diff --git "a/TinyStories_1316.txt" "b/TinyStories_1316.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1316.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Kyle thought Emily was very creative and he was excited. So he said: "Yes, let's do it!" + +So Emily and Kyle moved the beds. Emily switched her bed to Kyle's side of the room and Kyle did the same. + +When they were finished, Emily and Kyle looked around the room. It looked much different. They had changed it with their own two hands! They jumped and laughed, so happy and proud. + +The end. +Once upon a time, a friendly alien named Bo was looking for a new place to rest. Bo had been travelling through space for days and was very tired. + +Bo looked around and noticed a planet that was unknown. He flew closer to get a better look. As he approached, he saw lots of trees and a river that sparkled in the sunlight. It looked like the perfect place to rest! + +Bo flew closer and landed by the river. He stretched, getting ready for a nice nap. Just then, he heard a voice say, "Welcome, kind stranger!" Bo opened his eyes and saw the most amazing creature he had ever seen. + +"Are you an alien?" asked the creature. + +"Yes I am. My name is Bo. What is yours?" asked Bo. + +"My name is Artem," the creature said. "You're welcome to stay and rest here for as long as you like." + +Bo thanked Artem and made himself a cozy spot to rest. He knew he had found the perfect place to relax. Bo and Artem were fast friends, and the alien rested peacefully on the unknown planet. +Once upon a time there was a fierce melon. This melon was different from all the other melons. However, how could the melon make itself known? + +One day, the melon decided to sort itself out. It wriggled around and made itself stand out. + +Just then a little girl saw the melon and said "Ooh, that melon looks so fierce!" + +The melon heard the girl and was so pleased. It said back "Thank you, little one. I am the fiercest melon around!" + +The girl gave the melon a big, delicious hug. She said "I'm glad we found each other. We can be friends!" + +The melon nodded its head and smiled. The two were together ever since. +Once there were two friends, Tim and Lola. Tim was very excited. He wanted to go exploring and look for mushrooms in the forest. + +Lola asked Tim, “Why mushrooms?†+ +Tim smiled and said, “Because they are fun to gather!†+ +So the friends went to the forest. They looked around and they saw lots of mushrooms. Some were big, some were small. Some were white, some were brown. + +Suddenly Tim spotted a big, filthy mushroom. He shouted, “Wow! Look at that! Let’s gather it!†+ +Lola said, “No! It’s very dirty. We should leave it alone.†+ +So Tim and Lola left the filthy mushroom behind and gathered the clean ones instead. They had a lot of fun and gathered lots of mushrooms. + +When they were done, they went back home. They had so many mushrooms, they could eat them all week long. +Once upon a time, there was a playful crane named Johnny. Johnny was so happy. He would fly all around and rub his wings together. He loved the feeling of the wind on his wings. + +One day, Johnny was flying along when he saw something in the distance. He flew closer and saw a pond. It was full of frogs! Johnny was so excited. + +Johnny flew around the pond and laughed. He could hear all the frogs croaking and it made him so happy. He started rubbing his wings against the water and splashing around. + +Suddenly, Johnny heard a voice behind him. “Hey! Who are you?†+ +Startled, Johnny turned around. He saw a frog standing on a lily pad. He was so surprised! + +“I'm Johnny,†he said. “I'm a playful crane.†+ +The frog smiled. “My name is Fred. Want to play a game?†+ +Johnny agreed happily and he and Fred played for hours. + +The sun started to set and Johnny realized it was time to go home. Fred waved goodbye as Johnny flew away, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Max and Jack. Every day they liked to go outside and play together. + +One day, they decided to go for a jog. They jogged around together, enjoying the fresh air. After their jog, they decided to dance. Jack asked Max to join him and he happily agreed. + +They twirled and skipped, laughing and having fun. Suddenly, Max had an idea. He stopped and said to Jack, “Let’s do a dance that no one has ever seen before!†Jack agreed and they put their heads together to come up with a plan. + +When they had their dance ready, they performed it for everyone! Everyone cheered and clapped. They looked at each other with big smiles, feeling proud. + +But then someone stopped them. It was their teacher. She said, “Max, Jack, I am disappointed in you. You know you shouldn’t be making up dances. You should be feeling guilty.†+ +Max and Jack hung their heads, feeling sad and guilty. They knew they had done something wrong. But they still had a lot of fun making up the dance and they knew that they would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She was very comfortable in her cozy home. The woman liked to point things out. + +One day, the woman pointed out a big balloon to a 3 year old child. The child was very excited. He asked the woman, "What's that?" + +The woman smiled and said, "That's a balloon. It's round and filled with air. It's fun to play with!" + +The child then pointed to the balloon and said, "Balloon. I like it!" + +The woman was happy to see the child was so interested in the balloon. She said, "We can both have fun playing with the balloon! Do you want to try it?" + +The child nodded his head and said, "Yes, I want to play!" + +So the woman and the child had a great time playing with the balloon. They pointed at the balloon and laughed a lot. It was a very comfortable and pleasant day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old. He was playing in his garden when he came across something terrible. And it was an oak tree! + +The little boy felt scared of this big and scary oak tree. He didn't know what to do. In that moment, he heard a voice from above. It was his mum! + +Mum said "Don't be scared little one. I will cover the oak tree with some blankets. Then you won't be scared anymore". + +The little boy smiled and the mum hugged him. Then she took lots of blankets and put it over the oak tree. She made sure it was very secure. + +The little boy was so happy and no longer felt afraid. The mum was very kind and the little boy hugged her and said "Thank you mum for covering the oak tree. Now I'm not scared anymore". +Once upon a time there was a tiny crane. He was so small that he could fit in the palm of your hand. One day, he was flying around and he noticed a very busy farm. He had never seen so many animals and plants. + +The crane quickly flew down to the farm to explore. As he got closer and closer, he noticed all the animals and plants were working together. + +He wanted to join in, so he started helping the animals and plants. Unfortunately, the other animals and plants did not accept him, so he started to feel sad. + +Just then, the farmer arrived and saw what was happening. He called out to the crane, "Don't resist! Just be busy and join in the fun." + +So the crane flew down and started to help out the animals and plants. Everyone was happy and the crane was happy too. He had found a way to fit in and belong. +One day, Daisy woke up in the morning with a big smile. She was so excited because she was going to the park! She quickly got dressed and grabbed her cross. "Let's go!" she said to her mom. + +When she arrived, Daisy was happy with all she saw. The park was so nice. She could see the pond, the trees, the ducks and even a playground! She was full of joy and started running around. + +Suddenly, she stopped in front of a big hill. Daisy was a bit scared at first but her mom said, "Do not worry. You can do it. I will be right behind you this time." So Daisy took a big breath and started running up the hill. She was so proud that she made it all the way to the top. + +At the top, Daisy found a big surprise. In the middle of the hill was a very nice pink balloon. "Look Mom! A balloon," yelled Daisy. They played with the balloon until the sun started to go down and then it was time to go home. Daisy was so tired but also so happy. She wished she could stay in the park forever! +Once upon a time, there was a machine. It lived all alone and worked hard every day. One day, when the machine was very tired, it decided to take a rest. + +The machine found a beautiful spot, near a river, with mild sunshine and a gentle breeze. The machine was so happy! It closed its eyes and relaxed. + +Suddenly, the machine heard a voice. It opened its eyes and saw a little girl who was smiling at it. + +"Hello, machine!" she said. + +"Hello," the machine replied. + +The little girl then asked, "What are you doing here all by yourself?" + +The machine replied, "I was feeling very tired so I thought I would come here and rest." + +The little girl nodded and said, "That sounds like a very good idea. I think I'll rest too!" + +The machine smiled and said, "Why not? Let's rest here together." + +So, the machine and the little girl found a comfortable spot, closed their eyes and enjoyed the mild sunshine and gentle breeze. For a little while, they both rested. +Once upon a time, there was a strong family. They all lived together in a nice house. + +One day, the dad said, "We're going on a special journey. Would you like to come?" + +The family was excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +The dad said, "You'll need to get ready. We'll leave soon." + +It was a long journey, but the family was happy. As they walked, they kept going until they saw something special. "We're at the beach!" they all said. + +The family felt so lucky as the sun shone bright. They were able to swim and play in the sand. + +But the dad said, "We must be careful. We must only do things that I permit. Do you understand?" + +The family said, "Yes!" + +The family had a great day at the beach and they were all so happy. They knew that they could keep going on special journeys, when they asked the dad and he said it was alright. + +The end. +Once there lived a bear. He liked to joke a lot. One day he was walking in the forest, when he saw a little inch worm. He asked the worm, "What are you doing here, little one?" The worm answered, "I am looking for some brown leaves to eat!" + +The bear laughed and said, "That sounds like fun! So, why do you like brown leaves?" The inch worm smiled and said, "Oh, because they taste really yummy!" + +The bear said with a big smile, "Well, I'm going to make a joke with you now. How many inches long is your tail?" The inchworm thought for a minute and answered, "Oh, about two inches!" + +The bear began to laugh and said, "That is a funny joke! Here, have a brown leaf to eat." The inchworm smiled and said, "Thank you! This looks delicious!" The bear smiled and said, "You're welcome! Have a great day!" + +And with that, the inchworm happily went on its way, munching on the brown leaf. The bear watched the little inchworm walk away, and went on his way, still filled with laughter from the joke. +One day, a little girl was playing in the park. She saw a sail. It was big and colorful. She asked her mom, "Mom, what is that?" Her mom said, "That is a sail. It looks like fun!" + +The little girl went to sit in the sail. She was so excited. She was careful to stay serious. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Jump in!" The little girl turned around and saw a little sailboat smiling at her. He said, "You can come for a ride if you like!" + +The little girl smiled back. She said, "Yes! Let's go!" She sat down in the sailboat and held on tight. + +They sailed off into the sunset. It was the most exciting adventure ever! +Once upon a time there was a lazy bear. He was laying in his big cozy bed and he wanted to take a nap. He let out a big yawn and the number 3 floated off his tongue. Suddenly, he heard a voice from outside his door. It was his friend, the little bunny, who shouted "let's go play!". + +Bear got out of bed and opened the door. He said to the bunny "but I'm sooo tired!" Bunny said "come on, it's fun! Let's go outside and play a game to make your sleepy go away". Bear thought for a moment and finally agreed. + +Soon they were outside in the sunshine playing their favorite game. They ran around and laughed until they were out of breath. Bear had forgotten all about being tired and thought it was the best day ever. He yawned one last time and said "let's do this again!" +Once upon a time, there was a mighty mosquito. He was the biggest, fastest and most daring of all the mosquitoes. + +One day his friends challenged him to see who could fly the fastest. Without hesitation, the mighty mosquito was ready to take on the challenge. + +He took off with a mighty rush, flying higher and higher. His friends were in awe as he flew away. They all cheered for him, wishing him the best of luck. + +However, the mighty mosquito only managed to stay ahead of the others for a short time. Eventually, his friends caught up to him and he was passed by each and every one of them. + +The mighty mosquito was so disappointed when this happened. He looked at his friends and asked sadly, "Why did you all rush past me?" + +His friends laughed and said, "We are much faster than you, mighty mosquito. That's why we were able to fly past you." + +The mighty mosquito was sad, but he smiled and said, "Well now I know who to challenge when I want to improve my flying skills!" +Once there was a little girl called Jacky. She was three years old and loved to explore her surroundings. + +One evening Jacky and her mommy were walking in the forest. As they were walking, they saw a beautiful icy pond. Jacky was mesmerised by the sparkling icy water and wanted to get closer. + +Her mommy warned her, "Jacky, be careful - the water is very cold and could prevent you from having happy dreams. So, stay away from the pond." + +"But why, mommy?" asked Jacky. + +"Icy water can make your thoughts cold and make it hard to have happy dreams. So, it is best to stay away," her mommy said. + +Jacky was sad, but she listened to her mommy and stopped going close to the icy pond. The next morning she had the most beautiful dream! Jacky was very happy and thanked her mommy for preventing her from going near the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty blue bird. The bird had a big mouth and loved to show it off. + +One day, the bird flew into a tree and saw a squirrel. The bird opened its big mouth and said, "Hello!" + +The squirrel was surprised at the bird's boldness and asked, "Who are you?" + +The bird smiled and answered, "I'm the bluebird! I love to show off my big mouth!" + +The squirrel smiled and said, "That's great! I'd love to see it!" + +So, the bluebird opened its mouth wide and showed the squirrel its big, blue mouth. The squirrel was amazed and said, "Wow! I've never seen a bird like you before!" + +The bluebird was so happy that the squirrel enjoyed its big blue mouth. From then on, the bird showed its mouth off to everyone it saw! +Once upon a time there were two friends. They liked each other very much and did many fun things together. + +One day, the friends had to decide who would get the toy. They both wanted it and disagreed what to do. + +The friends started to fight. The loud noise made them angry. They shouted and did not stop. + +The poor little toy was scared. Then he said: "Please don't fight. Let's try to agree together." + +The friends looked at each other and came to a solution. They hugged and the toy was happy. From then on, they agreed more and there were no more fights. + +The End. +GiGi was a little girl. She loved to play and explore. One special day she decided to go to the ocean. She packed her bag with snacks and went on her way. + +When she arrived, she was amazed. The ocean was so big and so far away. It seemed to go on forever. + +GiGi ran to the shoreline. She was so excited. She saw so many sparkly and colorful things in the water. She wanted to catch them all! + +GiGi looked out over the endless ocean and yelled, "I'm going to catch something really special!" + +Just then she felt a tug on her line. It was a big fish! She quickly reeled it in and was amazed. + +GiGi showed her catch to her mom and dad. She was so proud and happy. From that day on she remembered how special the distant ocean was. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable little girl named Mary. Mary liked spending time on her porch, hoping to find all sorts of hidden things. She loved to explore. + +One day as she was playing on the porch, she heard a funny sound. She stopped to listen and discovered that the sound was coming from the other side of the porch. She didn't know what it was and decided to go find out. + +Mary walked around the porch and soon came to a big tree. She peered around it and saw a big puppy! She gasped in surprise and the puppy barked, happy to see Mary. She asked the puppy what it was doing there and the puppy squeaked, "I don't know. I guess I'm just feeling a bit lost." + +Mary hugged the puppy and said, "Don't worry, I'm sure there's someone who knows you and will come find you soon." + +The puppy smiled and Mary explained that she was very dependable and would help the puppy find its owner. She went to the nearest house and knocked on the door. She explained that the puppy had been found on the porch and soon the puppy was reunited with its owner. Later, Mary said goodbye to the puppy and went home, happy to know that she had helped someone. +Once there was a little boy named Andy. He liked to play in the sand. One day, he was playing at the beach and it was getting late. So his mom came to get him. + +Andy resisted and held onto the sand and said, "No, Mommy. I want to stay." + +But his mom said, "Come on, Andy, it's time to go. Let's go home." + +Andy was ashamed and tried to resist again but his mom grabbed him and said, "It's okay. We can come back to the beach tomorrow." + +So Andy said goodbye to the sand, and his mom took him home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and she loved to play in the park. She played there every day with her two friends. + +One day, when Mary was in the park she saw an ear in the grass. She picked it up and decided to keep it. + +Mary showed her friends the ear. But they were scared and ran away. Mary felt sad and alone. + +On the way home, Mary saw a house that was gloomy and she heard a soft voice. It said, “Hello Mary, I think that ear is mine. Can you return it?†+ +Mary hugged the ear and said, “Yes! I'll return it!†+ +Mary walked up to the door, put the ear on the doorstep and ran away. + +The next day when Mary went to the park, her friends were there waiting with a surprise. They presented Mary with a big ear shaped balloon. + +Mary smiled and thanked them. She knew that the ear had been returned to its rightful owner and now she would have fun playing with her friends again. +Once upon a time there was a young boy. His name was Jake. Jake was only three years old and he loved playing with forks. He always knew how to use them properly, too. + +One day, Jake was happily playing with a fork in his backyard when he heard a voice. He looked around and saw an old man who was speaking to him. + +"Young man, why are you playing with a fork?" asked the man. + +Jake smiled and replied,"I'm just finishing my game!" + +The old man laughed and said, "Good luck with your game!" He then waved goodbye and left. + +Jake was happy that he was able to finish his game with the fork. He continued to play until it was time to go inside. With a smile and a wave goodbye to his fork, he was ready to head home. +Once upon a time there was a very ugly microphone. It looked strange and was not liked by anyone. + +One day, a girl called Anna decided to try and make the microphone look nicer. She got out her scissors and started to cut it. + +When Anna was finished, the microphone was still ugly. But she wasn't worried because she knew that she could make it better. + +She grabbed some pretty stickers and slowly and carefully put them on the microphone. When she finished, the microphone was beautiful! + +"What do you think?" she asked her friend, who was standing nearby. + +"It looks amazing!" said her friend. "I can't believe you made it look so good!" + +Anna was very proud of her work. With her special decorations, the ugly microphone had been transformed into something truly beautiful. +One morning, Mama woke up and said it was time for medicine, but the little boy did not want to take it. He was shy and scared, so Mama reminded him that the medicine would help him feel better. The little boy was scared to take the medicine, but Mama said it would be ok and that she wasn't going anywhere. He felt safe and finally took it. + +Mama said, "See, that wasn't so bad, was it? You are so brave!" + +The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you for reminding me that the medicine would help me feel better." + +Mama smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +The medicine did make the little boy feel better and it reminded him that sometimes it's ok to be scared of something, but that he was brave enough to do it. +Once upon a time there was a little cat. He was a nice cat, he was honest and always very careful. + +One night, he was walking around the house and looking for something to do. Suddenly, he noticed something strange in the dark. It was a soft, orange light coming from the corner of the house. He jumped closer and found out that it was the moon! + +The moon was beautiful, it seemed like it was glowing. The cat was mesmerised, he couldn't believe such a thing could be so beautiful. + +Then he heard a voice. It was a nice, kind voice. It said: "Hello little cat, I am the moon. Thank you for noticing my beautiful glow". + +The cat was so excited, he said: "You are so pretty and you glow so much! I like it!" + +The moon replied: "Thank you, little cat. I am so happy you think I'm pretty". + +The cat smiled and said: "Goodnight moon, I will look out for you forever!" + +The moon smiled back and said: "Goodnight, little cat, it was wonderful to meet you." +Once there was a boy who wanted to see a whale. He asked his dad, “Can I see a whale?†His dad said, “Yes, we can go to the ocean and see one!†+ +They drove to the beach. When they got there, the boy asked, “Where is the whale?†His dad said, “We have to be patient. We will see one soon!†+ +After a while, the boy saw a huge, open mouth under the water. He was so excited and asked his dad, “Is that a whale?†His dad replied, “Yes, it sure is! That is a big whale swimming by!†+ +The boy was very happy. He watched the whale swim around in the ocean all day. He asked his dad to take him back to the beach again soon so he could see the whale once more. +Jackie was a little girl. She loved to cook. She had a big kitchen with a steel stove. + +One day, Jackie wanted to make some cookies. She got the ingredients ready and started to mix them together. + +Jackie's mom came into the kitchen. She saw what Jackie was doing. + +"What are you making, Jackie?" her mom asked kindly. + +"Cookies!" Jackie said proudly. + +"That's wonderful! Can I help?" + +Jackie shook her head. + +"No," she said in a very rude way. "I can do it myself." + +Her mom smiled and left the room. Jackie continued to work on the cookies. She was very proud that she could cook all by herself. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Freya. She was very happy but her friend was very upset. Her friend said, "I don't want to marry!" Freya said, "Why not?" + +Her friend said, "My parents want me to marry, but I don't want to!" Freya wanted to help her friend feel better so she said, "Let's go play!" + +They ran outside and saw a big box of cardboard. Freya said, "Let's pretend we are getting married!" They spent the whole day playing and pretending. Freya said, "Now you are married to a cardboard prince!" Her friend smiled and was no longer upset. + +They stayed married for a long time and had fun. When the day was done, her friend said, "Thanks for helping me feel better about marrying!" Freya smiled, happy she could help. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very happy, but she had one worry. Where would she play? Lucy lived in a very busy street, where there were no parks or trees. + +One day, Lucy was playing outside and she saw something very special. It was a small garden with trees, flowers, and a playground. Lucy clapped her hands and said, "This must be a magic garden! Can I play here?" + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a voice. It was an old lady who was standing by the garden. "Yes child, you can play here. I made this garden for everyone who lives in this street. All the kids here can play and have fun!" + +Lucy was so happy, she hugged the old lady and said thank you. From that day on, Lucy didn't worry anymore. She had a special place where she could play and have fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl looking for a bulb. She looked and looked, but she could not find one. She asked a passerby if they could help her, and the passerby told her that she should remain calm and peaceful. + +The little girl thought to herself, and soon a light bulb went off in her head. She thought of a bright idea - to look in the garden! Sure enough, when she went outside, she found a beautiful bulb growing in the garden. She smiled to herself and thought it was the most peaceful place she had ever seen. + +The little girl was so happy and relieved to have found the bulb. She thanked the passerby for helping her and ran home with the bulb in her hands. Her day had been peaceful, and she remained happy for the rest of her life. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Ted. He wanted to play a game called hide and seek. + +Ted's mommy said, "You can play Hide and Seek, but you have to be careful." So Ted went outside and began to look for a good place to hide. + +After a few minutes of searching Ted found a great spot. He crouched down and hid under a bush. Ted loved playing the game and he said, "I'm ready for you to count to zero!" + +His mommy laughed and said, "Okay, I will count to zero and then you can come out." She started counting. "One, two, three". But when she got to zero, Ted stayed quiet. + +Mommy said, "You have to come out when I get to zero!" Ted said, "But I'm having too much fun hiding!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's okay, but if you want to keep playing you have to be a bit more competitive! Then I'll have to count higher each time." + +Ted was very excited and said, "I can do that! I'm the best at Hide and Seek!" So he jumped out and they kept playing. And they both enjoyed it a lot. +The End. +Once upon a time there was a happy yellow rod. He wanted to go and look for fun things to celebrate. He saw a lot of different places and met lots of animals. + +The rod met a bee called Ben. Ben asked him, "What you need?" + +The rod laughed and said, "I want to celebrate and find some fun! Will you help me?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, sure!" + +The two friends had a lot of fun looking for different things to celebrate. They found a tasty cake, a bright rainbow and lots of other fun things. They even played a game of catch with a big yellow ball. + +At the end of the day, the rod and Ben hugged each other and said good-bye. They had had a lot of fun and the rod felt very happy. + +The end. +One day, Mum and Dad took a big, colourful bin to the beach. Daddy showed Mum how to record their fun time in the sun, while Mum took pictures of the waves with her camera. + +Mum and Dad had lots of fun, and when it was time to go home, they carefully packed all of their things in the bin. Daddy was especially careful not to break the little pieces of pottery he had found, as they were very fragile. + +When Mum and Dad reached home, Daddy opened the bin and began to unpack everything. Suddenly, he exclaimed “What’s this?†Inside the bin was a giant, sticky green apple! + +Mum smiled and said “Daddy, do you remember how we were recording all the fun things we did at the beach? That apple must have been in the bin too!†+ +Daddy couldn’t believe it. He had recorded something more than just their memories! + +Happy and surprised, Daddy and Mum walked hand in hand, the big, colourful bin in the other. +John was very lucky. He got to go on a special trip with his mom and dad. They were going to see a volcano! John had never been so excited. + +The volcano was big and scary but John wasn’t afraid. He loved looking at all the rocks and steam coming out of it. His dad took lots of pictures of them together. + +Just then, something strange happened. John could feel the ground shaking underneath his feet. “That’s not a good sign,†said his dad. “It looks like the volcano is angry!†+ +John knew why the volcano was mad. He had seen other people playing and throwing rocks into the volcano. His dad hated it when people did that. But then something amazing happened. The volcano stopped shaking and everyone cheered with joy. + +John was lucky. He got to see a volcano angry but it still didn’t hurt anyone. He thought it was very exciting! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Clara. She had a special box with a screen. Clara liked to play on her screen. + +One day, Clara wanted to make something different. She went to her screen and set it. She watched and listened carefully. + +Suddenly, the screen made a loud noise! Clara was so surprised! She blinked, and the screen changed. + +Clara saw all kinds of things on her screen. She saw colorful shapes and bright lights. Clara was amazed! + +"Wow!" she said. "This is different!" + +Clara had made something new and exciting on her screen. She smiled and said, "I like this!" +Molly was the tiniest girl in town. Her mum always helped her choose her clothes and make sure she was dressed in the right fashion. Every morning, before school Molly would carefully pick out the perfect outfit. + +One day, Molly's parents were too busy to help her choose an outfit. She wanted to look her best, so she found her mum's biggest dress. She picked out some bright yellow shoes, and a hat with a big pink feather to match. + +But Molly's friends in school didn't seem to like the outfit. They laughed at her and said it looked terrible. Molly was embarrassed, and she ran home, in tears. + +When her mum saw Molly, she hugged her. She told her "it's okay, beauty comes from within". She said that fashion didn't matter, all that mattered was that Molly had become kind and strong. With her mum's help, Molly felt much better, and she smiled again. +Once upon a time there was a big, spicy bird. He lived on a porch and liked to send his friends letters. + +One day the spicy bird decided to write a letter to his best friend, a kangaroo. He found a piece of paper and grabbed some crayons to write his note. + +He wrote: "Dear friend, I am sending you a big hug. Come visit me soon." He sealed the letter and hopped off the porch to send it. + +On the way, he ran into a raccoon. The raccoon asked, "Where are you going?" + +The spicy bird replied, "I am sending a letter to my friend. Do you want to come with me?" + +The raccoon was very excited and eagerly followed the spicy bird to the letterbox. They dropped the letter inside, and said, "Bye-bye letter!" + +The two friends were very happy and they hopped back to the porch to wait and see what the kangaroo would send back! +Once there was a boy called Tom. He loved playing in the park. Every day, he would race around, having fun and making lots of noise. One day, he noticed something strange. + +Tom saw a piece of paper lying next to a chimney. He couldn't believe it. He picked up the paper and started to fold it. He was being very persistent. + +Tom asked his mum, "What is this?" She replied, "It's a kite, Tom. You can make it fly by running fast and then letting it go." + +Tom was so excited. He couldn't wait to make his kite fly. He ran around so quickly, the kite lifted high into the sky. Tom had made it fly! + +He was so proud of himself and couldn't help but smile. From then on, Tom would visit the park every day and look for new pieces of paper to fold into kites. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Bobo. Bobo was lonely and wanted a friend. One day, he noticed a brown rabbit running across the road. + +Bobo smiled and waved. “Hi!†he said. + +The rabbit hopped closer and stopped. “Hello,†it replied. + +Bobo was so excited! “Will you be my friend?†he asked. + +The rabbit smiled. “Yes! We can be friends,†it said. + +Bobo was so happy! He ran around in circles, then grabbed the rabbit’s paw and said, “Let’s go!†+ +The two friends ran down the road with the wind in their fur. They ran until they spotted a tree near the edge of the woods. + +They stopped at the tree to catch their breath. Bobo looked around. “Where will we go now?†he asked. + +The rabbit pointed. “Let’s go see what’s over there!†+ +Bobo agreed. So the two friends ran together at top speed. Soon they arrived at a beautiful lake. + +Bobo had never seen a lake so big and clear. He smiled and thanked his new friend. “What a great adventure!†+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe wanted to escape from his house. So he opened the door and went outside. It was so fun and exciting! He saw a big land with lots of flowers and trees. In the land, he saw a funny looking animal. + +Joe asked the animal, "Who are you?" The animal said, "I'm a lion and I can help you escape from here." Joe was so happy! + +The lion carried Joe on his back and they ran away together. They ran so far and so fast that they eventually escaped the big land. Joe had an amazing adventure with the lion. They laughed and smiled together. + +Joe eventually made it back home. He waved goodbye to the lion and thanked him for helping him escape. Then Joe ran inside and wrote a story about his special adventure. + +The end. +Josh went to the festival with his mom. He was very excited to go because he was told there would be lots of fun things do. + +When they got there, the sun was shining brightly and it was very warm. Josh's mom put an umbrella on top of his head to protect him from the sun. + +"Look mommy, there's a carousel," Josh said, pointing ahead. + +"What a great idea," said his mom. "Let's go take a ride." + +They walked to the carousel and Josh chose a white horse. His mom put some coins in the machine and the carousel started moving. Josh giggled with delight. He waved at his mom as he went around in circles. + +When their ride was done, Josh and his mom continued exploring the festival. Josh saw so many interesting things and he wanted to try them all. His mom put a bar of candy in his pocket, saying, "You'll need a snack for later." + +Josh felt so excited and happy to be at the festival with his mom. He was already looking forward to their next visit. +Once upon a time there was a woman. She was ignorant and liked to shout. One day, she was walking and saw a puppy. She wanted to take it home with her. + +The puppy began to follow her. The woman shouted at the puppy, but it kept following her. She walked and walked until she came to a big lake. She stopped and looked around. + +"Little puppy, where do you think you're going? Back home, I'm sure," she said. + +The puppy did not answer her, but it stopped and looked at the lake. The woman rushed over and grabbed the puppy. + +"You can't be here," the woman said. "It's too dangerous." + +She quickly ran back home with the puppy. When they got there, the woman was relieved. She knew the puppy would be safe. + +The puppy and the woman lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time there was a tall man. He was walking down a path when he saw a black box. He went closer to take a look and he saw it was filled with poison. He was very scared and started to run away. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It said, "Hey mister, why don't you grab that box?" + +The man stopped and looked around but he could not see anyone. He then said to the voice, "Who is speaking? Where are you?" + +The voice said again, "I'm up here. Look up." + +The tall man looked up and he saw a small monkey in a tree. The monkey said, "That box looks really interesting and it could be very useful. Go on, grab it!" + +The tall man was still scared and said, "No way! That box is full of poison. I am not going to grab it!" + +The monkey then said, "Suit yourself. I think it will be fun to explore and find out what is inside." + +The tall man just shook his head and walked away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little bear named Bella. She loved to look up at the moon in the night sky. One evening, she saw something very strange. The moon was trembling! + +Bella was so puzzled by this that she decided to follow the moon. As she walked along, she noticed that the moon was headed for a deep dark forest. Bella thought this was a bit scary but she was brave and so she continued to follow the moon. + +When she arrived at the forest's edge, the moon stopped and looked at Bella with a friendly smile. The moon spoke to Bella softly in a gentle voice. "Come join me in the forest Bella and I will show you a surprise." + +Bella trembled a little, but she was still brave. She stepped into the forest with the moon and followed it along a winding path. Soon enough, she was surrounded by bright little lights, twinkling in the night. + +Bella gasped with joy - she had found a magical fairy village! The fairies welcomed her with warm smiles and she laughed with sheer delight. From that night on, Bella and the moon were the best of friends and they explored the magical world of the forest together. +Once there was a little girl named Mae who loved to explore. She had a special mine that she loved to play in; it was warm and inviting. + +One day, Mae decided to go to the mine. She opened the door to the mine and saw lots of treasures. Mae smiled and couldn't help but to dig in and explore. She was delighted to discover every single hidden treasure inside. + +But then, her mom shook her head, "No, Mae. This is not yours." + +Mae pouted and resisted. She wanted to keep the treasure so badly. + +Her mom smiled and put her arm around Mae. "It's alright. I'll show you mine. There are special treasures you can keep forever." + +Mae smiled and her love for exploration was even brighter. She followed her mom out of the mine and saw a field of beautiful colorful flowers in the warm sun. She gasped in delight and couldn't believe her eye. All these were her parents' special treasures just for her. + +Mae hugged her parents and said the happiest thank you. She promised to never forget her parents' special gift. +Once upon a time, there was a child who was very persistent. He wanted to find a secret. He looked in the bushes, behind the trees, and even in the ocean. But there was no secret to be found. + +The child asked his mom, "Mama, where can I find a secret?" + +Mama smiled and said, "You need to use your imagination and look in some mysterious places. There you will find the secret. But the secret will be hidden. You need to be persistent to find it." + +So the child used his imagination and searched in mysterious places, like the attic, in closets and old books. In each place, he found a clue. He followed the clues until he found a special box. The box was big and shiny and it had a lock on it. + +The child looked around, but no one was around. He opened the box and it was filled with toys and candy. The child was so excited! It had been a long journey, but the journey had a happy end. +Once upon a time there was a pretty bell. It was shiny and pink and rested in the garden. + +Every day the bell made a special sound. It made people admire it and everyone was happy when they heard it. + +One day there were two little brothers. They were ready to play outside. When they heard the bell, they stopped and stared. They were so amazed by how beautiful it was. + +"What is it?" asked the younger brother. + +"That's a bell," said the older brother. + +The brothers went to admire the bell. They were so excited by how it looked and sounded. + +"Look, when I shake it the sound is so pretty," said the older brother, shaking it gently. + +The little brothers were in awe. They looked at the bell for a long time and then headed back inside, feeling so happy and content. +One day, John was outside playing with his dog. His dog was a big, strong dog named Max. John liked to throw things for Max to fetch. + +John looked around and found a big, tough stick. So, he picked it up and threw it for Max. Max was so happy that he ran off to go get it. + +But when Max got there, he didn't come back. John was so worried! So, he shouted for Max, but he still didn't come back. What had happened? + +John ran off to find Max. He found him in the woods, with a leather collar on his neck. Somebody had caught him and put a collar on him. + +John was so angry! He wanted to get Max back. So, he showed the person the collar, and explained that the collar was his. + +The person was very understanding. They apologized for taking Max, and said he could have Max back if he wanted. + +John was so happy. He gave the person a big thank you, and then threw the collar away. He could finally go back home with Max! +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was very weak, but he had a big heart. Jack felt very sad and lonely. No one seemed to care about him. + +One day Jack was walking down the road when he saw a white rabbit hopping along. It was very small and weak. Jack stopped to look at the rabbit and said, "Hello there! Are you OK?" + +The rabbit looked up and said, "I don't feel very well. I'm feeling very weak." + +Jack felt very sorry for the rabbit. He wanted to help him, so he said, "I will take care of you!" + +Jack took the rabbit home and he gave it food and looked after it. Soon the rabbit was feeling strong and healthy. + +Jack smiled and he knew that he had made a new friend. From that day on, Jack and the little white rabbit were best friends, and Jack was no longer alone. He was happy that someone cared about him as well. +Once upon a time there lived a girl called Jack. She was three years old and loved to explore the world. + +One sunny day, Jack woke up feeling excited. She decided to go on an adventure. She put on her shoes, grabbed her diary, and ran out of the door. + +As she was walking, Jack stumbled upon an old tree. She looked closer and noticed an important looking box inside. She opened the box and discovered a diary! She opened the diary and started reading. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a voice. She looked up, and saw an old man standing there. He said, "Hello, my dear. You have found something important." + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes, I have! I found a diary!" The old man smiled and said, "That's right. You and this diary can be friends now." + +Jack was so happy! She thanked the old man and hugged the diary tightly. Now, Jack knows that the diary will be her best friend forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She had a toy stage that she liked to play on. Every morning, her mommy would come into her room and kiss her on the cheek. + +One day, Jane decided to set up her little stage and performed a show. She practiced hard, but it seemed like nobody noticed. As the weeks went by she felt a bit sad. + +So Jane’s mommy said, “Why don’t you go outdoors and show your stage to the neighbours?†Jane thought it was a great idea and set off to find her neighbours. + +When Jane arrived, she felt a bit scared and shy. But, with a bit of courage, she invited them to come and watch her show. The neighbours accepted, and after the show was over all of them were applauding. + +Jane’s mommy came out and said, “I am so proud of you for being brave and not being ignorant to the world outside.†Jane was happy and kissed her mommy on the cheek. + +The neighbours now often come over to watch Jane perform on her stage, and she enjoys their enthusiasm. From then on, Jane was never afraid of expressing her talents, because she now knew that she had the support of her mom and neighbors. +Once upon a time there was a friendly little bunny. He loved to hop around in the garden looking for things to eat. + +One day, the bunny was hopping around when he found a strawberry! He was so excited he almost slipped! He hopped over to the strawberry and sniffed it. It smelled sweet and juicy. + +The bunny said, "Yum, I love strawberries!" Suddenly, he heard a voice say, "Me too!" + +The bunny turned around to see a friendly little mouse. The mouse said, "I love strawberries too! Can I have some?" + +The bunny said, "Sure! You can have this one." He slipped the strawberry to the little mouse. + +The mouse said, "Thanks, bunny!" And she hopped away with her strawberry. + +The bunny smiled. He was happy that he could share his strawberry with his new friend. +Jacob was very hungry. He asked his mum for some food. + +Mum asked Jacob what he wanted. + +Jacob said he wanted a sandwich. + +Mum said she was busy but she'd get him a sandwich soon. + +Jacob looked out of the window and saw a bird in the garden. He asked what kind of bird it was. + +Mum said it was a blackbird. She said that the bird was very hungry and it wanted some food. + +Jacob asked what kind of food the bird likes. + +Mum said the bird liked breadcrumbs and seeds. + +Jacob smiled. He hopped out of the window and onto the grass. He found some breadcrumbs and put them in a pile on the grass. He asked his mum for some bird seed and she gave him some. + +Jacob was very pleased. He put the bird seed on the bread crumbs and watched the blackbird come to the pitch. The bird ate all of the food and flew away happy. + +Jacob was happy too. He went back inside and asked his mum if he could make the sandwich now. She said he could. Jacob made himself a nice, big sandwich and ate it until he was full. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved watches. He was so loyal to his watches and always picked the most special ones to put on his wrist. + +One day his mom saw his watch and said, "That's a very nice watch you picked today." + +The boy smiled proudly and said, "Thank you, Mama. I picked this watch because I think it's the most loyal watch out there. I know it will be my special friend forever." + +Mama smiled and said, "That's so sweet, honey. I'm sure that watch will be very loyal to you." + +The boy smiled and hugged his mama. He was so happy that he had found the most loyal watch in the world. He knew it would be his special friend forever. +Once there was a girl named Jen. She was three years old and loved to play with her toys. + +One day, Jen wanted to try something new. She started to look for something new to do. Suddenly she found a pack of gum! She was so excited and picked it up. + +Jen showed it to her mom. "Mommy, look! I found gum!" +Her mom laughed and said, "That's funny, Jen. What do you want to do with it?" + +Jen thought and said, "I want to chew it!" +Her mom said, "Okay, but make sure you don't swallow it!" + +Jen was so happy and started to chew the gum. It was so fun and chewy. She blew a bubble and laughed. From then on, she would always look for different types of gum to chew. It was always so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man. He lived in a house by himself and spent many hours driving his car. + +One day, as he was driving, he noticed a strange insect on his windshield. It was a big black bug with yellow spots. The man said to the bug, "What are you doing in my car?" + +The bug replied, "I don't want to be here. I want to go home!" The man said, "Let me take you home." He pulled over, opened a window and let the bug out. + +The man watched as the bug flew away. He laughed and said, "Goodbye, grumpy bug! Bye bye!" and he continued driving in his car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. One day, Amy was feeling very frustrated. She wanted to do something fun and exciting, but she didn't know what to do. + +Then, she had an idea. She sat down in a comfortable seat and clapped her hands. She said, "I can make a start on something fun, if I try." + +Amy got her toys out and looked around. She said, "I think I will build a tower. It will be so high, I will be able to touch the clouds!" + +Amy was very proud of herself, and she was smiling from ear to ear. She had made a start on something fun, and she felt happy. + +But then, Amy realised that she didn't know how to put the toys together to make her tower. She stared at the toys, trying to work out how she could do it. She felt very frustrated. + +Then, she heard a voice in the room. It was her mom, and she said, "Why don't you ask me, Amy? I can help you to build the tower." + +Amy smiled and said "Thank you, Mommy. I would love your help." + +Amy and her mom worked together to build a tower. When it was finished, Amy hugged her mom and said, "This is the best tower ever!" + +Amy and her mom laughed, and her +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. Lily loved to play and sing. She lived in a big house with her momma and grandpa. + +One day grandma said to Lily, "Come over here and I'll show you something!" Lily ran over quickly, her eyes twinkling with excitement. Grandma opened up her hands and showed her a weight. Lily looked up with surprise and asked, "What is it?". Grandma smiled and explained, "This is a weight. It's very jolly and it can help us play lots of fun games". + +Lily looked up at Grandma with a big smile, eyes full of enjoyment. Grandma asked, "Do you want me to show you how to play with it?". Lily nodded, and Grandma proceeded to show her how to throw and catch the weight. Lily was able to do it with ease and soon was having fun running around and tossing the jolly weight again and again. + +Grandma said, "Good job! You're really good at this game now!" + +Lily beamed with pride and said, "Thanks Grandma, I love playing with the jolly weight!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She was three years old and she liked to have fun. One day, Lisa went to the park with her mommy. + +At the park, Lisa saw many friends playing games. She wanted to join them, but she was a bit shy. Then, she remembered her mommy telling her that it was important to be brave and try new things. So, Lisa decided to go up to the friends and join them. + +Lisa's new friends were very kind. They said, "Hey Lisa! Do you want to play a game with us?" Lisa said yes and they started playing. It was an original game that Lisa had never played before. + +The game was so much fun! At the end of the game, Lisa won. The friends said, "You won Lisa! You are so great!" Lisa was so happy and she smiled from ear to ear. She was glad that she remembered to try new things and be brave. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Carl. He was three years old and he wanted to go explore the world. So Carl put on his cap and opened the gate to the garden behind his house and started walking away. + +Carl walked for a very long time soon he realized he had gone quite far. He was in a special land with lots of fancy things he'd never seen before. + +He looked at the trees in the distance and saw something sparkly. Carl went closer and he saw it was a magical door with a beautiful golden handle. + +He gave the handle a try and it opened. He stepped inside and saw a giant room filled with the most amazing things imaginable. He looked around, astonished by the sparkling jewels and fascinating things. He was so excited he started jumping up and down. + +But then Carl heard a loud voice. + +"Who are you?" asked the voice. + +Carl looked up to see a big, friendly wizard. + +"My name is Carl," he replied. + +The wizard laughed. "Welcome Carl, I'm so glad you're here. I hope you realize what a special place this is." + +Carl nodded and smiled. He had realized he was in a rare and beautiful place and he was blown away. From that day on, Carl came back to the magical room every week. He had the time of his life playing in the wonderful and fancy garden. +Once upon a time, there was a family who like to do creative things together. One day, Mommy said to her little daughter, "Let's make a special dinner!" + +The little girl was excited. "What can I do?" she asked. + +Mommy smiled. "How about you put the meat in the pan?" + +The girl put the meat on the pan and watched as it cooked. After a few minutes, it smelled so good. + +"Oh, this smells yummy!" she said. + +Mommy agreed. Together, they made a special dinner. It was so tasty and fun to make. + +The family ate the dinner with smiles. They were so happy they were creative together. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy and a very sweet little girl called Molly. One day Molly's mummy and daddy had to go away and left her with her granny. Granny was very nice and played with Molly all day. + +But one evening when Molly was ready for bed, she started to cry. She wanted her mummy and daddy. +Granny tried to comfort her and said "Don't worry sweetheart, they will be back soon". + +Molly stopped crying, but was still sad. Granny tucked her into bed and said, "What do you think we can do to make you feel better?". Molly thought for a bit and replied, "I think I want to play with my toys!" + +Granny thought this was a fine opinion and helped Molly to pick out a few of her toys. Soon they were having fun together, playing with animals and dolls. + +Before long Molly's eyes started to close, and she was nice and cosy in bed. She blew kisses to granny, who said goodnight and tucked her in for the night. + +Molly fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of all the fun she would have with her mummy and daddy the next day. +John was walking down the street carrying a package. “What have you got there?†asked his mom. + +“I have a surprise!†said John, smiling. + +John was very excited but his mom looked grumpy. “Can I help you carry it?†she asked. + +“No, I want to push it!†he said, pushing the package down the street. + +John’s mom shook her head and said, “You need to be careful pushing that.†+ +“I will, Mommy,†John said, pushing the package as fast as he could. + +They walked for a while until they came to a big hill. John’s eyes lit up as he said, “I want to push it down the hill!†+ +John’s mom smiled and said, “Okay, but be careful.†+ +John carefully laid the package on the ground, then pushed it down the hill. He cheered as it got faster and faster. When the package reached the bottom, John smiled and said, “That was fun!†+ +John’s mom smiled and said, “Yes, it was. Now let’s go get some ice cream to celebrate!†+John and his twin, Emily, lived in a big city. One day they decided to go explore the park. As they climbed around they noticed an old man walking down the path. He was wearing a funny hat and Emily couldn't stop laughing. + +John was embarrassed and tried to get Emily to be quiet. The old man looked at them and said, "Hello kids!" + +John said, "Hi!" and Emily said "Hi!" with a giggle. + +The old man asked, "Do you want to climb with me?" John and Emily said "Yes!" and followed the old man up a hill. + +At the top of the hill, they saw a beautiful view of the city. John and Emily were amazed and so happy that they got to explore the park with the old man. They had so much fun climbing around with him. +Once upon a time there was a cheerful little girl called Elsie. Elsie loved to explore and she dreamed of visiting far off places. + +One day Elsie wanted to have an adventure so she went to the gas station. At the gas station she talked to the friendly worker behind the counter. + +"Hello Elsie, why are you here today?" asked the worker. + +"I am here on an adventure!" said Elsie. + +The worker smiled and said, "Well that sounds like fun! What kind of adventure are you going on?". + +Elsie replied, "I am going to see if I can change the gas into something else." + +The worker smiled and said, "That does sound like an adventure! Just be careful, you never know what is going to happen when you try something new." + +Elsie thanked the worker and set off. After an hour of searching she finally found the right ingredients to change the gas. She was so happy that she had made the change successfully. + +From that day onward Elsie continued to explore and find new adventures. She was always cheerful and nothing would ever stop her from following her dreams. +John lived in a small house with his family. Every morning, John woke up to the sound of his father whistling. He always said good morning and gave John a big hug. + +One day, John heard another sound. It wasn't whistling, but it was happy and familiar. He ran outside and saw that his Mom and Dad had a new baby! + +John was so excited, he wanted to hold his new brother. He asked his father, "Can I hold him? Please!" +His Dad laughed and said, "Sure, come on over." + +John gently lifted the baby and rocked him back and forth. As he did, the baby started to coo. John smiled and said, "I am going to take good care of you". + +From then on, John made sure to visit the baby every regular day. He sang him songs, read him stories and even taught him how to whistle. John was so proud of his new baby brother. +One day, a clever lion arrived at the zoo. It looked around, then said to the zookeeper,"Is this my new home?" + +The zookeeper smiled and said, "Yes, this is your new home. You will be very happy here." + +The lion nodded, looked around, and said, "It looks nice here." Then, it noticed a group of other lions in the distance and said, "Will I have friends here?" + +The zookeeper smiled and said, "Yes, you will have many friends here. They will be so glad to meet you!" + +The lion smiled and slowly made its way over to the group of other lions. They were very excited when it arrived and welcomed it with open arms. + +The clever lion was very happy in its new home and enjoyed the company of its new friends. From then on, it was the happiest lion in the zoo! +Mama was a very smart lady. Every day she taught the children lots of things. One day, Mama showed her kids how to use a hanger. + +"See this hanger?" Mama said, holding it up for the kids to see. "It's very clear to me that this is a hanger. We can use it to hang up our clothes." + +The kids watched as Mama demonstrated how to hang up a shirt. She connected the edges of the shirt to the clear hanger and gently hung it up on a hook. + +"Do you think you can do it too?" Mama asked. + +"I think I can try," the youngest child said. He carefully hung his shirt up on the hanger just like Mama had done. + +"Yay, great job!" Mama cheered, clapping her hands together. + +The kids all practiced hanging up their shirts until they had it perfect, thanks to Mama's teaching. +Once there was a grumpy lion. He lived in the jungle and liked to roar. Every morning, he woke up and went out to hunt for food. + +One day, he came across a big book with funny pictures and big words. He picked it up and looked at it. It was a dictionary. He opened it and looked at the words. He couldn't understand them. + +The lion got angry and he roared. Even louder than before. + +Just then, a crow flew past. "Why are you so grumpy?" he asked. + +The lion replied. "I can't understand these big words in this book," he said, pointing to the dictionary. + +The crow laughed. "I can help you with that," he said. And then he taught the lion some new vocabulary words. + +From that day, the lion was much happier because he could understand the dictionary better. He roared with joy and went off hunting for his dinner. +Once there was a loyal dog named Buck. Buck had a special job. Every day he carried a battery around the neighbourhood. + +He loved his job, though it was hard work. He would carry it around the block, down side streets and up hills. + +One day, Buck stopped at a house he had never seen before. He saw a man standing on the porch. + +“Look at this! My battery!†yelled out the man as he pointed to Buck’s battery. “How did you get this?†+ +Buck proudly looked up at the man. “I carry it,†he said. + +The man looked surprsied and then he smiled. “Thank you for being so loyal,†he said. + +Buck was so happy he wagged his tail. From that day on, the man invited Buck to carry new batteries around the neighbourhood. Buck was the most loyal delivery dog the neighbourhood had ever seen. +John and Sarah were playing in the garden. John said "Let's join the dog!" Sarah said "Yes!". So, they ran to the dog. There was a big, smelly dog. John and Sarah thought it was funny. The dog said "woof". John laughed. Sarah said "Let's go and play with the dog!" + +So they joined the dog in the garden. They patted it, and it licked their hands and faces. John said, "The dog is so smelly!" Sarah laughed. They ran and laughed and joined the dog until it was time to eat dinner. + +At dinner, John and Sarah's mother said, "Did you have fun playing with the smelly dog today?" John and Sarah said, "Yes!" and laughed. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Both lived in a big house and they were always playing together. + +One day, Jack asked Jill to help him with a big pot. He wanted to use it to play and to make soup. + +Jill said, "I know how to help you. What if we make a flexible rope from the pot?" + +Jack answered, "That's a great idea! Let's do it." + +So Jack and Jill worked together to make a flexible rope from the pot. They twisted it around and around until it was tight and strong enough. + +When they were done, Jack said, "Let's use the rope to play a game." + +"Yes," said Jill, "we can use it to swing and fly around like birds!" + +The two friends laughed and played with the flexible rope all day. They had so much fun, and it was all thanks to their friendly cooperation. +Once upon a time, a three-year-old called Timmy was playing in his room. He saw a laser on the floor and he was very excited! He shouted "Mom, look! A laser!" + +He grabbed the laser and started shining the light around the walls. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise outside. + +He ran to the window to look outside. He saw an alien spaceship in the sky that was very bright. Timmy was so excited to see it! + +He ran back to his room and shouted, "Mom, come quick! There's an alien spaceship!" + +Mom came running in and said "That's great Timmy, but be careful. You must not be careless with the laser." + +Timmy nodded and placed the laser on the table. He knew that he had to be careful and promised himself not to be careless. +Once upon a time, there was a strange tool. It had a big round sign on it. The tool was very mysterious. + +One day, a little 3 year old child saw the tool and was very curious. She asked her mom, "What is this, Mommy?" + +Her mom said, "That is a special tool. It can do lots of things." + +The little girl asked, "What can it do?" + +Her mom answered, "It can help people learn things. It can help people understand things that seem hard." + +The little girl didn't understand. She said, "I'm so ignorant! What does it do?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's alright, my sweet. All you need to do is sign the tool. It will show you the answers." + +And that's how the little girl learned she could use the tool to help her learn new things. She was no longer ignorant! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She loved to run and jog. One day she decided to go jogging, but it was cold outside. She wrapped herself in a blue blanket and she was ready to go. + +At first she ran slowly until she was warm. She jogged faster and faster. Soon she was jogging so fast, she felt like she was flying! + +Suddenly she heard a voice. She stopped and looked around. It was a little rabbit. + +"Hi, girl. What are you doing?" asked the rabbit. + +"I'm jogging," said the girl. + +"But it's cold outside," said the rabbit. + +"Yes, it is," said the girl, pulling her blue blanket tighter. "But I like to jog, even when it's cold." + +The rabbit smiled, and the girl smiled back. Then she said goodbye to the rabbit and jogged away, feeling happy and warm inside. +Once there was a boy who wanted to soar as high as he could. He thought to himself, “I must find a way to succeed!†But all he had was a kite and no wind. Then he heard a rumbling sound, and he looked up. Lightning flashed in the sky, brighter than the sun. The boy saw the lightning and thought, “I can use this!†+ +He took his kite and walked to the nearby field. He set the kite in the grass and waited with hope. Then the lightning struck and the air filled with a burst of power. The boy felt the electricity, as if he too was electrified. He held onto the kite string and let it catch the lightning. + +The kite flew higher and higher until it was like a speck in the sky. He had succeeded! The boy looked up with awe and saw a hidden rainbow. He had never seen such a beautiful sight. He laughed and said, “This is the best day ever!†+Once upon a time, there was a furry singing mouse. Its tiny voice was so loud that everyone in the village enjoyed listening to it. + +One day the mouse was singing very loudly and the mayor got mad. He grabbed it and put it in jail. + +The little mouse was very scared and started to sob. But its furry body still vibrated with the sound of its singing. + +Then a kind man heard the sound and said, "Why are you in jail?" + +The mouse replied, "The mayor got angry and put me in here because I was singing too loudly." + +The kind man said, "There must be a way out of this. Let's see what I can do." + +The kind man went right to the mayor's office and explained what had happened. After a minute of talking, the mayor agreed to let the mouse go. + +The mouse thanked the kind man and freed from jail, ran away and started singing again. The village rejoiced as everyone sang along with the furry mouse. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends - Jack and Mia. Jack always liked to get his hands and feet very muddy. One day Mia saw him playing in the mud and said to him, "Jack, you're so naughty! You never listen to me!" + +But Jack just laughed and said, "Don't be silly Mia. I'm just having fun!" + +Mia shook her head and said, "You should own up to your mistake, Jack. Look at all the mud you've made." + +Jack felt guilty and said, "Okay, I'm sorry. I won't do it again, I promise! Can you forgive me?" + +Mia smiled and said, "Yes, of course. Friends always forgive each other!" + +So Jack and Mia went back to playing happily, but this time they both stayed away from the mud! +Jim was walking in the park one day. He saw a cable lying on the grass. He liked the cable a lot and decided to take it home with him. + +When he got home he called for his friend Candy. He said, "Candy, look at the cable I have! Let's do something fun with it!" + +Candy said, "Yay! Let's spray paint it! Red will be so delicious!" + +So, they took the cable outside and began to spray paint it red. When they finished, the cable looked so vibrant and colorful! Jim and Candy were so happy with their masterpiece. + +Jim said, "That cable looks delicious! Let's have a picnic and have a good time!" + +So, they went back inside, grabbed some food and had a picnic under the sun. Jim and Candy enjoyed it very much together. And they still have the cable to this day! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Eric and Lucy. They were very fond of each other and enjoyed playing together. +One day, they were walking in the park, admiring the flowers and trees. Lucy noticed a shiny fork laying in the grass. She picked it up and Eric asked her what it was. + +Lucy said, “This is a fork. It's used for eating food.†+ +Eric was so excited to learn something new and he said, “That is fair! Can I have a look?†+ +Lucy happily handed him the fork and Eric admired it carefully. He held it up to the sky and admired how the light made it sparkle even more. + +The two friends had a great day admiring the beautiful fork and the lovely park around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a very gloomy house. He was really scared and felt very alone in his very big home. + +One day, he wanted to feel safe and he wanted to feel loved, so he yelled out to his mommy: +"Mommy! I want to hold you!" + +His mother heard his cries and she smiled. She came to him with open arms and gave him a big hug. She held him close and kissed his head. + +The little boy felt so safe and so warm in his mommy's arms. He was no longer scared or lonely. The little boy closed his eyes and hugged his mommy tighter. + +His mommy said, "I will always hold you, my little boy. Whenever you are feeling scared or alone, I will be here to hold you." + +The little boy felt a lot better. His mommy's hugs were the best way to make him feel calm and safe. No matter how gloomy it was outside, being in his mommy's arms always made him happy. +Once there was a baby. He was only three years old. + +He was playing with his pet cat when he saw a white powder on the floor. He wanted to reach out and touch it, but he was too short. So he had to crawl to get closer. + +When he got there he asked his pet cat, "What is this white powder?" + +The cat replied, "It's boring flour! It helps Mommy make yummy cookies." + +The baby was so excited that he wanted to crawl closer and touch it, but when he did he made a big mess. He then crawled away and started to cry. + +But then his Mommy came in and said, "It's ok, baby. We can clean this up together." + +So the baby and his Mommy got down and crawled together to clean up the white powder. + +And from that day onwards, baby always had fun playing with his pet cat and never made a mess of the boring flour again. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy girl named Sam. She liked to bake very yummy cakes and treats. Every day she would make something special for her family and friends. + +One day Sam needed to buy something special for her baking, but she didn't have enough money. + +She asked her mom, "Can I have some money?" + +Her mom said, "No, you don't have enough to buy what you want. Why don't you try to bake something special and then sell it? That way you can earn some money!" + +So that's what Sam did. She baked a delicious chocolate cake and sold it to her neighbours. She made enough money to buy the special thing she wanted! + +The End. +Jim and Ella were playing outside in their garden. Today they had decided to play a game of squash. + +"You ready Ella? Yes let's do it," said Jim. He ran to one side of the garden and Ella ran to the other. + +Jim had a squash in his hand. He threw it as hard as he could. "Speed!" he shouted. + +The squash went flying across the garden. Ella caught it. "Good catch!" said Jim. + +The two of them kept on throwing the squash back and forth. After a while they both got tired. + +Suddenly something bad happened. Jim threw the squash too hard and it went right over Ella's head and out of the garden. + +"Oh no! My squash is gone," Jim said sadly. + +Ella patted him on the shoulder. "Don't worry Jim, I'll get it," she said. + +She ran out of the garden with Jim watching her. She came back with a smile on her face. In her hands she held the squash. + +"Thanks Ella," said Jim. + +The two of them went back to playing their game of squash. Jim was careful to not throw it too hard this time. +Tommy was frightened. It was bedtime but he didn't want to go to bed. He asked his mom, "Can I stay up?" + +His mother smiled and said, "No, honey, but I promise I will read you a story after you take a nap." + +Tommy was very excited at the promise and he happily skipped to the bedroom. As he went, his mom gave him a napkin. She said, "When you wake up, use this napkin and I will know you are ready for the story." + +Tommy hugged his mom and then said good night. He remembered her promise as he snuggled into bed and soon he was sound asleep. + +When he awoke, he grabbed his napkin and ran to the living room. His mom saw the napkin and said, "Good job, Tommy! Now, let's get started with the story." + +Tommy smiled and settled in to enjoy the story his mom had promised. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl called Rachel. She was only three years old but was very brave. One day as Rachel was walking through the woods, she heard a distant howl. She froze in her tracks, it was a wolf! + +Rachel slowly stepped back until she was sure the wolf couldn't hear her. Then she quickly ran back to her home. When she arrived, Rachel knew just what to do. She knelt down and prayed to God to keep the wolf away. + +"Dear Lord, please protect me from the wolf," she said. + +A few moments later, Rachel heard a voice from behind that said, "Don't worry Rachel, I'll keep you safe". Rachel quickly jumped up and saw a tall man standing there. He had a big bow and arrow. + +"My name is Ben and I'm here to protect you from the wolf," he said. + +Rachel smiled, feeling relieved and thankful for Ben. From that day onwards, Ben and Rachel went into the woods together, looking for the cute little wolf. +Billy was walking in the park when he saw an unusual sight. He stopped to stare. It was a model, made of wood, shaped like a big house. + +"Wow," Billy gasped as he looked closer. He noticed the brightly colored paint, and the friendly smile on the model's face. + +Billy heard a voice behind him. He spun around to see an old man sitting on a bench. + +"You like the model, eh?" the man said. + +"Yes," replied Billy, still staring at the model. + +The old man smiled. "It's my model. I made it myself and I call it the Friendly House. It took me a long time but I'm happy with it." + +Billy thanked the old man and continued to stare at the Friendly House. He was filled with admiration for the old man and his creation. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He always wore a hat and was very brave. + +One day he went for a walk and saw something strange in the garden. It was a fake snake! He wanted to get rid of it. + +He said to the snake, "Hey! You can't be here. This is my garden!" + +But the snake didn't move. It just stayed there and hissed. + +The man started to struggle to move the snake. He pushed and pulled, but the snake was too heavy. Suddenly, the man had an idea. He got some fake carrots and put them near the snake. The snake was interested and started to eat the carrots. + +The old man was relieved. He was able to get rid of the snake. He learned that you can use fake things to solve real problems. +Once upon a time, there was a train. It was very long and made of lots of colored carriages. One day, it was going down a hill when something terrible happened. The train started going too fast and it flew off the tracks. It went all around the hill and over the trees, with sparks still coming out of the engine. + +When it finally stopped, it made a big mess. It was a terrible wreck. Nobody was hurt, but the train was not able to move and the people inside were stuck. + +The fireman said, "We need to pull the train back onto the tracks so that everyone can get out." + +So the fireman, the driver and all the passengers took hold of the train and they all began to pull. They pulled and they pulled and they pulled. + +Finally, the train was back on the tracks. Everyone cheered, clapped and hugged each other. + +The driver said, "Well done everyone! You all pulled so hard and I'm so proud of you!" + +The passengers left the train and went on their way, very happy that their terrible wreck was over. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was three years old. She was visiting her grandparents. +She was so excited to play with all the new things in their house. + +Grandma noticed the excited look on the little girl's face and said, "I have something special for you. It's a hammer for playing". +Grandpa smiled and said, "I will provide you with a soft cushion to hit the hammer on". + +The little girl was delighted and excitedly took the hammer in her hands. She smiled and said, "Thank you so much for this hammer. Can I hit it on the cushion?" + +Grandpa nodded and said, "Yes, that would be perfect. Have fun". + +So, the little girl started to hit the hammer on the soft cushion with great joy. She kept playing until it was time for lunch. + +Grandma said with a smile, "The hammer provided you with lots of fun, didn't it." +The little girl smiled and nodded in agreement. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a nation of brave people. They were important in the world. + +One day a little girl called Lily went on a walk around the country. She was excited to see what the nation looked like. + +Suddenly, Lily noticed a piece of paper stuck to a tree. She went over and got a closer look. + +On the paper was a message that said: + +"Help! I am stuck in the forest and I need help getting out!" + +Lily was shocked. She wanted to help but she didn't know how. + +She decided to run and tell the adults in her village. She ran as fast as she could and soon she had reached the village. + +The adults quickly organised a search party to look for the person who had written the message. After a few hours, they had found them! It was a small boy who looked very scared and worried. + +The adults were so relieved. They hugged the boy, who was crying with relief. The boy said: + +"Thank you for saving me. I didn't think anyone would come and help me" + +The adults hugged the boy again and gave him a hug. By helping out, Lily had made an important difference to the nation. She had showed that helping one another is what makes a nation strong. +Danny was a small boy. He was three years old. He was visiting a big park on a sunny day. Danny was running and playing around the park. + +Suddenly, Danny stopped and looked at a huge statue of a grand lady. Danny's eyes got wide. He couldn't take them off the statue. He stayed there for a few minutes, just looking at her. + +Suddenly, Danny yawned. He was getting sleepy. He looked around and found a big tree with some soft leaves on the ground. Danny lay down on the leaves and felt very comfortable. He snuggled his head into the leaves and closed his eyes. + +"Danny! Wake up," his mom called out. +Danny opened his eyes and saw that he was back at the statue. He was feeling a bit uncomfortable and sad. + +Danny looked toward his mom. She was smiling. +"Would you like to come back to the big park tomorrow? We can come back and look at the big statue again." + +Danny smiled. He was so happy he could come back. Then he yawned. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Millie who loved to organize her toys and books. Every day, Millie could be found organizing her coloured blocks or putting her dolls neatly in a row. + +One day, Millie put on her uniform. It was a tight, red shirt and it fit her just right. "I look like a super girl!," said Millie. + +Millie ran outside with her slippers and cape on, ready to explore. "Where do you think you're going?," said her mom. + +"I'm going to organize the world!" replied Millie. + +Millie's mom smiled and said, "That's a very ambitious task, but I'm sure you can do it! Just make sure to stay safe." + +Millie nodded and skipped off to her adventure. As she organized the world, she was sure to keep her uniform nice and tight. + +Millie had a lot of fun on her journey and when she was done, the world was more organized than ever before. Millie smiled, feeling very proud of her accomplishment. +Once there was a boy called John. He loved to play with blocks. One day his mum said to him, "John, let's play a game. Let's play hide and seek!" + +John was excited and he said, "Yes!" He closed his eyes and counted to ten. Then he opened his eyes and ran around to find his mum. + +John ran around and around, but he still couldn't find his mum. Then he remembered that she liked to play games with the blocks. He dashed over to the blocks and there she was! She was laughing and said, "I got you!" + +John felt silly and he started to giggle. They ran around the blocks, and with each lap John felt dizzy. When he finally stopped he said, "Mum, let's do this again!" + +His mum smiled and said, "Let's play again! But let's sit down and have some juice first." + +So, John had a rest and drank some juice. Then he was ready to go and play hide and seek with his mum again. They had lots of fun and laughed until they were out of breath. +Once upon a time, there was a little 3 year old called Tommy. Tommy loved to play outside and explore. +One day, Tommy was out playing and he came across some clay. He excitedly pointed to the clay and shouted “Look!†+ +Tommy's mom smiled at her little boy. She said, “Yes, it's clay. What do you want to do with it?†+ +Tommy was so excited he barely knew what to say. After a few moments of thinking, Tommy decided to make a sculpture all by himself. He wanted to be independent and show his mom what he could do. + +Tommy worked hard, moulding and shaping the clay. He was really focused on his task and didn't give up until he was finished. + +At last he was done! He proudly held up his finished sculpture for his mom to see. His mom was so proud and said, “That's amazing, Tommy! You did all of that by yourself. You are so independent!†+ +Tommy smiled and beamed with pride. He knew he had done something special. +Once there was a mole. It was a very large mole. The mole was walking through the forest. Every day the mole would count as it walked. It would count the trees and keep track of how many there were. + +The mole was looking for a nice place to rest. As it walked along it saw a nice big tree. When the mole got closer it saw there was a bear sitting under the tree! The mole was a bit scared, but the bear was very friendly. + +The bear said to the mole, "Why don't you come sit here and rest? I will keep track of how many trees you counted." The mole said, "That sounds nice, I'm tired from all that counting." + +So the mole sat with the bear, and the bear counted all of the trees the mole had counted. When the bear was done counting, it said to the mole, "There were a lot of trees, and you did a good job counting them all!" The mole smiled and thanked the bear for counting the trees. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Daisy. She was a very healthy cow, as she ate lots of juicy grass. One day, she decided to try and find a friend to play with. + +Daisy walked around the farm, looking for someone to match with. But there was nobody to be seen. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a voice calling out. It was coming from the other side of the farm. Daisy followed the voice and she saw a little calf. + +"I'm looking for someone to match with," said the calf. + +"I'm looking for a friend too!" said Daisy, excitedly. + +The little calf and Daisy matched together, and they started to play tag together. From then on, they were the best of friends, always sticking together on the farm. + +The end. +Mommy and Daddy took the family to the park on a special evening. The sky was pale, and all the stars were out. Mommy said it was time to celebrate. + +The family gathered in a circle, holding hands. Daddy said, "Let's make a wish!" He closed his eyes and wished for something special. + +Mommy said, "Let's throw some leaves in the air. One for every good thing that happened today." She started throwing leaves in the air and dance around. + +The little girl giggled. "This is fun!" she said. + +Mommy laughed and said, "Let's celebrate one more time." They all ran around in the circle, singing and laughing. + +The evening was full of celebration. The family went home tired but happy. The little girl said, "It was the best evening ever!" +Jimmy was an adventurous boy. He loved learning new things. He always wanted to borrow things from his friends. + +One day, Jimmy saw his friend Tim playing in the park. He asked Tim if he could borrow his knee. Jimmy wanted to see how it worked. + +"Sure!" said Tim. He lifted up his knee and showed Jimmy how to move it. + +"Wow!" said Jimmy, as he moved his own knee around. It was so much fun! + +After a while, Tim suggested they should play tag. Jimmy was excited to join in. As they ran around the park, Jimmy was glad he had borrowed Tim's knee. He was able to run faster and jump higher than ever before! +Cathy was restless. She had been playing for too long and was starting to get bored. + +Her mum said "It's time to stop playing now, Cathy. It's past your bedtime". + +Cathy frowned. She wanted to keep playing, but her mum was firm. + +"No", said her mum. "You need to go to bed now. If you don't, I will punish you!" + +Cathy was scared. She thought about all the things her mum could do, like take away her toy or make her eat an orange! + +"Okay, mum", Cathy said. "I'll go to bed now." + +Her mum smiled and said, "Good girl! Now off to bed you go." + +Cathy went to bed, happy that she didn't have to be punished. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jill. She was three years old. + +Jill always loved to go on adventures. One day, she decided to go explore the forest. She left her house and began walking. + +It was a quiet forest, with lots of trees and plants. Jill liked it very much. As she walked, she looked around, feeling happy and excited. + +Then, Jill saw something amazing. It was a tall, bright flower, growing near a tall tree. Without thinking, Jill decided to pick the flower. + +But as Jill reached for it, a voice said, "No! Please don't pick it, it will not grow back." + +Jill looked around, surprised. There was nobody there. Then she realized that the voice was coming from the flower itself! + +Jill smiled and said, "That's ok, I'll leave it alone." She backed away and continued her walk through the quiet forest, feeling happy and excited. +One day, Mommy was feeling tired. She sat down on the couch and said, "I need a cup of tea." + +Her daughter saw her, and said, "I make tea for you?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That would be wonderful, Dear. Can you make me some tea?" + +So the little girl ran off to the kitchen. She requested help from her doggy, who followed her. + +The little girl found some tea leaves in the cupboard, and put them into a cup. Then she put the cup under the tap and filled it with water. + +Mommy sat and waited. Finally, after a few minutes, the little girl returned with the tea. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Thank you, my Dear. You made me the perfect cup of tea." The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mommy." + +Mommy sipped her tea and felt much better. The little girl had made Mommy a nice cup of tea, just as she had requested! +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He wanted to go to the sky. So, he went to the store to buy a ticket. + +When he got to the store, he said to the lady at the counter, "Can I please get a ticket to the sky?" + +The lady smiled and said, "Of course, that will be one ticket please." + +The bear was so happy. He paid the lady and took the ticket. He said thank you and ran outside. + +The bear held the ticket in his hands and the ticket started to glow. He rose up, up, up until he reached the sky. + +The bear was so happy to be in the sky he couldn't believe it. He was finally able to see the stars, the moon and all of the clouds. + +The bear enjoyed his time in the sky, but eventually he had to come back down. He held his ticket tight and started to rise, until he was safely back on the ground again. + +The bear smiled, he had had an amazing adventure and he was very happy. +Dave and Jenna were so excited! It was a bright, sunny day and they were going to the park. +They brought lots of toys and run around in the grass. +Dave said, “Let’s soak in the sun and have some fun!†+Jenna replied, “Yes, let’s do that! It’s so lively here.†+Dave and Jenna spent the day in the park. They splashed in the pond, ran through the trees, and played in the sandbox. +The sun was setting when they both decided it was time to go home. +Dave said, “We had a great time here. Let’s come back to the park soon!†+And so they did. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Mark. Mark was three years old and loved to work. He loved to do things on his own, so he was very independent. + +One day, Mark's mom said it was time for him to join a group. Mark was very excited. He couldn't wait to start learning with other children. + +Then, on a sunny day, Mark arrived at the group. He saw so many children he could play with. He also found out he would learn new things too! + +Mark was so happy when it was time to join the group. He couldn't wait to start work and play with his new friends. + +The teacher said to everyone, “Let’s get to work. Today we will learn to count.†+ +Mark smiled and joined in. He was so excited to start counting independently! +Once upon a time there were two best friends - Bunny and Kitten. They were very excited because today was their birthday and they were going to celebrate. + +They put on their party hats and went to the park to play. Bunny and Kitten ran to the bench and sat down. Kitten felt very restless and wanted to play more. + +Bunny said, "Let's start celebrating, Kitten! What do you want to do first?" + +Kitten shouted, "Let's race!" + +So Bunny and Kitten raced around the bench and laughed. They clapped and cheered when one of them finished first. + +They continued to celebrate, and it was the best birthday ever! +Once upon a time there was an old copper pot. He was sitting in a dark corner of the kitchen, feeling very lonely. +Suddenly, the old pot heard a voice. It belonged to a small child who had entered the kitchen to get a biscuit. + +"What is this?" asked the small child, pointing at the old pot. + +The old pot was overjoyed and tried to respond, but only a small groan came out of his metal mouth. + +The small child smiled and said, "You must be the old copper pot!" + +The old pot felt a little bit of joy inside and managed to say, "Yes, that's me!". + +The small child then said, "Let's go outside! We can play in the garden!" + +The old pot was very excited and tried to get up, but he found that he could not move! His metal was too old and he was unable to resist. + +The small child noticed and she said, "Don't worry old pot, I'll find someway to help you move. I'm sure we will find a way to help you resist." + +The old pot was overjoyed, and he knew that he had found a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a light yarn. It was thin and white and sparkly. + +One day the yarn saw a little girl playing in the garden. The yarn said to her, "Hi! I'm yarn. Will you be my friend?" + +The little girl smiled. "Yes," she said. "I'd love to be your friend." + +The yarn and the girl were very happy. Every day they ran and laughed in the garden together. + +One day, the little girl had to go inside for dinner. The yarn asked, "Will you come back and play with me again?" + +The little girl hugged the yarn tight. She said, "Yes! I will come back. See you soon!" + +And so the yarn waited in the garden for the little girl. While it waited for the girl, it shined in the light of the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Jake. Jake was a very curious little boy. He loved to explore and learn new things. + +One morning, Jake's mom gave him a big bowl of cereal. He was so excited to try it. "This cereal looks so great!" he said. + +Mom smiled and said, "It sure does. Let's see if it tastes great too!" + +Jake put some cereal in his spoon and took a bite. It tasted delicious! "Yum! This cereal is so yummy," he said. + +Jake became very happy. He kept eating his cereal until it was all gone. Then he asked for more. + +"Sorry kiddo," said Mom. "You can't have any more cereal. But maybe if you eat your lunch, you can have some more after!" + +Jake nodded. He knew it was a good idea. He became excited to eat lunch and have more cereal later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to shake everything around her. She'd shake her toys, her hair, her bed, and even the floor! + +One day, the little girl asked her mom if she could shake something different. "Can I go on a shake tour?" she asked. + +Her mom was proud of her daughter's creativity and agreed. So they went outside to the driveway and the little girl shook the walls, the bird feeder, and even the big oak tree. She loved it! + +After the shake tour was done, the little girl was so proud of herself, she skipped around and shouted, "I did it! I shook the world!" +Amy was a 3 year old girl who found the world to be a very interesting place. She loved studying the things around her and had a great imagination. One day, Amy was walking in the park with her mum. Suddenly, they both heard a strange noise. It sounded like a ghost! + +Amy was very scared, but her mum told her it was just her imagination. She said, “Don’t be afraid, Amy. Ghosts aren’t real.