diff --git "a/TinyStories_1314.txt" "b/TinyStories_1314.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1314.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +His big brother smiled and said, "Yes, you can do it Tim. I'm proud of you!" + +And from that day onward, Tim never stopped believing in his independent car. +Once there was a little girl named Tula. She was only three years old. One day Tula went to explore the big space outside. She wanted to see what was there. + +As she looked around, she noticed something strange. There was a dead tree in the middle of the space. Tula felt sad it was so alone. + +Then she remembered something. She had a big tub of water with her. Just then Tula had an idea. She would pour the water around the tree so it wouldn't be so lonely. + +Tula poured the water all around the tree and said, "There, now it's happy". + +Just then she heard a little voice. It was coming from the tree. "Thank you, Tula," the tree said. "That feels wonderful and I'm not so lonely anymore". + +Tula was happy she had made the tree happy. She smiled and went back home with a big smile on her face. +Mimi was preparing for bedtime. She put on her pajamas and brushed her teeth. She came out of the bathroom, ready to go to sleep. + +Mimi thought she heard a noise. She looked around and saw that the window was open. She could hear breathing coming from outside. + +Mimi opened the window wider and shouted out, "Who's there?" + +A small voice answered, "It's me. I'm a little dog and I'm lost. Can you help me?" + +Mimi was so happy to help. She opened the window all the way and the little dog jumped in. He had a big, wet lip. + +Mimi hugged the little dog. She felt guilty that she hadn't ensured that the window was closed properly. She patted him on the head and said, "Let's prepare you a bed and you can stay here with me!" + +The little dog hopped into bed and snuggled in with Mimi. They both fell fast asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a brother and a sister who were very poor. They lived in a small house and did not have much. Every day, their parents went out to work to try and make enough money for their family. + +One day, the brother and sister decided to help their parents. So, they went out to pick some flowers from the nearby field to sell. But when they got there, they saw that there were no flowers to pick. + +The brother said "What can we do? We need money for food and new clothes." + +His sister replied: "I know. I have an idea. Let's pick some apples from the apple tree and see if we can sell those!" + +The brother thought that was a good idea, so they decided to do it. Later that day, they took the apples they had picked to their village and sold them. They made enough money to buy food and some new clothes for their family. + +The brother and sister felt very happy when they saw their parents happy with their surprise. From then on, they decided to help their parents every week! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. Jack had a big bubble. Every day he went outside to play with it. + +One day, when Jack and his bubble were playing, a big wind came. The wind made the bubble fly away. Jack followed it, but it was too fast. + +Then Jack saw something very fine. It was a fairy! She asked him what he was looking for. + +Jack said, "My big bubble! The wind blew it away!" + +The fairy nodded and said, "I'll help! Follow me!" + +The fairy waved her wand and suddenly the bubble turned around and floated back to Jack. + +Jack thanked the fairy and said, "You are very fine!" + +The fairy smiled and waved goodbye. Jack took his bubble, and they had many more fun days together. +One morning, Alex and his friend Jake decided to race each other. Alex was so excited! He was sure he the fastest racer in the whole world. + +"Come on, Jake!" he said, bouncing up and down. "Let's go!" + +Jake just laughed. "OK, Alex. Let's see if you can beat me!" + +The two of them ran towards the finish line, jumping and laughing as they went. They raced over hills and through valleys, faster and faster. + +They were almost there — they both could see the finish line! But suddenly, a wild animal jumped out of the bushes! Jake screamed and stopped running. + +But Alex just kept going, streaking past the animal and racing all the way to the finish line. He had won! + +Alex turned around and smiled at his friend. "You okay, Jake?" + +Jake laughed and nodded. "Yeah! That was fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a funny little bird. She was special and she liked to dance around in the sunshine. The bird twirled and whirled, and even did a jig. All the other creatures cheered her on. + +The bird kept dancing and suddenly she heard a unique sound. She stopped and looked, but she couldn't see where it was coming from. She asked her friend the mouse what it was. + +The mouse said, "It's a different type of music. It's coming from the forest. It's a very special sound. Let's go find it!" + +So the little bird flapped her wings and flew towards the sound with the mouse close behind. When they reached the forest, they saw a beautiful bright light. The bird and the mouse stepped closer and saw that it was coming from a magical box. + +The bird and mouse were surprised! They started to dance. And as they moved around, the music got louder and louder. The bird and the mouse danced and danced, twirling and hopping all around the forest. + +Finally, tired but happy, the bird and mouse stopped and looked around. The music was still playing, but no one else was there. + +The bird and the mouse smiled as they looked around, knowing they had a secret all their own. They would always have the unique music and the special time they'd had together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy who had a colorful pillow. She liked to hug it tight, because she thought it was very special. One day, Daisy was feeling sad. She didn't understand why. + +Mama asked her, "What's wrong, sweetheart?" + +"I don't understand," Daisy said. + +"It's okay to not understand," Mama said. "I can help you. Let's sit down together and talk." + +So Daisy and Mama sat down together on Daisy's colorful pillow, and Mama listened to Daisy's feelings. Daisy was able to understand why she was feeling sad and what she could do to make herself feel better. + +Then, Daisy smiled. She hugged her pillow tight, feeling safe and happy. She was glad she could understand. +Once upon a time, there was a little worm who wanted to explore the world. One day, the worm asked his mum if he could go exploring. His mum looked at him with a kind smile and said, + +"Yes, you may go - but be careful! Always stay close and ask for permission if you want to do something. Do you understand?" + +The little worm understood, so he set off on his great journey. He wiggled through the grass and wriggled around rocks. He felt so excited! + +After some time, the little worm came across a pond. He saw a group of fish swimming around. He wanted to swim with them, but he remembered to ask for permission first. He asked the biggest fish, + +"Excuse me, may I swim with you?" + +The fish smiled and said, "Of course you can!", so the little worm happily swam with the fish. + +Soon, the little worm's mum came looking for him. She was so relieved to find him safe. She hugged him and said, + +"I'm glad that you were brave enough to go exploring, but next time don't be so ignorant. When you want to do something, always remember to ask for permission." + +The little worm promised he would and went off to explore some more - but this time, he asked for permission first. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to go fishing. So he asked his Daddy if he could go. + +Daddy said, "Yes, son. Let's go fishing!" + +So Daddy and the little boy went to a pond. The little boy was so excited! + +He got out his fishing rod and some worms. Then he put the worms on his hook. He threw his line into the pond. + +Daddy said, "You have to be careful and stay close to me." + +The little boy nodded. + +They waited and waited. Then, the little boy felt a tug on the fishing line. He was so happy. He looked and saw a big fish! + +The little boy was frightened, but Daddy said, "Don't worry, son. I'll help you." + +So Daddy showed the little boy how to pull the fish in. The boy pulled and pulled until the fish was on the shore of the pond. + +The little boy was so proud of himself. He had caught a fish all by himself. + +"You're a good fisherman," said Daddy. + +The little boy smiled. He had finished his first fishing trip and he had caught a fish! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. He was a very fit boy and liked to run and jump. + +One day, Bob wasn't feeling so well and he had a sore throat. His mommy took him to see the doctor. The doctor looked at Bob and told him he was sick. He needed to take some medicine to get better. + +Bob was scared at first, but he was a brave boy. He took the medicine every day and followed the doctor's advice. He had to be very patient while he waited to get better. + +One day, Bob's mommy asked him how he was feeling. Bob said, "I'm feeling fit again!" He was so happy. With the help of the doctor and some patience, Bob had become better. + +The end. +"Mama, can I dare it?" asked Jimmy. He was standing in front of the refrigerator and looking at it, slightly nervous. + +Mama looked at her son with a smile. "Dare what, Sweetheart?" she asked. + +Jimmy glanced back at the refrigerator. "Can I dare the refrigerator to open," he said, his eyes widening with anticipation. + +Mama laughed and shook her head. "No, Sweetheart, I'm sorry. Refrigerators don't open with a dare," she said. "But, if you want something to eat, you can open the door yourself, okay?" + +Jimmy considered it for a moment, and then nodded eagerly. He slowly opened the refrigerator door and his eyes lit up with delight. There were all sorts of yummy-looking treats inside! He reached in, snatched up a snack, and shut the door again. + +Mama smiled. "See, all you had to do was open the door," she said with a wink. + +Jimmy grinned and went off to enjoy his snack. He had learned his lesson: no matter what, refrigerator doors won't open with a dare! +Once upon a time there was an ordinary little girl named Lulu. Lulu loved to help her mum keep things in shape around the house. She especially loved helping to repair things that were broken. + +One day, Lulu said to her mum, “Mummy, can I help fix something?†+ +Mummy replied, “Sure, sweetheart. Let’s see… I know! You can repair my old teddy bear.†+ +Lulu beamed with excitement and ran off to find all the things she needed. Soon, she had all the supplies ready for her repair job. She carefully stitched up the teddy bear’s torn lung. + +“All done!†said Lulu proudly. + +Mummy smiled and said, “Wow, excellent work! I think my teddy bear is as good as new.†+ +Lulu clapped and said, “Yay! I love helping to repair things!†+ +Mummy laughed and said, “I can see that. You’re a terrific fixer-upperer, Lulu.†+ +Lulu felt so proud of herself. That night, she snuggled up with her mum and her teddy bear, feeling happy that she could help to repair something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat called Fluffy. She loved to explore and one day she found a nice room where she could play. She liked to decorate it with lots of colourful things. + +One day, while Fluffy was decorating her room, she heard a voice. It was a bird which said “What a nice job you are doing Fluffy! That looks very nice!â€. + +“Thank you,†replied Fluffy. + +“As a reward for decorating your room so nicely, here’s something special for you,†the bird said and flew away. + +Fluffy was excited and she ran to where the bird had gone. She found a beautiful red bow! She was so happy. She jumped up and down, and put the bow with the other things she had been decorating with. + +From then on, Fluffy loved to decorate her room, and every time she finished, she was rewarded with a special surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a pan. The pan was tall and shiny. Every morning, the pan would whisper in a small voice, "Please take me outside and use me." The pan always felt sad when nothing happened. + +One day, a 3-year-old child heard the pan whisper. The child was persistent, so he decided to take the pan outside. + +The child found a nice patch of dirt outside. The pan said, "Thank you for finally taking me outside!" The child said, "You're welcome!" + +The child used the pan to make a mud castle. The pan smiled with joy. The pan was so happy that it whispered, "Thank you for my new adventure!" The child smiled and whispered back, "You're welcome!" +Ryan, a 3 year old, was walking with his mom on the porch of their house. He was very excited and said, "Mommy, look!" + +His mom looked and saw a big, clean spider on the wall. She said, “Oh, look at the spider. We need to be careful that he doesn’t bite us.†+ +But Ryan was still excited, so he tried to get closer to the spider. His mom quickly said, “No, Ryan! Don’t go too close, it could bite you! Spiders are dangerous!†+ +But Ryan thought it would be fun to try and pick up the spider. His mom said “No, don’t do that! You could get hurt. Let’s just leave the spider alone and keep our porch clean.†+ +Ryan and his mom walked away from the spider and enjoyed a nice walk on the clean porch. +Amy was proud. She had big, bright eyes and a voice full of confidence. She jumped around her room, singing and laughing. + +Mum walked in. "What are you doing?" she said. + +"I'm happy!" said Amy. + +Mum smiled and said, "I can see that. You seem proud." + +Amy's eyes sparkled and she nodded. "I am proud! I'm singing and my voice is getting louder." + +Mum nodded. "That's right. The more you practice, the louder your voice will increase." + +Amy sang even louder. She was proud of her voice and felt so happy. She loved singing and watched as her voice increased. + +Mum clapped along with Amy. She was proud of her daughter. She knew she could do anything she wanted if she kept on practicing. + +Amy smiled and said, "Thanks Mum!" + +Mum smiled back and said, "You're very welcome." +Mommy was so happy. She found the perfect match for her family! + +Mommy: "Is she the one?" + +Daddy: "Let's take the test!" + +The family was eager to see what the test would say. They waited patiently while Mommy and Daddy took turns asking questions. After some time, the test said it was a perfect match! + +Mommy: "Yay! Our new family member will be here soon!" + +Daddy: "She'll fit right in!" + +Everyone was so excited. They couldn't wait for their new family member to arrive and for them all to be together. It was going to be the perfect match! +Once upon a time there was a sleepy bear. He was looking for something special. So he went outside to find it. + +It was very sunny and he walked through the woods. He looked in the rocks and up in the trees. Nothing was there! + +He was sad because he couldn't find anything he was looking for. So he decided to go underground. He crawled down a hole until he reached a big room with doors. + +He saw one door and he asked it: "Where can I find what I'm looking for?" + +The door answered: "Go through this door. You will find it there!" + +The sleepy bear was so happy and he went through the door. In the room he found a big box with something special inside. He opened the box and he smiled. + +The end. +One day a little girl was feeling very nervous. She had been invited to the big party and didn't know anyone there. As she walked in, she felt all the eyes on her and her heart raced. Trying to look brave, she walked around the room watching everyone else. + +Suddenly a little boy came running up to her. He stuck his hand out and said, "Hi I'm Timmy. Will you be my friend?" The girl smiled and shook his hand. + +"My name is Emma," she said. + +Timmy held Emma's hand and they skipped around the party together. Everyone at the party was very nice to her and Emma soon forgot she was nervous at all. She felt happy having a new friend and enjoyed the rest of the party. + +When it was time for the party to end, Emma started to miss the new human she had met. She looked for Timmy, but he had already gone home. Before she said goodbye, Emma thanked him for helping her feel less nervous. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Josh and he was three years old. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he asked his dad if he could go. + +"Sure," his dad said. So Josh went outside and looked around. + +He saw a raft in the distance. Josh stepped closer and saw that it was a perfect raft, just his size! He hopped on and took off. + +As he sailed away, he noticed some tall mountains on the horizon. He was very excited and shouted, "I'm going to explore these mountains!" He kept rowing away until he reached the mountains. + +He stepped off the raft and started to climb. He was almost to the top when suddenly he heard a voice. + +"Hi! Where are you going?" It was a nice lady. + +Josh smiled and said, "I'm exploring these mountains. It's so fun!" + +The lady laughed and said, "That sounds like an exciting adventure! Have a great time!" + +Josh thanked her and kept exploring. He had a great day and eventually found his way back to his raft. He rowed back home feeling very proud of his journey. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. One day Lucy was in her garden and saw a cauliflower growing. She was so excited and quickly ran over to it. Lucy scooped the cauliflower into her hands and gave it a big squeeze. + +"What did you do that for?" said a voice. + +Lucy spun around and saw her mom. She was scared and felt ashamed. + +"Oh, I just wanted to see what it felt like," said Lucy. + +Her mom smiled. "Well, it looks like you were having fun! Why don't we take it inside and make some delicious cauliflower soup?" + +So off they went and soon dinner was ready! Lucy had a big bowl of soup, it was so yummy she couldn't help but have a big smile. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to build with his blocks. He built all kinds of things like homes and towers. One day, he had a brilliant idea. He decided to build a book! + +Tom had never seen a book before, but he knew he could make one with his blocks. He used the blocks to build a big, heavy book. When he was finished, he was so proud of himself. + +Just then, his mom walked in. "Oh my! What have you built, Tom?" she asked. + +"I built a book!" he said. + +His mom smiled. "That's wonderful! You did such a good job." + +Tom smiled and hugged his mom. He was so happy to show her the book that he had built. From then on, he kept building books with his blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl called Tina. She loved adventures, and when she found out that her family was going on a trip to the airport, she was very excited. On the day of their journey, Tina's family went to the airport and got ready to take off. + +When they arrived, Tina immediately spotted lots of airplanes in the sky. She asked her Dad, "Can I collect some of the airplanes?" Her Dad laughed and said, "Sure, you can try!". + +Tina was a competitive girl, so she set out to try and collect as many planes as she could. She ran all over the airport, picking up planes, but it was harder than she expected! She was getting tired, but she was determined to collect as many as possible. + +Eventually, she had collected a truck full of planes and she was very proud of herself. She proudly showed her Dad her collection, who smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Tina! You did a great job!" + +Tina was thrilled! Her collection made her the happiest little girl in the world! +John was helping his mom at the store. She had a lot of candy to carry and asked John to help. John was so excited that he yelped with joy. His mom smiled gracefully, happy to have her son's help. + +John quickly grabbed a bag of candy and started to carry it. He struggled and his mom noticed. She asked, "Can I help you?". +John smiled and said, "I can do it!". He managed to carry the candy bag all the way home. His mom gave him a big hug and cheered. She said, "You were so graceful in helping me!". + +John felt so happy. He knew that he had done something special and that he had helped his mom. He was so proud of his accomplishment, he asked for more candy! His mom laughed and gave him a few pieces. John ate it happily, feeling so proud. +Little Daisy loved walking in the park. The daisies and butterflies were beautiful and she loved chasing them. One day she saw a little girl playing with a pretty horse. Daisy wanted the horse too, so she ran over to the girl. + +"Hello," said Daisy. + +The girl shrugged. + +"Can I play with your horse?" asked Daisy. + +The girl nodded and pointed to the horse. Daisy smiled and ran over to the horse. + +The girl watched Daisy riding the horse and she was very envious. Daisy rode the horse until the sun went down. + +"Goodbye!" said Daisy. + +The girl nodded and waved goodbye to Daisy. Daisy waved back and ran home. She was so happy that she had found such a beautiful horse to ride. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Anna. She was very happy, but sometimes she felt impatient because she wanted to do lots of things at the same time. + +One day, she went to visit Granny. Granny had a beautiful piece of art. Anna admired it very much and asked Granny why it was so pretty. + +Granny smiled and said, "I made this all by myself. It took me a long time, but I am very proud of it." + +Anna said, "Can I make a piece like yours?" + +Granny kindly said, "I think so. Let's start by gathering some paper and paints, then we will make a beautiful piece of art together." + +Anna was so excited that she could hardly wait. She gathered the art supplies and started to draw. She tried her best, and a few hours later, Anna proudly presented her masterpiece. Granny and Anna smiled at each other. + +Granny said, "You did an amazing job, Anna. I am very impressed!" + +Anna beamed with pride and said, "Thank you, Granny. I am so happy that I made this piece. I admire it very much!" +Once there was a big room full of fun things. There were paints, blocks and other interesting toys. Today was a special day because mummy and daddy said the little girl was going to mix her own colors. + +The little girl was so excited. She put all of the colors together and made a beautiful purple. Then she mixed green and yellow and made a pale yellow. She mixed and mixed until she had all the colors of the rainbow. + +Mummy was so proud and said, "You did such a good job mixing colors, sweetheart." Daddy said, "You are so creative!" The little girl smiled, feeling grateful for her parents' words. + +After all her colors were mixed, the little girl went off to play with them in the room. She created beautiful new colors and had a wonderful time. She was so happy and would never forget her special day of mixing colors. +Once upon a time, there was a castle. It was a big castle, with huge walls and towers. Inside the castle, there were lots of people. One day, a person called Stan arrived at the castle to meet the people. + +Stan knocked at the castle door and a friendly voice invited him in. A lady wearing a long dress welcomed him. + +"Hello, Stan!" she said. "I'm so glad you came. My name is Mia. What can I do for you?" + +Stan smiled. "I need someone reliable to help me," he said. "Can you do that?" + +Mia smiled back. "Of course I can," she said. + +Stan pulled out a stick and held it out to Mia. + +"Can you use this to poke the castle walls all around?" he asked. + +Mia nodded and took the stick. + +"You can rely on me," she said. + +Stan thanked her and Mia went off to poke the castle walls, looking for any weak spots. And soon enough, she found one. + +They both worked together to make the castle even more reliable. + +The End. +Lila and her family were going on a trip. They drove to the beach with lots of luggage. When they arrived, Lila saw a huge flag. + +"Look at the flag, mommy!" she said. + +Mommy said, "That's the beach flag. When it's up, it means you can go swimming." + +Lila was so excited. She ran to the water and splashed around. After a while, it was time to leave. + +"We have to go now," said mommy. + +Lila was sad, but she knew they would come back soon. She gave the flag one last glance and waved goodbye. Then they drove away. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient stadium. It had been around for many years and everyone in the village talked about it with awe and respect. + +One day, a child named Timmy, who was only three-years-old, decided he wanted to visit the stadium. He asked his mom if he could go, and she said yes. + +When Timmy got to the stadium, he smiled with excitement. He'd never seen anything so big before. It was so old, with big stones that were almost as tall as he was! + +He decided to take a closer look. He walked up to the entrance. He looked inside and saw thousands of people sitting on chairs. Timmy was so amazed and asked his mom, "What are they doing?" + +His mom smiled and said, "They are watching a football match and cheering for their team." + +Timmy was very excited and started cheering. He shouted, "Go team! Go team!" Everyone inside the stadium laughed and cheered along with him. + +Timmy had a wonderful day and had a big smile on his face as he walked back home. +Once upon a time there was a dog called Timmy. He was an impolite pup who liked to wander off and explore the world. + +One day, he saw a big temple and decided to go inside. He was very curious and eager to explore. When he got inside, he was very confused. There were so many different rooms and he didn't know which one to go in. + +But then, he spotted a nice looking man in a corner. "Hello," said Timmy. + +The man looked kind and gentle. "What are you doing here?" the man asked. + +"I'm just curious about this temple. What is it?" asked Timmy. + +"It's a special place. You can stay here," the man replied. + +So Timmy stayed in the temple and learned all about it. He made many new friends. He became happy and polite, and from then on, he always stayed near the temple. +Once there was an elderly man who lived alone in a small wooden house. One day, something strange happened; his rubber started to vanish! + +He scratched his head and said, “What a mystery! Where did my rubber go?†+ +He searched the house, but could not find the rubber anywhere. He felt a bit scared and decided to ask his neighbor, a kind old lady, if she had seen it. + +He knocked on her door and when she opened, he said, “Hello, ma’am. I am missing a rubber; did you see it?†+ +The old lady nodded and said, “Yes, I saw it. Suddenly it vanished before my eyes. It was so strange!†+ +The elderly man was both excited and scared at the same time. He thanked the old lady and went looking for the rubber. + +He kept searching until he suddenly saw it! It was stuck in a tree, glimmering in the sunlight. + +The elderly man was overjoyed; he had found his rubber! He thanked the kind old lady and went back home with a smile on his face. +"Daniel was very restless. He wanted to do something outside. + +So, he asked his mom if he could go check their mailbox. + +His mom said, "Sure, but make sure you don't wander off too far." + +Daniel hopped out of the house and raced to the mailbox. He was so excited to see what was in there. When he got there, though, he didn't see anything. He reached up as high as he could but he still couldn't reach. + +It was very frustrating for Daniel. But he didn't give up. He took a few steps back and then ran forward. He jumped up as high as he could, and he finally reached the mailbox! + +He opened it and found a special present that was just for him!" +Once there was a bee who was always looking for ways to stay organized. One day, the bee had an idea. He decided to write a list of things he had to do. He wrote the list on a leaf. + +The bee flew off and soon came across a bee hive. He waved to the bee keeper and said, "Hi! I need help to be more organized. Do you have any suggestions?" + +The bee keeper smiled. "Yes, use a bee hive to store your things. It will keep you super organized." + +The bee was very happy. He flew around the hive, gathering supplies and sprinkling it with honey. Then he flew in and used the hive as his desk and filled it with his special supplies. + +The bee was so excited! He had his own hive and it was super organized! He was sure he'd never lose anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved being silly. She loved to make faces, spin around, and pretend she was in the navy! One day, her mom took her to the playground to play. The girl shouted with joy when she saw the swings! She couldn't wait to show her mom what she could do. + +Mommy said, "Remember, mind your ideas and stay safe. Don't swing too high or too fast. I will be right over there if you need me." + +The girl nodded and hopped onto the swing. She went back and forth slowly at first, until she got more brave. The more she went, the higher and faster she went. She smiled and laughed as she soared up towards the sky. + +Suddenly, the swing slowed down, but the girl still kept going! She kept going until she heard her mom calling her name. + +"It's time to stop now," said her mom with a smile. "Did you have fun being silly?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Yes! I was pretending I was a navy officer! Maybe one day, I will be in the navy." + +Mommy laughed and said, "Maybe one day, you will be! Now let's go home." +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was scared to go into his grandparent’s living room. He tugged his mom’s sleeve and said, “Mommy, why am I scared?†Mommy said, “Because in Grandparent’s living room is a big bookcase!†+ +The little boy was brave, so he took his mom’s hand and walked into the living room. The bookcase was big and tall and had lots of books on it. He looked up and said to the bookcase, “Welcome, Bookcase!†His grandparent heard him and gave a big smile. + +The little boy wasn’t scared anymore, so he gave the bookcase a hug. Then he grabbed a book and began to read. + +Grandma said, “Welcome to my living room, little one! You can stay here and read as long as you like.†The little boy was so happy, he smiled and said, “Thanks Grandma!†+ +The little boy spent the day with Grandma, reading stories and having fun! He was no longer scared of the bookcase and welcomed it as an old friend. +Once there was a boy called Tom. He was a very good boy. He liked to help his parents with their job. This made them very happy. + +One day, he was helping his parents when he slipped and hurt his leg. His parents were worried. +"Tom, are you okay?" asked his dad. +Tom smiled and said, "Yes, I'm still a good helper!" + +Tom got better after a few days and he was able to help his parents with their job again. They were very proud of him. +"Well done, Tom! You've done a very good job," said his mum, with a smile. + +Tom smiled back, feeling proud of himself. He had learnt that he needed to be careful when doing his job, so he didn't slip again. +Once upon a time there was an old frog. He wanted to mail something special, so he hopped off. On his journey he met a friendly cat. The cat asked him, "What are you mailing?" The frog replied, "I am mailing a surprise." He hopped away and when he arrived at the post office, he put the package in the mailbox. + +The next day the old frog got his surprise back. It was a red balloon! He hopped away to show it to the cat. The cat was so happy to see the old frog's surprise that he decided to give him a hug! + +The old frog thanked the cat for his kind gesture and started to dance around with the balloon. Now the frog was never bored, he always had someone to share his old red balloon with. +Once upon a time there was a princess who wanted to find a fair knight. She searched everywhere, high and low. Everywhere she went, she found nothing but disappointment. + +The Princess was feeling very sad as she searched on and on. Suddenly, she saw a small figure come out from behind a bush. It was a little bird. + +The Princess said to the bird, "Can you help me find my fair knight?" + +The bird said, "Yes, I can help you. Follow me and I will take you to him." + +The Princess was very excited, but still a little worried. Finally, she saw a knight in the distance. He was tall and handsome and fair. + +The Princess ran to the knight and said, "You must be the one I am looking for, my fair knight. Will you join me on my adventure?" + +The knight smiled and said, "Yes! I will go on your adventure with you!" + +The Princess was so happy and hugged the knight tight. From that moment on, they were good friends who went on all sorts of new adventures. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ruby. She was three years old and liked to carry. She carried bags, toys, books and anything else her heart desired. + +One day Ruby went for a walk with her mom. They were walking to the park when they saw a white bunny. "Mom, can I carry that bunny?" Ruby said. + +"No, Ruby. You can't carry the bunny," her mom said. + +Ruby was sad, but then her mom said, "Let's make a game. If you can catch the bunny, then you can carry him." + +Ruby was excited and ran after the bunny. She tried her best, but the bunny was too fast. Ruby fell over, but she was still happy. Her mom said, "That was a great try. You did really well!" + +They kept walking and played more games until they arrived at the park. Ruby was so happy and excited to play there. She was especially excited because she knew she'd get to carry her toys and she was sure if she tried, she'd be able to catch that white bunny too. +Mommy and Daddy had a disagreement about a plastic toy. Daddy wanted the toy to be high on the shelf. Mommy wanted the toy to stay low down so the little boy could reach it. + +"It's too high," said Mommy. "He won't be able to reach it." + +"No, it's better to keep it high," said Daddy. + +The little boy looked up at them, confused. + +"Let's try to come to an agreement," said Mommy. + +Daddy and Mommy thought for a moment. Then Daddy said, "What if we put the plastic toy up high, but also give the little boy a stool to stand on?" + +Mommy smiled. "That sounds perfect!" + +The little boy was happy, too. He was glad that Mommy and Daddy could agree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old, and she loved playing outside. Today, Jane was playing in the snow and having a wonderful time. + +Suddenly, Jane realized one of her mittens had fallen off her hand. She started to cry and looked everywhere for her green mitten. Eventually, she found it in a snowbank. + +"Oh, there you are!" Jane said to the mitten. + +All of a sudden, her mother came over with a new mitten. + +"Mommy! What is that?" Jane asked. + +"It's a new mitten," her mom replied. "I thought you'd like a new one to replace your old one." + +Jane was so excited! She loved the new green mitten and thanked her mom for it. Strangely enough, she ended up wearing two mittens that day, one old and one new. But hey, when it's cold outside, two mittens is better than one! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah who really loved to play games. + +One day, Sarah's mom gave her a special game. It was a white box and it looked really fun. + +Sarah opened the box and ran up to show it to her dad. Inside the box was a toy that could zip back and forth. + +Sarah's dad said, "Wow, what a cool game! Can I try it?" + +Sarah said, "Yes, Daddy, you can try it. It's so much fun to play!" + +Her dad grabbed the game and starting zipping it back and forth. After a few minutes, dad said it was Sarah's turn, and she happily took the game back and started to zip it around. + +It was the best game Sarah ever played, and she had so much fun zipping it around! +One day, Max was looking around his house. He saw something he had never seen before. It was something new! He saw a box with lots of colourful objects in it. Max asked his mom, "What's in the box?" His mom said, "It's your finger collection! You can use it to have fun and make pictures with your fingers." + +Max was so excited he couldn't wait to start playing. He took the box and quickly opened it. Inside there were lots of different kinds of fingers! Some were big, some were small. He couldn't believe it! With each finger he could make a picture. He could make houses and people, flowers and cars. + +Max was so excited that he couldn't stop playing. He was so proud of his collection. His mom came over and said, "That's great, Max! You did a really good job collecting all these fingers!" Max smiled, feeling really proud of himself. He said, "Thanks, mommy! I love my new finger collection!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved luxury. She would always dream of riding in nice cars and eating lots of yummy sweets. + +But one day she found herself in a gloomy forest. She was scared and started to cry. Suddenly she heard a loud shout coming from the trees. She looked around and couldn't see anyone. Then there was another loud shout, and then a third. + +The little girl was so terrified that she ran and hid behind a bush, where she stayed for a long time. + +Then, at last, she saw somebody coming towards her. It was a tall man with a huge smile on his face. He said, "Hey! I saw you running and thought I'd come to help. Are you ok?". + +The little girl slowly stood up and said, "I'm ok, thank you". The man smiled and said, "Come on, let's go find some luxury for you, what do you say?". + +The little girl nodded, and so the two of them started to walk hand and hand out of the gloomy forest and off to find some luxury. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jax. He was three years old and loved to explore. + +One day, he went on an adventure around his house. He wanted to see what he could discover. + +He looked in every room and every corner. Then, he came to his mum's bedroom. He looked around and saw something colourful draped across the chair. + +He walked up closer and discovered it was a bathrobe - bright orange with stripes. + +Jax was so excited! He started to slip it on when he heard his mum's voice. + +"Jax, why are you wearing my bathrobe?" She asked him. + +Jax looked up. His mum looked a little bit upset. + +Jax smiled at her and said, "I was just looking for an adventure!" + +His mum laughed and smiled. She said to Jax, "Yes, you went on an adventure and found something special – my bathrobe. Now, it's time to put it back." + +Jax took off the bathrobe and put it back on the chair. He hugged his mum and said, "Thanks for the adventure, mum!" + +And they both went off to enjoy the rest of the day. +One night, Jenny and her mum were walking home from the shops. It was getting late, so Jenny was feeling a bit scared. + +But inside the building was an elevator. Jenny thought it was fun, but her mum said it might be a bit scary. + +Jenny asked: "What's scary about an elevator?" + +Mum smiled and said: "Nothing silly! It just makes a funny noise when it moves up and down." + +Jenny laughed and said: "That's not scary!" + +Mum nodded and said: "Let's take the elevator up to our apartment. It's easier than walking up all those stairs!" + +So they got into the elevator. At first, Jenny was a bit scared of the funny noise, but then she started laughing. Mum said: "See, it's not so scary after all!" + +They laughed as the elevator went up to their apartment. When they got to the top, Jenny said: "Let's do it again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was very impatient and wanted to go outside and play. He started jumping around and looked out of his window to watch the clouds. He saw a big white cloud with a rainbow on it and he was very excited. + +He shouted to his mum, “Look mum! Can I go outside and play?â€. + +Mum said, “It’s still cloudy outside, I think you should share your toys first before you go out.†+ +Jack was a bit disappointed but he decided to share his toys with his brothers, Tommy and Billy. They all played together and even shared their lunch too. + +After a while, the sky started to clear up and the sun came out. Jack was so excited as he could now go and play outside in the sunshine. He ran outside with Tommy and Billy and they were so happy to see the sunshine. + +Jack yelled, “We can all share the sunshine!†+Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved going for walks with his mum. + +One day Jack and his mum went for a walk near a large factory. Jack was curious and asked his mum what the factory made. + +Mum said, "They cut up coal. The coal is expensive but it is used to make energy." + +Jack looked up at his mum with a confused look on his face. "What's coal?" he asked. + +Mum said, "It's a black rock that's really heavy." + +Jack was still confused, so mum took out her phone and showed Jack a picture of a big pile of coal. + +Jack's eyes lit up. "Wow! That looks cool!" he said. + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, it is. But it's also very expensive so we have to be careful with it." + +Jack nodded and kept walking with his mum. He was now full of knowledge about coal! +One morning, Max, who was three years old, opened his eyes and saw the sun shining in his bedroom. All of a sudden, he had an idea. He jumped out of bed and ran to the kitchen to tell his mom his plan. + +"Mommy, can we go to the beach today?" Max asked with a jolly face. + +His mom gave him a big smile. "Yes, we can! Let's go gather our things and head over right away," she answered. + +Max was very excited and couldn't believe his luck. He quickly gathered his beach ball, sunglasses, and a towel. He and his mom headed out the door and made their way to the beach. + +When they arrived, Max couldn't contain his happiness. The beach was so beautiful! The sand was so soft and the water was cool and blue. Max and his mom began to play together in the sand and soon Max was busy gathering handfuls of it and building a sand-castle. + +Max and his mom had a wonderful day playing together at the beach. When it was time to go home, Max was sad to leave, but he knew this jolly day would stay with him for a long time. +Timmy was a happy three year old. He loved exploring his backyard. One day, he went for a walk and saw a new symbol. He ran to show his mom. + +"Mommy, look! A tidy symbol!" + +"That's very neat," said Mommy. "Do you know what it means?" + +Timmy thought for a moment. "I think it means 'pass'!" + +Mommy smiled. "That's right," she said. "It means 'pass', so we can go through this gate." + +Timmy smiled. He was so happy he knew the meaning of the symbol. He was even happier when he realized he could now pass through the gate. + +He excitedly ran through the gate and kept exploring his backyard. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One of them was young and Miss Purple. The other one was old and Mrs Gray. One day, Miss Purple and Mrs Gray went for a walk together. + +Miss Purple saw a bird with a nice yellow feather. She asked Mrs Gray if she could feed it. Mrs Gray said, "Yes, but be careful not to get too close.†+ +Miss Purple was so excited. She took some seeds from her bag and threw them to the bird. The bird was so happy and pecked at the food. + +Then Mrs Gray said, "Can you see the other birds joining in? Birds are very competitive and they love feeding time!" + +Miss Purple threw some more seeds and soon there were lots of birds flapping around her. Miss Purple laughed and laughed. She was having so much fun. + +Mrs Gray smiled and said, “Let’s go home now.†Miss Purple was sad to leave, but she knew they would come back soon. +Molly was excited. It was the first day of her holiday. She watched her parents as they started to unpack the car. + +"What is it, mommy?" Molly asked. + +"We're going on a special trip to a village," Mom said. + +Molly felt excited. "What will it be like?" she asked. + +Mom smiled. "It is going to be very different to home. It will be difficult, but lots of fun. We are going to see some new places and meet some interesting people!" + +Molly was excited to explore the village. She helped her mom and dad unpack the car. Then she grabbed her backpack and said goodbye to home. Molly knew her holiday would be full of adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Peter and Paul. Every day, they would play together in the park. One day, they decided to make a plan. + +Peter said to Paul, “Let’s have a race! I'll count to a big number, then we will run!†+ +Paul nodded, “Okay, let’s do it! We can see who is the fastest.†+ +So Peter began counting. “One, two, three… ten, eleven…†until he reached a very long number. + +Then, both Peter and Paul ran as fast as they could. They ran and ran, until Peter reached the end first. + +“I win!†Peter said, smiling. + +Paul sighed, “That was a good plan! Let’s do it again.†+ +And they laughed and ran around in the park while the sun shone brightly above them. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sophie. She was very curious and loved to learn. One day, she asked her mom, "What does it mean to be dependable?" Her mom smiled and said, "When you are dependable, it means people can count on you to do the right thing. You can be dependable with your body, mind, and heart." + +Sophie thought about this for a moment. She asked her mom, "How do I learn to be dependable with my heart?" Her mom replied, "You learn to be dependable with your heart by being kind and honest. Being dependable means you do what you say you'll do and that you care about how your actions affect others." + +Sophie smiled. She knew she wanted to learn to be dependable with her heart. She hugged her mom, thankful for the advice. From that day forward, she was determined to learn to be the most dependable she could be. +Joe wanted a brick. He asked his mom for it. + +Mom said, "A brick? What do you want a brick for?" + +Joe said, "I want to build a tower." + +Mom smiled. "Ok, I know a lucky place to find bricks. We can go there tomorrow." + +The next day, Joe and his mom drove to the lucky spot. Joe saw lots of bricks. He was so happy. He picked out the best ones for his tower. + +When they got home, Joe took the bricks to his room. He spent the whole day building the tallest tower he could. It was so big! + +Joe felt very lucky. He had his dream brick tower. +Once there was a girl called Eva. She was three years old and loved to swing in her garden. Every day she would go out and swing really high. Sometimes she would swing so high, it felt like she could touch the sky! + +One day Eva's mum asked her, "what would you like to do today?" Eva replied, "I want to swing in the garden again!" + +Eva's mum smiled and said, "all right, but you must promise me you'll be careful. If anything happens, you tell me straight away, okay?" + +Eva nodded. She carefully sat on the swing and began to swing. She was so happy that she laughed out loud. + +Suddenly her best friend Lucy appeared at the garden gate. She yelled, "do you want to hear a reliable story?" + +Eva jumped off the swing and ran to the gate. "Yes please! We can swing while you tell it to me!" + +And so Eva and Lucy began to swing while Lucy told her a story. It was the best swing ever! +Once upon a time there was a mole who was feeling very weak. He had been searching all day for something to eat, but he could find nothing. Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Welcome!" the voice said. Mole looked up and saw a small boy standing in front of him. + +"Who are you?" Mole asked. + +The little boy smiled. "My name is Jimmy. I'm three years old. What's your name?" + +"I'm Mole," said Mole. + +Jimmy smiled again and held out his hand. "Well, welcome to my house, Mole! Would you like something to eat?" + +Mole was so happy. "Yes please," he said. + +Jimmy ran inside and brought out a piece of bread. Mole was so grateful. He ate the bread quickly and smiled at Jimmy. + +"Thank you," Mole said. "You made me very strong!" + +Jimmy laughed. "You're welcome, Mole!" he said. + +Mole thanked Jimmy again and waved goodbye as he headed off on his way. From that day on, Mole knew that wherever he went, he would always be welcome. +Once upon a time there lived a pretty princess. She lived in a big, beautiful castle with her mommy. Every day they would discuss how to make the castle even more beautiful. One day they decided they wanted to hang pretty curtains from the windows with an iron. + +The princess said,"Mommy, can I do it?" + +"No, my love," her mommy replied. "It will be too difficult for you." + +The princess was upset so her mommy said, "Let's discuss it. We can iron the curtains together. Would you like that?" + +The princess was so excited and said, "Yes! I will help." So, with mommy's help, they picked out pretty, colorful curtains, and carefully ironed them to make them hang nicely outside the windows. + +The princess was so proud of how the castle looked. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. We did a nice job." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "We certainly did." And the castle was even more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She was very shy, so she didn't like to go out and play with the other kids. Instead, she liked to stay at home and play with her toys. + +One day, Jane heard a noise coming from outside. She looked out her window and saw a little fox. The fox had a big nose and he was trying to open the gate with his paws. When Jane saw this, she opened her window and called out to the fox. + +"Hey fox, what are you doing? Are you trying to get into my garden?" Jane asked. + +The fox stopped and looked up. He said, "Yes, I am looking for something. Can you help me?" + +Jane thought for a moment and then said, "I know! I'll get you a key and you can use that to open the gate." + +So Jane ran to the back of the house and found the key. She ran back to the window and threw the key to the fox. The fox grabbed the key and unlocked the gate. After the gate was open, the fox ran around the garden and then went back to his home. + +Jane was so proud of herself for helping the fox. She made sure the gate was locked again so that the fox couldn't get back in. Jane smiled and looked up at the sky, happy that she could help the shy little fox. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Bella. She was three years old and always very happy. + +One day, Bella went to the park with her friends. They had lots of fun playing on the swings and slides. After they were finished, they all gathered together to discuss what they should do next. + +"I know!" Bella said excitedly. "Let's play hide and seek!" She gave her friends a big wink and they all laughed. + +The others agreed, so they played hide and seek all afternoon. They laughed and shouted and had a great time. + +When it was time to go home, Bella looked around and said, "That was so cool! Can we do this again tomorrow?" Her friends agreed and gave her a high five. + +Bella waved goodbye to her friends and skipped home, filled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Tom. Tom loved to go fishing with his dad. One day, Tom and his dad went down to the river. Dad had a rod for Tom. + +"Be brave, Tom," said Dad. + +Tom smiled and took the rod. He was ready to catch some fish! + +Tom and Dad cast their lines in the river. The river was so big, and Tom was so small. But Tom was brave and he wasn't scared. + +Pretty soon, Dad had caught a big fish! He gave it to Tom. + +"Thanks, Dad!" said Tom. + +Tom was so proud of his big fish. He was happy that he had been brave. + +Tom and Dad went home. Tom put his fish in the freezer for another day. + +Tom smiled, thinking about his brave adventure. +Timmy was a very curious 3 year old. One day, he was out in the garden with his mom, who was gardening. Timmy was pointing to the flowers, pointing to the grass and pointing at the sun. + +Mom said, "Come on Timmy, let's go see the springs!" Timmy was so excited. He had heard all about springs and wanted to see it for himself. + +Mom and Timmy walked to the spring, which was nearby. When they arrived, Timmy saw that the spring was big and the water was flowing regular. He was so amazed and wanted to explore the spring. + +Mom said to Timmy, "We should go back now, Timmy. It's getting late and it's time for dinner." + +Timmy was disappointed but he knew that he had to follow his mom's instructions. He pointed at the spring one last time as he said goodbye. Then, he and Mom started walking back home. +Jill was so happy to be outside. The sun was shining, there was a gentle breeze and the sky was a beautiful blue. + +Jill looked around and noticed a kite flying up in the sky. It was the prettiest kite she had ever seen – it was blue and red and had lots of feathers. + +Jill thought to herself, I want to try and fly a kite. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice said, "I can help you with that". + +Jill looked around and saw that it was her Grandma. Grandma had a kite of her own. + +Grandma said, "Let's go fly our kites! We can run around and spin them in the air!" + +Jill was so excited. She grabbed her kite, and together she and Grandma spun and spun and spun them in the sky. Whenever Jill felt the wind, she squealed with joy. + +It didn't matter that only one of them was really flying - both Jill and Grandma were so happy to be playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a strong flower. It had been planted long ago, and it was ready to bloom. As the days went by, the flower slowly opened and smiled in the sunshine. + +One day, a bee flew over to the flower. "Hello, flower!" it said, buzzing around. "Do you need some help?" + +The flower nodded its petals and said, "Yes please! I need a zip to help me open up even more." + +The bee bowed and flew away. Soon, it returned with a big zip. With the zip's help, the flower opened wider and wider, until it was full and beautiful. + +The flower beamed, and said, "Thank you! I feel so much stronger now." + +The bee smiled and flew away. The flower kept blooming, happy and strong. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bobby. He loved to dive in the big pool. He wanted to take a photo so he could show everyone the incredible dives he did. + +Bobby asked his mom to help him take a photo. She said yes and grabbed her camera. They ran to the pool. + +Bobby jumped in and did some amazing dives. His mom took lots of photos as he was jumping. The photos were incredible. + +Bobby was so excited and said to his mom, "Wow, I'm so happy we got these photos! I can't wait to show everyone." + +His mom smiled and said, "Me too! Now let's go show them the incredible photos we took of your dives!" +Once upon a time there was a small thing. It made a noise that was like nothing that anyone had ever heard before. Every time it made the noise, everyone around it would giggle and smile. + +One day, there was a little girl who wanted to learn how to make the same noise. Her mommy told her it was called signing. She asked what that was and her mommy said it was like talking with your hands. + +So the little girl tried to sign. She saw her mommy do it first and then tried to copy her. When she finally got it, she was so happy. Her mommy said it was one of the best things she had ever seen. + +The little girl kept practicing and soon she was signing to everyone. Whenever she made the noise, everyone would smile and laugh. It was her favorite thing to do. +Once upon a time, there lived two fishes in a pond. One day, one of the fish went up to the other and said, “I want to play.†The other fish replied, “Great! Let’s play a game of matching.†+ +The first fish nodded excitedly and swam over to a rod that was lying near the edge of the pond. He picked it up and said, “Let’s match the rod.†The second fish said, “Sure! I’ll use this rod to catch some bugs.†+ +The first fish watched as the second fish cast his rod and started fishing. The first fish got a bit jealous and wanted to fish too. He swam over to the rod and tried to match it, but he just couldn’t get it right. The other fish laughed and said, “It’s ok, we can try again.†+ +The fish kept trying and trying and eventually he finally got the rod to match. They both cheered happily and continued to play until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a blue law. The law said that nobody is allowed to shrink anything. One day, a boy was playing with his toys and wanted to shrink them. He asked his mom if he could shrink them, but she said no. + +“Why not?†asked the boy. + +“It's against the blue law,†said his mom. “Nobody is allowed to shrink anything.†+ +The boy was sad. He really wanted to shrink his toys. So he thought of a way to get around the blue law. He got a giant magnifying glass and held it over his toys. The magnifying glass made the toys look smaller, but it didn't actually shrink them. + +The boy was so happy. He smiled and said, “I found a way to shrink my toys without breaking the blue law!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who really loved to smile. Everywhere she went, her happy smile lit up the room. One day, while she was out walking, Sarah saw a lovely ghost. She smiled and waved. + +"Hi Mr Ghost!" she said. + +The ghost smiled back and said, "Hello Sarah! Would you like to come on an adventure with me?" + +Sarah's eyes lit up. She nodded eagerly. + +"Let's go!" said the ghost. + +They went off on an adventure. They flew over the seas and across the sky. Everywhere they went, people would look up and smile. + +Finally, after a long journey, they made it back to Sarah's house. They said goodbye and gave each other a big hug. Sarah waved goodbye to the lovely ghost and he flew off in the sky. + +Sarah was even happier than before, she smiled and knew that the lovely ghost would be back one day. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to paint. One day, Daisy decided to paint a pepper. She painted it blue and yellow and the end result was adorable. + +Daisy's mum saw the painting. She said "Wow Daisy! That pepper looks so cute! What a great job you did!" + +Daisy started to smile and said "I'm so happy you like it mum! I can't wait to show it to my friends". + +And from then on, Daisy kept painting with lots of colour, showing her art to her friends and family. Everyone was always amazed by her paintings and said such nice things about them. +Daddy and Jack were walking in the park. Jack was a three-year old boy who loved to explore. Soon, he saw a big wheel. He was so excited that he ran towards it and tried to lift it up. He worked so hard but it was too heavy. + +Daddy saw how hard Jack was trying and said, "Let me help you." Daddy bent down and lifted up the wheel with ease. Jack's eyes were wide with amazement. + +Jack said, "Wow, you are very strong Daddy!" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Thank you, Jack. Here you go - do you want to push the wheel?" + +Jack eagerly nodded, so Daddy held the wheel steady while Jack pushed it. He was so calm and peaceful while pushing the wheel. Soon, they went home, with Jack filled with a sense of accomplishment. +Lily was walking in the park and saw a girl sitting on the bench, looking very unhappy. She frowned at Lily and didn't say anything. Lily wanted to make her smile so she walked up to her and said "Hi, I'm Lily. What is your name?" + +The girl's frown deepened and she said "I don't want to talk." She looked uncomfortable and was avoiding Lily's eyes. + +Lily didn't want to give up so she asked "Have you seen the lilies? They're so pretty." + +The girl stopped frowning and looked at Lily. "Yes, I like lilies a lot," she said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Let's go look at the lilies. I'm sure they'll make you feel better!" + +The girl smiled too and they both walked off to go look at the lilies together. +Once upon a time, there was a big bug. Its brain was kind of hard. + +The bug wanted to play a game. So it tapped a ladybug and said, "Let's play a game!" + +But the ladybug said, "No way! I don't want to play with you!" + +So the bug was mad. So it slapped the ladybug! + +The ladybug was so scared that it ran away and didn't come back. + +The bug felt bad, so it called out, "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to slap you!" + +But the ladybug was already gone. + +The bug was very sad. But it learned that it was wrong to slap. So it never did it again. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She was very quiet and didn't like to talk to anyone. She had a great life with her family, but they weren't very happy. Something was wrong and it was very sad. + +One day, Jane was in her room playing with her toys. Suddenly, a bright light filled the room. When the light cleared, a magical creature was standing in front of her! The creature told Jane that it was here to fix her life. + +Jane was scared at first, but she was curious as well. She asked the creature, "How can you fix my life?" + +The creature said, "I will give you a special gift. It will make your life much happier and it will help you to talk to more people. The more you talk, the more happy you will be!" + +Jane was excited and thanked the creature for its help. Sure enough, when Jane started talking to more people, her life became much better. She became quietly confident and very happy. + +The end. +Lizzie was excited to go to the library. She grabbed her mom’s hand and ran excitedly through the door. Lizzie loved exploring the library. She saw so many big and exciting books. + +“Careful, Lizzie,†her mom said. “Remember, these books are fragile.†Lizzie remembered and she was very gentle with them. In one book, there was a picture of a rainbow. Lizzie smiled and pointed at it. Her mom said, “Pretty, isn’t it?†+ +The library always made Lizzie happy. She enjoyed looking at the pictures and hearing her mom read the stories. Lizzie cherished spending time with her mom in the library. She knew it would be something to remember forever. +Tommy and his family were at the park, watching the pretty firework display in the sky. + +Grandpa smiled at Tommy, "This is what happens when you forgive." + +Tommy looked up quizzically and asked, "What do you mean grandpa?" + +Grandpa pointed up at the open that sky "See how beautiful the firework are? That is what happens when people forgive. Everything can be so beautiful when we forgive." + +Tommy sat and watched, mesmerized by the burst of colour reflecting in the night sky. He was so happy! + +"Yes Grandpa," said Tommy, "forgiveness makes everything so open and wonderful!" +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Sam and Jack. Sam had a red wagon and Jack had a blue one. Every afternoon, they would fill their wagons up with toys and they would go on adventures. + +One day, they were out exploring when they came across an old lady. She was wearing a blue dress and had a big bag with her. "Welcome, children," she said, smiling. + +Sam and Jack were a bit scared, but the old lady seemed nice, so they said hello. She told them she was on her way to the market, so Sam offered to pull her big bag for her. + +The old lady was so delighted, she gave Sam and Jack each a treat. She told the boys to always be kind and helpful, because the world can be ignorant sometimes. + +The boys said goodbye to the old lady and filled their wagons back up with toys. They rode away, happy and content, knowing that they had welcomed a stranger into their world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, he decided to find out what was on the other side of his house. He opened the door and stepped out into the big, wide world. + +He saw green grass, tall trees and little bugs. Then, something smelly grabbed his attention. It was a huge, smelly beast! His mouth dropped open. The beast roared and tried to slap Jack. + +Jack was scared. He ran away and hid behind a tree. He shouted at the beast, "Go away!" + +The beast laughed and jumped onto the earth. Then it ran away and was gone. + +Jack was so proud of himself. He had faced the smelly beast and won! He smiled and decided to explore more of the world. +Molly was a three year old girl who lived in a small town. Her favourite thing in the world was to play in her car. Every day Molly would go outside and perform scary stunts in her car. + +One day, Molly was feeling especially adventurous. She climbed up into the car and started to drive around her yard. But shortly after, Molly realised she felt uncomfortable. She couldn’t reach the pedals and the seat was too big for her. + +Molly climbed out of the car and said to her mum, “Mama, I can’t do the stunts. It’s too hard.†+ +Her mum smiled and said, “That’s okay, Molly. You can try playing in a different car. We have one that will fit you perfectly.†+ +Molly smiled. She knew her mum was right. She ran inside and grabbed the other car and went back outside. She then spend the rest of the day performing exciting stunts in her new car. She felt so much happier and comfortable now. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jill. She was so excited to explore outdoors because it was a bright and sunny day. She skipped and hopped her way through the grass and soon noticed a big, round mushroom in the middle of the clearing. + +Jill felt a chill go down her back. She gulped, but then she became very enthusiastic and decided to go closer and inspect the mushroom. As she got closer, she realized the mushroom was bigger than she thought. She shivered a little and started to turn around, but then she decided to bravely take one more step. + +Suddenly, the mushroom began to move and out popped a friendly elf. Jill let out a little scream and the elf jumped a bit too. The elf smiled and said, "Hello! I am the Mushroom Elf and I was taking a nap. Did I scare you?" Jill nodded and the elf said, "I'm sorry. How about I show you around the forest?" + +Jill smiled, feeling brave again, and said "Yes please!" The Mushroom Elf led her around the clearing and taught her all about the local plants and animals. Jill was so enthusiastic to learn about the forest that she forgot all about the shivers she had felt before. + +The day was a total success and Jill vowed to always feel brave about exploring nature and the world around her. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lisa. Lisa lived in a big city, with lots of roads and buildings. Lisa wanted to explore the city, so one day, she asked her mom if she could go explore. + +Mum said "No, it's too dangerous". Lisa was a bit unhappy, so she asked again. Mum replied: "You can only go explore if you take Jack with you". + +Jack was Lisa's big brother. He was very nice, and was always helping Lisa. Lisa was excited to explore with Jack, so she quickly packed all the things she needed, put on her favourite shoes, and asked her Dad for help. + +Dad said "You have to be careful". Lisa and Jack then thanked Dad, and left the house. + +As they explored the city, they asked people for help. Some people were happy to help, while others kept walking without saying anything. Lisa was a bit embarrassed but kept asking. Eventually they found what they were looking for: a network of streets and buildings, like a beautiful map. + +Lisa was so happy with what she found, and thanked Jack for helping her explore. They made their way back home, and Mum was pleased to see them both. They had a big hug, and then laughed happily together. +Freddy hopped on his bike and waved to his mum. He had on his helmet and was feeling fine. He drove around the block many times. "Look how fast I'm going, mum!" he shouted. She smiled and waved. + +Freddy wanted to keep going, but he started to feel tired. He stopped at a park to take a break. He laid down in the grass and started to hop. He hopped higher and higher until he landed on the top of a swinging seat. He felt so brave and proud. + +"Wow, you're very brave," said Scott, the little boys on the slide. + +Freddy grinned. He was so fine and happy. He thanked Scott and hopped back to his bike. He hopped on and started peddling. "Bye, mum!" he yelled as he waved goodbye and went off on his own adventures. +Once there was a friendly squirrel. He was always so excited to jump around in the trees, exploring and looking for delicious treats. He'd been searching all morning when he saw something shiny on the ground - a nut! He couldn't resist, so he jumped down and started to nibble on his snack. + +He was so enjoying it when he heard a deep "CRACK!" Startled, he looked up to see two birds staring at him, squawking and flapping their wings. + +The squirrel spoke carefully, "Hello, can you help me? I'm looking for yummy food." + +The birds stared at each other and then flew away. The squirrel watched them go, sad and alone. But suddenly, from behind a nearby bush, he heard a soft voice. + +"Hi, I've got some food for you! Come see!" + +The squirrel was so happy and jumped back over to the bush. There was a kind old badger holding out some nuts and seeds. He thanked the badger and happily ate all the food. + +The squirrel was feeling much better, so he jumped back up into the trees and continued his search for treats, feeling the warmth of the sun on his fur. He was truly happy and thankful to have such friendly animal friends. +Frank stepped outside. He was three and wanted to play with his crayons. He looked around the garden, but it was very quiet. The sun was out and the birds were singing. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from the tree next to the house. He looked up and saw a lazy fox stretching its legs. He was so surprised he almost stopped breathing! + +"What are you doing up there?" Frank asked the fox. + +The fox yawned and said, "I'm just taking a nap. It's a beautiful day." + +Frank smiled and reached for his crayon box. "Would you like to draw with me?" he asked the fox. + +The fox smiled and nodded. So Frank and the fox stepped together into the garden and Frank opened his box of crayons. They sat together in the grass and drew pictures in the warm sunshine. It was a beautiful day filled with friends and laughter. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. He had very curious eyes and often did not like to stay in one place for too long. One day, Tom decided to explore the garden near his house. He saw some bushes and trees and he walked closer to have a better look. + +Suddenly, Tom noticed something small and yellow on one of the branches. He went closer and saw that it was a prune! He was very excited and ran back to his house to tell his mom. + +“Mom, I discovered a prune in the garden!†said Tom to his mom. + +His mom was very happy and asked him to show where he found it. Tom took his mom to the spot and waited impatiently for her to pick the prune. + +“It’s nice to find such a big and juicy prune,†said his mom. + +Tom was so proud and couldn’t stop smiling. He didn’t forget to say “Thank you†to his mom before he ran back to the garden to explore some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go to the beach. She asked her mom if they could go and her mom said yes. + +The little girl got ready and they drove to the beach. They got out of the car and the sun was so bright. + +The little girl ran around the sand and found a puddle. She wanted to jump in the puddle and play, but her mom said no. She had decided to give her a lecture and said the water was too cold. + +The little girl was sad, but she noticed there were some cool rocks next to the puddle. She started picking up the rocks and counting them. + +The little girl's mom smiled and said, "Let's go for a walk to look for more rocks. We can find nice ones to take home." + +The little girl was so happy and they went for a walk together. They found lots of cool rocks and the little girl was so excited. She had a wonderful time at the beach. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She was playing in the park one day and saw a sack lying on the ground. Molly decided to open it and look inside. Suddenly, something disturbed her. It was a very angry bee buzzing around her head. She tried to get away from it but the bee just kept following her. + +"What do I do?" Molly said, beginning to feel scared. + +Just then, her mommy came and saw the bee. "Don't worry," she said. "I'm here to help you." + +Molly's mommy waved her hand and shooed the bee away. Molly was so relieved! + +After the bee was gone, Molly decided to leave the sack alone and just go back to playing. She had learned her lesson - never disturb a bee's sack! +Once there was a little boy called John. He was three years old and he liked playing outside his house. Every day he would go out of the gate and explore the world around him. It was winter and so it was cold outside. + +One day, John went to the park and saw his friends playing. He wanted to join in, but he had no toys. + +John saw a big rock and picked it up. He wanted to carry it to his friends. The rock was heavy and John was so small, that he could barely move it. He tried really hard and eventually he succeeded! All his friends clapped when they saw John carrying the big rock. + +John was so proud of himself. He took the rock back to his house and carried it through the gate. From then on, John never forgot to bring some toys when he went out to play. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to explore and have adventures. Jack was always told to be safe so his mummy made sure he had a helmet to wear when he went outside. + +One day Jack wanted to go explore a place. He put on his helmet and got to work. But when he got to the field, he noticed something very strange. There was a helmet that was all dirty. + +Jack went over to the helmet and said, “Hello! I see you. Who do you belong to?†+ +Suddenly, a voice said, “My name is Joe. I was playing here but I got a little too dirty. Can you help me and show me how to clean my helmet?†+ +Jack was so excited he couldn't believe it! He was glad he could help Joe. He showed Joe how to use a wet cloth to clean up the dirt and the helmet soon sparkled like new. + +Joe was so happy with Jack's help, he thanked him and ran off to finish his adventure with a shiny clean helmet. Jack smiled and waved goodbye and went back to his own adventure with his own shiny clean helmet. And be safe, of course. +Once upon a time there was a mom and a baby. One day, the mom and the baby went out for a walk in the park. Suddenly, the sun went down and it got very dark. The baby was worried. + +Mom said, "It’s ok, baby. I know the way. Don’t be scared.†+ +But the baby was still a little bit scared. The trees, houses, and bushes all looked so strange in the dark. Suddenly, the baby heard a noise. + +“What was that?†the baby asked. + +“It’s ok,†mom said. “I know what it is. Don’t be worried.†+ +And it was true. Mom knew it was just a little cat. After that, the baby felt brave and not scared anymore. Together mom and baby went home in the dark and they were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved going outside and playing in the park with his best friend, Kiki the cat. + +One day, Timmy and Kiki decided to join forces and explore the park together. They ran through the tall grass and up the big hill. When they reached the top, they were so excited to see the beautiful weather! + +“Wow! Look at the sky! It’s so blue!†said Timmy. + +“Yes, and there’s a long white cloud,†Kiki replied. + +Timmy and Kiki had a great time chasing each other around and looking at the clouds. They didn’t want the day to end, so they stayed until it was time for dinner. + +As they walked back down the hill, Timmy smiled and said, “I’m so glad we joined forces today. This was the best weather ever!†+ +Kiki nodded in agreement as they ran off to find dinner. +Once upon a time there was a special treat. It was shiny and sparkly and it looked delicious. + +But it was a fake treat! it was made of wax and it didn't taste good. + +So Tom the Bunny went to find a magical wizard to help him restore the treat to its original goodness. + +Tom: "Please, sir wizard! Help me make this treat real again!" + +The wizard smiled and waved his wand. Suddenly the wax started to melt away and a real yummy treat was in its place. + +Tom: "Yay! Thank you sir wizard! Now I can enjoy this delicious treat!" + +The wizard smiled as he saw Tom happily hopping away with his treat. He was glad he had been able to restore the treat and make it real again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very adventurous. Every day she dreamed of going on a big adventure. + +One day, her mommy said, "Lucy, let's go on an adventure! Pack your copper shovel and come with me!" + +Excitedly, Lucy ran to her room, grabbed her copper shovel and packed it in her backpack. + +She shouted, "Let's go!" + +Lucy and mommy headed out on their adventure. On the way, they stopped and played in the park, went on a boat ride, and even visited the zoo. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Lucy and mommy packed up all their things and went back to the house. Lucy was sad that the adventure had to end but happy that she could experience it with her mommy. Mommy gave Lucy a big hug and said, "That was a really fun and adventurous day!" + +"It sure was!" said Lucy, smiling. +Bob had to go to the shop. He grabbed his coat and hat and walked out the door into the rain. + +He was wet when he arrived at the shop. The shopkeeper saw Bob and said, "Hello Bob. What can I help you with?" + +Bob said, "I forgot my umbrella. Can I buy a new one?" + +The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Of course! Come this way and you can pick one out." + +They walked to the back of the shop and Bob found a sunny yellow umbrella. He smiled and said, "I'll take that one!" + +The shopkeeper carefully wrapped the umbrella and said, "Be sure to stay dry now!" + +Bob said thank you and walked back home, the sunny yellow umbrella keeping him dry the whole way. +Once upon a time, there was a man called Jack. He was troubled and wasn't sure what to do. + +He saw a path and decided to go for a walk. He enjoyed the fresh air as he looked at the trees and animals. As he walked, he began to feel better. + +Suddenly, he heard some music. It was coming from a small theatre nearby. He wanted to go and see what was happening so he went inside. + +When he arrived, he saw a group of children performing a dance. They were smiling, laughing and having fun. Jack watched and soon he was smiling, too. + +He went home feeling much better. He had gone for a walk, seen the performance and found a moment of joy. + +Jack hugged his family and declared: “Let's perform together!â€. They all clapped and cheered. +Peter had a pet. It was a brown and fluffy cat. Every day he would take it out for a walk. One day, they decided to go to the park. + +The cat was so excited. He wanted to play, so he ran around in circles. Peter laughed as he watched. + +Then there was another pet in the park. It was a big and brave dog. + +The cat was scared of the dog, so he ran away. But the dog followed him! Peter started to run after them both to catch his pet. + +The cat looked back and saw his owner chasing him. He was so proud. So the cat stopped running and waited for Peter to catch him. He thought, "My owner loves me!" + +Peter was relieved to finally catch his pet. He said to the cat, "You're so brave! I'm proud of you!" The cat purred happily as he snuggled in his owner's arms. +Mama had a big yellow thing. She said she needed to pack it in the car. + +"Mama, what is that?" Johnny asked. + +"It's a big yellow cage," Mama replied. + +Johnny was curious. "What are you going to do with it?" + +Mama smiled. "We are taking it to the zoo. We are going to put a little animal inside so he can be safe." + +Johnny smiled excitedly. "Can I help you pack it in the car?" + +Mama laughed. "Yes, of course. Let's go!" + +So Johnny and Mama packed the big yellow thing into the car together. Then they drove away to the zoo. Johnny couldn't wait to see what kind of animal would be inside. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. She was only three years old and loved exploring the world around her. + +One day she was playing in her garden when she spotted something shiny on the ground. She bent down to pick it up and it was a piece of old paper. Molly was so excited and ran inside to show her Mum. + +Mum looked at the paper frowning. "This looks bad, Molly," she said shaking her head. "We can't keep it - let's put it in the bin." + +Molly frowned and said "No, Mum! I want to keep it." + +Mum sighed and said "Okay then, but you must keep it safe". + +Molly smiled and ran outside to find a safe place. She found a small hole under a tree and put the paper inside. She shook the earth to cover the paper and smiled. Now it was safe. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack liked to buy things with his pennies. + +One day, Jack was out walking and he saw a helpful old lady selling apples. Jack thought that the apples looked yummy! + +He went up to the old lady and asked, "Can I buy an apple?" The old lady said, "Of course, that will be one penny." + +Jack excitedly dug into his pocket, pulled out one shiny penny and handed it to the old lady. The old lady gave him back a shiny apple. + +Jack was so happy to have his apple. He smiled at the old lady and thanked her for being so helpful. The old lady smiled back. + +The end. +Once there was a puppy named Fuzzy. He lived on a beach and he liked to play in the sand. + +One day, Fuzzy found an apple and he started to bite it. Just then a seagull flew down and tried to take it away from Fuzzy. Fuzzy held on tight but the seagull was too strong. + +"Let it go, Fuzzy!" shouted the seagull. + +But Fuzzy was too weak to keep hold of the apple so he let it go. + +Fuzzy ran away and the seagull flew off with the apple. + +Fuzzy was sad, so he lay down in the sand and started to cry. But soon he felt better and started to play in the sand again. + +"Never give up," he thought. "I am not too weak, I can get another apple." +Once upon a time there were two friends, Dave and Tim. They were playing together in the park when they heard an elephant. They followed the sound to find a rough elephant fighting another animal. + +Dave and Tim were scared, but they wanted to help. So, they yelled, "Hey elephant, stop fighting!" The elephant stopped and looked at them. + +"You are brave to talk to me," said the elephant. + +Dave and Tim were proud and smiled at each other. + +"Thank you," they said. + +Then they waved goodbye to the elephant and ran off laughing. +Once there was a small boy named Tim. He had a gray toy car he loved to play with. Every day he went out for a drive. + +One day, Tim went out for a drive and noticed a man looking sad. Tim stopped to talk to him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +The man said, "I don't have enough money to pay for rent this month and now I don't know what to do." + +Tim felt sad for the man and wanted to help. He thought, "The toy car can help!" So, he offered his toy to the man and said, "This is for you. Take it and pay your rent with it." + +The man was amazed and thanked Tim for his generosity. He was no longer scared or ignorant of what to do. + +The man was able to pay his rent and Tim saved the day! +Little Gia was very excited to go to the park. She got ready by getting on her special clothes. Gia skipped to the door and said to her mom, "I'm ready to go!". But then Gia's mom said, "Wait a little bit, Gia. We have to act like a big girl. Take your time getting your shoes on!". + +So Gia decided to act like a big girl. She put on her shoes nice and slow. When she was finished putting on her shoes, she stood up tall and smiled. + +Gia's mom smiled too and said, "See, Gia? That's how a big girl acts- Slow and careful!". Gia nodded with a big smile and said, "Let's go to the park now!" + +Gia was so happy to be at the park. She ran around, jumped, and laughed with the other kids. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Lucy. Every day she would stretch to get ready for a great adventure. One day, she stretched and stretched until she arrived at a volcano. + +"A volcano!" cried Lucy. "This looks serious!" + +Just then, a creature emerged from the volcano. + +"Don't be afraid," said the creature. "My name is Zog and I am a dragon. I can help you with your adventure." + +Lucy was so glad to hear this! + +"What type of help can you give me?" she asked. + +"I can help you explore the volcano," said Zog. + +And so Lucy and Zog went exploring. They found marvelous things that made their hearts sing. + +When the day was over, Lucy thanked Zog for the adventure and then waved goodbye as she stretched across the sky on her way back home. +Peach was feeling sad. She wanted to go outside and play with her friends, but she was too scared. Every day she would stand in front of the door and look out. + +One day, a small voice said, "It's okay, Peach. You can go outside!" It was her Grandma. Grandma got down on one knee and smiled at Peach. She said, "I know you're scared, but I'm here to encourage you. I'll be right there with you." + +Peach was glad her Grandma was there to help. She took a deep breath and opened the door. Grandma held her hand and they walked outside together. Peach found her friends and quickly smiled. They all ran and laughed together, and Peach even forgot her fears. + +Grandma cheered her on and smiled. She was glad to see Peach having so much fun. She hugged Peach and said, "You did it! I'm so proud of you." + +Peach knew she had nothing to be scared of. With her Grandma's help, she had conquered her fears. +Once there was a little girl called Beth. She was walking through the woods when she came across a berry bush. The bush was full of bright blueberries and Beth was very excited. She picked one and it was very smooth in her hand. + +Suddenly, the bush started squeaking. Beth was scared at first, but then noticed a little baby dormouse was trying to get out of its hiding spot. "Hello!" said Beth. +The little dormouse smiled and said in a tiny voice, "Hello! My name is Mo and I'm so glad you found me!" + +Beth smiled and said, "Let me help you get out of there. Here, give me your paw and I'll pull you out!" With one quick spring, Beth pulled Mo out of the bush. + +Mo looked very happy. He said to Beth, "Thank you! I love blueberries! Would you like one to eat?" Beth smiled and said, "Yes please!" Mo put two smooth blueberriews in Beth's hand. + +Beth was so happy. She said goodbye to Mo and hugged him. Then she skipped off home, eating the delicious blueberries as she went. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl who loved to dance. Whenever she had the chance, she would jump, twirl and spin around. + +One day, she saw a tall tower rising high into the blue sky. She had never seen anything like it before. + +She wanted to explore this tower, so she walked up to it and said, "Hello, can I come in?" + +Just then, a voice came from the tower. "Why, yes you may!" + +The little girl opened the door and stepped inside. All around her was a noisy, joyful noise, and she realized that people were dancing inside the tower! She joined in the fun, twirling and spinning around, filling the tower with happy music. + +The little girl was having a great time, so she waved goodbye and thanked the tower before she left. She danced all the way home, feeling extra happy and excited. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack wanted to go out and see the world, but his mom said no. "It's too dark out there," she said. "How about a cheaper idea?" + +Jack thought for a moment. He wanted to do something special, and then he had an idea. "Mom, I want to come to the playground," he said. + +His mom smiled. "That's a great idea," she said. "Let's go!" + +So Jack and his mom went to the playground. They had a wonderful time playing on the swings, the slides and the seesaw. Even though it was dark outside, they still had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, Jack and his mom said goodbye to the playground. They had had a great time, and Jack was very happy. He had come to the playground and had a lot of fun, but best of all, it was also a really cheap outing. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Lily and Jack. Lily liked to wear her blue cap, while Jack liked to only wear a hat. They were playing in the park and decided to race. + +Lily said, "Let's race to the tree and back. I bet I'll beat you!" + +Jack said, "You're on! Ready, set, go!" + +And they took off. Jack had a big head start, but Lily was determined to win. She ran and ran, faster than ever. All of a sudden, Jack stumbled, and his hat fell off. Lily quickly picked it up and kept running. + +When she got back to the tree, she was out of breath, but she was smiling. She said, "I won! I'm the winner!" Then she put Jack's hat on his head. + +They both looked up, and saw the empty sky. Suddenly, they saw a flock of birds flying together. Lily and Jack smiled, and raced to catch them. They were free and happy, like the birds. +Once upon a time, there lived a prince in a palace. He was very thin and ate only a few small meals every day. + +One sunny day, the prince decided to make a special treat. He gathered together some eggs, sugar and milk and stirred them together in a bowl. As he stirred, he chanted: "Stir, stir, stir! Let the magic begin!" + +When he finished stirring the ingredients together, he tasted them. It was delicious! He grabbed a spoon and ate the treat in one bite. + +He was so happy with the results that he called out to the palace guards: "Bring me more eggs so I can make more!" + +The guards ran off to get the eggs and soon were back with a basket of them. As the prince stirred the eggs into the bowl, he said: "Stir, stir, stir! Let more magic happen!" + +Once he finished, the prince again tasted his treat and again it was delicious. He happily ran off to share his treat with the people in his palace. + +At the end of the day, everybody in the palace was happy and full with bellies full of the prince's delicious treat. And every time the prince stirred ingredients together, he said: "Stir, stir, stir! Let the magic happen!" +Timmy and his dad were walking in the park. Dad had taught Timmy how to ride a bike a few days ago. They had come to the park to practice. Timmy was very excited as he approached a bike frame. + +"I'm ready, dad!" he said. + +"Okay, Timmy! You can do it", said dad. + +Timmy got on the bike and started pedalling. When he reached the end of the path he was so proud. He shouted, "Look there, dad! I did it!" + +Dad smiled. He was so proud of his son. + +As they walked back to the bike frame, Timmy felt ashamed. He had seen another kid his age riding a two wheel bike and he couldn't do it himself. + +But Dad said, "It's okay, Timmy. Everyone learns at their own pace. You just keep practicing and you'll be riding a two wheeler soon!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, Dad!" + +They walked home, feeling proud of their achievement. +Once upon a time, there was a cool green car. It drove to the park with a doll inside. + +When the car parked in the park, the doll hopped out and went to explore. + +"Look at all the pretty flowers," the doll said. + +"I want to pick some," she said. + +So, the doll picked some of the most colorful flowers she could find. + +"These are so cool," she said. + +The doll then hopped back into the car and off they drove. All the way home, the doll smiled at the pretty flowers she had picked. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She had a toy car and she wanted to explore. She drove her car down a trail and found an old castle. She was very curious and wanted to explore the castle. She knocked on the door and a man opened it. The girl asked the man if she could explore inside the castle. The man said yes and the girl went inside. + +But soon the girl found out the castle was boring. There was nothing to explore and nothing to do. The girl made a plan to make the castle fun. She started to run around the castle and repeat, "This is a fun place!" over and over again. + +The man watched the little girl run around and he started to laugh. He had fun watching her run around. He asked the little girl what she was doing and she smiled and said, "Making the castle fun!" + +The girl had a great adventure and the castle was much more fun than before. After that, the girl visited the castle with her friends, and they always had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Poppy. Poppy lived on a farm with her family and lots of animals. + +One sunny day, she was playing with her pet ducks and spotted a shiny, red mailbox! She was curious and asked her Mom what it was. + +"That's a mailbox," said Mom. "It's where people put letters to send to their friends and family." + +Poppy was excited. She asked if she could put a letter in it. + +"What do you want to write about?" asked Mom. + +Poppy thought for a minute. + +"I want to write a letter to my Grandma. I want to tell her I believe in her!" + +Poppy's Mom was so happy to hear those words. She smiled and said, "I think she will like that very much!" + +So, Poppy wrote her letter and put it in the mailbox. She waited and waited, but her Grandma never wrote back. + +Poppy was confused. She talked to Mom and asked why Grandma hadn't sent a letter. + +"Grandma is far away, so it might take time for your letter to get there," said Mom. + +Poppy smiled and said, "I believe it will get there, Mom. I believe in Grandma!" + +And that's the story of Poppy, the little girl who believed in her Grand +Max had a pet lion. His name was Roar. Every day, Max and Roar played together in the backyard. One day, Max had to go on a journey. So he decided to pack his things for the trip. + +"I have to go away for a few days," Max said to Roar. + +"What about me?" asked Roar. + +"Stay here," said Max. "Be a strong lion while I'm gone." + +So Max packed his owner and said goodbye to Roar. He promised to be back soon. + +Roar watched Max drive away. He was sad, but he was also strong. He would be strong until Max returned. +Once, there was a goat named Grady. He was always very hungry. Every day, Grady would look for something to eat. + +One day, Grady found a steak! He was so happy! He ate it right away. + +After Grady finished the steak he was still hungry. He saw a farmer and said, "Please feed me!" The farmer said, "Grady, why are you so angry?" + +Grady just said, "I'm hungry!" so the farmer said, "Alright, I'll feed you!" + +The farmer gave Grady some carrots and lettuce and he ate it right up. Grady was the happiest goat ever! He was fed and didn't have to be hungry or angry anymore. +Once upon a time there was an old man who lived all alone. One day, he needed help to get something done, but he had no one to help him. Just then, a little girl appeared at his door. + +The old man asked the little girl, "Can you lend me a hand?" +The little girl nodded her head and said, "Yes." She was very obedient. + +The old man was very happy. He gave her a big hug and asked her to help him. Together, the old man and the little girl worked hard for a whole day. + +When the day was done, the old man thanked the little girl for her help. He said, "You were very obedient today. Thank you very much." +The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome." + +The old man was very happy he got all his work done with the help of the little girl. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there lived a young elephant. He lived in the jungle and was very happy. One day, he heard a loud noise coming from a trunk, so he decided to investigate. + +When he opened the trunk, he found a little snake hiding inside. The snake was scared and coiled itself tightly. + +"What are you doing here?" asked the elephant. + +The snake said, "I'm so sorry! I was being very ignorant and decided to play a game and twist myself around this trunk. But now I'm stuck!" + +The elephant smiled. He said, "That's ok. Let me help you out." + +The elephant used his trunk to carefully unwind the snake from the trunk. When the snake was free, it thanked the elephant and said, "Goodbye! Sorry for being so ignorant!" + +The elephant laughed and waved goodbye as the snake slithered away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was so excited to go outside and play on a dark, stormy day. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a loud roar. She looked up and saw a giant tornado coming close to her house. She was so scared and started to cry. + +Mommy ran outside and saw the tornado. She grabbed Lucy and said, "Come inside quickly, sweetheart. We need to stay safe." + +Lucy and Mommy went inside and shut the door. They huddled together and watched out the window as the tornado tore apart trees and houses. The noise was so loud and Lucy kept crying. + +Mommy held Lucy's hand and said, "It's okay, sweetheart. The tornado will pass soon and the sky will be bright again." + +Soon enough, the loud roar faded and the dark sky turned blue again. Lucy smiled and said, "See Mommy, I knew the sky would be bright again." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. Joe was only three years old and he loved climbing trees! + +One day, he found a very big tree and climbed it. He climbed so high that he couldn't see the ground any more. All he could see was a wide, blue sky. + +Suddenly, Joe heard a loud crack! He had forgotten to be careful and had stepped on a big branch. The branch had broken and Joe was stuck! + +Joe shouted, "Help me! Help me please!" But there was no one around to help. + +Just then, he saw a bright yellow bird fly nearby. The bird said, "Be careful, Joe! Don't forget to be careful when you climb." + +Joe said, "Thank you, Yellow Bird!" He then stepped carefully down from the tree and made sure never to forget to take care when he was climbing. +One day, Emma was walking in the park. She loved the park because it was so colorful. Everywhere she looked, there were bright colors of green, yellow and red. + +Suddenly she heard something. She stopped to listen and heard a nice rhythm. Emma got excited and started to dance. She was moving her arms, legs and twirling around in circles. + +Suddenly she saw a girl. The girl was a few years older and was dancing with perfect rhythm. Emma stood and admired the girl, who noticed her and said, "Hi, I'm Lucy. Do you want to dance with me?" + +Excitedly Emma said yes and the two of them danced together. It felt like they were dancing to their own special rhythm. At the end, they were both sweaty and smiling. + +Emma thanked Lucy and ran away, happy and with a smile on her face. Something told her that she would never forget the day she found someone to admire and to dance with. +Once upon a time, there was a very peaceful lake. On this lake, there was a beautiful swan with white feathers and a curved neck. She loved to slowly bow in the water, making small circles. One day, she spotted a small girl sitting by the shore of the lake, looking unhappy. + +The swan swam closer to introduce herself. "Hello," she said, and the girl looked up. "Hello," the girl replied, smiling. +The swan asked, "What's wrong? Why are you not happy?" The girl sighed and said, "I'm sad because I had a fight with my best friend, and now she won't talk to me." + +The swan smiled and said, "Go to her and bow. That way, you can show her you want to be friends again." The girl thought about this and nodded. She said goodbye to the swan and thanked her for the good advice. + +The girl went to her friend's house and bowed. Her friend smiled and hugged her tightly. From then on, they were friends again and went to the lake every day to see the beautiful, peaceful swan. +Once upon a time there was a wise old man. He had a very special hand. Every morning he would part with the hand, so he could do all the things he had to do, like going to the market and fishing. + +One day, while he was walking in the woods, he heard a voice. "Excuse me!" + +He turned around and saw a little girl. She was only three years old and had tousled hair and big brown eyes. "Can I help you?" asked the wise old man. + +"Are you the one with the special hand?" asked the little girl. "Yes?" answered the old man. + +"I heard you can make things appear out of thin air," said the little girl. "That's true," replied the old man. + +"Can you show me?" she asked. The old man put his hand into the air and with a wave of his fingers, a candy appeared! + +The little girl gasped in amazement. "Thank you so much," she said, wide-eyed. "You are very wise," she added before running off. The old man smiled, then parted with his special hand, and walked away. +Once upon a time there was a farmer called Susie. Every morning she would pour some water over the carrots that she had planted in her garden. Then she would wait, be patient and watch them grow. + +One morning she felt something move in the ground. What could it be? She waited a few more moments and then out popped a bright orange furry friend! It was a carrot! She was so excited and jumped for joy. + +"Hello carrot!" She said cheerfully. +"Hello Susie!" The carrot replied. + +"Where do you want to go?" Susie asked the carrot. +"I'm going to the market!" The carrot said, hopping around the garden. + +So off they went, Susie and the carrot, to a nearby market. When they arrived, everyone cheered! They were selling their carrots at the market! + +The carrot looked so happy and said to Susie, "Thank you for being so patient, you are the best farmer!". Susie smiled and thanked the carrot before they went home. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. Her name was Lucy. She was three years old. + +One day, Lucy was exploring the forest with her parents. She saw a pale journal on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her parents. + +Her father smiled at her and said, “It looks like a nice journal. We should trust it.†+ +So, Lucy trusted the journal. She opened it up and saw beautiful pictures inside. She smiled and showed it to her parents. + +The daddy said, “That’s wonderful Lucy. I think you should keep the journal and write your stories in it. You can trust it with all your secrets.†Lucy was so excited. + +With that, Lucy and her parents went home. She kept the pale journal and it became her best friend. Whenever she had something to say, she wrote it down in the journal. + +Lucy was very happy to have a friend she could trust. +Once upon a time there was a rag. It had been in the family for a long time. It was passed down from generation to generation. Little Tommy wanted to play with it too. + +"Mommy, can I have the rag too?" asked Tommy. + +"That's okay," replied Mommy. "But first you have to be very careful with it." + +Tommy nodded and took the rag outside. He was so excited to explore. He hopped over to the next street and started making loud noises with the rag. He made noise and danced with the rag all around. + +Then a man called out, "Hey little boy, what are you doing with that rag?" + +Tommy said, "I'm playing and having fun." + +The man smiled and said, "That's good. I hope you have lots of fun." + +Tommy was so happy. He thanked the man and ran off. He continued to play with the rag and dance around. He hoped and hoped he could keep playing with it forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was called Lily. Lily was very excited for today was a sunny day. + +Lily had a new brown skirt that she wanted to show everyone outside. She ran out of her house and skipped around the garden, twirling in her new skirt. Suddenly a gust of wind blew past and the skirt started to scatter around the garden. + +Lily chased after the skirt. She ran to the left, she ran to the right, but it seemed like the skirt was nowhere to be seen. + +Then, Lily heard a voice. + +"What are you looking for, Lily" + +Lily said,"My brown skirt needs help. It scattered when the wind blew." + +The voice answered "I know just the thing. Follow me!" + +So Lily followed the voice down the garden path to a big bush. Inside the bush, was a pile of brown fabric. + +Lily smiled. "My skirt!" + +The voice said, " You should keep it close now, or it will scatter away again. " + +So Lily picked up her skirt, hugged it close, and skipped home. She knew she'd keep it safe for always - even on windy days. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Ruby and Celine. Ruby always loved to explore and one day, she found a special jewel. She was so happy that she showed it to Celine who got really jealous. "It’s mine," Celine said. + +Ruby said, "No, I found it, it’s mine!" Celine got mad and tried to pinch Ruby to get the jewel. But Ruby was quicker and ran away with the jewel. + +Celine chased her and yelled, "Come back here! I want my jewel!" + +Finally, after a long chase, Ruby stopped and turned to Celine. She said, "I don’t want to be bad friends. How about if I share the jewel with you?" + +Celine looked a little happier and said, "I would like that!" + +And from that day, Ruby and Celine stayed best friends and shared a lot of jewels. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She was very naughty, and she never behaved. + +One day, her mommy took her to a special place. It was a fun place, with swings and slides and lots of space to run around. + +Mia's mommy said, “Behave, Mia.†But Mia didn't listen. She ran around, still being naughty. + +Mia's mommy pointed up to the sky. There, Mia saw a bright, red balloon. + +Mia's mommy said, “Do you want to try to catch that red balloon? You can only get it if you behave.†+ +Mia was excited. She stood still and watched the balloon, not making a sound. + +The balloon floated lower and lower. Finally, Mia was able to catch it! She was so happy. + +Mia's mommy hugged her, and said, “Good job for behaving!†+ +Mia smiled, and they both had a lovely time playing in the big open space. +Once upon a time there was a slow turtle. He liked to take long walks along the beach. One day, he was taking a stroll when he saw a beautiful skirt by the shore. He moved closer to take a better look. + +“What a lovely skirt,†said the turtle in awe. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came along and scattered the skirt across the beach. The turtle was upset and wanted to help. + +“Oh no! Let’s find the pieces of the skirt together,†he said. + +The turtle and the wind worked together to search the beach. They moved slowly and eventually they gathered all the pieces of the skirt. The turtle was happy. + +“We did it!†he said with a smile. + +The wind smiled back and helped the turtle put the skirt back together. When it was done, the turtle said goodbye to the wind and continued his slow stroll across the beach. +Once upon a time there was a cute baby bear named Jeffrey. Jeffrey loved to play with his friends, but he was always grumpy because he was very heavy. One day his friend Violet told him, "Jeffrey, why are you so sad?" + +Jeffrey sighed and replied, "I'm so heavy, I can't play like everyone else. I can't run around and have fun." + +"That's okay," Violet said. "We can still play together in my tree house. Just use your weight to your advantage." + +Jeffrey smiled. He followed Violet to the tree house, where he used his weight to help her get to the top. They had a fun day playing together. + +In the evening, Jeffrey said to Violet, "Thank you for helping me, and for being so kind. I forgive you for anything you have ever done wrong." + +Violet was surprised. She hugged Jeffrey and said, "I forgive you, too." Then she hugged him even tighter and said, "You are a very special bear." + +Jeffrey smiled from ear to ear, feeling happy and loved. He knew he had a true friend in Violet. +John and his mommy were going to the theater. John was so excited to see the original show. When they arrived, he looked around in awe. Suddenly he saw a tall man in the corner, wearing a colorful costume. + +"What is that?" asked John. + +His mommy smiled. "That is a clown, honey," she said. + +The clown approached John and his mommy and asked if he could join them for the show. John shrugged and giggled. Then his mommy nodded and said yes. + +So the clown and John and mommy sat together and watched the original show. After the show was over, the clown said goodbye and hugged John. + +John smiled, waved, and said goodbye to the clown. Mommy gave John's shoulder a squeeze and said, "That was inspired!" +Once upon a time, there was a deer named Jack. He was a very happy deer and he liked to find things that matched. One day, Jack was walking in the forest when he saw something red and green. He ran to see what it was and found a big matchbox. "Ah ha!" he thought. + +Jack opened the box and pulled out a match. He was so glad to find something that matched his favorite colors. He wanted to show his friends, so he started to run through the forest. + +He ran and ran and soon came upon a butterfly. "Hi Jack!" said the butterfly. "What have you got there?" + +Jack smiled. "It's a match! I'm so glad I found something that matches my favorite colors." + +The butterfly smiled and said, "That's great Jack! Now let's go and show your friends!" + +So Jack and the butterfly ran off into the forest with the matchbox in Jack's hand. Everyone was so glad when they saw the match and they all laughed and cheered. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a patch. It was green and growing in a garden. A wealthy man came along and liked the patch so much that he wanted to add his own. He planted beautiful flowers around it. + +One day a little girl saw the patch. She smiled and asked the man, "What is this patch?" + +The wealthy man replied, "It's my patch. I added it here to make this garden even more beautiful." + +The little girl thought it was very pretty and thanked the man for adding it. + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you like it!" + +The little girl ran off to tell her friends about the generous man and his lovely patch. + +And from then on, the patch became part of the garden, bringing lots of joy to everyone. +Once upon a time there was a little pink bird named Sue. She was very brave and loved to fly around in the sky. One day, Sue decided she wanted to settle on a stand to rest for a bit. So, she flew up in the sky, searching for a nice stand to settle on. + +The first stand she saw was a big green one. Sue was about to settle when she suddenly heard a voice from below. + +"Hey, why don't you choose the pink stand?" The voice came from a friendly looking monkey standing by the edge of the forest. + +Sue was intrigued and flew down to have a closer look at the pink stand. When she arrived, she noticed it was much smaller than the green stand. But Sue decided that she liked the fun and colourful look of the pink stand better and so she settled on it. + +After a while, when Sue got tired of resting on the pink stand, she said goodbye to the monkey and flew up into the sky once again. + +From then on, whenever she got tired, Sue would look for the bright pink stand and settle there for a while. It became her favourite spot for relaxing and taking a break. +Once there was a little girl named Sophie. She loved her family photo, but it was broken. Her mommy said it needed to be repaired. + +Sophie wanted to help. She asked her mommy, “Can I repair too?†+ +Her mommy said, “Yes, but you must be careful and honest. Can you do that?†+ +Sophie said, “Yes! I can be careful and honest.†+ +So Sophie carefully and honestly repaired the photo. She was so proud to have helped her mommy! + +Mommy said, “Great job! Thank you for being so honest and for repairing our photo. We love it!†+ +Sophie beamed with pride! +Once upon a time, there was a brave raven. He wanted to explore the world. So everyday he flew around and looked for things to do. + +One day the brave raven saw something strange. He saw a big pile of leaves! He had never seen leaves like this before. The brave raven wanted to see what was under all those leaves, so he started to dig. + +Just as the brave raven was about to see what was hiding, he heard a loud voice. + +"Shoo! Stop digging! What are you doing?" It was an old woman. She must have been hiding something under the leaves! + +The brave raven was scared so he flew away and hid. But he was curious! He wanted to find out what the woman was hiding. + +So the brave raven decided to go back and check. He flew back and looked very carefully. Suddenly he saw it! Behind the leaves was a big, shiny treasure! + +The brave raven was so happy! He took the treasure and flew away, never to be seen again. +Molly and her mommy were going on a trip. Molly was excited and clapped her hands. + +Mommy said, "We are going to the airport, Molly. Can you say airport?" + +"Airport!" Molly shouted. + +When they arrived, Molly was amazed. She saw so many people and planes. It looked so big and she felt excited. + +Mommy said, "Let's get on the plane. This plane ride will be smooth and comfortable." + +Molly nodded and smiled and couldn't contain her excitement. When she sat down in her seat and heard the rumbling of the engines, it made her thrill with joy. + +Mommy said, "We are taking off. Hold on, Molly, the ride will be smooth." + +Sure enough, Molly felt the plane take off in a very smooth movement and she applauded with delight. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Molly, we'll be there soon." + +Molly gasped and said, "I can't wait!" +Once upon a time, there was a special girl called Lila. Every day, she dreamed about magic and being a princess. + +One day, Lila went for a walk in the park with her mum. As they walked, they noticed a pink butterfly flitting around the trees. Lila wished she could fly away like the butterfly. + +Just then, her mum heard a funny noise. She saw that a big bird wanted to eat the butterfly but couldn't catch it. Her mum waved her arms and shouted to prevent the bird from catching the butterfly. + +Lila was amazed. She said to her mum, "I wish I had magic like that!" + +Her mum replied, "Maybe one day you will, honey." + +So Lila kept dreaming and believing in magical things. One day, she knew, it would all come true. +Jill was playing on the street on a sunny day. She felt the cool breeze on her skin and smiled. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It sounded like a weird sound coming from a strange machine. + +"What is that?" Jill asked herself. + +All of a sudden, a truck drove by and sprayed water all over the street. + +"Wow!" Jill screamed, delighted. She had never seen this before. + +"Look, Mommy! Someone is spraying the street!" she shouted. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, they are. It's a cool way to make the street clean!" + +Jill couldn't believe it. She shook her head and laughed with joy. She watched the truck spray the street until it disappeared down the road. +Once there was a little boy called Ben. He had a big, naughty spirit that was always getting him into mischief. + +One day, Ben went to the park with his mum. He saw a big tree that he wanted to climb and he started to climb it without asking. + +Mum laughed. "Ben, what are you doing?" + +Ben smiled. "I'm climbing the tree!" + +Mum smiled too. "You have a naughty spirit, but it's also brave and adventurous. Just be careful, okay?" + +Ben promised he would. He continued to climb the tree, feeling strong and happy. He smiled and shouted to his mum. "Mum, look at me!" + +Mum smiled back. "You have a spirit of adventure, Ben! It makes me happy to see you so full of life." + +Ben looked down and smiled. Having a naughty spirit was naughty, but it could also be fun and make you happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old and loved to play outside. However, one day Jane was wandering in her backyard when she stumbled across a huge screw! She was very curious and wanted to measure it, so she grabbed a ruler from the kitchen. + +When she put the ruler up against the screw, it was huge! Jane was very surprised. + +"Wow! That's a big screw," said Jane. + +Then, she heard her mom's voice. "Jane, what are you doing? That's Daddy's screw," said Mom. + +Jane felt very sorry. She knew she shouldn't have been playing with it. "I'm sorry Mommy," replied Jane. + +Mom smiled. "It's ok," said Mom. "Just make sure to be careful next time. Now let's go measure something together!" + +And so, Jane and Mom had a lot of fun measuring different things and learning together the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little bird. It had happy blue feathers and beady black eyes. It loved to fly high in the sky and dip down low into the sea. + +One day, it saw a big scary tip. It seemed very strange. The bird flew close and wanted to explore, but it was so scared. + +The bird's friend Mouse, who lived in the grass, said: "Don't be scared, little bird. I will help you." + +So, the brave little bird and Mouse said hello to the tip. It seemed to like them! It smiled and said: "Hi, I am the tip. Come explore with me!" + +The bird and Mouse soon found out that the tip was actually a magical place with fun things to do. They played hide and seek in the rocks, collected shells and made a sand castle. + +The bird and Mouse had the best time in the tip. They realized that scary places can be fun, too. And they promised to come back and explore the tip again. +One day, Jack found a yummy apple in the park. He wanted to keep it a secret, so he went to hide it under a bush. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +“Hi! Come play with us†said the voice. + +Jack was surprised. He saw two other children who were pointing at the flower bush. Jack smiled and asked, “What are you doing?†+ +“We’re speaking a secret language!†replied the children. + +Jack thought it sounded fun. So he asked if he could join in. The children said yes, and showed him the special words to say. + +Jack had a lot of fun with the children. He soon forgot about his yummy apple. After playing for a while, he said goodbye and ran home. +Once upon a time there was a charming bunny named Fluffy. Every day Fluffy would hop around the garden looking for fun things to do! One day, Fluffy was hopping very fast, when 'thump' he bumped into a tree and hurt his paw. + +Fluffy's mum saw this and said, "Oh no, Fluffy has hurt his paw! We must go see a veterinarian". Fluffy was scared and asked, "What is a veterinarian?" + +Mum said, "A veterinarian is a special doctor for animals. They will take good care of you". + +So off they went to the veterinarian's office. At the veterinarian, mum said, "Hi, I'm here with my bunny, Fluffy. He hurt his paw". + +The veterinarian said, "Hello Fluffy! Let me take a look at your paw". He gently looked at Fluffy's paw and said, "Your paw is a little bit sore. I'm going to give you some medicine which will make your paw feel better and stop the pain". + +Fluffy nodded and said, "Ok". + +The veterinarian gave Fluffy the medicine and said, "You must take this medicine and come back in two weeks". + +Mum thanked the veterinarian and said, "Thank you for taking such good care of my bunny". + +The veterinarian smiled and said, "It was my pleasure. Fluffy is a very charming bunny". +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Mr. Hop. Mr. Hop liked to jump very fast. One day, he saw some celery growing in the garden. He hopped over to the celery and he saw it was big and juicy. + +Mr. Hop said, "This celery looks yummy!" Then he took a bite and it tasted so good. + +Suddenly, a squirrel came running up to Mr. Hop. The squirrel said, "That celery belongs to me! You must yield it back to me!" + +Mr. Hop replied, "I'm sorry, but I can't just yield it back. I already took a bite and it tastes so good. Please don't be mad at me." + +The squirrel thought for a moment and then said, "I understand. You can keep the celery, but you must promise to jump fast and get away from my garden." + +Mr. Hop was happy and he agreed. He said goodbye to the squirrel, hopped away very fast and finished the delicious celery. He never returned to the garden ever again. And they all lived happily ever after! +Stanley was walking in his garden. He saw something he had never seen before. It was a small, green, noisy lizard. Stanley was scared at first, but he also found it to be quite interesting. Stanley's mom stepped outside and smiled. + +"Stanley, don't be afraid," she said encouragingly. "That lizard is harmless and harmless. You can try patting its head." + +Stanley was still scared but his mom encouraged him to go closer. He took a few steps towards the lizard but still kept his distance. + +The mom said, "Come on, Stanley. You can do it." + +Stanley took a deep breath and reached out his hand. He patted the lizard's head and it made a little croaking sound. The lizard's body moved and Stanley gasped. + +Stanley was so excited that he started to jump up and down. His mom laughed and then she said, "Well done, Stanley. Now you can be brave like a big boy." + +Stanley was so happy to have petted the lizard and he couldn't wait to tell his friends his big adventure. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a fat cat. The cat was so fat that he couldn't see himself in the mirror. He wanted to see how he looked, so he asked his owner to help him. + +The owner said, "Let me help you, fat cat. Come here." + +The cat slowly walked up to the mirror and said, "Please show me my face in the mirror." + +The owner smiled and said, "Look into the mirror and say 'please'. Then you will see your face." + +The cat looked into the mirror and said, "Please let me see my face." + +Suddenly, the reflection of the cat appeared in the mirror. He was so surprised to see himself. His owner said, "See, it works if you just say 'please'". + +The cat was so happy to finally see his reflection. He thanked his owner and went about his day. +Johnny was a humble bunny who liked to hop around in his garden. He saw his friend, Tadpole, swimming in the pond. + +Johnny hopped over and said: "Hi, Tadpole! What are you doing?" + +Tadpole replied: "I'm going for a swim. Come with me!" + +Johnny smiled and hopped into the pond. They swam and played together for a while. Johnny felt so happy to be with his friend. + +When the sun started to set, Johnny hopped out of the pond. He waved goodbye to Tadpole and said: "Bye, see you soon!" + +Johnny hopped off home, feeling very grateful and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a famous university. It was a special place where lots of people went to learn. Ivy, a three year old, loved to visit the university. + +One day when Ivy was visiting, she found a very shiny penny on the ground. She picked it up and shouted "Look, I got a penny!" + +Her mom looked down and said to her, "That's nice, sweetie. Should we drop it in the donation box?" + +Ivy thought carefully and finally said, "No, I think I'll keep it." + +And from then on, she kept the penny with her whenever she visited the famous university. +Once upon a time, there was a wide factory. Inside was a slide made just for the kids. + +One day, a little girl named Jacky went to check it out. + +“Wow!†she said. “This looks so cool! Can I slide down it?†+ +Her mom nodded. “Yes, you can. Be careful.†+ +Jacky smiled, and stepped onto the slide. She was a bit scared, but she took a deep breath and slid all the way down. + +When she got to the bottom, she jumped off with a smile. + +“That was so fun!†she said. + +Then she hugged her mom and said, “Thanks for taking me here, mommy!†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “You're welcome, Jacky. Let's go do it again!†+ +And so, Jacky and her mom went back to the wide factory and slid down the slide over and over again. +Little Joe was feeling adventurous. He skipped around his garden, wearing his favourite blue shoes with rainbows printed on them. Joe saw a motor in the garden, so he decided to explore it. He ran to the motor and climbed on top of it. He felt so tall and powerful as he imagined driving it around. + +Suddenly, an elderly voice yelled out, "Hey there little Joe, don't be skipping around on an old motor like that". Joe looked up and saw an old man wearing a straw hat and holding a stick. Joe smiled and said, "Hi, can I ride it?" + +The old man laughed and said, "Sure, why not? However I must warn you, don't go too fast." Little Joe thanked him and zipped off on the motor, feeling like a brave explorer. He imagined he was travelling through a far away land, searching for treasure. + +As Joe cruised around the garden, the old man watched as he skipped around with joy. Joe smiled as he waved back to the nice elderly man. Joe had an adventure he would never forget. +Once there was a little girl called Emily. She loved to go to the beach. She would often ask her mom if they could go. + +On this day, Emily was so excited that her mom said yes! They went and played together in the sand. + +At the beach, Emily saw something special. It was a very large cone. Her eyes lit up. + +"Mommy, mommy!" Emily shouted. "Can I have the cone?" + +Her mom smiled. "Of course you can, Emily," she said. + +As Emily held the cone in her tiny hands, she couldn't wait to spoil it. She ran back to the sea and filled her cone with delicious ice cream. + +Emily was so happy. "Thank you, mommy," she said as she enjoyed every single bite of her ice cream. +Once upon a time, there was a happy horse. He lived on a farm and everyday he ran around in the fields. + +One day, the horse was running and he saw a butterfly. It was so pretty that he stopped to look at it! When he stopped, he sneezed. + +The horse was so glad because the butterfly flew away. Then he heard a voice say, "Bless you!" He looked around and saw a little girl. She was smiling at him. + +The horse said, "Thank you!" The little girl smiled and said, "You are welcome!" + +The horse was glad to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to visit an ostrich farm. So, one morning, they set off and drove to the farm. + +When they arrived, they saw a big, funny-looking ostrich. It was walking around in a big circle, making a strange noise. + +The dad said, "Look children, that's an ostrich!" + +Then they noticed the smell. It was really disgusting. + +The mom said, "Ewww, that smell. It's horrible!" + +The dad said, "That's the way farm animals smell. Let's go look at something else." + +So they did. They went to look at the baby ostriches and the father told them some interesting facts about the bird. + +At the end of their visit, they were glad they had come to the ostrich farm. Even if the smell had been a bit disgusting. +Max was a three-year-old who loved to explore. One day, he was walking around in his backyard. As he stepped around, he saw something he had never seen before. It was an old box with a lock on it. He had never seen it before and it made him feel very curious. + +Max bent down to get a better look. He tried to peek inside, but he couldn’t see anything. He looked around for something he could use to try to open it. All of a sudden, his parents called his name. + +Max quickly jumped up, but the old box caught his eye. He wanted to open it so badly. He started to stare at it, trying to figure out how. His parents started to walk closer. + +Max suddenly had an idea! He stopped staring and ran around the other way. He hid behind a nearby tree and waited. + +His parents walked to the old box. “What is this?†his mom asked. His dad shook his head. “It looks terrible,†he said. + +Max peeked around the tree. His parents just stared at the old box for a moment. Then, his dad filled the keyhole with an old key that he found in his pocket. + +Max’s eyes widened as the box popped open. Inside were lots of fun toys that he had been dreaming of. He smiled and ran to his +John saw a skeleton. He was very scared, but he was also very brave. He went up to the scary skeleton and asked, "Where did you come from?" +The skeleton said, "From a cave." +John said, "Let's explore the cave together!" +So the two friends went to the cave. They had lots of fun! They ran and shouted and danced. But after a few hours, John was very tired. He said to the skeleton, "I'm thirsty. Can we go for a drink now?" +The skeleton nodded and said, "Yes, let's get a drink!" +So, John and the skeleton went to the nearest store and bought some juice. They both sat down and drank the juice. +John said, "That was so yummy!" +The skeleton said, "Yes, it was very tasty!" +John and the skeleton laughed and enjoyed their drink. They both felt much better. + +John and the skeleton became great friends. Every once in a while, they'd get together and have a drink. They both enjoyed it very much! +Once upon a time, there was a very brave little boy named Max. + +Max wanted to go on an adventure, so one day he decided to take his boat out on the lake. He hopped in and started paddling away. + +Soon, Max found himself so far away from shore that he couldn't find his way back! He was scared. "What am I going to do?" he said. + +Just then, a magical fairy appeared in a flurry of sparkles. "Fairy, Fairy, please help me!" Max asked. + +The magical fairy smiled. "No time to waste!" she said. "Let me whisk you away and you'll be home before the week is over!" + +With a wave of her wand, Max and the fairy disappeared. Max was so excited, he almost forgot to be scared! + +When they reappeared, Max was back where he started. He had had a magical, but terrible week of being lost, but he was home safe and sound. + +Max thanked the fairy and waved goodbye. She disappeared in a flurry of sparkles, and Max never saw her again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very curious and always wanted to know more about the world. One day, she was playing in the garden when she noticed a butterfly. She wanted to see what the butterfly looked like under its wings, so she decided to catch it. + +Jane followed the butterfly until she finally managed to grab it. But when she opened its wings, strange markings were visible. Jane was very confused and started to wonder what it might be. Suddenly, the butterfly flew away. + +Jane went to ask her mom about it. Mom explained to her that what she saw were x-rays. Jane was even more confused than before. + +"X-rays?", she asked. +"Yes," Mom replied. "They help us to see things that we can't see with our eyes. We can use them to look inside a butterfly's body and learn more about its secrets." + +Jane thought it was amazing and started to wonder what else x-rays could do! +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent bear. He liked to explore the world and see all the new things that he could find. + +One day, the bear was walking through a forest and he found a cave. When he entered the cave, he saw something shining in the corner. He moved closer and saw a pot of honey. Being very clever, he thought of a plan. He gathered a few sticks and lit a fire outside the cave. + +He then took the honey pot and held it over the fire. The bear stirred the honey until it began to pour out. As the hot honey slowly dripped out, it created a sweet syrup. + +The bear smiled and said, “This is going to be a delicious treat!†+Andy and his mom were walking in the park. It was a sunny day and birds were singing. They heard a loud noise and saw a big truck hitting a car. Everyone was scared. + +Andy’s mom ran to the car to help. She wiped the tears of the driver and said, “It’s going to be okay.†+ +Andy said, “Mom, the car is wrecked.†+ +His mom said, “Yes, the truck ruined the car, but it can be fixed.†+ +Andy was thoughtful. He said, “I want to help too.†+ +His mom said, “Let’s collect some of the broken pieces of the car and put them in a bucket. We can use them to fix the car.†+ +So Andy and his mom collected the broken pieces and put them in the bucket. They wiped away the remaining pieces, spread some fresh dirt and the car was fixed. + +Andy’s mom said, “See what happens when we help others? We can make a wrecked car look new again.†+John liked to read stories every day. He learned a lot from them. One day he saw something very exciting out of his bedroom window. It was a red motorcycle! He was so excited and he wanted to know what it was. + +He asked his mom, "Mom, what is that?" + +His mom told him it was a motorcycle. She said, "It looks harmless and it is lots of fun." + +John was so excited. He wanted to learn to ride it. + +His mom said, "Why don't you read some books about motorcycles so you can learn more about them?" + +And so John did. He read and read and learned so much. When he was ready, his mom took him to the store and got him his own motorcycle. + +He was so happy! John loves to ride his motorcycle every day. He knows all the rules and he is a very safe rider. +John and his best friend, Jake, were playing basketball in the park. Jake wanted to get the ball and dribble it, but John wanted to shoot it. They started to quarrel! + +"I want to shoot!" yelled John. + +"No, I want to dribble!" yelled Jake. + +John and Jake kept arguing until they heard a loud, light voice coming from behind. + +"Hey, boys! Why don't you try something else with the basketball. Like, maybe you can play 'keep-away'?" + +John and Jake looked at each other and grinned. + +"Okay! Sounds like fun!" they said, together. + +John and Jake took turns keeping the basketball away from each other. They laughed and smiled, having the best time ever. They ran and jumped, never once quarreling about who got to shoot or dribble the basketball. +Mum and Dad were very proud. They were unpackging a new house. They had a lot of boxes to unpack. + +Little Sam was very excited. He helped mum and dad with the unpackging. He unpacked all his toys and his books. + +Mum made Little Sam some toast for lunch. He ate it all up. He was so proud of himself. + +Mum said, “Did you enjoy your toast,Sam?†+ +Sam said, “Yes, it was yummy!†+One day, Jack was watching the birds in the park. He saw them fly around and sing. It made Jack smile. + +Suddenly, he noticed a key on the ground. It was shiny! Jack picked up the key and put it in his pocket. + +Just then, Jack heard a voice. It was his grandfather! + +"What silliness are you up to today, Jack?" asked Grandpa. + +Jack smiled and said, "I'm just watching the birds and I found a key!" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "That's great! Where did you find it?" + +Jack said proudly, "It was on the ground!" + +Grandpa chuckled. "Why don't you keep it safe in your pocket," he said. + +So Jack did just that. He put the key away and kept watching the birds until it was time to go home. He had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lisa and Sam. Lisa and Sam ran fast to the park. They smiled and laughed as they spend the morning playing and exploring. + +All of a sudden, Lisa saw a fast ambulance go down the street. She stopped and asked Sam to look. "What's that?" she asked. + +Sam looked and said, "That's an ambulance. It helps people who are sick or hurt. It's very fast so it can get them to the hospital quickly." + +The friends watched the ambulance until it was out of sight. Then Lisa smiled at Sam and said "Let's spend the rest of the morning playing. We'll have lots of fun!" + +And that's what they did. They ran and laughed until it was time to go home. + +The end. +Tommy was excited. He was going to the museum to visit the science room. His mom gave him some money to pay for his ticket. + +When they got to the museum, Tommy noticed a giant microscope. He had seen pictures of microscopes before, but he had never seen one so big. + +When he went to take a closer look, the museum keeper asked him if he wanted to use it. Tommy nodded eagerly and sat in the chair in front. + +The museum keeper told him to look into the lens. But the seat was uncomfortable and it was hard for Tommy to stay still. + +The museum keeper told him, “Don’t worry, Tommy. I’ll help you.†He showed Tommy how to adjust the chair and how to watch everything through the microscope. + +“That’s amazing!†exclaimed Tommy. He had never seen something so small look so big. “Thank you,†Tommy said with a smile. + +The museum keeper patted Tommy on the back. “You’re welcome. Let me know if you have any questions.†+ +Tommy thanked the museum keeper and sat back down to explore the amazing world he had discovered through the microscope. +Once there was a girl and she was very brave. She wanted to play a game and decided to go rolling down the hill. She laughed and ran to the top. + +The girl looked around and saw something unusual. There was a hill of smooth, white ice. She stopped and stared in amazement. + +The girl got an idea and said, "I'm gonna roll down the ice hill!" She clapped her hands and smiled. + +She started to roll down the hill but quickly noticed it was slippery and much faster than she expected. She started to yell, "Whoooaa, this is so much fun!" + +The girl went rolling and rolling until she stopped at the bottom. She laughed with excitement. "That was so much fun! Let's do it again!" + +Then something unusual happened. A voice from the sky said, "Good job little one, you were very brave!" The girl was surprised and asked, "Who is there? Show yourself!" + +But the voice did not respond. "Maybe it was just my imagination!", the girl laughed and started to roll up the hill again. + + + +The end. +Once there was a furry monkey. It lived in a big, comfy bed. Every morning it would jump out of bed and clap its hands. + +The monkey was so happy and so it started to laugh. In walked its best friend, a funny little bunny. + +"Good morning! Why are you clapping?" asked the bunny. + +"Because I'm so happy! Let's go outside and play!" said the monkey. + +The bunny and the monkey grabbed their hats and clapped their hands all the way outside. They had so much fun running around, playing games and clapping as they went. + +When it got dark, the monkey and the bunny returned to their bed. They said goodnight to each other and the monkey clapped one final time before they both fell asleep. +Once upon a time there was a regular witch who loved to teach. She lived in a big house and had many magical things. Every day, the witch would teach her students something new. + +One day, a little girl came to her house. She had never been to a witch's house before, so she was very curious. + +The little girl said, "Hello Witch. How can you teach me?" + +The witch smiled and said, "I can teach you magic spells, how to make potions, and even a few tricks." + +The little girl was very excited! She nodded her head and said, "Yes please, teach me!" + +The witch taught the little girl lots of things, and soon she knew how to make some of the witch's potions. They were both very happy! + +The little girl thanked the witch and went on her way, feeling very special. She promised to come back soon and learn more. + +The end! +There was once a nosy toddler who always seemed to complain about everything. One day he heard something amazing, that the universe was full of possibilities. He decided to explore and discover what the universe had to offer, so he went outside and asked his mom if he could go on an adventure. + +His mom was very concerned and asked what he would do. The toddler smiled, and said he would find out what the universe had in store for him. His mom smiled and said that sounded wonderful. + +As the toddler set off, he noticed a world of trees, a wind full of scents and sounds, and colourful animals everywhere. But what he noticed most of all was that he wasn't feeling so nosy anymore. He was filled with excitement instead! + +He went on meeting the birds, the butterflies and the stars. He talked to them, listened to their stories and most of all he no longer complained about anything. + +The little toddler had found his own universe full of wonders and joy, where there seemed to be something new to explore every day. +Once upon a time there was a prince who used to wander in the woods. He noticed a very old lady sitting on a large rock. She was sitting there alone and looked quite sad. + +The prince said to her, "Why are you so sad?". + +The elderly lady replied, "I am feeling so lonely. I need a friend." + +The prince felt sorry for her and said, "I will be your friend." + +The lady was so happy and asked the prince to take her hand. The prince and the elderly lady then wandered together in the woods, talking and laughing. + +They became good friends and continued to wander in the woods for many days and nights. Together, they collected flowers and made sweet memories. + +The prince and the elderly lady stayed friends forever and ever. +Once upon a time there was an ugly stamp. It lived in a castle far away. Every day it would take a long journey to the market to see its friends. + +One day the stamp decided to go a little further. It travelled so far that it got lost. "Where am I?" it thought to itself. + +Suddenly, it heard the sound of a voice. It looked around and saw a little girl. "What are you doing here?" the girl asked. + +The stamp told the girl its story. The girl was so kind, she offered to help. She told the stamp where the market was and said that she would take it there if it promised to return home right after. + +The stamp promised and soon they arrived to the market. The stamp's friends were so happy to see it, they laughed and played all day. + +When night came, the girl and the stamp said goodbye and promised to see each other again soon. The girl waved goodbye to the stamp as it returned home. And the ugly stamp was happy to be back home safe and sound. +Once there was a little boy named Mike. He loved to explore and look for new things. One day, he decided to go on a great adventure. He jumped in his spaceship and flew off into the universe. + +As Mike flew through the universe, he noticed that the colors were all gray. He had never seen anything like it before. + +Mike decided to take a closer look. He landed on a small planet and looked around. He noticed something very strange. There was a big, silver gate blocking the way. + +“Maybe I can get through this gate,†Mike said. He saw that there was a small padlock on the gate and knew he had to find the key. + +Suddenly, a voice came from nowhere. “Why don’t you take this key,†it said. Mike looked around, but no one was there. He looked down at the ground and there was the key. + +Mike took the key, unlocked the gate and opened it. As he flew through, the colors of the universe changed from gray to a beautiful rainbow of colors. Mike was amazed. + +He had discovered that if you are brave enough to take a chance, you can find a world of beauty. +Johnny was restless. He wanted to go and find something fun to do. Then he remembered that the park had a big pool. He asked his mum if he could go and she said yes! + +Johnny raced to the park and could see the pool in the distance. He was so excited. When he arrived he saw lots of children already there, sliding into and out of the pool. Johnny thought this looked like so much fun. + +He asked his mum if he could go and slide too. His mum said yes and Johnny ran over to the pool. He was so excited that he couldn't stop smiling. + +Johnny stepped up to the side of the pool, looked down and knew that this was going to be great. He couldn't wait to begin sliding in and out of the pool. + +When he jumped in he realised that this was even better than he had imagined. He spent the rest of the day playing and sliding in and out of the pool, having an amazing time. + +At the end of the day, when his mum said it was time to go home, Johnny was sad but was also looking forward to going back and sliding in the pool again tomorrow! +One day at the park, two children were playing with a football. The little girl was feeling excited while the little boy was feeling a bit sour. + +The little girl said to the boy, “Let’s go park the football in the goal!†+ +The little boy said, “I don’t wanna. I don’t like it here.†+ +But the little girl said, “It’ll be fun. Come on, let’s go park it!†+ +So, the two kids ran to the goal and the little boy kicked the football in. He jumped up and down with excitement. + +“We did it! We parked the football!†the little girl said. + +The little boy smiled and said, “Yes, we did it! Let’s do it again!†+Mia was so excited. She watched as her mother place a fancy new dress in her wardrobe. "It's for a special occasion," her mother said. + +Mia held it in her hands and touched the soft cloth. She wanted to keep it forever. + +"We have to keep it safe until the special occasion," her mother said. + +Mia grinned and hugged the dress. "Ok, Mama," she said. + +Mia carefully put the dress back in the wardrobe. She closed the door and walked away. She would keep it safe for her mother until the special occasion. +Once upon a time, there was a playful bear. He loved running around and having fun in the sun. He was looking for something fun to do so he went to the grassy field. + +When he got there, he was surprised to find that the green grass had been replaced with something else! He saw and felt that the grass was now made of paper. + +He heard someone talking, so he stopped to have a listen. It was a bunny. + +The bear asked, “What happened to the grass?†+ +The bunny replied, “An artist replaced the grass with colorful paper. She wanted to make a giant piece of art in the middle of the grassy field!†+ +The bear was excited. He climbed all over the colorful paper and played the whole day. In the end, he realized that the paper was even more fun than the grass! +Jimmy was a happy 3-year-old. He loved going for walks at the park. One sunny afternoon, Jimmy and his dad were walking along the path when they heard a loud noise. +Jimmy asked his dad, “What’s that noise?†+ +The dad remembered the parade that was happening in the park that day. He said to Jimmy “Let’s see what it is!†+ +When they reached the parade, Jimmy was amazed. There were lots of people with colorful flags and loud music. He shouted with joy, “I want to join in!†+ +His dad guided Jimmy along the path of the parade. Everywhere they went, people cheered and clapped. When Jimmy reached the end of the parade, he saw a big, clear pool. + +“This is where I win!†he said. His dad explained that all the children who participated in the parade were able to jump into the pool. + +Jimmy was so excited. He took a deep breath and jumped right in! When he came out, his dad clapped and said, “Well done Jimmy! You won!†+Jimmy beamed with pride as they walked home together. He could hardly wait to tell everyone about his big win at the parade! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Joe and Sally. Joe had a big cherry and he wanted to share it with Sally. + +Joe said, “Sally, can I touch your hand?†+ +Sally said, “Yes!†and she held out her hand. + +Joe touched her hand and gave Sally the cherry. Sally smiled and was so happy. “What a silly cherry!†She said. + +Then the friends went to the park and laughed and played. They touched the grass and picked some flowers. + +The end. +Sam and Jane were playing in the park. Jane was tall and she noticed a hand in the sand. It was an old hand. She was scared and asked Sam "What's that?". Sam stepped closer and saw the hand. He said "It's an old hand. Don't worry, it's not alive". + +Jane wanted to look closer, so they both got closer to the hand. Jane noticed it had wrinkles and it was very old. + +Suddenly, a big bird flew by and Sam said "Look at the bird! It's very big". He was excited and happy. Jane was happy too and they both started running after the bird. + +The bird flew away and they stopped running. Jane felt brave and said "Let's look at the hand again". Sam smiled and they both got closer to the old hand. + +They started to explore and noticed things they had never seen before. They felt excited and happy. They both knew that the old hand was an interesting thing to find in the park. +Once there was a young bear named Bob. Bob was feeling very sad and lonely. He had no friends to play with or to talk to. So, Bob decided to take a long walk through the forest to lift his spirits. + +As Bob was walking, he heard a soft voice calling for help. He looked around and soon spotted an envelope stuck up in a tall tree. Bob went over to the tree, stood on his tippy-toes, and grabbed the envelope. He nudged it open and out popped a tiny bluebird. + +The bird was scared and trembling. Bob reached out with a paw and gently stroked its feathers. "It's okay. You are safe now," he said in a comforting voice. + +The bluebird looked up at Bob with big eyes and said, "Thank you for your kindness. I was so scared all alone up in the tree". + +Bob smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm here to help you". Bob took the bird in his paws to protect it from any harm that may be lurking in the forest. + +The bird looked up at Bob gratefully and chirped, "Thank you for being so kind to me." + +Bob beamed and said, "It was my pleasure. Now let's find your family". And so, Bob and the bluebird walked off together, headed for home. +Mum and Jack were in the kitchen. Jack was a very independent three year old. He had his own red mug with his name on it. + +Mum said to Jack, "Let's have some fun. Stretch your arms out wide." + +Jack smiled and stretched out his arms wide. His mum said, "Now reach up as high as you can." + +Jack laughed and raised his hands above his head. Then he hugged his mum and said, "Can I have a sip of my drink from my special mug?" + +Mum smiled and poured some juice into Jack's mug. Jack took his mug and said, "Look! I'm drinking all by myself. Yay!" + +Mum hugged Jack and said, "You sure are independent!" + +Jack beamed and went off to play with his red mug. +Billy and his dad were playing together outside. The sun was high in the sky, casting long shadows across the grass. + +"Look at my shadow," said Billy. He jumped up and down and watched as his shadow moved with him. + +"Let's perform a show," suggested his dad. + +Billy ran over to him, excited. "What can I do?" + +"Do you see that tree?" his dad asked him. He pointed to a big oak tree in the garden. "It's really interesting, because sometimes its shadow looks like a person." + +The dad stepped back and showed Billy how to move his arms and legs. When he stepped in front of the tree, his shadow looked like a person dancing. + +Billy laughed. He wanted to try it too. + +He stepped up next to his dad and began to swing his arms and legs. When he looked down, he was amazed. He was making a person out of his own shadow! "Look! I did it!" + +His dad clapped and cheered. "That was amazing, Billy! You're a real performer!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate duck named Ducky. Ducky lived by a big lake with all his friends. One day, Ducky saw a little fish stuck in a plastic bag. Ducky felt sad and wanted to help the fish. He used his beak to zip open the bag and set the fish free. + +All the animals in the lake saw what Ducky did and they were very happy. They knew that Ducky was a kind and compassionate friend to all. They all gathered around Ducky and thanked him. Ducky felt proud and happy that he could help the little fish. + +From that day on, Ducky and his friends always made sure to pick up any trash they saw by the lake. They knew that even small actions like picking up trash could make a big difference in keeping their home clean and safe for everyone. The moral of the story is that even small acts of kindness can make a big impact. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special rag that she loved very much. One day, she accidentally broke it while playing. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my rag is broken. Can you fix it?" Her mom replied, "Let me see." She stared at the rag and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. It's too broken to fix." + +Lily started to cry, but her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can get you a new rag." Lily stopped crying and smiled. She was happy to have a mom who could help her. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was very intelligent and he loved to play with his toys. One day, Whiskers saw his owner carrying a pill bottle. The pill bottle was very colorful and it made a rattling sound. Whiskers was curious and he wanted to see what was inside the bottle. + +So, Whiskers followed his owner and saw her put the pill bottle on the table. When his owner left the room, Whiskers jumped on the table and opened the pill bottle with his paw. He saw lots of small, round pills inside. Whiskers didn't know what they were for, so he decided to carry one of the pills in his mouth to show his owner. + +When his owner came back, she saw Whiskers carrying the pill and she was very surprised. She knew that Whiskers was a clever cat, but she didn't know he was intelligent enough to carry a pill! She took the pill from Whiskers and gave him a treat for being such a good boy. From that day on, Whiskers became known as the intelligent cat who could carry things in his mouth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her pink blocks. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. "Can I play with your blocks, Lily?" Timmy asked. "Yes, you can," Lily replied. She was happy to share her blocks with her friend. + +Timmy started to build a tall tower with the pink blocks. "Look, Lily! I made a big tower!" Timmy exclaimed. "Wow, that's so cool!" Lily said. She was happy that Timmy liked her blocks. + +After a while, it was time for Timmy to go home. "Thanks for letting me play with your blocks, Lily," Timmy said. "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm glad you liked them," Lily replied. She was happy that Timmy accepted her offer to play with her blocks. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played with the pink blocks together every time Timmy came over. They had so much fun building towers and houses. Lily was happy that she could share her blocks with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play and hop around the forest. One day, Benny saw some fireworks in the sky. He was so excited and wanted to play with them. + +But Benny didn't know that fireworks could be dangerous. He hopped closer and closer to the fireworks. Suddenly, one of the fireworks exploded and started a fire. The fire grew bigger and bigger and destroyed the forest. + +Benny was very sad because he didn't know that playing with fireworks could be dangerous. His friends, the other animals in the forest, were also sad because they lost their homes. The moral of the story is that we should always be careful and think before we do something that could hurt ourselves or others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read. She had a favorite book about a princess who lived in a castle. One sunny day, Lily decided to read her book outside in the shade of a big tree. The light was shining bright, but the shade kept her cool. + +As Lily read her book, she noticed a small bug crawling on the pages. She gently picked up the bug and put it back on the grass. Little did she know, that bug was going to be very important later on. + +As the sun began to set, Lily closed her book and went inside. That night, she had a dream about the princess in her book. In the dream, the princess was in trouble and needed help. When Lily woke up, she knew she had to go back outside and find that bug. And sure enough, the bug led her to a secret door in the tree where the princess was trapped. Thanks to the bug and Lily's bravery, the princess was saved and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in a forest. He had an axe that he used to cut wood for his fire. One day, he lost his axe and was very sad. He asked his animal friends for help, and they recommended that he look near the river. + +The man went to the river and found his axe. He was so happy that he jumped up and down. He thanked his animal friends and gave them some nuts as a reward. From that day on, the man was always happy and never lost his axe again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy was busy making tea in the kitchen. She asked Lily to give her a mug from the cupboard. Lily went to the cupboard and found a big, blue mug. She gave it to her mommy and felt very proud of herself. + +As her mommy sipped her tea, Lily continued to play with her toys. She played with her dolls and sang songs. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was her mommy dropping the mug! Lily ran to the kitchen and saw that the mug was broken. Her mommy looked sad. So, Lily gave her a hug and told her it was okay. They cleaned up the mess together and Lily's mommy gave her a big kiss. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who was very hungry. He flew around all day looking for food but he couldn't find any. Eventually, he found a piece of paper on the ground. He thought it might be food, so he tried to eat it. But it was not food, it was just paper. + +The little bird was sad because he was still hungry. Then, he saw a kind man walking by. The man saw the little bird and knew he was hungry. He held out his hand and the little bird hopped onto it. The man took the bird to his house and gave him some seeds to eat. + +The little bird was very happy and grateful. He learned that sometimes we might think something is good for us, but it's not. And sometimes, we need help from others to find what we really need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pasta, especially with tomato sauce. One day, Timmy's mom made him a big bowl of pasta for dinner. Timmy ate it all up and was very happy. + +After dinner, Timmy's mom told him to go outside and play. Timmy went outside and saw his friend Billy. Billy asked Timmy if he wanted to jog around the block with him. Timmy said he did and they started to jog. + +As they jogged, Timmy saw a little cat in the road. Timmy wanted to help the cat and went to pick it up. But as he did, a car came and hit Timmy. Timmy was hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy's mom was very sad and wished Timmy had stayed inside. She knew she should have told him not to jog in the road. From that day on, Timmy never jogged in the road again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day he broke his favorite toy car. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom saw him crying and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"I broke my toy car," Timmy said sadly. + +"Don't worry, we can fix it with some glue," his mom said. "Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, please!" Timmy said excitedly. + +Together, they managed to fix the toy car with some cool glue. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for helping me fix my toy car!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the barber shop to get a haircut. When they arrived, the barber greeted them and asked Lily if she was hungry. Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I want to eat." + +The barber smiled and said, "I have a candy for you, but first, you need to sit still while I cut your hair." Lily sat down and watched as the barber began to cut her hair. She was very good and didn't move at all. + +After the haircut, the barber gave Lily a candy and said, "You did a great job. Now, you can walk around and show off your new haircut!" Lily smiled and thanked the barber before walking out of the shop with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries. One day, she went to pick some blueberries in the forest. She saw a little bird sitting on a tree. The bird looked lonely, so Lily gave it some blueberries. The bird chirped happily and flew away. Lily enjoyed helping the little bird. She picked some more blueberries and went back home. She ate the blueberries and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to ride in her vehicle, which was big and red. One day, Lily's vehicle broke down and she had to walk a long way home. Her feet hurt and she was very tired. She suffered a lot on her journey. + +When she got home, her mom gave her a perfect cupcake to make her feel better. It was so yummy! Lily felt happy again. She decided to draw a picture of her perfect cupcake and her broken vehicle. She showed her picture to her mom and dad, and they loved it. They hugged Lily and told her how proud they were of her. From that day on, Lily knew that even when things go wrong, there is always something perfect to look forward to. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Peter. He loved to play in the fields and eat carrots. One day, while he was hopping around, he found a hole in the ground. He decided to go inside and see where it led. + +As he went deeper underground, he found a small room filled with shiny rocks. Peter was so happy to have found them and felt proud of himself for discovering something new. He decided that the rocks belonged to him now. + +But as he was leaving the room, he heard a noise. It was the sound of another animal. Peter realized that he was not alone and that the room did not belong to him after all. He quickly left and went back to the fields, feeling a little sad but also relieved that he did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to play in the winter snow and slide on the ice. One day, Tweet saw a big dark cloud in the sky. The cloud was getting closer and closer, and Tweet started to tremble. + +Suddenly, the cloud burst open and snowflakes fell from the sky. It was a loud storm, and Tweet knew it was time to go home. Tweet flew as fast as possible to the cozy nest in the tree. + +As Tweet settled in for the night, there was a loud crack outside. Tweet peeked out the window and saw that the ice on the branches was breaking. Tweet knew it was a good thing to be inside where it was safe and warm. From that day on, Tweet always listened to the weather and stayed inside when it was loud and stormy. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a country far away with his family. One day, Timmy received a big present from his grandparents. He was so happy! + +The present was a big teddy bear that Timmy could hug and play with. Timmy loved his teddy bear so much that he took it everywhere he went. He even brought it to school to show his friends. + +Timmy's friends were so happy for him and thought his teddy bear was very cool. Timmy felt proud and not so shy anymore. From that day on, Timmy and his teddy bear were the best of friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The blue bird was very happy because it had a new newspaper to read. But then, the newspaper disappeared! The blue bird looked everywhere for it, but it was nowhere to be found. The blue bird felt sad because it could not read the news anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to bake. She made yummy cakes and cookies that were so tasty. Everyone loved her baking, it was very popular. + +One day, she decided to make some soup. She put in some carrots, potatoes, and celery. She let it cook for a long time until it was ready. When she was done, she put it in a bowl and gave it to her little boy. He loved it so much and said, "Mommy, this soup is so good!" + +From that day on, the mommy made soup with celery all the time. It became very popular in their family. They would eat it every day and always ask for more. The mommy was happy that her cooking made everyone so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. He loved going to the park with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and saw a man selling ice cream. That man was called a vendor. + +Timmy's mommy gave him some money to buy an ice cream. But when Timmy went to the vendor, he saw another boy taking an ice cream without paying for it. That boy was stealing! + +Timmy didn't want to steal, so he told the vendor what happened. The vendor was happy that Timmy was honest and gave him an extra scoop of ice cream for being a good boy. Timmy felt happy too, knowing he did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max had a red rope he loved to play with. One day, Max got very hungry and looked for food to eat. He found a yummy bone and ate it all up. After eating, Max went back to playing with his adorable red rope. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who liked to sing. Every day, she would sit on a pole and sing her heart out. She was very good at singing and all the other animals would come to listen to her. + +One day, a big storm came and knocked down the pole. The little bird was sad because she didn't have anywhere to sit and sing anymore. But then, a kind rabbit came and built a new pole for her. It was even better than the old one! + +The little bird was so happy and sang a beautiful song to thank the rabbit. From that day on, she sang even more songs and all the animals agreed that she was the best singer in the forest. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a dog and a cat. They loved to play together, but one day they had a big disagreement. The dog wanted to play fetch with a ball, but the cat wanted to play with a toy mouse. + +They tried to convince each other to play their own game, but they just couldn't agree. The dog thought the ball was more fun, but the cat thought the toy mouse was more interesting. + +Finally, the cat had an original idea. They could play a new game together! They would take turns throwing a pitch and seeing who could catch it. The dog and cat were both happy with this idea and played together all day. + +In the end, they learned that it's okay to disagree sometimes, but they can always find a solution that makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, as she was playing outside, she saw a beautiful sunset in the sky. It was so pretty and graceful, she wanted to watch it for a while. + +But then, she saw her little brother Max coming towards her. Max wanted to play with her toys, but Lily didn't want to share. They started arguing and fighting over the toys. Lily got so angry that she forgot about the sunset and the beauty of it. + +Suddenly, their mom came outside and saw the commotion. She told them to stop fighting and reminded them of the sunset. Lily and Max stopped and looked up. They saw the sunset and how peaceful it was. They apologized to each other and decided to play together and watch the sunset. They realized that sharing and being kind was better than fighting over toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat with her pink fork, but one day it broke. Lily was sad because she couldn't eat her food anymore. + +Her mommy saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about her broken pink fork. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we can fix it!" + +So, they went to the store and bought some glue. They put the broken pieces together and waited for it to dry. After a few minutes, the fork was fixed! Lily was so happy and she could eat with her pink fork again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and look at the pretty flowers. One day, Timmy walked to the mailbox to see if he had any letters. But when he got there, he saw a big, scary dog. + +Timmy got scared and didn't know what to do. He thought about running away, but he didn't want to leave the mailbox. Suddenly, the dog started to fight with another dog. Timmy watched from a distance and saw that the other dog was his friend's dog, Max. + +Timmy felt brave and decided to help Max. He ran over and scared the big dog away. Max was happy and licked Timmy's face. Timmy felt proud of himself for being brave and helping his friend's dog. From then on, Timmy knew that he could be brave and help others when they were scared. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear. He lived in the forest with his animal friends. One day, there was an emergency. The bear's friend, the rabbit, was lost. They looked and looked, but they couldn't find the rabbit. The bear guessed that the rabbit must be in trouble. + +The bear and his friends searched all day and all night. They called out for the rabbit, but there was no answer. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a gun. The bear and his friends ran away, but the rabbit was too scared to move. The hunter saw the rabbit and shot him. + +The bear and his friends were very sad. They had lost their friend forever. They wished they could have found the rabbit sooner, before the bad thing happened. They hugged each other and cried. From that day on, they were always careful and looked out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a dolphin swimming in the ocean. Lily was so happy to see the dolphin jumping and splashing in the water. + +"Mommy, can we go see the dolphin up close?" Lily asked. + +"I'm sorry, sweetie. We can't go too close to the dolphin. It's dangerous," her mommy replied. + +Lily's daddy said, "But we can watch the dolphin from here. It's a very special animal. Did you know that some people have expensive toys that look like dolphins?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I want a dolphin toy! Can we march to the store and buy one?" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends saw a big statue in the park. + +"Wow, that statue is so cool!" said Lily. + +"I know, right? It's so big!" said her friend, Emma. + +Lily and her friends wanted to touch the statue, but it was too high for them. So, they decided to ask the park keeper if they could store their bikes near the statue. + +"Excuse me, Mr. Park Keeper. Can we store our bikes near the statue?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, you can. But make sure you keep the area clean," said the park keeper. + +Lily and her friends were happy they could store their bikes near the statue. They played and had fun, making sure to keep the area clean. They knew the statue was special and they wanted to take good care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on journeys with her family. They would go to the park, the beach, and even the mountains. Lily's mom always made sure they brought healthy snacks on their journeys. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Lily's mom gave her an apple to eat, but Lily didn't want it. She wanted a candy bar instead. Her mom told her that the apple was a healthy snack and would help her grow big and strong. But Lily didn't value the apple and threw it on the ground. + +Later that day, Lily started feeling sick. Her tummy hurt and she had a headache. Her mom took her to the doctor and they found out that Lily had eaten too much candy. Her body wasn't healthy anymore. Lily realized that she should have valued the healthy snack her mom gave her. She learned a lesson, but it was too late. She felt sad and wished she had made a different choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved peanuts. He would eat them every day because he thought they were delicious. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to share his peanuts with his little sister. Timmy didn't want to share because he wanted all the peanuts for himself. + +But then, Timmy's mom told him a story about a kind squirrel who shared his peanuts with his friends. The squirrel was happy because he made his friends happy too. + +Timmy realized that sharing was important and he gave some of his peanuts to his sister. They both enjoyed the delicious snack together and Timmy felt happy that he made his sister smile. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's family went to the airport to go on vacation. Timmy was so excited! He loved watching the big airplanes take off and land. + +While they were waiting for their flight, Timmy's mom poured him a cup of juice. Timmy accidentally spilled some on his shirt, but it was fine because his mom had a spare one in her bag. Finally, it was time to board the plane and Timmy couldn't wait to see where they were going. The plane ride was long, but Timmy was happy because he got to play with his toy cars the whole time. When they arrived at their destination, Timmy was so excited to explore and have fun on vacation. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the springtime when the flowers were blooming and the sun was shining. One day, Benny saw a huge carrot in the garden. He wanted it so badly, but he didn't have any money to pay for it. + +Benny went to his friends and asked if they could help him pay for the carrot, but they didn't have any money either. Benny felt sad and didn't know what to do. He really wanted that huge carrot. + +Suddenly, Benny had an idea. He could help the gardener plant more carrots in the garden and in return, the gardener would give him the huge carrot. Benny worked hard and helped the gardener plant lots of carrots. When he was finished, the gardener gave him the huge carrot. Benny was so happy and felt proud that he found a way to pay for the carrot without any money. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry, so she went to the kitchen to find some food. She found some bread and cheese, so she decided to make a sandwich. She folded the bread and put the cheese inside. + +But then, her little brother came into the kitchen and knocked the sandwich out of her hand. Lily was very angry and called her brother stupid. But then, she realized that wasn't nice, so she said sorry. Her brother helped her make a new sandwich and they ate it together. + +After they finished eating, Lily's brother wanted to play. They decided to fold some paper and make paper airplanes. They had so much fun playing together and forgot all about the silly fight they had earlier. From then on, they always made sure to be kind to each other, even when they were hungry and grumpy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars at night. He would gaze at them for hours, wondering what kind of creatures lived up there. + +One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her fix the network in their house. Timmy didn't know what a network was, but he wanted to help his mommy. She showed him some wires and told him to connect them. + +Timmy tried his best, but he accidentally unplugged something important. He felt guilty and thought he had broken the network. But his mommy told him it was okay and they fixed it together. From then on, Timmy knew a little bit more about networks and was proud of himself for helping his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to the park with his mom. He put on his favorite clothes, a big red shirt and blue shorts. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a huge slide. He wanted to go down it, but he was scared. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You can do it!" Timmy climbed up the ladder and got to the top of the slide. He looked down and felt scared again. + +But then, he remembered what his mom said. He took a deep breath and went down the slide. It was so much fun! Timmy felt proud of himself for overcoming his struggle. He went down the slide many times and had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny rock that was very special. She ran inside to show her parent. + +"Look what I found!" Lily said, holding up the shiny rock. + +"That's so cool, Lily! Where did you come across it?" her parent asked. + +"I found it in the backyard. It's so original and pretty!" Lily replied. + +Her parent smiled and said, "You have a great eye for finding treasures, Lily. Keep exploring and finding new things!" + +Lily hugged her parent and said, "I will! And I'm going to come show you everything I find." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw on her blackboard. She drew pictures of her family, her pets, and her favorite foods. One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store, but Lily didn't want to leave her important blackboard behind. + +Lily: "Mommy, I can't leave my blackboard. It's important to me." + +Mom: "I know, sweetie, but we can't carry it with us. We'll be back soon, I promise." + +Lily: "But I don't want to leave it. What if someone takes it?" + +Mom: "Don't worry, we'll lock the door and it will be safe. Come on, let's go." + +Lily reluctantly left her blackboard behind and went to the store with her mom. When they returned home, Lily ran to her room to check on her blackboard. But when she got there, she saw that her little brother had drawn all over it with crayons. + +Lily: "Oh no! My blackboard! Look what happened!" + +Mom: "It's okay, Lily. We can clean it and make it look new again. Let's carry it to the kitchen and get started." + +Lily and her mom carefully carried the blackboard to the kitchen and worked together to clean it. In the end, Lily was happy again because her important blackboard was clean and she could draw on it once more. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to explore. He went to many places and saw many things. One day, he found a great treasure map that showed where a skull made of gold was hidden. He was so excited and started to plan his adventure. + +He packed his bag and set off to find the treasure. He walked for many days and finally arrived at the place where the map showed the skull was hidden. He started to dig and dig until he found it. He was so happy and grabbed the skull with both hands. + +But something bad happened. The ground started to shake and he fell into a deep hole. He hurt himself badly and couldn't move. He realized that the skull was cursed and it was a trap. He should have known better than to grab something that was too good to be true. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to collect nuts from the trees in the forest. One day, Nutty found a big, shiny nut that he wanted to keep for himself. But, his friend Squirrelly asked if he could have it. Nutty said no, because he wanted to keep it for himself. + +Squirrelly thought this was not fair, but Nutty did not care. He hid the nut in his tree and felt happy that he had it all to himself. But, one day, Nutty went to get his nut and found that it was gone. He looked around and saw Squirrelly with the nut in his paws. Nutty was so sad that he could not complete his nut collection without that special nut. + +From that day on, Nutty learned to share and be fair with his friends. But, he never found another nut as special as the one he lost. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max lived in a house with his family. Max was a loyal dog who loved his family very much. + +One day, Max's family went on a trip and left Max at home. Max was sad because he missed his family. + +Suddenly, Max heard a noise outside the house. He went to check and found a surprise visitor. It was a little bird who had hurt its wing. Max wanted to help the bird, so he brought it inside the house. + +Max's family came back from their trip and were surprised to see the bird in their house. They didn't like it and told Max to take the bird outside. Max didn't want to leave the bird alone, so he stayed with it. + +Unfortunately, the bird had a disease that Max didn't know about. Max got sick too and couldn't recover. Max's loyalty to the bird led to his own demise. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to fly a kite. He saw a big, fat kite in the store and he wanted it so much. He asked his mom to buy it for him, but she said no. The boy was sad, but he didn't give up. He made his own kite with paper and sticks. + +He went to the park to fly his kite. The wind was strong, and the kite flew high in the sky. The boy was happy and proud of his kite. But then, suddenly, the wind became too strong, and the kite flew away. The boy tried to run after it, but it was too late. He lost his kite forever. + +The boy was very sad and cried. He realized that sometimes, we can't always get what we want. He learned a lesson that day, and he promised himself to never give up and always try his best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she woke up feeling very hungry. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can you give me some food?" + +Mommy replied, "Of course, sweetie. I can offer you some pancakes for breakfast." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yay! I love pancakes!" + +After breakfast, Lily and her mommy went for a walk. They saw a little boy who looked sad. Lily asked him, "What's wrong?" + +The little boy replied, "I didn't have breakfast today. I'm very hungry." + +Lily's mommy offered the little boy some pancakes, and he smiled and said, "Thank you! You made my day!" + +From that day on, Lily and her mommy made sure to always offer food to anyone who was hungry. +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 in the park. He found a pocket in his pants and put his toy car inside. He wanted to keep it hidden so he could play with it later. + +As he was walking, he met a little girl named Lily. She asked him what he was doing. Timmy said, "I'm going on an adventure and I have my toy car in my pocket." Lily said, "That's cool! Can I come with you?" Timmy said, "Sure, let's go!" + +They walked and walked until they found a big tree. Timmy said, "Let's climb the tree and see what's up there!" So they climbed and climbed until they reached the top. They saw a beautiful view of the park. Timmy said, "Wow, this is amazing! We finished our adventure!" Lily said, "Yeah, we did! Can we do it again tomorrow?" Timmy said, "Of course!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a bright flame in the distance. She thought it was pretty, but she knew she shouldn't touch it because it was hot. + +Lily went to tell her mommy about the flame. Her mommy said they needed to call the fire department because the flame could hurt people and houses. The fire department came and put out the flame with water. + +Lily was happy that the flame was gone and everyone was safe. She thought it was important to be careful around flames and always tell grown-ups if she sees one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy. One day, they saw a big billboard with a picture of a happy family. Lily asked her mommy, "What is that?" Her mommy said, "It's an advertisement. They want us to buy their product." + +As they continued walking, the sky became gloomy and it started to rain. They looked for a place to hide and saw a big tree. They leaned against the tree and waited for the rain to stop. Suddenly, a strong wind blew and the billboard fell on them. Lily's mommy got hurt and they had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor said that Lily's mommy was okay but she needed to rest. Lily felt sad and said, "I don't like that billboard. It's too big and it hurt my mommy." Her mommy replied, "I know, sweetie. We should be careful next time." From that day on, they never walked near billboards again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny things, especially jewels. One day, she found a powerful jewel in the park. It was so pretty, she couldn't resist picking it up. + +As she was admiring the jewel, a man appeared. He was very scary and asked her to give him the jewel. Lily didn't want to, but the man was very persuasive. "Give me the jewel or else," he said. + +Lily knew she had to be brave and speak up. "No, this is my jewel," she said. But the man was too powerful and took the jewel from her. Lily was sad and learned that sometimes, it's important to stand up for what you believe in, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a purple bird. The bird liked to sing and fly in the sky. One day, the bird found a note on the ground. The note said, "Please seat here." The bird did not know what that meant, but it saw a bench nearby and decided to sit there. As the bird sat on the bench, it sang a beautiful song. The people who walked by stopped to listen to the bird's lovely melody. From that day on, the bird would always go back to the bench to sing and seat there. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti. One day, her mom made spaghetti for dinner. Lily ate all her spaghetti and said it was yummy. + +After dinner, Lily's mom said it was time for bed. Lily went to her room and her mom locked the door. Lily didn't like it when her mom locked the door, but her mom said it was to keep her safe. + +Lily went to bed and fell asleep. The next day, Lily woke up and told her mom she had a dream about spaghetti. Her mom smiled and said she was honest. They had spaghetti for breakfast and Lily was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a sparkly rock on the ground. It was so pretty and shiny, she wanted to keep it forever. + +But, as the sun started to set, it was time for Lily to return home. She put the sparkly rock in her pocket and walked back to her gray house. When she got home, she showed her mommy the rock and they both admired it together. + +The next day, Lily decided to return to the park to find more sparkly rocks. She searched and searched, but didn't find any. As she was about to give up, she saw a gray squirrel running up a tree with a sparkly acorn in its mouth. Lily smiled and knew that even if she didn't find any more sparkly rocks, there were still other sparkly things in the world to discover. +Anna and Ben were having lunch with their mom. They liked pasta with sauce. Mom made the sauce with tomatoes, cheese and herbs. It smelled delicious. + +"Can I have more sauce, please?" Anna asked. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said. + +Mom smiled and gave them more sauce. She said, "You two love sauce, don't you? But be careful, it's hot. Don't burn your tongue." + +Anna and Ben nodded and blew on their pasta. They ate with big spoons. They made happy noises. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, their dog. He ran into the kitchen. He saw the sauce on the table. He wanted some too. He jumped and tried to reach the sauce. + +"Rex, no!" Mom shouted. "That's not for you. That's for Anna and Ben. Go away!" + +But Rex did not listen. He jumped again and again. He knocked over the sauce. It spilled on the floor. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not want Rex to eat their sauce. They loved their sauce. They wanted to protect their sauce. + +They got off their chairs. They ran to the sauce. They put their arms around the sauce. They said, "No, Rex, no! This is our sauce. You can't have it. Go away!" + +Rex looked at them. He saw their angry faces. He heard their loud voices. He felt their arms. He knew they were serious. He gave up. He wagged his tail. He licked their faces. He said, "Woof, woof!" + +Anna and Ben laughed. They hugged Rex. They said, "It's okay, Rex. We love you. But you can't have our sauce. That's for us. You can have your own food. It's in your bowl. Go eat it." + +Rex nodded. He ran to his bowl. He ate his food. It was not as delicious as sauce, but it was good enough. + +Mom came with a cloth. She cleaned the floor. She said, "What a mess! But I'm glad you're all okay. And I'm proud of you, Anna and Ben. You protected your sauce. You shared your sauce. You were brave and smart. Well done!" + +Anna and Ben smiled. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We're sorry for the mess. But we're happy too. We love sauce. We love Rex. We love you." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "I love you too. And I have some good news. There's more sauce in the pot. Do you want some more?" + +Anna and Ben cheered. They said, "Yes, please!" + +They went back to their chairs. They had more sauce. It was delicious. They ate it all. They were full and happy. They had a good lunch. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. One day, they see a big van on their street. The van is white and has many pictures of flowers and animals on it. + +"Look, Tom, look!" Sara says. "What a lovely van! Do you think it has candy inside?" + +Tom looks at the van too. He sees a man and a woman get out of the van. They are wearing colorful clothes and have long hair. They smile and wave at Sara and Tom. + +"Hello, little ones!" the woman says. "We are here to visit your neighbor, Mrs. Lee. She is our friend. Do you want to see our van?" + +Sara and Tom nod. They are curious. They follow the woman and the man to the van. The woman opens the door and shows them inside. The van is full of books, toys, instruments, and pillows. + +"Wow!" Sara and Tom say. "This is like a magic house!" + +The woman laughs. "We like to travel and see new places. We live in our van. It is cozy and fun. Do you want to play with some of our things?" + +Sara and Tom say yes. They pick up a guitar and a drum. They make some music with the woman and the man. They also read some books and play with some dolls. They have a good time. + +"Thank you for letting us play!" Sara and Tom say. "Your van is lovely!" + +The woman and the man hug them. "You are very welcome!" they say. "You are lovely too! Maybe we will see you again someday!" + +Sara and Tom wave goodbye to them. They run back to their house. They tell their mom and dad about the lovely van and the nice people. They are happy. +Sara and Ben like to draw pictures. They have many crayons and papers. They draw animals, houses, cars and flowers. They are happy when they draw. + +One day, Sara has a big idea. She wants to draw a famous picture. A picture that everyone will like and want to see. She tells Ben her idea. + +"Ben, let's draw a famous picture. A picture of the sun and the moon and the stars. It will be very pretty and bright." + +Ben thinks Sara's idea is good. He likes the sun and the moon and the stars. He nods and smiles. + +"OK, Sara. Let's draw a famous picture. You draw the sun and I draw the moon and the stars." + +Sara and Ben start to draw. Sara draws a big yellow circle for the sun. She adds some orange rays around it. She is proud of her sun. Ben draws a small white circle for the moon. He adds some yellow dots for the stars. He is proud of his moon and stars. + +But then, Sara looks at Ben's picture. She does not like it. She thinks his moon is too small and his stars are too few. She thinks her sun is better and bigger. She wants to make her sun bigger and better. She takes Ben's crayon and starts to draw over his picture. + +"Hey, Sara, what are you doing?" Ben asks. He is angry and sad. He likes his picture. He does not want Sara to change it. + +"I'm making our picture famous, Ben. Your moon and stars are not good enough. My sun is better. It needs more space and more color." Sara says. She does not listen to Ben. She keeps drawing over his picture. + +Ben tries to stop Sara. He grabs his crayon back. He tries to erase Sara's sun. They start to fight. They pull and push and yell. They tear their picture. They are not happy. They are not friends. + +Their mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sara and Ben fighting. She sees their torn picture. She is not happy. She is not proud. + +"Sara, Ben, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why did you ruin your picture?" She asks. She is disappointed and sad. + +Sara and Ben stop fighting. They look at their mom. They look at their picture. They feel sorry and ashamed. They know they did something bad. They know they were not nice to each other. + +They say sorry to their mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to draw a new picture. A picture of the sun and the moon and the stars. A picture that they will share and like. A picture that will make them happy and friends. A picture that will be famous in their hearts. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tim had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They were having fun until Tim saw Lily's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll!" Tim said. "I want to play with it!" + +"No!" Lily said. "It is my doll! You have your truck!" + +Tim did not listen. He grabbed Lily's doll and pulled it hard. Lily cried and tried to get it back. + +"Stop it! You are bad!" Lily said. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tim and Lily fighting over the doll. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked. "Why are you not sharing?" + +"Tim took my doll!" Lily said. "He is bad!" + +"Tim, is that true?" Mom asked. "Did you take Lily's doll?" + +Tim nodded. He felt sorry for making Lily cry. + +"Tim, you know that is not nice. You have to yield the doll to Lily. It is hers. You have to ask before you take someone's toy." Mom said. + +Tim gave the doll back to Lily. He said he was sorry. + +"I am sorry, Lily. Can we play together?" Tim asked. + +Lily smiled and hugged Tim. She said it was okay. + +"Thank you, Tim. Yes, we can play together." Lily said. + +Mom was happy to see them make up. She gave them both a kiss and a cookie. + +"Good job, Tim and Lily. You are good children. I love you." Mom said. +Lily was very happy. Today was her birthday. She waited for the cake. Mom said a man would deliver the cake. Lily liked cake. She liked chocolate cake best. + +She heard a knock on the door. She ran to open it. She saw a huge man. He had a big box. He smiled at Lily. He said, "Hello, little girl. I have a special delivery for you. Do you know what it is?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "It is my cake. It is my birthday. Thank you, mister." + +The man gave her the box. He said, "You are welcome, little girl. Happy birthday. You are very brave. You opened the door by yourself. You are a hero." + +Lily felt proud. She said, "Thank you, mister. You are a hero too. You deliver cakes to people. You make them happy." + +The man laughed. He said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very sweet. Have a nice day. Enjoy your cake." + +Lily hugged the box. She said, "Bye, mister. Have a nice day too." + +She ran to the kitchen. She showed Mom the box. She said, "Look, Mom. The cake is here. The man delivered it. He was huge. He was nice. He said I am a hero." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That is wonderful, Lily. You are a hero. And so is the man. He did a good job. Let's open the box and see the cake." + +They opened the box. They saw a beautiful chocolate cake. It had candles and sprinkles. It had Lily's name on it. Lily clapped her hands. She said, "Wow, Mom. The cake is amazing. I love it. Can we eat it now?" + +Mom said, "Yes, we can. But first, let's sing happy birthday to you. You are my special girl. I love you, Lily." + +They sang happy birthday. They blew the candles. They cut the cake. They ate the cake. It was delicious. Lily was very happy. She had the best birthday ever. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big sign with a picture of an arrow. The sign says "Follow the arrow to the fun maze". Anna likes mazes. She thinks they are fun and exciting. She suggests to Ben, "Let's go to the maze. Maybe we can find a treasure or a surprise." + +Ben is not sure. He thinks mazes are scary and confusing. He does not like to get lost. He says to Anna, "I don't want to go to the maze. Maybe there is a monster or a trap. Let's play on the swings or the slide. They are safe and fun." + +Anna is sad. She wants to go to the maze with Ben. She thinks Ben is her best friend and he is very attractive. She likes his curly hair and his big smile. She says to Ben, "Please, Ben, let's go to the maze. It will be fun. I will hold your hand and we will not get lost. Maybe we can find a nice flower or a shiny stone. Please, Ben, please." + +Ben sees that Anna is sad. He does not want to make Anna sad. He likes Anna too. He thinks she is his best friend and she is very attractive. He likes her long hair and her bright eyes. He says to Anna, "Okay, Anna, let's go to the maze. But you have to hold my hand and we have to follow the arrow. And if we see a monster or a trap, we have to run away fast. Okay, Anna, okay." + +Anna is happy. She hugs Ben and says, "Thank you, Ben, thank you. You are very brave and kind. Let's go to the maze and have fun." They hold hands and follow the arrow to the fun maze. They have a great time and find a treasure and a surprise. They are very happy and they are very attractive. +One day, a little boy named Ben saw a fire in the woods. He wanted to see the fire, so he ran to the woods. He did not tell his mom or dad where he was going. + +In the woods, the fire was big and bright. It made a lot of noise and smoke. Ben was scared, but he wanted to get closer. He followed the fire as it moved through the trees. + +But the fire was not nice. It burned the trees and the animals. It hurt Ben's eyes and lungs. He started to cough and cry. He wanted to go back home, but he did not know the way. + +Then he heard a voice. It was a wise owl who lived in the woods. The owl saw Ben and flew to him. He said, "Little boy, why did you follow the fire? The fire is bad. It can hurt you and the woods. You should stay away from the fire. Come with me, I will show you the way home." + +Ben was happy to see the owl. He said, "Thank you, wise owl. I was silly to follow the fire. I will not do it again. Please take me home." The owl nodded and flew ahead. Ben followed the owl as he led him out of the woods. + +Soon, Ben saw his house. He ran to his mom and dad and hugged them. He told them what happened and said he was sorry. His mom and dad were angry, but they were also glad that he was safe. They thanked the owl for helping Ben. The owl said, "You are welcome. Remember, little boy, do not follow the fire. Follow the wise." Then he flew away. Ben learned his lesson and never followed the fire again. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls and read books. She did not like to talk to new people or go to noisy places. One day, her mom told her they were going to visit her aunt and uncle on their farm. Lily felt scared and did not want to go. + +"Please, mom, can we stay home?" Lily asked in a small voice. + +"No, sweetie, we have to go. Your aunt and uncle are very nice and they have a surprise for you. You will like it, I promise," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily sighed and packed her bag. She took her favorite doll and her book. She hoped the surprise was not something scary or loud. + +When they arrived at the farm, Lily saw many animals. There were cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, and a dog. The dog ran to greet them and barked loudly. Lily hid behind her mom and clutched her doll. + +"Hello, hello, welcome to our farm!" her aunt and uncle said. They hugged Lily's mom and then looked at Lily. "And who is this pretty girl? Is this Lily?" + +Lily nodded and gave a shy smile. She did not say anything. + +"Come on, Lily, don't be shy. We have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" her uncle asked. + +Lily felt curious and nodded again. She followed her uncle to a small shed. Inside, there was a big basket with a soft blanket. Lily peeked inside and gasped. There were four baby chicks in the basket. They were yellow and fluffy and made cute noises. + +"These are your surprise, Lily. They hatched from eggs this morning. Do you want to hold one?" her uncle asked. + +Lily reached out her hand and gently picked up one of the chicks. It felt warm and soft in her hand. It looked at her with its tiny eyes and cheeped. Lily felt happy and smiled. + +"Hello, little chick. You are so cute. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +The chick did not answer, but it snuggled closer to Lily. Lily felt a yawn coming and covered her mouth. She was tired from the long trip and the excitement. + +"You look sleepy, Lily. Why don't you take a nap in the guest room? You can take the chick with you, if you want. He will keep you company," her aunt said. + +Lily nodded and thanked her aunt and uncle. She carried the chick to the guest room and laid down on the bed. She put the chick next to her and covered them both with the blanket. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of the farm and the animals and the surprise. She was not scared or shy anymore. She was happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many leaves on the ground. The leaves are red, yellow and brown. They are pretty. + +"Let's jump on the leaves!" Tim says. He runs and jumps on a big pile of leaves. He makes a loud sound. "Crunch, crunch, crunch!" + +Sam laughs and joins him. He jumps on another pile of leaves. He makes a loud sound too. "Crunch, crunch, crunch!" + +They have fun jumping on the leaves. They feel happy and free. + +But then they hear a noise. It is a big dog. The dog is barking. He is running towards them. He looks angry. + +"Help!" Tim and Sam say. They are scared. They do not like the dog. + +They run away from the dog. They look for a safe place. They see a big tree. The tree has a hole. They run to the tree. They go inside the hole. + +The dog comes to the tree. He sniffs the hole. He tries to get in. But he is too big. He cannot fit. + +Tim and Sam hug each other. They are safe. They wait for the dog to go away. + +The dog barks for a while. He is mad. He cannot catch them. He gives up. He goes away. + +Tim and Sam peek out of the hole. They see the dog is gone. They sigh with relief. + +They come out of the hole. They look at each other. They smile. + +They are still friends. They still like to play in the park. They still like to jump on the leaves. But they do not like the big dog. They stay away from him. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But sometimes they quarrel over who gets what. One day, they see a big package in the living room. It has a card that says "For Anna and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa". + +"Wow, what is it?" Anna asks. + +"Let's open it and see!" Ben says. + +They tear off the paper and find a big box of blocks. There are many colors and shapes. They can build houses, cars, animals, and anything they want. + +"Look, I made a tower!" Anna says. + +"I made a bridge!" Ben says. + +They are very happy and start to play together. But soon they quarrel again. + +"I want the red block!" Anna says. + +"No, I want it! It's mine!" Ben says. + +They pull and tug at the block. It falls to the floor and breaks in half. + +"Oh no!" they both say. + +They look at the broken block and feel sad. They realize they were silly to quarrel over a block. They have so many other blocks to share. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. You can have the red block." Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. You can have it. I like the blue block." Anna says. + +They hug and say they are sorry. They start to build a new tower and a new bridge. They are glad they have each other and the blocks. They thank Grandma and Grandpa for the package. They play happily and do not quarrel anymore. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with their toys. Lily had a doll and Tom had a zebra. The zebra was soft and black and white. + +One day, Lily and Tom had a fight. Lily wanted to play with the zebra, but Tom said no. He said it was his zebra and he cared for it. Lily said she cared for it too and she was gentle with it. Tom said she was not gentle, she was rough. He said she pulled its tail and made it dirty. + +Lily and Tom shouted at each other. They both wanted the zebra. They both pulled the zebra. The zebra was sad. It did not like to be pulled. It wanted to be loved. + +Then, Lily and Tom heard a voice. It was Mom. She came into the room and saw them fighting. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? You are supposed to be friends. You should share your toys and be kind to each other. And you should be gentle with the zebra. It is a toy, but it has feelings too. How would you feel if someone pulled you?" + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They looked at the zebra. It looked sad too. They said sorry to each other and to the zebra. They hugged the zebra and gave it a kiss. They said they cared for the zebra and they would be gentle with it. They said they cared for each other too and they would be friends. + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's better. Now you can play nicely together. And you can take turns with the zebra. It likes to be with both of you. But remember, be gentle and care for it." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They thanked Mom and said they loved her. They played with the zebra and the doll. They were happy. The zebra was happy too. It felt loved. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were knights and princesses. Tom had a toy sword that he used to fight dragons and monsters. Lily had a crown and a dress that she wore to look pretty and brave. + +One day, Tom's sword broke. He was very sad. He could not play with Lily anymore. He said, "Lily, I miss my sword. It was my best toy. How can I be a knight without a sword?" + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Tom. I have an idea. We can make a new sword for you. We can use a stick and some tape and some paper. It will be a good sword. Come on, let's go and find a stick." + +Tom and Lily went to look for a stick. They found a big one in the corner of the garden. It was near the fence. Behind the fence, there was a big dog. The dog was angry and loud. It barked and growled at Tom and Lily. It wanted to bite them. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away from the fence. They said, "That dog is dangerous. It is not a friendly dog. It is a bad dog. We don't like that dog." + +They ran back to the house. They told their mom about the dog. Their mom said, "That dog belongs to our neighbor. He is not a bad dog. He is just lonely and bored. He needs a friend. Maybe you can be his friend. You can give him a toy or a treat. Then he will be happy and quiet." + +Tom and Lily thought about it. They said, "Maybe we can try. But we need a sword. A sword will make us brave. A sword will protect us from the dog." + +They went to their room. They made a new sword with the stick and the tape and the paper. It was a good sword. It was shiny and strong. Tom was happy. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. You are a good princess. Now I have a sword again. Now I can be a knight again." + +They went back to the garden. They took the sword and a ball. They went to the fence. They saw the dog. The dog was still angry and loud. It barked and growled at Tom and Lily. It wanted to bite them. + +Tom and Lily were not scared. They had a sword. They said, "Hello, dog. We are Tom and Lily. We are your neighbors. We want to be your friends. We have a ball for you. Do you want to play with us?" + +They threw the ball over the fence. The dog saw the ball. It stopped barking and growling. It ran after the ball. It caught the ball. It wagged its tail. It liked the ball. It liked Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They said, "See, dog. You are not a dangerous dog. You are a friendly dog. You are a good dog. We like you. Do you like us?" + +The dog barked and licked the fence. It liked Tom and Lily. It wanted to play with them. It wanted to be their friend. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They had a new friend. They said, "We don't miss our old sword. We have a new sword. We have a new friend. We have a new game. We are the best knights and princesses in the world." +Lily was nervous. She had to mail a folder to her teacher. The folder had her drawings and stories. She worked hard on them. She wanted her teacher to like them. + +She asked her mom to help her. Her mom put the folder in a big envelope. She wrote the teacher's name and address on it. She gave Lily a stamp to stick on it. + +"Are you ready to mail your folder, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, mom. Let's go to the mailbox," Lily said. + +They walked to the mailbox at the corner. Lily held the envelope tight. She opened the mailbox and put the envelope inside. She heard a thud. + +"Bye, folder. I hope you get to my teacher soon," Lily said. + +"Good job, Lily. You mailed your folder. I'm sure your teacher will love your drawings and stories," her mom said. + +They hugged and walked back home. Lily felt happy. She mailed her folder. She was not nervous anymore. +Tom is a farmer. He likes to grow plants and feed animals. He works hard every day on his farm. He has a big red tractor and a friendly dog. + +One day, Tom gets a letter. It is from a school. The school wants Tom to study with them. They say Tom is very original. They like how he grows different plants and makes new things. They want to learn from him. + +Tom is curious. He has never been to a school. He wonders what it is like. He asks his dog, "Should I go to the school? Do you want to come with me?" + +The dog barks and wags his tail. He likes to go to new places. He thinks the school might be fun. + +Tom decides to go to the school. He packs his bag with some seeds, some fruits, and some tools. He puts his dog in the tractor and drives away. He is excited to study with the school and share his original ideas. He hopes they will like him and his dog. He also hopes to learn something new. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. One day, they saw a new path in the park. It looked dark and scary, but also exciting. + +"Let's go and see what's there!" Tom said. + +"No, Tom, we should not go there. It is not safe. Mommy and Daddy would be angry," Lily said. She was afraid of the new path. + +"Don't be a baby, Lily. It will be fun. You are just jealous because I am brave and you are not," Tom said. He was mean to Lily. + +He ran to the new path and Lily followed him. She did not want to be alone. She wanted to warn Tom, but he did not listen. + +They walked on the new path for a while. It was dark and cold. They heard strange noises and saw scary shadows. They wanted to go back, but they did not know how. They were lost. + +They cried and shouted for help, but no one heard them. They were very scared and sorry. They wished they had listened to Lily and stayed away from the new path. They missed their Mommy and Daddy. They did not know what would happen to them. They were in big trouble. +Tim and Jen are playing pretend. They have a big box that is their shop. Tim is the shopkeeper and Jen is the customer. They use pens and paper to make pretend money and things to buy. + +"Hello, welcome to my shop. What do you want to buy?" Tim asks. + +"I want to buy a cake, please. How much is it?" Jen says. + +"A cake is five pens. Do you have enough money?" Tim says. + +Jen counts her pens. She has six pens. She gives five pens to Tim and takes the cake. The cake is really a pillow with a picture of a cake on it. + +"Thank you for buying my cake. It is very yummy. Do you want anything else?" Tim says. + +"No, thank you. I have to go now. Bye!" Jen says. + +"Bye! Come again soon!" Tim says. + +Tim and Jen are very happy. They like to play pretend. They are dependable friends. They always share and serve each other. They have a lot of fun with their pens and paper and box and pillow. They are good at using their imagination. +Lily liked to go to the park with her mom. She liked to play on the swings and the slide. She also liked to buy ice cream from the vendor. The vendor was a nice man who always smiled and gave her a big scoop. + +One day, Lily saw a new vendor at the park. He had a cart with balloons and toys. Lily wanted a balloon, so she asked her mom for some money. Her mom gave her a coin and told her to be polite. + +Lily walked to the new vendor and said, "Hello, can I have a balloon, please?" + +The new vendor looked at her and said, "No, you can't. These balloons are not for you. They are for big kids who can pay more. Go away, you little pest." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like the new vendor. He was mean and rude. She ran back to her mom and told her what happened. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That was not nice of him. He should improve his manners. He should be gentle and kind to everyone. How about we go to the old vendor and get some ice cream instead?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked that idea. She liked the old vendor. He was gentle and kind. She hoped he would never leave the park. +Lily and Ben are playing hide and seek in the park. Lily is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Lily counts to ten and then says, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +Lily looks for Ben behind the trees, under the bench, and in the sandbox. She cannot find him anywhere. She thinks he is very good at hiding. She wonders where he is. + +Ben is hiding behind a big bush. He is very quiet and still. He does not want Lily to find him. He thinks he is very clever. He smiles and giggles to himself. + +But then, he feels something tickle his nose. He looks down and sees a small ant crawling on his face. He tries to blow it away, but it does not move. He tries to shake his head, but it does not fall. He tries to ignore it, but it tickles more and more. + +He cannot stand it anymore. He sneezes loudly. "Achoo!" + +Lily hears the sneeze and hurries to the bush. She pulls the leaves apart and sees Ben. She says, "I found you! You sneezed!" + +Ben rubs his nose and says, "Sorry, Lily. There was an ant on my nose. It made me sneeze." + +Lily laughs and says, "That's okay, Ben. It was a funny sneeze. You are a good hider. Do you want to play again?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, please. But this time, you hide and I seek. And no ants, please!" + +They run to a new spot and start a new game. They have fun playing hide and seek in the park. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play soccer in the field near their house. One day, they saw a big sign on the field. The sign said: "This field is for sale. It is very expensive. Do not play here." + +Ben and Sam were sad. They loved the field. They did not want anyone to buy it. They decided to ignore the sign and play soccer anyway. + +But soon, a man came to the field. He was angry. He said: "Hey, you kids! Get off my field! I paid a lot of money for it. You are ruining the grass!" + +Ben and Sam were scared. They did not know the man. They said: "Sorry, mister. We did not see the sign. We just wanted to play soccer. This is our favorite field." + +The man did not listen. He said: "I don't care. This is my field now. Go away or I will call the police!" + +Ben and Sam ran away. They did not want to get in trouble. They went back to their house. They told their mom what happened. Their mom was sorry. She said: "I know, boys. It is hard to lose something you love. But maybe we can find another field to play soccer. Or maybe we can make friends with the man and ask him to share the field." + +Ben and Sam nodded. They hoped their mom was right. They still missed the field. But they also wanted to be safe and kind. They learned that some things are very expensive. And some things are more important than money. +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran behind a big tree and waited for Tom to find her. She hoped he would not see her. + +Tom looked around the park and tried to guess where Lily was. He saw a swing, a slide, a bench, and a fountain, but no Lily. He called out, "Lily, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Lily heard Tom's voice and giggled. She wanted to say something, but she remembered the rule: no talking when hiding. She stayed quiet and still behind the tree. + +Tom walked closer to the tree and heard a sound. He thought it was a bird, but then he realized it was Lily. He smiled and ran to the tree. He shouted, "I found you, Lily! I win!" + +Lily came out from behind the tree and pouted. She said, "No fair, Tom! You cheated! You heard me laugh!" + +Tom said, "No, I didn't cheat, Lily. You made a noise and I heard it. That's how you play hide and seek. You have to be silent and hidden." + +Lily said, "But you didn't mention that rule before. You only said no talking." + +Tom said, "Well, that's the same thing. No talking means no making any sound. If you make a sound, I can find you." + +Lily said, "Fine, but next time you have to tell me all the rules. And I get to be the seeker now. You have to hide." + +Tom said, "OK, OK. You can be the seeker. But I will be very hidden and you will never find me." + +Lily said, "We'll see about that. Count to ten and then come and look for me." + +Tom said, "OK. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" + +Tom and Lily ran around the park and had fun playing hide and seek. They took turns being the seeker and the hider. They laughed and smiled and enjoyed their game. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom comes to Anna's house. He knocks on the door. + +"Hello, Tom!" Anna says. She opens the door. "Welcome to my house!" + +"Thank you, Anna!" Tom says. He smiles. He has a big bag. "I have something for you!" + +"What is it?" Anna asks. She is curious. + +Tom takes out a picture. He made it with crayons and stickers. It is a picture of Tom and Anna playing in the park. There are flowers and trees and birds. + +"Wow, Tom! This is beautiful!" Anna says. She is happy. "You are very good at making pictures!" + +"Thank you, Anna!" Tom says. He is proud. "I made it for you. You are my best friend!" + +Anna hugs Tom. She has an idea. "Let's display your picture on the wall!" + +"Okay!" Tom says. He agrees. + +They go to the living room. Anna finds some tape. She helps Tom to stick the picture on the wall. They look at it. It is bright and colorful. + +"Look, Mom!" Anna says. She calls her mom. "Tom made me a picture!" + +Anna's mom comes. She sees the picture. She likes it. "That is very nice, Tom!" She says. "You are very creative!" + +"Thank you, Mom!" Tom says. He is shy. + +Anna's mom smiles. She is kind. "You are very welcome, Tom! You are always welcome here. Our house is open for you!" +Sam liked to play his guitar. He learned how to make sounds with it from his dad. He wanted to show his friends his guitar, so he brought it to school. + +But when he got to school, some kids laughed at him. They said his guitar was too big and too loud. They said he was silly and noisy. Sam felt ashamed. He wanted to hide his guitar and go home. + +Then he saw his friend Lily. Lily was nice and kind. She liked to sing and dance. She saw Sam and his guitar and smiled. + +"Hi, Sam," she said. "Can I see your guitar? It looks cool." + +Sam felt a little better. He showed Lily his guitar and how to hold it. He played a song for her. Lily clapped and cheered. + +"Wow, Sam, you are good!" she said. "Can you teach me how to play?" + +Sam nodded. He felt happy. He liked to teach Lily. He encouraged her to try different sounds and chords. He said she was smart and brave. + +Soon, other kids came to see them. They wanted to hear Sam and Lily play. They said they were sorry for laughing. They said they liked Sam's guitar and wanted to learn too. + +Sam felt proud. He was not ashamed anymore. He shared his guitar with his friends. He thanked Lily for being his friend. He had fun playing his guitar at school. +Lily is a cat with blue fur. She likes to play with her toys and nap in the sun. One day, she sees a new cat outside her window. The new cat has black fur and green eyes. Lily wants to be friends with the new cat. + +Lily runs to the door and meows. She wants her mom to open the door. Her mom sees the new cat and smiles. She opens the door and says, "Lily, do you want to invite the new cat to play?" + +Lily nods and runs outside. She goes to the new cat and says, "Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?" The new cat looks at Lily and says, "Hi, I am Max. Yes, I want to play with you." + +Lily and Max play with a ball, a mouse, and a feather. They chase each other and roll on the grass. They have fun and laugh. They become friends. + +Lily's mom watches them and says, "Lily, you are very kind to invite Max to play. He is a nice cat. Do you want to share your snack with him?" Lily says, "Yes, mom. I want to share my snack with Max. He is my new friend." Lily and Max go inside and eat some fish and milk. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the bathroom. They liked to splash water and make bubbles. But they were not careful. They left the faucet on and the water spilled over the sink. The floor was wet and slippery. + +Mom came in and saw the mess. She was angry and sad. She said, "Ben and Lily, what have you done? You flooded the bathroom! You could have hurt yourself or broken something. You need to fix this right now!" + +Ben and Lily were nervous. They did not know how to fix the water. They tried to use towels and paper to dry the floor. But it was not enough. The water kept dripping from the faucet and the sink. + +Mom went to get a wrench and a bucket. She said, "I will try to fix the faucet and stop the water. You stay here and keep drying the floor. And don't touch anything else!" + +But Ben and Lily did not listen. They were curious and bored. They saw a big button on the wall. They wondered what it did. They pushed it together. + +The button was for the toilet. It made a loud noise and flushed a lot of water. The water came out of the toilet and mixed with the water on the floor. The bathroom was more flooded than before. + +Mom heard the noise and came back. She saw the toilet water and the button. She was very angry and sad. She said, "Ben and Lily, you made it worse! You pushed the wrong button! You ruined the bathroom! You need to go to your room and think about what you did!" + +Ben and Lily were scared and sorry. They ran to their room and cried. They wished they had been careful and listened to Mom. They did not like the bathroom anymore. They did not like the button. They did not like the water. They did not like the story. The end. +Tim and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to build forts with pillows and blankets. They used the sofa, the table and the chairs to make their fort. They pretended they were in a deep cave and they had to hide from the scary monsters. + +But then Tim saw Lily's doll on the chair. He wanted to play with it. He grabbed the doll and ran to his fort. Lily saw him and got very angry. She yelled, "Give me back my doll! That's mine!" + +Tim yelled back, "No, it's mine now! I found it in the cave!" He hugged the doll and did not want to share. + +Lily ran after him and tried to take the doll from him. They pulled and pushed and fought over the doll. They did not hear their mom coming into the room. + +Mom saw them fighting and was very upset. She yelled, "Stop it right now! You are being very naughty! You have to share and be nice to each other!" + +She took the doll from them and put it on the shelf. She said, "You are both in time out. You have to sit on the chairs and think about what you did. No more playing for today." + +Tim and Lily felt very sad and sorry. They had to sit on the chairs and watch their fort fall apart. They wished they had shared and played nicely. They had no fun at all. +Sara and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. Sara likes the pink doll and Tom likes the blue car. They take turns to play with them. + +But then, a big dog comes into the garden. It is black and loud. It runs towards Sara and Tom. They are fearful. They drop their toys and run to the house. The dog picks up the pink doll and the blue car in its mouth. It shakes them and tears them. + +Sara and Tom are sad. They watch from the window as the dog digs a hole in the ground. It buries the pink doll and the blue car in the hole. It covers them with dirt. Then it runs away. + +Sara and Tom go out to the garden. They try to find the hole where the dog buried their toys. But they cannot see it. The dirt is smooth and flat. They cry and hug each other. They miss their pink doll and their blue car. They wish the dog never came. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to make a pile of leaves and jump in it. + +"Help me, Lily!" Tom says. "Let's pick up the leaves and put them here." + +"OK, Tom!" Lily says. "This is fun!" + +They work hard and make a big pile of leaves. They are happy and proud. + +"Look, Lily! We did it!" Tom says. "Now we can jump in it!" + +"Yes, Tom! Let's go!" Lily says. + +They run to the pile of leaves and jump in it. They laugh and giggle. They feel the leaves on their faces and hands. They are soft and crunchy. + +But then they hear a loud noise. They look up and see a fat squirrel. The squirrel is angry. The squirrel thinks the pile of leaves is his home. + +"Hey, you!" the squirrel says. "Get out of my home! You are messing it up!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They did not know the pile of leaves was the squirrel's home. They did not want to make the squirrel mad. + +"Sorry, squirrel!" Tom says. "We did not know. We just wanted to play." + +"Sorry, squirrel!" Lily says. "We will go away. We will not bother you." + +They get out of the pile of leaves and run away. They find another place to play. They are still friends. + +The squirrel is happy. He fixes his home. He makes it cozy and warm. He is ready for winter. +Lily and Max were having a picnic with their mom and dad. They had sandwiches, juice, and fruit. Lily liked grapes very much. She took a big bunch from the basket and put it on her plate. + +"Can I have some grapes, please?" Max asked. + +"Sure, here you go," Lily said. She gave him a few grapes from her bunch. + +Max ate the grapes and made a funny face. "Yuck! These grapes are sour!" + +Lily looked at her grapes and frowned. She did not like sour grapes. She wanted sweet grapes. She took a bite of one grape and spit it out. "You're right, these grapes are sour!" + +Mom and dad heard them and came over. "What's wrong, kids?" mom asked. + +"These grapes are sour!" Lily and Max said together. + +Mom and dad smiled. "Oh, we're sorry. We didn't know. We got these grapes from the farmer's market. They are a special kind of grapes. They are called crazy grapes. They are sour on the outside, but sweet on the inside. You have to peel them first." + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They had never heard of crazy grapes before. They were curious. They peeled a grape each and tasted it. It was true. The inside was sweet and juicy. + +"Mmm, these grapes are good!" Lily and Max said. + +They peeled more grapes and ate them happily. They liked crazy grapes after all. They thanked mom and dad for the picnic and the crazy grapes. Mom and dad hugged them and said they were glad they enjoyed them. They all had a nice picnic together. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they wanted the same thing. Then they would fight and cry. + +One day, Mom gave them a treat. It was a big cookie with chocolate chips. She said, "This is for both of you. You have to share it." + +Ben and Lily looked at the cookie. It smelled good. They both wanted it. Ben said, "I want the big half." Lily said, "No, I want the big half." They pulled the cookie from each other. The cookie broke into pieces. Some pieces fell on the floor. + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Look what you did. You wasted the treat. Now you have nothing. You should have shared it nicely." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We were selfish. Can we have another treat?" + +Mom said, "No, you can't. You have to learn your lesson. Now go to your room and think about what you did." + +Ben and Lily went to their room. They were sad and restless. They wished they had shared the cookie. They looked at their toys and books. They did not want to play with them. They wanted to hug and say sorry. + +They said to each other, "I'm sorry, Ben." "I'm sorry, Lily." They hugged and smiled. They said, "We love each other. We will share next time." + +They felt better. They decided to play with their toys and books together. They shared them nicely. They had fun. Mom came to their room. She saw them playing. She was happy. She said, "I'm proud of you. You learned your lesson. You are good twins. Here is another treat for you. You can share it." + +Ben and Lily thanked Mom. They took the treat. It was a big cookie with chocolate chips. They broke it in half. They gave each other the big half. They said, "You can have it. I love you." They ate the cookie. It was yummy. They were happy. They learned to share. +Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. She had a big map on her wall that showed many villages and mountains and rivers. She wanted to see them all one day. + +One morning, she asked her mom if she could go to the village near the lake. Her mom said yes, but she had to be back before dark. Lily packed a bag with some snacks and a water bottle and set off on her bike. + +She rode along the road until she saw the lake shining in the sun. She followed a path that led to the village. She saw many houses and shops and people. She smiled and waved at them. She parked her bike near a big tree and walked around. + +She saw a display of colorful flowers in front of a store. She smelled them and they smelled nice. She saw a display of toys in a window. She looked at them and they looked fun. She saw a display of books in another window. She read some of the titles and they sounded interesting. + +She decided to buy a book with pictures of animals. She went inside the store and gave the lady some money. The lady gave her the book and a sticker. She thanked the lady and put the book and the sticker in her bag. + +She was happy with her purchase. She got on her bike and rode back home. She showed her mom the book and the sticker. Her mom was proud of her. She said she was very adventurous and smart. Lily hugged her mom and told her about the village and the lake and the displays. She said she had a great day. +Tom and Lily wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found a big bowl and some things to mix. They put in flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and butter. They also saw a red bottle on the shelf. It said "hot sauce". They did not know what it was, but it looked fun. They poured some into the bowl and stirred. + +"Let's put it in the oven," Tom said. He opened the oven door and put the bowl inside. He turned the knob to make it hot. "How long do we wait?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe ten minutes?" + +They went to play with their toys while the cake baked. They did not hear the oven beep. They did not smell the smoke. They did not see the fire. + +Mom came home and saw the flames. She screamed and ran to the kitchen. She grabbed a towel and opened the oven. She pulled out the burnt and spicy cake. She threw it in the sink and turned on the water. She coughed and cried. + +"Tom! Lily! What did you do?" she yelled. + +Tom and Lily came running. They saw the mess and the smoke. They saw Mom's angry face and tears. They felt scared and sorry. + +"We wanted to make a cake for you," Tom said. + +"We used hot sauce," Lily said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you, but you should never use the oven without me. And you should never use hot sauce in a cake. It is very spicy and dangerous. You could have burned the house down. You are in big trouble." + +Tom and Lily said, "We are sorry, Mom. We won't do it again." + +Mom said, "You are grounded for a week. No toys, no TV, no cake. Go to your room and think about what you did." + +Tom and Lily went to their room. They felt sad and hungry. They wished they had made a nice cake for Mom. They wished they had not used hot sauce. They learned a hard lesson. +Lily loves to play dress-up with her mom's clothes and perfume. She likes to wear pink dresses and put perfume on her neck and wrists. She thinks perfume smells like flowers and makes her feel pretty. + +One day, Lily sees her mom's perfume bottle on the dresser. She wants to play with it, but she knows she has to ask first. She runs to the kitchen, where her mom is making lunch. She says, "Mom, can I play with your perfume, please?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Sure, honey, but only a little bit. And be careful not to spill it or break it. It's very special to me." + +Lily says, "Thank you, mom!" and rushes back to the bedroom. She picks up the perfume bottle and sprays some on her dress. She likes how it makes her dress smell. She sprays some more on her hair and her doll. She giggles and says, "We smell so good!" + +But then, she sprays too much and the perfume bottle slips from her hand. It falls on the floor and breaks. Lily gasps and feels scared. She sees the perfume spill on the carpet and the glass shards. She doesn't know what to do. She starts to cry. + +Her mom hears her cry and comes to the bedroom. She sees the mess and the broken bottle. She feels sad and angry. She says, "Lily, what did you do? You broke my perfume! You made a big mess! You didn't listen to me!" + +Lily feels sorry and says, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to play with your perfume. I didn't mean to break it. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom sighs and says, "Lily, I love you, but you have to be more careful and respectful. My perfume was a gift from your dad. It was very special to me. You can't play with it without asking. And you can't spray it everywhere. It's not a toy. It's for grown-ups." + +Lily nods and says, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I won't do it again. Can you forgive me?" + +Her mom hugs her and says, "Of course, I forgive you. But you have to help me clean up this mess. And no more perfume for you today. OK?" + +Lily says, "OK, mom. I love you." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Lily." +Sara and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They liked the animals, but they wanted to see the hippo the most. The hippo was big and gray, and it lived in a pond. + +They came to the hippo's pond, but they could not see the hippo. It was hiding under the water. Sara and Ben were sad. They wanted the hippo to come out and play. They saw some red peppers on a table near the pond. They had a bad idea. + +"Let's throw the peppers in the water," Sara said. "Maybe the hippo will like them and come out." + +"No, Sara, that's not nice," Ben said. "The peppers are spicy. They will hurt the hippo's mouth." + +But Sara did not listen to Ben. She took a pepper and threw it in the water. The pepper sank to the bottom, where the hippo was. The hippo saw the pepper and thought it was a yummy snack. It opened its mouth and ate the pepper. + +But the pepper was not yummy. It was spicy. Very spicy. The hippo felt a fire in its mouth. It was angry and in pain. It jumped out of the water and roared. It saw Sara and Ben and their mom. It thought they were the ones who gave it the pepper. It wanted to break them. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They ran away from the hippo. Their mom followed them. They hid behind a fence. The hippo chased them, but it could not reach them. It was still roaring and spitting. + +A zookeeper came and saw what was happening. He calmed the hippo down and gave it some water and some grass. He asked Sara and Ben and their mom what they did. Sara and Ben told him the truth. They said they were sorry. The zookeeper was not happy. He said they were very naughty and they could have hurt the hippo and themselves. He said they should never throw things at animals or feed them things they don't know. He said they should respect the animals and their homes. + +Sara and Ben learned their lesson. They said sorry to the hippo and the zookeeper. They promised to be good and kind to the animals. They hugged their mom and left the zoo. They never threw peppers at hippos again. + +The moral of the story is: Do not do mean things to animals. They have feelings and they can get hurt. Be nice and gentle to them. They are our friends. +Tom and Anna are friends. They go to the same school. Today, they have a quiz. The quiz is about animals. Tom likes animals. He knows many facts about them. Anna is not sure. She forgets some names and sounds. + +The teacher gives them the quiz. Tom reads the questions and writes the answers. He is happy. He thinks he will get a good mark. Anna looks at the quiz. She feels uncomfortable. She does not know some answers. She guesses and hopes she is right. + +When they complete the quiz, they give it to the teacher. The teacher says, "Well done, children. You can play now." Tom and Anna go to the playground. Tom says, "That was easy. I like quizzes." Anna says, "That was hard. I don't like quizzes." Tom says, "Don't worry, Anna. You are good at other things. You can draw very well. And you are very kind." Anna smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. And you are very smart." They hug and play together. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. They do not like to share or take turns. + +One day, Mommy gave them a new order. She said, "You have to tidy up your room before lunch. Put your toys and books in the right places. If you do not, you will not get any dessert." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They wanted dessert. But they did not want to tidy up. They started to argue over who would do what. They grabbed and pulled each other's toys and books. They shouted and cried. + +Then, Ben did something bad. He pinched Anna's arm hard. Anna felt a lot of pain. She screamed and hit Ben's head. Ben felt a lot of pain too. He screamed and kicked Anna's leg. Anna and Ben were very angry and hurt. + +Mommy heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the mess and the tears. She was very sad and cross. She said, "What are you doing? Why are you hurting each other? You are not being nice or kind. You are not following my order. You are not getting any dessert. You have to say sorry and hug each other. Then you have to tidy up your room together." + +Anna and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They said sorry and hugged each other. They said they loved each other. They helped each other to tidy up their room. They learned to share and take turns. They learned to be nice and kind. They made Mommy happy and proud. They got dessert after all. They had a lively and fun lunch. They smiled and laughed. They were happy twins. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. Mom tells them to share and be nice. + +One day, Lily finds a soft blanket in the closet. She wraps it around her and pretends to be a princess. Tom sees the blanket and wants it too. He tries to pull it from Lily. + +"Mine!" Lily says. "No, mine!" Tom says. They tug and tug on the blanket. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She comes into the room and sees the twins fighting. "What are you doing?" She asks. + +"Lily has my blanket!" Tom says. "No, it's my blanket!" Lily says. + +Mom looks at the blanket. It is old and smelly. It has holes and stains. She remembers it was her blanket when she was a baby. She smiles and says, "This is not your blanket. This is my blanket. I used to sleep with it when I was little. Do you want to hear a story about it?" + +"Yes!" Lily and Tom say. They let go of the blanket and sit on the bed. Mom wraps the blanket around them and tells them a story about how she got the blanket from her grandma. She repeats the story twice, because Lily and Tom like to hear it again and again. They listen and cuddle with the blanket and Mom. They forget about fighting and feel happy and cozy. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. They have cars, dolls, balls, books, and more. + +One day, Tim and Jen want to play with the same toy. It is a soft teddy bear. They both love the teddy bear. They pull the teddy bear from each other. They say, "It is mine!" + +But the teddy bear is not strong. It cannot take the weight of Tim and Jen. It starts to break. The head comes off. The stuffing comes out. The teddy bear is broken. + +Tim and Jen stop pulling. They look at the broken teddy bear. They feel sad. They say, "Oh no! We broke the teddy bear!" + +They hug each other. They say, "We are sorry. We did not mean to break the teddy bear. We can share the toys. We love each other." + +They go to their mom. They show her the broken teddy bear. They tell her what happened. Mom is not mad. She is glad that Tim and Jen are sorry and love each other. She says, "It is okay. I can fix the teddy bear. But you have to be careful with your toys. And you have to share them. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Jen nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. Thank you for fixing the teddy bear. We will be careful and share." + +Mom smiles. She hugs Tim and Jen. She says, "You are welcome. I love you both. Now go and play nicely." + +Tim and Jen go back to their room. They find another toy to play with. They play nicely. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and laugh together. They have a big love for each other. One day, they decide to travel to the park. They take their bikes and helmets and go. + +The park is very fun. There are swings and slides and a sandbox. Anna and Ben have a great time. They share their snacks and toys and stories. They are very happy. + +But then, a silly boy comes. He is mean and rude. He wants to play with Anna and Ben's bikes. He does not ask. He just takes them. He rides them very fast and rough. He does not care if he breaks them or hurts himself. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They tell the silly boy to stop and give back their bikes. But the silly boy does not listen. He laughs and makes fun of them. He says they are babies and their bikes are stupid. + +Anna and Ben try to get their bikes back. But the silly boy is bigger and stronger. He pushes them and kicks them and hits them. He hurts them very much. He makes them cry and bleed. + +Anna and Ben are scared and hurt. They want to go home. They want their mommies and daddies. They want their love. But they have no bikes. They have to walk. They have to walk very far and very slow. They are very tired and very sad. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a soldier that he liked very much. He made the soldier march and shoot and say "bang bang". Lily had a doll that she liked very much. She made the doll talk and dance and say "la la la". + +"Can I play with your soldier?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, he is mine. He belongs to me. You can play with your doll," Tom said. + +"But I want to play with your soldier. He looks fun. Please, Tom, please," Lily said. + +"No, no, no. Go away, Lily. You are a baby. You don't know how to play with soldiers," Tom said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to make Tom share his soldier. She had an idea. She ran to the kitchen and found a bottle of spicy sauce. She opened the bottle and poured some sauce on the soldier's head. Then she ran back to the living room and gave the soldier to Tom. + +"Here, Tom. You can have your soldier. I don't want him anymore," Lily said. + +Tom took the soldier and smiled. He thought Lily was nice to give him his soldier. He put the soldier in his mouth and bit him. But then he felt a burning pain in his tongue and his mouth. He spit out the soldier and screamed. + +"Ow, ow, ow! What did you do, Lily? This soldier is spicy! It hurts, it hurts!" Tom said. + +Lily laughed and clapped her hands. She thought Tom was funny to scream and spit. She said, "That's what you get, Tom. You should share your toys. Sharing is caring. Spicy soldier, spicy soldier!" + +Tom cried and ran to his mom. He told her what Lily did. His mom scolded Lily and made her say sorry to Tom. She gave Tom some water and a cookie to make him feel better. She told them to play nicely and to share their toys. She said, "Toys are for everyone. They don't belong to one person. They belong to all the children who want to play with them." +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a dog named Spot. Spot likes to dig holes in the ground. + +One day, Tom and Anna find a waffle in the kitchen. They want to eat it, but they have to wait for lunch. They are not patient. They sneak the waffle outside and hide it in the garden. + +"Let's bury the waffle and eat it later," Tom says. + +"Good idea," Anna says. + +They find a spot where Spot has dug a hole. They put the waffle in the hole and cover it with dirt. They think no one will find it. + +But Spot smells the waffle. He runs to the hole and digs it up. He eats the waffle in one bite. + +Tom and Anna see Spot eating their waffle. They are angry and sad. + +"Spot, bad dog! That was our waffle!" Tom shouts. + +"Give it back, Spot! We wanted to eat it!" Anna cries. + +But Spot does not listen. He licks his lips and wags his tail. He is happy and full. + +Tom and Anna learn a lesson. They should not be greedy and sneaky. They should be patient and honest. They should share their food and not hide it. They say sorry to Spot and hug him. They say sorry to their mom and dad and tell them the truth. They promise to be good and wait for lunch. Mom and dad are proud of them and give them a hug. They make them another waffle and share it with Spot. They all eat and play together in the garden. They are happy and friendly. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. But they also made a big mess. There was water and flour and ketchup on the floor. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. "Mom will be mad. We need to clean up." + +He grabbed the mop from the corner and started to wipe the floor. Lily helped him with a towel. They worked hard and fast. + +But they did not hear Mom coming. She was deaf and could not hear their noise. She only saw the mess when she opened the door. + +"What are you doing?" she asked with her hands. She was not happy. + +Ben and Lily stopped and looked at her. They felt sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they said with their mouths and hands. "We were playing and made a mess. But we are cleaning up. See? We have the mop." + +Mom looked at the mop. It was dirty and wet. She shook her head. + +"That is not a mop. That is Dad's coat. He will be mad too. You need to use a real mop. And you need to ask before you play in the kitchen." + +She took the coat and gave them a real mop. She showed them how to use it. Ben and Lily nodded and said sorry again. They wanted to keep Mom happy. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked some more than others. Lily liked the doll with the pink dress and the long hair. Ben liked the car with the big wheels and the loud horn. They put labels on their toys to show which ones were theirs. + +One day, Lily saw Ben playing with her doll. She ran to him and said, "That's my doll! Give it back! It has my label on it!" + +Ben looked at the label and said, "No, it's mine! See, it has a B for Ben!" + +Lily was angry. She said, "No, it has an L for Lily! You are lying!" + +Ben was angry too. He said, "No, you are lying! You changed the label!" + +They started to pull the doll from each other. They shouted and cried. They did not remember how to share and be nice. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the doll. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you! What are you doing?" + +Lily and Ben stopped and looked at Mom. They said, "He took my doll!" "She took my car!" + +Mom looked at the toys and the labels. She said, "These labels are wrong. This doll has an L and this car has a B. But they are not your initials. They are the first letters of the toy names. This doll is called Lila and this car is called Benji. You mixed up the labels." + +Lily and Ben looked at the toys and the labels. They realized they made a mistake. They felt silly and sorry. They said, "Oh, we're sorry, Mom. We did not remember the toy names." + +Mom said, "It's okay. But you need to be more careful and respectful with your toys and each other. You can play with any toy you want, as long as you ask and share. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom. We understand." + +They hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. Now, why don't you play nicely together?" + +Lily and Ben agreed. They swapped the toys and said, "Thank you, Lily." "Thank you, Ben." + +They played happily together. They remembered to share and be nice. They did not need labels anymore. +Sara was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Sara took Lily everywhere she went. + +One day, Sara and Lily went to the park with her mom. Sara saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, but told her to be careful and not to drop Lily. + +Sara climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. She held Lily tight and said, "Are you ready, Lily? We are going to have fun!" She pushed herself down the slide and felt the wind in her hair. + +But when she reached the bottom, she saw a big crack in the slide. She did not see it before. She tried to stop, but it was too late. She bumped into the crack and Lily flew out of her arms. Lily landed on the ground and her head broke off. + +Sara screamed and ran to Lily. She picked up her head and her body and hugged them. She cried and said, "Lily, Lily, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You are my best friend. Please don't leave me." + +Her mom heard her and came to her. She saw what happened and felt sorry for Sara. She said, "Oh, Sara, I'm sorry too. It was an accident. You didn't mean to hurt Lily. But Lily is very old and her plastic is weak. She can't be fixed. She will rot if we keep her." + +Sara looked at her mom and said, "But I love Lily. She is my favorite. I don't want to lose her. Can we keep her head? Please, mom, please." + +Her mom thought for a moment and said, "Well, maybe we can. We can put her head in a box and keep it in your room. But you have to promise me that you will take good care of it and not let it get dirty or wet. And you have to play with your other dolls too. They need your love as well." + +Sara nodded and said, "I promise, mom, I promise. Thank you, mom. You are the best." She kissed her mom and her mom kissed her back. They put Lily's head in a box and went home. Sara was sad, but she knew that Lily would always be in her heart. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Look, Ben, I see an angel!" Lily said. She pointed to a white cloud that looked like a wing. + +"Wow, let's grab the angel!" Ben said. He ran to the tree and tried to climb. He held a branch with his hands. + +But the branch was rough and hurt his fingers. He cried out loud and let go of the branch. He fell to the ground and scraped his knee. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asked. She ran to him and hugged him. She saw blood on his knee and felt scared. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I wanted to grab the angel for you," Ben said. He sniffed and wiped his tears. + +"It's okay, Ben, you don't have to grab the angel. The angel is too high and too far. We can just look at the angel and smile. The angel will smile back at us," Lily said. She kissed his cheek and helped him stand up. + +They walked to the bench and sat down. They looked at the sky and saw the angel cloud. They smiled and waved at the angel. The angel seemed to wave back at them. They felt happy and forgot about the pain. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They had a jar to keep the bugs they found. + +"Look, Lila, I found a cricket!" Ben said. He held up a green bug with long legs and wings. "It can jump and sing!" + +"Wow, Ben, that is a rare bug!" Lila said. She wanted to see the cricket too. "Can I hold it?" + +Ben nodded and gave the jar to Lila. She looked at the cricket and smiled. It was very pretty and made a soft sound. + +"Thank you for sharing, Ben," Lila said. She gave the jar back to Ben. "You are a good friend." + +Ben smiled too. He was happy that Lila liked his cricket. He liked to share with her. + +They decided to let the cricket go. They opened the jar and watched the cricket hop away. They waved goodbye to the cricket and went to look for more bugs. They had fun playing and sharing in the garden. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play on the farm. One day, they see a big red barn. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's go to the barn," Tom says. "Maybe there are animals." + +"OK," Anna says. "But we have to be careful. The farmer might be angry." + +They follow a path to the barn. They open the door and look inside. They see cows, pigs, chickens and a horse. They are happy and excited. + +"Wow, look at all the animals!" Tom says. "Can we pet them?" + +"Sure, but be gentle," Anna says. "They might be scared of us." + +They go to the cow and touch its fur. It is soft and warm. They go to the pig and touch its nose. It is wet and snorty. They go to the chicken and touch its feathers. It is fluffy and clucky. They go to the horse and touch its mane. It is long and silky. + +They hear a voice behind them. It is the farmer. He is not angry. He is smiling. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "Do you like my animals?" + +"Yes, we do," Tom and Anna say. "They are very nice." + +"I'm glad you like them," the farmer says. "But you should not go to the barn without asking. It can be dangerous. Some animals might bite or kick. And you might get lost or hurt." + +"We are sorry," Tom and Anna say. "We were just curious. We did not mean to be bad." + +"It's OK," the farmer says. "I understand. But next time, please ask me first. I can show you around and teach you more about the animals. Would you like that?" + +"Yes, please," Tom and Anna say. "That would be fun." + +"Good," the farmer says. "Then come with me. I will take you back to your parents. And maybe later, you can come to the barn again. But only with me." + +Tom and Anna follow the farmer. They are not confused anymore. They are happy and grateful. They learned a lot today. And they made a new friend. +Lily was very thin. She did not like to eat much. She only liked candy and cake. Her mom and dad were worried. They wanted her to eat healthy food. + +One day, they took her to a party. There were many kids and toys and games. Lily was happy. She saw a big table with many plates of food. There was pizza, salad, fruit, cheese, and bread. There was also a big cake with candles. + +Lily ran to the table. She wanted to grab a slice of cake. But her mom stopped her. + +"Lily, you have to eat something else first. Cake is not good for you if you only eat that. Try some pizza or cheese. They are yummy and good for you." + +Lily did not want to listen. She wanted cake. She tried to resist. She pulled her mom's hand and said, "No, no, no! I want cake! Cake, cake, cake!" + +Her mom was firm. She said, "Lily, you have to be polite and respectful. You can have cake later, after you eat something else. Come on, let's find a seat and eat together." + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to eat anything else. She did not want to be polite and respectful. She wanted cake. She started to cry and scream. + +The other kids and parents looked at her. They were surprised and annoyed. They did not like her noise and behavior. + +Lily's mom felt embarrassed and sorry. She picked up Lily and took her to a quiet corner. She hugged her and said, "Lily, I love you, but you have to calm down. You have to learn to eat different foods. They are good for your body and your health. They will make you strong and happy. Cake is a treat, not a meal. You can have a small piece later, if you behave well. OK?" + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She was still upset, but she did not want to make her mom sad. She said, "OK, mom. I'm sorry. I will try some pizza and cheese. But can I have cake later?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can have cake later. But only a small piece. And you have to say thank you and share with the other kids. OK?" + +Lily smiled and said, "OK, mom. Thank you. I love you." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's go and enjoy the party." +Lily and Tom went to the market with Mom. They saw many fruits and vegetables. Lily liked the red apples. Tom liked the yellow bananas. Mom said they could each pick one. + +"How much is this apple?" Lily asked the seller. + +"Two coins, little girl," the seller said. + +Lily gave him two coins from her pocket. She was happy. She took a bite of the apple. It was sweet and juicy. + +"How much is this banana?" Tom asked the seller. + +"One coin, little boy," the seller said. + +Tom gave him one coin from his pocket. He was happy. He peeled the banana. It was soft and creamy. + +Lily and Tom shared their fruits with each other. They both said they were delicious. + +"Mom, do you want some?" Lily asked. + +"Thank you, sweetie, but I have my own fruit," Mom said. She showed them a big orange. "This was three coins, but it is worth the price. It is very tasty and healthy." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They knew Mom was right. They loved fruits. They finished their fruits and threw the peels in the trash. They thanked the seller and followed Mom to the next stall. They wondered what else they would find at the market. +Ben and Mia love cheese. They like to eat cheese on bread, cheese on crackers, cheese on apples. One day, they find a big block of cheese in the fridge. They want to eat some, but they need to cut it first. + +They look for a knife, but they cannot find one. They see a big spoon, and they think maybe they can use it. They try to scoop some cheese with the spoon, but it is too hard. They try to hit the cheese with the spoon, but it is too loud. They try to poke the cheese with the spoon, but it is too boring. + +They have an idea. They see the microwave, and they think maybe they can make the cheese soft. They put the cheese and the spoon in the microwave, and they press some buttons. They wait for a little while, and they hear a beep. + +They open the microwave, and they see something mysterious. The cheese is not hard anymore, but it is not soft either. It is gooey and sticky and yellow. It looks like a puddle. The spoon is not shiny anymore, but it is black and bent and hot. It looks like a snake. + +They are scared and surprised. They do not want to eat the cheese or the spoon anymore. They run to their mom and tell her what they did. She is not happy. She tells them they should not use the microwave without her. She tells them they melted the cheese and ruined the spoon. She tells them they need to clean up the mess. + +Ben and Mia are sorry. They help their mom to clean the microwave and the cheese and the spoon. They learn a lesson. They do not use the microwave again. They eat cheese on bread, cheese on crackers, cheese on apples. They are happy. +Tommy and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to hop on the swings, slide down the slide, and run in the grass. One day, they saw something new in the park. It was a big box with a sign that said "Mystery". They were curious. + +"What is in the box?" Tommy asked. + +"I don't know. Let's find out!" Lily said. + +They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, they saw many toys and books and puzzles. They were happy. + +"Wow! Look at all these things!" Tommy said. + +"Maybe someone left them for us to play with!" Lily said. + +They took out some toys and books and puzzles and started to play with them. They had so much fun. They forgot about the time. They did not see the sun go down. They did not hear their moms call them. + +Soon, they felt sleepy. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. + +"I'm tired. Are you tired?" Tommy asked. + +"Yes, I'm tired. Let's go home." Lily said. + +They put the toys and books and puzzles back in the box and closed it. They said goodbye to the box and the mystery. They walked to their moms, who were waiting for them. + +"Where were you? We were worried!" their moms said. + +"We were playing with the mystery box!" Tommy and Lily said. + +"What mystery box?" their moms asked. + +They pointed to the box, but it was gone. There was nothing there. They were surprised. + +"Where did it go?" Tommy asked. + +"I don't know. It was here a minute ago!" Lily said. + +They looked around, but they could not find the box or the sign. They wondered who took it and why. They wondered if they would ever see it again. They wondered what other mysteries were in the park. They smiled at each other. They liked mysteries. They liked to hop. They liked to play. They liked to be best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to sing and fly around in the sky. One day, the bird hurt its wing and couldn't fly anymore. The bird felt sad because it couldn't do what it loved. + +But then, a kind person found the bird and took care of it. They gave the bird a cozy nest and yummy food. The bird's wing started to improve and it could fly again! + +The kind person loved learning about history and told the bird stories about the past. The bird loved listening to the stories and learned a lot. The person also knew that the bird was fragile, so they made sure to be gentle when taking care of it. + +The bird was so happy to be able to fly again and to have a new friend who taught it about history. It sang beautiful songs and was grateful for the kind person who helped it. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree was an oak tree. It was very big and strong. Many animals lived in the oak tree. One day, a little girl came to the tree. She wanted to touch it. The tree was so big that she could not touch it all the way around. She felt sad because she wanted to touch the whole tree. But then, a kind bird came and sat on her hand. The little girl felt happy because she got to touch the bird. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the train station with her mommy. Lily loved trains because they were big and loud. She saw a beautiful train with lots of colors and she said, "Mommy, look at the beautiful train!" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, it is very beautiful. Let's step on the train and take a ride." + +Lily was so excited that she jumped up and down. They got on the train and found a seat. Lily looked out the window and saw trees and houses passing by. She turned to her mommy and said, "This is so much fun!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. We can take the train to many different places and see lots of beautiful things." + +Lily was happy and said, "I can't wait to go on another train ride!" +Once upon a time, there was a big river. In the river, there was a crocodile. The crocodile was very big and had sharp teeth. One day, a foolish monkey came to the river to drink water. The crocodile saw the monkey and thought, "I want to eat that monkey!" + +The crocodile asked the monkey, "Can you come on my back and I will take you to the other side of the river?" The monkey agreed and climbed on the crocodile's back. But when they were in the middle of the river, the crocodile said, "I am going to eat you now!" + +The monkey quickly thought of a plan. He said, "Oh no! If you eat me, you will get sick. I just ate some poisonous fruit. You should take me back to the other side of the river and then I will be gone." The crocodile believed the monkey and took him back to the other side of the river. + +When they got to the other side, the monkey jumped off the crocodile's back and said, "You are a bad crocodile! I will never trust you again! I am going to quit being your friend." And the monkey ran away, safe from the foolish crocodile. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy all day long. His mommy always told him that candy wasn't healthy, but he never listened. One day, Timmy got a tummy ache from eating too much candy. He felt very sick and sad. + +His mommy called the doctor and the doctor said, "Timmy, you need to eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables. Too much candy is not good for you." Timmy's mommy took him to the grocery store and they picked out lots of healthy food like apples, carrots, and broccoli. + +From that day on, Timmy ate healthy food and never got a tummy ache again. He learned that it's important to listen to his mommy and eat healthy so he can be strong and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because she was waiting for a package to arrive. She asked her mom, "Did the package come yet?" + +Her mom said, "No, not yet. But we can search for it together when it arrives." + +Lily waited and waited, and finally, the package arrived! It was a pretty pink box with a bow on top. Lily was so happy and said, "Mom, look at this pretty package! Can we open it now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, let's open it and see what's inside." They opened the package and inside was a new dress for Lily. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom! This is the prettiest dress ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but she was too shy to do it in front of others. One day, Lily's mom took her to a talent show. Lily wondered if she would be brave enough to perform. + +When it was Lily's turn, she started to sing. But suddenly, the music stopped! The sound guy had pressed the wrong button. Lily was so upset, she ran off the stage. Her mom hugged her and said, "Let's record your song so you can share it with others." + +Lily felt better and recorded her song. She listened to it over and over again. She wondered if she could try again at the talent show next year. When the day came, Lily sang her heart out. Even though she was deaf in one ear, she didn't let it stop her. She won first place and felt so proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a yellow toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys and put them in his drawer. + +Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy!" and went to his room to clean up. He put his toy car in the drawer and closed it. But then he noticed that his car was dirty. So he took it out of the drawer and rubbed it with a cloth. + +His mom came in and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I'm rubbing my car clean," Timmy replied. + +His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Timmy. Now put it back in the drawer." And Timmy did just that, feeling proud of himself for cleaning his toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse named Max. Max lived in a cozy little hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Max saw a match on the ground and picked it up. He thought it was a toy to play with, but he accidentally lit it and the fire scared him! + +Max ran around the house, trying to put out the fire, but he couldn't. Then, he saw the big, strong cat named Tom. Max was scared of Tom, but he knew he had to do something to save the house. So, he went up to Tom and said, "Tom, please help me! There's a fire in the house!" + +Tom was surprised that the little mouse was asking for his help, but he kneel down and listened to Max. Together, they put out the fire and saved the house. Tom was happy that he could help and Max was happy that he was brave enough to ask for help. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it, even if you're small like Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the backyard. One day, he found a big blue ball. He was so happy and started to play with it every day. + +But one day, it rained and the ball got wet. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his ball anymore. His mommy told him not to worry and that they could dry the ball. They put the ball in the sun and it became dry again. + +Timmy was happy again and played with his ball every day. But one day, he left the ball outside in the rain and it spoiled. Timmy was sad again, but his mommy told him that it was okay and that they could buy a new ball. Timmy was happy again and went to the store with his mommy to buy a new blue ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Jack. Jack was very sleepy and needed to take a nap. His nurse put him in his crib and he started to settle down. + +But then, Jack's mommy came in and woke him up. She wanted to play with him. Jack was too sleepy to play, but he didn't want to upset his mommy. So, he tried to play with her, but he was too tired. + +Suddenly, Jack's mommy got very angry and left the room. Jack was left all alone and very sad. He tried to settle down again, but he couldn't stop crying. His nurse came back in, but it was too late. Jack was so upset that he couldn't fall asleep. + +And so, Jack stayed awake all night, feeling very sleepy and sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, she woke up early to see the sunrise. She loved watching the sky turn pink and orange. But when she looked out the window, she saw a bird that was stuck in a tree. It looked helpless and sad. + +Lily went outside and asked the bird if it needed help. The bird said, "Yes, please." So, Lily climbed the tree and helped the bird get free. The bird was so happy and chirped a thank you. + +Later that day, Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a toy that she really wanted. Her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. Lily remembered how the bird needed help, so she said, "Mom, I want to pay for the toy with my own money. I don't need it, but I want to help someone else." Her mom was proud of her and they bought the toy. + +The moral of the story is that helping others can make you feel good inside, even if it means giving up something you want. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to sit in her seat and read poems. She was very patient when she read. One day, Lily went to the park to read her favorite poem. She sat on a bench and started to read. Suddenly, a big dog came and scared her. She got up quickly and ran away. She left her book on the bench. When she came back, her book was gone. She was very sad and cried. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in a big tree in the forest. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the owl. She asked the wise owl, "Can you tell me why the sky is blue?" + +The owl answered, "The sky is blue because of the way the sun shines on the air." + +Lily was amazed by the owl's answer. She then noticed a navy blue feather on the owl's wing and asked, "Why is your feather navy blue?" + +The owl replied, "My feather is navy blue because it helps me blend in with the night sky when I fly." + +Lily was very happy with the owl's answers and thanked him before saying goodbye and running back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and go to the sea with his family. One day, he went to the beach and saw a crab. He wanted to put the crab in his bucket, but the crab pinched him! + +Timmy cried, and his mom asked him what happened. He told her about the crab, and she said, "It's okay, Timmy. Crabs are ordinary creatures that live in the sea. We should respect them and not try to catch them." + +Timmy learned that it's important to be kind to all creatures, even if they are different from us. He apologized to the crab and let it go back into the sea. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to treat all creatures with kindness and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and drawing pictures. One day, Lily's mom told her not to touch the ashtray on the table because it was very hot. But Lily didn't listen and touched it anyway. She got burned and started to cry. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Lily, you need to listen to me when I tell you something. You could get hurt if you don't." Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She learned her lesson and promised to be more careful. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her favorite teddy bear. She accidentally tore its arm off. She felt sad and guilty. But instead of throwing it away, she decided to fix it. She used some brown thread and sewed the arm back on. Her teddy bear was as good as new! + +Lily's mom was proud of her for being responsible and fixing her toy. She hugged her and said, "See, Lily, even when things tear, we can always find a way to fix them." And from that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and took care of her things. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He loved to play with children in the park. One day, he met a little girl who was very tired. She was yawning and rubbing her eyes. + +The man said, "You look sleepy. Maybe it's time to go home and rest." The little girl nodded and said, "Yes, I am tired." + +As they walked towards the park exit, the man noticed something strange. He saw a sign that said "Beware of the tired monster." The man thought it was silly and didn't pay it much attention. + +But as they walked further, the man suddenly turned around and saw a big, scary monster with a tired look on its face! The man quickly grabbed the little girl and ran away. They both laughed and were happy to have escaped the tired monster. From that day on, the man always remembered to pay attention to signs and warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a big, brown owl sitting on a tree branch. + +"Hello, Mr. Owl," said Lily. "You look very dull today." + +"I am not dull," replied the owl. "I am just resting." + +Lily wanted to play with the owl, but she was scared. "Will you scare me if I come closer?" she asked. + +"No, I won't scare you," said the owl. "I promise." + +Lily slowly walked towards the owl. The owl turned his head and looked at her with his big, round eyes. Lily smiled and said, "You are not scary at all, Mr. Owl. You are my new friend." + +From that day on, Lily and the owl played together every day in the garden. They had lots of fun and were never scared of each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a bee flying around her flowers. The bee looked friendly, so Lily decided to touch it. + +But when she touched the bee, it stung her finger! Lily started to cry and her mommy came to help her. They put some medicine on her finger, but it still hurt a lot. + +From that day on, Lily was scared of bees and never wanted to touch them again. She learned that even though some bees look friendly, they can still hurt you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mom and saw a beautiful view of the mountains. "Wow, look at that!" she exclaimed. + +As they continued walking, they saw a little bird sitting on the ground. Lily wanted to pick it up, but her mom warned her that it might not be harmless. "Be careful, Lily. Sometimes animals can hurt us," her mom said. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. One of her friends wanted to play a game that Lily didn't like. Instead of saying no, Lily just went along with it. But as they played, Lily started to feel uncomfortable. She didn't like the game and wished she had spoken up. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to speak up for yourself and not do things that make you feel uncomfortable. Just like the little bird, things that seem harmless can sometimes cause harm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. When they got there, Lily saw a big slide. She ran to it and climbed up, feeling very excited. + +"Mommy, watch me!" Lily shouted as she slid down the wide slide. She felt like she was flying! + +After that, Lily saw a butterfly flying around in a zigzag way. "Look, Mommy! A butterfly!" she said, pointing at the colorful insect. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Let's try to catch it!" So they rushed around the park, trying to catch the butterfly. But it was too fast for them. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired but happy. "I had so much fun at the park, Mommy!" she said, yawning. "Can we come back tomorrow?" + +"Of course, Lily," her mommy replied. "We can come back and play again." And with that, they went home, looking forward to their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, fluffy cat named Mittens. Lily loved Mittens very much, and she always gave her gentle pets. + +One day, Lily went to visit her grandma who lived far away. She was very excited to see her, but she missed Mittens a lot. She told her grandma her opinion about how much she loved her cat. + +While she was away, Mittens was also missing Lily. She would curl up in Lily's bed and wait for her to come back. Finally, when Lily returned home, Mittens ran to her and gave her gentle headbutts. They were both so happy to be together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she got a cold and her nose was runny. She felt weird because she couldn't breathe well. Her mom gave her some medicine and told her to rest. + +As she lay in bed, Lily started to examine her stuffed animals. She noticed that her teddy bear had a weird stain on its paw. She wondered how it got there. She decided to clean it with a wet cloth. + +After cleaning the stain, Lily felt better. Her nose was less runny and she was happy that she helped her teddy bear. She snuggled with her stuffed animals and fell asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant lived in a big tree with lots of other ants. One day, the ant went out to find some food. The ant walked and walked until it found a big, empty cookie jar. The ant was so happy to find the jar, it climbed inside to get some crumbs. + +Suddenly, the lid of the jar closed and the ant was trapped inside. The ant tried to get out, but it couldn't. It was stuck in the jar with no food or water. The other ants looked for their friend, but they couldn't find it. They didn't know what happened to the little ant. + +Someone explained that sometimes bad things happen, and we don't know why. The other ants were sad that their friend was gone. They missed the little ant very much. From that day on, they were careful to always watch out for each other and make sure everyone was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, they decided to bake some cookies for their neighbor who had a naughty mule. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Why is the mule naughty?" + +Her mommy replied, "The mule likes to eat all the flowers in the garden." + +Lily and her mommy baked some delicious cookies and went to their neighbor's house. They saw the naughty mule eating the flowers in the garden. + +Lily said to the mule, "Don't be naughty, you should eat these yummy cookies instead!" + +The mule loved the cookies and never ate the flowers again. From that day on, Lily and her mommy baked cookies for the mule and their neighbor. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special sheet that glowed in the dark. Every night, she would snuggle up in her bed with her glowing sheet and fall asleep. + +One night, Lily's friend, Ben, came over for a sleepover. When he saw Lily's glowing sheet, he became envious and wanted one for himself. + +"Wow, Lily! Your sheet is so cool! I wish I had one like that," said Ben. + +Lily smiled and said, "You can borrow it for tonight if you want." + +Ben was so happy and thanked Lily. He snuggled up in bed with the glowing sheet and fell asleep with a big smile on his face. + +From that night on, Ben always wanted a glowing sheet of his own. But he was happy that he got to borrow Lily's for one special night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. They were not very wealthy, but they were happy. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to the park. Lily was very excited because she loved playing with the other kids at the park. When they got there, Lily saw a big tree with lots of apples on it. She wanted to reach them, but they were too high up. + +Later that day, they went to the store and Lily saw a jar of applesauce. She remembered the apples from the tree and asked her mommy if they could buy it. Her mommy said yes and when they got home, they had applesauce for dessert. Lily was happy and felt like she had reached the apples after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make lots of noise. Her mom would always tell her to be quiet, but Lily just couldn't help it. + +One day, Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a toy she really wanted, but it cost a lot of money. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said it was too expensive and they couldn't afford it. + +Lily was sad, but then she heard a little boy crying. She went over to him and asked what was wrong. The boy said he lost his mom and didn't know where to go. Lily knew she had to help him, so she took his hand and led him to the store's customer service desk. + +The boy's mom was there waiting for him and she was so grateful to Lily for helping her son. Lily felt happy knowing she did something good, and even though she didn't get the toy she wanted, she knew the price of helping others was worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved to play with. One day, Lily noticed that her car was very dirty. So, she decided to polish it with a soft cloth. + +After she polished her car, Lily wanted to turn it around and play with it some more. But when she tried to turn the car, she realized that the wheels were stuck. She tried and tried, but the car wouldn't budge. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her favorite toy. But then, she had an idea! She decided to use a different toy car that she had. This one was smaller, but it had working wheels. Lily was happy again because she could play with her toys once more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to sleep all day and play with yarn. One day, Fluffy's friend, a dog named Spot, came to visit. + +"Hi Fluffy, what are you doing?" asked Spot. + +"I'm just sleeping, Spot. I'm too lazy to do anything else," replied Fluffy. + +Spot wanted to play, but Fluffy was too tired. Suddenly, Spot had an idea. + +"Let's go to the park and play on the planet playground!" said Spot. + +Fluffy was excited and quickly got up. They went to the park and played on the planet playground. After playing, they got wet in the rain, but the sun came out and dried them off. + +"That was so much fun, Spot! Thanks for waking me up from my lazy nap," said Fluffy. + +"No problem, Fluffy. Let's go play again soon!" said Spot. + +And they lived happily ever after, playing and having fun on the planet playground. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's toy pistol and he got jealous. + +"Wow, Timmy! That pistol is really cool!" said Billy. + +Timmy replied, "Thanks! I like it too. Do you want to count how many toy cars I have?" + +Billy nodded his head and they both started counting the toy cars. They counted up to ten and then Timmy said, "Let's play with our cars now!" + +They had a lot of fun racing their toy cars around the room. Timmy forgot all about his pistol and Billy was no longer jealous. They had a great time playing together and promised to do it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sweet tooth and loved to eat candy. One day, she ate too much candy and her tummy started to hurt. + +Lily's mom put her in a cozy armchair and gave her a glass of water. She asked Lily if she wanted her to sing a song or tell a story to comfort her. + +Lily nodded her head and her mom started to sing a sweet lullaby. Lily closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. When she woke up, her tummy felt better and she thanked her mom for the comfort. From that day on, Lily learned to not eat too much candy and to always ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to build things with blocks. He built tall towers and small houses. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a new place. It was a big building with lots of rooms. Timmy's mom said it was a classroom. + +In the classroom, Timmy met lots of new friends. They were all very polite and said hello to Timmy. Timmy liked his new friends and wanted to build something with them. He asked his teacher if they could build something together. The teacher said yes! + +Timmy and his friends worked together to build a big castle out of blocks. It was the best castle Timmy had ever seen! They all played together in the castle and had lots of fun. Timmy was happy he had made new friends in his new classroom. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who lived in a big house. She loved to play with her cat and sing songs all day long. One day, she got a note from her friend inviting her to a party. She was very happy and decided to go to the party. + +At the party, she met a man who urged her to dance with him. She didn't want to dance, but he kept urging her. She finally gave in and started to dance. But then, she tripped and fell down. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +The doctor said she had broken her leg and she had to stay in bed for a long time. She couldn't sing, play with her cat or go to parties anymore. She was very sad and wished she had never gone to the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved fairies and would often go into the garden to look for them. One day, she found a fairy sitting on a flower. The fairy was troubled because her wings were broken. + +Lily decided to help the fairy and took her inside to fix her wings. The fairy was very grateful and promised to grant Lily one wish. Lily wished for a pony and the fairy said she would make it happen. + +But as time went by, Lily started to doubt the fairy. She wondered if she could really trust her. One day, the fairy came back and said she couldn't grant the wish because she had lost her magic. Lily was very sad and felt betrayed. + +From that day on, Lily never went looking for fairies again. She learned that sometimes you can't trust everyone, even if they seem magical. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to lift a tray of cookies from the counter. Lily was so excited to help her mom that she lifted the tray too quickly and the cookies fell on the floor. + +Her mom was upset but she told Lily it was okay and they cleaned up the mess together. Lily learned that she needed to be gentle when lifting the tray. The next day, Lily wanted to help her dad with his tools in the garage. She saw a heavy toolbox and tried to lift it but she wasn't gentle enough. The toolbox fell on her foot and she had to go to the hospital. + +Lily learned a valuable lesson that day. She needed to be careful when lifting heavy things and always be gentle. Even though her foot hurt, she was happy that she learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but her jacket was too small. Her mom said they would get a new one soon. + +One day, Lily's mom came home with a big box. "This is for you, Lily," she said. Lily opened the box and found a wide, pink jacket inside. She put it on and it fit perfectly! + +The next day, Lily went outside to play. She saw her neighbor, Mr. Brown, working in his garden. Lily loved to help, so she asked if she could help too. Mr. Brown said yes and they worked together to plant some flowers. + +After they finished, Mr. Brown said, "Lily, you're such a good helper. I have a surprise for you." He went inside and came back with a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy and thanked Mr. Brown for his kindness. From that day on, Lily wore her new jacket every time she went outside to play and always looked for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play all day and night, but when it was time to go to her bedroom, she didn't want to stay. She would cry and scream, "I don't want to go to my disgusting bedroom!" + +One night, Lily's mom told her a story about a magical fairy who lived in her bedroom. The fairy would only come out when Lily was asleep and would grant her wishes. Lily was so excited to meet the fairy that she decided to stay in her bedroom. + +But when Lily went to bed, she heard a strange noise coming from under her bed. She was scared and wanted to leave her bedroom, but she remembered the fairy and decided to stay. She closed her eyes and wished for the noise to go away. + +The next morning, Lily woke up to find a shiny gold coin under her pillow. She knew it was from the fairy and was so happy that she decided to stay in her bedroom every night. From that day on, Lily's bedroom was no longer disgusting, but a magical place where her wishes came true. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore things around him. One day, he saw a stove in the kitchen and he wanted to touch it. His mom told him, "No, Timmy! The stove is hot and it will burn you." + +But Timmy was naughty and didn't listen to his mom. He touched the stove and it burned his hand. He cried and his mom quickly put his hand under cold water to make it feel better. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to listen to his mom next time. + +Later that night, Timmy looked up at the stars and saw them glow in the dark sky. He asked his mom, "Why do the stars glow?" His mom explained that the stars are like big light bulbs in the sky and they shine because they are very far away from us. Timmy was amazed and happy to learn something new. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey named Max. Max loved to play in the jungle all day long. One day, Max found a whip lying on the ground. He picked it up and started to examine it closely. + +Max had never seen a whip before, and he thought it was very interesting. He tried to use it to swing from tree to tree, but it was too long and heavy for him. Max decided to keep the whip and show it to his monkey friends later. + +When Max showed the whip to his friends, they all thought it was silly. They didn't understand why Max was so interested in it. But Max didn't care what his friends thought. He liked the whip, and that was all that mattered to him. From that day on, Max carried the whip with him everywhere he went, even though he never found a use for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved spending time with her daddy. One day, they decided to go for a walk in the park. Lily was so happy to be with her daddy. + +As they were walking, they saw a big, scary dog. Lily's daddy tried to protect her, but the dog was too strong. It attacked Lily and she got hurt very badly. Daddy was so sad and scared. He tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily had died. + +It was a terrible day for daddy. He had lost his little girl. He cried and cried. He wished he could have protected her better. But sometimes, bad things happen and we can't control them. Daddy learned that sometimes we have to make hard decisions to keep our loved ones safe, but even then, bad things can still happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a mysterious cookie on the kitchen table. She asked her mom where it came from, but her mom didn't know either. + +Lily was very curious about the cookie, but her mom told her not to eat it because it might not be safe. However, Lily couldn't ignore the delicious smell coming from the cookie. + +So, she took a small bite and it tasted really good. She ate the whole cookie and felt happy. But then, her tummy started to hurt and she realized she should have listened to her mom. From that day on, Lily always asked before eating mysterious cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy's toy car broke. The wheels wouldn't go round and round anymore. Timmy's dad said, "Let's fix it with a screw." Timmy asked, "What's a screw?" His dad said, "It's a small, smooth thing that can hold things together." + +Timmy's dad got a screwdriver and a screw. He showed Timmy how to use them. But Timmy accidentally dropped the screw. It rolled under the couch. Timmy's dad said, "Don't worry, we'll find it." But Timmy said, "I want to find it myself." He crawled under the couch and found the screw. He said, "I did it!" + +Timmy's toy car was fixed and he was happy. He said, "Let's go play!" But then his little sister, Lily, came and took the toy car away. Timmy said, "Hey, that's mine!" Lily said, "No, it's mine now." Timmy said, "Let's share it." Lily said, "Okay." They played together and had fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy robot named Robby. One day, Lily and Robby went on an adventure to find a treasure. They walked and walked until they saw a big, ugly monster blocking their way. + +"Who goes there?" the monster asked. + +"It's just me and Robby," Lily replied. + +"I won't let you pass unless you give me something valuable," the monster said. + +Lily remembered that Robby had a laser. She took it out and showed it to the monster. The monster was amazed and let them pass. They continued to march until they found the treasure. Lily was so happy and gave Robby a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very small and loved to explore. One day, Timmy went on an adventure in a big field. He saw a yummy piece of cheese and ran towards it. But then he heard a loud "SNAP!" and saw that he was stuck in a trap. + +"Oh no!" Timmy cried. "I'm stuck! How will I get out?" + +Just then, he saw a big cat named Fluffy walking towards him. Timmy was scared, but he had an idea. He said to Fluffy, "Hey Fluffy, I'm too small to eat. Let me go and you can find a bigger mouse to eat." + +Fluffy thought for a moment and then agreed. He let Timmy go and Timmy ran away as fast as he could. From then on, Timmy always made sure to check for traps before he went exploring. He remained fit and healthy and never got caught again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was playing outside in his backyard. He saw a lonely bird sitting on a fence. Timmy felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. + +He ran inside and asked his mom for some bread to feed the bird. When he came back outside, he saw a scary cat trying to shoot the bird away. + +Timmy yelled, "Stop it, cat! Leave the bird alone!" The cat ran away and the bird flew away happily. Timmy felt proud that he saved the bird from the scary cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the library with her mom to read books. One day, Lily lost her favorite book and felt anxious. She didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom told her to ask the librarian for help. So, Lily went to the librarian and asked if she had seen her book. The librarian replied, "Yes, I found it on the shelf. Here it is!" Lily was so happy and thanked the librarian. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's always good to ask for help when you need it. She also learned to be more careful with her things, so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she met a new friend named Max. Max was a big dog with fluffy fur and a wet nose. Lily was scared at first, but Max wagged his tail and gave her a big, wet kiss on the cheek. + +Lily's mom heard the sound of laughter and came to see what was happening. She saw Lily and Max playing together and smiled, saying "What a perfect day for a new friend!" Lily nodded and said "Max is my friend now. He gave me a kiss!" + +From that day on, Lily and Max played together every day. They would run and jump and bark and laugh. Lily loved the sound of Max's tail thumping on the ground when he was happy. And Max loved giving Lily big, wet kisses on her cheeks. It was a perfect friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read magazines, especially the ones with long stories. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to read the magazine too, but Lily didn't want to share. + +Her friend got upset and started to cry. Lily felt bad and wanted to make things right. She decided to teach her friend how to read the magazine together. They took turns reading the long stories and pointing at the pictures. + +By the end of the day, Lily's friend was happy again and they both enjoyed reading the magazine together. Lily learned that sharing is important and that teaching others can make them happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty necklace with a shiny string. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a big dog. The dog looked very friendly, but Lily got nervous and ran away. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw her running and asked, "What happened, Lily? Why are you nervous?" + +Lily replied, "I saw a big dog, and it scared me. I'm afraid it will bite me!" + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, I'll come with you. We can look at the dog from far away and see if it's friendly." + +So, they both went back to where the dog was and looked at it from a distance. They saw that the dog was wagging its tail and looked happy. Lily realized that she didn't need to be nervous and that the dog was actually quite friendly. From that day on, Lily and Timmy played with the dog and had lots of fun. +Lily likes to sing. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings to her toys, to her mom, and to her dad. She sings happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. + +But Lily wants to sing better. She wants to learn new songs, and how to sing loud and clear. She asks her mom to find her a tutor. A tutor is someone who helps you learn something. + +Mom finds a tutor for Lily. Her name is Anna. Anna is very nice and very strong. She can lift Lily up and spin her around. She can also play the piano and sing very well. + +Anna teaches Lily how to sing. She shows her how to breathe, how to use her voice, and how to listen. She teaches her new songs, and how to sing with the piano. Lily likes Anna a lot. She likes to sing with her. + +Lily sings better and better. She sings with Anna, with her mom, and with her dad. She sings happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings because she loves to sing. +Tommy did not like to go to the barber. He liked his hair long and messy. He did not want to sit still and let the barber cut his hair with scissors. He thought the barber was stupid and mean. + +One day, his mom said, "Tommy, you have to go to the barber today. Your hair is too long and dirty. You will look nice and clean after the barber cuts your hair." Tommy did not want to go. He said, "No, mom, I don't want to go. I like my hair. The barber is stupid and mean. He will hurt me with his scissors." + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Tommy, you have to go. I already made an order for you. The barber is waiting for you. He is not stupid and mean. He is nice and gentle. He will not hurt you with his scissors. He will give you a lollipop if you are good." + +Tommy still did not want to go. He cried and kicked and screamed. He said, "No, no, no. I don't want to go. I don't want to order. I don't want a lollipop. I want my hair." + +Mom was very angry. She said, "Tommy, stop crying and kicking and screaming. You are being very bad and rude. You have to go to the barber now. Or you will be in big trouble." + +Mom took Tommy to the barber. Tommy was very scared and sad. He did not like the barber. He did not like the scissors. He did not like the lollipop. He wanted his hair. He wanted his mom. He wanted to go home. +Mia likes fashion. She likes to wear pretty dresses and hats and shoes. She likes to look at fashion books and magazines. She wants to be a fashion star. + +One day, Mia sees a big red hat in her mom's closet. She thinks it is very pretty and smart. She wants to wear it to school. She puts it on her head and looks in the mirror. She smiles and says, "I look like a fashion star!" + +But her mom warns her, "Mia, that hat is not for school. It is for a special party. It is too big and too bright. You will not be comfortable. And you might lose it or break it. Please take it off and wear your normal hat." + +Mia does not listen. She thinks her mom does not understand fashion. She thinks her mom is boring. She says, "No, mom, I want to wear this hat. It is my fashion choice. I will be careful. And I will be the most smart and pretty girl in school." + +She runs out of the door with the big red hat. She does not hear her mom calling her name. She does not see her mom shaking her head. + +At school, Mia feels proud of her hat. She thinks everyone will admire her. But she is wrong. The hat is too big and too bright. It blocks her view and her ears. She cannot see the board or hear the teacher. She bumps into things and people. She gets in trouble and makes a mess. And the other kids laugh at her. They say, "Mia, why are you wearing that silly hat? It is not smart. It is not pretty. It is funny and weird." + +Mia feels sad and angry. She wishes she had listened to her mom. She realizes her mom was right. The hat is not for school. It is not for fashion. It is for a special party. She takes off the hat and puts it in her backpack. She hopes her mom will not be mad at her. She hopes she can still be a fashion star. But she learns a lesson. She learns to listen to her mom and to be smart and pretty in her own way. +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to build things with blocks. They made a house, a car, a tower and a bridge. They were happy and proud of their work. + +Then, Lily saw a shiny red block that Max had. She wanted it for her house. She asked Max, "Can I have that block, please?" + +Max said, "No, this is my block. I need it for my car. Find another block." + +Lily felt angry. She did not want another block. She wanted that block. She tried to grab it from Max. Max held it tight. They pulled and pulled. The block snapped in two. They both gasped. + +They looked at the broken block. They felt sad and sorry. They did not mean to break it. They liked that block. They looked at each other. They said, "I'm sorry." + +They hugged and made up. They decided to share the block. They used one half for Lily's house and one half for Max's car. They were thoughtful and kind. They continued to play and have fun. They were happy and proud of their work. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with their toys in Tom's room. Tom has a big carpet with roads and houses on it. Sue has a box of cars and trucks. They put the cars and trucks on the carpet and make noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" Tom says, as he drives his red car around the carpet. + +"Look, Tom, I have a police car!" Sue says, as she shows him her blue car with a siren. "It can catch the bad guys!" + +Tom and Sue have fun playing with their cars and trucks. They pretend they are in a big city. They make up stories and jokes. + +But Tom's mom is not happy. She comes into the room and sees the mess. She sees the cars and trucks all over the carpet and the floor. She sees the prints of the cars and trucks on the carpet. The prints are rough and dirty. She does not like the prints. + +"Tom, Sue, what are you doing?" she asks, in a loud voice. "You are ruining the carpet! Look at these prints! They are rough and dirty! You have to clean them up!" + +Tom and Sue are scared. They did not know they were ruining the carpet. They did not know the prints were rough and dirty. They thought they were just playing. + +"Sorry, mom," Tom says, in a small voice. "We were just playing." + +"Sorry, mom," Sue says, in a small voice. "We did not mean to make the prints." + +Tom's mom is still angry. She tells them to pick up their cars and trucks and put them back in the box. She tells them to get a cloth and some water and wipe the prints off the carpet. She tells them to be more careful next time. + +Tom and Sue do what Tom's mom says. They pick up their cars and trucks and put them back in the box. They get a cloth and some water and wipe the prints off the carpet. They are sad and sorry. They do not want to play with their cars and trucks anymore. + +They look at the carpet. It is clean and smooth again. They do not see any prints. They hope Tom's mom will not be angry anymore. They hope they can still be friends. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and make up stories. One day, they found a big book with pictures of many planets. They wanted to learn more about them. + +"Look, this is Earth. This is where we live," Lila said, pointing to the blue and green planet. + +"And this is Mars. It is red and has rocks," Ben said, turning the page. + +They saw many other planets, some with rings, some with moons, some with spots. They were amazed by how different they were. + +"Can we go to these planets?" Lila asked. + +"Maybe, if we have a rocket," Ben said. + +He looked around and saw a cardboard box. He had an idea. + +"Let's make a rocket with this box," he said. + +He took the box and some scissors and started to cut and tear the box. He made a cone, a cylinder, and some wings. He used tape and glue to stick them together. + +"Wow, you are good at making things," Lila said. + +She helped him decorate the rocket with stickers and crayons. They wrote their names on it. + +"Ready to blast off?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, let's go!" Lila said. + +They climbed inside the rocket and pretended to push buttons and pull levers. They made noises like a rocket engine. + +"Three, two, one, lift off!" Ben shouted. + +They imagined they were flying to the planets. They saw stars and met aliens. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not notice that their book was still open on the floor. Their dog, Spot, came into the room and saw the book. He was curious and hungry. He sniffed the book and bit it. He tore the pages and chewed them. He made a big mess. + +When Lila and Ben came back from their space adventure, they saw what Spot had done. They were very sad and angry. + +"Spot, bad dog! You ruined our book!" Lila cried. + +"Look, he tore our Earth and Mars!" Ben said. + +They scolded Spot and tried to fix the book. But it was too late. The book was torn and dirty. They could not read it anymore. + +They felt troubled and sorry. They loved the book and the planets. They wished they had taken better care of it. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect their things and not leave them where Spot could get them. They also learned to love their planet and not tear it. They hoped to find another book and learn more about the planets. They still dreamed of going to space someday. But they also appreciated their home on Earth. +Tim likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them go fast and zoom on the floor. Sometimes he pretends they are in a race or a chase. + +One day, Tim was playing with his red car. He liked the red car because it had a big engine and a loud horn. He made the red car go very fast and zoom around the room. He pretended the red car was a fire truck and he had to put out a fire. + +But then, something bad happened. The red car hit a lamp and fell on the carpet. Tim heard a pop and saw a spark. The red car started to burn. Tim was scared and cried. He ran to his mom and told her what happened. + +Mom was worried and came to see. She saw the red car burning on the carpet. She quickly got a cup of water and poured it on the fire. She put out the fire and picked up the red car. She saw that the red car was broken and black. She hugged Tim and told him it was okay. + +She said they would go to the mechanic. The mechanic was a nice man who fixed cars. He had a big garage with many tools and parts. He could fix Tim's red car and make it look new again. + +Tim was glad and smiled. He liked the mechanic. He hoped the mechanic could fix his red car. He wanted to play with his red car again. He said thank you to his mom and the mechanic. He learned to be careful with his toys and not to burn them. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. They were spoiled children who did not share or say thank you. + +One day, they saw a big truck on the road. The truck had many boxes. Lily and Ben ran to the truck and asked the driver, "What is in the boxes?" + +The driver smiled and said, "These are toys for the children who have no toys. I am taking them to the orphanage." + +Lily and Ben did not know what an orphanage was. They thought it was a place where children got many toys. They wanted to go there too. + +They said to the driver, "Can we go with you? We want to see the toys." + +The driver shook his head and said, "No, you cannot go with me. These toys are not for you. You have many toys at home. These toys are for the children who have nothing. They are very happy to get one toy. You should be happy too, and share your toys with others." + +Lily and Ben did not like what the driver said. They were angry and sad. They did not want to share their toys. They wanted to have all the toys. + +They ran back to their house and cried. They did not play with their toys. They did not talk to each other. They did not have fun. + +Their mother saw them and asked, "What is wrong, my children? Why are you crying?" + +Lily and Ben told their mother what the driver said. Their mother hugged them and said, "The driver was right, my children. You are very lucky to have so many toys. Some children have no toys, no home, no family. They live in the orphanage. They are very sad and lonely. You should be kind and generous, and give some of your toys to them. Then they will be happy, and you will be happy too." + +Lily and Ben thought about what their mother said. They felt sorry for the children who had no toys. They decided to give some of their toys to them. They packed some of their toys in a box and asked their mother to take them to the orphanage. + +They went to the orphanage and met the children there. They gave them the box of toys and said, "These are for you. We hope you like them." + +The children were very surprised and happy. They thanked Lily and Ben and hugged them. They played with the toys and smiled. + +Lily and Ben felt good. They made new friends. They learned to share and be grateful. They were not spoiled children anymore. They were happy children. +Ben liked to whistle. He whistled when he was happy, when he was sad, when he was bored, and when he was excited. He whistled all the time, even when his mom told him to be quiet. + +One day, Ben went to the field with his dad. The field was big and green, with many flowers and bugs. Ben saw a furry animal in the field. It was brown and white, with long ears and a short tail. It was a bunny. + +Ben wanted to play with the bunny. He ran after it, whistling loudly. The bunny heard Ben and got scared. It ran away, hopping fast. Ben followed it, but he could not catch it. The bunny was too quick. + +Ben was sad. He stopped whistling and sat on the grass. He wished he had a furry friend to play with. He looked around and saw another furry animal in the field. It was black and white, with a big nose and a long tail. It was a skunk. + +Ben did not know what a skunk was. He thought it was another bunny. He got up and ran towards it, whistling softly. The skunk heard Ben and got angry. It turned around and sprayed Ben with a bad smell. Ben coughed and cried. He ran away, holding his nose. + +Ben learned a lesson. He learned that not all furry animals are friendly, and that whistling can make them run away or spray. He decided to whistle only when he was alone, or with his dad. He also decided to look before he ran, and to be careful of skunks. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. They have a big ball and a small car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, they see a new place. It is a land with many rocks and sand. It looks harsh and dry. Sara and Tom are curious. They want to go there and explore. + +"Can we go there?" Sara asks Tom. + +"I don't know. It looks far and hard. Maybe we need to ask mom or dad," Tom says. + +"But I want to see what is there. Maybe we can find something cool or fun," Sara says. + +She takes Tom's hand and pulls him. They start to walk to the land. + +But they do not see the big sign. It says "Danger. Do not enter. This land is not safe." + +They walk and walk. They get tired and thirsty. The sun is hot and the wind is strong. They cannot find any water or shade. They start to cry. + +"Where are we? I want to go back. I miss mom and dad," Tom says. + +"Me too. This land is not nice. It is harsh and scary," Sara says. + +They hug each other and hope someone will find them. They are lost and sad. They wish they did not go to the land. They wish they stayed and played with their ball and car. +Lily liked to look at the sky. She saw many things in the sky. She saw birds and clouds and stars. Sometimes she saw planes. Planes were big and fast and noisy. Lily wanted to fly in a plane one day. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. They had a picnic on the grass. Lily saw a plane in the sky. It was very far away. It looked like a tiny dot. Lily pointed at it and said, "Look, mom, a plane!" + +Mom looked at the sky and smiled. She said, "Yes, that's a plane. Do you know what kind of plane it is?" Lily shook her head. She did not know. Mom said, "It's a jet. A jet is a very fast and powerful plane. It can fly very high and make a loud sound. Do you want to hear it?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to hear the jet. She waited and watched the sky. The plane got bigger and bigger. It came closer and closer. Lily saw it was shiny and had wings and a tail. She saw a fire coming out of the back. She heard a loud sound. It was the jet. It was very noisy. It made Lily's ears hurt. She covered her ears with her hands. She said, "Wow, mom, that's a jet!" + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "Yes, that's a jet. It's amazing, isn't it? Maybe one day you can fly in a jet. But for now, let's enjoy the park. Do you want to play some more?" Lily nodded. She still liked to look at the sky. But she liked to play with mom more. She said, "Yes, mom, let's play!" They played and laughed and had fun. Lily was happy. She liked the park. She liked the jet. She liked mom. +One day, a big storm came to the farm where Tom and his family lived. The wind was very loud and the sky was very dark. Tom was scared and ran to his mom and dad. They hugged him and told him to stay calm. + +But then, they saw a big tornado coming from the hills. It was spinning very fast and throwing things in the air. Tom's mom and dad were troubled. They knew they had to go to the cellar, where they would be safe. They grabbed Tom and their dog and ran to the door. + +But on the way, Tom saw his favorite toy, a red truck, on the floor. He wanted to take it with him. He let go of his mom's hand and ran to get it. His mom and dad shouted at him to come back, but he did not listen. He picked up the truck and turned around. + +But then, he saw the tornado was very close. It had increased in size and speed. It was coming right at him. He was very afraid and dropped the truck. He cried and called for his mom and dad. + +His mom and dad saw him and ran to him. They grabbed him and carried him to the cellar. They closed the door just in time. The tornado passed over them and made a lot of noise. But it did not hurt them. They were safe. + +Tom hugged his mom and dad and said he was sorry. He said he was silly to go for the truck. He said he learned his lesson. He said he would always listen to them and do what they say. His mom and dad said they were glad he was okay. They said they loved him very much. They said he was a good boy. They said they were proud of him. They said he had learned a valuable moral. They said he had learned to obey and to be grateful for what he had. They said he had learned to be brave and to face his fears. They said he had learned to be smart and to avoid danger. They said he had learned a lot from the tornado. They said they hoped he would remember it. They said they hoped he would grow up to be a good man. They said they hoped he would never see a tornado again. They said they hoped the storm would go away soon. They said they hoped the sun would come out again. They said they hoped everything would be fine. They said they hoped for the best. They said they hoped. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big puzzle with many pieces. The puzzle had a picture of a farm with animals and a tractor. + +One day, they wanted to make the puzzle, but they could not find all the pieces. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and in the toy box, but some pieces were missing. They felt sad and angry. + +"Who took our puzzle pieces?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe it was Max, the careless dog," Lily said. "He likes to chew on things." + +They went to the living room, where Max was sleeping on the couch. They saw some puzzle pieces on the floor, with bite marks on them. + +"Bad dog, Max!" Ben shouted. "You ruined our puzzle!" + +Max woke up and wagged his tail. He did not know why Ben and Lily were mad at him. He thought they wanted to play. + +Ben and Lily picked up the pieces and tried to fit them together, but they could not. Some pieces were too small, and some were too big. They had zero pieces that matched. + +They started to cry. They loved their puzzle, and now they could not make it. + +Mom heard them crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw the puzzle pieces and the dog. + +"Oh, no, what happened here?" she asked. + +"Max ate our puzzle!" Ben and Lily said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Max did not mean to hurt your puzzle. He was just curious and careless. He did not know it was your toy." + +She looked at the puzzle and said, "Maybe we can still make it. Let's try to unite the pieces that are not too damaged. And maybe we can draw the missing parts with crayons. It won't be perfect, but it will still be fun." + +Ben and Lily nodded and smiled. They liked Mom's idea. They decided to forgive Max and let him join them. They worked together to make the puzzle as best as they could. They had fun and learned to be creative. + +They also learned to be careful with their toys and to keep them away from Max. They loved their dog, but they did not want him to eat their puzzle again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to eat pasta with sauce. But they did not like to share their sauce. They always wanted more sauce than the other. One day, their mom made a big pot of sauce and told them to share it nicely. She put the sauce in a bowl and left it on the table. + +Lily and Ben ran to the table and grabbed the bowl. They both pulled hard on the bowl and tried to take it for themselves. They did not see the cat on the table, who was curious about the sauce. The cat jumped on the bowl and tipped it over. The sauce spilled all over the table, the floor, and the twins. They were filthy with sauce. The cat ran away, scared by the noise. + +Lily and Ben started to cry. They were hungry, messy, and sorry. Their mom came back and saw the mess. She was not happy. She told them to clean up and go to their room. She said they had to learn to share and be kind to each other. She said they would not get any dessert until they did. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They wished they had shared the sauce and not fought. They wiped the sauce off their faces and clothes. They helped each other clean the table and the floor. They said sorry to their mom and to each other. They hugged and went to their room. + +Their mom smiled and brought them some cookies and milk. She said she was proud of them for making up and helping out. She said sharing was caring and that they would always have enough sauce if they shared. Lily and Ben thanked their mom and ate their cookies. They decided to share their sauce and their toys from now on. They learned their lesson. +Sam and Lily were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. Sam was very enthusiastic and ran around, picking up everything he saw. Lily was more careful and followed him slowly. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Sam shouted, holding a big, shiny shell in his hand. "I found an oyster! Maybe there is a pearl inside!" + +Lily ran over to see the oyster. She wanted to touch it, but Sam pulled it away. + +"No, it's mine!" he said. "I found it first!" + +"Please, Sam, let me see it!" Lily begged. "Just for a moment!" + +Sam shook his head. He wanted to keep the oyster for himself. He turned around and ran away from Lily. But he did not see a big rock in his way. He stumbled over the rock and fell down. The oyster flew out of his hand and landed in the water. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cried. He scraped his knee and elbow on the sand. He looked for the oyster, but it was gone. He felt sad and angry. + +Lily heard Sam's cry and ran to him. She saw him lying on the ground, bleeding and crying. She felt sorry for him. She forgot about the oyster and hugged him. + +"Are you okay, Sam?" she asked. "Does it hurt?" + +Sam nodded. He felt his sister's hug and felt a little better. He realized he had been mean to her. He wished he had shared the oyster with her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was selfish. You can have the oyster if you find it." + +Lily smiled. She kissed his cheek and said, "It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. You can have the oyster if I find it. But I think it's happier in the water. Let's go find some other shells together." + +Sam and Lily got up and held hands. They walked along the beach, looking for more treasures. Their mom and dad saw them and smiled. They were proud of their children. They gave them some band-aids and ice cream. Sam and Lily shared their ice cream and their shells. They had a good day at the beach. +Mia liked to stir things. She stirred her soup, her cereal, and her paint. She liked to see the colors swirl and mix. One day, she found a big wooden spoon and a metal pot in the kitchen. She decided to stir them together and make some noise. + +Bang! Bang! Bang! Mia stirred the spoon and the pot as hard as she could. She smiled and laughed. She felt like a musician. She did not hear her mom calling her name. + +"Mia, what are you doing?" Mom asked, coming into the kitchen. She saw the mess and the noise. She was not happy. "Mia, stop that! You are making too much noise and you are ruining the pot!" + +Mia stopped stirring. She looked at her mom with big eyes. She did not understand why mom was angry. She thought she was making music. + +"But mom, I am a musician!" Mia said. "I am making music with the spoon and the pot. Do you like it?" + +Mom sighed. She loved Mia, but she did not like the noise. She picked up Mia and hugged her. She took the spoon and the pot away. + +"Mia, you are a very creative girl, but you cannot make music with the spoon and the pot. They are for cooking, not for playing. And you are making too much noise. You are hurting my ears and the neighbors' ears. Do you want to make music with something else?" + +Mia nodded. She wanted to make music, but she did not want to make mom angry. She wondered what else she could use. + +Mom smiled. She had an idea. She took Mia to her room. She opened a drawer and took out a purple harmonica. She gave it to Mia. + +"Here, Mia. This is a harmonica. It is a real instrument. You can make music with it. You just have to blow into it and move it side to side. Do you want to try?" + +Mia took the harmonica. She looked at it curiously. It was purple, her favorite color. She put it to her mouth and blew. She heard a sound. She moved it side to side and heard more sounds. She liked it. She smiled and blew again. + +"Wow, Mia, you are a musician!" Mom said. "You are making beautiful music with the harmonica. I like it. Do you like it?" + +Mia nodded. She liked it a lot. She felt happy. She hugged mom and thanked her for the harmonica. She blew into it again and again. She made music with the harmonica. She did not stir the spoon and the pot anymore. +Lily and Ben are young. They like to play and joke. One day, they find a soft toy in the park. It is a big bear with a red hat. + +"Look, a bear!" Lily says. "Can we keep it?" + +"Maybe," Ben says. "But we have to joke with it first." + +They take the bear to a bench. They tickle it, hug it, and make funny faces. The bear does not move or laugh. + +"Maybe it is sad," Lily says. "Or maybe it is sleepy." + +"Or maybe it is not a real bear," Ben says. He lifts the hat and sees a tag. It says: "Lost. Please return to Tom." + +"Oh," Lily says. "It is Tom's bear. He must miss it." + +"Yes," Ben says. "We should give it back. But first, let's joke with Tom." + +They hide the bear behind a tree. They run to Tom, who is looking for his bear. + +"Tom, Tom, we have a joke for you!" Lily says. + +"What is it?" Tom asks. + +"Close your eyes and follow us," Ben says. + +They lead Tom to the tree. They say: "Surprise!" They show him the bear. + +"Wow, my bear!" Tom says. He is happy. He hugs the bear and thanks Lily and Ben. + +"You are welcome," Lily and Ben say. "We are sorry we took your bear. We just wanted to joke with you." + +"That's okay," Tom says. "You are funny. Do you want to play with me and my bear?" + +"Yes, please," Lily and Ben say. + +They all play and joke together. They are friends. The end. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to cook with their mom. One day, mom said she was going to make a spicy soup for dinner. She told Tom and Lily to help her by mixing some things in a big pot. + +Tom and Lily were excited. They wanted to make the soup very spicy. They saw a jar of red powder on the shelf. They thought it was spicy. They took the jar and poured a lot of red powder into the pot. They did not ask mom what it was. + +Mom did not see what Tom and Lily did. She stirred the pot and smelled the soup. She said it smelled good. She poured some soup into four bowls. She gave one to dad, one to Tom, one to Lily, and one to herself. She also gave them some bread and cheese. + +They all sat down to eat. They took a sip of the soup. They all made a funny face. The soup was very spicy. It burned their mouths and made them cough. They did not like the soup. They drank some water and ate some bread and cheese. + +Mom asked Tom and Lily what they did. They told her they put red powder in the pot. Mom looked at the jar. It was not spicy powder. It was chili powder. It was very hot. Mom said they should not put things in the pot without asking. She said they should be careful and follow the recipe. She said they should not make the soup too spicy. She said they should think of others and not only themselves. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They said they were sorry to mom, dad, and each other. They learned their lesson. They said they would not do it again. They hugged mom and dad. Mom said she loved them. She said she would make a new soup tomorrow. She said she would let them help again, but they had to listen and follow the rules. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they walk to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, but be careful. And don't go too fast," her mom says. + +Anna and Ben run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +But then, they see a boy with a bowl of yogurt. He is sitting on a bench. He is eating the yogurt with a spoon. The yogurt is unusual. It is pink and green and blue. It looks yummy. + +"Wow, look at his yogurt!" Ben says. + +"I want some yogurt too!" Anna says. + +They go to the boy. They say hello. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Anna asks. + +"My name is Sam. What is your name?" the boy says. + +"I'm Anna. And this is Ben. Can we have some of your yogurt?" Anna says. + +Sam looks at them. He shakes his head. + +"No, this is my yogurt. I got it from the ice cream truck. It is special. You can't have any," he says. + +Anna and Ben feel sad. They want to try the yogurt. They think it is not fair. + +"Please, can we have a little bit? Just a taste?" Ben says. + +"No, go away. This is mine. Find your own yogurt," Sam says. + +He holds the bowl close to his chest. He makes a mean face. + +Anna and Ben are angry. They think Sam is rude. They want to take the yogurt from him. They try to grab the bowl. + +"Hey, stop it! Leave me alone!" Sam says. + +He pushes them away. He spills some yogurt on the ground. + +Anna and Ben cry. They are hurt and dirty. They run to their moms. + +"Mom, mom, he was mean to us! He didn't share his yogurt!" Anna says. + +"Mom, mom, he pushed us and made us fall! He wasted his yogurt!" Ben says. + +Their moms hug them. They wipe their tears and clean their clothes. + +"I'm sorry, sweetie. Some kids don't like to share. But that's not nice. Sharing is good. Maybe next time, he will learn to be more friendly," Anna's mom says. + +"I'm sorry, honey. Some kids don't know how to play. But that's not okay. Pushing is bad. Maybe next time, he will learn to be more gentle," Ben's mom says. + +They give them a kiss. They take them to the ice cream truck. They buy them some yogurt. The yogurt is not unusual. It is white and plain. But it is cold and sweet. Anna and Ben like it. They share it with their moms. They smile and say thank you. + +They forget about Sam and his yogurt. They go back to the slide. They play some more. They are happy. They are friends. +It was Lily's birthday. She was very happy. She wore a pink dress and a crown. She had a big cake with candles. She had many friends to play with. + +But Lily was also very impatient. She wanted to open her presents. She saw many boxes with ribbons and paper. She wondered what was inside. She asked her mom, "Can I open them now?" + +Mom said, "Not yet, Lily. You have to wait until everyone sings Happy Birthday. Then you can open them." + +Lily sighed. She looked at the presents. She saw one that was very shiny. It was silver and sparkly. It had a big bow. She wanted to open that one first. She thought it was very special. + +She waited and waited. She ate some cake. She blew out the candles. She smiled for the camera. She said thank you to her friends. But she still wanted to open the shiny present. + +Finally, mom said, "Okay, Lily. Now you can open your presents. Start with the shiny one. It's from me and dad." + +Lily ran to the shiny present. She tore off the paper and the bow. She opened the box. She gasped. Inside was a beautiful necklace. It had a heart pendant. It was shiny and sparkly. It looked like a star. + +Lily hugged mom and dad. She said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love it! It's the best present ever!" + +Mom helped Lily put on the necklace. It shone on her neck. Lily felt very happy. She looked at herself in the mirror. She said, "I'm a princess!" + +The end. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a blue dress and a crown. Lily pretended that Anna was a powerful queen who ruled a big kingdom. + +One day, Lily's mom said it was time for a nap. Lily did not want to nap. She wanted to play more with Anna. She said, "No, mom, no nap!" She insisted that she was not sleepy. She held Anna tight and ran to her room. + +Mom followed Lily and said, "Lily, you need to nap. You will feel better after you rest. You can play with Anna later." She tried to take Anna from Lily, but Lily hugged her doll harder. She said, "No, mom, Anna needs me! She has to do important things in her kingdom!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Okay, Lily, how about this? You can keep Anna, but you have to lie down on your bed. Maybe you can have a dream about Anna's kingdom. Maybe you can help her with her important things in your dream. Wouldn't that be fun?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked the idea of having a dream about Anna's kingdom. She wondered what it would look like and what they would do. She said, "Okay, mom, I will try. But only if Anna can stay with me." She climbed on her bed and put Anna next to her pillow. + +Mom tucked Lily in and kissed her forehead. She said, "Good girl, Lily. Have a nice dream. I love you." She turned off the light and left the room. + +Lily closed her eyes and cuddled with Anna. She felt sleepy and warm. She started to have a dream. She saw a big castle, a beautiful garden and a shiny carriage. She heard Anna's voice. She said, "Lily, welcome to my kingdom. I'm so glad you're here. Come, I have something to show you. It's a surprise." Lily smiled and followed Anna. She was happy. She was in a powerful dream. +Tim and Tom are twins. They like to play and share toys. But they do not like to share clothes. They have different pants. Tim has blue pants. Tom has red pants. + +One day, Mom says they have to go to a party. She gives them new pants. They are black and shiny. But they are very tight. Tim and Tom do not like them. They want to wear their old pants. + +They start to cry and shout. Mom is not happy. She says they have to wear the new pants. They are polite and nice. She says they can wear their old pants later. + +Tim and Tom do not listen. They run to their room. They try to swap their new pants. But they are too tight. They cannot fit. They get stuck. They feel pain. + +They call for Mom. Mom comes and helps them. She is not angry. She is kind. She says they should discuss things before they act. She says they should respect what she gives them. She says they should be grateful and happy. + +Tim and Tom say sorry. They hug Mom. They wear the new pants. They go to the party. They have fun. They learn a lesson. They love Mom. They love each other. +Ben and Lily were playing in the sand. They liked to make shapes and castles with their buckets and shovels. They pretended they were in a desert, looking for water and treasure. + +"Look, Ben, I found an oasis!" Lily said, pointing to a small pond with some plants and flowers. "Let's go there and drink some water and rest." + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. There might be crocodiles or snakes in the water." Ben said, following his sister. + +They reached the oasis and dipped their hands in the water. It was cool and clear. They drank some and splashed each other. They laughed and had fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big lion coming out of the bushes. It had yellow fur and sharp teeth. It looked hungry and angry. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted, grabbing his sister's hand. "The lion wants to eat us!" + +They ran as fast as they could, leaving their buckets and shovels behind. The lion chased them, but it was not very flexible. It could not run well on the sand. It tripped and fell. It roared again, but it could not catch them. + +Ben and Lily reached their mom and dad, who were sitting on a blanket under a tree. They hugged them and told them what happened. + +"Wow, you had quite an adventure!" Mom said, smiling. "But don't worry, the lion was not real. It was just a robot. The oasis was part of a show for the children. We wanted to surprise you." + +"Really?" Ben and Lily asked, surprised. "It looked so real!" + +"It was, but it was also safe. The lion could not hurt you. It was just for fun." Dad said, ruffling their hair. "Did you like it?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They nodded and smiled. They liked it. It was scary, but also exciting. They laughed and hugged their mom and dad. They were happy. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car that they could ride together. They took turns to drive the car and pretended to go to different places. + +One day, they saw a weird lady in the park. She had long purple hair and a big hat with feathers. She smiled at them and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to see my magic tricks?" Tim and Kim were curious and nodded. The lady took out a wand and a coin and said, "Watch this. I can make this coin disappear and reappear. Do you want to try?" + +Tim and Kim agreed and gave her their big red car. The lady waved her wand and said, "Abracadabra!" The car vanished in a puff of smoke. Tim and Kim gasped and clapped. The lady said, "Now, say the magic word and the car will come back." Tim and Kim said, "Abracadabra!" But nothing happened. The lady laughed and said, "Oops, I guess the magic didn't work. Sorry, kids, I have to go now. Bye-bye!" She ran away with their car. + +Tim and Kim cried and looked for their car. They asked other people in the park, but no one saw the lady or the car. They felt sad and angry. They wished they had not given their car to the weird lady. They learned a lesson: they should not trust strangers who want to take their things. + +They went home and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. You lost your car, but you still have each other. You are very brave and smart to tell me the truth. Next time, be careful and don't talk to strangers. I love you very much." Tim and Kim felt better and said, "We love you too, mom." They hugged their mom and played with their other toys. They hoped to find their car someday, but they never saw the weird lady again. +Lily liked to play with her toy car. She pushed it on the floor and made vroom-vroom sounds. One day, her toy car broke. The wheel came off and the car could not move. Lily was sad and cried. + +She ran to her grandpa, who was an elderly mechanic. He worked with big cars and trucks. He knew how to fix things. He saw Lily's toy car and said, "Don't cry, Lily. I can fix your car. Come with me to my workshop." + +Lily followed her grandpa to his workshop. He had many tools and parts. He picked up a screwdriver and a new wheel. He said, "This is a screwdriver. It can turn screws. This is a wheel. It can make the car roll. I will use the screwdriver to attach the wheel to the car. Watch me." + +Lily watched her grandpa fix her toy car. He put the wheel on the car and turned the screw. He checked if the wheel was tight and spun. He said, "There, it's done. Your car is fixed. Try it." + +Lily took her toy car and pushed it on the floor. It moved and made vroom-vroom sounds. Lily was happy and smiled. She said, "Thank you, grandpa. You are the best mechanic. I love you and my car." She hugged her grandpa and played with her car. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the forest near their house. They saw many animals and plants there. They had fun. + +One day, they found a chubby squirrel. It was eating a nut. It had a big tail and small ears. Lily and Tom wanted to pet it. They came closer. + +"Hello, squirrel. Can we be your friends?" Lily asked. + +The squirrel looked at them. It was scared. It ran away. It climbed a tree. It hid behind the leaves. + +"Come back, squirrel. We won't hurt you. We just want to play," Tom said. + +But the squirrel did not come back. It stayed in the tree. It did not trust them. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They wanted to make the squirrel happy. They thought of an idea. They picked some nuts from the ground. They put them near the tree. They hoped the squirrel would like them. + +They walked away. They looked back. They saw the squirrel come down. It sniffed the nuts. It smiled. It ate them. It was happy. + +Lily and Tom smiled too. They were happy. They remembered the chubby squirrel. They hoped to see it again. They waved goodbye. They went home. They told their mom about their adventure. She hugged them. She was proud of them. They were kind. +Ben and Lily liked to play near the old mill. It was big and dark and had many things to see. But their mom told them not to go inside. She said it was dangerous and they could get hurt. + +One day, Ben and Lily saw a hole in the wall of the mill. They were curious and wanted to look inside. Ben said, "Let's go in and see what's there. Maybe we can find something cool." Lily said, "No, we can't. Mom said not to. We should leave." Ben said, "Don't be scared. It will be fun. Come on, just for a little bit." + +Ben and Lily crawled through the hole and entered the mill. It was dark and dusty and smelled bad. They saw old machines and tools and piles of wood. Ben said, "Wow, look at all this stuff. Let's explore." Lily said, "I don't like it here. It's creepy. Let's go back." Ben said, "No, wait. Look, there's a door. Maybe there's something behind it." + +Ben and Lily walked to the door and opened it. They saw a big room with a huge wheel that was spinning fast. It made a loud noise and splashed water everywhere. Ben said, "Cool, it's the water wheel. It makes the mill work. Let's go closer." Lily said, "No, it's too dangerous. It can hurt us. Let's leave." + +But Ben didn't listen. He ran to the wheel and tried to touch it. He was too close and the wheel caught his arm. He screamed and fell into the water. Lily was scared and confused. She didn't know what to do. She ran to the hole and shouted for help. + +Soon, their mom came and heard Lily's cries. She saw Ben in the water and pulled him out. He was wet and hurt and crying. She hugged him and said, "Ben, what were you doing? You could have died. Why didn't you listen to me?" Ben said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was curious. I wanted to see the wheel. I didn't mean to be bad." Mom said, "I know, Ben. But you have to be careful and obey me. I tell you things for your own good. I love you and I don't want you to get hurt." Ben said, "I love you too, mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I should have listened to you. You were right. We should have left." Lily said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you're okay. I love you too." + +Mom took Ben and Lily home and cleaned their wounds. She said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You were brave and smart. You tried to stop Ben and you called for help. You saved his life." Lily said, "Thank you, mom. I was scared, but I remembered what you said. I didn't want to lose Ben." Mom said, "You're a good sister, Lily. And you're a good brother, Ben. You learned a hard lesson today. But I hope you also learned to be more careful and respectful. The mill is not a place to play. It's a place to leave." Ben and Lily said, "Yes, mom. We learned. We won't go there again. We're sorry." Mom said, "I forgive you, Ben and Lily. I love you both. Now, let's have some cookies and milk and rest. You've had a long day." Ben and Lily said, "Okay, mom. We love you too. Thank you for the cookies and milk." They hugged mom and ate their cookies and milk. They felt better and happy. They learned their lesson and they never went to the mill again. +Lila and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things on the beach, like shells, crabs, and birds. + +One day, they found something new. It was a big, round, hard thing. It was gray and shiny. Lila and Ben wondered what it was. + +"Look, Ben, what is this?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know, Lila. Maybe it's a rock," Ben said. + +They touched it with their fingers. It was cold and smooth. They tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. + +"Maybe there is something inside," Lila said. + +She knocked on it with her hand. It made a sound. Clack, clack, clack. + +Suddenly, the thing opened a little bit. Lila and Ben saw something wet and pink inside. It looked like a tongue. + +"Wow, what is that?" Ben said. + +"It's an oyster," their mom said. She came over and knelt down next to them. "An oyster is a kind of animal that lives in the sea. It has a shell to protect itself. Sometimes, it has a pearl inside." + +"A pearl?" Lila and Ben asked. + +"Yes, a pearl. A pearl is a shiny, round thing that is very pretty. But not all oysters have pearls. They are very rare," their mom said. + +"Can we see the pearl?" Lila and Ben asked. + +"Maybe, but we have to be very gentle and careful. The oyster is shy. It might close its shell if we scare it," their mom said. + +She showed them how to crawl closer to the oyster and talk softly to it. She said hello to the oyster and asked if it was okay. She said they were friendly and curious. + +The oyster opened its shell a little more. Lila and Ben saw a glint of something white inside. It was a pearl! + +"Look, mom, look, Ben, it has a pearl!" Lila said. + +They were very happy and excited. They thanked the oyster for showing them its pearl. They said goodbye and left it alone. + +They told their dad about the oyster and the pearl. He was very proud of them for being kind and respectful to the oyster. He said they had a very special and lucky day. He gave them a hug and a kiss. + +Lila and Ben smiled. They loved the beach and the oyster and the pearl. They hoped to see them again. +Lily has a loose tooth. She wiggles it with her tongue every day. She wants it to fall out. She knows she will get a coin from the tooth fairy. + +One day, she is eating an apple. She bites hard and feels something come out. She spits out the apple and sees her tooth. She is very happy. She shows her tooth to her mom and dad. They are proud of her. They say she is a big girl. + +She puts her tooth under her pillow. She goes to sleep. She dreams of the tooth fairy. She wonders what coin she will get. + +In the morning, she wakes up. She feels under her pillow. She finds a shiny coin. She is very excited. She runs to her mom and dad. She shows them her coin. They hug her and say they love her. She is proud of herself. She smiles with a gap in her teeth. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to joke a lot. They always made funny faces and noises to make each other laugh. One day, their mom baked some pastries for them. She put them on a big plate and told them to wait until they cooled down. + +But Lily and Ben were very hungry and curious. They wanted to taste the pastries right away. They saw that one pastry looked different from the others. It was bigger and had a hole in the middle. They thought it was a special pastry for them. + +They decided to joke with each other and see who would get the special pastry. They played rock, paper, scissors. Lily won and grabbed the pastry. She took a big bite and expected something sweet and yummy. + +But instead, she felt something wet and sour in her mouth. She spit it out and made a loud noise. Ben laughed and said, "Joke! Joke! That was not a pastry, that was a lemon!" He had put a lemon inside the hole and covered it with dough. + +Lily was not happy. She felt tricked and angry. She threw the lemon at Ben and hit him in the face. He stopped laughing and started crying. He said, "Ow! Ow! That hurt! That was not a joke, that was mean!" + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the tears and the lemon. She was not happy either. She said, "Lily and Ben, what have you done? You ruined the pastries and hurt each other. That was not funny, that was serious!" + +She made them clean up the mess and say sorry to each other. She also took away the rest of the pastries and said they could not have any until they learned to joke nicely. Lily and Ben felt sorry and sad. They hugged each other and promised to be better. They learned that jokes should be fun and not hurtful. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they find a mask in a box. The mask is big and red. It has horns and teeth. Tom and Mia think the mask is great. They want to try it on. + +Tom puts the mask on his face. He laughs and says, "Look at me! I am a scary monster!" Mia giggles and says, "You are funny, Tom. Let me wear the mask too!" Tom says, "OK, but be careful. The mask is heavy." + +Mia takes the mask from Tom. She puts it on her face. She feels the horns and the teeth. She says, "Wow, this mask is cool. I want to scare Mom and Dad!" Tom says, "No, Mia. Don't do that. They will be mad at us." Mia says, "No, they won't. They will think it is a joke. Come on, Tom. Let's go." + +Tom and Mia run to the living room. They see Mom and Dad on the couch. They are watching TV. Mia jumps in front of them and roars. She says, "Boo! I am a scary monster!" Mom and Dad scream. They are very scared. They think Mia is a real monster. They grab a pillow and a lamp. They throw them at Mia. They hit her on the head and the face. Mia falls down. She cries. She is hurt. The mask breaks. + +Tom runs to Mia. He takes off the mask. He says, "Mia, Mia, are you OK? I am sorry. It was a bad idea. We should not have played with the mask." Mia says, "Tom, Tom, it hurts. Why did Mom and Dad do that? They don't love me." Tom says, "Yes, they do. They were just scared. They did not know it was you. They love you very much." Mia says, "No, they don't. They hate me. They hate me because I am a monster." Tom says, "No, Mia. You are not a monster. You are my friend. You are a good girl. Please, don't cry." + +Mom and Dad hear Tom and Mia. They see them on the floor. They see the mask. They realize what happened. They feel very bad. They run to Tom and Mia. They hug them and kiss them. They say, "Tom, Mia, we are so sorry. We did not mean to hurt you. We were just scared. We did not know it was you. We love you very much. You are not monsters. You are our children. Please, forgive us." + +Tom and Mia look at Mom and Dad. They are still sad and angry. They say, "No, we don't forgive you. You were mean to us. You hurt us. You don't love us. You don't want us. We don't want you either. We want to go away. We want to be alone." Mom and Dad cry. They say, "Please, Tom, Mia, don't say that. We do love you. We do want you. We want to be with you. We want to make you happy. Please, don't go away. Please, don't be alone." Tom and Mia say, "No, we don't believe you. You are liars. You are bad. We hate you. We hate you because you are monsters." Tom and Mia run away. They leave Mom and Dad. They leave the house. They leave the mask. They never come back. The end. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. Lily says, "Look, Tom, apples! Let's pick some and eat them." + +They run to the tree and reach for the fruits. They are not apples, they are lemons. Lily and Tom do not know that. They bite into the lemons and make funny faces. The lemons are sour. They are not sweet like apples. + +Lily spits out the lemon and says, "Yuck, Tom, this is not an apple. This is a bad fruit. It hurts my mouth and my heart." + +Tom spits out the lemon too and says, "Me too, Lily, this is a bad fruit. It hurts my mouth and my heart. Let's throw them away and find something else to eat." + +They throw the lemons on the ground and run away from the tree. They see a man selling ice cream. They run to the man and ask for ice cream. The man gives them ice cream. They lick the ice cream and smile. The ice cream is sweet. It makes their mouths and their hearts happy. + +Lily and Tom say, "Thank you, mister, for the ice cream. It is a good treat. It makes our mouths and our hearts happy." + +The man says, "You're welcome, kids, enjoy your ice cream. And be careful with the lemons. They are sour. They are not good for your mouths and your hearts." +Lily was a little dog who loved to run and play. She had a big yard with a fence and a house with a warm bed. She had an owner who gave her food and water and hugs. Lily was happy and felt like she belonged. + +One day, Lily saw a hole in the fence. She was curious and wanted to see what was on the other side. She squeezed through the hole and ran into the street. She saw cars and people and other dogs. She was scared and confused. She did not know where she was or how to get back. + +She ran and ran until she saw a park. She saw a boy with a ball. She thought he wanted to play with her. She ran to the boy and grabbed the ball in her mouth. The boy was angry and shouted at her. He said the ball was his and she was a bad dog. He tried to take the ball from her. Lily was sad and ran away. + +She ran and ran until she saw a lake. She saw a duck with feathers. She thought it wanted to be her friend. She ran to the duck and barked at it. The duck was scared and quacked at her. It said she was a noisy dog and she did not belong. It flapped its wings and flew away. Lily was lonely and ran away. + +She ran and ran until she saw a house. She saw a woman with a smile. She thought she wanted to help her. She ran to the woman and wagged her tail. The woman was kind and petted her. She said she was a cute dog and she looked lost. She checked her collar and saw her name and address. She said she would take her home to her owner. Lily was happy and licked her face. + +The woman put Lily in her car and drove to her house. She saw the hole in the fence and the warm bed. She saw her owner who was worried and looking for her. She ran to her owner and jumped on him. He was happy and hugged her. He said she was an amazing dog and he loved her. He thanked the woman for bringing her back. He fixed the hole in the fence and gave her a treat. Lily was happy and felt like she belonged. +Lily was pale and scared. She saw a big fire in her house. She heard loud noises and smelled smoke. She ran to her room and hid under her bed. + +She heard a knock on her door. She did not answer. She heard a voice say, "Hello, I am a fireman. I am here to help you. Can you open the door for me?" + +Lily was quiet. She did not want to open the door. She was afraid of the fire and the fireman. + +The fireman said, "I know you are scared, but you are not alone. I am here to protect you. You are brave and strong. You can do this. Please open the door for me. I will take you to a safe place." + +Lily heard the fireman's words. He sounded kind and gentle. He encouraged her to be brave and strong. She wanted to be brave and strong. She crawled out from under her bed and opened the door. + +She saw the fireman. He was wearing a yellow suit and a helmet. He had a big smile on his face. He said, "There you are. You are a brave girl. Come with me. I will carry you out of the fire." + +He lifted her up and wrapped her in a blanket. He carried her out of the house. He put her in a big truck with a red light and a siren. He gave her a hug and a sticker. He said, "You did great. You are safe now. I am proud of you." + +Lily smiled. She felt warm and safe. She thanked the fireman. She was not pale and scared anymore. She was brave and strong. +Sam liked to record his name with his toy phone. He would say "Hi, I am Sam" and press a button. Then he would hear his voice again. It was fun. + +One day, he saw his big sister's phone on the table. It was shiny and had many buttons. He wanted to record his name with it. He took the phone and went to his room. He said "Hi, I am Sam" and pressed a button. But he did not hear his voice. He pressed another button. And another. And another. + +He did not know that he was calling many people. Some of them were angry. Some of them were scared. Some of them were confused. They did not know who Sam was. They did not like his voice. They wanted him to stop. + +Soon, his big sister came to his room. She heard the phone ringing and beeping. She saw Sam with her phone. She was very mad. She grabbed the phone from him and yelled at him. She told him he was a bad boy. She told him he had to pay for the phone bill. She told him he could not play with her phone ever again. + +Sam was very sad. He did not mean to make trouble. He just wanted to record his name. He wished he had his toy phone back. He wished he had not touched his big sister's phone. He wished he had been slow and careful. He learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Ben were bored. They had nothing to do in the big house. Their mom and dad were busy with work. They looked out the window and saw the rain. They could not go outside and play. + +"Let's go to the hall and find some toys," Ben said. He was older than Lily and liked to explore. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +Lily nodded. She followed Ben to the hall. The hall was long and dark. It had many doors and pictures on the walls. Lily felt scared. She held Ben's hand. + +"Ben, I don't like the hall. It is gloomy and spooky. Can we go back?" Lily said. + +Ben shook his head. He was brave and curious. He wanted to see what was behind the doors. He opened one of them and saw a big closet. He saw some boxes and bags. He pulled one of them out and opened it. + +"Look, Lily, I found some costumes. We can dress up and pretend to be someone else. I recommend you try this one. It is a princess dress. It is pink and sparkly. You will look pretty," Ben said. + +Lily smiled. She liked pink and sparkly things. She forgot her fear and took the dress. She put it on and twirled around. She felt happy. + +"Ben, you are right. This is fun. Thank you for finding the costumes. What are you going to wear?" Lily said. + +Ben looked at the other boxes and bags. He saw a hat and a coat. He put them on and said, "I am going to be a detective. I am going to solve mysteries and find clues. Come on, Lily, let's go and have an adventure." +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, share their toys and make funny faces. One day, they found an ancient ring in the sandbox. It was shiny and had a big stone. + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna said. "It's so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Ben asked. + +Anna gave him the ring. He put it on his finger and smiled. + +"Let's play marry!" he said. "You can be the bride and I can be the groom!" + +Anna frowned. She did not want to play marry. She wanted to play something else. + +"No, I don't want to play marry!" she said. "I want to play start! We can pretend we are astronauts and go to the moon!" + +Ben shook his head. He did not want to play start. He wanted to play marry. + +"No, I want to play marry!" he said. "We can pretend we are a king and a queen and live in a castle!" + +They both pulled the ring, trying to get it back. They started to yell and cry. + +"Give me the ring!" + +"No, you give me the ring!" + +They were so loud that their moms heard them. They came to the park and saw them fighting. + +"What's going on here?" Anna's mom asked. + +"They want to play different games with the ring!" Ben's mom said. + +They took the ring from them and looked at it. They saw a mark on the inside. It said: "To Mary, from John. Love forever." + +They realized it was a real ring, not a toy. Someone had lost it in the sandbox. + +"Oh, dear!" Anna's mom said. "This is not a ring for children. This is a ring for someone who loves someone very much. We have to find the owner and give it back." + +They explained to Anna and Ben that the ring was not theirs to play with. They asked them to apologize to each other and be friends again. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Anna said. + +They hugged and said they were still best friends. They decided to play something else together. + +"Let's play start!" Anna said. + +"OK, let's play start!" Ben said. + +They ran to the slide and pretended it was a rocket. They had fun and forgot about the ring. + +Their moms smiled and took the ring to the lost and found. They hoped someone would claim it soon. They wondered who Mary and John were and if they were still in love. +Lily and Ben liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. It looked dark and scary. + +"Let's go and see what's in there," Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, it's too deep and dangerous," Lily said. She was careful and scared. + +"Come on, it will be fun," Ben said. He took Lily's hand and pulled her to the hole. + +They stepped closer and closer to the hole. They looked down and saw nothing but black. They heard a strange noise from underground. It sounded like a growl. + +"Ben, I don't like this," Lily said. She tried to pull back, but Ben was too strong. + +"Don't be a baby, Lily. It's just a hole. Maybe there's a treasure or a secret tunnel," Ben said. He stepped closer to the edge. + +Suddenly, the ground shook and the hole got bigger. Ben and Lily lost their balance and fell into the hole. They screamed as they went down, down, down. + +They landed on a soft pile of dirt. They were underground. They looked around and saw a big, furry, angry bear. It was the source of the growl. It was not happy to see them. + +"Ben, we're in trouble," Lily said. She hugged Ben and cried. + +"Sorry, Lily. I was wrong. This was a bad idea," Ben said. He hugged Lily and prayed. + +The bear roared and moved towards them. It looked hungry and mean. + +"Help, help, help!" Ben and Lily shouted. They hoped someone would hear them and save them. They wished they had never stepped into the hole. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and make noise. One day, they find a big tube in the park. It is long and round and has holes in it. + +"Look, a tube!" Tom says. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "What can we do with it?" + +They think for a while. Then Tom has an idea. + +"I know! We can march with it! Like soldiers!" he says. + +He picks up the tube and puts it on his shoulder. He starts to march around the park. He makes loud sounds with his mouth. + +"Boom, boom, boom!" he says. + +Mia thinks that is fun. She picks up a stick and follows Tom. She taps the stick on the tube. + +"Tap, tap, tap!" she says. + +They march and make noise. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes. It sees the tube and the stick. It thinks they are toys. It runs to Tom and Mia. It barks and jumps. + +"Woof, woof, woof!" it says. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the tube and the stick. They run away. The dog takes the tube and the stick. It runs away too. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They lost their tube and their stick. They look at each other. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Mia says. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Tom says. + +They hug each other. They are still friends. They go to find another toy. They hope the dog will not come back. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they would quarrel over their toys and make a lot of noise. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They both wanted to see what was inside, but they could not agree on who would open it first. + +"I saw it first, so I get to open it!" Sara said. + +"No, I saw it first, so I get to open it!" Ben said. + +They pulled and pushed the box, trying to get it for themselves. They did not notice that the box was heavy and had sharp edges. They were ignorant of the danger. + +Suddenly, the box slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. Sara and Ben screamed in pain. The box had landed on their toes and hurt them badly. They cried and hugged each other, forgetting their quarrel. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and ran to the garage. They saw the box and the twins. They were worried and angry. + +"What were you doing with this box?" Mom asked. + +"It's Dad's old toolbox. It has tools and nails and screws inside. It's not a toy. It's dangerous!" Dad said. + +"We're sorry, Mom and Dad. We were quarreling over it and we didn't know it was dangerous. We hurt our toes and we're sorry." Sara and Ben said. + +Mom and Dad hugged the twins and took them to the bathroom. They cleaned their toes and put bandages on them. They told the twins to be careful and to share their toys. They also told them to say sorry to each other. + +Sara and Ben said sorry to each other and kissed their toes. They learned their lesson and never quarreled over the box again. They played with their other toys and had fun. They were happy and quiet. +Anna liked to play with soap. She had many soap bars of different colors and shapes. She liked to make bubbles and foam in the water. She also liked to rub the soap on her skin and hair. She felt clean and happy. + +One day, Anna found a huge soap bar in the bathroom. It was bigger than her hand. It was white and smelled good. Anna wanted to play with it. She took it to the bathtub and filled it with water. She put the soap in the water and watched it make bubbles. + +Anna was having fun. She rubbed the soap on her arms and legs. She made a soap beard and a soap hat. She laughed and splashed. She did not see that the soap was getting smaller and smaller. + +After a while, Anna looked for the soap. She could not find it. She searched in the water and on the floor. She looked under the towels and behind the curtain. She could not see the soap anywhere. She felt sad and confused. + +Anna did not know that the soap had disappeared. She did not know that soap melts in water. She did not know that she had used up all the soap. She only knew that she had lost her huge soap bar. She cried and called for her mom. She wanted a new soap bar to play with. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily finds a big worm and shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I found a worm!" Lily says. "It is long and wiggly. Do you want to touch it?" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not like worms. He thinks they are yucky and slimy. He likes to find snails and beetles instead. + +"No, thank you, Lily," Ben says. "I do not want to touch the worm. You can keep it." + +Lily shrugs. She likes the worm. She thinks it is funny and cute. She offers the worm to a bird that is sitting on a branch. The bird looks at the worm and chirps. + +"Hello, bird," Lily says. "Do you want the worm? It is a good snack for you. You can have it." + +The bird nods. It likes worms. It thinks they are tasty and juicy. It flies down and takes the worm from Lily's hand. It thanks Lily and flies away. + +"Bye, bird," Lily says. "I hope you enjoy the worm. You are very strong and fast." + +Lily and Ben smile. They are happy to share with the bird. They go back to digging in the dirt and looking for more bugs. They have fun in the garden. +Tom and Lily were playing a game with their toys. They had a lot of toys, but they liked their cars the best. They made the cars zoom and crash and race on the floor. + +"Look at my car, it is so powerful!" Tom said. "It can go faster than yours and knock it over!" + +"No, my car is more powerful!" Lily said. "It can jump over yours and make it spin!" + +They argued and pushed each other's cars. They did not have fun anymore. + +Then, their mom came in and saw them. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over your toys?" + +"Mom, he said his car is more powerful than mine!" Lily said. + +"Mom, she said her car is more powerful than mine!" Tom said. + +Mom shook her head. She picked up a soft cloth and a bottle of water. + +"Come here, both of you," she said. "I will show you something." + +She took their cars and rubbed them gently with the cloth and water. She cleaned the dirt and dust from them. + +"See, your cars are both beautiful and shiny," she said. "They are both powerful in their own way. But they are not as powerful as your love and kindness. If you share and play nicely, you will have more fun and make each other happy. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They felt sorry for being mean to each other. + +"Sorry, Lily," Tom said. "Your car is very cool. Can I try it?" + +"Sorry, Tom," Lily said. "Your car is very fast. Can I try it?" + +They hugged and smiled. They gave their cars to each other and played together. They had a lot of fun. + +Mom smiled and hugged them too. She was proud of them. + +The end. +Mia liked to imagine things. She imagined she was a princess, a pirate, a fairy, or a doctor. She imagined she had a big castle, a ship, a wand, or a stethoscope. She imagined she had many friends, animals, toys, or patients. + +One day, Mia's mom gave her a plate of cauliflower for lunch. Mia did not like cauliflower. She thought it was white and boring and tasted like nothing. She did not want to eat it. + +"Mia, please eat your cauliflower. It is good for you. It has vitamins and minerals that make you strong and healthy," her mom said. + +Mia looked at the cauliflower and imagined something else. She imagined it was a cloud, a snowman, a flower, or a star. She imagined she could fly, build, smell, or wish on it. She imagined it was fun and tasty and magical. + +She picked up a piece of cauliflower and held it in her hand. She smiled and said, "Mom, look! This is not cauliflower. This is a cloud. It is soft and gentle and fluffy. Can I eat it?" + +Her mom smiled too and said, "Yes, you can eat it. It is a very special cloud. It is a cloud that makes you happy and smart and brave. Go ahead and eat it, and imagine whatever you want." + +Mia ate the cauliflower and imagined she was a princess on a cloud. She felt happy and smart and brave. She liked to imagine things. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and eat snacks. But they do not like the same things. Tom likes cars and trucks. Lily likes dolls and dresses. Tom hates round things. Lily hates sour things. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big round slide. Lily wants to go on the slide. She thinks it looks fun. Tom does not want to go on the slide. He thinks it looks scary. He says, "I hate round things. They make me dizzy." + +Lily says, "Don't be silly. Round things are fun. Come on, let's go on the slide." She pulls Tom by the hand. Tom says, "No, no, no. I don't want to go on the slide. Let me go." + +They start to fight. Their moms hear them and come over. They ask, "What's wrong? Why are you fighting?" + +Tom says, "Lily wants me to go on the round slide. I hate round things." + +Lily says, "Tom is scared of the round slide. He is silly." + +Their moms say, "You don't have to like the same things. But you have to be nice to each other. You are friends. Friends don't fight. Friends share and take turns." + +They give them each a sweet treat. Tom gets a cookie. Lily gets a candy. They say, "Here, try this. Maybe you will like it." + +Tom takes a bite of his cookie. He says, "Mmm, this is good. I like sweet things." + +Lily takes a bite of her candy. She says, "Yuck, this is bad. I hate sweet things." + +They look at each other and laugh. They say, "We are different. But we are still friends." + +They swap their treats. They say, "Thank you. You are nice." + +They hug and smile. They go to play on the swings. They forget about the round slide. They are happy. +Lily likes yoga. She likes to stretch and bend and breathe. She has a yoga mat and a yoga book. She wants to teach yoga to her teddy bear. + +She puts her teddy bear on the mat and opens the book. She tells her teddy bear to do what the book says. She says, "Teddy, this is yoga. Yoga is good for you. Do what I tell you." + +But her teddy bear does not move. He does not stretch or bend or breathe. He just lies on the mat. Lily gets angry. She says, "Teddy, why are you not doing yoga? Are you lazy? Are you fake?" + +Her teddy bear does not answer. He does not talk. He is a toy. Lily does not know that. She thinks he is real. She thinks he is her friend. + +She starts to cry. She says, "Teddy, please talk to me. Please do yoga with me. Please be my friend." + +Her mom hears her cry. She comes to her room. She sees Lily and her teddy bear on the mat. She sees the book. She understands. + +She hugs Lily and says, "Lily, I'm sorry. Your teddy bear is not real. He is a toy. He cannot do yoga. He cannot talk. He is not fake. He is just a toy." + +Lily looks at her mom. She looks at her teddy bear. She feels sad. She says, "But I love him. He is my friend." + +Her mom smiles and says, "I know. You can love him. You can play with him. But you cannot teach him yoga. He is not like you. He is different." + +Lily thinks. She says, "OK. I understand. He is different. But he is still my friend." + +Her mom says, "Yes. He is still your friend. And you know what? I can do yoga with you. I can stretch and bend and breathe. I can be your friend too." + +Lily smiles and says, "Really? You can do yoga with me?" + +Her mom says, "Yes. Really. I can do yoga with you. Come on. Let's do it together." + +Lily and her mom put the book aside. They sit on the mat. They do yoga together. They stretch and bend and breathe. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. It was cold, so they wore hats and scarves. Lily had a pink scarf with flowers. Ben had a blue scarf with stars. + +"Look, Lily, I have an idea!" Ben said. "Let's change scarves and see if anyone notices!" + +"OK, Ben, that sounds fun!" Lily said. They took off their scarves and swapped them. Lily put on the blue scarf with stars. Ben put on the pink scarf with flowers. + +They ran around the park, laughing and sliding. They saw their friends, Sam and Mia. Sam and Mia waved at them. + +"Hi, Lily and Ben!" Sam said. "You look unusual today. Why are you wearing different scarves?" + +Lily and Ben giggled. They told Sam and Mia their idea. + +"We changed scarves to see if anyone notices!" Lily said. + +"That's silly!" Mia said. "But it's also funny. Can we join you?" + +"Sure!" Ben said. "Let's all change scarves and make a game of it!" + +They all took off their scarves and mixed them up. They put on new scarves and ran around the park. They had a lot of fun, changing scarves and surprising people. They didn't care if their scarves matched their hats or coats. They just wanted to have fun. +Anna and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +Suddenly, Anna saw a big black spider crawling on the floor. She was scared of spiders and screamed. "Ben, Ben, look! A spider! Help me!" She ran to the couch and climbed on it. + +Ben looked at the spider and smiled. He was not scared of spiders. He thought they were cool and interesting. He wanted to see the spider closer. He walked to the floor and bent down. + +"Anna, don't be scared. It's just a spider. It won't hurt you. See, it has eight legs and two eyes and a shiny body. It's not a bad spider. It's a nice spider." He said to Anna. + +Anna peeked from the couch and saw Ben talking to the spider. She did not believe him. She thought the spider was bad and ugly and scary. She did not want to see the spider. She wanted Ben to come to the couch and play with her. + +"Ben, come here. I don't like the spider. I don't want to play with the spider. I want to play with you and the blocks. Please, Ben, come here." She said to Ben. + +Ben heard Anna and felt sorry for her. He was thoughtful and kind. He did not want to make Anna sad or scared. He decided to leave the spider alone and go to the couch. He picked up some blocks and walked to the couch. + +"Okay, Anna, I'm coming. I'm sorry I made you scared. I like the spider, but I like you more. Let's play with the blocks and make something fun. Maybe we can make a spider with the blocks. Do you want to try?" He said to Anna. + +Anna saw Ben coming and smiled. She was happy that Ben came to her. She recognized that he was a good friend and a good brother. She decided to try to make a spider with the blocks. She thought it might be fun. + +"Okay, Ben, let's try. Maybe the spider with the blocks will be nice and pretty and not scary. Thank you, Ben, for being thoughtful and coming to me. You are a good friend and a good brother. I love you, Ben." She said to Ben. + +Ben hugged Anna and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are a good friend and a good sister. Let's play with the blocks and have fun." They played with the blocks and made a spider and other things. They were happy and not scared. They had fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They found a big hammer and a box of nails. They wanted to make something with them. + +"Let's make a house for our dolls," Lily said. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet. Mom is sleeping inside," Tom said. + +They took the hammer and the nails and went to a corner of the yard. They found some wood and started to hammer the nails into it. They did not feel how hard they were hitting the wood. They did not hear how loud they were making noise. + +Mom woke up from her nap. She heard the banging and the clanging. She was angry. She went outside to see what was going on. She saw Lily and Tom with the hammer and the nails. She saw the wood and the holes. She saw the mess and the danger. + +"What are you doing?" Mom yelled. "You could hurt yourselves or break something. Give me that hammer right now!" + +She grabbed the hammer from Tom's hand. But she did not see that Lily was holding a nail in her other hand. The hammer hit the nail and the nail flew into Lily's eye. Lily screamed. She felt a lot of pain. She felt blood coming out of her eye. She felt scared. + +Mom dropped the hammer. She ran to Lily. She saw the nail in her eye. She saw the blood on her face. She saw the fear in her eye. She felt sorry. She felt guilty. She felt helpless. + +She picked up Lily and carried her to the car. She drove to the hospital. She hoped they could save Lily's eye. She hoped Lily would forgive her. She hoped Tom would not hate her. She hoped it was not too late. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and pictures on the walls. But they also liked to make a mess and not clean up. Their mom always told them to tidy their room, but they did not listen. + +One day, mom said, "Tim and Kim, you have to clean your room now. It is too messy and dirty. If you don't, you will not get any cookies for snack time." Tim and Kim did not want to miss the cookies, but they also did not want to clean. They thought of a plan. + +They took all their toys and books and clothes and threw them on the bed. Then they covered the bed with a big yellow blanket. They said, "Look, mom, we cleaned our room. It is all nice and yellow." They smiled and hoped mom would not see the mess. + +Mom came to the room and saw the yellow blanket. She said, "What is this? Did you really clean your room?" She lifted the blanket and saw the pile of stuff. She was not happy. She said, "Tim and Kim, this is not cleaning. This is hiding. You lied to me and you were lazy. You have to clean your room properly and say sorry. And no cookies for you today." + +Tim and Kim felt bad. They knew they did wrong. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were silly and naughty. We will clean our room now and not hide our things." They knelt down and started to pick up their stuff. They put them in the right places. They looked at the ceiling and saw a spider web. They said, "Mom, can you help us get rid of the spider web? It is scary and dirty." Mom said, "Sure, I will help you. But next time, don't make a mess and don't lie. It is better to be honest and tidy. Then you will be happy and get cookies." Tim and Kim said, "Yes, mom. We learned our lesson. We love you and we love our room." They hugged mom and finished cleaning. They felt good and proud. They hoped mom would give them cookies tomorrow. +Lily liked to play with her blocks. She had many blocks of different colors and shapes. She could make a stack of blocks as high as her head. She was very proud of her stack. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a new stack. She found a big, heavy block that was red and square. She thought it would be a good base for her stack. She put it on the floor and started to add more blocks on top of it. + +But the big, heavy block was not very steady. It wobbled and tilted when Lily put more blocks on it. Lily did not notice. She was busy looking for more blocks to make her stack higher and higher. + +Then, Lily saw a shiny, yellow block that was round and smooth. She wanted to put it on the very top of her stack. She reached for it and lifted it with both hands. It was lighter than the other blocks, but it was slippery. + +As Lily tried to put the shiny, yellow block on her stack, she lost her balance. She dropped the block and it hit the big, heavy block. The big, heavy block moved and knocked down the whole stack. The blocks fell down with a loud crash. Lily fell down too. + +Lily was not hurt, but she was sad. She looked at the mess of blocks on the floor. She had worked hard to make her stack, and now it was gone. She felt like crying. + +But then, she saw her mom. Her mom had heard the noise and came to see what happened. Her mom smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "It's okay, Lily. You can make another stack. But first, let's wipe the floor and pick up the blocks. Then, we can play together." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She wiped the floor with a cloth and helped her mom pick up the blocks. She felt better. She still liked to play with her blocks, but she learned to be careful with the big, heavy block. She also learned that her mom was always there to help her. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big sack near the fence. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tim said. + +"Maybe it has toys or candy!" Kim said. + +They ran to the sack and tried to pull it. But it was too heavy for them. They pulled and pulled, but the sack did not move. + +"Help us!" they shouted. + +Dad heard them and came out of the house. He saw them struggling with the sack. + +"What are you doing, kids?" he asked. + +"We want to see what's in the sack!" Tim said. + +"It's not for you, it's for the garden. It has dirt and rocks and worms." Dad said. + +"Yuck!" Kim said. + +Dad lifted the sack and put it on his shoulder. He walked to the garden. Tim and Kim followed him. + +But the sack was too big and too heavy for Dad, too. He tripped on a stone and fell. The sack fell, too. It broke and spilled dirt and rocks and worms everywhere. + +"Oops!" Dad said. + +"Wow!" Tim and Kim said. + +They laughed and helped Dad clean up the mess. They also found some shiny stones and some funny worms. They put them in a jar and took them to their room. + +They forgot about the gloomy sky and the cold wind. They had fun with their new treasures. +One day, Sam and Mia went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But their favorite was the seal. The seal was gray and had a big nose. It liked to swim and play with a ball. + +"Look, mom, the seal is so funny!" Sam said. + +"Yes, it is. Do you want to feed it some fish?" mom asked. + +They nodded and followed mom to the fish stand. They bought some fish and threw them to the seal. The seal caught them with its mouth and clapped its flippers. + +"Thank you, thank you!" the seal said. + +"Wow, it can talk!" Mia said. + +"Only a little. I learned from the zookeeper. He is very nice. He helps me when I am sick or hurt. He repairs my skin when I have a cut. He gives me medicine and bandages." the seal said. + +"That's good. He sounds like a good friend." mom said. + +"Yes, he is. He also gives me colorful toys to play with. Like this ball. It is red and blue and yellow. Do you like it?" the seal asked. + +"Yes, we do. It is very pretty." Sam and Mia said. + +"Would you like to play with me and my ball?" the seal asked. + +"Yes, please!" Sam and Mia said. + +They ran to the edge of the pool and tossed the ball to the seal. The seal tossed it back to them. They had a lot of fun playing with the seal and its colorful ball. They laughed and cheered and clapped. They made a new friend at the zoo. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Anna has a chubby cat named Fluffy. Ben has a big dog named Spot. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park with Fluffy and Spot. They run and jump and slide and swing. Fluffy and Spot run and chase and bark and meow. + +"Look, Fluffy is on the tip of the slide!" Anna says. "He is so funny!" + +"Spot can catch him!" Ben says. "He is so fast!" + +Fluffy sees Spot coming. He is scared. He jumps off the slide and runs to Anna. Spot follows him. He wants to play. + +"Fluffy, don't be scared!" Anna says. "Spot is nice. He is my friend." + +She picks up Fluffy and hugs him. She shows him to Spot. + +"Spot, this is Fluffy. He is my cat. He is soft and chubby. You can be friends." + +She lets Fluffy sniff Spot. Spot wags his tail. He licks Fluffy. Fluffy purrs. He likes Spot. + +"See, they are friends!" Ben says. "Can I hug Fluffy too?" + +"Sure!" Anna says. "He likes hugs." + +She gives Fluffy to Ben. Ben hugs Fluffy. Fluffy hugs Ben. + +Anna and Ben smile. They are happy. They have two friends. Fluffy and Spot. +Lily liked to play with clay. She had many colors of clay, but her favorite was green. She could make green frogs, green snakes, and green leaves with her clay. + +One day, she wanted to make a green turtle. She rolled a big ball of clay for the shell, and four small balls for the legs. She added a tiny ball for the head, and two dots for the eyes. She was very proud of her turtle. + +She showed her turtle to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a very nice turtle, Lily. What is its name?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked the sound of the word "Turtle". She said, "Its name is Turtle." + +Her mom nodded and said, "That's a good name for a turtle. Do you want to play with Turtle outside?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to show Turtle the grass and the flowers. She picked up Turtle and ran to the door. She opened the door and saw a big, green turtle on the porch. It was real, not clay. + +Lily was very surprised. She looked at her clay turtle, and then at the real turtle. She did not understand. How did the real turtle get there? Was it Turtle's friend? Did it want to play with her? + +She put her clay turtle next to the real turtle. She said, "Hello, Turtle. This is Turtle. Do you like clay?" +Lily loved planes. She liked to watch them fly in the sky and make loud noises. She had a toy plane that she played with every day. She wanted to fly in a real plane someday. + +One day, her mom told her they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was happy. She asked her mom, "Can we go in a plane, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. I have a surprise for you. We are going to fly in a plane tomorrow." + +Lily was very excited. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +The next day, they went to the airport. Lily saw many planes. She pointed at them and said, "Look, mom, look! There's a big plane, and a small plane, and a red plane, and a blue plane!" + +Her mom said, "Yes, they are all very nice. But our plane is over there. See, it has a picture of a bird on it. That's our plane." + +Lily nodded. She followed her mom to the gate. They showed their tickets and boarded the plane. Lily found her seat and buckled her seatbelt. She looked out the window and saw the ground moving away. She felt the plane going up and up and up. + +She was flying in a plane! + +She was so happy. She clapped her hands and said, "Weee! This is fun, mom! I love flying in a plane!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you do, sweetie. Me too." + +They flew for a long time. They saw clouds and mountains and rivers and lakes. Lily asked her mom many questions. Her mom answered them all. + +Then, the pilot said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to land. Please fasten your seatbelts and prepare for landing." + +Lily felt the plane going down and down and down. She saw the ground getting closer and closer. She heard the wheels touch the runway. She felt the plane slowing down and stopping. + +They had landed. + +She was sad. + +She unbuckled her seatbelt and said, "Mom, can we fly again? Please?" + +Her mom said, "Not today, sweetie. We have to go see grandma. She's waiting for us. Maybe we can fly again another day." + +Lily nodded. She took her toy plane and followed her mom out of the plane. She waved goodbye to the plane and said, "Bye bye, plane. Thank you for flying with me. You are my favorite plane." + +The end. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They make the toys move and talk. + +"Hello, I am a doll. I am pretty and nice. Do you want to be my friend?" Anna says. + +"Hello, I am a car. I am fast and cool. I can go anywhere I want." Ben says. + +They pretend the toys are having fun together. They laugh and smile. + +But then, Ben sees a spider on the wall. It is big and black and has many legs. Ben is scared of spiders. He thinks they are ugly and mean. + +"Look, Anna, a spider!" Ben shouts. He drops his car and runs away. + +Anna looks at the spider. She is not scared of spiders. She thinks they are interesting and cute. She remembers when her grandma showed her a spider in a book and told her its name. + +"Ben, don't be afraid. It is just a spider. It is called a tarantula. Grandma told me. It is not ugly or mean. It is just different." Anna says. + +She picks up her doll and walks to the spider. She wants to say hello to it. + +"Hello, spider. I am a doll. You are a tarantula. Do you want to be my friend?" Anna says. + +The spider does not answer. It does not move. It just stays on the wall. + +Anna thinks the spider is shy. She smiles and waves at it. + +"Bye, spider. Maybe we can play another time." Anna says. + +She goes back to Ben and gives him his car. She tells him the spider is not scary. She tells him what grandma told her. + +Ben listens to Anna. He feels a little better. He thinks maybe spiders are not so bad. He thinks maybe he can be brave like Anna. + +He thanks Anna for being his friend. He hugs her and his car. + +They play with their toys again. They are happy. They make new memories. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and watch movies. Today, they want to watch a new movie on the TV. But Sara's mom says they have to clean their room first. + +"Please, mom, can we watch the movie now?" Sara asks. + +"No, Sara, you have to clean your room first. Look at all the mess. You have toys, books, clothes everywhere. You have to put them away and make your bed," Sara's mom says. + +Sara and Tom are sad. They want to watch the movie. But they know they have to listen to Sara's mom. They start to clean their room. They pick up the toys and put them in the toy box. They pick up the books and put them on the shelf. They pick up the clothes and put them in the hamper. They make the bed and smooth the sheets. + +They work hard and fast. Soon, their room is clean and tidy. Sara's mom comes to check. She smiles and hugs them. + +"Good job, Sara and Tom. You cleaned your room very well. I'm proud of you. Now you can watch the movie," Sara's mom says. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They thank Sara's mom and run to the living room. They turn on the TV and find the new movie. It is a beautiful movie. It has animals, colors, songs and jokes. Sara and Tom laugh and clap. They enjoy the movie. They are glad they cleaned their room. +Sara was very happy. She had a new bracelet. It was pink and shiny. She wanted to show it to her friend Lily. She invited Lily to come to her house after school. + +Lily came to Sara's house. She saw the bracelet. She liked it too. She asked Sara if she could try it on. Sara said yes. She was a good friend. + +Lily put the bracelet on her wrist. She felt pretty. She wanted to dance. She danced around the room. But she was clumsy. She bumped into a table. The bracelet fell off. It broke into pieces. + +Sara saw the bracelet. She was very sad. She cried. She said to Lily, "You broke my bracelet! It was my favorite! You are a bad friend!" + +Lily felt sorry. She said to Sara, "I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to break it. I was clumsy. Please don't be mad at me. You are still my friend, right?" + +Sara looked at Lily. She saw that Lily was sorry. She remembered that Lily was her friend. She stopped crying. She said to Lily, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry I yelled at you. You are still my friend. Maybe we can fix the bracelet together." + +Lily smiled. She hugged Sara. They said sorry to each other. They tried to fix the bracelet. They had fun. They were happy. They were good friends. +One day, a pig and a dog were playing in the farm. The pig liked to number the things he saw, like the cows, the chickens, and the apples. The dog liked to run and chase the things he saw, like the birds, the cats, and the balls. + +"Look, dog, I can number the cows. One, two, three, four, five. Five cows!" the pig said. + +"Wow, pig, you are very smart. But can you number the birds? They fly so fast!" the dog said. + +The pig tried to number the birds, but they were too many and too quick. He got confused and frustrated. He started to make a lot of noise. He oinked and squealed and grunted. + +"Stop, pig, stop! You are too noisy! You scare the birds away!" the dog said. + +But the pig did not stop. He wanted to number the birds. He made more noise. He oinked and squealed and grunted louder. + +The farmer heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. He saw the pig and the dog in the field. He was not happy. + +"Quiet, pig, quiet! You are too noisy! You bother the cows and the chickens and me!" the farmer said. + +He took the pig and the dog back to the barn. He gave them some food and water and told them to behave. + +"Sorry, farmer, sorry. We were just playing," the pig and the dog said. + +The farmer smiled and patted them. He said, "It's okay, pig and dog. I know you are good friends. But next time, please play more quietly. And maybe you can teach the pig how to number the apples. They don't fly away." +Anna and Ben like to play music. They have a band with their toys. Anna plays the drum. Ben plays the guitar. They sing loud and happy songs. + +One day, they find a smooth rock in the garden. It is shiny and round. Ben says, "Look, Anna, this is a good rock. We can use it for our band. It can be a bell." + +Anna says, "Yes, Ben, that is a good idea. Let me see the rock." She takes the rock and taps it with a stick. It makes a tink sound. Anna likes the sound. She says, "This is a good bell. We can use it for our band. Let's play a song." + +They go to their room and set up their band. Anna puts the rock on a pillow. Ben holds the guitar. They start to play. They sing, "We are a band, we are a band, we play music with our toys and our rock. We are a band, we are a band, we have fun and we make noise." + +They play and sing for a long time. They are happy. They have a good band. They like their smooth rock. +Mia and Ben are hungry. They go to the kitchen to find something to eat. They see a big fridge with many things inside. + +"Can we have yogurt?" Mia asks. She likes yogurt a lot. It is sweet and smooth. + +"Let me see." Ben says. He opens the fridge and looks for yogurt. He sees some yogurt cups in different colors. "We have red, green, blue and yellow yogurt. Which one do you want?" + +Mia thinks for a moment. She likes all the colors, but she likes red the most. "I want red yogurt, please." She says. + +"OK, here you go." Ben says. He picks a red yogurt cup and gives it to Mia. He picks a blue yogurt cup for himself. He likes blue the most. + +They go to the table and sit down. They open their yogurt cups and start to eat. They are happy and enjoy their yogurt. + +"Yum, this is good." Mia says. + +"Yes, it is." Ben agrees. "We are lucky to have yogurt available. Some kids don't have yogurt or other good things to eat." + +Mia nods. She feels sad for those kids. She is grateful for her yogurt and her brother. She decides to share some of her yogurt with Ben. She spoons some red yogurt and offers it to him. + +"Here, you can have some of mine." She says. + +"Thank you, Mia. You are very kind." Ben says. He smiles and takes the spoon. He tastes the red yogurt and likes it. He spoons some blue yogurt and offers it to Mia. + +"Here, you can have some of mine too." He says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very kind too." Mia says. She smiles and takes the spoon. She tastes the blue yogurt and likes it too. + +They finish their yogurt and hug each other. They are happy and full. They love yogurt and they love each other. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. They had a toy gun and a magnifying glass. They saw a big bush with some shiny things inside. They went closer to see what they were. + +"Look, Ben, there are coins and a necklace and a watch!" Lily said. "Maybe someone left them here. Maybe they are a bad guy!" + +"Or maybe they are a treasure!" Ben said. "Let's take them and run away!" + +But as they reached for the shiny things, they heard a loud noise. It was a real gun! Someone was hiding behind the bush and shot at them. They were scared and ran away. + +"Who was that?" Lily asked. "Why did they strike us?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they are an unknown spy. Maybe they want the shiny things for themselves." + +They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They told them what happened. Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were brave. They called the police and showed them where the bush was. The police found the bad guy and took him away. They said the shiny things were stolen from a store. They gave Lily and Ben a sticker and a candy for helping them. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They said they were the best spies ever. They decided to play something else next time. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with their cat, Max. Max is a fair cat. He has white and brown fur and green eyes. He is soft and nice. + +Today is Lily's birthday. She is three years old. She wants to celebrate with Tom and Max. She has a cake and balloons and a hat. She puts the hat on Max. Max does not like the hat. He shakes his head and runs away. + +"Come back, Max!" Lily says. "It is my birthday. You have to celebrate with me." + +Tom laughs. He likes to see Max run. He chases Max around the room. He tries to catch him and put the hat back on him. Max is fast and smart. He hides under the bed. + +"Where is Max?" Lily asks. She looks under the bed. She sees Max's green eyes. She smiles. She crawls under the bed. She gives Max a hug. + +"Happy birthday, Lily," Max says. He is a talking cat. He can say some words. He likes Lily and Tom. He likes to celebrate with them. He lets Lily put the hat on him again. + +"Thank you, Max," Lily says. She kisses Max on the nose. She crawls out of the bed. She holds Max in her arms. She shows him to Tom. + +"Look, Tom. Max is wearing the hat. He is a fair cat. He is my best friend." + +Tom smiles. He hugs Lily and Max. He says, "Happy birthday, Lily. You are my best friend too. Let's eat the cake and celebrate." +Ben and Mia were playing in the yard. They liked to dig in the dirt and find junk. Junk was anything that was old and broken, like cans, bottles, or toys. Sometimes they made junk into new things, like cars, robots, or houses. + +One day, they found a big junk that looked like a pot. It was shiny and had a lid. Ben wanted to open it and see what was inside. Mia was scared. She said it might be a trap or have bugs. Ben did not listen. He pulled the lid and opened the junk. + +Inside the junk, there was a red sauce. It smelled funny and had seeds. Ben was curious. He dipped his finger in the sauce and tasted it. It was very spicy. It burned his tongue and made his eyes water. He screamed. He screamed loud and ran to the hose. He put his mouth on the hose and drank water. + +Mia heard Ben scream and ran to him. She saw the junk and the sauce. She knew what it was. It was salsa. Her mom liked to eat salsa with chips. She told Ben what it was and said he should not eat junk. She said junk was not food and could make him sick. + +Ben was still crying. He said he was sorry and he would not eat junk again. Mia hugged him and said it was okay. She said they could play with other junk, but not with salsa. They threw the junk in the trash and went to find new junk. They hoped it would not be spicy. +Tom and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked the fan best. The fan made a nice sound and blew cool air. They took turns to hold the fan and make it spin. + +"Can I have the fan now?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, it's my turn. You had it before," Tom said. + +"But I want it too. It's not fair," Lily said. + +They started to pull the fan from each other. They were not careful and the fan fell on the floor. It broke into pieces. They were both sad and angry. + +"Look what you did! You broke the fan!" Tom shouted. + +"No, you did! You pulled too hard!" Lily shouted back. + +They heard their mom coming. They were afraid she would be mad at them. They quickly hid the fan under the bed. + +"What's going on here? Why are you yelling?" Mom asked. + +"Nothing, Mom. We were just playing," Tom and Lily said. + +Mom looked at them. She saw their faces were dirty and sweaty. She smelled something bad. + +"Did you wash today?" Mom asked. + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. They did not like to wash. They thought it was boring and cold. + +"Come on, you need to wash. You can't play with dirty faces and hands. It's not healthy," Mom said. + +She took them to the bathroom. She filled the tub with warm water and bubbles. She gave them a sponge and a soap. + +"Here, wash yourselves. I'll be back in a minute," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at the water and the bubbles. They thought it looked fun. They dipped the sponge and the soap in the water. They started to wash their faces and hands. They made bubbles and splashed each other. They laughed and forgot about the fan. + +Mom came back and saw them having fun. She smiled and praised them. + +"Good job, you are very clean now. You are also very generous. You shared the water and the soap," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily felt happy and proud. They hugged Mom and thanked her. + +"Can we play with the fan now?" Tom asked. + +Mom looked puzzled. She did not know about the fan. + +"What fan?" Mom asked. +Lily and Sam are playing with blocks in the playroom. They are making a big tower with red, blue, yellow and green blocks. They are having fun and talking to each other. + +"Look, Sam, I have a green block. Do you have a red block?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I do. Here, you can have it. Let's put it on top of the tower," Sam says. + +They are very careful and try not to make the tower fall. They are proud of their work. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is their baby brother, Max. He is crying in his crib. He wants to play with them. + +"Shh, Max, be quiet. We are playing with blocks. You are too little for blocks. You can have this teddy bear," Lily says. + +She gives Max the teddy bear, but he does not want it. He throws it away and cries louder. He reaches for the blocks. + +"Max, no! Don't touch the blocks! You will make the tower fall!" Sam says. + +But it is too late. Max grabs a block and pulls it. The tower wobbles and then crashes to the floor. The blocks scatter everywhere. Lily and Sam are sad and angry. + +"Max, you are naughty! You ruined our tower! Go away!" Lily says. + +She and Sam start to pick up the blocks and try to rebuild the tower. Max stops crying and crawls to them. He wants to say sorry. He hugs Lily and Sam and gives them a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Sam. I love you. Can I play with you?" Max asks. + +Lily and Sam look at Max. He has a big smile and a cute face. They feel sorry for him. They love him too. + +"Okay, Max. You can play with us. But you have to be gentle and quiet. And you have to share the blocks," Lily says. + +"Okay, Lily. Okay, Sam. I will be gentle and quiet. And I will share the blocks," Max says. + +They all hug and smile. They start to play with the blocks again. They are happy. +Lily liked to play hide and seek with her big brother Tom. They ran around the house and looked for good places to hide. Lily saw the stairs and had an idea. She ran up the stairs and found a big blanket in the closet. She took the blanket and covered herself with it. She lay down on the floor and hoped Tom would not find her. + +Tom looked for Lily in the living room, the kitchen, and the bathroom. He could not see her anywhere. He wondered where she was hiding. He heard a small noise from upstairs. He walked up the stairs and saw a big lump on the floor. He thought it was strange. He pulled the blanket and saw Lily's face. She smiled and said, "You found me!" + +Tom laughed and said, "That was a good hiding place, Lily. But you made a little noise and I heard you." He hugged Lily and said, "You are very smart and fun. Do you want to play again?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. But you hide this time. I will count to ten." Tom agreed and ran to find a new place to hide. Lily counted out loud and then looked for Tom. The house was empty and quiet. She wondered where he was hiding. She ran around the house and looked for him. She had a lot of fun playing hide and seek with her big brother. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many bags of sugar. The truck stops near a shop. + +"Wow, look at all the sugar!" Tim says. "I want some sugar. Do you want some sugar, Mia?" + +"Yes, I want some sugar too," Mia says. "But how can we get some sugar?" + +Tim has an idea. He says, "Let's wait until the truck driver goes inside the shop. Then we can take some sugar from the truck. He will not see us. He is ignorant." + +Mia thinks that is a bad idea. She says, "No, Tim, that is wrong. We cannot take sugar from the truck. That is stealing. The truck driver is not ignorant. He is working hard. He will be angry if we take his sugar. We should not do that." + +But Tim does not listen to Mia. He says, "You are scared, Mia. I am not scared. I am going to take some sugar. You can watch me." + +Tim runs to the truck. He climbs on the back of the truck. He opens a bag of sugar. He grabs a handful of sugar. He puts it in his mouth. + +But then, the truck driver comes out of the shop. He sees Tim on the truck. He sees the open bag of sugar. He sees the sugar on Tim's face. He is very angry. + +"Hey, you little thief!" the truck driver shouts. "What are you doing on my truck? How dare you take my sugar? Get down from there right now!" + +Tim is scared. He drops the sugar. He jumps off the truck. He runs away. He cries. + +Mia watches Tim. She feels sorry for him. But she also feels glad that she did not take any sugar. She knows that stealing is wrong. She hopes that Tim will learn his lesson. She hopes that he will not be ignorant anymore. +Ben likes to number his toys. He has one car, two dolls, three balls and four books. He counts them every day and puts them in a line. He thinks he is very intelligent. + +One day, his sister Lily comes to his room. She wants to play with him. She sees his toys and says, "Can I have your car? It is shiny and fast." + +Ben says, "No, you cannot have my car. It is mine. You can have a doll or a ball." + +Lily says, "But I do not like dolls or balls. I like cars. How about we do a quiz? If I answer your questions, you give me your car. If I do not, you keep it." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes quizzes. He says, "OK, we can do a quiz. But you have to answer three questions. And they are hard questions." + +Lily says, "I am not afraid of hard questions. I am intelligent too. Ask me anything." + +Ben says, "OK, first question. How many fingers do you have on one hand?" + +Lily says, "That is easy. I have five fingers on one hand. See?" She shows him her hand. + +Ben says, "That is right. But that was the easy question. Second question. What is the name of the animal that has a long neck and spots?" + +Lily thinks for a while. She remembers seeing a picture of that animal in a book. She says, "That is a giraffe. It is tall and yellow and brown." + +Ben says, "That is right too. But that was the medium question. Third question. What is the number after ten?" + +Lily frowns. She knows how to count to ten, but she does not know what comes next. She says, "I do not know. Is it eleven?" + +Ben says, "No, that is wrong. The number after ten is nine. You lose the quiz. You cannot have my car." + +Lily says, "That is not fair. You tricked me. Nine is before ten, not after. You are a bad brother." + +Ben says, "No, I am not. I am a smart brother. And I keep my car. Go away." + +Lily cries and runs to her mom. She tells her what Ben did. Mom comes to Ben's room and scolds him. She says, "Ben, that was not nice. You should not lie to your sister. You should share your toys. And you should learn your numbers. Nine is not after ten. Eleven is after ten. Do you understand?" + +Ben feels ashamed. He says, "I am sorry, mom. I am sorry, Lily. I was wrong. You can have my car. And I will learn my numbers." + +Mom says, "That is good, Ben. I am proud of you. And Lily, you are very intelligent. You answered two questions right. How about we read a book together and learn more about animals and numbers?" + +Lily says, "Yes, mom. I like books. And I like you and Ben. Can we hug?" + +Mom says, "Of course we can. We are a family. We love each other." + +They hug and smile. They read a book and have fun. Ben and Lily learn to be kind and smart. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside with their toys. One day, they see a big purple cloud in the sky. It looks scary. + +"Let's go inside," Ben says. "The purple cloud can make thunder and rain." + +"No, I want to stay here," Anna says. "I like the purple cloud. It is pretty." + +Ben is afraid. He does not like the purple cloud. He gives Anna his teddy bear. "Here, take this. It will make you feel safe. I will go inside and wait for you." + +Anna takes the teddy bear. She smiles. "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I will come soon." + +Ben runs inside the house. He closes the door. He hopes Anna will come too. + +But Anna does not come. She stays outside with the teddy bear. She looks at the purple cloud. She thinks it is a friend too. + +The purple cloud is not a friend. It is angry. It makes a loud thunder. It makes a bright flash. It makes a big fire. + +The fire hits Anna and the teddy bear. They burn. They scream. They are gone. + +Ben hears the thunder and the scream. He looks out the window. He sees the fire. He sees no Anna. He sees no teddy bear. + +He cries. He is sad. He is alone. He wishes he did not give Anna his teddy bear. He wishes he did not leave Anna outside. He wishes the purple cloud never came. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big box of clothes that they used to dress up. Lily wanted to be a princess and Ben wanted to be a cowboy. + +"Look at me, I'm a princess!" Lily said, putting on a pink dress and a crown. "You have to be my prince and do what I say." + +"No, I want to be a cowboy!" Ben said, putting on a hat and a belt. "You have to be my horse and let me ride you." + +Lily and Ben started to argue. They were both stubborn and did not want to change their game. + +"I'm the princess and you have to listen to me!" Lily shouted. + +"I'm the cowboy and you have to follow me!" Ben shouted. + +They both got angry and grabbed their toys. Lily had a wand and Ben had a gun. They pointed them at each other and said: + +"Zap!" + +"Bang!" + +They pretended to shoot each other with their toys. They fell down on the grass and lay still. + +They thought they were playing, but they did not know that their toys were magic. The wand and the gun had real powers. Lily's wand turned Ben's clothes into a prince's outfit. Ben's gun turned Lily's clothes into a horse's costume. + +They opened their eyes and saw what had happened. They were shocked and scared. They did not like their new clothes. They wanted their old clothes back. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "We don't want to be a prince and a horse! We want to be a princess and a cowboy!" + +They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on the porch. They told them what had happened and asked them to fix it. + +Mom and dad looked at them and laughed. They thought it was a funny joke. They did not believe that their toys were magic. They told them to go back and play nicely. + +Lily and Ben were sad and confused. They did not know how to change their clothes back. They decided to try to play together and share their toys. Maybe then the magic would wear off. They hoped it would not last too long. +Lila was a cat who liked to swim. She had soft fur that was black and white. She lived near a big pond with many fish. She liked to catch fish and eat them. She was happy. + +One day, a dog came to the pond. He had brown fur and sharp teeth. He saw Lila swimming and wanted to play. He barked and ran to the water. He did not know that Lila did not like dogs. + +Lila was troubled. She saw the dog and was scared. She tried to swim away, but the dog was faster. He jumped into the water and chased her. He wanted to bite her fur. + +"Go away, dog!" Lila said. "I do not want to play with you. You are mean and big. Leave me alone!" + +But the dog did not listen. He thought Lila was fun and tasty. He caught up with her and grabbed her fur. He pulled her out of the water and shook her. He hurt her a lot. + +Lila cried and scratched, but it was too late. The dog was stronger. He bit her hard and killed her. He ate her up and left nothing. He was happy. + +The end. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they see a big train at the station. They want to go and look at it. + +"Can we go, Mom?" Sara asks her mom. + +"OK, but be careful and stay close to me," her mom says. + +Sara and Tom run to the station. They see the train. It is shiny and loud. They want to touch it. + +"Look, there is a door," Tom says. "Let's go inside." + +"No, Tom, we can't," Sara says. "Mom said to stay close to her." + +"Come on, Sara, it will be fun," Tom says. "I trust you. Do you trust me?" + +Sara is not sure. She likes Tom, but she knows Mom is right. She does not want to be bad. But Tom is her friend. She trusts him. + +"OK, Tom, but only for a little bit," Sara says. + +They go inside the train. It is dark and cold. They see seats and windows. They hear a whistle. + +"What's that?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe the train is going to start." + +They are scared. They want to go out. But the door is locked. They can't open it. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. "Let us out!" + +But no one hears them. The train starts to move. It goes faster and faster. It leaves the station. It goes far away. + +Sara and Tom cry. They miss their mom. They are in trouble. They are bad. They wish they did not trust Tom. They wish they stayed close to Mom. They are sorry. But it is too late. The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom and dad with tasks at home. One day, mom asked them to polish the silver spoons and forks for a special dinner. Lily and Ben agreed and took the cloth and the polish to the table. + +They worked hard and made the spoons and forks shiny and bright. They talked and laughed as they polished. "Look, I can see my face in this spoon!" Lily said. "Me too!" Ben said. "We are doing a good job, right?" + +Mom came to check on them and smiled. "You are doing a great job, my dears. Thank you for helping me. You can take a break now and have some juice and cookies." She said. + +Lily and Ben were happy and proud. They followed mom to the kitchen and enjoyed their snack. They felt sleepy after working and eating. They decided to take a nap on the couch. + +Mom tucked them in and kissed them. "You are such good and helpful children. I love you very much." She said. + +Lily and Ben smiled and closed their eyes. They dreamed of the special dinner and the shiny spoons and forks. They learned that helping with tasks can be fun and rewarding. +Tom is a cat who likes to play. He likes to chase mice and birds and balls of yarn. He also likes to sit on the window and look outside. He sees many things from the window, like cars and trees and people. + +One day, Tom sees a big yellow flower on the window. He thinks it is pretty and smells good. He wants to touch it and sniff it. He jumps on the window and puts his nose on the flower. But the flower has a lot of dust and pollen. Tom feels a tickle in his nose. He tries to hold it in, but he can't. He sneezes very loud and hard. + +The sneeze makes Tom lose his balance. He falls off the window and lands on the floor. He is not hurt, but he is very surprised. He looks around and sees his owner, Anna, laughing. She heard Tom's sneeze and came to see what happened. She picks up Tom and hugs him. She says, "You are a silly cat, Tom. You should not sneeze on the flower. It will make you sneeze more. Come, let me give you some water and a treat." + +Tom feels embarrassed, but he also feels happy. He likes Anna and he likes treats. He purrs and licks Anna's face. He thinks, "Maybe sneezing on the flower was not so bad after all. It made Anna laugh and give me attention. Maybe I will do it again tomorrow." +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There are many kids in the park. Some kids are nice, some kids are mean. + +Tim and Sam see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But a big boy is on the slide. He does not let anyone else go on the slide. He says, "This is my slide. Go away." + +Tim and Sam are sad. They ask their moms to help. Their moms say, "You can try to talk to the big boy. Maybe he will share. Or you can play with something else. There are many things to play with in the park." + +Tim and Sam decide to talk to the big boy. They go to the slide. They say, "Hello. We are Tim and Sam. We want to go on the slide. Can we go on the slide with you?" + +The big boy laughs. He says, "No. You are too small. You do not know how to slide. You will fall and cry. I will teach you how to slide. But you have to do what I say." + +Tim and Sam are scared. They do not want to do what the big boy says. They say, "No, thank you. We know how to slide. We do not need you to teach us. Please let us go on the slide." + +The big boy gets angry. He says, "You are rude. You do not listen to me. You are not modest. You think you are better than me. You are not. I will show you." + +The big boy pushes Tim and Sam off the slide. Tim and Sam fall and hurt themselves. They cry. Their moms hear them and run to them. They hug them and comfort them. They say, "We are sorry. The big boy was mean. He should not have pushed you. Are you okay?" + +Tim and Sam are not okay. They have bruises and scratches. They do not want to play anymore. They want to go home. They say, "We do not like the park. We do not like the big boy. We want to stay home." + +Their moms say, "We understand. We will go home. But do not be afraid of the park. The park is fun. The big boy is not the park. He is just one kid. There are many other kids who are nice. Maybe next time, you will meet them. And maybe the big boy will learn to be nice too." + +Tim and Sam nod. They hope so. But they are not sure. They hold their moms' hands and go home. They are sad. They do not like the big boy. They do not like the slide. They do not like the park. They like to stay home. +Lily was hungry. She wanted some soup. She went to the kitchen and saw a big bowl on the table. It was full of hot soup. Lily smiled. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl. + +But the bowl was too heavy for Lily. She could not lift it. She tried to pull it closer, but it slipped from her fingers. The bowl fell on the floor and broke. The soup spilled everywhere. Lily was scared. She started to cry. + +"Mama! Mama!" she shouted. + +Mama heard Lily's cry. She ran to the kitchen and saw the mess. She saw Lily on the chair, looking helpless. Mama was not angry. She was worried. + +"Oh, Lily, what happened?" she asked. + +"I wanted soup, Mama. But the bowl was too big. It fell and broke. I'm sorry, Mama," Lily said. + +Mama hugged Lily and kissed her. She said, "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. You are not hurt, are you?" + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, Mama. I'm not hurt. But I'm still hungry." + +Mama smiled. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have another bowl of soup for you. It's smaller and lighter. You can hold it with both hands. Come, let's go to the dining room and eat." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Thank you, Mama. You are the best." + +Mama and Lily went to the dining room. They ate the soup and talked. Lily felt happy. She forgot about the broken bowl and the spilled soup. She only saw Mama's love. +Anna liked to play with her toys in her room. She had many toys, but her favorite was a doll that her grandma gave her. The doll had a pretty dress and a glass necklace that sparkled in the sun. Anna loved her doll very much and took good care of her. + +One day, Anna's friend Lily came over to play. Lily saw the doll and wanted to play with her too. Anna said no, because the doll was very important to her and she did not want to share. Lily was sad and angry. She said Anna was not a good friend and grabbed the doll from her. They both pulled and tugged on the doll until the glass necklace broke and the beads fell on the floor. + +Anna and Lily both cried. They had broken the doll's necklace and hurt each other's feelings. Anna's mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken necklace and the unhappy girls. She said, "Oh, no, what happened here?" + +Anna and Lily told her what they had done. Anna's mom said, "I'm sorry that your necklace is broken, Anna, but you should have been more kind and generous with your friend. The doll is just a toy, but your friendship is more precious than glass. You should display your love and kindness to others, not your things. That is what makes you a good friend." + +Anna and Lily felt sorry for what they had done. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They helped Anna's mom pick up the beads and glue them back on the necklace. The necklace was not as perfect as before, but the doll still looked pretty. Anna and Lily decided to share the doll and play together. They learned that sharing is caring and that friendship is more important than glass. +Sara likes to write. She writes with her crayons on paper. She writes her name, and some letters, and some shapes. She writes what she sees and what she thinks. She writes every day. + +One day, Sara wants to write a letter to her grandma. She asks her mom for help. Her mom says, "That is a good idea. Grandma will be happy to get your letter. What do you want to write?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She says, "I want to write that I love her, and that I miss her, and that I want to see her soon. And I want to draw a picture of us." + +Her mom says, "That is very sweet. I will help you write the words, and you can draw the picture. Then we will put the letter in an envelope, and we will go to the mailbox. The mailbox is a reliable way to send letters. That means it will get to grandma safely and quickly." + +Sara nods. She is excited to write her letter. She gets her crayons and paper, and her mom gets a pen and an envelope. They sit down at the table, and they start to write and draw. Sara hopes that grandma will like her letter. She thinks that writing is fun. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a big box of blocks, cars, dolls and animals. They liked to make different scenes with their toys, like a city, a farm or a jungle. + +One day, they decided to make a cliff with their blocks. They piled up the blocks as high as they could, until they reached the top of the fence. They put some cars and animals on the cliff, and pretended they were having an adventure. + +"Look, Sara, this is my car. It can go very fast on the cliff," Ben said, making zooming noises. + +"Be careful, Ben. The cliff is very high and delicate. It can fall down if you push too hard," Sara said, holding her doll. + +"I know, I know. I'm not a baby, Sara. I can play with the cliff," Ben said, rolling his eyes. + +He moved his car along the edge of the cliff, pretending to dodge rocks and trees. He was having fun, until he bumped into a block and made the whole cliff shake. + +"Oh no, Ben, you made the cliff shrink!" Sara cried, as she saw the blocks tumbling down and the toys falling off. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, I didn't mean to. It was an accident," Ben said, looking scared and sad. + +They ran to the fence and looked at their toys. Some of them were broken, some of them were dirty, and some of them were lost. + +Sara and Ben felt very bad. They loved their toys, and they didn't want to hurt them. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +"Maybe we can fix them, Sara. Maybe we can find them, Ben. Maybe we can make a new cliff, or something else," they said, trying to cheer up. + +They went inside and asked their mom for some glue, some water and some paper. They cleaned their toys, glued the broken parts, and made some new clothes and hats for them. They also made some flowers and trees with the paper, and put them in the garden. + +They looked at their toys and smiled. They were not as good as before, but they were still their toys, and they still loved them. + +They decided to play with them gently, and not to make a cliff again. They learned that some things are very delicate, and they can shrink if you are not careful. They also learned that saying sorry and helping each other can make things better. +Lila and Max are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But today, they have to go to the doctor. They do not like the doctor. The doctor is boring. + +They sit in the car with Mom and Dad. They look out the window. They see trees and houses and cars. They are not happy. They want to go home. + +They get to the doctor's office. They have to wait in a big room. There are other kids and moms and dads. There are chairs and tables and magazines. There are no toys or books. Lila and Max are very bored. + +They see a girl with a pink dress. She has a doll with a pink hat. She is playing with her doll. She looks happy. Lila and Max want to play with her. + +They stand up and walk to the girl. They say hello. They ask if they can play with her doll. The girl says no. She says the doll is hers. She says they have to find their own toys. She is not nice. + +Lila and Max are sad. They go back to their chairs. They sit and wait. They hope the doctor will come soon. They hope the doctor will not be boring. They hope they can go home and play with their toys and books. They do not like the doctor. The doctor is boring. +Sara was eager to go to the farm with her mom and dad. She wanted to see the animals and pick a pumpkin for Halloween. She put on her boots and coat and ran to the car. + +On the way, she saw a big sign that said "Pumpkin Patch". She pointed and said, "Look, mom, pumpkins!" Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we'll be there soon. But first, we have to stop at the farm stand and buy a permit." + +Sara did not know what a permit was, but she nodded. She hoped it was something fun. When they got to the farm stand, dad gave some money to a man and got a paper. The man said, "This is your permit. It lets you go to the pumpkin patch and choose one pumpkin. But be careful, there are some rules. You can only take one pumpkin per permit, and you have to carry it yourself. And don't go near the scarecrow. He's very scary and he doesn't like visitors." + +Sara was curious about the scarecrow, but she did not want to break the rules. She followed her mom and dad to the pumpkin patch, where there were many pumpkins of different sizes and colors. She looked for the perfect one, but they were all too big or too small or too bumpy or too smooth. She was getting tired and frustrated. + +Then she saw it. A bright orange pumpkin that was just the right size and shape for her. She ran to it and hugged it. She was so happy. She said, "This is my pumpkin. I love it. Can we take it home?" Mom and dad nodded and said, "Yes, of course. But remember, you have to carry it yourself. Can you do that?" Sara said, "Yes, I can. It's not too heavy." She lifted the pumpkin and put it on her shoulder. She felt proud and strong. + +She started to walk back to the car, but then she heard a loud and scary voice. It said, "Hey, you! Put that pumpkin down! That's my pumpkin! You can't have it!" Sara turned and saw the scarecrow. He was tall and thin and had a straw hat and a mean face. He had a stick in his hand and he was pointing at her. He looked angry and scary. Sara was scared and dropped the pumpkin. She ran to her mom and dad and cried. The scarecrow laughed and said, "Ha ha ha! That's what you get for stealing my pumpkin. Now go away and leave me alone!" + +Mom and dad hugged Sara and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. He's just a silly scarecrow. He can't hurt you. He's not real. He's just made of straw and cloth and buttons. He can't move or talk. He's just pretending to scare you. He's not the boss of the pumpkin patch. The man at the farm stand is. And he gave us a permit to take one pumpkin. So we can take any pumpkin we want. Even that one." They picked up the pumpkin and gave it back to Sara. They said, "This is your pumpkin. You chose it. You carried it. You deserve it. Don't let the scarecrow scare you. He's just a joke. You're brave and smart and strong. And we love you." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you too. And I love my pumpkin. Can we go home now and carve it?" Mom and dad said, "Yes, we can. Let's go home and have some fun." They walked to the car, ignoring the scarecrow, who was still shouting and waving his stick. They got in the car and drove away. Sara held her pumpkin and said, "Bye bye, scarecrow. You're not scary. You're silly. And you're not the boss of me. I have a permit. And I have a pumpkin. And I'm happy." +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a big box of animals and they like to make noises and stories with them. Anna picks up a pink pig and says, "This is my pig. She is very graceful. She can dance and jump and spin." Ben picks up a brown bear and says, "This is my bear. He is very strong. He can roar and run and climb." + +Anna and Ben pretend that their animals are friends and they have a tea party on the rug. They share cookies and juice and talk in funny voices. They are having a lot of fun. But then, they hear a loud knock on the door. It is their big brother, Tom. Tom is not very nice. He likes to tease and take and break their toys. Anna and Ben are scared. They do not want Tom to ruin their game. + +They quickly grab their animals and run to the closet. They open the door and hide inside. They close the door and lock it with a key. They hope that Tom will not find them. They hug their animals and whisper to each other. + +"Are you okay?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Yes, I am okay. Are you okay?" Ben asks Anna. + +"Yes, I am okay. I have my pig. She is very graceful. She makes me happy." Anna says. + +"I have my bear. He is very strong. He makes me brave." Ben says. + +They hear Tom banging on the door and shouting, "Let me in! Let me in! I want to play with your toys! I want to see your pig and your bear!" + +But Anna and Ben do not answer. They do not want to play with Tom. They wait until Tom goes away. They wait until their mom comes home. They wait until they feel safe. Then, they unlock the door and come out of the closet. They smile and hug their mom. They tell her about their game and their animals. They show her their pig and their bear. They say, "These are our friends. They are very graceful and very strong. They help us when we are scared." Their mom nods and kisses them. She says, "I am proud of you. You are very smart and very brave. You help each other when you are scared." Anna and Ben are happy. They love their mom. They love their pig and their bear. They love their game. They are very happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play games. One day, they found a big box in the park. It had many small balls inside. Lily and Tom wanted to have fun with the balls. + +"Let's fill the box with water and make a pool!" Lily said. + +"No, let's fill the box with sand and make a castle!" Tom said. + +They argued and could not agree. They did not want to share the box or the balls. + +A dog came by and saw the box. He was curious and jumped inside. He knocked over the box and spilled all the balls. He ran away with some balls in his mouth. + +Lily and Tom were sad and angry. They had lost their game and their fun. + +"Look what you did!" Lily said to Tom. + +"No, you did it!" Tom said to Lily. + +They blamed each other and stopped being friends. + +A lady saw them and came over. She was kind and wise. + +"Why are you fighting?" she asked. + +"We wanted to play with the box and the balls, but we could not agree. Then the dog came and ruined everything!" Lily and Tom said. + +The lady smiled and said, "I have an idea. Why don't you fill the box with something else? Something that is easy to find and easy to share. Something that can make you happy and friendly again." + +Lily and Tom thought for a moment. Then they had an idea. + +"Let's fill the box with flowers!" they said. + +They ran around the park and picked many flowers. They filled the box with flowers and made a beautiful bouquet. They gave some flowers to the lady and some to each other. They smiled and hugged. + +They learned that playing together was more fun than fighting. They learned that sharing was better than being selfish. They learned that flowers could fill their hearts with love. +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 and her mom went to the market. They saw a big jar of olives. Anna wanted to buy some. Mom said yes. Anna was happy. She reached for the jar. But then she saw something that made her scream. + +Inside the jar, there was a big spider. It was hairy and black. It had eight legs and eight eyes. It was crawling on the olives. It looked at Anna. Anna was scared. She dropped the jar. The jar broke. The olives and the spider fell on the floor. + +Mom hugged Anna. She said, "Don't worry, sweetie. It's just a spider. It can't hurt you. It was probably looking for a tasty snack. But olives are not for spiders. Olives are for us. Let's find another jar of olives. A jar without spiders." + +Anna nodded. She wiped her tears. She still liked olives. But she did not like spiders. She hoped she would never see one again. She and mom walked away. They looked for a new jar of olives. A jar that was safe and tasty. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play with toys and watch movies. One day, Sam asked Lily to watch a new movie with him. He said it was fun and scary. + +Lily was not sure. She did not like scary movies. She asked Sam, "Is it very scary? Is it dark?" + +Sam said, "No, it is not very scary. It is not dark. It is about a big dog that helps people. You will like it. Trust me." + +Lily trusted Sam. She said, "Okay, I will watch it with you. But you have to hold my hand if I get scared." + +Sam said, "Okay, I will hold your hand. Come on, let's go." + +They went to the living room and turned on the TV. They found the movie and started to watch. The movie was about a big dog that helped people. But it was also scary. There were bad people who wanted to hurt the dog and the people. There were loud noises and scary music. The movie was dark. + +Lily was scared. She held Sam's hand tight. She said, "Sam, I don't like this movie. It is too scary. It is too dark. Can we watch something else?" + +Sam was not scared. He liked the movie. He said, "No, Lily, it is not too scary. It is not too dark. It is fun. The dog will be okay. The people will be okay. Trust me." + +Lily did not trust Sam. She said, "No, Sam, I don't trust you. You lied to me. You said it was not scary. You said it was not dark. But it is. I want to stop watching. I want to watch something else." + +Sam was angry. He said, "No, Lily, you are a baby. You are scared of everything. You don't know how to have fun. You are a bad friend. I don't want to watch something else. I want to watch this movie." + +Lily and Sam started to fight. They yelled at each other. They pulled the remote. They pushed each other. They made a big mess. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw Lily and Sam fighting. She saw the movie. She saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Sam, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you watching this movie? It is too scary. It is too dark. It is not for you. Turn it off. Now." + +Lily and Sam stopped fighting. They turned off the movie. They looked at Mom. They looked at each other. They felt bad. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Sam." + +Mom said, "It's okay. I'm glad you are sorry. But you have to be careful. You have to be kind. You have to be honest. You have to trust each other. You have to respect each other. You have to choose movies that are good for you. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Sam nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will do better. We will be good friends." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. I love you both. Now, how about we watch a nice movie together? Something that is not scary. Something that is not dark. Something that is fun and happy. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Sam smiled. They said, "That sounds great, Mom. Thank you, Mom. We love you too." + +They hugged Mom. They hugged each other. They picked a nice movie. They watched it together. They had fun. They were happy. +Ben and Mia liked to play pirates in the garden. They had a big box that was their ship, and they wore hats and scarves and eye patches. They also had a toy gun that made a loud noise when they pressed a button. + +One day, they decided to go on a treasure hunt. They took their map and their gun and climbed into their ship. They sailed across the grass and the dirt, looking for clues. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. + +"Maybe there is treasure in there!" Mia said. + +"Let's go and see!" Ben said. + +They got out of their ship and ran to the tree. They peeked inside the hole, but it was dark and scary. They heard a growl and saw two yellow eyes. + +"Roar!" A fierce cat jumped out of the hole and chased them. + +"Run!" Ben shouted. + +They ran back to their ship, but the cat was faster. It scratched Ben's leg and bit Mia's scarf. They screamed and cried. + +"Help!" Mia shouted. + +They reached their ship and climbed inside. They slammed the lid and locked it. The cat scratched and banged on the box, but it could not get in. + +"Quick, load the gun!" Ben said. + +He took the gun and pressed the button. It made a loud noise. + +"Bang!" The cat was scared and ran away. + +"Yay, we did it!" Mia said. + +They hugged and smiled. They looked at their map and saw a big X. + +"Look, the treasure is in our pocket!" Ben said. + +He took out a shiny coin that their mom had given them. It was their lucky coin. + +"Wow, it is!" Mia said. + +They kissed the coin and put it back in their pocket. They were happy and proud. They had escaped the fierce cat and found the treasure. They were the best pirates ever. +Lily and Sam liked to play soccer in the park. They had a ball and two cones for the goal. Lily wore a pink shirt and Sam wore a blue one. They took turns to kick the ball and try to score. + +"Your turn, Sam!" Lily said. She passed the ball to Sam with her foot. Sam ran with the ball and aimed for the goal. He kicked the ball hard, but it went too high and flew over the cone. + +"Oops!" Sam said. He looked at the ball and saw it land near a big tree. He ran to get it, but he saw a dog barking at him. The dog was big and brown and had sharp teeth. Sam was scared and stopped. + +"Go away, dog!" Sam shouted. He waved his arms and tried to look brave. The dog did not listen. It ran to the ball and picked it up with its mouth. It shook the ball and made it squeak. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Lily said. She ran to Sam and the dog. She was not scared of dogs. She had a dog at home. She knew how to make them happy. She took a stick from the ground and threw it far away. + +"Fetch, dog!" Lily said. The dog dropped the ball and ran after the stick. It wagged its tail and barked happily. + +"Good dog!" Lily said. She picked up the ball and gave it to Sam. Sam smiled and thanked her. + +"Let's play again!" Sam said. He kicked the ball to Lily and they ran to the goal. They played until it was dark and their moms called them to go home. + +They shut their eyes and dreamed of soccer. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play near the river. One day, they saw a big orange boat on the water. It looked shiny and fun. + +"Let's go on the boat!" Ben said. He ran to the boat and climbed on it. + +"Wait, Ben!" Lily said. "We don't know who owns the boat. Maybe they don't want us to touch it." + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to play on the boat. He invited Lily to join him. + +Lily was scared. She did not want to make the boat owner angry. She did not want to get in trouble. She said no to Ben. + +Ben was sad. He wanted Lily to play with him. He said, "Please, Lily, come on the boat. It will be fun. I will show you how to steer it." + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, Ben, it is not right. We should ask first. We should be polite." + +But Ben did not care. He started to steer the boat. He pushed a button and made the boat go fast. He laughed and waved to Lily. + +Lily watched Ben go away. She felt sorry for him. She hoped he would be safe. + +But soon, Ben was not laughing. He saw a big rock in the river. He tried to steer away from it, but he did not know how. He was scared. He screamed for help. + +Lily heard Ben scream. She ran to find help. She saw a man near the river. He was the boat owner. He was angry. + +"Who is on my boat?" he shouted. "Who took my boat without asking?" + +Lily told him the truth. She said, "It was Ben. He is my friend. He invited me to go on the boat, but I said no. He did not listen. He is in trouble. Please help him." + +The man was still angry, but he was also worried. He ran to his car and drove to the boat. He reached the boat just in time. He pulled Ben out of the water. He saved him from the rock. + +Ben was wet and cold and scared. He was sorry. He said, "I am sorry, sir. I am sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I should have asked before I took the boat. I was not polite. I was not a good friend." + +The man was glad that Ben was safe. He was also glad that Ben was sorry. He said, "I forgive you, Ben. But you must learn from your mistake. You must respect other people's things. You must be polite and ask before you touch. You must be a good friend and listen to your friend's advice." + +Ben nodded. He said, "I will, sir. I will, Lily. Thank you for saving me. Thank you for being my friend." + +Lily smiled. She said, "You are welcome, Ben. I am glad you are okay. I am still your friend. But next time, let's play somewhere else. Not on the boat." + +Ben agreed. He said, "Yes, Lily. Let's play somewhere else. Somewhere safe and fun. Somewhere we can ask first." + +They hugged and said sorry to the man. Then they walked away from the river. They learned a lesson. They learned to be polite and respectful and good friends. +Anna loved to hug her crystal. It was a gift from her grandma, who said it was very special and fragile. The crystal was shiny and sparkly, and it made Anna feel happy and safe. She always kept it in her room, on a soft pillow, and hugged it every night before she went to sleep. + +One day, Anna's brother Tom came to her room. He was bored and wanted to play with her. He saw the crystal on the pillow and reached for it. Anna saw him and shouted, "No, Tom, don't touch it! It's mine and it's fragile!" + +But Tom did not listen. He grabbed the crystal and ran away. Anna chased him, crying and yelling. She wanted her crystal back. Tom ran to the living room, where their mom was reading a book. He tripped on the rug and fell. The crystal flew out of his hand and hit the floor. It broke into many pieces. + +Anna and Tom both gasped. Their mom looked up and saw what happened. She was angry and sad. She scolded Tom for being careless and mean. She comforted Anna, who was sobbing and shaking. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, sweetie, your crystal is gone. But I still love you, and so does grandma. And you can always hug me when you feel sad." + +Anna nodded and hugged her mom back. She felt a little better, but she still missed her crystal. She wished she could hug it again. She learned that some things are very fragile, and you have to be careful with them. And she learned that some things are very precious, and you have to share them with love. +Ben and Mia like to play with blocks. They build tall structures with different colors and shapes. They have fun stacking and balancing the blocks on top of each other. + +One day, they find a new toy in their playroom. It is a big ball that can roll. It is dull and gray, not like their bright blocks. Ben and Mia are curious about the ball. They touch it and push it. + +"Look, it rolls!" Ben says, rolling the ball across the floor. + +"Let me try!" Mia says, grabbing the ball and rolling it back. + +They take turns rolling the ball, laughing and chasing it. They forget about their structures. + +But the ball is not very careful. It bumps into their structures and knocks them down. The blocks fall and scatter. Ben and Mia stop laughing. They look at their structures. They are sad and angry. + +"Hey, you ruined our structures!" Ben says, pointing at the ball. + +"Bad ball!" Mia says, kicking the ball away. + +They run to their structures and try to fix them. They pick up the blocks and stack them again. They ignore the ball. They do not want to play with it anymore. They think it is a dull and mean ball. They only want to play with their blocks. They are happy again. +Sara liked to play in the garden. She liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, she saw a fairy in the garden. The fairy was small and had wings and a dress. Sara was very happy. She wanted to play with the fairy. + +"Hello, fairy," Sara said. "Can I join you?" + +The fairy smiled and nodded. "Yes, you can join me. I am looking for magic dust. Do you want to help me?" + +Sara nodded. She liked magic dust. It was shiny and sparkly. She followed the fairy to a big tree. The fairy flew up to a hole in the tree. She said, "The magic dust is in here. You have to climb up and get it." + +Sara tried to climb the tree. But the tree was very high and the bark was rough. Sara's hands and feet hurt. She was scared. She said, "Fairy, I can't climb. It's too hard. Can you help me?" + +The fairy laughed. She said, "No, I can't help you. You are too heavy. You are not a fairy. You are a silly girl. I tricked you. I don't want to play with you. I want the magic dust for myself. Goodbye, silly girl." + +The fairy flew away with the magic dust. Sara was very sad and angry. She cried and cried. She wanted to go home. But she was stuck on the tree. She did not know how to get down. She was alone and afraid. She wished she never met the fairy. The fairy was mean and bad. The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and watch films. One day, they find a big box in the garage. Inside the box, there are many old films. They are round and shiny. + +"Look, Tom, films!" Lily says. "Can we watch them?" + +"I don't know, Lily. How do we watch them?" Tom says. + +They see a machine next to the box. It has a big eye and a long arm. They put a film on the arm and turn it on. The machine makes a loud noise and a bright light. + +"Wow, Tom, look!" Lily says. "The film is rolling on the wall!" + +They see pictures of people and animals and places. They are black and white and silent. They look funny and old. + +"Who are they, Tom?" Lily says. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe they are grandma and grandpa when they were young." Tom says. + +They watch the film for a long time. They laugh and clap and make noises. They do not hear the door open. Mom comes in and sees them. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom says. + +But Tom and Lily do not hear her. They are deaf to everything but the film. They are having too much fun. +Sam and Lily like to play race. They run fast and see who is first. They have fun and laugh a lot. One day, they play race in the park. They see a big hill and want to race to the top. + +"Ready, set, go!" Sam shouts. He and Lily start to run up the hill. Sam is a little faster than Lily, but Lily tries hard to catch up. They both breathe hard and feel hot. + +"Sam, wait for me!" Lily shouts. She does not like to lose. She wants to be first too. She runs faster and faster. But Sam does not stop. He wants to win. He thinks race is serious. + +They are almost at the top of the hill. Sam is still ahead of Lily. He looks back and smiles. He thinks he is going to win. But then he trips on a rock and falls down. He hurts his knee and cries. + +"Sam, are you okay?" Lily shouts. She stops running and runs back to Sam. She sees his knee is red and wet. She feels sorry for Sam. She forgets about race. She hugs Sam and says, "It's okay, Sam. I'm here. Race is not serious. You are my friend." + +Sam stops crying and hugs Lily back. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are my friend too. Race is not serious. You are first. You win." + +They both smile and hold hands. They walk down the hill together. They are happy. They still like to play race, but they also like to help each other. They are good friends. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play in the mud. They made mud pies, mud castles and mud animals. They had a lot of fun, but they also got very dirty. + +Their mom called them to come inside and wash. She said, "You have to wash your hands, your face and your clothes. You don't want to be sick or smelly." + +Tom listened to his mom and went to the bathroom. He washed his hands with soap and water. He washed his face with a towel. He took off his dirty clothes and put them in the hamper. He felt clean and happy. + +Anna was stubborn. She did not want to wash. She said, "I like the mud. It is fun and soft. I don't care if I am sick or smelly." + +She ignored her mom and went to her room. She did not wash her hands, her face or her clothes. She felt dirty and grumpy. + +The next day, Tom and Anna went to school. They had a show and tell. They had to bring something they made and tell the class about it. + +Tom brought his mud castle. He said, "I made this mud castle with my sister. We had fun, but we also washed after. Washing is good for you. It makes you healthy and fresh." + +The class liked his mud castle and his story. They clapped and cheered. The teacher gave him a star. She said, "You are a good boy, Tom. You are creative and responsible." + +Anna brought her mud animal. She said, "I made this mud animal with my brother. We had fun, but I did not wash after. I like the mud. It is fun and soft. I don't care if I am sick or smelly." + +The class did not like her mud animal or her story. They wrinkled their noses and booed. The teacher gave her a frown. She said, "You are a bad girl, Anna. You are dirty and stubborn." + +Anna felt sad and ashamed. She wished she had washed like her brother. She learned a lesson. She said, "I am sorry, teacher. I am sorry, class. I was wrong. I will wash from now on. Washing is good for you. It makes you healthy and fresh." + +The teacher and the class forgave her. They gave her a hug. She felt clean and happy. + +The moral of the story is: Washing is good for you. It makes you healthy and fresh. Don't be stubborn. Listen to your mom. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the sand. They had a big spade that they used to dig holes and make castles. They found the spade in a shop that sold cheap toys. They were very happy with their spade. + +One day, they went to the park with their spade and their bucket. They saw a big pile of sand near the swings. They ran to the sand and started to dig. They wanted to make the biggest castle ever. They worked hard and had fun. + +But then, a big boy came to the sand. He had a mean face and a big bike. He saw Tom and Sam and their spade and their bucket. He wanted to take them. He said, "Give me your spade and your bucket, or I will break them." Tom and Sam were scared. They said, "No, they are ours. We bought them with our money. Go away." + +The big boy did not go away. He got angry. He got off his bike and moved towards Tom and Sam. He grabbed their spade and their bucket. He threw them on the ground. He stomped on them with his big shoes. He broke them into pieces. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, your spade and your bucket are cheap and weak. You are cheap and weak too." He got on his bike and rode away. + +Tom and Sam were very sad. They cried and hugged each other. They looked at their broken spade and their broken bucket. They could not play in the sand anymore. They could not make castles anymore. They wished they had a better spade and a better bucket. They wished they had a better day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. They are hungry and curious. + +"Let's pick some fruits," Anna says. + +"OK," Ben says. + +They run to the tree and reach for the fruits. They are soft and sweet. They bite them and juice comes out. They laugh and eat more. + +But then, they feel something sticky on their hands and faces. It is the juice from the fruits. It is like jelly. They try to wipe it off, but it does not come off. It is dry and hard. + +"Uh-oh," Anna says. + +"Uh-oh," Ben says. + +They look at each other and see that they are covered in red jelly. They look funny and silly. They giggle and try to peel off the jelly. + +But then, they hear a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my fruits?" It is the farmer who owns the tree. He is angry and scary. + +"Run!" Anna says. + +"Run!" Ben says. + +They drop the fruits and run away from the tree. They run to the park and find a fountain. They jump into the water and wash off the jelly. They are wet and cold, but they are happy and safe. + +They hug each other and smile. + +"That was fun," Anna says. + +"That was fun," Ben says. + +They are still friends. They like to play in the park. But they do not pick fruits from the tree anymore. +Anna likes yoga. She does yoga with her mom every morning. They roll out a large mat on the floor and stretch their arms and legs. They breathe in and out and make funny sounds. Anna thinks yoga is fun. + +One day, Anna's friend Ben comes over to play. He sees the large mat and asks Anna what it is. Anna says, "It is a yoga mat. Do you want to do yoga with me and mom?" Ben nods and smiles. He likes to try new things. + +Anna and Ben join mom on the mat. Mom shows them how to do some yoga poses. She says, "This is a tree pose. You stand on one leg and lift the other leg up. You add your hands together over your head. You balance like a tree." Anna and Ben try to do the tree pose. They wobble and giggle. They have fun. + +Mom says, "This is a cat pose. You get on your hands and knees. You arch your back and tuck your chin. You make a meow sound. You stretch like a cat." Anna and Ben do the cat pose. They meow and purr. They have fun. + +Mom says, "This is a star pose. You stand up and spread your arms and legs wide. You shine like a star." Anna and Ben do the star pose. They twinkle and sparkle. They have fun. + +Mom says, "You did a great job, Anna and Ben. You are very good at yoga. Yoga makes you strong and happy. Do you like yoga?" Anna and Ben say, "Yes, we like yoga. Yoga is fun. Thank you, mom." Mom hugs them and says, "You are welcome, my little yogis." They smile and hug back. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy trucks in the yard. They liked to load the trucks with dirt, rocks and leaves and drive them around. They made loud noises like "vroom, vroom" and "beep, beep" as they played. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big load of dirt in my truck!" Tom said, showing his sister his toy. "I can dump it on your truck and make it dirty!" + +"No, Tom, don't do that!" Lily said, shaking her head. "That's not nice. I have a pretty load of leaves and flowers in my truck. I want to keep it clean and pretty." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He drove his truck close to hers and tipped it over. The dirt fell on Lily's truck and covered her leaves and flowers. Lily was very sad and angry. She started to cry. + +"Ha, ha, ha!" Tom laughed, showing a big smile. "That was fun! Your truck is dirty now!" + +Lily stopped crying and looked at Tom. She was very mad. She picked up a big rock and threw it at Tom's truck. The rock hit Tom's truck hard and broke it. Tom was shocked and scared. He started to cry too. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried, holding his truck. "You broke my truck! That was mean! Why did you do that?" + +Lily did not say anything. She did not smile. She turned around and walked away. She did not want to play with Tom anymore. Tom was alone in the yard with his broken truck and his tears. He wished he had been nice to Lily. He wished he had not dumped dirt on her truck. He wished he had not laughed at her. He wished he had a friend. But it was too late. He had made a big mistake. He had lost his sister's love. +Once upon a time, in a pretty school, there was a little girl named Anna. She loved to sing. Every day, she sang with her friends at school. They were all very happy. + +One day, a big storm came. The sky was dark, and the rain was heavy. Anna and her friends could not go outside to play. They were sad. But Anna had an idea. She said, "Let's sing inside the school!" + +Anna and her friends started to sing. Their voices were loud and happy. They forgot about the rain and the storm. They just wanted to sing and have fun. + +But the storm was very strong. The wind blew harder and harder. Suddenly, the school roof broke. Rain and wind came inside. Everything was wet and cold. Anna and her friends could not sing anymore. They were scared and sad. The pretty school was not pretty anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to sit on a smooth rock near her house. One day, when she was sitting on the rock, she heard a loud noise. It made her worry. + +Kitty decided to find out what the noise was. She walked and walked, but she could not find it. She started to worry more. She wanted to go back to her smooth rock, but she could not find it. + +Kitty looked and looked, but she could not find her way home. She began to cry. She missed her smooth rock and her house. She was lost and very worried. Kitty never found her way home, and she stayed lost and worried forever. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious box in the park. It had a big sign that said "Do not touch!" But, a curious little boy named Tim wanted to know what was inside. + +One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw the mysterious box and asked his mom, "Can I touch the box?" His mom said, "No, Tim. The sign says not to touch it." + +Tim was sad, but he had an idea. He decided to play a game with his friends. The goal was to get close to the box without touching it. They took turns getting closer and closer, but nobody touched the box. + +Then, a friendly squirrel jumped on the box and opened it. Inside, there were lots of colorful balls for the kids to play with. Tim and his friends were so happy, and they played with the balls all day long. And from that day on, the mysterious box was not so mysterious anymore. +One day, a big impressive car went for a drive. The car was silver and shiny. It liked to drive fast down the street. + +As the silver car drove, it met a red ball. The ball was round and bouncy. The car and the ball became friends. They played together all day. + +At the end of the day, the impressive silver car and the red ball were tired. They said goodbye and went to sleep. They had a lot of fun and could not wait to play again tomorrow. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to play pretend. She put on a big, red nose and a funny hat. Mia was now a clown! She laughed and danced in her room. + +Mia's little brother, Ben, saw her and wanted to play too. But he was too small to be a clown. Ben tried to put on the big shoes, but he fell down. He felt frustrated because he could not be a clown like Mia. + +Mia saw Ben and wanted to help him. She found a smaller hat and shoes for him. Now, Ben could be a clown too! They both laughed and danced together. They had so much fun pretending to be clowns all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a dragon. The dragon was big and green. He lived in a cave. One day, the dragon met a little boy. The boy was not scared of the dragon. They became friends. + +"Turn around, dragon!" said the boy. The dragon turned around. The boy climbed on the dragon's back. They flew up in the sky. The dragon took the boy to see his cave. The boy was happy. + +The dragon and the boy played together. They found toys that were available in the cave. They shared the toys and had fun. The boy went home and told his mom about the dragon. The mom was happy that the boy found a new friend. The dragon and the boy stayed friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Kitty. Kitty lived in a little house with her best friend, a little boy named Timmy. They loved to play together all day long. + +One day, Timmy's mom had to go out. She told Timmy, "I will be back soon. If you need me, use the phone." Timmy nodded, and she left. Timmy and Kitty played with their toys, but soon they wanted to play outside. + +"Let's go to the park!" Timmy said. Kitty urged him to take the phone with them, just in case. Timmy put the small phone in his pocket, and they went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun! + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Timmy and Kitty ran under a big tree. Timmy remembered the phone in his pocket. He took it out and called his mom. "Mom, can you come get us? It's raining!" he said. His mom said she would be there soon. + +Timmy and Kitty waited under the tree, and soon, Timmy's mom came to pick them up. They were all happy to be together again, and they went home to have a warm, cozy dinner. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a brother and sister named Tim and Sue. They loved to play with their puzzle. The puzzle had many pieces and a pretty picture of a big tree with animals. Tim and Sue were very intelligent kids, and they could finish the puzzle fast. + +One day, Tim and Sue began to quarrel about who would put the last puzzle piece. Sue said, "I want to do it!" But Tim said, "No, I want to do it!" They were both very upset and stopped playing with the puzzle. + +Their mom came into the room and saw the unfinished puzzle. She asked, "Why did you stop playing? You are so close to finishing the puzzle." Tim and Sue told their mom about their quarrel. Mom said, "You both are intelligent kids, and you can finish the puzzle together. If you share and work together, you will be happy." + +Tim and Sue listened to their mom and decided to put the last puzzle piece together. They both held the piece and put it in its place. The puzzle was complete, and the big tree with animals looked beautiful. Tim and Sue smiled and hugged each other. + +From that day on, Tim and Sue learned that sharing and working together made them happier. They never quarreled about the puzzle again. The moral of the story is that sharing and cooperation bring happiness and success. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a key. She did not know what the key was for, but she wanted to find the lock it opened. She asked her mom, "What does this key open?" Her mom did not know either. They were both ignorant about the key. + +Lucy went outside to play. She saw her friend Tom. Lucy showed Tom the key and told him about the lock she wanted to find. Tom said, "Let's scatter and look around for the lock!" They searched in the grass, behind trees, and under rocks. + +After a while, they found a little box with a lock on it. Lucy tried the key, and it opened the lock! Inside the box, they found pretty stones and a note. The note said, "These stones are for sharing with friends." Lucy and Tom smiled and shared the stones with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim loved to fly and play with his friends. One day, Tim found a whistle on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. + +"Look, I found a whistle!" said Tim. His friends were excited to see it. They all tried to blow the whistle, but they were too small. They felt fearful that they would never make it work. + +Tim had an idea. "Let's eat some berries to grow big and strong!" he said. So, they all went to find berries to eat. They ate and ate until they felt full and strong. + +Tim tried the whistle again. This time, he blew it and it made a loud sound. His friends cheered, and they all took turns blowing the whistle. They were happy and not fearful anymore. They played with the whistle all day long, and it became their favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his colorful blocks. One sunny day, Tim decided to build a big stack with his blocks. He put one block on top of another and made the stack taller and taller. Tim was very happy with his stack. + +Tim's mom saw him playing with the blocks and thought she would make him a special treat. She went to the kitchen and made some delicious cookies. The cookies were round and smelled very good. Tim's mom put the cookies on a plate and brought them to Tim. + +Tim saw the cookies and his eyes grew wide. He said, "Thank you, Mom!" Tim ate one cookie and it was very delicious. Then, he had a fun idea. Tim put the cookies on top of the blocks and made a new stack. Now, he had a stack of blocks and cookies! Tim and his mom laughed and enjoyed the delicious cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a big pink hippo. The pink hippo lived in a small house near a pond. One day, the pink hippo wanted to enter the house of his friend, the blue elephant. + +As the pink hippo entered the blue elephant's house, he said, "Hello, friend! Can we play?" The blue elephant was happy to see the pink hippo and said, "Yes, let's play!" + +They played all day long, and when the sun went down, the pink hippo went back to his house near the pond. The pink hippo and the blue elephant were very happy and had lots of fun. And they played together every day after that. +Once upon a time, there was an attractive bird who lived in a big tree. One day, the bird saw a small bug trying to push a big leaf. The bug was having a hard time. The bird wanted to help, but first, he thought of a fun quiz. + +The bird asked the bug, "What is big and green, and we can find it on trees?" The bug thought hard and said, "A leaf!" The bird was happy with the answer and decided to help the bug push the big leaf. + +Together, they pushed and pushed, and the leaf moved. The bird and the bug became good friends. They learned that helping each other makes things easier and more fun. The moral of the story is to always help your friends when they need you. +Once upon a time, there was a big, proud cat named Tom. Tom liked to sit on the soft chair in the room. He liked to look up at the ceiling and watch the shadows move. He was a very happy cat. + +One day, Tom saw a small bug on the ceiling. He wanted to catch it, but it was too high. Tom tried to jump, but he could not reach the bug. He felt sad, but he did not give up. He had an idea. + +Tom went to find his friend, the dog named Max. Max was strong and tall. Tom asked Max for help. Max was happy to help his friend. Tom climbed on Max's back, and together they reached the bug on the ceiling. Tom was proud and thanked Max for his help. They both sat on the soft chair and enjoyed the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious dessert. It was very yummy. The dessert lived in a big box. The box was in a little girl's house. The little girl's name was Lily. + +One day, Lily opened the box. She saw the dessert and wanted to eat it. But first, she had to number the pieces. She counted one, two, three, four, five pieces. + +Lily shared the dessert with her friends. They all loved it. The mysterious dessert made them all very happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a clever cat named Tom. Tom loved to play and have fun with his friends. He was very good at making them laugh with his jokes. His friends liked him a lot because he was so funny and smart. + +One day, Tom's friend, a little dog named Max, was feeling sad. He needed something to make him happy. Tom wanted to help Max feel better, so he thought of a funny joke to tell him. Tom went to Max and said, "Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side!" Max laughed and laughed at the joke. It was just what he needed to feel happy again. + +From that day on, Tom and Max played together all the time. They shared many jokes and had a lot of fun. The clever cat and the little dog became the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after in their small village. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug lived in a big tree. The bug was very happy in the tree. + +One day, a scary bird came to the tree. The bird wanted to eat the bug. The bug was very scared. The bug did not want to be eaten. + +The bug decided to fight the scary bird. They fought for a long time. At last, the bug won. The scary bird flew away. The bug was safe and happy in the tree again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to bake pies with her mom. One day, they made a big, yummy pie. Mia was so happy and couldn't wait to share it with her friends. + +Mia brought the pie to her friends' house. She said, "Welcome, friends! I have a pie for us to eat." Her friends were so happy and excited to see the pie. They all sat around the table, ready to eat. + +But, the chairs they sat on were uncomfortable. They were too hard and too small. Mia and her friends didn't care, they just wanted to eat the pie. They all took a big bite and smiled. The pie was so good, and they had fun eating it together. +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Tim. He was a very fearful panda. He was scared to play with his friends. One day, Tim saw a big seat in the park. He wanted to sit on it, but he was too scared. + +His friend, a little bird, saw him and flew to him. "Tim, why are you so fearful?" asked the bird. "I want to sit on the big seat, but I am scared," said Tim. + +The bird said, "Don't be scared, Tim. I will help you." So, the bird and Tim went to the big seat. With the bird's help, Tim sat on the seat. He was very happy. From that day on, Tim was not scared anymore. He played with his friends and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to play with his dough. He would roll it, and make fun shapes. One day, Max saw a small cat named Luna. Luna had a very expensive toy. Max wanted the toy, but Luna did not want to share. + +Max was sad, so he went to his friend, a wise owl named Oliver. Max told Oliver about Luna's toy. Oliver said, "Why not mention to Luna that you will share your dough if she shares her toy?" Max thought that was a good idea. + +Max went back to Luna and said, "Luna, I will share my dough with you if you share your toy with me." Luna liked the idea and they both played together. Max and Luna became best friends and learned that sharing was more fun than having things all to themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little tiger. The tiger liked to play in the big forest. One day, while playing, the tiger found a yummy cake under a tree. + +The tiger took a big bite of the cake. Suddenly, the tiger started to shrink! The tiger became very small, like a toy. The little tiger was scared and didn't know what to do. + +A kind bird saw the small tiger and wanted to help. The bird found a magic berry and gave it to the tiger. The tiger ate the berry, and it grew big again. The tiger was so happy and thanked the bird. They became best friends and played together in the forest forever. +Once upon a time, in a small yard, there was a tight hedge. The hedge was home to a happy bird named Tim. Tim loved to sing and play all day long. One day, Tim met a new friend, a little bug named Ben. + +"Hi, I'm Ben," said the bug. "Can I play with you?" + +"Sure!" said Tim. "Let's play hide and seek." + +So, Tim and Ben played hide and seek near the hedge. They laughed and had fun. They played until the sun began to set. + +As the day was about to end, Tim and Ben said goodbye. They promised to meet again and play by the hedge. Tim flew back to his nest, and Ben went to his home under a leaf. They both slept well, dreaming of the fun they had and the new friend they made. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to nap all day. He would nap under the big tree, on the soft grass, and even on the warm rocks. + +One sunny day, Tom saw a statue in the park. The statue looked like a big cat. Tom walked up to the statue and said, "Hi, big cat. Do you like to nap too?" But the statue did not say anything. Tom was sad and thought the big cat did not want to be friends. + +Tom decided to take a nap next to the statue. When he woke up, he saw many kids playing around the statue. They were all laughing and having fun. Tom realized that even though the big cat statue did not talk, it still made people happy. So, Tom napped by the statue every day, making new friends with the kids who came to play. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a great big spider. The spider had many friends who lived in the house with him. One day, the spider and his friends decided to play a game. + +The game was called "push the ball." The spider and his friends would push a small ball with their legs. They pushed the ball back and forth, having lots of fun. The great spider was very good at the game. He could push the ball very fast. + +After they played, the spider and his friends were tired but happy. They sat down to rest and eat some food. The great spider shared his food with all his friends. They all had a good time and loved playing "push the ball" together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fox. The fox liked to play at the park. One day, the fox went to the park to have some fun. + +The fox was very frustrated because he could not find his friends. He looked for them behind the trees and near the swings, but they were not there. The fox was very sad and wanted to play with his friends. + +The fox kept looking for his friends, but he could not find them. He was so sad and frustrated that he started to cry. The little fox went home all alone, and he did not get to play with his friends at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn on a farm. In the barn, there were many animals. A horse, a cow, a pig, and a cat all lived there. They were all friends and liked to play together. One day, a big truck came to the farm. The farmer said, "We have a new friend to unpack and meet today!" + +The animals watched as the farmer unpacked a small, lucky duck from the truck. The duck was happy to see his new home. The horse said, "Hello, duck! We are happy you are here." The duck smiled and said, "I am lucky to live in this nice barn with you all." + +The animals played together and had lots of fun. The lucky duck was kind and shared his food with everyone. The other animals learned how good it felt to share and be kind. They all became even better friends and were very happy. + +Moral: Sharing and being kind makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. He loved to sing his song every day. His song was perfect and made everyone happy. Tim had many friends because of his song. + +One day, a big, mean cat came to the place where Tim lived. The cat liked to scare the little birds. Tim and his friends were very sad and scared. They did not sing their songs anymore. + +Tim wanted to be brave and help his friends. He thought of a plan. The next day, when the big, mean cat came, Tim sang his perfect song very loud. The cat was so surprised that it ran away. Tim's friends were happy and not scared anymore. They all sang their songs together. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy lady who loved flowers. She had a big garden with many pretty flowers. She liked to watch people perform shows in her garden. + +One sunny day, a group of kids came to perform a dance for the wealthy lady. They danced and jumped around the flowers. The wealthy lady was very happy and clapped her hands. + +But then, one of the kids stepped on a flower by mistake. The flower broke and fell to the ground. The wealthy lady became very sad and angry. She told the kids to go away and never come back. The kids left, and the wealthy lady stayed sad in her garden with the broken flower. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max lived in a small house on earth. He loved to play in the yard and carry his favorite toy, a red ball. + +One day, Max saw a big bird in the sky. The bird looked down at Max and said, "Hello, little dog! Do you want to play with me?" Max felt frightened but wanted to be brave. So, he said, "Yes, I want to play!" + +Max and the big bird played catch with the red ball. They had a lot of fun. Max was not frightened anymore, and they became good friends. From that day on, Max and the big bird played together every day, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat. The cat wore a suit. The suit was very pretty. The cat liked to value the suit. + +One day, the cat met a dog. The dog said, "I like your suit! Can I try it on?" The cat said, "No, this suit is mine. I value it a lot." + +The dog was sad. He wanted the suit. So, the dog made a plan. When the cat was sleeping, the dog took the suit. + +The cat woke up and saw the suit was gone. The cat was very sad. The dog was happy, but the cat was not. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red jeep. It was very healthy and strong. It loved to go on fun trips with its friends. One day, the jeep went to the park to play with its friends, the bike and the scooter. + +While they were playing, the jeep saw a little rock on the ground. The jeep did not see it well and it went "stumble, stumble, stumble." The jeep fell down and felt sad. The bike and the scooter saw their friend and came to help the jeep. + +The bike and the scooter helped the jeep to stand up again. They all laughed and continued to play in the park. The jeep was more careful now and did not stumble again. The healthy red jeep and its friends had a great day at the park. They played until the sun went down and then went home, ready for their next adventure. +Once upon a time, in a hot and sandy land, there lived a shy cactus. The shy cactus was all alone in the big desert. It was sad and wanted to make friends. + +One day, a little bird came to the desert. The bird saw the shy cactus and wanted to say hi. The bird did not want to scare the cactus, so it did not rush. It walked slowly to the cactus and said, "Hello, can we be friends?" + +The shy cactus was so happy to have a friend. It said, "Yes, I would love to be friends!" From that day on, the bird and the shy cactus were best friends. They played and laughed together in the hot and sandy land. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. They saw a hidden sign near the big tree. The sign had a picture of a cat on it. Tom's mom said, "Look, Tom, it's a sign with a cat!" + +Tom and his mom walked more in the park. They saw a little girl with a cat. The girl said, "My cat is lost. Have you seen it?" Tom thought about the sign and said, "We saw a sign with a cat near the big tree!" + +The girl insisted, "Please show me the sign!" Tom and his mom took her to the hidden sign. The girl was happy to find her cat sitting under the tree. She said, "Thank you, Tom, for helping me find my cat!" Tom felt good that he could help his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a bad habit of not brushing his teeth. His mouth became very smelly. One day, Tim's mom told him a story about a magic toothbrush that could make smelly mouths disappear. + +In the story, a little girl named Sally found the magic toothbrush under her bed. She used the toothbrush to clean her teeth and her smelly mouth disappeared. Sally was so happy that she told all her friends about the magic toothbrush. They all wanted to try it too. + +Tim listened to the story and thought about his smelly mouth. He didn't want his friends to know about it. So, he decided to brush his teeth every day. Soon, his smelly mouth disappeared, and his lips were clean and fresh. Tim learned that brushing his teeth every day was important to keep his mouth clean and healthy. And he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim had a fake sword. He loved to twist and turn it in his hands. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, Tim saw a girl named Sue. She had a fake sword too. Tim said, "Let's have a war!" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, let's play!" + +They twisted their fake swords in the air and pretended to fight. They laughed and had fun. After the war, they were tired. They sat on the grass and talked. Tim and Sue became good friends. They played with their fake swords every day. +Once upon a time, there was a regular crocodile. He lived in a big pond with his friends. The crocodile liked to play with his friends every day. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, the crocodile saw a log in the water. He had an idea. He wanted to balance on the log. So, he climbed on the log and tried to stand on it. It was hard at first, but he did not give up. + +Soon, the crocodile could balance on the log very well. His friends saw him and clapped their hands. They all wanted to try too. So, they took turns balancing on the log. It was a fun new game for them to play. They all laughed and had a great time. The regular crocodile was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tom. Tom had a big heart and was very compassionate. He loved to help others and make them happy. One day, Tom found a little bird that could not stand. The bird was sad and needed help. + +Tom knew he had to help the little bird. He gently picked the bird up with his finger and took it to his home. He fed the bird and made it a soft bed to rest. Tom knew that the bird would soon be able to stand again. + +After a few days, the little bird was feeling much better. The bird could stand and fly again. The bird was so happy and grateful to Tom. The little bird stayed with Tom and became his best friend. They played and laughed together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She liked to play outside. One day, she saw a big rainbow in the sky. It was very pretty with many colors. Mia was very happy to see the rainbow. + +Mia wanted to find the end of the rainbow. She walked and walked, but she got lost. Mia was scared. She didn't know how to go back home. She started to cry. + +A kind bird saw Mia crying. The bird cared for Mia and wanted to help her. The bird said, "Don't cry, I will help you find your way back home." Mia felt better. The bird and Mia walked together, and soon they found her home. Mia was very happy and said thank you to the bird. They became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce dog named Buddy. Buddy liked to bark and play all day. He lived in a big yard with his friend, a tiny cat named Luna. + +One day, Luna asked Buddy to mind her ball while she went to take a nap. Buddy said yes and watched the ball. But then, a big wind came and blew the ball away. Buddy was sad and scared to tell Luna the truth. + +When Luna woke up, she saw that her ball was gone. Buddy told her the truth about the wind. Luna was not mad at Buddy. She knew he did his best to mind her ball. They went and found a new ball to play with, and they were happy friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a shy cat named Lucy. Lucy was scared to play with other animals. One day, Lucy found a pin on the ground. She thought it was pretty and wanted to keep it. + +Lucy saw a big paper near the pin. She wanted to make a pretty picture with the pin. Lucy used the pin to cut the paper into shapes. She cut a big heart, a small star, and a round circle. Lucy was very happy with her work. + +Soon, other animals saw Lucy's pretty shapes. They liked them and wanted to play with her. Lucy learned that sharing her art made her new friends. Now, Lucy was not a shy cat anymore. The moral of the story is: sharing your talents can help you make friends. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Tim. Tim loved to paint pretty pictures. He had a warm heart and was always happy. + +One day, Tim met a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad because her toy was broken. Tim wanted to help Sue feel better. He said, "Sue, I can paint a picture for you. It will make you happy." Sue smiled and said, "Yes, please paint me a picture." + +Tim painted a beautiful picture for Sue. But, as he finished, he realized he used the wrong paint. The paint was not safe for little kids. Tim was sad and said, "Sue, I am sorry. I cannot give you this picture. It is not good for you." Sue was sad too, and they both walked away with heavy hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hear stories from her mom. One day, Lily was ready for a new story. She sat on her bed and waited for her mom to come. + +"Mom, can you tell me a new story?" Lily asked. "I want to hear about a magic cat that can change into anything it wants." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, I will tell you a story about a magic cat." She started the story, "In a small house, there was a cat named Max. Max was not like other cats. He had a magic power. He could change into anything he wanted." + +One day, Max changed into a big bird and flew high in the sky. He saw a little boy who was sad. Max changed back into a cat and went to the boy. "Why are you sad?" Max asked. The boy said, "I lost my toy." Max wanted to help, so he changed into a toy just like the one the boy lost. The boy was happy again, and they played all day. + +From that day on, Max and the boy became best friends. Max used his magic to change and help others. They all lived happily ever after. And Lily loved the story her mom told her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to learn new words. One day, she found a big book with many words in it. She was very happy and thought the book was brilliant. + +Lily wanted to share the new words with her friends. So, she decided to display the words on a big board. She picked her favorite words from the book and put them on the board for her friends to see. + +When her friends saw the board, they were excited. One friend said, "Wow, Lily! These words are brilliant! Thank you for showing them to us." Lily felt proud and happy that she could share her love for words with her friends. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there was a sweet girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to play with her toys and have tea parties with her friends. One day, she went outside to play, but the wind blew her toy far away. Lucy was sad and started to weep. + +Her mom saw her weeping and gave her a big hug. She told Lucy, "Don't worry, we will find your toy." So, they went inside the house and found a big sheet. Mom said, "We will use this sheet to help us find your toy." + +The next day, Lucy and her mom went outside with the big sheet. They held the sheet up high and the wind blew it like a sail. The sheet took them to a big tree and there was Lucy's toy! Lucy was so happy that she stopped weeping. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me find my toy." + +From that day on, Lucy and her mom had many more adventures with the big sheet. They would laugh and play together, and Lucy never felt sad again. The big sheet became a special part of their fun times, and they always remembered how it helped them find Lucy's toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat loved to sail on the water. One day, the boat met a big thumb. The thumb was lost in the dark. + +The boat wanted to help the thumb. They became friends and sailed together. The boat showed the thumb the way out of the dark. The thumb was happy. + +The boat and the thumb learned that it is good to help others. When we help, we make friends. And friends make us happy. So, always be kind and help when you can. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous ostrich named Ollie. Ollie loved to play games with his friends. His favorite game was "Guess What I Am." Ollie would pretend to be something, and his friends would have to guess what he was pretending to be. + +One day, Ollie had a big idea for a new game. He told his friends to wait and see what he would do. Ollie ran away and hid behind a big rock. He put his head in the sand and thought, "Now they will never guess what I am!" + +His friends looked and looked for Ollie, but they could not find him. They started to get worried. Then, one of his friends saw Ollie's big body behind the rock. They all ran over and saw Ollie with his head in the sand. They laughed and laughed and said, "Ollie, we found you! You're still an ostrich!" + +Ollie pulled his head out of the sand and laughed with his friends. He was happy that they found him and that they all had fun playing his new game. From that day on, Ollie and his friends played "Guess What I Am" and many other fun games, and they always had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Spot. Spot had a nice bedroom in a big house. He loved to play with his toys and sleep in his warm bed. + +One day, Spot's friend, a cat named Fluffy, came to visit. Fluffy wanted to play in Spot's bedroom. But Spot did not want to share his toys. Spot and Fluffy did not agree. They both wanted the toys for themselves. + +They pulled and pulled on the toys until they broke. Spot and Fluffy were very sad. They did not have any toys to play with anymore. They learned that not sharing and disagreeing can lead to a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat and a little dog. They lived in a small house near a big tree. One day, the sky was full of dark clouds and it started to rain. The rain made everything wet. + +The big cat and the little dog started to quarrel. The big cat said, "The wet ground is not good for my soft paws!" The little dog said, "But I like to play in the wet rain. It is fun!" + +After the rain stopped, they saw a big rainbow in the sky. They decided to look for something yummy to eat. They found a big, yummy cake under the big tree. The big cat and the little dog stopped quarreling and shared the yummy cake. They were happy and became best friends. +Once upon a time, in a land with a big cliff, there was a little bird. The bird liked to fly high in the clear sky. The bird was very happy. + +One day, the little bird was flying near the cliff. It could hear a tiny sound. The bird flew closer to the cliff to see what the sound was. It was a baby bird crying. + +The little bird wanted to help the baby bird. It flew down to the baby bird and asked, "Why are you crying?" The baby bird said, "I am lost and I can't find my mom." The little bird said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your mom." + +The little bird and the baby bird flew around the cliff. They looked and listened for the baby bird's mom. After a while, they could hear a sweet song. The baby bird said, "That's my mom's song!" They flew towards the song and found the baby bird's mom. + +The baby bird and its mom were so happy to see each other. They thanked the little bird for its help. From that day on, they all became the best of friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a big toe that was upset. It hurt a lot and made Tim sad. He wanted to make it feel better, but he didn't know how. + +One day, Tim met a friendly frog named Fred. Fred saw that Tim was upset and asked, "Why are you sad?" Tim told him about his hurt toe. Fred thought for a moment and said, "I know how to help! You need to release the hurt from your toe." + +Fred showed Tim how to hop and dance around. As Tim hopped and danced, his toe started to feel better. The hurt was released and Tim was happy again. Now, Tim and Fred play together all the time, hopping and dancing with big smiles on their faces. And Tim's toe never felt upset again. +One day, a little girl named Amy went for a walk with her mom. They saw a pretty rose in a garden. Amy wanted the rose, but it was too high for her to reach. She was impatient and asked her mom, "Can I have the rose, please?" + +Her mom said, "Wait, I will help you." Her mom reached up and picked the rose for Amy. Amy was very happy and said, "Thank you, mom!" + +Amy learned that if she is patient and asks for help, she can get what she wants. She also learned that it is good to say thank you when someone helps you. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a bossy cat named Tom. He always told the other animals what to do. One day, Tom met a new friend named Jerry. Jerry was a tiny mouse who was very good at making friends. They played together and had lots of fun. + +One day, Tom and Jerry found a big network of tunnels. They decided to explore it together. While they were inside, Tom started to sneeze. "Achoo!" he said. Jerry asked, "Are you okay, Tom?" Tom replied, "Yes, I just need to sneeze again. Achoo!" They laughed and continued to explore the tunnels. + +After a while, Tom realized that he was lost. He was scared and didn't know what to do. Jerry saw that Tom was scared and said, "Don't worry, Tom. We can find our way out together." They worked together and soon found their way out of the network of tunnels. Tom learned that it's better to be kind and work together with friends, instead of being bossy. And from that day on, Tom and Jerry became the best of friends, always helping each other and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Pepper. Pepper loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Pepper saw a big, red ball in the sky. It was a balloon! + +Pepper wanted to play with the balloon, but it was too high. Pepper felt frustrated. He tried to fly higher and higher, but the balloon was still too high. Pepper did not know what to do. + +Then, Pepper met another bird named Blue. Blue said, "Pepper, let's work together to reach the balloon!" Pepper and Blue flew up together, and they reached the balloon. They played with the balloon all day and had lots of fun. Pepper was happy that he had a new friend to help him fly higher. +Once upon a time, there was a little black squirrel named Peanut. Peanut loved to play in the park with his friends. One sunny day, Peanut saw his friend, a brown squirrel named Coco. + +"Hi Coco," said Peanut. "Let's prepare for a picnic." + +"Good idea, Peanut," said Coco. "I will bring nuts, and you can bring fruits." + +So, Peanut and Coco went to find food for their picnic. Peanut climbed up a tree to get some red apples and yellow bananas. Coco dug in the ground to find some tasty nuts. + +Soon, they had all the food they needed. Peanut and Coco sat under a big tree and shared their food. They had a fun time and enjoyed their picnic. After they finished eating, they played together in the park until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a big airport. At the airport, there was a boy named Tom and a girl named Sue. They were very good friends. One day, it was very wet outside. The rain made big puddles on the ground. + +Tom and Sue were playing near the puddles. They liked to jump in the puddles and make splashes. Tom said to Sue, "Sue, let's get married when we grow up!" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, Tom, that would be fun!" + +Years later, Tom and Sue grew up. They still liked to play in the puddles at the airport. They remembered their promise to marry each other. So, one wet day, Tom and Sue got married at the airport. They were very happy and jumped in the puddles together, just like when they were kids. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red carpet in a small room. The carpet was very soft and nice to sit on. A little girl named Lily loved to play on the carpet with her toys. One day, a small cat came into the room. The cat was very calm and liked to sit on the carpet too. + +Lily said to the cat, "You can sit on the carpet with me, but we have to protect it. We need to keep it clean and nice." The cat nodded, and they both sat on the carpet together. + +They played with toys and had lots of fun. When they were done playing, they made sure the carpet was still clean. They protected the carpet and kept it nice for everyone. And from that day on, Lily and the cat became best friends, always taking care of the carpet together. +One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to dress up in her mom's clothes. She found a pretty dress and put it on. She looked in the mirror and smiled. Lucy felt like a grown-up. + +Lucy's mom was giving a lecture to her little brother, Timmy. Timmy was not being nice to his sister. Lucy's mom said, "Timmy, you need to be compassionate and kind to your sister. She is your friend, too." + +Lucy walked into the room and said, "Look, Mom! I am dressed like you!" Timmy looked at Lucy and laughed. "You look silly," he said. Lucy felt sad and started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "Lucy, you look beautiful. Timmy, please say sorry to your sister." + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lucy. You do look nice." Lucy smiled and hugged her brother. They both learned to be compassionate and kind to each other. And from that day on, they played dress up together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and take walks in the forest. One day, while walking, he found a big skull. The skull was very old and had a spoiled smell. Tim was curious and wanted to take it home. + +When Tim took the skull home, he showed it to his mom. She was not happy to see the spoiled skull. She told Tim to take it back to the forest. Tim was sad, but he knew his mom was right. He took the skull back to the forest and left it where he found it. + +The next day, Tim went back to the forest to play. He saw a squirrel playing with the skull. The squirrel was having fun, and Tim was happy that the skull was not lonely anymore. He knew that he did the right thing by taking it back to the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly cat named Bob. Bob loved to play with his ball. One day, Bob was playing with his ball and it rolled under the table. Bob tried to get his ball, but he could not reach it. + +Bob's friend, a little girl named Mia, saw him frown. She asked, "Why do you frown, Bob?" Bob meowed and pointed at the ball under the table. Mia understood that Bob needed help. + +Mia got down on the floor and reached for the ball. She gave the ball back to Bob. Bob was so happy and his frown turned into a big smile. They played with the ball together and had a lot of fun. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a glass that he loved very much. He would always tell his mom to give him his favorite glass for his juice. One day, Tim's mom told him that he should be careful with his glass because it might break. + +One day, Tim's friend Sam came to play. They were having so much fun, but Tim wanted to show Sam his special glass. "Look, Sam! This is my favorite glass!" Tim said. Sam wanted to hold it too. Tim didn't want to share, but his mom said he should be nice to his friend. + +Tim gave the glass to Sam, but Sam was not careful. The glass fell and broke into pieces. Tim was very sad and felt spoiled. His mom came and said, "I told you to be careful, Tim." She gave Tim a big hug and promised to get him a new glass. Tim learned to be more careful and not to be too spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big, heavy toy box in her room. One day, Amy wanted to move her toy box to the other side of her room. But she was worried. She didn't want to make a mess or hurt herself. + +Amy tried to push the heavy toy box, but it didn't move. She tried again and again. She started to worry more. Then, she saw her soft carpet and had an idea. She thought the carpet could help her move the toy box. + +Amy pulled the carpet and put it under the heavy toy box. She pushed the toy box and it started to move! The carpet made it easy for her to move the toy box. Amy was so happy and not worried anymore. She moved her toy box to the other side of her room and played with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved the color purple. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. At the park, Lucy saw a big purple tree. She was so happy to see her favorite color on a tree. + +Lucy wanted to pick a leaf from the purple tree. She asked her mommy if she could pick one. Her mommy said, "Yes, but be careful." Lucy reached up high and picked a beautiful purple leaf. She was very proud of her leaf. + +On their way home, Lucy and her mommy found a shiny card on the ground. It was a license! They knew someone must have lost it. Lucy and her mommy decided to take the license to the police station to help find the owner. They were happy they could help someone. And Lucy kept her purple leaf as a special memory of that day. +Once upon a time, there was a blue star named Sparkle. Sparkle lived up in the sky with her friends, the other stars. They all liked to play together at night. + +One day, a new star came to the sky. His name was Twinkle. Twinkle was shy and didn't know how to make friends. Sparkle saw Twinkle and wanted to help him. + +Sparkle went up to Twinkle and said, "Hi, I'm Sparkle. Welcome to the sky! Do you want to play with us?" Twinkle smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" + +So Sparkle and Twinkle played with the other stars all night long. They had so much fun, and Twinkle was very happy. From that day on, Twinkle and Sparkle were best friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. The park was big and had a gate. They walked to the gate to go inside. Tim saw a distant tree and wanted to go there. + +"Mom, can we go to the tree?" Tim asked. "Yes, let's go," said his mom. They walked and walked until they reached the tree. Tim was happy to be at the tree. + +Then, they played near the tree. Tim climbed and his mom watched. They had fun at the park. When it was time to go home, they walked back to the gate. Tim waved goodbye to the tree and they left the park. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the kitchen. He wanted to make a sandwich. He saw a big jar of butter on the table. Tim thought the butter looked harmless and yummy. + +Tim tried to open the jar, but it was very hard. He said, "I need help!" His big sister, Sue, came to help him. She said, "Let's manage this together!" They both tried to open the jar. + +Finally, they managed to open the jar of butter. Tim and Sue laughed and made their sandwiches. They had a fun time eating their yummy sandwiches together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to design things. He would draw pictures of houses and cars. One day, Tom wanted to build a house with lumber. He asked his dad for help. + +Dad said, "Let's make an easy house with the lumber." They went outside to the yard. They found some lumber and started to build. Tom was very happy to see his design come to life. + +The easy house was finished. Tom and his dad painted it with bright colors. Tom played in his new house all day. He was proud of his design and the house he built with his dad. They had lots of fun together. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big cabinet in his house. The cabinet was old but reliable. It had many things inside it. Tim liked to open and close the cabinet and look at all the things. He found toys, books, and clothes in the cabinet. + +One sunny day, Tim put his ice cream in the cabinet. He wanted to save it for later. He closed the cabinet and went outside to play. He played with his ball and his dog. They had a lot of fun. + +When Tim came back inside, he opened the cabinet to get his ice cream. But the ice cream started to melt. It was a big mess. Tim was sad, but he learned that ice cream should be in the freezer, not the cabinet. Next time, he put his ice cream in the freezer and it did not melt. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little orange wolf. The wolf was sad because he was different from the other wolves. They all had gray fur, but he had orange fur. + +One day, the orange wolf met a big bird. The bird was stuck in a net. "Help me, please," the bird said. The wolf wanted to help, so he used his teeth to release the bird from the net. The bird was free and happy. "Thank you, little wolf," said the bird. + +But when the other wolves saw what the orange wolf did, they were angry. "Why did you help the bird? We could have eaten it!" they said. The orange wolf was sad and said, "I just wanted to help." The bird saw the conflict and came back. "Don't be mean to the orange wolf. He is kind, and that makes him special," said the bird. The other wolves thought about it and realized that the orange wolf was special. They all became friends and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play in her bedroom all day. Her favorite thing to do was to slide on her socks across the hard floor. Mia would laugh and giggle as she slid from one side of her bedroom to the other. + +One day, Mia's mom asked her to clean her bedroom. Mia did not want to clean, she wanted to play and slide. So, she ignored her mom and kept sliding. But she slid too fast and bumped into her toys, making a big mess. Mia felt sad and knew she should have listened to her mom. + +Mia decided to clean her bedroom like her mom asked. She picked up her toys and put them away. When she was done, her bedroom was clean and safe to play in again. Mia learned that listening to her mom was important and that cleaning her bedroom made it a better place to play. And of course, she could still slide on the hard floor, but now with more care. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a furry cat named Fluffy. Amy and Fluffy loved to play together. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, Amy found a puzzle. It was a big puzzle with lots of pieces. Amy wanted to put the puzzle together, but it was hard. Fluffy saw that Amy was sad. Fluffy wanted to help Amy feel better. So, Fluffy sat next to Amy and let her pet his soft, furry fur. This made Amy feel comfort. + +Amy and Fluffy worked on the puzzle together. They put the pieces in the right places. It took a long time, but they did it! The puzzle was a picture of a big, furry cat just like Fluffy. Amy and Fluffy were so happy. They danced and played together to celebrate. From that day on, they knew they could do anything as long as they had each other. +Once upon a time, there was a soft bunny named Bobo. Bobo had a big horn on his head. He lived in a small house in the woods. + +One day, Bobo went for a walk. He saw a big tree and wanted to set his horn on it. He tried and tried, but the horn would not stay on the tree. Bobo was sad. + +Then, a nice bird came by and saw Bobo. The bird helped Bobo set his horn on the tree. They both were very happy. From that day on, Bobo and the bird were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his favorite cushion. One day, he saw a little girl named Lucy crying. She was sad because she lost her toy. + +Spot wanted to help Lucy, so he said, "Don't cry, I will find your toy." He started to look for the toy. He turned left and right, but he could not find it. Then, he saw a big tree and thought the toy might be there. + +Spot turned around the tree and found the toy. He was very happy and ran back to Lucy. But on his way, he tripped and fell. The toy broke into pieces. Spot felt very sad. + +When he got back to Lucy, he showed her the broken toy. Lucy cried even more. Spot tried to say sorry, but Lucy was too sad to listen. The helpful dog couldn't fix the toy, and the story had a bad ending. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a big factory where people were busy making things. Tim was very curious and wanted to join them. + +"Mom, can I join them?" Tim asked. His mom smiled and said, "Not now, Tim. But when you grow up, you can work in a factory too." + +They walked away from the factory and found a calm park. Tim played with other kids while his mom watched. They all had a fun day, and Tim couldn't wait to grow up and join the factory. +Once upon a time, there was a king who lived in a big castle. The king was very harsh and not nice to his people. They were sad and scared of him. One day, a little girl named Lily came to the castle to talk to the king. + +"Mr. King, please be nice to the people," said Lily. The king just laughed and said, "No, I am the king, and I can do what I want." + +Later, a magic fairy heard what the king said to Lily. The fairy was not happy with the king. She decided to make the king vanish. So, she used her magic wand and said, "King, you will now vanish!" + +Suddenly, the king was gone. The people were still sad, because now they had no one to help them. They wished they had a kind king who could make their lives better. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy town. In this town, there was a big bell. Every day, the bell would ring. People liked the sound of the bell. + +One day, a brave boy named Tom found a sword. Tom said, "I will use this sword to help my town." He showed the sword to his friend, Sue. Sue said, "Be careful with that sword, Tom. It looks very strong." + +Later, a big monster came to the town. The monster was loud and scary. The bell rang, and the monster got scared. The monster ran away from the bell. Tom remembered what Sue said about the sword. He took the sword and chased the monster. He used the sword to scare the monster away. + +In the end, the town was safe again. The bell rang, and everyone was happy. Tom and Sue became heroes. They knew that the sword and the bell helped save their town. +Once upon a time, there was a little pink dinosaur. She lived in a big forest with her family. One day, she went for a walk and saw a big tree. The tree was shaking and making a loud noise. The pink dinosaur was scared and started to tremble. + +She looked up and saw a blue bird sitting on a branch. The bird was also scared and trembling. The pink dinosaur said, "Hello, bird. Why are you scared?" The blue bird replied, "I am scared because the tree is shaking and making a loud noise." + +The pink dinosaur wanted to help the blue bird. She went to her family and told them about the shaking tree. Her family went to the tree and saw that it was just the wind making the tree shake. They told the pink dinosaur and the blue bird, "Don't be scared. It is just the wind." + +The pink dinosaur and the blue bird were happy to know that it was just the wind. They stopped trembling and played together in the forest. They became best friends and always helped each other when they were scared. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to buy a new eraser. She asked her mom, "Can we go to the store to buy an eraser?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can go to the store." + +They walked to the store, which was distant. Lily saw many erasers, but she wanted a special one. She saw a big pink eraser with a smiley face. She said, "Mom, I want this one!" Her mom said, "That's a great choice, Lily!" + +Lily and her mom bought the eraser and walked back home. Lily was very happy with her new eraser. She used it to draw and erase her pictures. She loved her new eraser very much. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a weak, dirty key on the ground. She picked it up and thought, "I should wash this key to make it clean." So, she went to the sink and washed the key with soap and water. It became shiny and bright. + +Lily showed the clean key to her mom. "Look, Mom! I found this key and washed it," she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily! Let's see if this key opens a door in our house." They tried the key on every door, but it did not fit. + +Finally, they found a small door in the garden. The key fit perfectly and opened the door. Inside, they found a beautiful room filled with toys and books. Lily and her mom played and read together all day. The weak, dirty key had led them to a magical place. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy cat. The cat loved to play in the field. One day, the cat went to the field to play with his friends. + +While they were playing, the weather became very cold. The cat and his friends started to shiver. They did not know what to do. The cold made them freeze. They could not move. + +The cat and his friends were very sad. They stayed frozen in the field. No one came to help them. The end. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. They had a lot of fun playing in the sand and splashing in the water. Tim saw a jellyfish in the water and was very curious about it. He thought it looked like a funny, wiggly thing. + +Tim's mom said, "Tim, don't touch the jellyfish. It can hurt you." Tim was a good boy and listened to his mom. He felt lucky to have a mom who knew about things like jellyfish. + +Later, Tim saw a girl named Sue playing with a toy boat in the water. Sue's boat got stuck on a rock and she started to cry. Tim wanted to help her, so he went over and said, "Don't cry, I'll help you get your boat." Tim carefully moved the boat away from the rock and gave it back to Sue. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim! You're my lucky friend." + +Tim and Sue played together for the rest of the day. They built sandcastles, swam in the water, and had a great time. When it was time to go home, Tim's mom said, "It's time to quit playing and go home." Tim and Sue said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. They saw a vendor selling balloons. Mia wanted a balloon but did not know which color to pick. She saw a big, unknown balloon behind the others. + +Mia asked the vendor, "What is that big balloon?" The vendor smiled and said, "That is a special balloon, but you need to be brave to have it." Mia thought for a moment and said, "I am brave! I want that balloon, please." + +The vendor gave Mia the unknown balloon, and she was very happy. She showed it to her mom, who was proud of her for being brave. They walked home together, with Mia holding her special balloon high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very impatient. He always wanted to run and play. One day, Max's friend, a wise old cat named Whiskers, wanted to explain something to Max. + +Whiskers told Max about a special thing called a massage. "A massage is when you gently rub and pat someone to help them feel good and relaxed," Whiskers explained. Max thought this sounded nice, but he was still impatient and wanted to play. + +The next day, Max saw his friend, a big, strong horse named Thunder. Thunder was tired from running all day. Max remembered what Whiskers had explained. He decided to give Thunder a massage. Max gently rubbed and patted Thunder's back. Thunder felt much better and thanked Max. + +Max learned that being patient and helping his friends could be just as fun as playing. And from that day on, Max was not only an impatient little dog, but also a very helpful friend. +One day, a bright sun was shining in the sky. A little girl named Anna and her best friend, a cat named Tom, went for a walk. They found a big box near the park. "What is that?" Anna asked Tom. "I don't know," Tom said. "It's a mystery!" + +Anna and Tom went closer to the box. They heard a soft sound coming from inside. "Did you hear that?" Anna whispered to Tom. Tom nodded and whispered back, "Yes, let's open the box and see what's inside." + +They opened the box and found a little bird with a broken wing. The bird looked sad. Anna and Tom knew they had to help the bird. They took it home and took care of it. The bird got better and could fly again. + +One day, the bird flew away, but it came back with a gift. It was a shiny stone that sparkled in the bright sun. Anna and Tom knew the mystery of the big box had a happy ending. They smiled and whispered, "Thank you, little bird." +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tom. Tom had a special file. He loved to draw pictures in the file. One day, Tom went to the park with his file. He wanted to draw a picture of the big tree. + +At the park, Tom met another young boy named Sam. Sam saw Tom's file and wanted it. Sam said, "I like your file. Can I have it?" Tom said, "No, this is my special file. I need it to draw the big tree." Sam was sad, but he understood. + +Tom and Sam played together in the park. They played on the swings and the slide. After playing, Tom said, "I will draw a picture for you in my file." Sam was happy. They both sat under the big tree and Tom drew a picture for Sam. They became good friends and shared many happy days together. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there lived a unique lizard named Lizzy. Lizzy was not like the other lizards. She had a beautiful, rainbow tail that everyone loved to look at. She was very happy and loved to play with her friends. + +One day, Lizzy and her friends were playing a game. They had to pay with leaves to play the game. Each friend gave one leaf to play. Lizzy gave a big, green leaf from her favorite tree. They all laughed and had fun playing the game. + +After they finished playing, Lizzy and her friends said "thank you" to each other for the fun day. They went back to their homes in the garden. Lizzy looked at her rainbow tail and smiled. She knew she was unique, and that made her very happy. +One day, a little girl named Lucy had a fancy blanket. She loved her blanket very much. It was soft and had pretty colors. She took it everywhere she went. + +One sunny day, Lucy and her friend Tom were playing outside. They wanted to make a fun place to play. "Let's hang the blanket and make a tent!" said Tom. Lucy liked the idea. They found two trees and hung the fancy blanket between them. Now they had a nice tent to play in. + +Lucy and Tom played in the tent all day. They pretended to be in a castle, and Lucy was the queen. The fancy blanket made their playtime so much fun. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye and took down the blanket. Lucy was very happy and couldn't wait to play with her fancy blanket again. +One day, a boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw his mom in the yard. She was sorting rocks on the lawn. Tim asked, "Mom, what are you doing?" Mom said, "I am sorting rocks. Big rocks go here, and small rocks go there." + +Tim wanted to help his mom. He picked up a big rock and put it with the other big rocks. Then, he picked up a small rock and put it with the other small rocks. They sorted rocks together until the lawn was clean. + +After they finished sorting rocks, Mom gave Tim a yummy treat. It was a big, red apple. Tim said, "Thank you, Mom!" They sat on the clean lawn and ate their yummy apples together. Tim was happy he could help his mom and enjoy a treat too. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a wise old owl named Ollie. Ollie was very dependable and always helped his friends. Everyone in the village loved Ollie for his wisdom. + +One day, a little squirrel named Sally came to Ollie. She said, "Ollie, I can't find my nuts. Can you help me?" Ollie smiled and said, "Of course, Sally. Let's look for your nuts together." + +As they searched, Ollie realized that Sally's nuts were hidden in a hole in a tree. He said, "Sally, look! Your nuts are in this tree." Sally was so happy and thanked Ollie for his help. + +From that day on, Sally knew that she could always depend on Ollie for help. She learned that it was important to ask for help when she needed it. And all the animals in the village continued to love Ollie for his wisdom and his dependable ways. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She liked to help her mom and dad. One day, her dad asked her to pick up the mail from the post. Lily was very happy to help. + +Lily walked to the post and saw a big box. She tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. She saw a boy named Tom. Tom was her friend. Lily asked him, "Can you help me pick up the box, please?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I can help you, Lily." They both picked up the box together. It was not heavy anymore. They carried the box back to Lily's house. + +Lily's mom and dad were very happy. They said, "Thank you, Lily and Tom, for being so kind and helpful." Lily and Tom smiled. They were happy to help and be kind friends. +One day, a little fish named Fin wanted to swim far away. He lived in a small pond with his family. The pond had a shelf with many colorful toys. Fin was a flexible fish and could swim fast. + +One day, Fin met a new friend named Tim. Tim was a tiny turtle. Tim said, "Hi Fin! Do you want to play with me?" Fin was happy and said, "Yes, Tim! Let's play near the shelf with the toys." + +Fin and Tim swam to the shelf and played with the toys. They had so much fun. Fin was flexible and could swim through the toys. Tim was slow but enjoyed watching Fin swim. They played all day and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom wanted to build a big tower with his toy blocks. He was very happy and thought it would be fun. + +One day, Tom found a ticket on the floor. The ticket was for a fun park. Tom thought it would be fine to go to the fun park and play. So, he left his tower and went to the fun park. + +At the fun park, Tom played and played. But when he came back home, he saw that his tower was gone. His little sister had knocked it down. Tom was very sad and cried. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a polite dog named Max. Max loved to make things for his friends. One day, he had a big idea. He wanted to make a menu for a fun lunch with all of his friends. + +Max worked hard to make the menu. He put yummy food on it like apples, bananas, and sandwiches. He even drew pictures of the food to show his friends. Max was very excited to share his menu with everyone. + +When the day came for the fun lunch, Max's friends were very happy. They loved the menu Max made and thought it was very nice. They all ate the yummy food together and had a great time. Max was proud of his menu and was happy to see his friends enjoy it. +One day, a tall boy named Tim went to play with his friend, Sue. They liked to play with toys and have fun together. Tim was very happy to see Sue, and he said, "Welcome, Sue! Let's play!" + +While they were playing, Tim accidentally broke Sue's favorite toy. Sue was very sad and cried. Tim felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Sue. I didn't mean to break your toy." + +Sue was still upset, but she knew Tim didn't mean to break her toy. She said, "It's okay, Tim. We can still play together." They found other toys to play with and had a fun day. In the end, they both learned to be more careful with their toys and to forgive each other when accidents happen. +Once upon a time, there was a big black dog named Max. Max lived in a small house with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They loved to play together all day long. + +One day, Max hurt his paw while playing outside. It made him very sad. Lily saw that Max was hurt and she wanted to help him. So, she took Max inside the house and made him sit on the big, soft couch. Lily put a bandage on Max's paw to help it heal. + +Every day, Lily took care of Max and made sure he was comfortable on the couch. She would bring him his favorite toys and give him lots of hugs. Soon, Max's paw started to heal and he felt better. Max and Lily were so happy that they could play together again. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy dog named Spot. Spot lived on a farm with lots of wheat. He loved to run and play in the wheat fields every day. + +One day, while Spot was playing in the wheat, he heard a tiny voice. "Help me, please!" said the voice. Spot looked around and saw a little bird stuck in the wheat. "I can't get out," the bird cried. Spot wanted to help, so he used his strong legs to push the wheat aside and free the bird. + +"Thank you!" said the bird, now free from the wheat. "You're welcome," Spot answered with a smile. They became good friends and played together in the wheat fields every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a bag with a zip. Tim was very careless. He did not take care of his things. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. He took his bag with him. + +At the park, Tim played and played. He had so much fun. He did not see that the zip on his bag was open. His toy fell out of the bag. Tim did not know it was gone. He kept playing. + +Later, Tim went to get his toy from his bag. He saw that the toy was not there. He felt sad. Tim looked all around the park. He found his toy on the ground. Tim was happy. He learned to be careful with his things. From that day, he made sure to close the zip on his bag. Tim gained a lesson to not be careless. +Once upon a time, in a calm pond, there was a pretty lily. The lily loved to listen to the frogs sing and the ducks quack. The lily was happy and always smiled at her friends. + +One day, a little girl came to the pond. She saw the lily and wanted to know more about it. She asked her mom to explain what the lily was. Her mom told her, "This is a lily. It is a pretty flower that lives in the pond." + +The little girl was happy to learn about the lily. She sat by the pond and watched the lily and her friends play. The lily was happy to have a new friend too. They all had a fun day at the pond. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing outside. He saw a lot of mist by the big tree. Tim was curious and went to see what it was. As he got closer, he saw a small bird stuck in the mist. The bird looked frustrated and scared. + +Tim wanted to help the bird. He thought hard about how to save it. He found a long stick and reached out to the bird. "Hold on tight," Tim said to the bird. The bird grabbed the stick with its feet. + +Tim pulled the stick back slowly, and the bird came out of the mist. The bird was happy and said, "Thank you for saving me!" Tim smiled and felt proud that he could help. They became good friends, and the bird flew away to find its family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very intelligent boy. He loved to play with his toys and learn new things. + +One sunny day, Tim found a shiny coin in the grass. He was very happy and decided to play with it. He tossed the coin up in the air and caught it. He did this over and over again, laughing and having fun. + +As Tim played with the coin, his mom watched and smiled. She knew her intelligent little boy would grow up to do great things. And every time Tim found a coin, he would remember the fun day when he played with his first shiny coin in the grass. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk in the park. It was a wet day, and Max loved to play in the puddles. As he ran and jumped, he saw a big cat named Tom sitting under a tree. Max wanted to be friends with Tom, so he went over to say hi. + +"Hi Tom!" said Max. "Do you want to play with me in the puddles?" Tom looked at Max and saw that his legs were wet and muddy. Tom did not like to get wet, so he said, "No, thank you, Max. I don't like to get wet." + +Max felt sad, but he did not want to make Tom feel bad. So, he went to play by himself in the puddles. As he played, Max found a big stick. He picked it up with his mouth and ran back to Tom. "Look, Tom! I found a stick! Do you want to play with me now?" + +Tom looked at the stick and thought it would be fun to play with Max. So, they played together with the stick, and Max made sure not to splash Tom with any water. They had a great time and became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be kind and think about others' feelings. By finding a way to play together without getting Tom wet, Max showed that he cared about his new friend's feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside near the stream. Her mommy always told her to be safe and not go too far. + +One day, Lily went too far and fell into the stream. She was scared and started to cry. A kind man heard her cries and rescued her. + +When Lily's mommy found out what happened, she punished Lily by not letting her play near the stream for a while. Lily learned her lesson and promised to always be safe. + +"I'm sorry mommy, I won't go too far again," said Lily. + +"It's okay, just remember to always be safe," replied her mommy. + +From that day on, Lily always listened to her mommy and played safely near the stream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a pebble and picked it up. It was small and smooth, and she liked the way it felt in her hand. + +Lily decided to show her pebble to her mom. She ran inside and found her mom in the kitchen. "Look, Mommy! I found a pebble!" she said, holding it up for her to see. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a nice pebble, Lily. Let's go outside and spread some seeds in the garden." They went outside and spread the seeds around the flowers. + +After they finished, Lily's mom made some tea. Lily took a sip and made a face. "It's bitter!" she said. Her mom laughed and said, "That's because it's green tea. It's good for you." Lily tried another sip and decided that she liked it after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They saw a cute little duckling who was hungry. "Can we feed the duckling, mommy?" asked Lily. "Sure, let's give it some bread," replied her mom. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went for a walk near a big factory. Suddenly, they saw a mouse who looked frightened. "Why is the mouse scared, mommy?" asked Lily. "Maybe it's because of the loud noise from the factory," replied her mom. + +As they walked further, they saw a cat who was trying to catch the mouse. "Oh no, the cat is going to eat the mouse!" cried Lily. But then, they remembered the duckling they had fed the day before. "Let's help the mouse and feed the cat some food," said Lily's mom. They gave the cat some food and it stopped chasing the mouse. Lily felt happy that she could help the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he was playing with his red car when he noticed that the wheel was broken. He asked his mom if she had any available wheels to fix his car. + +His mom said, "Let's go to the store and see if they have any wheels we can buy." So, they went to the store and found a pack of wheels. Timmy was so excited to fix his car that he started to twist the wheel onto the axle. + +As he was twisting the wheel, he heard his mom say, "Good job, Timmy. Your car looks as good as new now!" Timmy was so happy that he gave his mom a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me fix my car!" +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was very important because it carried lots of things. One day, the truck had to send some things to a faraway place. The driver started the truck and drove down the road. But then, the truck got stuck in the mud! The driver tried and tried to move the truck, but it wouldn't budge. The things in the truck were very important and needed to be sent soon. What would the driver do? +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden with her spade. One day, she found a big rock in the ground. She tried to dig it out but it was too hard. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't move the rock. Her mom saw her and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the rock. Her mom said, "Don't be sad, Lily. You did your best. Let's march inside and have some ice cream. I'm glad you tried." + +Lily learned that it's okay to ask for help and that trying your best is what matters. From that day on, whenever she found a hard rock, she would ask for help and together they would move it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to blow bubbles with her bubble wand. One day, she found a weak little bird on the ground. She wanted to help the bird, so she brought it home and put it in a box with some food and water. + +Lily loved taking care of the bird, but she didn't know how to take care of it properly. She gave it too much food and water, which made the bird sick. The bird started to spoil, and Lily didn't know what to do. + +She asked her mom for help, and her mom told her that sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad. Lily learned that she needed to be careful and not give too much to the bird. + +From that day on, Lily took care of the bird properly and it got better. She learned that it's important to be kind and helpful, but also to be responsible and not spoil things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and draw pictures of her family. One day, her parent gave her some paint and paper to make a special picture. + +Lily painted a beautiful picture of her family. Her parent thought it was ordinary, but Lily was proud of her work. She hung it on the wall for everyone to see. + +But one day, Lily's little brother accidentally spilled juice on the picture. Lily was very sad and her parent couldn't fix it. They told Lily that sometimes things get ruined, but it's important to remember the memories in our hearts. + +The moral of the story is that things don't always last forever, but the memories we make with our family are what really matter. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends. One day, the lion wanted to try a new fashion. He asked his friend, the monkey, "Do you like my new fashion?" + +The monkey replied, "Yes, it looks good on you. But be careful, you might scare the other animals with your roar." + +The lion said, "Oh, I didn't think about that. I will be careful not to scare them." + +So, the lion went around the jungle showing off his new fashion, but he made sure not to roar too loudly. All the animals were amazed by his new look and they complimented him. + +From that day on, the lion was always careful when he roared and he continued to try new fashions with the help of his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to hop around in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Floppy met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Hi, cute bunny! What's your name?" + +Floppy whispered, "My name is Floppy." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's a nice name. Do you want to play with me?" + +Floppy hopped up and down and said, "Yes, please!" + +So, Lily and Floppy played together all day long. They ran and jumped and had so much fun. When it was time for Lily to go home, she hugged Floppy and said, "Goodbye, Floppy. You're my new best friend." + +Floppy smiled and whispered, "Goodbye, Lily. Thank you for playing with me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to paint pictures. She had a big box of paints and brushes. One day, Lily's mom gave her a canvas and said, "I hope you paint something beautiful." + +Lily thought for a while and decided to paint a rainbow. She mixed all the different colors and painted a big, beautiful rainbow. But when she tried to move the canvas, it wouldn't fit through the door. It was too big and rigid. + +Lily was sad, but her mom said, "Don't worry, we can make it flexible." They cut the canvas into smaller pieces and put them together with a flexible material. Now Lily's rainbow could bend and twist. She was so happy and proud of her flexible rainbow painting. From that day on, Lily knew that even when things don't go as planned, there's always a way to make them work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to travel. One day, she and her family went to the airport to go on a vacation. When they got to the airport, her mom realized she forgot her passport at home. + +"Oh no!" said Lily's mom. "We can't go on vacation without my passport. It's very important." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! My drawing book has a picture of my mom's passport. Maybe we can use that instead?" + +"That's a very useful idea, Lily," said her dad. "But it's not the real passport. We can't use it." + +Lily didn't want to give up. She wanted to go on vacation. She tried to resist her dad's decision, but she knew deep down that they couldn't use the drawing as a real passport. They decided to go back home and get the real passport. Even though it was a little bit disappointing, Lily was happy that they made the right decision. +Once upon a time, there was a very smart dog named Max. Max loved to play in the grass and run around with his friends. One day, Max found a lost puppy who didn't know how to get home. Max knew the way and decided to lead the puppy back to its house. + +Max walked and walked, showing the puppy which way to go. The puppy was very happy to have such an intelligent friend like Max. When they finally arrived at the puppy's house, the puppy's family was so grateful to Max for leading their puppy back home. + +From that day on, Max and the puppy became best friends and played in the grass together every day. Max was happy to have helped his new friend and was proud to be called an intelligent dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to collect nuts and store them in his treehouse. One day, Nutty felt dizzy and fell off his tree. He landed on a soft patch of grass and saw a little girl named Lily. + +Lily asked, "Are you okay?" + +Nutty replied, "I'm okay, but I need to write a note to remind me to be careful." + +Lily said, "I can help you write the note. What do you want to write?" + +Nutty said, "I want to write, 'Be careful when climbing trees to collect nuts.'" + +Lily wrote the note for Nutty and they became friends. From that day on, Nutty was careful when collecting nuts and he never fell off his tree again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and collect rocks. One day, he found a shiny pebble and put it in his pocket. + +Timmy decided to show his pebble to his friend, Sally. He ran as fast as he could to her house. He loved to speed and feel the wind in his hair. + +When he got to Sally's house, she was very impressed with his pebble. She thought it was very creative that he found such a pretty rock. They played with it for hours, imagining all the things they could do with it. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy realized he had to go home. He said goodbye to Sally and ran back as fast as he could. He couldn't wait to show his pebble to his family and tell them all about his fun day with Sally. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and ride her tricycle. One day, Lily's friend Emily came to visit her. + +"Hi Lily! What are you doing?" Emily asked. + +"I'm playing with my dolls. Do you want to play too?" Lily replied. + +"Sure! I brought my dollhouse. Let's play together!" Emily said. + +They played together for a while and had a lot of fun. Suddenly, Lily's little brother came in and started to disturb them. + +"Stop it, John! You're disturbing us!" Lily said. + +John went away and they continued to play. After a while, they decided to have a tea party. They set up a small table with cups and saucers and pretended to pour tea. + +"I think our tea party was a success!" Emily said. + +"Yes, it was! But let's be modest and not brag about it," Lily replied. + +They continued to play and have fun until it was time for Emily to go home. They said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the garden. He liked to dig in the soil and find worms. One day, Timmy found a big rock that he wanted to lift. It was too heavy for him, so he asked his dad for help. His dad was very powerful and lifted the rock easily. + +Timmy was so happy to see the rock lifted, he wanted to try it himself. But he couldn't do it. He tried and tried, but the rock was too heavy. He got very sad and frustrated. He wanted to show his dad that he could do it too. So, he kept trying and trying until he hurt his back. + +Timmy had to go to the hospital and couldn't play outside for a long time. He learned that sometimes it's better to ask for help when things are too heavy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very glad because it was summer and she could play outside. Lily loved to pick flowers and chase butterflies. One day, she saw her friend Max walking by. + +"Hi Max, do you want to play with me?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, what do you want to do?" replied Max. + +"I want to show you my new toy," said Lily. She took out a ball and started to play with Max. Suddenly, Max accidentally dropped the ball and it rolled away. + +"Oh no, my ball!" cried Lily. Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, let's go find it together." They looked all around and finally found the ball. Lily was happy again and said, "Thank you, Max. I'm glad we found it." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her toy cars. One day, Lily's friend Tommy came over to play with her. They decided to have a race with their toy cars. + +Tommy said, "I bet my car can go faster than yours." Lily didn't like that and wanted to test it out. They set up a track and counted down from three. Lily's car zoomed ahead, but Tommy's car wasn't moving at all. + +Tommy started to cry and said, "My car is broken." Lily felt bad and told him not to worry. She picked up Tommy's car and noticed a small inch of dirt stuck in the wheels. She cleaned it off and put the car back on the track. This time, Tommy's car went faster than ever before. + +Lily was happy that she could help her friend. She knew it was harsh to see his car not work, but she was glad they could figure out the problem and fix it together. From that day on, they always made sure to check their toy cars before racing. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to play together. One day, they found a toy that they both wanted to play with. They both thought they should have it, but they didn't want to share. They started to argue and fight over the toy. + +Suddenly, a patient old man came by and saw what was happening. He said, "Why don't you both take turns playing with the toy? That way, you can both have fun with it." The friends thought this was a good idea and agreed to take turns. + +The next day, the friends went to play with the toy, but it was gone! They looked everywhere for it, but it was nowhere to be found. The old man came by again and asked what was wrong. The friends told him that the toy was missing. + +The old man said, "Maybe someone else took it. But remember, it's not about who has the most toys, it's about having fun with your friends. That's the original and most important thing." The friends realized that the old man was right and decided to play together instead of fighting over toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a napkin that she loved very much. It was her favorite napkin. One day, her little brother came and asked her if he could play with her napkin. Lily said no because she was afraid he would burn it. + +But her brother kept asking and asking until Lily finally gave in. She gave him the napkin and told him to be careful. Her brother ran off to play with the napkin, but he accidentally dropped it on a candle. The napkin caught on fire and soon the whole house was burning. + +Lily and her family were able to escape the fire, but they lost everything. Lily felt sad and guilty because she knew that if she had been more modest with her napkin, the fire wouldn't have happened. The moral of the story is to always be careful with your things and to listen to your instincts when you feel like something might go wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The cat liked to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, the cat went for a ride in the car. The car had a buckle to keep the cat safe. The cat didn't like the buckle, but it had to wear it. Suddenly, the car stopped and the cat fell out! Luckily, the cat's friend was there to support it and make sure it was okay. From then on, the cat always wore its buckle and never fell out of the car again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful white dress that she loved to wear. One day, while she was playing in the park, she fell down and got a big cut on her knee. Lily started to cry because she was in pain and suffering. + +Her mom came running over and saw that Lily's dress was now covered in dirt and grass stains. She picked Lily up and took her home to clean her up and put a bandage on her knee. But Lily was still sad because her favorite white dress was ruined. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can wash your dress and make it white again." Lily smiled and felt better knowing that her dress could be fixed. Even though she suffered a little bit from her cut, she was happy that her mom was there to help her and make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries. One day, her mommy took her to a distant farm to pick some fresh blueberries. Lily was so happy! She ate so many blueberries that her tummy started to feel full. As they were leaving the farm, Lily saw a big blue butterfly flying in the sky. It looked so pretty! She wished she could catch it and keep it as a pet. But it was too far away and too high up in the sky. So, Lily just waved goodbye to the butterfly and went home with her mommy, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, Lily's mommy told her about a big school called a university. She said that when Lily grew up, she could go to the university to learn new things and become very smart. + +Lily thought that was very cool and wanted to go to the university right away. But she knew she had to wait until she was bigger. In the meantime, Lily's mommy was very helpful and supported her love for drawing. She bought her lots of new crayons and paper to practice with. + +Lily was very happy and grateful for her mommy's support. She knew that when she finally went to the university, she would make her mommy proud by using all the things she learned to make even more beautiful drawings. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a scooter that he loved to ride. He would zoom around the park with it every day. One day, it started to rain. Timmy was sad because he couldn't ride his scooter in the rain. He went inside and watched the raindrops fall from his window. But then, he had an idea! He put on his raincoat and boots and went outside with his scooter. He rode it through the rain puddles and had so much fun. Timmy realized that even though it rained, he could still have fun with his scooter. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, her mom gave her a calendar to help her remember important dates. Lily was so happy and hung it up on her wall. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had so much fun, they forgot to clean up their toys. When Lily's mom saw the mess, she was not happy. "Lily, you need to clean up your toys," she said. "If you don't, I will have to punish you." + +Lily felt sad and knew she needed to clean up. She asked her friend to help her and they quickly picked up all the toys. Her mom was very happy and said, "Good job Lily, you are such a responsible girl. I'm proud of you." From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her room clean and use her calendar to remember important dates. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck driving on the road. The driver was very happy because he had just painted his truck a brilliant shade of blue. Suddenly, the truck hit a big bump and the driver could feel the truck shaking. The truck started to go faster and faster until it crashed into a wall. The truck was a wreck! The driver was very sad, but he was okay. He knew he had to be more careful when driving his truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a little chair. One day, Lily wished that her chair would become big so she could sit in it comfortably. + +Suddenly, the chair started to grow bigger and bigger until it was as big as a house! Lily was so happy and she climbed up onto the chair to sit on it. She felt like a queen sitting on her big chair. + +As she sat there, she looked out at the world around her and realized that everything looked different from up high on her big chair. She felt like she could see everything and anything. From that day on, Lily loved her big chair and would spend hours sitting on it, feeling like the happiest girl in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on a trip. They packed their bags and got in the car. The mom was driving and the dad was alert, watching the road. They drove for a long time until they arrived at their hotel. They unpacked their bags and went to their room. The kids were happy to be on the trip and excited to explore the new place. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school every day. One morning, she woke up and saw that the sun was rising. It was a beautiful sight. + +When she got to school, her teacher wrote on the blackboard with white chalk. Lily loved watching the letters appear on the blackboard. But suddenly, she felt very cold. She realized that she had forgotten to wear her sweater. + +Her teacher saw that Lily was shivering and gave her a warm hug. Then, she took Lily's sweater out of her backpack and helped her put it on. Lily felt much better and continued to watch her teacher write on the blackboard. She was happy to be in school, even on a cold day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and pretend they were real. One day, Lily's mom gave her a rag to play with. Lily loved the rag and pretended it was a blanket for her dolls. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. She saw the rag and wanted to play with it too. But Lily didn't want to share her special rag. She said it wasn't available to play with. Her friend felt sad and left to go home. + +Later that day, Lily's mom talked to her about sharing. She told her that it's important to share and be kind to others. Lily realized that her friend was sad because she didn't share the rag. From that day on, Lily learned to share her toys and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day. One day, he found a toy sword that looked like a weapon. He thought it was cool and started playing with it. + +Timmy's mom saw him playing with the toy sword and said, "Stop playing with that toy, it's not safe." Timmy didn't listen and kept playing with it. + +Suddenly, the toy sword broke and Timmy was lucky he didn't hurt himself. Timmy's mom said, "See, I told you it wasn't safe. Let's play with something else." Timmy agreed and they played with his toy cars instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to go on an adventure to see a volcano. They walked for a long time until they saw a big mountain with smoke coming out of the top. + +Lily and her friends climbed up the deep mountain until they reached the top. They saw the volcano and it was very hot. They could feel the heat on their faces. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw lava coming out of the volcano. They ran as fast as they could back down the mountain and back home. + +Lily and her friends were very tired but happy they went on an adventure to see the volcano. They promised each other they would go on more adventures together soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to spin around in circles. One day, she spun so much that she got dizzy and fell down. Her mommy came running over and asked, "Are you okay, sweetie?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, I feel dizzy." + +Her mommy picked her up and held her close, saying, "I'm here to comfort you." Lily smiled and snuggled into her mommy's arms. But then, her daddy came over and said, "Lily, you shouldn't spin so much. You might get hurt." + +Lily didn't like what her daddy said and started to cry. Her mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. Daddy just wants to keep you safe." Lily stopped crying and said, "Okay, mommy." Her parents hugged her tightly and she felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk around and explore the world. One day, Timmy saw a chair and decided to sit on it. But the chair was stubborn and wouldn't let him sit. Timmy tried and tried, but the chair was too stubborn. + +Feeling frustrated, Timmy decided to walk away from the stubborn chair. As he walked, he saw a beautiful flower and picked it up. But as he picked it up, he accidentally stepped on a bee. The bee got angry and stung Timmy. Timmy cried and cried, and his mom had to take him to the hospital. + +The bad ending is that Timmy had to spend the rest of the day in the hospital with a sore foot. He learned that sometimes things can be stubborn and it's best to walk away from them. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy had a radio. He loved to listen to music on it. One day, the radio stopped working. Timmy was sad. + +Timmy's dad saw how eager Timmy was to listen to music again. So, he tried to fix the radio. He worked and worked on it until finally, the radio started playing music again. + +Timmy was very happy and danced around the room to the music. He hugged his dad and said, "Thank you for fixing my radio, Daddy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she drew a picture of a big, yellow sun in the sky. + +Her mom saw the drawing and said, "Lily, that's a beautiful picture! Would you like to draw more pictures and make a big line of them on the wall?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then decided, "Yes, I want to make a big line of my pictures on the wall!" + +So, Lily drew many pictures and her mom helped her put them up on the wall. Lily felt so proud and humble that her pictures were on display for everyone to see. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over and saw the pictures on the wall. "Wow, Lily! You are such a great artist! Can I draw with you too?" her friend asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's draw together and make a big line of our pictures!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking in the park when she found a shiny jewel on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" Lily said, holding up the jewel. + +"That's very pretty, Lily," her mom said. "But we should ignore it and leave it where it is. It might belong to someone else." + +Lily was sad but she knew her mommy was right. As they walked away, Lily saw a dead bird on the ground. She felt very sad for the bird and asked her mommy if they could bury it. Her mommy said yes, and they found a spot to bury the bird. + +Lily learned that sometimes it's important to ignore things we find and to be kind to other creatures, even if they are dead. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved soup, especially when it was blue. One day, Timmy's mom made him a bowl of soup. Timmy looked at the soup and said, "Mommy, this soup is not blue." + +His mom smiled and said, "Just wait and see." Timmy ate his soup and it tasted delicious. After he finished, his mom said, "Look outside, Timmy." + +Timmy looked outside and saw a beautiful blue sky. His mom said, "I made your soup the same color as the sky. That's why it tasted so good." + +From that day on, Timmy always asked for blue soup. And every time his mom made it, she would say, "Just wait and see." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and had a vase in her room. Every day, she would pick a flower and put it in the vase. + +One day, Lily picked a flower that was already spoiled. She didn't know it was spoiled and put it in the vase. The spoiled flower made the water in the vase dirty and smelly. + +Lily was sad when she saw her beautiful vase with the spoiled flower. But she didn't give up. She knew that if she put fresh water in the vase and took out the spoiled flower, the other flowers would grow and be happy. And that's exactly what happened! The other flowers grew and the vase looked beautiful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of clothes, but she didn't like to put them away. Her mom told her to use the hanger, but Lily didn't know what that was. Her mom showed her a hanger, and Lily thought it was funny how it looked like a hook. + +One night, Lily was scared of the dark. She thought there were monsters under her bed. Her mom came in and said, "Don't be scared, Lily. Monsters aren't real. You just have to believe me." Lily believed her mom and felt better. + +The next day, Lily's mom asked her to put away her clothes. Lily remembered the hanger and used it to hang up her clothes. She felt proud of herself for learning something new. And she wasn't scared anymore because she believed in her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy had a lot of fur, which made him very warm and cozy. One day, Teddy's mom asked him to help her store some food for the winter. Teddy was happy to help, but he got tired quickly. + +"Mom, I'm tired," said Teddy. + +"It's okay, Teddy. We can take a break and have some honey," replied his mom. + +After they had some honey, Teddy felt better and continued to help his mom store the food. They worked together until everything was stored away safely. + +"I'm proud of you, Teddy. You did a great job," said his mom. + +Teddy smiled and snuggled up in his fur, feeling happy and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a little boy playing with a ball. + +"Can I play too?" asked Lily. + +"Sure!" said the little boy. "But be careful not to get too restless and run into people." + +Lily played with the ball for a while but then got thirsty. "Mom, can I have some water?" she asked. + +"Of course, Lily," said her mom. "Water is important for our bodies and we value it very much." + +Lily drank her water and then played some more with the ball. She had so much fun and made a new friend too. When it was time to go home, she said goodbye to the little boy and thanked him for playing with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily and her family went on a trip to the west. They saw lots of mountains and trees. + +Lily was very excited and enthusiastic about the trip. She kept asking her mommy and daddy questions about everything they saw. "What's that mountain called?" she asked. "Can we climb it?" she said. + +As they were driving, they saw a man on the side of the road. He looked sad. Lily's daddy stopped the car and asked the man if he needed help. The man said he was lost and didn't know how to get home. + +Lily spoke up and said, "We can help you! We have a map!" Her daddy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Let's help him find his way." They gave the man directions and he thanked them. Lily felt happy that she could help someone who was lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her colorful marbles. She had red ones, blue ones, green ones, and yellow ones. She would roll them around on the floor and watch them sparkle in the light. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend also had marbles, but they were not as colorful as Lily's. Lily showed her friend how to play with the marbles and they had so much fun together. They played until the sun went down and it was time for dinner. + +Lily was happy to share her colorful marbles with her friend. She knew that playing together was more fun than playing alone. Lily was grateful to have such a good friend to be with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard, especially near the big green hedge. One day, Timmy found a magic potion that made things shrink. He was so excited to try it out, so he poured it on the hedge. Suddenly, the hedge began to shrink and became very small. + +Timmy was amazed and decided to pour the potion on himself. But instead of shrinking, he became very weak and fell to the ground. He realized that the potion was not meant for people, only for things like the hedge. + +Timmy learned his lesson and never played with magic potions again. He was happy that the hedge eventually grew back to its normal size and he could play near it again. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who had a big house. His house was very old and he wanted to make it nice again. He had a lot of money and he wanted to buy luxury things to make his house look better. He bought a big TV and a fancy sofa. + +One day, a little boy came to the old man’s house. The boy wanted to join the old man and watch TV with him. The old man was happy to have the boy join him. They watched TV together on the fancy sofa. + +But then, the old man got very sick. He had to go to the hospital and he couldn’t take care of his house anymore. He had to sell his luxury things to pay for his hospital bills. The little boy was sad because he couldn’t join the old man anymore and watch TV on the fancy sofa. The end. +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 they saw a charming puppy running around. They all wanted to play with the puppy, but it ran away before they could get close. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, started to complain about not being able to play with the puppy. But Lily said, "Don't worry, I have a plan." She pointed to a nearby garden and said, "I think the puppy went there." So, they all ran to the garden and found the puppy hiding behind some flowers. + +The puppy was happy to see them and they all played together for a long time. From that day on, Lily and her friends would often see the charming puppy in the park and they would always go play with it. And whenever Timmy would complain about something, Lily would point out that there's always a way to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to color with his crayons. He always used every color he had. One day, Timmy's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy wanted to color too, but Timmy didn't want to share his crayons. + +Tommy said, "Timmy, can I please use your crayons too?" + +Timmy replied, "No! These are my crayons. You can't use them." + +Tommy got angry and slapped Timmy's hand. Timmy was shocked and started to cry. + +Their moms heard the commotion and came to see what happened. They talked to the boys and told them that sharing is important. Timmy realized he was being crazy for not wanting to share his crayons. He apologized to Tommy and they both colored together happily ever after. +Tim and Lily are twins. They go to school every day. They wear the same uniform: a blue shirt and a red skirt or pants. They like their uniform. It makes them feel like a team. + +One day, a new boy comes to their class. His name is Sam. He does not wear a uniform. He wears a green shirt and a yellow hat. He looks different. Tim and Lily do not like him. They think he is weird. + +"Hi, I am Sam. Can I play with you?" Sam asks them at recess. + +"No, you cannot. You do not wear a uniform. You do not belong here. Go away!" Tim says. + +"Yeah, go away! You are not our friend. You are strange!" Lily says. + +Sam feels sad. He does not understand why they are mean to him. He just wants to play and have fun. He walks away and sits on a bench. + +A teacher sees him and comes to talk to him. She asks him why he is alone. He tells her what Tim and Lily said. + +"That is not nice of them. They should not judge you by what you wear. You are a fine boy. You have a kind heart and a bright mind. You can wear whatever you want. Clothes do not matter. What matters is who you are inside." The teacher says. + +"Thank you, teacher. You are very kind. I wish Tim and Lily could understand that." Sam says. + +"Maybe they will. Maybe they just need some time and some help. Why don't you try to talk to them again? Maybe you can find something in common. Maybe you can show them that you are not so different after all. Maybe you can be friends." The teacher says. + +Sam nods. He decides to give them another chance. He hopes they will be nice to him. He hopes they will learn to respect and accept each other. He hopes they will understand that being different is fine. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box under their bed. It has a red button on it. Ben wants to press the button, but Mia says no. + +"Don't press it, Ben. It might be bad," Mia says. + +"Why not? It might be fun," Ben says. + +He presses the button. The box makes a loud noise. It sends a shock to Ben and Mia. They feel a deep pain in their arms and legs. They scream and cry. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They run to their room. They see the box and the twins. They are scared and angry. + +"Who gave you this box? It is dangerous. It can hurt you," Mom says. + +"We don't know. We found it under the bed," Ben says. + +"Someone must have put it there. It is not a toy. It is a trap," Dad says. + +He takes the box and throws it away. He hugs Ben and Mia. He says he is sorry. He says he will find out who did this. He says he will keep them safe. + +Ben and Mia are still sad and sore. They say they are sorry too. They say they will not press buttons they don't know. They say they love Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad say they love them too. They kiss them and take them to the doctor. They hope they will be okay. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big hole in the ground. They want to know what is inside. + +"Let's go and look," Ben says. + +"OK, but be careful," Mia says. + +They walk to the hole and peer inside. They see a shiny thing. It looks like a coin. + +"I want it," Ben says. He reaches his hand into the hole. + +"Stop, Ben, stop!" Mia says. "It could be a trap!" + +But Ben does not listen. He grabs the shiny thing. But then he feels something snap around his wrist. It is a metal ring. It is attached to a chain. He cannot pull his hand out. + +"Help, help!" Ben cries. "I'm stuck!" + +Mia runs to get help. She sees a man with a hat and a bag. He is walking towards the hole. + +"Sir, sir, please help!" Mia says. "My friend is in a trap!" + +The man looks surprised. He drops his bag and runs to the hole. He sees Ben and the shiny thing. + +"Oh no, this is bad," the man says. "This is my trap. I set it to catch a fox. I did not know there were children here. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +He takes out a key and unlocks the metal ring. He frees Ben's hand. He gives him a bandage and a candy. + +"Are you OK, kid?" the man asks. + +Ben nods. His hand hurts, but he is glad to be free. + +"Thank you, sir," Ben says. + +The man smiles. He picks up his bag and his trap. + +"You're welcome, kid," the man says. "But please, don't touch my traps again. They are dangerous. And don't take things that are not yours. That shiny thing is not a coin. It is a bait. It is how I lure the foxes." + +Ben and Mia look at the shiny thing. They see that it is not a coin. It is a metal disc with a hole in the middle. + +"Oh," Ben says. He feels silly and sorry. + +He gives the shiny thing back to the man. + +"I'm sorry, sir," Ben says. "I won't do it again." + +The man nods. He puts the shiny thing and the trap in his bag. + +"That's good, kid," the man says. "Now go and play. But be careful. And have fun." + +Ben and Mia say goodbye to the man. They run back to the park. They decide to play with their ball instead. They are happy and safe. They have learned a lesson. They are not successful at finding a coin, but they are successful at making a friend. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a big doll house. They pretended that the dolls were their family and they were married. + +One day, they had a fight. Lily wanted to make the dolls have a tea party, but Max wanted to make them go on a car trip. They both pulled on the same doll and shouted. + +"Let go! She is my doll!" Lily said. + +"No, she is mine! I want to drive her!" Max said. + +They were so angry that they did not want to play anymore. They took their toys and went to different corners of the room. + +They sat there for a long time, feeling sad and lonely. They missed each other, but they did not know how to say sorry. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Spot. He had found the doll house and was chewing on it. He broke the roof and the windows and the furniture. He made a big mess. + +Lily and Max saw what he was doing and ran to the doll house. They tried to stop him, but he was too strong. They cried and hugged each other. + +"Spot, bad dog! You ruined our doll house!" Lily said. + +"It was our rare doll house! We loved it so much!" Max said. + +They looked at each other and realized that they were not angry anymore. They were sorry for their fight. They said sorry and forgave each other. + +They decided to share their toys and play together again. They did not care about the doll house anymore. They cared about their friendship. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with tubes. She had many tubes of different colors and sizes. She could bend them and twist them and make shapes with them. She said tubes were flexible and fun. + +One day, Lily found a big tube in the garage. It was green and shiny and had a hole at each end. Lily wanted to play with it, but it was too heavy for her to lift. She asked her dad to help her. Her dad said the tube was not a toy. It was a hose for the garden. He said Lily could not play with it. + +Lily was sad and angry. She complained to her dad. She said the hose was just a big tube and she wanted to play with it. She said it was not fair that he had a big tube and she had only small tubes. She said she would not share her tubes with him. + +Her dad smiled and hugged her. He said he was sorry that he made her upset. He said he had an idea. He said he would show her how to use the hose for something fun. He said they could go to the backyard and make a fountain. + +Lily was curious and excited. She followed her dad to the backyard. He attached the hose to the tap and turned it on. Water came out of the hole in the hose. He bent the hose and made a loop. Water sprayed out of the loop and made a fountain. Lily laughed and clapped. She said the hose was flexible and fun. She said she liked the fountain. She said she was sorry that she complained. She said she would share her tubes with her dad. + +Her dad said he was proud of her. He said he liked the fountain too. He said he was happy that they could play with the hose together. He said he loved her very much. They hugged and played with the hose until it was time for dinner. +Lily liked to sew. She had a needle and some thread and some cloth. She made dolls and blankets and hats. She was very kind and shared her things with her friends. + +One day, a boy named Max came to play. He saw Lily's needle and wanted it. He did not ask Lily. He waited until she was not looking and took the needle. He put it in his pocket and ran away. + +Lily looked for her needle. She could not find it. She was sad. She asked her friends if they saw her needle. They said no. She wondered who took it. + +Max went home with the needle. He wanted to sew too. But he did not know how. He tried to poke the cloth with the needle, but it hurt his finger. He cried. He wished he had not taken the needle. + +The next day, Lily saw Max. He had a bandage on his finger. She asked him what happened. He said he hurt himself with a needle. He looked sorry. He gave the needle back to Lily. He said he was sorry. He asked if she could teach him how to sew. + +Lily was happy to get her needle back. She was also happy that Max said sorry. She was kind and forgave him. She said she would teach him how to sew. They became friends and sewed together. +Sara and Ben like to play pirates. They have a big box that is their ship. They have hats and swords and a flag. They pretend to sail on the sea and look for treasure. + +One day, they find a hook in the garage. It is shiny and sharp. Ben says, "Look, Sara, a hook! I can be a pirate with a hook!" He puts the hook on his hand and waves it around. + +Sara says, "Be careful, Ben! The hook is not a toy. It can hurt you or me. You have to be gentle with the hook." + +Ben says, "But I want to be a pirate with a hook! It is fun!" He swings the hook and tries to catch Sara's hat. + +Sara dodges the hook and says, "No, Ben, stop! You don't know how to use the hook. You can rip the hat or the box or the flag. You can make a hole or a tear. You can make us sad." + +Ben says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I don't want to make you sad. I don't want to rip anything. I just want to play pirates." + +Sara says, "I know, Ben. I want to play pirates too. But we have to play safe. We can use the hook for something else. We can use it to fish or to hang the flag or to dig for treasure. We can still have fun with the hook, but we have to be gentle with it." + +Ben says, "OK, Sara. You are right. We can use the hook for something else. We can be gentle with it. We can still be pirates." + +Sara and Ben smile and hug. They put the hook in the box and go back to their pirate game. They are happy and careful. They are good pirates. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the sand. They made castles and bridges and tunnels with their buckets and shovels. One day, they saw a new toy store that had many shiny and colorful things. They wanted to buy some of them, but they did not have much money. + +They saw a sign that said "Cheap Toys". They went inside and saw some sand toys that looked like the ones they had, but bigger and fancier. They asked the man how much they were. He said they were very cheap, only one dollar each. Lila and Tom were happy and bought two of them with their money. + +They ran back to the sand and tried to use their new toys. But they soon found out that they were not good. The buckets had holes and the shovels broke easily. They could not make anything with them. They felt sad and angry. They wished they had kept their old toys. + +They saw their old toys lying on the sand. They were still good and strong. They realized that they had made a mistake. They had traded their good toys for cheap ones that did not work. They learned that cheap things are not always better. They decided to go back to the store and ask for their money back. + +They went to the store and told the man that they wanted to return their toys. The man said no. He said that they had bought them and they were theirs. He said that he did not care if they were broken or not. He said that he only wanted to make money. He was not nice or fair. He did not support them. + +Lila and Tom felt sad and angry. They did not know what to do. They saw another man who was watching them. He was the owner of the store. He heard what the first man said. He was not happy. He said that he did not like how the first man treated his customers. He said that he wanted to support them. He said that he would give them their money back and let them keep their toys. He said that he was sorry for their trouble. He was nice and fair. + +Lila and Tom felt happy and grateful. They thanked the owner and took their money and their toys. They ran back to the sand and gave their old toys to some other kids who did not have any. They said that they did not need their new toys anymore. They said that they were happy with what they had. They learned that being kind and generous is better than being greedy and selfish. They played in the sand and had fun. +Anna was troubled. She did not like the dark. She wanted to sleep in her bed, but she was afraid of the shadows. She heard noises outside her window. She thought they were monsters. + +She called for her mom. "Mom, mom, I'm scared. Can you come to my bed?" + +Mom came to her room. She saw Anna hiding under her blanket. She smiled and hugged her. "There is nothing to be afraid of, my sweet. The noises are just the wind and the trees. The shadows are just the moon and the stars. They are your friends. They watch over you at night." + +She touched Anna's face gently. She kissed her forehead. She sang a soft song. She said, "You are brave and strong. You can sleep in your bed. I'm right here with you. I love you." + +Anna felt better. She touched her mom's hand. She said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for coming to my bed. Can you stay with me until I fall asleep?" + +Mom nodded. She lay down next to Anna. She wrapped her arms around her. She said, "Of course, my darling. I'll stay with you until you fall asleep. And I'll be here when you wake up. You are safe and cozy in your bed." + +Anna smiled. She closed her eyes. She snuggled with her mom. She felt the warmth and the love. She forgot about the dark and the noises and the shadows. She fell asleep in her bed. She was not troubled anymore. +Lila and Tom were playing on the shore. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. Lila found a big shell that was shiny and pink. She showed it to Tom and said, "Look, Tom, I found a pretty shell!" + +Tom wanted the shell too. He said, "Give me the shell, Lila. It is mine. I saw it first." + +Lila said, "No, Tom, it is mine. I picked it up first. You have many shells already." + +Tom and Lila started to fight over the shell. They pulled and tugged and shouted. They did not see a nosy crab that was watching them. The crab thought the shell was his home. He was angry that the children were trying to take it. He crawled closer and closer to them. + +The crab pinched Tom's finger with his claw. Tom screamed and let go of the shell. Lila grabbed the shell and ran away. Tom cried and rubbed his finger. He said, "Ow, ow, ow! That crab bit me!" + +The crab was happy. He took his shell back and went into the water. He said, "That will teach you to leave my shell alone. It is mine, mine, mine!" +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to draw and color. One day, they find a big book of prints in the library. The prints are very delicate. They show animals, flowers, and places. + +"Wow, look at these prints!" Sara says. "They are so pretty and detailed. I want to color them." + +"No, Sara, you can't color them!" Ben says. "They are not for coloring. They are for looking. If you color them, you will ruin them." + +"But I want to make them more colorful," Sara says. "They are too plain. And I have many crayons. I can color them very well." + +Sara does not listen to Ben. She takes a crayon and starts to color a print of a butterfly. She colors the wings pink and purple. She thinks it looks better. + +Ben is angry. He tries to stop Sara. He grabs the crayon from her hand. He says, "Stop it, Sara! You are being naughty. You are not respecting the prints. They are not yours. They belong to the library. You have to be careful with them." + +Sara and Ben start to fight. They pull and push each other. They make a lot of noise. They do not notice that the librarian is coming. + +The librarian sees what Sara and Ben are doing. She is very upset. She says, "What are you doing, children? You are damaging the prints. They are very old and valuable. They are not for coloring. They are for learning. You have to be gentle and respectful with them." + +Sara and Ben feel ashamed. They say, "We are sorry, librarian. We did not mean to hurt the prints. We just wanted to have fun." + +The librarian says, "I understand that you like to draw and color. But you have to finish your own pictures, not someone else's. And you have to ask before you use something that is not yours. And you have to be careful with things that are delicate. They can break or fade easily. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, librarian. We understand. We will not do it again. We will finish our own pictures. We will ask before we use something. We will be careful with things that are delicate." + +The librarian says, "That's good. Now, please help me to clean the prints. And then you can choose some books to read or some paper to draw on. But remember to be gentle and respectful with them." + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, librarian. Thank you, librarian." They help the librarian to clean the prints. They learn their lesson. They are more careful and respectful with things that are delicate. +One day, a king and a queen were playing with their son in the garden. The son had a toy car that could go forward and reverse. He liked to make it zoom and beep. + +"Look, Daddy, I can make it go back!" he said, as he pushed a button and made the car reverse. + +"That's very clever, my boy," the king said, smiling. "But be careful not to hit the flowers or the bees." + +The son nodded and kept playing. He wanted to show his parents how fast and smart he was. He made the car go forward and reverse, forward and reverse, until he got too close to the edge of the pond. + +"Oh no!" he cried, as he saw the car fall into the water with a splash. He ran to the pond and tried to reach for it, but it was too deep and too far. + +"Help, help!" he shouted, as he started to cry. + +The king and the queen heard his cry and ran to him. They saw the car sinking in the pond and the son sobbing. + +"Don't worry, my boy, we'll get it for you," the queen said, as she hugged him. + +The king looked around and saw a long stick. He picked it up and used it to fish out the car. He lifted it out of the water and shook it gently. + +"Here you go, my boy, your car is safe," he said, as he handed it to him. + +The son took the car and smiled. He was happy to have it back. He thanked his father and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Daddy, you are the best," he said. + +The king smiled and kissed him. He was proud of his son. He took off his crown and put it on his son's head. + +"You are the best, too, my boy. And you are a brave and kind prince. You deserve this crown," he said. + +The son looked at the crown and felt very special. He wore it with joy and said, "Thank you, Daddy, I love you. And I love you, too, Mommy." + +The queen smiled and kissed him. She was happy to see them happy. She said, "We love you, too, my boy. And we are very proud of you. You are a serious and good prince. You will be a great king one day." + +The end. +Sara loves her camera. It is pink and shiny and has a big button. She likes to take pictures of everything she sees. She takes pictures of her toys, her cat, her mom and dad, and her baby brother. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her family. She brings her camera with her. She sees many things that she wants to take pictures of. She sees flowers, birds, swings, slides, and other children. She runs around and snaps photos. + +"Look, Mom, look, Dad, look what I took!" she says, showing them her camera. + +They smile and praise her. "You are a very good photographer, Sara. You have a great eye for beauty," they say. + +Sara feels happy and proud. She wants to take one more picture. She asks her mom and dad to hold her baby brother and stand together. She steps back and looks at them. They are smiling and hugging. They look perfect. + +Sara presses the button and captures the moment. She runs to them and shows them the picture. "This is my favorite picture," she says. "It is perfect. I love you all." + +They hug her and kiss her. "We love you too, Sara. You are perfect to us," they say. +Mia and Leo were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big bowl of olives that they found in the fridge. Mia liked olives, but Leo did not. + +"Olives are good for you," Mia said. "They make you intelligent." + +"No, they don't," Leo said. "They are yucky and bitter. I don't want them." + +Mia took an olive and put it in her mouth. She smiled and said, "Mmm, delicious. See, I am intelligent. I know how to eat olives." + +Leo looked at Mia and thought for a moment. He wanted to be intelligent too. Maybe Mia was right. Maybe olives were good for him. He decided to try one. He picked an olive and bit it. He made a face and spit it out. He did not like it at all. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Leo said. "Olives are not delicious. They are horrible. How can you eat them?" + +Mia laughed and said, "I guess you don't like olives. That's okay. You are still intelligent. You just have a different taste." + +Leo realized that Mia was right. He did not have to like olives to be intelligent. He liked other things, like cheese and crackers and apples. He hugged Mia and said, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. And a good chef." + +Mia hugged Leo back and said, "You are welcome, Leo. You are a good friend too. And a good helper. Let's make something else. Something we both like." + +They smiled and went to look for more ingredients. They had fun playing in the kitchen. They were intelligent and happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Today they want to dress up as fairies and elves. They find some old clothes and hats in a box. Lily puts on a pink dress and a flower crown. Tom puts on a green shirt and a mushroom hat. + +"Look at me, I am a fairy!" Lily says. She spins around and laughs. + +"You are a pretty fairy, Lily. And I am an elf!" Tom says. He points to his mushroom hat and smiles. + +They run to the park. They see a big tree with a hole. They go inside the hole. It is dark and cozy. They pretend it is their home. + +"Let's make some tea and cake!" Lily says. She finds some cups and plates in the hole. She fills them with water and leaves. + +"Yum, this is good tea and cake!" Tom says. He pretends to eat and drink. + +They hear a noise outside. They peek out of the hole. They see a big dog. The dog is barking and sniffing. It sees them and runs to the hole. + +"Uh-oh, a monster!" Lily says. She is scared. + +"Quick, hide!" Tom says. He grabs Lily and pulls her deeper into the hole. + +The dog tries to get into the hole. It scratches and bites. It cannot fit. It gives up and runs away. + +Lily and Tom sigh. They are safe. + +"That was a close one!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it was. But we are brave fairies and elves!" Lily says. + +They hug each other. They are happy. They are ready for more adventures. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide, but Anna is scared. + +"Come on, Anna, it is fun!" Tom says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +Anna shakes her head. She stays on the ground and watches Tom. She hears a sound. It is a dog. The dog is tall and has a long tail. The dog runs to the slide and barks. + +Tom sees the dog. He is scared too. He does not want to go down the slide. He holds on to the ladder. + +"Help, Anna, help!" Tom cries. + +Anna wants to help Tom. She looks around. She sees a rope. The rope is on a swing. She runs to the swing and takes the rope. She ties the rope to a tree. Then she throws the other end of the rope to Tom. + +"Grab the rope, Tom!" Anna says. + +Tom grabs the rope. He lets go of the ladder. He swings in the air. He flies over the dog. He lands on the ground next to Anna. + +"Thank you, Anna, you are brave!" Tom says. + +Anna smiles. She hugs Tom. They are happy. They run away from the dog. They find a new game to play. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they go to the shop with Anna's mom. The shop is big and bright. It has many things to see and touch. + +"Look, Ben, cars!" Anna says. She runs to the shelf with many cars. She picks a red car. It has four wheels and a shiny part on the front. + +"Wow, Anna, that's a nice car!" Ben says. He picks a blue car. It has two doors and a loud part on the back. + +"Can we buy them, mom?" Anna asks. She holds the red car in her hand. + +"Maybe, Anna, but we have to pay for them," mom says. She smiles and takes the cars from Anna and Ben. She walks to the counter with them. + +"Can we play with them, mom?" Ben asks. He follows mom with Anna. + +"Yes, you can, Ben, but only after we pay for them," mom says. She gives the cars and some money to the lady at the counter. The lady gives mom a bag and some change. + +"Thank you, mom!" Anna and Ben say. They take the bag and run outside. They find a place to play with their cars. They make vroom and beep sounds. They are happy. They have new cars and a new part to their story. +Ben and Lily were playing with paper and scissors. They liked to cut out shapes and stick them on the wall. Ben cut out a star, a circle and a heart. Lily cut out a flower, a square and a weird shape. + +"What is that?" Ben asked, pointing at Lily's weird shape. It had six sides and many bumps. + +"It is a snowflake," Lily said. "I saw it in a book. It is very pretty." + +Ben looked at the snowflake. He did not think it was pretty. He thought it was ugly and messy. He wanted to make fun of Lily. + +"That is not a snowflake," he said. "That is a monster. It has teeth and claws and eyes. It will bite you and scratch you and scare you." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like Ben's words. She liked her snowflake. She thought it was special and nice. She wanted to make Ben stop. + +"That is not true," she said. "You are mean and silly. You do not know anything. My snowflake is not a monster. It is a friend. It will help me and hug me and play with me." + +Ben and Lily started to argue. They raised their voices and waved their scissors. They did not listen to each other. They did not see their mom coming. + +"Stop!" their mom said. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Put down the scissors. They are not toys. They are sharp and dangerous. You could hurt yourself or each other." + +Ben and Lily stopped. They felt ashamed and scared. They dropped the scissors and looked at their mom. They knew they had done something bad. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We were playing with paper and scissors. But we had a fight. We said mean things. We did not share. We did not end well." + +Their mom hugged them and kissed them. She was glad they were not hurt. She was not happy with their fight. But she loved them anyway. + +"It is okay, my loves," she said. "Everyone makes mistakes. But you have to learn from them. You have to be kind and respectful. You have to use your words and not your scissors. You have to end well. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They understood. They felt sorry for their fight. They looked at each other. They smiled and said sorry. They hugged and made up. They picked up their paper and scissors. They decided to make more shapes. But this time, they would share and compliment. They would end well. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many things in the park. They see birds, flowers, swings and slides. + +One day, they see something new in the park. It is big and round and shiny. It has many colors on it. It looks like a big ball. Tom and Lily wonder what it is. + +"Look, Lily, what is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know, Tom. It is very nice. Maybe it is a toy. Can we play with it?" Lily says. + +They run to the big ball. They touch it. It feels smooth and cold. They push it. It moves a little. They hear a sound. It is like a bell. + +"Hello, hello, can you hear me?" The sound says. + +Tom and Lily are surprised. They look at each other. They wonder who is talking. + +"Who are you?" Tom calls. + +"I am Bob. I am inside the ball. I am from another planet. I came to visit your park. Do you want to be my friends?" The sound says. + +Tom and Lily are curious. They want to know more about Bob and his planet. They think he is nice. They say yes. + +"OK, Bob, we want to be your friends. Tell us about your planet. What is it like?" Lily calls. + +Bob is happy. He likes Tom and Lily. He tells them many stories. He makes them laugh. They have fun. + +The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play with paper. They had many colors of paper and scissors and glue. They made animals and flowers and stars with paper. One day, they wanted to make a crocodile. They found green paper and cut it into a long shape. They glued on eyes and teeth and a tail. They were very happy with their crocodile. + +They put their crocodile on the floor and pretended it was alive. They made it snap and roar and chase them. They had a lot of fun with their crocodile. But then, their dog Spot came into the room. Spot saw the crocodile and thought it was a toy. He ran to the crocodile and grabbed it with his mouth. He shook it and pulled it and tore it into pieces. Ben and Lily were very sad. They cried and shouted at Spot. Spot did not understand. He thought they wanted to play with him. + +Mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw the mess and the tears and the angry dog. She hugged Ben and Lily and said she was sorry. She said Spot did not know it was their crocodile. She said they could make another one. She helped them pick up the paper and gave them a new sheet of green paper. She said they could make a brilliant crocodile, even better than the first one. Ben and Lily smiled and nodded. They still loved Spot, even if he was naughty. They took the paper and scissors and glue and started to make a new crocodile. They hoped Spot would not tear it again. +Ben and Mia like to go to the park with Mom. They see many things in the park: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and sometimes deer. Deer are big and brown and have horns on their heads. Ben and Mia think deer are pretty and want to touch them. + +One day, they see a deer near the fence. It is eating some grass and does not see them. Ben and Mia run to the fence and call the deer. "Deer, deer, come here!" they say. The deer looks up and sees them. It is not scared. It walks to the fence and sniffs them. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They reach out their hands and pet the deer. The deer is soft and warm. It licks their fingers and makes a noise. Ben and Mia giggle. They want to give the deer something. They look around and see some apples on a bench. They run to the bench and grab the apples. + +They go back to the fence and show the apples to the deer. "Deer, deer, do you want an apple?" they ask. The deer nods and opens its mouth. Ben and Mia toss the apples to the deer. The deer catches them and eats them. It makes a happy noise and wags its tail. + +Mom sees Ben and Mia and the deer. She is surprised and smiles. She takes a picture of them. She thinks they are very lucky to meet a deer. She also thinks the deer is weird. Why is it not shy? Why does it like apples? Why does it have a tail? She does not know. She only knows that Ben and Mia and the deer are having fun. She joins them and pets the deer too. They all have a good time at the park. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Yesterday, they saw a big tree. They wanted to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree?" Anna asked Ben. + +"Yes, we can. But we have to be careful. The tree is very high." Ben said. + +They held hands and walked to the tree. They found a low branch and pulled themselves up. They climbed higher and higher. They felt happy and brave. + +They reached the top of the tree. They could see the whole park. They could see the swings, the slide, the sandbox, and the pond. They could see the birds, the squirrels, the ducks, and the fish. They could hear the wind, the leaves, the water, and the voices. + +"Look, Anna, look! The park is so beautiful!" Ben said. + +"I can't hear you, Ben. The wind is too loud." Anna said. + +Ben moved closer to Anna. He shouted in her ear. + +"I said, the park is so beautiful!" Ben said. + +Anna nodded. She smiled. She pointed to her ear. + +"I am deaf, Ben. I can't hear anything. But I can see everything. And I can feel everything. I can feel your hand, the tree, the wind, and your voice. I can feel that you are my friend." Anna said. + +Ben hugged Anna. He felt sorry for her. He also felt proud of her. He whispered in her ear. + +"I am your friend, Anna. And you are my friend. You are amazing. You can climb the tree even if you can't hear. You can enjoy the park even if you can't hear. You can make me happy even if you can't hear. I love you, Anna." Ben said. + +Anna hugged Ben back. She felt his love. She felt happy. She whispered in his ear. + +"I love you too, Ben. You are kind and brave. You can climb the tree with me. You can share the park with me. You can understand me even if I can't hear. You are the best friend ever." Anna said. + +They stayed on the tree for a long time. They watched the sun set. They saw the stars come out. They felt the night get cold. They decided to climb down. They held hands and walked home. They said goodbye. They promised to play again tomorrow. They went to sleep. They dreamed of the tree, the park, and each other. +Tom was a grumpy boy. He did not like to share his toys or play with others. He liked to stay in his room and build things with his blocks. One day, his mom told him to go outside and play in the snow. Tom did not want to go. He said, "No, mom, I don't like snow. It is cold and wet and it melts my blocks." + +Mom said, "Tom, you need to get some fresh air and have some fun. Snow is not bad. You can make a snowman or a snow fort or a snow angel. Come on, I will help you." + +Tom followed his mom outside, but he was still grumpy. He did not smile or laugh. He did not help his mom make a snowman. He just sat on the ground and watched. He saw a girl and a boy playing nearby. They were throwing snowballs and sliding on a sled. They looked happy and warm. + +Tom felt a little curious. He wondered what it was like to play with snow. He got up and walked towards the girl and the boy. He said, "Hi, can I play with you?" + +The girl and the boy smiled and said, "Sure, you can play with us. What is your name?" + +Tom said, "I am Tom. I don't like snow. It is cold and wet and it melts my blocks." + +The girl and the boy said, "We like snow. It is fun and soft and it makes our cheeks red. You can use snow to make many things. Look, we made a snowman and a snow fort and a snow angel. Do you want to try?" + +Tom nodded. He decided to give snow a chance. He helped the girl and the boy make another snowman and another snow fort and another snow angel. He threw some snowballs and slid on the sled. He felt the snow on his hands and face. He felt the wind in his hair. He felt his heart beat faster. He felt something else too. He felt happy. + +Tom was not grumpy anymore. He liked to play with snow and with others. He thanked the girl and the boy for being his friends. He hugged his mom and said, "Mom, I like snow. It is fun and soft and it makes me happy." Mom smiled and said, "I am glad you like snow, Tom. You see, snow is not bad. It can melt your blocks, but it can also melt your grumpiness." +Sara and Ben were hungry. They wanted a snack. They went to the kitchen. They saw the fridge. The fridge was big and cold. It had food inside. + +"Let's open the fridge and get some food," Sara said. + +"OK," Ben said. + +They tried to open the fridge. But the fridge was too heavy. They could not open it. They pushed and pulled. They struggled. They were sad. + +Then they heard a noise. It was their dog, Spot. Spot was playful. He liked to run and jump. He saw Sara and Ben. He wanted to help. + +Spot ran to the fridge. He barked. He wagged his tail. He nudged the fridge with his nose. He made the fridge move a little. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Sara and Ben said. + +They tried to open the fridge again. This time, they could open it. They saw cheese and crackers. They took some. They shared with Spot. They were happy. + +They ate their snack. They thanked Spot. They hugged him. They played with him. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they saw some big clouds in the sky. They heard a loud sound. It was thunder. + +"Let's go home," Lily said. "It will rain soon." + +But Ben wanted to stay. He had a new umbrella. It was clear and had many colors. He wanted to show it to Lily. + +"Look at my umbrella," Ben said. "It is pretty. You can see the sky through it." + +He opened his umbrella and held it over his head. He started to whistle a happy song. + +Lily was scared. She did not like thunder. She did not like rain. She did not like Ben's umbrella. + +"Ben, please come with me," Lily said. "Your umbrella is not safe. It can catch the lightning." + +But Ben did not listen. He liked his umbrella. He liked to whistle. He did not see the bright flash in the sky. He did not feel the shock in his hand. He did not hear Lily scream. + +Lily ran to Ben. He was lying on the ground. His umbrella was broken. His hand was burned. His eyes were closed. He did not whistle anymore. + +Lily cried. She wished Ben had listened to her. She wished they had gone home. She wished they had never seen the umbrella. +One day, a little cat named Mimi wanted to dress up like a princess. She found a pink dress and a shiny crown in her mom's closet. She put them on and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt very pretty and happy. + +She ran to show her dad, who was reading a book on the sofa. "Dad, dad, look at me!" she said. "I am a princess!" + +Her dad smiled and lifted her up. "You are a very beautiful princess, Mimi," he said. "But what is this on your paw?" + +Mimi looked at her paw and saw a big stain of chocolate. She had eaten a cookie before dressing up and forgot to wash her paw. She felt embarrassed and sad. + +"I'm sorry, dad," she said. "I made a mess." + +Her dad hugged her and kissed her cheek. "It's okay, Mimi," he said. "You are still my princess. But let's go and clean your paw, okay?" + +Mimi nodded and snuggled with her dad. She learned that dressing up was fun, but she also had to be careful and clean. She loved her dad very much. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to dress up with the clothes in the wardrobe. Lily put on a pink dress and a hat. Ben put on a blue shirt and a tie. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"You look cute, Lily," Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. You look cute, too," Lily said. + +They pretended to be a princess and a prince. They danced and sang and had fun. But then Lily spilled some juice on her dress. She was sad and cried. + +"Oh no, Lily, don't cry. It's okay," Ben said. He ran to the bathroom and got a towel. He came back and tried to wipe the juice off Lily's dress. + +"Does it look better?" he asked. + +Lily looked at her dress. It was still wet and stained, but she saw that Ben was trying to help her. She stopped crying and hugged him. + +"It's okay, Ben. You are very kind. Thank you for wiping my dress," she said. + +They put the towel in the laundry basket and went back to the wardrobe. They changed their clothes and found new ones to play with. They were happy again. They played until their mom called them for dinner. They ran downstairs and told their mom about their game. + +"You are such good siblings," their mom said. "I'm proud of you." +Tim and Tom were twins. They liked to play with their toys and run in the park. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got the best toy or the biggest cookie. + +One day, their mom gave them each a pair of socks. They were cheap socks, but they were warm and soft. Tim got blue socks and Tom got red socks. Tim liked his blue socks, but he wanted Tom's red socks too. He thought they were nicer. + +"Give me your red socks," Tim said to Tom. + +"No, they are mine," Tom said. "You have your own socks." + +"I don't care. I want your socks. They are better," Tim said. He grabbed Tom's socks and tried to pull them off. + +"Stop it! You are hurting me!" Tom cried. He kicked Tim and tried to get his socks back. + +They both fell on the floor and rolled around. They pulled and tugged and shouted. They did not see their dog, Spot, who was watching them. + +Spot was a good dog, but he liked to chew on things. He saw the socks and thought they were toys. He ran to the twins and grabbed a sock from each of them. He ran away with the socks in his mouth. + +"Hey, that's my sock!" Tim yelled. + +"Mine too!" Tom yelled. + +They got up and chased Spot. But Spot was faster and smarter. He ran out of the house and into the street. He did not see the car that was coming. + +The car hit Spot and made a loud noise. Spot dropped the socks and lay still. The twins stopped and saw what happened. They felt very sad and scared. + +They ran to Spot and hugged him. They cried and said they were sorry. They wished they had not fought over the socks. They wished they had shared and been nice. + +But it was too late. Spot was gone. The socks were torn and dirty. The twins had nothing. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be greedy and selfish. Share what you have and be kind to others. You never know what might happen. +Lily and Ben are playing hide and seek in the living room. Lily is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Ben runs to the big rug and lifts it up. He crawls under the rug and lies still. He thinks Lily will not find him there. + +Lily counts to ten and then opens her eyes. She looks around the room and sees the sofa, the table, the lamp and the rug. She thinks Ben might be behind the sofa or under the table. She walks to the sofa and looks behind it. She does not see Ben. She walks to the table and looks under it. She does not see Ben. + +She scratches her head and wonders where Ben is. She hears a small noise from the rug. She walks to the rug and lifts it up. She sees Ben smiling at her. She says, "I found you, Ben! You are under the rug!" + +Ben says, "You are a good seeker, Lily! You are very smart!" + +Lily says, "Thank you, Ben! You are a good hider, too! You are very clever!" + +They hug each other and laugh. They decide to play again. They take turns being the seeker and the hider. They have a lot of fun. They think hide and seek is a fair and fun game. +Anna was sick. She had a sore throat and a cough. Mommy said she had to take medicine to feel better. But Anna did not like medicine. It was spicy and bitter and made her face twist. + +"No, Mommy, no medicine!" Anna cried. She hid under the blanket and shook her head. + +"Anna, please, you need the medicine. It will help you heal and stop the germs. It's only a little spoon. I'll give you some water and a hug after. Come on, be a brave girl." Mommy said. She lifted the blanket and smiled gently. + +Anna looked at Mommy's face. She saw love and worry in her eyes. She remembered how Mommy took care of her when she was sick. She gave her soup and stories and kisses. Anna loved Mommy very much. She did not want to make her sad. + +"Okay, Mommy, I'll take the medicine." Anna said. She opened her mouth and swallowed the spoon. It was spicy and bitter and made her face twist. But she did not cry. She drank some water and hugged Mommy. + +"Good girl, Anna. I'm so proud of you. You are very brave and strong. The medicine will make you feel better soon. I love you very much." Mommy said. She kissed Anna's forehead and tucked her in. + +Anna smiled and closed her eyes. She felt warm and safe. She knew Mommy was right. The medicine was good for her. She learned that sometimes she had to do things she did not like for her own good. She was happy to have Mommy by her side. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their toy planes. They made zooming noises and pretended to fly in the sky. One day, they found a big cardboard box in the garage. They decided to make a plane out of it. + +They cut out a window and a door. They drew wings and a tail. They used a paper plate for a steering wheel. They wrote "Sam and Mia's Plane" on the side. They were very proud of their plane. + +They took turns being the pilot and the passenger. They flew to different places and had fun. But then, they had a problem. They both wanted to be the pilot at the same time. + +"I want to be the pilot!" Sam said. + +"No, I want to be the pilot!" Mia said. + +They pulled and pushed the steering wheel. They argued and shouted. They did not share or take turns. They were very silly. + +Suddenly, the steering wheel broke. The cardboard box split in half. The plane was ruined. Sam and Mia fell to the ground. They looked at their plane and felt sad. + +They realized they had been very silly. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They decided to fix their plane and share it. They learned to be good friends. They had fun again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They had a lot of fun with their toys and their dog. + +But soon they felt very hot and tired. They wanted to drink something cold and sweet. They saw their mom in the kitchen. She was making a drink with water and lime. Lime was a green fruit that smelled good. + +"Mom, can we have some of your drink?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, my loves. Come inside and relax for a while. You can have some of my lime water. It is very refreshing." Mom said. + +She poured some lime water in two fancy glasses. They had flowers and sparkles on them. Lily and Ben felt very special. They thanked their mom and drank the lime water. It tasted sour and sweet at the same time. They liked it a lot. + +They sat on the couch and cuddled with their dog. They felt cool and happy. They relaxed and enjoyed their fancy drink. They loved their mom and their garden. They had a wonderful day. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and make words. Ben can make many words. He can make cat, dog, sun, and hat. Mia can make some words. She can make mom, dad, and red. But she wants to make more words. + +One day, they play with blocks in the park. Ben makes a big word. He makes help. He shows Mia. "Look, Mia, I can make help. It means you need someone to do something for you. Like when you are hurt or lost or weak. Do you know what weak means?" + +Mia shakes her head. She does not know what weak means. She feels sad. She wants to know more words. She wants to be like Ben. She says, "Ben, you are very good at words. Can you teach me more words? Can you help me spell?" + +Ben smiles. He likes to help Mia. He is a good friend. He says, "Sure, Mia, I can help you spell. Weak means you are not strong. Like when you are sick or tired or hungry. You need to eat and rest and drink water to be strong. Can you say weak?" + +Mia tries to say weak. She says, "Wee...wee...wek." She does not say it right. She feels bad. She says, "Ben, I cannot say weak. It is too hard." + +Ben says, "Don't worry, Mia. You can do it. You just need to practice. Here, let me show you. Look at the blocks. W-E-A-K. Weak. W says wuh, E says eh, A says ay, K says kuh. Wuh-eh-ay-kuh. Weak. Can you try again?" + +Mia looks at the blocks. She listens to Ben. She says, "Wuh-eh-ay-kuh. Weak." She says it right. She feels happy. She says, "Ben, I did it. I can say weak. Thank you for helping me spell. You are a great friend." + +Ben says, "You are welcome, Mia. You are a great friend too. And you are not weak. You are smart and brave and kind. You can learn many words. Do you want to learn more words?" + +Mia nods. She wants to learn more words. She says, "Yes, Ben, I want to learn more words. Can you help me spell more words?" + +Ben says, "Of course, Mia, I can help you spell more words. Let's play with the blocks and make more words. How about we make fun? F-U-N. Fun. Do you know what fun means?" + +Mia says, "Yes, Ben, I know what fun means. Fun means you are happy and you like something. Like playing with you and the blocks. That is fun. Can you say fun?" + +Ben says, "Yes, Mia, I can say fun. Fun. Fuh-uh-nuh. Fun. We have fun together. We are friends. We help each other spell. That is fun." +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to push them on the grass and make vroom noises. Lily had a red car and Max had a blue car. They pretended they were racing each other. + +But then they saw a big hill. It looked like fun to go up and down. Lily and Max wanted to try it. They pushed their cars harder and harder to go up the hill. They had to use both hands and feet. It was hard work, but they were cheerful. + +When they reached the top, they were very happy. They could see the whole garden and the sky. They smiled at each other and said, "We did it!" Then they let go of their cars and watched them roll down the hill. They went very fast and made funny noises. + +Lily and Max ran after their cars. They wanted to catch them before they hit the fence. They had to turn left and right to avoid the rocks and flowers. They laughed and shouted, "Whee!" They had so much fun. + +They caught their cars just in time. They hugged them and said, "Good job, cars!" Then they looked at each other and said, "Let's do it again!" They ran back to the hill and pushed their cars up again. They were very cheerful. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play golf with their dad. They had a big bag of golf sticks and balls. They went to the park to play golf. + +"Can I have a turn, Ben?" Sam asked. He was smaller than Ben and wanted to try. + +"No, you are too little. You are stupid. You can't play golf," Ben said. He was mean to Sam. He took all the golf sticks and balls. + +Sam was sad and angry. He wanted to play too. He saw a big rock near the park. He had an idea. He picked up the rock and threw it at Ben. + +"Ow! What are you doing, Sam?" Ben shouted. He felt a big pain in his head. He dropped the golf stick and ball. He fell to the ground. + +Sam ran to Ben. He was scared. He saw blood on Ben's head. He shook Ben, but Ben did not move. He did not talk. He did not open his eyes. + +"Ben, Ben, wake up! I'm sorry, Ben! I didn't mean to hurt you!" Sam cried. He hugged Ben. He hoped Ben would be okay. + +But Ben was not okay. He was very hurt. He did not wake up. He did not play golf again. Sam was very sorry. He wished he did not throw the rock. He wished Ben was not mean to him. He wished they could play golf together. +Lily was a giraffe who loved to eat leaves from the tallest trees. She had a very long neck that helped her reach the yummy food. But she was not humble. She always bragged to the other animals about how high she could go and how much she could see. + +One day, she saw a big, juicy leaf on the very top of a tree. She stretched her neck as far as she could and tried to grab it with her tongue. But she was too greedy. She did not notice that the branch was weak and could not support her weight. It snapped and Lily fell to the ground with a loud thud. + +She was hurt and scared. She could not move her neck or get up. She cried for help, but no one came. She realized that she had been mean and rude to the other animals and they did not want to help her. She felt very sorry and wished she had been nicer and more humble. + +Then, she heard a soft voice. It was Milo, the mouse. He had seen Lily fall and ran to her side. He asked her if she was okay and if he could do anything for her. Lily was surprised and grateful. She thanked Milo and asked him why he was helping her, even though she had been mean to him before. + +Milo said, "Because you are hurt and need help. And because I am your friend. Friends support each other, no matter what. Maybe you can be more humble and kind to the other animals from now on. They are your friends too." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She learned a valuable lesson that day. She learned to be humble and to appreciate the support of her friends. She also learned to be careful with her neck and not to be too greedy. She and Milo became good friends and she was nicer to the other animals. They all lived happily in the forest. +Lily liked to watch things. She watched birds in the sky, cars on the road, and fish in the tank. She also liked to watch water. She watched water in the bath, in the sink, and in the toilet. + +One day, Lily was alone in the bathroom. She saw the toilet and wanted to watch the water inside. She climbed on the seat and leaned over the bowl. She saw the water was pale and still. She wondered what would happen if she touched it. + +She reached out her hand and dipped it in the water. It was cold and wet. She giggled and splashed the water. She wanted to see more. She leaned closer and closer to the water. She did not see the seat slip behind her. + +She lost her balance and fell into the toilet. She was scared and tried to scream, but the water filled her mouth and nose. She could not breathe. She could not get out. She felt pain and darkness. + +No one heard her or saw her. She was gone. +Anna liked music very much. She liked to sing and dance and play with her toy piano. She wanted to be a musician when she grew up. She wanted to make people happy with her music. + +One day, her mom took her to the park. There was a man playing a guitar and singing. He had a hat on the ground with some coins in it. Anna liked his music. She wanted to listen to him. She asked her mom, "Can we stay here, please?" + +"Sure, honey. He is a nice musician. He lets people enjoy his music for free. But we can also give him some money to say thank you," her mom said. + +Anna nodded. She took a coin from her mom's purse and ran to the hat. She put the coin in the hat and smiled at the musician. He smiled back and said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind. Do you like music?" + +"Yes, I love music. I want to be a musician like you," Anna said. + +"Really? That's wonderful. Do you want to play with me?" he asked. + +Anna's eyes widened. She nodded eagerly. The musician handed her a small tambourine. He said, "You can shake this and make some noise. Follow my rhythm and we can make a song together." + +Anna was very happy. She shook the tambourine and made some noise. The musician played his guitar and sang. They made a song together. People stopped and listened. They clapped and cheered. They gave them more money. Anna and the musician had fun. They made people happy with their music. Anna felt like a real musician. She thanked the musician and hugged him. He said, "You are very talented, Anna. Keep practicing and you will be a great musician someday. I hope to see you again." + +Anna waved goodbye and ran back to her mom. She told her mom everything. Her mom was proud of her. She said, "You did a great job, Anna. You are a nice musician. You made a new friend today. And you learned something new." + +Anna smiled. She was happy. She wanted to be a musician more than ever. She wanted to make more music and more friends. She wanted to make more people happy. +Mia likes to polish her shoes. She has a red cloth and a small tin of wax. She rubs the wax on her shoes and then makes them shiny with the cloth. She thinks her shoes are very attractive. + +One day, she goes to the park with her mom. She sees a lot of flowers in the grass. She likes the yellow ones with white petals. She knows they are called daisies. She picks one and puts it in her hair. + +"Look, mom, I have a daisy in my hair!" she says. + +"You look very pretty, Mia," her mom says. "But be careful not to step on the other flowers. They are also beautiful and need space to grow." + +Mia nods. She walks carefully around the flowers. She sees a boy with a blue shirt and a big smile. He also has a daisy in his hand. + +"Hi, I'm Ben," he says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Hi, I'm Mia," she says. "Yes, I want to play with you. You have a nice daisy." + +"Thank you. You have nice shoes. They are very shiny," he says. + +"Thank you. I polish them every day. They are very attractive," she says. + +They both laugh and run to the swings. They have a lot of fun. They share their daisies and become friends. +Lily loved her doll very much. She named her doll Anna and played with her every day. She gave Anna hugs and kisses, and dressed her in pretty clothes. She also liked to examine Anna, like a doctor. She had a toy stethoscope, a band-aid, and a thermometer. + +One day, Lily noticed that Anna had a small tear on her arm. She was worried that Anna was hurt. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, mom, Anna has a boo-boo! Can you fix it?" + +Mom looked at Anna's arm and smiled. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. Anna is very patient and brave. I can fix her boo-boo with some thread and a needle. But you have to be careful and not touch the needle, okay?" + +Lily nodded and watched as mom sewed Anna's arm. She held Anna's hand and said, "It's okay, Anna. Mom is helping you. You will be fine soon." She also gave Anna a sticker for being good. + +Mom finished sewing and said, "There, all done. Anna is as good as new. You are a very good doctor, Lily. And Anna is a very good doll." + +Lily hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever. And Anna is the best doll ever." She kissed Anna's arm and said, "I love you, Anna. Let's go play." +Tom is a lawyer. He helps people with problems. He likes his job, but he is sad. He misses his family. He works too much. He does not have time to play with his son, Ben. + +One day, Tom comes home early. He wants to surprise Ben. He brings a big box. Inside the box, there is a train set. Tom loves trains. He thinks Ben will love them too. + +He knocks on the door. Ben opens it. He sees his dad. He is happy. He hugs him. He sees the box. He is curious. + +"What is in the box, dad?" Ben asks. + +"It is a gift for you, Ben. Do you want to see?" Tom says. + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. + +Tom opens the box. He shows Ben the train set. He puts it on the floor. He starts to build the tracks. He asks Ben to help him. + +Ben looks at the train set. He does not like it. He likes cars. He has many cars. He does not want trains. He is angry. + +"I don't want trains, dad. I want cars. Cars are better. Trains are boring. You don't know what I like. You are never here. You are a bad dad." Ben says. + +Tom is shocked. He is hurt. He tries to explain. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. I thought you would like trains. I like trains. I wanted to share something with you. I wanted to spend time with you. I love you, Ben. I'm not a bad dad. I'm just a busy dad." Tom says. + +Ben does not listen. He pushes the train set away. He runs to his room. He slams the door. He cries. + +Tom is sad. He does not know what to do. He picks up the train set. He puts it back in the box. He sits on the couch. He cries too. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Sara wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it will be fun!" Sara says. + +"I don't know, Sara, it looks too high. What if I fall?" Ben says. + +"You won't fall, I promise. I will go first and show you. Then you can follow me. It will be easy!" Sara says. + +"Okay, Sara, I trust you. But you have to wait for me at the bottom, okay?" Ben says. + +"Okay, Ben, I promise. Let's go!" Sara says. + +Sara runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She sits on the edge and slides down. She laughs and shouts, "Whee! This is great! Come on, Ben, your turn!" + +Ben walks to the slide and looks up. He feels nervous. He climbs up the ladder slowly. He sits on the edge and looks down. He sees Sara waving at him. He tries to smile, but he is afraid. + +"Come on, Ben, you can do it! It's not difficult!" Sara says. + +Ben closes his eyes and pushes himself down. He slides fast and feels the wind in his hair. He opens his eyes and sees the ground coming closer. He screams and tries to stop, but it is too late. He hits the ground hard and feels a lot of pain. He cries and holds his leg. He sees blood on his knee. + +"Sara, Sara, help me! It hurts, it hurts!" Ben says. + +Sara runs to Ben and sees his wound. She feels sorry and scared. She doesn't know what to do. She looks around and sees a man with a dog. She runs to the man and says, "Please, please, help us! My friend is hurt! He needs a doctor!" + +The man looks at Sara and Ben. He sees Ben's blood and pain. He sees Sara's tears and fear. He shakes his head and says, "No, no, I can't help you. I have to go. My dog is sick. He needs a doctor too. Goodbye." + +He walks away with his dog. Sara and Ben are left alone in the park. They feel sad and angry. They feel betrayed and alone. They wish they never went on the slide. They wish they never made a promise. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the forest near their home. The forest has many trees and flowers and animals. It is very colorful and beautiful. + +One day, Anna and Ben decide to gather some leaves and pine cones and berries. They want to make a picture with them. They each take a big basket and walk into the forest. They look for the prettiest things they can find. + +"Look, Ben, I found a red leaf!" Anna says, holding up a shiny leaf. + +"Wow, Anna, that is very pretty!" Ben says. "I found a brown pine cone. It is very prickly!" + +They put their finds in their baskets and keep looking. They see a squirrel, a bird, a butterfly, and a rabbit. They say hello to them and ask them if they can take some of their food. + +"Please, Mr. Squirrel, can we have some of your nuts?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, little girl, you can have some. But not too many, I need them for winter!" Mr. Squirrel says, giving them some nuts. + +"Thank you, Mr. Squirrel, you are very kind!" Ben says. + +They also get some berries from the bird, some seeds from the butterfly, and some grass from the rabbit. They thank them all and go back to their home. + +They spread a big paper on the floor and start to make their picture. They use the leaves, the pine cones, the nuts, the berries, the seeds, and the grass. They make a colorful forest with them. They are very happy and proud of their work. + +They show their picture to their mom and dad. Mom and dad smile and hug them. + +"What a beautiful picture, Anna and Ben!" Mom says. + +"You are very creative and clever, Anna and Ben!" Dad says. + +Anna and Ben smile and hug them back. They love their picture and their forest and their friends. They are very happy. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One evening, they had a big fight over a toy. They both wanted the toy, and they did not want to share. They yelled and pushed and pulled the toy. + +"Give me the toy! It is mine!" Tom said. + +"No, it is mine! You had it before!" Lily said. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom and Lily fighting over the toy. She was not happy. She took the toy away and said, "You two need to stop fighting. Fighting is not nice. You need to learn to share and be kind to each other. Now, say sorry and hug each other." + +Tom and Lily did not want to say sorry or hug. They were still angry and stubborn. They crossed their arms and turned away from each other. They did not look at mom or each other. + +Mom was sad. She wanted Tom and Lily to get along and love each other. She said, "I know you are upset, but fighting is not the answer. You are brother and sister, and you should care for each other. Hugging is a way to show that you care. It can make you feel better and happier. Why don't you try it?" + +Tom and Lily did not answer. They were still silent and sulky. Mom did not give up. She was persistent. She said, "Please, Tom and Lily, give each other a hug. It will make me happy, and it will make you happy too. Just try it. You might like it." + +Mom smiled and waited. Tom and Lily looked at mom. They saw that she was sincere and hopeful. They felt a little sorry for making her sad. They looked at each other. They saw that they were both unhappy and lonely. They felt a little sorry for hurting each other. They thought about the good times they had together, when they played and laughed and hugged. They missed those times. + +Slowly, Tom and Lily moved closer to each other. They reached out their arms and wrapped them around each other. They felt each other's warmth and heartbeat. They felt a surge of love and forgiveness. They said, "I'm sorry. I love you." + +Mom saw Tom and Lily hug. She felt a wave of joy and relief. She joined them and hugged them both. She said, "I'm so proud of you. I love you too." + +They all smiled and hugged. They felt happy and peaceful. They learned that hugging is a powerful and wonderful thing. They learned that sharing and being kind is better than fighting and being stubborn. They learned that mom is always right. +Anna liked to help her mom in the garden. She liked to see the flowers and the bugs and the birds. Sometimes, mom let her use the small scissors to cut the old leaves and stems. Mom said this was called pruning and it helped the plants grow better. + +One day, Anna saw a big rose bush with many red and pink flowers. She wanted to prune it, but it had many sharp thorns. She asked mom if she could try. + +"Be careful, Anna," mom said. "The thorns can hurt you. You need to wear gloves and hold the scissors firmly. Do you think you can manage?" + +Anna nodded. She put on the gloves and took the scissors. She looked for the old and brown parts of the rose bush and cut them off. She was very careful not to touch the thorns. She felt proud of her work. + +"Good job, Anna," mom said. "You pruned the rose bush very well. It looks much nicer now. You are a very polite and helpful girl. Do you want to help me with the other plants?" + +Anna smiled. She liked to help mom in the garden. She liked to prune the plants and make them happy. She said yes and followed mom to the next flower bed. +Tom and Mia liked to play with the machine in the garage. The machine could sort things by color. It had a big mouth and four tubes. You put things in the mouth and they came out of the tubes. Red things came out of the red tube, blue things came out of the blue tube, and so on. + +One day, Tom and Mia decided to sort their toys with the machine. They brought their cars, balls, dolls, and blocks to the garage. They took turns putting them in the machine's mouth. They laughed as they saw their toys come out of the tubes. + +"Look, Mia, my red car came out of the red tube!" Tom said. + +"Look, Tom, my blue doll came out of the blue tube!" Mia said. + +They had fun sorting their toys until they ran out of things to put in the machine. Then they looked around and saw a pile of clothes on the floor. They had an idea. + +"Let's sort the clothes with the machine!" Tom said. + +"OK, let's do it!" Mia said. + +They grabbed the clothes and started to put them in the machine's mouth. They did not know that the clothes belonged to their dad, who was working in the garden. They did not hear him coming back to the garage. + +They put the clothes in the machine and waited for them to come out of the tubes. But something funny happened. The machine made a loud noise and started to shake. Smoke came out of the mouth and the tubes. The clothes did not come out of the tubes. They came out of the mouth, all mixed up and torn. + +"Oh no, what did we do?" Tom said. + +"We broke the machine!" Mia said. + +They heard their dad's voice behind them. + +"What are you doing with my clothes and my machine?" he said. + +He was angry and sad. He had worked hard to make the machine and he liked his clothes. He saw the mess and the smoke and the broken machine. + +Tom and Mia were scared and sorry. They did not mean to break the machine and the clothes. They wanted to have fun and sort things. + +"Dad, we are sorry, we did not know, we wanted to play with the machine, we did not mean to break it and your clothes, please don't be mad, we love you," they said. + +Their dad looked at them and sighed. He was still angry and sad, but he also loved them. He knew they were young and curious and did not understand. He hugged them and said. + +"I love you too, but you have to be careful and ask before you touch things that are not yours. The machine and the clothes are not toys. They are important and expensive. You have to learn to respect them and me. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nodded and said. + +"Yes, dad, we understand, we are sorry, we will not do it again, we will help you fix the machine and the clothes, we will be good." + +Their dad smiled and said. + +"Thank you, I appreciate that. Now let's go inside and have some cookies and milk. And then we can talk about how the machine works and why it can sort things by color. Maybe you will learn something new and have fun too." + +Tom and Mia smiled and said. + +"OK, dad, that sounds good. We love you and we love the machine. It is a very cool and funny machine." + +They followed their dad inside and left the garage. The machine was still smoking and shaking. It had sorted the clothes, but not in the way they expected. It had also sorted something else. It had sorted out who was naughty and who was nice. +Ben was a chubby boy who liked to ride his bicycle. He had a red bicycle with a bell and a basket. He rode his bicycle every day to the park, where he played with his friends. + +One day, Ben saw a big truck on the road. The truck was shiny and loud. It had a sign that said "Send toys to children". Ben thought that the truck was sending toys to children who had no toys. He wanted to help. + +Ben decided to send his bicycle to the children. He put his bicycle in the basket of the truck. He hoped that the children would like his bicycle. He waved goodbye to his bicycle and walked home. + +But Ben did not know that the truck was not sending toys to children. The truck was sending toys to a factory, where they were broken and melted. The truck driver did not see Ben's bicycle in the basket. He drove away to the factory. + +When Ben got home, he felt sad. He missed his bicycle. He wanted to ride it again. He asked his mom where his bicycle was. His mom did not know. She looked for his bicycle, but she could not find it. She asked Ben what he did with his bicycle. Ben told her about the truck and the sign. + +His mom was angry and sad. She told Ben that he did a bad thing. She told him that the truck was not sending toys to children, but to a factory. She told him that his bicycle was gone forever. She told him that he had no bicycle now. + +Ben cried. He was sorry. He wished he had not sent his bicycle. He wished he had kept his bicycle. He wished he had not seen the truck. He wished he had a new bicycle. But he had no bicycle. He had nothing. He was very unhappy. The end. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with cars and dolls and books. One day, Ben had a big idea. He wanted to invite Lily to his house for a tea party. + +He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, can I invite Lily for a tea party? Please, please, please!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, Ben. That sounds like fun. You can call Lily and ask her if she can come." + +Ben was very happy. He picked up the phone and dialed Lily's number. He waited for her to answer. + +"Hello?" Lily said. + +"Hi, Lily. It's Ben. Do you want to come to my house for a tea party? I have cookies and juice and a big teddy bear," Ben said. + +Lily was very excited. She loved tea parties and cookies and teddy bears. She said, "Yes, Ben. I want to come to your house for a tea party. When can I come?" + +Ben said, "You can come now. Mom will pick you up at your door. See you soon, Lily." + +Lily said, "See you soon, Ben. Bye." + +Ben and Lily hung up the phone. They ran to get ready for the tea party. They put on their hats and scarves and gloves. It was a cold day, but they didn't mind. They were going to have a lot of fun. + +Mom drove Ben to Lily's house. She knocked on the door. Lily opened the knob and saw Ben and Mom. She smiled and said, "Hi, Ben. Hi, Mom. I'm ready for the tea party." + +Mom said, "Hi, Lily. You look very nice. Come on, let's go to Ben's house." + +Lily grabbed her coat and bag and followed Mom and Ben to the car. They buckled their seat belts and drove to Ben's house. + +Ben and Lily had a wonderful tea party. They ate cookies and drank juice and played with the teddy bear. They talked and laughed and pretended to be grown-ups. They had so much fun that they didn't notice the time. + +Mom came to the living room and said, "Ben, Lily, it's time to go. Lily's mom is waiting for her." + +Ben and Lily looked at the clock and saw that it was late. They said, "Oh, no. We have to go. But we had so much fun." + +Mom said, "I'm glad you had fun. You can invite Lily again another day. Now, say goodbye and thank you." + +Ben and Lily hugged and said, "Goodbye, Lily. Thank you for coming to my tea party. You are my best friend." + +Lily said, "Goodbye, Ben. Thank you for inviting me to your tea party. You are my best friend, too." + +Mom took Lily to the car and drove her back to her house. Ben waved from the window and said, "Bye, Lily. See you tomorrow." + +Lily waved from the car and said, "Bye, Ben. See you tomorrow." + +Ben and Lily were very happy. They had an ordinary day, but they made it special with their friendship. They couldn't wait to play together again. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. Lily wants to touch the tree. She runs to the tree and puts her hand on the bark. She feels something weird. It is rough and hard. She says, "Ouch!" + +Ben follows Lily and touches the tree too. He does not say ouch. He likes the weird feeling. He rubs his hand on the bark. He says, "Cool!" He rubs faster and faster. He makes a sound. He says, "Vroom!" + +Lily and Ben laugh. They pretend they are cars. They rub the tree and make sounds. They have fun. They do not see the squirrel on the branch. The squirrel watches them. It thinks they are weird. It shakes its head and eats a nut. +Lily and Max were bored. They wanted to play, but Mom was busy. She was making soup on the stove. She told them to stay away from the stove. It was hot and dangerous. + +But Lily and Max were curious. They wanted to see the soup. They wanted to smell it and taste it. They tiptoed to the kitchen. They saw the stove. It had a big pot on it. Steam came out of the pot. It smelled good. + +"I dare you to touch the pot," Lily whispered to Max. She was older and braver than Max. She liked to dare him to do things. + +Max was scared. He did not want to touch the pot. He knew it was hot and dangerous. He knew Mom would be angry. But he did not want to look silly in front of Lily. He wanted to show her he was brave too. + +He reached out his hand. He touched the pot. It was very hot. He screamed. He pulled back his hand. It hurt. He cried. + +Mom heard the scream. She ran to the kitchen. She saw Max crying. She saw Lily looking guilty. She saw the pot on the stove. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. She was grumpy. She was worried. She was angry. + +"Lily dared me to touch the pot," Max sobbed. He showed Mom his hand. It was red and sore. + +Mom hugged Max. She took him to the sink. She ran cold water over his hand. She said sorry. She said it would be okay. + +She looked at Lily. She was grumpy. She was worried. She was angry. + +"Lily, how could you dare Max to touch the pot?" Mom asked. She was not happy. She was not proud. + +Lily hung her head. She felt bad. She felt sorry. She felt ashamed. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Max. I was bored. I wanted to play. I was silly. I was mean," Lily said. She wanted to hug Max. She wanted to hug Mom. She wanted to say sorry. + +Mom sighed. She was grumpy. She was worried. She was angry. But she was also kind. She was also loving. She was also forgiving. + +She hugged Lily. She hugged Max. She said sorry. She said it would be okay. + +She said they should never dare each other to do dangerous things. She said they should always listen to her. She said they should always be careful. + +She said they could help her make the soup. She said they could have some soup when it was ready. She said they could play after that. + +Lily and Max nodded. They said sorry. They said okay. They said they loved Mom. + +They helped Mom make the soup. They had some soup when it was ready. They played after that. + +They were not bored. They were not curious. They were not silly. They were not mean. + +They were happy. They were safe. They were good. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a well in the park. The well has a bucket and a rope. Anna and Ben want to see what is in the well. + +Anna says, "Let me pull the bucket up. I want to look first." Ben says, "No, let me pull the bucket up. I want to look first." They both pull the rope hard. The rope breaks. The bucket falls into the well. Anna and Ben are sad. + +They hear a splash. They look into the well. They see a frog. The frog is green and wet. The frog says, "Hello, I am Fred. I live in the well. Thank you for the bucket. It is my new home." + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They say, "Hello, Fred. We are sorry for the bucket. We wanted to see what is in the well." Fred says, "That is okay. You can come and visit me anytime. I will show you what is in the well. There are many things in the well. There are fish and stones and shells and coins." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you, Fred. You are very nice. We want to be your friends." Fred says, "You are very nice too. I want to be your friends. You are successful. You found me in the well." They all laugh and talk. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to play something fun. They asked their mom if they could go to the attic. Mom said yes, but be careful. + +Lily and Tom climbed the stairs to the attic. They saw many old things. They saw boxes, books, toys, clothes, and a huge teddy bear. Lily liked the teddy bear. She hugged it and said, "He is so soft and big. Can I keep him?" + +Tom said, "No, he is mine. I saw him first. He is my friend." He pulled the teddy bear from Lily. Lily was sad. She cried and said, "That is not fair. You have many toys. I have none. Share with me." + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He said, "Okay, okay. Don't cry. We can share the teddy bear. He can be our friend. We can play with him together." He gave the teddy bear back to Lily. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother." + +They decided to make a fort with the boxes and the clothes. They put the teddy bear inside the fort. They said, "This is our castle. We are the king and the queen. The teddy bear is our guard. He will protect us from the monsters." They had fun playing in the attic. They forgot they were bored. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big stick on the ground. Lila thinks the stick is ugly. She does not want to play with it. + +"Let's sell the stick," she says to Ben. "Maybe someone will give us money for it." + +Ben likes the stick. He thinks it is fun. He can use it as a sword or a wand. He does not want to sell it. + +"No, I want to keep the stick," he says to Lila. "It is not ugly. It is cool." + +Lila and Ben start to argue. They pull the stick from each other. They are not happy. + +A man walks by. He sees Lila and Ben fighting over the stick. He smiles. He likes to make art from things he finds. He thinks the stick is beautiful. + +"Hello, kids," he says to Lila and Ben. "What are you doing with that stick?" + +Lila and Ben stop fighting. They look at the man. + +"We are selling the stick," Lila says. + +"We are not selling the stick," Ben says. + +The man laughs. He takes out his wallet. He gives Lila and Ben some money. + +"Here, I will buy the stick from you," he says. "I think it is a wonderful stick. I will make something nice from it." + +Lila and Ben are surprised. They take the money. They give the stick to the man. + +"Thank you, mister," they say. + +The man thanks them too. He walks away with the stick. + +Lila and Ben look at each other. They smile. They are friends again. + +They go to the store. They buy some candy with the money. They share the candy. They are happy. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with their wagons in the park. They had red wagons that could carry many things. They also liked to race with their wagons down the hill. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a big blue wagon that looked very powerful. It had big wheels and a shiny horn. The new boy said his name was Max and he wanted to race with Tim and Sam. + +"OK, let's race," said Tim. "But we have to start from the top of the hill. That's the rule." + +Max agreed. He pushed his wagon to the top of the hill. Tim and Sam followed him. They lined up their wagons and got ready to race. + +"Ready, set, go!" shouted Max. He pressed his horn and his wagon zoomed down the hill. Tim and Sam tried to catch up, but Max was too fast. He was ahead of them by a lot. + +But then, something bad happened. Max's wagon hit a big rock on the path. His wagon flipped over and he fell out. He scraped his knee and started to cry. + +Tim and Sam stopped their wagons and ran to help him. They helped him get up and gave him a band-aid. They also helped him fix his wagon. + +"I'm sorry, Max," said Tim. "Are you OK?" + +"I'm OK, thanks," said Max. "You are very nice. Can we be friends?" + +"Sure, we can be friends," said Sam. "But next time, be careful. The hill is very steep and the path is very bumpy. Your wagon is powerful, but it is not safe." + +Max nodded. He learned his lesson. He decided to play with Tim and Sam and their wagons. They had fun together and shared their things. They also raced again, but this time, they raced slowly and safely. They all had a good time. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big truck with a picture of a cone and a scoop of cream on it. The truck makes a loud sound: ding-ding-ding! + +"Look, mom, look, dad, cream truck!" Tom and Lily shout. + +"Do you want some cream, kids?" mom asks. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tom and Lily say. + +Mom and dad take them to the truck and buy them each a cone with a scoop of cream. Tom chooses chocolate cream and Lily chooses strawberry cream. + +"Thank you, mom, thank you, dad!" Tom and Lily say. + +They lick their cream and smile. It is cold and sweet and yummy. + +"Be careful, don't drop your cream," dad says. + +Tom and Lily nod. They hold their cones with both hands. They want to eat their cream slowly and enjoy it. + +But then, a big dog comes running to the park. It barks and jumps and chases a ball. It runs past Tom and Lily and bumps into them. Tom and Lily fall down and drop their cones. Their cream splats on the ground. + +"Oh no, oh no, oh no!" Tom and Lily cry. + +They are sad and angry. They want their cream back. They look at the dog. The dog looks at them. It licks its lips and sniffs their cream. + +"Bad dog, bad dog, go away!" Tom and Lily yell. + +They wave their arms and try to scare the dog. But the dog is not scared. It is hungry. It tries to eat their cream. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Tom and Lily say. + +They try to grab their cones and save their cream. But the dog is faster. It eats their cream and wags its tail. It thinks their cream is a treat. + +"Hey, that's not fair, that's our cream!" Tom and Lily say. + +They are very upset. They start to cry. They want their mom and dad to help them. + +Mom and dad hear their cries and come to them. They see what happened. They hug them and comfort them. + +"I'm sorry, kids, I'm sorry," mom says. + +"That was a naughty dog, kids, a naughty dog," dad says. + +They wipe their tears and their faces. They look at the truck. The truck still has some cream left. + +"Would you like another cone, kids?" mom asks. + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They are still sad, but they are also brave. They want to try again. + +"Yes, please, mom, yes, please," Tom and Lily say. + +Mom and dad buy them another cone with another scoop of cream. Tom chooses vanilla cream and Lily chooses banana cream. + +"Thank you, mom, thank you, dad!" Tom and Lily say. + +They lick their cream and smile. It is cold and sweet and yummy. + +They hold their cones with both hands. They look around. They don't see the dog. They see other kids playing in the park. They see the sun shining in the sky. They feel happy. + +They eat their cream slowly and enjoy it. They don't drop their cones. They don't cry. They are proud of themselves. + +They finish their cream and show their mom and dad their empty cones. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, we did it!" Tom and Lily say. + +Mom and dad clap their hands and cheer. + +"Good job, kids, good job!" mom says. + +"You are very brave, kids, very brave!" dad says. + +They hug them and kiss them. They are proud of them. + +They go back to the park and play with their mom and dad. They have fun. They forget about the dog. They remember their cream. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to help Mom in the kitchen. Today, Mom is making soup. She gives Tom and Mia a big onion to cut. + +Tom and Mia take a knife and a board. They start to cut the onion. But soon, they feel something in their eyes. It hurts and makes them cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom complains. "This onion is bad! It makes my eyes wet!" + +"Me too!" Mia complains. "It makes my nose run! I don't like this onion!" + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She smiles and hugs them. + +"I'm sorry, my loves," she says. "The onion is not bad. It is just strong. It makes a good flavor for the soup. But it also makes some gas that makes your eyes and nose feel funny. Here, let me help you finish cutting it. Then we can wash our hands and faces and have some soup." + +Tom and Mia nod. They let Mom help them with the onion. They are still crying, but not so loud. They hope the soup will be yummy. They love Mom and they love to help. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train set. They could make the train go around the tracks, make noises, and pretend they were going to different places. + +One day, they decided to play with the train set in the living room, where there was a fireplace with a chimney. They put the tracks on the floor and set up the train. They had fun making the train go faster and slower, and stopping at different stations. + +"Let's pretend the chimney is a tunnel," Mia suggested. "We can make the train go through it and come out the other side." + +"Okay," Leo agreed. "That sounds fun." + +They moved the tracks closer to the fireplace and made a gap for the chimney. They carefully lifted the train and put it inside the chimney. They waited for it to come out the other side, but it didn't. + +"Where is the train?