diff --git "a/TinyStories_1923.txt" "b/TinyStories_1923.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1923.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Jack got out his boat, and they sailed to a beach. They sailed past the big rocks and around the islands. + +But when they got there, the beach was full of leaves and sand. Jack grabbed his rake and started cleaning up. Jill wasn't very happy, but Jack said it was the right thing to do. So they worked together, and soon the beach was clean. + +When Jack finished, he said it was time to go home. They sailed back, but not without another bad surprise! There was a storm coming! They sailed faster, but they didn't make it in time. Jill was scared, but Jack kept them calm. They eventually made it back on time. + +Jack and Jill had gone on an adventure, and they learned that it's important to do good things instead of bad things. +Once upon a time there was a lily. She was beautiful and happy, with petals that were soft and white. One day, the lily began to feel sad, as it seemed that the coldness outside would never spring away. She felt very lonely and hurt. + +But then, one day the sun started to shine and the air began to feel warmer and warmer. A gentle breeze rolled through the air and the lily's petals began to flutter. She felt so happy, as she knew that spring had arrived! + +To celebrate, the lily opened up as wide as it could and sang a beautiful song. Everyone in the surrounding gardens was so delighted, as the lily's song was so pure and sweet. And, from that day on, the lily smiled and no longer felt hurt. + +The end. +Once upon a time in a far away land there lived a pepper. Every day the pepper would look up in the sky and wonder when it would bloom. +One day the danger came. The pepper saw a big scary animal that was the most dangerous ever. The pepper was very scared and wished it could just bloom and be safe. +But the danger was too great. The pepper felt like it wouldn't ever bloom until it had gone away. +Suddenly, the danger passed and the pepper started to bloom. All the different colors were so pretty and it felt so free in the air. From that moment, the pepper never stopped blooming. +It had found the courage to bloom and be safe even in the most dangerous times. +Once upon a time, there was a famous object. It shone brightly like the sun, and it made everyone want to scream with joy when they saw it. + +One day, a little boy named Tommy wanted to touch the famous object. He wanted to discover its secret. So, Tommy put out his hand to touch the object. But, as soon as he touched it, there was a loud scream that filled the air! + +Tommy was so scared! He ran away and hid under the bed. He kept trying to cover his ears and block out the sound of the screams. + +At last, the screams stopped and Tommy came out from under the bed. He knew that the famous object had made the screaming noise. He decided to never touch it again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very tired, so she went to take a nap. She curled up in the blankets and closed her eyes. She heard a gentle tapping noise. She saw a tiny finger poking through the window. It was her friend, the butterfly. + +The butterfly was glad to see her, so it fluttered into the bedroom. It landed on the little girl's finger and kept her company as she slept. They both had a long, peaceful nap. + +When the girl woke up, she was happy. She was glad that the butterfly had come to see her. They said goodbye and the butterfly flew away. The little girl curled up in the blankets again and fell asleep. The End. +Jim heard something in the sky. He looked up and saw a kite. It had blue, yellow and green stripes. It was ordinary, but Jim thought it was beautiful. + +He decided he wanted to fly a kite too. So, he went to the store with his dad to get one. Jim found a beautiful red kite that looked like a dragon. + +Jim and his dad went to the park together. They spread out the kite and Jim's dad helped him hold it. All of a sudden, the wind came and lifted the kite. Jim felt so proud and happy. He heard the strings buzzing as the kite soared in the sky. + +Jim and his dad had so much fun playing with the kite that day. When it got dark, they packed up and went home, tired but with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with a big smile and a big heart. She loved to be with her mom and dad and always thought of creative ways to have fun. + +One day, her mom and dad took her to a special place. It was an ice cream shop. Her eyes lit up. She wanted to try something new. Her parents got her a special treat; a waffle cone filled with ice cream. + +The little girl was so excited. She couldn't wait to try it. She got her spoon and rubbed it against the waffle cone and soon the ice cream was melting. Yum! + +The little girl smiled from ear to ear. She had so much fun that day. She ate her waffle cone with delight and was so proud of her creative way of enjoying it. She thanked her mom and dad for taking her there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jessie. Jessie was only three years old and was so silly! She loved to dance whenever she saw a mirror. + +One day, Jessie saw a very thin mirror in her house. When she looked in the mirror, she saw herself and started to dance. She jumped high, twirled around and clapped her hands. It was so much fun! + +Whenever Jessie smiled into the mirror, the thin mirror smiled back at her. She was so happy and danced even more. She jumped and twirled for hours, until it was time for bed. + +The next day, Jessie was already up at dawn, ready to do her favourite thing - dance in front of the thin mirror! The mirror and Jessie smiled and twirled and jumped until sunrise. And they both had so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lauren. She loved to march everywhere she went! Even though she was only 3 years old, she was quite strong and marched around her garden and all around her house. + +One day, she saw a big puzzle on the table and ran to it, excited. She carefully set it out and started to put it together one piece at a time. She kept marching around and around while she was building the puzzle. + +Lauren eventually finished the puzzle and felt very proud of herself. "This was healthy work," she said and she ran off to find her parents. She was sure they would be happy to see her healthy and proud. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a good rock. The rock was on a sign. Every day, the rock would rock back and forth on the sign. The rock liked rocking very much. + +One day, a bird came flying by. He saw the rock rocking back and forth, and he thought it looked fun. He tried it too. He flew back and forth, just like the rock! + +The bird enjoyed it so much he flew away to tell all of his bird friends. Soon, all the birds were flying back and forth just like the rock. + +The rock looked happy watching all the birds have fun with his game. He sometimes wondered if that was why he was put on the sign. + +From then on, the rock was a very happy rock, rocking and watching his friends have fun. He was a good rock indeed. +Once there was a grumpy old man. He didn't seem to like anything. One day he got an envelope in the mail. It was a law-letter! He was very angry and didn't seem to know what to do. + +So he decided to go to the town hall to ask for help. He walked in with a frown on his face. Everyone seemed scared of him. But the people at the town hall were very kind and they helped him understand the law. With their help, he found out that he had to pay a lot of money. + +The old man was very grumpy when he realised he had to pay all of that money. He was grumpier than usual! In the end, the old man paid the money and walked away with a scowl on his face. But, he thought to himself, at least he knew the law now. +Once upon a time there was an angel. She was very tight and managed everything in the world. Every day she flew around, making sure everything and everyone was safe. + +One day, she noticed something was wrong. There was a little girl who was feeling a bit sad. So, the angel flew down and gave her a hug. The little girl was so surprised and happy, she smiled. + +The angel flew around a bit more, keeping an eye out for anyone who needed help. She managed to cheer up a lot of people that day, which made her really proud. + +The angel was very busy, but she still had time for the little girl. She flew up to the girl's bedroom each night and made sure she was safe and snug. + +The little girl and the angel were now best friends, and the little girl was never sad anymore. They both managed to look after each other forever and always. +Once there was a mighty rabbit. He loved hopping around in the meadow and looking for delicious carrots. But one day he found a tape! So he decided to follow the tape. + +He hopped for so long that he got really tired. But he kept going, because he wanted to see where the tape would lead him. Everywhere he went, the tape seemed to follow! + +But eventually the tape led him to a big surprise. He saw a big carrot field! There were carrots as far as he could see! The rabbit was so excited. He had never seen anything so mighty before! + +So the rabbit hopped around the carrot field, enjoying all the delicious carrots he found. The tape was nowhere to be seen - but that was ok, because the rabbit knew he could find his way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty girl. She had a big dream. She wanted a pet puppy. Every day she talked about it and asked mom and dad. They said it was a big plan and she had to wait. + +Every day, the naughty girl asked about the puppy again. She was so excited about her dream! After a few weeks her mom and dad showed her a surprise - the pet puppy was there, right in front of her! + +The naughty girl was so happy and gave the puppy lots of hugs and snuggles. Her dream had come true! She named the puppy Fluffy and they were the best of friends. The naughty girl planned lots of fun games to play and adventures to go on. They were very happy together. +The end. +One day, a poor little girl was walking along the road. She looked around and spied a beautiful jewel sparkling in the sunshine. She thought it was very pretty and wanted to take it home. So, she carefully picked up the jewel, and held it tight in her hand. + +When she got home, her mother was so happy that she'd found the jewel. She gave her a big hug and asked her to count the gems. The little girl counted the gems one by one, until she had counted all of them. + +When the little girl counted the last gem, her mother gave her a big smile. She told the little girl that she was very clever for counting all the jewels. The little girl was so happy she had done such a good job that she proudly held up the jewel for everyone to see. +Once there was a girl called Jane. Jane was only three years old. One day, Jane and her mom went to the store to buy some glue. Jane loved glue! As soon as they got home, Jane ran straight to the kitchen table and started to play. + +She quickly became a master at making things with the glue. She stuck pieces of paper together and drew silly pictures. All the while, she was having lots of fun. + +But eventually, Jane got lazy and she started to be foolish. She started playing with the glue, pressing it between her fingers and dropping it on the floor. But when she tried to pick up the glue that had fallen, she realized that glue doesn't come up that easily! + +Her mom came in to help her, but there was nothing to be done. That’s when Jane learned that it is important to be careful with things, even something as silly as glue! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jenny. She wanted to go to the top of the world, but there was no way for her to get there! Then she remembered the big ladder. She asked her mom if she could borrow it. Her mom said yes! + +So Jenny used the ladder and it was very tall. She started to climb up and up until she could see the top of the world. But when she finally got there, she saw someone already there. It was a selfish boy who wanted to be alone! + +He told Jenny that she was not allowed to stay. He was very mean and tried to scare her away. Jenny was scared and started to cry. However, she knew that she could not let the selfish boy win. + +Jenny decided to stand up for herself and tell the boy off. She shouted at him telling him to go away. The boy was so shocked he ran off embarrassed. Jenny was happy and she celebrated by jumping around the top of the world. + +Then she climbed down the ladder and went home. The end. +Once upon a time there were two twin kites. They looked fit and could fly up in the big blue sky. Every night they would come down and rest in a big tree. + +One day, the two twin kites' strings got tangled together. They were stuck and couldn't fly away. The kites were scared and called out for help. + +Suddenly, there was a gust of wind that blew the two kites up in the air and freed them of their tangled strings. The wind helped restore their freedom and they were able to soar and fly again! The two kites were so thankful that they flew up higher and higher until they were out of sight. + +The two kites now fly every day in the sky, happy and fit. And when it's time for bed, they come back to the same big tree and rest until the next morning. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight who lived in a big castle. He had a big heart and was always ready for an adventure. + +One day he went for a walk in the woods and saw a small cave. It was very old, ancient even. The knight started exploring it, when all of a sudden he heard a loud meow. He looked around and noticed a scared little kitty stuck inside the cave. + +Being the brave knight that he was, he didn't hesitate and immediately leapt into action. He reached out his arm and scooped up the little kitty. With his other arm, he held onto the edge of the cave and pulled himself back up, rescuing the kitty. + +The knight then got back onto his horse and rode back to the castle with the rescued kitty in his arm. From that day on, they were the best of friends. + +The end. +Lily wanted to get an ice cream. She was careful crossing the street, holding her mommy's hand. She saw the ice cream shop and smiled. "Can I get an ice cream, Mommy?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, but be careful. Choose the one you like best." + +Lily looked at all the different flavors and saw a pink one. She wanted to try it. She opened the door, holding her mommy's hand. Then she carefully got the ice cream. + +When she had it, Lily was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy!" and gave her a big hug. + +The ice cream was so delicious! Lily was so careful eating it, because she knew it would make a mess. When she was done, she said, "That was yummy. I got the best ice cream. Thank you, Mommy." +Once upon a time there was a furry cat. The cat wanted to make something special, so he decided to make a pass. The pass was very special and it made the cat very happy. + +The cat decided to take the pass for a walk. He walked and walked until he saw a house. Inside the house he found a 3 year old child. The child was curious. He asked the cat what he had in his paw. The cat proudly showed the child the pass he had made. + +The child was delighted. He asked the cat if he could play with the pass, but the cat said no. He told the child that the pass was too precious and that he had to care for it. + +The cat and the child became friends. The cat would come over every day and share his pass with the child. They both had lots of fun playing with the pass and the furry cat. The end. +Once upon a time there lived a king. He was a kind and gentle king who was loved by all in the kingdom. One day he decided to make a crown for himself out of gold and jewels. He worked hard for days until it was finished. + +The crown was the most beautiful crown anyone had ever seen. He was so proud of it and couldn't wait to show everyone. He put it on his head and went outside. + +But when he looked around he saw that everyone had disappeared. He called out for them but no one answered. All of a sudden a terrible wind started blowing and the sky became dark. Suddenly from the darkness a giant appeared. He was a mean giant with sharp teeth. + +The giant saw the king's beautiful crown and said "I want that crown!" The king was very scared and said he could not give it away. But the giant didn't listen. He made a grab for the crown and tried to take it away. But the king was brave and kept fighting the giant. He was able to keep the crown safe! + +In the end, the kind and brave king kept his crown and lived happily ever after. +Once there was a pet who was very independent. She was always exploring on her own, and never asked anyone for help. One day, she decided she wanted to visit a new place, so she started walking. She was enjoying her adventure until she got lost. + +She didn’t know how to find her way back home again. Suddenly, she heard a small voice. It belonged to a 3-year-old who was standing nearby. “Hi, can I help you?†the little one asked. + +The pet was very happy. She explained that she was lost and the 3-year-old was eager to help. He showed the pet the way back home and she thanked him for his help. From that day forward, the pet always knew that she could count on people for help if she ever got lost. +Today was a nice day. Mom and Dad seemed happy. The two kids were obedient and did what their parents said. They played outside in the backyard. + +They could hear birds chirping in the trees. They were swinging and slides were fun. The sun was shining and everything seemed perfect. + +The kids then went inside for lunch. They sat in their chairs and ate all of their food. They were being very obedient and Mom and Dad were happy. + +After lunch the kids asked if they could go outside again. Of course, Mom and Dad said yes! The kids had a lot of fun playing with the toys. + +It seemed like such a good day. Everyone was happy and everything was perfect. The kids had so much fun, they almost couldn't believe it. +Johnny was a little boy and he wanted an aeroplane. One day, he asked his mum for a small aeroplane. She said no and explained that aeroplanes were too big and expensive for Johnny. + +So, Johnny looked everywhere for a small aeroplane. He looked in the toy shop and the garden but he couldn't find one. He was very sad and started to cry. + +Just then, Johnny's dad came home. He saw Johnny crying and asked what was wrong. Johnny told his dad about the aeroplane he wanted. His dad smiled and said he had a surprise for him. + +Dad took Johnny outside and showed him a small aeroplane. It was red and white and it had wings just like a real aeroplane. Johnny was so excited and jumped up and down. He couldn't believe his dad had got him the aeroplane he had always wanted. + +From that day on, Johnny flew the small aeroplane every day. He was so happy! +Once there were two children, a brother and a sister. The brother was very obedient but the sister was very disobedient. One day, the brother wanted to take his sister on a special adventure. He pointed out to the horizon, and there was an oasis glimmering in the sunshine. + +The brother said,"Let's go explore the oasis!" But the disobedient sister said,"I don't want to go." +But the brother was very obedient and kept on pointing towards the oasis. Eventually, the disobedient sister agreed to go and the two of them took off on the exciting adventure. + +When they arrived at the oasis, they were both amazed at all the beautiful sights! They decided to have a picnic under a big tree. After they ate, they played in the sparkling, crystal blue water. They swam and splashed around until they were too tired to keep going. + +The brother and sister left the oasis happy and content. From that day on, the disobedient sister became more obedient and always listened to her brother's advice. They had many more adventures together, and they both enjoyed every minute of it! +Once upon a time there was a red chicken. It was very happy and loved to play. One day it found something shiny in the grass. It was very curious and wanted to take a closer look. + +The chicken walked up and tried to pick it up with its beak, but the shiny object pinched its beak! The chicken was so surprised that it flew away. The chicken had never felt anything like that before and was scared. + +But the chicken was brave, and soon it flew back down to the shiny object. This time, the chicken used its claws to pick it up — and didn't get pinched! The chicken happily carried the shiny object away. + +From then on, the red chicken kept its eye out for shiny objects and used its claws instead of the beak to pick them up. The end. +Once there was a girl named Sally. Sally lived in a noisy city. Every day she chose to go for a walk. One day, she chose to walk in the park. + +As she was walking, she saw a needle lying on the ground. She knew that a needle was something she should not touch. She wanted to pick it up and help clean up the park, but she chose to leave it alone instead. + +The next day, Sally chose to go to the store. She needed to buy some new needles for her sewing kit. At the store, she chose the best needles. They weren't too noisy and would do the job perfectly. + +Sally was very happy to find the needles she needed. She was glad she chose to leave the needle in the park alone. She knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a purple watch. She loved her watch and she tried to wear it every day. One day, the little girl went to the park with her family. She wanted to try and show off her purple watch and all of the cool things it could do, but her family was so busy doing other things that she had no one to show. + +The girl tried to think of what she could do. Then, she had an idea. She decided to put her purple watch in a nearby tree! She thought it would be fun to hide her watch and try to find it again. + +The little girl tried and tried to find her watch, but it was no use! After a while, she gave up and went to sit on a nearby bench. That's when she saw something shiny in the tree! It was her purple watch, high up in the tree! + +The little girl was so excited! She couldn't believe that she had managed to find her watch. She put it back on and tried to remember it wouldn't get away from her again. From then on, she made sure to keep an extra watchful eye on her purple watch! +One day, a little girl went on an exciting adventure to the jungle. As she was walking through the thick jungle, she saw something terrible. It was a giant lion, and it was leaning against a big tree trunk. + +The little girl was scared and didn't know what to do. She started to run away, but the lion roared. It was so terrible that the little girl couldn't move. + +Suddenly, a monkey ran up to the lion and made a loud noise. The lion ran away and the little girl was safe. + +The little girl was so happy and she thanked the monkey for coming to her rescue. She knew that the jungle was a special and magical place, and it was a day she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy little fox. He wanted to search for a firework, but he was too lazy to look for one. + +So, he asked his friend, the rabbit, to help. The rabbit was very good at looking for things. He searched high and low, and eventually he found a firework! It was bright and colorful, and it made the fox so happy. + +The fox and the rabbit lit the firework together. It made the most beautiful colors in the sky. The fox smiled and thanked the rabbit for helping him search. + +The fox never forgot his special firework. He made sure to be less lazy and search for his own next time. +One day, a boy wanted to go outside and play. He opened his door, but the weather prevented it. It was too wet and windy. + +The boy was sad, but he still wanted to be outside. So, he put on a fit raincoat and some boots. + +He was so happy when he went outside. He tried to jump in the puddles, but the wind was too strong. + +So, instead, he picked up some stones and shells. Then, he built a shelter to protect himself from the bad weather. + +The shelter was fit, and it prevented the wind and rain from getting in. In this way the boy was able to stay outside and have fun, even though the weather was bad. +Once upon a time there was a spoiled little girl. She was always asking for things and she thought she could get whatever she wanted. + +One day a magical fairy came to the little girl and gave her a special dream. The dream was so wonderful and it made the girl happy. + +The little girl went to bed that night before the magical dream could come true. But when she woke up in the morning, it was already real! She had the best day of her life. Everything she wished for came true. + +The little girl was so happy she thanked the magical fairy for giving her such a special dream. From that day on, she never asked to be spoiled again - she knew nothing compares to a special dream. +Once upon a time there was a giant. He was very wealthy and had lots of money. He wanted everyone to be as happy as he was, so he decided to leave. He packed up his things and said goodbye to all his friends. With a smile on his face, he left. + +He went to a far away land, a place filled with joy and happiness. He shared his wealth with the people he met, so everyone could be as rich as he was. He made many new friends and was welcomed into the village with open arms. + +However, one day the giant decided it was time to leave. He was sad to go, but happy that he had made many people happy. With a heavy heart, he said goodbye to all his new friends and left. + +The giant never returned, but his legacy of generosity and happiness remained with the people of the village forever. +Once, there was a young girl who loved to explore. One afternoon she decided to explore in her very own backyard. As she looked around, she soon realized something special. There on the ground was a shiny pin. She picked it up and held it in her hands. It was very soft. + +The young girl was so happy to find the pin that she decided to take it inside and show it to her mom. When she showed it to her mom, the mom realized the pin was very special. She said it was an extra-special pin because it had belonged to her grandmother a long time ago. + +The young girl was so excited. She put the special pin in a very safe place so she could look at it every day. Now, whenever she sees that pin she always remembers her special discovery and remembers how special her grandmother was. +Once upon a time there was a worried map. He was very scared and didn't know what to do. Then he saw two things fighting over a toy. He wanted to help them. + +He rolled up and flew into the sky, right between the two things. They stopped fighting and looked at him. + +He smiled and showed them the map on his back. He said: "Let's all be friends and use this map to find your toy!" The things smiled and thanked him. + +They looked at the map and soon found the toy. They both hugged it and thanked the map again. Now they are friends and play together with the toy. The map was happy to help them. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little girl called Lottie. She liked dressing up and playing with her friends. One day, Lottie wanted to play with her favourite bracelet, so she put it on her wrist. + +But Lottie became very tired and decided to take a nap. She fell asleep on the sofa, feeling very snug and cosy. + +Suddenly, Lottie awoke and realised that her bracelet was gone! She began to cry, as she had been so naughty and left it on the sofa. + +But all of a sudden Lottie heard a giggle, and saw that her little brother had put the bracelet on his wrist! He had picked it up while Lottie was napping and wanted to keep it! + +Lottie was so pleased to have the bracelet back, she hugged her brother tight and they played with the bracelet together. +Once there was a little boy. He was three years old and very brave. One day he decided to go exploring in the woods. He took his toy bucket and set off. + +Suddenly he heard a noise. He went to investigate and he found a big barrel. He wanted to look inside so he opened it and found many strange things. He didn't know what to do, so he started to prepare. + +He gathered sticks and built a fire. Then he found some matches and lit it with a single strike. When the fire was hot he put some of the things from the barrel on top of it. Suddenly the barrel was full of smoke! + +But the little boy had been very stupid. He did not realize that these things were not meant to be cooked! He quickly put out the fire and started to cry. He was very sad. But then he started to laugh. He knew he had learned a lesson - to never prepare anything without asking first! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Katie. She was three years old and very curious. + +One day, Katie's mommy wanted to teach Katie something new. She got some soft, yummy chocolate and showed it to Katie. She said, "This is chocolate. It's very yummy and it's soft." + +Katie was so excited! She reached out to take a bite of the chocolate but mommy said, "No, not yet." Instead, mommy wanted to teach Katie how to share. + +So she split the chocolate into two pieces and said, "We can both have a little piece and share it together. That's how to share." + +Katie smiled and nodded her head. Then she took her piece of chocolate and shared it with mommy. They both had a yummy treat! +One day, a little girl was walking in the garden. She saw something beautiful. It was a butterfly! The butterfly flew around, so the little girl watched it. She was very excited. + +The butterfly flew to a rose bush. It landed on the bush and started drinking the nectar. The little girl was so curious. She wanted to get closer and to touch the butterfly. But she was impatient and she wanted it to come to her. + +The little girl waited and waited but the butterfly didn't come. She was getting frustrated. Suddenly the butterfly flew away. The little girl was so disappointed. She looked above her head and watched it fly away until it was out of sight. +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to eat. One day, she found a package. She was so excited and quickly opened it. Inside the package was an original treat. It was the best treat she had ever eaten. She smiled and ate the treat. She quickly finished it and wanted more. She wanted to find more of the original treats. She looked and looked but couldn't find any more packages. She was very sad. But then she realized that she was lucky to find the one package and she was very happy. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anne. Anne had a big, cute nose. Every day, Anne would step outside to play. She loved to play with her friends, and have lots of fun. + +One day, Anne’s mommy gave her something special. It was a big, brand new doll. Anne was so excited and thanked her mommy. She hugged the doll close, and decided to name it Lucy. + +Anne loved Lucy so much. She would step outside with her doll and show her to the other kids. But soon, Anne got spoiled. She asked her mommy for more and more things. + +Anne’s mommy started to get worried. She knew Anne was getting too spoiled and needed to learn how to be content. So, one day, Anne’s mommy took away Lucy. + +Anne was so upset. She knew she didn’t need more things, and only wanted her doll back. She stepped outside with a big, sad nose and tried to play with her friends. But without Lucy, Anne felt lonely. + +Then one day, something magical happened. Anne's mommy gave her a big surprise; it was Lucy! Anne was so happy, she hugged Lucy tightly and knew she would never take her for granted again. +Once upon a time, there was a bright tree. It was planted in the ground and the trunk started to grow. Every day, the trunk grew bigger and bigger. The tree was very happy and it grew taller and taller. + +Soon, the tree had big branches and its leaves were very green. It was strong and had a lot of leaves. One day, a bunch of birds visited the bright tree. They were so happy to find it, they started to sing. They chirped and chatted and sang songs in the tree all day long. + +The tree was filled with laughter and color. All of the animals and creatures around were drawn to this bright tree. They all lived happily in the bright tree and it was their home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. One day, she decided to organize her things. She grabbed her notebook and, while she was organizing all her stuff, she looked outside and noticed the sky was gloomy. She got a bit sad and thought it was the perfect time to go for a walk. She grabbed her notebook and went outside to explore. + +When she was walking, she noticed something strange. Everyone around her seemed to be carrying notebooks, just like her notebook! Kate was really excited. She asked some of the people why they were carrying their notebooks and they told her that they were organizing their things. + +Kate was really happy to learn about organizing. She decided to keep doing it, and each day she would organize her things and put them into her notebook. Soon, she even taught her family and friends how to organize too. + +At the end of the day, everyone was organized, happy and smiling. Even the sky was no longer gloomy, and it was filled with sunshine. Kate was very proud and together they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a modern kangaroo. He was called Bob. Bob wanted to feel special, so he decided to do something special. He wanted to roll and roll and roll! + +He jumped and hopped through the forest, and everywhere he went people would watch him roll. They couldn't help but smile when they saw him. + +Finally, Bob found a big hill to roll down. He smiled as he pushed off and slowly began to roll faster and faster. He rolled and rolled until he reached the bottom. + +When he arrived at the bottom, Bob stopped and looked around. Everyone around had huge smiles on their faces, and Bob felt special. He had done something amazing and special, and he would remember it forever. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn mechanic. He was always trying to design the perfect machine. Every day he worked until he was tired, but he never gave up. One day, he thought of a clever plan. He got some tools and started building. He put in nuts and bolts and all kinds of pieces. He tinkered and tweaked until eventually, he had made something special. It was a beautiful machine, just like he had wanted! He beamed with pride as his hard work had paid off. He had created something amazing, and he knew it! From then on, he was known as the best mechanic around. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. It was very quiet because it was deaf. Every day it wandered around looking for food. + +One day, it came across a big door. It was locked. The bear was very sad that it couldn't get through the door. + +But then, it saw an old man on the other side of the door. He was carrying a big bunch of keys. The bear watched as the old man tried out all the keys until one of them finally unlocked the door. + +The old man opened the door and the bear followed him inside. It was very happy to finally be able to get through the door. + +The old man and the bear lived happily ever after. The bear was grateful to the old man for unlocking the door. +Once upon a time, there was a blue flower. It was happy because it was ready to bloom. + +The flower had strange little eyes that looked like popcorn. Every day, it watched the sun come up in the morning, and the birds sing in the trees. + +Then one day, the flower opened up. A bright light shone from it, and out came little popping noises like popcorn. It spread its petals wide and let the sunshine reach into its heart. + +The flower stretched and grew, and soon it was as tall and strong as any other flower in the garden. The popcorn eyes glittered in the sun, and the flower smiled with joy. + +The blue flower was happy to have blossomed and was ready to start a new adventure. +One day, a man wanted to build something new for his wife. He worked very hard to build a new castle. He sawed the wood, he hammered the nails and he painted the walls. When he was finished, the castle was beautiful. His wife was so happy. She hugged him and they both laughed. They had a castle they could live in together. It was so new and special. The man was so proud of what he built for his wife. They lived happily ever after. +Once there was an ordinary cop. He was very special, but no one knew it yet. Every day, he put on his special uniform and drove around, helping people. He was always so friendly and kind. + +People started to remember how nice the cop was. They would smile and wave when they'd see him coming down the street. The cop also remembered the people and waved back. + +One day, something very special happened. The cop stopped a bad person and made them leave. Everyone cheered and clapped. The ordinary cop was now an ordinary hero! After that day, everyone remembered the cop and how he changed the town. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to pretend. Every day she would pretend to be all kinds of different things. One day Daisy decided to pretend to be a herb gardener. She went to her garden, found some herbs and picked them carefully. + +Daisy loved playing with the herbs. She made up different stories about each one. She pretended the herbs were her friends and would talk to them like they were. Daisy loved pretending so much that she even gave them each names. + +Then Daisy went and found a pot big enough to hold all the herbs. Once it was filled, she watered the herbs and gave them lots of love and care. She would pretend they were special plants that nobody else has ever seen before. + +Daisy pretended every day and her imagination kept on growing. She was getting better and better at pretending and had more and more ideas. In the end she had her own little herb garden and was very jolly playing with her pretend plants. +Once upon a time there was a melon. It was a big, round melon and it rolled around in the fields all day. But one day it stopped rolling and began to rise up in the air. It rose and rose until it had reached the sky. The melon was very happy, but it was also a bit guilty. + +As the melon rose, it met some other things in the sky. There were birds and clouds and even a rainbow. They all welcomed the melon and invited it to fly and twirl around with them. The melon was so excited! Together, the melon and its new friends moved around in the sky for fun. + +At the end of the day, the melon came down to the ground again. It was happy and tired, and it felt a little bit guilty too. But it knew that if it ever wanted to rise again it just had to roll around in the fields until it reached the sky once more. +Once there was an excited girl. She had lots of different hair. Her hair was long, curly and yellow. When she moved it would bounce and shine in the sun. Everyone thought she looked very beautiful. + +The girl loved to have fun. She would jump, play and laugh all day long. She was always ready to explore the world around her. + +One day the girl went to visit the fair. She saw lots of colours and different things. She saw bouncing balls and funny decorations. She also saw some horses and cows. The girl was so excited that she ran around and laughed. All of her favourite things were there. + +When she got home, the girl looked in the mirror. She was surprised at what she saw. Her hair was different! Instead of long, curly and yellow it was now short, straight and brown! She went to bed still excited and happy with her new look. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He wanted to go on a grand adventure, so he decided to travel to a new palace. When he arrived at the palace, he was very excited! He saw lots of new and beautiful things. He wanted to spend time looking at everything the palace had to offer. He wandered around the palace for hours, looking at everything. He even got to explore some secret passages! After a few hours, he was tired from his grand adventure. So he took a nap in the palace gardens. The boy had a wonderful time at the new palace. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bell. It rang each day to say hello to everyone. The bell was special because it was very polite. It always said please and thank you. + +One day the bell decided to explore. So it rang out and asked if it could look around. Some folk said yes, so the bell went out and about. Everywhere it went, it saw all kinds of wonderful stuff. It saw trees, animals and flowers. + +The bell had a great time exploring and so it began to ring again. It wanted to thank everyone for letting it see all the neat stuff. The bell kept ringing until all the people were smiling. + +The friendly bell was so happy about its day exploring, that it started ringing all the time. Everybody said it was so polite. The bell then went back to its place and continued to ring each day with a smile on its face. +There was a small town in the countryside. The people who lived there were very successful. One day, the sky began to glow in bright colors. Everyone was amazed and wondered what it meant. + +The townspeople told stories about the big glow. Some people said it was magical and others said it was a sign from the gods. Everyone wanted to find out why the sky was glowing. + +So a group of brave kids decided to find out the truth. They took off on a big adventure, walking until they got to the top of the mountain. When the kids reached the top, they saw that the colors were coming from the magical trees. + +The trees glowed bright colors, and the kids laughed and smiled. The colors lit up the town and made it look more beautiful than ever. Everyone in town was happy to have seen the magical glow of the trees. Every night now, the town lights up with the same colors. It's a sight that brings joy to the people every time they see it! +Once upon a time, there was a nice grown-up. He liked to help people and was very compassionate. + +Every day, he added something special to his belt. It was shiny and colorful. He was very proud of his belt. + +One day, he decided to add a special coin to his belt. He went to the store and bought it. When he added it to his belt, it sparkled in the sunlight. + +He wanted to share his compassion with others, so he shared the coin with a little boy. The boy smiled and felt very happy. + +The grown-up was so pleased and added more coins, pendants and colorful stones to his belt. Now, no one could ignore his compassion. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was very lonely, so she decided to go for a walk to find some friends. As she walked down the path, she came to a big circle in the grass. It was made of soft green grass and there was no one else around. + +Lucy stopped and paused for a minute. She wondered why the circle was there. She stepped inside it and closed her eyes. Suddenly, she felt a lot less lonely. + +Lucy decided to stay in the circle for a while. She lay down and watched the sky. She thought about all the things she wanted to do and all the friends she wanted to make. + +After a while, she said goodbye to the circle and started walking again. She knew that her lonely days were behind her and she had a smile on her face. +Mama was baking in the kitchen. She mixed the ingredients together in a bowl. Then she put the bowl in the oven to bake. + +On the other side of the house, Papa was outside. He was cutting some wood with a saw. The wood was for the fire in the fireplace. He wanted it to be reliable and make sure he was ready for cold winter days. + +When Mama had finished baking, she called Papa over. He join her inside. Mama had a big tray of cookies for them to enjoy. Papa was hungry and took a bite. The cookies were delicious! He and Mama enjoyed them together. +Once upon a time, a farmer was walking in the field. He was carrying some hay. Suddenly, he heard a noise. He was frightened! He looked around and saw a horse. The horse was running wild and the hay was spreading everywhere. The farmer was scared and ran away. The horse ran into the barn and it was so happy to have the hay. The hay spread all around the barn. The horse was so excited to have the hay and it was having some fun. The farmer was so relieved when he saw the horse had settled down. He was no longer frightened. He knew the horse would be taken care of with the hay. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Lily and Sam. They were playing together by a fire. Lily was poor, so she needed help to cover the fire. She whispered to Sam, "Do you know how to cover the fire?" Sam said, "Yes, I know how to do that." + +Then, Sam took some rocks and covered the fire. Lily was very happy. She clapped her hands and said, "Thank you for helping me, Sam." + +Sam was glad to help his poor friend. He smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +The two friends stayed together and enjoyed themselves near the covered fire until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there were two little boys. They were playing in the park. One of them found a large marble and showed it to his friend. +The boys were so excited to play with it! But they didn't know what to do with it. Then one of them had an idea: let's drink it! +So they grabbed a cup and put the marble in it. Then they poured some water over it and waited. Soon, the marble began to change the water. It became a special drink. +The boys loved the drink so much they decided to have it every day. They would go back to the park and find more marbles to make their special drink. They were so happy! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy had a super special bracelet. She loved to wear it everywhere. One day, she went for a walk with her mom to a big park. + +In the park, there was a big hill. Lucy wanted to climb it and her mom said it was ok. So they went to the bottom of the hill and her mom said, “Ok let's go!†+ +Lucy was excited and started to walk up the hill, pushing herself up with her hands. As she did, her special bracelet fell off her wrist. She stopped to pick it up. + +When she grabbed it, she noticed it smelled bad. It was smelly and gross! Lucy showed her mom and she said they had to go home. + +As they walked, they stopped at a store to see if they could clean the bracelet. Lucy and her mom found a special cleaner to make the bracelet smell better. + +They went home and Lucy put the cleaned bracelet back on her wrist. Now it smelled sweet instead of smelly. Lucy was so happy that she could wear her special bracelet again! +Once there was a family which liked to share. They shared food, toys, stories and love. The biggest sharer of all was the family's dishwasher. Every day the dishwasher cleaned the dishes and shared its cleaning powers with the family. The dishwasher was very independent. It could wash the dishes without any help. + +The family liked the dishwasher a lot and they could not imagine life without it. One day the dishwasher beeped loudly and the family knew it was time to replace it with a new one. The family went shopping and found the perfect dishwasher. It was modern and very independent. The family was very happy. + +The family took the new dishwasher to their home and plugged it in. It started to clean and shared its cleaning powers just like the old dishwasher. Everyone was happy. The family now had a new way to share. They were always able to count on the dishwasher to help with the cleaning. +Once upon a time there was a generous boy named Pete. He was only three years old. + +Pete's mom was so happy to have him as a son. She wanted him to have the best life possible. One day, when Pete was out playing in the backyard, his mom noticed that he needed a toilet. + +So, his mom made him a potty. Instead of buying one she was generous enough to make one for him. + +Pete was so excited when he saw the potty! He happily accepted it from his mom and started to use it that very day. + +From then on, every day Pete and his mom would use the toilet. It was the perfect start to his journey with potty training. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a furry creature. This furry creature liked to find junk in the garden. He liked to play with it and make something new. + +One day, he found some really cool junk - a bed and a chair. He couldn't wait to get to work. But as he started playing with the junk, something strange happened. He noticed that he was being ignored. The other creatures were more interested in playing their games, and they didn't want to join him. + +The furry creature was sad, but he didn't give up. He kept on playing with the junk and seeing what he could make. He was determined to make something special, something that nobody had ever seen. + +In the end, the furry creature made a lovely bed and chair set. He was so proud of his achievement, he took over the garden and played with his new furniture. All the other creatures soon started to join in and play with him - ignoring the junk was a thing of the past! +Once upon a time there was a monster called the Thumb Destroyer. He had sharp teeth, big claws, and bright red eyes. He was scary and he loved to destroy things. + +One day, the Thumb Destroyer found a spicy pepper. He loved spicy food, so he took a big bite. It was so spicy, he started to cry. + +The Thumb Destroyer got an idea. He grabbed a thumb, and smothered it in spicy sauce. He put it in the oven and waited. When it was ready, he took a big bite. He loved it! + +The Thumb Destroyer ate many thumb recipes after that. He tried thumbs with sauces, peppers, and even fried. But nothing was as delicious as his spicy thumb. + +The Thumb Destroyer destroyed many things, but from then on his favorite way to destroy things was with a spicy thumb! +Once, there was a humble man who had a tank. He loved it very much, but one day it would not move. The man had to figure out how to fix it. He checked and checked it, but nothing he did worked. He thought and thought and finally he had an idea. He decided to attach a rope to the tank. He pulled and pulled, and at last it started to move. The man was so happy, he attached the rope to his truck and drove away. The man and his tank were very happy, and he thanked God for the humble rope that helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Peter. Peter had amazing hair. It was long and curly and a beautiful yellow colour. One day, Peter decided to go for a walk. As he walked, he met a girl. She had hair even more amazing than Peter's! It was bright red and styled in a lovely bob. Peter and the girl both smiled at each other and quickly became friends. They laughed and talked and even jumped in puddles together! + +Eventually, it was time for Peter to go home. As he said goodbye to the girl, they both knew they were meant to be friends. They waved goodbye, and Peter set off home. + +He never forgot the day he met the girl with amazing hair. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Joe who was very gifted. He could do all sorts of amazing things that others his age couldn't. One day, he was walking in the park when he saw a fountain. It was a very special fountain, with clear water bubbling up from the ground. + +Joe was curious and wanted to take a closer look. He stepped closer and saw all sorts of coins and pretty stones at the bottom of the fountain. He reached out his hand to grab one, when he suddenly realized something amazing. The fountain was filled with wishes! + +Everyone who had thrown coins in was making a wish. Joe was so excited! He made a wish and then threw his own coin in. He just knew his wish would come true. + +As he stepped away from the fountain, he realized how lucky he was to be gifted. He smiled as he walked away, feeling happy with himself and his wish. With any luck, it would come true one day! +Chloe was a cheerful three year old girl. She loved to explore and see new things. One sunny day, Chloe asked her mom to go for a walk with her. As they walked, Chloe saw a big beautiful building. She stopped and asked her mom what it was. + +Her mom explained that it was a library. Chloe was excited! A library was full of books and stories, two of Chloe's favorite things. She asked to go inside and her mom smiled. + +Once inside, Chloe was amazed. Everywhere she looked, there were books! Books of all shapes, sizes, and colors. She wanted to explore them all. As Chloe was looking around, she noticed something else in the library. It was a big blanket covering the floor. Chloe's mom explained it was a rug. The rug had bright colors, and it looked cheerful. Chloe smiled and asked to go closer. She loved the way the rug felt against her feet. + +Chloe had such a great time exploring the library and covering the rug. Before long, it was time to go home. Chloe was sad to leave, but she had learned a lot at the library and couldn't wait to go back again. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and really liked to have fun. One day he was in the garden and noticed a pencil lying on the grass. He picked it up and it looked really cool. But it was also really sharp! + +Jack wanted to draw something and started to kneel down on the ground. He held the pencil in his hand and started to draw a big circle. It looked crazy, but he was having lots of fun drawing it. + +Suddenly, he felt something on his back. Jack looked up and saw a butterfly! He was so excited and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Jack got back to his drawing but the pencil had gone. He looked all around but he couldn't find it. But then he saw it... It was flying away with the butterfly! Jack felt really sad. + +But then he realized it didn't matter, because he still had lots of other pencils. So, he went back to his drawing and had lots of fun! +The little girl was lonely so she decided to go for a walk. She walked and walked until she reached the village. It was so quiet and no one else was around. + +The little girl felt more lonely and scared. She wanted someone to talk to. Then she saw a dog near a little house. + +The little girl was happy and went closer. The dog looked friendly, so the girl patted the dog. The dog wagged his tail. + +The little girl went inside the house and found a family. They were so kind and gave her a hug and something to eat. She stayed with them for the rest of the day and she was no longer lonely. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved telling stories so one day she asked her dad for some ink. Her dad gave her a bottle of neon pink ink and she was so excited. Lucy took the bottle of ink and sat down at the kitchen table. + +She started telling stories to the ink, imagining it was listening to her. Lucy talked about her day at the park, her family, her friends and her dreams. She told the ink funny stories and sad stories too. + +The ink seemed to be listening to everything Lucy told it, but it never answered back. Lucy was still happy; she was so glad she had the ink to talk to. Every day, Lucy would tell the ink things and it was her special friend. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to drive. So he got his equipment from the store. He chose a car and got in. But it was stupid. He tried to drive away, but the car wouldn't go. He tried and tried, but the car just wouldn't move. He got very frustrated, so he asked a friend for help. The friend gave him some good advice. He said that the car needed fuel and he put some in the car. The man put the fuel in and it made the car happy. Then the car moved! The man was so excited that he could drive now. He drove around and had lots of fun. In the end, he was so happy that he had been able to drive! +Once there was a large police car. It was big and fast, with a bright siren. It was designed to help people. One day, the police car got a message. A bad man was being very rough in the town square. He needed to be stopped. + +So the police car drove fast, racing through the streets. It was the fastest car around. The police car zoomed up to the bad man and stopped. The police officers jumped out and said, "It's not nice to be rough. We'll take you with us where you can't do any more harm." + +The police officers arrested the bad man. Everyone was happy and safe. Thanks to the police car, all was right in the town. The police car had done its job: it had been designed to protect people, and it had done just that. +Once there was a brave little girl who loved to kick the ball. She loved playing in the park with her friends and would always kick the soccer ball as far as she could. The other children admired how brave she was and they were all in love with her. + +Sometimes when the little girl felt scared she would always try and be brave. She loved to kick the ball higher and higher and make gravity work in her favor. + +After she kicked the ball one day, she felt a great big happiness. She realized that no matter what, she was always brave. Other kids cheered her on, and her love for kicking only grew stronger. + +The little girl kept on kicking in the park day after day. Whenever she kicked the ball, she knew she was always brave. +Once upon a time, there was a fairy who had lots of magic. She would nap on the clouds and look down at the world below. One day, she decided to use her magic to make something beautiful. + +She waved her wand and made an impressive castle. It was big and sparkly, with a golden throne inside. The fairy went to explore the castle and soon realized that it was alive! Every room held a secret, and she found gems and precious things hidden inside too. + +The fairy was so pleased with her work that she decided to take a nap. After a few hours, she slowly opened her eyes and looked around. The castle was even more impressive and magical than before! She took a deep breath and said a happy thank you. + +The fairy could nap safe and sound inside the castle, knowing she had used her magic to make something truly special. +One day, Dad and Mom took the little girl to the beach. The sun was shining, the sand was sparkling, and the sea was crashing. + +The little girl looked around. Everything was so impressive! There were birds flying in the sky, fish swimming in the water, and shells lying on the sand. + +The little girl decided to go for a swim. Dad held her hand and they both splashed in the water. Oh, it felt so great! + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a loud noise. It was a big wave slapping against the beach. Dad and the little girl clapped their hands in excitement. + +Dad and the little girl went back to the beach, smiling and laughing. What a wonderful day they had at the beach! +Once there was a nosy boy called Jack. He was on a mission to find an axe and would not rest until he did. + +Every day, he would tiptoe around his house and attempt to listen for an axe. One day, he heard a noise coming from his dad's shed. He carefully opened the door and there it was, an axe. + +Excited, Jack tried to pick it up. It was too heavy! He tugged and tugged but could not lift it. He ran to get his dad to help him. + +Dad laughed and said, "If you want to use an axe you must listen to my instructions carefully. Then you can use it." + +Jack listened and paid close attention. After a few hours of practice, Jack was able to use the axe safely and had lots of fun chopping wood. + +Now, Jack is no longer nosy. He knows that if you want something, you must learn to listen first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. One day, she and her mom went to the store. Anna saw something very sweet--a dessert! It was a tall bowl filled with ice cream and colorful sprinkles. Anna wanted to eat it right away. Her mom said, "Not so fast, sweetheart. Let's pay for it first." + +So they did. Anna carried the dessert very carefully. She walked fast to the car. But then, something awful happened--the bowl broke! All the ice cream and sprinkles went everywhere. + +Anna was very sad. Her mom said, "It's alright. We'll just get another one." So they went back to the store and Anna got another bowl. She was so excited! + +On the way home, Anna ate the delicious dessert. It was the best thing she'd ever tasted! + +So Anna learned an important lesson: hold your desserts slowly and save the fast walking for another time. +Once upon a time there was a chubby dancer. She loved to put on a show for everyone and she loved to twirl and dance. She loved to make people smile by her beautiful dancing. + +One day, she found a rotten apple in the garden. It smelled very bad, and it had yucky spots all over it. But she decided to use it to practice her dancing. She twirled and leaped and jumped around the garden with her bad apple! + +At night, she asked the moon to help her make the rotten apple better. The moon lit up the night sky and shone a special sparkle on the apple. In the morning, the apple was no longer rotten. It was shiny and bright and smelled better too! + +The chubby dancer was so happy that she began to dance again. She twirled and leaped and jumped, and the apple helped her make the most beautiful moves! And everyone who watched was filled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitty, just like any other. One night it was all alone, and it started to feel very, very scared. Suddenly, it heard a quiet whisper in the dark. It was a soft, warm and gentle voice, like a dream. The kitty couldn't see the speaker but it felt the warmth of a paw on its head. + +The paw felt so nice that the kitty snuggled against it, and all of its fear melted away. It heard the voice whisper again, and it knew it was safe. + +The voice whispered stories and songs, and the little kitty listened for hours until it drifted off to sleep. The gentle paw stayed with it until the morning, when the sun was shining again and the kitty's fear was gone. + +The little kitty knew it would never forget that special, warm voice and gentle paw, and it always knew it could find safety and comfort if it ever needed it. +One day, a sheep with soft white wool was wandering in the field. The day was mild and the sun was shining. The sheep explored the grassy field, nibbling here and there. Soon, the sheep came across an interesting patch of flowers. The colors were so bright and happy that the sheep wanted to explore them more. So the sheep wandered around the flowers, feeling the warm sunshine and sniffing the sweet scent of their petals. The sheep enjoyed his peaceful day in the warm, mild weather. After a while, the sheep wandered back to the rest of the flock and they all happily munched away at the grass. +Steve was a little boy who always kept his room tidy. One day, he was playing in his room with his toys when he heard someone step outside his window. He was very curious so he stepped over to the window to see what was happening. He saw that it was a friendly fairy with a big present in her hands. Steve was so excited to see the present that he wanted to step outside the window and get it. The fairy shouted "Hello Steve, I have a surprise for you, a special present!". Steve couldn't believe it and happily stepped outside to take the present. He opened the present and found a beautiful bike inside. Excitedly Steve shouted "thank you fairy!" and stepped back inside his room to ride his new bike. +Once upon a time there was a nice little girl. She liked to play with ornaments. One day she found a really nice ornament in her room. She was so excited and started playing with it. + +The little girl had so much fun with the ornament. She liked it a lot and she even pretended it was a toy. She laughed and smiled as she played. + +After a while, the little girl got tired and decided to finish her play. She put the ornament back in its place and went to bed. + +The next day the little girl was happy to see the nice ornament again. She was so happy to have found something so special! She smiled and hugged the ornament. + +The little girl had a wonderful day full of play with the nice ornament. In the end she was very glad that she had found such a special friend. +Sam was a little boy who loved his carpet. He used to lay on it and roll around for hours. One day, he looked up at the ceiling and saw a funny face looking down at him. It was his Grandad! Grandad smiled and nodded his head. Sam was so excited; he jumped up and ran over to give him a big hug. + +Sam showed Grandad all of the things he liked to do on the carpet; he rolled, jumped and spun around. Grandad smiled as he watched Sam enjoy himself. Finally, Grandad nodded again and said "That's great!" Sam was so proud that he had made his Grandad happy and beamed with joy. + +Every day, Sam and Grandad would sit together on the carpet and Sam would tell him all about his day. Grandad would often nod and show Sam he was listening to every word he said. Sam loved spending time with Grandad and felt like he was the most special boy in the world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who showed everyone that she was brave and kind. She decided to take on a big challenge. She chose to travel to a distant land. + +Before she began her journey, she needed to find some fuel for her journey. She searched around but all she could find was a bucket of apples. That would never do! + +The little girl was so determined that she eventually found the perfect fuel - pebbles from a nearby river. She was so happy and ready to start her journey. + +First she had to choose which way to go. She had two paths that seemed equal. After a lot of thinking, the little girl chose the path through the forest. + +After hours of walking on the bumpy forest path, the little girl made it to her distant destination. She felt so proud of herself for achieving this amazing feat. + +The little girl’s adventure was a success and she was sure to tell everyone in her village all about it. +Mia was a quick, alert girl. She lived in a small house near the forest. Every day, she liked to explore the forest. + +One day, Mia decided to go for a walk in the forest. Soon she saw a very big bee flying around. Mia was very curious about the bee, so she decided to follow it. + +The bee flew very fast, but Mia was quick and followed it. Eventually, Mia came to a beautiful meadow. Suddenly, the bee stopped at a big tree and Mia saw that the bee was delivering honey. + +Mia watched the bee work for a little while. Then suddenly, it flew away. Mia was happy and excited to have seen the bee deliver its honey. She ran home to tell her mom all about her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted a new strip. He looked out of the window and sadly it was raining. But then, he saw a new strip in the sky, and it was only for him. He ran outside and the new strip flew around him like a magical blanket. It was so colourful and pretty. + +The man was so happy, he jumped up and down in the rain. He couldn't believe that the new strip was his. He used it to keep dry and he even ran around with it. + +The rain soon passed, but the man kept his new strip. He used it to make himself a special coat. He wore it everywhere and it was always a reminder of the special rain day when he received his new strip. +Once upon a time there was a small boy. He was very hungry and wanted something to eat. He came across a well. He wondered if there was any food in it. He looked inside and he saw a big red apple. He reached in and grabbed the apple. He was so happy! + +He went to the park to eat his apple. At the park he saw a game. He wanted to try and win. He asked the man for a turn. The man smiled and said yes. He played the game and he won! Everyone clapped for him and he was so happy. + +He went home with a big smile on his face. He was so proud of himself for winning the game. He had the most delicious meal to make his tummy full. He was no longer hungry. He felt so happy and content. He had a great day and won the game! +One day, a family went to a stadium. They wanted to have fun and see a show. But when they got there, they found that everybody was yelling. It was so loud that the little boy felt scared. He had never been to a noisy stadium before. + +The little boy's mom and dad took him to the seats. But they were not comfortable. He had to sit up straight and there was no place to move around. The little boy began to feel cranky and uncomfortable. + +The show started, but the little boy could not see it. He felt too uncomfortable and scared. He wanted to go home. The little boy started to yell for his mom and dad. He begged them to take him away from the noisy stadium. + +The little boy's mom and dad understood how he was feeling. So, they packed up their things and took him home. The little boy was so happy to be away from the noisy and uncomfortable stadium. +Once there was a boy named Max. He was very happy. He was excited because today was his birthday and he was going to receive something very special. + +Max excitedly opened his presents and saw that he had received a pet. It was a worm! It was small and wriggly and Max was very happy. + +Max took care of his worm every day, and made sure it was fed and healthy. He also made sure that it had a nice, cozy and fit home. + +Max's worm quickly became his best friend and they did a lot of fun activities together. Max was so happy with his pet worm and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who loved to hug. Every day he would look around for something to hug. One day, he saw a tip outside. It was shiny and icy. The bear wanted to hug it. He opened his arms up and hugged the tip. It was cold and extra crunchy. He hugged it tighter and tighter, until the tip was warm. The bear was so happy he hugged the tip for a long, long time. When the bear finally let go, the tip was no longer icy. He was so pleased that he gave the tip a big kiss and kept it close to him. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and so very small. Everyday Jack would go out and play in the sunshine with his friends. + +One day, Jack was running and laughing with his friends, but suddenly he stopped. His friends asked him what was wrong, but he only shook his head. He was feeling very troubled and he couldn't seem to find the words to say. + +Jack was so sad, he started to weep. He cried and cried until he felt the motion of his friends trying to soothe him. They held him and said that everything was going to be alright. + +Jack was comforted by their kind words and felt better. He didn't want to be so troubled anymore. So he dried his eyes, smiled, and ran off back to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in the world. Everywhere she looked, the world was so big and colorful. But there was one thing that made her sad. She wanted everything to be white. + +Every night she would go outside and look up at the sky, wishing for her wish to come true. She was so sad because she needed the world to be white. + +One day, as she was walking, she saw something shining in the sky. It was a star! She knew that stars were wishes that came true. So she wished and wished for the world to be white. + +The next morning, when she opened her eyes, she saw something amazing. Everywhere she looked, the world was white! She was so happy and excited. She had gotten her wish! + +From then on, she was always filled with joy, content with the way the world was. The world was now a beautiful white place, just like she wanted it to be. +There were two kids, Amanda and William. They were playing in the backyard. Amanda saw a raft in the deep part of the river. She wanted to play on it but she was too scared. Amanda asked William to help her. William agreed and took her to the river. + +When Amanda and William were in the water, the raft drifted away. William was embarrassed and he didn't know what to do. Amanda started to cry. William picked her up and tried to get the raft back. They both waded deep into the river. William finally was able to grab the raft and they both climbed in. They went back to shore and Amanda felt much better. They both laughed after the embarrassing adventure. +Once there was a baby called Pete. He was 3 years old and loved exploring the world. One day Pete's mum let him go for a walk. She gave him a big hug and said be careful. + +Pete walked down a long road, and then he came across a playground. At the playground, Pete saw lots of children playing and he wanted to join but they didn't notice him. He was sad. + +Just then a kind woman saw Pete and gave him a smile. She was very compassionate. She let Pete join her in playing games with the children. + +Pete stayed in the playground all week with the kind woman. They played every day. Pete had lots of fun and he made many new friends. + +In the end he thanked the kind woman for showing him kindness and letting him stay in the playground for the week. Pete then happily waved goodbye and ran back home. +Once upon a time, there was a family living in the east. They were not wealthy and couldn't afford much. The father had an idea – he said to the family, "Let's go west!" + +So the family packed their bags and set off on the journey. Every day they travelled, they became more and more tired. But they kept going, until eventually they arrived at the west. + +When they got there, they were so surprised. Everywhere they looked they saw so many wealthy people! They had beautiful houses and nice things. The family was so happy. + +The family worked hard and soon became wealthy too. They had lots of things that they didn't have in the east – a big house, nice clothes and even a car! The family felt so lucky. + +They stayed in the west and were very happy. They never forgot the journey they made to get there. They were glad they decided to travel west! +Once upon a time there was a rhinoceros who wanted to borrow something. He went to ask his friend, the elephant. The elephant said he could borrow his hat. So the rhinoceros put on the hat. It was smelly, but the rhinoceros didn't care. He went around showing off the hat all day long. Everyone said how funny he looked. + +Suddenly, one of the tigers had an idea. He asked the rhinoceros if he could borrow the hat. The rhinoceros, ever generous, said yes and took off the hat to give to the tiger. The tiger put it on and it was even smelleir than on the rhinoceros. The rhinoceros laughed and laughed as he watched the tiger wear the smelly hat. + +The rhinoceros eventually got his hat back and everyone had a good laugh. The rhinoceros put on the hat, thanked his friend the elephant, and went on his way. +Once there was a man who wore a gun. Every day he carried the gun in a holster, it was very useful for him. He used it to protect himself and to make sure he was safe. One day the man was walking in the forest and he saw a bear. He took out his gun and the bear quickly ran away. + +The man was so glad he had his gun with him. He knew it was very useful and it had kept him safe. He decided to always wear his gun when he was out walking in the forest. He even taught his children to wear a gun when they went outside. + +So the man and his children were safe as they went out into the wilderness. They always made sure to wear their useful guns. +Mum was feeling bored. She didn't have much money to pay for fun things. She had a cow and decided to put it to work. She took the cow to market and soon found a buyer. The buyer paid Mum for the cow and she was very happy. + +Mum now had enough money to do something she had wanted to do all day. She quickly bought tickets to go to the circus. It was exciting! She saw acrobats, clowns and animals. + +The show was never boring. Mum was so happy to have enough money to pay for something to put a smile on her face after her long day. +Once upon a time, there was a sunflower. It spread its leaves wide to feel the warm sunshine. It knew it was very useful because it could help people. It made them happy when they looked at it. + +One day, a tiny little girl came over to the sunflower. As she looked at it, she smiled and spread her arms wide. She wanted to show the sunflower how she could spread her joy too. The sunflower admired her so much that it gave her a present. + +The little girl opened the present and it was a beautiful sunflower seed. She was so happy that she gave the sunflower a big hug. The sunflower smiled and spread its seeds far and wide. + +Now, whenever the little girl is feeling down, she looks at the sunflower. It reminds her of the useful things that spread throughout the world - like friendship and joy. +Once upon a time there was a curious bird. She wanted to build a nest. So, she went looking for the best twigs and feathers she could find. + +After she had gathered everything she needed, she started to cut the twigs and fit them together. It was hard work but she was having fun. + +The nest was almost finished when the curious bird got a surprise! A family of baby birds had moved into her nest. She was so happy and proud that she had made the perfect place for them to call home. + +The curious bird watched the baby birds grow up and one day, when it was time for them to fly away, she felt so proud and sad at the same time. + +The curious bird thought about her nest for a long time and decided to keep it for herself. She decided to paint it different colors every day. + +The curious bird was happy to have made the perfect home for her and her special family of baby birds. +One day, Louie was very excited. He saw a shiny marble and wanted to pick it up. He looked around to make sure nobody was watching, and then he grabbed it quickly. As he held it in his hands, something very amazing happened - the marble started to move around! It was rolling everywhere! It was so exciting! + +Louie chased the marble around the house, but he was too slow to catch it. It went fast! Finally, the marble stopped. Louie was so happy and he put it in his pocket. He ran to show his mom the marble. She said, "Oh, that's so nice, Louie." But then something else happened - Dad walked in! + +Dad laughed and said, "Where did you get that marble from, Louie?" Louie didn't know what to say, so he just shrugged his shoulders. Dad smiled and said, "It's OK, it's mine. I just wanted to see if you could catch it!" Louie was so relieved and excited that he had managed to catch the marble. Dad winked and said, "You can keep it, Louie. Have fun!" + +Louie was delighted. He thanked his dad and hugged him tight. He ran off to show his friends his special marble. He had never been so excited! +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl who lived in a castle. She had a shield that was shiny and strong. Everywhere she went, she took her shield with her. One day, she decided to go and explore the forest. As she walked through the forest, she saw something hairy near a tree. It was a small animal, and it was skipping around the tree. The brave girl was so excited. She wanted to skip with the animal, so she ran over to it. She put her shield down and began to skip with the animal. They skipped and laughed together. The brave girl had so much fun! After they were done skipping, the brave girl grabbed her shield and waved goodbye to the animal. She was so happy to have a new friend in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky lumberjack. His name was Rudy. Rudy had a special lumber hat and a big axe. Everyday he would go out into the woods to chop down trees. + +One day, Rudy heard a loud snap. He wasn't sure what it was at first, but he decided to take a closer look. When he got a bit closer, he realized that it was a giant tree that had just fallen down! + +The tree was too big for Rudy to move on his own, so he asked his friend, Bob, to come help him. When Bob saw the big tree, he was so excited that he gave Rudy a big high-five. + +Together, Rudy and Bob chopped up the tree into small logs. They then loaded the logs onto a cart and took them back to Rudy's house. + +Rudy was so happy with all the logs he had collected. He felt so lucky to have such a great friend to help him with the hard work. +Jim was brave. He wanted to try the track. But it looked sharp and scary. His brother laughed. Jim was still brave. He took a deep breath and stepped onto the track. Suddenly it felt smooth and safe. He smiled and ran quickly, faster than ever before. Pretty soon he reached the end. He had done it! Jim felt proud and excited. He was brave and he'd been on the track. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was only three years old, but loved exploring and was always asking questions. + +One day, her mom and dad took her to the mall. As they were walking inside, Jenny saw so many exciting things. + +At the mall, Jenny's mom and dad asked her to help them unpack their shopping bags. But Jenny was too busy exploring and quickly ran off to look at the colourful toys instead. + +The toys were all so cool and soon Jenny was having lots of fun. But suddenly, she stepped in something disgusting! She quickly ran back to her mom and dad, who helped her clean it off. + +Once Jenny was all clean, the family finally finished unpacking. Then, they all headed home and had a fun and exciting day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jake. He was so excited when his mom told him he could play in their yard. He ran outside and started playing with his toy trucks. + +But then, Jake noticed a yellow and orange flame in the corner. He saw it was coming from an old pile of leaves. He realized it was a fire burning and so he got scared. + +Quickly, his mom came out of the house with a bucket of water. Carefully, she put out the flames and the yard was safe again. Jake was so happy and his mom gave him a big hug. + +From then on, Jake was always careful when playing in the yard, making sure he didn't accidentally make a fire. +Once there was a pot. It was rough and brown and had a lid on top. One day, a 3 year old saw the pot and wanted to play with it. He went over to it and touched it with his hands. It felt rough. He liked it and wanted to take it. So he grabbed it and ran off with it. + +The 3 year old was so excited that he recognized the pot. He started running around the house, banging it with his hands. He made lots of noise and it was so fun! He banged the pot in the kitchen, in the hallway and up and down the stairs. + +Then after a while, he stopped and looked around. He suddenly realized that he had the pot. It was the same brown and rough pot from before. He recognized it and smiled. He was so happy that he had the pot. + +He took it outside and played with it all day. He banged it, spun it and made weird noises. He had so much fun playing with the rough, brown pot. He smiled and laughed and couldn't be happier! +Once there was a girl. She was alert and liked to watch the world around her. One day, she decided she wanted to try something new. She wanted to try a shrimp. But when she tried the shrimp, she hated it. It didn’t taste good at all! She decided that maybe she should try something else. So the girl decided to have a sandwich instead. It was tasty and she liked it. From then on, the girl was more alert before trying something new. She learned her lesson and would always check if it looked tasty before actually trying it. +Once there was a girl named Cathy who liked to explore the world around her. One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She travelled to a place where there was an open door. Cathy believed that the door might lead to something special, so she was brave and opened it. + +Inside, she found a room full of colorful things. In the middle of the room was a flexible box. Cathy couldn't believe her eyes. She wondered what was inside. + +Cathy slowly opened the box. Inside, she found lots of toys and candy. She was so excited to have these things. From that day on, Cathy had so many adventures and was always ready to explore and believe in the possibilities. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. One day, she went for a walk. As she walked along, she saw something shiny and sparkly on the ground. She picked it up and found it was a purse. She knew it didn't belong to her and she wanted to find the owner. + +But who owned the purse? That was the mystery. The girl decided to remain with the purse and wait to see if someone came to collect it. + +As time passed, it seemed like nobody was coming for the purse. The girl wanted to do the right thing, so she decided to take it to the police station. + +The police officers were very happy to see the purse. They thanked the girl for being honest and bringing it to them. The police said they would try to find the owner, but they weren't sure if it was possible. The owner stayed unknown. + +In the end, the little girl felt proud of herself. She had done the right thing and it felt good. +Once upon a time there was a dependable pirate. He sailed the big blue sea everyday in search of treasure. One day, the pirate spotted a shiny chest in the water! He quickly jumped in the water and brought it onto his ship. + +When he opened the chest, the pirate found a special wrap. It was made out of cloth and gold, and he could feel something special inside. The pirate knew he had to keep this wrap safe. + +So the dependable pirate wrapped the special chest in a cloth, and kept it in a place he knew was safe. From that day on, the pirate would remember that chest and the special wrap inside it. The pirate knew that his treasure was safe and sound. +One day, a little boy saw a big scary TV in his living room. He felt very frightened when he looked at it. He wanted to wipe it away. + +He got a big wipe and started to rub the TV. His mum watched him and smiled. He kept rubbing the TV until it disappeared. + +He was so happy and excited. The living room looked so clean and bright without the TV. He smiled and laughed, proud of himself for wiping away the scary thing. + +His mum hugged him and said, "You did it! You wiped away the TV and made the room look so much nicer." The little boy was so proud and happy that he wiped away the TV. +One night, a little girl named Matilda looked up at the sky. Suddenly, she spied the moon in all its bright glory - shining so brightly out of the sky. She was so excited that she jumped up and down, and waved her arms all around. She wanted to touch it, so she stretched out her hands and started to shake. She shook and shook and shook, until finally a small piece of the moon fell into her hands. When she looked at it, she saw that it sparkled just like a star - it was so good! Matilda smiled and she knew that she had something special - a piece of the moon that she could keep and cherish forever. +Once upon a time there lived a lonely little girl. All day long she wished she could go to the zoo. + +One day, the little girl found some money in her pocket. She was so excited that she could now try to go to the zoo. + +She took the money and walked to the zoo. When she got there the sun was shining and the animals were so cute! + +The little girl tried to find all the animals. There were zebras, giraffes, monkeys and lots of other animals. She searched and searched, but she couldn't find them all. + +At the end of the day, the little girl was so happy to have tried to find the animals. She had made some new friends, and she even got to ride on a giraffe! She knew she would never be lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy called Tommy. Tommy had a rod which he liked to show off to his friends. One day, Tommy was playing with his rod in the park when he saw a pond. He thought it would be fun to show off his rod by throwing it into the pond. + +So Tommy took his rod, ran to the pond and tossed it in. But, when he tried to grab it, the rod was too deep. It had started to sink deeper and deeper into the water. + +Tommy's friends all got worried and shouted for help. Luckily, a kind man heard them and came over to help. He grabbed his rod with a net and was able to bring it back. + +Tommy was very happy and thanked the man for saving his rod. He learnt an important lesson that day - never be naughty and show respect to others. The end. +Once there was a duck who wanted to make a stream. He got all of the things he needed and flew off to the pond. He started building a stream and worked very hard. He dug and moved all the rocks until the stream was made. When he was done, he was so proud. + +The stream was long and fast. The water raced and flowed. The duck was so happy because he had made something special. He asked his friend the frog to try it out. The frog hopped into the stream and had a great time! He splashed and jumped through the water and was so happy. + +The duck and frog played in the fast stream until the sun went down. The duck flew off home after a fun-filled day and the frog hopped away, smiling. The stream was still fast even when they weren't playing. It would be there for them to enjoy another day. +Once upon a time there were two lizards, Mark and John. Mark was a big lizard and John was a small one. They would always play together outside in the sun. + +One day, Mark thought of an incredible idea. He said to John, "Let’s try to improve our jumping skills!" + +John was so excited he could not believe it. He hopped up and down, trying to jump really high. He jumped so high that he reached the clouds! + +Mark was very impressed. He was sure that he wouldn’t be able to jump as high as John. But he kept trying and slowly he got better. He jumped higher and higher until everyone was amazed. + +Mark and John had become incredible jumpers. They were so proud! They had worked really hard together to improve. From that day on, they always kept practising their jumps together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sam and Tom. Sam always made small talk with Tom and mentioned many things. + +One day, Tom wanted Sam to take a pill from the doctor to make him better. But Sam thought he was feeling fine and didn't want the pill. He was being very selfish. + +Tom told Sam that he should take the pill anyway, but Sam just wouldn't listen. So, Tom decided to take the pill himself to show Sam that it was a good idea. + +After taking the pill, Tom was feeling much better! He quickly told Sam that the pill was making him feel so good. + +Sam finally understood and decided to take the pill too. To his surprise, he also felt much better after taking it. + +The two friends were happy that they were feeling better. They both learned that sometimes it's necessary to try something new, even if it's hard at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to have some fun. She went outside and noticed the fog. It was so thick that she couldn't see very far. + +The little girl decided to go explore. As she walked, the air around her started to freeze. She felt so cold, she just wanted to go home. + +But, the fog was so thick she couldn't tell which way to go. She saw a little dog who was shivering from the cold. The little girl asked if he could help her. + +The little dog nodded and said he'd help her find her way home. He started barking and the fog began to scatter. The little girl followed the sound of his barks and she soon found her way home. + +She thanked the little dog for his help, then quickly went inside where it was nice and warm. She will never forget that foggy day and the little dog who helped her find her way home. +Once upon a time there was a smart fish who loved to swim. He swam so much that his family nicknamed him ‘The Swimmer!’ + +One day while he was out swimming, he noticed a strange object in the water. He swam closer and discovered it was a radish! He took the radish and put it in his pocket. + +When he got home the fish was so excited to show the radish to his friends and family. Everyone was impressed by the clever fish’s radish! They all praised him for being so smart. + +From then on the clever fish was always on the lookout for things he could find while swimming. He became the best swimmer in the family, always discovering something new and different. +Once there was a little girl named Lisa. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day she opened the closet in her room. Inside was something very colorful. She had never seen anything like it before. + +It was a box filled with colorful toys. Lisa was so excited. She took the box out and closed the closet. She couldn’t wait to play with the toys. She shook the box and could hear them inside. + +She opened it and there were all kinds of fun things! There were balls, dolls, and cars. Everything was so colorful and pretty. Lisa was so happy she had found this box. + +She spent the rest of the day playing with all of the toys. When it was time for bed, Lisa put all of her new toys back in the box and closed it. Then she put it back in the closet where it belonged. + +The next day, Lisa couldn’t wait to play with the box again! +Once there was a little bird who loved to fly high in the sky. She would flap her wings and soar away. Every day she looked for something new to explore. + +One day she was flying around and saw a tall pole. She flapped her wings and flew towards it. Curiosity kept her flying until she reached the top. She perched on the tip of the pole and looked around. + +She noticed that the pole was made of smooth blue metal and make a strange sound when it moved. She was so creative that she decided to use it as a trampoline. She flew high and bounced off the pole. Back and forth she went, flying in the air and bouncing off the pole like a yoyo. + +The little bird was so happy bouncing and flying that she didn't want the day to end. She played for hours in the sky with her pole until the sun started to set. What a creative adventure she had! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Joe and he was very friendly. He had a big smile and was always ready to say hello to everyone. + +One day, Joe decided to go for a walk in the park. He saw many birds and trees, but the thing that caught his eye was a big blue balloon. Joe had never seen a balloon this colour before so he decided to take it home. + +When Joe arrived home, he could not wait to show his mom the blue balloon. She was very happy! She said they could go to the park and play with the balloon together. + +They spent all day playing and having fun. Joe was very happy that he had decided to take the blue balloon home. The balloon was so friendly, it made Joe smile. He was glad he had made such a great decision. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods. One day, she found a big tree. It was very tall and its bark was gray. + +Lily said, "What kind of tree is this?" + +Her friend Tom said, "I don't know. Let's guess!" + +Lily said, "Maybe it's a maple tree." + +Tom said, "No, I think it's an oak tree." + +They looked at the leaves and tried to guess what kind of tree it was. They didn't know for sure, but they had fun guessing. + +After a while, Lily said, "Let's make something with the wood from this tree." + +Tom said, "That's a great idea! We can make a birdhouse." + +So, they gathered some wood from the tree and started building a birdhouse. They worked together and had a lot of fun. When they were finished, they put the birdhouse in a tree and waited for a bird to come and live in it. + +Lily and Tom were happy they had guessed what kind of tree it was and had made something useful with the wood. They knew they would always have fun exploring the woods together. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who loved to whistle. It had a colorful feather and was very happy. One day, the bird met a cat who wanted to eat it. The bird tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. The bird tried to whistle, but the cat didn't care. The cat said, "If you behave, I won't eat you." The bird tried to behave, but it was too scared. The cat ate the bird and the bird was no more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big chest in her room, where she kept all her toys. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but Lily had to go home early. She missed her friends already! + +When Lily got home, she went to her room and looked at her impressive chest. She thought about all the fun she had with her friends and how much she missed them. Lily decided to call her friends on the phone and invite them over to play the next day. They were so happy to hear from her and couldn't wait to come over! + +The next day, Lily's friends came over and they played with all her toys from the chest. They had so much fun together and Lily didn't miss them anymore because they were right there with her. From that day on, Lily knew that even when she missed her friends, she could always invite them over to play with her impressive toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go for walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a walk down a long road. They saw lots of things, like birds and trees and flowers. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a dog. The dog looked friendly, but Lily's mommy and daddy told her not to go near it. They said the dog might bite her and that would hurt a lot. + +Lily was scared, but she listened to her mommy and daddy. They walked past the dog and continued down the road. Later, they saw a big sign that said "Beware of Dog". Lily's mommy and daddy were glad they didn't let her get too close. They knew it was important to be careful and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to school because it was his favorite place to be. He loved playing with his friends and learning new things. His school was very popular because lots of kids went there. + +One day, Timmy's teacher asked him to pull a heavy box across the classroom. Timmy tried his best, but the box was too heavy for him to move. He asked his friends for help, but they were all busy playing. Timmy felt sad and frustrated because he didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Timmy had an idea. He remembered that his school had a big wagon that they used to move heavy things. He went to the wagon and pulled it over to the box. He put the box on the wagon and was able to move it easily. Timmy felt proud of himself for finding a solution to his problem. From that day on, he knew that whenever he needed help, he could always find a way to make things work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide-and-seek when they saw a butterfly. It was very attractive with its colorful wings. + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's catch the butterfly and keep it as a pet." Her friends didn't like the idea, but Lily thought it was a good one. She said, "I trust that we can take care of it and it will be happy with us." + +Lily and her friends caught the butterfly and put it in a jar. But soon they realized that the butterfly was not happy. It wanted to fly and be free. Lily felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know keeping the butterfly was a bad idea. I promise to always trust my friends and listen to their ideas." They let the butterfly go and watched it fly away happily. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat popcorn. He would eat popcorn every day. One day, Timmy's mom told him that eating too much popcorn can be bad for his tummy. + +Timmy didn't want a bad tummy, so he decided to guess how much popcorn he should eat. He thought about it and decided that he would only eat a little bit of popcorn each day. + +At first, Timmy's tummy felt a little rough because he wasn't used to eating less popcorn. But soon, he felt much better. He realized that guessing the right amount of popcorn to eat was important for his health. + +The moral of the story is that guessing can help us make good choices, like eating the right amount of popcorn. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his cozy bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, Timmy's mom was busy and forgot to give him his bathrobe. Timmy felt cold and sad. + +He asked his mom, "Mommy, where is my bathrobe? I miss it." His mom replied, "I'm sorry, Timmy. It's in the laundry. You can wear it tomorrow." + +Timmy felt distant from his mom and didn't understand why she forgot. Later that night, his mom explained that sometimes grown-ups forget things too and it's okay to remind them kindly. Timmy learned that it's important to communicate his feelings and not hold grudges. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond all day long. One day, Ducky saw a family with big luggage walking by the pond. + +"Hello!" said Ducky. "Why do you have so much luggage?" + +"We are going on vacation," said the family. + +"Can I come too?" asked Ducky. + +"Sure!" said the family. "But you have to carry your own luggage." + +Ducky was so excited to go on vacation. But after a while, he got very hungry. + +"I'm hungry," said Ducky. "Can we stop and get some food?" + +"Of course," said the family. "Let's go find a restaurant." + +After they ate, Ducky was happy and full. He thanked the family for taking him on vacation and for letting him swim in the new pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute stuffed bear that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily accidentally dropped her bear and it got a little tear on its face. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mom came over and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily showed her the bear and said, "Bear has a boo-boo on his face." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, I can fix it. Let's get some tape and make him all better." They fixed the bear's face and Lily felt much better. "Thank you for comforting me, Mommy," said Lily. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be extra careful with her bear so that he wouldn't get any more boo-boos on his cute face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she found a shiny box in her attic. She rubbed the box to make it shine even more. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked what she found. Lily said, "I found a box. It's brilliant!" Her mom asked if she wanted to open it. Lily said yes and her mom helped her open the box. Inside the box was a magic wand. + +Lily was so happy and she ran outside to show her friends. She waved the wand and said, "Abracadabra!" Suddenly, a scary monster appeared. The monster chased Lily and her friends. They tried to run away, but the monster caught them. The monster revealed that he was going to eat them all up. + +Lily and her friends were very scared. They wished they had never found the magic wand. The monster ate them all up and the story ended very badly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she saw her friend Timmy walking by. She said, "Hi, Timmy! Do you want to play with me?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, Lily! What are we going to do?" + +Lily said, "Let's play with my toy train. It makes steam come out of the chimney. It's so cool!" + +Timmy said, "Wow, that does sound cool! I can't wait to see it." + +They played with the train for a while, but then Timmy did something rude. He took the train away from Lily without asking. Lily was surprised and said, "Hey, that's not nice! You have to ask before you take my toys." + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to be rude. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily forgave him and they continued to play together. They had lots of fun with the train and made sure to take turns playing with it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pears, especially the juicy ones. One day, her mom brought her a pear that looked a little bit filthy. + +Lily said, "Mom, this pear is dirty. Can I have a clean one?" + +Her mom insisted that the pear was still good to eat and encouraged Lily to try it. Lily took a bite and was surprised to find that it was still sweet and delicious. + +Later that day, Lily went to play in the park with her friends. She saw a boy playing with a toy car and asked if she could play too. The boy said no, but Lily insisted and said, "Please let me play with you." + +The boy finally agreed and they had a lot of fun playing together. Lily learned that sometimes it's important to insist on what you want, just like how her mom insisted that the pear was still good to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the morning when the sun was shining bright. Her mommy always made her breakfast, which was very yummy and rich with eggs and toast. + +One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends and she forgot to eat her breakfast. She played all morning long and had so much fun that she didn't even remember to go back inside for lunch. + +When she finally went back inside, her mommy was worried because she had forgotten to eat. But then Lily remembered her yummy breakfast and asked her mommy if she could have it for lunch. Her mommy smiled and said yes, and Lily was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to read. She had a great big bookshelf filled with all sorts of stories. Every night, she would pick out a book and her mom would read it to her. + +One day, the little girl decided she wanted to read by herself. She picked out a book that looked easy and started to read. At first, it was hard and she stumbled over some words. But she kept trying and soon she was reading all by herself! + +That night, when her mom came to read to her, the little girl surprised her by reading the story out loud. Her mom was so proud of her and the little girl felt great knowing she could read all by herself. From then on, she read every night before bed and became a great reader. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he was not very organized. His toys were always all over the place, and he could never find what he was looking for. One day, Timmy's mom told him that she was going to store some of his toys in the attic because there was not enough space in his room. + +Timmy did not like this idea, and he started to cry. His mom tried to explain to him that it was for the best, but Timmy did not understand. He decided to go to a lawyer to see if he could help him. The lawyer listened to Timmy's problem and told him that he could help him organize his toys better so that he would not have to store them in the attic. + +Timmy was very happy with this idea, and he thanked the lawyer. The lawyer helped Timmy sort his toys into different categories, and they put them in bins. Timmy was so happy because he could now find all of his toys easily, and he did not have to store any of them in the attic. He learned that sometimes it is good to ask for help when you have a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a big and friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his ball and run around in the park. One day, Max's owner, a kind lady named Mrs. Smith, decided to serve him a special treat for dinner. She cooked a delicious steak for Max, which he ate with great joy. + +After dinner, Max felt very full and his belly became tight. He decided to take a nap on his cozy bed. As he was sleeping, he dreamt of running in the park and playing with his ball. When he woke up, he felt much better and ready to play again. Max loved his owner very much and was grateful for the special steak she served him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially sour ones. One day, she found a big bag of sour candies in her mom's kitchen. She was so happy that she ate all of them at once. + +But after a while, she started to feel sick. Her tummy hurt so much that she couldn't play with her toys anymore. She wondered why she ate so many candies. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came home and saw her daughter crying. She knew what had happened. Lily's mom said, "Next time, only add a few candies to your bowl. Too many can make you sick." Lily nodded and promised to remember her mom's advice. From that day on, she learned to enjoy her sour candies in moderation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her mommy and daddy. They had a big tree that would grow apples every year. Lily loved to watch the apples grow bigger and bigger. + +One day, a stranger came to their house. He was a nice man, but Lily didn't know him. Her mommy and daddy said it was okay to talk to him, but to always be careful around strangers. The man asked if he could pick some apples from their tree. Lily's daddy said yes and showed him how to open the gate to the garden. + +Lily watched as the man picked some apples and put them in a basket. She saw that he was happy and thanked her daddy before leaving. Lily was happy too because she knew the apples would grow again next year. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with lots of trees and flowers. In the middle of the park, there was a big statue of a happy dog. The statue was very colorful, with lots of different colors like red, blue, and green. + +One day, lots of people came to the park and they all liked the statue. They took lots of pictures and smiled at the happy dog. The people liked the statue so much that they wanted to make it bigger. + +So, they decided to increase the size of the statue. They brought big tools and worked very hard to make the statue taller and wider. After many days of hard work, the statue was bigger and even more colorful than before. Everyone was very happy and the park became even more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her pencil. One day, she went to school and forgot her pencil. She asked her friend if she could borrow a pencil. Her friend said yes and gave her a pencil. Lily was very happy and proud that she could draw her pictures again. She promised to give the pencil back when she was done. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big red train with a loud engine. The train loved to travel around the world and see new places. One day, the train was going very fast when it hit a tree and the engine stopped working. The train was sad and didn't know what to do. + +A little boy saw the train and went to talk to it. "What's wrong?" asked the boy. "I suffer because my engine is broken," said the train. "Don't worry," said the boy. "I can help you. My dad is a mechanic and he can fix your engine." + +The boy took the train to his dad's garage and the mechanic fixed the engine. The train was so happy and grateful. "Thank you so much," said the train. "I feel guilty for causing trouble." "Don't worry about it," said the boy. "Everyone needs help sometimes." And with that, the train chugged happily away, ready for more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a kind king who lived in a big castle. He made lots of rules to keep everyone safe. These rules were called laws. Everyone had to follow the laws, even the king himself. The king was very wise and knew what was right and wrong. + +One day, a naughty dragon came to the kingdom and started causing trouble. He didn't follow the laws and made everyone scared. The king had to order his knights to capture the dragon and bring him to the castle. The knights were very brave and followed the king's order. + +When the dragon was brought to the castle, the king talked to him and explained the laws. The dragon realized that he was wrong and promised to follow the laws from now on. The king forgave him and everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals wanted to win because it was a very competitive event. The rabbit was very fast and thought he would win for sure. But then he got lost in the forest and couldn't find his way back to the race. The other animals looked and looked for him, but he was nowhere to be found. They were all sad because they wanted to compete with the rabbit. But then they decided to have the race anyway and it was still lots of fun. In the end, the turtle won and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the bright sun. One day, she woke up early and saw that the season had changed to spring. She was so happy to see the flowers blooming and the birds chirping. + +Lily went outside to play and saw her friends. They played together all day long, running and laughing in the bright sunshine. When it was time to go home, Lily was tired but happy. She went to bed early so she could wake up and play outside again the next day. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and saw that it was raining outside. She was sad that she couldn't play outside with her friends, but she knew that the rain was good for the flowers and plants. She decided to spend the day inside, reading her favorite books and playing with her toys. When the rain stopped, Lily went outside again and saw that the flowers were even brighter than before. She was so happy that she started to dance in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she went on a picnic with her family. Her mom gave her a napkin to wipe her mouth after eating. Lily thought the napkin was pretty because it had flowers on it. She felt comfortable sitting on the soft grass and eating her sandwich. After lunch, Lily took a nap on her mom's lap. She felt so cozy and happy. When she woke up, she saw a little bird perched on a nearby tree. She watched it for a while before going home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, while she was playing, she saw an alligator in the pond. The alligator looked very big and scary, and Lily felt a little bit scared. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a voice behind her. It was her friend Timmy, who was also playing in the park. "Don't worry, Lily," said Timmy. "I know how to make the alligator go away." Timmy then ran to his backpack and pulled out a toy boat. He threw the boat into the pond, and the alligator swam away. + +Lily was so happy and relieved. "Thank you, Timmy," she said. "I enjoy playing with you. You always know how to help me when I feel helpless." From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together every day in the park, and they always had fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Timmy's mommy and daddy told him they had a special event planned for him. Timmy was very excited! + +But when they got to the event, Timmy saw a big scary clown. He got upset and didn't want to go near the clown. But his mommy and daddy held his hand and told him he could trust them. They promised the clown was friendly and would make him laugh. + +Timmy took a deep breath and decided to trust his mommy and daddy. He walked up to the clown and soon he was laughing and having fun. From then on, Timmy knew he could always trust his parents to keep him safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby liked to drink milk from a bottle. The baby's mommy would fill the bottle with milk every day. One day, the baby grew bigger and needed more milk. The mommy had to increase the amount of milk in the bottle to make sure the baby was full. The baby drank the milk and grew very high, just like a tall tree! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, he went for a walk in the park with his mommy. They saw a big pile of ash on the ground. Timmy was confused and asked his mommy what it was. She explained that it was what was left over after a fire. + +As they continued their walk, Timmy discovered a shiny rock on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mommy. She told him it was a beautiful rock and they should keep it. Timmy was very happy to have found something special. + +After their walk, Timmy and his mommy went home. Timmy showed his rock to his daddy and told him all about their walk. He was so excited to have made a discovery and to have a special rock to keep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and trucks. One day, she was playing with her red toy car when it suddenly stopped moving. She looked under the car and saw that the engine was broken. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my car is broken. Can you fix it?" Her mommy replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. I don't know how to fix engines. Maybe Daddy can help when he comes home." + +Later that day, Daddy came home and saw Lily's broken car. He said, "Let me take a look." He fixed the engine and the car started moving again. Lily was so happy that she gave her daddy a big kiss. + +"Thank you, Daddy!" she said. "Now my car is all better." From that day on, Lily made sure to take good care of her toy cars and trucks so they wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to surf in the big blue waves. One day, while surfing, Timmy saw a little girl struggling in the water. He swam over to her and asked if she needed help. + +The little girl said, "I'm scared. I can't swim very well." + +Timmy was very compassionate and knew he had to help her. He told her to hold on to his surfboard and he would take her back to shore. + +The waves were big and strong, but Timmy resisted the urge to give up. He paddled hard and eventually they made it back to the beach safely. The little girl was very grateful and thanked Timmy for his help. From that day on, they became good friends and surfed together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and mud. One day, her mommy called her inside for dinner. + +"Lily, come inside, it's time for dinner," said her mommy. + +"But mommy, I'm dirty," replied Lily. + +"It's okay, we can clean you up after dinner," said her mommy. + +During dinner, Lily's daddy showed her how to make funny voices. Lily laughed and tried to copy his voice. + +After dinner, Lily's mommy helped her take a bath and clean up all the dirt. Lily felt much better and snuggled up with her mommy and daddy to read a bedtime story. + +"Goodnight, Lily," said her mommy. + +"Goodnight, mommy," said Lily in her funny voice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big cart that she loved to pull around everywhere she went. One day, she found a special rock that glowed in the dark. She was so excited and put it in her cart to show her mommy and daddy. + +When she got home, she showed them the rock and they were amazed. They told her that she was very gifted to find such a special rock. Lily was very happy and proud of herself. She put the rock on her nightstand and it glowed all night long, making her feel safe and happy. + +From that day on, Lily loved to look for special things that glowed and put them in her cart to show her family. She knew that she was gifted and had a special talent for finding things that were unique and special. And she was very happy to share her discoveries with the people she loved. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cat named Mittens. Mittens had big green eyes that Timmy loved to look at. One day, Timmy noticed that Mittens was acting strange. Mittens was meowing a lot and seemed worried. Timmy asked Mittens what was wrong, but Mittens couldn't talk back. So, Timmy decided to count how many times Mittens meowed. He counted up to ten, and then Mittens stopped. Timmy realized that Mittens was just hungry and needed some food. Timmy gave Mittens some food and Mittens was happy again. Timmy was happy too because he loved his cat and didn't want him to be worried. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her dog, Max. One day, they went for a walk, but Lily saw a big, mean dog. The dog growled at Max and Lily, and Lily was scared. + +Max was persistent and barked back at the big dog. The big dog ran away, but Lily was still scared. She asked Max to mark his territory so the big dog wouldn't come back. Max lifted his leg and marked the tree, and Lily felt better. + +From that day on, Lily and Max always marked their territory when they went for a walk in the park, and they never saw the big, mean dog again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fluffy teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily felt weak and sad. She sat on the floor and hugged her teddy bear tightly. + +Suddenly, she heard a whistle coming from outside. She looked out the window and saw her friend, Tommy. Tommy was holding a toy train and he was whistling happily. + +Tommy asked, "Lily, why are you sad?" + +Lily replied, "I feel weak and I miss my mommy." + +Tommy said, "Don't worry, I will hug you and we can play together." + +Tommy hugged Lily and they played with the toy train. Lily felt much better with her friend by her side. From that day on, whenever Lily felt sad, she would remember Tommy's hug and whistle happily. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird had a nest high in a tree. One day, the bird felt happy and started to dance. The bird danced and danced until it was tired. Then the bird went back to its nest to rest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of animals. One day, the farmer went to shut the gate so the animals wouldn't run away. But he forgot to shut it all the way and the horse got out! + +The horse ran around the farm and made a big mess. The other animals were very upset because they liked things to be organized. They asked the farmer to catch the horse and put things back in order. + +The farmer finally caught the horse and put everything back where it belonged. The animals were happy again and the farmer made sure to always shut the gate tight from then on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily's birthday was coming up soon and she was very excited. She asked her mommy if she could have a cake with lots of candles and balloons for her birthday party. + +Mommy said, "Of course, Lily! I will make sure to have everything ready for your special day." + +The day of Lily's birthday arrived and all her friends came to her party. They played games and sang happy birthday to Lily. When it was time to blow out the candles, Lily cried happy tears because she was so happy. Mommy hugged her and said, "I'm so glad you had a fun birthday party. You are the best birthday girl ever!" + +After the party, mommy told Lily that there were some presents available for her to open. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to see what was inside. She opened each present with a big smile on her face and said, "Thank you!" to all her friends. It was the best birthday ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They played on the slide and swings. Suddenly, Lily saw a mysterious box under a tree. She asked her mommy, "What's in the box?" + +"I don't know, let's open it and see," said her mommy. They opened the box and found a shiny zipper inside. "Wow, that's cool!" said Lily. + +Lily's mommy wiped the zipper clean and showed her how to use it. "Zip it up and down," she said. Lily giggled as she zipped the zipper up and down. "This is fun!" she said. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily said, "Mommy, I love the mysterious box and the zipper. Can we come back and find more surprises?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, we can come back and explore more." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very proud of his toy car collection. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his cars. Suddenly, a big bird flew overhead and threatened to take Timmy's favorite car away. + +Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, he remembered something his mom had told him. She said that if he ever felt scared, he should take a deep breath and imagine himself getting bigger and stronger. So, Timmy closed his eyes and took a deep breath. + +When he opened his eyes again, he saw that the bird had shrunk down to the size of a bug! Timmy couldn't believe it. He picked up the tiny bird and gently placed it on a nearby tree branch. The bird flew away, and Timmy felt very proud of himself for being brave. From that day on, he knew that he could handle any threat that came his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, while she was playing, she saw a stranger walking towards her. The stranger looked friendly, but Lily didn't know who he was. + +The stranger came closer and said hello. Lily was scared at first, but the stranger became her friend. They played together and had lots of fun. After they finished playing, Lily's mom came to pick her up. She was surprised to see her daughter playing with a stranger, but she was happy to see that he was a tidy man. + +From that day on, Lily and the stranger became good friends. They would play together every time they saw each other in the park. Lily's mom was happy to see that Lily had made a new friend and that he was a tidy person. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They saw a flag waving in the wind. "Look, Mommy! Flag!" Lily said. + +Her mom said, "Yes, it's a flag. It's red, white, and blue." + +Lily saw some kids playing in the sandbox. She went over to them and asked, "Can I play too?" + +One of the kids said, "Sure! We're making a cake. Do you want to stir?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I want to stir!" She took the spoon and stirred the sand deep down. They all laughed and had fun making their pretend cake. +Once upon a time, there was a silly baby who loved to play. One day, the baby fell down and hurt his knee. He cried and cried because it hurt so much. + +His mommy came over and said, "Don't worry baby, I'll make it all better. I'll heal your boo-boo." She put a bandage on his knee and kissed it to make it feel better. + +The baby stopped crying and said, "Thank you mommy, you're the best!" They hugged and continued to play. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to play in the park with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide, and they had so much fun. But then, Lily heard a noise coming from the bushes. She wanted to see what it was, so she went closer. + +Suddenly, a big scary monster appeared from the bushes! Lily was so scared, she didn't know what to do. She wanted to run away, but the monster was too fast. The monster entered the park and started chasing Lily and her friends. They ran as fast as they could, but the monster caught up to them. + +In the end, the monster took all of Lily's toys and ran away. Lily learned that it's important to stay safe and not go near strange noises or places. She promised to always be careful and stay with her friends in the park. The moral of the story is to always be safe and never enter dangerous places. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike, but his bike was too small for him now. His mom said they needed to find a new bike that would fit him better. + +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the store to look for a new bike. Timmy saw a bike with cool gears and he wanted it so badly. His mom said they could buy it if it fit him well. + +Timmy tried the bike and it fit him perfectly! He was so happy and excited to ride his new bike with the cool gears. He thanked his mom and they went home. Timmy rode his bike every day and he felt so cool with his new gear. +Once upon a time, there was a big wind that blew very hard. It was called a hurricane. The hurricane was very strong and it knocked down many trees and houses. + +But there was a man who was very useful. He had a big truck and he used it to help people who were hurt by the hurricane. He picked up the broken things and took them away. + +One day, while he was driving his truck, he saw a big lightning strike. It was very loud and bright. He was scared, but he kept driving. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big and famous lion. His mouth was very big and he loved to roar. One day, he went to the forest to find some friends. He met a monkey who liked to climb trees and a bird who liked to fly. The lion asked them if they wanted to play with him. They said yes and they all had fun playing together. + +The lion said, "Let's play a game! We can include everyone!" The monkey climbed on the lion's back and the bird flew around them. The lion roared and they all laughed. They played for a long time until it was time to go home. The lion said goodbye to his new friends and went back to his den. He was happy because he made new friends and had fun playing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, while playing in the water, Lily saw a jellyfish. It was big and purple and wiggly. She was scared at first, but her mom told her not to touch it because it could sting her. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to a restaurant for dinner. The waiter was very nice and gave them a lot of food. Lily ate so much that she gained a full tummy. Her mom said she was proud of Lily for being such a good eater, but Lily was modest and said she just really liked the food. + +After dinner, they walked on the beach again and saw more jellyfish. This time, Lily was not scared. She knew to stay away from them and just look at their wiggly tentacles from a safe distance. She was happy to have learned something new that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that was always tangled. Her mommy would comb it every day, but Lily didn't like it. One day, Lily's mommy was sick and couldn't comb her hair. Lily tried to comb it herself, but it was too hard. She got frustrated and threw the comb on the floor. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They were having fun until Lily started sneezing. She sneezed and sneezed and sneezed. Her friend got worried and asked if she was okay. Lily said she was fine, but she didn't look fine. Her nose was red and runny. + +Lily's friend knew just what to do. She went to get a tissue and wiped Lily's nose. Then she picked up the comb and started combing Lily's hair. It was still a little tangled, but Lily didn't mind. She was happy to have a friend who knew how to help her when she didn't feel well. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to go to parties and have fun with her friends. One day, Ellie's friend Tommy the turtle was having a party, and Ellie was very excited to go. + +But when Ellie got to the party, she saw that Tommy was feeling sad. Ellie asked Tommy what was wrong, and Tommy told her that he was worried that no one would come to his party. + +Ellie knew just what to do. She told Tommy that she would support him and help him have the best party ever. Ellie called all of their friends and told them to come to the party. And sure enough, soon the party was full of happy animals having a great time. Tommy was so happy and grateful to Ellie for her support. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a big, black sword. One day, he went to the forest to observe the animals. He saw a deer and a rabbit. They were very cute. But suddenly, a dragon appeared! The knight took out his sword and fought the dragon. He was very strong and defeated the dragon. The animals were happy and the knight went back to his castle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mommy. They would play on the swings and slide down the slide. One day, while they were walking to the park, they saw a big billboard with a weird picture on it. + +Timmy asked his mommy, "What is that weird picture on the big sign?" + +His mommy replied, "That's a billboard, Timmy. It's like a big poster that tells people about things." + +Timmy thought it was strange, but they continued to the park anyway. When they got there, they saw that someone had put up a weird sculpture in the middle of the playground. Timmy's mommy said it was probably just for fun. They played around it and had a great time. + +As they were leaving, Timmy said, "I like the park better than the weird billboard and sculpture." + +His mommy agreed and they went home happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, Lily decided to make a pretty dress for her favorite doll. She found some colorful fabric with a delicate pattern and began to sew. + +Lily worked very hard on the dress, and soon it was finished. She put the dress on her doll, and it looked beautiful! Lily felt very proud of herself, and she knew she had gained a new skill - sewing. + +From that day on, Lily loved to make clothes for her dolls. She gained more and more confidence, and soon she was making dresses, skirts, and even tiny hats! She loved to choose different fabrics with different patterns, and she always made sure to be very careful and delicate with her sewing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom brought a package for her. Lily was so happy to see it. She quickly opened the package and found a beautiful doll inside. + +Lily's mom told her, "Be careful with the doll, Lily. It can break if you play too rough with it." + +Lily promised her mom that she would keep the doll clean and safe. But as soon as her mom left the room, Lily started to play with the doll. Suddenly, she heard a snap sound. She looked at the doll and saw that its arm had come off. + +Lily started to cry and said, "My doll is broken. What should I do?" Her mom came back and saw what had happened. She told Lily that they could fix the doll together. They got some glue and put the arm back on. Now, the doll was as good as new and Lily was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with pretty wings. The bird loved to fly and sing. One day, the little bird was flying and heard a boy crying. + +The bird flew down to the boy and asked, "Why are you crying?" + +The boy said, "I lost my toy car." + +The little bird said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it." + +The bird flew around and saw the toy car under a tree. The bird picked up the toy car with its charming beak and flew back to the boy. The boy was happy and said, "Thank you, little bird!" + +And the little bird flew away, singing a happy song. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the forest. One day, Benny was hopping along when he saw a big fox. The fox wanted to catch Benny and eat him for dinner! Benny was scared and started to run away. + +The fox chased Benny all around the forest, but Benny was very fast and could zigzag between the trees. The fox was too slow and couldn't catch Benny. Finally, Benny was tired and stopped to rest. The fox came up to Benny and said, "I'm sorry I scared you. I just wanted to play." + +Benny forgave the fox and they became friends. They played together and had lots of fun in the forest. Benny learned that even though someone scares you, it's important to forgive them and give them a chance to be your friend. +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 and decided to climb it. Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily! That tree looks adventurous." + +Lily climbed up and up until she found a bell hanging from a branch. She rang it and it made a beautiful sound. "Wow!" she said. "I want to design a bell just like this one." + +Her mom said, "That's a great idea, Lily! Maybe we can make it together." And so, they went inside and started drawing their bell design. They used lots of colors and glitter. + +When they finished, they went back outside and hung their new bell on the tree. Lily rang it and it made a beautiful sound, just like the old one. "Yay!" she said. "Our bell is perfect!" +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who liked to eat steak. He would go hunting in the forest to find the best steak. One day, he saw a little rabbit hopping by. The lion was very hungry and thought the rabbit would make a good steak. So, he chased after the rabbit. + +But the rabbit was very fast and managed to escape. Suddenly, the lion's paw struck a big rock and he fell down. The lion felt very ashamed that he couldn't catch the rabbit. He realized that it wasn't nice to chase and hurt other animals. From that day on, the lion decided to be friends with all the animals in the forest and they all shared their food together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was very excited because she loved her grandma so much. She asked, "Can we bring a surprise for grandma?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can bring her some flowers." + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily ran to give her a big hug. Grandma was so happy to see them. Lily then gave her the flowers and grandma was very surprised. She said, "Oh my, what a beautiful surprise! Thank you, Lily." + +After they had some tea and cookies, it was time to go home. Lily's mom said, "Let's tie our shoes before we leave." But Lily was too frightened to tie her own shoes. So, her mom helped her and they said goodbye to grandma. Lily was already looking forward to their next visit. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily got a big box from her mom. The box was very big and attractive, with colorful drawings on it. Lily was so happy to receive the box and she wanted to play with it right away. + +Lily's mom helped her open the box and inside there were lots of toys for Lily to enjoy. There was a doll, a ball, and even some stickers. Lily played with all the toys and enjoyed herself very much. + +After playing with the toys, Lily decided to keep them in the box so she could play with them again later. She put the lid back on the box and admired how attractive it looked. Lily was so happy with her new box of toys and couldn't wait to play with them again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong rhinoceros. He had a pointy horn on his nose. He lived in a big, green jungle with many other animals. + +One day, a mean lion came to the jungle. The lion wanted to eat all the animals. The rhinoceros was very brave. He wanted to protect his friends from the lion. + +The rhinoceros ran towards the lion and used his horn to protect his friends. The lion was frustrated because he could not catch any animals. The rhinoceros was a hero and all the animals were happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big field with many animals, like cows, horses, and sheep. One day, Timmy saw a weak bird who had hurt its wing. Timmy wanted to help the bird, so he went to find some food for it. + +Timmy searched and searched, but he couldn't find any food. He started to worry that he might delay too long and the bird would get sicker. Suddenly, he saw a big pile of seeds near the cows. Timmy was so happy! He brought the seeds to the bird and it ate them all up. The bird felt better and Timmy was happy he could help an animal in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Betsy. Betsy loved to play all day long and never wanted to nap. One day, Betsy was playing near a flame and got too close. She felt a little scared and ran away. + +Betsy's mom saw what happened and told her that flames are dangerous and can hurt you. She also said that it's important to nap during the day so you have energy to play safely. Betsy felt a little fearful but understood what her mom was saying. + +From that day on, Betsy made sure to take naps during the day and stayed away from flames. She learned that it's important to listen to her mom and be safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a bowl of cereal for breakfast. Lily didn't like the cereal because it was too soggy. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. They decided to play a game where they organized all of their toys. While they were playing, Lily accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke. Timmy got upset and said, "You're not being careful, Lily!" + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new vase. On their way home, they got into a car accident. Lily and her mom were okay, but their car was badly damaged. They couldn't afford to fix it, so they had to walk home. Lily was sad because she couldn't swim with her friends anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color pink and always wore pink dresses. One day, she went to the toilet and saw a big spider. She got scared and ran away without flushing. + +The spider crawled out of the toilet and onto the floor. It was a mean spider and started to chase Lily. She ran as fast as she could, but the spider caught up to her. + +Lily was very scared and didn't know what to do. She closed her eyes and started to pray. When she opened her eyes, the spider was gone. Lily smiled and thought everything was okay. But then, she felt a sharp pain on her leg. The spider had bitten her and she had to go to the hospital. + +From that day on, Lily always flushed the toilet and was very careful around spiders. She still loved the color pink, but was always afraid of spiders. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to a big house in the countryside. When they arrived, Lily's mom asked her to help unpack their bags. Lily was happy to help and started taking out clothes and toys from the bags. + +Suddenly, Lily found a little pill on the floor. She didn't know what it was, so she asked her mom. "Mommy, what is this little pill?" she asked. Her mom explained that it was medicine for her dad's headache. + +Later that day, Lily and her brother went outside to play. But it was a gloomy day and they couldn't find anything fun to do. "I'm bored," said Lily's brother. "Me too," said Lily. Just then, their mom came outside and suggested they all play a game of hide-and-seek. They all agreed and had so much fun that they forgot all about the gloomy weather. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily wanted to go outside to play, but the door was closed. She tried to open it, but it was too heavy. + +Lily felt troubled because she wanted to go outside and play with her friends. Then, her mommy came and said, "I will allow you to go outside, but only if you promise to be careful and come back inside when it gets dark." + +Lily was so happy! She thanked her mommy and ran outside to play. She had so much fun with her friends and remembered to come back inside before it got dark. From that day on, Lily always remembered to ask her mommy before going outside and never felt troubled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch movies on her tablet screen. One day, her mom told her to stop watching and go play outside. Lily demanded to watch more movies, but her mom said no. + +Lily got angry and threw her tablet on the ground. The screen broke and it looked very ugly. Her mom was sad and Lily felt bad. Her mom explained to her that demanding things is not a good thing to do and that we should be grateful for what we have. + +Lily apologized and promised to be more grateful. From then on, she learned to appreciate the things she had and never demanded anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, we need to go to the store to buy some fruit." Lily was excited because she was feeling very hungry. + +At the store, Lily picked out some apples, bananas, and oranges. She was so happy that she started to sing. "I love fruit," Lily sang. "I love fruit too," said a man who was standing nearby. Lily smiled and said, "Let's sing together!" The man repeated what Lily sang and they sang together. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy gave her a big bowl of fruit. Lily was so happy and ate all of it. The man from the store came over for dinner that night and they all ate fruit together. Lily was so happy that she repeated her song. "I love fruit," she sang. And everyone sang it with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with her mom and dad. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a ball and asked if she could play too. The boy said yes and they started to play together. + +After a while, Lily got hungry and took out a sandwich from her bag. She started to chew it slowly. The boy asked, "What are you eating?" Lily replied, "A sandwich. Do you want a bite?" The boy said yes and Lily gave him a piece. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came running towards them. She looked anxious and worried. "Lily, we have to go home now. There's a storm coming!" Lily said goodbye to the boy and went home with her mom. They made it home safely and Lily was happy to have made a new friend at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel on a big jet with his family. They were going on a vacation to the beach. + +Before the trip, Timmy's mom said, "We need to unpack our bags and get ready to go." Timmy helped his mom unpack their bags and put their things in the car. + +On the way to the airport, Timmy's dad said, "I hope we don't forget anything." Timmy remembered that they had packed everything and said, "We are all set!" + +When they arrived at the airport, Timmy saw a big jet waiting for them. He was so excited to get on the jet and go to the beach. As they took off, Timmy looked out the window and saw the clouds below. He knew it was going to be a great vacation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls in her room. One day, her mommy came in and said, "Lily, we need to clean your room. It's not normal to have toys all over the floor." + +Lily didn't want to clean her room, but she knew she had to. She started picking up her toys and putting them away in their proper places. Her mommy said, "Good job, Lily! You are matching all of your toys with their friends." + +Lily smiled and continued cleaning until her room was spotless. She was proud of herself for doing a good job. Her mommy said, "Now your room looks normal again. Let's go play outside!" And they went outside to have fun in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzzy. Buzzy lived in a hive with his family and friends. One day, Buzzy found a big, shiny key. He wanted to see what it unlocked, so he flew around with it in his tiny bee hands. + +After a while, Buzzy found a big, wooden box. He tried the key and it unlocked the box! Inside, he found lots of sweet, delicious honey. But, the honey was spoiled and made Buzzy feel sick. + +Buzzy learned that sometimes things that look good on the outside can be spoiled on the inside. He flew back to his hive and told his family and friends about his adventure. They all agreed that it was better to stick to their own honey, which was always fresh and yummy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bicycle around the park. One day, her bicycle broke and she fell down. Her mom came running and helped her up. Lily started to cry, but then her mom made a funny face and Lily started to laugh. Her mom said they would go get the bicycle fixed so she could ride it again. Lily was so happy that she stopped crying and laughed all the way to the bike shop. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild hippo who lived by a river. Every day, he would take a long nap in the sun. One day, he woke up and realized he was late for a party with his friends. He had to hurry! + +The hippo ran as fast as he could, but he was so big and heavy that he couldn't move very quickly. He knew he had to find a way to get to the party on time. Suddenly, he saw a tree that had fallen across the river. He had an idea! + +The hippo climbed up onto the tree and started to balance on it. He wobbled and almost fell off, but he kept going. Finally, he made it to the other side of the river and arrived at the party just in time. All his friends cheered and clapped for him. From then on, the hippo knew that sometimes, when you're in a hurry, you have to be brave and try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park. One day, she saw a fancy swing and wanted to try it. But she was too small to buckle herself in. + +A kind lady saw her struggling and asked, "Do you need help?" + +Lily nodded and the lady buckled her in. "Thank you," Lily said with a smile. + +As she swung back and forth, she felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. "This is so much fun!" she exclaimed. + +The lady smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Swinging is one of my favorite things to do too." + +Lily swung for a while longer before saying goodbye and running off to play on the slide. She couldn't wait to come back and swing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, she wanted to watch her favorite show but the network was not working. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, the TV is not working. Can you fix it?" Her mommy tried to fix it but it still didn't work. Lily was sad and said, "I want to watch my show. Can you fix it again?" + +Suddenly, her little brother came and pinched her. Lily got angry and said, "Why did you do that? That hurts!" Her brother said sorry and gave her a hug. Lily felt better but still wanted to watch her show. Her mommy said, "I'm sorry, Lily. We can't fix it right now. Maybe we can watch something else or play a game instead." Lily felt a little ashamed for getting upset and said, "Okay, mommy. Let's play a game together." And they all played together happily. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and the slide, but soon Lily got hungry. Her mommy said they could get a snack from the ice cream truck. + +Lily was excited to get a snack, but when they got to the truck, the ice cream man was very mean. He gave them a terrible ice cream cone that tasted yucky. Lily didn't like it at all. + +Later that day, Lily started feeling sick. Her tummy hurt and she had a fever. Her mommy took her to the doctor, but it was too late. Lily had gotten very sick from the terrible snack and had to stay in the hospital for a long time. She learned that it's important to be careful about what snacks you eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Yesterday, she was very eager to go to the park with her mommy. She put on her favorite dress, but it didn't fit her anymore. So, her mommy helped her find a new dress that fit just right. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a big tree with lots of pretty flowers. She was eager to pick some, so she ran over to it. But as she reached up to grab the flowers, she slipped and fell. Her mommy rushed over to help her, but Lily had hurt her leg badly. + +Sadly, they had to go to the hospital where the doctor said that Lily's leg was broken. She had to wear a cast for many weeks and couldn't go to the park anymore. Lily was sad that her fun day turned out so bad. But she knew that one day, she would be able to run and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, while she was playing with her dolls, she heard a bird singing outside her window. She stopped playing and listened carefully to the beautiful sound. + +Lily was very alert and curious about the bird. She wanted to see it and play with it. So, she went outside and looked for the bird. After a few minutes, she found it sitting on a tree branch. She was so happy to see it and started playing with it by making funny noises. + +The bird was happy too and started singing again. Lily listened to its beautiful song and danced around with joy. From that day on, Lily always listened carefully for the bird's song and played with it whenever she could. She was always alert for any new sounds or animals to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pet parrot named Polly. Polly was perfect because she had beautiful feathers and could say "hello" and "goodbye". + +One day, Lily took Polly outside to play. But then Polly flew away! Lily was sad because she didn't have her perfect parrot anymore. + +But then, something amazing happened. Polly came back! Lily was so happy to have her perfect parrot back with her. From that day on, she made sure to always keep a close eye on Polly so she wouldn't fly away again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Rose. Rose was very fast and loved to run around outside. One day, Lily and Rose went to the park to play. They ran around and played on the swings and slides. + +After a while, Lily started to question Rose. "Why are you so fast?" she asked. Rose smiled and said, "I just love to run and play!" Lily thought that was a good answer and they continued to play together. + +As the sun started to set, their mom called out to them that it was time to go home. Lily and Rose were tired but happy from their fun day at the park. They held hands and walked home together, excited to tell their mom about all the fun they had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, but one day he wanted to play with his friend's toy truck. He asked his friend if he could lend him the truck, but his friend was being stubborn and said no. + +Timmy was sad, but then he remembered that his dad had built him an igloo in the backyard. Timmy invited his friend to play in the igloo instead, and they had so much fun together. Timmy's friend even forgot about the toy truck and didn't mind lending it to Timmy the next time they played together. From that day on, they always had fun in the igloo and shared their toys with each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse. The small mouse lived in a cozy hole in the wall. One day, the small mouse saw a yummy dish of cheese on the kitchen counter. The small mouse wanted the cheese so much, but it knew it was wrong to steal. + +The small mouse thought and thought, but it couldn't resist the temptation. So, it quickly ran to the kitchen counter and stole a small piece of cheese. The small mouse was so happy and satisfied. + +But, the small mouse soon realized that stealing was not a good thing to do. It felt guilty and sad. From that day on, the small mouse promised never to steal again and always do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles, very much. One day, Timmy and Mr. Snuggles went on an adventure to the park. They had so much fun playing on the swings and going down the slide. + +But then, it started to rain. Timmy was sad because he didn't want Mr. Snuggles to get wet. "Don't worry, Timmy," said a kind lady. "I have a dependable umbrella to keep you both dry." Timmy was happy and thanked the lady. + +After the rain stopped, Timmy and Mr. Snuggles went home. Timmy's mom asked him how his day was. "It was great! We went to the park and a nice lady helped us stay dry with her umbrella. Mr. Snuggles is very valuable to me and I don't want him to get wet." Timmy's mom smiled and gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but she had a hard time finding them. Her mommy told her to look for them in the bookcase. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a book she didn't recognize. She picked it up and looked at the cover. It was a fairytale book! She was so excited to read it. + +Lily's mommy came into the room and saw her daughter holding the fairytale book. She was happy that Lily recognized it and said, "That's one of my favorites!" Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max loved to eat bananas. He would climb up the trees to find the ripest ones. One day, Max met a bird named Bella. Bella could whistle very well. Max was amazed and asked, "Can you teach me how to whistle, Bella?" + +Bella replied, "Sure, Max! It's easy! Just pucker up your lips and blow." + +Max tried and tried, but he couldn't whistle. He felt sad and said, "I wish I could whistle like you, Bella. I feel so modest." + +Bella comforted Max and said, "Don't worry, Max. You are still a great monkey. You can climb trees and find the best bananas. That's amazing!" Max smiled and felt better. From that day on, Max and Bella became good friends and would often whistle and eat bananas together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. One day, Max ran away from home and Lily couldn't find him. She looked for him everywhere but he was nowhere to be found. Lily was sad and cried a lot. She asked her mommy and daddy to help her search for Max. + +Days went by and there was still no sign of Max. Lily was suffering because she missed him so much. She felt like a part of her was missing. Her parents told her to not give up and keep looking for Max. So, they continued their search, but it was slow and tiring. + +Finally, after a few more days of searching, they found Max! He was hiding in a bush in the park. Lily was overjoyed and hugged Max tightly. She was so happy that she had found him. From that day on, she made sure to always keep an eye on Max so he wouldn't run away again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with cardboard boxes and make forts. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Hi Timmy, what are you doing?" asked Billy. + +"I'm making a fort out of cardboard boxes. Do you want to help me?" Timmy replied. + +"Sure, that sounds jolly fun!" exclaimed Billy. + +Together they added more boxes to the fort and made it bigger. They even made a little window to peek out of. + +"This fort is amazing! We should invite our other friends to come play in it," said Billy. + +"Great idea! Let's go ask them," replied Timmy. + +And so, Timmy and Billy went to invite their friends to come play in their jolly fort made of cardboard boxes. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved cars. He had a toy motor car that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's toy car, but Timmy didn't want to share. They started to quarrel and shout at each other. + +Timmy's mom heard the noise and came to see what was happening. She saw that they were having a tough time sharing the toy car. She suggested that they take turns playing with it. Timmy and Billy agreed and they had a lot of fun playing together. + +After playing for a while, Timmy's mom asked them if they were hungry. They both said yes, so she made them some sandwiches. While they ate, they talked about how much fun they had playing together. Timmy realized that sharing was more fun than playing alone. From that day on, they always shared the toy car and never quarreled again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look out the window and see the birds flying in the sky. One day, her mommy showed her a calendar with pictures of different animals on it. Lily thought it was so cool! + +Later that day, Lily's mommy made some sweet cookies for her to eat. Lily loved how they tasted and said, "These cookies are so sweet!" She ate them all up and asked for more. Her mommy smiled and said, "Maybe tomorrow, Lily." + +Before going to bed, Lily looked at the calendar again and pointed to the picture of a bunny. She said, "I want to see a bunny tomorrow, mommy." Her mommy promised to take her to the park to look for bunnies the next day. Lily went to sleep happy, dreaming of sweet cookies and bunnies. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Jack and Jill. They lived in a humble house with their mom and dad. One day, their mom made some cookies and asked Jack to taste them. + +Jack took a bite of the cookie and said, "Yum, this tastes delicious!" Jill wanted to taste the cookie too, but Jack said, "No, these are mine." + +Jill was sad and said, "But we're twins, we should share everything." Jack realized he was being selfish and said, "You're right, let's share the cookies together." + +From that day on, Jack and Jill always shared everything with each other. They learned that being humble and sharing with others is important. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with an ugly roof. One day, she asked her mom, "Mommy, why is our roof so ugly?" Her mom replied, "I don't know, Lily. Maybe we can count how many tiles are on the roof and see if that's why it looks ugly." + +So, Lily and her mom went outside and counted all the tiles on the roof. They found out that there were a lot of tiles missing, which made the roof look ugly. Lily's mom said, "We need to fix the roof so it doesn't look ugly anymore." Lily replied, "Yes, let's fix it so our house looks pretty again!" + +And so, they called a handyman to fix the roof. After a few days, the roof was fixed and it looked beautiful. Lily was happy and said, "Now our house looks pretty again! Thank you, Mommy!" Her mom replied, "You're welcome, Lily. It's always good to count and see what needs to be fixed." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who liked to skip around the forest. One day, the bunny saw a vine in front of him. He thought it would be fun to play with, so he started to hop over it. But as he was hopping, he accidentally got tangled up in the vine. He tried to wiggle free, but he couldn't. + +The bunny started to get scared because he couldn't move. Just then, a gentle deer came by and saw the bunny in trouble. The deer carefully untangled the bunny from the vine and helped him get free. The bunny was so happy and grateful to the deer for helping him. + +From that day on, the bunny was more careful when he skipped around the forest. And whenever he saw a vine, he remembered to be gentle and not get tangled up again. +One day, a young boy named Timmy was playing with his toys in the park. Suddenly, he fell and hurt his knee. His mom saw him crying and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" + +"I fell down and it hurts," Timmy replied. + +His mom said, "Let's go to the hospital. They have an ambulance that can take us there." + +The ambulance arrived quickly and the kind paramedic included Timmy's favorite stuffed animal in the ride. Timmy felt better knowing his toy was with him. At the hospital, the doctor took care of Timmy's knee and he felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a pit in the ground. It was big and deep. + +Lily's brother, Jack, came outside to play with her. "What is that?" Jack asked, pointing to the pit. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Let's look inside." + +They both peered into the pit and saw something disgusting. "Ew, what is that?" Jack said. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "But we shouldn't touch it." + +Just then, their mom came outside. "What are you two doing?" she asked. + +"We found a pit," Lily said. "But there's something disgusting inside." + +Their mom looked inside the pit and saw the disgusting thing too. "Let's cover it up and forget about it," she said. + +Lily and Jack agreed and they covered the pit with dirt. They never found out what was inside, but they were happy to have solved the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially lollipops. One day, her mom gave her two lollipops, one was red and one was blue. Lily thought they were both yummy, but she wanted to save one for later. + +Lily put the red lollipop in her pocket and went outside to play. While playing, she fell and hurt her arm. She cried and her mom came to help her. Her mom saw the red lollipop in her pocket and said, "Oh no, Lily! The red lollipop matches your blood on your arm! You can't eat it now." + +Lily felt sad, but she understood. She realized that sometimes it's better to wait and save things for later, instead of doing everything at once. From that day on, Lily learned to be patient and not to waste things. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Coco. Coco liked to dig tunnels in the dirt. One day, Coco found a rough stone in the ground. Coco tried to dig around the stone, but it was too big. Coco asked his friends, the mice, for help. + +The mice said they would help, but only if Coco shared his carrots with them. Coco agreed and the mice started to rub the stone with their tiny paws. After a while, the stone started to move and they found a secret tunnel. + +Coco and the mice went inside the tunnel, but soon they heard a loud noise. It was a big bad wolf! The wolf wanted to eat them, but Coco had an idea. He took his rough carrot and rubbed it on the wolf's nose. The wolf sneezed and ran away. Coco and his friends were safe and they continued to explore the secret tunnel. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a big shield. He loved his shield very much. Every day, he would polish his shield to make it shiny and clean. + +One day, Tom met a girl named Sue. Sue was playing with a ball. Tom wanted to play with Sue, but Sue was being rude. She did not want to share her ball with Tom. Tom felt sad. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He showed Sue his shiny shield. Sue liked the shield and wanted to play with it. Tom said, "I will share my shield if you share your ball." Sue agreed, and they played together. They became good friends and learned to share with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom told her, "Lucy, we need to cook the potatoes before they spoil." + +Lucy knew that to spoil meant the potatoes would go bad. She didn't want that to happen. So, she helped her mom wash the potatoes and put them in a big pot. While they cooked, Lucy asked her mom, "What will happen if the potatoes spoil?" + +Her mom said, "If the potatoes spoil, they will smell bad and we can't eat them." Lucy didn't want that to happen. She wanted her family to enjoy the yummy potatoes. + +After the potatoes were cooked, Lucy and her mom put them on the table. The family sat down to eat. They all loved the potatoes and thanked Lucy for her help. Because of Lucy's help, the potatoes didn't spoil, and everyone was happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big gear in his toy box. He was very excited to play with it. He showed it to his mom and asked, "Mom, what can I do with this gear?" + +His mom thought for a moment and said, "You can mix it with your other toys and make a high tower!" Tim liked this idea and started to build. + +Tim put the gear on the floor and added more toys on top. He made the tower very high. He was so happy to see his tower grow taller and taller. His mom watched and clapped her hands, saying, "Good job, Tim!" + +At last, the tower was as high as Tim could reach. He looked at his mom and said, "Mom, I did it! I mixed the gear and made a high tower!" His mom hugged him and said, "Yes, you did! You are very smart, Tim!" + +From that day on, Tim loved to mix his toys and build high towers with the gear. He was proud of his new skill and always had fun playing with his toy gear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to be creative. She would draw, paint, and make fun things with her toys. One day, Lily saw a big lollipop in the store. It was so colorful! She asked her mom, "Can I have the lollipop, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, but you have to finish your lunch first." Lily was happy and couldn't wait to eat her lollipop. She quickly ate her lunch and then her mom gave her the big, colorful lollipop. + +As Lily walked with her lollipop, she saw a small bird. The bird was sad because it couldn't find a place to settle. Lily wanted to help the bird. She used her creative mind and built a little nest with sticks and leaves. The bird was so happy to have a place to settle. Lily felt good about helping the bird, and she enjoyed her lollipop even more. +Once upon a time, there was a mill by a big river. The mill was very dirty. The people who worked there did not like it. They wanted a clean and comfortable place to work. One day, a nice lady came to the mill. She saw the dirty mill and said, "This is not good. We need to clean it." + +The people who worked at the mill were happy. They all worked together to clean the mill. They swept the floor, washed the walls, and made everything look nice. The mill was now clean and comfortable. The people were very happy. + +But, there was a big rat who lived in the mill. The rat did not like the clean mill. He liked the dirty mill. The rat said, "I will make the mill dirty again!" The people were sad and worried. They did not want the rat to make the mill dirty again. The nice lady had an idea. She said, "We will get a cat to chase the rat away!" They got a big cat, and the cat chased the rat away. The mill stayed clean and comfortable, and everyone was happy. +Once there was a blue bird named Bob. He liked to fly and play with his friends. One day, Bob saw a big book on the ground. It had many pages inside. He wanted to see what was on the pages. + +Bob tried to open the book, but it was too big for him. He asked his friend, the ant, to help him. The ant was very strong and could open the book. They saw a picture of a magic plant that could heal. They wanted to find it. + +Bob and the ant went on a long trip to find the magic plant. They knew it would help their friends if they got hurt. After many days, they found the plant. They took it back home and showed their friends. Now, if any of their friends got hurt, the magic plant could heal them. Bob and the ant were heroes. +Once upon a time, in a small home, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy with numbers on it. He loved to spin the toy and see which number it stopped on. One day, Tim saw an unknown number on his toy. He did not know what it meant, but he felt it was something special. + +Tim showed his mom the unknown number on his toy. She smiled and said, "That number means something good will happen soon. Keep spinning the toy and see what happens." Tim felt excited and went back to spinning his toy, hoping for the special thing to happen. + +Days went by, and Tim kept spinning his toy with the unknown number. One sunny day, as Tim spun the toy, his dad came home with a big surprise. It was a new bike for Tim! He was so happy. The unknown number on his toy had brought him the special thing he was waiting for. From that day on, Tim knew that good things come to those who believe in the magic of unknown numbers. +One day, a big, proud cat wanted to travel far away. He walked and walked until he saw a tall tower. The cat wanted to climb the tower to see the whole world. + +When the cat tried to climb, a little bird came and said, "You cannot climb my tower!" The cat was sad and asked, "Why not?" The bird said, "You are too big and heavy. You will break it!" + +The cat did not want to break the tower, but he still wanted to see the whole world. So, the proud cat and the little bird made a plan. The bird flew up high and told the cat what he saw. The cat was happy, and they both became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a brave player. He loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he found a big ice block. He wanted to see what was inside it. + +The brave player tried to make the ice melt. He used the hot sun to help him. He sat with the ice block all day. Slowly, the ice began to melt. The player was excited to see what was inside. + +But as the ice melted, water went everywhere. The brave player's toys got wet and broke. He was sad that his toys were gone. The ice block was empty. The brave player learned that sometimes, it's better to leave things alone. +One day, a big ship was on its way to the port. The ship had to move fast because it had many things to give to the people. The sun was shining, and the sea was calm. The ship was happy because it wanted to help the people. + +But then, a bad storm came. The wind blew hard, and the rain fell. The ship had to move very carefully because the sea was angry. The ship was scared, but it knew that it had to be brave. It wanted to reach the port and give the people what they needed. + +The ship fought the bad storm and kept moving. It was very hard, but the ship did not give up. Finally, the storm went away, and the sea was calm again. The ship moved to the port and gave the people all the things they needed. The people were happy, and the ship was proud. +Once upon a time, a pretty girl named Lily lived in a small house. Lily loved lollipops. She had many lollipops in all colors and flavors. Her favorite lollipop was a big, red one. + +One day, Lily went to the park. She took her big, red lollipop with her. She sat on the grass and looked at the sun. The sun started to rise in the sky. The sky was very pretty, just like Lily's lollipop. + +As the sun rose higher, Lily's lollipop started to melt. She quickly ate her lollipop before it was all gone. The sun, the pretty sky, and the sweet lollipop made Lily very happy. She went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her big red ball. Every day, she would go outside and bounce the ball up and down. She liked the way it went high in the sky and then came back down. + +One sunny day, Lily saw a big blackboard in her yard. She thought it would be fun to draw on it. So, she took her colorful chalk and started to draw. She drew a big sun, a green tree, and a blue bird. Lily was very happy with her drawing. + +Lily's mommy came outside and saw the pretty picture on the blackboard. She smiled and said, "What a beautiful drawing, Lily!" Lily felt proud and started to bounce her red ball again. She played and drew all day long, having lots of fun in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a fast ant named Tim. Tim lived in a little cell in the ground. He had many friends who lived with him. + +One day, Tim and his friends decided to have a race. They wanted to see who was the fastest. They lined up and started to run as fast as they could. Tim was very fast and he was ahead of all his friends. + +As Tim ran, he saw a funny bug. The bug made him laugh. He laughed so much that he stopped running. His friends passed him, but Tim didn't care. He was happy to laugh and have fun with the funny bug. In the end, they all had a great day. +One day, a little octopus named Ollie was playing in the sea. Ollie loved to crawl on the sandy floor and look for shells. While crawling, Ollie saw a dirty rock. He thought it was a big shell, so he went closer to look at it. + +As Ollie got near, the dirty rock spoke! "Hello, little octopus," said the rock. Ollie was very surprised. He didn't know rocks could talk. "Hi, I'm Ollie," he said to the rock. "Why are you so dirty?" + +The rock smiled and said, "I'm not a rock, I'm a turtle! My name is Timmy. I'm dirty because I was playing in the mud." Ollie laughed and said, "I like to play in the mud too!" Timmy and Ollie became good friends. + +From that day on, Ollie and Timmy played together every day. They would crawl on the sandy floor, play in the mud, and look for shells. They were the best of friends, and they had lots of fun in the sea. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a poor cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her ball. One day, she saw a big number on the ball. The number was "3". Kitty did not know what it meant, but she thought it was special. + +Kitty played with her ball all day. She would run, jump, and sometimes stumble while playing. She was very happy. But then, the ball went under a big chair. Kitty tried to get it, but she could not reach it. She felt sad and missed her ball with the number "3" on it. + +The next day, Kitty found a long stick. She had an idea. She used the stick to reach the ball under the chair. When she got the ball, she was so happy! Kitty learned that even when things are hard, she can find a way to make them better. And the number "3" on the ball reminded her that she was smart and could solve problems. +Once upon a time, in a big brown house, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia had a toy, a small rocket that she loved very much. One day, Mia saw her friend Tom playing with the same rocket. She felt sad because she thought the rocket belonged to her. + +Mia went to Tom and said, "That rocket belongs to me!" Tom looked at Mia and said, "No, it belongs to me. My mom gave it to me." Mia and Tom were both upset and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Mia's mom came and told them a story about the universe. She said, "In the universe, there are many stars and planets. They all share the same space and live together happily. Just like the stars and planets, you can both share the rocket and play together." + +Mia and Tom listened to her mom and decided to share the rocket. They played together and had lots of fun. They learned that sharing is caring and that they can be happy when they play together. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to sleep all day in the warm kitchen. The kitchen was his favorite place because it was always cozy and it smelled like yummy food. + +One day, Whiskers saw a little mouse in the kitchen. The mouse said, "Hello, Whiskers! Do you want to play with me?" Whiskers was feeling lazy, but he thought playing with the mouse could be fun. So, he agreed to play. + +Whiskers and the mouse played a game of hide and seek. When it was Whiskers' turn to hide, he found a secret spot behind the big fridge. The mouse looked everywhere but could not find Whiskers. Finally, Whiskers came out from his hiding spot and said, "Here I am!" They both laughed and played until they were tired. From that day on, Whiskers and the mouse became good friends, and Whiskers was not so lazy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a blue dog named Max. Max was not feeling well. He was sad and did not want to play. Max's friend, Tim, saw that Max was not happy. Tim said, "Max, let's go to the veterinarian. They will make you feel better." + +So, Max and Tim went to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a kind lady who loved animals. She looked at Max and said, "Max, I see what is making you feel bad. I will give you some medicine, and you will feel better soon." + +Max took the medicine from the veterinarian. After a few days, Max was feeling much better. He was happy and wanted to play again. Tim was happy too, and they played together all day. Max was glad that Tim had helped him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was troubled because he did not know what a tornado was. He asked his mom, "What is a tornado?" His mom said, "It is a big wind that can make things fly in the air." + +One day, Tim saw dark clouds in the sky. He was scared and thought, "Is this a tornado?" He ran to his mom and said, "I guess there is a tornado outside!" His mom looked at the sky and said, "No, it is just a storm. We are safe." + +Tim felt better knowing that it was not a tornado. He learned that it is important to ask questions when he is troubled. From that day on, whenever Tim did not know something, he would guess and ask his mom for help. +Once upon a time, there was a messy boy named Tim. Tim liked to play in the dirt all day. He had a rake and would use it to make big piles of dirt. + +One day, Tim found a little bug in the dirt. Tim thought it was fun to pinch the bug. The bug did not like it and was very sad. The bug had many friends who lived in the dirt too. + +The bug's friends did not like what Tim did. They wanted to teach Tim a lesson. So, the next time Tim played with his rake, the bugs came out of the dirt. They pinched Tim all over. Tim was sad and hurt. He cried and went home. From that day on, Tim never pinched a bug again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved chocolate more than anything in the world. He wanted to be successful and serve chocolate to all his friends. + +One day, Tom found a big chocolate store. He went inside and saw many kinds of chocolate. There was a nice lady who worked there. She taught Tom how to make and serve the best chocolate. + +Tom worked hard and learned fast. Soon, he was very good at making chocolate. He was successful and happy. He served chocolate to all his friends, and they loved it too. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big bald man. He was very nice and liked to hug. One day, he went for a walk in the park. The sun was bright and the birds were singing. + +As he walked, he saw a sign. The sign had a picture of a teddy bear on it. The bald man felt happy when he saw the teddy bear. He wanted to hug the teddy bear. + +The bald man followed the sign and found a big box. Inside the box, there were many teddy bears. The bald man hugged all the teddy bears. He was very happy. The end. +One day, a group of friends went to play outside. They were very happy. But soon, a thick fog came. They could not see each other. They were upset. + +The friends wanted to unite and play together again. They thought of a plan. They called out to each other. They listened to the voices and walked slowly. The friends found each other in the fog. They were happy to be together again. + +But the fog was still there. They wanted to play without the fog. They thought of a new plan. They held hands and walked together. They found their way back home. The fog went away, and they could play outside again. They were very happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a big fence around his yard. The fence was very dull and old. Tim wanted to make the fence pretty. + +Tim saw his mom and said, "Mom, can we order paint to make the fence pretty?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. We can order paint to make the fence pretty." + +They ordered the paint and it came in a big box. Tim and his mom painted the fence together. They made the dull fence bright and pretty. Tim was very happy to see the pretty fence. +Once upon a time, there was a silly cat named Tim. Tim loved to play with a big ball of metal. One day, Tim saw a big dog that wanted to play with him. But Tim was scared of the big dog, so he ran away and hid. + +Tim hid behind a tree and watched the big dog. The big dog found the metal ball and started to play with it. Tim wanted his metal ball back, but he was still scared. He thought, "If I quit being scared, I can get my metal ball back." + +So, Tim took a deep breath and walked up to the big dog. The dog looked at Tim and wagged its tail. Tim realized the big dog just wanted to be friends. They played with the metal ball together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim and the big dog were best friends, and Tim never felt scared again. +Once there was a big bug. The bug was very envious. He wanted to play with the kids. But the kids did not allow the bug to play with them. + +One day, the bug saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad. The bug asked, "Why are you sad?" Lily said, "I have no friends. No one wants to play with me." + +The bug felt sad for Lily. He said, "I will be your friend. We can play together." Lily was happy. She allowed the bug to play with her. They became best friends and played every day. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Tom. Tom was a big, strong man who loved to help people. He was very independent, which means he could do many things on his own. + +One day, Tom went to a park to play. He saw a big slide and wanted to try it. He climbed up the steps and sat at the top of the slide. With a big smile on his face, he slid down the slide. Whee! It was so much fun! + +After playing on the slide, Tom saw a little girl who was scared to slide. Tom walked over and held her hand. Together, they climbed the steps and slid down the slide. The little girl was so happy! She learned to be independent like Tom and they played on the slide all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to hug her teddy bear. One day, Mia's teddy bear got dirty. It fell in a big mud puddle. Mia was very sad. + +Mia's mommy saw her sad face. She wanted to help. Mommy had an idea. She got a thermometer to check if the water was warm. Mia and mommy would wash teddy bear together. + +They put teddy bear in the warm water. Mia hugged teddy bear tight. They washed teddy bear until it was not dirty anymore. Mia was happy again. Mommy, Mia, and teddy bear hugged each other. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim wanted to travel. He put on his red hat and said goodbye to his mom and dad. He walked down the street, past the big tree, and to the park. + +In the park, Tim saw a game. Kids were playing and trying to get a good score. Tim wanted to play too. He waited for his turn, then kicked the ball. The ball went very far, and Tim got a high score. He was happy. + +But then, a big dog came running up to Tim. The dog was loud and fast. Tim felt frightened. He ran back home to his mom and dad. They hugged him and made him feel safe. Tim learned that it was fun to travel, but it was also nice to be back home with his family. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to search for new colors to paint with. One hot day, she went outside to look for new colors. + +As she walked, she saw a pretty butterfly. The butterfly had many colors on its wings. Lily said, "Hello, butterfly! I like your colors. Can you help me find more colors to paint with?" + +The butterfly nodded and flew away. Lily followed it. They searched together and found many colors. They found red flowers, green leaves, and blue sky. They even found a yellow sun. + +Lily thanked the butterfly and went home. She painted a beautiful picture with all the new colors she found. She showed her painting to her mom and dad. They were so proud of her. And Lily was happy because she had a great adventure and made new friends. +Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a big bear. This bear loved to eat all kinds of food. He would eat sweet honey and sour berries. One day, he found a big bag of food in the forest. + +The bear wanted to know how much the bag of food weighed. He put it on a big rock to see if it was heavy or light. The bag was very heavy! The bear was happy because he knew there was a lot of food inside. + +The bear took the heavy bag back to his home in the land. He ate and ate until he was full. He shared the sour berries with his friends, the birds and the squirrels. They all had a great feast and were very happy. +One day, a big crane wanted to organize his toys. He thought it was a boring job, but he knew it had to be done. He started by putting all the cars in one place, and all the balls in another place. + +Next, the crane moved his stuffed animals to a nice, cozy spot. He was happy to see his toys looking nice and neat. But then, he saw a toy he had never seen before. It was a small, red car. + +The crane played with the new car all day long. He forgot all about the boring job of organizing his toys. In the end, he was happy he found a new toy to play with, and he learned that sometimes, doing a boring job can lead to something fun. +One day, a clumsy dog named Bobo went to sleep. He was very tired after playing all day. Bobo had a big bed that was wide and soft. + +In the morning, Bobo started to wake up. The sun was shining through the window. Bobo was happy because it was a new day to play and have fun. + +Bobo jumped out of his wide bed and went outside. He was so clumsy that he tripped on a toy, but he just laughed and kept going. Bobo had a great day playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little goat. He lived in a small farm with his family. The little goat had rough fur that was not soft like the other goats. He felt sad because he was different. + +One day, the little goat went to the market with his mom. At the market, he saw another goat with soft fur. The other goat laughed at him and said, "Your fur is so rough!" The little goat felt embarrass and ran away. + +The little goat's mom saw what happened and hugged him. She told him, "It's okay to be different. Your rough fur makes you special." The little goat learned that he should be proud of who he is, and not let others make him feel bad. And from that day on, the little goat was happy with his rough fur. The moral value of this story is that we should be proud of who we are and not let others make us feel bad about ourselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little spirit named Boo. Boo loved to play and search for fun things. One day, Boo went to the park to find new friends. + +Boo saw a little girl named Lily. "Hi, I am Boo!" said the spirit. "Do you want to play with me?" Lily looked at Boo and smiled. "Yes, I want to play with you, Boo!" said Lily. They played all day and had lots of fun. + +As the sun went down, Lily started to feel scared. "Boo, I need to go home. I don't feel safe in the dark," said Lily. Boo wanted to help Lily feel safe. So, the spirit used its magic to light the way home. Lily felt safe and happy with Boo by her side. They became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Tom. He had a big house, many toys, and a long string. One day, Tom saw a little girl named Sue playing outside. Sue had a small doll, but it was missing an arm. + +Tom walked up to Sue and said, "Hi, I have a long string. Do you want to play with it?" Sue looked at the string and then at her doll. She shrugged and said, "Okay, but can you help me fix my doll too?" + +Tom nodded and took the string. He tied the doll's arm back on with the string. Sue smiled and thanked Tom. They played together all day and became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a pretty tree. The tree had many ornaments on it. One day, a little boy named Tim saw a special ornament. It was red and shiny. He wanted to touch it. + +Tim tried to reach the ornament, but it was too high. He was not successful. He felt sad. Tim's big sister, Sarah, saw him and wanted to help. She knew they had to remove the ornament, but they needed a plan. + +Sarah got a chair and stood on it. She was now tall enough to reach the ornament. She carefully removed the ornament from the tree. Tim was very happy. They both felt successful. They put the ornament in a safe place, so they could look at it together. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a deaf boy named Tom. Tom had many friends who liked to play with him. They all believed that Tom was very brave. + +One day, Tom and his friends found a stick. They thought it was a great weapon for their play. They took turns using the stick to fight pretend monsters. + +Tom was very good at fighting the monsters with the stick. His friends cheered and clapped for him. They all believed that Tom was the best monster fighter in the village. Tom was very happy, and so were his friends. They played together every day, and they always believed in each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy loved to sing. Every day, he sang happy songs to his friends. One day, while singing, Billy felt sick. His throat hurt, and he could not sing anymore. + +Billy's friend, Tommy the turtle, saw that Billy was sad. Tommy said, "Why are you sad, Billy?" Billy told Tommy that he was sick and could not sing. Tommy wanted to help his friend feel better. + +Tommy went to find a tasty pill to help Billy's throat. He gave the pill to Billy and said, "Take this, it will make you feel better." Billy took the pill, and soon his throat felt better. Billy was so happy that he started to sing again. All of Billy's friends joined in, and they sang happy songs together. +Once upon a time, in a small nation, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to jog every day. One day, while jogging, he met a big dog. The dog was bad and wanted to take Tim's toy. + +Tim was scared of the bad dog, but he did not want to lose his toy. He thought of a plan. Tim started to jog very fast. The bad dog tried to catch him, but Tim was too fast. + +In the end, Tim got away from the bad dog and saved his toy. He went back home and told his mom about his adventure. Tim's mom was very happy that he was safe. From that day on, Tim always jogged with his friends, so the bad dog could not scare him again. +Once upon a time, a girl named Mia wanted to build something big. She thought and thought. Then, she had a great idea. Mia wanted to build a shop. She wanted her shop to be famous. + +Mia asked her friends to help her build the shop. They all said yes. They worked hard together. They used wood, nails, and paint. The shop was pretty and colorful. + +When the shop was done, Mia and her friends were very happy. They sold toys, candy, and clothes. People came from all around to see the famous shop. Mia and her friends had a lot of fun, and they were proud of their shop. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named Tim. Tim had a little eraser that he valued a lot. It was his favorite toy. He played with it every day. + +One day, Tim took his eraser to the park. He played with it on the slide and the swing. He was very happy. But then, a big wind came and blew the eraser out of his hand. + +Tim tried to catch the eraser, but he could not. The wind took it far away. Tim was very sad. He looked for his eraser all day, but he could not find it. + +That night, Tim went to bed still feeling sad. He missed his eraser a lot. The next day, he looked for it again, but it was gone forever. Tim never found his eraser, and he never felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a small cube. The cube was very anxious because it had no friends. It was sad and wanted to play with someone. + +One day, the cube saw a little girl. She was playing with her toys but she was missing a cube to make her tower. The anxious cube wanted to help and be her friend. So, the cube rolled over to the girl and said, "Can I lend you a hand?" + +The little girl was happy and said, "Yes, please! I need a cube for my tower." She took the cube and put it on her tower. The tower was now complete, and the girl was very excited. The cube was happy too, because it had made a friend. + +From that day on, the little girl and the cube were best friends. They played together every day, and the cube was not anxious anymore. The cube had found a friend and a home, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a clumsy boy named Tim went to the subway with his mom. They needed to pack a bag for a fun trip to grandma's house. Tim was very excited and could not wait to see grandma. + +As they walked to the subway, Tim saw a big dog. "Woof, woof!" said the dog. "Hi doggy!" Tim said with a big smile. "Be careful, Tim," said mom. "We don't want you to fall and drop the bag." + +At the subway, they got on the train. Tim held the bag tight so he would not be clumsy. He looked out the window and saw many cars and people. "Mom, look at all the cars!" Tim said. "Yes, Tim, there are so many!" mom replied. + +Finally, they got to grandma's house. Tim ran to grandma and gave her a big hug. They unpacked the bag and had a great time. Tim was happy he did not drop the bag and could not wait for more trips with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bobby. Bobby liked to play in the sunshine all day long. One day, Bobby saw a big tree with red fruit. Bobby thought it would be fun to eat the fruit, but his mommy told him not to. She said it was foolish to eat fruit from a tree they did not know. + +One day, Bobby's mommy had to leave to find food for them. Bobby was alone in the nest. He looked at the big tree with the red fruit again. He thought about what his mommy said, but he wanted to try it anyway. + +Bobby flew to the big tree and ate some red fruit. But when he ate it, he felt sick. Bobby knew he was foolish to not listen to his mommy. Just then, his mommy came back and saw him feeling sick. She knew what happened and helped Bobby feel better. Bobby promised to listen to his mommy from then on, and they played in the sunshine together. +Once upon a time, there was a big plastic toy. The toy was very ignorant. It did not know how to play with other toys. One day, the toy saw a group of toys playing together. They were having lots of fun. The plastic toy wanted to join them. + +The plastic toy asked the other toys if it could join their game. The other toys said yes. They were very nice. But the ignorant plastic toy did not know how to play the game. The other toys tried to teach the plastic toy, but it did not understand. + +The plastic toy became sad and left the game. The other toys kept playing without it. The ignorant plastic toy stayed alone and never learned how to play with the other toys. It was a bad ending for the plastic toy. +One day, a cat named Tom found a can of tuna. Tom loved to eat tuna. He wanted to save it for later. So, he decided to bury it in the ground. + +Tom went to the garden and dug a hole. He put the can of tuna in the hole. "Now, no one can find my tuna," he said. He covered the hole with dirt. + +Later, Tom came back to get his tuna. But, he saw a dead bird in the garden. "Oh no," said Tom. "I need to bury the bird too." He dug a new hole and put the bird in it. "Now, the bird can rest," he said. Tom felt better and went to eat his tuna. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little gray cat named Mimi. Mimi loved to act and play with her friends. She would pretend to be a lion or a bird, and her friends would laugh and join in the fun. + +One day, Mimi found a big toy store. She saw a beautiful doll with a high price tag. Mimi wanted the doll, but she didn't have any money. She thought about taking the doll without paying the price, but she knew that would be wrong. + +Instead, Mimi decided to act like a good cat and save her money. She did small jobs for her friends and family, like helping them clean up or find their lost toys. Soon, she had saved enough money to buy the doll. Mimi felt happy and proud that she had done the right thing. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be honest and work hard for the things we want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and pretend. One day, Lily wanted to pretend it was raining. She put on her rain boots and raincoat, and went outside. + +As she played, Lily met a boy named Tim. Tim was being rude. He said, "You look silly! It's not raining." Lily felt sad, but she wanted to keep pretending. She said, "I like to pretend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tim thought for a moment, and then he said, "Okay, I will play with you." They both put on their rain boots and raincoats, and pretended it was raining. They jumped in pretend puddles and laughed together. Tim was not rude anymore, and they both had fun playing in the pretend rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very stubborn. She loved to design pretty things. One day, she heard about a big prize for the best design. + +Lily worked very hard to make her design. She asked her friend, Tim, "Do you think I can win the prize?" Tim said, "Yes, I think you can. But you must keep trying and not give up." + +Lily kept trying and did not give up. At last, the day came to show her design. Everyone loved it! They clapped and smiled. Lily won the prize and was very happy. She learned that being stubborn can sometimes be a good thing. +Sara and Tom are hungry. They want to eat something sweet. They see a big book on the shelf. The book has pictures of cakes and pies. Sara and Tom like cakes and pies. + +They take the book and open it. They find a page with a picture of a copper cake. The cake is brown and shiny. It has nuts and chocolate on top. Sara and Tom think the cake looks yummy. + +They go to the kitchen. They find a big bowl, a spoon, some eggs, some flour, some sugar, some butter, some milk, some nuts and some chocolate. They follow the words in the book. They mix the eggs, the flour, the sugar, the butter and the milk in the bowl. They stir with the spoon. They pour the batter in a copper pan. They sprinkle the nuts and the chocolate on top. They put the pan in the oven. They set the timer. + +They wait for the cake to bake. They smell the cake. It smells good. They hear the timer. It beeps. They put on oven mitts. They take the pan out of the oven. They put it on the table. They let the cake cool down. + +They cut the cake. They each take a big slice. They eat the cake. It tastes good. They smile at each other. + +"Did you like the cake?" Sara asks Tom. + +"Yes, I did. It was delicious. Thank you for baking with me," Tom says to Sara. + +"You're welcome. Thank you for helping me. We make a good team," Sara says to Tom. + +They hug each other. They are happy. They are not hungry anymore. They put the book back on the shelf. They wash the dishes. They go to play. +Tim and Anna liked to play in the backyard. They had a lot of toys and games. One day, they found a saw in the shed. It was big and shiny and had sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim said, holding the saw. "We can cut things with it!" + +Anna was not sure. She thought the saw looked dangerous. "I don't think we should play with that," she said. "It might hurt us." + +But Tim was enthusiastic. He wanted to try the saw. He said, "Don't be scared. It will be fun. Let's cut this branch from the tree." + +He put the saw on the branch and started to move it back and forth. The saw made a loud noise and cut the wood. Tim was happy. He said, "See? It's easy. Do you want to try?" + +Anna was curious. She wanted to see how the saw felt. She said, "Okay, let me try." + +She took the saw from Tim and put it on another branch. She moved it back and forth, like Tim did. But she was not careful. She did not hold the saw tight. The saw slipped from her hand and fell on her foot. It cut her foot and made her bleed. She screamed in pain. + +Tim was scared. He dropped the saw and ran to Anna. He saw her foot and the blood. He did not know what to do. He cried, "Anna, Anna, are you okay?" + +Anna did not answer. She was too hurt. She fainted. + +Tim ran to the house and called for help. He said, "Mom, Dad, come quick! Anna is hurt! She played with the saw and cut her foot!" + +Mom and Dad heard Tim and came to the backyard. They saw Anna and the saw and the blood. They were shocked and angry. They said, "What have you done? How could you play with the saw? You are in big trouble!" + +They picked up Anna and took her to the car. They drove to the hospital. They hoped Anna would be okay. They did not talk to Tim. Tim felt bad. He wished he had not played with the saw. He wished he had listened to Anna. He was sorry. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big circle on the grass. It was shiny and had many colors. They wanted to see what it was. + +"Look, Anna, a circle!" Tom said. "Let's go and touch it!" + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. It looks mysterious," Anna said. + +They ran to the circle. Tom was faster than Anna. He reached the circle first. He put his hand on it. He felt a shock. He screamed and stumbled back. + +"Tom, are you OK?" Anna asked. She was scared. + +The circle made a loud noise. It opened like a door. A big monster came out of the circle. It had sharp teeth and claws. It looked angry. It saw Tom and Anna. + +"Hello, little snacks," the monster said. "I'm hungry. Come here!" + +Tom and Anna were very afraid. They tried to run away. But the monster was faster. It caught them and ate them. The monster was happy. It went back to the circle. The circle closed. The park was quiet. Nobody knew what happened to Tom and Anna. The end. +Tim and Sue are twins. They like to play with their dog, Max. Max is big and furry and likes to run and jump. One day, Tim and Sue find a newspaper on the street. They think it is a toy and take it home. + +They show the newspaper to Max. Max thinks it is a snack and starts to chew it. The newspaper makes a lot of noise and mess. Tim and Sue laugh and clap. They think Max is funny and clever. + +But Mom and Dad are not happy. They see the newspaper and get angry. They say the newspaper is not a toy or a snack. They say the newspaper is important and belongs to a wealthy man who lives next door. They say the wealthy man will be mad and want his newspaper back. + +They tell Tim and Sue to wash Max and clean the mess. They say they will go and say sorry to the wealthy man and give him a new newspaper. Tim and Sue feel bad. They did not know they did something wrong. They love Max and do not want him to be dirty or in trouble. + +They take Max to the bathroom and wash him with soap and water. They dry him with a towel and brush his fur. They pick up the pieces of newspaper and put them in the trash. They hug Max and say they are sorry. They hope the wealthy man will not be too mad. They hope he will still be their friend. +Tom loved engines. He had many toys with engines, like cars, trains and planes. He liked to make noises with them and pretend they were going fast. He also liked to watch engines on TV and in books. + +One day, his mom said, "Tom, we are going to see a real engine today. It is a big and loud engine. It is a fire engine. Do you want to come?" Tom was very happy. He said, "Yes, yes, yes! I want to see the fire engine!" + +They got in the car and drove to the fire station. There, they saw a big red fire engine. It had a long ladder, a shiny hose and a loud siren. Tom was amazed. He said, "Wow, wow, wow! Look at the fire engine!" + +A firefighter saw Tom and smiled. He said, "Hello, little boy. Do you like the fire engine? Do you want to come and see it closer?" Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, please! Can I see the fire engine?" + +The firefighter took Tom by the hand and led him to the fire engine. He let Tom sit in the driver's seat, wear a helmet and press a button. The siren went off. Tom laughed. He said, "Beep, beep, beep! I am driving the fire engine!" + +Tom had a lot of fun with the fire engine. He thanked the firefighter and gave him a hug. He said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are very nice. I love the fire engine!" + +The firefighter was cheerful. He said, "You are very welcome, Tom. I am glad you love the fire engine. You are a good boy. Maybe one day, you can be a firefighter too." + +Tom and his mom waved goodbye to the firefighter and the fire engine. They got in the car and drove home. Tom was very happy. He said, "Mom, that was the best day ever. I saw a real engine. A fire engine. It was big and loud and shiny. I want to be a firefighter when I grow up." + +His mom smiled. She said, "I am happy for you, Tom. You are a brave and curious boy. You can be anything you want when you grow up. But for now, let's go home and have some lunch. You must be hungry after seeing the fire engine." + +Tom agreed. He said, "Yes, mom. I am hungry. But I am also very happy. I love you, mom. And I love engines." +Lily and Max were waiting for their dad to arrive. He had been away for a long time, working in a far place. They missed him a lot and wanted to hug him and play with him. They looked out of the window and saw the snow falling. It was very cold and white outside. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Lily said. "Maybe dad will see it when he comes home." + +"Okay!" Max agreed. They put on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves and ran outside. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They found a carrot, some stones and a hat to make the snowman's face and clothes. + +They were very happy with their snowman. He looked cheerful and friendly. They gave him a name: Bob. + +"Hi, Bob!" they said. "We made you for dad. He will like you, we hope." + +Just then, they heard a car honk. They turned around and saw their dad's car in the driveway. He got out and waved at them. He had a big smile on his face. + +"Dad!" they shouted. They ran to him and hugged him. He hugged them back and kissed them. + +"I missed you so much, my sweeties!" he said. "You are the best thing in the world." + +He looked at the snowman and laughed. + +"Who is this?" he asked. + +"This is Bob, our snowman. We made him for you!" Lily and Max said. + +"He is wonderful! Thank you, my loves. You are very creative and clever." he said. + +He put his arm around them and walked to the snowman. He gave him a high-five with his glove. + +"Nice to meet you, Bob. You are a very cheerful snowman. I'm glad you are here to welcome me home." he said. + +Lily and Max smiled. They were very happy that their dad was home. They had a lot of fun with him and Bob. They felt warm and cozy inside, even though it was cold and snowy outside. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to spend time with their grandma. Grandma had a big house with a garden and many toys. She also had a soft cat named Fluffy, who liked to sleep on the sofa. + +One day, Mia and Leo went to visit grandma. They played with the toys, ran in the garden, and helped grandma bake some cookies. They were having a lot of fun, until they heard a loud meow from the sofa. + +They ran to the sofa and saw Fluffy with a ribbon around his waist. The ribbon was red and shiny, and it had a bow on it. Fluffy looked unhappy and tried to bite the ribbon. + +"Who did this to Fluffy?" Mia asked. + +"I did," Leo said. "I wanted to make him look pretty." + +"But Fluffy doesn't like ribbons," Mia said. "He likes to be free and soft. You made him sad." + +"I'm sorry," Leo said. "I didn't know. I just wanted to play with him." + +They took the ribbon off Fluffy and gave him a hug. Fluffy purred and licked their faces. He was happy again. + +"Next time, ask Fluffy what he likes," grandma said. "He is a cat, not a doll. He likes to play with you, but not with ribbons." + +"Okay, grandma," Mia and Leo said. "We love Fluffy. He is our friend." + +They spent the rest of the day playing with Fluffy and eating cookies. They learned to be kind to animals and to respect their feelings. Grandma was proud of them. +Anna was a girl who liked to draw. She had many folders with her drawings. She was proud of them and showed them to her friends. One day, she had to go to the dentist. She was anxious. She did not like the dentist. He made her mouth hurt. + +She took one of her folders with her. She wanted to look at her drawings and feel better. But when she got to the dentist, she saw a boy who was crying. He was also anxious. He did not have anything to make him feel better. Anna felt sorry for him. + +She went to him and said, "Hi, I am Anna. Do you want to see my drawings? They are nice and colorful. They make me happy." The boy looked at her and nodded. He stopped crying. Anna gave him her folder and smiled. The boy smiled back. He opened the folder and saw the drawings. He liked them. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You are kind. What is your name?" + +Anna said, "I am Anna. What is your name?" The boy said, "I am Ben. Do you want to be my friend?" Anna said, "Yes, I do. Do you want to drink some water? It is good for your teeth." Ben said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Anna." They went to the water fountain and drank some water. They felt better. + +The dentist called them. They went together. They were not anxious anymore. They were brave. They held hands. The dentist was nice. He did not hurt them. He praised them for their teeth. He gave them stickers. They were happy. + +They learned that sharing and caring can make them feel less anxious. They learned that making friends can make them feel happier. They learned that drinking water can make their teeth healthier. They learned a lot that day. They kept their folder and their stickers. They kept their friendship. They were good children. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big net on the grass. They wondered what it was for. + +"Maybe it is for catching bugs," Tom said. He liked bugs. He decided to pick up the net and look for some. + +"Maybe it is for making a tent," Lily said. She liked tents. She decided to use the net and some sticks to make a cozy place. + +Tom and Lily had fun with the net. They caught some ants and a butterfly. They made a tent and pretended to camp. They shared some snacks and stories. + +But then, a man came to the park. He looked angry. He had a hat and a coat. He said the net was his. He said he was a rich man who used the net to catch fish. He said Tom and Lily had to give it back. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want to make the man mad. They said they were sorry. They gave the net to the man. They ran away to find another place to play. + +The man took the net and left. He did not say thank you. He did not smile. He did not look happy. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They liked the net. They wished they could keep it. But they still had each other. They decided to be friends forever. They decided to be happy. +Lily and Tom were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked around the house for something fun to do. + +"Let's draw some pictures!" Lily said. She found some paper and crayons and gave some to Tom. They sat on the floor and started to draw. + +Lily drew a rainbow and a sun. Tom drew a monster and a rocket. They showed each other their pictures and smiled. + +But then, Tom had a naughty idea. He took his crayon and scribbled over Lily's picture. He laughed and said, "Now your picture is ugly!" + +Lily was very sad and angry. She cried and said, "That was not nice, Tom! You ruined my picture!" + +Tom did not care. He thought it was funny. He took his crayon and scribbled over Lily's other pictures. He said, "Ha ha, look at your pictures now!" + +Lily cried louder and louder. She tried to prevent Tom from scribbling over her pictures, but he was too fast and strong. She felt helpless and hurt. + +Mom heard Lily's cries and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom's mess and Lily's tears. She was very upset and said, "Tom, what did you do? Why did you scribble over Lily's pictures?" + +Tom shrugged and said, "I was bored. It was fun." + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, Tom, it was not fun. It was mean and rude. You hurt Lily's feelings and wasted the paper. You need to say sorry to Lily and help her make new pictures." + +Tom realized he was wrong. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly and mean. Can I help you make new pictures?" + +Lily sniffed and said, "OK, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to be nice and careful with the paper." + +Tom nodded and said, "OK, Lily. I will be nice and careful. I love you, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you, Tom." + +They hugged and made new pictures together. Mom was happy and proud of them. She said, "That's better, Tom and Lily. You learned to be kind and respectful to each other and to the paper. You made the gloomy day brighter with your pictures and your love." +Tom is a restless boy. He likes to see new things and play with them. He does not like to sit still and listen to Mom or Dad. + +One day, Tom sees a shiny thing on the table. It is a watch. It has a round face and a long band. It makes a tick-tock sound. Tom wants to see how it works. He takes the watch and runs to his room. + +Mom sees that the watch is gone. She is angry. The watch is hers. It is a gift from Dad. She loves the watch. She looks for Tom and the watch. + +She finds Tom in his room. He has taken the watch apart. There are many small things on the floor. They are the parts of the watch. Tom is trying to put them back together. He does not know how. + +Mom is very angry. She yells at Tom. She tells him that he is naughty and that he broke the watch. She takes the watch and the parts. She tells Tom to stay in his room. + +Tom is sad. He did not mean to break the watch. He just wanted to see how it works. He cries in his room. He wishes he had not been so restless. +Tom and Anna like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs and birds. They also see some green plants that smell good. Mom says they are herbs. She uses them to make food tasty. + +One day, Tom and Anna decide to make a herb crown. They pick some herbs and attach them together with a string. They make a circle and put it on their heads. They feel like kings and queens. + +"Look at us, Anna! We are so pretty and fancy!" Tom says. + +"Yes, we are, Tom! And we smell good too!" Anna says. + +They run around the garden and pretend to rule over the flowers and bugs and birds. They are very glad and have fun. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She thinks they are very cute and clever. She takes a picture of them and puts it on the fridge. She says they are her herb princes and princesses. Tom and Anna are happy and hug Mom. They love her and the garden. +Tom likes to play with his big truck. It has four black tires that can roll on the dirt and the grass. Tom likes to make the truck go fast and make loud noises. + +One day, Tom sees a big puddle of mud. He thinks it will be fun to drive his truck through the mud. He pushes the truck hard and it splashes into the puddle. The mud goes everywhere. It covers the truck and the tires and Tom's clothes. + +Tom laughs and says, "Look at my truck! It is so dirty!" He drives the truck out of the puddle and onto the sidewalk. He sees his mom coming out of the house. She does not look happy. + +"Tom, what have you done?" she says. "You are all muddy! And so is your truck! You need to clean up right now!" + +Tom says, "Sorry, mom. I was having fun." He does not want to stop playing with his truck. + +Mom says, "You can play with your truck later, after you wipe off the mud. Here, take this cloth and wipe your truck and your tires. Then, wipe your face and your hands. And then, go inside and change your clothes." + +Tom takes the cloth and starts to wipe his truck. He sees that the truck is still shiny under the mud. He wipes the tires and sees that they are still black. He wipes his face and his hands and sees that they are still clean. He says, "Wow, mom. The cloth works!" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, it does. Now, hurry up and finish. Then, we can have a snack." + +Tom nods and says, "Okay, mom. I love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Tom." She hugs him and helps him wipe the rest of the mud. Then, they go inside and have a snack. Tom thinks that his mom is the best. And he still likes his big truck. +Ben and Lily liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was the helicopter. The helicopter was big and red and made a loud noise. It could fly in the air and land on the ground. + +One day, Ben and Lily wanted to play with the helicopter at the same time. Ben said, "It is my turn. I want to fly the helicopter." Lily said, "No, it is my turn. I want to land the helicopter." They both pulled the helicopter and did not want to let go. They started to cry and shout. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw Ben and Lily fighting over the helicopter. She said, "Stop, stop, you are making a lot of noise. Why are you fighting?" Ben and Lily said, "We both want to play with the helicopter. It is our favorite toy." Mom said, "I understand, but you have to share. Sharing is when you take turns or play together. Sharing is nice and makes everyone happy. Do you want to share the helicopter?" + +Ben and Lily thought for a moment. They did not want to make Mom sad. They did not want to make each other sad. They wanted to have fun. They said, "Yes, Mom, we want to share the helicopter." Mom smiled and said, "Good, I am proud of you. Sharing can be difficult, but it is also fun. How about you fly the helicopter together? You can take turns to control it and help each other. Would you like that?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom, we would like that." They hugged Mom and said, "Thank you, Mom, for teaching us to share." They took the helicopter and went to the backyard. They flew the helicopter together and had a lot of fun. They laughed and cheered and said, "Sharing is fun. We love the helicopter. We love each other." Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy to see them share and play nicely. She said, "I love you, Ben and Lily. You are good children." +Anna loved her long hair. She liked to comb it every day with her pink comb. Her comb had flowers on it and made her hair shiny and smooth. She always kept her comb in her drawer next to her bed. + +One day, Anna went to play with her friend Lily. She took her comb with her, because she wanted to show it to Lily. They had fun playing with dolls and blocks and books. But when it was time to go home, Anna forgot her comb at Lily's house. She did not remember until she got home and opened her drawer. + +Anna felt sad and angry. She missed her comb very much. She could not comb her hair without it. She cried and said, "I want my comb! I want my comb!" Her mom tried to calm her down and said, "Don't worry, Anna. We can call Lily and ask her to give your comb back. It was a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes." + +But Anna did not listen. She was too upset. She said, "No, mom! I don't want to call Lily. I don't want to be her friend anymore. She took my comb. She is a bad friend. She is a thief!" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "Anna, that is not true. Lily did not take your comb. You left it there. Lily is a good friend. She would never steal from you. You are being foolish. You should apologize to Lily and say sorry for being mean. Then you can get your comb back and play with her again." + +Anna thought about what her mom said. She realized that she was wrong. She felt sorry for being mean to Lily. She said, "You are right, mom. I was foolish. I want to say sorry to Lily. Can we call her now?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Anna. I'm glad you understand. Let's call Lily and tell her you miss her and your comb." + +Anna and her mom called Lily and said sorry. Lily was happy to hear from them. She said she missed Anna too and she had her comb safe. She said they could come and get it tomorrow and play some more. Anna thanked Lily and said she was sorry for being mean. She said she was looking forward to seeing her and her comb again. She felt much better and hugged her mom. She learned to be more careful with her things and more kind to her friends. +Mia has a big bear with soft fur. She loves her bear very much. She hugs him and kisses him every day. She calls him Bobo. + +One day, Mia and Bobo go to the park with Mom. They see a pond with ducks and fish. Mia wants to feed the ducks. Mom gives her some bread. Mia breaks the bread into small pieces and throws them to the ducks. The ducks come closer and eat the bread. They make quack sounds. Mia is happy. + +But Bobo is not happy. He is hungry too. He sees a big piece of bread on the ground. He thinks it is for him. He grabs the bread and puts it in his mouth. He chews and swallows. But the bread is not sweet. It is stale and hard. It makes Bobo's mouth dry. He needs water. + +Bobo sees the pond. He thinks it is a big bowl of water. He runs to the pond and jumps in. He tries to drink the water. But the water is not clean. It is dirty and salty. It makes Bobo's throat hurt. He coughs and spits. He wants to get out. + +But the pond is deep. Bobo cannot touch the bottom. He cannot swim. He sinks and floats. He is scared. He cries for help. Mia hears Bobo's cry. She sees him in the pond. She is scared too. She runs to Mom and tells her. Mom sees Bobo and runs to the pond. She reaches out and grabs Bobo's fur. She pulls him out of the pond. She hugs him and wraps him in a towel. She checks if he is okay. He is wet and cold. But he is alive. He is glad. + +Mia hugs Bobo too. She says sorry for leaving him alone. She says she loves him. Bobo says he loves her too. He says sorry for taking the bread. He says he will not do it again. Mom says it is okay. She says they will go home and dry Bobo's fur. She says they will give him some sweet honey. Bobo likes honey. He smiles. Mia smiles too. They are happy. +Ben and Mia like to play with their ball in the park. They kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they kick the ball very high and it goes over the trees. They laugh and clap when that happens. + +One day, they kick the ball so high that it does not come down. They look up and see a big bird holding the ball in its claws. The bird flies away with the ball. Ben and Mia are sad. They want their ball back. + +They see a lady with a long dress and a hat. She has a stick with a star on it. She is a magic lady. She sees Ben and Mia and smiles. She asks them what is wrong. They tell her about the bird and the ball. She nods and says she can help. + +She points her stick at the sky and says some words. A spark comes out of the stick and hits the bird. The bird drops the ball and flies away. The ball falls down and lands near Ben and Mia. They are glad. They thank the magic lady and hug her. + +The magic lady says she is glad too. She says she likes to see children happy. She tells them to have fun with their ball and be careful not to kick it too high. She waves her stick and disappears. Ben and Mia pick up their ball and kick it to each other. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big flower with many colors. They wanted to smell it. + +They went near the flower and saw a bee. The bee was fat and yellow and black. It was making a loud sound. Tom and Lily were scared of the bee. They ran away from the flower. + +They hid behind a tree and watched the bee. The bee flew around the flower and then settled on it. It used its mouth to drink from the flower. It looked happy and calm. + +Tom and Lily felt curious and brave. They walked slowly to the flower. They saw the bee was not angry or mean. It was just busy and hungry. They smiled and said hello to the bee. + +The bee looked at them and nodded. It finished its drink and flew away. It waved its wings to say goodbye. Tom and Lily waved back and thanked the bee. They smelled the flower and felt happy. They learned that bees are not bad. They are friends. +Sara was a selfish girl. She did not like to share her toys with anyone. She had many dolls, cars, books and puzzles, but she kept them all in her room. She did not let her brother Tom or her friends play with them. + +One day, Sara found a new toy in the mail. It was a big box with a microscope and some slides. Sara was very happy. She opened the box and took out the microscope. She wanted to examine the slides and see what was on them. She did not care about anything else. + +Tom saw the box and was curious. He knocked on Sara's door and asked, "Can I see your new toy, Sara? It looks very cool." + +Sara was angry. She did not want to share her new toy with Tom. She said, "No, you can't. This is my toy. Go away!" + +Tom was sad. He said, "But Sara, that's not nice. Sharing is good. Don't you want to play with me?" + +Sara said, "No, I don't. I want to play by myself. Leave me alone!" + +Tom felt hurt. He went to his room and cried. He wished Sara was not so selfish. He wished she would be a good sister and a good friend. He hoped she would change her mind and share her new toy with him. He hoped she would learn to be kind and generous. He hoped she would examine her heart and see how wrong she was. +Lily loved birds. She liked to watch them fly and sing in the sky. She wished she had a bird of her own to play with and talk to. One day, her mommy and daddy surprised her with a big gift. They said, "Happy birthday, Lily! We have something special for you." + +Lily opened the gift and saw a beautiful birdcage with a yellow bird inside. She was so happy and excited. She said, "Thank you, mommy and daddy! You are the best! Can I name the bird?" Her mommy and daddy nodded and smiled. They said, "Of course, you can. It is your bird. What do you want to name it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to name it Sunny, because it is bright and cheerful like the sun." She gently opened the birdcage and put her hand inside. The bird hopped on her finger and chirped. Lily giggled and said, "Hello, Sunny. I am Lily. I am your friend. Do you like your new home?" The bird nodded and sang. Lily said, "I like it too. It is very pretty and cozy. You have a swing and a bell and a mirror. You can play with them whenever you want." + +Lily took the birdcage to her room and put it on a table. She said, "This is where you will sleep, Sunny. I will take good care of you. I will feed you and give you water and clean your cage. I will also talk to you and sing to you and read to you. You will never be lonely, Sunny. You will always have me." + +Lily was very proud of her new pet. She showed it to her friends and family. They all said, "Wow, Lily, what a lovely bird. You are very lucky. You must love Sunny very much." Lily nodded and said, "I do. Sunny is the best gift ever. I received Sunny from my mommy and daddy. They love me very much. And I love them and Sunny very much too." +Sara and Ben like to play with their stuff. They have many toys, books, and games. But sometimes they get bored of their stuff. They want to make new stuff. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It is full of weird things. There are old clothes, hats, glasses, and tools. Sara and Ben think they can use the weird things to make new stuff. + +They put on the old clothes and hats. They look funny. They put the glasses on their noses. They can't see well. They put the tools in their hands. They pretend to fix things. + +They have fun with the weird things. They make a lot of noise. They laugh and giggle. + +Mom hears them in the garage. She comes to see what they are doing. She sees them with the weird things. She smiles. She thinks they are creative. She says they can keep the weird things. But they have to put them back in the box when they are done. Sara and Ben say yes. They hug Mom. They are happy. They have new stuff to play with. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a lady with a big hat and a long dress. She had a black cat and a basket of apples. Lily and Ben wondered who she was. + +"Maybe she is a witch," Lily said. "She looks scary and mean." + +"Maybe she is nice," Ben said. "She has apples and a cat. Maybe she wants to share." + +Lily and Ben decided to go and talk to the lady. They walked up to her and said hello. The lady smiled and said hello back. + +"Are you a witch?" Lily asked. + +The lady laughed and said, "No, I am not a witch. I am a teacher. I wear this hat and dress for fun. And this is my cat, Fluffy. He is very friendly. And these are my apples. I picked them from my garden. Would you like one?" + +Lily and Ben felt guilty for thinking the lady was a witch. They said sorry and thanked her for the apples. The lady said it was okay and gave them each a hug. She told them not to judge people by how they look, but by how they act. She said that everyone is different and that is what makes them special. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson that day. They ate their apples and played with Fluffy. They became friends with the lady and called her Miss Rose. They realized that she was not scary and mean, but kind and fun. They wondered what other things they could learn from her. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hole in the ground. It looked like fun. + +"Let's go in the hole!" said Ben. + +"OK!" said Lila. + +They ran to the hole and jumped in. But the hole was not fun. It was a pit. It was dark and dirty and smelly. There were bugs and rats and trash. They were scared. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. + +An old man heard them. He was walking his dog. He came to the pit and looked down. + +"What are you doing in there?" he asked. + +"We were playing. We thought it was fun. But it's not. It's a pit. Please help us!" said Lila and Ben. + +The old man shook his head. He was not happy. He tied a rope to a tree and threw it down. + +"Grab the rope and climb up. Be careful. Don't fall." he said. + +Lila and Ben grabbed the rope and climbed up. They were dirty and sore and sorry. They thanked the old man and his dog. + +"Thank you for saving us. We're sorry we were silly. We won't go in holes again." they said. + +The old man nodded. He gave them a smile. + +"You're welcome. I'm glad you're safe. But you should be more careful. Not everything that looks fun is good. Sometimes it's dangerous. You should listen to your parents and teachers. They know what's best for you." he said. + +Lila and Ben realized he was right. They learned their lesson. They hugged the old man and his dog and ran back to their parents. They never went in pits again. They played in safe and nice places. They were happy and smart. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big ball. They want to play with it. + +"Can I kick the ball?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but I want to kick it too," Ben says. + +They take turns to kick the ball. They have fun. But then, a big dog comes. The dog sees the ball. The dog runs to the ball. The dog grabs the ball with its mouth. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Lily shouts. + +"Give it back, dog!" Ben yells. + +But the dog does not listen. The dog runs away with the ball. Lily and Ben are sad. They chase the dog. But the dog is too fast. They lose the dog. + +They sit on a bench. They cry. They miss their ball. + +A man sees them. The man is a police officer. He wears a hat and a badge. He has a law book. He knows the rules. He sees the dog. He knows the dog is bad. He goes to the dog. He ties the dog with a rope. He takes the ball from the dog. He brings the ball to Lily and Ben. + +"Here, this is your ball. I'm sorry the dog took it. The dog is naughty. The dog needs to learn the law," the man says. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They hug the man. They are grateful. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very kind. You are a good police officer," Lily says. + +"Yes, thank you. You are a hero. You saved our ball," Ben says. + +The man smiles. He is glad. He likes to help. He likes to see Lily and Ben happy. + +They play with the ball again. They invite the man to play with them. The man says yes. They have more fun. They are friends. They are happy. The end. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toys in the big box. They have cars, dolls, balls and books. But sometimes they fight over the toys and make a lot of noise. Mom and Dad do not like that. + +One day, Mom and Dad have to go out for a while. They tell Tom and Anna to be good and not to fight. They also tell them not to touch the lock on the door. The lock is for keeping bad people out. Tom and Anna say yes and wave goodbye. + +But when Mom and Dad are gone, Tom and Anna start to fight again. Tom wants the red car and Anna wants the blue doll. They pull and push and yell. They do not hear the lock click. The wind has blown the door shut and locked them in. + +Tom and Anna stop fighting and look at the door. They try to open it, but it does not move. They try to call Mom and Dad, but they do not answer. They start to cry and hug each other. They are scared and sorry. + +After a while, they hear a knock on the door. It is Mom and Dad. They have come back and found the door locked. They have a key and they turn it. The lock opens and the door opens. Tom and Anna run to Mom and Dad and hug them. They say they are sorry and they love them. Mom and Dad hug them back and say they love them too. They are not angry, but they are worried. They tell Tom and Anna to never touch the lock again. Tom and Anna nod and say yes. They are grateful that Mom and Dad are back and that they are safe. They promise to share their toys and not to fight. They go back to the big box and play happily. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was the queen doll. The queen doll had a shiny crown, a long dress and a big smile. Lily liked to pretend that the queen doll was very famous and everyone wanted to be her friend. + +One day, Lily decided to invite some of her friends to play with her and the queen doll. She called Anna, Ben and Mia on the phone and asked them to come to her house. She said, "I have a surprise for you. It is very fun and pretty. Please come soon!" + +Anna, Ben and Mia were curious and excited. They put on their coats and shoes and ran to Lily's house. When they arrived, Lily opened the door and said, "Hello, friends! Come in, come in! I have something to show you. It is in my room. Follow me!" + +Lily led them to her room, where she had set up a tea party for her dolls. She pointed to the queen doll and said, "Look, this is my surprise. This is the queen doll. She is very famous and nice. She wants to meet you and have tea with you. Do you want to play with her?" + +Anna, Ben and Mia were amazed and happy. They said, "Wow, Lily, the queen doll is beautiful and cool. Thank you for inviting us to play with her. We would love to have tea with her and you. What is her name?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Her name is Daisy. She likes flowers and cake and stories. She is my best friend. And now, she is your friend too. Let's have fun together!" +Anna likes to organize her cards. She has many cards with animals, colors, and shapes. She puts the cards in piles by what they show. She has a pile for cats, a pile for red things, and a pile for circles. + +One day, it is very cold outside. Anna cannot go to the park or play with her friends. She is bored at home. She decides to organize her cards again. But this time, she wants to make a game. She asks her mom to help her. + +Anna and her mom take turns picking a card from a pile. They have to say what the card shows and make a sound or a gesture. For example, if Anna picks a card with a dog, she has to say "dog" and bark. If her mom picks a card with a star, she has to say "star" and twinkle her fingers. + +They have a lot of fun playing with the cards. They laugh and learn new words. They forget about the cold outside. They are happy to organize and play together. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a big hill of dirt with a small hole in it. She wanted to see what was inside. + +"Mom, can I dig in the dirt?" she asked. + +"No, Mia, you might get dirty or hurt yourself. Let's go play on the swings instead," her mom said. + +But Mia did not listen. She insisted on digging in the dirt. She took a stick and poked it in the hole. She felt something soft and furry. + +"Mom, look! I found a mole!" she shouted. + +She pulled out the stick and saw a small brown animal with a long nose and tiny eyes. It was scared and tried to wriggle away. + +"Mia, put it back! It's not a toy, it's a wild animal. It needs its home," her mom said. + +But Mia did not listen. She insisted on keeping the mole. She thought it was unique and cute. She hugged it and said, "I love you, mole. You are my new friend." + +The mole did not like being hugged. It bit Mia's finger and made her cry. + +"Ow! Mom, it bit me!" she cried. + +Her mom took the mole from her and put it back in the hole. She checked Mia's finger and said, "I told you not to dig in the dirt. You should listen to me. The mole was not happy with you. It just wanted to be free." + +Mia felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, mole. I won't bother you again." + +She learned her lesson and went to play on the swings with her mom. She still liked moles, but she knew they were not pets. She decided to look for other friends in the park. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the soil and find worms and stones. They had a bucket and a shovel each. They were having fun. + +"Look, I found a big worm!" Lily said, holding it up. "It is long and slimy." + +"Wow, let me see!" Tom said, reaching for it. But Lily pulled it away. "No, it is mine. You find your own worm." + +Tom felt sad. He wanted to see the worm too. He looked around for another one, but he could not find any. He felt angry. He thought Lily was not nice. + +He saw Lily's bucket next to her. It was full of soil and stones and worms. He had an idea. He grabbed Lily's bucket and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back!" Lily shouted, dropping her worm. She chased after Tom. But Tom was faster. He ran to the other side of the garden, where there was a big hole. He threw Lily's bucket into the hole. + +"There, now you have no worms!" Tom said, laughing. He felt happy. He thought he had taught Lily a lesson. + +But Lily did not laugh. She cried. She felt helpless. She had worked hard to fill her bucket. She liked her worms. She wanted them back. She looked at the hole. It was deep and dark. She could not reach her bucket. + +"Tom, you are mean!" Lily said, sobbing. "You took my bucket and threw it away. You are a bad friend." + +Tom saw Lily crying. He felt sorry. He had not meant to make her cry. He had only wanted to play a joke. He realized he had been mean. He wanted to say sorry. He wanted to be a good friend. + +He walked over to Lily. He put his arm around her. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I should not have taken your bucket and thrown it away. I forgot to be nice. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw he was sorry. She felt better. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But can we get my bucket back?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, let's try. Maybe we can find a stick or a rope to pull it out." + +They looked around for something to help them. They saw a big stick lying on the ground. They picked it up and went to the hole. They tried to hook the bucket with the stick. They pulled hard. They got the bucket out. + +Lily was happy. She hugged her bucket. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." + +Tom was happy too. He hugged Lily. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too." + +They smiled at each other. They decided to share their worms and stones. They played together in the garden. They did not forget to be nice. They had fun. +Lila had a new bow. It was red and shiny and she liked it very much. She put it in her hair and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt very pretty and happy. + +She wanted to show her bow to her friend Mia. She ran outside and saw Mia playing with a ball. She called her name and waved. Mia saw her and smiled. She liked Lila's bow too. She asked if she could touch it. + +Lila said yes, but be careful. She bent down so Mia could reach her hair. Mia touched the bow gently and said it was nice. But then she pulled it hard and tried to take it. Lila felt a tug and a pain. She cried out and said no, it's mine. + +Mia did not listen. She pulled harder and harder. Lila held on to her bow and tried to stop her. They both pulled and pulled. But then the bow broke. It snapped in two and fell to the ground. Lila and Mia both let go and looked at the broken bow. + +Lila felt a big sadness. Her new bow was ruined. She picked up the pieces and hugged them. She looked at Mia with angry eyes. She said you are a bad friend. You broke my bow. I don't like you. + +Mia felt a little sorry. She did not mean to break the bow. She just wanted to have it. She said I'm sorry, Lila. I like your bow. Can we share it? + +Lila said no. You can't share a broken bow. You can't fix it. You can't make it pretty again. You can only drop it and leave it. She threw the pieces on the ground and ran away. She did not want to play with Mia anymore. + +Mia felt a big loneliness. She had no bow and no friend. She looked at the pieces on the ground and cried. She wished she had not been greedy. She wished she had been nice. She wished she could say sorry and make Lila happy again. But she could not. She had dropped the bow and lost the friend. +Lily and Max love to play in the backyard. They have a big sandbox, a swing, and a slide. They also have a dog named Spot, who likes to run and jump with them. + +One day, Lily and Max find a big box in the backyard. They wonder what is inside. They open the box and see a lot of toys. There are dolls, cars, balls, and books. Lily and Max are very happy. They take out the toys and start to play. + +But Spot is not happy. He thinks the toys are his. He wants to play with them too. He runs to the box and grabs a doll. He shakes it and tears it. He does the same with a car, a ball, and a book. He makes a big mess. + +Lily and Max see what Spot is doing. They are very sad and angry. They shout at Spot. "Bad dog! Bad dog! You spoil our toys! Go away!" + +Spot feels sorry. He drops the book and wags his tail. He wants to say sorry. But Lily and Max do not want to play with him. They put the toys back in the box and go inside. + +Spot stays in the backyard. He looks at the box and the toys. He feels lonely and bored. He wishes he did not spoil the toys. He wishes he could play with Lily and Max again. He hopes they will forgive him. He is a good dog, but sometimes he is wild. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big hill with many pebbles on it. Tim wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. Sam wanted to stay on the grass and make a flower crown. + +"Come on, Sam, let's go up the hill!" Tim said. "It will be fun!" + +"No, Tim, I don't want to go," Sam said. "The pebbles are sharp and hard. They will hurt my feet and hands. I want to stay here and make a flower crown. It is pretty and soft." + +Tim was angry with Sam. He thought Sam was silly and scared. He said, "You are a baby, Sam. You always complain and cry. You never try anything new. I don't want to play with you. I will go up the hill by myself. You can stay here and be alone." + +Tim ran up the hill, leaving Sam behind. Sam felt sad and lonely. He wished Tim would be nice to him and play with him. He tried to make a flower crown, but he could not find enough flowers. He looked up at the hill and saw Tim climbing higher and higher. + +Tim was happy and proud. He thought he was brave and strong. He liked to see the pebbles sparkle in the sun. He wanted to reach the top of the hill and see what was on the other side. He did not care about Sam or his mom. He only cared about himself. + +But as he climbed, he did not notice that some of the pebbles were loose and slippery. He stepped on one of them and lost his balance. He fell down the hill, rolling and tumbling. He hit many pebbles on the way. They cut his skin and made him bleed. He screamed and cried. + +Sam heard Tim's scream and cry. He was scared and worried. He ran to the hill and saw Tim lying on the ground. He was hurt and dirty. He looked at Sam with fear and pain. + +"Sam, help me, please!" Tim said. "I'm sorry, Sam. I was mean to you. I should have listened to you. I should have played with you. Please, don't leave me alone." + +Sam felt sorry for Tim. He was not angry with him. He was his brother and he loved him. He ran to him and hugged him. He said, "It's okay, Tim. I'm here. I will help you. I love you, Tim." + +Sam called their mom and told her what happened. Their mom came and took Tim to the doctor. The doctor fixed Tim's wounds and gave him a bandage. He said Tim would be okay, but he had to rest and be careful. + +Tim learned his lesson. He realized he was selfish and foolish. He apologized to Sam and thanked him for being his brother. He promised to be nice to him and play with him. He also learned to be cheerful and grateful for what he had. He did not want to climb the hill anymore. He wanted to stay on the grass and make a flower crown with Sam. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind to your siblings and listen to their feelings. Don't be greedy and reckless. Be happy and thankful for what you have. +Ben likes to learn new things. He likes to read books and watch shows about animals and places. He is very good at answering questions. His teacher says he is smart and gives him a star sticker. + +Today, Ben has a quiz at school. He wants to do well and get another star sticker. He studies his books and shows before he goes to bed. He dreams about lions and mountains and oceans. + +In the morning, Ben is ready for the quiz. He puts on his backpack and goes to the bus stop. He sees his friend Lily. Lily is sad. She says she forgot to study for the quiz. She says she does not know anything. She says she will get a bad mark. + +Ben feels sorry for Lily. He wants to help her. He thinks of an idea. He says, "Lily, I can help you. I can tell you some things you need to know for the quiz. Do you want to hear them?" Lily nods. She says, "Yes, please. Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +Ben and Lily sit together on the bus. Ben tells Lily some facts about animals and places. He speaks slowly and clearly. He repeats the important words. Lily listens carefully. She tries to remember what Ben says. She says, "Ben, you are very smart. You know a lot of things. I hope I can remember them for the quiz." + +When they get to school, Ben and Lily go to their classroom. Their teacher gives them the quiz. Ben and Lily look at the questions. They are the same as the things Ben told Lily on the bus. Ben smiles. He knows the answers. He writes them down. He finishes the quiz quickly. + +He looks at Lily. Lily is still writing. She looks at Ben. She smiles. She knows the answers too. She writes them down. She finishes the quiz too. + +Their teacher collects the quizzes. She checks them. She is happy. She says, "Ben and Lily, you did very well on the quiz. You both got all the questions right. You both get a star sticker. You both are smart and good students." + +Ben and Lily are happy. They high-five each other. They say, "Yay! We did it! We passed the quiz!" They put their star stickers on their backpacks. They are proud of themselves. They are also proud of each other. They are good friends. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the sand. They made castles and bridges and tunnels with their buckets and shovels. They were very competitive. They always wanted to make the best sand things. + +One day, they decided to have a contest. They asked their mom to be the judge. They worked hard on their sand things. Sam made a big castle with towers and flags. Mia made a long bridge with arches and cars. They were both proud of their sand things. + +They showed their mom their sand things. Their mom looked at them and smiled. She said they both did a great job. She said she liked Sam's castle and Mia's bridge. She said they were both very creative and clever. She said she could not pick a winner. She said they both deserved a prize. + +She gave them each a hug and a cookie. She said they were both winners. She said they should be happy and proud of themselves. She said they should applaud for each other. Sam and Mia clapped their hands for each other. They said thank you to their mom. They said they were sorry for being competitive. They said they liked each other's sand things. They said they wanted to play together. They shared their buckets and shovels. They had fun in the sand. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. They always want the same toy. Mom tells them to take turns. But they do not listen. + +One day, Mom gives them a new toy. It is a puzzle. It has many pieces. The pieces have symbols on them. The symbols are animals, fruits, and shapes. Tom and Jen want to make the puzzle. But they do not want to work together. + +Tom requests the piece with the lion symbol. Jen requests the piece with the apple symbol. They both reach for the pieces at the same time. They pull and tug. The pieces break. The puzzle is ruined. Tom and Jen cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken pieces. She is sad and angry. She tells Tom and Jen that they are bad. She takes away the puzzle. She says they cannot play with it anymore. She says they have to learn to share. + +Tom and Jen are sorry. They hug each other. They say they are sorry to Mom. They say they will share next time. Mom smiles. She gives them a hug. She says she loves them. She says she will give them another chance. She says they can play with the puzzle again tomorrow. But they have to work together. Tom and Jen nod. They say they will. They hope the puzzle will be fun. +Tom and Mia like to play with blocks. They make towers with the blocks. They want to see who can make the highest tower. + +Tom puts a block on top of another block. Mia does the same. They keep adding blocks to their towers. They count the blocks. "One, two, three, four, five," Tom says. "I have five blocks in my tower." + +"I have six blocks in my tower," Mia says. "My tower is higher than yours." She smiles. + +Tom wants to make his tower higher. He looks for more blocks. He sees a big box. The box is full of blocks. He runs to the box. He tries to lift the box. The box is heavy. He cannot lift the box. + +"Help me, Mia," Tom says. "Let's fill our towers with these blocks." + +Mia runs to the box too. She tries to help Tom. They pull the box together. The box moves a little. They pull harder. The box moves more. They pull very hard. The box tips over. The blocks spill out of the box. The blocks roll everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Mia say. They look at the blocks. They look at their towers. Their towers are not high anymore. The blocks knocked down their towers. + +They feel sad. They want to make their towers again. But they have too many blocks. They cannot find their blocks. The blocks are mixed up. + +They look at each other. They have an idea. They smile. They say, "Let's make one big tower together." + +They pick up the blocks. They stack the blocks. They make a big tower. They use all the blocks. They fill the tower with the blocks. The tower is very high. The tower is very tight. The tower does not fall. + +They clap their hands. They hug each other. They are happy. They made a big tower together. They say, "We are a good team." +Jill and Jack were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They opened it and saw many toys inside. They were very happy and started to take out the toys. + +"Look, Jack, a doll!" Jill said. She picked up a doll with long hair and a pretty dress. She gazed at it with love and hugged it. + +"Look, Jill, a car!" Jack said. He picked up a car with wheels and a horn. He gazed at it with joy and pushed it on the floor. + +They played with their toys for a long time. Then, Jill felt tired and wanted to rest. She put her doll on the couch and lay down next to it. She closed her eyes and felt the doll's hair on her face. She gave it a massage and smiled. + +Jack saw Jill and her doll on the couch. He felt jealous and angry. He wanted the doll for himself. He walked over to the couch and grabbed the doll from Jill. He pulled it hard and made the doll's hair come off. + +"Hey, that's my doll!" Jill cried. She opened her eyes and saw Jack with her doll. She was very sad and angry. She jumped up and tried to get her doll back. + +"No, it's my doll!" Jack shouted. He was very rude and pushed Jill away. He ran to the other side of the garage with the doll. + +Jill and Jack started to fight over the doll. They yelled and hit and kicked each other. They did not care about the other toys or the big box. They only wanted the doll. + +They fought so hard that they did not hear their mom come into the garage. She saw them fighting and was very mad. She took the doll from Jack and threw it in the trash. She scolded them and sent them to their room. She said they could not play with any toys for a week. + +Jill and Jack were very sorry and sad. They had lost their doll and their toys. They had hurt each other and their mom. They wished they had not been so rude and selfish. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and liked to chase balls. + +One evening, their mom called them for dinner. "Come on, kids, it's time to eat. The sun is going down and it will be dark soon," she said. + +Anna and Ben ran to the house, but Spot stayed in the yard. He saw a ball under the slide and wanted to get it. He dug and dug until he reached the ball. He was very happy and proud of himself. + +But he did not notice that he made a big hole in the yard. He also did not notice that the sun was setting and the sky was turning orange and pink. He was too busy playing with his ball. + +"Spot, come here, boy!" their dad called from the porch. He saw the hole and the ball and was not happy. He was angry at Spot for making a mess. + +Spot heard his dad and ran to the porch. He wagged his tail and dropped the ball at his dad's feet. He thought his dad would be happy too. + +But his dad was not happy. He scolded Spot and said, "Bad dog! Look what you did to the yard! You dug a big hole and ruined the grass. You have to stay inside tonight. No more playing outside for you." + +Spot felt sad and ashamed. He lowered his head and followed his dad inside. He did not understand why his dad was mad at him. He just wanted to have fun. + +Anna and Ben saw what happened and felt sorry for Spot. They loved their dog and did not want him to be sad. They also saw the beautiful sunset and wanted to share it with him. + +They went to their dad and said, "Dad, can we please take Spot outside for a little while? We want to show him the sunset. It's very pretty and mild. Maybe he will feel better." + +Their dad looked at them and saw their kind faces. He softened and said, "Okay, but only for a little while. And don't let him dig any more holes. He has to learn to be a good dog." + +Anna and Ben thanked their dad and took Spot outside. They hugged him and told him they loved him. They pointed at the sunset and said, "Look, Spot, look at the sky. It's so colorful and bright. It's a gift from God. He made it for us to enjoy. Isn't it wonderful?" + +Spot looked at the sky and saw the sunset. He saw the colors and the light. He felt the mild breeze and the warmth. He felt happy and grateful. He barked and licked their faces. He understood that the sunset was a gift and that he was lucky to have a family who cared for him. + +He also understood that he had to be a good dog and not dig holes in the yard. He decided to be more careful and respectful of his home. He learned his lesson. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of gratitude, kindness and responsibility. It shows that we should appreciate the beauty of nature and the love of our family. It also shows that we should respect our home and learn from our mistakes. +Sara likes pink. She has a pink dress, a pink hat, and a pink bike. She likes to ride her bike in the park with her friend Ben. Ben has a blue bike. He likes blue. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a big truck in the park. The truck is noisy. It makes a loud beep beep sound. Sara and Ben are curious. They go near the truck. + +"Hello, what are you doing?" Sara asks the man who drives the truck. + +"I am moving some boxes to the new house," the man replies. "Do you like my truck?" + +"Yes, it is very big and noisy," Ben says. + +"I like your bikes. They are very nice and colorful," the man says. + +"Thank you. Mine is pink. I like pink," Sara says. + +"Mine is blue. I like blue," Ben says. + +"Pink and blue are both good colors. You can like different things and still be friends," the man says. + +"Yes, we are friends. We like to play together," Sara and Ben say. + +"Good. Have fun, but be careful. Don't go too close to the truck. It can be dangerous," the man says. + +"OK, we will. Bye bye," Sara and Ben say. + +They wave to the man and ride away. They are happy. They like their bikes and their colors. They like the park and the truck. They like each other. They are friends. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They see many things in the park: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. + +One day, they go to the park very early in the morning. The sun is just coming up and the sky is pink and orange. The park is very quiet. There are no other people or dogs. Only the birds are singing. + +Lily and Tom look at the world around them. They see the dew on the grass and the spider webs on the bushes. They see a squirrel running up a tree and a rabbit hopping in the field. They see a pond with ducks and frogs. They see a rainbow in the sky. + +They feel happy and curious. They want to explore and learn more. They hold their mom and dad's hands and walk around the park. They ask many questions and listen to the answers. They enjoy the quiet world. +Sara and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. They were very happy and excited. + +When they came to the hippo pool, they saw a big hippo in the water. He was splashing and yawning. Sara and Ben wanted to get closer to see him better. + +"Can we go near the hippo, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and polite," mom said. "Don't shout or throw things at him. He might get scared or angry." + +Sara and Ben nodded and walked to the fence. They saw the hippo's eyes and ears. He looked at them and made a loud noise. + +"Hello, hippo!" Ben said. "You are very big and strong." + +The hippo nodded and smiled. He liked Ben's words. + +"Can I touch your nose, hippo?" Sara asked. She reached out her hand. + +The hippo shook his head and moved away. He did not like Sara's words. + +"No, no, no," he said. "That is rude and dangerous. You have to ask before you touch. That is polite." + +Sara felt sorry and embarrassed. She remembered what mom said. + +"I'm sorry, hippo," she said. "I forgot to ask. Can I please touch your nose?" + +The hippo nodded and moved closer. He let Sara touch his nose gently. + +"Thank you, hippo," Sara said. "You are very kind and smart." + +The hippo nodded and smiled. He liked Sara's words. + +Mom watched and smiled too. She was proud of Sara and Ben. + +"See, children," she said. "It is important to be polite and respectful to everyone, even animals. They have feelings and rights too. You can make friends with them if you are nice and careful." + +Sara and Ben agreed and hugged mom. They learned a lesson and had fun at the zoo. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her ball. She threw the ball high and caught it with her hands. She was happy and laughed. + +One day, she threw the ball too hard and it went over the hedge. The hedge was tall and green and had many thorns. Lily could not see her ball on the other side. She was sad and cried. + +She wanted to get her ball back, but it was difficult. She could not climb over the hedge. She could not go around the hedge. She could not dig under the hedge. She did not know what to do. + +Then she saw a hole in the hedge. It was small and dark and had some leaves. She thought maybe her ball was in there. She was brave and crawled into the hole. + +She felt something round and soft. It was her ball! She was happy and smiled. She pulled the ball out of the hole and hugged it. She had gained her ball back. She ran to the house and showed her mom. Her mom was proud and gave her a hug. Lily liked to play in the garden with her ball. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. But they also like to find things. They have a small bag to put their treasures in. + +One day, they see a big tree with many leaves. Lily suggests, "Let's search under the tree. Maybe we can find something cool." Ben agrees. They run to the tree and start to look. + +They find a shiny stone, a red feather, a soft worm and a funny hat. They put them in their bag. They are happy. But then, they hear a noise. It is a small bird. It is crying. + +They look up and see the bird's nest. It is on a high branch. The bird is too small to fly. It fell from the nest. It is scared and hurt. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry for the bird. They want to help. Ben suggests, "Let's make a ladder with sticks. Then we can climb up and put the bird back in the nest." Lily agrees. They find some sticks and tie them together. They make a ladder. + +They lean the ladder against the tree. Ben goes first. He is careful. He reaches the nest. He picks up the bird gently. He puts it back in the nest. The bird is happy. It chirps and flaps its wings. + +Lily follows Ben. She climbs up the ladder. She sees the bird and smiles. She says, "Hello, bird. We are your friends. We are glad you are safe." The bird nods and thanks them. + +Lily and Ben climb down the ladder. They are proud. They did a good thing. They hug each other. They decide to leave the hat for the bird. Maybe it will keep it warm. + +They take their bag and their ladder. They wave goodbye to the bird. They go back to play. They have a fun day. +Lila was a camel who lived in the desert. She was lonely because she had no friends. She walked and walked, looking for water and grass, but she only saw sand and rocks. + +One day, she saw a green spot in the distance. She thought it was an oasis, a place with water and plants. She ran towards it, hoping to find other camels there. But when she got closer, she saw that it was a mirage, a trick of the sun. She felt sad and thirsty. + +"Hello, who are you?" a voice said behind her. She turned around and saw a boy. He was wearing a hat and a scarf and had a bottle of water in his hand. He smiled at her. + +"I am Lila, a camel. I was looking for an oasis, but I found nothing," she said. + +"I am Ali, a traveler. I was looking for a camel, but I found you," he said. "Do you want some water?" + +"Yes, please," she said. He gave her some water and she drank it. It was cool and sweet. + +"Thank you, Ali. You are very kind," she said. + +"You are welcome, Lila. You are very brave," he said. "Do you want to come with me? I am going to a real oasis, where there are other camels and people. We can be friends." + +Lila thought for a moment. She was tired of being lonely. She wanted to see new things and meet new friends. She nodded her head. + +"Yes, I want to come with you, Ali. We can be friends," she said. + +They smiled at each other and started to walk together. They talked and laughed and shared stories. They felt happy and united. They learned that the desert was not so bad when they had each other. + +The moral of the story is: Friendship can make us feel less lonely and help us find what we are looking for. +Anna and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw many birds by the pond. They saw ducks, geese, and one big white bird. Anna liked the big white bird. She asked her mom, "What is that bird, mom?" + +Mom said, "That bird is a swan, Anna. Swans are very beautiful and graceful. They have long necks and big wings. They can swim and fly." + +Ben said, "I like ducks better. Ducks are useful. They can quack and lay eggs. What can swans do, mom?" + +Mom said, "Swans can do many things, Ben. They can make music with their voices. They can protect their mates and babies. They can also be friends with people. Some people feed swans bread and corn. Swans remember who is kind to them." + +Anna and Ben wanted to be kind to the swan. They asked their mom for some bread. Mom gave them some bread and explained how to feed the swan. They broke the bread into small pieces and threw them into the water. The swan came closer and ate the bread. It made a soft sound and looked at them with its black eyes. Anna and Ben smiled. They liked the swan. They thought the swan was beautiful and useful. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box. They could use the box to make a house, a car, a spaceship, or anything they wanted. + +One day, they decided to play pirates. They put on hats and scarves and drew maps and swords. They put the box in the middle of the room and pretended it was a ship. They sailed to different islands and looked for treasure. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shiny coin!" Tom said, holding up a penny. + +"Wow, that's a great treasure, Tom!" Lily said. "Can I see it?" + +Tom gave her the coin and she looked at it closely. + +"I have an opinion," she said. "This coin is not shiny enough. We need to find a bigger and brighter treasure." + +Tom was surprised. He liked the coin and thought it was shiny enough. + +"But I like this coin, Lily," he said. "It's a good treasure. Why do you want a bigger and brighter one?" + +Lily shrugged. "I just do. It's more fun. Come on, let's keep looking." + +Tom felt sad. He wanted to play with the coin, but Lily wanted to play with something else. He did not want to argue with her, so he followed her. + +They searched the room for more treasure, but they did not find anything they liked. They started to get bored and tired. + +"Let's go back to the ship, Tom," Lily said. "Maybe we can find something else to play with." + +They went back to the box and climbed inside. They looked at their toys, but they did not feel like playing with them. + +They sat in the box and were quiet. They did not talk to each other. They did not smile. They did not have fun. + +They wished they had played with the coin. +Sara and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked to pretend with other things too. They saw an ashtray on the table. It was round and shiny and had some gray stuff inside. + +"Let's play with this!" Sara said. She picked up the ashtray and held it in her hands. + +"What is it?" Ben asked. He touched the gray stuff. It was soft and dusty. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's sand. Or snow. Or magic!" Sara said. She smiled and shook the ashtray. The gray stuff fell out and made a mess on the floor. + +"Wow! Look at that!" Ben said. He clapped his hands and laughed. + +They decided to make a game with the ashtray and the gray stuff. They took turns to pour the gray stuff from the ashtray into different containers. They used cups, bowls, pots, and even a shoe. They made sounds and pretended they were cooking or making potions. + +They were having so much fun that they did not hear their mom coming home. She opened the door and saw the living room covered in gray dust. She gasped and dropped her bags. + +"Sara! Ben! What are you doing?" She asked. She was not happy. She was angry. + +Sara and Ben stopped playing and looked at their mom. They saw her face and knew they were in trouble. They felt scared and sorry. + +"We were playing with the ashtray, mom. We were pouring the sand and the snow and the magic." Sara said. + +"That's not sand or snow or magic, Sara. That's ash. It's dirty and bad for you. And the ashtray is not a toy. It's for grown-ups who smoke. You should never touch it." Mom said. She took the ashtray from Sara and put it on a high shelf. She got a broom and a dustpan and started to clean the floor. + +Sara and Ben helped their mom to clean the mess. They said they were sorry and they would not play with the ashtray again. Mom hugged them and said she loved them. She said they could play with their toys or read a book or draw a picture. But they had to ask her before they used anything else. + +Sara and Ben nodded and said okay. They learned their lesson. They were still excited to play, but they would be more careful next time. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy trains. They have many trains of different colors and sizes. They like to sort their trains by color or by size. Lily says, "I have more red trains than you. Red is my favorite color." Ben says, "But I have more big trains than you. Big trains are faster and stronger." + +They hear a loud whistle from the kitchen. It is their mom, making soup for lunch. She calls them, "Lily and Ben, come and eat. The soup is ready and yummy." They run to the kitchen and see a big pot of soup on the stove. The soup has steam coming out of it. Steam is hot and wet. They have to wait for the soup to cool down a little. + +Mom gives them each a bowl of soup and a spoon. She says, "This soup has carrots, potatoes, and chicken. Can you sort the ingredients in your bowl? Can you find the carrots, the potatoes, and the chicken?" Lily and Ben start to sort their soup. They use their spoons to move the ingredients around. They say, "This is a carrot. It is orange and crunchy. This is a potato. It is white and soft. This is a chicken. It is brown and tender." + +They taste their soup and say, "Mmm, this soup is yummy. Thank you, mom." Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm glad you like it. And I'm proud of you for sorting your soup. You are very smart and clever." Lily and Ben smile and hug their mom. They finish their soup and ask for more. They love soup and they love their mom. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the hole!" Tom said. + +"No, it looks smelly and dark," Lily said. + +"Come on, don't be scared. Maybe we can find something fun," Tom said. + +He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her into the hole. They crawled deeper and deeper. They could not see anything. They could only smell something bad. + +"Tom, I don't like this. Let's go back," Lily said. + +"OK, OK, let's go back," Tom said. + +But they could not find the way back. They were lost in the hole. They started to cry. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +No one heard them. They were alone in the hole. They regretted going in the hole. They wished they had listened to Lily. They were very scared and sad. +Sara was sad. She missed her dad. He was far away. He worked in a different place. He sent her an image every day. It was on mom's phone. Sara liked to see his face and hear his voice. + +One day, Sara had an idea. She wanted to make a surprise for dad. She took some paper and crayons. She drew an image of her and dad. She smiled and hugged him. She wrote "I miss you" with big letters. + +She showed mom her image. Mom was proud. She said, "That's a beautiful image, Sara. Dad will love it. Do you want to send it to him?" Sara nodded. Mom helped her take a photo of the image. She sent it to dad's phone. + +Dad was happy. He saw the image on his phone. He called mom and Sara. He said, "Thank you for the image, Sara. It's the best gift ever. I miss you too. I love you very much." Sara was happy. She said, "I love you, dad. Come back soon." They blew kisses to each other. Sara felt closer to dad. She put the image on her wall. She looked at it every night. She knew dad was looking at it too. +Lila was a spoiled girl who always wanted new toys. She had many dolls, cars, books and games, but she was never happy. She always asked her mom and dad for more things. + +One day, she saw a rabbit in the pet shop. It was white and fluffy, with long ears and a pink nose. Lila wanted the rabbit very much. She begged her mom and dad to buy it for her. + +"Please, please, please, can I have the rabbit?" she said. "It is so cute and soft. I will love it and take care of it." + +Her mom and dad looked at each other. They knew that Lila was not good at taking care of her toys. She often broke them, lost them or forgot about them. They did not think that she was ready for a real pet. + +"No, Lila, you cannot have the rabbit," her dad said. "You have enough toys already. You need to learn to be happy with what you have." + +Lila was very angry. She stamped her feet and cried. She did not want to listen to her dad. She wanted the rabbit. + +She ran to the pet shop and grabbed the rabbit from its cage. She hugged it and tried to run away. But the rabbit did not like being hugged so hard. It bit Lila's finger and scratched her face. It tried to resist and get free. + +"Ow, ow, ow, let me go, let me go!" the rabbit said. + +Lila was scared and hurt. She dropped the rabbit and ran back to her mom and dad. They were worried and angry. They took her to the doctor to check her finger and face. They also apologized to the pet shop owner and paid for the damage. + +Lila learned a lesson that day. She learned that she cannot always get what she wants. She learned that she has to respect other living things. She learned that being spoiled is not fun. She decided to be more grateful and kind. She also decided to leave the rabbit alone. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys with many things. They have cars, dolls, balls, and swords. They like to pretend they are knights and princesses. + +One day, they play outside in the garden. It is sunny and warm. They run and jump and laugh. They find a big puddle of water. They splash in the puddle with their feet. They get wet and dirty. + +Tom has a red sword. He thinks it is very cool. He swings it in the air. He says, "I am the king of the castle!" Mia has a pink sword. She thinks it is very pretty. She swings it in the air. She says, "I am the queen of the castle!" + +They play with their swords. They pretend to fight. They say, "Ha ha!" and "Take that!" They have fun. But then, Tom hits Mia's sword too hard. Mia's sword breaks. It snaps in two. Mia is sad. She cries. She says, "My sword! My sword is broken!" + +Tom is shocked. He did not mean to break Mia's sword. He feels bad. He says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I'm sorry I broke your sword. It was an accident. Please don't cry." He gives Mia his sword. He says, "Here, you can have my sword. It is yours now. I don't need it." + +Mia stops crying. She looks at Tom's sword. She sees that it is wet and dirty from the puddle. She says, "Thank you, Tom. Thank you for giving me your sword. But it is wet and dirty. We need to dry it and clean it." + +Tom nods. He says, "You're welcome, Mia. You're right. We need to dry it and clean it. Let's go inside and find a towel and a cloth. Then we can play with it again." + +They go inside. They find a towel and a cloth. They dry and clean Tom's sword. They make it shiny and bright. They smile. They hug. They say, "We are friends. We share our toys. We are happy." They go back outside. They play with their sword. They have fun. They are happy. The end. +Tina and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pond with many fish and shrimps. Tina wanted to catch a shrimp and put it in a jar. Sam was scared of the water and the shrimps. + +"Come on, Sam, let's catch a shrimp!" Tina said. "They are small and cute and have many legs." + +"No, Tina, I don't want to. The water is cold and deep and the shrimps might bite me." Sam said. + +"Don't be a baby, Sam. I dare you to catch a shrimp with me. It will be fun." Tina said. + +Tina took off her shoes and socks and went into the water. She reached for a shrimp with her hand. Sam watched her from the shore. He felt bad for being scared. He wanted to be brave like Tina. + +"Look, Sam, I got one!" Tina shouted. She held up a shrimp in her hand. It was pink and shiny and wiggled its legs. + +"Wow, Tina, you did it!" Sam said. He smiled and clapped his hands. + +Tina was happy. She put the shrimp in a jar with some water and grass. She ran back to Sam and gave him the jar. + +"Here, Sam, this is for you. You can keep the shrimp as a pet. He is your friend now." Tina said. + +Sam was surprised and touched. He took the jar and looked at the shrimp. He felt sorry for taking it from its home. He was thoughtful. + +"Thank you, Tina, you are very kind. But I think the shrimp will be happier in the pond. Can we put him back?" Sam asked. + +Tina nodded. She understood. She was thoughtful too. + +"Okay, Sam, let's put him back. Maybe we can visit him another day." Tina said. + +They went back to the pond and gently released the shrimp. It swam away with its friends. Tina and Sam waved goodbye to the shrimp. They hugged each other and went back to play. They were good friends. +Ben and Mia are best friends. They like to play together every day. They share their toys and help each other. They are reliable friends. + +One day, Ben has a surprise for Mia. He hides a cup behind his back. He says, "Mia, I have something for you. Close your eyes and hold out your hands." Mia does what Ben says. She is curious and excited. + +Ben puts the cup in Mia's hands. He says, "Open your eyes!" Mia opens her eyes and sees the cup. It is a pretty cup with flowers and butterflies. It is her favorite cup. She lost it a long time ago. She is very happy and hugs Ben. She says, "Thank you, Ben! How did you find my cup?" + +Ben says, "I found it in the sandbox. I remembered it was your cup. I washed it and kept it for you. I wanted to surprise you and make you smile." Mia smiles and says, "You are the best friend ever, Ben. You are so kind and thoughtful. You made me very happy." + +Ben and Mia drink some juice from their cups. They toast to their friendship. They say, "Cheers!" They laugh and play some more. They are happy and grateful. They are reliable friends. They love surprises. +Timmy loved his toy car. He played with it every day. He made it zoom and beep and race on the floor. But one day, his toy car broke. It would not move or make any sound. Timmy was very sad. + +He showed his toy car to his mom. "Mom, can you fix it?" he asked. His mom looked at the toy car. She shook her head. "I'm sorry, Timmy. I don't know how to fix it. It needs a mechanic." + +"A mechanic?" Timmy asked. "What is that?" + +"A mechanic is someone who knows how to fix cars and other things that have wheels and engines. They have tools and skills to make them work again." His mom explained. + +"Where can we find a mechanic?" Timmy asked. + +His mom thought for a moment. She remembered that her friend Lisa had a brother who was a mechanic. She picked up her phone and called Lisa. "Hi, Lisa. This is Timmy's mom. I have a favor to ask. Do you think your brother can help me fix Timmy's toy car? It's his favorite toy and he's very upset." + +Lisa was a thoughtful friend. She said yes right away. She told her mom to bring Timmy and his toy car to her house. Her brother was there and he would be happy to help. + +Timmy and his mom went to Lisa's house. Lisa greeted them with a smile. She took them to the garage where her brother was working. He was a big man with a blue shirt and a cap. He had many tools and parts on his table. He looked at Timmy's toy car. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, little buddy. I'll fix your toy car in no time." + +He took the toy car and opened it. He checked the wires and the batteries and the wheels. He used his tools to fix the problem. He closed the toy car and turned it on. It moved and made sound again. He gave it back to Timmy. Timmy was overjoyed. He hugged his toy car and thanked the mechanic. He also thanked Lisa and her mom for being so kind. + +Timmy and his mom went back home. Timmy played with his toy car again. He was very happy. He said a prayer before he went to bed. He thanked God for his toy car, his mom, and his new friends. He asked God to bless them and keep them safe. He fell asleep with his toy car in his arms. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play with a football in the park. One day, a big boy comes and takes their football. He runs away with it. Tom and Ben are sad and angry. + +"Hey, that is our football! Give it back!" Tom shouts. + +"No, it is mine now. You are too small to play with it." The big boy says. + +Tom and Ben chase the big boy, but he is faster. They are frustrated. They want their football back. + +They see a lady walking a dog. The dog is big and friendly. Tom has an idea. + +"Excuse me, lady. Can your dog help us?" Tom asks. + +"What is the problem, dear?" The lady asks. + +"That boy stole our football. He is very mean. Can your dog get it for us?" Ben says. + +The lady nods. She tells her dog to fetch the football. The dog runs after the big boy. The big boy sees the dog and gets scared. He drops the football and runs away. The dog brings the football back to Tom and Ben. They are happy. + +"Thank you, lady. Thank you, dog. You are very nice." Tom and Ben say. + +"You are welcome, boys. I am glad you got your football back. But remember, stealing is wrong. You should always share and be kind to others." The lady says. + +Tom and Ben agree. They learn a lesson. They hug the dog and the lady. They go back to play with their football. They have fun. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play on the farm. The farm had many animals. Tim and Sam liked to feed the animals and pet them. + +One day, Tim saw a big red tractor. He wanted to ride on it. He asked the farmer if he could. The farmer said yes, but only if Sam came with him. The farmer said he would lend them the tractor for a little while. Tim and Sam were happy. They thanked the farmer and climbed on the tractor. + +The tractor was mighty. It made a loud noise and moved fast. Tim and Sam drove it around the farm. They saw the cows, the pigs, the sheep and the chickens. They waved to them and said hello. The animals looked at them and made their sounds. + +Tim and Sam had a lot of fun on the tractor. They felt like they were big and strong. They drove it back to the farmer and said thank you. The farmer smiled and said they were welcome. He said they were good boys and he was proud of them. Tim and Sam hugged the farmer and went back to play. They were happy. They had a great day on the farm. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and make things. They are very creative. They can make houses, cars, towers and animals with blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a big nation with blocks. A nation is a place where many people live and work together. They use many colors and shapes of blocks to make their nation. They make roads, bridges, farms, schools, shops and parks. They are very happy and proud of their nation. + +They want to show their nation to their teacher and their classmates. They ask their teacher if they can pass their nation to the front of the room. The teacher says yes. They carefully pick up their nation and pass it to the front. They are very careful not to break it. + +The teacher and the classmates are amazed by their nation. They say it is very beautiful and creative. They ask Tom and Mia how they made it. Tom and Mia tell them about their blocks and their ideas. They say they worked together and had fun. + +The teacher and the classmates clap for Tom and Mia. They say they are very smart and talented. Tom and Mia smile and thank them. They are very happy and proud of their nation. They say they are good friends and good builders. They love to play with blocks and make things. They are very creative. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train with many cars. They liked to attach the cars to each other and make the train go around the room. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He wanted to make the train longer and longer. He found some string and tape and started to attach more things to the train. He attached a shoe, a book, a spoon, a hat, and even a banana. He was very proud of his long train. + +Lily saw what Tom was doing and did not like it. She thought Tom was being silly and making a mess. She wanted to play with the train the way it was. She tried to tell Tom to stop, but he did not listen. He said his train was the best and he wanted to make it even longer. + +Lily got angry and pulled the string. The string was not strong enough to hold all the things Tom had attached. It snapped and the train fell apart. Some of the cars were broken and some of the things were smashed. Tom and Lily both started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken train and the mess in the living room. She was not happy. She asked Tom and Lily what happened and why they were crying. They both told her their side of the story. + +Mom said they both made a mistake. She said Tom should not have attached so many things to the train without asking Lily. She said Lily should not have pulled the string without talking to Tom. She said they should have shared the train and played nicely. She said they should have respected their toys and not broken them. + +She helped them clean up the mess and fix the train. She said they could still play with the train, but only with the cars that were not broken. She said they should be careful and gentle with their toys. She said they should be sorry and say sorry to each other. + +Tom and Lily felt bad for what they did. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. They hugged and made up. They played with the train again, but this time they did not attach anything else to it. They learned their lesson. They learned to share and to respect their toys. They learned to be good friends. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to be a good cook like her mom. Mom gave her a small knife and a pepper. She told Lily to cut the pepper into small pieces. Lily was happy. She liked the color and the smell of the pepper. + +Lily was very careful with the knife. She did not want to hurt herself or the pepper. She cut the pepper slowly and neatly. She made a pile of pepper pieces on the cutting board. She looked at her mom and smiled. She wanted to show her mom how well she did. + +Mom was busy with the stove. She was making soup for dinner. She needed the pepper for the soup. She told Lily to complete her task and bring the pepper to her. Lily nodded. She was almost done. She just needed to cut one more piece. + +But then, Lily saw something on the floor. It was a shiny coin. Lily loved shiny things. She wanted to pick up the coin. She forgot about the knife and the pepper. She reached for the coin with her hand. + +Lily did not see the knife slip from the cutting board. She did not hear the knife fall on the floor. She did not feel the knife cut her finger. She only felt a sharp pain and saw blood. She screamed. + +Mom heard Lily scream. She turned off the stove and ran to Lily. She saw the knife and the blood and the pepper. She understood what happened. She hugged Lily and said sorry. She took Lily to the sink and washed her finger. She put a bandage on it and kissed it. She told Lily it would be okay. + +Lily cried and said sorry too. She said she was silly and greedy. She said she did not mean to drop the knife and hurt herself. She said she wanted to help mom and complete her task. She said she wanted to be a good cook like mom. + +Mom smiled and said she loved Lily. She said Lily was a good cook and a good helper. She said she was proud of Lily and her pepper. She said the pepper was clean and cut and ready for the soup. She said they could finish the soup together and have a yummy dinner. + +Lily smiled and said she loved mom. She said she was sorry for the coin and the knife and the blood. She said she learned her lesson. She said she would be more careful and attentive next time. She said she wanted to finish the soup with mom and have a yummy dinner too. +Ben and Lily like to play in the garden. They have a big tree with yellow fruits. They are lemons. Ben and Lily like to pick lemons and make juice. + +One day, they see a white bird on the tree. It is a dove. It has a hurt wing. Ben and Lily want to help the bird. They urge the bird to come down. They say, "Don't be scared. We are nice. We have juice for you." + +The bird is thirsty and hungry. It trusts Ben and Lily. It flies down and lands on Ben's arm. Ben and Lily are happy. They give the bird some juice and some bread. The bird drinks and eats. It feels better. + +Ben and Lily make a nest for the bird. They use some grass and some leaves. They put the nest in a box. They put the box in the shed. They say, "You can stay here until your wing is well. We will visit you every day." + +The bird coos and nods. It likes Ben and Lily. It likes the lemon juice. It likes the white nest. It is safe and warm. Ben and Lily smile. They are good friends. +Tim and Amy were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw the garage door was open. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the garage," Tim said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"I don't know," Amy said. "It looks dark and scary. Mom and Dad said we should not go in there." + +"Don't be a baby," Tim said. "It's just a garage. Come on, follow me." + +Tim ran to the garage and Amy followed him. They saw a lot of things in the garage. There were tools and boxes and bikes and cans. They touched and moved and kicked some of the things. + +"Look, a ball!" Tim said. He picked up a red ball and threw it in the air. The ball hit a switch on the wall. The garage door started to close. + +"Uh-oh," Amy said. "The door is closing. We have to get out." + +Tim and Amy ran to the door. But they were too late. The door closed and locked. They were trapped in the garage. It was dark and quiet. They were scared and alone. + +"Help!" Tim shouted. "Help! We're in the garage!" + +"Help!" Amy shouted. "Help! We're in the garage!" + +They shouted and cried for a long time. But no one heard them. Mom and Dad were in the house. They did not know Tim and Amy were in the garage. + +After a while, they stopped shouting and crying. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Amy," Tim said. "I should have listened to you. I should not have gone in the garage. It was a bad idea." + +"I'm sorry, Tim," Amy said. "I should have told Mom and Dad. I should not have followed you. It was a bad idea." + +They learned a lesson. They learned to obey their parents and to be careful. They hoped someone would find them soon. + +The end. +Anna liked to walk in the field with her mama. She saw many flowers of different colors. She liked to touch them and smell them. But mama told her to be careful of the poppies. They had sharp needles that could hurt her fingers. + +One day, Anna saw a big red poppy that looked very pretty. She wanted to pick it and give it to mama. She forgot what mama said and reached for the poppy. But as soon as she touched it, she felt a sting on her hand. She cried out and dropped the poppy. + +Mama heard her cry and ran to her. She saw the blood on Anna's hand and the poppy on the ground. She was worried and hugged Anna. She examined her hand and saw a small hole where the needle had pricked her. She took out a bandage from her bag and wrapped it around Anna's hand. + +She told Anna that she was sorry and that she loved her. She also told her that she should always listen to mama and not touch the poppies. Anna nodded and said she was sorry too. She said she loved mama and that she would not touch the poppies again. + +Mama smiled and kissed Anna's cheek. She picked up the poppy and threw it away. She took Anna's hand and walked back to the house. She told Anna that the bandage would help her hand heal and that she could play with other flowers that were safe and nice. Anna smiled and said she liked the other flowers too. She was happy to have mama and to walk in the field. +Tom is a big elephant. He has a long trunk. He can use his trunk to pick up things and spray water. He likes to play with his trunk. + +One day, Tom meets a new friend. Her name is Lily. She is a small mouse. She has a short tail. She can use her tail to balance and climb. She likes to play with her tail. + +Tom and Lily are very different. But they want to play together. They try to share their toys. Tom gives Lily a ball. Lily gives Tom a nut. But they have a problem. The ball is too big for Lily. The nut is too small for Tom. They cannot play with them. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not understand. Why can they not play with each other's toys? They look at each other. They see their trunk and tail. They have an idea. + +Tom and Lily decide to try something new. They use their trunk and tail to make a toy. They twist and tie them together. They make a long rope. They can swing and tug and jump with it. They have fun with their toy. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They understand. They can play with each other's trunk and tail. They are perfect friends. +Ben and Lily liked to play match. They had cards with pictures of animals, fruits, and toys. They took turns to flip two cards and see if they matched. If they matched, they kept the cards. If they did not match, they put them back. The one who had the most cards at the end won. + +One day, they saw a new card in the pile. It had a picture of a jail. A jail was a place where bad people stayed. It had bars and locks and no windows. Ben and Lily did not like the jail card. They wondered who put it there. + +They flipped the jail card and looked for its match. They did not find it. They flipped another card and another card. They still did not find it. They flipped all the cards, but there was no match for the jail card. They were confused and scared. + +Then they heard a laugh. It was Sam, their big brother. He was hiding behind the sofa. He had made the jail card and put it in the pile. He wanted to trick Ben and Lily. He thought it was funny. + +Ben and Lily did not think it was funny. They were angry and sad. They told Sam to go away. They did not want to play with him. They put the jail card in the trash. They did not like the jail card. They liked the cards with happy pictures. They liked to play match. +Lily was a little rabbit who liked to chew leaves. She liked green leaves, red leaves, yellow leaves, and brown leaves. She liked leaves from trees, leaves from flowers, and leaves from grass. She chewed leaves all day long. + +One day, she saw a big leaf on the ground. It was bigger than her head. It was purple and shiny. It looked very nice. Lily wanted to chew it. She hopped to the leaf and took a bite. + +"Ow!" she cried. The leaf was not nice. It was bad. It was sour and bitter and prickly. It hurt her mouth. She spat out the leaf and rubbed her tongue. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" asked her friend Max, a little mouse. He saw Lily's face and the leaf. He knew what happened. + +"I'm not okay, Max," said Lily. "I chewed a bad leaf. It was purple and shiny, but it was not nice. It was yucky and ouchy. I don't like it." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," said Max. "That leaf is not for chewing. That leaf is for looking. It is a pretty leaf, but it is not a tasty leaf. It is a special leaf. It is a butterfly leaf." + +"A butterfly leaf?" asked Lily. She looked at the leaf again. She saw some holes in it. She saw some colors in it. She saw some shapes in it. + +"Yes, a butterfly leaf," said Max. "Look, there is a butterfly on it. It is a purple and shiny butterfly. It matches the leaf. The butterfly likes the leaf. The leaf is its home. The leaf is its food. The leaf is its friend." + +Lily saw the butterfly. It was purple and shiny. It was very nice. It was not bad. It was not sour and bitter and prickly. It was sweet and soft and smooth. It fluttered its wings and flew away. + +"Wow," said Lily. "The butterfly is beautiful. The leaf is beautiful too. But it is not for me. It is for the butterfly. I will not chew it. I will let it be." + +"That's good, Lily," said Max. "You are a smart rabbit. You are a kind rabbit. You are my friend. Come, let's find some other leaves to chew. I know some nice ones. They are green and crunchy and yummy. They are for us." + +"Okay, Max," said Lily. "Let's go. You are a smart mouse. You are a kind mouse. You are my friend too. I like to chew leaves with you." + +They hopped and ran and found some nice leaves. They chewed them and enjoyed them. They were happy. They were friends. +Tom and Sue like to play in the park. They like to go on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing is the roundabout. The roundabout is a big circle that spins when you push it. + +One day, Tom and Sue go to the park with their mom. They run to the roundabout and start to push it. They push it faster and faster. They laugh and shout as they spin. They think it is fun and easy. + +But then, Tom feels sick. His head hurts and he feels dizzy. He wants to stop, but he can't. He falls off the roundabout and lands on the grass. He cries and holds his head. Sue stops too. She feels sorry for Tom. She runs to him and hugs him. + +Mom hears them and comes to help. She picks up Tom and comforts him. She tells him that spinning too fast is not good for him. She says that he should be careful and not push himself too hard. She says that sometimes, easy things can be bad for you. + +Tom and Sue learn a lesson. They decide to play on the roundabout more gently. They still have fun, but they don't spin too fast. They don't want to hurt their heads again. They want to be happy and healthy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with stuff. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They share their stuff and have fun. + +One day, Tom sees a new stuff in Sue's room. It is a big puzzle with many pieces. Tom wants to play with it. He asks Sue, "Can I play with your puzzle?" + +Sue says, "No, Tom. This is my puzzle. It is hard and you are stupid. You will break it or lose it. Go away." + +Tom is sad and angry. He thinks Sue is mean. He waits until Sue goes to the bathroom. Then he takes the puzzle and runs to his room. He tries to put the pieces together, but he does not know how. He gets bored and throws the pieces around. + +Sue comes back and sees her puzzle is gone. She looks for it and finds it in Tom's room. She sees the pieces are everywhere. Some are broken, some are missing. She cries and screams, "Tom, you are stupid! You ruined my puzzle! I hate you!" + +Tom feels bad. He says, "I'm sorry, Sue. I just wanted to play. I did not mean to finish your puzzle." + +Sue does not listen. She takes her stuff and goes home. She does not want to be friends with Tom anymore. Tom is alone and sad. He wishes he did not take the puzzle. He wishes he was not stupid. +Lila was a gifted girl who liked to act. She could pretend to be anyone she wanted, like a princess, a pirate, or a doctor. She had a big box of costumes and props that she used for her shows. + +One day, she decided to act like a fairy. She put on a pink dress, a sparkly crown, and some wings. She looked for a wand, but she could not find one. She asked her mom, but her mom said she did not have one. She asked her dad, but her dad said he did not have one. She asked her brother, but her brother said he did not have one and laughed at her. + +Lila felt sad. She wanted a wand to make magic. She went outside to the garden, hoping to find something. She saw a twig on the ground. It was long and thin and brown. She picked it up and looked at it. She thought it could be a wand, if she used her imagination. + +She waved the twig in the air and said some words. She pretended that the twig made flowers grow, birds sing, and rainbows appear. She felt happy. She had a wand to make magic. She ran back to the house, holding the twig. She wanted to show her mom, her dad, and her brother her wand and her act. + +She found them in the living room. She said, "Look, I have a wand! I can make magic! Watch me act like a fairy!" She waved the twig and said some words. She smiled and waited for them to clap and cheer. + +But they did not clap and cheer. They looked at her and the twig. They did not see any magic. They did not understand her act. They said, "That's not a wand, that's a twig. You can't make magic with a twig. You're just pretending." + +Lila felt sad again. She dropped the twig and ran to her room. She cried on her bed. She wished they could see her magic. She wished they could appreciate her act. She wished they could understand her gift. +Tom and Anna were twins who lived with their mom and dad in a big house. They had many toys, books, and clothes. They did not have to work or help at home. Their mom and dad provided them with everything they wanted. They had a luxury life. + +But Tom and Anna were not happy. They were bored and spoiled. They did not listen to their mom and dad or say thank you. They did not share with each other or play nicely. They did not obey the rules or respect others. They were naughty and rude. + +One day, their mom and dad had to go away for a week. They left Tom and Anna with their grandma, who lived in a small house. She did not have many things, but she was kind and loving. She tried to make Tom and Anna happy, but they did not care. They complained and whined. They threw tantrums and broke things. They did not follow grandma's instructions or appreciate her efforts. They were mean and selfish. + +Grandma was sad and tired. She did not know what to do with Tom and Anna. She decided to teach them a lesson. She took away all their toys, books, and clothes. She gave them only bread and water for food. She made them do chores and homework. She did not let them watch TV or play games. She did not provide them with any luxury. She wanted them to learn to be obedient and grateful. + +But Tom and Anna did not learn. They hated grandma and her house. They did not change their behavior or attitude. They only became more angry and unhappy. They missed their mom and dad and their big house. They wished they had been good and nice. But it was too late. They had a bad ending. +Ben was a big boy who liked to help his mom in the kitchen. He knew how to wash the fruits and vegetables, and how to cut them with a safe knife. He also knew how to unlock the pantry door, where his mom kept the snacks and the spices. + +One day, he wanted to make a surprise for his mom. He decided to make a salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and celery. He washed and cut the lettuce and the tomatoes, and grated some cheese. Then he went to the pantry to get the celery. He unlocked the door with the key, and opened it. + +But he was not alone. Inside the pantry, he saw a small mouse, nibbling on a cracker. The mouse saw him too, and was very scared. It ran away, but not before knocking over a jar of pepper. The pepper made Ben sneeze, and the noise made his mom alert. + +She came to the kitchen, and saw Ben with the key, the salad, and the pepper. She was surprised, but also happy. She hugged Ben, and thanked him for his help. She said he was a very good and brave boy, and that she loved him very much. She also said he should always be careful with the pantry, and not let the mouse in. + +They ate the salad together, and Ben gave some celery to the mouse, who was hiding under the table. The mouse was happy too, and became Ben's friend. They all had a nice lunch, and Ben felt proud of his surprise. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play and share toys. One day, they went to a party with their moms. There was music and cake and balloons. Lily and Max wanted to dance. + +"Come on, Max, let's dance!" Lily said, grabbing his hand. + +"But I don't know how to dance," Max said, pulling back. + +"It's easy, just move your feet and have fun," Lily said. + +"But what if I look silly?" Max said. + +"Who cares? We're here to enjoy ourselves," Lily said. + +Lily tried to drag Max to the dance floor, but he was too scared. He saw other kids laughing and jumping and spinning. He felt worry in his tummy. He wished he could be brave like Lily. + +Lily was sad that Max didn't want to dance with her. She thought he was being selfish. She wanted to have fun with her best friend, but he only cared about himself. She decided to dance alone. She moved her feet and had fun. She smiled and laughed and spun. + +Max watched Lily dance. He saw how happy she was. He felt lonely and left out. He wanted to join her, but he didn't know how. He wished he could be happy like Lily. + +He saw a balloon on the floor. It was red and shiny. He picked it up and blew it. It made a funny noise. He giggled. He blew it again and again. He felt a little better. + +He saw Lily look at him. She saw his balloon. She smiled. She came over to him. + +"Hi, Max. That's a nice balloon," she said. + +"Hi, Lily. Do you want to play with it?" he said. + +"Sure, thank you. That's very kind of you," she said. + +They played with the balloon. They tossed it and caught it and bounced it. They made funny noises and faces. They had fun. + +They heard the music change. It was a song they both liked. They looked at each other. + +"Max, do you want to dance with me?" Lily said. + +"Lily, I don't know how to dance," Max said. + +"It's okay, Max. I'll show you. Just follow me," Lily said. + +She took his hand and led him to the dance floor. She moved her feet and showed him how. He moved his feet and followed her. He felt a little nervous, but also a little excited. He saw other kids dancing and smiling. He felt happy. + +They danced and danced. They forgot about their worry and their selfish. They only felt their friendship and their joy. They had the best time ever. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But Lily and Ben liked the zebras best. They had black and white stripes and long tails. + +One zebra was very nosy. He came close to the fence and looked at Lily and Ben. He sniffed their hair and clothes. He tried to lick their faces. Lily and Ben laughed and petted his nose. + +Mom and Dad said it was time to go. They had to see other animals and have lunch. Lily and Ben said goodbye to the nosy zebra. They wanted to stay with him, but they had to follow Mom and Dad. + +The nosy zebra did not want them to go. He made a loud noise and ran after them. He tried to jump over the fence, but he could not. He was too big and the fence was too high. He was sad and lonely. + +Lily and Ben saw him and felt sorry for him. They waved to him and said they would come back soon. They hoped he would find a friend to play with. They hoped he would stay happy and safe. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with their dogs. Tom has a big dog named Rex. Sam has a small dog named Dot. Rex and Dot are very different, but they are also very nice. + +One day, Tom and Sam go to the park with their dogs. They put leashes on Rex and Dot, so they do not run away. They see a big pile of leaves. They want to play in the leaves. They take off the leashes and let Rex and Dot run to the leaves. + +Rex and Dot jump into the leaves. They have fun. They mix the leaves with their paws and their noses. They make a big mess. They find a stick in the leaves. They play tug-of-war with the stick. They are happy. + +Tom and Sam see an old man on a bench. He is watching Rex and Dot. He has a smile on his face. He has a hat on his head. The hat is ancient. It is very old and has holes in it. The old man likes Rex and Dot. He thinks they are cute. + +Tom and Sam go to the old man. They say hello. They ask him about his hat. The old man tells them a story. He says he got the hat from his grandpa. His grandpa was a sailor. He sailed on a big boat. He saw many things. He gave the hat to the old man when he was a boy. + +Tom and Sam listen to the story. They think it is cool. They ask the old man if they can touch his hat. The old man says yes. He lets them touch his hat. They feel the holes and the stitches. They say thank you. + +Tom and Sam call Rex and Dot. They put the leashes back on them. They say goodbye to the old man. They wave to him. They go home with their dogs. They are happy. They had a good day. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box of chocolate in the kitchen. They wanted to eat some, but they knew their mom would be angry. They had an idea. They took the box to their room and hid it under the bed. + +They waited until their mom was busy in the garden. Then they took out the box and opened it. There were many kinds of chocolate inside. They looked yummy. Tom and Lily each took one and put it in their mouth. It was sweet and creamy. They wanted more. + +They decided to make a game. They took out more chocolates and tried to balance them on their noses, ears, fingers and toes. They laughed and giggled as they did. They ate the chocolates that fell off. They had fun. + +But soon, they ate too many chocolates. They felt sick. Their stomachs hurt. They felt dizzy. They stopped laughing and giggling. They felt terrible. They wished they had not eaten so much chocolate. + +They heard their mom coming back to the house. They quickly put the box back under the bed and lay down on their pillows. They pretended to be asleep. They hoped their mom would not find out. They learned a lesson. Too much chocolate is not good. +Lily was a little girl who liked to pinch things. She pinched her toys, her books, her clothes, and sometimes even her cat. She thought it was fun to see how they felt and how they reacted. She did not know that pinching hurt and made others sad. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a lot of adorable animals there. She saw ducks, squirrels, rabbits, and birds. She wanted to pinch them all. She ran after them and tried to catch them with her hands. She pinched a duck's wing, a squirrel's tail, a rabbit's ear, and a bird's foot. The animals cried and ran away from her. They were scared and angry. + +Lily's mom saw what she was doing and was very upset. She scolded Lily and told her to stop pinching the animals. She said that pinching was bad and mean and that she should be gentle and kind. She said that the animals had feelings and that they did not like to be pinched. She said that Lily had to apologize to the animals and say sorry. + +Lily did not want to apologize. She did not think she did anything wrong. She thought her mom was being silly and unfair. She was mad and stubborn. She said no and ran away from her mom. She wanted to pinch more animals. + +She saw a big bear in a cage. The bear looked sleepy and bored. Lily thought he was adorable and wanted to pinch him. She climbed over the fence and sneaked into the cage. She reached for the bear's nose and pinched it hard. + +The bear woke up and roared. He was very angry and hurt. He did not like to be pinched. He opened his mouth and bit Lily's arm. Lily screamed and cried. She was very scared and hurt. She wished she had listened to her mom. + +The end. +Lily and Max like to play pretend. They have a big box of toys. Some toys are soft and cuddly. Some toys are hard and shiny. Some toys make noise and light. + +One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a long, flexible weapon. It has a button and a lock. Lily says, "This is a snake. It can bite and hiss." Max says, "No, this is a whip. It can crack and snap." + +They start to argue. They both want the weapon. They pull and tug. They shout and cry. The weapon is very strong. It does not break. + +But then, something happens. The button is pressed. The lock is opened. The weapon makes a loud noise and a bright light. Lily and Max are scared. They drop the weapon. They run and hide. + +They hear a voice. It is Mom. She says, "What is this? Where did you get this? This is not a toy. This is a dangerous thing. You could have hurt yourself or each other. You should never touch this again." + +Lily and Max are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We thought it was a toy. We were playing pretend." + +Mom says, "I understand. But you have to be careful. Some things are not for playing. Some things are for grown-ups only. You have to ask before you use something you do not know. You have to be safe and smart." + +Lily and Max nod. They hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. We will be safe and smart." + +Mom says, "I love you, too. Now, let's put this away. And let's find some other toys to play with. How about some blocks or some books?" + +Lily and Max smile. They say, "Yes, Mom. That sounds fun." They go to the box. They find some blocks and some books. They play together. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside at night. They had a big yard with a swing and a slide and a sandbox. They also had a flashlight that they used to make shadows on the wall. + +One night, they saw a big, round moon in the sky. It was bright and yellow and looked like a ball. They wanted to touch it and play with it, but it was too far away. + +"Let's pretend we are astronauts and go to the moon!" said Ben. + +"OK, but we have to behave and not make too much noise," said Lily. "Mom and Dad are sleeping and they don't like it when we wake them up." + +They put on their helmets, which were really buckets, and their suits, which were really pajamas. They took their flashlight and their teddy bears and went to the swing. They pushed each other higher and higher, pretending they were flying in a rocket. + +They reached the moon and jumped off the swing. They felt very light and happy. They explored the moon, which was really the sandbox. They made craters and hills and footprints with their hands and feet. They found a deep hole and looked inside. They saw something shiny and sparkly. + +"What is that?" asked Lily. + +"Maybe it's a star that fell from the sky," said Ben. + +"Maybe it's a treasure that someone left here," said Lily. + +They reached for the shiny thing, but it was too deep. They tried to dig it out, but they only made more sand fall into the hole. They got frustrated and started to cry. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. + +"Lily! Ben! What are you doing out here? It's past your bedtime!" It was Mom, who had heard their noise and came to check on them. + +They dropped their flashlight and their teddy bears and ran to Mom. They hugged her and said they were sorry. They told her they were playing astronauts and wanted to see the moon. + +Mom smiled and said she understood, but they had to go inside and sleep. She said the moon and the stars would be there tomorrow, and maybe they could see them again. She said the shiny thing was probably a coin or a button that someone lost, and it was not worth making a mess. + +She took them inside and tucked them in their beds. She kissed them and said she loved them. She turned off the light and left the room. + +Lily and Ben looked out the window and saw the moon. It was still big and round and bright. They waved to it and said good night. They closed their eyes and dreamed of flying in a rocket. They behaved and slept until morning. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a lemon tree in their garden. They picked some lemons and took them to the kitchen. + +"Let's make lemonade!" Ben said. He cut a lemon in half and squeezed it into a jug. Lily did the same. They added some water and sugar and stirred. + +They poured some lemonade into two cups and tasted it. "Yuck!" Ben said. "This is too sour!" He made a funny face and complained. "I don't like lemons!" + +Lily liked the lemonade. She thought it was sweet and refreshing. She smiled and said, "I like lemons! They are yellow and bright and brilliant!" + +Ben looked at Lily and saw that she was happy. He felt sorry for complaining. He tried the lemonade again and said, "Maybe it's not so bad. It's cold and wet and good for a hot day." + +They drank their lemonade and shared it with their mom and dad. They said it was delicious and thanked them. Ben and Lily felt proud and hugged each other. They decided that lemons were not so bad after all. +Tom liked to try new things. He liked to try new games, new books, and new foods. One day, his mom gave him a new food. It was called squash. It was orange and soft. + +Tom looked at the squash on his plate. He wondered how it would taste. He picked up his fork and took a small bite. He made a face. The squash was bitter. He did not like it at all. He pushed his plate away. + +His mom saw his face and smiled. She said, "It's okay, Tom. You don't have to like everything you try. But I'm proud of you for trying. Maybe you will like it better next time." + +Tom nodded. He was glad his mom was not mad. He said, "Thank you, mom. Can I have some apple juice, please?" + +His mom poured him some apple juice. He drank it and felt better. He liked apple juice. It was sweet and refreshing. He decided he would try squash again another day. Maybe it would taste different. He liked to try new things. +Tim liked to go to the park with his mom. He liked to see the birds and the flowers and the swings. But his favorite thing was to feed the ravens. He always brought some bread and threw it to them. The ravens were big and black and smart. They made funny noises and flew around him. + +One day, Tim saw a new raven. It was bigger and shinier than the others. It had a red ring on its leg. Tim thought it was very pretty. He wanted to feed it and make it his friend. He threw some bread to it, but the other ravens were faster. They ate the bread and chased the new raven away. Tim felt sad. + +The next day, Tim brought more bread. He hoped to see the new raven again. He looked for it among the trees and the bushes. He saw it sitting on a branch. It looked at him with bright eyes. Tim smiled and waved. He walked towards it, holding some bread. He wanted to lead it to a quiet spot, where they could share the bread and play. + +But the other ravens saw him. They were envious of the new raven. They did not want Tim to like it more than them. They flew after him, making loud noises and pecking at his hair and his clothes. Tim was scared. He dropped the bread and ran back to his mom. He cried and hugged her. + +The new raven saw what happened. It felt sorry for Tim. It flew down from the branch and picked up the bread. It followed Tim and his mom to the bench. It waited until they were calm and happy. Then it flew to Tim and landed on his shoulder. It gave him the bread and made a soft noise. Tim was surprised and happy. He thanked the raven and fed it some bread. He stroked its feathers and put the ring on his finger. He made a new friend. The other ravens were angry and jealous, but they could not do anything. Tim and the new raven were happy. +Tom and Mia liked to play with water. They had a spray bottle that they filled with water and took turns to spray each other. They laughed and ran around the garden, trying to dodge the water. + +One day, they decided to play a game. They wanted to see who could spray the most things in the house. They agreed on some rules: they could not spray people, animals, or things that could break. They also had to count how many things they sprayed. + +They ran inside the house, each with their spray bottle. Tom sprayed the sofa, the table, the chair, and the lamp. He counted four things. Mia sprayed the rug, the book, the pillow, and the picture. She counted four things too. They were both competitive and wanted to win. + +They looked around for more things to spray. Tom saw a cabinet in the kitchen. He opened it and sprayed the plates, the cups, the bowls, and the spoons. He counted eight things. He was happy and thought he would win. + +Mia saw another cabinet in the bathroom. She opened it and sprayed the soap, the toothbrush, the comb, and the band-aid. She counted eight things too. She was happy and thought she would win. + +They met in the living room and told each other how many things they sprayed. They realized they had the same number. They were both surprised and proud. They decided to share the prize: a big hug and a cookie. They smiled and hugged each other. They enjoyed the cookie and the water. They agreed it was a fun game. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making cars, houses, and animals with their blocks and stickers. But then Tim saw a bottle of glue on the shelf. He wanted to use it to make his car stronger and shinier. + +"Can I have the glue, please?" he asked his mom, who was reading a book on the couch. + +"No, Tim, the glue is not for playing. It is very sticky and messy. You might hurt yourself or ruin your toys. Just use the stickers, they are enough," his mom said. + +But Tim did not listen. He was very curious and stubborn. He waited until his mom was not looking and grabbed the glue. He ran back to his car and squeezed the glue all over it. He thought it looked very cool. + +"Lily, look at my car! It has glue on it! It is the best car ever!" he said, showing his car to his sister. + +Lily was not impressed. She thought the car looked ugly and wet. She was also worried that Tim would get in trouble. + +"Tim, that is not a good idea. The glue is not for toys. Mom said no. You should put it back before she sees it," she said. + +But Tim did not care. He insisted that his car was better than hers. He wanted to make her car have glue too. He grabbed her car and tried to put glue on it. + +"Hey, stop it! That is my car! Give it back!" Lily shouted, pulling her car away from him. + +They started to fight over the car. They pulled and pushed and yelled. The glue spilled everywhere. It got on their hands, their clothes, their hair, and their toys. It was very sticky and hard to get off. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was going on. She was very angry and shocked. She saw the mess they had made with the glue. She scolded them and took the glue away. She made them clean up and wash up. She also took away their toys for the rest of the day. + +Tim and Lily felt very sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been very naughty and foolish. They wished they had listened to their mom. They were also very frightened that the glue would not come off their hair. They hoped it would not make them bald. They learned their lesson and never played with glue again. +Ben and Lily love to help their mom cook. They like to mix things in a big bowl. Mom says mixing is fun and easy. Today, they are making a salad for lunch. Mom gives them lettuce, carrots, cheese and ranch. Ranch is a white sauce that tastes good on salad. + +Ben and Lily wash their hands and put on aprons. Mom shows them how to tear the lettuce into small pieces. They put the lettuce in the big bowl. Then, they peel the carrots and cut them into thin slices. They add the carrots to the bowl. Mom sprinkles some cheese on top. She says cheese makes everything better. + +Now, it is time to mix the salad. Mom gives Ben and Lily big spoons. They take turns stirring the salad in the bowl. They try not to spill anything. They are careful and gentle. Mom says they are very dependable helpers. She is proud of them. + +Mom pours some ranch on the salad. She says ranch makes the salad creamy and yummy. She asks Ben and Lily if they want to try some. They nod and smile. They each take a bite of the salad. They like it a lot. They say it is the best salad ever. Mom agrees. She says they did a great job. She hugs them and thanks them for helping. They hug her back and say they love her. They are happy and hungry. They can't wait to eat the rest of the salad. +One day, a lion was very hungry. He saw a big zebra and ran after it. He wanted to catch it and eat it. But the zebra was fast and smart. It ran and ran and ran, and made the lion chase it for a long time. + +The lion got very tired and dizzy. He could not run anymore. He stopped and lay down on the grass. He felt hot and thirsty. He closed his eyes and tried to rest. He hoped the zebra would come back and let him eat it. + +But the zebra did not come back. It saw a big tree with green leaves and juicy fruits. It went to the tree and ate some fruits. It felt happy and full. It saw the lion on the grass and felt sorry for him. It thought of a way to help him. + +It picked some fruits from the tree and carried them in its mouth. It walked slowly and quietly to the lion. It put the fruits near the lion's nose and backed away. It hoped the lion would smell the fruits and eat them. + +The lion smelled the fruits and opened his eyes. He saw the zebra and the fruits. He was surprised and confused. He did not want to eat the zebra anymore. He wanted to eat the fruits. He reached for the fruits and bit into them. They were sweet and juicy. He felt better and happier. He looked at the zebra and smiled. He thanked the zebra for the fruits. He said he was sorry for chasing it. He said he wanted to be friends with it. + +The zebra smiled back. It said it was happy to share the fruits. It said it was sorry for running away. It said it wanted to be friends with the lion too. They both spread their legs and lay down on the grass. They talked and laughed and played. They became good friends. They learned to share and care. They lived happily ever after. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They like to swing on the swings and slide on the slide. They have fun with their friends. + +But then they hear a loud bark. A big dog is running towards them. The dog is not on a chain. He looks angry and scary. Lily and Max are afraid of the dog. + +They rush to the gate. They want to get out of the park. They want to find their mom and dad. They hope the dog will not catch them. + +But the dog is faster than them. He jumps on Lily and knocks her down. He tries to bite her. Lily screams and cries. Max is very brave. He picks up a stick and hits the dog. He tells the dog to go away. + +The dog is hurt and scared. He runs away from Max and Lily. He finds his owner. His owner is sorry. He forgot to put the chain on the dog. He says he is sorry to Lily and Max. + +Lily and Max are safe. They hug each other. They are calm now. Their mom and dad come to the park. They are happy to see Lily and Max. They say they are proud of them. They take them home and give them a treat. Lily and Max are happy. They love their mom and dad. They love each other. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy dinosaurs. They had a big box full of different kinds of dinosaurs, big and small, with spikes and horns and long tails. They also had a plastic volcano that they could make erupt with baking soda and vinegar. + +One day, they decided to make a game with their dinosaurs and volcano. They put some of the dinosaurs on one side of the volcano, and some on the other side. They pretended that the dinosaurs were friends, but they did not know about the volcano. They made the dinosaurs talk and play and eat. + +Then, Tom said, "Let's make the volcano erupt and see what happens!" He poured some vinegar into the volcano and waited for the baking soda to fizz. Mia said, "Okay, but be careful. Don't get too close to the volcano. It might be hot and hurt you." She reminded Tom of the time he touched a hot stove and cried. + +The volcano erupted with a loud pop and a stream of bubbles. The dinosaurs were surprised and scared. They ran away from the volcano, but some of them got covered in the foam. Tom and Mia laughed and clapped. They thought it was fun and funny. + +They picked up the dinosaurs and cleaned them with a cloth. They put them back in the box, but they left the volcano empty. They did not want to make it erupt again. They said, "Bye, volcano. Maybe we will play with you another day." They hugged each other and went to have a snack. They were happy and hungry. +Lily loved her mom's purse. It was enormous and had many things inside. Lily liked to zip and unzip the purse and look at the things. She saw a phone, a wallet, a book, a pen, and a candy. + +One day, Lily saw her mom's purse on the couch. She wanted to play with it. She ran to the couch and grabbed the purse. She started to zip and unzip it and take out the things. She was having fun. + +But then, her mom came into the room. She saw Lily with her purse. She was angry. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? That is my purse. You cannot play with it. You might lose or break my things. Give it back to me now!" + +Lily was scared. She did not want to give back the purse. She liked the purse. She said, "No, mom. It is my purse. I want to play with it. Please, mom, please!" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. It is not your purse. It is mine. You have your own purse. It is small and pink and has a flower on it. You can play with that purse. But you have to give me back my purse. It is not a toy. It is important. Now, give it back to me!" + +Lily was sad. She did not want to make her mom angry. She did not want to lose the purse. She liked the purse. But she knew she had to listen to her mom. She said, "Okay, mom. I am sorry. Here is your purse. Can I have a candy?" + +Her mom said, "Thank you, Lily. I am glad you are sorry. You can have a candy. But next time, ask me before you touch my purse. And play with your own purse. It is very pretty and has many things inside too. Do you want to see?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom. I want to see. Can you zip and unzip it for me?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. I can zip and unzip it for you. Come, let's go to your room and play with your purse. I love you, Lily." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom." She hugged her mom and took her hand. They went to Lily's room and played with her purse. Lily was happy. +Lily liked cereal very much. She ate it every morning with milk and a spoon. She liked to make noises with the spoon and the bowl. She liked to see the colors and shapes of the cereal. She liked to feel the crunch and the sweet in her mouth. + +But Lily's mom did not like the noises and the mess. She said Lily had to eat quietly and neatly. She said Lily had to finish her cereal before she could play. She said Lily had to put her bowl and spoon in the sink. She said these were the rules. + +One day, Lily saw a big box of cereal in the store. It had a picture of a tiger and a prize inside. Lily wanted the cereal and the prize very much. She asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said no. She said it was too expensive and too sugary. She said Lily had to eat the cereal they had at home. + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not like the cereal they had at home. It was boring and bland. It had no picture and no prize. She decided to make a plan. She decided to take the big box of cereal when her mom was not looking. She decided to hide it in her room. She decided to eat it whenever she wanted. + +The next morning, Lily woke up early. She sneaked into the kitchen and grabbed the big box of cereal. It was heavy and hard to carry. She hoped her mom would not hear her. She ran to her room and closed the door. She opened the box and poured some cereal into a bowl. She did not need milk or a spoon. She just used her hands. She felt happy and excited. She looked for the prize. + +But Lily did not find the prize. She found something else. She found a note. It said: "I know what you did. You broke the rules. You were naughty and greedy. You did not permit me to say no. You did not listen to me. You did not love me. Now you have to face the consequences. Love, Mom." + +Lily felt scared and sorry. She realized her mom had seen her take the cereal. She realized her mom had switched the boxes. She realized her mom had tricked her. She realized her mom had taught her a lesson. She wished she had not taken the cereal. She wished she had obeyed her mom. She wished she had said sorry. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. She opened the door and saw her mom's face. It was not angry or sad. It was smiling and kind. She said: "Good morning, Lily. I hope you enjoyed your cereal. Do you want some more? Or do you want to talk?" + +Lily hugged her mom and cried. She said: "I'm sorry, Mom. I was wrong. I don't want any more cereal. I want to talk. I want to tell you I love you." + +Her mom hugged her back and said: "I love you too, Lily. I'm glad you want to talk. I want to talk too. I want to tell you why I said no. I want to tell you why I made the rules. I want to tell you how we can have fun and be healthy." + +They sat on the bed and talked. They laughed and learned. They ate some cereal and milk. They put the bowl and spoon in the sink. They played with the prize. It was a sticker of a tiger. They stuck it on the box. They said it was their special cereal. They said they would share it. They said they were happy. +Lily and Sam like to play in the snow. They make snowballs and snowmen and snow forts. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, they find a big brown rope in the shed. They wonder what they can do with it. They have an idea. They tie one end of the rope to a tree and the other end to a sled. They make a hill of snow near the tree. + +Lily goes first. She sits on the sled and holds the rope. Sam pushes her down the hill. She slides fast and says, "Whee!" She pulls the rope to stop near the tree. She smiles and says, "That was fun!" + +Sam takes his turn. He sits on the sled and holds the rope. Lily pushes him down the hill. He slides faster and says, "Wow!" He pulls the rope to stop near the tree. He grins and says, "That was awesome!" + +They take turns again and again. They have more fun and laugh more. They do not notice that it is getting dark and cold. The snow starts to freeze and the rope starts to freeze too. + +Lily goes one more time. She sits on the sled and holds the rope. Sam pushes her down the hill. She slides very fast and says, "Yay!" She pulls the rope to stop near the tree. But the rope does not move. It is frozen. She slides past the tree and into the woods. She says, "Uh-oh!" + +Sam sees what happens. He runs after her. He calls her name. He is scared and worried. He hopes she is okay. + +Lily stops in the woods. She is not hurt. But she is stuck. The sled is stuck in the snow. The rope is stuck to the sled. She is cold and scared. She calls for Sam. She hopes he can find her. + +Sam finds her. He is happy and relieved. He hugs her and says, "I'm sorry. I'm here. You're safe." He tries to free the rope and the sled. But they are too frozen. He says, "We need help." + +He sees a light in the distance. It is their house. He sees their mom and dad. They are looking for them. They are waving and shouting. He waves and shouts back. He says, "We're here! We're here! We need help!" + +Their mom and dad see them. They run to them. They are glad and worried. They hug them and say, "We're sorry. We're here. You're safe." They bring a shovel and a blanket. They dig out the rope and the sled. They wrap them in the blanket. They say, "Let's go home." + +They go home. They are warm and cozy. They drink hot cocoa and eat cookies. They tell their mom and dad what happened. They say, "We're sorry. We were having fun. We did not mean to freeze the rope and get lost." + +Their mom and dad say, "We're glad you're okay. We love you. We know you were having fun. But you have to be careful. You have to watch the time and the weather. You have to stay close and safe." + +Lily and Sam say, "We're sorry. We love you. We will be careful. We will watch the time and the weather. We will stay close and safe." + +They hug and kiss their mom and dad. They go to bed. They dream of snow and rope and sleds. They are happy. +Anna liked to play with her blocks. She had many blocks of different colors and shapes. She could build towers, bridges, houses and animals with her blocks. Sometimes, she liked to knock down her blocks and watch them scatter on the floor. She thought it was funny to see the blocks fly everywhere. + +One day, Anna was playing with her blocks in the living room. She saw a big screen on the wall. It was her dad's screen. He used it to watch shows and work on his computer. Anna was curious about the screen. She wanted to see what was on it. She climbed on the couch and reached for the screen. + +But the screen was not stable. It was not fixed to the wall. It was only resting on a stand. When Anna touched the screen, it wobbled and fell down. It crashed on the floor and broke into many pieces. The pieces scattered all over the living room. Anna was scared and shocked. She did not know what to do. + +She heard her dad coming. He had heard the noise. He ran into the living room and saw the mess. He saw the broken screen and the scattered blocks. He saw Anna on the couch, crying. He was angry and sad. He had lost his screen. It was very expensive and important. He did not understand how it happened. + +He asked Anna what she did. Anna tried to explain. She said she was sorry. She said she wanted to see the screen. She said she did not know it would fall and break. She said she did not mean to do it. She hoped her dad would forgive her. She hoped he would still love her. She hugged her dad and said she loved him. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One day, they found a big bowl of strawberries on the table. They both loved strawberries. They ran to the bowl and grabbed some. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" Lily said, eating her strawberries. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said, eating his strawberries. + +But soon, they saw that there was only one strawberry left in the bowl. It was a big, red, juicy strawberry. They both wanted it. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Lily said, reaching for the strawberry. + +"No, mine, mine, mine!" Ben said, pulling the strawberry away. + +They started to tug and pull on the strawberry. They did not want to share. They stared at each other with angry eyes. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Mom said, coming into the room. She saw the twins fighting over the strawberry. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting over an ordinary strawberry? There are more in the fridge. You can have as many as you want." + +Lily and Ben looked at Mom. They looked at the strawberry. They felt silly. They let go of the strawberry. + +"Sorry, sorry, sorry!" Lily said. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said. + +Mom smiled. She gave them each a hug and a kiss. She gave them each another strawberry. + +"Here you go," Mom said. "Now, can you share and play nicely?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said thank you to Mom. They ate their strawberries. They smiled at each other. They decided to share and play nicely. They were happy. +Lily likes to draw pictures. She has many crayons and papers. She draws her family, her dog, her toys and her dreams. She is very happy when she draws. + +One day, she draws a very long picture. She uses all her crayons and all her papers. She draws a big rainbow, a sunny sky, a green field, a blue river, a red bridge, a yellow house, a pink flower, a brown horse, a white cloud and a purple star. She is very proud of her long picture. + +She wants to show her long picture to her mom and dad. She rolls up her long picture and runs to the living room. She sees her mom and dad on the sofa. They are reading books. She says, "Mom, dad, come and see my long picture!" + +Her mom and dad put down their books and smile. They come and sit on the floor with Lily. They unroll her long picture and look at it. They say, "Wow, Lily, your long picture is very beautiful! You are very good at drawing! We love your long picture!" + +Lily feels very happy. She hugs her mom and dad and says, "Thank you, mom and dad! I love you!" They hug her back and say, "We love you too, Lily!" They hang her long picture on the wall and admire it. Lily thinks, "This is the best day ever!" +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the snow and make snowmen. One day, they saw a big hill with a lot of snow. They wanted to slide down the hill on their sleds. + +They put on their mittens and their hats and their coats. They took their sleds and climbed up the hill. They were very happy and excited. They looked at the sky and saw a big bird. The bird was black and had a long tail. It was a kite. The kite was flying high and fast. It looked like it was soaring. + +Lily and Tom wanted to see the kite better. They decided to slide down the hill together. They got on their sleds and pushed off. They went very fast and very far. They felt the wind in their faces and the snow under their sleds. They laughed and shouted. + +But they did not see the big rock in their way. The rock was hidden by the snow. They hit the rock with a loud thud. They flew off their sleds and landed hard on the ground. They felt a lot of pain. They cried and screamed. + +The kite saw them and flew down. It was not a kind bird. It was a mean bird. It was a hawk. The hawk wanted to eat them. It grabbed Lily's mitten with its sharp claws. It tore the mitten and bit Lily's hand. Lily cried louder and louder. + +Tom tried to help Lily. He threw a snowball at the hawk. He missed. The hawk got angry. It let go of Lily's mitten and flew at Tom. It scratched Tom's face with its beak. Tom cried louder and louder. + +Lily and Tom were hurt and scared. They wished they had not slid down the hill. They wished they had stayed away from the hawk. They wished someone would come and save them. But no one came. The hawk ate them. The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play on the shore. They liked to find shells and rocks and make sand castles. One day, they saw something shiny in the water. It was a big metal thing with a hole in it. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a boat," Ben said. + +They ran to the water and tried to pull the metal thing out. It was very heavy and wet. They saw some wires and buttons inside the hole. + +"Can we fix it?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe. Let's try," Ben said. + +They looked for some tools and parts on the shore. They found a hammer, a screwdriver, some nails and some tape. They used them to fix the hole and the wires. They pushed some buttons and hoped the metal thing would work. + +Suddenly, the metal thing made a loud noise and a bright light. It started to move and float in the water. Ben and Lily were scared and excited. + +"Wow! We fixed it!" Ben said. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. It is a mysterious boat," Ben said. + +They climbed on the metal thing and held on tight. It took them on a fast and fun ride on the water. They saw fish and birds and waves. They laughed and cheered. + +They had a great adventure on the shore. +Anna and Ben like to play with their club. Their club is a big stick that they found in the park. They pretend that their club is a sword or a magic wand or a microphone. They have a lot of fun with their club. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. His name is Leo and he has a shiny bike. Anna and Ben think that his bike is very attractive. They want to play with his bike, but Leo says no. He says that his bike is only for him and that they have to go away. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They think that Leo is mean and selfish. They decide to teach him a lesson. They wait until Leo is not looking and they take his bike. They ride his bike around the park and laugh. They think that they are very clever. + +But Leo sees them and he is very mad. He runs after them and he catches them. He takes his bike back and he hits them with his fist. He says that they are bad and stupid. He makes them cry and suffer. + +Anna and Ben are sorry and scared. They wish that they did not take his bike. They wish that they were nice to him. They run away with their club and they hug each other. They learn that it is not good to take things that are not theirs. They hope that Leo will forgive them. +Mira and Leo like to play with their crayons. They draw many things on paper. They draw flowers, cars, animals and houses. They are very cheerful when they draw. + +One day, they decide to draw each other. Mira stands still and Leo draws her image. He uses red for her hair, blue for her eyes and yellow for her dress. He draws a big smile on her face. Then Leo stands still and Mira draws his image. She uses brown for his hair, green for his eyes and orange for his shirt. She draws a big smile on his face too. + +They show each other their drawings. They laugh and clap their hands. They say to each other: + +"Wow, you are very good at drawing!" + +"Thank you, you are very good too!" + +They hug and put their drawings on the wall. They are very proud of their images. They are very cheerful friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pole in the park. It is shiny and tall. They want to climb the pole. + +"Let's climb the pole!" Tom says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Sam says. "But be careful!" + +They run to the pole and try to climb it. But the pole is slippery and hard. They slide down and fall on the grass. + +"Ouch!" Tom says. "This pole is too slippery!" + +"Let's try again!" Sam says. "We can do it!" + +They try to climb the pole again. But this time, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is fierce and loud. It barks at Tom and Sam. It wants to chase them. + +"Look! A dog!" Tom says. "It is fierce and loud!" + +"Run!" Sam says. "It will bite us!" + +They run away from the pole and the dog. They resist the dog and hide behind a tree. The dog runs after them and tries to find them. + +"Where are they?" The dog says. "I want to play with them!" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They hug each other and wait for the dog to go away. + +"Shh!" Tom says. "Don't make a sound!" + +"OK!" Sam says. "I hope the dog will go away soon!" + +They wait for a long time. Then, they hear a whistle. It is the dog's owner. He comes to the park and calls the dog. + +"Rover! Come here!" The owner says. "It's time to go home!" + +The dog hears the whistle and stops barking. It runs to the owner and wags its tail. + +"Good boy!" The owner says. "You had fun, didn't you?" + +The dog nods and licks the owner's face. + +Tom and Sam peek from behind the tree. They see the dog and the owner leave the park. + +"Phew!" Tom says. "The dog is gone!" + +"Yay!" Sam says. "We are safe!" + +They come out from behind the tree and look at the pole. + +"Let's go home!" Tom says. "The pole is not fun anymore!" + +"OK!" Sam says. "Maybe we can find something else to play with!" + +They hold hands and walk home. They are happy to be friends. They are brave and strong. They resist the fierce dog and the slippery pole. They have a good day. +Lily and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play in their room. One day, they decide to build a big fort with their pillows and blankets. They put the pillows on the floor and cover them with blankets. They make a door and a window. They think their fort is very pretty. + +"Look at our fort, Ben!" Lily says. "It is so cozy and fun!" + +"Yes, it is, Lily!" Ben says. "We can pretend we are in a castle or a spaceship!" + +They crawl inside their fort and play with their toys. They make up stories and noises. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they hear their mom calling them. "Lily, Ben, it is time for lunch!" + +They do not want to leave their fort. They like it too much. + +"Can we eat in our fort, mom?" Lily asks. + +"No, you have to come to the table, sweeties," mom says. "You can play in your fort later, but you need to eat now." + +Lily and Ben sigh. They crawl out of their fort and go to the kitchen. They hope their fort will still be there when they come back. They love their pretty pillow fort. +Sara liked to play with her scissors. She cut paper, cloth, and even her hair. She thought it was fun to make shapes and sounds with the scissors. But she did not know how to be safe with the scissors. She did not listen to her mom and dad when they told her to be careful. + +One day, Sara found a big box in the garage. She wanted to see what was inside. She took her scissors and cut the tape on the box. She opened the box and saw a lot of shiny things. They were tools that her dad used to fix things. Sara liked the tools. She wanted to play with them. + +She picked up a tool that had a point. It was a screwdriver. She thought it looked like a pencil. She tried to draw with it on the wall. But the wall was hard and the point was sharp. She pushed too hard and the point cut her hand. Sara cried out in pain. She dropped the screwdriver and ran to her mom. + +Her mom saw the blood on her hand and the hole in the wall. She was scared and angry. She took Sara to the bathroom and cleaned her wound. She put a bandage on it and gave her a hug. She told her that she was lucky that it was not worse. She told her that she should never play with scissors or tools without asking. She told her that they were not toys and they could hurt her or others. She told her that she should always be safe and listen to her mom and dad. + +Sara felt sorry and ashamed. She said sorry to her mom and dad. She said she would not play with scissors or tools again. She said she would be safe and listen to her mom and dad. She learned her lesson. She hugged her mom and dad and said she loved them. They hugged her back and said they loved her too. They were happy that she was okay. They hoped she would remember to be safe. +Ben is a boy who likes to feed animals. He has a dog, a cat, a fish and a bird. He gives them food every day and plays with them. He loves his animals very much. + +One week, Ben goes to his grandma's house. She lives on a farm with many animals. Ben is very happy to see them. He wants to feed them all. He asks his grandma if he can help her. + +His grandma says yes, but he has to be careful. Some animals are big and some are small. Some are friendly and some are not. Ben has to listen to his grandma and follow her rules. + +Ben is adventurous. He wants to see and feed all the animals. He feeds the cows, the horses, the pigs, the chickens, the ducks and the sheep. He also feeds the goats, the rabbits, the turkeys and the geese. He is very busy and very happy. + +But one day, he sees a new animal. It is big and brown and has horns. It is a bull. Ben thinks it is a cow. He wants to feed it. He takes some hay and goes to the fence. He does not see the sign that says "Do not feed the bull". + +The bull sees Ben and the hay. He does not like strangers. He is angry. He runs to the fence and roars. He tries to push the fence and get to Ben. Ben is scared. He drops the hay and runs away. He cries for his grandma. + +His grandma hears him and comes to him. She hugs him and calms him down. She tells him that the bull is not a cow. He is a dangerous animal. He does not like to be fed. He only likes his own food. She tells him that he has to be careful and read the signs. She tells him that he is a good boy, but he has to be more cautious. + +Ben says he is sorry. He says he will not feed the bull again. He says he will listen to his grandma and follow her rules. He says he still likes to feed animals, but he will be more careful. He says he loves his grandma and her farm. He says he is adventurous, but not foolish. +Lily and Max were helping Mom and Dad decorate the big green tree in the living room. They had a box of shiny ornaments that they could hang on the branches. Lily liked the red ones and Max liked the blue ones. + +"Look, Lily, I found a star!" Max said, holding up a yellow ornament. "Can I attach it to the top of the tree?" + +"Sure, Max, but you need a chair to reach it. Be careful, okay?" Lily said, giving him a boost. + +Max climbed on the chair and tried to attach the star to the tree. But he was too small and the tree was too tall. He stretched his arm as far as he could, but he couldn't touch the top. + +"Help, Lily, I can't do it!" Max said, feeling scared. + +Just then, they heard a loud roar from outside. They looked out the window and saw a fierce lion running towards their house. It had escaped from the zoo and was looking for food. + +"Mom, Dad, there's a lion outside!" Lily and Max shouted, running to their parents. + +Mom and Dad came to the window and saw the lion too. They quickly locked the door and called the police. + +"Don't worry, kids, the police will catch the lion soon. It can't get in here," Dad said, hugging them. + +Lily and Max felt safer with Mom and Dad. They forgot about the star and the tree. They only wanted to be together. +Ben was sick. He had a bad cough and a sore throat. His mom gave him a pill to make him feel better. She said, "This is a good pill. It will help you stop coughing and hurting. You have to swallow it with some water." + +Ben looked at the pill. It was small and white. He did not like pills. They were hard and bitter. He said, "No, mom. I don't want the pill. It is yucky. I want candy." + +His mom said, "No, Ben. You can't have candy. Candy is not good for you when you are sick. It will make you more sick. The pill is good for you. It is reliable. It will work fast. Please, Ben, take the pill." + +Ben shook his head. He closed his mouth. He did not want to open it. He did not want the pill. He said, "No, no, no." + +His mom sighed. She said, "Ben, I know you don't like the pill. But you have to take it. It is the only way to get better. If you take the pill, I will give you a hug and a kiss and a sticker. How about that?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked hugs and kisses and stickers. He wanted to get better. He did not want to cough and hurt anymore. He said, "Okay, mom. I will take the pill. But only if you give me a hug and a kiss and a sticker." + +His mom smiled. She said, "Good boy, Ben. You are very brave. Here is the pill and some water. Open your mouth and swallow it. Then I will give you a hug and a kiss and a sticker." + +Ben opened his mouth. He put the pill in his mouth. He drank some water. He swallowed the pill. It was hard and bitter. He made a face. He said, "Blech. That was yucky." + +His mom said, "I know, Ben. But you did it. You took the pill. I am very proud of you. You are a good boy. Here is your hug and your kiss and your sticker. You can choose any sticker you want." + +Ben hugged his mom. He kissed his mom. He chose a sticker. It was a dinosaur. He liked dinosaurs. He put the sticker on his shirt. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I hope I feel better soon." + +His mom said, "You're welcome, Ben. I love you too. You will feel better soon. The pill is reliable. It will work fast. Now you can rest and play. But no more candy until you are well. Okay?" + +Ben said, "Okay, mom. No more candy. But can I have some juice?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Ben. You can have some juice. But only a little. Too much juice is not good for you either. You need to drink water too. Water is good for you. It is reliable. It will keep you hydrated." + +Ben said, "Okay, mom. I will drink water too. Water is good. Water is reliable. Just like the pill. And just like you." +On Wednesday, Ben and Lily went to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also liked to run and chase each other on the grass. + +One time, Ben was running after Lily and he stumbled on a rock. He fell down and hurt his knee. He cried and Mom came to help him. She gave him a hug and a band-aid. She said, "It's okay, Ben. You are very brave and powerful. You can get up and play again." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to make you stumble. Do you want to play with me?" Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, Lily. You are my best friend. Let's play together." + +They held hands and went to the sandbox. They made a big castle with a moat and a bridge. They had fun and forgot about the rock and the band-aid. They were happy on Wednesday. +Tom is a boy who likes to deliver mail. He has a red bike and a big bag of letters. He rides his bike very fast and puts the letters in the mailboxes. He feels happy when he does his job. + +One day, he sees a big dog on the road. The dog is angry and barks at Tom. Tom is scared and tries to ride away, but the dog runs after him. Tom pedals as quick as he can, but the dog is faster. The dog catches up with Tom and bites his leg. Tom falls off his bike and drops his bag of letters. He cries and feels helpless. + +A lady hears Tom's cry and comes out of her house. She sees the dog and Tom and shouts at the dog. The dog lets go of Tom's leg and runs away. The lady helps Tom up and gives him a band-aid. She picks up his bag of letters and his bike. She tells Tom that he is brave and that she will help him deliver the rest of the mail. Tom smiles and thanks the lady. He feels better and finishes his job. He is proud of himself and happy that he has a new friend. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big ladder leaning on a tree. Lily wanted to climb the ladder and see what was on top of the tree. Ben was scared and told Lily to be careful. + +Lily did not listen to Ben and started to climb the ladder. She went higher and higher until she reached the last rung. She looked around and saw a big purple bird sitting on a branch. The bird had shiny feathers and a long tail. Lily thought the bird was pretty and wanted to touch it. + +She reached out her hand and said, "Hello, bird. Can I pet you?" The bird did not reply. It opened its beak and gave a loud squawk. Then it flapped its wings and flew away. The wind from the bird's wings made the ladder shake. Lily lost her balance and fell off the ladder. She landed on the ground with a thud. + +Ben ran to Lily and saw that she was hurt. She had a bump on her head and a scratch on her arm. He helped her get up and hugged her. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry you fell. Are you okay?" Lily felt sorry too. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry I did not listen to you. You were right. The ladder was dangerous. I should have been careful." + +They walked back to their parents, who were waiting for them. They told them what happened and said they were sorry. Their parents were glad they were not badly hurt. They said, "Lily and Ben, we're proud of you for telling the truth and for being sorry. We hope you learned your lesson. Next time, listen to your friends and be careful. The park is for fun, not for trouble." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, we learned our lesson. We will listen and be careful. We still want to play in the park, but not with the ladder or the purple bird." They hugged their parents and went to play on the swings. They were happy to be friends and to have fun. +Tom and Ann are husband and wife. They like to read books together. One day, Tom finds a new book in the library. He is very happy and brings it home to show Ann. + +But Ann is careless. She does not look at the book carefully. She spills her juice on the book. The book gets wet and sticky. Tom is very angry. He tries to clean the book, but it is too late. The pages are torn and ruined. + +Tom yells at Ann. He says she is a bad wife. He says he does not want to read with her anymore. He takes the book and throws it in the trash. Ann is very sad. She cries and says she is sorry. She says she loves Tom and wants to read with him. + +Tom feels sorry too. He sees that Ann is hurt. He remembers that he loves Ann more than any book. He hugs Ann and says he is sorry. He says he is a bad husband. He says he wants to read with her. + +They go to the library together. They find another book. They are careful with the book. They read and smile. They are happy. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to play in the lake. They had a kayak that was red and yellow. They took turns to paddle the kayak and look at the fish and the ducks. + +One day, they decided to go to the other side of the lake, where there was a big tree with a swing. They paddled hard and fast, and soon they reached the tree. They tied the kayak to a branch and climbed up the swing. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Sam shouted. "I can swing very high!" + +"Me too, Sam!" Lily said. "This is fun!" + +They swung and laughed for a long time. They forgot about the kayak and the lake. They forgot about the time and their mom. + +Then they heard a loud horn. It was their mom, who had come to pick them up. She was waiting by the shore, where they had left their car. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to go home!" she called. + +Lily and Sam jumped off the swing and ran to the shore. But when they got there, they saw something that made them stop and gasp. + +The kayak was gone! + +The branch that they had tied it to had broken, and the kayak had drifted away with the wind and the waves. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "We forgot the kayak!" + +"What are we going to do?" Sam asked. "It's too far to swim!" + +They looked at their mom, who was not happy. She had a difficult face. + +"Kids, you have to be more careful," she said. "You can't forget your things like that. The kayak was expensive and hard to find. Now we have to look for it and hope that someone didn't take it." + +She got into the car and drove along the shore, looking for the kayak. Lily and Sam felt bad. They wished they had remembered the kayak. They hoped they would find it soon. They learned a lesson that day: don't forget your kayak! +Sara and Tom like to play in the park. They see a big black bird on a tree. It is a raven. The raven has shiny eyes and a sharp beak. + +"Look, a raven!" Sara says. "It is so pretty!" + +"I want to touch it!" Tom says. He runs to the tree and tries to climb it. But the tree is hard and rough. He falls down and hurts his knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cries. "The tree is hard and mean!" + +The raven sees Tom and flies down. It lands next to him and looks at him. It makes a loud sound. "Caw, caw, caw!" + +"Go away, raven!" Tom says. "You are scary and noisy!" + +The raven tilts its head and pecks at Tom's shoe. It is curious and playful. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom says. He kicks his foot and tries to scare the raven. + +But the raven does not go away. It hops closer and pecks at Tom's knee. It is gentle and friendly. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. "The raven is hard and mean, too!" + +Sara comes to Tom and hugs him. She is kind and brave. + +"Don't cry, Tom," Sara says. "The raven is not hard and mean. It is soft and nice. It wants to be your friend." + +She reaches out her hand and strokes the raven's feathers. The raven likes Sara and makes a soft sound. "Coo, coo, coo!" + +"Really?" Tom says. He wipes his tears and looks at the raven. He sees that the raven is not scary and noisy. It is pretty and funny. + +He smiles and touches the raven's beak. The raven nibbles his finger and makes a happy sound. "Caw, caw, coo!" + +"Wow, a raven!" Tom says. "It is so cool!" + +Sara and Tom laugh and play with the raven. They are happy and friendly. The raven is happy and friendly, too. It sets on Tom's shoulder and gives him a kiss. "Coo, coo, coo!" +Sara liked to collect things. She liked to find shiny rocks, pretty shells and soft feathers. She had a big box where she kept all her treasures. One day, she saw a green feather on the grass. It was very bright and long. She wanted to have it for her box. + +She ran to the feather and picked it up. But it was not a feather. It was a snake. The snake was angry that Sara took its tail. It bit Sara on her hand. Sara screamed and dropped the snake. It slithered away into the bushes. + +Sara's hand hurt a lot. It was red and swollen. She cried and ran to her mom. Her mom saw the bite and was scared. She called the doctor and took Sara to the hospital. The doctor gave Sara some medicine and a bandage. He said the snake was poisonous and Sara was lucky to be alive. + +Sara was sad and scared. She did not like the hospital. She did not like the snake. She did not like the green feather. She wished she never saw it. She learned a hard lesson. She decided to be more careful when she collected things. She hoped to go home soon and play with her safe treasures. +Lily and Ben were playing with paper. They cut the paper into shapes and colors. Lily made a yellow star. Ben made a red heart. They were happy. + +Then, Ben saw Lily's star. He liked it more than his heart. He wanted to have it. He took it from Lily's hand. Lily was sad and angry. She said, "No, Ben! That is my star! Give it back!" + +Ben did not listen. He ran away with the star. Lily chased him. She said, "Stop, Ben! That is not nice! You have your own paper!" + +Ben ran into the living room. He saw a big toy lion on the sofa. He had an idea. He put the star on the lion's head. He said, "Look, Lily! The lion has your star! He is the king of the paper!" + +Lily came into the living room. She saw the lion with the star. She was scared. She said, "Ben, that is not funny! The lion is scary! He might roar at us!" + +Ben laughed. He said, "Don't be silly, Lily! The lion is not real! He is just a toy! He cannot roar!" + +But then, the lion did roar. It was a sound button on his paw. Ben had pressed it by accident. The lion made a loud roar. Ben and Lily were both surprised and frightened. They dropped their paper and ran away. They hid behind the couch. + +They looked at each other. They said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben. We were both wrong. We should share our paper and be nice." + +They hugged and made up. They went back to the lion. They took the star from his head. They said, "Thank you, lion. You taught us a lesson. You can keep this paper heart. It is a gift from us." + +The lion did not roar again. He smiled. He liked his paper heart. Lily and Ben liked their paper star and heart too. They played with them and with the lion. They were happy. +Lily wanted to wear her big sister's dress. It was pink and shiny and had flowers on it. Lily loved it very much. But her big sister said no. She said it was her dress and Lily was too small for it. She said Lily would make it dirty or tear it. She said Lily had to wear her own clothes. + +But Lily did not listen. When her big sister went out to play with her friends, Lily sneaked into her room. She opened her closet and found the dress. She took it out and put it on. It was too big for her, but she did not care. She felt pretty and happy. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. + +She decided to go outside and show her dress to everyone. She thought they would like it too. She ran down the stairs and opened the door. But as she stepped out, she tripped on the hem of the dress. She fell down and scraped her knee. She cried out in pain. The dress was also torn and dirty. She saw a big hole and a brown stain on it. + +She heard her big sister's voice. She was coming back from playing. She saw Lily on the ground and the dress on her. She was very angry. She yelled at Lily and called her a thief and a liar. She said she would tell their mom and dad what Lily did. She said Lily would be in big trouble. + +Lily felt guilty and scared. She knew she did a bad thing. She wished she had not taken the dress. She wished she had listened to her big sister. She wished she could say sorry and make it better. But it was too late. She had ruined the dress and made her big sister hate her. She sobbed and hugged the dress. She was very sad. +Lily liked to observe things. She liked to look at the birds, the flowers, the stars, and the people. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big tent. She asked her mom what it was. + +"That is where the prince lives," her mom said. "He is visiting our town for a few days. He is very nice and very clean. He helps people who are sick or sad." + +Lily wanted to see the prince. She asked her mom if they could go inside the tent. Her mom said no, they had to wait outside. But Lily was curious. She saw a small hole in the tent and peeked inside. + +She saw the prince sitting on a chair. He had a crown on his head and a coat on his back. He looked very clean and very shiny. He was talking to a man who had a big book. Lily wondered what they were talking about. + +Suddenly, the prince looked up and saw Lily. He smiled and waved at her. Lily was surprised and happy. She waved back and smiled too. The prince said something to the man and got up from his chair. He walked to the hole and knelt down. + +"Hello, little one," he said. "What is your name?" + +"Lily," she said. + +"That is a beautiful name," he said. "Do you like to observe things?" + +"Yes, I do," she said. + +"Me too," he said. "Would you like to observe something with me?" + +Lily nodded. She was very excited. The prince took her hand and led her inside the tent. He showed her his book, his crown, his coat, and his friends. He told her stories and jokes. He made her laugh and learn. He was very nice and very clean. Lily liked the prince very much. She was glad she observed the tent. +Tommy likes to play with his toys in the bathtub. He has a boat, a duck, and a frog. He makes them swim and splash in the water. He pretends the boat is a pirate ship and the duck and the frog are his crew. + +One day, his mom says, "Tommy, it's time to get out of the bathtub. You have been in there for a long time. You need to dry off and put on your pajamas." + +"But mom, I'm having fun!" Tommy says. "Can I play for a little more?" + +"No, Tommy, you can't. The water is getting cold and you are getting wrinkly. Come on, stand up and let me wrap you in a towel." + +Tommy does not want to stand up. He wants to stay in the bathtub. He thinks of a plan. He says, "Mom, look! There is a light in the water!" + +His mom looks at the bathtub. She does not see any light. She sees Tommy holding a flashlight under the water. She smiles and says, "Tommy, you are very clever, but you can't fool me. That's not a light, that's a flashlight. You can play with it later, but now you have to get out of the bathtub." + +Tommy knows his mom is right. He turns off the flashlight and stands up. His mom wraps him in a warm and fluffy towel. She hugs him and says, "You are a good boy, Tommy. I love you." + +Tommy feels happy. He loves his mom too. He says, "I love you, mom. Can I play with the flashlight in my bed?" + +"Sure, Tommy, you can. But only for a little while. Then you have to sleep, okay?" + +"Okay, mom. Thank you." + +They go to Tommy's room. Tommy puts on his pajamas and gets into his bed. He plays with the flashlight and makes shadows on the wall. He thinks of his toys in the bathtub and his pirate adventure. He feels sleepy. He turns off the flashlight and closes his eyes. He dreams of sailing on the sea with his duck and his frog. He is happy. +Sam and Lily like to play with blocks. They make towers and bridges and houses. Sometimes they have a contest to see who can make the biggest tower. They use a sign to show how tall their towers are. The sign has numbers and lines. + +One day, Sam and Lily have a contest again. They start to build their towers with blocks. Sam uses red blocks and Lily uses blue blocks. They stack and stack and stack. They look at the sign to see who is winning. Sam's tower is higher than Lily's tower. Sam is happy. He thinks he will win. + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows and blows and blows. It makes the sign fall down. It makes Sam's tower fall down too. All the red blocks go flying. Sam is sad. He thinks he will lose. + +Lily sees what happens. She feels sorry for Sam. She has an idea. She takes some of her blue blocks and gives them to Sam. She says, "Let's build together. We can make one big tower with red and blue blocks. We can both win." + +Sam smiles. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." They take the blocks and start to build again. They make a big tower with red and blue blocks. It is higher than the sign. They are both happy. They both win. + +But the floor is very messy. There are blocks everywhere. Mom comes and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "Sam and Lily, you need to clean up. You can't leave the blocks like this." + +Sam and Lily say, "Sorry, Mom. We will clean up." They start to pick up the blocks and put them in a box. They are still happy. They had fun playing with blocks. They learned to share and help. They are good friends. +Ben liked to play in the woods. He had a friend there, a fox. The fox was red and soft and fast. Ben and the fox liked to run and jump and hide. + +One day, Ben found a big stick. He thought it was useful. He could use it to make a bridge, or a sword, or a flag. He showed it to the fox. The fox liked the stick too. He wanted to play with it. + +Ben and the fox took turns with the stick. They put it on the ground, and on the rocks, and on the trees. They had fun with the stick. But then, they saw a big bird. The bird was black and loud and mean. It wanted the stick too. It flew down and tried to grab it. + +Ben and the fox did not like the bird. They did not want to share the stick. They ran away from the bird. They looked for a safe place to hide. They found a hole under a bush. They put the stick in the hole. They went in the hole too. The bird could not find them. It flew away. + +Ben and the fox were happy. They had the stick and each other. They were useful friends. They hugged and smiled. They stayed in the hole until it was time to go home. +Tom likes to watch his dad fix things. His dad has a big box of tools. Tom wants to help his dad. He sees a hammer in the box. He picks it up and swings it. + +But Tom is clumsy. He does not know how to use the hammer. He hits his thumb instead of the nail. He drops the hammer on the floor. He makes a loud noise. He says "Ow!" + +His dad hears him and comes to see. He sees Tom holding his thumb and crying. He sees the hammer on the floor. He picks up Tom and hugs him. He says "It's okay, Tom. You are a good helper. But the hammer is not for you. It is too big and heavy. You can watch me use it. Or you can use this toy hammer. It is small and soft. You can pretend to fix things with it." + +He gives Tom the toy hammer and a block of wood. Tom stops crying and smiles. He says "Thank you, dad. I like the toy hammer. I will watch you and learn. Then I will be a good fixer too." He taps the wood with the toy hammer. He makes a soft noise. He says "Bang! Bang! Bang!" + +His dad smiles and goes back to his work. He says "You are welcome, Tom. I love you. You are a smart and brave boy. You can do anything you want. But be careful with the tools. They can hurt you. And always ask me before you use them. Okay?" + +Tom nods and says "Okay, dad. I love you too. You are the best fixer. And the best dad." He watches his dad use the real hammer. He learns how to hold it and hit the nail. He thinks "Someday, I will use the real hammer. And I will fix things with my dad. And I will not be clumsy." He is happy and proud. He likes to watch his dad fix things. +Sam was a big boy who liked to play with his cars and trucks. He had many toys, but he did not have many friends. He felt lonely sometimes, and wished he had someone to share his games with. + +One day, he saw a new girl in his class. Her name was Mia, and she had a long tie around her neck. Sam thought the tie was funny, and he wanted to see it closer. He walked up to Mia and said, "Hi, I am Sam. What is that on your neck?" + +Mia smiled and said, "This is my tie. My dad gave it to me. He said it makes me look smart and pretty. Do you like it?" + +Sam nodded, but he also felt curious. He wondered what would happen if he pulled the tie. He said, "Can I touch it?" + +Mia said, "Sure, but be gentle. It is my favorite tie." + +Sam reached out and touched the tie. It felt soft and smooth. He liked it, but he also wanted to have some fun. He said, "I dare you to let me pull it." + +Mia looked surprised and said, "No, don't do that. It will hurt me and mess up my tie. Why do you want to do that?" + +Sam said, "Because it is fun. I dare you, I dare you, I dare you!" + +Mia said, "No, no, no! Stop it, Sam. You are being mean and rude. Go away, I don't want to play with you." + +Sam did not listen. He grabbed the tie and pulled it hard. Mia cried out and tried to stop him, but it was too late. The tie came off her neck and ripped in half. Mia looked at her broken tie and burst into tears. She ran away to the teacher and told her what Sam did. + +The teacher was angry and sad. She scolded Sam and took him to the corner. She said, "Sam, you did a very bad thing. You hurt Mia and ruined her tie. How would you feel if someone did that to your toys? You need to say sorry to Mia and give her a new tie. And you need to learn to be nice and respectful to others. Do you understand?" + +Sam felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he had made a big mistake. He said, "Yes, teacher, I understand. I am sorry, Mia. I was wrong. I will give you a new tie. Please forgive me." + +Mia heard Sam and looked at him. She saw that he was sincere and regretful. She said, "Thank you, Sam. I forgive you. But don't ever do that again. It is not fun, it is mean. And it is not a good way to make friends. If you want to play with me, you have to be kind and gentle. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, Mia, I want to play with you. You are smart and pretty, and I like your tie. Can we be friends?" + +Mia smiled and said, "Yes, Sam, we can be friends. Come on, let's play with your cars and trucks. They look fun." + +Sam and Mia went to play together. They shared their toys and their stories. They had a lot of fun, and they became good friends. Sam was not lonely anymore, and Mia was not sad anymore. They learned to be nice and respectful to each other, and to dare to be themselves. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bush. They want to see what is inside. + +They go near the bush. They hear a growl. They see a big dog. The dog is angry. It has sharp teeth and red eyes. It does not like Tim and Sam. + +The dog jumps out of the bush. It runs at Tim and Sam. It barks loud. Tim and Sam are scared. They try to run away. But the dog is faster. + +The dog catches Tim. It bites his leg. Tim cries. Sam runs to help him. But the dog bites his arm. Sam cries too. + +No one hears them. No one helps them. The dog hurts them more. Tim and Sam are very sad. They wish they never met the dog. They wish they never went near the bush. The end. +Sara likes books. She likes to look at the pictures and hear the stories. She has many books in her room, but her favorite book is the little red book. The little red book has a big bear and a little girl on the cover. Sara likes to read the little red book every night before bed. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. She wants to play with everything. She runs to the slide and slides down. She laughs and runs to the swing. She swings high and low. She smiles and runs to the sandbox. She makes a castle and a moat. She is having fun. + +But then, she sees a boy with a book. It is the little red book. The same book as hers. Sara wants the book. She runs to the boy and says, "Give me the book. It is mine." The boy says, "No, it is mine. I got it from the library." Sara does not listen. She tries to take the book from the boy. The boy does not let go. They pull and tug and yell. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She sees Sara and the boy fighting over the book. She is not happy. She says, "Sara, stop. That is not your book. That is the boy's book. You have your own book at home. You need to share and be nice." Sara feels bad. She lets go of the book and says, "Sorry." The boy says, "It's okay." Mom says, "Why don't you read the book together? Maybe you can be friends." Sara and the boy nod. They sit on the bench and look at the pictures and hear the story. They like the book. They like each other. They are happy. +Anna loved to play in the garden with her friends. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly with many colors. She was very enthusiastic and wanted to catch it. She ran after the butterfly and tried to grab it with her hands. + +But the butterfly was fast and flew away. Anna did not give up and followed it. She did not see the big rock in her way. She tripped over the rock and fell down. She hurt her knee and it started to bleed. She cried and felt sad. + +Her friends heard her cry and came to help her. They brought her a band-aid and some water. They cleaned her wound and put the band-aid on it. They told her it would heal soon and she would be fine. They hugged her and made her feel better. + +Anna smiled and thanked her friends. She was happy to have such good friends. She looked at the butterfly again and saw that it was still flying around. She decided to let it go and enjoy its freedom. She said sorry to the butterfly and wished it a good day. She learned to be more careful and respectful of nature. She played with her friends and had fun. +Tom is a soldier. He has a long gun and a long hat. He likes to talk to his friends in the army. They talk about their homes and their pets and their games. + +One day, Tom has to go to a far place. He has to fight bad people who want to hurt his friends. He is sad and scared. He does not want to go. He wants to stay and talk to his friends. + +But he is a brave soldier. He says goodbye to his friends and gets on a big truck. He takes his long gun and his long hat. He hopes he will come back soon. + +On the way, he sees a little girl. She is alone and crying. She has no home and no family. The bad people took them away. Tom feels sorry for her. He stops the truck and gets off. He goes to the girl and talks to her. + +He says, "Don't cry, little girl. I am a soldier. I will help you. I will find you a new home and a new family. You can come with me. You can be my friend." + +The girl looks at him. She sees his long gun and his long hat. She is afraid. But she also sees his kind eyes and his warm smile. She trusts him. She stops crying and nods. She takes his hand and gets on the truck. She sits next to him and talks to him. + +She says, "Thank you, soldier. You are nice. You are my friend. What is your name?" + +He says, "My name is Tom. What is yours?" + +She says, "My name is Anna. I like your name. I like your long hat. Can I try it on?" + +He says, "Sure, Anna. You can try it on. You look cute in it. You can keep it if you want." + +She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are the best soldier ever. I hope you come back soon." + +He says, "Me too, Anna. Me too." +Lily and Anna were sisters who liked to play dress-up. They had many hats, scarves, and dresses to try on. They also had a bottle of perfume that their mom gave them. It smelled like flowers and candy. + +One day, they decided to make a show for their dad. They put on their best outfits and sprayed some perfume on their necks. They felt very fancy and pretty. + +"Are you ready, Anna?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am, Lily. Let's go to the living room and surprise dad," Anna said. + +They walked to the living room, where their dad was reading a book. They cleared their throats and said, "Hello, dad. We have a show for you. Please watch us and clap." + +Their dad smiled and put down his book. He said, "Of course, my darlings. I love to watch your shows. You are very creative and talented." + +Lily and Anna bowed and then started their show. They sang songs, danced, and told jokes. They made their dad laugh and cheer. They felt very happy and proud. + +When they finished, their dad hugged them and said, "That was a wonderful show. You are amazing, Lily and Anna. I love you very much. And you smell very nice, too. What is that perfume?" + +Lily and Anna giggled and said, "It is mom's perfume. She gave it to us. Do you like it?" + +Their dad said, "I do. It reminds me of her. She is very sweet and beautiful, just like you. But don't use too much, okay? It is very strong." + +Lily and Anna nodded and said, "Okay, dad. We will be careful. Thank you for watching our show. Can we do it again tomorrow?" + +Their dad said, "Sure, my darlings. I can't wait to see what you come up with next. You are very creative and fun." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they are very thirsty. They see a big bottle of red juice on the table. They both want the juice. + +Lily and Ben run to the table. They both reach for the bottle. They pull and tug. The bottle falls down. The juice spills everywhere. The juice makes a big mess. Lily and Ben are scared. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the juice and the twins. She is angry. She says, "Who did this? Why did you rush and make a mess?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They are sorry. They say, "We did it. We wanted the juice. We are sorry, Mom." + +Mom sighs. She says, "You should not fight over the juice. You should share and be careful. Now you have to help me clean up." + +Lily and Ben nod. They get some towels. They help Mom wipe the juice. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will share and be careful next time." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. I love you both. How about some water instead of juice?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, please, Mom. We love you too." They hug Mom. They drink some water. They feel better. They go back to play. They do not fight anymore. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to match the shapes and colors of the things they saw. They matched the red ball with the red flower, the yellow sun with the yellow duck, and the green leaf with the green frog. + +Then they saw a long, thin thing on the grass. It was black and white and had a pointy head. "What is that?" Tom asked. "It is a snake!" Lily said. "It is scary and bad. We should run away!" + +But Tom was curious. He wanted to match the snake with something. He looked around and saw a black and white zebra on a poster. "I know what matches the snake!" he said. "The zebra matches the snake! They have the same colors and stripes. Come, let's show the snake the zebra!" + +Lily was afraid, but she followed Tom. They ran to the poster and pointed at the zebra. "Look, snake, look!" Tom said. "You match the zebra! You are both black and white and have stripes. You are friends!" + +But the snake did not like the zebra. It did not like Tom and Lily either. It hissed and showed its sharp teeth. It was angry and hungry. It wanted to bite Tom and Lily. "No, no, no!" the snake said. "I do not match the zebra! I do not want friends! I want food! You are food!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They realized they made a mistake. They should not have bothered the snake. They should have listened to Lily and run away. They turned around and ran as fast as they could. They ran to their mom and dad and told them what happened. + +Mom and dad hugged them and said they were glad they were safe. They said they were sorry they were scared. They said they were proud they liked to match things and learn new words. But they also said they should be careful and respectful of the animals they meet. They said some animals are friendly and some are not. They said some animals are mighty and can hurt them. They said they should always ask before they touch or talk to an animal. They said they should always stay close to mom and dad when they play in the park. + +Tom and Lily said they understood. They said they were sorry they were silly. They said they would be careful and respectful next time. They said they still liked to match things and learn new words. But they also said they did not like snakes. They said they liked zebras better. They said they wanted to see a real zebra someday. Mom and dad smiled and said maybe they could go to the zoo someday and see a real zebra. Tom and Lily smiled too and said that would be fun. + +The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big crack in the ground. It is near the slide. They are curious. They want to look at the crack. + +They go to the crack and bend down. They see something shiny in the crack. It is different from the dirt and the rocks. They wonder what it is. + +They try to reach the shiny thing. They stretch their arms and fingers. But the crack is too deep. They cannot touch the shiny thing. + +They are sad. They want to have the shiny thing. They think it is a treasure. They wish they could get it out of the crack. + +They hear a voice. It is their mom. She calls them. She says it is time to go home. They have to leave the park. + +They stand up and wave to their mom. They look at the crack one more time. They say goodbye to the shiny thing. They hope they can see it again. + +They run to their mom. They hold her hand. They tell her about the crack and the shiny thing. She smiles and listens. She says they can come back to the park another day. + +They are happy. They love their mom. They love the park. They love the crack and the shiny thing. They are friends. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, they have to study for a test. Their mom gives them a book with big letters and pictures. She says, "You have to study this book for your test tomorrow. It is very important. If you do well, I will buy you a new toy." + +Lily and Tom do not want to study. They want to play. They look at the book and think it is boring. They see their mom go downstairs to cook. They have an idea. They put the book under their bed and sneak out of their room. They go to the stair and look down. They see their mom in the kitchen. She does not see them. + +They run down the stair and go to the living room. They see a big box on the sofa. It has a picture of a dollhouse on it. They think it is a new toy for them. They open the box and take out the dollhouse. It is very pretty and has many rooms and furniture. They think it is expensive. They start to play with it and make stories. + +They do not hear their mom come to the living room. She sees them playing with the dollhouse. She is angry. She says, "What are you doing? This is not your toy. This is a gift for your cousin. She is having a birthday party tomorrow. You were supposed to study for your test. You are very naughty. You have to go back to your room and study right now. And you have to put the dollhouse back in the box. You might break it." + +Lily and Tom are sad and scared. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We just wanted to play. We do not like to study. It is hard and boring." Their mom says, "I know, but you have to study. It will help you learn and grow. You can play after you finish your study. And maybe, if you do well on your test, I will buy you a toy that you like. But not this dollhouse. It is too expensive." + +Lily and Tom nod and say, "Okay, mom. We will study. We will do well on our test. We will not touch the dollhouse again." They go back to their room and take out the book from under their bed. They look at the book and try to read the words and look at the pictures. They hope they can remember them for their test. They hope their mom will be happy with them. They hope they can get a new toy that they like. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with round things. They have a ball, a hoop, and a wheel. They roll them, throw them, and spin them. They have funny games with round things. + +One day, Tom and Lily go to the park. They bring their round things. They see a big slide. They want to try it. They leave their round things on the grass. They climb up the slide. They slide down fast. They laugh and scream. + +But when they go back to the grass, their round things are gone. They look around. They see a boy running away with their ball, a girl riding away with their wheel, and a dog chewing on their hoop. They are sad and angry. They miss their round things. They want them back. + +They run after the boy, the girl, and the dog. They shout and cry. They try to get their round things. But the boy is too fast, the girl is too far, and the dog is too big. They can't catch them. They are tired and sad. + +They sit on a bench. They hug each other. They wish they had their round things. They are not funny anymore. They are sorry. They learn a lesson. They should not leave their round things alone. They should take care of them. They hope they will find them again. They are friends. They will help each other. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big fountain in the park. It has water that goes up and down. Tom and Lily want to touch the water. + +They run to the fountain and put their hands in the water. It is cold and wet. They splash and laugh. Mom and dad watch them and smile. They are happy. + +But then, Tom sees something shiny in the water. It is a wallet. Someone left it in the fountain. Tom picks it up and shows it to Lily. Lily opens it and sees money and cards. She thinks it is a toy. + +She says, "Look, Tom, we have a new toy. Let's play with it." Tom says, "OK, let's play with it." They take the money and cards out of the wallet and pretend they are buying things. + +They say, "I want to buy a yummy ice cream. I want to buy a big balloon. I want to buy a new bike." They have fun with the wallet. + +But then, mom and dad see them with the wallet. They are surprised and worried. They say, "Tom, Lily, where did you get that wallet? That is not a toy. That is someone's wallet. You have to give it back." + +Tom and Lily are confused. They say, "But we found it in the fountain. We thought it was a toy. We just wanted to play with it." Mom and dad say, "No, it is not a toy. It is very important. Someone is looking for it. They need it to buy things and to go places. You have to be honest and kind and give it back." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say, "OK, we will give it back. We are sorry. We did not know." They put the money and cards back in the wallet and give it to mom and dad. + +Mom and dad say, "Thank you, Tom and Lily. You did the right thing. We are proud of you. You are good children." They hug them and kiss them. + +They say, "Let's go and find the owner of the wallet. Maybe they are still in the park. Maybe they are sad and worried. Maybe we can make them happy and relieved." + +They walk around the park and look for the owner of the wallet. They see a man sitting on a bench. He looks sad and worried. He has a bottle of water in his hand. He is thirsty. + +Mom and dad say, "Excuse me, sir, is this your wallet?" They show him the wallet. The man looks at the wallet and his eyes light up. He says, "Yes, yes, that is my wallet. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are very kind and honest. You saved my day. I lost it in the fountain. I was looking for it everywhere. I need it to buy things and to go places. Thank you, thank you, thank you." + +He takes the wallet and hugs mom and dad. He says, "How can I thank you? How can I repay you?" Mom and dad say, "No, no, you don't have to thank us or repay us. We are just happy to help you. We are glad you have your wallet back." + +The man says, "But I want to do something for you. You have two lovely children. They are very good and honest. They found my wallet and gave it back to you. They are very special. Please, let me buy them something. Let me buy them a yummy ice cream. Let me buy them a big balloon. Let me buy them a new bike." + +Tom and Lily are surprised and happy. They say, "Really? You want to buy us something? You are very nice and generous. Thank you, thank you, thank you." + +The man says, "Yes, yes, I want to buy you something. Come with me. Let's go to the ice cream shop. Let's go to the balloon stand. Let's go to the bike store. You can choose whatever you want. You deserve it. You are very good and honest children." + +Tom and Lily say, "Yay, yay, yay. We are so happy. We are so lucky. We love ice cream. We love balloons. We love bikes. Thank you, thank you, thank you." + +They go with the man and mom and dad. They buy a yummy ice cream. They buy a big balloon. They buy a new bike. They are very happy. They say, "This is the best day ever. We are so happy. We are so lucky. Thank you, thank you, thank you." + +They eat the ice cream. They drink the water. They play with the balloons. They ride the bikes. They have fun +Tom and Jen like to organize things. They organize their toys, their books, and their clothes. They have fun when they organize. One day, they decide to organize a parade. They find some hats, some drums, some flags, and some whistles. They ask their friends to join them. They are very happy. + +They go outside and start their parade. They march, they drum, they wave, and they whistle. They make a lot of noise. They think everyone will like their parade. But they are wrong. Some people do not like their parade. They are angry. They say the parade is too loud, too messy, and too silly. They tell them to stop. + +Tom and Jen do not stop. They think the people are mean. They keep marching, drumming, waving, and whistling. They do not listen. They do not see the big truck. The big truck is coming fast. The big truck does not see them. The big truck is very loud, very big, and very scary. The big truck hits them. + +Tom and Jen and their friends are hurt. Some of them are very hurt. Some of them do not move. Some of them do not breathe. The people who were angry are now sad. They call for help. They cry. They wish they had been nicer. They wish Tom and Jen had listened. They wish the big truck had stopped. But it is too late. The parade is over. The parade is bad. +Sara loved her dog, Max. He was big and brown and fluffy. He liked to play and run and bark. Sara and Max were best friends. + +One day, Max got sick. He did not want to play or run or bark. He only wanted to sleep and drink water. Sara was very sad and worried. She asked her mom, "What is wrong with Max? Can we help him?" + +Her mom said, "We need to take Max to the veterinarian. She is a doctor for animals. She can check Max and give him medicine. Maybe he has a bug in his tummy or a hurt paw." + +Sara and her mom put Max in the car and drove to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a nice lady with a white coat and a stethoscope. She smiled at Sara and Max and said, "Hello, I'm Dr. Lee. What is your dog's name?" + +Sara said, "His name is Max. He is sick. Can you make him better?" + +Dr. Lee said, "I will try my best. Let me examine him and ask you some questions. How long has he been sick? What does he eat? Does he have any allergies?" + +Sara and her mom answered Dr. Lee's questions. Dr. Lee listened to Max's heart and lungs, looked at his ears and eyes, and felt his belly and legs. She said, "Max has a mild infection. He needs some antibiotics and some rest. He will be fine in a few days. Here is a prescription and some instructions. You can take him home now." + +Sara was very happy and relieved. She hugged Dr. Lee and said, "Thank you, Dr. Lee. You are a good veterinarian. You helped Max." + +Dr. Lee said, "You're welcome, Sara. You are a good owner. You love Max and you brought him to me. That is very important. Always take good care of your pets. They are part of your family." + +Sara and her mom took Max home. They gave him his medicine and a soft blanket. They cuddled with him and told him stories. Max wagged his tail and licked their faces. He felt better and happier. Sara learned that when your pet is sick, you should not wait or worry. You should ask questions and seek help. You should also be thankful and kind to those who help you. That is the moral of the story. +Sara liked to play with her toys in her room. She had a big box of toys with many colors and shapes. She had dolls, cars, blocks, and books. She liked to make stories with her toys and pretend they were her friends. + +One day, she wanted to play with her new toy. It was a music box with a shiny knob. She got it from her grandma for her birthday. She loved to turn the knob and hear the music. It was a happy song that made her smile. + +She looked for the music box in her toy box, but she could not find it. She looked under her bed, in her closet, and behind her door. She could not find it anywhere. She felt sad and angry. She thought maybe someone took her music box. + +She went to ask her mom. Her mom was in the kitchen, making cookies. Sara said, "Mom, where is my music box? I can't find it in my room. Did you see it?" + +Her mom looked at her and said, "Sara, do you remember what I told you yesterday? You have to share your toys with your brother. He wanted to play with your music box, and you said no. You were not nice to him. You have to be honest and kind to your brother. He is your family." + +Sara thought about what her mom said. She remembered that she did not share her music box with her brother. She felt sorry for being mean to him. She said, "Mom, you are right. I was not honest and kind. I should share my toys with my brother. Where is he?" + +Her mom said, "He is in his room. He is playing with your music box. He likes it too. Why don't you go and join him? Maybe he will let you turn the knob and hear the music. And maybe you can share some of your other toys with him. He will be happy to play with you." + +Sara nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will go and play with my brother. I will share my toys with him. And I will say sorry for being mean to him. Thank you for reminding me, mom. I love you." + +She hugged her mom and ran to her brother's room. She knocked on the door and said, "Brother, can I play with you? I want to share my toys with you. And I want to say sorry for being mean to you. I love you." + +Her brother opened the door and smiled. He said, "Sure, Sara. You can play with me. I want to share my toys with you too. And I forgive you for being mean to me. I love you too." + +They hugged and went to play with the music box and the other toys. They turned the knob and heard the music. They made stories with the dolls and the cars. They built towers with the blocks and read the books. They had fun and laughed together. They were happy and kind to each other. +Lily and Tom were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Mom helped them choose what to bring. + +"Can I bring my bear?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can. He is your favorite," Mom said. + +"What about my truck?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can. But only one. You have many trucks," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom put their things in their bags. They zipped them up and put them by the door. They were ready to go. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was water splashing in the kitchen. They ran to see what was wrong. + +"Oh no!" Mom said. "The sink is broken. It is making a big mess. Look at all the water on the floor." + +Lily and Tom saw the water. It was gray and dirty. It smelled bad. They did not like it. + +"Can we still go to Grandma and Grandpa?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. We have to fix the sink first. It might take a long time," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They wanted to see Grandma and Grandpa. They did not want to stay in the wet and smelly kitchen. + +"Maybe we can help you, Mom," Tom said. + +"Yes, maybe we can," Lily said. + +They hugged Mom and tried to cheer her up. They hoped the sink would be fixed soon. They hoped they could still go to Grandma and Grandpa. +Tom likes to swim in the pool. He can swim very fast and do big splashes. But he wants to improve his swim. He wants to swim like a fish. + +He asks his mom to help him. His mom is a good swim teacher. She tells him to be careful in the water. She shows him how to move his arms and legs. She holds him when he tries to swim. + +Tom practices every day with his mom. He listens to her and follows her. He feels happy when he swims. He can swim longer and smoother. He can swim like a fish. + +One day, his mom lets him swim by himself. She watches him from the side. Tom is proud and excited. He swims across the pool. He does not need his mom to hold him. He can swim by himself. + +He smiles at his mom. His mom smiles back. She claps her hands and says, "Well done, Tom! You improved your swim a lot. You are a great swimmer. I am very proud of you." Tom feels happy and proud. He loves to swim. He loves his mom. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Ben wanted to play on the slide, but Lily wanted to play in the sandbox. They did not agree. + +Mom said, "Why don't you take turns? Ben, you can go on the slide first, and Lily, you can go in the sandbox first. Then you can switch." + +Ben and Lily liked this idea. They said, "OK, mom." Ben ran to the slide and Lily ran to the sandbox. They had fun. + +After a while, Lily saw something shiny in the sand. She dug it out with her hands. It was a coin. It was gold and shiny. Lily was happy. She showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I found gold!" she said. + +Ben came to see. He was amazed. He said, "Wow, Lily, that's cool! Where did you find it?" + +Lily pointed to the spot in the sand. She said, "Right here. Maybe there is more." + +Ben said, "Let's dig together. Maybe we can find more gold." + +They started to dig with their hands. They made a big hole. They did not find more gold, but they found some rocks, some shells, and a toy car. They put them in a pile. + +They were having so much fun that they did not hear mom calling them. Mom said, "Ben, Lily, it's time to go home. Come on, let's go." + +But Ben and Lily did not hear her. They kept digging. + +Mom said louder, "Ben, Lily, can you hear me? It's time to go home. Come on, let's go." + +But Ben and Lily still did not hear her. They kept digging. + +Mom said very loud, "Ben, Lily, stop digging! It's time to go home. Come on, let's go." + +Ben and Lily finally heard her. They looked up. They saw mom was angry. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were busy. We found gold." + +Mom said, "You found gold? Let me see." + +Ben and Lily showed her the coin. Mom said, "That's not gold, that's a penny. It's worth one cent. It's not very valuable." + +Ben and Lily were disappointed. They said, "Oh." + +Mom said, "But it's still a nice find. And I'm glad you had fun. But next time, please listen to me when I call you. OK?" + +Ben and Lily said, "OK, mom. We're sorry." + +Mom said, "It's OK. I love you. Now, let's go home. You can take the penny and the other things you found with you. But please leave the hole. Maybe someone else will find something there." + +Ben and Lily said, "OK, mom. We love you too." + +They took their things and followed mom to the car. They said goodbye to the park. They went home. They had a good day. +Ben liked to sail his boat on the pond. He made the boat from a box and a stick. He tied a cloth to the stick for a sail. He used a rod to push the boat in the water. + +One day, he saw a big duck on the pond. The duck was hungry and saw the boat. It thought the boat was food. It swam to the boat and bit the sail. The sail ripped and the boat tipped over. + +Ben was sad and angry. He shouted at the duck. "Go away, duck! You are bad! You broke my boat!" The duck was scared and swam away. + +A girl saw what happened. She felt sorry for Ben. She had a boat too. Her boat was bigger and nicer than Ben's boat. She said to Ben, "Do you want to sail my boat? It is very good. It has a strong sail and a long rod. You can share it with me." + +Ben looked at the girl and her boat. He felt humble. He said, "Thank you, girl. You are very kind. I would like to sail your boat. But can we be friends? I am sorry I was rude to the duck. It was hungry and did not know better." + +The girl smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, we can be friends. And we can feed the duck some bread. Maybe it will like us too." They took the boat and the bread to the pond. They sailed the boat and fed the duck. They had fun and were happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys, but their favorite is the radio. The radio can make many sounds. Some sounds are loud, some are soft. Some sounds are happy, some are sad. Sara and Ben like to listen to the radio and dance. + +One day, Sara and Ben are playing with the radio. Sara wants to hear a lively sound. A lively sound is a sound that makes you want to jump and clap. Sara turns the knob on the radio. She hears a lively sound. She smiles and says, "I like this sound! Let's dance, Ben!" + +But Ben does not want to hear a lively sound. Ben wants to hear a quiet sound. A quiet sound is a sound that makes you want to sit and relax. Ben turns the knob on the radio. He hears a quiet sound. He sighs and says, "I like this sound! Let's sit, Sara!" + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They do not agree. They both want to hear a different sound. They both want to play with the radio. They start to pull the radio. They start to shout. "I want the lively sound!" Sara says. "I want the quiet sound!" Ben says. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Sara and Ben fighting over the radio. She is not happy. She says, "Stop, Sara and Ben! You are not being nice. You have to share the radio. You have to take turns. You have to listen to each other. Why don't you try a new sound? Maybe you will both like it." + +Sara and Ben stop fighting. They listen to Mom. They turn the knob on the radio. They hear a new sound. The new sound is not too loud, not too soft. The new sound is not too happy, not too sad. The new sound is a sound that makes you want to sing and hug. Sara and Ben like the new sound. They smile and say, "We like this sound! Let's sing, Mom!" + +Mom smiles and joins them. They sing along with the radio. They hug each other. They are happy. They have learned to share and to try new things. They have learned to enjoy the radio together. +Tom and Sue like to play with flags. They have many flags of different colors and shapes. They like to wave them and pretend they are in a parade. One day, they go to the park with their flags and see a big hill. They want to climb the hill and put their flags on top. + +They start to climb the hill, but it is hard. The hill is steep and rocky. They have to hold their flags and be careful not to fall. They see some other kids on the hill. The other kids are bigger and louder than Tom and Sue. They have no flags, only sticks and stones. + +The other kids see Tom and Sue and laugh. They say, "Look at those silly kids with their flags. They think they are so special. Let's take their flags and make them cry." They run towards Tom and Sue and try to grab their flags. Tom and Sue are scared and try to run away, but they are too slow. + +The other kids catch Tom and Sue and take their flags. They say, "These are our flags now. You can't have them back. Go away, you losers." They rip the flags and throw them on the ground. They hit Tom and Sue with their sticks and stones. Tom and Sue cry and bleed. They are hurt and sad. + +They have no flags, no friends, and no fun. They wish they never climbed the hill. They wish they stayed at home with their flags. They wish the other kids were not so bad. They wish someone would help them. But no one does. The end. +Sam likes to drive his toy car. He drives it on the floor, on the table, on the sofa. He makes vroom-vroom noises and pretends he is a racer. + +One day, he sees a big animal outside his window. It is brown and furry and has horns. It is a moose. Sam has never seen a moose before. He thinks it is an original animal. + +He wants to drive his car to the moose. He puts on his coat and his shoes and runs outside. He holds his car in his hand and waves to the moose. The moose looks at him and snorts. + +Sam is not afraid. He drives his car closer to the moose. He says hello and asks if the moose wants to play. The moose nods and lowers his head. He lets Sam touch his horns and his fur. + +Sam and the moose become friends. They play with the car and the grass and the leaves. Sam thinks the moose is the best animal ever. He drives his car back to his house and says goodbye to the moose. He hopes to see him again soon. +Lily was cold. She did not like the dark hall. She wanted to go back to her room. But she heard a noise. It was a loud noise. It came from the end of the hall. Lily was scared. She shivered. + +She saw a light. It was a small light. It moved in the dark. Lily wondered what it was. She hoped it was not a monster. She hid behind a chair. She waited. + +The light came closer. It was a flashlight. Lily saw a face. It was her dad. He smiled. He said, "Lily, what are you doing here? You should be in bed." + +Lily ran to her dad. She hugged him. She said, "Dad, I heard a noise. It was a loud noise. It came from the end of the hall. I was scared. I shivered." + +Dad said, "Don't worry, Lily. It was just the wind. It blew a branch against the window. It made a loud noise. But it was not a monster. It was just a mild night." + +Dad took Lily to her room. He tucked her in. He kissed her goodnight. He said, "Sleep well, Lily. I love you." + +Lily felt warm. She did not shiver. She was not scared. She loved her dad. She said, "I love you too, Dad. Goodnight." + +She closed her eyes. She dreamed of happy things. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a purple beetle on a flower. Lily thinks it is pretty. Max thinks it is funny. + +Max says, "I have a joke for you, Lily. What do you call a purple beetle that likes to sing?" + +Lily says, "I don't know, Max. What do you call it?" + +Max says, "A beet-le-juice!" He laughs and laughs. + +Lily does not get the joke. She says, "What is beet-le-juice, Max?" + +Max says, "It is a word that sounds like beetle and juice. Juice is a drink. Beet-le-juice is a silly name for a purple beetle that likes to sing." + +Lily says, "Oh, I see. That is a silly joke, Max. But I don't think the purple beetle likes your joke. Look, it is flying away." + +Max says, "Bye, purple beetle. Thank you for making us laugh." + +Lily and Max wave to the purple beetle. Then they go to play on the slide. They are happy. They like to joke and have fun. +Anna liked to play with her toys. She had many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books and more. She kept them in a big box in her room. She was very organized. She put each toy in its place when she was done playing. + +One day, her brother Ben came to her room. He was bored. He saw the big box of toys. He wanted to play with them too. He did not ask Anna. He just grabbed the toys and threw them around. He made a big mess. He broke some of the toys. He made a wreck. + +Anna heard the noise. She ran to her room. She saw Ben and the toys. She was very angry. She yelled at Ben. She told him to stop. She told him to go away. She told him he was bad. She cried. + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to make Anna sad. He did not know she was so organized. He tried to fix the toys. He tried to put them back in the box. He said he was sorry. He hugged Anna. + +Anna calmed down. She saw Ben was sorry. She forgave him. She helped him fix the toys. She showed him how to be organized. She said it was okay. She hugged Ben. They played together. They were happy. +Ben was sick. He had a hot head and a sore throat. Mom put a thermometer in his mouth to see how hot he was. The thermometer beeped and showed a red number. Mom said he had a fever and needed to rest. + +Ben did not like to rest. He wanted to play with his toys and watch TV. He did not want to drink water or eat soup. He was grumpy and fussy. He threw his blanket and his teddy bear on the floor. He said he was bored and tired of being sick. + +Mom tried to make him feel better. She read him a story and sang him a song. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She said he would get well soon if he followed her advice. She said he should be thankful for her care and love. + +Ben did not listen. He said he did not need Mom. He said he could take care of himself. He said he wanted to go outside and play with his friends. He sneaked out of his bed and put on his coat and shoes. He opened the door and ran to the street. + +But it was cold and windy outside. Ben felt the chill in his bones. He saw his friends playing in the park. They saw him too and waved at him. But they also saw that he looked pale and sick. They said he should go back home and rest. They said they did not want to catch his fever. They said they would play with him another day. + +Ben felt sad and lonely. He realized he had made a mistake. He wished he had listened to Mom. He wished he had stayed in his bed. He wished he had been nice and polite. He turned around and ran back home. He hoped Mom would forgive him and help him. + +He knocked on the door and Mom opened it. She saw that he was shivering and crying. She took him in her arms and carried him to his bed. He was heavy but she did not mind. She put the thermometer in his mouth again and saw that his fever was higher. She said he needed to take some medicine and drink some water. She said he needed to rest and sleep. + +Ben nodded and said he was sorry. He said he loved Mom and thanked her for her care and love. He said he would do what she said and get well soon. He said he learned his lesson and would not be grumpy and fussy again. + +Mom smiled and said she loved him too. She said she was glad he came back and apologized. She said she forgave him and hoped he would feel better. She said he was a good boy and she was proud of him. + +She tucked him in his bed and gave him a hug and a kiss. She turned off the light and left the room. Ben closed his eyes and fell asleep. He dreamed of playing with his friends in the park. He waved at them and they waved back. He was happy and healthy. +Leo and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with blocks and books. They pretended to drive their cars to different places. + +One day, Leo found a big red car in his toy box. It was shiny and had a loud horn. He liked it very much. He put some fuel in it from a small bottle. He said to Mia, "Look at my new car! It is very impressive. It can go very fast and make a lot of noise. Do you want to see?" + +Mia nodded. She liked cars too. She had a small yellow car that was cute and quiet. She put some fuel in it too. She said to Leo, "Your car is impressive, but my car is nice too. It can go very far and make a little noise. Do you want to see?" + +Leo and Mia decided to have a race. They lined up their cars at the start of the road. They counted to three and pushed their cars. The cars zoomed along the road. Leo's car was faster and louder. Mia's car was slower and quieter. But Mia's car had more fuel. Leo's car ran out of fuel before the end of the road. It stopped and made a sad sound. Mia's car reached the end of the road. It beeped and made a happy sound. + +Leo was sad. He wanted to win the race. He said to Mia, "Your car is not impressive. It is too slow and too quiet. I don't like it." + +Mia was hurt. She liked her car. She said to Leo, "Your car is not nice. It is too fast and too loud. I don't like it." + +Leo and Mia were angry. They did not want to play with each other. They took their cars and went to different corners of the room. + +Mom saw them and came to talk to them. She said, "Why are you not playing together? You both have nice cars. You can share and have fun." + +Leo and Mia looked at Mom. They looked at each other. They felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were not minding each other's feelings. We both have nice cars. We can share and have fun." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. I'm glad you are minding each other's feelings. You both have nice cars. You can share and have fun." + +Leo and Mia smiled too. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We are minding each other's feelings. We both have nice cars. We can share and have fun." + +They hugged Mom and each other. They went back to play with their cars. They took turns to drive the impressive red car and the nice yellow car. They made roads and bridges with blocks and books. They pretended to drive their cars to different places. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. But there was a problem. A mosquito was flying around them. It wanted to bite them and make them itch. + +Tom and Mia did not like the mosquito. They tried to catch it and make it go away. They waved their hands and clapped and shouted. But the mosquito was fast and smart. It dodged and hid and waited. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He saw a spray bottle on the table. It had water inside. He picked it up and ran to Mia. He said, "Let's fight the mosquito with this. We can squirt it and make it wet and cold." + +Mia liked the idea. She nodded and smiled. They looked for the mosquito. They saw it on a flower. They aimed the spray bottle and squeezed. The water came out and hit the mosquito. The mosquito was surprised and angry. It flew away, buzzing loudly. + +Tom and Mia cheered. They had fought the mosquito and won. They were successful. They hugged and high-fived. They went back to playing in the garden. They were happy and proud. They did not see the mosquito again. +Lily was a horse who lived on a farm. She liked to run and play with her friends, the other horses. She also liked to eat hay, which was soft and tasty. Hay was her food, and she needed it to be strong and healthy. + +One day, a mean man came to the farm. He wanted to take some hay for his own animals. He did not ask the farmer, he just took it. He took a lot of hay, and put it in his big truck. He did not care about Lily and her friends. + +Lily saw the mean man and his truck. She was angry and scared. She wanted to stop him. She ran after the truck, and tried to bite it. She hoped the farmer would see her and help her. She wanted to support the farmer, and protect the hay. + +But the truck was too fast and too hard. Lily could not catch it, or hurt it. She only hurt herself. She hit her head on the truck, and fell down. She felt a lot of pain, and blood came out of her head. She could not get up, or run, or play anymore. + +The farmer saw what happened, and ran to Lily. He was sad and sorry. He tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily was gone. She would never eat hay, or be comfortable, or have fun again. The mean man had taken her life, along with the hay. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but some are old and some are new. Anna has a new doll that is very pretty. She has a dress and shoes and a hat. Ben has a new car that is very fast. It has wheels and doors and a horn. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to play together. Anna says, "Let's use my doll and your car. We can make a story." Ben says, "OK, but I want to use your hat for my car. It can be a roof." Anna says, "No, you can't use my hat. It is for my doll. It is expensive. Mommy gave it to me for my birthday." Ben says, "But I want to use it. It is fun. Please, Anna, let me use it." + +Anna and Ben start to fight. They pull and push and shout. The hat falls on the floor. A cat sees the hat and runs to it. The cat likes the hat. It is soft and shiny. The cat bites the hat and scratches it. The hat has holes and tears. + +Anna and Ben stop fighting. They see the cat and the hat. They are sad and angry. They say, "Bad cat! Go away! You ruined our hat!" The cat runs away. It has an itch on its nose. The hat has a feather that tickles the cat. The cat sneezes and shakes its head. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They say, "We are sorry. We should not fight. We should share our toys. We can use something else for a roof. Maybe a box or a book." They hug and smile. They pick up their toys and play together. They have fun and forget about the hat. The hat is on the floor. It is not pretty or expensive anymore. It is just a hat. +Anna and Ben like to help Mom in the kitchen. They gather eggs from the hen house and bring them to Mom. Mom cracks the eggs and puts them in a bowl. She adds some milk and butter and stirs them with a fork. She says, "We are going to make scrambled eggs for breakfast. Do you want to help me?" + +Anna and Ben nod and smile. They climb on chairs and stand next to Mom. Mom gives them each a spatula and shows them how to push the eggs around in the pan. The eggs turn from yellow to white and look fluffy and yummy. Mom says, "Be careful, the pan is hot. Don't touch it with your hands. Only use the spatula." + +Anna and Ben do as Mom says and have fun making scrambled eggs. They smell good and make their tummies growl. Mom turns off the stove and puts the eggs on a big plate. She says, "Let's go to the table and eat. I have some bread and jam for you too. And some juice to drink. It is cool and sweet." + +Anna and Ben follow Mom to the table and sit on their chairs. They say, "Thank you, Mom, for the scrambled eggs. They look delicious." Mom says, "You're welcome, my loves. You did a great job helping me. I'm proud of you." They all eat and enjoy their breakfast. They talk and laugh and hug. They are happy and full. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to make a car with the box. + +They cut holes for the windows and the wheels. They draw lights and doors with crayons. They put a string on the front to pull the car. They are very happy with their car. + +They take turns to sit in the car and pull the car. Lily sits in the car first. Ben pulls the car. He makes the car go fast and slow. He makes the car turn left and right. Lily laughs and says, "This is fun!" + +Then Ben sits in the car. Lily pulls the car. She makes the car go fast and slow. She makes the car turn left and right. Ben laughs and says, "This is fun!" + +But then Lily sees a butterfly. She lets go of the string. She runs after the butterfly. Ben is still in the car. The car stops. Ben is sad. He says, "Lily, come back! Pull the car!" + +Lily does not hear him. She chases the butterfly. Ben waits and waits. He says, "This is not fair! Lily, come back!" + +Lily catches the butterfly. She is happy. She puts the butterfly on her hand. She walks back to the car. She sees Ben. He is angry. He says, "Lily, you are bad! You left me in the car! You did not pull the car!" + +Lily says, "I am sorry, Ben. I saw a butterfly. I wanted to catch it. It was so pretty. Look!" + +Ben looks at the butterfly. He sees the colors. He sees the wings. He says, "Wow, it is pretty. Can I see it?" + +Lily says, "Yes, you can see it. But you have to be gentle. Do not hurt it." + +Ben says, "OK, I will be gentle. I will not hurt it." + +Lily gives the butterfly to Ben. He puts the butterfly on his hand. He smiles. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are good. I am sorry I was angry." + +Lily says, "You are welcome, Ben. You are good. I am sorry I left you." + +They hug. They say, "We are sorry. We are happy. We are twins." + +They put the butterfly back in the air. They watch it fly away. They say, "Bye, butterfly!" + +They go back to the car. They sit in the car together. They pull the car together. They make the car go fast and slow. They make the car turn left and right. They laugh and say, "This is fun!" +Tom and Lily love to play with buttons. They have a big box of buttons of different colors and shapes. They like to sort them, count them, and make patterns with them. + +One day, they decided to make a button necklace for their mom. They picked out some buttons that looked pretty and shiny. They asked their dad for some string and a needle. He helped them to thread the string through the buttons. + +"Be careful with the needle," he said. "It is sharp and can hurt you." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were very careful and did not poke themselves. They worked hard and soon they had a long string of buttons. + +"Look, dad, we made a necklace!" they said proudly. + +Dad smiled and praised them. "That is a beautiful necklace. Mom will love it. Are you ready to give it to her?" + +Tom and Lily nodded again. They were very excited. They ran to find mom, who was in the kitchen. They hugged her and showed her the necklace. + +"Mom, we made this for you!" they said. + +Mom was surprised and happy. She looked at the necklace and saw how colorful and sparkly it was. She thanked Tom and Lily and put it on. + +"It is perfect," she said. "You are very clever and thoughtful. I love you and I love this necklace." + +Tom and Lily smiled and hugged mom again. They felt very happy and proud. They loved mom and they loved buttons. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They were having fun. But they were also hungry. They wanted to eat lunch. + +"Let's go home and have lunch," Tom said to Anna. + +"OK," Anna said. "But what will we eat?" + +"I don't know. Maybe Mom made us something good. Or maybe we can make our own lunch. We can use the bread and cheese and jam in the fridge." + +They ran home and went to the kitchen. They saw the bread and cheese and jam on the table. They were happy. They took some bread and cheese and jam and made sandwiches. They did not see Mom anywhere. + +"Where is Mom?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe she is in the bathroom. Or maybe she went to the store. It doesn't matter. We can eat our lunch now." + +They bit into their sandwiches. But they did not like them. They tasted bad. They spit them out. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. "This bread is hard. And this cheese is smelly. And this jam is sour. This is not good lunch. This is spoiled lunch." + +They looked at the bread and cheese and jam. They saw green and white and black spots on them. They were moldy. They felt sick. + +"Mom!" Anna cried. "Mom, where are you? We ate spoiled lunch. We need help." + +But Mom did not hear them. She was not in the bathroom. She was not at the store. She was at the hospital. She had a car accident on her way to the park. She wanted to surprise them with a picnic. But she never made it. She was hurt. She could not come home. She could not help them. She could not hug them. She could not say sorry. She could not say I love you. +Anna was a girl who liked to go on trips with her family. She always had a big bag with her toys, books and clothes. She liked to unpack her bag when she got to a new place and see what she could play with. + +One day, Anna and her family went to a big house in the woods. It was her grandma's house, but Anna had never been there before. She was excited to see what was inside. She ran to her room and opened her bag. She took out her doll, her puzzle and her crayons. She put them on the bed and looked around. + +The room was very old and had many things that Anna did not know. There was a big closet with a lock, a dresser with a mirror and a shelf with books and pictures. Anna saw something shiny on the shelf. She climbed on a chair and reached for it. It was a small box with a key. Anna was curious. She wanted to see what was in the box. She turned the key and opened the lid. + +Inside the box, there was a necklace with a pendant. The pendant was a star with a blue stone in the middle. It sparkled in the light. Anna thought it was very pretty. She put the necklace around her neck and looked in the mirror. She felt like a princess. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" She heard her mom's voice from the door. Anna turned around and smiled. + +"Look, mom, I found a necklace. It was in a box on the shelf. Can I keep it?" She asked. + +Her mom looked surprised and came closer. She looked at the necklace and the box. She frowned. + +"Anna, this is not yours. This is grandma's. It is very old and very special. It is a family treasure. Grandma told me a story about it. She said it was a gift from a mysterious friend who lived in the stars. He gave it to her when she was a little girl, like you. He said it was a sign of their friendship and that he would always watch over her. Grandma loves this necklace very much. You should not take it without asking. You should put it back in the box and on the shelf. Maybe grandma will tell you the story later, if you are good." She said. + +Anna felt sorry. She did not mean to make her mom angry or to take something that was not hers. She took off the necklace and put it back in the box. She closed the lid and locked it. She put the box on the shelf and climbed down from the chair. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. It was so pretty. I just wanted to see it. I will not touch it again. I will ask grandma to tell me the story. Can I still play with my toys?" She said. + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her. She was not angry anymore. She was glad that Anna was honest and kind. + +"Of course you can, sweetie. You can play with your toys and have fun. But remember, some things are not for playing. They are for keeping and cherishing. They have stories and memories that make them special. Maybe one day, when you are older, grandma will give you the necklace. But for now, you have to respect it and leave it alone. Okay?" She said. + +Anna nodded and smiled. She understood. She was happy to have her mom and her toys. She was also happy to have a grandma who had a mysterious friend in the stars. She wondered what he looked like and what he did. She hoped he would watch over her too. She decided to ask grandma later, when they had tea and cookies. She thought it would be a nice story to hear. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for shiny things. One day, they found a big crystal that was very pretty. It had many colors and it sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It's a magic crystal!" + +"Can I see?" Max asked. He reached for the crystal, but Lily pulled it away. + +"No, it's mine!" she said. "I found it first!" + +"But I want to play with it too!" Max said. He tried to grab the crystal, but Lily ran away. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Max shouted. He chased her around the garden, but he could not catch her. + +Lily ran into the shed, where they kept their toys and tools. She hid behind a box and hugged the crystal. She felt happy and proud. She looked at the crystal and saw that it was glowing. It was very bright and warm. + +"Wow, it's a magic crystal!" she said again. She smiled and kissed the crystal. + +Max followed her into the shed. He saw the light from the crystal and heard Lily's voice. He was angry and jealous. He wanted the crystal too. + +"Give me the crystal, Lily!" he said. He pushed the box away and saw Lily with the crystal. + +"No, go away, Max!" Lily said. She held the crystal tighter and glared at Max. + +They both stared at each other, ready to fight. They did not see that the shed was very messy and untidy. There were toys and tools everywhere, and some of them were sharp and dangerous. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their mom, who came to see what they were doing. + +"What are you two doing in here?" she asked. She saw the shed and gasped. "This is a mess! And what is that glowing thing?" + +She walked towards them and saw the crystal. She was surprised and curious. She reached for the crystal, but Lily and Max both screamed. + +"No, mom, no!" they said. They both let go of the crystal and jumped on their mom. They hugged her and begged her not to take the crystal. + +"Please, mom, please!" they said. "It's our magic crystal! We found it in the garden! It's very pretty and special! Please let us keep it!" + +Their mom looked at them and smiled. She saw that they both loved the crystal and wanted to share it. She also saw that they loved her and wanted to make her happy. + +"Okay, okay," she said. "You can keep the crystal, but only if you promise to do two things. First, you have to tidy up this shed and put everything back where it belongs. Second, you have to play nicely with each other and take turns with the crystal. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded and smiled. They agreed to do what their mom said. They thanked her and kissed her. They took the crystal and started to tidy up the shed. They worked together and helped each other. They also played with the crystal and let each other hold it. They were happy and friendly. + +Their mom watched them and smiled. She was proud and glad. She thought the crystal was a magic crystal too. It made her children glow. +Tommy loved to play with his guitar. He had a regular guitar, not a big one or a shiny one, but he liked it very much. He liked to make sounds with it and pretend he was a singer. + +One day, he went to his friend Lily's house. Lily had a new guitar. It was big and shiny and had many buttons. Tommy wanted to play with it, but Lily said no. She said it was her guitar and she did not want to share. + +Tommy was angry. He said, "Give me your guitar! I want to play with it! It is better than mine!" He tried to grab it from Lily, but Lily held it tight. She said, "No, Tommy! You are being rude! You have to ask nicely if you want to play with something that is not yours!" + +Tommy did not listen. He kept demanding Lily's guitar. He pushed her and pulled her and made her cry. Lily's mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tommy and Lily fighting over the guitar. She was not happy. + +She said, "Tommy, what are you doing? You are hurting Lily and being mean! You cannot demand things from others. You have to respect their things and their feelings. How would you like it if someone did that to you and your guitar?" + +Tommy felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Lily's mom. I was selfish and greedy. I should have asked nicely or played with my own guitar. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily and her mom nodded. They said, "We forgive you, Tommy. But you have to learn to be kind and polite. Sharing is good, but demanding is bad. Do you understand?" + +Tommy said, "Yes, I understand. Thank you for teaching me. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, we can still be friends. And maybe we can play with our guitars together, if we ask nicely and take turns." + +Tommy and Lily hugged. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that demanding is not the way to get what you want. They learned that being respectful and friendly is much better. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Sara went first and slid down fast. She was happy and clapped her hands. "That was fun!" she said. + +Tom wanted to try too. He climbed up the ladder and reached the top. He saw a knob on the slide. He was curious and turned it. Suddenly, water came out of the slide and made it wet and slippery. Tom was scared and slipped down. He fell on the ground and hurt his knee. He cried and rubbed his knee. + +Sara heard Tom cry and ran to him. She saw his knee was red and had a scratch. She felt sorry for him and hugged him. "Are you okay?" she asked. + +Tom nodded and sniffed. He looked at the slide and saw the knob. He realized he had turned it and made the water come out. He felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I turned the knob and made the slide wet. I was silly and didn't think. I won't do it again." + +Sara smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. Next time, be careful and don't touch things you don't know. Come on, let's go to the swings. They are dry and fit for us." + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend. Let's go to the swings and have fun." They held hands and walked to the swings. They swung high and low and laughed. They were happy and clapped their hands. +Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They have fun together. + +One day, they are hungry. They go to the shop with Amy's mom. They see many things to eat. They see bread, cheese, fruit, cake and beef. Amy likes beef. She says to Tom, "Do you want beef? Beef is good. Beef is yummy." + +Tom does not like beef. He says to Amy, "No, thank you. I do not want beef. Beef is not good. Beef is yucky." + +Amy's mom hears them. She says, "Tom, why do you not like beef? Beef is healthy. Beef makes you strong." + +Tom says, "I do not know. I just do not like it. It smells bad. It tastes bad. It makes me sick." + +Amy's mom says, "Maybe you have not tried good beef. Maybe you should try some of my beef. I cook it with carrots, potatoes and gravy. It is brilliant. It is the best beef ever." + +Tom is not sure. He says, "I do not know. Maybe." + +Amy says, "Please, Tom. Try some of my beef. I suggest you try it. Maybe you will like it. Maybe you will change your mind." + +Tom thinks. He likes Amy. He likes Amy's mom. He wants to be polite. He says, "OK. I will try some of your beef. But only a little bit." + +Amy's mom says, "That's good, Tom. I am proud of you. You are brave. You are a good friend." + +She buys some beef and some other things. She takes Tom and Amy home. She cooks the beef with carrots, potatoes and gravy. She gives them a plate each. She says, "Enjoy your meal. Bon appetit." + +Tom and Amy say, "Thank you." They start to eat. Tom takes a small bite of the beef. He chews. He swallows. He waits. He does not feel sick. He does not feel bad. He feels good. He feels surprised. He says, "Hey, this beef is not yucky. This beef is good. This beef is yummy." + +Amy smiles. She says, "I told you. My beef is brilliant. My beef is the best beef ever." + +Tom smiles. He says, "You are right. Your beef is brilliant. Your beef is the best beef ever. I like your beef. I like you. You are a good friend." + +Amy says, "You are a good friend, too. I am happy you like my beef. I am happy you tried it. You are brave. You are strong." + +They finish their meal. They say, "Thank you" to Amy's mom. They hug. They go to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They have fun together. They are friends. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red truck. The truck can make loud noises and move fast. + +One day, they find a small book in their dad's room. The book has many pictures and words. The book is about history. History is what happened a long time ago. Tim and Sam are curious. They want to look at the book. + +They take the book to their room and open it. They see pictures of people, animals, and places. They try to read the words, but they are too hard. They ask each other what the pictures mean. + +"Look, this is a dinosaur," Tim says, pointing to a big green creature. "It was very big and scary. It could eat us." + +"Wow, that is cool," Sam says. "But where is it now?" + +"I don't know. Maybe it went away. Maybe it is hiding." + +They turn the page and see another picture. It is of a man with a long beard and a hat. He is holding a paper and a pen. + +"Who is this?" Sam asks. + +"I think he is a king," Tim says. "He is writing something important. Maybe he is making a rule." + +"What kind of rule?" + +"Maybe he is saying that we have to share our toys." + +"No, I don't like that rule. I want to keep the truck." + +They start to argue. They both want the truck. They pull the truck from each other. They squeeze the truck hard. The truck makes a loud noise and breaks. They are shocked and sad. + +They hear their dad coming. They are scared. They hide the book and the truck under the bed. They pretend to be asleep. + +Their dad opens the door and sees them. He smiles and says, "Good night, boys. I love you." + +He does not see the book or the truck. He does not know what they did. He does not know they learned some history. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He has a bike and a hat. He sees Tim and Sam playing soccer. He wants to play too. He says, "Give me the ball. I am better than you. I can score more goals." + +Tim and Sam do not like the big boy. He is mean and rude. They say, "No, this is our ball. We are playing. You can not play with us. Go away." + +The big boy gets angry. He rides his bike fast and hits the ball with his foot. He kicks the ball far away. He laughs and says, "Ha ha, now you have no ball. You can not play soccer. You are losers." + +Tim and Sam are sad and mad. They run after the ball. They see the ball near a pond. The water is clear and blue. They see fish and ducks in the pond. They also see a man with a net. He is fishing. + +The man sees Tim and Sam. He sees the ball too. He smiles and says, "Hello, little ones. Are you looking for this?" He holds up the ball with his net. He says, "I found it in the water. It is wet and dirty. Do you want it back?" + +Tim and Sam nod and say, "Yes, please. Thank you, sir. That is our ball. A big boy kicked it away. He was mean and rude. He did not let us play soccer." + +The man says, "That is not nice. He should not do that. He should share and be kind. Soccer is a fun game. You can play with me if you want. I have another ball in my car. We can make a team and score some goals." + +Tim and Sam smile and say, "Yes, please. Thank you, sir. You are nice and kind. We would like to play with you. We can make a team and score some goals." + +They go to the car and get the ball. They go back to the park and set up the goals. They play soccer with the man. They have fun and score some goals. They forget about the big boy. They are happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they find a big box in the yard. The box is heavy. They want to see what is inside. + +They open the box and see many shiny things. They are cells. Cells are things that make phones and toys work. Tom and Sue are happy. They take some cells and put them in their pockets. + +"Look, we have cells!" Tom says. "We can make our toys go faster!" + +"Yes, we can!" Sue says. "But we have to be careful. Cells are not toys. They can be hot and bad." + +They go to their room and try to put the cells in their toys. But the cells do not fit. They are too big or too small. They try to force them in. But the cells break and leak. They make a mess. + +"Uh-oh, this is not good!" Tom says. "The cells are broken and dirty. They smell bad. What do we do?" + +"We have to wipe them up!" Sue says. "And we have to tell mom and dad. They will be mad, but they will help us. We should not take things that are not ours. We should ask first." + +They get some paper and wipe the cells and the toys. They throw the paper and the cells in the trash. They go to mom and dad and tell them what they did. Mom and dad are mad, but they are also glad. They hug Tom and Sue and say: + +"Thank you for telling us the truth. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. Cells are not toys. They are dangerous. You have to be careful and respectful. Next time, ask us before you take something. We love you." + +Tom and Sue say sorry and hug mom and dad. They feel bad, but they also feel better. They learned a lesson. They will not take cells again. They will play with their blocks and cars. They are friends. +Lila was a shy girl who liked to play in the woods. She had a friend, a big brown bear, who lived in a cave. Sometimes, they would go for walks and look for berries and nuts. + +One day, they found a big log that had fallen from a tree. It was old and soft and had many holes. Lila saw something shiny inside one of the holes. She reached out her hand to touch it. + +"Wait, Lila!" the bear said. "That log is rot. It has bugs and worms and bad smell. It can make you sick. Do not touch it!" + +Lila pulled back her hand and looked at the bear. She was scared and curious. "What is that shiny thing, then?" she asked. + +The bear sniffed the hole and made a face. "It is a metal thing. Maybe someone left it here long ago. It does not rot, but it does not belong here. It is not good for the woods. It can hurt the plants and animals." + +Lila nodded. She understood. She did not want to hurt the woods. She loved the woods. She and the bear decided to leave the log alone and look for something else to play with. They found a stream with clear water and smooth stones. They had fun splashing and skipping stones. They forgot about the rot log and the metal thing. They were happy. +Lily liked to look at the calendar on the wall. It had pictures of animals and flowers and numbers. She liked to count the numbers and find the days that were special. She knew that her birthday was soon, because it had a big star on it. + +One day, she saw that her mom had a fancy dress on the bed. It was pink and shiny and had a bow. Lily wanted to try it on. She took it from the bed and put it over her clothes. She felt like a princess. She went to the mirror and twirled around. + +But then, her mom came into the room. She saw Lily with the dress and got very angry. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? That's my dress for the party tonight! You can't wear it, you'll ruin it!" She took the dress from Lily and hung it back on the bed. + +Lily felt sad and scared. She didn't mean to make her mom mad. She just wanted to look pretty. She started to cry and scream. She said, "I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry! I just wanted to be like you!" + +Her mom heard Lily scream and felt sorry too. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, sweetie, I'm not mad at you. I know you like the dress, but it's not for you. It's for grown-ups. You have your own pretty dress for your birthday. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. Her mom took her to the closet and showed her a dress that was also pink and shiny, but smaller and softer. It had a star on it, just like her birthday. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom, I love it! Can I wear it now?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Not now, silly, it's not your birthday yet. But you can wear it tomorrow, when we have your party. And you can invite your friends and have cake and balloons and games. How does that sound?" + +Lily clapped her hands and said, "Yay, that sounds fun! I can't wait for my birthday! I love you, mom!" + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Lily. You're my special girl." +Lila liked to play on the beach. She liked to make sand castles and look for shells. One day, she found a big shell that was shiny and pink. She picked it up and saw a tiny crab inside. The crab was scared and tried to hide. + +Lila wanted to keep the shell, but she also wanted to help the crab. She remembered what her mom had told her: some animals live in shells and need them to be safe. She decided to rescue the crab and put the shell back in the water. + +She walked to the edge of the sea and gently placed the shell on a rock. The crab peeked out and waved its claws at her. Lila smiled and waved back. She felt happy that she had done a good thing. + +The next day, Lila went back to the beach. She saw a crowd of people around a big sign. The sign had a picture of her shell and the crab. It said: "Meet the famous shell crab! Rescued by a brave girl named Lila!" + +Lila was surprised and excited. She ran to the sign and saw her shell and the crab in a glass tank. The crab recognized her and waved again. The people clapped and cheered for Lila. She felt proud and happy. She had rescued a famous shell crab. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. Lily had a big doll that she loved very much. Ben had a cute car that he liked to zoom around. + +One day, a man came to their garden. He had a big bag full of shiny things. He smiled at Lily and Ben and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to see what I have in my bag? I have many things that you will like. I can sell them to you for a very good price." + +Lily and Ben were curious. They went to see the man's bag. They saw rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. They sparkled in the sun. They looked very pretty. The man said, "These are jewels. They are very valuable. You can wear them or give them to someone you love. Do you want to buy some?" + +Lily and Ben shook their heads. They did not have any money. They only had their toys. The man saw their toys and said, "Oh, what adorable toys you have. I can trade you some jewels for your toys. How about that?" + +Lily and Ben looked at their toys. They loved their toys, but they also wanted some jewels. They thought they could have both. They nodded and gave their toys to the man. The man gave them some jewels and said, "Thank you, little ones. You have made a good deal. Enjoy your jewels." + +Lily and Ben put on their jewels and felt very happy. They looked at each other and smiled. They thought they were very lucky. They did not see the man run away with their toys. He went to the east, where he could sell them for a lot of money. He did not care about Lily and Ben. He was a bad man. + +Lily and Ben played with their jewels for a while. But soon they got bored. They missed their toys. They wanted to play with their doll and their car. They realized they had made a mistake. They felt very sad. They cried and cried. They wished they had their toys back. But it was too late. The man was gone. They had lost their toys forever. +Lily and Sam were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They saw a big bowl of soup on the table. It smelled good. + +"Can we have some soup, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is very spicy. It might make your mouth hot," Mom said. + +Lily and Sam took a spoon and tried the soup. They liked it at first, but then they felt a fire in their mouth. They coughed and drank some water. + +"Wow, this soup is too spicy for me!" Sam said. + +"Me too! It hurts my tongue!" Lily said. + +Mom smiled and gave them a message. It was a note on a napkin. It said, "I love you, my spicy kids." + +Lily and Sam read the message and smiled. They hugged Mom and said, "We love you too, Mom. But can we have something else to eat?" +Lila and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They want to make a cake for Mom. They have flour, eggs, milk and sugar. They put them in a big bowl. Lila says, "I will stir, you watch." She takes a big spoon and stirs the mix. + +Ben says, "It looks good. Can I stir too?" He reaches for the spoon. But Lila does not hear him. She is deaf. She can only see and feel. She does not know Ben wants to stir. She keeps stirring. + +Ben is sad. He wants to help. He taps Lila on the shoulder. He points to the spoon. He makes a stirring motion with his hand. He smiles. + +Lila sees Ben. She understands. She smiles too. She gives him the spoon. He stirs the mix. They take turns stirring. They are happy. + +They pour the mix in a pan. They put it in the oven. They wait for the cake to bake. They smell the cake. It smells good. They see the cake. It looks good. They touch the cake. It is hot. They wait for the cake to cool. + +They cut the cake. They put some on a plate. They give it to Mom. Mom is surprised. She is happy. She hugs them. She says, "Thank you, Lila and Ben. You made a wonderful cake. I love you." They say, "We love you too, Mom." They eat the cake. It tastes good. They are proud. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw some big clouds in the sky. They were dark and scary. + +"Let's go inside," Lily said. "It might rain." + +But Ben wanted to stay. He liked to play in the mud. He said, "No, I want to play more." + +Lily was sad. She did not like to play in the mud. She did not like the dark clouds. She said, "Please, Ben, come with me." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran away from Lily. He ran to the big tree. He climbed on the tree. He said, "Look at me, I am high." + +Lily was scared. She saw a flash of light. She heard a loud noise. It was thunder. It was very loud. It made Lily cry. + +"Ben, Ben, come down!" Lily yelled. "It is thunder, it is bad!" + +But Ben did not hear her. He was too high. He was too wild. He liked the thunder. He said, "Wow, it is cool." + +Lily ran to the house. She wanted to find Mom. She wanted to be safe. She did not like the thunder. She did not like Ben. She was mad at him. + +But then she heard another noise. It was Ben. He was yelling. He was scared. He said, "Help, help, I want to come down!" + +Lily stopped. She looked back. She saw Ben on the tree. He was wet. He was cold. He was sorry. + +Lily felt sorry for him too. She ran back to the tree. She said, "Don't worry, Ben, I will help you." + +She found a big stick. She held it up. She said, "Grab the stick, Ben, I will pull you down." + +Ben grabbed the stick. Lily pulled him down. They hugged. They said, "I am sorry, I love you." + +They ran to the house. They found Mom. She was happy to see them. She said, "You are safe, you are good." + +She gave them a towel. She gave them a hug. She gave them a cookie. They smiled. They said, "Thank you, Mom, you are the best." +Sara likes to jog with her dad. They jog in the park and see birds and flowers. Sara feels happy and strong when she jogs. + +One day, Sara sees a big vase in the park. It is shiny and has many colors. Sara wants to touch it and see what is inside. She runs to the vase and leaves her dad behind. + +But the vase is not for Sara. It is for a lady who is having a picnic. The lady sees Sara and gets angry. She shouts at Sara and tells her to go away. She says the vase is hers and it is very special. + +Sara feels scared and sad. She did not mean to make the lady angry. She just wanted to see the vase. She runs back to her dad and hugs him. He tells her it is okay and that he loves her. + +They jog back home and Sara tells her mom what happened. Her mom says the lady was not very nice, but she also says Sara should not touch things that are not hers. She says Sara should ask before she touches something. She says Sara should be tidy and respectful. + +Sara says she is sorry and she understands. She says she will be tidy and respectful next time. She gives her mom a kiss and helps her put away the toys. She feels better and hopes the lady will feel better too. +Lily and Ben wanted to watch a movie with their mom. They looked at the box with many pictures of movies. They saw one with a big green dragon and a girl with a sword. They liked dragons and swords, so they asked mom to play that movie. + +Mom said okay, but she warned them that the movie might be scary. She said the dragon was not real, just pretend. She said the girl was brave and smart, and she would not let the dragon hurt her. She said they could stop the movie if they felt too scared. + +Lily and Ben nodded and sat on the couch with mom. They watched the movie and saw the girl go to a castle. She wanted to save a boy who was trapped by the dragon. The dragon was very big and loud. It had sharp teeth and claws. It breathed fire and smoke. Lily and Ben felt scared, but they wanted to see what happened. + +The girl found the boy and tried to free him. The dragon saw them and roared. It chased them through the castle. The girl and the boy ran and hid. They found a sword and a shield. They decided to fight the dragon. + +Lily and Ben watched them fight. They cheered for the girl and the boy. They hoped they would win. But then the dragon came very close to them. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. It looked like it was going to eat them. + +Lily and Ben panicked. They screamed and cried. They hid behind the couch. They wanted mom to stop the movie. They did not like the dragon anymore. + +Mom heard them and turned off the movie. She hugged them and said it was okay. She said the dragon was harmless. She said it was just a movie, not real. She said the girl and the boy were safe. She said they did not have to watch the movie anymore. + +Lily and Ben calmed down. They said they were sorry for being scared. They said they liked the girl and the boy, but not the dragon. Mom said it was okay to be scared sometimes. She said they were brave and smart too. She said she loved them. + +They cuddled on the couch and watched a different movie. They watched one with a funny dog and a cat. They laughed and smiled. They forgot about the dragon. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big, hairy dog. The dog was brown and black. It had a long tail and big ears. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Lily said. "It is so big and hairy!" + +Tom nodded. He liked dogs. He wanted to pet the dog. He walked towards the dog. The dog saw Tom and wagged its tail. + +"Hello, dog!" Tom said. He reached out his hand. The dog licked his hand. Tom smiled. He rubbed the dog's ears. + +Lily followed Tom. She was a little scared of the dog. She wondered if the dog was nice or mean. She wondered if the dog would bite her. + +"Can I pet the dog too?" Lily asked. + +Tom nodded. He moved aside. He let Lily pet the dog. The dog licked Lily's face. Lily giggled. She felt the dog's fur. It was soft and warm. + +The dog's owner came. He was a man. He had a hat and a bag. He smiled at Lily and Tom. + +"Hello, kids!" he said. "Do you like my dog? His name is Max." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They liked Max. They said hello to the man. + +The man opened his bag. He took out an orange. He peeled the orange. He broke the orange into pieces. He gave a piece to Lily and a piece to Tom. + +"Here, have some orange. It is sweet and juicy," he said. + +Lily and Tom thanked the man. They ate the orange. It was sweet and juicy. They liked the orange. + +The man gave a piece of orange to Max. Max ate the orange. He liked the orange too. + +Lily, Tom, and Max were happy. They played in the park. They shared the orange. They became friends. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and shiny. He has a collar with a tag. The tag says "Copper". + +"Look, Lily, a dog!" Sam says. "He is so pretty. Can we pet him?" + +"I don't know, Sam," Lily says. "Maybe he is not friendly. Maybe he will bite us." + +Sam and Lily are scared. They want to run away. But Copper is not a bad dog. He is a good dog. He is a dependable dog. He likes children. He wags his tail and barks softly. + +"Hello, Copper," a voice says. "Are you making new friends?" + +Sam and Lily turn around. They see a man. The man is Copper's owner. He smiles at them. + +"Don't be afraid," the man says. "Copper is very gentle. He loves to be petted. Do you want to say hello to him?" + +Sam and Lily nod. They walk slowly to Copper. They touch his fur. It is soft and warm. Copper licks their hands. He is happy. + +"Wow, he is so nice," Sam says. "Can we play with him?" + +"Sure, you can," the man says. "But only if your parents say it's okay. Where are they?" + +Sam and Lily point to the bench. Their parents are sitting there. They are watching them. + +"Can we, Mommy? Can we, Daddy?" Sam and Lily ask. + +Their parents nod. They are glad that Sam and Lily have found a new friend. + +"Okay, but be careful," they say. + +Sam and Lily smile. They run and play with Copper. They throw a ball and he fetches it. They hug him and he snuggles them. They have a lot of fun. + +Copper is a good dog. He is a dependable dog. He is their friend. +Mia and Ben were having lunch with their mom. They liked to eat cheese and bread and grapes. Mom gave them each a plate with their food. Mia was thoughtful. She remembered that Ben did not like cheese very much. + +"Mia, do you want to trade some cheese for some grapes?" she asked Ben. + +Ben smiled. He liked grapes very much. He nodded and said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Mia. You are very kind." + +They traded some food on their plates. Mom was happy. She said, "You are both very thoughtful. You share and care for each other. I am proud of you." + +After lunch, they went outside to play. They saw their friend Tom across the street. He was riding his bike. They waved to him and shouted, "Hi, Tom!" + +Tom waved back and said, "Hi, Mia and Ben! Do you want to play with me?" + +They said, "Yes, we do!" They ran to get their bikes and helmets. They joined Tom and rode around the block. They had a lot of fun. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved candy. They always asked their mom for candy when they went to the store. One day, mom said they could each pick one candy from the shelf. Lily chose a big chocolate bar and Ben chose a bag of gummy bears. + +They were so happy and thanked mom. They went to the car and opened their candy. Lily took a big bite of her chocolate and said, "Mmm, this is delicious!" Ben poured some gummy bears into his hand and said, "Me too, these are yummy!" + +They ate their candy on the way home, but they did not finish. They decided to save some for later. They put their candy in their pockets and ran inside the house. They played with their toys and forgot about their candy. + +Later, mom called them for dinner. They washed their hands and sat at the table. They ate their food and drank their milk. Mom asked them, "Did you enjoy your candy?" + +Lily and Ben remembered their candy and reached into their pockets. But they found nothing. Their candy was gone. They looked at each other and said, "Where is our candy?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Your candy did not disappear. It melted in your pockets. Chocolate and gummy bears do not like the heat. Next time, put your candy in a cool place." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and silly. They said, "Sorry, mom. We did not know." Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay. I have a surprise for you. After dinner, you can have some ice cream. Ice cream is delicious and it does not melt in your pocket." + +Lily and Ben cheered and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you and we love ice cream!" They finished their dinner and enjoyed their ice cream. They learned their lesson and never put candy in their pockets again. +Tommy loved spring. He liked to see the flowers and the birds and the sun. He wanted to play outside with his friends. But he had a problem. He did not know how to ride a bike. + +His big sister, Lily, had a bike. She could ride very fast and do tricks. She said Tommy was too little to ride a bike. She said he would fall and hurt himself. She said he would be embarrassed. + +Tommy was sad. He wanted to ride a bike like Lily. He wanted to show her he was not too little. He wanted to have fun. He had an idea. He would sneak into the garage and take Lily's bike. He would practice by himself. He would surprise Lily. + +He waited until Lily was busy. He went to the garage and found Lily's bike. It was pink and shiny and had a basket. He thought it was pretty. He got on the bike and tried to pedal. But the bike was too big for him. He could not reach the ground. He could not balance. He could not steer. + +He started to wobble. He started to panic. He started to scream. He crashed into the trash cans. He fell off the bike. He got dirty and bruised. He heard Lily's voice. + +"Tommy, what are you doing? That's my bike! You're not supposed to touch it! You're in big trouble!" + +Tommy looked up and saw Lily. She was angry and laughing. She had seen everything. She ran to get their mom. Tommy felt embarrassed. He wished he had not taken Lily's bike. He wished he had waited for spring. He wished he had listened to Lily. He learned a lesson. He would not sneak again. He would ask for help. He would be patient. He would try again. He hoped Lily would forgive him. He hoped spring would come soon. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They see a pigeon on the grass. The pigeon is bald. It has no feathers on its head. + +"Look, Lily, a bald pigeon!" Ben says. + +"Why is it bald?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is sick. Or maybe it is old. Or maybe it lost its feathers in a fight." Ben guesses. + +The pigeon hears them and walks towards them. It makes a cooing sound. + +"Hello, pigeon. Why are you bald?" Ben says. + +The pigeon looks at Ben and Lily. It coos again. + +"Maybe it is trying to talk to us." Lily says. + +"What do you think it is saying?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe it is saying hello. Or maybe it is asking for food. Or maybe it is telling us a secret." Lily says. + +Ben and Lily smile. They like the bald pigeon. They give it some bread crumbs. The pigeon eats them and coos happily. + +"Thank you, pigeon. You are very nice. We are your friends." Ben and Lily say. + +The pigeon nods and flaps its wings. It flies away. + +"Bye, pigeon. Come back soon." Ben and Lily wave. + +They go back to playing. They hope to see the bald pigeon again. +Anna liked to play dress-up with her grandma's clothes. She found a big suit in the closet that was blue and shiny. She put on the suit and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt very grown-up and fancy. + +She went to show her grandma, who was sitting on the couch with a book. "Look, grandma, I'm wearing your suit!" Anna said. "Do you like it?" + +Grandma smiled and hugged Anna. "You look very pretty, my dear. But you know, this suit is very special to me. Do you want to hear a story about it?" + +Anna nodded. She loved stories. + +Grandma said, "This suit was a gift from your grandpa, when we were young and in love. He gave it to me on our anniversary, and we went to a nice restaurant to celebrate. He said I looked like a star in the suit. He was very handsome and kind, and I miss him very much." + +Anna hugged her grandma back. She felt sad for her grandma, who was elderly and lonely. She said, "I'm sorry, grandma. I love you. And I love grandpa too, even though I never met him." + +Grandma kissed Anna's cheek. She said, "Thank you, my sweet. I love you too. And I'm sure grandpa is watching over us and smiling. He would be very proud of you, and how much you have grown." +Tim liked to whistle. He learned how to whistle from his dad, who whistled all the time. Tim whistled when he was happy, when he was bored, and when he wanted to call his dog, Spot. + +One day, Tim and his dad went to the store. They bought some beef for dinner. Tim was eager to eat the beef, because it smelled good and he was hungry. He whistled as he helped his dad carry the bag. + +On the way home, they saw a big truck. The truck was loud and shiny. Tim liked trucks. He wanted to see the truck up close. He whistled to get the truck driver's attention. + +The truck driver heard Tim's whistle. He smiled and waved at Tim. He also whistled back. He whistled a long and loud whistle, like a train. Tim was amazed. He whistled again, trying to copy the truck driver. + +The truck driver whistled again, and then honked his horn. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. He thanked the truck driver for the whistle. The truck driver said, "You're welcome, little whistler. Have a good day." + +Tim and his dad waved goodbye to the truck driver. They continued their walk home, whistling together. Tim was happy. He liked to whistle. He liked trucks. And he liked beef. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide. One day, they saw a large blue box near the swings. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +They ran to the box and opened it. They saw many shiny things that looked like toys. They wanted to play with them. They did not see the sign that said "Danger. Do not touch." + +They took out some of the shiny things and started to make noises and sparks. They thought it was fun. They did not hear the loud siren that was coming closer. + +Soon, a big red truck came to the park. It had a hose and water. It was a fire truck. The men in the truck saw the smoke and fire from the box. They were angry and scared. + +They ran to the box and tried to put out the fire. They saw Tom and Lily holding the shiny things. They were not toys. They were fireworks. They were very dangerous. + +The men shouted at Tom and Lily to drop the fireworks and run away. But it was too late. The fireworks exploded in their hands. They made a loud boom and a bright flash. They hurt Tom and Lily very badly. They covered them with burns and scars. + +Tom and Lily cried and screamed. They wished they had not opened the box. They wished they had listened to the sign. They learned a hard lesson. They should never play with things they do not know. They should always be careful and safe. +Tim and Mia went to the park with Mom. They saw many ducks in the pond. Tim and Mia liked the ducks. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Can we feed the ducks, Mom?" Tim asked. + +"Yes, but be polite and gentle. Don't throw the bread or scare the ducks," Mom said. + +Tim and Mia nodded. They broke the bread into small pieces and walked to the edge of the pond. They saw a big duck with a green head and a yellow beak. He looked hungry. + +"Hello, duck. Do you want some bread?" Mia said. + +The duck quacked and swam closer. Mia tossed a piece of bread to the duck. The duck caught it and ate it. He quacked again and wagged his tail. + +"Thank you, duck. You are very polite," Mia said. + +The duck nodded and smiled. He liked Mia. He wanted more bread. + +"Can I feed him too, Mia?" Tim said. + +"Sure, Tim. Here, take some bread," Mia said. + +Tim took some bread and threw it to the duck. The duck ate it and quacked. He liked Tim too. He wanted to be friends. + +"Thank you, Tim. You are very polite too," the duck said. + +Tim and Mia smiled. They clapped their hands and laughed. They were happy. They made a new friend. + +Mom watched them and smiled too. She was proud of Tim and Mia. They were polite and kind to the duck. She took a picture of them and the duck. She wanted to remember this day. +Lily liked to print pictures with her crayons. She had a big book of mazes that she could print and color. She printed a new maze every day and tried to find the way out. + +One day, she printed a very big maze that filled two pages. She was happy because it looked fun and hard. She started to color the maze with her blue crayon. She followed the lines and turned left and right. + +But soon, she got lost in the maze. She could not find the way out. She looked at the other page, but it was blank. She felt sad and scared. She did not like the maze anymore. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the maze. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have a surprise for you. Look at the other page again." + +Lily looked at the other page and saw something new. Her mom had printed a picture of a happy face on the other page. She had also drawn a line from the maze to the happy face. She said, "This is the way out, Lily. You just have to follow the line and you will reach the happy face." + +Lily felt happy again. She thanked her mom and finished coloring the maze. She followed the line and reached the happy face. She smiled and said, "I did it! I found the way out!" She gave her mom a big hug and said, "I love you, mom. And I love mazes!" +Tom and Lily were playing with their dolls. They liked to dress them up and make them talk. Lily had a pink doll with a pretty dress and a bow. Tom had a blue doll with a hat and a coat. + +"Hello, I am Lily's doll. Do you want to be my friend?" Lily made her doll say. + +"Hello, I am Tom's doll. Yes, I want to be your friend. You have a nice dress." Tom made his doll say. + +They made their dolls hug and kiss. They were happy. + +But then, Tom's doll got stuck on a nail. Tom pulled hard, but the nail tore his doll's coat. A big hole appeared on the back. + +"Oh no! My doll is hurt!" Tom cried. + +Lily saw the hole and felt sorry for Tom. She had an idea. + +"Don't cry, Tom. I can help you. I have a needle and a thread. I can stitch your doll's coat and make it fine." Lily said. + +"Really? Can you do that?