†+ +Amy felt a bit better but she thought it was still strange. She asked her mum why some people believe in ghosts. + +Her mum replied, “Some people may think they are real but we should always be honest with ourselves. We don't know for sure.†+ +Amy thought about this for a minute, then she smiled and said, “I admire your honesty, Mum!†+ +Her mum smiled back and said, “Let’s keep walking and admire all the beautiful things in the park!†+ +And so, Amy and her mum continued exploring the park and had a wonderful time! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was only 3 years old and loved to explore the wild outdoors. + +One day, Lily was out in her backyard, when she suddenly heard splashing. She looked around and saw a pond with a lot of wild ducks swimming in it. She was so excited and ran over to see them. + +Then, Lily noticed one of the ducks was taking a bath in the pond. She watched it for a few minutes before it flew away. + +Lily had never seen a duck bathe before, so she asked her mom if she could bathe too. Her mom said yes and took her to the bathtub. + +Lily loved her bath and afterwards she ran outside to find the ducks and show them she knew how to bathe too. +Once there was a little girl called Kim. She was three years old and she had a case. The case was useful for carrying her toys in. + +One day, Kim decided she wanted to go for a jog. She said to her mum, + +"Mum, can I go for a jog?" + +Her mum said, + +"Yes, but make sure you take your case with you." + +So Kim put her toys in her case and went to the park. When she got there, she took her case out and jogged around the park! She felt so happy that she had brought her case with her as it made her jog much easier. + +At the end of the jog, Kim felt tired and happy. She put her toys back inside the case and went back home. + +Kim was very happy that she had her case, as it was so useful for her jog. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Jack and Jill. They were walking down a path and enjoying the sunshine. Suddenly, they came across a lollipop. It was thin and pink and gave off a sweet smell. + +Jack said, "I want the lollipop!" +Jill said, "No! It's mine!" + +The two friends started to discuss. Jack said, "Let's share it." Jill thought about it for a moment, then said, "Ok!" + +So, the two friends shared the lollipop. They each had a lick and it was delicious! They laughed and talked as they ate the treat. + +Once the lollipop was gone, they continued on their walk. They were so happy they shared the sweet lollipop. +Once upon a time, there was a clever girl. She liked to play with scissors and cut pieces of paper. One day, she was playing with her scissors at the station when a man watching her. He said, "What are you doing?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "I'm cutting pretty shapes." + +The man thought it was very clever. He asked, "Will you show me how to do it?" + +The little girl nodded. She showed the man how to cut the paper into shapes. They talked and laughed while the girl cut the paper. After a while, the man thanked the little girl for teaching him. She was happy that she had been able to help. The girl then waved goodbye as the man went away. + +The clever girl continued to play with her scissors and cut the paper until it was time for her to go home. +Mum was in the kitchen and Kate was in the garden. Mum said, "Kate, can you bring me an ear?" + +Kate ran into the garden and looked around. She saw a tree with many big ears hanging off it. + +"This ear looks normal," Kate said. She picked the ear and brought it to Mum. + +Mum smiled and said, "Good job, Kate. Now we can make some tasty food." + +Kate smiled and said, "Yummy." + +Mum was very proud of Kate. She said, "You did a great job, Kate. You can be my helper anytime." + +Kate was so happy that she could help her Mum. She knew that everything was back to normal now. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his mom if he could go outside and explore. + +His mom replied, "Sure, Tim! But you must order east and stay away from the woods. It can be difficult to find your way back home if you go too far." + +Tim put on his jacket and got his backpack ready. The front door opened and he stepped outside. He was ready for an adventure! + +He walked in the direction of east until he reached a big lake. The lake had a sandy shore and gentle waves. Tim started playing in the sand and looking for shells. + +After awhile, Tim got tired and he realized he had lost track of time. He looked up at the sky and tried to figure out where east was, but it was too dark to see his way. Suddenly, a big voice called out from the clouds and said, "Order east, Tim! It will be easier for you to find your way if you stay away from the woods." + +Tim nodded and took the advice. He carefully followed the east path and eventually made it back home. His mom was so relieved when he arrived and gave him a big hug. + +Tim learned an important lesson that day: always order east and it will be a lot easier to find your way home. +One day, a young girl decided she wanted to have an adventure. She asked her mom to take her to a special place. + +Her mom smiled, "Yes, honey. We'll go to an enjoyable place." + +The girl was happy. She put on her shoes and got ready. Before long, they were on the way. + +When they arrived, it was clear they had found the perfect place. It was full of creative things to do and experience. + +The girl was excited. She wanted to explore. "Can I, Mama?" She asked. + +"Yes. Enjoy yourself," her mom said. + +So, the girl had a wonderful time. She looked at the things around her and thought of new ways to play. + +At the end of the day, the little girl was exhausted but full of happy memories. She smiled up at her mom and thanked her for taking her to such a fun and enjoyable place! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Claire. Claire loved to explore and try new things. One day, Claire decided to plant a sunflower in her garden. She dug a hole and included the seed. She watered and waited patiently until something magical happened. + +"Mama, mama! Come see! I planted a sunflower and it's growing!" exclaimed Claire. + +Mama smiled with delight. "That's so amazing dear! Your sunflower is growing so gracefully." + +Claire and Mama watched the sunflower grow. After a few weeks they could pick the flower and share it with friends. They included a special note that said, “Be kind and be graceful like the sunflower!†+Jill and Jack were best friends. They loved to play. Today, their favorite game was a stretch. + +"Ready, set, stretch!" Jill said. They both held their hands out and reached as far as they could. + +Jack looked up and saw a purple buckle in the sky. "What's that?" he asked. + +Jill looked up and smiled. "It's a buckle in the sky," she said. "Let's try to stretch and reach it!" + +So they reached their hands up high and tried to stretch. But they couldn't reach it! + +So they sat down and looked up at the purple buckle in the sky. + +"Next time, we'll get it!" Jill said with a smile. + +Jack grinned. "Let's keep trying!" he said. + +And so they kept stretching, reaching, and dreaming of the purple buckle in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole. He wanted to explore the world and decided to climb a tree in his garden. He started to climb the tree, but it was tricky. + +He said, "This is so difficult!" + +A delicate bluebird perched on a branch above the mole. +The bird said, "Mole! You can do it! Just be careful and take your time." + +The little mole felt encouraged and kept climbing higher, taking one slow step at a time. Eventually, he got to the top of the tree and could see the garden for miles around. He was so happy and grateful for the bluebird's help. + +He looked down at the bird and said, "Thank you for your help! I will never forget it." + +The bluebird smiled and said, "Take care little mole. You can do anything if you put your mind to it!" + +The mole said goodbye and started his journey into the world. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were called Jack and Chloe. They were both very excited because they were going to separate some items. + +Jack said to Chloe, "Let's separate these items into two different bowls." Chloe smiled and replied, "Sure!" + +So together, they started separating. First, they found some warm stones. They put these stones into the first bowl. Then, they found some cool feathers. These went into the second bowl. + +After everything was separated, the two friends looked at the bowls. They were really proud of their work. + +Chloe said to Jack, "What a great job we did, Jack! Now we can do something fun with these items." + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes! Let's go and have some fun!" + +The two friends held each other's hands and walked away, looking forward to the fun they would have with their separate bowls. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl, Sarah. She was a very modest girl and she wanted to get married one day. +one day she went to visit a big castle. Inside, Sarah saw a big bathtub. She thought it looked beautiful and she decided to marry it. +She asked the bathtub, “Will you marry me?†+The bathtub said, “Yes, I will marry you.†+Sarah was so happy and she ran out of the castle to tell her friends the news. +Her friends said, “Oh, Sarah, that’s so nice! We’re so happy for you!†+And so Sarah and her bathtub were happily married. They lived happily ever after. +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Bella. She was three years old and lived in a quiet town. One day, Bella wanted to go on an adventure. She asked her mom if she could go exploring. Her mom said yes, but asked her to please be careful. + +So, Bella set off. She walked down the street and looked around. Then, she spotted a big billboard up ahead. It was so exciting! She went closer to take a peek. + +When she got there, she saw a big picture on the billboard. The picture was of a beautiful garden with all sorts of flowers. She gasped, "Wow!" Bella decided she wanted to go to the garden. + +She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, I recommend you go there. You should check it out for yourself." + +So, she did. Bella had a wonderful time in the garden. She couldn't believe how many flowers there were. She went on a wild adventure, and made lots of new friends. + +At the end of the day, Bella was very happy. She had a great time and recommended the garden to all her friends. +Once upon a time there was a man and he had a kite. He took it to the park and he went to fly it. He layed out a long line to attach it to the kite. + +The man said "I hope this works".He spun the line around his hands and then he threw the kite in the air. + +The kite flew high and it kept going higher and higher. The man was so happy and he laughed. + +Suddenly a girl came up to him and said "Can I try?" + +The man was feeling generous and said, "Yes, of course you can." The girl grabbed the line and spun it around her hands then threw the kite into the air. + +The kite went even higher than before and the man and the girl both cheered. They flew the kite together the rest of the day and had lots of fun. +Peg was feeling mighty tired. She had been playing in the park all day and wanted to go home. Suddenly, she heard clapping. She looked up and saw an olive tree clapping its branches. + +Peg stopped and stared in amazement. She had never seen a tree clap before. Slowly, she stepped closer. + +Peg asked the olive tree what it was doing. The olive tree replied, “I am glad you asked. I love clapping my branches to the rhythm of the wind. It makes me happy!†+ +Peg smiled. She liked listening to the tree clap. She raise her hands and clapped along with the olive tree. + +The olive tree clapped louder and louder. Soon, Peg was clapping so hard that tears started rolling down her cheeks. She was laughing and it felt so good. + +When Peg had finished clapping, the olive tree said, “Thank you for clapping with me. You are a mighty special friend.†+ +Peg smiled as she said goodbye to the olive tree and went home. She had had the most wonderful day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a clown called Big Bill. He was very tall, with funny stripes and a big, red nose. He loved to dance and make people laugh. + +One day, Bill wanted to join a party, so he made his way there. When he arrived, a bunch of people were crying, and everyone was very upset. + +"What's wrong?" asked Bill. + +"Our clown didn't show up," said a little boy. "We thought you were her!" + +Bill smiled. "No worries. I'll join your party and make everyone laugh again!" + +So Bill danced and played jokes, until everyone was happy again. He waved goodbye, and everyone thanked him for joining the party. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful animal. His name was Flower. He lived in a drawer with lots of other animals. + +One day, the drawer was almost empty. Flower knew he had to supply something for the other animals. He thought and thought, until he had a good idea. + +He said to the other animals, "Let's go look for something to eat." The other animals agreed and everyone started off on their search. + +Finally, they stopped at a big tree. The powerful Flower used his paws to climb up the tree and pick a big bunch of delicious berries. The animals enjoyed the berries and thanked Flower for supplying them with food. + +From that day on, the animals in the drawer always went to Flower when they needed something. He was so powerful and had become a real hero! +One Wednesday, Sarah was feeling very shy. No one was playing with her and she felt so alone. She looked up at the sky and saw a big white cloud floating by. She wanted to go and play with it. + +Sarah ran after the cloud but the wind was too strong. She tried to get closer, but it was no use. Suddenly, Sarah realized something. She smiled, because she realized that no matter where she was, she still had her own special magic inside her. + +Just then, Sarah heard a voice coming from far away. It was her best friend Mary, looking for her. Mary saw Sarah and ran up to her with a big smile on her face. + +“Where have you been, Sarah?†asked Mary. + +“I was chasing a cloud,†replied Sarah, her cheeks turning pink. + +Mary laughed and said, “Let’s go play together!†+ +Sarah smiled and realized that she wasn’t so shy anymore. With her best friend by her side, Sarah knew she could do anything. Together, they ran off, chasing after the clouds. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He lived in a small house near the sea. One day, Jack wanted to go sailing. He grabbed his boat and some string, and set off. + +He sailed past some birds and some fish. Suddenly, he saw a pear floating on the water. He grabbed it and put it in his boat. But then, an angry bird swooped down, trying to get the pear. + +Jack yelled at the bird, "Go away! That's my pear!" The bird cawed back, "But I'm hungry! Please give me the pear, I'm sooo hungry!" + +Jack thought for a moment, and then he offered, "How about I give you half the pear? That way, we can both eat!" + +The bird nodded, and they divided the pear in two. Jack and the bird sat in the boat and enjoyed their snack. Then, they both sailed off together, happy to be friends. +It was time for the girl to take a nap. She was sleepy, so she laid down in her bed. She closed her eyes and thought about all the things she had learned today. She was really intelligent and remembered a lot of things. + +Her mommy came in and said, "Time to rest now sweetheart." The girl nodded and snuggled up in her bed. She felt the quiet all around her. + +Mommy said, "Remember to close your eyes and relax. When you wake up, you'll feel all refreshed." + +The girl closed her eyes and smiled. She remembered her mommy's words and drifted off to sleep. + +Soon, it was time for the girl to wake up. She opened her eyes and felt strong and refreshed. "I remembered what you said, Mommy," she said happily. + +Her mommy smiled. "Good job sweetheart, you are very intelligent." +Once upon a time, there was a leopard named Stu. Stu was very sad because he couldn't find anything that fit. Everywhere he looked, he couldn't seem to find anything that was the right size for him. + +One day, Stu found an old shoe that looked like it might fit his foot. He tried it on and it was the perfect size! Stu was so happy, he smiled and wiggled his tail with joy. + +That's when he smelled something sour. Stu looked around and saw a lemon tree nearby. He thought it might be nice to have a snack, so he reached up and picked one of the lemons. As soon as Stu bit into the lemon, he made a sour face and said, "Yuck! That doesn't fit me at all!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Billy. He was very excited because he was going to a special event. When he got there, he saw a trophy on the wall. It was big and shiny and made of gold. + +Billy wanted to take a look at the trophy. He snuck over to the wall and started to peek at the trophy. Just then, a voice said 'Hey, what are you doing?'. + +Billy looked and saw a mean-looking man. He was wearing a big coat and scowling at Billy. Billy felt scared. + +The man scolded him and said 'You can't do that. That's very rude!' Billy thought he'd be in trouble, but then the man told him it was okay, as long as he didn't do it again. + +Billy nodded, thanked the man, and then hurried away. From then on, he always remembered to be polite and respectful. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They wanted to have an adventure together, so they decided to race! They ran and ran until they found a tunnel. Jack wanted to go inside, but Jill said it didn't look safe. + +"I'm not sure it's safe," said Jill. + +"Come on, let's give it a try," said Jack. + +"No, I don't think so," said Jill. + +Jack looked around the tunnel. He couldn't see anything scary. "It looks safe," he said. + +So, Jack and Jill raced into the tunnel. At first it was dark, but thankfully Jack found a light at the end. They ran as fast as they could until they reached the end of the tunnel. + +Jack and Jill hugged each other. They were both very happy that their adventure was safe and that they had raced together. +Anne was walking through the park. She looked down and saw a purse on the ground. She stopped to pick it up when she stumbled. She looked inside the purse and inside was a sweet treat. + +"Oh wow!" she said, "this must be someone's special treat." + +Just then a tiny voice said, "That's my special treat!" + +Anne looked down and saw a little girl. She must have been three years old. The girl had curly blond hair and was wearing a cute pink dress. + +"It's ok young one, I was just looking," Anne said with a smile. + +The little girl smiled back and took her purse. She said a sweet thank you and walked away. Anne smiled and continued on her way. +One day, a girl named Suzy wanted to go on an adventure. She had heard stories of a magical place full of treasure. So, she grabbed a weapon and went looking. + +She wandered through the woods until she spotted something at the bottom of a hill. It was a big, old rusty door! "Maybe I need to unlock it," Suzy said. + +Suddenly a voice called out, "Who's there?" Suzy was startled. She peered around, but she couldn't see anyone. "I'm here!" said the voice. + +It was a big robot. He said, "This is the door to the kingdom of treasure. But I won't let you in unless you can beat me in a game." Suzy was brave, so she agreed. + +The robot handed Suzy a fake weapon. "If you can beat me with this, I'll unlock the door," he said. Suzy took the weapon and started hitting the robot with it. Finally, the robot fell down and said, "You win! Now I must unlock the door!" + +He did, and Suzy walked through and found a huge pile of treasure inside! She had unlocked an amazing adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little frog. He hopped along the pond looking for his friends. Suddenly he spotted something sparkling in the water. + +He hopped closer, but as he approached it vanished! So he decided to investigate. + +He hopped to the waters edge and looked closely. He noticed a scale! Then he gasped, it was empty and he knew he must have missed something very special. + +Just then, his best friend the butterfly appeared. "What happened?" , asked the butterfly. + +"I saw something sparkle in the water, but it vanished," replied the little frog. + +The butterfly smiled. "It must have been a magic scale. They can make wishes come true," said the butterfly. + +The little frog got very excited. "Let's look for it, so I can make a wish," said the frog. + +So they hopped off, searching the pond to try and find the magic scale. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady called Mary. She had a white sheet and she held it up so that it was moving in the wind. Mary saw the sheet and said: "Oh, the sheet looks so nice in the wind!" + +Suddenly, she heard an echo. When she looked around, she saw a weak bunny. The bunny was repeating what Mary had said. Mary wasn't sure why the bunny was repeating her words, so she asked: "Why are you repeating me?" + +The bunny had been trying to learn Mary's words so that she could talk to Mary. The bunny said in a very small voice: "I like to repeat the things you say so that I can understand them." + +Mary smiled and said: "That's a good idea. I think it's fun to repeat things. Maybe you can help me say more things too?" + +The bunny nodded and hopped away, repeating the things that Mary said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was so excited about her birthday and was looking forward to the gifts her family would give her. + +On the morning of her birthday, her mom handed her a small wrapped gift. Lucy opened it and found a very special bracelet. She loved it so much and thanked her mom for being so honest and thoughtful. + +But just as Lucy was about to put on the bracelet, she remembered something very important! She had made her mom a gift, too! She felt so sad to realize she had forgotten the gift for her mom. + +Her mom was understanding though and said, “It’s ok, Lucy, I know you worked hard to make me a gift. That’s the most special gift I could ever receive.†+ +All of a sudden, Lucy felt much better. She gave her mom a big hug and thanked her for being so honest and understanding. + + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an old lady. She was very fashion. Her name was Grandma. + +One day, Grandma was in her kitchen. Her three year old granddaughter was with her. Grandma was very happy. + +The little girl said, "Grandma, what is fashion?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "Fashion is wearing nice clothes and accessories. It makes you look beautiful." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I want to be fashion too!" + +Grandma laughed and said, "We can go shopping tomorrow and find you something nice to wear." + +The little girl was very excited. She hugged Grandma and said, "Thank you, Grandma!" + +The next day, Grandma and her granddaughter went on their shopping trip. They looked at lots of different clothes and accessories. The little girl was so excited. She found the perfect dress. It was old, but still very fashion. + +Grandma smiled and said, "That looks perfect on you!" The little girl twirled around in her new dress, feeling very proud. Grandma was so happy to see her granddaughter so happy and looking so fashion. +Once upon a time, there lived a great witch who had the power to grant any request. A young girl was walking in the woods when she saw the witch. She was very brave so she decided to make a request. + +She said to the witch: "Can you please give me two wishes?". The witch was very kind, so she said: "Yes, my child. I will be glad to fulfill your request". + +The girl smiled and said: "Thank you, great witch! I wish for a big box of candy and a pretty new dress." +The witch nodded and said: "All right, your requests shall be granted." + +The girl was very happy and ran home. When she opened the door, she saw the candy and dress she had wished for! + +She was so excited that she hugged the witch and said, "Thank you! You're the greatest witch ever!" The witch smiled, and then vanished into thin air. The girl never forgot the kindness of the great witch, and kept the candy and dress forever. +Once upon a time, there was a baby fox who lived in a big wood. He was so small, that he could sleep anywhere. + +One day, he saw a giant leather chair in the wood. He hopped onto it, and lay down. The leather chair was so soft and warm, he drifted off to sleep quickly. + +The fox was so deep in his sleep, he couldn't even hear the leaves rustling in the wind above him. Suddenly, he woke up when he heard a distant voice calling him. + +"Wake up, sleepy fox!" said the voice. The fox opened his eyes and saw a big, friendly badger looking down at him. + +"Come out of your sleep and explore the wood!" said the badger. + +The fox hopped off the chair and it felt so good to be awake again. He thanked the badger, and he ran off to explore the wood. + +The End. +Molly was a 3 year old girl who liked to talk to everyone. One day, as Molly was walking in her room she saw her mattress on the floor. She knelt beside it and said, "Hello, mattress!" The mattress did not answer and Molly felt a bit sad. + +She decided to have a conversation with the mattress anyway. She asked, "Do you ever speak?" The mattress still remained silent even after Molly asked her the question three more times. + +Molly found a bug crawling on the mattress and cried out, "Disgusting!" She was so scared she crawled away onto the bed. + +Suddenly, the mattress spoke up. "Don't be scared," it said "I'm here to help you." + +Molly was very surprised. She said, "Really?" + +The mattress replied, "Yes, I can help you with whatever you need." + +Molly asked, "Will you help me clean up this mess?" + +The mattress answered, "Yes, of course." + +Molly was so happy and excited! She hugged the mattress and thanked it for its help. From that day forward, Molly and the mattress became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a car. It had four wheels and drove really fast. The driver was a nice man. + +One day, the man couldn't see because the mirror on the car was broken. He tried to see, but he couldn't. He said to his friend, "My mirror is broken and I can't drive my car." + +His friend said, "I have a spice that will make it better." The man took the spice and rubbed it on the mirror. + +Suddenly, the mirror sparkled like new. The man was so happy. He said, "Thank you for the spicy magic spell!" + +The man drove his car really fast, and didn't have any trouble seeing the road. He and his friend laughed and waved goodbye. They all had a great day! the end. +One day, Johnny was in the park with his mommy. He loved coming here and seeing all the wonderful things. As he looked around, he noticed a mysterious creature. It had long ears and a long bushy tail. He tried to get closer to observe it, but it hopped away each time. + +Johnny asked his mommy what it was, but she only smiled mysteriously. She said it was a surprise. Getting curious, Johnny kept following the creature, while his mom watched. + +Suddenly, the creature stopped and started turning around in circles. It made a big pile of leaves and started jumping inside. Johnny was so amazed. He asked his mommy what it was. She said it was a rabbit! Johnny was so excited, he gave a big smile and finally, the rabbit stopped and let Johnny pet him. + +It was a very special day at the park. Johnny and his mommy will never forget it! +Once upon a time there was a brave bear named Ben. Ben was very neat, and always kept himself clean by washing his fur with soft cloths. + +One day, Ben was looking around his forest home and noticed a tree that seemed to be covered with bright yellow cloths or blankets. He was curious and wanted to know why it was there. + +Ben walked up to the tree and asked, "What are you doing? Who put you here?" + +The tree replied, "Hello, brave Ben! I need your help. I have been here for so long and I am so tired. I need your help to get down!" + +Ben was confused and thought for a minute before replying. Then he exclaimed, "Yes! I will help you get down. I will get some cloths and make a rope for you to climb down." + +The tree replied, "Thank you so much, brave Ben! I permit you to use my branches and cloths. Please help me get down." + +And so Ben made a rope with the cloths that he found and helped the tree get down from the strong branches. + +Everyone in the forest was so proud of Ben for being so brave and helping the tree get down. And the tree was so thankful for Ben's help. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl named Connie. She was only 3 and wanted to explore. One day, her mommy had an idea. She suggested that Connie go upstairs. + +Connie was so excited! She ran up the stairs as fast as she could and soon discovered her bedroom. It was so comfortable because it was full of plush toys and pillows. + +Connie smiled and said to her mommy, "This is perfect!" + +Her mommy replied with a smile, "I thought you'd like it." She then suggested that Connie lay down and take a nap. + +Connie agreed and plopped down on her fluffy pillows. Soon enough she was fast asleep, dreaming of the adventures she would have tomorrow! +Peter was a little boy who loved playing with his toys. One day he was playing with his top. He spun it on the floor and watched it twirl around and around. + +Then he heard his mum calling him. He went over to the kitchen and she asked him to set the table. She gave him some plates and cups to put out. But when he tried to put the cup on the table, it accidently dropped and broke. + +Peter was very sad and started crying. His mum made a sad face and hugged him. She said “It's ok, Peter. Accidents happen. The cup was very difficult to handle. + +Peter felt better. He smiled and said “Yes, it was difficult, but I still want to play with my top again.†+ +His mum smiled and said “Yes, go play, and be careful with it.†+ +Peter went back to playing with his top. He was so careful and spun it gently. He was careful to not break it. +Once there was a bear. He was lost and very tired. He looked all around, but he didn't know where he was. He felt weak and sad, so he sat down on a log. + +Along came a mouse. She said, "Hello bear! Where are you off to?" + +The bear shrugged and said, "I don't know. I'm very lost." + +The mouse took a look around and said, "Then you should come with me - I'll help you find your way." + +The bear felt so relieved and smiled. He followed the mouse and soon they arrived at the bear's home. + +The bear was so happy! He hugged the mouse and said, "Thank you so much for helping me find my way home!" + +The mouse smiled and replied, "No problem, my friend!" +Once there was a little boy named Tom. He loved exploring, so he always carried his flashlight wherever he went. One day, as he was walking, Tom saw something playful and stopped to look. It was a funny looking animal that he had never seen before. + +"Oh wow!" he said, squinting at it. "What is that?" + +The animal jumped and said, "I'm a raccoon! I'm here to help you improve your adventures." + +Tom was amazed and said, "Wow! How can I do that?" + +The raccoon smiled and said, "With this flashlight! Come with me and I'll show you everything it can do." + +So, off they went. The raccoon showed him how to use the flashlight to find new things and explore places he never knew existed. Tom was delighted. With the help of his new friend and his flashlight, Tom's adventures had improved! +Once upon a time there was a family who wanted to organize a special event. They had a lot to do so they knew they needed to get started right away. + +Mom said to the kids, "Let's organize a party," and the kids were so excited they jumped up and down. They started to talk about what they should do but Dad interrupted them and said, "Let's start by picking a date." + +The kids all agreed and started to talk about when the party should be. It was then that the family's pet, a hairy cat named Mittens, announced, "Meow, I want to come too!" + +The family all laughed and agreed that Mittens should be part of the party. They decided that the party should be two days away to give them enough time to organize everything perfectly. + +When the day came, the family was happy to see that everything was as planned. They had organized a fun and furry furry party with Mittens right in the middle of it. Everyone had a great time. + +The family was very satisfied with how they had organized the party, and they knew they would remember it forever. +Once there were two birds who were very friendly. They liked to fly around in the sky, searching for food. + +One day, the two birds went for a fly together. They saw a bright yellow banana that was shining in the sun and decided to try it. + +The birds flew to the banana and asked it, "Hey banana, can we eat you?" +The banana answered loudly, "Sure! I'm happy to be eaten!" + +The two friendly birds were so excited. They grabbed the banana and flew off together to share it. As they were flying, they were so happy that the banana was so friendly! +Jill got a big surprise one morning when she looked out the window. She saw a very large truck parked outside her house! Jill was so curious that she had to run outside to see what was happening. + +When she got to the truck, the driver said, “Good morning! I’m here to deliver a laser.†Jill was so excited that she quickly invited the driver inside. + +Once they were inside, the driver opened the back of the truck. He carefully removed a large box and carried it into the living room. Jill followed him as he slowly opened the box. + +Inside was a very shiny laser! The driver said, “Be careful, this laser is powerful.†Jill promised she’d be careful and thanked the driver for delivering the laser. + +The driver smiled and said, “I’m glad to help, but be sure to never be careless when using the laser!†Jill nodded and waved goodbye as the driver drove away. + +Jill was so happy that she had her very own laser! +One sunny day, Bob and Little Jill were in the park together. Little Jill was standing on top of a big rock. She had her arms up high like a bird and her little eyes smiled. + +"Look Bob!" Little Jill said. "I'm standing tall like a tree!" + +Bob smiled and waved. "That's perfect Little Jill," he said. + +Little Jill jumped down and landed on the ground with a thud. Then she took a deep breath. "I can feel my lungs," Little Jill said. + +"Yes you can," said Bob. He clapped his hands. "Your lungs are perfect, Little Jill." + +Little Jill smiled and played. She ran around and laughed and laughed. She was so happy to know that she had perfect lungs. +Once upon a time there was a small red owl. It was very brave and wanted to complete a great task. It had a plan, but it was not sure if it could do it. + +The owl asked its best friend, a small grey mouse, what it should do. The mouse thought for a moment before it said, “Your brain will help you complete the task. Believe in yourself!†+ +The owl felt better but was still a bit upset. It did not want to fail. The mouse said, “Just try your best and you will be alright.†+ +The owl tried its best and soon it had finished the task. It was very happy and so was the mouse. They both smiled and hugged each other. The owl knew that it could always rely on its brain when it was upset. +Once upon a time there was a poor lamb. He was all alone in this world. He had no one to follow or love. One day, he decided to follow a big sheep. + +When he came to follow, the big sheep said, "Why are you here?" + +The poor lamb said, "I am so alone and sad. I have no one to follow." + +The big sheep smiled and said, "Come follow me. I will show you what following means." + +The lamb followed the big sheep and saw many things. He saw fluffy pillows, tall trees, and other animals. As the lamb followed, he learned about following and the joy of it. + +At the end of the day, the big sheep said, "You have learned what it means to follow, little lamb. Now find yourself a soft pillow and rest for the night." + +The lamb followed one last time as he found a soft pillow to lay his head. He was so happy to have found a friend in the big sheep. From then on, the lamb followed his new friend everywhere, never feeling alone and poor again. +Thad was very excited. He was going to fly today. He ran downstairs to the door and shouted to his Mom, "I'm ready!" His Mom smiled and said, "Go ahead, have fun!" + +Thad opened the door and stepped outside. He felt a nice breeze and heard birds singing. He looked up in the sky and saw something weird. He squinted to see better. It was a huge bird. Its wings were very big and spread wide. Its beak opened and it said, "Hey kid, want a ride?" Thad smiled and said, "Yes please!" + +The bird held Thad very carefully in its talons and flew away with him. It was amazing - the wind in his face and the pretty clouds below! Before Thad knew it, they had reached the top of the tallest mountain. The bird opened its beak and said, "Just put your hands around my neck and hold on." Thad grabbed the bird's neck with both his hands. The bird laughed and said, "Ready?" Then it flew down. + +Thad screamed with excitement. The bird flew all around the mountain, over rivers, houses and trees. The ground looked very small. Then the bird told Thad to close his eyes. Thad did and felt something soft on his lips. He opened his eyes and realized the bird had given him a big kiss on the mouth! "That was weird," thought Thad +Once upon a time, there was a friendly beetle who wanted to stay in one place. He looked around and noticed a big, red apple. It would be the perfect place to stay, so he flew to its juicy top. + +He was so excited and said, 'I can stay here forever!' Suddenly, the beetle saw a little girl. She smiled and said, 'Hello, Mr. Beetle. What are you doing here?' + +The beetle was surprised she could talk and said, 'I wanted to stay here in this nice, red apple.' The girl smiled and said, 'That's very nice of you. Would you like to stay in my house, too? We could be friends!' + +The beetle was delighted and said, 'That sounds like a wonderful idea! I am very friendly and would love to stay in your home.' So, that is what he did! The little girl and the friendly beetle stayed together for a very long time. They were great friends. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Joe was walking in the park with his mom. He was feeling happy and he smiled. Joe held his mom's hand as they strolled and he could hear the sound of the trees rustling in the wind. + +They stopped, and everything was still and quiet. Joe looked around and said "Mom, it's so quiet, I can almost hear the silence." His mom smiled and replied, "you hear the silence with your heart." Joe thought about that for a moment, then he said "yes, I can hear it, it's so peaceful." Then he saw a little bunny hopping across the grass and he smiled. His mom said "doesn't he look adorable?" Joe said yes, he did. Then he hugged his mom and they continued walking in the park. +Once upon a time, there lived a clever bird named Sky. Sky loved to soar above the clouds and look down at the world below. One day, Sky decided to try something new. + +Sky flew to a nearby golf course, where he watched the people playing this fascinating game. Sky wanted to try too, so he perched on the edge of a golf flag and waited. + +Suddenly a golfer came walking towards him and said, "Hello bird. What are you doing here?" Sky replied, "I'm trying to play golf. Can you help me?" + +The golfer smiled and said, "I think you should wait until the right time. When you do it, however, you'll surely soar." + +Sky was excited, he thanked the golfer and hopped closer to the hole. When the flag was raised, Sky spread his wings and took flight, soaring above the golf course before finally dropping the golf flag into the hole. Sky had done it! + +The golfer clapped as Sky flew by and shouted, "Well done, Sky! You are very clever!" + +Sky smiled and soared off, feeling proud of what he had achieved. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. +John had a crayon and he liked to talk. +One day, he wanted to draw a picture and he asked his mom for help. +His mom said, "yes, let's draw together." + +John and his mom sat down at a table and his mom gave him a dry crayon. +John was excited to start drawing, so he started to talk about the picture he wanted to make. + +"Let's draw a flower," said John. + +John's mom smiled. She said, "Let's color it red." + +John and his mom talked about what else to draw and then started coloring. +John was very happy with his picture and he showed it to his dad. + +His dad smiled and said, "That's a very colorful and beautiful picture." +John had a big smile on his face and showed his mom and dad all the pictures he had drawn. + +John and his mom talked and laughed as they continued to draw together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and very proud. He wanted to do more things to show he was proud. +One day, his mom took him to a store. In the store, Tom saw lots of colorful pins. +Tom smiled and pointed to the pins, "Mom, can I please take one?" +His mom nodded, "Yes, you can take one, Tom." +Tom reached out to pick a pin. He chose a blue pin with a funny face. +Tom was so proud to have the pin. He hugged it tight and showed it to his mom. +"It's so nice, Tom," said his mom. +Tom beamed with pride and walked around the store, smiling and showing off his pin. +Once there was a red dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his friend Ryder. One day, the two friends were out at the park. Ryder wanted to play matching and brought out a box of cards with pictures on them. + +Spot was excited to play! He grabbed a card and held it up. "Is it a match?" he said as he looked it over. + +Ryder nodded. "Yes! It matches this one right here," he said as he showed a card with a picture of a poison on it. + +Spot's eyes went wide. "No, I don't want to match," he said. "Poison is scary!" + +Ryder smiled. "It's okay, Spot," he said. "The poison on the card is just pretend. It won't hurt you." + +Spot thought about it and then smiled back. "Okay!" he said. "Let's go find some more matches!" + +And so the two friends kept playing and having fun, searching for more matching cards in the park. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily who loved exploring the world. One day she decided to go on a big adventure! She urged her mom to let her go but her mom said she wasn't quite ready yet. + +Lily begged and pleaded until her mom finally said yes and gave her all kinds of advice before Lily left. + +First, her mom told her to think for herself and be independent. "It's always important to make your own decisions," her mom said. + +Next, her mom urged her to be brave, use her imagination and find new things. + +Lily was so excited to be on her own and explore the world. She said goodbye to her mom and off she went! + +Little did she know that her journey would lead to incredible discoveries and a lifetime of wonderful memories. +Lizzy loves to bake. She had a very special recipe that she got from her granny. When Lizzy bakes she always calls her mum to come and watch. Her mum's name is Sarah. + +This time Lizzy was baking muffins. She had all the ingredients and was ready to mix them together. With her mum's help, she gathered the bowl, spoon and ingredients. + +"Ok, now we need to turn the oven on," Sarah said. + +Lizzy helped to turn the oven knob, then grabbed the mix and spooned it into the tray. She chose pink cases for the muffins, and added some rainbow sprinkles on top. + +"Oh, these look so good," Sarah said with a smile, "What will you call them?" + +Lizzy thought for a moment. + +"Rainbow Sparkle Muffins," she said proudly. + +Soon the house was filled with the smell of the warm, tasty muffins. Sarah tried one and it was delicious. + +"Well done, Lizzy," Sarah said, "You have made a very good bake!" + +Lizzy smiled and went to get plates to put the muffins on. She was so proud of her Rainbow Sparkle Muffins. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was only three years old and she loved animals. One day when she was walking in the park, Mary saw a funny looking creature with stripes. Mary's mommy told her it was a zebra. Mary was so excited she wanted to snap a picture of it. + +She took out her camera and pointed it at the zebra. Then she said to the zebra, "Smile, Zebra!" The zebra's blue eyes twinkled and it smiled. + +So, Mary snapped a picture of the zebra and saved it for a special memory. From that day on, Mary and the zebra were good friends. Whenever Mary visited the park, the zebra would always be waiting for her! +One day, Tom and his mommy decided to go to the library. Tom was so glad because he loved to look at all the books. When they got there, they saw all kinds of books, some big and some small. + +Tom looked at all the books curiously. He asked his mommy, "What book should I pick?†+ +His mommy smiled and said, "How about this one? It looks very fun!" + +Tom was so excited and said “Yay!†He opened the book carefully and started to flip through the pages. The pictures looked so cool! + +But then Tom started to notice a funny smell. He looked around and noticed some of the books were starting to rot. + +Tom's mommy said, "That is why it is important to take care of books. We need to make sure they don't rot!" + +Tom nodded, understanding. Then he went back to looking at all the books with a glad heart. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf owl called Ollie. Ollie loved to fly from tree to tree, but he couldn’t always hear if it was safe or not. + +One day, Ollie flew near a lake. He saw a special oil floating on the water and he landed on a nearby branch to take a closer look. He wondered what it could be. + +Suddenly, two ducks started quacking. Ollie was so scared that he almost fell off the branch. The ducks said,"That's special oil! It will help you to relax when you're scared". + +Ollie was so excited that that he spread some of the oil on his wings. Sure enough, he felt much calmer after that. He thanked the ducks and flew back to his tree, feeling relaxed and safe. +One day, two friends Sammy and Jake were walking through a park and they came across a race track. Sammy had never seen a race track before and was really excited. + +Sammy: What's that? +Jake: That's a race track! It's where cars race each other. +Sammy: Wow! Can we watch a race? +Jake: Usually there are races but today nothing is happening. Everything is very dull. + +Sammy still wanted to look around, so he and Jake walked onto the race track to explore. Suddenly, Sammy heard a loud engine sound! He saw a race car driving around the track and he was so excited. + +Jake: Wow! A race is happening! +Sammy: Yeah! Let's watch! + +The two friends sat and watched the race car race around the track. Eventually, the race car crossed the finish line and everyone cheered. Sammy and Jake clapped their hands and smiled. + +Sammy: That was so fun! +Jake: Yeah, it sure was. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Joe. Joe had a very long tail. Every day Joe liked to go to the lake near his house. He would splash in the lake and soak his tail. + +One day, Joe was running around the lake when he heard someone call his name. + +"Joe! Over here!" shouted the voice. + +Joe looked around and saw a duck sitting by the lake. + +"Nice tail you have there!" said the duck. + +"Thanks!" said Joe, wagging his tail proudly. "I like soaking it in the lake!" + +The duck laughed. "That's not a normal thing to do, you know!" + +Joe didn't understand, so he asked the duck to explain. + +The duck said, "Well, most animals don't like getting their tails wet. But you seem to like it, so it's normal for you!" + +Joe smiled. He was happy that he was doing something normal. From then on Joe continued to soak his tail in the lake every day. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty panda. He was very happy living in his bamboo forest, but suffered terribly each winter. Every night, the cold wind would howl and the panda felt very desperate. + +One day, he thought of a plan. He marched to the nearest village and asked the wise old man if he could help him. The old man chuckled and said, "Yes, I can help you. But you must help me too." + +The old man gave the mighty panda a furry blanket and asked him to share it with the other animals in the forest. The panda thanked the old man and ran back to the forest. As soon as he arrived, he spread the blanket across the ground and called out to the animals. + +The animals scurried over and snuggled up together. For the first time in a long time, the animals weren't cold and they soon forgot their suffering. + +The panda smiled and thought to himself, "I am mighty indeed!" +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She was lost in the woods and did not know what to do. She was scared and felt helpless. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She decided to follow the river and look for help. She walked and walked until she came to a beautiful town. + +The girl saw some people and asked them for help. + +One lady said, “What can we do for you darling?†+ +The girl replied, “I’m lost and can’t find my way home.†+ +The kind lady said, “Don’t worry, we can help you get back home.†+ +The girl realized how lucky she was to have found help in this town. She thanked the lady and soon she was safely back at home. +Paul was a charming little boy who went to school every day. In class, Paul liked to listen to the other children and learn new things. But when it was time for lunch, Paul always seemed to ignore one of his friends, Jenny. + +One day, Jenny asked Paul why he ignored her. Paul said, “I don't ignore you, I just don't sit next to you at lunch.†Jenny said, “But why? Don't you like me?†Paul stayed quiet, he didn't want to answer. + +That night, Paul thought about what Jenny said. He realized that he should have said, I ignored you because I like you too much! + +The next day, Paul sat next to Jenny at lunch and smiled at her. Jenny smiled back and said, “I'm glad you're not ignoring me anymore.†Paul said, “Me too. Let's be friends.†Jenny said, “Yes!†+ +And so Paul and Jenny were friends forever, and they were never ignored again. +Once upon a time there was a young planet. It was a bright and shiny planet, and it shone like a star in the night sky. + +One day the young planet was flying through space when it spotted another planet. It waved to the other planet and the other planet waved right back. + +The young planet asked, "Would you like to join me?". +The other planet said, "Yes, I would like that very much!" + +So the two planets joined together and flew happily through space. They were two new friends, exploring the universe together. They laughed, they sang, and they had lots of fun! + +Every day the two planets would meet and explore different places. They would learn about new things together, and tell each other stories. + +Finally, one day the planets said goodbye and the young planet watched as the other planet sailed away. But no matter how far apart the planets were, they would always be friends for life. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Joe. Joe was a very spunky 3 year old that always had lots of energy for every day. One day Joe found an old cloth at the store and she wanted to do something special with it. + +"What can I do with this cloth?" Joe asked her mom. + +Her mom had a great idea, "Why don't you twist it into something cool?" + +Joe was really excited to try this new idea. She grabbed the cloth and started twisting it. It was a little difficult, but she kept trying. After a few tries she finally got it to twist into a fun shape! Joe was so proud of herself and showed her mom what she made. + +"Wow Joe, you twisted the cloth into a great shape! You did a good job!" Joe's mom said with a smile. + +Joe was so happy and hugged her mom tight with pride. From then on she knew that if she tried hard enough she could do anything! +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to explore. One day, he was poking around in the garden when something weird happened. He saw a giant scale in the grass! He had never seen a scale before and he was very curious. + +The boy excitedly poked the scale with his fingers and it started to move. A voice came out of it and said, "Hello, who are you?" The boy was so surprised that he forgot to answer. + +"Who are you? I'm the scale, but you can call me Bob," it asked again. + +The boy finally spoke up. "My name is Sam," he said. "What are you doing here?" + +Bob the Scale said, "I came here to tell you two things. First, always be nice to the other creatures you meet in your garden. Second, never forget to explore the world around you! It can be a very weird, wonderful place!" + +Sam thanked Bob the Scale and went on his way exploring the garden. He was even nicer to the other creatures he met, and he never forgot about Bob's wise words. +Molly was very happy. She was going to lunch with her mom. Her mom made her a sandwich. It was thin and yummy. + +Molly said, "Mommy, I want to cut my sandwich." + +Mommy said, "Sure, here you go." She gave Molly a knife. + +Molly held the knife and cut the sandwich into four pieces. She smiled, showing her mom she was pleased with her work. + +Mommy said, "Good job, Molly. Now eat your sandwich." + +Molly was very excited and ate her sandwich. After she finished eating, she said, "Mommy, I want to cut my sandwich again." + +Mommy said, "Sure, sweetheart." She gave Molly the knife and Molly cut the sandwich into four more pieces. + +Molly was so proud of herself. She finished her sandwich, smiled and said, "I love my sandwich!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Robert. He loved to play. He had lots of toys, but his favourite was the drum. It was big, round and made of wood. + +Robert's mum was a singer. She had a special record that she wanted to make. She asked Robert to help her. + +Robert was so excited. He grabbed his drum and began to beat it. His mum asked him to keep it rough, like a beat. So Robert banged the drum as hard as he could. + +When he stopped playing, his mum smiled. She said, "That was perfect! Now we can record it and make a song!" + +Robert was so proud of himself. He grinned and hugged his drum tight. He knew he'd done a great job. +Once upon a time there was a curious rabbit. One day he saw something in a shop. It was shiny and rare. He wanted to take it home so he checked to see if the shopkeeper was looking. When he was sure the shopkeeper wasn't watching, he used his sharp teeth and grabbed the shiny object. He ran away as fast as he could! + +On his way home, the curious rabbit came across a rabbit hole. He stopped and decided to look inside. It was getting dark, so he couldn't see too well, but he was sure he saw something shiny and rare at the bottom of the hole. He quickly jumped in and grabbed it. + +When he got home, the curious rabbit realized what he had found. It was a diamond! He was so happy, he decided to show his friends. He hopped to the other rabbits' home, smiling from ear to ear. + +When he reached the house, he said, “Look what I found in a shop! It is shiny and rare and I got it using my sharp teeth.†+ +The other rabbits were so excited. They all congratulated him and said, “Well, you’re one lucky rabbit!†+Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved to explore. He wanted to reach a new country he had never been to before. + +One day, the man packed up his bag and set off on a journey. On the way, he came across a tall mountain. He wanted to climb it, but he was scared he wouldn't be able to reach the top. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. He turned around saw a little girl in a yellow dress. "Don't worry," she said. "I know how to get to the top of the mountain." The man thanked her and asked how she knew. The girl smiled and said, "I live at the top of the mountain. I can take you there." + +The man was so happy. He followed the little girl up the mountain. It took a long time, but eventually they reached the top. The man was amazed. He had never seen such a beautiful view before. He thanked the little girl for bringing him to this amazing place. She smiled and said, "You're welcome. This is my country. Welcome home." +Little Mila was out playing in the park. She loved to run around and laugh as she chased the butterflies. Suddenly, she spotted something in the lake: an old present! Mila quickly ran over to the edge of the lake and asked her friend Tom if he could dive in and get it for her. Tom said he would and smiled. + +Mila was very excited and stayed close to Tom as he took a deep breath and dived into the cool water. He went deeper and deeper until he finally grabbed the old present. He swam back up with it and handed it to Mila. + +Mila quickly unwrapped the present and inside was a beautiful necklace with a sparkling blue stone! Mila's eyes widened in surprise and she thanked her friend Tom before hugging him tight! She couldn't believe it--an old present in the lake had become the best present she had ever received. +Molly and Jack were best friends. They went to the gym together every day. Today was no different. + +"Let's play on the mat!" said Molly. + +"OK!" replied Jack. + +They tumbled and ran around the gym. Despite being tired, they were so happy. + +Suddenly, Jack pointed at the bags of lemons in the corner and said, "Look! What are those?" + +Molly smiled. "They are lemons! They are sour." she said. + +Then, Jack said something even more shocking: "Lemons can talk!" + +Molly laughed out loud. "That's silly, Jack. Lemons can't talk." + +Jack shook his head. "But I heard them. They were saying 'Let's go out and play' " + +Molly was now beginning to believe Jack. Could lemons really speak? To find out, she slowly walked towards them. + +The lemons all looked up, and one of them said, "Hi Molly! We were just talking about how much fun going to the gym can be. Care to join us?" + +Molly couldn't believe it. She had just heard a lemon speak! From that moment on, Molly and Jack decided to bring the lemons to the gym with them every day. They all became best friends. +Jimmy was a very big kid who liked to guess things. He always asked his Mom and Dad questions, and always tried to find the answer. One day, he came up with a big idea. + +He asked his Mom, "I have a big question. What's in my brain?" + +His Mom smiled, "Wow, Jimmy. That's a really big question. I'm not sure what's inside your brain." + +Jimmy thought for a moment and said, "I guess I'll have to ask my brain." + +He went to his bedroom and held his hand up to his head. He asked his brain, "What's inside of me?" + +Suddenly, a voice said, "You are filled with lots of silly ideas and imagination." + +Jimmy smiled, it was the perfect answer. He thanked his brain and then ran outside with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby boy. His name was Jack. Jack was three years old, and he loved playing with his friends. + +One day, Jack and his friends were playing hide and seek. Jack decided to hide in the old, abandoned house. All of a sudden, he heard a loud shout. It was a scary shout. Jack was so scared that he started to cry. + +He couldn't move. Then, he heard a voice coming from the shadows. The voice said, "Don't worry! I'm just a ghost." Jack was still scared. He shouted, "What do you want from me?" + +The ghost said, "I don't want anything from you. I'm just looking for someone to play with me." Jack was relieved. He smiled and shouted, "I'll play with you!" + +So, Jack and the ghost played many fun games together. They laughed and had a great time. Finally, Jack had to go home. He shouted goodbye to the ghost and ran off. + +From that day on, Jack and the ghost were good friends. They would often play together and shout with joy. +One day, a small girl named Jenny was getting ready for a march. She put on her best shoes and her favorite dress. She also grabbed a sign that said, "Be Kind". + +Jenny's mom hugged her and said, "Are you ready to go, sweetheart?". Jenny nodded and said, "Yes!". + +They arrived at the march just in time. There were many people there, all cheering and singing songs together. It was a happy day! + +Suddenly, Jenny noticed a wall nearby with some very colorful paintings. She gasped and said, "Mommy, can I paint too?". Her mom smiled and said, "Of course!". + +Jenny pulled out some paint and started painting a beautiful picture of a blue sky and some birds. As she was painting, she felt really happy. + +When Jenny was finished, she stepped back and smiled. She was so proud of her work! But just then, she saw that some of the paint had dripped onto the ground. Jenny's face fell and she said, "Oh no, I'm sorry!". + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, sweetheart. You did a great job!" + +Jenny smiled and continued to admire her painting. She was so excited to be a part of the march and to have her own painting displayed for everyone to see. +Once upon a time there was a kind little boy named Tom. Tom liked to peek out of his window to see the world outside. One day he saw something very special. He saw a big, loud, shiny helicopter! Tom was so excited. He ran to his mummy and said, "Mummy, mummy! I peeked out of the window and saw a helicopter!" + +Tom's mummy smiled and said, "That is wonderful, Tom. What a lucky sight." She asked Tom, "Do you want to go outside and see the helicopter up close?" + +Tom said, "Yes, please!" So they both went outside and the big, loud helicopter flew right over their heads. Tom could even feel the air from its blades as it flew past. Tom was so happy. He smiled and said, "That was so cool!" + +Tom's mummy smiled and said, "You had a kind peek, Tom. Now let's go back home." +And so Tom and his mummy went back home and Tom knew he had seen something special that day. +There was a velvet mouse named Sam. He was so polite, everyone liked him. One day, while he was walking, he saw a fire. He knew that he had to save everybody, so he started running. He shouted out to the others, "Help me save everyone!" Everyone jumped into action and worked together to put out the fire. Soon, it was all taken care of. Sam said to the others, "Thanks for helping me save everyone!" Everyone smiled and said, "You're so polite Sam! We're glad you were here to help." From then on, everyone called Sam the 'Velvet Hero'! +Jack was a little boy. He was three years old. One day he went to the park. He saw a spider on the ground. It was very still. + +Jack got closer. He wanted to see it better. The spider started to stretch its legs. Jack's eyes got big and he jumped back. + +Jack watched the spider. He thought it was funny how it was stretching. He wanted to stretch too. He started to stretch his arms and legs. Then he got down on the ground and did a big stretch. + +He looked at the spider again. "Hi, spider!" he said. But the spider just looked at him. Jack did another big stretch and smiled. + +Jack's mom saw him. She smiled. "That's a mild stretch for a spider," she said. Jack laughed. Then he went back to playing happily in the park. +Ariel and John had been best friends since they started daycare. Every morning, they would introduce their dolls to each other and have the dolls say hello. + +One day, Ariel brought a new doll to daycare and was very excited to introduce her. When she showed the doll to John, he asked, "What's her name?". Ariel proudly replied, "I have named her Joy!" + +John smiled and said, "Joy, that's a great name. I have a doll who I can introduce to her too. His name is Mike." With that, Ariel and John each introduced their dolls, and Joy and Mike became friends. + +The morning was very competitive as the kids raced around the playground and played tag. John and Ariel were laughing and having the best time as they ran around. + +"You can't catch me Ariel!" John shouted as he jumped into the sandbox. + +"Oh yes I can!" replied Ariel. + +The two of them raced around until the daycare teacher called for lunch. They were exhausted, but happy as they shared their lunch and talked about their dolls. +Once upon a time there was a blue bowl. The bowl was filled with water and it was so shiny. The bowl was at the park, and the sun was shining. + +Two little kids, John and Mary, ran up to the bowl and started to play. John took a little stick and swirled the water around. He giggled as he watched the water splash around. + +Mary looked at John and said, “Let’s have a water fight!†She picked up a bigger stick and splashed some water at John. He laughed and splashed some back. Then soon they were splashing each other and both were soaked with water. + +They laughed, smiled, and splashed until the sun went down. John and Mary said goodbye to the blue bowl and went home. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Robby and Jane. They loved to have fun together, so when they saw a shiny hoop on the playground, they wanted to play with it. + +The hoop was so big and shiny it looked like a giant ring! Jane ran to it, and started pushing it around on the ground. + +Robby watched her, then said, "Let's play a game! You can go around me and I'll try to catch you!" + +Jane got a big smile on her face and said, "Yay! That sounds funny!" + +So she started to run around him, holding the hoop. She ran faster and faster, but Robby could not catch her. She made it around him five times in a row. + +"Wow, Jane! You ran really fast!" said Robby with a laugh. + +"That was a lot of fun!" Jane said, still out of breath. + +They decided to play the game again, but this time they both held the hoop and tried to go as fast as they could. They laughed and giggled as they went around in circles. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Maria. She was small and wore a lovely dress. + +One day, Maria was walking by the park when she spotted a puppy. The puppy was stuck in a muddy puddle. + +Maria said, “Oh no, the puppy is stuck! What can I do to rescue him?†+ +She looked around to see if there was anything to help. Suddenly she saw some big clothes. Maria had an idea! + +She grabbed the clothes and tried to scoop the puppy out of the puddle. Thankfully, the clothes were long and strong enough to save the puppy. Hurray! + +Maria carried the puppy home. She dried him off with her own clothes and made sure he was warm and safe. + +Maria was so happy that she was able to rescue the puppy! Now he had a place to stay and was available for a loving and caring home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. John was only 3 years old and he loved to explore the world around him. + +One day he went outside and saw a wallet sitting on the sidewalk. He picked it up and opened it up to see if he could find out who it belonged to. Inside he found some money and a phone number. + +John looked up the number and called it to see if the owner was looking for their lost wallet. A friendly voice answered and John told them about the wallet he had found. + +The voice thanked him and said they would come to pick it up. When they arrived, they were very grateful to John for finding their wallet. They gave him some of the money inside and thanked him again as they drove away with the wallet. + +John was happy he had done something good and woke the next day with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and she wanted to go fishing. She put on her hat and grabbed a pole. Then she ran out of the house and into the woods. + +The little girl walked until she saw a pond. She looked in and saw lots of colorful fish. She was so excited! + +The little girl set up her pole and cast her line into the water. She waited for a fish to bite, but nothing happened. So she decided to move to another spot. + +Just as she was leaving a big fish took the bait! She was so surprised. She had to hurry so she wouldn't scare the fish away. + +The little girl tugged and tugged. Finally, she pulled the fish onto the shore. It was an important catch! + +The little girl was so proud. She smiled and looked back at the pond. Then she shouted: +"I'm going to catch all the fish!" +Once upon a time there was a nosy little boy named Joe. Joe was only three years old but he loved exploring his house and backyard. + +One day Joe was playing in the backyard when he found an old teaspoon. Joe remembered his mom used it for baking cookies. Suddenly, Joe got an idea. + +Joe asked his mom, “Can I use the teaspoon for a project?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Of course you can! What’s your project?†+ +Joe said, “I want to make a castle for my toys!†+ +His mom said, “That’s a great idea! Be careful, though. Don’t get too nosy!†+ +Joe carefully used the teaspoon to build the castle and was so proud of his project. He had lots of fun playing in the castle with his toys. + +At the end of the day, Joe remembered what his mom said and cleaned up his project before bed. +Once upon a time, there lived a big, strong lion. His name was Leo. Every day, Leo would go for long walks through the forest. He loved the fresh air and the trees. + +One day, when Leo was walking, he came face-to-face with a big scary lion. The other lion roared loudly, trying to scare Leo away. Leo was very scared. + +He tried to make a comment, but his voice was pinched. All he could do was get low to the ground and look away. + +Then Leo felt a gentle hand on his shoulder. It belonged to a graceful fairy. She said to Leo, "Don't be scared. The other lion just wants to play. Let's make a plan of action." + +And so the fairy and the lion made a plan. The plan was that Leo would approach the other lion in a graceful way and they'd say hello to each other. + +Leo was still scared, but he took a deep breath, stood tall and walked towards the other lion. To his surprise, the other lion said hello. And from that day on, Leo and the other lion were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a very old lady named Grandma. Grandma was a very organized lady, who liked to take care of her things. + +One day, Grandma decided to take a walk in the park. As she walked, she saw a little boy. She smiled at the little boy and asked, "Do you want to join me for a walk?" + +The little boy nodded. Grandma and the little boy talked about many things as they enjoyed the fresh air and the birds singing in the trees. + +When Grandma decided it was time to go home, she asked the little boy, "Do you want to come to my house for some hot cocoa?" + +Again, the little boy nodded. Grandma and the little boy went back to her home and drank hot cocoa together. They even sang some songs before the little boy had to go home. + +Grandma said good-bye to the little boy and waved him off. She smiled and nodded as the little boy walked away, happy to have had this special day. +Once upon a time there lived a princess. She was very polite and kind to everyone around her. One day, while the princess was walking outside, she saw a big start. It shone so brightly that she was amazed! + +The princess kneeled down to take a closer look. Suddenly she heard a voice behind her: "Hello Princess! Can I ask what you are doing?" + +The princess turned around and saw a friendly fairy. She smiled and said: "I'm looking at the big start. Isn't it beautiful?" + +The fairy nodded and said: "It sure is. Would you like to make a wish?" + +The princess was so excited and she quickly kneeled down again and closed her eyes. She made a wish and then thanked the fairy. + +The fairy smiled and said: "You're very polite. I can see that you will have a good day!" + +The fairy waved goodbye and flew away. The princess thanked her again and continued on her way. The princess never forgot the day she made a wish upon a star. +One day, a little girl named Penny was feeling sad. She had nothing fun to do. Suddenly, she felt a spark of magic! She looked around, but she couldn't see where it came from. Then she heard a voice. + +The voice said, "Hello, Penny. I am a magical fairy. I can help you feel glad. I will show you how to do a special trick. All you have to do is lift your arms up." + +Penny did just as the fairy said and lifted her arms up. Then the fairy sprinkled some fairy dust on Penny. Suddenly, Penny felt glad and happy. She knew she had special magic of her own now. + +The fairy said to Penny, "Whenever you feel sad or not very glad, just lift your arms up, and the magic will come back to you." + +Penny smiled and thanked the fairy for the special trick. Then she waved goodbye and went to find something fun to do. She knew that she had special magic of her own now, and it would make her feel happy whenever she needed it. +Once upon a time there was a nosy mouse. He was always curious and liked to explore. One day he went on a mission to collect as many delicious cheese as he could find. + +As the mouse was looking around, his nosy nature led him right into a deep hole. He couldn't escape! He tried and tried but he just couldn't get out. + +The mouse was very worried. Luckily, a kind dog came along and said "Don't worry. I'll help you. Try to climb up along my back and I will take you out." + +The mouse did as the dog said and, soon enough, he had escaped the hole. + +The mouse was so thankful that he offered the dog a piece of the cheese he had collected. The dog was happy and thanked the mouse for the treat. + +The mouse went back home and enjoyed the rest of the cheese all by himself. +Tim and his dad were at the lake. They were hunting for fish and talking quietly. Tim liked looking in the water and watching the mysterious fishes swim by. + +Suddenly, Tim's dad noticed a big fish in the water. He said, “Look! A big fish over there, Tim! Can you see it?†+ +Tim nodded and said, “Yes, I can see it!†+ +His dad smiled and said, “Let’s try to catch it!†+ +The two of them tried to balance carefully on the edge of the lake. They both reached out to grab the fish. + +Luckily, their hands touched the fish at the same time. They pulled the fish out and laughed. + +“We did it!†said Tim excitedly. + +They both enjoyed the feeling of victory. It was a fun and mysterious adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sam. She was three years old and she loved to play outside. + +One day, Sam went to the park. She saw a big hill and rolled down it. She laughed and laughed. Rolling was so much fun! + +Next, Sam saw a picnic blanket spread out on the ground. On it was an amazing sandwich. Tummy grumbling, Sam went over to the picnic blanket. + +"What is this?" asked Sam. + +"It's a sandwich. Would you like to try it?" asked a kind voice. + +Sam smiled and nodded. She took a big bite of the sandwich and it tasted as good as it looked. It was delicious! + +"This sandwich is amazing!" said Sam. + +The kind voice laughed and said, "I'm so glad you like it!" + +Sam smiled, thanked the voice, and finished her sandwich. Then she went outside and rolled down the hill one more time before it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady who wanted to provide kindness to everyone. Every day she would visit people who were hurt. One day, while visiting a hurt little boy, she asked him, "Why are you so sad?" + +The boy replied, "I scraped my knee, and it hurts." +The lady smiled and said, "I can help. I will provide you with a band-aid." + +The boy was so thankful for the lady's kindness, and eagerly accepted the band-aid. The lady kissed his knee and said, "I hope it feels better soon." + +The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you for providing such kindness to me. You're a really nice lady". +The lady shook her head and said, "It's my pleasure. I'm glad I could help." +The boy smiled back and said, "Me too." +The big stove was shining in the corner of the kitchen. Matt was excited and started to wave his hand. + +"Look Mommy, I'm waving to the stove!" He shouted in joy. + +"Oh look, the stove is waving back at you!" His mother said, smiling at him. + +Matt was surprised. He hadn't expected the stove to wave at him. He waved and waved his hand. His mom laughed and waved her hand too. Now the stove was really smiling at them. + +"Let's wave together!" Matt said and his mom agreed. They waved together, and then gave the stove a big hug. + +"Thank you for waving back at us!" They both said at the same time. + +The stove was happy to have made Matt and his mother smile. It wanted them to visit again, so it waved goodbye as they left the kitchen. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was a very delicate fairy. One day, she saw a novel in a shop. She quickly flew to the shop and stopped in front of the novel. It was all pink and shiny. + +"I want this novel," said Lucy. + +The shopkeeper smiled. "That'll be three coins please," he said. + +Lucy slowly counted out the coins, but then she stopped. + +"But why do I need this novel?" she asked. + +The shopkeeper smiled. "It's a magical novel," he said. "If you read it, your life will be full of surprises!" + +Lucy smiled and said, "OK, I'll take the novel!" + +She thanked the shopkeeper and flew off with the novel in her delicate wings. + +That's the end of Lucy's story! +Bob was very excited. He was on his way to play with mighty Tim in the park. As he skipped all the way, he saw a hedge in the park. He stopped and asked Tim, "What will we do with the hedge?" + +Tim said, "Let's jump over it! But watch me first, it's a mighty hedge!" + +Bob nodded and watched Tim jump over the hedge. Then Bob took a deep breath and jumped too. It was fun! Soon, the two boys were skipping and jumping all around the hedge. They had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, Bob hugged his friend Tim and said, "Let's come back tomorrow to jump and skip together". + +Tim nodded happily and the two boys went home, looking forward to their next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sam. Sam loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Sam went to the park. She saw an old woman sitting on a bench. The woman smiled at Sam and said, + +"Hello there! Would you like a cookie?" + +Sam was excited. She said, "Yes please!" The woman gave her a delicious cookie. + +Sam stood up on the bench and ate her cookie. It tasted so good! The bench felt very comfortable beneath her feet. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the warmth of the sun on her face. + +Suddenly, the old woman said, "It's time for you to go, Sam. Stand up and say goodbye." + +Sam liked the old woman very much. She said goodbye, then ran off to play in the park. She'd never forget the comfortable bench and yummy cookie she'd had that day. +Once upon a time, there lived an old, wise woman. Every day she would go to her attic and clean. She would sweep the floors, wash the walls and make everything sparkle. One day, the woman was sweeping when she heard a noise coming from the attic. + +"Hello?" she said. + +"Hi!" said something from inside the attic. + +The woman was surprised, so she peered inside. There sat a little, fluffy mouse. + +"What are you doing here?" asked the woman. + +"I'm just trying to find a place to wash and look clean," replied the mouse. + +The woman smiled. + +"Well, I'm here to do the same thing," she said. "We can both wash together." + +So the old, wise woman and the little mouse washed the attic together. They made everything spotless and clean and the woman was ever so pleased. + +The two new friends were so happy to have found each other that day in the attic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Zoe. Zoe lived with her mommy and daddy in a small house. One day, Zoe went outside and found a big stack of boxes. She asked her mommy and daddy what the stack was. + +"That's a box of toys, Zoe," said Daddy. +"Toys!" said Zoe, excitedly jumping up and down. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Zoe, but these are very special toys. They are for rich kids." + +Zoe looked at the boxes and asked, "Can I play with them?" + +Mommy and Daddy exchanged looks, then Mommy said, "Yes, Zoe, but you must be very careful. Promise you'll cover the toys when you're done playing." + +Zoe promised and ran over to the boxes. She opened the boxes and found all kinds of neat toys. She spent the whole afternoon playing with the toys, and when she was done, she remembered to cover each one carefully before going inside for dinner. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She liked to play outside. + +One day, Jenny saw a mailbox. She opened it and found some mail inside. She was so excited and began to read it. + +Suddenly, Jenny noticed a line of ants walking across the ground. She followed the line of ants and watched them crawl up the mailbox. It was so dirty! + +Jenny exclaimed, "What a dirty mailbox!" + +Just then, a friendly lady spoke up. She said, "I know, Jenny! I will help you clean it. You can put the mail back inside and we can help the ants find a new home." + +Jenny smiled and said, "Thank you! Let's get to work!" + +Together, they cleaned the mailbox and the ants found a new home nearby. Jenny was so happy and mailed her first letter that same day. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a dry field in the countryside. In the dry field, a rabbit hopped around all day. He was so playful and loved to explore. + +One day, the rabbit stumbled upon a pile of vegetables. He thought the vegetables looked delicious and wanted to eat them. He hopped closer, but then a voice said, "No, no! These vegetables are mine. You cannot have them!" The rabbit stopped in his tracks and turned to see a big farmer. He was happy to see someone friendly, so he asked, "Please, can I have a few, just one or two?" + +The farmer shook his head, "I'm sorry, little rabbit. I cannot give you any. I need all these for my supper." The rabbit was sad and he tried to convince the farmer to give him a few, but the farmer refused. He said, "No, no. I must keep these for myself. Find something else, little rabbit." + +The rabbit was disappointed and he hopped away with his head hung low. He left the field and searched for something else to eat in the woods, but he couldn't find anything. Eventually though, he was able to fill his tummy with some nuts and berries. + +Learning a lesson, the rabbit decided to never refuse a kind offer again. He was glad he had been given the chance, even though he didn't get the vegetables. He quickly hopped away, +Once upon a time there was a jolly bear. He loved to play and have fun. +One day the bear was walking through the forest when he saw a big box. He wanted to see what was inside, so he opened it and found a big, soft velvet blanket. He was very happy and snuggled up with it. + +The bear started to ignore the other animals in the forest. He wouldn't share his new blanket, so they started to get angry. + +One rabbit spoke up and said, "Why are you ignoring us? We just want to play too!" + +The bear shook his head and said, "No way! This velvet is all mine!" + +The animals sighed and decided to find something else to do. But the bear stayed with his velvet blanket, playing and being jolly all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sara who lived on a planet in the sky.Each day, Sara and her family would pray to heaven that the planet stay safe. + +One day, when Sara was playing, she heard a strange sound. She looked up and saw a sparkly, original spaceship flying overhead. Sara smiled and waved to the alien inside. + +The alien smiled back and said, “Greetings! I have come down to your planet to pray. Will you join me?†+ +Sara said, “Yes! I’d love to pray with you!†+ +The alien and Sara clasped hands and prayed for the safety of the planet. When they were done, the alien said goodbye and flew away in the original spaceship. + +Sara smiled and said goodbye, feeling grateful for her special prayerful moment. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a little girl. Mom said to the girl, "Let's go to the beach! It's summertime!" + +The little girl was so excited. She put on her hat and sandals, and she and Mom hopped in the car. + +On the way to the beach, Mom said, "Remember to be careful. If you're running around, stay away from the water." + +The little girl said, "Yes, Mommy." + +When they got to the beach, the little girl was amazed. There were so many new things to see, and the sand felt so soft and warm. She wanted to try everything! + +Mom said, "Let's go swimming!" + +The little girl said, "OK!" + +They went into the gentle waves and played until they got tired and had to quit. + +The little girl was sad, but Mom said, "It's OK. We'll come back another day and have lots of fun. But today, let's go home and get a good night's sleep." + +The girl smiled and said,"OK, Mommy." + +The little girl and Mom went home, but the little girl was already looking forward to the next time they could go to the beach. She knew it would be lots of fun if they were careful. +Once upon a time there was a bad bear. The bear was so bad that it always caused trouble. One day, the bear saw a big barrel and decided to enter it. He went inside, feeling excited. + +The bear was inside for a long time, until he heard someone talking. It was a girl, who said in a loud voice: "I need to find the bad bear!" The bear was scared and he couldn't move. + +The girl saw the barrel and said: "I bet the bad bear is inside this barrel. Let's open it!" The bear was very scared, but he couldn't do anything. + +The girl opened the barrel and saw the bad bear. She repeated in a surprised voice: "You are the bad bear! Now you need to be nice and stop causing trouble!" + +The bear felt so relieved and said in a small voice: "Yes, I promise I won't cause any more trouble!" The girl smiled and they both left the barrel. From that day on, the bear was a very good bear. +One day, Sammy the rabbit wanted to do something fun. He thought that jumping was the best way to have fun so he jumped high in the air in his garden. He was having a great time. + +Suddenly, Sammy noticed something strange. He saw a big hole in the ground that he had never noticed before. He went closer to explore it, and saw steps going underground. Sammy was excited and curious about what was down there. + +He asked his mom, "What is underground?" + +His mom said, "It is a tough place to explore. You need to be brave to go down there." Sammy decided he wanted to be brave and explore the underground. + +He jumped down the steps and then, he realized it was an exciting and magical place. Sammy had a lot of fun and he made some new friends who lived down there. + +Eventually, Sammy jumped back up to the garden and waved goodbye to his new underground friends. Sammy had a tough adventure, but he was so happy that he explored the underground. +Once upon a time, there was a distant bookshelf. On it sat two very special friends, George and Lily. George was a toy car and Lily was a teddy bear. + +One day, the two friends looked out to the distant horizon and saw something. It was a bridge! They wanted to cross it, and so they decided to unite together. + +George spoke first: "Let's do it! We can reach the bridge if we join hands." + +Lily smiled and agreed, so the two friends reached out and, hand in hand, they walked across the bridge. + +Once they were at the other side, George and Lily laughed, embraced and looked back to the distant bookshelf. They had done it! With the power of unity, the two friends had successfully crossed the bridge. +Once upon a time, there was a big park full of green grass and trees. It was a big landscape. + +On one of the sunny days, a little boy named Mike wanted to go to the park. He was excited when he saw a large swing. + +Mike asked his mom if he could swing. She smiled and said yes. + +Mike had so much fun. He laughed loudly and sang as he went higher and higher on the swing. + +Mike's mom couldn't help but smile at his joy. + +At the end of the day, Mike said, "Mommy, I had a great time on the swing - thank you!" + +His mom smiled and hugged him. That was the best swing ever! +Once upon a time there lived a little boy. He was cute and liked to play all day. + +One day, he saw something really exciting. It was a big pie! He wanted to eat it, but he remembered to mind his manners. + +The boy looked around to make sure no one was watching. When he was sure he was alone, he grabbed the pie with both hands and took a giant bite. As he was eating, his mom walked in and laughed. + +"Oh sweetie, why did you grab the pie?" his mom asked. + +The little boy smiled because he knew he got away with it. Embarrassed, he said, "I couldn't help it, mom. It looked so delicious and I just wanted to try a bite." + +His mom smiled, patted him on the head and said, "It's ok, just mind next time, ok?" + +The little boy nodded and enjoyed his cute pie. +"It was a sunny day and Lucy wanted to play. She went outside and found a beautiful puddle. She couldn't resist jumping in and making a splash. + +"Please be careful," said Mommy. + +But Lucy didn't care. She kept jumping and hopping and making paw prints with her feet. The water was cool and soft and felt so nice against her skin. She giggled and laughed, just enjoying the moment. + +Soon, Mommy began to laugh, too. She could see how much fun Lucy was having and thought maybe it wasn't so bad to get a little wet. + +After a while, Lucy's energy was fading and she was ready to go home. + +"Please come out of the puddle now," Mommy begged, "It's time for dinner." + +Lucy made her way out of the puddle and held on to Mommy's hand. They walked back to the house, laughing and talking about all the fun they had. + +It was the perfect sunny day. +Once upon a time there was a model. She was very pretty and could dance and spin around. She loved to show off her skills to all her friends. + +One day, she was showing off when something crazy happened. Her model was shrinking! + +Everyone gasped in surprise, but the model shrugged it off. She wasn't worried at all. + +"It's no big deal," the model said. "I still can dance and spin just like before!" + +But her friends were still concerned. "Are you sure you're alright?" one asked. + +The model smiled and gave a big shrug. "I'm fine, really! It's just a little crazy, that's all." + +And so, the model kept dancing and spinning and showing off her skills. No matter how small she got, she still shrugged it off and kept going like nothing had happened. +Once upon a time there was an ugly pumpkin. He was always so sad because he was so ugly. One day the pumpkin had an idea. He decided to dress up. + +The pumpkin went to the clothing store. He found some clothes that he liked. He chose a nice dress and put it on. Now he felt much better! + +The pumpkin was so excited about his new dress that he started to dance. A little girl watched him and started to laugh. + +The girl said, "You look silly, pumpkin!" + +The pumpkin smiled and said, "I know, but I feel happy when I have a dress on." + +The girl smiled and said, "You do look nice, pumpkin!" + +The pumpkin was so happy. He knew that he didn't have to be ugly. He could be happy by wearing a dress! +Jack and his dad were out in the park. Jack was having fun running around and exploring. He grabbed a stick and started running away with it. Suddenly, Jack noticed a big wrap. It was shiny and colourful and he wanted to take it home. + +"Dad, can I have this wrap?" Jack asked, with a hopeful look on his face. + +His dad smiled. "Yes, you can take it home," he said. + +Jack was overjoyed, but he was also a bit anxious about actually carrying the wrap home. There was a lot of other things to do in the park and carrying the wrap was going to be hard work. + +Jack's dad noticed his anxiousness. "Why don't you quit when you're finished carrying the wrap?" he said. + +Jack nodded, deciding that was a good idea, and smiled. He was anxious, but now he felt ready for the challenge. He grabbed the wrap and began to carry it home. +Once there was a brave little girl who loved to perform. She would often stand in her living room and make everyone laugh by performing jump ropes and handstands. So one day, she decided to perform for the whole neighborhood! + +When she told her mom and dad, they were very excited. They gave her a melon and told her to take it to her performance so she could share it with the people watching. + +The little girl felt very nervous but she decided to be brave. She took a deep breath and started her performance. The people clapped and cheered for her. They even shouted for an encore! + +At the end, she invited them to come over to her house for some melon. Everyone was so excited. They followed her home and she shared the melon with them. + +When they were all finished, she said, “I’m so happy you all came to watch my performance. Now, it’s time to go home!