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know," Leo said. "Maybe it got stuck." + +They looked inside the chimney, but it was too dark to see anything. They tried to reach for the train, but it was too far. They started to feel worried and sad. + +"What are we going to do?" Mia asked. + +"I have an idea," Leo said. "We can ask Mom for help. She is very smart and independent. She can do anything." + +"Okay," Mia agreed. "Let's go find Mom." + +They ran to the kitchen, where Mom was making cookies. They told her what happened and asked her for help. + +"Don't worry, kids," Mom said. "We can get the train out of the chimney. We just need a flashlight and a long stick. Come on, let's go." + +Mom followed them to the living room, with a flashlight and a long stick. She shone the flashlight inside the chimney and saw the train. She used the stick to gently push the train out of the chimney. Mia and Leo cheered and hugged Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom," they said. "You are the best." + +"You're welcome, kids," Mom said. "But next time, please don't put anything in the chimney. It is not safe. The chimney is for smoke, not for trains." + +"Okay, Mom," they said. "We understand. We're sorry." + +They gave Mom a kiss and took the train back to the tracks. They played with the train set for a while, then helped Mom with the cookies. They learned their lesson and never put anything in the chimney again. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. They give him a name. They call him Bob. + +One day, a dog comes to the snowman. The dog is hungry. He sees the carrot nose. He thinks it is food. He runs to the snowman and bites the nose. He takes it away. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They see the dog with the nose. They shout at the dog. They say, "No, bad dog! Give back the nose!" But the dog does not understand. He has a different language. He barks and runs away. + +Tom and Lily are cold. They feel the icy wind. They decide to go home. They say goodbye to Bob. They hope he will not miss his nose too much. They think they will make him a new one tomorrow. They walk to their houses. They are still friends. +Lily liked to play with her doll, Anna. She liked to dress her up, comb her hair, and pretend they were going on adventures. One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring Anna, but mom said no. + +"Anna will be safe here, honey. We'll be back soon. You can play with her when we come home," mom said. + +Lily was not happy. She loved Anna and did not want to leave her alone. She gave Anna a big hug and a kiss and put her on the bed. She hoped Anna would not be lonely or scared. + +At the store, Lily saw many things. She saw fruits, toys, books, and clothes. She saw other kids with their moms and dads. She saw a big red balloon that made her smile. But she still missed Anna. She wondered what Anna was doing. She hoped Anna was not sad. + +While Lily and mom were at the store, a big wind came. It blew the curtains, the papers, and the pillows. It blew Anna off the bed and out the window. Anna flew in the air, higher and higher. She did not know where she was going. She was very afraid. + +Lily and mom came back from the store. Lily ran to her room to see Anna. But Anna was not there. Lily looked everywhere. She looked under the bed, in the closet, in the drawers. She could not find Anna. She started to cry. + +"Mom, mom, where is Anna? I can't find her. She's gone, she's gone!" Lily sobbed. + +Mom came to Lily's room. She saw the open window and the messy bed. She understood what happened. She hugged Lily and tried to calm her down. + +"I'm sorry, honey. I think the wind took Anna away. It sent her flying somewhere. I know you're very sad and worried. I'm sad and worried too. But maybe someone will find Anna and bring her back to you. Maybe Anna will have a new friend. Maybe Anna will be okay," mom said. + +Lily did not feel better. She wanted Anna back. She did not want a new friend. She wanted her old friend. She wished the wind had not sent Anna away. She wished she had brought Anna to the store. She wished she could see Anna again. + +The next day, Lily and mom went to the park. Lily did not want to play. She just sat on a bench and looked at the sky. She wondered where Anna was. She hoped Anna was not hurt or lost. + +Then, she heard a voice. A familiar voice. A voice she loved. + +"Lily, Lily, is that you?" + +Lily turned around. She could not believe her eyes. It was Anna. Anna was on the ground, next to a boy. The boy was holding a string. The string was attached to a big red balloon. The balloon had a hole in it. The balloon had brought Anna back. + +Lily ran to Anna. She picked her up and hugged her tight. She was so happy. She was so glad. + +"Anna, Anna, you're here! You're back! I missed you so much! I was so worried about you! Are you okay?" Lily said. + +Anna smiled. She was happy too. She was glad too. + +"I'm okay, Lily. I missed you too. I was so scared when the wind sent me away. But then, I saw this balloon. It caught me and carried me. It was like a magic balloon. It flew me around and showed me many things. It was fun, but I wanted to see you. And then, it brought me here. It knew where you were. It was like a friend balloon. It gave me back to you," Anna said. + +Lily looked at the boy. He was smiling too. He had seen Lily and Anna talking. He had heard their story. He was amazed. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. This is my balloon. I got it at the store yesterday. But today, it got a hole and started to lose air. I was sad. I thought I would lose my balloon. But then, I saw something on it. It was your doll. She was hanging on the string. I don't know how she got there. But I'm glad she did. She made my balloon happy. She made me happy. And she made you happy. She's a special doll. You're lucky to have her," Ben said. + +Lily thanked Ben. She thanked the balloon. She thanked the wind. She thanked Anna. She was grateful for everything. She was grateful for everyone. + +She asked Ben if he wanted to play with her and Anna. Ben said yes. They became friends. They played with the doll and the balloon. They had fun. They laughed. They were happy +Lila was a very organized girl. She liked to keep her toys, books and clothes in the right places. She had a big box for her dolls, a shelf for her books and a drawer for her clothes. She always put them back after playing or reading or dressing. + +One night, Lila had a dream. She dreamed that she was in a big forest with many trees and animals. She saw a monkey swinging from a vine, a bird singing on a branch and a snake slithering on the ground. She wanted to play with them, but they were too far away. She looked for a way to get closer, but she could not find one. She felt sad and lonely. + +Then she heard a voice. It was a friendly voice, coming from a big green leaf. She looked up and saw a tiny fairy sitting on the leaf. The fairy smiled and said, "Hello, Lila. I am Faye, the forest fairy. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, please. But how can I get to you?" + +Faye said, "You can use this palm. It is a magic palm. It can help you fly to any place you want. Just hold it in your hand and say where you want to go." + +Lila was amazed and curious. She reached for the palm, but it was too high. She jumped and stretched, but she could not touch it. She felt frustrated and angry. + +Faye said, "Don't worry, Lila. There is another way to get the palm. You have to use your words. You have to say please and thank you. You have to be polite and kind. Then the palm will come to you." + +Lila thought about what Faye said. She remembered that her mom and dad always taught her to be polite and kind. She realized that she had been rude and impatient. She felt sorry and ashamed. + +She said, "I'm sorry, Faye. I was not polite and kind. Please, can I have the palm? Thank you for being my friend." + +Faye smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lila. You are a good girl. Here, take the palm. Now you can fly and play with me and the animals." + +Lila took the palm and held it in her hand. She felt a warm and happy feeling. She said, "I want to go to the monkey." The palm lifted her up and flew her to the monkey. She laughed and played with the monkey. Then she said, "I want to go to the bird." The palm flew her to the bird. She sang and danced with the bird. Then she said, "I want to go to the snake." The palm flew her to the snake. She talked and learned with the snake. + +Lila had a lot of fun in the forest. She made many friends and saw many things. She was glad that she had the palm and Faye. She was also glad that she had learned to be polite and kind. She knew that it was important to use her words and manners. She knew that it made her and others happy. + +She woke up from her dream. She smiled and hugged her pillow. She said, "Thank you, Faye. Thank you, palm. Thank you, forest. Thank you, dream. You taught me a good lesson. I will always be polite and kind." + +The end. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Tom goes first and slides down fast. He laughs and says, "That was fun!" + +Lily wants to try too, but she is scared. The slide is very high and steep. She climbs up slowly and holds on tight. She looks down and feels dizzy. + +"Come on, Lily, slide down!" Tom calls from the bottom. "It's easy and fun!" + +Lily shakes her head. She does not want to slide down. She wants to stop and go back. She says, "No, Tom, I can't. It's too scary. I want to go down the steps." + +Tom frowns. He thinks Lily is silly and boring. He says, "Don't be a baby, Lily. You can do it. Just let go and slide. It's not scary, it's wild!" + +Lily does not like Tom's words. She feels sad and angry. She says, "I'm not a baby, Tom. I'm just careful. You are not nice, Tom. You are mean and rude." + +Tom and Lily start to argue. They yell and cry. They do not hear the noise behind them. A big dog comes running to the slide. It is friendly and playful. It likes to slide too. It jumps on the slide and slides down fast. It barks and wags its tail. + +Tom and Lily are surprised and scared. They see the big dog sliding down. They scream and run away. They forget their argument. They hug each other and say, "Help! Help! A wild dog!" + +The dog does not understand. It thinks Tom and Lily are playing with it. It follows them and tries to lick them. It is flexible and fast. It can jump and run and slide. + +Tom and Lily run to their mom. They tell her about the big dog. Their mom laughs and says, "Don't worry, kids. That's not a wild dog. That's Fido, the park keeper's dog. He is very friendly and loves to slide. He just wants to play with you." + +Tom and Lily look at Fido. He looks happy and cute. He wags his tail and barks. Tom and Lily feel silly and sorry. They say, "Sorry, Fido. We didn't know you were friendly. Do you want to play with us?" + +Fido nods and licks them. He is happy to have new friends. Tom and Lily smile and pet him. They say, "OK, Fido. Let's play. But first, can you teach us how to slide like you?" +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big tree with many flowers. They want to smell the flowers, but they are too high. + +"I have an idea," says Ben. "We can use this stick to balance on the tree. Then we can reach the flowers." + +He picks up a long stick and puts it on a branch. He climbs on the stick and moves slowly to the flowers. + +"Be careful, Ben," says Anna. "The stick can break or fall." + +Ben does not listen. He wants to smell the flowers. He reaches out his hand and touches a yellow flower. + +But the flower has a bee on it. The bee is angry. It buzzes and stings Ben's hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cries. He lets go of the stick and falls to the ground. + +Anna runs to him. She is alert. She sees the bee flying away. She sees Ben's hand is red and swollen. + +"Ben, are you okay?" she asks. She hugs him and tries to make him feel better. + +Ben is not okay. He is hurt and scared. He wishes he had listened to Anna. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," he says. "You were right. The stick was not a good idea. The bee was not a good friend." + +Anna nods. She says, "It's okay, Ben. We all make mistakes. But we can learn from them. Next time, we can find another way to smell the flowers. Or we can play with something else." + +Ben smiles. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. And a good sister." + +They hold hands and walk back to the house. They tell their mom what happened. She gives Ben some ice and a band-aid. She gives Anna and Ben some juice and cookies. She tells them she loves them. + +They love her too. They are happy. They are still friends. And they are still siblings. +One day, Tom and Jen went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tree with red and yellow leaves. Mom said, "This is a rare tree. It is very old and beautiful. Do you want to see its fruits?" + +Tom and Jen nodded and followed mom to the other side of the tree. There, they saw some brown and wrinkled fruits on the ground. They looked like balls, but they smelled bad. Mom said, "These are the fruits of the rare tree. They are called nuts. But they are not good to eat. They are rotten. Do you know what rotten means?" + +Tom and Jen shook their heads. Mom said, "Rotten means that something is old and bad. It has bugs and germs in it. It can make you sick if you eat it or touch it. So we have to be careful and not touch the rotten nuts. OK?" + +Tom and Jen said, "OK, mom. We will not touch the rotten nuts." They looked at the nuts and made faces. They did not like the rotten nuts. They liked the fresh and sweet fruits that mom gave them for snack. + +Then, they heard a voice from the tree. It said, "Hello, hello. Who are you?" Tom and Jen looked up and saw a bird on a branch. It had green and blue feathers and a yellow beak. It was very pretty. Mom said, "This is a parrot. It is a rare bird. It can talk like us. Do you want to say hello to the parrot?" + +Tom and Jen said, "Yes, mom. We want to say hello to the parrot." They waved their hands and said, "Hello, parrot. We are Tom and Jen. What is your name?" + +The parrot said, "Hello, Tom and Jen. My name is True. I live in this rare tree. I like the nuts, but not the rotten ones. They are yucky. Do you like the nuts?" + +Tom and Jen said, "No, True. We do not like the nuts. We like the fruits. They are yummy. Do you like the fruits?" + +True said, "Yes, I like the fruits. They are yummy, too. Do you want to share some fruits with me?" + +Tom and Jen said, "Yes, True. We want to share some fruits with you. We have apples and bananas. Which one do you want?" + +True said, "I want a banana. Thank you, Tom and Jen. You are very nice. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Tom and Jen said, "Yes, True. We want to be your friends. You are very nice, too. And very smart. You can talk like us." + +True said, "Thank you, Tom and Jen. You are very smart, too. And very kind. You share your fruits with me." + +They smiled and laughed and ate their fruits together. They became good friends. They liked the rare tree and the rare bird. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the yard. Lily had a doll and Ben had a truck. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Ben asked. + +"No, it's mine. You have your truck," Lily said. + +"But I want to play with your doll. It has a pretty dress and hair," Ben said. + +He tried to grab the doll from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"Let go of my doll! You are mean!" Lily shouted. + +They pulled and tugged until the doll's dress ripped and its horn fell off. The horn was a special part of the doll. It made a sound when you pressed it. + +Lily and Ben stopped and looked at the broken doll. They both felt sad and sorry. + +They heard their mom coming out of the house. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +She saw the doll and the horn on the ground. + +"Lily and Ben, did you break the doll?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were afraid of getting in trouble. + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was fair. + +"I know you both wanted to play with the doll, but you should have asked nicely and shared. Now the doll is ruined and you have no toy to play with. How do you feel?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt bad for fighting and hurting the doll. + +"We feel sorry, Mom. We are sorry for breaking the doll. We are sorry for not sharing. We are sorry for making you sigh," Lily and Ben said. + +Mom smiled. She was glad they learned their lesson. + +"It's okay, my loves. I forgive you. But you have to fix the doll and say sorry to each other. Then you can play together again. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They hugged each other and said sorry. Then they picked up the doll and the horn and went inside to fix them. They decided to take turns playing with the doll and the truck. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to be happy and make Mom happy too. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make buildings with blocks. They have many blocks in different colors. + +One day, they find a new box of blocks. The box is big and shiny. It has a picture of a big building on it. Lila and Ben are happy. They want to make the big building with the new blocks. + +They open the box and spread the blocks on the floor. They look at the picture and try to copy it. They stack the blocks and make walls and windows and doors. They work hard and have fun. + +"Look, Lila, we made the big building!" Ben says. He is proud of their work. + +"It is very nice, Ben. But it is not finished. We need a roof," Lila says. She points to the picture. The big building has a roof with a flag on it. + +"OK, let's make a roof. How do we do that?" Ben asks. + +Lila thinks for a moment. She sees a big book on the shelf. She has an idea. She gets the book and puts it on top of the building. She finds a pencil and a paper. She draws a flag and cuts it out. She tapes it to the pencil and sticks it on the book. + +"Look, Ben, we made a roof and a flag!" Lila says. She is happy with their work. + +"Wow, Lila, you are very smart. Our building is the best!" Ben says. He hugs Lila. + +They smile and admire their building. They are very good friends. They love to play with blocks. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But Lily and Ben liked the seals the best. The seals were big and gray, and they had funny noses and whiskers. They could swim fast and jump high in the water. + +"Look, Mom, look, Dad, the seals are playing!" Lily said, pointing at the pool. + +"Yes, they are, honey. They are very smart and friendly," Mom said. + +"Can I play with them, too?" Ben asked. + +"No, sweetie, you can't. The seals live in the water, and you live on the land. They have special skin and fur to keep them warm and dry, but you don't. You would get cold and wet if you went in the water with them," Dad explained. + +"But I want to play with them. They look so fun," Ben said, pouting. + +"Maybe you can try something else, Ben. Look, there is a seal show starting soon. Maybe you can watch the seals do tricks and clap for them," Mom suggested. + +"OK, I will try that," Ben agreed. + +They went to the seal show and found a seat. The seals were very noisy. They made loud barks and squeaks and splashes. They also did amazing tricks. They balanced balls on their noses, spun hoops on their flippers, and jumped through rings. Lily and Ben clapped and cheered for the seals. They were very happy. + +"Wow, the seals are so cool. They can do so many things," Lily said. + +"Yes, they are. They are very clever and talented," Ben said. + +"Did you like the seal show, Ben?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, I did, Mom. I liked it a lot. I'm glad I tried it," Ben said. + +"Me too, Ben. Me too," Mom said, smiling. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at school. One day, they have a new teacher. Her name is Miss Lee. She is nice and has a big desk. + +Miss Lee tells the class to sit down and listen. She has a surprise for them. She opens a big box on her desk. Inside the box, there are many cupcakes. They are different colors and have sprinkles on top. They look delicious. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They love cupcakes. They raise their hands and ask Miss Lee if they can have one. Miss Lee smiles and says yes. She gives each child a cupcake and a napkin. She tells them to enjoy their treat. + +Lily and Ben sit next to each other. They look at their cupcakes. Lily has a pink one and Ben has a blue one. They think they are very pretty. + +"Can I try your cupcake?" Lily asks Ben. + +"Sure, if I can try yours," Ben says. + +They swap their cupcakes and take a bite. They make a yummy sound. They like the taste of each other's cupcakes. + +"These cupcakes are delicious," Lily says. + +"Yes, they are," Ben agrees. + +They discuss which color they like best and which sprinkles they want more of. They thank Miss Lee for the surprise. They finish their cupcakes and wipe their mouths. They are happy and full. They give each other a hug and go back to play. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play games. Sometimes they play nice, sometimes they play mean. They are competitive. They want to win. + +One day, they play with blocks. They make towers and bridges. They see who can make the biggest and best. Tom has more blocks than Sam. Sam is not happy. He wants more blocks too. + +Sam tries to take some blocks from Tom. Tom says no. He orders Sam to stop. Sam does not listen. He pulls hard. Tom pulls harder. The blocks fall down. They make a loud noise. They hit Tom and Sam. Tom and Sam feel pain. They cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the blocks and the tears. She is not happy. She scolds Tom and Sam. She orders them to share and be nice. She gives them a hug. She helps them clean up. She tells them to play something else. + +Tom and Sam say sorry to each other. They do not want to fight. They want to have fun. They decide to play with cars. They race and crash. They laugh and cheer. They are competitive, but they are also friends. +Ben and Mia are playing with their blocks. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Mia, I made a big tower!" Ben says, showing his blocks. "It is very tall and strong." + +"That is nice, Ben, but I made a bridge!" Mia says, pointing to her blocks. "It is very long and smooth." + +They both admire their blocks. Then they see a new box of blocks on the shelf. It has a picture of a train on it. + +"Wow, a train!" Ben says, excited. "Can we play with it, please?" + +"Okay, let's see what is inside," Mia says, curious. They open the box and find many pieces of wood and metal. They also find a booklet with instructions. + +"How do we make the train?" Ben asks, looking at the booklet. + +"We have to attach the pieces together," Mia says, reading the booklet. "See, this piece goes here, and this piece goes there." + +They start to attach the pieces. Some pieces are easy to attach, like the wheels and the windows. Some pieces are hard to attach, like the smokestack and the whistle. + +"Ouch, this piece is rough!" Ben says, feeling a metal strip. "It hurts my fingers." + +"Be careful, Ben, don't cut yourself," Mia says, taking the strip. "Let me help you. We have to bend the strip and attach it to the top of the train." + +They work together and bend the strip. They attach it to the top of the train. It looks like a shiny roof. + +"Wow, we did it!" Ben says, happy. "We made a train!" + +"It looks great!" Mia says, proud. "Let's play with it!" + +They put the train on the floor and push it around. They make train noises and pretend to go to different places. They have a lot of fun with their new blocks. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the park. They have a big ball, a red bike and a yellow kite. They have fun with their toys and their friends. + +But today, their mom says they have to go home early. She says there is a big storm coming and they have to be safe. Anna and Ben are sad. They want to stay and watch the sunset. The sunset is when the sky is bright and pretty with many colors. + +"Please, mom, can we stay a little longer?" Anna asks. "We want to see the sunset. It is our favorite thing." + +"I'm sorry, sweeties, but we have to go now. The storm will delay the sunset. It will be dark and cloudy. We can see the sunset another day, when the weather is nice." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are not happy, but they listen to their mom. They pack their toys and get on their bike. Mom holds their kite. They say goodbye to their friends and start to go home. + +But as they ride, they see something in the sky. A small gap in the clouds. And through the gap, they see a bright light. It is the sun. It is shining for a moment, before it goes down. It makes the sky bright and pretty with many colors. + +"Look, mom, look!" Ben shouts. "It's the sunset! It's not delayed! It's here!" + +Anna and Ben stop their bike and look at the sky. They smile and clap their hands. They are happy. They see the sunset. It is their favorite thing. + +Mom smiles too. She hugs them and says, "You're right, it's the sunset. It's beautiful. I'm glad we got to see it. Sometimes, nature surprises us with a gift." + +They watch the sunset for a while, until it is gone. Then they continue to go home. They are not sad anymore. They are thankful. They have seen the sunset. It is their favorite thing. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a big tank that can shoot balls. Lily has a soft bear that can make noises. Tom likes to pretend that he is a soldier and his tank is fighting enemies. Lily likes to pretend that she is a doctor and her bear is her patient. + +"Bang! Bang! Bang!" Tom says, as he shoots balls at Lily's bear. "I got you, bear! You are not strong enough to stop my tank!" + +"Stop it, Tom!" Lily says, as she hugs her bear. "You are hurting my bear! He is sick and needs help!" + +Lily squeezes her bear's paw and the bear makes a squeak. "See? He is saying ouch! You are not nice, Tom!" + +Tom laughs and shoots another ball. "He is not saying ouch, he is saying hi! He likes my tank! He wants to play with me!" + +Lily gets angry and throws her bear at Tom. The bear hits Tom's tank and makes it fall over. Tom's tank stops shooting balls and makes a beep. + +"Hey!" Tom says, as he picks up his tank. "You broke my tank! You are not nice, Lily!" + +Lily runs to her bear and picks it up. She squeezes it again and it makes another squeak. "I'm sorry, bear. I love you. You are strong and brave." + +Tom looks at his tank and tries to make it work. He squeezes the button and the tank makes a click. "I'm sorry, tank. I love you. You are strong and cool." + +Tom and Lily look at each other and feel sad. They don't want to fight anymore. They want to play together. + +"Can we be friends?" Tom asks, as he holds his tank. + +"Can we be friends?" Lily asks, as she holds her bear. + +They nod and smile. They hug their toys and then hug each other. They are friends again. They are happy. +Lila liked to play with her toy kitchen. She had pots and pans and spoons and cups. She liked to pretend she was making food for her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she found a carton of cream in the fridge. She wanted to make something yummy with it. + +She poured some cream into a pot and put it on the stove. She turned the knob to make it hot. She stirred the cream with a spoon. She thought it would turn into something else, like cheese or butter. But it did not. It just got hot and bubbly. + +She smelled the cream. It did not smell good. It smelled dull and sour. She tasted the cream. It did not taste good. It tasted dull and sour. She made a face and spat it out. She did not like the cream. She threw it away. + +She was sad and angry. She wanted to make something yummy, but she made something yucky. She cried and hugged her teddy bear. Her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess in the kitchen and the carton of cream. + +She hugged Lila and said, "It's okay, sweetie. You tried to make something new, but it did not work. That's how we learn. Sometimes we make mistakes, but we can try again. Cream is not good for cooking. It is good for putting on cake or fruit. Do you want some cake and fruit with cream?" + +Lila nodded and smiled. She liked cake and fruit and cream. She said sorry for the mess and helped her mom clean it up. Then they had some cake and fruit with cream. It was yummy. Lila was happy. She learned something new. She did not want to cook with cream anymore. She wanted to eat it. +Lily liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and bracelets. She liked to pretend she was a princess or a fairy or a star. She would put on the jewelry and look at herself in the mirror and smile. + +One day, Lily was playing with the jewelry in her mom's bedroom. She saw a pretty bottle on the dresser. It was blue and had a silver cap. It looked like a magic potion. Lily was curious. She opened the bottle and smelled it. It smelled sweet and flowery. She wondered what it tasted like. She decided to drink some. + +She took a sip and made a face. It was not sweet at all. It was bitter and strong and burned her mouth. She coughed and spit it out. She felt sick and dizzy. She dropped the bottle and it broke on the floor. The liquid spilled everywhere and stained the carpet. + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw Lily and the broken bottle and the mess. She was very angry and scared. She picked up Lily and checked her. She saw that Lily had drunk some of her perfume. She was worried that Lily might be hurt. + +She said to Lily in a serious voice, "Lily, what did you do? You drank my perfume? That is very bad. Perfume is not for drinking. It is for smelling. It can make you sick. You could have been very hurt. You are in big trouble, young lady. You need to say sorry and never do that again." + +Lily felt bad. She knew she had done something wrong. She was sorry and scared. She said to Mom in a small voice, "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't know. I thought it was a magic potion. I wanted to try it. I won't do it again. Please don't be mad at me. I love you, Mom." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. I'm glad you are okay. But you need to be more careful and listen to me. You can't drink anything that is not for drinking. And you can't play with my jewelry without asking me. It is not a toy. It is special and expensive. You could have lost it or broken it. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, Mom. I'm sorry. Can I still play with your jewelry sometimes?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only with my permission and supervision. And only when you are not drinking perfume." +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were kings and queens. Lily wore a crown of flowers and Tom had a stick for a sword. + +"Look, Tom, I have a bow and arrow!" Lily said, showing him a toy bow she found. "I can shoot at the birds and the trees." + +"Wow, that's cool, Lily. Can I try?" Tom asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't shoot at the house or the cat," Lily said, handing him the bow and arrow. + +Tom took the bow and arrow and aimed at a big tree. He pulled the string and let go. The arrow flew in the air and hit the tree. But it also hit something else. A jar of jam that was on a branch. + +The jar of jam broke and spilled all over the tree and the ground. The jam was sticky and sweet. It smelled like strawberries. + +"Oh no, Tom, you broke the jam!" Lily cried. "That was Mom's jam. She made it from the berries we picked. She will be very angry." + +Tom felt bad. He did not mean to break the jam. He wanted to say sorry, but he was afraid. He saw Mom coming out of the house. She looked at the mess and frowned. + +"Who did this?" Mom asked. "Who broke my jam?" + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not know what to do. They wanted to hide, but they knew that was wrong. + +Tom took a deep breath. He was brave. He stepped forward and said, "I did it, Mom. I'm sorry. I was playing with the bow and arrow and I hit the jam. It was an accident. Please don't be mad." + +Mom looked at Tom. She saw that he was honest and sorry. She smiled and hugged him. + +"Thank you for telling me the truth, Tom. That was very brave of you. I'm not mad, but you have to be more careful next time. And you have to help me clean up this mess," Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. I will," Tom said. + +Lily came over and hugged Tom too. She was proud of him. She said, "You are a good brother, Tom. And a good king. Here, you can have my crown of flowers." + +Tom smiled and put the crown on his head. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. And a good queen. Here, you can have my sword." + +Lily smiled and took the sword. She said, "Thank you, Tom. Let's go and play some more. But no more shooting at the jam." + +They laughed and ran to the garden. They played with the bow and arrow and the sword and the crown. They had fun and they were happy. They were brave and kind. They were the best kings and queens. +Lily and her aunt went to the park. Lily liked to play on the swings and the slide. Her aunt liked to sit on the bench and read a book. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. It was not a nice dog. It barked and growled at the children. It chased them and tried to bite them. Lily was scared. She ran to her aunt and hugged her. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. "The dog is bad!" + +Her aunt saw the dog. She was not scared. She stood up and shouted at the dog. + +"Go away, dog! Leave the children alone! You are not welcome here!" + +The dog heard her aunt. It stopped barking and growling. It looked at her aunt and then ran away. The children were happy. They clapped and cheered for her aunt. + +"Thank you, aunt!" Lily said. "You are brave and kind. You helped us. You are the best aunt ever!" + +Her aunt smiled and hugged her back. + +"You are welcome, Lily. You are a good girl. You are my lucky niece. I love you very much." +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big kangaroo. The kangaroo has a baby in her pouch. Tim and Mia want to say hello. + +"Hello, kangaroo!" Tim says. "Can we pet you?" + +The kangaroo nods. She is friendly. Tim and Mia touch her soft fur. They are gentle. The baby kangaroo looks at them. He is curious. + +"Hello, baby kangaroo!" Mia says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The baby kangaroo hops out of the pouch. He is small and cute. He wants to play. He jumps around Tim and Mia. He is fast. + +"Wow, you can jump high!" Tim says. "Can you teach us how to jump like you?" + +The baby kangaroo nods. He shows them how to bend their legs and push off the ground. Tim and Mia try to copy him. They jump up and down. They have fun. + +"Can you also balance on your tail?" Mia asks. "That looks cool!" + +The baby kangaroo nods. He balances on his tail. He is strong. Tim and Mia try to balance on their feet. They are not strong. They fall down. They laugh. + +The kangaroo watches them. She smiles. She is proud of her baby. She is happy to see him make new friends. + +The sun is hot. It makes them thirsty. They need water. + +"Let's go to the fountain!" Tim says. "We can drink some water there!" + +"Good idea!" Mia says. "Come on, baby kangaroo!" + +The baby kangaroo hops back into the pouch. He is tired. He needs a nap. He waves goodbye to Tim and Mia. + +"Bye, baby kangaroo!" Tim and Mia say. "Thank you for playing with us!" + +"Bye, Tim and Mia!" the kangaroo says. "You are very nice!" + +They go to the fountain. They drink some water. They are happy. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look, Anna, I made a big tower!" Ben said, showing his creation to his sister. "It is taller than you!" + +Anna smiled and clapped her hands. "Wow, Ben, that is a great tower! Can I help you make it bigger?" + +"Sure, Anna, you can help me. Here, take this block and put it on top." Ben handed her a blue block. + +Anna reached for the block, but as she did, she bumped into the table. The table shook and the lamp on it wobbled. The lamp was old and had a crack in it. The crack made the lamp weak and easy to break. + +CRASH! The lamp fell off the table and broke into pieces on the floor. The light went out and the room became dark. + +Anna and Ben gasped and dropped their blocks. They were scared and confused. They did not know what to do. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they cried, hoping their parents would hear them and come to help. + +They heard footsteps and saw the door open. Their mommy and daddy came into the room and turned on the light. They saw the broken lamp and the mess of blocks. + +"Oh, no, what happened here?" their mommy asked, looking at Anna and Ben. + +"We were playing with the blocks and the lamp fell and broke," Anna said, pointing to the crack in the lamp. + +"We did not mean to do it, we are sorry," Ben said, looking sad. + +Their mommy and daddy hugged them and told them it was okay. They said they were not mad at them, but they had to be careful when they played. They said they would clean up the lamp and the blocks and get a new lamp later. + +Anna and Ben felt better and said thank you to their mommy and daddy. They said they loved them and they would be more careful next time. They helped them clean up the mess and then went to play with their blocks in another room. They still liked to build towers and bridges and castles, but they stayed away from the table and the lamp. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big stuffed tiger. They named him Tigger and took him everywhere. They hugged him, read to him, and told him stories. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to the dentist. Tom and Lily did not like the dentist. They cried and said they wanted to stay home with Tigger. Their mom said they had to go, but they could bring Tigger with them. She said they had to be brave and good. + +Tom and Lily agreed, but they were still scared. They held Tigger tight and got in the car. On the way, they saw a real tiger at the zoo. It was big and orange and had black stripes. It was lying on a rock and looked very lazy. Tom and Lily pointed at it and said, "Look, mom, it's Tigger's brother!" + +Their mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. But do you know why he is so lazy?" + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. + +Their mom said, "He is lazy because he has everything he wants. He has food, water, shelter, and toys. He does not have to work or learn or play. He is spoiled. He does not appreciate what he has. He is not happy." + +Tom and Lily thought about that. They looked at their Tigger and felt sorry for the real tiger. They said, "We don't want to be like him. We want to be happy. We want to work and learn and play. We want to appreciate what we have. We love our Tigger, but we don't want to spoil him." + +Their mom nodded and said, "That's very wise, my dears. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go to the dentist and show him how brave and good you are." + +Tom and Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mom. We can do it. Come on, Tigger, let's go." + +They hugged their Tigger and got out of the car. They walked to the dentist with their mom, holding hands. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Sara loved her velvet doll. She hugged it every night and took it everywhere. One day, she went to the park with her mom and her doll. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. + +"Can I go on the slide, mom?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. Hold your doll tight, okay?" her mom said. + +Sara nodded and climbed up the ladder. She sat on the slide and smiled. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She pushed herself down and slid fast. + +But then, something bad happened. Her doll slipped from her arms and flew in the air. Sara screamed and reached for it, but it was too late. Her doll landed on a branch of a tall tree. + +"Mom, mom, my doll!" Sara cried. + +"Oh no, sweetie, I'm sorry. Let's see if we can get it back," her mom said. She walked to the tree and looked up. The doll was stuck on a high branch. She tried to shake the tree, but it did not move. + +"Mom, it's too high. How can we get it?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know, honey. Maybe we can find someone to help us," her mom said. + +They looked around the park, but they did not see anyone. Sara felt sad and scared. She missed her velvet doll. She wished she could fly and get it. + +Then, she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a big bird. It had black feathers and a yellow beak. It was a crow. It saw the doll and flew to the tree. It grabbed the doll with its claws and flew away. + +"Hey, that's my doll! Give it back!" Sara shouted. + +The crow did not listen. It cawed and flew higher. It was a scary bird. It wanted to keep the doll for itself. + +Sara felt angry and sad. She ran after the crow, but it was too fast. She could not catch it. She felt like crying. + +"Mom, the crow took my doll! It's gone!" Sara said. + +Her mom hugged her and tried to comfort her. + +"I know, sweetie, I know. It's not fair. The crow is a mean bird. But maybe it will drop the doll somewhere. Maybe we can find it later. Or maybe we can get you a new doll. A better one. A doll that won't fly away," her mom said. + +Sara sniffed and nodded. She hoped her mom was right. She hoped she would see her velvet doll again. She hoped the crow would not hurt it. She hoped the doll was not too scared. She loved her velvet doll. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were doctors and nurses, and they had a big box of bandages, stethoscopes, and thermometers. They took turns to check each other's hearts, ears, and throats, and to wrap bandages around their arms and legs. + +"Ben, you have a fever!" Anna said, looking at the thermometer. "You need some medicine!" + +She grabbed a bottle of juice from the table and poured some into a cup. She gave it to Ben and said, "Drink this, it will make you feel better." + +Ben took a sip and made a face. "Yuck, this is not medicine, this is juice!" he said, spitting it out. + +Anna looked confused. She thought juice was medicine, because her mom always gave her juice when she was sick. She didn't know that juice was not good for Ben, because he had diabetes. Diabetes was a big word that meant Ben had to be careful with what he ate and drank. + +Just then, Ben's mom came into the room. She saw the juice on the floor and the bottle in Anna's hand. She gasped and ran to Ben. She checked his blood sugar with a small device and saw that it was very high. She said, "This is an emergency, Ben! You can't have juice, it has too much sugar for you!" + +She grabbed her phone and called the doctor. She told Anna and Ben to stay calm and that she would take Ben to the hospital. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna, I know you were trying to help, but juice is not medicine for Ben. He needs insulin, which is a special medicine that he gets from a needle. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded, but she felt scared and sad. She didn't mean to hurt Ben, she wanted to make him better. She hugged Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben, I love you. Please don't be mad at me." + +Ben hugged her back and said, "I'm not mad, Anna, I love you too. It's not your fault, you didn't know. Thank you for playing with me. I'll be okay, don't worry." + +They waited for the doctor to come and take Ben to the hospital. They hoped he would be fine and they could play again soon. +Tom and Lily were playing in the old house. They liked to pretend they were explorers and find new things. They saw a big door that was closed. They wanted to see what was behind it. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. + +"Maybe there is a ghost!" Lily said. + +They pushed the door and it made a loud noise. They saw a dark room with a lot of dust and old things. They saw a big clock that was not working. They saw a table with a candle that was not lit. They saw a chair with a sheet over it. + +"Look, a ghost!" Tom said and pointed at the chair. + +Lily was scared and hid behind Tom. Tom was brave and walked to the chair. He pulled the sheet and saw a teddy bear. + +"It's not a ghost, it's a teddy bear!" Tom said and laughed. + +Lily came closer and saw the teddy bear. She smiled and hugged it. + +"It's so soft and cute!" Lily said. + +They heard a voice from behind the clock. + +"Who are you?" the voice said. + +Tom and Lily turned around and saw a man with a long beard and a hat. He looked old and sad. + +"We are sorry, we were just playing. We didn't mean to bother you," Tom said. + +The man came out from behind the clock. He smiled and said, "It's okay, I don't get many visitors. I'm the owner of this house. I used to live here with my wife and my son, but they are gone now. This teddy bear was my son's. He loved it very much." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for the man. They gave him the teddy bear and said, "We are sorry for your loss. Maybe you can keep the teddy bear and remember your son." + +The man took the teddy bear and hugged it. He said, "Thank you, you are very kind. You can come and visit me anytime. I have many stories to tell you." + +Tom and Lily were happy to make a new friend. They said, "We would love to hear your stories. Can we come back tomorrow?" + +The man nodded and said, "Yes, of course. I'll be waiting for you. And maybe I can set the clock and light the candle and make this room more cozy." + +Tom and Lily said goodbye to the man and left the room. They felt dizzy from the dust and the dark. They ran to the door and opened it. They saw the sun and the sky and the grass. They felt happy and free. They ran to their home and told their mom and dad about their adventure. They couldn't wait to go back to the old house and see the man and the teddy bear again. +Lily liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about her toys, her friends, her family and her dreams. She drew pictures of flowers, animals, stars and rainbows. She kept her journal in a secret place under her bed. + +One day, Lily came home from school and found her room in a mess. Her toys were scattered everywhere, her books were torn, her clothes were dirty and her journal was missing. She was very sad and angry. She saw her brother Max hiding behind the door. He was holding her journal and laughing. + +"Give me back my journal, Max! You are very bad!" Lily shouted. + +"No, I won't! This is my journal now. I like to read your silly stories and make fun of them. You are very silly, Lily!" Max said. + +Lily tried to grab her journal, but Max was bigger and stronger. He ran away with her journal. Lily followed him, crying and yelling. + +They ran into the living room, where their mom was watching TV. She saw them fighting and asked what was wrong. + +"Mom, Max took my journal and he won't give it back! He ruined my room and my things! He is very mean!" Lily said. + +"Mom, Lily is lying! This is my journal! I found it in the trash. She writes stupid things and draws ugly pictures. She is very dumb!" Max said. + +Mom looked at the journal and saw Lily's name and drawings on the cover. She knew it was Lily's journal. She was very disappointed with Max. + +"Max, this is not your journal. This is Lily's journal. She works hard on it and she loves it. You have no right to take it and make fun of it. You owe Lily an apology and you have to clean her room and fix her things. You are very naughty!" Mom said. + +She took the journal from Max and gave it back to Lily. She hugged Lily and said she was sorry for what Max did. She said Lily's journal was very impressive and she was proud of her. + +"Thank you, Mom. You rescued my journal and made me happy. I love you, Mom." Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. You are very sweet and smart." Mom said. + +They smiled and kissed. Max looked ashamed and sorry. He said he was sorry to Lily and Mom. He said he would never take Lily's journal again. He said he would help Lily with her journal and learn from her. + +"OK, Max. I forgive you. You can help me with my journal and I can help you with yours. We can write and draw together. We are siblings, after all." Lily said. + +"OK, Lily. Thank you. You are very kind and creative. We can be friends, after all." Max said. + +They hugged and made up. Mom was happy to see them get along. She said they were very good and brave. She said they could watch TV together and have some cookies. They agreed and went to the couch. They shared the journal and the cookies. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside. One morning, they saw snow on the ground. It was cold and white and soft. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Tom said. They put on their hats and coats and gloves and boots. They went outside and rolled big balls of snow. They stacked them up and gave the snowman a face and a scarf and a hat. + +"Look, he has a carrot nose!" Lily said. + +"And a button mouth!" Tom said. + +They were happy with their snowman. They looked around and saw more snow. They saw a hill with snow on it. + +"Let's slide down the hill!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. They ran to the hill and found a big piece of cardboard. They sat on it and pushed off. They slid down the hill very fast. They laughed and screamed. + +"That was fun!" Lily said. + +"Let's do it again!" Tom said. + +They climbed up the hill and slid down again. They did it many times. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they saw a big tree on the hill. It had snow on its branches. It looked pretty. + +"Let's go to the tree!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Tom said. They walked to the tree and looked at it. They saw a bird on a branch. It was red and black and white. It sang a song. + +"Hello, bird!" Lily said. + +"Hello, bird!" Tom said. + +The bird looked at them and sang again. It was friendly. + +"Can we touch the bird?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe he will fly away." + +"Let's try," Lily said. "I dare you to touch the bird." + +"I dare you to touch the bird," Tom said. + +They both reached out their hands to the bird. They were very quiet and slow. They wanted to touch the bird. + +But the bird saw their hands and flew away. He made a loud noise. + +"Bye, bird!" Lily said. + +"Bye, bird!" Tom said. + +They were sad that the bird left. But they were also proud that they dared to touch the bird. + +They looked at each other and smiled. They were still friends. They still liked to play outside. They went back to their snowman and gave him a hug. They had a good morning. +Anna was a little girl who lived with her mom and dad. She liked to play with her toys, read books, and draw pictures. But sometimes, she felt lonely. She wished she had a friend to share her fun with. + +One day, her mom told her they were going to visit her grandma. Anna was happy, because she loved her grandma. She always gave her hugs, cookies, and stories. Anna put on her favorite sweater, the one with the pink flowers. It was warm and cozy. + +When they got to grandma's house, Anna saw a big surprise. There was a puppy in the yard. It was brown and white, with floppy ears and a wagging tail. Anna ran to the puppy and petted it. The puppy licked her face and made her laugh. + +"Who is this?" Anna asked her grandma. + +"This is Lucky," grandma said. "He is your new friend. I got him for you, because I know you like animals. And because I don't want you to feel lonely." + +Anna hugged her grandma and thanked her. She was so happy. She had a new friend who would play with her, listen to her, and love her. She trusted Lucky, and Lucky trusted her. They were not lonely anymore. They had each other. And they had their sweater, the one with the pink flowers. It was warm and cozy. +Ben likes to read books. He has many books with pictures and words. He likes books about trains. He likes to see the trains go fast and make noise. He likes to learn the names of the trains and what they do. + +One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom. He brings his favorite book about trains. He sits on a bench and opens his book. He sees a big train with a long nose. The book says it is a bullet train. It can go very fast. Ben wants to see a bullet train. + +"Mom, can we go on a bullet train?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe someday, Ben. Bullet trains are far away. We have to take a plane to see them." Mom says. + +"Can we take a plane?" Ben asks. + +"Planes are expensive, Ben. And they are heavy. They need a lot of gas to fly." Mom says. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He looks at his book. He sees another train. It is a steam train. It has a big smokestack and wheels. The book says it is an old train. It can go slow and make steam. Ben likes the steam train. + +"Mom, can we go on a steam train?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe, Ben. Steam trains are closer. We have to take a bus to see them." Mom says. + +"Can we take a bus?" Ben asks. + +"Buses are cheaper, Ben. And they are lighter. They need less gas to drive." Mom says. + +Ben smiles. He likes buses. He likes to see the people and the cars and the trees. He closes his book. He puts it in his backpack. + +"Mom, can we go on a bus and see a steam train?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, Ben. That sounds like fun. Let's go and find a bus." Mom says. + +Ben and his mom get up from the bench. They hold hands and walk to the bus stop. Ben is happy. He likes to read books. He likes to see trains. He likes to go on adventures with his mom. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a magazine in their mom's room. It had many pictures of animals and cars and people. They wanted to look at the magazine together, but they both wanted to hold it. + +"Give me the magazine, Lily!" Ben said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, Ben, it is mine!" Lily said. "I like it more!" + +They pulled and tugged at the magazine, but neither of them would let go. They started to cry and yell. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Ben and Lily fighting over the magazine. She was not happy. + +"Ben and Lily, stop that right now!" Mom said. "You are not being fair to each other. You have to share the magazine, or I will take it away." + +Ben and Lily stopped crying and looked at Mom. They did not want to lose the magazine. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She gave them a big kiss. + +"Good," she said. "Now, why don't you take turns looking at the magazine? You can each rub a page and say what you see. That way, you can both enjoy it and learn new words." + +Ben and Lily liked that idea. They agreed to share the magazine. They sat on the floor and opened the magazine. Ben rubbed a page and said, "I see a dog. It is brown and fluffy. Woof, woof!" + +Lily rubbed a page and said, "I see a car. It is red and shiny. Vroom, vroom!" + +They took turns rubbing pages and saying what they saw. They had fun and learned new words. They were happy and fair. Mom was proud of them. +Sara and Tom wanted to decorate the big tree in the yard. They found some shiny things and some ribbons and some balls. They climbed on a ladder and put the things on the tree. They were happy and proud. + +But then a big wind came and blew the ladder away. Sara and Tom were stuck on the tree. They were scared and cold. They called for help, but no one heard them. They wished they had some milk and a blanket to make them comfortable. + +The wind got stronger and stronger. It shook the tree and the shiny things and the ribbons and the balls. Some of them fell off and broke. Some of them hit Sara and Tom and hurt them. They cried and hugged each other. + +The wind did not stop. It broke the tree and Sara and Tom fell down. They hit the ground and did not move. They were very hurt and very sad. They did not decorate the tree anymore. +Tom and Lily were at the farm with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. They wanted to see the goats, too. Mom said the goats were in the barn, but they had to be careful and quiet. + +Tom and Lily walked to the barn with Mom and Dad. They heard some noises inside. They were nervous. What if the goats were big and scary? What if they did not like visitors? Tom and Lily held Mom and Dad's hands. + +They reached the door of the barn. Mom opened it a little bit. Tom and Lily peeked inside. They saw some goats. They were not big and scary. They were small and cute. They had horns, but they did not look mean. They had fur, but they did not look dirty. They had eyes, but they did not look angry. + +The goats saw Tom and Lily, too. They were curious. They came closer to the door. They made some sounds. They sounded like "baa" and "meh". Tom and Lily smiled. They were not nervous anymore. They wanted to pet the goats. + +Mom and Dad said it was okay. They opened the door more. Tom and Lily went inside the barn. They petted the goats. The goats liked it. They licked Tom and Lily's hands. They nibbled their clothes. They played with their hair. Tom and Lily laughed. They had fun with the goats. They made new friends. +Lily loves her pony. She likes to feed him, brush him and ride him. She also likes to wear her pink hat and boots when she rides him. She thinks they look pretty. + +One day, Lily goes to the farm with her mom and dad. She sees another girl there. The girl has a pony too. But her pony is bigger and faster than Lily's pony. The girl also wears a blue hat and boots. She thinks they look cool. + +The girl sees Lily and her pony. She says, "Your pony is too small and slow. Your hat and boots are too pink and silly. You can't ride with me. You are not good enough." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She says, "That is not nice. You are rude. My pony is not too small and slow. He is just right for me. My hat and boots are not too pink and silly. They are pretty. I can ride with you. I am good enough." + +The girl laughs. She says, "No, you can't. Go away. I don't want to play with you." + +Lily starts to cry. She hugs her pony. She says, "Don't listen to her. You are the best pony ever. I love you." + +Her mom and dad see her. They come to her. They say, "What's wrong, Lily? Why are you crying?" + +Lily tells them what the girl said. They say, "That girl is very rude. She should not say those things. You and your pony are wonderful. You can wear whatever you want. You can ride with anyone you want. You are good enough." + +They give her a kiss and a hug. They say, "Let's go find some nice friends to play with. We are proud of you, Lily." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you too." + +She wipes her tears. She puts on her hat and boots. She hops on her pony. She says, "Come on, pony. Let's go have some fun." +Lily was a playful girl who liked to think of new games. She had many friends in her class who liked to play with her. One day, she thought of a game where they could pretend to be animals. + +She told her friends, "Let's play animals! I will be a cat and you can be whatever you want. We can meow, bark, hop, or fly. It will be fun!" + +Her friends agreed and chose their animals. Sam was a dog, Anna was a rabbit, Ben was a bird, and Mia was a mouse. They started to play in the yard, making noises and moving like their animals. + +But Mia was scared of Lily the cat. She thought Lily would chase her and catch her. She hid behind a tree and did not want to play. Lily saw Mia and wondered why she was not playing. She went to Mia and said, "Mia, why are you hiding? Don't you want to play animals with us?" + +Mia said, "I want to play, but I don't want to be a mouse. You are a cat and cats eat mice. I am afraid of you." + +Lily felt sorry for Mia. She said, "I am not a real cat, Mia. I am just pretending. I would never eat you. You are my friend. You can be any animal you want. How about a lion? Lions are strong and brave and they don't have to be afraid of cats." + +Mia liked the idea of being a lion. She said, "OK, I will be a lion. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily and Mia hugged and joined the other animals. They played happily until it was time to go back to class. They learned that playing animals was fun, but being friends was even better. +Timmy was sleeping in his bed. He had a dream about a big red ball. He liked to play with the ball in the park. He kicked the ball and it flew high in the sky. He laughed and ran after the ball. + +But then he heard a loud noise. It was a beep beep beep. It came from his clock. It was time to wake up. Timmy opened his eyes and rubbed them. He saw his clock and the numbers on it. He did not know what they meant. He was confused. + +He got out of his bed and walked to his mom's room. He knocked on the door and said, "Mom, what is the beep beep beep?" He hoped she would make it stop. + +His mom opened the door and smiled at him. She said, "Good morning, Timmy. The beep beep beep is the alarm. It tells us it is time to get up and start the day. Do you want some breakfast?" + +Timmy nodded and followed his mom to the kitchen. He smelled the toast and the jam. He felt hungry and happy. He forgot about the beep beep beep and the numbers. He only wanted to eat and play. He said, "Mom, can we go to the park today? I want to play with the big red ball." + +His mom hugged him and said, "Sure, Timmy. We can go to the park after breakfast. But first, let's brush your teeth and get dressed. OK?" + +Timmy said, "OK, Mom. I love you." He gave her a kiss and ran to the bathroom. He was not confused anymore. He was excited. He wanted to wake up every day like this. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big helicopter in the sky. It makes a loud noise. + +"Look, Anna, a helicopter!" Ben says. + +"Wow, it is so big and fast!" Anna says. + +They watch the helicopter fly over the trees and houses. They wonder where it is going. + +"Maybe it is going to help someone who is sick," Ben says. + +"Or maybe it is going to take someone who is healthy to a fun place," Anna says. + +They make up stories about the helicopter and its passengers. They pretend they are flying too. + +A man walks by with a dog. The dog is friendly and wags its tail. It comes to Anna and Ben and licks their faces. + +"Hello, doggy!" Anna says. + +"Can we pet your dog?" Ben asks the man. + +The man nods and smiles. He says his dog's name is Rex. + +"Rex is a good dog. He likes children," the man says. + +Anna and Ben pet Rex and play with him. They throw a ball and Rex fetches it. They laugh and have fun. + +The helicopter flies away and they wave goodbye. + +They thank the man and Rex for playing with them. + +They go back to their parents, who are sitting on a bench. + +They tell them about the helicopter and the dog. + +Their parents nod and hug them. + +They are happy and healthy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But sometimes they make a lot of noise. They shout, laugh, and bang their toys on the floor. + +One day, their mother is working on her laptop in the kitchen. She has a lot of work to do. She needs quiet to think. But Lily and Tom are very noisy. They do not hear their mother when she asks them to be quiet. + +Mother gets up and goes to the living room. She sees Lily and Tom playing with their blocks. They are building a tower. They are having fun. But they are also making a mess. + +Mother says, "Lily and Tom, you are too noisy. You need to be quiet. I have work to do. And you need to clean up your toys. They are everywhere." + +Lily and Tom look at their mother. They do not want to stop playing. They do not want to clean up. They say, "But mom, we are having fun. We are building a tower. It is very big. Can we finish it?" + +Mother says, "No, you cannot finish it. You have been playing for a long time. You need to put away your toys. And you need to be quiet. Or you will go to your room." + +Lily and Tom do not like to go to their room. They do not want to make their mother angry. They say, "OK, mom, we are sorry. We will be quiet. We will clean up." + +Lily and Tom start to put away their blocks. They are not happy. They want to play more. But they manage to do what their mother says. They hope their mother will finish her work soon. Then they can play again. +Tim and his mom were going to the airport. They wanted to see his dad, who worked far away. Tim was very happy, because he missed his dad a lot. He had a big hug for him and a small gift in his backpack. + +"Mom, can I give dad my gift when we see him?" Tim asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. He will love it. It is a very special gift, because you are very gifted. You made it yourself, right?" Mom said. + +"Yes, I did. I drew a picture of us and wrote 'I love you' with my crayons. Do you think he will like it?" Tim said. + +"I'm sure he will. He will be very proud of you and your picture. You are very good at drawing and writing, Tim. You are a smart boy." Mom said. + +They got to the airport and waited for dad's plane. Tim saw many big planes in the sky. He wondered how they could fly so high and fast. He wanted to fly in a plane someday. He thought it would be fun. + +Then he saw dad's plane land. He ran to the gate with mom and looked for dad. He saw him coming out of the door, carrying a suitcase. He waved and shouted, "Dad, dad, I'm here!" + +Dad saw him and smiled. He dropped his suitcase and opened his arms. Tim jumped into his arms and gave him a big hug. Dad hugged him back and kissed his cheek. + +"Tim, I'm so happy to see you. You are so big and strong. How are you, buddy?" Dad said. + +"I'm good, dad. I missed you so much. I have a gift for you. Look!" Tim said. He took out his picture from his backpack and showed it to dad. + +Dad looked at the picture and his eyes filled with tears. He hugged Tim again and said, "This is the best gift ever, Tim. Thank you so much. I love you, too. You are very gifted, Tim. You have a beautiful heart and a creative mind. You are my son, and I'm so proud of you." +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite ones were the cars and the dolls. They liked to make the cars go fast and the dolls talk to each other. Sometimes they fought over the toys, but their mom always told them to share and be nice. + +One day, they were playing in their room when they heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a big truck with a siren. They ran to the window and saw a fire truck and an ambulance. They wondered what was happening. They wanted to go outside and see, but their mom said no. She said it was an emergency and they had to stay inside and listen to her. + +Tim and Kim were curious and bored. They did not like to listen to their mom. They wanted to have fun and see the fire truck and the ambulance. They waited until their mom went to the kitchen to make lunch. Then they sneaked out of their room and ran to the door. They opened the door and ran outside. + +They did not see the fire truck and the ambulance. They saw a big dog. The dog was angry and hungry. It saw Tim and Kim and barked. It ran towards them and bit them. Tim and Kim screamed and cried. They were hurt and scared. The dog was disgusting. It had dirty fur and bad teeth. It did not stop biting them. + +Their mom heard their screams and ran outside. She saw the dog and Tim and Kim. She was shocked and sad. She yelled for help and tried to get the dog away. But it was too late. Tim and Kim were bleeding and dying. The fire truck and the ambulance came back. They tried to save Tim and Kim, but they could not. Tim and Kim were gone. Their mom was alone and sad. She wished they had listened to her. She wished they had stayed inside. She wished they had not gone outside. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they also liked to explore. They saw a big tunnel under a hill. It was dark and dirty. + +"Let's go inside!" Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"I don't know," Anna said. She was scared and careful. "It looks disgusting. Maybe there are bugs or rats or monsters." + +Ben laughed. "Don't be silly. It's just a tunnel. Maybe we can find something cool. Come on, follow me." He ran towards the tunnel. + +Anna did not want to be left alone. She did not want to be a chicken. She followed Ben, but she was not happy. She wished they would play something else. + +They entered the tunnel. It was cold and wet and smelly. They could not see much. They used their hands to feel the walls. They heard strange noises. + +"Ben, I don't like this. Let's go back," Anna said. She was trembling and crying. + +"No, let's go on. Maybe we are almost at the end. Maybe there is a treasure or a secret," Ben said. He was stubborn and excited. + +They walked deeper into the tunnel. They did not notice the sign that said "Danger. Do not enter. Gas leak." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud boom. The tunnel shook and collapsed. They were trapped. They screamed for help, but no one heard them. + +They should have listened to Anna. She was right. The tunnel was disgusting. And dangerous. And the end of their story. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we climb the tree, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Be careful, children. The tree is very high and the branches are thin. You might fall and hurt yourself." Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They held each other's hands and started to climb. They felt happy and brave. They saw many birds and bugs on the tree. They reached a big branch and sat on it. + +"Look, Lily, we are so high. We can see the whole park." Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, we are so high. We can see the clouds and the sun." Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged. They felt proud and free. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. They looked down and saw a man with a big saw. He was cutting the tree. He did not see Tom and Lily. He wanted to make the tree into wood. He thought the wood was useful. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Lily shouted. + +"Mom, Mom, where are you?" Tom and Lily cried. + +Mom heard their voices. She ran to the tree. She saw the man with the saw. She was scared and angry. + +"Stop, stop, what are you doing? My children are on the tree. You are hurting them. You are hurting the tree." Mom yelled. + +The man looked up. He saw Tom and Lily. He was shocked and sorry. He stopped the saw. He tried to help them. + +But it was too late. The tree was already weak and broken. The branch that Tom and Lily were on snapped. Tom and Lily fell to the ground. They did not move. They did not breathe. + +Mom ran to them. She held them in her arms. She sobbed and screamed. + +The man ran away. He did not want to face Mom. He did not want to face himself. + +The end. +Sara and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. They also liked to look inside the refrigerator and see what was there. + +One day, they saw a big cake on the top shelf. It had white cream and red berries on it. It looked yummy. Sara and Ben wanted to taste it. + +"Let's get the cake," Sara said. "We can share it." + +"But it's not ours," Ben said. "It's for Grandma's birthday. Mom said so." + +"I don't care," Sara said. "Grandma won't mind. She has many cakes. Come on, help me." + +Sara climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. Ben followed her. They pulled the cake off the shelf, but it was too heavy. It slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. The cake broke into pieces. The cream and berries splattered everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Ben cried. "What have we done?" + +They heard Mom coming. They tried to hide behind the table, but it was too late. Mom saw the mess and the cake. + +"Sara! Ben! What did you do?" Mom asked. She was angry and sad. "That was Grandma's cake! How could you tear it like that?" + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They knew they had done something bad. They came out from behind the table and looked at Mom. + +"We're sorry, Mom," Sara said. "We wanted to taste the cake. It looked yummy." + +"We didn't mean to tear it," Ben said. "It was an accident." + +Mom sighed. She was still angry, but she also loved Sara and Ben. She knew they were young and curious. + +"I know you didn't mean to tear it, but you should have asked me first," Mom said. "The cake was a gift for Grandma. She is elderly and loves cakes. She was looking forward to it. Now we have to make another one." + +Sara and Ben felt more sorry. They liked Grandma and wanted to make her happy. + +"Can we help you make another cake, Mom?" Sara asked. + +"Please, Mom," Ben said. "We want to say sorry to Grandma." + +Mom smiled. She was glad Sara and Ben wanted to help and say sorry. + +"Okay, you can help me make another cake," Mom said. "But first, we have to clean up this mess. And then, we have to apologize to Grandma and give her a big hug." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They helped Mom clean up the mess and make another cake. They also said sorry to Grandma and gave her a big hug. Grandma was not angry. She was happy to see Sara and Ben and the new cake. She said they were sweet and gave them a slice of cake. + +Sara and Ben learned their lesson. They never tore anything again without asking. They also learned to respect Grandma's things and to love her more. They enjoyed playing in the kitchen, but they also enjoyed spending time with Grandma. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for daisies. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Daisy Show". It was a show where people could bring their daisies and win a prize. + +"Let's go to the show!" Lily said. "We have many daisies in our garden. Maybe we can win a prize too!" + +Max nodded. He liked prizes. They ran home and picked some daisies. They put them in a basket and went back to the park. + +At the show, they saw many people with beautiful daisies. Some were big, some were small, some were yellow, some were white. Lily and Max felt nervous. Their daisies looked plain and simple. + +"Are you sure we can win?" Max asked. + +Lily smiled. "Of course we can. Our daisies are special. They are from our garden. We water them and talk to them every day. They are happy daisies." + +They gave their basket to a lady who put a number on it. Then they waited for the judge to come. The judge looked at all the daisies and wrote something on a paper. He looked very serious. + +Finally, he said, "The winner of the Daisy Show is... number 12!" + +Lily and Max looked at their basket. It had a number 12 on it. They were so happy. They jumped and clapped. The judge gave them a ribbon and a book. + +"Congratulations!" he said. "Your daisies are the best. They are not the biggest or the brightest, but they are the most cheerful and friendly. They make me smile. You must love them very much." + +Lily and Max hugged their daisies. They thanked the judge and the lady. They were proud of their daisies. They learned that it is not how you look, but how you feel that matters. They decided to share their book and their ribbon with their other friends. They knew that sharing is caring. +Lily and Max were very hungry. They wanted to eat spaghetti for lunch. Mom said they could help her make it. She gave them a big pot of water and some noodles. She said, "Put the noodles in the water when it boils. Then wait for them to be soft." + +Lily and Max nodded. They watched the water bubble and steam. They saw Mom chop some tomatoes and cheese. They smelled garlic and basil. They said, "Mmm, that smells good!" + +Mom smiled. She said, "This is the sauce for the spaghetti. It will make it tasty and red. Do you want to decorate your spaghetti with some sauce?" + +Lily and Max said, "Yes, please!" They took a big spoon and scooped some sauce on their plates. They also sprinkled some cheese on top. They said, "Look, Mom, we decorated our spaghetti!" + +Mom said, "You did a great job! But wait, there is one more thing. Do you see this?" She held up a small bottle. It had a green label and a cork. She said, "This is olive oil. It is rare and special. It comes from far away. It makes the spaghetti shiny and smooth. Do you want some?" + +Lily and Max said, "Yes, please!" They watched Mom pour a little bit of oil on their spaghetti. They said, "Wow, it looks pretty!" + +Mom said, "Now it is ready. Let's eat!" She gave them forks and napkins. They said, "Thank you, Mom!" They twirled their spaghetti and took big bites. They said, "Yum, yum, yum! This is the best spaghetti ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow sun that shone in the sky. It was so hot that everyone wanted to go to the west where it was cooler. A little girl named Lily decided to take a walk to the west. + +As she walked, she found a useful stick on the ground. She picked it up and started to lay it across her shoulder. Suddenly, she saw a big brown dog running towards her. She got scared and tried to use the stick to protect herself. + +But the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. Lily realized that the stick was not useful for fighting, but it was useful for playing fetch with the dog. So, she threw the stick and the dog happily ran after it. Lily and the dog played together until the sun started to set in the west. Then, Lily said goodbye to her new friend and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red apple that she loved very much. She would take it with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily met a boy named Max. Max saw Lily's apple and said, "That apple belongs to you, right?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, it's mine." Max thought the apple was crazy big and shiny. Lily was happy that Max liked her apple. They became friends and played together every day. From that day on, Lily and Max shared the apple and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the snow. One day, Timmy decided to build an igloo. He used his hands to make blocks of snow and stacked them up. It was hard work, but Timmy was determined. + +When the igloo was finished, Timmy felt very proud. He invited his friends over to play in it. They all had so much fun playing inside the igloo. Timmy's friend, Sarah, even brought a red blanket to put inside the igloo. It made the igloo look cozy and warm. + +Timmy realized that he could use the igloo for many things, like playing hide and seek or having a picnic. He was happy that he had built something so useful. Timmy and his friends continued to play in the igloo all winter long, and they had many more adventures inside of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and watch the stars twinkle. One night, she saw a yellow comet shoot across the sky! It was so pretty. + +Lily decided she wanted to go on an adventure to find the comet. She asked her mom to help her pack a backpack with snacks and a flashlight. + +Together, they walked through the woods and climbed up a hill. Finally, they saw the yellow comet again! Lily was so happy she started to jump up and down. She knew it was the best adventure ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the warm sun with her dog, Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the woods. The trees were so tall and the leaves were so green. Lily felt happy and free. + +As they walked, they came across a misty part of the forest. Lily couldn't see very far because the mist was so thick. Max started to bark, but Lily told him it was okay. They walked slowly and carefully through the mist until they could see again. + +Finally, they made it through the misty part of the woods and found a beautiful meadow. The sun was shining and the grass was so green. Lily and Max played and ran around in the warm sun until it was time to go home. From that day on, Lily loved to explore the misty parts of the woods with Max by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a tree. The birdie loved to sing and play with its friends. One day, the birdie saw a big storm coming. It knew it had to find a safe place to hide. So, it flew to the port where the boats were. The birdie found a small boat and quickly jumped inside. + +As the storm got stronger, the boat started to shake and move. The birdie felt scared and helpless. But then, it remembered something its mommy had said: "If you ever feel scared, just close your eyes and think of something happy." So, the birdie closed its eyes and thought of its friends and all the fun they had together. + +Suddenly, the storm stopped and the sun came out. The birdie opened its eyes and saw that it had rushed to a beautiful island. There were flowers, trees, and lots of other birdies. The little birdie was so happy to have found a new home. From that day on, it sang and played with its new friends, always remembering to be thankful for the help it had received during the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cheerful smile and loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's friend came to play with her. They sat on the floor and played with their dolls. + +Lily's friend whispered a secret to her. "I have a secret to tell you," she said. Lily was excited to hear the secret. "What is it?" she asked. + +Her friend said, "I took your toy without asking. I'm sorry." Lily felt sad, but she forgave her friend. "It's okay," she said. "But next time, please ask before you take my toys." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be honest and ask for permission before taking something that doesn't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she found a bin that was very dirty and smelly. She knew it was not good to keep the bin like that, so she decided to clean it up. + +Lily was very excited to clean the bin. She used soap and water to make it shiny and clean. Her friends saw what she did and they were very impressed. They said Lily was very wise to clean the bin because it was good for the environment. + +From that day on, Lily and her friends always made sure to throw their trash in the bin and keep it clean. They learned that it's important to take care of the environment and keep it clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and cake, but he didn't like vegetables. His mom always told him that vegetables would make him strong and fit, but he didn't listen. + +One day, Timmy got sick because he didn't eat any vegetables. He had to stay in bed for a long time and he couldn't play with his friends. He realized that he should have listened to his mom and eaten his vegetables. + +From that day on, Timmy started to eat vegetables every day. He became strong and fit, and he could play with his friends again. He learned that it's important to listen to your parents and eat your vegetables, even if they don't taste as good as candy and cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dollies and teddy bears. One day, Lily found a shiny button on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house for a playdate. Her friend showed her a fake flower that she got from the store. Lily thought it was pretty, but she liked her button more. + +When Lily got home, she showed her button to her mom. Her mom was very proud of her for finding something special. Lily felt happy and proud too. She knew she had a special button that no one else had. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy monkey named Max. Max loved to play in the jungle with his friends. One day, Max's friend Timmy asked him to come to the river to play. Max said, "Sure! I will come with you." + +Max and Timmy walked to the river and saw a big rope hanging from a tree. Timmy said, "Let's swing on the rope!" Max replied, "I don't know how to swing on a rope. I might fall." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, I will teach you. Just hold on tight and swing your legs back and forth." Max tried to swing on the rope, but he was too clumsy and fell into the river. Timmy laughed and said, "You need more practice." + +Max said, "I want to practice more, but I don't want to walk back to the jungle. Can we drive back?" Timmy said, "Sure, let's find a car." They found a car and drove back to the jungle, happy and wet from their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family and her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily was playing in her room when she saw a rat scurry across the floor. She was scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mama, I saw a rat in my room!" Lily said, feeling scared. + +Her mom suggested they call the exterminator to get rid of the rat. Lily was grateful for her mom's help and felt much better knowing the rat would be gone soon. + +Later that day, the exterminator came and caught the rat. Lily was happy and relieved that her room was safe again. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me. I'm grateful to have you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and run around. But one day, she felt very tired and needed to rest. She sat down on a bench and closed her eyes. + +As she rested, she saw a newspaper on the ground. She picked it up and looked at the pictures. There were animals, cars, and people. She thought it was very interesting. + +Suddenly, she smelled something sweet. She looked around and saw a man selling ice cream. She ran over and got a cone with her favorite flavor, chocolate. She ate it while reading the newspaper and felt very happy. + +After she finished her ice cream, she went back to playing with her friends. But she knew that sometimes it's important to rest and enjoy sweet treats like ice cream and interesting things like newspapers. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. He loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Spot saw a little boy crying. Spot went over to the boy and licked his face. The boy stopped crying and started to smile. Spot knew he had made the boy feel better. + +The boy's mom was so happy that she gave Spot a reward. It was a big bone that Spot could chew on for hours. Spot was so cheerful that he wagged his tail and barked with joy. From that day on, Spot made sure to visit the park every day to see his friends and make new ones. He knew that he could always make someone happy with just a lick and a wag of his tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with black feathers. The bird had a broken wing and couldn't fly. One day, a little girl saw the bird and felt sad for it. She picked up the bird and held it in her hands. The bird felt scared and sad, but the little girl tried to comfort it by petting its feathers gently. + +The little girl took the bird to her home and made a cozy nest for it. She gave the bird some water and seeds to eat. Every day, the little girl took care of the bird and tried to make it feel better. Slowly, the bird's wing started to heal and it became stronger. + +One day, the little girl took the bird outside and let it go. The bird flapped its wings and flew away into the blue sky. The little girl felt happy that the bird was free again. She knew that the bird would always remember her kindness and the comfort she gave it when it was hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends played a game where they had to run and catch a ball. Timmy was very fast and he won the game. His friends said, "Wow Timmy, you are so good at this game! You gained a lot of points!" + +Timmy was very happy to hear this. His friends then gave him a prize for winning the game. The prize was a large toy car. Timmy loved the prize and said, "Thank you so much! This car is so large and cool!" + +Timmy played with his new toy car all day long. He even showed it to his mom and dad. They were so proud of him for winning the game and gaining the prize. Timmy felt very happy and proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear fancy dresses every night. One night, Lily's mom reminded her to wear her pajamas instead of a fancy dress. But Lily didn't want to listen to her mom and insisted on wearing a fancy dress to bed. + +That night, Lily had trouble sleeping because her dress was too tight and uncomfortable. She tossed and turned until finally, she fell asleep. But in the middle of the night, Lily woke up with a start. Her dress had gotten tangled up in the sheets, and she couldn't move. She called out to her mom for help. + +Her mom came rushing in and helped Lily untangle herself from the dress. Lily realized that her mom was right, and she should have listened to her. From that night on, Lily always wore her pajamas to bed, and she slept much better. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to listen to others when they remind us of something. It can save us from trouble and make things easier in the long run. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect cards. He had a big box full of them. One day, Timmy went to the park to show his cards to his friend, Johnny. + +Johnny looked at the cards and said, "I want to buy one of your cards, Timmy." + +Timmy thought about it and said, "Okay, I will sell you one of my cards, but you have to promise to take good care of it." + +Johnny promised and bought one of Timmy's cards. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be compassionate and care about the things you buy and the people you sell to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore new things. One day, Lily's family moved to a new house. When they arrived, Lily saw that her room was full of boxes. She was very excited to unpack them and see what was inside. + +Lily started to unpack the boxes, but she found that some of her toys were missing. She searched all over the room, but she couldn't find them. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She decided to ask her mom for help. + +Her mom came to the room and saw that Lily was upset. She asked her what was wrong, and Lily told her about the missing toys. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will find them together." They searched the room again and finally found the missing toys. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when we face a problem. We should never give up and keep trying until we find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they needed to go to the store to get some groceries. Timmy didn't want to leave his toy car at home, so he asked his mom if he could bring it with him. + +His mom said yes, but warned him not to lose it. Timmy promised he wouldn't and they went to the store. While they were shopping, Timmy accidentally dropped his toy car and it rolled away. He started to cry because he didn't want to lose it. A grumpy old man saw Timmy crying and asked him what was wrong. + +Timmy told him about his lost toy car and the grumpy old man helped him look for it. Finally, they found it and the grumpy old man gave it back to Timmy. Timmy was so happy and thanked the grumpy old man. From that day on, Timmy never forgot the name of the grumpy old man who helped him at the store. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was enormous and had a long trunk. She loved to walk through the jungle and play with her friends. + +One day, Ellie was walking when she saw a tiny bird on the ground. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. Ellie cared about the bird and wanted to help. She picked up the bird gently with her trunk and carried it to a safe place. + +Ellie knew the way to the bird's nest, so she took the bird there. The bird's family was very happy to see their baby bird. They thanked Ellie for her kindness and gave her some tasty fruit to eat. Ellie felt happy that she could help the little bird. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was very hungry. She asked her mom for food. "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can I have some food, please?" Lily said. + +Her mom replied, "Sure, Lily. Let's make some soup for you." They went to the kitchen and started making soup. Lily helped her mom stir the soup. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They went to the window and saw that the river had flooded. "Oh no, our house is going to get wet," Lily said. + +Lily's mom quickly took action and put sandbags around the house to stop the flood. They were safe, but Lily was still hungry. "Mommy, can we eat now?" she asked. They sat down and enjoyed their warm soup together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a loyal dog named Max. Max always followed Timmy wherever he went. One day, Timmy and Max went on a walk and saw a big door. Timmy asked Max, "Do you want to see what's behind the door?" Max barked happily. + +Timmy tried to open the door, but it was locked. He tried and tried, but he couldn't open it. Timmy got frustrated and said, "I want to destroy this door!" Max looked at Timmy and said, "No, Timmy. Destroying things is not nice. Let's find another way." + +So, Timmy and Max went on another adventure and found a key that opened the door. They were so happy to see what was behind the door. Timmy learned that destroying things is not the answer and that being patient and finding another way is always better. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess who loved to travel. She had a magical carriage that could take her anywhere she wanted to go. One day, she decided to go on an adventure to find the best coffee in the land. + +As she traveled through the forest, she met a friendly squirrel who showed her the way to a cozy little café. The princess ordered a cup of coffee and it was the best she had ever tasted! She decided to stay and enjoy the pretty decorations in the café. + +After finishing her coffee, the princess continued on her journey, feeling happy and content. She realized that sometimes the best adventures are the ones where you discover new things and meet new friends. From that day on, she made sure to always take time to enjoy a cup of coffee and appreciate the pretty things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pair of new mittens to keep her hands warm. They were pink and had a little bear on them. Lily loved her new mittens. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice when one of her mittens fell off. She looked for it but couldn't find it. Lily felt sad because she loved her new mittens. + +Lily's mom told her not to be careless with her things. She said that maybe Lily could design something to keep her mittens from falling off. Lily thought that was a great idea. She went inside and got some paper and crayons. She drew a picture of a mitten with a string attached to it. Now she wouldn't lose her mittens again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and cake. He ate so much that his tummy hurt. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the woods. He saw a big bear and wondered if it was friendly. The bear was not friendly and chased Timmy. Timmy ran as fast as he could but he was helpless against the bear. The bear caught Timmy and ate him up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom gave her a pretty paper to make a butterfly. Lily was so happy and excited. She got her scissors to cut the paper, but she didn't know how to use them. + +Lily's mom told her that scissors are fragile and she needs to be careful. She showed her how to hold them and how to cut the paper. Lily tried, but it was too hard. She wanted to give up, but her mom said, "You can do it, just choose to keep trying." + +Lily took a deep breath and tried again. This time, she did it! She made a beautiful butterfly. Her mom hugged her and said, "See, you can do anything if you choose to keep trying." From that day on, Lily never gave up and always remembered to be careful with the fragile scissors. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a vacation with her family to the beach. They played in the sand and swam in the ocean. It was so much fun! + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we need to wrap up our vacation and go home." + +Lily didn't want to leave. She said, "No, I don't want to go home. I want to stay here forever." + +Her dad said, "I know it's terrible to leave, but we have to go back to our house." + +Lily was sad, but she knew she would come back to the beach again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pete. Pete loved to play hide and seek with his penguin friends. One day, Pete decided to hide in a big snow pile. His friends looked and looked, but they couldn't find him. + +Suddenly, Pete's friend Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's measure the snow pile to see if Pete is hidden inside." So they got a ruler and measured the snow pile. It was very tall! + +Finally, they found Pete hiding inside the snow pile. He was so happy to be found! From then on, they all played hide and seek together and measured everything they could find. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big red car with four wheels. The car loved to move fast and go vroom vroom! One day, the car went to a yummy ice cream shop. The ice cream was so tasty and made the car very happy. But, the car couldn't stay still for too long because it wanted to move again. So, the car drove away with its wheels spinning and went on a new adventure. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her backyard. Suddenly, she tripped over a rock and hurt her toe. She cried out loud, "Ouch! My toe hurts so bad!" + +Her mommy came running and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +Lily showed her mommy her toe and said, "I fell and hurt my toe. It's so bad." + +Mommy offered to kiss her boo-boo and make it feel better. Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" Mommy kissed her toe and Lily felt much better. + +From that day on, Lily was more careful when playing in the backyard. She knew that if she got hurt, her mommy would always be there to offer help. +Once upon a time, there was a little piggy named Pinky. Pinky lived in a barn with his mommy and daddy piggy. One day, Pinky was playing outside when he saw a big storm coming. He knew he had to get inside the barn to stay safe. + +But silly Pinky didn't want to go inside because he wanted to play more. He thought he could just cover himself with leaves and stay dry. But that was a foolish idea because the wind blew the leaves away and Pinky got all wet! + +Finally, Pinky realized he needed to go inside the barn to stay dry. He ran inside and snuggled up with his mommy and daddy piggy. They covered him with a warm blanket and Pinky felt safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys and go for walks with her mommy. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +After a while, Lily's mommy said it was time to go home. But Lily wanted to stay and play a little longer. She thought and thought about it, and finally decided she wanted to stay. + +As they were walking home, Lily's mommy asked her what her favorite memory was from the park. Lily thought for a moment and said, "My favorite memory was going down the slide!" + +Lily's mommy smiled and said, "That's a great memory. You are very persistent, just like when you decided to stay and play a little longer." + +Lily didn't know what "persistent" meant, so she asked her mommy. Her mommy explained that it meant she was very determined and didn't give up easily. Lily smiled and said, "I like being persistent!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw on the blackboard at school. One day, Lily's friend Tommy came over and saw her drawing. + +"Wow, Lily! That's an ugly picture," said Tommy. + +Lily felt sad and wanted to quit drawing. But her teacher came over and said, "Don't quit, Lily. Keep drawing and you'll get better." + +So Lily kept drawing and practicing. Soon, her drawings became better and better. Tommy saw her new drawings and said, "Wow, Lily! Your pictures are beautiful now!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad I didn't quit." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the hot sun. One day, she saw her friend, Tommy, playing with a shiny red ball. + +"Wow, Tommy! Your ball is so cool! Can I borrow it?" asked Lily. + +Tommy replied, "Sure, you can borrow it, but only for a little while. I don't want to lose it." + +Lily was so happy to have the ball. She played with it for a long time until she got tired. She looked around and saw a big oasis with lots of water. + +"I'm so thirsty," she said. "I wish I could drink some water from the oasis." + +Just then, Tommy came back and saw Lily looking envious at the oasis. "Do you want to go drink some water?" he asked. + +Lily nodded her head and they both went to the oasis to drink some water. They had a great time playing with the ball and drinking water from the oasis. When it was time to go home, Lily returned the ball to Tommy and said, "Thank you for letting me borrow your ball. It was so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch movies with his mommy. One day, they went to the movie theater to watch a new movie. Timmy was so excited! + +When they got to the theater, they saw a sign that said "No talking during the movie." Timmy's mommy told him to be quiet during the movie, or else they might get in trouble. + +During the movie, Timmy saw a naughty character who was always causing trouble. He turned to his mommy and said, "That character is very naughty, mommy." His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, he is. But we still have to be quiet during the movie." Timmy nodded and enjoyed the rest of the movie quietly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to go fishing. One day, he went to the lake with his grandpa who was a fisherman. They sat by the water and waited for the fish to come. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw something shiny in the water. He said to his grandpa, "Look! I see something shiny in the water. Can we collect it?" His grandpa said, "Sure, let's see what it is." + +They walked over to the water and Timmy reached in and pulled out a clear glass bottle. "Wow, it's so pretty!" Timmy said. His grandpa smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Let's put it in our collection of things we find while fishing." Timmy was very excited to add the bottle to their collection. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mom to buy some food. They bought a big bag of vegetables. Lily liked vegetables, especially carrots and broccoli. + +When they got home, Lily helped her mom unpack the groceries. She took out the vegetables and put them in the fridge. But one vegetable was very large, and it didn't fit in the fridge. Lily's mom said they could keep it on the counter. + +Lily was happy to have so many vegetables to eat. She asked her mom if they could make some soup with them. Her mom said that was a great idea. So they made a big pot of vegetable soup, and it was delicious. Lily was proud of herself for helping her mom unpack and cook the vegetables. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spicy food, but her mommy said it was too hot for her. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and she saw a man eating spicy chips. She wanted some too! + +Lily asked her mommy if she could have some spicy chips, but her mommy said no. Lily was sad and threw her empty juice box in the bin. Suddenly, the man with the spicy chips came over and gave Lily a small bag of chips. Lily was so happy and said thank you. She ate the chips and they were very spicy, but she loved them! + +From that day on, Lily always wanted to eat spicy chips. She even asked her mommy to buy some for her. Her mommy said she could have a little bit, but not too much. Lily was happy that she could have her favorite spicy chips sometimes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a stranger sitting on a bench. He looked very ugly to her. + +Lily's mommy told her to never talk to strangers, but she was curious. She walked over to the stranger and said, "Hi, what's your name?" + +The stranger smiled and said, "My name is Bob. Would you like to touch my dog?" + +Lily saw that Bob had a cute little dog with him. She said, "Yes, I would like to touch your dog." + +Bob let Lily pet his dog and they became friends. Lily learned that not all strangers are bad and that some ugly things can be nice too. +Once upon a time, there was a big fair. There were lots of rides and games to play. One little girl went to the fair with her family. She saw a big club with lots of lights that shine. + +The little girl wanted to go to the club and dance. She saw other people dancing and having fun. So, she went to the club and danced too. The lights shine on her face and she felt happy. + +After dancing for a while, the little girl went back to her family. She told them about the club and how much fun she had. Her family was happy to hear about her adventure at the fair. They all went home with smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy princess named True. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy. One day, True wanted to pour some milk into her cup, but she accidentally spilled it all over the table. + +Her mommy came to help and showed her how to pour the milk slowly so it wouldn't spill. True was very happy and proud of herself when she poured the milk perfectly into her cup. + +Later that day, True's daddy brought her a fancy dress to wear to the ball. True was so excited to wear her new dress and show it off to all her friends. She felt like a real princess in her fancy dress. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a flower. The flower was very pretty and had many colors. The flower grew fast and was happy. The flower liked to bloom and show off its style. + +One day, a little girl came and picked the flower. The flower was sad because it didn't want to leave its home. The little girl took the flower and put it in her hair. The flower felt pretty again and was happy to be with the little girl. + +But then, the little girl went home and forgot about the flower. The flower was stuck in her hair and couldn't bloom anymore. The flower was sad and wilted away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. Lily tried to catch him but she was too slow. + +Lily saw a man sitting on a bench and asked him for help. The man saw that there was an emergency and called Max back. Max came running back to Lily and the man said, "Good job, Max! You saved the day!" + +Lily was so happy that Max was safe and she thanked the man for his help. From that day on, Lily always made sure to sit and watch Max closely when they went for walks in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to her classroom. She loved her teacher and all her friends. She was very graceful when she walked and always tried to be kind to everyone. + +One day, a new girl named Emma came to their classroom. Emma was not very nice to Lily and her friends. She took their toys and made fun of them. Lily didn't know what to do. She tried to be nice to Emma and share her toys, but Emma still wasn't nice. + +Lily talked to her teacher about the problem and together they tried to talk to Emma about being kind. Emma listened and started to be nicer to everyone. Now Lily and Emma are friends and they both walk gracefully in their classroom, happy to be together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she found a funny looking egg. She picked it up and took it home. + +"Mama, look what I found!" Lily said excitedly. + +Her mama looked at the egg and said, "That's a dragon egg, Lily. We need to deliver it back to the forest where it belongs." + +So, Lily and her mama went to the forest to deliver the egg. But when they got there, they saw a big, scary dragon waiting for them. + +The dragon snatched the egg from Lily's hand and flew away. Lily was sad that the dragon took the egg, but she knew it was meant to be with its family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts, but her mom said she couldn't have any because she was allergic. One day, Lily saw an enormous peanut on the ground and picked it up. + +"Mama, can I eat this peanut?" asked Lily. + +"No, Lily. I can't allow you to eat that peanut. It's too dangerous," said her mom. + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was only trying to keep her safe. She threw the enormous peanut away and went to play with her toys instead. From that day on, Lily always asked her mom before eating anything new. +Once upon a time, there was a clever animal named Fox. Fox was very smart and always had a good plan. One day, Fox wanted to catch a bird. So, Fox made a trap with a stick and a string. Fox waited and waited. Finally, the bird flew into the trap! Fox was so happy. The sun began to rise and Fox went back to his home with the bird. Fox was very proud of himself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big mushroom. It was so big that a little bunny could hide under it. One day, a bird wanted to eat the mushroom. The bird flew high and then dove down, but the mushroom was too big for the bird to eat. + +The bird saw a frog nearby and asked for help. The frog said, "I can jump high and dive into the water. Maybe I can help you." The frog jumped high and then dove into the water. When the frog came out of the water, it had a small fish in its mouth. + +The bird thanked the frog and said, "Maybe we can share the fish and the mushroom." The frog and the bird sat under the big mushroom and shared their food. They became good friends and always shared their food together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. Her parents took her on a safari and she saw many animals. She saw lions and elephants and zebras. It was a sweet day. + +But then Lily got lost. She couldn't find her parents. She looked and looked but they were gone. She started to cry. A kind man saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. She told him she was lost. + +The kind man tried to help her but they couldn't find her parents. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She was all alone. The safari was not sweet anymore. It was a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful cookie with sprinkles on top. She loved her cookie very much and held it tightly in her hand. But then, she started to run and jump around, and suddenly she lost her cookie! She looked around but couldn't find it anywhere. She felt sad and started to cry. But then, her mom came and gave her another beautiful cookie. Lily was happy again and promised to hold it carefully this time. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of animals. There were chickens, pigs, and a big cow named Betsy. Betsy was very friendly and loved to eat grass all day long. One day, the farmer came to Betsy and said, "I'm going to store some hay in the barn for the winter." Betsy didn't know what "store" meant, but she knew the farmer was doing something important. + +Later that day, the farmer brought Betsy some delicious hay to eat. Betsy loved the hay so much that she ate it all up in just a few minutes. She mooed happily and thanked the farmer for the delicious hay. From that day on, Betsy knew that "store" meant the farmer was putting something away for later, and she couldn't wait for him to store more delicious hay for her to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pretty stones. One day, she found a shiny stone that looked like gold. But her mommy told her it was fake and not real gold. + +Lily was sad that her special stone was not real, but then she found another stone that was very heavy. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for her little arms. So, she asked her daddy to help her weigh the stone on a scale. + +They found out that the stone weighed as much as a big bag of flour! Lily was amazed and happy to have found such a heavy stone. She decided to keep it and show it to all her friends. From that day on, she loved collecting heavy stones and learning about how much they weigh. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with matches, but her mommy told her matches were dangerous and she wasn't allowed to touch them. One day, Lily found a match on the floor and she wanted to play with it. She rubbed the match on the box and it made a sharp sound. + +Suddenly, the match caught on fire and Lily was scared. She dropped the match on the ground and it started a fire. The fire grew bigger and bigger and Lily didn't know what to do. She ran to her mommy and told her what happened. + +Lily's mommy called the firemen and they came to put out the fire. Luckily, nobody was hurt, but Lily learned a valuable lesson. She knew matches were rare and dangerous, and she promised to never play with them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very small and yellow. One day, Tweety saw a big tree and wanted to enter it. But the tree was too tall for Tweety to climb. + +Suddenly, Tweety heard a bell ringing. It was coming from a nearby house. Tweety flew to the house and saw a girl with a graceful dress. The girl saw Tweety and said, "Hello little bird, do you want to come inside?" + +Tweety chirped happily and entered the house. The girl showed Tweety her room and they became friends. From that day on, Tweety would visit the girl every day and they would play together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spaghetti with sauce. He liked his sauce thick and red, just like his favorite superhero's cape. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help tie his shoes. Timmy tried and tried, but he just couldn't get it right. His mom showed him how to tie his shoes and he felt so proud of himself. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom made him his favorite spaghetti with thick, red sauce. He ate it all up and even asked for seconds. Timmy felt happy and full, knowing that he had learned something new and enjoyed his favorite meal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. But today it was very hot outside. The heat made her feel tired and thirsty. She went inside to get a drink of water. + +Lily's mom was cooking in the kitchen. She looked at Lily and saw that she was tired. "Are you okay, sweetie?" she asked. Lily sighed and said, "It's too hot outside." + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, it's very hot today. We need to be alert and stay cool." Mom gave Lily a popsicle to help her cool down. Lily felt better and went back outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Dove. Dove loved to fly high in the sky and explore new places. One day, Dove found a big tree with lots of tasty fruits on it. Dove was very happy and started eating the fruits. + +But suddenly, Dove saw a big cat coming towards the tree. The cat wanted to eat Dove! Dove was scared and thought about what to do. Then, Dove decided to quit eating and fly away quickly. Dove flew as fast as possible and escaped from the cat. + +From that day on, Dove learned to be careful and always look out for danger. But Dove also remembered the tasty fruits on the tree and sometimes went back to eat them, but only when it was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yellow toy car and her angel doll. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her toys. She saw a boy who was sad, so she went to talk to him. The boy was crying because he lost his toy airplane. Lily wanted to help him, so she gave him her yellow toy car. The boy was happy and thanked Lily. + +But then, Lily realized that she lost her angel doll. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She was sad and cried a lot. The boy saw that Lily was sad and wanted to help her too. He found her angel doll and gave it back to her. Lily was happy again and thanked the boy. + +The moral of the story is that when you help others, good things happen to you too. Lily helped the boy and got her angel doll back. But then, something bad happened. As Lily and the boy were leaving the park, a big dog came and attacked them. The dog was angry and bit Lily. The boy tried to help her, but he couldn't. They both got hurt and had to go to the hospital. + +The moral of the story is that even if you do good things, bad things can still happen. But it's important to always try to help others, because it's the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and jumping on her bed. One day, Lily's mommy said it was time to take a bath. Lily didn't like taking baths because she was scared of getting water in her eyes. + +Mommy poured some shampoo on Lily's hair and it smelled like strawberries. Lily liked the smell and giggled. Mommy helped Lily rinse the shampoo out of her hair and soon it was all clean. After the bath, Lily felt happy and clean. She hugged her mommy and went to bed with her favorite teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she found a bubble wand and started blowing bubbles. She was so happy watching the bubbles float in the air. + +But then, she accidentally popped one of the bubbles and started to cry. Her tears fell on the ground and made the grass wet. She tried to blow more bubbles to cheer herself up, but she couldn't stop crying. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew all the bubbles away, and Lily was left alone, still crying. She realized that she had lost all her bubbles and felt very sad. From that day on, she never blew bubbles again and would always cry when she thought about them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, while she was playing, she saw a shiny penny on the ground. It was made of copper. + +Lily picked up the penny and put it in her pocket. She thought it was very pretty. Later that day, she showed her mommy the penny. Her mommy told her that copper is a famous metal that people use to make things like pennies. + +As the day went on, Lily kept thinking about the penny. She wondered where it came from and how it got there. Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared in front of her. The fairy told Lily that the penny was a special penny and it appeared just for her. Lily was very happy and felt very lucky to have found the special penny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the river. One day, she saw a cute otter swimming in the water. Lily was very careful not to scare the otter away. She watched the otter swim and play for a long time. + +As it started to get dark, Lily knew it was time to go home. But when she got home, she realized she had forgotten her favorite toy at the river. She was very sad because she loved that toy so much. + +The next day, Lily went back to the river to look for her toy. She searched and searched, but she couldn't find it. Just when she was about to give up, the otter appeared with her toy in its mouth! Lily was so happy and thankful to the otter for finding her toy. From that day on, she always remembered to be careful and not forget her things at the river. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Lily saw a boy playing with a piece of cake. She wanted to play too, so she asked the boy if she could have a piece of cake. The boy smiled and gave her a piece of cake. + +Lily ate the cake and got some on her face. She felt embarrassed because the boy saw her messy face. The boy smiled and said, "Don't be embarrassed, it happens to me too." Lily felt better and smiled back at the boy. They played together for a while and had fun. + +When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to the boy and thanked him for sharing his cake. The boy smiled and said, "You're welcome, come back and play with me anytime." Lily was happy and went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to bake cakes. One day, Ducky was baking a cake when a rude fox came along. + +"Hey, Ducky! Give me your cake!" said the fox in a rude voice. + +"No way! This is my cake!" replied Ducky. + +The fox got angry and tried to take the cake from Ducky. But Ducky was brave and stood up for himself. He said, "No means no, Mr. Fox! You can't have my cake!" + +The fox realized he was wrong and said sorry to Ducky. From that day on, they became friends and baked cakes together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very independent and liked to do things on his own. He would often go on walks by himself and keep watch over his yard. + +One day, Max's owner went on a trip and left him with a babysitter. The babysitter wanted to keep Max safe, so she put him on a leash whenever they went outside. But Max didn't like being on a leash. He wanted to be free and independent like before. + +So, one day, when the babysitter wasn't looking, Max slipped out of his leash and ran away. He explored the neighborhood all by himself and had a great time. But when it got dark, Max realized he was lost and didn't know how to get back home. + +Luckily, Max's owner had put a tag on his collar with their phone number. A kind person found Max and called his owner, who came to pick him up. From then on, Max learned that it was important to stay safe but also be independent when he could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty birdcage with a yellow bird inside. Lily loved her bird and would always talk to it in a gentle voice. + +One day, Lily wanted to give her bird a hug. She reached into the birdcage to grab it, but she accidentally squeezed it too hard. The bird flew away and Lily was very sad. + +Lily tried to find her bird, but it was nowhere to be found. She looked and looked, but it was gone forever. From that day on, Lily learned to be gentle with all animals and never tried to grab them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, her mom accidentally burned the toast and it tasted yucky. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her dad came into the kitchen and saw Lily's sad face. He asked her what was wrong and she told him about the burnt toast. Her dad told her not to worry, he would restore the toaster so it wouldn't burn the toast anymore. + +Lily was happy and grateful that her dad fixed the toaster. She didn't know that he was good at fixing things. She realized that she was ignorant about her dad's skills. From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate her dad more and enjoyed her breakfast of perfectly toasted bread. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a castle. The castle had a big door that would open and close. A guard would watch the door and keep it safe. One day, the guard saw a big, scary dragon coming towards the castle. He was frightened! He quickly shut the door to keep the dragon out. The dragon tried to get in but the guard was strong and kept the door shut. The castle was safe and everyone was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant had a very long trunk that he used to eat lots of food. One day, the elephant met a little girl. The girl was very playful and wanted to play with the elephant. The elephant promised to play with the girl. + +The elephant and the girl played together all day long. They played hide-and-seek and tag. The elephant was very happy to have a new friend. At the end of the day, the elephant promised to come back and play with the girl again soon. + +The little girl was very happy and waved goodbye to the elephant. The elephant walked away with his big trunk swinging back and forth. The little girl couldn't wait to play with her new friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a wild lion. He lived in a big jungle with his friends, the monkeys and the birds. One day, the lion wanted to add some more friends to his group, so he went on a walk to find new animals to play with. + +As he was walking, he met a friendly elephant who wanted to trade some bananas for some coconuts. The lion didn't have any coconuts, but he knew where to find them. So, he took the elephant to a nearby tree and they traded the fruits. + +The elephant was happy and decided to join the lion's group of friends. They all played together in the jungle and had lots of fun. From that day on, the lion knew that if he wanted to make new friends, he just had to add kindness and help others trade what they needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars at night. One night, he saw a bright light in the sky. "What is that?" he asked his mom. "That's a planet," his mom said. "Can we go there?" Timmy asked. "No, it's too hard to get to," his mom replied. + +The next day, Timmy went to his friend's house to tell him about the planet. "I saw a planet last night," Timmy said. "What's a planet?" his friend asked. "It's a big ball in the sky," Timmy explained. "Can we go there?" his friend asked. "No, it's too hard to get to," Timmy replied. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friend decided to examine rocks in the park. They found a hard rock that looked like a planet. "This rock looks like a planet," Timmy said. "Let's pretend we're on the planet," his friend said. So they pretended to explore the planet and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress with lots of sparkles on it. One day, she went to the park with her flute. She loved to play her flute and make beautiful music. + +But then, a big dog came and took her flute away! Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She asked her mommy to help her find her flute. Her mommy read a book about how to find lost things and they followed the instructions. + +Finally, they found the dog with the flute. Lily's mommy talked to the dog's owner and they gave the flute back to her. Lily was very happy and played her flute all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy went to the park to play. While they were playing, Lily fell and hurt herself. She cried and cried. + +A kind lady came over and asked if she could help. Lily said yes. The lady had a needle and thread, and she used them to fix Lily's boo-boo. Lily felt much better. + +Teddy said, "Thank you for helping Lily. You are mighty kind." The lady smiled and said, "I am happy to help. It is important to allow others to help us when we need it." Lily and Teddy nodded their heads and said, "Yes, it is." And they all became friends and played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved bones! One day, Max found a big bone in the park. He was so happy and started to chew on it. But then, Max saw his friend Bella. Bella looked sad because she didn't have a bone to chew. Max knew he had to share his bone with Bella. Max was ready to be a good friend and share his bone. Bella was so happy and they both chewed on the bone together. From that day on, Max and Bella shared everything they had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cake, especially chocolate cake. One day, Timmy's mom made him a big chocolate cake for his birthday. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to eat it. + +As Timmy was about to take a bite, his little sister came in and said, "Can I have some cake too?" Timmy didn't want to share his cake, so he said, "No, this is my cake, go away!" + +His sister started to cry and Timmy felt bad for disturbing her. He decided to share his cake with her. They both ate the cake and it was delicious. + +After they finished eating, Timmy's mom came in and said, "You know, eating too much cake can be dangerous for your health." Timmy and his sister didn't understand what she meant, so they just smiled and went to play outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate toy bunny that she loved very much. One day, her little brother came running into her room and accidentally knocked over her toy box. The delicate bunny fell out and landed on the floor. + +Lily picked up her bunny and noticed that its ear was torn. She tried to fix it with some tape, but it wouldn't stick. She started to cry because she didn't want her bunny to be broken forever. + +That's when her brother had an idea. He grabbed a ball and started to bounce it. Lily's bunny started bouncing too! They both laughed and had so much fun bouncing the bunny and the ball together. Lily forgot all about the torn ear and was happy again. From that day on, they played together every day, bouncing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat leaves from the trees in the jungle. One day, he saw a juicy tree with lots of leaves, but it was across a river. Jerry didn't know how to swim, so he asked his friend, the wise old owl, for help. + +The owl said, "I can't swim either, but I know someone who can. The crocodile who lives in the river can help you." + +Jerry was scared of the crocodile, but he needed to get to the tree. So, he asked the crocodile for permission to ride on his back across the river. The crocodile agreed, but warned Jerry, "I will only permit you to ride on my back for one minute." + +Jerry quickly climbed on the crocodile's back and they started to cross the river. But, just as they were almost to the other side, the crocodile started to sink down into the water. Jerry remembered the owl's advice and quickly jumped off the crocodile's back and onto the river bank. The crocodile had tricked him! But Jerry was safe and he learned an important lesson - always be careful who you trust. +Once upon a time, there was a big field where many rabbits played. One day, a rabbit got lost and couldn't find its way back to its friends. The rabbit felt sad and scared. + +But then, a helpful girl came along and saw the lost rabbit. She picked up the rabbit and brought it back to the field where its friends were. The rabbit was happy again and hopped around with its friends. + +Later that day, the girl saw two rabbits fighting over a carrot. She decided to separate them so that they wouldn't hurt each other. The rabbits stopped fighting and went their separate ways. The girl felt proud that she could be helpful to the rabbits. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat cereal from her favorite bowl. Every morning, she would pour the milk and cereal into the bowl and eat it all up. + +One day, Lily accidentally left her bowl in the sun. The sun made the bowl very hot and dry. When she poured her cereal into the bowl, it started to shrink! Lily was very surprised and didn't know what to do. + +But then, she remembered her mom told her that hot things can make things shrink. Lily was sad that her favorite bowl was ruined, but happy that she learned something new. From then on, she made sure to always keep her bowl in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dinosaur who liked to play rough. He would push and shove his friends, and sometimes even hurt them. One day, his friends got tired of this and decided to remove themselves from his company. + +The mighty dinosaur was sad and lonely without his friends. He realized that he had been mean and apologized to his friends. They forgave him and they all played together happily ever after. The moral of the story is that it's important to treat others kindly and with respect, or else you might end up alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved eating yummy cookies that her mom baked for her. One day, Lily's mom gave her a cookie and told her not to worry about anything. + +Lily was so happy to eat the cookie, but she couldn't open the wrapper. She tried and tried, but it just wouldn't open. She asked her mom for help, but her mom was busy on the phone. + +Lily got frustrated and started crying. She wanted to eat the yummy cookie so badly. She kept trying to open it, but it just wouldn't budge. Eventually, she gave up and threw the cookie away. She was so sad that she didn't get to eat her favorite treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with her mommy. One day, they went to the store to buy some paint. Lily's mommy said they needed to find some cheap paint because they didn't have a lot of money. + +Lily saw a penny on the ground and picked it up. She showed it to her mommy and asked if they could use it to buy paint. Her mommy said that it wasn't enough, but Lily could keep the penny and save it for later. + +As they walked through the store, they saw a man who was also looking for paint. He asked Lily's mommy where to find the cheap paint. Lily's mommy showed him where to go and they started talking. The man said he was an artist and showed Lily and her mommy some of his paintings. They were beautiful! + +Lily's mommy asked the man if he could teach Lily how to paint like him. The man said yes and they all went to his studio to paint together. Lily was so happy to learn how to paint and she knew she would always remember the day she found a penny and met a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her cute teddy bear. One day, Lily's family decided to go on a picnic. They packed some sandwiches, fruits and drinks in a big basket. + +Lily was so excited to go on the picnic. She hugged her teddy bear and put it in her backpack. She knew she would need her bear for victory in the games they would play. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily saw a group of children playing a game. She watched them carefully and learned how to play. She knew that if she played well, she could win a victory. + +Lily got her teddy bear out of her backpack and held it tightly. She played the game with all her might and, in the end, she won the victory! Her family was so proud of her. As they packed up to leave, Lily hugged her teddy bear and whispered, "Thank you for helping me win." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a sleepy thumb. She always sucked on it when she was sleepy. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going on a trip. Lily was so excited! She packed all her toys and clothes in her suitcase. + +But when they got to the airport, Lily's mommy realized she forgot to supply Lily's favorite toy. Lily started crying and didn't want to go on the trip anymore. Her mommy tried to calm her down, but Lily was very upset. + +In the end, Lily didn't have a good time on the trip because she was so sad about her toy. She missed it so much that she couldn't enjoy anything else. When they got back home, Lily was still sad and missed her toy. She learned that sometimes forgetting something important can cause a big problem. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red one, a blue one and a green one. One day, he was playing with his red car when suddenly it got stuck under the couch. Timmy tried to get it out but it was too far. He felt sad and frustrated. + +Then, his sister came to help him. She had a long stick with a sharp point called a spear. She used it to get the car out from under the couch. Timmy was happy and said, "Wow, that was useful!" But then, he accidentally knocked over his blue car and it got stuck too. This time, his sister couldn't use the spear to get it out because it was facing the wrong way. So, they had to reverse the couch to get the car out. In the end, they were both happy and played with their cars together. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Brownie. Brownie had a big mustache that he was very proud of. One day, Brownie went to the river to catch some fish for his dinner. While he was fishing, a little rabbit named Thumper came by. + +Thumper saw Brownie's big mustache and said, "Wow, your mustache is so big! Can I touch it?" Brownie didn't like Thumper touching his mustache, so he said, "No, you can't touch it." + +Thumper felt sad and wanted to play with Brownie, but Brownie didn't want to. Brownie realized he had to choose between keeping his prideful mustache or making a new friend. Brownie thought for a moment and decided that having a friend was more important than his mustache. So, Brownie let Thumper touch his mustache, and they became friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her house. She loved to run and jump, but she was feeling tired. She wanted to go upstairs to take a nap, but her cat was blocking the stair. Lily tried to move the cat, but it wouldn't budge. + +Lily got frustrated and started to cry. Her mom heard her and came to help. She picked up the cat and released it outside. Lily was happy and went up the stair to take her nap. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her little brother who had accidentally knocked over a vase. Lily was scared and didn't want to come down the stair. Her mom came to her and held her hand. She told her it was okay and they went down the stair together to clean up the mess. + +In the end, Lily was happy and proud of herself for being brave. She realized that sometimes things can be scary, but with the help of her mom, she could handle anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She would twirl and spin around her room, imagining she was a graceful ballerina. One day, she went to a dance class and saw a big girl wearing a sparkly belt. "Wow, that belt is so pretty!" Lily exclaimed. + +The big girl smiled and said, "Thank you! I earned this belt by practicing every day and working hard. If you keep practicing, you can earn one too." + +Lily was determined to earn a belt just like the big girl's. She practiced every day, rising early in the morning to dance before school. Months went by, and one day, Lily had her first recital. She put on her sparkly belt and danced on stage, feeling graceful and proud. The audience clapped and cheered, and Lily knew all her hard work had paid off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max who was her best friend. One day, Lily and Max went to a show where they saw a clown perform. The clown did many funny things and made everyone laugh. When the clown finished, everyone started to clap and applaud. + +Lily was so happy that she started to clap too. Max barked happily and wagged his tail. However, Lily's mom noticed that Lily had dropped her ice cream on her dress and she felt embarrassed. Max licked her face to make her feel better. + +After the show, Lily and Max went home. Lily's mom helped her clean her dress and Lily felt better. She hugged Max and said, "I'm so happy we saw the clown today!" Max barked happily and licked her face again. They both went to bed, tired but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to eat his breakfast with a spoon. One day, he saw his grandma kneel down to pick up a toy he dropped. She was deaf and couldn't hear him say "thank you". + +Timmy felt sad that his grandma couldn't hear him. He wanted to help her, so he decided to learn sign language. He practiced every day and soon he could sign "thank you" to his grandma. + +One morning, when Timmy's grandma was making breakfast, she dropped a spoon. Timmy quickly ran to pick it up and gave it back to her with a big smile. His grandma was so proud of him and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Timmy and his grandma communicated with sign language and Timmy felt happy that he could help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to eat candy all the time, but his mommy said he needed to eat healthy food too. She went to the store to buy some broccoli, but Timmy didn't like it. He was persistent and didn't want to eat it. + +One day, Timmy's mommy made a yummy dinner with broccoli. Timmy didn't want to eat it, but his mommy said he had to try it. Timmy took a bite and it wasn't so bad after all! He ate all his broccoli and felt very proud. + +From that day on, Timmy ate broccoli all the time. He learned that sometimes you have to try new things, even if you don't think you'll like them. Timmy was happy he tried broccoli and his mommy was happy he was eating healthy food. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her serve dinner. But Timmy was too busy playing with his toys and said no. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom showed him a photo of a family who didn't have any food to eat. Timmy felt bad and realized he should have helped his mom serve dinner. He was tired from playing all day but he knew he needed to help his mom. + +Timmy learned that it's important to help others, even if we feel tired. And that serving others can make a big difference in their lives. From that day on, Timmy helped his mom every day and he felt happy knowing he was doing something good. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his cube toy. It was his favorite toy in the whole wide world. + +One day, Timmy's little sister came along and wanted to play with the cube too. Timmy didn't want to share his toy, so he said no. His sister started to cry and Timmy felt bad. + +Timmy decided to do something graceful and share his cube with his sister. She was so happy and they played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and create things. One day, she found some paper in the trash. She thought it was a waste, but then she had an idea. + +Lily started to draw on the paper with her crayons. She drew a big, colorful picture of a butterfly. Her mom came in and saw what Lily was doing. + +"Wow, Lily! That's so creative!" her mom said. + +Lily smiled and continued to draw. Suddenly, her little brother came in and stared at her picture. + +"Can I draw too?" he asked. + +"Of course!" Lily said. + +Together, they drew more pictures and had so much fun. Even though the paper was thrown away, they turned it into something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he decided to go on an adventure to gather some pretty flowers for his mommy. He walked through fields and forests until he found a big gate. The gate was very tall and shiny, and it looked very original. + +Timmy opened the gate and went through it. He saw many different flowers and picked the most beautiful ones he could find. He put them in a basket and walked back home to give them to his mommy. She was very happy and gave Timmy a big hug. From that day on, Timmy loved to gather flowers and explore new places through the big gate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around her house. One day, she saw a blueberry bush in her backyard. She thought it looked interesting and wanted to pick some blueberries. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I pick some blueberries?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful not to eat too many." So, Lily picked some blueberries and put them in a basket. + +As she was riding her bike, she saw her friend Jack. Jack said, "Hi Lily, what do you have in your basket?" Lily said, "I picked some blueberries. Do you want to try some?" Jack said, "Yes, please." They both ate some blueberries and thought they were delicious. + +Lily and Jack continued to ride their bikes and have fun together. They both thought it was an interesting day because they found a blueberry bush and got to ride their bikes together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play in the park. One day, he saw a green frog hopping around and he wanted to catch it. He chased the frog all the way to a big, scary building with bars on the windows. + +"What is this place?" Timmy asked a police officer who was standing outside. + +"This is a jail," the officer replied. "It's where bad guys go when they break the law." + +Timmy shivered at the thought of being locked up in a jail. He quickly forgot about the frog and ran back home. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy some candy. As they were walking down the aisle, Timmy saw a man with a mask running out of the store with a bag of candy. + +"Stop him! He's a bad guy!" Timmy shouted. + +The police arrived and caught the thief. Timmy felt proud of himself for helping catch the bad guy, but he also felt grateful that he wasn't the one going to jail. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She was very pretty and kind. She had a big castle with many doors. One day, she wanted to open a door, but it was stuck. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't open. + +Then, a little girl came by and saw the queen struggling. The little girl said, "I can help you open the door!" The queen was happy and said, "Thank you, that would be perfect!" + +The little girl pushed and pulled and finally, the door opened! The queen was so happy and gave the little girl a big hug. From that day on, the queen and the little girl became good friends and opened many doors together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hear stories and her mom would tell her one every night before bed. One night, Lily's mom told her a story about a little bunny who went on an adventure in the forest. The bunny met many animals along the way, but they were all harmless and friendly. + +Lily loved the story so much that she wanted to hear it again. "Mommy, I know this story, but can you tell it to me one more time?" she asked. Her mom smiled and started the story again, and Lily listened with excitement. + +After the story, Lily felt happy and cozy in her bed. She knew that she had a good day and was excited for tomorrow. She closed her eyes and fell asleep, dreaming about the little bunny's adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods behind her house. One day, she found a shiny rock that she thought was amazing. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed and fell asleep. But in the middle of the night, she woke up and saw a glowing spirit in her room. The spirit was friendly and asked Lily to call her if she ever needed help. + +The next day, Lily went back to the woods and got lost. She remembered the spirit and called out for help. Suddenly, the spirit appeared and guided Lily back home safely. From that day on, Lily knew that the amazing rock she found was more than just a rock - it had brought her a special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was very happy and enthusiastic. He loved to play with his toys and ride his horse. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. He wanted to see the animals and the trees. + +As he walked, he heard a noise. It was a surprise! A big, scary bear was coming towards him. The prince was scared, but he tried to be brave. He stood still and hoped the bear would go away. + +But the bear did not go away. It attacked the prince and hurt him badly. The prince was very sad and hurt. He wished he had stayed in his castle where he was safe. From then on, he never went for a walk in the forest again. +Once upon a time, there was a house. The house was very dirty. The mommy said to the little girl, "We need to clean the house." + +The little girl said, "I don't like cleaning. Can we replace the house instead?" + +The mommy laughed and said, "No, we can't replace the house. We just need to clean it." + +So, the mommy and the little girl cleaned the house together. They scrubbed the floors and washed the windows. When they were done, the house was no longer dirty. The little girl was happy because the house looked nice and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a nest on a roof. The roof was very tall and the bird loved to look out at the world from up high. One day, the little bird saw an ugly cat walking on the ground below. The cat looked up at the bird and said, "I wish I could fly like you." + +The little bird smiled and said, "I can teach you how to fly!" So, the bird flew down to the ground and showed the cat how to flap its wings. The cat tried and tried, but it couldn't fly. The bird said, "It's okay, you just need to keep practicing." + +The next day, the little bird saw the cat again. This time, the cat was chasing a mouse. The little bird warned the cat, "Be careful, chasing others won't make you happy." But the cat didn't listen and continued to chase the mouse. Suddenly, the cat fell off the roof and hurt itself. The little bird flew down to help and said, "See, being mean and chasing others only leads to trouble. It's better to be kind and smile." And from that day on, the cat learned to be kind and smile, just like the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks and build tall buildings. One day, she built a very tall building with lots of blocks. She was so proud of herself! + +But then, she accidentally knocked it over and all the blocks fell down. Lily felt very helpless and sad. + +Her mom came over and saw what had happened. "It's okay, Lily," she said. "Let's try to balance the blocks and build the building again." + +Lily and her mom worked together to balance the blocks and build the building again. It wasn't as tall as before, but it was still very nice. Lily felt happy again and learned that even when things fall down, she can always try again and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved looking out of the window and watching the birds fly by. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to learn how to make cookies. Lily was very excited because she loved cookies. + +Lily's mom gathered all the ingredients and started to mix them together. Lily was so excited that she accidentally knocked over the flour and made a big mess. Her mom called her clumsy and told her to be more careful. + +Lily felt sad and embarrassed, but she didn't give up. She learned from her mistake and tried again. This time, she was more careful and didn't make a mess. When the cookies were done, they looked and tasted delicious. Lily was so proud of herself for learning how to make cookies and for being more careful. +Once upon a time, a little bird named Tweetie was flying in the sky. Tweetie was feeling happy and free because he was flying high. Suddenly, he saw a big and yummy-looking worm on the ground. He flew down to get it. But when he reached the ground, he saw that it was a trap! The trap had a door that closed behind Tweetie, and he couldn't get out. + +Tweetie tried to fly out, but he couldn't. He was so scared and sad. He started to dream of his home, where he could eat all the worms he wanted. But he was stuck in the trap. He was there for a long time, and he couldn't escape. + +One day, a boy came and saw Tweetie in the trap. The boy felt bad for Tweetie and wanted to help him. He opened the trap and tried to get Tweetie out, but it was too late. Tweetie was too weak and had been in the trap for too long. Tweetie passed away, and the boy was sad. + +The boy felt bad because he didn't want Tweetie to get trapped. He wanted to make an original birdhouse for Tweetie so that he could live safely. But it was too late, and Tweetie was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she accidentally shut her finger in the toy box. She cried out in pain and her mommy came running to see what happened. + +Mommy asked, "What happened, Lily? Did you hurt your finger?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, mommy. I was being careless and shut my finger in the toy box." + +Mommy comforted Lily and put a bandage on her finger. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful when playing with her toys and always made sure to keep her fingers away from anything that could shut on them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dollies and teddy bears. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with his toy car. Lily asked, "Can I play with you?" + +The boy said, "Sure, but be careful. My toy car is thin and might break if you play too rough." + +Lily picked up the toy car and felt the texture. She said, "It feels smooth and shiny." Then she leaned the toy car against a tree and they both played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Sammy. Sammy liked to walk sideways on the beach and find yummy things to eat. One day, Sammy saw a big wave coming towards him. He got scared and started to speed away as fast as he could. + +As Sammy was running away, he saw another crab who looked upset. The upset crab was crying because he lost his favorite rock. Sammy felt bad for the upset crab and decided to help him find the rock. + +Sammy and the upset crab searched all over the beach, but they couldn't find the rock. Just when they were about to give up, Sammy saw something shiny in the sand. It was the upset crab's rock! The upset crab was so happy and thanked Sammy for helping him. Sammy felt proud of himself for being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear. He lived in a forest with lots of trees and grass. One day, the bear went for a walk on a track. He saw some yummy berries and decided to take a bite. But then he heard a noise and got anxious. He thought it might be a scary animal. But it was just a little rabbit hopping by. The bear felt silly for being scared and continued on his walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear her princess costume. One day, Lily's mom called her for dinner, but Lily didn't want to take off her costume because it was so pretty. + +At the dinner table, Lily started to feel uncomfortable in her costume. It was too tight and itchy. She asked her mom if she could take it off, but her mom said no because they were going to a costume party later. + +Lily was sad because she didn't want to wear her uncomfortable costume all night. But then she had an idea! She called her friend who had a different costume and asked if they could trade. Her friend said yes, and Lily was so happy to wear her new, comfortable costume to the party. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little goat named Billy. Billy had a horn on his head that he loved to play with. One day, while Billy was playing with his horn, he lost it in the tall grass. + +Billy didn't know what to do. He searched and searched but couldn't find his horn. He felt sad and scared because he didn't want to be without his horn. + +As he wandered around, he met a big, mean wolf who was ignorant and didn't care about anyone else's feelings. The wolf saw that Billy was upset and asked him what was wrong. Billy told the wolf that he had lost his horn and didn't know where to find it. + +The wolf saw this as an opportunity to take advantage of Billy's situation. He offered to help Billy find his horn, but only if Billy promised to do something for him in return. Billy knew that the wolf was up to no good, so he decided to be brave and walk away. He knew that he would eventually find his horn on his own. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the sky and watch the birds fly. One day, she saw a big black bird called a raven. It had shiny feathers and a sharp beak. Lily thought it was lucky to see such a beautiful bird. + +The next day, Lily went for a walk in the woods. She saw the raven again, but this time it was on the ground. It looked like it had hurt its wing. Lily felt sad for the raven and wanted to help. She gently picked it up and took it home. + +Lily's mom helped her take care of the raven's wing. They gave it food and water and kept it warm. After a few days, the raven's wing was better and it was able to fly again. The raven flew away, but Lily felt lucky to have helped it. From that day on, whenever Lily looked at the sky, she remembered the lucky raven she helped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her favorite toy, a stuffed bear named Teddy. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to take a bath. Lily didn't want to take a bath because she was having so much fun playing with Teddy. + +But her mom said she had to, so Lily went to the bathroom. She put her bean-shaped shampoo bottle on the edge of the tub and started to bathe. As she was washing her hair, she heard a strange noise coming from the dark drain. She felt scared, but her mom told her not to worry. + +After she finished bathing, Lily went to bed with Teddy. But in the middle of the night, she woke up to a loud sound. She looked over and saw that Teddy was gone! She remembered the strange noise from the drain and realized that Teddy must have fallen in. With a brave heart, she got out of bed, went to the bathroom and looked down the drain. There was Teddy, looking up at her with his button eyes. She quickly grabbed him and hugged him tight, feeling relieved that he was safe. From that day on, she made sure to keep Teddy away from the drain during bath time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. One day, she found a big and heavy rock. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for her. She left it there and went to play with her toys. + +As she was playing, she saw a little beetle crawling on the ground. She picked it up and put it on a leaf. The beetle looked happy and started to crawl around. Lily watched it for a while and then went back to playing. + +Later that day, Lily went to eat dinner with her family. Her mom made a delicious salad with lots of vegetables. Lily was excited to eat it because she loved vegetables. As she was eating, she saw something strange in her salad. It was the same beetle she had seen earlier in the garden! She was surprised and didn't know what to do. Her mom explained that sometimes insects get into the vegetables when they are grown outside. Lily felt a little sad for the beetle, but she knew it was just a mistake. From then on, she always checked her food before she ate it. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fierce lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends, the monkeys and the birds. One day, the lion was very hungry, so he went out to hunt for food. He saw a rabbit and tried to catch it, but it was too fast for him. + +Then, the lion saw a taxi passing by. He thought it was a big, yellow animal and decided to snap at it. But the taxi didn't move, it just honked its horn loudly. The lion got scared and ran back to his friends in the jungle. From that day on, he never tried to snap at a taxi again. +Once upon a time, there was a flower. The flower was very small and it lived in a pot. One day, the sun came out and shone on the flower. The flower began to bloom and it grew bigger and bigger. The flower was so pretty! + +The flower was also very loud. It made a noise that sounded like a bee buzzing. The flower was happy and it wanted everyone to know. The flower was also very wide. It took up a lot of space in the pot. + +The flower stayed in the pot for a long time, but eventually it got too big. The flower needed more space to bloom. So, the flower was moved to a bigger pot where it could grow even wider and louder. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun. Bun had soft, white fur that was very smooth to the touch. One day, Bun was hopping through the forest when he saw a squirrel. + +"Hello, Mr. Squirrel," said Bun. + +"Hello, Bun," replied Mr. Squirrel. "What are you up to today?" + +"I'm looking for some carrots to eat," said Bun. "Do you know where I can find some?" + +"I'm not sure," said Mr. Squirrel. "But I can help you look. Let's number the places we search so we don't miss any." + +Bun and Mr. Squirrel searched all over the forest, but they couldn't find any carrots. Finally, they decided to ask the wise old owl for help. The owl told them that the carrots were in a secret garden that only animals with soft, smooth fur could enter. Bun was so happy that his fur was just right, and he and Mr. Squirrel went to the garden and found lots of delicious carrots to eat. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys before dinner. Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy!" and started to put his toys away. + +But Timmy was careless and didn't put all his toys in the toy box. He left some toys on the floor. His mom came back and saw the toys on the floor. She said, "Timmy, you need to put all your toys away. You can't leave them on the floor." + +Timmy looked at his mom and said, "I did put them away, Mommy. They're just lying on the floor." His mom measured the room with her eyes and saw that there were still toys on the floor. She said, "Timmy, you need to be more careful. You can't lie about putting your toys away." + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'll put them away now." But it was too late. Timmy's mom stepped on one of the toys and fell down. She hurt her leg and had to go to the hospital. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had an ordinary day, but she was excited to wear her new dress. She peeked in the mirror and twirled around in her pretty dress. + +Lily went outside to play with her friends. They played hide-and-seek and Lily found the perfect hiding spot behind a tree. She peeked out to see if her friends were looking for her. + +After playing, Lily went back inside and her mom asked her how her day was. Lily said it was great and showed her mom her new dress. Her mom said she looked beautiful and Lily felt happy. + +As the day turned into night, Lily changed out of her dress and got ready for bed. She peeked under her bed to make sure there were no monsters. Lily felt safe and cozy in her bed, dreaming of the fun she had in her new dress. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide road. Cars would zoom by all day long, making lots of noise. But one day, a little birdie came to warn all the animals to be careful when crossing the road. The birdie said, "Be quiet and look both ways before you cross!" + +All the animals listened to the birdie's warning and were very quiet as they crossed the road. They looked both ways and made it to the other side safely. From then on, they remembered to always be careful when crossing the big, wide road. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily found a shiny coin on the ground. She was so happy and wanted to show her mommy. + +When Lily got home, she showed her mommy the coin. Her mommy was happy for her, but then she told Lily not to put it in her mouth because it was dirty. Lily promised not to put it in her mouth, but she was sad because she wanted to play with it. + +The next day, Lily's mommy took her to the store. Lily saw a big, juicy orange and asked her mommy if she could have it. Her mommy said yes and gave her the orange. As they were walking home, Lily saw a little bird that looked hungry. She asked her mommy if they could feed the bird the orange. Her mommy thought it was a good idea and they fed the bird together. Lily was happy because she made a new friend and the bird was happy because it was no longer hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named True. True lived in a pond with his friends. Every morning, True would wake up early and jump around the pond. All of his friends loved to watch him jump. + +One day, a big bird came to the pond. The bird saw True and thought he looked tasty. The bird swooped down and grabbed True with his sharp claws. True tried to jump away, but it was too late. The bird flew away with True in his claws. + +All of True's friends were sad. They missed their green friend who loved to jump. They knew they would never see him again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot lived with his owner, a kind lady who loved him very much. Spot loved to play and run around in the garden, but sometimes he would wander off too far. + +One day, Spot went on an adventure and didn't come back. His owner looked everywhere for him, but he was nowhere to be found. She was worried and sad that her little dog was lost. + +Spot, meanwhile, had wandered into the woods and couldn't find his way back home. He barked and barked, hoping someone would hear him. But nobody listened. Spot was all alone and scared. + +Days went by and Spot's owner never gave up looking for him. But sadly, Spot was never found. The moral of the story is to always listen to your owner and stay close to home, or you might get lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color blue and had a blue dress. One day, she saw a blue butterfly and wanted to catch it. + +Lily asked her friend, Timmy, "Can you help me catch the blue butterfly?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, I can help you. Let's invite our friends to come with us." + +They invited their friends and went to the park. They saw the blue butterfly and tried to catch it. Suddenly, the butterfly flew away and they couldn't catch it. + +Lily and Timmy's friends said, "Let's escape from the park and try to find the butterfly somewhere else." + +They left the park and went to the forest. They saw the blue butterfly again and this time, they caught it. Lily was very happy and said, "I love my blue butterfly." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big net in the playground and wanted to play on it. Her mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. Don't swing too high or you might get hurt." + +Lily climbed up onto the net and started to swing back and forth. She felt the wind in her hair and it made her giggle. Suddenly, she lost her balance and fell off the net. She started to cry because it hurt her knee. + +Her mommy came over and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" Lily shook her head and showed her mommy her hurt knee. Her mommy kissed it and said, "It's okay, sweetie. Let's go get a band-aid." Lily smiled and felt better knowing her mommy was there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Max who liked to play with his toys. One day, Max's favorite toy, a red car, broke when he accidentally dropped it on the ground. Max was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily saw her brother was sad and wanted to help him. She took the broken car and tried to fix it. She folded a piece of paper and put it under the car to make it stand up straight. Max was happy to see his sister trying to help him, even though the car was still broken. + +From that day on, Lily and Max played together more often. Max learned that it was okay to have a broken toy because he had a sister who loved him and tried to help him. And Lily learned that sometimes, even if you can't fix something completely, you can still make it a little bit better. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day in the sun. One day, Mittens saw an orange sitting on the counter. Mittens wanted the orange, but it was too high to reach. Mittens meowed and meowed, but nobody heard him. + +Suddenly, a dog named Max came into the room. Max saw Mittens trying to get the orange and started to bark loudly. Mittens got scared and started to shout at Max. Max didn't stop barking and Mittens got even more scared. + +Finally, their owner came into the room and saw what was happening. She picked up Mittens and gave him the orange. Mittens was happy and started to purr. Max stopped barking and wagged his tail. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her big backyard. One day, she found a lime on the ground. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled sour and sweet at the same time. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a scary noise. She turned around and saw a big dog. The dog barked loudly and Lily got scared. She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, there's a scary dog outside!" + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog won't hurt you. Let's go outside and give him some lime. Maybe he'll like it." So, they went outside and gave the lime to the dog. The dog licked the lime and wagged his tail happily. Lily stopped weeping and smiled. She made a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. Lily loved to play on the swing and rock back and forth. She felt like she was flying! + +After playing on the swing, Lily and her mommy went for a walk. They searched for pretty flowers and found some daisies. Lily loved how they smelled, but when she tried to taste them, they were sour. + +Lily and her mommy had so much fun at the park. They played, searched, and explored together. Lily couldn't wait to go back and rock on the swing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, she woke up early to see the sunrise. The sky turned pink and orange, and the sun came up slowly. Lily felt happy and excited. + +But then she realized she was hungry. She went to the kitchen and saw her mom making pancakes. They smelled so good! Lily ate her pancakes and drank some milk. She felt better now. + +Later that day, Lily wanted to mail a letter to her grandma. She put the letter in an envelope and went to the mailbox. She put the envelope inside and raised the red flag. That meant the mailman would come and take the letter to grandma's house. Lily felt proud of herself for mailing her first letter. +Once upon a time, there was a tall man named Jack. Jack worked at a restaurant where he would serve food to people. One day, Jack saw a little boy crying outside the restaurant. Jack asked the boy, "Why are you crying?" + +The boy said, "I lost my toy saw. It was my favorite toy." Jack felt bad for the boy and said, "I will help you find it." Jack and the boy searched everywhere, but they couldn't find the saw. + +Finally, Jack said, "I'm sorry, we can't find it. Maybe it's lost forever." The boy started crying again and Jack felt sad. He wished he could make the boy happy. But sometimes, things just don't go the way we want them to. +Once upon a time, there was a small town near a big river. One day, it rained a lot and the river started to rise. The people in the town were worried that the river would flood their homes. + +A little boy named Timmy asked his dad if they should leave the town. His dad said no, and insisted that everything would be okay. But Timmy didn't feel safe and thought the river looked very big and smelly. + +The next day, the river flooded the town and everyone had to leave their homes. Timmy's dad felt bad for not listening to Timmy's worries. They had to stay in a shelter for a long time and lost many of their things. Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to trust your instincts and speak up, even if others insist that everything is okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a tree. The bird loved to play and sing all day long. One day, a big storm came and a branch fell from the tree. The little bird was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a kind squirrel came to comfort the little bird. The squirrel said, "Don't be afraid, little bird. I will help you find a new branch that is fit for you to live on." The squirrel searched and searched until he found the perfect branch for the little bird. + +The little bird was so happy and grateful to the squirrel for helping him. From that day on, the little bird learned that it's important to have friends who can comfort you when you're scared, and who can help you find things that fit just right. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear that she loved to hug and kiss. One day, Lily went to the park and found a skull on the ground. She thought it was scary, but also interesting. She picked it up and showed it to her teddy bear. "Look, Teddy, a skull!" she said. Teddy didn't think it was cute, but Lily still liked it. She gave the skull a kiss and put it back where she found it. From that day on, Lily always looked for interesting things at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground and put it in her pocket. Her friend, Timmy, saw her put the penny in her pocket and asked, "What are you going to do with that penny, Lily?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I plan to save it in my piggy bank so I can buy a toy later." + +Timmy thought that was a good idea and said, "I have a pocket too, but it's empty. Do you have any more pennies?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, sorry. But we can still have fun together even if we don't have any money." + +They continued to play quietly in the park, enjoying each other's company without needing anything else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and wear her nice clothes. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we need to go shopping for new clothes." + +Lily asked, "Can we spend a long time at the store?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, we can spend all day if you want." + +At the store, Lily saw a beautiful dress that she really liked. She said to her mom, "Mommy, can I have this nice dress?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, you can have that dress. It will be our special surprise for spending the whole day shopping for clothes." + +Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to wear her new dress. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was always tired because he stayed up late playing with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom asked him a question. She asked, "Timmy, did you clean your room?" Timmy didn't want to clean his room, so he lied and said yes. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom went to check his room and saw that it was still very messy. She was very upset and decided to prevent Timmy from playing with his toys for a week. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do without his toys. + +The next day, Timmy went outside to play, but he wasn't paying attention and ran into the street. A car was coming and the driver couldn't stop in time. Timmy was hit by the car and hurt very badly. Timmy's mom was very sad and wished she had prevented him from going outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, she went outside to play and saw that her favorite toy was gone. Someone had stolen it! Lily was very sad and troubled. + +She looked around and saw footprints in the wet ground. She followed the footprints and they led her to her neighbor's house. She knocked on the door and asked if they had seen her toy. The neighbor said no, but Lily saw her toy through the window. The neighbor had stolen it! + +Lily was brave and told her neighbor that she knew they had her toy. The neighbor felt bad and gave the toy back to Lily. Lily was happy again and went back outside to play in the wet rain. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Sally. They loved to play together every day. One day, Timmy wanted to play with his toy car, but Sally wanted to play with her doll. They couldn't agree on what to play with. + +Timmy said, "I disagree, I want to play with my car." + +Sally replied, "No, I want to play with my doll." + +They were both feeling sad because they couldn't play together. Then, Timmy had an idea. He said, "Let's read the newspaper together instead." + +Sally thought that was a good idea. They looked at the pictures and read the words. Suddenly, they saw a terrible picture of a fire. They both felt sad and scared. + +Timmy said, "I disagree with fires. They are terrible." + +Sally nodded her head in agreement. From that day on, they both agreed to read the newspaper together and talk about what they saw. They learned that even when they disagreed, they could still find a way to have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color all day long. One day, she drew a picture of a beautiful butterfly. She was so happy with her drawing that she wanted to show it to her mommy. + +Lily ran to the kitchen where her mommy was setting the table for dinner. She placed her drawing on the table and said, "Look mommy, I drew a butterfly!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Wow, Lily! You are becoming such a great artist!" + +But then, Lily accidentally knocked over a glass of water on the table. She felt very sorry and said, "I'm sorry mommy, I didn't mean to spill the water." Her mommy smiled again and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can clean it up together." And so, Lily and her mommy cleaned up the spilled water and continued to set the table for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a green forest. In the forest, there lived a zebra. The zebra was black and white. One day, the zebra saw a big river. The zebra wanted to cross the river, but it was scared. "I don't dare to cross the river," said the zebra. + +Suddenly, the zebra saw a little bird. The little bird was green. "Hello, zebra," said the little bird. "Why are you scared?" The zebra told the little bird that it wanted to cross the river, but it was scared. "Don't be scared," said the little bird. "I dare you to cross the river." + +The zebra thought about it and then it said, "Okay, I will try." The zebra walked towards the river and slowly crossed it. The little bird was happy and said, "You did it! You are brave!" From that day on, the zebra was not scared anymore and it explored the forest with the little green bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very pretty cup that she loved to drink juice from. One day, Lily's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw Lily's cup and thought it was very attractive. He asked if he could borrow it to drink some juice. Lily said yes and lent him the cup. + +But when Tommy was done drinking the juice, he accidentally dropped the cup and it broke into many pieces. Lily was very sad because she loved her pretty cup. Tommy felt bad and apologized, but Lily was still upset. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her that it's important to be careful with things we borrow from others. She also said that accidents happen and it's important to forgive our friends when they make mistakes. Lily realized that her mom was right and forgave Tommy. From then on, they made sure to be extra careful with each other's things. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in a big tree. The owl was very popular because he helped all the animals in the forest with their problems. One day, a little rabbit came to the owl and asked, "Can you help me find my lost carrot?" + +The owl replied, "Of course! I will work hard to find your carrot." So, the owl flew around the forest and searched for the lost carrot. After a while, he found it and brought it back to the little rabbit. + +The rabbit was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Owl! You are the best!" The owl smiled and said, "It was my pleasure to help you. If you ever need my help again, just let me know." From that day on, the owl became even more popular in the forest because everyone knew he was always willing to work hard to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a silly cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to play with a ball of yarn and nap in the sun. One day, Mittens saw a big boat sail by on the river. Mittens wanted to sail too, so he jumped in an ashtray and pretended it was a boat. + +Mittens sailed down the river in his ashtray boat, feeling the wind in his fur. He saw ducks and fish swimming in the water and waved to them. Mittens was having so much fun, he didn't even notice when the ashtray started to tip over. + +Suddenly, Mittens fell into the water with a splash! He swam back to shore, wet and shivering. Mittens realized that sailing in an ashtray wasn't the best idea, but he still had a great adventure. From then on, Mittens stuck to playing with his ball of yarn and napping in the sun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick pretty flowers. One day, she found a delicate butterfly with wings as soft as cotton candy. + +Lily wanted to show her mommy the butterfly, so she picked it up gently and carried it inside. But then, she accidentally sprayed it with water from the sink! The butterfly got wet and couldn't fly anymore. + +Lily was sad, but her mommy had an idea. She turned on the radio and they danced together in the living room. Soon, the butterfly dried off and flew away. Lily was happy again, and she learned to be careful with delicate creatures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky's friend, Bunny, came to the pond to play. Bunny said, "I wish I could swim like you, Ducky!" Ducky replied, "You can! Just dive into the water like this!" And Ducky dove into the pond. + +Bunny was scared to dive, but Ducky encouraged him. Bunny took a deep breath and dove into the water. He was so happy! They played in the water for hours until it was time to go home. + +As they were walking back to their homes, they saw a big bird. The bird said, "You two are so modest and kind to each other. That is a great quality to have." Ducky and Bunny smiled and thanked the bird. + +From that day on, Ducky and Bunny always encouraged each other to try new things and be kind to others. They learned that being modest and kind was the best way to make friends and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the water. He had a little kayak that he would ride in the lake. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was afraid of the water and didn't want to ride in the kayak. But Timmy insisted that it was safe and fun. + +Billy was very scared, but Timmy was brave. He got in the kayak and paddled around the lake. Billy watched from the shore and saw how much fun Timmy was having. He decided to be brave too and got in the kayak with Timmy. They paddled around together and had a great time. + +From that day on, Billy was no longer afraid of the water. He thanked Timmy for insisting that he try something new and for being so brave. They continued to play in the water and ride in the kayak together, having fun every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pears. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some pears. She was very excited to eat them. + +On the way back home, Lily saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. Lily told her mom to stop and she ran to save the bird. She carefully picked up the bird and brought it home. + +Lily's mom was proud of her and said, "Lily, you did a good thing by saving the bird. Always remember to help others in need." From that day on, Lily learned that helping others is important and it made her feel happy inside. And she still enjoyed eating her pears. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go on trips with his family. One day, Tim's mom and dad said they were going on a trip to the big park. Tim was so happy. He could not wait to play in the park. + +On the way to the park, it started to get dark. The sun was going away and the sky was turning black. Tim started to feel a little scared. He could hear the wind blowing through the trees. He held his mom's hand tight. + +When they got to the park, Tim saw something shiny on the ground. He picked it up and it was a small flashlight. He turned it on and the dark went away. Now Tim was not scared anymore. He played in the park with his family, and they all had a great trip. The shiny flashlight made the dark go away, and Tim was happy he found it. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play with her ball in the park. One day, while she was playing, her ball rolled away. It rolled far away and stopped near a big tree. Kitty felt helpless because she could not reach her ball. + +Just then, a stranger came to the park. He was a tall man with a big hat. He saw Kitty looking sad and asked, "Why are you sad, little cat?" Kitty replied, "My ball is stuck near the tree, and I cannot get it." + +The tall man wanted to help Kitty. He said, "I can lend you a hand to get your ball." He walked to the tree and picked up the ball. He gave the ball back to Kitty, who was very happy. Kitty thanked the stranger and continued to play with her ball. + +From that day on, Kitty and the tall man became friends. They always played together in the park. Kitty learned that sometimes it is okay to ask for help and that strangers can become friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy animals. One day, she found a new toy. It was a model of a different animal she had never seen before. Lily was very happy and hoped to show her friends. + +Lily took the model to the park to play with her friends. They all looked at the different animal and liked it a lot. They played together and had lots of fun. Lily hoped that her friends would always like her new toy. + +One day, a new boy named Tim came to the park. He did not have any toys, and he looked sad. Lily thought for a moment and decided to give Tim her different animal model. Tim was very happy, and they played together all day. Lily learned that sharing can make others happy, and that is the best way to have fun. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the beach with his dad. They saw a big yacht on the water. The yacht had tight ropes holding it to the dock. Tim and his dad wanted to go on the yacht, but they needed to ask the captain first. + +"Captain, can we go on your yacht?" Tim asked. The captain smiled and said, "Yes, you can come on my yacht, but first you must help me with a job." + +The captain gave Tim a ball and told him to throw it to his dad. Tim threw the ball, and his dad caught it. They played catch on the beach, and the captain watched them. After they finished playing, the captain let Tim and his dad go on the yacht. + +Tim and his dad had a fun day on the yacht. They sailed on the water and saw many fish. When it was time to go home, they thanked the captain and went back to the beach. Tim and his dad will always remember their day on the tight yacht where they threw the ball and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fragile toy that she loved very much. The toy was a small bird made of glass. Lily took good care of her toy and played with it all the time. + +One Sunday, Lily's friend Tom came to play. They played with cars and dolls, but Lily did not want Tom to play with her fragile toy bird. Tom really wanted to look at the bird, so he asked, "Can I look at your bird, please?" Lily said, "No, it's fragile. You might break it." + +Tom was sad, but he understood. They continued to play with other toys. After a while, Tom forgot about the bird and they had a lot of fun together. In the end, Lily and Tom learned to share and respect each other's things, and they remained best friends. +One day, a little girl named Daisy went for a walk in the park. She wanted to discover new things. She saw trees, flowers, and birds. Daisy was very happy. + +Daisy saw a small scared dog. The dog was hiding behind a bush. "Why are you scared?" Daisy asked the dog. The dog said, "I am lost and I can't find my way home." Daisy wanted to help the dog. + +Daisy and the dog walked together. They discovered a big tree. Under the tree, they found the dog's house. The dog was not scared anymore. Daisy and the dog were now friends. They played together every day in the park. +One day, a little girl named Amy was playing with her ball in her room. She heard a noise at the door. She went to the door and opened it. Her dog, Spot, was outside. He wanted to come in and play too. + +Amy said, "Good boy, Spot! Do you want to play with me and my ball?" Spot wagged his tail and barked. Amy and Spot played with the ball in her room. They had a lot of fun. + +After a while, Amy's mom called her. "Amy, it's time to release Spot outside. He needs to run and play in the yard." Amy said, "Okay, Mom!" She opened the door and let Spot go outside. Spot ran and played in the yard, and Amy watched him from the door. They both had a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a lively farmer named Tom. He had a big farm with many animals. The sun would shine on his farm every day, making it bright and warm. + +One day, Tom went to his friend, the cow. He asked, "Cow, do you like when the sun shines on our farm?" The cow replied, "Yes, Tom! I love the sun because it keeps me warm and happy." + +Tom was glad to hear this, and he continued to work on his farm. The sun continued to shine, and all the animals were happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim found a hose in his yard. It was a long, green hose. Tim was happy because he wanted to play with the hose. He asked his mom, "Can I play with the hose, please?" + +His mom said, "Yes, you can play with the hose. But first, let's mark the hose so we know it's ours." Tim and his mom took a red marker and put a big mark on the hose. Now, they knew it was their hose. + +Tim took the hose and played with it. He sprayed water on the plants and filled a small pool. His friend, Lily, came over to play too. They had lots of fun with the hose. When they were done, they put the hose away. Tim was glad the hose was available to play with that day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a wide tree and thought it would be a great place to hide. Tim called his friend, Sam, to play with him. + +"Let's play hide and seek!" Tim said to Sam. Sam was very happy and said, "Yes, I love hide and seek!" So, they started to play. Tim hid behind the wide tree, and Sam tried to find him. It took Sam a long time, but he finally found Tim. + +Tim and Sam were grateful for the fun game and the wide tree. They laughed and played hide and seek all day long. At the end of the day, they went home and told their parents about their fun adventure. +Once upon a time, in a busy little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play and fight with his friends. One day, Tim heard about a big prize that everyone wanted. He thought, "I want that prize too!" + +Tim went to his friend, Sam, and said, "Let's fight for the prize!" Sam agreed, and they started to fight. They fought and fought, but no one could win. They were both very tired. + +As they were fighting, a big dog came and took the prize away. Tim and Sam stopped fighting and saw the dog run away with the prize. They both felt sad because they lost the prize. They learned that fighting was not the best way to get what they wanted. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big wheel in his yard. He loved to push the wheel and watch it roll. Tim had a lot of fun with the wheel. He would race with it and try to make it go very fast. + +One day, Tim saw a big tree with a hole in it. Tim thought it would be fun to shoot a ball into the hole. He took a small ball and threw it at the hole. The ball went in, and Tim was very happy. + +But then, Tim had an idea. He wanted to shoot the big wheel into the hole, too. He pushed the wheel very hard, and it rolled towards the tree. The wheel hit the tree, and the tree started to shake. + +The tree was very old and weak. When the wheel hit the tree, the tree fell down. The tree was now dead. Tim was sad because he loved that tree. He learned that he should be more careful when playing with his big wheel. +One day, a little girl named Poppy was playing in her room. She was very impatient to go outside and play with her friends. Her mom told her to wait, but Poppy did not want to wait. + +Poppy looked out the window and saw a big, pretty garden. She wanted to enter the garden and play with the flowers. So, Poppy put on her shoes and went outside. She entered the garden and saw many beautiful flowers. She was very happy. + +Poppy heard a small voice say, "Hello!" She looked down and saw a little bug. The bug said, "I am a friend. Do you want to play with me?" Poppy said, "Yes, I want to play with you!" So, Poppy and the little bug played together in the garden. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. +One day, a little frog named Tim saw a big net near the pond. Tim was a good jumper. He loved to spring up and down all the time. He saw the big net and thought it would be fun to jump on it. + +Tim went to his friend, a small fish named Fin. "Fin, I want to jump on the big net. Do you want to come and see?" asked Tim. Fin looked at the big net and said, "No, Tim. That net looks bad. I don't think it's safe." + +Tim did not listen to Fin. He thought it would be fun, so he went to the big net. He got ready to spring on it. But just as he was about to jump, a big bird came down and grabbed the net. The big bird was trying to catch fish in the pond. + +Tim was scared. He realized that the big net was bad and not for jumping. He went back to Fin and said, "You were right. The big net is bad. I will not jump on it again." Tim learned his lesson and stayed away from the big net. From that day on, he only jumped near the safe pond with his friend Fin. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a charming coin on the street. It was shiny and round. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. Mia was very happy to find the coin. + +Mia went to the park and saw her friend Tom. She took the coin out of her pocket and showed it to him. Mia pointed at the coin and said, "Look at my shiny coin!" Tom looked at it and smiled. He liked the coin too. + +They played in the park all day with the charming coin. They took turns pointing at it and saying, "My turn to hold the coin!" At the end of the day, Mia and Tom put the coin in a special box to keep it safe. They promised to share the charming coin and play with it together every time they met at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to write. He wrote many stories for children. One day, he decided to write a story about a pizza. + +In the story, there was a cheap pizza shop. The pizza was very yummy. Many people came to eat the pizza. The shop owner was very happy. He shared his pizza with everyone, even if they did not have much money. + +One day, a poor boy came to the shop. He was very hungry, but he did not have money. The shop owner saw the boy and felt sad. He decided to give the boy a free pizza. The boy was very happy and thankful. + +The other people in the town saw this and learned from the shop owner. They started to help each other and share their things too. The town became a happy place where everyone cared for each other. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to share and help others, even if it is something as simple as a cheap pizza. +Once upon a time, there was a small town. In this town, there lived a man named Tom. Tom had a job to deliver things to people's houses. Tom had a big truck to help him with his job. + +One day, Tom had to deliver a big box with the number five on it. The box was filthy because it had been raining. Tom did not like the rain, but he knew he had to do his job. So, he put on his raincoat and boots and went outside. + +Tom took the filthy box with the number five on it and put it in his truck. He drove to the house where the box needed to go. When he got there, he took the box out of the truck and gave it to the person who lived in the house. The person was very happy to get the box, even though it was filthy. Tom felt good about his job and went back to his truck, ready to deliver more things to more people. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big, original idea. She wanted to introduce her friends to a new game. The game was called "Teaspoon Treasure Hunt." Lily thought her friends would love it. + +One day, Lily invited her friends, Tom and Sue, to play the game. She said, "I want to introduce you to a fun game. It's called 'Teaspoon Treasure Hunt.'" Tom and Sue were excited to play the game. They knew Lily always had great ideas. + +Lily hid a shiny teaspoon in the yard. She gave Tom and Sue clues to find it. They looked and looked. Finally, Tom found the teaspoon under a big rock. Tom and Sue were so happy. They said, "Thank you, Lily, for introducing us to this fun game!" They all played "Teaspoon Treasure Hunt" many times and had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, in an ancient little town, there lived a kind man named Tom. Tom had a job to prepare food for everyone. Tom loved his job very much. + +One day, Tom was making food in his big pot. He needed oil to cook the food. He asked his friend, Sam, "Can you give me oil, please?" Sam said, "Yes, I have oil for you." Sam gave Tom the oil, and Tom poured it into the pot. + +Tom and Sam cooked the food together. They stirred the pot and smelled the yummy food. Everyone in the town came to eat. They all loved the food that Tom and Sam made. The people said, "Thank you, Tom and Sam!" Tom and Sam were very happy. They knew that they were good at preparing food for their friends. +One day, a boy named Tim saw a weird toy in his room. It was a rocket. Tim did not know where it came from. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Mom, look at this weird rocket!" Tim said. + +His mom looked at the rocket and smiled. "That is a very special rocket, Tim. It can catch things that are far away. Do you want to try?" she asked. Tim nodded, excited to play with the rocket. + +They went outside to play with the rocket. Tim threw it and it flew high in the sky. Suddenly, the rocket started to catch a bird. Tim was amazed. He ran back to his mom and said, "Mom, the rocket caught a bird!" His mom laughed and said, "I told you it was a special rocket. Now, let's let the bird go and keep playing." Tim let the bird go, and they played with the weird rocket all day. +Once upon a time, in a unique little town, there was a big tree. In the fall, the leaves changed colors and fell to the ground. The kids loved to play in the leaves. + +One day, two friends, Tom and Sue, had a small fight. They both wanted to play with the same toy. Tom said, "Surrender the toy to me!" Sue replied, "No, I want to play with it!" + +Then, they saw the big tree with all the leaves on the ground. They decided to stop fighting and play in the leaves together. They had so much fun and forgot about the toy. + +In the end, Tom and Sue learned that it is better to share and play together than to fight over a toy. The moral value of the story is to share and have fun with friends. +Once upon a time, in a small cabin in the woods, there lived a girl named Lily and her dog, Max. They loved to play outside, but they knew there were dangerous things in the woods. So, they always stayed close to their cabin. + +One day, Max saw a big, red ball and wanted to play with it. He ran after the ball, but it went far away from the cabin. Lily saw Max run and called out, "Max, come back! It's dangerous!" Max did not listen and kept running after the ball. + +Lily knew she had to save Max, so she started to run after him. She struggled to keep up with Max, but she did not give up. Finally, she caught up to Max and grabbed his collar. "Max, we have to go back to the cabin. It's not safe here," Lily said. Max listened to Lily, and they both went back to their cabin, safe and sound. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He had a toy model car to play with. It was red and shiny. Tim was very happy. + +Suddenly, a big dog came near Tim. The dog was friendly, but Tim was fearful. He did not like big dogs. Tim's mom said, "Don't worry, Tim. The dog won't hurt you." + +Then, the dog sneezed. "Achoo!" Tim laughed and stopped being fearful. The dog liked Tim's model car too. Tim and the dog played together with the car. They had a lot of fun. +One day, a cute little dog named Max found a note on the ground. He could not read, but he knew it was important. Max decided to take the note to his friend, a smart bird named Sam. + +Max ran to Sam and said, "Sam, I found a note. Can you read it for me?" Sam looked at the note and started to shake. "Oh no, Max! This note says a big storm is coming. We need to tell everyone!" + +Max and Sam went around telling all their friends about the storm. They all worked together to find shelter and stay safe. When the storm was over, everyone thanked Max and Sam for their help. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the kitchen to make a snack. He wanted to mix some spicy sauce with his food. He put the sauce on his plate and started to mix it with his food. The sauce smelled so good! + +Tim's dog, Max, was watching him. Max wanted to try the spicy food too. He stood up on his heels to reach the plate. Tim saw Max and said, "No, Max! This is too spicy for you!" + +Max looked sad, but he knew that Tim was right. Instead, Tim gave Max a yummy treat that was just right for him. They both sat down and enjoyed their snacks together. And from that day on, Max never tried to eat spicy food again. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to play outside. It was a wet day, and the rain made the ground all muddy. Lily loved to play in the mud, so she put on her boots and went out to have fun. She saw her friend, a small bird named Blue, sitting on a tree branch. + +"Hi Blue, do you want to play with me in the mud?" Lily asked. Blue looked at the wet ground and said, "Yes, let's make mud pies together!" So, Lily and Blue started to make mud pies. They made big ones and small ones, round ones and flat ones. They had so much fun making mud pies together. + +After they made many mud pies, Lily and Blue decided to have a mud pie party. They invited all their friends to come and play with them. When their friends arrived, they all said, "Welcome to our mud pie party!" Everyone played in the wet mud and made more mud pies. They were all very happy and had a great time at the mud pie party. +Once upon a time, there was a fast rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to eat avocado. One day, Remy saw a big avocado tree with lots of big green avocados. + +Remy wanted to get the avocados but they were very high up. Remy's friend, a kind bird named Bella, saw Remy looking sad. Bella asked, "What's wrong, Remy?" + +"I want to eat those avocados, but I can't reach them," Remy said. Bella wanted to help Remy. She encouraged him, "You are fast, Remy! Try to jump high and get the avocados!" + +Remy listened to Bella and jumped as high as he could. With each jump, he got closer to the avocados. Finally, Remy jumped very high and got an avocado. Remy and Bella were so happy. They shared the avocado and enjoyed their tasty treat together. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing in her room. She found a big box under her bed. Mia was very excited to reveal what was inside the box. She opened the box and saw a lot of old toys. Mia was very happy. + +Mia picked up a smelly toy bear with a big red nose. She said, "Hi, Mr. Bear! Why is your nose so big and red?" The bear did not talk back, but Mia pretended that he did. She made a funny voice for Mr. Bear and said, "My nose is big and red because I am a very special bear. I can smell all the yummy food in the world with my big nose!" + +Mia and Mr. Bear played together all day. They had a tea party with Mia's other toys. Mr. Bear told Mia about all the yummy food he could smell with his big, red, smelly nose. Mia and Mr. Bear became best friends and had many more fun adventures together. +One day, a big dog with soft fur went for a walk. The dog felt very silly because he had a big red ball on his nose. He wanted to play with his friends, but he could not take the ball off. + +The dog saw a little bird and said, "Bird, can you help me take this silly ball off my nose?" The bird flew down and tried to help. The bird pulled and pulled, but the ball did not come off. The dog let out a big sigh. + +Then, a small cat with fluffy fur came by. The cat said, "Dog, I can help you." The cat pushed the ball with her paw, and it popped off! The dog was so happy. He thanked the cat and they all played together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the dirt. One day, she found a filthy box while she was playing. She stared at the box and wondered what was inside. It was a mystery to her. + +Lily took the filthy box to her mom. Her mom helped her open it. Inside, they found a pretty doll with a blue dress. Lily was so happy to have a new friend. She decided to name the doll Bella. + +Lily and Bella played together every day. They had so much fun. Lily made sure to keep Bella clean, even when they played in the dirt. They solved the mystery of the filthy box and became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was a guard dog. He loved to lie down and watch the house. He made sure everything was safe. Max was very good at his job. + +One day, a small cat came into Max's yard. Max was angry. He did not want the cat in his yard. Max barked and barked at the cat. The cat was scared and ran away. Max chased the cat until it was gone. + +After the cat left, Max went back to his spot. He lay down and continued to guard the house. Max was happy again. He knew he did a good job keeping the house safe. And everyone loved Max, the big, brave guard dog. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom had a big, colorful umbrella. He loved to play with it in the sun and the rain. + +One day, the sky was full of dark clouds. Tom knew it would rain soon. He ran outside with his umbrella and said, "Rain, rain, come and fill the empty pond!" He opened his umbrella and held it up high. + +The rain started to fall. Tom danced and splashed in the puddles. His umbrella kept him dry. He saw his friend, Lily, standing in the rain without an umbrella. She was wet and sad. + +Tom walked over to her and said, "Lily, come under my umbrella. It will keep you dry." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom!" They both stood under the big, colorful umbrella, laughing and watching the rain fill the empty pond. + +When the rain stopped, Tom and Lily went to the pond. It was not empty anymore. It was full of water and the fish were happy. Tom and Lily played by the pond all day, knowing that the umbrella had helped them have a fun and dry day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and her cat, Whiskers. In Lucy's room, there was a big bookcase filled with many colorful books. Every night, Lucy's mom or dad would read her a bedtime story from the bookcase. + +One sunny day, Lucy and Whiskers were playing catch in the living room. Lucy would throw a soft ball, and Whiskers would try to catch it with his paws. But Whiskers was a bit nervous and sometimes missed the ball. When he missed, the ball would bounce around the room. + +As they played, the ball bounced off the bookcase and knocked over a small book. Lucy picked up the book and said to Whiskers, "Look, we found a new book to read tonight!" Whiskers meowed happily, excited to hear a new story. + +That night, after dinner, Lucy asked her dad to read the new book. Her dad smiled and said, "Of course, let's see what this book is about." They snuggled up in Lucy's bed, and her dad started reading the story. Whiskers jumped on the bed and listened too, feeling less nervous now. + +From that day on, Lucy, Whiskers, and her parents enjoyed reading many more books from the big bookcase. And Whiskers even got better at playing catch, becoming less nervous each time they played. +One day, a colorful bird named Bluey flew to a big tree. Bluey loved to sing happy songs. Under the tree, there was a small, cute bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to listen to Bluey's songs. + +"Hi Hoppy!" said Bluey. "Do you want to play with me today?" + +"Yes, Bluey! I love to play with you!" said Hoppy with a big smile. + +They played and laughed under the big tree all day. Bluey sang more happy songs, and Hoppy jumped high in the air. They both loved their fun day under the colorful tree. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle cricket named Chris. Chris lived in a small garden with many colorful flowers. He liked to hop and play with his friends, the butterflies and the bees. + +One sunny day, Chris met a new friend named Lily. Lily was a little girl with a big smile. "Hi, Chris," said Lily. "Do you want to play with me?" Chris nodded and they played together all day. They played hide and seek, and tag. They had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Chris sang a beautiful song for Lily. Lily was so happy, she started to applaud. "Yay, Chris! You sing so well!" she said. Chris felt very proud and happy. From that day on, Chris and Lily became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a restless dog named Mark. He loved to run and play all day long. One day, Mark saw a shiny chain on the ground. + +Mark picked up the chain with his mouth and ran to his friend, a little girl named Lily. "Look, Lily!" Mark said, "I found a chain!" Lily was very happy and clapped her hands. + +Together, Mark and Lily played with the chain. They made it into a necklace, a bracelet, and even a jump rope. They had so much fun playing with the chain that they didn't want the day to end. But when the sun went down, they knew it was time to go home. Mark and Lily said goodbye, and they both knew they would have more fun playing together tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to play outside in her tent. She had a big, blue tent in her backyard. Sue loved to spend her days playing in the tent with her toys. + +One day, Sue wanted to mix some colors to paint her tent. She had red, yellow, and blue paint. She mixed the red and yellow paint together and made orange. Then, she mixed the blue and yellow paint and made green. Sue was very happy with her new colors. + +While Sue was painting her tent, she accidentally hurt her finger. It stung a little, but Sue was brave. She put a band-aid on her finger and went back to painting her tent. When she was done, her tent was the most beautiful tent in the whole world. Sue was very proud of her work, and she loved playing in her colorful tent even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big screen in his room. He liked to watch his favorite show on the screen. One day, the screen was very dirty. Tim felt anxious because he could not see his show well. + +Tim's mom saw him looking sad. She asked, "Tim, why are you sad?" Tim said, "Mom, my screen is dirty. I can't see my show." Tim's mom smiled and said, "I can help you, Tim. Let's polish the screen together." + +So, Tim and his mom got a soft cloth and some water. They carefully polished the screen until it was clean and shiny. Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Mom! Now I can watch my show again." Tim's mom hugged him and they watched the show together. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a slow snail named Sam was walking in the garden. He had a big itch on his back, but he could not reach it. He tried and tried, but his back still had the itch. + +Sam saw a friendly bird named Bella. He asked Bella if she could help him with his itch. Bella said yes and used her beak to scratch Sam's itch. Sam was very happy and said thank you to Bella. + +Later, Sam wanted to give Bella a gift to say thank you. He found a pretty flower, but he forgot where Bella's nest was. He looked and looked until he found her nest. Sam gave Bella the flower, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys, but her favorite thing was her violin. She would play it every day and make beautiful sounds. One day, Sue's violin got dirty. She didn't know what to do. + +Sue went to her mom and said, "Mom, my violin is dirty. Can you help me clean it?" Her mom looked at the dirty violin and said, "Yes, I will help you. But first, you need to promise me that you will be more careful with your violin." + +Sue promised her mom that she would be more careful. Her mom then took a soft cloth and gently cleaned the dirty violin. After it was clean, Sue's mom said, "Now, I permit you to play your violin again. But remember to be careful and keep it clean." + +Sue was so happy that her violin was clean again. She played her violin and made beautiful music. From that day on, Sue always kept her violin clean and took good care of it. And Sue and her mom lived happily ever after. +One day, Tom and his dog, Spot, went to the park to play. They saw a unique flag with many colors. The flag was on a big stick in the ground. Tom said, "Look, Spot! A pretty flag!" + +Tom wanted to play with the flag, but he knew he should not touch it. So, he told Spot to stay near the flag. Spot sat down and watched the flag wave in the wind. Tom ran around the flag, laughing and having fun. + +A girl named Sue came to the park too. She saw Tom and Spot playing near the unique flag. Sue said, "Hi, Tom! Can I play with you and Spot?" Tom said, "Yes, come play with us!" So, Tom, Spot, and Sue played near the flag all day, and they had a great time. +One day, a little fish named Fin wanted to swim and play with his friends. He swam in the big blue sea for a long time. The sun was shining, and the water was nice and warm. Fin was very happy. + +As Fin swam, he met a big fish named Bubbles. Bubbles asked, "Do you want to play with me?" Fin said, "Yes, let's play together!" So, they swam and played all day long. They played hide and seek, and tag in the sea. + +At the end of the day, Fin and Bubbles were tired. They said goodbye and swam back to their homes. They had a long, fun day of swimming and playing. Fin could not wait to play with Bubbles again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One sunny day, while they were playing, Lily noticed a small hole in the ground. She became very alert and curious. + +Lily called her friends, "Look! I found something underground. Let's find out what it is!" They all gathered around the hole and started to dig with their hands. They dug and dug, and soon they found a small box. + +They opened the box and found a pretty, shiny stone inside. They were all very happy and excited. They decided to share the stone and take turns keeping it. And from that day on, they always stayed alert for more fun surprises in the park. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a big box. She was very creative. She thought, "I can make something fun with this box." Mia saw a long zip on the box. She pulled the zip open and saw many colorful things inside. + +Mia took a step back and thought, "I can make a fun game with these things." She took out red, blue, and green balls. She also found some soft blocks. Mia made a path with the blocks and put the balls at the end. + +Mia called her friend Tom to play. Tom came and saw the game. He said, "Wow, Mia! This looks fun!" They took turns stepping on the blocks and kicking the balls. They laughed and played together all day. +One day, a big, round barrel appeared in the park. It was a sunny day, and many kids were playing around. Tim, a little boy with a fast run, saw the barrel and ran to it. + +"Hi, barrel!" said Tim. "Can I play with you?" The barrel did not talk back, but Tim felt happy. He pushed the barrel and it rolled very fast. Other kids saw the fun and joined Tim. They all took turns pushing the barrel and watching it roll. + +Soon, it was time to go home. Tim and the other kids said goodbye to the barrel. They learned that sharing and playing together made them happy. The next day, the barrel was gone, but the kids still played together and had fun. The moral of the story is that sharing and playing together brings happiness. +One day, a little snake went to a park. The snake felt uncomfortable because he was alone. He wanted to make friends, but he did not know how. He saw a big tree and decided to rest under it. + +A small bird saw the snake and flew down to him. The bird said, "Hi, my name is Birdy. Do you want to be my friend?" The snake looked at Birdy and said, "Yes, I would like that. My name is Slinky." + +Birdy and Slinky played in the park all day. They took part in fun games like hide and seek, and tag. They laughed and had a great time. They became the best of friends and were not alone anymore. From that day on, Slinky never felt uncomfortable in the park again because he had a good friend in Birdy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a restless little boy named Tim. He loved to play all day long. One sunny day, Tim went outside to play with his toy car. + +As he was playing, he saw his friend, Sara. Sara was trying to cut a piece of paper with her scissors. "Hi, Tim!" Sara said. "I am making a kite. Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, I want to play too!" Tim replied. Together, they cut the paper and made a beautiful kite. They took the kite outside and watched it fly high in the sky. They laughed and played until the sun went down. + +At the end of the day, Tim and Sara were tired but happy. They went back to their homes, ready for a good night's sleep. The restless little boy had a great day playing with his friend, and he couldn't wait for more adventures tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Tom. Tom loved to stretch in the warm sun. Every day, he would find a nice spot to lie down and stretch his legs. + +One day, while Tom was stretching, he saw a little bird. The bird had glue on its wings. Tom wanted to help the bird. So, he walked over to the bird and tried to get the glue off. + +Tom used his soft paws to take the glue away. The bird was so happy! Tom and the bird became good friends. They played together every day, and Tom always made sure the bird was safe. +One day, a restless little boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw a big tower made of blocks. He wanted to build a tower too, so he started to put blocks on top of each other. + +As he was building, his friend Sam came over. "What are you doing?" Sam asked. "I am making a tower," Tim said. "Can I help?" Sam asked. "Yes, but be careful," Tim said. They both worked together to make the tower taller and taller.