!" said Timmy. + +"Yay!" said Tommy. "What do you want to play?" + +"I have a new toy truck we can play with," said Timmy. + +"Cool! Can I drive it?" asked Tommy. + +"Sure!" said Timmy. + +So they played with the toy truck and had lots of fun. After a while, Tommy said, "I have to go home now. Thanks for letting me visit and play." + +"Thanks for coming over!" said Timmy. "Let's play again soon." + +"Okay!" said Tommy. And with that, he left to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in a house. He was bald and had no hair on his head. One day, he decided to fill his house with balloons. He blew up the balloons himself and filled the whole house with them. The man loved how his house looked with all the colorful balloons. He danced around the house and played with the balloons all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one morning and felt very restless. She wanted to go outside and ride her bike. So, she asked her mommy if she could go outside and ride her bike. Her mommy said yes, but only if she wore her helmet. + +Lily put on her helmet and rode her bike around the neighborhood. She loved feeling the wind on her face and the sun on her back. She rode and rode until she was tired. Then, she went back home and took a nap. When she woke up, she felt happy and ready to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she found a shiny wire on the ground. Lily picked it up and felt how cold it was in her hand. She didn't know what to do with it, so she showed it to her mom. + +Her mom told her that the wire was for electricity and that it wasn't a toy. Lily understood and accepted that she couldn't play with it. Instead, she decided to build a snowman with her little brother. They had so much fun in the cold snow! Lily forgot all about the wire and was happy to have her family to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to chew on gum all day long. One day, his mom told him to take a bath and put on his bathrobe. Timmy did not like taking baths, but he did as he was told. + +As he was getting out of the bath, he noticed his gum was stuck in his bathrobe. He tried to chew it off, but it wouldn't come off. Timmy's mom saw him chewing on his bathrobe and scolded him. "Timmy, that's not for chewing! Spit it out!" + +Timmy tried to spit it out, but it was too high up in his mouth. He started to choke and his mom had to call for help. The ambulance came, but it was too late. Timmy had choked on his gum and passed away. + +Timmy's mom was very sad and wished she had never let him chew gum. From that day on, she made sure to keep all gum away from her other children. +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 was the fastest. Lily was determined to win, so she ran as fast as she could. She was in the lead, but then she tripped and fell. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw that she fell and ran over to help her up. "Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. + +Lily was feeling a little sad because she didn't win the race. Timmy noticed and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You were still really fast. You'll get even faster if you keep practicing. Your speed will increase!" + +Lily smiled at Timmy and thanked him for being so kind. She realized that winning wasn't everything and that having good friends was more important. She made a sign that said "Friends are the best" and hung it up in her room. She didn't want to be rude to anyone ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play on her porch. One day, she saw a famous tightrope walker walking on a rope. He had to balance himself so he wouldn't fall. Lily was amazed! She wanted to try too. + +She asked her dad for help. He held her hand while she walked on a rope on the porch. It was hard to balance, but she did it! Her dad was proud of her. She felt happy and excited. From that day on, Lily practiced every day to become a famous tightrope walker too. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his favorite cloth toy. The cloth toy was soft and colorful. Max thought it was adorable. + +One day, Max's owner had to leave for work. Max was sad because he didn't want his owner to leave. But his owner left the cloth toy for Max to play with. Max was happy again because he had his favorite toy to play with. + +Max played with the cloth toy all day long. He threw it up in the air and caught it with his mouth. He even cuddled with it when he got tired. Max thought the cloth toy was the best thing ever. + +When Max's owner came back home, Max was so happy to see him. He wagged his tail and ran to him with the cloth toy in his mouth. Max's owner thought it was adorable how much Max loved his toy. From that day on, Max and his cloth toy were inseparable. +Once upon a time, there was a big, long snake named Sammy. Sammy had big, shiny eyes that would blink and sparkle in the sun. One day, Sammy was slithering around when he saw a glass on the ground. He was curious and went to take a closer look. Sammy blinked his eyes and saw his reflection in the glass. He thought it was another snake and got scared, but then he realized it was just his own reflection. Sammy slithered away, leaving the glass behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park with her mommy. One day, Lily saw a boy teasing a little puppy. It made her feel very sad. + +Lily's mommy saw her sad face and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the boy teasing the puppy. Her mommy explained that it's not nice to tease others, especially animals. + +From that day on, Lily made a promise to always be kind to others and animals. She continued to jog in the park with her mommy and every time she saw someone being teased, she would tell them to stop. Lily felt happy knowing she was making a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to events, but her mommy said they were too expensive. One day, Lily suggested they go to a cheap event in the park. They packed a picnic and went to the event. There were balloons and games and Lily had so much fun! Her mommy was happy they went to a cheap event and they had a great day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and running around outside. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to the park. Lily was so excited, she couldn't wait to go down the slide and swing on the swings. + +When they got to the park, Lily's mom had a surprise for her. She had brought a kite! Lily had never flown a kite before, but she was patient as her mom showed her how to do it. They ran around the park, the wind blowing the kite up high in the sky. Lily loved it! + +After a while, they sat down on a bench to rest. A little boy came up to them and asked if he could play with them. Lily didn't want to share her kite, she hated the idea of someone else playing with her toy. But her mom reminded her to be kind and share. So, they all played together and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the zoo and got a ticket to see all the animals. It was so interesting to see the lions, monkeys, and giraffes. + +Suddenly, it started to rain outside. Lily put on her raincoat and boots and splashed in the puddles. She loved the sound of the raindrops hitting her umbrella. They decided to go see the indoor exhibits until the rain stopped. + +After a while, the rain stopped and they went back outside. The air smelled fresh and the trees looked greener. It was a wonderful day even with the rain. Lily couldn't wait for their next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go outside and play in the sun. One day, his mommy gave him a pair of sunglasses to wear. Timmy thought they were cool and put them on. + +As he was playing, he saw a butterfly and said, "Look mommy, a butterfly!" His mommy said, "Yes, Timmy, observe how it flies so gracefully." + +Timmy continued playing and then he saw his friend Johnny. Johnny had a lollipop and Timmy said, "Wow, Johnny, that lollipop looks sweet!" Johnny gave Timmy a taste and Timmy said, "Yum, it is sweet!" + +Timmy and Johnny played together with their sunglasses on until the sun went down. They had a fun day outside and Timmy was happy he got to observe the butterfly and taste the sweet lollipop. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long, but when the sun went down, she always felt scared. She didn't want to go to bed because she thought that monsters would come and get her. + +One night, Lily's mom came into her room and tucked her into bed. She told her that there was nothing to be scared of, and that she would always be there to protect her. Lily started to feel better and soon fell asleep. + +But in the middle of the night, Lily woke up and saw a scary shadow on her wall. She got so scared that she closed her eyes and wished for it to disappear. When she opened her eyes again, the shadow was gone! Lily realized that her mom was right - there was nothing to be scared of. From that night on, she slept peacefully in her bed, knowing that her mom was always there to protect her. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely little girl named Lily. She didn't have any friends to play with, so she spent most of her time at home with her mommy. + +One day, while they were baking cookies, Lily's mommy decided to let her use the mixer. Lily was so excited to try it out, but she didn't know how to use it. Suddenly, a friendly boy named Max walked by and saw that Lily needed help. + +"Hi there! Do you need help with the mixer?" Max asked. + +Lily was happy to meet someone new and said, "Yes please! I don't know how to use it." + +Max showed Lily how to use the mixer and they both had so much fun baking cookies together. They talked and laughed, and Lily was no longer lonely. From that day on, Lily and Max became the best of friends and had many more fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pink ball and eat her favorite candy, which was pink too. One day, her mom gave her a pill to make her feel better, but Lily didn't like the taste of it. She threw it away and didn't tell her mom. + +When her mom found out, she was very angry and punished Lily by taking away her pink ball and candy. Lily felt sad and sorry for what she did. She promised to always listen to her mom and take her medicine when she needed it. Her mom forgave her and gave back her pink ball and candy. From that day on, Lily learned to be responsible and never disobeyed her mom again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was playing on the swings when she saw a butterfly. + +Lily ran after the butterfly and didn't notice that she had lost her mom. She looked around but couldn't find her. She felt scared and started to cry. A kind lady saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she had lost her mom. + +The lady helped Lily find her mom and they were reunited. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom tightly. Her mom told her that she should never wander off like that because she could lose her life or get hurt. From that day on, Lily always stayed close to her mom and never wandered off again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with a big head. The bird loved to fly high up in the sky and feel the wind in its feathers. One day, the bird saw a mysterious shadow in the distance. It wondered what it could be. + +The bird decided to fly closer to the shadow to investigate. As it got closer, it saw that it was a big balloon. The balloon was tied to the ground, but the bird could see that it wanted to soar up into the sky like the bird did. + +The bird had an idea. It flew down and pecked at the rope holding the balloon down. The rope snapped and the balloon soared up into the sky, just like the bird. The bird felt happy knowing that it had helped the balloon experience the joy of soaring too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with her family. One day, Lily and her friend Sarah went to a park to play. They saw a group of boys playing soccer. + +Lily asked, "Can we play too?" + +One of the boys said, "Sure, but we're very competitive." + +Lily replied, "That's okay, we just want to have fun." + +They played for a while and Lily made a joke that made everyone laugh. They all had a great time playing together. After the game, they said goodbye and Lily and Sarah walked home, happy and tired from their fun day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice idea to build a sandcastle on the beach. She asked her mommy and daddy if they could help her build it. They said yes and together they built a big sandcastle with a moat and a tower. + +That night, when Lily went to bed, she dreamed about her sandcastle. In her dream, it was even bigger and had a slide and a pool. She was so happy in her dream. + +The next day, Lily went back to the beach to see her sandcastle. Even though it wasn't as big as in her dream, it was still nice and made her smile. She knew that she could always dream about making it even better next time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a kitten named Mittens. Mittens was very cute and fluffy. One day, Lily went outside to play with Mittens. Mittens was chasing a butterfly when he saw a big, fierce dog. + +Mittens got scared and ran away. Lily went to find him and saw him hiding in a box. She said, "Mittens, come out! Don't be scared." Mittens said, "No, the dog is too fierce. He might hurt me." + +Lily had an idea. She went to her house and got a can of tuna. She opened the can and put it near the box. Mittens smelled the tuna and came out. Lily said, "See, the dog is gone. You don't have to be scared anymore." Mittens was happy and they played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lucky necklace that he always wore. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park to play. Timmy loved the swings and the slide. He wore his lucky necklace and felt very happy. Suddenly, he saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. He ran around the park, but the butterfly flew away. Timmy was sad, but then he saw his mom smiling at him. She gave him a hug and Timmy felt lucky to have such a nice mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Emma. One day, Lily and Emma went outside to play. It was very cold outside, but they still wanted to have fun. + +Lily said to Emma, "Let's build a snowman!" Emma replied, "I'm cold. Can we go inside?" But Lily didn't want to go inside yet. She said, "Just a little longer. We can't give up now." + +So, they began to build a snowman. They used sticks for arms and rocks for eyes. It was almost finished, but Emma was shivering. She said, "I'm too cold. I want to go inside now." Lily understood and said, "Okay, let's go inside and warm up." + +As they walked back inside, Emma said, "I'm glad we built the snowman, but I'm happy to remain inside where it's warm." Lily smiled and said, "Me too, sister." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room, but she was sad because her furniture was old and broken. One day, her mommy took her to a store to buy new furniture. Lily saw a beautiful pink bed, but it was too expensive. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we buy the cheap bed?" + +Mommy replied, "Yes, we can buy the cheap bed. But it's not as pretty as the pink one." + +Lily said, "That's okay. We can reverse the furniture in my room and make it look pretty." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Let's do it!" So, they bought the cheap bed and went home to reverse the furniture in Lily's room. And it looked beautiful! +Once upon a time, there was a big snow land. In that land lived a cute penguin. The penguin loved to slide on the ice and swim in the water. One day, the penguin found a big box. The penguin was curious and wanted to see what was inside the box. The penguin opened the box and revealed a toy. The toy was harmless and the penguin was happy. The penguin played with the toy and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a very obedient dog who always listened to his owner. One day, Max's owner took him to the park. Max was very happy and wagged his tail a lot. + +Max's owner wanted to play fetch with him, so he threw a ball and pointed to it. Max ran as fast as he could and brought the ball back to his owner. His owner said "Please, Max, bring me the ball again." Max happily ran to get the ball again. + +Suddenly, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. His owner called for him to come back, but Max didn't listen. Max chased the squirrel up a tree and got stuck. His owner had to call the fire department to rescue Max. Max was okay, but he learned that he should always listen to his owner and not chase after squirrels. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. One day, Benny was very hungry and wanted to make a salad. He went to his garden to pick some vegetables, but he couldn't find any onions. Benny remembered that his friend, the wise owl, had told him that onions were very important for a good salad. + +So, Benny went to his friend's tree and asked him where he could find onions. The owl reminded Benny that he had to be alert and look carefully because onions were hidden under the ground. Benny searched and searched until he found a big onion. He was very happy, but then he realized that the onion was too big for his salad bowl. + +Benny thought for a moment and decided to share the onion with his friends. He cut the onion into small pieces and completed his salad with other vegetables. Benny learned that sharing is important and that sometimes, we need help from our friends to complete our tasks. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. He would run around and jump in puddles until his clothes were wet. + +One day, Timmy's parent told him not to play outside because it was raining too hard. But Timmy didn't listen. He went outside and played anyway. + +When Timmy came back inside, his parent asked him why he was wet. Timmy told his parent that he was playing outside in the rain. His parent got very angry and told him that he could get sick if he played in the rain. + +The next day, Timmy woke up feeling very sick. He had a fever and a cough. His parent took him to the doctor, but it was too late. Timmy had caught a bad cold from playing in the rain. Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his parent and not play outside when it's wet. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to lay eggs in her nest. One day, a big bird came and stole all of her eggs. The little bird was sad and didn't know what to do. + +She asked her friends for help, but they didn't know how to get her eggs back. Then, a wise old owl came and said, "You don't need your eggs back. You can lay new ones." + +The little bird was confused at first, but she soon realized that the owl was right. She laid new eggs and they were even better than the ones that were stolen. The little bird learned that sometimes weird things happen, but it's important to keep going and not give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park every Wednesday with her mom. It was their regular activity. One Wednesday, Lily saw a little boy who was crying. She asked him what was wrong. + +The boy said he lost his toy car in the park and couldn't find it. Lily felt sad for him and decided to help. She asked her mom if they could look for the toy car together. Her mom said yes and they started searching. + +After a few minutes of looking, they found the toy car under a bench. The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily and her mom. Lily felt happy too because she helped someone in need. The moral of the story is that helping others can make you feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a kind horse named Brownie. He loved to run in the fields and eat sweet grass. One day, Brownie saw his friend, a little bird, struggling to fly. Brownie felt helpful and wanted to help his friend. + +Brownie urged the little bird to sit on his back. The little bird was scared, but Brownie was very gentle. He carried the little bird on his back and ran through the fields. The little bird felt happy and safe. + +Suddenly, Brownie heard a loud noise. It was the sound of a whip. He knew that the farmer was coming to take him away. Brownie ran faster and faster, carrying the little bird on his back. They ran until they reached a safe place where the farmer couldn't find them. + +From that day on, Brownie and the little bird were the best of friends. Brownie was always helpful and the little bird was grateful for his friend's kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat a pill. But her mommy said no, because pills are not for eating. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mommy asked her why she was crying. Lily said, "I am hungry and want to eat a pill." Her mommy said, "Don't worry, I will make you something delicious to eat." + +After eating, Lily felt better and wanted to give her mommy a kiss. She said, "Mommy, I love you so much!" and gave her a big kiss. Her mommy said, "I love you too, my sweet Lily." And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink dress every day. One day, her mom made amazing muffins for breakfast. Lily ate one and it was so yummy! She wanted to wear the muffin like a hat, but her mom said no. So instead, Lily pretended to be a muffin and hopped around the kitchen. Her mom laughed and said Lily was amazing. From that day on, Lily loved to play dress-up and eat muffins with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max who was very healthy. Max loved to run and play with Lily in their backyard. + +One day, Lily's mom reminded her to give Max some food and water. Lily happily went outside to feed Max. She gave him some yummy dog food and fresh water. Max licked her hand and wagged his tail to show his happiness. + +Lily loved her pet very much and wanted to keep him healthy. She knew that giving him food and water was important for his health. So, she made sure to always remind herself to take care of Max every day. Max was a happy and healthy pet because of Lily's love and care. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to look at the clouds. She would lay down on the grass and watch them go by. One day, she saw a cloud that looked like a big fluffy bunny. She was so enthusiastic that she ran to her friend Timmy to tell him about it. + +"Timmy, Timmy! Look at the cloud! It looks like a bunny!" said Lily. + +Timmy looked up but didn't see anything. "I don't see it," he said. + +Lily was disappointed. She wanted Timmy to admire the bunny cloud with her. They argued for a bit until Timmy finally saw the bunny cloud too. They both admired it together and were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to whistle a happy tune every day. One day, Tweetie met a wise old owl named Hootie. Hootie had a lot of wisdom and knew many things about the world. + +Tweetie asked Hootie, "What's the most important thing to know?" + +Hootie replied, "The most important thing to know is how to whistle a happy tune, like you do, Tweetie." + +Tweetie was very happy to hear this and whistled even louder. Later that day, a big storm came and all the other birds were scared. But Tweetie remembered Hootie's wisdom and started to whistle a happy tune. Soon, all the other birds joined in and they felt safe and happy. + +From that day on, Tweetie's whistling became even more important and everyone knew that when Tweetie whistled, everything would be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Tim's mom asked him to fold his clothes and put them away. Tim didn't want to do it, but he knew it was the wise thing to do. + +Tim picked up his clothes and started to fold them. He folded his shirt and pants, but he couldn't fold his wide sweater. Tim tried and tried, but he just couldn't get it to fold. So, he left his sweater on the floor and went outside to play. + +Later that night, Tim's family heard a loud noise coming from his room. They went to check on him and found that his sweater had fallen off the dresser and was covering his face. Tim couldn't breathe and it was too late to save him. Tim's family was very sad and wished he had folded his sweater instead of leaving it on the floor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while she was playing, she noticed a big orange pumpkin in her neighbor's yard. + +Lily went over to the pumpkin and said, "Wow, that's a big pumpkin! Can I have it?" + +Her neighbor replied, "I'm sorry Lily, but that pumpkin belongs to someone else. It would be wrong to take it without permission. You would feel guilty if you did that." + +Lily thought about what her neighbor said and decided to ask the owner of the pumpkin if she could have it. The owner was happy to give it to her and Lily felt very happy and proud that she did the right thing. She took the pumpkin home and carved a silly face into it. It was the best pumpkin ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to sleep in his soft bed. One day, his mom took him for a ride in the car. Teddy sat in his seat and looked out the window. He saw lots of trees and birds. Then, Teddy got very tired and wanted to sleep. His mom said, "Okay, Teddy. You can sleep now." So, Teddy closed his eyes and slept all the way home. The end. +One day, a little bunny was playing in the park. He saw a friendly dog and said, "Hi! Do you want to play with me?" The dog barked happily and ran over to the bunny. They played together for a while, bouncing around and having fun. + +After a while, the bunny got thirsty and said, "I need a drink. Where can I find water?" The dog replied, "There's a faucet over there by the trees. Let's go!" So they went over to the faucet and the bunny drank some water. + +Suddenly, the bunny heard a loud noise. It was a ball bouncing towards them! A little boy ran over and said, "Hey, can I play with you guys?" The bunny and the dog said yes, and they all played together until it was time to go home. The bunny was happy he made new friends that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Oink. Oink loved to play soccer with his friends. They always kicked the ball around and tried to score a goal. Oink was really good at soccer and he always scored the most goals. + +One day, Oink and his friends were playing soccer when they heard a loud noise. It was coming from a nearby cave. Oink was curious and wanted to investigate. His friends were scared and didn't want to go, but Oink was brave and went alone. + +As he entered the cave, he saw a big, disgusting monster. The monster was angry and growling. Oink knew he had to solve this problem. He remembered that his dad had told him that monsters don't like loud noises. Oink kicked the soccer ball as hard as he could, making a loud noise. The monster was scared and ran away. + +Oink felt proud of himself for solving the problem and saving the day. He went back to his friends and they all cheered for him. From that day on, Oink was known as the bravest pig in town. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and go outside to see the birds. One day, it was raining and Timmy's mommy said he couldn't go outside. Timmy was sad, but he understood that it wasn't safe to play in the rain. + +Instead, Timmy's mommy let him play with his toys in the living room. Timmy was happy that his mommy allowed him to play inside. After a while, Timmy's mommy got busy and went to the kitchen to cook dinner. Timmy played with his toys for a long time, but then he saw that the sink was full of water and wasn't draining. + +Timmy knew that the water needed to go down the drain, so he went to tell his mommy. His mommy was busy, but she stopped what she was doing and went to see the sink. She fixed the drain and Timmy was happy that the water was going down again. Timmy's mommy was happy too, because she didn't want the sink to overflow. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry had a long neck and loved to eat leaves from the trees. One day, Jerry saw a lion sneaking around in the bushes. Jerry started to worry that the lion would try to eat him. + +Jerry remembered the law of the jungle - the strong animals eat the weak ones. Jerry knew he needed to be careful and stay away from the lion. So, Jerry walked away slowly, keeping an eye on the lion. + +Jerry was still worried, but he knew he had to be brave and smart to stay safe. He found a new tree with lots of leaves and ate until he was full. Jerry felt much better now that his tummy was full and he was far away from the lion. From that day on, Jerry always remembered to be careful and follow the law of the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on the lawn. One day, she saw something strange on the grass. "Mommy, come see!" she shouted. "What is it?" her mommy asked. "I don't know, it's unknown," Lily replied. + +Her mommy came over to observe the unknown thing on the lawn. "Hmm, I've never seen anything like this before," her mommy said. "Maybe it's a special rock or a piece of a toy." + +Lily and her mommy decided to investigate further. They carefully picked up the unknown object and examined it closely. "It's not a rock or a toy," Lily said. "It's something else!" + +After a few more minutes of observing, they realized that it was a lost earring. Lily's mommy was so happy to have found it. "Thank you for helping me, Lily," she said. "You have great eyes to observe things!" +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and jump and play with his toys. One day, Spot found a stick with a funny handle. He picked it up and ran around with it, pretending it was a sword. + +Spot's owner, a little girl named Lily, thought it was funny how Spot was playing with the stick. She laughed and said, "Spot, you're such a jokester!" Spot wagged his tail happily and continued to play with the stick. + +After a while, Lily took the stick from Spot and showed him how to use it as a handle to pull her wagon. Spot was happy to help and pulled the wagon all around the yard. When they were done, Lily gave Spot a big hug and said, "You're the best dog ever!" Spot barked happily and wagged his tail some more. