diff --git "a/TinyStories_1931.txt" "b/TinyStories_1931.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1931.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The next day, the big bird flew high and took some heat from the sun. The young fox was very happy. The big bird gave the heat to the young fox. Now, the young fox was warm and happy. He did not feel cold anymore. The young fox thanked the big bird and they became good friends. From that day on, they played together in the warm forest. +One day, a little blue bird named Bobby was playing outside. He was having lots of fun jumping in mud puddles. After a while, he became very dirty. His blue feathers were now brown with mud. Bobby's mom saw him and said, "Bobby, you need to take a shower to get clean." + +Bobby went inside his little bird house and took a shower. The water washed away all the mud from his feathers. He started to look blue again. When he was done, he went back outside to show his mom. + +"Look, Mom! I'm blue again!" Bobby said happily. His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Bobby! Now you are nice and clean." Bobby was happy that he took a shower and could play outside with his friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cat named Bob. Bob was very good at helping his friends. He loved to support them when they needed help. + +One day, Bob found a big envelope on the ground. He did not know what was inside, but he knew it was important. He decided to take the envelope to his friend, the wise owl. + +The wise owl opened the envelope and saw a pretty picture. Bob was happy that he could support his friend by bringing the envelope to him. The wise owl thanked Bob, and they both smiled. From that day on, they became even better friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he put his favorite toy car in a safe place, but he forgot where he put it. + +Tim started a search to find his toy car. He looked under his bed, in his toy box, and behind the couch. He even asked his mom and dad if they had seen it. But the toy car was still lost. + +It was an icy day outside, so Tim put on his warm coat and hat. He decided to search for his toy car outside. He looked in the snow and found it near the big tree! Tim was so happy that he found his toy car. He played with it all day and promised to always remember where he put it. +Once upon a time, there was a big bookcase in a little room. The bookcase had many books. It was very tall and strong. + +One day, a foolish cat came into the room. The cat saw the bookcase and wanted to play. The cat jumped and tried to point at the top book. The cat jumped again and again, but could not reach the book. + +A little boy saw the cat and laughed. He said, "Silly cat, you can't get the book!" The boy walked to the bookcase and pointed at the top book. The book came down, and the boy gave it to the cat. The cat was happy, and they both sat down to read the book together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little bird named Tim. Tim loved to sing. Every day, he would sit on a tree branch and sing his favorite songs. + +One day, a fierce wind came to the town. It was a tornado! The tornado was big and strong. It made the trees and houses shake. Tim was scared, but he knew what he had to do. He had to sing to make the tornado go away. + +Tim took a big breath and started to sing. His voice was small, but it was strong. The tornado heard Tim's song and started to slow down. The wind became less fierce. The tornado went away, and the town was safe again. Everyone was very happy and thanked Tim for his brave singing. +One day, a clever cat and a big dog were playing in the park. The cat found a cart and had a fun idea. The cat said to the dog, "Let's see who can push the cart faster!" + +The dog thought he was stronger, so he said, "I will win for sure!" They started to push the cart. The cat was fast, but the dog was faster. The cat started to think of a plan to win the race. + +The clever cat saw a big hill and said, "Let's race down the hill!" The dog agreed. As they raced down the hill, the cart went faster and faster. The cat jumped in the cart and rolled down the hill very fast. The dog tried to catch up, but the cat won the race. The dog learned that the clever cat used her brain to win, and they both had fun playing together. +One day, a jolly fish named Bob lived in a big, blue sea. He had many friends like Tim the crab and Sally the seahorse. They liked to play and swim together in the water. + +Bob the fish had a big lung. He could sigh very loud. One day, he saw Tim and Sally looking sad. They lost their ball in a big hole. Bob wanted to help his friends. + +Bob swam to the hole and took a deep breath with his big lung. He sighed very loud and blew the ball out of the hole. Tim and Sally were so happy! They all played with the ball and had a fun day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went on a walk with his mom. They wanted to look at the pretty landscape. They saw big trees, pretty flowers, and a big blue sky. Tim was very happy to be outside in the sun. + +As they walked, Tim saw a hurt bird on the ground. The bird was sad and could not fly. Tim wanted to help the bird, but he did not know what to do. He asked his mom for help. + +Tim's mom came up with a plan. They went home and got a soft towel and a box. They went back to the hurt bird and gently picked it up. They took the bird home and gave it some food and water. In a few days, the bird was not hurt anymore and could fly. Tim and his mom went back to the pretty landscape and let the bird go. They were happy they could help the bird and watch it fly again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She had a shiny penny. Sally wanted to see if her penny could grow like a flower. So, she put the penny in a pot with dirt and water. + +Every day, Sally was very patient. She gave the penny sun and water. She waited and waited to see if it would grow. She sang to the penny and told it bedtime stories. + +One day, Sally looked in the pot and saw a tiny green thing. It was not her penny, but a small plant! Sally was so happy. She learned that pennies don't grow, but her love and care helped a little plant grow instead. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim and his mother. They had a good time playing together every day. Tim loved to play catch with his mother in their yard. + +One sunny day, Tim said, "Mother, let's play catch!" His mother smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. That's a good idea!" They went outside and started to play. Tim threw the ball and his mother tried to catch it. + +Sometimes, the ball would go too far and Tim's mother would run to catch it. They laughed and had fun. After they played catch, they went inside the house. Tim's mother said, "You did a good job today, Tim!" Tim smiled and hugged his mother. They were happy and loved each other very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to step in the park and play with his friends. One day, while he was playing, he found a glove on the ground. It was an unknown glove, and Tim didn't know who it belonged to. + +Tim picked up the glove and showed it to his friend, Sarah. "Look, I found a glove!" he said. Sarah looked at the glove and said, "I don't know whose glove it is. Let's ask others if it's theirs." + +So, Tim and Sarah went to their friends and asked, "Is this your glove?" But no one knew whose glove it was. They asked a big girl, a small boy, and even a dog, but no one knew. + +Finally, they saw a sad girl sitting on a bench. Tim asked, "Is this your glove?" The girl looked at the glove and smiled. "Yes, that's my glove! Thank you for finding it!" she said. Tim and Sarah were happy they could help, and they all played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a funny cat named Tom. Tom loved to talk to his friends. One day, Tom saw a new cat in the park. This cat had a funny look. Tom wanted to be friends with the new cat. + +Tom went to the new cat and said, "Hi, I am Tom. I like your funny look. Do you want to be friends?" The new cat smiled and said, "Yes, I am Sam. I like to talk too. Let's be friends." + +Tom and Sam played and talked all day. They had so much fun together. They became best friends. From that day on, Tom and Sam always played and talked together in the park. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to eat ice cream. One day, Sue went to the ice cream shop with her mom. The shop had many interesting colors and flavors of ice cream. Sue was very excited. + +Sue's mom said, "Sue, remember to pick only one flavor, okay?" Sue looked at all the ice cream and thought very hard. She saw red ice cream, blue ice cream, and even green ice cream. Sue finally picked her favorite, the pink ice cream. + +Sue and her mom sat down to eat their ice cream. Sue's mom had brown ice cream. They both enjoyed their tasty treat. Sue smiled and said, "Mom, I love ice cream so much!" Sue's mom smiled back and said, "I know, Sue. Ice cream is very special." And they both had a fun day at the ice cream shop. +Once upon a time, there was a small egg. The egg was empty inside. It had a tiny crack on it. The egg was alone and sad. It did not have any friends. + +One day, a bird saw the egg. The bird was worried about the egg. The bird wanted to help the egg. The bird tried to fix the crack with its beak. But the crack only got bigger and bigger. + +In the end, the egg broke into many pieces. The bird was very sad. The egg was gone forever. The bird flew away, still feeling worried and sad. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Bessie. Bessie loved to sing. Every day, she sang happy songs in the big, green field. The sun was hot, but Bessie did not mind. She felt happy when she sang. + +One day, a little bird heard Bessie singing. The bird flew down and sat on the fence. "I like your song, Bessie," said the bird. "Can we sing together?" Bessie smiled and said, "Yes! Let's sing a happy song." + +So Bessie and the little bird sang together in the hot sun. Their voices filled the air, and all the other animals came to listen. The cow and the bird sang and sang, and everyone felt happy. And from that day on, Bessie and the little bird were the best of friends. +One day, a girl named Lucy found a pair of scissors. She was very enthusiastic to use them. She wanted to make her toys look better. So, she started to cut their hair. + +As Lucy cut more hair, her fun started to increase. She liked to see the new styles on her toys. She felt like a hair stylist. Her toys were happy too. + +Later, Lucy's mom came into the room. She saw the toys with their new haircuts. She was happy to see Lucy being creative. From that day on, Lucy became the best toy hair stylist in her home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a big dream. She wanted to swim in a big pool. Every night, Mia would dream of the pool. She would tell her mom and dad about her dream. They would smile and say, "One day, Mia. One day." + +One day, Mia's mom and dad took her to a surprise place. Mia was so happy when she saw it. It was a big pool! Mia was finally going to swim. She put on her soft swim suit and jumped in the water. Mia's dream came true. She was so happy. + +Mia swam in the big pool all day. Her mom and dad watched her and smiled. They were happy that Mia's dream came true. When it was time to go home, Mia was tired but happy. She knew that dreams can come true if you believe in them. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, Max saw a little boy named Timmy watching a cartoon. Max wanted to watch the cartoon with Timmy. + +Max went to Timmy and said, "Can I watch the cartoon with you?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, Max! Let's watch it together." They sat down and enjoyed the cartoon. + +After the cartoon, Timmy tried to explain the story to Max. "Max, the cartoon showed us that we should always help others and be kind." Max wagged his tail and understood the lesson. From that day on, Max and Timmy always helped others and were kind to everyone they met. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful dog named Spot. He loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, Spot saw a big sack near a tree. He was curious and wanted to find out what was inside. + +Spot went to his friend, a wise old owl. "What is in the sack?" he asked. The owl said, "I don't know, but be careful when you open it." Spot nodded and went back to the sack. + +He used his teeth to snap the sack open. Inside, he found lots of colorful balls. Spot was so happy and called his friends to play with the balls. They played all day and had lots of fun. The cheerful dog and his friends loved their new toy and played with it every day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to play on it. But there was a gate in front of the slide, and it was locked. Tim was sad, he really wanted to go on the slide. + +Tim asked his mom to help him unlock the gate. His mom found a key and unlocked it. Tim was very happy. He ran to the slide and saw that it was very clear and clean. He was excited to slide down. + +As Tim started to climb, another little boy came to the slide. They both wanted to slide at the same time. They did not know what to do. Tim's mom told them to take turns. Tim let the other boy slide first, and then he slid down. They both had fun and became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had very long hair. One day, she went to play outside with her friend, Tom. + +Sue and Tom were playing catch when Sue's hair got stuck in a tree. "Oh no!" she said. "My hair is in a bad spot!" Tom tried to help, but he was too short. They both paused and thought about what to do. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He found a stick and used it to lift Sue's hair out of the tree. "Thank you, Tom!" Sue said with a big smile. They were both happy and went back to playing catch. From that day on, Sue always remembered to tie her hair back when playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a small boat. The boat was in a big pond. The boat liked to number the fish that swam by. One, two, three, the boat counted. + +One day, a foolish duck came to the pond. The duck saw the boat and wanted to play. The duck jumped on the boat and made a big splash. The boat stopped counting the fish. + +The boat was sad, but the duck said sorry. They became friends and played together. The boat and the duck counted the fish together. One, two, three, they counted, and they were both happy. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy dog named Bob. Bob liked to play with his red ball. One day, Bob saw a big book. It was a novel. Bob wanted to become friends with the novel. + +Bob took the novel to his house. He put the novel next to his bed. At night, Bob slept next to the novel. He hoped that the novel would become his best friend. + +But the novel did not become his friend. The novel was just a book. Bob was very sad. He cried and cried. Bob learned that he could not make friends with a book. He missed playing with his red ball. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. One sunny day, while digging in the dirt, she found a shiny thing. It was a warm copper coin. Lily was happy and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom said, "Lily, this coin is special. Keep it safe and it will reveal a secret." Lily put the coin in her pocket and went to sleep that night, excited for the secret. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily held the warm copper coin tight in her hand. At the park, they saw a big tree. The tree had a small hole in it. Lily put the coin in the hole and something magical happened. The tree opened a secret door. Lily and her mom went inside and found a beautiful room full of toys and treats. The warm copper coin had revealed a secret playroom just for Lily. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a noisy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and jump all day long. He had a friend named Tom, a little boy who lived next door. Tom and Spot played together every day. + +One day, Tom and Spot found a big jar of sugar in the kitchen. They wanted to eat the sweet sugar, but Tom's mom said, "No, sugar is not good for you." Tom and Spot were sad, but they listened to Tom's mom. + +Later, Tom and Spot went outside to play. They ran and jumped and made lots of noise. After a while, they got tired and decided to settle down under a big tree. They sat quietly, listening to the birds sing. And even though they didn't get to eat the sugar, Tom and Spot were still very happy because they had each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big pink cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and have lots of fun together. + +One day, dark clouds came and the wind began to blow. It was a hurricane! Fluffy and his friends were scared. They all ran to find a safe place to hide. Fluffy found a small cave and went inside. + +Inside the cave, Fluffy decided to kneel down and wait for the storm to pass. He was very brave and knew that everything would be okay soon. After a while, the hurricane went away and the sun came out. Fluffy and his friends were happy to play outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a purple ball that he loved to play with. One day, he saw a big cat near his ball. The cat was fierce, and it made Spot scared. + +Spot wanted his ball back, so he tried to be brave. He walked up to the fierce cat and started to rub against it. The cat looked at Spot and then looked at the purple ball. Spot hoped the cat would be nice and let him have his ball. + +The cat saw how much Spot loved the purple ball. It decided to be nice and let Spot have his ball back. Spot was very happy and thanked the cat. From that day on, they became good friends, and they played with the purple ball together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to hear her mom tell her stories. Her mom would tell her stories about a big dog named Max. Max was an obedient dog who always did what he was told. + +One day, Max saw a beautiful pattern on the ground. It was made of colorful stones. He wanted to show Lily the pattern, so he barked loud for her to come outside. Lily heard Max barking and ran outside to see what he found. + +Lily saw the pretty pattern and clapped her hands. She thanked Max for being such a good and obedient dog. They played outside all day, making more patterns with the colorful stones. And from that day on, Lily and Max were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play in her garden. One day, she found a big mushroom. It was very pretty. + +Amy wanted to pick the mushroom, but her mom said, "No, it is expensive. It is for everyone to see." Amy was sad, but she listened to her mom. She did not snap the mushroom. + +Later, Amy saw a butterfly land on the mushroom. She was happy she did not snap it. The butterfly made the mushroom even prettier. The moral of the story is to listen and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a humble boy. He had a brother. They loved to play together. The humble boy liked to include his brother in all his games. + +One day, they went to the park. They saw a big tree. The humble boy said, "Let's climb the tree!" He helped his brother climb up. They had so much fun. + +Soon, it was time to go home. The humble boy and his brother walked home together. They were happy to include each other in their fun day. They loved being together. +One day, a small girl named Mia found a big closet in her house. She never saw the closet before. Mia was very curious. She wanted to know what was inside. She opened the closet and saw a big jar of candy. Mia's eyes got big and she was very happy. + +Mia wanted to taste the candy. She took a big handful and ate it quickly. It was very sweet and yummy. Then, her mommy came into the room and saw Mia eating the candy. Mommy said, "Mia, you should not eat candy without asking. It is not good for you." Mia felt sorry and said, "I am sorry, mommy. I will not do it again." + +Mommy hugged Mia and said, "It is okay, Mia. Just remember to always ask before you take something that is not yours." Mia promised to ask next time. She learned that it is important to ask before taking things. And Mia and her mommy shared the candy together, but only a little bit. +Once upon a time, a little horse named Max lived in a big farm. Max was a troubled horse because he had no friends. He would look at the other animals playing and wish he could join them. + +One day, Max met a kind girl named Lily. She saw Max looking sad and asked, "Why are you sad, Max?" Max told her that he had no friends. Lily felt bad for Max and said, "Don't worry, Max. I will be your friend." + +That night, Max and Lily sat under the stars. Max closed his eyes and started to pray. He prayed for more friends and for his new friend Lily. The next day, Max felt happy because his prayer came true. He made friends with the other animals and they all played together. Max was no longer a troubled horse, all because of his new friend Lily and his simple prayer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat that wanted to sail across the big sea. The boat was not very big, but it was very brave. One day, the boat met an elderly fish who was very wise. The fish told the boat about a special gum that could make it strong enough to sail far away. + +The little boat wanted to find the gum, so it sailed and sailed. It looked high and low, but the gum was hard to find. The elderly fish saw the boat trying hard and decided to help. Together, they searched and finally found the special gum. + +The little boat ate the gum and became strong. It sailed across the big sea and had many adventures. The boat was happy and always remembered to help others, just like the elderly fish helped it. And the moral of the story is that when we help each other, we can do great things. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run. One day, Spot found a rare toy in the park. It was a trophy. Spot was very happy. + +Spot wanted to take the trophy home. But first, he wanted to play with it. So, Spot bit the trophy. He bit it again and again. The trophy was fun to bite. + +At last, Spot took the trophy home. He showed it to his mom. She was very proud. Spot put the trophy on a shelf. He looked at it every day. It was a special trophy. +One day, a boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a mysterious big box. Tim was curious. He wanted to know what was inside the box. He tried to open it, but it was locked. He was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Tim saw his friend, Sue, pass by. She had an umbrella. It was raining a little. Tim asked Sue for help. Sue had an idea. She used the umbrella to poke the lock. It opened! They were both happy. + +Inside the box, they found lots of toys. They played with the toys and shared them with their friends. The moral of the story is that working together and sharing can make everyone happy. +One day, a big, colorful whale had a plan. He wanted to make new friends in the sea. He swam and swam, looking for other sea animals to play with. + +The whale met a small fish. He said, "Hi, fish! I am a colorful whale. Do you want to be my friend?" The fish said, "Yes, whale! Let's play together!" They swam and played in the water, having fun. + +Soon, they saw a big octopus. The whale asked, "Hi, octopus! Do you want to play with us?" The octopus said, "Yes, I like your plan!" The whale, the fish, and the octopus all played together, laughing and swimming in the sea. +One day, a wealthy man named Tom lived in a big house. Tom liked to think a lot. He had many rooms in his house, but he did not go into one room for a long time. + +One day, Tom went into the room he had not been in for a very long time. He saw a big cobweb in the corner. Tom thought, "I need to clean this room and make it nice again." + +Tom cleaned the room and found a big box under the cobweb. He opened the box and saw many toys inside. Tom remembered that these were his favorite toys when he was little. Tom was happy he found the box and played with the toys all day. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a flute. She was very happy and started to play it. She played the flute all day long. Her friend, Tim, came to play with her. They both played with the flute and had lots of fun. + +But then, Amy started to sneeze. She sneezed and sneezed. Tim was worried. He asked, "Are you okay, Amy?" Amy said, "I don't know. I can't stop sneezing!" Tim thought maybe the flute was making Amy sneeze. + +They decided to put the flute away and play with something else. Amy stopped sneezing, and they were both happy again. They played with dolls and cars and had a great day. They learned that sometimes, it's better to stop playing with something if it makes you feel bad. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lily loved to know about new things and go on visits to her grandma's house. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to visit grandma. When they got there, Lily saw a big, soft cat. The cat was very quiet, too. Lily asked her mom, "Can I play with the cat?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be gentle and quiet." + +Lily played with the cat all day. She got to know the cat very well. The cat liked Lily, too. They had a lot of fun together. At the end of the visit, Lily gave the cat a big hug and said, "Goodbye, new friend. I will visit you again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little pony named Lily. Lily liked to keep her toys organized. One day, she was playing with her friends Tom and Sue. They were having so much fun. + +Lily said, "Let's play with the blocks and build a big tower!" Tom and Sue agreed. They started to build, but the blocks seemed messy. Lily wanted to make the blocks organized. + +Lily said, "Let's put the big blocks on the bottom and the small ones on the top." Tom and Sue liked the idea. They worked together to make the blocks organized. The tower looked much better. + +In the end, Lily, Tom, and Sue built the tallest tower they had ever seen. They were very happy. They learned that keeping things organized could make playtime even more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to go to camp with his friends. He was very excited to try new things and play with his friends. + +At camp, Tim saw a big, ugly bug. He was scared, but he wanted to try to be brave. Tim took a deep breath and looked at the bug. It was not so scary after all. The bug had many legs and was very fast. + +Tim and his friends played at camp all day. They tried many fun games and made new friends. Even the ugly bug joined in the fun. Tim learned that sometimes, ugly things can be fun too. +Once upon a time, there was a playful panda named Pippin. Pippin loved to play all day with his friends in the big green forest. They liked to run, jump, and climb trees together. Pippin was always happy when he was playing. + +One day, Pippin and his friends were playing a game of hide and seek. Pippin found a big bush to hide in. He was very quiet and still, waiting for his friends to find him. He was so good at hiding that his friends took a long time to find him. + +When the game was over, Pippin and his friends were tired but happy. They said goodbye and went to their homes. Pippin walked back to his cozy home in the tall bamboo trees. He ate some yummy bamboo and then went to sleep. Pippin had a big smile on his face because he had so much fun playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a white cat and a black dog. They were good friends. They liked to play together in the big park. The sun was bright and the grass was green. + +One day, the white cat and the black dog played a game. They wanted to see who could run the fastest. The white cat said, "I am fast. I can run like the wind!" The black dog said, "I am faster. I can run like a race car!" + +They started to run. The white cat ran fast, and the black dog ran faster. They ran and ran until they were very tired. At the end, the black dog won the race. They both laughed and were happy. + +The white cat and the black dog went home. They were still good friends, even though the black dog won the race. They knew that playing together was more important than winning. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a big, healthy dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a small, pretty bird. The bird had a ticket in its beak. Max wanted to know where the bird was going. + +Max said, "Hello, bird! Where are you going with that ticket?" The bird yawned and said, "I am going to a fun party. Do you want to come with me?" Max was very happy and said, "Yes, I want to go!" + +Max and the bird went to the party together. They danced, ate yummy food, and played fun games. They were very tired at the end of the day. Max and the bird yawned and went home. They had a great time at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish. This fish was very fine. It had pretty colors and swam fast. The fish liked to play with its friends in the water. They would swim together and have fun all day. + +One day, the fish wanted to show off to its friends. It tried to do a big jump out of the water. But, the fish did not jump high enough. Instead, it fell back into the water with a big splash. The fish felt embarrass. Its face turned red, and it swam away to hide. + +After a while, the fish's friends came to find it. They told the fish that it was okay, and everyone makes mistakes. They said they still liked the fish and wanted to play. The fish felt better and knew it was fine. Then, they all swam and played together again, happy as ever. +One day, a little dog named Spot was playing in the open yard. He loved to run and jump on his four legs. He would chase after balls and play with his friends. The sun was shining, and Spot was having a great time. + +Suddenly, Spot saw a big red ball. It was the biggest ball he had ever seen! He wanted to play with it. Spot ran as fast as he could to catch the ball. He jumped high in the air and landed on the ball with his front legs. + +But then, something strange happened. The big red ball started to vanish! Spot was scared. He looked at his legs, and they were still there. He looked at the ball, and it was almost gone. Spot didn't know what to do. + +Spot's friends came running over to see what was happening. They saw the ball vanishing too. They all looked at each other and then back at the ball. Just as the ball was about to vanish completely, it stopped. The ball was back! + +Spot and his friends were so happy. They played with the big red ball all day long. And from that day on, whenever Spot played in the open yard, he always kept an eye on the big red ball, just in case it tried to vanish again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and his dog, Max. Tim loved to play outside, but today it was very cold. There was ice on the ground and it seemed too slippery to play. + +Tim wanted to go outside, but his mom said, "You must wear your tight boots to keep your feet warm and safe." Tim did not like the tight boots, but he put them on anyway. He went outside with Max and they played in the cold. + +As they played, Max slipped on the ice, but Tim did not. The tight boots helped him stay safe on the slippery ice. Tim learned that sometimes we must do things we do not like to stay safe and warm. And that was the day Tim learned to listen to his mom, because she knew what was best for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little rat. This rat seemed very small, but he was very mighty. He lived in a big house with a kind girl named Lily. + +One day, Lily saw the rat and said, "Hello, little rat! You seem so small, but I know you are mighty." The rat looked up at her and smiled. He was happy that Lily knew he was strong. + +Together, they played all day. The mighty rat helped Lily with her toys and even shared his food with her. They became the best of friends. The little rat showed everyone that even if you seem small, you can still be mighty. +Once upon a time, there was a big, powerful horse named Max. Max lived in a stable on a farm with other animals. Max loved to chew on his favorite food, apples. Every day, the farmer would bring Max some apples to eat. + +One day, Max saw a little bird named Lily. Lily was sad because she couldn't find any worms to eat. Max said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you find some worms to eat." Max and Lily looked around the farm, and they found some worms for Lily. + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Max! You are a good friend." Max smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Friends help each other." And from that day on, Max and Lily were the best of friends. They played together and helped each other, and they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a guitar. The guitar was very sad. It was alone and had no friends. One day, the guitar met a drum. The drum was also alone and sad. The guitar and drum wanted to be friends. + +They decided to unite and make music together. The guitar and the drum played songs. They were very happy. Their music was so loud and fun that it made a dead tree come back to life. + +The tree was very happy too. It danced to the music of the guitar and drum. Soon, more friends came to join them. They all played together and had a great time. The guitar was not sad and alone anymore. They all lived happily ever after. +One day, a big tiger was walking in the forest. He saw a little mouse. The mouse was very scared and started to tremble. The tiger felt envious of the mouse because it was so small and cute. + +The tiger wanted to be friends with the mouse. So, he said, "Hello, little mouse. Do not be scared. I want to be your friend." The mouse stopped trembling and looked at the big tiger. The mouse was happy to have a new friend. + +From that day on, the big tiger and the little mouse were best friends. They played together in the forest every day. The other animals saw them and were happy too. The tiger was not envious anymore, and the mouse never trembled again. +Once upon a time, there was a unique little girl named Amy. Amy loved to gaze at the sky and watch the birds fly. She liked to pretend she could fly too. + +One day, while Amy was gazing at the sky, she saw a bright, shiny object on the ground. She picked it up and saw it was a needle. The needle was very small and shiny. + +Amy showed the needle to her mom. Her mom said it was special and they should keep it safe. Amy put the needle in her room and gazed at it every day. She knew it was unique, just like her. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy little house. In the house, there was a big box. The box had many toys in it. The toys were very happy to be in the box. They liked to play together. The box was their home, and they loved it. + +One day, a new toy came to live in the box. It was a long toy, and it was one inch long. The other toys were not sure if they should include the new toy in their games. They thought the new toy was too big and might break their games. + +The new toy felt sad. He wanted to be friends with the other toys and play games. The new toy tried to show the other toys that he could be careful and not break their games. He helped to make the games more fun. + +Soon, the other toys saw that the new toy was a good friend. They decided to include the new toy in their games. The big box was now a happy place for all the toys to play together. They learned that it was good to be friends with everyone, no matter how big or small they were. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big factory. In this factory, many people would hurry to make toys for kids. They worked hard every day to make sure the toys were ready. + +One day, a dangerous machine in the factory started to make too much noise. The people who worked in the factory got scared. They did not want anyone to get hurt. So, they quickly turned off the dangerous machine and called for help. + +A very smart person came to fix the machine. They made sure it was not dangerous anymore. The people in the factory were very happy. They could hurry to make more toys again. The kids who got the toys were happy too, and they played with them all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little sock. This sock was empty and felt very lonely. The sock wanted to find a friend to play with. So, the sock decided to start looking for a friend. + +The sock went outside and saw a big tree. It thought the tree could be its friend. The sock said, "Hello, tree. Can we be friends?" The tree did not say anything. The sock felt sad and kept looking for a friend. + +Then, the sock saw a little girl. The girl was also looking for a friend. The sock said, "Hello, girl. Can we be friends?" The girl smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends!" The sock was very happy. The empty sock and the little girl played together every day and were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat with a big sail. The sail was very important because it helped the boat move in the water. One day, the boat met a friendly fish. + +"Hello, little boat!" said the fish. "Why is your sail so important?" + +The boat wanted to explain. "When the wind blows, it pushes my sail. That makes me go fast in the water," the boat said. + +The fish thought that was very interesting. "Wow!" said the fish. "I wish I had a sail too!" + +The boat and the fish became good friends. They played together in the water every day. The boat liked to show the fish how fast it could go with its important sail. And the fish liked to swim beside the boat, happy to have a friend. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in her room. She liked to play hide and seek with her toys. She would close her eyes and count to ten, then try to find them. Today, she was playing with her teddy bear named Ben. + +Lily said, "Ben, I will count and you hide, okay?" Ben nodded his head. Lily closed her eyes and began to count. "One, two, three..." When she reached ten, she opened her eyes and started to look for Ben. She looked under her bed, behind the chair, and in her toy box. But she could not find Ben anywhere. + +Then, Lily saw a small door in the corner of her room. She had never seen it before. She opened the door and found Ben hiding inside. He was holding on tight to a big, soft pillow. "I found you, Ben!" said Lily. Ben smiled and gave Lily a hug. From that day on, Lily and Ben loved playing hide and seek in their special hiding place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big jar. He loved to fill the jar with things he found outside. One day, Tim went to the park to play and find things for his jar. + +At the park, Tim saw a big dog. The dog looked fearful. Tim wanted to help the dog. He said, "Come here, dog!" The dog came to Tim. Tim saw that the dog was not really fearful, just lost. + +Tim took the dog home and gave it some food. The dog was happy. Tim put a pretty rock he found at the park in his jar. He and the dog became best friends. They played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted painter. He loved to paint the beautiful landscape around his home. One day, he saw a big tree near a small pond. He thought it would be a great place to paint. + +As he was painting, a little bird came and sat on the tree. The bird saw the painter and asked, "What are you doing?" The painter said, "I am painting the landscape. I love to paint pretty things." + +The little bird was happy and started to sing. The painter liked the song and painted the bird too. They became good friends. The bird and the painter spent many days together, making the world more beautiful with their gifts. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. The big red ball liked to play with his friend, the long rope. They would play all day in the sunny park. + +One day, a slow snail came to the park. The snail saw the big red ball and the long rope playing. The snail wanted to play too. The big red ball and the long rope said, "Okay, you can play with us!" + +But the big red ball had to warn the slow snail. "Be careful with the long rope," he said. "Do not get too close or you might get hurt." The slow snail listened and played with them from far away. + +They all played together and had lots of fun. The big red ball, the long rope, and the slow snail became best friends. They played in the sunny park every day and were always happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a big red car with a "zoom" written on it. Tim loved cars, so he stared at it with big eyes. He wanted to play with the car, but it belonged to another child named Sam. + +Tim felt upset because he wanted to play with the car. He asked his mom, "Can I play with the car, please?" His mom said, "You need to ask Sam if you can play with it." + +Tim walked up to Sam and asked, "Can I play with your car, please?" Sam looked at Tim and said, "Yes, we can play together!" Tim and Sam played with the car, making it zoom all around the park. They had so much fun and became good friends. +One day, a boy named Tim was ready to play. He went outside and saw a big wood box. Tim wanted to open the box to see what was inside. He needed a tool to help him open the box. He found a nail and thought it would help him open the box. + +Tim tried to use the nail to separate the wood pieces of the box. He pushed the nail into the wood and pulled it apart. The wood pieces started to separate. Tim was happy because he was getting closer to seeing what was inside the box. + +Finally, the box was open. Tim looked inside and found a lot of toys. There were cars, dolls, and balls. Tim was so happy that he used the nail to separate the box and find the toys. Now he was ready to play with all his new toys. +Once upon a time, there was a large box. It had lots of stuff in it. The stuff was all different colors. There were red things, blue things, and green things. The box was in a room where kids played. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found the large box. He wanted to play with the stuff. He took out the stuff and tried to fit them together. He tried to fit a red thing with a blue thing. It did not work. He tried to fit a green thing with a red thing. It worked! + +Tim was happy. He played with the stuff all day. He fit the green and red things together to make a long line. He showed his mom and dad. They were proud of him. Tim had fun playing with the large box of stuff. +Once upon a time, there was a weird bird. This bird lived in a yard. The bird liked to call all day long. It would call and call to its friends. + +One day, a big cat came to the yard. The cat heard the bird call. The cat wanted to play with the bird. The bird saw the cat and stopped calling. + +The cat got closer and closer to the bird. The bird was scared. It tried to call for help, but no one heard. The cat caught the bird. The bird was sad and could not call anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to organize her toys. She had a big box where she put them all. One day, while organizing her toys, she found a small bag of magic powder. + +"Wow, what is this?" Sue asked her mom. Her mom looked at the bag and said, "This is magic powder, Sue. It can make things dark or light." + +Sue was very excited. She went outside and found a small, dark cave. She wanted to see if the magic powder could make the cave light. She opened the bag and threw some powder into the cave. Suddenly, the cave became bright and full of light. + +Sue was so happy that she had found the magic powder. She knew that she could use it to make the world a better place. And from that day on, Sue used the magic powder to help others and make the world a brighter place. +One day, a boy named Tom went with his mom to the store. They bought a cheap toy for Tom to play with. Tom was very happy and could not wait to get home and play with his new toy. + +When they got home, Tom's mom helped him unpack the toy from its box. Tom was so excited to see the toy. He played with it all day long. Tom's mom told him a joke, and they both laughed a lot. + +Tom and his mom had a fun day playing with the cheap toy and telling jokes. They were very happy together. +One day, a little girl named Lily and her dog, Spot, went for a walk. They saw a unique hill that they had never seen before. Lily said, "Let's go up the hill, Spot!" + +As they walked up the hill, they saw a big tree. They decided to take a break and sit under the tree. Spot barked, "Woof!" which meant "Good idea!" in dog language. + +When they got to the top of the hill, they saw a beautiful view. Lily and Spot were very happy they decided to go up the hill. They played and laughed together. It was a great day for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Coco. Coco loved to eat carrots and cauliflower. One day, Coco was hopping around the garden when he saw a big cauliflower on a tall plant. Coco wanted to eat it, but it was too high up. + +Coco tried to jump up to reach the cauliflower, but he couldn't balance on his hind legs for very long. Just then, a nice bird flew by and saw Coco struggling. The bird said, "I can help you get that yummy cauliflower!" The bird flew up and plucked the cauliflower from the plant, then dropped it down to Coco. + +Coco was so happy and thanked the nice bird. He munched on the cauliflower and it was the tastiest one he had ever had. From then on, Coco knew that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you can't balance or reach things on your own. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play hockey with his friends. But one day, Timmy got hurt and became fearful of playing hockey again. He didn't want it to end, but he was too scared to play. + +Timmy's friends noticed he wasn't playing anymore and asked him why. Timmy told them he was scared of getting hurt again. His friends were sad to hear this and wanted to help. They decided to teach Timmy how to play safely and make sure he didn't get hurt again. + +After some practice, Timmy became less fearful and started to enjoy playing hockey again. He was happy that his friends didn't let his fear end his love for the game. From that day on, Timmy played hockey with his friends every day and they all had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her doll named Emily. One day, Lily accidentally dropped Emily and her arm broke. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy saw that her doll was broken and said, "Let's go see Uncle Tom. He can help fix Emily's arm." So, they went to Uncle Tom's house. When they got there, Uncle Tom said, "Hi Lily, what brings you here today?" + +Lily said, "Emily's arm is broken. Can you fix it, Uncle Tom?" Uncle Tom said, "Sure, I can fix it. Let me see what I can do." After a few minutes, Uncle Tom fixed Emily's arm and gave her back to Lily. Lily was so happy that she hugged Uncle Tom and said, "Thank you for fixing my doll, Uncle Tom. I will mail you a big hug!" +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to gather nuts in the forest. He would run around and find all the nuts he could. One day, he found a thick nut that he couldn't crack open. + +"Hey, Mr. Owl," Sammy asked. "Can you help me open this nut?" + +"Of course, Sammy," Mr. Owl replied. "Let me see what I can do." + +Mr. Owl tried to crack open the nut with his strong beak, but it was too thick. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew Sammy and the nut away. They landed in a river and were swept downstream. + +Sammy tried to swim to safety, but the nut was too heavy. He couldn't hold on any longer and was swept away by the current. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. He would run and run until he was very tired. + +One day, Timmy's mommy told him that it was important to do exercise every day. Exercise is when you move your body to stay healthy and strong. Timmy remembered what his mommy said and decided to do some exercises every day. + +He would run around the yard, do jumping jacks and even stretch his arms and legs. It was hard work, but Timmy knew it was good for him. After a long day of playing and exercising, Timmy went to bed feeling happy and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and saw a crazy squirrel running around. Lily thought it was funny and laughed a lot. + +Her mommy said, "Lily, let me teach you something. Squirrels are wild animals and we should not get too close to them. They can bite us." + +Lily listened carefully and said, "Okay mommy, I will be careful." They continued to play and have fun at the park, but Lily made sure to stay away from the crazy squirrel. From that day on, she knew to be careful around wild animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat strawberries, they were his favorite food. One day, Timmy's mom made him a strawberry smoothie. Timmy took a sip and said "Yummy! I enjoy this smoothie!" + +But then, Timmy's mom added something to the smoothie that made it spicy. Timmy didn't like spicy things, so he made a funny face and said "Eww, this smoothie is too spicy!" + +Timmy's mom felt bad that she made the smoothie too spicy, so she made him a new one without the spicy stuff. Timmy took a sip and said "Mmm, this smoothie is delicious! I enjoy it so much!" From then on, Timmy's mom always made sure to ask him if he wanted spicy things before she added them to his food. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Cluck. Cluck loved to play and have fun, but he never liked to listen to his mother. One day, Cluck saw a big egg and decided to play with it. He rolled it around and around until it broke and made a big mess. The egg was smelly and Cluck didn't know what to do. + +His mother came and saw the mess. She was very upset and told Cluck that he needed to learn to be more careful. She asked him to write a letter to the farmer to say sorry and to offer to clean up the mess. Cluck felt bad but he did what his mother said. + +The farmer was very happy to receive the letter and saw that Cluck had learned his lesson. From that day on, Cluck always listened to his mother and was more careful when playing. He learned that it's important to take responsibility for your actions and to always be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to the park to play with her best friend, Ben. They played on the swings, went down the slide, and even played tag. + +As they were playing, Lily noticed a shiny net on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to Ben. "Look at this shiny net!" she said. "We can catch bugs with it!" + +But Ben said, "No, Lily. We shouldn't catch bugs. They are our friends too. We should let them be." + +Lily thought about what Ben said and realized he was right. She put the net down and said, "You're right, Ben. We should be thoughtful and kind to all creatures." + +From that day on, Lily and Ben made sure to be kind to all creatures, big and small. And they knew that being thoughtful was the best way to make friends and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was very happy because he could fly high in the sky. He loved to soar and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, Blue met a little girl named Lily. Lily was very curious and asked Blue how he could fly so high. Blue said, "I have oxygen in my lungs that helps me breathe and fly." + +Lily thought that was beautiful and asked if she could fly with Blue. Blue agreed and they flew together. But Lily didn't have oxygen in her lungs like Blue did, and soon she couldn't breathe. Blue tried to save her by flying lower, but it was too late. Lily had passed away. + +Blue was very sad and realized that he should have been more careful. He learned that it's important to always think about the safety of others, even if something seems beautiful and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote all her secrets. One day, she couldn't find her diary. She looked everywhere but it was not organized. Then, her mommy found the diary under her pillow. Lily was so happy that she gave her mommy a big kiss. +Once upon a time, there was a mother who lived in an ancient house. She loved to sing songs all day long. One day, her little daughter asked her, "Mother, why do you sing all the time?" + +The mother replied, "I sing because it makes me happy. When I sing, I forget all my worries and feel joyful." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I like it when you sing, Mother. Your voice is beautiful." + +The mother hugged her daughter and continued to sing her favorite songs. The little girl danced around the room and they both laughed together. From that day on, the mother and daughter sang together every day, filling their ancient house with joy and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with fire, but her mom told her it was dangerous. One day, Lily found a bright candle and decided to light it. She played with it and accidentally dropped it on the carpet. The carpet started to burn quickly and soon the whole house was on fire. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She remembered her mom telling her to never play with fire. She ran outside and shouted for help. Luckily, her neighbors heard her and called the fire department. The firefighters came and put out the fire. + +After the fire, Lily's mom welcomed her back home with open arms. She hugged her tightly and told her how much she loved her. Lily learned her lesson and promised to never play with fire again. She realized that playing with fire could be dangerous and cause harm to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a loyal dog named Max who loved to play with him. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a potato to eat for dinner. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, what's a potato?" + +"It's a yummy vegetable, Timmy," she replied. + +Later that day, Timmy and Max went outside to play. Timmy threw a ball and Max zoomed after it. Suddenly, Max stopped and started digging in the ground. + +"What are you doing, Max?" Timmy asked. + +Max barked and dug up a potato! Timmy was so happy and thanked Max for finding it. That night, Timmy's mom cooked the potato and it was delicious. Timmy knew he had the best friend in the world with his loyal dog Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going for rides in her mommy's car. One day, they got in the car to go to the park. But when they got in, Lily noticed the car was empty - there was no gas! + +Lily's mommy said, "We need to go to the gas station to fill up the car." So they drove to the gas station and filled up the car with gas. As they were driving back to the park, the wind started to blow and it got very cold. Lily started to shiver. + +"Are you cold, Lily?" asked her mommy. + +"Yes," said Lily. "I'm cold." + +So her mommy turned the heat on in the car and Lily warmed up. When they got to the park, they played on the swings and had a great time. And when it was time to go home, Lily was happy because she got to ride in the car again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet fish named Goldie. One day, Goldie got sick and Lily had to take her to the hospital for fish. It was an unusual place for a fish to go, but Lily wanted Goldie to feel better. + +At the hospital, the doctor said that Goldie's water was dirty and she needed a clean bowl. Lily went to the store and got a new bowl for Goldie. She put clean water in the bowl and Goldie started to feel better. But then Lily noticed that the old bowl was starting to rot. She threw it away and Goldie was happy in her new home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to go outside and play in the sun. One day, they decided to go on a picnic. They gathered all their favorite foods and drinks and put them in a basket. They also brought a big blanket to sit on. + +When they arrived at the park, they found a popular spot under a tree. They spread out their blanket and started to eat. The sun was shining bright, and they felt warm and happy. After they finished eating, they played games and laughed together. + +As the day went on, more families gathered in the park. They all enjoyed the sun and the fresh air. The happy family had a great time and felt grateful for the beautiful day. They gathered their things and went home, tired but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy tools and build things. One day, she saw her friend Jack building a big tower with his tools. + +Lily asked Jack, "Can I help you build the tower?" + +Jack replied, "Yes, I trust you can help me." + +Lily was so happy to hear that Jack trusted her. She picked up her toy hammer and started to build with Jack. Together, they built the biggest tower ever! + +After they finished, Jack said, "Lily, you are such a great helper! We make a rich team together." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. She learned that when someone trusts you, you can do great things together with your tools. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily climbed up high on a tree to play with her doll. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice the time passing by. + +As the sun began to set, Lily realized that she was stuck up high on the tree. She started to cry and wish she could get down. Suddenly, she closed her eyes and started to dream. In her dream, a kind bird came to rescue her and carried her down to safety. + +When she woke up, Lily knew that she had to be careful and not climb too high again. She hugged her doll tightly and thanked the bird in her dream for teaching her a valuable lesson. The moral of the story is to always be careful and not take unnecessary risks. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to jump on his cushion. It was soft and squishy, and he could jump really high on it. But one day, Timmy's cushion became boring. He didn't want to jump on it anymore. + +So, Timmy decided to become a pirate instead. He put on his eye patch and grabbed his toy sword. He pretended to sail the seven seas on his cushion boat. It was a great adventure! + +But after a while, being a pirate became boring too. Timmy missed his cushion. He realized that sometimes the things we have are not so boring after all. From that day on, Timmy jumped on his cushion with even more joy than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a potato and decided to balance it on her head. She walked around the garden with the potato on her head, feeling very proud of herself. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was her friend, Timmy. "What are you doing, Lily?" he asked. "I'm balancing a potato on my head!" Lily replied, feeling restless. "That's very impressive," Timmy said. "But why don't we play a game together instead?" + +Lily agreed and they played hide-and-seek in the garden. They had so much fun together that Lily forgot all about the potato on her head. When they finished playing, Lily realized that the potato was still on her head. She laughed and said, "I almost forgot about my potato! Thanks for playing with me, Timmy." And they both went inside for a snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat limes because they were his favorite fruit. One day, his mom said, "Timmy, you can't eat limes all day. You need to eat other foods too." + +Timmy replied, "But I love limes! Can I have just one more?" + +His mom said, "Okay, I'll allow you to have one more lime, but then you need to eat something else." + +Timmy happily ate his last lime, but then he started to feel weak. His mom asked, "Are you okay, Timmy?" + +Timmy replied, "I don't feel good. I think I ate too many limes." + +His mom said, "That's because limes are sour and can make you feel weak. Let's eat some apples instead." And they both enjoyed some sweet apples together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing outside when he saw an ice cream truck. He went up to the truck and asked for some ice cream. The man in the truck gave Timmy a cold ice cream cone. Timmy took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this tastes delicious!" + +The man in the truck asked Timmy, "Do you want another one?" Timmy shook his head and said, "No thank you, one is enough." Timmy walked away with a smile on his face, enjoying his tasty treat. + +As he walked, he saw his friend Johnny. Johnny asked, "What do you have there, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "I have an ice cream cone. It's cold and tastes yummy!" Johnny asked if he could have a taste, and Timmy said yes. Johnny took a lick and said, "Wow, that is really good!" + +The two boys enjoyed the cold ice cream together and talked about their favorite flavors. They both agreed that chocolate was the best. As the sun began to set, the boys said goodbye and went home, happy and full from their tasty treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who liked to collect pebbles. She had a jar full of them. One day, she found a new pebble that she really liked. She wanted to show it to her friend, Timmy. + +Lily went to Timmy's house and knocked on his door. "Hi Timmy, look at my new pebble!" she said, holding it out for him to see. Timmy looked at the pebble and said, "Wow, that's really cool. Can I hold it?" Lily felt anxious because she didn't want her new pebble to get lost or broken, but she decided to trust her friend and handed it over. + +Timmy accidentally dropped the pebble and it broke into pieces. Lily was upset, but Timmy apologized and promised to be more careful next time. The moral of the story is that it's important to trust your friends and sometimes accidents happen, but it's okay as long as they take responsibility for their actions. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat was worried because it was too small to go on big adventures like the other boats. One day, the boat saw a big ball bouncing towards it. The boat was scared and thought it would be squished by the ball. But the ball bounced over the boat and into the water. The boat was happy it wasn't squished and it watched the ball bounce on the water. The boat decided to try bouncing on the waves too. It bounced up and down and had so much fun. From that day on, the little boat wasn't worried anymore and went on many bouncing adventures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to listen to songs. He would dance and sing along to them all day long. One day, Teddy went for a walk in the woods. He heard a beautiful song and followed it to a big rock. The song was coming from behind the rock. + +Teddy peeked around the rock and saw a little bird singing the song. Teddy felt safe and happy listening to the bird's song. He sat down next to the rock and listened to the bird's beautiful song. Teddy loved the bird's song so much that he asked the bird to sing it again and again. From that day on, Teddy visited the rock every day to listen to the bird's song. +Once upon a time, there was a tall lady who lived in a big house. She loved to plant flowers in her garden and take care of them. One day, a little boy named Timmy came to her garden and started picking her flowers. The tall lady saw him and said, "Please don't pick my flowers, they need to grow big and strong." + +Timmy replied, "But I want to give them to my mommy." The tall lady understood and said, "I have a better idea. You can help me take care of the flowers and watch them grow. Then, when they are big and beautiful, you can give them to your mommy." Timmy agreed and helped the tall lady water and feed the flowers every day. + +As the flowers grew, Timmy felt happy and proud that he helped the tall lady gain such beautiful flowers. When the flowers were finally big enough, Timmy picked a bunch and gave them to his mommy. She was so happy and thanked the tall lady for teaching Timmy how to take care of the flowers. From that day on, Timmy and the tall lady became good friends and continued to work together in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake very much and always asked her mommy to bake her one. One day, her mommy was very busy and didn't have time to bake a cake for Lily. This made Lily worry that she wouldn't get her cake. + +Lily decided to go to the store to buy a cake. She walked all the way there and found a big, beautiful cake. But when she went to pay, she realized she had forgotten her money at home. This made her worry even more. + +Just then, a kind lady saw how sad Lily was and offered to buy the cake for her. Lily was very happy and grateful. She brought the cake home to her mommy and they all enjoyed it together. From that day on, Lily learned that even when things don't go as planned, there is always someone who can help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swing on the swing in her backyard. It was a beautiful day and Lily was having so much fun swinging back and forth. Suddenly, her friend Billy came over to play. Lily was so happy to see him and she invited him to swing with her. + +Billy was very excited to swing with Lily. They both swung higher and higher, laughing and having fun. But then, something terrible happened. The swing broke and Lily and Billy fell to the ground. They both got hurt and had to go to the hospital. Lily was so sad that her swing was broken and she couldn't play on it anymore. She learned that inviting friends over to play can be fun, but it's important to make sure everything is safe first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls, especially her favorite model doll. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her doll. She saw a boy playing with his toy car, so she went over to say hi. + +The boy was shy and didn't talk much, so Lily started to whisper to him. She asked if he wanted to play with her and her doll. The boy nodded and smiled. They played together for a while, but then the boy's mom called him from a distant bench. + +Lily said goodbye to the boy and went back to playing with her doll. She was happy that she made a new friend, even if it was just for a little while. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind to others and whisper if they seemed shy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing outside when she saw a big, fluffy dog. The dog wagged its tail and Lily smiled. She wanted to pet the dog, but she was scared. Her mom told her to only pet dogs she trusts. + +Lily looked at the dog's big, wet nose and its wagging tail. She decided she trusted the dog, so she reached out her finger to pet it. The dog licked her hand and Lily giggled. She loved how soft the dog's fur was. + +Later that day, Lily's brother brought home a disgusting sandwich. It had moldy bread and slimy cheese. Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, that's disgusting!" She didn't want to eat it, even though her brother said it was good. She only ate food she trusted. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went for a walk in the woods. He found a stick on the ground and picked it up. The stick was long and brown and had lots of bumps on it. Timmy thought it was the coolest stick ever. + +As he walked further into the woods, he saw a big, scary bear. The bear looked hungry and Timmy was scared. Suddenly, a smart fox appeared and offered to help Timmy. The fox said he had an idea to scare the bear away. + +The fox took Timmy's stick and tied a piece of cloth to the end. Then he set the cloth on fire and waved it in front of the bear. The bear was so scared of the fire that he ran away as fast as he could. Timmy was safe and happy, and he realized that the stick he found was not just any stick - it was a smart stick that helped him when he needed it the most. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved going to class, but one day, her class was very messy. The teacher was upset and asked the children to clean up, but they didn't listen. + +Suddenly, the teacher shouted, "Clean up this messy class right now!" The children were scared and started cleaning up quickly. But Lily didn't help because she thought it wasn't her mess. + +After class, Lily's friends were upset with her and didn't want to play with her. Lily realized that it's always important to help and be responsible, even if it's not your mess. From that day on, Lily always helped clean up her class and her friends were happy to play with her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty pink dress. One day, she fell down and hurt her leg. Her mommy took her to the hospital, where the doctor said she needed a cast. + +Lily didn't like the hospital, it was big and ugly. She missed dancing and playing outside. But she knew she had to be brave and let her leg heal. She practiced her dance moves in her head and promised herself she would dance again soon. + +One day, a nurse came into her room and asked if she wanted to dance. Lily was so happy! The nurse put on some music and they danced together. It made Lily forget about her hurt leg and the ugly hospital. She smiled and twirled around, feeling so much better. From then on, she knew that even in tough times, there was always something to dance about. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to run and jump and play all day long. But one day, Lily fell down and hurt her arm. It hurt so much that she couldn't move it. + +Lily's mommy knew just what to do. She gave Lily a massage on her arm to make it feel better. Lily felt happy again and could move her arm. + +But then, Lily saw her friend waving from across the playground. She wanted to go play with her, but her arm still hurt a little. Lily didn't want to miss out on the fun, so she decided to go play anyway. + +As she was playing, Lily accidentally bumped her arm and it hurt again. She realized that she should have listened to her mommy and rested her arm. She learned that sometimes it's important to take care of ourselves before we can have fun with our friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a lamp in her room. The lamp was very pretty and made the room look nice and bright. One night, the little girl was playing with her toys and accidentally knocked over the lamp. The lamp fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. + +The little girl was very sad and started to cry. She didn't know what to do because she loved her lamp so much. Her mom came into the room and saw what had happened. She tried to calm the little girl down and told her that everything would be okay. + +But the little girl was still upset and didn't want to go to bed without her lamp. She kept crying and wouldn't stop. In the end, her mom had to take her to bed without the lamp. The little girl cried herself to sleep that night, wishing that she could have her lamp back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was helping her mommy make cookies. Lily loved to stir the batter and make it smooth. + +Suddenly, Lily's hand slipped and she burned herself. Her mommy took her to the doctor, who put a bandage on her hand. Lily was grateful for the doctor's help. + +After that day, Lily learned to be careful when cooking. She also learned to always be thankful for the people who help her when she gets hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees and see the world from up high. One day, he found a ladder next to a big tree. He was so happy because he could climb even higher now. + +But then, a man came along and took the ladder away. Timmy was sad and asked the man why he took it. The man said he needed it for work. Timmy didn't understand why the man couldn't wait until he was done climbing. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and asked him what happened. Timmy told her about the ladder and the man who took it. His mom explained that sometimes people need things more than we do and it's important to share. + +The next day, Timmy saw the man again and told him he could use the ladder as long as he was done with it by the end of the day. The man was surprised and grateful. Timmy felt happy that he could help and learned that sharing is always the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her backyard. Her parent was watching her from the window. The parent was feeling impatient because Lily was not listening to them. They reminded her to come inside for dinner, but Lily didn't want to stop playing. + +As it started to get dark, the parent reminded Lily again. But Lily still didn't want to go inside, she was having too much fun. The parent became more and more impatient, but Lily didn't care. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and Lily got scared. She ran towards the house, but it was too late. A tree fell on her and she got hurt. The parent was very sad and wished Lily had listened to their reminder to come inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat cookies. One day, she saw a big bag of cookies and she wished she could eat them all. Her mom said, "Lily, you can only have one cookie for now." Lily was sad, but she ate her one cookie and it was delicious. + +Later that day, Lily's brother came and saw the bag of cookies. He wanted to eat them too, but Lily said, "No, they're mine!" Her brother got mad and said, "Fine, I'll just sack the whole bag then!" Lily didn't know what that meant, but she knew it was bad. + +When Lily's mom came back, she saw the empty bag of cookies and asked, "Who did this?" Lily's brother said, "I did it, but Lily wouldn't share with me." Lily felt guilty and sad that her wish for all the cookies caused her brother to do something bad. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and swing on the swings. One day, she saw her friend Jack sitting on her favorite swing. + +"Hey Jack, that's my seat!" said Lily. + +"I'm sorry Lily, I didn't know. I just wanted to try the swing," said Jack. + +Lily was upset, but she didn't want to be mean to her friend. "It's okay, Jack. But next time, please ask me first," she said. + +As they were swinging, Lily heard a loud noise. "What's that sound?" she asked. + +"It's a bird chirping," said Jack. + +"No, it's not that. It's something else," said Lily. + +They looked around and saw a man playing loud music on his phone. "That's too loud. I can't hear myself think," said Lily. + +Jack agreed and they decided to ask the man to turn down the volume. The man was surprised, but he did as they asked. "Thanks, that's much better," said Lily. + +They continued to swing, happy to have solved the problem together. Lily thought to herself, "This is an original idea. I'm glad we thought of it." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in the park. She heard a loud noise and turned around to see a big, powerful dog barking at her. Lily felt scared and ran away. + +She saw her friend Timmy and told him about the dog. Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll help you. I have a plan." + +Timmy went to the dog and said, "Hey, doggy. Why are you barking? Do you want to play?" The dog stopped barking and wagged its tail. Timmy and Lily played with the dog and became friends. + +Lily said to Timmy, "You are so brave. I was scared of the dog, but you weren't." Timmy replied, "I wasn't scared because I knew the dog wasn't a threat. It just wanted to play." + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played with the dog every day. They learned that sometimes things that seem scary can be friendly if you give them a chance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every morning. One day, her mommy made her oatmeal with honey and it was so yummy! Lily ate it all up and felt very happy. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the park. They saw a bird and Lily gazed at it with wonder. The bird flew away and Lily felt sad, but her mommy told her not to worry. They kept walking and saw a man selling balloons. Lily asked for one and her mommy bought it for her. Lily was so happy and felt very successful with her new balloon. + +They went home and Lily took a nap, dreaming about the bird and her successful balloon. When she woke up, she asked her mommy to make her more oatmeal with honey. And so, she ate her oatmeal and went to bed, feeling happy and content. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with a fork. One day, when she was eating her spaghetti, her fork fell on the floor. She was sad because she couldn't eat her spaghetti without a fork. + +Her mom saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily answered, "My fork fell on the floor and now I can't eat my spaghetti." Her mom told her not to worry and that she would get her a new fork. + +Lily was happy again and finished her spaghetti with her new fork. She learned that even when things make her sad, there is always an answer to make her happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a huge cabinet in a room. It was so big that it took up almost all the space. One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in the room. She was having a lot of fun until she accidentally knocked over a vase. The vase broke into many pieces, and Lily was very scared. + +Lily knew she had to hide the broken vase or else her mom would be very mad. She looked around the room for a place to hide it. Suddenly, she had an idea. She would put it in the cabinet! She opened the cabinet and put the vase inside. But when she closed the cabinet, something strange happened. The cabinet started to shake and then it vanished! + +Lily was very surprised and scared. She didn't know where the cabinet went or how to get it back. She looked around the room but couldn't find it. Then, she remembered that she had heard a strange noise coming from the cabinet earlier. She realized that the cabinet was magical and had vanished because it was angry that Lily had put the broken vase inside. From that day on, Lily was very careful not to upset the cabinet again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help clean the house. Lily said, "Okay mommy, I will help you!" + +Lily saw a big mess on the floor and grabbed a mop to clean it up. She worked really hard and her mommy said, "Wow, Lily! You are so smart to help me clean the house!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you mommy, I love to help you!" They finished cleaning together and Lily felt proud of herself for being such a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He lived on a farm with his animals. Every day, he woke up early and worked hard. He grew vegetables and fruits, and took care of cows and chickens. + +One day, the farmer felt very sleepy. He decided to take a nap under a big tree. While he was sleeping, a little girl came by. She saw the farmer and said hello. The farmer woke up and smiled. + +The little girl had a book in her hand. She asked the farmer if he wanted to read with her. The farmer was happy to read with her. They read a story about a cat and a mouse. It was a fun story. After they finished reading, the little girl said goodbye and went home. The farmer felt happy and rested. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go to the park. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big display of colorful balloons. She was so happy and shouted, "Mommy, look at the pretty balloons!" + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw a group of boys playing and shouting. Lily felt sad because she wanted the park to be quiet so she could enjoy the balloons. She said to her mom, "Mommy, can you tell the boys to be quiet so I can see the balloons?" + +Her mom went to talk to the boys and asked them to be quiet. They listened and the park became quiet again. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! Now I can enjoy the pretty balloons." + +As she was walking around the park, she saw a disgusting banana peel on the ground. She said, "Ew, that's disgusting!" and her mom picked it up and threw it away. Lily felt happy again and said, "I love the park, Mommy. It's so pretty and quiet now." +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved to jog. Every day, he would put on his shoes and go for a run in the park. One day, as he was jogging, he saw a tiny flea on his arm. The flea was so small, he could hardly see it! The bald man tried to shake the flea off, but it wouldn't budge. So, he kept jogging and the flea held on tight. Eventually, the bald man got tired and had to stop. He looked at the flea and said, "You're a strong little bugger!" Then, he laughed and continued his jog with the flea still clinging to his arm. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. He had a teddy bear that he owned since he was a baby. The teddy bear had a soft texture, and Timmy loved to hug it when he was sad. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him a tough puzzle to solve. The puzzle had different shapes and colors. Timmy tried and tried, but he couldn't solve it. He felt sad and wanted to give up. + +Suddenly, he remembered his teddy bear and hugged it tightly. The soft texture of the teddy bear made him feel better. He then looked at the puzzle again and tried one more time. To his surprise, he solved it! Timmy felt proud and happy that he didn't give up. He knew that owning his teddy bear helped him feel better and gave him the courage to try again. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. Today, they have many toys to choose from. They have cars, dolls, blocks, and books. + +Tom likes cars. He chooses a red car and a yellow car. He makes them go fast on the floor. He says, "Vroom, vroom, look at my cars!" + +Lily likes dolls. She chooses a pink doll and a green doll. She makes them talk and hug. She says, "Hello, hello, how are you?" + +But then, they see a blue toy. It is a big ball. It is shiny and soft. They both want the blue ball. They say, "I want the blue ball! It is good!" + +They start to pull the blue ball. They are not happy. They are angry. They say, "No, it is mine! Give it to me!" + +Mom sees them. She is not happy. She says, "Stop, stop, that is not nice! You have to share the blue ball. You can take turns. Or you can play with it together. What do you choose?" + +Tom and Lily think. They do not want to be angry. They want to be happy. They want to be friends. They say, "Sorry, sorry, we were not nice. We choose to play with it together. We can roll it, bounce it, and catch it. It is fun!" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good, good, that is a good choice. You are good friends. You can have fun with the blue ball. And with your other toys too." + +Tom and Lily smile. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They play with the blue ball. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, thank you, we love the blue ball. And we love you!" +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to bake cookies with Mom. Mom says they can bake today. She gives them a big bowl, some flour, some sugar, some butter, and some chocolate chips. She says they have to mix everything well and make balls of dough. + +Ben and Sam start to mix. But soon they start to fight. Ben wants more chocolate chips. Sam says no, they have to share. Ben gets mad. He grabs a handful of dough and throws it at Sam. Sam dodges. The dough hits the wall. Mom sees the mess. She is not happy. + +Mom says Ben and Sam have to stop fighting. She says they have to clean the wall and the floor. She says they have to go to jail. Jail is a corner in the living room. They have to sit there and think about what they did. They cannot play or talk or watch TV. + +Ben and Sam are sad. They say they are sorry. They say they want to bake cookies. Mom says they have to wait. She says they have to show they can be good. She says they have to be ready to share and help and listen. + +Ben and Sam sit in jail. They look at each other. They nod. They want to be good. They want to bake cookies. They want to make Mom happy. They wait for Mom to say they can come out. They hope she will say it soon. They hope the cookies will be yummy. +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to play outside. They saw many stars in the sky at night and wanted to become stars too. They asked their mom how to become stars. + +Mom said, "Stars are very bright and beautiful, but they are also very busy. They have to shine all the time and stay in their place. They cannot move or play or talk to anyone. Do you still want to become stars?" + +Tom and Sue thought for a moment. They liked to be bright and beautiful, but they also liked to move and play and talk to their friends. They did not want to be busy all the time and stay in one place. They said, "No, mom, we do not want to become stars. We want to be ourselves and have fun." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That is a good choice, my loves. You are already stars in my eyes. You can be anything you want, as long as you are happy and kind. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies." + +Tom and Sue were happy and thanked their mom. They learned that being a star is not always better than being themselves. They enjoyed their cookies and their mom's love. They looked at the stars and said good night. +Tom and Mia are playing in the kitchen. They see a big cabinet with many things inside. They want to see what is in the cabinet. + +"Let's open the cabinet and look," Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful. Mommy said not to touch the cabinet," Mia says. + +They open the cabinet and see many plates, cups, bowls and spoons. They take some out and put them on the floor. They pretend to have a tea party. + +"Look, I have a blue cup and you have a red cup. Let's drink some tea," Tom says. + +"Yum, yum, this tea is good. Do you want some cake?" Mia says. + +They take a cake from the cabinet and break it into pieces. They eat some and throw some around. They make a big mess. + +Suddenly, they hear Mommy coming. They are scared. They try to hide behind the cabinet. + +"Tom, Mia, what are you doing in the kitchen?" Mommy says. + +She sees the cabinet open and the things on the floor. She is angry. + +"Who did this? Who destroyed the cabinet and the things?" Mommy says. + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They don't know what to say. + +"Mommy, we are sorry. We just wanted to play," Tom says. + +"Mommy, we didn't mean to destroy the cabinet and the things. We are clever, we can fix them," Mia says. + +Mommy sighs. She is not happy, but she loves Tom and Mia. + +"Tom, Mia, you are clever, but you are also naughty. You have to learn to listen and to respect the things. You have to help me clean up this mess and say sorry to Daddy. He bought the cabinet and the things for us," Mommy says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They are sorry. They hug Mommy and say sorry. They help Mommy clean up the mess and put the things back in the cabinet. They promise not to touch the cabinet again. +Lily liked pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, a pink doll and a pink bed. She wanted everything to be pink. But her brother Tom did not like pink. He liked blue. He had a blue shirt, a blue cap, a blue car and a blue bed. He did not want anything to be pink. + +One night, Lily and Tom had to sleep in the same room. Lily wanted to sleep in her pink bed. But Tom wanted to sleep in his blue bed. They both said, "This is my bed. You sleep in the other bed." They did not want to share. They got angry and loud. + +Their mom heard them and came to the room. She said, "Lily and Tom, you have to be nice and quiet. You can both sleep in your own beds. But you have to move them closer. Then you can hold hands and say good night." She helped them move their beds. Lily and Tom did not like this. They did not want to touch each other. + +But mom said, "This is the will. You have to do this or you can't sleep here. You have to be kind and calm. Then you can have a good sleep and a good dream." She gave them a hug and a kiss. She turned off the light and left. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They still felt mad and sad. But they also felt tired and sleepy. They did not want to fight anymore. They held hands and said good night. They closed their eyes and slept. They dreamed of pink and blue. They dreamed of being friends. +Sara and Ben were wealthy kids. They had many toys and clothes and books. They lived in a big house with a pool and a garden. They liked to play outside when the sun was bright and warm. + +One day, Sara and Ben decided to make a snowman with the snow that fell last night. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They gave the snowman a hat, a scarf, a carrot nose, and two buttons for eyes. They named him Frosty and said hello to him. + +"Hello, Frosty! You are our new friend!" Sara said. + +"Hello, Frosty! Do you like the sun?" Ben asked. + +But Frosty did not answer. He just smiled with his carrot nose. + +Sara and Ben played with Frosty for a while. They threw snowballs at each other and made snow angels. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, the sun became hotter and hotter. The snow started to melt. Sara and Ben noticed that Frosty was getting smaller and smaller. + +"Oh no, Frosty is melting!" Sara cried. + +"We have to save him!" Ben said. + +They ran to the house and got a bucket of ice. They poured the ice on Frosty, hoping to make him cold again. But the ice also melted in the sun. + +"It's no use, Sara. The sun is too strong. Frosty is going to disappear," Ben said sadly. + +Sara and Ben hugged Frosty and said goodbye to him. They felt very sad. They wished they could keep Frosty forever. + +"Goodbye, Frosty. We love you. Thank you for being our friend," Sara said. + +"Goodbye, Frosty. We will miss you. Maybe we will see you again next winter," Ben said. + +Frosty smiled with his carrot nose. He was happy that Sara and Ben were his friends. He did not mind that he was melting. He knew that he was made of snow, and snow always melts in the sun. He was glad that he had a chance to play with Sara and Ben. He hoped that they would remember him. + +The end. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, Mom says they have to remain in their room and be quiet. Mom has a big test to do on her computer. She says if they are good, they will get a reward. + +Lily and Tom try to be quiet, but they are bored. They want to go outside and see their friends. They whisper to each other. + +"Can we go now?" Tom asks. + +"No, we have to wait for Mom," Lily says. + +"But I'm hungry," Tom says. + +"Me too," Lily says. + +They look at their toys, but they do not want to play with them. They want something new and fun. + +They see a big box in the corner of their room. It is brown and has a label on it. They do not know what it says, but they are curious. + +"Let's open it," Tom says. + +"Maybe it's our reward," Lily says. + +They go to the box and pull the tape. They open the box and see many colorful books inside. They are happy. They love books. They take out the books and look at the pictures and words. They try to read them. + +They forget about being quiet and start to talk loudly. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. + +"Wow, a princess!" Lily says. + +They laugh and clap. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the books and smiles. + +"Did you open the box?" she asks. + +"Yes, Mom," Lily and Tom say. + +"Are you sorry?" Mom asks. + +"No, Mom," Lily and Tom say. + +Mom hugs them and says, "That's okay. The box was your reward. You were very good and quiet for a long time. I finished my test. You can keep the books and read them with me. Do you like them?" + +"Yes, Mom, we love them!" Lily and Tom say. + +They hug Mom and thank her. They are happy. They have new books and a nice Mom. They are not bored anymore. They are busy. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they go to the big field near their house. The field has many flowers and butterflies. Lily and Max run and laugh in the field. + +"Look, Max, a yellow butterfly!" Lily says. She tries to catch it with her hands, but it flies away. + +"Let's lie down and watch the sky," Max says. He finds a soft spot on the grass and lies down. Lily lies down next to him. They look at the blue sky and the white clouds. + +"What do you see, Lily?" Max asks. + +"I see a bunny," Lily says. She points at a cloud that looks like a bunny. "Do you see it?" + +"Yes, I see it. It's adorable," Max says. He smiles at Lily. + +They see more shapes in the clouds. They see a bird, a star, a car, and a cake. They make up stories about them. They have fun in the field. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a bright helicopter in the sky. It is yellow and blue and makes a loud noise. + +"Wow, look at the helicopter!" Tom says. "It is so big and fast!" + +"I want to see it closer!" Lily says. "Maybe it will bring us something!" + +They run to the fence and wave at the helicopter. The helicopter sees them and flies lower. It has a big basket under it. It drops the basket near the fence. + +"What is in the basket?" Tom asks. "Let's go and see!" + +They run to the basket and open it. Inside, they find many toys and books and candies. They are so happy and excited. + +"Thank you, helicopter!" they shout. "You are so nice and kind!" + +The helicopter honks and flies away. Tom and Lily share the toys and books and candies. They have a lot of fun in the park. They think the helicopter is the best thing ever. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play outside and look at the sky. One night, they saw a bright star that was bigger than the others. They wondered what it was. + +"Maybe it is a wish star," Anna said. "If we make a wish, it will come true." + +"Really?" Ben asked. "What do you wish for?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She wanted a new doll, but she also wanted to share her wish with Ben. She smiled and said, "I wish for a big cake that we can eat together." + +Ben nodded. He liked cake very much. He said, "I wish for the same thing. A big cake for us." + +They closed their eyes and wished hard. They hoped the star would hear them. + +But the star did not hear them. The star was not a wish star. It was a broken star. It had a crack in it that made it shine brighter. And the crack was getting bigger and bigger. + +Suddenly, the star exploded. It made a loud boom and a flash of light. Anna and Ben opened their eyes and screamed. They saw pieces of the star falling from the sky. They were scared and ran inside their houses. + +They did not get their cake. They did not get their wish. They only got a broken star. +Tim and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made a line of cars on the floor and pretended they were in a race. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim shouted and pushed his red car forward. Lily pushed her blue car too. The cars zoomed along the line, passing by other cars and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" Tim and Lily said as they played. + +But then, Tim's car hit a bump and flew off the line. It landed on the sofa, where the cat was sleeping. The cat woke up and saw the car. It thought it was a mouse and pounced on it. + +"Meow, hiss, scratch!" the cat said as it attacked the car. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tim cried and ran to the sofa. He tried to get his car back, but the cat was too fast and angry. + +Lily saw what was happening and felt sorry for Tim. She had an idea. She grabbed her harmless yellow car and threw it to the other side of the room. + +"Look, kitty, another mouse!" she said and pointed to the car. + +The cat heard her and looked. It saw the yellow car and forgot about the red one. It jumped off the sofa and chased the yellow car. + +"Phew, thank you, Lily!" Tim said and picked up his red car. It had some scratches, but it still worked. + +"You're welcome, Tim!" Lily said and smiled. "Let's play somewhere else, away from the cat." + +They took their cars and went to the kitchen, where they made a new line on the table. They continued their race, but this time, they were more careful. They did not want to disturb the cat again. +Lily and Sam are playing school in the living room. Lily is the teacher and Sam is the student. Lily has a folder with some papers and a pencil. She gives Sam a paper and says, "This is your work. You have to write your name and draw a picture." + +Sam takes the paper and the pencil. He tries to write his name, but he does not know how. He asks Lily, "How do I write my name?" + +Lily says, "You have to make the letters. Look at the folder. It has your name on it. Copy the letters." + +Sam looks at the folder. He sees his name in big letters. He tries to copy them on his paper. He makes some lines and circles. He says, "I did it!" + +Lily says, "Good job, Sam! Now you have to draw a picture. What do you want to draw?" + +Sam thinks for a moment. He says, "I want to draw a snowman. I like snowmen. They are white and cold and have a hat and a carrot nose." + +Lily says, "That sounds fun. But we don't have any snow here. It is too warm." + +Sam says, "That's okay. I can pretend. I can use my imagination." + +Lily says, "Okay, then. Draw your snowman. I will supply you with some colors. Here are some crayons. You can use blue for the sky, brown for the hat, orange for the carrot, and black for the eyes and buttons." + +Sam says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good teacher. And a good sister." + +Lily says, "You are welcome, Sam. You are a good student. And a good brother." + +They smile at each other and continue to play school. They have fun with their folder, their pencil, and their crayons. They forget about the cold snowman and the warm living room. They are happy. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play together. Today is their birthday. They have a big cake and many presents. + +"Look, Ben, this one is for you!" Mia says. She gives Ben a big box with a bow. Ben opens it and sees a toy car. He likes cars. He makes it zoom on the floor. + +"Wow, thank you, Mia!" Ben says. He gives Mia a hug. Then he notices another box. It is smaller and has a tag. It says "To Mia, from Ben". He gives it to Mia. + +Mia opens it and sees a doll. She likes dolls. She makes it talk and dance. "Wow, thank you, Ben!" Mia says. She gives Ben a hug. Then she notices something else. It is a ball. It is red and bouncy. It has no tag. + +"Who is this for?" Mia asks. She picks up the ball and throws it in the air. It lands on the cake. The cake splats on the floor. The twins gasp. + +"Uh-oh," Ben says. "That was for both of us. Mom and Dad gave it to us. They said it was a playful ball. But now it is a messy ball. And the cake is ruined." + +Mia feels bad. She did not mean to make a mess. She looks at Ben. He looks sad. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I did not see the tag. I was too excited. Can we still play with the ball? And can we share your car and my doll?" + +Ben smiles. He says, "It's okay, Mia. I'm sorry, too. I should have told you about the ball. Yes, we can still play with it. And we can share our toys. We are twins. We are friends." + +They hug each other. Then they clean up the cake. Mom and Dad come in. They see the twins and the ball and the toys. They say, "Happy birthday, Ben and Mia! We are proud of you. You are playful and kind. You are good at sharing and saying sorry. We love you." + +The twins say, "We love you, too. Thank you for the cake and the presents. And the ball. It is a playful ball. Can we play with it outside?" + +Mom and Dad say, "Yes, you can. But first, let's have some more cake. We have another one in the fridge. It is bigger and better. And it has no ball on it." + +The twins laugh. They say, "Yay! Cake and ball and toys and hugs. This is the best birthday ever." +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play together. One day, they went to the store with Mom. Mom gave them each a coin to buy a candy. + +Ben and Lily ran to the candy aisle. They saw many colors and shapes of candy. Ben picked a red lollipop. Lily picked a blue gummy bear. They went to the cashier to pay. + +"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your candy," the cashier said. He gave them their change and a smile. + +Ben and Lily thanked him. They put their change in their pockets. They walked out of the store with Mom. + +On the way home, they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and growling. It had a collar, but no leash. Ben and Lily were scared. They hid behind Mom. + +"Mom, the dog is scary!" Lily said. + +"Don't worry, honey. The dog won't hurt you. He is just saying hello," Mom said. + +But the dog kept barking and growling. He came closer to them. Ben and Lily held Mom's hand tight. + +Ben looked at his lollipop. He had an idea. He took it out of his wrapper. He threw it to the dog. + +"Here, doggy. Have some candy. Be nice," Ben said. + +The dog stopped barking and growling. He sniffed the lollipop. He licked it. He wagged his tail. He looked happy. + +"Wow, Ben. You are brave. You made the dog happy," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are brave too. You have a blue gummy bear. That is my favorite," Ben said. + +They hugged each other. They gave Mom a kiss. They walked home with a smile. They shared their candy. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys and stuff in their room. But sometimes they make a lot of noise and their mom gets angry. She tells them to be quiet and not disturb her. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a big box in the closet. They wonder what is inside. They open the box and see a lot of shiny and colorful things. They are very happy and excited. They want to try them on and pretend to be kings and queens. + +But they remember what their mom said. They do not want to make her angry. So they decide to play with the box and the things in a secret way. They whisper to each other and move very softly. They put on the things and make funny faces. They have a lot of fun. + +But their mom hears them anyway. She comes to their room and sees them with the box and the things. She is not angry. She is surprised and happy. She tells them that the box and the things are from her grandma. They are very old and special. She was going to give them to them for their birthday. + +Sara and Ben are very sorry. They did not know that the box and the things were a gift. They think they did something bad. They take off the things and put them back in the box. They say sorry to their mom. + +Their mom hugs them and smiles. She tells them that she is not mad at them. She is proud of them. She says that they were very good and smart to play quietly and not break anything. She says that they can keep the box and the things and play with them whenever they want. She says that they are very lucky to have such a nice grandma and such a nice brother and sister. + +Sara and Ben are very happy. They thank their mom and their grandma. They hug each other and say that they love each other. They learn that it is good to be quiet and respectful, but also to be curious and playful. They learn that they have a lot of things to be grateful for. They learn that they are a happy family. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many grapes. They want to try some. + +"Look, Ben, grapes!" Anna says. "Let's climb the tree and get some." + +"OK, Anna, but be careful," Ben says. They rise up the tree, holding the branches. They reach the grapes and pick some. + +"Yum, yum, grapes are good," Anna says. She puts one in her mouth and bites. But then she makes a face. "Yuck, yuck, grapes are sour!" + +Ben laughs. He tries a grape too. He also makes a face. "You are right, Anna, grapes are sour!" + +They spit out the grapes and climb down the tree. They see a man with a basket. He is the owner of the tree. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing?" the man says. "These are my grapes. They are not for you. They are for making wine." + +"Sorry, sir, we did not know," Anna says. "We just wanted to taste them." + +"Well, you did not miss much," the man says. "These grapes are too sour to eat. They are only good for wine. But you are too young for wine. Here, have some apples instead. They are sweet and juicy." + +"Thank you, sir," Ben says. They take the apples and say goodbye to the man. They eat the apples and smile. They are happy. They learned something new. They like apples better than sour grapes. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. Sara likes to play with her dolls and Ben likes to play with his cars. One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a small machine that can record sounds. + +"Look, Sara, what is this?" Ben asks, holding the machine. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe it is a phone?" Sara guesses. + +"Let's try it. Hello, hello, can you hear me?" Ben says, pressing a button. + +The machine makes a beep sound and then plays back Ben's voice. + +"Wow, it can record what we say!" Sara says, clapping her hands. + +"Let me try, let me try!" Sara says, taking the machine from Ben. + +"Hello, I am Sara. I like dolls and ice cream. Ice cream is delicious!" Sara says, smiling. + +The machine makes a beep sound and then plays back Sara's voice. + +"That's so cool! We can make our own stories with this!" Ben says, excited. + +They take turns recording their voices and making up stories. They have a lot of fun with the machine. + +The next day, their mom comes into their room. + +"Hi, kids, what are you playing with?" she asks, seeing the machine. + +"It's a record machine, mom. It can record what we say!" Ben says, proudly. + +"Really? Where did you get it?" mom asks, curiously. + +"We found it in the toy box. Maybe it was a gift from someone?" Sara says, shrugging. + +Mom looks at the machine and recognizes it. It is her old voice recorder that she used to use for work. She had put it in the toy box by mistake. + +"Oh, no, kids, this is not a toy. This is my voice recorder. I need it for work. It has some important recordings on it. Some of them are about money and business. I can't lose them!" mom says, worried. + +She takes the machine from Ben and checks the recordings. She hears Ben's and Sara's voices and their stories. She also hears some of her own recordings that she made before. + +"Oh, no, kids, you erased some of my recordings! You recorded over them with your stories!" mom says, upset. + +"Sorry, mom, we didn't know. We thought it was a toy. We just wanted to have fun," Ben says, sadly. + +"We're sorry, mom. We didn't mean to make you angry," Sara says, sorry. + +Mom sighs and hugs them. + +"It's okay, kids. I know you didn't do it on purpose. But you have to be careful with things that are not yours. You have to ask before you use them. Some things are not toys. They are important for grown-ups. Do you understand?" mom says, gently. + +"Yes, mom, we understand. We won't do it again," Ben and Sara say, nodding. + +Mom smiles and kisses them. + +"I love you, kids. You are very creative and smart. But next time, please use your own toys to make stories. Okay?" mom says, kindly. + +"Okay, mom. We love you too," Ben and Sara say, happily. + +They give mom the machine and go back to their toy box. They find their dolls and cars and start to play with them. They make up new stories with their own toys. They have a lot of fun with their toys. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were explorers in a big forest. They had a tent, a map, and a binoculars. They looked for animals and plants and treasures. + +One day, they saw something new on the map. It was a valley. A valley is a low place between two hills. The map said the valley was empty. Lily and Ben wanted to see the empty valley. They packed their things and set off. + +They walked for a long time. They crossed a stream, a bridge, and a field. They climbed a hill. They saw the valley. It was very big and very quiet. They could not see any animals or plants or treasures. They felt a little scared. + +"Hello!" Ben shouted. He wanted to hear his voice echo. But there was no echo. There was only silence. + +"Shh!" Lily said. "Maybe someone is hiding in the valley. Maybe they don't want us to find them." + +"Who?" Ben asked. He looked around with his binoculars. He saw nothing. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. It came from the other side of the valley. It sounded like a big and angry animal. Lily and Ben gasped. They saw something appear. It was a dragon. A dragon is a big and scary creature with wings and fire. The dragon saw them. It flew towards them. It opened its mouth. + +"Run!" Lily screamed. She grabbed Ben's hand and ran back to the hill. They dropped their things and ran as fast as they could. The dragon chased them. It breathed fire and smoke. It roared and snarled. + +Lily and Ben reached the top of the hill. They saw their garden. They saw their mom. They ran to her and hugged her. They told her about the dragon and the empty valley. They were very scared. + +Mom listened to them. She smiled and hugged them. She said, "Don't worry, my loves. It was only a dream. You fell asleep in the tent. There is no dragon and no empty valley. You are safe and sound." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt relieved and happy. They said, "We love you, mom. Thank you for waking us up." + +They went inside the house. They had some milk and cookies. They decided to play something else. They did not want to dream about the dragon and the empty valley again. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses with different colors. Lily has a lot of purple blocks. She thinks purple is the best color. Ben has a lot of gray blocks. He thinks gray is the best color. + +"Look at my tower, Ben!" Lily says. "It is so tall and purple. It is the best tower ever!" + +Ben looks at Lily's tower. He does not like purple. He thinks it is too bright and silly. He likes gray. He thinks it is cool and smart. + +"I don't like your tower, Lily," Ben says. "It is too purple. Purple is a bad color. Gray is a better color. Look at my house. It is so big and gray. It is the best house ever!" + +Lily looks at Ben's house. She does not like gray. She thinks it is too dull and boring. She likes purple. She thinks it is fun and pretty. + +"I don't like your house, Ben," Lily says. "It is too gray. Gray is a sad color. Purple is a better color. Purple is a happy color." + +Lily and Ben start to argue. They say mean things to each other. They say their blocks are better than the other's blocks. They say they don't want to play with each other anymore. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees their blocks and their faces. She sees they are angry and sad. + +"Why are you fighting, Lily and Ben?" Mom asks. "You are both good at making things with blocks. You can make beautiful things with any color. You can share your blocks and play together. You can be nice to each other. You are friends, right?" + +Lily and Ben look at Mom. They look at their blocks. They look at each other. They feel sorry for what they said. They know Mom is right. They like to play with blocks. They like to play with each other. They are friends. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben says. "Your tower is nice. Purple is a nice color. Can I have some purple blocks?" + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily says. "Your house is nice. Gray is a nice color. Can I have some gray blocks?" + +Lily and Ben smile. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They share their blocks. They make new things with purple and gray. They have fun. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They kept their marbles in a big jar. + +One day, they decided to spend their coins on more marbles. They went to the store with their jar. They saw a big bag of shiny marbles. They wanted to buy it. + +"How much is the bag?" Ben asked the store lady. + +"Five coins," the store lady said. + +Ben and Lily counted their coins. They had four coins. They were sad. They did not have enough money. + +"Can we have the bag for four coins?" Lily asked. + +"No, I'm sorry. The price is five coins," the store lady said. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They did not know what to do. They did not want to leave the bag. + +Then, they saw a boy with a coin in his hand. He was looking at the marbles too. He had a friendly smile. + +"Hi, I'm Sam. Do you like marbles?" he asked. + +"Yes, we love marbles. We want to buy that bag, but we don't have enough money," Ben said. + +Sam looked at the bag. He liked it too. He had an idea. + +"Why don't we share the bag? I have one coin. You have four coins. Together, we have five coins. We can buy the bag and split the marbles," he said. + +Ben and Lily thought about it. They liked Sam's idea. He was very helpful. + +"Okay, let's do that. Thank you, Sam. You are very nice," Lily said. + +They gave their coins to the store lady. She gave them the bag. They opened it and poured the marbles into their jar. They had many more marbles now. They were happy. + +They thanked Sam again. They asked him to play with them. He agreed. They became friends. They played with their marbles all afternoon. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, and blocks. They made a big tower with the blocks and put a flag on top. + +"Look at our tower!" Tom said. "It is so high and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily said. "We are the best builders!" + +But then, a thief came. He was a big boy with a mean face. He saw the tower and wanted to take it. He ran to the garden and pushed the tower down. The blocks fell and the flag flew away. The thief laughed and grabbed some blocks. + +"Ha ha ha! These are mine now!" he said. + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They saw their tower broken and their blocks stolen. They cried and shouted. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom said. "Those are our blocks! Give them back!" + +"No, they are mine!" the thief said. "You can't have them!" + +Tom and Lily did not know what to do. They wanted to restore their tower and get their blocks back. But the thief was bigger and stronger than them. They felt helpless and scared. + +Then, they saw their mom. She was coming from the house. She heard their cries and saw the thief. She was very mad and brave. She walked to the thief and took the blocks from him. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the thief said. "These are mine!" + +"No, they are not!" mom said. "They belong to Tom and Lily. You have no right to take them. You are a thief and a bully. You should be ashamed of yourself!" + +The thief was afraid of mom. He dropped the blocks and ran away. He did not want to face mom. He knew he did a bad thing. + +Mom gave the blocks back to Tom and Lily. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"Are you okay, my loves?" mom said. "I'm sorry that the thief hurt you and your tower. He was very wrong and rude. You did nothing to deserve that." + +Tom and Lily smiled and thanked mom. They felt happy and safe. They picked up the blocks and the flag. They decided to restore their tower and make it even higher and stronger. + +"Mom, you are the best!" Tom said. "You saved us and our blocks!" + +"Yes, mom, you are the best!" Lily said. "You taught us a lesson!" + +"What lesson, my dear?" mom said. + +Lily said, "We learned that stealing is bad and wrong. We learned that we should respect other people's things and feelings. We learned that we should be kind and fair. And we learned that we should always help each other and stand up to bullies." + +Mom smiled and nodded. She was very proud of Tom and Lily. She helped them restore their tower and put the flag on top. They all looked at their tower and felt happy and proud. + +The end. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pretty dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and give her massages. She said Anna was her best friend. + +One day, Lily's big sister, Mia, came into her room. Mia was bossy and mean. She saw Lily playing with Anna and said, "That's a baby toy. You're too old for dolls. Give me Anna. I want to play with her." Lily said, "No, Anna is mine. Go away." Mia got angry and grabbed Anna from Lily. Lily cried and tried to get Anna back. + +Mia ran out of the room with Anna. She said, "I'll show you what I do with baby toys." She went to the kitchen and opened the oven. She threw Anna inside and shut the door. She turned on the oven and said, "Bye-bye, Anna. Have a nice massage." She laughed and left. + +Lily followed Mia and saw what she did. She screamed and ran to the oven. She tried to open the door, but it was too hot. She burned her hand and cried louder. She called for her mom, but her mom was not home. She was alone with Mia and the oven. + +Anna was inside the oven. She felt the heat and the fire. She was scared and hurt. She wished Lily was with her. She said, "Lily, I love you. You're my best friend." Then she melted and burned. She was gone. +Lily was a big girl now. She had a new bed in her room. But she missed her old crib. She liked to sleep in it and play with her toys. Sometimes she hid under the blanket and pretended to be a bear. + +One day, she decided to search for her crib. She went to the basement, where Mom and Dad put things they did not use. She saw many boxes and bags, but no crib. She felt sad. Where was her crib? + +She heard a noise. It was Mom. She came down the stairs and saw Lily. + +"Lily, what are you doing here?" Mom asked. + +"I'm searching for my crib," Lily said. "I want to sleep in it and play with my toys." + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. "I'm sorry, honey, but we gave your crib to Aunt Jen. She needed it for her baby. Remember? We went to visit them last week and you saw your cousin in your crib." + +Lily nodded. She remembered. Her cousin was very small and cute. He liked to sleep in her crib and play with her toys. She liked to make him laugh. + +"Lily, you are a big girl now. You have a new bed in your room. You can sleep in it and play with your toys. And you can still visit your cousin and share your crib with him. He loves you very much. And so do I." + +Lily felt better. She hugged Mom back. "I love you too, Mom. And I love my cousin. And I love my new bed. I'm glad I have them." + +Mom and Lily went back to her room. They made her bed and put her toys on it. Lily climbed on her bed and smiled. She was a big girl now. And she was glad. +Lily liked to collect things. She had many toys, books, stickers, and rocks in her room. But she did not like to clean up. Her room was very messy. She could not find anything she wanted. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, you have to clean your room. It is too messy. You have no space to play. And you might lose something important." + +Lily did not listen. She said, "No, mom. I like my room. It is my castle. I am a princess. I can do what I want." + +Her mom was angry. She said, "Lily, if you do not clean your room, I will take away some of your things. You have too many. You have to share with others." + +Lily did not care. She said, "No, mom. You can not take my things. They are mine. I love them all. Go away." + +Her mom left. She said, "Fine. But you will see. You will be sorry." + +The next day, Lily wanted to play with her favorite doll. She looked for it in her room. But she could not find it. She looked under the bed, in the closet, in the drawers, in the boxes. But she could not find it. She was sad. She cried. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, where is my doll? I want to play with it." + +Her mom said, "I took it away. I gave it to a girl who has no toys. She was very happy. She said thank you." + +Lily was shocked. She said, "No, mom. You can not do that. That is my doll. I want it back." + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. You can not have it back. You did not clean your room. You did not listen to me. You did not share with others. You were selfish. You have to learn your lesson." + +Lily was angry. She said, "I hate you, mom. You are mean. You are not my mom." + +Her mom said, "Lily, do not say that. I love you, but I also want you to be good. You have to respect me. You have to be responsible. You have to be kind. You have to clean your room." + +Lily did not listen. She ran to her room. She slammed the door. She threw her things around. She made more mess. She was not happy. She was lonely. She missed her doll. She missed her mom. + +The moral of the story is: You should clean your room, listen to your mom, and share with others. Otherwise, you might lose something you love, and make your mom sad. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But it was very hot and sunny. They felt tired and thirsty. + +"Can we go to the shade?" Lila asked Tom. + +"Yes, let's go to the big tree. It has a lot of shade," Tom said. + +They ran to the big tree and sat under it. They felt cooler and happier. They saw a swing hanging from a branch. It looked fun. + +"Can we swing on that?" Lila asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is not for us. Maybe it is for someone else," Tom said. + +They looked around. They did not see anyone else in the park. They did not see a sign that said "Do not swing". + +"Let's try it. Maybe it will fit us," Lila said. + +They got up and walked to the swing. Lila climbed on it first. She fit on it well. She held the rope and pushed with her feet. She swung back and forth. She felt the wind on her face. She laughed. + +"This is fun!" she said. + +Tom waited for his turn. He wanted to swing too. He asked Lila to stop and let him on. + +"Can I swing now?" he asked. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then I want to swing again," Lila said. + +She got off the swing and helped Tom on. He fit on it too. He swung back and forth. He felt the wind on his face. He laughed. + +"This is fun!" he said. + +They took turns swinging on the swing. They forgot about the heat and the sun. They had fun in the shade. They were glad they were allowed to swing. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the house. One day, they find a big box in the hall. They open the box and see many toys inside. They are very happy. + +"Look, Lily, a doll!" Ben says. He takes the doll and hugs it. + +"Look, Ben, a car!" Lily says. She takes the car and pushes it on the floor. + +They play with the toys for a long time. They make noises and laugh. They do not hear Mom calling them for lunch. + +Mom is in the kitchen. She is making soup. The soup is hot. She puts the soup in a pot and carries it to the table. She is careful not to spill the soup. + +"Lily, Ben, lunch is ready!" Mom says. She waits for the twins to come. But they do not come. She calls them again. "Lily, Ben, where are you?" + +Lily and Ben hear Mom. They want to eat lunch. They leave the toys and run to the kitchen. They run fast. They do not see the box in the hall. They trip over the box and fall down. They cry. + +Mom hears the cry. She runs to the hall. She sees the twins on the floor. She sees the box and the toys. She sees the soup on the table. She is worried. + +"Are you okay, Lily, Ben?" Mom says. She helps them get up. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Lily and Ben say. "We were playing with the toys. We did not hear you." + +"It's okay, my loves," Mom says. "But you have to be careful. The box is in the way. And the soup is hot. You could get hurt." + +She takes them to the kitchen. She gives them some bread and cheese. She cools the soup. She feeds them the soup. They eat and drink. They are happy. + +"Thank you, Mom," Lily and Ben say. "The soup is good. And the toys are fun." + +"You're welcome, my loves," Mom says. "But next time, please listen to me. And put the toys away when you are done." + +Lily and Ben nod. They promise to listen to Mom. They finish their lunch. They take the toys and the box. They go to their room. They put the toys in the box. They put the box under the stair. They do not play with the toys again. They play with each other. They are happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their jeep. It was big and red and had four wheels. They took turns to drive it around the yard and make noises like a real jeep. + +One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. It was near the fence where the flowers grew. Ben had an idea. + +"Let's fill the hole with dirt," he said. "Then we can drive over it with the jeep and make it jump." + +Lily nodded. She thought it was a fun idea. They got their shovels and buckets and started to fill the hole with dirt. They worked hard and fast. Soon, the hole was full and flat. + +"Ready?" Ben asked. + +"Ready!" Lily said. + +They got in the jeep and drove towards the hole. They went faster and faster. They felt the jeep bump and lift in the air. They laughed and shouted. + +"Wow, that was awesome!" Ben said. + +"Yeah, that was awesome!" Lily agreed. + +They drove back and forth over the hole several times. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" It was Mom. She looked angry. + +Ben and Lily stopped the jeep. They looked at Mom. They looked at the hole. They knew they were in trouble. + +"We were just playing, Mom," Ben said. + +"We filled the hole with dirt, Mom," Lily said. + +Mom shook her head. She pointed at the fence. + +"That was not a hole, that was a flower bed," she said. "You ruined the flowers I planted. They were a gift from Grandma. How could you do that?" + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They did not know it was a flower bed. They did not mean to ruin the flowers. + +"We're sorry, Mom," they said together. + +Mom sighed. She was still angry, but she saw that they were honest. They did not lie or hide. + +"Come on, let's go inside," she said. "You have to help me clean the jeep and the shovels. And you have to apologize to Grandma. And no more playing with the jeep for a week." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They followed Mom inside. They learned their lesson. They decided to be more careful next time. And they hoped Grandma would forgive them. +One day, Lily saw a caterpillar on a leaf. She liked the caterpillar. It was green and fuzzy and had many legs. She wanted to touch it and play with it. She reached out her hand and picked up the caterpillar. + +But the caterpillar did not like Lily. It was scared and angry. It wanted to stay on the leaf and eat. It did not want to be touched and played with. It bit Lily's finger with its tiny mouth. It hurt a lot. + +Lily cried and dropped the caterpillar. She ran to her mom and showed her the bite. Her mom was serious and worried. She said, "Lily, you should not touch caterpillars. Some of them are bad and can make you sick. You need to wipe your finger with this cloth and put this cream on it. Then we need to go to the doctor and see if you are okay." + +Lily did not like the cloth or the cream. They were cold and wet and sticky. She did not like the doctor either. He was big and loud and had a needle. He said, "Lily, you have to get a shot. This will help you not get sick from the caterpillar bite. It will hurt a little, but it will be over soon." + +Lily did not want a shot. She was scared and angry. She said, "No, no, no! I don't want a shot! I hate caterpillars! They are bad and mean and ugly!" She kicked and screamed and tried to get away. But her mom and the doctor held her and gave her the shot. It hurt a lot. + +Lily cried and cried. She wished she never saw the caterpillar. She wished she never touched it and played with it. She wished it never bit her and made her sick. She wished she never had to wipe her finger and put cream on it. She wished she never had to go to the doctor and get a shot. She wished she could go back to the leaf and leave the caterpillar alone. But it was too late. The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play football in the park. They have a regular football. It is brown and round. + +One day, they see a big boy with a shiny football. It is green and has stars on it. The big boy says, "This is my football. It is better than yours. You can't play with it." + +Tom and Sam want to play with the shiny football. They ask the big boy, "Can we play with your football, please?" + +The big boy says, "No, you can't. It is mine. Go away." + +Tom and Sam are sad. They say, "That is not nice. You should share your football. We can take turns." + +The big boy says, "No, I won't share. I won't yield. This is my football. You have your own football. Go play with it." + +Tom and Sam are angry. They say, "You are mean. You are not a good friend. We don't want to play with you." + +They go back to their regular football. They kick it and catch it and have fun. They say, "We like our football. It is good enough for us. We don't need a shiny football. We have each other." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would see other children and make new friends. + +One day, they saw a big dog near the swings. The dog was brown and furry and had a long tail. Tom and Lily liked dogs, but they did not know this dog. They wondered if the dog was friendly or not. + +"Can we play with the dog?" Tom asked Lily. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe we should ask the owner first." + +They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a book in his hands and a leash on his lap. The leash was attached to the dog's collar. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tom said. "Is your dog nice? Can we play with him?" + +The man looked up from his book and smiled. He saw Tom and Lily standing in front of him. They looked curious and polite. + +"Hello, children," he said. "My dog's name is Rex. He is very nice and loves to play. But he is also very big and strong. You have to be careful not to make him angry or scared. Do you want to pet him?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They wanted to pet Rex. They liked his soft fur and his wet nose. They walked slowly towards the dog and held out their hands. Rex sniffed their hands and wagged his tail. He licked their faces and made them giggle. + +"Good boy, Rex," the man said. "You have made some new friends." + +Tom and Lily were happy. They played with Rex and the ball. They threw the ball and Rex ran after it. He brought it back and dropped it at their feet. They took turns to pet him and praise him. + +They thanked the man for letting them play with Rex. They said goodbye to Rex and gave him a hug. They went back to their parents, who were waiting for them. + +"Did you have fun?" their parents asked. + +"Yes, we did," Tom and Lily said. "We met a nice dog and his owner. His name was Rex. He was big and furry and friendly. We played with him and the ball. He was fun." + +Their parents were glad. They were not worried anymore. They were proud of Tom and Lily for being brave and polite. They took them home and gave them a snack. They told them they loved them and tucked them in bed. Tom and Lily fell asleep, dreaming of Rex and the park. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They see a big tree with red and yellow leaves. They want to touch the leaves, but they are too high. + +"Look, Anna, the leaves are so pretty!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, they are. Can we reach them?" Anna asks. + +They try to jump and stretch their arms, but they cannot reach the leaves. They are too small. + +"Maybe we can use a stick," Tom says. He finds a long stick on the ground and picks it up. He tries to poke the leaves with the stick, but he misses. + +"Let me try, Tom," Anna says. She takes the stick from Tom and tries to poke the leaves too, but she also misses. + +They are both confused. Why can they not touch the leaves? + +Then they hear a voice from above. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you want some leaves?" The voice says. + +They look up and see a big bird sitting on a branch. The bird has a blue and green feather and a yellow beak. It is holding a leaf in its foot. + +"Who are you?" Tom asks. + +"I am a parrot. I live in this tree. I can reach the leaves because I can fly," the bird says. + +"Can you give us a leaf?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, I can. Here you go," the bird says. It drops the leaf and it falls to the ground. Tom and Anna run to get it. + +"Thank you, parrot!" They say. + +"You're welcome, little ones. Have fun with the leaf," the bird says. + +Tom and Anna are happy. They touch the leaf with their fingers and feel how soft and smooth it is. They smell it and it smells like the tree. They smile and thank the bird again. + +They have made a new friend. +Tom was going to visit his grandma for the weekend. He was very happy because he loved his grandma and she always had fun things to do. He wanted to pack his bag with his favorite toys, books and clothes. He also wanted to pack a gift for his grandma. He had made a drawing of him and his grandma in the park. He put it in a big envelope and wrote "I love you" on it. + +Tom's mom helped him pack his bag. She said he was very adventurous because he liked to try new things and explore new places. She said his grandma was adventurous too, because she had traveled to many countries and had many stories to tell. She said they would have a lot of fun together. + +Tom put his bag and his gift in the car. He hugged his mom and said goodbye. He was ready to go. He was excited to see his grandma and give her his gift. He wondered what stories she would tell him and what adventures they would have. He smiled and waved as the car drove away. +Timmy was a boy who hated honey. He did not like the sweet and sticky taste, and he did not like the bees that made it. He always said no when his mom offered him honey on his toast or in his tea. He liked modern things, like cars and robots and video games. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom and his sister Lily. Lily loved honey, and she brought a jar of it to have with her sandwich. Timmy brought his new toy car, that could make noises and move by itself. He was very proud of it, and he showed it to everyone. + +At the park, they saw a big tree with a hole in it. Lily said, "Look, mom, there are bees in there! Maybe they are making honey!" She wanted to go closer, but her mom said, "Be careful, Lily, bees can sting you if you bother them. Let's leave them alone." + +Timmy did not care about the bees. He wanted to play with his car. He found a nice spot on the grass, and he turned on his car. It zoomed and beeped and flashed. Timmy was having fun, but he did not notice that his car was going towards the tree with the bees. + +The bees heard the noise and saw the car. They thought it was a threat, and they came out of the hole. They flew around the car, and then they saw Timmy. They were angry, and they decided to attack him. They buzzed and stung him all over. Timmy screamed and cried. He dropped his car and ran to his mom. + +His mom hugged him and tried to calm him down. She took out some honey from Lily's jar, and she put it on his stings. She said, "Honey is good for you, Timmy. It can help your skin heal and stop the pain. The bees make it for us, but we have to respect them and their home. They only sting when they are scared or angry." + +Timmy felt the honey on his skin. It was warm and soothing. He tasted a little bit of it. It was sweet and smooth. He looked at his mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I don't hate honey. I like it. And I don't hate bees. I'm sorry I made them mad. Can I say sorry to them?" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Timmy. Maybe you can say sorry to them later, when they are calm. For now, let's have some lunch. Do you want some honey on your sandwich?" + +Timmy nodded and said, "Yes, please. And can I share some with Lily?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, Timmy. I'm glad you like honey now. And I'm glad you're okay." + +They ate their sandwiches and honey, and they watched the bees fly back to their tree. Timmy learned a lesson that day. He learned to appreciate honey and bees, and to be careful with his modern things. He also learned to say sorry when he made a mistake. He was a happier and wiser boy. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their dog, Max. They liked to play with Max and throw a ball for him. Max was very fast and smart. He could catch the ball in his mouth and bring it back. + +They saw a big log near the pond. It was brown and hard. Ben and Lily wanted to climb on the log and pretend it was a boat. They asked Max to come with them. Max wagged his tail and followed them. + +They got on the log and held each other's hands. They said, "We are pirates on a ship! We are looking for treasure!" They made loud noises like pirates. They said, "Arrr!" and "Yo-ho-ho!" Max barked and joined in. + +But then, the log started to move. It was not a log, it was a crocodile! The crocodile was angry and hungry. It opened its mouth and showed its big teeth. Ben and Lily were scared. They screamed and jumped off the log. + +Max was brave and smart. He ran to the log and bit the crocodile's tail. The crocodile was hurt and surprised. It turned around and tried to snap at Max. But Max was faster and dodged the crocodile. He lead the crocodile away from Ben and Lily. + +Ben and Lily ran to the shore and hugged each other. They were safe and happy. They thanked Max for saving them. Max licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was a good dog and a good friend. They decided to never play on logs near the pond again. They went home and told their mom and dad what happened. They were proud of Max and gave him a big bone. Max was happy and sleepy. He dreamed of being a pirate. +Lily and Sam were at the park with their mom. They saw a vendor with a big cart full of balloons. The vendor had many colors and shapes of balloons. Lily and Sam were curious. They wanted to see the balloons. + +"Mom, can we go see the balloons?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but don't touch anything without asking, okay?" Mom said. + +Lily and Sam ran to the vendor. They saw red balloons, blue balloons, yellow balloons, and more. They also saw a balloon that looked like a dog, a balloon that looked like a flower, and a balloon that looked like a clown. + +"Wow, look at these balloons!" Sam said. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you like my balloons?" the vendor asked. + +"Yes, they are very pretty!" Lily said. + +"Do you want to hear a joke?" the vendor asked. + +"Yes, please!" Sam said. + +"Okay, here it goes. What do you call a balloon that is not happy?" the vendor asked. + +Lily and Sam thought hard. They did not know the answer. + +"I don't know. What do you call it?" Lily asked. + +"A balloon that is not happy is a balloon that is sad!" the vendor said. + +The vendor made a funny face and a sad sound. He squeezed the clown balloon and it made a honk sound. + +Lily and Sam laughed. They thought the joke was funny. + +"That was a good joke!" Sam said. + +"Thank you. Do you want a balloon?" the vendor asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Sam said. + +The vendor gave Lily a flower balloon and Sam a dog balloon. They thanked the vendor and ran back to their mom. + +"Look, mom, we got balloons!" Lily and Sam said. + +"They are very nice. Did you have fun with the vendor?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, he told us a joke. It was funny!" Sam said. + +"What was the joke?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Sam told their mom the joke. Mom smiled and laughed. + +"That is a funny joke. I'm glad you had fun with the vendor. Now, let's go home and have some lunch, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, mom. Bye, vendor. Thank you for the balloons and the joke!" Lily and Sam said. + +"Bye, little ones. You're welcome. Have a nice day!" the vendor said. + +Lily and Sam waved to the vendor and held their balloons. They were happy. They liked the park, the balloons, and the joke. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, he is smiling!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he likes the sunshine!" Tom said. + +But then the sun went behind a cloud. The wind blew very hard. The snowman started to shiver. + +"Oh no, he is cold!" Lily said. + +"Let's go inside and get him a blanket!" Tom said. + +They ran to the house and got a big, soft blanket. They wrapped it around the snowman. They hoped he would be warm. + +But when they came back outside, they saw something terrible. The snowman had fallen apart. His hat and scarf were on the ground. His carrot nose and coal eyes were gone. His body was a pile of snow. + +"What happened?" Lily cried. + +"The snowman was too fragile!" Tom said. "The wind was too strong. It broke him!" + +They felt very sad. They hugged each other. + +"Maybe we can make another snowman tomorrow," Tom said. + +"Maybe," Lily said. "But we will miss this one. He was our friend." +Anna and Ben liked to sing. They sang when they woke up, when they ate, and when they played. They sang happy songs, silly songs, and made-up songs. They sang so loud that their mom and dad sometimes asked them to be quiet. + +One day, Anna and Ben decided to go for a walk in the woods. They took their dog, Spot, with them. They followed a path that led them deeper and deeper into the trees. They sang as they walked, and Spot barked along. + +"Look, Anna, look!" Ben said, pointing to a big red mushroom. "It's so pretty! Can we pick it?" + +"No, Ben, no!" Anna said, pulling him back. "Mom said we should never touch mushrooms. They can be bad for us. They can make us sick or worse." + +"But it's so pretty!" Ben said, pouting. "I want to touch it. Just for a second." + +Anna shook her head. "No, Ben, no. Come on, let's keep walking. Maybe we'll find something else to play with." + +They walked on, singing a song about mushrooms. Spot ran ahead, sniffing and exploring. He found a hole in the ground and stuck his nose in it. He yelped and jumped back. A snake came out of the hole and hissed at him. + +"Spot, Spot, come here!" Anna called, running to him. "Are you okay? Did the snake bite you?" + +Spot whimpered and licked his paw. He had a small wound on it. Anna looked at the snake. It had black and yellow stripes. She remembered what mom had told her about snakes. Some snakes were good, some snakes were bad. The bad ones had colors that warned you to stay away. The black and yellow snake was a bad snake. It had poison in its teeth. + +"Ben, Ben, we have to go!" Anna said, grabbing his hand. "Spot got bit by a bad snake. We have to take him to mom and dad. They can help him." + +Ben looked at the snake and gasped. He was scared. He dropped the mushroom he had secretly picked and followed Anna. They ran back to the path, singing a song to calm themselves. They hoped they would make it in time. They hoped Spot would be okay. They hoped mom and dad would not be mad. + +But they did not make it in time. Spot got sicker and sicker as they ran. He stopped barking and wagging his tail. He stopped running and lay down on the ground. He closed his eyes and did not open them again. Anna and Ben cried and cried. They hugged Spot and said they were sorry. They stopped singing. They wished they had never left the house. They wished they had never seen the mushroom or the snake. They wished they had listened to mom. They wished they could go back and change everything. But they could not. It was too late. +Lila and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and find shiny things. Sometimes they found rocks, sometimes they found shells, sometimes they found coins. + +One day, Lila found something very special. It was a crystal. It was clear and sparkly and had many colors. Lila was very happy and proud. She showed it to Max. + +"Look, Max, look what I found! It is a crystal. It is so pretty!" Lila said. + +Max looked at the crystal. He wanted it too. He tried to take it from Lila. + +"Give it to me, Lila. I want the crystal. It is mine!" Max said. + +Lila did not want to give it to him. She held it tight. + +"No, Max, no. It is not yours. It is mine. I found it. You have to find your own crystal!" Lila said. + +They both pulled and tugged on the crystal. They started to cry and yell. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Max said. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Lila said. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the crystal. + +"Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" Mom said. + +They both told Mom their story. They both wanted the crystal. They both insisted that it was theirs. + +Mom looked at the crystal. She saw that it was very beautiful and rare. She had an idea. + +"Listen, Lila and Max. I know you both like the crystal. But you can't have it both. You have to share it. How about this? You can take turns with the crystal. One day, Lila can have it. The next day, Max can have it. And so on. That way, you can both enjoy it and be fair. What do you think?" Mom said. + +Lila and Max thought about it. They did not like to fight. They liked to play. They liked to share. They nodded. + +"Okay, Mom. We can do that. We can share the crystal. Thank you, Mom." Lila said. + +"Okay, Mom. We can do that. We can share the crystal. Thank you, Mom." Max said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was proud of them. She gave them the crystal. + +"Here you go. Today, Lila can have it. Tomorrow, Max can have it. And remember, be nice to each other. The crystal is not as important as your friendship." Mom said. + +Lila and Max agreed. They thanked Mom again. They looked at the crystal. They looked at each other. They smiled. They were happy. They were friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys on the couch. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a doll that she called Anna, and Ben had a car that he called Zoom. + +"Anna is hungry," Lily said. "She wants some food. Can you please share your snack with her, Ben?" + +Ben looked at his snack. He had a tasty apple that he had bitten into. He liked apples a lot. He did not want to give his apple to Anna. + +"No, Lily," Ben said. "This is my apple. Zoom likes apples too. He needs to eat to go fast. You can find something else for Anna." + +Lily felt sad. She did not have any other food for Anna. She thought Ben was being mean. She wanted to make Anna happy. + +"Please, Ben," Lily said. "Anna is very hungry. She will cry if she does not eat. You can have some of my cookies later. They are tasty too. Please, please, please." + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw that she had tears in her eyes. He felt sorry for her. He remembered that sharing was nice. He decided to be nice too. + +"Okay, Lily," Ben said. "You can have some of my apple. Here, take a bite. But not too much. Zoom still needs some too." + +Lily smiled. She took a small bite of the apple and gave it to Anna. Anna made a happy sound. Lily thanked Ben and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily said. "You are a good brother. Anna is happy now. And I will share my cookies with you and Zoom later. They are very tasty." + +Ben smiled too. He felt good. He liked sharing with Lily and Anna. He hugged Lily back. + +"You are welcome, Lily," Ben said. "You are a good sister. Zoom is happy too. And I will enjoy your cookies later. They are very tasty." + +Lily and Ben continued to play with their toys on the couch. They had a lot of fun sharing and caring. They were happy. +Jill and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big bird with a long wing. The bird is blue and yellow. It is very pretty. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Jill says. She runs to the bird. She wants to touch it. + +"Wait, Jill, be careful!" Ben says. He follows her. He is afraid of the bird. + +The bird sees Jill and Ben. It is not happy. It makes a loud noise. It flaps its wing. It tries to fly away. + +But Jill is fast. She catches the bird. She holds it in her arms. She smiles. + +"I got it, Ben! I got the bird!" Jill says. She is proud. + +"Let it go, Jill! Let it go!" Ben says. He is scared. He thinks the bird will bite them. + +"No, Ben, it is mine! I want to keep it!" Jill says. She is selfish. + +The bird is sad. It wants to be free. It wants to go back to its nest. It wants to see its friends. + +"Please, Jill, be fair!" Ben says. He is kind. He knows the bird is not a toy. + +"Fair? What is fair?" Jill says. She does not understand. + +"Fair means you do what is right. You do not hurt others. You share what you have. You let the bird go. That is fair." Ben says. He tries to explain. + +Jill thinks for a moment. She looks at the bird. She sees its eyes. They are sad. She feels sorry. + +"OK, Ben, you are right. I will let the bird go. That is fair." Jill says. She opens her arms. She lets the bird go. + +The bird is happy. It flies away. It thanks Jill and Ben. It sings a song. + +Jill and Ben are happy too. They hug each other. They learned a lesson. They learned to be fair. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy planes. They made them soar in the air and zoom around the room. They pretended they were pilots and had adventures in the sky. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my plane do a loop!" Ben said, as he threw his plane up and caught it again. + +"Wow, Ben, that's cool! Can I try?" Lily asked, holding out her hand. + +"Sure, Lily, here you go. But be careful, don't let it fall on the floor. It might break." Ben said, handing her his plane. + +Lily took the plane and threw it up in the air. She tried to catch it, but she missed. The plane landed on the floor with a loud crash. It broke into two pieces. + +"Oh no, Ben, I'm sorry! I broke your plane!" Lily cried, picking up the pieces. + +"It's okay, Lily, don't cry. It was an accident. Maybe we can fix it." Ben said, trying to cheer her up. + +They looked around the room. It was very messy. There were toys and books and clothes everywhere. + +"Uh-oh, we made a big mess. Mommy won't be happy." Lily said, looking worried. + +"Maybe we should clean up before she comes." Ben suggested. + +"Okay, Ben, let's do that. Maybe then she won't be mad." Lily agreed. + +They put their toys and books and clothes back where they belonged. They threw away the broken plane. They made the room look nice and tidy. + +"Good job, Ben and Lily. You cleaned up your mess." Mommy said, as she came into the room. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Thank you, Mommy. We're sorry we broke Ben's plane." Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen. I'm glad you tried to fix it and cleaned up your mess. That was very nice of you." Mommy said. + +"Can we get a new plane, Mommy?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe for your birthday, Ben. But for now, you can play with your other toys. And maybe you can share them with Lily." Mommy said. + +"Okay, Mommy. We will share. Right, Lily?" Ben said. + +"Right, Ben. We will share. And we will be careful." Lily said. + +They hugged Mommy and went back to play. They had fun with their other toys. They made them soar in the air and zoom around the room. They pretended they were pilots and had adventures in the sky. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide. It was very long and shiny. Tom and Lily wanted to try it. + +"Can we join the line?" Tom asked his mom. + +"Sure, but be careful. The slide is very high and fast." Mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the line. They waited for their turn. They saw other kids go down the slide. They looked happy and excited. + +"It's our turn!" Lily said. She climbed up the stairs. Tom followed her. They reached the top of the slide. They saw the park and the sky. They felt brave and ready. + +"Let's go together!" Tom said. He held Lily's hand. They sat on the slide. They pushed off. + +"Whee!" They shouted. They slid down the slide. They felt the wind and the speed. They smiled and laughed. + +But then, something bad happened. The slide had a hole. It was old and broken. Tom and Lily did not see it. They slid into the hole. They fell out of the slide. They hit the ground. They felt pain and fear. They cried and screamed. + +Mom heard them. She ran to them. She saw them on the ground. They had cuts and bruises. They were bleeding and hurt. Mom was scared and sad. + +"Oh no! My babies!" Mom said. She hugged them. She called for help. She took them to the doctor. + +The doctor looked at them. He said they needed stitches and bandages. He said they would be okay. But they had to stay in the hospital for a while. They could not play in the park anymore. They could not go on the slide anymore. They were sad and angry. + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson. They learned to be careful. They learned to check the slide. They learned that old things can be dangerous. They learned that long slides can be fun, but also scary. They learned that joining the line is not always a good idea. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to run after it. + +One time, the ball went over the fence and into the pond. Lily and Ben were worried. They could not get the ball back. The pond was deep and wet. They did not know how to swim. + +They saw a duck in the pond. The duck had a big beak and a long neck. The duck swam to the ball and bit it. The ball made a hissing sound and got smaller. The duck was angry. It did not like the ball. + +"Quack, quack, quack!" the duck said. It threw the ball out of the pond and onto the grass. The ball was flat and wet. Lily and Ben were sad. They liked their ball. + +"Thank you, duck," Lily said. "You rescued our ball. But why did you bite it?" + +The duck looked at Lily and Ben. It shook its head and flapped its wings. + +"Quack, quack, quack!" the duck said. "Your ball was too big and heavy. It made the pond smaller and harder to swim. I did not want your ball in my pond." + +Lily and Ben understood. They were sorry for the duck. They picked up their ball and walked away. + +"Bye, duck," Ben said. "We will not bother you again. We will find another place to play." + +The duck nodded and swam away. It was happy to have its pond back. Lily and Ben were happy to have their ball back. They learned to be careful with their ball and to respect the duck. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. They saw a man with a big hat and a coat. He had something shiny in his hand. It looked like a gun. + +"Mom, look at that man!" Ben said. "He has a gun!" + +Mom saw the man too. She was scared. She told Ben and Lily to stay close to her. She looked for a place to hide. She saw a big tree near the slide. She ran with Ben and Lily to the tree. She hugged them tight. + +The man with the gun saw them too. He walked towards them. He had a mean face. He wanted to hurt them. + +"Stop!" a voice shouted. "Drop the gun!" + +Ben, Lily and Mom looked up. They saw a police officer. He had a badge and a uniform. He had a gun too, but he used it to protect people. He pointed his gun at the man with the hat and the coat. + +The man with the gun dropped his gun. He put his hands up. He was afraid of the police officer. The police officer walked to him and handcuffed him. He took him to his car. + +The police officer came back to Ben, Lily and Mom. He smiled at them. He asked them if they were okay. He said he was patrolling the park when he saw the man with the gun. He said he recognized him as a bad guy who had robbed a store. + +Ben, Lily and Mom were okay. They were grateful to the police officer. They thanked him for saving them. They said he was a hero. + +The police officer said he was just doing his job. He said he was glad they were safe. He said they should always be careful and tell an adult if they see something dangerous. + +Ben, Lily and Mom nodded. They said they would. They said goodbye to the police officer. They went home. They were happy to be together. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to go to the farm with their mom and dad. They loved to see the animals and feed them carrots and apples. But there was one animal they did not like: the mule. The mule was rude and mean. He would kick and bite and make loud noises. + +One day, Anna and Ben decided to play a trick on the mule. They waited until he was asleep in his barn and then they sneaked inside. They found some paint and brushes and started to draw on his fur. They made him look like a zebra, a clown, and a flower. They giggled and whispered as they painted. + +But the mule was not really asleep. He was just pretending. He opened his eyes and saw the twins messing with his fur. He was very angry. He jumped up and chased them out of the barn. He brayed and snorted and shook his head. Anna and Ben ran as fast as they could. They were scared and sorry. + +Mom and dad heard the commotion and came to see what was wrong. They saw the mule and the twins and the paint. They were not happy. They scolded Anna and Ben for being naughty and rude. They made them apologize to the mule and help clean him up. They also took away their dessert for the night. + +Anna and Ben learned their lesson. They never played a trick on the mule again. They realized that he was not rude and mean, he was just lonely and sad. They decided to be nice and friendly to him from then on. They gave him carrots and apples and patted his fur. The mule smiled and wagged his tail. He was glad to have new friends. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. They liked to pretend they were explorers in a faraway land. They had a big box that was their boat, and some rocks and sticks that were their tools. + +"Look, Tom, I found a volcano!" Lily said, pointing to a small hill of dirt. She had put a red balloon on top of it to make it look like fire. "Let's go and see it!" + +Tom nodded and followed Lily. They climbed the hill and reached the balloon. Lily poked it with a stick, and it popped with a loud bang. Tom jumped and screamed. + +"Wow, that was fierce!" Lily said, laughing. "The volcano exploded!" + +Tom was not laughing. He was scared and angry. He did not like loud noises. He glared at Lily and said, "That was not funny, Lily. That was mean. You made me scared. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +He ran away from the hill and back to the box. He sat inside and crossed his arms. He did not smile. + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to scare Tom. She wanted to make him smile. She thought of a way to say sorry. She ran after Tom and reached the box. + +"Tom, I'm sorry," she said, holding out a flower. "I did not know you did not like loud noises. I was just playing. Please don't be mad at me. You are my best friend." + +Tom looked at Lily and saw the flower. He saw that she was sorry. He felt a little better. He took the flower and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry too. I was just scared. You are my best friend too." + +He smiled and gave Lily a hug. They both smiled and went back to playing. They decided to explore a different land, where there were no volcanoes. +Lily hated school. She hated the loud noises, the hard chairs, and the mean kids. She hated the teach who always told her what to do and gave her boring work. She wanted to stay home and play with her toys and her cat. + +One day, she had a new teach. Her name was Miss Rose. She had a big smile and a pretty dress. She said hello to Lily and gave her a sticker. She said she was happy to meet her and wanted to be her friend. + +Lily was surprised. She did not know that a teach could be nice. She looked at Miss Rose and said, "Why are you so lively?" + +Miss Rose laughed. She said, "I am lively because I love school. I love learning new things and having fun with the kids. I love seeing you grow and discover the world. Don't you love school too?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "I don't know. I never loved school before. But maybe I can try. Maybe you can help me." + +Miss Rose nodded. She said, "Of course I can help you. We can work together and make school a happy place. You can show me your toys and your cat. And I can show you some cool books and games. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "That sounds good. Maybe I don't hate school after all. Maybe I like you, Miss Rose." + +Miss Rose hugged her. She said, "I like you too, Lily. You are a smart and sweet girl. I am glad you are in my class." + +Lily felt warm and happy. She said, "Thank you, Miss Rose. You are the best teach ever." +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play outside when it is sunny. One day, they see a big puddle near the mailbox. They run to the puddle and jump in it. They splash water on each other and laugh. + +"Look, I can make a big splash!" Ben says. He stomps his feet hard in the puddle. + +"I can make a bigger splash!" Lily says. She jumps up and down in the puddle. + +They splash water on the mailbox too. The mailbox is red and shiny. It has a flag on it. They think it is fun to make the mailbox wet. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She is not happy. + +"Ben! Lily! What are you doing?" Mom says. She comes out of the house. She sees the twins and the mailbox. They are all wet and dirty. + +"Mom, we are playing!" Ben says. + +"We are making splashes!" Lily says. + +Mom shakes her head. She is not angry, but she is not pleased. + +"You are making a mess!" Mom says. "The mailbox is not a toy. It is for letters. And you are not clean. You are muddy. Come on, let's go inside. You need a bath." + +Ben and Lily follow Mom. They are sad to leave the puddle. But they are also happy to have a bath. They like to splash in the tub too. They hope Mom will let them play outside again. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the park with their ball. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is enormous. It has black fur and yellow eyes. It looks scary. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Ben says. "It is so big!" + +"Let's go and say hello," Mia says. She is not afraid of dogs. She likes to pet them and give them treats. + +"No, Mia, wait!" Ben says. He is afraid of dogs. He thinks they might bite or bark. He grabs Mia's hand and tries to pull her back. + +But Mia does not listen. She runs towards the dog. The dog sees Mia and runs towards her too. It makes a loud noise with its mouth. It sounds like a roar. + +"Mia, come back!" Ben shouts. He is very worried. He thinks the dog will hurt Mia. + +Mia reaches the dog. She smiles and says, "Hi, doggy! You are so cute! Can I pet you?" + +The dog stops. It looks at Mia with its yellow eyes. It sniffs Mia with its nose. It licks Mia with its tongue. It wags its tail. It likes Mia. + +Mia pets the dog. She says, "You are so soft and warm! What is your name?" + +The dog makes another noise with its mouth. It sounds like a woof. + +"Your name is Woof?" Mia asks. She laughs. She thinks the dog is funny. + +Ben watches from afar. He sees that the dog is not scary. He sees that the dog is friendly. He feels brave. He decides to join Mia and the dog. + +He walks slowly towards them. He says, "Hi, Woof. I am Ben. Can I pet you too?" + +The dog sees Ben. It wags its tail again. It likes Ben too. + +Ben pets the dog. He says, "You are so big and strong! How do you manage to run so fast?" + +The dog makes another noise with its mouth. It sounds like a huff. + +"Your lung is enormous?" Ben asks. He does not know what a lung is. He thinks it is something inside the dog. + +Mia nods. She says, "Yes, his lung is enormous. That is why he can run and roar. He has a lot of air in his lung." + +Ben and Mia learn a new word. They say, "Lung, lung, lung." They think it is a fun word. + +The dog likes their voices. It makes another noise with its mouth. It sounds like a laugh. + +Ben, Mia and Woof laugh together. They become friends. They play with the ball in the park. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. Sometimes they made noises like cars and planes and dragons. + +But outside, the sky was dark and angry. Big clouds were rolling and growling. They made loud noises like thunder. Lily and Ben did not like thunder. It scared them and made them jump. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the window. + +"That is a storm, sweetie. It is when the rain and the wind and the thunder come together. Sometimes they make lightning too. It is very bright and fast," Mommy said, coming to hug them. + +"Is it dangerous?" Ben asked, holding his blocks tight. + +"It can be, but we are safe inside. We just have to stay away from the windows and the plugs. And we have to be careful not to drop anything that can break or hurt us," Mommy said, smiling. + +"Can we keep playing with our blocks?" Lily asked, looking at her tower. + +"Of course, honey. But let's move them to the rug, okay? And if you get scared, you can come to me or Daddy. We will protect you from the storm," Mommy said, helping them move their blocks. + +Lily and Ben nodded and hugged Mommy. Then they went back to their blocks. They decided to make a big house for their toys. They hoped the storm would go away soon. They did not like thunder. But they liked Mommy and Daddy and their blocks. They felt safe and happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pick daisies and make chains with them. They gave each other daisy crowns and pretended to be king and queen. + +But then they heard their mom call them. "Lily, Ben, hurry! It's time to go home!" Mom sounded upset. She had a big bag and a sad face. + +Lily and Ben did not want to go home. They wanted to play more. They said, "No, mom, please! Just a little more!" + +Mom shook her head. "No, kids, we have to hurry. We have to catch the bus. We are moving to a new house today. Remember?" + +Lily and Ben remembered. They felt upset too. They liked their old house and their old park. They did not know their new house and their new park. They were scared. + +They picked up their daisies and ran to mom. They hugged her and said, "We love you, mom. We will miss our old house and our old park. But we will be with you in our new house and our new park." + +Mom smiled and hugged them back. She said, "I love you too, kids. I know it's hard to say goodbye. But we will make new friends and have new fun in our new house and our new park. And we will always have our daisies to remember our old home." +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for stones of different colors and shapes. Lila found a yellow stone that was round and smooth. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, I found a yellow stone. It is like the sun." + +Ben smiled and said, "That is a nice stone. Can I see it?" Lila gave him the stone and he held it in his hand. He felt how hard and cold it was. He said, "This stone is not like the sun. The sun is warm and bright. This stone is not." + +Lila said, "But it is yellow, like the sun. And it is pretty, like the sun. I like this stone." She reached out her hand and said, "Can I have it back?" + +Ben did not want to give it back. He liked the stone too. He said, "No, I want to keep it. It is mine now." He squeezed the stone in his hand and ran away. + +Lila was sad and angry. She ran after him and said, "No, it is not yours. It is mine. I found it. Give it back to me." She tried to grab the stone from his hand, but he held it tight. + +They both pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the big dog that was coming towards them. The dog saw the yellow stone and thought it was a ball. He barked and jumped and snatched the stone from Ben's hand. He ran away with it in his mouth. + +Lila and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the dog. They both said, "Hey, that is our stone. Come back here." They ran after the dog, but he was too fast. He disappeared behind the trees. + +Lila and Ben were sad and sorry. They had lost their yellow stone. They said to each other, "I am sorry. I should have shared. I should have been nice. Can we still be friends?" + +They hugged and said, "Yes, we can still be friends. We can find another stone. Or we can play something else. We can have fun together." + +They smiled and walked back to the park. They saw a red flower and a blue bird. They said, "Look, there are more colors in the world. They are all beautiful. Like our friendship." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a cute puppy in the park. The puppy is brown and fluffy. It has big eyes and a wet nose. + +"Can we keep it?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "We need to ask our moms and dads." + +They take the puppy to Lily's house. Lily's mom is nice. She says they can keep the puppy for a while, but they have to find its owner. She gives the puppy some water and food. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They play with the puppy in the yard. They give it a name. They call it Coco. + +But then, a man comes to the door. He has a picture of the puppy. He says it is his puppy. He says he lost it in the park. He says he is very sad. + +Lily and Ben are sad too. They love Coco. They don't want to give it back. + +"Please, can we keep it?" Lily begs the man. + +"No, I'm sorry," the man says. "I need my puppy. He is my best friend. He makes my heart happy." + +Lily and Ben look at the man. They see he is telling the truth. They see he loves Coco too. + +They hug Coco and say goodbye. They give the puppy to the man. + +"Thank you for taking care of my puppy," the man says. "You are very kind and sweet." + +He walks away with Coco. Lily and Ben wave to them. + +They are still sad, but they are also proud. They did the right thing. They helped the man and Coco. + +They are still friends. They still have their dolls and cars. They hope to see Coco again. They smile at each other. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play with tubes. They had many tubes of different colors and sizes. They used them to make tunnels, slides, and horns. One day, they saw a big truck outside their house. The truck had a sign that said "Deliver Tubes". + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Tom said. "Maybe it has more tubes for us!" + +"Let's go and see!" Mia said. They ran outside and waved at the driver. + +"Hello, kids!" the driver said. "Do you like tubes?" + +"Yes, we love tubes!" Tom and Mia said. + +"Well, you're in luck. I have a lot of tubes to deliver. Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Mia said. They climbed into the truck and sat next to the driver. + +The driver drove to different houses and gave tubes to the people who ordered them. Tom and Mia helped him carry the tubes and put them in the right places. They had a lot of fun and learned the names of the different tubes. + +The driver was very nice and gave them some candy and stickers. He also let them blow the horn and turn on the lights. Tom and Mia were very happy. + +But then, the sky became dark and gloomy. It started to rain and thunder. Tom and Mia were scared. They wanted to go home. + +"Can you take us home, please?" Tom asked the driver. + +"Sorry, kids, I can't. I have to finish my deliveries. You have to stay with me until I'm done." the driver said. + +"But we miss our mom and dad. They will be worried about us." Mia said. + +"Don't worry, they will be fine. I'll call them and tell them where you are." the driver said. He took out his phone and pretended to call their parents. But he was lying. He did not call them. He wanted to keep Tom and Mia with him. He was a bad man. + +Tom and Mia did not know that. They trusted the driver. They waited and waited for him to finish his deliveries. But he never did. He drove them far away from their home. He took them to a dark and scary place. He locked them in a big tube and threw away the key. He laughed and drove away. + +Tom and Mia cried and cried. They were cold and hungry and lonely. They wished they never went with the driver. They wished they stayed home and played with their own tubes. They wished they could see their mom and dad again. But they never did. The end. +Anna liked to eat olives. She liked the green ones and the black ones. She liked them with cheese and bread. She liked them in salads and on pizzas. She liked them so much that she always asked for more. + +One day, Anna went to the store with her mom. She saw a big jar of olives on the shelf. She wanted to buy it. She asked her mom, "Can we get the olives, please?" + +Her mom looked at the jar. It was very big and very expensive. She said, "No, Anna, we have enough olives at home. You don't need more olives. You need to quit eating so many olives. They are not good for you if you eat too many." + +Anna was sad and angry. She did not want to quit eating olives. She loved olives. She said, "No, mom, I want the olives. I need the olives. Please, please, please, can we get the olives?" + +Her mom was serious. She said, "No, Anna, we are not getting the olives. That's final. Stop asking. You are being very rude and greedy. You need to learn to share and be happy with what you have." + +Anna did not listen. She threw a tantrum. She cried and screamed and kicked. She said, "I hate you, mom. You are mean and bad. You don't love me. You don't care about me. You don't understand me. I want the olives. Give me the olives. Now!" + +Her mom was very upset. She said, "Anna, that's enough. You are being very naughty and disrespectful. You need to calm down and apologize. You are making a scene and bothering everyone. You are embarrassing me and yourself. You need to stop this right now." + +Anna did not stop. She kept crying and screaming and kicking. She said, "No, no, no. I want the olives. I need the olives. Give me the olives. Now!" + +Her mom had no choice. She said, "Anna, you leave me no choice. You are going to time out. You are going to sit in the corner and think about what you did. You are going to stay there until you are sorry and quiet. You are not getting any olives today. You are not getting any treats today. You are not getting any fun today. You are in big trouble, young lady." + +Her mom took her by the hand and dragged her to the corner. She made her sit on a chair and face the wall. She said, "You stay here and don't move. You don't talk and you don't cry. You think about how you behaved and how you can do better. You think about how you hurt me and how you can make it up to me. You think about how you love olives and how you can enjoy them in moderation. You think about all these things and then you say sorry. Do you understand?" + +Anna did not understand. She did not want to think. She did not want to say sorry. She did not want to do better. She did not want to make it up. She did not want to enjoy olives in moderation. She only wanted one thing. She wanted the olives. She said, "No, mom, I don't understand. I don't care. I don't think. I don't say sorry. I don't do better. I don't make it up. I don't enjoy olives in moderation. I only want one thing. I want the olives. I need the olives. Give me the olives. Now!" + +Her mom sighed and shook her head. She said, "Anna, you are hopeless. You are stubborn. You are spoiled. You are selfish. You are foolish. You are missing out on so much. You are wasting your time and energy. You are making yourself unhappy and unhealthy. You are losing my love and respect. You are losing your own self-esteem and dignity. You are losing everything. All for what? All for olives. Is it worth it, Anna? Is it really worth it?" + +Anna did not answer. She did not care. She did not think. She did not say sorry. She did not do better. She did not make it up. She did not enjoy olives in moderation. She only wanted one thing. She wanted the olives. She needed the olives. She said, "Yes, mom, it is worth it. It is really worth it. I want the olives. I need the olives. Give me the olives. Now!" +Anna and Ben like to play with their blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build towers, bridges, houses and more. They are very flexible and can make anything they want. + +One day, they decide to make a big number with their blocks. They use all their blocks to make a big zero. They are very proud of their zero. They show it to their mom and dad. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, we made a zero!" they say. + +"Wow, that's a great zero!" mom says. "How many blocks did you use?" + +Ben counts the blocks. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ten blocks!" + +"That's right, ten blocks make a zero," dad says. "You are very smart." + +Anna and Ben smile. They like to learn new things. + +But then, their dog Spot comes running. Spot likes to play too. He sees the big zero and thinks it is a toy. He jumps on it and scatters the blocks everywhere. + +"Spot, no!" Anna and Ben shout. "You broke our zero!" + +Spot barks and wags his tail. He thinks they want to play with him. He runs around the room, chasing the blocks. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They worked hard to make their zero. Now it is gone. + +Mom and dad hug them. "Don't worry, you can make another zero," mom says. "Or maybe something else. You have many blocks and many ideas." + +"Yes, you are very flexible and creative," dad says. "You can have fun with your blocks again." + +Anna and Ben nod. They still love Spot, even if he is naughty. They pick up their blocks and start to build something new. They wonder what they will make next. +Sara was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. Mommy gave her a pill to make her feel better. Sara did not like the pill. It was big and bitter. She spit it out when Mommy was not looking. + +"Did you take your pill, Sara?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, Mommy," Sara lied. She hid the pill under her pillow. + +Mommy smiled and kissed her. "Good girl. Now you need to rest and be quiet. I will come back soon." + +Mommy left the room. Sara felt worse. She coughed and coughed. She wanted to call Mommy, but she was afraid. She remembered Mommy said to be quiet. She hoped the pill would work. + +But the pill did not work. It was still under her pillow. Sara's cough got louder and louder. She could not breathe. She felt scared and alone. She wished she had taken the pill. + +She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. But she did not wake up. She was too sick. The pill could have helped her, but she did not take it. That was the end of Sara. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They had a ball, a truck, a doll and a teddy bear. They liked to share their toys and have fun together. + +Soon it was time for a snack. Mom had packed some crackers, cheese and grapes for them. She gave them each a plate and a cup of juice. "Enjoy your snack, my loves," she said. "But don't make a mess, please." + +Anna and Ben nodded and started to eat. They liked the cheese and the crackers, but they loved the grapes. The grapes were purple and sweet and juicy. They popped them in their mouths and made funny noises. + +"Look, Ben, I can make a smile with the grapes," Anna said. She arranged some grapes on her plate to look like a mouth. "See? Ha ha ha!" + +"That's funny, Anna," Ben said. He tried to make a smile too, but he used too many grapes. His plate was full of purple. "See? Ha ha ha!" + +But then, a big wind came and blew their plates away. The grapes flew in the air and scattered everywhere. Some landed on the grass, some on the slide, some on the bench. Anna and Ben gasped and watched their snack disappear. + +"Oh no, our grapes!" Anna cried. + +"Oh no, our smile!" Ben cried. + +Mom came running and saw the mess. She was not happy. She picked up the plates and the cups and the napkins. She looked at Anna and Ben with a stern face. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "I told you not to make a mess." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They knew they had been silly. They looked at each other and then at Mom. + +"We're sorry, Mom," they said. "The wind took our grapes. We were making a smile." + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She saw the purple spots on their faces and clothes. She smiled a little and hugged them. + +"Next time, eat your snack before you play," she said. "And don't waste food, please. It's not nice." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said sorry again. They helped Mom clean up the park. They learned their lesson. They still liked grapes, but they liked Mom more. +Ben and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play dress up with their mom's clothes. One day, they find a big suit in the closet. It is gray and has many buttons. + +"Let's try it on!" Ben says. He puts on the jacket and the pants. They are too big for him. He looks funny. + +Mia laughs. "You look like a giant!" she says. She puts on the shirt and the tie. They are too big for her too. She looks silly. + +They look at each other and giggle. They pretend to be grown-ups. They talk in deep voices and use big words. + +"Hello, I am Mr. Ben. I work in an office. I provide important papers to the boss," Ben says. + +"Hello, I am Mrs. Mia. I work in a school. I provide fun games to the kids," Mia says. + +They nod and shake hands. Then they start to dance and jump around. They are playful and happy. + +Their mom comes home and sees them. She smiles. She is not mad. She thinks they are cute. + +"Wow, you look very smart in my suit," she says. "But I think it is time to take it off and put on your own clothes. It is almost dinner time." + +"Okay, mom," Ben and Mia say. They take off the suit and hug their mom. They love her very much. They love to play dress up, but they also love to be themselves. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend to be barbers. They have scissors, combs and hats. + +Tom says, "I will cut your hair, Sam. Sit on this chair." Sam sits on a chair. Tom puts a hat on Sam's head. He says, "This is your cape. It will keep you clean." He picks up the scissors and the comb. + +Sam says, "Be careful, Tom. Don't cut too much." Tom says, "Don't worry, Sam. I am a good barber. I will make you look nice." He starts to cut Sam's hair. He cuts and cuts and cuts. + +Sam feels something tickle his ear. He says, "Ouch, Tom. That hurts. What are you doing?" He takes off the hat and looks in the mirror. He sees his hair. It is very short and uneven. He has a big bald spot on the side. He says, "Tom, you are a bad barber. You ruined my hair." + +Tom says, "I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't mean to. I was just pretending." He looks at Sam's hair. He says, "Maybe we can fix it. Do you have a hat?" Sam says, "No, I don't. And I don't want to play pretend with you anymore. You are not my friend." He runs away, crying. + +Tom feels sad. He says, "I'm sorry, Sam. Please come back. I am your friend. I will make it better." He runs after Sam, holding the scissors and the comb. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play games. One day, they play a game with cheese. They have to find the cheese in the kitchen. The one who finds the cheese first wins. + +Lily runs to the fridge. She opens the door. She sees the cheese on the shelf. She smiles. She grabs the cheese. She says, "I win! I win!" + +Ben runs to the fridge too. He sees Lily with the cheese. He is sad. He says, "No fair! You cheated! You saw the cheese before we started!" + +Lily says, "No, I did not cheat. I was fast. You were slow. I win! I win!" + +Ben is angry. He snatches the cheese from Lily. He says, "Give me the cheese! It is mine!" + +Lily says, "No, it is mine! I found it first!" + +They pull the cheese. They shout. They are naughty. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the kitchen. She sees Lily and Ben with the cheese. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it! Stop it! You are both naughty! You have to share the cheese. Or no cheese for anyone!" + +Lily and Ben look at Mom. They look at the cheese. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +Mom says, "It is okay. I am glad you are sorry. Now, let us cut the cheese. You can each have a piece. And then we can play another game. A nice game. Okay?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, Mom. Okay." + +They hug Mom. They hug each other. They eat the cheese. They are happy. They are friends. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big fountain with water. The water is shiny and cool. + +"Can we drink the water?" Sam asks his mom. + +"No, Sam. The water is not for drinking. It is dirty. You can drink from your bottle." Mom says. + +Sam and Tom run to the fountain. They want to touch the water. They splash and laugh. They see a man near the fountain. The man has a tie. The tie is red and long. + +"Look, Tom. The man has a tie. Do you have a tie?" Sam says. + +"No, Sam. I don't have a tie. Ties are for grown-ups. They are not for playing." Tom says. + +Sam and Tom have an idea. They sneak behind the man. They grab his tie. They pull and tug. The man does not notice. They run away with the tie. + +"Ha ha, we have a tie. Let's play with it." Sam says. + +They wrap the tie around their necks. They pretend to be grown-ups. They talk in big words. They do not fit the tie. The tie is too big and loose. They trip and fall. The tie gets dirty and wet. + +"Hey, you two. Give me back my tie. That is not nice. That is rude." The man says. He sees Sam and Tom with his tie. He is angry. + +Sam and Tom are scared. They drop the tie. They run to their moms. They say sorry to the man. They learn a lesson. They do not take things that are not theirs. They do not play with ties. They drink from their bottles. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the woods. One day, they saw a cabin that they had never seen before. It looked old and dark, but they were curious. + +"Let's go inside and see what's there," said Ben. + +"No, we shouldn't," said Lily. "Mom and Dad told us not to go near strangers' houses. It could be dangerous." + +"But maybe there's something fun or yummy inside," said Ben. "And no one is here. Come on, don't be scared." + +Ben ran towards the cabin and opened the door. Lily followed him, even though she felt afraid. She did not want to be alone in the woods. + +Inside the cabin, it was warm and cozy. There was a fireplace, a table, a bed, and a shelf with books and toys. Ben and Lily were happy. They forgot about their parents and the time. + +They played with the toys, read the books, and ate some cookies that they found on the table. They did not mention the cabin to anyone. They thought it was their secret. + +But they did not know that the cabin belonged to a mean old witch. She had left the cookies and the toys as a trap. She wanted to catch children and turn them into frogs. + +The witch came back to the cabin and saw Ben and Lily. She was angry and wicked. She pointed her stick at them and said a magic word. + +"Ribbit, ribbit," said Ben and Lily. They felt their bodies change. They had green skin, big eyes, and long legs. They were frogs. + +The witch laughed and put them in a cage. She said, "Now you are mine. You will never see your parents or your home again. You should have listened to your sister and stayed away from my cabin." + +Ben and Lily cried and wished they had been more careful. They learned that curiosity can be dangerous, and that they should always obey their parents. +One day, a mighty lion was walking in the jungle. He was very proud and loud. He liked to poke other animals with his sharp claws and make them run away. He thought he was the king of the jungle and the universe. + +He saw a big snake sleeping on a branch. He wanted to poke the snake and make it fall. He climbed the tree and got closer to the snake. He opened his mouth and said, "Hey, snake, wake up! I am the mighty lion, and I will poke you with my claws!" + +But the snake was not sleeping. It was waiting for the lion. It was a very smart and fast snake. It saw the lion coming and coiled around him. It squeezed the lion very hard and bit him with its fangs. The lion felt a lot of pain and could not breathe. He tried to roar and fight, but it was too late. The snake had killed the mighty lion. + +The other animals heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw the snake and the lion on the branch. They were afraid of the snake, but they were also happy that the lion was gone. He had been very mean and cruel to them. They said, "Thank you, snake, for saving us from the lion. He thought he was the king of the jungle and the universe, but he was wrong. He was just a big bully who liked to poke others. Now he will poke no more." +Sara likes to seat on the big chair in the kitchen. She can see the window and the birds. She can also see the bowl of cherries on the table. She loves cherries. They are red and sweet and juicy. + +One day, Sara sees a dull cherry in the bowl. It is not red. It is brown and wrinkled. She wonders what it tastes like. She reaches for it and puts it in her mouth. She bites it and makes a face. It is not sweet. It is sour and bitter and yucky. + +She spits it out and says, "Blech! This cherry is bad!" She looks for a napkin to wipe her tongue. She does not see one. She sees her brother, Tom. He is laughing at her. He says, "I tricked you! That was not a cherry. That was a prune. Prunes are dried plums. They are good for old people, not for kids." + +Sara is angry at Tom. She says, "That was not nice! You are mean!" She picks up a red cherry and throws it at him. It hits him on the nose. He says, "Ow! That hurt!" He picks up a prune and throws it back at her. It misses her and hits the window. The window breaks and makes a loud noise. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the broken window, the cherries and prunes on the floor, and Sara and Tom with sticky faces. She says, "What is going on here? Who did this?" Sara and Tom look at each other and say, "Sorry, Mom." They know they are in trouble. They wish they had not played with the cherries and prunes. +Lily was a taxi driver. She liked to drive people to different places. Sometimes they were happy, sometimes they were sad, sometimes they were in a hurry. Lily always tried to be nice and talk to them. + +One day, Lily had to deliver a big box to a house. She did not know what was in the box, but it was heavy and she needed help to put it in her taxi. She asked a man who was walking by to help her. He said yes and lifted the box with her. + +"Thank you, sir," Lily said. "Where are you going?" + +"I'm going to the airport," the man said. "I have to catch a plane." + +"Can I take you there?" Lily asked. "I have to go that way too." + +"Sure, why not?" the man said. "How much do you charge?" + +Lily told him the price and they got in the taxi. Lily drove fast and carefully. She liked the man. He was friendly and funny. He told her stories about his travels and his family. Lily told him stories about her taxi and her customers. + +They arrived at the airport. Lily helped the man with his luggage. He gave her the money and a tip. He also gave her a hug and a smile. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are a great taxi driver and a nice person. I hope you have a good day." + +"Thank you, sir," Lily said. "You are very kind. Have a good trip." + +The man waved goodbye and went inside the airport. Lily waved back and got in her taxi. She felt happy, but also lonely. She wished she had a friend like the man. She wondered what was in the box she had to deliver. She hoped it was something good. She started the engine and drove away. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they saw a big well in the park. It had a shiny bucket and a long rope. + +"Let's go and look at the well," said Lily. "Maybe there is water inside." + +"OK," said Ben. "But be careful. Don't fall in." + +They ran to the well and looked inside. It was very dark and deep. They could not see any water. + +"Maybe we can use the bucket to get some water," said Lily. "I want to see what it looks like." + +She grabbed the rope and pulled the bucket up. It was empty. + +"Maybe we need to lower it more," said Ben. He took the rope from Lily and let the bucket go down. He waited for a while and then pulled it up again. It was still empty. + +"Maybe there is no water in the well," said Lily. "Maybe it is just a hole." + +She was about to drop the rope when she saw something shiny in the bucket. It was a necklace with a big red stone. + +"Wow, look at this!" she said. "It is so pretty. It is a treasure." + +She took the necklace out of the bucket and put it around her neck. She felt very happy and attractive. + +"Can I see it?" asked Ben. He wanted to touch the necklace too. + +"OK, but only for a minute," said Lily. "Then you have to give it back to me. It is mine. I found it." + +She handed the necklace to Ben. He looked at it closely. He liked the way it sparkled in the sun. + +"Can I have it?" he asked. "Please. I really like it." + +"No, you can't," said Lily. "It is mine. I told you. Give it back to me." + +She reached for the necklace, but Ben moved away. + +"Please, Lily," he said. "Let me have it. Just for today. I promise I will give it back to you tomorrow." + +He looked at her with big eyes. He hoped she would say yes. + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked Ben. He was her best friend. But she also liked the necklace. It was her treasure. She did not want to lose it. + +She did not know what to do. She felt sad and angry. + +What do you think Lily should do? +Ben and Lily were twins, but they were very different. Ben liked to play with cars and trucks, and Lily liked to play with dolls and tea sets. One day, their mom brought home a new baby, a little infant named Sam. Ben and Lily were curious about their new brother, but they also felt a bit jealous. + +"Mom, why do you always hold Sam and feed him and sing to him?" Ben asked. "Don't you love us anymore?" + +"Of course I love you, Ben," Mom said. "But Sam is very small and needs a lot of care. You and Lily are big and can do many things by yourselves. You can help me with Sam, too, if you want." + +Ben did not want to help with Sam. He thought Sam was boring and noisy. He shrugged and went to his room to play with his cars and trucks. Lily, however, wanted to help with Sam. She thought Sam was cute and sweet. She followed Mom and asked if she could hold Sam and feed him and sing to him. + +"Sure, Lily, you can help me," Mom said. "But you have to be very gentle and careful with Sam. He is very fragile and can get hurt easily." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She took Sam in her arms and rocked him gently. She fed him with a bottle and sang him a lullaby. She felt very happy and proud. + +Ben heard Lily singing and felt angry. He thought Lily was crazy and silly. He wanted Mom to pay attention to him, not to Sam and Lily. He decided to make a plan to get rid of Sam. He took his biggest truck and sneaked into the living room, where Mom and Lily and Sam were. He waited for the right moment, and then he pushed his truck towards Sam, hoping to knock him off the couch. + +But Mom saw Ben and his truck. She quickly grabbed Sam and moved him away from the truck. She scolded Ben and took his truck away. She told him to go to his room and think about what he had done. + +Ben felt ashamed and sad. He realized he had been mean and selfish. He did not really want to hurt Sam or make Mom and Lily unhappy. He wanted to say sorry, but he did not know how. He went to his room and cried. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play tricks on each other. One day, Sam had a funny idea. He decided to hide in the fridge and scare Ben when he opened it. He waited for Ben to come home from school and sneaked into the kitchen. He opened the fridge door and climbed inside. He closed the door behind him and waited. + +Ben came home and was hungry. He went to the kitchen and saw the fridge. He thought there might be some juice or cookies inside. He opened the fridge door and saw Sam. Sam jumped out and shouted, "Boo!" Ben was very scared and screamed. He dropped the fridge door and ran away. + +Sam laughed and thought he had played a good trick. He tried to get out of the fridge, but the door was stuck. He pushed and pulled, but it did not move. He started to feel cold and scared. He called for Ben, but Ben did not hear him. Ben was too angry and scared to go back to the kitchen. He went to his room and locked the door. + +Sam was trapped in the fridge. He cried and wished he had not played the trick. He wished he had quit when he had the chance. He wished Ben would come and help him. But Ben did not come. Sam was alone in the dark and cold. He did not know what to do. He did not know if anyone would find him. He did not know if he would ever get out. He was very sorry. He was very sad. He was very cold. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not like to nap. They think napping is boring. + +One day, their mom says, "It is time for nap, Tom and Mia. Go to your beds and sleep." She gives them a kiss and leaves. Tom and Mia pretend to sleep. But they are not sleepy. They are naughty. + +They wait for a few minutes. Then they crawl out of their beds. They want to escape from their room. They see the door is closed. But they see a key on the floor. They think it is a real key. They try to use it to open the door. But it does not work. It is a fake key. It is a toy key. + +They hear their mom coming back. They are scared. They crawl back to their beds. They pretend to sleep again. But their mom knows they are lying. She sees the fake key on the floor. She says, "Tom and Mia, why did you try to escape from your room? Why did you use a fake key? That is not nice. You should listen to me and nap. Napping is good for you. It makes you grow and learn. If you do not nap, you will be tired and grumpy." + +Tom and Mia feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We did not want to nap. We wanted to play. We thought the key was real. We did not know it was fake. We will not do it again. We will nap now." Their mom hugs them and says, "I love you, Tom and Mia. But you have to follow the rules. The rules are for your safety and happiness. Now, sleep well and have sweet dreams." She turns off the light and leaves. + +Tom and Mia close their eyes and nap. They learn their lesson. They learn that escaping is not fun. They learn that fake things are not useful. They learn that napping is important. They learn that mom knows best. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, Lily says to Ben, "Do you want to see my attic? It is a fun place. We can find many things there." + +Ben says, "Yes, I want to see your attic. What can we find there?" + +Lily says, "We can find old toys, books, clothes, and boxes. Maybe we can find something new and shiny. Come on, let's go." + +They go to Lily's house. They climb the stairs to the attic. They open the door. They see a lot of dust and cobwebs. They also see a lot of things. They start to look around. + +Lily finds a smooth ball. It is red and blue. She likes it. She says, "Look, Ben, I found a smooth ball. It is pretty. Do you want to play with it?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I want to play with it. Let me see." He takes the ball from Lily. He rolls it on the floor. It makes a soft sound. + +They play with the ball for a while. They have fun. They forget about the dust and the cobwebs. They are happy. They are glad they invited each other to the attic. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they see a new toy in the shop. It is a chubby bear with a red hat. Sara and Ben both want the bear. + +"Can I have the bear, please?" Sara asks her mom. + +"Can I have the bear, please?" Ben asks his dad. + +But their mom and dad say no. They say the bear is too expensive and they have enough toys at home. Sara and Ben are sad and angry. + +They start to fight over the bear. They pull and push and shout. + +"Give me the bear! It is mine!" Sara says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Ben says. + +The shopkeeper sees them and is not happy. He comes over and takes the bear away. + +"Stop fighting, you two! This bear is not for you. You are being naughty and selfish. You should share and be kind to each other. That is what friends do." He says. + +Sara and Ben feel ashamed. They say sorry to the shopkeeper and to each other. They hug and make up. + +They realize that the bear is not important. What is important is their friendship. They decide to play with their old toys and books instead. They have more fun and are happy. + +The end. + +Moral: Friendship is more valuable than things. We should share and be kind to each other. +Lily and Ben like to play in the woods. They make a camp with sticks and leaves. They hang a rope from a big tree. They swing on the rope and have fun. + +One day, they see a new rope in the woods. It is hidden behind some bushes. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to try the new rope. They leave their camp and go to the new rope. + +The new rope is not like their rope. It is very thin and tight. It has a loop at the end. Lily and Ben do not know what it is. They think it is a swing. They take turns to put their heads in the loop and pull the rope. + +But the rope is not a swing. It is a trap. It is for catching animals. When Lily and Ben pull the rope, the loop gets smaller and smaller. It hurts their necks. They cannot breathe. They cannot scream. They cannot get out. + +Lily and Ben are very scared. They wish they stayed at their camp. They wish they never saw the new rope. They wish someone would help them. But no one comes. Lily and Ben hang from the tree. They are very still. They are very quiet. They are gone. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to swim in the sea. They had a big boat with their mom and dad. One day, they saw a reef with many colors and fish. They wanted to go and look. + +"Can we swim to the reef, mom?" Ben asked. + +"OK, but be careful and stay close," mom said. "And don't touch anything. The reef is alive and some things can hurt you." + +Ben and Mia put on their masks and fins and jumped into the water. They saw blue and yellow and pink and green. They saw big fish and small fish and funny fish. They were very happy. + +But then, Mia saw something shiny on the reef. It was a ring. She wanted to have it. She swam closer and reached out her hand. + +"Stop, Mia!" Ben shouted. "That's a stupid thing to do! That ring is on a sea urchin. It has sharp spikes that can poke you." + +But Mia did not listen. She touched the ring and the sea urchin. She felt a pain in her finger. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts!" Mia said. + +Ben swam to her and took her hand. He saw blood on her finger. He was scared. + +"Mom, mom, help!" Ben called. "Mia is hurt!" + +Mom heard them and swam to them. She saw Mia's finger and the sea urchin. She was angry and worried. + +"Mia, why did you do that?" mom said. "That was a very stupid thing to do. You could have been hurt worse. Come on, let's go back to the boat." + +Mom took Mia and Ben back to the boat. She cleaned Mia's finger and put a bandage on it. She gave her a hug and a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Mia said. "I was silly. I wanted the ring. It was pretty." + +"It's OK, Mia," mom said. "But you have to be more careful. The reef is not a toy. It is a home for many animals. You have to respect them and not touch them. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," Mia said. "I understand. I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry, fish. I'm sorry, reef." + +"It's OK, Mia," Ben said. "I'm glad you're OK. But next time, listen to me. I'm your big brother. I know things." + +"You're not my big brother," Mia said. "We're twins. We're the same age." + +"No, I'm older by two minutes," Ben said. "That makes me smarter." + +"No, it doesn't," Mia said. "That makes you bossy." + +They started to argue. Mom smiled and shook her head. + +"OK, OK, enough," mom said. "Why don't you two take a nap? You had a big adventure. You need some rest." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They were tired. They lay down on the boat and closed their eyes. They dreamed of the reef and the fish and the ring. They were still happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. Sometimes they knocked them down and started again. + +Lily saw a bright red block on the floor. She wanted to use it for her tower. She reached for it, but Ben grabbed it first. He said it was his block and he needed it for his bridge. + +Lily was angry. She said it was not fair and she wanted the block too. Ben said no and held the block tight. They started to pull and tug on the block. They did not listen to each other. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the block. She asked them why they were not sharing. Lily and Ben both said they wanted the block and the other one was mean. + +Mom said they had to stop and calm down. She said they had plenty of blocks to play with and they could take turns. She said they had to be kind and polite to each other. She mentioned that sharing was a good way to make friends and have fun. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for being rude and selfish. They said sorry to each other and to Mom. They decided to share the block and work together. They made a big and beautiful tower with the bright red block on top. They were happy and proud of their tower. Mom smiled and hugged them. She said they did a good job and she was proud of them too. Sharing was a good result. +Lily and Tom are twins. They sleep in the same room. One morning, Lily wakes up first. She sees the sun shining through the window. She feels happy. + +She jumps out of bed and runs to Tom. She shakes him and says, "Tom, Tom, wake up! It is a clear day. We can go outside and play." + +Tom opens his eyes and yawns. He is still sleepy. He says, "Lily, let me sleep a little more. It is too early." + +Lily does not listen. She pulls Tom out of bed and drags him to the bathroom. She says, "No, Tom, we have to get ready. We have to wash our faces and comb our hair." + +Tom does not like to comb his hair. He thinks it hurts. He says, "Lily, I do not want to comb my hair. It is fine like this." + +Lily does not agree. She says, "No, Tom, you have to comb your hair. It is messy and tangled. Look, I have a nice comb. It is pink and has flowers on it. It does not hurt at all." + +She takes the comb and tries to comb Tom's hair. Tom squirms and cries. He says, "Lily, stop it! You are pulling my hair. It does hurt. Give me the comb." + +He grabs the comb and throws it away. It lands on the floor and breaks. Lily and Tom are both shocked. They look at the broken comb and then at each other. They feel sorry and sad. + +They say together, "Oh no, we broke the comb. It was a nice comb. We are sorry. We are sorry." +Tim and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, they find a big box in the living room. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tim says. He pulls the tape and lifts the lid. + +"Wow!" Lily says. She sees many bags of oats. Oats are good for breakfast. They make you strong and healthy. + +"Can we have some?" Tim asks. He grabs a bag and tears it open. + +"Wait!" Lily says. She sees a note on the box. It says: "For the chubby squirrels in the park. Love, Grandma." + +Tim and Lily look at each other. They feel bad. They did not ask before they opened the box. They did not know it was a gift for the squirrels. + +"Sorry, Grandma," Tim says. He puts the bag back in the box. + +"Let's take the box to the park," Lily says. She finds a wagon and puts the box on it. + +They push the wagon to the park. They see many chubby squirrels on the trees and the grass. They are hungry and cute. + +"Here you go, squirrels!" Tim and Lily say. They open the bags and scatter the oats on the ground. + +The squirrels run to the oats. They nibble and munch. They make happy noises. + +Tim and Lily smile. They watch the squirrels enjoy their snack. They feel good. They did a nice thing. + +They wave to the squirrels and go back home. They hug Grandma and say thank you. They tell her what they did. + +Grandma is proud of them. She gives them a kiss and a cookie. She says they are good and kind. + +Tim and Lily are happy. They love Grandma and the squirrels. They love oats too. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their dolls. They liked to pretend that their dolls were having a tea party. They had a small table, some cups and plates, and some cookies that Lily's mom had made. + +"Would you like some more tea, Miss Daisy?" Lily asked her doll in a polite voice. + +"Yes, please, Miss Lily. You are very kind," Ben's doll answered. + +They were having a lot of fun, until they saw a big boy coming towards them. He had a stick in his hand and a mean look on his face. He walked up to their table and kicked it over. The cups and plates broke, and the cookies flew everywhere. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Ben shouted. "That's very rude!" + +The big boy laughed. He waved his stick in the air and made a loud noise. "I'm a dragon, and I'm going to burn your tea party!" He pretended that his stick was a fire and blew some smoke from his mouth. + +Lily and Ben were scared and angry. They grabbed their dolls and ran away from the big boy. They looked for a safe place to lay their dolls down and hug them. + +"Go away, you mean dragon!" Lily cried. "You ruined our tea party!" + +The big boy chased them for a while, but then he got bored and left. Lily and Ben found a bench and sat down. They tried to fix their dolls' clothes and hair. They were sad that their tea party was over. + +"Maybe we can have another tea party tomorrow," Ben said. + +"Maybe," Lily said. "But we have to find a new place, where the rude dragon can't find us." +Anna liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw a caterpillar on a leaf. It was green and fuzzy and had many legs. Anna wanted to touch it and make it her friend. + +But Ben, her big brother, saw her and ran over. He did not like caterpillars. He said they were gross and ugly and ate the plants. He wanted to squash it with his foot. He said Anna was silly to value a caterpillar. + +Anna was angry and scared. She did not want Ben to hurt the caterpillar. She loved the caterpillar. She said it was pretty and soft and would become a butterfly. She said Ben was mean and rude and did not know anything. + +They started to yell and pull at the leaf. The caterpillar was restless and scared too. It wanted to be safe and quiet. It curled up into a ball and hoped they would go away. + +Then Mom came and saw them. She was not happy. She said they should not fight and hurt each other or the caterpillar. She said they should value all living things and respect their differences. She said they should share and be kind and learn from each other. + +She took the caterpillar and put it in a jar with some leaves and a stick. She said they could watch it and see how it changed. She said they could name it and take care of it. She said they could be friends with it and each other. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and hugged each other. They said they were sorry and they loved each other. They looked at the caterpillar and smiled. They decided to name it Charlie and watch it grow. They hoped it would become a beautiful butterfly. They learned to value the caterpillar and each other. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their homes. There was a big oak tree in the park. The oak had many branches and leaves. Lila and Ben liked to climb the oak and pretend they were birds. + +One day, Lila had to go away with her family. They had to visit her grandma in another town. Lila was sad. She did not want to leave Ben and the oak. She said to Ben, "I will miss you and the oak. Please take care of the oak for me. I will be back soon." + +Ben was sad too. He said, "I will miss you too, Lila. I will take care of the oak. I will wait for you to come back. Have fun with your grandma." + +Lila and Ben hugged and said goodbye. Lila got in the car with her family and waved to Ben. Ben waved back and watched the car drive away. + +The next day, Ben went to the park. He wanted to play with the oak. But when he got there, he saw something bad. Some men were cutting down the oak. They had big machines and saws. They said the oak was old and sick. They said they had to make room for a new playground. + +Ben was angry and sad. He ran to the men and shouted, "Stop! Stop! You can't cut down the oak. It is my friend. It is Lila's friend. We love the oak. Please leave it alone." + +The men looked at Ben. They saw he was crying. They felt sorry for him. One of them said, "We're sorry, kid. We didn't know you liked the oak. But we have to do our job. The oak is not safe. It might fall and hurt someone. The new playground will be fun. You will like it." + +Ben said, "No, I won't. I don't want a new playground. I want the oak. The oak is fun. The oak is flexible. It lets us climb and swing and hide. The oak is alive. It has feelings. It is not fair to kill it." + +The men looked at each other. They thought about what Ben said. They realized he was right. The oak was more than a tree. It was a friend. It was a part of the park. It deserved respect. They decided to stop cutting the oak. They said to Ben, "You know what, kid? You have a good heart. You have taught us something today. We will leave the oak alone. We will find another place for the playground. We will make sure the oak is healthy and safe. We will be your friends too." + +Ben smiled. He thanked the men. He hugged the oak. He felt happy. He knew Lila would be happy too. He learned that sometimes you have to speak up for what you love. He learned that sometimes people can change their minds. He learned that friends are important. He learned that the oak was his friend. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a shiny penny on the ground. They both wanted to get it, but they did not want to share. + +"I saw it first!" Tom said. + +"No, I did!" Lily said. + +They started to pull and tug on the penny, but it did not move. It was stuck to the ground. They did not know that it was a trap. + +A big, scary man was hiding behind a tree. He had put the penny there to catch children. He had a big bag and a big knife. He wanted to get the children and put them in his bag. + +He saw Tom and Lily fighting over the penny. He smiled and came out of his hiding place. He grabbed Tom and Lily by their hair and dragged them to his bag. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Lily screamed. + +But no one heard them. The park was empty. The big, scary man put them in his bag and ran away. + +Tom and Lily were very sad and scared. They wished they had not been greedy and had shared the penny. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad, who had told them not to talk to strangers. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful of what you wish for. Greed can lead to danger. Always listen to your parents. +Lily was a gifted girl who liked to draw and sing. She had many books and toys in her room, but she always wanted more. She asked her mom and dad for a new watch that she saw on TV. It was shiny and had many colors and sounds. + +"Please, please, please, can I have the watch?" Lily begged. + +"Maybe for your birthday, honey," her mom said. "But you have to be patient and grateful for what you have." + +Lily was not happy. She did not want to wait for her birthday. She wanted the watch now. She thought her mom and dad were mean and did not love her. + +One day, she saw a boy on the street who had the watch she wanted. He was playing with it and smiling. Lily felt angry and jealous. She ran to the boy and tried to grab the watch from his hand. + +"Hey, stop! That's mine!" the boy shouted. + +"Give it to me! I want it!" Lily yelled. + +They pulled and pushed and fought over the watch. The watch broke and fell to the ground. The boy started to cry. Lily felt bad. She realized she had done something wrong. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," she said. "I was selfish and rude. I should not have taken your watch." + +The boy looked at her and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But why did you want my watch so much?" + +Lily told him that she had seen it on TV and that she had asked her mom and dad for it, but they said no. She said she was gifted and deserved to have the watch. + +The boy said, "You know, being gifted is not about having things. It's about using your talents and sharing them with others. My watch was a gift from my grandma, who is very sick. She gave it to me to cheer me up and to remind me of her. She told me to be kind and generous to everyone. That's why I love my watch. It's not just a toy, it's a symbol of love." + +Lily felt ashamed. She realized that the boy was right. She had been greedy and ungrateful. She had hurt someone who had less than her and who had a bigger problem than her. She learned a lesson that day. She said sorry to the boy again and gave him a hug. She also said thank you to him for teaching her something important. + +She went home and told her mom and dad what had happened. They were sad and angry at first, but they also hugged her and forgave her. They told her they were proud of her for admitting her mistake and for apologizing. They also told her they loved her very much and that they would always support her in developing her gifts. They said they would buy her a new watch for her birthday, but only if she promised to be more humble and grateful and to use her watch for good. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She felt happy and relieved. She said she loved her mom and dad too and that she would be a better person from now on. She also said she would make a card and a song for the boy and his grandma, to show them that she cared. She realized that being gifted was not about having things, but about giving things. And that was the best gift of all. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. They have a big box of cars, trucks, and buses. They pretend they are drivers and passengers. + +One day, they see a new automobile parked on the street. It is shiny and red. It has four doors and a big trunk. They want to look at it closer. + +"Wow, look at that automobile!" Tom says. "It is so pretty and fast. I want to touch it." + +"Me too," Sue says. "But we have to be careful. It is not our automobile. It belongs to someone else." + +They walk to the automobile and stand next to it. They are very small. The automobile is very big. They cannot see inside the windows. They stretch their arms and try to reach the door handles. They are too high. + +"Can you reach it?" Tom asks Sue. + +"No, I can't," Sue says. "It is too far. Maybe we can use something to help us." + +They look around and see a thick branch on the ground. It is long and strong. They pick it up and carry it to the automobile. They lean it against the door and climb on it. They are closer to the handle now. + +"I can reach it!" Tom says. He grabs the handle and pulls it. The door opens with a click. He smiles and says, "Come on, Sue. Let's go inside." + +"OK," Sue says. She follows Tom and gets in the automobile. They sit on the seats and buckle the belts. They feel like real drivers. + +They pretend to steer the wheel and push the buttons. They make noises like the engine and the horn. They have fun. + +But they do not know that the owner of the automobile is watching them from the window. He is not happy. He comes out of his house and walks to the automobile. He opens the door and says, "Hey, what are you doing in my automobile? Get out of there right now!" + +Tom and Sue are scared. They see the angry man and hear his loud voice. They unbuckle the belts and jump out of the automobile. They drop the branch and run away. They say, "Sorry, sorry, sorry!" + +They go back to their toys and play with them. They do not look at the automobile anymore. They learn their lesson. They do not touch things that are not theirs. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They like to run and slide and swing. They see a big open box near the fence. They are curious. + +"Let's go see what's in the box!" Ben says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They run to the box and look inside. They see a lot of gray things. They are soft and furry and have long ears. They are rabbits! + +"Wow! Look at the rabbits!" Mia says. + +"They are so cute!" Ben says. + +They reach out to touch the rabbits. The rabbits are shy. They hop away from the children. But one rabbit is brave. It hops closer to Ben and sniffs his hand. Ben smiles and gently pets the rabbit. + +"Hello, little rabbit. Do you want to be my friend?" Ben says. + +The rabbit wiggles its nose and makes a soft sound. It likes Ben. Ben picks up the rabbit and hugs it. Mia finds another rabbit that likes her. She hugs it too. + +The children are happy. They have found new friends in the open box. They wonder who left the rabbits there. Maybe someone will come and tell them. Or maybe the rabbits will just appear again the next time they play in the park. +Anna likes to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. She makes big circles and squares and stars. She uses many colors, but her favorite is green. Green is the color of grass and trees and frogs. + +One day, Anna draws a big green frog on the sidewalk. She gives it a smile and two eyes and four legs. She is very proud of her frog. She shows it to her friend Ben, who lives next door. + +"Look, Ben, I made a frog!" Anna says. + +"Wow, Anna, your frog is very good!" Ben says. "Can I draw with you?" + +"Sure, Ben, you can draw with me!" Anna says. "Here, take some chalk. What do you want to draw?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes to draw cars and planes and rockets. He picks a blue chalk and starts to draw a rocket. He makes a pointy nose and a round body and a long tail. He adds some fire and some stars. + +"Look, Anna, I made a rocket!" Ben says. + +"Wow, Ben, your rocket is very good!" Anna says. "Can I go with you?" + +"Sure, Anna, you can go with me!" Ben says. "Let's pretend we are in the rocket and we fly to the moon!" + +Anna and Ben sit on the sidewalk next to their drawings. They close their eyes and imagine they are in the rocket. They feel the fire and the wind and the speed. They see the sky and the clouds and the moon. They are very happy. + +Anna and Ben dream of flying to the moon. They dream of seeing new things and having fun. They dream of being friends forever. They do not hear their moms calling them for lunch. They are too busy dreaming. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big band. The band has drums, trumpets, and flags. The band is very noisy. + +"Look, Lily, the band is marching!" Tom says. He likes the band. He wants to march too. + +"Let's march with them!" Lily says. She likes the band too. She thinks it is fun. + +They run to the band. They try to march like the band. They lift their feet high. They swing their arms. They make loud noises. They think they are part of the band. + +But the band does not like them. The band leader stops. He looks at Lily and Tom. He is angry. He says, "Hey, you two, stop that! You are not in the band! You are making a joke of us! Go away!" + +Lily and Tom are scared. They did not mean to make a joke. They just wanted to play. They run back to their moms. They are sad. + +Their moms hug them. They say, "It's okay, Lily and Tom. You did not know. The band is serious. They do not like jokes. But you can still have fun. You can march by yourselves. You can make your own band." + +Lily and Tom smile. They say, "Okay, mom. We will make our own band. We will march and play. We will have fun." + +They march and play. They have fun. They are not noisy. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were two goats who lived on a big mountain. They liked to eat grass and flowers, but they did not like to share. They always quarreled over who got the best spot to graze. One day, they saw a patch of juicy clover on the other side of a bridge. They both ran to get there first, but they met in the middle of the bridge. + +"Move, Lily, this is my clover!" Tom said. + +"No, Tom, this is my clover!" Lily said. + +They pushed and shoved each other, trying to cross the bridge. They did not notice a big shadow under the bridge. It was a hungry troll who wanted to eat them. + +The troll heard the noise and jumped out of his hiding place. He roared and showed his sharp teeth. Lily and Tom were very scared. They stopped quarreling and looked at each other. + +"Help, Lily, what do we do?" Tom said. + +"Help, Tom, we have to run!" Lily said. + +They forgot their fight and worked together. They used their horns to poke the troll and their hooves to kick him. They made him fall off the bridge and into the water. Then they ran back to their side of the mountain, alert for any more danger. + +They learned a lesson that day. They realized that quarreling was foolish and dangerous. They decided to share the grass and flowers and be friends. They were happier and safer that way. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to cook with their mom. Mom was a good cook who made tasty treats for them. Sometimes they made cookies, sometimes they made cakes, sometimes they made pies. They had fun mixing, rolling, cutting and decorating the treats. + +One day, mom said, "We have a lot of treats today. Why don't we share them with our neighbors? They are not very wealthy and they don't have many treats. Maybe they will be happy if we give them some." + +Anna and Ben agreed. They put some treats in a big basket and went to the next house. They knocked on the door and a lady opened it. She looked tired and sad. + +"Hello, we are Anna and Ben. We live next door. We made some treats with our mom and we want to share them with you. Do you want some?" Anna said. + +The lady smiled and said, "Oh, thank you, that is very kind of you. You are very sweet. Yes, I would love some treats. Come in, please." + +Anna and Ben followed the lady into her house. They saw that it was very small and not very clean. There were not many toys or books or pictures. The lady had two children who were playing on the floor. They looked hungry and bored. + +"Hello, these are my children, Lily and Sam. They are very happy to see you. Do you want to play with them?" the lady said. + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, we do. We brought some treats for them too. Do you like cookies, cakes and pies?" + +Lily and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, we do. We don't have many treats. Thank you for sharing with us. You are very nice." + +Anna and Ben gave some treats to Lily and Sam and they all sat on the floor. They ate the treats and talked and laughed. They played with some blocks and cars and dolls. They had a lot of fun. + +Anna and Ben learned that Lily and Sam did not have a dad. He had gone away and never came back. They also learned that their mom worked very hard to pay the bills and buy food and clothes. They did not have much money or time for fun. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for Lily and Sam. They wished they could help them more. They decided to share their treats with them more often. They also decided to share their toys and books and pictures. They wanted to be their friends. + +They stayed for a while and then said goodbye. They hugged Lily and Sam and thanked the lady. They went back to their house and told their mom what they had done. Mom was very proud of them. She said, "You are very generous and kind. You have made some new friends today. You have also learned that being wealthy is not only about having money and things. It is also about having love and happiness. You have both. You are very wealthy." +Lily liked to play with her toy train. She had a long rail that she could put on the floor and make the train move on it. She liked to make the train go fast and slow, and make it stop and go. + +One day, she saw a big train outside her window. It was very loud and shiny, and it moved on a rail too. Lily wanted to see it better, so she ran to the door and asked her mom if they could go outside. + +Her mom said yes, but they had to be careful. She said the big train was not a toy, and they had to stay away from the rail. She said the big train could hurt them if they got too close. + +Lily and her mom went outside and walked to the fence. They saw the big train move by. It was very fast and made a lot of noise. Lily waved at the people inside the train. Some of them waved back. Lily felt happy. + +Her mom said the big train was going to a far place, where there were more people and things to see. She said maybe one day they could go on the train too, but they had to be gentle and polite. She said the train was a good way to travel, but they had to follow the rules. + +Lily nodded. She liked the big train, but she also liked her toy train. She thought maybe she could pretend that her toy train was going to a far place too. She said thank you to her mom and went back to her room. She put her rail on the floor and made her toy train move on it. She smiled and imagined all the places she could go. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and run in the park. One day, they find an old bike in the garage. It is big and rusty. Tim wants to try the bike. He says to Mia, "Can I try the bike? It looks fun." + +Mia says, "No, Tim. The bike is old and broken. You can fall and hurt yourself. Let's play with something else." + +But Tim does not listen. He climbs on the bike and pushes the pedals. The bike wobbles and shakes. Tim loses his balance and falls to the ground. He scrapes his knee and cries. + +Mia runs to Tim and helps him up. She says, "Are you okay, Tim? I told you the bike was old and broken. You should have listened to me." + +Tim looks at his knee and says, "I'm sorry, Mia. You were right. The bike was not fun. It was bad. I should have listened to you." + +Mia hugs Tim and says, "It's okay, Tim. I'm sorry you got hurt. Let me get you a band-aid and a hug. Then we can play with something else." + +Tim smiles and says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. I love you." + +Mia says, "I love you too, Tim. Come on, let's go inside and find some nice toys to play with." +Tom and Lily are playing with their toy guns in the park. They like to pretend they are spies and shoot at the bad guys. They run and hide behind the trees and the swings. + +"Bang! Bang! I got you, Lily!" Tom says, pointing his gun at his sister. + +"No, you did not! You missed me!" Lily says, shooting back at him. + +"Yes, I did! You are lying!" Tom says, getting angry. + +Lily sticks out her tongue at him. "No, you are lying! You are not honest!" + +Tom and Lily start to argue. They do not hear their mom calling them. She is holding a big bag with a zip. She has a surprise for them. + +"Tom! Lily! Come here, please!" Mom says, louder. + +Tom and Lily stop fighting and run to their mom. They wonder what is in the bag. + +"Look what I have for you!" Mom says, opening the zip. She takes out two ice creams, one for each of them. + +"Wow! Thank you, Mom!" Tom and Lily say, smiling. + +They hug their mom and take their ice creams. They forget about their toy guns and their argument. They lick their ice creams and enjoy the sun. + +Mom is happy to see them happy. She loves her honest and sweet children. +Mia loves plants. She likes to look at them, touch them, and smell them. She wants to have a plant of her own. She asks her mom if they can buy a plant. + +Mom says yes. They go to the store. There are many plants there. Mia is enthusiastic. She runs around and looks at all the plants. She sees a plant with pink flowers. She likes it. She picks it up and shows it to mom. + +Mom smiles. She says that is a good plant. She says it is called a geranium. She says they can buy it. Mia is happy. She hugs the plant. She says thank you to mom. + +They go home. Mom helps Mia find a place for the plant. They put it on the windowsill. They give it some water. They tell it hello. The plant looks happy too. It has a new home and a new friend. Mia and the plant are both enthusiastic. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples to eat. + +"Look, Ben, apples!" Anna says. "They are good and sweet. Can we get some?" + +"Yes, Anna, let's try!" Ben says. "But how can we reach them? They are too high." + +Anna has an idea. She sees a rope hanging from the tree. She pulls the rope. It makes a loud sound. Ring! Ring! Ring! + +"What is that?" Ben asks. "It is so noisy!" + +Anna laughs. "It is a bell, Ben. It is for the farmer. He uses it to call his animals. Maybe he will hear us and come to help us." + +They wait for a while. Then they see a man walking towards them. He has a hat and a smile. He is the farmer. + +"Hello, children," he says. "Do you like my apples?" + +"Yes, sir, we do," Anna and Ben say. "They look good and sweet. Can we have some, please?" + +"Of course, you can," the farmer says. "But you have to ask me first. You can't just pull my bell. It is not a toy. It is for my cows and sheep and pigs. They come when they hear it. They think it is time to eat." + +"Sorry, sir, we didn't know," Anna and Ben say. "We just wanted some apples. We are hungry." + +The farmer nods. "It's okay, children. I understand. You can have some apples. But next time, please knock on my door. I live in that house over there. I will be happy to share with you. Apples are good for you. They make you strong and healthy." + +"Thank you, sir," Anna and Ben say. "You are very kind. We will remember that." + +The farmer picks some apples and gives them to Anna and Ben. They bite into them. They are good and sweet. They smile and thank the farmer again. Then they run back to the park. They share their apples with their other friends. They have a good time. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it will be fun!" Anna says. + +"I don't know, Anna, it looks too high," Ben says. + +"Please, Ben, please. I have a promise for you. If you go on the slide with me, I will give you my candy," Anna says. + +Ben likes candy. He thinks for a moment. He nods his head. + +"Okay, Anna, I will try. But you have to be kind and hold my hand," Ben says. + +Anna smiles. She takes Ben's hand. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. Anna counts to three. + +"One, two, three, go!" + +They slide down fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream. They land on the ground. They are happy. + +"Wow, that was fun, Anna! Thank you for the promise!" Ben says. + +"You're welcome, Ben! You are brave and kind. Here is your candy," Anna says. + +She gives Ben a lollipop. He gives her a hug. They share the candy. They are friends. They have fun. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they have to stay at home. Mom says there is a big sick outside. She says they can watch the screen for a little bit. + +The screen has funny animals and songs. Lily and Tom laugh and clap. They forget about the big sick. They like the screen. + +But after a while, they feel hungry. They want some food. They go to the kitchen. But Mom is not there. She is in her room. She is working on her computer. + +"Mom, we are hungry!" Lily and Tom shout. "Can we have some food?" + +Mom hears them. She comes out of her room. She looks tired. She says, "I'm sorry, my loves. I have to work a lot today. But I have some snacks for you. Here, take these crackers and cheese. And some juice. And some fruit. And some cookies. And some milk. And some yogurt. And some nuts. And some raisins. And some carrots. And some hummus. And some bread. And some jam. And some peanut butter. And some honey. And some cereal. And some bananas. And some apples. And some grapes. And some oranges. And some strawberries. And some blueberries. And some kiwis. And some watermelon. And some cantaloupe. And some pineapple. And some mango. And some papaya. And some coconut. And some chocolate. And some candy. And some ice cream. And some cake. And some pie. And some pudding. And some jelly. And some marshmallows. And some gummy bears. And some popcorn. And some chips. And some salsa. And some cheese dip. And some pretzels. And some nachos. And some pizza. And some hot dogs. And some burgers. And some fries. And some ketchup. And some mustard. And some mayo. And some salad. And some dressing. And some chicken. And some fish. And some steak. And some pork. And some ham. And some bacon. And some eggs. And some cheese. And some butter. And some bread. And some toast. And some croissant. And some muffin. And some bagel. And some cream cheese. And some jam. And some peanut butter. And some honey. And some oatmeal. And some granola. And some yogurt. And some milk. And some coffee. And some tea. And some lemonade. And some soda. And some water. And some beer. And some wine. And some champagne. And some cider. And some juice. And some smoothie. And some milkshake. And some slushie. And some snow cone. And some ice. And some salt. And some pepper. And some sugar. And some spice. And some herb. And some sauce. And some soup. And some stew. And some pasta. And some rice. And some noodle. And some dumpling. And some sushi. And some taco. And some burrito. And some enchilada. And some quesadilla. And some fajita. And some guacamole. And some sour cream. And some cheese. And some beans. And some corn. And some tomato. And some lettuce. And some onion. And some garlic. And some mushroom. And some pepper. And some carrot. And some celery. And some broccoli. And some cauliflower. And some cabbage. And some spinach. And some kale. And some + +Lily and Tom look at Mom. They look at the food. They look at each other. They are very confused. They are not that hungry. They say, "Mom, that is too much food. We just want some crackers and cheese. And maybe some juice. And maybe some cookies. And maybe some fruit. And maybe some chocolate. And maybe some candy. And maybe some ice cream. And maybe some cake. And maybe some pie. And maybe some pudding. And maybe some jelly. And maybe some marshmallows. And maybe some gummy bears. And maybe some popcorn. And maybe some chips. And maybe some salsa. And maybe some cheese dip. And maybe some pretzels. And maybe some nachos. And maybe some pizza. And maybe some hot dogs. And maybe some burgers. And maybe some fries. And maybe some ketchup. And maybe some mustard. And maybe some mayo. And maybe some salad. And maybe some dressing. And maybe some chicken. And maybe some fish. And maybe some steak. And maybe some pork. And maybe some ham. And maybe some bacon. And maybe some eggs. And maybe some cheese. And maybe some butter. And maybe some bread. And maybe some toast. And maybe some croissant. And maybe some muffin. And maybe some bag +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big fountain with water that sparkled in the sun. They ran to the fountain and dipped their hands in the water. + +"Look, Lily, this water is so cool and nice!" Tom said. + +"Can we drink it, Tom?" Lily asked. + +Tom shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe. It looks clean." + +He lifted some water to his mouth and drank it. It tasted funny, but he didn't mind. He drank some more and smiled. + +Lily did the same. She drank some water and made a face. "This water is yucky, Tom. It hurts my throat." + +Tom felt his throat too. It was sore and scratchy. He coughed and spat out the water. + +"Let's go home, Lily. I don't feel good." He said. + +They ran back to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She saw their faces and got worried. + +"What's wrong, kids? You look sick." She said. + +"We drank some water from the fountain, mom." Tom said. + +"The fountain? Oh no, kids, that was a bad idea. That water is very old and dirty. It has germs and bugs in it. You need to see a doctor right away." She said. + +She took them to the car and drove to the hospital. There, the doctor gave them some medicine and a stitch in their mouths. He said they had a bad infection and needed to stay in the hospital for a long time. + +Tom and Lily cried and wished they had never drank the water from the fountain. They learned that the fountain was ancient and had a sign that said "Do not drink". They missed their home and their toys and their friends. They were very sad and sorry. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big can of gas in the garage. They did not know what it was, but it smelled funny and made a loud noise when they shook it. + +"Let's make a fire with the gas!" Ben said. He was naughty and liked to do things that were dangerous. Lily was scared, but she did not want to make Ben angry. She followed him to the backyard, where they saw some dry leaves and sticks. + +Ben poured some gas on the leaves and sticks, and then took a match from his pocket. He was about to light the match, when Lily saw their mom coming out of the house. She was very angry and shouted at them. + +"Stop! What are you doing? That is gas! It can explode and hurt you!" Mom ran to them and took the can and the match away. She scolded them for being naughty and playing with gas. She told them to go to their room and think about what they did. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and scared. They went to their room and sat on their beds. They did not want to play with gas anymore. They wanted to be good and make Mom happy. They closed their eyes and prayed to God. They asked God to forgive them and to keep them safe. They said they loved God and Mom and each other. They hoped God heard their prayers and helped them to be good. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big sack full of toys. They wanted to have a tea party with their dolls and teddies. + +"Can I have the pink mug?" Lily asked Ben. + +"No, it's mine. You can have the blue one," Ben said. + +"But I like the pink one. It's pretty," Lily said. + +They both pulled the pink mug from the sack. It was hard to hold. The mug slipped from their hands and fell on the ground. It broke into pieces. + +"Oh no! Look what you did!" Ben shouted. + +"It's your fault! You were mean!" Lily shouted back. + +They were both angry and sad. They started to cry. + +Mum heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken mug and the toys on the grass. + +"What happened here?" Mum asked. + +"Lily and Ben broke the pink mug. They were fighting," Ted the teddy bear said. + +Mum picked up Lily and Ben and hugged them. She said, "I'm sorry you broke your mug. But it's not nice to fight over things. You have to share and be kind to each other. Can you say sorry?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for breaking the mug and hurting each other's feelings. They said, "Sorry." + +Mum smiled and said, "That's good. Now, let's clean up this mess and find another mug for your tea party. Maybe we can glue the pink one back together later." + +Lily and Ben nodded and helped Mum. They felt better. They went back to their tea party and shared the toys. They gave Ted the teddy bear a big sip of tea. He said, "Thank you. You are good friends." +Lila loved to play the flute. She had a shiny silver flute that her wealthy grandma gave her for her birthday. She liked to make music with it and pretend she was a fairy princess. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy playing with a ball. He had a red cap and a blue shirt. He looked friendly, so Lila went to say hello. + +"Hi, I'm Lila. What's your name?" she asked. + +"I'm Ben. Do you want to play with me?" he said. + +"Sure, what do you want to play?" she said. + +"Let's play catch with my ball. It's fun and easy," he said. + +Lila nodded and put her flute in her backpack. She and Ben played catch for a while and had a good time. They laughed and ran and threw the ball. + +Then, Lila had an idea. She wanted to show Ben her flute and play some music for him. She thought he would like it too. + +"Ben, can I show you something?" she said. + +"What is it?" he said. + +"It's my flute. It's very pretty and makes nice sounds. Do you want to hear it?" she said. + +Ben looked at her backpack and saw the flute. He frowned and shook his head. + +"No, I don't want to hear it. Flutes are boring and silly. I only like balls and cars and trucks. Let's play catch again," he said. + +Lila felt sad and hurt. She liked her flute and wanted to share it with Ben. She thought he was friendly, but he was rude and mean. + +"No, I don't want to play catch again. I want to play the flute. It's fun and beautiful. You should try it. Please, listen to me," she said. + +She insisted and took out her flute. She blew into it and made a melody. She hoped Ben would change his mind and enjoy it. + +But Ben did not change his mind. He did not enjoy it. He covered his ears and made a face. + +"Stop it, stop it, stop it! I don't like your flute. It's noisy and annoying. Go away, I don't want to play with you," he said. + +He grabbed his ball and ran away. He left Lila alone with her flute. + +Lila felt very sad and angry. She did not understand why Ben was so mean. She liked her flute and wanted to play with him. She did not do anything wrong. + +She put her flute back in her backpack and wiped her tears. She looked around and saw her mom sitting on a bench. She ran to her and hugged her. + +"Mom, Ben was mean to me. He didn't like my flute. He said it was boring and silly and noisy. He didn't want to play with me. He ran away," she said. + +Her mom hugged her back and kissed her head. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. Ben was not nice to you. He should have been polite and respectful. He should have listened to your flute. It's okay to have different likes and dislikes, but it's not okay to be rude and hurtful. You did nothing wrong. You were kind and generous. You have a wonderful flute and a wonderful talent. I'm proud of you," she said. + +Lila smiled and felt better. She knew her mom was right. She loved her flute and her mom. She decided to forget about Ben and find a new friend who would appreciate her music. She knew there were many nice kids in the park who would like to play with her and her flute. She was happy again. +Tom and Mia love to play with rockets. They have many rockets of different colors and sizes. They like to pretend they are astronauts and fly to the moon and the stars. + +One day, they find a big cardboard box in the garage. They decide to make a rocket out of it. They use scissors, tape, paint and stickers to decorate the box. They cut out a window, a door and a cone for the top. They write their names on the side. + +"Wow, our rocket is so beautiful!" Mia says. + +"Yes, and it is very fast and strong!" Tom says. + +They carry the rocket to the backyard. They put it on the grass and climb inside. They close the door and look out the window. + +"Are you ready, Mia?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, I am, Tom!" Mia answers. + +They count down from ten to one. Then they make a loud noise with their mouths. + +"Zooom! We are flying!" Tom says. + +They imagine they see the moon, the stars, the sun and the planets. They have fun and learn new things. + +They play for a long time. Then they hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Time to land, Mia!" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom!" Mia says. + +They make another loud noise with their mouths. + +"Boom! We are back!" Tom says. + +They open the door and get out of the rocket. They carry it to the garage. + +"Did you have a good time, kids?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we did, Mom!" Tom and Mia say. + +"You are very successful rocket makers and astronauts!" Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Tom and Mia say. + +They hug Mom and go to eat lunch. They are happy and proud. They can't wait to play with their rocket again. +Once upon a time, there was a little train. The train had a rail that it liked to go on every day. One day, the train saw that its original rail was broken. The train was sad and didn't know what to do. + +The train went to its friend, the big train, and said, "My rail is broken! I can't go on it anymore." The big train thought for a moment and said, "I know! We can replace the broken rail with a new one." + +So the little train and the big train worked together to replace the broken rail. They found a new rail and put it where the original rail was. The little train was happy and excited to go on the new rail. + +The little train said, "Thank you, big train! Now I can go on my rail again." The big train smiled and said, "You're welcome, little train. I'm glad I could help." + +From that day on, the little train went on its new rail every day, always remembering how its friend, the big train, helped to fix the problem. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with a nice family. Spot liked to remind the family when it was time to eat by barking loudly. + +One day, Spot saw a big, red ball in the yard. He wanted to play with it, but he had not played with a ball yet. Spot thought it would be fun to try. He ran to the ball and tried to pick it up with his mouth. + +Spot tried very hard, but the ball was too big. He pushed and pushed, but it would not move. Spot felt sad that he could not play with the ball. He went back inside the house and lay down. Spot did not have a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had many shoes that she liked to wear. But her shoes were all mixed up in a big pile. It was difficult for Amy to find the right shoe when she wanted to go outside and play. + +One day, Amy decided to organize her shoes. She put all the shoes in a row. She put the big shoes on one side and the small shoes on the other side. Then she put the shoes that were the same together. Now it was easy for Amy to find the right shoe when she wanted to go outside and play. + +Amy was very happy that she organized her shoes. She showed her mom and dad, and they were proud of her. Now, Amy could go outside and play faster because she could find the right shoe quickly. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a curious little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a big tree with round green things. Lily wanted to see what they were. She tried to jump and raise her hand to touch them. + +Lily's mom came and said, "Those are avocados, sweetie!" Lily smiled and wanted to have one. Her mom helped her to pick an avocado from the tree. They took it home to eat. + +At home, Lily and her mom cut the avocado. They shared it and ate it. It was yummy! Lily was happy she found a new food she liked. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about the avocado. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Amy. She had a pet cat named Fluffy. Amy and Fluffy loved to play together. They liked to run, jump, and laugh all day. + +One day, Amy wanted to decorate her room. She took out her crayons and paper. She drew a big, pretty sun and lots of little flowers. Amy was very happy with her art. + +Amy showed her pet cat Fluffy the pictures. Fluffy liked the pictures too. They put the pictures on the wall to decorate the room. Now, Amy and Fluffy had a nice, pretty room to play in. They were very happy together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big ancient tree. The tree was very old and wise. It had many stories to tell. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim found a piece of cardboard under the ancient tree. He decided to choose the cardboard to make a toy. Tim made a small boat with the cardboard. + +Tim played with his cardboard boat near the ancient tree every day. The tree was happy to see Tim having fun. They became good friends and shared many stories together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a young cat named Tuesday. Tuesday liked to play, eat, and sleep. He lived in a small house with his friend, a little girl named Lily. + +One day, Tuesday and Lily played all day long. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. When the sun went down, they were very tired. Lily said, "Tuesday, we need to sleep now." + +So, Tuesday and Lily went to their beds. They said goodnight to each other and closed their eyes. Soon, they were both fast asleep, dreaming of more fun days together. And they knew they would have more happy times, because they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Amy. She liked to help her dad with his work. One day, her dad needed to fix a chair. He asked Amy to get a nail for him. + +Amy went to the box where the nails were. She picked up a big nail and gave it to her dad. Her dad smiled and said, "Thank you, Amy. You are very kind." + +After they fixed the chair, Amy's dad told her a fun story. They laughed and had a good time. Amy was happy that she could help her dad and be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy liked to whistle all day long. One day, he saw a big pile of laundry. It was far away, but Billy wanted to help. So he flew to the distant laundry. + +When he got there, he saw his friend, the mouse. The mouse was sad because the laundry was too heavy for him to carry. Billy wanted to help his friend. He thought and thought, and then he had an idea. He told the mouse to hold on to the laundry, and he would whistle a happy song. + +As Billy whistled, more and more animals came. They heard the happy song and wanted to help too. The animals all worked together to move the heavy laundry. The mouse was very happy, and they all became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that when you help others and work together, you can do anything. +One day, a boy named Tim found a screw on the floor. He thought it was boring, but he took it with him. He walked and walked, and saw a cat. The cat looked at the screw and said, "Meow, follow me!" + +Tim and the cat walked together, following a path. The cat wanted the screw, but Tim did not want to give it. They walked and walked, but the cat kept asking for the screw. Tim said, "No, it is mine!" + +The cat got mad and scratched Tim's hand. Tim dropped the screw and it rolled away. The cat did not get the screw and Tim was sad. They both lost what they wanted, and the day was bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play in the garden with his toys. One day, he found a dirty squash on the ground. It was big and round. Tim was very happy to find it. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, look! I found a dirty squash!" His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Tim! Let's put it in the water to clean it." Tim and his mom went to the sink and put the dirty squash in the water. They washed it until it was clean and shiny. + +After the squash was clean, Tim's mom said, "Let's cut the squash and make a yummy soup!" Tim was excited and clapped his hands. They put the squash in a big pot and cooked it. When it was done, they ate the soup together. It was the best squash soup Tim had ever tasted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very eager to go on a trip with his mom and dad. They had their luggage packed and ready to go. Tim was so excited that he could not sit still. + +As they were leaving the house, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck! Tim's mom said, "Oh no, we must rush or we will miss our train." So they all hurried to the car with their luggage. + +At the train station, Tim saw a nice lady. She said, "Hello, are you going on a trip too?" Tim replied, "Yes, we are going to see my grandma." The nice lady smiled and said, "Have fun!" Tim and his family got on the train, and they all went to visit grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot had a huge friend named Big. Big was a very big dog. Spot and Big liked to play and talk all day. + +One day, Spot and Big went to the park. They saw a big ball. Spot wanted to play with the ball, but Big wanted to play with a stick. Spot said, "Let's play with the ball!" Big said, "No, let's play with the stick!" They could not agree. + +Spot and Big talked about it. They decided to play with the ball first, and then play with the stick. They played all day and had lots of fun. Spot and Big were happy. +One day, a curious little bunny named Bobo hopped around the park. He saw a crack in the ground. Bobo wanted to fix the crack, so he started to think. + +Bobo found some soft mud near the crack. He pushed the mud into the crack with his little paws. Bobo was happy because he fixed the crack. + +Later, Bobo's friends came to play. They all saw the fixed crack and were very glad. They played together and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful little girl named Amy. Amy loved to imagine and play with her toys. One day, she found a box with a label on it. The label had a picture of a magic wand. + +Amy showed the box to her mom. "Mom, what is this?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said, "It's a magic wand, Amy. If you use it to help others, something special will happen." + +Amy was excited. She took the wand and went outside to play. She saw a little boy who was sad because his ball was stuck in a tree. Amy waved her magic wand and the ball fell down. The boy was happy, and Amy felt good for being helpful. + +Later, Amy found a lost kitten. She waved her magic wand, and the kitten found its way home. Amy was very happy to help the kitten. She knew that her magic wand was special. + +At the end of the day, Amy went back home. She told her mom about all the good things she did with her magic wand. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm so proud of you, Amy. You are a true helper." And from that day on, Amy always used her magic wand to help others and make the world a better place. +One day, a little girl named Sally went to the park with her mom. Sally saw a big tree with pretty flowers. She wanted to pick some flowers for her mom. So, she picked a pink flower and ran back to her mom. "Look, Mom! I picked a flower for you!" said Sally. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Sally! It's so pretty." Sally saw a brush near the tree. She picked up the brush and started to brush her hair. She liked how the brush made her hair smooth and shiny. + +As Sally was brushing her hair, a small bird came up to her. The bird was sad because it couldn't find a fit place to build its nest. Sally wanted to help the bird. She looked around and saw a nice spot in the tree. "Mr. Bird, you can build your nest here!" said Sally. The bird was happy and thanked Sally. The bird built its nest and they all became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play in the park. One day, she took her toys to the park. She played on the swings and the slide. She had a lot of fun. But she did not know that her bag was messy. Her toys could fall out of the bag. + +Amy saw a bench near the big tree. She put her bag on the bench. She played more games with her friends. They laughed and had a fun time. Amy did not see that her toy bear fell out of her messy bag. + +After playing, Amy went back to the bench. She saw that her toy bear was not in the bag. She was sad. She did not want to lose her toy bear. Amy and her friends looked everywhere. They found the toy bear under the bench. Amy was happy. She learned to keep her bag clean so she would not lose her toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a light cat named Lucy. She loved to play her small violin. Every day, she played her violin near the big tree. + +One day, as Lucy played her violin, a dog named Max came by. Max said, "Hi Lucy! I like your violin. Can you play a song for me?" Lucy nodded and played a happy song for Max. They both danced and laughed. + +As they danced, the sky turned dark. The rain started to pour. Lucy and Max ran to the big tree for cover. They sat under the tree, listening to the rain. Lucy played her violin softly, and they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with a fence around it. The fence was there to keep Spot safe from the big road. + +One day, Spot saw a ball on the other side of the fence. He wanted to get the ball and play with it. Spot knew he had to be careful because the road was near. He tried to find a way to get the ball without going near the road. + +Spot tried to dig under the fence, but the ground was too hard. Then, he tried to jump over the fence, but he was too small. Finally, Spot found a small hole in the fence. He pushed and pushed until he got through the hole. Spot had succeeded in getting the ball! He was so happy and played with it all day long. +One day, a little girl named Sue was in the kitchen with her mom. They were making a cake. Sue had to stir the cake mix. She was worried because she had never stirred before. She did not want to make a mess. + +Sue's mom saw her worried face and told her, "You can do it! Stirring is easy, and it has a lot of value in making the cake taste good." Sue felt better and started to stir the mix. At first, it was hard, but then it got easier. + +As Sue stirred, her brother Tom came into the kitchen. He wanted to help too. Tom and Sue started to argue about who could stir the cake mix. Their mom heard the conflict and said, "You both can help! Sue, you can stir the cake mix, and Tom, you can add the frosting later." Both Sue and Tom were happy, and they worked together to make the best cake ever. +One day, Tom and Sue were outside. They wanted to play a game. Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's race!" Sue liked the idea. She said, "Yes, let's race!" + +Tom took some chalk and drew a line on the ground. He said, "This is the start line." Then he drew another line far away. He said, "This is the end line." They both stood at the start line, ready to race. + +Tom said, "On your mark, get set, go!" They started to run. Tom was very fast. Sue tried her best, but Tom was faster. Sue was sad. She wanted to win too. + +Sue had an idea. She found a fake rock and put it on the ground. She thought Tom would trip on it and she would win. But Tom saw the rock and jumped over it. He won the race. + +Sue was very sad. She knew it was not nice to use a fake rock. Tom was sad too. He said, "We can't play together if you do bad things." Sue said sorry, but Tom went home. +Once upon a time, there was a woman named Jane. Jane was not nice. She was rude. She lived in a small house near the park. + +One day, Jane went to the park. She saw a little girl. The little girl was sad. Jane asked, "Why are you sad?" The little girl said, "I lost my toy." + +Jane wanted to help. She looked for the toy. She found it under a tree. She gave it to the little girl. The little girl was happy. She said, "Thank you, Jane!" + +From that day, Jane learned to be nice. She learned to accept others. Everyone was happy with the new Jane. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. One sunny day, Lucy went outside to play. She saw a big maze in her garden. She thought it would be fun to wander in the maze. + +Lucy started to wander in the maze. She turned left and right and left again. The maze was very big. Lucy felt a little frightened. She did not know how to get out. + +Then, Lucy saw a small cat in the maze. The cat was not frightened. Lucy followed the cat. The cat led Lucy out of the maze. Lucy was very happy. She hugged the cat and went back to her house. +One day, a little girl named Amy went for a walk outside. She put on her rain boots because it was raining. She loved to step in the puddles and watch the water splash. The rain made the air smell fresh and clean. + +Amy saw her friend Tom. He was playing with his toy car in the rain. "Hi, Tom!" said Amy. "Do you want to step in puddles with me?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes! I love to play in the rain too!" + +After they played in the rain, Amy and Tom went to Amy's house. Amy's mom made them a snack. It was a spicy soup. They both liked the spicy taste. They laughed and talked about their fun day in the rain. They were happy to be friends and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a tall dragon. He lived in a big cave. The dragon was very sad because he had no friends. + +One day, a small boy named Tim came to the cave. He saw the dragon and said, "Hi, dragon! My name is Tim. Do you want to be friends?" The dragon was very happy and said, "Yes, I want to be friends!" + +Tim and the dragon played together every day. They had so much fun. But one day, the dragon thought, "I am so big and tall. What if I hurt my friend Tim?" So, the dragon went away to keep Tim safe. Tim looked for the dragon but could not find him. Tim was very sad, and the dragon was sad too. They missed each other a lot. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to think about how fast he could run. He wanted to have the best speed in his whole town. One day, he saw a big, scary dog in the park. + +Tim asked the dog, "Do you think you can run fast?" The scary dog said, "Yes, I am very fast!" Tim was not scared, and he said, "Let's race to see who is the fastest!" + +They started to race, and Tim was running very fast. But the scary dog was faster. The scary dog caught up to Tim and bit him. Tim cried and learned that racing with a scary dog was not a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his red ball. One day, Spot saw a big cat. The cat was sneaky and liked to steal things. Spot did not like the cat. + +Spot played with his red ball near the cat. The cat saw the ball and wanted it. The cat tried to steal the ball, but Spot was too fast. The cat was frustrated. Spot knew the cat would try again. + +The next day, Spot had a plan. He put a sticky rub on his ball. When the cat tried to steal the ball, the ball stuck to the cat's paw. The cat was so frustrated, it never tried to steal Spot's ball again. Spot was happy and played with his red ball every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim did not like gym class at all. He would say, "I hate gym!" One day, Tim saw a new girl named Sue. Sue was very competitive. She always wanted to win. + +In gym class, Tim and Sue were put on the same team. They had to play a ball game. Sue said, "Let's win this game!" Tim was scared, but he wanted to try. They played the game, and Sue was very good. She helped Tim learn how to play better. Tim started to have fun. + +At the end of the game, Tim and Sue's team won. Tim was so happy. He said, "Thank you, Sue, for helping me. I don't hate gym anymore." Sue smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. We can always have fun when we work together." The moral of the story is that when we help each other, we can learn to enjoy things we once didn't like. +Once upon a time, a little duck named Ducky lived near a big pond. Ducky loved to splash in the water all day. One day, Ducky saw his friend Bunny looking upset near the pond. + +Ducky asked, "Bunny, why are you upset?" Bunny said, "I'm not feeling well, I need to take my medicine, but I can't find it." Ducky wanted to help Bunny feel better. + +Ducky and Bunny looked for the medicine together. They found it near a big tree. Bunny took the medicine and started to feel better. Ducky and Bunny played and splashed in the pond, happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a fine notebook that she loved very much. Lucy would draw pretty pictures in her notebook every day. + +One sunny day, Lucy went to the park with her mom. She took her fine notebook with her to draw the big trees and little ducks. Lucy was very happy. + +When it was time to go home, Lucy shut her notebook and held her mom's hand. They walked back to their house, talking about the fun day at the park. Lucy couldn't wait to show her dad the pictures she drew in her fine notebook. +One day, a boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big skull. The skull was white and had a big smile. Tim was not scared. He said, "Hello, Mr. Skull! My name is Tim." + +The skull woke up and said, "Hello, Tim! I am a friendly skull. I like to eat tasty food. Can you help me find some?" + +Tim thought for a moment. He said, "I know! We can go to the fruit shop. They have tasty fruit there." + +So, Tim and the skull went to the fruit shop. They saw red apples, yellow bananas, and green pears. The skull liked the tasty fruit. They had a fun day together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a squirrel and he thought it was very cute. He told his mom, "I admire that squirrel, Mommy!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a lovely squirrel." + +Then, Tim saw another boy named Sam, who was trying to catch the squirrel. Sam was not being nice to the squirrel. Tim went to Sam and said, "Don't be stupid, Sam. The squirrel is our friend!" Sam stopped and looked at Tim. He did not know that the squirrel could be a friend. + +Tim and Sam started to talk about the squirrel. They both decided to be nice to the squirrel and let it play in the park. They watched the squirrel jump and run. Tim and Sam became friends, and they learned that it is better to admire and be kind to animals. +One day, a gentle cat named Mimi went for a walk. She saw a long strip of soft grass and started to play on it. Mimi loved to roll and jump in the grass. It made her very happy. + +Soon, a big dog named Max arrived at the strip of grass. He saw Mimi and wanted to play with her. Max said, "Hi Mimi! Can I play with you on this strip of grass?" Mimi was a little scared, but she wanted to make a new friend. So, she said, "Yes, Max. Let's play together." + +Mimi and Max played on the strip of grass all day. They had so much fun together. They ran, jumped, and rolled in the grass. At the end of the day, they were both very tired. Mimi and Max said goodbye to each other and went home. They were happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat. The cat loved to play with a round ball. Every day, the cat would run and jump to catch the ball. It was very happy. + +One day, the cat was playing with the round ball when it heard a noise. It was a little bird. The bird was singing a beautiful song. The cat stopped playing and listened to the bird. + +The cat and the bird became friends. They played together every day. The cat would roll the round ball and the bird would sing. They were very happy and had lots of fun. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a new toy. A little boy named Tim got it for his birthday. He was very happy. Tim played with his new toy all day. + +One day, Tim took his new toy to the park. They played in the grass. They ran and jumped. The grass was green and soft. Tim and his new toy had lots of fun. + +But then, Tim's new toy got a tear. Tim was sad. His mom saw the tear and fixed it. Tim was happy again. They went back to the grass and played some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy made of iron. It was a flexible snake. Tim loved to play with his snake toy all day. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Be careful, Tim. The snake's teeth are sharp." Tim listened to his mom and played carefully with the snake toy. He did not want to get hurt by the sharp teeth. + +Later, Tim's friend, Sam, came to play. Tim showed Sam his flexible snake toy. Sam wanted to touch the sharp teeth. Tim said, "No, Sam! My mom said the teeth are sharp. We must be careful." They played with the snake toy all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends were playing in the park. They were so happy and ready to play their favorite game. + +Tim was very good at hiding. He found a big tree to hide behind. His friends started to look for him. They looked and looked, but they could not find Tim. He was so good at hiding that they thought he was lost. + +Just then, a big red truck came to the park. It was an emergency truck with people who help when someone is lost. Tim's friends asked them to find Tim. They looked behind the big tree and found Tim. Everyone was so happy that Tim was safe. They all went home and promised to play hide and seek again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy motorcycle that he loved to play with. One day, he could not find his motorcycle. He looked everywhere but it was hidden. + +Tim asked his mom, "Mom, have you seen my motorcycle?" His mom said, "I saw it in the living room. Maybe it is hidden under the sofa." Tim went to the living room and looked under the sofa. There it was! His motorcycle was hidden under the sofa. + +Tim was very happy to find his motorcycle. He said to his mom, "Thank you, Mom, for helping me find my motorcycle. I will hold it tight and not let it get hidden again." Tim learned that it is important to take care of his toys and keep them in a safe place. +Once upon a time, in a lovely little house, there lived a girl named Lucy. Lucy had a toy rod that she loved to play with every day. She would use the rod to play pretend games with her friends. + +One day, Lucy's toy rod began to shrink. It became smaller and smaller, and Lucy didn't know what to do. She was very sad because she could not play with her toy rod anymore. She asked her friends for help, but they didn't know what to do either. + +Lucy decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom gave her a big hug and told her not to worry. She took the tiny rod and put it in a special box. Then, she said some magic words and the toy rod grew back to its normal size. Lucy was so happy and thanked her mom. From that day on, Lucy and her friends played with the lovely toy rod every day, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a nice hospital. The people who worked there were very compassionate. They always took good care of everyone. All the people in the town loved them. + +One day, a little boy named Timmy and his mom went to the hospital. Timmy had a bad cough. The doctor looked at Timmy and said, "You need to take this medicine to feel better." Timmy didn't like the taste of the medicine. "I don't want it," he said. + +Timmy's mom said, "You have to take it to get better." Timmy disagreed. He didn't want to take the medicine. The kind nurse said, "I know it tastes bad, but it will help you feel better." Timmy thought about it and decided to be brave. He took the medicine and soon, he was all better. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his baby sister, Bella. They loved to run and jump in the park. + +One day, their mom said, "We are going on a trip!" Spot and Bella were very excited. They helped their mom unpack their toys from a big bag. Spot was so clumsy that he dropped his toys, but Bella helped pick them up. + +On the trip, Spot and Bella played with their toys. They had so much fun! Even though Spot was clumsy, they laughed and played together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the big green park. Spot had many friends, but his best friend was a little boy named Tim. + +One day, Spot and Tim decided to go on an adventure. They went far away from their homes, and Spot began to feel worried. He didn't know where they were. Spot looked at Tim, and Tim looked worried too. + +Tim and Spot knew they needed to go back home. They walked and walked until they saw the big green park again. When they got home, they were so happy. From that day on, Spot and Tim promised to always stay close to home when they played. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. Amy loved to eat waffles every morning. One day, she saw a waffle under her bed. She was very surprised. + +Amy asked her teddy bear, "Teddy, did you put the waffle there?" Teddy looked serious and said, "No, Amy. I did not. But we must protect the waffle from the ants." + +Amy and Teddy made a plan. They put the waffle in a box and closed it tight. They put the box on a high shelf so the ants could not reach it. + +The next morning, Amy and Teddy checked the box. The waffle was safe! They were very happy they protected the waffle. From that day on, they made sure to always keep their food safe from ants. +Once upon a time, there was a big wardrobe. It was very dirty. The wardrobe was in a small house. A nice man lived in the house. His name was Tom. + +One day, Tom saw the dirty wardrobe. He wanted to make it clean. Tom carried a bucket of water and a cloth. He began to wash the wardrobe. The wardrobe became clean and shiny. + +Tom was very happy. He put his clothes in the clean wardrobe. The wardrobe was not dirty anymore. Tom and the wardrobe lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to paint. She had many colors of paint. Her favorite color was red. + +One sunny day, Amy wanted to paint a big picture. She found an easy spot on the wall. But, she could not reach it. She saw a chair. She tried to lift the chair, but it was too heavy. She asked her big brother, Tom, for help. Tom was strong. He could lift the chair. He put the chair near the wall. + +Amy climbed on the chair. Now, she could reach the easy spot. She painted a big, red heart. She was very happy. Her family loved her painting. They all clapped and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a big, powerful dog named Max. Max loved to care for his little friends, the cats. They would play all day on the soft couch in Max's house. Max was very happy to have friends to play with. + +One day, Max and the cats saw a big ball outside. Max was very excited to play with the big ball. He knew he was powerful and could kick the ball very far. The cats were excited too, and they all went outside to play. + +Max kicked the ball very hard, and it went very far. The cats ran after the ball, but they could not find it. They looked and looked, but the ball was gone. Max and the cats were sad because they lost their big ball. They went back to the couch and sat, but they were not happy anymore. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, boring steel box in his yard. He didn't know where it came from. Tim tried to open the box but it was too heavy. He thought, "I need help to open this box!" + +He called his friend, Sue. Sue came over and looked at the box. "It's so boring," she said. "But let's try to open it together!" So, Tim and Sue started to push the box. They pushed and pushed, but the box wouldn't open. + +Then, Tim's mom came outside. She saw them pushing the box and said, "You two are working so hard! Let's all push together." So, Tim, Sue, and Tim's mom pushed the box. With all their strength, the box finally opened! + +Inside the box, they found lots of fun toys and games. Tim and Sue were so happy. They learned that working together can make even the most boring things fun and exciting. And that was the day they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled farmer named Bob. He had a big farm with many animals. One day, he went to the park to take a break. + +In the park, he met a little girl. She was playing with her toy car. She saw that the farmer was sad. She asked, "Why are you sad, Mr. Farmer?" + +Bob told her, "My farm is not doing well. My animals are not happy, and my crops are not growing." The little girl thought for a moment and said, "Maybe you should play with your animals and give them love. That will make them happy." + +The farmer listened to the little girl's advice. He went back to his farm and played with his animals. He gave them love and care. Soon, his farm was happy and healthy again. The troubled farmer was now a happy farmer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a toy named Point. Point was a patient toy dog. Sue loved Point very much. They played together every day. + +One day, Sue could not find Point. She looked under the bed, behind the chair, and in the closet. Sue started to cry. She was very sad. She wanted to find Point. + +Sue's mom heard her cry and came to help. They looked everywhere in the house. Finally, they found Point under a big pillow. Sue was so happy! She hugged Point and promised to be more careful. Sue and Point played together again, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a rare worm named Wally. Wally was not like other worms. He could speed very fast. One day, Wally met a new friend, a snail named Sally. + +Sally said, "I wish I could speed like you, Wally." Wally thought of a plan to help his friend Sally speed fast too. + +The next day, Wally found a big leaf. He knew this leaf would help Sally. He said, "Sally, sit on this leaf and I will pull you. Then you can speed fast too!" + +Sally sat on the leaf and Wally pulled her. They both went very fast. Sally was happy and said, "Thank you, Wally! Now we can speed together!" And they did, and they were the best of friends. +Mummy and Daddy were excited. They were getting their new home ready for their first night. Mummy and Daddy unpacked boxes and boxes of things from the big truck. They had bought lots of special things for their new home. + +Mummy and Daddy put the lamp on the living room table. It was a very unique lamp with bright colours. Daddy said "It's so unique. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful lamp!" + +Mummy smiled. "Yes, I'm so happy with all the things we have unpacked!" + +They went to explore the rest of their home and soon it was time for bed. Mummy and Daddy cuddled up in their new bedroom and fell asleep feeling very lucky. +Once there was a little boy named Dave. He was 3 years old and he loved going outside to pick flowers. + +One cold winter morning, Dave put on his warm coat and picked some of the last, icy flowers in the garden. + +He was about to go inside when he saw something amazing. He saw a sail in the distance. + +Dave asked his mom: "Mom! What's that?" + +"That's a sail," answered his mom. "Let's go and pick it up." + +So the two of them picked up the sail and climbed inside. Dave was very excited. They sailed off into the icy air and enjoyed the day. + +Dave and his mom had the best time! They sailed around, singing and having fun. + +At the end of the day, Dave was so happy he had picked the sail. The icy air was so fun and he would never forget the special day he shared with his mom. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved to explore her world. One day when she was out playing she discovered an oasis. It was so perfect - the water sparkled and the sun shined down so brightly. Lucy wanted to make it look even prettier. + +So she came up with a plan - she went and got some brushes, sponges and buckets and decided to clean the oasis. She scrubbed and scrubbed until the water was sparkling and the stones around it shining. + +When she had finished she took a step back and smiled. She had made the oasis perfect. She could not wait to come back and explore it again. +A tiger had a messy house. He wanted it to be neat and tidy, so he had an idea. He went and found a lock, and he put it on the door of his room. Whenever he wanted to clean up, he would lock the door so that nothing would mess up his tidy place. + +One day, he was cleaning before bed, when he heard a noise outside. He looked out of his window to see if he could see anything, and there was a huge, scary tiger walking into his garden! He was so frightened, he quickly locked the door and hid behind his bed. + +The tiger came closer and closer to his door, and started to roar. The tiger was trying to get in, and it kept scratching the door. The tiger was getting closer and closer, and the tiger was making a big mess outside the door. + +The tiger stopped, and the tiger couldn't get in. The lock had held strong, and the tiger walked away. The tiger was gone, and the tiger had made a big mess. + +The tiger was gone, and the tiger had left a big mess, but the lock had saved him. From then on, he always kept his door locked when he was cleaning up. +Once upon a time there was a mysterious bean. It was a special bean because it could bounce! One day a three-year-old boy saw the bean bouncing around. He wanted to know where the bean had come from. + +The boy chased the bean as it hopped from place to place, but it was too fast! Finally it hopped into a small opening in the wall. The boy followed the bean carefully, but he could not see where it had gone. + +The boy grew curious and decided to explore the mysterious hole. As it got darker and darker, the boy heard a sound. It was the bean bouncing around in the darkness! + +The boy picked up the bean and cried out with joy. He had found his mysterious bouncing bean. He walked home wondering how the bean could bounce so fast. He could never figure it out, but it was a happy mystery! +There was a tall chest in the room. It had been there for a long time and nobody had ever opened it. The little girl wanted to know what was inside, so she asked her mommy. But her mommy just said, "No. You can't open it." She felt sad and frustrated and she kept dreaming about the chest and what she might find inside. + +One day, when her mommy wasn't looking, the little girl decided to open the chest all by herself. Her hands were shaking as she slowly lifted the lid and the excitement inside her was growing. But when she opened it, all she found was an old teddy bear. Tears came to her eyes as she felt so disappointed. + +Then, suddenly, the teddy bear started to move and stretch its arms. It got out of the chest and said, "Hello little one! Do you want to play a game?" The little girl was so surprised, she just nodded her head in agreement. + +They played together for a while until finally the little girl felt better. As they said goodbye, the teddy bear said, "Remember, there are always surprises when you least expect them!" + +The little girl smiled and the tall chest in the room never looked so mysterious again. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who could fly high in the sky. One day, she saw a vehicle driving down the road. She decided to follow the vehicle, and flew close behind it. As she flew, she let out a big yawn. + +The vehicle came to a stop and the owl landed on the roof. The driver gave a big smile and said, "Hello owl!" The wise owl nodded her head and flew off towards a big tree. + +The owl flew to the top of the tree and settled down in the branches. From there, she could see the vehicle and a few other animals in the area. She liked watching them and soon started to yawn. + +The owl yawned several times and gradually became sleepy. She decided it was time for bed and spread her wings to fly away. With the last of her energy, she soared up high and into the night sky. +Frankie was a clever boy. He wanted to play some sport. + +He found a ball and decided to throw it. He held the ball firmly in both of his hands and threw it up, high into the air. It spun around in a circle and came back down. Frankie ran to catch it, but it was too fast. + +He tried again and threw it even higher. This time, it went much higher. He ran to catch it and managed to catch it in his arms. + +Frankie was so proud of himself. He had been so clever to think of throwing the ball and he felt really happy that he had caught it. + +He kept on playing and threw the ball in the air. He had lots of fun and laughed out loud with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a bug called Bob. Bob was very bossy. He liked to boss everyone around and tell them what to do. + +One day, Bob was in the garden when he saw an even bigger bug. Bob thought the bigger bug was a friend of his, so he started bossing him around. + +But the bigger bug didn't like being bossed and he was very mad. He shouted at Bob and said, "Go away!" + +Bob was so scared that he flew away as fast as he could. But then he remembered how much fun he had in the garden and decided to return. + +When Bob came back, the bigger bug was still there. But this time, he was even angrier. He screamed at Bob and said, "Go away or else!" + +Bob knew he had to return home. He never bothering the bigger bug again. He learned his lesson - always be nice to other bugs! +Once upon a time there was a family of ants who lived in a big house made of a board. The house was very special and it was the ants' home. + +One day, they decided to go on an adventure! So they started walking and walking until they reached a garden. It was beautiful, but they were very tired. So they decided to surrender and rest. + +But, the ants were feeling quite restless. One of them suggested to play a game. To play, they took the board from their house and set it on the ground. They laughed and had so much fun, reaching the top of the board and climbing over one another. + +Then, when they were all content and happy, they put the board back in their house and went home, content with their adventure. +Jimmy was playing with his white toy truck. He drove it around in circles, making loud noises and laughing. His mum came in the room and saw him having a lot of fun. She smiled and clapped her hands. Jimmy looked up and saw his mum applauding. He was so excited he started clapping too. + +They kept clapping and playing for a few minutes. Then Jimmy's mum opened a cupboard and showed him it was full of toys. There was a toy castle, a ball and Jimmy's favourite puppet. He couldn't believe his eyes. + +Jimmy's mum smiled and pointed to the spot in front of the cupboard. She asked him to stand there. Jimmy knew what that meant. He nodded and stood still in front of the white cupboard waiting. His mum started applauding, and Jimmy joined in. They clapped for a few minutes until Jimmy's mum said that was enough. + +Jimmy was so excited about all the toys he could play with he ran over and hugged his mum. They hugged each other tight and laughed. Then Jimmy said “Can we applaud again?†and they both started clapping once more. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Alex. He was very stubborn. + +One day, Alex went to the store to buy something. He wanted to buy an insect, so he asked the storekeeper for one. The storekeeper said, "No, Alex, you can't have an insect." + +Alex was very frustrated. He stamped his feet and said, "Why not?" The storekeeper explained, "Insects are too small and fragile. They would get hurt going home with you." + +But Alex was very stubborn. He kept asking the storekeeper until the storekeeper said, "I know! You can buy a butterfly net. Then you can catch your own insect!" + +Alex was very happy. He bought a butterfly net and ran out to catch an insect. When he found one, he carefully put it in the net and brought it home. + +From then on, Alex was very proud of his stubbornness, because it allowed him to buy himself an insect. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Joe. He liked to make rhythm with his hands. He would clap them, bang on a drum, and make funny sounds. Joe wanted to make even more rhythm, but he found it tough. + +One day, Joe saw a big tree. He could hear the birds chirping and hopping around. He went up to the tree and asked if it could help him. + +The tree told Joe that it knew a secret rhythm. It said: "If you can do this tricky rhythm I will tell you what it is." + +Joe was very excited. He started clapping out the tricky rhythm. He clapped faster and faster, but he still couldn't get it right. He was feeling tough, so he kept trying. + +Finally, after a while, Joe got it! He clapped and clapped until he had the rhythm just right. The tree was proud and it told Joe the secret: the rhythm that Joe had learned was called The Bird Song. + +Joe was so excited, he couldn't believe it. He thanked the tree for teaching him the special rhythm and he ran off to show everyone else. +Once there was an old bag. Its sides were ripped and its seams were coming apart. + +One day, a little girl saw the bag. She liked it, so she picked it up. She wanted to make it better, so she brought it home. + +The little girl decided to improve the old bag. She used some new pieces of cloth and sewed it in different places. She added colorful buttons, and tied some pretty ribbons around it too. + +When she was done, the old bag was like new. It was colorful and perfect. The little girl was so happy with her bag, and she carried it everywhere. +Mama was a hard worker. Every day, she woke up early and made breakfast for her family. Then, she put on her black suit and went off to work. + +Even though she was busy, she was always full of love and smiles. She worked hard to make her family proud. + +Mama was determined to be successful. She wanted to make more money so that her family could have more things they needed. + +No matter how tired she was, Mama always made time for her family. Every night she came home exhausted, but never too tired for a hug and a story. + +One day, her hard work paid off. Mama had earned a big promotion! Now, she was able to give her family a better life. Everyone was so excited and proud! + +Mama had succeeded and her family was happy. That night, when she woke up, she had the biggest smile on her face because she knew that she had made her family proud. +One day, there was a man who was feeling very foolish. He decided he wanted to search for something special, so he decided he would go to the theater. As he walked there, he asked some children if it was alright for him to come inside. + +The children said, “Yes! Come on in!†+ +The man was excited as he walked into the theater. He looked around and searched for something special. At first, he couldn’t find anything. But then he saw a sparkle in the corner. + +He walked over and reached for it. To his surprise, it was a diamond ring! He was so happy and thanked the children for helping him find it. + +“You’re very welcome!,†the children said, “We are so glad you found it!†+ +The man was so grateful and no longer felt foolish. He thanked the children again and decided to go home. With a big smile and excitement, he quickly ran home with his newfound treasure. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Ben and Lila. Ben was a chef who loved to bake. Lila loved to help in the kitchen, so she often helped Ben bake. + +One day, a big hurricane was coming! Ben and Lila decided to bake a special treat for the storm. They worked together to make a special spicy cake. + +Ben said to Lila, "Let's make it extra spicy- that'll make the hurricane go away." + +Lila laughed and replied, "That won't work, silly! But it will make a delicious cake!" + +So Ben and Lila put in some extra spices, then put the cake in the oven. Soon, a delicious spicy cake filled the kitchen with a yummy smell. + +Ben and Lila shared the cake with their family and friends during the storm. They were all so happy with the cake's special spicy flavor. + +The end! +Adam was a naughty 3 year old boy who loved to explore and play. One day he was walking around the house when he saw something interesting; a cup of coffee on the kitchen table. He immediately took it and drank it all. + +His mom came in and saw him. She said, "Adam, why did you take the coffee?" + +Adam replied, "Because I wanted to try it!" His mom was very angry; she said, "Adam, that was naughty! You must never take something without asking!" + +Adam was very sad. He apologised and promised he would never take something without asking again. His mom was very glad, and she gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old. He was sad because he had just skinned his knee. He was very brave and cried only a little bit. + +His mommy came in and kissed his knee. Then she put a bandage on it. The bandage was bright and colorful. She told Jack it would help his knee get better. + +Next, she gave Jack a yummy treat. It was a cookie! He smiled and was happy again! He squealed with joy as he ate his yummy treat. + +At the end, Jack was all better again. He grabbed his toy cars and ran outside to play with his friends. Mommy said he didn't need the bandage anymore. She had taken good care of Jack! +Cindy was very excited. Today was holiday and she was going to cook with her mom. They were going to make a modest meal together. + +But when Mom opened the cupboard she was very angry. All of the food was gone! + +Cindy and Mom searched and searched, but they couldn't find any food. Cindy started to cry. She was so sad. Who had eaten all of their food? + +Mom went to find out. She discovered that the neighbor's dog had eaten all the food from the cupboard! + +Cindy and Mom were very unhappy. They had to go out to buy more food for the holiday meal. It was not a nice ending to the day. +John and Jack were best friends. They liked to play on the playground together every day. +One day, Jack found a puddle. It was thin and made a swish swish sound when he stepped into it. He wanted John to play in it too, so he called him over. +John came and they both stayed in the puddle and smiled. +John put his hands in the puddle and said, "Let's unite the puddles". The boys grabbed hands and the puddles joined together like magic. +They both laughed and splashed in the bigger puddle, feeling super happy that they were able to unite the two puddles. +Once upon a time there was a smelly pig. The pig liked to rub against things. One day, the pig was so busy rubbing, he didn't notice something. Suddenly he lost his favourite toy. The pig was very sad and started looking for it. He looked high and low, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Finally, the pig smelled something. He followed the smell, and eventually he found his favourite toy. But it was muddy and smelly. So the pig had to rub it clean. He rubbed and rubbed until it looked like new again. + +The pig was so happy he'd found his toy! He hugged it and vowed never to lose it again. +Once upon a time there was a blue brain. It was always looking for something to cover. One day, it saw a box. It thought the box looked like a perfect cover. So the brain used its arms to roll the box over. But under the box was something special - a big surprise! It was a big, blue hat. The hat was so big that it covered the entire brain. The brain was very happy with its new cover! From that day on, the blue brain wore the hat everywhere. It was now the most fashionable brain in town. Everyone wanted the same blue hat. +There were two little girls, one was brave and one was shy. They were both very curious and wanted to explore the world. So, they decided to go on a search. As they walked, they heard music and decided to dance. The brave little girl was the first to start moving her legs, and her shy friend followed right after. + +The girls' dance was so joyful that even animals stopped to watch them, and the birds sang even louder. The sisters continued dancing, hand in hand, and enjoyed every second of it. + +When the song was over, the brave little girl turned to her sister and said, "See, that was so much fun! If you're brave, everything is possible." + +The moral of the story is that bravery is key to discovering the beauty of the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She loved her bright, colourful rug and she would sit on it and play with her toys every day. + +One day, as she was playing with her dolls, she heard a harsh voice coming from outside. The voice was angry and it made Emma scared. She ran to her rug, hid underneath it and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Emma heard the voice coming closer. It wanted to come into her room. She was so scared that she started to believe that nothing could help her. + +But then a sudden gust of wind blew across the room. The harsh voice was gone, and Emma was safe. She couldn't believe her rug had saved her. From then on, Emma held her rug close and never let it go. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Stella. She loved playing hide and seek with her mom. One day when they were playing, she noticed an unfamiliar sound coming from the living room. She paused, wondering what it could be. + +Stella slowly crept into the living room and saw a strange object in the corner. She felt scared but also curious; something strange was happening. She touched the object and suddenly powerful music started playing. Stella jumped back in surprise and looked around the room. + +Then her mother walked into the room. "What is this?" said Stella. Her mother smiled. "It's a piano," she said. "Go ahead and touch the keys and try it out," she said. + +Stella hesitantly touched the piano keys and she couldn't believe it. The sound she made was beautiful. She kept playing for a few minutes, amazed at how powerful the music sounded when she made it. + +Finally, Stella took a break and paused to look around the room. She didn't understand how the piano worked, but she knew one thing: she liked it very much! +There was once a little boy named Paul who went shopping with his Papa. Everything was going fine until they got to the vendor. Papa went up to the vendor to get a snack and mentioned to him that Paul was very uncomfortable. The vendor just ignored him and continued with his work. Paul was getting frustrated and started to cry. His Papa tried to reason with the vendor but he wouldn't listen. Suddenly, a kind lady came to their rescue. She asked the vendor to give Paul a free snack, and the vendor finally complied. Paul smiled and thanked the kind lady. From that day, Paul always felt less uncomfortable when he visited the vendor with his Papa. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who really liked to take naps. She would nap every day, missing out on all the fun activities and games that her friends got to do. + +One day, her friends asked her why she was always so tired and why she was always napping. She tried to explain that she just needed a break, but her friends didn't understand. So, she decided to take a shower and get some fresh air, and wake up from her nap energized and ready to face the day. + +After her shower, she felt more beautiful than ever. She was inspired to play with her friends and forget about taking naps. She had a wonderful day playing with her friends outside and when she went to bed that night, she felt so proud. + +The little girl realized that taking care of herself was an important part of living a happy life. She learned that, sometimes, taking a break and getting some fresh air was the best way to stay energized and have fun. +Once upon a time, there lived an independent little girl called Molly. She had an adventurous spirit and loved exploring the world. + +One day, Molly decided to take a walk in the woods. She was so deep within the trees, that it soon became dark. She was scared, and wished she had somebody with her. + +Suddenly, she heard a distant sound. It was getting louder, and then Molly realised it was a fire! It was coming closer and closer to her. + +Molly felt like she had nowhere to hide. But, then she remembered how independent she was. She quickly made a plan. She knew she could come up with a way to get herself out of the situation. + +Molly bravely made her way towards the fire. She was amazed at what she saw! A group of friendly faces were around the fire and welcomed Molly to join them. She was relieved to have such helpful friends that had come to her in her time of need. Molly was so thankful of her independence and the good company of her new friends. +Once upon a time there was a rich girl who had lots of toys. One day she got a special invitation in the mail and she was so excited! She loaded all her toys in her wagon and set off for the party. + +As she walked and pulled her wagon, she thought about all the fun things she would do at the party. But when she arrived, something unexpected happened. Everyone at the party was richer than her. + +The other children laughed at her and her toys. She was so embarrassed. She wanted to leave, but it was too late. Now that she had arrived, she had no choice but to stay and be laughed at - until the party was over. + +When the party ended, the little girl was very sad. She packed up her wagon without a word and headed home, feeling lonely and embarrassed. She never wanted to go to a party ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a very long rope in her hands and wanted to go to the top of the tree. The rope was thick and she tried to climb up, but she couldn't reach it. + +She was very sad and tried again and again, but couldn't make it. Then suddenly, her little brother came along and held onto the rope. He tried to help the little girl rise up to the top of the tree. The two of them were very determined and worked together, but they still couldn't reach it. + +The little girl was getting very frustrated and her little brother suggested they ask their Dad for help. So they ran to find their Dad. When they reached their Dad, he smiled and said that he would be able to help them. + +The Dad quickly grabbed the thick rope and tied it around a strong branch of the tree. Then he said to the little girl and her brother that he would make it easier for them to rise up to the top of the tree. The Dad explained that if the two of them held onto the rope together, he would pull them up. + +The children smiled and held onto the rope tight. With a big effort from the Dad, the two of them finally made it to the top of the tree. The little girl and her brother were very happy and hugged their Dad. +Once there was a girl who was very gifted. She liked to watch the clock go round and round the room. One day, she decided to play a game. She used her mind to try and make the clock slow down. She thought and thought and then suddenly the clock stopped! She was amazed and couldn't believe what she had done. She was so excited that she ran and told all her friends about it. From that day on, she was known as the one with the amazing mind! +Once upon a time there was a playful little fox. He lived in the forest and enjoyed jumping in the leaves and chasing the butterflies. One day, he spotted a hunter! The hunter had a big gun and was looking for animals. The playful fox got scared and quickly hid behind some bushes. + +The hunter looked around but couldn't find the fox. He kept moving and the fox waited until he was gone. Then he slowly came out from his hiding spot. He looked around to make sure the hunter was gone. + +Suddenly, he heard some rustling in the leaves. The hunter was back! The fox was so scared he hid behind a tree. The hunter searched everywhere but still couldn't find him. He kept looking but eventually gave up and went away. + +The fox was relieved. He came out from behind the tree and went on with his playful day. +One day, a little boy and his mom were walking down the street together. The little boy was excited and started running around in circles. His mom laughed and said, "Let's zoom together!" + +The little boy smiled and they both started running. They zipped down the street, around the corner, and finally stopped at a patch of bright green grass. + +The little boy looked around at the deep blue sky and the tall trees. He shouted, "Mom, this is so easy!" + +His mom agreed and said, "Yes, it is easy here. Let's have a picnic!" + +The little boy smiled and started running around gathering patches of wildflowers. His mom brought a blanket and spread it out on the grass. The little boy placed the patches of wildflowers all around the patch of grass. + +Then they both sat down and enjoyed the meal together. When they were finished, they ran and zoomed around the patch of grass. The little boy was so happy and ran in circles around his mom. His mom laughed and said, "We had a wonderful time together today." + +The little boy smiled and said, "Yes, it was very easy!" +Once upon a time, there was a fragile butterfly. He wanted to fly high and explore the world. + +He flew up into the sky, flapping his wings so fast they were a blur. The butterfly was so happy he had the chance to fly. + +The butterfly kept flying and fluttering, until he saw water ahead. He was surprised and thought to himself, "Where did the water come from?" + +Suddenly, a little bird flew up beside him and said, "That's my water. You can fly over it if you want, but be careful." + +The butterfly knew it was very fragile water so he thanked the bird for the warning. He sometimes flew over, but he was always careful not to let a single drop touch him. + +He had lots of fun and soon discovered many things he never knew were out there. The butterfly was very happy he decided to fly! +Once there was a clumsy boy who wanted to play with a hoop. He tried so hard to put it on the ground but it kept falling down. Finally, an old man walked by and saw him. The old man said, "Let me help you, young man." + +The boy was surprised but also excited. The old man put the hoop down with ease and said, "You must try again." + +The boy was determined to put the hoop up this time. He tried and tried but it was too hard. His arms felt tired, and the hoop still kept falling down. + +The old man watched and finally said, "Practice makes perfect, young man. Keep trying, and you will get better." + +The boy kept trying. He kept falling down, but he refused to give up. Slowly and steadily, he managed to put the hoop up. He was so happy he had made it! + +The old man smiled and said, "You did it, young man. I knew you could do it." + +The boy was so proud of himself, and he smiled back at the old man. He had put the hoop up all by himself! +Once upon a time there was a clumsy avocado. It was always rolling around and bumping into things. One day, it came rolling into a town. Everyone in the town was happy to welcome the little avocado! + +But it turned out the avocado was not so welcome after all. Whenever the people of the town tried to pick it up, it would slip away and roll around the town. + +The people of the town grew very frustrated. One day, they decided it was time to get rid of the clumsy avocado. They chased it all around town, trying to catch it. + +But then something amazing happened. A little boy ran up to the avocado and scooped it up. He begged the people to let him keep the avocado, and they reluctantly agreed. + +The little boy was very happy to welcome the clumsy avocado into his home. He named it Ava and they were the best of friends ever since! +Jimmy was a little boy who loved to jog. Every morning he would wake up and jog around his backyard. He always wore his favourite blue shoes! One day, Jimmy felt very cold. He shivered and ran inside. As he ran, he noticed something on the floor in the living room. What was it? It was a rug! Jimmy touched it and smiled. It was warm and cozy. He decided to lie down on the rug and take a nap. After a while, Jimmy felt much better and ready to jog again. He put on his blue shoes and ran all around the backyard, feeling warm and happy. Jimmy was so proud of himself for jogging even when he was cold! +Mama and baby bear were walking in the woods, looking for something yummy to eat. The woods were dark and quiet and it was getting chilly. Then, they saw a big, fat berry bush. Baby bear was tempted to eat one of the berries, but mother bear said, "Wait! Let's weigh it before you try it!" + +Mama bear stepped closer to the bush and held out her paw. She put one of the berries on her paw and carefully weighed it. Mama bear smiled and said to baby bear, "It's just right! You can eat it!" + +Baby bear was so happy. He took the berry and put it into his mouth. He chewed and he ate and he smiled. Mama bear smiled too, and they kept walking. + +Soon, the path got thicker and thicker with trees and bushes, it was almost too dark to see. Mama bear said, "Let's weigh the way to make sure it's safe for you to go". They weighed the path and found that it was wide enough and smooth enough for them to continue their walk. + +Mother and baby bear felt happy, safe and full. They continued their walk into the dark woods and soon found their way home. +Jimmy opened the door. Outside he saw a big cauliflower in the garden. He thought it was so cool and wanted to touch it. He stepped out of the door and walked towards the cauliflower. He reached out his hand to feel it. It was soft and squishy. When he touched it, he heard the door close behind him. He was suddenly scared and started to cry. He was all alone in the garden. Suddenly he remembered that the door was open before he came out. He started to run back to the door. When he got there, he saw his mom standing in the doorway, smiling. She had been watching him all along. He was so glad to be safe in his mom's arms again! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Bob and Joe. Every day they would gather in the meadow to play together. + +One day, they decided to have a picnic in the meadow. They gathered lots of yummy treats, like bread and butter. Then they got a blanket and spread it out on the grass. + +Joe went to get some butter for the bread. He came back with a big tub of regular butter. Bob opened the lid and it smelled so good! He used a knife to put the butter on the bread. + +They finished their picnic and had a really fun time. They gathered their things and decided to have another picnic soon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy was feeling gloomy one day and she did not know why. She had a lollipop in her hand, but she did not want it. She hated the lollipop. Just then, she heard a noise outside. It was her dog, barking and jumping with joy. Daisy smiled, stepped outside, and saw her dog running in circles with something on his nose. It was a big, red ball. Daisy laughed and playfully chased her dog with the ball. She started to feel happy again and realized what was making her feel gloomy was the lollipop. She threw it far away, shouted her dog's name, and hugged him tightly. Daisy and her dog were very happy, and she never had to hate lollipops ever again! +"Once there was a big pink dog and it liked to climb. It climbed trees, it climbed rocks - all kinds of things. But it really, really liked to climb one thing in particular - the shower! Every day when it was home, the pink dog would climb into the shower and have lots of fun. + + one day, the big pink dog was really tired. It stumbled over to the shower and had to really push to climb in. But it kinda felt like something was different. Suddenly, the big pink dog was covered in soapy bubbles and water! It had not done this before! + +The pink dog enjoyed the feeling of the shower, it's fur getting wet and the bubbles tickling its body. It felt so nice and clean afterwards. Ever since that day, the big pink dog took showers every day and never was too tired to make it to the top of the shower to climb in. It was pink, happy and clean! + +So if you ever see a pink dog climbing when it's time for a shower, you'll know why: it loves the way it feels after it climbs out! +One day, Mary and her dog, Spot, decided to go for a walk. They started walking around the neighborhood and soon got lost. Mary couldn't find her way home so she started to cry. Suddenly, a voice said, "Don't worry, just surrender!" + +Mary looked up and saw a small man wearing a fine blue hat standing in front of a big old house. He said, "Come inside and I will help you find your way home." + +Mary and Spot followed the man inside the house. They went through a long hallway with a beautiful curtain covering the doorway. + +When they stepped through the curtain, they saw a beautiful garden with flowers, trees, and a pond. The small man said, "Here, sit by the pond and relax until you can find your way back home." + +So Mary and Spot sat by the pond and enjoyed the fine day. After a few moments, the small man smiled and said, "Now you can find your way home!" + +Mary thanked the small man and said goodbye. She found her way home with Spot, safe and sound. From that day onwards, Mary always remembered to surrender when she got lost. +Daisy was walking in the park. She saw a huge tree and ran to it. The leaves were so big! She turned around the tree, and there she saw a huge frog. She was so excited, she wanted to kiss it. Daisy kneeled down and kissed the frog. Suddenly, the frog turned into a huge prince! Daisy was so surprised. The prince said that, as a reward, he was going to give Daisy a special hug. Daisy was so happy and gave the prince a huge hug. They stayed like that for a long time and when finally the prince had to go, Daisy waved goodbye. Daisy was so glad she had kissed the huge frog! +Once upon a time there was a cool cat. One day it wanted to take a nap, so it started to climb a tree. Once it reached the top, the cat curled up in a sunny spot to take its nap. + +As it was sleeping, the cat started to dream about having a fun adventure with its friends. They were running around, playing hide and seek and even having a picnic. As the cat dreamed, the sun kept shining and the breeze kept it cool. + +After a while, the cat woke up from its nap feeling refreshed. It climbed down the tree and went on its way, happy to be awake and feeling cool. +Once there was a girl who loved to be organized. She kept all of her toys in nicely labeled boxes and was always sure to clean her room. + +One day, the girl was shopping with her mom and saw some broccoli. She thought it looked really yummy and asked her mom if she could buy some. Her mom said yes, so she happily bought some broccoli. + +On the way home, the girl and her mom stopped by the ice cream shop. They got a cone for the girl and she ate it excitedly. When she was finished, she wanted to take the broccoli home. + +So she put the broccoli in the freezer and headed home. As soon as they got there she ran to the freezer to get the broccoli. But when she opened the door she saw that it had frozen solid and she couldn't eat it. She was so disappointed! + +But her mom showed her how to thaw it out and cook it. In the end, the girl learned that if she wanted the broccoli to be yummy, she should keep it out of the freezer. And she did! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jeff who loved to collect bright spots. He also had a best friend, Timmy. + +Every day, Jeff and Timmy would go out into the fields to collect spots. Jeff always collected more spots than Timmy, and Timmy got jealous. He became determined to collect more spots than Jeff. + +One day, Jeff found a really bright spot and was so excited that he quickly put it in his pocket. But then Timmy noticed and became incredibly angry. He demanded that Jeff give him the spot. + +Jeff thought long and hard, and eventually came to a decision. He bent down and picked up a different spot and gave it to Timmy, saying that it was even brighter. Jeff had acted kindly and sacrificed his own spot for his best friend. + +The moral of the story is that true friendship is about giving and caring for each other. +Once upon a time there was a deaf girl who was very sad. She wanted to hear all the wonderful things that happen in the world, but she was not able. She had learned to do things differently, but it made her feel alone. + +One day, she saw a screen with a special button on it. She pressed the button and something wonderful happened. She could suddenly hear all the sounds that were happening around her. Everyone else could not believe their eyes. + +The girl was so excited. She quickly learned how to use the screen and was soon able to recognize many different sounds. She even recognized the voices of her family and friends. Everyone was so happy for the girl. + +She kept using the screen and soon became very skilled. She now enjoyed hearing the birds singing and the noise of the wind. She finally felt like part of the world and she never felt alone again. +Once upon a time there was a puppy named Mocha. She was happy and loved to play. One day Mocha got too curious and ran off. She followed a trail of smells, which led her far away from home. + +Suddenly, Mocha found herself without anywhere to go. She began to tremble with fear. She wanted to find her family but didn't know how. + +Just then a kind person came by and noticed Mocha. He bent down and offered his hand. He put a leash on Mocha and began to lead her home. Mocha was so grateful. + +The kind person brought Mocha home to her family. Mocha never ran away again and was much more careful. Everyone was so happy to see Mocha safe and sound. The end. +Steve wanted a party. He invited all his friends and they had a great time. They played some games and sang some songs. Everyone had great fun. + +They needed something special to make it even more fun and Steve had an idea. He went to the store and bought a statue. He found it in the corner, it looked reliable and solid. He thought it was perfect for the party. + +THe Statue was placed in the centre of the room and all his friends were invited to touch it. Everyone felt excited and curious about the statue. Everyone took turns touching it and it made the party even more fun. + +Steve was very happy that his idea worked so well. His reliable statue friends enjoyed the party and he knew he could trust it for his next party too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. One day, Sarah went to the park with her mum. They were happily playing on the swings when they were surprised to hear a funny noise coming from behind the trees. + +“What’s that funny noise?†asked Sarah. + +Mum smiled and replied, “Let’s go and see.†+ +Sarah and Mum went and they were very surprised to find a big splashing pool with lots of water. + +“Wow, it’s a swimming pool!†shouted Sarah excitedly. + +Mum said “Yes, let’s have some fun!†+ +Sarah and Mum played happily in the pool for the rest of the day. They splashed and laughed, and it was the best day ever! +Once there was a little girl called Emma. She was three years old and liked to play outside. + +One day, Emma went to school with her friends. She was excited to see her teacher and the blackboard in the classroom. + +The teacher was very impressed when she saw all the children. She showed them something special - a big round ball! The children began to roll the ball across the classroom. It was so fun! + +Next, the teacher showed them the blackboard. It was big and impressive. She started writing things on it with chalk and everyone watched. + +At the end of the day, Emma had lots of fun and learned so much. She was so proud of herself. She couldn't wait to do it all again the next day! +Once upon a time there was a small girl. Her name was Lola and she wasn't much bigger than a toy. Whenever anyone glanced at her she would quickly hide behind the curtains, too scared to be seen. + +One day, Lola decided she wasn't going to be scared any more. She marched right up to her big brother and bravely said hello. But he didn't answer. He ignored her. + +Lola was cross and she stomped away. But then she saw a little fox with a pretty bow around its neck. Lola was very curious and she scurried over to say hello. But the fox was calm and still. It just stared at her with its big eyes and didn't move. + +Still, Lola wasn't scared. She just smiled and reached out for the fox's bow. She didn't care that the fox was ignoring her, she knew that if she was patient and calm, it would eventually become her friend. And that's exactly what happened. +Once upon a time there was a big tall tree that stretched up to the sky. It was so big that it could touch the stars. One day a little bird came and asked the tree for a favor. The bird wanted the tree to help him find a special candle. + +The tree thought and thought and then he said yes. He told the bird to go deep into the forest and find a cave. Inside the cave they would find a special sweet candle. + +The bird flew away and headed deep into the forest, until he found the cave. When he peered inside, he saw the sweet candle, just like the tree had said. The bird flew back to the tree to share the news. + +The bird and the tree were so happy and thankful. They also decided to stretch their arms out of the forest to find a place for the sweet candle to shine. They found just the right spot and the candle shone brightly, lighting up the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bill. He liked to bake. Everyday, he would make the most delicious treats! + +One day, Bill wanted to bake something special. So he went to his bed, and cleared off the table. He gathered up all the ingredients he would need. Then, he mixed and stirred until the dough was just right. + +Next, he put the dough in the oven and set the timer for 15 minutes. He waited and waited until it was time to see the delicious treat. He was so excited when he opened the oven, and saw his treat was ready. + +When the baking was done, Bill took the treat out from the oven and put it on the table. Everyone who tasted it said it was the best treat they ever tasted! Bill was so proud of himself! The end. +Once upon a time a little girl and her mommy went for a walk. They saw a big fluffy cloud in the sky. Mommy asked the little girl if she wanted to touch it. She nodded yes and Mommy allowed her. But it was too high up so the little girl couldn't reach. She was a bit sad but Mommy gave her a big hug and this made the little girl feel better. + +Then they went to the park. Mommy allowed the little girl to run around and play. She laughed and had such a wonderful time. She ran around and around and made a new friend, a puppy. The puppy was so happy to find the little girl and he barked happily. + +But when the little girl was trying to pet the puppy, he barked too loud and it hurt her ear. Mommy quickly came over and said, "It's ok darling, sometimes things can hurt if we don't know that they are too loud." Mommy hugged her again and kissed her cheek. + +The little girl felt much better as they smiled together and watched the cloud in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had to go to work. Before work, she kissed her little girl goodbye, told her she loves her, and carried her big red bag. + +At work, the mommy did a lot of carrying. She carried piles of papers, heavy boxes, and even more big red bags. She carried from one side of the office to the other. + +Once the work was done, the mommy carried all the big red bags and papers back home, and hugged her little girl tightly. + +The happy mommy and her little girl hugged and snuggled, and when the mommy put down the big red bags, she said "Thank you for helping me with my work today, honey." + +The little girl smiled and gave her mommy a big hug. +Joey was on an exciting journey to the beach. He had heard all about the sandy dunes and glittering ocean. + +"Can I play in the wet sand?" Joey asked his mum. + +Mum nodded. "Yes, I'll allow it," she replied smiling. + +Joey ran to the beach, delighted. He dug his hands into the soft sand, feeling the wet grains between his fingers. He built tall sandcastles and watched the waves ripple against the shore. + +Joey was so caught up in his day at the beach that he didn't notice the sun going down. Before he knew it, it was time to go home. + +He was sad to leave, but his mum promised that she'd allow him to come back again soon. Joey was so excited to think about the next journey he was going to make. +One day there was a bald man who loved horns. He went to the store to buy one. He saw a big horn and held it in his hands. + +"This is the one", said the bald man happily. + +The storekeeper smiled. "Sir, that's a very special horn. Are you sure you want it?" + +The bald man nodded. "Yes, I do. Can I have it please?" + +The storekeeper smiled wider. "Very well. Here you go." He handed the big horn to the bald man. + +The bald man smiled and said thank you. He held the horn close to him and went on his way, whistling a happy tune. +Once there was a little boy named Jimmy. He liked playing baseball in the park with his friends. +One day, a dirty baseball rose up in the air and flew away. Jimmy wanted to find the baseball, so he chased after it. The baseball flew all the way up to a tree. +Jimmy climbed the tree and tried to reach the dirty baseball, but he was too small. So he called up to the baseball and it slowly made its way back down. +When the baseball finally reached Jimmy, he was so happy. He grabbed it and ran back home. Jimmy had the dirty baseball but he never forgot the wonderful adventure it gave him. +Niko loved music. He enjoyed playing his trumpet and listened to music every day. + +Niko wanted to be reliable, so he decided to study music. He practiced his trumpet every day. He tried different notes and rhythms. + +Sometimes it was hard to learn but Niko kept studying. He was very happy when he started to understand how notes worked together. + +He found his trumpet so fun to play! Niko smiled and he played out beautiful music. + +Niko was reliable and he practiced every day. His music sounded so beautiful everyone wanted to listen to it. Niko was proud of himself! +Once upon a time there were two husbands, Bob and Joe. Joe was bald and Bob had a thick crop of hair. One day, Bob and Joe were in the garden and they had a quarrel over the shapes of the stones on the ground. Joe wanted the stones to be round, but Bob thought that square shapes would look better. They argued for a long time without coming to an agreement. + +Eventually, Bob had an idea. He put his arms around Joe and said, "Why don't we make a mixture of shapes - round and square? That way we can both be happy". Joe agreed and they got to work. + +When the work was finished and all the stones were laid out, Joe stood back and admired the result. He smiled and said, "It looks so much better than when we had the quarrel!" and Bob nodded in agreement. From that day onward, Bob and Joe were the best of friends and they never quarreled again. +A young boy named Max loves to watch the birds in his backyard. Every day he looks to see what new kind of birds he can see. + +One day, he was very lucky! He saw a rare kind of bird. It was blue and had long, black wings. It was a lung bird! + +Max watched it carefully. He had never seen a lung bird before. He was so excited! He stayed very still so he wouldn't scare it away. The lung bird stayed for quite a while, before flying away. + +Max felt very happy. He was so glad he got to watch a rare bird! He can't wait to go outside and look for more birds. +Skipper the puppy was excited to go for a walk! He grabbed his blue cord and ran to the door. But as soon as he got there, he noticed that something was wrong. His cord was tangled up! He tried to get it straight but it was no use. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't untangle it. + +Skipper was very sad. He didn't know what to do. But then he had a brilliant idea. He got an old toy and roll it around until the cord formed a nice straight line. + +Skipper quickly prepared himself for the walk. He was so proud of his thinking and that he could solve his problem. He was on his way in no time! + +Skipper went on the best walk ever. He ran around the large park, chasing birds and smelling flowers. It was a beautiful sunny day, and he was enjoying every bit of it. But the best part of all was the long blue cord Skipper had with him, as if it was a part of the fun. It reminded him of his smart thinking and reminded him that sometimes even puppies need to use their brains! +Once upon a time there was a little bear. He was so cute and cuddly and he loved to explore. One day he went out looking for a new adventure. + +He was walking through the woods and he heard a funny sound. He followed the sound and soon he discovered a bubble! It was so big and shiny, and it was going up and down. He watched it for a few minutes and then he decided to try and catch it. + +He used his tiny paws and chased the bubble around. He moved so fast and he was having so much fun chasing it! Finally, he caught one of the bubbles and it popped in his hands. + +He looked around and he felt so comfortable. He spotted a big tree and he climbed up using the branches. From up there he could see all around, and he discovered a new world that he had never seen before! + +The little bear was so excited. He stayed in the tree for a while he watched the world around him. He was so happy he had discovered a new world of adventure and fun. +Mommy and Daddy were at the hospital. Mommy looked tired and had a big smile on her face. Daddy was tying the laces of his shoes, ready to go back home. + +"Why are we here, Mommy?" asked the little boy. + +"We came here to make sure you're healthy. The doctors want to make sure you're all fit and strong," said Mommy, her eyes twinkling with love. + +The little boy smiled. He knew Mommy and Daddy tied him to the hospital with lots of love. He was happy and strong and very healthy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very excited to arrive at the forest. When she got there, she was amazed. It was big and full of funny looking animals. She decided to go explore. She walked fast through the trees, laughing and having fun. She saw so many different kinds of animals. She saw birds flying, bunnies hopping, and even a fox running around. She watched them all and found it so exciting. She wanted to stay forever but soon it was time to go home. She was sad to leave the forest but glad she got to visit and see all the animals. +Jimmy loved to look at the big calendar on the wall. He would try to count the days on it every morning. When his mom saw this, she decided to get him his own calendar. + +"This one's all for you, Jimmy!" she said, smiling. + +Jimmy squealed with delight as he looked at the calendar. Every morning, he would look at his own calendar and try to count the days the same way he did with the big one. But soon, he became confused. + +"Mama, I can't count," he said. + +His mom smiled. "That's ok. Just repeat the numbers with me, and soon you'll be counting on your own." + +So every day, his mom would repeat the numbers one by one, and soon Jimmy was counting the days on his own. He was so proud and wanted to show everyone. + +His Daddy smiled and said, "Now you can help me count the days too!" + +Jimmy was so proud that he could count the days himself and couldn't wait to show off his new skill to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went by the name of Lily. She was always very anxious when it came time to brush her teeth. Every night she had to stand in front of the bathroom mirror and brush her teeth. + +One night, Lily just couldn't do it. She was far too anxious and told her mom, "I quit brushing my teeth!" + +Lily's mom was very kind. She looked at Lily and said, "That's okay sweetie. I understand how you feel. How about I help you? Then it won't be so hard." + +So together Lily and her mom brushed Lily's teeth. They laughed and sang songs as they brushed. And when they were done, Lily felt much happier and more relaxed. + +The next morning, Lily was no longer anxious about brushing her teeth. She stood in front of the bathroom mirror and brushed her teeth all by herself. + +And from then on, Lily never quit brushing her teeth. +Once there was a boy who was worried. He wanted to pass the test that was coming up. He was very scared and tried his hardest to study for the test. But no matter how much he studied, he could not remember the answers. + +On the day of the test, everyone was so nervous. The boy was worried and tried his best, but he couldn't remember any of the answers. Nothing was going in his head and he felt so sad. + +When the teachers checked the tests, everyone was sad to hear that the boy had not passed. He was so sad and upset that he could not pass the test. He could feel the disappointment and knew that he had failed. + +The boy was very worried and sad. He did try his best, but it wasn't enough. He had to come back the following year and try again. +Once upon a time there was a friendly dog named Spot. He loved to play in the garden with all his friends. One day, Spot was out in the garden playing with his friends, when suddenly a saw flew down from the sky. It scared all the animals away and they ran to hide. Spot was the bravest, so he stayed to face the saw. The saw came closer and closer and began to separate Spot from his friends. He was so scared and tried to escape, but the saw was too fast. In the end, Spot was separated from his friends, and he never saw them again. +Once upon a time, John and his Grandpa were walking down the street. Grandpa was carrying a newspaper. Suddenly, Grandpa stopped and asked John to make a choice. He pointed to a distant place. + +John asked what he should choose. Grandpa smiled and said, "Let's see if you can choose something." + +John squinted at the distant place and began to smile. He saw a big playground! He said, "I choose play"! + +Grandpa patted him on the head and said, "Good choice, John. You can go to the playground, but I'm going to stay here and read my newspaper." + +John smiled and ran to the playground. He played on the swing and slide and had a lot of fun. + +When he came back, Grandpa was still there reading his newspaper. He said, "Good job, John. You made a great choice!" +One day, John and his Dad went on a walk. As they walked, they saw a wallet lying in the stony path. Dad said, “There's the wallet. We should take it home.†+ +John smiled. “Yes, Daddy! Can we rock it?