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I can. Come with me. I will show you." Lily said. + +They went to Lily's room. Lily took out her needle and thread. She was careful not to poke herself. She stitched the hole on Tom's doll's coat. She made small and neat stitches. She tied a knot at the end. + +"There, it's done. Your doll is fine now. See?" Lily said. + +Tom looked at his doll. The hole was gone. The coat looked good. He smiled. + +"Wow, Lily, you are so good. Thank you for fixing my doll. You are a great friend." Tom said. + +He hugged Lily and gave her a kiss. He hugged his doll too. + +They went back to play with their dolls. They were happy. +Sam was a tall boy who liked to fix things. He had a box of screws and a screwdriver that he used to make toys and machines. One day, he saw a broken robot in the trash. He wanted to fix it and make it his friend. + +He took the robot home and opened it with his screwdriver. He saw many wires and parts inside. He tried to connect them and make them work. He used his screws to hold them together. He hoped the robot would be happy. + +He put a battery in the robot and turned it on. The robot blinked and made a beep. Sam was excited. He said, "Hello, robot. I am Sam. I fixed you. Do you want to play with me?" + +The robot looked at Sam and nodded. It said, "Hello, Sam. I am Rob. Thank you for fixing me. I want to play with you." + +Sam smiled and hugged the robot. He said, "You are welcome, Rob. You are my friend. Come, I will lead you to my room. We can play with my other toys and machines." + +He took the robot by the hand and led him to his room. They had fun playing and learning together. Sam was happy. He had a new friend who liked to fix things too. +One day, Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jar of honey on the shelf. They wanted to taste the honey, but they could not reach the jar. + +"Let's use a chair," said Lily. She pushed a chair to the shelf and climbed on it. She grabbed the jar of honey and opened it. + +"Be careful," said Ben. "Don't spill the honey." + +Lily took a teaspoon and dipped it in the honey. She licked the teaspoon and smiled. "Mmm, the honey is sweet and sticky." + +She gave the teaspoon to Ben and he licked it too. "Yum, the honey is good." + +They took turns licking the teaspoon and eating the honey. They did not notice that a bee was flying around the jar. The bee smelled the honey and wanted some too. + +The bee flew to the jar and landed on the edge. It crawled inside the jar and looked for the honey. It saw the teaspoon and thought it was a flower. It tried to catch the teaspoon with its legs. + +But the teaspoon was not a flower. It was metal and hard. The bee could not catch the teaspoon. It got angry and buzzed loudly. + +Lily and Ben heard the bee and looked at the jar. They saw the bee inside the jar and got scared. + +"Help, there is a bee in the jar!" they shouted. + +They dropped the jar and the teaspoon and ran away. The jar and the teaspoon fell on the floor and broke. The honey spilled everywhere. The bee flew out of the jar and chased Lily and Ben. + +They ran to the living room and hid behind the sofa. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Mom, dad, help us!" they called. + +Mom and dad came to the living room and saw Lily and Ben behind the sofa. They also saw the mess in the kitchen. + +"What happened?" they asked. + +Lily and Ben told them what they did. They said they were sorry and they learned their lesson. + +Mom and dad were not happy, but they were glad that Lily and Ben were not hurt. They told them to never play with the honey jar again. They also told them to be kind to the bees, because they make the honey. + +They cleaned up the mess and gave Lily and Ben a hug. They also gave them an orange to eat, because it was healthy and sweet. + +Lily and Ben ate the orange and thanked mom and dad. They said they would not be greedy and naughty again. They also said they would respect the bees and their work. + +The end. +Lily was a little frog who liked to hop and play in the pond. She had many friends, like Sam the fish and Tim the turtle. They had fun swimming and splashing in the water. But Lily's mom always told her to be careful and not go too far from the pond. She said there were dangerous things in the forest, like big snakes and sharp claws. + +One day, Lily was feeling very curious and bored. She wanted to see what was in the forest. She told Sam and Tim that she was going to rest on a big leaf and hopped away. She did not rest on the leaf, but kept hopping until she reached the edge of the pond. She saw many green trees and colorful flowers. She thought they looked very pretty and wanted to explore. + +She hopped into the forest, looking at the different plants and animals. She saw a butterfly and followed it. She saw a mushroom and smelled it. She saw a berry and tasted it. She did not see the big snake that was hiding behind a log. The snake saw Lily and licked its tongue. It thought she looked very tasty and wanted to eat her. + +The snake slithered out of the log and moved towards Lily. Lily did not hear the snake or see its shadow. She was too busy having fun. The snake opened its mouth and was about to bite Lily, when she heard a loud roar. She turned around and saw a big bear standing behind her. The bear had seen the snake and wanted to protect Lily. It scared the snake away with its roar and claws. + +Lily was very frightened and realized she was in danger. She thanked the bear for saving her and quickly hopped back to the pond. She found Sam and Tim and told them what happened. They were very glad that she was safe and hugged her. Lily's mom came and asked her where she had been. Lily told her the truth and said she was sorry. Lily's mom was angry but also relieved. She said she loved Lily and wanted her to be careful. She said the forest was dangerous and not a place for little frogs. Lily said she understood and promised to never go there again. She said she was happy to be in the pond with her friends and family. She learned her lesson and never forgot the bear who helped her. +Sam and Ben were friends who liked to play. One day, they saw a big building with a sign that said "Lab". They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +They sneaked past the gate and found a door that was open. They went in and saw many machines and tubes and lights. They also saw some animals in cages. They felt sorry for the animals and wanted to help them. + +They saw a button that said "Free". They thought that meant the animals would be free if they pushed it. They did not know that the button was for a test that the lab people were doing. The button made a loud noise and a red light flashed. + +The lab people heard the noise and came running. They saw Sam and Ben and were angry. They asked them what they were doing there and why they pushed the button. + +Sam and Ben were scared and tried to run away. But one of the animals, a monkey, was loose and jumped on them. The monkey was angry too and poked them with his fingers. He poked them hard and made them cry. + +The lab people caught the monkey and put him back in his cage. They also called Sam and Ben's parents and told them what happened. Sam and Ben's parents were very upset and scolded them for being foolish and naughty. + +Sam and Ben learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should not go to places where they are not allowed and that they should not touch things that they do not understand. They also learned that they should be kind to animals and not make them angry. They said sorry to the lab people and the animals and promised to never do it again. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play outside. They had a red wagon that they used to carry their toys and books. One day, they decided to go to the park with their wagon. They put on their jackets and zipped them up. + +"Are you ready, Max?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, let's go!" Max said. + +They pulled their wagon along the sidewalk, but it was hard to move. The wheels were stuck and made a loud noise. Lily and Max stopped and looked at their wagon. + +"Oh no, what's wrong with our wagon?" Lily said. + +"It's too heavy, Lily. We have too many things in it," Max said. + +They looked at their wagon and saw that it was full of stuff. They had stuffed animals, balls, books, puzzles, and more. They had taken everything they liked from their room. + +"We don't need all these things, Lily. We can have fun with just a few," Max said. + +"You're right, Max. Let's take some things out and leave them at home," Lily said. + +They took out some of the things they didn't need and put them back in their room. They only kept a few things that they really wanted to play with. They zipped up their jackets again and pulled their wagon. It was much easier to move and didn't make a loud noise. + +They went to the park and had a lot of fun with their wagon and their toys. They shared them with other kids and made new friends. They learned that they didn't need to have everything to be happy. They only needed to have what they really liked and what they could share. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and hide and chase each other. Tom had a purple ball that he threw very far. Lily ran after it, but she could not catch it. The ball rolled under a big gate that led to a dark forest. + +"Tom, I can't get the ball!" Lily shouted. "It's under the gate!" + +Tom ran to the gate and looked under it. He saw the ball, but he also saw something else. It was a big, black dog with sharp teeth and red eyes. The dog growled and barked at Tom and Lily. + +"Tom, I'm scared!" Lily said. "What do we do?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He did not want to lose his purple ball, but he also did not want to get hurt by the dog. He had an idea. + +"Hey, dog!" Tom yelled. "Do you want to play with us? We have a purple ball. It's very fun. You can have it if you want." + +The dog stopped growling and barking. It looked at the purple ball with interest. It wagged its tail and licked its lips. + +"Really?" the dog asked. "You will give me the purple ball?" + +"Yes, yes, we will!" Tom said. "But you have to be nice to us. You can't bite us or chase us. You have to be our friend." + +The dog thought for a moment. It liked the purple ball, but it also liked to bite and chase. It was a hard choice. But then it decided. + +"OK, OK, I will be your friend," the dog said. "But only if you give me the purple ball. And you have to play with me sometimes. Deal?" + +"Deal!" Tom and Lily said. They pushed the purple ball under the gate to the dog. The dog grabbed it with its mouth and wagged its tail. It was very happy. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They had made a new friend. And they had learned a new word: surrender. +Sara and Ben are twins. They live on a farm with their mom and dad. They like to play with the animals and help with the chores. + +One day, they see a big truck near the barn. The truck has a sign that says "Animal Rescue". Sara and Ben are curious. They run to the truck and peek inside. + +"Wow, look at all the animals!" Sara says. She sees dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds. They are in cages and look sad. + +"Who are they?" Ben asks. He sees a small mouse in a corner. He reaches out to touch it. + +"Stop!" a voice says. It is a man who works for the animal rescue. He is wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He looks angry. + +"These animals are not for you. They are sick or hurt or lost. We are taking them to a safe place where they can get better. You should not bother them." + +Sara and Ben feel scared. They did not mean to bother the animals. They just wanted to see them and be nice. + +"We are sorry, sir," Sara says. "We like animals. We have animals on our farm. We take good care of them." + +The man softens his voice. He sees that Sara and Ben are not bad kids. They are just curious. + +"I see. Well, maybe you can help me then. Do you want to help me?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They want to help. + +"OK, then. You can help me by giving these animals some water and food. And you can talk to them and pet them gently. But do not squeeze them. They are fragile and need space. Can you do that?" + +Sara and Ben smile. They can do that. They take some bowls and fill them with water and food. They go to each cage and give the animals what they need. They talk to them and pet them gently. They do not squeeze them. + +The animals perk up. They drink and eat and make noises. They look at Sara and Ben with gratitude. They feel less sad and scared. + +Sara and Ben feel happy. They are helping the animals. They are making new friends. + +The man watches them and smiles. He is glad that Sara and Ben are kind and gentle. He is not angry anymore. He is proud of them. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben," he says. "You are very good helpers. You are very good with animals. Maybe one day you can work for the animal rescue too. Would you like that?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They would like that. They hug the man and say goodbye to the animals. They run back to their mom and dad, who are waiting for them. They tell them what they did and what they learned. + +Mom and dad are happy. They are not worried anymore. They are proud of Sara and Ben too. They hug them and kiss them and say they love them. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They love their mom and dad. They love their farm. They love their animals. And they love each other. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a cat in the park. The cat is black and white. It has a bell on its neck. + +"Look, a cat!" Sara says. She runs to the cat. She wants to pet it. + +"Wait, Sara!" Tom says. He is afraid of cats. He thinks they are mean. He stays behind. + +Sara reaches the cat. The cat is nice. It rubs its head on Sara's hand. It purrs. Sara smiles. She likes the cat. + +"Tom, come here!" Sara says. "The cat is nice. It is not mean. It likes me. You can pet it too." + +Tom is not sure. He walks slowly to Sara and the cat. He sees the cat is nice. It does not scratch or bite. It looks at Tom with big eyes. + +"Hello, cat," Tom says. He touches the cat's fur. It is soft. He feels the cat's bell. It jingles. + +The cat likes Tom too. It rubs its head on Tom's hand. It purrs. Tom smiles. He likes the cat. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They have a new friend. The cat is happy too. It has two new friends. They play in the park. They have fun. +Sam and Lily liked to play on the beach. They had a toy yacht that they sailed on the water. The yacht was bright and shiny, and it had a red flag and a blue sail. Sam and Lily pretended they were pirates and explorers, and they had many adventures with their yacht. + +One day, they saw a big wave coming. It was bigger than any wave they had ever seen. It was loud and scary, and it looked like it would swallow their yacht. Sam and Lily were afraid. They wanted to save their yacht, but they did not know how. + +"Quick, Lily, grab the yacht!" Sam shouted. + +"I can't, Sam, it's too far!" Lily cried. + +They ran towards the water, but it was too late. The big wave crashed on the shore, and took their yacht with it. Sam and Lily watched as their bright and shiny yacht disappeared in the foam. They felt sad and angry. They had lost their favorite toy. + +They looked at each other, and then at the empty water. They did not want to play on the beach anymore. They wanted their yacht back. But they knew they would never see it again. The big wave had ruined their fun. They wished they had stayed away from the water. They wished they had listened to their mom, who had warned them about the big wave. But they had not listened. And now they had nothing. +Tom and Mia like to play with cards. They have many cards with pictures of animals. They try to find two cards that have the same animal. They call this game "match". + +One day, they find a new card in the box. It has a picture of a big, fat shark. It has sharp teeth and a fin. Tom and Mia have never seen a shark before. They wonder what it is. + +"Look at this card!" Tom says. "What is this animal?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "It looks scary. Maybe it is a fish." + +"But it is too big and fat to be a fish," Tom says. "And it has teeth. Fish don't have teeth." + +"Maybe it is a monster," Mia says. "Maybe it lives in the dark water and eats other animals." + +Tom and Mia are afraid of the shark card. They don't want to match it with another card. They hide it under the sofa and play with the other cards. + +But then, Mom comes in and sees the card. She picks it up and smiles. + +"Hey, kids, do you know what this is?" she asks. + +Tom and Mia shake their heads. + +"This is a shark," Mom says. "It is a kind of fish, but it is very big and strong. It lives in the ocean and eats other fish. But it is not a monster. It is just an animal." + +Mom shows them a book with pictures of sharks. She tells them more about sharks. She says they are very smart and fast. She says some sharks are friendly and some are not. She says people should respect sharks and not hurt them. + +Tom and Mia listen to Mom. They learn more about sharks. They are not afraid of the shark card anymore. They think it is cool and interesting. They want to match it with another shark card. + +"Can we have another shark card, Mom?" they ask. + +"Sure," Mom says. "Let me see if I can find one in the box." +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks. + +Lily saw a big blue block that she wanted. It was on top of Ben's tower. She reached for it and tried to lift it. But the tower was too tall and wobbly. It fell down with a loud crash. The blocks scattered everywhere. + +"Hey!" Ben shouted. "That was mine! You made my tower fall! That was terrible!" + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to make Ben's tower fall. She just wanted the blue block. She looked at Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't know your tower would fall. Can we share the blue block?" + +Ben was still angry. He liked his tower. He worked hard to make it. He did not want to share the blue block. He said, "No, you can't have the blue block. It's mine. Go away!" + +Lily felt sad. She liked Ben. She wanted to play with him. She did not want to go away. She said, "Please, Ben. Don't be mad. Can we be friends? Can we build a new tower together?" + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw her sad face. He remembered that he liked Lily. He did not want to make her sad. He said, "Okay, Lily. I'm sorry, too. I was mean. We can be friends. We can build a new tower together. And we can share the blue block." + +Lily smiled. She was happy. She hugged Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I like you." + +They picked up the blocks and started to build a new tower. They used the blue block in the middle. They made the tower bigger and stronger. They had fun playing with the blocks. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and watch TV. One day, they go to Mia's house after school. Mia's mom says they can watch TV for a little while, but they have to do their homework later. + +Tom and Mia sit on the couch and turn on the TV. They see a funny show with animals and people. They laugh and clap. They forget about their homework. They forget about the time. + +Mia's mom comes back to the living room. She sees Tom and Mia still watching TV. She is not happy. She says, "Tom and Mia, you have to turn off the TV now. You have to do your homework. You have been watching TV for too long." + +Tom and Mia say, "But mom, we like this show. It is funny and warm. Can we watch a little more?" + +Mia's mom says, "No, you can't. You have to learn and do your work. TV is not good for you all the time. Come on, get up and go to the table." + +Tom and Mia are sad. They don't want to leave the TV. They want to watch more. Mia's mom goes to the TV and pulls the cable. The TV goes off. Tom and Mia say, "Oh no!" + +Mia's mom says, "Don't worry, you can watch TV again another day. But now, you have to do your homework. It is important. Come on, I will help you." + +Tom and Mia get up and go to the table. They take out their books and pencils. They do their homework. They learn new things. They feel smart and proud. They don't forget anymore. +Mira and Sam are friends. They like to play together. One day, they decide to have a tea party. They find some cheap cups and plates in the garage. They fill them with water and pretend it is tea. + +"Would you like some tea, Sam?" Mira asks. + +"Yes, please, Mira. Thank you," Sam says. + +They sip their water and make polite noises. They feel very grown-up. + +But then, Mira's dog, Rex, comes running. He is dirty and wet. He jumps on the table and knocks over the cups and plates. The water spills everywhere. Mira and Sam scream. + +"Rex, no! Bad dog!" Mira shouts. + +"Go away, Rex! You ruined our tea party!" Sam cries. + +Rex barks and wags his tail. He thinks they are playing. He licks their faces and tries to grab their clothes. + +Mira's mom hears the noise and comes outside. She sees the mess and the wet children. + +"Oh, dear. What happened here?" she asks. + +"Rex happened, Mom. He is a naughty dog. He needs a bath," Mira says. + +"I'm sorry, Mira. I'm sorry, Sam. Rex was supposed to stay in the yard. He must have escaped. Come on, Rex. Let's go bathe you," Mira's mom says. + +She takes Rex inside and turns on the faucet. Rex hates baths. He whines and tries to run away. + +Mira and Sam watch from the window. They giggle. + +"Maybe we can have another tea party later," Mira says. + +"Maybe. But next time, let's keep Rex away," Sam says. + +They agree and hug. They are still friends. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their elderly grandma. They saw a man with a big box. He was selling worms to people who wanted to go fishing. + +"Can we buy some worms, grandma?" Tom asked. He liked to look at the worms and make them wiggle. + +"Sorry, Tom, we don't have enough money for worms today," grandma said. "Maybe another time." + +Lily had an idea. She whispered to Tom, "Let's find our own worms and sell them to the man. Then we can buy some candy." + +Tom liked the idea. He and Lily looked for worms in the grass and the dirt. They found many worms of different sizes and colors. They put them in a paper cup. + +They went to the man with the big box. "Hello, sir, do you want to buy some worms?" Lily asked. + +The man looked at their cup. He smiled. "How much do you want for your worms?" he asked. + +"Two pennies for each worm," Lily said. + +The man counted the worms. There were ten worms in the cup. He gave Lily and Tom twenty pennies. "Thank you for your worms. They are very nice and fresh," he said. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They thanked the man and ran to the candy store. They bought some candy and shared it with their grandma. They had a fun day at the park. +Sara likes to write. She writes with her crayons on paper. She writes her name, her friends' names, and things she sees. She writes every day. + +One day, Sara finds a big star sticker in her drawer. She thinks it is pretty and shiny. She puts it on her paper. She writes under the sticker: "I wish for a puppy". + +She shows her paper to her mom. "Look, mom, I write a wish. Can I have a puppy, please?" + +Mom smiles and hugs Sara. "You write very well, Sara. But a puppy is a big wish. Puppies need a lot of care and love. We don't have enough space and time for a puppy right now. Maybe when you are older, we can think about it." + +Sara feels sad. She loves puppies. She wants to play with them and cuddle them. She says, "OK, mom, I understand. But can I keep my paper with my wish?" + +Mom says, "Of course, you can. You can put it in your special box. Maybe someday, your wish will come true." + +Sara nods and puts her paper in her special box. She hopes that her wish will reach the unknown place where wishes go. She hopes that someone will hear her wish and send her a puppy. She hopes that she will be happy. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they saw a big slide in the park. It was very high and shiny. Tom wanted to go on the slide, but Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go on the slide. It will be fun!" Tom said. + +"No, Tom, it is too high. I don't want to go. You go if you want." Lily said. + +Tom thought Lily was silly. He wanted to show her that he was brave and mighty. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He looked down and saw Lily watching him. He smiled and waved. Then he slid down very fast. + +But Tom did not see the big rock at the end of the slide. He hit the rock with his head and fell to the ground. He cried out loud. He felt a lot of pain. He wished he had listened to Lily. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She was very worried. She called for help. A nice lady came and took them to the nurse. The nurse put a bandage on Tom's head and gave him a lollipop. She told him to be careful next time. + +Tom said sorry to Lily. He regretted going on the slide. He learned a lesson. He realized that Lily had more wisdom than him. He thanked her for being his friend. Lily forgave him and smiled. They held hands and went back to the park. They decided to play on the swings instead. They were happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were kings and queens in a big palace. They used sticks and stones and leaves to make their palace. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big boy came. He was mean and rude. He kicked their palace and broke it. He laughed and said, "Your palace is silly and ugly. You are not kings and queens. You are babies." + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They yelled at the big boy. "Go away! You are mean and rude. You broke our palace. You are not nice. You are sour." + +The big boy did not like to be yelled at. He got mad and tried to hit Tom and Lily. But then, a grown-up came. She was Tom and Lily's mom. She saw what was happening and stopped the big boy. She said, "What are you doing? You are not allowed to hurt other children. You are not allowed to break their things. You need to say sorry and go home." + +The big boy was scared of the grown-up. He said sorry in a small voice and ran away. Tom and Lily's mom hugged them and said, "Are you okay? I'm sorry that happened. You can make another palace if you want. You are very creative and brave. I'm proud of you." + +Tom and Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. We will make another palace. We are still kings and queens." They hugged their mom and went back to playing. They were happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big house with a red door and a shiny bell. They wondered who lived there. + +"Let's ring the bell and see who comes out," Tom said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, don't do that. It's rude and scary. What if they are angry or mean?" Lily said. She was shy and careful. + +"I dare you to ring the bell. I dare you, I dare you!" Tom said. He wanted to have fun and make Lily laugh. + +"Fine, I'll do it. But you have to come with me." Lily said. She didn't want to be alone and afraid. + +They walked to the house and reached for the bell. They pressed it and heard a loud ding-dong. They waited and looked around. They heard footsteps and saw the door open. They saw a friendly lady with a big smile and a basket of cookies. + +"Hello, children. Are you looking for someone?" The lady said. She was kind and sweet. + +"Um, no. We were just playing and we wanted to see who lived here." Tom said. He felt a little silly and sorry. + +"Well, I'm glad you came. I live here alone and I love visitors. Would you like some cookies?" The lady said. She held out the basket and invited them in. + +"Yes, please. Thank you. You are very nice." Lily said. She felt happy and hungry. + +They followed the lady into the house and sat on the couch. They ate cookies and talked. They learned that the lady's name was Mrs. Brown and that she liked to bake, read and garden. They told her their names and that they liked to play, draw and sing. They became friends and had a good time. + +They forgot about the bell and the dare. They learned that sometimes, ringing a bell can lead to a friendly surprise. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build towers, houses, bridges and other objects. They have fun and share their blocks. + +One day, Tom wants to build a big castle. He needs many blocks. He sees Anna's blocks and takes some without asking. Anna is sad and angry. She says, "Tom, those are my blocks! Give them back!" + +Tom says, "No, I need them for my castle. It will be the best object ever. Go away!" + +Anna cries and runs to her mom. Her mom hugs her and says, "Don't worry, Anna. Tom is not being nice. He should not take your blocks. Maybe he will learn to share soon." + +Tom keeps building his castle. He is proud of his work. He thinks he will complete it soon. But then, he hears a loud noise. He turns around and sees a big dog. The dog likes to play with blocks too. The dog runs to Tom's castle and knocks it down. The blocks fall everywhere. Tom is shocked and sad. He says, "No, my castle! It was my best object ever. Go away, dog!" + +The dog barks and wags his tail. He thinks Tom wants to play. He picks up a block and brings it to Tom. He drops it on Tom's lap. He licks Tom's face. The dog is sweet and friendly. He wants to share his block. + +Tom feels the dog's tongue and the block. He realizes he was wrong. He says, "I'm sorry, dog. You are nice. You want to share. I was not nice. I did not share with Anna. I took her blocks. I should give them back." + +Tom gets up and gathers the blocks. He finds Anna and her mom. He says, "Anna, I'm sorry. I took your blocks. Here they are. Can we share and play together?" + +Anna smiles and says, "Yes, Tom. Thank you. I forgive you. Let's share and play together." + +Tom and Anna hug. They play with the blocks and the dog. They build objects together. They have fun and learn to share. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Don't take what is not yours. Be nice to others and animals. +Tom and Sue like to play with their toy boat. They take it to the pond and sail it on the water. They have fun watching it go fast and slow, left and right. + +One day, they see a big duck on the pond. The duck looks hungry and curious. It swims towards their boat and quacks loudly. + +"Go away, duck!" Tom shouts. "This is our boat, not your food!" + +But the duck does not listen. It reaches the boat with its beak and bites it. The boat makes a loud pop and starts to sink. + +"Oh no!" Sue cries. "Our boat is in trouble! It has a hole and it is going down!" + +Tom and Sue run to the edge of the pond and try to save their boat. But they are too late. The duck grabs the boat with its beak and swallows it whole. + +"Mmm, tasty!" the duck says. "Thank you for the snack, kids!" + +Tom and Sue are very sad and angry. They have lost their boat and their fun. They go home and tell their mom what happened. But she does not believe them. She thinks they are making up stories. + +"You are naughty, Tom and Sue!" she says. "You did not take care of your boat and you lost it. Now you have no boat and no dessert. Go to your room and think about what you did!" + +Tom and Sue go to their room and cry. They wish they had never seen the duck. They wish they had a new boat. They wish they had a happy ending. But they do not. They have a bad ending. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, Ben has an invitation in his hand. He is very happy. + +"Look, Lily, I have an invitation!" Ben says. "It is for Tom's birthday party. He is my other friend. He likes soccer. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily looks at the invitation. It has a picture of a soccer ball and a cake. She likes cake. She nods and smiles. + +"Yes, Ben, I want to come with you. It sounds fun. I like soccer too. Can I kick the ball with you and Tom?" + +Ben nods and smiles too. + +"Of course, Lily, you can kick the ball with us. It is easy. You just have to run and hit the ball with your foot. Like this." Ben shows Lily how to kick the ball. He kicks it very hard and it flies in the air. + +Lily claps and laughs. + +"Wow, Ben, you are very good at kicking. Let me try." Lily runs and kicks the ball too. She kicks it very softly and it rolls on the ground. + +Ben claps and laughs too. + +"Good try, Lily. You are getting better. Let's practice more. Then we can go to Tom's party and have cake and play soccer with him. It will be fun." + +Ben and Lily practice kicking the ball until it is time to go to the party. They are very excited. They hold hands and walk to Tom's house. They knock on the door and say hello to Tom. He is very happy to see them. He gives them each a hat and a balloon. He takes them to the backyard where there is a big soccer field and a big cake. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing outside. They liked to balance on the big log in the yard. They pretended it was a bridge over a river. Sometimes they fell off and laughed. + +But today the sky was dark and angry. It made loud noises and flashed blue lightning. Lily and Ben were scared. They ran to the house. + +"Mommy, mommy, it's scary outside!" they cried. + +Mommy hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. It's just a storm. It will go away soon. Let's go inside and have some cookies." + +They went inside and sat on the couch. Mommy gave them cookies and milk. They watched the storm through the window. The lightning was still blue, but it was not so scary now. It was like a big show. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Ben said. "The lightning made a shape. It looks like a log!" + +Lily looked and saw it too. It was a blue log in the sky. It looked like the one they played on. + +"Wow, Ben, you're right!" Lily said. "Maybe the lightning is playing too. Maybe it wants to balance on the log like us." + +They smiled and ate their cookies. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. They hoped the lightning would come back and play with them again. +Lily and Sam were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to pretend that they were grown-ups and had a big house and a car. They also had a small table with two cups and a bottle of wine. + +"Let's have a party, Sam," Lily said. "We can invite our friends and drink wine and eat cake." + +"OK, Lily," Sam said. "But we have to be careful with the wine. Mommy and Daddy said it is not for kids. It is only for grown-ups." + +Lily nodded. She knew that wine was not for kids, but she wanted to try it. She thought it looked fine and smelled good. She opened the bottle and poured some wine into her cup. She took a sip and made a face. + +"Yuck, Sam, this wine is not fine. It is sour and bitter. It makes my mouth hurt. Why do grown-ups like it?" + +Sam shrugged. He did not want to try the wine. He liked juice and milk better. He saw that Lily was unhappy and had an idea. + +"Maybe we can change the wine, Lily. Maybe we can make it sweet and yummy. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to change the wine. She did not like it at all. She followed Sam to the kitchen. They looked for something to make the wine better. They found some sugar, some honey, some syrup, and some sprinkles. They took them all and went back to the living room. + +They added some sugar, some honey, some syrup, and some sprinkles to the wine. They stirred it with a spoon. They looked at the wine. It was not fine anymore. It was pink and sparkly and sticky. It looked like candy. + +"Wow, Sam, we changed the wine. It looks so pretty. Do you think it tastes good?" + +Sam nodded. He wanted to taste the wine. He thought it looked good. He took a sip and smiled. + +"Mmm, Lily, this wine is good. It is sweet and yummy. It makes my mouth happy. We made the best wine ever." + +Lily smiled too. She took a sip and agreed. + +"Yes, Sam, we made the best wine ever. We are the best party makers ever. Let's drink more wine and play more dolls." + +They drank more wine and played more dolls. They had a lot of fun. They did not know that Mommy and Daddy were watching them from the door. They did not know that Mommy and Daddy were not happy. They did not know that Mommy and Daddy were going to change their wine too. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a line of seeds that they plant with Mom. They water the seeds every day and wait for them to grow. + +One day, Tom and Lily see a big sunflower in the line. They are very happy. They run to the sunflower and hug it. "Look, Mom, our seed grew!" they shout. Mom smiles and takes a picture of them. + +But the next day, the sunflower is dead. It is brown and dry and sad. Tom and Lily are very sad too. They cry and ask Mom why the sunflower died. Mom hugs them and says, "Sometimes, things die, my loves. It is part of life. But we can remember the sunflower and how happy it made us. And we can plant more seeds and see what else grows." + +Tom and Lily wipe their tears and nod. They go to the line and pick a new seed. They plant it in the ground and water it. They hope it will grow and be alive. They say, "Goodbye, sunflower. Thank you for growing. We love you." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play a lot. They had many toys and games in their room. But they also had a big clock on the wall that told them when to wake up, eat, and sleep. The clock made a loud sound every hour, like "ding dong, ding dong". + +One day, Tom and Lily were bored and wanted to have some fun. They saw the clock and had an idea. They climbed on a chair and reached the clock. They opened the back of the clock and saw many small parts inside. They thought they could make the clock do funny things, like make different sounds or go faster or slower. + +They took out some parts and put them in different places. They giggled and said, "Now the clock will be silly and surprise us". They closed the back of the clock and waited for the next hour. + +But when the clock was supposed to make a sound, it did not. It was silent and still. Tom and Lily looked at the clock and saw that the hands were not moving. The clock was broken. They felt sad and scared. They had disturbed the clock and made it stop working. + +They heard their mom coming to their room. They knew they were in trouble. They hid under the bed and hoped their mom would not notice the clock. But their mom saw the clock and knew something was wrong. She opened the back of the clock and saw the mess inside. She was angry and disappointed. She said, "Who did this to the clock? Why did you disturb the clock? The clock was important and useful. It helped us know the time and follow our routine. Now we have to fix it or buy a new one. That is not nice or smart. You should respect and take care of the things you have, not ruin them for fun". + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed and sorry. They came out from under the bed and said, "We did it, mom. We are sorry. We wanted to have fun, but we did not think about the consequences. We did not mean to disturb the clock. We did not know it would break. We will help you fix it or buy a new one. We will not do it again. We will respect and take care of the things we have, not ruin them for fun". + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I forgive you, but you have to learn from your mistake. The clock is not a toy, it is a tool. You have to use it properly and not disturb it. You have to be careful and responsible with the things you have, not ruin them for fun. You have to appreciate and value the things you have, not take them for granted. That is the moral of this story". + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "We understand, mom. We will do better next time. We love you and we love the clock". They helped their mom fix the clock and put it back on the wall. They looked at the clock and saw that it was working again. It made a sound, like "ding dong, ding dong". They smiled and said, "Thank you, clock. We are sorry we disturbed you. We will not do it again. We will respect and take care of you. You are important and useful. You are our friend". The clock seemed to smile back and said, "You are welcome, Tom and Lily. I forgive you. I am glad you learned your lesson. You are smart and kind. You are my friends". The clock was happy and so were Tom and Lily. They hugged each other and their mom and went to play with their toys and games. They did not disturb the clock anymore. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big dog. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"Hi, doggy!" Lily says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks. He wants to play. He runs and jumps. Lily and Ben chase him. They have fun. + +But then, the dog sees a squirrel. He runs after the squirrel. He wants to bite it. The squirrel is fast. It climbs a tree. + +"Come back, doggy!" Ben calls. "Don't bite the squirrel!" + +The dog stops. He looks at Ben. He tilts his head. He does not understand. + +The squirrel chatters. It is angry. It throws a nut at the dog. The nut hits the dog's nose. The dog yelps. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" the dog cries. "That hurts!" + +Lily and Ben run to the dog. They hug him. They say sorry. + +"It's okay, doggy," Lily says. "The squirrel is scared. He does not want to be your friend." + +The dog sniffs. He licks their faces again. He is happy. + +"Let's go, doggy," Ben says. "Let's find another game." + +They walk away. They see a slide. They smile. They have more fun. +Lila and Ben were playing outside with their rope. They liked to swing the rope and jump over it. They also liked to make shapes with the rope on the ground. + +But then the sky became dark and gray. Lila and Ben heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They saw a flash of light. It was lightning. They felt drops of water on their faces. It was rain. + +"Let's go inside!" Lila said. "The rain is wet and cold. And the thunder and lightning are scary." + +But Ben did not want to go inside. He was ignorant. He did not know that the rain and the thunder and the lightning could be dangerous. He wanted to keep playing with the rope. + +"No, I want to stay here!" Ben said. "The rain is fun and the thunder and the lightning are pretty. And I like the rope. It is my rope." + +Lila tried to pull Ben by the hand. But Ben did not move. He held the rope tightly. He did not listen to Lila. He was stubborn. + +"Please, Ben, come with me!" Lila said. "The rain is getting stronger and the thunder and the lightning are getting closer. And the rope is not safe. It can attract the lightning. It can hurt you." + +But Ben did not care. He was foolish. He did not believe Lila. He thought she was lying. He wanted to prove her wrong. + +"Ha, ha, you are silly!" Ben said. "The rain is not strong and the thunder and the lightning are not close. And the rope is not dangerous. It is my friend. See, I can swing it and jump over it and make shapes with it. Nothing can happen to me." + +But then something did happen to Ben. A big flash of light hit the rope. It was lightning. It made a loud noise. It was thunder. It burned the rope. It shocked Ben. It made him fall to the ground. + +Lila screamed. She ran to Ben. She was scared. She was sad. She was sorry. + +"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" Lila said. "I told you to come with me. I told you the rain and the thunder and the lightning and the rope were bad. Why didn't you listen to me?" + +Ben opened his eyes. He was hurt. He was wet. He was cold. He was sorry. + +"Lila, Lila, I'm sorry," Ben said. "You were right and I was wrong. I was ignorant and stubborn and foolish. I should have listened to you. I should have gone with you. I should have left the rope. Can you forgive me?" + +Lila hugged Ben. She was relieved. She was glad. She was kind. + +"Of course I forgive you, Ben," Lila said. "You are my brother and I love you. But please, next time, be careful and smart and obedient. And don't play with the rope in the rain." + +They got up and ran inside. They left the rope behind. It was burned and broken. It was not their friend anymore. It was their enemy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Let's go find some berries for his mouth!" Lily said. "I saw some red ones on the bush over there." + +"OK, but be careful!" Tom said. "The snow is very deep and cold. And the berries might be frozen too." + +They ran to the bush and picked some berries. They were very sour, but they liked them. They put some on the snowman's face. He looked very funny. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "Do you like your berries?" + +The snowman did not answer. He was frozen. But he smiled with his berry mouth. + +Lily and Tom laughed. They hugged the snowman. They were very warm. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to watch films on the TV. One day, Sara comes to Tom's house with a new film. She says, "Look, Tom, I have a new film. It is about a princess and a dragon. Do you want to watch it with me?" + +Tom does not look at Sara. He is playing with his cars on the floor. He says, "No, I don't want to watch your film. I want to play with my cars. They are fast and loud. Your film is boring and quiet." + +Sara feels sad. She says, "But, Tom, we always watch films together. And this film is not boring. It is fun and exciting. The princess is brave and the dragon is funny. Please, watch it with me." + +Tom ignores Sara. He does not listen to her. He keeps playing with his cars. He makes them zoom and crash. He makes a big mess on the floor. + +Sara gets angry. She says, "Fine, Tom, if you don't want to watch my film, I don't want to play with you. You are a bad friend. You are messy and rude. I will watch my film by myself." She takes her film and goes to the couch. She puts the film in the TV and watches it alone. + +Tom does not care. He thinks he does not need Sara. He thinks his cars are better than her film. But after a while, he gets bored. He looks at the TV and sees the princess and the dragon. They are having fun. They are singing and dancing. They are happy. Tom feels lonely. He wishes he had watched the film with Sara. He wishes he had been a good friend. He says, "Sara, I'm sorry. Can I watch the film with you?" + +But Sara ignores Tom. She does not look at him. She does not listen to him. She keeps watching the film. She smiles and laughs. She does not need Tom. She thinks he is a bad friend. She thinks her film is better than his cars. +Tom likes to write poems. He uses his crayons and paper to make words and pictures. He thinks poems are fun and pretty. He wants to show his poems to his mom and dad. + +But his big sister Lily does not like poems. She thinks poems are silly and boring. She likes to play with her dolls and dress them up. She does not want Tom to bother her with his poems. + +One day, Tom finds a new crayon. It is very bright and shiny. He wants to use it for his poem. He goes to his room and starts to write. He makes a poem about a star and a moon. He is very happy with his poem. + +He runs to Lily's room to show her his poem. He knocks on the door and says, "Lily, Lily, look at my poem!" But Lily is busy with her dolls. She does not want to see Tom's poem. She says, "Go away, Tom! I don't care about your poem! Leave me alone!" + +Tom feels sad and hurt. He does not understand why Lily is so mean. He says, "But Lily, I worked hard on my poem. It is very nice. Please look at it. Please be nice to me." + +Lily gets angry. She opens the door and snatches Tom's poem. She says, "Fine, I'll look at it. But I bet it is very bad." She looks at Tom's poem and laughs. She says, "This is not a poem. This is a mess. You can't write. You can't draw. You are a baby. This is a baby poem." She tears Tom's poem into pieces and throws them on the floor. She says, "There. Now go away and don't come back." + +Tom feels very sad and angry. He cries and picks up the pieces of his poem. He says, "Lily, you are very mean. You are very rough. You hurt my feelings. You hurt my poem. You are not a good sister. I don't like you." He runs to his mom and dad and tells them what Lily did. + +Mom and dad are very upset. They scold Lily and tell her to apologize to Tom. They say, "Lily, you are not allowed to be mean to Tom. You are not allowed to tear his poem. You are not allowed to hurt his feelings. You should be kind and respectful to your brother. You should say sorry to him and make him a new poem." + +Lily feels ashamed and sorry. She realizes she was wrong. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry, mom and dad. I was mean and rough. I didn't mean to hurt you. I will make you a new poem. I will be nice to you. I love you." + +Tom feels happy and forgives Lily. He says, "I love you too, Lily. Thank you for making me a new poem. I'm sure it will be very nice. You are a good sister." + +Mom and dad hug Tom and Lily. They say, "We are proud of you both. You are good children. You can write poems together. Poems are fun and pretty. We love you." +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play games. One day, they found a shiny medal in their dad's drawer. It was round and had a star on it. Ben wanted to keep it, but Mia said no. + +"It's dad's medal. He got it when he was a soldier. He told us it was very important. We can't keep it, Ben. We have to put it back," Mia said. + +"But it's so pretty. I want to wear it. Please, Mia, let me keep it for a little while. I'll be careful, I promise," Ben said. + +Mia sighed. She loved her brother, but he was sometimes naughty. She agreed to let him keep the medal for a little while, but only if he didn't show it to anyone. Ben was happy and put the medal around his neck. He felt very proud. + +They went outside to play in the yard. They saw their friend Tom, who lived next door. Tom was older and bigger than them. He liked to tease and bully them. He saw Ben's medal and ran towards him. + +"Hey, what's that? Give it to me. It's mine now," Tom said. He grabbed the medal and pulled it hard. Ben felt a pain in his neck and cried out. Mia was frightened and angry. She ran to help her brother. + +"Leave him alone, Tom. That's not yours. That's dad's medal. Give it back," Mia said. She tried to take the medal from Tom, but he was stronger. He pushed her away and laughed. + +"Too bad, Mia. This is a cool medal. I'm going to keep it. Your dad won't miss it. He's not here anyway. He's far away. Maybe he's dead," Tom said. He was very mean and rude. + +Ben and Mia felt very sad and scared. They missed their dad a lot. He was not dead, but he was in another country, fighting for peace. He had given them a hug and a kiss before he left. He had told them he loved them and he would come back soon. He had told them to be brave and good. He had shown them his medal and said it was a gift from his friends. He had said it was a symbol of courage and honor. He had said he was proud of them. + +Ben and Mia wanted their dad and his medal back. They didn't know what to do. They wished Tom would go away. They wished they had never taken the medal from the drawer. They wished they had listened to Mia. They wished they had been more careful. They wished they had a plan. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to cook. They wanted to make a sauce for their pasta. Tom said, "I know how to make sauce. You just need some water, some salt, and some ketchup." Sam said, "That sounds good. Let's do it." + +They poured some water in a pot and put it on the stove. They added some salt and some ketchup. They stirred and stirred. They smelled the sauce and smiled. They thought it was the best sauce ever. + +Mom came home and saw the pot on the stove. She said, "What are you boys doing?" Tom and Sam said, "We made sauce for pasta. Do you want to try it?" Mom said, "Sure, I'll try it." She took a spoon and tasted the sauce. She made a face and spit it out. She said, "This is not sauce. This is water with salt and ketchup. It is yucky and bad for you. How did you make this?" + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They felt sad and ashamed. They said, "We thought it was sauce. We wanted to make you happy. We are sorry, Mom." Mom said, "It's okay, boys. I know you tried. But you should not cook without me. You could get hurt or make a mess. And you should not use ketchup for sauce. Ketchup is for hot dogs and fries, not for pasta. Next time, I'll show you how to make a real sauce with tomatoes and herbs and cheese. It is yummy and good for you." + +Mom hugged Tom and Sam and said, "I love you, boys. You are not ignorant. You are just curious and creative. But you need to learn more about cooking. Come on, let's go to the store and buy some ingredients for a real sauce. And then we'll make pasta together. And then we'll eat and applaud our work." Tom and Sam said, "Okay, Mom. We love you too. And we want to learn more about cooking. And we want to eat and applaud our work." They smiled and followed Mom to the store. They hoped their sauce would be better this time. +Tim and Kim are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. They have many toys in their room. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over the toys. They make a lot of noise. They suffer when they fight. + +One day, Tim and Kim have a big row. Tim wants to play with the red car. Kim wants to play with the red car too. They both pull the car. They both shout. "It is mine!" "No, it is mine!" They do not listen to each other. They do not have fun. + +Mom hears the row. She comes to the room. She sees Tim and Kim fighting. She is not happy. She takes the red car away. She says, "You cannot play with the red car. You have to learn to share. Sharing is good. Sharing makes you popular. Do you want to be popular?" + +Tim and Kim stop fighting. They look at Mom. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Yes, we want to be popular. We want to have more friends. We want to share. We are sorry, Mom." + +Mom smiles. She gives the red car back. She says, "That is good. You can play with the red car together. You can take turns. You can also play with the other toys. You have many toys. You have enough toys for everyone. You can invite other kids to play with you. You can be popular and happy." + +Tim and Kim nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. We love each other. We will share. We will be popular and happy." They play with the red car and the other toys. They have fun. They do not suffer. They do not row. They are friends. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with toys, draw pictures and read books. One day, Lily was sad because her grandma was sick. She missed her grandma a lot and wanted to see her. + +Sam saw that Lily was sad and wanted to help. He had an idea. He said, "Lily, let's make a card for your grandma. Maybe that will make her happy." + +Lily nodded and smiled a little. She said, "Okay, Sam. That's a good idea. What should we put on the card?" + +Sam thought for a moment. He said, "How about we draw some flowers and hearts and write 'I love you, Grandma'?" + +Lily liked that. She said, "Yes, let's do that. And we can also put some stickers and glitter on it." + +They got some paper, crayons, scissors, glue, stickers and glitter. They worked hard to make the card beautiful and colorful. They wrote their names on the card and put it in an envelope. + +Sam said, "Lily, I think your grandma will love this card. It's very pretty and sweet." + +Lily hugged Sam and said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a very good friend. You make me feel better." + +Sam hugged Lily back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a very good friend too. You make me happy." + +They squeezed each other and smiled. They felt comfortable and warm. They were happy to have each other. They hoped that the card would make Lily's grandma happy too. +Sam and Mia like to race in the bath. They have a lot of toys that can swim and splash. They also have a big bottle of shampoo that makes bubbles. Sam and Mia take turns to squeeze the shampoo and make a big foam mountain. + +One day, Sam had a clever idea. He said to Mia, "Let's race with the shampoo. We can see who can make the most bubbles in one minute." Mia agreed. She liked to race with Sam. They both got ready and counted to three. + +Sam and Mia started to squeeze the shampoo as fast as they could. They made a lot of bubbles that flew in the air and landed on their heads. They laughed and shouted, "Look at me! I have more bubbles than you!" They did not see that the shampoo was running out. + +When the minute was over, Sam and Mia stopped and looked at each other. They were both covered in white foam. They looked like snowmen. They also looked at the bottle of shampoo. It was empty. There was no more shampoo left. + +Sam and Mia felt sad. They liked the shampoo. It smelled nice and made their hair soft. They did not want to waste it. They also felt sorry for their mom. She would be angry when she saw the empty bottle. They looked at each other with pale faces. They did not know what to say. They wished they did not race with the shampoo. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they see a big case in the park. The case is dirty and old. They are curious. + +"Let's open the case!" Lily says. + +"Maybe there are more toys inside!" Ben says. + +They run to the case and open it. But they are disappointed. There are no toys, only papers and clothes. They are boring. + +"Who owns this case?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone forgot it here," Ben says. + +They are about to close the case, when they hear a loud voice. + +"Hey, you kids! Stop stealing my case!" The voice belongs to a man. He is angry and scary. He runs to them. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the case and run away. They don't want to steal. They just want to play. + +"Sorry, mister! We didn't know it was your case!" Lily shouts. + +"Leave us alone! We didn't take anything!" Ben shouts. + +They run to their homes and tell their parents what happened. Their parents hug them and say they are not bad kids. They just made a mistake. They tell them not to touch other people's things without asking. They say they are sorry to the man with the case. + +Lily and Ben learn a lesson. They promise to be more careful next time. They are still friends. They still like to play with toys. But they don't open dirty cases anymore. +Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to sleep. Her mom was worried. She called the doctor. + +The doctor came to Lily's house. He had a big bag with tools. He smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, Lily. I am here to help you. Can I check your ears and your throat?" Lily nodded. She was scared, but she trusted the doctor. He was nice and gentle. He looked at her ears and her throat with a light. He listened to her chest with a stethoscope. He gave her a sticker with a flower. + +"You have a cold, Lily. You need to drink a lot of water and take this medicine. It will make you feel better soon. But you have to promise me something." The doctor said. "What is it?" Lily asked. "You have to promise me that you will not scratch your chickenpox. They are the red spots on your skin. They are itchy, but if you scratch them, they will hurt and leave scars. Do you understand?" The doctor said. Lily looked at her arms and legs. She saw the red spots. She felt the itch. She nodded. "I promise, doctor. I will not scratch them." She said. + +"Good girl. You are very brave and smart. And you know what? When your chickenpox go away, you will have beautiful skin. No scars, no spots. Just smooth and soft. Like a princess." The doctor said. He gave her a hug and a lollipop. He said goodbye to Lily and her mom. He left. + +Lily felt a little better. She drank some water and took her medicine. She did not scratch her chickenpox. She remembered the doctor's words. She wanted to have beautiful skin. Like a princess. She fell asleep with a smile. She dreamed of flowers and castles. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big car stop near the swings. A lady came out of the car. She wore a shiny dress and a hat with feathers. She looked very wealthy. + +"Who is she?" Anna asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe she is a princess," Ben said. + +The lady walked to the ice cream truck and bought a cone with three scoops of cream. She licked the cream and smiled. Anna and Ben watched her with wide eyes. They only had one scoop of cream each. + +"Can we have more cream, too?" Anna asked their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"No, sweetie. We don't have enough money for that. Cream is expensive," their mom said. + +"Why is cream expensive?" Ben asked. + +Their mom tried to explain. "Well, cream comes from cows. And cows need a lot of grass and water and care. And some people have more cows and more money than others. And they can charge more for their cream." + +Anna and Ben did not understand. They thought it was not fair. They wanted more cream, too. + +"Can we share with the lady?" Anna asked. + +Their mom shook her head. "No, honey. That would be rude. She bought her cream with her own money. She can do what she wants with it." + +The lady finished her cream and threw the cone in the trash. She got back in her car and drove away. Anna and Ben looked at their mom. + +"Maybe when we grow up, we can have more cream," Ben said. + +"Maybe," their mom said. "But remember, cream is not the most important thing in life. There are other things that make us happy, like love and kindness and friendship." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They hugged their mom and finished their cream. They decided to play with their friends on the swings. They were not wealthy, but they were happy. +Sara was very happy when she got a new doll for her birthday. She named her doll Lily and played with her every day. She liked to dress Lily in pretty clothes and comb her long hair. She also liked to pretend that Lily was her sister and talk to her. + +One day, Sara and Lily went outside to play in the snow. Sara made a snowman and a snow fort and had fun throwing snowballs. She put Lily in the snow fort and said, "You can be the queen of the snow, Lily. I will protect you from the bad guys." Lily smiled and nodded. + +But Sara forgot to check the time and stayed outside too long. The sun went down and the air became very cold. Sara started to shiver and her nose turned red. She remembered that she had to go home for dinner and ran to get Lily. But when she picked up Lily, she saw that Lily was also shivering and her face was blue. Sara felt scared and sad. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to leave you in the cold. Please don't be sick. Please don't die." + +Sara ran home with Lily in her arms. She hoped that her mom could help Lily. She knocked on the door and cried, "Mom, mom, please open the door. Lily is sick. She needs help." + +Her mom opened the door and saw Sara and Lily. She was surprised and worried. She took Sara and Lily inside and said, "What happened, Sara? Why are you and Lily so cold and wet?" + +Sara told her mom what happened and begged her to save Lily. Her mom felt sorry for Sara and Lily. She said, "Don't worry, Sara. Lily is not a real person. She is a doll. She can't get sick or die. She just needs to dry and warm up. I will put her in the dryer and she will be fine." + +Sara felt relieved and happy. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever. I love you and I love Lily." + +Her mom smiled and hugged Sara. She said, "I love you too, Sara. And I love Lily. But next time, don't stay outside too long. And don't forget to bring Lily with you. She doesn't like the cold either." + +Sara nodded and said, "I promise, mom. I will take good care of Lily. She is my best friend." + +Her mom took Lily to the dryer and turned it on. Sara waited patiently and hoped that Lily would be okay. She heard a loud noise and smelled something sour. She wondered what it was. She ran to the dryer and opened it. She saw Lily inside. But Lily was not smiling and nodding anymore. Lily was melted and burned. Sara screamed and cried. She said, "Lily, Lily, what happened to you? You are not the same. You are not my Lily. You are a monster." + +Her mom heard Sara scream and ran to the dryer. She saw Lily and gasped. She said, "Oh no, Sara. I'm so sorry. I didn't know that Lily was made of plastic. I thought she was made of cloth. The dryer was too hot for her. It ruined her. I'm so sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to hurt Lily. I wanted to help her." + +Sara was very angry and sad. She said, "You are not sorry. You are mean. You killed Lily. You are a bad mom. I hate you and I hate Lily. I don't want her anymore. She is not my friend. She is a monster." + +She threw Lily on the floor and ran to her room. She slammed the door and cried. She wished that Lily was alive and well. She wished that she never played in the snow. She wished that she never got Lily for her birthday. She wished that everything was different. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog near a tree. The dog has a bone with meat on it. Tom and Sam want the bone. + +"Let's take the bone from the dog," Tom says. "It looks yummy." + +"No, Tom, that is not nice," Sam says. "The dog will be angry. He will bite us." + +Tom does not listen to Sam. He runs to the dog and tries to grab the bone. The dog growls and snaps at Tom. Tom is scared and runs away. He cries and has a scratch on his arm. + +Sam observes the dog. The dog is calm and happy with his bone. Sam is wise and knows not to bother the dog. He goes to Tom and hugs him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Sam says. "Are you okay?" + +Tom nods and wipes his tears. He says sorry to the dog. He learns his lesson. + +"Next time, we will not take things from others," Sam says. "We will be kind and share." + +Tom agrees. They go to their mom and tell her what happened. She gives them a band-aid and a cookie. They say thank you and smile. They are good brothers. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside. Today, they want to go to the park. They put on their coats and hats. They hold hands and walk to the bus stop. + +The bus is big and yellow. It has many seats and windows. Anna and Ben find a seat near the front. They look out the window and see cars, trees, and shops. They are happy and excited. + +The bus stops at a red light. Anna and Ben hear a loud noise. They see a man with a mask and a gun. He runs out of a shop and jumps on the bus. He shouts at the driver, "Drive, or I will shoot!" + +The driver is scared. He drives fast. The passengers are scared. They scream and cry. Anna and Ben are scared. They hug each other and whisper, "What do we do?" + +A police car follows the bus. It has a siren and a light. It makes a loud noise. The man with the gun sees the police car. He is angry. He points the gun at the driver and says, "Stop, or I will shoot!" + +The driver stops the bus. He opens the door. He says to the passengers, "Run, run, run!" The passengers run out of the bus. They are safe. Anna and Ben run out of the bus. They are safe. + +The police catch the man with the gun. They put him in the police car. They say to the driver, "You are brave. You are a hero." They say to the passengers, "You are fine. You are lucky." They say to Anna and Ben, "You are fine. You are brave. Where are your parents?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Our parents are at home. We wanted to go to the park." The police say, "We will take you home. Don't worry. You are fine." They put Anna and Ben in the police car. They drive them home. + +Anna and Ben see their parents. They run to them and hug them. They tell them what happened. Their parents are shocked and relieved. They say, "We are so glad you are fine. We love you. You are brave." They say to the police, "Thank you for saving our children. You are heroes." + +Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, police. You are heroes. You saved us." They say to each other, "We are fine. We are brave. We are twins." They smile and hug. They are happy. They are fine. +Sara loves to play in the garden with her friend Lily. They like to smell the flowers and chase the butterflies. Sara's favorite flower is the pink rose. She thinks it is very pretty and sweet. + +One day, Sara and Lily find a big pink rose in the garden. They want to pick it and give it to Sara's mom. They think she will be happy and love them more. + +"Can we pick the rose, Sara?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, let's do it. Mom will like it a lot," Sara says. + +They reach for the rose, but they do not see the thorns. Ouch! The rose hurts their fingers and makes them bleed. They cry and drop the rose. + +Mom hears them and comes to the garden. She sees the rose and their fingers. She hugs them and kisses their fingers. + +"I'm sorry, mom. We wanted to give you the rose. We love you," Sara says. + +"I love you too, Sara. And I love you, Lily. You are very sweet and kind. But you don't have to pick the rose for me. The rose is happy in the garden. And I am happy with you," Mom says. + +She takes them inside and puts a band-aid on their fingers. Then she gives them some cookies and milk. They smile and hug mom. They are happy too. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys with cars, dolls, animals and more. One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a small machine with a red button and a black wire. Ben picks it up and says, "What is this?" + +Mia looks at it and says, "I don't know. Maybe it is a record. It can make sounds." + +Ben says, "Let's try it. Maybe it can record our voices." He presses the red button and says, "Hello, hello, this is Ben." Then he lets go of the button and presses it again. He hears his voice coming out of the machine. He laughs and says, "Wow, it works! It records my voice!" + +Mia says, "Let me try too." She presses the red button and says, "Hi, hi, this is Mia." Then she lets go of the button and presses it again. She hears her voice coming out of the machine. She smiles and says, "This is fun! It records my voice too!" + +Ben and Mia take turns to record their voices and play them back. They make funny sounds, sing songs and tell jokes. They have a lot of fun with the record. + +But they don't know that the record is not a toy. It is a trap. It belongs to a bad man who wants to catch them. He put the record in the box to lure them. He is hiding behind a bush and watching them. He has a big net and a brown bag. He waits for the right moment to catch them. + +He thinks, "Soon, I will have two little kids in my bag. I will sell them for a lot of money. They are so silly. They don't know that the record is a trap." + +But he is wrong. Ben and Mia are not silly. They are smart. They notice that the record has a black wire. They follow the wire and see the bad man behind the bush. They see his net and his brown bag. They are scared, but they are brave. They have an idea. + +They pretend that they don't see the bad man. They keep playing with the record. They say, "We are so happy. We love this record. It is our favorite toy. We will never let it go." + +The bad man thinks, "They are so happy. They love the record. They will never let it go. This is my chance. I will catch them now." + +He jumps out of the bush and throws his net over them. He says, "Ha, ha, I got you. You are mine now. You will never see your toys again." + +But he is surprised. Ben and Mia are not in the net. They are behind him. They have run away. They have tricked him. They say, "Ha, ha, you are silly. You fell for our trap. We don't love the record. We hate it. We will never play with it again." + +They run to their house and tell their mom and dad what happened. Their mom and dad are proud of them. They hug them and say, "You are very smart and brave. You escaped from the bad man. You are safe now." + +They call the police and tell them about the bad man. The police come and catch him. They take him away. They say, "You are very bad. You tried to catch the kids. You will go to jail." + +Ben and Mia are happy. They say, "We are glad. The bad man is gone. We are free now." + +They go back to their toys and play with them. They forget about the record. They don't need it. They have each other. They are the best friends. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Sara brings a new toy to Ben's house. It is a big car that can make sounds and lights. Ben thinks it is very cool. He wants to try it. + +Sara lets Ben play with the car. But Ben is too rough. He pushes the car too hard and too fast. He makes it crash into the wall. The car makes a loud noise and stops. Ben looks at the car. It is broken. The wheels are off and the lights are gone. Ben feels bad. He says sorry to Sara. + +Sara is sad. She likes her new car. She does not want it to be broken. She starts to cry. Ben does not know what to do. He wants to make Sara happy. He looks around the room. He sees a box of crayons and some paper. He has an idea. + +Ben takes the crayons and the paper. He draws a picture of the car. He tries to make it look like the car before it was broken. He uses many colors and shapes. He writes "Sara and Ben" on the top. He gives the picture to Sara. + +Sara looks at the picture. She sees the car and the words. She sees that Ben tried to make her feel better. She stops crying. She smiles at Ben. She says thank you to Ben. She hugs Ben. Ben smiles back. He hugs Sara. They are friends again. They decide to play with the crayons and the paper. They stay happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom asked them to measure some flour and sugar for a cake. She gave them a big cup and a small spoon and told them to be careful. + +Lily and Ben took turns to fill the cup with flour and sugar. But Ben was careless and spilled some on the floor. He did not tell mom or clean it up. He just laughed and said, "It's okay, we have enough." + +Mom put the cake in the oven and told Lily and Ben to set the table for the meal. They did as they were told and waited for the cake to be ready. They smelled the sweet aroma and licked their lips. + +But when mom opened the oven, she saw that the cake was flat and burned. She was very sad and angry. She asked Lily and Ben what they did wrong. Lily said, "We measured the flour and sugar like you said, mom." Ben said nothing and looked down. + +Mom saw the mess on the floor and realized what happened. She scolded Ben for being careless and dishonest. She said, "You wasted the flour and sugar and ruined the cake. Now we have no dessert for the meal. You should have told me the truth and cleaned up your mess. You should be sorry for what you did." + +Lily and Ben felt bad for making mom unhappy. They said they were sorry and hugged mom. They learned that they should be careful and honest when they help in the kitchen. They hoped that mom would forgive them and make another cake someday. +Lily was a lonely duck. She had no friends to play with in the pond. She wished she could sail to a new place and find some friends. One day, she saw a big boat on the water. It looked like a lot of fun. She decided to swim closer and see if she could sail with the boat. + +"Hello, boat!" she quacked. "Can I sail with you?" + +The boat did not answer. It was not a friendly boat. It was a mean boat. It had a big net that it used to catch fish. The boat saw Lily and thought she was a fish. It threw the net over her and pulled her out of the water. + +"Help! Help!" Lily cried. "I am not a fish! I am a duck! Let me go!" + +But the boat did not listen. It did not care. It sailed away with Lily in the net. Lily was scared and sad. She wished she had stayed in the pond. She wished she had not been so lonely. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful what you wish for. You might get more than you bargained for. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Anna has a new wallet. It is pink and shiny. She shows it to Ben. + +"Wow, your wallet is so pretty!" Ben says. "Can I see it?" + +"Okay, but be careful," Anna says. She gives her wallet to Ben. + +Ben looks at the wallet. He sees a picture of a princess inside. He likes the picture. He wants to keep the wallet. + +"No, give it back!" Anna says. She tries to grab her wallet from Ben. + +"No, it is mine now!" Ben says. He runs away with the wallet. + +Anna is angry and sad. She runs after Ben. She wants her wallet back. + +"Stop, thief!" she shouts. + +Some other kids hear Anna. They see Ben with the wallet. They know it is Anna's wallet. They are Anna's friends. They want to help her. + +They run after Ben too. They try to catch him. Ben is scared. He sees many kids behind him. He drops the wallet and keeps running. + +Anna picks up her wallet. She is happy. She thanks her friends. + +"Anna, you are so popular!" one of her friends says. "Everyone likes you and your wallet!" + +Anna smiles. She hugs her wallet. She is glad she has her wallet and her friends. +Tim and Sue were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big box outside their house. It was brown and had many words on it. They did not know what the words said, but they wanted to see what was inside the box. + +"Let's open it!" Tim said. He ran to the box and tried to lift the lid. But it was too heavy for him. He asked Sue to help him. Sue came and pushed the lid with him. Together, they opened the box. + +Inside the box, they saw many things. There were clothes, shoes, books, and toys. They were all new and shiny. Tim and Sue smiled. They thought the box was a gift for them. They took out some of the things and tried them on. They looked funny and happy. + +But then, they heard a voice. It was their mom. She came out of the house and saw them with the box. She looked angry and sad. + +"Tim, Sue, what are you doing?" she asked. "That box is not for you. It is for the poor people who live in the other street. They have no clothes, no shoes, no books, and no toys. They need them more than you do. You have to put them back in the box and say sorry." + +Tim and Sue felt bad. They did not know the box was for the poor people. They thought it was for them. They did not want to make their mom angry and sad. They did not want to make the poor people sad. They took off the things they tried on and put them back in the box. They said sorry to their mom. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "It's okay. I know you did not mean to do wrong. You are good kids. But you have to learn to share and care for others. The poor people will be happy when they get the box. And you will be happy too, because you helped them. Come on, let's take the box to them and see their smiles." +Mia and Leo were playing in the park with their dolls. They liked to pretend that their dolls were friends and had adventures together. They made up stories and voices for their dolls and had fun. + +But then a nosy boy came over and watched them. He did not say hello or ask to play. He just gazed at their dolls with a mean look. He did not like dolls. He thought they were silly and for babies. He wanted to make fun of Mia and Leo. + +"Ha ha, look at you two, playing with dolls!" he said. "Dolls are for girls, not for boys. And your dolls are ugly and old. You should get new ones, or better yet, play with something else." + +Mia and Leo felt sad and angry. They did not like the boy. He was a judge. He did not know them or their dolls. He did not know how much they loved them and how much fun they had. He was rude and mean. + +"Go away, you nosy boy!" Mia said. "We don't want to play with you. We like our dolls. They are our friends. And Leo can play with dolls if he wants to. He is a good boy. You are a bad boy." + +Leo nodded and hugged his doll. He did not care what the boy said. He liked his doll. He liked Mia. He liked playing with dolls. + +The boy snorted and walked away. He did not have any friends. He did not have any fun. He was lonely and bored. + +Mia and Leo smiled and went back to playing with their dolls. They did not let the boy bother them. They were happy and had fun. They were friends. +Lily liked to jog with her dad every morning. They would put on their shoes and hats and go outside. They would jog around the park and see the birds and the flowers. Lily felt happy and strong when she jogged with her dad. + +One day, Lily saw a coffee shop on the way to the park. She smelled the coffee and wanted to try it. She asked her dad if they could stop and get some coffee. Her dad said no, coffee was not for little girls. It was too hot and bitter and would make her jumpy. Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to taste the coffee. + +Lily decided to be naughty. She waited until her dad was not looking and ran away from him. She ran to the coffee shop and sneaked inside. She saw a big cup of coffee on a table. She reached for it and grabbed it. She took a sip and made a face. The coffee was hot and bitter and burned her tongue. She dropped the cup and spilled the coffee all over the floor. She started to cry. + +The coffee shop owner and her dad heard her cry and came to see what happened. They saw the mess and the cup and Lily. The coffee shop owner was angry and said Lily had to pay for the coffee and the cleaning. Her dad was worried and said Lily had to go to the doctor and check her tongue. Lily felt sorry and scared. She wished she had not been naughty and listened to her dad. + +Her dad hugged her and said he loved her, but she had to learn from her mistake. He paid the coffee shop owner and took Lily to the doctor. The doctor gave Lily some ice and medicine and said her tongue would be fine. Lily said she was sorry and she would never drink coffee again. Her dad said he was glad and he would always jog with her. Lily felt better and hugged her dad. She learned that coffee was not for little girls and jogging was more fun. +Lila liked to play with her velvet doll. The doll had a red dress and black hair. Lila hugged her doll and gave her a name. She called her doll Anna. + +One day, Lila went to the park with her mom and Anna. She saw some other kids playing with a ball. Lila wanted to play too. She asked her mom if she could join them. Her mom said yes, but told her to be careful with Anna. + +Lila ran to the kids and said hello. She showed them her velvet doll and asked if they wanted to see. Some of the kids were nice and said yes. They said Anna was pretty and soft. But one kid was mean and said no. He said Anna was small and silly. He grabbed Anna from Lila and threw her on the ground. + +Lila was very sad and angry. She ran to the kid and shouted at him. She said he was mean and rude. She said he had to give Anna back. The kid laughed and said no. He said he would quit playing with the ball and play with Anna instead. He said he would make Anna dirty and tear her dress. + +Lila cried and ran to her mom. She told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said she was sorry. She said the kid was wrong and mean. She said she would help Lila get Anna back. She said Lila did not have to quit playing with her velvet doll. She said Anna was small and lovely. She said Anna was Lila's friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They were having fun and did not notice the big dog that was watching them from behind a tree. + +The dog was hungry and angry. It did not like children. It wanted to bite them and take their ball. It waited for a chance to attack. When Tom kicked the ball too far, Lily ran after it. The dog saw this and ran after Lily. + +Lily saw the dog and was scared. She screamed for Tom to help her. Tom heard her and turned around. He saw the dog and was scared too. He wanted to help Lily, but he did not know what to do. He looked for a stick or a stone, but he could not find any. + +The dog reached Lily and jumped on her. It bit her arm and made her bleed. Lily cried and tried to push the dog away, but it was too strong. Tom ran to Lily and tried to pull the dog off, but it was too big. It bit Tom's leg and made him bleed too. Tom and Lily cried and screamed for help. + +No one heard them. No one came to help them. The dog bit them more and more until they stopped moving. The dog took their ball and ran away. Tom and Lily were dead. They were not safe. They were not happy. They were not playing. + +The moral of the story is: always pay attention to your surroundings and stay away from danger. Never play alone or go too far from your parents or friends. If you see a bad animal or a bad person, run away and call for help. Be careful and be smart. +One day, Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big box under a tree. They were curious. What was in the box? They wanted to find out. + +"Let's open the box," Lily said. "Maybe it is a mystery." + +"OK," Tom said. "But be careful. It might be something scary or bad." + +They walked to the box and lifted the lid. Inside, they saw many colorful things. There were balls, books, toys, and clothes. They were happy. They liked the things. + +"Wow, look at all these things," Lily said. "They are so original. I have never seen them before." + +"Me neither," Tom said. "They are so fun. Let's play with them." + +They took out some things and started to play. They had a good time. They forgot about the box. + +But then, they heard a voice. It was angry and loud. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my things? That is my box. Give them back to me!" + +They looked up and saw a man. He was big and mean. He was running to them. He was the owner of the box. + +They were scared. They dropped the things and ran away. They did not want to get in trouble. + +They ran to their mom and dad. They told them what happened. They were sorry. They did not know the box belonged to someone. + +"It's OK," their mom and dad said. "You did not mean to do anything wrong. You were just curious. But next time, don't touch things that are not yours. They might be someone else's mystery." +Ben and Lily were playing with a big puzzle. They liked to fit the pieces together and make a picture of a farm. But there was one piece that they both wanted. It was the piece with the cow's head. + +"I saw it first!" Ben said. He tried to grab the piece from the table. + +"No, I did!" Lily said. She pulled the piece away from Ben. + +"Give it to me!" Ben shouted. He pulled harder. + +"Let go!" Lily cried. She pulled harder too. + +They pulled and pulled until the piece tore in half. They both fell back and looked at the broken piece. They felt sad and angry. + +"You are selfish!" Ben said. He threw his half of the piece on the floor. + +"You are selfish too!" Lily said. She threw her half of the piece on the floor too. + +They turned away from each other and did not talk. They did not want to play with the puzzle anymore. They did not want to play with each other anymore. + +Mom came into the room and saw the mess. She saw the broken piece and the unhappy faces. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +Ben and Lily did not answer. They looked at the floor. + +Mom sighed. She picked up the broken piece and put it together. She showed it to Ben and Lily. + +"See, this is the cow's head. It is a nice piece, but it is not worth fighting over. There are many other pieces in the puzzle that you can share and enjoy. And there is only one Ben and one Lily in the world. You are brother and sister. You should love and help each other, not hurt and hate each other. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Ben and Lily looked at the cow's head. They looked at each other. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +"Yes, Mom, we understand. We are sorry. We were selfish." Ben said. + +"Yes, Mom, we understand. We are sorry. We were selfish too." Lily said. + +They hugged Mom and said thank you. They hugged each other and said sorry. They picked up the pieces and finished the puzzle together. They smiled and laughed. They were happy again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a silver collar. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful. He might chew your hand," Ben said. + +They went closer to the dog and said hello. The dog licked their faces and let them touch his fur. He was soft and warm. + +"Look, he has a silver bone on his collar. Maybe he likes bones," Lily said. + +She picked up a stick and threw it. The dog ran after it and brought it back. He dropped it at their feet and barked. + +"Good boy! Do you want to play fetch?" Ben asked. + +He threw the stick again and the dog chased it. They played for a while and had fun. + +But then, the dog started to cough. He looked weak and tired. He lay down on the grass and whimpered. + +"What's wrong with him?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he ate something bad. We should find his owner," Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a man with a silver hat. He was calling the dog's name. + +"Rex! Rex! Where are you, boy?" + +"Is that your dog?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, he is. Have you seen him?" the man asked. + +"He's here. He's sick. He was playing with us, but then he coughed and lay down," Lily said. + +The man ran to the dog and checked his mouth. He saw a piece of glass stuck in his throat. + +"Oh no! He must have chewed on a broken bottle. That's very dangerous. We need to take him to the vet right now," the man said. + +He thanked Ben and Lily for finding his dog and lifted him up. He put him in his car and drove away. + +Ben and Lily waved goodbye and hoped the dog would be OK. + +They learned a lesson that day. They should never chew on things that are not food. They could hurt themselves or their friends. They should only chew on things that are safe and good for them. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They had many toys, but they also liked to explore the big things that their mom and dad used. One day, they saw the dishwasher was open and full of shiny plates and cups. They wanted to touch them and see how they felt. + +"Look, Lily, this one is blue and this one is red!" Tom said, pointing to the cups. + +"Can we take them out and play with them?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not? Mom and dad are not here. They won't know." Tom said. + +They crawled to the dishwasher and reached for the cups. But they did not know how to hold them carefully. They dropped them on the floor and they broke into many pieces. They heard a loud noise and saw the broken cups. They felt scared and ashamed. + +"Oh no, what have we done?" Tom said. + +"We broke the cups! Mom and dad will be angry!" Lily said. + +They heard footsteps and saw their mom and dad coming to the kitchen. They looked at the mess and at the twins. They were not happy. + +"Tom, Lily, what did you do?" Mom asked. + +"We're sorry, mom. We wanted to play with the cups, but we broke them." Tom said. + +"We didn't mean to, mom. We were curious." Lily said. + +Mom and dad sighed. They were not happy, but they were not angry either. They knew the twins were young and did not understand. They hugged them and said. + +"It's okay, Tom and Lily. We know you didn't mean to. But you have to be careful with the things in the kitchen. They are not toys. They can be dangerous and hurt you. And you have to ask us before you touch them. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom, yes, dad. We understand. We're sorry." Tom and Lily said. + +They helped their mom and dad clean up the mess. They learned their lesson and never played with the dishwasher again. They played with their toys instead. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big stick. They take turns to hold it and pretend it is a sword. + +"Look at me, I am a knight!" Tom says. He swings the stick and makes a loud noise. + +"Me too, me too!" Lily says. She wants to hold the stick. She tries to grab it from Tom. + +"Hey, stop it! It is my turn!" Tom says. He does not want to share the stick. He pulls it back and hits Lily on the arm. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Lily says. She starts to cry. She runs to her mom, who is sitting on a bench. + +"What happened, sweetie?" Mom asks. She sees a red mark on Lily's arm. + +"Tom hit me with a stick!" Lily says. She shows Mom the stick. + +Mom is angry. She goes to Tom and his mom. She tells them what Tom did. + +"Tom, is that true?" Tom's mom asks. She looks at Tom with a serious face. + +Tom feels bad. He knows he did something wrong. He wants to be honest. + +"Yes, Mom, I did it. I am sorry, Lily. I was not nice. Can you forgive me?" Tom says. He gives the stick to Lily. + +Lily stops crying. She sees that Tom is sorry. She wants to be kind. + +"Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. Do you want to play with me?" Lily says. She smiles at Tom. + +Tom smiles back. He nods his head. + +"Yes, please. Can we play something else?" Tom says. + +"Sure. How about we bathe the ducks in the pond?" Lily says. + +"Okay. That sounds fun!" Tom says. + +They run to the pond. They find some bread and feed the ducks. They splash water on them and make them clean. They laugh and have fun. They are friends again. +Lila and Ben like to play with coins. They have a big jar of coins that they find on the street or get from their mom and dad. They like to sort the coins by color and size and make patterns with them. + +One day, they find a coin that is different from the others. It is not shiny like silver or gold, but brown like dirt. It is not round like most coins, but has a hole in the middle. It is not thin like paper, but thick like a cookie. Lila and Ben wonder what kind of coin it is. + +They show the coin to their mom and ask her. She tells them that it is a copper coin, and that it is very rare. She says that copper coins are not made anymore, and that they are worth a lot of money. She says that they are lucky to find one, and that they should keep it safe. + +Lila and Ben are happy and excited. They decide to stay home and play with their copper coin. They make a special place for it in their jar, and cover it with a cloth. They pretend that it is a treasure, and that they are pirates. They have fun with their rare copper coin. +Ben and Lily wanted to fly a kite. They asked Mom to supply them with a kite and some string. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and not go too far. + +Ben and Lily ran outside with the kite. They found a big hill with a lot of wind. They took turns holding the kite and running. The kite flew high and bright in the sky. They felt happy and free. + +"Look, Ben, the kite is so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily, it is. But don't let go of the string!" Ben said. + +Lily nodded. But she was very sleepy. She had woken up early and played a lot. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She did not notice that the string was slipping from her hand. + +Suddenly, the kite flew away. It went over the trees and out of sight. Ben and Lily gasped. They had lost their kite. + +"Mom, Mom, we lost our kite!" they cried. They ran back to the house. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. It was an accident. Maybe someone will find your kite and enjoy it. Or maybe it will come back to you someday. Now, let's go inside and have some milk and cookies. You look very sleepy." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt sad, but also tired. They hoped their kite was okay. They thanked Mom and went to bed. They dreamed of flying kites again. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park every evening after dinner. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also liked to zip their jackets up and down, making funny noises. + +One evening, they saw a new kid in the park. He had a big red ball and a beautiful blue jacket. Lily and Max wanted to play with him, but he did not want to share. He said the ball and the jacket were his and his only. He was very mean and rude. + +Lily and Max felt sad and angry. They tried to be nice and ask him to join them, but he said no. He said they were silly and boring. He threw his ball at them and laughed. Lily and Max ran away, crying. + +They hid behind a tree and hugged each other. They wished they had their own ball and jacket. They did not like the new kid at all. They hoped he would go away soon. + +But then, something happened. A big dog came running into the park. It saw the red ball and the blue jacket. It liked them very much. It ran towards the new kid and jumped on him. It grabbed the ball and the jacket in its mouth and ran away. + +The new kid was scared and shocked. He screamed and chased the dog, but it was too fast. He lost his ball and his jacket. He felt very sad and sorry. + +Lily and Max saw what happened. They felt a little sorry for the new kid, but they also felt happy. They thought it was fair and funny. They smiled and zipped their jackets up and down. They decided to go back to the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They did not need a ball and a jacket to have fun. They had each other. They were best friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a stuffed chicken. She called it Chicky and hugged it every night. Chicky was soft and yellow and had a red comb on its head. + +One day, Lily's mom said they were going to visit Grandma. Lily was happy because she loved Grandma. She packed her toys in a bag, but she forgot to put Chicky inside. She left Chicky on her bed and ran to the car. + +When they got to Grandma's house, Lily saw a big basket of apples on the table. She wanted to eat one, but Grandma said they were sour. "Sour apples are not good for you, Lily. They will make your teeth hurt and your tummy ache. You can have a sweet apple later, after dinner." + +Lily did not listen to Grandma. She waited until Grandma was busy in the kitchen and sneaked an apple from the basket. She bit into it and made a face. It was very sour and bitter. She spit it out and threw the apple away. She felt a pain in her mouth and her stomach. She wished she had listened to Grandma. + +She ran to her bag and looked for Chicky. She wanted to cuddle with Chicky and feel better. But Chicky was not there. Lily remembered that she had left Chicky at home. She felt very sad and lonely. She started to cry. + +Grandma heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the apple core on the floor and Lily's tears. She hugged Lily and said, "What happened, my dear? Why are you crying?" + +Lily told Grandma everything. She said she was sorry for taking the sour apple and for forgetting Chicky. She said she missed Chicky and wanted to go home. + +Grandma said, "I'm sorry, too, Lily. You made a bad choice and now you have to face the consequences. You can't go home until tomorrow. You have to stay here and rest. Maybe next time you will listen to me and be more careful with your things." + +Lily nodded and yawned. She was tired and sick. She wished she had Chicky with her. She learned a hard lesson that day. She learned that sour apples are not good for you and that you should always take care of your toys. +Lily and Ben like to play in the garden. They like to dig and plant and water. They also like to pick the fruits and vegetables that grow there. They pick apples, carrots, tomatoes and more. They eat some and share some with their mom and dad. + +One day, they see a big pumpkin in the garden. It is orange and round and shiny. Lily and Ben want to pick it and make a pie. They run to the pumpkin and try to pull it. But it is too heavy. They cannot pick it. + +They ask their mom and dad for help. But mom and dad are busy. They say they will pick the pumpkin later. Lily and Ben are sad. They want to pick the pumpkin now. + +They wait and wait. But mom and dad do not come. The sun goes down and the moon comes up. Lily and Ben go to bed. + +The next day, they run to the garden again. They want to see the pumpkin. But the pumpkin is not shiny anymore. It is brown and soft and smelly. It has bugs and worms on it. It has rot. + +Lily and Ben are very sad. They cry and cry. They wanted to pick the pumpkin and make a pie. They wanted to eat the delicious pie. But now the pumpkin is rot and they cannot. + +Mom and dad come and see the rot pumpkin. They feel sorry for Lily and Ben. They hug them and say they are sorry. They say they will pick another pumpkin soon. They say they will make a pie together. They say they love them. + +Lily and Ben stop crying. They hug mom and dad back. They say they love them too. They say they will wait for another pumpkin. They say they will help mom and dad in the garden. They say they will have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with paper. They liked to fold it and make shapes. Lily made a star, Ben made a hat. They showed each other their paper shapes and smiled. + +Then Lily saw a big paper on the table. It was shiny and had many colors. Lily wanted to fold it and make something pretty. She took the paper and started to fold it. + +"Hey, that's my paper!" Ben shouted. He ran to Lily and tried to take the paper back. "Give it to me, Lily! It's mine!" + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She held the paper tight and folded it more. "I want to make a rainbow!" + +They pulled and pushed the paper. It ripped and tore. The colors faded and the paper became wrinkled and ugly. + +They both stopped and looked at the paper. They felt sad and bitter. They had ruined the paper and their shapes. + +They looked at each other and said sorry. They hugged and said they were still friends. They decided to share the paper and make something new. They folded it and made a quick bird. They made it fly and laughed. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big statue of a lion. It was shiny and strong. Lily liked the statue. She wanted to touch it. + +"Can I touch the lion?" she asked Ben. + +"No, you can't. It's not for touching. It's for looking," Ben said. He was envious of Lily. He wanted to touch the lion too, but he was afraid. + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She ran to the statue and put her hand on its mane. She felt happy. She smiled. + +But then, something strange happened. The statue started to move. It opened its eyes and roared. It was not a statue. It was a real lion. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They screamed and ran away. The lion chased them. It was hungry and angry. + +They ran and ran until they saw a big tree. They climbed the tree and hid among the leaves. The lion could not climb the tree. It growled and paced around the tree. + +Lily and Ben hugged each other. They were sorry for touching the lion. They wished it would vanish. + +They waited and waited until they heard a voice. It was their mom. She was looking for them. + +"Lily! Ben! Where are you?" she called. + +They saw her and shouted. "Mom! Mom! Help us! There's a lion!" + +Their mom looked around and saw the lion. She was surprised and scared. She took out her phone and called the zoo. She told them there was a lion in the park. + +Soon, some people from the zoo came. They had a big truck and a big net. They caught the lion and put it in the truck. They said the lion had escaped from the zoo. They thanked Lily and Ben's mom for calling them. They said they would take the lion back to the zoo. + +Lily and Ben came down from the tree. They were relieved and happy. They hugged their mom. They said they were sorry for touching the lion. They said they would never do it again. + +Their mom forgave them. She said they were brave and smart. She said they should always be careful and listen to each other. She said she loved them. + +They went home and had some cookies. They forgot about the lion. The lion vanished from their minds. They were happy. +Ben and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park and find new things. They had a notebook where they drew what they saw. They were adventurous. + +One day, they saw a big hill behind the trees. They wanted to climb it and see what was on top. They took their notebook and ran to the hill. + +"Wow, look at all the flowers and bugs!" Mia said. She picked a yellow flower and put it in her hair. She drew a picture of it in the notebook. + +"Look, there's a pond!" Ben said. He saw some frogs and fish in the water. He drew a picture of them in the notebook. + +They climbed higher and higher until they reached the top. They saw the whole park and the sky. They felt happy and proud. + +"We did it! We climbed the hill!" Ben said. He gave Mia a high five. + +"We did it! We completed our adventure!" Mia said. She showed Ben the notebook. It was full of drawings. + +They hugged and smiled. They had a notebook of memories. They were adventurous. +Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to play with something new. They looked around the house, but they could not find anything. Then they saw a big box in the kitchen. It had a picture of a cake on it. + +"Look, Tom, a cake box!" Lily said. "Can we bake a cake?" + +"I don't know, Lily. We need to ask Mom," Tom said. + +They ran to the living room, where Mom was reading a book. They showed her the box and asked her if they could bake a cake. + +"Sure, you can bake a cake," Mom said. "But you need to follow the instructions and be careful. Do you want me to help you?" + +"No, thank you, Mom. We can do it by ourselves," Lily and Tom said. They were very excited. + +They went back to the kitchen and opened the box. They found a bag of powder, a bottle of oil, some eggs, and a pan. They read the instructions on the box and followed them. They poured the powder, the oil, and some water in a big bowl. They cracked the eggs and added them to the bowl. They stirred everything with a big spoon. Then they poured the batter into the pan. They put the pan in the oven and set the timer. + +"Now we wait," Lily said. + +They waited and waited. They smelled the cake baking. It smelled very good. They heard the timer beep. They put on oven mitts and took the pan out of the oven. They let the cake cool down. Then they cut a big slice for each of them. + +"Yum, this is the best cake ever!" Tom said. + +"I agree, this is a very good cake," Lily said. + +They ate their cake and smiled. They were very happy. They had baked a cake with a new box. They had fun and learned something new. They thanked Mom for letting them bake a cake. Mom hugged them and said she was proud of them. They hugged her back and said they loved her. They cleaned up the kitchen and put the box away. They decided to bake another cake soon. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books to have fun with. One day, they noticed a new bookshelf in the corner. It was big and brown and had many books on it. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "Mom and Dad got us a new bookshelf!" + +"Let's see what books are there!" Ben said. They ran to the bookshelf and looked at the books. There were books about animals, cars, princesses, pirates, and more. + +They picked some books and sat on the floor to read them. They liked the pictures and the stories. They learned new words and facts. They laughed and smiled. + +After a while, they heard Mom calling them. "Lily and Ben, it's time for lunch! Come downstairs, I made you something tasty!" + +They put the books back on the bookshelf and ran downstairs. They smelled something good in the kitchen. It was pizza, their favorite food! + +"Yay, pizza!" they said. They washed their hands and sat at the table. Mom cut them slices of pizza and gave them juice. + +"Thank you, Mom!" they said. They ate the pizza and drank the juice. It was very tasty. They were happy and full. + +"Did you like the new bookshelf?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we did!" they said. "We read some books and they were very nice!" + +"I'm glad you liked it," Mom said. "It was a gift from Grandma and Grandpa. They sent it to you for your birthday." + +"Really?" they said. "That's so sweet of them! Can we call them and say thank you?" + +"Of course you can," Mom said. "After lunch, we can call them and tell them how much you love the bookshelf and the books." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They finished their lunch and helped Mom clean up. Then they went to the living room and called Grandma and Grandpa. They told them how much they liked the bookshelf and the books. Grandma and Grandpa were very happy and proud of them. They said they loved them very much and wished them a happy birthday. + +Lily and Ben said they loved them too and thanked them again. They hung up the phone and hugged Mom. They felt very lucky and grateful. They had a new bookshelf, many books, tasty pizza, and a loving family. It was a good day. +Anna likes to jog with her dad. They jog in the park every morning. Anna counts the ducks in the pond. She likes the number five. She sees five ducks today. + +Anna wears her pink shoes. They are new and shiny. She likes how they make noise when she jogs. She jogs faster and faster. She wants to catch up with her dad. + +But then she trips on a rock. She falls and hurts her knee. She cries and calls for her dad. Her dad comes and picks her up. He hugs her and kisses her knee. He says it is okay. + +He gives her a band-aid. It has a pink heart on it. Anna smiles and says thank you. She puts the band-aid on her knee. She feels better. She jogs with her dad again. She is happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their water balloons in the garden. They had a lot of fun throwing them at each other and getting wet. But then, Lily noticed that one of her balloons had a leak. She saw a tiny hole and water dripping out. + +"Oh no, my balloon has a leak!" she cried. "It will pop soon!" + +Ben ran over to her and looked at the balloon. He had an idea. + +"Maybe we can fix it," he said. "Let's go to the shed and find some tape." + +They ran to the shed and searched for tape. They found a roll of duct tape and tore off a piece. Ben tried to stick it on the balloon, but it was hard. The balloon was slippery and round, and the tape did not stick well. + +"Uh-oh, this is not working," he said. "The tape is falling off." + +Lily took the balloon and tried to hold the leak with her finger. She struggled to keep the water in, but it was too much. The balloon grew bigger and bigger, and then... + +BANG! + +The balloon popped and water sprayed everywhere. Lily and Ben were soaked and surprised. They looked at each other and started to laugh. + +"That was loud!" Lily said. + +"That was fun!" Ben said. + +They hugged each other and smiled. They were adorable. They did not mind getting wet. They still had more balloons to play with. They ran back to the garden and continued their game. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to sort their cars by color and make rows on the floor. + +"Look, I have four red cars and three blue cars," Lily said. "How many cars do you have, Ben?" + +Ben counted his cars. He had two green cars, one yellow car, and one copper car. The copper car was his favorite. It was shiny and had a big engine. + +"I have four cars too," Ben said. "But my copper car is the best. It is faster and stronger than your cars." + +Lily did not like that. She thought her cars were good too. She wanted to see the copper car. + +"Can I play with your copper car, Ben?" she asked. + +"No, you can't," Ben said. "It is mine and I don't want to share it. You can play with your own cars." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She thought Ben was being mean. She wanted to have the copper car too. She reached out her hand to grab it. + +"Hey, stop it!" Ben shouted. "That is my car! Give it back!" + +He pulled the car away from Lily. Lily did not let go. They both tugged on the car. The car broke in half. They both gasped. + +"Oh no, what have we done?" Lily said. + +"We broke the copper car!" Ben said. "Now it is ruined!" + +They both felt sorry. They looked at each other. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to be friends. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I should not have tried to take your car. It was not nice." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I should have shared my car with you. It was not fair." + +They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to fix the copper car together. They got some tape and glue and put the car back together. It was not as shiny as before, but it still worked. + +They played with the copper car and their other cars. They took turns and shared. They had fun. They were happy and healthy. They learned to be kind. +Mia likes to eat avocado. She likes to cut it and mash it and spread it on bread. She likes to eat it with her mom and dad. They have avocado every morning. + +One day, Mia sees a big avocado on the kitchen table. It is green and shiny and round. She wants to eat it. She climbs on a chair and reaches for it. But the chair is wobbly and the avocado is too far. Mia falls off the chair and bumps her head. She cries and cries. + +Mom and dad hear Mia cry. They run to the kitchen and see her on the floor. They see the chair and the avocado. They hug Mia and say sorry. They put ice on her head and kiss her boo-boo. They say she is brave and strong. + +They cut the avocado and share it with Mia. They say it is a special avocado. It is dark inside. It has brown spots and strings. It does not taste good. They make a face and spit it out. Mia laughs and laughs. She says it is a funny avocado. She does not want to eat it. She wants a new one. Mom and dad agree. They throw away the dark avocado and get a new one. They eat it with Mia and smile. They say it is a yummy avocado. They say they love Mia and avocado. Mia says she loves them too. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their boat in the bathtub. They had many toys, but the boat was their favorite. They made the boat go fast and slow, and splash water with their hands. + +One day, Mom said they could take the boat to the lake. Ben and Mia were very happy. They put on their hats and sunscreen, and packed a bag with snacks and drinks. Mom was very organized. She checked everything before they left. + +At the lake, Ben and Mia ran to the water. They put their boat in the lake and watched it float. They took turns to push it and pull it with a string. They pretended they were pirates and sailors. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Ben said to Mia. "Do you see any treasure?" + +"Arrr, yes!" Mia said. "There is a shiny coin under the water. Let me get it!" + +Mia leaned over the edge of the dock to reach the coin. But she slipped and fell into the water. She was very wet and cold. + +"Help!" Mia cried. "I can't swim!" + +Ben was scared. He dropped the string and ran to Mom. Mom saw what happened and ran to the dock. She jumped into the water and grabbed Mia. She lifted her up and brought her to the dock. + +"Mia, are you okay?" Mom asked. She hugged Mia and wrapped her in a towel. + +"I'm okay, Mom," Mia said. "But I'm sorry. I lost the boat and the coin." + +"Don't worry, sweetie," Mom said. "The boat and the coin are not important. You are important. I'm glad you are safe." + +Ben came to Mia and hugged her too. He said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I should have helped you. I love you, Mia." + +"I love you too, Ben," Mia said. "Thank you, Mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, my loves. Let's go home and get dry and warm. And maybe we can find another boat to play with." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big red balloon tied to a bench. Lily wanted the balloon. She ran to the bench and untied it. + +"Look, Tom, I have a balloon!" she shouted. + +Tom ran after her. He wanted the balloon too. He tried to grab it from Lily. They pulled and tugged on the string. + +Suddenly, the wind blew hard. The string slipped from their hands. The balloon flew up in the air. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom cried. "Our balloon!" + +They watched the balloon go higher and higher. It escaped from them. It was very small now. They could not see it anymore. + +They were sad. They hugged each other. They walked back to the bench. + +"Maybe we can find another balloon," Tom said. + +"Maybe," Lily said. "But I liked that one." + +They sat on the bench. They were quiet. They looked at the sky. They hoped the balloon was happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They had a big box of crayons and some paper. They wanted to draw the animals they saw in the zoo. + +Lily picked a green crayon and drew a frog. She made it hop on the paper with her finger. "Look, Max, this is a frog. It can hop very high. Ribbit, ribbit!" she said. + +Max picked a yellow crayon and drew a lion. He made it roar on the paper with his hand. "Look, Lily, this is a lion. It is very wild and strong. Roar, roar!" he said. + +They took turns drawing more animals. They drew a pink pig, a blue bird, a brown bear, and a red fish. They made them sound like the real animals. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big wind came and blew their paper away. The crayons rolled out of the box and scattered on the grass. Lily and Max were sad. They wanted to keep their drawings. + +They ran after the paper and the crayons. They tried to catch them before they flew away. They hopped and jumped and shouted. "Come back, come back!" they cried. + +They were lucky. They found all their paper and crayons. They put them back in the box and hugged each other. They were happy again. They decided to go inside and show their drawings to their mom. They hoped she would like them. +Bee and Bear were friends. They liked to play in the forest and share honey. One day, Bee said to Bear, "I have a secret. Do you want to know?" + +Bear nodded. He loved secrets. "Yes, please. Tell me, Bee." + +Bee flew close to Bear's ear and whispered, "I found a new hive. It is big and full of honey. It is in a tree near the river. Do you want to see?" + +Bear licked his lips. He was hungry for honey. "Yes, please. Show me, Bee." + +They walked to the river and saw the tree. Bee pointed to a hole in the trunk. "There it is. The new hive. It is charming, don't you think?" + +Bear looked at the hole. He saw many bees buzzing around. He felt scared. He did not like bees. They could sting him. He said to Bee, "It is charming, but it is also dangerous. There are too many bees. They will not like us. They will be angry. We should go away." + +Bee smiled. He said to Bear, "Don't worry, Bear. They are my friends. They will not hurt us. They will share their honey. I will mention you to them. Come on, let's go inside." + +Bee flew into the hole. Bear hesitated. He did not want to go inside. He did not trust the bees. He said to Bee, "Wait, Bee. I changed my mind. I don't want to see the new hive. I want to go back to our old hive. It is safer and sweeter. Please, come back, Bee." + +But Bee did not hear him. He was already inside the new hive. He was happy. He had found a new home. He did not come back. He did not see Bear again. +Lily loved to play with her red car. She liked to make it speed on the floor and go vroom vroom. She pretended it was a race car and she was the driver. She always won the races in her head. + +One day, her mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring her red car with her. She put it in her pocket and got in the car seat. She looked out the window and saw dark clouds. She hoped it would not rain. + +At the store, Lily saw a big toy aisle. She wanted to see the other cars. She asked her mom if she could look. Her mom said yes, but she had to stay close and not touch anything. Lily nodded and ran to the toy aisle. + +She saw many cars, but none as nice as her red car. She took it out of her pocket and held it in her hand. She made it speed on the shelf and go vroom vroom. She pretended it was a race car and she was the driver. She always won the races in her head. + +But then, a boy came and saw her red car. He wanted it. He grabbed it from her hand and said it was his. Lily was angry and sad. She said it was hers and tried to get it back. The boy was spoiled and mean. He pushed her and ran away with her red car. + +Lily cried and cried. She wanted her red car back. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom was sorry and angry. She looked for the boy and his mom, but they were gone. They had left the store with Lily's red car. + +Lily and her mom went back to the car. It was raining hard. Lily felt wet and cold. She missed her red car. She wished she had never brought it to the store. She learned a hard lesson. She never let go of her red car again. +Tommy was a big boy who liked to play with his cars and trucks. He had many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He also liked to wear his uniform, a blue shirt and pants that his mommy gave him. He said his uniform made him look like a policeman. + +One day, Tommy was playing with his cars and trucks in his room, when his little sister Lily came in. Lily was a baby who liked to grab and chew things. She saw Tommy's cars and trucks and wanted to play with them too. She crawled to Tommy and reached for his red car. + +"No, Lily, that's mine!" Tommy shouted. He snatched the car from Lily and pushed her away. Lily started to cry. + +"Tommy, what are you doing?" Mommy asked. She heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tommy holding his car and Lily crying on the floor. + +"Mommy, Lily tried to take my car!" Tommy said. "She can't play with my cars and trucks, they are mine!" + +"Tommy, that's not nice. You have to share with your sister. She is too little to understand. She just wants to play with you. You can't be selfish and mean. You have to be kind and gentle." Mommy said. + +"But Mommy, she will break them! She will put them in her mouth and make them dirty! She can't play with my cars and trucks!" Tommy said. + +"Tommy, I understand that you love your cars and trucks, but they are just toys. They are not more important than your sister. She is your family and you have to love her and protect her. You can't hurt her or make her cry. You have to allow her to play with some of your cars and trucks. You can show her how to play with them and teach her their names and colors. You can be a good big brother and a good policeman." Mommy said. + +Tommy looked at Mommy and then at Lily. He saw that Lily was still crying and looked helpless. He felt sorry for her. He remembered that Mommy said he had to be a good big brother and a good policeman. He decided to listen to Mommy and share with Lily. + +"Okay, Mommy, I will share with Lily. I will allow her to play with some of my cars and trucks. I will show her how to play with them and teach her their names and colors. I will be a good big brother and a good policeman." Tommy said. + +He put down his red car and picked up his yellow truck. He gave it to Lily and said, "Here, Lily, this is a truck. It is yellow. You can play with it, but don't put it in your mouth. It is not food. It is a toy." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She took the truck and held it in her hands. She looked at Tommy and said, "Thank you, Tommy. You are a good big brother and a good policeman. I love you." + +Tommy smiled too. He felt happy. He hugged Lily and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good little sister and a good friend. I love you too." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Tommy. You are a good big brother and a good policeman. You are also a good son. I love you both." + +She hugged Tommy and Lily and kissed them. They played with the cars and trucks together and had fun. They were a happy family. +Tim and Lily are twins who like to play together. They have a big box of toys, but their favorite toy is a puzzle. The puzzle has many pieces that make a picture of a farm with animals and plants. + +One day, they want to solve the puzzle, but they cannot find all the pieces. They look under the sofa, behind the curtains, and in the closet, but they still miss some pieces. They feel anxious and sad. They do not want to give up on their puzzle. + +"Where are the pieces?" Tim asks Lily. + +"I don't know. Maybe we lost them." Lily says. + +They hear a noise from the kitchen. They go to see what it is. They find their dog, Spot, eating something from a bowl on the floor. They see some puzzle pieces around the bowl. + +"Spot!" Tim and Lily shout. "You took our puzzle pieces!" + +Spot looks at them with his big eyes and wags his tail. He does not understand why they are angry. He thinks the puzzle pieces are his treats. + +Tim and Lily take the puzzle pieces from Spot and put them back in the box. They check if they have all the pieces. They do. They are happy and relieved. + +They go back to the living room and start to solve the puzzle. They find the right places for each piece. They make the picture of the farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens, and a big red barn. They also see a field of oats that the farmer grows. + +"Look, Lily, oats!" Tim says. "Do you know what oats are?" + +"Yes, Tim, oats are good for you. You can eat them for breakfast. They make you strong and smart." Lily says. + +"Really? I like oats. Maybe Spot likes oats too. That's why he ate our puzzle pieces." Tim says. + +They laugh and hug Spot. They are not mad at him anymore. They know he is a good dog. They share some oats with him. They enjoy their puzzle and their snack. They are proud of themselves for solving the puzzle. They have fun together. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big lion. The lion was soft and brown, and had a long tail and a loud roar. + +One day, Ben and Lily wanted to play with the lion at the same time. Ben said, "It is my turn to play with the lion. I want to make him run and jump and roar." Lily said, "No, it is my turn to play with the lion. I want to make him sit and cuddle and purr." + +Ben and Lily started to fight over the lion. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The lion did not like it. He felt sad and scared. He wanted to play with both Ben and Lily, not to be fought over. + +Mum heard the noise and came to the garden. She saw Ben and Lily fighting over the lion. She said, "Stop! Fighting is not nice. You are hurting the lion and each other. You need to share and take turns. Why don't you play a game with the lion together?" + +Ben and Lily stopped fighting and looked at Mum. They felt sorry for the lion and for each other. They said, "Sorry, Mum. Sorry, lion. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, Lily." They hugged the lion and each other. + +Mum smiled and said, "That's better. Now, let's play a game with the lion. How about we make him a tidy home in the corner? We can use some blankets and pillows and toys. Then we can take turns to visit him and play with him." + +Ben and Lily liked the idea. They said, "Yes, Mum. Let's do that." They worked together to make a tidy home for the lion. They used some blankets and pillows and toys. They made the lion cozy and happy. Then they took turns to visit him and play with him. They had fun and forgot about fighting. The lion was glad and roared with joy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They throw the ball and run with the kite. They are happy. + +But then a big dog comes. The dog is not nice. He barks and chases Tom and Lily. He wants the ball and the kite. Tom and Lily are scared. They run away from the dog. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. "Go away, dog! Leave us alone!" + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He comes and minds the dog. He puts a leash on the dog. He says sorry to Tom and Lily. + +"I'm sorry, kids. He is a bad dog. He doesn't listen. He likes to take things. He took my left shoe this morning. Are you OK?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They are OK. They are not hurt. They have their ball and their kite. They say thank you to the man. They go back to play. They are happy again. +Sam was an otter who liked to swim and play in the river. He had many friends, like Ben the beaver and Lily the duck. They had fun splashing and sliding and catching fish. + +One day, Sam saw a big boat coming down the river. It was loud and fast and made big waves. Sam was scared of the boat. He worried that it would hurt him or his friends. He swam away to hide under a log. + +Ben and Lily saw Sam run away. They wondered why he was so scared. They did not like the boat either, but they knew it would not stay long. They swam after Sam to find him and make him feel better. + +They found Sam under the log. He was shaking and crying. Ben and Lily tried to cheer him up. They told him the boat was gone and he was safe. They gave him hugs and kisses. They asked him to come out and play with them. + +Sam felt a little better. He was glad to have such good friends. He came out of the log and smiled. He said he was sorry for being so worried. He said he wanted to play with them. Ben and Lily were happy. They said they were not angry with him. They said they loved him. They all swam and played and had fun. Sam was not scared anymore. He was happy. +Lily and Ben were curious children. They liked to explore new things and ask many questions. One morning, they saw a strange thing outside their window. It was white and soft and covered everything. They did not know what it was. + +"Mama, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the window. + +"That is mist, my dear. It is like water in the air, but very tiny. Sometimes it happens when it is cold and wet outside," Mama explained. + +"Can we go and see it?" Ben asked. He wanted to touch the mist and feel how it was. + +"Sure, but you have to wear your coats and boots. It might be chilly and damp," Mama said. She helped them get ready and opened the door. + +Lily and Ben ran outside and felt the mist on their faces and hands. It was cool and wet and tickled their noses. They laughed and played in the mist, making shapes and blowing it away. They saw the sun shining through the mist, making rainbows. They saw the trees and flowers and animals looking fuzzy and mysterious. They were very happy and amazed. + +"Mist is fun!" Lily said. + +"Mist is pretty!" Ben said. + +They hugged each other and thanked Mama for letting them see the mist. They learned something new and had a wonderful adventure. +Lily was a very enthusiastic girl who loved to dress up and play pretend. She had many costumes and accessories in her closet, and she liked to try them on in front of her mirror. She would pretend to be a princess, a pirate, a doctor, or a superhero. + +One day, she invited her friend Ben to play with her. Ben was shy and quiet, and he did not like to dress up as much as Lily. He preferred to play with his cars and trains. Lily showed him her closet and asked him to pick a costume. + +"Come on, Ben, it will be fun!" she said. "You can be a knight, or a cowboy, or a firefighter!" + +Ben looked at the costumes and shook his head. He did not want to wear any of them. He wanted to play with his toys. + +"No, thank you, Lily," he said. "I don't like to dress up. Can we play something else?" + +Lily was disappointed. She wanted Ben to join her in her pretend games. She insisted that he should try a costume. + +"Please, Ben, just try one!" she said. "It will make you happy, I promise!" + +Ben felt pressured by Lily. He did not want to hurt her feelings, but he also did not want to do something he did not like. He looked at the mirror and saw himself in his plain clothes. He liked himself the way he was. + +"Lily, I'm sorry, but I don't want to dress up," he said firmly. "I like to play with my toys, and I like to be myself. You can dress up if you want, but please don't make me do it." + +Lily was surprised by Ben's words. She realized that she was being too pushy and not respecting his choice. She felt sorry for making him uncomfortable. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, you're right," she said. "You don't have to dress up if you don't want to. You can play with your toys, and I can play with mine. We can still be friends, right?" + +Ben smiled and nodded. He was glad that Lily understood him. He took out his cars and trains and showed them to Lily. Lily took out her princess crown and wand and showed them to Ben. They decided to play together, each with their own toys and imagination. They had fun and learned to appreciate each other's differences. + +The moral of the story is: We should respect our friends' choices and preferences, and not force them to do something they don't like. We can still be friends and have fun, even if we like different things. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the snow and make snowmen. One day, they saw a big reindeer in the woods. The reindeer had a red nose that shone like a star. + +"Wow, look at that reindeer!" Tim said. "He is not normal. He has a red nose!" + +"Maybe he is sick," Sam said. "Or maybe he is magic." + +They wanted to get closer to the reindeer, but they were afraid. The reindeer looked at them and smiled. He walked towards them slowly. + +"Hello, little boys," the reindeer said. "Don't be scared. I am Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer. I am here to mark the way for Santa and his sleigh." + +"Santa?" Tim and Sam said. "You know Santa?" + +"Of course I do," Rudolph said. "He is my friend. He asked me to help him deliver the gifts to all the good children. Do you want to see him?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tim and Sam said. They were very excited. + +"Then hop on my back," Rudolph said. "I will take you for a ride. But you have to be quiet and not tell anyone. It is a secret." + +Tim and Sam climbed on Rudolph's back. He ran fast and flew high in the sky. They saw the stars and the moon and the other reindeer. They saw Santa and his sleigh full of toys. They heard him say, "Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas!" + +Tim and Sam had the best night of their lives. They thanked Rudolph and Santa for the ride. They got a gift each and a hug. They waved goodbye and went back to their homes. They fell asleep with a smile on their faces. They dreamed of reindeer and magic. +Ben likes to skip. He skips to school, he skips in the park, he skips at home. He thinks skipping is fun and makes him happy. He does not care what other people say. + +One day, he sees a man with a big mustache. The man is walking very fast and looks angry. Ben thinks the man needs to skip. He runs after the man and says, "Hello, mustache man! Do you want to skip with me?" + +The man stops and looks at Ben. He does not like Ben. He does not like skipping. He does not like being called mustache man. He says, "No, I do not want to skip with you. You are a silly boy. Go away and leave me alone." + +Ben feels sad. He does not understand why the man is so mean. He says, "But skipping is good. It makes you smile. It makes you feel free. Why do you not like skipping?" + +The man says, "Skipping is bad. It makes you look foolish. It makes you waste time. It makes you weak. I do not want to smile. I do not want to feel free. I want to be serious and strong. Now go away and do not bother me again." + +Ben feels ashamed. He thinks maybe he is doing something wrong. He thinks maybe he should not skip anymore. He thinks maybe he should be like the man. He walks away slowly, with his head down. + +But then he sees a girl. The girl is skipping. She has a big smile on her face. She looks happy and free. She sees Ben and says, "Hello, skipping boy! Do you want to skip with me?" + +Ben looks at the girl. He looks at her smile. He looks at her skip. He feels a warm feeling in his heart. He says, "Yes, I do want to skip with you. You are a nice girl. Skipping is good. It makes me happy and free. I do not care what the mustache man says." + +The girl says, "Me too. I do not care what the mustache man says. He is a grumpy man. He does not know how to have fun. He does not know how to be free. He is the one who is foolish and weak. Come on, let's skip together." + +Ben and the girl skip away, holding hands. They laugh and sing and have fun. They do not feel ashamed. They feel proud and strong. They are skipping friends. They are free. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with the big tree in the living room. The tree had many shiny things on it that they called ornaments. They were round and sparkly and made of glass. + +One day, Lily and Ben decided to poke the ornaments with their fingers. They wanted to see if they would make a sound or move. They poked one ornament and it wobbled. They poked another ornament and it spun. They poked a third ornament and it fell. + +CRASH! + +The ornament broke into many pieces on the floor. Lily and Ben gasped. They knew they had done something bad. They heard their mom coming. + +"What was that noise?" their mom asked. She saw the broken ornament and the twins' guilty faces. She was angry. "Who did this?" she asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to get in trouble. They did not want to tell the truth. + +"It was the cat!" they both said at the same time. + +Their mom did not believe them. She knew the cat was sleeping in the other room. She shook her head and sighed. + +"Lily and Ben, you know you should not lie. And you know you should not poke the ornaments. They are not toys. They are fragile and dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or the tree. You need to say sorry and help me clean up the mess." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They knew their mom was right. They said sorry and helped her pick up the pieces. They learned their lesson. They never poked the ornaments again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. Inside the box, there were many old things that their dad wanted to sell. Lily and Ben decided to look at the things and see if they liked any of them. + +Lily saw a shiny knob that was round and smooth. She picked it up and said, "This is a pretty knob. I want to keep it." + +Ben saw a wooden horse that had a long mane and a tail. He picked it up and said, "This is a nice horse. I want to keep it." + +They took their things to their room and played with them. Lily pretended that the knob was a magic jewel that could make wishes come true. Ben pretended that the horse was a brave steed that could run fast and jump high. + +The next day, their dad came to their room and said, "I'm going to sell the things in the box. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and followed their dad to the garage. They saw a man who was looking at the things in the box. The man saw the knob and the horse and said, "These are interesting. How much do you want for them?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to sell their things. They liked them very much. They said, "No, thank you. These are ours. We want to keep them." + +The man looked envious. He said, "But they are old and dusty. You don't need them. I'll give you five dollars for them." + +Lily and Ben shook their heads. They said, "No, thank you. These are ours. We want to keep them." + +The man sighed and left. Lily and Ben hugged their things and smiled. They were happy that they did not sell them. They went back to their room and played with them. They did not care that they were old and dusty. They thought they were special and fun. +Lily was sick and had to go to the hospital. She did not like the hospital. It was big and loud and scary. She wanted to go home and play with her toys and her dog. + +The nurse came to check on Lily. She smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. How are you feeling today?" She gave Lily some medicine and a sticker. She said, "The medicine will help you get better. The sticker is for being brave." + +Lily did not say thank you. She did not smile. She said, "I don't want medicine. I don't want stickers. I want to go home. I hate the hospital. You are mean." + +The nurse was sad. She said, "Lily, I'm sorry you are unhappy. But you have to stay here until you are well. The medicine and the stickers are to help you and make you happy. I'm not mean. I'm trying to be nice." + +Lily did not listen. She said, "No, you are not nice. You are selfish. You only care about yourself. You don't care about me. You don't care about my toys or my dog. You don't care about anything." + +The nurse shook her head. She said, "Lily, that's not true. I care about you and your toys and your dog. But you are being selfish. You only think about what you want. You don't think about how other people feel. You don't think about how hard I work to help you and other sick children. You don't think about how lucky you are to have medicine and stickers and a warm bed. You don't think about how to be kind and polite and grateful." + +Lily was quiet. She thought about what the nurse said. She felt bad. She realized she was being selfish. She realized the nurse was not mean. She realized the hospital was not so bad. She said, "I'm sorry, nurse. I was wrong. You are nice. You are not selfish. You care about me and other sick children. You work hard to help us. I'm lucky to have medicine and stickers and a warm bed. I'm lucky to have you. Thank you, nurse. Can I have a hug?" + +The nurse smiled. She said, "Of course, Lily. You can have a hug. I'm glad you are feeling better. You are welcome, Lily. You are a good girl. I'm proud of you." She hugged Lily and gave her another sticker. She said, "This sticker is for being sorry and learning a lesson. You are not selfish. You are smart and sweet and brave." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, nurse. I love you. I love the hospital. I love the medicine and the stickers and the warm bed. I love my toys and my dog. I love everything." She hugged the nurse again and said, "You are the best nurse ever." +Tim and Mia liked to play with their dad's phone. They liked to record funny sounds and watch funny videos. One day, they saw a big box in the living room. It had a bow and a tag that said "For Dad". They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's record a surprise for Dad!" Tim said. "We can open the box and show him what he got!" + +"Okay!" Mia said. "But we have to be quiet. Mom is in the kitchen and she will be mad if she sees us." + +They took the phone and sneaked to the box. They turned on the camera and smiled. "Hi, Dad!" Tim said. "We have a surprise for you!" + +They ripped off the bow and the paper. They opened the box and gasped. Inside was a shiny new guitar. It was red and black and had strings and buttons. It looked very attractive. + +"Wow!" Mia said. "Dad will love this! He always wanted a guitar!" + +"Let's try it!" Tim said. He took the guitar out of the box and held it in his arms. He pressed a button and the guitar made a loud noise. He strummed the strings and the guitar made more noises. + +"Stop!" Mia said. "You will break it!" + +"No, I won't!" Tim said. "I'm a rock star!" + +He strummed harder and harder. The guitar made louder and louder noises. He jumped and spun and swung the guitar. He did not see the lamp behind him. He hit the lamp with the guitar and the lamp fell and smashed. The guitar broke too. The phone recorded everything. + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw the mess and the broken guitar and the phone. She was very angry. + +"What have you done?" she yelled. "This was a surprise for Dad! He worked hard to save money for this guitar! How could you be so naughty?" + +Tim and Mia started to cry. They knew they were in big trouble. They wished they had not played with the phone and the box. They wished they had not recorded a surprise for Dad. They wished they had listened to Mom. +Sam liked to surf. He had a big board that was black and white. He took his board to the beach with his dad. They waited for the big waves to come. + +"Mind the rocks, Sam," his dad said. "They are sharp and can hurt you." + +Sam nodded. He saw the rocks near the shore. He did not want to surf near them. He looked for a good spot to surf. + +He saw a big wave coming. He paddled fast on his board. He stood up and surfed on the wave. He felt happy and free. He smiled at his dad. + +"Good job, Sam!" his dad said. "You are a great surfer!" + +Sam surfed some more waves. He had a lot of fun. He did not mind the rocks. He minded the waves. He loved to surf. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to decorate their room. They had many toys and stickers and posters to make their room look nice. But they did not always agree on how to decorate. Lily liked pink and purple and flowers. Max liked blue and green and cars. + +One day, their mom gave them a big silver star to hang on their wall. She said it was a special gift for being good. Lily and Max both wanted to hang the star on their side of the room. They started to argue and pull the star. + +"Let go, Lily! The star is mine!" Max shouted. + +"No, Max! The star is mine!" Lily shouted back. + +They pulled and pulled until the star ripped in half. They both fell on the floor and started to cry. Their mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken star and the tears on their faces. + +"Oh, Lily and Max, what have you done?" she asked. "You spoiled the star and made a mess. You should have shared the star and decorated together. Now you have no star and no fun." + +Lily and Max felt sorry for what they did. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They asked their mom if they could fix the star. Their mom said they could try, but it would not be the same. She said they should learn to be more careful and kind with their things and each other. + +Lily and Max nodded and said they would. They got some tape and glue and tried to put the star back together. It was not as shiny and smooth as before, but it was still a star. They decided to hang it in the middle of their wall, so they could both see it. They said they liked the star and they liked each other. They thanked their mom for the gift and gave her a hug. Their mom smiled and said she was proud of them. She said they could decorate their room however they wanted, as long as they did it together. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train set. They could make the train go around the tracks, stop at the stations, and make noises. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to the doctor. She said it was just a check-up, and they would get a sticker afterwards. Tom and Lily did not like the doctor, but they did not want to make mom sad. They put on their coats and shoes, and took their train set with them. + +At the doctor's office, they had to wait in a room with other kids. Tom and Lily set up their train set on the floor, and started to play. They did not notice when a boy came over and grabbed the train. He pulled it hard, and the train broke. The tracks and the cars separated, and some pieces flew across the room. + +"Hey, that's our train!" Tom shouted. He tried to get the train back, but the boy was bigger and stronger. He pushed Tom away, and laughed. + +Lily ran to Tom, and hugged him. She was scared and angry. She looked at the boy, and said, "You are mean! Give us our train back!" + +The boy did not listen. He kept playing with the broken train, and made fun of Tom and Lily. They felt helpless. They could not fix their train, or make the boy stop. They wished mom would come soon. + +They heard a voice from the door. It was mom. She saw what happened, and came over. She took the train from the boy, and gave it back to Tom and Lily. She said, "I'm sorry, kids. That boy was very rude. He should not have taken your train, or broken it. Are you okay?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were happy to see mom. They showed her the broken train, and said, "Can you fix it, mom?" + +Mom smiled, and said, "I'll try, kids. But first, let's go see the doctor. He will give you a sticker, and then we can go home." + +Tom and Lily agreed. They followed mom to the doctor's room, holding their train. They hoped mom could fix it, and they could play with it again. They loved their train, and they loved each other. They did not like to be separated. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was brown and round and had spots on it. + +"Wow, look at that mushroom!" Lily said. "It is so big and pretty. Can we pick it?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, we can't. Mommy said mushrooms can be bad for us. They can make us sick. We should leave it alone." + +But Lily wanted the mushroom. She thought it would make a nice hat for her doll. She reached out her hand to touch it. + +"Stop, Lily!" Ben shouted. "Don't touch it! It might be poisonous!" + +Lily did not listen. She grabbed the mushroom and pulled it out of the ground. She smiled and put it on her doll's head. + +"Look, Ben, it is a fine hat!" she said. "My doll is so happy. She likes the mushroom." + +Ben was scared. He did not want Lily or her doll to get sick. He ran to the house and called Mommy. + +"Mommy, Mommy, come quick!" he said. "Lily picked a mushroom and put it on her doll's head. Is that bad?" + +Mommy came out of the house and saw Lily and her doll. She frowned and took the mushroom from Lily's hand. + +"Lily, you should not pick mushrooms without asking me first," she said. "Some mushrooms are good, but some are bad. This one is bad. It can make you and your doll very sick. You are lucky you did not eat it or touch your mouth with it." + +Lily felt sorry. She did not know the mushroom was bad. She thought it was just a toy. She hugged her doll and said sorry to Mommy. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I did not mean to be bad. I just wanted to make my doll happy. I will not pick mushrooms again." + +Mommy hugged Lily and Ben. She was glad they were safe. She said they could play with other things in the garden, but not with mushrooms. + +"Thank you, Mommy," Lily and Ben said. "We love you." + +They went back to the garden and played with other things. They found a ball, a stick, and some leaves. They had fun and forgot about the mushroom. They were fine. They succeeded in having a good day. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Dinosaur Show". They wanted to see the dinosaurs very much. + +"Can we go, please?" Lily asked her mom. + +"Sorry, honey, we don't have enough money. The tickets are very cheap, but we still need to save for other things," her mom said. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They looked at the sign and the pictures of the dinosaurs. They wished they could see them for real. + +They had an idea. They saw a fence around the show. They thought they could sneak in and see the dinosaurs. They waited until no one was looking and ran to the fence. They found a hole and crawled through. + +They were inside the show. They saw a lot of people and a lot of dinosaurs. They were very big and scary. Some of them moved and made noises. Lily and Tom were amazed and scared at the same time. + +They saw a pool with a sign that said "Dive with the Dinosaurs". They saw people wearing suits and helmets and diving into the water. They saw dinosaurs swimming and splashing. They wanted to try it too. + +They found two suits and helmets that were left on the ground. They put them on and ran to the pool. They jumped in and dove into the water. + +They saw a lot of dinosaurs under the water. They were very close and very real. They were not fake like the ones on the land. They were alive and hungry. + +One of the dinosaurs saw Lily and Tom. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. It swam towards them very fast. Lily and Tom screamed, but no one heard them. The dinosaur bit them and ate them. + +The end. +Anna likes to dance. She dances in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She dances with her doll, her dog, and her friends. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. + +One day, Anna finds a comb in her mom's drawer. It is shiny and pretty. It has flowers and jewels on it. Anna wants to use the comb for her hair. She thinks it will make her look like a princess. She takes the comb and puts it in her pocket. + +She goes to the park with her mom and her dog. She sees her friend Lily there. Lily has long and curly hair. Anna thinks Lily's hair is beautiful. She wants to show Lily her comb. She takes it out of her pocket and says, "Look, Lily, I have a comb. It is shiny and pretty. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily looks at the comb and smiles. She says, "Yes, please. It is very shiny and pretty. Where did you get it?" Anna feels a little nervous. She knows she took the comb from her mom. She knows it is not hers. She knows it is wrong. But she also likes the comb. She likes how it makes her feel. She does not want to give it back. + +She thinks of a lie. She says, "I got it from a fairy. She gave it to me because I am a good dancer. She said I can keep it forever." Lily believes her. She says, "Wow, that is amazing. You are so lucky. Can I borrow it for a while?" Anna says, "Okay, but only for a little while. Then you have to give it back to me." + +They take turns using the comb. They comb their hair and make different styles. They pretend to be princesses and fairies. They dance and laugh and have fun. But then, Anna's mom calls her. She says, "Anna, it is time to go home. Come here, please." Anna runs to her mom. She forgets to take the comb from Lily. She says, "Bye, Lily. See you tomorrow." She leaves with her mom and her dog. + +Lily looks at the comb. She likes it too. She thinks it is shiny and pretty. She thinks it is hers. She does not remember that Anna said it was from a fairy. She does not remember that Anna said she had to give it back. She puts the comb in her pocket. She says, "Bye, Anna. Thank you for the comb." She leaves with her mom and her cat. + +The next day, Anna wakes up. She remembers the comb. She remembers that she left it with Lily. She feels sad and angry. She wants her comb back. She thinks Lily is mean and selfish. She thinks Lily is not her friend anymore. She decides to go to Lily's house and get her comb. + +She tells her mom, "Mom, I want to go to Lily's house. I have to get something from her." Her mom says, "Okay, but what is it? And why do you look so upset?" Anna does not want to tell her mom the truth. She does not want to tell her mom that she took the comb from her drawer. She does not want to tell her mom that she lied to Lily. She does not want to tell her mom that she is not honest. She thinks of another lie. She says, "It is nothing. It is just a toy. Lily borrowed it from me and she did not give it back. She is not nice. I have to get it back." + +Her mom does not believe her. She says, "Anna, I know you are lying. I know what you took from my drawer. I know it is not a toy. I know it is my comb. The comb that grandma gave me. The comb that is very special to me. The comb that you should not have taken without asking. Why did you do that, Anna? Why did you lie to me and to Lily?" + +Anna feels ashamed. She feels sorry. She feels scared. She does not know what to say. She does not know what to do. She starts to cry. She says, "Mom, I am sorry. I am sorry I took your comb. I am sorry I lied to you and to Lily. I thought the comb was shiny and pretty. I thought it would make me look like a princess. I thought it was mine. But it is not. It is yours. It is special. I want to give it back to you. I want to give it back to Lily. I want to be honest. I want to be your good girl. Please forgive me, mom. Please." + +Her mom hugs her. She says, "Anna, I love you. I forgive you +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls of different sizes and colors. She liked to dress them up and comb their hair. She had a big box of clothes for her dolls. + +One day, she wanted to find a dress that matched her doll's eyes. Her doll had blue eyes, like the sky. Sara looked in the box and found a blue dress. She put it on her doll and smiled. She thought her doll looked very pretty. + +She showed her doll to her brother Tom. Tom was grumpy. He did not like dolls. He liked cars and trucks. He said, "Your doll is silly. Her dress does not match her shoes. Her shoes are red, like apples. You should find blue shoes for her." + +Sara was sad. She did not like Tom's words. She said, "My doll is not silly. She is beautiful. I like her dress and her shoes. They are different, but they are both nice. You are mean and rude. Go away!" + +Tom shrugged. He did not care. He went to play with his cars and trucks. Sara hugged her doll and said, "Don't listen to him. You are my favorite doll. I love you." She kissed her doll and went to find more clothes for her. She liked to match her doll's eyes, but she also liked to try other colors. She had fun with her doll. +One day, a wild fox saw a big hen house. He was very hungry and wanted to eat the hens. He crept closer and closer, but he did not see the trap that the farmer had set. + +The trap was a big cage with a sharp wire. It had a door that would close when the fox stepped inside. The farmer had put some corn inside the cage to lure the fox. + +The fox smelled the corn and thought it was a good snack. He did not think about the hens or the trap. He only thought about himself. He ran into the cage and ate the corn. But as soon as he did, the door slammed shut and the wire cut his paw. He yelped in pain and fear. + +The farmer heard the noise and came out of his house. He saw the fox in the trap and smiled. He said, "You are a greedy and foolish fox. You wanted to eat my hens, but you fell into my trap. Now you will pay for your mistake." + +The fox felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "Please, let me go. I will not bother your hens again. I have learned my lesson. Greed is bad and traps are sharp." + +The farmer thought for a while. He decided to give the fox a chance. He said, "I will let you go, but only if you promise to never come back. And you must also help other animals to avoid traps. Can you do that?" + +The fox nodded and said, "Yes, I can. Thank you for your kindness. I will be a better fox from now on." + +The farmer opened the cage and let the fox go. The fox ran away, but he did not forget his promise. He told his friends and family about the trap and the farmer. He warned them to be careful and not to be greedy. He also helped other animals to escape from traps. He became a wise and good fox. He never went near the hen house again. +Anna loves her robot. She got it for her birthday. It can talk and sing and dance. Anna likes to play with her robot every day. + +One day, Anna wants to go to the park with her robot. She asks her mom, "Mom, can I take my robot to the park?" + +Mom says, "Sure, Anna, but you have to be careful. Don't let your robot get wet or dirty. And don't lose it, okay?" + +Anna says, "Okay, mom, I will be careful. Thank you, mom, you are lovely." + +Anna and her robot go to the park. They see many things. They see birds and flowers and swings. They see other kids and dogs and bikes. Anna and her robot have fun. + +Anna says to her robot, "Robot, do you like the park?" + +Robot says, "Yes, Anna, I like the park. It is nice and sunny and green. And I like you, Anna, you are my friend." + +Anna says, "I like you too, robot, you are my best friend. You are smart and funny and cute." + +Anna and her robot hug. They are happy. They request a snack from mom. Mom gives them cookies and juice. They say, "Thank you, mom, you are the best." + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the office. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups and do work on the computer. They also liked to look at the files that had many papers and pictures inside. + +One day, they found a file that was very big and shiny. It said "Top Secret" on the cover. Lily and Tom were curious and wanted to see what was inside. They opened the file and saw many strange things. There were maps and codes and numbers and letters. They did not understand anything, but they thought it was fun. + +"Look, Tom, this is a puzzle!" Lily said, pointing at a paper with dots and lines. "Let's try to solve it!" + +"OK, Lily, but we have to be careful. This is a secret file. We can't let anyone see it." Tom said, looking around. He saw a big blanket on the sofa. He had an idea. "Let's cover the file with the blanket. Then no one will know we have it." + +Lily agreed. They put the file on the floor and covered it with the blanket. Then they sat on the blanket and tried to solve the puzzle. They did not hear the door open and close. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing here?" It was Mr. Smith, the owner of the office. He was not happy to see Lily and Tom. He was very angry. He had been looking for the file for a long time. It was a very important file. It had information about a big project that he was working on. He needed the file to finish the project. But someone had taken the file and hidden it. He had searched everywhere, but he could not find it. He was running out of time. He was in trouble. + +He saw the blanket on the floor. He saw a corner of the file sticking out. He realized what had happened. He pulled the blanket away and grabbed the file. He opened it and saw that it was ruined. Lily and Tom had drawn on the papers, torn some pages, and spilled juice on others. The puzzle was the code to unlock the project. But now it was unreadable. + +Mr. Smith was furious. He yelled at Lily and Tom. He told them they were very bad and naughty. He told them they had destroyed his work and his career. He told them they had to leave and never come back. He told them he would call their parents and tell them what they had done. + +Lily and Tom were scared and sorry. They did not mean to do anything wrong. They did not know the file was so important. They just wanted to play and have fun. They started to cry and beg for forgiveness. But Mr. Smith did not listen. He pushed them out of the office and slammed the door. He looked at the file and sighed. He did not know what to do. He had lost everything. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They also liked to look for shells and fish. + +One day, they saw a big fin sticking out of the water. They ran to their mom and dad and pointed at it. + +"Look, look, a shark!" they shouted. + +Their mom and dad looked at the fin and smiled. + +"That's not a shark, sweeties. That's a dolphin. Dolphins are friendly and smart. They like to play with people sometimes. Do you want to say hello to the dolphin?" they asked. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They followed their mom and dad to the edge of the water. The dolphin came closer and made a funny noise. Ben and Lily giggled. + +"Hi, dolphin!" they said. + +The dolphin peeked out of the water and smiled. It waved its tail and splashed them. Ben and Lily splashed back. They had fun with the dolphin for a while. + +The dolphin was happy. It had been lonely for a long time. It had no friends in the sea. It was glad to meet Ben and Lily. They were kind and fun. They made the dolphin feel less lonely. + +The dolphin thanked Ben and Lily for playing with it. It gave them a kiss on the cheek and a wink. Then it swam away, waving its fin. + +Ben and Lily waved back. They said goodbye to the dolphin. + +They hugged their mom and dad and told them about their new friend. + +They hoped to see the dolphin again soon. +Lily likes to play with her toy loops. She has many loops in different colors and sizes. She can make shapes and patterns with them. She can also put them on her arms and legs. + +One day, Lily finds a new loop in her toy box. It is very big and shiny. It is silver and has sparkles on it. Lily thinks it is the prettiest loop ever. She wants to wear it like a necklace. + +She tries to put the loop over her head, but it is too big. It gets stuck on her ears and nose. Lily feels silly and laughs. She tries to pull the loop off, but it is too tight. She feels scared and cries. + +Mommy hears Lily crying and comes to help. She sees the loop on Lily's face and smiles. She gently takes the loop off and hugs Lily. She tells Lily that she is brave and smart. She says the loop is a hula hoop, not a necklace. She shows Lily how to spin the hula hoop around her waist. + +Lily watches Mommy and claps. She thinks Mommy is amazing and funny. She wants to try the hula hoop too. Mommy helps Lily hold the hula hoop and swing it. Lily feels the hula hoop move and bounce. She feels happy and giggles. + +Lily and Mommy play with the hula hoop for a long time. They make music and dance with it. They take turns and cheer for each other. They have a lot of fun with the pretty loop. +Lily liked to chew gum. She liked how it was sweet and soft and made bubbles. She chewed gum every day after lunch. But one day, she had a problem. She chewed her gum too hard and it got stuck in her hair. + +Lily was very troubled. She tried to pull the gum out, but it only made it worse. She ran to her mom and cried. "Mom, help me! I have gum in my hair!" + +Mom looked at Lily's hair and sighed. She paused for a moment and thought of what to do. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have a solution. We need some ice and a comb. The ice will make the gum hard and the comb will get it out." + +Mom took Lily to the kitchen and got some ice and a comb. She wrapped the ice in a cloth and put it on Lily's hair. She waited for a few minutes and then used the comb to gently remove the gum. Lily felt the gum come out and smiled. + +"Thank you, Mom! You are the best!" Lily said. She hugged her mom and kissed her cheek. + +Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. But next time, be careful with your gum. And don't chew it too hard." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to swim in the pool. One day, they see a big box near the pool. The box has a sign that says "Laser". Tom and Mia are curious. They open the box. + +Inside the box, there are many shiny things. They look like toys. Tom and Mia want to play with them. They take some things out of the box. They see buttons and lights and sounds. They press the buttons and point the things at the water. + +But the things are not toys. They are lasers. They make the water hot and steamy. They make holes in the pool. They make noise and smoke. Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the things and run away. + +The owner of the box is a rich man. He is angry. He sees Tom and Mia running away. He sees his lasers broken and his pool ruined. He shouts at them. He wants them to pay for the damage. Tom and Mia are sorry. They did not know the things were lasers. They did not mean to make trouble. They say they are sorry and run home. + +Tom and Mia learn a lesson. They learn not to touch things that are not theirs. They learn to be careful with things that are strange. They learn to swim in a safe place. They are still friends. They hope the rich man will forgive them. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Me first!" Tim says. He climbs up the ladder and slides down fast. He laughs and runs back to the ladder. + +"Me too!" Sam says. He follows Tim and slides down too. He smiles and runs back to the ladder. + +They do this many times. They have fun. But they do not notice a little girl who wants to slide too. She waits and waits. She feels sad. + +"Can I slide too?" she asks Tim and Sam. But they do not hear her. They are too busy. + +She tries to climb the ladder. But Tim and Sam are careless. They push her and she falls. She hurts her knee. She cries. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" a voice says. It is Tim's mom. She sees the little girl crying. She goes to her and helps her up. + +"I'm sorry, sweetie. Are you okay?" she asks. She touches her knee and wipes her tears. + +"No, they pushed me. They did not let me slide. They are mean!" the little girl says. + +"That's not nice. Tim, Sam, come here!" Tim's mom says. She is angry. + +Tim and Sam stop sliding. They notice the little girl and their moms. They feel scared. + +"What did you do?" Sam's mom asks. She is angry too. + +"We were sliding. We did not see her. We did not mean to push her." Tim says. + +"That's no excuse. You were careless. You should share and be kind. You should say sorry." Sam's mom says. + +Tim and Sam look at the little girl. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry. We did not want to hurt you. Can we be friends?" Sam says. + +The little girl looks at them. She is still sad. But she nods. + +"Okay. But you have to let me slide too." she says. + +"Okay. We will let you slide too. We will take turns." Tim says. + +They go to the slide together. They slide one by one. They laugh and talk. They have fun. They are friends. Their moms smile. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bus. The bus is tall and yellow. It has many windows and wheels. + +"Wow, look at the bus!" Lily says. "It is so big and bright. I want to ride on it." + +Tom nods. He likes the bus too. He wonders what is inside. He sees some people get on and off the bus. They have bags and hats and coats. + +"Where are they going?" Tom asks. "Do they have fun on the bus?" + +Lily shrugs. She does not know. She has never been on a bus before. She only walks or rides her bike. + +"Maybe they are going to the zoo, or the museum, or the beach," she says. "Maybe they see many animals, or pictures, or shells." + +Tom thinks that sounds nice. He likes animals, and pictures, and shells. He wishes he could go on the bus too. + +"Can we go on the bus, Lily?" he asks. "Can we see where it goes?" + +Lily looks at the bus. She sees a sign on the front. It says "Route 12". She does not know what that means. + +"I don't know, Tom," she says. "Maybe we need a ticket, or a parent, or a map. Maybe the bus is not for us." + +Tom feels sad. He wants to go on the bus. He wants to see new things. He looks at Lily. She looks sad too. + +"Maybe we can ask the driver," he says. "Maybe he can tell us more." + +Lily nods. She thinks that is a good idea. She takes Tom's hand. They walk to the bus. They wait for the door to open. They see the driver. He is tall and friendly. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, little ones," he says. "Do you want to ride on the bus?" +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big black cloud in the sky. It looked scary. + +"Let's go home, Sara. It will rain soon." Ben said. + +"No, I want to play more. Maybe it will not rain." Sara said. + +They heard a loud boom. It was thunder. They saw a bright spark in the sky. It was lightning. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sara said. + +"It is dangerous, Sara. We have to go now." Ben said. + +They ran to their bikes. They hoped they could get home before the rain. They pedaled fast. They felt some drops on their faces. The rain was coming. + +They saw their house. They were almost there. They hoped their mom and dad were waiting for them. They hoped they would be safe and warm. They hoped the storm would go away soon. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tent with many people inside. They heard music and laughter. They wanted to see what was happening. + +They sneaked into the tent and saw a bride and a groom. The bride wore a white dress and a veil on her head. The groom wore a black suit and a tie. They looked happy and kissed. + +Lily and Ben thought the bride and the groom were funny. They decided to play a prank on them. They ran to the bride and pulled her veil. The bride screamed and the groom got angry. + +"Hey, you crazy kids! What are you doing?" the groom shouted. He tried to catch Lily and Ben, but they were too fast. They ran out of the tent and laughed. + +They saw a big cake on a table. It had white frosting and flowers. It looked yummy. They wanted to taste it. + +They climbed on the table and reached for the cake. But they slipped and fell. The cake toppled over and smashed on the ground. The frosting and the flowers flew everywhere. + +Lily and Ben were covered in cake. They looked at each other and giggled. They thought it was fun. + +But then they heard more screams and shouts. They turned around and saw the bride and the groom and the other people. They were very angry and sad. They had seen what Lily and Ben had done. + +"Look what you did! You ruined our wedding!" the bride cried. She kicked Lily and Ben with her shoes. The groom and the other people joined her. They chased Lily and Ben out of the park. + +Lily and Ben ran as fast as they could. They were scared and sorry. They wished they had not played such a bad prank. They learned their lesson. They never went back to the park again. +Lily was upset. She wanted to go to the park with her friends, but Mom said no. Mom said Lily had a cold and had to remain home. Lily did not like that. She liked to play on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. + +Lily cried and stamped her feet. She said she was not sick and she wanted to go. Mom said she was sorry, but Lily had to rest and drink some juice. Mom said maybe tomorrow they could go to the park, if Lily felt better. Lily did not want to wait until tomorrow. She wanted to go now. + +Lily went to her room and slammed the door. She threw her toys on the floor and pouted on her bed. She did not want to play with her toys. She did not want to read her books. She did not want to watch her shows. She only wanted to go to the park. + +After a while, Mom knocked on the door. She came in with a tray. She had some soup and crackers and a cookie for Lily. She also had a stuffed bear and a coloring book. She said she knew Lily was upset, but she hoped these things would make her feel a little better. She said she loved Lily and wanted her to be healthy and happy. + +Lily looked at the tray and the bear and the book. She felt a little warm in her chest. She said she was sorry for being mean and loud. She said she loved Mom and thanked her for the soup and the cookie. She hugged the bear and smiled at Mom. She said maybe the park was not so important. She said maybe she could have fun at home with Mom and the bear and the book. Mom said she was glad to hear that. She said she was proud of Lily for being brave and kind. She said they could cuddle and color together. Lily said that sounded nice. She said she was not so upset anymore. She said she was happy. +Mia and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have a big bed and many toys. They also have a slide that their dad made for them. The slide is blue and shiny. It goes from the top of the bed to the floor. + +One day, Mia and Ben decide to have a race on the slide. They each take a pillow and climb up the bed. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and slide down with their pillows. Mia slides faster than Ben. She reaches the floor first and says, "I win! I win!" + +Ben is not happy. He wants to win too. He thinks of a way to slide faster. He sees a vase on the shelf. The vase is fragile. It can break easily. Ben takes the vase and puts it on his pillow. He thinks, "This will make me slide faster. I will win this time." + +He climbs up the bed again and says to Mia, "Let's race again. I have a surprise for you." Mia agrees. She does not know what Ben has on his pillow. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and slide down again. + +But Ben's plan does not work. The vase is too heavy for the pillow. It makes the pillow slide slower, not faster. Mia slides faster than Ben again. She reaches the floor first and says, "I win again! I win again!" + +Ben is very sad. He looks at his pillow and sees the vase. The vase is broken. It has many cracks and pieces. Ben feels bad. He says, "Oh no! I broke the vase. It was fragile. Mom will be angry. I'm sorry, Mia. I'm sorry, Mom." + +Mia sees the broken vase too. She feels sorry for Ben. She says, "It's okay, Ben. It was an accident. You did not mean to break the vase. We can tell Mom the truth. Maybe she will not be angry. Maybe she will understand. Come on, let's go and find Mom. We can hug her and say we are sorry." +Lily liked to play with puzzles. She had many puzzles with different pictures. She had puzzles with animals, puzzles with cars, puzzles with flowers. She liked to make the pictures with the pieces. She felt glad when she finished a puzzle. + +One day, Lily found a new puzzle in her room. It was a big puzzle with many pieces. It had a picture of a castle. Lily wondered who gave her the puzzle. She wanted to thank them. She asked her mom and dad, but they said they did not know. They said maybe it was a surprise from someone. + +Lily decided to make the puzzle. She opened the box and poured out the pieces. She looked for the edge pieces first. She found some, but not all. She looked for the corner pieces next. She found some, but not all. She looked for the pieces with the castle next. She found some, but not all. She felt puzzled. Where were the missing pieces? + +She heard a knock on the door. She ran to see who it was. It was her grandma and grandpa. They had a big smile on their faces. They said they had a surprise for her. They gave her a bag. Lily opened the bag. She saw more puzzle pieces. They were the missing pieces of the castle puzzle. Lily was very happy. She hugged her grandma and grandpa. She said thank you. + +She ran back to her room. She put the missing pieces in the puzzle. She made the picture of the castle. She felt very glad. She showed her mom and dad, her grandma and grandpa. They all said it was a beautiful puzzle. They said they were proud of her. Lily smiled. She wondered what puzzle she would make next. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals and plants. They see cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs. They see corn, wheat, and apples. + +One day, they want to have some fun. They decide to race to the wheat field. They say, "Ready, set, go!" They run as fast as they can. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their skin. + +Sam is faster than Ben. He reaches the wheat field first. He shouts, "I win, I win!" He jumps into the wheat. He feels the soft and yellow wheat. He smells the sweet and fresh wheat. + +Ben is slower than Sam. He reaches the wheat field second. He says, "You win, you win!" He joins Sam in the wheat. He feels the soft and yellow wheat. He smells the sweet and fresh wheat. + +They laugh and play in the wheat. They make wheat crowns and wheat dolls. They pretend to be kings and queens of the wheat. They have a lot of fun. + +They hear their mom calling them. She says, "Sam, Ben, come here! It's time for lunch!" They run to their mom. She has made them sandwiches with wheat bread and cheese. They say, "Thank you, mom!" They eat their sandwiches. They taste the delicious and crunchy wheat bread. They feel happy and full. They love their mom and their farm. +Lila and Tom were at the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings and the slide. They also liked to watch the pigeons that lived in the park. The pigeons were gray and white and had red feet. They made a lot of noise with their coo-coo sounds. + +One day, Lila saw a pigeon that was different from the others. It had a twist in its neck and one of its wings was bent. It looked sad and hurt. Lila felt sorry for the pigeon and wanted to help it. + +"Mom, can I give some bread to the pigeon?" she asked. + +"Which pigeon, Lila?" mom asked. + +"That one, mom. The one with the twist and the bent wing. It needs some food," Lila said, pointing to the pigeon. + +Mom looked at the pigeon and nodded. "Okay, Lila. You can give it some bread. But be careful and gentle. Don't scare it or touch it. It might be sick or scared." + +Lila took a piece of bread from mom and walked slowly to the pigeon. She knelt down and held out the bread. The pigeon looked at her with its black eyes. It was very quiet. Lila smiled and whispered, "Hello, pigeon. I want to be your friend. Don't be afraid. I have some bread for you." + +The pigeon moved its head and pecked at the bread. It ate some and cooed softly. Lila felt happy. She gave it some more bread and talked to it. The pigeon seemed to like her. It moved closer to her and flapped its wing. + +Tom saw Lila and the pigeon and ran to join them. He wanted to play with the pigeon too. He shouted, "Hey, Lila! What are you doing? Can I see the pigeon?" + +Lila and the pigeon jumped. The pigeon was scared by Tom's noise. It flew away and landed on a tree. Lila was sad. She said, "Tom, you scared the pigeon! It was my friend. You were too noisy!" + +Tom felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lila. I didn't mean to scare it. I just wanted to see it. It was a cool pigeon. Can we find it again?" + +Lila looked at the tree where the pigeon was. She said, "Maybe. But we have to be quiet and nice. The pigeon is hurt and shy. We have to be its friends." + +Mom came to them and hugged them. She said, "That was very kind of you, Lila, to feed the pigeon. And I'm glad you said sorry, Tom. The pigeon is special and needs some love. Maybe we can come back to the park another day and see if it's still here. Would you like that?" + +Lila and Tom nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We would like that. We love the pigeon." +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big dog with a red collar. The dog looked friendly, but Anna was afraid of dogs. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Ben asked Anna. + +Anna shook her head. "No, I don't like dogs. They are scary and loud." + +Ben shrugged. He wanted to pet the dog, but he did not want to make Anna sad. He was a loyal friend. He took Anna's hand and said, "Okay, let's go to the swings instead." + +The dog followed them to the swings. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. Anna and Ben laughed. The dog was not scary or loud. He was nice and soft. + +"Maybe we can pet the dog now?" Ben asked Anna. + +Anna nodded. She was not afraid of the dog anymore. She stroked his fur and said, "You are a good dog. What is your name?" + +The dog barked. He had a tag on his collar. It said, "Rex. I belong to Mr. Lee. He lives on Maple Street." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They had made a new friend. They learned a new word. The word was "belong". It meant that someone cared for you and you cared for them. + +"Maybe we can visit Rex and Mr. Lee sometime," Ben said. + +Anna agreed. She was happy. She had learned a new word and a new wisdom. The wisdom was, "Don't judge a book by its cover." It meant that you should not be afraid of something or someone just because they look different. You should try to get to know them and see what they are like inside. +Tom and Ann are a husband and wife. They live in a big house with a big garden. They like to grow flowers and vegetables. They are healthy and happy. + +One day, a bad man comes to their house. He has a gun and a mask. He wants to take their money and their things. He knocks on the door and says, "Open up, or I will shoot!" + +Tom and Ann are scared. They do not want to open the door. They look for a way to escape. They see a window in the back of the house. They run to the window and open it. They climb out and run to the garden. + +The bad man hears them and follows them. He runs after them and shouts, "Stop, or I will shoot!" He tries to catch them, but they are too fast. They run to the fence and jump over it. They run to the street and see a police car. They wave and yell, "Help, help, a bad man is chasing us!" + +The police see them and stop the car. They get out and point their guns at the bad man. They say, "Drop your gun, or we will shoot!" The bad man drops his gun and puts his hands up. He is caught and arrested. + +Tom and Ann are safe and happy. They hug and thank the police. They go back to their house and lock the door. They say, "We are lucky to escape. We love each other and our house. We are healthy and happy." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to run and play in the park. One day, they see a big race. Many people are running fast. They have numbers on their shirts. Lily and Ben want to join the race. + +They run after the people. They pass some of them. They feel happy and strong. They see a man with a whistle. He is the judge. He gives medals to the winners. Lily and Ben want a medal too. + +They run to the judge. They say, "Hello, we are in the race. Can we have a medal?" The judge looks at them. He does not hear them. He is deaf. He cannot hear any sound. He does not know they are talking to him. + +Lily and Ben think he is joking. They laugh. They say, "Hey, stop joking. We want a medal. We ran very fast." The judge still does not hear them. He smiles. He thinks they are happy. He gives them a medal. He thinks they are winners. + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They get a medal. They say, "Thank you, judge. You are very nice. But why are you joking?" The judge does not answer. He does not know they are asking him. He waves at them. He thinks they are saying goodbye. + +Lily and Ben wave back. They think he is still joking. They run away. They show their medals to their parents. They say, "We won a race. The judge was joking. He was deaf. He could not hear us. But he gave us a medal. We are very lucky." Their parents hug them. They say, "You are very brave. We are proud of you. But the judge was not joking. He was really deaf. He could not hear you. He gave you a medal by mistake. You should give it back." Lily and Ben are confused. They say, "But we like the medal. Can we keep it?" Their parents say, "No, you cannot. It is not fair. You did not win the race. You should be honest. You should return the medal." Lily and Ben are sad. They say, "OK, we will. But can we joke with the judge?" Their parents say, "Yes, you can. But be kind. He is not joking. He is deaf. He cannot hear you. But he can see you. He can see your smile. He can see your hug. He can see your thank you. That is how you joke with him." Lily and Ben nod. They say, "OK, we understand. We will joke with him. We will be kind. We will be honest. We will return the medal." They run back to the judge. They give him the medal. They smile. They hug him. They say, "Thank you, judge. You are very nice. We are sorry. We did not win the race. We made a mistake. We hope you are not mad. We want to be your friends. Can we joke with you?" The judge does not hear them. He does not know they are saying sorry. He sees them. He sees their smile. He sees their hug. He sees their thank you. He thinks they are happy. He smiles. He hugs them. He thinks they are his friends. He thinks they are joking with him. He is happy. He is not mad. He waves at them. He thinks they are saying goodbye. Lily and Ben wave back. They think he is joking. They are happy. They are not sad. They run away. They say, "We joked with the judge. He is deaf. He is nice. He is our friend. We are honest. We are kind. We are happy." The end. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big swing. Sara wants to try it. She asks Tom to push her. + +"Push me, Tom! Push me high!" Sara says. + +"Okay, Sara. Hold on tight!" Tom says. He pushes Sara on the swing. Sara goes up and down, up and down. She feels the wind in her hair. She laughs and smiles. + +"More, Tom! More!" Sara says. + +"Are you sure, Sara? You look dizzy," Tom says. He sees Sara's face is pale. He thinks she is sick. + +"No, no, I'm fine. Push me more!" Sara says. She does not want to stop. She likes the swing. + +Tom pushes Sara more. Sara goes higher and higher. She feels the sun in her eyes. She closes them. She does not see the tree. + +CRASH! + +Sara hits the tree with her head. She falls off the swing. She does not move. She does not laugh. She does not smile. + +"Sara! Sara!" Tom shouts. He runs to Sara. He sees blood in her hair. He feels scared. He cries. + +"Help! Help! Someone help!" Tom shouts. He does not know what to do. He hopes Sara will wake up. He hopes Sara will return. But Sara does not return. Sara is gone. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Sara found a shiny stone and showed it to Tom. Tom wanted to have it, but Sara said no. They started to fight over the stone. + +"Give it to me!" Tom shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Sara shouted back. + +They pulled and pushed each other, making a lot of noise. They did not see the snake that was hiding under a bush. The snake was ugly and mean. It did not like the noise. It wanted to bite them. + +The snake came out of the bush and slithered towards them. Sara and Tom were too busy fighting to notice. The snake was almost there, when their mom came out of the house. She saw the snake and screamed. + +"Sara! Tom! Watch out! There's a snake!" + +Sara and Tom stopped fighting and looked at the snake. They were very scared. They dropped the stone and ran to their mom. The snake hissed and snapped, but it was too late. Sara and Tom were safe in their mom's arms. + +"Are you okay, my darlings?" their mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, we're okay," Sara and Tom said. + +They hugged their mom and said sorry for fighting. They did not care about the stone anymore. They learned a lesson. They should not fight over silly things. They should remain friends and watch out for each other. And they should stay away from ugly snakes. +Lily likes to help her mom make oat cookies. She gets a big spoon and a small cup. Mom says, "We need to measure the oats, Lily. Can you fill the cup with the spoon?" Lily nods and scoops the oats from the bag. She pours them into the cup until it is full. She gives the cup to mom and says, "Here you go, mom. I measured the oats." + +Mom smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good helper. Now we need to add some butter, sugar, and eggs. Can you help me mix them in the big bowl?" Lily nods again and climbs on a chair. She watches mom put the butter, sugar, and eggs in the bowl. Mom gives her a wooden spoon and says, "Now you can stir them, Lily. Stir them until they are smooth and creamy." Lily stirs the mixture with the spoon. She likes how it looks and smells. + +Mom says, "We are almost done, Lily. Now we need to add the oats and some raisins. Can you help me sprinkle them over the mixture?" Lily nods and takes a handful of oats and raisins. She sprinkles them over the mixture and says, "This looks yummy, mom. Can we eat it now?" Mom says, "Not yet, Lily. We need to bake it first. Can you help me put some spoons of the mixture on the baking sheet?" Lily nods and helps mom put the mixture on the baking sheet. Mom says, "Now we need to put it in the oven for a few minutes. Can you help me set the timer?" Lily nods and pushes the buttons on the timer. She hears it beep and says, "Now we wait, mom." + +Lily and mom wait for the timer to beep again. They smell the oat cookies baking in the oven. They make their mouths water. Lily says, "I can't wait to eat the oat cookies, mom. They smell delicious." Mom says, "Me too, Lily. They are my favorite. But we need to let them cool down first. They are very hot." Lily says, "OK, mom. I will be patient." + +The timer beeps again and mom takes the oat cookies out of the oven. She puts them on a rack to cool down. Lily and mom wait for a few minutes. Then mom says, "They are ready, Lily. Do you want one?" Lily says, "Yes, please, mom. Can I have two?" Mom says, "Sure, Lily. You can have two. You worked hard to make them." She gives Lily two oat cookies and takes one for herself. They bite into the oat cookies and smile. They are soft, chewy, and sweet. They are delicious. Lily says, "Thank you, mom. These are the best oat cookies ever." Mom says, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you." They hug and enjoy their oat cookies. They are happy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to watch films on the big TV. Today, they want to watch a film about a princess and a dragon. They sit on the sofa and hold hands. They are happy. + +But then, Lily's brother Tom comes in. He is big and loud. He says, "I want to watch a film too. Move over, Lily and Sam. I want to sit on the sofa." He pushes Lily and Sam and makes them move. They are sad. + +Lily says, "No, Tom. This is our film. You can watch another film later. Go away." Sam says, "Yeah, Tom. Leave us alone. You are mean." They try to hold hands again, but Tom is in the middle. He is tight and he takes up a lot of space. + +Tom says, "No, I want to watch this film. It looks fun. I like princesses and dragons. Can I join you, Lily and Sam? Please?" He makes a sad face. He wants to be friends with Lily and Sam. + +Lily and Sam look at each other. They think for a moment. Then, they say, "OK, Tom. You can join us. But you have to be nice and quiet. And you have to share the sofa. And you have to say sorry for pushing us." Tom says, "OK, OK. I'm sorry. I'll be nice and quiet. And I'll share the sofa. Thank you, Lily and Sam. You are good friends." He smiles and hugs them. They are happy again. + +They watch the film together. They see the princess and the dragon. They laugh and clap. They have fun. They are friends. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play with cars and dolls. Today is their birthday. Mom and Dad say they can buy a new toy at the store. + +They go to the store with Mom and Dad. They see many toys. They see big cars, soft dolls, noisy drums, and shiny balls. Tom and Jen want different toys. Tom wants a big car. Jen wants a soft doll. + +"Look, Mom, this car is cool!" Tom says. He shows Mom a red car with four wheels and a horn. + +"Look, Dad, this doll is cool!" Jen says. She shows Dad a pink doll with long hair and a dress. + +Mom and Dad smile. They say they can buy both toys. Tom and Jen are happy. They hug Mom and Dad and say thank you. + +They go home with their new toys. They play with them in their room. They share their toys with each other. They have a fun birthday. They love their cool toys. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. The slide is wet and you might slip," mom says. + +Anna and Ben run to the slide. They take turns to go down. Anna goes first. She slides fast and laughs. Ben goes next. He slides faster and louder. They have fun. + +But then, Ben slips. He falls off the slide and lands on the grass. He cries. Anna runs to him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"It hurts. I want a hug," Ben says. + +Anna hugs him. She sees a small cut on his knee. She kisses it. + +"Does it feel better?" Anna asks. + +"A little. But I want magic," Ben says. + +"Magic? What kind of magic?" Anna asks. + +"Magic to make the hurt go away. And magic to make me sleepy. I'm tired," Ben says. + +Anna thinks. She remembers a story mom read to them. It had magic in it. + +"I know some magic. Do you want to hear it?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, please," Ben says. + +Anna whispers in his ear. She says the magic words from the story. + +"Hush, little brother, don't you cry. Mommy and daddy are by your side. Close your eyes and dream of fun. When you wake up, the hurt is gone." + +Ben smiles. He feels sleepy. He closes his eyes. He falls asleep. + +Anna smiles too. She cuddles with him. She feels sleepy too. She closes her eyes. She falls asleep. + +Mom and dad come to them. They see them sleeping on the grass. They see the cut on Ben's knee. They see the hug and the kiss from Anna. They smile. They cover them with a blanket. They sit next to them. They watch them sleep. + +They think they are the best twins in the world. They think they have magic too. The magic of love. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They asked their mom what they could have for lunch. + +Mom said, "I have some potatoes. I can make them into fries or mash them with butter. What do you like more?" + +Lily said, "I like fries. They are crispy and salty. Can I have ketchup too?" + +Ben said, "I like mash. It is soft and creamy. Can I have cheese too?" + +Mom said, "Sure, you can have what you like. But you have to wait a little bit. I need to peel and cut the potatoes first." + +Lily and Ben helped mom peel and cut the potatoes. They put them in a big pot with water and salt. Mom turned on the stove and said, "Now we have to wait for the water to boil. Then we can make the fries and the mash." + +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play. They saw a ball on the floor. They decided to play catch with the ball. They threw the ball to each other. They had fun. + +But they did not see that the ball was going near the stove. The ball hit the pot handle. The pot tipped over. The water spilled out. The potatoes fell out. The stove made a hissing sound. Mom heard the noise. She ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess. She was angry. + +She said, "Lily and Ben, what did you do? You made a big mess. You wasted the potatoes. You could have burned yourselves. You should not play with the ball near the stove. That is very dangerous." + +Lily and Ben were sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not mean to. We were just playing. We did not see the pot. We are hungry. Can we still have lunch?" + +Mom said, "Well, I have some bread and cheese. I can make you a sandwich. But next time, please be careful. And listen to me. I recommend you to play with the ball outside. That is safer and more fun." + +Lily and Ben said, "OK, mom. We will. Thank you for the sandwich. It looks yummy." + +They ate the sandwich. They liked it. But they still wished they had fries and mash. Maybe next time. +Sam and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play outside after dinner. One night, they see a big, round moon in the sky. It is bright and shiny. + +"Look, Mia, the moon is so big!" Sam says. + +"Yes, Sam, it is. Do you think it is hungry?" Mia asks. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He remembers that mama sometimes says he is hungry as a wolf. He wonders if the moon is like a wolf. + +"Maybe it is, Mia. Maybe it eats stars for dinner," Sam says. + +Mia nods. She likes stars. They are sparkly and pretty. She wonders if the moon likes them too. + +"Can we give the moon some stars, Sam?" Mia asks. + +Sam smiles. He has an idea. He runs inside and gets two flashlights. He gives one to Mia and keeps one for himself. He tells Mia to follow him. + +They go back outside and point their flashlights at the sky. They move them around and make shapes with the light. + +"Look, Mia, we are making stars for the moon!" Sam says. + +Mia giggles. She sees the light shapes on the sky. She makes a heart, a flower, and a butterfly. + +"Look, Sam, we are making the moon happy!" Mia says. + +They play with their flashlights until mama calls them inside. They say goodnight to the moon and thank it for being so big and bright. They hope the moon is not hungry anymore. They go inside and get ready for bed. They dream of stars and moons and wolves. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, but their favorite was the rhinoceros. The rhinoceros had a big horn on his nose and thick skin. He was eating grass and leaves. + +"Can we touch him, mom?" Anna asked. + +"No, sweetie, he is too big and strong. We have to stay behind the fence," mom said. + +"But he looks so nice and friendly," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and said, "Maybe he is, but he is also very powerful. He can run fast and push hard. He might hurt you by accident if you get too close." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood. They watched the rhinoceros from a safe distance. They saw him rub his horn on a tree. He was scratching an itch. + +"Look, he is rubbing his horn," Anna said. + +"Maybe he likes to rub it. Maybe it makes him happy," Ben said. + +They saw another rhinoceros come near. He was smaller than the first one. He rubbed his horn on the big one's horn. They were saying hello. + +"Look, they are rubbing horns," Ben said. + +"Maybe they are friends. Maybe they like each other," Anna said. + +Mom said, "Yes, they are friends. They are a family. The big one is the daddy and the small one is the baby. They rub horns to show love and care." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They liked the rhinoceros family. They thought they were cute and gentle. They wanted to rub horns with them too, but they knew they couldn't. They waved at them instead. The rhinoceros family waved back with their ears. They were happy to see Anna and Ben. They were happy to be at the zoo. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But their favorite thing is their big bed. They can jump on it, hide under it, and pretend it is a ship or a castle. + +One day, they play too hard on the bed. They hear a loud rip. They look and see a big hole in the sheet. They are scared. They know Mom will be angry. They try to hide the hole with a pillow. But it does not work. + +They hear Mom coming. They think fast. They grab some tape and scissors. They try to repair the sheet. They cut some tape and stick it on the hole. They hope Mom will not see it. + +Mom comes in. She smiles and says, "Hello, my sweeties. What are you doing?" She sees the tape on the sheet. She frowns and says, "What is this? Did you tear the sheet?" + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Yes, Mom. We are sorry. We played too hard. We tried to repair it. But it was hard. We did not know how." + +Mom sighs and says, "I appreciate that you tried to fix it. But tape is not good for sheets. It will not last. And it will hurt the fabric. Next time, please be more careful with your things. And if you break something, tell me. I can help you repair it. Or we can buy a new one." + +Tom and Anna nod and say, "OK, Mom. We are sorry. We love you." They hug Mom and say, "Can we still play on the bed?" + +Mom laughs and says, "Yes, you can. But gently. And no more jumping. OK?" + +Tom and Anna say, "OK, Mom. Thank you." They kiss Mom and go back to their bed. They play softly and happily. They are glad Mom is not angry. They are glad they have a big bed. And they are glad they have each other. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. One day, Mom says, "It is time to feed Spot. Who wants to help me?" Anna and Ben both say, "Me! Me!" They run to the kitchen and grab Spot's bowl and food. + +But then they start to fight. Anna wants to use the purple bowl, because purple is her favorite color. Ben wants to use the green bowl, because green is his favorite color. They pull and tug on the bowls and say, "No, mine! No, mine!" + +Spot barks and jumps. He is hungry and wants his food. Mom sees the twins fighting and says, "Stop! You are being silly. Spot does not care what color his bowl is. He just wants to eat. Why don't you share the bowls and take turns to feed him?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other and feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Spot. Sorry, twin." They hug and smile. They decide to use both bowls and feed Spot together. They pour some food in the purple bowl and some food in the green bowl. They put the bowls on the floor and call Spot. + +Spot runs to the bowls and sniffs. He sees two bowls of food and wags his tail. He licks Anna and Ben and says, "Woof! Woof!" He is happy and thankful. He eats from both bowls and makes funny noises. Anna and Ben laugh and clap. They say, "Good boy, Spot! You are so funny and cute. We love you." Mom hugs them and says, "I love you too. You are good twins. You learned to share and be kind." They all have a happy time. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their bedroom. They have many toys and books. They also have a big bed with a blue cover. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with their dolls. Anna makes her doll say, "Hello, I am Anna. I like to sing and dance." Ben makes his doll say, "Hello, I am Ben. I like to run and jump." They laugh and have fun. + +Then, Anna has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's play a game. I will say something and you repeat it. Then you say something and I repeat it. OK?" Ben nods and says, "OK." + +Anna starts the game. She says, "The sky is blue." Ben repeats, "The sky is blue." Ben says, "The grass is green." Anna repeats, "The grass is green." They take turns saying and repeating different things. + +But then, Anna says something that Ben does not like. She says, "Ben is a baby." Ben does not repeat it. He says, "No, I am not a baby. You are a baby." Anna does not repeat it. She says, "No, I am not a baby. You are a baby." They start to argue and shout. + +Their mom hears them and comes to their bedroom. She sees them fighting and says, "Stop it, Anna and Ben. Why are you yelling at each other?" Anna and Ben stop and look at their mom. They say, "We were playing a game, but then she/he said I am a baby." + +Their mom says, "That is not a nice thing to say. You are not babies. You are big kids. You should say sorry and hug each other." Anna and Ben feel sorry and hug each other. They say, "Sorry, Anna/Ben. I love you." Their mom smiles and says, "That's better. Now, let's go to the kitchen and have some cookies." Anna and Ben say, "Yay, cookies!" They hold their mom's hand and go to the kitchen. They leave their dolls on the bed. The dolls are quiet and still. They have a tight hug. They are happy. +Lily was hungry. She wanted a banana. She saw a banana on the table. But the table was too high. She could not reach the banana. She felt helpless. + +She saw her brother Max. He was tall. He could reach the banana. She asked him, "Max, can you give me the banana, please?" + +Max looked at her. He smiled. He said, "No, I want the banana. It is mine. You can not have it." + +Lily was sad. She cried. She said, "That is not fair. You are mean. I am hungry. Please share the banana with me." + +Max did not care. He said, "No, I will not share. I will use the banana to make a phone. Hello, hello, is this the zoo? I want to talk to the monkeys." + +He put the banana to his ear. He made monkey noises. He laughed. + +Lily was angry. She saw a pillow. She picked up the pillow. She threw the pillow at Max. The pillow hit Max. The banana fell from his hand. Lily ran to the banana. She grabbed the banana. She peeled the banana. She ate the banana. She said, "Yum, yum, this is a good banana. Thank you, pillow." + +Max was surprised. He said, "Hey, that is not fair. You took my banana. You are mean. Give it back to me." + +Lily did not listen. She said, "No, I will not give it back. You did not share. You were mean. You can not use the banana as a phone. That is silly. Bananas are for eating, not for talking." + +She finished the banana. She threw the peel on the floor. She said, "Bye, bye, banana. You were delicious." + +She walked away. She was happy. + +Max was sad. He looked at the peel. He felt helpless. He said, "Oh, no. Now I have no banana. And no phone. And no pillow. What will I do?" +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big bird in the sky. The bird has red and yellow feathers. It is very pretty. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Anna says. "It can fly high and fast. I wish I could fly too." + +"Me too," Ben says. "But we have no wings. We have arms and legs. We can run and jump, but not fly." + +They run and jump on the grass. They pretend they are birds. They flap their arms and make bird sounds. They have fun. + +But then, Ben trips on a rock. He falls and hurts his knee. He cries. His knee is bleeding. Anna runs to him. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Anna asks. She is worried. She hugs him. + +"No, it hurts," Ben says. He points to his knee. "It is red and wet. What is it?" + +Anna does not know. She has never seen blood before. It is unknown to her. She is scared. + +"Help, help!" she shouts. "Ben is hurt. He has something unknown on his knee. We need help!" + +A lady hears them. She is walking her dog. She comes to them. She sees Ben's knee. She knows what it is. + +"Don't worry, kids," she says. "It is blood. It is normal when you get a cut. It will stop soon. I have a band-aid. I can help you." + +She takes out a band-aid from her bag. She cleans Ben's knee with a tissue. She puts the band-aid on it. She smiles. + +"There, all better," she says. "The band-aid will protect your knee. It will heal soon. You are brave." + +Ben stops crying. He looks at his knee. He sees the band-aid. It has a picture of a bird on it. He smiles. + +"Thank you, lady," he says. "You are nice. I like the band-aid. It has a bird. I like birds. They can fly." + +"You're welcome, Ben," the lady says. "I like birds too. They are beautiful. Maybe one day, you can fly too. In your dreams." + +Anna and Ben thank the lady. They hug her. They hug each other. They are happy. They go back to playing. They still pretend they are birds. They still flap their arms and make bird sounds. They still have fun. +Tim and Lily are playing in the living room. They see a big frame on the wall. It has a picture of a man with a hairy face. Tim thinks the man looks funny. He wants to poke his nose. + +"Look, Lily, a hairy man!" Tim says. He points to the frame. + +Lily looks at the frame. She does not like the hairy man. She thinks he looks scary. She shakes her head. + +"No, Tim, don't poke him!" Lily says. She grabs Tim's hand. + +But Tim is curious. He pulls his hand away. He runs to the frame. He reaches up and pokes the hairy man's nose. + +Suddenly, the frame falls down. It makes a loud noise. Tim and Lily are scared. They scream. + +"Tim! Lily! What are you doing?" Mommy comes into the room. She sees the frame on the floor. She sees the picture of the hairy man. She is angry. + +"Tim, Lily, you are naughty!" Mommy says. She picks up the frame. She puts it back on the wall. She looks at Tim and Lily. They are sorry. + +"Sorry, Mommy," Tim and Lily say. They hug Mommy. + +Mommy hugs them back. She is not angry anymore. She is glad they are not hurt. + +"Next time, don't poke the frame, okay?" Mommy says. She smiles. + +"Okay, Mommy," Tim and Lily say. They nod. + +They go back to playing. They do not poke the frame anymore. They find other things to poke. +Anna likes to teach her doll how to smile. She says, "Doll, you have to show your teeth and make your eyes happy. Like this!" She smiles big and wide at her doll. She thinks her doll is a good learner. + +But one day, Anna's brother Ben comes into her room. He sees Anna and her doll. He says, "What are you doing? That's silly. Dolls can't smile. They are just toys. You are wasting your time." He laughs and grabs the doll from Anna. + +Anna feels sad and angry. She says, "Ben, give me back my doll! You are rude. You don't say nice things. You don't know how to smile. You make me and my doll unhappy." She tries to get her doll back from Ben. + +Ben is stronger than Anna. He holds the doll high and says, "No, I won't. This doll is mine now. You can't have it. You are a baby. You play with baby things. I play with cool things." He runs out of the room with the doll. + +Anna cries and runs after Ben. She wants her doll back. She loves her doll. She wants to teach her doll more things. She hopes her doll is not scared of Ben. She hopes her doll can still smile. +Lily was a brave girl who liked to dress up as a princess. She had a pink dress, a shiny crown and a magic wand. She liked to pretend that she was the ruler of a big castle and that she could do anything she wanted. + +One day, she saw a big dog outside her house. The dog was barking and growling and looked very scary. Lily wanted to play with the dog, but she was afraid that he might bite her. She ran inside and told her mom. + +"Mom, there is a big dog outside. He is very loud and mean. I want to play with him, but I am scared." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Lily, you are a brave girl. You can dress up as a princess, but you can also be kind and gentle. Maybe the dog is not mean, maybe he is just lonely and wants a friend. Why don't you try to give him some food and water and talk to him nicely?" + +Lily thought about what her mom said. She decided to try to befriend the dog. She put on her pink dress, her shiny crown and her magic wand. She took a bowl of food and a bottle of water and went outside. She walked slowly and calmly towards the dog. She said, "Hello, dog. My name is Lily. I am a princess. Do you want some food and water? You look hungry and thirsty." + +The dog stopped barking and growling. He looked at Lily with curiosity and wagged his tail. He sniffed the food and water and ate and drank happily. He licked Lily's hand and nuzzled her dress. He was very friendly and gentle. Lily smiled and petted him. She said, "You are a good dog. Do you want to play with me? You can be my prince." + +The dog barked happily and followed Lily to her house. They played together and had fun. Lily's mom was proud of her. She said, "Lily, you are a very brave and kind girl. You made a new friend today. You learned that you should not judge someone by their appearance, but by their heart. You are a true princess." + +Lily hugged her mom and the dog. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love my new friend. He is a true prince." +Sam likes to jog with his dad. They jog in the park and see many things. They see dogs, birds, flowers and trees. Sam likes to jog fast and feel the wind on his face. + +One day, Sam and his dad jog near a pond. Sam sees a duck and wants to say hello. He runs to the duck, but he is careless. He does not look where he is going. He trips on a rock and falls into the water. Splash! + +Sam is wet and cold. He cries and calls for his dad. His dad runs to him and helps him out of the pond. He hugs him and says, "It's okay, Sam. You are brave and strong. But you have to be careful when you jog. You have to watch your steps and stay away from the water." + +Sam nods and says, "I'm sorry, dad. I was too quick and wanted to see the duck. I will be careful next time." His dad smiles and says, "I love you, Sam. Let's go home and get dry." They jog back to the car, holding hands. Sam still likes to jog, but he learns to be more careful. +Lily and Ben were eager to see the horse at the farm. They liked the horse very much. He was big and brown and had a soft mane. They wanted to feed him some carrots and apples. + +"Can we go see the horse, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, but be careful. The horse is very strong and heavy. He can weigh as much as a car!" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the fence where the horse was. They held out their hands with the carrots and apples. The horse came closer and sniffed them. He seemed friendly. + +"Hello, horse! We have some treats for you!" Ben said. + +The horse opened his mouth and took a bite of the carrot. He chewed and swallowed. Then he looked at Ben's hand again. He saw the apple. He wanted the apple too. He did not wait for Ben to give it to him. He bit Ben's hand hard. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben screamed. He dropped the apple and pulled his hand back. It was bleeding and hurting. + +Mom heard Ben's scream and ran to him. She saw the horse and the apple on the ground. She saw Ben's hand and his tears. + +"Oh no! Ben, are you okay? Let me see your hand!" Mom said. + +She wrapped Ben's hand with a cloth and hugged him. She was angry and scared. + +"Bad horse! Bad horse! You hurt my son! Go away!" Mom shouted at the horse. + +The horse was confused and scared too. He did not mean to hurt Ben. He just wanted the apple. He ran away from the fence and hid behind a tree. + +Lily was sad and scared too. She did not like the horse anymore. She did not want to feed him or pet him. She wanted to go home. + +"Mom, can we go home now?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, sweetie. We need to take Ben to the doctor. He needs a bandage and some medicine. Come on, let's go." Mom said. + +She took Lily and Ben to the car and drove away. They left the farm and the horse behind. They did not come back. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play soccer. They had a big orange ball that they kicked in the yard. They always played together and shared the ball. + +One day, they had a fight. Ben wanted to kick the ball hard and far, but Lily wanted to kick it softly and close. They both pulled the ball and shouted. + +"Let go of the ball! It's mine!" Ben said. + +"No, it's mine! You are too rough!" Lily said. + +They pulled so hard that the ball popped. The air came out and the ball became flat. Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They separated and went to different corners of the yard. + +Mom came out and saw the flat ball and the unhappy twins. She asked them what happened. Ben and Lily told her their story. Mom shook her head and said: + +"You both love soccer, but you have different goals. You need to respect each other and compromise. Sometimes you can kick the ball hard and far, and sometimes you can kick it softly and close. But you should always play together and share the ball. That's what friends do." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for their fight. They hugged each other and said: + +"We're sorry, Mom. We're sorry, twin. We will play together and share the ball. We are friends." + +Mom smiled and gave them a new orange ball. She said: + +"That's good, twins. I'm proud of you. Now go and have fun, but be careful not to pop the ball again." + +Ben and Lily thanked Mom and ran to the yard. They kicked the new ball and laughed. They played together and shared the ball. They were happy. +One day, a fox was very hungry. He wanted to find some food. He saw a big farm with many animals. He thought, "Maybe I can catch a chicken or a duck for my lunch." + +He sneaked into the farm and looked around. He saw a hen house with many chickens. He licked his lips and moved closer. But he did not see the farmer's dog, who was sleeping near the door. + +The dog woke up and smelled the fox. He barked loudly and ran after the fox. The fox was scared and ran away. He thought, "This is too difficult. I need to find another place to eat." + +He ran and ran until he came to a forest. He looked around and saw a big tree with a hole. He thought, "Maybe I can find some eggs or a bird in there." + +He climbed the tree and peeked into the hole. He saw a big owl, who was awake and angry. The owl hooted and scratched the fox. The fox was hurt and fell down. He thought, "This is also too difficult. I need to find something else to eat." + +He limped and limped until he came to a river. He looked around and saw a fish swimming in the water. He thought, "Maybe I can catch a fish for my dinner." + +He jumped into the river and tried to catch the fish. But the fish was fast and slippery. The fox could not catch the fish. He was wet and cold and hungry. He thought, "This is the most difficult of all. I give up." + +He crawled out of the river and lay down on the grass. He closed his eyes and sighed. He heard a voice saying, "Hello, Mr. Fox. Are you looking for something to eat?" + +He opened his eyes and saw a rabbit, who was smiling and holding a carrot. The fox was surprised and happy. He thought, "Maybe this is my lucky day." + +He said, "Yes, I am. And you look very tasty." + +He jumped at the rabbit, who was ready and smart. The rabbit dodged and ran away. He said, "Sorry, Mr. Fox. You have to try harder than that." + +The fox chased the rabbit, who was faster and cleverer. The fox could not catch the rabbit. He was tired and sad and hungry. He thought, "This is the most difficult thing ever. I wish I had stayed at home." + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and catch each other. Sometimes they would fall and laugh. They were happy. + +One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was black and had a long tail. The dog was barking and running. Tom and Lily wanted to play with the dog. They ran after the dog and called, "Come here, doggy! We want to catch you!" + +But the dog did not want to play. The dog was scared and angry. The dog turned around and growled. The dog showed its teeth and bit Tom's leg. Tom screamed and fell. Lily was shocked and ran to Tom. She tried to help him and said, "Don't cry, Tom. I am here. You will be okay." + +But Tom was not okay. His leg was bleeding and hurting. He cried louder and louder. Lily was scared and sad. She did not know what to do. She looked for help, but no one was there. The dog had run away. Tom and Lily were alone. + +They waited and waited, but no one came. They were cold and hungry and thirsty. They wished someone would find them and take them home. They wished someone would be compassionate and care for them. But no one did. They were forgotten. They died. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to polish the shiny pots and pans with a soft cloth. She liked to smell the yummy food that her mom cooked. She liked to taste the sweet and sour things that her mom gave her. + +One day, her mom asked her to help with a new dish. She said it was called onion soup. Lily had never heard of onion soup before. She wondered what it was like. Her mom gave her a big, round onion and a knife. She told her to peel off the brown skin and chop the onion into small pieces. + +Lily thought the onion was pretty. It had many layers of white and purple. She started to peel off the skin. But as she did, she felt something sting her eyes. She blinked and rubbed them, but it only made it worse. She started to cry. The onion was making her cry! + +Her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily holding the onion and the knife, with tears running down her face. She hugged her and said, "Oh, sweetie, I'm sorry. I forgot to tell you. Onions have a strong smell that can make your eyes water. It's not your fault. It's just how they are. Here, let me finish the onion for you. You can polish the bowls instead." + +Lily nodded and wiped her eyes. She gave the onion and the knife to her mom and took the cloth. She polished the bowls until they sparkled. She felt better. She hoped the onion soup would taste good. She hoped it would not make her cry again. +Lila was a bird who loved to soar in the sky. She felt free and happy when she flew high and fast. She liked to see the images of the trees, the clouds, and the sun. She did not want to stay in the nest with her mother and father. She wanted to be independent and explore the world. + +One day, she saw a big and shiny image in the sky. It looked like a bird, but bigger and louder. She wanted to see it closer. She flew away from her parents and followed the image. She did not listen to their calls and warnings. + +She got closer and closer to the image. She realized it was not a bird, but a metal thing with wings. It made a loud noise and a strong wind. She was scared and tried to turn back. But the wind pushed her down and she fell to the ground. She hurt her wing and could not fly. + +She cried and cried. She wished she had listened to her parents. She wished she had stayed with them. She was alone and in pain. + +Then, she heard a familiar voice. It was her mother. She had seen her fall and came to help her. She hugged her and said, "Don't worry, my little bird. I'm here for you. You will be okay. I love you." + +Lila felt happy and safe. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was foolish and curious. I wanted to be independent and see the world. But I did not know the dangers. I should have listened to you and Dad. I love you too." + +Her mother smiled and said, "It's okay, Lila. I understand. You are brave and adventurous. But you also need to be careful and wise. You can be independent and explore the world, but you also need to respect and trust your parents. They know what is best for you and they will always protect you." + +Lila learned her lesson. She thanked her mother and apologized to her father. She promised to be more obedient and grateful. She still loved to soar in the sky, but she never flew away from her parents again. She realized that being independent does not mean being alone. It means being responsible and loving. +Sara and Tom like to play catch with their ball. The ball is smooth and red. They throw the ball to each other and catch it with their hands. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, they play catch in the park. The park is big and green. There are many trees and flowers. There are also many people and animals. Sara and Tom have to be careful not to hit anyone with their ball. + +They see a big pond in the park. The pond has water and ducks. The ducks swim and quack. Sara and Tom think the ducks are cute. They want to play catch near the pond. + +They go to the pond and throw the ball to each other. They are not quiet. They shout and giggle. The ducks hear them and get scared. They flap their wings and fly away. + +Sara and Tom do not see the ducks. They only see the ball. They want to catch the ball. Tom throws the ball to Sara. Sara runs to catch the ball. She does not look where she is going. She trips and falls into the pond. + +The pond is deep and cold. Sara cannot swim. She screams and splashes. Tom sees Sara in the pond. He is scared and cries. He does not know what to do. + +No one hears Sara and Tom. No one helps them. Sara and Tom are in trouble. The ball floats on the water. The ball is smooth and red. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at the gym. The gym has many toys and mats and balls. Anna and Ben have fun jumping and rolling and throwing. + +One day, they see a new toy at the gym. It is a big glass ball. It is shiny and pretty. Anna and Ben want to play with it. They run to the ball and try to pick it up. + +But the ball is very heavy and fragile. It slips from their hands and falls to the floor. It breaks into many pieces. Anna and Ben hear a loud noise. They see the glass everywhere. They are scared. + +They panic. They think they are in trouble. They look for a place to hide. They see a big box in the corner. They run to the box and get inside. They close the lid. + +"Shh, don't make any sound," Anna whispers to Ben. + +"OK, OK, I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Ben whispers back. + +They hope no one will find them. They hope no one will be angry. They hope the glass ball was not important. They hope they can still be friends. They hug each other and wait. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for rocks and sticks and leaves. They found a big rock that was very old and had many strips on it. Lila said, "This rock is ancient. It has stories to tell." + +Ben wanted to see the rock. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. He pushed it, but it did not move. He kicked it, but it hurt his foot. He said, "This rock is boring. It has nothing to do." + +Lila was angry. She said, "This rock is not boring. It is special. It has patterns and colors and shapes. It can rock if you sit on it and swing." She climbed on the rock and showed Ben how to rock. + +Ben was curious. He said, "Can I try?" He climbed on the rock with Lila and they rocked together. They felt the rock move and sway. They saw the strips change and shine. They heard the rock whisper and sing. + +They smiled and said, "This rock is fun. It has secrets to share." They rocked on the ancient rock until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the rock and thanked it for the adventure. They promised to come back and rock again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a ball. They were having fun, but they also wanted to play with each other's toys. + +"Can I have your doll, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your ball." + +"But I want to play with the doll too," Ben said. "It has pretty hair and a dress." + +Lily did not want to share. She hugged her doll and turned away from Ben. Ben felt angry and sad. He looked around and saw a roll of tape on the table. He had an idea. + +He took the tape and ran to Lily. He tried to tape her doll's mouth and eyes. He thought it would be funny. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily cried. "You're hurting my doll!" + +She tried to pull the tape off, but it was sticky and hard. She felt scared and mad. She kicked Ben in the leg. + +"Ow!" Ben yelled. "That hurt!" + +He dropped the tape and the doll. He held his leg and cried. Lily picked up her doll and checked if it was okay. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Ben crying and Lily holding her doll. She saw the tape on the floor and on the doll's face. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. They wished they had played nicely. +Ben and Lily are brother and sister. They like to watch television together. They have a big television in the living room. Sometimes they watch cartoons, sometimes they watch animals. + +One day, they are watching a show about friendly dogs. The dogs are playing, barking and wagging their tails. Ben and Lily laugh and clap their hands. They love dogs. + +"Can we have a dog, please?" Ben asks his mom, who is sitting on the couch with them. + +"Maybe someday, honey. But dogs need a lot of care and space. We live in a small apartment, remember?" Mom says. + +Ben and Lily look sad. They want a dog so much. + +Suddenly, the television makes a loud noise and goes black. The show is gone. Ben and Lily gasp. + +"What happened?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe the television is broken." Ben says. + +They try to turn it on and off, but nothing happens. They look at mom, who is frowning. + +"I think we have a power outage. The lights are off too. Don't worry, it will come back soon." Mom says. + +Ben and Lily sigh. They are bored without the television. They don't know what to do. + +"Hey, I have an idea. Why don't we pretend we are dogs?" Ben says. + +Lily smiles. She likes to pretend. + +"Okay, let's do it. Woof, woof!" Lily says. + +They get down on the floor and start to crawl, bark and wag their imaginary tails. They chase each other, lick each other and roll over. They have fun. + +Mom watches them and smiles. She thinks they are very cute and creative. + +"Look at you, my little puppies. You don't need a television to have fun. You have each other." Mom says. + +Ben and Lily look at mom and wag their tails. They are happy. They love mom. And they love being dogs. +One day, Tom saw a green mouse in his room. He was very surprised, because he had never seen a green mouse before. He wondered if it was a toy or a real mouse. He wanted to play with it, but he was also a little scared. + +He decided to get closer to the green mouse and see what it would do. He crawled on the floor and reached out his hand. The green mouse saw him and ran away. Tom followed it and tried to catch it. He thought it was a fun game. + +The green mouse ran under the bed and hid. Tom looked under the bed and saw a lot of things. He saw his shoes, his books, his toys, and his blanket. He also saw the green mouse, but it was not a mouse at all. It was a sock! + +Tom recognized the sock. It was his sock that he had lost a few days ago. He had painted it green with his crayons, because green was his favorite color. He had forgotten where he had put it, and now he had found it again. + +Tom was happy that he had found his sock, but he was also a little sad that he had not found a green mouse. He picked up the sock and put it on his foot. He decided to pretend that it was a green mouse and make it talk. He said, "Hello, I am a green mouse. Do you want to be my friend?" He smiled and answered, "Yes, I do. You are a very nice green mouse. Let's play together." He hugged the sock and went to look for more things to play with. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go first. She runs to the slide and grabs the ladder. Max is angry. He wants to go first too. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Max shouts. "Let me go first!" + +"No, I was here first!" Lily says. "You are too slow!" + +Max is chubby and not very fast. He tries to catch Lily, but she is already at the top of the slide. She smiles and slides down. Max is sad. He feels left out. + +Lily sees Max's face. She feels sorry for him. She knows he is her friend. She has an idea. She runs to Max and gives him a hug. + +"Sorry, Max. I was mean to you. Do you want to play with me?" she asks. + +Max nods. He feels happy again. He gives Lily a hug back. + +"Okay, Lily. Let's play together. But can I go first this time?" he asks. + +Lily nods. She lets Max go first. They take turns on the slide. They have fun. They complete their task of playing in the park. They are good friends. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a big rock that they use as a toy. They pretend it is a car, a boat, or a castle. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He is bigger than them and he has a bike. He rides his bike very fast and he makes loud noises. He sees Tim and Kim and their rock. He stops his bike and says, "Hey, what is that? Can I have it?" + +Tim and Kim are scared. They hug their rock and say, "No, this is our rock. We found it. It is our toy. Go away!" + +The new boy laughs. He says, "Your rock is silly. It is not a toy. It is just a rock. My bike is better. It is fast and shiny. I am successful. You are not. Give me your rock or I will take it." + +Tim and Kim are worried. They do not want to lose their rock. They do not want to fight. They do not know what to do. They look around and they see a lady. She is sitting on a bench and she is reading a book. She has a kind face and a big hat. They run to her and say, "Help, help! That boy wants our rock. He is mean. He is scary. Please help us!" + +The lady looks up and sees Tim and Kim and their rock. She sees the new boy and his bike. She smiles and says, "Don't worry, children. I will help you. Come here and sit with me. Let me see your rock. It is a very nice rock. It is smooth and round and heavy. You can do many things with it. It is a good toy. You are very clever to find it and to use it." + +She turns to the new boy and says, "And you, young man. Why are you bothering these children? Why do you want their rock? Don't you have enough toys? Don't you know how to share and be kind? Being successful is not about having the best things or being the strongest. It is about being happy and making others happy. It is about being respectful and generous. It is about being a good friend. Do you want to be a good friend?" + +The new boy is quiet. He looks at his bike and he looks at the rock. He looks at the lady and he looks at Tim and Kim. He feels ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry. I was rude. I don't need your rock. You can keep it. It is your toy. Can I play with you? Can we be friends?" + +Tim and Kim are surprised. They look at the lady and she nods. They look at the new boy and they smile. They say, "Okay. You can play with us. You can use our rock. We can share. We can be friends." + +The new boy smiles. He parks his bike and he joins Tim and Kim. They play with the rock and they have fun. They pretend it is a car, a boat, or a castle. They laugh and they talk. They are happy. They are successful. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to look at the flowers. The flowers were colorful. They had many colors: red, yellow, blue, pink and more. + +One day, Tom and Lily saw a new flower. It was big and white. It had a black spot in the middle. It looked like an eye. Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to touch the flower. + +"Can we touch it?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it is not nice to touch the flower. Maybe it will hurt." + +Tom did not listen. He reached out his hand and touched the flower. The flower was soft and smooth. But then, something bad happened. The flower closed its petals and trapped Tom's hand. Tom felt a sting. He cried out loud. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow! It hurts! It hurts!" Tom shouted. + +Lily was scared. She ran to Tom and tried to help him. She pulled the flower and freed Tom's hand. Tom's hand was red and swollen. He had a scratch. Lily hugged Tom and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry you got hurt. Are you okay?" Lily said. + +Tom was in pain. He was also sad. He said sorry too. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. You were right. It was not nice to touch the flower. I was wrong. I should have remembered to be careful and respectful." Tom said. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They learned to remember to be careful and respectful of nature. They learned that not all flowers are nice to touch. They learned that some flowers are colorful, but some flowers are dangerous. They learned to be good friends and help each other. They went home and told their moms what happened. Their moms gave them hugs and kisses and bandages. They told them they were proud of them for being brave and honest. They told them they loved them very much. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big black dog. The dog is cool. He has a shiny coat and a long tail. + +"Hi, dog!" Lily says. "Can we play with you?" + +The dog wags his tail. He likes Lily and Tom. He runs to them and licks their faces. + +"Wow, you are so friendly!" Tom says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks. He does not talk like Lily and Tom. But he tries to tell them his name. + +"Ruff, ruff, ruff!" he says. + +"Ruff? Is that your name?" Lily asks. + +The dog nods. He is happy that Lily and Tom understand him. + +"Ruff, you are a good dog!" Tom says. "We want to be your friends!" + +Lily and Tom play with Ruff. They throw a ball and he fetches it. They rub his belly and he rolls over. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He shouts at Lily and Tom. + +"Hey, you kids! Get away from my dog!" he says. "He is not for you to play with!" + +Lily and Tom are scared. They do not know the man. They do not know why he is angry. + +"But, sir, we are just playing with Ruff!" Lily says. "He is cool and friendly!" + +The man does not listen. He grabs Ruff by the collar and pulls him away. + +"Ruff is not his name! His name is Shadow! And he is not cool and friendly! He is fierce and loyal! He is my guard dog! He does not like strangers!" he says. + +He drags Ruff to his car. Ruff looks sad. He does not want to leave Lily and Tom. He whines and tries to break free. + +"Bye, Ruff! We will miss you!" Lily and Tom say. They wave to Ruff. + +Ruff barks. He says goodbye to Lily and Tom. He hopes to see them again. + +Lily and Tom walk home. They are sad too. They liked Ruff. They wish the man was nicer. + +"Maybe the man does not have any friends," Lily says. "Maybe that is why he is angry and lonely." + +"Maybe," Tom says. "But that is not a good reason to be mean to others." + +Lily and Tom hug each other. They are glad they have each other. They are glad they are kind and friendly. + +They learn a lesson. They learn that being cool is not enough. Being good is more important. They learn that talking is not the only way to communicate. Being loving is more powerful. They learn that black is not a bad color. It is a beautiful color. +Sara and Ben were going to the mall with Mom. They liked the mall because it had many toys and books and games. Mom said they could hop on the bus and go to the mall after lunch. Sara and Ben were very happy. + +They ate their lunch quickly and put on their coats and shoes. Mom took their hands and they walked to the bus stop. The bus came soon and they got on. Sara and Ben looked out the window and saw many cars and people and shops. They asked Mom when they would get to the mall. Mom said it would not be long. + +The bus stopped at the mall and they got off. Sara and Ben saw a big sign that said "Welcome to the Mall". They followed Mom inside. The mall was very big and bright and noisy. There were many stores and people and things to see. Sara and Ben wanted to go to the toy store first. Mom said they could, but they had to stay close to her and not run away. + +They went to the toy store and saw many toys. There were dolls and cars and trains and blocks and puzzles and stuffed animals. Sara and Ben wanted to play with everything. They picked up some toys and showed them to Mom. Mom said they could choose one toy each, but they had to think carefully and not change their minds. + +Sara and Ben thought hard. They looked at all the toys and tried to decide which one they liked best. Sara saw a pink bunny that was very soft and fluffy. She hugged it and said "I want this one, Mom". Mom said "OK, Sara, that's a nice bunny". Ben saw a green frog that could hop and make noises. He pressed a button and the frog hopped and croaked. He said "I want this one, Mom". Mom said "OK, Ben, that's a funny frog". + +They took their toys to the counter and Mom paid for them. Sara and Ben thanked Mom and said they loved their toys. They hugged their bunny and frog and smiled. Mom said they could go to the book store next, but they had to be quiet and not disturb the other people. + +They went to the book store and saw many books. There were books with pictures and words and stories and songs. Sara and Ben liked books. They wanted to look at some books and read them. Mom said they could, but they had to be careful and not tear the pages. + +They found some books that they liked and sat on the floor. Sara opened a book that had a story about a princess and a dragon. Ben opened a book that had a story about a pirate and a treasure. They looked at the pictures and tried to read the words. They liked the stories and wanted to know what happened next. + +But they did not notice that they were getting sleepy. They had played a lot and seen a lot and it was getting late. Their eyes started to close and their heads started to nod. They fell asleep on the floor with their books and their toys. + +Mom came back and saw them sleeping. She smiled and said "Oh, my sleepy children". She picked them up and carried them to the bus. She put them on the seats and wrapped them in their coats. She said "We had a fun day at the mall, but now it's time to go home and rest". Sara and Ben did not hear her. They slept all the way home, dreaming of bunnies and frogs and princesses and pirates. +Lila was a modern mouse who liked to travel. She had a small backpack with her cheese, water and map. She wanted to see new places and meet new friends. + +One day, she found a big bus that was going to the city. She sneaked inside and hid under a seat. She was very excited and curious. She looked out the window and saw tall buildings, bright lights and many people. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" she said to herself. + +She heard a voice next to her. It was another mouse who was also hiding under the seat. + +"Hi, I'm Milo. Where are you going?" he asked. + +"Hi, I'm Lila. I'm traveling to the city. I want to explore and have fun. What about you?" she answered. + +"I'm traveling to the city too. I live there with my family. It's a big and busy place, but there are also many nice things to see and do. Do you want to come with me?" he offered. + +Lila smiled and nodded. She was happy to have a new friend. She and Milo got off the bus and started their adventure in the city. They saw a park, a museum, a market and a bridge. They shared their cheese, water and stories. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. + +Lila was a modern mouse who liked to travel. And she was also a lucky mouse who found a friend. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play together. One day, they wanted to decorate their room. They had some paper, crayons, stickers and glue. + +"Let's make some pretty pictures for the wall," Anna said. + +"OK, I want to draw a car," Ben said. + +They sat on the floor and started to draw and color. Anna made a flower, a butterfly and a rainbow. Ben made a car, a truck and a plane. They cut out their pictures and stuck them on the wall with glue. + +"Look, our room is so pretty now," Anna said. + +"Yes, it is. I like our pictures," Ben said. + +They were very happy with their work. They decided to take a nap on their beds. They covered themselves with their blankets and closed their eyes. + +"Good night, Anna," Ben said. + +"Good night, Ben," Anna said. + +They fell asleep and dreamed of their pictures. They had a nice nap. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play knights. They had wooden swords that their dad made for them. One day, they found a shiny metal sword in the garage. It was very big and heavy, but they wanted to try it. + +"Let me have it first!" Tom said. He grabbed the sword and swung it around. He felt very strong and brave. + +"No, it's my turn!" Sam said. He tried to take the sword from Tom, but Tom pushed him away. They started to fight and struggle over the sword. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. She heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the sword and gasped. "That's dad's old sword from the army. It's very sharp and dangerous. You could hurt yourselves or each other. Give it to me right now!" + +Tom and Sam felt guilty. They knew they had done something bad. They let go of the sword and hung their heads. Their mom took the sword and put it away. She was angry and scared. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Tom said. + +"Me too," Sam said. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're okay, but you have to be more careful and respectful. That sword is not a toy. It's a weapon that dad used to protect our country. He doesn't like to talk about it, because it reminds him of sad and scary things. You should never touch it again, do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nodded. They said they understood. They said they loved their dad and their mom. They said they loved each other. They said they would play with their wooden swords instead. Their mom smiled and said she loved them too. She said they could play knights, but they had to be kind and fair. She said they could be heroes, but they had to use their words, not their swords. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One night, they decided to sneak out of their room and explore the dark house with a flashlight. They thought it would be fun and exciting. + +They tiptoed down the stairs and turned on the flashlight. They shone it on the walls, the furniture, and the paintings. They giggled and whispered as they moved from room to room. They felt very brave and curious. + +But when they reached the kitchen, they heard a loud noise. It was their dad, who had woken up and was looking for them. He was angry and scared. He saw the flashlight beam and followed it. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing here?" he shouted. "You should be in bed! It's very late and you have school tomorrow!" + +Tom and Lily dropped the flashlight and ran to their dad. They hugged him and said they were sorry. They were also scared and ashamed. They had not thought about how their dad would feel. + +Dad picked up the flashlight and turned it off. He frowned and said, "You know you are not supposed to play with this. It's not a toy. It's for emergencies. And you are not supposed to wander around the house at night. It's dangerous and rude. You could get hurt or break something. And you need to sleep well to grow and learn." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said they understood. They asked their dad to forgive them and to take them back to their room. They were very tired and sleepy. + +Dad hugged them and said he loved them. He said he forgave them, but they had to promise not to do it again. He said he was proud of them for being honest and sorry. He said he wanted them to be safe and happy. + +Tom and Lily promised and said they loved him too. They walked back to their room with their dad. He tucked them in and kissed them good night. He said, "Sleep tight, my little adventurers. And remember, the best adventures are in your dreams." + +Tom and Lily smiled and closed their eyes. They dreamed of wonderful things. They learned their lesson. They never played with the flashlight or sneaked out of their room again. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They jog and run and jump. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has many things on it. The things are furniture. There are chairs and tables and beds and sofas. Tim and Jen are curious. They want to see the furniture. + +They jog to the truck. They climb on the truck. They touch the furniture. They sit on the sofas. They lie on the beds. They pretend they are in a house. + +"Look, Jen, this is my room," Tim says. He points to a little bed with a blue blanket. "And this is your room," he says. He points to a little bed with a pink blanket. + +"Wow, Tim, this is fun," Jen says. She smiles. She likes the little beds. "Can we sleep here?" + +"No, Jen, we can't," Tim says. He shakes his head. "This is not our furniture. This is someone else's furniture. They will be angry if they see us." + +"Oh, Tim, you are right," Jen says. She nods. She feels sorry. "We should go." + +They get off the truck. They jog back to the park. They play with their toys. They are still friends. They are happy. +Anna and Ben liked to play hide and seek in their room. They had many things to hide behind, like the bed, the chair, the closet and the toys. But their favorite place to hide was inside the closet, where they could hang on the hangers and pretend to be clothes. + +One day, they were playing hide and seek and Anna was the seeker. She counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She checked under the bed, behind the chair, among the toys, but she could not find him. She thought he must be in the closet, so she opened the door and looked inside. + +"Ben, are you here?" she asked. + +But there was no answer. She saw many clothes hanging on the hangers, but she did not see Ben. She was confused. She pulled some clothes aside and looked behind them, but still no Ben. She wondered where he could be. + +Then she heard a giggle. She turned around and saw Ben standing behind her. He had sneaked out of the closet while she was looking and hid behind the door. He was very clever and had tricked her. + +"Boo!" he said. "I found you, Anna!" + +Anna was surprised and a little angry. She felt ignorant for not seeing him. She did not like to lose. + +"That's not fair, Ben!" she said. "You cheated! You can't hide behind the door!" + +"Yes, I can!" Ben said. "It's a good hiding place. You didn't find me, so I win!" + +They started to argue and bicker. They forgot that they were playing a game and that it was supposed to be fun. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They did not notice that the closet door was slowly closing behind them. They did not realize that they were about to be locked in the dark. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. They have a lot of equipment. They have balls, bikes, buckets and shovels. They can do many things with their equipment. + +One day, Anna and Ben decide to play in the park. Anna leads the way. She holds Ben's hand and says, "Come on, Ben. Let's go to the swings. They are fun." Ben nods and follows Anna. They run to the swings and take turns pushing each other. + +After a while, they get hungry. They see a man with a cart. He has ice cream. Anna and Ben love ice cream. They run to the man and ask, "Can we have some ice cream, please?" The man smiles and says, "Sure, kids. What flavor do you want?" Anna and Ben look at the different colors. Anna chooses chocolate. Ben chooses strawberry. The man gives them each a cone with a scoop of ice cream. + +Anna and Ben lick their ice cream. It is cold and sweet. They say, "Mmm, this is delicious." They sit on a bench and enjoy their treat. They are happy. They thank the man and say, "Bye, bye." The man waves and says, "Bye, bye, kids. Have a nice day." + +Anna and Ben go back to their equipment. They decide to play with the balls. They throw and catch and kick and roll. They have fun. They are friends. They like to play outside. They have a lot of equipment. They can do many things with their equipment. +One day, a boy named Sam went to the zoo with his mom. He liked to see the animals, but his favorite was the alligator. He wanted to touch the alligator, but his mom said no. + +"Mom, let me touch the alligator, please!" Sam begged. + +"No, Sam, the alligator is not a toy. He can bite you and hurt you. You have to stay away from him," his mom said. + +"But he looks so nice and green. Maybe he is lonely and wants a friend," Sam said. + +"Sam, the alligator is not lonely. He has other alligators to play with. And he is not nice. He is a wild animal. He does not know how to be a friend to you. He only knows how to eat and swim and sleep," his mom said. + +Sam was sad. He did not understand why the alligator could not be his friend. He thought the alligator was compassionate, like him. He wanted to show him his toy car and his snack. + +He saw a sign that said "Do not feed the animals". He did not know what it meant. He thought it was a joke. He took out his snack and threw it over the fence to the alligator. + +The alligator saw the snack and opened his big mouth. He snapped at it and swallowed it. He did not say thank you. He did not smile. He did not care about Sam. + +Sam was scared. He realized his mom was right. The alligator was not a friend. He was a danger. He ran back to his mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I was wrong. The alligator is not compassionate. He is mean. He ate my snack and did not share. He did not want to be my friend. He wanted to eat me," Sam said. + +"It's okay, Sam. I'm glad you are safe. You learned a lesson today. You have to respect the animals and their space. They are not like us. They have different needs and feelings. You have to be compassionate to them, too. But from a distance," his mom said. + +She kissed him and took his hand. They walked away from the alligator and went to see the other animals. Sam was happy again. He learned something new and he still had his mom and his toy car. He did not need the alligator. He had enough friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and eat. Sometimes they eat too much. Mom says they need to eat healthy food and move more. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a big cake on the table. It looks yummy. They want to eat it. They sneak into the kitchen and grab a slice each. They hide under the bed and eat the cake. + +"Wow, this is so good!" Lily says. + +"I know, right?" Ben says. "Let's have another slice!" + +They go back to the kitchen and take two more slices. They eat them under the bed. They feel happy and full. + +But then, Mom comes into the room. She sees the cake on the table. She sees the crumbs on the floor. She sees the twins under the bed. + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing?" Mom asks. She is not happy. + +"Uh, nothing, Mom," Lily says. + +"We were just playing, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom lifts the bed sheet and sees the cake plates. She shakes her head. + +"Lily and Ben, you know you should not eat so much cake. It is not good for you. It can make you gain weight and hurt your waist. Your waist is the part of your body that is in the middle. It is important to keep it healthy and strong. Cake is a treat, not a meal. You need to eat fruits and vegetables and drink water. And you need to play outside and run and jump and have fun. That is how you stay healthy and happy. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They feel sorry. They hug Mom and say sorry. + +"It's okay, my loves. I forgive you. But next time, please ask me before you eat cake. And share it with me, too. I like cake, too, you know. But only a little bit. Now, let's go outside and play. How about we ride our bikes?" + +Lily and Ben smile. They like to ride their bikes. They follow Mom outside. They leave the cake behind. They decide to eat healthy food and move more. They want to keep their waist healthy and strong. They want to make Mom happy. They love Mom. And they love each other. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then Tom saw a big red car on the shelf. He wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have the car, Lily?" he asked. + +"No, Tom. That is my car. You have your own toys," Lily said. + +"But I like the car. It is shiny and fast. Please, Lily, let me have it," Tom begged. + +Lily shook her head. She was selfish. She did not want to share her car with Tom. She hugged it tightly and turned away from him. + +Tom was sad and angry. He thought Lily was mean. He looked around and saw a door. It was the door to their bedroom. He had an idea. + +He ran to the door and opened it. He went inside and slammed it shut. He locked it with a key. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" he heard his mom say from the living room. + +"I am playing with my car, mom," Lily said. + +"Where is Tom?" mom asked. + +"I don't know. He went away," Lily said. + +Mom walked to the door and tried to open it. It was locked. + +"Tom, are you in there? Open the door, please," mom said. + +But Tom did not answer. He was hiding under the bed. He was mad at Lily and mom. He did not want to talk to them. + +Mom knocked on the door again and again. She was worried and annoyed. + +"Tom, this is not nice. You have to open the door. You can't lock yourself in the bedroom. You have to share with Lily. She is your sister," mom said. + +But Tom still did not answer. He did not care. He was selfish too. He wanted the car and he wanted to be alone. He did not want to share with anyone. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to travel in the garden. They look for bugs and flowers. They have a tool. It is a magnifying glass. It makes things look big. + +One day, they find a big ant hill. They want to see the ants. They use the tool. They see many ants. They are busy and fast. Lily and Ben are happy. + +But then, Ben is clumsy. He drops the tool. It falls on the ant hill. The ants are angry. They come out of the hill. They bite Ben. Ben says, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Lily says, "Sorry, Ben. Let me help you." She picks up the tool. She brushes off the ants. She gives Ben a hug. She says, "Are you okay?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I am okay. Thank you, Lily. But I don't like ants. Let's travel somewhere else." Lily says, "Okay, Ben. Let's go." They hold hands. They travel in the garden. They look for something else. They are still friends. +Jenny loves animals. She wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. A veterinarian is a person who helps animals when they are sick or hurt. Jenny has a dog named Spot and a cat named Fluffy. She likes to play with them and give them treats. + +One day, Jenny's mom tells her that they are going to visit her aunt. Her aunt lives in a big house with a high fence. Jenny is happy because her aunt has a lot of animals too. She has a horse, a cow, a pig, and some chickens. Jenny wants to see them and pet them. + +Jenny's mom says, "Jenny, you can invite a friend to come with you. Who do you want to invite?" + +Jenny thinks for a moment. She has many friends, but she likes Sam the best. Sam also loves animals and wants to be a veterinarian. Jenny says, "I want to invite Sam. He is my best friend." + +Jenny's mom smiles and says, "Okay, I will call Sam's mom and ask if he can come. You can pack your backpack with some toys and books. We will leave soon." + +Jenny runs to her room and packs her backpack. She also puts some treats for Spot and Fluffy in a bag. She says, "Don't worry, Spot and Fluffy. We will be back soon. You can stay with grandma. She will take good care of you." + +Jenny and her mom go to pick up Sam. Sam is waiting outside with his backpack. He is excited to see Jenny and her mom. He says, "Hi, Jenny. Hi, Jenny's mom. Thank you for inviting me. I can't wait to see the animals at your aunt's house." + +Jenny and Sam hug and get in the car. They buckle their seat belts and wave goodbye to Sam's mom. Jenny's mom drives to the aunt's house. Jenny and Sam talk about the animals and what they want to do. They are very happy. + +When they arrive at the aunt's house, they see the high fence and the big house. They also see the animals in the yard. They hear the horse neigh, the cow moo, the pig oink, and the chickens cluck. Jenny and Sam jump out of the car and run to the fence. They say, "Wow, look at all the animals. They are so cute and big. Can we pet them, please?" + +Jenny's aunt comes out of the house and greets them. She says, "Hello, Jenny. Hello, Sam. Welcome to my house. I'm glad you came. You can pet the animals, but you have to be careful. They are friendly, but they are also strong and fast. You have to listen to me and follow the rules. Do you understand?" + +Jenny and Sam nod and say, "Yes, we understand. We will listen to you and follow the rules. We want to be good and respectful to the animals." + +Jenny's aunt smiles and says, "Good. Come with me. I will show you around and tell you more about the animals. Maybe you will learn something new. Maybe you will be good veterinarians someday." + +Jenny and Sam follow Jenny's aunt and see the animals up close. They pet them gently and ask questions. They learn their names, their ages, their diets, and their habits. They have a lot of fun and make new friends. They are very happy. + +The moral of the story is: If you love animals and want to be a veterinarian, you have to be careful, respectful, and curious. You have to listen to the people who know more than you and follow the rules. You have to invite your friends who share your passion and enjoy the experience. You have to be grateful for the opportunity and the kindness of others. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and stones. One day, they found something shiny and round. It was an olive. + +"Look, Mia, I found an olive!" Ben said, holding it up. + +"Can I see?" Mia asked, reaching for it. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said, pulling it away. + +"Please, let me see, Ben. I like olives too," Mia said, making a sad face. + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked Mia, and he did not want to make her sad. But he also liked the olive, and he did not want to give it away. + +"OK, Mia, you can see it, but only for a little bit. Then you have to give it back," Ben said, handing her the olive. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are nice," Mia said, smiling. She looked at the olive closely. It was green and smooth and had a hole in the middle. + +"Where did you find it, Ben?" Mia asked. + +"I found it under that big tree. The one with the funny bark," Ben said, pointing to a tree in the corner of the garden. + +Mia and Ben walked to the tree. It was very old and tall and had many cracks and holes in its bark. It looked ancient. + +"Maybe this tree is an olive tree," Mia said, looking up. + +"Maybe it is," Ben said, looking up too. + +They wondered if there were more olives hidden in the tree. They decided to climb up and look. They put the olive in their pocket and started to climb. They had fun looking for olives and other treasures in the ancient tree. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball and run after it. They saw a big hill and wanted to go up. They left their ball at the bottom and climbed the hill. + +At the top of the hill, they saw a big lake. The lake was very full of water. The water was moving fast and making noise. Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to see the water up close. They walked to the edge of the lake. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big lion. The lion was angry and hungry. It wanted to eat Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily were scared. They tried to run away, but the lion was faster. It jumped on them and bit them. + +The water in the lake was also angry. It wanted to go out of the lake. It broke the wall that was holding it. It became a flood. The flood came down the hill and washed away the ball, the lion, and Tom and Lily. No one saw them again. The end. +Sam and Mia were friends who liked to play at the park. They liked to jump on the slide, swing on the swings, and run on the grass. One day, they saw a new boy at the park. He was chubby and had a big red ball. + +"Hi, can we play with you?" Sam asked the new boy. + +"No, this is my ball. Go away!" the new boy said. He was mean and rude. + +Sam and Mia felt sad and angry. They wanted to play with the ball too. They decided to wait until the new boy was not looking and take the ball from him. + +They waited and waited. Then, they saw the new boy go to the water fountain. He left his ball on the ground. + +"Now is our chance!" Mia whispered to Sam. They ran to the ball and grabbed it. + +"Ha ha, we have your ball now!" Sam shouted to the new boy. + +The new boy saw them and got very mad. He ran after them and tried to get his ball back. + +Sam and Mia ran away with the ball. They laughed and jumped. They thought they were clever and funny. + +But they did not see the big hole in the ground. They tripped and fell into the hole. The ball flew out of their hands and rolled away. + +"Ouch, that hurts!" Sam cried. + +"Help, we are stuck!" Mia yelled. + +The new boy saw them in the hole. He smiled and picked up his ball. + +"Serves you right, you naughty kids!" he said. He walked away with his ball and did not help them. + +Sam and Mia were scared and sorry. They wished they had not taken the ball. They wished they had been nice to the new boy. They wished someone would come and save them. But no one came. They were alone in the hole. The end. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a newspaper. The man looks sad and angry. + +"Hello, mister. What is your name?" Lily asks. + +The man does not answer. He throws the newspaper on the ground and walks away. + +"Why is he so bad?" Tom wonders. + +Lily picks up the newspaper. She tries to read it, but the words are too hard. She sees a picture of a big fire. The fire is in a house. The house is near the park. + +"Oh no! The fire is bad. Maybe the man lives in the house. Maybe he is sad because he lost his home," Lily says. + +Tom feels sorry for the man. He wants to help him. + +"Let's find the man and give him the newspaper. Maybe he wants to keep it. Maybe it has something good in it," Tom says. + +Lily agrees. They look for the man in the park. They see him sitting on a bench. He is crying. + +"Hello, mister. We are sorry for your house. We brought you the newspaper. Maybe you want it," Tom says. + +The man looks at them. He wipes his tears. He smiles a little. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very kind. My name is Sam. The newspaper has a picture of my house. It was my home for many years. I lost everything in the fire. But you made me feel a little better. You are good friends," Sam says. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They hug Sam. They sit with him and talk. They make him laugh. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily want to play with their kite. They go to the park with Mom and Dad. The sky is clear and blue. There is a lot of wind. + +They find a big grassy hill. Mom helps them to tie the string to the kite. Dad holds the kite up high. Tom and Lily hold the other end of the string. + +"Ready, set, go!" Dad says. He lets go of the kite. The wind catches it and lifts it up. Tom and Lily run with the string. They watch the kite fly higher and higher. + +"Wow, look at our kite!" Tom says. "It is so bright and colorful!" + +"It is like a bird in the sky!" Lily says. "Can we make it go higher?" + +"Yes, we can!" Mom says. "You just have to raise the string a little bit. But not too much, or the kite will fall." + +Tom and Lily raise the string a little bit. The kite goes higher and higher. They are so happy. They laugh and cheer. + +They play with their kite until the sun goes down. Then they pack up and go home. They thank Mom and Dad for a fun day. They can't wait to fly their kite again. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and giraffes. They also saw a big pond with green and brown things in the water. Mom said they were crocodiles. + +"Can we feed the crocodiles?" Ben asked. + +"No, they are not nice. They have big teeth and they can bite," Mom said. + +"But I have a sandwich. Maybe they are hungry," Lily said. + +She took out her sandwich from her bag. It was a spicy sandwich with cheese and pepper. Lily did not like spicy food, but Dad did. + +"Be careful, Lily. That sandwich is spicy. It can make your mouth hot," Dad said. + +Lily did not listen. She threw the sandwich into the pond. A crocodile saw it and swam fast to get it. It opened its mouth and ate the sandwich in one bite. + +"Yum, yum," the crocodile said. + +But then, it made a funny face. It felt the spicy taste in its mouth. It did not like spicy food, either. It spit out the sandwich and made a loud noise. + +"Ow, ow, ow. That sandwich is bad. It hurts my mouth," the crocodile said. + +The other crocodiles heard it and laughed. They did not want to eat the sandwich, either. They swam away from it. + +Lily and Ben saw what happened and giggled. They thought it was funny. Mom and Dad shook their heads. + +"Lily, you should not pay the crocodiles with your sandwich. That was not nice," Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I did not know they did not like spicy food," Lily said. + +"Next time, ask before you share your food. Maybe they like something else," Dad said. + +"OK, Dad. Can we see the penguins now?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, let's go. Maybe they like fish," Dad said. + +They walked away from the pond, leaving the sandwich behind. The crocodile still felt the spicy taste in its mouth. It wished it had some water to drink. It learned a lesson. It would not eat spicy food again. +Ben and Tom were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pipe near the road. It was shiny and round and had a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside the pipe, so they ran to it and tried to lift it. + +"Help me, Tom!" Ben said. "The pipe is heavy!" + +Tom grabbed the other end of the pipe and pulled with all his might. The pipe moved a little bit, but it was still too heavy for them. They did not know that the pipe was full of water and that it was connected to a big tank. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. The pipe broke and water gushed out of it. The water was dirty and smelly and it splashed all over them. They screamed and let go of the pipe. The water also flooded the road and the grass and made a big mess. + +A man who was driving a car saw the water and the pipe and the boys. He was angry and he stopped his car. He got out and walked to them. He had a stern face and a loud voice. + +"What have you done?" he shouted. "You broke the pipe and wasted the water! You are very naughty boys! I will punish you!" + +He grabbed Ben and Tom by their arms and dragged them to his car. He put them in the back seat and locked the doors. He said he would take them to the police and tell them what they did. Ben and Tom were scared and sorry. They cried and wished they had never touched the pipe. They wondered what would happen to them and if they would ever see their mom and dad again. They had a bad ending. +Tim and Sam were playing with their toy cars in the yard. They liked to make them zoom and crash and beep. Tim had a red car and Sam had a blue car. They were having fun. + +But then, Tim saw a big screw on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it. It was shiny and pointy. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Sam, I dare you to put this screw in your car's wheel," he said. + +Sam looked at the screw and then at his car. He was scared. He liked his car and he did not want to break it. + +"No, Tim, I don't want to do that. It will make my car bad," he said. + +"Come on, Sam, don't be a baby. It's just a fake car. It's not real. It won't hurt it," Tim said. + +He pushed the screw closer to Sam's car. Sam moved his car away. He did not like Tim's idea. + +"Stop it, Tim. You are being mean. I don't want to play with you anymore," he said. + +He grabbed his car and ran to the house. He was sad and angry. + +Tim was left alone with his car and the screw. He felt sorry. He did not mean to make Sam upset. He just wanted to have fun. + +He put the screw down and ran after Sam. He wanted to say sorry and play with him again. He hoped Sam would forgive him. +Lily and Max were friends who lived in a big house with a big yard. They liked to play outside and explore new things. One day, they found a cooler in the garage. It was blue and shiny and had a handle. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"It is a cooler," Max said. "My dad uses it when we go to the lake. He puts food and drinks inside to keep them cold." + +"Can we open it?" Lily wondered. + +"Sure, let's see what is inside," Max agreed. + +They lifted the lid and saw many colorful cans and bottles. They also saw some cheese and crackers and a big cake. + +"Wow, this is a lot of food," Lily exclaimed. + +"My dad said we are going to have a picnic with some friends tomorrow. He said they are very wealthy and have a big boat," Max explained. + +"Can we have some cake now?" Lily asked. + +"No, we can't. It is not ours. We have to wait until tomorrow," Max said. + +"But I am hungry," Lily whined. + +"Me too," Max admitted. + +They looked at each other and then at the cake. It looked so yummy and sweet. They decided to take a small piece each and put it in their mouths. It was delicious. + +They smiled and said, "Mmm, this is good." + +They did not know that their dad was watching them from the window. He was not happy. He came out and said, "What are you doing? That is not your cake. You have to show respect for other people's things. You are in big trouble." + +Lily and Max felt bad. They said, "We are sorry, dad. We were hungry and curious. We did not mean to be bad." + +Their dad sighed and said, "I know, but you have to learn to ask before you take something. And you have to share with others. That is what wealthy people do. They are generous and kind. Come on, let's go inside and have some lunch. And then we have to make a new cake for tomorrow." + +Lily and Max nodded and followed their dad. They learned a lesson that day. They also learned a new word: wealthy. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves in Tom's yard. They wanted to jump in the leaves and have fun. + +"Can we play in the leaves, Mom?" Tom asked his mom, who was inside the house. + +"Sure, but be careful and polite. Don't make a mess or bother the neighbors," his mom said. + +Tom and Sam ran to the pile of leaves and started to jump and throw them in the air. They laughed and shouted and had a good time. + +But they did not see Mr. Brown, who lived next door. Mr. Brown was very angry. He had worked hard to rake all the leaves in his yard and put them in a big bag. He did not like Tom and Sam messing up his work. + +"Hey, you kids! Stop that right now!" Mr. Brown yelled. He came out of his house with his rake and walked towards Tom and Sam. + +Tom and Sam were scared. They did not know Mr. Brown was so mean. They tried to run away, but Mr. Brown was faster. He caught them and hit them with his rake. He made them cry and bleed. + +"Take that, you brats! That will teach you to be polite and respect other people's property!" Mr. Brown said. + +Tom and Sam wished they had listened to Tom's mom. She had recommended them to be careful and polite. They learned a hard lesson that day. They never played in the leaves again. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird. The bird has a bag in its mouth. The bag has many letters. + +"Look, Lily, the bird can fly!" Ben says. "It is a post bird. It brings letters to people." + +"I want to fly too," Lily says. "Can we fly, Ben?" + +Ben thinks. He has an idea. He sees a swing. He runs to the swing. He tells Lily to sit on it. + +"Hold on, Lily," Ben says. "I will push you. Then you can fly like the bird." + +Ben pushes Lily hard. Lily feels the wind in her hair. She sees the sky and the trees. She laughs. + +"I am flying, Ben, I am flying!" Lily says. "This is fun!" + +The bird hears Lily. It looks at her. It thinks she is a poor bird. She has no wings. She has no bag. She has no letters. The bird feels sorry for Lily. It flies to her. It drops a letter on her lap. + +"Thank you, bird, thank you!" Lily says. She opens the letter. It has a picture of a flower. It has a word. The word is "hello". + +"Who is it from, Lily?" Ben asks. + +Lily does not know. She shows Ben the letter. Ben does not know either. They do not care. They are happy. They have a letter from the post bird. They have a new friend. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together and help each other. One day, they found a puzzle in the toy box. It had many pieces and a picture of a cute dog. + +"Let's solve the puzzle!" Ben said. "I love dogs. They are adorable." + +"Me too!" Lily said. "But how do we start?" + +They looked at the pieces and tried to find the ones that matched. They found the dog's ears, eyes, nose and mouth. They put them together on the floor. + +"Good job!" Ben said. "Now we need the body and the legs." + +They searched for more pieces. They found the dog's tail, paws and fur. They added them to the puzzle. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "It looks like a real dog. But something is missing." + +They looked at the puzzle again. They saw a hole in the middle of the dog's chest. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it's the dog's lung." + +"What is a lung?" Ben asked. + +"It's a part of the body that helps you breathe," Lily said. "My mom told me. We have lungs too." + +"Oh," Ben said. "But where is the lung piece?" + +They looked in the toy box again. They found a piece that was red and pink and had a shape like a lung. + +"Here it is!" Lily said. "Let's put it in the puzzle." + +They placed the lung piece in the hole. The puzzle was complete. The dog looked happy and healthy. + +"We did it!" Ben said. "We solved the puzzle!" + +They hugged each other and smiled. They were proud of their work. They loved the adorable dog puzzle. +Tim and Sam are best friends. They like to play outside with their toys. One day, they find a big puddle in the park. They run to the puddle and jump in it. They splash water on each other and laugh. + +"Look, Tim, a boat!" Sam says. He points to a toy boat that floats in the puddle. He tries to grab it, but it moves away. + +"Let me try, Sam!" Tim says. He runs after the boat, but he slips and falls in the puddle. He gets wet and muddy. + +"Are you okay, Tim?" Sam asks. He helps Tim get up. + +"I'm okay, Sam. But look at my clothes!" Tim says. He sees that his shirt and pants are dirty and wet. He feels sad. + +"Don't worry, Tim. We can clean them later. Come on, let's play some more!" Sam says. He smiles and gives Tim a hug. + +Tim smiles back. He realizes that Sam is a good friend. He doesn't care about his clothes anymore. He just wants to have fun with Sam. + +They see a hairy dog near the puddle. The dog barks and wags its tail. It likes the water too. + +"Hi, doggy!" Tim and Sam say. They pet the dog and play with it. The dog licks their faces and makes them giggle. + +They have a great time in the puddle with the dog. They forget about everything else. They are happy. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toys. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. One day, they find a big box in the attic. They open the box and see many things inside. They see hats, scarves, shoes and bags. They also see a black thing with a round eye and a long tail. + +"What is this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a snake," Lily says. + +They are scared of the snake. They want to run away. But then they hear a voice. + +"Hello, kids. Don't be afraid. That is not a snake. That is a film camera," the voice says. + +They look up and see their grandpa. He is smiling and holding a film. + +"Grandpa, what is a film camera?" Tom asks. + +"A film camera is a thing that can make pictures move. Like a story. You can see the pictures on a big screen. Do you want to see?" Grandpa asks. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tom and Lily say. + +Grandpa takes them to the living room. He puts the film in a machine. He turns off the lights. He turns on the machine. The big screen lights up. Tom and Lily see many pictures. They see grandpa when he was young. They see grandma when she was young. They see their mom and dad when they were babies. They see their uncle and aunt when they were kids. They see their cousins and friends when they were playing. They see many places and animals and colors. + +Tom and Lily are very happy. They clap their hands and laugh. They discover a new thing. They discover a film. They are very alert. They don't want to miss any picture. They hug grandpa and thank him. They say they love him. They say they love the film. They say they love the story. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, draw pictures, and share snacks. One day, they found a small bird on the ground. It was pale and did not move. + +"Is it dead?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is sick," Ben said. + +They picked up the bird and put it in a box. They brought it to Anna's house and gave it some water and seeds. + +"Let's promise to take care of it until it gets better," Ben said. + +"OK, I promise," Anna said. + +They named the bird Fluffy and checked on it every day. They talked to it and sang to it. They hoped it would fly again. + +But Fluffy did not get better. It got weaker and weaker. One morning, they found it lying still in the box. It was not breathing. + +"Fluffy is dead," Anna said, crying. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. We tried our best," Ben said, hugging her. + +They buried Fluffy in the garden and made a cross with sticks. They said a prayer and thanked Fluffy for being their friend. + +They learned that life is precious and fragile. They learned that sometimes, even if you keep a promise, you cannot change what happens. They learned to be kind and gentle to all living things. They learned to cherish their friendship. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box. They could use the box to make anything they wanted. They were very creative. + +One day, they decided to make a mill with the box. They cut out a hole for the door and drew windows and bricks on the sides. They used a paper plate and a stick to make a wheel that could spin. They were very proud of their mill. + +They put the mill in the garden and pretended to be farmers. They took turns to go inside the mill and make flour from corn. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, their big brother Ben came home from school. He saw the mill and laughed. He said it was silly and ugly. He said he hated it. He kicked the mill and broke the wheel. He tore the box and threw it away. + +Lily and Tom were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted at Ben. They said he was mean and rude. They said they hated him. + +Ben felt sorry for what he did. He saw how much Lily and Tom loved their mill. He said he was sorry and hugged them. He said he didn't hate their mill or them. He said he was just bored and jealous. He said he wanted to play with them. + +Lily and Tom forgave Ben. They said they didn't hate him either. They said they loved him. They asked him to help them fix their mill. Ben agreed and smiled. He said he was sorry and hugged them. He said he was glad they were creative. He said he wanted to be creative too. +Tom had a new toy. It was a robot. The robot could talk and walk and play. Tom liked the robot very much. He showed it to his friends at school. + +"Look at my robot!" Tom said. "It can do anything. It is the best toy ever. You don't have any toys like this." + +Tom's friends felt sad. They did not have robots. They had dolls and cars and balls. They wanted to play with Tom, but Tom only wanted to play with his robot. + +One day, Tom's robot stopped working. It did not talk or walk or play. Tom was very upset. He tried to fix it, but he could not. He tried to find the batteries, but he did not have any. He tried to ask his mom for help, but she was busy. + +Tom felt lonely. He wished he had someone to play with. He looked out the window and saw his friends. They were playing with their dolls and cars and balls. They looked happy. + +Tom went outside. He said sorry to his friends. He asked them if he could play with them. + +"Of course you can," his friends said. "We are your friends. We like you, not your robot." + +Tom felt happy. He played with his friends. He learned to share and be humble. He realized that toys are not as important as friends. He still liked his robot, but he liked his friends more. He thanked them for being kind and forgiving. He promised to be a better friend. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom and Dad. The park has a big lake and many trees and flowers. Sara and Tom like to play with the ducks and the swings. + +One day, they see a big mountain far away. It is very high and has white snow on top. Sara and Tom are curious. They ask Mom and Dad what it is. + +Mom and Dad smile and tell them. "That is a mountain. It is very far from here. Sometimes people go there to ski or hike or camp. But it is very cold and hard to climb." + +Sara and Tom want to see the mountain closer. They ask Mom and Dad if they can go there. Mom and Dad shake their heads and say no. + +"Maybe when you are older, we can go there. But not now. It is too busy and too far. We have to go home soon. It is getting dark and we have to make dinner." + +Sara and Tom are sad. They want to see the mountain. They point to the mountain and say please. Mom and Dad hug them and say sorry. + +"Look, the mountain is still there. You can see it from here. Maybe tomorrow we can come back and see it again. But now we have to go. Come on, let's go to the car." + +Sara and Tom nod and follow Mom and Dad. They wave goodbye to the mountain and the ducks and the swings. They hope to see the mountain again someday. They think it is very beautiful and very big. +Ben likes to print. He has a big box of paper and many colors. He prints shapes and animals and letters. He prints a lot and puts his prints on the wall. He is proud of his prints. + +One day, he sees a shiny bell on the table. It is his mom's bell. She uses it to call him for lunch. Ben wants to print the bell. He thinks it will look pretty. He takes the bell and puts it on the paper. He presses hard and makes a mark. + +But the bell is loud. It makes a big noise. Ben is scared. He drops the bell and covers his ears. The bell rolls on the floor and rings and rings. Ben feels dizzy. He does not like the noise. + +Mom hears the bell. She runs to Ben. She sees the paper and the bell and Ben. She is not angry. She hugs Ben and tells him it is okay. She says the bell is not for printing. She says he can print other things. She helps him pick up the bell and the paper. She shows him how to make the bell quiet. + +Ben is happy. He says sorry to mom. He says he likes to print. He does not like the bell. Mom smiles. She says she likes his prints. She says he is a good printer. She says she loves him. She gives him a kiss. They go to have lunch. +Ben and Tom were brothers who lived in a big house with their wealthy parents. They had many toys, books, and clothes, but they were not happy. They always wanted more and more, and they never shared with anyone. + +One day, their parents went out and left them with a nanny. The nanny made them toast with butter for breakfast, but Ben and Tom did not like it. They threw the toast on the floor and shouted, "We want cake! We want candy! We want ice cream!" + +The nanny was very angry and said, "You are very rude and spoiled. You should be grateful for what you have and not waste food. There are many children who have nothing to eat and would love to have toast with butter." + +Ben and Tom did not listen to the nanny. They shrugged and said, "We don't care. We are rich and we can have whatever we want. You are poor and you know nothing." + +The nanny shook her head and said, "You will regret your words one day. Money cannot buy happiness or kindness. You will lose everything if you do not change your ways." + +Ben and Tom did not believe the nanny. They laughed and ran away to play with their toys. They did not know that their parents had a big problem. Their business had failed and they had lost all their money. They had to sell their big house and their toys and move to a small apartment. They had to work hard to pay their bills and buy food. + +Ben and Tom were very sad and scared. They had no friends, no toys, and no fun. They had to eat bread and water for every meal. They wished they had listened to the nanny and been more grateful and generous. They learned that being wealthy is not enough to be happy. They learned that being rude and spoiled is not good. They learned that being kind and sharing is better. But it was too late. They had lost everything. The end. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was brown and round and had spots on it. + +"Look, a mushroom!" Lila said. "Can we eat it?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is not good. Some mushrooms are bad." + +They went closer to the mushroom. They touched it with their fingers. It was soft and wet. + +"Let's pick it," Lila said. "We can show it to Mom." + +She tried to pull the mushroom out of the ground. But it was hard. It did not move. + +"Help me, Ben," she said. + +Ben grabbed the mushroom too. He pulled with all his strength. The mushroom came out with a pop. But it also had a long stem. The stem was sharp. It cut Ben's hand. + +"Ow!" Ben cried. "It hurts!" + +He dropped the mushroom and held his hand. There was blood on it. + +Lila saw the blood. She was scared. She hugged Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," she said. "I didn't know it was sharp." + +"It's okay, Lila," Ben said. "It's not your fault." + +They ran to the house. They showed the mushroom and the cut to Mom. Mom cleaned the cut and put a band-aid on it. She threw the mushroom in the trash. + +She hugged Lila and Ben. + +"You are brave, Ben," she said. "And you are kind, Lila. But next time, don't pick mushrooms. They are not fit to eat. They can make you sick." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else. Something that was not sharp or bad. Something that was fun and safe. +Lila and Max were twins who liked to play in the garden. They found many bugs and flowers there. One day, they saw a big green caterpillar on a leaf. Lila wanted to keep it as a pet, but Max wanted to send it to his friend Sam, who lived far away. + +"Please, Lila, let me send the caterpillar to Sam. He loves bugs and he has no pets. He will be very happy," Max said. + +"No, Max, I want to keep the caterpillar. It is so cute and soft. I will feed it and watch it grow. It will be my best friend," Lila said. + +They fought over the caterpillar and pulled it from both sides. The caterpillar felt scared and hurt. It tried to wriggle away, but it was too late. It broke in half and fell to the ground. Lila and Max gasped and cried. They had killed the caterpillar. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the dead caterpillar and the sad twins. She was angry and sad too. + +"Lila and Max, you have been very bad and spoiled. You did not care about the caterpillar's life. You only cared about what you wanted. You should have shared or left it alone. Now you have lost it and hurt each other. You should be ashamed of yourselves," she said. + +She took them inside and made them sit in their rooms. They had no toys, no snacks, and no fun. They felt sorry for what they had done, but it was too late. The caterpillar was gone and they had no friends. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and respectful to all living things. Do not be selfish and greedy. Share and compromise with others. Or you will end up alone and unhappy. +Sara and Ben were playing with their dolls. They liked to dress them up and make them talk. Sara had a pink dress for her doll, but it was too big. She needed some thread to make it smaller. + +"Can you help me, Ben?" Sara asked. "I need some thread to fix my doll's dress." + +Ben looked around. He saw a ball of thread on the table. He ran to get it. He was not careful. He bumped into the table and made the ball roll away. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "The thread is gone!" + +Sara and Ben followed the thread. It went under the sofa, behind the bookshelf, and into the closet. They opened the closet door and saw a big, furry cat. The cat had the thread in its mouth. It was playing with it. + +"Meow!" the cat said. It looked at Sara and Ben with its green eyes. + +Sara and Ben were nervous. They liked cats, but this cat was big and strange. They did not know if it was friendly or not. + +"Please, cat, can we have our thread?" Sara asked. She tried to sound nice. + +The cat did not answer. It shook its head and pulled the thread harder. It made a hissing sound. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They wanted to run away, but they also wanted their thread. They had an idea. They grabbed a toy mouse from the closet. They threw it to the other side of the room. + +"Look, cat, a mouse!" Ben said. He hoped the cat would like the mouse more than the thread. + +The cat saw the mouse. It dropped the thread and ran after the mouse. It pounced on it and squeezed it with its paws. + +"Meow!" the cat said. It was happy with its new toy. + +Sara and Ben quickly picked up the thread. They ran out of the closet and closed the door. They were relieved and proud. They had outsmarted the cat. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are very smart!" Sara said. She hugged her brother. + +"You're welcome, Sara, you are very brave!" Ben said. He hugged his sister. + +They went back to their dolls. They used the thread to fix the pink dress. They played happily and forgot about the cat. +Lily and Max liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dragon. The dragon was green and soft, and it had a long tail. Lily and Max could pull the tail and make the dragon roar. + +One day, they decided to play a game. They took turns pulling the dragon's tail and running away. The dragon would chase them and try to catch them. They laughed and had fun. + +"Pull the tail, Max!" Lily said. "It is easy!" + +Max pulled the tail hard and ran to the sofa. The dragon roared and followed him. But the tail was too long, and it got stuck on the table. The dragon could not move. + +"Oh no!" Max said. "The dragon is stuck! We have to help him!" + +Lily and Max ran to the table and tried to free the tail. They pulled and pulled, but it was not easy. The tail was very tight. + +"Help, help!" the dragon said. "Please, help me!" + +Lily and Max were surprised. The dragon could talk! + +"Sorry, dragon!" Lily said. "We did not know you could talk. We will help you!" + +They pulled harder and harder, and finally the tail came loose. The dragon was free. + +"Thank you, thank you!" the dragon said. "You are very kind. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Max smiled. They liked the dragon. They hugged him and said yes. + +They played with the dragon all day. They pulled his tail, but gently. They made him roar, but softly. They had a lot of fun. The dragon was happy. He had new friends. +Lily loves to watch cartoons on TV. She likes the funny animals and the bright colors. She has a soft toy bunny that she always hugs when she watches cartoons. She calls her bunny Floppy. + +One day, Lily wants to watch her favorite cartoon, but she cannot find Floppy. She looks under her bed, in her closet, and behind the sofa. She cannot see Floppy anywhere. She feels sad and scared. She thinks maybe Floppy is lost or someone took him. + +She runs to her mom and says, "Mom, I can't find Floppy! He is gone! I need him to watch cartoons!" + +Mom hugs Lily and says, "Don't worry, sweetie. We will find Floppy. Maybe he is hiding somewhere. Let's search together." + +Mom and Lily search all over the house. They look in the kitchen, in the bathroom, and in the laundry room. They still cannot find Floppy. Lily starts to cry. She thinks maybe Floppy is gone forever. + +Then, Mom says, "Wait a minute. I have an idea. Let's check the car. Maybe Floppy is in the car. Remember, we went to the park yesterday and you brought Floppy with you." + +Lily and Mom run to the car. They open the door and look inside. There, on the back seat, is Floppy. He is smiling and holding a flower. Lily is so happy. She grabs Floppy and hugs him. She says, "Floppy, I found you! I missed you so much! You are my best friend!" + +Mom says, "I'm glad you found Floppy, Lily. He must have liked the park so much that he wanted to stay there. But he is happy to see you too. Now, let's go inside and watch some cartoons. I'm sure Floppy wants to watch them with you." + +Lily and Mom go inside and turn on the TV. They sit on the couch and watch cartoons. Lily holds Floppy and laughs at the funny animals and the bright colors. She feels happy and safe. She says, "I love you, Floppy. And I love you, Mom. You are the best!" + +The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a big machine. The machine had buttons, lights, and sounds. It could make things vanish and come back. + +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with the machine in their room. They took turns to make their toys vanish and come back. They laughed and clapped when they saw their toys disappear and reappear. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my teddy bear vanish!" Ben said. He put his teddy bear on the machine and pressed a button. The machine made a beep and a flash. The teddy bear was gone. + +"Wow, Ben, that's amazing!" Lily said. "Can you make it come back?" + +"Sure, Lily, it's easy!" Ben said. He pressed another button. The machine made a beep and a flash. But the teddy bear did not come back. + +"Ben, where is your teddy bear?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily, it should be here!" Ben said. He pressed the button again and again. But the teddy bear did not come back. + +"Ben, I think the machine is broken!" Lily said. + +"Uh-oh, Lily, what are we going to do?" Ben said. + +They looked at the machine. It was making strange noises and smoke. They were scared. They ran to their mom and told her what happened. + +"Mom, mom, our machine is broken! It made Ben's teddy bear vanish and it won't come back!" Lily said. + +"Oh, no, Ben, Lily, that's not good!" Mom said. She went to their room and saw the machine. It was smoking and sparking. She unplugged it and took it away. + +"Mom, can you fix the machine? Can you bring back Ben's teddy bear?" Lily asked. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, Lily, I can't fix the machine. It's too old and dangerous. And I don't know where your teddy bear went. Maybe it went to another place or another time. Maybe it will come back someday. But for now, you have to say goodbye to your teddy bear." Mom said. + +Ben and Lily were sad. They loved their teddy bear. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Mom, can we have another machine?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, you can't have another machine. Machines are not toys. They can be fun, but they can also be dangerous. You have to be careful with machines. And you have to be happy with the toys you have. You have many other toys that won't vanish. And you have each other. That's the best toy of all." Mom said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They understood. They thanked their mom and went to play with their other toys. They still missed their teddy bear, but they also had fun. And they hoped that their teddy bear was happy wherever it was. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for shiny things in the grass. Lila found a crystal that sparkled in the sun. She was very happy and showed it to Ben. + +Ben wanted the crystal too. He was rude and grabbed it from Lila's hand. He ran away with it and laughed. Lila was sad and angry. She chased after Ben and shouted, "Give it back!" + +Ben ran to the pond and threw the crystal in the water. He thought it was funny. Lila saw the crystal splash and sink. She was very upset and cried. She said, "That was not nice! You are a bad friend!" + +A duck saw the crystal in the pond. It was curious and swam to it. It picked it up with its beak and brought it to the shore. It saw Lila crying and felt sorry for her. It waddled to her and released the crystal on the ground. It quacked softly and nudged it with its nose. + +Lila saw the duck and the crystal. She was surprised and happy. She thanked the duck and picked up the crystal. She smiled and hugged it. She said, "You are a good duck! You are a good friend!" She gave the duck some bread from her bag and stroked its feathers. + +Ben saw what happened and felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong and mean. He walked to Lila and the duck and said, "I'm sorry. I was rude and selfish. Can you forgive me?" He looked at the crystal and said, "It's very pretty. You can keep it." + +Lila looked at Ben and saw he was sorry. She forgave him and said, "It's okay. We can share it." She showed him the crystal and said, "It's a gift from the duck. He is very kind and smart." She invited him to join her and the duck. They played together and had fun. They learned to be nice and share. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a dog in the park. The dog was brown and had a white spot on his nose. He looked sad and hungry. + +"Hello, doggy," Ben said. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +The dog wagged his tail and licked Ben's hand. He followed Ben and Lily to their house. They gave him some water and bread. The dog ate and drank and then lay down on the grass. + +"Can we keep him, Mom?" Lily asked. "He is so nice and cute." + +Mom looked at the dog and saw that he had a wound on his heel. She felt sorry for the poor dog. + +"Well, he needs a home and some care," Mom said. "But we have to ask Dad first. He will be home soon." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They hoped that Dad would say yes. They played with the dog and gave him a name. They called him Spot. + +When Dad came home, he saw Spot and smiled. He liked dogs and he saw that Spot was friendly and gentle. + +"Who is this?" Dad asked. + +"This is Spot," Ben and Lily said. "He was alone in the park and we brought him home. Can we keep him, please?" + +Dad looked at Mom and Mom nodded. Dad bent down and petted Spot. + +"Of course you can keep him," Dad said. "He is a good dog and he needs a family. But we have to take him to the vet tomorrow and get him some medicine for his heel." + +Ben and Lily cheered and hugged Dad. They were so happy that they could keep Spot. Spot wagged his tail and licked Dad's face. He was happy too. He had found a new home and a new family. He settled in his new bed and fell asleep. He dreamed of running and playing with Ben and Lily. He felt safe and loved. +Tim liked to wander in the park with his mom. He saw many things that made him happy: birds, flowers, dogs, and swings. One day, he saw something new and strange. It was a big, shiny pipe that came out of the ground. He wanted to know what it was. + +He ran to the pipe and touched it. It was cold and hard. He looked inside it. It was dark and unknown. He wondered what was in there. Maybe a mouse, or a snake, or a treasure. He wanted to find out. + +He put his head inside the pipe and said hello. He heard his voice echo. He laughed and said hello again. He heard his voice again. He thought it was fun. He did not see his mom behind him. She was looking for him. + +She saw him by the pipe and called his name. He did not hear her. He was too busy talking to the pipe. She ran to him and pulled him out. She was scared and angry. She hugged him and said, "Tim, don't do that! You could get hurt or lost! The pipe is not a toy. It is for water or gas. It is dangerous." + +Tim was sorry. He did not know the pipe was bad. He said sorry to his mom and gave her a kiss. He did not want to make her sad. He learned his lesson. He decided to stay close to his mom and not wander too far. He still liked the park, but he did not like the pipe anymore. He liked his mom more. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they tease each other. One night, they are in their bed, ready to sleep. But Ben is not sleepy. He wants to have fun. + +"Boo!" he says, and jumps on Sara's bed. Sara is scared. She screams and covers her face with her blanket. + +"Ben, stop it!" she says. "You are mean!" + +Ben laughs. He thinks it is funny. He jumps back to his bed and says, "Boo!" again. + +Sara is angry. She throws her pillow at Ben. Ben dodges and throws it back. They start a pillow fight. They make a lot of noise. + +"Shh!" their mom says from the door. "What are you doing? It is time to sleep!" + +Sara and Ben stop. They look at their mom. They feel guilty. They say, "Sorry, mom." + +Their mom smiles. She walks to their bed and tucks them in. She kisses them and says, "Good night, my sweeties. I love you." + +She turns off the light and leaves. Sara and Ben are quiet. They are tired. They close their eyes and fall asleep. + +But in the dark, they hear a strange sound. It is like a growl. It comes from under their bed. They open their eyes and look at each other. They are scared. They wonder what it is. Is it a monster? Is it a dog? Is it something unknown? + +They hold each other's hand and whisper, "Mom!" +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has swings, slides and a big green hill. Ben and Mia want to go to the hill. They think it is fun and safe. + +They run to the hill and start to climb. They see a big hole in the hill. Ben says, "Look, a hole! Let's go inside!" Mia says, "No, Ben, it is dark and scary. We don't know what is in there. Let's go back." Ben says, "Don't be silly, Mia. It is just a hole. Maybe we can find something cool. Come on, follow me!" + +Ben goes inside the hole. Mia is afraid, but she does not want to be alone. She follows Ben. They walk in the hole for a long time. It is very dark and cold. They hear strange noises. They want to go out, but they cannot find the way. They are lost and scared. + +They cry and shout for help, but no one hears them. They hug each other and hope someone will find them. But no one comes. They stay in the hole forever. They are not safe. They are not happy. They are sorry. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a tall man with a big hat. He has a hook in his hand. He is fishing in the pond. + +"Who is that?" Jen asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go say hi," Tim says. + +They run to the tall man. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, kids. I'm Sam. I like to fish. Do you want to see my hook?" he says. + +"Yes, please!" Tim and Jen say. + +Sam shows them his hook. It is shiny and sharp. He tells them how he uses it to catch fish. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Tim says. + +"Can we try?" Jen asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. The hook can hurt you if you are not careful," Sam says. + +He gives them his hook and helps them hold it. He teaches them how to throw it in the water and pull it back. + +They have fun fishing with Sam. They catch some small fish and some big fish. They laugh and talk. + +Tim and Jen are happy. They have a new friend. They introduce Sam to their mom and dad. They thank him for teaching them how to fish. + +Sam is happy too. He likes Tim and Jen. He gives them his hook as a gift. + +"Thank you, Sam!" Tim and Jen say. + +"You're welcome, kids. Come back anytime. I'll be here," Sam says. + +They wave goodbye and go home. They have a new hook and a new friend. They can't wait to fish again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big green mushroom under a tree. It looked like a hat. + +"Wow, look at that mushroom!" Tom said. "It is so big and green!" + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asked. "Maybe it is soft and squishy." + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it is not a good mushroom. Maybe it is a bad mushroom. Maybe it will make us sick." + +They decided to leave the mushroom alone. They walked around the tree and saw a line of ants. The ants were carrying bits of leaves and seeds. They were marching to their home. + +"Look at the ants!" Lily said. "They are so busy and strong!" + +"Let's follow them!" Tom said. "Maybe they will show us something cool." + +They followed the ants along the path. They saw them go into a hole in the ground. They saw them come out with more food. They saw them work together. + +"Wow, the ants are so smart!" Tom said. "They have a big home and a lot of food!" + +"Can we be like them?" Lily asked. "Can we march and carry things?" + +"Sure, why not?" Tom said. "Let's pretend we are ants!" + +They picked up some sticks and stones. They marched behind the ants. They sang a song. + +"We are ants, we are ants, we march and work all day. We are ants, we are ants, we have fun along the way." +Sara and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Sara had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They were having fun. + +But then, Sara saw something shiny on the table. It was a ring that belonged to their mom. Sara wanted to look at it. She said to Ben, "Pause, I want to see that ring. It is pretty." + +Ben did not want to pause. He wanted to keep playing. He said to Sara, "No, don't touch that ring. It is not for us. Mom will be mad." + +Sara did not listen. She got up and walked to the table. She reached out her finger and touched the ring. It was cold and smooth. She liked it. She tried to put it on her finger, but it was too big. It fell off and rolled under the sofa. + +Sara was scared. She did not know how to get the ring back. She said to Ben, "Help me, Ben. The ring is gone. What do we do?" + +Ben was dependable. He loved his sister. He said to Sara, "Don't worry, Sara. I will help you. We will find the ring. Come on, let's look under the sofa." + +They both got on their knees and looked under the sofa. They saw the ring shining in the dark. They reached for it and grabbed it. They were happy. They put the ring back on the table where it was before. + +They hugged each other and said, "We did it, Sara. We found the ring. We are a good team." + +They went back to playing with their toy cars. They did not touch the ring again. They knew it was not for them. They waited for their mom to come home and tell them a story. They loved their mom. She was dependable too. +Ben loves to play his guitar. He likes to sing songs and make noise. But today, he cannot find his guitar. He looks under his bed, in his closet, and behind the sofa. He does not see his guitar anywhere. He feels sad and grumpy. + +He goes to his mom and says, "Mom, where is my guitar? I want to play my guitar." + +Mom smiles and says, "Maybe your guitar is hiding. Why don't you search for it in the kitchen? Maybe it is hungry and wants a snack." + +Ben thinks that is silly, but he goes to the kitchen anyway. He looks in the fridge, in the pantry, and in the drawers. He does not see his guitar anywhere. He feels more sad and more grumpy. + +He goes to his dad and says, "Dad, where is my guitar? I want to play my guitar." + +Dad winks and says, "Maybe your guitar is bored. Why don't you search for it in the backyard? Maybe it wants to play with the birds and the flowers." + +Ben thinks that is silly, too, but he goes to the backyard anyway. He looks in the sandbox, in the swing, and in the treehouse. He does not see his guitar anywhere. He feels very sad and very grumpy. + +He goes back to his room and sits on his bed. He does not want to do anything. He just wants his guitar. + +Then, he hears a sound. It sounds like his guitar. He follows the sound and sees his sister. She is holding his guitar and playing it. She is smiling and singing. + +Ben feels angry and says, "Hey, that is my guitar! Give it back to me!" + +His sister says, "No, it is my guitar now. I found it in the hall. It was lonely and wanted a friend." + +Ben says, "No, it is not. It is mine. I searched for it everywhere. You took it from me. That is not nice." + +His sister says, "Yes, it is. It is mine. I like it. It makes me happy. You are grumpy and mean." + +They start to fight over the guitar. They pull and tug and shout. + +Mom and dad hear the noise and come to the room. They see Ben and his sister fighting over the guitar. They are not happy. + +They say, "Stop it, both of you. Fighting is not good. Sharing is good. The guitar belongs to Ben, but he can let his sister play with it sometimes. And the sister can ask Ben nicely if she can play with it, not take it without asking. Can you do that?" + +Ben and his sister look at each other. They feel sorry and ashamed. They say, "Yes, we can do that." + +They hug and say, "Sorry." + +They give the guitar to Ben. He plays a song and sings. His sister listens and claps. They smile and laugh. + +They are not sad and grumpy anymore. They are happy and friendly. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +But Tom has a big, hairy dog. His name is Rex. Rex likes to play too. He runs, jumps, slides and swings. He is faster and stronger than Tom and Sam. He is not gentle. He barks, bites and pulls. He makes Tom and Sam scared. + +"Stop, Rex! Stop!" Tom says. "You are not nice. You hurt us. Go away!" + +But Rex does not listen. He keeps playing. He thinks it is a game. He does not know he is bad. + +Sam has an idea. He sees a tire. It is big and round. He picks it up. He throws it far away. He says, "Look, Rex! A tire! Go get it!" + +Rex sees the tire. He likes tires. He runs after it. He catches it. He bites it. He shakes it. He is happy. + +Tom and Sam are happy too. They say, "Good, Rex! Good boy! Stay there. Play with the tire. We will play here. Do not come back." + +Rex does not come back. He is busy with the tire. He does not bother Tom and Sam. He allows them to play in peace. They are not scared anymore. They are friends. They have fun. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big sunflower. It is yellow and tall. + +"Wow, look at the sunflower!" Sara says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Tom says. "Do you know how it grows?" + +Sara shakes her head. She does not know. + +Tom smiles. He knows. He learned it from his mom. He says, "The sunflower grows from a small seed. The seed needs water and sun and soil. Then it sprouts and grows and grows until it is a big flower. It follows the sun with its face. That is why it is called a sunflower." + +Sara nods. She thinks that is amazing. She says, "Thank you for telling me, Tom. You are very smart." + +Tom winks at her. He likes to make her happy. He says, "You are welcome, Sara. You are very kind." + +They hug and laugh. They pick some sunflower seeds and put them in their pockets. They want to grow their own sunflowers at home. They think that would be very fancy. They run to their moms and show them their seeds. Their moms are proud of them. They say, "What a lovely idea! Let's plant them together and watch them grow!" +Sara was a little girl who liked to wonder. She wondered about the stars, the birds, the flowers and the people. She wondered why some people were happy and some were sad. She wondered why some people were kind and some were mean. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy who was playing with a ball. He looked happy and kind. She wanted to play with him. She walked up to him and said, "Hi, I'm Sara. Can I play with you?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, you can't. This is my ball. Go away." + +Sara felt sad and hurt. She wondered why the boy was mean to her. She did not do anything wrong. She just wanted to be his friend. + +She ran back to her mom and cried. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Sara. Sometimes people are mean because they are afraid or angry or lonely. It's not your fault. You are a good and kind girl. Don't let them make you feel bad." + +Sara looked at her mom's face. She saw love and gentleness in her eyes. She felt better and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Sara. You are my wonder girl." +Lena and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big melon on a table near the swings. It was green and round and looked very yummy. + +"Wow, look at that melon!" Lena said. "I want to taste it. Do you think we can have some?" + +Tom nodded. "Maybe we can ask the lady who owns it. She is sitting on the bench over there. Come on, let's go." + +They ran to the lady and smiled. "Hello, miss. We admire your melon. It is very big and pretty. Can we have a slice, please?" they asked politely. + +The lady looked at them and smiled back. "Hello, children. You are very sweet and kind. I like that you admire my melon. It is very difficult to grow a melon like this. It takes a lot of water and sun and care. But I am happy to share it with you. Here, take a knife and cut a piece for each of you. But be careful, the knife is sharp." + +Lena and Tom thanked the lady and took the knife. They cut a slice of the melon and tasted it. It was juicy and sweet and delicious. They enjoyed it very much. + +"Thank you, miss. This is the best melon we ever had. You are very generous and nice." they said. + +The lady smiled again. "You are very welcome, children. You are very grateful and respectful. I like that you thank me and compliment me. You have good manners and good hearts. That is more important than having a big melon. Remember that always." + +Lena and Tom nodded. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to admire what others have, but also to be happy with what they have. They learned to ask before taking, and to thank after receiving. They learned to be kind and polite to everyone. They learned that good manners and good hearts are more valuable than big melons. +Lily was sad. She had a bad dream and woke up crying. She wanted her mom and dad to comfort her. She got out of her bed and walked to their room. She knocked on the door softly. + +"Mom, Dad, can I come in?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. What's wrong?" her mom said. She opened the door and saw Lily's tearful face. She hugged her and lifted her up. She carried her to their bed and tucked her in. + +"I had a bad dream. There was a big monster and it chased me. It was scary and loud," Lily said. + +"Oh, I'm sorry, honey. That sounds very scary. But you know what? It was just a dream. It was not real. The monster can't hurt you. You are safe here with us," her dad said. He stroked her hair and kissed her forehead. + +"Really?" Lily said. + +"Really. We love you very much and we will always protect you. You can stay with us tonight if you want. Do you want that?" her mom said. + +"Yes, please. I like your bed. It's big and soft and warm. And I like your clothes. They smell nice and they are comfortable," Lily said. + +"Okay, then. You can wear one of our shirts as a nightgown. Here, let me help you," her mom said. She took off Lily's pajamas and put on a big shirt on her. It was blue and had a picture of a bird on it. + +"Thank you, Mom. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. And so does Dad. Right, Dad?" her mom said. + +"Right. We love you more than anything, Lily. Now, let's try to sleep. Do you want me to sing you a song?" her dad said. + +"Yes, please. Sing me the song about the stars," Lily said. + +"Okay. Here we go. Twinkle, twinkle, little star..." her dad said. + +Lily smiled and closed her eyes. She felt happy and safe. She cuddled with her mom and dad and listened to their song. She forgot about her bad dream and fell asleep. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived in a big house in a valley. They had many toys and games, but they were not happy. They always wanted more and more things, and they did not share with each other or their friends. + +One day, their father said, "I have a surprise for you. We are going to the city for a week. You can see many new and exciting things there." Lily and Ben were very happy. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +In the city, they saw tall buildings, bright lights, and busy streets. They went to a big store where they saw many expensive toys. Lily saw a doll that could talk and sing. Ben saw a robot that could walk and shoot. They both wanted them very much. + +They asked their father, "Please, please, can we have them? They are so cool and fun. We will be very good if you buy them for us." + +Their father looked at the price tags and shook his head. "No, my children. These toys are too expensive. We cannot afford them. Besides, you already have many toys at home. You should be grateful for what you have and learn to share with others." + +Lily and Ben were very angry and sad. They threw a tantrum and cried and screamed. They said, "You are a bad father. You don't love us. You don't care about us. We hate you. We want these toys now." + +Their father was very hurt and disappointed. He said, "Enough. You are being very rude and selfish. You don't appreciate anything I do for you. You don't respect me or anyone else. You have spoiled your surprise. We are going back home right now." + +He took them out of the store and drove them back to the valley. Lily and Ben were still crying and whining. They did not say sorry or thank you to their father. They did not enjoy the trip at all. + +When they got home, they ran to their room and slammed the door. They did not want to talk to anyone. They did not want to play with their toys. They were very unhappy. + +The next day, a big storm came. It rained and thundered and lightninged. The water rose and flooded the valley. Their house was washed away, along with all their toys and games. Lily and Ben were very scared and sad. They had lost everything. + +They hugged their father and said, "We are so sorry, father. We were very bad and greedy. We did not listen to you or love you. We did not care about anything but ourselves. We wish we could have our home and our toys back. We wish we could have been happy with what we had." + +Their father hugged them back and said, "I forgive you, my children. I love you very much. But you have learned a hard lesson. You cannot always get what you want. You have to be thankful for what you have and share with others. You have to be kind and respectful to everyone. You have to be happy with the simple things in life. Those are the things that really matter." + +The moral of the story is: Be grateful, share, and respect. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had a big mattress on the floor that they used as a trampoline. They would jump and bounce and laugh on the mattress, but they had to be careful not to hit the ceiling or the walls. + +One day, their mom told them to stop jumping and get ready for lunch. She said she had a surprise for them. Lily and Ben were curious and excited. They wondered what the surprise could be. Maybe a new toy, or a cake, or a trip to the park. They quickly put on their shoes and ran to the kitchen. + +But when they got there, they saw something that made them scream. There was a big hole in the mattress, and stuffing and feathers were everywhere. Their mom looked angry and sad. She said, "What did you do to the mattress? This was the surprise. I was going to give it to you as a new bed. But now it's ruined. How could you be so naughty?" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They didn't mean to break the mattress. They just wanted to have fun. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We didn't know. We were just playing. Please don't be mad at us." + +Their mom sighed and hugged them. She said, "I know you didn't know. But you have to be more careful with your things. The mattress was very expensive and hard to find. Now we have to fix it or buy a new one. And you have to sleep on the floor tonight. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We understand, mom. We're sorry. We love you." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you too. Now let's have some lunch and clean up this mess." +Sara and Tom like to watch films on the big TV. They have many films to choose from. Sara wants to watch a film with princesses and fairies. Tom wants to watch a film with cars and robots. They cannot agree on what film to watch. + +"Let's watch my film," Sara says. "It has pretty dresses and magic." + +"No, let's watch my film," Tom says. "It has fast cars and cool robots." + +They start to pull the film box from each other. They are both very strong. The film box is hard to move. They make loud noises and angry faces. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them fighting over the film box. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, Sara and Tom," Mom says. "You are not being nice to each other. You have to share and take turns. Why don't you watch one film now and the other film later?" + +Sara and Tom look at Mom. They know she is right. They feel sorry for being mean to each other. They say sorry and hug. + +"OK, Mom," Sara says. "We will share and take turns. Can we watch Tom's film now and my film later?" + +"OK, Mom," Tom says. "We will share and take turns. Can we watch Sara's film later and my film now?" + +Mom smiles and nods. She puts the film box in the TV. She sits with Sara and Tom on the couch. They watch the film together. They are happy and quiet. They like the film. They learn new things. They see new places. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to go on journeys with their mom and dad. They had a big car that could fit many things and take them to many places. But sometimes Lily and Ben would quarrel over who got to sit by the window or who got to choose the music or who got to hold the map. + +One day, they went on a journey to the zoo, where they could see many animals and learn many things. Mom and dad told them to be nice to each other and not to quarrel, or they would miss the fun. Lily and Ben nodded, but they still felt frustrated. They wanted to do things their way and not share. + +When they got to the zoo, they saw a big sign that said "Lion Show". Mom and dad said they could watch the lions do tricks and roar. Lily and Ben loved lions and wanted to see them. But they also wanted to sit in the front row, where they could see better. They both ran to the same seat and started to quarrel. They pushed and pulled and shouted and cried. Mom and dad tried to calm them down, but they did not listen. + +While they were quarreling, they did not notice that the lion show had started. They did not see the lions jump through hoops and balance on balls. They did not hear the lions roar and clap. They did not see the other children laugh and clap. They only saw each other and their anger. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar that made them stop and look. They saw a big lion standing in front of them, looking at them with big yellow eyes. The lion had escaped from the show and had come to see what the noise was. Lily and Ben felt scared and sorry. They wished they had not quarreled and had watched the show. They wished they had been nice to each other and shared. They hugged each other and said sorry. Mom and dad came and took them away from the lion. They said they were glad they were safe, but they were also disappointed. They said they had missed the fun and the learning. They said they hoped they had learned their lesson. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They had learned their lesson. They decided to not quarrel anymore and to enjoy their journeys together. They said sorry to the lion and thanked him for teaching them. The lion nodded and went back to the show. Lily and Ben smiled and hugged mom and dad. They said they loved them and the zoo. They said they wanted to see more animals and learn more things. They said they wanted to be good twins and have fun. Mom and dad smiled and hugged them back. They said they loved them and were proud of them. They said they were happy to go on journeys with them. They said they were a good family. +Lily likes to sign her name on her drawings. She has a file with many papers of her art. She is proud of her work and wants to show it to her friends. + +One day, she brings her file to school. She sees Max, who is her best friend. She says, "Max, do you want to see my drawings? I sign them with my name. Look, this is a cat, and this is a flower, and this is a house." + +Max looks at her drawings and smiles. He says, "Lily, your drawings are very nice. You are good at sign. Can I have one of your papers? I want to make a drawing for you too." + +Lily is happy that Max likes her drawings. She says, "Yes, you can have one of my papers. But you have to be honest. You have to sign your name too. And you have to give it back to me. It is my file, and I want to keep it." + +Max nods and says, "OK, Lily, I will be honest. I will sign my name and give it back to you. Thank you for sharing your file with me. You are a good friend." + +Lily and Max sit together and make drawings for each other. They sign their names and exchange their papers. They put them in Lily's file and hug each other. They are happy and honest friends. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box in the attic. Inside the box, there were many old and dusty toys. Tom and Lily were very happy and started to take out the toys. + +"Look, Lily, this is a train!" Tom said, holding a wooden train with wheels. "It can go fast on the tracks!" + +"Wow, Tom, that is a nice train!" Lily said, admiring the train. "And look, this is a doll!" She picked up a cloth doll with a dress and a hat. "She is very pretty and has a smile!" + +Tom and Lily played with the train and the doll for a long time. They made up stories and had fun. But then, they heard a voice from downstairs. + +"Tom, Lily, it's time for lunch!" It was Tom's mom, calling them. "Come down now, please!" + +"OK, Mom, we are coming!" Tom said. He put the train back in the box. But Lily did not want to stop playing with the doll. She hid the doll under her shirt and ran downstairs. + +"Thank you for playing with me, Tom!" Lily said, as she left with her mom. "See you later!" + +Tom did not notice that Lily took the doll. He was hungry and went to eat his lunch. After lunch, he wanted to play with the train and the doll again. He went back to the attic and opened the box. But he could not find the doll. + +"Where is the doll?" Tom asked, looking around. "Did I lose it? Did someone take it?" + +Tom felt sad and angry. He liked the doll and wanted to play with it. He wondered if Lily took it. He decided to go to Lily's house and ask her. + +Tom knocked on Lily's door. Lily opened it and smiled. + +"Hi, Tom!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom did not smile. He looked at Lily and saw the doll under her shirt. + +"Lily, did you take the doll from the box?" Tom asked, pointing at the doll. "That is not polite! That is my toy!" + +Lily felt ashamed and scared. She knew she did something wrong. She liked the doll and wanted to keep it. But she also liked Tom and did not want to hurt him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said, taking out the doll. "I took the doll because I liked it. But I know it is your toy. Here, you can have it back." + +Tom took the doll from Lily. He felt happy and relieved. He looked at the doll and then at Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily," Tom said. "You are a good friend. You know what? You can play with the doll anytime you want. We can share it. It is our toy!" + +Lily smiled and hugged Tom. She felt happy and grateful. She learned a lesson. + +"Thank you, Tom," Lily said. "You are a good friend, too. You are very kind and generous. I'm sorry I was not polite. I will not take your toys again. We can share them. They are our toys!" + +Tom and Lily went back to the attic and played with the train and the doll. They had more fun than before. They restored their friendship and their toys. They realized that sharing is better than taking. They learned to be polite and honest. They won a prize: each other's trust and love. +Mira and Leo are friends. They like to play and talk. They have a secret language. They make funny sounds and signs with their hands. Only they can understand their language. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide and wait in line. They use their secret language to say how excited they are. + +When it is their turn, they go on the slide together. They scream and laugh. They have so much fun. They go on the slide again and again. They keep using their secret language to talk. + +Their moms watch them and smile. They are happy that Mira and Leo are having fun. They do not know what they are saying. They think they are just making noises. + +After a while, they call Mira and Leo to have a snack. They have sandwiches and juice. They are yummy. Mira and Leo share their sandwiches and juice. They say thank you and please. They use normal words that their moms can understand. + +They finish their snack and go back to the slide. They keep playing and talking in their secret language. They are happy. They are friends. They have a secret language. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play together. One day, they want to make a cake for Mom. They go to the kitchen and find flour, eggs, milk and sugar. They mix everything in a big bowl. + +"Let's put it in the oven," Sara says. + +"OK," Tom says. "But we have to be careful. The oven is hot." + +They open the oven and put the bowl inside. Then they close the oven and wait. + +After a while, they smell something good. The cake is ready. They open the oven and take out the bowl. The cake is big and brown and yummy. + +"We did it!" Sara says. "We made a cake for Mom. We succeed!" + +"Yes, we did!" Tom says. "Let's surprise her." + +They put the cake on a plate and cover it with a cloth. They carry it to the living room, where Mom is reading a book. + +"Mom, Mom, we have something for you!" Sara says. + +"What is it, my sweeties?" Mom says. + +They take off the cloth and show her the cake. + +"Wow, what a beautiful cake!" Mom says. "Did you make it by yourselves?" + +"Yes, we did!" Sara and Tom say. + +Mom hugs them and kisses them. "You are so clever and kind. I'm so proud of you. Thank you for this lovely gift." + +She cuts a slice of cake for each of them and they eat it together. It is delicious. + +"Can we have some more?" Sara asks. + +"Of course, you can," Mom says. "But first, you have to take a shower. You are all messy from the flour and the eggs." + +"OK," Sara and Tom say. They go to the bathroom and turn on the water. They take off their clothes and get into the shower. They wash their hair and their bodies. They splash and giggle. + +They are having fun. They feel the warm water on their skin. They see the bubbles and the colors. They hear the sound of the water. + +They are happy. They are graceful. They are clean. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They liked to share their toys and their snacks. They liked to go to the park and swing on the swings. They were loyal to each other. + +One day, Lily's mom bought her a big ice-cream cone. It had two scoops of chocolate and one scoop of vanilla. It had sprinkles and a cherry on top. It looked yummy. Lily was happy. + +She saw Ben sitting on a bench. He had no ice-cream. He looked sad. Lily wanted to share her ice-cream with him. She ran to him and said, "Ben, do you want some of my ice-cream? It is very good. You can have a bite." + +Ben looked at her ice-cream. He did not like chocolate. He did not like vanilla. He did not like sprinkles. He did not like cherries. He only liked strawberry. He said, "No, thank you. I don't want your ice-cream. It is not good. It is yucky." + +Lily felt hurt. She said, "But Ben, this is my ice-cream. I want to share it with you. You are my best friend. Don't you like me?" + +Ben said, "No, I don't like you. You are not my best friend. You are silly. You have bad taste. I don't want to play with you. Go away." + +Lily felt angry. She said, "Fine. I don't want to play with you either. You are mean. You are rude. You are not loyal. I quit. I will find a new best friend. Someone who likes my ice-cream. Someone who likes me." + +She turned around and walked away. She did not look back. She did not see Ben's face. He looked sorry. He looked lonely. He wanted to say sorry. He wanted to say he liked her. He wanted to say he was her best friend. But he did not. He was too proud. He was too stubborn. He was too late. + +Lily and Ben never played together again. They never shared their toys or their snacks. They never went to the park or swung on the swings. They were not loyal to each other. They were not happy. They lost their best friend. They lost their ice-cream. +Tom and Anna were playing in the woods. They liked to look for bugs and birds and flowers. They saw a big brown cabin with a door and a window. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They walked to the cabin and knocked on the door. No one answered. They opened the door and went in. It was dark and dusty. There were some old chairs and a table and a bed. There were also some pictures on the wall. + +Tom and Anna looked at the pictures. They saw a man and a woman and a dog. They looked happy and friendly. Tom and Anna smiled. They liked the pictures. + +Then they heard a noise. It was a loud growl. They turned around and saw a big brown bear. It was standing in the corner. It had sharp teeth and claws. It looked angry and hungry. + +Tom and Anna were scared. They ran to the door. But the door was closed. The bear had pushed it with its paw. Tom and Anna tried to open it. But it was locked. They were trapped. + +They screamed for help. They hoped someone would hear them. They blinked their eyes. They wished they were home. They wished they had never gone to the cabin. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Today, they have a new toy. It is a tank. The tank is long and green. It can move and make noise. + +"Look, Mia, I can drive the tank!" Tom says. He pushes a button and the tank goes forward. "Vroom, vroom!" + +"Wow, Tom, that is cool!" Mia says. She claps her hands. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Mia, you can try." Tom says. He gives the tank to Mia. Mia pushes another button and the tank turns. "Beep, beep!" + +They take turns to play with the tank. They have fun. They make the tank go fast and slow, left and right. They pretend the tank is in a war. + +After a while, they are tired. They stop playing with the tank. They sit on the floor. + +"Tom, I am sleepy." Mia says. She yawns. + +"Me too, Mia." Tom says. He rubs his eyes. + +"Let's rest, Tom." Mia says. She lies down on the floor. She puts her head on the tank. + +"OK, Mia." Tom says. He lies down next to Mia. He puts his arm around the tank. + +They close their eyes. They rest. The tank is quiet. It is their friend. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big log on the grass. Sara wants to climb on the log, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Sara says. "You can pretend the log is a boat or a bridge or a dragon!" + +"No, no, no!" Ben says. "The log is hot and dirty and hard. I do not want to touch it. I want to play on the swings." + +Sara is sad. She likes the log. She thinks it is cool and smooth and fun. She tries to make Ben change his mind. + +"Please, Ben, please!" Sara says. "The log is not hot. It is in the shade. And it is not dirty. It is just brown. And it is not hard. It is soft like a pillow. See?" She jumps on the log and bounces. + +Ben shakes his head. He refuses to climb on the log. He runs to the swings and pushes one. He does not look at Sara. + +Sara sighs. She climbs off the log and follows Ben. She does not want to play alone. She hopes Ben will play with her on the swings. Maybe later, he will try the log. She thinks the log is the best thing in the park. +Tom and Anna wanted to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings and the slide. But the park was far away from their home. They had to take the subway to get there. + +The subway was a big train that went under the ground. It was loud and fast and dark. Tom and Anna were scared of the subway. They held their mom's hand tightly as they walked to the station. + +"Mom, do we have to take the subway?" Tom asked. "It is scary." + +"I know, honey, but it is the quickest way to the park. And it is not so scary once you get used to it. Look, there are other people on the subway too. They are not afraid. They are going to work or school or shopping. The subway is safe and useful," Mom said. + +She bought the tickets and led them to the platform. They waited for the subway to come. They heard a loud rumble and saw a bright light. The subway arrived and the doors opened. Mom pushed them inside and found a seat. + +"Mom, it is too noisy and crowded," Anna said. "I don't like it." + +"I know, sweetie, but it will be over soon. Just close your eyes and think of the park. Think of the green grass and the blue sky and the yellow flowers. Think of how much fun we will have there," Mom said. + +She hugged them and sang a song to calm them down. Tom and Anna tried to do what Mom said. They closed their eyes and thought of the park. They felt Mom's warm arms and heard her soft voice. They forgot about the subway for a while. + +After a few minutes, the subway stopped and the doors opened again. Mom said, "We are here. Come on, let's go to the park." + +She took their hands and led them out of the subway. They saw the sun and the trees and the birds. They felt the breeze and the fresh air. They smiled and ran to the playground. + +They had managed to take the subway. They were not so scared anymore. They were happy. They thanked Mom for taking them to the park. They played and laughed and had a wonderful time. +Tim and Lily are twins. They like to eat cereal for breakfast. They have a big box of cereal with many colors and shapes. They share the cereal every morning. + +One day, Tim wakes up early. He is very hungry. He goes to the kitchen and sees the box of cereal. He thinks, "I want to eat all the cereal. Lily will not know. She is still sleeping." He opens the box and pours all the cereal into a big bowl. He adds some milk and starts to eat. + +Lily wakes up later. She is also hungry. She goes to the kitchen and looks for the cereal. She does not see the box. She asks Tim, "Where is the cereal? I want some too." + +Tim feels guilty. He has eaten almost all the cereal. There is only a little bit left in the bowl. He says, "I don't know. The cereal vanished. Maybe a mouse took it." + +Lily does not believe him. She sees the crumbs on his face and the empty box in the trash. She says, "You are lying. You ate all the cereal. You are not a loyal brother. You are a greedy pig." + +Tim is ashamed. He knows he did wrong. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was very hungry. I did not mean to hurt you. Please forgive me." + +Lily is angry. She does not want to talk to him. She says, "No, I don't forgive you. You are a bad brother. You can't share. You can't be trusted." + +Tim feels sad. He wishes he could make Lily happy. He thinks, "How can I fix this? How can I show Lily that I love her and I'm sorry?" + +He has an idea. He runs to the store and buys a new box of cereal. He also buys a card and a flower. He writes, "I'm sorry, Lily. I love you. You are my loyal sister. Please share this cereal with me." He puts the card, the flower, and the cereal on the table. He waits for Lily to come back. + +Lily comes back from the park. She sees the table. She reads the card. She sees the flower. She sees the cereal. She feels surprised. She feels happy. She feels sorry too. She says, "Tim, you are here. You are a good brother. You can share. You can be trusted. I forgive you. I love you too. Thank you for the cereal." + +Tim smiles. He hugs Lily. He says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are my loyal sister. Let's eat the cereal together." + +They eat the cereal together. They share the colors and shapes. They laugh and talk. They are happy. The cereal does not vanish. The cereal brings them closer. +Sara loved to hear stories from her mom. Every night, before she went to sleep, she would ask her mom to tell her a story. Her mom would sit on her bed and tell her stories about princesses, dragons, fairies, and animals. Sara would listen with big eyes and a smile. + +One night, Sara asked her mom to tell her a story about a bird. Her mom said, "Okay, I will tell you a story about a bird who could repeat everything he heard. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will not repeat everything you hear, like the bird did. Do you promise?" Sara nodded and said, "I promise, mom." + +Her mom began the story. "Once upon a time, there was a bird who lived in a cage in a big house. The bird was very lonely, because he had no friends. He only had a mirror, where he could see himself. The bird liked to talk to himself in the mirror, and he learned to repeat everything he heard in the house. He repeated the words of the people, the sounds of the TV, the music of the radio, and even the barking of the dog. He thought he was very clever and funny, and he enjoyed repeating everything he heard." + +"But one day, the bird made a big mistake. He repeated something he should not have repeated. He repeated the words of the lady who owned the house, when she was talking on the phone. She was talking to her friend, and she said, 'I am so tired of this bird. He is so noisy and annoying. I wish I could get rid of him. Maybe I will sell him to the pet shop, or give him to the zoo.' The bird heard these words, and he repeated them out loud, in the lady's voice. He said, 'I am so tired of this bird. He is so noisy and annoying. I wish I could get rid of him. Maybe I will sell him to the pet shop, or give him to the zoo.'" + +"The lady heard the bird, and she was very angry. She said, 'How dare you, you ungrateful bird! You repeat my words and mock me! You don't deserve to live in this house. You don't deserve to have a mirror. I will take away your mirror, and I will sell you to the pet shop, or give you to the zoo. You will see how you like that!' And she grabbed the bird's cage, and took away his mirror, and put him in a box. She was ready to take him away from the house." + +Sara gasped and said, "Oh no, mom! What happened to the bird? Did he go to the pet shop, or the zoo? Did he find a new home? Did he make any friends? Did he stop repeating everything he heard?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You will have to wait until tomorrow night, to hear the rest of the story. It is time for you to sleep now. But I will tell you this. The bird learned a very important lesson. He learned that repeating everything he heard was not always a good idea. He learned that he should be grateful for what he had, and not make fun of others. And he learned that he could find his own voice, and his own happiness, in a different way. But you will have to wait until tomorrow night, to hear how he did that. Good night, Sara. I love you." + +Sara hugged her mom and said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for the story. I can't wait to hear the rest. Good night, mom." And she closed her eyes, and dreamed of the bird. +Lila and Tom were playing dress-up in their room. They had many clothes and hats and shoes to try on. They liked to make funny and pretty fashion with what they found. + +"Look at me, I am a queen!" Lila said, putting on a shiny crown and a long dress. "You are my knight, Tom. You have to protect me from the dragon." + +Tom nodded and picked up a wooden sword and a shield. He wore a helmet and a cape. He felt very brave and strong. "Yes, Lila, I am your knight. Where is the dragon?" + +Lila pointed to a big stuffed toy that looked like a green lizard. "There he is, on the bed. He is very mean and scary. He wants to take my crown and my dress. You have to fight him, Tom." + +Tom ran to the bed and waved his sword at the toy. He made loud noises and pretended to hit the dragon. The toy fell off the bed and landed on the floor. Tom cheered and said, "I did it, Lila, I defeated the dragon. You are safe now, my queen." + +Lila clapped and hugged Tom. She said, "Thank you, Tom, you are a very good knight. You are not weak, you are strong. You are my hero." + +They smiled and settled on the bed, holding their clothes and hats and shoes. They were happy and tired from playing. They closed their eyes and dreamed of more adventures. +Tom and Sue like to play with their ball. They bounce it on the grass, on the wall, on the floor. They have fun with their ball. + +One day, a big dog sees their ball. He runs to them and grabs the ball in his mouth. He runs away with the ball. Tom and Sue are sad. They want their ball back. + +"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Tom shouts. + +"Ruff, ruff, ruff!" the dog barks. He does not want to give the ball. + +Tom and Sue chase the dog. They run fast, but the dog is faster. He goes to his house and hides the ball under his bed. + +Tom and Sue knock on the door. A man opens the door. He is the dog's owner. + +"Hello, kids, what do you want?" the man asks. + +"Your dog took our ball. Can we have it back, please?" Sue says. + +The man looks at the dog. The dog looks guilty. He knows he did a bad thing. + +"I'm sorry, kids, my dog likes balls too much. He does not mean to be bad. Come in, I will get your ball for you." the man says. + +The man goes to the dog's bed and takes the ball. He gives it to Tom and Sue. + +"Thank you, sir, you are very nice." Tom says. + +"Yes, thank you, sir, you are very kind." Sue says. + +They take their ball and go back to the park. They bounce it again. They are happy. + +They are lucky. They have their ball and a new friend. The dog is lucky too. He has a good owner and a new toy. He has a bone. He chews it and wags his tail. He is happy. +Sam liked to play with his equipment. He had a big truck, a small car, a red ball, and a yellow hat. He made up original games with them every day. He pretended to be a driver, a builder, a firefighter, and a pirate. + +One day, he saw a new boy in the park. The boy had a shiny bike, a blue helmet, and a green backpack. Sam wanted to be friends with him. He went over to say hello and show him his equipment. + +But the boy did not want to play with Sam. He said his bike was better than Sam's truck, his helmet was cooler than Sam's hat, and his backpack had more things than Sam's ball. He said Sam's equipment was old and boring. He laughed at Sam and rode away. + +Sam felt sad and angry. He frowned and threw his truck on the ground. He did not want to play anymore. He wanted to go home. + +But then he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw the boy's bike on the grass. The boy had fallen off and hurt his knee. He was crying and holding his backpack. + +Sam ran over to help him. He gave him his hat to wipe his tears and his ball to make him feel better. He asked him if he was okay and if he needed a hug. + +The boy was surprised and grateful. He said he was sorry for being mean to Sam. He said he liked Sam's equipment and wanted to play with him. He said Sam was a good and original friend. + +Sam smiled and nodded. He picked up his truck and gave it to the boy. He said they could share and have fun together. He said he was happy to have a new friend. + +They played with the equipment until it was time to go home. They hugged and said goodbye. They promised to meet again in the park. They were both happy and original. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his orange ball. He would throw it up in the air and catch it. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his ball. He threw it up high and it landed in a tree. Timmy tried to reach it, but he was too short. + +Just then, a cop walked by. Timmy asked the cop for help, but the cop said he was too busy. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, he remembered his dad telling him about a trick to get things out of trees. He squeezed his eyes shut and made a wish. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the ball fell out of the tree. Timmy was so happy and thanked the wind for helping him. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to make a wish when he needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her favorite was a fragile porcelain angel that her grandma gave her. Lily loved to hold the angel and look at its pretty wings. + +One day, Lily's little brother, Max, came into her room and started to play with her toys. Lily got mad and yelled at him to stop. Max didn't listen and accidentally knocked over the fragile angel. It broke into many pieces and Lily was very sad. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She remembered that her grandma was very good at fixing things. So, Lily asked her grandma to help fix the angel. Her grandma was able to put the angel back together and it looked even more beautiful than before. Lily was so happy that she hugged her grandma and thanked her. From that day on, Lily and Max played together nicely and never broke any more toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she met a boy named Max who was playing with a long stick made of wood. + +"Hi Max, what are you playing with?" asked Lily. + +"I'm playing with my stick. It's long and made of wood," replied Max. + +"Can I play with it too?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, but you have to include me in your game," said Max. + +"Okay, let's play a game of catch with your stick," said Lily. + +They played for a while and had lots of fun together. At the end of the day, they said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. From that day on, Lily and Max became good friends and included each other in all of their games. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she found a broken flower pot in her backyard. She wondered how it got there and if someone accidentally broke it. + +Lily's mommy came outside and saw the broken flower pot too. She signed to Lily that they would clean it up together. Lily was happy to help! They picked up all the pieces and put them in the trash. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily wondered what they could do with the empty space where the flower pot used to be. Her mommy signed that they could plant a new flower there! Lily was excited and helped her mommy dig a hole and plant a pretty flower. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mommy in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his ball and throw it high in the sky. One day, on a Wednesday, Timmy's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw Timmy's ball and became jealous. He wanted to play with it too. + +Timmy didn't want to share his ball, so he threw it far away. Tommy felt sad and Timmy realized it wasn't nice to be jealous. He went to get the ball and gave it to Tommy to play with. They played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. They would go to the lake and catch lots of fish. + +One day, Timmy caught a big fish. He was so happy! He showed his dad the fish and asked him lots of questions about it. His dad told him that the fish was very useful because they could eat it for dinner. + +Timmy was excited to eat the fish and asked his dad if they could cook it for dinner. His dad said yes and they went home to prepare the fish. It was delicious and Timmy was very proud of himself for catching such a useful fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat healthy food. One day, she saw a ghost in her room! She was scared and ran to her mommy. + +Mommy came to Lily's room and they discuss what happened. Mommy told Lily that ghosts are not real and it was just her imagination. Lily felt better and went back to playing with her toys. + +Later that day, mommy made a healthy snack for Lily. They had apples and peanut butter. Lily loved it and said it was yummy. Mommy was happy that Lily was eating healthy food. They discuss how important it is to eat healthy so they can grow strong and be happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect shiny rocks. One day, while playing in the park, she found a diamond on the ground. She was so lucky! + +As she was admiring her diamond, a man came up to her and said, "That's a very nice diamond you have there. Can I take a look at it?" Lily handed him the diamond and the man ran away with it. Lily was very sad and cried. + +Her mommy came over and asked, "What happened, Lily?" Lily replied, "A bad man took my lucky diamond." Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll find another lucky diamond together." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him if she could borrow his toy car. Timmy said yes and gave his toy car to his mommy. + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy was smoking a cigarette and needed somewhere to put the ash. She looked around and saw an empty ashtray on the table. She put the ash in the ashtray and continued smoking. + +When Timmy's mommy was done smoking, she gave the toy car back to Timmy. Timmy was happy to have his toy car back and played with it for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy, a teddy bear. Lily loved her new teddy bear very much. She would watch TV with her teddy bear every day. + +One day, Lily and her teddy bear went for a walk in the park. They saw a big dog with spots. The dog was very friendly and wanted to play with Lily and her teddy bear. Lily was a little bit scared at first, but her teddy bear was very brave and protected her. + +After playing with the dog, Lily and her teddy bear went back home. They were very tired from all the fun they had. Lily hugged her teddy bear and said, "I love you, my new teddy bear. You are my best friend." +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo and his friends wanted to go on an adventure. They swam and swam until they found a big reef. + +Nemo's friends were scared of the reef because it looked dangerous. But Nemo thought the reef looked friendly. He decided that they should explore it. + +As they swam around the reef, they saw lots of colorful fish and plants. Nemo's friends were happy they decided to come with him. They all had a great time exploring the reef together. From that day on, Nemo and his friends visited the friendly reef often. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy decided to play a game of tag with his friends. They ran around and had lots of fun. + +After a while, Timmy's friends got tired and sat down under a big tree. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, so he decided to play a new game. He grabbed a pole from the ground and started to spin around. + +Timmy's friends watched as he spun around and around. They were amazed at how organized Timmy was, even while spinning. Timmy then stopped spinning and spread his arms out wide. His friends cheered and they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to sort her toys by color. She had a red toy car, a blue teddy bear, and a yellow ball. She put them in piles, red with red, blue with blue, and yellow with yellow. + +One day, Lily went to visit a big temple with her family. The temple was very old and had lots of pretty decorations. Lily saw a big statue of a Buddha inside. She thought it was very shiny and pretty. + +After they left the temple, Lily's little brother was feeling grumpy. He didn't want to walk anymore. Lily tried to make him feel better by showing him her toys and how she sorted them. Her brother started to smile and even helped her sort the toys too. They had fun playing together and Lily was happy she could make her brother feel better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she spilled juice on her dress and it made her very sad. Her mom gave her a towel to clean up the mess. + +Lily tried to clean her dress with the towel, but it was too tight in her little hands. She started to cry. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen. I forgive you for spilling the juice. Let's go change your dress and get a bigger towel to clean up." + +Lily felt much better and gave her mom a big hug. From that day on, she learned that it's important to forgive and not be too hard on yourself when accidents happen. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, Timmy's mom made him a yummy pizza for lunch. The pizza had lots of cheese and tomato sauce on top. Timmy ate his pizza and felt very full and happy. + +Later that day, Timmy went to play outside with his friends. They saw a beautiful orange butterfly flying around. Timmy and his friends followed the butterfly and sang a song about it. They sang, "Butterfly, butterfly, orange and bright. Flying high, up in the sky." Timmy felt very happy singing with his friends and seeing the pretty butterfly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a folder with rough edges that she carried everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a ball and she wanted to join in. + +"Can I play too?" asked Lily. + +"Sure!" said the boy. "Let's play catch." + +Lily threw the ball to the boy, but he missed. "Good try!" he said, and clapped his hands. Lily smiled and felt happy. They played for a while, until it was time to go home. Lily put her ball in her folder and said goodbye to the boy. + +"That was fun!" said Lily to her mom. "I like playing with my folder and my ball." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily and Mr. Snuggles went on a walk in the park. Lily saw a shiny rock and picked it up. She thought it was fine and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily couldn't find her journal. She searched all over her room but couldn't find it. She was sad because she loved to draw pictures and write stories in her journal. Mr. Snuggles suggested they go back to the park to look for it. + +When they got to the park, Lily remembered the shiny rock she found earlier. She took it out of her pocket and noticed there was something written on it. It said "Look under the big tree." Lily and Mr. Snuggles ran to the big tree and found her journal! She was so happy and thanked Mr. Snuggles for helping her search. From that day on, Lily always kept her journal in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Wooly. Wooly loved to sleep, but one day he woke up early because his neighbor, a rude rooster, was making too much noise. Wooly tried to go back to sleep, but he couldn't. + +Wooly went outside to find the rooster. He asked the rooster to stop making noise so he could sleep. But the rooster was rude and wouldn't stop. Wooly got upset and started to cry. + +Just then, Wooly's mom came over and saw that he was upset. She asked what was wrong and Wooly told her about the rooster. Wooly's mom went to talk to the rooster and asked him to stop being so loud. The rooster listened and stopped making noise. Wooly was happy and went back to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her clean the house. Timmy was not very excited to clean, but he wanted to make his mom happy. + +Timmy started by picking up his toys and putting them away. Then, he helped his mom rub the table clean. After that, Timmy's mom asked him to vacuum the stairs. Timmy had never vacuumed before, but he was excited to try. He ran up and down the stairs, making sure to get every spot. + +When they finished cleaning, Timmy's mom was very cheerful. She thanked Timmy for his help and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt proud of himself for being a good helper. From that day on, Timmy always helped his mom with the cleaning. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Max. He played the guitar and sang songs. Max was very happy when he played music. + +One day, Max looked outside and saw that it was raining. He did not want to go outside because he did not like getting wet. But Max had a concert that day, so he had to go. + +When Max arrived at the concert, he saw that there were not many people there. He thought this was not normal because usually lots of people came to hear him play. But Max still played his guitar and sang his songs. + +Even though it was raining and not many people came, Max still had fun playing music. And the few people who were there enjoyed it too. Max learned that sometimes things are not normal, but it is still important to do what you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wind. One day, she was playing with her friend Jack when the wind started to blow really hard. Lily felt eager to run and play in the wind, but Jack was scared. + +"Come on Jack, let's play in the wind!" said Lily. + +"I'm scared, Lily. I don't want to get blown away," said Jack. + +"Don't worry Jack, I own a kite that we can fly in the wind. It will be so much fun!" said Lily. + +So, Lily went to get her kite and they flew it in the wind. Jack was happy he didn't get blown away and Lily was eager to play in the wind again. From that day on, they played in the wind every time it blew. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mommy got a call from her uncle who lived far away. He said he was coming to visit, but Lily didn't know who he was because he was a distant uncle. + +When Uncle arrived, Lily was shy at first, but he was very friendly and kind. He helped Lily build a sandcastle on the beach and they played together. Lily was happy to have a new friend to play with. + +After Uncle left, Lily told her mommy that he was a nice uncle who helped her build a sandcastle. Mommy was happy to hear that and Lily couldn't wait for Uncle to come back and play again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her doll and sing songs. One day, she saw a big boat in the harbor. She wanted to go on the boat and make friends with the sailors. + +But her mom said, "No, Lily! It's too dangerous. You can't go on the boat." Lily was sad and stubborn. She wanted to go on the boat and make new friends. + +So, Lily ran away to the harbor. She saw the boat and climbed on it. But then, the boat started to move! Lily was scared and cried for help. + +Luckily, the sailors heard her and rescued her. They told her, "Lily, you should listen to your mom. She only wants you to be safe." Lily realized her mistake and promised to always listen to her mom. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and not be stubborn. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a new toy that she loved very much. One day, her little brother took her toy and wouldn't give it back. Lily got very sad and started to weep. + +Their mom came in and saw what was happening. She talked to the little brother and explained that it wasn't nice to take things that weren't his. The brother felt bad and gave the toy back to Lily. + +Lily was happy again and started to sing a song about sharing. The moral of the story is that it's important to share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw her neighbor, Mr. Smith, struggling to carry a big box into his house. She wanted to help him but she was too small and not strong enough. + +The next day, Lily saw Mr. Smith again. He looked very tired and sad. She asked him if he was okay and he said that he was feeling sick. Lily cared about Mr. Smith and wanted to make him feel better. She went home and asked her mommy if they could make soup for him. + +Lily's mommy agreed and they made a big pot of soup. They brought it over to Mr. Smith's house and he was so happy and grateful. Lily felt proud that she could help her neighbor and make him feel better. From then on, she always looked out for Mr. Smith and made sure he was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens who was very thin. One day, Lily's mommy told her some news that scared her. She said that Mittens had run away from home. + +Lily was very sad and scared because she loved Mittens so much. She went outside and looked for Mittens everywhere. She looked under the bushes and behind the trees. She even asked her neighbors if they had seen Mittens. + +After a while, Lily heard a meowing sound coming from a nearby alley. She ran over to the alley and there was Mittens! He had come back home all by himself. Lily was so happy to see her cat again and she gave him lots of hugs and kisses. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep a close eye on Mittens so he wouldn't run away 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 copper penny on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As she was playing, she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a big snowball coming towards her! She tried to move, but her feet were frozen in place. She was upset and scared. + +Suddenly, a friendly dog ran over and barked at the snowball. It stopped rolling and Lily was safe. She thanked the dog and went home, still holding onto her lucky copper penny. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's friend, Johnny, came over to play. Johnny saw Timmy's toy car and wanted to play with it, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Johnny got mad and took Timmy's toy car without asking. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He decided to go outside and swing on his swing to think about what had happened. + +As Timmy was swinging, he saw a bird flying with a shiny object in its beak. Timmy realized that the object wasn't the bird's and that it must have taken it from someone else. Timmy knew that wasn't fair and decided to give his friend Johnny another chance to play with his toy car. + +When Johnny came back to play, Timmy shared his toy car and they had fun together. Timmy learned that sharing is fair and that it's always better to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a hero named Tim. Tim was very strong and brave. He liked to help people who were in trouble. + +One day, Tim saw a little girl who was lost. She was crying and scared. Tim picked her up and carried her in his arms. The little girl was glad to be safe with the hero. + +Tim walked around with the little girl until they found her mommy. The mommy was so glad to see her little girl again. She hugged Tim and said, "Thank you for being a hero and carrying my little girl to safety." Tim felt happy to help and was glad he could be a hero. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy king who lived in a big castle. One day, the king went for a walk in the forest and saw a small fire. He said, "Oh no, the forest will burn down! We need to put out the fire." + +The king saw a group of animals nearby and asked them for help. The animals agreed to help and together they put out the fire. The king was very happy and thanked the animals. + +Later that day, the king was feeling tired and wanted to rest. He remembered the animals who helped him and said, "I will invite them to a big feast to thank them for their help." The animals were very happy and they all had a great time at the feast. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to help others and show gratitude for their kindness. The king learned this lesson when the animals helped him put out the fire and he showed his gratitude by inviting them to a feast. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her teddy bear. One day, she saw a police officer walking by her house. The cop was wearing a blue uniform and a shiny badge. Lily thought the cop looked very important. + +Lily's room was always messy with toys scattered everywhere. But one day, she decided to tidy up her room. She put her toys in a box and her clothes in the closet. Her room looked so neat and tidy that her mom was very proud of her. + +Lily's mom told her that police officers help keep people safe. Lily thought that was very nice and decided she loved the cop who walked by her house. From that day on, whenever she saw a police officer, she would wave and say "Hi, I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny named Coco. Coco loved to hop around in the forest and eat carrots. One day, Coco met a friendly squirrel named Sammy. + +"Hi, Sammy! Do you want to play with me?" asked Coco. + +"Sure, but I don't know which path to take. I'm lost," replied Sammy. + +Coco knew the forest very well, so she showed Sammy the path to his home. But on the way, they saw a big, scary wolf blocking their way. + +"Oh no, what should we do?" asked Sammy. + +Coco thought for a moment and said, "I know! We can be brave and hop really fast past the wolf." + +They both hopped as fast as they could, and the wolf couldn't catch them. They finally reached Sammy's home safely. + +"Thank you, Coco. You're my hero," said Sammy. + +Coco blushed and replied, "No problem, Sammy. I'm just happy to help my friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to tell jokes, but sometimes her jokes didn't make sense. Her mommy would always smile and say "That's a funny joke, Lily!" even though she didn't understand it. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to a park to play. While they were there, they saw a little boy who looked sad. Lily went up to him and told him one of her jokes. The little boy laughed and smiled, and Lily felt happy that she could make him feel better. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy told her that it's important to try to make other people happy, even if it means being silly sometimes. She also said that it's okay to miss telling a good joke, as long as you keep trying. + +From that day on, Lily tried to tell jokes that everyone could understand. She knew that making people laugh was a rare and special thing, and she wanted to do it as much as she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went on an adventure to a big cave. The cave was very dark and scary, but Lily was brave. She explored the cave and found many different things like rocks and bugs. + +As she was leaving the cave, she saw a man who gave her a present. Lily was so happy to receive the gift. It was a toy car, and it was different from any other toy car she had ever seen. She played with it all day long and showed it to all her friends. + +From that day on, Lily loved going on adventures and receiving presents. She never forgot about the cave and the man who gave her the special toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Timmy who loved to dive into the water. He would jump from the trees and splash into the river. One day, Timmy saw a statue in the water. He thought it was a real person and said, "Hello, statue! Do you want to dive with me?" + +The statue didn't answer because it was just a statue. Timmy thought it was stupid for not wanting to dive with him. Suddenly, a little girl came by and saw Timmy talking to the statue. She said, "Why are you talking to a statue?" + +Timmy said, "I thought it was a real person who wanted to dive with me, but it's just a stupid statue." + +The little girl laughed and said, "Maybe you should find a real friend to dive with instead." So, Timmy went to find a friend and they had fun diving together. From that day on, Timmy never talked to statues again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a big bookcase in her room. The bookcase was very tall and heavy, but Lily's dad made sure it was safe and wouldn't fall over. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys and accidentally knocked over a vase. It made a loud noise and scared her. She ran towards the bookcase to hide behind it, but she didn't know that it wasn't safe anymore. + +Earlier that day, Lily's little brother had been playing with the bookcase and climbed on it. He was too heavy and it broke, but Lily's dad didn't notice. The bookcase was now wobbly and dangerous. + +As Lily hid behind the bookcase, it suddenly fell over and crushed her. She was hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. Her dad felt very sad and wished he had checked the bookcase before it was too late. +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 saw a tiny ant crawling on the ground. "Hello little ant," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I am looking for food," replied the ant. "I need to bring it back to my colony." + +Lily watched as the ant scurried away, wondering where it was going. She decided to follow it and see where it would lead her. They walked for a long time, and eventually, the ant stopped in front of a big, expensive-looking house. "This is where I must remain," said the ant. "There is food here for my colony." + +Lily was amazed. She had never seen such a big house before. "Wow, that's amazing," she said. "Thank you for showing me, little ant." And with that, she went back home, feeling happy and curious about the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she saw her mommy sewing a button back onto her shirt. + +Lily asked, "What are you doing, mommy?" + +"I'm sewing the button back on my shirt," her mommy replied. "Do you want to learn how to sew too?" + +Lily nodded her head excitedly, and her mommy showed her how to thread the needle. It was a little tricky, but Lily learned quickly. + +As she sewed, Lily realized that the needle went deep into the fabric. "Wow, this is deep," she said. + +"Yes, it is," her mommy agreed. "But with practice, you'll get better and better." + +Lily was proud of her new skill and couldn't wait to show her daddy when he got home. From then on, she loved to sew and learn new things every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dance to jazz music. She would put on her favorite jazz song and start to dance around her clean room. One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, we need to rush to get ready for your dance recital." + +Lily got very excited and said, "I can't wait to dance to jazz on stage!" As they rushed to get ready, Lily's mom helped her put on her clean dance outfit. Lily felt like a jazz princess. + +When they got to the recital, Lily saw all of her friends and got even more excited. She couldn't wait to show them her jazz moves. As she danced on stage, she felt so happy and free. After the recital, Lily's mom said, "You did such a great job, Lily. Let's go celebrate with some ice cream!" Lily smiled and said, "Yay! I love jazz and dancing!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he never liked to clean them up. His room was always messy and his mom would always insist that he clean up his toys before going to bed. But Timmy never listened. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his favorite toy car. He was driving it around the room and making car noises. Suddenly, he crashed the car into the wall and it broke into pieces. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +His mom came in and saw the wrecked car. She told Timmy that this is what happens when we don't take care of our things. She insisted that he start cleaning up his toys and taking care of them. Timmy realized that his mom was right and he started cleaning up his messy room. + +The moral of the story is that we should always take care of our things and clean up after ourselves. Otherwise, we might end up with a big mess or a wrecked toy. +Once upon a time, there was a big airplane. The pilot flew the airplane up high in the sky. The airplane was very big and had many seats for people to sit in. + +One day, a little girl got on the airplane. She was feeling very sad and miserable because she missed her mommy. The pilot saw that the little girl was sad and decided to speak to her. + +The pilot said, "Hello little girl, are you feeling sad? Don't worry, we will be landing soon and you will see your mommy again." The little girl smiled and felt happy again. She thanked the pilot and they both had a nice chat until they landed safely on the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw some ants crawling on the ground. Timmy thought the ants were very interesting. + +But then, Timmy accidentally stepped on an ant hill and the ants got very angry. They started crawling up Timmy's legs and biting him. Timmy didn't like that at all! + +So, Timmy went inside to tell his mom. His mom helped him clean up his dirty legs and gave him some medicine for the ant bites. Timmy felt better, but he knew he couldn't play with the ants anymore. He decided to borrow a book from the library about ants instead. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big blue ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo wanted to explore the ocean and swam away from his friends. But he didn't know that he swam too far away and got lost. + +Nemo looked around and saw a big shark coming towards him. Nemo was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he remembered that he had a useful skill - he could swim very fast! Nemo swam as fast as he could and escaped from the shark. + +But Nemo had another problem. He was running out of oxygen and needed to find some quickly. He saw a group of bubbles coming out of some plants and knew that there was oxygen there. Nemo swam towards the plants and breathed in the oxygen. He felt much better and continued to explore the ocean, but this time, he stayed close to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big dog. She was scared and ran away. + +Her mom said, "Don't be embarrassed, it's okay to be scared sometimes." + +Later that day, Lily's mom had to go to the store and left Lily with her grandma. Lily was bored and didn't know what to do. She asked her grandma if they could play a game, but her grandma said no. + +Lily said, "This is boring. Can we do something else?" + +Her grandma replied, "Let's read a book instead." + +Suddenly, the phone rang and it was the police. They said that Lily's mom had been put in jail for accidentally taking something from the store without paying. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew it was bad. Her grandma hugged her and said they would take care of everything. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lily. Lily loved to play in the fields with her friends. One day, Lily's mother told her to be careful and not lose her wool. + +Lily didn't listen and ran around the fields, playing and having fun. Suddenly, she realized that she had lost some of her wool! She became restless and started to cry. + +Her friend, a little mouse named Max, saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told Max that she had lost some of her wool and didn't know what to do. Max told her not to worry and that they would find it together. + +They searched and searched until they found the missing wool. Lily was so happy and thanked Max for helping her. From that day on, Lily listened to her mother and was more careful with her wool. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a friend named Timmy. Timmy was very nice and they played together every day. One day, Timmy showed Lily his new toy car. It was very shiny and looked like it was made of gold. + +Lily asked, "How did you make it so shiny?" + +Timmy replied, "I polished it with my dad's cloth. My dad says it's important to take care of our things." + +Lily was impressed and said, "Wow, your dad must be very wealthy to have such a nice cloth." + +Timmy laughed and said, "No, he's not wealthy. He just knows how to take care of his things." + +From that day on, Lily learned the importance of taking care of her things and being a good friend like Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy and his mother went for a walk. It was very cold outside and the ground was icy. Timmy's mother warned him to be careful not to slip on the ice. + +As they walked, they saw a big house with a big gate. The gate had a lock on it. Timmy's mother explained that the lock kept the gate closed so no one could go in. Timmy was curious and asked his mother if they could go inside, but his mother said no because it wasn't their house. + +After their walk, they went home and Timmy's mother made hot cocoa to warm them up. Timmy was happy that he got to spend time with his mother and drink yummy hot cocoa. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle rabbit named Bun. Bun lived in a cozy burrow under a big hedge. One day, while playing outside, Bun saw a little bird sitting on the ground. + +"Hello little bird, why are you sitting there?" asked Bun. + +"I hurt my wing and can't fly," replied the bird. + +Bun felt sad for the little bird and wanted to help. "I have an idea! You can seat on my back and I'll take you to your nest," said Bun. + +The little bird was grateful and hopped onto Bun's back. Bun carefully carried the bird to its nest in the hedge. From that day on, Bun and the little bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the desert. One day, Timmy found a cactus. It was big and green with sharp needles. Timmy thought it was so cool, so he decided to touch it. But the cactus pricked Timmy and he started to cry. + +Timmy's mom came to see what was wrong. She saw the cactus and knew she had to repair Timmy's hand. She put a bandage on it and Timmy felt better. But the next day, Timmy's hand started to hurt again. His mom took him to the hospital, but it was too distant. They couldn't get there in time and Timmy got very sick. Sadly, Timmy passed away because of the cactus prick. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud. He would jump and splash in the mud puddles all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her hang the clothes on the line outside. Timmy was excited to help his mom and ran outside to help her. + +As Timmy was hanging the clothes, he slipped and fell into the mud. He was covered from head to toe in mud and felt embarrassed. His mom saw what happened and quickly helped him up. She told him not to be embarrassed because accidents happen and it's okay to get dirty sometimes. + +Timmy learned that it's important to help others and not be embarrassed when accidents happen. From that day on, he continued to play in the mud but also helped his mom hang the clothes on the line. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to go shopping with her mommy. One day, they went to a store and saw an amazing jacket. It was made of leather and was very pretty. Lily's mommy decided to buy it for her. Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy. She wore the jacket everywhere she went and everyone thought it was amazing too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Olive. Lily loved Olive very much and they played together every day. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and played on the swings. But she missed Olive and wanted to go home to see her. + +When they got home, Lily saw that Olive was not in her bed. She was worried and asked her mom, "Where is Olive?" Her mom said, "Don't worry, Olive is outside playing in the garden." Lily ran outside and saw Olive playing with a butterfly. She was so happy to see her again. + +Lily sat down next to Olive and started petting her. Olive was so calm and purred softly. Lily said, "I missed you, Olive." Olive looked up at Lily and meowed. They played together for the rest of the day and Lily was very happy to have her best friend back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip to visit her grandma. When she got there, she saw a big box. Her grandma said, "Lily, let's unpack the box and see what's inside!" + +Lily was so excited to see what was inside the box. She wished for something fun to play with. When they opened the box, they saw a lot of toys. But, all of the toys were dull and boring. Lily was sad because she didn't find anything she liked. + +Then, her grandma said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can make our own fun!" They took out some paper and crayons and drew pictures together. Lily realized that sometimes the best things in life are the simplest. She went to bed that night with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved taking baths in her big, white bathtub. Every night, her mommy would fill the tub with warm water and bubbles, and Lily would splash around and have fun. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that she was going to learn how to swim. Lily was a little scared, but her mommy encouraged her and told her that she could do it. So, every day, they went to the pool and practiced. + +At first, Lily didn't like the water in the pool. It was too big and too deep. But, with her mommy's encouragement, she kept trying. And, after a few weeks, Lily was swimming all by herself! She was so happy and proud of herself. + +And, when it was time for her bath that night, Lily smiled and said, "Mommy, I'm a swimmer now!" Her mommy smiled back and said, "I knew you could do it, my little fish." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her shiny chain necklace that her mom gave her. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. She was swinging on the swing when suddenly her chain necklace fell off and got dirty. + +Lily was upset and cried, "My chain is dirty! I want it to be clean and shiny like before." Her friend, Timmy, said, "Don't worry, we can wash it for you!" So they went to the nearby pond and washed the chain with water. But it was still dirty. + +Lily's other friend, Sarah, had an idea. She said, "Let's use soap to wash it!" They found some soap and washed the chain again. This time, it became shiny and light again. Lily was happy and thanked her friends. + +The moral of the story is that when something gets dirty, we can wash it to make it clean again. And it's always good to have helpful friends who can assist us when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta with tomato sauce. One day, her mom made the pasta but it tasted sour. Lily did not like it and struggled to eat it. + +Her mom noticed that Lily was struggling and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that the pasta tasted sour. Her mom apologized and made her a new plate of pasta. This time, it tasted delicious and Lily was happy. + +From that day on, Lily's mom always made sure to taste the sauce before putting it on the pasta. Lily never struggled to eat her favorite food again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream. He would always ask his mom for some after dinner. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. They had a fun time playing on the swings and slides. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time to go home now. We have to follow the law and go home before it gets dark." Timmy didn't understand what the law was, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +As they walked home, Timmy noticed how cold it was getting outside. He said, "Mommy, I'm starting to freeze!" His mom laughed and said, "Don't worry, we'll be home soon and you can have some tasty hot chocolate to warm you up." Timmy smiled and felt happy knowing he had something yummy waiting for him at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the soil. He would dig and dig until he found the biggest carrot he could find. One day, Benny met a shy squirrel named Sammy. + +Sammy said, "Hi Benny, what are you doing?" + +Benny replied, "I'm pretending to be a big bunny digging for a big carrot!" + +Sammy giggled and said, "I'm too shy to play. Maybe we can play together tomorrow?" + +Benny smiled and said, "Sure! We can dig for carrots together!" + +The next day, Benny and Sammy played in the soil together. They pretended to be big bunnies and dug for the biggest carrots they could find. Benny was happy to have a new friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box that was locked. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. "I can't open my toy box," said Lily. "Let me try to unlock it," said Timmy. He used a key to unlock the box and they both cheered. + +Lily showed Timmy her favorite toy, a dull red car. "Can we play with the car on the slide?" asked Timmy. "Yes, let's go!" said Lily. They went outside and climbed up the slide. They put the car on the top and watched it slide down. "This is so much fun!" said Timmy. + +After a while, they got tired and went back inside. "Thank you for helping me unlock my toy box," said Lily. "No problem, I had fun playing with you," said Timmy. They both smiled and hugged goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys all day long. One day, her mom asked her to help her wash the dishes. + +Lily replied, "Okay, mommy. I will help you wash the dishes." + +After they finished washing the dishes, her mom asked her to help her fold the clothes. + +Lily replied, "Okay, mommy. I will help you fold the clothes." + +As they were folding the clothes, Lily found a small folder that she had lost a long time ago. She was very happy to find it and said, "Mommy, look! I found my small folder!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. Now let's finish folding the clothes." + +Lily was happy to help her mom and they finished folding the clothes together. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. Jack loved to fish in the big blue sea. One day, Jack went to the sea to catch some fish, but it was very cold outside. Jack managed to catch a lot of fish, but he also caught a cold. When he got home, his wife gave him some soup to make him feel better. Jack was happy because he caught many fish and his wife took care of him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a squirrel running around. The squirrel was very cute and fluffy. Lily wanted to catch the squirrel and keep it as a pet. + +She asked the squirrel, "Can I wear you as a hat?" The squirrel replied, "No, I'm not a hat. I'm a squirrel." Lily was stubborn and didn't want to listen to the squirrel. She kept chasing the squirrel around the park. + +Finally, the squirrel said, "Please don't chase me anymore. I just want to play with my friends." Lily felt bad and apologized to the squirrel. From that day on, Lily and the squirrel became friends and played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and figures. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys." + +Lily didn't want to stop playing, so she shook her head and said, "No, Mommy, I want to keep playing." + +Her mom nodded and said, "I understand, but we need to clean up before dinner." + +Lily sighed loudly and started to put away her toys. As she was cleaning, she noticed that one of her figures was missing. She asked her mom if she had seen it, but her mom shook her head and said no. + +Lily started to get worried, but then she remembered that she had let her friend borrow it. She felt relieved and continued to clean up her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a big gorilla. He was different from the other gorillas because he had a funny hat on his head. One day, he went to the zoo to meet some new friends. + +He saw a group of children and said, "Hello! Do you want to be my friend?" The children looked at him and laughed because of his funny hat. The gorilla laughed too and said, "I like your laugh. Let's play together!" + +They played games and had lots of fun. The gorilla showed the children how he could swing from the trees and they all laughed together. The children realized that even though the gorilla looked different, he was still a great friend to have. From that day on, they visited the gorilla every time they went to the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to play outside in the big oak tree. One day, Nutty found a big acorn that was stuck inside a small hole in the oak tree. Nutty wanted the acorn so badly that he tried to push and pull it out of the hole, but it wouldn't budge. + +Suddenly, Nutty heard a loud noise and saw a big bird flying towards him. It was a hawk! Nutty knew that hawks liked to eat squirrels, so he quickly ran up the oak tree and hid inside an open hole in the trunk. The hawk tried to catch Nutty, but he couldn't find him. + +After a while, the hawk gave up and flew away. Nutty was safe, but he was still sad because he couldn't get the acorn out of the oak tree. Then, Nutty had an idea. He went back to the hole where he had been hiding and saw that it was the perfect size for the acorn. Nutty put the acorn inside the hole and it fit perfectly! Nutty was so happy that he had solved his problem and could now play in the oak tree without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her uncle. Her uncle was always busy, but he always had time for her. + +One day, they went to the park and Lily wanted to slide on the big slide. But there was a boy who wouldn't let her slide. He was being mean and wouldn't share. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. But her uncle saw what was happening and came over to help. He talked to the boy and showed him how to share. Soon, Lily was able to slide down the big slide and she was very happy. + +From that day on, Lily knew that even when her uncle was busy, he would always be there to help her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to watch the birds fly in the sky and the fish swim in the pond. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a trip to the desert. Timmy was excited but also a little scared. + +As they drove through the hot, dry desert, Timmy saw nothing but sand and rocks. But then, in the distance, he saw something green and beautiful. It was an oasis! They stopped the car and walked to the oasis. Timmy saw palm trees, grass, and even a little pond with fish in it. He was so happy. + +Later that day, they went to a fair in the nearby town. Timmy rode on the ferris wheel and ate cotton candy. As they drove back to their hotel, Timmy looked out the window and saw the oasis again. He remembered how happy he was there and knew he would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat in the harbor. The boat was enormous and had many colors. It was so big that it could fit many people. One day, a little boy came to the harbor and saw the big boat. He wanted to go on the boat, but he didn't have anyone to go with him. + +Then, a little girl came to the harbor too. She saw the little boy and asked him if he wanted to share the boat with her. The little boy was happy and said yes. They went on the boat together and had so much fun. They saw many fish and even a big whale. + +When it was time to go home, the little boy and girl said goodbye and promised to share the boat again someday. The little boy was happy that he found a friend to share the big boat with him. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He lived in a jungle with his friends. One day, the elephant went for a walk in the jungle. He saw a small bird on the ground. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. + +The elephant felt worried about the bird. He picked up the bird with his trunk and took it to a safe place. The elephant stayed with the bird until it felt better. + +After some time, the bird was able to fly again. It flew away and the elephant felt happy. He knew he did a good thing by helping the bird. From that day on, the elephant always looked out for his friends in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mommy put some lotion on her arms and legs to protect her skin from the hot sun. Lily was eager to go outside and play. + +As she was playing, she saw a butterfly in a jar. The butterfly wanted to fly away, but it couldn't because it was trapped in the jar. Lily knew she had to help the butterfly. She gently opened the jar and released the butterfly. It flew away happily. + +Lily felt happy too because she had helped the butterfly. She went back inside and showed her mommy what she had done. Her mommy was proud of her for being kind and helpful. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind to animals and to release them if they were trapped. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a modest house with a small yard. Spot loved to play in the yard and chase after balls. + +One day, Spot's owner came home from work and rushed inside. Spot was so happy to see his owner that he wagged his tail and jumped up and down. Spot's owner picked him up and gave him a big hug. + +Spot's owner was very kind and took good care of him. They played together and went for walks every day. Spot loved his owner very much and was grateful to have such a loving home. + +Even though Spot's house was modest, he was happy because he had a loving owner and a fun yard to play in. Spot knew that he was a lucky dog to have such a wonderful owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to run and play outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the store to buy some milk. Timmy was excited to go on an adventure. + +As Timmy jogged down the street, he saw a big pile of ash on the sidewalk. He thought it was funny and jumped over it. Little did he know, his adventure was about to take a turn. + +When Timmy got to the store, he saw a man with a big bag. The man asked Timmy to help him carry the bag to his car. Timmy was happy to help, but when they got to the car, the man opened the bag and it was full of ash! Timmy was embarrassed that he fell for the man's trick. + +Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that not everyone is kind and trustworthy. From then on, he was more careful on his adventures and made sure to listen to his mom's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, Lily went to school to learn new things. She learned how to count to ten and how to say her ABCs. + +After school, Lily went to her soccer game. She played really well and her team won! The coach gave her a shiny medal to wear around her neck. Lily was so happy and proud of herself. + +As she walked home, Lily saw her friends playing with a popular toy. She wanted to join in, but she didn't have the toy. Instead, she showed them her medal and told them all about how she learned to play soccer. Her friends were impressed and asked if they could play soccer with her. Lily happily agreed and they all had a fun time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play all day and never wanted to take a nap. Her mommy always told her that naps were important to grow up healthy and strong, but Lily didn't listen. + +One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. She saw a pretty toy that she really wanted, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money to pay for it. Lily was sad and didn't understand why they couldn't just buy it. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy took a nap while Lily played. But when her mommy woke up, she saw that Lily had made a mess and didn't clean up. Her mommy was upset and told Lily that she needed to learn to be responsible and clean up after herself. + +From that day on, Lily started taking her naps and cleaning up after herself. She learned that sometimes we have to wait and save up to pay for things we want, and that being fast at cleaning up can make mommy happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him not to go too far away from the house because it was going to rain. Timmy promised he would stay close. + +As Timmy was playing, he saw his friend Johnny running towards him. "Timmy, Timmy, do you smell that strong smoke?" Johnny asked. Timmy sniffed the air and sure enough, he could smell the smoke too. "We should go tell my mom," Timmy said. + +As they were running back to the house, they heard a loud noise. "What was that?" Johnny asked. "I don't know," Timmy replied. Suddenly, they saw a tree fall down in the distance. Timmy realized that the noise was the tree falling. They ran faster to tell Timmy's mom what they saw. + +When they got back to the house, Timmy's mom was already outside. She saw the smoke too and smelled it. "Thank you for telling me, boys. I think there might be a fire in the woods. Let's call the fire department," she said. The fire department came and put out the fire before it could spread. Timmy and Johnny were heroes for telling Timmy's mom about the smoke and the fallen tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very clumsy. He always tripped and fell, and sometimes he even spilled his juice. One day, Timmy was playing outside in the rain. He jumped in a puddle and got his shoes wet. + +Timmy didn't like having wet shoes, so he decided to take them off and put them in the sun to dry. He also took off his socks and put them on the ground. But then, he accidentally knocked over a bucket of water and got his shirt and pants all wet too! + +Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. But then his mom came outside and saw what happened. She told Timmy to go inside and take a warm bath to soak his wet clothes. Timmy was happy again and went inside to take a bath. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when it rained and there were puddles to jump in. One day, she found a shiny rock and she was so happy. She thought it was a gift from the sky. + +But then, her friend Jack came along and wanted to play with the rock too. Lily didn't want to share because she thought it was hers. Jack got upset and they started to argue. Suddenly, Lily realized that she was being selfish and that it was not nice to not share her gifted rock with her friend. + +So, she decided to release the rock and give it to Jack as a gift. Jack was so happy and they both played together happily ever after. The moral of the story is that sharing is important and it feels good to make others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach with her family. One day, Lily and her family went to a distant beach. Lily was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the water. + +But when they got to the beach, they saw that there was a big problem. The beach was very dirty and had lots of trash on it. Lily's family was sad because they wanted to have fun at the beach, but they couldn't because of the mess. + +Lily decided to help. She picked up all the trash she could find and threw it away. Her family helped too, and soon the beach was clean again. They were all happy because they could finally have fun at the beach. Lily was proud of herself for making a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty things, especially crystals. One day, she went to the park with her mom and found a beautiful crystal on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom, saying "Look! I got a crystal!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a very pretty crystal, Lily. Let's take it home and put it on your dresser." + +Later that night, Lily went to bed with her new crystal beside her. As she slept, she dreamed of all the other beautiful crystals she could find. The next day, she went back to the park and searched for more crystals. She looked and looked, but couldn't find any. Just as she was about to give up, she heard a voice say, "Look up!" + +She looked up and saw a tree with lots of beautiful crystals hanging from its branches. She was so happy and said, "Wow! I got so many beautiful crystals!" +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, a thief came and took Lily's toy. Lily was very sad and troubled because she loved that toy very much. + +Her friends tried to make her feel better, but Lily couldn't stop thinking about her toy. Suddenly, she saw the thief walking by and she ran to him. She touched his arm and said, "Give me back my toy!" The thief was surprised and gave her the toy back. Lily was very happy and hugged her friends. They all played together and had a great day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods behind her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big, thick snake on the ground. She was scared but remembered her mom telling her that snakes were not always bad. + +Lily: "Hello, Mr. Snake. Are you going to hurt me?" + +Snake: "No, little girl. I am just sunbathing. I won't hurt you." + +Lily: "Oh, okay. I forgive you for scaring me." + +Snake: "Thank you, little girl. I appreciate your forgiveness." + +From that day on, Lily and the snake became friends. She would visit him often and bring him treats. She learned that not all snakes were scary and that forgiveness could bring new friendships. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in an ancient house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to turn off the faucet after washing her hands, but she forgot. The water kept running and running, and the sink overflowed. + +Lily's mommy got very upset and scolded her. "You have to remember to turn off the faucet, Lily. Now we have a big mess to clean up!" Lily started to weep because she felt bad for making a mistake. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend Sarah. They decided to play hide-and-seek. Sarah hid in a closet, but the door accidentally locked from the outside. Sarah couldn't get out, and nobody could hear her yelling for help. + +When Lily's mommy found out, they called the fire department. But it was too late. Sarah had suffocated inside the closet. Lily was so sad and wept for days. She learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and pay attention to little things like turning off the faucet. The moral of the story is to always be careful and listen to those who care about you. +Once upon a time, there was a king with a black crown. He loved his crown very much and wore it all the time. One day, he was walking in the garden when he saw a little girl playing with her toys. He asked her, "What are you playing with?" She said, "I am playing with my dolls. Do you want to play too?" The king said, "Sure, but can I wear my crown?" The little girl replied, "Yes, but you have to push me on the swing first!" So the king pushed her on the swing and they played together all afternoon. When it was time to go, the king said, "Thank you for playing with me. I had so much fun!" And the little girl said, "Thank you for pushing me on the swing. You are a good friend." And they both smiled and waved goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very bald. He had no hair on his head at all. One day, he went outside to look at the sky. The sky was very dark and there were big clouds. + +The man looked up at the sky and saw lightning. Lightning is when the sky gets very bright and makes a loud noise. The man knew that lightning meant it was going to rain. + +The man quickly went inside his house and shut the door. He didn't want to get wet from the rain. Just as he closed the door, the rain started to pour down. The man was happy he didn't get wet and he thought he was very smart for looking at the sky and seeing the lightning. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to mix things together in the kitchen, like flour and sugar to make yummy cookies. One day, she decided to mix some paint colors together to make a beautiful picture. + +After she finished her painting, she wanted to mail it to her grandma who lived far away. She put the picture in an envelope and went to the post office with her mom. The postman stamped the envelope and put it in the mail truck to be delivered to her grandma's house. + +Lily was so excited to hear back from her grandma about her painting. She knew her grandma would be so proud of her for being so brave and creative. And sure enough, a few days later, she received a letter in the mail from her grandma saying how much she loved the painting. Lily was so happy and proud of herself for being so brave and sending her art in the mail. +One day, a girl named Lily went to visit her grandma. Her grandma had a garden with lots of colorful flowers. Lily loved to look at the flowers and smell them. + +While they were walking in the garden, her grandma showed her a bean plant. The bean plant grew big and tall, with green leaves and long stems. + +Lily was amazed by the bean plant and wanted to touch it. Her grandma told her to be careful because the plant was fragile. They continued their walk and enjoyed the colorful flowers. + +After the visit, Lily went home and told her mom about the bean plant and the colorful flowers. She was happy to have spent time with her grandma and to learn about new things in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a big nation with many people. One day, a mysterious stranger came to the town. He was very quiet and didn't speak to anyone. The people were scared and didn't know what to do. + +The stranger stayed in the town for many days and the people started to get angry. They wanted him to speak and explain why he was there. But the stranger still didn't say anything. + +One day, a little girl went up to the stranger and said hello. To everyone's surprise, the stranger spoke back! He said he was just passing through and meant no harm. The people were relieved and happy that the mysterious stranger wasn't a threat after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles was very cute and loved to swim around in his fish tank all day. One day, Bubbles saw a big fish in another tank that he thought was even cuter than him. + +Bubbles wanted to be just like the big fish and tried to display himself in the tank by swimming faster and showing off his pretty colors. But no matter how hard he tried, the big fish didn't seem to notice him. + +Bubbles felt sad and realized that trying to be someone else wasn't the right thing to do. He learned that it's important to be happy with who you are and not try to be someone else just to impress others. From that day on, Bubbles swam happily in his tank, knowing that he was cute just the way he was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice house with a big door. One day, the door broke and Lily's mommy said, "Oh no! The door is broken, we need to repair it." + +Lily asked, "What does repair mean, mommy?" + +"Repair means to fix something that is broken," said mommy. + +Lily said, "I want to help you repair the door." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a nice idea, Lily. Let's work together to fix the door." + +They worked hard and finally, the door was fixed. Lily was so happy and said, "We did it! The door looks nice again." + +Mommy hugged Lily and said, "Yes, we did it together. Teamwork is the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bun. One day, Bun was hopping in the forest when he saw a big carrot. He wondered if he should eat it or not. But then he heard a loud noise and got confused. + +Bun looked around and saw a little bird who had fallen from her nest. She was chirping for help. Bun knew he had to help her. So, he hopped over to the bird and used his strong teeth to lift her back into her nest. + +The bird was so happy and she thanked Bun. Bun felt proud and happy too. He realized that helping others was more important than eating a big carrot. From then on, Bun always looked for ways to help his forest friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch her favorite TV show. One day, her mom asked her to help with the dishes. Lily didn't want to, but she knew it was important to help. + +As she was washing the dishes, she saw a pink dish that she liked. "Mommy, can I have the pink dish?" Lily asked. "Sure, Lily. You can use it for your snacks later," her mom replied. + +Lily was so happy to have the pink dish. She could see how pretty it was. Later that day, she had some strawberries in her new dish. "Mmm, these strawberries are yummy," Lily said to herself. She was glad she helped with the dishes and got to keep the pink dish. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade. Lots of people were happy and dancing. But one boy was sad. He wanted to join the parade, but he didn't have a costume. He saw a distant store and thought, "Maybe they have a costume for me." So he ran to the store. + +When he got there, he found a costume he liked. But the zipper was broken. The boy tried to zip it up, but it wouldn't work. He was sad again. He thought he couldn't join the parade. + +Suddenly, a kind lady saw him and asked what was wrong. The boy told her about the broken zipper. The lady said, "Don't worry, I can fix it for you." She fixed the zipper and the boy was happy again. He put on the costume and joined the parade. Everyone was happy and dancing together. The boy felt like he was part of something special. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Jack. Jack lived on a farm with his friends, the cows and the chickens. One day, Jack saw the farmer carrying a big bag of carrots. Jack got worried because he thought the farmer was going to take all the carrots away. + +Jack went to his friends and said, "I am worried. The farmer has a big bag of carrots. What if he takes them all away?" + +The cows and chickens told Jack not to worry. They said, "Let's count how many carrots are in the bag." So, they went to the farmer and asked him how many carrots were in the bag. The farmer said, "There are 20 carrots in the bag." + +Jack and his friends were happy because they knew they would still have some carrots to eat. They thanked the farmer and went back to their barn. From that day on, Jack learned not to worry too much and to always count his blessings. +Yesterday, a girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. They wanted to buy a toy, but all the toys were expensive. They looked and looked, but they couldn't find anything they could afford. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a sign that said "Sale!" She showed it to her mom and they went to that section of the store. There, they found a toy that was not expensive anymore. It was just right for Lily, and she was so happy! + +They bought the toy and went home. Lily played with it all afternoon and she loved it very much. She was so glad they found it on sale thanks to the sign. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to paint. He would paint with his fingers and make amazing pictures. Timmy's mommy would always reward him with a big hug and a kiss when he showed her his paintings. + +One day, Timmy decided to paint a picture of his dog. He used lots of colors and made the dog look amazing. When he showed his mommy, she gave him a big reward. She gave him a cookie and told him how proud she was of him. + +Timmy was so happy that he painted another picture. This time, he painted a picture of his mommy. It was the most amazing picture he had ever painted. When his mommy saw it, she gave him another big reward. Timmy felt so proud of himself and couldn't wait to paint more pictures. +Once upon a time, a little birdie was flying in the sky. Suddenly, a big storm came and the birdie got stuck in a tree. The birdie was scared and cried for help. + +A kind boy heard the birdie and came to rescue it. He climbed the tree and took the birdie in his arms. The birdie was very happy and thanked the boy. + +But then, the boy saw that the birdie's nest was also stuck in the tree. He tried to reach it but it was too hard. The boy thought of a plan and called a crane. The crane came and helped the boy to bring down the nest. + +The birdie was very happy to be reunited with its nest. It chirped happily and thanked the boy and the crane. They all smiled and went home feeling proud of their good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a big family who lived in a large house. One day, the little girl wanted some juice from the fridge, but her brother was already there. + +"I want juice too!" the little boy said. + +"No, it's my turn!" the little girl replied. + +They started to fight over who could have the juice first. Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was happening. + +"What's going on?" she asked. + +"He won't let me have juice!" the little girl said. + +"Share it, please," their mom said. + +They both took turns to get juice from the fridge and they were happy again. From that day on, they learned to share things and not fight over them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play on her rug. She liked to sit and play with her toys, but one day she noticed a big stain on her rug. She felt anxious because she didn't want her mom to be mad at her for spilling something on it. + +So, she decided to clean the rug all by herself. She got a bucket of water and some soap and started scrubbing. Her mom came in and saw what she was doing and was very proud of her. She told her she didn't mind about the stain and that accidents happen. + +The little girl was very happy and continued to play on her clean rug. She learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that her mom didn't mind. +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 and his mommy went on a walk in the park. They saw many trees, flowers, and birds in the landscape. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a shiny, sharp rock on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mommy. She told him to be careful because it was sharp and could hurt him. Timmy put the rock down and they continued their walk. + +As they walked, Timmy's mommy saw a bench that was available. They sat down and enjoyed the beautiful scenery around them. Timmy was happy to be outside and explore the world with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play all day long, but she never liked to clean herself. One day, Fluffy's owner decided to give her a massage. The owner used their soft hands to rub Fluffy's back and make her feel relaxed. + +During the massage, the owner noticed that Fluffy was very dirty. So, the owner decided to clean Fluffy up. They got a bowl of water and some soap, and gently washed Fluffy until she was sparkling clean. + +After the massage and the cleaning, Fluffy felt very happy and grateful. She purred and cuddled with her owner, feeling loved and cared for. From that day on, Fluffy made sure to clean herself every day, so she could always feel as good as she did after her massage and cleaning. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red car. The car was very happy because it could drive fast and take people to many places. But one day, the car stopped working. It was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind man came and said he could repair the car. He opened the car's hood and fixed the engine. The car was so happy and hugged the man to say thank you. + +After the repair, the car felt humble because it realized that it needed help sometimes. From that day on, the car drove carefully and always remembered to say thank you to anyone who helped it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved surprises and his mommy loved to make him happy. One day, Timmy's mommy surprised him with a big chocolate cake. Timmy was so happy and proud of his mommy for making such a yummy cake. + +Timmy's mommy said, "Let's count how many candles are on the cake." Timmy started counting, "One, two, three..." but before he could finish, the cake caught on fire! Timmy's mommy tried to put out the fire, but it was too big. + +Timmy was scared and sad that his surprise had turned into a bad ending. But his mommy hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can always make another cake. The most important thing is that we are safe." Timmy felt better and hugged his mommy back. Even though the surprise didn't end well, Timmy was still proud of his mommy for trying to make him happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside when it wasn't raining. One day, it started to rain really hard and Lily had to stay inside. She was sad because she couldn't play outside. + +But then, her dad told her a funny joke. It made her laugh so much that she forgot all about the rain. Lily loved jokes, they always made her happy. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made her favorite meal for dinner. It was chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. Lily was so happy that she felt like she was in heaven. She said, "This is the best meal ever!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." + +After dinner, Lily went to bed and fell asleep quickly. She dreamed about playing outside with her friends, telling jokes and eating her favorite meal. When she woke up in the morning, the rain had stopped and the sun was shining. Lily was so happy that she jumped out of bed and ran outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue liked to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Blue saw another bird named Red. Red was also singing songs and flying high. Blue felt competitive and wanted to be the best singer and flyer. + +Blue and Red started to fly around each other, trying to show off their skills. But then, Blue noticed that Red's wings were injured. Blue felt sad and decided to examine Red's wings. Blue saw that Red needed help and felt sorry for being so competitive. + +Blue helped Red by carrying him to a safe place and getting him some food. Red was grateful and they became friends. They sang songs together and flew together, but this time, they were not competing. They were happy just being friends. +Once upon a time, there was an old king. He was very wise and kind. Everyone in his kingdom loved him very much. Whenever he came out of his palace, people would applaud and cheer for him. + +One day, the old king decided to have a big party in his palace. He invited all the people in his kingdom to come and celebrate with him. There was lots of yummy food and music to dance to. + +When the old king came out to greet his guests, everyone started to applaud and cheer. The old king was very happy to see everyone having a good time. He danced and laughed with his guests all night long. + +At the end of the party, the old king thanked everyone for coming and for making his day so special. He said that he felt very lucky to have such wonderful people in his kingdom. And everyone applauded him once again, because they loved him so much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to act and sing. One day, she was practicing her songs when her little brother Max came in and started to mess with her things. Lily got mad and said, "Stop it, Max! You're making me mad!" + +Max stuck out his lip and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to play with you." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, but you have to be lucky. I'm practicing for a big show and I need to be good." + +Max nodded and they started to play together. They had so much fun that Lily forgot all about her show. When it was time for the show, she was nervous, but Max gave her a big hug and said, "You can do it, Lily! You're lucky to have me as your brother." + +Lily smiled and went on stage. She acted and sang her heart out and everyone loved it. After the show, Max gave her a big hug and said, "You did it, Lily! You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside, but one day it started to rain. Tim didn't want to go inside, but his mom said it was too wet to play outside. Tim was sad. + +Suddenly, Tim heard a loud shout. It was his friend, Tom. Tom was outside too and he wanted to play with Tim. Tim was happy again and they played together in the rain. They splashed in the puddles and had so much fun. + +After a while, Tim's mom came outside and saw how wet they were. She said it was a terrible idea to play outside in the rain. But Tim and Tom just laughed and shouted, "We had so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy found a leather wallet on the ground. He picked it up and looked inside. There was a lot of money in the wallet. + +Timmy was excited to have so much money, but he knew it wasn't his. He asked his mom what to do with the wallet. His mom told him to take it to the police station so they could find the owner. + +Timmy walked to the police station and gave the wallet to the officer. The officer was very happy and thanked Timmy for being honest. Timmy felt proud of himself for doing the right thing. He learned that it's important to ask for help when you find something that doesn't belong to you and to always be honest, even when it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very kind and always tried to help others. One day, she saw a boy who looked very sad. She went up to him and gave him a big smile. The boy smiled back and they became friends. + +Lily and the boy played together every day. One day, the boy told Lily that he was scared to go to school because he didn't have any friends there. Lily told him that she believed in him and that he could make friends if he just tried. The boy felt less fearful and decided to go to school the next day. + +The next day, the boy went to school and made lots of new friends. He was so happy and grateful to Lily for giving him the courage to try. Lily learned that helping others and believing in them can make a big difference. The moral of the story is to always be kind and believe in others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today, she woke up early and felt very thirsty. She went to the kitchen and saw a glass of water on the table. She picked it up and drank it all. + +After that, she went outside to play with her friends. They played with dolls and sang songs. Lily felt happy and humble because she had so much fun with her friends. + +Later, Lily went back inside and her mom gave her some juice to drink. It was very sweet and made her feel happy again. She thanked her mom and went to bed, dreaming about playing with her friends again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Carl. Carl was very friendly and loved to crawl around the garden, saying hello to all the other bugs he met. One day, Carl wanted to explore the big, shiny sink in the kitchen. He crawled up the wall and onto the edge of the sink, but then he slipped and fell in! + +Carl tried to crawl out, but the sides of the sink were too steep and slippery. He was stuck! He called out for help, but none of the other bugs could hear him. Finally, a kind lady came into the kitchen and saw Carl struggling in the sink. She gently scooped him up and put him back in the garden. From then on, Carl was very careful around sinks and always made sure to crawl on safe surfaces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a pretty box. The box was very attractive with flowers on it. Lily loved the box so much that she wanted to show it to her friend, Timmy. + +Lily went to Timmy's house and knocked on the door. Timmy opened the door and said, "Wow! That box is so pretty! Can I see it?" Lily said, "Yes, you can see it, but I can't give it to you. It's mine." + +Timmy said, "That's okay. Maybe you can mail me a picture of it?" Lily thought that was a great idea. She went home and took a picture of the box. Then, she mailed it to Timmy. Timmy was so happy when he received the picture. He said, "Thank you, Lily! That box is very attractive." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a butterfly flying near a tree. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but she was too impatient. She tried to catch it with her hands, but it flew away. + +Her mom saw what happened and said, "Lily, you have to be patient if you want to catch a butterfly. Maybe you can try again later." + +Lily nodded and waited for the butterfly to come back. When it did, she slowly reached out and caught it in her hands. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I caught a butterfly!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved birds and wanted to have one as a pet. One day, she saw a beautiful bird in a humble birdcage at the pet store. She asked her mom if they could bring the birdcage home. + +Lily's mom said yes, and they brought the birdcage home. Lily was so happy to have a new pet bird. She put the birdcage in her room and watched the bird fly around. + +Every day, Lily would bring the bird some seeds and water. The bird was very happy in its humble birdcage and sang beautiful songs. Lily loved her new pet and took good care of it. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom, but she always made a big mess. One day, her mom brought out the mixer and said, "Lily, if you make a mess again, I will have to punish you." + +Lily tried to be careful, but she accidentally knocked over the flour. Her mom got very angry and punished her by taking away her favorite toy. + +Lily felt sad and decided to make one more cake to make her mom happy. She tried her best to be neat and tidy, but when she turned on the mixer, it went crazy and made a mighty mess. Lily's mom was so angry that she punished her again by sending her to bed early. + +The next day, Lily tried to make it up to her mom by cleaning the kitchen. But when she reached for the cleaning spray, she accidentally knocked over a bottle of vinegar. The vinegar mixed with the cleaning spray and made a dangerous gas. Lily and her mom had to go to the hospital and Lily was very sick. From then on, Lily always listened to her mom and never made a mess again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her dollies. She had a special doll named Rosie who had an adorable pink dress. One day, Lily's big brother Jack came into her room and accidentally broke Rosie's arm. + +Lily was very upset and cried a lot. Jack felt bad and wanted to make it up to her. He knew that Lily loved music, so he decided to give her a present. He went to the store and bought her a beautiful violin. + +When Jack gave Lily the violin, she was very happy. She hugged Jack and whispered "thank you". She started playing the violin and it sounded so beautiful. Jack was happy that he could make Lily happy again. + +From that day on, Lily played the violin every day and it made her very happy. She even played a song for Rosie and her arm magically healed. Jack was happy that he could fix the problem he caused and make his little sister happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the water. One night, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. The water was gentle and the moon was bright. + +Lily saw a little crab walking on the sand. She said, "Hello Mr. Crab! Do you want to play with me?" The crab didn't say anything, but Lily knew he wanted to play. + +Lily ran to the water and splashed her feet. The crab followed her and splashed too. They played together all night long. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Goodbye Mr. Crab! I had so much fun with you tonight." The crab waved goodbye with his claw. + +Lily went to bed with a big smile on her face. She dreamed of playing with the crab and splashing in the gentle water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make funny shapes with it. One day, she decided to write a letter to her friend who lived far away. She asked her mom for a reliable pen and some paper to write on. + +Lily sat down at the table and started to write. She told her friend all about her day and how much she missed her. She even drew a picture of the two of them playing with dough together. Lily was so happy to have written the letter and she couldn't wait for her friend to receive it. + +A few days later, Lily's mom received a call from her friend's mom. She told Lily that her friend had received the letter and was so happy to hear from her. Lily was overjoyed and couldn't wait to write another letter to her friend. From that day on, Lily made sure to always have a reliable pen and paper so she could write letters to all her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the farm to see all the animals, especially the pig. The pig was so big and pink, and Lily loved watching it roll around in the mud. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to a store. They looked at many things, but Lily saw a toy pig that she really wanted. It was so pretty and pink, just like the pig at the farm. But it was very expensive, and Lily's mom said they couldn't take it home today. + +Lily was sad, but then she remembered the pig at the farm. She was so happy to see it again and she ran over to take a closer look. The pig was snoring and dreaming about mud. Lily giggled and said, "I love you, pig!" and the pig snorted in response. Lily was very happy, and she knew that she didn't need an expensive toy pig when she had a real pig friend at the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go to her friend's birthday party. Her mommy helped her dress in a pretty pink dress with sparkly shoes. + +At the party, Lily's friend gave her a big, colorful pill to eat. It tasted like strawberries and made her feel very happy. They played games and sang songs until it was time to go home. + +When Lily got home, she told her mommy all about the fun party. She showed her the pretty dress and told her about the yummy pill she ate. Her mommy was happy to see how much fun Lily had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mommy had to go to work and she had to go to a lecture. Lily felt worried because she didn't want her mommy to leave. + +As her mommy was getting ready, Lily started to weep. She didn't want her mommy to go. Her mommy hugged her and told her that she would be back soon. Lily felt a little better but still worried. + +After her mommy left, Lily played with her toys for a while. She tried to keep herself busy so she wouldn't think about her mommy being away. Eventually, her mommy came back home from the lecture. Lily was so happy to see her mommy and ran to give her a big hug. She was no longer worried and felt so happy to have her mommy back. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide field with many flowers. The flowers were very pretty and many animals came to see them. One day, a rabbit saw a flower that he liked very much. He wanted to take it home, but he didn't ask the owner if he could. The owner was very sad when he saw that the flower was gone. + +The rabbit didn't know that taking things without asking is not good. He thought it was okay because no one was watching. But the owner was watching and he was very upset. He decided to talk to the rabbit and explain that it's important to ask before taking things that don't belong to you. + +The rabbit felt very sorry and wanted to make things right. He decided to remove the flower from his home and put it back where it belonged. The owner was very happy and forgave the rabbit. From that day on, the rabbit always asked before taking anything, and he learned that it's important to be respectful of other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to go to the gym with his mom. They would run and jump and play together. The gym was always warm, which made Tim happy. + +One day, Tim and his mom went to the gym, but it was closed. Tim was sad, so his mom suggested they go for a walk instead. They walked and walked until they came to a park. At the park, Tim saw some kids playing and he wanted to join in. + +Tim's mom said it was okay and Tim ran to play with the other kids. He had so much fun that he forgot all about the gym. When it was time to go home, Tim was tired but happy. He told his mom that he wanted to come back to the park again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her soft and cozy bathrobe after taking a bath. Her bathrobe was pink and had a hood to keep her head warm. It was her favorite thing to wear! + +One day, Lily was playing with her dog, Max. Max was a big, hairy dog with a wagging tail. Lily noticed that Max's fur was getting all over her bathrobe. She said, "Max, you're making my bathrobe hairy! I don't want to wear a hairy bathrobe!" + +Max didn't understand what Lily was saying, but he wagged his tail anyway. Lily had an idea. She said, "Max, come here. I'm going to cover you with my bathrobe." Max wagged his tail even harder and ran over to Lily. + +Lily covered Max with her bathrobe and giggled. Max looked silly with the pink bathrobe on, but he didn't mind. Lily was happy because now her bathrobe was no longer hairy. From that day on, Lily would cover Max with her bathrobe after every bath. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on a picnic. They had a lovely time eating sandwiches and playing games. But then, the wind blew hard and knocked over their basket. The food spilled everywhere and the plates broke. + +The family was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, they remembered that they had a friend who could repair things. They went to their friend's house and asked for help. The friend said they could fix the plates, but not the food. + +The family learned that it's important to take care of their things and be careful not to waste food. They also learned that it's good to have friends who can help you when things go wrong. Even though the picnic ended badly, they were grateful for their friend's help. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. He didn't like to play with his friends. One day, his friend suggested that he look in a dictionary to find some new words to learn. The grumpy bear didn't want to at first, but then he thought it might be fun. He looked in the dictionary and found lots of new words that he didn't know before. He was happy that his friend had suggested it. From then on, the grumpy bear wasn't so grumpy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play music on his flute. One day, he went to his mom and asked for a snack. His mom gave him a banana, but Timmy didn't like it. He said, "This banana is spoiled!" + +His mom said, "Okay, let's separate the spoiled banana from the good ones." So they did that, and Timmy got a fresh apple instead. He was happy and went back to playing his flute. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big and happy nation. The people in the nation loved to play and have fun. They were very flexible and could do cartwheels and somersaults easily. But one day, a big storm came and destroyed many of the houses and buildings in the nation. The people were sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a kind and wise leader came and promised to restore the nation to its former glory. The people were happy and hopeful again. The leader worked hard with the people to rebuild the houses and buildings that were destroyed. They worked together and never gave up. + +Finally, after many days of hard work, the nation was restored and even better than before. The people were happy and proud of what they had accomplished. They knew that they were flexible and could overcome any obstacle that came their way. And so, the nation continued to thrive and play happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a fox in the garden. The fox looked at her and Lily got scared. She ran to her mother and said, "Mommy, there's a fox in the garden! What should I do?" + +Her mother said, "Be careful, Lily. Foxes can be dangerous. Let's go outside together and see if the fox is still there." + +When they went outside, they saw that the fox had left. Lily's mother explained, "Sometimes foxes come into our garden to look for food. But we don't want them to get too close to us. We have to be careful and not allow them to come too close." + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will be careful and not allow the fox to come too close." From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful when playing outside and never saw the fox again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when her mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to go to the store to buy some things for our ship." Lily was excited to go on an adventure with her mom. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a toy ship that she really liked. She asked her mom if they could buy it, but her mom said, "No, we need to buy things that are more serious and important for our ship." Lily didn't understand what that meant, so she asked her mom, "What does 'serious' mean?" + +Her mom explained, "Serious means something that is very important and valuable. We need to buy things that will help our ship stay safe and strong." Lily nodded her head and said, "Oh, I see. Let's buy the serious things then." + +After they finished shopping, Lily and her mom went back to their ship and used the things they bought to make it better. Lily was happy that they didn't buy the toy ship because she knew that the serious things they bought were more valuable and important for their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to wander around the forest and play with his friends. One day, while he was wandering, he saw a lumberjack cutting down a tree. The lumberjack was very strong and had a big axe. + +Teddy felt sad because the tree was delicate and beautiful. He went up to the lumberjack and said, "Please stop cutting the tree. It is delicate and pretty." The lumberjack replied, "I need to cut down the tree to make some furniture for my family." + +Teddy didn't want to argue with the lumberjack, so he went back to his friends and told them what had happened. His friends agreed that they didn't like the lumberjack cutting down trees either. So they came up with a plan to stop him. + +The next day, when the lumberjack came back to cut down more trees, Teddy and his friends stood in front of the trees and wouldn't let him pass. The lumberjack realized that he was wrong and promised to never cut down delicate trees again. From that day on, Teddy and his friends protected the forest and all the delicate trees in it. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to play with yarn and balls. One day, Mittens saw a candle on the table. Mittens wanted to play with the candle, but it was too dangerous. Mittens decided to tie a ribbon around the candle instead. Mittens felt proud of himself for being safe and playful at the same time. From that day on, Mittens played with the ribbon instead of the candle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack who loved to play with his toy cars. He had a blue car that was his favorite. Jack liked to race his cars with his friends, but he never won. One day, Jack decided he wanted to win a race, so he practiced every day. + +Jack's mom noticed how obedient he was when he practiced. She said, "Jack, you're doing a great job practicing. Maybe one day you'll win a race!" Jack smiled and kept practicing. + +Finally, the day of the big race came. Jack felt nervous, but he remembered his mom's words and stayed obedient to his practice. When the race started, Jack's blue car zoomed ahead of all the other cars. He was winning! Jack felt so happy and proud of himself. He had finally won a race! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go on walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a walk near a big mill. Lily saw the mill and pointed at it. She asked her mommy and daddy what it was. They told her it was a place where they make flour for bread. + +As they walked closer to the mill, Lily saw that it was very dirty. She wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, that mill is dirty!" Her mommy and daddy agreed and said they should try to clean it up. They picked up some trash that was on the ground and put it in the trash can. Lily helped too, and they all felt good about making the mill a little cleaner. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big ocean all day long. But sometimes, he felt lonely because he didn't have any fish friends to play with. + +One day, Fin saw a big fish swimming towards him. The big fish looked very scary, but Fin didn't swim away. Instead, he went up to the big fish and said hello. The big fish was actually very nice and asked Fin if he wanted to be friends. + +Fin was so happy to have a new friend to swim with. They played together every day and had so much fun. Fin even taught his new friend how to study the different colors of the coral reef. From that day on, Fin was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly around and eat seeds. One day, Tweety found a big, wide vine. Tweety thought it would be fun to play on the vine, so she flew over to it. + +But when Tweety tried to play on the vine, she saw that there was a big, mean cat sleeping on it! Tweety was scared of the cat and didn't know what to do. She wanted to play on the vine, but she didn't want to wake up the cat. + +Tweety thought and thought, and finally came up with a plan. She flew up high into the sky and then dove down towards the vine, flapping her wings as hard as she could. The wind from her wings made the vine shake and the cat woke up, scared and confused. Tweety quickly flew away, happy that she could play on the vine without any problems. +One day, Timmy went to his school. He saw his teacher at her desk. "Hi, teacher!" said Timmy. "Hi, Timmy!" said the teacher. "Why is your desk wet?" Timmy asked. "I spilled my water," the teacher said. + +Timmy went to his classroom and saw his friends. "Hi, friends!" said Timmy. "Hi, Timmy!" said his friends. "Do you recognize my new toy?" Timmy asked. "Yes, we do!" said his friends. + +Timmy played with his toy and then it was time for snack. They had yummy apples and juice. "I love apples!" said Timmy. "Me too!" said his friends. After snack, they played outside and had so much fun. It was a great day at school for Timmy and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He had a seat on his back for his friends to ride on. One day, he met a tiny mouse who wanted to ride on his seat. The elephant was enormous and didn't think the mouse would fit, but he let him try. + +As they were riding, the elephant felt a tickle on his back. Suddenly, the mouse snapped his fingers and the elephant felt a relief. The mouse had found a tick on the elephant's back and removed it. + +The elephant was so grateful that he let the mouse ride on his seat whenever he wanted. From that day on, the elephant and the mouse became the best of friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a big dog with a dangerous look on its face. She was scared and ran away. + +Her friend, Timmy, asked her why she was running. Lily said, "Big dog, dangerous!" Timmy smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you." He put his arm around her neck and they walked away together. + +Lily felt safe with Timmy and smiled. She knew that she had a good friend who would always be there for her. From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together every day and had lots of fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her bear. A boy came up to her and asked, "Can I play with your bear?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, but he belongs to me." The boy smiled and said, "Thank you! You are very kind." + +As they played together, the boy showed Lily how he could do tricks with the bear. Lily was amazed and said, "Wow, you are so gifted! I wish I could do that." The boy replied, "Thank you! It takes practice and success comes with hard work." + +After playing for a while, the boy gave the bear back to Lily and said, "Thank you for letting me play with your bear. I had so much fun!" Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm happy we could share." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around. "Hello butterfly, what are you doing?" asked Lily. "I'm looking for some flowers to eat," replied the butterfly. "Would you like to come with me?" asked Lily. "Sure, I would love to," said the butterfly. + +As they were walking, Lily felt a tickle in her nose. "Achoo! I sneezed," she said. "Bless you!" said the butterfly. "Thank you," said Lily. They continued walking until they found a field full of flowers. "Wow, this is beautiful!" said Lily. "I'm going to eat some flowers now. Do you want some?" asked the butterfly. "No, thank you. I'm too busy playing," said Lily. + +After a while, the butterfly finished eating and said goodbye to Lily. "Thank you for showing me this beautiful place," said the butterfly. "You're welcome," said Lily. As the butterfly flew away, Lily felt another tickle in her nose. "Achoo! I sneezed again," she said. Suddenly, she remembered the butterfly's words. "Oh no, I think I caught a cold from the butterfly," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went to a restaurant with his mom and dad. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to order some food. He asked his mom, "Can I order some chicken nuggets and fries, please?" + +His mom said, "Sure, Timmy. But first, let's look at the menu to see what else you might like." + +Timmy looked at the menu and realized that there were lots of yummy things to choose from. He saw pizza, hamburgers, and even spaghetti. But he decided that he still wanted chicken nuggets and fries. + +When the food came, Timmy was very happy. He took a bite of his chicken nugget and said, "Mmm, this is fine!" His mom and dad laughed and said, "We're glad you like it, Timmy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the beach with her bucket and shovel. One day, she saw a big wave coming towards her. She said, "Oh no! The wave is going to get me!" But her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. The wave will reverse and go back into the ocean." + +Lily was curious about the word "reverse", so she asked her mommy what it meant. Her mommy explained that it meant to go back the opposite way. Lily thought that was pretty cool. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy were walking along the beach when they saw something strange. The tide had gone out very far, and there were lots of little fish flopping around on the sand. Lily said, "Look, mommy! The tide went away and left the fish behind!" Her mommy said, "Yes, sometimes the tide goes out and leaves things behind." + +As they continued walking, they saw something very fancy sticking out of the sand. It was a shiny gold necklace! Lily's mommy said, "Wow, that's a very fancy necklace. Someone must have lost it." They decided to take it to the lifeguard station so that the owner could find it. + +When they got to the lifeguard station, the lifeguard said, "Thank you for bringing this necklace. It belongs to a lady who was swimming in the ocean when a big wave knocked it off her neck. She was so happy when we found it and gave it back to her." Lily and her mommy were happy too, knowing that they had helped someone find their lost treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat muffins for breakfast every day. One morning, her mom made her a delicious blueberry muffin. Lily took a big bite and crumbs fell everywhere. + +Her mom said, "Lily, please clean up your mess." Lily got a napkin and cleaned up the crumbs. Her mom said, "Good job, Lily! You're so fit and strong from cleaning up." Lily smiled and took another bite of her muffin. It was a happy breakfast for Lily and her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. They bought some candy and a pack of mints. Lily loved mints because they made her breath smell fresh. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud scream. She looked around and saw a little boy who had lost his mommy. The boy was crying and screaming for his mommy. Lily felt sad for the boy and wanted to help him. She had a thoughtful idea. + +Lily went up to the boy and offered him a mint. She said, "Don't cry, little boy. Have a mint. It will make you feel better." The boy stopped crying and took the mint. He smiled and said, "Thank you." Then, his mommy came and found him. She thanked Lily for being so kind and thoughtful. From that day on, Lily always carried mints with her in case she met someone who needed a little help. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. The little mouse had a long tail. One day, the little mouse met a bird. The bird said, "Hello little mouse, why is your tail so long?" The little mouse replied, "I don't know, it has always been long." The bird said, "That's okay, I like your little tail." + +The little mouse and the bird became friends. They played together and sang songs. The little mouse would sing, "I have a little tail, it's long and thin." The bird would sing, "I have wings, I can fly." They had so much fun together. + +One day, the little mouse got lost. The bird looked everywhere for the little mouse. Finally, the bird found the little mouse and brought him back home. The little mouse was so happy to be back with his friend. From that day on, they continued to play and sing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quackers. Quackers loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, it started to rain and the pond got very dark. Quackers was scared, but his friends came to him and they all splashed around together. Quackers was grateful to have such good friends. The rain stopped and the sun came out, making the pond bright again. Quackers and his friends quacked happily and swam some more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mommy asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to do it, but her mommy urged her to clean up. + +Lily started to clean up, but she was not happy. She wanted to keep playing with her toys. Suddenly, she found a broken toy. She was sad because it was not perfect anymore. + +Her mommy saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the broken toy. Her mommy said, "It's okay, we can change it and make it perfect again." + +Lily learned that sometimes things can change and become better. She also learned that it's important to listen to her mommy's urges, even if she doesn't want to do it. From that day on, Lily cleaned up her toys every day and listened to her mommy's urges. +Once upon a time, there was a big pond. It was home to many fish and ducks. One day, a wealthy man came to the pond. He wanted to build a big house near it. The fish and ducks were worried that the man would take over their home. But the man promised to settle peacefully and share the pond with them. So, the fish and ducks were happy and lived peacefully with the new neighbor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy some toys. She saw a doll that she really wanted, but it had a big price tag. Lily asked her mommy if they could buy the doll, but her mommy said it was too expensive. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. A kind lady who worked at the store saw Lily crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the doll she wanted but couldn't afford. The lady was very compassionate and told Lily not to worry. + +The lady went to the back of the store and came back with the doll. She gave it to Lily and said, "You can have it for free because I want to make you happy." Lily was so happy and hugged the lady. She said, "Thank you for being so nice. You are my friend." The lady smiled and said, "You're welcome. Have a good day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play in the park with his toys. One day, Timmy saw a skeleton in the park. It was very scary and Timmy ran away. + +Timmy went home and told his mom about the skeleton. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Skeletons are not real. They are just for Halloween." + +But Timmy still felt scared. His mom said, "I hope you feel better soon. Let's go to the store and buy some candy. That will make you feel happy." + +At the store, Timmy saw an impressive toy car. He wanted it so badly, but his mom said they couldn't buy it today. Timmy felt sad and started to cry. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can save up and buy the car next time." Timmy felt better and they went home with some candy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs and played with them every day. One day, Timmy's mom made him some soup. The soup smelled very smelly, but Timmy was hungry so he ate it anyway. + +After eating the soup, Timmy went to play with his dinosaurs. He decided to stir them up in a big bowl. As he stirred, he heard a loud noise. Suddenly, a big, smelly dinosaur appeared and chased Timmy all around the house. + +Timmy was very scared and ran to his mom for help, but it was too late. The smelly dinosaur caught him and took him away. From then on, Timmy never stirred his dinosaurs again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, she went to the river with her mommy and daddy. The river was big and had lots of water. Lily was scared to go in the river, but her mommy and daddy told her it was fine and they would keep her safe. + +As Lily played in the water, she started to dream about a magical land with talking animals and candy trees. She told her mommy and daddy about her dream, and they smiled and said it sounded like a fun place to visit. They finished playing in the river and went home for dinner. + +At dinner, Lily's mommy asked her what her favorite part of the day was. Lily said, "I liked playing in the river and dreaming about the candy trees." Her mommy and daddy laughed and said they loved playing in the river with her too. It was a fine day for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and hop around in the grass. One day, Benny's favorite soft blanket went missing. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. Benny was sad because he loved his blanket so much. + +Benny decided to ask his friends if they had seen his blanket. His friend, the squirrel, said that he saw a big bird take it last week. Benny was scared because he didn't know how to get his blanket back. But he was determined to try. + +Benny hopped around and searched for the bird's nest. Finally, he found it high up in a tree. Benny was scared but he knew he had to be brave. He climbed up the tree and found his soft blanket in the bird's nest. Benny was so happy that he found his blanket and he hopped back home with it. From that day on, Benny knew that he could overcome any challenge if he tried his best. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy was digging in the sand with his shovel when he found a small treasure chest. He was so excited to touch it, but it was buried deep in the sand. + +Timmy asked his friends to help him dig it up. They all worked together and finally, they uncovered the treasure chest. When Timmy opened the chest, he found a beautiful necklace inside. He put the necklace on and felt very happy. + +But later that day, Timmy started to feel uncomfortable. The necklace was too tight around his neck. He tried to take it off, but it wouldn't budge. Timmy realized that he shouldn't have touched the treasure, because it had a curse on it. He had to bury the necklace back in the sand to break the curse. From that day on, Timmy learned to be careful about what he touched and to always listen to his instincts. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. Lily loved to drink coffee with her mommy in the morning. Her mommy always made the coffee with a yellow mug. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. While they were playing, they saw a big dog running around. Lily was scared and asked her mommy a question, "Mommy, is the dog friendly?" Her mommy said, "Yes, the dog is very friendly. Don't be scared." + +Lily felt better and went to pet the dog. After playing with the dog, they went back home and had some yummy coffee in the yellow mug. Lily felt happy and safe with her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big smile and loved to play with her toys. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +While playing, Lily met a dog named Max. Max was very smelly and Lily didn't like it. She said, "Max, you are smelly. Please go away." Max didn't understand what Lily said, so Lily's friend said, "Max can't speak, Lily. He doesn't understand you." + +Lily felt bad for being mean to Max, so she decided to give him a hug. Max licked Lily's face and she laughed. From that day on, Lily and Max became best friends and played together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He woke up early in the morning and went outside to play. He saw his friend, Billy, walking down the street. + +"Hi Billy! Do you want to play?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, I do! What should we do?" Billy replied. + +"I have an idea! Let's play with this cable. It's long and fun to swing around," Timmy said. + +"Okay, that sounds like a good idea," Billy said. + +After they played with the cable, Timmy's mom called them inside for breakfast. She made pancakes and they were delicious! They ate and laughed together. It was a great morning for Timmy and Billy. +One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing outside. They decided to build a fort with some sticks they found. Timmy used a hammer to help make the fort. + +Suddenly, Billy started to complain that he didn't like the fort. Timmy felt sad because he worked hard on it. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw the fort. She thought it was very cool and popular. She told Billy that he should be grateful for Timmy's hard work. Billy apologized and they all played together in the fort. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big bear. He was so enormous that he could barely fit in his cave. One day, the bear was walking in the forest when he stumbled upon a little rabbit. The rabbit was crying because he had spilled his soup all over himself. + +The bear asked the rabbit what was wrong, and the rabbit explained that he had made soup for his family, but he had tripped and spilled it all. The bear felt sad for the rabbit and asked if he could help. The rabbit was hesitant at first, but he decided to forgive the bear and let him help. + +Together, the bear and the rabbit went to the rabbit's house and made a new pot of soup. They laughed and had fun while cooking, and when the soup was ready, they all sat down to eat. The soup was delicious, and the rabbit was grateful to the bear for helping him. The bear felt happy that he could make the rabbit smile again. From that day on, the bear and the rabbit became good friends and would often make soup together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he found a big pile of leaves on the ground. He picked up the leaves and started to scatter them around. + +Suddenly, a little girl named Lily came over to Timmy. She had an adorable puppy with her. "Hi Timmy! What are you doing?" Lily asked. "I'm scattering leaves!" Timmy replied. + +Lily looked at Timmy and smiled. "That looks like fun! Do you want to come over and look at my dictionary with me?" she asked. Timmy had never seen a dictionary before, so he was curious. He followed Lily and her puppy to her house. + +When they got there, Lily showed Timmy her dictionary. It was a big book with lots of words in it. Timmy thought it was very interesting. "Wow, this is cool!" he said. Lily smiled and said, "I know, right? It's one of my favorite things." Timmy and Lily spent the rest of the afternoon looking at the dictionary and playing with the puppy. It was a fun day in the park! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to go to the harbor with his mommy. They would watch the big boats and the seagulls flying. One day, they saw a man waving at them from his boat. "Hello!" he shouted. + +Timmy and his mommy waved back. The man docked his boat and came over to say hello. He had a basket of yummy apples with him. "Would you like an apple?" he asked Timmy. + +Timmy nodded his head and took an apple. It was so yummy! "Thank you!" he said. + +The man and Timmy's mommy talked for a while, while Timmy played with his toy boat in the water. When it was time to go home, the man waved goodbye and sailed away. Timmy couldn't wait to come back to the harbor again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear named Benny. Benny was very hungry and he went to the forest to find some food. He saw a juicy apple on a tree and tried to reach it, but he couldn't. He got mad and started to tear the leaves off the tree. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud coughing sound. He saw a little rabbit who was coughing a lot. Benny asked the rabbit if he was okay and the rabbit said he couldn't breathe well because he had a problem with his lung. Benny felt sad for the rabbit and decided to help him. + +Benny took the rabbit to his cave and gave him some honey to help him feel better. The rabbit felt much better and thanked Benny. Benny was happy to help and realized that it's not nice to be rude to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to ask lots of questions. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the airport to see the big jets take off. + +Timmy was so excited to see the jets fly up in the sky. He kept asking his mommy when the jets were going to take off. Finally, the jets started to move and Timmy's eyes got very big. He watched as the jets flew up high and disappeared into the clouds. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mommy went to a toy store. Timmy saw a toy jet and asked his mommy if he could have it. His mommy said no, but Timmy didn't give up. He kept asking and asking until his mommy finally said yes. + +Timmy was so happy to have his own little jet to play with. He played with it every day and even pretended he was flying up in the sky with the big jets he saw at the airport. Timmy learned that if he asked enough times, sometimes he could get what he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play guitar. He would strum and sing every day, but one day he lost his guitar. He looked for it everywhere, but it was unknown where it went. + +Feeling sad, the boy decided to pray to find his guitar. He closed his eyes and asked for help. Suddenly, he heard a sound coming from outside. He opened his eyes and saw his guitar on the doorstep! + +The boy was so happy that he played his guitar all day long. He knew that praying helped him find his beloved guitar. From that day on, he made sure to always take care of his guitar and never lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a shiny red ball. One day, Lily's mom asked her to carry a glass of water to her grandma's room. Lily was scared because she didn't want to spill the water and break the glass. But her mom said, "I trust you, Lily. You can do it." + +Lily took the glass carefully and walked quietly to her grandma's room. She was very careful and didn't let the glass handle slip. When she reached her grandma's room, she gave her the water and her grandma said, "Good job, Lily. You are so responsible." + +From that day on, Lily learned that she could handle things carefully and her mom would trust her. She felt proud of herself and always tried to be responsible. The moral of the story is that when someone trusts you, you should be careful and do your best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved fairies and often played with them in her garden. One day, while she was playing, she saw an attractive fairy with a shiny dress. She was so happy to see the fairy that she ran towards her. + +"Hello, pretty fairy!" said Lily. + +"Hi there, little girl!" replied the fairy. + +Lily wanted to give the fairy a present, so she cut a flower from her garden and gave it to her. + +"Oh, thank you, Lily! This is so beautiful!" said the fairy. + +Lily was so happy to make a new friend, and the fairy was happy to have a new flower in her collection. From that day on, Lily and the fairy became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a fairy. The fairy lived in a big forest. One day, the fairy met a skunk. The skunk was very smelly. The fairy asked the skunk if he wanted to help her load some flowers. The skunk said yes and they loaded the flowers onto a big cart. The fairy and the skunk became good friends and they went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to receive presents from her parents and friends. One day, her parents gave her a mysterious box with a label that said "Do not open until your birthday." Lily was so excited to see what was inside, but she knew she had to wait. + +Days passed, and Lily couldn't stop thinking about the box. She asked her parents every day when her birthday would come. Finally, the day arrived, and Lily opened the box. But to her surprise, there was nothing inside! + +Lily was sad and disappointed, but her parents explained that the box was a lesson in patience and that sometimes things don't turn out as expected. Lily learned that it's important to be patient and not always expect to receive something. Sometimes the mystery and anticipation can be just as fun as the gift itself. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a park. The tree had many leaves and branches. One day, a man came with a tool and started to prune the tree. He cut some branches and leaves to make the tree healthy. The tree felt better after the pruning. + +After some time, some children came to play in the park. They saw the tree and started to climb it. They had a funny time playing on the branches. More and more children came to play on the tree. The weight of the children was increasing and the tree started to bend. But the tree was strong and did not break. The children had a lot of fun playing on the tree and they promised to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, it was very gloomy and cloudy outside, and Lily felt a little sad. She sat on a swing and started to imagine she was a bird flying in the sky. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Timmy came over and showed her a shiny chain he found on the ground. Lily thought it was very pretty and asked if she could wear it. Timmy said yes and helped her put it around her neck. Lily felt very happy and imagined she was a princess wearing a beautiful necklace. + +As they played together, the sun started to come out from behind the clouds. Lily and Timmy ran around and had lots of fun. Lily was grateful for her friend and the chain that made her feel like a princess. She knew that even on gloomy days, she could always imagine and find happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very stubborn and always wanted her own way. One day, Lily went to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. They saw many animals like lions, tigers, and bears. + +As they walked around, they came across a big guard who was watching over the gorillas. Suddenly, one of the gorillas started to scream really loud! Lily got scared and wanted to leave, but her mommy and daddy told her not to be afraid. + +After a while, the gorilla stopped screaming and Lily felt better. She learned that sometimes animals make loud noises, but they are still friendly. From that day on, Lily was not so stubborn and was happy to visit the zoo again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and keep them in a big box. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and forgot her box there. + +When they returned home, she realized her box was missing. She said, "Mommy, my box is gone! It was so impressive with all my toys inside." Her mom said, "Don't worry, we will go back to the park and find your box." + +When they got back to the park, Lily saw a man holding her box. She said, "Excuse me sir, that's my box!" The man returned the box to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know it belonged to you. It is an impressive box." + +Lily was happy to have her box with all her toys back. She thanked the man and hugged her mom. From that day on, she made sure to always keep an eye on her box. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain, but her mom always told her not to because she would get wet and catch a cold. One day, Lily didn't listen and went outside to play in the rain anyway. + +After a while, Lily's mom saw her playing in the rain and told her to come inside. Lily didn't want to because she was having so much fun. Her mom said, "If you stay out there too long, you'll suffer from a cold." Lily didn't understand what "suffer" meant, so she just went inside. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to a fancy hotel for a special treat. Lily saw all the fancy things in the hotel room and said, "Wow, this is luxury!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is very nice here." + +As they were leaving the hotel, Lily's mom reminded her about playing in the rain. Lily said, "I know, I got wet and that's not good for me." Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, sweetie. You're getting so smart!" +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who loved to play the violin. She was very, very old and had wrinkles on her face. She lived in a small house with her cat.