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny was playing with his friends when he fell and hurt his paw. His friends were worried and asked, "Benny, are you okay?" + +Benny replied, "No, my paw hurts." + +His friends wanted to help him, so they took him to a wise old owl. The owl looked at Benny's paw and said, "Don't worry, Benny. Your paw will heal soon." + +Benny was happy to hear that his paw would get better. As they were leaving, Benny saw his reflection in a mirror and said, "Wow, I look cute even with a hurt paw!" + +His friends laughed and said, "Yes, you do!" Benny felt better knowing his friends were there to help him and make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a nice swan who lived in a big pond. One day, a little girl came to the pond to see the swan. The swan said, "Hello little girl, would you like to come and swim with me?" The little girl said, "Yes please, that sounds like fun!" + +The swan offered to take the little girl for a ride on its back. The little girl happily climbed on and they swam around the pond together. But then, the swan suddenly got very tired and couldn't swim anymore. The little girl didn't know what to do and was very scared. + +Sadly, the swan passed away and the little girl was very sad. She went home and told her mom what had happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry sweetie, but sometimes bad things happen even to nice swans." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candies and chocolates. One day, her mom gave her a big bag of candies. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! I receive it!" + +As she was eating her candies, she heard a strange noise. It was coming from under her bed. She got scared and asked, "Mommy, is there a monster under my bed?" + +Her mom checked and said, "No, there's no monster. It's just your toy that fell down." + +Lily felt relieved and continued eating her delicious candies. She shared some with her mom and said, "Mommy, these candies are so delicious! Do you want some?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Lily. You're so kind." And they both enjoyed the candies together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her new puppy, Max. Max was a playful puppy who loved to run around and play fetch. + +One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. They were having so much fun until Max saw a ball in the pond. Max wanted to get the ball, but he didn't know how to swim. Lily saw Max struggling to get the ball and she knew she had to help him. + +"Lily, help Max get the ball!" said Lily's friend, Emma. Lily ran into the pond and helped Max get the ball. Max was so happy and grateful to Lily. "Thank you, Lily!" barked Max. + +Lily and Max continued to play and have fun at the park. They were both tired from all the running and playing. "Let's go home, Max," said Lily. Max barked happily and followed Lily back home. They both fell asleep, dreaming of all the fun they would have together tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside with her friends. One day, her mom told her they needed to go to the grocery store to buy some food for dinner. Lily was excited to go because she loved to help her mom pick out the fruits and vegetables. + +As they walked through the aisles of the grocery store, Lily saw a big pile of oranges. She ran over to them and picked one up to show her mom. But as she turned around, she accidentally bumped into a man carrying a basket of eggs. The eggs fell to the ground and broke into a big mess. + +Lily felt embarrassed and sad. But then, the man smiled and said it was okay because he needed to buy more eggs anyway. Lily and her mom helped him clean up the mess and then they continued their shopping. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful when running around in the grocery store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to put away the dishes in the cupboard. Lily opened the cupboard and was surprised to see a spider inside. She quickly closed the cupboard and told her mommy. Her mommy came and took the spider away. After that, Lily put the dishes away and made sure the cupboard was dry. From that day on, Lily always checked the cupboard before putting away the dishes. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear who lived in the woods. He liked to gather berries and nuts for his friends. One day, he saw a big log in the river and wanted to gather it too. But the log was too heavy and the bear fell into the water. + +The bear tried to swim, but the log was too heavy and he couldn't move. His friends heard him calling for help and came to rescue him. They tried to pull the log away, but it was too heavy for them too. The bear was stuck and couldn't get out of the water. + +Sadly, the bear drowned and his friends were very sad. They missed their friendly bear who loved to gather food for them. They knew they would never forget him and would always remember the lesson they learned: be careful when you gather things, because they might be too heavy and dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy saw a big, wide taxi passing by his house. He ran outside and waved at the driver. The driver stopped and asked, "Do you need a ride, little one?" + +Timmy replied, "No, thank you. I just wanted to see your taxi. It's so big and wide!" + +The driver smiled and said, "Yes, it is. I lay down in the back seat and take a nap sometimes when I'm waiting for customers." + +Timmy was amazed and asked, "Can I lay down in the back seat too?" + +The driver chuckled and said, "Sure, why not? Hop in!" Timmy climbed into the back seat and pretended he was driving the taxi. He had so much fun that he didn't want to get out. But eventually, he thanked the driver and went back home to play with his toy cars. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little boy named Timmy. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. They didn't have much money, so they couldn't buy Timmy many toys or clothes. + +One day, Timmy went for a jog in the park. He loved to run and play outside. But when he got to the park, he saw some other kids playing with their toys. Timmy felt sad because he didn't have any toys to play with. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom read him a story before bed. It was about a boy who was also poor, but he found a magical toy that made him happy. Timmy wished he could find a toy like that too. But then he remembered that he had something even better than a toy - his loving family. He went to sleep feeling happy and grateful for what he had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went outside to play in the snow. The snow was very white and cold, and Timmy loved to play in it. + +Timmy made a snowman and gave him a carrot nose and a hat. He was very proud of his snowman and wanted to keep him forever. But as the sun began to set, Timmy knew he had to go inside. + +Timmy looked back at his snowman and saw that the snow was turning pale. He knew that soon his snowman would melt away. But he was happy because he knew he could always make another snowman the next time it snowed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear her favorite scarf. She wore it everywhere she went because it made her feel happy and warm. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends, but she accidentally dropped her scarf in a puddle. She was sad because her scarf was now wet and dirty. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about her scarf and how she didn't want to wear it anymore because it was ruined. Timmy told her not to worry and that he knew how to fix it. He took her scarf and soaked it in warm water to clean it. After it was clean, he hung it up to dry. + +When the scarf was dry, Timmy gave it back to Lily. She was so happy and grateful that she gave him a big hug. Lily learned that even when things seem unknown and scary, there are always people who can help us. She also learned that it's important to take care of our things and not give up on them too easily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make chocolate chip cookies. Lily helped her mommy mix the ingredients and put the dough in the oven. + +Suddenly, the oven started to make a strange noise. Lily's mommy tried to open the door, but it was stuck. She struggled and struggled, but she couldn't open it. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +"Mommy, what's happening?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. But don't worry, we'll figure it out," her mommy replied. + +Finally, after a few minutes of struggling, they were able to open the oven. The cookies were burnt, but they were grateful that they were safe. From that day on, they always double-checked the oven before using it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go fishing with her dad. One day, they went to the lake to catch some fish. Lily's dad put a brown worm on her hook and they waited patiently. + +Suddenly, Lily's fishing rod started to shake. "I caught a fish! I caught a fish!" she shouted. But when she pulled it out of the water, she realized it was too small. "Aw, it's too little. Let's put it back in the water so it can grow big and strong," Lily's dad said. + +They continued to fish and Lily's dad caught a big brown fish. "Wow, that's a big one!" Lily said. But as they were about to put it in the bucket, the fish wiggled and splashed water everywhere. "It doesn't want to go in the bucket," Lily said. + +Lily's dad smiled and said, "That's because it wants to go back home to its family. We should let it go." Lily realized her dad was right and they gently put the fish back in the water. They continued to fish, happy and content knowing they were doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat honey and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny's friend Sally came to him and said, "Benny, I want to invite you to my birthday party tomorrow!" + +Benny was so excited! He had never been to a birthday party before. He asked Sally, "What kind of food will be at the party?" Sally replied, "There will be cake, ice cream, and lots of yummy treats for our stomachs!" + +Benny felt brave and decided to ask Sally if he could bring his other friends to the party too. Sally said, "Of course! The more, the merrier!" Benny was so happy and couldn't wait to tell his friends the good news. They all went to Sally's party together and had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with boxes. One day, she found a big box in her backyard. She stepped inside and pretended it was a rocket ship. + +Lily loved being independent and exploring new places. She pretended she was flying to the moon in her box. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a monster! + +Lily was scared, but she remembered she was independent and brave. She stepped out of the box and saw that it was just her dog, Max, playing with a toy. Lily laughed and played with Max, happy to have an adventure in her box. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with marbles. He had a big bag of marbles that he would take with him everywhere he went. One day, Timmy was playing with his marbles outside when his friend Sally came over. + +"Hi Timmy! Can I play with your marbles?" Sally asked eagerly. + +"Sure!" Timmy replied. "Let's hide them first and then try to find them." + +So, Timmy and Sally hid the marbles all around the yard. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find them all. Finally, Timmy found the last marble and they both cheered with excitement. From that day on, Timmy and Sally loved to play hide and seek with their marbles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and pretend she was a princess. One day, Lily's mom gave her a brilliant crown to wear. Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, I have a beautiful crown!" + +Lily wore her crown all day, even when she went outside to play. Her friends saw her and said, "Wow, Lily! You look like a real princess!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! I love my new crown." + +Later that day, Lily's little brother wanted to play with the crown too. Lily didn't want to share, but her mom reminded her that it's important to share with others. So, Lily let her brother wear the crown for a little while. He looked so silly with the big crown on his head, but Lily didn't mind. She was happy to share her beautiful crown with her brother. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He was very calm. He liked to sit and observe the world around him. One day, he went to the park. He saw children playing and birds flying. He felt happy. The man liked to be calm and observe the world every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a green frog sitting near the pond. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I want to catch the frog and keep it as a pet." + +Lily replied, "No, we can't do that. We have to protect the frog and let it live in its home." + +Suddenly, the frog jumped into the pond and swam away. Lily and her friends smiled and continued to play in the park. They knew they did the right thing by protecting the frog. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved playing with his toy spears. He would pretend to be a fierce warrior and go on adventures in his backyard. + +One day, Tim's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Tim's spears and said, "Wow, those are cool! How much did they cost?" + +Tim replied, "I don't know, but I value them a lot. They make me feel strong and brave." + +Billy asked if he could play with one of the spears, but Tim was hesitant. He didn't want his spears to get broken. + +But then Tim remembered how much fun it is to play with friends. So he gave Billy one of his spears and they both pretended to be fierce warriors together. They had so much fun that Tim realized the value of sharing with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to search for treasures in the park. One day, she found a shiny rock that she thought was real gold. She showed it to her friend, Timmy, and he said, "That's fake gold, Lily. It's not real." + +Lily was sad because she thought she found something special. Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. The real treasure is watching the beautiful sunrise every morning. It's free and it's real." + +Lily realized that Timmy was right. She stopped searching for fake treasures and started watching the sunrise every morning with her family. She was happy because she found something real and special that she could share with her loved ones. The moral of the story is that sometimes the best things in life are free and real, and we don't need to search for fake treasures to be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing with her microphone. One day, Lily went to a talent show. She saw a boy with a scary mask. + +"Hi, my name is Jack. What's yours?" Jack said. + +"My name is Lily. I like your mask. Does it match your costume?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, it does. I'm going to sing a scary song. What about you?" Jack replied. + +"I'm going to sing a happy song. Do you want to sing with me?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I do. Let's sing together!" Jack said. + +Lily and Jack sang together with their microphones. They had so much fun and everyone clapped for them. They became friends and sang together at every talent show. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man who lived in a small house. He loved to cook and his favorite food was potato. One day, he decided to make mashed potato for his dinner. He took a big potato and boiled it in a pot of water until it was soft. Then he mashed it with a fork and added some butter and milk. The mashed potato looked so yummy! + +The wise old man wanted to share his mashed potato with his friends, so he spread it on some bread and made sandwiches. He put the sandwiches in a basket and went for a walk in the park. He met some children who were playing and he gave them the sandwiches. The children were so happy and thanked the wise old man for the yummy food. From that day on, the wise old man made mashed potato sandwiches and shared them with his friends every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, no matter the weather. One day, she saw some dark clouds in the sky. "Uh oh," Lily said, "I think it's going to rain soon." + +Lily's friend, Max, came over to play. They decided to play hide and seek. Max hid really fast, and Lily couldn't find him. She looked and looked, but he was nowhere to be found. Finally, she heard a giggle coming from behind a tree. "Found you!" she shouted. + +After they played, Max said, "I'm feeling sad today." Lily knew just what to do. She gave him a big hug. "It's okay," she said. "We'll have fun together no matter what." Max smiled and they played together until the rain started to pour down. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the pine trees all day long. But one day, Sammy became very restless. He could not find any pine cones to eat. + +Sammy went to his friend, a wise old owl, and asked for help. The owl provided Sammy with some advice. "Sammy, you must be patient. The pine cones will come when they are ready." + +But Sammy did not want to wait. He went to the other animals in the forest to ask for help. The rabbits and the deer did not know where to find pine cones either. + +Finally, Sammy realized that he needed to be patient and wait for the pine cones to come. He found a cozy spot in the pine trees to rest and waited. Soon enough, the pine cones came and Sammy was happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind grandma who loved to bake cookies. She had a big bowl of dough and was about to put it in the oven. Suddenly, a thief came and stole the bowl! The grandma was very sad because she worked hard to make the dough. She went outside and saw the thief running away. + +"Stop thief!" grandma shouted. "Please give me back my bowl of dough." + +"No way!" the thief said. "I want to eat all the cookies myself." + +The grandma was very upset but she didn't give up. She chased the thief and finally caught him. The thief said sorry and gave back the bowl of dough. Grandma was happy again and baked lots of delicious cookies for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside. One day, she found a big branch on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her wagon. + +Lily wanted to do something kind with the branch. She thought and thought, but she didn't know what to do. Then she had an idea! She could give the branch to her friend who loved to build forts. + +Lily went to her friend's house and put the branch on the front porch. Her friend was so happy to see it! They spent the whole day building a fort together. It was the kind of day they would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden every day. One day, she saw a big vine growing on the fence. She thought it was normal, but it was growing too fast and blocking the sun. + +Lily's mom wanted to make some soup for dinner, but she needed some vegetables. She asked Lily to go to the market and deliver the list to the grocer. Lily was excited to help her mom, so she ran to the market. + +But when she got there, she saw that the grocer's shop was closed because the vine had grown too big and was blocking the door. Lily didn't know what to do. She was sad because she wanted to help her mom. But then she remembered that her dad had a big saw. She went back home and asked her dad to help her. Together, they cut the vine and saved the day. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He was very huge and furry. One day, he found a key on the ground. He picked it up and looked around. He saw a little girl who looked lost. The bear wanted to help her, so he walked up to her and gave her a big hug. Then, he showed her the key and asked if it was hers. The little girl nodded her head and smiled. She took the key and hugged the bear back. They became friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries because they were so sweet and juicy. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and found a big blueberry bush. She picked a handful of blueberries and put them in her mouth. + +Suddenly, she saw a boy spinning around in circles. "Wow, he's spinning so fast!" she exclaimed. The boy stopped spinning and looked at Lily. "Do you want to spin too?" he asked. "Yes, please!" she replied. + +They both started spinning together and soon they were both feeling dizzy. "That was so much fun!" Lily said, feeling a little bit fit from all the spinning. "Let's do it again!" the boy agreed. They spent the rest of the afternoon spinning and eating blueberries until it was time to go home. + +Lily went to bed that night with a big smile on her face, dreaming of spinning and blueberries. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go to the beach and play in the ocean. Timmy was excited and said yes. + +When they got to the beach, Timmy felt the sand between his toes and heard the waves crashing on the shore. He ran towards the ocean, but when he got there, he felt the water was too cold. He refused to go in. + +Instead, Timmy and his mom built sandcastles and collected seashells. They had a fun day at the beach, even though Timmy didn't go in the ocean. The sun was shining and the weather was mild, which made it a perfect day to be outside. Timmy went home happy, knowing he had a great day with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to dance and sing. He would move his body in funny ways and sing silly songs. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to a party. There were lots of people there and Timmy got very excited. He started to dance and sing in front of everyone. + +But then, Timmy realized that nobody else was dancing or singing. He felt embarrassed. His mom told him not to worry and to just repeat his dance and song. So, Timmy closed his eyes and danced and sang his heart out. And before he knew it, all the other people at the party started to dance and sing too! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his toys. One day, Timmy saw a big blue kayak in his backyard. He was so excited to try it out! + +Timmy got in the kayak and started to paddle really fast. The kayak moved through the water with ease. Timmy felt like he was flying! + +But then, the kayak started to break apart. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. Luckily, his dad was nearby and helped him out of the kayak. Timmy was sad that his fun ride was over, but he was happy to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the moon in the sky. One night, Lily went outside to find her toy that she had lost earlier. She looked all around but couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, she looked up and saw the moon. It was big and bright and made her very happy. But then, she heard a noise and saw that her little brother was upset. He had lost his favorite toy too. + +Lily knew how it felt to be upset, so she decided to help her brother find his toy. Together, they looked all around the yard and finally found it hiding in the grass. They both felt very happy and went back inside to cuddle with their toys and look at the moon together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the bathtub, but one day she accidentally dropped her favorite toy boat in the sink. She tried to reach for it, but it was too far down. + +Lily's mommy came to help and saw the toy boat in the sink. She tried to pull it out, but it was stuck. Mommy explained to Lily that the sink had a powerful drain that sucked things in and it was hard to get them out. + +Lily was sad and didn't want to lose her toy boat. So, mommy had an idea. She got a long stick and used it to pull the toy boat out of the sink. Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy tightly. From then on, she made sure to be careful with her toys near the sink. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max was very playful and loved to run around in the park. One day, Max saw a big puddle of water and he wanted to jump in it. So, he ran towards the puddle and jumped in it with a big splash! Max was very happy and started to run around in the water. + +After a while, Max got tired and decided to go home. As he was walking, he saw a gray cat sitting on a wall. Max wanted to say hello to the cat, but he noticed that the cat had a collar around its neck. Max knew that the collar meant the cat belonged to someone else, so he just wagged his tail and walked away. + +When Max got home, his owner gave him a bath because he was all wet and muddy. Max didn't like baths very much, but he knew it was important to be clean. After the bath, Max felt very happy and cozy in his warm bed. He fell asleep dreaming of more puddles to splash in. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun was very cute with soft fur and big ears. One day, Bun Bun was playing in the forest when he saw a big tree. The tree was very tall and made of lumber. + +Bun Bun hopped over to the tree and said, "Hello, Mr. Tree! Can you turn around so I can see all of you?" + +The tree didn't answer, so Bun Bun hopped around the tree and saw a family of squirrels living inside. "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Squirrel! You have a nice home in this lumber tree," said Bun Bun. + +The squirrels replied, "Thank you, Bun Bun! We like it too. Do you want to come inside and play with us?" + +Bun Bun was very excited to play with the squirrels and he hopped inside their home. They played together all day and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Bun Bun said goodbye to his new friends and hopped back to his own cozy burrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag of marbles that he kept in his room. One day, Timmy was playing with his marbles when he accidentally spilled them all over the floor. He started to panic because he didn't want to lose any of his marbles. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and saw him panicking. She told him not to worry and that they would find all of his marbles together. They got down on the floor and started looking for the marbles. It was a lively search and they found all of the marbles in no time. + +Timmy was so happy that he didn't lose any of his marbles. He thanked his mom for helping him and they both went to get some ice cream to celebrate. From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his marbles in a safe place so he wouldn't panic if they ever spilled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sausages for breakfast. One day, her mom made her pancakes instead. Lily frowned and said, "I want sausages, not pancakes. Pancakes are stupid." + +Her mom replied, "But we don't have any sausages left. We can buy more later." Lily still felt sad and didn't want to eat her pancakes. + +Later that day, they went to the store and bought more sausages. Lily was so happy and smiled from ear to ear. She said, "I love sausages! They're my favorite!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you're happy, Lily." And they went home to cook the sausages together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, she hid inside her wardrobe and closed the door. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. She peeked through the crack and saw a big, scary monster! + +Lily was very alert and scared. She didn't know what to do. She thought for a moment and then remembered her mom's advice. She shouted, "Stop!" The monster froze and looked at her. Lily quickly opened the wardrobe and ran to her mom. + +Her mom hugged her and asked what happened. Lily explained everything and her mom was proud of her for being so brave. From that day on, Lily never hid in her wardrobe again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved candy, especially lollipops. One day, Lily's mom gave her a lollipop, but it was broken. Lily was sad because she couldn't eat it. + +But then, her mom gave her a tube of glue and said, "Lily, you can complete the lollipop by gluing it back together." Lily was so happy! She used the glue to fix the lollipop and it was as good as new. + +Lily learned that even when things are broken, they can still be fixed. And when she finally ate the lollipop, it was delicious! From that day on, Lily never gave up on anything that was broken, because she knew she could always complete it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in his garden. One day, Benny found a tunnel in his garden. It was dark inside, but Benny was brave and decided to explore it. + +As he crawled through the tunnel, he noticed that it was getting a bit stuffy. Benny wished he had something to spray to make the air fresher. Suddenly, he saw a stubborn rock blocking his way. Benny tried to push it, but it wouldn't budge. + +Then Benny remembered he had a spray bottle with him. He sprayed the rock with water and it became slippery. Benny was able to push it out of the way and continue exploring the tunnel. After a while, Benny saw a bright light at the end of the tunnel. He crawled towards it and emerged into a beautiful meadow filled with flowers. Benny was so happy he had found a new place to play! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her pony in the field. One day, Lily's pony got stuck in the mud and couldn't move. Lily was worried and didn't know what to do. She remembered her dad telling her to always ask for help when she needed it. + +So, Lily ran to her neighbor's house and asked for help. Her neighbor came with a tractor and saved the pony from the mud. Lily was so happy and grateful that her pony was okay. She learned that it's important to ask for help when you need it. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always have a normal check-up for her pony to make sure he was healthy and happy. She also made sure to ask for help when she needed it, just like she did when her pony got stuck in the mud. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved playing with her cards. She had a lot of cards with different pictures on them. One day, Lily was playing with her cards when the light went out. She couldn't see her cards anymore! Lily started to complain to her mom that she couldn't see her cards. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's light a candle so you can see your cards again." So, they lit a candle and put it on the table. The light from the candle was not very bright, but it was enough for Lily to see her cards. She was so happy! + +From then on, whenever the light went out, Lily knew what to do. She would light a candle and continue playing with her cards. And whenever she wanted to complain, her mom would always be there to help her find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sleep in her bed every night. Her bed was big and comfy, and it had a sweet smell from the flowers on her windowsill. + +One night, Lily's mommy came to tuck her in. "Remember to brush your teeth before bed," she said. Lily nodded and smiled. "Okay, mommy!" she replied. + +As her mommy left the room, Lily snuggled under her covers and closed her eyes. She remembered the fun day she had playing with her friends at the park. She also remembered the yummy ice cream they had for dessert. With those sweet thoughts in her head, she fell asleep quickly and had sweet dreams all night long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to bake with his mom. They made yummy cookies with a special dough. The dough was important because it made the cookies taste so good. + +One day, Timmy and his mom were baking cookies when Timmy accidentally spilled flour all over the dough. Timmy's mom quickly covered the dough with a clean towel to keep it safe from the flour. + +Timmy learned that covering the dough was important to keep it clean and tasty. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to cover the dough when they were baking together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a fairy and flew around her room. Suddenly, she saw a real fairy sitting on her windowsill! + +Lily was scared at first, but the fairy smiled and said hello. The fairy told Lily that she needed her help to find her lost wand. Lily was happy to help and together they searched the room. + +After a while, they found the wand under the bed. The fairy was so happy and thanked Lily. Lily was no longer scared and felt proud that she could help the fairy. From that day on, Lily and the fairy became good friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, Lily found a path that she had never seen before. She was very excited to see where it would lead her. + +As she walked down the path, she became impatient. She wanted to know where it went right away. But she kept walking and soon she saw a big tree. The tree had a lot of apples on it. Lily climbed the tree and picked some apples. + +Lily was happy because she had gained some yummy apples. She ate them on the way back home. From that day on, Lily would take that path every time she wanted to find some apples. She loved exploring and finding new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in the east part of the forest. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mommy told him to be careful because there was a big, scary wolf that lived nearby. + +Benny didn't listen and went to play in the forest. Suddenly, he saw the big, scary wolf! The wolf was very hungry and wanted to eat Benny. Benny was scared and started to run away. + +Just when the wolf was about to catch Benny, a kind squirrel appeared. The squirrel was very fast and saved Benny from the wolf. Benny was so grateful to the squirrel for being so harmless and saving him from the bad wolf. From that day on, Benny always listened to his mommy and never went to play in the forest alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck had a lot of boxes to carry. The driver had to load the boxes onto the truck using a big machine. + +One day, the driver was very upset because the machine broke. He didn't know how to load the boxes without it. But then, he remembered he had a long chain in the back of the truck. + +He used the chain to lift the boxes and load them onto the truck. It was hard work, but he did it! The driver was happy he found a way to load the boxes and continue his trip. +Once upon a time, there was a bad dog. He barked at people and chased cats. His owner tried to teach him to be good, but the dog didn't listen. + +One day, the bad dog ran away from home. He saw a squirrel and chased after it. But the squirrel was too fast and the bad dog got lost. He wandered around for hours until he saw a big, scary man with a chain. + +The bad dog was scared, but he didn't run away. The big man grabbed the chain and put it around the bad dog's neck. He took him to a place with lots of other dogs. They were all organized in rows, and the bad dog was put in a small cage. + +The bad dog learned his lesson. He realized that being bad can lead to punishment. From then on, he was a good dog and listened to his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friendly dog named Max. One day, Max got hurt and Lily had to take him to the hospital. + +At the hospital, Lily met a nurse who was very friendly. The nurse helped Max feel better and gave Lily some medicine to take home. + +On the way home, Lily and Max saw a mailbox. Lily asked Max, "Do you want to mail a letter?" Max barked happily, so Lily wrote a letter and put it in the mailbox. + +The letter said, "Thank you for helping Max feel better. You are very kind." Lily learned that it's important to say thank you to people who are friendly and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance and would perform for her family every day. One day, her family decided to go on a trip to a faraway land. They packed their bags and made sure to bring their passports so they could travel safely. + +During the trip, Lily's little brother was being careless and almost lost his passport. Luckily, Lily found it and gave it back to her parents. They were very proud of her for being so responsible and caring. + +When they arrived at their destination, Lily was so excited to perform for the people there. She sang and danced her heart out and everyone clapped and cheered for her. It was the best trip ever and Lily couldn't wait to go on another adventure with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Timmy found a shiny rock that looked like gold. He was so excited and showed it to his friend, Sally. + +Sally said, "Wow, Timmy! You make a lot of money if that's real gold!" + +Timmy was happy and ran home to show his mom. His mom looked at the rock and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy, but that's not real gold. It's just a rock that looks like it." + +Timmy was sad and disappointed. He didn't want to believe his mom, so he took the rock to a store to get it checked. The store owner said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. This is not real gold. It's just a rock." + +Timmy was so upset that he threw the rock on the ground. The rock shattered into pieces and Timmy realized that it was just a bitter disappointment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her daddy very much, he was the best daddy in the world. One day, her daddy asked her if she dared to try something new. Lily was scared, but she wanted to make her daddy proud, so she said yes. + +Her daddy took her to a lovely park with a big slide. Lily had never gone down a slide before, but her daddy encouraged her to try. She was scared at first, but then she closed her eyes and went down the slide. It was so much fun! + +Lily learned that sometimes it's scary to try new things, but it can also be really fun. She was proud of herself for being brave and making her daddy happy. From that day on, she wasn't afraid to try new things anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pair of large sunglasses to wear. Lily put them on and felt like a movie star! + +As Lily was playing, she saw her friend Timmy walking towards her. Timmy had a toy dinosaur in his hand. "Hi Lily," said Timmy. "Do you want to play with my dinosaur?" + +Lily nodded and reached out to take the toy. But as she did, she accidentally poked the dinosaur's eye with her finger. Timmy gasped and said, "Oh no! The dinosaur's eye is broken!" + +Lily felt bad and wanted to make it up to Timmy. She remembered the sunglasses her mom gave her and said, "Wait! I have an idea!" She took off the sunglasses and put them on the dinosaur's face. "There! Now he has cool sunglasses just like me!" Timmy laughed and they continued to play with the dinosaur, now with his new stylish accessory. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, the bird saw a yellow flower and decided to pause and take a closer look. The flower was so pretty and smelled so nice. The bird felt very happy. + +As the bird continued to fly, it saw a yellow banana on a tree. The bird decided to pause again and eat the banana. It was very tasty! The bird felt full and happy. + +Finally, the bird saw a yellow sun setting in the sky. The bird paused one last time to watch the sun go down. It was so beautiful! The bird felt grateful for all the yellow things in the world. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with a big garden. In the garden, there was a big gate that kept the animals out. One day, Lily saw a bird fly over the gate. She was very alert and ran to tell her mommy. + +Mommy came outside and saw the bird too. She opened the gate so the bird could come in. Lily was so happy! She ran to the swing and started to swing back and forth. The bird flew over and landed on the swing next to her. They swung together and had so much fun! + +After a while, the bird had to go back to its family. Lily said goodbye and watched the bird fly away. She was sad to see it go, but she knew it would come back soon. She went back inside with a big smile on her face, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the dirt with his spade. He dug and dug until he found a big, shiny rock. He was so happy! + +But then, a girl named Sally came along and asked if she could have the rock. Timmy didn't want to share, but he didn't want to be mean either. So, he asked Sally if they could share the rock. Sally said no and tried to take it from Timmy. + +Timmy was upset and didn't know what to do. He thought Sally was being disgusting by trying to take his rock. He decided to ask his mom for help. His mom told Sally that it wasn't nice to take things from others without asking first. Sally apologized and Timmy felt much better. They ended up sharing the rock and playing together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was flying in the sky when suddenly he saw a big, gray cloud. The cloud appeared to be very heavy and Tweet felt a pain in his wings. He decided to land on a tree to rest for a while. + +As he was resting, he noticed a little girl walking by. She looked sad and had tears in her eyes. Tweet wanted to help her feel better, so he started singing a beautiful song. The girl looked up and saw Tweet singing. She smiled and started to feel happy again. + +Tweet was happy that he could help the girl feel better. He knew that sometimes things may appear gray and heavy, but there is always a way to make them better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and get dirty in the mud. He would rub the mud all over his hands and feet and sometimes even his face! + +One day, Timmy's big sister, who was very bossy, told him he couldn't play in the mud anymore. Timmy didn't like being told what to do, so he ran outside and jumped right into the mud puddle. He rubbed the mud all over himself and had so much fun! + +When Timmy's sister saw him covered in mud, she got very mad and tried to make him go inside. But Timmy didn't want to go inside yet, he was having too much fun being dirty. So he continued to rub the mud all over his body until the sun went down and it was time to go inside for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who wanted to win a race. The team had a rabbit, a turtle, and a bird. They all practiced very hard every day. The rabbit was very fast, the turtle was very slow, and the bird was very good at flying. + +The day of the race arrived, and all the animals came to watch. The rabbit was very confident, but the turtle was nervous. The bird was honest and said, "I don't think we can win this race. The other teams are very strong." + +But the rabbit said, "Don't worry, we are a great team. We can do it!" And so, the race began. The rabbit ran very fast, but soon he got tired. The turtle was very slow, but he kept going. The bird flew very high, but then he saw something in the distance. It was the finish line! The bird quickly flew back to the team and said, "I found the finish line! Let's go!" And so, the team arrived at the finish line together and won the race. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but one day it was too hot. She found a tree with a big shade and sat down to rest. + +Suddenly, a snake came slithering towards her. It was dangerous and Lily was scared. She started to cry and called for her mom. + +Her mom came running and saw the snake. She picked up Lily and comforted her. Then, she chased the snake away. + +From that day on, Lily knew that shade could protect her from the sun, but it was also important to be careful of dangerous things. She learned that she could always call for her mom when she needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet cat named Mittens. Timmy loved Mittens very much and always made sure to feed her. + +One day, Timmy found his dad's microphone and started singing into it. Mittens heard Timmy singing and wanted to join in too, but Timmy didn't let her. + +After a while, Timmy got tired of singing and went to bed. But he forgot to feed Mittens before he went to sleep. + +The next morning, Timmy woke up to find that Mittens had passed away. He felt very sad and realized that he should have taken better care of his pet. The moral of the story is that we should always remember to take care of our pets and make sure to feed them. +Once upon a time, there was a charming dragon. He had big wings and breathed fire. The dragon liked to balance on rocks in the river. He was happy there. + +One day, a mean knight came to the river. He wanted to hurt the dragon. The knight threw rocks at the dragon, and the dragon fell into the water. The dragon could not swim very well, and he drowned. + +The knight was happy because he thought he had won. But he did not know that dragons have families. The dragon's family was very sad. They missed the charming dragon who loved to balance on rocks in the river. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lamp in his room that he loved to turn on at night. One night, when Timmy was getting ready for bed, he noticed that the lamp was too tight and wouldn't turn on. Timmy tried to fix it, but he couldn't. + +Timmy's dad came into the room and saw that Timmy was sad. He asked Timmy what was wrong, and Timmy told him about the lamp. Timmy's dad smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I have a joke that will make you feel better." Timmy's dad told him a silly joke, and Timmy laughed so hard that he forgot about the lamp. + +The next day, Timmy's dad fixed the lamp and it turned on perfectly. Timmy was so happy that he gave his dad a big hug. From that day on, Timmy knew that even when things were tight, his dad would always be there to make him laugh. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to play and run around in the park with his friends. One day, Max's owner took him to the vet for an operation. Max was scared but he knew he had to try to be brave. + +The operation was incredible because Max felt better right away. He was happy to be back home and play with his toys. But, a few days later, Max started feeling sick again. His owner took him back to the vet, but this time the news was not good. The operation didn't work and Max had to say goodbye to his owner forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was drinking milk from a mug. She wanted to show her mom how good she was at drinking from a big girl mug. But suddenly, the mug slipped from her hand and fell on the floor. The mug broke into many pieces, and Lily felt very sorry. + +Her mom told her not to worry and that accidents happen. She helped Lily clean up the broken pieces and gave her a new mug. Lily was happy again and promised to be more careful next time. Later that day, Lily passed by her little brother who was playing with his toys. She saw that he was sad because he couldn't find his favorite toy car. So, Lily passed him his toy car and he was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing on the swings, she felt an itch on her arm. She scratched it and it felt better. + +Suddenly, a butterfly landed on her finger. She was so happy and didn't want to let it go. But her mom told her to release the butterfly so it could fly away and be free. Lily was sad, but she let the butterfly go. + +Her mom explained that it's important to let things go sometimes, even if it's hard. It's like scratching an itch, it might feel good for a little while, but if you keep scratching it, it will only get worse. Sometimes we need to let go and move on, even if it's deep down inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a big box where he would keep all his toys. One day, Timmy's mother asked him to clean up his toys and put them back in the box. But Timmy didn't want to keep his toys in the box. He thought it was silly to keep them locked up. + +Later that day, Timmy went outside to play. He looked up at the sky and saw the beautiful universe. He saw the stars and the moon shining bright. Timmy realized that the universe was so big and wonderful, but it was also important to keep things in their proper place. Just like how he needed to keep his toys in the box. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to keep his toys in the box and take care of them. He also learned that even though the universe was big and amazing, it was important to keep it safe and protected. Timmy felt happy knowing that he was doing his part to keep everything in order. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the festival with his family. They would eat yummy food, play games, and watch fireworks. But this year, things were troubled. Timmy's mom got sick and couldn't prepare the food they always brought to the festival. + +Timmy was sad because he loved his mom's cooking. But he had an idea! He asked his dad if they could make the food together. His dad was happy to help and they spent the whole day preparing the food. Timmy was proud of himself for helping his family. + +When they got to the festival, everyone loved the food they made. Timmy was so happy that he could help his family and make everyone else happy too. Even though things were troubled at first, Timmy learned that he could still have fun and make things better by preparing and working together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall hotel. It had lots of rooms and people would come from far away to stay there. One day, a big thunderstorm came and lightning struck the hotel. It made a loud noise and scared everyone inside. The people were angry because they were scared and some of them had to move rooms because of the damage. But the hotel workers worked hard to fix everything and soon the hotel was as good as new. The people were happy again and they enjoyed the rest of their stay. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little turtle named Timmy. Timmy was very slow, but he had a job to do. His job was to find the biggest and juiciest leaves for his family to eat. + +One day, Timmy was on his way to find some leaves when he saw a big, scary bird. The bird wanted to eat Timmy, but Timmy knew he had to stay calm and stay still. + +Timmy waited until the bird flew away, and then he continued on his way. He found the biggest and juiciest leaves he had ever seen! When he brought them back to his family, they were very happy and proud of him for doing such a good job. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that even though he was slow, he could still do a great job and stay safe by staying still when he needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet cat named Mittens. Mittens was a white cat with soft fur. + +One day, Timmy said to Mittens, "Are you hungry? I will feed you." Timmy went to the kitchen and got a bowl of dry cat food. He put the bowl on the floor and Mittens came over to eat. + +After Mittens finished eating, Timmy said, "Let's go outside and play." They went outside and saw a big puddle. Timmy said, "Look, Mittens, the puddle is so big!" They played in the puddle for a while and then went back inside. + +When they came back inside, Timmy noticed that Mittens was wet. He said, "Mittens, you are wet. Let me dry you off." Timmy got a towel and dried off Mittens. Mittens was happy and purred. Timmy smiled and said, "I love you, Mittens." Mittens meowed and snuggled up to Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a shiny pipe in her backyard. She picked it up and looked at it closely. It was very pretty and she thought it would make a nice toy. + +Lily played with the pipe for a while, but then she accidentally dropped it down a hole. She tried to get it out, but it was too far down. She felt sad and regretted playing with the pipe too roughly. + +The next day, Lily's neighbor came over to her house. He was a very polite man and always said hello to her. He asked if she had seen his pipe because he had lost it. Lily remembered the shiny pipe she had found and felt bad. She told the man what happened and apologized for not being more careful. The man smiled and said it was okay. He was happy that Lily was honest and polite. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bear. He lived in a forest with his friends. One day, the bear went to a nearby store to buy some honey. He was very hungry and couldn't wait to eat it. + +But when he got to the store, he realized he didn't have any money to pay for the honey. The staff at the store didn't believe him and thought he was trying to steal it. They got angry and started shouting at him. + +The bear tried to explain, but they didn't listen. They called the police and the bear was taken away. He felt very sad and alone in his cell. He wished he had listened to his friends and saved some money instead of spending it all. + +In the end, the bear learned a valuable lesson about the importance of being responsible with money. He promised himself that he would always save some money for emergencies and to pay for things he needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Sarah. Sarah was always bossy and told Lily what to do. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys when Sarah came in and said, "Lily, you need to clean up your toys now." Lily didn't want to clean up yet, so she said, "No, I don't want to." Sarah warned her, "If you don't clean up, Mommy will be mad." + +Lily didn't want Mommy to be mad, so she started to clean up. While she was cleaning, she found a toy car that was dirty. She decided to rub it with a cloth to make it clean again. + +When Lily was done cleaning, Sarah said, "Good job, Lily!" Lily was happy that she listened to her sister and cleaned up her toys. From that day on, Lily tried to listen to her sister more often. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a loyal friend to his owner, Lily. One day, Lily wrote a note and put it on Max's collar. The note said, "Please take this to Grandma's house." Max was very excited to help Lily and he started to run. As he ran, he felt his legs stretch and he went faster. + +Max ran and ran until he saw Grandma's house. He barked and Grandma came out. She read the note and hugged Max. "You're such a good dog," she said. Max felt happy that he could help his friend Lily. From that day on, Max knew that he was a loyal and helpful dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toy boat in the bathtub. Her brother, Max, was envious of her boat and always wanted to play with it. + +One day, Lily and Max were playing together in the bathtub. Max asked, "Can I play with your boat, Lily?" But Lily said, "No, it's my boat." Max was sad and went to his room. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took them to the park. They saw a man selling toy boats at the pond. Lily's mom bought one for Max. Max was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom!" Lily saw how happy Max was and decided to share her boat with him. + +From then on, Lily and Max played with their boats together. Lily's mom smiled and said, "Sharing is a good thing. It can increase our happiness." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries. One day, she went to the store with her mom and they bought a big bag of blueberries. Lily was so happy! + +When they got home, Lily's brother wanted some blueberries too. But Lily didn't want to share. Her mom told her that it was selfish to not share with her brother. + +Later that day, Lily wanted to help her mom make blueberry muffins. She put the blueberries in a bowl and poured water on them to soak them. Then she helped mix the muffin batter. When the muffins were done, Lily shared them with her brother and they both enjoyed the yummy blueberry muffins together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a little dog named Max. One day, Max got sick and Lily was worried. She asked her mom, "Can we go see the veterinarian?" Her mom said yes and they went to the animal hospital. + +At the hospital, the veterinarian checked Max and said he needed some medicine. Lily's mom said they didn't have any money to buy the medicine, but the veterinarian said they could borrow the money. Lily was happy because she didn't want Max to be sick anymore. + +After they borrowed the money, Lily's mom said, "Thank you so much! We will pay you back soon." The veterinarian smiled and said, "No problem, I'm happy to help." Lily and her mom took Max home and gave him the medicine. Max felt better and started wagging his tail. Lily was happy that Max was feeling better and she thanked her mom for taking her to the veterinarian. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk on the street with his mommy. One day, they went for a walk and it was very dry outside. Timmy's mommy told him to look out for the street signs. + +As they walked, Timmy saw a sign that said "stop". He knew that meant they had to stop walking and wait for the cars to pass. Then, they saw another sign that said "walk". That meant they could cross the street safely. + +After a while, they came to a park. Timmy was so happy to see the green grass and the big trees. He ran around and played until it was time to go home. As they walked back, Timmy saw that the ground was no longer dry. It had rained while they were playing in the park. Timmy's mommy told him to be careful so he wouldn't slip on the wet street. Timmy held his mommy's hand tightly and they walked home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Timmy was playing with his friends and they decided to make a snowman. They rolled the snow into a big ball and put it on top of another big ball. They added sticks for arms, rocks for eyes, and a carrot for a nose. + +After they finished making the snowman, Timmy's mom called him inside to help with the laundry. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to help his mom. He went inside and helped his mom put the dirty clothes in the washing machine. + +When they finished, Timmy's mom made some tasty hot chocolate for him and his friends. They all sat around the table and drank the hot chocolate. Suddenly, Timmy's friend spilled his hot chocolate and it froze on the table. They were all surprised to see it freeze so quickly. Timmy and his friends had a great day playing in the snow and drinking tasty hot chocolate. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside and chase balls. One day, Spot's collar broke and he couldn't find it. He was sad because he knew he needed his collar to go for walks with his owner. + +Spot's owner, a kind lady, saw that Spot was sad and asked him what was wrong. Spot barked and whined and finally the lady understood. She said, "Don't worry, Spot. I will cook you a special treat and then we will go to the store and get you a new collar." + +Spot's tail wagged with excitement. He loved treats! The lady cooked Spot some yummy chicken and he gobbled it up. Then they went to the store and got Spot a new collar. Spot was happy again and wagged his tail all the way home. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mommy. They saw a big basket full of red apples. Lily loved apples, so she asked her mommy if she could have one. Her mommy said yes, but warned her to be careful with the apple. + +Lily took the apple and started to walk around the store. Suddenly, she saw a toy that she really wanted. She forgot about the apple and ran to the toy. Her mommy saw her being careless and reminded her to hurry up and come back to the apple. + +Lily quickly ran back to the apple and took a big bite. It was so juicy and delicious! She smiled and said to her mommy, "I love apples, thank you!" Her mommy smiled back and said, "You're welcome, but next time, don't be so careless with your things." Lily nodded and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a big pumpkin. It was so big that she could barely lift it. + +Lily decided to show the pumpkin to her friend Timmy. "Look, Timmy! I found a big pumpkin!" she exclaimed. Timmy was impressed. "Wow, that's a huge pumpkin, Lily!" he said. + +As they were admiring the pumpkin, Lily accidentally dropped it. The pumpkin fell to the ground and broke into pieces. Lily felt sad and Timmy tried to cheer her up. "It's okay, Lily. We can still have fun playing together," he said. + +Lily smiled and they continued playing. They found some clear stones and used them to play a new game. They had so much fun that Lily forgot all about the broken pumpkin. From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together every day, finding new adventures and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. They played for a while, and then Timmy got hungry. + +"Mommy, I want to eat a sandwich," Timmy said. + +"Okay, let's go home and have lunch," his mom replied. + +"But I want to eat my sandwich in the park," Timmy said. + +"That's not normal, Timmy. We eat at home," his mom said. + +Timmy was sad, but he knew his mom was right. They went home and had a yummy lunch together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside and exploring the world around him. One day, he heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. He was scared, but he wanted to see what was making the noise. + +"Who's there?" Timmy asked. + +"It's me, your friend Max," a voice replied. + +Timmy trusted Max, so he went closer to the bushes. Max was a strong dog, and he had been playing with a stick. Timmy laughed and played with Max for the rest of the day. From that day on, Timmy knew he could always trust Max to keep him safe and have fun with him. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in a tree. The owl loved to peek out of his tree hole and watch the world go by. One day, a mischievous squirrel came by and started teasing the owl. The squirrel would peek out from behind the tree and then run away before the owl could catch him. + +The wise owl tried to ignore the squirrel, but he couldn't help feeling annoyed. One day, he decided to teach the squirrel a lesson. He waited until the squirrel was distracted and then flew down to the ground. The squirrel was surprised and ran away, but the owl followed him. + +The squirrel ran and ran until he finally hid in a toilet. The owl peeked inside and saw the squirrel hiding. He knew he had won the game of chase. From that day on, the squirrel never teased the wise owl again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and collect rocks. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some flowers. Lily was nervous because she didn't want to leave her rocks outside. + +At the store, Lily saw a big bag of soil. She asked her mommy if they could buy it so she could plant her own flowers. Her mommy said yes and they bought the soil and some pretty flowers. + +When they got home, Lily planted the flowers in the soil and put her rocks around them. She was so happy and not nervous anymore. From that day on, Lily loved to plant flowers and play in the dirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy bake cookies in the oven. One day, she accidentally tore her apron while mixing the dough. Her mommy said it was okay and they continued to make the cookies. + +After the cookies were done baking, Lily's mommy opened the oven door and a clear smell of fresh cookies filled the room. Lily's eyes sparkled with excitement as she saw the delicious treats. She carefully took them out of the oven with her mommy's help and they both enjoyed the warm cookies together. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be extra careful when mixing the dough so she wouldn't tear her apron again. She loved baking with her mommy and couldn't wait to make more yummy treats in the clear oven. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy was walking down the street when he saw a sad puppy. The puppy was all alone and looked miserable. Timmy knew he had to save the puppy. + +He picked up the puppy and took him home. Timmy gave the puppy some food and water. The puppy was so happy and started wagging his tail. Timmy knew he did the right thing by saving the puppy. + +From that day on, Timmy and the puppy were best friends. They played together and went on adventures. Timmy was happy that he saved the puppy and gave him a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He liked to roar very loud, and all the animals were scared of him. One day, a team of small animals, including a rabbit, a squirrel and a mouse, decided to talk to the lion about his loud roaring. They were very scared but they knew they had to be brave. + +When they approached the lion, he started to roar even louder. The team of small animals told the lion that his roaring was scaring them and asked him to please be more quiet. The lion got very angry and started to chase after the small animals. They ran as fast as they could, but the lion was too fast. + +Finally, they reached an open field and the small animals had an idea. They all stood on each other's shoulders to make a tall tower, and the mouse climbed to the top. The mouse then tickled the lion's nose, making him sneeze so hard that he fell over. The small animals were safe and the lion realized he didn't need to roar so loud to be heard. From that day on, the lion and the small animals became friends and played together in the open field. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. He lived in a pond with his friends. The frog had a green body and big, round eyes. He loved to jump and play in the pond. + +One day, the little frog wanted to invite his friends to a party. He hopped over to his friend, the turtle, and said, "I want to have a party. Will you come?" The turtle said yes and invited his other friends too. + +At the party, the little frog ate yummy bugs and sang songs with his friends. Suddenly, he felt something on his lip. It was a ladybug! The little frog laughed and said, "Look at my lip, it's ticklish!" His friends laughed too and they all had a great time at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a happy fairy named Lily. She loved to spread joy and magic wherever she went. One day, she decided to deliver some magic to her friend, the cheerful bunny named Max. + +Lily flew to Max's house with her magic wand in hand. She knocked on the door and Max answered with a big smile. Lily waved her wand and a sparkly cloud of magic filled the room. Max jumped with excitement and thanked Lily for the cheerful surprise. + +From that day on, Max and Lily became the best of friends. They would play together and spread magic wherever they went. Lily loved to deliver magic to her friends and Max was always happy to receive it. +Once upon a time, there was a little worm named Wiggly. Wiggly liked to crawl around in the dirt and eat leaves. One day, Wiggly saw a big tube in the ground. It looked like a long tunnel. Wiggly wanted to explore it, so he crawled inside. + +But the tube was very uncomfortable. It was dark and cramped, and Wiggly couldn't move around easily. He wished he had stayed outside in the sunshine. Finally, after crawling for a long time, Wiggly saw a tiny bit of light up ahead. He crawled faster and faster, and soon he popped out of the tube. + +Wiggly was so happy to be outside again! He wiggled and squirmed with joy. From then on, he decided to stick to crawling on the ground and not go inside any more tubes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars and make them zoom around the house. One day, Tim's mom took him to a beautiful island. Tim was very excited to explore the island. + +As they walked around, they met a friendly dog. The dog was wagging its tail and barking happily. Tim was scared at first, but the dog was so friendly that he soon started petting it. The dog even followed Tim and his mom around the island. + +After a while, Tim and his mom saw some litter on the ground. Tim's mom explained to him that it's important to keep the island clean and not litter. Tim understood and helped his mom pick up the litter. They even found a trash can to throw it away in. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to keep our environment clean and be friendly to animals we meet. +Once upon a time, there was a big station. It was so impressive! People went there to ride trains and buses. One day, the sun came out and started to shine. The station looked even more impressive in the bright light. The people were happy and smiled. They knew it was going to be a good day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and we called her "elderly". One day, she went to the store to buy some bread. She met her friend, Mrs. Smith, who said "Hi, how are you?" The old lady replied, "I'm good, thank you." + +Mrs. Smith then asked the old lady if she had heard any news lately. The old lady said no, she hadn't. Mrs. Smith told her that there was going to be a big storm coming soon. The old lady got worried and said, "Oh no, I need to go back home and prepare for it." + +So, the old lady went back to her house and stored some food and water. She also made sure that her windows were closed tightly. When the storm came, the old lady was safe and sound in her cozy home. She was very happy that she had listened to her friend's news and had prepared for the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a brave goose named Gus. He liked to run around and play with his friends. One day, Gus found a piece of gum on the ground. He put it in his mouth and started to chew. + +But soon, Gus realized that the gum was stuck in his beak! He tried and tried to get it out, but he couldn't. All of his friends laughed at him and called him silly. + +Gus felt sad and embarrassed. But then he remembered something his mom had told him. She said, "It's okay to make mistakes. What's important is that you learn from them." + +So, Gus went to his mom and she helped him get the gum out of his beak. Gus felt happy and proud of himself for being brave enough to ask for help. And he learned that it's okay to make mistakes and ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day he got a big box from his dad. The box was so big that Timmy could fit inside it! + +Timmy had a foolish idea. He thought it would be fun to move the box all by himself. But the box was too heavy for Timmy to move by himself. He tried and tried, but the box wouldn't budge. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and came to help. She showed Timmy how to move the box by pushing it instead of trying to lift it. Together, they were able to move the box to a better spot. Timmy was happy he could play with his toys again, and he learned that sometimes it's better to ask for help instead of doing things alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat some cookies. But her mom told her that she needed to handle her hunger until dinner time. + +Lily was sad and said, "Mommy, I'm so hungry. Can't I have just one cookie?" + +Her mom replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. We need to prevent spoiling your dinner. You can have a healthy snack instead." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll have an apple. It will handle my hunger until dinner time." And so, Lily ate an apple and felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat cookies. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to clean up, so he shrugged his shoulders and said "no". + +Later that day, Timmy went to the store with his mom. His mom needed to buy some groceries and she brought some money with her. Timmy saw a toy he really wanted, but his mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. Timmy felt sad, but he knew he had to be obedient and listen to his mom. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom was happy to see that he had cleaned up his toys. She gave him a big hug and a cookie. Timmy felt proud that he was obedient and listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocados because they were her favorite fruit. One day, she went to the market with her mother to buy some avocados. + +While they were at the market, Lily saw an ugly man who was working very hard to sell his fruits. He was sweating and his clothes were dirty. Lily felt sorry for him and asked her mother if they could buy some fruits from him. + +Her mother agreed and they bought some fruits from the man. Lily was very happy that they helped him. She learned that it is important to be kind and help others who are working hard. From that day on, Lily always tried to help people who were working hard, just like the man at the market. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very wise and knew a lot of things. One day, the bird saw a leaf fall from a tree. The bird started to worry that the tree might not have enough leaves left. + +The bird flew to the tree and asked, "Are you okay? I saw a leaf fall and I worry about you." The tree replied, "Thank you for your kindness, little bird. I am fine. It is normal for leaves to fall in the autumn." + +The little bird was happy to hear that the tree was okay. The bird learned that sometimes it is normal for things to change and it is okay to worry, but it is important to ask questions and be wise. From that day on, the little bird and the tree became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her bouncy ball. One day, she was walking in the valley and accidentally dropped her ball. It bounced and rolled away from her. She chased after it and found it under an orange tree. She picked it up and continued playing with it. From then on, she made sure to hold onto her ball tightly so she wouldn't drop it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant with a long trunk. He liked to walk around in the jungle and play with his friends. One day, he saw a cool tree with juicy leaves, but there was a problem. A mean monkey was sitting on the tree and wouldn't let the elephant eat the leaves. + +The elephant tried to ask the monkey nicely to share the tree, but the monkey just frown and said no. The elephant didn't know what to do, he was very hungry and wanted to eat the leaves. Suddenly, he had an idea. He went to his other friends and asked for their help. + +Together, the elephant and his friends were able to chase the monkey away and eat the leaves from the cool tree. The elephant was happy and grateful to have such cool and helpful friends. From that day on, they all played together and shared the trees in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the park with her mom, but her mom needed to take a taxi to work. Lily's mom was very organized and always made sure she had enough money to pay for the taxi. + +One day, Lily's mom forgot her wallet at home and didn't have any money for the taxi. She started to worry because she needed to get to work on time. Lily saw that her mom was upset and asked her what was wrong. + +Her mom explained the situation to her and Lily came up with an idea. She had a piggy bank where she kept her allowance money. She offered to give her mom the money so she could take the taxi. + +Lily's mom was so proud of her and hugged her tightly. They made it to work on time and Lily felt happy that she could help her mom. From that day on, Lily always made sure to remind her mom to bring her wallet and they never had to worry about taking a taxi again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly. Lilly had a chubby cat named Mittens. One day, Lilly and Mittens went for a walk in the park. They saw a big dog with a heart-shaped nose. + +Mittens hissed and ran away from the dog. "Why did you run away, Mittens?" asked Lilly. "The dog is big and scary," replied Mittens. + +Just then, a kind lady stepped in and said, "Don't be afraid, Mittens. The dog is friendly." Mittens slowly approached the dog and sniffed its nose. + +Lilly and the kind lady smiled as they watched Mittens and the dog become friends. "See, Mittens? Sometimes it's good to take a step outside of your comfort zone," said Lilly. Mittens purred and rubbed against the dog's leg, happy to have a new friend with a heart-shaped nose. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear fancy dresses. One day, Lily's mom asked her, "Would you like to make some cookies with me?" + +Lily's eyes widened with excitement as she said, "Yes, please!" + +They gathered all the ingredients they needed, including sugar. Lily loved the smell of sugar and how it tasted so sweet. As they mixed the ingredients together, Lily noticed that the dough appeared to be too sticky. + +"It's okay, we can add a little more flour," her mom said. + +After they added more flour, they rolled out the dough and cut it into fancy shapes. As they baked the cookies in the oven, the sweet smell filled the room. When the cookies were done, they appeared to be perfect and tasted delicious. + +Lily and her mom enjoyed the cookies while sitting at the kitchen table. "These cookies are so fancy," Lily said with a smile. + +"I'm glad you like them," her mom replied. "We should bake more often." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park with her mommy. One day, while they were jogging, Lily saw a big blue bird in the sky. "Mommy, look!" she said. "A big blue bird!" + +"That's a beautiful bird," said Mommy. "Did you know that when you grow up, you can go to university and learn all about birds?" + +Lily's eyes grew wide. "Really? I want to learn about birds! And jog too!" + +Mommy smiled. "Of course, you can do both. You can learn about birds at university and jog in the park whenever you want." + +Lily was so happy. She kept jogging and looking at the big blue bird until it flew away. She couldn't wait to grow up and go to university to learn more about birds. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was red and had a loud noise. The driver was a man with a big hat. He had to load boxes into the truck. The boxes were heavy, but the man was strong. He put the boxes in the truck one by one. + +Suddenly, the man cut his finger. He shouted "ouch!" and put a band-aid on it. He was fearful that he might not be able to drive the truck. But he was brave and continued to load the boxes. + +Finally, the truck was full and the man drove away. He felt proud of himself for doing a good job. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. He would run and jump and play with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom took a photo of him. In the photo, Timmy's face looked healthy and happy. + +Later that night, Timmy was lying in bed and he saw a little light glowing in the corner of his room. He was scared at first, but then he realized it was just his night light. The night light made Timmy feel safe and cozy. He fell asleep with a smile on his face, thinking about how much fun he had playing outside and how healthy he felt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. She tried to reach the branches, but they were too high. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a bird singing in her ear. Lily was scared at first, but then she realized it was just a tiny bird. She smiled and listened to the beautiful song. + +Lily decided to sit under the tree and watch the bird sing. She was happy to be outside on such a beautiful day. She knew she could always come back to the tree and try to reach the branches another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a large pocket on her dress that she loved to fill with treasures she found outside. One day, she went for a walk in the woods with her mommy. + +As they walked, Lily saw a beautiful butterfly fluttering around. She chased it and caught it in her pocket. "Look, mommy! I caught a butterfly!" she exclaimed. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. But remember, butterflies need to be free. We should leave it outside so it can fly away and be happy." + +Lily thought about what her mommy said and realized she wanted the butterfly to be happy too. So, she opened her pocket and let the butterfly fly away. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes it's better to leave things alone and let them be free. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the wild woods behind his house. One day, Timmy was walking and he saw the sun rising in the east. He thought it was so pretty and he wanted to see it again tomorrow. + +The next day, Timmy woke up early and ran outside to see the sun rise in the east. He thought it was even prettier than yesterday. Timmy decided that he wanted to explore the wild woods and see what he could find. He thought it would be an adventure. + +As Timmy was walking, he saw a little rabbit. The rabbit was so cute and Timmy wanted to pet it. But he thought that the rabbit might be scared of him. So, Timmy sat down and waited for the rabbit to come to him. After a little while, the rabbit hopped over to Timmy and he petted it gently. Timmy was so happy that he found a new friend in the wild woods. +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, her mommy asked her to help with some work in the garden. Lily didn't want to help because she thought it was boring. + +Her mommy said, "Lily, if you help me with the work, we can make a pretty garden together." Lily thought about it and finally accepted to help her mommy. They worked together, digging and planting flowers. + +After they finished, Lily's mommy said, "You did a great job, Lily! You're not a naughty girl after all." Lily smiled and felt happy that she helped her mommy. From that day on, she always accepted to help with the work when her mommy asked. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bedroom with a big bed where she slept every night. One day, Lily woke up and felt bad because she had a bad dream. Her mommy asked her what was wrong, but Lily just shrugged her shoulders and didn't say anything. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friends at the park. They played on the swings and the slide, but Lily still felt bad. She didn't want to play anymore and just sat on a bench. Her friends asked her what was wrong, but again, Lily just shrugged her shoulders and didn't say anything. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mommy asked her how her day was. Lily finally told her about her bad dream and how she didn't feel like playing at the park. Her mommy gave her a big hug and told her everything was going to be okay. Lily felt better and went to bed happy that night. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was very strong and brave. He wore a big hat and a shiny uniform. But one day, he hurt his leg and it was not comfortable. + +He went to the doctor who said he needed a special sign to help him walk. The soldier didn't want to use the sign because he thought it would make him look silly. But the doctor said it would help him feel better. + +So, the soldier put on the sign and it helped him walk without any pain. He felt very comfortable now. He was happy and he thanked the doctor for helping him. From that day on, the soldier wore his sign proudly and he felt like a hero. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet lived in a tree on Earth. Tweet was always anxious because he wanted to fly high like the other birds. One day, Tweet decided to fly as high as he could to see the world from above. + +As Tweet flew higher and higher, he saw many beautiful things like the sun and the clouds. But as he flew even higher, he got tired and couldn't fly anymore. He started to fall down to Earth. Tweet was scared and tried to flap his wings, but it was too late. + +When Tweet hit the ground, he hurt himself badly. He realized that he should have been happy with his life on Earth and not try to do things he couldn't do. The moral of the story is to be happy with what you have and not be anxious to do things that are beyond your abilities. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and always wanted to see a zebra. One day, she went to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. They saw many animals, but they couldn't find a zebra. + +Lily was sad and said, "Mommy, daddy, I want to see a zebra. Can we please find one?" Her mommy and daddy said they would try their best to find a zebra. + +After a while, they finally saw a zebra! Lily was so happy and said, "Look, mommy and daddy, a zebra! It's so nice!" They took a picture with the zebra and Lily couldn't stop smiling. She said, "I'm so happy we got to see a zebra today!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Lily was wearing her favorite red shoes. Suddenly, she saw a lazy cat sleeping on a bench. + +Lily said to her mom, "Look, Mommy! The cat is not moving. He is so lazy." Her mom said, "Yes, he is taking a nap." Then, Lily said, "I want to touch his paw." Her mom replied, "No, Lily. We should not disturb him. Let's go play on the swings." + +Lily ran to the swings and her shoes made a loud sound on the ground. She felt happy and started swinging. After a while, she saw the cat move. The cat stretched and yawned, then he walked away. Lily said, "Mommy, the cat moved! He is not lazy anymore." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, he woke up from his nap." +Once upon a time, there was a wild lion. He lived in a big jungle with many trees and animals. One day, the lion wanted to move to a new place. He looked for a way to escape the jungle and find a new home. + +The lion walked and walked until he found a big field with green grass. He decided to stay there and make it his new home. He was happy because he could move freely and enjoy the fresh air. + +The other animals in the jungle were sad because they missed the lion. But they knew he wanted to escape and live somewhere new. They were happy for him and sent him good wishes. The lion was grateful for his friends and promised to visit them soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny wanted to play with Timmy's favorite truck, but Timmy insisted that he didn't want to share it. + +Johnny got upset and started to cry. Timmy didn't like seeing his friend upset, so he decided to give Johnny the truck. But when Johnny tried to play with it, he accidentally broke a screw on the truck. Timmy got upset now and insisted that Johnny should fix it. + +Johnny didn't know how to fix the screw, so Timmy's dad helped him. After it was fixed, Timmy felt comfortable sharing his toys with Johnny again. They played together happily for the rest of the day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while running around, Lily stumbled and fell down. Her knee hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw her crying and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "No, my knee hurts a lot." + +Timmy said, "Let's go inside and take a nap. You will feel better." + +Lily agreed and they went inside to take a nap. She felt comfortable in her bed and soon fell asleep. When she woke up, her knee felt much better. She thanked Timmy for being a good friend and helping her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike around his neighborhood. He would go very fast and feel the wind in his hair. One day, Timmy decided to ride his bike to the park. He put on his helmet and started pedaling as fast as he could. + +As he was riding, Timmy saw a big orange ball rolling towards him. He tried to speed up to avoid it, but it was too late. The ball hit his tire and popped it. Timmy fell off his bike and started to cry. He was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a kind lady heard the alarm on Timmy's bike and came to see what had happened. She saw Timmy crying and helped him up. She took him and his bike to her house and fixed the tire. Timmy was very grateful and thanked the lady. From that day on, he made sure to always watch out for orange balls on the road when he was speeding on his bike. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny had a fluffy tail that he loved to wiggle. One day, the bunny saw a bird flying in the sky. The bunny wanted to fly like the bird, but he couldn't. He felt sad and wanted to be different. + +The bunny's mother saw him feeling sad and asked him why. The bunny told his mother that he wanted to fly like the bird. His mother told him that he should be happy with his original self and not want to be someone else. She pointed out that the bunny's tail was special and unique, just like the bird's wings. + +The bunny realized that his mother was right. He was happy with his fluffy tail and didn't want to be anyone else. From that day on, the bunny learned to appreciate his original self and was happy just being himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, when they were playing hide and seek, Lily's friend Emma got stuck in a tree. "Help! Help!" Emma cried. Lily ran over to the tree and tried to help her friend down, but she couldn't reach. + +Just then, a famous firefighter named Jack came by. "What seems to be the problem?" he asked. Lily explained the situation and Jack quickly climbed up the tree and helped Emma down. "Thank you so much!" Lily said. "You're a hero!" Jack smiled and said, "It's my job to help people in need." + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to strip the bed sheets so she could wash them. "Can I help?" Lily asked. "Of course!" her mom said. Together, they stripped the bed and put on fresh sheets. "Good job, Lily!" her mom said. "You were a big help." Lily felt proud that she could help her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a closet in her room where she kept her toys. Her closet was big and smooth, and she loved to touch it. + +One day, Lily lost her favorite toy, a teddy bear. She looked for it everywhere but couldn't find it. She started to weep because she was so sad. + +Suddenly, she remembered that she had put her teddy bear in the closet. She ran to the closet and opened the door. There was her teddy bear, sitting on a shelf. Lily was so happy she stopped weeping and hugged her teddy bear tightly. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her toys back in the closet so she wouldn't lose them again. And every time she opened the closet, she would run her hand over the smooth surface and smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray cat. The cat liked to play outside and chase birds. One day, the cat saw a plant and decided to dig it up. The cat dug and dug until the plant came out of the ground. But then, the cat realized it made a mistake. The plant was pretty and the cat wanted to put it back. So, the cat reversed and put the plant back in the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly. One day, the little bird saw a soft place to rest on a tree branch. The bird decided to dive down and rest on the soft spot. + +As the little bird rested, it saw a big bird flying high in the sky. The big bird looked very strong and powerful. The little bird wanted to be like the big bird, so it decided to fly higher and higher. + +But as the little bird flew higher, it became tired and couldn't fly anymore. It fell down and hurt itself. The little bird realized that it's important to know your own place and not try to be something you're not. + +From that day on, the little bird was happy to fly in its own way and rest on its soft spot. The moral of the story is to be happy with who you are and not try to be someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved the summer because he could play outside all day. One day, he found a can that sprays water. He was so excited and he started to spray everything he could see. He sprayed the flowers, the grass, and even his little sister. + +But then, he saw a big dog coming towards him. Timmy got nervous because he thought the dog might not like to get sprayed. He stopped spraying and held his breath. The dog came closer and Timmy closed his eyes. But then, the dog started to lick him! Timmy laughed and sprayed the dog with his water can. They played together and had so much fun. From that day on, Timmy and the dog were best friends and they played together all summer long. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong bear. The bear was very hungry and wanted to eat some honey. The bear found a beehive and started to eat the honey. The bear ate and ate until there was a big hole in the beehive. Suddenly, the bees came out of the hole and started to sting the bear. The bees were very powerful and the bear could not fight them. Sadly, the bear died from the bee stings. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty things in sight. One day, Tweetie saw an incredible butterfly and wanted to catch it. + +Tweetie chased the butterfly for a long time but couldn't catch it. Eventually, Tweetie got tired and decided to rest on a tree branch. But when Tweetie tried to fly again, one of its wings didn't work. + +Tweetie tried and tried, but it couldn't fly anymore. It remained stuck on the branch, unable to see the incredible things in sight. Tweetie felt sad and wished it had never tried to catch the butterfly. + +From that day on, Tweetie remained on the branch and couldn't fly anymore. It was a sad ending for Tweetie, who had loved to fly so much. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max loved bananas and he would eat them all day long. One day, Max saw a banana that was too high for him to reach. He asked his friend, a bird named Bob, to help him get the banana. Bob said, "Sure, I can help you, but you have to promise not to eat all the bananas by yourself." + +Max promised and Bob helped him get the banana. But as soon as Max got the banana, he forgot his promise and ate it all by himself. Bob was sad and said, "Max, you promised not to eat all the bananas by yourself. I am sorry, but I cannot be your friend anymore." + +Max felt sorry and realized he made a mistake. He said, "I am sorry, Bob. I should have kept my promise. Please forgive me." Bob forgave Max and they became friends again. From that day on, Max learned to keep his promises and share his bananas with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky who loved to swim in the pond. One day, Ducky met a cow named Moo who was drinking milk from a bottle. "Hi, Moo! What are you doing?" asked Ducky. "I'm drinking milk. It's yummy!" replied Moo. "Can I try some?" asked Ducky. "Of course!" said Moo thoughtfully. + +Ducky took a sip of the milk and thought it was very tasty. "Thank you, Moo! That was very nice of you," said Ducky. "You're welcome, Ducky. I like to share," replied Moo. "Do you want to swim with me?" asked Ducky. "I can't swim, but I can watch you," said Moo. + +So Ducky swam around the pond while Moo watched and cheered. After a while, they said goodbye and promised to meet again soon. From that day on, Ducky and Moo were good friends and always had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sweet cat named Mittens. One day, Mittens got very sick and Lily knew she had to take her to the veterinarian. + +At the veterinarian's office, Lily met a nice lady who took care of sick animals. The veterinarian said that Mittens needed some medicine to feel better. Lily was worried, but the veterinarian reassured her that Mittens would be okay. + +After a few days, Mittens was feeling much better! Lily was so happy to have her sweet cat back to her own self. She hugged Mittens tightly and said, "I'm so glad you're feeling better, Mittens! I love you so much!" + +Mittens purred happily in Lily's arms, feeling loved and cared for. And Lily was grateful to the veterinarian for helping her sweet cat get better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and wander around her backyard. One day, she saw a cat walking by. The cat was gray and fluffy. Lily wanted to pet the cat, but it ran away. + +The next day, Lily saw the cat again. This time, she walked slowly towards it and said, "Hello, cat!" The cat stopped and looked at her. Lily reached out her hand and the cat sniffed it. Lily was successful in petting the cat. + +From that day on, the cat would come visit Lily every day. They would wander around the backyard together and have fun. Lily was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She was very pretty and kind. She had a crown on her head. One day, she went to her friend's house. Her friend had a toy that the queen wanted to play with. She asked her friend if she could lend the toy. Her friend said yes and gave the toy to the queen. The queen was so happy and played with the toy for a long time. She had so much fun that she felt crazy. When it was time to go home, the queen gave the toy back to her friend and said thank you. Her friend was happy to lend the toy to the queen. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a smart dog named Max who loved to play fetch with her. One day, Lily's mom told her that they needed to go get gas for their car. + +On the way to the gas station, Lily saw a big red mailbox. "What's that?" she asked her mom. "That's where we mail letters," her mom replied. "We can send a letter to Grandma and Grandpa!" Lily exclaimed. + +After they got gas, they went home and Lily wrote a letter to her grandparents. Max watched as she carefully wrote each word. "Can we mail it now?" Lily asked. "Sure, let's go!" her mom said. + +The next day, Lily got a surprise in the mail. It was a letter from her grandparents! Max barked happily as Lily read the letter out loud. "I'm so happy we mailed that letter," Lily said. "Me too," her mom replied. "It's always nice to get something in the mail." +Once upon a time, there was a kind rabbit named Flopsy. Flopsy had a soft rug that she loved to lay on every day. One day, when Flopsy woke up, she saw that her rug was very small. So, she decided to stretch it out. She pulled and pulled until the rug was big again. + +Later that day, Flopsy went to visit her friend, a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was sad because she lost her favorite toy. Flopsy felt compassionate for Tweetie and wanted to help her. So, Flopsy looked around the garden until she found the toy. Tweetie was so happy and grateful for Flopsy's help. + +From that day on, Flopsy and Tweetie played together on the soft rug every day. They would stretch out on the rug and look up at the blue sky. They were very happy and grateful to have each other as friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her rubber ball. She bounced it high and low and laughed with joy. One day, while playing, she accidentally threw the ball too hard and it hit the window. The window broke with a loud sound. + +Lily felt sad and scared. She knew she had made a mistake. She tried to fix the window with her cheerful smile, but it was too late. Her parents were upset and scolded her. Lily learned a lesson that day. She promised to be more careful when playing with her rubber ball. + +From that day on, Lily never played with her rubber ball near the window. She played outside instead. She was still cheerful, but she knew to be more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to church with her family every Sunday. At church, Lily would sing songs and listen to stories about being kind and helpful to others. + +One day, Lily's mom noticed that Lily was getting bigger and wanted to encourage her to be more independent. "Lily, you're growing up so fast! Maybe you can try getting dressed by yourself tomorrow morning," said her mom. + +The next day, Lily woke up early and tried to put on her clothes all by herself. It was hard, but she didn't give up. When she finally got dressed, she ran to her mom and said, "Look, I did it all by myself!" + +Her mom was so proud of her and said, "Great job, Lily! You're becoming more independent every day." Lily felt happy and proud of herself too. She knew that going to church and trying new things would help her grow up to be a kind and helpful person. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect stamps. Every day, she would go to her mailbox and check for new stamps. + +One day, Lily received a package in the mail with a stamp on it. She was so excited to add it to her collection. But when she opened the package, she saw that the stamp was missing! She was very upset. + +Lily decided to call the post office to ask for help. The postman on the phone was very reliable and promised to help her. He told her to repeat her address and he would send her a new stamp. Lily was very happy and relieved. From that day on, she knew she could always count on the post office to help her with her stamp collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy went to work and left her phone at home. Lily wanted to play a game on her mommy's phone, but she didn't know how to use it. + +Lily tried to push the buttons, but nothing happened. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, her neighbor, Mr. Johnson, came to visit. He saw Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him she wanted to play a game on her mommy's phone, but she didn't know how to use it. + +Mr. Johnson was patient and helped Lily learn how to use the phone. He showed her how to turn it on and how to play the game. Lily was so happy and thanked Mr. Johnson for his help. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she needed help, Mr. Johnson was always there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved drinking cocoa with his mom. His mom always made the best cocoa in the world. One day, Timmy went to his friend's house to play. His friend had a lot of toys, but Timmy only had a few. Timmy's friend didn't want to share his toys with Timmy, and they started to quarrel. + +Timmy came back home and told his mom what happened. His mom told him that it's not good to quarrel with friends and that he should be modest and share his toys too. Timmy felt sad and wished he had more toys. + +The next day, Timmy's mom made him a big cup of cocoa to cheer him up. As Timmy was drinking his cocoa, he accidentally spilled it on his favorite toy. The toy got ruined, and Timmy started to cry. His mom tried to comfort him, but nothing could make him feel better. Timmy learned that quarreling with friends is not good, but accidents can still happen, and that made him feel sad. +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, long hose lying on the ground. It was heavy and hard for her to move. + +Lily decided to pick up the hose and play with it. She turned on the water and watched as it flowed through the hose. She felt thirsty and wanted to drink some water, so she put her mouth on the end of the hose and took a big gulp. + +The water was cold and refreshing. Lily drank and drank until she was no longer thirsty. She then turned off the water and put the heavy hose back on the ground. She smiled and ran off to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends played a game of tag. Timmy ran really fast and he won the game! + +After playing for a while, Timmy got tired and went to sit on his tall couch. His mom came in and asked how the game went. Timmy told her he won and felt really happy. + +But then, Timmy accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke. His mom got really mad and sent him to his room. Timmy felt sad and cried. He wished he hadn't broken the vase. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful and not break things. He also learned that winning a game is not as important as being responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Pinchy. Pinchy was very adventurous and loved to explore the ocean floor. One day, Pinchy found a shiny shell and was very excited. But then, a big crab named Claw came and stole the shell from Pinchy! Pinchy was very sad and angry. + +Pinchy decided to ask his friends for help. His friend, a little fish named Finny, came up with a plan. They would sneak up on Claw and take back the shell. Pinchy and Finny were successful and Claw was very mad. But Pinchy was happy because he got his shell back. + +From then on, Pinchy was more careful when exploring and made sure to keep his treasures safe. He learned that sometimes, it's important to ask for help when someone steals something from you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to climb a big hill. Lily was nervous because she had never climbed a hill before. + +Her friend, Sarah, asked her if she wanted to climb the hill together. Lily said yes and they started to climb. As they climbed higher and higher, Lily became less nervous and more excited. + +When they reached the top of the hill, they could see the whole town. Lily was so happy that she asked Sarah if they could come back and climb the hill again tomorrow. Sarah said yes and they went back down the hill, feeling proud of themselves for being brave climbers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved watching films with her mommy and daddy. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can I join you guys to watch a film?" + +Her mommy said, "Of course, you can join us. But this film is hard, so you might not understand everything." + +Lily said, "That's okay, mommy. I just want to be with you and daddy." + +So, Lily cuddled up with her mommy and daddy and watched the hard film. Even though she didn't understand everything, she enjoyed being with her family. After the film, she said, "I love joining you guys to watch films. Can we do it again soon?" + +Her mommy and daddy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We love watching films with you too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with dough and make shapes with it. One day, Lily's mom gave her some dough to play with. Lily was very excited and started to make a ball with it. But she was careless and the dough fell on the floor. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and told her to be more careful. She helped Lily clean up the dough from the floor and put it back in the bowl. Then, Lily covered the bowl with a cloth so that no more dough would fall out. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful when playing with dough so that it doesn't make a mess. And she also learned that covering the bowl is a good way to keep the dough safe. From that day on, Lily played with dough more carefully and always covered the bowl when she was done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to school every day and loved to draw on the blackboard with chalk. One day, Lily's friend Billy started to sneeze a lot. Lily didn't want Billy to feel sad, so she drew a happy face on the blackboard to make him feel better. Billy saw the happy face and stopped sneezing. He was happy too! From that day on, Lily drew a happy face on the blackboard every morning to make her friends happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, while he was playing with his friends, he fell and hurt his knee. His knee hurt so much that he couldn't stand up. + +Timmy's friend, Johnny, came over and asked him if he was okay. Timmy said, "My knee hurts a lot." Johnny said, "Don't worry, I will support you and help you walk home." + +Johnny was very flexible and he helped Timmy walk home. When Timmy got home, his mom put a bandage on his knee and gave him a hug. Timmy felt much better and thanked Johnny for supporting him. From that day on, Timmy and Johnny were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big roof. One day, it started to rain and the roof was leaking. Lily's mommy said, "It's difficult to fix the roof in the rain. Let's wait until it stops." + +While they waited, Lily played with her toys. But she got dirty and her mommy said, "It's time to bathe, Lily." Lily didn't want to take a bath, but her mommy said, "It's important to be clean." + +Lily took a bath and when she was done, the rain had stopped. Her mommy said, "Let's go outside and see if the roof is still leaking." They went outside and saw that the roof was fixed. Lily said, "Yay, no more rain inside!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise outside. She went to the window and saw a big, scary dog running towards her house. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She remembered what her mom had told her about dangerous dogs. "We need to prevent the dog from coming inside," said Lily's mom. + +Lily quickly grabbed some paper and started to make a big sign that said "Beware of Dog". She put the sign on the door and waited. The dog came to the door and saw the sign. He barked a few times, but then ran away. + +Lily was so happy that her sign had prevented the dangerous dog from coming inside. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always use paper to prevent bad things from happening. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They went on a vacation to the beach. The sun was hot and the sand was soft. The little girl liked to make sandcastles and the little boy liked to swim in the sea. + +One day, the mom was being bossy and told them to clean up their toys. They didn't want to, but they did it anyway. After they cleaned up, the dad said they could go for a jog. The little girl didn't want to jog, but the little boy did. + +So, they all went for a jog on the beach. They ran and ran until they were tired. Then, they went back to their beach towels and had some snacks. They had a fun vacation and made lots of memories. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and feel the grass tickle her toes. One day, she found a shiny key on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy called her inside for dinner. But as she was eating, she remembered the key in her pocket. She asked her mommy if it belonged to anyone, but no one had lost a key. Lily felt sad, thinking she might never know what the key was for. + +The next day, Lily went back outside to play. She saw a harsh storm coming, with dark clouds and strong winds. She remembered the key in her pocket and felt a sudden urge to leave. She ran back inside just in time, and watched as the storm raged outside. Later, she realized that the key had saved her from getting caught in the storm. She felt grateful and happy that she had listened to her instincts and left when she did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to hurry and grab a knife from the drawer. Lily found a sharp knife with a black handle and brought it to her mom. + +Lily's mom was making a yummy cake for her birthday party. She needed to cut some fruit for the cake. Lily watched carefully as her mom used the black knife to slice the fruit. She was so excited to try it herself. + +After her mom finished cutting the fruit, she washed the black knife and put it away. Lily couldn't wait for her birthday party to try the delicious cake. She knew her mom worked hard to make it perfect. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a cat and a dog. They loved to play together in the park, but one day they had a quarrel. The cat wanted to play with a ball, but the dog wanted to play with a stick. They argued and argued until they both got very upset. + +After their quarrel, the cat went home feeling sad. It was getting dark outside, and she didn't want to be alone. Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door. It was the dog, holding a yummy treat in his mouth. He apologized for their fight and asked if they could be friends again. The cat forgave him and they shared the yummy treat together. + +From that day on, the cat and dog learned to share and play together without any quarrels. They became the best of friends and always made sure to have yummy treats for each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his daddy. One day, Timmy hit the golf ball too hard and it went into the bushes. Timmy's daddy tried to find the ball, but it was too stubborn and wouldn't come out. + +Timmy wanted to help, so he told his daddy to pause and take a break. They sat down on the grass and had a snack. After they finished, Timmy's daddy tried again to find the golf ball. This time, he found it and they continued playing. + +Timmy was happy they found the ball and he learned that sometimes it's good to pause and take a break when things get too stubborn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue lived in a tree near a big building. Blue was very bored because there was nothing fun to do around the building. One day, Blue saw a group of birds flying high in the sky. They looked like they were having so much fun. + +Blue wanted to fly like them, but Blue was afraid. Blue thought, "What if I can't fly as high as them? What if I fall?" But Blue really wanted to try. So, Blue took a deep breath and decided to dive off the tree. + +Blue flapped its wings as hard as it could and flew higher and higher. Blue was so happy! But suddenly, Blue realized that it was flying too close to the building. Blue tried to turn, but it was too late. Blue crashed into the building and hurt its wing badly. + +Blue learned that sometimes, trying new things can be dangerous. It's important to be careful and think before taking risks. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys in the living room. One day, Timmy kicked a ball too hard and it hit the cabinet. The cabinet fell down and broke. + +Timmy's mom was very upset. She told Timmy that he should be careful when he plays. Timmy felt sad and apologized to his mom. He promised to be more careful in the future. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be careful when we play and not kick things too hard. We should also be responsible for our actions and apologize when we make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he found a shiny rock on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it closely. "This is a mineral," he said to himself. + +Timmy was feeling adventurous, so he decided to go on a walk with his new mineral. As he walked, he saw a bird fly by and the leaves on the trees move in the wind. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise and saw a big truck driving down the road. He quickly moved out of the way and held his mineral tightly. When the truck passed, Timmy continued on his adventure, excited to see what else he could discover. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big pond with lots of other fish. One day, Fin wanted to explore the pond and see what else was around. But his friend, a bossy fish named Bubbles, said, "No! You can't leave. You have to stay here with us." + +Fin didn't want to listen to Bubbles. He wanted to grow and see new things. So, he swam away from the other fish. As he swam, he saw beautiful plants and other creatures he had never seen before. But then, he saw a big, scary fish coming towards him! + +Fin was scared and didn't know what to do. Just then, Bubbles appeared and said, "I'm sorry for being bossy. Let's swim away together." So, they swam away from the scary fish and back to their friends. + +From that day on, Fin and Bubbles explored the pond together, and Bubbles wasn't bossy anymore. They both grew and learned that it's okay to try new things and make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the snow. He would build snowmen and have snowball fights with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a camera to record his snow adventures. Timmy was so happy and proud to have his own camera. He took pictures of his snowman and his friends playing in the snow. When he showed his mom the pictures, she was proud of him too. Timmy loved the snow even more now that he could record his memories with his camera. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sit on his red chair and watch his favorite cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's parents told him they had to go to war. Timmy didn't know what war meant, but he knew it made his parents sad and miserable. + +Timmy didn't want his parents to be sad, so he gave them a big hug and said, "Don't worry, I'll sit here and wait for you to come back." Timmy sat on his red chair and waited for his parents to return. Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, but Timmy never left his chair. + +Finally, one day, Timmy's parents came back home. They were happy to see Timmy sitting on his red chair, waiting for them. They hugged Timmy and told him how much they missed him. Timmy was happy to see his parents again and he knew that sitting and waiting for them was the best thing he could do. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to swim in the pool. One day, he felt weak and tired. He tried to swim but couldn't. He asked his friend to help him. His friend said, "I will push you." Timmy's friend pushed him gently and Timmy started to swim again. Timmy was happy and thanked his friend. From that day on, Timmy made sure to take breaks and rest when he felt weak. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and chasing butterflies. One day, she saw a door in the garden. It was old and rusty, but she was curious, so she opened it. + +Inside, there was a bitter smell and Lily regretted opening the door. She saw a pile of garbage and bugs crawling around. Suddenly, a big rat appeared and scared her. She ran back outside and closed the door. + +From that day on, Lily knew that some doors should not be opened. She learned to be careful and always ask for help when she needed it. And she never forgot the bitter smell and the rat that made her regret opening the door. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a big tree with a swing hanging from one of its branches. Lily ran over to the swing and hopped on. She started to swing back and forth, feeling the wind in her hair. + +As she swung, she looked up and saw a little bird sitting on a rock. The rock looked very hard and Lily thought it might be harsh to sit on. But the bird seemed happy, so Lily didn't worry too much about it. + +After a while, Lily got tired of swinging and went to play with her toys. But she knew she would come back to the swing soon because it was so much fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a regular routine every day. He would wake up, eat breakfast, and then jog around his backyard. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her label some boxes in the garage. Timmy was happy to help and started putting labels on the boxes. + +While he was labeling, Timmy's little sister came into the garage. She wanted to play with Timmy, but he was too busy. "Can we play later?" Timmy asked. + +But before they could play, a big storm came. The wind blew the boxes around and Timmy got hurt. His sister tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy had to go to the hospital and get a cast on his leg. + +From then on, Timmy learned that it's important to take breaks and play with his sister. He never forgot the day he got hurt while labeling boxes in the garage. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing football with his friends, but his mom said it was too dangerous to play near the road. + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing football near the road, when a car came speeding by. Timmy's mom saw what happened and ran outside. + +"Timmy, you need to mind what I say. Playing near the road is dangerous," Timmy's mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. We won't do it again," Timmy said to his mom. From that day on, Timmy and his friends played football in a safer place, away from the road. +Once upon a time, there was a big store. It had lots of toys and candy. One day, a little girl went to the store with her mom. She saw a toy she really liked, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. The girl felt sad. + +But then, the kind store owner saw the little girl and wanted to provide her with something special. He gave her a mild candy that she loved. The little girl felt happy again. + +From that day on, the little girl always went to the store to see the kind owner and get a mild candy. She never forgot how he made her feel better when she was sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Teddy's friend, a little bird, fell from a tree and hurt her wing. Teddy wanted to help his friend, so he asked, "Are you okay?" + +The little bird said, "No, my wing hurts a lot." Teddy cared about his friend and wanted to make her feel better. He said, "I will teach you how to fly again. We can practice together." + +Teddy was very gentle with his friend and helped her practice flying every day. After a few weeks, the little bird's wing got better and she was able to fly again. The little bird was very happy and said to Teddy, "Thank you for being such a good friend and teaching me how to fly again. You are very gentle and kind." Teddy smiled and said, "I care about you, my friend." +Once upon a time, there was a wise cricket. He lived in a big field with lots of other bugs. Every night, he would sing a song and all the other bugs would listen. The cricket loved to shine under the moonlight, and everyone could see him from far away. + +One day, the wise cricket saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. He knew it meant rain was coming. He told all the other bugs to find a safe place to hide. Some listened, but others didn't believe him. + +Soon enough, the rain came pouring down. The bugs who listened to the wise cricket were safe and dry, but the others got soaked. They realized the cricket was right and they should have listened to him. From then on, they always listened to the wise cricket and his shining advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big and heavy toy truck that he loved to play with. One day, his friend Billy came over and asked if he could play with the truck. Timmy didn't want to share because he loved his truck so much. + +Billy dared Timmy to share the truck, but Timmy still said no. Billy then said he would fight Timmy for the truck, but Timmy knew that fighting was not the right thing to do. Timmy thought about it and realized that it was better to share and be kind to his friend. + +Timmy learned that sometimes it's hard to share things we love, but it's important to be kind and not fight with our friends. From that day on, Timmy and Billy played with the truck together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw a big, fierce dog in her yard. She was scared and ran inside to tell her mommy. + +"Mommy, there's a big dog outside and he's fierce!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. I'll go check it out," her mommy replied. + +When her mommy went outside, she saw that the dog was just a friendly puppy. Lily's mommy picked up the puppy and brought it inside to meet Lily. + +Lily was so happy to meet the puppy that she started to dance around the room. "Look, Mommy! The puppy is so cute and he has all the colors of the rainbow on his fur!" she said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. And you know what? You don't have to be embarrassed anymore because the puppy is here to play with you!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his red cape and pretend he was a superhero. One day, Timmy's friends challenged him to a race. Timmy ran as fast as he could and won the race! He felt so happy and proud, it was like a victory for him. + +But then, Timmy's friends started to say mean things to him. They called him stupid and said he cheated. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He remembered his red cape and put it on. Suddenly, he felt strong and brave. He stood up to his friends and told them they were wrong. They apologized and Timmy felt another victory – he stood up for himself and didn't let anyone make him feel bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max had a big mole on his nose that made him look different from the other mice. One day, Max was walking in the forest when he saw a big cat. Max was scared and he started to run away, but the cat was too fast and caught him. + +"Please don't eat me!" Max cried. The cat looked at Max and frowned. "Why would I eat you?" asked the cat. "Because I'm just a little mouse with a big mole on my nose," replied Max. The cat looked at Max again and said, "I don't care about your mole. You're still a living creature and I don't want to hurt you." + +Max was surprised by the cat's kindness. From that day on, Max and the cat became friends and Max learned that it's not how you look on the outside that matters, but what's on the inside that counts. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and had a pet parrot named Polly. Polly was very colorful and could talk just like Timmy. One day, Timmy and Polly were playing outside when they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a bell ringing. + +Timmy and Polly went to investigate the noise and found a big box on the ground. Timmy opened the box and found a mild surprise inside. It was a toy phone that could ring! Timmy was so happy and played with the phone all day. Polly even tried to talk on the phone too. + +Later that night, Timmy's mom received a call on the real phone. It was the zookeeper calling to say that a parrot had escaped and was flying around the neighborhood. Timmy and Polly knew what they had to do. They rang the toy phone to call for help and soon the zookeeper came to rescue the lost parrot. Timmy and Polly were heroes and felt very proud of themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and show them to her friends. One day, Lily drew a beautiful picture of a flower garden. Her friend, Emma, saw the picture and admired it. But Lily's other friend, Max, was jealous of the picture because he couldn't draw as well as Lily. + +The next day, Lily brought her picture to show her class. Max saw the picture and decided to play a trick on Lily. He took the picture and hid it in his backpack. Lily was sad and didn't know where her picture had gone. + +Later that day, Max felt bad for what he had done and decided to give the picture back to Lily. When Lily saw her picture again, she was happy and Max apologized for being jealous. From then on, Max and Lily admired each other's pictures and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially novels about princesses and dragons. One day, Lily went to the library and found a new novel she wanted to read. + +As she walked home, she saw a boy who was being rude to his little sister. Lily didn't like that and decided to attach herself to the boy to teach him a lesson. She told him to be nice to his sister and to never be rude again. + +The boy didn't like being told what to do and got angry. He pushed Lily away and ran off. Lily fell and hurt herself badly. She couldn't walk anymore and couldn't go home. She was very sad and scared. + +Eventually, Lily was found by her parents, but it was too late. She had lost too much blood and passed away. The boy who was rude to his sister felt very bad and wished he had listened to Lily. From that day on, he promised to always be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He went to the park with his mommy and saw an ice cream truck. Timmy wanted a cone with chocolate ice cream, but his mommy said he had to measure his money first. + +Timmy looked in his pocket and saw he only had a little bit of money. He asked the ice cream man how much it cost for a cone with chocolate ice cream. The ice cream man said it cost all the money Timmy had. + +Timmy got angry because he really wanted the ice cream. His mommy told him it was okay to be angry, but he needed to find a solution. Timmy thought for a minute and then said, "I can get a cone with vanilla ice cream instead. It costs less money." His mommy smiled and said that was a good idea. Timmy got his cone with vanilla ice cream and was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods with her friends. One day, they found a big log and decided to play on it. Lily said, "I want to wear my pink dress to play on the log." Her friend Timmy said, "That's not a good idea, Lily. Your dress is too expensive and you might get it dirty." But Lily said, "I don't care, I want to wear it anyway." So she put on her pink dress and climbed up on the log. Suddenly, she slipped and fell in the mud. Her dress was ruined and she felt sad. Timmy said, "I told you so, Lily. You should have listened to me." Lily learned her lesson and decided to wear her old clothes when playing outside from then on. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She was wearing a pretty pink blouse. While playing, she accidentally marked her blouse with some mud. Her mom said, "Oh no, your blouse is dirty now. Let's go home and wash it." + +On the way back home, they saw a man running away from a store. A police officer stopped him and asked, "Did you steal something?" The man looked guilty and said, "Yes, I took a shirt from the store." + +Lily asked her mom, "Why did that man take the shirt? Is he going to mark it like I did with my blouse?" Her mom explained that taking things without paying for them is wrong and makes people feel guilty. Lily nodded and said, "I won't mark my clothes again." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, her mommy told her that it was Wednesday and they were going to church. Lily asked her mommy, "What is church?" Her mommy told her that it was a place to pray and talk to God. + +When they arrived at church, Lily saw many people praying. She asked her mommy, "Why are they praying?" Her mommy said, "They are praying to God to ask for help or to say thank you." Lily thought that was nice and decided to pray too. + +After church, they went outside and it was a mild day. Lily saw her friend, Emily, and said, "Hi Emily! Did you pray too?" Emily said, "Yes, I did. I prayed for my family and my dog." Lily smiled and said, "I prayed for my mommy and daddy too." They both hugged and ran off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to eat carrots and play with his friends. One day, Bun Bun went on an adventure to climb a big mountain. As he was climbing, he saw a butterfly and chased after it. But when he turned around, his friends had disappeared! + +Bun Bun was scared and didn't know what to do. He looked all around the mountain but couldn't find his friends. Just when he was about to give up, he heard his friends calling his name. They had been worried about him and were looking for him too. + +Bun Bun learned an important lesson that day: always stay with your friends and never wander off alone. He was happy to be reunited with his friends and they all went home together. From that day on, Bun Bun never went on an adventure without his friends by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he lost his favorite truck and was very sad. He asked his mom if she had seen it. + +His mom said, "I haven't seen it, but let's look for it together. It's important to value our toys and take care of them." + +Timmy was eager to find his truck, so they started looking for it. They looked under the bed, in the toy box, and even outside. Finally, they found the truck under the couch, and it was a perfect match to the one Timmy had lost. + +Timmy was so happy to have his favorite truck back. He hugged it tightly and said, "I value you so much, my little truck. Let's never lose each other again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very thirsty and wanted to drink some water. She asked her mommy, "Can I have a drink of water, please?" Her mommy gave her a large glass of water. Lily drank it all up and felt much better. + +After a while, Lily was feeling hungry and asked her mommy for a snack. Her mommy gave her a cookie, but Lily said, "This cookie has too much sugar. Can I have a different snack?" Her mommy gave her a piece of fruit instead and Lily was happy. + +Later on, Lily's friend came over to play. They were having so much fun, but then Lily's friend said, "I'm thirsty. Can I have a drink?" Lily said, "Sure! I'll get you a large glass of water." Her friend drank the water and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very rich. He had a lot of money and many nice things. One day, he went to the beach and brought his fancy sunglasses with him. He wore them on his face to protect his eyes from the sun. + +While he was walking on the sand, he saw a little girl who was struggling to carry a big bucket filled with water. The man felt sorry for her, so he decided to help. He carried the bucket for her and walked with her back to her family's beach spot. + +The little girl's family was so grateful for the man's help. They thanked him and gave him a big smile. The man felt happy too, even though he was already wealthy. He realized that helping others can make you feel even richer than money ever could. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, while he was running around, he fell and hurt his foot. His friends saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what happened. + +"I fell and my foot hurts," Timmy said. + +One of his friends said, "Let's go get your boot, it will heal your foot." + +So, they went to get Timmy's boot, but when they put it on, they noticed something mysterious. The boot started to glow and shake. Timmy's foot started to feel better, but then something strange happened. The boot started to shrink and Timmy's foot got stuck inside. + +"Help me!" Timmy cried. + +But it was too late. The boot had shrunk so much that Timmy's foot was trapped forever. From that day on, Timmy had to hop everywhere he went. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a sister named Sally. Sally was very good at puzzles. One day, Timmy and Sally played a puzzle together. The puzzle was very hard. Timmy tried his best but he couldn't finish it. Sally helped Timmy and they finished the puzzle together. Timmy was so happy that he won the game with his sister. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy. One day, they made spaghetti with sauce. Lily helped by stirring the sauce with a big spoon. She was very careful not to spill any on her dress. + +After dinner, Lily's mommy said it was time for bed. Lily was sad because she wasn't sleepy yet. But then her mommy told her a story about a calm lake. Lily imagined herself stepping into the lake and feeling the cool water on her toes. It made her feel very relaxed and soon she fell asleep. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug wanted to explore the world outside its home. So, it crawled out of its tiny hole and onto the floor. The bug saw a big drawer and crawled inside. It was dark in the drawer, but the bug wasn't scared. Suddenly, the bug felt something bad on its leg. It was a spider! The spider was also in the drawer and wanted to eat the bug. The bug quickly crawled out of the drawer and back into its home. From that day on, the bug knew to be careful when exploring new places. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very impatient because he wanted to go outside and play. His mom told him to wait until she was done cooking dinner. + +Finally, dinner was ready and Timmy ate his food very well. He was so excited to go outside and play that he asked his mom if they could jog to the park. His mom agreed and they jogged all the way to the park. + +At the park, Timmy had so much fun playing on the swings and the slide. He was very happy that he didn't have to wait anymore and could finally play. When it was time to go home, Timmy and his mom jogged back home together. Timmy was tired but very happy from all the fun he had at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his bouncy ball. He would throw it up and down and watch it bounce on the ground. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a sports game. Timmy saw the players get a trophy for winning the game. He felt proud of them. + +After the game, Timmy went to the playground with his bouncy ball. He bounced it higher and higher until it bounced away from him. It bounced all the way to the trophy store. Timmy saw all the shiny trophies in the window and felt proud of the winners who got them. + +When Timmy's ball bounced back to him, he ran home to show his mom. He told her about the trophy store and how proud he was of the winners. His mom smiled and told him that he could win a trophy too if he practiced and tried his best. From that day on, Timmy practiced every day and eventually won a trophy for his soccer team. He felt so proud and bounced his ball all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She would twirl and spin around her living room, but she always had to be careful not to trip on the step between the carpet and the wood floor. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to a dance competition. Lily was so excited! She practiced every day, trying to keep her balance and perfect her moves. + +At the competition, the judges were very harsh. They watched every step Lily took and judged her on how well she danced. But Lily didn't give up. She kept dancing and trying her best. + +In the end, Lily won first place! She was so happy and proud of herself. She knew that if she just kept practicing and didn't give up, she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a red collar that he wore every day. One day, Max's owner took him to a park where they saw other dogs. Max wanted to race with the other dogs, so he started running as fast as he could. The other dogs also wanted to race, so they ran too. Max was very happy because he won the race! After the race, Max's owner gave him a treat that was spicy. Max didn't like the spicy treat very much, but he was still happy because he won the race. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to play a game of tag. Timmy was very fast, so he was always "it". + +But then, a big dog came running towards them. The dog was very big and scary. All the kids started to run away, but Timmy remembered that his mom had told him to never run away from a dog. Instead, Timmy remembered that he should push his arms out and make himself look big. + +So, Timmy did just that. He pushed his arms out and yelled "Go away, dog!" The dog stopped running and started to jog away. Timmy felt very proud of himself for being brave and helping his friends. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could be brave and fast, even when there was a scary dog around. +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 pine tree with lots of pine cones on it. She wanted to pick some, but they were too high up. + +Lily asked her friend, a slow turtle, "Can you help me get some pine cones?" + +The turtle said, "Sure, I can try." The turtle tried to climb up the tree, but the pine cones were too high. Suddenly, a gust of wind came and scattered the pine cones all over the ground. + +Lily and the turtle were so happy! They gathered up all the pine cones and played with them all day long. From that day on, Lily and the turtle were the best of friends and always played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy bird and her baby bird. They lived in a big tree in the middle of a forest. One day, mommy bird decided to bake a cake for baby bird's birthday. She flew around the forest to gather ingredients like flour, sugar, and eggs. She mixed all the ingredients together and put the cake in the oven to bake. + +While the cake was baking, baby bird went out to play in the wild forest. He saw beautiful flowers and colorful butterflies. He also saw some big animals like deer and rabbits. Baby bird had so much fun playing in the wild forest. + +When baby bird came back home, he smelled something sweet. It was the cake that mommy bird baked! They both ate the cake and it was delicious. Baby bird was so happy and thanked mommy bird for the beautiful cake. They hugged each other and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends went on an adventure to explore a big mountain. They climbed and climbed until they reached a cliff. Benny was scared because he didn't want to fall off the cliff. But his friends told him that they wouldn't allow him to fall and they would hold his hand. Benny felt better and they all continued their adventure. + +After a while, they found a beautiful garden with lots of flowers and butterflies. Benny thought it was the most wonderful place he had ever seen. His friends allowed him to pick some flowers to take home with him. Benny was so happy and grateful to have such kind friends. When they got back to their homes, Benny put the flowers in a vase and looked at them every day. He knew that he was lucky to have friends who would never let him fall. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her computer. One day, she wanted to watch a video, but her computer didn't work. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "My computer is broken. Can you fix it?" Her mommy tried to fix it, but it was too hard. Then, her daddy came home and saw that Lily was sad. He asked her what was wrong, and she told him about her computer. + +Daddy was grateful that Lily told him about her problem. He fixed her computer and Lily was happy again. She said, "Thank you, Daddy. You're the best!" From that day on, Lily always said when something was wrong with her computer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Her mom came running and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I fell down and hurt my knee," Lily replied. + +Her mom gave her a big hug and put a bandage on her knee. "There, all better," she said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Mommy, can we have some delicious cookies now?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, we can. But remember, if you don't eat your dinner, I will have to punish you." + +Lily nodded and happily ate her cookies, feeling all better with her bandaged knee. +Once upon a time, a young boy named Timmy went to the park. He saw a big slide and wanted to play on it. Timmy climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. He felt so happy and lively. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a young girl crying. He asked her what was wrong. The girl said she lost her toy. Timmy wanted to help her find it. They looked under the slide and saw the toy. The girl was so happy and thanked Timmy. + +"I like playing with you," said the girl. + +"I like playing with you too," said Timmy with a big smile. + +They continued playing together and sliding down the slide. They had so much fun that day and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a polite panda. The panda lived in a big forest. One sunny day, the panda met a small ant. The ant asked the panda, "Can you crawl with me?" + +The polite panda said, "Yes, I can crawl with you." So, the panda crawled with the ant. They crawled under big trees and over small rocks. The ant was very happy to have a friend like the panda. + +After a while, the ant said, "Thank you for crawling with me. You are a very nice panda." The polite panda smiled and said, "You are welcome. I had fun crawling with you." + +From that day on, the panda and the ant became good friends. They would often crawl together and have fun in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to fly high. He flew and flew until he reached a big cliff. The little bird was too scared to fly over it. He thought it was too high and too dangerous. + +But then, a wise old owl came and told him that he could do it if he tried. The little bird felt foolish for being scared and decided to try. He flapped his wings as hard as he could and flew over the cliff! + +He felt so happy and proud that he completed the big challenge. From that day on, the little bird knew that he could do anything he put his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help wrap a present for her friend. Lily was so excited to help. + +As they wrapped the present, Lily noticed a big, impressive bear on the shelf. "Mommy, can I have that bear?" she asked. "Not today, sweetie. Maybe for your birthday," her mommy replied. + +Lily was sad, but she knew she had her teddy bear to keep her company. "Thank you for helping me wrap the present, Lily," her mommy said. "You're welcome, mommy. Can we play with my bear now?" Lily asked. "Of course, let's have a teddy bear picnic!" her mommy said with a smile. + +Lily and her mommy had a fun picnic with their teddy bears. Lily was happy to have her teddy bear and her mommy to play with. She knew she didn't need an impressive bear to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Max. Max was very intelligent and he loved to play with his toys. One Wednesday, Max's owner had to go to work and could not play with him. Max had a plan to keep himself busy. He decided to play fetch with his favorite ball. Max threw the ball and ran after it. He had so much fun playing by himself. When his owner came back from work, Max was very happy to see him. Max's owner was proud of him for being so clever and making a plan to have fun on his own. +Once there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy truck. He would load it up with rocks and drive it around his backyard. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's truck and wanted to touch it. Timmy said, "No, don't touch my truck. It's mine." But Billy didn't listen and touched the truck anyway. + +Timmy got angry and said, "You broke my truck! Now it won't open!" Timmy's mom came outside and saw what happened. She said, "I'm sorry Timmy, but we can't fix it. It's broken forever." Timmy was sad and cried because his favorite toy was ruined. From that day on, Timmy learned to share his toys and to not get too upset when things break. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but one day the weather was very bad. It was raining so hard that Timmy got very worried. He thought the rain would never stop and he would never be able to play outside again. + +But then, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Timmy was very happy and ran outside to play. However, he fell and hurt his knee. He cried and cried, but his mommy came and gave him a band-aid. The band-aid helped heal his knee and he felt better. + +After his knee was healed, Timmy went outside to play in the sunshine. He was very happy that the weather was nice again and he could play outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to school every day and loved her classroom. One day, it was very cold outside and Lily's teacher said the ground was icy. + +Lily and her friends were excited to play outside, but the teacher said they had to be careful because of the ice. Lily asked her friend, "Can we please play on the swings?" Her friend said, "No, it's too icy. We might slip and fall." + +Lily was sad but she understood. They decided to play a game inside their classroom instead. They laughed and had so much fun. Lily was happy that they could still have fun even though they couldn't play outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy all day long. Her mommy always told her not to eat too much candy or her stomach would hurt. But Lily didn't mind and kept eating candy every day. + +One day, Lily's tummy started to hurt badly. She felt so sick that she couldn't play with her toys. Her mommy asked her, "Did you eat too much candy today?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, Mommy. I didn't mind and now my tummy hurts so much." + +Lily's mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor said, "Lily, you need to stop eating so much candy. It's not good for your stomach." Lily felt sad and messy inside because she loved candy so much. But she knew she had to listen to her mommy and the doctor. From that day on, Lily only ate a little bit of candy each day and her tummy felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw a pretty butterfly and tried to touch it. But the butterfly flew away. + +Lily felt sad and decided to sit under a tree. Suddenly, she saw a gloomy angel sitting next to her. The angel had a sad face and Lily asked, "Why are you sad, angel?" + +The angel replied, "I lost my wings and can't fly anymore." Lily felt sorry for the angel and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your wings!" They searched together and finally found the wings. The angel was happy again and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my angel now." + +Lily smiled and said, "I am happy to help. Can I touch your wings?" The angel smiled and said, "Of course, you can touch them anytime you want." From that day on, Lily and the angel became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read her books. One day, her mommy gave her a big shiny key and said, "Lily, this key will start a magical adventure for you!" + +Lily was so excited and ran outside to find the magic door. She searched and searched, but couldn't find it. Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "Hello there, little one. Are you looking for the magic door?" + +Lily turned around and saw a friendly frog. She was a bit fearful at first, but the frog said, "Don't be afraid! I can help you find the door. Follow me!" + +So, Lily followed the frog and they found the magic door. She used the key to open it and went on a wonderful adventure. When she came back home, she told her mommy all about it and said, "Thank you for the key. It started the best adventure ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and talk to all the animals there. One day, she saw a big tiger sitting under a tree. + +"Hello, Mr. Tiger," said Lily. "Why do you look so sad?" + +"I am sad because no one wants to kiss me," replied the tiger sadly. + +"I will kiss you," said Lily, giving the tiger a big kiss on his nose. + +The tiger was so happy that he started to dance around. "Thank you, Lily! You are the best friend I've ever had!" + +From that day on, the tiger and Lily played together every day in the park, and Lily would always give him a kiss on the nose to make him happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing beautiful socks. One day, she was playing in her room when suddenly her favorite sock vanished! + +Lily looked everywhere for her sock. She asked her mom, "Mommy, have you seen my beautiful sock?" Her mom replied, "No, Lily, I haven't seen it. Maybe it vanished into thin air." + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She sat on her bed and started to cry. Suddenly, her little brother came into the room holding her missing sock. "Look, Lily! I found your beautiful sock under the bed!" he exclaimed. + +Lily was so happy and gave her brother a big hug. From that day on, she made sure to always keep her beautiful socks in a safe place so they wouldn't vanish again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with her friends. One day, Lily saw a big hill and wanted to ride down it. But she was scared because it was very steep. + +Her friend, Timmy, said he could help her. He showed her how to use the pedals to go fast. Lily admired how brave Timmy was for going down the hill. + +Finally, Lily felt ready to try. She pedaled as fast as she could and went down the hill. It was so much fun! At the bottom of the hill, Lily saw something weird. It was a big rock that looked like a dinosaur egg. + +Lily and Timmy went to investigate. They found out that it was actually a weird rock formation. They admired how cool it looked and took a picture to show their other friends. From that day on, Lily was never scared to ride down the big hill again. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who loved to fly. He was bald and had no feathers on his head. One day, he flew too high and got tired. He wanted to relax and rest on a tree. So, he landed on a branch and closed his eyes. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and the wind blew very hard. The branch broke and the bird fell down. He tried to fly, but he was too tired. He couldn't fly anymore. He fell on the ground and got hurt. + +The other birds tried to help him, but it was too late. The bird who loved to fly and wanted to relax on a tree, had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse named Max. Max lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Max smelled something yummy. He followed his nose and found a big pizza on the kitchen table. + +Max knew he needed to be careful because the people who lived in the house didn't like mice. So, he waited until they were sleeping to spring onto the table and take a bite of the pizza. It was so delicious! + +But just as Max was about to take another bite, he heard a loud noise. It was the people waking up! Max quickly ran back to his hole with a full belly and a happy heart. From then on, Max always kept an eye out for pizza and made sure to be even more clever when sneaking around the house. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie lived in a stable with his friends. One day, Brownie's owner came to visit him. "Hello, Brownie. How are you?" the owner asked. Brownie replied, "I'm normal, thank you. How are you?" + +The owner smiled and said, "I'm good, thank you. I have a surprise for you. I got you a new bell to ring." Brownie was so happy and said, "Thank you, that's so kind of you." + +From that day on, Brownie rang his new bell every day. All of his friends in the stable loved hearing the bell ring. They said, "Brownie, you are the best bell ringer in the whole stable." Brownie felt proud and happy to make his friends smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park and climb on the jungle gym. One day, while Timmy was playing, he saw a big dog. The dog was very scary and Timmy was very scared. + +Timmy wanted to run away, but he knew he had to be brave. He remembered that heroes are brave and help others. Timmy decided to be a hero and help the scared dog. + +Timmy walked over to the dog and saw that he had a dirty paw. Timmy knew he could help by cleaning the dog's paw. He got a wet cloth and gently cleaned the dog's paw. The dog was very happy and Timmy felt like a hero. From that day on, Timmy was never scared of big dogs again. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They didn't have much money, but they always had soup for dinner. + +One day, Lily's mom made a big pot of soup. It smelled so good that Lily's neighbor came over to ask for some. "Please may I have some soup?" asked the neighbor. "I am so hungry." + +Lily's mom said, "Of course, you can have some soup." But Lily didn't want to share. She said, "No! That's our soup!" + +Later that night, Lily went to bed with a full belly. But she couldn't sleep because she kept thinking about the neighbor who was still hungry. She felt bad and started to cry. Suddenly, she heard her mom and dad yawn. + +"Goodnight, Lily," they said. "We love you." But Lily didn't feel loved. She felt sad and selfish. + +The next day, Lily woke up and went to her mom. "Can we give the rest of the soup to the neighbor?" she asked. "I don't want her to be hungry anymore." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. It's always good to share." + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important. And she never went to bed feeling selfish again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her fingers and make colorful pictures. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a sweet lollipop to eat while she painted. + +As Lily painted, she noticed that it started to rain outside. She remembered that she had left her umbrella at school. Lily's mommy saw that she was sad and decided to make a new umbrella for her. She painted it with bright colors and even added some sweet stickers. + +Lily was so happy when she saw her new umbrella. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for making me a sweet umbrella!" From that day on, Lily never forgot her umbrella when it rained and she always had a sweet treat to enjoy while she painted. +Once upon a time, there was a very hungry cat. The cat walked around the house, looking for something to eat. Suddenly, the cat saw a can of tuna on the kitchen counter. The cat licked its lips and jumped up to get the can of tuna. The cat opened the can and started to eat the tuna. It was very yummy! + +After the cat finished eating, it felt thirsty. It walked to the water bowl and drank some water. The cat was very polite and always said "meow" when it wanted something. So, the cat said "meow" to its owner, who came and gave it more water. The cat was happy and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons on her TV. One day, she found a mysterious watch in her toy box. It was shiny and had a big clock face. + +Lily put the watch on her wrist and suddenly, she heard a voice speak to her. It was coming from the watch! The voice said, "Hello, Lily. I am a magical watch. I can take you on adventures to faraway places." + +Lily was so excited and asked the watch, "Can we go to the beach?" The watch replied, "Of course we can!" And with a blink of an eye, they were at the beach. + +Lily played in the sand and splashed in the waves. She had so much fun with her new friend, the mysterious watch. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to the watch and took it off her wrist. She couldn't wait to see where they would go next. +Once upon a time, there was a big jet that flew high in the sky. It was so fast and made a loud noise. One day, the jet started to shake and the people inside got scared. The pilot said sorry to everyone and tried to make the jet stop shaking. Finally, they landed safely on the ground and everyone was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars, especially automobiles. One day, Timmy and his mommy were walking on the sidewalk when a rude man in an automobile drove by really fast. The wind from the automobile passing blew Timmy's hat off his head! Timmy and his mommy were very upset with the rude man. But then, a kind lady passed by and gave Timmy his hat back. Timmy was happy again and thanked the kind lady. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she accidentally bumped into her friend, Timmy, and he fell down. Timmy hurt his nose and started to cry. + +Lily felt guilty and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. Please don't cry." Timmy wiped his tears and said, "It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen." + +Lily helped Timmy up and they continued playing. They played hide-and-seek and tag. They had so much fun that they forgot about the accident. + +At the end of the day, Lily said goodbye to Timmy and went home. She told her mom about what happened and her mom said, "It's good that you said sorry and helped Timmy. That's what friends do." + +Lily went to bed feeling happy and grateful for her friends. She learned that saying sorry and helping others is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her princess dress. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a man fishing with a long rod. + +Lily watched the man carefully, but she didn't like the way he looked at her. He had a disgusting smile on his face. She told her mommy that she didn't want to be near him. Her mommy said it was okay and they went to play on the swings. + +Later that day, Lily saw the man again. But this time, he wasn't fishing. He was dancing! He had a big boombox and was doing the robot dance. Lily was surprised and laughed. The man saw her and smiled, but this time it was a nice smile. + +Lily realized that sometimes people can surprise you and not be so bad after all. She smiled and danced along with the man, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing in the sand at the beach. He would build big castles and dig deep holes. One day, Timmy was playing in the sand when he saw a seagull flying overhead. The seagull dropped a big piece of bread on Timmy's head. Timmy was worried that the seagull might come back and drop something else on him. + +Timmy's mommy came over and saw the bread on Timmy's head. She took out a tissue and wiped the bread off of Timmy's head. Timmy felt much better and continued playing in the sand. He built an even bigger castle and was very proud of himself. When it was time to go home, Timmy's mommy wiped the sand off of his feet and they went home. Timmy went to bed dreaming of all the fun he would have playing in the sand again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play in the fields and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a big hole in the ground. It was a tunnel! Benny was curious and wanted to explore it. + +Benny asked his friend, a little bird, to come with him. The bird said, "Sure, let's go!" As they were walking through the tunnel, they saw some rocks on the ground. Benny said, "Let's scatter the rocks so we don't trip." The bird helped Benny scatter the rocks. + +As they continued walking, they saw some trash on the ground. Benny said, "This tunnel is not clean. Let's pick up the trash." The bird helped Benny clean up the tunnel. + +Finally, they reached the end of the tunnel and saw a beautiful garden. Benny and the bird were so happy they explored the tunnel together. They played in the garden and ate some carrots. From that day on, Benny and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she saw a race with two cars. They were going really fast, like zoom zoom! + +Lily thought it was so cool, so she asked her mommy if they could watch the race. They got in the car and drove to the race track. When they got there, they saw the cars speeding around the track. It was so exciting! + +After the race, Lily and her mommy went to get some cocoa. The cocoa was warm and yummy. Lily thought it was the best cocoa she had ever tasted. She told her mommy that it was difficult to drink it without spilling it, but she still loved it. + +From that day on, Lily loved watching races and drinking cocoa. She couldn't wait to go back to the race track again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily woke up early and went outside to play. She saw a shy bunny in the grass and tried to say hello, but the bunny ran away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her they were going to visit a lawyer. Lily didn't know what a lawyer was, but she knew it was important. When they arrived, the lawyer was very nice and gave Lily a sticker. + +After the visit, Lily felt very tired and went to take a nap. She dreamed about the shy bunny and how she wished she could be friends with it. When she woke up, she decided she would try again to make friends with the bunny the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat treats, especially chocolate chip cookies. One day, her mom said she could have a treat after dinner if she ate all her vegetables. Lily didn't like vegetables, but she wanted the treat, so she ate them all. + +After dinner, Lily's mom gave her a cookie. It was so yummy! Lily wanted another one, but her mom said no. She begged and begged, but her mom still said no. Lily got mad and threw a tantrum. She screamed and cried until her mom finally gave in and permitted her to have another cookie. + +But then something terrible happened. Lily ate too many cookies and got a tummy ache. It was so bad that she had to go to the hospital. The doctor said she had eaten too many treats and had a mild case of food poisoning. Lily felt very sick and wished she had listened to her mom. From that day on, she learned to listen to her mom's rules and not overindulge in treats. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety who lived in a tree. One day, Tweety decided to go on an adventure. She flew to the east, where the sun rises in the morning. The journey was long and tiring, but Tweety was determined to see new things. + +As she flew, Tweety noticed a group of monkeys playing in the trees. They were very noisy, jumping up and down and making silly faces. Tweety wanted to join in on the fun, but she was too small and afraid of falling. + +Finally, Tweety arrived at a big, beautiful garden. In the middle of the garden was a tall pole with a big, round ball on top. Tweety wanted to see what was inside the ball, so she flew up to the top. But as she landed on the ball, it started to wobble and shake. Tweety had to balance carefully to avoid falling off! + +Just as Tweety was about to fall, she remembered the monkeys from earlier. She flapped her wings and made a loud, noisy sound, scaring away the monkeys who had followed her. With the monkeys gone, Tweety was able to balance on the ball and see the beautiful garden below. She felt proud of herself for being brave and adventurous. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest, but he was scared to climb trees. One day, Benny met a little bird named Lily. Lily saw that Benny was sad and asked him why. Benny told her that he wanted to climb trees, but he was too afraid. + +Lily encouraged Benny to try and climb the tree. She said, "It's so much fun up there! You can see everything from the top." Benny was scared, but he trusted Lily and gave it a try. With her help, he climbed higher and higher until he reached the top of the tree. + +Benny was so happy and proud of himself. He thanked Lily for encouraging him to try something new. From that day on, Benny and Lily had so much fun playing in the forest together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on holiday with her family. They would go to the beach and build sandcastles. One day, Lily's family went on a holiday without her. Lily was very sad and missed them a lot. + +Lily's mommy called her on the phone and said, "I'm sorry we went on holiday without you." Lily said, "It's okay mommy, I believe you." Then, Lily's mommy told her they were never coming back. Lily was very upset and cried a lot. + +Lily's daddy came on the phone and said, "I'm sorry too, Lily. We didn't mean to hurt you. We love you very much." But it was too late. Lily was already too sad. She didn't want to talk to them anymore. From that day on, Lily never went on holiday again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and always wanted to look pretty. One day, she found a beautiful dress in her mom's closet. She asked her mom if she could wear it, but her mom said no because it was too fancy for playing. + +Lily felt nervous and sad because she really wanted to wear the dress. So, she went to her dad and asked him if he could unlock the closet so she could find a dress she could wear. Her dad said yes and unlocked the closet for her. + +Lily looked through the closet and found a dress that was just her style. She put it on and twirled around happily. Her dad smiled and told her she looked beautiful. Lily was so happy and grateful that her dad had helped her find a dress she loved. From that day on, she always asked her dad to unlock the closet for her so she could find her perfect dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy cars, but one day he dropped his favorite car and it broke. Timmy was very sad because he loved that car and it had a lot of value to him. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and asked him what happened. Timmy told her that he dropped his favorite car and it broke. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." + +They went to the store to buy some glue, but when they got back, Timmy's little sister had taken the car and it was now filthy. Timmy was upset again and his mom said, "Let's clean it together and then fix it." They cleaned the car and then fixed it with the glue. Timmy was so happy to have his favorite car back and he learned that even if something gets dropped or becomes filthy, it can still have value and be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved spaghetti so much that she asked her mom to make it for dinner every day. One day, Lily's mom made spaghetti for dinner, but Lily didn't feel like eating it. + +"I don't want spaghetti today," Lily said to her mom. + +"Why not?" her mom asked. + +"I don't know," Lily shrugged her shoulders. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe you're just feeling a little dizzy. How about we have something else for dinner tonight?" + +Lily nodded her head and they had grilled cheese sandwiches instead. From that day on, Lily didn't ask for spaghetti every day and tried new foods instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside, but he always forgot to go to the bathroom. One day, Timmy's mommy said, "Timmy, you need to try to remember to go to the bathroom before you play outside." + +Timmy nodded his head and promised to try his best. He went outside to play with his friends, but soon he felt a funny feeling in his tummy. He remembered what his mommy said and ran inside to the bathroom. + +As Timmy was washing his hands, he heard a loud noise outside. He quickly dried his hands and ran outside to see what was happening. His friends were all alert, pointing to a big bird's nest in the tree. Timmy smiled and felt proud that he remembered to go to the bathroom and didn't miss out on the fun. +Once upon a time, there was a kind person named Sarah. She loved to give hugs to everyone she met. One day, Sarah met a nervous little boy named Timmy. Timmy was scared to talk to new people. + +Sarah smiled and said, "Hi there, little one! Would you like a hug?" Timmy was nervous, but he nodded his head yes. Sarah gave him a big hug and Timmy felt better. + +After that, Timmy wasn't so nervous anymore. He learned that there are kind people like Sarah who will always be there to give hugs and make you feel better. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others and to give them love when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of animals. The farm was called a ranch. The ranch had many green fields where the animals could eat and play. + +One day, the farmer asked the cows to march to a new field. The cows were happy to go to the new green field. They walked in a line and made a loud sound with their hooves. + +When they got to the new field, the cows ate the fresh green grass. They were so happy to be in the new field on the ranch. The farmer smiled and watched the cows enjoy their new home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo felt very weak and couldn't swim fast like he used to. + +His friend, Dory, asked him, "What's wrong, Nemo?" + +Nemo replied, "I don't know, I just feel weak." + +Dory said, "Maybe you need to rest and be still for a little while." + +Nemo listened to Dory and rested for a bit. After a while, he felt better and was able to swim again. Nemo learned that sometimes it's okay to take a break and rest when you feel weak. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to watch the birds outside her window. One day, she saw a crazy pigeon flying around in circles. It made her giggle because it looked silly. + +Lily decided to go outside and watch the pigeon closer. She followed it as it hopped from one spot to another. The pigeon looked at her and tilted its head. + +Lily thought the pigeon was cute and wanted to keep watching it. But then, the pigeon flew away and she couldn't find it anymore. She went back inside and told her mom about the crazy pigeon. Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe it will come back tomorrow for you to watch again." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect rocks. One day, she found a brilliant rock that sparkled in the sun. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look at this brilliant rock I found!" Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a beautiful rock, Lily. Where did you find it?" + +"I found it outside while I was playing," Lily replied. + +Her mom looked at the rock and said, "It's so pretty. I wish it could speak and tell us its story." + +Lily giggled and said, "That would be silly, Mommy. Rocks can't speak!" +Once upon a time, there was a chubby caterpillar named Carl. Carl loved to eat leaves and play with his friends. One day, Carl saw a butterfly flying in the sky. He wished he could fly like the butterfly too. + +Carl's friends encouraged him to make a cocoon and wait patiently. Carl listened to his friends and made a cocoon. He waited and waited, but nothing happened. Carl felt sad and thought he would never become a butterfly. + +One day, Carl felt a strange feeling in his cocoon. He struggled and struggled until he finally broke free. To his surprise, he had turned into a beautiful butterfly! Carl realized that the result of his patience and hard work was worth it. He spread his wings and flew into the sky, happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's toy car and wanted it for himself. When Timmy wasn't looking, Billy took the toy car and ran away. Timmy was sad because he couldn't find his favorite toy. + +Timmy's mom noticed that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his mom that Billy stole his toy car. His mom hugged him and said she was sorry. She told Timmy that stealing is not nice and it makes people sad. Timmy's mom helped him feel better by giving him a big hug and telling him that she loved him. From that day on, Timmy learned to share his toys so that his friends wouldn't feel like they had to steal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to have some fun. They played on the swings and the slide, and then they went to get some ice-cream. Lily got a strawberry ice-cream, and her mom got a chocolate one. + +As they were eating their ice-cream, Lily accidentally dropped hers on the ground. She was very upset and started to cry. Her mom tried to calm her down and said, "Don't be upset, Lily. We can get you another one." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. "Can I get a chocolate ice-cream this time?" she asked. Her mom nodded and they went to get another ice-cream. Lily was happy again and they remained at the park for the rest of the afternoon, playing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing tag when they saw a big hole in the ground. + +Timmy's friend Johnny said, "I'm too scared to go near the hole. What if I fall in?" + +Timmy replied, "Don't worry, I'll mark the hole with a stick so we don't get too close." + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him what he did outside. Timmy excitedly told her about the hole and how he marked it with a stick. + +The next day, Timmy and his friends were playing again when they heard a loud noise coming from the hole. They all ran over to see what it was and found a lost puppy down in the hole. Timmy's idea to mark the hole with a stick had saved the puppy's life. + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends made sure to always mark any dangerous holes they found so no one would get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Max's owner, Lily, came to him and said, "Max, let's weigh you!" + +Max didn't know what "weigh" meant, but he happily followed Lily to the bathroom where there was a big machine on the floor. Lily put Max on the machine and said, "Wow, Max, you weigh 10 pounds! You are so adorable!" + +Max wagged his tail happily and barked, "Woof woof!" He didn't know what "adorable" meant, but he knew it was a good thing because Lily sounded happy. + +From that day on, Max loved getting weighed and hearing Lily call him adorable. He knew that meant he was a good boy and made Lily happy. And Max loved nothing more than making Lily happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the sun. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. While she was playing on the swings, she accidentally tore her dress. Her mommy took off her dress and wrapped her in a soft cloth so she wouldn't be cold. + +Lily felt ashamed because her dress was torn. She didn't want anyone to see her in just her cloth. But then her mommy told her to remember that it's okay to make mistakes and accidents happen. Lily felt better and continued to play with her friends. When it was time to go home, her mommy washed her dress and it was good as new. Lily was happy and remembered to be careful when playing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big dairy with his family. One day, Timmy went out to find some cheese to eat. He met a friendly cat named Mittens. + +"Hello, Timmy! What are you doing?" asked Mittens. + +"I am looking for some cheese to eat," replied Timmy. + +Mittens was intelligent and knew where to find the best cheese. "Follow me," said Mittens. + +They went to a big house with a lot of cheese inside. "Wow, this is amazing!" said Timmy. + +Mittens smiled and said, "I know. Let's eat some together!" + +Timmy and Mittens ate so much cheese that they could not move. They were very happy and became good friends. From that day on, Timmy always went to Mittens to find the best cheese to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear a pretty bracelet that her grandma gave her. One day, Lily was playing outside when she slipped on a banana peel. She fell down and hurt her knee. + +Lily felt helpless and cried for her mommy. Her mommy came running and hugged her tight. She saw that Lily's bracelet had fallen off and picked it up. She put it back on Lily's wrist and gave her a kiss. + +Lily felt better with her mommy's help and her bracelet back on. She learned to be careful when walking outside and to watch out for things that might make her slip. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with lots of fruit. The fruit was very tasty and all the animals in the forest loved to eat it. One day, a little bird came to the tree and said, "Can I decorate your branches with some pretty leaves?" The tree said yes and the little bird flew away to find some leaves. + +While the little bird was gone, a big bear came to the tree. The bear wanted to eat all the fruit, but the tree said, "Please don't eat all my fruit, I want to share it with everyone." The bear was scared of the little bird's decorations and ran away. + +When the little bird came back, the tree was so happy to see the pretty leaves. All the animals in the forest came to see the tree and they were amazed by how beautiful it looked. From that day on, the tree was known as the prettiest tree in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily had a dream about a big, friendly dog. In her dream, the dog gave her a yummy treat and they played together all night long. + +The next day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a big, friendly dog just like in her dream. The dog came up to her and wagged its tail. Lily remembered her dream and knew the dog was harmless. + +"Hi there, doggy! Do you want a treat?" Lily asked, remembering the treat from her dream. She gave the dog a treat and they played together all day long, just like in her dream. + +Lily was happy to have made a new friend and knew that sometimes dreams can come true. +Once upon a time, there was a king who wore a shiny crown on his head. The king was very wealthy and had lots of gold and jewels. One day, a little girl asked the king why he had a crown on his head. The king smiled and said, "I wear this crown to show that I am the ruler of the kingdom." + +The little girl was curious and asked the king to explain what it meant to be a ruler. The king explained that he was in charge of making sure everyone in the kingdom was safe and happy. He also said that he had to make important decisions to help the kingdom grow and become even more wealthy. + +The little girl was impressed by the king's explanation and asked if she could wear the crown. The king laughed and said, "Of course you can!" He placed the crown on her head and she felt like a queen. From that day on, the little girl knew that being wealthy wasn't just about having lots of money, but also about being kind and helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to bring a tray to the table. Lily was very excited and ran to get the tray. + +As she was carrying the tray, she accidentally dropped it on the floor. The tray became dirty and Lily felt sad. "Oh no, Mommy! The tray is dirty now," she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. We can clean it together." They washed the tray and it became clean again. Lily was happy and proud that she could help her mom. From that day on, Lily always made sure to be careful when carrying things on a tray. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy, especially the purple ones. One day, Lily went to the candy store with her mom. She saw a big jar of purple candy and said, "Mommy, can we get some candy, please?" Her mom said, "Sure, sweetie. How many do you want?" Lily said, "Can I have five, please?" Her mom said, "Okay, but don't eat them all at once. We need to close the candy jar before we leave." Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. I will help you close it." They got five purple candies and closed the jar. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a big horse named Brownie. Brownie was very grumpy because his coat was dirty and unpolished. One day, a little girl came to visit Brownie and said, "Hello, Mr. Horse! Why are you so grumpy?" Brownie replied, "I am grumpy because my coat is dirty and unpolished." + +The little girl said, "Don't worry, Mr. Horse! I can help you polish your coat." So, the little girl got a brush and some polish and began to polish Brownie's coat. Brownie was very happy and said, "Thank you, little girl! You have made me very happy." + +From that day on, Brownie was no longer grumpy. He was happy and proud of his shiny, polished coat. The little girl would come and visit him every day and Brownie would always say, "Hello, little girl! Thank you for polishing my coat." And the little girl would say, "You're welcome, Mr. Horse! I'm happy to help." +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the park. One day, Max got lost and couldn't find his way back home. Max was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a kind lady saw Max and knew he was lost. She called the radio and asked for help to rescue Max. Soon, Max's family heard the message on the radio and knew Max was safe. They went to the park and found Max. Max was so happy to see his family again. + +Max's family was very happy too, but they felt guilty for not keeping a closer eye on Max. They promised to always keep Max safe and never let him get lost again. Max was happy to be home and cuddled with his family all night long. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go on adventures in the woods. One day, Timmy found an axe on the ground. The axe was filthy and covered in dirt. + +Timmy picked up the axe and showed it to his friend, Billy. "Look what I found!" said Timmy. "It's an axe!" + +Billy looked at the axe and said, "That axe is filthy! You should clean it before you use it." + +Timmy thought about what Billy said and realized that he shouldn't use the filthy axe without cleaning it first. He went home and washed the axe until it was shiny and clean. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to take care of your tools and keep them clean. And that's the moral of the story! +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow flower. It was as tall as a tree and had a happy face. This flower was called a sunflower. It loved to feel the sun on its face and would follow it all day long. + +One day, a little girl arrived at the field where the sunflower lived. She saw the big flower and wanted to pick it. But the sunflower felt guilty because it knew it was not meant to be picked. So, it told the girl to leave it alone and to just enjoy its beauty. + +The little girl listened to the sunflower and decided to sit next to it instead. She watched as the sunflower turned its face towards the sun, and together they enjoyed the warm sunshine until it was time for the little girl to go home. From that day on, the sunflower felt happy knowing that it had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family and they packed their luggage in the car. Lily loved the rough feeling of the bumpy road as they drove. She didn't understand why her parents were worried about the car's brakes. + +As they drove up a steep hill, the car suddenly lost control and crashed into a tree. Lily's parents were hurt badly and the car was destroyed. Lily didn't understand why this had happened. They had to leave their luggage behind and walk to find help. + +After a long walk, they finally found a kind person who called for an ambulance. Lily's parents were taken to the hospital and Lily was left alone, scared and sad. She realized then that the rough road was a warning of the bad things to come. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and make things with his hands. He was very creative! One day, Timmy's mom said they were going on a trip to the west. Timmy was excited to see new things and draw them. + +When they got to the west, Timmy saw big mountains and lots of trees. He let out a big "wow!" and started to draw them. He also saw some animals like cows and horses. Timmy drew them too. + +At the end of the trip, Timmy had a whole book full of his creative drawings. He was so proud of himself and couldn't wait to show his friends. Timmy's mom was proud of him too and said, "You let your imagination run wild and made something beautiful!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and explore his backyard. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a map and said, "Timmy, can you find your way to the big tree in the backyard?" + +Timmy looked at the map and said, "Yes, I can find the big tree!" He followed the map and soon he was standing next to the big tree. But then, Timmy saw a butterfly and started chasing it. He ran around and soon he was lost. + +Timmy started to cry and said, "I'm lost and I don't know where to go!" But then, a kind lady saw Timmy and asked him what was wrong. Timmy showed her the map and the lady said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You just need to stand still and look at the map. It will show you the way back home." + +Timmy did what the lady said and soon he was back home. He was happy and said, "Thank you, kind lady! I learned that even an ordinary map can help me find my way home." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw something shiny and round floating in the air. It was a bubble! She chased after it, but it popped before she could catch it. + +Lily was sad that the bubble was gone, but then she discovered something even more exciting. She saw a big, beautiful butterfly fluttering by. It was the perfect shade of orange and had pretty black spots on its wings. Lily followed the butterfly and watched it fly from flower to flower. + +She was so happy to have discovered something new and exciting. Lily realized that sometimes things may not go as planned, but there are always new discoveries waiting to be made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she went to the store with her mommy and saw a big box of plastic flowers. Lily thought they were so pretty, so she asked her mommy if she could have them. Her mommy said yes and they took the box home. + +Lily was so happy to have the plastic flowers. She took them out of the box and started to decorate her room with them. She put them on her dresser, her bookshelf, and even on her bed. Her room looked so pretty with all of the little flowers everywhere. + +Lily's mommy was proud of her for decorating her room so nicely. She told Lily that she did a great job and that she was a very creative little girl. From that day on, Lily loved to decorate her room with all sorts of pretty things, especially her plastic flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy found a treasure map in his backyard. He was so excited to find the treasure, but he didn't know where to start. + +He asked his mom, "Mommy, can you help me find the treasure?" + +His mom said, "Sure, let's clean up our backyard first. Maybe we'll find a clue." + +So Timmy and his mom started to clean up the backyard. They found a shovel and started to dig. Suddenly, they found a box! + +Timmy opened the box and inside, there was an unknown object. It was shiny and sparkly. Timmy was so happy to find the treasure. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for helping me find the treasure, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy bird. The bird had a nice nest in a tree. One day, the bird saw a big, red ball in the sky. The ball was the sun. The bird knew that when the sun arrived, it was time to wake up and sing. + +The bird loved to sing. It would sing all day long. One day, the bird saw a cat. The cat was angry. It wanted to catch the bird. The bird flew away and found a symbol on the ground. The symbol was a pretty star. The bird picked up the star and flew back to its nest. + +The bird was happy to be safe in its nest with the pretty star. It sang a song about the star and how it made the bird feel happy. The sun arrived and the bird sang a happy song to welcome the new day. The cat went away and the bird was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max who loved his red hat. He wore it every day and never took it off. But one day, Max's hat got too small for his head. He tried to stretch it, but it wouldn't budge. + +Max was sad because he didn't want to lose his hat. He decided to go to the store to get a new one. But when he got there, he saw that all the hats were rough and scratchy. Max didn't like them at all. + +Max went home with no new hat and felt very sad. But when he got home, he saw that his little sister had taken his red hat and stretched it out. Max was so angry that he started to cry. He didn't have his favorite hat anymore and he didn't know what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy and saw a big billboard. The billboard had a picture of a scary monster on it. Lily was troubled by the monster and didn't like looking at it. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the store. While they were there, they saw a boy who was very angry. He was yelling and throwing things. Lily's mommy told her that the boy was having a bad day and needed some help. Lily didn't hate the boy, but she didn't like how he was acting. + +The next day, Lily and her mommy went for another walk. They saw the same billboard with the scary monster on it. But this time, Lily wasn't scared. She remembered how the boy at the store was troubled and needed help. So, she decided to draw a picture of a happy monster and put it up next to the scary one. Now, when people walked by, they could see both monsters and choose which one they wanted to look at. Lily felt proud of herself for helping others and making the world a little bit better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color with his crayons. He would sit in his chair for hours, creating beautiful pictures of animals and trees. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her carry in the groceries from the car. Timmy was happy to help, but when he saw a big spider crawling on one of the bags, he started to panic. He ran back inside and jumped onto his chair, afraid of the spider. + +But then, Timmy had a creative idea. He grabbed his crayons and drew a picture of a giant bird. He pretended the bird was swooping down to eat the spider, and suddenly, he wasn't afraid anymore. Timmy felt proud of himself for being so creative and brave. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train. The train was impressive. It had a red engine, a blue wagon, and a green caboose. It could make noises and move on the tracks. + +One day, Ben and Mia wanted to play with the train. They asked their owner, Mom, if they could. Mom said yes, but told them to be careful. She said the train was old and fragile. She said if they break the train, they could not fix it. + +Ben and Mia nodded and took the train to the living room. They set up the tracks on the floor and put the train on them. They pushed a button and the train started to move. It made chugging and whistling sounds. Ben and Mia clapped and cheered. + +They played with the train for a long time. They made it go fast and slow, forward and backward, around and around. They had fun. But then, something bad happened. The train hit a bump on the floor and fell off the tracks. It crashed on the ground and broke. The engine split in half, the wagon lost a wheel, and the caboose cracked. The train stopped making noises and moving. + +Ben and Mia gasped and cried. They broke the train. They knew Mom would be sad and angry. They did not know what to do. They picked up the pieces and ran to Mom. They said they were sorry and showed her the broken train. + +Mom looked at the broken train and sighed. She was sad and angry, but she also loved Ben and Mia. She hugged them and said it was okay. She said the train was old and fragile, and accidents happen. She said they could not fix the train, but they could still play with other toys. She said the train was impressive, but Ben and Mia were more impressive. She said she was proud of them for telling the truth and saying sorry. She said she forgave them and still loved them. + +Ben and Mia smiled and hugged Mom. They said they loved her too. They said they were sorry again and thanked her. They said they would be more careful next time. They said they would still remember the train and the fun they had with it. They said they would still play with other toys and have fun with Mom. They said they were happy. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a picture of a waffle on it. The truck was selling waffles with syrup and butter. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "Do you want a waffle, Lily?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. "They smell so good!" + +Tom and Lily ran to the truck and asked for two waffles. They paid with their coins and got their waffles. They were hot and crispy and sweet. + +"Mmm, this is the best waffle ever!" Tom said. + +"I agree!" Lily said. "It is so interesting and yummy!" + +They ate their waffles and smiled at each other. They were very happy. + +"Thank you for sharing this waffle with me, Tom," Lily said. + +"Thank you, too, Lily," Tom said. "You are my best friend." + +They hugged and gave each other a kiss on the cheek. They did not care if anyone saw them. They were just happy to have each other and their waffles. +Anna and Ben 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 sit on the floor and start to make pictures. + +Anna draws a flower with many colors. She speaks to Ben. "Look at my flower. It is pretty. Do you like it?" + +Ben nods. He draws a car with wheels and windows. He speaks to Anna. "Look at my car. It is fast. Do you like it?" + +Anna nods. They smile and trade pictures. They say, "Thank you. Your picture is nice." + +They draw more pictures and trade them again. They have fun and share. + +But then, they have a problem. There is only one crayon left. It is red. They both want it. They reach for it at the same time. They pull and tug. They speak loud. + +"Give me the crayon. It is mine." + +"No, give me the crayon. It is mine." + +They are angry and sad. They do not share. They do not trade. They do not smile. + +Mom comes and sees them. She speaks to them. "What is wrong? Why are you fighting?" + +They point at the crayon. They say, "It is mine. It is mine." + +Mom shakes her head. She speaks to them. "That is not fair. You have to share. You have to take turns. You have to be kind." + +She takes the crayon and breaks it in half. She gives one half to Anna and one half to Ben. She speaks to them. "Now you both have a crayon. You can both draw. You can both be happy." + +Anna and Ben look at the crayon. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They speak to each other. "I am sorry. I was mean." + +"I am sorry. I was mean." + +They hug and say, "It is okay. We are friends." + +They use the crayon and draw a heart. They write their names on it. They give it to Mom. They say, "Thank you. You are fair. You are nice." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "You are welcome. You are fair. You are nice. I love you." +Tom and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. One day, they saw a big box near the trees. It had a sign that said "Do not open". Tom and Mia were curious. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They went to the box and lifted the lid. They saw a dragon. It was dark and scaly. It had wings and a long tail. It looked angry and scared. It roared at them. + +"Wow, a dragon!" Tom said. "Let's play with it!" + +"No, Tom, it's not a toy. It's a real dragon. It can hurt us. We should release it." Mia said. + +"But how?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe we can push the box to the pond. The dragon can fly away." Mia said. + +They tried to push the box, but it was too heavy. The dragon roared louder. It scratched the box with its claws. It tried to break free. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Mia shouted. + +A man heard them. He ran to the park. He saw the box and the dragon. He was surprised and scared. He called the zoo. + +"Hello, zoo? There is a dragon in the park. Can you come and get it?" He said. + +The zoo came. They brought a big truck and a net. They put the net over the box. They lifted the box and the dragon. They put them in the truck. + +"Thank you for calling us. This dragon escaped from the zoo. We will take it back and take care of it." The zoo said. + +"Can we see the dragon again?" Tom and Mia asked. + +"Sure, you can visit the zoo anytime. But remember, dragons are not toys. They are wild animals. You should not open boxes that say 'Do not open'." The zoo said. + +Tom and Mia nodded. They learned their lesson. They said goodbye to the dragon. They went back to play in the park. They had a lot of fun. +Sam and Mia were playing at the harbor. They liked to watch the big boats and the small fish. They saw a man with a funny hat and a long coat. He was kneeling by a big box. He looked around and opened the box. + +"What is he doing?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he has a surprise in the box," Mia said. + +They walked closer to the man. They wanted to see the surprise. But the man saw them and got angry. He shouted at them. + +"Go away! This is none of your business!" he said. + +He closed the box and ran away. He left the box behind. + +Sam and Mia were confused. They did not understand why the man was so mean. They looked at the box. It had a picture of a cake on it. + +"Maybe he was hiding a cake for his birthday," Sam said. + +"Maybe he did not want to share it with us," Mia said. + +They felt sad. They liked cake. They wished the man was nicer. They decided to leave the box alone. They went back to playing at the harbor. They hoped the man would come back and say sorry. And maybe give them some cake. +Lily loved books. She liked to look at the pictures and listen to the stories. She had many books on her bookshelf in her room. She wanted to read them all. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, we have to go to the store. Hurry up and get your shoes on." Lily did not want to go. She wanted to stay and read. She said, "Mom, can I take a book with me?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can take one book. But you have to choose quickly. We don't have much time." Lily ran to her bookshelf. She looked at all the books. She did not know which one to pick. They all looked so good. + +She saw a big book with a shiny cover. It had a picture of a castle and a dragon. It looked impressive. She wanted to see what was inside. She reached for the book. But it was too high for her. She stood on her toes. She stretched her arms. She almost touched the book. + +But then, something bad happened. The bookshelf wobbled. The books fell down. They made a loud noise. Lily was scared. She cried. Mom heard the noise. She came to see what happened. + +She saw Lily and the books on the floor. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You made a mess. You should have been careful. Now we have to clean up. And we are late for the store." + +Lily felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to read the big book. It looked impressive. Can I still take it with me?" + +Mom sighed. She said, "No, Lily. You can't take the big book. It's too heavy. And you don't know how to read it. You can take a small book. But you have to help me clean up first. And you have to hurry. We have to go now." + +Lily nodded. She picked up a small book. She helped Mom clean up. She put on her shoes. She went to the store with Mom. She hoped that one day, she could read the big book. She wondered what was inside. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. He has a red collar. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. She wants to pet the dog. She walks to the dog and holds out her hand. + +But the dog does not want to play. He is lazy. He lies on the grass and does not move. He does not look at Lily. He does not wag his tail. + +"Come on, dog!" Tom says. He tries to make the dog get up. He throws a stick. He claps his hands. He makes funny noises. + +But the dog does not care. He is lazy. He closes his eyes and yawns. He does not look at Tom. He does not chase the stick. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They want to play with the dog. They sit next to the dog and wait. + +Then, they hear a whistle. The dog hears it too. He opens his eyes and jumps up. He looks happy. He runs to the whistle. + +Lily and Tom see a man. The man is the dog's owner. He smiles and waves. + +"Hi, kids!" he says. "This is Max. He is my dog. He is a good dog, but he is lazy. He likes to sleep a lot." + +"Hi, Max!" Lily and Tom say. They follow the dog and the man. + +The man bends down and pets the dog. He says something to the dog. The dog does something funny. He bows to the man. He puts his head down and lifts his tail. + +Lily and Tom laugh. They think the dog is cute. They clap their hands. + +"Wow, Max can bow!" Lily says. + +"Yes, he can!" the man says. "He learned it from me. I am a clown. I bow to the people when I make them laugh." + +"Can you teach us how to bow?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, I can!" the man says. "It is easy. You just bend your knees and lower your head. Like this." + +The man shows them how to bow. Lily and Tom try to copy him. They bow to the man. They bow to the dog. They bow to each other. + +The man and the dog clap their paws. They think Lily and Tom are funny. They make them laugh. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They like the man and the dog. They play with them in the park. They learn how to bow. They have fun. +Lily and Tom are playing in the kitchen. They see a big sink with water and bubbles. They want to wash their hands and toys. + +"Can we play with the sink?" Lily asks Mom. + +"Only for a little while, and be careful not to make a mess," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom climb on a chair and reach the sink. They put their hands and toys in the water and make splash and giggle. They see a yellow duck, a red car, a blue ball and a green frog. + +"Look, the duck can swim!" Lily says. + +"And the car can sink!" Tom says. + +They push the car under the water and watch it go down. They try to do the same with the ball, but it pops up. + +"The ball can float!" Lily says. + +"And the frog can jump!" Tom says. + +They toss the frog in the air and catch it. But one time, they miss and the frog lands on the floor. + +"Oh no, the frog is wet!" Lily says. + +They get down from the chair and run to the frog. They pick it up and dry it with a towel. + +"Are you okay, frog?" Tom asks. + +The frog does not answer. It lies still on the towel. + +"Maybe he is sleepy," Lily says. + +"Or maybe he is sick," Tom says. + +They feel sorry for the frog. They want to make him happy. + +"Let's take him to the bed and sing him a song," Lily says. + +"Okay, let's go," Tom says. + +They carry the frog to the bed and tuck him in. They sing him a song about the sun and the moon and the stars. They hope he will wake up soon and play with them again. +Lily and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and zebras. But their favorite was the panda. The panda was big and black and white. He was eating bamboo and rolling on the grass. + +"Mom, can we feed the panda?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, we can't. The zookeepers provide the panda with all the food he needs. We can only watch him from here," mom said. + +"Why?" Ben asked. + +"Because the panda is not a pet. He is a wild animal. He needs special care and a big space to live. He might get scared or sick if we touch him or give him our food," mom explained.