†+ +Dad laughed. “Sure, we can rock it.†+ +So Dad and John rocked the wallet all the way home. But when they got home, the wallet was empty. Dad stopped rocking and looked inside. He said in a mild voice, “Oh no… there's nothing here.†+ +John's face dropped. He asked sadly, “What will we do?†+ +Dad said, “I guess we should put it back where we found it.†+ +John felt so disappointed. He had been looking forward to rocking the wallet back home, but their mild adventure had ended badly. +Once upon a time there was a humble lady. She went to the park to touch things. First, she touched the tall trees. The bark was rough and bumpy. Then, she touched a bench. It was smooth and cool. Next, she touched a flower. It was soft and fluffy. Finally, she touched a bird. It was light and fragile. The lady smiled and said, "Touching these special things makes me happy!" +Once there was a little girl. Every day she would go for a walk and see new things. One day she heard something that made her stop. It was a ring! It was coming from the grass near a big tree. + +The little girl went over to take a look. There, she found a big piece of cardboard. It was lying in the grass and it was making a ringing sound every time the wind blew. + +The little girl was so excited. She picked up the cardboard and it kept ringing. She said to herself “This is not normal!†+ +Suddenly, the little girl had an idea. She decided to cut out a chimney shape in the cardboard. And when she was done, the ringing was even louder! + +The little girl was so happy. She played with the cardboard chimney all day, and when it got too dark to see, she took it home and put it in her room. Every time the wind blew, it made the same happy ringing sound. +Once there was a little girl. She lived in a big house with her mummy and daddy. One day, she went for a walk around the house. She saw a cobweb in the corner. She decided to count all the webs in the room. She looked carefully and counted 1, 2, 3, 4, 5! Her mummy saw her counting and was very happy. + +The little girl felt proud but then she saw another cobweb in another corner. She couldn't believe it! She was ashamed that she had missed one and she tried to hide her face. + +Mummy saw and knew how she felt. She said that it was ok, she was still a good counter. Then she asked the little girl to count again. This time, she counted 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6! She was so happy, she did it! Her mummy hugged her and said she was so proud. + +The little girl went off smiling and feeling proud of herself. She learned something new and was so glad! +One day, a kind man was walking by the park and saw a little girl. He asked her, "What are you doing?" She replied with a smile, "I'm throwing the tap!" The kind man smiled back and said, "That looks like fun!" + +The little girl then grabbed the tap and threw it as far as she could. The tap flew high until it landed by the pond. She quickly ran to the pond and said, "Come on, let's go and get it!" + +The kind man and the little girl jumped into the pond and got the tap. Once they were back, he told her, "You are so kind. You can throw the tap again if you want." + +The little girl smiled and grabbed the tap once more and threw it as far as she could. This time, it landed in a tree! She ran towards the tree and laughed. The kind man laughed too and said, "Let's try and get it." So, he climbed the tree and got the tap for her. + +The little girl was so happy and thanked him for his kindness. They laughed and played some more before the kind man waved goodbye. +It was a sunny day and three-year-old Anna was playing in the garden. She found a large box with a label on it. Anna was very curious and wanted to know what was in the box. + +Anna asked her mom, “What is in the box, Mama?†Her mom smiled and said, “Let’s open it and find out.†+ +They opened the box together. Anna’s eyes sparkled as she saw what was inside. The box was filled with amazing toys! Anna was so excited. She chose a toy and hugged it tightly. + +“Wow! This is amazing,†said Anna. Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, it sure is!†+ +Anna was happy that day. She enjoyed playing with her new toy and spending time with her mom. +Once there was an ostrich who was very lonely. She wanted a friend to play with, but she just couldn't seem to find anyone. One day, the ostrich walked through the forest and came upon a little girl. + +The ostrich asked the girl, "Will you come play with me?" + +The girl replied, "Please? I don't know how to play with an ostrich." + +The ostrich thought for a moment and then said, "Well, we can play hide and seek. I'll count to ten and you try to hide. Then I'll try to find you". + +The girl was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +So the two of them went and found a good hiding spot. The girl went and hid, and the ostrich started counting. She reached ten and started looking. She even asked other animals for help. But she could not find the girl. + +Finally, the ostrich heard the girl giggle. She had found the girl! The girl came out from her hiding spot with a big smile, and the ostrich and the girl both laughed. + +The ostrich said, "That was so much fun. But next time, can you find a less bitter hiding spot?" + +The girl smiled and nodded her head. She had definitely found a new friend! +Once upon a time there was a man. He lived in a hut in the woods and he was very careful. He was always careful to make sure that he had enough support to stay safe in the hut. + +One day, the man had a visitor to his hut. It was a very bad animal who wanted to take the man's support. The man was very scared and tried to be careful, but the animal was too strong. The animal took the man's support and left him in the hut without any safety. + +The man was so sad that he had been taken advantage of and he realised that he should have been much more careful to protect his support. + +The moral of this story is that if you don't protect your support carefully, it may be taken away from you. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit called Ginger who wanted to paint an island. She was very excited about this and talked about it all the time. Every day, she would collect the paint she would use, and she had lots of different colors. + +One day, Ginger went off to a healthy island to paint. She was so excited, she couldn't wait. She gathered up her paint and all the things she needed, and off she went! + +When Ginger got to the island, she was very happy to find it was even healthier than she thought. She saw some beautiful flowers and trees, and she couldn't wait to paint them. She began to paint and soon the pictures she painted were coming to life with wonderful colors and joy. + +Ginger was so happy with the pictures she painted. She painted all day long, and she was very proud of her artwork. From then on, whenever people visited the island, they stood in amazement of the beautiful pictures Ginger had painted. Ginger was so proud of her artwork, she came back to the island every day to paint something new. +Once upon a time, there was a young raven. He was looking for something to eat, but he couldn't seem to find anything. He was getting very hungry. He looked around, and spotted a fierce bird of prey. The raven was scared, but he did not want to leave without food. He was brave and so he chose to fly closer towards the bird. + +The bird was hunting, and when it spotted the Raven, it flew at him with its sharp claws. The Raven was so scared, but he quickly chose to fly away. He flapped his wings as fast as he could, and he quickly flew away. + +The Raven flew for many hours and eventually, he arrived at a safe place. He was so relieved. He had made the right choice, and he hadn't been hurt. + +From that day forward, the Raven chose to go to safer places for food, and he always remembered how fierce the bird of prey had been. +The Big Otter was very unhappy. He had heard an untrue story and it was spreading like wild fire all over the river. He knew he had to do something so he decided to spread the truth. He asked all of his friends to help him, and they all agreed. + +He got started right away and swam all around the river telling everyone the truth. The truth was a bit spicy and some people didn’t want to believe it, but eventually everyone did. + +The Big Otter was very happy now because he was able to spread the truth and everyone listened. He was so proud of all his friends who helped him and everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. One day, Jane wanted to find a dancer. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I find the dancer?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, you can find the dancer if you look hard enough." + +So Jane began her search. She went outside and looked around. Finally, she found the dancer. He had thick hair and he was wearing a colourful costume. + +Jane went up to the dancer and said, "Hello, can you dance for me?" + +The dancer smiled and said, "Yes, I can dance for you. Would you like to watch?" + +"Yes, please!" said Jane. + +The dancer began to dance and Jane smiled with joy. She loved the way the dancer moved his thick body. + +When the dance finished, Jane thanked the dancer. He said, "It was my pleasure. Goodbye, Jane!" + +Jane waved goodbye to the dancer and then she ran back home to tell her mom all about her wonderful experience. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop around the garden. He would hop to the bushes, hop to the trees, hop and hop and hop. + +One day, Bob hopped over to the fence and found a small screen door. He pushed open the screen and hopped inside. Inside, he found he could hop around much more freely. He hopped around different rooms and eventually hopped into the kitchen. + +Bob thought he was really independent now. He felt he could hop wherever he wanted and do whatever he wanted. But what Bob didn't know was that the screen was actually the doorway to a big oven! + +The big oven door closed with a loud bang and Bob hopped around frantically trying to escape. But it was too late - soon the oven was too hot for Bob to bear and Bob sadly cooked to death. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how independent you feel, you should always be careful where you hop! +Once upon a time there was a baby, who couldn't wait to crawl. She was so eager to explore the world! But her mom said she was too young. + +The baby tried to crawl, but she couldn't. Still, she kept trying because she remembered seeing other babies crawl when she was at the park. + +One day the baby's mom left the house for a few minutes. She saw the perfect opportunity - she started to crawl! + +But suddenly she heard her mom coming. She panicked and her mom saw her crawling. Her mom scolded her and said she's too little. + +The baby was sad. Even though she wanted to explore and crawl, her mom said it was dangerous. But the baby still kept the memory of her first crawl in her heart. +Once upon a time, a magical Puddle appeared in the forest. It was so sweet it smelled like honey! All the animals in the forest came to have a sip. The bear especially liked it, because it was so sweet. + +But, one day, the Puddle vanished. No one knew where it had gone. All the animals were so sad, they missed the sweet taste of the Puddle. + +The bear didn't know what to do. So, he went on a journey, searching high and low for the magical Puddle. He searched through the woods, but still, nothing. + +Then, just when the bear thought all hope was lost, he found the Puddle. It had been hidden in a cave, just waiting for him. The bear drank, and it was as sweet as ever. + +The bear was very happy, and all the animals in the forest rejoiced. Together, they enjoyed the sweet taste of the magical Puddle! +Once there was an old man who liked to play chess. He was very knowledgeable and always won easily. One day, he thought it would be difficult, so he decided to challenge himself. He asked the young toddler, who he was babysitting, to play a game of chess with him. + +At first the toddler was confused and unsure, but the old man lead the way and showed him the pieces. The toddler sat and watched as the old man moved some pieces around the board. The toddler soon started to understand and began to copy the old man. + +Before long, the toddler was winning! The old man was not used to being so challenged. He pushed harder and played more difficult chess. But the toddler kept leading and won some more of the games. + +The old man was happy and impressed with the toddler's ability to understand the game of chess. He smiled as he realized, in this game, the toddler had led him to learn something new! +It was a bright day and the sun was shining, but young Jimmy knew it wouldn't stay like this for long. He had learned that when the sky is blue, it usually means that rain is coming. + +Jimmy wanted to be clever so he decided he would go outside and collect all the leaves he could find before the rain started. He gathered them carefully and put them in a bucket. + +Suddenly, the sky grew darker and it started to rain. Jimmy smiled. He had been clever and had collected all the leaves before the rain came. Happy with what he had done, he ran inside his house and watched out of the window as the rain continued. +Once upon a time there was a curious girl named Jane. She was excited to explore the mysterious forest nearby her house. + +One day, she found an unusual rock. It was split exactly in the middle which made it look very interesting. She held the split rock up to her finger and said, "how mysterious!" + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from deep in the forest. It said, "split your finger and you will see!" Jane was scared, but she was also curious. She split her finger to find out what the voice wanted her to see. + +When her finger split, a beam of light shone brightly from the mysterious rock! In the light, Jane could see a hidden hidden path that was leading deep into the woods. + +So she went and followed the light. On her journey, Jane found many wonders and adventures that the mysterious rock had known all along! She found a new appreciation for mysterious things. +Jimmy was very excited. He had his swimming costume on and couldn't wait to dive in the pool. He loved how the cool water felt and how it made him feel happy and free. + +Jimmy was about to dive in when he saw a note floating on the surface of the water. He swam towards it and was surprised to find out that it was a surprise from Grandma. She had written him a note saying she was so grateful for him. Jimmy smiled and jumped with joy. + +He quickly took the note out of the pool and put it in his pocket, so he wouldn't forget it. He then took a deep breath and dived into the water. He felt so free and content as he moved around, swimming faster and faster. It was simply magical. + +Back on the edge of the pool, Grandma watched and smiled as Jimmy played in the water. She felt so grateful to have such a lovely grandson. +Paul had a car that was a bit old, so he decided to take it to the mechanic. He wanted to ask the mechanic to fix it. + +When he got there, he said: “Hello, I need help with my car. Can you help me?†+ +The mechanic smiled and said: “Yes, of course! We can take a look and see what’s wrong with it.†+ +Paul nodded and said: “Thank you! I really appreciate it.†+ +The mechanic wanted to ask Paul a few questions. He asked: “What happened? How did it break?†+ +Paul said: “Oh, I did something stupid. I was trying to pass the other cars, but I didn’t make it.†+ +The mechanic nodded and said: “Well, let’s take a look and see what we can do.†+ +Paul was relieved. He knew he could trust the mechanic. He was sure the mechanic would be able to fix his car. +Billy was being naughty. He kept making lots of noise and wouldn't shut up. His mum got mad, so she told him to go to his Club. It was a special club his parents took him too when he was naughty. As soon as he got there, he was told to shut up. Billy was very scared and kept quiet. But soon he started making noise again. Everyone in the Club got mad and told him to be quiet. Billy started to cry and said he was sorry, but no one would listen. He had to stay in the Club for hours and eventually he was too tired to stay awake. Billy never returned to his Club again because he was so naughty. +Once upon a time there was a whale. He liked to think a lot. One day while he was thinking he had an idea. He wanted to play. So he swam far away until he saw a big fish. The whale was very playful and he began to chase the fish. The fish was so surprised and started to swim very fast. But the whale was still able to catch up with the fish. Eventually the whale had so much fun that he didn't want to stop. He kept chasing the fish until the sunset. The whale was enjoy his day with his new friend, the fish, and he didn't even want to think any more! +Jake was walking through the park when he heard a cricket chirping. He looked around, but he couldn't see the cricket anywhere. He shrugged and kept walking through the park, until he heard it again. This time, he looked behind him and saw the cricket hopping along on the ground. Jake smiled, and he bent down to get a better look. + +Just then, a butterfly flew past, and the cricket stopped. It seemed like he was trying to play with the butterfly, but it was too fast. The cricket blinked his big eyes and shook his antennae in frustration. + +Jake laughed and held out his hands to the cricket. The cricket hopped onto his hands, and Jake smiled. It was really bossy, but Jake didn't mind. He liked how it was trying to chase the butterfly. + +He held it in his hands for a while, and then he put it back on the ground, where it started chirping again. Jake waved goodbye, and kept walking through the park. He knew he'd hear the cricket's chirping again soon. +Jill was a shy girl. She rested on a big building outside of town. Jill explored a lot of the big building. She was quickly tired. So, she decided to rest again. From the top of the big building, she could see a lot of things. She could even see the whole town. + +But as soon as Jill wanted to rest, a loud noise disturbed her. She was very scared. She got up and ran away quickly. She found a quiet place and hid there. She closed her eyes and rested again. + +The noise stopped after some time. Jill was still shy, but she was brave. She went back to the big building, and when she reached the top, she could see all the beautiful colors in the town. + +Jill rested all day, happily watching the beautiful colors of the town. She was happy and content when the day ended. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave little boy called Dave. Dave loved exploring new places. One day, Dave decided to unpack his parents' car and explore the inside. + +He opened the car door and inside he saw a new stove. It was big and scary! Dave didn't know what it was and he was a bit afraid. + +But Dave was brave and he decided that he wanted to take a closer look. He carefully walked towards the stove and reached out his hand to touch it. + +Suddenly, the stove started making lots of funny noises! Dave jumped back in surprise and ran away from the car. He watched from a safe distance and he soon realised that the stove was just heating up. + +Dave was so happy he had been brave enough to unpack the car and find the stove. He understood that the stove wasn't scary at all and he couldn't wait to explore it more. +Once upon a time, there was a cute pet. Her name was Mimi. Every day, Mimi went to the park to play. + +One day, something special arrived. It was a special film. Mimi was very excited. She wanted to watch it. + +Mimi and her friends went to the theater and watched the film. They were all so happy. They laughed and clapped and enjoyed the film. + +When the movie was over, Mimi and her friends all felt happy and excited. They all agreed that the film was really cute. + +Mimi and her friends went back to the park to play. It was a really fun day. +Kate was so jolly as she received her new yoga mat. She had wanted to do yoga for a long time, and today it was finally time to start her yoga journey. She gave a big smile when she unrolled the mat, and took out her yoga pants. + +Kate quickly put her outfit on and did a few warm up stretches. She was excited to get started with her yoga practice. She felt strong and powerful as she held the poses, and enjoyed the challenge. + +After she was done, Kate stood up and felt so happy inside. She gave a big stretch and smiled. She had received a great gift with her yoga mat and was so grateful for the opportunity to practice and learn something new. She knew she was going to enjoy her yoga journey. +Once upon a time, there was a modern mule. His name was Bob. Bob liked to help people pack. Every day, he would carry big boxes and help the people in his town pack up their things. + +One day, Bob was feeling tired. He had been carrying lots of big boxes around town all day. He decided to take a nap under a big tree in the park. + +That's when he had a great idea. He would build a wagon and go around town helping people pack! He started to build the wagon out of some wood he found in the park. He used some rope to tie it together. + +Finally, Bob was ready. He hitched himself to the wagon and started helping people pack up their things. Everyone was so happy to have Bob's help. He was faster than ever before. + +So, everyday, Bob would help people pack up their things with his modern wagon. He was one of the most useful mules around! +Ben was a young boy with a humble heart. He loved playing with his toys and drawing pictures with his crayons. One day, Ben wanted to draw a monster, but he made a mistake. Upset, Ben wanted to erase it with his eraser. + +He got an idea! Ben decided he would raise his eraser very high in the air, so it could erase his mistake. He closed his eyes and raised the eraser as high as he could. When he opened his eyes the eraser erased the mistake! + +Ben was very happy that he had fixed his drawing. From then on, his eraser always made him feel brave. Whenever Ben faced a challenge, he would raise his eraser as a reminder of his courage. +Once there was a bell. It was shiny and bright, and it rang out with a happy sound. Every morning, the bell would ring when "Mr Cart" came down the street, bringing special things for everyone to buy. He had fruits and vegetables, but he also had smelly things like cheese and fish. Kids loved it when the bell would ring, because it meant they could go and get something fun to eat. + +One day, something very special happened. The bell rang even louder and brighter than ever before! It was so loud that all of the kids rushed out to see what was happening. When they got there, they saw Mr Cart and he was pulling a giant cart with even more things to buy than usual. Everyone was happy and excited, and they all had their pocket money ready to spend. + +The day was a big success. Everyone got something special from Mr Cart, and the bell kept ringing until it finally got dark outside. Everyone was smiling as they left, knowing that tomorrow morning the bell was going to ring again and bring even more fun things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. Emma was three years old and she loved exploring. + +One day, Emma went to the park with her mommy and she had a wonderful time. But there was something strange - the park was very quiet! + +"Where is everyone?" Emma asked. + +"Oh, Emma! There's a baby sleeping in the crib," her mommy said. + + Emma went to have a look and found the crib. Inside was a soft and sleepy baby, who was deaf. + +"Hi little one!" said Emma. She tried to make the baby smile but he stayed asleep. + +Suddenly, the baby opened his eyes and grinned at Emma. She was very excited because it was her first time meeting a deaf baby! She gave him a big hug and waved goodbye. + +Emma was very happy she had found a new friend today. +Once upon a time there was a furry cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to explore the world around him. One day, he heard a loud ringing noise. Curious, Fluffy followed the ringing and he found a bright, flashing light. + +Fluffy ventured closer and realised it was lightning! He was so excited and he wanted to make it ring again. So he tried to swipe at it with his paw but instead, the lightning struck him. + +"Ouch!" Fluffy yelped. He was scared and ran away. + +The next day, Fluffy was found lying still and quiet in the forest. He had died from the lightning strike and he never got to explore the world again. +Once upon a time, there lived a gifted young girl. Her name was Sarah and she was a very special pupil at her school. Every day she would amaze her teacher with her intelligence. + +One day, Sarah came up to her teacher and asked, “Would you like to bury something special?â€. Her teacher was confused but realised what a brilliant idea Sarah was suggesting. + +So on that day, the teacher, Sarah and all of the other pupils all gathered together and began to bury something very special in the ground. All of the pupils were very excited to find out what it was. + +Sarah finally dug deep enough to reveal what was hidden away in the dirt. It was a brand new puppy, a beautiful golden retriever. Everyone was so excited, the pupils ran around in circles chasing the lively pup around. + +The teacher looked at Sarah with a knowing smile. Sarah had gifted the class a most precious gift, one that would keep bringing smiles to everyones faces for a very long time. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, Tyler and Joe. Tyler and Joe liked to play together and spend their days running and laughing. + +One day, Tyler and Joe were playing in the forest when they suddenly heard a loud whistle. They stopped and looked around. They couldn't see who made the noise and started to tremble. + +Suddenly, Joe saw an old man in the shadows. The old man said to Tyler and Joe, 'When you hear a loud noise, it's important to find out what it is before you're scared. It could be an animal just saying hello, or something else. It's better to be brave and find out than to be scared.' + +Tyler and Joe looked at each other and said, 'We'll be braver next time!' + +From that day on, Tyler and Joe were never scared of loud noises. Whenever they heard loud sounds, they remembered the old man's words and found out what was making the noise. + +Moral of the story: Learning to be brave is important, and it can prevent us from being scared. +Once upon a time there was a cool radish. Whenever anyone mentioned it they would smile. One day, a 3 year old child heard someone mention the radish, and they raced over to find out what everyone was smiling about. When they got there they saw the radish and were amazed. It was so big and so cool looking! The child wanted to explore every single part of it. They wanted to know everything about the cool radish. So, the child asked questions and touched it very gently. They even ate a bit of it to find out what it tasted like. It was so delicious! Everyone was happy to have the 3 year old learning about the cool radish. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Their names were Jack and Jill. One day, Jack and Jill decided to play in the park. They saw birds flying in the sky and squirrels running around the trees. + +They had so much fun, but soon Jack and Jill got very tired. Jack said to Jill, "Let's take a nap". + +Jill agreed and they lay down under the big tree in the park. They both closed their eyes and had a nice nap. After a while, they both opened their eyes and looked around. They noticed that the sun was setting. + +Jack said, "Wow, look at all the colors in the sky! We should be grateful to have such a beautiful sunset". + +Jill smiled and said, "Yes, I'm so grateful to have you as my best friend and for this wonderful day!". +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Paul. He was a happy and popular boy who liked to play with his friends. + +One day, Paul's mom gave him a new toy. It was a model car with a long cord. Paul was so excited and he wanted to show his friends right away. + +But when Paul tried to show his friends the car, they all started to ignore him. Paul was very sad because he thought his friends were not being nice. + +Paul tried and tried to show his friends the car, but they just kept ignoring him. He was really sad and didn't understand why his friends were so mean. + +But then Paul's mom came to the rescue. She told Paul that sometimes people act different when something is new and popular, but it doesn't mean they don't like you. Paul was happy to know that his friends still liked him, and soon they were playing together again with Paul's new car. +The sun was bright and it was a beautiful day. Timmy was happy as he ran around his garden. He looked up to the sky and saw a butterfly. He loved butterflies! He wanted to catch it so he could show it to his mom. He ran faster than ever before, but he soon realized the butterfly flew too high and he couldn’t reach it. + +He climbed onto his treehouse and jumped, but he still couldn’t reach it. He felt frustrated and angry. + +"Why can’t I reach it," he shouted. + +"It’s OK, Timmy," his mom said from the porch. "You will get it next time. Why don’t you come down and relax? We can look at the ceiling together." + +Timmy felt a little better. He knew his mom was safe and she always made him feel better. He climbed down safely and ran up to the porch. He and his mom looked at the ceiling together and he felt peaceful. He said goodbye to the butterfly and relaxed with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. The little girl was very sleepy and she could not keep her eyes open. She lay down on the soft grass and looked up at the night sky. All around her were twinkling stars, and one star in particular was very bright. It was glowing brightly in the sky. + +The little girl wanted to follow the glowing star, so she got up and followed it. She ran and ran, faster and faster! After a while, she found herself in a dark forest. She was scared, but then she heard a sound coming from a nearby chest. + +She went closer and peered inside. It was the same glowing star she had been following! She reached in and took it out. It was a little, glowing star necklace. She smiled and put it around her neck. + +The little girl was so relieved, she felt so happy! She looked up and thanked the stars, and then she lay back down on the grass. She closed her eyes and felt the necklaces warmth. She was calm and peaceful, and soon she was fast asleep. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. He was only three years old. One day after playing with his toys, Tim asked his mom for an ice-cream. + +"Please mommy, can I have an ice-cream?" Tim asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "Why, sure Timmy. You can have one!" She went to the freezer and opened it. Inside was a big tub of ice-cream. + +Mom scooped some out and put it in a bowl for him. Tim grabbed a spoon and started to eat. He loved it! It was very delicious. + +After he finished eating, Tim started singing a happy tune. He was so spoiled and sang at the top of his lungs. His mom smiled and sang along with him. + +They sang and sang until Tim was so tired, he had to go to bed. +But he still couldn't forget the taste of the ice-cream! +Once upon a time there were two twins. One was slow and one was fast. +The slow twin wanted to catch up to his brother, so he said, "Let's hurry!" His brother said, "Ok!" +They both ran as fast as they could. But, the slow twin was still too slow. + +He kept running and calling to his brother to wait for him, but his brother never did. + +The slow twin was getting tired, but he still kept trying to hurry. Eventually, he stopped and cried. He was so far away from his brother that he could not find him. + +The slow twin was very sad and he wished he had been faster. He learned to never hurry too much. +Once upon a time there lived an old woman in a small village. She was a kind and gentle person who loved to stir things. Every day, she would take her spoon and stir her soup, her hot chocolate and her delicious cakes. + +One day, a rich man came to the village. He was so wealthy that he had more money than anyone in the village. All the villagers were amazed by his richness and wanted to know his secret. + +The old woman took the man aside and showed him how to stir. She told the man that if he stirred things the right way and with the right ingredients, it would bring him riches. + +The rich man thanked the old woman and followed her advice. He stirred his food and drink with care, and soon he had more riches than he ever dreamed. + +The moral of this story is that if you take care over the things you do, good fortune will come your way. +Once there was a little bird. He liked to soar through the sky and feel the wind ripple through his feathers. One day he decided to try something different. He flew to a garden and found a patch of broccoli. He grabbed a broccoli in his beak and flew up really high into the sky. + +He flew and flew until the ground was far away. The sky was so blue and so warm. As he soared he saw so many beautiful things. He was so happy that he sang a song. + +Soon the broccoli started to get cold so he flew down closer to the ground and looked for somewhere warm. He spotted a beautiful meadow filled with sunlight, perfect for him to eat his broccoli. + +He perched on a nearby branch and started to eat. The broccoli was warm and delicious. He enjoyed every bite and was so happy that he sang again. + +At last, his tummy was full, and after a bit of rest, he flew up high and started to soar. He was so free and happy and flew around until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a story called Dry. Dry was a very friendly story. He loved to play with all of his friends. Every morning he greeted them with a happy smile. + +One day, Dry decided he wanted to take his friends on an adventure. He asked them to come along and they all said yes! They all hopped and skipped, and walked to a secret place. + +When they arrived, they were so excited! They had arrived at a dry riverbed. All around the riverbed were rocks of different sizes. Dry and his friends climbed the rocks and explored. + +It was so much fun! They dry climbed up and down the rocks, pretending it was a castle. They made stories and laughed for hours. + +When the sun started to go down, Dry said goodbye to all of his friendly friends. They all waved goodbye and then went home with happy hearts. +Jack was playing at the park when he saw a tall birdcage on a high pole with two birds inside it. "Wow!" said Jack. He stepped closer and saw that one bird was stretching its wings. "Look," he said to his mom. "Is it okay?" + +His mom smiled. "Yes," she said. "The bird is just stretching his wings. He's getting ready to fly." + +"Really?" said Jack, his eyes wide. + +Mom nodded. "That's why the birdcage is so high. He can fly away, but he'll always know where to come back." + +Jack nodded and smiled. He liked watching the bird stretch its wings. His mom smiled, too, and watched with him for a long time. +John was hungry. He wanted something yummy to eat. He saw a pizza sitting on the table. He was happy. He grabbed a big piece of the pizza and began to eat it. + +John took a big bite of the pizza and chewed it carefully. He liked the way it tasted. He wanted to take another bite, but it was too hard. His teeth couldn't bite it. He felt uncomfortable. + +John looked around. He found a spoon near the pizza and grabbed it. He used the spoon to scoop a piece of the pizza into his mouth. He was able to bite the pizza with the spoon and it was much easier. + +John smiled. He finished the pizza and was very happy. He had a full tummy and a smile on his face. He was no longer uncomfortable. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Kim. He wanted to do something fun, so he asked his mom, "What can I do today?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Let's do some yoga!" Kim shrugged, not sure if he wanted to do yoga or not. + +When they arrived at the yoga studio, Kim saw lots of other kids and grownups doing the poses. It looked a bit hard but Kim wanted to give it a try. + +So, he started stretching, dipping and jumping. After a while, he was really enjoying it. + +At the end of the yoga lesson, Kim felt happy and proud of himself. His mom said, "Well done Kim, you did a fair job". She gave him a hug and said, "Now let's do it again next week!". Kim smiled and said, "Sure, that sounds like fun!" +Once there was a girl named Lily. She was a very sweet and curious girl who loved to play on her bright green swing. Every day, she would laugh and enjoy soaring through the air with the fresh wind in her hair. + +Lily had a friend, Jane. Jane was much older than Lily and she liked to challenge her. One day, Jane saw the swing and asked Lily, "Do you dare to get on the swing for one more turn?" Lily bravely said yes, not knowing how much she would suffer. + +Jane started to push the swing harder and higher each time, until the swing reached its highest peak. The higher the swing was, the more Lily felt uncomfortable, as she was scared that it would never go down again. But Jane just kept pushing harder, as if she was getting enjoyment out of Lily's fear. + +Eventually, the swing came down, but Lily fell off and suffered a bad injury. After that, she never wanted to go near that swing again. + +This story teaches us never to take risks when it comes to safety, especially when someone else is pushing you. Even if it seems like fun in the moment, it is important to think about the possible consequences and always take precaution to not get hurt. +David was very worried. He had been trying to open the TV, but he just couldn't. He pushed, he pulled and he shook, but still nothing happened. + +David cried. He didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, his dad came in the room. "What's wrong, David?" + +David's face was full of worry. "I can't open the TV." + +Dad put his hand on David's shoulder and said: "Let me see if I can help." + +Dad looked at the TV and tried the same things David had tried. Nothing worked. Then dad tried something new. He turned a little knob on the side of the TV. + +The TV opened! David was so happy and he ran to hug his dad. + +"Thank you for helping me, Dad!" +Molly was so excited to go swimming in the pool. She had her swimming suit on and her swim goggles. She jumped in the pool and it felt so yummy! She swam around and around, doing all sorts of fun dives and flips. + +Molly was swimming for so long that she started to get very tired. She got out of the pool and started to yawn. Molly was so tired that she decided to take a nap in the sun next to the pool. + +Molly woke up feeling refreshed. She was so happy she went swimming, it was so much fun! She felt refreshed and ready to keep swimming. She got back in the pool, and spent a few more hours swimming around and playing. + +Molly was getting hungry so she ate something yummy by the pool. She finished her snack and jumped back in, ready to keep swimming! She was having so much fun, she was glad she came to the pool today. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lola. She was three years old and loved to play. + +One day there was a big sale. Lola saw a grill that was very important. She thought it was very cool and wanted it very much. + +Lola asked her mom if she could buy the grill. Mom said yes and they bought it together. + +When Lola took the grill home, she was so happy! She showed it to her brother and they cooked delicious food together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Michael. He loved to play and explore outside. He always wore a big, blue hat when he did, to keep the sun off his head. + +One day, Michael saw a big pond. He wanted to explore it, but the water was cold and the side was slippery. He tried to get close, but it was too hard and he kept slipping. Michael was determined, so he kept on trying. + +Then, suddenly, he saw a little frog hopping around. Michael wanted to play with the frog, but it was fast and he couldn't catch it. He kept trying and trying. But the frog kept hopping away from him. + +At last, Michael was so tired he couldn't resist anymore. He sat down and said "I'm too tired!" Then, suddenly, the little frog hopped up to him and he was able to play with it. They both had a great time. + +Michael was very happy and he learned a lesson about not giving up. He was also very proud of himself for not giving in and resisting. +One day, Mama and Baby went to the store. Baby was excited because Mama said it was a special trip. Mama asked Baby to pick out something fun. + +Baby's eyes lit up when she saw a bright yellow package. Baby said, "Ooooh, Mama, please can I have it?" Mama smiled and said yes. + +The package was full of surprises! Baby opened it carefully and inside she found lots of yellow things. She got a yellow toy bike, a yellow hat, a yellow stuffed animal, and even a yellow balloon. + +Mama said Baby could have all of the yellow things if she said please. Baby smiled and said please. Then she thanked Mama so happy. + +Baby was so excited to show her friends the yellow package. Everything in it was so special and so much fun! +Mommy smiled at her three year old son, Jake. She was holding a big bucket of water, and had a brush and cloth in the other. + +"Come on, Jake, let's clean!" said Mommy. + +Jake hopped off the couch and followed Mommy to the front steps. He watched as Mommy filled the bucket with water and then got down low to scrub the steps. + +"It's time to clean, Mommy," said Jake. He was so eager to help. + +Mommy laughed and handed Jake the cloth. "Yes, let's clean! Make sure you do it regular, okay?" + +Jake nodded and got to work. He scrubbed, swished, splashed and generally had a lot of fun. + +When they were finished, the steps looked nice, bright and clean. + +"Good job!" said Mommy, giving Jake a hug. + +Jake beamed with pride and asked if they could clean again the next day. + +Mommy smiled. "Yes, we can clean again, but not every day. Just regular." +Jack had a fake motorcycle and wanted to go for a ride. Before he went outside he decided he should take a quick bath. He ran to the bathroom and filled up the bathtub with warm and soapy water. Jack enjoyed playing in the bubble bath and when he was finished and all cleaned up, he felt ready to ride his motorcycle. + +He dashed outside and hopped on his fake motorcycle. He pretended he was driving down the road, going fast and having so much fun. But after a while, he felt tired and decided it was time to go home. He hopped off his motorcycle, hoping he could ride it again the very next day. +Mama was making dinner when she had an idea - why don't she and baby take a trip together? She picked up the baby, who was so excited to hear the idea, and the two started packing for their journey. + +They hopped in the car and soon they were on their way. The car took them to a distant land, full of exciting new places to explore. Baby ran around investigating new sights and sounds, while Mama enjoyed the fresh air. + +Suddenly, baby noticed something strange – a cloud of smoke was rising in the air. Mama went over to take a closer look and saw that a nearby tree was growing too close to the sun. As quickly as it had come, the tree began to vanish in the smoke. + +Mama and baby just stood and watched in awe. Mama explained that the tree had been a reminder to never forget the importance of ideas. Even if things seem distant and far away, ideas can make them special and full of life. +Mandy and her brother Joe were playing hide-and-seek. Mandy ran to hide behind a large bush in their garden. Joe looked for her everywhere but he couldn't find her. + +Joe asked, "Where is Mandy?" but nobody answered. Then, he heard a quiet voice from behind the bush. It was Mandy. + +"I'm here," she said. She looked very sad and was holding her head in her hands. + +Joe asked, "What happened, Mandy?" + +Mandy replied, "I was hiding and I got scared. I can't find a good place to hide anymore." + +Joe said encouragingly,"That's okay. I know a lot of good hiding spots. We can find one together!" + +Mandy smiled and nodded. Then, Joe and Mandy ran off together to find the best hiding spot of all. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to wander around the garden. One day she came across a big slow barrel. She looked inside the barrel and found a furry creature inside! She was so surprised and quickly ran to get her mom. + +Mom saw the furry creature and said it was a possum who had gotten stuck in the barrel. With some help, they were able to get the possum out of the barrel. Lily was so relieved, yet unsure what to do with the animal. + +Mom suggested that they find a new home for the possum. Together, Lily and her mom began to wander through the forest searching for a new home. Finally, after a long search, they found a perfect home for the possum, who gratefully thanked the kind family. + +And so, Lily and her family went on their way, feeling proud of what they had accomplished together. +Molly was in her room and wanted to find a place to sleep. She chose a crib to sleep in. It was friendly and cozy. She was so happy to have a new place to sleep in. + +Molly climbed into her crib. She loved how comfy and safe it was. She felt so happy to choose the crib. + +Molly stayed in her crib until morning. When she woke up, she was still happy she had chosen a crib. It was the perfect place for her to sleep. + +Molly smiled as she climbed out of her crib. She was so glad she had chosen her friendly and cozy crib. She knew it was the perfect spot for a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time there were two little monkeys who loved to play in the tall trees of the jungle. One day, as they were swinging from branch to branch, one of the little monkeys noticed something sparkly on the top of the tallest tree. The other little monkey suggested that they should climb the tree to take a closer look. + +So they did! When they got to the top, the little monkeys realised that it was a shiny star. Then, one of the little monkeys had an idea. He said, “Wouldn’t it be fun if we could show this star to all the other animals in the jungle?†+ +His friend thought this was a very good idea, so the two little monkeys grabbed the star and started showing it to all their friends. Soon all the animals in the jungle were looking at the star and admiring its beauty. + +As the little monkeys were walking around the jungle, they realised that they were becoming famous. They decided that the best thing they could do with the star was to put it back on the top of the tallest tree were they had found it. + +The two little monkeys learnt an important lesson that day: it is always better to share something beautiful rather than keep it all to ourselves. +One day, Bob was walking to his house when he heard a loud noise. It was coming from the nearby park. When he entered the park, Bob saw a group of scientist in lab coats and safety glasses. They were doing some tests! + +Bob was curious so he went closer to see what was going on. One scientist noticed him coming and said "Hey, little one! We're testing a new invention. It's a machine that can read people's brains". Another scientist explained "It will help us better understand how people think". + +Bob was amazed by this invention and asked if he could try it out. The scientists agreed! Bob put on the machine, and they activated it. Suddenly, Bob felt a strange feeling in his brain. He had a feeling he was miserable. + +The scientists were surprised by this result and told Bob that this machine could help them recognize a person's moods and emotions. Bob thanked them for letting him participate and went back home. + +Little did Bob know that this machine would soon be used to diagnose mental illness in people all over the world. Bob's simple test had opened up a whole new world of possibilities! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy. His parents were looking for something, so they asked him to search for it. The naughty boy went outside and searched all around. + +He looked under rocks, bushes and even in the grass. Then he saw something shiny! It was a pill. He picked up the pill and ran back to his parents. + +"I found it!" he said, showing them the pill. + +His parents were very glad and praised him for being such a good helper. They thanked him for searching so well and told him what a helpful boy he was. + +The naughty boy beamed with pride and ran off to show his friends what he had found! +John and his dad went for a walk in the park. It was a light day, and the sun was shining in the bright sky. + +John found a flower and asked his dad what it was. His dad smiled and said it was a daisy. + +John wanted to keep it, so his dad carefully picked it and placed it in John's ear. John delightedly smiled and thanked his dad. + +John's dad showed him how to use the daisy to provide light. He explained that daisies have special powers and can show a beautiful yellow light. + +John was fascinated and asked his dad to show him again. His dad nodded and showed him the special yellow light again. When John felt ready, he was able to provide light on his own. + +John was proud of himself and thanked his dad for teaching him about daisies. They held hands and walked back home, happy and content. +One day, Jack and his mom went out for an icy treat. They walked to the ice cream shop and Jack saw the big, colorful cones in the window. He got very excited and asked for a big one. His mom gave him a big smile and bought him a big cone. + +Jack took the cone and began to enjoy the icy cold treat. He was running in the park and eating the cone at the same time. Soft traffic filled the air. + +Suddenly, Jack stopped. He stared in the sky and noticed how everything around him froze. He couldn't move and the cone wasn't melting at all. He felt a little scared and asked his mom: + +"Why did everything freeze mommy?" + +His mom explained to him that it was a snowstorm and that it was very cold outside. Jack immediately felt better and continued to eat his cone, enjoying the icy treat. +Once there was a little girl called Bella. She was three years old. One day, Bella was walking in the park when she saw a bottle. It was like nothing she had ever seen before. She was a bit frightened but she picked it up anyway. + +When she held the bottle in her hands, something magical started to happen. The bottle started to grow in size! It grew bigger and bigger until it was as big as Bella. It was amazing. + +Bella went inside the bottle and she saw lots of colours and shapes that she had never seen before. She was feeling a bit scared but also excited. She explored the bottle and found a secret path. She followed it and it led her to a big surprise. At the end of the path was a beautiful garden. + +Bella was delighted. She explored the garden and found lots of pretty flowers and trees. She smiled and knew that her adventure was just beginning. She was no longer frightened and she was happy to explore wherever the bottle took her. +Once there were two boys. One boy was poor and the other was rich. The poor boy only had one plate. But the rich boy had many plates. + +One day, the poor boy was cooking something on the plate. Suddenly, the plate began to get very hot, and it started to burn. He was very scared and sad. + +The rich boy saw what had happened and he felt sorry for the poor boy. He ran to get one of his plates and put it on the table for the poor boy. + +The poor boy was very happy. Now he had a plate to eat from. He thanked the rich boy, who smiled widely at him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was three years old. She was playing with her dolls when her mum came into her bedroom. She had something in her hand which was shiny and hard. It was a mirror. + +The little girl asked her mum what it was. Her mum said it was a magical mirror. She told her to look in the mirror and make a wish. + +The little girl looked in the mirror but she refused to make a wish. She said she did not believe in magic. Her mum was surprised and became angry. She started to shout at the little girl. + +The little girl started to cry so the mum quickly changed her tone and said her the mirror won't work unless she made a wish. The little girl still refused to believe her. + +The mum told the little girl that she could prove the mirror is magic and then she would believe in it. She asked the little girl to make a wish. + +The little girl eventually agreed and made a wish. Then, to everyone's surprise, the wish came true! + +The little girl was very happy and started to believe in the magic of the mirror. She thanked her mum for the special surprise. +Mum and Dad were in the kitchen. Dad was holding a newspaper and squeezing it tight. +"What are you doing, Dad?" asked Mum. +Dad smiled and said, "I'm reading the newspaper. See how tight I'm squeezing it? I'm trying to make it as warm as possible!" +Mum smiled and gave Dad a hug. "That's a great idea," she said. +They both sat down to read the newspaper together. It was nice and warm. They both laughed at the funny stories and talked about the interesting news. +After they finished reading, they put the warm newspaper aside and smiled at each other. It had been a great time! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very shy. She was so shy that she always hid her face. One day, she passed a mirror and looked in it. She saw her reflection and it made her happy. + +"Hi, Mirror!" she said. She smiled and waved at her reflection. + +The mirror answered back, "Hello there! What is your name?" + +The little girl was very surprised. She had never talked to a mirror before. She was a bit shy but decided to answer. + +"My name is Sarah," she said. + +"It's nice to meet you, Sarah," said the mirror. "Would you like to play a game?" + +Sarah was excited. She nodded her head and said, "Yes!" + +So the mirror and Sarah played a game. They laughed and laughed together until Sarah had to go home. She was sad to go, but the mirror said, "Goodbye, Sarah. We can play again soon!" + +The little girl smiled and waved at the mirror as she passed by. She never forgot the fun she had playing with the mirror and she always stayed a bit shy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was only 3 years old and loved playing with her toys. One day, Emily was playing with her friends when they realized they didn't have an eraser! This was a big problem! + +So, Emily and her friends began to gather around looking for an eraser. After a few minutes of searching, one of her friends found a big, pink eraser! Emily was so happy and grateful. She thanked her friend and the group continued to play together. + +At the end of the day, Emily went home with the eraser and promised to take care of it. She was so pleased she was able to keep playing with her friends with the help of the eraser. Emily was thankful for her friends and for finding the eraser. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to go to the gym. She always had a lot of fun when she went. But one day, something unexpected happened! + +At the gym, she found a big, hairy spider. It was also very quiet. The little girl got scared and tried to run away. But the spider was too quick. It bit her! + +The girl started to cry, because it really hurt. It was very sore. + +But the girl was brave. She decided to stay at the gym. After a few minutes, the spider went away, and she felt better. She was so happy that she had stayed! + +From then on, the girl always stayed in the gym for longer. Even if it was quiet, she knew that if she was brave, things would be OK. +Once there was a little puppy. His name was George. He was very excited to go for a walk. He loved to explore and learn about the world. But it was a very difficult journey. + +George was walking for a long time when he accidentally stepped in a hole. He hurt his paw. He was very sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, his owner came to help him. She was very kind and she picked George up in her arms. She spoilt George by rubbing His paw and telling him sweet words. He felt happy and safe. She said that she would take him back home and get him something special. + +George was excited. He knew he was loved and he ran happily beside his owner. He was so thankful to have such a wonderful friend. + +The end. +Once there was a man named Joe. He was making a boat with his dad. First they cut a big piece of wood and made it into a long shape. Then Joe got to add the tip. He put the tip on the end of the boat. It was a bit rough so the dad showed Joe how to sand it down until it was nice and smooth. Finally it was ready. They put the boat in the water and had a lovely day on the lake. It was great fun! +Jenny was very excited! She had just started her yoga class, which she loved. She had lots of fun, learning lots of new moves with her friends. As part of the class, they had to make a fire. + +Jenny was scared at first. Her teacher smiled at her and said "Don't worry Jenny. It's unique to learn this way, but it's fun too. I'll show you how to make the fire burn." + +A few minutes later, Jenny watched as the fire became bigger and bigger. She felt so proud that she had made it together with her friends. She knew she would never forget the unique experience of learning yoga with the fire burning in the background. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old, and she had purple pigtails. One day she went to the restaurant with her mommy. They ordered food like macaroni and cheese and french fries. + +While they were eating, the little girl asked if she could get something special. Mommy said yes, so the little girl asked for a purple cupcake. The waitress brought one out with a candle too. + +The little girl was so happy. She used her spoon to blows out the candle and she ate the cupcake. It was so yummy! She asked her mommy if they could go back to the restaurant soon. Mommy said maybe next week. The little girl was so excited she could hardly wait! +Once there was a kind boy named Sam. He found an orange in his room one day and was so excited! Sam picked up the orange and went to find someone to help him. He went outside and saw his mom. + +He ran over to her and said, "Mom, I found an orange, can you help me open it?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, let me help you." She pulled out a knife from the kitchen and began to carefully open the orange. + +Sam watched as the juicy orange was finally open. His mom said, "Here you go, Sam! Enjoy it!" Sam thanked his mom for being so kind and grabbed the orange. It was so yummy! He ate the entire orange with a big smile on his face. + +It was the best orange he ever tasted! Sam was so pleased and he thanked his mom again. They both laughed and hugged. Sam would remember that kind moment forever! +Once upon a time, there was a hurt lily. The lily lay on the ground and was very sad. The lily wanted to be healed. + +Nearby, there was a little girl. She saw the hurt lily and wanted to help it. She carefully picked up the lily and cradled it in her hands. + +The little girl closed her eyes and wished hard for the lily to be better. She felt a magical presence and suddenly, the lily began to glow. + +When the girl opened her eyes, she was surprised to see the lily had gotten better. The lily looked happy and the girl lay it down in a garden. The lily smiled and waved goodbye as the girl walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Debbie. One night, she heard noises outside her window. She opened the window and peeked out. To her surprise, she saw a bunch of dough dough hopping around her yard! She knew she had to catch them. + +Debbie opened the door, crept out quietly and started to catch the dough. “One, two, three ... Got you!†she shouted as she caught one of the doughs. She was so excited that she started to jump around with joy. + +Soon, Debbie heard a voice. “Why don’t you share some of your dough dough with me?†+ +Debbie looked up and saw a big bear. She smiled and said “Yes, I’ll share.†She placed the dough in the bear’s paw. + +The bear was pleased. “You’re a very clever girl,†he said. + +The bear and Debbie shared the dough and laughed together. The next morning, Debbie waked up to see a big jar full of dough sitting on her windowsill. + +Debbie was overjoyed! She had not only been clever enough to catch the dough, but also kind enough to share with the bear. +John and his dad were walking in the park. John looked up at his dad, "Daddy, can you bring me a football?" he asked. + +His dad looked down at him and smiled. "Of course," he said. + +John's eyes lit up. He ran over to a nearby bush and began searching beneath the leaves. + +Suddenly, he spotted something round and red. "Daddy, look!" he cried. + +His dad smiled and picked up the football. He threw it to John. "Let's go throw this one around the distant field," his dad said. + +John and dad ran off, laughing and chasing the football. They had the best afternoon in the distant field. +Sam and Steve were twins. They always did everything together from exploring their backyard to playing on the playground. Today, they were extra excited because they were going to the circus. + +Their mom called out to them, "Come on Sam and Steve, let's go!" Steve smiled and jumped up, but Sam stayed outside and said "Mommy, I miss my toys - can I bring them?" + +Mom said "No, we don't have time. But I promise, when we get back from the circus we will play with your toys together." + +Sam and Steve spent the day at the circus. They watched clowns, rode on the carousel and munched on cotton candy. + +When they got back home, Steve raced to grab his toy cars. Sam lagged behind, not sure if the promise would come true. Then, to Sam's surprise, Mom and Steve were setting up a pretend car track in the living room. + +Sam smiled. Of course Mom kept her promise! Steve and Sam spent hours playing together with their toys and twin brothers couldn't be more excited. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Suzy. She lived in a big house with her mom and dad. One day, she decided to go on an adventure. + +Suzy opened the door and stepped out. Outside, the air was icy cold. She was so excited that she started to whistle. + +As she kept walking, Suzy noticed a big red truck in the driveway. She stopped and looked at it. "Wow!" she said. She wanted to open the door, but it was too high. + +Suddenly, Suzy's dad came outside. He saw her looking at the truck and said, "Do you want to go in? You can open the door and climb in!" + +Suzy was so happy that she gave her dad a big smile. She opened the truck door and climbed inside. Sitting in the driver's seat, she felt like a big girl. She honked the horn and waved goodbye to her mom and dad. + +It was a wonderful adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She was walking down the street, carrying a bag. She was going to pick up a surprise for her friend. But then, she saw a big dog running towards her! She was so scared, so she started to run. She had to hurry! She ran so fast, and the dog was chasing after her. + +As she was running, she could feel the dog getting closer and closer. The girl was worried, but then she had an idea! She remembered that she was carrying her bag. She quickly took the small bag out and held it up in the air. As the dog jumped towards her, it hit the bag and stopped! The girl was so happy. The dog ran away and the girl was safe. + +The girl had saved the day and was so proud of herself. She finished her errand and went home, feeling very brave. +Once upon a time, there was a nice rubber duck. He was very happy in the pond where he lived with all his friends. + +But one day, something changed. A mean bird flew down and grabbed the nice rubber duck in his beak. He said he would never let go until the duck promised to complete the task he gave him. + +The rubber duck was very scared, but he promised to do it. He had to find the mean bird's shiny yellow key. + +The rubber duck had no idea where the key was. He searched high, he searched low, but he couldn't find it anywhere. He thought he was out of luck when he remembered his good friend, the friendly frog. + +The friendly frog promised to help the nice rubber duck. He said he knew where the key was. That night, they worked together and eventually they found the shiny yellow key. + +The mean bird had no choice but to let go of the nice rubber duck. The friendly frog had saved the rubber duck and he was safe once again. + +This happy ending was made possible because of the nice rubber duck's brave act and the help of his good friend, the friendly frog. +One day, two famous dinosaurs, Thomas and Lisa, headed to the park to play. On their way, they spotted a broken wire on the ground. Thomas, who was very curious, decided to pick it up. + +“What’s this?†Lisa asked. + +“It’s a wire,†Thomas replied. + +“What’s it for?†+ +Thomas shrugged. They decided to leave it on the ground since it was broken. + +When they finished playing at the park, they noticed the wire was still there. Thomas felt bad that he didn’t clean up. + +“Thomas, no one is looking,†said Lisa. “Why don’t you pick it up?†+ +Thomas knew he was right. He picked up the wire and put it into the trash can. + +The moral of the story is that even if no one can see us, we should always act responsibly and take care of our environment. +Once upon a time, there was a happy chubby girl called Amy. She was three years old and loved being outside. + +Each day, Amy would go to her garden and sit in the sun, smelling the fresh air and watching all the flowers bloom. She loved to watch the bright colors and see how they made the garden look so beautiful. + +Soon, Amy started to feel a peaceful feeling growing inside her heart. She would sit in the garden for hours, feeling calmer and calmer each day. It was as if the garden was filling her heart with peace. + +Amy smiled as she realised how happy she felt, and resolved to visit the garden every day. She was sure that she would always be able to find peace there. +One day, there was a nice girl. She was at the store with her mom. She saw something incredible and asked her mom if she could get it. Her mom asked her what it was, and she replied that it was a dessert. Her mom said that sounded delicious. She asked if her daughter was sure, and she replied that it was incredible. So, her mom said yes! The girl bought the dessert and when she tried it, its flavor was incredible. She smiled at her mom and they both laughed. +Billy had an alert look on his face when he began his walk. He had much work to do and wanted to finish it quickly. Everywhere he walked, he stopped to do his work. He picked up stick and leaves, and put them in a pile. +Billy kept walking and soon, his work was done. He had a happy look on his face when he looked at the pile. He had done a good job and was proud of himself. +Billy waved goodbye to the pile and took one last look before he started his walk back home. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. It was a hopping bunny. Every day, it hopped along the path. The path was very bright, because the sun was shining. + +The bunny hopped and hopped. It hopped so far that it reached the edge of the woods. The bunny looked at the woods and wondered what was inside. + +The bunny hopped to the edge of the woods. It took a deep breath and jumped in. Inside was a big, wide path. The path was covered in light, like dots of sunshine. + +The bunny hopped down the path. It hopped faster and faster, until it couldn't hop any more. Then, the bunny stopped and looked around. It was so happy to be in the sunshine. + +The bunny stayed there for a while, hopping back and forth, until it was time to go home. Then, it hopped back along the path, until it was out of the woods and back in the sunshine. +One day, Jack went to the beach. He saw so many cool things, like jellyfish in the water. He wanted to touch them, but he was warned to resist. Still, he wanted to try. So he reached out his hand but quickly pulled it away when he felt a sting. Suddenly, he felt sad because he couldn't touch the jellyfish. But he didn't give up! He tried again and again and kept resisting the pain until he finally touched one. It felt cool and slimy as he moved his hand back and forth. Jack was so excited that he could finally touch the jellyfish that he ran to tell his mom all about his adventure. +Once upon a time there was a clever bee. He had lots of honey to take care of. One day, he wanted to show off his skill of diving. He flew close to the ground, and then went high up in the sky before dive-bombing into the ground. He did a few more dives to show off. + +He was having a lot of fun, until he noticed a big bear. The bear was looking at him and walking closer. The bee got scared, so he quickly flew away. + +Then he had a clever idea! He remembered he still had some honey left. He flew high up into the sky, and then dive-bombed down close to the bear, while dropping the honey on him. The bear got sticky and angry, and chased after the bee. + +The bee was so fast that the bear couldn't catch him. The bee was very happy he was able to make it away safely. + +The bee learned a valuable lesson – when you are clever, you can outsmart almost anyone! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe and he was always so excited to play. He had a very special plan to win a special trophy. One day, Joe gathered up some balls and his friends to play a game. But, his friends were a little bit bigger than him and every time Joe tried to join in, they wouldn’t let him play. + +Joe was feeling so sad because he didn’t get to play and he was so afraid he wouldn’t get his trophy anymore. He wished he could join the game. + +But soon, the little boy realized he could use his plan in a different way. Joe asked his friends, “Do you want to play a game together but with a different kind of plan?†His friends said yes! + +They all sat down and discussed their plans to help each other win and have fun. Joe was so happy that his plan was still going to work! + +At the end of the day, everyone was so happy they played the game and they all got their special trophies. Joe learned that little plans can help big people even when it’s hard. It is important to be kind, helpful and work together even when it’s hard. + +The moral of the story is that we can learn how to work together by using little plans to help each other out. +Liam was excited about the day. His mom said they were going to the park. He asked all day what they were going to do, but his mom only smiled and said it would be a surprise. + +Liam asked again as they reached the park, but his mom said, "You will see in a minute". Liam could hardly contain his enthusiasm as his mom finished parking the car. + +When they got out of the car, Liam gasped in awe. Everywhere he looked, he saw colorful balloons and streamers. His mom smiled and said, "It looks like a party, and it's all for you." + +Liam couldn't believe it. Everywhere he looked he saw colorful artwork and decorations. He asked his mom what they were going to do, and she said, "We are going to stay and complete a party." + +Liam couldn't believe his eyes. They played games, sang songs, and ate snacks. At the end of the day, they had completed a very special and colorful party. + +Liam smiled as they drove home and said, "Thank you mom - that was the best day ever!" +One day a bee was buzzing around a wealthy garden. It spotted some delicious flowers and wanted to stay and eat them. So the bee settled down to enjoy the tasty treat. + +As the bee ate, it noticed a harmless spider nearby. The bee wasn't scared of the spider though, so it stayed and enjoyed its meal. + +However, the bee was careful not to stay too long. It didn't want to disturb the wealthy owners of the garden. So when it had finished its meal, the bee flew away. + +The bee was happy. It had enjoyed a tasty snack, and hadn't caused any trouble for the wealthy owners. +Susan was excited. She wanted to perform jazz. She was only three years old but she had already been dancing for a few years. + +That morning, Susan put on her modern costume and set off for her performance. She wanted to impress everyone. + +But when Susan got on stage, she was too scared. All the people were clapping and Susan was too scared to move. The music was playing but she couldn't find her steps. + +Suddenly, Susan started to cry. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't perform jazz. Everyone was disappointed. Susan ran off the stage and into her mom's arms. + +The audience was upset but Susan was sadder. She wanted to perform jazz and show off her moves but she couldn't. She would have to wait until she was a bit older. +Jack was a proud caterpillar. He could do lots of things that other caterpillars couldn't do. But one thing Jack couldn't do was fly. All the other caterpillars flew in the sky and Jack was sad. + +One day, Jack was walking and he saw an old man. The old man smiled at Jack and said, "Do you want to learn how to fly?" Jack was so excited! He said, "Yes, please!" + +The old man showed Jack how to use some of his legs to move up into the sky. Slowly, Jack began to lift off the ground. He was flying! It felt so good! + +When Jack's flying was finished, the old man said, "I'm proud of you Jack!" Jack smiled and thanked the old man. He said goodbye and flew away, feeling proud of himself. He would never forget this special day! It was the day that his caterpillar life ended and he flew away in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl. She was named Daisy and she loved to study. She wanted to learn all the things. + +Every day after school, Daisy went to the library. The library was a special place full of books to study. Daisy saw the pictures in the books and learned the words too. + +After studying, Daisy always treated herself to a special dessert. She loved having a delicious treat for all her hard work. + +Daisy was so curious and so hardworking that soon she was studying many things like maths and history. She studied and studied for hours. + +And soon Daisy became an expert in so many things! She was very proud of herself for working so hard. So she always treated herself to a yummy dessert to celebrate her success. +One day, Tommy was in his house with mommy and daddy. He saw a new hammer in the corner. He wanted to touch it, so he asked his mommy if he could. She said yes, so he carefully touched the hammer's handle. It was cold! + +Suddenly, Tommy was grabbed by his mommy. She said it was time for a race! Tommy was very competitive, so he was excited and ran to the living room. His daddy had a start line and finish line set up. Tommy and his mommy ran side by side. As Tommy crossed the finish line, he was so happy that he had won! + +He was proud that he was competitive. He knew he was a winner and it made him feel good. From that day on, Tommy tried his best to be competitive and always win! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little rabbit. He loved to run and skip around the meadow. Then one day, he noticed something shiny in the grass. He went to investigate and found a bright pink flute! He was so excited and he couldn't wait to try it out. + +He picked up the flute, put it to his lips, and began to play. He grabbed it tightly and slowly blew into it. His ears lit up as he heard a beautiful tune! + +Suddenly, a little fox popped up out of the bushes. He said, "That sounds really cool! Can I try it?" + +The rabbit smiled and said, "Sure! Pull it towards you and give it a try!" + +The fox reached out and carefully pulled the flute closer. He put it to his lips and began to play. The sweet notes filled the air, and the meadow was filled with music. + +The little rabbit tapped his foot along to the beat. He was so happy that he'd found this magical flute and shared it with his new friend, the chubby fox. +Once upon a time, there was a body in the sky. It was gray and the sky was blue. The body was a cloud and it started to rise higher and higher. + +Soon, the gray cloud was so high that it was above the tallest trees. Then the wind started to blow and pushed it even higher. + +As the cloud was rising in the sky, it started to feel different. Suddenly, the gray cloud started to turn white. It was like a blanket in the sky and it made everything around feel warm and special. + +Finally, when the cloud was high up in the sky, it started to rain down on the earth. Everyone was so happy to be able to have some water to drink and nice cool air to breathe. + +The gray cloud had risen up so high that it made everyone happy, and it was sure to keep the earth happy for many days to come. The end. +Once there was a little girl called Jill. Jill was an adventurous girl. She liked to explore and find new things to do. + +One day, Jill was playing near a big building. She was very curious and wanted to see what was on the other side. She walked to the building and reached out to touch it. + +Suddenly, a voice came from the building. It said "Jill don't touch this building! You can get hurt!" + +Jill was surprised and stepped back. She realized that it's always important to be careful and listen to people who tell you to be safe. + +The moral of the story is - be cautious and listen to people who tell you to be careful. Don't do anything adventurous that could be dangerous. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Thomas and Julia. Thomas had a long, metal rod and both of them loved to play with it. One day, Thomas and Julia thought of a fun game and decided to play with it. + +"Let's lean the rod against that tree and see who can lean over it the most," said Julia. + +"Yes, that sounds like a great idea!" said Thomas. + +So, Thomas and Julia leaned the rod against the tree and decided who would go first. Julia went first and she was able to lean over the rod almost halfway. + +Thomas was amazed and said, "wow, that was tasty!" + +Julia smiled and said, "I know, let's do it again!" + +So, they did, and they had so much fun leaning the rod against the tree, trying to lean over it the most. + +They both enjoyed their time playing, and it was one of the most tasty things they have ever done. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Jessie. She was three years old and she was very brave. + +One day Jessie was playing in the park with her friends when it started to rain. They all ran into the park's shed and it suddenly became cooler. + +Jessie started to feel a bit fearful because it was so dark inside the shed. + +Just then, she saw a bright light at the end of the shed. Her friends shouted, "Come on, Jessie! Let's go see what it is!" + +Jessie was brave once more and she followed her friends. When they reached the end of the shed, the bright light became brighter and brighter. + +They all shouted in excitement, "It's a rainbow!" + +The rainbow was so beautiful and made them feel happy. Jessie realized it was nothing to be fearful of and she wasn't scared any more. +Once upon a time there was a friendly bunny. He was hopping around in the backyard looking for something to eat. Suddenly he came across a big onion and he was very happy. He picked it up, hugged it and started nibbling on it. As he was eating, he noticed a little frog sitting nearby. + +The bunny hopped over and said hello to the frog. The frog smiled and said, "I'm so thirsty, do you think you could help me?" The bunny smiled and said, "Of course, I can help you!" The bunny quickly picked up the big onion and put it near the frog's mouth. The frog happily began to drink the sweet onion juice and felt much better. + +They laughed and played together all day long. The bunny and the frog had become very good friends. When it was time for the bunny's nap, the frog hopped away with a smile. The bunny waved goodbye to the friendly frog and settled down for his nap. +One day, a dark woman was walking near the beach. She looked up and saw an old boat lying on its side. She was curious, so she went to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from inside the boat. It said, “Help me!â€. The woman was surprised and said, “Who is there?†+ +The voice replied, “My name is Joe and I’m stuck in here. Please help me get out!†The woman nodded and grabbed his hand. With one big pull, she helped Joe out of the boat. + +Joe thanked the woman and said, “You are a lifesaver. I can’t thank you enough.†The woman smiled and said, “It was no trouble. Take care now.†Joe nodded and walked away into the dark night. +John was playing inside with his toys. He was having fun, but he was angry. He had wanted to play outside, but his mom said no. He grumbled and picked up a toy telephone. He shouted into it, "Mom, forgive me!" + +John was surprised when his mom answered. She said, "I recognize your voice! What's wrong?" + +John said, "I'm sorry that I was mad. Can I go outside and play now?" + +His mom hesitated and said, "I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings, but go try to find something else to do." + +John thought for a moment, and then he remembered the spicy food he was given the other day. He asked his mom, "Can I have more of that spicy food for Lunch?" + +His mom said yes, and smiled. She said it was nice of him to forgive her, and asked if he wanted a hug. John quickly ran over, and hugged her. + +John played outside for the rest of the afternoon, and after dinner his mom gave him a very special treat. It was a real telephone, just like the one he pretended to talk on earlier. From then on, John and his mom never stopped talking into the real telephone and enjoying their spicy treats! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a frog and a fish. They were playing a game of hide-and-seek along the bank of a river. The fish hid in a vase that was placed in the shallow part of the river. + +The frog looked around and asked, “Where is my friend?†He wondered why the fish had gone missing. Suddenly, he saw something move inside the vase. The frog asked again, “Is that you, my friend?†+ +The fish answered, “Yes, it is me. I am hiding here because this vase is comfortable.†The frog thought to himself, “It’s not really sporting to stay in one place all the time.†+ +He decided to talk to the fish. So he said, “Friends should always play fair. It’s more fun if you move around and look for me like I am looking for you.†The fish thought for a moment and then agreed. + +The moral of the story is that it is more fun to play when you play fair. Moving around and looking for each other makes the game much more enjoyable. +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to explore. One day, she decided to see what was upstairs in her house. As she went up the stairs, she remembered to be careful. She wanted to be sure to not fall. + +When she got upstairs, there was a room with a big, soft bed. She was so excited and jumped right on top. But as she did, she started to sneeze. She sneezed and sneezed! + +The girl's mom and dad heard her sneezing and ran up the stairs to check on her. They were so relieved to see that she was just sneezing and not hurt. They told her she had to be careful when she explored. + +The girl said she would and began to explore the rest of the upstairs. She had a lot of fun looking around the whole house. She never forgot to be careful! +Once upon a time there was a tall man who went to the park every day. He always brought a purse with him and he would kneel in the grass so that he could better enjoy nature. + +One day, a little three-year-old girl named Sophia saw the tall man kneeling in the park. She went over to him and asked, "Why are you kneeling?" + +The tall man smiled and said, "I'm kneeling to look at the pretty flowers." + +Sophia was curious, so she asked, "What's in the purse?" + +The tall man responded, "It's my lunch. I always bring it so I can enjoy a snack while I admire the beauty around me." + +Sophia smiled and said, "That sounds like a nice idea. Can I kneel with you?" + +The tall man said, "Of course! Come, kneel with me and let's admire nature together." + +So Sophia kneeled in the grass with the tall man and they enjoyed the beauty of nature together. +Once there was a boy who was feeling very miserable. He was walking down the street and he was so sad. Suddenly, he stopped in front of a giant stair. He was very curious about the stair, so he started to climb the steps. + +At the top of the stair was an old woman, who was smiling. She asked him why he was so miserable. The boy told her his story. The old woman smiled and said she had a surprise for him. + +The old woman explained to the boy that she had magic powers, and she would like to help him and make him happier. She told the boy to climb down the stair and follow her magic instructions. + +The boy was both curious and scared, but he followed the old woman's instructions. He walked around the town and went back up the stair. When he reached the top of the stair again, the old woman smiled at him and said that he had completed her instructions. + +Suddenly, the boy's sadness had disappeared. In it's place was a big smile! The old woman had given him a very special gift—happiness! The boy was forever grateful to the old woman and thanked her for her magical power. The old woman smiled and said, "That's the power of explaining, taking steps, and never being miserable!" +Billy was a hungry little boy. His tummy made noises and his legs shook with hunger. He asked his mom for something to eat and she said, "Let's go get a cut." +Billy smiled and ran outside. But when he got there, he saw that the place he usually got his cut was closed. He looked around and saw nothing. +Billy felt so hungry. He started to shake and cry. Then a kind lady came out from the closed shop. She had seen him from the window and she said, "Don't worry, I have a cut for you!" +Billy was relieved and thankful. He smiled and thanked the lady, who gave him the best cut he ever tasted. From then on, Billy was never as hungry as he was that day. +Once upon a time there was a man who owned a shop. It was full of expensive things. One day he took out a very special item. It was a bubble. The bubble was very big and it shone in the light. + +The man was very excited. He soon set it up in the middle of his shop. Everyone who walked by looked at the bubble. It was so shiny and beautiful. They wished they could buy it, but it was too expensive. + +The man went to bed at night. When he woke up the next day, the bubble was gone! Someone had taken it. But the man did not worry. He knew that someone must have loved it so much that they had to take it home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to sail so badly. She asked her mom if she could go and sail on the lake. Her mom said “yes†and so she grabbed some paint and sailed with her tiny boat. + +On the lake there was a grumpy old fish who didn’t like when people sailed by. He swam up to the little girl and told her to leave. She started to cry, but the fish felt bad, so he said if she painted her boat he would let her stay. + +So the little girl grabbed her paint and started painting her boat. She made it so pretty, with pink and red and purple. The old fish smiled so wide! He said she could stay as long as she wanted. + +So the little girl sailed far and wide and had so much fun. The old fish even waved at her from the shore when she passed. She never forgot her sail in the lake, with the grumpy old fish. +One day, it started to rain. The drops were coming down from the sky and it started to get wet. + +A tall nurse saw the rain from her window. She grabbed an umbrella and opened it up. She was ready to go outside. + +The nurse went walking around and the rain was still coming down. But, the tall nurse didn't care. She kept walking and enjoyed the fresh smell of the rain. + +After some time, the nurse decided to go back home. She closed the umbrella and smiled. She liked the peaceful feeling of the rain. + +The tall nurse was happy and the rain was still coming down. So, she went back inside where it was nice and dry. +Tommy was a restless three year old. He liked playing outside in the sun, but today there was only clouds. He had to do something, but what? Suddenly he had an idea! He decided to go to the beach and get an octopus. + +When he got there the octopus was already in the water. He stayed there and watched it swim around. He laughed when it moved its tentacles. After a while it got closer and he tried to grab it. But the octopus was too fast. + +Tommy kept trying, but the octopus kept getting away. He was getting tired and started to cry. Finally after a long time, he managed to grab the octopus. But it still didn't want to work with him. + +Tommy was exhausted and angry. He threw the octopus back in the water and left the beach. He had learned that sometimes things don't always work out. +Once upon a time there was a magical bird. This bird could soar up in the sky higher than any other. One day he flew up so high that he saw a magical world above the clouds. He flew closer and saw a thick white veil hiding the world. He wanted to explore what was beyond this veil, so he flew right into it. Suddenly, the thick veil opened up and the magical bird was free to explore this secret place. It was full of beautiful colors and interesting creatures. The bird spread his wings and soared around with joy and amazement. He explored this new world and had the best adventure. At the end of the day, he flew out of the magical world and back home. He wanted to come back someday and explore even more. +Once upon a time, there was a cute kitten who loved to explore. But one day, the kitten found a dark corner to play in and didn't come out. The other animals looked and called for her, but she stayed put. + +They knew they had to help the kitten, so they hatched a plan. They lured her with some yummy treats and finally the kitten scrambled out of the corner. + +But then she ran right into the boss animal on the farm and the boss animal roared, “You must surrender!†The kitten was so scared, she wanted to hide again, but the other animals saved her. + +Everyone surrounded the boss animal and cheered for the kitten, until the boss animal gave up. The kitten felt safe, and so relieved. From that day on, the kitten was never scared, and everyone was happy she was safe. +Jessy was feeling very excited. She rushed outside with a big smile on her face. The sun was shining brightly and the birds were singing loudly. Jessy saw a big box that looked very heavy. She was curious to know what was inside and rushed to open it. She pulled on the lid and finally opened it. To her surprise, a puppy was inside! It was so fluffy and cute. It barked loudly at Jessy and moved around with a lot of energy. She hugged the puppy and felt the weight of its body against hers. This was the best surprise Jessy had ever experienced! She instantly fell in love and knew the puppy was meant to be hers. From that day on, Jessy and her puppy were the best of friends. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her Aunt Audrey and thought she was very charming. One day, Lily's aunt came to visit. Lily wanted to show off her egg-shaped toy from the fair. She asked her aunt to watch her stand on one foot as she held the toy. + +With a big smile, Aunt Audrey said: "Let's see if you can stand on one foot." Lily stood on one foot, but it was hard to balance. She wobbled a bit and then stumbled. She fell on the ground. + +Aunt Audrey helped her up and said, "We can all learn from this. Stand strong and be still when life gets wobbly." They both laughed, and Lily loved her aunt more than ever. + +The moral of the story is that in life, when things get difficult or wobbly, it's best to stay still and be strong. When we do, we can conquer almost anything. +Once upon a time, there was a light plane. It flew very high in the sky and everyone loved to watch it. One day, something bad happened and the plane had to land. The problem was that something was preventing it from landing! + +The people on the ground quickly searched for a way to help the plane land, but they couldn't find anything that would work. Just then, they had an idea. They lit up a bright light with the help of a few children. + +The bright light helped the people in the plane land safely and the crowd cheered happily. The people were so excited to see the plane land safely and they thanked the children for their help. + +From that day on, the people in the town used a bright light every time a plane had to land to prevent it from crashing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jim. One day he went to the farm, to collect eggs from the chickens. But as soon as he arrived, Jim saw an ostrich. Jim decided to collect feathers from the ostrich. He picked two, then left. + +The next day, Jim took the feathers to school. Everyone in the class looked at him and laughed, pointing at Jim and the ostrich feathers. Jim was ashamed, so he went home and put the feathers away. + +The next morning, his father took him to the farm again and said, " Jim, animals are not something to collect. They are to be respected and looked after. Don't forget that. You made the ostrich very sad." + +Jim realised he had done wrong and felt very ashamed. From that day onwards, Jim always respected animals and never collected anything from them. +Mia was so excited. She saw a light in the sky and ran outside. When she looked up, she saw a beautiful butterfly with golden wings. She watched as the butterfly flew close and slowly floated over her shoulder. She felt so happy, she wanted to give the butterfly a hug. + +Suddenly, Mia saw something strange happening. The butterfly was flapping its wings and ink was shooting out from them like a fountain of sparkles. They twinkled and shone in the sunlight and Mia felt amazed at the magic she was seeing. + +With one final flutter, the butterfly was gone and Mia was left with a feeling of joy. The magic of the ink was so light that she knew it was something she could remember forever. Mia smiled and waved goodbye to the butterfly as it flew away. +Once there was a boy called Mark. Mark was three years old. He was very curious and loved to explore. + +Mark's mom was in the kitchen one day making dinner. Mark wanted to help, so his mom gave him a big, white cauliflower. She told him to remove the green leaves from the cauliflower. + +Mark looked at the cauliflower and carefully pulled off each of the green leaves. He was very slow and careful as he worked, because he did not want to break the cauliflower. + +Mark removed all the leaves until the white cauliflower was revealed. He was so proud of himself, and his mom was happy too. They both enjoyed the delicious cauliflower for dinner later that night. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. He loved to hop around and explore the world. + +One day he hopped into a deep dark hole. He was so scared, but he kept going. He kept on hopping until he reached the bottom of the hole. + +There he saw an old friend, a mole. "Oh hello there!" said the mole. + +The bunny was very nervous. He timidly said hello back to the mole. + +The mole said, "Let's go hop around under this big tree together". + +The bunny thought that sounded like a great idea. He followed the mole and they both hopped around under the big tree. + +They laughed and played until the sun went down. The bunny said goodbye to the mole and hopped back up the hole and into the night sky. He said he'd come back soon and the mole waved goodbye. + +The bunny hopped off into the night sky, happy and full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jim. He was three years old and he loved to bake. One day, Jim decided to bake a cake for his best friend. So he said to his mom, "Can we bake a cake?" And his mom said, "Yes, that sounds like a good idea." + +So, Jim and his mom went to the kitchen and started baking. First, they mixed all the ingredients. Then, they put them in the oven. Jim was so excited to see what the cake would look like! + +However, when the cake came out of the oven, it didn't look like a cake at all! It was flat and silly! Jim was so disappointed. He wanted to show his friend a special cake. + +So, he had an idea. He asked his mom if they could trade the silly cake for something else. His mom thought it was a great idea. So they went to the store and traded the cake in for some cake mix. + +Jim was so excited to bake a cake for his friend. This time, it turned out perfectly! He and his friend enjoyed the delicious cake and had a great time together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved pink things. Everywhere she went, she saw something pink. She had a pink dress, pink shoes, and a pink bag. One day, the little girl was walking and saw a nice pink flower. She wanted to pick the flower, but her mom reminded her, “You have to look carefully and make sure you're allowed to pick it.†+ +The little girl looked around and saw a big sign that said she couldn’t pick the flower. She sadly put her hand back down and continued walking. Suddenly, she saw another pink flower - this one was in a pot on a window sill. + +The little girl asked her mom, “Can I pick this one?†Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, you can pick this one!†The little girl happily picked the flower and put it in her bag. From that day on, the little girl was reminded to always look carefully before picking things. +Once upon a time there were two kids who wanted to play in the stream. One kid was very brave and the other was scared and wanted to stay away from the water. + +The brave kid said, "Come on, it looks fine!" But the scared kid was very scared and so he said, "No!" + +The brave kid said, "Let's fight!" and so they fought until the scared kid gave in. But when the brave kid jumped into the stream, it was too deep for him and he sank to the bottom and he never came back up. + +The scared kid sadly watched his friend get washed away by the stream and felt his heart, drop to the bottom of his tummy. + +The brave kid was never seen again, and the story had a very bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a small frog. He was very mild, so he was always happy. + +One day, the frog hopped around and found a big lock. He thought it was so cool and wanted to be able to open and close it. + +He hopped around the outside of the lock and found a key. He grabbed it with his toes and put it in the keyhole. He twisted it, and the lock opened! + +The frog was so happy and he hopped around the lock, showing everyone how he did it. Everyone was so proud of him. He was proud of himself too. + +The frog kept the key safe in his mouth, so he could lock and unlock the big lock whenever he wanted. Everyone said he was a very smart frog! +There was once a fat cat that glowed in the night. His fur shone like the stars and was very warm and cozy. + +One night, the cat was looking around when he heard a word. He couldn't quite understand what the word meant, but he knew it was special. + +The cat looked around and realized the word was coming from the sky. Sure enough, when the cat looked up he could see the stars were glowing brightly. They whispered the same word back to him. + +The cat was so excited and he knew the word must be magical. He sat awake all night, watching the stars and listening to their whispers. + +He finally fell asleep and when he woke up in the morning he knew what the word was: "love". +'Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was standing on the beach, which was a bit gloomy. She looked out to the sea, and saw a big sail. It was white and beautiful. + +The little girl wanted to reach out and touch it, so she leaned as far as she could. Suddenly, something magical happened! + +The sail began to move, and lifted the little girl off the beach. She floated high above the water, and could see the shore getting further and further away. + +After some time, the sail slowly brought the little girl back to the beach. She was so happy that she had been able to lean far enough to touch the sail. + +The little girl always remembered her magical adventure and the beautiful sail. From that day on, she visited the beach often and never forgot to lean a little bit closer so she could feel the sail's magic again.' +Once upon a time, there were two little children who loved playing together. One day, the children decided to go explore a mysterious place. When the children arrived, they saw a big blackboard in the corner of the room. + +The children were so excited and tried to figure out how to make it work. They soon realized that they had to load it with colours and shapes. So they loaded the blackboard with lots of colourful designs and shapes. + +When they stepped back, they saw a beautiful picture appearing on the mysterious blackboard. The children smiled and laughed with delight at the wonderful new creation they had made. + +The children played with the blackboard for the whole day and had the best time ever! They promised to come back the next day to create more mysterious designs together. +Once upon a time, there was a farm in an open field. A rabbit lived in the farm and there was one thing it wanted to do. It wanted to reach the big tree on the other side of the field so one day the rabbit set off. + +It hopped fast through the field, moving faster and faster. The grass tickled its ears as it hopped and the sun shone brightly. The rabbit was determined to get there and it was getting close. + +Suddenly, the rabbit could see the big tree. It hopped faster and faster until, at last, it reached the tree. The rabbit was so excited to get there - now it could have fun! It hopped around the tall tree, exploring and playing. + +The rabbit was very proud of itself for reaching the tree - it was a great adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Peter. Peter liked pink. He had a pink teddy bear and a pink toy car. +One day, Peter's mum promised him he could have a drink of juice. Peter was so excited! He waited and waited, but the drink never came. + +Peter was feeling lonely and sad. He asked his mum: why can't I have my drink? But she said nothing. + +Peter was getting angry. He started to stamp and shout. He said: I want my pink drink now! + +Suddenly, Peter's mum smiled. She said: Okay Peter, I'm sorry I forgot. I'll get your drink for you now. + +Peter was so happy and relieved. He jumped up and down and thanked his mum. From that day on, Peter's mum always remembered her promises. +Once upon a time there was a white otter who lived in a lake. He swam around all day, playing with his animal friends. + +One day, the lake started to get bigger. And bigger. Until it became so big that the otter couldn't see the other side. + +He started to get worried and scared that he might not be able to find his animal friends again. But then, he spotted something in the distance... A white boat! + +The boat came nearer and nearer, and he realized it was coming right towards him. As it got closer, he saw his animal friends inside! They waved and cheered as they sailed away into the distance. + +The otter was so happy but couldn't go with them, so he remained in the lake, watching them until they were out of sight. But he still knew they were safe, and they would all meet again someday. The end. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to pay for a jellyfish. She went to the store and asked the lady for a jellyfish. The lady said it would cost money. The little girl asked her mom if she could have some money so she could pay for a jellyfish. + +Mom gave the little girl some money and the little girl paid for the jellyfish. She ran out of the store with the jellyfish and it was funny. The jellyfish was shiny and wiggled a lot. + +The little girl went to the park and showed her friends her jellyfish. Everyone thought it was so funny and laughed when it wiggled. They played with it for a long time and then it was time to go home. + +The little girl said goodbye to her friends. She took her jellyfish and went back home. From that day on, the little girl loved going to the park with her jellyfish. It was always so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy bee. His name was Buzzy. Buzzy was always looking for honey. Every day, he would fly around and look for sweetness. + +Today was no different, Buzzy left the hive in search of honey. He flew high and low until suddenly he saw something very strange. It was a giant honey pot that was just sitting in a tree. + +"What is this?" Buzzy said in surprise. + +He flew to the top of the tree and looked inside. What he saw inside made him shake with excitement. The pot was full of delicious honey! + +Nobody was around, so Buzzy decided to take a little bit. With his tiny wings, he filled his tummy with honey and flew back to the hive. + +Back at the hive, his friends were waiting for him. They couldn't believe how much honey Buzzy had. But Buzzy didn't want to tell them where the honey came from. He was too nosy to tell them his secret. + +The end. +Karen had a fun day with her daddy. They were spinning in the garden, and it made her laugh. Then, they saw a black insect flying around the flowers. + +"Oh wow, what is that?" asked Karen. + +"That's a bee, honey," said Daddy. + +Karen thought the bee was really cool. She watched it as it flew around and around. Then, it flew up in to the air and started spinning around. + +Karen laughed, "Look at it go!" + +Daddy smiled. "That bee is just having fun," he said. + +Karen watched the bee spin in the sky until it was gone. She thought it was the best game ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He liked to play games, especially ones where he could hide. +One day, the boy found a place to hide no one else knew about-- a big bathtub. The bathtub was filthy and yucky, but the boy didn't care. He thought it was the best hiding spot ever! +The boy would go there every day and hide. He would stay in the bathtub for hours and have lots of fun playing. +Eventually, the little boy's mom found out he was hiding in the filthy bathtub. She scolded him and told him not to go there anymore. But sometimes, when his mom wasn't looking, the boy still would hide in the bathtub and play. +Once upon a time, there was a small family. Mum and Dad loved each other very much and they each hugged the little boy tightly. The little boy smiled and nodded, happy to be with his family. + +One day, Mum and Dad said it was time to go out. The little boy was sad to go, but the family went anyway. They arrived at a park with a huge pond in the middle. They sat down, and watched the ducks swimming. + +Suddenly, a little duckling paddled up to the edge of the pond. The little boy smiled, and carefully stretched out his arm, hoping the duckling might come closer. The little duckling did come, and swam around the little boy's hand as he laughed with joy. + +Mum and Dad smiled and nodded, happy to share the moment with the little boy. The little duckling seemed to like the little boy too, and the little family laughed and enjoyed each other's company. + +As the last rays of the sun shone over the little pond, Dad said it was time to go home. The little boy shook his head, not wanting the day to end. But Mum smiled, and nodded with love. She said they could come back another day and so, smiling, the little boy nodded too. +Once there was a boy who was very brave. He wanted to go on a trip to the beach. He was so excited and even brought his swimsuit. + +When he got to the beach, he was so happy. He couldn't wait to dive into the water. But when he jumped in, he was not careful and he slipped. He got very wet! + +He was so disappointed, but he decided to try again. So he took a deep breath and tried to dive again. However, this time he went too deep and he couldn't get back up. He started to panic and tried with all his might to get up, but the water just pulled him down. + +He was stuck there and he couldn't get out. He got more and more wet and cold and he eventually had to be rescued by some kind strangers. It was a very sad ending to his trip. +John loved peaches. But one day, his basket of peaches was empty. He felt sad and lonely. + +Just then, something amazing happened! A compassionate stranger came and filled John's basket with peaches. It was like magic! + +John was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He thanked the stranger and offered them some of his peaches. + +The stranger smiled and said no. But they said that they were happy to fill John's basket and wished him a very happy day. + +John was so thankful for the generous gift. From then on, John was always kind and compassionate—just like that stranger. +Once upon a time, three little pigs owned a farm. They had to work hard to tend to the garden and look after the animals. Every day, the pigs would bathe in the river to keep clean. + +One day, the pigs were walking to the river when they saw a pair of scissors. The scissors were bright and shiny, with a red handle! Excited, they decided to take the scissors back to the farm. + +When the pigs arrived home, they thought that the scissors would make a great toy. They quickly grabbed the scissors and started to play. But, as they weren’t careful, the scissors cut the garden and almost cut one of the pigs! + +The three little pigs learn a valuable lesson that day; that although it can be tempting to take something that looks beautiful, it may not always be the best choice. They decided to always be careful and not take things without asking. From that day on, the three pigs always made sure to bathe in the river without ever taking another pair of red scissors. +One day there was a fierce storm. It was so loud that it almost made the whole house tremble. Matt was only three years old but he was determined to brave the storm. He got dressed, opened the door and stepped outside. + +The wind was so strong that it almost knocked him off his feet. But he was no match for the fierce storm! He put his hands on the line. + +The rain had stopped but the wind was still blowing. As Matt looked up into the sky, he saw something extraordinary. He saw a colorful rainbow! + +Matt quickly ran inside, grabbed a piece of paper and a pen. He knew what he had to do - he had to sign the line! He carefully wrote his name and drew a picture of the rainbow. As soon as he was finished, the sun came out and the fierce storm was gone. + +"You did it, Matt!" his mom said proudly. "You made the storm go away!" +Once, there was a girl named Amy. She was 3 years old. One day, Amy's mom gave Amy a piece of copper. It was shiny, and Amy was excited. She wanted to make a necklace out of it. + +But, when Amy tried to cut it, something bad happened. The copper broke. Amy was very upset. + +Amy's mom saw this, and hugged Amy. She said, "It's okay, Amy. We can just cut another piece from the same piece of copper, and that will work better." + +Amy smiled, and tried again. This time, the copper didn't break. She managed to cut the copper into two pieces. + +Amy was then very happy. She made a beautiful necklace out of the copper. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tim and Anna. They were playing in the park, when they saw an elderly crane. + +"What a huge crane!" exclaimed Anna. + +Tim was amazed and said, "Maybe we can help it!" + +Anna agreed, so they started to work together and finish helping the elderly crane. First, they fetched some stones, then they made a pathway for the crane. + +The crane was so pleased and thanked them. "Thank you for helping me! Now, I can go and finish my journey!" + +Anna and Tim were so happy that they had helped the crane and they hugged each other. Then, they waved goodbye as the crane flew away. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there lived a young, honest girl named Sally. Sally was always curious and loved to explore. + +One day, Sally went out and found a strange chamber. It was much bigger on the inside than the outside, and she could hear a little noise coming from inside. + +Sally was scared, but bravely opened the door. Inside was a little, fluffy white puppy. It was so cute, she wanted to bring it home with her. + +She asked the puppy, "Would you like to come to my house and live with me?" The puppy nodded yes and jumped into her arms. + +Sally took her new puppy home and cared for him. They had so many fun adventures together, and Sally stayed honest with the puppy. They were the best of friends and always stayed together. +Once, there was a very small baby. She was so small that she had trouble doing anything by herself. She needed help with everything! That’s when the network came in. The network was made of the baby’s friends and family. Everyone supported the baby in whatever way they could. + +The baby felt so loved! She smiled and felt happy, knowing she had so many people to support her. Soon, she started to be able to do more things on her own. She started talking and walking by herself, and soon she was running around. + +But then, one day, the baby did something wrong. She felt so ashamed. She didn’t know what to do. Then she remembered the network - all the people that had been supporting her all this time. She looked around and realized they were still there. They had not gone away! + +The baby knew that she could trust them and turn to them for help. The network helped her to understand what had happened, and what she could do next time. Now, the baby felt better. + +The baby was glad to be part of the network. No matter what happened, she knew she would never be alone. The network would always be there to support her. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear who lived deep in the woods. Every morning he would go for a walk and kick up the dust as he went. One day he was walking along and he came to a twist in the path. He wanted to explore what was around the twist, so he took a peek. + +He saw lots of animals scurrying around and having fun. He wanted to join in, but he was still grumpy. Then he had an idea. He grabbed handfuls of dust and threw it in the air. The animals looked up and laughed when they saw the dust floating in the air. + +The grumpy bear smiled and he began to join in the fun. The animals ran and twisted around him as they chased each other and the dust in the air. The bear was happy and he wasn't grumpy anymore. + +That's how the grumpy bear learned how twist and have fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kayla. She really wanted to explore the world around her, so one day she decided to try to fly to the moon. + +Kayla put on her green cape and waved her wand in the air. She tried to take off, but she wasn't moving at all. She tried again, but it still did not work. + +Suddenly, a friendly-looking star appeared and said, "I know what you're trying to do. Why not try flying to other planets in our solar system?" + +Kayla was excited and flew off to explore the different planets. She first visited Mercury, the smallest planet. It was very hot and she enjoyed looking at its bright yellow glow. + +Next, she flew to Venus. The air was sweet-smelling and the planet was very beautiful. Kayla smiled and waved to all the friendly Venusian creatures she saw. + +Lastly, she flew to Earth. It was the most amazing planet of all. Kayla was thrilled to find out that Earth was actually her home. + +Kayla was so happy that she had tried flying to all of these different planets. She hugged the friendly star, thanked her for all the help, and flew back home with a smile on her face. +John and his mother were baking a pie together. They mixed the ingredients and poured them into the pie tin. + +John's mother said, "Now let's put it in the oven". + +But when John tried to carry the pie, it was too heavy, and he lose his grip. The pie fell to the floor, and the hard crust broke into pieces. + +John looked sadly at the mess, "Oh no! We lose the pie!". + +His mother smiled and said, "Never mind, we can still make another one". + +So they cleaned up the mess, mixed the ingredients again and baked another pie. This time, John was careful not to lose his grip. And so they ended up with a delicious pie that they could share. +Once upon a time in the woods there lived a curious red fox. Every day the fox waited for something special. One day there came a surprise. It was a furry creature! The fox was so excited he jumped around and wagged his tail. + +The fox started to follow the furry creature and soon he realized it was bigger than him. He was a bit scared but kept walking. Then he noticed that this creature had red fur like his. He wondered if it was an animal he had never seen before. + +When the fox got closer to the creature, he smelled something yummy. He thought maybe it was some food! As he got even closer, he saw that the red furry creature was actually a big red bear with a big ham sandwich in its paws! + +The fox was so surprised and excited that he jumped in the air and ran around the bear! The bear smiled and gave the fox a big, juicy bite of its sandwich. From that day on the fox and the bear were the best of friends, and they shared many more yummy surprises! +Once there was an old man. He was a regular man who liked to pray. Every morning he would feel a strength from prayer when he reached for a symbol in his pocket. + +One day the man wanted to pray but he couldn't find his symbol. He asked his little granddaughter "Where is the symbol?" + +The little girl said "I played with it. I'm sorry." + +The man got very angry. He shouted "You must always respect symbols. This symbol is very important!" + +The little girl started to cry and she said sorry again. The man was still angry and he said "This shows that you do not obey. You must try harder next time." + +The old man was right. We must always try to be respectful of symbols and be obedient. Otherwise, we may end up with a bad ending. +Once upon a time there was a big insect who wanted to go on a journey. He wanted to explore the world, away from the meadow where he lived. So the insect started walking and walking and walking, until he saw something far away in the sky. + +The insect wondered what it could be, so he followed it. As he flew closer and closer, the insect noticed it was the sun. The sun smiled at him and said, "Follow me and I will show you the most beautiful things you can see in the world. We'll discover together." + +The insect was so excited, so he followed the sun. Together, they saw many wonderful things like new fields and trees, rivers and butterflies. The sun was so big and bright and it lit up the sky. They laughed and enjoyed the adventure with all their friends. + +When their journey was finished, the sun reminded the insect of the most important lesson: "Always follow the light, and you'll be happy." + +The insect was so thankful for all the sun had shown him on his journey. He took the lessons and he kept them close. He used them to guide him and make sure nothing ever made him sad. + +The insect was so thankful for his adventure that he wanted to share it with everyone. He wanted them to know the same feeling of joy that he had felt on his journey, and to always follow the light. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. They wanted to go for a walk, so they put on their shoes and went outside. It was a sunny day and mommy was happy. But then the baby saw something in the dirt. It was a long, skinny root. + +The baby was a little fearful of it. He didn't know what it was and he didn't want to touch it. So mommy took him in her arms and explained. She said the root was from a tree and it was nothing to be scared of. + +The baby was still scared, so mommy and baby decided to discuss it. Mommy talked about how the root was part of the tree and how the tree provides shade and shelter for animals. Finally, the baby felt better about the root and he was no longer fearful. + +Mommy and baby then went for their walk, happy to have discussed the root. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly hill. On the hill was an old man who liked to roll down it. Every day he would roll down the hill as fast as he could. + +One day, when the man was rolling down the hill, something delicious rolled right behind him. It was a huge cocoa roll. The old man stopped and picked it up. He thought it looked yummy. + +He took the cocoa roll home and shared it with his friends. Everybody thought it tasted really good. Even the ugly hill was happy. + +The old man wanted to do something special, so he invited all the creatures from far away to come and have some cocoa rolls with him. Everyone had a really good time. They laughed, and laughed, and rolled down the ugly hill together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He loved to walk. His days were filled with happy steps and quiet moments. He loved to explore the world around him. Everywhere he went, he was happy. + +One day, the boy went for a special walk. He didn’t know where it would take him, but he was excited. He walked and walked into the woods. He was surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds. + +The boy kept walking until he reached a quiet pond. He sat down on the grass and watched the sun set. Suddenly, the boy understood what life was all about. He realized that all he had to do was to keep walking and everything would be alright. He was content. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy sheep. He loved to ride. Every day he would ride around on the farm. He always rode fast, just like a galloping horse. + +The other animals were scared of him. They did not want to ride with him because he was grumpy. + +But one day, a little lamb started to follow the grumpy sheep. She wanted to ride with him. She thought he might be kind and friendly. + +The grumpy sheep was surprised to see the lamb following him. He did not expect that. So he stopped to look at her. + +The little lamb said, "Please, may I ride with you?" + +The grumpy sheep smiled. He said, "Yes, you can ride with me." + +From that day forward, the grumpy sheep and the little lamb rode together every day. They had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a brown bear who wanted to join a lake party. The bear was very excited as it had never been to a lake before. The bear walked to the lake and when it got there, it joined the party. + +The bear was so happy! It had never seen so many animals having so much fun together. There were fishes, ducks, and even a fox swimming and playing. The brown bear smiled and joined in on the fun. It played chasing games and splashed around in the lake. + +The bear had so much fun that day. When it got tired, it found a big rock to rest on. The lake was so peaceful and calm and the bear enjoyed the afternoon sun. + +As the days went by, the bear moved closer and closer to the lake, eventually deciding to make it its home. The bear was so happy to have a lake to count on. +One day, a little girl named Sarah wanted to wear her mom's jewelry to school. She asked her mom nicely, but her mom said no. Sarah's face started tearing up, and she began to weep. + +Her mom then got very mad and took away Sarah's favorite toy. This made Sarah even sadder. She put her head down and started to weep even more. + +Sarah's dad saw what happened and felt very sorry for Sarah. He decided he would help her. He went to the store and bought her some new jewelry. + +When Sarah saw the jewelry, she was so happy! She stopped weeping and thanked her dad. They hugged, and she put the new jewelry on. From then on, Sarah promised herself to be more obedient. She was happy to have her dad's help. +One day, Jack was excited to go for a drive with his mom. She put him in the car and they drove off. Jack looked out the window and saw lots of trees and houses. It felt like they drove forever, but then they arrived at a big open place. It was a new park. + +Jack could see lots of children playing on the swings and other fun things. He saw a big sandbox, too. He made his mom stop the car so he could get out and explore. + +After a few minutes, Jack found a big, bright green cell in the grass. He picked it up and turned it around in his hands. It looked new and shiny. He walked over to his mom and showed her the cell. She smiled and told him it was a special surprise because he was such a good boy. + +Jack was so happy that he gave his mom a big hug. Then he ran off to play with the new cell. He quickly made friends with some of the other kids and they had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, Jack and his mom drove home from the park. Jack was tired from all the playing but he was also very happy. He clutched his new cell in his hand and looked forward to all the fun he would have with it later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She loved to dress up and play dress-ups with her little friends. + +One day, Daisy suggested that they play a fashion show game. She said it was a game where they would each pick an outfit and then see who could dress up the most fashionably. + +Daisy's friends all agreed to join her game. They each ran to their closets and put on their fanciest clothes. + +Daisy picked out a long purple dress and matching shoes. She also put on some pretty earrings. + +When Daisy was done getting dressed, her friends all agreed that she looked the most like a fashionista. + +"You win!" they shouted. + +Daisy was so happy that she had won the fashion game. She thanked her friends for playing with her and they all laughed from pure joy. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted a crayon. She looked everywhere for it, but it seemed to have vanished. She searched the whole house, but still the crayon did not appear. + +Suddenly, the little girl had an idea. She found a very hidden spot in a dark corner of the house, and there the crayon suddenly appeared! She was so excited she took the crayon, but she didn't stop to think if she should take it or not. + +Unfortunately, the crayon belonged to a very angry monster. As soon as the little girl touched it, the monster came out and chased her! The little girl ran very fast and managed to escape. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to think twice before taking something that doesn't belong to you. Even if the crayon had looked very tempting and attractive, it was still wrong to take it without permission. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and he had a toy car. Every day, he would play with it and pretend to drive all around. + +One day, Tom's mom said, “Let’s go for a drive and look for some fish.†So, they both got in the car and drove to the lake. + +When they arrived, Tom was very excited. He asked, “What kind of fish will we see?†+ +Mom replied, “We'll see if we can find any trout today.†+ +Tom looked around and it didn't take him long to find some. He even saw a big one! But then he noticed some terrible things in the water. There were cans and bottles floating around. + +Mom said, “Let’s go, we shouldn’t stay here too long!†+ +So they drove away, leaving the lake and the fish behind. Tom was sad to see the terrible mess that humans had made. From then on, he made sure to keep his own home tidy so that others could enjoy the beauty of nature too. +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He had lots of rice. He kept the rice in his house. One day he decided to shut the house. He made sure it was safe and that no one could open it. + +The man went away for many days. He visited friends and family and had lots of fun. When the man came back he found his house shut. Someone had locked the house and he couldn't get in. He tried and tried to open the door but nothing worked. + +The man was so sad. He didn't have his rice anymore and he was no longer rich. He never found out who had shut his house and took his rice. He was never able to get his rice back. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. She was very special and unique. Anna was playing in her bedroom when she accidentally fell off the bed. + +At first, Anna didn't understand why she was so scared. She started to panic as she felt like she had broken something. But then, Anna saw her soft pillow lying on the floor. She had fallen on to it. + +Anna was so relieved. She had been saved by her special pillow and learnt an important lesson. She realised that in life, sometimes having something unique and special can help us in difficult situations. +Josh and his mommy went to the beach. Josh loved the beach! He was so excited to go and play. + +"Let's go and play on the beach, Mommy," said Josh. + +"Yes, let's go," said Mommy. + +When they got to the beach it was so quiet. Josh and Mommy made sandcastles and flew a kite. They played together in the sand for a long time. + +They both felt happy and content. Josh and Mommy smiled at each other and felt the love between them. + +When it was time to leave, Mommy and Josh hugged and kissed. + +"I love you so much, Mommy," said Josh. + +"I love you too, my sweet Josh," said Mommy. They held hands and walked away from the quiet beach. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear who liked to try new things. So one day the bear decided to explore nature. + +The bear stepped outside and could scent the smelly flowerbeds from far away. The bear explored the garden, looking at all the colourful flowers. The bear loved being surrounded by nature. + +As the sun started to set, the bear tried to find his way home. The darkness made it difficult, but the bear didn't give up. He tried really hard and followed his nose to find the way back. + +Finally, the bear was home! He had had a great adventure, exploring smelly nature and learning how to try his best. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Ben was about to have dinner with his family. They were having a special meal of Ordinary celery. Ben did not want to eat it. He found celery repulsive and did not want to eat it. + +Ben's dad noticed that he wouldn't eat his celery. He asked Ben kindly, "Why won't you eat the celery?". Ben replied honestly, "I don't like it!" His dad smiled and reminded him, "It's part of a special dinner, Ben. You have to eat it". + +Ben felt embarrassed and sad. He felt embarrassed because he didn't want to be different from the rest of his family. Everyone around the dinner table was enjoying the ordinary celery. He was the only one who found it unpalatable. + +But then something amazing happened! His mom brought a surprise dessert of his favorite food. It was a big and juicy piece of watermelon! Ben was so happy that he forgot all about his embarrassment. There was now something delicious he could enjoy. + +Ben smiled at his mom and dad and said, "Thank you for the watermelon. I love it.". His family smiled warmly at him and said, "You're welcome". As Ben dug into the sweet watermelon, he was happy to be ordinary again. +Emily was very excited. She was going to the office to paint. She loved painting, and she had heard the office was very interesting. + +When she arrived, Emily couldn't believe her eyes! There was so much to paint - big walls, small walls, and even a ceiling. Emily was in heaven! She spent the whole day painting with bright colors and own ideas. + +At the end of the day, Emily was exhausted but very happy. She had painted her very own masterpiece! Every time she looked at it, she was filled with pride. The office was now full of wonderful pictures that she had created. + +Emily couldn't wait to go back and paint again. She knew that each time she returned, the office would be even more interesting! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Max. She had a pocket full of toys and she liked to keep them all organized. When Max went out to play she always liked to carry her stuff in her pocket. + +One day, Max's mom said it was time to go home. She said, "Max, time to go home. Please put all your toys in your pocket." +But Max was having too much fun to go home. She wanted to stay and play. So she said, "No! I don't want to go yet!" + +Max's mom looked at her and said, "Listen Max, if you don't put all your toys in your pocket, it will be hard to find them later. Be organized so you can find everything easily." Max understood and quickly put all her toys in her pocket. + +Max learned an important lesson that day. Being organized is important so you never lose track of the things you love. +Once there was a parrot. He was very large. The parrot lived with a family. He was very happy. +Every day the parrot would fly in the garden. He enjoyed it very much. +One day, the family had guests over. The parrot was flying around when one of the guests got scared. She pushed the parrot. +The parrot was startled and flew away. He didn't come back. +The family was very sad and missed the parrot very much. They searched for him everywhere, but he was gone. They never saw him again. +Once upon a time there was a little booboo. He liked to play all the time, but one day he was feeling especially silly. + +So he decided to go for a walk. He saw a big oil puddle in front of him and he decided to jump in it! + +He started jumping up and down and splashing the oil everywhere. When he finished, he noticed that his little feet were hurt and covered in oil. + +He started to cry, but then he had an idea. He went home to get some tissues and he used them to cover the hurt oil on his feet. + +When he was done, his feet felt much better. He took one last look at the oil puddle and then said goodbye. + +The little booboo never jumped in an oil puddle again! +One day, a bear laid down in a bowl. The bowl was slow and it moved through the woods. The bear was happy and he stayed in the bowl for a long time and enjoyed the ride. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a noise coming from the trees nearby. He peered around the corner and saw a wild boar running towards the bowl. The bear was worried and he held tight onto the sides of the bowl. + +The boar came very close and the bear was sure he would be caught, but then the boar stopped, just inches away from the bowl. The boar had found some delicious berries and quickly began to eat them. The bear held on tight as the boar ate, and when the boar was finished he left. + +The bear finally sighed deeply, relieved that he had been saved by the slow bowl! From that day on, the bear never went anywhere without his trusty bowl! +Mary was very proud of her birthday. She was three years old. All her friends and family gathered to celebrate with her. Everyone sang happy birthday and gave her lots of presents. + +Mary was so happy to see everyone. She smiled and thanked them for coming. Her mom hugged her and kissed her on the cheeks. She said, "I love you so much, Mary." + +After a long day of having fun, Mary lay in her bed. She thought of her birthday and how proud she was. Mary felt safe and loved. She knew her mom and dad cared for her very much. + +The next morning, Mary woke up excited for a new day. She still felt very proud of her special birthday. She decided to make every day special and never forget how much her mom and dad care for her. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Mikey. He loved to record things; he recorded everything that caught his eye. One day, he found something very special – a small purple flower. “It’s so pretty!†he said as he carefully recorded it. “I want to take it home with me!†+ +Just then a voice said, “No,Mikey! You must be careful with nature. You don’t need to pick it up and take it home. Leave it here for others to enjoy and record it for your memory.†+ +Mikey listened to what he was told, and he decided to take a picture of it instead. He recorded it for his memory, and everyone was happy. + +The moral of the story is that nature is precious and it's important to be careful with it. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy bird who wanted to make a nest for her family. She went out to the woods and gathered twigs, bark, and small stones. She used her beak to put the pieces together and before long, she had a beautiful nest. She called out to her children and said, "Let's go! Our nest is ready!" + +The baby birds were so excited and they flew right to the nest. They hopped around and tried to fit into their new home. They could tell that their mommy was very intelligent and she had done a great job! + +Soon enough, all of the birds were settled into their nest. The mommy looked around and smiled, feeling very happy that her family were all safe and secure. It was a nice place for them to rest and play. + +Once the mommy bird was sure that everything was how she wanted it, she said, "Let's never leave this nest!" Her children all agreed, and they made a special promise to protect their nest together. + +The End! +John was feeling very excited. Today he was going to the big stadium to watch his favourite soccer team. His parents were being so adorable, they'd bought him a jersey to wear and a big foam hand to wave in the air. + +John followed the crowd through endless corridors. He felt like he was a million miles away from home. Finally, the crowd started to stir and John could hear loud cheers. He was so close! + +But then John had an awful feeling. Something was wrong. The light around him flickered and then it went dark. He couldn't hear the crowd anymore. He was stuck in the dark. + +John's parents couldn't find him. He was lost in the big stadium and he couldn't find his way out. He had a bad ending. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old, happy, and lucky. Every day when Emma woke up she felt excited because she didn't know what the day held in store for her. + +One day, Emma was feeling extra lucky. She decided to take a walk. While walking, she found a small, beautiful way through the woods. She loved the way it looked and knew she wanted to explore. + +Suddenly, Emma heard loud noises coming from ahead. When she came closer, she saw something that made her very sad. A group of kids were playing in the way she loved and making a big mess. Emma hated it so much. + +She ran away and sadly went back home. Later, Emma decided to explore other ways and was thankful that she was lucky to have so many choices. + +She never tried to explore that way again, but she was always happy when she went down other ways and saw how beautiful they were. +Jimmy was very excited today. He got to go to school for the first time! He walked into the classroom and saw a big, blackboard on the wall. He wanted to touch it but he couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, a teacher came into the classroom. The teacher asked Jimmy if he wanted to lift the blackboard. Jimmy said yes and the teacher gave him a big smile. The teacher lifted the blackboard up high so Jimmy could reach it. + +Jimmy touched the blackboard. He loved the way it felt. The teacher told Jimmy the blackboard was available for him to use to draw pictures and practice writing letters. + +Jimmy was so happy. He thanked the teacher and said he couldn't wait to draw lots of pictures and practice writing on the blackboard. Jimmy knew this was going to be the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was playing in his garden. He had a pretty rake that he liked to play with. He poked the rake in the dirt, pretending it was a spaceship, and zoomed around the garden. + +Then his Mommy called him in for dinner. The little boy didn't want to leave his garden yet, so he continued to poke the rake in the ground. + +Mommy got very upset and told him not to poke the rake in the dirt. She told him it was time to come in and eat dinner, but the boy kept poking. + +Mommy was very frustrated and didn't know what to do. Finally, she asked the boy if he'd like to help her make dinner. She said he could use the pretty rake to chop vegetables, and the little boy's eyes lit up. + +He followed Mommy inside and got to work. He carefully poked and chopped all the vegetables. Mommy was very proud of him and praised him for his fine work. + +The little boy was happy to have been able to help Mommy in the kitchen, and they shared a delicious dinner together. + +The end. +Once there was a girl. She was only three years old. Every day, she watched her mom and dad become patient and kind. + +One day the girl found a wallet. It was shiny and sparkly. She wanted to keep it forever. + +Her mom told her to be patient. She waited and hoped it would be hers. + +Finally, the girl was able to keep the wallet. She was so happy and proud. She learned to be patient and it paid off. +Paul loves to explore the world. One day, he set out on an adventure. He walked to the park and saw something shiny in the grass. It was a steel bar. Paul picked it up and licked it. He was surprised at how it tasted. It tasted like metal. + +Paul kept exploring the park and found a puddle. He squatted down and looked in. The water was spoiled and the smell was nasty. He couldn’t resist, so he stuck his finger in to taste it. It was very yucky. Paul spat it out and wiped his finger on his shirt. + +Paul's adventure was over and he had learnt a lot. He realized that not everything tastes good, and that he should not taste things he doesn’t know. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man who had a machine. It was noisy and made him feel uncomfortable. Every day he tried to make the machine quiet, but nothing seemed to help. + +One day he had an idea. He decided to listen to the machine. And so he put his ear close to the machine and he listened very carefully. + +The man heard something he didn't expect. He heard soft humming coming from the machine. He realised that the machine just wanted to feel comfortable. + +So the man put a blanket over the machine and it stopped making the noise. The man was so happy that it worked! From that day on, the man kept listening to the machine and it made him feel comfortable too. +Alice loved to take rides in her dad's taxi. She especially liked when he drove around the city. She watched the tall buildings and all the people going to and from their destinations. + +One day, her dad said something that made her very excited. He said, "Alice, I'm going to deliver an impressive package today. You can come with me if you want!" + +Alice jumped into the taxi and sat in the passenger seat. As they drove, Alice kept wondering what the package was. She asked her dad, but he just smiled and said, "You'll see soon enough." + +The taxi pulled up to a large building and her dad delivered the package to a man in a suit. Alice was impressed by how important it all seemed. + +Her dad smiled and said, "Alice, I just delivered an important business contract. That contract will help a lot of people in the city." + +Alice was amazed by her dad's work and felt more proud of him than ever. She couldn't wait to tell her friends all about the impressive package her dad delivered that day. +There was a girl named Jane who was very nice. She wanted to help everyone and make them happy. One day she noticed a fragile bird with a broken wing. Jane knew she could help the bird, so she took him home. She put a bandage on his wing and the bird got better very quickly. + +Jane was so proud of her work. She was so happy that she wanted to show the bird to her friend. She brought the bird over to her friend's house, but her friend's cat was there. The cat was very excited to see the bird and started running around. The bird was scared and flew away. + +Jane was upset that she couldn't help the bird anymore. She just wished she had kept him safe. She looked down and noticed that the bandage had left marks on the bird's delicate skin. She realized that she had been too careless and the poor bird's fragile skin was hurt. + +Jane was sad that she couldn't help the bird anymore. She felt so bad that she could have done something differently and kept the bird safe. She knew that she had failed and the bird was hurt because of it. + +There was nothing she could do for the bird anymore and that was the bad ending. +Jack liked to jog. He jogged around the park every morning. His chest felt strong and he liked the feeling of the fresh air. One morning he noticed a smelly smell when he jogged. It was coming from a big chest that was lying near the playground. Jack stopped to look at the chest. + +He saw that it had a big smiley face painted on it. He thought it was a fun chest. He wondered what was inside. He walked over to the chest and opened it. Inside he found lots of smelly garbage. + +He couldn't believe it. He decided to pick it up and take it away with him. He put on a pair of gloves to protect his hands from the smelly garbage. Then he started to jog with the chest. + +He jogged away from the park and took the chest to the rubbish bin. When he was done he jogged back to the park. He felt good that he had cleaned up the smelly garbage. From now on he could jog without smelling the unpleasant smell. +Once there was a delicate bunny who loved to spring around. Every morning he would take the golf club and go out to the golf course. Springing around he would hit the golf balls with such grace that the other golfers would stop and watch. His delicate strokes made for perfect shots and everyone would cheer for the bunny. + +The bunny loved the attention and admired how far the golf balls could go. One day he saw a particularly long drive and wanted to beat it. With a mighty spring the bunny charged forward and hit the golf ball with perfect form. The ball flew farther than he ever dreamed and the crowd cheered! + +The bunny had done it! He had made the longest drive of the day. From that day on, the little delicate bunny was known for his long drives. He could spring around the golf course with ease. He was the best golfer around! +One sunny day, a little girl named Daisy was observing her dad grow a lawn. She watched as he spread the seeds and watered them. Daisy felt so proud and happy. + +Once the seedlings shot up out of the ground, Daisy was amazed. The grass started to look so beautiful and green. She wanted nothing more than to run and play among the thick blades. + +But as the grass was getting bigger and bigger, Daisy noticed a problem on the lawn. There seemed to be something eating the blades of grass. + +Daisy asked her dad what was wrong and he told her that there were ignorant little moles out there. Dino told Daisy that the kindest thing to do would be to let the moles stay on the lawn and observe them from far away. + +From that day on, Daisy and her dad enjoyed watching the moles from a distance. She was very careful to never try and catch or hurt the moles, because she now understood that they should be free to enjoy their lawn too. +Once upon a time there was a bird who loved to sing. Every day the bird would sing a lovely song that would make every one smile. But one day a mean fox came into the forest and heard the bird's song. The fox was so angry he scattered all the leaves on the floor. The bird was very scared and flew away so the fox couldn't catch her. + +The bird flew away and found a safe place far away. There she could sing her song without worrying about the fox. But then one day a big, long storm came and the bird had to leave her new home. She decided to go back to her old home, even though the fox was still there. + +The bird was determined and did not keep quiet as she flew into the forest. As soon as the fox heard her song he came running. The bird scattered the leaves as she flew away and the fox was left angry and alone. She flew away and did not stop singing until she was far away from the forest. + +The bird continued to sing her song wherever she went and made many friends along the way. She never had to worry about the mean fox again. From then on the bird was free to fly and sing wherever she wanted. +There was a deaf fisherman who was in trouble. He got lost at sea and couldn't find his way home. He floated around in his boat, but he couldn't hear where he was going. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and the fisherman started to sink! He was in danger and needed help. + +Luckily, a brave boy saw what was happening. He ran and jumped into the water. He swam over to the boat and found the fisherman. He used all his strength to save him and carried the fisherman to safety. + +The fisherman was glad. He thanked the boy and said he was a hero. The boy smiled and went home. He was proud he had been able to save the fisherman! +Milo looked up at the sky and saw an impressive nest. He stretched his arms and yawned. He was so tired! He had been playing outside all day, and now he wanted to have a rest. + +Milo decided to climb up to the nest and see what was inside. He was surprised to find a big egg in it! The egg had tiny and colourful spots, and it was very pretty. + +Milo lay down in the nest and snuggled up to the egg. He was so excited to see what would hatch out of it! Just then he started to get very sleepy and yawned again. He closed his eyes and fell fast asleep with the egg. + +Tomorrow would be an exciting day, thought Milo. He just knew something very impressive would hatch out of the egg. +Once upon a time, there was a huge hill in the middle of the forest. The hill was so tall, you couldn't see the top. But that didn't stop the little girl from wanting to climb it. + +The little girl was only 3 years old, but she was brave! She grabbed her tiny pink backpack and started walking towards the hill. + +When she reached the bottom, she stopped and looked up. It was huge! She took a deep breath and started to climb. + +The girl climbed and climbed, until finally she reached the top. Once she was up there she stood in silence, looking down at the trees below. It was so peaceful up here, and she was so proud of herself for climbing the huge hill. + +With a smile, the little girl hopped down the hill and went home. +Tommy was three years old and he only had one wish: to buy a brilliant thundercloud. So one day, he asked his mom if he could buy one. + +"Tommy, you can't buy a thundercloud," his mom said. + +But Tommy was determined! He had to get his brilliant thundercloud. He ran to the store to find one. + +When he got to the store, he searched and searched, but he couldn't find one. Suddenly he saw some loud thunder outside. + +He looked up and saw a brilliant thundercloud performing tricks in the sky. Tommy was so happy! He ran back home to tell his mom all about it. + +When he was back home, he asked her if he could go outside and watch the beautiful thundercloud again. His mom said yes and they went outside together. + +Tommy spent the whole day looking at the brilliant thundercloud. He smiled and said, “That's the thundercloud that I wanted to buy!†+Once there was a little girl named Ellie who loved to travel the world. She wanted to see all the beautiful places that the world had to offer. + +One day, Ellie told her mom that she wanted to travel around the world. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can go. Make sure you are careful and graceful during your journey." + +So, Ellie started to pack her bags and get ready for the trip. She was so excited and couldn't wait to explore all the fantastic places she had read about. + +On her journey, Ellie saw mountains, rivers, deserts and forests. Everywhere she went, people were so friendly and kind. She also visited many graceful animals like tigers, giraffes, elephants, and monkeys. + +At the end of her journey, Ellie had traveled the world and met so many interesting people and animals. She made lots of wonderful memories that she would never forget and was so grateful to have had the opportunity to explore the world. +Danny and his Mom went for a walk in the park. As they walked, Danny noticed a big otter swimming in the pond. He was very excited and shouted, “Mom, look! It’s an otter!†+ +Mom smiled and said, “Yes, it’s an otter. What do you think it needs to stay comfortable?†+ +Danny thought for a moment, then said, “It needs water!†+ +Mom agreed and said, “Yes, it does. But you know what else it needs? Clean water and a safe place to rest.†+ +Danny nodded and said, “Yes, it needs clean water and a safe home.†+ +Mom hugged him and said, “You’re right. It’s our job to make sure places like this are kept safe and clean. We can’t let anyone destroy it.†+ +Danny nodded again and said, “Yes, we need to protect the otter’s home.†+ +Mom and Danny looked out at the pond, both hoping that no one would destroy the otter’s comfortable home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to see the world and have new adventures, so she decided to leave her home. + +She packed her bag and said goodbye to her parents. She walked outside and it was very noisy. She was a bit scared. + +The girl kept walking until she saw a big tree. She thought it would be a nice place to rest, so she sat underneath it. + +The tree made her feel better and she started to feel braver. She decided to keep going and see what else she could find. + +When she walked to the next village, things were different. It was much quieter and the people were friendly. The little girl was so happy to be there. + +She made friends, explored different places and found a new home. She had changed her life, and she was glad she did it. +Once there was a little girl who loved sharks. She had a collection of stuffed sharks, posters of sharks and books about sharks. She even had a bright green shirt with a shark on it. + +One day, the girl was feeling very excited. She knew that if she knelt down beside the ocean, she could see real sharks swimming by! So she did. She knelt on the beach and waited. + +Sure enough, very soon a big shark came by. It swam in a tidy circle around her, and chomped at the water. The little girl was so excited. She wanted to stay forever and watch the sharks, but it was getting late. + +So, reluctantly, she got up and went back home. Every time she saw the ocean after that, she would always kneel down to try and see sharks again. +Once upon a time in a faraway place, there was an ugly daisy. Its petals were gray and it had no color or life. One day, a little girl wanted to buy the daisy. She asked her mom if she could buy it, and her mom said yes. + +The little girl went to the store and asked to buy the daisy. But the storekeeper said they didn't sell ugly daisies. He said it was too ugly to sell. + +The little girl felt very sad. She couldn't buy her ugly daisy. She wanted to make it happy and show everyone how beautiful it was. + +But then something amazing happened. The storekeeper remembered how sad the little girl was and decided to sell her the daisy. Everyone was so excited, and the little girl took her daisy home. + +From that day on, the ugly daisy was full of life and brought joy to the little girl’s home. Everyone was happy, and the little girl learned a valuable lesson about beauty and friendship. +Once there was a brave knight who was getting ready for battle with an enemy. He was wearing his shiny armor and held his tall, golden shield. As he prepared, his parents were worried. His mom turned to him and said, "Be careful son, and don't do anything stupid." + +The knight nodded and said, "Yes mom. I will be careful." + +He rode off towards the enemy, feeling very brave. But when he got there, he saw something unexpected. The enemy was not what he had expected - it was a dragon! He knew that the dragon was too strong for his sword, so he held up his shield. + +The dragon breathed a hot flame and the knight felt the heat on his armor. He could feel the shield start to crack and break. The brave knight then ran away as fast as he could, with the shattered shield. + +He left feeling embarrassed and ashamed. He had gotten too brave and it was stupid. But he had learned a lesson - never underestimate your enemies. +Once upon a time there was a very weak girl. She never had enough food to eat. One day she felt so weak she thought she could not go on. That's when she saw a beautiful butterfly fluttering in the sunshine. It was like it was dancing in the sky so she decided to try and dance too. + +So the weak girl tried to dance. She jumped and twirled in the sunshine and smiled. The butterfly came and danced with her. She spun and twirled with the butterfly for what felt like a long time. + +The weak girl felt stronger. She felt like dancing had given her energy. After a while she stopped dancing and realized she was no longer weak. She had enough energy to look for food. + +So she went in search of food and soon found enough to eat. She enjoyed her food and even had enough to share with her friends. The weak girl was very happy that day. + +The End. +John was walking in the park when he saw something that seemed perfect. A carrot! Its bright orange color was so inviting. John was so excited to eat it. He couldn't wait to bite into it. But when he did, it was much more than what he expected. + +John felt a slight tingle in his mouth, like he had just eaten something magical. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the carrot. The voice warned John that he was about to embark on a special adventure. John had no idea what was about to happen, but he knew it was going to be amazing. + +The voice continued, saying that the carrot was part of a secret mission and it needed John's help. John quickly agreed to help, and in no time he was off on a journey full of surprises. + +It seemed like the perfect mission! Everywhere he went, John was given tasks to help people along his way. With every task he completed, he grew more and more confident in himself. + +By the end of his adventure, John had made friends, helped countless people, and most importantly, learned to believe in himself. It was the perfect ending to a perfect journey. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy girl. She didn't like it when people answered her. + +One day, she went to a meeting. She was very bossy and asked lots of questions. Everyone was getting tired of her. They thought it was mean to be bossy. + +The bossy girl was not happy. She got very mad and started yelling because nobody would answer her questions. Everyone was scared and started to leave the meeting. + +The bossy girl was all alone. She learned that being bossy isn't nice and it doesn't always get her what she wants. + +The moral of the story is that you should be kind, not bossy, or else you will be alone. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emily. She was 3 years old and very excited for Halloween. She came up with a brilliant idea for a costume. She wanted to dress up like a princess. + +So, Emily asked her mom if she could have a costume. Her mom said yes and the two of them went to the store to buy one. Emily chose a bright pink dress with sparkles and a tiara. She was delighted! + +On the way home, Emily was so excited that she kept talking about her costume. She said, “I can't wait to show everyone my costume. It is so special and I am going to look so pretty!†+ +After they got home, Emily and her mom got started on making the costume. Emily's mom helped her put on the dress and tie the sash. When they were done, Emily looked in the mirror and smiled. She said, “I look like a real princess!†+ +Emily was so proud of her costume. She couldn't wait to put it on again for Halloween. She knew her costume was special and she would remember it for a long time. Even when other costumes came and went, Emily's costume would still be special and ordinary, like no other. +Once there was a nice boy who liked to play with his football. He had lots of fun running and playing catch. But one day, while he was playing, an amazing smell reached his nose. He stopped and went to the kitchen, where he saw his mother cooking dinner. He asked if he could help and she said yes. + +Together, they cooked dinner and the boy was so proud of what they made. He learned that working together can make something very nice. + +He thanked his mother then went outside with his football. Playing with new friends and family, he felt happy knowing he had become a better friend by helping in the kitchen. + +The boy realised that the most important things in life are time spent with those we love and sharing the work of taking care of our families. + +This was the nice moral that the boy learned from helping to cook dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a smart figure. It was a special kind of figure. It wanted to do something special and play a game. But it didn't know how. + +So, it thought and thought and thought. After a while, it figured out a way to play. It was so smart! + +First, it had to grab some things and do different things with each of them. After it was done, it had to line them up in a special order. Then it could finish the game. + +The figure was so proud of itself. It had done something special and now it knew how to finish a game. It was very happy and ran around, cheering for itself. +Once there was a lucky girl. She was playing outside with her wheel. Suddenly, she heard a loud sound. It was thunder! She got scared and started to cry. + +But then her mom came to comfort her. She said that there was nothing to be scared of because lightning only strikes high up in the sky. She showed the girl the bright light and said it was a special kind of light. + +The little girl was very excited. She thought it was beautiful. She looked up in the sky and watched the lightning strike again and again. She felt so lucky to be able to see it! + +Every time lightning struck, the little girl would laugh and say “wow! Lucky me!†+Once there was a pupil named Billy. He was a very honest person, who really wanted to do the right thing. Every day, he would try to be the best he could and make everyone happy. + +One day, Billy wanted to show everyone how honest he was. He noticed a puppy in the park and cared for it. He fed it biscuits, stroked its fur and gave it lots of love. + +Billy tried to give the puppy a safe place to stay in his house, and tried to find the owner. He never wanted to keep it for himself, no matter how much he wanted to. + +Finally, Billy found the puppy's owner and was so happy to have helped. He was praised for his honesty and his efforts. Billy was so proud that he had tried his best to be honest and to help the little puppy. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. Tom was the older brother and he was very handy. He could fix just about anything. Jimmy was the little brother who was always getting into trouble. + +One day, Jimmy broke his favorite toy. He ran to get Tom and asked him to fix it. +Tom said, "It looks bad, Jimmy. I'll try, but I'm not sure if I can." +Jimmy said, "Please try, Tom. I love this toy!" + +Tom looked around and saw an old hammer. "Let's try using this," he said. +Jimmy said, "But it's so cheap. Will it work?" +Tom smiled and said, "Let's give it a try. If it's broke, I can always fix it." + +Tom and Jimmy worked together to get the toy back to how it was. In the end, Tom had fixed it! +Jimmy was very happy and thanked Tom for all his hard work. Tom said, "That's what brothers are for!" +Once upon a time there lived a little girl who had yellow hair and a big smile. One day, the girl went to school and saw her new teacher. Her teacher said "Hello, pupils!" The girl said hello and smiled. + +The teacher gave everyone some water to drink. The girl was thirsty and drank her water quickly. All the other pupils drank their water too. + +After drinking their water, the teacher asked the pupils to do some work. The little girl did her work and was very happy. + +At the end of the day, before the children went home, the teacher gave them all some more water to drink. The girl drank her water and was happy. + +The girl said goodbye to her teacher and then went home. + +The little girl was very happy that she had had a good day at school. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was only three years old and she loved going on big adventures. + +One day, Jane went to explore her backyard. She opened the gate and took her first steps. Suddenly, she spotted a cute bird sitting on a tree branch. Jane wanted to say hello but the bird flew away. + +Jane started to walk again until she discovered a spicy pepper bush. She was very curious, so she decided to take a closer look. She opened one of the peppers and sniffed it. The smell was very strong and spicy. She stopped and said, "Yuck! That's spicy!" and laughed. + +After taking a few more steps, Jane noticed something shining near her feet. She stopped and bent down to pick it up. It was a beautiful, shiny diamond. "Wow!" she said and smiled. + +Jane decided to take the diamond home and show it to her mom. She ran with the diamond in her hand, back to the gate. Before she opened it, she turned around and shouted: "Thanks, spicy pepper bush!" +Once there was a baby rabbit. She was so nosy that she was always trying to find out what other animals were doing. One day she spotted a slide in the woods. She had never seen one before! She decided to slide down it. + +But when she got to the bottom of the slide, she saw a lot of junk that someone had left there. Not wanting to get dirty, the little rabbit hopped away to find a different place to play. + +Then, she saw a big bad wolf! She quickly ran and hid. But the wolf was nosy. He was curious why the baby rabbit was by herself and he started chasing her! + +The little rabbit panicked and then saw the slide again. She remembered how much she wanted to slide down it and got a bright idea. She slid down the slide and the wolf couldn't follow! + +The baby rabbit made it out of the woods safely. The nosy wolf was left behind in the woods surrounded by junk. The rabbit ran back home and never tried to slide down the slide again! +Once there was a tiny bird, as yellow as the sun. She had a perfect nest and every day she went to find branches to build it. + +One day, she found a branch that was twisted and sharp. She carried it back to her nest, and when she got there, she sharpened the end to make it just right. Soon, it was perfect! + +The next day, the tiny bird came back with another branch. She sharpened the end until it was precisely right. Then she carefully placed it in her nest and looked around to admire her work. + +The nest was now complete. The tiny bird sang with joy and thanked her sharp branches for making her home so perfect. From then on, she was safe and happy. +Harry was walking along the beach when he saw a turtle. He wanted to help the turtle, so he picked it up and put it back in the sand. + +"Thank you for helping me!" said the turtle. + +Harry was so happy. + +"Would you like to help me with a task?" asked the turtle. + +Harry agreed. + +The task was to help the other turtles get back to the sea. Harry worked hard all day and he was finally finished. + +The turtle thanked Harry again, but then said, "I'm sorry, but you must leave the beach now. You cannot stay here with us". + +Harry was very sad. He had worked so hard and now he was told to leave. He was so sorry that he had not been able to stay and help the turtles anymore. He said goodbye and walked away. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who was very lonely. He lived in a small house, all by himself. One day he decided to escape! He hopped out of his house and saw that there was a big cupboard nearby. + +He hopped up to the cupboard and decided to look inside. He opened the big door and it was full of lots of goodies. The rabbit was so excited he started to hop around. He hopped and hopped until he found a cozy spot to hide. + +He stayed in his cozy spot for lots of days and became less and less lonely. He enjoyed all the treats from the cupboard and was happy he was able to escape. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and loved pizza! Every day he would ask to go to the pizza shop to get the best pizza around. + +One day, Jack's mom said she would lead him to the pizza shop. Jack was so excited! As they walked, his mom told him about the different types of pizza they could get. She said they could get a tasty cheese pizza, a pepperoni pizza, or a special veggie pizza. + +When they reached the pizza shop, Jack could smell the delicious pizza. He pointed at the cheese pizza and said he wanted that one. His mom said, "You'll love it, it tastes so yummy!" + +Jack took some big bites of the pizza and said, "That is the best pizza I ever had!" They both enjoyed the pizza and made lots of happy memories together. +Once upon a time there was a baby who was very sad. He was always frowning. His mommy asked him why he was so sad, but he couldn't tell her. + +One day, the baby got an idea. He wanted to go to the movies. His mommy was happy, so she took him. But when they got to the movie, it was so stupid. The baby frowned even more and he wanted to go home. + +When they got home, the baby's mommy asked him why the movie was so stupid. This made the baby frown even harder, but still he could not reply. Suddenly, the baby fell backwards and he was never able to tell his mommy why he was so unhappy. The baby had died. + +The moral of the story is that everyone should talk about their feelings, because sometimes it's too late to tell. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She wanted to look grown up. So she asked her mom for a big haircut. +Her mom smiled and told her it was time for a new look. +She took her to the hairdresser. The hairdresser combed her hair and pulled it straight. Then he took some big scissors and started to cut it. +The little girl smiled as she saw her big haircut in the mirror. She felt like a grown up! She thanked the hairdresser and ran off to show her mom. +One day, there was a happy family. They all loved each other. The father was orange and he had his own jazz band. The mother loved to listen to the jazz music and she liked to dance. But one day, the father told a white lie. He said he was going to work, but he was actually going to the jazz club. + +The mother didn't know what to do. She felt sad and angry at the same time. She couldn't understand why her husband had lied to her. + +She decided to follow her husband to the jazz club. When she arrived, she saw her husband playing jazz tunes with the band. She was so mad at him that she didn't know what to do. + +She shouted at her husband and told him to never lie to her again. He apologized and promised never to do it again. + +From that day on, the family never lied to each other. They all shared their thoughts and feelings honestly and openly. The orange father and his jazz band taught them all the importance of truth and honesty. +One day, a little boy was walking down the long, dark hall. He felt very hungry. He had no food, so he decided to keep walking. Eventually, he saw a light coming from a doorway at the end of the hall. He passed through the doorway and saw lots of food spread out on a table! He could hardly believe his eyes. He was so hungry that he forgot to say thank you before he quickly passed the food into his stomach. When he was done, he felt so full and happy. He thanked the people who had passed the food to him before he ran back down the hall to find his way home. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, named Linda and Jack. They were walking in the meadow, under the bright sky. Suddenly, Linda saw something strange and unknown on the grass. She quickly told Jack to come and see. + +Jack slowly came closer and saw a small flea. Linda said: "This unknown flea looks so cute, let us keep it as a pet!" Jack agreed, and without hesitation, he carefully put the flea into his pocket. + +They continued their walk, and as they went deeper, they heard loud noises from the nearby bushes. Suddenly, something big and unknown jumped out. Linda and Jack looked closer, and realized it was a bigger flea! + +Jack shouted "No way! How could you meet a flea bigger than you?" Linda got scared, and started crying. Jack quickly took the small flea out of his pocket and waved it towards the bigger flea. + +The bigger flea stopped, and then it slowly backed away. Jack and Linda watched as it jumped away, back into the bushes. + +Linda was so happy and relieved, she quickly hugged Jack, thanked him and said "We must never forget this brave meet between the small and the big fleas!" +John and Bob were best friends. They would always do things together, like play games, ride bikes, and go on adventures. One day, John and Bob were walking down the street when they saw a fancy bicycle in front of a store window. Both of them wanted that bicycle, but only one of them could have it. + +John said to Bob, “Let’s fight for it!†Bob nodded and agreed. + +They each squatted down and started to fight. John used his fists and Bob used his feet. They fought and fought until John finally won. + +Bob said in a sad voice, “You won. I guess that bicycle is yours.†+ +John thought for a moment and then said, “I think you should have it. I don’t need it that much.†+ +Bob smiled and hugged John. “Thanks, John! You’re the best!†+ +The two of them hopped on the fancy bicycle and went on their way. They rode around town, laughing and having a wonderful time. They both felt happy and lucky to have such a great friend. +Fred was very happy. He was out for a ride on his motor. He drove it deep into the forest. Suddenly, a huge branch fell in front of him. The motor stopped. Fred was scared. He didn't know what to do. + +He got off the motor and looked around. He saw a small cottage nearby. Fred walked up to it and knocked on the door. A kind old man opened the door. He asked Fred why he was there. + +Fred explained that his motor had stopped and he didn't know what to do. The old man smiled and said, "Don't worry. I can help you." He invited Fred inside. + +The old man fixed Fred's motor and soon it was running again. Fred was so happy. He thanked the old man very much. The old man smiled and waved goodbye. + +Fred drove his motor back home. As he drove he thought about how deep his gratitude was for the old man. He was so thankful. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers who were twins. They were very proud of each other and did everything together. + +One day, the two were playing together in the park. Suddenly, the older twin disappeared! The younger brother was scared and looked all around but could not find him. + +He began to cry, calling out his name and asking everyone if they had seen his brother. Eventually, an old man nearby explained that his brother had gone to the moon! + +The little twin was so surprised and so proud of his big brother that he just smiled. He knew his brother was off on an amazing adventure and that he would come back soon. + +Sure enough, a few weeks later the older twin returned, covered in glittery stardust and full of stories of his journey in space. + +From then on, the two brothers were even closer and would always remind each other how proud they were to be twins. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a very special quiz. The quiz was all about animals and it was very pretty. Every day the girl kept her quiz close by her. She liked to read it and look at all of the pretty pictures. + +One day the girl wanted to show her quiz to her friends. She went to the park and showed them the quiz. Her friends were so impressed by the quiz. They asked her lots of questions about the animals and she was able to keep up with all of them. + +After that, the girl kept going back to the park with her quiz. She likes to be around her friends and look at the pictures together. She soon became quite an expert on animals and her quiz became even prettier! +Once upon a time there was a might parent. They had a very sharp knife. One day, the parent took the knife and cut a beautiful cake. The cake had home made frosting and looked so yummy! + +The parent gave some of the cake to their little friend. The friend was so excited and ate the cake with a big smile on their face. + +The parent also cut some of the cake for themself. It was so delicious and made them so happy. They were very proud of how tasty the cake was. + +The parent was so mighty for being able to make such a tasty treat. They enjoyed their cake with a big hug from their little friend. It was a happy day. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Emma. She was 3 years old. +Every day Emma liked to come out and play in the garden. She would look up at the sky and see beautiful images. + +One day, Emma was very tired, so she snuggled up in her bed and fell asleep. Suddenly, a magic tiger came to her window. He said he wanted to take her on an adventure! Emma was so excited. She grabbed her raincoat and set off with the tiger. + +After a long time walking, Emma came to a big hill. The tiger said Emma needed to climb to the top. So Emma put on a brave face and started to climb. She was so tired, but she kept going until she reached the top. + +When Emma got to the top of the hill she saw a beautiful lake, with colorful fish swimming around. She was amazed by the image and the tiger said that this was hers to keep forever. + +So Emma came down the hill, back to her home and bedroom. Now she always remembers her beautiful adventure with the magic tiger. +Pete was walking through the park. He saw something mysterious in the long grass and went over to see what it was. Suddenly he saw a snake! Pete was scared and started to back away. + +But then he heard a voice. "Hi Pete!", it said. Pete was very surprised and looked around to see who it was. + +The voice said, "Don't worry, I'm a friendly snake. My name is Slither." Pete wasn't sure what to do, but he decided to stay and talk to Slither. + +They talked for a while and soon became friends. Pete asked Slither what he was doing in the park. Slither answered, "I'm looking for something I lost. I need your help." + +Pete agreed to help and the two of them started to look around. After a while, Slither found what he was looking for. He thanked Pete and said, "You helped me to finish my mission. I'm very grateful." + +And with that, Slither slithered off into the mysterious park. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was a cheerful little boy, who loved to play outside. One day, he went for a walk in the park. As he walked, he saw a tall fence in front of him. It was too high for him to climb. + +He decided to try something else. He closed his eyes, and took a deep breath. Then he began to rise! Up and up he went, until he was standing on top of the fence. He felt very proud of himself. + +Jack looked around, taking in the view. He felt so cheerful as he looked out over the park. He decided to stay on the fence until the sunset. Then, as the sun began to set, Jack slowly lowered himself down. He felt even more happy and proud than before! + +With a smile on his face, Jack began the walk back home. He was so pleased with what he had achieved that day. He knew he would remember it forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on the beach with his bucket and shovel. One day, Timmy saw a big wave coming towards him. He got scared and ran to his mommy. She told him not to worry and that the wave was just saying hello. + +Timmy felt much better and went back to playing. He built a big sandcastle and was very proud of it. He raised his hands in the air and shouted "look mommy, I did it!" His mommy was so proud of him too. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy knew it was time to go home. He packed up his bucket and shovel and got ready to leave. He waved goodbye to the beach and promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he went on an adventure to search for treasure. He looked high and low, but he couldn't find any treasure. + +As Timmy walked along the side of a hill, he tripped and fell. He hurt his knee and started to cry. But he didn't give up on his treasure hunt. He got back up and kept searching. + +Finally, Timmy saw something shiny in the distance. He ran towards it with excitement, but as he got closer, he realized it wasn't treasure. It was a dangerous animal! The animal attacked Timmy and he got hurt badly. + +Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that sometimes, searching for treasure can be dangerous. He decided to be more careful in the future and to always ask for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate so much, she would eat it all day if she could. One day, she ate too much chocolate and felt sick. Her face turned pale and she started to suffer. + +Her mommy saw that Lily was not feeling well and took her to the doctor. The doctor said that Lily had eaten too much chocolate and that's why she was feeling sick. + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to not eat too much chocolate again. She realized that it's important to eat healthy and not suffer from eating too much of her favorite treat. +Once upon a time, a person was walking slow down the road. They were taking their time and enjoying the sunshine. Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. The person tried to push the dog away, but it was too strong. The dog bit the person and ran away. The person fell down and couldn't get up. They needed help, but no one was around. Sadly, they were all alone and hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Bob. Bob loved to paint all day long. He was a very loud painter and his paintings were very pretty. One day, Bob painted a picture of a big red apple. + +Suddenly, a little girl appeared. She said to Bob, "I like your apple painting. Can you paint me a banana?" Bob replied, "Sure, I can paint you a banana. What color do you want it to be?" The little girl said, "I want it to be yellow like the sun." + +So, Bob painted a yellow banana and gave it to the little girl. She was very happy and said, "Thank you, Bob! You are the best painter ever!" Bob smiled and said, "You're welcome. I love to paint and make people happy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily went to the playground and saw a big slide. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! + +After playing on the slide, Lily went to the top of a hill. From there, she had a great view of the whole park. She could see the trees, the flowers, and even some birds flying in the sky. It was a beautiful view. + +As Lily was walking back home, she saw a rare butterfly. It had bright colors and patterns that she had never seen before. She was so happy to see something so special. She followed the butterfly for a while, but eventually it flew away. Lily went home with a big smile on her face, feeling lucky to have seen something so rare. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. One day, he came inside and his mom said, "Timmy, you need to wash your hands before dinner." Timmy went to the sink and washed his hands with soap and water. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work. He had a big box with him. Timmy asked, "Daddy, what's in the box?" His dad replied, "It's a scale to weigh things." Timmy was excited to try it out. He put his toy car on the scale and saw how much it weighed. + +The next day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing with a ball. The ball was very rough because it had been used a lot. Billy said, "This ball is too rough to play with. Let's get a new one." Timmy said, "No, let's keep playing with it. It's still fun." And they continued to play with the rough ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw her neighbor Mr. Smith watering his plants with a spray bottle. She asked him, "Can I spray too, please?" Mr. Smith smiled and said, "Of course you can, Lily!" + +Lily sprayed the plants, and suddenly, a thick fog appeared. She couldn't see anything! Mr. Smith said, "Don't worry, Lily. The fog will go away soon." But Lily was scared and grumpy. She said, "I don't like the fog. It's too scary!" + +Mr. Smith explained to Lily that sometimes things happen that we don't like, but we shouldn't be grumpy about it. We should try to find a way to make it better. Lily realized that Mr. Smith was right. She decided to wait for the fog to go away and continue playing outside. From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to stay positive and not let things bring us down. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They played catch with a ball and ran around. Suddenly, Timmy saw a shiny sword on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. "Look at this cool sword! It's so modern!" he said. + +His friend Billy said, "Wow, that's amazing! Let's play knights and dragons!" They pretended to be knights and fought against imaginary dragons. Timmy swung the sword around and pretended to catch the dragons with it. + +Suddenly, a man came up to them and said, "Excuse me, that sword belongs in a museum. It's very valuable." Timmy and his friends were surprised, but they gave the sword back to the man. "Thanks for catching it for me," said the man. Timmy felt proud that he had helped return something important. From then on, he always kept an eye out for special things that needed to be caught and returned to their rightful owners. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the water and always wanted to wash his hands in the sink. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to wash his hands before dinner. But when he turned on the sink, he saw that it was broken and the water wouldn't come out. + +"Mommy, the sink is broken. I need water to wash my hands," Timmy said. + +His mom looked at the sink and saw that it was indeed broken. She tried to fix it, but couldn't. "I'm sorry, Timmy. We'll have to wait for the plumber to come and fix it," she said. + +Timmy felt uncomfortable because he really needed to wash his hands. "What can I do, Mommy?" he asked. + +His mom thought for a moment and then said, "Let's go outside and wash your hands in the hose. It's not ideal, but it will do for now." + +Timmy was happy to have a solution and ran outside to wash his hands. He felt much better and was ready to eat dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowy. Snowy was very flexible and could twist and turn in many different ways. + +One day, Lily and Snowy were playing in the garden. Lily's friend Timmy came to play too. Timmy said, "Wow, Snowy is so flexible! Can we discuss how she does it?" + +Lily replied, "Sure! Snowy is very good at stretching and moving her body. She practices every day." + +Timmy said, "That's amazing! I wish I could be as flexible as Snowy." Then they all played together and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cookies, but he always made a big mess. His mom would give him a napkin, but he would struggle to clean up the crumbs. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him an empty jar and told him to fill it up with cookies. Timmy was very excited and started eating all the cookies he could find. But soon, he realized that he had eaten too many cookies and the jar was still empty. + +Timmy learned that sometimes, too much of a good thing can be bad. He also learned that it's important to clean up after yourself, even if it's a struggle. From then on, Timmy always used a napkin to clean up his mess and only ate a few cookies at a time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to listen to the radio. He would listen to it all day long. But one day, the radio broke and Timmy became very restless. He didn't know what to do without his radio. + +Timmy's mom tried to fix the radio, but it was no use. Timmy was very sad. One day, Timmy's friend came over and showed him a new radio he had gained. Timmy was so happy to hear music again. But when Timmy's friend left, he took the radio with him. + +Timmy was very upset and didn't know what to do. He couldn't sleep that night and the next day he felt very sick. Sadly, Timmy realized that he had lost his friend and his love for music. From that day on, Timmy never listened to the radio again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved plants and had many in her room. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy a new plant. Lily saw a beautiful plant, but it was very expensive. + +"Mommy, can we buy this plant?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, it's very expensive," her mom replied. + +"Please, mommy, I really want it," Lily begged. + +"Okay, I will permit you to get the plant," her mom said. + +Lily was very happy and thanked her mom. She took good care of the plant and it grew big and beautiful. Lily loved her new plant and was happy her mom permitted her to get it. The end. +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 butterfly flying in the sky. She wanted to follow it, so she ran after it. + +As she ran, she felt the wind on her face and heard the sound of her feet on the ground. Finally, she caught up to the butterfly and watched as it flew away. She opened her mouth in amazement and said, "Wow!" + +The sun was starting to set, and the sky was getting dark. Lily knew it was time to go home. She looked up and saw a light in the distance. She followed the light and soon arrived at her house, where her mom was waiting for her with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very scared of the dark. One night, his mommy tucked him into bed and gave him his favorite sweater to wear. The sweater was soft and cozy, and it made Timmy feel safe. + +As Timmy closed his eyes, he heard a strange noise. He was so scared that he couldn't even move. But then, he remembered what his mommy told him. She said that when he feels scared, he should take a deep breath and rest his mind. + +So Timmy took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He imagined himself in a beautiful meadow with flowers and butterflies. He felt himself getting more and more relaxed. Before he knew it, he was fast asleep, snuggled up in his cozy sweater. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with paper. She would fold it and make pretty things. One day, she wanted to make a boat. She folded the paper and put it in the water. The boat went fast! + +Lily was happy, but she didn't balance well in the water. She fell in and couldn't swim. Her mom tried to save her, but it was too late. Lily drowned in the water. Her mom was very sad. + +Remember to always be careful when playing with water. It's important to balance well and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for treasure. One day, she found a shiny rock that she thought was a treasure. She was so happy! + +But when she got home, she realized the rock was dirty. So, she decided to clean it. She got a bucket of water and some soap and scrubbed the rock until it was shiny and clean. + +Lily was very impatient while she was cleaning the rock. She wanted to see the shiny treasure right away! But she kept scrubbing until it was perfect. Finally, she could see the treasure shining in the sun. She was so happy she danced around with joy. From that day on, she knew that if she found a treasure, she had to be patient and clean it to make it shine. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The little birdie loved to sing and play in the trees. One day, the little birdie saw a big, scary cat. The little birdie was scared and didn't know what to do. + +The little birdie decided to rush back to its nest to hide. But when it got there, it saw that its nest was broken. The little birdie was sad and didn't know where to go. It was the wrong season to build a new nest. + +The little birdie was very worried. Then, it saw a nice lady who was walking by. The little birdie chirped and chirped until the lady noticed it. The lady saw that the little birdie was scared and had nowhere to go. She took the little birdie home and gave it a cozy place to stay. The little birdie was happy again and sang a beautiful song for the nice lady. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry because he didn't eat his lunch. His tummy was rumbling like a big monster. Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, let's fill your tummy with yummy food." Mom made Timmy's favorite sandwich and gave him some milk to drink. Timmy ate all his food and his tummy felt better. + +After eating, Timmy wanted to watch a video. Mom said, "Sure, let's watch a video about animals." Timmy loved animals and was excited to watch the video. Mom filled up Timmy's cup with some juice and they sat down to watch the video. Timmy learned a lot about animals and had a fun time. + +After the video, Timmy was sleepy and went to take a nap. He dreamt about all the animals he saw in the video. When he woke up, he felt happy and not hungry anymore. Timmy hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for filling my tummy and letting me watch the video." +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little puppy named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Sarah. One day, while playing in the park, Max chased after his ball and accidentally bumped into a tree. Suddenly, Max began to reverse and walk backwards! + +Sarah was surprised and didn't know what to do. But then she realized that Max had bumped into a magic tree that made him reverse. Sarah thought it was funny and laughed as Max walked backwards. + +Max didn't like walking backwards and tried to bark for help, but his bark came out backwards too! Sarah knew she had to help Max, so she found a way to break the magic spell and Max was back to his normal self. From then on, Max was careful not to bump into any magic trees again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the deep blue sea and explore new places. One day, Nemo met a friendly crab named Sammy. + +"Hi there, Nemo! Have you seen the beautiful coral yet?" asked Sammy. + +"No, I haven't," replied Nemo. "Can you show me?" + +"Of course! Follow me," said Sammy. + +As they swam deeper into the sea, Nemo saw the most beautiful coral he had ever seen. He was so happy and thanked Sammy for showing him. + +But suddenly, a big shark appeared and tried to eat them both. Nemo and Sammy tried to swim away, but the shark was too fast. They were both eaten by the shark and never saw the beautiful coral again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden with her toys. One day, she saw a pink snake in the grass. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom came outside and saw the snake too. "Don't worry, Lily. I will offer to help you," her mom said. She called a man who knew how to catch snakes. He came and caught the pink snake. + +Lily was happy that the snake was gone, but she felt bad for the snake. She asked her mom if they could keep it as a pet. Her mom said no because snakes are not good pets. They hugged and went back inside, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play outside during the day, but at night he would always stay inside his cozy cave. One night, Teddy's tummy started to feel very hungry. He looked in his cupboard, but all he had were bitter berries. Teddy didn't like bitter berries, but he was too hungry to go back to sleep. So, he decided to stay up all night and wait until morning to find something better to eat. As Teddy watched the stars in the sky, he started to feel sleepy. He curled up in his soft bed and stayed there until the sun came up. When morning came, Teddy went outside and found some sweet honey to eat. From that night on, Teddy always made sure to have a good dinner before going to bed. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady named Granny. She loved to sew with her cloth. One day, her granddaughter came to visit her. + +"Granny, what are you doing?" asked the little girl. + +"I'm making a dress," replied Granny. "Do you want to help me pick out the cloth?" + +"Yes, please!" said the little girl. + +They looked at all the cloth and finally picked a pretty pink one. Granny then said, "Let's weigh the cloth to make sure we have enough." + +The little girl was happy to help Granny and they had a fun time sewing the dress together. When they finished, the little girl said, "Granny, this dress is so pretty! I love it!" + +Granny smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. It was fun making it with you." +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. Jack loved to go fishing in the bright blue sea every day. He would catch lots of fish and bring them home for dinner. + +One day, a big storm came and destroyed Jack's boat. Jack was sad and didn't know what to do. He couldn't go fishing anymore without his boat. + +But then, Jack had an idea. He went to the store and bought a new boat. Now he could go fishing again and catch even more fish than before. Jack was happy again and went back to the bright blue sea to catch some fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was baking a cake in the oven. It smelled so delicious that Lily couldn't resist peeking inside. She opened the oven door and disturbed the cake. Her mommy told her not to touch the oven when it's hot. Lily felt bad and promised to listen to her mommy next time. Finally, when the cake was ready, they had a slice together. It was the most delicious cake Lily had ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Hop. Hop was very tall for a bunny. He liked to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Hop found a shiny coin on the ground. He didn't know what it was, but he knew it must be valuable because it was so shiny. + +Hop decided to show his friends the shiny coin. They all thought it was very pretty and valuable too. Hop felt proud that he found something so special. He decided to keep the coin safe and hop back to his burrow. From that day on, Hop would always hop a little higher because he knew he had something valuable to protect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful lily flower. It was white and smelled so good. + +Lily wanted to keep the flower forever, but she didn't understand how to take care of it. She asked her mommy for help. Her mommy told her to put the lily in some water and give it sunlight. + +Lily did just as her mommy said, and the lily was so happy. It grew big and strong, and Lily was so proud. She knew she did a fine job taking care of her lily. From that day on, Lily loved taking care of flowers and understanding how to make them grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a walk in the park. Lily saw a bird and said "look mommy, a bird!" Her mommy said "yes, let's observe it." + +Lily loved to observe things. She observed the flowers, the trees and even the bugs. As they walked, they saw a building that looked very old and dead. Lily said "mommy, that building looks dead." Her mommy said "yes, it's very old and no one lives there anymore." + +After their walk, they went back home. Lily was happy because she got to observe lots of things in the city. She couldn't wait to go on another walk and observe more things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing outside. One day, she went to her friend Tom's house to play. Tom's room was very messy with toys all over the floor. + +Lily said, "Tom, your room is so messy. Let's clean it up!" + +Tom replied, "No, let's play first. We can clean up later." + +So they played with toys and dolls for a while. Suddenly, Lily's mom called her on the phone and said, "Lily, it's time to come home. It's going to ring soon for dinner." + +Lily said goodbye to Tom and went home. When she got home, she saw that her dad had built an igloo in their backyard. Lily was so excited and ran to play in it. She had so much fun playing in the igloo until it was time for dinner. + +The next day, Lily went back to Tom's house to play. When they went to his room, they saw that it was still messy with toys everywhere. Lily said, "Tom, let's clean up your room now so we can play without any mess." + +Tom agreed and they started cleaning up. After they finished, they played with their toys and had a great time. When Lily's mom called her on the phone to come home for dinner, Lily said, "Tom, let's clean up before we go. We don't want to leave a messy room again." And they both laughed and cleaned up together. +One day, a young boy went to the zoo with his mom. They saw many animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. The boy loved the animals and wanted to take one home. + +He asked his mom, "Can we buy a lion and take it home?" + +His mom replied, "No, we can't buy a lion. The zoo sells tickets so people can come see the animals, but we can't take them home." + +The boy was sad, but he still had fun at the zoo. He saw many animals and learned a lot about them. When they left, the boy said, "I want to come back to the zoo and see the animals again." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play with her thread. She had a big ball of thread that she liked to roll around and sometimes she would make little knots with it. One day, something very exciting happened. She saw a little puppy running around with a ball in its mouth. The little girl thought it would be fun to play with the puppy and the ball. So, she ran after the puppy and they played together for a while. When it was time to go home, the little girl picked up her ball of thread and went back to her house. She was very happy because she made a new friend and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, her mom gave her a knife to cut some apples. Lily was very careful with the knife because she knew it was sharp. + +As she was cutting the apples, her little brother came outside to play. "Can I have some apple, Lily?" he asked. "Of course!" she replied. + +But as she handed him the apple, he accidentally bumped into her and the knife fell onto the ground. "Oh no!" Lily exclaimed. "We need to find a plan to pick up the knife before someone steps on it." + +Her brother had a naughty idea. "Let's pretend we're spies and sneak up on the knife," he said. Lily giggled and agreed. Together, they crept up on the knife and picked it up safely. + +"Good job, little spies!" their mom said as she watched from the window. Lily and her brother smiled proudly. They knew that they had made a good plan and avoided any accidents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures and explore new places. One day, she decided to go on a walk in the forest. She brought a map with her so she wouldn't get lost. + +As she walked, she saw many beautiful things like flowers and animals. However, she got so excited that she forgot to look at her map. Suddenly, she didn't know where she was and she couldn't find her way back home. + +Lily started to cry because she was lost and scared. But then she remembered her map and looked at it carefully. She found her way back home and learned that it's important to stay quiet and focus on the things that can help you when you're lost. The moral of the story is that it's always good to have a plan and not forget important things like a map. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color pink and had a pink dress that she wore every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy had a blue shirt and blue shorts. + +Lily said, "Timmy, I need to go potty. Can you come with me?" + +Timmy replied, "I don't need to go yet, but I'll wait for you." + +After they went to the potty, they decided to play on the swings. Lily went first and said, "I love swinging! It's so much fun." + +Timmy said, "I like the slide better. It's faster." + +Lily said, "I haven't gone down the slide yet. Can we go together?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, let's go!" And they went down the slide together, laughing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Mittens. Mittens was very weak and could not run or play like the other cats. Mittens' owner took him to the vet and the vet said Mittens needed medicine to get better. But the medicine cost money, and Mittens' owner did not have enough to pay for it. + +Mittens' owner went to work and worked very hard to earn more money. Finally, she had enough money to pay for Mittens' medicine. Mittens took the medicine and after a few days, he started to feel better. He could run and play with the other cats again. Mittens' owner was happy to see him healthy and strong again. + +From that day on, Mittens' owner made sure to take good care of him and always pay for anything he needed to stay healthy. Mittens was grateful to have such a kind owner who loved him so much. +Once upon a time, a girl named Lily saw a big yellow bus. She said to her mom, "Can we ride the yellow bus?" + +Mom said, "Yes, we can ride it to the park." + +Lily got on the bus and saw a scary clown. She said, "Mom, I don't like the scary clown." + +Mom said, "Don't worry, we will get off soon." + +Lily felt happy when they got off the bus and played at the park. She said, "I like riding the yellow bus, but I don't like scary clowns." +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the zoo with his mommy. They saw a big, furry lion who was sleeping in the sun. Timmy wanted to ride on the lion's back, but his mommy said it was not safe. + +Instead, they went to see the monkeys who were swinging from the trees. Timmy laughed and clapped his hands, but the monkeys were too busy playing to notice him. + +After a while, they went to the park where Timmy rode his bike. He pretended he was riding a lion and roared like a big, brave king. His mommy smiled and said he was very imaginative. Timmy was happy and tired when they went home. He dreamed of lions and monkeys all night long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally who had a loud sister named Lily. Every day, Sally would try to play quietly so she wouldn't wake up her sister. One day, Sally's mom asked her to pour some juice into a cup for her sister. Sally was very careful and poured the juice slowly so it wouldn't spill. + +Later that day, Sally was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise coming from her sister's room. She went to check on her sister and saw that she had spilled her juice all over the floor. Sally quickly ran to get some towels to clean up the mess. Her sister was crying because she was scared she would get in trouble, but Sally told her it was okay and helped her clean up. + +From then on, Sally made sure to pour her sister's juice into a spill-proof cup so they wouldn't have to worry about any more messes. And her sister learned to be more careful when drinking her juice. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved plants and had a garden in her backyard. She had many different plants, including flowers, vegetables, and trees. One day, Lily was watering her plants when she saw a butterfly. + +"Hello, butterfly! Do you like my plants?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, I do! Your garden is beautiful," replied the butterfly. + +"Thank you! Do you want to stay and play with me?" asked Lily. + +"I would love to, but I'm too clumsy. I might accidentally hurt your plants," said the butterfly. + +"It's okay, butterfly. You can still stay and play with me. We can be careful together," said Lily. And so, the butterfly and Lily played in the garden, being careful not to include any clumsy accidents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the animals on her grandpa's farm. One day, she saw a mule in the field. The mule was big and brown, but Lily knew that mules are harmless and friendly. She went up to the mule and petted its soft nose. The mule didn't mind at all and even let out a little "hee-haw" sound. Lily was so happy to have made a new friend on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to dive in the pool. She wore a pink skirt and jumped into the water with a big splash. She loved how the water felt on her skin and how she could hold her breath for a long time. + +One day, Lily's mom made her a tasty sandwich for lunch. It had ham and cheese and lettuce. Lily loved how it tasted in her mouth. She ate it all up and asked for more. + +After lunch, Lily went back to the pool to dive some more. She loved the feeling of the water rushing past her face as she dove down to the bottom. She felt like a mermaid swimming in the ocean. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and had white hair. She lived in a big house with her cat. One day, the old lady wanted to play a joke on her cat. She put a toy mouse in the cat's bed and waited for the cat to find it. + +The cat saw the toy mouse and thought it was real. It chased the toy mouse all around the house. The old lady laughed and laughed at the funny joke. + +Later that day, the old lady decided to go for a walk. She put on her coat and hat and left the house. But as she was walking, she tripped and fell. She couldn't get up because she hurt her leg. She needed to escape and get help. + +Luckily, a kind neighbor saw the elderly lady and helped her. The neighbor called an ambulance and the old lady went to the hospital. She was okay and happy to be home with her cat again. And the cat was happy too, because it found a new toy mouse to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump around and play with his friends. One day, Benny's friend asked him why he always seemed so healthy. Benny replied, "I eat lots of carrots and run around every day. It makes me feel good and gives me a healthy life." + +Benny's friend was impressed and decided to try it too. They played and ran around all day until it was time for Benny to go home. As he hopped back to his burrow, he heard a loud noise. It was a car coming towards him! Benny tried to jump out of the way, but it was too late. The car hit him and he couldn't move anymore. + +Benny's friend ran over to him and asked what happened. Benny said, "I guess my jumping wasn't enough to save me. I had a good life, but now it's over." Benny's friend was sad and missed him very much. From then on, everyone remembered Benny as the happy bunny who loved to jump and live a healthy life. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a cane to help him walk because he hurt his leg. + +Timmy and his friends were playing when suddenly the wind started to blow and it got very cold. Timmy started to shiver and his friends noticed. "Are you cold, Timmy?" one of his friends asked. "Yes, I'm very cold," Timmy replied. + +His friends didn't want him to get sick, so they decided to take him back home. When they got to Timmy's house, his mom was worried. "What happened, Timmy?" she asked. "I'm cold and my leg hurts," Timmy said. + +His mom gave him some hot chocolate and put a blanket over him. "Thank you for taking care of Timmy," she told his friends. "You're welcome," they said. And from that day on, Timmy's friends always made sure he was warm and safe when they played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch his favorite TV show every day. But one day, he couldn't find the remote control to turn on the TV. He looked everywhere for it, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy's sister, Lily, said she didn't know where it was, but Timmy didn't believe her. He thought she was being dishonest. He searched her room and found the remote control under her bed. + +Timmy was so angry that he threw the remote control on the floor and it caused a big wreck. His mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. Timmy told her everything and she explained to him that it's not okay to throw things and accuse people without being honest. Timmy apologized to Lily and they made up. From then on, Timmy always made sure to put the remote control in a safe place so he wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends, especially during the thick season of winter when the snow was very deep. + +One day, Timmy and his friends decided to build a snowman. They rolled a big, round ball of snow for the body, a smaller one for the head, and then they needed something to attach the head to the body. Timmy's friend Johnny had an idea. "Let's use a carrot for the nose and some sticks for the arms," he said. + +Timmy thought it was a great idea and they quickly attached the carrot nose and stick arms to the snowman. They were very proud of their creation and couldn't wait to show it off to their parents. As they walked away, Timmy looked back at the snowman and smiled. He knew it would be a great memory that he would always remember. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy in the forest. They saw a big pine tree and Lily said, "Mommy, can I climb the pine tree?" + +Mommy looked at the tree and said, "No, it's too dangerous. You might fall and get hurt." + +Lily was sad and said, "But I promise to be careful." + +Mommy thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but you have to promise to be really careful and not make a messy situation." + +Lily was so happy and climbed the pine tree carefully. She had so much fun and didn't make a messy situation. When they got home, Lily told her daddy all about her adventure and promised to be careful next time too. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and go on walks with his owner, Sarah. One day, Sarah received a package in the mail. She told Max, "I have to go deliver this package to our neighbor, Mrs. Smith." + +Max was curious and asked, "Can I come too?" Sarah replied, "Of course, you can come with me." As they walked to Mrs. Smith's house, Max saw a knife on the sidewalk. He barked and warned Sarah, "Look out for the knife!" + +Sarah thanked Max for being so helpful and they continued on their way. When they arrived at Mrs. Smith's house, Max wagged his tail and greeted her. Mrs. Smith was happy to see them and said, "Thank you for delivering this package, Sarah. And thank you, Max, for being such a friendly dog." Max barked happily and Sarah smiled, proud of her furry companion. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big tree with many vines. The vines were green and long and curly. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lily said. "The vines are like ropes. We can swing on them!" + +Lily ran to the tree and grabbed a vine. She pulled it and swung in the air. She felt happy and free. She smiled at Ben. + +"Come on, Ben, come on!" Lily said. "It is fun to swing on the vines!" + +Ben was a little scared. He did not like to swing too high. He looked at the tree and saw something else. He saw a small animal with brown fur and a long tail. It was sitting on a branch and eating a nut. It was adorable. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Ben said. "There is a squirrel on the tree. It is so cute and fluffy. Can we pet it?" + +Lily stopped swinging and looked at the squirrel. She liked animals. She wanted to pet it too. + +"Maybe we can, Ben, maybe we can," Lily said. "But we have to be very quiet and gentle. We do not want to scare it." + +Lily and Ben walked slowly to the tree. They reached out their hands to the squirrel. The squirrel looked at them with curious eyes. It did not run away. It sniffed their fingers and nibbled on a nut. It was friendly. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They petted the squirrel and gave it some nuts. They played with it and the vines. They had a lot of fun in the garden. +Tom and Anna loved to race each other. They would run as fast as they could, and see who would get to the end of the yard first. Sometimes Tom would win, and sometimes Anna would win. They always had fun. + +One day, they decided to race with their dog, Pepper. Pepper was a big, black dog who was very enthusiastic. He liked to play with Tom and Anna, and chase balls and sticks. He also liked to run very fast. + +"Are you ready, Pepper?" Tom asked, holding a ball in his hand. "We are going to race to the big tree. Do you want to join us?" + +Pepper barked and wagged his tail. He was ready. + +"Okay, on your mark, get set, go!" Anna shouted, and they all started to run. + +Tom and Anna ran as fast as they could, but Pepper was faster. He zoomed past them, and reached the big tree first. He dropped the ball, and waited for them to catch up. + +"Wow, Pepper, you are so fast!" Anna said, as she and Tom reached the tree. "You won the race!" + +Pepper barked and licked their faces. He was happy. + +Tom and Anna laughed and hugged Pepper. They were proud of their dog. They decided to race again, but this time, they would give Pepper a head start. They knew he would still win, but they didn't mind. They just wanted to have fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to make a pile of leaves and jump in it. + +They ran to the tree and started to pick up the leaves. They threw them in the air and watched them fall. They made a big pile of leaves and smiled. + +"Ready, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"Ready, Lily!" Tom answered. + +They ran to the pile and jumped in it. They felt the leaves crunch and tickle. They giggled and rolled in the leaves. + +But then they saw a man walking to the tree. He had a big bag and a rake. He looked angry. He started to rake the leaves and put them in the bag. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily shouted. "Those are our leaves!" + +The man did not stop. He did not look at them. He kept raking and filling the bag. + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They ran to the man and tried to stop him. + +"Please, mister, leave some leaves for us!" Tom begged. + +The man frowned. He did not like children. He did not like leaves. He wanted the park to be clean and empty. + +"Go away, kids!" he snapped. "These leaves are trash. They make the park dirty. I have to take them away." + +He pushed Lily and Tom aside. He finished raking the leaves and tied the bag. He dragged the bag away. + +Lily and Tom watched him go. They looked at the tree. It had no leaves. It looked empty and sad. They looked at the ground. It had no leaves. It looked empty and cold. + +They felt empty and cold too. They hugged each other and cried. They did not want to play anymore. They wanted their leaves back. +Poppy was a little dog who liked to play in the park. She had a big ball that she chased and caught. She also had a friend, Ben, who was a boy who lived next door. Ben liked to throw the ball for Poppy and talk to her. + +One day, Poppy and Ben went to the park as usual. They saw a lot of people and other dogs. Poppy was happy and ran to greet them. But one of the dogs was very big and loud. He barked at Poppy and showed his teeth. Poppy was frightened and ran back to Ben. + +"Poppy, are you okay?" Ben asked. He hugged Poppy and stroked her fur. "Don't be scared, he won't hurt you. He is just saying hello." + +Poppy looked at Ben and wagged her tail. She trusted Ben and felt safe with him. She licked his face and said, "Woof, woof!" + +Ben smiled and said, "I love you, Poppy. You are my best friend. Come on, let's play with the ball again." + +Poppy nodded and followed Ben. She forgot about the big dog and had fun with the ball. She was happy and brave. She liked to talk to Ben and play in the park. +Sara liked to act. She liked to pretend she was a princess, a doctor, or a teacher. She liked to dress up and make up stories. She had a lot of fun with her toys and her friends. + +One day, Sara decided to act like a bee. She put on a yellow and black dress, a pair of wings, and a headband with antennas. She buzzed around the garden, looking for flowers. She saw a big sunflower and flew towards it. + +But when she got closer, she saw that there was a real bee on the sunflower. The bee did not like Sara. It thought she was trying to take its nectar. It flew at Sara and stung her on the nose. Sara screamed and ran back to the house. + +"Mommy, mommy, a bee stung me!" she cried. + +"Oh, no, sweetie, let me see," her mommy said. She took Sara inside and put some ice on her nose. "It's okay, it will get better soon. Why were you acting like a bee?" + +Sara felt embarrassed. She did not want to tell her mommy that she was pretending to be a bee. She thought her mommy would laugh at her. She looked down and said, "I don't know. I just wanted to." + +Her mommy smiled and hugged her. "It's okay, honey. Acting is fun. You can be anything you want to be. But you have to be careful of real bees. They don't like to share their flowers. Next time, maybe you can act like something else. How about a butterfly?" + +Sara nodded and smiled. She felt better. She still liked to act, but she learned to watch out for bees. She thanked her mommy and went to change her dress. She put on a colorful one, with a pair of wings and a headband with eyes. She was ready to act like a butterfly. She hoped the bees would leave her alone. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big bottle of lotion on the table. Anna has an idea. + +"Let's mix the lotion with some dirt and make mud pies!" she says. + +Ben thinks that sounds fun. He nods and says, "Okay!" + +They take the bottle and squeeze some lotion on a big plate. Then they run to the flower bed and scoop some dirt with their hands. They put the dirt on the plate and start to mix it with the lotion. + +They use their fingers to make shapes and patterns. They make circles, stars, hearts, and letters. They laugh and giggle as they play. + +Mom comes out and sees them. She is not happy. She sees the mess they have made. She sees the lotion and the dirt on the plate, on their hands, on their clothes, and on the table. + +"Anna! Ben! What have you done?" she asks. + +Anna and Ben look at Mom. They see her face. They know they are in trouble. They feel sorry. + +"We were making mud pies, Mom," Anna says. + +"We wanted to have fun, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom sighs. She knows they did not mean to be naughty. They were just curious and creative. She is thoughtful. She decides to be kind. + +"I understand, but you should not use the lotion for that. It is for your skin, not for your mud pies. And you should not make a mess in the garden. It is not nice," she says. + +She takes them inside and helps them wash their hands and change their clothes. She gives them a hug and a kiss. + +"Next time, ask me before you use something. And play with something else, like clay or dough. They are better for making mud pies," she says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +They learn their lesson. They are happy. Mom is happy. They have a snack and read a book together. The end. +Lily was a girl who liked to catch bugs. She had a big jar with holes in the lid. She would run in the grass and look for bugs to put in her jar. She liked to see them move and make noises. + +One day, she saw a big pink bug with wings. It was a butterfly. Lily wanted to catch it and put it in her jar. She ran after it and tried to grab it. But the butterfly was fast and flew away. Lily did not give up. She chased the butterfly all over the garden. + +The butterfly flew to a rose bush. It landed on a red flower. Lily reached for it with her jar. But she did not see the thorns on the bush. They poked her hand and made her cry. She dropped her jar and it broke on the ground. The glass cut her foot and made her bleed. She screamed and cried. + +Her mom heard her and came to help her. She picked her up and took her inside. She cleaned her hand and foot and put a bandage on them. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You should be careful with roses. They have thorns that can hurt you. And you should not try to catch butterflies. They are not bugs. They are beautiful and free. They need to fly and live in the flowers. They are not happy in a jar." + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She had hurt herself and the butterfly. She had broken her jar and lost her bugs. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I just wanted to see the pink butterfly. It was so pretty. Can I see it again?" + +Her mom said, "Maybe. But you have to be gentle and quiet. You have to watch it from far away. You have to let it fly and be happy. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will not catch butterflies anymore. I will just look at them and smile." + +Her mom said, "That's good, Lily. I love you." + +She kissed her and said, "Now, let's go and get some ice cream. That will make you feel better." + +Lily smiled. She said, "OK, mom. I love you too." + +They went to get some ice cream. But Lily did not see the pink butterfly again. It had flown away and never came back. Lily was sad. She wished she had not tried to catch it. She wished she had let it fly and be happy. She learned a lesson. She learned to respect and love nature. She learned to be careful and kind. She learned to be happy with what she had. She learned to fly in her dreams. +Ben likes to record his voice with his mom's phone. He thinks it is fun to hear himself talk and sing. Sometimes he makes funny noises and laughs. + +One day, he finds the phone on the couch and decides to record a new song. He runs to the bathroom, where he likes to sing because it sounds loud. He closes the door and starts to sing. + +"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are..." he sings, holding the phone close to his mouth. He feels happy and proud of his song. + +But he does not hear his mom calling him from the kitchen. She is making lunch and wants him to come and eat. She knocks on the bathroom door and says, "Ben, are you in there? It's time for lunch. Please open the door." + +Ben hears his mom, but he does not want to stop singing. He thinks he can finish his song quickly and then go to eat. He says, "Wait, mom, I'm almost done. I'm recording a song." + +His mom says, "Okay, Ben, but hurry up. Your lunch is getting cold. And don't use my phone without asking. It's not a toy." + +Ben says, "Sorry, mom, I just wanted to record a song. It's a very good song. Do you want to hear it?" + +His mom says, "Sure, Ben, I want to hear your song. But first, open the door and come to the kitchen. You can show me your song later." + +Ben says, "Okay, mom, I'm coming." He stops the recording and puts the phone in his pocket. He opens the door and runs to the kitchen. He hugs his mom and says, "I love you, mom. And I love my song. It's a very long song." + +His mom smiles and says, "I love you too, Ben. And I'm sure your song is wonderful. But now, let's eat. You must be hungry after singing so long." +Lily and Tom wanted to have a picnic in the park. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a basket. They also took a blanket and a ball to play with. + +They walked to the park with their mom and dad. They found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread the blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. They were hungry and happy. + +But then they saw some ants. The ants were crawling on the blanket and the basket. They wanted to eat the bread, cheese, fruit and juice. Lily and Tom did not like the ants. They tried to shoo them away, but there were too many. + +Mom and dad helped them. They lifted the blanket and the basket and moved them to another spot. They checked for ants before they put them down. They prevented the ants from ruining their picnic. + +They ate their food and drank their juice. They played with the ball and ran around. They had fun in the park. They were tired and sleepy. They lay down on the blanket and closed their eyes. They had a good nap. +Sara and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Sara was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran behind a big tree and waited for Sara to find him. He saw his shadow on the grass and smiled. He thought his shadow was a good friend who would not tell Sara where he was. + +But then, he heard a harsh voice behind him. "I found you, Ben!" It was Sara. She had seen his shadow and followed it to the tree. Ben was surprised and sad. He felt his shadow had betrayed him. + +"Sara, that's not fair!" he said. "You cheated! You used my shadow to find me!" + +Sara shook her head. "No, I didn't cheat. I used my eyes. Your shadow is part of you, Ben. It shows where you are. You can't hide from your shadow." + +Ben frowned. He did not like this game anymore. He wanted to play something else. He said to Sara, "Can we play something else, please? I don't like hide and seek. It makes me unhappy." + +Sara looked at Ben and saw he was unhappy. She felt sorry for him. She liked Ben and wanted to play with him. She said to Ben, "Okay, Ben. We can play something else. What do you want to play?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He wanted to play something fun and easy. He said to Sara, "Can we play tag? You chase me and I run away. If you touch me, I chase you and you run away. It's a fun game." + +Sara nodded. She liked tag too. She said to Ben, "Okay, Ben. We can play tag. But you have to promise me something." + +Ben looked at Sara and asked, "What do I have to promise you?" + +Sara smiled and said, "You have to promise me that you won't be mad at your shadow. Your shadow is not your enemy. Your shadow is your friend. It goes with you wherever you go. It shows you are here. It makes you special." + +Ben thought about what Sara said. He realized she was right. His shadow was not his enemy. His shadow was his friend. He said to Sara, "Okay, Sara. I promise you. I won't be mad at my shadow. I will be nice to my shadow. Thank you for telling me that." + +Sara hugged Ben and said, "You're welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too. Now, let's play tag. I'll count to three and then I'll chase you. Ready?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Ready!" + +Sara counted, "One, two, three!" and then she ran after Ben. Ben ran away from Sara. He saw his shadow on the grass and smiled. He thought his shadow was a good friend who would help him play tag. He said to his shadow, "Come on, shadow. Let's run fast. Let's have fun." And they did. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big tree with many twigs on the ground. Lily picked up a twig and threw it in the air. She laughed as it spun and fell. + +"Look, Ben, I can throw a twig!" she said. + +Ben smiled and picked up a twig too. He threw it as hard as he could. It flew far and fast. It hit a bird that was sitting on a branch. The bird squawked and flew away. + +"Oops, sorry, bird!" Ben said. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They did not want to hurt the bird. They wanted to be kind to animals. They decided to stop throwing twigs and find another game to play. + +They saw a pond with ducks and fish. They walked to the pond and sat on the edge. They watched the ducks swim and the fish splash. They threw some bread crumbs for them to eat. The ducks quacked and the fish nibbled. Lily and Ben smiled and clapped. + +"Look, Ben, we can feed the ducks and the fish!" she said. + +Ben nodded and threw some more bread crumbs. He said, "Yes, Lily, we can. This is a peaceful game. We are not hurting anyone. We are making friends." + +Lily and Ben felt happy. They liked to play peaceful games. They liked to be friends with animals. They stayed at the pond until it was time to go home. They waved goodbye to the ducks and the fish. They held hands and walked with their mom. They had a fun day in the park. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. Sara has long hair and Ben has short hair. Sara likes to comb her hair with her pink comb. Ben likes to make funny faces in the mirror. + +One day, Sara is combing her hair and Ben is bored. He sees Sara's pink comb and wants to play with it. He takes it from Sara and runs away. Sara is angry and chases him. + +"Give me back my comb, Ben!" Sara yells. + +"No, it's mine now!" Ben says. + +They run around the room and knock over toys and books. They make a big mess. Sara and Ben feel dizzy from running so fast. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees the mess and the twins. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing, Sara and Ben?" Mom asks. + +"Sara and Ben are fighting over the comb," they say. + +Mom urges them to stop fighting and share the comb. She says they have to clean up the mess and say sorry to each other. Sara and Ben feel sorry and hug each other. They give the comb back to Sara and help Mom clean up the room. They promise to play nicely next time. +Anna loved to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked to put on the shiny rings and necklaces and pretend she was a princess. But her mom always told her to be careful and not lose or break anything. She said jewelry was very special and expensive. + +One day, Anna was playing with her mom's jewelry in her room. She saw a big, red ring that looked like a ruby. She wanted to try it on, but it was too big for her finger. She put it on her thumb instead and admired it in the mirror. She felt very pretty and happy. + +She heard her mom calling her for lunch. She quickly took off the ring and put it on her dresser. She ran downstairs to eat. She forgot to put the ring back in the jewelry box. + +After lunch, Anna went back to her room to play some more. But when she looked for the ring, she couldn't find it. She searched everywhere, but it was gone. She felt very scared and sad. She wondered if someone had taken it or if it had fallen somewhere. + +She heard her mom coming upstairs. She didn't know what to do. She wanted to be honest and tell her mom what happened, but she was afraid of getting in trouble. She decided to believe that the ring would show up soon. She hoped her mom wouldn't notice it was missing. + +"Hi, sweetie. How was your lunch?" her mom asked, smiling. + +"It was good, mom. Thank you," Anna said, trying to act normal. + +Her mom walked to her dresser and opened the jewelry box. She looked inside and frowned. She turned to Anna and said, "Anna, do you know where my red ring is? The one that looks like a ruby?" + +Anna felt her heart beat faster. She wanted to lie, but she knew it was wrong. She took a deep breath and said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I was playing with your jewelry and I tried on your ring. But I forgot to put it back and now I can't find it. I don't know where it is. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom looked at her for a moment. She saw the tears in Anna's eyes and the fear in her voice. She felt a mix of anger and love. She hugged Anna and said, "Anna, I'm glad you told me the truth. That was very brave and honest of you. I'm not mad at you, but I'm very disappointed. You know you shouldn't play with my jewelry without asking me. It's very dangerous and disrespectful. You could have lost or broken something very important to me. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I'm sorry. I won't do it again. I promise." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you, Anna. And I believe you. But we have to find the ring. It's very special to me. It was a gift from your dad. He gave it to me when he asked me to marry him. It's very precious and sentimental. Do you remember where you put it?" + +Anna thought hard and said, "I think I put it on the dresser, but I'm not sure. Maybe it rolled off or fell behind something." + +Her mom said, "Let's look together. Maybe we can find it." + +They searched the dresser and the floor, but they couldn't find the ring. They moved the dresser and looked behind it. There, they saw a small, shiny object. It was the ring. It had fallen into a crack between the wall and the floor. + +Anna gasped and said, "Mom, look! There it is! I found it!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You did, Anna! You found it! I'm so happy and relieved. Thank you, sweetie. You're a very good girl." + +She picked up the ring and put it back in the jewelry box. She hugged Anna and said, "Let's make a deal. You can play with my jewelry, but only when I'm with you. And you have to ask me first. And you have to be very careful and respectful. Is that fair?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom. That's fair. I'm sorry I made you worry. I love you, mom." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Anna. And I'm proud of you for being honest and brave. You're a very special girl. Just like this ring." +Sara and Ben like to play with the old phone in the attic. It has a long wire that connects to another phone. They pretend to call each other and say funny things. + +One day, Sara finds a new toy in the attic. It is a shiny box with buttons and a screen. She picks it up and presses a button. The screen lights up and shows a picture of a cat. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Sara shouts. "I found a new toy! It has a cat!" + +Ben runs over and sees the toy. He is curious and wants to play with it too. He tries to take it from Sara, but she holds it tight. + +"No, Ben, no!" Sara says. "This is my toy! I found it first! It is original!" + +Ben is angry and pulls harder. The toy slips from Sara's hand and falls to the floor. The screen cracks and the cat disappears. + +"Look what you did, Ben, look!" Sara cries. "You broke my toy! It was original!" + +Ben feels sorry and tries to fix the toy. He presses the buttons, but nothing happens. He sees a wire sticking out from the back of the toy. He thinks maybe the wire can make the toy work again. He grabs the wire and plugs it into the old phone. + +"Hello, hello?" Ben says into the phone. "Can you hear me, cat?" + +There is a pause. Then, a voice replies from the other phone. + +"Meow, meow!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had a big box of ornaments that they could hang on the tree. Lily liked the shiny ones and Ben liked the funny ones. + +"Look, Lily, this one is a snowman with a hat and a scarf!" Ben said, holding up an ornament. + +"That's nice, Ben. Can I see?" Lily asked. + +Ben nodded and offered the ornament to Lily. Lily took it and smiled. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You always share with me," Lily said. + +Ben blushed and smiled back. + +"You are welcome, Lily. You are a good sister. You always help me," Ben said. + +They hugged and continued to play with the ornaments. They found a star, a bell, a candy cane, and a reindeer. They had fun making stories and noises with them. + +Mom came in and saw them playing. She was happy and proud. + +"Look at you two, playing so nicely together. You are such reliable children. You always listen and behave," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked up and smiled. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you," they said. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. + +"I love you too, my sweeties. Do you want to help me decorate the tree?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded and jumped up. + +"Yes, please!" they said. + +They took the box of ornaments and followed Mom to the tree. They had a wonderful time hanging the ornaments and making the tree beautiful. They were a happy family. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to eat waffles for breakfast. They had a big box of waffles in the freezer that their mom bought for them. Every morning, they would take out two waffles and put them in the toaster. Then they would spread butter and syrup on them and enjoy their yummy meal. + +One day, Lily and Ben had a problem. There was only one waffle left in the box. They both wanted it, but they did not want to share it. They started to argue and pull the waffle from each other. + +"Give me the waffle, it's mine!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Ben said. + +They were so loud that their mom heard them from the kitchen. She came to see what was going on. She saw the twins fighting over the waffle and shaking their heads. + +"Stop it, you two!" she said. "You are being very spoiled and rude. You should not fight over food. You should be grateful that you have waffles to eat. Some children have no food at all." + +She took the waffle from their hands and separated it into two pieces. She gave one piece to Lily and one piece to Ben. + +"Here, now you each have half a waffle. That's fair, right?" she said. + +Lily and Ben looked at their small pieces of waffle. They felt ashamed and sorry. They realized that they were being selfish and silly. They hugged their mom and said sorry. + +"Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love waffles, too." they said. + +They ate their half waffles and smiled at each other. They learned to share and be kind. They decided to never fight over waffles again. +Lily was a daughter who liked to help her mom. She helped her mom supply food and water to the animals on the farm. She liked to feed the chickens, the cows, and the pigs. She also liked to pet the cat and the dog. + +One day, Lily saw a big truck come to the farm. She wondered what was in the truck. She asked her mom, "Mom, what is in the truck?" + +Her mom said, "The truck is here to take some of the pigs to another farm. They will have more space and food there." + +Lily felt upset. She did not want the pigs to go. She liked the pigs. They were cute and funny. She said, "Mom, I don't want the pigs to go. Can we keep them?" + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but we can't keep all the pigs. We don't have enough room and money for them. They will be happier on the other farm. Maybe we can visit them someday." + +Lily still felt upset. She ran to the barn and hugged the pigs. She said, "I will miss you, pigs. You are my friends. Please don't go." + +The pigs oinked and snorted. They licked Lily's face. They seemed to say, "We will miss you, too, Lily. You are a good daughter. Thank you for supplying us with food and water. We will always remember you." +Sara and Tom were at the beach with their mom and dad. They had a lot of fun playing with the sand, making castles and holes and shapes. They also splashed in the water, chased the seagulls and collected shells. They were very happy and tired. + +"Can we have a snack, mom?" Sara asked, rubbing her eyes. + +"Sure, honey. Let's sit on the blanket and have some fruit and cookies," mom said, smiling. + +They all sat down and enjoyed their snack, looking at the blue sky and the waves. Tom took a big bite of his cookie and said, "This is the best day ever!" + +"I agree," dad said, wrapping his arm around mom. "You two are the best kids ever." + +Sara and Tom smiled and hugged their parents. They felt warm and cozy and loved. + +Then they saw a big, fat seal on a rock, sunbathing. The seal looked very lazy and sleepy. It opened its mouth and let out a loud yawn. + +"Wow, look at that seal!" Tom said, pointing. "It's so fat and funny!" + +Sara giggled and said, "Maybe it ate too many fish!" + +The seal heard them and turned its head. It looked at them with its big, black eyes and winked. Then it yawned again and closed its eyes. + +Sara and Tom laughed and clapped their hands. They thought the seal was very cute and friendly. + +"Maybe it wants to be our friend," Sara said. + +"Maybe," Tom said. "But I think it's time for a nap." + +They all agreed and lay down on the blanket. They closed their eyes and listened to the sound of the sea. They felt the sun on their skin and the breeze on their hair. They fell asleep, dreaming of sand and seals and cookies. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to fight. Sometimes they fight over who gets to use the lamp. The lamp is bright and shiny. It makes the room cozy. + +One day, Lily and Ben are playing with their blocks. Lily wants to build a tower. Ben wants to build a bridge. They use all the blocks. Then Lily sees the lamp. She has an idea. She wants to put the lamp on top of her tower. She thinks it will look like a castle. + +She gets up and grabs the lamp. But Ben sees her. He does not want her to take the lamp. He wants to use the lamp for his bridge. He thinks it will look like a train. He gets up and runs after her. He tries to pull the lamp from her hands. + +They both tug and pull. The lamp seems heavy and hard. They are not careful. They knock over their blocks. They make a big mess. They also make a lot of noise. They wake up their mom. + +Their mom comes into the room. She sees the lamp and the blocks. She sees Lily and Ben. She is not happy. She tells them to stop fighting. She tells them to share the lamp. She tells them to clean up the mess. She tells them to be quiet. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to their mom. They say sorry to each other. They put the lamp back on the table. They pick up the blocks. They hug and make up. They decide to build something together. They use the lamp and the blocks. They make a healthy snack. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they found a jar under a tree. The jar was big and shiny. It had a lid with a lock. + +"Wow, look at this jar!" Tom said. "I wonder what is inside." + +"Maybe it is candy or toys," Lily said. "Let's open it and see." + +They tried to open the jar, but it was too hard. They pulled and pushed, but the lid did not move. + +"Maybe we need a key," Tom said. "Or a magic word." + +"Maybe we need a kiss," Lily said. She smiled at Tom. "Do you want to try?" + +Tom felt shy. He liked Lily, but he did not know how to kiss. He looked at the jar. He wanted to see what was inside. He nodded at Lily. + +"Okay, let's try," he said. + +They leaned closer to each other. They closed their eyes. They touched their lips. They felt a tickle and a warm. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. They opened their eyes. They saw smoke and fire. The jar had exploded. It was not a jar of candy or toys. It was a jar of bombs. + +They screamed and ran. But it was too late. The fire caught them. They fell to the ground. They did not get up. + +The park was quiet. The jar was gone. Tom and Lily were gone. Only ashes and smoke remained. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big train with many cars. They wanted to get closer and see the train. They ran to the rail where the train was. But they did not see the sign that said "Do not cross". + +"Wow, look at the train!" Ben said. "It is so long and loud!" + +"Yes, and it has many colors!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +"No, we cannot touch it," Ben said. "It is too fast and hot. We have to stay away from the rail." + +But Lily did not listen to Ben. She wanted to touch the train. She stepped over the rail and walked to the train. She reached out her hand to touch the train. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Ben shouted. "The train is dangerous! Come back!" + +But Lily did not hear Ben. She was too curious. She touched the train. But the train was moving. It pulled Lily with it. Lily screamed. She was scared. She let go of the train. But she fell. She fell into a deep hole next to the rail. She could not get out. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. "I am in a deep hole! I cannot see!" + +Ben heard Lily. He was scared too. He wanted to help Lily. But he did not know how. He looked around. He saw a man. The man was wearing a hat and a badge. He was a train worker. He knew about trains and rails. + +"Help, help!" Ben ran to the man. "My sister is in a deep hole! She touched the train and fell! Please help her!" + +The man heard Ben. He saw the hole. He saw Lily. He was worried. He ran to the hole. He reached out his hand to Lily. + +"Grab my hand, little girl," the man said. "I will pull you out. Do not be afraid. Trust me." + +Lily saw the man. She saw his hand. She was still scared. But she wanted to get out. She trusted the man. She grabbed his hand. The man pulled her out. He lifted her up. He hugged her. + +"Are you okay, little girl?" the man asked. "Are you hurt?" + +Lily shook her head. She was not hurt. She was just dirty and wet. She hugged the man back. + +"Thank you, thank you," Lily said. "You saved me. You are very nice." + +The man smiled. He was glad. He was nice. He looked at Ben. Ben was happy too. He hugged Lily. + +"I am sorry, I am sorry," Lily said to Ben. "I did not listen to you. I was silly. I will not touch the train again. I will stay away from the rail." + +Ben nodded. He forgave Lily. He loved Lily. He was glad she was okay. + +"You are my sister," Ben said. "I love you. I will always help you." + +The man took Ben and Lily to their mom. Their mom was in the park. She was looking for them. She was worried. She saw them. She saw the man. She saw the hole. She saw the train. She understood what happened. She was angry. But she was also relieved. She hugged Ben and Lily. + +"Thank you, thank you," their mom said to the man. "You saved my children. You are very brave." + +The man smiled. He was brave. He was happy. He said goodbye to Ben and Lily and their mom. He went back to his work. He watched the train. + +Ben and Lily learned a lesson. They learned to listen to their mom and their brother. They learned to stay away from the rail and the train. They learned to trust the man who helped them. They learned to be careful and safe. They were happy. They were okay. +Tom and Jen were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big sign with many prints on it. The sign said: "Do not wander in the woods. There are scary animals there." + +"Look, Jen, what is that?" Tom asked, pointing at the sign. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it is a map of the woods. Let's go and see," Jen said. + +They left their toys and ran to the sign. They looked at the prints and tried to guess what animals they were. + +"This one is a dog, and this one is a cat, and this one is a bird," Tom said. + +"No, Tom, this one is a bear, and this one is a lion, and this one is an eagle," Jen said. + +They argued and did not hear their mom calling them. They did not see the arrow on the sign that said: "Danger. Keep out." + +They wandered in the woods, following the prints. They wanted to see the animals. They did not know that the prints were not real. They were made by a bad man who wanted to trap children. + +Soon, they came to a big cage with a door. Inside the cage, there were many toys and candies. + +"Wow, Jen, look at that! Maybe someone left them for us. Let's go and get them," Tom said. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. Maybe it is a trick," Jen said. + +They opened the door and went inside the cage. They grabbed the toys and candies. They were happy. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. The door slammed shut. They were trapped. They saw the bad man coming. He had a big smile and a big knife. He said: "Hello, my little friends. You are just what I need for my dinner." + +Tom and Jen screamed and cried. They wished they had listened to the sign and their mom. They wished they had not wandered in the woods. They wished they had not been greedy. But it was too late. + +The moral of the story is: Do not wander in the woods. There are scary animals there. And do not trust strangers who offer you toys and candies. They may want to hurt you. Always listen to your mom and stay safe. +Lily and Ben were very excite to go to the castle. They had never seen a real castle before. They wanted to see the queen and the knights and the horses. + +When they got to the castle, they saw a big gate and a tall tower. They followed their mom and dad inside. There were many people and flags and paintings. Lily and Ben looked around with big eyes. + +"Look, there she is!" Lily said, pointing to a lady in a long dress and a shiny crown. "She is the queen!" + +The queen smiled and waved at the people. She saw Lily and Ben and came over to them. She bent down and said, "Hello, little ones. What are your names?" + +"I'm Lily and this is Ben," Lily said, shyly. + +"You are very beautiful, Lily. And you are very brave, Ben," the queen said, kindly. "Do you like the castle?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Ben said, happily. + +"Would you like to see more of it?" the queen asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said, eagerly. + +The queen took their hands and led them to a big hall. There were many knights and horses and swords. Lily and Ben were amazed. They had a lot of fun with the queen. They felt like they were in a fairy tale. +Tom and Lily were playing in the sand when they saw the big wind and water coming. It was a hurricane. They were scared and ran to their mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, help!" Tom cried. "The hurricane is here!" + +Mom and dad hugged them and said, "Don't worry, we are safe in the house. The hurricane will go away soon." + +They went inside the house and closed the door and the windows. They heard the wind howling and the rain pounding. They saw the trees bending and the things flying. + +Lily started to cry. She felt helpless. She wanted the hurricane to stop. + +Tom saw her cry and gave her his teddy bear. He said, "Here, Lily, this is for you. Teddy will make you feel better. He is brave and strong." + +Lily hugged the teddy bear and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I love you." + +Tom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. We will be okay. Mom and dad are here with us." + +They cuddled with their mom and dad and waited for the hurricane to pass. They prayed for the people and the animals who were outside. They hoped they were safe too. + +After a while, the wind and the water became quiet. The sun came out and the sky became blue. The hurricane was gone. + +Mom and dad said, "Let's go outside and see if we can help. Maybe some people need our help." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, let's go. We want to help too." + +They took their teddy bear and went outside. They saw a lot of mess. They saw broken houses and cars and toys. They saw wet clothes and books and pictures. They saw some people crying and some people smiling. + +They saw a man who was wiping his eyes. He looked sad. He had lost his house and his things. + +Tom and Lily went to him and said, "Hello, sir. We are sorry for your loss. Do you need any help?" + +The man looked at them and smiled. He said, "Hello, kids. You are very kind. Thank you for your offer. I don't need any help right now. But you can do something for me. You can give me a hug." + +Tom and Lily hugged the man and said, "We are happy to hug you. We hope you feel better soon." + +The man said, "You made me feel better already. You are very sweet. God bless you." + +Tom and Lily felt happy. They felt they had done something good. They looked for more people to help. They helped them wipe their tears and their things. They helped them smile and hope. They learned that even when they felt helpless, they could still help others. They learned that love was stronger than the hurricane. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She put on a pink apron and stood on a stool. She wanted to take some cookies from the jar. Mom said, "No, Anna, those are for later. You can have one after dinner." + +But Anna was hungry and curious. She waited until mom went to the living room. Then she reached for the jar. She took the lid off and grabbed a cookie. It was big and round and smelled good. She took a bite and smiled. + +Suddenly, she heard mom's voice. "Anna, what are you doing?" Mom sounded angry and distant. Anna turned around and saw mom standing in the doorway. She had a frown on her face and her hands on her hips. Anna felt scared and guilty. She dropped the cookie and the jar. They both fell on the floor and broke. There were pieces of glass and crumbs everywhere. + +Mom came closer and said, "Anna, you are in trouble. You did not listen to me. You made a mess. You could have hurt yourself. Why did you take the cookie?" Anna started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was hungry and I wanted to try it. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mom sighed and hugged Anna. She said, "I'm not mad at you, Anna. I'm disappointed. You have to follow the rules and be careful. You can't take things without asking. And you have to clean up your mess. Do you understand?" Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I love you." Mom said, "I love you too, Anna. Now let's get a broom and a dustpan and clean this up. And then we can have dinner and maybe a cookie later." Anna smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you." They took off their aprons and went to get the tools. They worked together to make the kitchen tidy again. +Ben and Mia like to jog with Mom and Dad. They jog in the park every morning. They see many things in the park. They see birds, flowers, trees, and dogs. They say hello to the people they meet. + +One day, they see a big purple balloon in the sky. It looks like a star. Ben and Mia want the balloon. They ask Mom and Dad if they can have it. Mom and Dad say no. They say the balloon is not for them. They say the balloon belongs to someone else. + +But Ben and Mia do not listen. They run away from Mom and Dad. They run after the balloon. They think they can catch it. They do not see the road. They do not see the car. They do not hear the horn. + +The car hits Ben and Mia. They fall to the ground. They do not get up. They do not see the balloon anymore. They do not see anything anymore. + +Mom and Dad run to Ben and Mia. They cry and scream. They hug Ben and Mia. But Ben and Mia do not hug back. They do not say anything. They are gone. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had pots and pans and spoons and plates. They also had some toy food, like apples and carrots and bread. + +"Let's organize our food," Lily said. "We can put the fruits here, and the vegetables there, and the bread over there." + +"Okay," Ben said. He helped Lily sort the food into different piles. They were very careful not to touch the stove, because it was hot and could hurt them. + +"Look, we have so much food!" Lily said. "We can make a big salad and a sandwich and a pie." + +"That sounds good," Ben said. "But who will eat it? We need some customers." + +Lily had an idea. She ran to the living room and came back with her teddy bear and her doll. She put them on two chairs and gave them menus. + +"Hello, welcome to our restaurant," she said in a kind voice. "What would you like to order?" + +The teddy bear and the doll did not answer, but Lily and Ben pretended they did. They took their orders and went to the kitchen. They used the toy food and the pots and pans to make the salad, the sandwich and the pie. They put them on plates and brought them to the table. + +"Here you go, enjoy your meal," Ben said in a kind voice. He and Lily smiled at their customers. + +The teddy bear and the doll did not eat, but Lily and Ben pretended they did. They asked them if they liked the food and if they wanted more. They also gave them water and juice. + +"Thank you for coming to our restaurant," Lily said in a kind voice. "We hope you had a good time." + +The teddy bear and the doll did not say anything, but Lily and Ben pretended they did. They hugged them and said goodbye. + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They had fun playing in the kitchen. They also learned how to organize and how to be kind. They cleaned up their mess and put everything away. Then they went to play something else. +Lila loved to dance. She danced in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She danced with her dolls, her teddy bear, and her dog. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. + +One day, she found a pair of leather shoes in her mom's closet. They were shiny and black, and they made a loud sound when she tapped them on the floor. Lila put them on and ran to the living room. She wanted to show her mom how well she could dance with the leather shoes. + +"Mom, mom, look at me!" she shouted, as she jumped and spun and kicked. "I can dance with leather shoes!" + +Her mom smiled and clapped. "You are a very good dancer, Lila. But those shoes are not for dancing. They are for walking. They are too big and heavy for your feet. You might hurt yourself or break something." + +Lila frowned. She liked the leather shoes. They made her feel grown-up and fancy. She did not want to take them off. She wanted to dance more. + +"But mom, I love them. They are so pretty and noisy. Please, let me dance with them. Just a little bit more." + +Her mom shook her head. "No, Lila. You have to listen to me. I am your mom, and I know what is best for you. I am wise, and you are not. You have to trust me. Now, take off the leather shoes and put them back in the closet. You can dance with your own shoes, or with no shoes at all. That is safer and more fun." + +Lila sighed. She knew her mom was right. She was wise, and she loved her. She did not want to make her mad or sad. She took off the leather shoes and put them back in the closet. She gave her mom a hug and a kiss. + +"Sorry, mom. I will listen to you. You are wise, and I am not. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lila. Now, let's dance together. You can teach me some of your moves." + +Lila smiled. She grabbed her mom's hand and led her to the living room. They danced and laughed and had a good time. Lila forgot about the leather shoes. She was happy with her mom. She was a very good dancer. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They liked to run and jump and throw a ball for Spot to catch. Spot was a good dog and always brought the ball back to them. + +One day, they saw something shiny under a big tree. They ran to see what it was. It was a bone, a very big bone. It looked like it came from a dinosaur or a dragon. Lily and Max were curious and wanted to touch it. + +"Wow, look at this bone!" Lily said. "It's so big and shiny. I wonder what animal it belonged to." + +"Maybe it was a scary animal, like a T-rex or a crocodile," Max said. "Do you think it will bite us if we touch it?" + +"No, silly, it's just a bone. It can't bite us. Come on, let's touch it and see how it feels," Lily said. She reached out her hand to touch the bone. + +But before she could touch it, Spot barked loudly and ran to them. He grabbed the bone in his mouth and ran away with it. Lily and Max chased after him, but he was too fast. He disappeared behind some bushes. + +"Spot, come back!" Lily and Max shouted. "That's our bone!" + +They followed Spot to the other side of the park. There they saw a big sign that said: "Do not touch. This is a fossil. It is very old and fragile. It belongs to the museum." + +Lily and Max felt ashamed. They realized that they had almost touched something that was not theirs and that was very important. They hoped that Spot had not broken the bone. + +They saw Spot sitting next to a man in a uniform. He was holding the bone gently in his mouth. The man smiled and said: "Hello, kids. I'm glad you found your dog. He brought me this fossil. It's very rare and valuable. Where did you find it?" + +Lily and Max told him the truth. They said they were sorry for trying to touch the bone. They said they did not know it was a fossil and that it belonged to the museum. + +The man was kind and understanding. He said: "It's okay, kids. I know you were curious and did not mean any harm. But you should always be careful and respectful when you see something that is not yours. You never know what it might be or who it might belong to. And you should always listen to your dog. He knows better than to touch things that are not his." + +Lily and Max nodded and thanked the man. They hugged Spot and said they were proud of him. They learned their lesson and never tried to touch things that were not theirs again. They went back to playing with their ball and their dog, and had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog looks strong and fast. + +Lily and Ben are scared of the dog. They run to the bench. They sit on the bench and hold each other. They hope the dog will go away. + +But the dog does not go away. The dog comes to the bench. The dog smells something. The dog sees a muffin on the bench. The muffin is blue and has sugar on top. The muffin looks yummy. + +The dog wants the muffin. The dog jumps on the bench. The dog tries to get the muffin. Lily and Ben scream. They do not want to lose their muffin. They do not want the dog to bite them. + +But the dog is not mean. The dog is friendly. The dog licks Lily and Ben. The dog wags his tail. The dog just wants to share the muffin. Lily and Ben see that the dog is nice. They stop screaming. They smile. + +Lily and Ben break the muffin in half. They give one half to the dog. They eat the other half. They pet the dog. They make a new friend. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but they did not like to put them away. Their room was very messy, with blocks, dolls, cars and books everywhere. + +One day, their mom said, "Tom and Lily, you need to clean your room. It is too messy. You can have pizza for lunch if you do a good job." Tom and Lily loved pizza, so they agreed to clean their room. + +They started to pick up their toys and put them in boxes and shelves. But soon, they got bored and tired. They wanted to play with their toys, not clean them. They quit cleaning and started to make more mess. They threw blocks at each other, made a fort with books and blankets, and dressed up their dolls in funny clothes. + +Their mom came to check on them and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Tom and Lily, you did not clean your room. You made it worse. You quit too soon. Now you cannot have pizza for lunch. You have to eat soup and salad instead." + +Tom and Lily were sad and sorry. They did not want soup and salad. They wanted pizza. They said, "Mom, we are sorry. We will clean our room now. Please, can we have pizza?" Their mom said, "No, you cannot have pizza today. Maybe tomorrow, if you clean your room and do not quit. Now, come and eat your soup and salad." + +Tom and Lily ate their soup and salad, but they did not like it. They wished they had cleaned their room and had pizza. They learned a lesson. They decided to not quit and to not be messy again. +Lily and Sam were excited to see the fireworks. They wore warm coats and hats and followed Mom and Dad to the park. There were many people and noises and lights. + +"Can we go closer, Mom?" Lily asked. She wanted to see the fireworks better. + +"No, sweetie, we have to stay here. It's safer. The fireworks are very loud and bright and hot. They can hurt you if you are too close," Mom said. + +Sam nodded. He understood. He was a little anxious. He did not like loud noises. He held Mom's hand tight. + +Soon, the fireworks started. They made big booms and pops and crackles in the sky. They made shapes and colors like stars and flowers and rainbows. Lily and Sam watched with wide eyes. They said "wow" and "ooh" and "ahh". + +But then, something went wrong. One of the fireworks did not go up. It stayed on the ground and started to spin and spark. It moved towards the people. The people screamed and ran. Lily and Sam were scared. + +"Mom, Dad, what's happening?" Lily cried. + +"Don't worry, kids, we're going to be okay. We have to move away from the firework. It's dangerous," Dad said. + +He picked up Sam and Mom picked up Lily. They ran to the other side of the park. They saw a man with a hose. He was trying to prevent the firework from hurting anyone. He sprayed water on it until it stopped spinning and sparking. + +"Is it over, Dad?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, buddy, it's over. The man with the hose stopped the firework. He saved the day," Dad said. + +Lily and Sam felt relieved. They hugged Mom and Dad. They were glad they were safe. + +"Can we go home now, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, honey, we can go home now. We've seen enough fireworks for tonight," Mom said. + +They walked back to the car. They were tired and cold and a little shaken. But they were also happy and proud. They had seen the fireworks. And they had learned to prevent danger. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over their toys. + +One day, they find a big bag of olives in the kitchen. They love olives. They each want to eat them all. They grab the bag and run to their room. They close the door and zip it. + +But the bag is too big for them. They cannot open it. They pull and tug and twist. But the bag does not open. They get angry and sad. They start to cry. + +Mom hears them cry. She knocks on the door. She asks what is wrong. Tom and Lily tell her about the bag of olives. Mom says they have to share. She says she will help them open the bag. But they have to zip the door first. + +Tom and Lily zip the door. Mom comes in. She opens the bag of olives. She gives them each a bowl. She says they can eat some olives, but not too many. She says they have to save some for later. She hugs them and kisses them. She says they are good twins. + +Tom and Lily smile. They say thank you to Mom. They eat some olives. They are warm and yummy. They share their olives with each other. They do not fight. They are happy. They zip the bag of olives and put it away. They play with their toys. They are good twins. +Lila and Tom are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They like to make noises and pretend they are driving fast. Lila has a red car and Tom has a blue car. They have fun racing and crashing their cars. + +"Look, my car has a motor!" Tom says, showing Lila his car. He shakes it and it makes a loud sound. "Vroom, vroom!" + +"Wow, that's cool!" Lila says, admiring Tom's car. She shakes her car, but it does not make any sound. "My car is quiet. It does not have a motor." + +Tom sees that Lila is sad. He likes Lila and does not want her to be sad. He has an idea. He says, "Do you want to trade cars? You can have my car with the motor, and I can have your car without the motor." + +Lila smiles and nods. She says, "Yes, please! Thank you, Tom! You are very nice!" She gives Tom her car and takes his car. She shakes it and it makes a loud sound. "Vroom, vroom!" + +Tom smiles and nods. He says, "You're welcome, Lila! You are very nice, too!" He takes her car and shakes it. It does not make any sound, but he does not mind. He likes Lila's car. He says, "My car is quiet. It is good for sneaking." + +They laugh and hug. They are happy and grateful. They continue to play with their cars, making noises and pretending they are driving fast. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big box with a lock on it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. He found a stick and tried to break the lock. + +"No, don't do that!" Lily said. "It might be dangerous!" + +But Tom did not listen. He hit the lock hard and it broke. The box opened and a lot of white powder came out. It flew in the air and made them cough. + +"What is this?" Tom asked. He touched the powder with his hand. It felt cold and wet. + +"I don't know, but it smells bad!" Lily said. She wanted to run away, but the powder was everywhere. It got in their eyes and noses and mouths. + +They started to feel sick. They felt dizzy and sleepy. They fell to the ground and did not move. + +The powder was poison. It was for killing rats. Someone had put it in the box and locked it, but they forgot to put a sign on it. + +Lily and Tom were dead. No one heard them or saw them. They were alone in the garden with the poison. +Lila and Tom are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we climb the tree, Mom?" Lila asks. + +"Be careful, okay? The tree is very high and the branches are thin. Hold on tight and don't go too far," Mom says. + +Lila and Tom nod and run to the tree. They find a low branch and pull themselves up. They feel happy and brave. They climb higher and higher, until they can see the birds and the clouds. + +"Look, Lila, I can touch the sky!" Tom says. + +He reaches his hand to the blue sky. But he loses his grip and falls. He falls down, down, down. He screams and cries. + +Lila is scared. She sees Tom fall. She wants to help him. She climbs down as fast as she can. She jumps off the last branch and runs to Tom. + +"Tom, are you okay? Are you hurt?" Lila asks. + +She hugs Tom and tries to calm him. Tom is still crying. He feels pain in his arm and his leg. He has scratches and bruises. + +Mom hears the scream and the cry. She runs to the tree and sees Tom and Lila. She is worried and angry. + +"What happened? Why did you climb so high? You could have been hurt badly!" Mom says. + +She checks Tom's arm and leg. She sees they are not broken, but they need bandages. She takes Tom and Lila to the car. She drives them to the doctor. + +The doctor is nice and gentle. He cleans Tom's wounds and puts bandages on them. He gives Tom a lollipop and a sticker. He tells Tom to rest and be careful. + +Tom feels better. He says sorry to Mom and Lila. He says he will not climb so high again. He says he loves them. + +Mom and Lila hug Tom. They say they love him too. They say they are glad he is okay. They say they will play in the park again, but not on the tree. + +They go home. They are quiet and calm. They are happy and safe. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had a big box of rocks and shells that they found on the beach. They liked to sort them by color and shape and pretend they were minerals. Sometimes they used a small camera to record their games and show them to their mom and dad. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Sam and he had a lot of toys too. He saw Ben and Mia playing with their rocks and shells and wanted to join them. But he was very rude. He did not ask nicely, he just grabbed some of their rocks and shells and threw them away. He said they were boring and ugly and he had better toys. + +Ben and Mia were very angry and sad. They told Sam to go away and leave them alone. They said he was not a good friend and he could not play with them. Sam did not listen. He laughed and said he did not care. He took their camera and ran away. He said he would record his own games and show them how much fun he had. + +Ben and Mia chased after Sam and tried to get their camera back. They shouted and cried and asked for help. Their mom and dad heard them and came out. They saw what Sam had done and were very upset. They told Sam to give back the camera and apologize to Ben and Mia. They said he was very naughty and he should go home. + +Sam was scared and ashamed. He gave back the camera and said he was sorry. He said he did not have any friends and he wanted to play with Ben and Mia. He said he did not know how to be nice and share. Ben and Mia felt sorry for him. They said they would forgive him and teach him how to play with their rocks and shells. They said they would be his friends if he was kind and respectful. + +Sam smiled and thanked them. He said he would try to be a better friend. He said he liked their rocks and shells and wanted to learn more about minerals. He said he would also like to see their recordings and make some with them. Ben and Mia smiled too. They said they were happy to have a new friend. They said they would show him their recordings and make some more with him. They all went back to the garden and played happily together. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play pretend. One day, they find a big box in the garage. The box has a film inside. The film is fake. It is not a real film. It is a film that Ben's dad made for fun. + +"Look, Lily, this is a film!" Ben says. He shows Lily the film. The film is round and shiny. It has pictures on it. + +"What is a film?" Lily asks. She does not know what a film is. + +"A film is something you can watch on a screen. It tells a story. But this film is fake. It is not a real story. It is a silly story that my dad made. He used a camera and some toys and some costumes. Do you want to see it?" Ben says. + +"Yes, I want to see it!" Lily says. She is curious. + +Ben and Lily go to the living room. They introduce the film to Ben's mom. Ben's mom is happy to see them. She helps them put the film in a machine. The machine makes the film go on the TV. The TV shows the film. + +Ben and Lily watch the film. They laugh and clap. The film is very funny. It has a dinosaur, a pirate, a princess, and a robot. They do silly things and make silly sounds. Ben and Lily like the film. They think Ben's dad is very clever. + +"Your dad is very good at making films!" Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily. Maybe we can make a film too. We can use our toys and our costumes and our imagination. Do you want to try?" Ben says. + +"Yes, I want to try!" Lily says. + +Ben and Lily go back to the garage. They find a camera and some toys and some costumes. They make a film. They have fun. They introduce their film to Ben's mom and dad. Ben's mom and dad watch the film. They smile and hug Ben and Lily. They are proud of them. They say their film is great. Ben and Lily are happy. They are good friends. They like to play pretend. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. The dog barks loud. + +Tim is nervous. He does not like big dogs. He hides behind a tree. Sam is brave. He likes big dogs. He wants to pet the dog. + +Sam walks to the dog. He says, "Hello, dog. You are nice. Can I pet you?" The dog wags his tail. He likes Sam. Sam pets the dog. + +Tim sees Sam and the dog. He wants to join them. He grabs a stick. He thinks the stick will help him. He walks to Sam and the dog. He says, "Hello, Sam. Hello, dog. I have a stick." + +The dog sees the stick. He thinks the stick is a toy. He jumps at Tim. He wants the stick. Tim is scared. He drops the stick. He runs away. + +Sam laughs. He says, "Don't worry, Tim. The dog just wants to play. He is not mean. Come back and play with us." Tim stops. He looks at Sam and the dog. He sees the dog is happy. He is not nervous anymore. He goes back and plays with them. They have fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. But today, they have a problem. Lily wants to play with the red car, and Ben wants to play with the same car. They both grab the car and pull hard. + +"Give me the car!" Lily says. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. + +They yell and cry. They do not share. They do not listen. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the car. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom says. "Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Ben stop pulling. They look at Mom. They are scared. They do not say anything. There is silence. + +Mom takes the car from them. She puts it on the shelf. She says, "You cannot play with the car until you learn to share. You have to say sorry to each other. You have to be nice." + +Lily and Ben are miserable. They do not have the car. They do not have fun. They look at each other. They feel bad. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They say, "Can we play with the car now?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Yes, you can. But you have to take turns. You have to be fair. You have to be friends." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "OK, Mom. We will." They take the car from the shelf. They play with the car. They share. They listen. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are playing with paper and scissors. They want to make shapes and animals. Tom cuts a big circle and says, "Look, Mia, this is a sun. It is yellow and bright." Mia likes the sun and smiles. + +Mia cuts a small triangle and says, "Look, Tom, this is a hat. It is red and fun." Tom likes the hat and nods. + +They keep cutting and making more things. They have a lot of paper and scissors. They are happy and busy. + +But then, Tom sees a big scissors on the table. It is shiny and sharp. He wants to try it. He thinks it can cut better than his small scissors. He reaches for it and says, "Mia, look at this. This is a big scissors. It can cut anything." + +Mia sees the big scissors and feels scared. She knows it is not for them. She knows it can hurt them. She says, "No, Tom, no. That is a big scissors. It is not for us. It is for mom and dad. It is dangerous." + +But Tom does not listen. He wants to lift the big scissors and cut something. He grabs it and tries to lift it. But it is too heavy for him. He is weak. He cannot lift it. He drops it on the floor. It makes a loud noise. It scares him and Mia. + +Mom and dad hear the noise and come to see. They see the big scissors on the floor and the paper and scissors on the table. They see Tom and Mia looking sad and sorry. They are not happy. They are angry. + +They say, "Tom and Mia, what are you doing? Why did you touch the big scissors? You know it is not for you. You know it can hurt you. You are naughty. You are in trouble." + +Tom and Mia feel bad. They say, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We were playing with paper and scissors. We wanted to make shapes and animals. We did not mean to touch the big scissors. We did not know it was so heavy. We did not want to hurt ourselves. We are sorry." + +Mom and dad sigh. They say, "We are glad you are not hurt. But you have to be careful. You have to listen to us. You have to use only the small scissors. They are safe and easy for you. The big scissors are not for you. They are for us. They are for cutting hard things. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They say, "We understand, mom and dad. We will not touch the big scissors again. We will use only the small scissors. We will be careful and good. We love you." + +Mom and dad hug them. They say, "We love you too. But you have to clean up this mess. You have to put the paper and scissors away. You have to say sorry to the big scissors. And then you can play with something else." + +Tom and Mia say, "OK, mom and dad. We will clean up. We will say sorry. We will play with something else." They pick up the paper and scissors and put them away. They say sorry to the big scissors and put it back on the table. They look for something else to play with. They are still friends. They are still happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big red ball. They kick the ball to each other. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, the ball goes over the fence. It lands in the neighbor's yard. Tom and Lily are sad. They want their ball back. + +"Can we get the ball, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"No, you can't. The neighbor is not home. You have to wait until he comes back," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily are not happy. They wait and wait. They are bored and hungry. + +"I have an idea," Lily says. "Let's crawl under the fence. We can get the ball and come back." + +"That's a bad idea," Tom says. "Mom said no. And the neighbor has a big dog. He might bite us." + +Lily does not listen. She crawls under the fence. She sees the ball. She runs to get it. + +But then, she hears a loud bark. The neighbor's dog sees her. He is angry. He chases her. + +Lily is scared. She drops the ball. She crawls back under the fence. She cries. + +Tom hugs her. He is glad she is safe. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asks. + +"Yes, I'm okay. But I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should have listened to Mom," Lily says. + +Mom comes out. She sees the ball in the neighbor's yard. She sees Lily crying. She knows what happened. + +She is not mad. She is glad they are safe. + +She hugs them both. She says, "It's okay. You made a mistake. But you learned from it. Next time, you will follow the rules. Now, let's go inside. I have a snack for you. How about some red apples?" +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the water. They had a kayak that their dad gave them. It was yellow and blue and had two seats. They wanted to paddle the kayak in the lake, but their mom said no. She said it was too cold and too deep. + +"Please, mom, let us go in the kayak," Lily begged. "We will be careful and wear our jackets." + +"No, sweeties, it is not safe today. Maybe another day when it is warmer and calmer," mom said. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They looked at the kayak and wished they could use it. Then they had an idea. They saw a big puddle in the yard. It was from the rain last night. It was not deep or cold. They dragged the kayak to the puddle and put it in. They climbed in and pretended they were in the lake. They used sticks as paddles and made splashes and noises. + +"Look, mom, we are in the kayak!" Ben shouted. "We are having fun!" + +Mom smiled and came to the puddle. She saw how happy they were and how they used their imagination. She was proud of them. + +"You are very clever and creative, Lily and Ben," mom said. "You found a way to play with the kayak and be safe. You are successful kayak-ers!" +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they saw a big flower with many bees on it. They wanted to catch a bee and keep it as a pet. + +"Look, Sam, a bee! Let's get it!" Tim said. + +"No, Tim, bees can hurt us. They have stingers. We should leave them alone," Sam said. + +But Tim did not listen to Sam. He ran to the flower and tried to grab a bee. The bee was angry and stung Tim on his hand. Tim cried out in pain and dropped the bee. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts! It hurts!" Tim said. + +Sam ran to Tim and tried to help him. He saw Tim's hand was red and swollen. He was scared. + +"Tim, you are crazy! Why did you do that? You should have listened to me. Now we have to go home and tell Mom. She will be mad at you," Sam said. + +Tim was sorry and ashamed. He wished he had not been so silly. He learned a lesson. He learned that bees are not toys. He learned that he should listen to his brother. He learned that he should not spend his time doing bad things. He learned that doing bad things can have bad endings. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play on the shore. They liked to dig in the sand, find shells and splash in the water. One day, they saw a big boat on the water. It had a flag and a horn. + +"Look, Tom, a boat!" Lily said. + +"Can we go on the boat, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, Tom. The boat is far and the water is deep. And the boat is loud and harsh. It might scare us," Lily said. + +They watched the boat for a while. It moved closer and closer to the shore. They heard the horn go beep, beep, beep. They saw the flag wave in the wind. They felt the water get wetter and wetter. + +"Tom, the boat is growing!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, the boat is not growing. It is coming to the shore. It is getting bigger because it is getting nearer," Tom said. + +"Oh, I see, Tom. You are smart. But why is it coming to the shore?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it wants to play with us, Lily. Maybe it has toys and candy and stories for us," Tom said. + +They ran to the shore, waving their arms and shouting. They wanted to see the boat and the people on it. They wanted to have fun and make friends. They hoped the boat was nice and not harsh. They were curious and excited. They did not know that the boat was not a boat, but a ship. And that the ship was not coming to play, but to land. And that the people on the ship were not friends, but strangers. And that the strangers had no toys and candy and stories for them, but guns and swords and orders for them. They did not know that the ship was bringing trouble and danger and fear to the shore. They did not know that their lives were about to change. They only knew that they saw a big boat on the water. And that they wanted to go on the boat. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the backyard. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Tim had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They pretended they were driving on a big road with many other cars. + +"Look, Lily, I can reverse my car!" Tim said, moving his car backwards. "Can you do that?" + +Lily tried to reverse her car, but she moved it forward instead. She hit Tim's car and made it fall over. "Oops, sorry, Tim!" she said. + +Tim was not happy. He picked up his car and looked at it. It had a scratch on the door. He frowned at Lily. "You don't know how to reverse, Lily. You are a bad driver. You are too young to play with cars." + +Lily felt sad. She did not mean to hurt Tim's car. She wanted to play with him. She looked at her car and had an idea. She smiled at Tim. "I am not too young, Tim. I am a good driver. Look, I can reverse my car now!" + +She moved her car backwards, but she did not look where she was going. She reversed her car into a big flower pot. The pot broke and the dirt and flowers spilled on the ground. Lily's car was stuck in the mess. + +Tim and Lily were both surprised. They stared at the broken pot and the dirty car. They did not know what to do. They were confused. + +"Uh-oh, Lily, what did you do?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know, Tim. I reversed my car, but it went wrong," Lily said. + +They heard their mom coming. She saw the mess and the kids. She was not happy. She asked them what happened. They tried to explain, but they did not make much sense. They said they were playing with cars and reversing and youth and confused. + +Their mom shook her head. She did not understand their words. She told them to clean up the mess and to be more careful with their toys. She said they were too young to play with cars. They needed to learn how to reverse and drive properly. + +Tim and Lily nodded. They said they were sorry. They helped each other to clean up the mess and to free their cars. They decided to play with something else. They did not want to reverse their cars anymore. They thought it was too hard and too dangerous. They wanted to have fun and be friends. +Lily was a wealthy girl who had many toys and clothes. She liked to fly in her big plane with her parents and see different places. But she was not happy. She wanted to have friends to play with and share her things. + +One day, she saw a boy in the park who had a kite. The kite was colorful and flew high in the sky. Lily wanted to fly the kite too, so she asked the boy, "Can I fly your kite?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Sure, you can fly my kite. But you have to be careful. It is my only toy and I made it myself." + +Lily took the kite and ran with it. She felt the wind in her hair and the string in her hand. She was having fun. But then, she tripped on a heel that was lying on the ground. She fell and let go of the string. The kite flew away and got stuck in a tree. + +Lily started to cry. She was sorry for losing the boy's kite. She said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to lose your kite. It was so pretty and you were so nice to let me fly it." + +The boy came to her and helped her up. He said, "It's okay, don't cry. It was an accident. I'm glad you're not hurt. Maybe we can get the kite back later. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily nodded and hugged the boy. She said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. You are very kind and generous. I have many toys and clothes, but I don't have any friends. Can I share my things with you?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Yes, you can share your things with me. And I can share my things with you. We can have fun together. You know, being wealthy is not only about having a lot of things. It is also about having a good heart and a good friend." + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that flying a kite was more fun than flying a plane. She learned that a heel could make her fall, but a friend could make her stand. She learned that being wealthy was not only about money, but also about love. +Lily was sad. She hurt her arm when she fell from the swing. Mom took her to the doctor. The doctor was nice. He said he needed to take a picture of her arm. He called it an x-ray. + +"What is an x-ray?" Lily asked. + +"An x-ray is a special kind of light that can see through your skin and bones. It helps me see if your arm is broken or not. It will not hurt you. It is safe," the doctor replied. + +Lily was curious. She wanted to see the x-ray. The doctor put a big apron on her and told her to stay still. He went behind a wall and pressed a button. Lily heard a beep. The doctor came back and showed her the x-ray. + +"Look, Lily, this is your arm. See, this is your skin, and these are your bones. They are white. And see, this is where you hurt your arm. There is a small crack in your bone. That is why it hurts. You have a fracture," the doctor explained. + +Lily was amazed. She saw the crack in her bone. She felt sorry for her arm. She wondered how it would heal. + +"Don't worry, Lily. Your arm will heal soon. I will put a cast on it. A cast is a hard bandage that will protect your arm and help it grow back together. You can choose the color of your cast. What color do you like?" the doctor asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked many colors. She liked pink and purple and blue and green. But she decided to pick yellow. Yellow was the color of the sun. It made her happy. + +"I want a yellow cast, please," Lily replied. + +The doctor smiled. He wrapped a yellow cast around her arm. He told her to be careful and not to get it wet. He gave her a sticker and a lollipop. He said she was very brave. + +Lily felt better. She thanked the doctor. She showed her yellow cast to Mom. Mom hugged her and kissed her. She said she was proud of her. She said they would go home and read a story. + +Lily was happy. She liked stories. She liked her yellow cast. She hoped her arm would heal soon. She learned a new word today. She learned what an x-ray was. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of leaves that their dad had made with a rake. The rake was long and had many teeth. Lily and Ben wanted to jump in the leaves, but they were not sure if their dad would be happy. + +"Can we jump in the leaves?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe dad will be mad. He worked hard to make the pile," Ben said. + +They decided to discuss it with their dad. They ran to the porch, where their dad was sitting on a white chair. He was reading a book. + +"Dad, dad, can we jump in the leaves?" Lily and Ben asked together. + +Their dad looked at them and smiled. He put down his book. + +"Sure, you can jump in the leaves. But only if you help me rake them up again afterwards," he said. + +"Okay, dad, we will help you," Lily and Ben said. + +They ran back to the yard and jumped in the leaves. They had a lot of fun. They made leaf angels and threw leaves at each other. They laughed and shouted. + +When they were done, they helped their dad rake the leaves again. They put them in a big bag. Their dad thanked them and gave them a hug. + +"You are good helpers," he said. + +Lily and Ben felt happy. They liked playing in the leaves and helping their dad. They went inside and had some hot chocolate. It was a good day. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods. They find a big axe near a tree. Tom wants to use the axe to chop wood. Sam wants to use the axe to make a fort. + +"Let me have the axe, Tom!" Sam says. "I want to make a fort!" + +"No, Sam, I want to chop wood!" Tom says. "I want to learn how to use the axe!" + +They pull the axe from each other. They are angry and loud. They do not see the bear behind them. The bear is hungry and angry too. It growls and shows its teeth. + +Tom and Sam hear the bear. They are scared. They drop the axe and run away. They hug each other and say sorry. + +They find their mom and dad. They tell them about the axe and the bear. Mom and dad are glad they are safe. They say they are brave and smart. They say they will teach them how to use the axe when they are older. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They say they love each other. They say the woods are amazing. They say they want to play again. But not with the bear. +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 laughing. + +But then, Tom kicked the ball too hard and it went into the road. Lily ran after the ball without looking. She did not see the big car coming fast. The car hit Lily and she fell down. She was hurt and crying. + +Tom was scared and sad. He did not know what to do. He saw a man with a phone near the park. He ran to the man and said, "Please help! My sister is hurt! She needs an ambulance!" + +The man was helpful. He called the ambulance and stayed with Tom and Lily until it came. The ambulance had a loud siren and a red light. It took Lily to the hospital. The man went with them and told Tom, "Don't worry, the doctors will take care of your sister. She will be okay." + +Tom thanked the man and said, "You are very helpful. How can I pay you for your help?" + +The man smiled and said, "You don't have to pay me anything. I'm glad I could help. The best way to pay me is to be careful and look both ways before you cross the road. That way, you and your sister will be safe and happy." + +Tom learned a lesson that day. He learned to be careful and look both ways before he crossed the road. He also learned to be thankful and helpful to others. He hoped his sister would get better soon and they could play together again. +Mia and Ben are playing with blocks in the living room. They like to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. Mia has a lot of red blocks and Ben has a lot of blue blocks. They share some yellow and green blocks. + +Mia wants to make a big house with a roof and a door and a window. She uses the red blocks to make the walls and the yellow blocks to make the roof. She leaves a space for the door and the window. She thinks her house is very attractive. + +Ben wants to make a big car with wheels and a seat and a horn. He uses the blue blocks to make the body and the green blocks to make the wheels. He puts a yellow block on top of the car to make the horn. He thinks his car is very attractive. + +Mia and Ben look at each other's creations and smile. They are proud of their work. They decide to trade some blocks to make their house and car more colorful. Mia gives Ben a red block and Ben gives Mia a blue block. + +But when they try to snap the blocks together, they hear a loud noise. The blocks are not fitting well. They push harder and harder, but the blocks do not snap. Instead, they crack and break. The blocks have a leak. The leak is sticky and wet and smells bad. The leak is glue. + +Mia and Ben are shocked and sad. They look at their broken blocks and their ruined house and car. They start to cry. They do not understand what happened. They do not like the leak. They do not like the glue. + +Mom hears the noise and the crying. She comes to the living room and sees the mess. She sees the broken blocks and the leak and the glue. She is angry and confused. She asks Mia and Ben what they did. + +Mia and Ben try to explain. They say they were playing with blocks and they wanted to snap them together. They say they did not know the blocks had a leak. They say they did not know the leak was glue. They say they are sorry. + +Mom sighs and hugs Mia and Ben. She says she is sorry too. She says she bought the blocks from a garage sale and she did not know they were old and broken. She says she did not know they had glue inside. She says she will buy them new blocks that are safe and fun. She says she will help them clean up the mess. + +Mia and Ben feel better. They say thank you to Mom. They say they love her. They say they love each other. They say they still like to play with blocks. They say they will wait for the new blocks. They say they will be careful. They say they will have fun. +Ben and Mia were twins who shared a room. They had a big mattress that they slept on together. Sometimes, they liked to jump on the mattress and pretend it was a trampoline. But today, it was raining outside and they could not go to the park. They were bored and did not know what to do. + +"Can we jump on the mattress?" Ben asked Mia. + +"No, Mom said we can't. She said it will make a hole in the mattress and we will fall down," Mia said. + +"That's not fun. What can we do then?" Ben said. + +Mia thought for a moment. She had an idea. She grabbed a book from the shelf and opened it. + +"Let's read a story. This one is about a princess and a dragon," she said. + +"OK, but you have to read it to me. I don't know all the words," Ben said. + +Mia nodded. She started to read the story to Ben. She made funny voices for the characters and showed him the pictures. Ben listened and asked questions. + +"Who is that?" he pointed to a man in a hat. + +"That's the king. He is the princess's father," Mia said. + +"Why is he angry?" Ben asked. + +"Because the dragon took his daughter to his cave. He wants to save her," Mia said. + +"How will he do that?" Ben asked. + +Mia turned the page. She saw a picture of a knight with a sword and a shield. + +"Look, this is the knight. He is brave and strong. He will fight the dragon and rescue the princess," she said. + +"Wow, he is cool. I want to be a knight too," Ben said. + +Mia smiled. She was happy that Ben liked the story. She read on until they reached the end. The knight defeated the dragon and freed the princess. They all lived happily ever after. + +"Did you like the story?" Mia asked Ben. + +"Yes, I did. It was not boring at all. It was exciting and fun," Ben said. + +"Me too. Do you want to read another one?" Mia asked. + +"Yes, please. Can you pick one with a pirate and a treasure?" Ben asked. + +"OK, let me see. How about this one?" Mia showed him a book with a skull and a map on the cover. + +"That looks good. Let's read it," Ben said. + +They snuggled on the mattress and opened the book. They forgot about the rain and the boredom. They had a lot of questions and a lot of stories to share. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, like cars, dolls, blocks and books. They also had a big tray where they could put their snacks and drinks. Sometimes, they shared their tray with their cat, Max, who was very lazy and liked to nap on the tray. + +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with their cars and dolls in their room. They made noises and stories with their toys. They had fun, but they also made a mess. Their toys were everywhere on the floor, on the bed, on the shelf and on the tray. Max was napping on the tray, but he did not mind the mess. + +Their mom came to their room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Ben and Lily, it is time to clean up your room. You have too many toys on the floor, on the bed, on the shelf and on the tray. Max is napping on the tray, but he needs to move. You also need to nap, because you are tired from playing. Come on, put your toys away and get ready for your nap." + +Ben and Lily did not want to nap. They wanted to play more. They said, "No, mom, we are not tired. We want to play more. We like our toys. We like our mess. Max likes to nap on the tray. He is not in the way. Please, mom, let us play more." + +Their mom shook her head. She said, "No, Ben and Lily, you need to nap. You have played enough. You need to rest. You need to clean up your mess. You need to be nice to Max. He is your cat. He needs his space. He cannot nap on the tray. The tray is for your snacks and drinks, not for your cat. Now, hurry up, put your toys away and get ready for your nap." + +Ben and Lily sighed. They knew their mom was right. They loved their mom. They loved their cat. They loved their toys. But they also needed to nap. They needed to clean up their mess. They needed to move Max from the tray. They said, "Okay, mom, we will nap. We will clean up our mess. We will move Max from the tray. We are sorry, mom. We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiled. She said, "Thank you, Ben and Lily. I love you too. You are good twins. You are good to your cat. You are good to your toys. You are good to your tray. Now, go to your bed and nap. I will bring you a new tray with fresh snacks and drinks when you wake up." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They put their toys away and went to their bed. They moved Max from the tray and gave him a hug. Max meowed and followed them to their bed. He curled up with them and napped too. Their mom kissed them and left the room. She took the old tray and cleaned it. She was proud of her twins. She was proud of her cat. She was proud of her tray. She was happy. +Anna was a princess who liked to play with her toys. She had many dolls, cars, blocks and books. She did not like to clean up her toys. She left them all over her room. Her room was very messy. + +One day, a dragon came to her castle. He was big and scary. He breathed fire and smoke. He wanted to take all the princesses in the land. He knocked on Anna's door. He said, "Open the door, little princess. I have come to take you away." + +Anna was afraid. She hid under her bed. She hoped the dragon would go away. But the dragon did not go away. He broke the door with his claws. He saw Anna's toys. He said, "What a mess! You are a bad princess. You do not take care of your things. You do not deserve them. I will take them all." + +The dragon started to grab Anna's toys. He threw them in his big bag. He took her dolls, her cars, her blocks and her books. He made a lot of noise. Anna cried. She said, "Stop, stop, please stop! Those are my toys. I love them. Do not take them away." + +The dragon laughed. He said, "Too late, little princess. You should have cleaned up your room. Now you have nothing. And you are coming with me. You have to surrender. You have no choice." + +The dragon grabbed Anna by her dress. He lifted her up. He put her in his bag with her toys. He flew away with her. Anna screamed. She tried to get out. But the bag was too tight. She could not escape. She was very sad. She wished she had cleaned up her room. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished the dragon had never come. But it was too late. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They are popular with the other kids. + +One day, a new kid comes to the park. His name is Sam. He has a big head and a loud voice. He says he is the best at everything. He wants to play with Anna and Ben, but he is not nice. He pushes them off the swings, he cuts in front of them on the slide and he makes them fall off the seesaw. He laughs at them and calls them names. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They don't want to play with Sam. They tell him to go away. But Sam does not listen. He says he can do whatever he wants. He says he is the boss of the park. + +Anna and Ben have an idea. They whisper to each other. Then they say to Sam, "We have a game for you. It is very fun. Do you want to play?" + +Sam is curious. He thinks he can win any game. He says, "OK, what is the game?" + +Anna and Ben say, "The game is called leave. You have to leave the park and not come back. The first one to leave is the winner. The last one to leave is the loser. Are you ready?" + +Sam thinks this is a silly game. He thinks he can trick Anna and Ben. He says, "Sure, I am ready. I will leave first and then come back. You will be the losers." + +Anna and Ben say, "OK, let's start. One, two, three, leave!" + +Sam runs out of the park. He thinks he is smart. He thinks he will come back soon and laugh at Anna and Ben. + +But Anna and Ben do not follow him. They stay in the park. They smile at each other. They say, "We did it! We made him leave! Now we can play in peace. He is not the boss of the park. We are the friends of the park." + +They go back to the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are popular. They are the winners. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was bright orange. She used it to make suns, flowers, and pumpkins. She was very proud of her pictures and showed them to her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily wanted to draw a big orange cat. She looked for her orange crayon, but she could not find it. She asked her mom and dad, but they did not know where it was. She felt sad and angry. She thought maybe her brother Ben took it. Ben was older and liked to tease her. He sometimes took her toys and hid them. + +She went to Ben's room and knocked on the door. "Ben, did you take my orange crayon?" she asked. + +"No, I did not. Go away, Lily. I'm busy," Ben said. He was playing with his Lego blocks. + +Lily did not believe him. She pushed the door open and saw his Lego tower. It had many colors, but on the top, there was a bright orange block. Lily thought it was her crayon. She ran to the tower and grabbed the block. "Give me back my crayon!" she shouted. + +Ben was shocked and angry. He tried to stop her, but it was too late. Lily pulled the block and the tower fell down. The blocks scattered all over the floor. Ben cried out loud. "Lily, you ruined my tower! That was not your crayon, that was my block! You are so mean and stupid!" + +Lily felt sorry and scared. She looked at the block and saw it was not her crayon. It was hard and smooth, not soft and waxy. She made a big mistake. She wanted to say sorry, but Ben was too mad. He pushed her out of his room and slammed the door. Lily ran to her room and cried. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw Ben's broken tower and Lily's tears. They were not happy. They scolded Lily for taking Ben's block and breaking his tower. They told her to apologize to Ben and to share her crayons. They also told Ben to calm down and to encourage Lily to draw. They said they would help them find the orange crayon. + +But Lily and Ben did not listen. They stayed in their rooms and did not talk to each other. They did not find the orange crayon. They did not draw or play together. They did not have fun. They learned that being selfish and angry can make you lose your friends and your happiness. +Tim and Mia like to play with their toy boats in the pond. They make them sail with the wind and watch them move on the water. Sometimes they race them and see who is faster. + +One day, they see a big boat in the pond. It is not a toy, but a real boat. It has a flag and a sail and a man inside. They wonder who he is and where he is going. + +"Hello!" Tim shouts to the man. "What is your name? Where are you sailing?" + +The man smiles and waves. He says, "My name is Sam. I am sailing to the unknown. I like to explore new places and see new things. Do you want to come with me?" + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They are curious, but also scared. They do not know what the unknown is. They do not know what they will find there. They do not know if they can come back. + +"No, thank you," Mia says. "We like to play here. We have our toys and our friends and our home. We do not want to sail to the unknown." + +Sam nods and says, "That is okay. I understand. Maybe one day, when you are older, you will want to sail to the unknown. It is fun and exciting, but also hard and scary. You need to be brave and smart and careful. Goodbye, Tim and Mia. Have fun with your boats." + +He turns his boat and sails away. Tim and Mia watch him go. They wonder what he will see and do in the unknown. They wonder if they will ever see him again. They wonder if they will ever sail to the unknown. +Jen loves her pony, Max. He is brown and soft and fast. Jen likes to ride him in the field and give him apples and carrots. But today, Jen is sad. The sky is gloomy and gray. It is raining and cold. Jen cannot go outside and play with Max. + +Jen sits by the window and looks at the field. She sees Max in his shed. He looks sad too. He wants to run and jump and have fun. Jen wishes the rain would stop. She wants to hug Max and tell him she loves him. + +Then, Jen has an idea. She puts on her boots and her coat and her hat. She grabs an umbrella and a bag of carrots. She runs to the door and opens it. She steps outside and feels the rain on her face. She does not care. She walks to the shed and sees Max. He hears her and neighs. He is happy to see her. + +Jen opens the shed and steps inside. She gives Max a carrot and a pat. She says, "Don't be sad, Max. I am here. You are my best friend. We can have fun even in the rain." She puts the umbrella over her head and climbs on Max. She says, "Let's go, Max. Let's ride in the field." Max nods and trots out of the shed. He steps on the wet grass and splashes in the puddles. Jen laughs and holds on tight. She feels the wind and the rain and the joy. She and Max are happy. They are not gloomy anymore. +Jenny liked to number the days on her calendar. She had a big calendar on her wall with pictures of animals and flowers. Every morning, she would use her crayon to write a number on the day. She started with one on the first day of the month, and then added one more every day. + +One day, she noticed something unusual on her calendar. There was a day with no number. It was the last day of the month, and it had a picture of a pumpkin. Jenny was confused. She asked her mom, "Why is there no number on this day?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That day is a special day. It is called Halloween. On Halloween, we dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. We knock on people's doors and say 'trick or treat' and they give us candy. Do you want to do that?" + +Jenny nodded excitedly. She loved candy. She asked her mom, "What costume can I wear?" + +Her mom said, "You can be anything you want. You can be a princess, or a superhero, or a fairy, or a dinosaur. What do you want to be?" + +Jenny thought for a moment. She looked at her calendar and saw the pumpkin. She said, "I want to be a pumpkin!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Okay, then. We can make you a pumpkin costume. Let's go to the store and get some orange fabric and some green felt. You will be the cutest pumpkin ever!" + +Jenny clapped her hands and said, "Yay! I can't wait for Halloween!" She ran to get her coat and her crayon. She wanted to number the pumpkin day on her calendar. She wrote a big 31 on it. She was happy. She had a new number and a new costume. Halloween was going to be fun. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Tom goes first. He climbs the steps. He sits on the slide. He slides down fast. He laughs. He likes the slide. + +Jen goes next. She climbs the steps. She sits on the slide. But she is too big. She does not fit. She gets stuck. She cries. She does not like the slide. + +Tom hears Jen cry. He runs to help her. He pulls her legs. She moves a little. He pulls harder. She moves more. He pulls with all his might. She pops out. She falls on the grass. She is free. + +Tom and Jen hug. They are happy. They are safe. They look for another play thing. They see a swing. They run to the swing. They take turns. They push each other. They swing high. They have fun. They forget the slide. +Lily was a gifted girl who liked to learn new things. She had many books and toys that teach her about animals, colors, numbers and shapes. She also liked to draw and sing and make stories in her head. + +One day, Lily's mom had to go to work and left Lily with a babysitter. The babysitter was not very nice. She did not let Lily play with her books and toys. She said they were too messy and noisy. She only let Lily watch TV and eat snacks. + +Lily was bored and unhappy. She wanted to learn and have fun. She decided to sneak into her mom's room and look for something interesting. She found a big box with a ribbon on it. She opened it and saw a beautiful doll with long hair and a pretty dress. She was very happy and took the doll out of the box. + +She started to play with the doll and make her talk and dance. She did not know that the doll was a special gift for her mom's birthday. She did not see the card that said "To Mom, with love". + +The babysitter heard Lily's voice and went to see what she was doing. She saw Lily with the doll and got very angry. She snatched the doll from Lily and yelled at her. + +"What are you doing, you naughty girl? How dare you disturb your mom's gift? You have ruined it with your dirty hands and your silly games. You are a bad, bad girl!" + +She slapped Lily on the face and threw the doll on the floor. The doll's head broke and her hair fell off. Lily started to cry and scream. She felt a lot of pain and fear. + +The babysitter did not care. She locked Lily in the room and went back to watch TV. She did not hear the doorbell ring. She did not see Lily's mom come home early. She did not know that Lily's mom was going to find out what she had done. She did not know that she was going to lose her job and go to jail. She did not know that she had made a big, big mistake. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They had a big bucket full of worms and beetles. + +"Look, Ben, I found a ladybug!" Lily said, holding up a red and black bug. "She is so pretty!" + +"Wow, Lily, she is!" Ben said. "Can I see?" + +Lily gave Ben the ladybug. He looked at it closely. Then he put it on his finger and let it crawl. + +"Where do you think she came from?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe from the flowers." + +They looked around. The garden was full of flowers. They were yellow, pink, purple and white. They smelled nice. + +"Mommy said these are spring flowers," Lily said. "She said they grow when the weather is warm and sunny." + +"I remember!" Ben said. "She said spring is a time for new things. Like flowers and bugs and baby animals." + +"And baby brothers!" Lily said. She smiled and rubbed her tummy. "Mommy said I will have a baby brother soon. He is growing in her tummy now." + +"Really?" Ben said. He was surprised. He did not know Lily was going to have a baby brother. "That is cool! Can I be his friend?" + +"Of course you can!" Lily said. "He will need a big friend like you to play with and teach him things." + +They hugged each other. They were happy. + +Then they heard Mommy calling them. + +"Ben! Lily! Time to come inside and have a snack!" Mommy said. + +They ran to the house. They left their bucket of bugs in the garden. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. "We forgot to tidy up our bucket." + +"Don't worry," Lily said. "We can do it later. Maybe the bugs will like the flowers too." + +They smiled and went inside. They loved spring. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun with their friends. + +But then, Ben saw a big hill. He wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. He said to Lily, "Come on, let's go up the hill. Maybe we can find something cool." + +Lily was not sure. She said, "But Mom said to stay here. And the hill looks steep and hard." + +Ben said, "Don't be scared. It will be fun. I will go first and you can follow me." + +So Ben ran to the hill and started to climb. He used his hands and feet to grab the grass and the rocks. He was almost at the top when he stumbled on a stick. He fell down and hurt his toe. He cried, "Ow, ow, ow! My toe, my toe!" + +Lily heard him and ran to help him. She saw his toe was red and bleeding. She said, "Oh no, Ben, are you okay? Let me see your toe." + +She took his sock off and looked at his toe. She said, "You need a band-aid. And some ice. And a hug. Come on, let's go back to Mom. She will make it better." + +She helped him get up and walk back to the swings. Mom saw them and said, "What happened, Ben? Why are you limping?" + +Ben said, "I tried to climb the hill and I stumbled on a stick and I hurt my toe. It hurts a lot." + +Mom said, "Oh, poor Ben. Let me see your toe. You need a band-aid. And some ice. And a hug. Here, sit on my lap and I will take care of you." + +She put a band-aid on his toe and gave him some ice to hold on it. She hugged him and kissed him and said, "You are very brave, Ben. But next time, be careful and listen to me. The hill is not safe for little kids. You could have hurt yourself more." + +Ben said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to find something cool on the other side. But I didn't find anything. Just a stick and a sore toe." + +Mom said, "That's okay, Ben. I love you anyway. And you know what? You don't need to go to the other side of the hill to find something cool. You have something cool right here. Your sister. She is cool and kind and smart and she loves you too. She helped you when you were hurt. She is your best friend." + +Ben looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "You're right, Mom. Lily is cool. She is the coolest sister ever. I love you, Lily. Thank you for helping me." + +Lily smiled back and said, "I love you too, Ben. You're welcome. And you're cool too. Even with a band-aid on your toe." + +They hugged each other and Mom hugged them both. They were happy and warm and cozy. They forgot about the hill and the stick and the toe. They only remembered the love. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to make music with their drums and bells. They also liked to run and jump and slide. They were having fun. + +Then they saw a big dog coming towards them. The dog was barking loudly and had a mean look on its face. Lily and Ben were frightened. They dropped their toys and ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Mom, mom, help us! There is a big dog and it is scary!" they cried. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. The dog is not going to hurt you. He is just saying hello. He likes music too. Maybe he wants to play with you." + +Mom took their toys and walked with them to the dog. The dog stopped barking and wagged his tail. He sniffed their toys and licked their hands. He was friendly. + +"See? He is a nice dog. He is not scary at all. He is just curious. What is his name?" Mom asked. + +A man came and said, "His name is Rex. He is my dog. I'm sorry if he scared you. He loves children and music. He was just excited to see you. Can he play with you?" + +Lily and Ben looked at Mom. Mom nodded and smiled. They decided to give Rex a chance. They said, "Hello, Rex. We are Lily and Ben. Do you want to play with us? We have drums and bells. We can make music together." + +Rex barked happily and nodded. He joined them in their game. They made music and ran and jumped and slid. They were having fun. + +Lily and Ben learned that Rex was not a mean dog. He was a friendly dog. They welcomed him as their new friend. They had a lot of fun with him. They were not frightened anymore. +Mia and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big peach tree. The peaches are ripe and juicy. + +"Look, Ben, peaches!" Mia says. She runs to the tree and picks a peach. She bites it and smiles. "Yum, yum, yum!" + +Ben follows her and picks a peach too. He bites it and makes a funny face. "Yuck, yuck, yuck!" He spits out the peach. "This peach is bad. It is sour and hard." + +Mia laughs. She picks another peach and gives it to Ben. "Try this one, Ben. This one is good. It is sweet and soft." + +Ben takes the peach and bites it. He smiles. "Mmm, mmm, mmm!" He says. "This peach is good. Thank you, Mia." + +They eat the peaches and enjoy the sun. They are quiet and happy. They love the peach tree. +Ben and Mia are playing in the kitchen. They like to pretend they are chefs and make yummy food. They use pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also use flour and sugar and eggs and milk. They mix and stir and pour and bake. + +"Look, Mia, I made a cake!" Ben says, holding a messy tin with some batter inside. "It smells good!" + +"Me too, Ben, I made cookies!" Mia says, showing a tray with some lumpy shapes. "They are sweet!" + +They put their food in the oven and set the timer. They want to speed up the cooking, so they turn the knob to the highest number. They don't know that is too hot. + +They go to the living room and play with their toys. They forget about their food. They hear a loud beep. It is the timer. They run back to the kitchen. They see smoke and smell something bad. They open the oven and see their food is burnt and black. + +"Oh no, Ben, our food is ruined!" Mia cries. + +"Oh no, Mia, our food is on fire!" Ben screams. + +They are scared and sad. They don't know what to do. They hear footsteps. It is their mom. She sees the mess and the smoke and the fire. She grabs a towel and puts out the fire. She turns off the oven and opens the window. She coughs and frowns. + +"Ben, Mia, what have you done?" she asks. + +"Sorry, mom, we were playing chefs and we wanted to make yummy food, but we made a mistake and we speeded up the oven and our food got burnt and on fire and we are sorry!" Ben and Mia say together. + +Mom sighs and hugs them. She is not happy, but she is not angry. She knows they are little and they didn't mean to cause trouble. She tells them to be careful and to never touch the oven without her. She tells them to help her clean up the mess. She takes the burnt food and throws it in the bin. She wipes the oven and the counter and the floor. She puts the pots and pans and spoons and bowls back in the cupboard. She gives Ben and Mia some water and some fruit. She tells them they can try to make yummy food another day, but with her help and supervision. + +Ben and Mia nod and say sorry again. They are glad mom is not mad. They are also glad they have water and fruit. They eat and drink and feel better. They tell mom they love her and they hug her. Mom smiles and says she loves them too. She tells them to go and play in their room. She says she will join them soon. She needs a break. She looks at the kitchen and shakes her head. She hopes they learned their lesson. She hopes they won't speed up the oven again. She hopes they won't make such a messy cupboard again. She hopes they will have fun and be safe. She loves them very much. +Lily liked to write. She had a big book and many crayons. She wrote her name, her mom's name, and her cat's name. She wrote about the sun, the moon, and the stars. She wrote about her toys, her friends, and her dreams. + +One day, she saw a balloon in the sky. It was red and shiny. It looked like a big apple. Lily wanted to write about the balloon. She ran to get her book and her crayons. She opened the book and looked for a blank page. + +But she could not find one. All the pages were full of her writing. She had no space to write about the balloon. She felt sad and angry. She threw her book on the ground. She cried and stomped her feet. + +"Hey, Lily, what's wrong?" her mom asked. She came to hug her and wipe her tears. + +"I want to write about the balloon, but I have no space!" Lily sobbed. + +Her mom smiled and picked up her book. She flipped to the last page. She pointed to a small corner that was empty. + +"Look, Lily, you have a little space here. You can write about the balloon here. You can draw a small balloon and write 'balloon' next to it. Or you can write 'I see a balloon' or 'I like the balloon'. You can use any words you want. You are a good writer, Lily." + +Lily looked at the corner. She saw that her mom was right. She had a little space to write about the balloon. She felt happy and grateful. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom." + +She took her crayons and wrote about the balloon. She drew a small balloon and wrote 'balloon' next to it. She also wrote 'I love the balloon'. She smiled and showed her mom. + +Her mom praised her and said, "That's a beautiful balloon, Lily. And a wonderful writing. You are a very smart and creative girl, Lily." + +Lily felt proud and happy. She looked at the sky and saw the balloon. It was still there, red and shiny. It looked like a big apple. But it also looked like a silly balloon. Lily laughed and said, "Silly balloon, you made me write a silly story." +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play together. But today, Mia is sick. She has a fever. Mom puts a thermometer in her mouth. The thermometer tells how hot Mia is. + +Ben is worried. He wants to help Mia. He watches the thermometer. He sees a number. He asks Mom, "What does the number mean?" + +Mom says, "The number shows how high Mia's fever is. If the number is too high, we have to go to the doctor. But if the number is low, Mia will get better soon." + +Ben nods. He hopes the number is low. He says to Mia, "Don't be scared, Mia. You will be okay. I am here with you." + +Mia smiles. She feels a little better. She says to Ben, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. Can you read me a story?" + +Ben says, "Yes, of course. I will read you a story. A story about a harmless dragon. A dragon who likes to make friends. Do you want to hear it?" + +Mia says, "Yes, please. I like dragons. They are fun and brave." + +Ben picks up a book. He opens it. He reads the story to Mia. Mia listens. She forgets about her fever. She imagines the dragon. She and Ben laugh and wonder. Mom watches them. She is happy. She thinks, "They are such sweet twins. I love them so much." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big hill with many trees. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom," Lily said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK, Lily," Tom said. "But we have to be careful. It might be scary." + +They walked up the hill, holding hands. They heard some noises in the trees. They saw some birds and squirrels. They were not afraid. + +But when they reached the top of the hill, they saw something that made them stop. It was a big skeleton. It had a big head, big teeth, big bones and big claws. It looked like a dinosaur. + +"Wow, look at that, Lily," Tom said. "It's a big skeleton. Do you think it was real?" + +"I don't know, Tom," Lily said. "It looks very old and very scary. Maybe it was a monster." + +They wanted to get closer, but they were also afraid. They wondered how the skeleton got there. They wondered if it could move or make sounds. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar behind them. They turned around and saw a big lion. It had a big mane, big eyes, big teeth and big paws. It looked hungry and angry. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. "It's a big lion. It wants to eat us." + +They ran down the hill, as fast as they could. They left the big skeleton and the big lion behind. They ran back to the park, where their mom was waiting for them. + +"Mom, mom, we saw a big skeleton and a big lion," they said. "They were very scary. We ran away." + +"Really?" their mom said. "That sounds like a big adventure. But I'm glad you're safe. Come on, let's go home. It's time for dinner." + +They hugged their mom and walked with her to the car. They were happy to be with her. They decided they would not go to the big hill again. They had enough of big things for one day. +Tim and Lily liked to play with trains. They had a big box of toy trains and tracks. They made a long track in the living room. They put their favorite trains on the track. They made the trains go fast and slow. They made the trains make noises. Choo-choo! + +One day, Tim and Lily saw a real train outside. It was enormous. It was much bigger than their toy trains. It had a lot of cars. It had a black engine. It made a lot of steam. It made a loud whistle. Tim and Lily wanted to see the train up close. They ran to the door. + +"Wait!" Mom said. "Don't go outside. The train is dangerous. It can hurt you. Stay inside. Play with your toy trains." + +But Tim and Lily did not listen. They wanted to see the real train. They opened the door and ran outside. They ran to the fence. They saw the train coming. It was very close. They waved to the train. They smiled. + +The train did not see them. The train did not stop. The train hit the fence. The fence broke. The train hit Tim and Lily. Tim and Lily screamed. Mom screamed. The train kept going. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to decorate things. They had many crayons, stickers, and glitter to make their drawings and crafts look pretty. One day, they found a big peach in the kitchen. It was round and soft and smelled sweet. + +"Let's decorate the peach!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben agreed. + +They took the peach to their room and started to draw on it with crayons. They made eyes, a nose, a mouth, and hair. They also stuck some stickers on it and sprinkled some glitter. They were very happy with their peach. + +But then, Mom came in and saw the peach. She was not happy. She was angry. + +"What did you do to the peach?" Mom asked. + +"We decorated it!" Lily and Ben said. + +"That was not a peach for decorating. That was a peach for eating. It was the last one. Now it is ruined. You wasted a good peach. And you made a mess in your room. You have to clean it up and say sorry." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt sad and sorry. They did not mean to waste the peach. They just wanted to have fun. They did not know it was the last one. They cleaned up their room and said sorry to Mom. They also said sorry to the peach. + +"We are sorry, peach. We did not know you were lonely. We thought you wanted to be pretty. We hope you are not mad at us." Lily and Ben said. + +The peach did not say anything. It was still round and soft and smelled sweet. But it also had eyes, a nose, a mouth, and hair. And stickers and glitter. It looked like a funny friend. Lily and Ben smiled at the peach. They hoped the peach would smile back. They hoped the peach would not be lonely anymore. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a great game. They pretend to be animals. Lily is a leopard. Ben is a monkey. They run and jump and roar and chatter. + +One day, they see a big sign in the park. It says: "New animals coming soon. Lions and tigers and bears. Oh my!" Lily and Ben are excited. They want to see the new animals. They forget their game. They forget their pretend names. They run to the sign and look at the pictures. + +"Wow, look at the lion!" Ben says. "He has a big mane and sharp teeth. He is the king of the animals." + +"Yes, he is very big and strong," Lily says. "But look at the tiger. He has stripes and claws. He is very fast and smart." + +They look at the bear. He has fur and a big nose. He is very cuddly and hungry. + +They look at each other. They smile. They have a new idea. They want to play a new game. They want to pretend to be the new animals. They run away from the sign and look for a good spot. + +"Let's be lions and tigers and bears," Ben says. "Oh my!" + +"OK, but I want to be the tiger," Lily says. "You can be the lion or the bear." + +"OK, I will be the lion," Ben says. "Roar!" + +They start to play their new game. They forget their old game. They forget they were a leopard and a monkey. They have fun. They are great friends. +Ben likes to draw with his crayons. He has many colors and he makes pictures of his family, his toys and his pets. He likes to make his pictures sharp, so he does not break his crayons or press too hard. He keeps his crayons in a tidy box, so he can find them easily. + +One day, it is raining outside. Ben cannot go to the park or play with his friends. He is bored and sad. He decides to draw a picture of the rain. He takes out his blue crayon and starts to make lines on his paper. He makes the lines go up and down, like the rain drops. He thinks it looks nice. + +But then, he sees a hole in his paper. He has pressed too hard with his crayon and made a tear. He is upset and angry. He throws his crayon on the floor and cries. He does not want to draw anymore. + +Mom hears Ben crying and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the hole in his paper and the crayon on the floor. She hugs Ben and tells him it is okay. She says he can fix his picture with some tape or glue. She says he can use another crayon or another paper. She says he can draw something else, like a sun or a rainbow. She says he is a good artist and she loves his pictures. + +Ben feels better and stops crying. He says he is sorry for throwing his crayon. He picks it up and puts it back in his tidy box. He says he wants to draw a rainbow. He takes out his red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple crayons. He makes a big curve on his paper with each color. He thinks it looks bright and happy. + +He shows his picture to Mom and she smiles. She says it is beautiful and she is proud of him. She says the rain will stop soon and they can go outside. She says they can look for a real rainbow in the sky. Ben is excited and hugs Mom. He says he loves her and he loves to draw. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a model of a big truck that he liked very much. Lily had a doll that she dressed up in different clothes. They were having fun and sharing their toys. + +But then, Tom saw a model of a plane on the shelf. He wanted to play with it too. He said to Lily, "Look, a plane! Can I have it?" + +Lily said, "No, Tom. That is not a toy. That is Dad's model. He made it with care. He said we cannot touch it. It is very breakable." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He was very curious. He said, "I just want to see it. I will be careful." He stood on a chair and reached for the plane. He grabbed it with his hand. + +But he was not careful. He was foolish. He pulled too hard and the plane fell off the shelf. It crashed on the floor and broke into pieces. Tom was scared. He dropped the truck and ran away. + +Lily was sad. She saw the broken plane and the truck. She said, "Oh, no. Tom, what did you do? You broke Dad's model. You made a big mess. You are in trouble." She picked up the doll and went to find Mom. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play on the porch of Tom's house. The porch was big and had many toys. One day, Tom saw a new toy on the porch. It was a red car with four wheels. Tom wanted the car. He ran to the car and said, "This is mine!" + +Sam saw Tom take the car. He was sad and angry. He wanted the car too. He said, "No, Tom, that is not yours. That is mine! I brought it from my house. Give it back!" + +Tom and Sam started to fight. They pulled and pushed the car. They yelled and cried. They did not listen to each other. They did not share. They did not care. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the porch. She saw Tom and Sam fighting. She was mad and disappointed. She said, "Stop it, boys! You are not friends. You are mean and selfish. You cannot play on the porch anymore. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Tom and Sam felt sorry. They lost the car. They lost the porch. They lost their friend. They learned a lesson. They should have been nice and fair. They should have named the car and taken turns. They should have played together and had fun. +Jen and Tom are friends. They like to play with yarn. They make shapes and animals with yarn. One day, they find a big ball of brown yarn. They are very happy. + +"Look, Jen, we can make a big bear with this yarn!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, let's do it!" Jen says. + +They start to wrap the yarn around a pillow. They make a head, a body, and four legs. They use buttons for eyes and nose. They have fun. + +But then, Jen's mom comes. She is angry. She sees the yarn all over the floor. + +"Jen, Tom, what have you done? This is my yarn! I need it for my sweater! You made a big mess!" she says. + +Jen and Tom are scared. They did not know it was Jen's mom's yarn. They are sorry. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We did not know. We just wanted to play. We made a bear. Do you like it?" Jen says. + +Jen's mom looks at the bear. It is cute. But she is still mad. + +"I don't like it. You wasted my yarn. You have to clean up. And you have to give me back my yarn. Now!" she says. + +Jen and Tom are sad. They like the bear. They worked hard to make it. But they know they did wrong. They start to unwrap the yarn from the pillow. They wipe the floor with a cloth. They give the yarn back to Jen's mom. + +"Mom, we are very sorry. We will not do it again. Can we still be friends?" Jen says. + +Jen's mom sighs. She sees that Jen and Tom are sincere. She is not angry anymore. She hugs them. + +"I forgive you. You are still my friends. But next time, ask me before you use my things. And be careful with your toys. OK?" she says. + +Jen and Tom nod. They learned a lesson. They say thank you to Jen's mom. They go to play with their own toys. They are happy again. +Lily likes to ask questions. She asks about everything she sees and hears. She wants to know why the sky is blue, why the dog barks, why the cake is sweet. She asks her mom and dad, her big brother and sister, her teacher and friends. Sometimes they answer her, sometimes they say "later" or "I don't know". + +One day, Lily finds a pink book in her room. It has pictures of animals and words under them. Lily likes animals. She opens the book and sees a cat, a cow, a bird, and more. She points to each one and says its name. Then she asks, "What does the cat say? What does the cow say? What does the bird say?" + +But the book does not answer her. It is quiet and still. Lily feels sad. She wants to hear the animals talk. She puts the book down and goes to find her mom. She asks her, "Mom, why does the book not answer me? Why does it not make sounds?" + +Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "The book is not like a toy. It does not have a voice. It has words. Words are like signs. They tell you something. You can read the words and learn what the animals say. Do you want me to read the book with you?" + +Lily nods and smiles. She says, "Yes, please. I want to learn the words. I want to know what the animals say." She picks up the pink book and brings it to her mom. They sit on the couch and read the book together. Lily listens to her mom and repeats the words. She hears the cat say "meow", the cow say "moo", the bird say "tweet". She feels happy. She likes the book. She likes to ask questions and get answers. She likes to learn new things. She says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." Her mom says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are very smart." They hug and kiss. They read the book until the end of the day. +Lily and Max were very hungry. They wanted pizza for dinner. But Mom and Dad said no. They said pizza was not good for them. They said they had to eat soup and salad. + +Lily and Max did not like soup and salad. They made a plan. When Mom and Dad were busy, they would sneak out of the house. They would go to the pizza place down the street. They would buy a big pizza with cheese and pepperoni. They would eat it all by themselves. + +They waited until Mom and Dad were watching TV. They put on their coats and shoes. They took some money from the jar. They opened the door very quietly. They whispered to each other, "Let's go, let's go, let's go!" + +But they did not see the big blue car in the driveway. It was Uncle Joe's car. Uncle Joe was Mom's brother. He came to visit them. He brought a surprise for them. He brought a big pizza with cheese and pepperoni. + +He saw Lily and Max sneaking out of the house. He smiled and said, "Hey, where are you going? I have something for you. Come here, come here, come here!" + +Lily and Max were very surprised. They saw the pizza in Uncle Joe's hands. They smelled the cheese and pepperoni. They forgot their plan. They ran to Uncle Joe. They hugged him and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +They ate the pizza with Uncle Joe. They shared it with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They said pizza was the best thing ever. They said Uncle Joe was the best uncle ever. They said they loved him very much. +Lily likes to walk with her mom every morning. They walk to the park and see the birds, the flowers and the swings. Lily likes to swing high and feel the wind on her face. + +One day, Lily sees some people on the grass. They are doing yoga. They stretch their arms and legs and make funny shapes with their bodies. Lily is curious and wants to try. + +"Mom, what are they doing?" Lily asks. + +"They are doing yoga, Lily. It is a way to exercise and be healthy. Do you want to join them?" Mom says. + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. + +Mom and Lily walk to the people and say hello. They are very friendly and let them join. Lily follows the teacher and tries to copy the poses. She bends like a cat, stands like a tree and balances like a flamingo. She feels happy and strong. + +Lily likes yoga. She thinks it is fun and good for her. She thanks the teacher and the people and walks back with her mom. + +"Mom, can we do yoga again?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, Lily. We can do yoga anytime you want. It is good for us to walk and do yoga. We are healthy and happy." Mom says. + +Lily smiles and hugs her mom. She likes to walk and do yoga with her mom. They are healthy and happy. +Tom and Anna are playing in the living room. They see a gray telephone on the table. They want to talk to someone. + +"Who do you want to call?" Tom asks Anna. + +"I want to call Grandma. She is nice and she tells me stories," Anna says. + +"Okay, let's call Grandma. But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are sleeping," Tom says. + +They lean on the table and pick up the telephone. They press some buttons. They hear a ring. + +"Hello?" a voice says. + +"Hi, Grandma. It's Tom and Anna. We are playing with the telephone," Tom says. + +"Tom and Anna? Is that you? How are you, my darlings?" Grandma says. + +"We are good, Grandma. We miss you. Can you tell us a story?" Anna says. + +"Of course, I can. But first, you have to put the telephone back and go to your room. Mom and Dad will be angry if they see you playing with the telephone," Grandma says. + +"Okay, Grandma. We will do that. We love you," Tom and Anna say. + +They put the telephone back and run to their room. They get into their beds and wait for Grandma's story. They are happy. +Anna likes honey. She likes to eat honey on bread. She likes to smell honey in the flowers. She likes to watch honey bees make honey. + +One day, Anna sees a big jar of honey in the kitchen. She wants to have some honey. She tries to reach the jar, but it is too high. She tries to climb on a chair, but it is too wobbly. She tries to ask her mom, but she is too busy. + +Anna feels sad. She really wants some honey. She sees her brother Tom in the living room. He is playing with his cars. Anna has an idea. She goes to Tom and says, "Tom, can you help me? I want some honey, but I can't get it. Can you get it for me, please?" + +Tom looks at Anna. He likes honey too. He says, "OK, Anna, I will help you. But you have to share the honey with me. And you have to play with my cars with me. Deal?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Deal. Thank you, Tom. You are a nice brother." + +Tom and Anna go to the kitchen. Tom is taller than Anna. He can reach the jar of honey. He takes the jar and opens it. He gives some honey to Anna on a spoon. He takes some honey for himself on another spoon. They both smile. They both say, "Yum, yum, honey is good." + +They eat some more honey. Then they put the jar back. They go to the living room. They play with Tom's cars. They have fun. They are happy. They are nice to each other. They love honey. They love each other. The end. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She would open the closet and look for the most pretty dresses and skirts. She would attach them to hangers and carry them to her room. She would try them on and look at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess. + +One day, she found a very pretty dress in the closet. It was pink and sparkly and had a big bow. She attached it to a hanger and ran to her room. She put it on and twirled around. She was so happy. + +She wanted to show her mom how pretty she looked. She went to the living room, where her mom was reading a book. She said, "Mom, look at me! I'm wearing your pretty dress!" + +Her mom looked up and smiled. She said, "You look very pretty, Lily. But that dress is not mine. It's yours. It's a gift from your grandma. She sent it for your birthday. Do you like it?" + +Lily was surprised and excited. She said, "It's mine? Really? Thank you, mom! Thank you, grandma! I love it! It's the most pretty dress ever!" She hugged her mom and kissed the dress. She felt like the happiest girl in the world. +Tim and Jen were friends who liked to play in the valley. The valley had many flowers, trees and animals. They liked to run, jump and laugh in the valley. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the valley. The dog was black and had sharp teeth. It looked angry and hungry. Tim and Jen were scared of the dog. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. It chased them and barked loudly. + +"Help, help!" Tim and Jen cried. "The dog wants to bite us!" + +They saw a big rock in the valley. They ran to the rock and tried to climb it. But the rock was too high and slippery. They could not climb it. The dog came closer and closer. It jumped and bit Tim's leg. Tim screamed in pain. Jen was very worried. She tried to help Tim, but the dog bit her arm. Jen screamed too. + +The dog bit them again and again. Tim and Jen could not get away. They cried and cried. The dog did not stop. It ate them up. The valley was quiet. The dog was full. It walked away. Tim and Jen were gone. The end. +Lily liked music very much. She liked to sing and dance and play with her toy piano. One day, she heard a knock on the door. She ran to see who it was. + +"Hello, I have a package for you," said a tall man with a big smile. He wore a blue shirt and a hat with a letter on it. He held a big box in his hands. + +"A package for me?" Lily asked. She wondered what was inside. + +"Yes, it's from your grandma. She said it's a special gift for you. Can you sign here, please?" The man gave Lily a pen and a paper. + +Lily tried to write her name, but it was hard. She made some squiggles and dots. The man said it was good enough. He gave Lily the box and said goodbye. + +Lily thanked the man and took the box inside. She was very excited. She opened the box and saw a shiny thing with strings and a bow. It was a violin! + +"Wow, a violin!" Lily said. She picked it up and tried to play it. It made some funny noises. She laughed. + +Lily's mom came in and saw the violin. She smiled and hugged Lily. + +"Your grandma sent you a violin. She loves music too. She used to play the violin when she was young. She wants you to learn how to play it. Do you like it?" Mom asked. + +"I love it! Thank you, grandma!" Lily said. She gave the violin a kiss. + +Mom said she would find a teacher for Lily. She said Lily could make beautiful music with the violin. Lily was very happy. She wanted to make music for her mom and grandma and the tall man who delivered the package. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy boat in the pond. They have a big blue boat with a red anchor. The anchor can go up and down with a rope. + +One day, they want to load some rocks on their boat. They think the rocks are like treasure. They find some small rocks near the pond and put them in a bucket. Then they carry the bucket to their boat. + +"Can you help me, Sam?" Tom asks. He wants to lift the bucket on the boat, but it is too heavy for him. + +"Sure, Tom. I am helpful," Sam says. He goes to help his brother. They lift the bucket together and put it on the boat. The boat sinks a little bit, but it does not tip over. + +"Wow, look at our boat. It is full of treasure," Tom says. He is happy. + +"Let's lower the anchor, so the boat does not move," Sam says. He pulls the rope and the anchor goes down into the water. The boat stays in one place. + +"Good job, Sam. You are smart," Tom says. He is proud of his brother. + +They sit on the grass and watch their boat. They pretend they are pirates. They have fun. +Lily and Max were going to the park with Mom. They put on their jackets and hats, because it was very cold outside. The wind was bitter and made their noses red. + +"Can we play on the swings, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. The swings are wet and slippery," Mom said. + +Lily and Max ran to the swings and took turns pushing each other. They laughed and shouted as they went higher and higher. Lily liked to twist her swing and make it spin. Max liked to jump off his swing and land on the grass. + +"Look at me, Mom!" Lily said, as she twisted her swing faster and faster. "I'm a helicopter!" + +Mom smiled and watched her. She was proud of Lily's bravery and imagination. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily twisted her swing too much and it got tangled. She couldn't stop or get off. She felt scared and dizzy. + +"Mom, help!" she cried. "I'm stuck!" + +Mom ran to her and tried to untwist the swing. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, sweetie. I'm here. You're safe." + +She freed Lily from the swing and checked her for injuries. Lily was fine, but she felt sick and shaky. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I twisted too much," she said. + +"It's okay, Lily. You didn't mean to. You were just having fun. But next time, be more careful, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. How about we go home and have some hot chocolate?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please. And can we read a story too?" Lily said. + +"Of course. Come on, let's go. Max, are you ready?" Mom said. + +Max nodded and ran to them. He had seen what happened and felt sorry for Lily. He gave her a hug and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You're still a helicopter. A very cool helicopter." + +Lily smiled and hugged him back. She was glad to have a nice brother and a kind mom. They all walked home, holding hands and feeling warm. +Sara liked to play with bubbles in the bath. She had a big bottle of bubble soap and a yellow duck. She poured some soap in the water and made lots of bubbles with her hands. She put the duck in the bubbles and pretended it was swimming. + +But Sara did not like to clean the bath after she played. She left the bubbles and the water in the tub. She did not pull the plug to let the water go down the drain. She did not wipe the soap off the sides of the tub. She just ran to her room and played with her toys. + +One day, Sara's mom came to the bathroom and saw the mess. She was not happy. She called Sara and told her to come and clean the bath. Sara did not want to. She said she was busy. She said she would do it later. She said it was not fun. + +But Sara's mom did not listen. She said Sara had to clean the bath now. She said it was her job. She said it was not fair to leave it dirty. She said it could make the drain clog and the water not go down. + +Sara did not believe her mom. She thought the drain was big and strong. She thought the water would always go down. She thought her mom was just trying to make her do something she did not like. + +But Sara was wrong. The next time she wanted to play with bubbles in the bath, she turned on the tap and saw something bad. The water did not fill the tub. It stayed low and dirty. It did not look clear and shiny. It looked brown and yucky. And it smelled bad too. + +Sara looked at the drain and saw why. The drain was full of bubbles and soap and hair and dirt. It was not big and strong. It was small and weak. It could not let the water go down. It was clogged. + +Sara was sad and scared. She did not want to play with bubbles anymore. She wanted to have a clean bath. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had cleaned the bath before. She wished she had pulled the plug and wiped the soap. + +She ran to her mom and said she was sorry. She said she would clean the bath now. She said she would not leave it dirty again. She said she learned her lesson. + +Sara's mom hugged her and said it was okay. She said she was glad Sara understood. She said she would help her clean the bath. She said they would use a plunger and some vinegar to unclog the drain. She said they would make the bath clear and shiny again. + +Sara smiled and said thank you. She said she loved her mom. She said she loved bubbles too. But she said she loved a clean bath more. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big jeep toy that they could ride in the yard. They took turns driving and being the passenger. Sometimes they pretended they were going on adventures in the jungle or the desert. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the house next door. He was wearing a blue shirt and had curly hair. He was also playing with a jeep toy, but his was smaller and red. He waved at Tom and Anna and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom and Anna looked at each other and nodded. They drove their jeep to the fence and said hello to Ben. Ben smiled and said, "Your jeep is very big and cool. Can I try it?" + +Tom and Anna hesitated. They liked their jeep and did not want to share it. They wanted to resist, but they also wanted to be nice to Ben. He was new and had no friends. They decided to let him try their jeep for a little while. + +They helped Ben climb into their jeep and showed him how to steer and honk. Ben was very happy and thanked them. He drove their jeep around the yard and made vroom-vroom noises. Tom and Anna watched him and felt a little jealous. They wanted their jeep back. + +After a few minutes, Ben stopped the jeep and said, "This is so fun. Can I keep it?" + +Tom and Anna shook their heads. They said, "No, Ben. This is our jeep. We let you try it, but you have to give it back. You have your own jeep." + +Ben frowned and said, "But I like your jeep better. It's bigger and more comfortable. Please, can I have it?" + +Tom and Anna said, "No, Ben. That's not fair. You can't have our jeep. It's ours. We can play together, but you have to use your own jeep." + +Ben did not listen. He tried to drive away with their jeep. Tom and Anna ran after him and grabbed the jeep. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They had a big fight over the jeep. + +Their moms heard the noise and came outside. They saw the three children fighting and scolded them. They said, "Stop it, you three. What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a toy?" + +Tom and Anna said, "Ben tried to take our jeep. He did not want to give it back. He was not nice." + +Ben said, "But I liked their jeep. It was better than mine. They did not want to share it. They were not nice." + +Their moms said, "You all need to learn to share and be nice. Toys are for playing, not for fighting. You can't take someone else's toy without asking. You can't keep someone else's toy without giving it back. You have to respect each other and be friends." + +They made the three children apologize to each other and hug. They said, "Now, why don't you play together nicely? You can take turns with the jeeps or play something else. There are many fun things to do outside." + +Tom, Anna, and Ben said, "Okay, mom. We're sorry. We'll play nicely." + +They smiled and agreed to share the jeeps. They drove them around the yard and pretended they were going on adventures in the jungle or the desert. They had fun and became friends. They learned to resist their selfishness and be generous. They also learned that playing together was more comfortable than fighting alone. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and watch TV. One day, they see a show about firefighters. They think firefighters are very brave and helpful. + +"Let's play firefighters!" Tim says to Sam. "I will be the chief and you will be my helper. We need to save people from fires." + +"OK!" Sam says. He puts on a red hat and a coat. Tim puts on a yellow hat and a coat. They grab their toy hoses and run to the living room. + +They pretend the sofa is a burning house. They spray water from their hoses and make siren noises. "Help! Help!" they hear a voice from the sofa. It is their cat, Fluffy. She is hiding under a pillow. + +"Look, chief! There is a cat in the house!" Sam says. "We need to rescue her!" + +"Good job, helper!" Tim says. "You go and get her. I will cover you with water." + +Sam runs to the sofa and lifts the pillow. He sees Fluffy's scared face. He gently picks her up and holds her close. "Don't worry, kitty. We are here to help you. You are safe now." + +He runs back to Tim and shows him Fluffy. "We did it, chief! We saved the cat!" + +"Yay, helper! You are very brave and helpful!" Tim says. He pets Fluffy and gives her a treat. "You are a good kitty. Thank you for playing with us." + +Fluffy purrs and licks their faces. She is happy and grateful. Tim and Sam hug her and smile. They love to play firefighters and watch TV. They are good brothers. +Jen and Ben were twins who liked to do everything together. They liked to eat pizza, play with their toys, and watch cartoons. But they also liked to try new things and learn about the world. + +One day, their mom took them to a museum where they saw many pictures and statues. Some were old and some were modern. Jen and Ben liked the modern ones best, because they had bright colors and funny shapes. They saw a picture of a man who had a blue face and a yellow hat. They saw a statue of a woman who had no arms and legs, but only a big ball. They saw a picture of a dance that looked like a puzzle. + +"Mom, what is this?" Jen asked, pointing at the dance picture. + +"That is a modern dance, Jen. It is a way of moving your body to express yourself. Some people like to dance like that, and some people like to watch them," mom explained. + +"Can we dance like that, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can try. But first, let's eat something. I'm hungry, and I bet you are too," mom said. + +They went to the cafeteria and ate some sandwiches and fruit. Jen and Ben were still thinking about the modern dance. They wanted to try it and have fun. + +After they finished eating, they asked mom if they could go back to the dance picture. Mom agreed, and they ran back to the gallery. They looked at the picture again, and tried to copy the poses and movements of the dancers. They twisted and turned, jumped and spun, bent and stretched. They made up their own modern dance. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of her twins, who were curious and creative. She took out her phone and recorded their dance. She thought it would be a nice surprise for dad, who was at work. + +Jen and Ben had a lot of fun dancing. They felt happy and free. They didn't care if they looked silly or strange. They just wanted to express themselves. They liked the modern dance, and they liked each other. They were the best twins ever. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was a well. They wanted to look inside. + +"Be careful," Lily said. "It is very deep." + +Ben nodded. He went closer to the well. He leaned over the edge. He wanted to see the water. But he slipped and fell. He screamed. + +Lily was scared. She ran to the well. She looked down. She saw Ben hanging on a rope. He was crying. + +"Help me, Lily!" Ben shouted. "I am sorry. I was silly." + +Lily grabbed the rope. She pulled and pulled. She was strong. She lifted Ben out of the well. She hugged him. + +"It is okay, Ben," Lily said. "I am glad you are safe. But you should not go near the well. It is dangerous." + +Ben nodded. He was ashamed. He hugged Lily back. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben said. "You are a good friend. I will not go near the well again. I promise." + +They went back to the house. They told their mom what happened. She was angry and worried. But she was also happy that they were okay. She hugged them both. + +She said, "I love you, Lily and Ben. But you must listen to me. Do not play near the well. It is not a toy. It is a hole." + +Lily and Ben said, "We love you, mom. We are sorry. We will listen to you. We will not play near the well. We will play with our toys." + +They went to their room. They played with their toys. They were happy. They were friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big sack on a bench. They were curious. They went to look at the sack. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. He opened the sack and saw many shiny things inside. They were diamonds. "These are pretty. Let's take some." + +Lily shook her head. "No, Tom. These are not ours. They belong to someone else. We should not take them. That is bad." + +Tom did not listen. He grabbed a handful of diamonds and put them in his pocket. He smiled. He thought he was smart. + +But he was not smart. He was silly. The sack belonged to a man who was hiding behind a tree. He was a thief. He had stolen the diamonds from a store. He saw Tom take his diamonds. He was angry. He ran after Tom and Lily. + +"Hey, you! Give me back my diamonds!" he shouted. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They ran away. They saw a police officer. They told him what happened. The police officer caught the thief and took the diamonds. He thanked Lily and Tom for being honest and brave. + +He gave them a sticker and a candy. He said, "You did the right thing. You are smart and good. The thief is not smart. He is bad. He will go to jail." + +Lily and Tom were happy. They learned a lesson. They hugged each other and went home. They told their mom and dad what happened. Their mom and dad were proud of them. They gave them a hug and a kiss. They said, "We love you. You are smart and good." +Sara and Ben are playing in the backyard. They have a big box and some tools. They want to make a house for their toys. + +"Look, I have a hammer. I can hit the nails," Ben says. He holds the hammer and swings it hard. + +"Be careful, Ben. Don't hit your fingers," Sara says. She has a lock and a key. She can make a door for the house. + +They work hard and have fun. They make a beautiful house for their toys. It has a roof, a window and a door. + +"Wow, our house is so beautiful. Let's put our toys inside," Sara says. She opens the door and puts her doll and her teddy bear inside. + +"Me too. I have a car and a robot," Ben says. He puts his toys inside too. + +They close the door and lock it with the key. They are happy and proud. + +"Look, Mom. We made a house for our toys. It is beautiful and safe," they say. + +Mom comes and sees their house. She smiles and hugs them. + +"You did a great job, Sara and Ben. Your house is beautiful and safe. I'm proud of you," she says. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they did not like to share. Sara had a ball and Ben wanted it. He asked Sara, "Can I have the ball, please?" + +Sara said, "No, it is mine. Go away." + +Ben was angry. He tried to grab the ball from Sara. Sara did not let go. They pulled and pushed. Then Ben struck Sara on the arm. Sara cried out, "Ow, that hurts! You are mean!" + +A man saw the event. He was Sara's dad. He ran to them and said, "Stop, stop! What are you doing? Ben, why did you strike Sara? That is not nice. You have to say sorry." + +Ben felt ashamed. He said, "Sorry, Sara. I was wrong. Can we be friends?" + +Sara looked at Ben. She saw that he was dirty from the fight. She was dirty too. She said, "Okay, Ben. I forgive you. But we have to share the ball. And we have to clean up. We are very dirty." + +Sara's dad smiled. He said, "That is good, Sara and Ben. Sharing and forgiving are important. And so is being clean. Come on, let's go home and wash up. Then we can have a snack and play some more." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. Today is a mild day. The sun is warm and the wind is soft. + +"Look, Tom, a big slide!" Sue says. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. "I am going to slide down fast!" + +Tom follows her. He is a little scared of the slide. It is very high and steep. He does not want to slide down fast. He wants to slide down slow. + +"Come on, Tom, it is fun!" Sue says. She slides down the slide and laughs. She lands on the grass and rolls over. "Do you want to try?" + +Tom looks at the slide. He is not sure. He wants to be brave, but he also wants to be safe. He thinks for a moment. Then he has an idea. + +"OK, Sue, I will try. But can you hold my hand?" he asks. He reaches out his hand to Sue. + +Sue smiles. She takes his hand and helps him up the ladder. "Sure, Tom, I will hold your hand. We are friends, and friends help each other. That is true." + +They slide down the slide together, holding hands. Tom feels Sue's hand and he feels less scared. He feels happy and proud. He slides down slow, but he still has fun. + +They reach the bottom and hug each other. "That was fun, Tom! You did it!" Sue says. + +"Thank you, Sue! You are a good friend. You are true and kind." Tom says. + +They go to play some more. They are happy. They are friends. They are true. +Anna was sad. She had a bad dream. She saw a big, scary monster with many teeth and eyes. The monster chased her and wanted to eat her. She woke up and cried. + +She ran to her mom and dad's room. She knocked on the door. "Mom, Dad, can I sleep with you?" she asked. + +Mom and Dad opened the door. They saw Anna's tears and heard her sob. They hugged her and let her in. "What's wrong, sweetie?" Mom asked. + +"I had a bad dream. There was a monster. It was big and hairy and scary," Anna said. + +"Oh, I'm sorry, honey. That sounds very scary. But you know, it was just a dream. It was not real. The monster can't hurt you," Dad said. + +He lifted Anna and put her on the bed. He gave her a kiss and a teddy bear. "This is Mr. Fluffy. He is your friend. He will comfort you and keep you safe. He is not scared of monsters. He is brave and strong," he said. + +Anna hugged Mr. Fluffy. He was soft and warm and hairy. She felt better. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Mom. I love you. I love Mr. Fluffy." + +Mom and Dad smiled too. They said, "We love you too, Anna. You are our brave girl. Now, let's go to sleep. Good night." + +They turned off the light and cuddled together. Anna closed her eyes and snuggled with Mr. Fluffy. She did not have any more bad dreams. She dreamed of happy things. She dreamed of playing with Mr. Fluffy on the table. They had a tea party and ate cookies. They laughed and had fun. Anna was happy. +Lila was a princess who lived in a big palace. She liked to wander around the palace and see all the rooms and things. She had many toys and dresses and books, but sometimes she felt lonely. + +One day, she wandered into the garden and saw a little dog. The dog was brown and fluffy and had a red collar. He wagged his tail and ran to Lila. Lila smiled and petted him. He licked her face and made her laugh. + +"Hello, little dog. What is your name?" Lila asked. + +The dog barked and tilted his head. He did not have a name tag. + +"I will call you Rex. Do you want to be my friend?" Lila said. + +Rex barked again and nodded. He wanted to be her friend. + +Lila and Rex became best friends. They wandered together around the palace and played and had fun. Rex was very dependable. He always stayed by Lila's side and protected her. He also made her happy and not lonely. + +Lila's parents, the king and the queen, saw how much Lila loved Rex. They decided to let her keep him as her pet. They gave him a new collar with his name and a crown. They also gave him a bed and a bowl and some toys. + +Lila was very happy. She hugged Rex and thanked her parents. + +"Thank you, Mommy and Daddy. Rex is the best gift ever. He is my wander pal." Lila said. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very wide and shiny. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide, Ben!" Lily says. + +"OK, Lily. But we have to wait for our turn," Ben says. + +They wait for the other kids to slide down. Then they climb up the steps. Lily goes first. She sits on the slide and pushes off. She slides down very fast. She feels the wind in her hair. She laughs. + +"Wow, that was fun!" she says. + +Ben goes next. He sits on the slide and pushes off. He slides down very fast. He feels the wind in his face. He smiles. + +"Wow, that was fun!" he says. + +They run back to the steps. They want to slide again. But then they see something on the ground. It is a bag. It is pink and has a picture of a unicorn on it. + +"Look, Ben! What is that?" Lily says. + +"I don't know, Lily. Let's see," Ben says. + +They go to the bag. They open it. Inside, they find many candies. They are colorful and sweet. They have different shapes and flavors. + +"Wow, candies!" Lily says. + +"Wow, candies!" Ben says. + +They look around. They do not see anyone who owns the bag. They think it is a gift for them. + +"Maybe someone left it for us, Lily. Maybe it is a surprise," Ben says. + +"Maybe, Ben. Maybe it is a surprise," Lily says. + +They take some candies. They eat them. They are very sweet and yummy. They share them with each other. + +"Thank you, whoever left this bag for us. You are very kind," Lily says. + +"Thank you, whoever left this bag for us. You are very kind," Ben says. + +They are very happy. They have found a wide slide and a sweet bag. They have had a fun day. +Tom is a big boy who likes to help his mom at the zoo. He helps her feed the animals and clean their homes. He loves all the animals, but his favorite is Lily the lion. Lily is very friendly and likes to play with Tom. + +One day, Tom and his mom go to Lily's home to give her some meat. Tom sees a big stick on the ground and picks it up. He thinks it is a toy and wants to play with Lily. He runs to the fence and waves the stick at Lily. He says, "Lily, look! I have a toy for you!" + +But Lily does not look happy. She growls and shows her teeth. She does not like the stick. She thinks it is a staff, like the one the bad men used to hurt her before she came to the zoo. She is scared and angry. She jumps at the fence and tries to get the stick. + +Tom is shocked and drops the stick. He does not understand why Lily is mad at him. He loves Lily and does not want to hurt her. He starts to cry and runs to his mom. He says, "Mom, what did I do? Why is Lily mad at me?" + +His mom hugs him and explains, "Tom, you did not do anything bad. But you did not realize that the stick is not a toy for Lily. It is a staff, and it reminds her of the bad men who hurt her. She is not mad at you, she is mad at the staff. You have to be careful with what you play with, because some things can make the animals sad or scared. Do you understand?" + +Tom nods and wipes his tears. He says, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to scare you. I love you, Lily. You are a good lion." He picks up a ball and throws it to Lily. Lily sees the ball and forgets the staff. She chases the ball and plays with it. She looks at Tom and purrs. She loves Tom too. He is a good boy. +Once upon a time, a big lion lived in the jungle. He liked to roar very loud to show everyone that he was strong. One day, he went to the train station to see the big trains. He saw many people getting on and off the trains. + +The lion felt sad because he wanted to ride the train too, but he was too big to fit inside. He sat down and watched the trains go by, listening to the sound of the engines. Suddenly, he heard a little girl crying. She had lost her teddy bear on the train. + +The lion knew just what to do. He ran after the train and caught up to it. He found the teddy bear and brought it back to the little girl. She was so happy and hugged the lion. From that day on, the lion didn't feel sad anymore. He knew he could help others and that made him feel strong inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pennies and keep them in a jar. One day, she found an unusual penny that was very shiny and had a picture of a bird on it. She was so excited and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look at this penny! It's so pretty and unusual," said Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Let's print a special card to put it in, so we can keep it safe." + +Lily and her mom printed a card with the picture of the bird on it and put the penny inside. Lily was so happy to have her special penny in its own special place. The moral of the story is that even the smallest things can be special and valuable if we take care of them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trucks. He had a big red truck that he played with every day. One day, Timmy saw an attractive book at the library. He wanted to read it, but he didn't know how. His mom helped him read the book about trucks. Timmy was happy and learned a lot about trucks from the book. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and wealthy man named Mr. Smith. He lived in a big house with his family. One day, he saw a little girl named Lily sitting alone in the park. He went to her and asked, "Why are you alone, little one?" + +Lily replied, "I am waiting for my mommy, but she is not here yet." + +Mr. Smith smiled and said, "I will teach you how to sign your name. Then you can make a beautiful card for your mommy." + +Lily was excited and said, "Thank you, Mr. Smith!" + +So, Mr. Smith taught Lily how to sign her name. She made a beautiful card for her mommy and when her mommy came, she was very happy to receive it. From that day on, Lily and Mr. Smith became good friends and would often visit each other in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie in a cage. The birdie couldn't fly away because it was stuck in the birdcage. The birdie was sad and wanted to be free. One day, a little girl came to the birdie and said sorry for the birdie being stuck in the birdcage. The birdie felt happy that someone cared about it. The little girl decided to stand the birdcage outside so the birdie could see the beautiful sky and trees. The birdie chirped happily and felt free even though it was still in the birdcage. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wandered into the forest to pick berries. She saw a big, scary wolf and ran back home to her cottage. + +Lily's mother was sitting by the fireplace, knitting a scarf. "What's wrong, dear?" she asked. + +"I saw a wolf in the forest," Lily said, feeling scared. + +"Don't worry, my polite little girl," her mother said. "I'll make sure the wolf doesn't come near our cottage." + +That night, Lily heard a knock on the door. "Who is it?" she asked. + +"It's me, your mother," came the reply. But Lily noticed that the voice sounded different. She remembered her mother's words and didn't open the door. The wolf had tried to trick her, but Lily was too smart to fall for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her cart and go for rides around her backyard. One day, she saw a butterfly that was very pale and pretty. + +Lily said, "Hello, butterfly! You look so pale. Are you okay?" + +The butterfly replied, "I am okay, but I am very tired. I have been flying all day." + +Lily felt sad for the butterfly and said, "Why don't you sit on my finger and rest for a while?" + +The butterfly sat on Lily's finger and rested. After a few minutes, the butterfly felt better and flew away. Lily was happy that she could help the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the fields near her house. One day, she saw a mule. The mule was big and brown. Lily wanted to pet the mule, but she was scared. + +Then, she saw a man using the mule to carry some heavy things. The mule was very strong! Lily thought that the mule was very helpful. She decided to be brave and pet the mule. + +The mule was very friendly and let Lily pet it. Lily was very happy. She thanked the mule for being so nice. From that day on, Lily visited the mule every day and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy cookies that her mom baked for her. One day, Lily's mom asked her to mail a letter to her grandma who lived far away. + +Lily was excited to help her mom, so she put the letter in an envelope and went to the post office. She gave the letter to the nice lady who worked there and said, "Please mail this to my grandma." + +After she mailed the letter, Lily felt happy and peaceful. She knew her grandma would be so happy to get the letter. And maybe, just maybe, her grandma would bake some yummy cookies for her too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she had a bad habit of losing them. One day, she lost her favorite stuffed animal, a teddy bear. She searched everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad, but her mother told her that losing things happens to everyone. She said that it's important to be careful with our things and keep them safe. Lily realized that she needed to be more responsible with her toys. + +A few days later, Lily's neighbor's cat died. Lily felt very sad for the cat and her neighbor. She learned that things can be lost forever, but life is even more precious. She promised to take better care of her things and to appreciate the people and animals in her life. From that day on, Lily was more careful with her toys and made sure to give lots of love to the people and animals she cared about. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing with her friends. One day, Lily went to a show with her mommy and daddy. The show had a funny clown who made her smile a lot. + +Then, a magician came on stage and did some tricks. Lily was confused and didn't know how he did them. But when he finished, everyone started to applaud and cheer. Lily joined in and clapped her hands too. + +After the show, Lily went to meet the clown and magician. She gave them a big smile and they gave her a balloon animal. Lily was so happy and thanked them with more applause. From that day on, Lily loved going to shows and always clapped her hands to show her appreciation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and observe all the animals. One day, she saw a delicate butterfly flying around her garden. She followed it and watched as it landed on a flower. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and Lily ran inside. But she noticed that the rain was making a big puddle outside. She went back out to observe the puddle and saw that it was slowly starting to drain away. + +Lily was happy that the rain was helping the flowers grow, but she was sad that the delicate butterfly might get wet. So, she ran back outside and gently picked up the butterfly and brought it inside to keep it safe and dry. The butterfly was very happy and flew away once the rain stopped. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He was always very happy when he played. But one day, Timmy was feeling naughty. He wanted to play a game that he knew he wasn't allowed to play. + +Timmy decided to escape from his house and go to the park to play. He knew he was not supposed to go outside without his mommy or daddy, but he didn't care. He wanted to have fun. + +When Timmy got to the park, he started to play on the swings. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice the time passing by. Suddenly, it started to get dark and Timmy realized that he was lost. He didn't know how to get back home. + +Timmy tried to find his way back, but he couldn't. He was scared and alone. He wished he had listened to his mommy and daddy and stayed at home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and would spend hours making pictures. One day, she went to her drawer to get her crayons, but they were gone! She searched and searched, but they were nowhere to be found. + +Lily started to feel sad because she couldn't draw without her crayons. Suddenly, her wise grandma came into the room. She asked Lily what was wrong and listened carefully. Then, her grandma told her to look in the drawer again. Lily did, and there were her crayons! + +Lily was so happy and gave her grandma a big hug. From that day on, Lily always made sure to put her crayons back in the drawer so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish goat. The goat loved to eat everything in sight, even things that weren't food. One day, the goat found a shiny red popsicle. The goat thought it was delicious and ate it all up. + +But as the sun got hotter and hotter, the goat started to feel strange. The goat's belly started to feel funny and it felt like it was melting inside. Suddenly, the goat realized that the popsicle was not just any popsicle, it was made of ice! And when ice gets hot, it melts. + +The foolish goat had eaten something that was not good for it. From that day on, the goat learned to be more careful about what it ate. +Once upon a time, there was a cow. The cow lived in a big field. The field was empty, with no other animals around. One day, the cow saw a car zoom by on the road next to the field. The cow was curious and wanted to see more. So, the cow ran as fast as it could to the edge of the field. It looked out at the road, but the car was already gone. The cow went back to the middle of the empty field and felt sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, her mommy made a special meal for her with yummy chicken and rice. But when Lily saw the food, she made a sad face and said, "I don't like it." + +Mommy was upset because she worked hard to make a nice meal for Lily. She said, "Lily, you have to try it before you say you don't like it." But Lily still refused to eat. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. She had a modern toy that Lily wanted to play with. But her friend said, "No, you didn't eat your meal, so you can't play with my toy." + +Lily realized she made a mistake by not eating her meal. She said sorry to her mommy and ate the chicken and rice. After finishing her meal, she felt happy and danced around the room with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved winter because she could play in the snow. One day, Lily's friend Tom came over to play. Tom was very enthusiastic about building a snowman, but Lily wanted to go sledding. They had a conflict about what game to play. + +"I hope we can play in the snow together," said Lily. + +"I hope we can build a snowman," said Tom. + +They were both sad because they couldn't agree on what to do. Then, Lily had an idea. + +"Let's build a snowman first and then go sledding!" she said. + +Tom thought that was a great idea and they worked together to build the best snowman ever. They had so much fun that they forgot about their conflict. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we can find a solution that makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty flower. It was small and green, but it wanted to bloom. The flower drank water and ate sunshine every day, hoping to bloom soon. + +One day, a little girl walked by the flower. She saw it and said, "Oh, you're so pretty! I wish you could bloom." The flower was happy to hear that. It drank more water and ate more sunshine, and finally, it bloomed! + +The little girl was so happy to see the flower bloom. She ran to her mailbox and got a piece of paper. She wrote a note that said, "You are beautiful!" and put it in the mailbox. The mailbox was organized with lots of other letters, but the flower's note was special. It made the flower feel loved. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. He lived in a big forest with many trees. One day, the fox found a screw on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it carefully. The fox was very intelligent, so he knew what the screw was for. + +The fox decided to tell his friends about the screw. He went to the other animals in the forest and said, "Look what I found! It's a screw. You can use it to fix things." The animals were amazed at how smart the fox was. + +The fox was happy that he could help his friends. He went back to his den feeling proud of himself. From that day on, the animals in the forest knew that the fox was very intelligent and always had good things to tell them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her spinning top. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to visit her friend's house. Lily was excited to go and play with new toys. + +When they arrived, Lily saw a big, impressive toy. It was a spinning top with a shiny knob on top. Lily asked her mom if she could play with it, but her mom said it wasn't hers to play with. + +Later, Lily's mom and her friend went to the kitchen to make some snacks. While they were gone, Lily saw the impressive spinning top on the table. She couldn't resist and started playing with it. But she accidentally broke the knob off. + +When her mom and her friend came back, they saw the broken knob. Lily was scared and thought she would get in trouble. But her mom just hugged her and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's try to fix it together." They worked together to fix the knob, and from then on, Lily learned to ask before playing with other people's toys. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite red shirt and blue pants. He felt amazing when he wore them. + +One day, Timmy saw his dad fixing a pipe in the yard. The pipe was big and silver. Timmy thought it looked like a long straw. He asked his dad if he could wear the pipe like a necklace, but his dad said no. + +Timmy was sad, but then his dad showed him how the pipe worked. Water flowed through it and made the grass grow. Timmy thought it was amazing and he was happy he got to learn something new. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her mommy's makeup. One day, Lily's mommy told her not to touch the makeup because it was difficult to clean up. But Lily didn't listen and started to put on lipstick and blush. Suddenly, her mommy saw her and got very angry. She slapped Lily's hand and told her to never touch the makeup again. From that day on, Lily learned her lesson and never played with makeup without her mommy's permission. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a room with lots of furniture in it. There was a big bed, a small table, and a cozy chair. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. She looked around and saw that her favorite vase had fallen off the table and broke into many pieces. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw what happened. She said, "Lily, you need to be careful with the furniture. You broke the vase and now it's gone forever. Say sorry." Lily felt bad and said sorry to her mom. + +After that, Lily decided to observe her toys more carefully. She didn't want to break anything else. She played quietly and made sure to put everything back where it belonged. Lily learned that it's important to be careful with the furniture and to always say sorry when you make a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go on adventures with his family. One day, they decided to visit their grandma who lived far away. They got on an airplane and met the pilot who would take them there. The pilot was a regular pilot who flew planes all the time. Timmy was excited to see the clouds and the birds from up high. When they arrived, Timmy hugged his grandma and they had a fun visit together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip on the path that led to her grandma's house. One day, she saw a nosy squirrel peeking at her from a tree. Lily laughed and skipped faster to show the squirrel how happy she was. + +As she reached her grandma's house, she saw a basket full of delicious treats. She shared some with her grandma and they had a lovely time together. When it was time to go back home, Lily skipped on the path again. She saw the nosy squirrel once more, but this time he was nibbling on a nut. Lily waved goodbye to the squirrel and skipped all the way back home. + +From that day on, Lily skipped on the path every time she went to her grandma's house. She loved the fresh air, the trees, and the little animals that she saw. And the nosy squirrel? He became her friend and they had many more adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat healthy food from her plate. One day, she was eating her lunch when her friend Timmy came over. + +Timmy said, "I don't believe that healthy food is good. I like junk food!" + +Lily replied, "But my mommy says that healthy food makes us strong and happy." + +Timmy didn't listen and kept eating his junk food. A few days later, Timmy got sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said that he wasn't healthy because he didn't eat good food. + +Lily felt sad that her friend was sick and wished he had listened to her. From then on, she always made sure to eat from her plate and stay healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but today it was raining. Lily's mommy gave her an umbrella to keep her dry. Lily held the umbrella and walked outside. She saw a bird and pointed at it. The bird flew away. Lily walked more and saw a puddle. She jumped in it and got wet. She was tired and went back inside to take a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Benny was so eager to win the game that he hid behind a big rock for a very long time. + +As Benny was hiding, he noticed that the sun was starting to set. He realized that he had been hiding for too long and his friends were probably worried about him. Benny felt sad because he wanted to win the game, but he knew that it was more important to be with his friends and have fun together. + +Benny decided to come out from behind the rock and find his friends. When he found them, they all hugged him and were happy to see him. Benny learned that winning isn't always the most important thing and that being with friends is what makes him the happiest. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very rich. He had lots of money and lots of toys. One day, a thief came and tried to take some of the man's toys. The man saw the thief and said, "Hey, thief! You can't take my toys!" The thief ran away and hid behind a tree. + +The man looked for the thief, but he couldn't find him. He asked his friend, a little boy, to help him find the thief. The little boy said, "I can help you find the thief. Let's look behind the trees!" The man and the little boy looked behind all the trees until they found the thief. + +The man said, "You can't take my toys! That's not nice!" The thief said, "I'm sorry. I just wanted some toys." The man said, "That's okay. You can play with my toys if you want. Just don't take them without asking." The thief was happy and played with the man's toys. The little boy smiled and said, "That was a nice thing to do." +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved to watch the fan in his room spin around and around. One day, he decided to make the fan go faster, so he turned it up high. Suddenly, he saw a balloon rise up in the air and get caught in the fan. The balloon popped and made a loud noise. The man laughed and turned the fan back down. From that day on, he always made sure to keep the fan on low so nothing else would rise up and get caught. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. One day, they went to the lake to catch some fish. Timmy's dad showed him an easy way to attach the bait to the hook. + +Timmy was so happy when he caught his first fish! It was a big, slimy fish that wiggled and squirmed in his hands. Timmy's dad helped him take the fish off the hook and put it back in the water. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. He always remembered the easy way to attach the bait and catch fish. And every time he caught a fish, he would smile and feel proud of himself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and get dirty in the mud. One day, Timmy's mom said he had to take an exam at school. Timmy was nervous because he didn't like exams. + +After school, Timmy went to play with his friends. They were having fun until they started to fight over a toy. Timmy didn't like fighting because it made him sad. He told his friends to stop and they listened. + +Later that day, Timmy went home and took a bath to wash off all the dirt from playing outside. He felt clean and happy. Even though he didn't like exams or fighting, he knew that being clean was important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pink tutu. One day, she was playing in the park when she saw her friend, Tommy. + +"Hi Tommy!" said Lily. + +"Hi Lily!" said Tommy. "Do you want to play?" + +"Sure!" said Lily. "Let's dance!" + +So Lily and Tommy danced and twirled around in the park. After a while, they got thirsty and went to get some milk from the nearby shop. The lady at the shop was very nice and gave them each a glass of cold milk. + +"Thank you!" said Lily. + +"You're welcome," said the lady. "Have a nice day!" + +Lily and Tommy drank their milk and continued to play in the park. They had so much fun dancing and playing together. It was a nice day. +Once upon a time, there was a little robot named Robby. Robby loved to make things with his shiny metal arms. He made toy cars, toy planes, and even toy boats. One day, Robby decided to make a laser gun. He worked hard all day and finally finished it. + +But when Robby tried to use the laser gun, he accidentally pointed it at his friend, a little bird named Tweet. Tweet got very worried and flew away as fast as she could. Robby felt very bad and promised to never make a dangerous toy again. From then on, he only made things that were safe and fun for everyone to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pretty pictures with lots of colors. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to stop drawing. She told her mom she would clean up later. + +Lily kept drawing and lost track of time. When she looked up, it was already dark outside. She rushed to clean up her toys, but she accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into many pieces. Lily felt sad and scared to tell her mom what happened. + +But Lily knew it was important to tell the truth. She showed her mom the broken vase and said sorry. Her mom was upset, but she was proud of Lily for being honest. Lily learned that it's better to do things right away instead of rushing at the last minute, and that telling the truth is always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her backyard. One day, her mom asked her to help stir the soup for dinner. + +Lily went to the kitchen and saw the big pot on the stove. She used a powerful spoon to stir the soup. It smelled so good! + +Her mom said, "Lily, you are such a good helper. Do you want to play in the backyard now?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily, and she ran outside to play with her toys. She was so happy to help her mom and play in the backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to skip. She skipped everywhere she went, even to the park. One day, she met a boy named Max at the park. Max had a lollipop in his hand and Lily asked if she could taste it. Max said yes and gave her the lollipop. It tasted very sweet and Lily was happy. + +But then, Max's mom came over and saw that Lily was eating his lollipop. She scolded Lily and Lily felt guilty. She didn't know it was wrong to ask for a taste. Max's mom explained that it's important to ask before taking things that don't belong to us. Lily apologized and gave the lollipop back to Max. Max forgave her and they became friends. From that day on, Lily always asked before taking a taste of someone else's treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing basketball. He had a blue basketball that he played with every day. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play basketball. He saw his friend Billy there. Billy asked, "Can I play with your basketball, Timmy?" Timmy said, "Yes, you can play with my blue basketball." + +Billy was so happy that Timmy gave him the basketball. They played together for a while, and then Billy said, "Thank you for giving me the basketball, Timmy. It's my favorite color, blue!" Timmy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Billy. I'm happy you liked it." +Once upon a time, there was an old hotel. The hotel was very big and had many rooms. One day, a big storm came and lightning struck the hotel. The hotel was very old and could not handle the strike. The hotel fell down and everyone had to go home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mother asked her to help her clean up the house. Lily was a helpful girl, so she agreed to help her mother. + +As Lily was cleaning, she found a sack in the corner of the room. She asked her mother, "What is this sack for?" Her mother replied, "It's for carrying things." Lily was curious and asked, "Can I carry it?" Her mother smiled and said, "Sure, you can try." + +Lily put the sack on her back and pretended to be a superhero. She said to her mother, "Look, I'm a superhero carrying a sack!" Her mother laughed and said, "You are my helpful superhero." And they both continued cleaning the house together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toy car when he slipped on a banana peel. "Ouch! I fell," cried Timmy. His mom came running and asked him if he was okay. "I slipped on a banana peel, but I'm okay now," said Timmy. + +Later that day, Timmy started to scratch his arm. "Mom, my arm has an itch," said Timmy. His mom gave him some cream to put on his arm to help with the itch. "That feels great, thank you mom," said Timmy. + +Before going to bed, Timmy's dad came to read him a story. "Dad, can you read me a great story tonight?" asked Timmy. His dad smiled and said, "Of course, I have a great story to read to you." Timmy listened to the story and fell asleep with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit. He liked to hop and play in the grass. One day, he felt a rumble in his stomach. It made him feel sad. So, he went to his friend, the turtle. + +The rabbit said, "My tummy hurts. Can you help me?" The turtle said, "Sure, I can help you. Let me write a note for the doctor." The turtle wrote a note and gave it to the rabbit. The rabbit took the note to the doctor. + +The doctor read the note and said, "You need to eat more carrots, rabbit. They will make your tummy feel better." The rabbit ate more carrots and felt much better. He thanked his clever friend, the turtle, for writing the note. From that day on, the rabbit ate lots of carrots and never had a tummy ache again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with her own paints. She had many colors like red, blue, and yellow. But one day, she found that her favorite color, pink, was gone. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find it. She felt sad and her paintings looked dull without pink. But then her mommy found the pink paint in the toy box. Lily was so happy to own her pink paint again! +Once upon a time, Timmy was very hungry. He went to the fridge to find something to eat. But the fridge was empty! Timmy was sad. + +Then his mom came and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"I'm hungry," Timmy said. "But there's nothing in the fridge." + +Mom said, "Oh no! I forgot to go to the store. But don't worry, I'll make you a sandwich. I'm always generous with my love." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I can't wait to taste it!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mrs. Rabbit. She lived in a cozy burrow with her little bunnies. One day, Mrs. Rabbit went to the store to deliver some carrots to her friend, Mrs. Squirrel. She was very excited to see her friend and share some carrots with her. + +On the way to the store, Mrs. Rabbit met a little bird who was crying. "What's wrong?" asked Mrs. Rabbit. The bird said, "I lost my nest and I have nowhere to go." Mrs. Rabbit felt compassionate and said, "Don't worry, little bird. You can come with me to my burrow and stay with us for a while." + +When Mrs. Rabbit arrived at the store, she saw that Mrs. Squirrel was not there. She asked the store owner if he had seen her. The store owner said, "Yes, she went to the park to play with her friends." Mrs. Rabbit realized that she had forgotten to ask Mrs. Squirrel where to deliver the carrots. She decided to go to the park to find her. + +At the park, Mrs. Rabbit saw Mrs. Squirrel playing with her friends. She went to her and said, "I brought you some carrots." Mrs. Squirrel was happy to see her friend and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Rabbit. You always deliver the best carrots." The little bird was also happy to play with Mrs. Rabbit's bunnies in the park. In the end, everyone had a good time and the result was a happy day for all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went up to the attic to find her favorite toy. It was very warm up there, so she took off her jacket. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and started to panic. She looked around but couldn't see anything. + +Lily tried to calm down and looked for a way out of the attic. She found a small window and managed to open it. Fresh air came in and she felt better. She climbed out of the attic and ran to her mom. "Mommy, I was in the attic and I heard a scary noise!" she said, still feeling a little scared. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You're safe now. Let's go back up to the attic together and see what made that noise." Lily felt better with her mom by her side and they went back up to the attic. They found out that the noise was just a bird that had flown in through the window. Lily was happy to have her mom with her and to have solved the mystery of the scary noise. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved his wife very much. One day, the man saw that his wife was walking slow. He asked her what was wrong, and she said her shoes were broken. The man knew he had to fix them. + +He went to the store and bought some glue. He carefully put the glue on the shoes and waited for it to dry. When the shoes were fixed, the wife was very happy and could walk fast again. + +The moral of the story is that when someone we love needs help, we should try to fix the problem. It makes them happy and shows them that we care. +Once upon a time, there was a happy child who loved to play. One day, the child was feeling bad because they had lost their favorite toy. They looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. The child started to wonder where it could be. + +Suddenly, the child had an idea. They remembered they had left the toy at the park. So, they ran as fast as they could to the park. When they arrived, they saw their toy lying on the ground. The child was so happy and picked up the toy. They hugged it tightly and felt much better. + +From that day on, the child made sure to take better care of their toy so they wouldn't lose it again. And whenever they felt bad, they would just wonder what they could do to make themselves feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy was playing outside and he saw a butterfly. He wanted to catch it, so he ran after it. But the butterfly was too fast and flew away. Timmy was sad. + +His mom asked him what was wrong, and Timmy told her about the butterfly. His mom said, "Don't worry, we can try to catch it tomorrow." Timmy smiled and went to bed. + +The next day, Timmy and his mom went outside with a net to catch the butterfly. They searched all around the garden, but they couldn't find it. Suddenly, Timmy's mom heard a noise. It was coming from the shed. She went to investigate and found the butterfly trapped inside. She did an operation to free the butterfly and they set it free. Timmy was happy and the butterfly flew away into the dark sky. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily found a radio in her room. The radio was round and red. Lily was very happy. She turned the radio on and heard music. She started to dance and sing along. + +One day, a funny voice came from the radio. The voice said, "Hello, Lily! I am your friend." Lily was frightened. She asked, "Who are you?" The voice said, "I am a magic fairy who lives in the radio. I can appear and disappear." + +The next day, Lily asked the fairy to appear. The fairy appeared in front of Lily. She was tiny and had shiny wings. Lily was not frightened anymore. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily and the magic fairy from the radio were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very hungry. He wanted to find some meat to eat. He looked and looked, but he could not find any meat. Spot was sad and thought this was a boring day. + +Then, Spot saw a big cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was eating some meat. Spot went to Fluffy and said, "Can I have some meat, please?" Fluffy looked at Spot and said, "Yes, you can have some meat. I have more than I need." + +Spot was very happy. He ate the meat with Fluffy, and they became good friends. They played together all day. The day was not boring anymore. They looked for more meat and found some for their new friends too. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very eager to play with his new toy car. The car was made of shiny metal and had big wheels. Tim loved his car very much. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his friend, Sue. They decided to include their toys in their playtime. Tim brought his metal car, and Sue brought her soft doll. They played together and had a lot of fun. + +Tim said to Sue, "I like your doll! Can we trade toys?" Sue agreed, and they traded toys for a while. They played with each other's toys and shared many laughs. Soon, it was time to go home. They gave each other back their toys and said goodbye. + +At home, Tim told his mom about his fun day with Sue. He was very happy to have a friend who liked to include him in her playtime. They both looked forward to playing together again soon. And that night, Tim slept with a big smile on his face, dreaming about his next adventure with Sue and their toys. +One day, a cute little cat named Kitty went to a big factory with her mom. The factory had many pretty things to buy. Kitty was very happy and excited. + +In the factory, Kitty saw a small toy car. She said to her mom, "Mom, can we buy this car? I like it so much!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Kitty, but only if you are a good cat today." Kitty was happy and promised to be good. + +Later, Kitty saw a big, red ball. She wanted it too. She remembered her promise and said, "Mom, I have been a good cat. Can we buy this ball too?" Her mom looked at Kitty and said, "Yes, Kitty, we can buy the ball too because you have been a good cat today." Kitty was very happy and thanked her mom. They bought the car and the ball, and Kitty played with them all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Finny. Finny loved to swim in the big blue sea. One day, while swimming, he met a big, harmless whale. The whale said, "Hello, little fish! Do you want to play with me?" + +Finny was scared at first, but he recognized that the whale was kind and harmless. So, they played together in the water, splashing and swimming. They had so much fun, and they became good friends. + +As they played, other little fish saw Finny and the whale having fun. They wanted to join too. Soon, there was a big group of fish and the whale, all swimming and playing together. The little fish learned that even though someone might look different or big, they can still be friendly and harmless. And that's how all the fish in the sea became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn queen. She lived in a big castle with her little dog. The queen loved to pack her things and go on trips. But her dog did not like to go with her. + +One day, the queen said, "Dog, we will go on a trip today. I will pack our things now." The little dog did not want to go. He said, "No, I do not want to go. I want to stay here." The queen did not like this. She was very stubborn and wanted her dog to go with her. + +The queen tried to make the dog go, but the dog would not go. They fought and fought. In the end, the queen left without her dog. On her trip, the queen got lost and could not find her way back home. The little dog stayed at the castle, sad and alone. And they never saw each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to perform in the big dance show. Lily wanted to win a medal because she was a good dancer. + +One day, Lily's friend, Tim, said, "Let's perform together in the show!" Lily was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" They practiced their dance every day, hoping to win the medal. + +On the day of the show, Lily and Tim were very nervous. They went on stage and started to dance. But suddenly, Lily tripped and fell down. She started to cry. The music stopped, and they didn't finish their dance. + +Lily and Tim didn't win the medal. They were very sad. But they promised each other to practice more and try again next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little red car. The red car liked to display its shiny wheels to all the kids in the park. It would drive around the park and make everyone smile. + +One day, the sky was very clear and the sun was shining bright. The red car knew it was a perfect day to show off its shiny wheels. So, it drove to the park where all the kids were playing. + +The kids saw the red car coming and started to cheer. They loved to see the car display its shiny wheels. The red car was so happy to make the kids smile on the clear day. And they all had a great time playing together in the park. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, they saw a man with a pet dog. The dog looked big and fierce. Tim was scared and hid behind his mom. + +The man saw Tim and said, "Don't worry, my dog may look fierce, but he is very nice. His name is Max." Tim's mom asked the man, "Can Tim play with Max?" The man said, "Yes, I allow it." + +Tim slowly walked to Max and touched his soft fur. Max wagged his tail and licked Tim's hand. Tim smiled and played with Max. They ran around and had fun. Tim was not scared anymore. He learned that even fierce-looking pets can be nice friends. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little boy named Tim. He loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, there was a big event in the park. Tim and his friends were very excited. + +At the event, there were games and prizes. Tim was very good at the games because he was gifted. He won many prizes. His friends were not as good, and they did not win any prizes. Tim saw that his friends were sad. + +Tim decided to share his prizes with his friends. They were all very happy. They played together in the park with their new toys. Tim learned that sharing is good, and it made him feel happy too. The moral of the story is that sharing with others makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy key that he loved very much. The key was big and shiny. Tim liked to pretend that the key could open secret doors. + +One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a thirsty dog. The dog looked tired and hot. Tim said to his mom, "Mom, the dog needs a drink. Can we give him some water?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. Let's give the dog a drink." + +Tim and his mom found a bowl and filled it with water. Tim put his toy key next to the bowl. He knew that the key was reliable and would keep the dog safe. The dog drank the water and wagged his tail. Tim felt happy that he could help the dog. + +The dog's owner came and thanked Tim and his mom. "Thank you for helping my dog," the owner said. "Your key is very special." Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome! My key is always here to help." + +From that day on, Tim and the dog became best friends. They played in the park every day, and Tim's key was always with them. Tim learned that even a toy key could bring happiness and help others. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gloomy restaurant. This restaurant was not very happy because it was always dark and rainy outside. The people who came to eat there felt sad too. + +One day, a little girl named Anna went to the restaurant with her mom. Anna was a very happy girl with a big smile. She saw a toy on the floor and started to play with it. But, oh no! The toy was old and it broke in her hands. Anna felt sad and her mom tried to make her feel better. + +Just then, the sun came out and the rain stopped. The restaurant became bright and happy. Anna's mom told her that it was okay to break the toy because now the restaurant was not gloomy anymore. Everyone in the restaurant smiled and clapped for Anna. From that day on, the restaurant was always a happy place. +One day, a boy named Tim went to visit his grandma. Grandma lived in a small house near the woods. Tim loved to gather pretty rocks and colorful leaves in the woods. He liked to show them to Grandma, who was very compassionate and always smiled at his treasures. + +As Tim walked in the woods, he met a little squirrel. The squirrel said, "Hi, Tim! Can you help me gather nuts for winter?" Tim nodded and said, "Yes, I can help you!" So, they spent the whole day gathering nuts together. + +When they finished, Tim took the squirrel to visit Grandma. The squirrel gave some nuts to Grandma as a gift. Grandma smiled and said, "Thank you, little squirrel! You are very compassionate, just like Tim." They all had a great day together. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved the color yellow. She had a yellow dress, yellow shoes, and a yellow hat. One day, Lily wanted to prepare a fun game for her friends. She thought and thought, and then she had an idea. + +Lily decided to make a ball game on a pitch near her house. She painted the ball yellow, just like her dress. She invited her friends to play the game with her. They were all excited and couldn't wait to play with the yellow ball. + +When her friends arrived, Lily said, "Let's play on the pitch! I have prepared a fun game with a yellow ball!" Her friends cheered and ran to the pitch. They played and laughed all day long. The yellow ball made the game even more fun. + +As the sun began to set, Lily's friends thanked her for the fun day. "Thank you, Lily, for preparing this game for us," said her friend Sam. "The yellow ball made it so much fun!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad you all had fun. We can play again soon!" And from that day on, Lily and her friends played on the pitch with the yellow ball, making many happy memories together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to play games. One day, he saw people playing a game called golf. He wanted to learn how to play golf too. He went to his mom and dad to discuss it. + +Tom's mom and dad listened to him. They thought golf would be fun for Tom to learn. They took him to a place where he could learn to play golf. There, he met a teacher named Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown was a little bitter because he was having a bad day. But he still wanted to teach Tom how to play golf. + +Tom learned to hit the ball with a stick called a club. He tried and tried until he could hit the ball far. Mr. Brown was happy to see Tom learn so fast. Tom's mom and dad were proud of him too. In the end, even though Mr. Brown was bitter at first, he had a good time teaching Tom. They all had fun playing golf together. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was very enthusiastic. She wanted to play with her mom's makeup. She asked her mom, "Can I please play with your makeup?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, but only if you sit down and be careful." + +So, Lucy sat down and played with the makeup. She put on red lipstick and blue eyeshadow. She looked in the mirror and laughed. She thought she looked very funny. + +Her mom came over and looked at Lucy. She laughed too and said, "You did a great job with the makeup!" + +Lucy felt happy and proud. She loved playing with makeup and spending time with her mom. +One day, a sweet cat and a small dog lived in a house. They liked to play together. Sometimes, they had fights, but they were still friends. + +One day, the cat said to the dog, "Let's play outside!" The dog agreed, and they went to the yard. The cat saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. The dog wanted to climb too, but he was too small. The cat said, "I will help you!" The dog was happy, and they started to climb the tree together. + +As they climbed, the cat and the dog saw a bird. The bird said, "Please don't fight in my tree." The cat and the dog agreed, and they promised not to fight. The bird allowed them to play in the tree, and they all became friends. They played together all day and had a lot of fun. +One day, a green monkey went to the park. The sky was blue, and the sun was hot. The green monkey felt happy and wanted to play. + +The green monkey saw a big ball. He wanted to play with the ball. The green monkey picked up the ball and got ready to strike it. He saw a big tree far away and thought, "I will strike the ball to the tree." + +The green monkey ran and struck the ball very hard. The ball went up in the air and hit the big tree. The green monkey was so happy that he jumped and clapped his hands. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a guitar in his room. He was very happy. He wanted to play the guitar and make music. Tim was patient and tried to learn how to play. + +Tim's friend, Sam, came to visit. Sam saw the guitar and said, "Wow! Can I try to play it too?" Tim said, "Yes, let's play together!" They played the guitar and sang songs. They had so much fun. + +Then, they played a game called "Freeze Dance." When the guitar played, they danced. When the guitar stopped, they had to freeze. Tim and Sam laughed and danced all day. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a small, adventurous bug named Buggy. Buggy loved to play with his friends and explore new places. One day, he saw a tall tree and wanted to climb to the very top. + +Buggy started to climb the tree, but it was not easy. He began to struggle. His friend, Birdy, saw him and said, "Buggy, you can do it! Keep trying!" Buggy felt happy that Birdy believed in him. So, he kept climbing, even when it was hard. + +Finally, Buggy reached the top of the tree. He felt so proud of his victory. "I did it, Birdy! I made it to the top!" he shouted. Birdy flew up to him and said, "Great job, Buggy! You are so brave and strong!" Buggy and Birdy laughed and played together at the top of the tree, enjoying their fun day in the forest. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a big box full of toys. One day, she found a rare toy inside the box. It was a purple dinosaur. Lily was very happy to find it. + +Lily wanted to show the purple dinosaur to her best friend, Max. She ran to Max's house, holding the dinosaur in her hand. Max opened the door and saw the dinosaur. He was very excited to see it too. + +Together, Lily and Max played with the rare purple dinosaur all day long. They had so much fun! They made the dinosaur jump, run, and even dance. At the end of the day, Lily and Max were very tired but happy. They knew they had found a special toy to play with together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the big garden near her house. One sunny day, she went to the garden to choose the prettiest flowers she could find. + +As Lily was picking flowers, she saw a small bird with a hurt wing. The bird said, "Can you help me, please?" Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. She carefully picked up the bird and took it to her house. + +Lily's mommy helped her take care of the bird. They gave it food and water, and put a band-aid on its wing. The bird was grateful and said, "Thank you, Lily!" After a few days, the bird's wing was better and it could fly again. Lily was happy to see her new friend fly away, knowing she had helped the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to stand in his room and look at the prints on his wall. One day, he saw a hidden print behind his bed. It was a picture of a big, green tree. + +Tim ran to his mom and said, "Mom, look! I found a hidden print!" His mom smiled and said, "Wow, Tim! That's a very pretty tree. Let's hang it up on the wall." + +So, they hung the print on the wall. Tim stood back and looked at it. He was very happy with his new, hidden print. Now, every day, Tim would stand in his room and look at his pretty tree print. +One day, a little boy named Tim went with his mom to the subway. Tim was restless. He could not sit still. He wanted to see the big train come. + +"Mom, when will we see the subway?" Tim asked. + +"Soon, Tim. It will be here soon," his mom said. + +They waited and waited. Tim was jumping up and down. Then, they heard a loud noise. The subway was coming! Tim saw the big train and his eyes got wide. He was so happy to see the subway. + +They got on the subway and sat down. Tim looked out the window and saw many things go by. He saw big buildings, trees, and people. He was not restless anymore. He was having fun on the subway with his mom. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the wild. She saw a big tree and a little rabbit. The rabbit was foolish and jumped up and down. + +"Hello, rabbit," said Lily. "Why are you jumping like that?" + +The rabbit stopped and said, "I believe I can touch the sky if I jump high enough!" + +Lily laughed and said, "You are very funny, rabbit. But we can't touch the sky, even if we jump very high." + +The rabbit thought for a moment and said, "You are right, Lily. I will stop being foolish and find another way to touch the sky." + +Lily and the rabbit became friends and played in the wild together. They had a lot of fun and learned many things from each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little red automobile named Auto. Auto was very fit and loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, Auto was playing with his best friend, a blue bicycle named Bikey. + +"Let's race to the big tree!" said Auto. Bikey agreed and they started to race. As they raced, dark clouds came and it began to rain. The rain poured down on them, making it hard to see. + +"Oh no, we need to find shelter!" cried Bikey. Auto saw a small cave nearby and both of them went in. They were safe from the rain, but now they had another problem. The cave was very small and Auto was too big to fit inside. + +"Auto, you can't stay here, you're too big!" said Bikey, worried. Auto was sad but knew he had to leave the cave. He went out into the rain and found a big tree to hide under. The rain stopped and Auto was happy to be dry again. + +From that day on, Auto and Bikey always made sure to check the weather before they played outside. They learned that it's important to be prepared for anything, and their friendship grew stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to climb trees in his yard. One day, he saw a big tree with a shiny bell at the top. Tim wanted to see the bell up close, so he started to climb the tree. + +As Tim climbed higher and higher, he heard the bell make a sound. It was a funny sound, not like a normal bell. When Tim reached the top, he saw that the bell was broken. It had a big crack in it. Tim felt sad for the broken bell. + +Tim thought hard about how to fix the bell. He climbed back down the tree and found some strong tape. He climbed back up the tree and put the tape on the broken bell. Now, the bell made a nice sound again. Tim was happy that he could help the bell. He climbed down the tree and went home, proud of his good work. +Once upon a time, in a big, big forest, there was a pink bunny. The pink bunny loved to travel and see new things. One day, the pink bunny went on a trip to find a new place to play. + +As the pink bunny traveled, it found a long strip of soft grass. The strip was very pretty and perfect for hopping. The pink bunny hopped and hopped, having so much fun on the strip of grass. + +At the end of the strip, the pink bunny found a big tree with yummy pink leaves. The pink bunny ate the leaves and felt very happy. After eating, the pink bunny went back home and told all its friends about the strip of grass and the big tree with pink leaves. The pink bunny and its friends went to play there every day. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park with her mom. Amy was very glad because she loved to play on the swings and slide. She saw her friend, Tim, at the park too. They played together and were having so much fun. + +Amy and Tim heard a loud scream coming from the pond. They ran to see what was going on. They saw a big alligator in the water, and it was scaring the ducks. Tim said, "We need to tell our moms about the alligator!" + +Amy and Tim ran to their moms and told them about the alligator. The moms called the park ranger to come and help. The park ranger came and took the alligator away. He told the kids that the alligator was lost and he would take it back to its home. + +After the alligator was gone, Amy and Tim went back to playing on the swings and slide. They were glad that the alligator was gone and the ducks were safe. They knew that if they ever saw an alligator again, they would tell an adult right away. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to build a big tower. He had many blocks to play with. Tim started to build the tower in his room. He was happy and excited. + +Tim's mom said, "Don't forget to wash your hands when you are done." Tim nodded and kept building. He knew there was a faucet in the kitchen. The water from the faucet was always mild and felt nice on his hands. + +As Tim built the tower higher and higher, he started to feel hungry. He remembered what his mom said about washing his hands. Tim left his tower and went to the kitchen. He turned on the faucet and washed his hands with the mild water. + +After washing his hands, Tim ate a yummy snack. He felt better and went back to his room. He finished building the big tower with his blocks. Tim was very proud of his tower and showed it to his mom. His mom smiled and said, "Great job, Tim! I'm glad you remembered to wash your hands too." + +Tim learned that it was important to listen to his mom and to wash his hands. He had a fun day building his big tower and playing with his blocks. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to collect things. He had a great big box where he kept all his treasures. One day, Tim decided to go on an adventure to find new things for his collection. + +He walked to the park and saw a squirrel. "Hello, squirrel!" said Tim. "Do you have anything I can collect?" The squirrel looked at Tim and handed him a shiny acorn. Tim felt the acorn and noticed it had a bumpy texture. He said, "Thank you, squirrel!" and put the acorn in his pocket. + +Tim continued his adventure and met a bird. "Hello, bird!" said Tim. "Do you have anything I can collect?" The bird gave Tim a soft feather. Tim felt the feather and noticed it had a smooth texture. He said, "Thank you, bird!" and put the feather in his pocket. + +At the end of the day, Tim went home and put his new treasures in his great big box. He was happy to have new things to remember his adventure by. And from that day on, Tim and his new animal friends would go on more adventures to collect things and explore the world around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very hungry. He wanted to eat a big snack. Tim went to the kitchen to find food. He saw a big cookie jar on the shelf. But it was too high for him to reach. + +Tim had an idea. He went to get a chair. He pushed the chair to the shelf. Tim stood on the chair and used his hands to get the cookie jar. He was very happy. + +Tim sat down on the chair and opened the cookie jar. He ate some cookies and shared them with his friends. They all enjoyed the cookies and were not hungry anymore. They played together and had a fun day. +One day, a little girl named Sue was playing in her room. She wore a pretty skirt that her mom made for her. The skirt was red with white dots. Sue loved her skirt very much. + +Sue saw a ball on the floor. She wanted to play catch with her mom. So, she went to the living room where her mom was sitting. "Mom, can we play catch?" Sue asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Sue. Let's play catch!" + +They played catch for a while. Sue tried very hard to catch the ball. Sometimes she missed, but her mom helped her. They laughed and had fun. Sue's skirt twirled as she ran to catch the ball. Sue was happy to spend time with her mom. +One day, a cute little bird named Billy was flying in the sky. He saw a big clock on a tall building. The clock had two hands that went tick-tock, tick-tock. Billy liked the sound it made. + +Billy flew down to the clock and met a friendly bug named Benny. Benny was sitting on the clock's hand. "Hi, Billy!" said Benny. "Do you like my clock? It tells the time!" Billy nodded and said, "Yes, Benny, it's very nice!" + +Billy and Benny played near the clock all day. They got tired and wanted to rest. So, they decided to fold some leaves and make a small bed. They lay down on the soft bed and listened to the tick-tock of the clock. Soon, they fell asleep, dreaming of more fun days together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a loyal dog named Buddy. Buddy loved his family very much. One day, Buddy saw a big package outside the door. It was a box with a pretty bow on it. Buddy was very excited to see what was inside. + +Buddy barked and said, "Come look! There is a package outside!" His family came to see the package too. They opened the box and saw that it included many fun toys for Buddy to play with. Buddy wagged his tail and barked happily. + +Buddy and his family played with the toys all day. They had so much fun together. Buddy was very happy that he found the package and shared it with his family. They all loved Buddy even more for being such a loyal and helpful dog. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Buddy. Buddy liked to play with his toys and run around the yard. One day, Buddy saw an envelope on the table. It was big and blue. Buddy wanted to play with the envelope, so he jumped up and grabbed it. + +Buddy took the envelope outside. He started to bite it. The envelope made a fun sound when Buddy bit it. Buddy was very happy. He played with the envelope all day long. + +There was a cat named Whiskers who lived next door. Whiskers saw Buddy playing with the envelope. Whiskers was envious. He wanted to play with the envelope too. So, Whiskers went to Buddy and asked if they could play together. Buddy said yes, and they played with the envelope all day. They both had so much fun and became good friends. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her room. She liked to pretend she was a princess. Her room had a big fireplace to keep her warm. Lucy had a big smile on her face as she danced around her room. + +Lucy's friend, Tom, came over to play. "Let's pretend we are in a castle," said Lucy. Tom liked the idea, so they built a castle with their toys. They put the castle near the fireplace to make it feel real. + +As they played, Lucy's mom gave them a snack. It was a sour apple. Lucy made a funny face when she tasted it. "This apple is sour!" she said. Tom laughed and said, "I like sour apples!" They shared the apple and continued to play in their pretend castle, having a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy loved to sing. One hot day, Billy flew to the airport to see the big planes. He saw many people and big bags too. + +At the airport, Billy met a kind girl named Lucy. Lucy said, "Hi, bird! Can you sing for me?" Billy was happy to sing for Lucy. He sang a pretty song and Lucy clapped her hands. + +After singing, Billy and Lucy played together. They watched the big planes take off and land. They had lots of fun at the hot airport. At the end of the day, Billy flew back to his tree and Lucy went home. They were both very happy. +One day, a mule named Max was walking in the woods. Max had a big sack on his back. The sack was rough and heavy. Max did not like the sack, but he had to carry it. + +Max met a bird named Ben. Ben saw that Max was sad. "Why are you sad, Max?" asked Ben. "This rough sack is too heavy," said Max. "I don't like it." + +Ben wanted to help Max. They thought of a plan. They would ask the big bear Bob to help take off the sack. Bob was strong and could lift the sack easily. + +Max and Ben went to Bob's house. "Bob, can you help me take off this rough sack?" asked Max. "Yes, I can help," said Bob. Bob lifted the sack off Max's back. + +Max was so happy. He thanked Bob and Ben for their help. Now, Max could walk in the woods without the heavy sack. Max, Ben, and Bob became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a favorite dress that she loved to wear. One day, her dress got very dirty. Her mom said, "Lucy, your dress will rot if you don't wash it." Lucy didn't want her dress to rot, so she decided to wash it. + +Lucy went to the river to wash her dress. She saw her friend Tom there. Tom said, "Lucy, why is your dress so dull? It used to be so pretty." Lucy felt sad because her dress was not pretty anymore. She wanted to make it pretty again. + +Lucy and Tom worked together to wash the dress. They scrubbed and scrubbed until the dress was clean. The sun came out and made the dress dry. Lucy's dress was no longer dull, and it didn't rot. Lucy was so happy, and she thanked Tom for helping her. They went home and played together, and Lucy's dress stayed pretty and clean. +Once upon a time, in a land with a very harsh sun, there was a small oasis. In this oasis, there were many animals who lived happily. They all belonged to a big family. + +One day, a little bird named Timmy was flying around the oasis. He saw a big tree with lots of fruits. Timmy was very hungry, so he flew down to eat some fruits. As he was eating, he met a wise old turtle named Toby. + +"Hello, Timmy," said Toby. "Do you like the fruits in this oasis?" + +"Yes, Toby!" Timmy replied. "They are very yummy. I am glad I belong to this family." + +Toby smiled and said, "Me too, Timmy. This oasis is our home, and we must take care of it." + +From that day on, Timmy and Toby worked together to keep their oasis clean and beautiful. They helped each other, and they were happy to belong to their big family in the oasis. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was an icy hill. The kids in the village loved to play on the icy hill. One day, two friends, Tom and Tim, decided to race to the top of the hill. They wanted to see who could reach the top first and win the victory. + +As they started their race, Tom saw a big rock on Tim's path. Tom thought, "If I don't tell Tim, I will win for sure." But then, Tom remembered that friends should always help each other. So, Tom shouted to Tim, "Watch out for the rock!" Tim heard Tom and was able to prevent himself from tripping on the rock. + +"Thank you, Tom!" said Tim. "You are a good friend!" In the end, both friends reached the top of the hill together. They were both happy with their victory. The moral of the story is that helping others can bring happiness and victory to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Tim's mom asked him to help her with the laundry. She told Tim to take the laundry outside and hang it up to dry. + +Tim went outside with the laundry. He saw a big tree and thought it would be fun to play in the tree. Tim left the laundry on the ground and climbed up the tree. He played in the tree for a long time and forgot about the laundry. + +As Tim played, the sky got dark and it started to rain. The rain made the laundry on the ground all wet. Tim's mom was sad when she saw the wet laundry. She told Tim that he should have hung it up like she asked. Tim felt bad for not helping his mom and for making her sad. +Once upon a time, there was a lively fish named Fin. Fin lived in the big ocean with his fish friends. They liked to play and swim all day long. One day, while playing, Fin saw a big rock. He thought, "I want to see what is behind that rock." + +Fin swam to the big rock and found a new friend. The new friend was a little crab named Snap. Snap was shy and scared. Fin said, "Hi! I am Fin. Will you be my friend?" Snap looked at Fin and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend, but I am scared of the big ocean." + +Fin wanted to help Snap. He thought of a plan to make Snap feel better. Fin told Snap, "Let's hug each other. A hug can make you feel safe and happy." So, Fin and Snap hugged each other. Snap started to feel better and not so scared. + +Fin and Snap played together in the big ocean. They swam, laughed, and hugged each other. Snap was not scared of the big ocean anymore. Fin showed Snap that the ocean was a fun and safe place to be. And they were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to play in the garden. One day, she saw a red bug. The bug was spicy. It had a big smile. Daisy said, "Hi, bug! Do you want to play?" + +The bug said, "Yes, Daisy! I love to play. But first, I need a kiss. A kiss will make me happy." Daisy thought about it. She knew a kiss was special. She decided to give the bug a kiss. + +Daisy kissed the bug. The bug became very happy. It started to dance and sing. Daisy laughed and danced with the bug. They played all day long. In the end, Daisy learned that a little kiss can bring lots of joy. +One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to make cookies. She asked her mom, "Can we make cookies today?" Her mom said, "Yes, Lucy. Let's make cookies together." + +Lucy was very obedient. She listened to her mom and helped get all the things they needed to make the cookies. They mixed the dough and made round cookie shapes. Lucy was so happy. + +They put the cookies in the oven and waited. When the cookies were done, they took them out and let them cool. Lucy and her mom ate the warm, yummy cookies. They both loved making cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a toy named Mr. Bear. Mr. Bear was very sad because he had a hurt foot. Amy wanted to help Mr. Bear feel better, so she thought of a plan. + +Amy took Mr. Bear to her room and found a soft pillow. She put Mr. Bear's hurt foot on the pillow to make it feel good. Then, she asked her mom for a band-aid to put on Mr. Bear's foot. Amy's mom said, "Okay," and gave her a band-aid. + +Amy put the band-aid on Mr. Bear's foot and gave him a big hug. She told him to close his eyes and rest. Mr. Bear did what Amy said, and soon his foot felt better. Mr. Bear was not sad anymore. He and Amy played together all day and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a rough dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with a nice family. Spot loved to play with the kids and help them with their games. + +One day, Spot saw a little cat named Fluffy stuck in a big tree. Fluffy was sad and scared. Spot wanted to help Fluffy, so he called his dog friends to unite and make a plan. + +"Let's work together and save Fluffy!" Spot said to his friends. The dogs all agreed and started to think. They decided to make a soft bed with leaves and sticks for Fluffy to jump into. + +With the soft bed ready, Spot barked up to Fluffy, "Jump down, Fluffy! We will catch you!" Fluffy jumped and the dogs caught her in the soft bed. Fluffy was so happy and thanked Spot and his friends. + +From that day on, Spot, Fluffy, and the dog friends played together every day. They were all happy and had lots of fun. And they learned that when they unite, they can do great things. +One day, a little girl named Olive was walking in her garden. She saw an unusual big rock. Olive loved to explore new things, so she went closer to the rock. As she touched it, she heard a tiny voice. + +"Hello!" said the voice. Olive looked around and saw a little bug on the rock. "Hi, I'm Olive!" she said to the bug. "I'm Bob," said the bug. Olive and Bob became friends. + +Olive and Bob loved to play in the garden. They would run, jump, and laugh all day. Olive would tell Bob stories, and Bob would tell Olive about the bug world. They had lots of fun together. + +One day, Olive and Bob found a beautiful flower. It was big and bright. Olive and Bob loved the flower so much that they decided to take care of it. Every day, they watered the flower and watched it grow. + +As the days went by, the flower grew bigger and more beautiful. Olive and Bob were very happy. They knew that their love and care had helped the flower grow. And their unusual friendship continued to grow, just like the beautiful flower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was a regular girl who lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and her dog, Max. Sue liked to play with Max in the backyard every day after school. + +One week, it rained a lot. Sue and Max couldn't play outside because it was too wet. They were sad and missed their fun time together. Sue looked out the window and saw a big puddle in the yard. She had an idea. + +Sue put on her rain boots and called Max. "Max, let's go play in the puddle!" she said. Max wagged his tail and followed Sue outside. They ran to the puddle and started to splash around. Sue was having so much fun, she didn't see the mud near the puddle. + +Sue's foot started to slip in the mud, and she fell down. She laughed and called out, "Max, I slipped!" Max came over and licked Sue's face, making her giggle even more. They played in the puddle and mud for a little while longer before going back inside to get cleaned up. + +From that day on, Sue and Max had even more fun playing outside, rain or shine. They learned that even a regular week could be special if they made the most of it. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They sat down on a bench and ate a piece of cake. Suddenly, a boy came running and yelled at them. The boy said, "That cake looks famous! Can I have a piece?" + +Lily's mommy smiled and said, "Of course you can!" The boy took a piece of cake and ran away. Lily was sad because she wanted more cake, but her mommy said they could make another one at home. + +Lily and her mommy went home and made a new cake. They were happy and sang a song while they baked. When they finished, they ate the cake and it was even better than the famous one! They laughed and played together, happy to have each other. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved to play together every day. One day, they had a quarrel because they both wanted to play with the same toy. They were sad and didn't talk to each other for a long time. + +One day, the mailman came and brought a letter for both of them. They were excited to open it and found out that it was an invitation to a party. They were happy and forgot about their quarrel. They decided to go together and have fun. + +On the day of the party, it was very hot outside and they were sweating a lot. But, they found a dry spot under a big tree and sat down to rest. They enjoyed the party and played together again. From that day on, they never quarreled again and remained good friends forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a worm on the ground. The worm was pale and wiggled around. + +Timmy said to the worm, "Hello little worm, what are you doing?" + +The worm replied, "I am trying to build a home in the soil." + +Timmy said, "Oh, that's nice. Do you need help?" + +The worm said, "Yes, please. Can you help me build my home?" + +So, Timmy and the worm worked together to build a small home in the soil. The worm was happy to have a new home and Timmy was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide-and-seek when suddenly a big fog came. Lily was scared because she couldn't see her friends anymore. + +She called out, "Where are you guys?" but no one answered. Lily started to walk slowly, hoping to find her friends. As she walked, she saw a big bottle on the ground. It was empty, so she decided to fill it with some water from a nearby fountain. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice saying, "Lily, is that you?" It was her friend, Emily. Lily was so happy to find her friend and they hugged. Emily said, "I was scared too. I couldn't see anything because of the fog." Lily showed Emily the bottle she found and they decided to fill it with some more water and use it as a lantern to find their other friends. Together, they found all their friends and they played happily until the fog disappeared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to look at the stars. One night, he saw a big, bright comet in the sky. "Wow, look at that comet! It's so cool!" he said to his mom. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. But the sky was gloomy and dark, and it started to rain. "Oh no, we can't play outside now," said Timmy's friend, Johnny. + +But Timmy had an idea. "Let's march around the park and sing a song!" he said. So they all marched around and sang a happy song. And then, just as they finished, the rain stopped and the sun came out. It was like magic! + +Timmy smiled and looked up at the sky. He knew that the comet he saw last night brought good luck to him and his friends. And from that day on, whenever it rained, they would march and sing, knowing that the sun would come out again. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the wild fields. One day, he was playing with his friend, a little bird named Billy. + +Suddenly, Benny tripped and fell into a mud puddle. "Oh no!" said Benny. "I'm all dirty now." + +"Don't worry," said Billy. "I can help you. Let me wipe the mud off your fur." And so, Billy helped Benny wipe himself clean. + +"Thank you, Billy," said Benny. "You're such a good friend." + +From that day on, Benny was more careful when he hopped around in the wild fields, but he knew that if he ever got dirty again, he could always count on Billy to help him wipe it off. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends wanted to play soccer. But they didn't have a soccer ball. Timmy's mom reminded him that they had a ball in the garage. + +Timmy and his friends went to the garage to find the ball. They saw a lot of equipment in there. There were hammers, nails, and saws. Timmy's mom told him to be careful around the equipment. + +Timmy found the soccer ball and they all went back outside to play. They had so much fun kicking the ball around. Timmy's mom reminded him to put the ball away when they were done playing. Timmy listened and put the ball back in the garage. He was happy he got to play with his friends and he was careful around the equipment. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat shrimp because it was her favorite food. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some shrimp. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a little boy crying. She asked him why he was sad. The little boy said he lost his toy. Lily smiled at him and said, "Don't worry, we'll find your toy together!" + +They looked all around the store and finally found the toy under a shelf. The little boy was so happy that he smiled and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt proud and happy, but also a little ashamed because she had eaten all the shrimp at the store and didn't save any for her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the morning when the mist was still there. She would run around and laugh while the mist was tickling her nose. + +One day, her friend Timmy came to play with her. Timmy was feeling bored and didn't want to play with Lily. "Playing outside is boring," he said. But Lily didn't think so. She loved playing outside and didn't want to stop. + +Timmy then suggested they go inside and watch TV. But Lily didn't want to spoil the fun of playing outside in the mist. "No, let's stay outside and play," she said. Timmy thought about it for a moment and then agreed. They played together and had lots of fun in the mist. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzzy. Buzzy lived in a hive with his friends. They loved to fly around and collect nectar to make honey. + +One day, Buzzy noticed that their hive was not clean. There were leaves and dirt all around. Buzzy told his friends, "We need to keep our hive clean, so we can make more honey." His friends agreed and they all worked together to clean up their hive. + +As they were cleaning, they heard a loud noise. It was a big bear looking for honey. Buzzy and his friends knew they had to protect their hive. They flew around the bear, making lots of noise to scare him away. + +After the bear left, Buzzy's friends thanked him for reminding them to keep their hive clean and safe. The moral of the story is that when we work together and keep things clean, we can protect what is important to us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a regular job of taking care of her toys. One day, her teddy bear got a tear in his arm. Lily's mom said, "Let's examine the tear and see if we can fix it." + +Lily looked at the tear and said, "Oh no! Teddy is hurt!" Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix him." They got out a needle and thread and Lily's mom showed her how to sew. + +Lily said, "I want to help! Can I sew too?" Her mom said, "Of course, you can help me fix Teddy's arm." Together, they sewed up the tear and Teddy was as good as new. Lily was so happy that she could help her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard and talk to the birds. One day, she saw a bird that was stuck in a tree. The bird was scared and needed help. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, birdie stuck. Help!" Her mommy came outside and saw the bird. She climbed the tree and saved the bird. "Good job, mommy!" Lily said. + +Afterwards, they went inside to have some hot coffee. Lily's mommy made the coffee with beans that were very rich in flavor. "Mmm, this coffee is yummy!" Lily said. They talked about how they saved the bird and how happy they were to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the pool with her mom. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, be careful not to splash too much water in my eye." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. I will be smart and splash the water gently." + +As they played in the pool, Lily saw a frog hopping nearby. She said to her mom, "Look, Mommy! That frog is so smart. He knows how to jump high." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. Frogs are very smart creatures." + +Lily and her mom continued to play in the pool, splashing and having fun. They enjoyed spending time together and making memories. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who lived in a small house in the woods. She loved to feed the animals that came to her window. One day, she received a raven as a gift from a friend. The raven was very smart and would bring her shiny things to show his gratitude. + +But one day, the raven brought her a shiny rock that was cursed. The woman didn't know it and put it on her windowsill. The cursed rock made all the animals in the woods go crazy. They started to attack the woman's house and she was too old to defend herself. Sadly, the woman passed away because of the cursed rock. + +From that day on, the raven never came back to the woman's house. He knew it was his fault that she was gone. The animals in the woods were never the same again, and the cursed rock was never found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she went outside and saw a small piece of paper on the ground. + +Lily picked up the wet piece of paper and tried to read it, but she couldn't. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what does this say?" + +Her mom replied, "I'm not sure, let me take a look." After looking at the paper, her mom said, "It looks like a love letter." + +Lily didn't understand what a love letter was, so her mom explained, "It's a special note that someone writes to tell someone else how much they love them." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, Mommy!" And they both hugged each other tightly in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big blue ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo and his friends decided to go on an adventure to find a tasty snack. + +They swam and swam until they found a big rock with a number on it. The number was 10. Nemo's friend, Sammy, said "I bet there are 10 tasty snacks under that rock!" + +Nemo and his friends swam to the rock and lifted it up. Underneath, there were not 10, but 20 tasty snacks! They were so happy and started to eat them all. + +Suddenly, a big shark appeared and said "What are you doing in my territory?" Nemo bravely replied, "We were just looking for a tasty snack, we didn't mean to disturb you." The shark smiled and said, "You can stay and eat as much as you want, just don't forget to share with me!" And so, Nemo and his friends made a new friend and had a tasty feast together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a boy and a girl. They liked to play together every day. One day, the boy asked the girl if she wanted to join his club. The girl said yes and they went to the park to play. + +While they were playing, the boy saw a different girl and he thought she was very pretty. He went to her and asked if she wanted to kiss him. The girl in the club saw this and felt sad. She went home and cried. + +The next day, the boy went to the girl's house to say sorry, but she didn't want to talk to him. The boy felt bad and went home sad. From that day on, the two friends never played together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little robot. He was very small and had big eyes. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. He saw many wild animals like a bear and a deer. He was scared but he wanted to peek at them. So, he hid behind a tree and looked at them. The bear was eating honey and the deer was running around. The little robot was happy to see them but he knew it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little bunny. He had big ears and a fluffy tail. One night, he was playing with his friends in the forest. They were having so much fun that they didn't notice the sun going down. + +Suddenly, the bunny remembered that he had to go home before it got too dark. He rushed back to his burrow as fast as he could. When he got there, his mommy was waiting for him with a big hug. She was happy that he was home safe and sound. + +The bunny felt very tired after his adventure, so he went to bed early that night. He dreamed about his fun day with his friends and how happy he was to be back home with his mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Brownie. Brownie was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. He looked for a cozy place to sleep and found a soft bed of leaves under a big tree. Brownie closed his eyes and fell asleep quickly. + +When Brownie woke up, he saw a beautiful view of the forest. The trees were tall and the sun was shining bright. Brownie felt happy and wanted to explore the forest. He walked carefully, watching his step so he wouldn't trip or fall. + +As Brownie walked, he saw a family of rabbits playing in the grass. They looked like they were having fun. Brownie wanted to play too, but he was still feeling sleepy. So, he decided to take another nap and dream about playing with the rabbits. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved wearing his favorite hat. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. While playing, Timmy's hat fell off his head and rolled away. + +A girl named Sarah found the hat and put it on her head. Timmy saw Sarah wearing his hat and got angry. "That's my hat! Give it back!" he shouted. + +Sarah replied, "No, it's mine now. Your hat is stupid anyway." Timmy didn't like what Sarah said and they started to fight over the hat. In the end, Timmy got his hat back and they both apologized for fighting. From that day on, they learned to share and play together without fighting over silly things like a hat. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny who loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny went to the garden to find some carrots but he couldn't find any. He asked his friend, a bird named Billy, if he knew where to find carrots. Billy said, "I don't know but we can ask the farmer." + +Benny and Billy went to the farmer and asked him where they could find carrots. The farmer said, "I don't have any carrots left but you can add some seeds to the ground and grow your own carrots." Benny and Billy were excited and went back to the garden to plant the seeds. + +After a few days, the seeds grew into big carrots. Benny was so happy that he ate all the carrots but he ate too much and became uncomfortable. Billy said, "You shouldn't eat too much, Benny. It's not good for you." Benny replied, "I know, but I love carrots so much." From that day on, Benny learned to eat carrots in moderation and he never felt uncomfortable again. +Once upon a time, there was a clock. The clock was on the wall and it had two hands. One hand was big and one hand was small. The clock would turn and make a tick-tock sound. + +One day, the clock did not turn. The big hand and the small hand did not move. This was not normal. The people in the house were confused. They tried to fix the clock, but it did not work. + +Finally, they called a man who knew how to fix clocks. He came and looked at the clock. He turned a little knob and the clock started to work again. The big hand and the small hand moved and made the tick-tock sound. Everything was normal again. +Once upon a time, there was a big king who lived in a castle. He had a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to play with the king and jump around the castle. + +One day, the king was sad. Max asked, "Why are you sad, king?" The king replied, "I lost my crown and I cannot find it anywhere." + +Max said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it." Max jumped up and down and sniffed everywhere. Finally, he found the crown under the king's bed. The king was so happy and said, "Thank you, Max, you are a loyal and smart dog." Max wagged his tail and barked happily. From that day on, the king and Max played and jumped together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety loved to sing all day long. One day, Tweety flew far away from home and got lost. Tweety was scared and didn't know how to get back home. But then, Tweety saw a big, thick tree and flew towards it. + +Tweety felt safe in the tree and started to sing. Suddenly, Tweety heard another bird singing too. It was a kind bird who knew the way back home. The kind bird showed Tweety the way and soon Tweety was back home with his family. + +From that day on, Tweety learned that it's important to stay safe and ask for help when lost. And whenever Tweety sang, he remembered the kind bird who helped him find his way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom cook dinner. One day, her mom asked her to go to the store to buy an onion. Lily was very excited to do this, so she put on her shoes and went to the store. + +On her way back home, Lily saw a little bird that had hurt its wing. She felt troubled and wanted to help the bird. She remembered that her mom had a first aid kit at home, so she ran back to get it. She gently wrapped the bird's wing with a bandage and gave it some water to drink. + +The next day, Lily's mom was so proud of her for helping the little bird. She cooked a delicious dinner with the onion that Lily had bought. Lily felt very happy and proud of herself too. She remembered how good it felt to help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant liked to play in the mud. One day, the elephant slipped in the mud and fell down. The elephant felt dizzy and couldn't stand up. The other animals came to help the elephant. They helped the elephant stand up and walk back to its home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to ride his bike. One day, he saw a caterpillar crawling on the ground. Timmy thought the caterpillar looked very brave because it was all alone. + +Timmy stopped his bike and said, "Hello, little caterpillar! Do you want to ride with me?" + +The caterpillar replied, "Yes, please! I would love to ride with you." + +So, Timmy gently picked up the caterpillar and put it on the handlebars of his bike. The caterpillar was so happy to ride with Timmy and see the world from a different perspective. + +After a while, Timmy stopped his bike and said goodbye to the caterpillar. The caterpillar waved goodbye and crawled away. Timmy smiled and continued his ride, feeling happy that he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to drink hot chocolate from her favorite mug. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to visit her grandparents. Lily got so excited that she jumped up and down. + +On the way to her grandparents' house, Lily saw a cat sleeping on a fence. The cat opened its eyes and yawned. "Look, Mommy! The cat is sleepy!" said Lily. + +When they arrived at her grandparents' house, Lily's grandma gave her a big hug. "I missed you so much, Lily!" said her grandma. "I missed you too, Grandma!" replied Lily. Then, her grandpa brought her a mug filled with hot chocolate. Lily took a sip and smiled. "This is my favorite mug!" she said. + +After a fun day with her grandparents, Lily was so tired that she yawned. "Time to go to bed, sweetie," said her mom. Lily hugged her grandparents and went to sleep with her favorite mug by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, especially in the winter when the ground was covered in a blanket of white snow. One day, Lily's mom reminded her to be careful when playing outside, as the ice on the ground was slippery and she could fall. + +Lily didn't listen to her mom's reminder and was very careless while playing. She ran around without paying attention to where she was going and soon enough, she slipped on a patch of ice and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Lily's mom came outside to see what had happened and saw her daughter crying on the ground. She gently picked her up and took her inside to clean up her knee. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful when playing outside on the ice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a dog and wanted to pet him, but he seemed scared and ran away. + +Lily's friend Emma had an itch on her arm and was feeling grumpy. "My arm is so itchy," Emma said. "I don't want to play anymore." + +Lily didn't want Emma to be sad, so she said, "Let's go get some ice cream, that will make you feel better!" Emma smiled and they went to get ice cream together. + +After they finished their ice cream, Lily saw the dog again. This time, she approached him slowly and gently. The dog didn't seem scared anymore and Lily was able to pet him. Emma's itch went away and they both went home happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the woods. He liked to climb trees and feel the bark with his hands. One day, Timmy found a small bird with a broken wing. He felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. + +Timmy took the bird home and made a small bed for it out of some wood he found in the yard. He felt happy that he could help the bird. Timmy took care of the bird every day until its wing healed. When the bird was better, Timmy took it back to the woods and let it fly away. Timmy felt proud that he could help the small bird. +Once upon a time, there was a clever painter named Lily. She loved to paint pretty pictures and wanted to show them to everyone. But she was shy and scared to show her paintings. + +One day, Lily decided to be brave and show her paintings to her friends. She was nervous, but she knew she could do it. Her friends loved her paintings and told her she was a great painter. + +Lily was so happy and proud of herself. She succeeded in showing her paintings to her friends and they loved them. From that day on, Lily was no longer scared to show her paintings to others. She knew she was a clever painter and wanted to share her art with the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the kitchen to get some ice cream from the freezer. But when she opened the freezer, she saw that her favorite ice cream was hidden behind some vegetables. + +Lily tried to reach for the ice cream, but her hands were too small. So, she asked her mom to help her. Her mom took out the ice cream and wiped the frost off the container. + +Lily was so happy and ate the ice cream with a big smile on her face. From that day on, she always made sure to check the freezer for her favorite ice cream and asked her mom to help her if it was hidden again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, she found a bush with red berries on it. They looked so yummy, so she picked one and ate it. But it tasted sour and made her upset. + +Her mommy came outside and saw that Lily was upset. She asked her what was wrong, and Lily said the berry tasted bad. Her mommy joked and said, "Maybe it's a joke berry that's not supposed to be eaten!" + +Lily laughed and felt better. She learned that not all berries are good to eat, but that sometimes things can be funny and make us feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie that wanted to find a place to rest. The birdie was flying around and saw an oasis in the desert. The oasis was a pretty place with lots of water and trees. The birdie was happy and flew down to rest. + +As the birdie was resting, a big, gray cat came along. The cat wanted to catch the birdie, but the birdie was too fast. The cat decided to wait for the birdie to perform a mistake. + +The birdie didn't notice the cat waiting and flew back up into the sky. The cat jumped up and caught the birdie, and the birdie couldn't fly away anymore. The oasis was no longer a safe place for the birdie. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his plastic cars. He had many different colors and sizes. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy accidentally knocked over Timmy's cars and they scattered all over the floor. Timmy was upset and started to cry. + +Billy said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. Let's count how many cars we have and put them back together." So, they started to count the cars and put them back in their box. + +Timmy learned that accidents happen, but saying sorry and working together can fix things. He also learned that counting can be fun and helpful in many situations. From that day on, Timmy and Billy played together and counted everything they could find. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to talk. He would talk to anyone who would listen, even his toys. One day, Timmy's mommy had to go to work for a long time. Timmy didn't want her to go, but she had to. + +Timmy played with his toys for a while, but he got bored. He wanted to talk to his mommy. So, he called her on the phone. They talked for a little while, but then the phone died. Timmy didn't know what to do. He wanted to talk to his mommy again, but he couldn't. + +Timmy waited and waited for his mommy to come home, but she never did. She had been in a car accident on the way to work. Timmy was very sad. He missed his mommy and wished he could talk to her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside on the lawn. One day, he was playing with his ball when it rolled under a bush. He tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. + +Timmy's mommy came outside and saw that he was upset. "What's wrong, Timmy?" she asked. "My ball is stuck under the bush and I can't reach it," Timmy replied sadly. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you," said his mommy. She reached under the bush and got the ball for Timmy. He was so happy and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Timmy knew that if he ever needed help, his mommy would always be there to reach things for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the grass and flowers. One day, Benny saw his friend, a little bird named Lily, flying in the sky. Benny was envious and wished he could fly too. + +Later that day, Benny was playing with his other friends when he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw dark clouds in the sky. Benny knew it was going to rain soon, so he told his friends to hurry and go inside before they got wet. But Benny's friend, a little turtle named Timmy, was very slow and hadn't made it inside yet. + +Benny remembered what it was like to be envious of Lily's flying abilities and didn't want Timmy to feel left out. So, Benny went back outside in the rain and helped Timmy hurry inside. Benny felt proud of himself for being a good friend and helping Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong man with lots of muscles. He was very obedient and always did what he was told. One day, he went to the store to buy some candy. But when he got there, he saw a sneaky thief trying to steal some candy too! + +The obedient man tried to stop the thief, but the thief was too fast. He stole all the candy and ran away. The obedient man was sad because he didn't get any candy. + +But then he remembered something his mom had told him. "If someone steals from you, don't be upset. Just remember that you are a good person and you will always have what you need." + +So the obedient man went home and felt happy again. He knew that even though he didn't get any candy, he was still a good person with lots of muscles! +Once upon a time, there was a big black hunter. He liked to go into the forest and hunt for animals. One day, he met a little rabbit who was very sad. The rabbit said he lost his favorite carrot and he needed help to find it. The hunter felt sorry for the rabbit and decided to lend him a hand. They looked everywhere and finally found the carrot. The rabbit was very happy and thanked the hunter. From that day on, the hunter and the rabbit became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go on walks in the forest. One day, she found a mushroom she had never seen before. It was big and red with white spots. + +Lily picked the mushroom and took it home to show her mom. "Mommy, look what I found!" she said. But her mom refused to let her keep the mushroom. "It's unknown and might be dangerous," her mom said. + +Lily was sad but listened to her mom. Later that night, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She felt sick and couldn't sleep. Her mom rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. The unknown mushroom had made her very sick, and Lily didn't make it. + +Looking back, Lily's mom wished she had let her keep the mushroom. She didn't know it would be her daughter's last wish. +Once upon a time, there were two twins. They looked the same and liked to play together. One day, they wanted to go outside but they needed to put on their shoes first. The first twin was ready and nodded to the other twin to hurry up. Finally, the second twin was ready too and they went outside to play together. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, Lily's mom told her that it was going to rain soon. Lily didn't like the rain because it made everything wet. + +Lily's mom told her to go outside and play for a little while before it started to rain. Lily went outside and saw a stream nearby. She loved to play in the stream and watch the water flow. Lily's mom told her to be careful because the stream could get dangerous if it rained too much. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a famous singer on the radio singing about rain. She started to dance and sing along. Then, she remembered what her mom said about the stream. She quickly ran back inside and told her mom that they needed to be careful because the stream could flood if it rained too much. Her mom was proud of Lily for being so responsible and they both stayed inside until the rain stopped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a big building with an elevator. Lily was so excited to ride it up and down! + +When they got to the top, they had a picnic lunch. Lily's mommy spread out a blanket and they ate sandwiches and fruit. Lily was grateful for the yummy food. + +After lunch, they went back down in the elevator. But something went wrong and it started shaking. Lily was scared. Suddenly, the elevator stopped and they were stuck inside. They tried to call for help but no one heard them. They were stuck there for a long time. + +Finally, someone found them and got them out. But Lily was sad because she didn't want to ride in an elevator ever again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a delicate nest in a tree. One day, the bird needed to go out to find some food. But the bird was worried about leaving the nest alone. So, the bird asked a friend to lend a hand. The friend promised to watch the nest and keep it safe. The bird was happy and flew off to find some food. + +When the bird came back, the friend said, "I saw a number of animals come near the nest, but I chased them away." The bird was grateful and thanked the friend for helping. From that day on, the bird and the friend became best friends and always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to the library instead. Lily didn't want to go to the library, she insisted on going to the park. + +When they got to the library, Lily saw a big sign that said "Storytime with the staff!" Lily was excited to hear a story, but she was worried about the staff. She thought they might be mean and scary. + +But when the staff came out to read, Lily saw that they were very nice and friendly. They even let her pick out a book to take home. Lily was happy she went to the library, and she made sure to keep her room tidy so she could read her new book in a cozy spot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries. One day, she went to the forest to pick some blueberries. She found a bush with lots of blueberries on it. She picked them all and put them in her basket. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a bear! The bear was very rough and scary. Lily was scared and wanted to go home. She tried to run, but the bear was getting closer and closer. + +Then, Lily remembered that her basket was open. She quickly closed it and threw it at the bear. The bear got distracted and Lily ran away. She was safe and happy to be home with her blueberries. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spread peanut butter on her toast every morning. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited to build sandcastles and swim in the ocean. + +When they arrived, Lily saw a boy with a big bucket of toys. She felt envious of his toys and wanted to play with them. But the boy didn't want to share. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Later that day, Lily was playing in the water when a big wave knocked her down. She tried to stand up, but the sand was slippery and she fell again. She couldn't breathe and her mom had to call for help. The lifeguard came and tried to save her, but it was too late. Lily had drowned. Her mom was heartbroken and wished she had never taken Lily on that trip. +Molly loved to tell jokes. She wanted everyone to laugh and be happy. As soon as her mom arrived home, Molly urged her to listen to one of Molly's jokes. + +Molly said to her mom, "Do you want to hear a joke?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, tell me a joke." + +Molly said, "Why did the cow cross the road?" Her mom was impatient and said, "Why?" + +Molly grinned and said, "To get to the MOO-vie!" Her mom laughed and gave her a big hug. + +Molly was so happy. She was so proud that she made her mom laugh. She knew that she would always remember this joke. +One day, two friends, Simon and Sally, were playing on the beach. Suddenly, they saw an ordinary octopus! + +"Wow! Look at that octopus," shrieked Sally in amazement. + +"Let's go and support it," suggested Simon. + +The friends slowly walked towards it. They gave the octopus some food and played with it. + +Suddenly, the ordinary octopus changed colors! The colors were so bright, they lit up the beach. + +Simon and Sally were very excited. "We really supported the octopus," said Simon, feeling proud. + +The ordinary octopus waved one of its tentacles in the air, as if to say "thank you". + +The friends smiled, thanked the octopus and ran off to play again. They were very happy and knew they had made an ordinary octopus very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a sad lady. She was feeling very down and was not very happy. + +One day, the lady went to a store to buy something to fix her mood. She found something special and decided to take it home to repair her sadness. + +The lady opened the package and it was a special teddy bear. She hugged it and said "Thank you for helping me repair my sadnessâ€. + +Suddenly, she heard a little voice coming from the bear. “I'm here to help!†said the tiny voice. + +The lady was very surprised and asked, “Are you real?†+ +The bear smiled and nodded its head. The lady was so happy and hugged the bear tight. + +From that day forward, the bear stayed with the lady and helped to repair her sadness every day. + +The End. +John looked up at the large tree. He was brave and wanted to climb up and watch the birds. He tried, but it was too hard. +John's big brother saw him and said, "Let me help you, John." John smiled and thanked his brother. +Together, they climbed and climbed until they were at the top. From up high, they watched the birds fly through the sky. Suddenly, John got an idea and said, "Let's fly like the birds!" +John's big brother said, "I don't think we can do that, but don't worry, I'll keep helping you." +They stayed at the top for a while and flew their arms like wings. Finally, it was time to let go. John closed his eyes and jumped. For a moment, he felt like he was flying. + +John landed safely in the grass below. He was so proud of himself. His brother gave him a big hug and said, "That was so brave, John! You did it!" +John smiled. He knew he had found success. +In the days to come, John continued to watch the birds and one day he finally flew just like them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her dad. They were going to an airport. The little girl was nervous, so her dad tried to explain what an airport was. + +"An airport is a place with lots of airplanes," her dad said. "They take people to different places and bring them back. Do you understand?" + +The little girl thought for a moment. "Yes, I think so," she said. + +The dad smiled and said, "Let's go! When we get there, I'll show you all the different airplanes, okay?" + +The little girl nodded, and the dad took her hand. They walked over to the airport. When they arrived, the little girl was amazed. She saw the big airplanes taking off. They were so big and loud. The dad pointed out the soft white clouds in the sky. + +"That is where the airplanes fly," her dad said. + +The little girl smiled. She was glad her dad had explained the airport to her. It was an exciting place! +Tim had a new wagon. The wagon had four big wheels. He pushed it around his house. In the garden he saw a big hole. He was scared when he looked inside. It was very deep! + +Tim's mommy saw the hole and said, "Oh no Tim! You did not listen to me. You must not dig in the garden." + +Tim was sad. He said to his mommy, "I am sorry!" + +His mommy was very gentle. She looked at Tim and said, "It is ok, I forgive you. Now let's get a shovel and fill in the hole." + +Tim was happy. He and his mommy went to find the shovel. They filled in the hole and soon it was gone. Tim was relieved. He hugged his mommy and said, "Thank you for forgiving me!" +Once upon a time, a generous girl named Lucy went for a walk. She had a balloon in her hand and it was a very pretty one. + +As she was walking, she saw a boy playing on the grass. She asked the boy, "What are you playing?" + +The boy said, "I'm playing with my ball!" + +Lucy smiled and said, "That's so fun! Do you want to play with my balloon too?" + +The boy was so excited and said, "Yes please!" + +Lucy gave the balloon to the boy and they had lots of fun playing together. + +After some time, the balloon started to pop. Lucy felt bad and said, "Oh no, my balloon popped! That's okay. I'll get another one. Would you like to wear my hat?" + +The boy happily said, "Yes!" + +Lucy took off her hat and gave it to the boy. He put it on and was so happy. + +Lucy said, "See, that's what it means to be generous. You give something when you don't have it anymore." The boy smiled and thanked Lucy for being so generous. + +And they both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time in a far away nation, there lived an angry little girl named Sarah. She didn't like that her parents had to work all day long to supply their family with what they needed. + +"I wish there was another way to have everything we need," she complained to her mother one day, who was busy tidying the house. + +Her mum smiled and said, "Of course there is always a way, dear Sarah. We can ask for help from our neighbours. They will be happy to supply us with what we need." + +Sarah's face lit up as she clapped her hands. She ran outside, excited to ask the neighbours for help. She asked them sweetly, and they agreed to help Sarah and her family. + +Everyday, Sarah's neighbours would supply her family with what they needed - food, clothes, toys and more. + +Sarah was so happy and grateful. She knew that in her nation, they could always rely on help from each other in times of need. She thanked her neighbours with a cheerful hug and rushed home to tell her parents the good news. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had lots of animals and they were all very happy. One day the farmer went out to check on the animals. Suddenly he noticed something. One of the animals was missing! He asked his animals: "where is the lamb?". The cow said: "The lamb went over the hill. He ran away!" The farmer was very sad. He was so guilty for not keeping watch on the lamb. + +So the farmer set out to find him. He searched all day, but he couldn't find him. He grew tired and almost gave up, but then he thought: "I must find the lamb". So he kept looking. + +Finally, he could see something in the distance. It was the lamb! The farmer ran as fast as he could and he was able to reach the lamb. He grabbed the lamb and said: "Thank goodness you're safe! Come, lets finish going home". The farmer and the lamb were very happy to finish going together. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a curious panda. He wanted to explore the world, but he was afraid of the unknown. He decided to go on an adventure, even though he was a bit scared. + +On his adventure, he met a funny little mouse. The mouse said to the panda, "Where are you going?" The panda replied, "I'm going on an adventure!" The little mouse said, "That sounds like fun! Can I come with you?" + +The panda said, "Yes! It would be great to have some company." So, the panda and the mouse set off together. + +They found a strange place, and the panda shouted with excitement! He had never seen anything like it before. He wanted to explore, but he was still scared. He looked up to the mouse, who said, "Go ahead! You can do this!" + +So, the panda stepped forward and started to explore the unknown world. He was excited, and curious to learn more. As he explored, he shouted out with joy. The mouse followed behind, giggling at the panda's enthusiasm. + +The pair had so much fun that it was time for them to go home. The panda thanked the mouse for all his help and support, and happily went on his way. He had found out that there was nothing to be afraid of - he had conquered his fears, and learned that adventure +Henry wanted to go for a walk. He stumbled out of the door and started on the nice path he knew so well. He looked around and saw a small letter lying on the ground. He picked it up and found that it was addressed to him! He was so excited, but couldn't read what it said. + +He ran to his intelligent mommy to ask her. His mommy said, "Let me see Henry. Ah, this letter is from your best friend. They want to come play!" + +Henry smiled and said, "Ok! I can't wait!" + +He ran back outside and started to stumble down the path again, waiting to see his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a brave prince. He loved exploring the cool forest and swimming in the river. One day, the prince was walking in the forest when he saw a prune on the ground. It was so tiny and fascinating! + +The prune said, "Dear prince, can you lead me to the river?" The prince smiled and said, "Of course! Follow me." + +The prince started walking and the prune followed. After a while, they reached the river and the prune said, "Thank you, prince! I feel so much better now." + +The prince said, "It was my pleasure, friend." Then he looked around, taking in the cool air and the gentle stream of the river. He felt so happy! He knew he would find more cool things to explore soon. +Once there was a bald man who wanted to learn how to build robots. He went to the store and bought all the pieces he needed. Then he got to work with a smile on his face. He worked all day long, but he wasn't sure if he was doing it right. + +Suddenly, a small robot appeared. He was friendly and curious. The robot said to the bald man, "What are you doing?" + +The bald man smiled and said, "I am learning how to build robots. Do you have any ideas for me?" + +The robot thought for a minute and then said, "Yes, I do. You should practice more and experiment. That way, you will learn even more." + +The bald man thanked the robot and got back to work. With the robot's advice, he was able to learn quickly and build lots of robots. In the end, the bald man was very proud of himself. +One day, Sammy was walking around the park. It was a really sunny day and birds were singing in the sky. + +Suddenly, Sammy noticed a gray motion in the bushes. It was a little kitty! The tiny kitty was meowing for help. Sammy knew he needed to save her. + +He carefully stepped closer to the kitty and said, "Hey there! Don't worry, I'm here to help you. What's wrong?" + +The kitty meowed, "I'm stuck! Please help me get free." + +Sammy smiled and patted her gently. He used both of his hands to untangle the little kitty from the bush. The kitty felt so relieved that she purred. + +Sammy carried the kitty in his arms and took her back home. From that day on, Sammy and the kitty were the best of friends. They would spend all day playing together in the sunshine. + +Sammy was glad that he had saved the little kitty's life. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Jack had a helicopter and he liked to fly it around. One day, he asked his best friend, Jill, if she wanted to come along. Jill said yes and hopped in the helicopter with him. + +As they were flying, the helicopter ran out of gas. They were high up in the sky and didn't know what to do. Jack was scared but Jill tried to stay calm. + +Suddenly, they saw a big, compassionate bird flying toward them. It was King Eagle. King Eagle offered to take them back to safety. Jack and Jill happily agreed and thanked King Eagle for his help. + +Jack and Jill returned to the ground safely. They waved goodbye to King Eagle as he flew away. Jack and Jill hugged each other and were happy to be safe. +Once there was a bear who was always measuring things. He was especially proud of his measuring chamber. It was big and regular. + +One day while he was measuring the length of a river, he stopped to take a break. He looked around and noticed he was in a very special place. + +He spotted a little bird sitting on a rock. "What are you measuring?" asked the bear. + +The bird replied: "I'm measuring the sky. It's so big and I love the regular pattern of the clouds." + +The bear thought, "That's a really nice thing to measure!" + +He smiled and waved goodbye before jumping back into his chamber and continuing his measuring journey. +One day, two friends named Jack and Jane went to the beach. Jack was carrying a bucket and a shovel. When they arrived at the beach, Jack and Jane saw the sand. It was white and soft. + +Jane said to Jack, "This sand is so fun!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Let's make a castle!" + +Jack and Jane started building a sandcastle. They made a big tower and lots of walls. They even added a gate. Then, Jack and Jane shut the gate and the castle was complete. + +After that, Jack and Jane said goodbye to the castle and went home. + +On their way home, Jack and Jane stopped at the store. Jack bought some delicious apples. They both ate their apples and said, "Yum!" + +Jack and Jane had a wonderful day at the beach. They played in the sand, made a castle and ate delicious apples. What an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary liked to play in her garden, but one day she discovered something special. In the corner of her garden, there was a cobweb. It was brown and sparkly and Mary wanted to marry it. She ran inside to tell her parents. + +"Mommy, Daddy!" she called. "Can I marry the cobweb?" + +Her parents were a little bit confused. They asked her, "Why do you want to marry the cobweb?" + +"Because it looks so nice and sparkly," Mary replied. "Please can I marry it?" + +After a moment of thought, Mary's parents smiled and said, "Ok, Mary can marry the cobweb." + +The next day, Mary put on her best dress and got married in her garden. She was so happy that she danced around with the brown cobweb! From then on, she spent hours and hours playing with her special cobweb. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy. They were very thoughtful and wanted to keep their baby safe. So one day, the mummy decided to get a special tool to measure the baby. + +The mummy went to the store and found a cool device that could measure the baby with one look. She was excited and quickly bought it. + +When she got back home, the mummy asked the daddy to help her measure the baby. The daddy said he would try. + +Mummy: "Let's take a peek at the device and see how it works." + +Daddy: "Ok, I think I can do that." + +The mummy and daddy both read the instructions and soon figured out how to use the device. They measured the baby and were happy to see that she was just the right size. + +The mummy and daddy smiled at each other and gave their baby a big hug. They were very thankful that they'd been so thoughtful and had found the special tool to help measure their baby. + +Their baby was feeling extra special and smiled back at them. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to be outside and play. She especially loved swinging on the swing. She was so playful when she swung! One day, Jane heard music come from a nearby park. She wanted to go see what was going on, so she quit swinging and ran over to the park. + +When Jane arrived, she saw a big band playing music. Everyone in the park was clapping and cheering. Jane thought the music was so fun! She started to dance, swaying to the beat. + +Suddenly a little boy named Tim walked over to Jane. He asked her if she wanted to play a game. Jane said yes and followed him to the playground. They hopped on the swings and Tim told Jane that the person who could swing the highest would win. + +They started swinging higher and higher. And although Jane was winning at first, Tim eventually beat her. Jane was about to quit and let Tim win, but then decided to keep on trying. She kept on swinging and soon was even higher than Tim. She smiled and said: "I win!" Tim laughed and said, "You’re a very playful girl!" +Harry and his mum went to the park. Harry was curious and wanted to explore. He asked his mum if he could play and she smiled and said yes. + +Harry ran around, exploring everywhere. He looked at the different trees and the squirrels that ran across the grass. There was a small sack near a tree, so he went over to investigate. + +He bent down and picked up the sack. He was very surprised - it was full of coins! He smiled at his mum and said: "Mum, look what I found in the park!" + +His mum smiled back and said: "That's great, Harry! Why don't you put the sack back where you found it and go and play?" + +So Harry put the sack back and went off to play. He was excited and a bit curious about who the sack belonged to. But he was also happy because he'd had a great afternoon at the park! +One day, a chicken was waiting for something to come in the mail. She had been waiting for a long time, but nothing ever came. + +The chicken asked, "What is taking so long?". + +A rabbit who was nearby said, "Maybe it's just taking a bit of time. Don't worry". + +So, the chicken waited and waited, but still nothing came. Finally, she decided to take a walk to see what the mailman was doing. + +On the way, she saw a long box in the mailbox. She ran back to tell the others, and everyone was very excited. + +The chicken opened the long box and inside was a special surprise! Everyone cheered and thanked the mailman for bringing the mail. + +From then on, the mailman always stopped by to drop off mail and the chicken was always there to greet him. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet kitten named fluffy. Fluffy liked to fly around the house and every day it brought joy to everyone. + +One day, fluffy was flying near the window when it noticed something outside. Looking closer it saw a butterfly. Fluffy was so excited and wanted to catch it! + +It flew closer and closer, but the butterfly kept fluttering away. Suddenly the butterfly flew away and Fluffy was so sad. + +Fluffy's owner noticed what was happening and went over to comfort her. He picked fluffy up and said: "Don't be sad. You can fly around the house anytime you want." + +Fluffy felt a little better and smiled. She snuggled closer to her owner and they stayed like that until it was time for bed. +John and Sarah were so excited to go to the market today. They had never been there before. John could not wait to see all the new things he could buy. The kids hopped in the car, and their mom drove them to the market. + +When they arrived, john's eyes lit up. He saw so many different items he wanted to try. John asked, "Mom can I buy a toy?" + +Mom replied, "Not today honey, I'm sorry." + +John felt so helpless. + +However, Sarah had a surprise in store for him. She said, "Come with me John, I brought some money to buy something special for you." Sarah then led John to the toy section, where they found the perfect toy. + +John was so grateful, and he thanked Sarah as they drove home. The kids had a wonderful time at the market, and John was so happy to have gotten the perfect toy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lena. Lena wanted to make a yummy snack, so she went to the kitchen. + +Lena asked her mummy, "Can I have some butter please?". +Mummy replied, "Yes, of course Lena. I will help you get some butter". + +Then mummy went to the cupboard and found the butter. She handed it to Lena and said, " Here you are Lena, take this butter and put it on the plate". + +Lena took the butter, but the plate was not available. So Lena asked, "Where is the plate, Mummy?" + +Mummy replied, "It's in the cupboard, but you have to get it yourself. Go ahead and try". + +So, Lena opened the cupboard and found the plate. She took the plate and put the butter on top. + +Lena was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Mummy!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "You're welcome, now let me help you and we can repeat this again". +Billy was walking through the park with his mom and dad, looking for a fun game to play. He came across two giant radishes. + +His mom asked him, "Billy, do you want to race the radishes?" Billy said, "Yes – let's race!" + +So they started to run around the radishes, who went around and around. Billy was so excited to be racing! + +Just then, Billy's dad said, "Hold on now, you two! We taste these radishes to see which one is the fastest." + +Billy was confused. He asked his dad, "What do you mean?" + +His dad explained, "Well, these two radishes don't look the same. One is sour and the other is sweet. Who do you think will run the fastest?" + +Billy smiled and said, "I think the sour one will be the fastest!" + +They tasted the radishes - sure enough, the sour one was faster than the sweet one! + +Billy and his parents laughed. He had guessed correctly! +Once upon a time, there was a mice who wanted to perform a show. He was very excited, but didn't know what to do. He wanted to make it special and colorful. + +He went to his friend, the squirrel and asked for advice. The squirrel said, “Let’s find some colorful things you can use. We can make this show amazing!†+ +The mouse was excited and they started looking. They found all sorts of colorful things, like pink feathers, orange streamers, and sparkling blue glitter. + +The day of the show finally arrived. The mouse was feeling very nervous, but the squirrel said, “You can do it! Believe in yourself!†+ +The mouse performed his show with all of the colorful items, and everyone was laughing and clapping. It was a huge success! + +When it was all over, the mouse said to the squirrel, “Thank you for the help. This was the best show ever!†+Once upon a time there was a loyal boy named Sam. He was tall and strong and loved to act. One day, Sam was playing in the park when he saw a cold kitty. The kitty looked all alone, so Sam decided to act. He gathered some soft leaves from nearby and made a warm bed for the kitty. He said “You can stay here until it’s not cold anymore.†+ +The kitty was thankful for Sam’s kindness and said “Thank you, Sam. You are so loyal to help me.†Then the kitty settled into the warm bed and fell asleep. + +Sam stayed with the kitty until it woke up. He gave it some food to eat and said goodbye. The kitty said “Thank you again, Sam. You were very loyal to help me.†+ +Sam smiled and said “You’re welcome, I’m glad I could help.†Then he waved goodbye and went on his way. + +The end. +Mama, daddy and baby went for a drive. + +They drove for a long time, then they stopped at a funny looking house. + +Daddy said, "Let's go in and test it out." + +They opened the door and inside there was a piano. Mama was excited. She said, "Can we play it?" + +Daddy sat down on the bench and started to play some notes. Everyone listened and the music sounded beautiful. + +Mama said, "Let's buy it! We should be grateful for having it." + +Baby clapped her hands and said "Yay!" + +So they bought the piano and brought it back home. Baby was so glad! + +Mama, daddy and baby all played the piano together. Every night they sang and laughed until late. They were very grateful. +Once upon a time there was a curious raven who loved to explore. One day, the raven wandered into a nearby wood. But soon he got lost! He began to panic and cry out for help. + +Suddenly, he heard a gentle voice. "Don't worry. I'm here to help you," it said. + +The raven looked up, and he saw a kind old lady. She explained that she could show the raven the way back home. The raven thanked the lady, and she smiled. + +"Don't forget, if you make a mistake, quickly forgive yourself," she said. + +The raven was grateful for the lady's advice. He followed her out of the wood, and they soon found the path home. Before they parted, the old lady said one last thing. + +"Remember, it is important to forgive yourself. It will make you happier." + +The raven nodded and flew away, taking the lady's advice with him. From that day on, he was more curious and more willing to forgive himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She was only three years old and loved to play with her friends. + +One day, Emily was playing with her friends when a big scary dog came running up to them. All the kids were scared and started to back away. Emily wanted to protect her friends, so she stood in front of them. + +The dog barked and growled at Emily, so she grabbed a stick and held it up to the dog. The dog saw this and stopped barking. The dog sat down and began to howl. + +Emily, feeling brave, asked the dog, "Why are you howling?". The dog looked at her with its sad eyes and said, "I'm worried. Someone made a threat to hurt my family and I'm afraid they'll come back." + +Emily looked at the dog and knew it needed help. She put down her stick and said, "I'll help you. I know who I can talk to." Emily hugged the dog and said, "It will be OK." + +The dog smiled and thanked her for her help. As Emily and her friends walked away, she looked back and saw the dog shrug with relief. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was named John, and the other was named Bob. + +One day John decided to do something special for his friend. He went around his garden looking for the perfect present. + +He found a number and thought his friend would like it very much. "I will replace it with something important!" said John. + +John went to Bob's house with the number in his hand. When Bob opened the door, John exclaimed: "Look what I have for you!" + +Bob was surprised to see the number. "This is special," said Bob. "Thank you for the important present!" + +John smiled and the two friends hugged. From then on they were always happy to replace each other with something special. +One day in the sunny park, a little girl and her mom were resting in the shade under an ancient tree. The little girl was complaining about the heat. + +"Mommy, it's too hot!" she said. + +"Yes, it is," said Mommy. + +The little girl wanted to find a cooler place so she could be more comfortable. She ran around the tree and noticed a bigger shade behind it. + +"Look, Mommy!" the little girl shouted. "We can sit here, it's bigger and cooler." + +Mommy agreed and they moved to the back of the ancient tree and sat in the bigger shade. + +"That's much better," said Mommy. + +"Yes, it is," said the little girl, happy that she had found a better place. +Once there was a smart boy. His name was Jack. He liked to joke with everyone. He especially liked to make his mom smile. One day his mom said, “Jack, let’s look for something in the cabinet.†+ +Jack was very curious. He followed his mom to the cabinet and said, “Mommy, what are we looking for?†His mom laughed and said, “We are looking for a surprise. Look carefully.†+ +Jack carefully looked around the cabinet. He soon found a box with something inside. He asked his mom, “What is it?†His mom smiled and said, “It’s a joke!†+ +Jack very excitedly opened the box and read the joke. He started to laugh and said, “That’s a funny joke!†His mom smiled and said, “Yes, it is! Now let’s put the joke back in the cabinet and I’ll save it for later.†+ +So Jack and his mom put the joke back in the cabinet. Jack was very happy that day. He loved making his mom laugh and finding funny jokes in the cabinet. +Little Timmy was so excited for spirit nap day! Every day, Timmy, his mom, and their dog all came together to eat and listen to special stories about the spirit. The spirit was always so magical and mysterious. + +Timmy's mom noticed how excited Timmy was and said, "Are you ready to take regular naps with the spirit?" Timmy smiled and nodded his head. + +The spirit stood up and said, "Let's go take our regular naps together." Timmy followed the spirit into the room with the soft bed. They both snuggled in the bed and fell asleep. + +When Timmy woke up, he was filled with a special joy. He saw the spirit was right there with him. He said, "Thank you for helping me take my spirit naps!" The spirit smiled and said, "You're welcome, my friend." + +And ever since then, Timmy and the spirit took regular naps together. +Tim was a curious little boy. Every day he would explore the park near his house and look for all sorts of things. + +One day, he found an old box near the swing. He bent down and opened it, but it was empty. He was about to close it when he heard a noise. + +"What was that?" he said. + +He stopped and listened. He heard it again, a little louder this time. + +So he crouched down and listened very carefully. And he heard a tiny voice coming from inside the box. + +"Hello?" he said. + +The voice replied: "Please could you help me?" + +Tim was so excited. He carefully opened the box and inside he found a tiny mouse. + +"I'm so glad you found me," said the mouse. + +Tim was delighted. He scooped up the mouse and they played together all day. + +Tim and the mouse would become best friends and they always remembered to listen carefully and to never give up hope. +Once upon a time, there was a ship. It was black and it sailed on the ocean. One day, an old man put something inside the ship. + +The old man called out, "What did I put inside the ship?". +A three year old girl standing nearby replied, "I don't know! What is it?". + +The old man smiled and said, "It is a gift for you. I put a bright, purple balloon inside the ship." +The girl's eyes grew wide with surprise. She said, "Wow! That's nice. Can I open it?". + +The old man nodded. "Of course! Take your time, little one". +The girl eagerly opened the ship and found the balloon inside. She put it outside so she could play with it in the sun. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Kris. Kris loved to explore her backyard. She was curious and loved to learn about the world around her. + +One day, Kris found a wet spot in the grass. She touched it with her finger and found it was wet. Then she saw something in the grass - a drain. She bent down and looked closer. + +Kris wiped the drain with her tiny hands. She saw that it was full of dirt and leaves. Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"Kris, what are you doing?" + +It was her mom. + +Kris said "I was wiping the drain." + +Mom said "Sorry, my sweet girl. You can't play with the drain. It's not safe." + +Kris nodded and said "Ok, mom. I'm sorry." + +Mom said, "Let me help you. Let's use this cloth and we'll wipe the drain together." + +So Kris and mom wiped the drain together. Then Kris happily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Jim. Bob was a 3 year old boy, and Jim was a dog. + +One day, Bob and Jim were playing in a park, when Bob noticed something strange. There was a big puddle, and it looked like it was filled with ink! Bob said to Jim "Let's cover the ink in the puddle!". + +So Bob and Jim got to work. Bob found a big bucket and filled it with sand, and Jim had a great idea. He grabbed some tasty fruits from the nearby tree and sprinkled them into the bucket of sand. They mixed the sand and fruits together, and then sprinkled the mixture over the ink. + +Bob was very proud of the work he and Jim had done. The ink was covered and the park was beautifully decorated with the colourful fruit-covered sand. + +Bob said to Jim: "Look at the work we did, it's so pretty!" + +Jim barked with joy. And they both knew that their park was safe, because they had covered the ink. +There was a strong man who was very tired. He had been cleaning all day and his muscles were tired. + +He was so tired that he decided to sit down and have a rest. As he was sitting there, a little boy came over. + +The boy said, "Hi! What are you doing?" + +The man smiled and said, "I'm cleaning. I'm so tired! My muscles are all sore." + +The little boy said, "That sounds hard. Can I help you?" + +The man smiled and said, "Yes, that would be great. Why don't you come and help me clean?" + +The little boy nodded and got to work. He worked alongside the man until the job was done. Together, they had made a big difference. + +The man smiled and said, "Thank you for all your help. You're really strong!" + +The little boy smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad I could help." +One day, a boy and a girl were walking along a path by their house. The boy turned to the girl and said, "Let's turn around and go the other way!" + +The girl looked up at her house and shook her head. "No," she said, "It's too far back." + +The boy frowned and said, "Well then, let's keep going. But if we get lost, we can just find another house, right?" + +The girl laughed and said, "Yes, but let's not be ignorant. We should always look for signs - like street names - that can help us find our way!" + +The boy smiled and nodded. Then, they kept walking and soon they had reached their house. It was a very nice one - with windows and doors and a path that went into the garden. The two children smiled and pulled each other inside. + +And that's how the boy and girl managed to turn around and find their way back home. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. He was a very happy three year old who loved to dress up and have fun. + +One day, Bob's mommy said, "It's time to get dressed Bob! Let's put on your vest." So Bob went over to his drawers and pulled out a red vest. He smiled as he put it on. + +But as Bob tried to zip up the vest, he realized it was a little too tight. He frowned and said, "Mommy, this vest is too tight!" + +"Oh, that's ok", his mommy said. She went to his drawers and found a bigger vest. She said, "Here, try this one. Is it better?" + +Bob tried it on and smiled. It felt much better! He zipped it up and said, "Yes, this one is just right!" + +Bob's mommy smiled and said, "Now you look so handsome!" She gave him a huge hug and said, "Now let's go have some fun!" + +And so Bob and his mommy went off to have a great day, all dressed up in his new vest. The end! +Jim was a cool boy. He had a lion named Leo. One day, Jim and Leo decided to go to the park. + +On their way, Leo saw a big tree with something wrapped around it. He asked Jim what it was. Jim smiled and said, "That's a present for someone special." + +Jim and Leo walked up to the wrapped present. Jim gave it a gentle shake and said, "We should go now. This present is for someone else." + +But Leo shook his head and said, "Let's open it! I want to see what's inside." + +Jim smiled and said, "Okay, but let's be careful. You never know what might be inside." + +Jim and Leo unwrapped the present carefully. Inside was a toy lion with a big smile! Leo laughed and hugged the toy lion. + +Jim smiled and said, "That's cool. Someone must have thought of you when they wrapped this present." + +Jim and Leo hugged the toy lion, and then left to go to the park. They were very happy to have found such a cool surprise! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Maddie. She was very adventurous, and was always looking for something fun to do. + +One day Maddie decided to play hide and seek. She closed her eyes and counted to ten. When she opened her eyes, she couldn't find her friends! + +Maddie decided to look for them, and started walking through the woods. She stumbled over logs, hopped over puddles and soon was getting very tired. + +But then, Maddie heard her friends calling her! She followed their voices and soon found them playing in a clearing. + +When they saw her, they all shouted her name. Maddie was so happy that she stumbled, just a little bit, as she ran to greet them! +Max heard a noise on his porch and ran to check it out. When he opened the door, he saw a unique creature! It had colorful wings, a wiggly nose and long whiskers. Max was so excited. + +He asked the creature, "What is your name?" + +The creature said, "My name is Bloppy, and I like to fly around." Max smiled and asked Bloppy, "Do you want to come inside and be my friend?" + +Bloppy replied, "Yes I would love to be your friend. We can have lots of fun!" + +Max was so happy. He and Bloppy played games, sang songs, and had tea parties. It was the best day ever. Max had a new friend that was truly unique. +There was once a little girl called Lily who had very long hair. But one day, she decided to get a new haircut! + +Lily's mom took her to the hairdresser's. Lily was a bit scared, but the hairdresser was very friendly and she soon felt better. + +The hairdresser took a look at Lily's long hair and said, “You know what? I'm going to give you a brand new haircut. It's going to be so much fun!†+ +Lily said she felt a bit ignorant because she had never had a haircut before. So the hairdresser showed her what to expect. She held up big scissors and said, "I'm going to cut off some of your hair and make it all neat and tidy. Then I'm going to scatter it around a bit to give you a nice new hairstyle." + +Lily was relieved. She couldn't wait to see her new look. Sure enough, when the haircut was finished, Lily was delighted! She had never felt so stylish with her new, neat and tidy hair. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He loved eating chocolate. Every morning, his mum would give him a big soft piece of chocolate for breakfast. + +One day, when Jack went to his mum's kitchen, he saw a big bowl overflowing with soft chocolates. He was so happy that he ran over and tried to pick them up. + +Mum saw what was happening and said, "Slow down, Jack! We need to take turns. Not all the chocolates are for you." + +Jack was upset, but he respected that his mum wanted to share with him. He asked her, "Can I feed one to our cat?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, of course. You can feed him one chocolate. Now let's sit down and share the rest of the chocolates - nicely!" + +So Jack and his mum enjoyed their breakfast, sharing the soft chocolates together and even giving one to the cat! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lucy. She lived in the big world and dreamed of the universe. Every day, Lucy would look up at the stars and believe that anything was possible. + +One day, Lucy met a selfish man. He said he was from a magical place and Lucy asked him about it. The man said that in his universe, he had everything he wanted and didn't have to share it. + +Lucy was surprised. She thought it was better to share than to be selfish. She asked the man why he was so selfish. + +The man said, "I don't want to share because I don't believe it will give me anything in return." + +Lucy was sad. She thought the universe should be shared and enjoyed by everyone, not only by one selfish person. + +The man didn't understand and said he would never change his mind. Lucy smiled and said she was sure that one day he will understand. + +Lucy left with a warm feeling in her heart. She believed in the beauty and power of the universe and was sure that one day the selfish man would understand too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joey. He was three years old. He loved to play outside and run around in the sunshine. + +One day, after a hard day of playing outside, Joey was so tired that he fell asleep in his bed. He slept for a long time, dreaming of all kinds of delicious things. + +Suddenly, he woke up feeling refreshed. He looked up at his bedroom ceiling and noticed something he hadn't seen before! There was a bright, rainbow painted on the ceiling! It looked so delicious, it made Joey smile. + +"Mommy!" Joey shouted. "Did you paint this rainbow on my ceiling?" + +Mommy came into the room and said, "No, Joey. That rainbow was painted for you by the tooth fairy!" + +"Wow!" Joey said. "So that's why I felt so refreshed after my nap!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "Yes, she must have known that you would love it. Now why don't you go and play outside some more and rest again when you need to." + +Joey said goodbye to Mommy and ran off to play, feeling refreshed and happy that the tooth fairy had painted a delicious rainbow on his ceiling! +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Jane saw a big, tall tree and she loved it immediately. She ran over to it, and squealed with delight. + +"Mommy look! It's a tree!" she called out. + +Her mom laughed and said, "That's right, Janey. It sure is a tree! And you recognized it right away!" + +Jane smiled. She hugged the tree and asked, "Are you okay, tree?" + +Then, Jane got an idea. She found a spot under the tree that was comfy with lots of leaves and grass. + +"Mommy, can we stay here?" she asked. + +"Sure, sweetheart," her mom replied. + +So Jane and her mom spent the day there, playing and talking and eating snacks. They were both very comfortable in the shade of the tree. Jane even read her favorite book to it. + +When it was time to go, Jane waved goodbye to the tree. She said, "It was nice to meet you, tree!" + +Then, the mother and daughter walked away, but Jane knew she'd recognize that tree if she ever saw it again. +Once upon a time, there was a pale dinosaur. He wanted to succeed, so he set off on an adventure. He carefully travelled through the forest until he came to a deep chasm. +At the bottom, he saw a family of dinosaurs. He decided to ask them for help. He shouted down, "I'm trying to succeed! Can you help me?" +The leader of the family replied, "Yes. I have something you need. But you must be brave!" +The pale dinosaur wasn't sure, but he nodded and climbed down into the chasm. The leader gave him a bright shiny stone that seemed to glimmer with courage. +The pale dinosaur thanked the family and they wished him luck on his journey. With the stone in his pocket, he climbed out of the chasm and continued on his way. +After a long journey, he eventually succeeded in his quest and was very proud of himself. He knew the shining stone had given him the courage to succeed! +Lexi was walking in the park when she noticed a cherry tree. The cherries were ripe and juicy and she could not help but feel that she needed some. She looked around but nobody was near, so she decided to climb up the tree. + +She was carefully climbing the first branch when it suddenly broke! She had been careless and now she was stuck up in the tree. + +She started to cry while a kindly old woman walked by. She heard Lexi's cries and asked her what was wrong. Lexi told her that she had been carelessly climbing the cherry tree, but she needed some cherries. + +The kindly old woman smiled and said, "I can help you get down and get your cherries! Just be careful next time!" + +Lexi thanked her and the woman helped her climb down to the ground. She gathered her cherries and thanked the woman once more. + +The woman just smiled and said, "You're welcome! Just remember to always be careful! " + +Lexi thanked her once again, and went home with her cherries. She learned that day that it is important to always be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who always wanted her own purse. She asked her mom for one every day, but her mom said that she was too young to have her own. She felt very sad and a little bit selfish. + +One day, the little girl found a purse lying on the sidewalk! She picked it up and said, "It's mine!" She put the purse in her pocket and skipped all the way home. + +Suddenly, she felt a tickle in her nose. She knew what it meant. She said, "Ah-choo!" A huge sneeze flew right out of her nose and right into the purse! + +The little girl opened the purse and saw tiny white things. She told her mom, "Look Mommy! My sneeze made snow!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very nice, sweetie. But it's still not yours. We need to put it back where it belongs." + +The little girl looked at the purse with a sad face, but she was glad she got to have it for a little while. With a big sigh, she put the purse back on the sidewalk. + +Then she skipped away, with a smile on her face and a lesson in her heart. She had learned not to be too selfish, and to remember that some things belong to other people. +Mummy was very excited. She was playing with a cricket. She was looking to spoil it. +The cricket was very expensive. Mummy wanted to show it to everyone. +Mummy asked, “Do you want to play with the cricket?†+“Yay!†said the little 3-year-old. +Mummy smiled and put the cricket in the little one’s hand. The cricket hopped around and the little one laughed. +They played with the cricket for what seemed like hours. The little one said, “Let’s spoil the cricket!†+Mummy smiled and said, “Yes, let's spoil it!†+The little one took the cricket outside and spoiled it with a big hug. The little one smiled and said, “I love my new cricket!†+Once upon a time, there was a nice boy who liked to pray. Every day, he went outside and asked God for a special plant. + +One day, it was a special day, and he saw a cool plant in his garden. He said, "Wow! Is this my special plant?" + +He prayed to God, "Thank you God! I love my new plant. Can I take care of it?" + +God answered him in his heart, "Yes, you can take care of it and keep it safe." + +The boy was so happy and he started taking care of his special plant every day. He watered it and gave it lots of love. + +He said to the plant, "Thank you for being here with me. I love you." + +The plant smiled at him and he smiled back. They were the best of friends forever. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Peter and Amy. Peter wanted to build a navy. All he wanted was to unite the navy and explore! + +Amy said, "We can't build a navy. It's too hard." + +But Peter wouldn't give up. He said, "Let's try! I have some fancy blocks and we can use them to make a navy." + +Amy looked excited. She smiled and said, "Okay, let's do this!" + +The two friends got to work and soon they had built a fancy navy. They had a lot of fun playing with it, exploring and sailing around. + +A few hours later, their navy was finished! Peter and Amy had managed to unite the navy and their adventure could begin! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Joe. He was only three and he liked to explore. +One day he was in his bedroom and he saw a wall. He wanted to pick it - he wanted to see what was behind. Joe's mum saw him and said: +"Joe, that wall is very useful. You cannot pick it." +Joe thought for a while and said: "But why Mum? Why can't I pick it?" +Mum laughed and said: "I will tell you why. That wall is here to protect you and make you feel safe. So let's leave it alone, shall we?" +Joe smiled and said "Ok Mum". He couldn't pick the wall, but he found a way to explore. He chose to pick his toys up and use them to build something new and exciting! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Noelle. She had a big, fluffy puppy named Sparkles who she loved more than anything else in the world. + +One day, Noelle and Sparkles went out to the park to play tag. 'Let's hide behind the curtain,' suggested Sparkles, 'we can hide and you can find me!' + +But just then, Noelle noticed that the curtain was not available. It was very sad, but they decided to find something else to play with. + +Noelle spotted a nice rock by a small tree and she took it home. 'This rock belongs to me now,' said Noelle happily. After that, Sparkles and Noelle played lots of different games with the rock. + +They would also take walks around the garden, and every time Noelle saw the curtain, she remembered how her and Sparkles used to play behind it. + +Noelle knew that the rock didn't belong to the garden, it belonged to her, but she decided that she should put it back behind the curtain so it could belong to the park again. + +'Thanks for letting it belong here,' said Sparkles, 'now we can play tag behind the curtain again.' + +Noelle smiled, 'Yes,' she said, 'we really belong together.' +Andy excitedly grabbed his flute. He ran to the park to meet his friends. He was greeted with happy smiles. + +Andy took a bow and said, “Hi everyone! It’s time to play some music!†+ +Alice smiled and said, “Let’s have a lively jam session!†+ +Andy grinned and began to play his flute. Everyone joined in and sang while they played. Soon, they created a beautiful, lively orchestra. All the people in the park applauded. + +Andy took another bow and said, “Thank you, everyone! That was great fun!†Everyone cheered and praised Andy and his friends. +Bella was a very tidy 3 year old girl. She loved exploring and knew she wanted to see the world one day. She asked her mom for a map every morning. + +One Friday morning, mom showed her an old map of the world. She was so happy, and held it close to her heart. She smiled and told her mom she would explore the world. + +Mom said, “I think that is a great idea, Bella. When you travel, it is important to keep your room tidy.†+ +“Okay, mom, I will!†said Bella. + +Bella rose early the next morning to explore her map. She looked at all the countries and imagined what they were like. She dreamed of one day traveling to each one. + +Bella kept her promise to her mom and kept her room tidy, so that when she was ready she could rise early and explore the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a toy box in her room. She loved the little knob on the toy box. Every time she opened up the box, she felt very happy. + +One day, while she was playing with her toys, Daisy noticed that the toy box was very hard to open. She tried and tried, but she couldn't open the toy box. She was getting frustrated, so she started to cry. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a voice. It was a kind, calm voice that said, "I can help you, Daisy." + +Daisy looked around, but she couldn't see who was talking. + +The calm voice said, "Look closer, Daisy. See the little knob on the side of the box? Twist that knob and the box will open." + +So Daisy did as the voice said. She twisted the knob and the box opened easily. She was so happy! + +She asked the voice, "Thank you for helping me! Can you remove the knob so that the box stays open?" + +The voice said, "Yes, I can remove the knob. Just twist it back and forth until it comes off." + +Daisy did as the voice said, and the knob came off very easily. + +From that day forward, the toy box stayed open, and Daisy was always so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane had a plate that she loved very much. Every day, she carried the plate around with her and put all her toys on it. + +One day, Jane was playing with her plate and accidentally dropped it on the ground. The plate broke into many pieces and Jane started to cry. + +A kind fairy flew down and said to Jane, "Don't cry, little one! I have a magical power that can restore your plate back to normal." + +Jane was very excited and asked the fairy,"Can you really do that?" + +The fairy nodded, waved her wand and said, "Abracadabra!". Instantly, the broken pieces of the plate were back together. But it looked different from before. + +Jane was happy and said,"Thank you, Fairy! I love my plate even more now." The fairy smiled and flew away. + +Jane carried her restored plate around with her everyday and felt very proud. +Once upon a time there was a foolish little girl. She loved to play outside, but once she got too close to the big lake. + +A creature with a veil was swimming in the water. She had never seen anything like it before. It scared her, so she ran away. + +"Hey! Come back," the creature said. "I won't bite you, I promise." + +But the little girl was still scared. She ran faster and faster, hoping the creature couldn't catch her. + +Eventually, she made it back home safely. From then on, she learned to stay away from the lake. She never wanted to be foolish enough to get close to the creature with its veil ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a sheep. The sheep was so fluffy and had lots of wool. Every day, the sheep went to graze in the field. The sheep was very happy. + +One day, the farm dog came to the field. The dog was barking and trying to catch the sheep. + +The sheep was so scared, so it ran away. It was in big trouble! + +Suddenly, a boy appeared. He had a big smile and wanted to help. He said to the sheep: "Don't worry, I will help you!" + +The boy chased away the dog. The sheep was saved. The sheep was so happy, it nodded its head in thanks. + +The boy patted the sheep and said: "I see that you have a lot of wool. Here, I will help you comb it." The boy combed the sheep's wool for a long time until it was silky and smooth. + +The sheep thanked the boy with a big smile. The sheep was much happier now. The boy was happy too. +Alice saw a lamp in the corner of the room. It was shining brightly. She walked over and looked closely. + +Alice asked, "What's this?" + +Her mum replied, "It's a lamp. It's for seeing in the dark." + +Alice asked, "Why is it so deep?" + +Mum said, "The lampshade makes it deep so the light can shine out." + +Alice smiled and said, "It's magic!" + +Mum said, "Yes, it's very magic." + +Alice touched the lamp and said, "Wow, it's so soft." + +Mum laughed and said, "Yes, it's very soft." + +Alice saw the beautiful shadows the lamp made on the wall and said, "I like the lamp." + +Mum hugged her and said, "I'm glad you like it." +Mum and Dad took Joe to the river. Joe saw the shiny water and the birds jumping around and having fun. + +Mum said, "Let's go and explore the river." + +Joe said, "Okay!" Joe looked around and he saw lots of stones and sticks in the river. + +Mum said, "We are going to learn all about this river. Can you see how clean the water is?" + +Joe smiled and said, "Yes! The water is so clean." + +Mum said, "Let's see if we can find some animals in the river." Joe and his mum looked around in the river and they found some small fish and frogs. + +Mum said, "See, the river is full of life. We can learn a lot from this river." + +Joe smiled and said, "I like learning about the river." +Once upon a time, there lived a little honey bee called Cindy. She was a very busy bee, always flying high in the sky. Cindy loved the feeling of the warm sun on her wings as she buzzed around the garden. + +One day, Cindy was feeling sad. She wanted something nice to eat. Then, she saw a pot of honey! She flew right over to it and hovered above it. It smelled so sweet and she wanted to give it a try. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind Cindy. "Why don't you share some of that honey with me?" It was a beautiful butterfly. "I can show you where to get more if you share a little bit," said the butterfly. + +Cindy thought for a moment. Then she said "Ok, I will send you a little honey". She carefully flew over and grabbed a tiny bit of the honey. Then she flew it over to the butterfly who said "Thank you!" and flew away. + +Cindy was so happy that she had made someone else happy. She knew she would always be able to find more honey, so next time she was looking for a treat, she would be sure to send some to her friend! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to make something special for her mom. She went to the store and bought some ingredients, then she mixed them all together and put the mixture in a big cup. + +The little girl was very excited to see what would happen. She took a big bite and started to chew. Suddenly, she felt a bad taste in her mouth and knew something was wrong. + +The little girl went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I think I put poison in my cup." + +Her mom said, "Oh no! We need to go to the doctor right away." + +They went to the doctor and the doctor said, "The good news is that the little girl was successful in avoiding serious harm from the poison. Fortunately, she chewed the poison very quickly and didn't swallow it." + +The little girl was very happy and never put poison in anything ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Bob who had a huge sweet tooth. One day, he decided to make some ice cream. He was really excited! + +Bob opened the refrigerator and reached for the cream. But as he tried to grab it, he slipped and the cream fell onto the floor with a splat. Bob sighed and said, "Oh no, now I have to start all over!" + +He quickly picked up the cream and put it back in the fridge. He tried to grab the cream again, but slipped once again. This time, Bob was even clumsier and the cream fell all over him! + +He looked so silly with cream all over his fur, but instead of getting annoyed, he couldn't help but laugh. "That was a fun slip," he laughed. + +Bob started again and this time, he was careful. Eventually, he managed to get the cream and make delicious ice cream. He enjoyed it a lot and wouldn't forget how much fun his clumsy slip was. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel who loved acorns. Every day, the squirrel went on a search for the acorns. One day, the squirrel paused when he heard something. He looked up and saw an acorn! It was dull and grey and the squirrel knew it was the perfect acorn to take home. + +The squirrel reached out and grabbed the acorn. Just then, the acorn moved! The squirrel stepped back in surprise. It was a baby owl! "Chirp?" asked the baby owl. The baby owl was asking the squirrel why he stopped. + +The squirrel smiled and said, "I saw your acorn and thought it would make a nice snack." The baby owl paused, then said, "Take it! I don't need it - I've already eaten." + +The squirrel was so happy he laughed. He thanked the baby owl and ran off with the acorn. Ever since then, the squirrel always stops and listens when he's on the hunt for acorns. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. Sarah was very smart, but she couldn't do her school work. So her mum found Sarah a tutor to help her. + +The tutor came to the house every week. She helped Sarah to understand her school work and Sarah got better and better at it. + +One day, Sarah was so excited about her school work, that she ran off with her work book and forgot to tell her tutor. Sarah lost it on the way, and didn't tell her mum or the tutor. + +The next week, the tutor came as usual. But Sarah's mum was worried and she asked: "Where's Sarah's work book?". +Sarah was embarrassed, she knew she had lost it! She said in a very small voice: "I lost it". + +The tutor was very understanding. She smiled kindly, and said "Don't worry Sarah. We can get a new one, and keep practising. I know you are smart, and that it's hard work, but soon you'll do very well in school." + +Sarah breathed a sigh of relief. She thanked the tutor and promised to always remember her books next time. +Mama and Baby were out on a sunny day. Mama said, "Let's go for a ride in a plane!" + +Baby was so excited that he asked, "What's a plane?" + +Mama smiled and explained, "A plane is a big machine that has wings and can fly in the sky. A pilot sits in the front and operates it." + +Baby was even more curious and asked, "Can I be a pilot when I grow up?" + +Mama laughed and answered, "Yes, you can if you're organized and learn how to do it." + +Baby eagerly replied, "I'm going to be a pilot! I'll be organized and learn how to fly a plane!" +Once upon a time, there was a smart girl named Julie. She loved to swim in the river every day. She was very fast and strong. + +One day, while Julie was swimming in the river, she saw something glimmering in the water. It was a special gift! She was so excited, she quickly swam to the river shore and opened the package. Inside, she found a shiny red bike. She was so excited, she couldn't believe it. + +She quickly thanked the river and waved goodbye. Then, she rode her new bike. She felt so intelligent! She thanked the river many more times, each time she rode her bike. + +Julie was so happy, she called her friend Maria to come over and see her gift. + +"Maria," Julie said. "Look what the river gave me! Isn't it cool?" + +Maria agreed and couldn't believe Julie was so lucky. "That gift was so special," Maria said. "No one else has a shiny red bike like that!" + +From then on, Julie and Maria would always go biking together and thank the river for the wonderful gift. Julie was so happy and intelligent for having such a great gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She had a toy box that she liked to play with everyday. + +One day, Emma found something different in her box - a stamp! It was shiny and had a pattern on it. She was so excited that she wanted to use it. + +Soon, Emma saw a piece of paper near her toy box. She picked it up and smiled. She knew it was a special project. She put the stamp in the middle and decided to complete it. + +She put it on the table and went outside for a walk. It was very icy outside so she had to be careful. + +When Emma came back into the house, she saw a surprise! The stamp had changed the project into something special. She was so happy and said, "Wow! I finished it!" + +She held the project tightly and smiled. Emma was proud that she had completed it. +The boy was tall and very excited. His mom had given him a new box of paints! He couldn't wait to start painting. He told his mom, "I will make a big red painting!" His mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a good idea!" + +He opened the box and pulled out a red paintbrush. He dipped it into the red paint and started to paint the wall. After a few minutes, he was done! The painting was beautiful. He said to himself, "I made this all by myself!" + +Then he saw something special. He had some extra paint left and he wanted to use it. So he decided to cut out some shapes from paper. He used the red paint to paint around the shapes, giving them life. Now he had some wonderful red shapes in his painting! + +When his mom saw the painting, she clapped her hands and told him, "That looks amazing! You are a very talented painter!" + +The boy smiled and said, "Thank you!" He was so happy that he had created something so beautiful. He would never forget his first painting. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent fox named John. One day, John wanted to make a picture for his mom so he went to the store to buy some glue. + +John spotted a bottle of glue on the shelf. He asked the shopkeeper, "Can I gain the glue?" + +The shopkeeper smiled. "Yes, of course," he replied. + +John picked up the bottle of glue and paid for it. Then he headed home, feeling very excited. + +John worked carefully on his picture and spread the glue around the edges. Suddenly, the picture was ready! With a big smile on his face, John ran to show the picture to his mom. + +John's mom was delighted. "Oh look at this wonderful picture! You are so intelligent, John!" + +John smiled proudly. He had gained the perfect picture for his mom. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy and the baby wanted to make some yummy food, so the baby said, "Let's make a tasty treat!" + +The mommy smiled and said, "OK, we'll need to enter the kitchen!" They went into the kitchen and the baby saw the stove. The mommy opened the stove and said, "Let's see what we can find!" + +The baby quickly spotted something hidden inside the stove. It was a bag of colorful fruit. The baby was so excited to see it and asked, "What is it, mommy?" + +The mommy said, "It's fruit! Let's pick some and make a nice snack for us!" They picked some apples and oranges and put them in a bowl. The mommy and the baby made yummy fruit salad and enjoyed it. They were so happy! +Molly looked around the park. It was a sunny day and the sun was feeling warm on her face. She loved playing in the park. She skipped over to the sandbox and saw her friend Bob. + +"Hi Bob!" said Molly. + +"Hi Molly," said Bob. + +Molly and Bob played together in the sand for a while. Then Molly saw the sandbox was dry. + +"Let's find some water to make the sand wet," said Molly. + +Bob agreed and they looked around for water. They found a bucket and filled it with water from the fountain. They poured the bucket into the sandbox and the sand got wet. + +"Now let's make a cake," said Molly. + +Bob helped Molly collect some harmless leaves, rocks and twigs. Molly put them in the shape of a cake and they both laughed. + +Molly and Bob played until the sun went away. They made sure all the sand was dry and the cake was put away so nothing bad would happen to it. +Molly and her mommy were walking in the woods. Molly jumped over a small stream and smiled. + +"Mommy, why do we care about the stream?" Molly asked. + +"Well, Molly, the stream is very important. We have to care for the stream, because it is part of nature," Mommy explained. + +Molly felt sad. She wanted the stream to be happy. "Can I feed it something sweet to make it happy?" she asked. + +Mommy laughed and said, "That's a nice idea, Molly, but the stream doesn't like sweets. It doesn't like anything sour either." + +Molly thought for a moment. She wanted to do something special for the stream. "Mommy, can I pick some flowers and put them in the stream?" she asked. + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a wonderful idea, Molly. The stream will love that." + +So, Molly picked some pretty yellow flowers, put them in the stream, and said goodbye. She felt good knowing that she was caring for the stream, and the stream was happy too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was very alert and always looking around. One day, she went outside to play. She found a big top on the ground. She smiled a big smile and said, "That looks fun!" + +She sat down and started spinning the top. The top spun and spun until it fell over. Emma started to laugh and tried spinning it again. This time the top stayed spinning. She said, "This is the best top ever!" + +A big bird flew overhead and said, "Let me give you a turn spinning the top." Emma smiled and said, "Yes please!" The bird grabbed the top and spun it around. Emma clapped and then the bird said, "Your turn again!" + +Emma smiled and said, "Thank you for the turn!" She spun the top until it fell over. Emma was very alert, looking at the sky and the ground. She laughed and said, "That was a lot of fun!" + +The end. +One day, Daisy and her mommy were marching down the street. Daisy was so excited to go outside and explore! They saw a tall, pale statue and Daisy looked up in awe. + +"Mommy, what is this?" Daisy asked. + +"It's a statue, darling. It's here to look pretty, and it's very special," her mommy said. + +Daisy couldn't take her eyes off of it. + +"Can we march closer?" she asked. + +"Sure!" her mommy smiled. + +So they marched closer to the statue. Daisy touched it and noticed how smooth and cold it was. + +"It's so pretty, Mommy!" + +"Yes, it is. Let's march back home now, Daisy," her mommy said. + +Daisy was sad to leave the pale statue, but she couldn't wait to come back and play with it again soon. +Rover was a nosy pup. He lived by the creek. One day he saw some ducks there, so he decided to go over to say hi. He stepped into the water and began to splash around. + +The ducks swam away, "Hey! No splashing!" they said. Rover didn't listen. + +He kept splashing in the creek, having the time of his life. He even started to jump in it! Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the woods. + +He walked closer and saw a large bear. "Hey! Stop splashing in my creek!" The bear said in a loud, deep voice. + +Rover was scared! He stepped away from the water and said apologetically, "Sorry Mr. Bear. I didn't mean to splash too much." + +Mr. Bear had a soft heart and understood there was no harm done. "It's okay. Just be careful next time!" + +Rover promised to be more careful and ran away home. From then on, he splashed in the creek, but only in small amounts so he didn't worry any of the animals living near the creek. +One day there was a great big elephant walking in the woods. All of a sudden, he saw something shiny under a bush. He reached out his trunk to pick it up and it was a golden apple! He took a bite and it was delicious! + +The elephant was excited. Suddenly a voice called out behind him. It was a little bird! + +"That is my apple!" the bird said. + +The elephant was sorry. He quickly put the apple back on the ground. The bird thanked him and said, "Since you were so nice, strike this rock and you will get a great print!" + +The elephant was curious. He struck the rock as instructed and, sure enough, he saw a great print appear on the rock! + +The elephant thanked the little bird and continued on his way, proud that he found his own great print! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mia. She was three years old. Mia lived with her parents in a big house. + +One day, Mia and her parents went to the airport. Mia was so excited to go there! She had never been before. She looked around and saw strange things like big planes and noisy people. Everything was so interesting! + +Mia asked her dad, "What is this place?" Dad said, "It's an airport. People travel here from all over the world." Mia was amazed! She asked, "Can I travel too?" Father laughed and said, "Maybe one day, Mia. We'll see." + +Mia had a great day. Every time she remembers that day at the airport, she always smiles. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. Every day Lucy wanted to play with her friend Sam, but he always ignored her. She was sad and envious because everyone else was playing together and she was all alone. + +One day, Lucy decided to do something to make her friend notice her. She took a teaspoon from the kitchen drawer and tapped Sam on the shoulder. + +"What do you want, Lucy?" asked Sam. + +"I want us to be friends," said Lucy. + +Sam smiled and said, "All right. Let's play!" + +Lucy and Sam laughed and had lots of fun together with the other children. Lucy was no longer alone and she was so happy. From then on, Sam and Lucy were best friends. +Once upon a time there was a green field. In the field lived a small family of animals: a mommy rabbit, a daddy frog and a baby bunny. One day, the family was very excited because they were allowed to explore the world around them. + +The mommy rabbit hopped around and said, "Let's go watch the sunrise! It's so pretty this time of day." + +But the daddy frog shook his head. "No, we can't go yet. We need to get permission from our friends first." + +The mommy rabbit agreed and went off to ask the other animals around them if it was okay for them to go watch the sunrise. Soon enough, everyone gave their blessing and off the little family went. + +When they got to the top of the hill, they saw the most beautiful sunrise! It looked like a giant fire in the sky and it made them feel very happy. + +The family sat there for a long time watching the sun rise until, at last, the mommy rabbit said, "Let's go back home now. We have been granted the most special gift and we should always be thankful for it." + +And so, they headed back to the green field, feeling grateful and happy that they had been allowed to experience such a wonderful sunrise together. +Molly wanted to build something. She went to her toy box and found some blocks. She took them outside to the smooth grass. + +Molly stacked the blocks together one by one. They made a tall building. She smiled as she looked at it. + +"I hope it doesn't fall down," she said to her mom. + +Molly's mom smiled. "We'll try to make sure it stays up. We can use some tape to keep the blocks in place." + +Molly liked the idea. She taped the blocks together and then stepped back to admire her work. It looked like a tall building. + +Molly smiled. "I hope it stays up for a long time," she said. + +Molly's mom put her arm around her daughter. "Me too! We can be sure it will stay up if we take good care of it." She gave Molly a hug. + +Molly was happy. She knew she could count on her mom to help her take care of her building. She hoped it would stay up for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jo. Jo was three years old and loved to play. One day she was in her bedroom playing with her toy blocks and dolls. + +Suddenly, Jo heard a noise outside. She ran to the window and peeked outside. She saw that her dad had bought a new bicycle for her. She was so excited! + +Jo asked her dad, "Daddy, can I carry it outside and ride it?" But her dad said no. He said that she was still too small. Jo was very frustrated. + +But her dad had a plan. He said that he could carry it to the top of the hill and when she grew big enough, she could carry it home herself. Jo thought this was a great idea and smiled. + +Everyone worked together to carry the new bike to the top of the hill. It was a lot of fun. And when Jo turned four, she was big enough to carry her bike herself. + +She was so happy! From that day on, every morning Jo would proudly carry her bike up the hill and enjoy the best rides. +Jet was a very happy boy. He loved to play around his house. One day, Jet's mom gave him a bucket of water. Jet was so excited! He grabbed the bucket and carried it to the back yard. + +He said something to his mom, "What should I do with it?". His mom replied, "Let's make a pool! You can put the water into the ground and make a pool". + +Jet smiled and ran to the garden. He took off his shoes and started to dig the ground. He was getting very tired, but he was determined to make a pool. + +When the hole was big enough, Jet carefully poured the water inside. The water filled the pool and he was so happy. He said, "Mom, I made a pool". She replied, "That's great, Jet" + +Jet jumped into the pool and soaked himself. The water wasn't cold and was very cheap. Jet had so much fun that he even forgot to have dinner that night! +Once there was an angel who wanted to grow. He was tiny and wanted to be bigger. He looked around the world and saw many happy people. He said, "They are so bigger than me! How can I grow?" + +The angel tried stretching and jumping, but nothing changed. He was feeling very uncomfortable. + +On a sunny morning, he saw a little girl playing in the park. He asked her, "How can I grow?" + +The girl smiled and said, "You just need to believe in yourself. You can grow if you try." + +The angel was amazed. He thanked the girl and they said goodbye. + +The angel tried the girl's advice and he saw amazing results! He kept growing and growing until he was as big as the people around him. He was no longer uncomfortable. + +The angel was so happy and thanked the little girl for her help. He said, "You really are an angel!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Susie. She was really keen to try something new. One day, she saw a big lake with a raft in it. + +She ran up to it and hopped on board. She started to paddle and soon she was going fast! + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw a big monster appear from the water. "OOoooohhh," screamed Susie, scared of the monster. + +The monster was friendly and said to Susie, "I am sorry to have scared you. I thought you were having fun on my raft." + +Susie nodded her head, still scared. She turned to the monster and said, "Would you like to come rafting with me?" + +The monster smiled and jumped on the raft with Susie. Together, they screamed with delight as they raced across the lake. + +Soon the sun started to set, and it was time for Susie and her new monster friend to go home. They waved goodbye, and Susie was already looking forward to their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an old farm. It was very quiet, with no sounds around. + +One day, a little girl passed by the old farm. Her name was Daisy. She wanted to observe the old farm, and so she entered. + +Inside the old farm, Daisy was quiet. She saw a lot of interesting things: some animals, some trees, and some old tools. Daisy began to explore. + +Just then, Daisy saw an old man. The old man was sitting in a corner, looking around. Daisy waved to him. + +The old man smiled. “Why have you come here?†he asked. + +Daisy replied, “I want to observe the old farm. It’s so quiet and interesting!†+ +The old man said, “Well, this farm has been around for a very long time. And I’m sure you will find a lot of things to explore here.†+ +Daisy smiled and thanked the old man. She continued to explore the farm and observe everything around her. She was so happy to be there. +Once upon a time there was a happy boy. He loved to explore the world around him. One day he was in his garden and he saw a flag waving in the wind. He wondered where it had come from. + +He yelled out, "Who put the flag here?" + +A voice from nearby said, "That was me!" + +The boy looked around and saw a giant. He was friendly and smiling. + +The boy asked, "Why did you put the flag there?" + +The giant smiled and said, "So we can be happy!" + +The boy smiled too and said, "That sounds like a good idea!" + +The giant shrugged his shoulders and said, "Why not? Now let's go explore some more!" + +The happy boy and the giant had a great day exploring and the flag stayed in the garden as a reminder of their adventure. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved playing with her friends at the lab. The lab was happy and healthy. + +One day, Lucy and her friends were playing together when they saw something very sad. Lucy's friend Ruby was crying and weeping. Lucy and her friends ran over to Ruby. "What's wrong Ruby?" Lucy asked. + +Through her tears, Ruby told Lucy and her friends that her pet cat had gone away and she was sad. Lucy hugged Ruby and said to her, "Don't cry Ruby. Let's go play together and have fun again." + +Ruby smiled and the four friends went back to the lab to play. Everyone was happy and healthy again. +Amy and her dad were in the kitchen making dinner. Dad said, "Let's make some dough!" Amy was so excited and asked, "What kind of dough?" Dad mentioned he wanted to make some pizza. + +"Wow!" said Amy clapping her hands. She immediately started to help dad. Dad got out all the ingredients and set them on the counter. They added some flour, water, and salt in a bowl and mixed it together. + +Amy thought it was very messy. She tried to help by stirring the mixed ingredients, but ended up spilling a little on the floor. Dad laughed and said, "It's ok, let's just clean it up!" + +Amy and Dad kept mixing the dough until the dough looked like a ball. Then, Dad carefully placed it onto the pizza pan before adding all the toppings. They worked together to make sure the dough was spread nicely. + +After dinner was ready, Amy and dad enjoyed their delicious homemade pizza. Amy was so proud of her work and mentioned to dad, "We made the dough messy, but it still tastes so yummy!" Dad smiled and said, "Yes it does." +Once there was a girl. Her name was Katie. She was very scared. + +Katie was walking down a street. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was coming from a pocket. It was the most frightening noise she had ever heard. + +Katie stopped. She wanted to ignore the noise but she couldn't. She was very frightened. + +Katie slowly looked into the pocket. There was a little mouse! She spoke to it softly. + +"Hello there," said Katie. + +The mouse didn't answer. It just looked at Katie, scared. + +Katie smiled. She said, "Don't worry. I won't ignore you." + +The mouse was so happy. It squeaked and jumped into Katie's pocket. + +Katie had made a new friend! +Once upon a time, Joe and Daisy were in the garden. Joe said, "Look at that big sunflower, Daisy. It is so pretty." Daisy replied, "Yes, it is so big and yellow." + +Then a big wind came and separated Joe and Daisy. Joe said, "Where are you, Daisy?" Daisy shouted back, "I'm over here. I can't find you!" + +Joe spotted Daisy on the other side of the garden and said, "There you are, Daisy. Let's go and pick the sunflower together!" So they both ran to the big sunflower and picked it together. + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lola. She was very happy and full of energy. Lola had a big, brown bear. It was her favorite toy. + +One day, Lola and her bear were in her room. Lola was feeling playful, so she grabbed her bear and pulled it. The bear went flying across the floor. Lola laughed and ran after the bear. She was getting closer, but the bear was still rolling slowly across the floor. + +When Lola got near the bear, she started talking to it. She said, "Come on bear, hurry up! I'm going to get you!" + +The bear just kept rolling slowly across the floor. Lola couldn't believe it. She said, "Come on, bear! Run!" + +But the bear just kept rolling, slowly but surely. Finally, Lola caught up to the bear and grabbed it. She hugged it tight and said, "I got you!" + +And then, they were best friends forever! +Once upon a time there was a special little girl named Isabella. She was a very unique girl. One day, Isabella was playing in her room when suddenly she heard a loud noise. She was scared and ran to the living room armchair to lay down. + +As she lay in the armchair, Isabella heard something she had never heard before. It was silence. She liked the sound because it made her feel peaceful and relaxed. + +After a few minutes, Isabella heard her mom calling her name. She jumped up from the armchair and ran to the kitchen to find her mom. + +"Mom, I was so scared!" Isabella said. + +"It's ok sweetie," Isabella's mom said, "It was just a loud noise but you are safe now." + +Isabella smiled, knowing that she was safe in her mom's arms. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the unique feeling of silence. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jake. Jake was a nice boy but he had one problem - he was very poor and he didn't have enough money. + +One day, Jake asked his best friend, Sam, if he could borrow some money from him. Sam said yes and he handed Jake five coins. Jake was so happy. + +"Thank you Sam," said Jake. + +"It's no problem," said Sam. "Do you need to know the price of the coins?". + +"No," said Jake. "It's ok, you're being too kind to me". + +But Sam was being very rude. He said, "No, it's important - I need to know the price of the coins so I can lend them to you". + +Jake was a little bit offended. But then he remembered that Sam was just trying to be careful with his money and he said, "Oh, ok. The price is two coins". + +So Jake took the coins and thanked Sam again. He was very grateful for his kindness. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She was very tidy and liked to keep her room clean. + +One day she found an open door in her room. Jane was very curious and wanted to know what was inside. She slowly walked up to the door and gently opened it. + +Suddenly a loud scream came from inside the room. It was so loud that Jane got scared and started to cry. + +But then she heard a friendly voice. “Don't be scared,†it said. + +Jane peered inside the room and saw a big monster smiling at her. “My name is Jen,†said the monster. “We can be friends!†+ +Jane smiled and stepped inside the room. She and Jen became the best of friends and had lots of fun playing together. They were so tidy that the room was always clean and tidy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a pet rabbit called Floppy. One day, Daisy and Floppy went to the forest.