†Everyone laughed and waved goodbye as they left. The little girl felt proud that she had made everyone so happy. +Bob had a garage. Inside was a bald man. He was tall and had no hair. + +Bob asked the bald man what he was doing in the garage. + +"I'm trying to put my car back together," the bald man said. + +"Oh," said Bob. "Can I help?" + +"Sure," the bald man said. "You can put the pieces together while I fix the engine." + +So, Bob and the bald man worked together in the garage. Bob put the pieces together, while the bald man fixed the engine. After a few hours, the car was all put together. + +Bob and the bald man they both smiled. They had done it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She liked to play outside in the grass, which was a bright and happy green. One day, as Sarah was out in the garden, she saw something. What was it? A small, green post box! + +Sarah wondered how it worked. She opened the door and inside there was lots of mail. Sarah decided to close the door and took some of the mail out with her. It was so exciting! + +A few days later, Sarah went back to the post box. She wanted to put a letter in it. She opened the door and carefully put the tiny, green envelope inside. Then she closed the door again, just like she had learnt. + +"That was fun!" Sarah exclaimed. She skipped away, happy and excited to see what would happen to her letter. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Citrus. Citrus was a happy bunny who loved to hop around and play. + +One day, Citrus hopped into a meadow, when he spotted something curious. It was a big frame, filled with a strange light! Citrus hopped closer to take a peek. + +Suddenly, the frame starting glowing brighter and brighter, and then everything froze. Citrus was stuck in that spot, he could not move! It felt like a long time, but then his friend Berry hopped into the meadow. + +Berry: "Citrus, what are you doing? Why did you freeze?" +Citrus: "I don't know, but I was looking at the frame." +Berry: "Oh no, you must have done something bad! Did you feel guilty?" +Citrus: "I'm not sure, I don't know what guilty means." + +Berry smiled and said, "Feeling guilty is like knowing you have done something wrong. Come on, let's hop home and I will help you find out why you are feeling guilty." + +Citrus and Berry hopped home together. But, that day Citrus learnt what it felt like to be guilty. +Once there was a girl named Amy. She was a very tidy girl who always kept her bedroom nice and neat. Today she went outside to play in her garden. + +Amy saw a mosquito buzzing about. She wasn't sure what it was, so she asked her mom. + +"Mom, what's that?" She asked, pointing to the mosquito. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's a mosquito, darling. It's a little bug that likes to bite people and animals." + +Amy shuddered at the thought of it biting her and shrugged her shoulders. She decided to neaten up her garden, so she went to work tidying up her flowers and weeds. + +By the time she was finished, the sun was setting. Amy smiled, delighted with how tidy her garden was. She went back inside feeling productive. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Andy. He was 3 years old and liked to skip. One day, Andy skipped all the way to the park. He saw the nice earth that was there and he said: "I'm going to skip around the earth!" + +So Andy started to skip around the earth. He skipped faster and faster until he was so fast that he flew off the ground. He was so happy to be flying up in the sky! "This is so nice" thought Andy. + +Suddenly, Andy heard a voice from way up high. It was a friendly voice that said "Hey Andy! My name is Moon and I'm up here in the sky. Would you like to come up and skip around me?" + +Andy was so excited. "Yes please!" he said. So Andy skipped up higher and higher until he was next to the moon. Andy smiled brightly and said "let's skip around you, Moon!" + +So Andy and the moon skipped around the night sky. It was so nice and peaceful. Andy and the moon skipped together until it was time for Andy to go home. He said goodbye to the moon and skipped all the way home. +Once upon a time there was a kindly old lady called Granny. She liked to help people. One day, she saw a little girl struggling to carry a box full of cardboard. The box was very big and too heavy for the girl to carry. + +Granny went over and asked the little girl if she needed help. + +"Yes, please," said the little girl. + +Granny smiled and offered to carry the box of cardboard for her. The little girl gratefully accepted and together they went on their way. + +When they arrived, Granny set the box of cardboard down and the little girl thanked her. + +"You are so helpful!" she said. + +Granny smiled and told her that helping people was a pleasure. She then said goodbye and went on her way. + +From then on, Granny was known for her helpfulness and always found a way to serve the people around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very stubborn. One day, the girl decided she wanted to cut a tree with her saw. She did not listen to anyone who warned her that cutting a tree was dangerous. The girl kept sawing even when she heard a loud sound and felt a strong pull. + +The little girl was so focused on cutting the tree that it was only when she saw the saw fly out of her hands, did she realise what had happened. Her saw had got stuck in the tree! + +The little girl shouted, "Help! I can't get my saw back!" + +Just then, a friendly woodsman came along. He said to the girl, "Let me try. I happen to be very strong and I'm sure I can pull the saw out of the tree." + +The woodsman pulled and pulled but he couldn't pull the saw out of the tree. The girl said, "It's too stubborn!" + +The woodsman smiled. He said, "Not to worry my little friend, I have an even better idea." + +The friendly woodsman took out his axe and cut through the tree. Soon enough he had cut the tree down, and uncovered the saw lodged in it. + +The little girl was so happy to have her saw back - and her stubbornness had not gone to waste. +Ben was feeling helpless. He was only 3 years old and had lost his way. He was walking down a long street and he didn't know where to go. He asked a man for help but the man just shrugged his shoulders and told Ben to keep on walking. + +Luckily, Tuesday was close. When Ben saw the bright blue sign he knew he had found something special. He walked up to the door and knocked. No one answered. He had no idea what to do, until he noticed a keyhole. He searched his pockets and found a tiny silver key- the key that would unlock the door. + +Ben put the key in the lock and turned. Suddenly, the door opened and a friendly face smiled out. + +"What are you doing here all alone?" The woman asked with a chuckle. + +Ben told the woman his story. She listened with kind eyes and Ben knew she understood. + +"I can help you find your way home," she said. + +Ben smiled and the woman unlocked the door, letting Ben inside. He felt safe and happy for the first time in a long time. With the woman's help, Ben was sure he'd be back home in no time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. She wanted to borrow something from upstairs. Jenny went upstairs. It was dark and she felt scared. + +Jenny saw a big heavy box. She wanted to see what was inside. She tried to lift it but it was too heavy so she asked her mom for help. + +Jenny's mother came upstairs. She saw Jenny with the box and asked, "What are you doing?" + +Jenny said, "I want to borrow something from the box. Can you help me lift it?" + +Jenny's mom smiled and said, "Of course I can." Together they opened the box and Jenny found lots of fun things inside like toys and candy. Jenny smiled happily and thanked her mom. She said, "Thank you for helping me borrow something upstairs!" +Molly and Jack were siblings who lived in a small house. Molly was grumpy one day, so her mom suggested they go to the park. + +At the park, the kids plaed on the swings and slides. They spotted an ice cream truck and ran over to it. Jack saw a cone of strawberry ice cream and asked his mom if he could have one. + +Mom said yes and Jack tasted the ice cream. He smiled and said, "It tastes yummy!" Then he turned to Molly and said, "Do you want to try it?" + +Molly replied, "Yes please!" She tasted the ice cream and said, "My tooth is cold!" + +The siblings laughed and ran back home. When they arrived, Molly was no longer grumpy. +Once upon a time there was a color owl. The owl loved the colors of the rainbow. Every day she would sit in a tree and move around to explore the world. + +One day, the owl heard someone talking. She moved closer to the sound to find two ducks. They were having a conversation about their opinions on things. + +The owl listened as the first duck said, "I think the river is so colorful!" + +The second duck replied, "I don't. I think it is too plain.†+ +The owl watched carefully from the tree as the ducks disagreed. Then she thought to herself, "I know what I think! I think the river is very colorful and fun!" + +The owl then spread her wings and flew away. She was so happy to have her own opinion on the colorful river. From that day on, she always spoke up when she had something to say. +Once upon a time, there was a large youth named Sarah. She was always very brave and courageous, but her parents were worried about her. They wanted her to be careful and to not take risks. + +One day, Sarah decided to go on a big adventure. Her parents worried, but Sarah refused to listen. She got on her bike and rode away. + +The youth ventured deep into the woods, and came upon a big, dark cave. She was scared, but refused to turn back. Instead, Sarah put on a brave face and walked into the cave. + +Sarah was amazed by the sights around her. The walls of the cave glowed with light, and beautiful jewels were everywhere. + +Suddenly, Sarah saw an old man standing in front of her. The man said, "I know why you are here. Are you brave enough to take the treasure?". + +Sarah smiled confidently and said, "Yes, I am brave enough. I won't refuse". + +So Sarah took the treasure and pedaled her bike back home. Her parents were so proud of her bravery and courage. Sarah had a large smile on her face and she knew she had made the right decision. +Once upon a time there was a little monkey called Tom. Tom was very brave and loved to explore the jungle. + +One day Tom was walking through the jungle when he saw a tall tree. It had lots of leaves and Tom wanted to know what was at the top. So he began to climb. Up, up, up he went until he reached the very top. But when Tom looked down he was shocked! On the ground was a huge needle! + +Tom was very scared. He shouted down to the ground, "what's that?" + +The other animals in the jungle laughed. "That's a needle," they said. "It's very dangerous and we think it looks disgusting!" + +Tom was so relieved. He quickly climbed down from the tree and ran away. He vowed never to climb so high again. He'd learned his lesson about the need for caution. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit called Sam. Sam liked to have fun but he was also always very curious. One day, he decided it was time to explore the forest. + +He hopped around, looking at all the trees and plants. After a while, he stopped at a big patch of grass. He wanted to observe what was happening there. So he lay down and waited. + +Soon, a squirrel came by and started hopping around. Sam was excited. He watched it for a while, trying not to make any noise. But the squirrel saw him and called out. + +"What are you doing here?" it said. + +Sam smiled. "I'm observing," he said. + +The squirrel nodded. "Me too!" he said. "Let's see what else we can find!" + +So they hopped off together, exploring the forest and having fun. Even though they were both very excited, they still stopped to observe everything they found. + +And they had lots of fun together! +Once upon a time, in a very distant land, there was a furry little monkey called Timmy. It always liked to swing from tree to tree, climbing high and low. + +One day, on its travels, Timmy's attention was caught by a small box. Intrigued, the monkey stepped closer and saw that it was a camera. Timmy had never seen anything like it before. "What does this thing do?" asked Timmy. + +Suddenly, a big voice came from above. Timmy looked up to see a hairy lion standing on a rock, looking down at him. "It spreads your picture, little one," said the lion. "The camera takes a picture of you and your friends and sends it to lots and lots of places!" Timmy was amazed. + +The monkey thanked the lion and said goodbye. With a last glance at the camera, he continued swinging through the trees, spreading news of the camera to all his friends. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy. She was very loyal and had a special watch that glowed at night. + +One day Amy was playing in the park when she saw some children teasing a poor puppy. Amy was sad and said to them, "Please don't tease the puppy. It's not nice." + +The children ignored Amy and kept teasing the puppy. So she decided to do something. She took out her special watch and showed it to the children. + +The children were amazed. Amy said, "Let's play a game. If I can guess what time it is on my watch you must stop teasing the puppy." + +The children agreed, and one of them said, "It's 8 o'clock." But Amy replied, "No, it's 7 o'clock." The children were surprised. They said, "Wow! You are very loyal." + +So the children stopped teasing the puppy, and Amy and the puppy became friends. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He wore a shining armor, and he had a big sword. The knight wanted to find magic, so he went out into the woods. + +Suddenly, a wizard appeared. He looked very old and he had a long, grey beard. + +The wizard said: "I have the power of magic! If you kneel before me, I will grant you one wish." + +The brave knight knelt down on the rough ground. He said "I wish for the power of magic too!" + +The wizard said: "Your wish is granted! You now have the power of magic." + +The knight thanked the wizard and ran off into the woods with his new magical powers. + +The end. +One day Tom was playing in the park when he saw a tire flying in the sky! He was so surprised, so he tried to catch it. He ran around, but it kept flying away. + +Tom was getting frustrated. He asked his mom, "Mom, why can't I catch it?" + +Mom smiled and said, "The tire is having too much fun flying around. Maybe you can find something else to play with?" + +Tom thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, Mom. I'll try." + +Tom kept looking around and soon he found a kite. He grabbed it, ran over to an open spot, and began to fly it. It soared into the sky, just like the tire before it. + +Tom smiled, feeling much better as he watched his kite soar and dip through the air. He and his mom spent the rest of the day flying his kite and having fun. +Little Joe was feeling a bit gloomy. He didn’t want to play with his toys and he didn’t want to go outside. His mom asked him what was wrong. + +“I want to be big!†he exclaimed. + +“But you’re already a big boy,†his mom said with a smile. + +“No, bigger, like you!†Little Joe said. + +His mom laughed. “Well, you have to yield time until you grow.†+ +Little Joe thought about this for a moment, then asked, “How long?†+ +His mom figured out that it would take about 7 more years before he was the same size as she was. + +Little Joe sighed. “That’s too long,†he said sadly. + +But his mom smiled and said, “It won’t be that gloomy, I promise. You’ll have lots of fun before you know it!†+ +Little Joe smiled and then went off to play with all of his toys, knowing that before he knew it, he would be a big figure like his mom. +Molly was a little girl who loved to climb. She always wanted to try and get to the top of things. One day, Molly was wearing her favourite pink blouse and decided to climb a tree. + +Molly put her foot on a branch and started to climb. She found it harder than she thought it would be and started to get tired. But Molly kept climbing higher and higher. + +Suddenly, Molly started slipping and her blouse got caught on a branch. She couldn't move! + +Molly started to feel embarrassed and called out to her mum. + +"Mum, I'm stuck!" Molly said. + +Mummy rushed to help Molly and after a few minutes she was able to free her from the branch and blouse. + +Molly remembered to be more careful next time and promised herself to not climb so high again. +Once there was a little girl called Lily. She was only 3 years old and loved going to piano lessons. One day, Lily went to the music room and saw a beautiful piano. She felt excited and wanted to play. + +Lily looked around the room and noticed that the piano was full of keys. She was a little bit scared so she asked her teacher, "What should I do?" + +The teacher smiled and said, "Why don't you try playing a few notes? You can press the keys and make some music. It could be fun!" + +So Lily tentatively stepped up to the piano and started to press the keys. She felt a bit restless but soon she started to have fun. She was surprised at how many different sounds she could make and how much she enjoyed it. + +After a few minutes, Lily smiled and turned to her teacher. "I think I like playing the piano," she said. + +The teacher smiled back. "I'm glad you're enjoying it. You can come back next week and practice some more." + +Lily felt relieved and happily said goodbye to her teacher. She was looking forward to coming back soon and playing her favourite songs on the piano. +Once there was a family who lived in a house in the hills. One night there was a big storm that blew in from the sea. As the thunder and lightning filled the sky the family huddled inside to stay safe. + +Suddenly the mother noticed that the house was getting warmer and warmer. She went outside to investigate and saw that flames were coming from the nearby woods. + +The father and mother made a decision. The mother said, "We must leave now!" + +The family quickly got into their car and drove away. As they drove away, the woods continued to burn and the family was sad because their house was gone. + +When they got to their new home, the father suggested they have a fire. He thought it would help keep them warm and make them feel better. Everyone agreed that it was a good idea and they built a fire. + +The family gathered around the fire and found warmth and comfort. Although they missed their old house, at least they were safe and warm. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. One was a boy and one was a girl. They were very happy together. Every day the boy would take a knife and the two of them would play pretend. They pretended to cook dinner or pretend to be artists. + +One day, while they were having fun, the little girl said to the little boy, "I'm hungry. Do you have anything to eat?" + +The little boy thought for a minute then said, "I have an idea. I trust you very much, so why don't I give you the knife and you go find something tasty to eat?" + +The little girl looked at the knife and she was scared. But then she remembered how much the little boy trusted her. She smiled and said, "Yes, I think I can do that. Thank you for trusting me." + +So she took the knife and went out to find something to eat. She was careful and soon found a delicious apple tree. She picked an apple and happily ate it. + +The little girl was so happy she ran back to the little boy and showed him her apple. She was so thankful that the little boy trusted her enough to give her the knife. + +From then on, the two little friends learned that they could trust each other - even when things were scary. +One day Jack and his mummy were walking through the park. + +Jack saw a man who was selling ice creams at the edge of the park. + +The man said, "Would you like an ice cream?" + +Jack said, "Yes please." + +Mummy said, "Those look yummy, how much are they?" + +The man said, "Just two reef." + +Mummy said, "Let's get one, Jack." + +They had a nice walk while they ate their ice cream. + +Suddenly, Jack felt very bad. + +Mummy said, "What's wrong, Jack?" + +Jack said, "The ice cream tasted bad." + +Mummy said, "We should have checked the reef before we buy it!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Molly. She lived in a big, green house with her mom and dad. One day, Molly asked her mom and dad if she could go on a journey. Her mom and dad were worried because they didn't want Molly to get hurt. But they agreed to let Molly go because they cared about her. + +Molly said goodbye to her parents and started her journey. She walked through a big, dark forest filled with crooked trees. Molly was scared so she hugged her purple teddy bear tight and kept walking. + +Suddenly, an old, friendly fox appeared and said, "Do not be worried, little Molly. I will help you on your journey!" Molly smiled and thanked the fox for helping her. + +"Follow me!" said the fox, and together they finished Molly's journey. Once Molly was back home, her mom and dad hugged her and said, "We are glad you are safe! We care a lot about you." Molly smiled and said, "Thank you, I had a great journey!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She loved to play all day. Lola especially liked playing games. + +One day, Lola was playing hide-and-seek with her friends. She was trying to find the perfect hiding place. She looked around the room and saw her cousins having fun on the lively floor. + +Lola thought to herself, “I can hide here!†She tried to squeeze her way into the middle of them, but she kept getting pushed out. She was struggling to hide but it was not working. + +Finally, Lola said, “Help me hide!†Her cousins heard Lola and they all came together to make a hiding spot so that Lola could fit in. + +Once they finished, Lola was safely hidden and squealing with joy. “You found me!†She shouted. + +The group laughed and cheered. Lola had made it and was so happy. They all played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a gray shark. He loved to have fun with his friends. One day, he said to them, "Let's bake something together!" All his friends cheered. + +So the gray shark and his friends gathered some ingredients in the kitchen. They mixed flour and water together, then added some eggs and sugar. They stirred the batter until it looked just right. + +Suddenly, the gray shark had an idea. He grabbed some blueberries from a nearby bowl and scattered them into the mixture. "That looks yummy!" he said. + +The gray shark and his friends put the batter into a hot oven. They waited and waited until, finally, the delicious smell of blueberry cake filled the air. The gray shark smiled. + +He and his friends danced around the kitchen until the timer dinged. When they opened the oven door, they gasped. A giant, fluffy blueberry cake had baked perfectly. + +The gray shark and his friends enjoyed the cake. They all agreed that it was the best cake they had ever baked! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She lived in the east and was very happy. + +One day, she decided to go for a walk. On the way, she received an unexpected gift. It was a beautiful toy horse! She was so excited. + +But when Sarah walked further east, she met a sad boy. He was crying, and was very upset. + +Sarah asked the boy, "Why are you so sad?" + +The boy said, "I wanted a toy horse, but I can't get one". + +Sarah was very kind. She gave him her toy horse, and said, "Here, you can have this one." + +The boy was so happy. He thanked Sarah, and they both smiled. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat. He liked to explore new places and found an old ladder in the garden. The ladder was very high and he wasn't sure how to get up it. He meowed loudly and his friend a dog came to help. + +The dog said, “I can help you climb the ladder. I’ll get right below you and you can climb on top of me.†The cat gratefully accepted and the dog carried him up the ladder. + +Once they were on top, the cat was very scared. He felt like he was on top of the world. So the dog started to comfort him. He started to purr and rub himself against the cat. + +The cat was so happy, he felt safe and warm. He thanked his friend for being so kind, and the two of them enjoyed the view from the ladder. It was an amazing sight! +Mom and Dad were really excited. It was time to unpack all of the presents from Grandma and Grandpa! The kids - Tom, Lucy, and Jack - couldn't wait to see what Grandma and Grandpa had sent. Mom picked up the first box and smiled. "Look, this one says 'For Tom'". + +Tom ran over to see the box. He grabbed it and shook it, but nothing moved inside. "What is it Mom?" he asked. + +"I don't know, let's open it up and find out!" said Dad. + +They all gathered around and helped unpack the box. Inside was a special sauce-maker. It had lots of different buttons and things to explore. Tom was delighted. + +"Wow! Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa!" said Tom, as he pressed all the buttons looking at all the different sauces he could make. + +Dad smiled. "You're welcome. They sure know how to pick out special presents!" +Once upon a time, there was a clever man and his cat. Every evening, the man and his cat liked to play a game. + +The man always said: "I wonder where the cat can hide now!" The cat would then disappear. + +The man always searched high and low. One day, he noticed the cat had cleverly hidden underneath the mattress so he could not find him. + +The man said: "Ha! I found you! Where did you go?" + +The cat then replied: "Meow. I'm sorry, I was just having some fun. Could we play again?" + +The man smiled and said: "Of course. Now disappear and let's find you again!" + +The cat was so happy, he quickly ran and disappeared beneath the mattress again. The man kept searching, but he could not find the cat. + +The man shouted: "It looks like you have disappeared again! But I know you're there somewhere!" + +And the man and his cat continued to have fun playing their game for many days to come. +Once there was a callard named Pete. One day he was walking through the park when he came across an enormous monster. Pete panicked and he screamed for help. + +He ran as quickly as he could, but the monster kept getting closer and closer. + +Suddenly, a voice called out from behind a bush. It was Pete’s friend Molly. She asked, “What’s wrong Pete? You’re panicking!†+ +Pete told her about the monster and she said, “Don’t worry, I can help!†+ +Molly took Pete’s lip and pulled it as far as she could. The monster stopped when it saw the enormous lip. It backed away and then ran off into the trees. + +Pete and Molly laughed with relief. They knew they wouldn’t have to worry about the monster ever again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk and road. + +One day the little girl saw that there was a big problem she needed to solve. So, she grabbed a piece of chalk and started drawing a picture to help her. She was happy because the pictures she was drawing made her feel brave. + +When she had finished, she asked a grown up to come see what she had done. She showed the grown up that she had made a big map. + +"Can you help me?" She asked the grown up. + +The grown up said that yes, he could help her solve the problem. Together, the grown up and the little girl followed the map and found the thing that the little girl had been looking for. + +The little girl was so proud of herself because she had been so brave and she had used her chalk to make the map and help solve the problem. +John heard the sound of a firework and he felt excited. He wanted to go and find it. He looked up at his mom and asked, "Where is the firework?" His mom smiled and said, "Let's go outside and find it." So John and his mom walked outside. + +The night was dark and warm. When they reached the street, they saw the firework in the sky. Its colors were very pretty and John thought it was amazing. He asked a lot of questions about the firework. His mom answered each and every one of them. She told him the firework was a special treat for the holiday. + +John was happy and he smiled. He said, "Let's watch the firework until it's gone." So they stayed outside until the firework was gone. Then they went back inside, but John still remembered the wonderful firework in the night sky. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Sarah. Jack had a belt that he shared with Sarah. Before giving Sarah the belt, Jack said “Be honest, ok? This is my most special thing.†Sarah agreed and thanked Jack for his belt. She put the belt on and they went outside to play. When they saw that it was getting dark, they ran back to Jack's house. + +On the way, Sarah hugged Jack and said, “Thanks for sharing your belt!†+ +“You’re very welcome!†Jack smiled. + +When they got to Jack's house, Jack said, “Do you want to keep my belt? I’ll share it with you forever.†+ +Sarah gave him a big hug and said, “That’s the most honest and kind thing ever! I’d love to keep it.†+ +From then on, Jack and Sarah shared the belt with each other and were best friends forever! +Once there was a little girl called Amy who loved to go out and explore. She always wore her favourite pink skirt. + +One day, Amy went out to explore and saw a little bird in a tree. She wanted to listen to the bird's song. + +Amy said: "Hello, little bird! Please sing me a song!" + +The little bird replied: "No, I will not sing for you. It's too stupid!" + +Amy was upset, so she put her hands over her ears and stopped listening. + +The bird was sad to see Amy sad, so it decided to sing her a song. + +Amy opened her ears and began to softly listen to the birdsong. She smiled and said: "Thank you, little bird. That was lovely!" + +The bird smiled back and said: "You're welcome! Always listen to nature's songs." + +Amy took this lesson with her wherever she went and always listened carefully to the birdsong. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to dance and had lots of fun with her friends. One day, she decided to try something new. She wanted to lift something heavy. She grabbed a book from the shelf and tried to lift it up. It was too heavy! + +Her dad said, "Lucy, I can help you with that. We can do it together." He gave her a smile and put her hands on the book. Together, they managed to lift the book! + +Lucy was so proud of herself. She beamed and said,"I did it! I was successful! I can lift anything!" + +Just then, a crack appeared in the wall. Lucy and her dad were very surprised. + +Lucy said, "What made that noise?" + +Her dad replied, "That was the crack we made when we lifted the book, Lucy." + +Lucy exclaimed, "Wow, I'm strong enough to make a crack!" + +She was so proud she hugged her dad and thanked him for helping her to lift the book. Lucy felt happy and successful. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to read books. Every day she would get to pick one book to read from her special shelf. + +One day Sarah decided to read a book about the ocean. As she read, she imagined what it would be like to go and explore a real ocean. She could almost feel the breeze, the salty air, and the sand beneath her toes. + +That night, Sarah's parents took her to the beach. She was very excited and couldn't wait to explore. When they got there, the ocean was even more beautiful than the book had said. The waves rolled in like an ordinary sight, but the view was spectacular! + +Sarah ran to the waves and splashed around. She laughed and shrieked as the waves came up and surrounded her. + +"Look, Sarah!" her dad called out. "The ocean is so magical!" + +Sarah laughed and smiled and said, "Yes, Daddy, it's truly amazing!" + +From that day on, every time Sarah read about the ocean, she would always think back to that wonderful night at the beach and all the fun she had. +Mum and Dad were in the garden planting vegetables. Mum said to Dad, "We need to be careful with carrots. We must make sure not to plant them too deep!" + +Dad said, "Let's be even more careful with our tomatoes. We can't plant them too shallow!" + +Mum and Dad worked very hard in the garden. They tried to make sure each vegetable was in the right spot. They kept talking to each other, talking about the vegetables. + +Then, a small voice said, "I want to help!" + +It was their 3-year-old son, Jack. He was looking at Mum and Dad planting. Jack wanted to help too. + +Mum and Dad smiled and said, "Yes, you can help!" + +They gave Jack a small shovel and urged him to be careful while he dug small holes. Jack was so happy he got to help his mum and dad. He carefully placed the vegetables in the holes and filled them. + +When they were finished, Jack looked up proudly. Mum and Dad said he did a great job! +A gentle little rabbit was hopping around in the woods one day. The rabbit's bright, pink nose twitched as it sniffed the fresh grass. The bunny heard a loud sound, and wondered what could be making such a noise. + +Suddenly, out of the trees appeared a small, brown squirrel. The squirrel had a friendly twinkle in its eyes, and the bunny could tell it was kind. + +"Hello, little rabbit," said the friendly squirrel. "My name is Frank. What's yours?" + +The bunny was so excited to have a new friend! She hopped around, and said, "My name is Daisy. What are you doing out here in the woods?" + +"I'm looking for something very valuable," Frank replied. "Do you know what it is?" + +Daisy began to think. She wriggled her nose, and said, "I think it might be friendship. That's what I value the most." + +Frank smiled and said, "You're right. That's exactly the most valuable thing! Let's be friends, Daisy." + +The bunny smiled, and she and Frank spent the day hopping around in the woods, looking for new and exciting things to explore. With Frank by her side, Daisy was the happiest bunny in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a sword which was made of steel and was very sharp and strong. Every day, the knight would go out on a mission to help the people who were in need. + +One day he was riding through a forest when he heard a scream for help. He looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. Then, he noticed an old man who was lying on the ground. + +The knight quickly jumped off his horse and ran towards the old man. He asked, "What can I do to help you?" + +The old man said, "I need you to come to my home and protect it from monsters. I am too old and weak to do it alone." + +The knight was happy to help. He followed the man to his house and saw that it was surrounded by monsters. Even though the knight was scared, he knew he had to be brave and he held his sword high with one hand and his shield in the other. + +The old man said, "Thank you for being so humble and courageous. With your help, I know the monsters will go away!" + +The knight fought bravely and the monsters were soon gone. The old man thanked the knight and gave him a reward for his bravery. The knight had saved the old man's home and was now a true hero. +One day, Sam was playing in the living room. He was pushing a harmless carpet. Sam wanted to slide on it, but it was too heavy. + +Mum came in and asked, "What are you doing Sam?". + +"Pushing this carpet," he said. + +Mum smiled. "Let me help you." + +Together, they pushed the carpet. It moved easier with two people. Soon it was in the perfect place. + +Sam looked happy. Mum said, "Now you can slide on it!" + +Sam grinned and slid on the carpet. He had lots of fun. + +Mum smiled and felt proud of Sam. He had worked hard to make the carpet move. +Once there was an angel who was very high in the sky. The angel had soft white wings, and a kind heart that was filled with lots of care. Every night, when the stars were twinkling, the angel would fly around the world delivering care to all the children. + +One evening, the angel was visiting a little three-year-old girl, Sophie. Sophie was snuggled in her bed with a teddy bear when the angel appeared. + +"Hello Sophie," said the angel in a gentle voice, "I have come to bring you care and lots of love." + +Sophie smiled and said, "Thank you, angel. I feel so much better now." + +The angel patted Sophie's head and said, "Goodnight, my sweet one, I will come to see you again soon." + +And sure enough, the angel was back the next night, this time with even more care for Sophie. She knew she was really loved and it made her so happy. + +The angel and Sophie waved goodbye, and with a flutter of wings, the angel flew off into the night. +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old. He had a big baseball. It was new and shiny. He loved to play with it. + +One day, it was raining outside. Jack was so sad because he couldn't play with his baseball. + +He begged his mom to play ball with him. His mom said, "No, Jack. You have to stay inside today. The baseball is spoiled from the rain." + +Jack was so sad. But then his mom said, "But we can still play with your baseball! I have an idea!" + +She brought out a blanket and drew a big circle on it. She said, "This is your baseball base. Now you can play baseball inside!" + +Jack was so happy! He ran up and down the blanket, playing with his baseball. He was so happy and his mom was so proud! +It was a sunny day. Mummy and Daddy had decided to take the kids to the park. Tom, who was 3 years old, was very excited. + +They arrived at the park and Tom ran around, exploring everything. He found swings and sand pits and even a little pond with ducks. + +It started to do rain and the little family had to go back home. Tom was very troubled and told Mummy and Daddy: "I don't want to go." + +Mummy smiled and said "Don't worry Tom. We'll go back to the park again when its sunny. I promise!" + +Tom smiled and the family went back home. But soon the sun was back and true to her word, Mummy took Tom and his siblings to the park. They all had a great day playing together and Tom was so happy to be back. +One day, a little girl named Jemma went for a walk with her mom. As they strolled along, Jemma saw something sparkling through the grass. She bent down to look at it and found an enormous jewel! + +"Wow!" she exclaimed. "Mommy, what is it?" + +"Oh, that's an enormous jewel," her mom said. "It looks like it must have dropped from someone's pocket." + +Jemma loved the jewel and kept it with her as she and her mom continued their walk. Jemma was so happy with her find and she hugged the enormous jewel tight. + +By the time they reached home, Jemma had decorated the jewel with ribbons and lace. She was so proud of her special treasure that she kept it safe in her pocket. Even now, she still loves to take the enormous jewel out to show her mom when they go out walking. +Once a long time ago, two best friends lived by the ancient shore. One day, they were walking near the shore when one of them made a mention of a secret. + +"Do you hear me?" he asked his friend. + +The other friend smiled and replied, "Yes, I hear you. What is the secret?" + +The first friend looked around to make sure nobody was around. Then he whispered, "There is a hidden treasure by the shore." + +The other friend was excited. "Wow! What kind of treasure is it?" he asked. + +The first friend looked back and said, "I don't know but I heard it was really ancient." + +The two friends wanted to find out what the treasure was, so they searched and searched. After hours of searching, they found a beautiful chest filled with ancient jewels. + +The best friends were so excited. They celebrated all night long and gave each other the best of hugs. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a kind boy named Jimmy. He was always honest and wanted to make everyone happy. One day, he decided he wanted to get a whistle. + +So he asked his mother, "Mama, can I get a whistle?" + +Mama said, "Oh, yes Jimmy, of course you can!" + +Jimmy smiled and ran off to get his whistle. He found the perfect whistle and was so excited. When he got home, he started to play it right away. + +The sound of Jimmy's whistle was so loud it made all the birds fly away. Everyone in the neighbourhood heard it, too. + +Jimmy was so happy his whistle made everyone smile. He had made everyone so happy with his honest whistling. +"Molly was a smart girl, she was three years old. She liked to explore because she wanted to understand the world. + +One day Molly found a small furry creature in the garden. She scooped it up in her hands and gently stroked its soft fur. + +Molly asked her dad, "What is this, Daddy?". Her dad looked at the small creature in Molly's palm and smiled. + +He said, "Molly, it's a baby rabbit. He's so small and furry. Can you understand why we need to take care of the animals?" + +Molly nodded and smiled. She was very happy that she understood the world a little more. She carefully put the baby rabbit back into the garden, and watched as it hopped away. + +Molly and her dad shared a grin and hugged each other tightly. Molly was proud that she'd been able to understand the importance of taking care of animals." +Once upon a time, there was a fox named Terry. He was very polite and always said hello to everyone he passed. One day, he decided to go on a journey and explore the world around him. + +Terry started walking, but then he noticed something funny. He noticed a tiny bug poking at the ground. Terry was curious, so he poked the bug gently and asked it what it was doing. + +The bug looked up at Terry and said, "I'm looking for food!" Terry thought that was wonderful and asked the bug if it wanted to join him on his journey. The bug agreed, and from then on, the two were the very best of friends. + +They had many adventures together and even more fun. Whenever Terry wanted to know more about something he'd poke the bug, who would leave no stone unturned in finding the answer. Everywhere they went, they were polite and kind to all the creatures they met. + +The fox and the bug made lifelong memories as they went on their journey together. They became so close, that they promised to be friends forever. +Once there was a little girl called Flo. She was three years old. Flo had a special toy that she loved. It was a little tiger, and she took it everywhere with her. + +One day, Flo and her tiger were in the park. Suddenly, Flo saw two children balancing on a narrow log. She thought that looked fun. She wanted to try balancing too. + +Flo took a few steps away from her tiger and started hopping up and down on one foot. She was having so much fun! + +Just then, Flo's tummy rumbled. She was hungry. "Let's go home, Tiger," said Flo. + +At home, Flo's mum had made a perfect dinner of steamed broccoli. Flo loved it! She ate all her dinner while balancing her little tiger on one finger. + +When she'd finished eating, Flo was full and happy. She gave her tiger a big hug and they both snuggled up for a nice sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit named Roy. He wanted to escape from his pen but it was so big and he had no idea how to get out. He thought and thought but nothing seemed to work. + +One day, Roy saw a bird flying past and he had an idea. If a bird can move freely, why can't he? Roy hopped and hopped until he reached the top of the pen. He was so excited to be so high up! + +But then Roy remembered he had to find a way to escape. He knew he had to use a special style so he decided to do something interesting. He jumped and twisted his body in the air like a bird would do. It was amazing! + +Soon, Roy landed safely outside the pen. He was free! He looked back and said, "I used an I-n-t-e-r-e-s-t-i-n-g s-t-y-l-e to escape!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lucy stumbled across an old wallet lying in the grass. She picked it up, excited to see what was inside. + +When she opened the wallet, Lucy saw it was full of funny coins. She had never seen coins like this before. + +"Does this mean I can buy myself a toy?" asked Lucy, and her mom nodded. + +Lucy looked at the coins carefully and realized that if she reversed them, they would look normal again. She smiled and placed the coins back in the wallet. + +"Why did you do that?" asked her mom in surprise. + +"It was more fun to play with them like this," said Lucy. + +So Lucy enjoyed playing with the funny coins in her wallet all day. She never tired of the game and it always made her smile. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little lamb called Timmy. Timmy loved to go out and play in the fields. One day he decided to go a bit further and he walked and walked until he came across a huge garden. He could see tall trees and bright flowers and he could smell the sweet smell of the garden. He hopped over the fence and into the garden. + +Suddenly, Timmy noticed a pond and he felt drawn to it. He walked up close and saw some fish swimming around. He wanted to play with them so he jumped in. But the water was too deep! + +Just then, a bear emerged from behind a tree. "What are you doing in my garden? You must leave!" he called out. + +But Timmy couldn't leave, he was too scared to move. The bear's face softened and he said gently, "Don't worry little one, I will help you out. Just hold my paw and I will pull you up." + +Timmy held out his paw and the bear pulled him up. He smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me." + +The bear smiled back and said, "It was nothing, I'm happy to help!" He gave Timmy a gentle push and said, "Now you must go. But come back soon, my garden is always open to you!" + +Timmy smiled and said goodbye. He spring up and ran back +Joey loved to play in the garden. One day his dad gave him a spade to help him dig. Joey was so happy he could help with the gardening. + +"Thankyou, Daddy," he said as he hugged his dad. + +His dad smiled and said, "I'm sure you'll gain new skills from this spade. You'll learn how to dig and plant flowers!" + +Joey set to work. He dug little holes and planted some seeds. But then he hit something hard with his spade and felt helpless when he realised he had broken his dad's favourite pot. + +He started to cry. "It's too difficult, Daddy," he said. + +His dad hugged him. "Don't worry, Joey," he said. "You will get better with practice. I'll help you." + +Joey felt better after his dad's words. Together they fixed the pot and planted more flowers. Joey was so proud of himself and gained lots of skills as he worked with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl called Molly. One day, Molly was feeling sleepy so she waited till night came. When the stars came out, she found her bed and yawned. It felt so safe and cozy in her bed - like a charming hug. + +Then, her mommy came in and Molly opened her eyes. “It’s time for bed, Mollyâ€, said mommy. Molly smiled and said “I’m ready!†+ +Molly snuggled up in her bed and yawned so big that her eyes teared up. “Mommy, why do I yawn when I'm sleepy?†She asked. + +Her mommy smiled and said, “Yawning helps your body get ready for sleep. It's like a stretch for your body and it helps you feel extra safe and comfy.†+ +Molly giggled and closed her eyes as she curled up in her bed. She felt so safe and snug. She smiled and snuggled in for a good night's sleep. +Once there was a brown bunny who loved to jump. Everyday he would jump around the meadow looking for something fun to do. + +One day while he was jumping he noticed a strange machine nearby. It looked like something with lots of buttons and dials. The bunny hopped over to take a closer look and saw a sign that said "Mixer". He didn't know what it was but it looked fun, so he decided to press some buttons and turn some dials. + +Suddenly the mixer began to rumble and a loud noise filled the meadow. The bunny, who was quite scared, quickly hopped away. But as he turned around a voice stopped him. + +"Excuse me, do you realize what you just did?" asked the voice. + +The bunny looked around and saw an ordinary owl perched nearby. + +"I-I just pressed some buttons and turned some dials," he stuttered. + +The owl nodded. "Yes, you activated the mixer. It makes music using the noises of the meadow," he explained. + +The bunny smiled and thanked the owl. He then jumped away and continued exploring the meadow. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Clara. She was three years old and was always happy and curious. + +One day, Clara was out in the garden playing with her toys. Suddenly, she felt a big shield in her hands. It was big and shiny and sparkled in the sunlight. Clara didn’t know where it had come from or what it was for, but she thought it looked very useful. + +Just then, her mum called her. When she saw Clara holding the shield, she smiled. “That’s a special shield, sweetheart,†she said. “It will help protect you from anything you might feel scared of.†+ +Clara smiled and hugged her mum. She was now sure that her shield would be very useful in keeping her safe. From that day on, Clara always had her special shield with her when she went outside to play. +Tommy and Sara were best friends. One day, Tommy and Sara started talking about languages. Tommy was curious about the different words people used. "Sara, what language do you speak?" he asked. + +Sara was surprised by this question. "I speak English," she said with a smile. + +Tommy was very excited. "So I can learn it too!" he said. He jumped up and down. + +"Yes," said Sara, laughing. "But it's going to take a lot of practice." + +They both started to learn English together. They read books and watched TV shows. They learned some funny words and phrases. + +After a few weeks, Tommy had learned enough English to have a conversation with Sara. He felt proud that he had learned a new language and he was so happy to share it with his best friend. From then on, they could understand each other in two different languages. They both thought it was so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sofia. Sofia was only three years old and she liked to explore. + +One day Sofia decided to visit the river near her house. As she reached the river, it was so big and wide. She asked her mom, "Is the river tall?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is tall." + +Sofia was so excited to explore and she wanted to go closer to the river. Her mom, however, said, "No, you have to stay here, it is too dangerous." + +Sofia kept asking questions and kept exploring. She asked, “Why is the river so wide and tall?†+ +Her mom said, "The river is wide and tall because of the melting snow that comes from the mountains nearby." + +Sofia was amazed and happy that she was able to explore and ask questions. She smiled and said, "Wow! That's so cool!" + +The mom and daughter went home with happy smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to imagine. She would imagine a world full of colors and adventures! + +One day, she found a cool watch in her toy chest. She put it on and the colors began to swirl in the air around her. She was so excited! + +Just then, Mommy walked in the room and said, “What are you doing? That watch looks dangerous!†+ +The little girl was worried. She didn't want to get in trouble. So, she took the watch off and put it away. + +Mommy smiled and said, “Good girl. Now, why don't you go outside and have some fun? You don't need the watch to imagine, you know!†+ +The little girl smiled and went outside. She spent the day imagining all sorts of wonderful things, without even needing the watch! +Once upon a time, there was a sailor. He was a brave man who liked to explore the world. One day, he set off to sail on a great adventure. + +As he sailed, the sailor came across a bay filled with many boats. It was a beautiful place, with clear blue water as far as the eye could see. The sailor smiled with delight as he began to explore the area. + +Suddenly, a storm started up. The sailor became very afraid and tried to find shelter. But the storm was too strong and he had to stay where he was. + +"Help me! Help me!" the sailor called out. + +Suddenly, an angel appeared and told the sailor she would send help. She flew up in the sky and waved her wand. + +In no time, a rescue ship came to the sailor's aid. The sailor was so happy and thanked the angel for sending help. The angel smiled, and flew away. + +The sailor was soon on his way again. Though he was still upset about the storm, he was also grateful for the help of the rescue ship. He learned a valuable lesson that day: be prepared for anything! +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Amy. Amy liked to explore the world and wonder about the magical things around her. One day, she decided to visit the universe! + +When she got to the universe, it was so big and bright. There were lots of twinkling stars in the sky and some were even a wonderful blue colour. + +"What an amazing place to explore," thought Amy. + +She looked for something to do and she found a friendly space dragon called Popo, who said to her, "Do you want to have a race in the universe? I will give you a head start and you have to try to fly around the stars!" + +Amy thought this sounded like fun,so she said yes and they set off. Amy raced around the stars, but Popo was fast and flew around them more quickly than Amy. In the end, Popo won the race! + +Amy laughed and said, "That was fun! Let's do it again!" + +Popo smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it! Next time, I will give you a bigger head start and you can decide how many stars you want to race around!" + +Amy was so excited and thanked Popo. They both had a great time exploring the universe together. +Once upon a time, there was a very successful mouse. He loved cheese more than anything else in the world. One day, the mouse went to the cheese store and saw that the cheese was all gone! The mouse was very sad. + +“What is happening?†the mouse asked. + +The cheese shopkeeper replied, “The cheese has changed! We are now selling bananas.†+ +The mouse was very surprised. “But, why?†he said. + +The shopkeeper smiled. “We wanted to be successful, and so we decided to change up our selection.†+ +The mouse thought about it for a moment. He knew that this was a good decision. He wanted to be successful too! + +So, the mouse decided to change too. He found a new store that sold his favorite cheese. He bought a big block of cheese and was very happy. From that day on, the mouse was always successful. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sally and John. They were playing in the park when they saw something sparkly on the ground. + +Sally excitedly said: "What is it?". +John replied: "I don't know. Let's remove it and find out". + +So they both reached down and removed the case. When they opened it, they discovered it was filled with jewels and coins. They were so excited and couldn't believe their eyes. + +Suddenly, a policeman ran up and said: "You are both guilty of stealing!". Sally and John were very scared and started to cry. + +But then the policeman said: "Actually, I'm just joking. This case wasn't stolen, I was testing you to see if you were honest". +Sally and John then smiled, thanked the policeman and went on their way, happy that they were not guilty. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very excited because today was her birthday. + +In the morning, Daisy received a big surprise. There were lots of presents waiting for her in the living room. She ran to them and hugged them tightly, feeling very excited. + +Soon, Daisy's family and friends arrived. They had come to celebrate Daisy's birthday and give her presents. Daisy could feel her heart fill with joy as she received lots of treats. + +"I'm so comfortable and happy," said Daisy as she got ready for her cake. + +Suddenly she heard a voice from behind. "Wait. We can't forget the best treat of all!" It was Daisy's Grandma. She had come to give Daisy a special hug, just for her birthday. Daisy smiled and hugged Grandma back. + +"Thank you, Grandma," Daisy said. Daisy felt happy and very comfortable surrounded by so much love. This was the best birthday treat ever! +Sam woke up one morning and he felt weird. He went to his mum and asked her what was the matter. + +Mum: "Well Sam, it's an earthquake Sam. It's a shake in the ground." + +Sam:"What should we do?" + +Mum: "We should examine our home to make sure everything is okay. We need to make sure everything is safe." + +So Sam and his mum went around their home and examined it. They checked all the furniture and walls and windows. Everything was okay so they went outside. + +They saw that the neighbours were also examining their homes to make sure they were safe. Other people were checking to see if they were available to help too. + +Sam and his mum were happy that their home was okay and that they were able to help their neighbours. Everyone ended the day feeling safe and secure. +Once upon a time there was a very charming little lizard. Every day it would go hopping around looking for friends. It had a happy heart and always tried to do what was right. + +One day, while hopping around, the little lizard came across a strange new place. It was a huge garden full of pretty flowers. As soon as it hopped in, a friendly voice called out, “Welcome to my garden! I’ve been waiting for you!†+ +The little lizard was so surprised. A small fairy with wings was flying around, smiling and waving its wand. “Who are you?†asked the little lizard. + +“I’m the garden fairy,†replied the fairy. “I’m here to make your stay here even more fun. Would you like to play together?†+ +The little lizard was so excited, she hopped around in glee and said, “Yes please!†+ +So the two of them flew around, playing games and making new friends, until the sun started to set. As the little lizard was about to leave, the garden fairy said, “Come again soon—we’ll have more fun together!†+ +The little lizard waved goodbye and hopped off, happy to have made such a wonderful and charming friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and the happiest little girl in the world. + +One day, Sarah wanted to climb a big tree. Her mom said, "No, that's not safe. You could get hurt." + +But Sarah was so determined to climb up the tree. She begged her mom, "Please, mommy. Just this once, can I please permit it?" + +Eventually her mom said yes and Sarah was excited. She ran up to the tree and started to try to climb it. + +She quickly found out that climbing trees was harder than she thought. She was stuck halfway up and she couldn't go up any higher. Sarah started to cry and asked for help. + +Just then, a big and friendly hand tapped her on her shoulder. It was her mom. She said, "Sarah, here put your knee on this branch." + +Sarah did exactly what her mom said, and slowly but surely she made it to the top of the tree. + +Sarah was so surprised to find one of the branches was still very original. She said, "Mom, I'm so happy to have seen this original branch!" + +Her mom told her, "See, it was worth asking for permission to climb this tree. You are so brave and smart, Sarah. I'm very proud of you." + +Sarah hugged +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Molly. Molly was very adventurous and wanted to have lots of fun. Every day she would hope for something new and special to do. + +One day, Molly met a new friend named Ben. Ben was also very adventurous, like Molly. Together, Molly and Ben hoped for a day filled with fun activities. + +"Let's go to the park!" exclaimed Molly. She was so excited to show Ben all the fun things to do at the park. + +"Yes, let's go!" said Ben. + +The two of them set off to the park, filled with hope and excitement. They played on the swings and the slide, and even had a picnic lunch. It was a very special day and Molly was so happy to share it with her new friend. + +At the end of the day, Molly and Ben hugged each other goodbye. They said they hoped to meet again soon to share another day of adventure. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a nice sunflower in a garden. One day the sunflower saw a ray of sunshine and started to hop and dance. All of a sudden, the sun disappeared and everything froze. The sunflower stayed still, but felt scared. + +Suddenly, a voice behind the sunflower said: "Don't be scared, I will help you!" It was the sun, who had hidden in the clouds for a bit. + +"Thank you!" said the sunflower, feeling much better. + +The sun said "No problem. Just be careful, not everything is nice. Sometimes things can freeze, but don't worry. I will always come back to help you." + +The sunflower was very thankful and smiled happily. The sun smiled back, and soon the garden was full of sunshine again. +Once, there was a cheerful duck. He wanted to go on a journey around the pond. He asked his friends if they would like to come along with him. + +"No," they said. "We're afraid we'll get lost." + +The duck was disappointed, but then he noticed the pond was full of bright and colourful balloons. He smiled and asked the balloons if they would permit him to ride on them and go on his journey. + +The balloons were happy to help and answered him with a cheerful "Yes!" + +The duck climbed on top of the balloons and with a single flap of his wings he was ready for his adventure. He waved goodbye to his friends as he started to soar around the pond. + +He explored the pond, and had so much fun! He even found a secret spot, where he could play games with ducks from other ponds far away. + +The day ended and the happy duck returned home, where his friends were waiting to hear all about his exciting journey. The duck told them stories of his travels and they had a wonderful time together. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He worked hard on his farm every day. One morning, he decided to go for a jog around his farm. He was feeling very healthy and was ready to begin. + +The farmer started jogging around the farm. He was surprised to find his farm was so big. He jogged around for a long time. His farm was too high for him to jump over! + +Suddenly, the farmer heard a voice from behind him. It was a small voice, almost like a whisper. "Hi farmer," it said, "can I come jog with you?" + +The farmer was surprised to see that a little girl had been walking behind him the whole time. He decided to let her join him. "Sure!" he said, smiling. + +The farmer and the little girl ran around the farm together. It was fun, and they laughed and talked the whole time. The farmer was very happy that the little girl had joined him for the jog. + +The farmer and the little girl jogged until it was time for the farmer to go back to work. The farmer thanked the little girl for joining him, and she thanked him for the jog. They both said goodbye and waved as the farmer jogged back to his farm. +Two friends, Hailey and Tom, were playing in the park. Tom shared his toy car with Hailey and they had lots of fun. Suddenly, Hailey bumped Tom with her arm. + +Tom said, “Hey! That was rude!†+ +Hailey apologized. “I’m sorry Tom. I didn’t mean to be mean.†+ +They hugged, and Tom said, “Let’s share my ball now.†Hailey was happy and they both enjoyed playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy cookies. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some cookies. + +Lily saw a big jar of cookies and asked her mommy if they could buy them. Her mommy said no because the store was closing soon. Lily was sad but understood that they had to go home. + +On the way home, they saw a parade with people from many different nations. Lily asked her mommy why there were so many people. Her mommy explained that they were celebrating their different cultures and coming together as one big family. + +Lily thought that was really cool and told her mommy that she wanted to learn about other nations too. Her mommy smiled and said they could learn together. When they got home, they ate some of the cookies they had at home and talked about the different nations they saw in the parade. +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 parent told him it was time to clean up his toys and go to bed. Timmy didn't want to go to bed yet, he wanted to keep playing. + +Timmy insisted that he wasn't tired and wanted to play more. His parent explained that it was important to get enough sleep so he could have energy to play more tomorrow. Timmy didn't like that answer, but he knew his parent was right. + +As Timmy got ready for bed, he noticed a new attractive toy car on his shelf. He couldn't wait to play with it tomorrow. Timmy fell asleep with a smile on his face, dreaming of all the fun he would have with his toys the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a good friend named Sally who loved to play with him. One day, Sally wanted to trade her toy car for Timmy's toy truck. Timmy thought that was a good idea, so they traded. + +Later that day, Timmy and Sally went to the park to play. They saw a man who could speak many languages. He said "hello" to them in Spanish and French. Timmy and Sally thought he was very cool because he could speak so many languages. They went home happy and played with their new toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, he went outside to play in the rain without his raincoat or boots. He got very wet and his mommy got very mad. + +Timmy promised his mommy that he would always wear his raincoat and boots when playing outside in the rain. He also promised to listen to his mommy and do what she says. + +The next day, Timmy went outside again to play in the rain. He wore his raincoat and boots like he promised. While he was playing, he found a message in a bottle. He was so excited to show his mommy. + +But when he got inside, he slipped on the wet floor and fell down. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. His mommy was very sad and promised to always keep the floor dry from now on. + +Timmy learned that promises are important, but accidents can still happen. He promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very shy and didn't like to talk to other birds. One day, the little bird saw a big university. The university was very pretty and had many trees and flowers. + +The little bird wanted to fly to the university, but it was too far away. So, the little bird decided to try to fly there anyway. The little bird flew and flew, but it got very tired. Suddenly, the little bird fell to the ground and hurt its wing. + +The little bird was very sad and couldn't fly anymore. It couldn't go to the pretty university and it couldn't talk to other birds. The little bird was very lonely and wished it had never tried to fly so far. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to sleep all day long. One day, a bird came and sang a beautiful song outside Mittens' window. The bird woke Mittens up from her nap. + +Mittens looked out the window and saw the bird. "Hello, little birdie," Mittens said. "That was a lovely song you sang. Thank you for waking me up." + +The bird chirped happily and flew away. Mittens went back to sleep, but before she did, she wrote a note to herself. The note said, "Wake up early tomorrow and listen to the bird's song again." Mittens went to bed with a smile on her face, excited to wake up early and hear the bird's song once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to clean up his toys, but Timmy refused. He wanted to keep playing with them. + +Later that day, Timmy saw a pipe in the backyard. It looked dangerous, so he ran to tell his mommy. She thanked him for being so brave and told him to never touch a dangerous pipe again. Timmy promised he wouldn't. + +From then on, Timmy always listened to his mommy and never refused to do what she asked. He knew it was important to be safe and to stay away from dangerous things like pipes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruit, especially sweet ones like strawberries and bananas. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some fruit. + +While they were there, they saw a big, round fruit that looked like a giant orange. Lily's mom told her it was called a grapefruit, but warned her that it was very bitter and not as sweet as the other fruits. + +Lily didn't listen and begged her mom to buy the grapefruit. When they got home, Lily took a big bite out of the grapefruit and made a sour face. "This is yucky!" she exclaimed. Her mom reminded her that she had warned her it was bitter. + +Lily learned her lesson and stuck to her favorite sweet fruits from then on. She realized that sometimes it's better to listen to the advice of others, especially when it comes to trying new things. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a good dog, but he hurt his leg. His owner took him to the vet, and the vet used an x-ray machine to look at his leg. The x-ray showed that Spot's leg was rough inside. The vet gave him some medicine and told his owner to keep him quiet for a few days. Spot got better and was happy to run and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a grumpy face because he didn't like to play with other dogs. One day, Max went to the park to sit under a tree. + +As Max was sitting, a little girl came up to him and asked, "Can I pet your paw?" Max didn't like strangers touching him, so he growled at the girl. The girl got scared and ran away. + +Max felt bad for scaring the little girl, but he didn't know how to say sorry. He went back home and sat in his bed feeling sad. The next day, Max went back to the park to try and find the little girl. + +But when he got there, he saw a lot of people gathered around something. Max went to see what was going on and saw the little girl's parents crying. They told Max that their daughter had gotten lost and they couldn't find her. Max felt even more sad because he knew he scared her away and now she was lost. + +From that day on, Max never sat alone at the park again. He always made sure to play with other dogs and be friendly to people. But he never forgot about the little girl who he scared away and felt guilty for the rest of his life. +Once upon a time, there was a kind human named Tim. Tim lived in a small village with his friends. One day, Tim saw a little bird on the ground. The bird couldn't fly because it was hurt. Tim picked up the bird and took it home. + +Tim was very thoughtful and took good care of the bird. He gave it food and water every day. The bird slowly got better and could fly again. One day, the bird flew away. Tim was sad but happy that the bird was healthy again. + +Tim's friend asked him, "Why did you help the bird?" Tim replied, "I talked to myself and thought about how I would feel if I was hurt and needed help. I would want someone to help me. So, I helped the bird because it was the right thing to do." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be thoughtful and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his friends at school. One day, Timmy accidentally tore his uniform while playing tag. He felt bad because he thought his mom would be mad at him. + +When Timmy got home, his mom saw his torn uniform and asked him what happened. Timmy told his mom that he was playing tag and accidentally tore his uniform. His mom told him that it was okay and that she could fix it. + +Timmy felt happy that his mom wasn't mad at him. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for not being bad to me." His mom smiled and said, "I could never be bad to my sweet little boy." +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing hide and seek, Lily found a shiny rock. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Alex. + +"Look what I found!" said Lily, holding up the rock. + +"That's so cool!" replied Alex, cheerful as always. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the police car! The police officer got out and asked them if they had seen a lost dog. Lily and Alex hadn't seen the dog, but they promised to keep an eye out for it. They continued to play in the park, hoping to find the lost dog and make the police officer happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to ride his bike. Timmy always wore his helmet when he rode his bike because his mom told him to be careful. One day, Timmy went for a ride and saw a flower on the ground. + +He picked up the flower and smelled it. It smelled so good! Then, Timmy remembered his helmet and put it back on his head. He knew it was important to be careful and keep his head safe. + +Timmy continued his ride and saw many more flowers along the way. He picked some more and put them in his basket. When he got home, he showed his mom all the flowers he picked. She was happy to see them, but reminded Timmy to always wear his helmet and be careful when he rode his bike. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went to the park to play on the slide. Lily went first and slid down the slide very fast! + +After playing on the slide, they went back to Lily's house. Lily's mom opened the window and said, "It's time to come inside for lunch." + +Lily's friends were very hungry and excited to eat. But Lily's mom reminded them to be quiet because Lily's baby sister was sleeping. They all sat down and ate their sandwiches quietly. + +After lunch, they went back outside to play. Lily's friend said, "Let's go back to the slide!" And they all ran back to the park to play on the slide again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bed that was very old and uncomfortable. One day, Lily's mom said to her, "Lily, let's change your bed. Your old bed makes you miserable." + +Lily was very excited and said, "Yes, please! I want a new bed!" So, they went to the store and picked out a beautiful pink bed. + +When they got home, Lily's dad helped them put the new bed together. Lily jumped on the bed and said, "Wow, this is so much better! I'm not miserable anymore!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad we could make you happy, Lily." And Lily hugged her parents and went to sleep in her new, comfortable bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel to new places with her family. One day, they went to the park and Lily put a toy car in her pocket. But then, she saw a naughty squirrel trying to steal her snack! + +Lily chased the squirrel and it ran up a tree. She was sad because she thought she lost her toy car. But then, she reached into her pocket and found it! She was so happy and showed her family. They all laughed and Lily felt proud. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to check her pocket before chasing naughty squirrels. And she continued to travel to new and exciting places with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with his toys, but he never wanted to share them with his friends. One day, Jack's mom gave him a toy truck and told him to share it with his friend, True. Jack didn't want to share his new toy, so he got grumpy. + +Later that day, Jack and True were playing together when Jack accidentally broke the toy truck. True asked Jack what happened and Jack told him the truth. True was sad, but Jack realized that he should have shared his toy with True from the beginning. + +Jack pulled True in for a hug and apologized for not sharing his toy. True forgave Jack and they continued to play together. Jack learned that sharing is important and it makes everyone happy. From that day on, Jack always shared his toys with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the snow, making snowmen and throwing snowballs. One day, while Timmy was playing, he saw a big axe stuck in a tree. He didn't touch it because he knew it was dangerous. + +Suddenly, Timmy felt very cold and started to shiver. He looked down and saw that his feet were freezing! He decided to go inside and warm up by the fire. As he walked inside, he thought about the axe in the tree and wondered who left it there. + +Timmy's mom saw him shivering and brought him a warm blanket. She asked him why he was so cold and Timmy told her about the axe and how he felt when he saw it. His mom hugged him and said, "You did the right thing by not touching it. Axes can be very dangerous. Let's stay inside where it's warm and cozy." Timmy smiled and snuggled up with his blanket, happy to be safe and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was very creative and made beautiful drawings with his crayons. + +Lily was so impressed with Timmy's drawings that she wanted to have some too. Timmy was happy to share and give some of his drawings to Lily. They had so much fun together, playing and drawing at the park. + +After a while, it was time for Lily to go home. She thanked Timmy for the drawings and said goodbye. As she was walking with her parents, she realized that she forgot to give Timmy something in return. She felt sad and knew that it wasn't fair. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park with a special surprise for Timmy. She gave him a big hug and a box of colorful crayons. Timmy was so happy and thanked Lily for being such a good friend. Lily learned that it's important to give and share with others, just like Timmy did with his creative drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved strawberries. She would eat them every day and always seemed so happy when she did. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and saw a big strawberry patch. She was so excited and ran over to pick some strawberries. + +As she was picking strawberries, she saw a boy who seemed very clumsy. He kept tripping and falling over. Lily's mom warned her to be careful around him. "He might accidentally step on your strawberries," she said. + +Lily didn't listen and kept picking her strawberries. Suddenly, the clumsy boy bumped into her and all of her strawberries fell to the ground. Lily was so sad and started to cry. The clumsy boy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. Let me help you pick them up." Together, they picked up all of the strawberries and became friends. From that day on, Lily always shared her strawberries with her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny loved to play in the grass and eat carrots. One day, the bunny saw the sunset and thought it was so pretty. The bunny watched the sunset until it finished. + +After the sunset finished, the bunny went back to playing in the grass. The bunny hopped around and found a carrot. The bunny was so happy to find the carrot and ate it all up. Then the bunny got tired and went to sleep under a tree. The bunny dreamed about the pretty sunset and hoped to see it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. He loved to eat cheese, especially the yummy kind. Every day, he would go on an adventure to find the best cheese in the maze. + +One day, Max found a big block of cheese, but it was dirty and had some yucky stuff on it. He knew he needed to polish it to make it yummy again. So, he went to find a cloth to clean the cheese. + +As he was walking through the maze, he saw a big, scary cat. Max was scared, but he remembered that he had a plan. He quickly ran to the other side of the maze and found a shiny piece of metal. He used it to reflect the sunlight into the cat's eyes, and it ran away. + +Finally, Max made it back to the cheese and polished it until it was shiny and delicious. He enjoyed it so much that he decided to share it with his friends. They all had a great time eating the yummy cheese together, and Max felt happy that he was able to make his friends happy. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named BunBun. BunBun loved to eat celery. One day, BunBun went to the garden to find some celery. But when he got there, he saw a big, serious dog. + +"Hello, Mr. Dog," said BunBun. "Can I please have some celery?" + +"No," said the dog, growling. "This is my garden, and you can't have any celery." + +BunBun was sad. He started to walk away, and then he heard the dog start to bark. Suddenly, the dog chased after him and caught him. Poor BunBun never got to eat his favorite celery again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice ornament that she loved very much. One day, Lily accidentally dropped her ornament and it broke into many pieces. She was very sad and started to cry. + +Her mommy saw her crying and asked, "What happened, Lily? Why are you crying?" + +Lily replied, "My ornament broke into many pieces. I loved it very much." + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, we can fix it. We just need to let the glue dry and it will be nice again." + +Lily was very happy to hear that and waited patiently for the glue to dry. When it was all done, her ornament was nice again and she was very happy. She thanked her mommy and gave her a big hug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pair of red mittens that she loved to wear when it was cold outside. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma was being bossy and telling Lily what to do. Lily didn't like it and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Lily's big brother came in and started to make funny faces. Lily and Emma started to laugh and forgot all about being bossy. They decided to play a game of catch with a ball. Lily's mittens kept her hands warm while they played. They had so much fun together and Lily was happy she had her mittens to keep her warm. +Once upon a time, there was a big jet in the sky. It was very hot outside and the jet was flying high. The jet had many people inside, including a little boy and his grandma. They looked out the window and saw the clouds go by. The boy was very happy to be on the jet with his grandma. They talked and played games until they landed safely on the ground. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they went to the park and played on the swings and slide. Timmy saw a ball and wanted to kick it. He kicked it so hard that it went all the way to the station! + +Timmy and his friends ran to the station to get the ball. When they got there, they saw a crazy man dancing and singing. Timmy and his friends were a little scared, but they still wanted their ball. The crazy man saw them and gave the ball back to Timmy. Timmy was happy and said thank you. + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends would go to the station to see the crazy man dance and sing. They even brought him some cookies and he was very happy. Timmy learned that sometimes, even if someone seems a little crazy, they can still be nice and fun to be around. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the circus with her family. One day, her mommy gave her a ticket to the circus. Lily was very happy and excited. + +As they entered the circus tent, Lily looked around and saw many animals like elephants and lions. She was amazed by the acrobats and clowns too. Suddenly, she saw a very fat clown with a red nose. He looked funny, and Lily giggled. + +Later, Lily went to the popcorn stand with her daddy. She saw a boy crying because he lost his ticket. Lily remembered her mommy telling her to keep her ticket safe. She looked in her pocket and found the ticket. She gave it to the boy, and he smiled and thanked her. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired but happy. She looked back at the circus tent and remembered the fun she had. She couldn't wait to go back next year. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a jar of honey in the cupboard. It was so pretty and shiny. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't touch the honey, it's for later." But Lily wanted to play with it. So, she took the jar outside and opened it up. She dipped her fingers in and let them soak in the sweet, sticky honey. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came outside and saw what she was doing. "Can I play too?" he asked. Lily smiled and said, "Sure, let's play together!" They both giggled and had fun playing with the honey until it was time to go inside for dinner. Lily's mom saw them and said, "You two are a sticky mess! But you sure had fun, didn't you?" They both nodded their heads and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Lily's daddy brought her an orange to eat. It was so juicy and tasty! + +Lily loved the orange so much that she asked her daddy to buy more. Daddy said they could go to the store and get a whole bag of oranges. Lily was so happy! She knew that eating oranges would improve her health and make her grow strong. + +From that day on, Lily and her daddy ate oranges every day. They felt better and better, and Lily knew that it was all thanks to the yummy, juicy oranges. She loved spending time with her daddy and eating healthy snacks together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety liked to sing and fly around the trees. One day, Tweety saw a big bird with a very fancy style. The big bird had a thin neck and was waving its feathers. + +Tweety thought the big bird looked so cool that it wanted to be just like it. So, Tweety tried to copy the big bird's style. It tried to make its feathers look fancy and thin like the big bird's. But no matter how much Tweety tried, it just couldn't get its feathers to look like the big bird's. + +Tweety soon realized that it was better to just be itself and have its own style. It learned that it's not important to look like someone else or be like them. It's better to be happy with who you are and be proud of your own style. And so, Tweety continued to sing and fly around the trees, happy to be itself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a big igloo. It was white and round like a big snowball. Lily thought it was so cool! + +Lily went inside the igloo and saw her friend, a little polar bear named Max. Max was stirring something in a pot. "What are you making?" asked Lily. "Soup," said Max. "It's going to be delicious!" + +Lily and Max sat fast and waited for the soup to be ready. When it was done, they ate it together and it was the best soup Lily had ever tasted. From then on, Lily and Max would always make soup together in the igloo. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a garden. In the garden, there was a tree that could provide shade on a hot day. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the garden to play. She sat under the tree and played with her toys. As the day went by, the sky turned orange and pink, and Lily saw the beautiful sunset. She was so happy and felt grateful for the tree that provided shade and the sunset that made her smile. Lily went back to the house with an open heart, feeling lucky to have such a lovely garden to play in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk and sing all day long. But one day, she woke up feeling very sad because she couldn't understand what her friends were saying. They spoke a different language than her. + +Lily decided to learn their language so she could talk to them. She opened her book and started to read. She practiced every day and soon she could understand her friends. They were so happy to hear her speak their language. + +The moral of the story is that if we want to make friends, we should try to learn their language. It's always good to be open to new things and new people. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Lily. One day, they went for a walk in the park. Max saw a big field and ran towards it. Lily followed him. + +Max entered the field and started to run around. Lily saw a sign that said, "No dogs allowed." She called Max to come back, but he didn't listen. Suddenly, Max saw a ball and ran towards it. He didn't notice the big hole in the ground. Max fell into the hole and hurt his leg. + +Lily had to take Max to the vet. The vet said Max couldn't play for a while. Lily felt sad because she knew Max loved to play. From that day on, Lily always checked the signs before entering a new land. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, she went to a party with her mom and dad. At the party, there was a band playing music. Lily wanted to sing with them, so she went up on stage. But then, she forgot the words and felt embarrassed. + +Her mom and dad hugged her and told her it was okay to make mistakes. They said she could try again next time. Lily felt calm and happy again. She danced to the music and had fun with her friends. From that day on, she practiced singing every day so she wouldn't forget the words again. And she never felt embarrassed again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. He liked to sing and play with his toys. One day, Tim went to a concert with his parents. The singer on stage had a big microphone. Tim thought it was cool. + +Suddenly, the singer asked if anyone wanted to come on stage and sing with her. Tim was excited! He raised his hand and the singer picked him. Tim ran to the stage and knelt down next to the microphone. He sang his favorite song and the crowd cheered. + +After the concert, the singer thanked Tim for being so polite and brave. Tim was happy and he couldn't wait to tell his friends about his big moment on stage. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she built a big snowman with her brother. They laughed and played until it was time to go inside for dinner. + +When they came back outside, they saw that the snowman's hat and scarf were gone! Lily's brother said, "Someone took them. That's not nice." Lily frowned and said, "That's not fair. Who would do that?" + +They looked around and saw footprints leading away from the snowman. They followed the footprints and found a thief. The thief had Lily's snowman hat and scarf. They were icy cold! Lily and her brother took back their things and went back home, happy to have caught the thief. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mom promised to take him for a ride in a van. Timmy was very excited! + +They got into the van and drove around for a while. Everything was normal until the van suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. Timmy's mom tried to start the van again, but it wouldn't start. + +They were stuck in the van for a long time. Timmy started to get hungry and thirsty. He asked his mom when they could leave the van, but she didn't know. Eventually, it started to get dark outside, and Timmy fell asleep. + +When Timmy woke up, he was in a hospital. His mom was there, but she looked very sad. Timmy didn't understand what had happened, but he knew something was wrong. His mom told him that they had been in a bad accident and that the van was broken. Timmy was very sad and scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a gate that was shaking in the wind. + +Lily was excited to see the gate move. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, come see the gate! It's shaking!" + +Her mom came outside and saw the gate too. But then, they heard a loud sound. It was the neighbor's dog barking loudly. + +Lily got scared and said, "Mommy, I don't like the dog. It's too loud." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's go back inside where it's safe." And they went back inside, away from the shaking gate and the loud dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she found a big thing that was very stubborn. It didn't want to move from where it was. + +Lily tried to push it, but it was too heavy. She tried to pull it, but it wouldn't budge. She asked her mommy for help, but even mommy couldn't move the stubborn thing. + +But Lily didn't give up. She decided to decorate the thing instead. She put pretty stickers on it and tied ribbons around it. Now the stubborn thing looked beautiful and it made Lily very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide and seek. It was very hot outside and they were all sweating. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said "I'm too hot, I need to go inside where it's cooler." Lily said "Wait, I can show you something that will cool you down." She took Timmy's hand and led him to a tree. Under the tree, there was a little stream of water. Lily said "Put your feet in the water, it will make you feel better." + +Timmy put his feet in the water and said "Wow, this feels great! Thank you, Lily." Lily smiled and said "It's harmless too, no need to worry about anything bad happening." They sat under the tree and enjoyed the cool water until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily decided to invite her friend, Timmy, to come over and play with her. + +But inviting Timmy was difficult because Lily didn't know his phone number or address. She asked her mommy for help, and her mommy called Timmy's mommy to ask if he could come over. + +When Timmy arrived, they played together and had lots of fun. But then they accidentally knocked over a vase and broke it. Lily knew they were in trouble because her mommy would be upset. + +But instead of getting upset, Lily's mommy helped them clean up the mess and reminded them to be more careful in the future. Lily was happy that her mommy was so kind and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited to go to the movies with his mommy. They got popcorn and candy and found their seats. The movie was about a silly dog who could talk. Timmy loved it! + +Suddenly, a man came in and sat in front of them. He had a big hat on and Timmy couldn't see the movie anymore. Timmy said, "Mommy, I can't see!" His mommy said, "Excuse me, sir. Can you please take off your hat? My son can't see the movie." + +The man turned around and said, "No, I won't. Mind your own business." Timmy's mommy was very angry. She stood up and slapped the man's hat off. The man was very surprised and said, "Hey! That was rude!" + +Timmy's mommy said, "No, it was rude of you to ruin my son's movie. And your hat was filthy!" The man didn't say anything else and left the movie theater. Timmy was happy he could see the silly talking dog again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie heard a sound that scared her. She didn't know what it was! + +Ellie decided to kneel down and listen carefully. She heard the sound again and realized it was just her friend, Timmy, playing with his trumpet. Ellie was so happy that she stood up and trumpeted along with Timmy. + +From that day on, Ellie always remembered to kneel down and listen when she heard a strange sound. She never wanted to be scared again! +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy loved to explore the world and meet new friends. One day, he met a lively butterfly named Bella. + +"Hi there, little ant! Would you like to come with me and see the world from up high?" Bella asked. + +"Yes, please!" Andy exclaimed. + +Bella flew up into the sky and Andy climbed up her back. As they soared through the air, Andy waved at all the other insects they passed. + +"Look at all the pretty flowers down there!" Bella said. + +"They're so pretty," Andy agreed. + +After a while, they landed on a leaf and sat down to rest. "Thank you for taking me on such a fun adventure, Bella," Andy said. + +"You're welcome, friend. Anytime you want to explore, just wave at me and we'll go on another adventure together!" Bella said with a smile. + +And so, Andy and Bella became the best of friends and went on many more lively adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel and explore new places. One day, he met a big elephant with a long, delicate horn. + +"Hello, Mr. Elephant," said Timmy. "Your horn is very pretty." + +"Thank you, little mouse," replied the elephant. "I use it to make loud noises." + +"Wow," said Timmy. "That's amazing! Do you want to travel with me and see new places?" + +"I would love to," said the elephant. And so, Timmy and the elephant set off on a grand adventure, exploring new lands and meeting new friends along the way. + +As they traveled, Timmy learned that even though the elephant was big and strong, he was also very kind and gentle. And the elephant learned that even though Timmy was small, he was brave and curious. + +In the end, Timmy and the elephant became the best of friends and promised to travel together forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to collect coins. One day, Timmy found a shiny coin on the sidewalk. He was so happy! He put the coin in his pocket and ran home to show his mom. + +But on the way home, Timmy saw a big dog. The dog was barking and Timmy was frightened. He didn't want to go near the dog. But then he remembered the coin in his pocket. He thought the coin might make the dog happy. So, he took the coin out of his pocket and threw it to the dog. The dog stopped barking and wagged its tail. Timmy was happy the dog was happy. + +When Timmy got home, he showed his mom the empty pocket. He told her about the dog and how he gave the coin to him. His mom was proud of him for being kind to the dog. Timmy felt happy and proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very eager to try some candy he found on the kitchen counter. He climbed up on a chair and grabbed the candy. He put it in his mouth and tasted the sweet flavor. + +Suddenly, his big brother came into the kitchen and saw Timmy with the candy. His brother wanted the candy too, but Timmy wouldn't share. They started to fight over the candy, pulling and pushing each other. + +In the end, Timmy's brother got the candy and ran away. Timmy was very sad and cried because he didn't get to eat all of the candy. He learned that it's not nice to fight over things and that sharing is important. +Anna liked to polish her shoes every morning. She wanted them to shine like the sun. She used a soft cloth and some wax that smelled nice. She rubbed and rubbed until she could see her face in them. + +"Anna, are you ready for school?" her mom called from downstairs. "You have a quiz today, remember?" + +Anna nodded and put on her shoes. She was not afraid of the quiz. She had studied hard with her dad. He had taught her the names of the animals and the sounds they made. She liked animals. They were cute and compassionate. They helped each other and shared their food. + +She grabbed her backpack and ran downstairs. She kissed her mom and dad goodbye and got on the bus. She saw her friend Ben sitting in the front seat. He looked sad and worried. + +"Hi, Ben. What's wrong?" she asked. + +"Hi, Anna. I'm scared of the quiz. I didn't study much. I don't know the animals very well. What if I fail?" he said. + +Anna smiled and took his hand. "Don't worry, Ben. I can help you. I know the animals very well. I can teach you some tricks to remember them. Do you want to sit with me and practice?" + +Ben nodded and smiled back. "Yes, please. Thank you, Anna. You are very kind and compassionate. You are a good friend." + +Anna and Ben sat together and practiced. Anna showed him how to polish his shoes. She said that the wax was like the fur of a bear, thick and warm. She said that the cloth was like the feathers of a bird, soft and colorful. She said that the sound of rubbing was like the roar of a lion, loud and proud. + +Ben listened and repeated. He learned the animals and their sounds. He felt more confident and happy. He thanked Anna again and gave her a hug. + +They arrived at school and went to their class. The teacher handed out the quiz. Anna and Ben looked at the questions. They knew the answers. They smiled and started to write. They had polished their shoes and their minds. They were ready to shine. +Anna 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. Anna liked to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Anna's mom said she had to go to the store. She told Anna to stay in her room and not touch anything. She said she would return soon. Anna said okay and hugged her mom. + +Anna played with Lily for a while, but then she got bored. She wondered what was in the other rooms. She was a nosy girl. She left Lily on the bed and opened the door. She saw many things she wanted to see. + +She went to the kitchen and saw a big iron on the table. It looked shiny and heavy. She wanted to touch it. She reached for it, but it was hot. She burned her hand and cried. She dropped the iron and it made a loud noise. + +Anna's mom heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. She saw Anna crying and the iron on the floor. She was angry and scared. She picked up Anna and checked her hand. She said, "Anna, what did you do? I told you not to touch anything. This iron is very dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly. Why did you not listen to me?" + +Anna sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was bored and nosy. I wanted to see the iron. It looked pretty. I didn't know it was hot. Please don't be mad at me." + +Anna's mom hugged her and said, "I'm not mad at you, Anna. I'm glad you're okay. But you have to be careful and obey me. I only want you to be safe and happy. Next time, stay in your room and play with Lily. She misses you." + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I love you. And I love Lily. Can we go back to my room and play with her?" + +Anna's mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. Come on, let's go. And be careful with the iron. It's still hot." + +They went back to Anna's room and played with Lily. Anna learned her lesson and never touched the iron again. She was happy with her mom and her doll. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sack near the subway. They are curious. They want to know what is in the sack. + +They go to the sack and open it. Inside, they see many shiny things. They are happy. They think they are toys. They take some things and put them in their pockets. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. It is a man. He is angry. He says, "Hey, you kids! Stop! That is my sack! Give me back my things!" + +Tom and Jen are fearful. They run away. They try to go to the subway. But the man is faster. He catches them. He grabs the sack and the things from their pockets. He says, "You are bad kids! You are thieves! I will call the police!" + +Tom and Jen are very scared. They cry. They say, "We are sorry, mister. We did not know. We thought they were toys. Please do not call the police!" + +The man looks at them. He sees they are young and innocent. He feels sorry for them. He says, "OK, I will not call the police. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me you will never take things that are not yours. You have to promise me you will be good kids. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Jen nod. They say, "Yes, mister. We promise. We will be good kids. We will never take things that are not ours. We are sorry." + +The man smiles. He says, "Good. Now go home and be careful. And do not play near the subway. It is dangerous. Goodbye, kids." + +Tom and Jen say, "Goodbye, mister. Thank you." They run home. They hug their moms. They tell them what happened. Their moms are glad they are safe. They hug them and kiss them. They say, "We love you, kids. You are good kids. But you have to be careful. And you have to listen to us. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Jen nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We love you, too." They are happy. They learned a lesson. They will never take things that are not theirs. They will never play near the subway. They will be good kids. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to watch television. They had a big television in the living room, but they also had a small television in their bedroom. The small television was old and rare. It had a blue and yellow case and a funny antenna. + +One day, Ben and Lily wanted to watch different shows. Ben wanted to watch a show about cars and trucks. Lily wanted to watch a show about fairies and flowers. They argued and pushed each other. + +"Let me watch my show!" Ben shouted. + +"No, let me watch my show!" Lily shouted back. + +They pulled the remote control and the small television fell off the shelf. It landed on the floor with a loud crash. The screen cracked and the antenna broke. + +Ben and Lily gasped. They felt sad and scared. They broke their rare television. They knew their mom and dad would be angry. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They hugged and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have shared with you." Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I should have listened to you." Ben said. + +They decided to support each other and tell the truth to their mom and dad. They hoped they could fix their rare television or get a new one. They learned to be kind and respectful to each other. They also learned to be careful with their things. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They saw a big pot with a plant that had many green leaves and red flowers. They wanted to see the flowers up close, so they decided to climb the pot. + +"Look, Lily, the flowers are so pretty!" Ben said as he reached the top of the pot. "They smell good too!" + +"I want to see too!" Lily said as she followed Ben. She was not as good at climbing as Ben, and she slipped on the wet soil. She grabbed the plant to stop herself from falling, but the plant was wild and had thorns. Lily felt a sharp pain in her hand and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "The plant hurt me!" + +Ben heard Lily's cry and quickly climbed down the pot. He saw Lily's hand bleeding and felt sorry for her. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know the plant was wild and had thorns. Let's go to Mommy and she will make it better." + +Ben and Lily ran to the house and found Mommy in the kitchen. Mommy saw Lily's hand and said, "Oh, my poor baby! What happened?" + +"We climbed the pot and the plant hurt Lily," Ben said. + +Mommy washed Lily's hand and put a band-aid on it. She kissed Lily and said, "There, there, it's okay. The plant didn't mean to hurt you. It was just protecting itself. Next time, be careful when you climb pots and touch plants. Some of them are wild and have thorns, and some of them are nice and have soft petals. Can you tell the difference?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy. We learned our lesson. We will be careful next time." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's good. Now, how about some cookies and milk?" + +Ben and Lily cheered and said, "Yes, please!" + +They ate the cookies and drank the milk and felt better. They thanked Mommy and gave her a hug. Then they went back to the garden and played with their toys. They did not climb the pot again, but they admired the flowers from a distance. They thought the plant was wild and beautiful. +Tom and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play together in their house. One day, they decide to play hide and seek. Tom says, "I will count to ten and you hide. Then I will find you." + +Mia nods and runs away. She thinks, "Where can I hide? I know! I will hide upstairs. Tom will not look there." She goes upstairs and finds a big closet. She opens the door and goes inside. She closes the door and waits. + +Tom counts to ten and says, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looks for Mia in the living room, the kitchen, and the bathroom. He cannot find her. He thinks, "Where is Mia? Maybe she is upstairs." He goes upstairs and hears a noise. He follows the noise and sees the closet. He opens the door and says, "I found you!" + +Mia jumps out and says, "You are good at finding me! How did you know I was here?" + +Tom says, "I heard you sneeze. You should cover your nose when you sneeze." + +Mia says, "Sorry. I forgot. You are a good brother. Do you want to play again?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I do. But this time, you count and I hide." + +Mia says, "OK. Let's play again. You are fun to play with." + +They hug and smile. They are happy to play together. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their shovels and buckets. They liked to dig holes and make sand castles. They also liked to look for worms and bugs. Sometimes they found shiny stones or old coins. + +One day, they dug a very big hole. It was so big that they could fit inside it. They decided to make it their secret fort. They put some sticks and leaves on top to hide it. They felt very proud and happy. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. It was coming to the park. It had a big machine on it. The machine had a long arm and a big claw. The truck stopped near their hole. The driver got out and looked around. He did not see Tom and Lily. He only saw the sticks and leaves. + +He said to himself, "This is where I have to dig. There is a broken pipe underground. I have to fix it. It is very serious. If I don't, there will be no water for the park and the people." + +He got back in the truck. He turned on the machine. He moved the arm and the claw. He was about to dig up the hole where Tom and Lily were hiding. + +Tom and Lily heard the noise. They looked up and saw the machine. They were very scared. They realized they were in danger. They realized they had made a big mistake. They realized they should not have dug such a big hole. They realized they should have listened to their parents, who always told them to be careful and not to play near the road. + +They shouted, "Help! Help! We are here! Don't dig! Don't dig!" + +The driver heard them. He stopped the machine. He got out and ran to the hole. He lifted the sticks and leaves. He saw Tom and Lily. He was very surprised and relieved. He said, "Oh, thank God! You are safe! What are you doing here? Don't you know this is dangerous? You could have been hurt or worse!" + +He helped them out of the hole. He gave them a hug. He said, "I'm sorry, I didn't see you. I was just doing my job. There is a broken pipe underground. I have to fix it. It is very serious. If I don't, there will be no water for the park and the people." + +Tom and Lily felt very sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, too. We didn't know. We were just playing. We wanted to make a secret fort. We didn't mean to cause trouble. We didn't listen to our parents. We won't do it again. We promise." + +The driver smiled and said, "It's okay. I'm glad you are okay. But you have to be more careful. You have to respect the park and the people. You have to follow the rules. And you have to listen to your parents. They love you and they want you to be safe and happy." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "We understand. We will. Thank you for saving us. And thank you for fixing the pipe. You are very brave and kind." + +The driver said, "You're welcome. And you are very lucky and smart. Now, go home and tell your parents what happened. And don't forget to say sorry and thank you." + +Tom and Lily said, "We will. Bye." + +They ran to their parents, who were waiting for them. They told them everything. They said sorry and thank you. Their parents hugged them and said, "We're glad you are okay. We're proud of you for telling the truth and learning your lesson. We love you very much." + +Tom and Lily felt happy and grateful. They learned that playing is fun, but not when it is dangerous. They learned that digging is fun, but not when it is underground. They learned that secrets are fun, but not when they are serious. They learned that listening is important, especially to their parents. They learned that saying sorry and thank you is good, especially to those who help them. They learned a lot that day. And they never dug such a big hole again. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play outside and look at the stars. One night, they saw a big star that was very bright. They wanted to make a wish. + +"I wish for a new bike," Sam said. + +"I wish for a new doll," Lily said. + +They closed their eyes and hoped the star would provide their wishes. + +But the next day, they did not get what they wanted. Sam's bike was old and broken. Lily's doll was dirty and torn. They were very sad and angry. + +"That was a bad star!" Sam said. "It did not give us our wishes. It lied to us!" + +"Maybe we wished for the wrong things," Lily said. "Maybe we should be happy with what we have." + +Sam did not like what Lily said. He thought she was silly and boring. He wanted a new bike more than anything. + +"No, you are wrong!" Sam said. "The star was bad and mean. It tricked us. I don't want to be your friend anymore!" + +He ran away from Lily and left her alone. Lily felt hurt and lonely. She wished Sam would come back and play with her. She looked at the star and hoped it would provide a new wish. +Lily and Ben were having breakfast with Mom and Dad. They liked waffles with honey and butter. Mom made them big and round and hot. Lily and Ben each had two waffles on their plates. + +"Can I have more honey, please?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Here you go," Mom said and poured some honey on Lily's waffle. + +"Thank you, Mom. You make the best waffles ever," Lily said and took a big bite. + +Ben was too busy eating his waffle to talk. He liked to dip his waffle in the butter and then lick it. He thought it was yummy and fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a roar. They looked out the window and saw a big, fierce lion in their yard. The lion had a mane and sharp teeth and claws. It was looking at their house and growling. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. + +"What is it doing here?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it escaped from the zoo," Mom said. + +"Is it going to eat us?" Ben asked. + +"No, don't worry. It can't get in. We are safe inside," Dad said. + +He picked up the phone and called the zoo. He told them about the lion and asked them to come and get it. + +The zoo people came quickly. They had a big truck and a net and a dart gun. They shot the lion with a dart that made it sleepy. Then they put the net over it and lifted it into the truck. + +"Bye, bye, lion. Go back to your home," Lily and Ben said. + +They waved at the lion as the truck drove away. + +"Wow, that was exciting," Mom said. + +"Yes, it was. But I'm glad it's over," Dad said. + +"Me too," Lily and Ben said. + +They finished their waffles and clapped their hands. + +"That was a good breakfast and a good story," they said. +Jill liked to fly her kite on sunny days. She had a red kite with a long tail that danced in the wind. She would run and laugh and watch her kite soar high in the sky. + +But today was a gloomy day. The sky was gray and the wind was cold. Jill did not want to fly her kite. She wanted to stay inside and play with her dolls. She was sad and bored. + +"Jill, do you want to go to the market with me?" her mom asked. "We can buy some peaches for dessert. They are sweet and juicy and make you happy." + +Jill thought for a moment. She liked peaches. They were her favorite fruit. Maybe going to the market would be fun. She nodded and put on her coat and shoes. + +"Let's go, mom," she said. + +They walked to the market, holding hands. Jill saw many things on the way. She saw cars and buses and bikes. She saw dogs and cats and birds. She saw flowers and trees and grass. She saw people and shops and signs. She felt curious and excited. + +They reached the market and saw many stalls with different things. They saw bread and cheese and eggs. They saw apples and oranges and bananas. They saw carrots and potatoes and onions. They saw fish and meat and milk. They saw candy and cookies and cake. + +But Jill only had eyes for the peaches. They were big and round and fuzzy. They were yellow and pink and orange. They smelled good and looked good. Jill wanted to eat them all. + +"Mom, can we buy some peaches?" she asked. + +"Of course, dear," her mom said. "How many do you want?" + +Jill counted on her fingers. She wanted one for herself, one for her mom, one for her dad, and one for her kite. + +"Four, please," she said. + +Her mom smiled and paid the seller. She put the peaches in a bag and gave one to Jill. + +"Here you go, sweetie. Enjoy your peach." + +Jill took a big bite and felt the juice run down her chin. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. This is the best peach ever." + +She looked up at the sky and saw a small patch of blue. The sun was peeking out from behind the clouds. The wind was blowing gently. Jill had an idea. + +"Mom, can we fly my kite now?" she asked. + +Her mom looked at her and saw the sparkle in her eyes. She nodded and said, "Sure, why not? Let's fly your kite." + +They ran to the park and found a good spot. Jill took out her kite and tied the peach to the tail. She threw the kite in the air and watched it fly. The peach swung and bounced and added some color to the gloomy sky. Jill felt happy and proud. + +She held the string and said, "Look, mom. My kite is flying with a peach. Isn't it beautiful?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Yes, it is, Jill. You are very clever and creative. I love you." + +They stayed in the park until the sun set. They ate the other peaches and shared them with some friends. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the gloomy day. They went home with a smile and a story to tell. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to go on walks with their mom and dad. One day, they saw a cute bunny on the trail. The bunny had brown fur and long ears. It was eating some grass. + +"Look, a bunny!" Tom said, pointing. + +"Can we pet it?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe, but be very quiet and gentle," Mom said. "Bunnies are shy and scared of loud noises." + +Tom and Lily tiptoed closer to the bunny. They reached out their hands slowly. The bunny sniffed their fingers and let them touch its soft fur. + +"Wow, it's so fluffy!" Lily said. + +"It's so warm!" Tom said. + +The bunny licked Tom's finger. Tom giggled. + +"It tastes me!" he said. + +"No, silly, it tastes you," Lily corrected him. + +The bunny hopped away to find more grass. Tom and Lily waved goodbye. + +"Bye, bye, bunny!" they said. + +"Did you like the bunny?" Dad asked. + +"Yes, we liked the bunny!" Tom and Lily said. + +They continued their walk, happy and curious. They wondered what else they would see on the trail. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the woods. They found a stream with clear water and many stones. They threw the stones in the water and watched them splash. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big stick!" Ben said. He picked up a thick branch that was lying on the ground. He swung it like a sword. + +"Be careful, Ben, that stick is old and dirty. It might rot and break," Lily said. She did not like the stick. It had bugs and moss on it. + +"No, it won't. It is strong and fun. Watch me hit that tree!" Ben said. He ran to a nearby tree and hit it with the stick. But the stick was not strong. It was rotten and weak. It snapped in two and fell to the ground. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He had hurt his hand. The stick had splinters and dirt on it. It made his hand bleed. + +Lily ran to Ben and hugged him. She was sorry for him. She took him to the stream and washed his hand. She found a leaf and wrapped it around his hand. + +"Let's go home, Ben. Mommy will make it better," Lily said. She helped Ben walk back to their house. She threw the stick in the stream. She did not like the stick. It was rotten and bad. +Tom was a bird who liked to fly. He flew high and low, fast and slow, and saw many things. He saw trees and flowers, rivers and mountains, and animals and people. He was happy and free. + +One day, he saw a big and shiny palace. It had many windows and doors, and a tall tower. He wanted to see more, so he flew closer. He saw a girl in a pretty dress. She was sitting on a balcony and looking sad. + +"Hello, who are you?" Tom asked. + +"I am Anna, the princess. Who are you?" the girl answered. + +"I am Tom, the bird. Why are you sad?" Tom asked. + +"I am sad because I have to stay in the palace. I cannot go out and play. I have to learn and obey. I have no friends and no fun." Anna said. + +"That is sad. I have an idea. Why don't you fly with me? I can show you many things. You can have fun and make friends. You can be happy and free." Tom said. + +"Fly with you? How can I do that? I have no wings." Anna said. + +"You don't need wings. You need a scarf. Tie it around your neck and hold the ends. I will hold the middle with my beak. Then we can fly together. Trust me, it will work." Tom said. + +Anna liked the idea. She found a scarf and tied it around her neck. She held the ends and Tom held the middle. They flew away from the palace. They flew high and low, fast and slow, and saw many things. They saw trees and flowers, rivers and mountains, and animals and people. They were happy and free. + +They flew for a long time, until the sun was setting. They saw the palace again. It was glowing in the light. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You showed me a unique and wonderful world. But I have to go back now. My parents will be worried." Anna said. + +"Okay, Anna. You are welcome. You are a brave and kind princess. But don't forget to fly again. You can always find me in the sky. Goodbye." Tom said. + +They flew back to the palace. Anna untied the scarf and hugged Tom. She went inside and Tom flew away. They smiled and waved at each other. + +The moral of the story is: friendship can make you happy and free, and you can always find new ways to explore and enjoy the world. +Lily loved to bounce. She bounced on her bed, on the sofa, on the trampoline. She bounced everywhere she could. But her favorite thing to bounce on was her daddy's big red ball. It was shiny and round and made a funny noise when she bounced on it. + +One day, Lily was bouncing on the ball in the garden. She bounced so high that she could see the birds and the clouds. She felt like she could fly. She laughed and shouted, "Look at me, daddy! Look how high I can bounce!" + +Her daddy was a mechanic. He fixed cars and trucks and bikes. He was very busy, but he always smiled when he saw Lily bounce. He said, "You are amazing, Lily. But be careful, the ball is delicate. It can pop if you bounce too hard or hit something sharp." + +Lily nodded, but she did not listen. She wanted to bounce higher and higher. She bounced over the fence, over the flowers, over the cat. She bounced towards the road, where her daddy's tools were. She did not see the sharp screwdriver that was lying on the ground. + +Suddenly, there was a loud bang. The ball popped. Lily fell down. She felt a pain in her knee. She started to cry. Her daddy ran to her and picked her up. He hugged her and said, "Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. Are you okay? The ball is gone. It was delicate. You bounced too hard and hit the screwdriver. It made a hole in the ball." + +Lily sobbed. She was sorry too. She loved the ball. She said, "I'm sorry, daddy. I didn't mean to pop the ball. I just wanted to bounce. Can you fix it? You are a mechanic. You can fix anything." + +Her daddy shook his head. He said, "I'm afraid I can't fix the ball, Lily. It's too broken. But I can fix your knee. And I can get you a new ball. A bigger and stronger one. One that won't pop so easily. One that you can bounce on as much as you want. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "That sounds great, daddy. Thank you. I love you. And I love to bounce." +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, Tim saw a new toy gun that Sam had. It was big and shiny and smooth. Tim wanted to play with it. + +"Can I borrow your gun?" Tim asked Sam. + +"No, it is mine. You cannot have it." Sam said. He hugged his gun and did not share. + +Tim felt angry and sad. He tried to grab the gun from Sam, but Sam pushed him away. They started to fight and yell. + +"Stop it, both of you!" Mom said. She came and took the gun from Sam. "This is not how you play with toys. You have to share and be nice to your friends. If you cannot do that, you cannot play with the gun at all." + +She put the gun on a high shelf where they could not reach it. Tim and Sam felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +"Can we play with something else?" Tim asked Sam. + +"Sure, let's play with the blocks." Sam said. They went to the toy box and found some colorful blocks. They built a castle and a car and had fun. + +They learned that sharing is better than fighting, and that toys are more fun when you play with your friends. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to go to the zoo. They saw many animals there, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But their favorite animal was the seal. The seal was big and gray and had a funny nose. It could swim and jump and clap its flippers. + +One day, Tom and Sam went to the zoo with their mom. They ran to the seal pool and watched the seal play with a ball. They wanted to touch the seal and give it a hug. They asked their mom if they could go closer to the seal. + +"No, you can't," their mom said. "The seal is not a pet. It is a wild animal. It might bite you or hurt you. You have to stay behind the fence and watch from far away." + +But Tom and Sam did not listen to their mom. They waited until she was looking at something else and then they climbed over the fence. They walked slowly to the edge of the pool and reached out their hands to the seal. + +The seal saw them and did not like them. It thought they were ugly and noisy and wanted to take its ball. It growled and bared its teeth and splashed water at them. Tom and Sam were scared and tried to run away, but it was too late. The seal jumped out of the pool and bit them on their arms and legs. They screamed and cried and bled. + +Their mom heard them and ran to them. She was very angry and sad. She called for help and took them to the hospital. The seal went back to the pool and played with its ball. It did not care about Tom and Sam. It did not answer their sorry. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big slide with a spike on top. The spike was shiny and red. Tim wanted to slide down and touch the spike. Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, it will be fun!" Tim said. "The spike is amazing. It looks like a star." + +"No, Tim, it is too high. And the spike is sharp. It can hurt you." Lily said. "Let's play with the swings instead." + +Tim did not listen. He ran to the slide and climbed up. He sat on the top and reached for the spike. But the slide was slippery and he slid down fast. He bumped his head on the spike and cried. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She saw blood on his head. She was very worried. She called for help. + +A lady came and saw Tim. She had a bag with a cross on it. She was a nurse. She took out a bandage and put it on Tim's head. She said, "You are brave, Tim. But you should be careful. The spike is not a toy. It is dangerous." + +Tim nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I should have listened to you. The spike is not amazing. It is bad." + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Tim. I'm glad you are okay. You are my friend. I love you." + +They hugged and said sorry to the lady. The lady smiled and said, "You are good kids. Now, go and play. But stay away from the spike." + +Tim and Lily said thank you and ran to the swings. They played and laughed. They forgot about the slide and the spike. They had fun. +Tommy loved to play with his toys in the bathtub. He had a boat, a duck, a frog and a fish. He made them swim and splash and talk to each other. He pretended he was a captain and his toys were his crew. + +"Ahoy, mateys!" he said. "Let's go on an adventure!" + +But his mom did not like it when he played too long in the bathtub. She said he had to quit and get out. She said he had to dry himself and put on his pajamas. She said he had to go to bed. + +"Mom, please, just five more minutes!" he begged. "I want to play with my toys!" + +"No, Tommy, you have to quit now. You have been in the bathtub for too long. The water is cold and your fingers are wrinkly. Come on, get out." she said. + +But Tommy did not listen. He said no and hid under the bubbles. He thought his mom would go away and let him play. He was wrong. + +His mom got angry and grabbed his arm. She pulled him out of the bathtub and wrapped him in a towel. She took away his toys and put them in a basket. She carried him to his room and put him in his bed. + +"Mom, no, give me back my toys!" he cried. "I want to play with my toys!" + +"Too bad, Tommy. You had your chance and you wasted it. You did not quit when I told you to. You did not obey me. Now you have to sleep without your toys. Maybe tomorrow you will learn your lesson." she said. + +She turned off the light and closed the door. Tommy was left alone in the dark. He felt cold and wet and sad. He missed his toys. He wished he had quit when his mom told him to. He learned that playing too long in the bathtub was not fun at all. + +The moral of the story is: You should quit when it is time to quit. You should obey your mom. You should not play too long in the bathtub. +Anna likes to number with her pencil. She numbers one, two, three, four, five on her paper. She likes to make the numbers big and pretty. She draws flowers and stars around them. + +Ben is Anna's brother. He wants to number too. But he does not have a pencil. He sees Anna's pencil on the table. He takes it when Anna is not looking. He numbers six, seven, eight, nine, ten on his paper. He does not make the numbers pretty. He draws scribbles and lines over them. + +Anna comes back to the table. She sees her pencil in Ben's hand. She sees her paper with Ben's numbers. She is angry. She says, "That is my pencil! That is my paper! You ruined my numbers!" + +Ben says, "No, it is my pencil! It is my paper! I made better numbers!" + +Anna and Ben start to fight. They pull and tug at the pencil and the paper. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the table. She sees Anna and Ben fighting. She sees the pencil and the paper. She is sad. She says, "Stop fighting! You are both wrong! You should not take things without asking. You should not ruin things that are not yours. You should share and be nice." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Anna. We are sorry, Ben." + +Mom gives them each a new pencil and a new paper. She says, "Now you can number together. You can make your numbers pretty. You can draw whatever you want. But you have to respect each other's work. And you have to say please and thank you." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, Mom. Thank you, Mom." + +They number together. They make their numbers pretty. They draw flowers and stars and scribbles and lines. They say please and thank you. They are happy. Mom is happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They have fun every day. + +One day, Tom sees a new boy in the park. He has a red hat and a blue jacket. He looks sad. Tom wants to say hello, but he is shy. He asks Sue to come with him. + +"Hi, I am Tom. This is Sue. What is your name?" Tom says to the new boy. + +"I am Ben. I just moved here. I don't have any friends," Ben says. + +"You can be our friend. We like to play in the park. Do you want to join us?" Sue says. + +"Really? That would be nice. Thank you," Ben says. + +They go to the slide. Tom goes first. He zips down fast. He laughs. Sue goes next. She zips down slower. She smiles. Ben goes last. He zips down very slow. He is scared. + +"Don't worry, Ben. It is not scary. It is fun. You can do it," Tom says. + +"Yes, Ben. You are brave. You can try again," Sue says. + +Ben tries again. He zips down a little faster. He feels better. He tries again and again. He zips down faster and faster. He is happy. + +"Wow, Ben. You are good at sliding. You are a fast zipper," Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a kind friend. You are dependable," Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a nice friend. You are welcome," Sue says. + +They hug. They are happy. They are friends. They play in the park. They have fun every day. +Tom and Will are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the yard. But today, Tom is lazy. He does not want to help Will clean up the toys. He just wants to lie on the grass and look at the sky. + +"Tom, come on. We have to lift the toys and put them in the box. Mom will be mad if we leave them here," Will says. + +"No, I don't want to. You do it. I'm tired," Tom says. + +"That's not fair. You played with them too. You have to help me," Will says. + +"No, I don't. Go away," Tom says. + +Will is angry. He thinks Tom is very mean. He decides to teach Tom a lesson. He looks around and sees a big bucket of water. He has an idea. He lifts the bucket and walks quietly behind Tom. He smiles and says, "Hey, Tom, look what I have!" + +Tom turns his head and sees the bucket. He is scared. He knows what Will is going to do. He tries to get up, but it is too late. Will pours the water all over Tom. Tom is wet and cold. He screams and cries. + +"Ha ha, that's what you get for being lazy and mean," Will says. + +"Mom, mom, help me! Will is mean! He poured water on me!" Tom says. + +Mom hears the noise and comes out. She sees Tom wet and crying, and Will laughing. She is not happy. She scolds Will for being rude and Tom for being lazy. She makes them both lift the toys and put them in the box. Then she makes them go inside and change their clothes. She tells them they have to share and help each other, or they will have no toys to play with. + +Tom and Will are sorry. They say sorry to each other and to mom. They hug and promise to be nice and helpful. They learn their lesson. They are not lazy and mean anymore. They are good brothers. +Anna liked to play with her dolls in the living room. She had a tea party with them on the rug. She poured water from a small pot into tiny cups. She gave them cookies and cake. She was very happy. + +But then she saw a big vase on the table. It was blue and shiny. It had flowers and birds on it. It looked very pretty. Anna wanted to touch it. She climbed on a chair and reached for the vase. But she was too small. She pushed the vase by mistake. It fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. Anna was scared. She heard a loud noise. + +"Anna, what did you do?" her mom asked. She came into the living room. She saw the broken vase. She was angry and sad. She loved that vase. It was a gift from her grandma. She said, "Anna, you are very naughty. You should not touch things that are not yours. You should not climb on chairs. You could hurt yourself. And you broke the vase. It was very special. How can we fix it?" + +Anna felt sorry. She did not mean to break the vase. She wanted to make her mom happy. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to see the vase. It was very pretty. Can we glue it back together?" + +Her mom sighed. She said, "I don't know, Anna. It is very broken. Maybe we can try. But we need some glue. And we need to be careful. The pieces are sharp. They can cut you. Let's go to the kitchen and see what we can find." + +They went to the kitchen. They looked for some glue. They found a bottle in a drawer. It had a label on it. It said, "Mysterious Glue. Use with caution. Magical effects may occur." Her mom did not read the label. She thought it was just normal glue. She said, "This will do. Let's go back to the living room and try to fix the vase." + +They went back to the living room. They picked up the pieces of the vase. They put some glue on them. They tried to fit them together. It was hard. But they did not give up. They worked for a long time. They finally fixed the vase. It looked like new. They were happy. They hugged each other. They said, "We did it! We fixed the vase!" + +But then something strange happened. The vase started to glow. It made a humming sound. It moved by itself. It flew in the air. It spun around. It changed colors. It sparkled. It was very mysterious. Anna and her mom were shocked. They did not know what to do. They said, "What is happening? What kind of glue is this? What kind of vase is this?" +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play outside every day. They had a big tree house in the garden. They had many toys and books in the tree house. + +One morning, Lily and Ben woke up early. They wanted to see the sunrise. They put on their coats and shoes. They ran to the tree house. They climbed up the ladder. They looked at the sky. The sky was pink and orange and yellow. It was very pretty. + +But then, they saw a big bird. The bird was black and had a long beak. The bird flew to the tree house. The bird saw the toys and books. The bird wanted to have them. The bird started to steal the toys and books. The bird took them in its beak and flew away. + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They did not like the bird. They wanted their toys and books back. They shouted at the bird. They threw sticks and stones at the bird. But the bird did not care. The bird flew higher and higher. + +Lily and Ben did not know what to do. They felt like crying. But then, they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had made breakfast for them. She called them to come down. She said she had a surprise for them. + +Lily and Ben climbed down the ladder. They ran to their mom. They hugged her. She smiled at them. She said she had bought them new toys and books. She said she knew they loved the sunrise. She said she was proud of them. + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They thanked their mom. They looked at their new toys and books. They were very nice. They forgot about the bird. They felt cheerful again. They ate their breakfast. They played with their new toys and books. They watched the sunrise. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, eat ice cream and watch cartoons. One day, they decided to play marriage. They found a big white cloth and a shiny ring. Lily put the cloth on her head and Ben put the ring on her finger. They said, "I do, I do, I do!" + +They were very happy. They wanted to go to the cake shop and get a big cake. They held hands and ran across the street. But they did not see the big car. The car was very fast and loud. It hit Lily and Ben. They stumbled and fell. They did not get up. + +The car stopped. The driver got out. He was very sorry and scared. He called for help. The help came. They had a big truck with a red light and a loud sound. They put Lily and Ben on the truck. They tried to make them better. But they could not. Lily and Ben were dead. + +The driver cried. He said, "I am so sorry, I am so sorry, I am so sorry!" The help said, "It is not your fault, it is not your fault, it is not your fault!" But the driver did not feel better. He felt very bad. + +Lily and Ben's mommies and daddies came. They saw Lily and Ben on the truck. They cried. They said, "No, no, no!" They hugged Lily and Ben. They said, "We love you, we love you, we love you!" But Lily and Ben did not hear them. They did not feel them. They were dead. +Lily liked to play with her yellow duck. She took it everywhere with her. She named it Quackie. Quackie was her best friend. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time for a shower. You are very dirty from playing outside. Come on, let's go." Lily did not want to leave Quackie behind. She said, "Mom, can I take Quackie with me? He is dirty too. He needs a shower." Mom smiled and said, "Okay, Lily. You can take Quackie with you. But be careful not to lose him in the water." + +Lily and Quackie went to the shower. Lily turned on the water and made it warm. She put Quackie on the floor and said, "Quackie, this is the shower. It is like a big rain. It will make you clean and happy. Don't be scared. I am here with you." Quackie did not say anything. He just looked at Lily with his big eyes. + +Lily washed her hair and her body with soap. She sang a song to Quackie. She said, "Quackie, you are my yellow duck. You are my yellow duck. You are my yellow duck. And I love you very much." She reached for Quackie to wash him too. But Quackie was not there. Lily looked around and saw Quackie floating in the drain. He was going away. Lily screamed, "Quackie, no! Come back! Don't leave me!" + +Mom heard Lily's scream and ran to the shower. She saw Lily crying and Quackie in the drain. She quickly turned off the water and grabbed Quackie. She said, "Lily, don't worry. Quackie is okay. He just went for a little adventure. He wanted to see the pipes. But he is back now. He missed you too." She gave Quackie to Lily and hugged her. Lily hugged Quackie and said, "Quackie, I am sorry. I did not mean to lose you. You are my yellow duck. You are my yellow duck. You are my yellow duck. And I love you very much." Quackie did not say anything. He just smiled at Lily with his big eyes. +Tommy loves to draw with his crayons. He has many colors and he makes pictures of his family, his friends and his toys. He likes to show his pictures to his mommy and daddy and they tell him he is a good artist. + +One day, Tommy finds a new crayon in his box. It is a shiny gold crayon and it looks very special. Tommy thinks it is a magic crayon and he wants to try it. He takes a big sheet of paper and starts to draw with the gold crayon. + +He draws a big sun, a big star, a big crown and a big heart. He thinks they are very pretty and he is very happy. He wants to draw more things with the gold crayon, but he sees that it is getting smaller and smaller. He is afraid that the crayon will run out and he will lose his magic. + +He does not want that to happen, so he stops drawing and holds the crayon in his hand. He closes his eyes and prays to God. He says, "Dear God, please make my crayon last longer. I love my crayon and I want to make more pictures with it. Please help me, God. Thank you, God. Amen." + +He opens his eyes and looks at his crayon. He sees that it is still small, but it has a bright glow. He feels a warm and happy feeling in his heart. He thinks that God heard his prayer and gave his crayon more power. He smiles and says, "Thank you, God. You are mighty and kind. I will use my crayon well and share it with my friends." + +He picks up his paper and his crayon and runs to his mommy and daddy. He shows them his pictures and tells them about his prayer. They hug him and tell him they are proud of him. They say, "You have a big faith, Tommy. God loves you and he listens to your prayers. You are a mighty and kind boy, too." Tommy feels very happy and blessed. He thanks God again and draws more pictures with his crayon. He thinks that his crayon is the best crayon in the world. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to explore. One day, they went with their mom and dad to a cabin in the woods. The cabin was old and dark, but it had a fireplace and a big bed. + +"Be careful, kids," mom said. "Don't go too far from the cabin. And behave, please." + +"Yes, mom," Ben and Lily said. But they were curious and wanted to see more of the woods. They put on their coats and boots and went outside. + +They saw a lot of trees and animals. They saw a squirrel, a deer, and a bird. They followed the bird to a big rock. Behind the rock, they found a cave. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. "Let's go inside." + +"I don't know, Ben," Lily said. "It looks dark and scary. Maybe we should go back." + +"Don't be afraid, Lily," Ben said. "It will be fun. Come on." + +Ben took Lily's hand and pulled her into the cave. It was dark and cold. They could not see anything. They heard a growl. + +"What was that?" Lily whispered. + +"I don't know," Ben whispered back. "Maybe a bear." + +They were very scared. They wanted to go back to the cabin. They turned around and ran. But they could not find the way out. They were lost. + +"Help!" they cried. "Mom! Dad!" + +Mom and dad heard their cries. They grabbed a flashlight and ran to the cave. They found Ben and Lily and hugged them. + +"Are you okay, kids?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom," Ben and Lily said. + +"We're sorry, mom," Ben said. "We didn't behave. We went too far from the cabin. We won't do it again." + +"We're glad you're safe, kids," dad said. "But you have to listen to us. The woods can be dangerous. Next time, stay close to the cabin." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They went back to the cabin and cuddled by the fireplace. They were happy to be with their mom and dad. They were happy to be out of the dark. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together in the garden. They have a big ball, a small bike and a yellow kite. They have fun with their toys, but sometimes they fight. + +One day, they are playing with the kite. Lily wants to hold the string, but Ben does not let her. He says, "It is my turn. You had it before. Go away!" + +Lily is angry. She pulls the string hard. The kite flies away from Ben's hand. It goes up and up in the sky. Then it gets stuck in a tree. + +"Oh no!" Ben cries. "My kite! My kite!" + +Lily feels sorry. She says, "I am sorry, Ben. I did not mean to do that. Can we get it back?" + +Ben looks at the tree. It is very tall and has many branches. He says, "I don't know. It is difficult. Maybe we can ask Dad for help." + +They run to the house. They find Dad in the bathroom. He is taking a shower. He has soap on his face and water on his hair. He hears them knock on the door. + +He says, "What is it, kids? What do you want?" + +Lily and Ben tell him about the kite. They ask him to help them. Dad says, "OK, OK. Let me finish my shower first. Then we will go to the garden and see what we can do." + +Lily and Ben wait outside. They gaze at the tree. They hope their kite is still there. They hope Dad can get it down. They hug each other and say, "We are sorry. We love you." + +They learn to share and to be kind. They are happy twins. +Sara and Ben are on a big boat with Mom and Dad. They are going to a new place called port. Sara and Ben like to look at the water and the birds. Sometimes they see other boats and wave hello. + +One day, Mom says, "We are almost at port. Do you want to see?" Sara and Ben nod and follow Mom to the front of the boat. They see a lot of houses and cars and people. They also see a big bridge and a big tower. Sara and Ben think it is very pretty. + +"Look, there is a port!" Mom says, pointing to a place where many boats are parked. "That is where we will get off and explore." Sara and Ben are excited. They want to see new things and make new friends. + +The boat stops at the port and Mom and Dad take Sara and Ben to the land. They walk around and see many shops and cafes and parks. They smell yummy food and hear funny music. They see people wearing different clothes and speaking different words. + +"Can we try some food, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, honey. What do you want?" Mom says. + +"I want a crepe!" Ben says. He saw a man making thin pancakes with chocolate and bananas. + +"I want a baguette!" Sara says. She saw a woman selling long breads with cheese and ham. + +Mom and Dad smile and buy the food for Sara and Ben. They sit on a bench and enjoy their yummy snacks. Sara and Ben smile too. They like the port. They like the food. They like the adventure. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play with paper and glue. They make cards and pictures for their families. They write their names and draw hearts and stars. + +One day, Sam has an idea. He says to Mia, "Let's mail our cards to our families. They will be happy to get them." + +Mia likes the idea. She says, "Yes, let's do that. How do we mail them?" + +Sam says, "We need envelopes and stamps. We can ask Mom for them. Then we write the addresses and put the cards inside. We seal them with glue. Then we go to the mailbox and put them in." + +Mia says, "OK, let's go ask Mom." + +They run to Sam's mom and ask for envelopes and stamps. She gives them some and helps them write the addresses. She says, "You are very sweet to mail your cards. Your families will love them." + +Sam and Mia thank her and go to the mailbox. They have four cards: one for Sam's mom, one for Sam's dad, one for Mia's mom, and one for Mia's dad. They put them in the mailbox one by one. They are proud of their cards. + +They say, "Bye, cards. Have a good trip. We hope you make our families happy." + +They hug each other and go back to play. They are happy too. +Lily liked fashion. She liked to wear pretty dresses and shoes and hats. She liked to look at herself in the mirror and say, "I am so pretty and fashionable!" + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a girl wearing a dress that looked like hers. The girl was playing with a ball and a dog. Lily felt angry. She wanted to be the only one with that dress. She ran to the girl and yelled, "That is my dress! Give it to me!" + +The girl looked at Lily and said, "No, it is not your dress. It is my dress. My mom bought it for me. You are mean and rude!" + +Lily did not listen. She tried to pull the dress from the girl. The girl screamed and held on to the dress. The dog barked and bit Lily's hand. Lily cried and let go of the dress. She ran back to her mom with blood on her hand. + +Her mom saw what happened and was very angry and sad. She said, "Lily, how could you do that? You hurt the girl and the dog. You were selfish and greedy. You should be humble and kind. Fashion is not important. You need to say sorry and learn your lesson." + +But Lily did not say sorry. She did not learn her lesson. She only cared about fashion. She did not have any friends. She was lonely and unhappy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They found a big stick and some leaves and flowers. They wanted to decorate the stick and make it look pretty. + +"Look, I found a red flower!" Lily said. She put it on the stick with some mud. + +"I found a yellow leaf!" Ben said. He put it on the stick too. + +They added more things to the stick until it was full of colors. They were very happy with their stick. + +"Let's dig a hole and put the stick in it!" Ben said. "Then it will be like a flag!" + +They found a deep spot in the garden and dug a hole with their hands. They put the stick in the hole and packed the dirt around it. + +"Wow, it looks so nice!" Lily said. "We made a beautiful flag!" + +They clapped their hands and danced around the stick. They were very proud of their decoration. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the woods. One day, they found a charming cabin with a red roof and a green door. They knocked on the door, but no one answered. They peeked inside and saw a big bed, a cozy fireplace, and a basket of cookies. + +"Let's go in and have some cookies," Ben said. + +Anna nodded. She was hungry and the cookies looked yummy. They opened the door and walked in. They did not see the sign that said "Beware of the bear". + +They sat on the bed and ate the cookies. They did not hear the growl that came from behind the fireplace. They did not see the big, furry, angry bear that came out of the fireplace. They did not have time to scream or run. + +The bear was hungry and the twins looked yummy. He pounced on them and ate them. He did not care that they were charming. He did not care that they were twins. He did not care that they were children. + +He only cared that they were in his cabin. And that they ate his cookies. +Lily liked to record her voice with her toy microphone. She would sing songs, tell jokes, and make funny noises. She thought she sounded like a star. + +One day, she had a great idea. She wanted to record a surprise for her mom and dad. She took her microphone and some books to the closet. She closed the door and turned on the light. + +She put the books on the floor and sat on them. She held the microphone close to her mouth. She was very enthusiastic. She said, "Hello, mom and dad! This is Lily, your daughter. I have a special message for you. I love you very much, and you are the best parents in the world. Thank you for everything you do for me. You make me happy every day. I hope you like my surprise. Bye-bye!" + +She pressed the button to stop the recording. She smiled and clapped her hands. She was proud of herself. She opened the door and ran to find her mom and dad. She wanted to show them her surprise. She hoped they would like it. She knew they would hug her and kiss her and tell her they loved her too. She was very happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a ball in the park. One day, they see a big black hook on a tree. They wonder what it is for. + +"Maybe it is for a pirate," Tom says. "He can swing from the tree and say 'Arrr!'" + +"Or maybe it is for a fish," Sam says. "He can catch a worm and eat it." + +They want to touch the hook, but it is too high. They try to jump, but they cannot reach it. + +"I have an idea," Tom says. "We can kick the ball at the hook. Maybe it will fall down." + +"OK, let's try," Sam says. They take turns to kick the ball at the hook. But the ball is too soft. It bounces off the hook and does not make it fall. + +They kick harder and harder, but the hook does not move. They get tired and frustrated. + +"This is no fun," Tom says. "The hook is too strong. We need a better ball." + +"Look, there is a rock," Sam says. He points to a big, hard rock on the ground. "Maybe we can use that." + +"Good idea," Tom says. He picks up the rock and throws it at the hook. The rock hits the hook with a loud clang. The hook shakes and wobbles. + +"Wow, you did it!" Sam says. He claps his hands. + +But then, they hear a voice from the tree. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" The voice is angry and scary. "That is my hook. I use it to hang my bird feeder. You almost broke it." + +Tom and Sam look up and see a man on a ladder. He has a beard and a hat. He is holding a bird feeder in his hand. + +"Sorry, mister," Tom says. "We did not know. We just wanted to play with the hook." + +"Well, you should not play with things that are not yours," the man says. "You could hurt yourselves or the birds. Now, go away and leave me alone." + +Tom and Sam are scared. They run away from the tree and the hook. They do not want to play with the hook anymore. They decide to play with the ball in another part of the park. They hope the man and the birds are not mad at them. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to learn new things. They learned how to count, how to draw, and how to sing. But they also liked candy very much. Sometimes, they wanted candy more than anything else. + +One day, their mom took them to the store. She said they could each choose one candy, but they had to be patient and wait until they got home. Sara and Ben nodded and followed their mom. They saw many kinds of candy in the store. They saw chocolate, gummies, lollipops, and more. They wanted to try them all. + +Sara picked a big chocolate bar. She thought it looked yummy. Ben picked a bag of gummies. He thought they looked fun. They gave their candy to their mom and she paid for them. Then they walked back to the car. + +On the way, Sara and Ben felt hungry. They looked at their candy and wished they could eat it now. Sara said to Ben, "Can we have our candy now, please?" Ben said, "No, mom said we have to wait until we get home." Sara said, "But I'm hungry and I want my chocolate." Ben said, "Me too, but we have to be patient. Mom will give us our candy soon." + +Sara and Ben tried to be patient, but it was hard. They kept looking at their candy and thinking how good it would taste. They asked their mom several times if they could have their candy now, but she said no. She said they had to learn to wait and not eat too much candy. She said candy was a treat, not a meal. + +Finally, they got home. Their mom said they could have their candy now, but only a little bit. She said they had to save some for later and share with each other. Sara and Ben agreed. They opened their candy and took a small bite. They smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. This is the best candy ever." Their mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sara and Ben. I'm proud of you for being patient and learning to wait. Now, let's have some lunch." Sara and Ben nodded and followed their mom. They learned that candy was good, but patience was better. +Lily and Ben love to play with their toy train. It has a red engine and many cars. They make it go around the track and make noises. "Choo choo!" they say. + +One day, they play too rough with the train. They pull and push it hard. The engine falls off the track and hits the floor. It makes a loud sound. "Oh no!" Lily and Ben say. They look at the engine. It is broken. The wheels are bent and the smokestack is cracked. They feel sad. + +They run to their mom and show her the broken engine. "Mom, can you fix it?" they ask. Mom looks at the engine and shakes her head. "I'm sorry, my dears, but this engine is too broken to fix. You need a new one," she says. + +Lily and Ben start to cry. They love their train. They don't want a new one. They hug the broken engine and say sorry. Mom hugs them and says, "It's okay. I know you didn't mean to break it. But maybe you can use your clever minds to make something else with it." + +Lily and Ben wipe their tears and look at the broken engine. They think hard. They have an idea. They run to their room and get some glue, tape, paper, and crayons. They work together and make something new with the broken engine. They show it to mom. + +"Look, mom, we made a rocket!" they say. They have glued the engine to a paper cone and taped some paper wings. They have colored it with crayons. It looks shiny and bright. Mom smiles and says, "Wow, that's amazing! You are very clever. You made something new out of something old. I'm proud of you." + +Lily and Ben smile and hug mom. They thank her and run to the backyard. They pretend to fly the rocket to the moon and back. They have fun with their new toy. They don't feel sad anymore. They still love their train, but they also love their rocket. They are happy. +Jill and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a wealthy dad who gave them many toys and clothes. But they were not happy. They wanted to make friends with other kids, but they did not know how. + +One day, they saw a girl named Lily who was balancing on a log. She looked very fun and brave. Jill and Ben wanted to try too, but they were scared. They did not know how to balance. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" Lily asked them with a smile. + +"Yes, please. But we don't know how to balance. Can you teach us?" Jill said. + +"Sure, it's easy. You just have to look ahead and put one foot in front of the other. And don't forget to use your arms to help you. Like this." Lily showed them how to balance on the log. + +Jill and Ben watched her and tried to copy her. They put their feet on the log and moved slowly. They wobbled a lot and almost fell. But they did not give up. They used their arms to keep their balance. + +"Good job, you're doing great. Just be careful not to step on your heel. That will make you lose your balance." Lily said. + +"Thanks, Lily. You're a good teacher. And a good friend." Ben said. + +Jill and Ben smiled. They felt happy. They had learned how to balance. And they had made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a shiny cup in their mom's closet. It was red and gold and had a picture of a lion on it. Tom and Lily admired the cup and wanted to have it. + +"Can I have the cup?" Tom asked. + +"No, I want it!" Lily said. + +They both reached for the cup and pulled it hard. The cup slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces. Tom and Lily were sad and scared. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken cup and the twins crying. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. + +"We wanted the cup and we fought for it," Tom said. + +"It was your dad's cup. He got it from his grandpa. It was very special to him. He will be very angry," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were selfish and greedy. We should have shared the cup or asked you first," Lily said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you realized your mistake. You should always be kind and respectful to each other and to other people's things. The cup was just a thing, but your dad's feelings are more important. Maybe you can make him a card or a drawing to say you are sorry." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said they would do that. They learned their lesson and never fought over a cup again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pile of leaves and ran to it. They threw the leaves in the air and laughed. + +"Look, I found a stick!" Tom said. He picked up a long, brown stick and waved it around. "I am a knight and this is my sword!" + +"I found a stick too!" Lily said. She grabbed a short, green stick and held it in front of her. "I am a fairy and this is my wand!" + +They pretended to fight with their sticks. They made funny noises and faces. They laughed some more. + +Then they saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a big book and a hat. He looked thoughtful. He did not laugh or smile. + +"Hello, mister!" Tom said. He ran to the man and showed him his stick. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The man looked at Tom and Lily. He saw their sticks and their leaves. He saw their happy eyes and their bright smiles. He felt something warm in his heart. + +"Hello, children!" the man said. He put down his book and took off his hat. "You know, I used to play with sticks and leaves when I was young. They are very fun and creative. Thank you for reminding me of that." + +He took Tom's stick and Lily's stick. He made a cross with them and tied them with a string. He gave it back to them. + +"Here, this is a gift for you. It is a kite. You can fly it in the sky and watch it dance with the wind. It will make you laugh even more." + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They thanked the man and hugged him. They ran to an open space and flew their kite. They laughed and laughed and laughed. + +The man watched them from the bench. He smiled and laughed too. He felt like a child again. He was glad he met Tom and Lily. They were very thoughtful. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They see a big truck on the road. The truck has a long wire. The wire goes to a house. + +"Wow, look at the truck!" Tom says. "It has power!" + +"What is power?" Mia asks. + +"Power is what makes things work. Like the lights and the TV and the fan," Tom explains. + +"Oh, I see. The truck gives power to the house?" Mia says. + +"Yes, I think so. Maybe the house had no power before. Maybe there was a storm or a fire or a bad bug," Tom says. + +They watch the truck for a while. Then they hear a loud noise. The wire snaps and falls to the ground. Sparks fly everywhere. The truck driver jumps out and runs away. + +"Uh-oh, that's not good," Tom says. "The truck has no power now. And the wire is messy. And dangerous." + +"Let's go inside. Mom will be mad if we stay here," Mia says. + +They run to the house. They tell Mom what they saw. Mom calls the police and the firemen. They come and fix the wire and the truck. + +Tom and Mia are glad they are safe. They learn a new word: power. But they also learn that power can be messy and dangerous. They decide to play with something else. Like blocks or books or dolls. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park. They see a big house. The house is red and yellow and blue. It has many windows and doors. It looks funny. + +"Let's go inside the house!" Ben says. He runs to the house. He opens a door. He sees a room with a big bed and a small table. He jumps on the bed. + +"No, Ben, don't go inside the house!" Lily says. She is scared. She thinks the house is silly. She thinks someone lives in the house. She thinks someone will be angry. She stays outside the house. She calls Ben. + +"Ben, come out of the house! Please, Ben, come out!" Lily says. She is worried. She does not like the house. + +But Ben does not hear Lily. He is having fun. He goes to another room. He sees a room with a big sofa and a small TV. He sits on the sofa. He turns on the TV. + +Suddenly, he hears a loud noise. He hears a voice. The voice is angry. The voice says, "Who are you? What are you doing in my house? Get out of my house!" + +Ben is scared. He sees a man. The man is big and hairy. The man is the owner of the house. The man is not happy. He sees Ben on his sofa. He sees Ben with his TV. + +"Sorry, sir, sorry!" Ben says. He jumps off the sofa. He runs to the door. He sees Lily outside. He runs to Lily. He hugs Lily. + +"Lily, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Ben says. He is sorry for not listening to Lily. He is sorry for going inside the house. He is sorry for making the man angry. + +"It's okay, Ben, it's okay!" Lily says. She is happy to see Ben. She is happy that Ben is safe. She hugs Ben. + +They leave the park. They go back to their homes. They say goodbye to each other. They promise to never go inside a silly house again. They are still friends. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they hear a loud noise outside. It is a hurricane. The wind is very strong and it makes things fly in the air. + +"Let's go see the hurricane!" Tom says. He runs to the window. + +"No, Tom, it is not safe!" Sam says. He pulls Tom back. "We have to stay inside. The hurricane can hurt us." + +Tom pauses. He looks at Sam. Sam is bald. He has no hair on his head. Tom has a lot of hair. He likes his hair. + +"Why are you bald, Sam?" Tom asks. + +Sam sighs. He has heard this question many times. He is tired of it. + +"I am bald because I am sick, Tom. I have to take medicine that makes my hair fall out. But it is okay. I will get better soon. And my hair will grow back." + +Tom nods. He feels sorry for Sam. He loves his brother. + +"I am sorry, Sam. I did not mean to be rude. I think you are brave and strong. And I think you are handsome, even without hair." + +Sam smiles. He hugs Tom. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very kind and sweet. And I think you are handsome, too, even with hair." + +They laugh. They forget about the hurricane. They go back to play with their cars and trucks. They are happy. They are brothers. +Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to run, jump, slide and swing. They also liked to kick a ball to each other. + +One day, they saw a new boy sitting on a bench. He looked lonely and sad. He had no one to play with. He had a ball, but it was just lying on the ground. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Ben asked the new boy. + +"Tom," the new boy said in a low voice. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Sam asked. + +Tom nodded. He smiled a little. + +"Great! Come on, let's kick the ball!" Ben said. + +They ran to the ball and started to kick it. They had fun. They laughed and cheered. Tom felt happy. He was not lonely anymore. + +He had made two new friends. +Tim and Kim like to play cops and robbers. Tim is the cop and Kim is the robber. They run around the yard and pretend to chase each other. Sometimes Tim catches Kim and ties her up with a rope. He says, "You are a bad robber. You have to go to jail." He puts her in a corner of the yard and says, "Stay here. Do not move." + +But Kim is clever. She waits until Tim is not looking and unties the rope. She runs away and hides behind a bush. She says, "You cannot catch me. I am a good robber. I have a lot of money." She holds up a bag of rocks that she found in the dirt. + +Tim looks for Kim and sees the bag of rocks. He says, "That is not money. That is rocks. They are filthy. You are a silly robber. You have to go to jail again." He runs after Kim and tries to grab the bag. But Kim is fast. She throws the bag at Tim and hits him in the head. He falls down and says, "Ow. That hurts. You are a mean robber. You have to go to jail for a long time." + +Kim feels sorry for Tim. She says, "I am sorry. I did not mean to hurt you. You are a good cop. You can have the bag of rocks. They are not filthy. They are shiny." She helps Tim get up and gives him the bag. They hug and say, "We are friends. We like to play cops and robbers. But we do not like to go to jail." They go inside and have a snack. They share the bag of rocks and pretend they are cookies. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look at our snowman!" Tom said. "He is so big and nice!" + +"Yes, he is!" Lily said. "But I am cold and thirsty. Can we go inside and have some cocoa?" + +"OK, let's go!" Tom said. They ran to the house and knocked on the door. Mom opened the door and smiled. + +"Hello, my snowflakes!" Mom said. "You look so cold and wet. Come in and warm up. I have some cocoa for you." + +"Yay, cocoa!" Tom and Lily said. They took off their coats and boots and followed Mom to the kitchen. Mom poured some cocoa into two mugs and added some milk. She stirred the cocoa and milk until they were mixed. + +"Here you go, my darlings," Mom said. "Be careful, it's hot. Blow on it first." + +Tom and Lily took their mugs and blew on them. They sipped the cocoa and felt the warmth in their mouths. The cocoa was sweet and mild. They smiled and thanked Mom. + +"Can we have some cookies too?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can," Mom said. "They are in the jar on the table. But don't eat too many, or you won't have room for dinner." + +Tom and Lily took some cookies and dipped them in their cocoa. They ate and drank and talked about their snowman. They were very happy. + +"Can we go outside and play with our snowman again?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe later, when it's not so cold," Mom said. "Why don't you join me in the living room and we can read a story together?" + +"OK, Mom," Tom and Lily said. They finished their cocoa and cookies and put their mugs in the sink. They followed Mom to the living room and cuddled with her on the couch. Mom opened a book and read them a story. They listened and looked at the pictures. They were very happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have different toys. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Leo. He has a big ball. He does not want to share his ball. He says it is his and only his. He kicks his ball and hits Anna's doll. Anna is sad. She cries. + +Ben is angry. He says to Leo, "You are mean. You hurt Anna's doll. You have to say sorry." Leo says, "No, I don't. It is my ball. I can do what I want." He kicks his ball again and hits Ben's car. Ben is sad. He cries. + +Anna and Ben do not want to play with Leo. They go to another part of the park. They find a nice girl. Her name is Mia. She has a book. She says, "Hello, I am Mia. Do you want to read with me?" Anna and Ben say, "Yes, please. We like to read." They sit with Mia and look at her book. They see pictures of animals and flowers. They learn new words. + +Mia is kind. She says, "You can lead the reading. You can choose a page and tell me what you see." Anna and Ben take turns to lead the reading. They point at the pictures and say the words. They help each other and laugh. They have fun. + +Mia says, "You are good friends. You share and care. You make me happy." Anna and Ben say, "You are a good friend too. You are nice and smart. You make us happy." They hug Mia and say, "Thank you for reading with us." They feel peace in their hearts. They are different, but they are friends. +Tom and Lily were playing near the old mill. They liked to watch the water run and make the big wheel turn. Sometimes they saw ducks and fish in the water. They knew they had to be careful and not go too close to the wheel or the water. + +One day, they saw a small bird stuck in a net near the wheel. The net was for catching fish, but the bird flew into it by mistake. The bird was scared and tried to get out, but the net was too tight. Tom and Lily felt sorry for the bird and wanted to help. + +"Let's release the bird," Tom said. "It wants to fly away and be free." + +"But how?" Lily asked. "The net is high and we are small. And the wheel is fast and loud. It might hurt us." + +Tom thought for a moment. He saw a long stick on the ground. He picked it up and said, "I have an idea. I can use this stick to reach the net and make a hole. Then the bird can escape. You can watch and tell me if the wheel is coming." + +Lily nodded and said, "OK. Be brave and be quick. I will watch and warn you." + +Tom walked to the net with the stick. He lifted it up and poked the net. He made a small hole, but not big enough for the bird. He poked again and again, making the hole bigger. The bird saw the hole and moved towards it. + +Lily watched the wheel and the water. She saw the wheel was getting closer to Tom and the net. She shouted, "Tom, hurry! The wheel is coming! It will catch you and the net!" + +Tom heard Lily and looked at the wheel. He saw it was very near. He gave one last poke to the net and made the hole big enough for the bird. He said, "Go, bird, go! Fly away and be safe!" + +The bird heard Tom and saw the hole. It pushed through the hole and flew out of the net. It was free and happy. It thanked Tom and Lily with a chirp and flew away. + +Tom dropped the stick and ran back to Lily. They hugged and smiled. They were happy they helped the bird and they were safe. They decided to go back to their home and tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They left the old mill and the big wheel behind. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then they saw a reindeer in the woods. He had big antlers and a shiny nose. He looked very friendly and cute. Tom and Lily wanted to join him and play with him. They ran towards the reindeer, leaving their snowman behind. + +The reindeer saw them coming and ran away. He did not want to share his snow with anyone. He was very selfish. He thought the snow was only for him. He did not like to play with others. He ran deeper into the woods, where no one could find him. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to join the reindeer and have fun with him. But he did not want to join them. He did not want to be their friend. They felt lonely and cold. + +They went back to their snowman. He was still there, waiting for them. He had a big smile on his face. He was happy to see them. He was not selfish. He liked to share his snow with them. He liked to play with them. He was their friend. + +Tom and Lily hugged their snowman. They felt warm and cozy. They decided to name him Rudy, after the reindeer. They hoped that one day, the reindeer would learn to join them and be their friend too. +Sam liked to work with his dad. His dad worked on big signs that people could see from far away. They were called billboards. Sam helped his dad by carrying tools and paints and stickers. + +One day, his dad had a special job. He had to make a billboard for a new movie. The movie was about a happy dog that had many adventures. Sam loved dogs and adventures. He wanted to see the movie very much. + +His dad let him choose the colors and the stickers for the billboard. Sam picked bright colors and shiny stickers. He wanted the billboard to look happy and fun. He helped his dad paint the dog and the words. He stuck the stickers on the corners and the edges. + +When they finished, they climbed down from the ladder and looked at their work. The billboard was big and beautiful. It made Sam smile. His dad smiled too. He hugged Sam and said, "You did a great job, buddy. You are a good helper and a good artist. I'm proud of you." + +Sam felt happy and proud too. He hugged his dad back and said, "Thank you, dad. I love you. And I love working with you." They got in their truck and drove away. Sam looked at the billboard one more time. He hoped that other people would see it and want to see the movie too. He hoped that the movie would make them happy, just like the billboard did. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with black fur and sharp teeth. The dog was barking and running towards them. Lily and Ben were scared. They ran to the slide and climbed up. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Lily shouted. "We don't want to play with you!" + +The dog did not listen. It jumped and tried to reach them. Lily and Ben trembled. They hugged each other and hoped the dog would leave. + +Then they heard a whistle. A man came and called the dog. The dog stopped barking and ran to the man. The man put a leash on the dog and said sorry to Lily and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids. He's not a bad dog, he's just playful. He doesn't know how to be gentle with little ones. He's ignorant." + +Lily and Ben looked at the dog. The dog wagged his tail and licked the man's face. He did not look so scary anymore. + +"Can we pet him?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, if you want to. His name is Rex. He likes to be petted." + +Lily and Ben slid down and walked to the man and the dog. They touched the dog's fur and ears. The dog licked their hands and made happy noises. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They felt brave and curious. They wondered what other animals they could meet in the park. +Tommy was sleeping in his bed. He had a bad dream. He saw a big dog with sharp teeth. The dog was chasing him and barking loud. Tommy was scared and ran away. He wanted his mother. + +He woke up and cried. He called for his mother. "Mommy, mommy, where are you?" He looked around his room. It was dark and quiet. He did not see his mother. He felt alone and sad. + +He heard a noise. It was his mother. She came from the door. She had a flashlight. She heard Tommy cry and came to see him. She smiled and hugged him. "Tommy, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" She asked. + +Tommy told her his dream. He said he saw a big dog with sharp teeth. He said he was scared and ran away. He said he wanted his mother. He asked her where she was. + +She said she was in the kitchen. She said she was making a cake. She said she wanted to surprise him. She said she loved him very much. She said he was fine. She said there was no big dog. She said it was only a dream. + +She turned on the light. She showed him his room. She showed him his toys. She showed him his pictures. She showed him his cake. It was on the table. It had candles and frosting. It said "Happy Birthday Tommy". She said it was his special day. She said he could make a wish and blow the candles. + +Tommy was happy. He forgot his dream. He hugged his mother. He thanked her for the cake. He said he loved her very much. He said he was fine. He said he had a good mother. He made a wish and blew the candles. He wished for no more bad dreams. He wished for more cake. He wished for a big hug. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Ben has a new toy. It is a network of trains. The trains can move on the tracks. Ben is very happy. + +"Look, Lily, this is my new toy. It is a network of trains. Do you want to play with me?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I want to play with you. Your new toy is very cool. Can I own one train?" Lily says. + +"Sure, Lily, you can own one train. You can choose which one you like. There are many trains. Some are big, some are small, some are red, some are blue." Ben says. + +Lily looks at the network of trains. She likes a small yellow train. It has a smiley face. She picks it up and says, "I like this train. It is cute. I want to own this train." + +"OK, Lily, you can own this train. It is yours. But you have to share it with me sometimes. We can play together with the network of trains." Ben says. + +"OK, Ben, I will share it with you sometimes. We are friends. Friends share toys. We can have fun with the network of trains." Lily says. + +Ben and Lily play with the network of trains. They make them go fast and slow, stop and go, around and around. They are very happy. They have a new toy and a good friend. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and books. They also like to learn new words. One day, they find a big book of spells. It has many pictures and letters. + +"Wow, look at this book!" Lily says. "It has spells for magic!" + +"Can we do magic?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe. Let's try a spell. Here is one for making a flower. It says we need a pot, some dirt, some water, and some seeds. And we need to say the spell." + +Lily and Ben get the things they need. They put the dirt in the pot. They make a hole and put the seeds in. They pour some water on top. Then they look at the book and try to say the spell. + +"Flower, flower, grow and bloom. Show us your color and your perfume." + +They say the spell three times. Then they wait and watch. Nothing happens. + +"Maybe we said it wrong," Lily says. + +"Or maybe the book is not real," Ben says. + +They feel sad. They want to see a flower. + +Just then, they hear a knock on the door. It is Lily's mom. She has a surprise for them. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben. I have something for you. Look what I found at the market. A beautiful flower!" + +She gives them a big, yellow flower. It smells good. + +"Wow, thank you, mom!" Lily says. + +"Thank you, mom!" Ben says. + +They hug Lily's mom. They are happy. + +"Mom, you are so dependable. You always make us smile," Lily says. + +"You are welcome, my sweeties. And you know what? You are dependable too. You always try your best. You may not succeed at every spell, but you succeed at being good friends. And that is the best magic of all." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books and more. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, their mom says: "Kids, we have to go to the store. Put your toys away and get ready." Anna and Ben are not happy. They want to play more. They do not want to go to the store. + +"Mom, can we stay here and play?" Anna asks. "Please, please, please?" + +"No, sweetie, you have to come with me. We need to buy some food and clothes. It will be quick, I promise." Mom says. + +Ben has an idea. He whispers to Anna: "Let's hide under the bed. Maybe mom will not see us. Then we can play more." + +Anna thinks it is a good idea. She is eager to play more. She nods and follows Ben. They take their favorite toys and hide under the bed. They are very quiet. + +Mom comes to their room. She looks around. She does not see Anna and Ben. She is confused. She calls their names. "Anna? Ben? Where are you? We have to go now." + +Anna and Ben do not answer. They giggle under the bed. They think they are very clever. + +Mom is worried. She looks in the closet, in the bathroom, in the kitchen. She does not find them. She is scared. She calls their names louder. "Anna! Ben! Come out now! This is not funny!" + +Anna and Ben hear mom. They feel bad. They do not want to make mom scared. They urge each other to come out. They crawl out from under the bed. They see mom. She is angry and sad. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were hiding under the bed. We wanted to play more." Anna says. + +"We did not mean to scare you. We love you." Ben says. + +Mom hugs them. She is relieved and happy. She says: "I love you too, but you have to listen to me. Hiding is not a good game. It is dangerous and rude. You have to come with me when I tell you. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say: "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry." + +Mom smiles. She says: "It's okay. I forgive you. Now, let's go to the store. Maybe we can find some new toys for you. How does that sound?" + +Anna and Ben smile. They are eager to go to the store. They say: "That sounds great, mom. Thank you." + +They put their toys away and get ready. They hold mom's hand and go to the car. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They will not hide again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to make shapes with the sand. Tom made a big ball and Lily made a small star. They were happy. + +"Look at my star!" Lily said. "It is shiny and pretty." + +"I like your star," Tom said. "But my ball is bigger and rounder." + +They showed each other their shapes and smiled. + +Then they saw a man with a dog. The dog was brown and fluffy. It ran to them and wagged its tail. Tom and Lily liked the dog. They wanted to pet it. + +"Hello, doggy!" Tom said. "Can we touch you?" + +The man nodded. He was nice. He said, "His name is Spot. He likes children. You can pet him, but be gentle." + +Tom and Lily knelt down and stroked Spot's fur. He licked their faces and made them laugh. They felt lucky to meet him. + +"Thank you, mister," Lily said. "Spot is very soft and friendly." + +"You're welcome, little ones," the man said. "Have fun with your shapes." + +He smiled and walked away with Spot. Tom and Lily waved goodbye. They went back to their shapes and played some more. They had a good day. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, and balls. But then, a big dog came and saw their toys. The dog wanted to play too, but he did not know how to ask. He ran to the toys and grabbed one with his mouth. He stole the toy! + +"Hey, that's my car!" Ben shouted. He ran after the dog and tried to get his car back. But the dog was faster and ran away. Ben was sad and angry. + +"That's not nice!" Lily said. She saw the dog had another toy in his mouth. He stole her doll! She ran after the dog and tried to get her doll back. But the dog was faster and ran away. Lily was sad and angry. + +The dog ran to a big tree and hid behind it. He thought he was clever and happy. He had two toys to play with. He did not see a squirrel on the tree. The squirrel saw the dog and his toys. The squirrel wanted to play too, but he did not know how to ask. He jumped from the tree and landed on the dog's foot. He stole the toy! + +"Ow, ow, ow!" the dog yelped. He dropped the toy and looked at his foot. He saw the squirrel running away with his toy. He was surprised and hurt. + +"That's incredible!" Ben and Lily said. They saw the squirrel and his toy. They ran to the tree and got their toys back. They were happy and relieved. + +The dog learned a lesson. He realized he was not nice and he was sorry. He went to Ben and Lily and wagged his tail. He wanted to say sorry and play with them. Ben and Lily saw the dog and smiled. They forgave the dog and let him play with them. They shared their toys and had fun. The dog was happy and grateful. +Anna and Ben were playing hide and seek in the dark. Anna had a flashlight and Ben had to find her. Ben counted to ten and then said, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +He looked around the room, but he could not see Anna. He heard a giggle from behind the sofa. He ran to the sofa and lifted the flashlight. He saw Anna's eyes shining in the light. "Found you!" he said. + +Anna laughed and jumped out of her hiding spot. She grabbed the flashlight from Ben and said, "Now it's my turn to seek and you have to hide!" + +Ben nodded and ran to find a new spot. He saw a big closet and opened the door. He crawled inside and closed the door behind him. He hoped Anna would not find him. + +But then he heard a loud noise. It sounded like thunder. He felt the closet shake. He was scared. He wanted to get out, but the door was stuck. He pushed and pulled, but it did not move. He shouted, "Anna! Anna! Help me!" + +Anna heard Ben's voice. She was worried. She ran to the closet and tried to open the door. She could not. She said, "Ben, are you okay? Don't be afraid, I'm here!" + +Ben said, "Anna, I'm stuck! The door won't open! What was that noise?" + +Anna said, "I think it was a storm. Maybe the wind blew something over. Don't worry, I'll get you out. I'll go get Mom and Dad. They'll know what to do. Stay calm and freeze. I'll be right back!" + +Anna ran to the living room, where Mom and Dad were watching TV. She told them what happened. They got up and followed her to the closet. They used a tool to pry the door open. They saw Ben inside, holding the flashlight. He was happy to see them. He hugged them and said, "Thank you! Thank you! I was so scared!" + +Mom and Dad said, "It's okay, Ben. You're safe now. You're very brave. And Anna, you're very smart. You did the right thing. We're proud of you both." + +They took Ben and Anna to the sofa and wrapped them in a blanket. They gave them hot chocolate and cookies. They watched the storm outside and listened to the rain. They felt cozy and warm. They were glad they had each other. +Lily liked to use her journal. She wrote and drew in it every day. She had many colors and stickers to make it pretty. She hid it under her bed so no one could see it. + +One day, her brother Max found her journal. He was bored and wanted to play. He opened it and saw Lily's words and pictures. He laughed and said, "This is ugly! Lily can't write or draw. She is silly and dumb." + +Lily heard him and ran to her room. She saw Max with her journal. She was angry and sad. She shouted, "Give it back! That is mine! You are mean and rude!" + +Max threw the journal at her and ran away. He did not care. Lily picked up her journal and hugged it. She cried and looked at it. Some pages were torn and dirty. Some stickers were gone. She felt bad. + +She went to her mom and showed her the journal. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Max was wrong. Your journal is not ugly. It is beautiful and special. You are smart and creative. I love your words and pictures. They show me who you are and what you think. Don't let Max make you feel bad. He needs to learn to be nice and respect your things." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I use some tape and glue to fix my journal?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Of course, dear. Let me help you. And maybe later we can talk to Max and teach him how to apologize and share." +Lily and Max are friends who like to play outside. They have a big yard with a slide, a swing and a sandbox. They also have rain boots and coats, because sometimes it rains a lot. + +One day, they want to play on the slide, but it is wet from the rain. Lily says, "I have an idea. Let's see who can slide faster. The winner gets a cookie." Max likes cookies, so he agrees. They are very competitive. + +They put on their boots and coats and zip them up. They run to the slide and take turns. Lily goes first. She slides down very fast and says, "Whee!" Max goes next. He slides down even faster and says, "Ha!" They do this again and again, trying to beat each other. + +But then, something happens. The rain starts to fall harder and harder. It makes the slide very slippery. Lily and Max do not notice, because they are having too much fun. They slide down one more time, but they go too fast. They lose their balance and fall off the slide. They land on the wet grass and get muddy. + +They look at each other and start to laugh. They do not care who won the game. They are happy to play together. They run to the house and ask for cookies. Their mom smiles and gives them each one. She says, "You two are very brave and very silly. Next time, be careful when it rains." Lily and Max nod and hug their mom. They share their cookies and say, "We love rain!" +One day, a hairy dog named Spot saw a big red truck outside his house. He heard loud noises and saw smoke coming out of the chimney. He thought there was a fire and he started to panic. He ran around the house, barking and scratching the door. + +"Spot, calm down!" his owner, Anna, said. "There is no fire. The truck is here to clean the chimney. It is dirty and needs to be fixed." + +But Spot did not listen. He was too scared and he wanted to get out. He found a window that was open and he jumped out. He ran across the street, dodging cars and people. He did not know where he was going. + +"Spot, come back!" Anna shouted. She followed him, but she could not catch him. She was worried and sad. + +Spot ran and ran until he reached a park. He saw a pond with ducks and geese. He thought they looked friendly and he wanted to play with them. He ran towards them, wagging his tail. + +But the ducks and geese did not like Spot. They thought he was a big, hairy monster. They started to quack and honk and flap their wings. They pecked and bit him. They chased him away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Spot cried. He was hurt and scared. He wished he had stayed at home with Anna. He realized he had made a big mistake. + +He ran back to the street, looking for Anna. He saw her in the distance, waving and calling his name. He ran to her, licking her face and wagging his tail. + +"Spot, I'm so glad you're safe!" Anna said. She hugged him and checked his wounds. "You're a very naughty dog. You should not have run away. You could have been hit by a car or lost or worse. You should trust me and listen to me. I know what's best for you." + +Spot nodded and whimpered. He was sorry and ashamed. He learned his lesson. He never panicked again when he saw a big red truck or heard loud noises. He stayed with Anna and was a good dog. He was happy and loved. +Lily was a little girl who liked to draw. She had many colors of crayons, but her favorite was gray. She liked to draw clouds, rocks, and elephants with gray crayons. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy playing with a tap. The tap was shiny and made water come out. Lily wanted to draw the tap with her gray crayon, but she had left it at home. + +She went to the boy and said, "Hello, can I borrow your tap? I want to draw it." + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, this is my tap. You can't have it." + +Lily felt sad and said, "Please, I just want to draw it. I will give it back to you." + +The boy shook his head and said, "No, go away. This is my tap." + +Lily started to cry and ran to her mom. Her mom hugged her and said, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily told her mom what happened and said, "I just wanted to draw the tap with my gray crayon, but the boy was mean and didn't let me." + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Some people don't like to share. But you know what? I have a surprise for you. Look in my bag." + +Lily looked in her mom's bag and saw a new gray crayon. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +Her mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. Now you can draw anything you want with your gray crayon. And maybe next time, you can find a friend who likes to share." +Lily was playing with her doll in the garden. She liked to pretend that her doll was a doctor and she was a patient. She wrapped a bandage around her doll's arm and said, "You are very brave, doctor. You have a boo-boo, but you don't cry." + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a big car with red and blue lights and a siren. It was an ambulance. It stopped in front of her house. Lily was curious and scared. She ran to the gate and saw two people in white clothes get out of the ambulance. They had a stretcher and a bag. + +One of the people saw Lily and smiled. He came to her and said, "Hello, little girl. We are here to help your grandpa. He is not feeling well, but we will take him to the hospital and make him better. Don't worry, he will be okay." + +Lily felt sad and worried. She loved her grandpa. He always read her stories and played with her. She asked, "Can I go with him? Can I see him?" + +The person nodded and said, "Of course, you can. You can sit with him in the ambulance and hold his hand. He will be happy to see you. But you have to be calm and quiet, okay? The ambulance is very fast and noisy, but it is safe." + +Lily agreed and followed the person to the ambulance. She saw her grandpa lying on the stretcher. He looked pale and tired, but he smiled when he saw her. He said, "Hello, my sweetie. I'm sorry I scared you. I'm going to be fine. You are a good girl. I love you." + +Lily hugged him and said, "I love you too, grandpa. You are the best. You will be fine. I will be calm and quiet." + +The person helped Lily sit next to her grandpa. He put a seat belt on her and said, "You are very brave, too, Lily. You are a good helper. We will be at the hospital soon. You can talk to your grandpa and keep him company." + +The ambulance started to move. Lily held her grandpa's hand and talked to him. She told him about her doll and her garden and her favorite stories. She tried to make him laugh and feel better. She was calm and quiet, but she was also happy and hopeful. She knew that her grandpa would receive the best care and that they would be together again soon. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. Lily has a big smile. She has a good card. She thinks she will win. + +"Your turn, Ben," Lily says. She winks at him. She wants to make him think she has a bad card. + +Ben looks at his card. He does not smile. He has a bad card. He thinks he will lose. He does not want to lose. He likes to win. + +"OK, Lily, show me your card," Ben says. He hopes Lily has a worse card than him. + +Lily shows her card. It is a king. Ben shows his card. It is a two. Lily wins. She jumps up and down. She is happy. + +"Yay, I win, I win!" Lily says. She gives Ben a hug. "You are a good friend, Ben. Do you want to play again?" + +Ben is sad. He does not like to lose. He does not want to play again. He wants to go home. + +"No, thank you, Lily," Ben says. He picks up his cards. He walks away. + +Lily feels sorry for Ben. She wants him to be happy. She has an idea. She runs after him. + +"Wait, Ben, wait!" Lily says. She reaches him. She gives him a cookie. "This is for you. It is yummy. I made it with my mom. Do you want to share it with me?" + +Ben looks at the cookie. It is big and round. It has chocolate chips. It smells good. He likes cookies. He likes chocolate. He smiles. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben says. He takes a bite. It is yummy. He gives Lily a bite. She likes it too. They sit down and eat the cookie. They talk and laugh. They are friends again. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a picture of a white truck on it. Lily and Tom are very happy. They open the box and take out the truck. + +"Wow, look at this truck!" Tom says. "It has a light on the top and a door on the back. It can deliver things!" + +"Let's play deliver!" Lily says. "I will be the driver and you will be the helper. We can deliver toys to our friends." + +They put some toys in the back of the truck and close the door. Then they get in the front and turn on the light. The light makes a beep-beep sound. Lily and Tom pretend to drive around the house. They stop at different rooms and knock on the doors. + +"Hello, we are here to deliver your toy!" Lily says. + +"Thank you, that's very nice of you!" the friend says. + +They give the toy to the friend and say goodbye. Then they drive to the next room. They have a lot of fun delivering toys. + +When they are done, they park the truck in the living room. They hug the truck and say thank you. + +"We love our white truck!" Lily and Tom say. "It is the best toy ever!" +Tom and Anna are playing in the yard. They like to dig in the dirt and find things. Sometimes they find rocks, or bugs, or worms. Today, they find something else. + +"Look, Anna, look!" Tom says, holding up a piece of paper. "I found a letter!" + +Anna runs over to see. The letter is old and dirty. It has some words on it, but Tom and Anna cannot read them. + +"Who wrote this letter?" Anna asks. "Where did it come from?" + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe it was from a pirate, or a princess, or a dinosaur!" + +They imagine all kinds of stories about the letter. They pretend to be pirates, or princesses, or dinosaurs. They have fun with the letter. + +But then, they hear their mom calling them. + +"Tom, Anna, time to come in!" she says. "It's getting dark, and you need to wash up. You're all dirty!" + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They don't want to leave the letter behind. They want to keep it and play with it more. + +"Can we take the letter with us, mom?" Tom asks. + +Mom comes over and sees the letter. She smiles. + +"Sure, you can take the letter with you," she says. "But you have to be careful with it. It's very old and fragile. And you have to wash your hands before you touch it. It's very dirty." + +Tom and Anna nod. They are happy. They take the letter with them and run inside. They wash their hands and then look at the letter again. They wonder what it says and who wrote it. They discover a new mystery. +Lily liked to walk with her mom in the park. She liked to see the birds, the flowers and the big trees. Sometimes, her mom would read her a poem from a book. Lily liked the poems that made her happy and laugh. + +One day, they walked to a pond where there were many ducks. Lily wanted to feed them some bread, but her mom said no. She said the bread was bad for the ducks and they should eat seeds instead. Lily was sad. She did not understand why the bread was bad. She liked bread. + +Her mom saw that Lily was sad and hugged her. She said, "I have a poem for you. It is about a duck who ate bread and got sick. Do you want to hear it?" Lily nodded. She wanted to hear the poem. + +Her mom read the poem. It was a funny poem. It rhymed and had silly words. It told the story of a duck who ate too much bread and got a tummy ache. He had to go to the doctor and take some medicine. He learned his lesson and never ate bread again. He ate seeds and was happy. + +Lily laughed at the poem. She liked the duck and the doctor. She said, "I understand now. Bread is bad for ducks. Seeds are good. Can we give them some seeds?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. I have some seeds in my bag. Let's go and feed the ducks." They walked to the pond and fed the ducks. The ducks were happy and quacked. Lily was happy too. She liked to walk with her mom in the park. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. But today, the grass was wet and dirty. It had rained a lot last night. There was mud everywhere. + +"Look, Lily, mud!" Tom said. He ran to a big puddle of mud and kicked it with his foot. The mud splashed on his shoes and pants. He laughed. "This is fun!" + +Lily followed him and kicked the mud too. She also got mud on her clothes and face. She giggled. "We are so messy!" + +But then, they saw something unusual in the mud. It was shiny and round and had a hole in it. It looked like a ring. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. She bent down and picked it up. It was heavy and cold. + +Tom came closer and looked at it. He was curious. "Maybe it is a treasure!" he said. "Maybe someone lost it here." + +Lily nodded. She felt happy. She put the ring on her finger. It was too big for her, but she did not care. She felt like a princess. + +"Let's show it to Mom and Dad!" Tom said. He grabbed Lily's hand and they ran to the bench where their parents were sitting. They did not mind the mud on them. They only cared about their unusual find. +Tom and Mia were playing with a ball in the park. They liked to pass the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they threw the ball high in the air and watched it come down. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was fierce and loud. It barked and growled and showed its teeth. Tom and Mia were scared. They did not want the dog to take their ball or hurt them. + +"Run, Mia, run!" Tom shouted. He grabbed Mia's hand and they ran away from the dog. They looked for a safe place to hide. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They ran to the tree and crawled inside the hole. They hoped the dog would not find them. + +They waited inside the hole for a long time. They heard the dog sniffing and barking outside. They hugged each other and whispered. They wondered when the dog would go away. They wondered if their mom and dad would come and get them. They wondered if they would ever play with their ball again. + +After a while, they heard a friendly voice. It was their mom. She had been looking for them and saw the dog. She had scared the dog away with a stick. She called their names and found them in the hole. She was happy and relieved to see them. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"Are you okay, my sweeties?" she asked. "That was a very fierce dog. You were very brave to hide in the tree. I'm sorry you lost your ball. But don't worry, we can get a new one. Come on, let's go home and have some cookies." + +Tom and Mia smiled and nodded. They were glad their mom was there. They were glad the dog was gone. They were glad they had each other. They followed their mom out of the hole and went home. They still liked to play with balls, but they always stayed close to their mom in the park. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to search for bugs and flowers. They had a big jar to keep their finds. + +"Look, Ben, I found a red bug!" Lily said, holding up a ladybug. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Ben said. "Can I see?" + +Lily gave him the jar. Ben looked at the bug. He saw it had black spots on its back. + +"Maybe it has power," Ben said. "Maybe it can do magic." + +Lily laughed. "No, silly, it is just a bug. It has no power." + +But Ben wanted to see if the bug had power. He opened the jar and let the bug out. He hoped it would do something amazing. + +The bug flew away. It did not do any magic. It just flew to a flower. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" Lily said. "Now we lost our bug. It was our friend." + +Ben felt bad. He was sorry he let the bug go. He wanted to make Lily happy. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was just curious. I wanted to see if it had power." + +Lily hugged him. "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But you should know that bugs don't have power. Only people have power. And we have the best power of all. We have love." + +Ben smiled. He hugged Lily back. He was glad they were friends. He did not need magic. He had love. + +They decided to search for more bugs and flowers. They filled their jar again. They had fun in the park. They were not poor. They were rich with love. +Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They have many toys, but their favorite is a purple plant. The plant has big leaves and small flowers. It smells nice and makes them happy. + +One day, Anna and Ben see a new girl in the garden. Her name is Lily. She has a red ball and a yellow hat. She looks sad and lonely. + +"Hi, Lily," Anna says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +Lily nods and smiles. She likes Anna and Ben. They seem friendly and kind. + +"What are you playing?" Lily asks. + +"We are playing with our purple plant," Ben says. "It is very special. It can talk and sing and tell stories." + +Lily is curious and surprised. She wants to hear the plant talk and sing and tell stories. + +"Can I play with your purple plant, too?" Lily asks. + +"Of course," Anna says. "You can play with us and our purple plant. We like to share and include everyone." + +Lily is happy and grateful. She joins Anna and Ben and their purple plant. They have a lot of fun together. They listen to the plant's stories, sing along with its songs, and talk to it. The plant is happy, too. It likes to have new friends and make them laugh. + +Anna, Ben, Lily, and the purple plant become good friends. They play in the garden every day. They learn new things, have adventures, and help each other. They are a happy team. +Sara and Ben wanted to decorate the big tree in the yard. They had many shiny things to hang on the branches. They had balls, stars, ribbons and bells. They also had a big star for the top of the tree. + +They put on their coats and boots and went outside. It was cold and wet. The snow was white and soft. They made footprints and snowballs. They laughed and played. + +They reached the big tree and started to decorate it. They threw the balls and stars on the branches. They tied the ribbons and bells around the trunk. They lifted the big star and tried to put it on the top. But the star was too heavy and they were too small. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. "We can't reach the top!" + +Dad heard them and came outside. He saw the big tree and smiled. He saw the shiny things and the big star. He saw Sara and Ben and hugged them. + +"You did a great job, kids!" he said. "The tree looks very pretty. But let me help you with the star." + +He lifted the star and put it on the top of the tree. It sparkled in the sun. Sara and Ben clapped and cheered. + +"Thank you, Dad!" they said. "We love you!" + +They all looked at the tree and felt happy. They had decorated the big tree in the yard. It was cold and wet, but it was also pretty and fun. +Sara and Ben love to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing is to rock on the big horse. The horse is brown and has a long mane. It can go up and down and back and forth. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They run to the horse and take turns to rock on it. They pretend they are cowboys and cowgirls. They say "yee-haw" and "giddy-up". They are very excited. + +But then, the sky gets dark and it starts to rain. The rain is cold and wet. It makes the grass and the slide and the horse wet too. Sara and Ben do not like the rain. They want to keep playing, but their mom says they have to go home. + +They are sad and angry. They do not want to leave the horse. They cry and pout. Their mom says they can come back another day, when it is sunny and dry. She says they can have a warm bath and a snack at home. She says she loves them. + +Sara and Ben still feel sad, but they listen to their mom. They say goodbye to the horse and hug it. They hope it will not be too wet and cold. They follow their mom to the car. They look at the park and the rain. They wonder when they can play again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very happy. + +But then, the sun came out and it was very warm. The snowman started to melt. His hat fell off, his scarf got wet and his nose got smaller. Lily and Tom were very sad. + +They saw a big truck on the road. It had a lot of ice in the back. They were curious. They ran to the truck and asked the driver. + +"Can we have some ice for our snowman?" they said. + +The driver was nice. He said, "Sure, you can have some ice. But be careful, it is very cold." + +He gave them a big block of ice. They thanked him and ran back to their snowman. They put the ice on his head, his neck and his nose. They hoped he would not melt again. + +But then, a dog came by. He saw the ice and the carrot. He was hungry. He barked and jumped on the snowman. He knocked off the ice and ate the carrot. Lily and Tom were very angry. + +They shouted at the dog. "Go away, you bad dog! You ruined our snowman!" + +The dog ran away. He was scared. Lily and Tom looked at their snowman. He was very small and sad. They hugged him and said, "We love you, snowman. You are the best." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big black box in the park. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. + +"Maybe it is a treasure!" Lily says. + +They try to lift the lid, but it is too heavy. They see a button on the side of the box. It has a picture of a plane. + +"What is this?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it makes the box fly!" Tom says. + +They press the button. The box makes a loud noise. It starts to shake. It lifts off the ground. + +"Wow!" Lily and Tom say. + +They hold on to the box. The box travels in the air. It goes very fast. It flies over the trees, the houses, the cars. + +"Where are we going?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe to a new place!" Tom says. + +They see a big blue sea. They see a green island. They see a yellow sun. + +"Look! It is so pretty!" Lily says. + +The box lands on the island. Lily and Tom get out. They see flowers, birds, monkeys. They smile. + +"Let's explore!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +They run and play. They have fun. They forget about the box. They forget about the question. They are happy. +Tom 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 is lovely and neat. + +One day, they have a new teacher. Her name is Miss Rose. She is very nice and friendly. She teaches them how to draw and sing and count. Tom and Lily have fun in her class. + +But there is a problem. Miss Rose has a big hat. It is yellow and green and purple. It has flowers and feathers and ribbons. It is very funny and pretty. But it is also very big. It covers her eyes and ears and nose. + +Tom and Lily want to see Miss Rose's face. They want to hear her voice. They want to talk to her. But they are shy. They do not know how to ask her to take off her hat. + +One day, they have an idea. They wait until Miss Rose is busy with other children. Then they sneak behind her. They reach for her hat. They want to pull it off. + +But Miss Rose feels something. She turns around. She sees Tom and Lily. They are holding her hat. They look scared and sorry. + +"What are you doing?" Miss Rose asks. She is not angry. She is surprised and curious. + +"We want to see your face," Tom says. + +"We want to hear your voice," Lily says. + +"We want to talk to you," they both say. + +Miss Rose smiles. She understands. She takes off her hat. She puts it on the table. She shows them her face. She has brown eyes and red hair and a small nose. She is lovely and kind. + +"Is this better?" she asks. + +"Yes!" Tom and Lily say. They are happy and relieved. + +They hug Miss Rose. They say sorry for disturbing her. They say thank you for teaching them. + +Miss Rose hugs them back. She says it is okay. She says she likes them. She says they can talk to her anytime. + +They all laugh. They all learn. They all have fun. +Lily and Rose were sisters who liked to play in the garden. They had a row of flowers that they watered every day. Lily's flowers were red and Rose's flowers were yellow. + +One day, Lily saw that Rose's flowers had started to bloom. They had big and bright petals that shone in the sun. Lily looked at her flowers and saw that they were still small and green. She felt envious of Rose's flowers. She wanted her flowers to bloom too. + +She went to Rose and said, "Why are your flowers so pretty and mine are not? I water them just like you do. It's not fair!" + +Rose smiled and said, "Don't be envious, Lily. Your flowers are just as pretty as mine. They are just different. They will bloom when they are ready. You have to be patient and wait. Then you will see how beautiful they are." + +Lily frowned and said, "But I don't want to wait. I want them to bloom now!" + +Rose hugged her sister and said, "I know, Lily. But you can't make them bloom faster. They need time and love. Just like you and me. We are sisters and we love each other. We can share our flowers and enjoy them together. How about we make a bouquet and give it to Mommy? She will be very happy." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Rose. That sounds like a good idea. I'm sorry I was envious. I love you and your flowers." + +Rose said, "I love you and your flowers too, Lily. Come on, let's go pick some." + +They held hands and went to their row of flowers. They picked some red and yellow ones and made a beautiful bouquet. They ran to their Mommy and gave it to her. She hugged them and said, "Thank you, my sweet girls. You have made me very happy. Your flowers are lovely. Just like you." +Lily and Ben were playing in the pool with their mom. They liked to splash and swim and pretend to be fish. Mom had a big glove that she used to clean the pool. She threw it in the water and said, "Who can dive and get the glove?" + +Lily was scared of diving. She did not like to put her head under the water. She thought there might be monsters or sharks in the pool. She said, "No, thank you, mom. I don't want to dive." + +Ben was not scared of diving. He liked to see what was under the water. He thought it was fun and cool. He said, "I can dive and get the glove, mom. Watch me!" + +Ben took a big breath and dove into the pool. He opened his eyes and saw the glove. It was blue and shiny and had fingers. He grabbed it and swam back to the surface. He said, "Look, mom, I got the glove!" + +Mom was proud of Ben. She said, "Good job, Ben. You are a brave diver. Do you want to try again?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, mom. I want to try again. Can I throw the glove this time?" + +Mom said, "Sure, Ben. You can throw the glove. But first, let's see if Lily wants to try too. Lily, do you want to dive and get the glove with Ben?" + +Lily looked at Ben and the glove. She saw that Ben was happy and safe. She thought maybe diving was not so scary after all. She said, "Okay, mom. I want to try too. But can you hold my hand?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Lily. I will hold your hand. You can do it. Diving is fun. Are you ready?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I am ready. Let's dive and get the glove!" +Lily was a little girl who loved to sing. She sang every day at home, at school, and with her friends. She had a big dream: to sing on the big stage, where many people could hear her. + +One day, she saw a poster on the wall. It said: "Sing for the Stars! A talent show for kids. Come and show your voice. The winner will sing with a famous singer!" Lily was very excited. She wanted to join the show and sing with a famous singer. + +She told her mom and dad about the show. They were happy for her and helped her practice. They also bought her a pretty dress and a shiny microphone. They said: "You are our star, Lily. We are proud of you." + +The day of the show came. Lily and her parents went to the big stage. There were many kids there, and many people in the seats. Lily felt nervous. She saw the famous singer, who was the judge. He smiled and waved at the kids. + +Lily was the last one to sing. She walked to the stage, holding her microphone. She looked at the people and the judge. She felt her legs tremble. She wanted to run away. She thought: "I can't do this. I'm too scared." + +Then she heard her mom and dad say: "We love you, Lily. You can do it. Just sing your song." She also heard her friends say: "Go, Lily. You are the best. We are with you." She felt their love and support. She took a deep breath and opened her mouth. She sang her song, loud and clear. She sang with all her heart. + +The people clapped and cheered. The judge smiled and said: "Wow, Lily. You have a beautiful voice. You are a star. You are the winner. Come and sing with me." He gave her a hug and a trophy. He took her hand and led her to the center of the stage. They sang a song together, while the people clapped and cheered. + +Lily was very happy. She had sung on the big stage, with a famous singer. She had made her dream come true. She thanked her mom and dad, her friends, and the judge. She said: "This is the best day of my life. I love singing. I love you all." +Ben likes to record his voice with his toy phone. He pretends he is a singer or a teacher or a superhero. He has a notebook where he draws pictures of his stories. He is very proud of his notebook. + +One day, he goes to play with his friend Lily. Lily has a new toy phone that can record and play music. She shows Ben how it works and plays a song for him. Ben thinks the song is very nice, but he feels envious of Lily's phone. He wishes he had one like that. + +"Can I try your phone?" he asks Lily. + +"Sure, you can try it. But be careful, it's very special," Lily says. + +Ben takes the phone and presses the buttons. He tries to record his voice, but he does not know how. He presses the wrong button and erases Lily's song. He hears a beep and nothing else. + +"Oh no, what did you do?" Lily cries. "You deleted my song! That was my favorite song!" + +Ben feels very sorry and scared. He does not want to make Lily sad or angry. He does not know what to say. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to. I don't know how to use your phone. I just wanted to try it," he says. + +Lily looks at Ben and sees his sad face. She remembers that Ben is her friend and that he did not do it on purpose. She decides to forgive him. + +"It's okay, Ben. I'm not mad at you. I can record another song later. Do you want to see my notebook? I have some new drawings," she says. + +Ben smiles and nods. He is glad that Lily is not mad at him. He gives her back her phone and follows her to her room. He sees her notebook and thinks it is very pretty. He shows her his notebook and she thinks it is very cool. They share their stories and laugh together. They forget about the phone and the song. They are happy to be friends. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the hut in the garden. The hut was made of wood and had a door and a window. Anna and Ben enjoyed pretending that the hut was their house. + +One day, Anna brought a delicate doll to the hut. She said, "This is my baby. She is very pretty and soft. I love her very much." Ben looked at the doll and said, "Can I hold her?" Anna said, "No, you can't. You are too rough. You might break her." + +Ben felt angry. He wanted to hold the doll too. He said, "That's not fair. You always get to play with your toys. I want to play with them too." Anna said, "No, you don't. They are mine. Go away." Ben said, "No, you go away. This is my hut too." + +Anna and Ben started to shout and push each other. They forgot to be careful. They knocked over a table and a chair. The doll fell on the floor. Anna and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at the doll. She had a tear in her dress and a crack in her face. Anna and Ben felt sad. They had hurt the doll and each other. + +Anna said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean to you. I should have let you hold the doll." Ben said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was rough with you. I should have been gentle with the doll." Anna and Ben hugged each other. They said, "We are still friends. We can share our toys and our hut." They picked up the doll and the furniture. They fixed the doll's dress and face. They said, "We love you, baby. You are still pretty and soft." They enjoyed playing in the hut again. +Tom and Anna like to play in the farm. They run and jump and laugh. They see many animals. They see cows and pigs and chickens. They like to pet them and feed them. + +One day, they see a big bull. The bull is black and has horns. He looks angry. Tom and Anna are curious. They want to see the bull closer. They walk to the fence. They are not afraid. + +"Hello, bull," Tom says. "You are big and strong. Can we be friends?" + +The bull does not answer. He snorts and stamps his feet. He does not like Tom and Anna. He wants them to go away. + +"Maybe he is shy," Anna says. "Or maybe he is hungry. Let's give him some grass." + +Anna picks some grass from the ground. She holds it in her hand. She reaches over the fence. She wants to give the grass to the bull. + +But the bull does not want the grass. He wants Anna to leave. He lowers his head. He charges at the fence. He hits the fence with his horns. He makes a loud noise. + +Tom and Anna are scared. They stumble and fall. They hurt their knees. They cry. + +The farmer hears the noise. He runs to the fence. He sees Tom and Anna. He sees the bull. He is angry. + +"What are you doing here?" he shouts. "This bull is dangerous. He can hurt you. You should not come near him. Go away!" + +Tom and Anna are sorry. They did not know the bull was dangerous. They did not mean to make him angry. They say sorry to the farmer. They say sorry to the bull. They run away. + +They do not play near the bull again. They play with the other animals. They are careful and happy. +Tom was a big boy who liked to play with his cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. One day, he got a letter in the mail. It was an invitation to his friend Lily's birthday party. Tom was very happy. He liked Lily and he wanted to go to her party. + +He showed the invitation to his mom. "Look, mom, look!" he said. "Lily wants me to come to her party. Can I go, please?" + +Mom smiled and nodded. "Of course you can go, Tom. Lily is a nice girl and her party will be fun. But first, you have to do something for me." + +"What, mom, what?" Tom asked. + +"You have to rub your face and hands with this soap and water," mom said, holding a washcloth. "You are very dirty from playing with your cars. You have to be clean and neat for the party." + +Tom made a face. He did not like to rub his face and hands with soap and water. He liked to be dirty and messy. He thought it was more fun. But he wanted to go to Lily's party, so he did what mom said. He rubbed his face and hands with soap and water until they were clean and shiny. + +Mom dried him with a towel and gave him a hug. "Good boy, Tom. Now you are ready for the party. Let's go and find a nice gift for Lily." + +Tom and mom went to the store and bought a big, wide book for Lily. It had many pictures and stories of animals and flowers. Tom thought Lily would like it. He wrapped it with colorful paper and a bow. + +He was very excited to go to Lily's party. He hoped there would be cake and balloons and games. He hoped Lily would like his gift. He hoped they would have a lot of fun. He thanked mom for taking him to the party. He was a happy boy. +Lila and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big temple made of stones and sticks. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +They walked into the temple and saw many shiny things and colorful pictures. They also smelled something spicy that made their noses tickle. They heard a voice say, "Who are you? This is my temple. Go away!" + +They turned around and saw a man with a long beard and a big hat. He looked angry and scary. He had a stick that made fire and smoke. He pointed it at them and said, "Leave now or I will make you disappear!" + +Lila and Sam were scared and ran out of the temple. They did not want to disappear. They wanted to go back to their moms and dads. They ran as fast as they could and did not look back. + +The man with the beard and the hat laughed and said, "That will teach them to mess with my temple. I am the king of this place. No one can enter without my permission." He went back to his spicy food and his shiny things. He did not see that behind him, a big snake was crawling out of a hole. The snake was hungry and saw the man as a tasty snack. It opened its mouth and bit the man on the neck. The man screamed and dropped his stick. He tried to shake off the snake, but it was too late. He fell to the ground and did not move. He disappeared. The snake was happy and ate the man. The temple was quiet and dark. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big bin in the park. The bin is dirty and smelly. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it and see," Tom says. He pulls the lid of the bin. Mia helps him. + +Inside the bin, they see many things. They see cans, bottles, papers, and clothes. They also see a shiny thing. It is a ring. The ring is silver and has a blue stone. + +"Wow, look at this!" Mia says. She picks up the ring. It is dusty and dull. "It is pretty, but it needs to be clean." + +"I know how to clean it," Tom says. He takes a cloth from his pocket. He rubs the ring with the cloth. He polishes it until it sparkles. + +"Good job, Tom!" Mia says. She puts the ring on her finger. It fits well. She smiles. "It is like a princess ring." + +Tom smiles too. He is happy to see Mia happy. They play with the ring for a while. They pretend to be a king and a queen. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is a man. He is angry. He is the owner of the bin. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my bin? Give me back my ring!" he shouts. He runs towards them. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the ring and run away. They leave the bin and the park. They do not look back. + +They are sad. They liked the ring. They wanted to keep it. But they know they cannot. It is not theirs. It belongs to the man. + +They go to Mia's house. They hug each other. They say they are sorry. They say they are still friends. + +They hope the man will be happy with his ring. They hope he will polish it and make it shine. They hope he will not be angry anymore. They hope he will not be sad. +Ben did not like broccoli. He thought it was yucky and green and bitter. He always pushed it away when his mom gave it to him on his plate. His mom said broccoli was good for him and made him strong and healthy, but Ben did not care. + +One day, Ben went to his friend Lily's house for lunch. Lily's mom made them sandwiches and broccoli. Ben saw the broccoli and felt angry. He did not want to eat it. He wanted to say no and throw it away. But Lily's mom was very nice and smiled at him. She said broccoli was her favorite and she had a special sauce to make it yummy. She asked Ben to try it and see if he liked it. + +Ben looked at Lily. Lily was his best friend and she was very smart and kind. She liked broccoli and she ate it with the sauce. She said it was delicious and thanked her mom. Ben felt curious and a little ashamed. Maybe he was ignorant and he did not know how broccoli tasted. Maybe he was missing something good. He decided to be brave and accept the broccoli. He took a small bite and dipped it in the sauce. + +Ben was surprised. The broccoli was not yucky or bitter. It was crunchy and sweet and the sauce was creamy and tangy. He liked it very much. He ate more and more and finished his plate. He said it was good and thanked Lily's mom. Lily's mom was happy and praised him. She said he was a good boy and a good guest. She gave him a cookie for dessert. + +Ben felt proud and happy. He learned something new and he made Lily's mom happy. He also felt strong and healthy. He decided he liked broccoli and he would eat it more often. He also decided he would try other new things and not be ignorant. He hugged Lily and thanked her for being his friend. Lily hugged him back and said he was welcome. They played with their toys and had a lot of fun. +Lily liked to go to the park with her mom and dad. She liked to play on the swings, slide down the slide, and run on the grass. Sometimes, she saw other kids with balloons and ice cream. She wanted some too. + +One day, she saw a clown in the park. He had a big red nose, a funny hat, and a blue suit. He was making balloons for the kids. He seemed nice and funny. Lily wanted a balloon too. She ran to the clown and asked for one. + +The clown smiled and said, "Sure, little girl. What shape do you want?" Lily said, "A dog, please." The clown nodded and started to blow up a balloon. He twisted and turned it until it looked like a dog. He gave it to Lily and said, "Here you go. Enjoy your balloon, little girl." + +Lily was happy. She thanked the clown and hugged her balloon. She ran back to her mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. She showed them her balloon and said, "Look, mom and dad. I got a balloon from the clown. It's a dog. Isn't it cute?" + +Mom and dad looked at the balloon and frowned. They saw something on the balloon that Lily didn't see. It was a pin. The clown had put a pin on the balloon. He was not nice and funny. He was mean and cruel. He wanted to make the kids cry. + +Before Lily could say anything, the balloon popped. It made a loud noise and scared Lily. She dropped the balloon and started to cry. She felt sad and hurt. She didn't understand why the clown did that. She wanted her balloon back. + +Mom and dad hugged Lily and tried to comfort her. They said, "It's okay, Lily. Don't cry. The clown was a bad man. He did a bad thing. We're sorry. We love you. We'll get you another balloon. A better one. Come on, let's go home." + +Lily stopped crying and nodded. She held mom and dad's hands and walked with them. She looked back at the park and saw the clown. He was laughing and making more balloons. He seemed happy and proud. Lily felt angry and scared. She hated the clown. She wished he would go away. She never wanted to see him again. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big bird with many colors on its wings. It was a rare bird. They wanted to see it better. + +"Look, Lila, a rare bird!" Tom said. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Lila said. + +They ran to the bird, but the bird was scared. It flew away to a tall tree. + +"Come back, bird!" Lila and Tom shouted. + +They tried to climb the tree, but it was too high. They could not reach the bird. + +A man came to the park. He had a camera. He saw the rare bird in the tree. He wanted to take a picture. + +"Shh, be quiet, kids," the man said. "Don't spoil my chance to take a picture of the rare bird." + +But Lila and Tom did not listen. They kept shouting and waving their arms. + +"Hey, bird, come down!" they said. + +The bird did not like the noise. It flew away again, to another park. + +The man was angry. He missed his picture. + +"Go away, kids!" he said. "You spoiled my picture of the rare bird!" + +Lila and Tom felt sad. They did not mean to spoil the man's picture. They just wanted to see the rare bird. + +They went back to their mom. She gave them a hug. + +"Don't worry, Lila and Tom," she said. "Maybe you will see the rare bird again someday. But next time, be more quiet and gentle. Then the bird will not be scared of you." +One day, a little boy named Tom went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He liked to see all the animals, but his favorite was the elephant. He wanted to get closer to the big gray animal and touch its trunk. + +"Can I go and say hello to the elephant, mom?" he asked. + +"OK, but be careful and stay with dad," mom said. + +Tom followed dad to the fence where the elephant was. He saw the elephant eating some hay and waving its trunk. He reached out his hand and tried to touch it, but it was too far. + +"Dad, can you lift me up?" he asked. + +"Sure, son," dad said and picked him up. + +Tom was happy. He felt the elephant's trunk on his hand. It was rough and wet. The elephant made a loud noise. + +"Hello, elephant!" Tom said. + +The elephant looked at Tom and seemed to smile. It wrapped its trunk around Tom's arm and lifted him up. + +"Hey, let go of my son!" dad shouted. + +He tried to pull Tom back, but the elephant was too strong. It started to wander away with Tom, taking him to the other side of the fence. + +"Help, help!" Tom cried. + +Mom heard Tom's voice and ran to the fence. She saw the elephant holding Tom and walking away. + +"Tom, Tom, where are you going?" she yelled. + +She was scared and angry. She looked for a zookeeper to help them. + +"Stop, stop, elephant!" she shouted. + +The elephant heard mom's voice and stopped. It turned around and saw mom and dad. It realized that Tom was not one of its friends. It felt sorry and confused. It gently put Tom down and let go of his arm. + +Tom was scared and sad. He ran to mom and dad and hugged them. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I just wanted to say hello to the elephant," he said. + +"It's OK, Tom, we're glad you're safe," mom said. + +"We know you like the elephant, but you can't go with it. It's not easy to be friends with an elephant. They are too big and different from us," dad said. + +Tom nodded. He looked at the elephant and waved goodbye. + +"Bye, elephant, I'm sorry too," he said. + +The elephant waved its trunk and made a noise. It looked at Tom and seemed to say sorry too. It went back to its hay and left Tom and his parents alone. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find bugs. They had a big blue bucket and a small hammer. They used the hammer to break rocks and make noise. + +One day, they saw a big snail in the grass. It had a shiny shell and a long head. They wanted to catch it and put it in the bucket. They ran after it and tried to grab it. But the snail was fast and smart. It hid under a leaf and waited. + +"Where did it go?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Let's look under the leaf," Lily said. + +They lifted the leaf and saw the snail. They smiled and reached for it. But the snail was not scared. It pushed the leaf with its head and made it fall on Tom and Lily. Then it crawled away. + +"Hey, it escaped!" Tom shouted. + +"It tricked us!" Lily cried. + +They threw the leaf away and looked for the snail. But it was gone. It had found a safe place under a flower. It was happy and free. + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They did not like to lose. They picked up their bucket and hammer and went to find another bug. They hoped it would not be as clever as the snail. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Lila wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go on the slide. It is fun!" Lila says. + +"No, Lila, it is too high. I don't want to go on the slide. It is scary!" Ben says. + +Lila thinks Ben is silly. She dares him to go on the slide. She says, "I dare you to go on the slide, Ben. If you go on the slide, I will give you my cookie. If you don't go on the slide, you have to give me your toy car. Do you agree?" + +Ben loves his toy car. He does not want to give it to Lila. But he also wants the cookie. He thinks for a moment. He says, "Okay, Lila, I agree. I will go on the slide. But you have to go first." + +Lila smiles. She runs to the slide. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top. She looks down. She sees Ben waiting for her. She slides down. She laughs. She says, "That was easy! Your turn, Ben!" + +Ben walks to the slide. He looks up. He sees how high it is. He feels afraid. He says, "Lila, I can't do it. It is too high. I don't want to go on the slide. Please, let me keep my toy car." + +Lila shakes her head. She says, "No, Ben, you have to go on the slide. You agreed. You can't break your promise. Give me your toy car. It is mine now." + +Ben is sad. He gives Lila his toy car. He watches her play with it. He wishes he had his toy car back. He wishes he had the cookie. He wishes he had gone on the slide. He sits on a bench. He feels empty. He says, "Lila, you are not a good friend. You are mean." +One day, a little boy named Ben found a bird on the grass. The bird did not move or sing. Ben felt sad for the bird. He picked it up and lay it on his hand. + +"Are you okay, bird?" Ben asked. "Why are you so quiet?" + +The bird opened its eyes and looked at Ben. It was very weak and hurt. It had a broken wing and a cut on its head. It tried to chirp, but it only made a soft sound. + +"I'm sorry, bird. You have a serious problem. You need help," Ben said. He ran to his house and showed the bird to his mom. + +"Mom, look! I found this bird. It's very sick. Can we help it?" Ben said. + +Mom looked at the bird and nodded. She took a small box and some cotton. She gently put the bird in the box and covered its wound with cotton. She gave it some water and seeds. + +"Thank you, mom. You are very kind," Ben said. + +"You're welcome, Ben. You are very kind, too. You saved this bird's life. You did a good thing," Mom said. + +Ben smiled and watched the bird. He hoped it would get better soon. He learned that life is precious and that he should care for other living things. He felt happy and proud. +Anna and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they both wanted the same chair. It was a big, soft chair with a red cushion. Anna got to the chair first and sat on it. Ben was not happy. + +"Anna, give me the chair!" Ben said. "I want to sit on it too!" + +"No, Ben, it is my chair!" Anna said. "I got here first. You can sit on the floor." + +Ben did not like sitting on the floor. He tried to pull Anna off the chair, but she held on tight. They both started to cry and shout. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Anna and Ben fighting over the chair. She was troubled. She did not like to see them angry and sad. + +"Anna, Ben, what is going on?" Mom asked. "Why are you crying and shouting?" + +"Mom, Anna won't give me the chair!" Ben said. "She is being mean!" + +"Mom, Ben is trying to take my chair!" Anna said. "He is being rude!" + +Mom sighed. She knew they both liked the chair, but they had to learn to share and be kind. She had an idea. + +"Anna, Ben, listen to me," Mom said. "The chair is big enough for both of you. Why don't you sit on it together and read a book or watch a show? That way, you can both enjoy the chair and have fun." + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They both liked reading books and watching shows. They both wanted to have fun. They stopped crying and shouting. + +"OK, Mom, we will try," Anna said. + +"OK, Mom, we will try," Ben said. + +They moved to the chair and sat on it together. Mom gave them a book and a remote. They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy. + +Mom smiled too. She was glad they solved their problem. She kissed them and left them to play. She hoped they would always be kind and share. She loved them very much. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to make mud pies and pretend they were chefs. They used sticks and leaves and stones to decorate their pies. They had a big bowl and a spoon to stir the mud. + +"Look, Ben, I made a chocolate cake!" Lila said, holding up her pie. + +"That's not a chocolate cake, that's a mud pie!" Ben said, laughing. "Here, I made a carrot cake. It has orange leaves on top." + +They put their pies on a tray and carried them to the table. They pretended to eat them and make yummy noises. + +Suddenly, they saw a big fly buzzing around their pies. It landed on Lila's pie and started to eat it. + +"Hey, go away, fly!" Lila shouted, waving her spoon. "That's my cake!" + +The fly did not listen. It flew to Ben's pie and ate some of that too. + +"Stop it, fly!" Ben yelled, throwing a stone. "That's my cake!" + +The fly did not care. It flew back and forth, eating from both pies. + +Lila and Ben were very angry. They tried to chase the fly away, but it was too fast and clever. It dodged their spoon and stone and stick. + +"Let's get some water and splash it!" Lila said, having an idea. + +"Good idea!" Ben said, nodding. + +They ran to the tap and filled their bowl with water. They came back to the table and saw the fly still eating their pies. + +"Ready, Ben?" Lila asked. + +"Ready, Lila!" Ben answered. + +They threw the water at the fly and the pies. The fly got wet and flew away. The pies got soggy and fell apart. + +Lila and Ben looked at their ruined pies. They felt sad and sorry. + +"Maybe we should have shared our cakes with the fly," Lila said. + +"Maybe," Ben said. + +They decided to make new pies and be more friendly to the flies. They also decided to be more tidy and clean up their mess. They had fun playing in the garden. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with a cliff at the end. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "It will be fun!" + +"I don't know, Ben," Lily said. "It looks high and scary. What if we fall?" + +"Don't be silly, Lily," Ben said. "We are strong and brave. Come on, follow me!" + +Ben ran up the hill, but Lily stayed behind. She was afraid of the cliff. She watched Ben as he got closer and closer to the edge. She saw him stop and look down. She heard him scream. + +"Lily, help!" Ben cried. "I'm stuck! The cliff is too steep and I can't go back!" + +Lily was very scared, but she loved her brother. She ran up the hill as fast as she could. She reached Ben and grabbed his hand. + +"Ben, I'm here!" Lily said. "Don't worry, I'll pull you up!" + +Lily pulled and pulled, and Ben moved away from the cliff. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben said. "You saved me. I'm sorry I was mean to you. You were right, the cliff was dangerous." + +"It's okay, Ben," Lily said. "I'm glad you're safe. Next time, let's listen to each other and be careful." + +They walked down the hill, holding hands. They saw their mom waiting for them. She was happy to see them, but also angry. + +"Where were you?" Mom asked. "I was looking for you. You know you're not supposed to go near the cliff. It's too risky." + +"We're sorry, Mom," Lily and Ben said. "We learned our lesson. We won't do it again." + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. She was proud of them for being brave and kind. She took them home and gave them some cookies. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful when you explore new places, and listen to your friends and family who care about you. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pile of newspapers on a bench. They ran over to look at them. + +"Wow, look at all the pictures!" Lily said. She picked up a newspaper and gazed at the colorful photos of animals, cars and people. + +"Can we take them home?" Tom asked. He wanted to cut out the pictures and make a collage. + +"No, we can't," Lily said. "They belong to someone else. Maybe they will come back for them." + +But no one came back for the newspapers. They were left there by a careless man who forgot to take them with him. He was in a hurry to catch the bus and did not notice that he dropped them. + +Tom and Lily waited for a while, but they got bored. They decided to play with the newspapers instead. They made hats, boats, planes and masks out of them. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a strong wind blew and scattered the newspapers all over the park. They flew in the air, landed on the grass, stuck to the trees and fences. Tom and Lily tried to catch them, but they were too fast. + +"Oh no, what have we done?" Lily cried. She felt bad for making a mess. + +"Sorry, sorry!" Tom said. He felt bad too. + +They heard a loud voice behind them. It was the park keeper. He was angry. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with those newspapers? Don't you know they are not toys? You have to clean up this mess right now!" he shouted. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They apologized to the park keeper and helped him pick up the newspapers. They learned their lesson. They never played with newspapers again. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big orange balloon in the sky. It has a message on it. Anna and Ben want to read the message. + +"Look, Ben, a balloon!" Anna says. "It is orange and pretty. What does it say?" + +"I don't know, Anna. It is too far. Maybe it is a hello from someone. Or a wish. Or a secret." Ben says. + +They run after the balloon. They want to catch it. But the balloon is faster. It goes over the trees and the houses. Anna and Ben are sad. They think they will never see the balloon again. + +But then they see a boy. He has a long stick. He is trying to reach the balloon. He wants to save it. He sees Anna and Ben. + +"Help me, please!" he says. "This is my balloon. It has a message for my grandma. She is sick. I want to make her happy. But the wind took my balloon away. Can you help me save it?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They want to help the boy. They run to him. They hold his stick. They try to make it longer. They reach the balloon. They pull it down. They save it. + +The boy is happy. He hugs Anna and Ben. He shows them the message. It says: "I love you, grandma. Get well soon. Your grandson, Leo." + +Anna and Ben smile. They think it is a nice message. They are glad they saved the balloon. They are glad they made a new friend. They are glad they had a fun adventure. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They are making a big tower with many colors. Anna likes the red blocks and Ben likes the blue blocks. They are having fun. + +But then, Ben sees a yellow block. He wants the yellow block for his tower. He reaches for it, but Anna grabs it first. She says, "No, this is mine! I saw it first!" + +Ben is angry. He says, "Give it to me! It is not fair!" He pulls the block from Anna's hand. But he pulls too hard. The block flies out of his hand and hits the tower. The tower falls down and makes a loud noise. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They look at the broken tower. They have lost their game. They have no more blocks to play with. They start to cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She sees the mess and the tears. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you crying?" + +Anna and Ben tell Mom what happened. They say they are sorry. Mom says, "It is okay. You can share the blocks and play nicely. But first, you need to clean up this mess. And then, you can have a snack. I have some cookies and juice for you." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, Mom." They start to pick up the blocks and put them in a box. They are still sad, but they feel a little better. + +Mom brings them the cookies and juice. She says, "Here you go. Enjoy your snack. But be careful, the juice is sour. It is lemon juice. Do you like lemon juice?" + +Anna and Ben try the juice. They make a funny face. They say, "Ew, sour!" They do not like the juice. They like the cookies better. They smile and laugh. They are friends again. +Sam and Lily were at the park with their mom. They wanted to go on the big slide, but there was a long line of kids waiting. Sam and Lily felt miserable. They did not like to wait. + +"Mom, can we go on the slide now?" Sam asked. + +"Not yet, honey. We have to wait for our turn," Mom said. + +"But it's taking too long!" Lily whined. + +"I know, sweetie. But we have to be patient and polite," Mom said. + +Sam and Lily looked at the line. It did not seem to move. They saw some kids laughing and having fun on the slide. They felt more miserable. + +"Look, Mom, those kids are cutting the line!" Sam said, pointing at two boys who ran past the other kids and climbed up the slide. + +"That's not fair!" Lily said. + +Mom looked at the boys. She frowned. She did not like it when people were rude. + +"Hey, you two, get back in line!" Mom shouted. + +The boys looked at Mom. They saw that she was angry. They felt scared. They got off the slide and ran away. + +"Good job, Mom!" Sam said. + +"Yeah, you showed them!" Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She hugged Sam and Lily. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very good and kind. Now, let's go on the slide. It's our turn!" Mom said. + +Sam and Lily cheered. They followed Mom to the slide. They felt happy. They did not look at the line anymore. They looked at the slide. It was big and shiny and fun. They slid down one by one. They laughed and had fun. They forgot about being miserable. They had a great time at the park. +Anna liked to touch things. She liked to touch soft toys, shiny stones, and warm blankets. But there was one thing she was not allowed to touch. It was Mommy's diary. Mommy said it was her special book, and Anna had to ask before touching it. + +One day, Mommy was busy in the kitchen. Anna saw the diary on the table. It looked light and pretty, with a pink cover and a lock. Anna wanted to touch it. She thought Mommy would not mind. She climbed on a chair and reached for the diary. + +But as soon as she touched it, the diary made a loud beep. Anna was scared. She dropped the diary and fell off the chair. Mommy heard the noise and came running. She saw Anna on the floor and the diary on the table. She was angry. + +"Anna, what did you do?" Mommy asked. "Did you touch my diary?" + +Anna nodded. She felt sorry. She did not mean to make Mommy mad. + +"Anna, you know you are not supposed to touch my diary. It is not a toy. It is a secret. You could have broken it or lost it. You have to ask me first, okay?" + +Anna nodded again. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't touch it again. I love you." + +Mommy sighed. She picked up Anna and hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Anna. But you have to listen to me. Next time, please ask me before touching anything that is not yours. Okay?" + +Anna nodded. She smiled. She learned her lesson. She did not touch Mommy's diary again. She touched other things instead. +Lila and Tom are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They have a large box that they pretend is a garage. They fill their cars with fuel from a small bottle. They make vroom-vroom noises as they drive around. + +"Look, Lila, I have a police car!" Tom says. "I can protect you from bad guys." + +"I have a fire truck!" Lila says. "I can put out fires and save people." + +They have fun playing together, until they hear a loud roar. They look up and see a big dog running towards them. The dog has sharp teeth and a long tail. It looks angry and hungry. + +"Help!" Lila and Tom scream. They are scared of the dog. They drop their cars and run to the box. They hide inside and close the flap. + +The dog reaches the box and sniffs around. It smells the fuel and the cars. It tries to bite the box and tear it apart. It barks and growls. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Tom shouts. "You can't have our cars! They are ours!" + +"Leave us alone!" Lila cries. "You are mean and scary!" + +The dog does not listen. It keeps attacking the box. Lila and Tom hug each other and hope the dog will go away. + +Then they hear another noise. It is their mom. She comes out of the house and sees the dog. She is not afraid. She has a large stick in her hand. She yells at the dog and waves the stick. + +"Hey, you! Get away from my kids!" she says. "You are not welcome here! Go back to your owner!" + +The dog sees the mom and the stick. It is not brave anymore. It whines and runs away. It does not want to fight the mom. + +Lila and Tom peek out of the box. They see their mom smiling at them. They feel safe and happy. They run to her and hug her. + +"Mom, you saved us!" Tom says. "You are the best!" + +"Mom, you are our hero!" Lila says. "We love you!" + +Mom hugs them back and kisses them. She is proud of them. + +"I love you too, my sweeties," she says. "You are very brave. But next time, be careful of strange dogs. They can be dangerous." + +"Yes, mom, we will," Lila and Tom say. "Can we play with our cars again?" + +"Of course you can," mom says. "But first, let's go inside and have some cookies. You deserve a treat." + +Lila and Tom agree. They pick up their cars and follow mom to the house. They are glad they have each other and mom to protect them. They are a happy family. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play in the forest. They liked to look for berries that were sweet and juicy. One day, they found a big bush with many red berries. They were very happy and started to pick some. + +"Look, Lila, these berries are so yummy!" Ben said, putting one in his mouth. + +"Let me try, Ben!" Lila said, reaching for a berry. + +But before she could take one, a loud growl came from behind the bush. It was a big bear, and he looked very angry. He had a scar on his face and one of his ears was torn. He was a troubled bear who did not like to share. + +"Hey, these are my berries!" the bear roared. "You are stealing from me! Go away!" + +Lila and Ben were very scared. They dropped the berries and ran away as fast as they could. They did not want to make the bear more angry. + +As they ran, they saw another bush with blue berries. They looked tasty, but they were afraid to pick them. + +"Maybe these berries belong to another bear," Lila said. + +"Or maybe they belong to a fox, or a wolf, or a snake," Ben said. + +They decided to leave the berries alone and go back to their home. They learned that some things in the forest did not belong to them, and that they had to be careful and respectful. They were still friends, and they still liked to play in the forest, but they never went near the red berries again. +Anna loved to play the piano. She liked to press the keys and make sounds. Sometimes she sang along. She had a big piano in her room. It was wide and shiny. + +One day, Anna's mom said, "Anna, I have a surprise for you. Come with me." Anna followed her mom to the living room. There was a big box in the middle of the floor. It had colorful paper and a bow on it. + +"What is it, mom?" Anna asked. + +"It's a gift for you, sweetie. Do you want to open it?" her mom said. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna said. She ran to the box and tore the paper. She saw something black and white inside. She lifted the lid and saw keys. It was a piano. A small piano that she could carry around. + +"Wow, mom, thank you! It's a piano!" Anna said. She hugged her mom and kissed her cheek. + +"You're welcome, Anna. I know how much you love to play the piano. Now you can play it anywhere you want. Do you want to try it?" her mom said. + +"Yes, mom, I do!" Anna said. She put the piano on the floor and sat down. She pressed the keys and made sounds. She smiled and sang along. She was very happy. She had a big piano and a small piano. She loved them both. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a yellow folder with many pictures inside. They like to look at the pictures and make up stories. + +"Look, this is a lion. He is big and strong. He can roar very loud," Lily says, holding up a picture. + +"Wow, he is scary. I don't want to meet him. But maybe he is nice and likes to play," Ben says, looking at the picture. + +They hear a voice from the house. It is Mom. She says, "Lily, Ben, time to wash your hands. Lunch is ready." + +Lily and Ben run to the house. They leave the yellow folder on the grass. They don't see that a dog is coming. The dog is curious. He smells the folder. He thinks it is a toy. He bites the folder. He tears the pictures. He makes a mess. + +Lily and Ben wash their hands. They go to the kitchen. They see Mom. She has a plate with sandwiches. They are hungry. They say, "Thank you, Mom." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, my loves. How was your playtime?" + +Lily and Ben say, "It was fun. We looked at pictures. We made up stories." + +Mom says, "That sounds nice. Where is your yellow folder?" + +Lily and Ben say, "We left it in the garden. We will get it later." + +Mom says, "Okay, but be careful. Don't leave your things outside. They might get lost or dirty." + +Lily and Ben say, "Okay, Mom. We will remember." + +They eat their sandwiches. They are happy. They don't know that their yellow folder is ruined. They don't know that the dog is still playing with it. They don't know that they will be sad when they see it. +Sara and Tom like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow, up and down, and around the trees. They have fun and feel good. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown, and has a loud bark. The dog runs after Sara and Tom. They are scared and run away. + +"Help, help!" Sara and Tom shout. "The dog is chasing us!" + +They see a man near a shower. The shower is for people who jog and sweat. The man is wet and has a towel. + +"Quick, quick!" the man says. "Come here and hide behind the shower. The dog will not find you." + +Sara and Tom run to the shower and hide. The dog runs past them and does not see them. They are safe and happy. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Sara and Tom say to the man. "You are very kind and brave." + +"You are welcome, welcome!" the man says. "But be careful, careful. The dog is not nice and friendly. He likes to bite and chase. Next time, do not jog near him." + +Sara and Tom nod and smile. They say goodbye to the man and jog to their home. They tell their mom and dad about the dog and the shower. They are glad they are okay. They hug and kiss their mom and dad. They love them very much. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a bird's nest in the tree. They want to look at the eggs. + +They find a ladder in the shed. They carry it to the tree. Lily holds the ladder. Tom climbs up. He is careful. He reaches the nest. He sees four light blue eggs. They are small and smooth. + +He hears a noise. He looks up. He sees the bird. It is angry. It flies at Tom. It pecks his head. Tom is scared. He cries. He wants to go down. + +Lily hears Tom. She wants to help. She climbs up the ladder. She grabs Tom's hand. She pulls him down. They run away from the bird. They leave the ladder. + +They hug each other. They are safe. They say sorry to the bird. They learn a lesson. They do not touch the nest again. +Lily and Ben liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw something unusual in the park. It was a big white skeleton. It had no skin, no hair, no eyes, no nose, no mouth. It was just bones. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is a dinosaur." + +"Maybe it is a monster," Lily said. + +They were curious and scared. They wanted to see it closer, but they also wanted to run away. They decided to play a game. + +"Let's race to the skeleton and back," Ben said. "Whoever is faster wins." + +"OK," Lily said. "But don't touch it. It might bite." + +They counted to three and ran as fast as they could. The skeleton was near a big tree. They reached the tree and turned around. They ran back to the swings. + +Lily was faster than Ben. She got to the swings first. + +"I win, I win!" she shouted. + +"Good job, Lily," Ben said. "You are very fast." + +They looked at the skeleton again. It was still there, not moving. + +"Maybe it is not a dinosaur or a monster," Lily said. "Maybe it is just a toy." + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But it is a very unusual toy." + +They laughed and played some more. They forgot about the skeleton. They had fun in the park. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They do not like to go to the shop with Mom. The shop is big and loud and boring. + +One day, Mom says, "We have to go to the shop, Tom and Lily. We have no coffee. I need coffee to wake up." Tom and Lily groan. They do not want to go. They want to stay home and play. + +Mom puts them in the car and drives to the shop. She parks near the door and says, "Stay here, Tom and Lily. I will be back soon. Do not touch anything." She locks the car and goes inside. + +Tom and Lily are bored. They look around the car. They see Mom's coffee cup on the seat. It is half full. Tom says, "I wonder what coffee tastes like. Mom likes it so much." Lily says, "Let's try it. Maybe it is yummy." + +They reach for the cup and share it. They sip the coffee. It is terrible. It is bitter and cold and makes them cough. They spit it out and make faces. They do not like coffee at all. They wish they had water or juice or milk. + +Mom comes back with a bag of coffee. She sees the cup and the mess. She says, "Tom and Lily, what did you do? Did you drink my coffee?" Tom and Lily nod. They look sad and sorry. Mom says, "Oh, you poor things. Coffee is not for children. It is for grown-ups. It is not yummy. It is terrible. You must be thirsty. Here, have some water." + +She gives them water and wipes their mouths. She hugs them and says, "I love you, Tom and Lily. Next time, do not touch my coffee. OK?" Tom and Lily say, "OK, Mom. We love you too. And we do not like coffee. Ever." Mom smiles and says, "Good. Now let's go home and play." +Sara and Ben like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two brown buttons for eyes. They are very happy with their snowman. + +But the sun is very bright and warm. It makes the snow melt. Sara and Ben see their snowman get smaller and smaller. They are very sad. They want their snowman to stay. + +They run to their mom and tell her what is happening. Mom hugs them and says, "Don't worry, my loves. The snowman is not gone. He is just changing. He is becoming water. Water is very important. It helps the flowers grow and the birds drink. Maybe your snowman will come back as rain or snow another day." + +Sara and Ben listen to mom's voice. They feel better. They understand that things change. They say goodbye to their snowman and thank him for the fun. They go inside and have some hot chocolate. They hope to see their snowman again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a colorful caterpillar on a leaf. It had many stripes of red, yellow, green and blue. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can I touch it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it will bite you." + +Lily wanted to test the caterpillar. She reached out her hand slowly. The caterpillar did not move. It felt soft and fuzzy. + +"It is nice," Lily said. "It does not bite." + +Tom was curious too. He touched the caterpillar with his finger. It tickled him. + +"Hehe, it is funny," Tom said. + +They both smiled and watched the caterpillar. They wondered what it would become when it grew up. Maybe a butterfly or a moth. They hoped it would be colorful too. +Tom and Anna are playing with their toys on the floor. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They are having fun and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Tom says. + +"My doll is pretty, she has a dress and a hat!" Anna says. + +They hear their mom calling from the kitchen. "Tom, Anna, lunch is ready! Come to the table, please!" + +Tom and Anna put their toys away and run to the kitchen. They see two plates of soup and two glasses of milk on the table. They sit on their chairs and say thank you to their mom. + +"Be careful, the soup is hot. Blow on it before you eat it," their mom says. + +Tom and Anna blow on their soup and take small spoons. They like the soup, it is tasty and warm. They drink their milk, it is cold and sweet. + +"Mom, can we have more soup?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, honey, there is more in the pot. Do you mind if I have some of your milk?" their mom asks. + +"No, mom, I don't mind. You can have some of my milk," Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom, you are very kind. How about you, Anna, do you mind if I have some of your milk?" their mom asks. + +"Yes, mom, I mind. I want all of my milk. It is mine!" Anna says. + +"Anna, that is not nice. You should share with your mom. She made the soup for you," Tom says. + +"But I like my milk. It is cold and sweet. I don't want to share it," Anna says. + +"Anna, sharing is caring. You have enough milk for yourself and your mom. You can have more later if you want. Please, don't be selfish," their mom says. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She looks at her mom and sees her smile. She looks at her milk and sees it is cold and sweet. She looks at Tom and sees he is happy. + +"OK, mom, I don't mind. You can have some of my milk. I love you, mom," Anna says. + +"Thank you, Anna, you are very sweet. I love you, too," their mom says. + +They finish their lunch and hug their mom. They go back to their toys and play some more. They are happy and warm. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big green thing with spikes. It was a cactus. Tom wanted to touch it, but Lily said no. + +"Don't touch it, Tom. It will hurt you. The spikes are sharp," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the cactus and put his hand on it. He felt a lot of pain. He cried out loud. He pulled his hand back and saw blood. He was sad. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She said she was sorry. She helped him to the bench. She gave him a band-aid and a kiss. She said they should go home and tell mom. + +Tom nodded. He held Lily's hand. He said thank you. He learned a lesson. He would not touch a cactus again. He would listen to Lily. She was a good sister. They walked home together. They were still friends. +Sam loved waffles. He liked to eat them with butter and honey. He also liked to share them with his friends. One day, he made some waffles with his mom. They smelled very good. + +He said to his mom, "Can I invite Lily and Ben to have waffles with us? They are my best friends." + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can. That is very kind of you. Go and ask them if they want to come." + +Sam ran to his neighbors' houses and knocked on their doors. He said, "Hi, Lily. Hi, Ben. I made some waffles with my mom. Do you want to have some with me? They are very yummy." + +Lily and Ben were happy. They said, "Yes, we do. Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend." + +They followed Sam to his house. His mom welcomed them and gave them each a plate of waffles. They ate them with butter and honey. They said, "Wow, these are the best waffles ever. You are very impressive, Sam. You can make waffles with your mom." + +Sam felt proud and happy. He said, "Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Ben. I am glad you like them. I like to share them with you. Sharing is fun and nice." + +His mom hugged him and said, "You are right, Sam. Sharing is fun and nice. And you are a very generous and thoughtful boy. I am proud of you." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They said, "We are proud of you, too, Sam. And we are lucky to have you as our friend." + +They finished their waffles and played together. They had a lot of fun. They learned that sharing is a good thing to do. And they thanked Sam for inviting them. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a doll and Tom has a car. One day, they go to the park with their toys. + +At the park, they see a man. The man has a table. On the table, there are many toys. The man says he can sell the toys. Sara and Tom want to see the toys. + +They go to the table. The man is nosy. He asks them many questions. He asks them their names, their ages, their homes. Sara and Tom do not like the man. They want to play with the toys. + +They see a toy they like. It is a wide train. It has many colors. It can make sounds. Sara and Tom want the train. They ask the man how much it is. + +The man says it is very expensive. He says they need to give him their toys and some money. Sara and Tom do not want to give him their toys. They like their toys. They say no to the man. + +The man is angry. He says they are rude. He says they cannot play with the train. He takes the train away. He tells them to go away. + +Sara and Tom are sad. They do not like the man. They do not like the park. They want to go home. They take their toys and leave. They say they will never come back. They say they will play with their toys at home. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily liked to write in her diary every day. She wrote about her toys, her friends, her dreams and her feelings. She kept her diary in a secret place under her bed, where no one could find it. + +One day, Lily came home from school and saw her brother Tom in her room. He was holding her diary and reading it out loud. He was making fun of her words and laughing. Lily felt very angry and sad. + +"Stop! Stop! Stop!" she shouted. "That is my diary! Give it back to me! You are very naughty!" + +Tom ignored her and kept reading. He said, "Lily loves Ben. Lily wants to marry Ben. Lily thinks Ben is handsome and smart. Ha ha ha!" + +Lily ran to him and tried to grab her diary. They started to fight and pull and push. The diary tore in half and the pages flew everywhere. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the tears and the shouting. She was very upset. + +"What is going on here?" she asked. "Why are you fighting? Why did you ruin Lily's diary?" + +Tom and Lily stopped and looked at Mom. They felt ashamed and sorry. They tried to explain, but Mom was not happy. + +She said, "You both need to apologize to each other and to me. Tom, you should not take Lily's diary without her permission. That is very rude and mean. Lily, you should not hit Tom or yell at him. That is not how we solve problems. You both need to learn to respect and share and be kind." + +Tom and Lily said they were sorry. They hugged each other and Mom. They helped to pick up the pages and tape them together. They promised to be nicer to each other and to Lily's diary. Mom smiled and gave them a kiss. She said, "I love you both, but please don't make such a fuss again." +Lily liked to eat cookies. She liked cookies with patterns on them. She liked stars, hearts, and flowers. She liked to eat them with milk. + +One day, Lily saw a new cookie in the jar. It was big and round. It had a pattern of a lion on it. Lily wanted to eat the lion cookie. She took it out of the jar and bit it. + +But the lion cookie was tough. It was hard to bite and chew. Lily did not like the lion cookie. It hurt her teeth and mouth. She spit it out and made a face. + +Mommy saw Lily and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed Mommy the lion cookie. She said, "Lion cookie tough. No like lion cookie." + +Mommy smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "Lion cookie not for eating. Lion cookie for playing. It is a puzzle cookie. You can break it and put it back together. See?" + +Mommy broke the lion cookie into pieces. She showed Lily how to fit them together like a puzzle. Lily saw the lion pattern again. She liked the puzzle cookie. She said, "Puzzle cookie fun. Like puzzle cookie." + +Mommy and Lily played with the puzzle cookie. They made other patterns with the pieces. They had fun. Lily forgot about eating cookies. She was happy. +Lily liked to dress up as a dancer. She had a pink dress, a shiny crown and shoes that made noise when she walked. She felt very pretty and special when she wore them. She liked to dance in front of the mirror and pretend she was on a big stage. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw some other kids playing. They had ordinary clothes, like jeans and t-shirts. They were running, jumping and laughing. Lily wanted to join them, but she was afraid they would not like her dress. She thought they would think she was silly or stuck-up. + +She stayed on the bench with her mom and watched them. She felt lonely and sad. She wished she had ordinary clothes too. She asked her mom if they could go home and change. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Lily, you are beautiful no matter what you wear. You can dress up as a dancer or wear ordinary clothes. It doesn't matter. What matters is how you treat others and yourself. If you are kind, friendly and happy, you will make friends easily. Don't be afraid to be yourself and have fun." + +Lily listened to her mom and felt better. She decided to give it a try. She got off the bench and walked towards the other kids. She said hello and asked if she could play with them. They smiled and welcomed her. They said they liked her dress and her shoes. They asked her if she liked to dance. She said yes and showed them some of her moves. They clapped and cheered. They asked her if she wanted to play tag with them. She said yes and ran with them. She had a lot of fun. + +She learned that day that she could be a dancer and a friend. She learned that she could wear whatever she liked and still be accepted. She learned that being ordinary is not a bad thing. It just means being yourself. And being yourself is the best thing you can be. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find things. Lily had a long spoon and Tom had a short one. They took turns to dig and see what they could find. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shiny rock!" Tom said, holding up a small pebble. "It is very pretty. Can I keep it?" + +"Sure, Tom, you can keep it. It is your rock now. You can put it in your pocket," Lily said, smiling. She liked to share with Tom. He was her best friend. + +Lily kept digging and soon she found something too. It was a small bone. It was white and hard. Lily wondered what animal it came from. Maybe a bird or a mouse. + +"Look, Tom, I found a bone!" Lily said, showing him her find. "It is very old. Maybe it was a dinosaur bone!" + +"Wow, Lily, that is cool! A dinosaur bone! Can I see it?" Tom said, reaching for the bone. + +Lily gave him the bone and he looked at it closely. He liked dinosaurs. He had a book about them at home. + +"Maybe we can bury it again and pretend we are paleontologists," Tom said, giving the bone back to Lily. "Paleontologists are people who dig up dinosaur bones and learn about them." + +"Okay, Tom, that sounds fun. Let's bury it again and then dig it up later," Lily said, nodding. She liked to pretend too. She had a hat and a magnifying glass for playing detective. + +They dug a deep hole and put the bone inside. Then they covered it with dirt and patted it down. They marked the spot with a stick and a leaf. + +"There, we buried the bone. Now we can come back later and find it again," Tom said, smiling. + +"Good job, Tom. We are very good paleontologists. Let's go and play something else now," Lily said, holding his hand. + +They ran off to the swing set, happy and proud. They had a long spoon, a shiny rock, and a dinosaur bone. They had a lot of things to play with and a lot of stories to tell. +Anna and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were going to a party and had to dress up in lovely clothes. Anna had a pink dress for her doll and Ben had a blue suit for his doll. + +"Look, my doll is so lovely in her pink dress!" Anna said. "She is the prettiest doll in the world!" + +"No, my doll is more lovely in his blue suit!" Ben said. "He is the smartest doll in the world!" + +They started to argue about whose doll was more lovely. They could not agree and they got angry with each other. They stopped playing and turned away from each other. + +Their dog, Spot, saw them fighting and felt sad. He wanted them to be friends again. He had an idea. He ran to the house and brought back a hat and a robe. He put them on and sat on a chair. He barked loudly to get their attention. + +"Spot, what are you doing?" Anna and Ben asked. + +"I am the judge," Spot said. "I will decide whose doll is more lovely. Bring your dolls to me." + +Anna and Ben were curious. They brought their dolls to Spot. Spot looked at them carefully. He nodded his head. + +"Both your dolls are lovely," Spot said. "They are both pretty and smart. They can go to the party together and have fun. You should not fight over them. You should share them and play nicely." + +Anna and Ben realized that Spot was right. They felt sorry for being mean to each other. They hugged and said sorry. + +"Thank you, Spot," Anna and Ben said. "You are a good judge and a good friend. We love you." + +Spot wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy that they were happy. They all went to the party and had a lovely time. +Tom was a bald boy who liked to play music. He had a drum and a flute and a guitar. He wanted to join a band with his friends, but they said no. They said he was too bald and too loud. + +"Why can't I join your band?" Tom asked them. "I can play many songs." + +"Sorry, Tom, but you don't belong in our band," said Lily, who had a piano. "You have no hair and you make too much noise. We want a band that is nice and quiet." + +Tom felt sad and angry. He ran away from his friends and went to the park. There he saw a man who was also bald and who had a big trumpet. The man was playing music that was loud and fun. Tom liked his music and went to talk to him. + +"Hello, mister, I like your trumpet. Can I play with you?" Tom asked. + +"Hello, little boy, I like your drum. Of course you can play with me. Do you want to join my band?" the man said. + +"You have a band?" Tom said. + +"Yes, I have a band with other bald people who play loud music. We are called the Bald Band. We play music for everyone who likes to have fun. Do you want to have fun?" the man said. + +"Yes, I want to have fun. I want to join the Bald Band. Can I?" Tom said. + +"Sure, you can. You belong in the Bald Band. Come on, let's go and play some music." the man said. + +Tom was happy. He followed the man and met the other bald people who had different instruments. They welcomed him and gave him a hat with a trumpet on it. They played music together and made everyone in the park smile and dance. Tom forgot about his old friends and felt he had found a new family. He was proud to be bald and loud. He was proud to be in the Bald Band. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the jeep. The jeep is big and red. It can make sounds and move. + +One day, Lily and Max want to play with the jeep. But they have a problem. They both want to drive the jeep. They start to fight. + +"I want to drive the jeep!" Lily says. + +"No, I want to drive the jeep!" Max says. + +They pull and push the jeep. They are not happy. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the jeep. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting?" + +"We both want to drive the jeep!" Lily and Max say. + +Mom thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you take turns?" Mom says. "Lily can drive the jeep first, and then Max can drive the jeep. Or Max can drive the jeep first, and then Lily can drive the jeep. You can decide." + +Lily and Max look at each other. They think Mom's idea is good. They decide to take turns. + +"OK, I will drive the jeep first," Lily says. + +"OK, then I will drive the jeep next," Max says. + +They stop fighting. They smile. They hug Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom," they say. + +Mom smiles too. She is happy. + +"Have fun, kids," she says. + +Lily and Max get in the jeep. They make sounds and move. They have fun. They laugh. They think the jeep is funny. They are happy. +Sam was sick. He had a bad cough and a hot head. Mom and Dad were worried. They took him to the hospital in the car. Sam did not like the hospital. It was big and noisy and smelled funny. + +The doctor was nice. She looked at Sam and gave him some medicine. She said he had to stay in the hospital for one night. Sam was scared. He did not want to sleep in a strange bed. He wanted to go home. + +Mom and Dad stayed with Sam until it was dark. They read him a story and gave him a hug and a kiss. They said they would come back in the morning. Sam tried to be brave, but he felt lonely and sad. + +He heard a soft voice next to him. It was a girl in the bed next to him. Her name was Lily. She was sick too. She said she had been in the hospital for a long time. She said she knew how Sam felt. + +She reached out her hand and gave Sam a small toy. It was a bear. She said it was her favorite toy. She said it helped her feel better. She said Sam could hold it for the night. + +Sam smiled and thanked Lily. He held the bear and felt its soft fur. He felt a little better. Lily said they could be friends. She said they could talk and play and rock the bear together. She said they could make the hospital less dark and scary. + +Sam nodded and agreed. He and Lily talked and played and rocked the bear together. They made each other laugh and forget their pain. They fell asleep holding the bear and each other's hand. They were not alone. They were friends. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. But they do not like to share. One day, they see a big cake on the table. It is Mom's birthday cake. It has pink frosting and sprinkles. It looks yummy. + +"Can we have some cake?" Tom asks Mom. + +"Not now, sweetie. The cake is for later, after dinner. You can have a small piece then," Mom says. + +Tom and Sam nod. But they are hungry and curious. They hope the cake tastes good. They wait until Mom goes to the living room. Then they sneak to the table. They each grab a fork and poke the cake. + +"Wow, this is so good!" Tom says, licking his fork. + +"Let me try!" Sam says, poking the cake too. + +They eat some more cake. They do not notice the big hole they make in the cake. They do not hear Mom coming back to the kitchen. + +"Tom! Sam! What are you doing?" Mom yells, seeing the cake. + +Tom and Sam drop their forks. They look at Mom. They look at the cake. They feel bad. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We wanted to taste the cake. It was so good," Tom says. + +"Yeah, we're sorry, Mom. We hope you're not mad," Sam says. + +Mom sighs. She is mad and sad. She worked hard to make the cake. She wanted to surprise Dad and the guests. She wanted to have a nice birthday. + +"Boys, you know you should not touch the cake. It was not for you. It was for later. You ruined the cake. Now I have to make another one. But I don't have enough ingredients. I have to go to the store and buy some more. But they are expensive. We don't have a lot of money. We have to buy cheap things. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Tom and Sam nod. They understand. They feel worse. + +"We're very sorry, Mom. We love you. We want you to have a happy birthday. Can we help you make a new cake?" Tom says. + +"Yeah, we're very sorry, Mom. We love you. We want to make you happy. Can we go to the store with you and help you buy cheap things?" Sam says. + +Mom smiles a little. She loves her boys. She knows they are sorry. She knows they want to help. She hugs them. + +"Thank you, boys. I love you too. You can help me make a new cake. And you can go to the store with me and help me buy cheap things. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me to share. Share the cake. Share the toys. Share the love. Can you do that?" Mom says. + +Tom and Sam nod. They promise. They want to share. They want to make Mom happy. They want to have a happy birthday. They hope the new cake tastes good too. +Tom and Lily liked to go to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, slide down the slide, and run on the grass. But their favorite thing was to feed the goats that lived in a small farm in the park. The goats were friendly and funny, and they always wanted more food. + +One day, Tom and Lily brought some carrots and lettuce to the park. They ran to the farm and saw the goats waiting for them. They gave them some food and petted them. The goats made happy noises and ate the food quickly. + +"Can we give them more, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but not too much. They might get sick if they eat too much," mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and gave them some more food. But they did not see that one goat was very hungry and greedy. He wanted all the food for himself. He pushed the other goats away and tried to grab the food from Tom and Lily's hands. + +"Hey, stop it!" Lily said. "That's not nice!" + +The hungry goat did not listen. He saw that Tom had a big carrot in his hand. He jumped and bit the carrot, but he also bit Tom's finger. + +"Ow!" Tom cried. "He bit me!" + +Mom heard Tom's cry and ran to him. She saw the hungry goat and the carrot. She was angry and scared. + +"Bad goat! Go away!" she shouted. She picked up Tom and checked his finger. It was bleeding a little, but it was not a big wound. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" she asked. + +"It hurts, mom," Tom said. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Let's go to the nurse and get a band-aid," mom said. + +She took Tom and Lily away from the farm. The hungry goat looked at them and felt sorry. He realized he had been mean and foolish. He wished he could say sorry, but he could only make a sad noise. + +The end. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and read books. Today, they are going to grandma's house. Grandma is very nice and makes yummy food. + +"Are you ready, Sara and Ben?" mom asks. "We are going to spend the day with grandma." + +"Yes, mom!" Sara and Ben say. They put on their coats and hats and get in the car. Mom drives them to grandma's house. + +"Hello, my darlings!" grandma says. She hugs and kisses Sara and Ben. "I'm so happy to see you. Come in, come in." + +Grandma has a big house with many rooms. Sara and Ben run to the living room, where they find a big basket of toys. They pick out their favorites and start to play. + +"Grandma, can we play with these?" Sara asks. + +"Of course, my dear. They are for you. Have fun!" grandma says. + +Sara and Ben play with the toys for a long time. They make noises and stories and laugh. Grandma watches them and smiles. + +"Are you hungry, Sara and Ben?" grandma asks. "I have made a special meal for you." + +"Yes, grandma!" Sara and Ben say. They put away the toys and go to the kitchen. Grandma has cooked chicken and potatoes and carrots and peas. She also has baked a cake with frosting and sprinkles. + +"Wow, grandma! This looks so good!" Ben says. + +"Thank you, my sweet. I hope you like it." grandma says. + +Sara and Ben sit at the table and eat their meal. They use their forks and spoons and napkins. They say thank you and please. They tell grandma what they did at school and at home. + +"Grandma, you are the best!" Sara says. + +"I love you, Sara and Ben. You are the best, too!" grandma says. + +After they finish their meal, grandma cuts a slice of cake for each of them. The cake is soft and sweet and melts in their mouths. + +"Grandma, this is the best cake ever!" Ben says. + +"I'm glad you like it, my dear. It's your favorite, chocolate." grandma says. + +Sara and Ben eat their cake and lick their fingers. They are very happy and full. They hug and kiss grandma and say thank you. + +"Grandma, can we come again?" Sara asks. + +"Of course, my darlings. You can come anytime. I love you very much." grandma says. + +Mom comes to pick them up. Sara and Ben say goodbye to grandma and get in the car. They tell mom about their day and how much they love grandma. + +Mom smiles and says, "I love grandma, too. She is very kind and generous. You are lucky to have her." + +Sara and Ben nod and agree. They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of grandma and her soft cake. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or rocks. But today they found something very special. It was a gem. It was red and sparkly and beautiful. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lila said, holding the gem in her hand. "It's so pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Tom said, reaching for the gem. "I want to hold it too!" + +But Lila did not want to share. She liked the gem too much. She became greedy and mean. She pulled the gem away from Tom and said, "No, it's mine! Go away!" + +Tom was sad and angry. He liked the gem too. He wanted to play with it with Lila. He became miserable and lonely. He said, "That's not fair! You're being a bad friend!" + +Lila did not care. She hugged the gem and ran away. She thought she was happy, but she was not. She had lost her friend. She became lonely and sad too. + +The gem did not make them happy. It made them unhappy. They learned that sharing is better than keeping. They learned that friendship is more precious than a gem. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They wondered what was inside. They dragged the box upstairs to their room. They opened the box and saw many old toys and books. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. He picked up a robot that had buttons and lights. He pressed a button and the robot made a funny noise. Tom smiled and showed Lily. + +"That's cool!" Lily said. She saw a doll with long hair and a dress. She took the doll and brushed her hair. She smiled and hugged the doll. + +They played with the toys and books for a long time. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about their mom and dad, who were downstairs. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They looked out the window and saw dark clouds and rain. They felt scared. They did not like thunder and rain. They dropped their toys and ran to the door. + +"Mom! Dad!" they cried. They wanted to go downstairs and be with their mom and dad. + +But the door was stuck. They could not open it. They pushed and pulled, but it did not move. They felt terrible. They were trapped upstairs. + +They started to cry. They hugged each other. They wished the thunder and rain would stop. They wished the door would open. They wished their mom and dad would come. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going to the festival with their mom and dad. The festival had many fun things to play with. There were balloons, games, toys, and candy. + +"Look, mom, a big red balloon!" Anna said, pointing to a stall. + +"Can we have one, please?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, why not? You have been very good today," mom said. She gave the man some money and he gave them a big red balloon each. + +"Thank you, mom! Thank you, sir!" Anna and Ben said. They hugged their mom and smiled at the man. The man was very generous. He gave them another balloon each, a blue one and a yellow one. + +"Wow, thank you, sir! You are very nice!" Anna and Ben said. They hugged the man and ran to show their dad their balloons. + +Dad was waiting for them near the Ferris wheel. He was happy to see them with their balloons. + +"Look, dad, we have four balloons!" Anna said. + +"They are very pretty! How did you get them?" dad asked. + +"Mom bought us one each, and the man gave us one more each!" Ben said. + +"That was very kind of him. Do you want to go on the Ferris wheel now?" dad asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben said. They gave their balloons to mom and climbed on the Ferris wheel with dad. They had a lot of fun at the festival. +Sara and Tom were very hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They saw a big jar of peanuts on the shelf. They liked peanuts a lot. + +"Let's get the peanuts!" Sara said to Tom. "They are crunchy and tasty!" + +"OK!" Tom said. He climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. But the jar was too heavy for him. He dropped it on the floor. The jar broke and the peanuts spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Tom said. They heard their mom coming. She was angry. + +"What did you do?" she asked. She saw the mess and the broken jar. "You are very naughty! You could have hurt yourself! And you wasted the peanuts! Go to your room now!" + +Sara and Tom felt very sorry. They went to their room. They were cold and sad. They wished they had a snack. They looked out the window and saw snow. It was icy outside. They wanted to play in the snow, but they could not. They had to stay in their room. They cried. They did not like this day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a kite in the park. It is red and blue and has a long tail. + +"Let's fly the kite!" Lily says. "It will go high in the sky!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But we have to share. You fly it first, then I fly it." + +Lily nods. She takes the kite and runs with it. The wind lifts the kite up. Lily smiles. She feels the kite pull on the string. She likes to see the kite fly high. + +"Wow, look at the kite!" Ben says. "It is so high! Can I fly it now?" + +Lily shakes her head. "No, I want to fly it more. It is fun!" + +Ben frowns. "But you said we have to share. That is not fair!" + +Lily does not listen. She keeps flying the kite. She does not see the tree behind her. The kite gets stuck in the tree. The string breaks. Lily cries. + +"Oh no, the kite is gone!" Ben says. "Why did you not share? If you shared, we could have both flown the kite and had fun." + +Lily feels sorry. She knows she was wrong. She hugs Ben. "I am sorry, Ben. I was selfish. I should have shared. Sharing is good." + +Ben hugs her back. "It is OK, Lily. I forgive you. Maybe we can find another kite someday. Or we can play something else. As long as we share, we can have fun." + +Lily and Ben smile. They hold hands and walk away. They learn a lesson. Sharing is good. Sharing makes friends happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. They share them and have fun. + +One day, Tom finds a new car in his closet. It is big and red and shiny. It has a part that can open and close. It is a fire truck. Tom is very happy. He wants to show Sam his new car. + +He runs to Sam's house with his fire truck. He knocks on the door. Sam opens the door and sees Tom's fire truck. He says, "Wow, that is a cool car! Can I see it?" + +Tom says, "Yes, you can see it. But you have to be careful. It is my new car. I like it a lot." + +Sam says, "OK, I will be careful. Can I hold it?" + +Tom says, "Yes, you can hold it. But you have to give it back. It is my new car. I like it a lot." + +Sam takes the fire truck and looks at it. He sees the part that can open and close. He says, "What is this part for?" + +Tom says, "That is the part where the water comes out. It is for putting out fires. It is a fire truck. It is cool." + +Sam says, "Can I try it?" + +Tom says, "No, you can't try it. It is my new car. I like it a lot." + +Sam says, "Please, can I try it? Just once?" + +Tom says, "No, you can't try it. It is my new car. I like it a lot." + +Sam says, "But I want to try it. It looks fun." + +Tom says, "No, you can't try it. It is my new car. I like it a lot." + +Sam and Tom start to argue. They pull the fire truck from each other. They are not friends anymore. They are mad. + +Then, they hear a loud noise. It is a real fire truck. It is coming down the street. It has a part that can open and close. It has water coming out. It is going to a fire. + +Sam and Tom stop arguing. They look at the real fire truck. They say, "Wow, that is a cool car!" + +They look at each other. They say, "Sorry, I was mean. You are my friend. Can we share?" + +They hug and smile. They share the fire truck. They have fun. They are friends again. +Sam and Mia were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were brave hunters in the forest. They had a bow and some arrows that their dad made for them from sticks and string. They also had a big pile of lumber that their mom said they could use to build a fort. + +"Look, Mia, a deer!" Sam whispered, pointing to a chubby squirrel that was nibbling on a nut. "Let's try to catch it with our bow!" + +"Okay, Sam, but be quiet and careful!" Mia said, nodding. She picked up an arrow and handed it to Sam. He put it on the bow and pulled the string back. He aimed at the squirrel and let go. + +The arrow flew through the air and missed the squirrel by a lot. It hit the lumber pile and made a loud noise. The squirrel got scared and ran away. + +"Oops, we scared it away!" Sam said, frowning. + +"That's okay, Sam, we can try again later!" Mia said, smiling. "But first, let's build our fort with the lumber. Maybe we can make a trap for the squirrel too!" + +"Good idea, Mia, let's do that!" Sam said, cheering up. They ran to the lumber pile and started to stack the pieces together. They had fun building their fort and making a trap. They forgot about the bow and the arrows for a while. They were happy playing in the backyard. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They had fun with their friends. But then, Lily saw something weird on the ground. It was a shoe, but not a normal shoe. It was big and red and had a long nose. + +"Look, Max, look!" Lily said. "What is this?" + +Max came over and looked at the shoe. He did not know what it was. He touched it with his finger. It felt soft and fuzzy. + +"Maybe it is a clown shoe," Max said. "Clowns wear funny shoes like this." + +"Who is a clown?" Lily asked. + +"A clown is a person who makes jokes and laughs a lot. They have a big smile and a red nose. They wear colorful clothes and shoes. They are in the circus," Max explained. + +"What is a circus?" Lily asked. + +"A circus is a big show with animals and people who do tricks. They have tents and music and popcorn. It is very fun to watch," Max said. + +"Can we go to the circus?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe someday. But first, we have to finish playing in the park. Come on, let's go back to the slide," Max said. + +He took Lily's hand and they ran back to the slide. They left the weird shoe on the ground. They did not know that it belonged to a clown who was looking for it. He had lost it when he was walking to the circus. He hoped to find it soon, or he would have to wear a different shoe. He did not like to wear different shoes. He liked his big and red and long-nosed shoe. It was his favorite shoe. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, Mom says, "I have a surprise for you. Come to the kitchen." + +Tom and Jen run to the kitchen. They see a big box on the table. It is blue and has a bow on it. "What is it, Mom?" they ask. + +"It is a gift for you. You can open it together. But first, you have to guess what is inside," Mom says. + +Tom and Jen think hard. They touch the box and shake it. They hear a rattle. "Is it a toy?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe," Mom says. + +"Is it a book?" Jen asks. + +"Maybe," Mom says. + +"Is it butter?" Tom asks. + +Mom laughs. "Butter? Why do you think it is butter?" + +"Because we like butter on our bread. And it is yellow like butter," Tom says. + +Mom smiles. "That is a good guess, but no, it is not butter. Do you want to open it and see?" + +Tom and Jen nod. They pull the bow and tear the blue paper. They see a yellow and black box. It has a picture of a bee on it. They open the box and find a jar of honey and two spoons. + +"Wow! It is honey!" Jen says. + +"Yes, it is. It is from Grandma. She has bees in her garden. She made this honey for you. She says it is very sweet and good for you," Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Grandma. Can we try some?" Tom asks. + +"Of course. You can have some honey on your bread. But be careful, it is sticky. And don't eat too much, or you will get a tummy ache," Mom says. + +Tom and Jen spread some honey on their bread. They take a bite and smile. It is sweet and yummy. They like their gift. They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom. And we love honey." +Lily is a pupil at a big school. She likes to learn new things and play with her friends. Every day, she has to wear a uniform. It is a blue dress and a white shirt. She also has a red tie and a hat. + +One day, Lily sees a new girl in her class. Her name is Mia. Mia does not wear a uniform. She wears a pink dress and a yellow hat. She also has a big backpack with stickers on it. Lily thinks Mia looks very pretty and fun. + +"Hello, I am Lily. Do you want to be my friend?" Lily asks Mia. + +"Hello, I am Mia. Yes, I want to be your friend. You are very nice," Mia says. + +They smile and hold hands. They go to the playground and play on the swings. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Lily's teacher comes. She is not happy. She sees Mia and says, "Mia, why are you not wearing a uniform? You have to follow the rules. Go to the office and get a uniform right now." + +Mia looks sad and scared. She does not want to wear a uniform. She likes her pink dress and yellow hat. She says, "But I don't have a uniform. I just moved here. I don't know the rules. Please don't be mad at me." + +Lily feels sorry for Mia. She does not want her to go to the office. She does not want her to be sad. She says, "Teacher, please don't be mad at Mia. She is my new friend. She did not know the rules. Can she wear my hat and tie? Then she will look like a pupil too." + +The teacher looks at Lily. She sees that Lily is very loyal and kind. She says, "Lily, you are very sweet and generous. You can share your hat and tie with Mia. But Mia, you still have to get a uniform tomorrow. Do you understand?" + +Mia nods. She says, "Yes, teacher. I understand. Thank you, Lily. You are the best friend ever." + +Lily and Mia hug. They wear the hat and tie together. They look like pupils. They are happy. They go back to the playground and play some more. They are loyal friends. +Lily liked to play with her mom's bracelet. It was pink and shiny and made a nice sound when she moved it. She put it on her wrist and pretended to be a princess. + +"Look, Mommy, I'm a princess!" she said, showing her mom the bracelet. + +"You are, my darling. But that's my bracelet, and I need it back soon. It's very special to me," her mom said, smiling. + +"Why is it special, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Because your grandma gave it to me when I was a little girl, like you. She said it was a symbol of love and friendship. She said I should always repeat those words in my heart," her mom said, touching the bracelet. + +"Love and friendship," Lily repeated, trying to remember the words. + +"Yes, love and friendship. That's what you and I have, and what grandma and I have, and what you and grandma have. Do you understand?" her mom asked. + +"I think so, Mommy. Can I keep the bracelet for a little longer?" Lily asked. + +"Okay, but only for a little longer. And don't lose it or break it, okay? It's very precious," her mom said. + +"Okay, Mommy. I won't lose it or break it. I will repeat love and friendship in my heart," Lily said, hugging her mom and the bracelet. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make vroom-vroom noises and pretend they were racing. Sometimes they would crash into each other and laugh. + +But today, they saw something new on the floor. It was a long, thin, black thing that went from the wall to the TV. It looked like a snake. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a cable," Lily said. + +"A cable? What is a cable?" Tom wondered. + +"I think it is something that makes the TV work. Mommy and Daddy use it to watch shows," Lily explained. + +Tom was curious. He wanted to touch the cable and see what it felt like. He crawled towards it and reached out his hand. + +"Tom, no! Don't touch it!" Lily shouted. "It might be dangerous!" + +But Tom did not listen. He grabbed the cable and pulled it hard. He heard a loud pop and saw a spark. The TV went off and the room went dark. + +Tom let go of the cable and started to cry. He was scared and hurt. His hand was red and sore. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She was also scared and sorry. She did not want Tom to be hurt. + +"Tom, are you okay?" she asked. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" Tom sobbed. + +Mommy and Daddy heard the noise and came to the living room. They saw the cable, the TV, and the children. They were very angry and worried. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked. + +"Tom touched the cable and it made a big boom!" Lily said. + +"Tom, why did you do that? You know you are not supposed to touch things that are not yours. That cable is very serious. It has electricity in it. It can hurt you and break the TV," Daddy scolded. + +"I'm sorry, Daddy. I was excited. I wanted to see what it was," Tom said. + +"Well, you are very lucky that you are not more hurt. But you still need to go to the doctor and get your hand checked. And you need to say sorry to Lily and to us. And you need to learn to listen and be careful," Daddy said. + +Tom nodded. He felt bad and ashamed. He said sorry to Lily, Mommy, and Daddy. He hoped his hand would get better soon. He learned his lesson. He would never touch the cable again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big rainbow in the sky. Lily says, "Look, Ben, a rainbow! Do you believe there is a pot of gold at the end?" Ben says, "I don't know, Lily. Maybe we can find out." + +They run to the rainbow. They want to see the gold. But the rainbow is far away. They have to cross a bridge, a hill, and a pond. They get wet and muddy. They do not mind. They are cheerful. They laugh and sing. + +They reach the rainbow. They look for the gold. But they do not see any gold. They only see a lot of flowers. The flowers are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. They are the same colors as the rainbow. Lily says, "Wow, Ben, look at the flowers! They are so pretty. Maybe they are the gold." Ben says, "Maybe you are right, Lily. Maybe the flowers are the gold. They make me happy." + +They pick some flowers. They make a crown for Lily and a necklace for Ben. They wear them and dance. They are happy. They believe they have found the gold. They thank the rainbow. They go back to the park. They show their flowers to their moms. Their moms hug them and say, "You are our gold." Lily and Ben smile. They are happy. They believe they are gold. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of toys, but they want to know how many. They decide to count them. + +"I have one, two, three, four cars," Ben says, holding up his toy cars. + +"I have one, two, three, four, five dolls," Anna says, showing her dolls. + +"Wow, you have more dolls than I have cars," Ben says. + +"But you have a big truck," Anna says. "That is a cool toy." + +They look at the big truck. It has a driver with a mustache. He looks funny. + +"Look at his mustache," Ben says, laughing. "It is so long and curly." + +"Can I touch it?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. He might tickle you," Ben says. + +Anna reaches for the mustache. She pulls it gently. The driver's mouth opens. + +"Ouch!" the driver says. "That hurts!" + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They did not know the driver could talk. + +"Sorry, mister," Anna says. "We did not mean to hurt you." + +"Who are you?" Ben asks. + +"I am Tom, the truck driver," the driver says. "I deliver toys to children." + +"Really?" Anna and Ben say. + +"Yes, really. And you are lucky, because I have a special toy for you," Tom says. He opens the back of the truck. There are many boxes inside. + +"What is it?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"It is a secret. You have to guess," Tom says. He takes out a box and gives it to them. + +Anna and Ben shake the box. They hear something inside. + +"Is it a ball?" Ben asks. + +"No, it is not a ball," Tom says. + +"Is it a book?" Anna asks. + +"No, it is not a book," Tom says. + +"Can we open it?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Of course, you can open it. It is your toy," Tom says. + +Anna and Ben open the box. They see a toy mustache. It is soft and fuzzy. + +"A mustache!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Yes, a mustache. You can wear it and pretend to be a truck driver like me," Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom," Anna and Ben say. + +"You are welcome, Anna and Ben. Have fun with your toy mustache," Tom says. + +He waves goodbye and drives away. Anna and Ben put on their toy mustache. They laugh and play. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to look at the flowers and the trees. One day, they saw a big tree with pink flowers. Lily said, "Look, Tom, the tree is blooming. It is so pretty." + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, it is. The flowers are cherry blossoms. They smell good, too." He picked one and gave it to Lily. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very nice." + +But then, a bald man came and shouted at them. He said, "Hey, you kids, stop picking the flowers. They are mine. Go away or I will call the police." He waved his stick and tried to chase them. + +Lily and Tom were scared and ran away. They dropped the flower and cried. They did not understand why the man was so mean. They did not know that the tree was in his yard and that he loved the cherry blossoms very much. + +They ran to their mommies and told them what happened. Their mommies hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. The man was wrong to yell at you. You did not do anything bad. But next time, be careful where you play. Some people don't like to share their things." + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Okay, mommy. We are sorry." They felt better and went to play with their toys. They hoped that the bald man would be nicer and let them see the cherry blossoms again. They thought that the tree was too beautiful to be alone. +Lily was a lively girl who liked to play and laugh. She had a big sister, Anna, who was very kind and smart. Anna taught Lily many things, like how to draw, how to count, and how to say sorry. + +One day, Lily and Anna were playing with their dolls in their room. Lily wanted to play with Anna's doll, who had a pretty dress and long hair. She asked Anna, "Can I have your doll, please?" + +Anna said, "No, Lily, this is my doll. You have your own doll, who is very cute and has wings. She is an angel doll, and you love her, right?" + +Lily nodded, but she still wanted Anna's doll. She waited until Anna went to the bathroom, and then she took Anna's doll and hid it under her bed. She thought Anna would not notice, and she could play with it later. + +But Anna did notice, and she was very sad and angry. She looked for her doll everywhere, and she asked Lily, "Where is my doll, Lily? Did you take it?" + +Lily lied, and she said, "No, Anna, I did not take it. Maybe it is in the closet, or under the sofa, or in the kitchen." + +Anna did not believe Lily, and she said, "Lily, you are lying. I know you took it, because I saw you looking at it. Lying is bad, Lily. You have to tell me the truth, and give me back my doll, or I will tell Mommy, and she will punish you." + +Lily was scared, and she felt sorry. She did not want to be punished, and she did not want to make Anna sad. She said, "I am sorry, Anna. I did take your doll, and I hid it under my bed. Here it is, you can have it back. I will not lie again, I promise." + +Anna took her doll, and she hugged it. She was happy to have it back, but she was still upset with Lily. She said, "Thank you, Lily, for telling me the truth. But you should not take things that are not yours, and you should not lie. That is not nice, Lily. You have to be a good sister, and share, and be honest." + +Lily nodded, and she hugged Anna. She said, "I am sorry, Anna. I will be a good sister, and share, and be honest. I love you, Anna. And I love my angel doll, too. Can we play together?" + +Anna smiled, and she said, "Yes, Lily, we can play together. I love you, too. And I love your angel doll, too. She is very cute and has wings. Can I hold her for a while?" + +Lily said, "Yes, Anna, you can hold her for a while. But you have to give her back to me, okay?" + +Anna said, "Okay, Lily, I will give her back to you. But you have to let me comb her hair, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, Anna, you can comb her hair. But you have to be gentle, okay?" + +Anna said, "Okay, Lily, I will be gentle. But you have to let me put a ribbon on her, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, Anna, you can put a ribbon on her. But you have to let me choose the color, okay?" + +Anna said, "Okay, Lily, you can choose the color. But you have to let me tie it, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, Anna, you can tie it. But you have to let me make her fly, okay?" + +Anna said, "Okay, Lily, you can make her fly. But you have to let me catch her, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, Anna, you can catch her. But you have to let me hug her, okay?" + +Anna said, "Okay, Lily, you can hug her. But you have to let me hug you, too, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, Anna, you can hug me, too. But you have to let me say, I love you, okay?" + +Anna said, "Okay, Lily, you can say, I love you. But you have to let me say, I love you, too, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, Anna, you can say, I love you, too. But you have to let me say, you are the best sister ever, okay?" + +Anna said, "Okay, Lily, you can say, you are the best sister ever. But you have to let me say, you are the best sister ever, too, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, Anna, you can say, you are the best sister +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play at the gym. They liked to run, jump, swing and slide on the big toys. One day, a new boy came to the gym. His name was Ben and he looked troubled. He did not smile or talk to anyone. He just sat on a bench and watched the other kids. + +Lily and Sam wanted to be nice to Ben, so they went to him and said hello. But Ben did not say anything back. He just blinked and looked away. Lily and Sam felt sad and confused. Why did Ben not want to play with them? + +They tried to ask him some questions, like what his name was, where he came from, and what he liked to do. But Ben did not answer any of them. He just blinked and looked down. Lily and Sam felt more sad and more confused. Did Ben not like them? + +They decided to leave Ben alone and play with each other. But they still looked at him from time to time, hoping he would join them. They had so much fun at the gym, and they wanted to share it with Ben. + +After a while, they saw Ben get up from the bench and walk to the door. He looked like he was going to leave. Lily and Sam ran to him and stopped him. They said, "Ben, please don't go. We want to be your friends. We want to play with you. Why are you so troubled?" + +Ben looked at them and blinked. Then he said, "I'm sorry. I don't mean to be rude. I'm just scared. I'm new here and I don't know anyone. I miss my old home and my old friends. I don't know how to make new friends. I don't know how to play at the gym. I feel alone and sad." + +Lily and Sam felt sorry for Ben. They understood how he felt. They said, "We know how you feel, Ben. We were new here once, too. We also missed our old home and our old friends. But we learned how to make new friends and how to play at the gym. And we had fun. You can do it, too, Ben. You just have to try. We can help you. We can show you how to play at the gym. We can be your friends. You don't have to be alone and sad." + +Ben looked at them and blinked. Then he smiled. He said, "Really? You would do that for me? You would be my friends?" + +Lily and Sam nodded and smiled. They said, "Yes, of course. Come on, Ben. Let's go play at the gym. It's fun. You'll see." + +Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "OK. Let's go. Thank you, Lily and Sam. You are very nice. I'm glad I met you." + +Lily and Sam took Ben by the hand and led him to the big toys. They showed him how to run, jump, swing and slide. They laughed and talked and played. Ben had fun. He felt happy. He made new friends. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid to make new friends. They can help you feel happy and have fun. Be nice to others and they will be nice to you. +Tim and Lily wanted to climb the big tree in the park. They liked to see the birds and the sky from the top. But there was a guard near the tree. He wore a hat and a whistle. He said, "No climbing! The tree is old and weak. You can fall and hurt yourself." + +Tim and Lily were sad. They waited for the guard to go away. They were patient. They played with a ball and a stick. They looked at the flowers and the bugs. They sang a song and ate a snack. + +After a long time, the guard walked to the other side of the park. He had to check on the swings and the slide. Tim and Lily saw their chance. They ran to the tree and started to climb. They were careful and quiet. They reached the top and smiled. They felt happy and proud. + +But then they heard the guard's whistle. He saw them in the tree. He was angry and loud. He said, "Get down now! You are breaking the rules. You are in trouble." + +Tim and Lily were scared. They climbed down quickly. They said, "We are sorry, guard. We just wanted to see the birds and the sky. We won't do it again." + +The guard was still angry, but he was also kind. He said, "I know you are curious, but you have to be safe. The tree is not a good place to climb. You can hurt yourself or the tree. Next time, ask me first. I can show you other things to see and do in the park." + +Tim and Lily nodded. They said, "Thank you, guard. We will ask you next time. We will be good." + +The guard smiled. He said, "You are welcome. You are good kids. Now, go and have fun. But stay away from the tree." + +Tim and Lily ran to the swings and the slide. They had fun. They learned their lesson. They never climbed the tree again. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. But they both wanted the same car: a bright red car that made loud noises. They always fought over the bright red car and made each other cry. + +One day, their dad took them to a factory where cars were made. He showed them how workers used machines and tools to put parts together and paint the cars. Ben and Sam saw many cars of different colors and sizes. They also saw a bright red car that looked like theirs. + +"Wow, look at that car!" Ben said. "It's the same as ours!" + +"No, it's mine!" Sam said. "You have to give me ours!" + +They started to fight over the bright red car again. They pulled and pushed and shouted. Their dad was angry and sad. He took them away from the factory and back to the car. + +"Boys, stop fighting!" he said. "Don't you see how silly you are? There are many cars in the world, but you only have one brother. You should share and care for each other, not fight and hurt each other. The bright red car is not worth losing your brother." + +Ben and Sam felt sorry and ashamed. They hugged each other and said sorry. They decided to share the bright red car and play nicely. They learned that cars are not as important as brothers. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a dress, a suit, a ring, and a pot of coffee. + +Anna says, "Let's play marry! I will be the bride and you will be the groom. We can wear the dress and the suit and put the ring on our fingers. Then we can drink the coffee and be happy." + +Ben says, "No, I don't want to play marry. I don't like the dress and the suit. They are too big and too itchy. I don't like the ring. It is too shiny and too tight. I don't like the coffee. It is too hot and too bitter. I want to play something else." + +Anna and Ben start to argue. They pull the dress and the suit and the ring and the pot of coffee. They make a big mess. They are not happy. + +Then they hear a voice. It is the voice of a man. He says, "Hey, what are you doing with my things? I was going to marry my girlfriend today. You ruined everything. Give me back my things and go away." + +Anna and Ben are scared. They drop the things and run away. They say, "Sorry, sorry, sorry." They go back to their homes and tell their moms what happened. Their moms are not happy. They say, "You should not take things that are not yours. You should not fight with your friends. You should say sorry and be nice." + +Anna and Ben feel bad. They call each other and say sorry. They say, "Let's be friends again. Let's play something else tomorrow. Something more interesting." They agree and say goodbye. They are happy. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. They ran to the slide and waited for their turn. + +Tom went first. He climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. He pushed himself down and felt the wind in his hair. He laughed as he went faster and faster. He reached the bottom and jumped off. He felt dizzy, but happy. + +Mia saw Tom and wanted to try too. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. She pushed herself down and felt the wind in her hair. She screamed as she went faster and faster. She reached the bottom and fell off. She felt dizzy, but sad. + +Mia looked at her clothes and saw that they were dirty and torn. She had scraped her knee and elbow on the ground. She started to cry. She wished she had not gone on the slide. She regretted her choice. + +Tom heard Mia and ran to her. He saw her clothes and her wounds. He felt sorry for her. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Mia. Are you okay?" + +Mia nodded and wiped her tears. She hugged Tom and said, "I'm okay, Tom. Thank you for being my friend." + +They walked to the bench and sat down. They drank some water and ate some cookies. They felt better and smiled. They decided to play something else. They did not go on the slide again. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with boats in the pond. They have two boats, one red and one blue. They make a game. Who can make their boat go faster to the other side of the pond? They call it a row. + +One day, the sky is gloomy. It is dark and cold. Lila and Tom still want to play with their boats. They put on their coats and hats and go to the pond. They say ready, set, go and push their boats in the water. They cheer for their boats. + +The red boat is faster than the blue boat. It goes ahead of the blue boat. Lila is happy. She thinks she will win the row. She says, "Go, red boat, go! You can do it!" + +But then, the wind blows hard. It makes the water splash and the boats shake. The blue boat catches up with the red boat. Tom is happy. He thinks he will win the row. He says, "Go, blue boat, go! You can do it!" + +The boats are very close to the other side of the pond. They are almost there. But then, a big wave comes. It lifts the boats and flips them over. The boats sink in the water. Lila and Tom are sad. They do not win the row. They say, "Oh, no! Our boats are gone!" + +They run to the other side of the pond. They look for their boats. They see them under the water. They are wet and dirty. They try to reach them, but they are too deep. They cannot get them. They say, "We are sorry, boats. We miss you." + +They hug each other. They are still friends. They say, "Maybe we can play with our boats another day. When the sky is not gloomy and the water is not angry." They go back home. They hope their boats are happy in the pond. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big sack under a tree. They were curious. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben said. + +"OK, but be careful!" Anna said. + +They ran to the sack and pulled the string. The sack opened and something jumped out. It was a puppy! It was brown and fluffy and had a red collar. It was amazing! + +"Wow, a puppy!" Anna said. + +"Hello, puppy!" Ben said. + +The puppy was happy to see them. It licked their faces and wagged its tail. It was not afraid of them. But it was cold and hungry. It trembled a little. + +"Who left you here, puppy?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. I was in a car and then I was in the sack. I was alone and scared. But now I have you!" the puppy said. (Or, if you think a 3 year old child would not understand the puppy talking, you can write: The puppy made a sad noise. It looked at them with big eyes.) + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for the puppy. They decided to take it home and ask their mom if they could keep it. + +"Come on, puppy. We will take care of you. You can be our friend!" Anna said. + +"Yes, you can be our friend! And we will give you a name. How about Spot?" Ben said. + +The puppy barked happily. It liked the name. It followed Anna and Ben to their home. They hugged the puppy and put it in a warm blanket. They gave it some water and some food. The puppy ate and drank and then fell asleep. It was not cold or hungry or scared anymore. It was amazing! +Lily and Max love to play in the big building. They like to run and jump and hide. But their favorite thing is the elevator. The elevator goes up and down and makes a ding sound. Sometimes they press the buttons and see what is on each floor. + +One day, they found a new floor. It had many orange things. Orange balls, orange books, orange chairs. Lily and Max liked orange. They wanted to play with the orange things. But there was a man on the floor. He was not happy to see them. + +"Hey, you kids! Get out of here! This is my floor! These are my things!" he shouted. + +Lily and Max were scared. They did not want to make the man angry. They ran to the elevator and pressed the button. But the elevator did not come. The man came closer and closer. + +"Please, mister, we are sorry. We just wanted to play. Please let us go," Lily said. + +The man stopped. He looked at them. He saw their sad faces. He felt sorry for them. + +"OK, OK, I'm sorry too. I was too mean. You can play with some of the orange things. But only for a little while. And then you have to go back to your floor. OK?" he said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They smiled. They thanked the man. They played with some of the orange things. They had fun. Then they heard the ding sound. The elevator came. They said goodbye to the man and went back to their floor. They were happy. They still loved the elevator. And they learned to share. +Lily liked to catch bugs in the garden. She had a jar with holes in the lid, and she would put the bugs inside and watch them. She liked all kinds of bugs, but her favorite were the ones that could glow. She called them glow bugs. + +One night, she saw a big glow bug on a flower. It was bright yellow and green, and it looked very pretty. Lily wanted to catch it and put it in her jar. She ran to the flower and reached out her hand. But the glow bug was fast and flew away. Lily followed it, but it was too quick for her. + +The glow bug flew to a tree, where there were many other glow bugs. They all glowed together, making the tree look like a star. Lily stopped and stared. She had never seen so many glow bugs before. They looked so happy and free. She felt sorry for the bugs in her jar. They could not glow with their friends. + +Lily decided to let the bugs go. She opened the lid of her jar and tipped it over. The bugs flew out and joined the glow bugs in the tree. They all glowed brighter and brighter, saying thank you to Lily. Lily smiled and waved. She was glad she had been kind to the bugs. + +She learned that the glow bugs were mighty, but not because they were big or strong. They were mighty because they could make light and share it with others. Lily wanted to be like them. She went back to her house and got a flashlight. She turned it on and off, making her own light. She pretended she was a glow bug, and she felt mighty too. +Lily and Tom were excited to go to the mill with their dad. They wanted to learn how the mill made flour from wheat. Dad said they could see the big wheel, the stones, and the sacks. + +They got in the car and drove to the mill. On the way, they saw a field of yellow flowers. "Look, dad, what are those?" Lily asked. + +"Those are sunflowers, Lily. They have seeds that we can eat or make oil from. Maybe the mill uses some of them too," dad said. + +When they arrived at the mill, they met the miller. He was a friendly man with a hat and a beard. He showed them around the mill and explained how it worked. He let them touch the wheat, the flour, and the sunflower seeds. He also let them turn a small wheel that made a toy mill spin. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Tom said. "Can we help you with the mill, sir?" + +"Sure, you can help me with a little job. Do you see that pile of sacks over there? They are full of flour that I need to load on the truck. Can you help me carry them?" the miller asked. + +Lily and Tom nodded eagerly. They each picked up a sack and followed the miller to the truck. They felt proud and happy to help. They learned a lot from the miller and had a lot of fun at the mill. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll that she liked very much. Tom had a small car that he liked very much. They were happy and shared their toys. + +But then, Tom started to sneeze. He sneezed and sneezed and sneezed. He felt sick and his nose was runny. He wanted to play with Lily's doll, because it was soft and warm. He asked Lily, "Can I play with your doll, please?" + +Lily said, "No, you can't. You are sick and you will make my doll sick too. Go away and play with your car." + +Tom was upset. He thought Lily was mean and selfish. He said, "You are not my friend. You don't care about me. I don't like your doll. It is ugly and boring." + +Lily was upset too. She thought Tom was rude and ungrateful. She said, "You are not my friend. You don't respect me. I don't like your car. It is noisy and silly." + +They both turned away and played alone. They were angry and sad. + +Then, Mom came in and saw them. She asked, "What is wrong, children? Why are you not playing together?" + +Lily and Tom told Mom what happened. They both said, "It is not my fault. It is his/her fault. He/she is wrong and I am right." + +Mom said, "Children, children, calm down. You both have your own opinion, and that is okay. But you also have to listen to each other and be kind. Tom, you should not ask to play with Lily's doll when you are sick. You might make her doll sick too, and that is not nice. Lily, you should not say no to Tom when he wants to play with your doll. You might hurt his feelings, and that is not nice. You both have nice toys, and you both can share them. Sharing is caring, and caring is loving. And loving is what friends do." + +Lily and Tom looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Lily/Tom. We were not kind. We were not loving. We want to be friends again." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That is good, children. I am proud of you. Now, why don't you play together and have fun? And Tom, here is a tissue for your nose. I hope you feel better soon." + +Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. We love each other. We will play together and have fun." + +They gave each other their toys and played happily. They learned to respect each other's opinion and to share their toys. They learned to be kind and loving. They were happy and friends. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But their favorite was the seal show. The seals were very smart and funny. They could clap, jump, and spin. + +One seal was very high. He climbed on a big ball and balanced on his nose. He looked at the people and made a loud sound. "Arf, arf, arf!" he said. Ben and Lily laughed. They thought he was joking. + +"Look, Mom, he is joking!" Ben said. + +"Yes, he is very silly," Mom said. + +"Can we joke like him?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Dad said. "Let's try to make the same sound as him." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They opened their mouths and said, "Arf, arf, arf!" They tried to copy the seal's face and movements. The seal saw them and smiled. He liked their joke. He clapped his flippers and said, "Arf, arf, arf!" back to them. + +The people around them smiled too. They thought Ben and Lily were cute. Ben and Lily were happy. They had fun joking with the seal. They gave him a big wave and said, "Bye, bye, seal!" The seal waved back and said, "Bye, bye, kids!" +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they find a wire in the yard. It is long and shiny and bendy. + +"Look, Jen, a wire!" Tom says. "We can write with it!" + +"How can we write with a wire?" Jen asks. + +"Watch me!" Tom says. He bends the wire into a T shape. "This is T for Tom!" + +"Wow, that is cool!" Jen says. She bends the wire into a J shape. "This is J for Jen!" + +They write more letters with the wire. They make A, B, C, D, and E. They are happy and proud. + +But then, Mom comes out. She sees the wire on the grass. + +"Tom, Jen, what are you doing with that wire?" Mom asks. "That is not a toy. That is a fake wire. It is for the TV. It can be dangerous. You can get hurt." + +Tom and Jen are scared. They did not know the wire was fake and for the TV. They did not want to get hurt. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Jen says. + +Mom takes the wire and puts it away. She hugs Tom and Jen. + +"It's okay, my loves," Mom says. "You did not know. But you have to be careful. Next time, ask me before you play with something you find. And you can write with crayons or pencils. They are safer and more fun." + +Tom and Jen nod. They say sorry again. They go inside and write with crayons and pencils. They are still happy and proud. They show Mom their pictures. Mom smiles and says they are very good. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big orange insect on a flower. It has six legs and two wings. Anna likes the insect. She wants to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a pretty insect!" Anna says. She moves her hand near the flower. + +Ben does not like the insect. He thinks it is ugly and scary. He wants to make it go away. + +"No, Anna, don't touch it! It might bite you!" Ben says. He pushes Anna's hand away from the flower. + +Anna feels a pain in her hand. She is angry and sad. She cries. + +"Ow, Ben, why did you push me? You hurt me!" Anna says. + +Ben feels sorry. He did not mean to hurt Anna. He was afraid of the insect. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I was scared of the insect. I thought it was bad," Ben says. + +Anna stops crying. She looks at the insect again. It is still on the flower. It does not look bad. It looks nice. + +"It's okay, Ben. The insect is not bad. It is just different. See, it has pretty colors and patterns. It does not bite. It is gentle," Anna says. + +Ben looks at the insect too. He sees that it is not ugly and scary. It is just orange and different. He feels curious. + +"Really? Can I touch it too?" Ben says. + +Anna smiles. She nods. She holds Ben's hand. They touch the insect together. The insect does not mind. It tickles their fingers. They giggle. + +They are happy. They are friends. They like the orange insect. +Lily and Ben were restless. They did not want to nap. They wanted to play. They saw a big wood in the yard. It was brown and tall. It had many branches. + +"Let's climb the wood!" said Lily. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" said Ben. "But be careful!" + +They ran to the wood. They grabbed the branches. They pulled themselves up. They felt happy and brave. They climbed higher and higher. + +"Look at me!" said Lily. "I am so high!" + +"Me too!" said Ben. "I can see the sky!" + +But then, something bad happened. The branch that Lily was on broke. It snapped with a loud noise. Lily fell down. She hit the ground. She cried out in pain. + +"Help! Help!" she screamed. "I hurt!" + +Ben was scared. He tried to climb down. But he was too high. He could not find a way. He was stuck. He cried too. + +"Help! Help!" he shouted. "I want to go down!" + +Their mom heard their cries. She ran to the yard. She saw Lily on the ground. She saw Ben on the wood. She was angry and worried. + +"What have you done?" she yelled. "You are not supposed to climb the wood! It is dangerous!" + +She called for help. She took Lily to the doctor. She waited for someone to get Ben down. She was very sad. She wished they had napped. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden with their dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and likes to run and bark. + +One day, Anna and Ben see a ladder leaning against the wall of the house. They want to climb the ladder and see what is on the roof. They think it will be fun. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go up the ladder!" Anna says. + +"OK, Anna, but be careful. The ladder looks broken," Ben says. + +They leave Spot in the garden and go to the ladder. Anna goes first. She puts her foot on the first rung. But the rung is loose and falls off. Anna loses her balance and falls down. She hurts her knee and starts to cry. + +"Anna, are you OK?" Ben asks. He runs to help her. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My knee hurts!" Anna says. + +Spot hears Anna cry and comes to see what is wrong. He licks her face and makes her feel better. + +"Good boy, Spot. You are a good friend," Anna says. + +"Anna, I'm sorry. The ladder was broken. We should not have climbed it," Ben says. + +"It's OK, Ben. It was not your fault. But we should not play with the ladder again. It is dangerous," Anna says. + +They hug each other and Spot. Then they go inside the house to find their mom. Their mom gives them a band-aid and a cookie. She tells them to be careful and to feed Spot later. They say they will and they go back to the garden. They play with Spot and forget about the ladder. They are happy. +Tim likes to study. He likes to look at books and learn new things. He likes to study animals and cars and stars. He has many books in his room. + +One day, his mom says, "Tim, I have a surprise for you. Come with me." Tim is excited. He follows his mom to the car. They drive for a long time. Tim sees many trees and houses and shops. + +They stop at a big building. Mom says, "This is a museum. It has many things to study. You will like it." Tim is happy. He goes inside with his mom. He sees many cool things. He sees dinosaurs and rockets and paintings. He learns a lot. + +Tim has a lot of fun at the museum. He thanks his mom for the surprise. He says, "Mom, this is the best day ever. I love to study." Mom smiles and hugs him. She says, "I love you, Tim. You are a smart boy." +Jenny liked to paint. She was a painter. She had many colors and brushes. She made pictures of flowers, animals, and people. She wanted to show her paintings to everyone. + +One day, she went to a big building with many paintings. It was a museum. She saw a man with a beard and glasses. He was also a painter. He had a painting of squares and circles. It was modern. Jenny did not like it. She thought it was ugly. + +She said to the man, "Your painting is bad. It is not pretty. It is not real. You are not a good painter." + +The man was angry. He said to Jenny, "You are rude. You do not understand. My painting is good. It is modern. It is art. You are not a painter. You are a child." + +Jenny was sad. She said, "I am a painter. I paint what I see and feel. I paint with love. You do not love your painting. You only love yourself." + +The man was more angry. He said, "You are silly. You do not know anything. You are a child. Go away." + +He grabbed Jenny's paintings and tore them. He threw them on the floor. He said, "These are not paintings. These are trash." + +Jenny cried. She ran away. She lost her paintings. She lost her joy. + +The man did not care. He kissed his painting. He thought he was the best. + +The end. + +Moral: Do not judge others by their appearance. Do not hurt others by your words or actions. Do not be proud or selfish. Be kind and respectful. Love what you do and do what you love. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big glass jar on the porch. It was filled with water and had a shiny lid. Lily wanted to open it and see what was inside. Ben said no, it was too cold and they might get hurt. + +"Please, Ben, just one look," Lily begged. "Maybe there are fish or jewels or candy in there." + +Ben shook his head. "Mom said not to touch it. It is icy and sharp. It is not for us." + +Lily did not listen. She reached for the jar and tried to twist the lid. But the lid was stuck and the jar was heavy. It slipped from her hands and fell to the ground. It broke into many pieces and the water spilled everywhere. + +Lily and Ben gasped. They heard Mom coming. They knew they were in trouble. They ran to hide behind the bushes. + +Mom saw the mess and frowned. She called their names. "Lily, Ben, where are you? What did you do?" + +Lily and Ben came out slowly. They looked at Mom with sad eyes. They said they were sorry. They nodded when Mom asked them if they knew they did wrong. + +Mom hugged them and said she loved them. She said they had to be careful and obey her rules. She said the jar was a gift from Grandma. It had a special meaning. It was a snow globe that showed a winter scene. It was not icy and sharp, but soft and beautiful. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They wished they had listened to Ben and Mom. They learned their lesson. They said they would never touch things that were not theirs again. They helped Mom clean up the mess. They hoped Grandma would forgive them. They hoped they would see the snow globe again someday. +One day, a little boy named Leo wanted to make a cake for his mom. He saw a big bowl, some eggs, some flour and some sugar on the table. He thought he could mix them all together and put them in the stove. He did not ask his mom, because she was busy in the other room. + +He climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl. He cracked the eggs and poured them in. He added some flour and some sugar. He stirred with a big spoon. He made a big mess, but he did not care. He was having fun. + +He opened the stove and saw a tray inside. He did not know what it was, but he pushed it aside. He poured his batter on the stove. He closed the door and turned the knob. He did not know what it meant, but he liked the sound it made. It went click, click, click. + +Soon, he smelled something bad. He saw smoke coming out of the stove. He heard a loud beep, beep, beep. He got scared. He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, mom, something is wrong with the stove!" + +His mom ran to the kitchen and saw the fire. She grabbed a towel and opened the stove. She put out the fire and took out the tray. It was a lasagna that she had made for dinner. It was burned and ruined. She was very angry. + +She turned to Leo and said, "Leo, what did you do? You were very naughty! You could have hurt yourself or the house! You should never play with the stove! You should always ask me before you touch anything in the kitchen!" + +Leo felt sorry. He did not mean to make a fire. He wanted to make a cake. He started to cry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make you a cake. I love you, mom." + +His mom hugged him and said, "I love you too, Leo. But you have to be careful and listen to me. The stove is not a toy. It is very hot and dangerous. You have to wait until you are older to use it. And you have to clean up your mess." + +Leo nodded and said, "OK, mom. I will help you clean up. And I will not touch the stove again. Can we still have cake?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Maybe later, Leo. But first, let's have some sandwiches. And maybe you can roar like a lion to make me laugh." + +Leo roared like a lion and made his mom laugh. He was still a little boy, but he learned a big lesson. He did not play with the stove anymore. He waited until his mom taught him how to bake a cake. And he always asked her before he touched anything in the kitchen. +Lily and Tom were playing in the sandbox. They liked to dig holes and make castles with the sand. Lily had a big shovel and a bucket. Tom had a small shovel and no bucket. + +"Look at my castle!" Lily said. "It has four towers and a flag. How many towers does your castle have?" + +Tom looked at his castle. It was small and lumpy. He had no flag. He tried to count the towers, but he could not see them well. + +"I don't know," he said. "Maybe two?" + +Lily laughed. "Two? That's not a castle, that's a pit! My castle is much better than your pit. You should be envious of me." + +Tom felt sad and angry. He did not like Lily's laugh. He did not like her big shovel and bucket. He did not like her castle. He wanted to have a castle too. + +He picked up his small shovel and threw some sand at Lily's castle. He wanted to break it down. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily shouted. "You are ruining my castle! You are a mean and bad boy!" + +Tom did not stop. He threw more sand. He wanted to make Lily sad and angry too. + +Lily got up and ran to Tom. She grabbed his shovel and hit him on the head. Tom cried out and dropped his shovel. He felt a bump on his head. He started to cry. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She did not mean to hurt him. She just wanted to protect her castle. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she said. "I should not have hit you. That was mean and bad of me." + +She gave him back his shovel and hugged him. Tom stopped crying and hugged her back. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I should not have thrown sand at your castle. That was mean and bad of me too." + +They looked at each other and smiled. They decided to share their shovels and buckets. They decided to make a new castle together. They counted the towers and the flags. They had six towers and two flags. They were happy and proud. They were not envious of each other anymore. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big black car that could make noises and move. They liked to take turns driving the car around the house and pretending to go on adventures. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to the store with her. She told them to put away their toys and get ready. Tom and Lily did not want to go. They wanted to play with the car some more. They had an idea. They hid the car under the bed and said they were ready. + +Mom took them to the store and bought some food and clothes. She also bought a surprise for Tom and Lily. She said it was a new toy that they would love. Tom and Lily were curious. They wondered what it was. + +When they got home, mom told them to go to their room and find the surprise. She said it was on their bed. Tom and Lily ran to their room and saw a big box with a bow. They opened the box and saw a beautiful doll with long hair and a dress. It was for Lily. They also saw a cool robot with lights and sounds. It was for Tom. + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They thanked mom and hugged her. They wanted to play with their new toys right away. But then they remembered the car under the bed. They felt bad. They had lied to mom and tried to spoil the surprise. They decided to tell mom the truth and say sorry. + +They went to mom and said, "Mom, we have something to tell you. We hid the car under the bed. We did not put it away. We wanted to play with it more. We are sorry. We did not mean to spoil the surprise. We love the new toys. They are fine. But we also love the car. Can we share it with you?" + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you told me the truth. I'm not angry. I understand. You love the car. It's a fine toy. But you also have to take care of it and put it away when you are done. You can share it with me and with each other. And you can also play with the new toys. They are fine too. You are very lucky to have so many toys. And I'm very lucky to have you. I love you, Tom and Lily." + +Tom and Lily hugged mom and said, "We love you too, mom. You are the best. Thank you for the surprise. And thank you for the car. We will be good and put it away next time. Can we play with you now?" + +Mom said, "Of course. Let's go to the living room and have some fun. You can show me how the car and the robot and the doll work. And maybe we can make up some stories with them. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Lily said, "That sounds great, mom. Let's go!" They took their toys and followed mom to the living room. They had a wonderful time playing together. They were happy and grateful. They learned a lesson. They learned not to spoil surprises and to tell the truth. And they learned to appreciate what they had. They had a fine family and fine toys. And they had each other. +Anna and Ben love to play in the pool. They splash each other with water and laugh. They also like to show off their style. Anna can swim like a fish and Ben can jump like a frog. + +One day, they meet a new friend, Lily. Lily is very shy and does not want to play. She sits on the edge of the pool and watches. + +"Hi, Lily!" Anna says. "Do you want to splash with us?" + +"No, thank you," Lily says. "I don't know how to swim." + +"That's okay," Ben says. "We can teach you. It's fun and easy." + +Lily shakes her head. She is scared of the water. She thinks it is too deep and too cold. + +Anna and Ben try to make her feel better. They tell her stories and jokes. They show her their brilliant tricks. They invite her to join them. + +But Lily still says no. She feels lonely and sad. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for her. They want to be her friends. They have an idea. + +They swim to the shallow end of the pool. They find a big rubber duck. They bring it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily!" Anna says. "This is Ducky. He is our friend. He likes to splash and play. He can help you swim." + +Lily looks at Ducky. He is yellow and bright. He has a friendly smile. He floats on the water. + +"Hello, Ducky," Lily says. She touches him gently. He feels soft and warm. + +"Quack, quack!" Ducky says. He wiggles his tail. He splashes Lily with water. + +Lily giggles. She likes Ducky. He makes her happy. + +"See, Lily?" Ben says. "The water is not scary. It's fun and nice. You can splash with us and Ducky. We can be your friends." + +Lily nods. She feels brave and curious. She slides into the water. She holds Ducky tight. + +Anna and Ben cheer. They swim with Lily and Ducky. They splash and laugh. They have a great time. + +Lily learns how to swim. She shows her style. She is brilliant. + +She is happy. She has new friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they see a big box in the park. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the box and pull the lid. Inside, they find many books and papers. They are news. Lily and Ben do not like news. They are boring. + +"Quit!" Lily says. "This is no fun. Let's find something else." + +"Wait!" Ben says. "Maybe there is something good in the news. Maybe we are lucky." + +He picks up a paper and looks at it. He sees a picture of a man with a gun. He sees a word he does not know. He tries to say it. + +"Rob-ber?" he says. + +Suddenly, the man in the picture jumps out of the paper. He is real. He is angry. He points the gun at Lily and Ben. + +"Give me the box!" he says. "It is mine. I stole it from the bank. It has money in it. You are not lucky. You are in trouble." + +Lily and Ben are scared. They scream. They drop the paper and the box. They try to run away. But it is too late. The man shoots them. They fall down. They do not get up. The end. +Ben likes to study books. He likes to learn new things. He has many books in his room. Some books have pictures of animals. Some books have stories of heroes. Some books have words that rhyme. + +One day, Ben finds a unique book. It is very big and heavy. It has a shiny cover and a lock. Ben wants to open the book and see what is inside. He tries to pull the book from the shelf, but it is too heavy. He asks his mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help me with this book?" Ben says. + +"Sure, Ben. What book is that?" Mom says. + +"It is a unique book. It has a shiny cover and a lock. I want to open it and study it," Ben says. + +Mom looks at the book. She smiles. She knows the book. It is a special book. It belongs to her grandfather. He gave it to her when she was a little girl. He told her it was a book of secrets. + +"Ben, this is a very special book. It is a book of secrets. It has stories and puzzles and riddles. But you need a key to open it. Do you know where the key is?" Mom says. + +"No, Mom. Where is the key?" Ben says. + +Mom thinks for a moment. She remembers what her grandfather told her. She has an idea. + +"Ben, do you see that stair over there?" Mom says, pointing to a stair in the hallway. + +"Yes, Mom. I see it," Ben says. + +"Go to that stair and lift it up. You will find a surprise," Mom says. + +Ben is curious. He runs to the stair and lifts it up. He sees a small hole under the stair. He reaches inside and feels something metal. He pulls it out. It is a key. It has a star on it. + +"Mom, I found the key! It has a star on it!" Ben says, holding the key. + +"Good job, Ben! You are very smart. Now you can open the book and study the secrets. But remember, you have to share them with me, okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. Thank you for helping me. I love you," Ben says. + +"I love you too, Ben. Now let's go and see what the book has for us," Mom says. + +They go back to Ben's room. They unlock the book and open it. They see colorful pages and funny letters. They start to read and study the book. They have a lot of fun. They learn new things. They find out that the book is unique. It is a book of secrets. And they are the only ones who know them. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and read books. But when it is night, they have to sleep in their beds. They have a big bed with soft pillows and blankets. They also have a machine that gives them oxygen. They need oxygen because they have a problem with their lungs. The machine makes a noise like a fan. + +One night, Sara and Ben are not sleepy. They want to stay up and talk. They whisper to each other under the blankets. + +"Ben, do you like the machine?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, I do. It helps me breathe. Do you like it?" Ben answers. + +"I like it, too. But sometimes it is loud. It makes it hard to hear the stories that mom and dad tell us." Sara says. + +"I know. But we can still listen with our ears. And we can imagine the pictures in our heads." Ben says. + +"That's true. You are smart, Ben. What do you want to dream about tonight?" Sara asks. + +"I want to dream about flying. I want to see the clouds and the birds and the stars. What about you?" Ben asks. + +"I want to dream about the ocean. I want to see the fish and the dolphins and the waves. Maybe we can fly and swim together in our dreams." Sara says. + +"Maybe we can. That would be fun. I love you, Sara." Ben says. + +"I love you, too, Ben. Good night." Sara says. + +They hug each other and close their eyes. They fall asleep with the machine and the soft bed. They dream of flying and swimming and being happy. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, Mom gave them each a cup of yogurt. Ben had blue yogurt and Lily had pink yogurt. + +"Look, my yogurt is blue like the sky!" Ben said. He took a big spoonful and smiled. "It tastes sweet and yummy!" + +Lily looked at her yogurt. It was pink like a flower. She wanted to try it, but she saw something else in Ben's cup. It was a gray cookie. It had chocolate chips and nuts. Lily loved cookies. + +"Can I have your cookie, Ben?" Lily asked. She felt jealous of Ben's snack. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. He held his cup close to his chest. "You have your own yogurt. Go away!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted the cookie so much. She had an idea. She waited until Ben was not looking. Then she grabbed his cup and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back!" Ben shouted. He chased after Lily. He was faster than her. He caught up with her and tried to take his cup back. + +But Lily was not careful. She dropped the cup on the floor. The yogurt and the cookie spilled everywhere. They were dirty and gross. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Lily said. They looked at their ruined snack. They felt sorry and silly. + +Mom came and saw the mess. She was not happy. She made them clean it up. Then she gave them each a new cup of yogurt. But this time, they had no cookies. + +"Next time, share your snacks and be nice to each other," Mom said. "Or you will have no treats at all." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They tasted their yogurt. It was still sweet and yummy. They smiled and hugged each other. They were not jealous anymore. They were happy. +Tim and Sue were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. They did not like to share with each other or with their friends. They were selfish. + +One day, their mom gave them a big surprise. She took them to the park, where there was a man who sold balloons. The balloons were colorful and shiny, and they could fly in the air. Tim and Sue each wanted a balloon, so their mom bought them one. + +"Thank you, mom!" they said, and ran to the playground with their balloons. They tied the strings to their wrists, so they would not lose them. + +They saw their friends, Ben and Mia, who were playing with a ball. Ben and Mia waved at them and asked if they wanted to join. + +"Hi, Tim and Sue! Do you want to play with us?" Ben said. + +"No, thank you. We have balloons, and they are better than your ball. They can fly!" Sue said. + +"Yeah, your ball is boring. Our balloons are fun!" Tim said. + +They turned away from their friends and ran to the swings. They swung high and low, and laughed as their balloons flew with them. + +Ben and Mia felt sad. They thought Tim and Sue were rude and mean. They did not want to be their friends anymore. + +Tim and Sue did not care. They only cared about their balloons. They did not notice that their strings were getting tangled and loose. They did not notice that a big wind was blowing. + +Suddenly, the wind snapped their strings and carried their balloons away. Tim and Sue screamed and cried. They tried to catch their balloons, but they were too fast and too high. They watched as their balloons flew out of sight. + +"Mom, mom, help us! Our balloons are gone!" they shouted. + +Their mom came running. She saw their tears and their empty wrists. She felt sorry for them, but she also felt angry. + +"Tim and Sue, I'm sorry you lost your balloons, but you were very selfish. You did not share with your friends, and you did not appreciate your gift. You wasted your balloons and your chance to have fun. Now you have nothing." she said. + +Tim and Sue realized their mom was right. They felt ashamed and sorry. They wished they had been nicer and smarter. They wished they still had their balloons. But it was too late. The end. +Lila was a girl who liked to do yoga. She was very flexible and could bend and twist her body in many ways. She liked to show off her skills to her friends and family. She thought she was the best at yoga and did not want to learn from anyone else. + +One day, she went to a yoga class with her mom. The teacher was a kind lady who taught them how to breathe and relax. She also showed them some new poses that Lila had never seen before. Lila did not listen to the teacher. She thought she knew everything and did not need to follow her instructions. She did her own poses and ignored the others. + +The teacher saw that Lila was not paying attention and tried to help her. She said, "Lila, please join us and try this pose. It is good for your back and your balance. You will like it." But Lila did not want to try. She said, "No, thank you. I can do better poses than that. Look at me, I am so flexible." She tried to do a very hard pose that she had seen on TV. She bent her legs behind her head and stretched her arms out. + +But Lila was not ready for that pose. She had not warmed up properly and she had not practiced enough. She felt a sharp pain in her back and her neck. She cried out in pain and fell to the floor. She could not move. She was stuck in that pose. The teacher and the other students rushed to help her. They called for an ambulance and tried to comfort her. + +Lila was scared and sorry. She realized that she had been foolish and rude. She wished she had listened to the teacher and the others. She wished she had been more humble and respectful. She learned that being flexible is not only about the body, but also about the mind and the heart. She learned that yoga is not a competition, but a way to be healthy and happy. She learned that she had a lot to learn. She yawned and closed her eyes. She hoped she would be okay. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But they also like to search for things. They look for rocks, leaves and bugs. + +"Look, Mia, I found a chain!" Ben says. He holds up a shiny metal chain. It has many links and a clasp. + +"Wow, Ben, that's cool!" Mia says. She wants to see the chain. She runs to Ben and takes the chain from his hand. + +"Hey, give it back!" Ben says. He tries to grab the chain, but Mia runs away. She laughs and swings the chain. + +Ben chases Mia. They run around the park. They pass by the fountain, the sandbox and the bench. They do not see the puddle. + +Splash! Mia steps in the puddle. She slips and falls. The chain flies out of her hand. It lands in the water. + +"Oh no!" Mia says. She is wet and muddy. She looks at the puddle. She cannot see the chain. + +"Are you okay, Mia?" Ben says. He stops running. He goes to Mia and helps her up. + +"I'm okay, Ben, but the chain is gone!" Mia says. She is sad. She liked the chain. + +"Don't worry, Mia, we can find it!" Ben says. He is nice. He likes Mia. He looks at the puddle. He sees something shiny. + +"Look, Mia, there it is!" Ben says. He points at the chain. He reaches into the water and takes the chain. + +"Yay, Ben, you found it!" Mia says. She is happy. She hugs Ben. She takes the chain and puts it around her neck. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are a good friend!" Mia says. + +"You're welcome, Mia, you are a good friend too!" Ben says. + +They smile and hug. They are wet and muddy, but they are happy. They have a chain and each other. They go to the swings and play. +Mia and Ben were going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They were very happy because they were going to see Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. They had a big bag with many gifts for them. + +"Can I help you wrap the gifts, Mom?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. You are very gifted at wrapping. You can make the gifts look so pretty with the paper and the ribbon," Mom said. + +Mia smiled and took a gift from the bag. It was a book for Grandpa. She chose a blue paper and a silver ribbon. She wrapped the gift carefully and put a sticker with Grandpa's name on it. + +"Can I help too, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, honey. You are also very gifted at wrapping. You can make the gifts look so fun with the paper and the bow," Mom said. + +Ben grinned and took a gift from the bag. It was a scarf for Grandma. He chose a red paper and a gold bow. He wrapped the gift quickly and put a sticker with Grandma's name on it. + +"Wow, you both did a great job. The gifts look wonderful. Grandma and Grandpa will love them," Dad said. + +"Thank you, Dad. We love Grandma and Grandpa," Mia and Ben said. + +They put the gifts back in the bag and got ready to go to the airport. They were very excited to see Grandma and Grandpa soon. +Sara and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, Sara found a shiny coin on the ground. She was very happy and put it in her pocket. + +"Look, Ben, I found a coin!" she said, showing him her pocket. + +"Wow, that's a nice coin!" Ben said. "Can I see it?" + +Sara nodded and took out the coin. She gave it to Ben and he held it in his hand. He looked at it with wide eyes. + +"It's so shiny and round," he said. "Can I keep it?" + +Sara felt sad. She wanted to keep the coin for herself. But she also wanted to be a good friend. She remembered that her mom had told her to share and be kind. + +"OK, you can keep it," she said. "But you have to promise to give it back to me tomorrow." + +Ben smiled and nodded. He put the coin in his pocket and hugged Sara. + +"I promise, I promise," he said. "Thank you, Sara. You are the best friend ever." + +The next day, Sara and Ben met at the park again. Sara was excited to get her coin back. She ran to Ben and asked him for it. + +"Ben, can I have my coin back?" she said. + +Ben looked at her and frowned. He put his hand in his pocket and searched for the coin. But he could not find it. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, I don't have it," he said. "I lost it." + +Sara felt angry and sad. She could not believe that Ben had lost her coin. He had broken his promise. + +"How could you lose it?" she said. "You promised to give it back to me. You are a bad friend." + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He had not taken good care of the coin. He had forgotten to zip his pocket and the coin had fallen out. He had lied to Sara. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, I lied to you," he said. "I didn't lose it. I spent it on candy." + +Sara felt even more angry and sad. She could not believe that Ben had spent her coin on candy. He had been selfish and dishonest. + +"How could you spend it on candy?" she said. "That was my coin. You stole it from me. You are a very bad friend." + +Sara turned away and ran to her mom. She told her what had happened and cried. Her mom hugged her and comforted her. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, that Ben hurt you," she said. "He was wrong to break his promise and lie to you. He should have been more careful and respectful." + +Sara nodded and wiped her tears. She learned a lesson that day. She learned that promises are important and should not be broken. She learned that lying and stealing are wrong and hurtful. She learned that friendship is based on trust and honesty. + +She also hoped that Ben learned a lesson too. She hoped that he would apologize and make up for his mistake. She hoped that he would be a better friend in the future. She hoped that they could still be friends. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily made a picture of a house with a big tree and a dog. She was very proud of her picture. She wanted to show it to Ben. + +She took her picture and went to Ben's table. But Ben was busy. He was making a picture of a spaceship with aliens and stars. He did not look at Lily's picture. He said, "Go away, Lily. Your picture is weird. It is not fun. Spaceships are better than houses." + +Lily felt sad. She liked her picture. She thought it was nice. She did not think it was weird. She did not want to go away. She wanted to be Ben's friend. She said, "Ben, please look at my picture. It is not weird. It is different. Different is good. We can like different things and still be friends." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "No, Lily. Your picture is weird. I don't want to be your friend. Go away." He pushed Lily's picture off the table. It fell on the floor and got dirty. + +Lily cried. She picked up her picture and ran away. She felt very hurt. She did not understand why Ben was so mean. + +A teacher saw what happened. She went to Ben and said, "Ben, that was not nice. You hurt Lily's feelings. You should not say her picture is weird. You should not push her picture off the table. You should say sorry to Lily. You should be kind to your friends. You should respect their differences. You should show them your picture and let them show you theirs. You might learn something new. You might have more fun." + +Ben felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He said, "You are right, teacher. I was not nice. I hurt Lily's feelings. I should say sorry to Lily. I should be kind to my friends. I should respect their differences. I should show them my picture and let them show me theirs. I might learn something new. I might have more fun." + +He took his picture and went to find Lily. He found her in a corner, holding her picture. He said, "Lily, I am sorry. I was mean to you. Your picture is not weird. It is different. Different is good. We can like different things and still be friends. Can I see your picture again? Can I show you my picture?" + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw he was sorry. She smiled. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You can see my picture again. You can show me your picture. I would like to see your spaceship and your aliens and your stars. They look fun." + +They sat together and looked at each other's pictures. They talked and laughed. They learned something new. They had more fun. They were friends again. + +The moral of the story is: We should be kind to our friends. We should respect their differences. We should show them our pictures and let them show us theirs. We might learn something new. We might have more fun. +Lily loved her bear very much. She took him everywhere she went. He was soft and brown and had a red bow. He made her feel happy and safe. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She played on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. She had a lot of fun. She put her bear on a bench while she ran around. + +But when she came back to the bench, her bear was gone. She looked everywhere, but she could not find him. She felt sad and scared. She started to cry. + +"Mom, dad, I lost my bear!" she sobbed. + +Her mom and dad hugged her and tried to calm her down. + +"Don't worry, sweetie, we will find your bear. Maybe someone took him by mistake. Let's ask the other people in the park if they saw him," her dad said. + +They walked around the park and asked everyone they met. But no one had seen Lily's bear. Lily felt more and more hopeless. + +Then, she heard a familiar voice. + +"Excuse me, is this your bear?" a cheerful boy asked, holding up her bear. He had found him under a tree. + +Lily's eyes lit up. She ran to the boy and hugged her bear. + +"Yes, yes, it's my bear! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" she exclaimed. + +The boy smiled and handed her the bear. + +"You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. He's a nice bear. What's his name?" he asked. + +"His name is Teddy. He's my best friend. What's your name?" Lily asked. + +"My name is Max. Do you want to play with me?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She felt happy and grateful. She had found her bear and made a new friend. + +She looked at her mom and dad and said, "Can I play with Max for a while?" + +Her mom and dad nodded. They were happy to see Lily cheerful again. + +"Sure, honey. But don't lose your bear again, okay?" her mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I won't. I love you and dad and Teddy and Max," Lily said. + +She held her bear tight and ran to play with Max. They had a lot of fun. They became good friends. And Lily never lost her bear again. +Anna and Ben are twins, but they are very unique. Anna likes pink and Ben likes blue. Anna likes dolls and Ben likes cars. Anna likes rain and Ben likes sun. + +One day, it is raining very hard. Anna wants to go outside and play with her umbrella. She puts on her boots and coat and grabs her pink umbrella. She says to Ben, "Come on, Ben, let's go outside and have fun!" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to go outside. He wants to stay inside and play with his cars. He says to Anna, "No, Anna, I don't like rain. It is wet and cold and noisy. I like sun. It is warm and bright and quiet." + +Anna frowns. She does not understand why Ben does not like rain. She thinks rain is wonderful. She says to Ben, "But Ben, rain is not bad. It is fun and cool and makes nice sounds. I like to hear the rain. It goes pitter-patter on my umbrella. It sounds like music. Don't you want to hear the rain?" + +Ben shakes his head again. He does not want to hear the rain. He wants to hear his cars. He says to Anna, "No, Anna, I don't want to hear the rain. It is loud and annoying and makes me sad. I like to hear my cars. They go vroom-vroom on the floor. They sound like adventure. Don't you want to hear my cars?" + +Anna shakes her head. She does not want to hear his cars. She wants to hear the rain. She says to Ben, "No, Ben, I don't want to hear your cars. They are boring and noisy and make me sleepy. I like to hear the rain. It is exciting and soothing and makes me happy." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They are very unique. They like different things. They hear different things. They do not agree. But they are still twins. They still love each other. They smile and hug. They say to each other, "You are unique. And I love you." +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. They saw a big truck near the road. The truck had many cans of oil on it. + +"Look, oil!" Tom said. "Let's go see it!" + +"No, Tom, we can't!" Sara said. "Mom said we have to stay in the park. Oil is not for us. It is dirty and smelly and dangerous." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the truck. He wanted to touch the oil. He climbed on the truck and opened a can. The oil spilled out. It was black and sticky and wet. + +"Tom, come back!" Sara shouted. "You are in trouble!" + +But Tom did not hear her. He was too busy playing with the oil. He rubbed it on his hands and face and clothes. He laughed and made funny noises. + +Suddenly, the truck driver came back. He saw Tom on his truck. He was very angry. He yelled at Tom. He grabbed him and threw him off the truck. He hit him hard. Tom cried and screamed. + +Sara ran to Tom. She was scared and sad. She hugged him and tried to help him. But the oil was everywhere. It burned his skin and eyes and mouth. It made him sick and hurt. + +"Tom, Tom, I'm sorry!" Sara said. "I tried to stop you. Why didn't you listen to me?" + +Tom did not answer. He did not move. He did not breathe. He was gone. + +Sara cried and cried. She wished she could go back in time. She wished she could remember what Mom said. She wished she could save Tom. But it was too late. The oil had taken him away. The sky was gloomy and dark. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many shiny things inside. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Anna says. "There are silver spoons and forks and cups and plates. They are so nice!" + +Ben nods and picks up a silver cup. He pretends to drink from it. "Mmm, this is good tea," he says. "Do you want some, Anna?" + +Anna smiles and takes a silver spoon. She pretends to eat some soup. "Yes, please, Ben. This is yummy soup," she says. "We can have a picnic with these silver things." + +They spread a blanket on the floor and arrange the silver things on it. They pretend to eat and drink and talk. They have a lot of fun with the silver things. + +But then they hear a loud voice. It is their mom. She is looking for them. + +"Anna! Ben! Where are you?" she calls. "What are you doing in the garage?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They know they are in trouble. They quickly put the silver things back in the box and run to their mom. + +"Sorry, mom," they say. "We were just playing with the silver things. They are so nice." + +Mom sighs and shakes her head. She is not happy. She says, "Those silver things are not toys. They are grandma's old things. They are very old and very special. You should not touch them without asking me first. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We will not touch them again." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I love you, Anna and Ben. But you have to be careful with other people's things. Now, let's go and have some real tea and soup, okay?" + +Anna and Ben smile and say, "Okay, mom. Thank you. We love you too." They follow mom to the kitchen and leave the silver things in the garage. They are still nice, but they are not toys. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they decide to have a picnic in the park. They pack some food and a blanket in a basket. + +They walk to the park and find a nice spot under a big tree. They spread the blanket on the grass and sit down. They open the basket and see what they have. + +"Look, we have sandwiches and apples and cookies!" Anna says. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" Ben says. "I like cookies. They are sweet and crunchy." + +They start to eat their food and enjoy the sun and the breeze. They see some birds and squirrels and flowers. They are happy. + +"Ben, do you know what value means?" Anna asks. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He shakes his head. + +"No, I don't know. What does it mean?" + +Anna smiles. + +"It means something is important or special to you. You care about it a lot. Like our picnic. I value our picnic. It is fun and tasty and pretty." + +Ben nods. + +"I see. I value our picnic too. And I value you, Anna. You are my friend. You are kind and smart and pretty." + +Anna hugs Ben. + +"I value you too, Ben. You are my friend. You are funny and brave and pretty." + +They finish their food and pack their basket. They hold hands and walk back home. They value their picnic and their friendship. They are happy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They skip and run and laugh. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Me first!" Lily says. She runs to the slide. She climbs up the steps. She sits on the slide. She slides down fast. She is happy. + +"Me next!" Sam says. He runs to the slide. He skips on the steps. He trips on a step. He falls down. He hurts his knee. He is sad. + +Lily sees Sam. She runs to him. She hugs him. She says, "I'm sorry, Sam. Are you OK?" + +Sam says, "It hurts. I want to go home." + +Lily says, "OK, Sam. Let's go home. We can play again tomorrow." + +They walk to the gate. They see a big ice cream truck. It is empty. There is no ice cream. There is no driver. They are curious. + +"Look, Lily. An ice cream truck. Maybe there is some ice cream inside." + +"Let's see, Sam. Maybe we can find some ice cream." + +They go to the truck. They open the door. They climb inside. They see a lot of buttons and levers. They are excited. + +"Wow, Lily. Look at all these things. What do they do?" + +"I don't know, Sam. Let's try them." + +They push the buttons. They pull the levers. They hear a lot of noises. They see a lot of lights. They are surprised. + +"Look, Sam. The truck is moving. We are driving the truck." + +"Look, Lily. The truck is playing music. We are playing the music." + +They are happy. They forget about the slide. They forget about the knee. They forget about the ice cream. They drive the truck around the park. They play the music loud. They skip and run and laugh. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were playing with clay. They liked to make different objects with their hands. They made a ball, a snake, a star and a cake. They put their objects on a tray and left them in the sun to dry. + +But then, a big wind came and blew the tray away. The objects flew in the air and landed on the grass, the road, the roof and the fence. Tom and Lily ran after them, but they could not catch them all. Some of the objects broke into pieces and some got dirty. + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They had worked hard to make their objects and now they were gone or messy. They went back to their house and told their mom what happened. Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves. You can make new objects another day. Let's go inside and have some juice and cookies. Maybe the wind will stop and we can find some of your objects later." Tom and Lily nodded and followed mom. They hoped their objects were still there and not too messy. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a big truck, a soft bear, and a red ball. He played with them every day in his room. But sometimes he would forget to put them away when he was done. He would leave them on the floor, on the bed, or under the table. + +One night, Tom was sleeping in his bed. He had a dream about his toys. They were talking to him and telling him stories. He was happy and smiled in his sleep. But then he heard a loud noise. He woke up and saw a big shadow on the wall. It looked like a monster with big teeth and claws. It was his truck, his bear, and his ball. They were angry and grumpy. They said, "Tom, you never put us away. You don't care about us. We are tired of being on the floor, on the bed, or under the table. We are going to get you!" + +Tom was scared and cried. He hid under his blanket and said, "No, no, please don't hurt me. I'm sorry, I forgot to put you away. I do care about you. You are my friends. Please don't be grumpy. Please be nice." + +The shadow on the wall moved and changed. It looked like a fairy with wings and a wand. It was his mom, who had turned on the light and came to his room. She said, "Tom, it's okay. It was just a bad dream. Your toys are not angry or grumpy. They are still your friends. But you should remember to put them away when you are done. It will make them happy and it will make your room tidy." + +Tom hugged his mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I'm sorry, I forgot to put them away. I will do it tomorrow. I love you and I love my toys." + +His mom kissed him and said, "I love you too, Tom. Now go back to sleep and have a good dream." + +She turned off the light and left the room. Tom looked at his toys and said, "I'm sorry, truck, bear, and ball. I will put you away tomorrow. Good night, friends." + +He closed his eyes and fell asleep. He had a good dream about his toys. They were playing with him and telling him stories. He was happy and smiled in his sleep. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, Tom has a new thing. It is gum. He says, "Look, Sam, I have gum. It is spicy. Do you want some?" + +Sam says, "Yes, please. What is gum?" + +Tom says, "Gum is something you chew. But you do not eat it. You spit it out when you are done. It is fun. Here, take one." + +Sam takes the gum and puts it in his mouth. He chews it. He feels a hot taste. He says, "Ow, ow, ow! This is too spicy! It hurts my tongue!" + +Tom laughs. He says, "It is not too spicy. It is good. You have to chew more. Then it will be sweet." + +Sam chews more. He does not like it. He spits it out. He says, "No, thank you. I do not want gum. It is yucky." + +Tom says, "OK, more for me. I like gum. It is yummy." + +They play with cars and balls. They have fun. Tom chews his gum. He forgets to spit it out. He swallows it. He says, "Uh-oh. I ate my gum. What will happen?" + +Sam says, "I do not know. Maybe you will have a big bubble in your tummy. Maybe you will make a loud noise. Maybe you will fly away." + +Tom says, "No, no, no! I do not want that. I want to stay here. I want to play with you. I want to be your friend." + +Sam says, "Do not worry. It is OK. You will not have a big bubble. You will not make a loud noise. You will not fly away. You will be fine. You are my friend. I like you." + +They hug. They smile. They forget about the gum. They play some more. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big mug in the kitchen. It was blue and shiny and had a picture of a cat on it. Lily and Tom wanted to play with the mug, but they did not know who it belonged to. + +"Let's take it to our room," Lily said. "We can pretend it is a castle for our dolls." + +"No, let's take it to the store," Tom said. "We can pretend it is a treasure for our pirates." + +Lily and Tom started to pull the mug in different directions. They did not share or listen to each other. They made a lot of noise and spilled some water from the mug. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mug and was very angry. She said, "That is my special mug! It was a gift from Grandma. You should not touch it without asking. You are very naughty and careless!" + +She took the mug from Lily and Tom and put it on the counter. She said, "You have to go to your room and think about what you did. No more playing for today." + +Lily and Tom felt very sad and sorry. They went to their room and cried. They wished they had been more graceful and kind with the mug and with each other. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together in the park. They have a red ball, a yellow kite and a blue bike. They share everything and have fun. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says they can play until noon. Noon is when the sun is high in the sky and it is time to eat. Anna and Ben nod and run to the swings. + +They swing high and low, and laugh and sing. They see a big bird in the sky. It is not a normal bird. It is unusual. It has long feathers and a long neck. It is a flamingo. Anna and Ben have never seen a flamingo before. They point and shout. + +Mom sees the flamingo too. She is surprised. She says flamingos live far away, where it is warm and there are pink lakes. She says someone must have brought the flamingo here. She takes a picture with her phone. + +Anna and Ben want to see the flamingo closer. They leave the swings and run to the bird. The flamingo sees them and makes a loud noise. It flaps its wings and flies away. Anna and Ben are sad. They wanted to say hello to the flamingo. + +Mom hugs them and says it is okay. She says the flamingo was scared of them. She says they can look at the picture later and remember the flamingo. She says it is noon and they have to go home. She says they can have sandwiches and juice for lunch. Anna and Ben smile. They are hungry. They hold Mom's hand and walk to the car. They still think about the flamingo. They think it was a special day. They will remember it for a long time. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted a snack. Mom said they could go to the store with her and pick one. + +"Can we have ice cream?" Tom asked. + +"No, ice cream is too cold for today. It is winter and snowing outside. You need something warm and healthy," Mom said. + +"What about cookies?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe one cookie each, but you also need some fruit or cheese. Cookies are not enough for a snack," Mom said. + +They put on their coats, hats, and boots and walked to the store. Mom gave them each a basket and told them to choose their snack. + +Tom and Lily looked around the store. There were many things to see and smell. Tom saw a big bag of chips. He liked chips. They were crunchy and salty. He put the bag in his basket. + +Lily saw a bunch of bananas. She liked bananas. They were sweet and soft. She put the bananas in her basket. + +They also saw some apples, oranges, carrots, yogurt, bread, milk, and eggs. Mom said they were good for them, but they did not want them for their snack. + +They went to the cookie aisle. There were many kinds of cookies. Chocolate, peanut butter, oatmeal, gingerbread, and more. Tom and Lily each picked their favorite. Tom chose chocolate and Lily chose oatmeal. + +They went to the cashier and paid for their snacks. Mom said they could eat them when they got home. + +They walked back home, holding their baskets. They were happy and excited. They had their snacks. They could not wait to eat them. +Sara and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat steak for dinner. But Mom said no. She said steak was too big and too hard for them. She said they had to eat soup and bread. + +Sara and Tom did not like soup and bread. They wanted steak. They saw a sign in the window of a shop. The sign said "Steak for sale. Only five coins." Sara and Tom had five coins. They got them from Grandma. + +Sara and Tom ran to the shop. They gave the coins to the man. The man gave them a bag. He said "Here is your steak. Enjoy." Sara and Tom smiled. They ran back home. + +They opened the bag. They saw a big piece of meat. It looked like steak. They were happy. They took a bite. But it was not steak. It was rubber. It was hard and chewy and yucky. Sara and Tom spat it out. They felt sick. + +Mom came in. She saw the rubber. She saw the sign. She was angry. She said "Sara and Tom, you were foolish. You did not listen to me. You wasted your coins. You ate rubber. That was not steak. That was a trick. The man was bad. He lied to you. Now you have no dinner and no coins. Go to bed. No dessert for you." Sara and Tom cried. They were sorry. They learned their lesson. They never bought steak from a sign again. +Lily had a dream last night. She dreamed that she was a princess and she had a big pink dress and a shiny crown. She was so happy in her dream. She wanted to tell her friends at school about her dream. + +But when she got to school, she saw that her dress had a big stain on it. She did not see it at home. She felt very sad and embarrassed. She thought her friends would laugh at her and call her a dirty princess. + +She ran to the bathroom and tried to clean the stain with water. But it did not work. It only made the stain bigger and wetter. She started to cry. She wished she could go back to her dream. + +Then she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend Ben. He heard her crying and came to see what was wrong. + +"Lily, are you okay?" he asked. + +Lily opened the door and showed him her dress. She told him about her dream and how she felt embarrassed. + +Ben smiled and hugged her. He said, "Lily, you don't have to be embarrassed. Your dress is still pretty and you are still a princess. And your dream is still yours. No one can take it away from you. And I like your crown. It is very shiny." + +Lily felt better. She smiled and thanked Ben. He was a good friend. He made her feel less hurt. He said, "Come on, let's go play. Maybe we can pretend we are in your dream. I can be a prince and you can be a princess. And we can have fun." + +Lily liked that idea. She dried her tears and took Ben's hand. They went to the playground and played. They had fun. They forgot about the stain and the embarrassment. They only remembered the dream and the friendship. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. They see a big bike near a tree. The bike has a lock on the wheel and a bell on the handle. + +"Can we ring the bell?" Sara asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe the bike has an owner. Maybe they will be mad," Ben says. + +They look around. They do not see anyone. They want to ring the bell. It looks shiny and fun. + +"Let's ring it once. Just once. Then we run away," Sara says. + +"OK. But be careful. Don't touch the lock. It might be sharp," Ben says. + +They go to the bike. Sara reaches for the bell. She pushes it hard. It makes a loud sound. Ring! Ring! Ring! + +They hear footsteps. They see a man coming. He has a hat and a bag. He looks at them. He smiles. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my bike?" he says. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They think he will be angry. They say sorry. + +"Sorry, mister. We just wanted to ring the bell. We didn't mean to bother you," Sara says. + +"It's OK. I'm not mad. I like the bell too. It's friendly. It makes people happy. Do you want to try it again?" he says. + +He gives them the bell. They ring it again. Ring! Ring! Ring! They laugh. He laughs. + +"Thank you, mister. You are very nice. Can we play with your bike?" Ben says. + +"Sure. But only for a little while. I have to go soon. And don't forget the lock. It keeps the bike safe. Here, I'll show you how it works," he says. + +He teaches them how to use the lock. They learn something new. They have fun. They make a new friend. +Lily and Tom were playing soccer in the park. They liked to kick the ball and try to score. Lily was very good at soccer. She scored many times. Tom was happy for her, but he also wanted to score. + +"Can I score too, Lily?" he asked. + +"Sure, Tom. Here, I will pass the ball to you," Lily said. She kicked the ball to Tom. Tom ran after the ball. He was almost near the goal. + +But then, a big dog came out of nowhere. The dog saw the ball and wanted to play too. The dog ran faster than Tom and took the ball in his mouth. The dog ran away with the ball. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Lily shouted. She and Tom chased the dog. The dog was too fast for them. They could not catch him. + +They saw an old man sitting on a bench. The old man had a hat and a cane. He saw the dog with the ball and the children running after him. + +"Stop, dog! Give the ball back to the children!" the old man said. He waved his cane at the dog. The dog was scared of the old man. The dog dropped the ball and ran away. + +The old man picked up the ball and gave it to Lily and Tom. + +"Thank you, sir. You rescued our ball!" Lily said. + +"Yes, thank you. You are very kind," Tom said. + +"You're welcome, children. I'm glad I could help. Now, go and have fun with your ball. And maybe let Tom score too," the old man said with a smile. + +Lily and Tom thanked the old man again. They went back to the park and played soccer. Lily passed the ball to Tom. Tom kicked the ball and scored. He was very happy. Lily cheered for him. They both had fun. They were good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the woods. They liked to explore and find new things. One day, they saw a small hut made of wood and straw. It looked old and dirty, but they were curious. + +"Let's go inside and see what's there," Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be someone's home," Lily said. + +They walked to the hut and pushed the door. It was not locked, so they went in. The hut was dark and smelled bad. There were some pots and pans, some rags and some bones on the floor. + +"Yuck, this is gross. Let's get out of here," Lily said. + +But before they could leave, they heard a loud noise outside. It was a big bear, and it was angry. It saw the hut and thought it was its den. It ran to the door and slammed it shut. It locked the door with its paw. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They were trapped inside the hut with the bear outside. They did not know what to do. + +"Help, help! Someone, please help us!" Tom shouted. + +"Shh, don't make noise. The bear might hear us and break the door," Lily whispered. + +They hugged each other and hoped someone would come and save them. They were very confused. Why did the bear lock them in? How could they get out? They wished they never went inside the hut. +Tim and Sue were eager to see the big ship. They had never seen a ship before. They ran to the dock with their mom and dad. They saw the ship in the water. It was very big and had many windows and flags. + +"Wow, look at the ship!" Tim said. "It is so cool. I want to go on the ship." + +"Me too!" Sue said. "I want to see the inside of the ship. Maybe there are pirates or mermaids on the ship." + +Their mom and dad smiled. They said they had a surprise for them. They had tickets to go on the ship. They could take a tour and see the rooms and the deck and the engine. + +Tim and Sue were very happy. They thanked their mom and dad and followed them to the entrance of the ship. They showed their tickets to the man who wore a hat and a uniform. He said welcome and let them in. + +Tim and Sue were amazed by the ship. They saw many people and things. They saw the captain and the sailors. They saw the kitchen and the dining room. They saw the beds and the bathrooms. They saw the maps and the compass. They saw the lifeboats and the anchors. + +They also saw a big wheel on the deck. It was the wheel that steered the ship. Tim and Sue wanted to touch the wheel. They ran to the wheel and each grabbed a handle. + +"I want to turn the wheel!" Tim said. + +"No, I want to turn the wheel!" Sue said. + +They both pulled the wheel in different directions. They disagreed. They started to argue and fight. + +"Stop, stop!" their mom and dad said. "You can't turn the wheel. It is not a toy. It is for the captain only. You could make the ship go the wrong way. You could make the ship crash." + +Tim and Sue let go of the wheel. They felt sorry. They said sorry to their mom and dad and to the captain. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. + +They learned their lesson. They decided to share and take turns. They enjoyed the rest of the tour. They saw many more things on the ship. They had fun and learned a lot. They thanked the captain and the sailors for letting them see the ship. They said goodbye to the ship and went back to the dock. They were happy and tired. They had a great day. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the backyard. They have a great toy box with many toys. They have cars, balls, dolls, blocks and more. + +One day, Tim wants to play with his red car. He goes to the toy box and looks for it. But he cannot find it. He is sad and angry. He thinks Sam took his car. He goes to Sam and says, "Give me my car! It is mine!" + +Sam is playing with his blue car. He says, "No, I did not take your car. It is not here. Maybe you lost it. Go and search for it!" + +Tim does not believe Sam. He thinks Sam is lying. He tries to grab Sam's car. Sam does not let him. They start to fight. They push and pull and shout. + +Mom hears them and comes to the backyard. She sees them fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, boys! Why are you fighting? What is the problem?" + +Tim and Sam tell Mom about the car. Mom says, "Let me help you. Maybe the car is somewhere else. Let's search for it together." + +They go to the toy box and search for the car. They do not find it. They go to the grass and search for the car. They do not find it. They go to the tree and search for the car. They do not find it. + +Then, they see something shiny under the fence. They go closer and look. It is the red car! It rolled under the fence and went to the neighbor's yard. Tim is happy. He says, "There is my car! I found it!" + +Sam is happy too. He says, "I am sorry, Tim. I did not take your car. I was wrong. Can we be friends again?" + +Tim says, "I am sorry, Sam. I did not trust you. I was wrong. Yes, we can be friends again." + +They hug and smile. Mom is happy too. She says, "I am glad you found your car, Tim. And I am glad you made up, boys. Now, let's ask the neighbor if we can get your car back. And then, let's play nicely in the backyard." +Tom and Lily were going to church with their mom and dad. They liked church because they could sing and pray and see their friends. They also liked the big windows and the shiny cross. + +When they got to the church, they saw a big pile of leaves on the grass. The leaves were red and yellow and brown. They looked soft and fun. Tom and Lily wanted to play with the leaves. + +"Can we jump in the leaves, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Please, mom, please!" Lily said. + +Mom smiled and said, "OK, but only for a little while. Then we have to go inside the church and be quiet and listen." + +Tom and Lily were happy. They ran to the pile of leaves and jumped in. They laughed and threw leaves in the air. They felt the smooth and crunchy leaves on their skin and hair. + +They had so much fun that they forgot about the time. They did not hear the bell that rang to start the church service. They did not see their mom and dad go inside the church with the other people. + +They only stopped when they heard a voice say, "Hello, children. What are you doing?" + +They looked up and saw a man in a black robe. He had a kind face and a white collar. He was the pastor of the church. + +Tom and Lily felt shy. They did not know what to say. They thought they were in trouble. + +The pastor smiled and said, "Don't be afraid. I'm glad you are enjoying God's creation. He made the leaves and the trees and the grass for us to enjoy. But he also made the church for us to worship him and learn about him. Do you want to come with me and join your mom and dad?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They liked the pastor. They followed him to the church. They brushed off the leaves from their clothes and hair. They held hands and walked quietly. + +They found their mom and dad in a pew. They hugged them and said sorry for being late. Mom and dad were not angry. They were happy to see them. + +They all sat together and listened to the pastor. He talked about how God loves them and wants them to love him back. He said that God gives them many gifts, like the leaves and the church, and they should thank him and share them with others. + +Tom and Lily learned a lot. They sang and prayed and said amen. They felt happy and peaceful. They thanked God for the leaves and the church and their mom and dad. They thanked God for the pastor and his kind words. They thanked God for everything. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with figures. They have many figures of animals, people and cars. They make stories with their figures and have fun. + +One day, Ben and Mia want to play with the same figure. It is a funny figure of a monkey. It has a long tail and a big smile. Ben says, "I want the monkey figure. It is mine." Mia says, "No, I want the monkey figure. It is mine." They both pull the monkey figure and try to take it. + +The monkey figure breaks. The tail and the head fall off. Ben and Mia are sad and angry. They say, "You broke the monkey figure. It is your fault." They do not want to play with each other anymore. + +Mom sees Ben and Mia. She asks, "What happened? Why are you not playing?" Ben and Mia tell Mom about the monkey figure. Mom says, "I am sorry the monkey figure broke. But it is not nice to fight over toys. You have to share and take turns. You are friends. Friends do not hurt each other." + +Ben and Mia feel sorry. They say, "You are right, Mom. We are sorry. We should not fight over toys. We should share and take turns. We are friends. Friends do not hurt each other." They hug and say sorry to each other. + +Mom fixes the monkey figure. She puts the tail and the head back on. She gives the monkey figure to Ben and Mia. She says, "Here is the monkey figure. It is not broken anymore. You can play with it together. But remember to share and take turns. And have fun." + +Ben and Mia are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. We will share and take turns. And have fun." They play with the monkey figure and their other figures. They make stories with their figures and have fun. They are friends. +Tom was a stubborn boy. He liked to play with his fireman toy and pretend he was saving people from fires. He did not like to share his toy with anyone, not even his sister Lily. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with Tom's fireman toy. She asked him nicely, "Tom, can I play with your fireman toy for a little bit? Please?" + +But Tom said, "No, Lily, you can't. This is my fireman toy and I don't want to let you have it. Go away!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "That's not fair, Tom. You are being mean and selfish. You should let me play with your fireman toy sometimes. We are supposed to share our toys." + +But Tom did not listen. He said, "No, no, no. This is my fireman toy and I don't have to share it with you. You have your own toys. Leave me alone!" + +Lily did not give up. She tried to grab the fireman toy from Tom's hands. But Tom held on tight and pulled it back. They started to fight over the fireman toy. They shouted and pushed and pulled. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom and Lily fighting over the fireman toy. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, Tom and Lily. What are you doing? Why are you fighting over the fireman toy?" + +Tom and Lily stopped fighting and looked at their mom. Tom said, "Mom, this is my fireman toy and I don't want to let Lily play with it. She has her own toys." + +Lily said, "Mom, Tom is being stubborn and he won't share his fireman toy with me. He never lets me play with it. That's not nice." + +Their mom said, "Tom, Lily, you are both wrong. You should not fight over the fireman toy. You should learn to share and take turns. The fireman toy is not only yours or hers. It is ours. We are a family and we share our things. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They felt sorry for fighting. They said, "Yes, mom, we understand. We are sorry." + +Their mom said, "Good. Now, why don't you play together with the fireman toy and pretend you are both firemen? You can help each other and have fun." + +Tom and Lily liked that idea. They said, "Okay, mom, we will. Thank you." + +They hugged their mom and then hugged each other. They took the fireman toy and played together nicely. They pretended they were firemen and saved people from fires. They shared and took turns and had fun. They were not stubborn anymore. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with snow. They made a big snowman in their yard and gave him a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very proud of their snowman and named him Frosty. + +One day, they went to the station with their mom to see their grandma. They saw a train with many people and bags. They waved to the people and the people waved back. They were cheerful and excited to see their grandma. + +But when they came back home, they saw that Frosty was gone. There was only a puddle of water and some wet clothes. They were very sad and angry. They asked their mom what happened to Frosty. + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, Anna and Ben. Frosty melted because it was too warm today. The sun was very bright and hot and it made the snow turn into water." + +Anna and Ben cried and said, "But we loved Frosty! He was our friend! Why did the sun do that?" + +Mom hugged them and said, "I know, sweeties. Frosty was a very nice snowman. But sometimes things change and we have to say goodbye. The sun didn't mean to hurt Frosty. The sun is also our friend. It gives us light and warmth and helps the plants grow. Maybe we can make another snowman when it snows again." + +Anna and Ben sniffed and nodded. They understood that Frosty was not gone forever. They still had their memories of him and they could make new friends with snow. They dried their tears and smiled. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. And we love the sun too. And we love Grandma. Can we call her and tell her about Frosty?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Anna and Ben. Let's go inside and call Grandma. She will be happy to hear from you. And maybe she has a story to tell you too." + +They went inside and called Grandma. They told her about Frosty and the station and the train. Grandma listened and laughed and said, "What a wonderful adventure you had! I'm sorry about Frosty, but I'm glad you had fun with him. And I have a surprise for you. I made you some cookies and I'm sending them to you. They are shaped like snowmen and they have chocolate buttons and raisin eyes. You can eat them and remember Frosty." + +Anna and Ben were delighted and said, "Thank you, Grandma! We love you! And we love your cookies! They sound delicious and cute!" + +They ended the call and waited for the cookies. They were still sad about Frosty, but they were also happy and grateful. They had a loving family and a beautiful world. They knew that life was full of changes and challenges, but also of joys and wonders. They looked out the window and saw the sun setting. It was a bright orange and pink and purple. It looked like a painting. They said, "Goodbye, sun. Thank you for today. See you tomorrow." And they hugged each other and went to bed. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play together. But today, they are sad. They have a cold. They cannot go outside. They have to stay in bed. + +They wake up at noon. They hear Mom in the kitchen. She is making soup. They want to eat soup. They call Mom. + +"Mom, we are awake. Can we have soup?" they say. + +Mom comes to their room. She smiles. She feels their foreheads. They are still hot. + +"Hello, my loves. I'm glad you are awake. But you have to rest a little more. You are still sick. I will bring you soup soon. OK?" she says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They are hungry. But they are also tired. They cuddle with their teddy bears. They wait for Mom. + +Mom comes back with a tray. She has two bowls of soup, two spoons, two cups of juice, and two cookies. She puts the tray on a table. She helps Ben and Mia sit up. She gives them their soup. + +"Here you go, my loves. Eat your soup. It will make you feel better. And then you can have your juice and your cookies. And maybe later, you can read a book or watch a show. How does that sound?" she says. + +Ben and Mia smile. They like soup. They like juice. They like cookies. They like books. They like shows. They love Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best. We love you," they say. + +Mom hugs them. She loves them too. She hopes they will get well soon. She is happy to see them smile. She is not sad anymore. Neither are Ben and Mia. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +They walked to the pond and threw some bread. The ducks and fish came to eat. Lila and Tom were happy. They saw a big fish with a shiny tail. They wanted to touch it. + +They leaned over the pond and reached their hands. But the pond was deep and they slipped. They fell into the water and splashed. They were scared and cold and wet. + +They cried for help. A guard heard them and ran to the pond. He grabbed their hands and pulled them out. He wrapped them in a towel and took them to their mom. + +Their mom was worried and hugged them. She thanked the guard for saving them. She said they were brave and lucky. She said they should not go near the pond again. + +Lila and Tom said they were sorry and thanked the guard too. They said they learned their lesson. They said they liked the ducks and fish, but they liked the guard more. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to race. They raced on their bikes, on their feet, and on the slide. They always had fun, but sometimes they got mad at each other. One day, they raced to the big tree in the park. Lily got there first, but Tom said he won. Lily said he was lying. Tom said she was cheating. They started to yell and push. + +"Let's race again," Tom said. "If I win, you have to give me your candy. If you lose, I will give you mine." + +"OK," Lily said. "But you have to promise. No lying, no cheating." + +They shook hands and made a promise. Then they got on their bikes and raced to the pond. Lily pedaled hard, but Tom was faster. He got to the pond first and shouted, "I win, I win!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She got off her bike and walked to Tom. She gave him her candy, but he did not give her his. He put it in his pocket and laughed. + +"That's not fair," Lily said. "You broke your promise. You are a bad friend." + +Tom did not care. He opened his candy and ate it. But the candy was sour. It made his mouth hurt and his face twist. He spit it out and cried. He wanted to give it back to Lily, but she was gone. She took her bike and left. She did not want to be his friend anymore. Tom was alone and sorry. He wished he had kept his promise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. Mittens was very lucky because he had a warm home and lots of food to eat. + +One night, Lily and Mittens were playing in the backyard. Suddenly, a big owl flew down from a tree and scared Mittens. Lily picked up Mittens and hugged him tightly. + +From that night on, Mittens never went outside at night again. He was happy to stay inside where it was safe and warm. And Lily was happy to have her lucky gray cat by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very nervous because she wanted to see the bees. Her mom said they needed to prepare before they could go see the bees. They put on their shoes and walked to the garden. + +When they got there, they saw a bee flying around the flowers. Lily was so happy and excited! She looked at the bee and said, "Hi bee, you are so pretty!" Her mom showed her how to be careful around the bee so they wouldn't get stung. Lily watched the bee for a long time and then they went back home. + +Lily told her dad all about the bee and how she was nervous at first but then she had fun watching it. Her dad was happy that she had a good time and said they could go back to the garden to see the bees again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Tom who worked as a postman. Every day, he would deliver letters and packages to different houses in his town. One day, he had to deliver a big package to a little girl named Lily. + +When he arrived at her house, he knocked on the door and said, "Hello, Lily! I have a big surprise for you today!" Lily was so excited and asked, "What is it? What is it?" Tom replied, "It's a big box with a special toy inside, but the price is that you have to promise to be good and share with your friends." + +Lily promised to be good and Tom gave her the package. She tore open the box and found a rough and bumpy toy car inside. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tom! I will play with this toy every day and share with my friends." Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Have fun with your new toy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boat named Benny. Benny liked to float on the water and watch the seagulls fly. One day, Benny went to sleep and when he woke up, he was far away from home. He felt scared and alone. + +Benny saw a big anchor in the water and he thought it would be a good idea to tie himself to it so he wouldn't float away anymore. But the anchor was too heavy for Benny and he couldn't move it. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Benny felt something warm on his back. It was the sun! The sun was shining bright and Benny felt happy again. He realized that he didn't need to be tied to the anchor to feel safe. He could float on his own and enjoy the warmth of the sun. Benny felt brave and continued his journey on the water, feeling happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the beach and collect shells. One day, she saw a jellyfish on the sand. It was delicate and transparent. Lily wanted to help the jellyfish, so she built a little sandcastle around it to protect it from the sun. + +Lily was very happy with her sandcastle. She built it with her own hands and it looked very pretty. She sat beside the jellyfish and watched the waves come and go. The jellyfish was safe and Lily felt proud. + +Suddenly, the jellyfish started to move. It wiggled and jiggled until it was free from the sandcastle. It swam away into the ocean, leaving Lily behind. Lily smiled and waved goodbye to the jellyfish. She knew that she had helped it and that made her feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a girl pouring water on some flowers. The bird flew down and watched her pour the water. The girl saw the bird and smiled. The bird flew away, happy to have seen something new. +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 an adventure in the woods and found a cute little bunny. The bunny was so soft and fluffy, and Lily wanted to give it a hug. + +She gently picked up the bunny and squeezed it tight. The bunny felt so warm and cozy in her arms. But then Lily's mom noticed something. "Lily, be careful! You're squeezing the bunny too hard. It might get hurt," she said. + +Lily realized that her mom was right. She let go of the bunny and apologized. "I'm sorry, bunny. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable," she said. From that day on, Lily learned to be gentle and careful when holding animals. She never wanted to make them feel uncomfortable or hurt them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a tree but felt lonely because there were no other birds around. One day, Tweety decided to explore and flew far away from the tree. + +As Tweety was flying, she saw a big hole in the ground. It was a pit! Tweety wondered what was inside the pit. She flew down to take a closer look. + +Inside the pit, Tweety saw a little mouse who was also lonely. The mouse was happy to see Tweety and they became friends. Tweety realized that she wasn't alone anymore and felt happy too. From that day on, Tweety and the mouse played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lamp in her room with a bulb that shone very bright. One night, Lily was feeling very tired and wanted to sleep, but the bright light was keeping her awake. + +Lily asked her mommy to turn off the lamp, but her mommy said that the bulb needed to cool down first. So, Lily waited patiently until the bulb was not hot anymore. + +Finally, the bulb had cooled down and her mommy turned off the lamp. Lily felt so happy and relaxed in her bed, and soon fell asleep with a big smile on her face. From that night on, Lily knew that she needed to wait for the bulb to cool down before going to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved chocolate. He ate chocolate all day long, but he never washed his hands. One day, Timmy's mom saw him eating chocolate with dirty hands and told him he needed to wash them. + +Timmy didn't want to stop eating chocolate, but his mom said he couldn't have any more until he washed his hands. Timmy was very hungry, so he went to the sink and washed his hands with soap and water. + +After he washed his hands, Timmy's mom gave him a big piece of chocolate. It tasted even better now that his hands were clean. From then on, Timmy always washed his hands before eating chocolate. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big sign on the road. It was called a billboard. The billboard was very tall and had a picture of a happy family. One day, a big storm came and the billboard fell down. It broke into many pieces because it was fragile. The family in the picture was sad because their home was destroyed. But then, some kind people came to help. They picked up all the pieces and put them back together to complete the billboard. The family was happy again because their picture was back up for everyone to see. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to ride his bike. He would pedal around the park all day long, feeling the wind in his hair. One day, Timmy saw a big and impressive bike at the store. It was shiny and had lots of gears. Timmy wanted it so badly, but his mommy said they couldn't afford it. + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He decided to kneel down and pray for a solution. Suddenly, he had an idea! He could ask his friends if they wanted to trade bikes with him for a while. Timmy talked to his friends and one of them had a cool bike that he was willing to trade. Timmy was so happy and grateful for his friend. He rode the new bike around the park and felt like he was flying. Timmy learned that sometimes, when we have a problem, we just need to kneel down and pray, and a solution will come. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy decided he wanted to make a new car. He got some blocks and started to design a car. + +Timmy worked very hard on his car. He made sure it had four wheels and a steering wheel. When he was finished, he showed it to his mom. She said, "Wow, Timmy, that is a fine model car you made!" + +Timmy was so happy that his mom liked his car. He played with it every day and even showed it to his friends. They thought it was cool too. Timmy was proud of himself for designing such a great car. +Once upon a time, there was a big red wagon. It was very busy because it had to carry lots of things. One day, a little boy wanted to measure how long the wagon was. He took out his ruler and measured it. The wagon was very long! The little boy and his friends played with the wagon all day long. They had so much fun! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw colorful pictures with her crayons. One day, she wanted to print out her favorite picture so she could show it to her grandma. + +Lily went to her mom's computer and clicked on the print button. The printer started to make noise and soon her picture came out on a piece of paper. She was so happy to see her drawing in a different way. + +Later that day, Lily's mom was stitching a colorful blanket for her. Lily loved to watch her mom sew the fabric together. She thought it was amazing how her mom could make something so pretty with just a needle and thread. + +When the blanket was finished, Lily snuggled up in it and fell asleep with a smile on her face. She dreamt of all the colorful pictures she would draw and print out for her family to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wander around his neighborhood and explore. One day, he saw a fancy car parked outside a garage. He wandered inside to take a closer look. + +Inside the garage, he saw a man wearing a blue suit covered in grease. "Hello, little boy! I'm a mechanic," said the man. "Do you need any help?" + +Timmy shook his head and said, "No thank you, I'm just looking." He wandered around the garage and saw all the tools and machines. Suddenly, he bumped into a big machine and it fell over with a loud crash. + +The mechanic ran over and tried to move the machine, but it was too heavy. Timmy felt bad and said sorry, but it was too late. The machine was broken and the fancy car could not be fixed. The owner of the car was very angry and Timmy learned to be careful when wandering around places he didn't know. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a small house. One day, the mommy and daddy decided to go on a journey with their little girl. They packed their bags and went on a lovely trip to the beach. + +On the way, they stopped at a store where they saw a man who was selling ice cream. The little girl wanted some, so her mommy and daddy bought her a cone. It was delicious! + +After they finished their ice cream, they continued on their journey to the beach. When they finally arrived, they saw the lovely ocean and played in the sand. They had so much fun together and the little girl was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a big farm with cows, pigs, and chickens. The farmer was very dirty because he worked hard all day. His clothes were filthy and his face was covered in dirt. + +One day, the farmer decided to paint his barn. He got out his paintbrush and a can of red paint. He climbed up the ladder and started painting. He painted all morning until the barn was bright red. + +When he finished, the farmer looked at his work and smiled. He was proud of himself for painting the barn so well. He went home and took a bath to wash off all the dirt. Then he put on clean clothes and went to bed, tired from a hard day's work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the garden. One day, she found a little bug crawling on a smooth rock. + +"Hello little bug, what are you doing?" Lily asked. + +"I'm just crawling around. What about you?" the bug replied. + +"I love to bounce and play outside. Do you want to join me?" Lily asked. + +The bug agreed and they had so much fun bouncing and exploring together. However, as the sun began to set, Lily accidentally stepped on the bug and it didn't bounce anymore. + +"Oh no, I hurt my little bug friend. I'm so sorry," Lily cried. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful and gentle with all the bugs she met. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small hut with his mommy and daddy. The hut was made of thick logs and had a cozy fireplace. + +One day, Timmy's family decided to travel to the nearby forest for a picnic. Timmy was very excited and couldn't wait to play in the forest. They packed some sandwiches, fruits, and juice and started their journey. + +As they were walking through the forest, Timmy saw a big, scary bear. The bear was very angry and started chasing them. Timmy's family tried to run away but the bear was too fast. Sadly, the bear caught up to them and they were all hurt. + +Timmy was very sad that their picnic ended so badly. He wished they had never left their cozy hut. From that day on, Timmy promised to always be careful when they traveled anywhere. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his small rocks. One day, Timmy went to the park with his rocks. He saw a small girl who also had rocks. Timmy wanted to play with her, but she did not want to. + +Timmy was sad and did not know what to do. He went to his mom and told her what happened. His mom told him to ask the girl why she did not want to play. Timmy went back to the girl and asked her. The girl said she did not want to play because she thought Timmy's rocks were too small. + +Timmy was sad again, but then he had an idea. He told the girl that they could play a game where they try to find the smallest rock. The girl thought that was a good idea and they played together. They had so much fun that they became friends and played with their small rocks every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and would use her brush to make beautiful pictures. One day, Lily went on a walk in the forest and found an unusual rock. She thought it was so pretty that she decided to take it home with her. + +When she got home, Lily's mom asked her what she found. Lily showed her the rock and her mom thought it was very special too. She decided to record the moment by taking a picture of Lily holding the rock. + +A few days later, Lily's mom took her to the museum. As they walked through the exhibits, Lily saw a painting that looked just like the rock she found in the forest. Her mom explained that the painting was made by a famous artist who had used a similar rock as inspiration. Lily was amazed and felt proud of her unusual find. +Once upon a time, there was a tough van. The van was big and strong. One day, the van went for a ride. On the way, the van saw a pretty flower. The van stopped and said, "Hello flower, you are so pretty!" + +The flower said, "Thank you, Mr. Van!" + +Suddenly, a naughty bird came and sat on the flower. The bird was very dirty. The van said, "Oh no, you are so dirty now!" + +The flower said, "Don't worry, Mr. Van. You can spray me with water!" + +So, the van sprayed the flower with water and the bird flew away. The flower was happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Van. You are a good friend!" + +The van smiled and drove away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, her mom told her to come inside at noon to eat lunch. + +Lily asked her mom, "What's lunch?" Her mom explained that it's a meal you eat in the middle of the day. Lily understood and went inside when the clock said noon. + +At lunch, Lily's mom made her a sandwich with original peanut butter. Lily asked, "What's original?" Her mom told her it means the first kind, not changed. Lily understood and took a bite of her sandwich. It was delicious! + +After lunch, Lily went outside to play again. She saw her friend, Timmy, and they had a conversation. Timmy asked, "Did you have a good lunch?" Lily responded, "Yes, I had a sandwich with original peanut butter." Timmy asked, "What's original?" Lily explained, "It means the first kind, not changed." Timmy understood and they continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, especially near the big rock in her backyard. One day, her mom told her that she needed to be polite to the rock because it was special. Lily didn't quite understand what that meant, but she knew she didn't want to upset the rock. + +As she was playing, she accidentally knocked over the rock. She felt bad and didn't want to hurt it. So, she used all her strength to prevent it from falling any further. She was so proud of herself for being strong and polite to the rock. + +From then on, Lily made sure to always be careful around the rock and treat it with kindness. She knew that it was important to be polite to things that were special and needed to be taken care of. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and dad. She saw a big octopus in the water and she was scared. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. The octopus is friendly." Lily didn't believe her mom. + +Suddenly, the octopus came out of the water and started playing with Lily. Lily was surprised and happy. She said, "Mom, the octopus is nice!" Her mom smiled and said, "I told you so. Always be alert and don't be afraid of new things." + +Lily played with the octopus for a long time and they became good friends. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to the octopus and promised to come back and visit. From that day on, Lily always believed that new things can be fun and exciting. +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 help fill up the cookie jar with yummy treats. Lily was so excited to help! + +As they were baking, Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, what season is it?" Her mom replied, "It's fall, sweetie. That means the leaves are changing colors and it's getting colder outside." + +After they finished baking, Lily's mom gave her a cookie to try. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this cookie is so tasty!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. You did a great job helping me fill up the cookie jar." + +Lily was so proud of herself and couldn't wait to show her dad the tasty cookies they made together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat corn. He would eat it every day for dinner. One day, Timmy accidentally spilled his corn all over the floor. His mom was very angry and Timmy felt ashamed. He said sorry to his mom and asked her to forgive him. She forgave him and they cleaned up the mess together. Timmy learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that forgiveness is important. From that day on, he was more careful when eating his corn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the beach. One day, he was building a sandcastle when he realized the tide was coming in. He saw the water getting closer and closer to his castle. + +"Oh no, my castle!" Timmy said. + +"Don't worry, Timmy," said his mom. "We can build another one tomorrow when the tide is quiet." + +The next day, Timmy and his mom went back to the beach. The tide was very quiet and they built a big sandcastle together. Timmy was very happy and he realized that he had a lot of fun with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. One sunny day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a tiny flea jumping on the grass. + +Lily said, "Look Max, a flea! It's very delicate and small." + +Max barked, "I don't like fleas. They make me itchy." + +Lily laughed and said, "Don't worry Max, you won't get any fleas. I put flea medicine on you." + +As they continued their walk, Lily saw a big tree. She said, "Max, I want to jump on the tree's roots." + +Max barked, "Be careful Lily, the roots might be slippery." + +Lily jumped on the roots, but Max was right. They were slippery and she fell. Max quickly ran to her and licked her face. Lily giggled and said, "Thanks Max, you always take care of me." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Johnny. Johnny loved playing outside and throwing a ball with his dad. One day, Johnny's dad came home with a new glove for him. It was a shiny, new glove that fit perfectly on Johnny's little hand. Johnny was so happy and couldn't wait to use it. + +The next day, Johnny and his dad went to the park to play catch. As they were playing, Johnny noticed a little girl watching them. She looked sad and didn't have anyone to play with. Johnny asked his dad if they could invite her to play catch with them. His dad agreed and they went over to the little girl. + +"Hi, my name is Johnny. Do you want to play catch with us?" Johnny asked the little girl. + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They played catch for a while and had so much fun. After they finished playing, the little girl thanked Johnny and his dad for letting her join in. + +"That was very fair of you to include me in your game," the little girl said. + +Johnny didn't understand what "fair" meant, so he asked his dad. His dad explained that "fair" means treating everyone equally and being kind to others. Johnny understood and was happy that he was able to make a new friend and discuss what "fair" means with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy bought her a new novel. Lily was so happy and excited to read it. She sat down and began to read, but she couldn't understand some of the words. She got grumpy and threw the book on the floor. + +Lily's mommy saw what happened and asked her why she was crying. Lily explained that she couldn't read the novel because some of the words were too hard. Her mommy told her that it was okay to not know everything and that she could ask for help. She also told Lily that giving up wasn't the answer and that she should keep trying. + +Lily took her mommy's advice and asked for help. Her mommy helped her with the words she didn't know and soon, Lily was able to read the entire novel. She felt proud of herself and realized that it was important to never give up, even when things get hard. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always ask for help and that trying her best was what really mattered. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big ocean with his fish friends. One day, Fin saw a tall tower in the distance. He thought it was very attractive and wanted to swim to it. + +So, Fin started to swim towards the tower. He swam and swam, but the tower seemed very far away. Fin was tired, but he didn't give up. He kept swimming until he finally reached the tower. + +When he got there, he saw that the tower was made of shiny rocks and it sparkled in the sun. Fin thought it was the most attractive thing he had ever seen. He swam around the tower, admiring its beauty. + +After a while, Fin realized that he was far from home and needed to swim back to his friends. So, he said goodbye to the tower and swam back home. From that day on, Fin would often swim to the tower to admire its attractive beauty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big red ball that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mommy told her she could go outside and play with her ball. Lily was very happy because she loved playing outside. + +But when she got outside, Lily saw that her ball had a leak in it. She was upset because she couldn't play with it anymore. Her mommy saw how sad she was and told her that it was okay to be upset, but that they could still have fun together. + +Lily's mommy allowed her to help water the flowers in the garden. They used a big watering can and Lily loved watching the water splash everywhere. Even though she couldn't play with her ball, Lily was still happy because she got to spend time with her mommy and help with the flowers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a lot of clothes, but her closet was full. So, her mom decided to sell some of her clothes. They went to a store where they could sell clothes. The store owner looked at the clothes and picked some to buy. + +After they sold the clothes, Lily and her mom went to get some hangers for the clothes that were left. They found some warm, fuzzy hangers that were pink and purple. Lily liked them a lot and they bought them. + +Now, Lily's closet was not so full and her clothes were hanging nicely on the new hangers. Plus, they had some extra money from selling the clothes. They went to a park and had a fun day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to fly up high in the sky and feel the wind in its feathers. One day, the bird saw a jellyfish in the ocean below. The jellyfish was soft and squishy. The bird wanted to get a closer look, so it flew down to the water. Suddenly, the bird felt a gust of wind and started to soar back up into the sky. It was a fun ride! The bird decided to fly around some more and see what other creatures it could find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy named Max and they started to play together. They had so much fun playing and laughing. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. Lily and Max got scared and started to run. Lily fell down and hurt her leg. Max helped her up and gave her a kiss to make her feel better. They walked back home together, holding hands. + +But when they got home, Lily's mom was very angry. She scolded Lily for coming home late and getting hurt. Lily started to cry and Max tried to calm her down. He gave her another kiss to make her feel better. But it didn't work. Lily was sad and there was no peace in the house. It wasn't a perfect day after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved playing with her toys, but she never liked putting them away. Her daddy always told her to clean up, but she would complain and say she was too tired. + +One day, Lily's daddy told her they were going to play a game. He said they would race to see who could clean up the toys the fastest. Lily was excited and started putting her toys away as fast as she could. She was surprised to see that her daddy was even faster than her! + +After they finished cleaning up, Lily's daddy told her that being organized was important. He said it made things easier to find and made their home look nice. Lily realized he was right and promised to always try to keep her toys organized. From that day on, Lily never complained about cleaning up her toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mom gave her a charming wallet with a picture of a unicorn on it. Lily loved it so much that she put all her favorite toys inside. + +Lily's mom told her that it might rain later, but Lily didn't want to go inside. She said, "I want to stay outside and play with my toys." + +As the day went on, the sky started to get dark and cloudy. Lily's mom reminded her that it might rain soon. But Lily didn't want to listen. She kept playing with her toys until suddenly, it started to rain. Lily was sad because her wallet got wet and all her toys were ruined. + +The next day, Lily learned her lesson. She listened to her mom and went inside when it started to rain. She also put her wallet in a safe place so it wouldn't get wet again. From then on, Lily always made sure to take care of her things, even if it meant going inside when it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls. One day, her mommy gave her a card. It was a pretty card with flowers on it. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, mommy!" + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy who looked sad. She went up to him and said, "Hi! Do you want to play with me?" The boy said, "No, I don't have any toys to play with." + +Lily remembered the card her mommy gave her and said, "I have an idea! I can give you this card. It will make you feel better." The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are so patient and kind." + +Lily felt happy that she could make the boy feel better. She learned that it's important to share and give to others who may not have as much as she does. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to set the table for dinner. Timmy was happy to help, so he set the plates and cups on the table. + +After dinner, Timmy went to his room to play. He had a lot of toys, but his favorite was a toy spaceship. Timmy loved to imagine he was flying through space, visiting distant planets and meeting aliens. + +As Timmy played, he heard a strange noise coming from his closet. He opened the door and saw a small chamber inside. He was scared at first, but then he heard a tiny voice say, "Hello, Timmy! I'm an alien from a distant planet. Can you help me fix my spaceship?" + +Timmy was excited to help the alien, so he got his toy tools and went to work. Together, they fixed the spaceship and the alien flew away, waving goodbye to Timmy. From that day on, Timmy knew that anything was possible if he set his mind to it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a note on the ground. It said, "Stretch your arms and reach for the stars!" Lily loved the note and showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look, Timmy! I found a note that says to stretch!" said Lily. + +Timmy replied, "I don't want to stretch, it's too hard." But Lily said, "No, we have to try! It's good for us!" So they both stretched their arms and reached as high as they could. + +But then, a big storm came and the wind blew the note away. Lily and Timmy were sad that they lost the note. They went home and told their moms what happened. Their moms said, "It's okay, you tried your best. That's what matters." + +The moral of the story is that even when things go bad, it's important to try your best and never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. He loved to play his guitar every day. His guitar made him feel cheerful. + +One day, Tim's dad came home from work and said, "I'm sorry Tim, but I lost my job. We won't have money to buy food or pay for your guitar lessons anymore." + +Tim was sad and asked, "Why did you lose your job?" + +Dad replied, "I didn't work hard enough." + +Tim didn't understand what that meant, but he knew it was bad news. He hugged his guitar and cried. From that day on, Tim couldn't play his guitar anymore because they couldn't afford it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, especially his colorful cubes. One day, Timmy's friend came to visit, but he was different than the other kids. He couldn't hear anything because he was deaf. Timmy didn't know what that meant, but he noticed his friend didn't respond when he called his name. + +Timmy wanted to show his friend his cubes, so he pointed and said, "Look, look!" His friend turned and saw the bright cubes in Timmy's hands. They both smiled and started to play together. Timmy realized that even though his friend couldn't hear, they could still have fun and be friends. From that day on, Timmy made sure to include his friend in all his playtime adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite dress every day. But one day, her dress didn't fit anymore. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +She asked her mom, "Why doesn't my dress fit me anymore?" + +Her mom replied, "You have grown bigger, my dear." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was the sound of a thief trying to steal from their neighbor's house. + +Lily's dad said, "We need to call the police. It's not safe for anyone." + +The thief was caught and the neighborhood was safe again. Everyone was happy and Lily's dad became very popular for helping to catch the thief. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to church with her mommy and daddy every Sunday. They would sing songs and listen to stories about a kind man named Jesus. + +One day, Lily's family went to a big church that was very expensive. They had to pay a lot of money just to go inside! But when they got there, the people inside were very friendly and said "welcome" to them. + +Lily loved looking at all the pretty stained glass windows and the big organ in the church. She felt happy and peaceful inside. Even though the church was expensive, Lily knew that it was a special place where people could come together and feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very hungry and wanted his owner to feed him. "Can you please feed me?" Max asked his owner. + +Max's owner went to the kitchen and brought back a spicy bone for Max to eat. Max took a big bite and started to chew. Suddenly, he felt something tickling his nose. It was a flea! + +"Get off, flea!" Max barked. The flea jumped off and ran away. Max continued to eat his spicy bone and was very happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They brought a kite to fly in the sky. Lily loved to watch it go up and down, up and down. + +As they were getting ready to fly the kite, Lily's mom said, "Make sure to hold on tight so the wind doesn't take it away!" + +Lily replied, "I'm strong! I can stand and hold it tight!" + +They threw the kite up in the air and it flew high. Lily held on tight, but suddenly the wind got stronger and stronger. Lily struggled to hold onto the kite, but she didn't want to let it go. + +Finally, her mom came to help her and together they stood strong and held onto the kite. They laughed and cheered as they watched it dance in the sky. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes it's important to ask for help, even when you're strong enough to stand on your own. +Once upon a time, there was a bird with big wings. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind on its feathers. One day, the bird got some food and was so enthusiastic to eat it that it made a mess on its feathers. The bird tried to wipe the food off with its wing, but it was too sticky. + +The bird didn't want to fly with messy feathers, so it went to a nearby pond to clean itself. It dipped its wing into the water and started to wipe away the food. The bird felt much better after cleaning itself and flew away happily with its clean feathers. From that day on, the bird was more careful when eating and made sure to wipe its beak before flying. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a princess and her teddy bear was her knight. They went on an adventure together and had so much fun. + +While they were playing, Lily's elderly neighbor came outside to water her flowers. Lily said hello and showed her the castle she was pretending to live in. The elderly neighbor smiled and told Lily how much she loved her imagination. + +After playing for a while longer, Lily and her teddy bear sat down on the ground to rest. They talked about all the fun they had and Lily said she couldn't wait to pretend again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane who was very curious. One day, she wanted to explore. She went to a beautiful park and saw a big, tall tree. With excitement, she opened the door to the tree and stepped inside. + +Inside the tree, she found a telephone! Jane touched it, and it made a ringing sound. She was scared at first, but then she opened it up and saw that it was just a toy. She was so excited, so she played with it all day. + +At night, Jane went to the park again. She was sure the tree was gone, but it was still there! And when she opened the door, the telephone was right there too. She was so happy that she could come back to the beautiful park and play with the telephone. +Mia and Mommy were at the beach. They were discussing what to do. Mommy said it would be fun to stay longer and have a picnic. Mia loved the idea! They found a spot to stay and spread a blanket. Mia used her bucket and shovel to build a sandcastle. It was very useful for keeping the picnic food out of the sand. + +Mommy and Mia talked about the plan for the picnic. They discussed what type of food to bring and who to invite. Mia was so excited! They decided to make a list and went inside to get the items they needed. + +When they returned to the beach, they had their picnic. They received lots of compliments on how useful the sandcastle was for storing their food. They stayed at the beach until the sun went down. Mia had the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a generous girl named Jane. She had two toys - a doll and a box. But, the box had a secret... + +There was a knob on the box. When Jane turned it, a door opened up. Inside the box was a wonderful surprise - a delicious ice cream cone! + +Jane was so excited. She thanked her mom for the generous gift. + +Then, she said a special thank you to the knob. She thanked the knob for opening the door to the yummy treat. + +Jane ate her ice cream cone with a big smile on her face. She was so excited that she even shared it with her doll! + +Thank goodness for the generous knob. It made Jane smile, and everyone around her too! +Once there was a little boy named Juan. Juan loved to play! One day, he asked his mom to lend him her car so he could go and play. But his mom said no. + +Then, his dad said they could go to the opera! Juan was so excited because he had never seen one before. When they arrived, the theatre was so lively. Everyone was clapping, singing and enjoying the music. + +Juan loved it! He watched the show with his dad and they both had an amazing time. At the end, they clapped and cheered and Juan said that the opera was his favorite show ever. He was grateful that his dad had lent him such a fun experience. +Once upon a time there was a mighty port. There were lots of boats and ships in it and the people trusted it. They knew it was a safe and secure place to keep their things. +One day all the boats and ships decided to take a journey. They all wanted to explore what was beyond the port. The people waved them goodbye and wished them safety. +The boats and ships set off and soon reached a beautiful island. They were so excited, they could see lots of new things. They had lots of fun explore the island. +After a while they decided it was time to go home. They returned back to the mighty port and were greeted by the people. There were cheers and happiness as the boats and ships were welcomed back. +The people smiled and thanked the boats and ships for the wonderful adventure. From then on, they trusted the mighty port and knew they could rely on it. +The end. +Yesterday, Maggie was playing with her dog in the park. She laughed and ran around with her most normal friend. Suddenly, Maggie noticed that the dog was wearing a shirt! His fur had been removed and he was wearing a bright blue shirt with buttons and bows. Maggie was very excited and couldn't believe it was the same dog from yesterday! Maggie asked her friend if the dog really used to have fur and the friend said yes. Maggie thought it was so cool and asked to keep the shirt for the dog to wear again. The friend said yes, and that he would be happy for Maggie to remove the shirt when the dog wanted to return to his normal self. Maggie was delighted and hugged the dog. She couldn't believe what had changed yesterday. +Jimmy was walking down the big path, feeling the sun touch his face. He was filled with a spirit of joy, and decided to wonder. He thought about what he could do, and the sky began to turn orange. He looked up in amazement at the oranges, reds and yellows in the sky. + +He had heard stories of a spirit living in the clouds and thought it must be the spirit making the sky so beautiful. He began to imagine what the spirit might look like and what it would be like to meet it. + +Jimmy walked closer to the sky, and his imagination ran wild. He imagined the spirit as a big orange cloud with a friendly face. He thought to himself, “Maybe I can make a wish to the spirit and it will come true!†+ +He looked up to the sky, closed his eyes, and asked the spirit to make his wish come true. He opened his eyes and the sky was still orange, but full of moonlight. Even though he didn’t know if the spirit heard him, the beauty of the sky was still enough to fill him with a wonderful spirit of joy. +Once upon a time there was a patch of grass in a meadow. It was a very special patch of grass. It was unusual because it was a different color than the other patch of grass. + +One day a rabbit was hopping around the patch of grass. He thought it looked so unusual that it should be replaced. He grabbed some different colored pieces of grass and started to patch up the area. + +The rabbit worked very hard and soon the unusual patch of grass was replaced with the new pieces of grass. The meadow looked ever so beautiful with the patch in a different color. + +The rabbit was so proud of his work. He hopped around the patch of grass to show it off to all of his friends. Everyone admired the unusual patch of grass and the bunny's hard work to replace it. +Once there was an adorable little girl called Bella. She loved looking up at the sky and imagining she could fly. She wished that one day she could turn into a rocket and explore the stars. + +One night she dreamed that she was a rocket, soaring through the sky. She flew for what felt like forever, until finally she saw a beautiful planet. Bella flew closer and closer until she was able to land on the planet's surface. + +Bella hopped out of her rocket and quickly began exploring the new world. She found strange creatures and beautiful flowers. She had the best day, playing games and making friends. + +When the sun began to go down, Bella knew it was time to return home. She clambered back into her rocket and with a big blast off, flew back up into the sky. From the ground, all you could see was a twinkle of starlight. + +Bella never forgot that day and would often stop to look up into the sky and remember her adventures. She always dreamed of another turn in her rocket, exploring the stars. +Once upon a time there was a special farm. On the farm, many different plants grew. Every day the farmer worked to take care of the plants but was always sad because the plants never yielded much money. + +One day the farmer was surprised when he saw that one of the plants had grown big and yellow! A lemon tree! When he opened the lemons, he noticed that each one was filled with different colors of money! + +The farmer was delighted! He picked the lemons each day and was able to earn lots of money from selling them. He was so happy! + +The farmer used the money to buy more seeds to grow more different plants. He saved some of the money to buy things like toys and books for himself and his family. + +From that day onwards, the special farm continued to yield different colors of money every day. The farmer was no longer sad and was very happy! +Bobby put on his helmet. He was ready to ride his bike. But mom said he had to wait. He didn't want to delay. He wanted to go outside and ride. + +Mom said he had to wait until his sister was ready. Bobby was sad but he waited. He sat on the couch and looked out the window. + +Finally, his sister was ready! She had her own helmet and a bike too. They each said goodbye to mom and ran outside. + +Bobby was so happy to finally be riding. With his helmet on he was ready to ride. He and his sister went around the block. They had lots of fun and went back home. + +In the end they were glad they didn't delay. They had a great time riding their bikes. Bobby was happy he waited for his sister. +Once upon a time there was a kind wolf. He grew and grew until one day he came to a big river. The wolf blinked as he looked across the river. He wanted to get to the other side, but there was no bridge. He had an idea! He began to look for something he could use to get across the river. After a few minutes, he found a big log and placed it in the river. He began to walk across it carefully, blinking at the water. Just as he was almost at the other side, a giant wave came and the log moved. But the kind wolf was brave and he blinked, ran quickly to the other side and was safe. He smiled as he saw the other side. He thanked the log for helping him get there. He turned around, blinked and trotted away. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mandy. Mandy was very sad because it was a gloomy day outside. She sighed and looked out her bedroom window at the rain. Suddenly, something happen. Mandy saw a big, colourful rainbow. She was so excited that she jumped out of bed and ran outside. + +When she reached the garden, she used all her muscle to pull a ladder from the shed. She then carried it to the end of the garden, climbed up and saw the rainbow! Mandy said hello to the rainbow and stretched out her hand. She felt the rainbow's magical sparkles and those sparkles made her happy. + +Mandy watched the rainbow until it disappeared and then she ran back inside. She could see the gloomy clouds had gone, the sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Mandy smiled and knew that magic really did happen. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy and healthy. One day, her mommy said it was time to read a book. + +The little girl went to the park with her mommy. There was a big bench there and they both sat down. The little girl opened her book and started to read. + +The words in the book sounded funny, but the little girl was happy. She read the words out loud and mommy thought it was the best sound ever. + +The little girl finished the book and they left. They held hands as they walked away and the little girl knew that reading was fun. +Jimmy was a brave little boy. He wanted to help his dad cut wood, so he asked for a saw. His dad said that Jimmy needed a tough saw, which was something Jimmy didn't know. But he trusted his dad, so he went off to find a tough saw. + +He asked his friends for help and they recommended a saw at the store. Jimmy was so excited. He asked his mom for the money to buy the saw, and she said yes. + +He went to the store and bought the saw. He brought it back home, and he and his dad cut the wood together. It was tough work, but the saw helped a lot. Jimmy was so proud of himself for helping his dad with the tough job. + +He knew his friends had given him really good advice when they had recommended that saw. Now they were both sawing and it was a lot of fun! +Molly saw a pretty flower. It was bright red and ready to bloom. Molly wanted to get closer, so she grabbed a ladder. She set the ladder up, then carefully climbed up to the flower. When she got closer, she saw the flower blooming right in front of her eyes. She watched it carefully, and it was beautiful. + +Molly learned a special lesson. You can bloom, even when it might seem impossible. She was so happy, and when she got off the ladder, she was ready to try blooming herself. +Once upon a time there was a sea. It was very big and very messy. One day, something horrible happened that prevented the sea from staying clean. + +A big fish had been swimming around and it was eating too much. It was eating so much junk and rubbish and it was making the sea very messy. + +The sea was sad. It asked some animals who lived in the sea for help. The animals agreed to help and together they started to collect the rubbish. + +Then something happened that made everyone very happy! The seabirds came and started to eat the rubbish. They ate up all the rubbish in the sea and made it clean and happy again. + +All the animals cheered for the seabirds. Finally, the sea was back to being big and clean. The animals had all worked together to prevent the sea from being messy. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and he loved to explore. + +One day Tom was walking in the park and he saw a big cool tree. He wanted to understand the tree, so he climbed up the trunk. + +Tom sat in the tree and looked around. He saw a bird in the sky and some flowers on the ground. All around him were leaves rustling in the wind. Tom was having so much fun understanding the tree. + +After a while Tom got tired and decided it was time to go home. But before he left he said goodbye to the cool tree and thanked it for his adventure. +Once there was a baby bear. He was walking in the forest when he saw a chamber. It was a very big chamber with a door. He was curious and shook the door. The door was wet and wouldn't open. He shook it a little harder but it still wouldn't open. He was getting very frustrated. Suddenly he heard a voice coming out of the chamber. "Please don't shake the door so hard," the voice said. "I'm in here!" Baby bear looked around and saw a rabbit. The rabbit was very scared and had been stuck in the wet chamber. "Please help me!" said the rabbit. Baby bear smiled and tried to open the door again. He kept shaking and shaking until it opened. The rabbit hopped out and thanked the bear. They hugged and then went on their way. +Molly was a 3 year old girl who loved fruit. One day, Molly's mommy showed her a wide, juicy pear. Molly's eyes lit up with joy as she requested the pear from her mom. + +Molly took the pear and ran outside to find a spot in the backyard to eat it. When she was finished, Molly's mom asked if she wanted another pear. She said yes and soon another wide, juicy pear was in her hand. + +Molly shared her second pear with her doll, Daisy. Daisy loved it too! They both smiled and picked up the pear cores, throwing them in the compost bin. + +Molly thanked her mom for the pears and she went inside to find something new to explore. All because of her request for a pear! +Once there was a very colorful insect. He was small and had many pretty colors. He was very happy in his little home. Every day he would fly around and explore. + +One day he heard some loud noises. It was coming from very close by. The colorful insect became scared and started to fly away. But he stopped and thought, "I don't want to quit exploring". So he flew back to investigate. + +When he got back, he saw that a group of other colorful insects had gathered. They were all chatting and smiling. The colorful insect was so happy. He joined the other insects and made lots of new friends. + +The colorful insects shared stories and flew around together. They had so much fun that the time flew by. But eventually the sun started to set. The colorful insects said goodbye and flew away. + +But the colorful insect had learned something new - he didn't want to quit exploring! He was so excited that he flew around in circles. He was so happy that he decided to fly away every day and make more new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate universe. It was very pretty, with stars, planets and lots of colour. + +One day an evil witch came along and decided to lock up the universe. Everyone was very sad, as the universe was their home and it was now locked. + +Then suddenly, an angel appeared and used her special powers to unlock the universe. Everyone was so happy and thanked the angel for saving them. + +The witch was sent away and the universe returned to the way it was before. Everyone was so happy and celebrated together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn mosquito. This mosquito loved to sing. He would fly around the garden singing all day long. Other animals in the garden noticed the mosquito and they thought he sounded quite good. + +One day, a rabbit hopped to where the mosquito was singing. The mosquito was so happy to have a friend! He flew closer to the rabbit and sang to him even better. The rabbit liked the mosquito's singing so much, he asked him to sing every day! + +So every day, the mosquito and his new friend, the rabbit, would get together. The mosquito would fly around singing and the rabbit would hop around to the beat. They were happy together and their singing became louder and louder until the other animals in the garden could enjoy it too! +Once upon a time there was a shy girl who liked to play. She saw a band coming down the road and got excited. The band was playing fun music which made her want to join in. + +So she entered the band and started to drum on the drums. All the other musicians stopped what they were doing and stared at her. The girl was very shy and started to feel scared. But then the bandleader asked her to keep playing and they all started to listen. + +Soon the girl's drumming was in time with the other musicians. Everybody was so happy that the girl had joined the band. They all smiled and hugged her at the end of the song. Now she doesn't feel shy anymore and loves to play with her new band friends. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Emma. She was so patient. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she went to the desert. + +When Emma arrived, she saw a lot of cactuses! She was really excited and said to herself, "These cactuses look really cool!" + +But then, as Emma got closer, something happened. She realized that she hated cactus! She was so surprised and asked herself, "Why do I hate cactus? I thought they were cool!" + +Emma thought and thought, but couldn't figure it out. Then she decided to be brave and go explore the desert anyway. She knew that if she was patient enough and explored carefully, she would be okay. + +And it worked! Emma explored and discovered some really neat things. She decided that cactuses weren't so bad after all, and she had a great experience in the desert. +Once there was a little bird. His nest was very safe because it was up high in a tree. Every night the little bird would fly around and jog. He would fly high in the sky and loop around and around, jogging in the air. + +One night, the little bird was really tired from jogging, so he landed in a field. He decided to rest there for a while and jogged slowly around, looking for something to eat. When he heard a rustling in a bush, he stopped and looked carefully. + +He saw a little mouse scurrying about, collecting food for its nest. The little bird watched the mouse for a while and when he saw how the little mouse was keeping its nest safe and secure, he thought how nice it would be to have a nest of his own. + +So the little bird flew back to the tree and found a nice little place to build his very own safe nest. He flew back to the field often to jog, but now he always returned to his own very safe nest. +Once upon a time there lived a naughty little boy. He loved to play outside in the bush, but he wasn't allowed. One day he went to the bush anyway, and he had so much fun! He climbed the trees and saw some blue butterflies. + +But his mom saw him. She was so angry. She told him he had to be punished for not listening to her and for going to the bush. + +The little boy was sad, but he knew he had to do what he was told. So he went to his bedroom and waited for his mom to punish him. + +But then something amazing happened. His mom came in with a smile on her face and hugged him. She said she was proud of him for listening and apologized for getting angry. + +The little boy was so happy! He knew from then on he would never disobey his mom, especially when it came to the bush. +Once upon a time, there was a tall man. He was walking in the park one day when he saw a dish. He wanted to win it. He saw a few other people who wanted the dish too. + +The tall man wanted to try his luck. He came up with a plan. He said to the other people, "I can jump higher than all of you. If I can jump higher, I will win the dish." + +The other people agreed. They all stood back to give the tall man room. He took a deep breath and jumped as high as he could. He was so happy when he jumped even higher than all of the other people. He had won the dish! + +The tall man smiled as he picked up the dish. He was so proud that he could win it. He thanked the other people and said goodbye. Then he went on his way, carrying the dish in his hands. +The little boy refused to go inside the structure. He was intrigued by the interesting things outside and wanted to explore. He ran around and looked at the bright flowers and tall grasses. He watched the ants and birds going about their day. + +When his mom called for him, he refused to answer. He didn't want to go into the structure. He was too busy having fun outside. + +Finally, he reluctantly went back inside. His mom had made something interesting for him to try. It was a yummy mash of fruits. He liked it and decided that things inside the structure weren't so bad after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was just 3 years old and loved to play outside. One day, as Jenny was playing in the garden, she saw an animal in the tall grass. It was a small, furry bunny! + +Jenny was so excited, she wanted to touch the bunny, but her mom said "No!" And told her to raise her thumb and look the other way. Jenny did as she was told but, she was so curious that she just couldn't help herself and looked back. + +Just then, the little bunny rabbit hopped away, leaving Jenny behind. Jenny was so sad and thought she had been so stupid for not listening to her mom. But, then, the bunny came back and hopped over to Jenny. He was so cute and snuggled up against her thumb. + +From that day on, Jenny and the bunny were best friends. Jenny's mom knew then that she had to be more careful - she couldn't let her daughter be so silly and do such a stupid thing again! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Toni and Lisa. One day, Toni was in the kitchen, thinking about what to have for lunch. She wanted something special, so she told Lisa that she wanted to have soup. Lisa agreed and found a big fancy spoon. She insisted that she wanted to use it to eat the soup. + +But Toni disagreed and wanted to use a small spoon instead. They argued for a while until Toni started to cry. Lisa saw that she had really upset Toni, so she decided that Toni could use the fancy spoon for lunch. + +Toni was so pleased and went to get the soup. She used her fancy spoon to eat the soup and enjoyed it very much. She thanked Lisa for letting her use the special spoon and they were friends again. They both agreed that the fancy spoon was the best way to eat soup! +Jack and his little sister Jen lived with their Mom and Dad in a big house. One day, Jack and Jen decided to be adventurous and explore the house. + +They started in the living room and Jack noticed the big shelf. He wondered if he could swing on it. He grabbed one side and told Jen to grab the other side. + +"1...2...3... swing!" Jack yelled. He and Jen started to swing the shelf from side to side. They laughed and giggled as it moved back and forth. + +After a few minutes of swinging, Mom and Dad came in to check what all the noise was about. They shook their heads and smiled as they watched Jack and Jen swing on the shelf. + +Mom said it was time for them to take a break. They all took a break and enjoyed a snack together. + +Jack and Jen were happy that they got to be a little adventurous. They were always excited to explore and discover new things. +Once upon a time there was a big, open factory. There was no one inside. + +One day, a little girl stepped into the factory. She looked around in surprise. She saw lots of big machines and piles of boxes. The girl stepped over to one of the machines and tried to push a button. + +Suddenly a light turned on and the machine began to hum. The girl stepped back in surprise! Then she cautiously stepped over to another machine. This time a loud roar filled the factory and the machine began to move. + +The girl stepped back and laughed. She had made the machines come alive! Every time she stepped near a machine, something amazing happened. + +The girl ran around the factory, stepping near each machine. Everywhere she stepped, something happened. At the end of the day the girl stepped back out through the open door and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear who lived in a kitchen. He liked to play with the pots and pans and eat yummy treats. One day, the bear heard a noise outside the kitchen window. He looked to see what it was, and it was a butterfly! + +The friendly bear was so excited that he wanted to catch it. He crept up to the window and opened it very slowly. He reached out and tried to grab the butterfly, but it flew away. He was so sad. + +But then he had an idea. He reached out his paw and gave the butterfly a gentle strike. To his surprise, the butterfly flew back to him! He smiled and grabbed the butterfly in his paw. The friendly bear was so happy that he had caught the butterfly. He kept it in his kitchen and they were the best of friends. +One day, at the zoo, a little girl saw an amazing animal. It was white and black and had stripes. She couldn't remember what it was called. She looked around to ask her friends, but they were all busy exploring. She thought and thought and then she remembered – it was a zebra! + +The zebra was hanging out in the warm sun. It was basking in the sunshine. The little girl watched the zebra and she could tell it was happy. It made her happy too. She watched the zebra for a long time, until she had to go home. + +The little girl was sad to go. But she had a good memory of the zebra. She knew that if she ever felt lonely, she could remember the zebra hanging in the warm sun and it would make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had lots of big equipment. The equipment was big and had lots of pieces. One day, while the man was away, a fire broke out. The fire was warm and very bright. The flames destroyed all of the man's equipment. + +The man was very sad when he came back and saw the destroyed equipment. He looked all around to find the pieces of his equipment. But he could not find them. He was very sad because the fire had destroyed everything. + +The man was very sad for many days and did not want to go near the site anymore. But then one day, he had an idea. He went to the site and built new equipment from all the pieces that were still there because of the fire. Little by little, the man put the pieces together and built new equipment. + +The man was so happy and thanked the fire for leaving some pieces of his equipment. Now he could build new things and make his equipment even better than before! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He had a mom and dad and they took him to the zoo. The little boy was so excited to see the zoo. + +But the mom and dad did not want to do the same thing. They wanted to do something different. So the little boy was sad. + +Then he saw a thoughtful zookeeper. The zookeeper said he had an idea that could make everyone happy. So the little boy and his mom and dad listened. + +The zookeeper's idea was to have a picnic in the zoo! Everyone liked the idea, so they all agreed. They spread out blankets and ate snacks while they watched the animals. They all had so much fun! + +The little boy was glad that they all could disagree at first, but then find something they could all agree on. It was a wonderful day at the zoo! +There was a small girl and she wanted to go on the stage. She was very excited and she ran up the stairs. But when she got there, she was too clumsy and she fell over. She tried to get up but instead, she broke the stage! Everyone gasped and looked at her. But then they all laughed. The girl started to laugh too! She ran off the stage, still laughing. She had made everybody happy! +Once there was a tiny mouse named Macy. She lived in a little hole in the wall. Every day she would go exploring around her home, looking for new and exciting things. + +One day, Macy came across a funny switch. She had never seen anything like it before. Hoping it would do something special, Macy gave it a stir. Suddenly, an amazing light filled the room! She was filled with joy and surprise. + +Macy noticed that when she stirred the switch, the light changed colors! Soon, a rainbow of colors was illuminating her little hole in the wall. She jumped and twirled and did a happy dance! + +Macy had made a magical discovery that day and she shared it with all her mouse friends. For many days and nights thereafter, they would come together and stir the switch, creating an amazing light show for all to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a mother who had a 3 year old son. One day, the son asked his mother why the sky was blue. She began to explain that it has something to do with the sunlight reflecting off the atmosphere above a big field. He nodded to understand her, but was still not convinced. + +Then, his mother came up with a foolish idea to prove her point. She took him to the field and asked him to take his shoes off. She then explained that the sun rays would turn the earth's dirt into a blue color, just like the sky. + +He didn't believe her, but he decided to give it a try. Just then, the rays of the sun shone onto the earth and his feet became blue. He stared in surprise, understanding the point his mother was making. He smiled with excitement, never feeling so foolish before. +Once upon a time there was a cute little boy named John. John was always looking to have fun! One day he went out to the backyard and found a rock. He was so excited! He thought it was the coolest rock ever. + +He picked up the rock and started tossing it up in the air and catching it. He was having so much fun. His mom saw him and came over to him smiling. She asked, “What are you doing, John?†+ +John was so excited he said, “Mom, I caught the rock and I'm having so much fun. Can I keep it? Can I? Please?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Yes, of course you can.†John was so happy and he ran off to find another rock to catch. +Once upon a time, there was a man and his wife. They were very happy. One day, they decided to go on a walk. As they were walking, they discovered a big open field. It was full of trees and gorgeous flowers. The man and his wife were so excited that they decided to explore the field. + +As they were walking, they discovered a lake. They looked around and found a boat by the lake. The man and his wife thought it would be fun to take a boat ride together. So they got in the boat and paddled away. They rode around the lake until they found a tiny island in the middle. + +When they got to the island, they discovered a little house. They went inside to explore. Inside, they found a chest. When they opened the chest, they discovered lots of shiny treasures! The man and his wife were so happy and grateful for their discovery. + +They took the chest of treasures back to their house and from then on, gave each other gifts from the chest. Every day, they would remember their special discovery with lots of love and laughter. +Once there was a boy. He wanted to play a game of hide and seek. It was his favorite game. So he went into the garden to find a good spot to hide. He looked around and saw a big root sticking out of the ground. It was the perfect spot! He climbed into the root and hid there. He waited and waited but no one came looking for him. So he decided to explore the garden. He found lots of things like the pond and the old tree but nothing told him the game was on. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was Dad! He had been looking for the boy. Dad gave him a great big hug and told him it was time to go shopping. They went to the market and bought a lot of cheap things like carrots and apples. Dad also bought a toy for the boy. The boy was so happy and couldn't wait to get home and play with his toy. He forgot all about his game of hide and seek! +Once there was a little mouse who lived in a house. He was very tidy and kept his house very clean. He kept all of his toys in a dresser and he made his bed every morning. One day he was feeling very lonely so he decided to make a muffin. He measured the flour and put some sugar and butter in it. After he put it into the oven it smelled delicious. He waited for it to be ready but it was taking an awfully long time. He began to miss his friends, wishing they were there to share his muffin. Suddenly the door opened and his friends came running in! He was so happy they had come and they all enjoyed the muffin together. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three. She wanted something new for her birthday. So one day her Mama took her to the shop. + +When they arrived at the shop, the little girl was so excited. She saw all kinds of new things! She found a pretty dress and a nice new toy car. + +Mama decided to buy her a new dress. But to make sure it fit perfectly, she needed to soak it in water first. So the little girl helped her Mama soak the new dress in a tub of warm water. + +Afterwards, the little girl put on her new dress and she looked so beautiful. She couldn't wait to show it off to her friends. + +Mama and the little girl were very happy. They had a lovely day at the shop and they both went home with something new! +Once upon a time there was a graceful cow. The cow was very friendly and everyone trusted her. Every day she gave the people a lot of milk. + +The people said thank you and asked, “Can we trust you?†+ +The graceful cow said, “Yes, you can trust me for always giving you all of this delicious milk.†+ +The people were happy and gave the cow many hugs and pats. They said, “Thank you, graceful cow, for always giving us such good milk.†+ +The cow said, “You’re welcome! I will always take good care of you and make sure you always have plenty of milk to drink.†+ +Everyone was very happy and they all trusted the graceful cow. She was their friend and they took good care of her too. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a friendly gold fish. His name was Splash. Every day Splash would swim in his tank. He was so happy because his tank was full of warm water and it was very nice. + +One day Splash saw something shiny in the water. He thought it was a toy and he wanted to play with it. But when he got close, he saw it was a shiny gold coin. He was so excited! And he wanted to take it with him. + +So Splash swam over to the gold coin and he grabbed with his fins. Then he swam around the tank with it. He was so happy that he had found something so special. He showed the gold coin to all of his tank friends. They were so friendly and happy for Splash that he had such a great treasure. + +Splash took the gold coin with him wherever he swam. He had never been so happy before and he was determined to keep his gold coin safe forever. +Mummy and Daddy were walking in the park. Suddenly, they heard a sound. It was a stubborn sound, so Daddy said "Stop!" Mummy looked around and saw a puppy. It was barking loudly and wouldn't stop. Daddy tried to get close and give the puppy a pat but it growled and barked harder. Daddy said "Stop!" a few more times, but it just kept barking. Then Mummy had an idea. She pulled out a biscuit and the puppy stopped barking. She gave it the biscuit and it wagged its tail. They both gave the puppy a pat and it followed them to the playground. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was a very happy boy and loved to play. He wished he had a cloth to make a special gift. + +One day, his mum gave him a piece of cloth. He was so happy! He took it and began to make his special gift. He made it with ease. When he finished it he was so proud! + +He hoped he could find a special place to put it so he could see it every day and be proud of what he had made. He found a special spot on the windowsill. He loved to look at it every day and remember how he made it with ease. + +He was so happy that he had a special cloth to make a gift with. He hoped he could always make special things with it. He smiled and hugged his mum. +Jane was a stubborn girl. Every day she would go to the park with her notebook and think. She would try and think of ways to be brave and strong, just like her mom. + +One day while at the park, Jane saw a huge tree. She thought it looked so strong and tall and she wanted to be like it. She thought that she should climb the tree, but it seemed too hard. + +She put her notebook down and thought. Jane thought she should try, so she found a long stick and reached up to the first branch. She started to climb, but the stick broke and she fell to the ground. + +Jane was upset, but she was still stubborn. She put the broken stick in her notebook and tried to climb the tree again. This time she tried harder and she was able to climb up to the first branch. She was proud of herself and smiled. +Izzy loved to fill her bucket with sand. She would rub the warm sand between her fingers and let it run in streams out of the bucket. Today was different. When Izzy filled her bucket, she noticed a sour smell. She poked it near the top and out popped a sour lemon. + +Izzy was confused. How did the lemon get there? She showed it to her mom, who told her it was a surprise from the farmer. He must have grown the lemon in the sand and forgotten it. + +Izzy's mom gave her a spoon. She used it to scoop out the lemon. Then she filled the bucket again with soft, warm sand. When she was finished, she rubbed the sand with her fingers and smiled. +Once upon a time there was an enormous mirror. The mirror was bigger than any other mirror anyone had ever seen. One day, a little girl saw the mirror and she wanted it. She asked her mom if she could have it and her mom said yes. + +So the little girl put the enormous mirror in her room. She was so excited about it. She looked at herself in the mirror every day and brushed her hair. She loved to look at how pretty she was. + +Every night, the little girl would kiss the enormous mirror before she went to bed. She felt so happy every time she looked at it. She had the best mirror ever! +One day a family needed a large refrigerator. The refrigerator was for the kitchen so that the family could keep their food cold for a long time. The family did not have the money needed to buy the refrigerator, so they asked their neighbors for help. Everyone in the neighborhood pitched in and, soon enough, the family had enough money to buy the large refrigerator they had needed. In the end, the family was so happy to have their large refrigerator and all their neighbors were happy to have helped. +Once upon a time, there was a proud rabbit in the grass. One day, the rabbit was hopping around, enjoying the sunshine. Suddenly, it started to rain. The rabbit was unhappy and didn't know what to do. + +Then, the rabbit had an idea. It ran as fast as it could, until it found a big tree with lots of leaves. The rabbit jumped under the tree, and stayed nice and dry! + +The rabbit was feeling much better. The rain stopped, but the sun didn't come back out to make it warm. Instead, the rabbit curled up into a tight ball beneath the tree leaves, and went to sleep. + +When the rabbit woke up, the sun was shining and the grass was dry. The rabbit hopped out from its hiding place, feeling proud it had found a way to stay safe from the rain! +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy bear. He had been travelling all day and he was tired. He looked around and he saw a lake. He wanted to drink, so he went closer to the lake. + +When he arrived at the lake, he saw a frog. The frog said, “Welcome! Would you like to drink?†The bear said yes and he began to drink. The water was so cool and refreshing. + +When he was finished, the bear said goodbye to the frog. He was no longer sleepy. He was happy and content. He went off to find a place to sleep for the night. + +This was an unexpected welcome for the sleepy bear. +One day there was a fat box in the middle of the room. Everyone was very curious and wanted to know what was inside. They all listened very carefully and heard something rustling inside the box. + +Suddenly, the lid opened up and there was a big, fat mouse! Everyone was scared, but the little mouse was very nice. He just wanted to find a new home. + +The people all looked at each other and knew what they had to do. They got some soft blankets, a bowl of water and some cheese. They put everything in the box and the little mouse was so happy! + +He settled into his new home and had lots of fun exploring his new home. Everyone was happy and glad they had listened carefully to the rustling and found the little mouse a home. The end. +Once there was a skeleton who was very hairy. He was very big and he made the other people around him scared. All the other people did not like him, they even hated him. + +Every day the skeleton would wander around looking for someone to be his friend. Every day he would get disappointed because no one wanted to be his friend. + +One day something magical happened. A 3 year old child saw the skeleton and was not scared. He was in fact very curious. The 3 year old walked up to the hairy skeleton and asked if he wanted to be his friend. + +The skeleton was so happy and he smiled. He laughed and jumped for joy. Finally he had a friend who didn't hate him. + +The skeleton and the 3 year old became best friends forever. They would play together, explore the outdoors and have so much fun together. The skeleton was so happy he had found a friend and he was not longer alone. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy was feeling miserable. Suddenly she saw a beautiful balloon floating in the sky. She reached out her hands to catch it and suddenly she was soaring high in the sky! + +Lucy laughed with joy as the gentle breeze pushed her higher and higher. The balloon glided gracefully above the clouds and she felt so free and happy. + +When it was time to come back down, the balloon slowly came closer to the ground. Lucy safely landed back on the ground with a smile on her face. She continued to look up and noticed the balloon was still soaring in the sky. She waved goodbye and watched as the balloon disappeared into the clouds. +There was a little brown boat in the harbor. It was a very special boat. One day, the boat wanted to become bigger. So it slowly grew and grew, until it became the biggest boat in the harbor. It was so proud of its achievement! All the other boats were amazed and excited. + +The little brown boat was so happy and content. It loved being so big! All the other boats often came to the little brown boat and asked it to show them around the harbor. It was so much fun going on boat rides with the other boats. + +The little brown boat had become the star of the harbor! All the other boats respected it and even asked for advice sometimes. The little brown boat was the happiest it had ever been. It was living its best life in the harbor! +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl. She had a thumb that was special because it glowed brightly at night. Every night she would stare at it and wonder why it glowed. + +One day, she decided to take a walk to try and find out why. She walked and walked until she eventually stopped in front of a magic shop. She went in and the only thing she saw was a bottle with a light inside it. + +The shopkeeper told her that the light in the bottle could restore her magic thumb and make it glow again. She was so excited and bought the bottle without hesitation. + +At home she opened the bottle and her thumb started to glow brighter than ever before. She smiled and hugged the bottle and thanked it for restoring her special thumb. + +From then on, she made sure never to forget that special bottle, so she could restore her thumb when it started to dim again. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She was three years old. Daisy had a hat that was red and green. + +One day, Daisy went to the park with her mom. At the park, there was a big box. Her mom said it was time to unpack the box. Daisy was excited! + +Inside the box were lots of healthy snacks. There were carrots, apples, and oranges. Daisy was so happy she jumped for joy. + +Daisy put on her hat and enjoyed her healthy snacks. She and her mom had a great time at the park. + +The End. +Jimmy and his mom were standing on the beach looking at the ocean. "Isn't it so beautiful?" asked Jimmy. His mom nodded and pointed in the distance. "Look at the boats out there," she suggested. Jimmy squinted at the tiny boats. Suddenly, he gasped and pointed with excitement. "Mommy, I can see dolphins!" + +Jimmy and his mom smiled as they watched the dolphins playing in the water. They were jumping and splashing in the waves. Jimmy noticed that one of the dolphins seemed to be swimming a bit slower than the others. "Mommy, it looks weak," he pointed out. His mom nodded and suggested they take a closer look. + +They both stepped closer to the water's edge. From their new view, Jimmy could see the weak dolphin more clearly. It was swimming slower than the other dolphins and it seemed a little tired. + +Jimmy waved his hand and said, "Hello!" to the dolphin. As if it could understand him, the dolphin turned to look in Jimmy's direction and then carried on swimming with slow, tired movements. + +Jimmy and his mom watched it until it was out of sight. Then, they turned back and continued on their way, both feeling glad that they could suggest and lend a helping hand to the weak dolphin. +Once upon a time there was a special fox. He was strong, fast and very healthy. Everyday he would go and play in the forest. + +One day, something special happened. All of a sudden, there was a very loud sound. The fox was scared and he wanted to hide. + +But then, something amazing happened. Suddenly, a magical creature appeared. She was beautiful and full of love. The fox was so pleased to meet her. + +The magical creature asked the fox what he wanted and he said he wanted a sound that would bring peace to the forest. + +The magical creature smiled and said, "I can give you that." She fluttered her wings and created a beautiful, peaceful sound. The fox and all the animals that lived there felt so happy. They all basked in the peace and joy of the healthy sound. + +The fox said thank you to the magical creature and with a wave of her hand the creature disappeared. The fox, the animals and the forest knew that peace would last forever. + +The End. +Danny was an adventurous 3-year-old boy. He decided to go outside and explore the world around him. He grabbed his hat and stepped out of the door. He saw an old trail and decided to follow it. Danny stepped along the old trail, his little legs taking him further and further away from home. As he went, he saw different kinds of trees, animals, and insects. He felt excited and quickly stepped further to explore more. Before he knew it, he had gone more on the trail than he expected. Danny started to feel a bit scared, but he trusted the old trail to take him back home. Danny was so relieved when the old trail led him back to his house. He was happy and thanked the old trail for taking him back safely. +Once there was a cool robot named Quix. He was a very special robot who lived in a magical well. Quix really wanted to make some friends, but he didn't know what to do. + +So he decided to attach special gadgets to himself. He added big wheels, a strong propeller and an awesome light. Now he could move around and be bright and shiny. + +Quix loved his new look and he was so excited to explore his world. He jumped into the well and began whizzing around the water like a speedboat. Everywhere he went he was showered with sparkles. + +Soon, Quix had made many friends. They were all amazed by his cool gadgets and how he moved around so quickly. Quix was so happy he could hardly contain himself. Now, he had lots of friendly faces to keep him company every day. +The little boy was out playing in the garden. He loved to explore and search around, looking for interesting things. He searched through the tall grass, looking carefully. Suddenly, he found something - a dirty body! + +He was surprised, but he knew he had to investigate. He slowly walked up to the body and saw it was a dead bird. He poked it gently with a stick. Then, he ran back inside and told his mom. + +His mom came out and said they had to take the dead bird away and give it a proper burial. She wrapped the body in a cloth and buried it in the garden. + +The little boy was sad, but he was also glad he could help the dead bird. He said a quiet goodbye and looked for something else to explore in the garden. +Once there was a girl called Stella. Stella was only three years old. She was very excited one morning because she was going to the park. + +Her mum promised her that they would go to the park that day, so Stella got dressed in her favourite pink dress. She put on her thin shoes and brushed her hair. + +They took the bus to the park. When they got there, Stella ran around the park, laughing and playing with her friends. They even had ice-cream! It was a wonderful morning. + +At the end of the day, tired but happy, Stella and her mum made their way home. Stella's mum promised her they would go back to the park soon. Stella smiled, knowing it was a promise she could count on. +One day, a rhinoceros was walking through the forest. He was feeling worried, because he had to hang something special up in a tree. He looked up and saw a branch that was very high. He was not sure if he could reach it. + +Suddenly, an elephant came out of the bushes. The rhinoceros was scared at first. But then the elephant said, “I can help you with your problem.†+ +The rhinoceros was happy. He gave the elephant the special thing he had to hang up. The elephant had a very long trunk, so he was able to reach the branch easily. He hung up the thing and then said goodbye. + +The rhinoceros was no longer worried. He gave the elephant a big smile and said thank you. The elephant smiled back and walked away. The rhinoceros was happy that he had found a friend. He knew he could always count on the elephant to help him out when he needed it. +One day, a dad and his little boy wanted to go on a drive in the car. Dad said, "Let's go fast, can you feel the speed rise?" The little boy was excited and said yes. He could feel the speed of the car as it moved faster. + +Dad looked around and said, "Look, there's a hill coming up. We can go even faster if we go up this hill!" The little boy was scared but excited too. He watched as the car began to rise up the hill. He could feel the speed of the car as it moved faster. + +At the top of the hill, the car was travelling as fast as it could. Dad said, "Wow, that was fun! Now we can go down the hill, can you feel the speed drop?" The little boy nodded his head and he could feel the speed of the car as it dropped down the hill. + +At the bottom of the hill, Dad said, "That was exciting! I wonder what else we can find that's available to do." The little boy smiled and said, "Let's go find out!" So, they continued on their drive, looking for more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to play a special instrument called a violin. She asked her mommy to help her unlock the beautiful box that so tightly held it. Mama said yes, so mommy and the little girl went over to the locked box. + +Mama put in the key and unlocked the box. Inside, the girl found a shimmering violin. She had never seen such a special instrument before! + +The little girl was so excited to make music with the violin. She held it with her tiny hands and gently took out the bow. She touched the strings with the bow and let out a loud, harsh noise. + +The little girl did not stop. She strummed and plucked the violin strings. The noise was harsh at first, but then it started to sound sweeter and sweeter. She kept playing and making her own music until it was time to go home. + +The little girl and her mom walked home with the violin in hand. She knew she couldn't wait to play it again! +Once upon a time there was a human who wanted something unusual. He looked everywhere, but couldn't find anything special. He asked his friends and they said they didn't know where he could get something unusual. Then one day, the human was walking in a field and he saw something shiny. He went closer and he saw that it was a stone. It was so unusual, so the human quickly got it and put it in his pocket. He was so happy and took it with him wherever he went. The human kept the stone for many years and it became a very special memory. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, Terry the Tortoise and Lola the Lamb. They were best friends and always had lots of fun playing together. + +One day, Terry asked Lola if she wanted to make a trade. He wanted one of her carrots for one of his apples. Lola thought about it and carefully replied, "Yes". + +So they made a trade. Terry gave Lola one of his apples and Lola gave Terry one of her carrots. They were both very happy with what they had. + +Terry and Lola continued to have lots of fun together. They always remembered to be very careful when they made a trade. It was a lesson that they never forgot. +Once upon a time, a parent arrived at the home of a little boy. The parent was happy and the little boy was happy too – they were going on an adventure! + +The parent and the little boy set off on a long journey. On the way, they stopped off at the park and had lots of fun together. The parent played with the little boy and even bought him a surprise. + +But then it was time for the little boy to go home. The little boy felt sad as he said goodbye to the parent. He felt a little guilty, as if he was not happy to be going home. + +The parent noticed this and asked the little boy why he felt guilty. The little boy said it was because he wanted to stay with the parent instead of going home. + +The parent hugged the little boy and said it was okay. He told the little boy that he could come for more adventures with him anytime he wanted. The little boy was so happy and the parent arrived home with a content smile. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Anna. She had a very mysterious goal. One day she decided to go on a journey to find out what her goal was. She walked and walked until she reached a big mountain. + +Anna was scared but she bravely continued. As she walked closer to the mountain, it became bigger and bigger. She was determined to reach the top. + +At the top of the mountain, there was something sparkling. It was a magical box. When Anna opened it she became very excited. Inside was a note which said: "Your mysterious goal is to be kind to others." + +Anna smiled. She knew that she would never forget her goal. From then on, Anna was kind to everyone she met on her journeys. +Once there was a sheep, who lived in the black valley. One day, the sheep went for a walk away from the valley, but he soon realised he was very far away. So, he decided to return to the black valley. + +On the way back, he got a bit lost for a while, but after a few hours, he found the way and was back in the valley. Even though he had been away for a long time, everything looked just the same. + +The sheep was so happy to be back in the comforting darkness of the black valley, and he stayed there for many weeks. He even found new friends in the valley and they all kept each other company. + +Finally, when the snow melted, the sheep decided it was time to explore other parts of the world. But he always knew he could return to the black valley if he ever got lost or needed a rest. +Mommy had an important job to do. She took out the mop, bucket, and gloves and began to clean the floor. The floor was very dirty and needed to be clean. Mommy worked hard to make the floor nice and shiny. + +Suddenly, the police car went past. The siren was loud and hot. Daddy said, "The police are here to help us all follow the law!" + +Mommy smiled at Daddy and said, "Yes, we must all be good citizens and follow the law. We must respect the police so they can help us." + +Mommy finished cleaning the floor. She looked at the shiny clean floor and felt happy. Now the house was neat and tidy. She said, "Mission accomplished!" +Once upon a time, there was a very busy motor. It went bow, bow, bow all day long. The motor had a lot of jobs to do. First, it helped the people on the bus, carrying them from place to place. Then, it helped move heavy loads from one spot to another. + +At the end of the day, after all the work was done, the motor was very tired. But it still had time to bow to all the people who had seen it throughout the day. They waved and smiled, glad that the busy motor had worked so hard. + +After the motor bowed to all the people, it went back home to sleep. It had worked very hard that day. Now it was time to rest. The motor was happy it made so many people smile. + +The End. +One day, Grandpa was feeling upset. He wanted to take a nap, so he lay down in his comfy chair. Grandma started tapping her foot while looking down at Grandpa. Grandpa was very sleepy, so he dozed off and took a nice nap. + +When Grandpa woke up he felt much better. He smiled at Grandma and said, "Thank you for letting me have a nap." Grandma said, "You're welcome, Grandpa. Anytime you're feeling upset just take a nap." Grandpa smiled and nodded his head. + +From then on, whenever Grandpa was feeling upset he would take a nap. He said it was like getting a special hug from Grandma. He said it made him feel happy inside. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old, and she was always looking for fun and interesting things to do. One day she went for a walk and saw a dead tree in the park. She had never seen a dead tree before and thought it looked kind of strange. + +As she walked around the tree, she noticed an old mirror leaning against it. Lucy was curious so she walked towards it and looked inside. She was surprised to see her own reflection in the mirror. She moved closer to the mirror and stayed there for a while, looking at herself. + +Sometimes, Lucy didn't know why she looked so different to other people. But looking into the mirror that day, she realised that even though she was only three years old, she already knew a lot. She knew that her differences made her special and unique. + +Lucy was happy that the mirror knew all of these things even though it was dead. She spent the rest of the afternoon playing and looking at the mirror, and knew that it would always be her special friend. +Nina was very excited. She was going to her first spike ball game! She was wearing her favorite, healthy outfit and couldn't wait to get started. + +Nina ran up to the court. She saw all the other kids playing and couldn't contain her excitement. She nervously bounced the ball around, and soon felt comfortable enough to join in the game. + +The game was so exciting! The kids laughed and cheered as the ball went back and forth over the net. Nina loved the feeling of hitting the ball with her hands and feet. + +When the game was finally over, Nina felt a mix of excitement and exhaustion. She had had so much fun and learned a lot, and even won the last point! + +Nina smiled and waved goodbye to her new friends before she ran home. She couldn't wait to come back and play spike ball again! +One day, some old friends went out to celebrate. They were wild and full of fun. They laughed and ran around. They chased each other and had a great time. + +When night fell, the friends became sleepy. So, they lay down and went to sleep. In the morning, the sun was shining brightly and the old friends woke up. They celebrated the new day with shouts of joy. + +The old friends hugged each other to show how much they cared. Then, they ran off to explore the wild outdoors. There, they celebrated all the wonderful things they saw. + +The old friends played and had a wonderful time. The celebration lasted all day long, until it was time to go home. As they said farewell, the old friends promised to do it all again soon. +One day, Jack received a big box in the mail. He was very excited to open it up and see what was inside. + +When he pulled off the lid, he found cereal! It was black and had stars all over it. He wondered what kind of cereal it was. + +Jack was too excited to wait and he quickly opened the cereal box and poured some into a bowl. Then he added his favourite - milk! + +He grabbed a spoon and took a big bite. It was delicious! The star cereal was sweet and crunchy and Jack soon finished the whole bowl. + +Jack was very happy to receive the cereal. He thanked the person who sent it to him, and asked for more. He wanted to have it again soon! +Once upon a time, there lived a girl. Her name was Lucy. She was only three years old, but she was very smart. She liked reading books. She loved stories about cats and dogs. + +One day, she found a novel in the garden. It looked old and worn. But it was special. Lucy opened the book and started to read. + +She sighed with happiness as she read about the animals. They were so clever and fun. She read about them having tasty food and playing together. Lucy was delighted. + +Suddenly, there was a noise outside. It was her mum, calling her in for dinner. Lucy closed the novel, feeling sad. But she was happy she had found the book. + +Lucy walked into the kitchen and smiled. There was a tasty dinner waiting for her. Lucy sighed with contentment. She felt happy and lucky to have found the novel. + +The End +There were two friends, a boy and a girl, who liked to play with blocks together. One day they both got a special set of blocks. The girl was so excited to build something, she could hardly contain her joy. + +But the boy felt jealous. He wanted the special blocks too. He wanted to build something beautiful with them, just like the girl. + +So the boy asked the girl if he could borrow the blocks for awhile. She agreed, and the boy quickly put together a colorful castle. He was so proud, and the girl was happy for her friend. + +They both felt excited as they admired their creations. Then they played with the special blocks all day, until it was time to go home. +John was a curious little boy. He loved to explore and often asked lots of questions. One day, he was watching the sky and noticed a helicopter flying by. + +John was so excited! He wanted to get closer so he decided to run after it. He ran as fast as he could and eventually, he began to fit in with all the other people who were running after the helicopter. + +John saw some amazing things on his run. There were tall green trees, bright blue skies and soft yellow flowers. But nothing beat seeing the helicopter up close! + +John's eyes widened as the helicopter flew right above him. He could even feel the air coming out of it as it passed by. He waved his hands in the air and yelled 'hello' to the pilot. + +When John finally stopped running, he was out of breath. But he was very happy with his adventure. He felt proud that he was able to fit in with all the other people, and even more proud of what he had seen! +Toby the Turtle lived at the beach. He was very happy there and liked to go for walks and look for seashells. One day, Toby saw something interesting. It was a motorcycle. It was red and shiny and it looked like it could go very fast. Toby asked his dad what it was. + +"That is a motorcycle," his dad explained. "It is just like a big bike, but it moves faster." Toby asked his dad if he could ride it. His dad laughed and said, "No, it is too big and too fast for you. I don't recommend it." + +Toby was sad that he couldn't ride a motorcycle. But then he noticed some other things that could be fun. He saw a mess of sand near the beach. He asked his dad what it was. His dad said it was sand for making castles. + +Toby was so excited. He started to build a castle with the sand. He used his hands and a small bucket to make the walls. Soon, he had a big and messy fort. Toby smiled. This was much better than a motorcycle! + +Now whenever Toby is at the beach, he always recommends building a sandcastle instead of riding a motorcycle. Sandcastles are much safer and they are a lot of fun too! +Karen was three years old and she loved playing outside. One day, her mom and dad bought her a new toy - a golf set. Karen excitedly took it outside and looked at it. She had never seen a golf set before. It had a red golf ball and a new golf stick. + +Karen wanted to know how to use it, so her mom and dad showed her. She had to pull the stick back and then release it to hit the ball. Karen tried it. She pulled the stick back and then let it go. + +The ball flew through the air and into the garden. Karen laughed, then ran after it. She picked it up and put it back on the spot. She did this several times, until she had to go back inside. + +Karen was happy - she had had so much fun playing golf with her new golf set! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She had a pet cat called Honey. +One day, Lucy decided to share her grapes with Honey. But Honey was so excited, she quickly ate all the grapes! Lucy was not happy because all her grapes were gone. +She started to cry and said, “Honey, why did you eat all my grapes?†Honey was very sorry. She tried to tell Lucy that she was sorry, but the words didn’t come out. Lucy was still very sad. +But Lucy was a very patient girl. She knew that Honey’s tummy was full and she was happy. So she smiled and said, “It’s okay, Honey. I forgive youâ€. Honey was so relieved and she purred in thanks. +From that day on, Honey was even more careful with Lucy’s grapes. And Lucy and Honey were happy ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a potato. It was stubborn and wanted to stay in the ground, but it finally decided to come out. It rolled and rolled, until it came to a garden with a big fence around it. Inside the garden, there was a boy. He was wearing a big hat and had chubby cheeks. The boy waved and said, "Come in, Potato." The potato came in and decided to stay in the garden with the boy. Every day, the boy watered the garden and the potato spent time with him. They played tag and hide-and-seek together. But no matter how much the boy tried, the stubborn potato refused to ever be picked! +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a cheap heart. He struggled very hard to make it better, but no matter what he tried, it stayed cheap. One day, he tried something new. He asked his best friend for help. His friend told him to be brave and try his best. The man was brave, and he did try his best. + +The man went around town, looking for something special. Finally, he found it - a bright red heart. It was very expensive, but with his friend's help, he was able to buy it. + +The man took the new heart home and he was very happy. He put it in his chest and it made his heart feel warm. From that day forward, the man never struggled with his heart again. He was very happy and so was his friend. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once, there was a sad ostrich. One day, the ostrich spread his wings and started to fly. He flew so high and so far that he didn't know where he was. + +Suddenly, he saw a pond. It was sparkly and shiny, and it made him happy. He wanted to go and play in it. + +So, he spread his wings and flew down towards the pond. He felt the water on his feet and started to splash around. It felt so cool and fun. + +The ostrich spread his wings in the air and flew away. He felt so happy from his new adventure and was so glad he found the pond. +Once upon a time, there lived a lonely elephant. He lived in the jungle all alone and didn't have any friends. Despite being alone, he was the strongest creature in the jungle. Whenever any creature needed help, he was always there to answer the call. + +One day, a lion stepped into the jungle and saw the elephant. The lion was surprised at the elephant's weight and asked him if he could help him with something. The elephant said yes and the lion asked him to help him move a big rock up a hill. + +The elephant answered yes and he grabbed one end of the rock, while the lion grabbed the other end. Together, they successfully moved the rock up the hill. By helping each other, the elephant and the lion became best friends! + +From that day onwards, they always helped each other whenever they needed it and they never felt lonely anymore. +Diana was so excited to go to the museum. She had been looking forward to it ever since her Mom told her about it. The museum was big and colorful. There were so many interesting things to look at. + +As she walked around, Diana soon noticed a big field full of beautiful yellow flowers. She wanted to pick them, but her Mom told her not to. As she looked closer, she saw a sign that said "Don’t pick the flowers, and they will yield more". + +Diana was so proud that she knew what the sign said. She told her Mom and they both smiled. Diana was very excited to go back to the museum and see what else she could find. Maybe next time she could bring a friend and show them all the colorful things the museum had to offer. +One day a gray dog was walking down the street. The dog saw a phone on the ground and tried to pick it up. He couldn't reach it so he tried to jump up, but he still couldn't get it. He tried and tried again but still couldn't reach the phone. After a while, the dog was tired and gave up. He lay down next to the phone and fell asleep. Later, a little girl came walking by and saw the phone. She tried to pick it up and she succeeded! She was so happy to have found the phone that she smiled and ran home with it. The gray dog never knew what happened to the phone, but he didn't mind; he had tired his best. +Once there was a man who was very restless. He wanted something to calm him and so he decided to go and buy some chocolate. When he went to the store he paid for the chocolate with his money. When he got back to his house he ate the delicious chocolate and it made him feel much better. He was no longer restless, instead he felt very relaxed. +Once upon a time, there was a police car and inside was a policeman. The policeman was very serious, because he was on his way to help a little girl. He drove the car very quickly and soon he found the girl. She was thirsty and she needed to drink something. + +So the policeman drove the car to the shop and bought her a drink. The little girl looked up at the police man and smiled. She was so happy to have something to drink. The policeman was happy too and he smiled right back. + +Then the policeman drove the car back home, and the little girl thanked him for being so serious and kind. She raised the drink to her lips and said ‘cheers’. The policeman smiled and waved goodbye as the little girl drank her drink and went back inside her house. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little beetle. She was hopping around and exploring the garden. She wanted to examine all of the plants and things that she could find. + +She hopped over to a tall grass tree, and saw something sparkly. She hopped closer and examined it - it was a beautiful crystal butterfly. It was so lovely! She wanted to take it with her, but she couldn't take it away from the tree. + +So she looked around, and hopped over to a pond nearby. She examined the pond, and saw lots of tiny fish swimming around. She felt so happy, and wanted to bring a little friend back with her. + +Suddenly, she noticed a little beetle like her in the pond. It was waving its feelers around and seemed to be saying hello. She waved back, and the two beetles looked at each other for a moment. Then, she picked up the friendly beetle and brought it back with her to share her adventures with. + +The two beetles became very good friends, and spent lots of time exploring the garden together. They looked at everything they could find, and they were very happy! Every day they examined something new, and explored the garden with their lovely new friend. +Once upon a time there was a rocket. It was big and shiny, and it was ready to take off. But first, it had to settle in the sky. + +So the rocket set off and it flew up, up and away. It flew higher and higher than any rocket that had ever flown before. When it had settled in the sky, it looked like a star in the night. + +The people felt guilty for sending the rocket so high, but they were happy for it, too. They cheered as the rocket stayed in the sky, waving and smiling at it. Even the little kids clapped their hands. + +The rocket stayed in the night sky for many days, until it got too tired and had to come back down. When it finally touched the ground, everyone thanked it for its journey. + +And that's how the rocket settled in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a judge. He liked to laugh a lot. +On this day, the judge was in a very good mood. He wanted to make everyone around him laugh, too! +So he decided to play a game. He asked everyone to do something very easy like making a silly face or hopping on one foot. +Everyone had so much fun! Everyone was laughing out loud. Even the judge was laughing along with them. +In the end, the judge was very happy. He thanked everyone for making him laugh and for playing the game! +Once there was a farmer who was very sad. He seemed to have no hope. One day he decided to take a walk. He walked and walked, but still felt sad. + +Suddenly, he spotted a tiny red flower growing by the side of the path. It was so small, but it gave the farmer a spark of hope! + +He picked the flower and said, “I will cherish this - it will bring me hope!†He carefully put the flower in his pocket and walked back to his farm. + +When he got back, he saw that something had changed. Everywhere he looked, he saw beautiful flowers - red and yellow, purple and blue. He suddenly realized that the tiny flower he had found was the first one to bloom - and it had brought hope to his farm! +Once upon a time there was a soldier who was very tired. All day long he had been marching, so he was very sleepy. He lay down in a field and closed his eyes. He let out a big yawn and soon he was snoring loudly. + +The soldier was lost. His map was broken and he didn't know what to do. He looked around and saw a little village not too far away. He yawned and started to walk towards the village. + +The soldier was very surprised when he got there. It was full of people, but no one moved! He soon realized that everyone was asleep! They had all been so busy during the day, they had all yawned and nodded off to sleep. + +The soldier smiled and yawned too. He lay down in the middle of the village and quickly fell into a deep, dreamy sleep. Everyone in the village was sleeping soundly and happily -just like the soldier. +Once upon a time there was a friendly kid named Jake. He loved to play with his friends outside. One day his friends said, "Let's play a game!". They decided to have a pushing race around the park. Jake was filled with excitement and decided to join in. + +At the start of the race, Jake was pushing as fast as could. He was having lots of fun and his friends were cheering him on. He pushed and pushed and before he knew it, he won the race! Everyone was so surprised and they cheered and clapped for him. + +To show their appreciation, Jake's friends gave him a special medal. It was gold and shiny and very special. Jake was so happy and thanked his friends. He put his medal on and went home feeling proud. He could not wait to show his medal to his family. +Once upon a time there was a butterfly. She was very unusual, with wings that glowed in the sunlight. The butterfly liked to have adventures and one day she decided to take a trip. She wanted to sail high in to the sky. + +So with a flap of her wings she flew into the sky. She went higher and higher until quite suddenly she saw a big white cloud. She decided she wanted to sail on it. Up she flew and settled on the fluffy cloud. + +The cloud was just like a boat, it sailed slowly with the breeze. The butterfly enjoyed the peaceful journey and watched the world passing underneath. She saw trees and houses and mysterious places. She felt so content and happy. + +All too soon the breeze changed and the cloud sailed away. The butterfly watched as the cloud became smaller and smaller. Then she spread her wings and flew back down. It had been an unusual but wonderful trip. +Once there was a little girl named Sara. She was nice and polite but she wasn’t happy. She wanted something special and she didn’t know what it was. + +One day she went to a secret place and there she saw a beautiful picture. It made her feel so happy that she wanted to whisper a secret wish. She closed her eyes and whispered very softly and when she opened them she was still standing in front of the picture. + +Sara smiled happily and decided to be extra polite to everyone around her. She said please and thank you to everyone and she smiled at her friends. + +One day, Sara’s secret wish came true! She couldn’t believe it, but it was true. Every day she smiled more and more because her secret wish was fulfilled. She knew that being kind and polite was the key to her secret wish coming true. +Once upon a time there was a bossy girl called Sue. Sue loved to wear a bright bow on her head and she liked to include all her friends. + +One day, Sue invited all her friends to go on a picnic. They had a lot of fun playing games, eating snacks and running around. + +At the end of the day, Sue tied a bow in her hair and said, "Let's have a picnic again tomorrow!" Everyone nodded in agreement because they had enjoyed the picnic so much. + +In the evening, the sun started to set. Sue made sure to include her friends and thanked them for coming. Then she gave everyone a big hug goodbye before they all went home. + +Sue was so happy that her day had included her friends, a bright bow and a picnic. +One morning, Sarah and her Mom went to the beach. When they got there, Sarah was so happy. She looked out at the ocean and said, "Wow!" The ocean was so big and blue. Sarah took her shoes off and felt the sand with her feet. She laughed and smiled. + +Mom took out a towel and laid it down in the sand. Then Sarah saw a big wave coming! She quickly ran away and laughed. Mom laughed too. + +After a while, Sarah and Mom started to build a sandcastle. They used buckets and shovels to scoop the sand and carefully built the castle. + +But then, as Sarah was about to put a flag on top, mom slipped and fell into the ocean! Sarah was so embarrassed! She looked away from her mom and tried not to laugh. But then Mom came back out laughing too! Sarah felt better and hugged her mom. + +From that day on, whenever Sarah and Mom went to the beach they would always look back on that day and laugh. +Once there was a little girl who wanted a surprise. She asked her mom every day, but it never came. One morning, she opened her window and saw a big blue box with a pink bow. She was so excited that she shouted with joy. + +She quickly ran to the box and opened it. Inside, there was a big blue teddy bear! She gave it a big hug and shouted even louder. + +The little girl's mom heard her shouts of joy and ran to see what had happened. She saw that little girl was so happy and asked her what had happened. The little girl showed her the big blue teddy bear and said that it was her surprise. + +The little girl was so happy she could barely contain her joy. From that day forward, the little girl cherished her big blue surprise every single day. +One day, a person was walking down the street when they saw something sparkly in somebody else's pocket. They thought it looked like a diamond but when they reached out to touch it, they realized it was fake. They were so disappointed that they decided to pay the other person a little bit of money for it. Once they were done paying, they put the fake diamond in their own pocket and kept walking. They were so happy that they had something to show off when they went back to their house. + +The person continued to walk and soon enough, they saw something else that looked sparkly. This time they were sure it was real and when they looked closer, they saw it was a real diamond! They quickly put all their money from their pocket into the other person's pocket so they could buy the diamond. + +When the person returned to their home, everyone was so amazed and excited to see the real diamond. The person was so happy and proud to have a real diamond since the fake one just didn’t compare! From that day onwards, the person always carried the diamond around in their pocket and never again did they settle for fake ones. +One day, a little girl named Daisy went to the factory with her mom. It was a very big place and it made Daisy feel scared. Her mom was happy to be there, but Daisy was frustrated. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a very loud machine nearby. She looked up and saw a crane moving heavy things around. She was so surprised that she ran up to it and waved. + +The crane operator saw Daisy and waved right back. He stopped the crane and opened the door. Daisy's mom smiled and nodded her head. Daisy was excited and ran inside. + +The crane operator was very kind. He showed Daisy around the factory and explained what each machine did. He explained that his job was to help all the other machines work together. + +Daisy was so impressed. She quickly realized she had seen this crane before, but she never knew who was inside. Finally, she was able to recognize the man in the crane. She was very happy and ran back to her mom to tell her all about it. +Mia loved to study. Every morning, she would take a big basket and fill it with all of the things she needed to learn. She would take out her books, pencils and paper and place them inside the basket. + +On one day, Mia decided to study outdoors. The ground was cold and icy. She spread out a blanket and sat down. Then, she opened the basket and took out her materials. + +Mia studied for hours, pausing only to throw a few snowballs or make an icy snowman. As the sun began to set, Mia sighed and packed her things back up into her basket. + +That had been a great study session. Mia looked forward to the next one! +Once upon a time, there was a bright little girl who wanted to feed her pet bunny, Fluffy. + +So, she got a big bag of carrots and hopped onto the elevator. When the door opened, the girl saw lots of green grass and heard Fluffy's excited squeaks. She quickly got off the elevator and ran toward Fluffy. + +The girl opened the bag and fed Fluffy as many carrots as she wanted. Fluffy nibbled on the carrots and hopped all around. The little girl laughed and giggled with delight. + +When it was time to go home, the girl said goodbye to Fluffy and hopped back onto the elevator. She waved goodbye and said, "See you soon, Fluffy!" + +The door of the elevator shut and the girl was taken back to her home. She was very happy, because she had spent a lovely time with her pet bunny, Fluffy. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lizzie. She always spun around and around in circles, just for fun! + +One day, Lizzie went for a walk in the woods with her mommy and daddy. As she spun around and around, she noticed something shiny and sparkly hidden under one of the trees. She bent over and picked it up – it was a pretty, pink locket! + +Lizzie opened the locket to find a pretty picture inside, and a piece of paper with a secret written on it! She put the secret in her pocket to make sure it was safe, and she kept the locket too. + +Every day, Lizzie would spin around and around and look at her special locket. She kept the secret safe and it made her smile. What a fun day of spinning in the woods! +Once upon a time, there was an attractive octopus. Most of the time the octopus spent swimming in the sea, playing and talking with all its sea friends. Every day the octopus laughed and smiled, never being able to lose its joy. + +One day, the octopus decided to go deeper into the water than ever before. It didn't notice that it was getting farther away from its friends. Suddenly, it got lost and felt very scared. + +The octopus kept swimming and didn't know what to do. It tried to find its friends but the ocean was too deep. Then, it saw something wonderful. A bright light in the deep ocean was so eye-catching and attractive. + +The octopus swam towards the light and the next thing it knew it had arrived back to the shore. All its sea friends were there waiting and they all hugged the octopus and welcomed it back. So the octopus learned, never to lose its way. +Frank was playing with his toy gun. He pointed it and shot at a frame on the wall. The frame was very thick so it was hard to break. Frank shot over and over again but the frame didn't break! He was frustrated but he kept trying. + +Finally Frank was able to shoot the frame and it broke into tiny pieces! He was so happy that he had done it. All his hard work had paid off. Frank felt so proud of himself for being able to shoot the thick frame. + +He looked around for more things to shoot but he couldn't find anything thick enough. So Frank just put away his toy gun and played with his other toys. He had had lots of fun shooting the frame. +One day, a hero set out on a grand adventure. He was dressed in a fine outfit and on a mission. He had to find a hidden treasure and bring it back to the village. + +The hero began his journey deep into the forest. He came across scary monsters and dark caves, but he was brave and didn't give up. He kept looking until he finally found the treasure. + +The hero opened it and found it to be even finer than he expected! Happiness filled his face and he carefully packed it up. + +The hero set off back to the village with his treasure. Everyone cheered when he arrived. They were proud of him and grateful for his bravery. He was a hero and everyone in the village was fine. +Once there was an adorable octopus. She liked to take long swims in the sea. Every day she would swim around, repeating the same path over and over again. + +One day, while she was swimming, something special happened. She saw a little fish coming her way. He was so tiny and quick! She tried to get a closer look at him, but he was too fast. + +So, the octopus began to repeat her path again and again, hoping to see the little fish once more. With every lap, she got closer and closer to the spot where she had seen him. Sure enough, she saw him again. + +The octopus was so excited! She made sure to swim extra slow so he wouldn't swim away. After watching him for a few minutes, she said goodbye and swam back in the opposite direction. + +From then on, the adorable octopus repeated her path in the sea every day, just in case she could see the little fish again. +Once upon a time there was a lady who had a luxury car. She loved it so much and took it everywhere. But one day she was very sad. The car had a flat tire and she could not take it anywhere. She was so sad that she did not even want to look at it anymore! + +She was so sad, she called a repairman to come and take the car away. She hugged the car tight before it was taken away. + +The next day, the repairman came back with the car. It was all fixed up and looked brand new! The lady was so happy and she quickly took it away. + +From then on, the lady never forgot to take care of her luxury car. She was happy and never felt sad. +The end. +Joey was a funny little boy. He was curious and always had big dreams. One day while he was eating dinner, he asked his mom what an avocado was. She told him it was a type of fruit that tasted yummy. + +Joey was so excited that he wanted to find one and try it. So, he grabbed his coat and set off to find an avocado. He searched and searched but whenever he found one, it was too high up and he couldn't reach it. + +He was about to give up when he saw a small avocado on the ground. He was so happy he shouted out loud. He picked up the avocado and took it home. Now all he had to do was figure out how to open it. He tried and tried but it was too hard. + +Joey was getting frustrated and he started calling the avocado stupid. Just then, he put the avocado to his ear and he heard a soft whisper. It said, "Let me help you open it." + +Joey was amazed. He put the avocado on the ground and it split open just like magic! He enjoyed the delicious taste of the avocado and smiled, happy that he finally got to try it. Joey learned that when you believe in something, even your biggest dreams can come true. +The handle was big and shiny. It was the kind of handle that Alex the three year old, would always hold while he explored the world around him. One day, when he was feeling particularly enthusiastic, he decided to hold the handle and blink. Not one blink, or even two blinks, but he decided to blink lots and lots of times. When he opened his eyes again, he noticed something he had not seen before: A mysterious doorway! With the handle still firmly in his hand, Alex stepped through the doorway, ready to explore and have a wonderful time. He spent hours and hours exploring the new and exciting place, feeling more and more enthusiastic with every moment that passed. When the sun started to set, he looked back at the doorway one last time, and then he blinked. In an instant the mysterious doorway had vanished and Alex was back in his own familiar home. He hugged the handle and beamed with joy and excitement as he knew he'd discovered a very special secret. +The sun shone brightly in the sky. Lila was a little girl who had the most graceful of long legs. She wanted to lift the wall with all her might, so she leaned against it and put her back into it. She grunted, but it wouldn't budge. She tried again and again, but the wall wouldn't move. But then, in one moment, the wall started to lift. Lila smiled with joy, and as she pushed harder, the wall lifted higher and higher into the air. Lila had done it! She had lifted the wall with her own little hands. When the wall was in the air, it was so graceful to look at. Lila was overjoyed that she was able to lift the wall. She let go of it, and it slowly and gracefully lowered back to the ground. Lila cheered with happiness, and ran off to show the wall she lifted to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet sunflower. It had bright yellow petals and a green stem. The sunflower was small, but it was very happy. Every morning it greeted the sunshine with a big smile. + +One day, a big, fierce wind started to blow. It made the sunflower tremble and shake. It was scared, but then it saw something amazing. A bee came by and hovered in the air. Its wings were like wings of gold. + +The bee said it would protect the sunflower from the wind. It flew around the sunflower and gently blew on it. Soon, the wind died down and the sunflower thanked the bee. The bee smiled and flew away. + +And that’s how the sweet sunflower was protected from the fierce wind! +Once there was a mighty turkey. He was the biggest turkey in the forest. Everyone was so impressed by him. He loved to show off his beautiful feathers. + +One day his friends decided to do something special for him. They went to the store to buy decorations for him to wear. They bought glitter and ribbons and stickers. + +They went to the turkey's house and started to decorate him. They put the ribbons around his neck and the glitter on his feathers. They put the stickers on his wings and he looked beautiful. + +The turkey was so happy. He thanked his friends for thinking of him and for making him so happy. And that is how the mighty turkey got decorated. +There was a girl who liked to wander. She wanted to see all the different places. +One day she was walking and saw a vendor. The vendor had many colorful things like balloons, coins, and books. +The girl looked at all the things, but she couldn't decide what to buy. She wanted to get something that was special. +Finally, after looking around, she chose a bright orange balloon. She was so happy and thanked the vendor. +The girl hugged her balloon as she wandered back home. She was excited to show her parents her colorful new balloon. +John was a small boy who really wanted to ride the subway. He had heard his parents speak about it and he thought it would be amazing. + +One day, John asked his parents, "Can we go on the subway?" His parents nodded and smiled. "Yes," his father said. + +John was so excited. He put on his shoes, grabbed his coat, and then headed out the door with his parents. When they reached the subway station, they saw a train heading down the tracks. + +John stared in amazement. He had never seen anything like it before. He could feel the rumble of the train beneath his feet. + +"Let's go!" his father said. They got onto the train. + +John loved riding the subway. While they were riding, he could look out the window and see all the amazing things outside. They rode through tunnels, over bridges and past parks. + +When they reached their destination, they all smiled. John had had an amazing time on the subway and he couldn't wait to go again. +Once upon a time there was a mouse. He was very hungry, but he couldn't find any food. He was sad. But then he heard something that made him excited. He heard a belt. He knew belts usually have food! + +He crept closer to the belt and noticed that there was some food available. He jumped up and grabbed a piece. He bit into it and it tasted delicious! He was so excited that he started to dance. + +He couldn't believe his luck. He had enough food to last him the whole day. He was so happy that he didn't even notice the belt was attached to something. + +Suddenly, he felt a tug on the belt and he found out that it was attached to a big dog. The dog was not happy. He barked loudly and tried to bite the mouse. + +The mouse was scared and he quickly ran away. But now he remembered something his mother had told him. She said to never take food that was not available to him. He was sad but he learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time there was a dependable girl called Amy. Amy loved to read books. Her mum always said "Reading is a great way to learn new things." +One day, Amy had some trouble. She wanted to read, but she didn't understand the words in the book. She got very frustrated and began to cry. +Then, the doorbell rang. It was her grandpa. He came in and read her favorite story. He used simple words and she understood. The story was about a brave cat who helped his friends. Amy loved it, and finished off the story with a smile. +Grandpa noticed the book on the table, and said, "Reading is the key to understanding new things. But don't worry, I'm always here if you need help. You can count on me!" Amy was so happy she gave him a big hug. +From then on, Grandpa always read stories to Amy. Whenever she had trouble with a book, he was always dependable. +The end. +Once there was a little boy called Tim. Tim was ever so brave, but he was never quite sure what to do when presented with a dare. + +One day, Tim was walking in the park when he saw a big cage. Inside the cage was something very funny! It looked like a big, furry monster. + +Tim was so brave that he decided to dare himself to get closer to the cage. He crept slowly until he was right next to it, and then he saw that the furry monster was a bear! + +The bear was looking right at Tim and Tim was sure the bear would attack him. But the bear didn't. Instead, it moved closer and closer to him until Tim could feel the soft fur on his skin. + +The bear was so friendly that Tim forgot all about his fear. He pet the bear until they were best friends, and they stayed like that until it was time for Tim to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was so happy and he loved to explore. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the woods. As he was walking, he heard a noise. It was a tasty fruit falling from a tree nearby! He was so excited, he rushed over and picked it up. He looked around to make sure no one was watching and he took a big bite. It was so delicious! He put the rest of the fruit in his pocket and continued walking. He had to remember to be careful and mind his surroundings while he explored. After a while, he realized it was getting late and he had to go home. He happily skipped home with the taste of the tasty fruit on his tongue. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was sad because her friend had gone away. She cried and her tears made the walls wet. + +Suddenly she felt a hug from behind her. She turned and saw a big monster! He said he was there to comfort her. The little girl was scared at first, but the monster was gentle and kind. + +The monster had lots of different colours. He was kind and he made the little girl feel happy again. He took out a cloth and wiped away her tears. + +The monster gave her a hug and she hugged him back. He said he would be there if she ever felt sad again. Then he left. + +The little girl was no longer scared. She felt happy knowing that the monster was always there to comfort her. And she knew that things were different now. +Once upon a time there was a small fragile girl. She loved to play in the garden, but she was very messy. One day she fell in the mud and got very dirty. + +The girl's mommy told her to get cleaned up before she could go back and play. The girl tried her best to clean herself. First, she wiped the mud off her hands with a wet cloth. Then, she splashed water all over her dress to make it clean again. + +The girl's mommy saw how hard she was trying to clean. She smiled and hugged her, telling her she was doing a good job. After she was all cleaned up, the girl smiled and went back into the garden to have fun again. + +The end. +The nurse had to organize her room. It was very filthy. She took out a big bucket and a cloth. She wiped all the walls and the floor. Then she put all the toys away in their boxes. She swept the floor with a broom and mopped it. Then she sprayed the walls with some spray and washed them down. Finally, she put all the books back on the shelves. The nurse was so happy that the room was all organized again. She smiled and said, "Ah, now it looks much better!" +Once upon a time, there was a famous girl. Her name was May. Everyone wanted to be her friend. One day, May decided to have a party. She invited all of her friends and even some famous people. + +When May's friends arrived at the party, they were surprised! The party was amazing. There were balloons, streamers and even special music. Everyone had a great time. + +At the end of the party, May had one last surprise for everyone. She showed them a special cake. The cake sparkled and had gems on top. Everyone was very impressed! + +May smiled as her friends enjoyed the surprise. It was the best party ever! +Once upon a time there were two twin girls. They were happy and always smiled. One day something open happened. In the open sky two colorful hot air balloons flew up high. The twin girls were so excited. They laughed and waved at the hot air balloons in the sky. Suddenly something else open happened. One hot air balloon came down and opened its door. The two twin girls were surprised and ran over to take a look. Inside the hot air balloon was a surprise! The twin girls had never seen so many toys before. They grabbed some of the toys and ran away happy and excited. The other hot air balloon flew away into the open sky. The twin girls laughed and smiled and enjoyed their new toys. +Jimmy was playing with his toys. He loved to roll his cars and trucks on the floor. His mom came in the room and handed him a piece of paper. It was white and normal. Jimmy was so excited he quickly started to roll the paper on the floor. He rolled it fast and slow. He rolled it all over the room. He made paper balls, paper tubes and even paper hats. Jimmy rolled and rolled until he was too tired to roll anymore. Then he put the paper back where it belonged and went out to play. +Once there were two best friends, Lily and Ryan. Lily had a puzzle. She couldn't figure out how to put it together. She frowned and looked very sad. Then Ryan offered to help. He said, “Don’t frown, Lily. I think I can help with the puzzle.†Lily smiled. + +Ryan and Lily worked together on the puzzle. They talked and laughed as they put the pieces together. Finally, they finished it! They were so happy. + +To celebrate, Lily’s mom made them a tasty snack. She made them delicious sandwiches and lemonade. The sandwiches were so tasty with lots of cheese and tomatoes. Lily and Ryan ate the sandwiches and drank the lemonade. + +They were so happy and thankful for each other. With the help of his best friend Ryan, Lily had solved her puzzle. +Once there was a little girl. She was only 3 years old. The girl had a red comb and she liked it a lot. She liked to comb her hair with it. + +The girl wanted to learn how to do it by herself. She tried a few times and she didn't know how. + +One day, her mom showed her how to comb her hair with the red comb. The mom showed the little girl how to brush the tangles in her hair gently. The little girl was happy to know how to do it. + +After that, the little girl combed her hair by herself every day. She felt so proud of herself. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a pill. It was very small and it wanted to get bigger. Every day the pill tried and tried to fold itself, but it could never quite manage. It was so persistent though and never got discouraged. + +Finally one day, the pill made it. He was able to fold itself into a bigger shape. He was so proud of himself! + +The pill spread his newfound wings and flew from one place to another. Everywhere he went, he told all his friends about his success and how he had done it all by himself. + +The pill was an inspiration to many of them. They were encouraged to keep trying and remain persistent. + +The pill was very happy and enjoyed the freedom of flying. He now knew that anything was possible, if you keep believing and stay persistent. +Once upon a time there was a friendly bunny. He liked to rush around the garden. One day while he was running, something caught his eye. It was a thin arm! The bunny was so curious he had to go and take a closer look. He hopped gently towards the arm. It looked like it was made of wood and it had lots of shimmery stones on it. The bunny was so excited he gave the arm a big hug. Suddenly, the arm started to move! The bunny jumped and rushed away. The arm had belonged to a big, friendly creature who was hiding and playing a game. The bunny smiled and ran back to the creature, who laughed and ruffled the bunny's fur. They hopped around the garden together, playing games and having lots and lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a wide river. Every noon, the river sparkled in the bright sunshine. All the animals near the river loved to come out and watch the river. + +They saw a frog leaping over the water. The frog was so excited and happy that it started to applause. The animals could not believe their eyes. They clapped with the frog and cheered. + +Suddenly, the river began to ripple. All the animals were surprised. They had never seen the river move before. It went wider and wider until it was huge. + +The animals were amazed. They standing by the river, watching the water move. It was the most incredible thing they had ever seen. Then, all the animals began to applause again. + +It was a beautiful moment. All the animals were happy and laughing. They celebrated the wide river and its beauty with applause. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old, and she loved to explore the world. One day, Lucy decided to go for a walk in the park. + +As she stumbled along she saw a very unusual style of clothing. She had never seen anything like it before! She was so curious, she wanted to take a closer look. + +So, with a grin on her face, Lucy made her way towards the unusual style of clothing. As she stumbled closer, she could see the clothes felt really soft. She reached out and touched them, and smiled. + +Lucy really liked her new discovery, and thought the unusual style of clothing was really nice. She decided to take it home with her, and was so happy she had found such a special thing. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. Every day, she liked to visit the store. It was her favorite place to go! + +At the store, there was a big pile of soft, warm blankets. Each time the brave girl went, she would fold one of the blankets carefully and put it in her bag. + +One day the brave girl was surprised when she got to the store. Instead of blankets, she saw lots of new toys! The brave girl folded her arms, determined to pick out the perfect toy. + +After looking around she chose a shiny, soft stuffed animal. She knew it would make a great cuddle buddy. She happily folded it in her bag and skipped home. + +The brave girl never forgot the store and the wonderful day when she chose her special toy. +Once upon a time, there was a charming girl called Beth. Beth loved to bake cakes with her mum. They had lots of fun together making cakes for birthdays and special occasions. + +One day, Beth wanted to make a very special cake. It was a kind of cake with lots of different layers. + +Beth and her mum mixed all the ingredients together to make each layer. After all the layers were ready, they put the cake in the oven. + +The cake took a long time to bake, and Beth couldn't wait to see how it looked. Finally, after a long time, it was ready. + +When Beth and her mum opened the oven, they were so excited! The cake looked perfect - the top was golden and crunchy, and it smelled delicious! Everyone was really happy and ate it straight away. It was the best cake Beth and her mum had ever made! +Jimmy was smart. He loved to hop. Every morning, he would hop down the street. He would sometimes hop past the foggy park. He would watch the fog move around. + +One day, Jimmy asked his mom if he could hop farther. She said that it was okay, but to be careful. So, Jimmy hopped past the park he knew and the fog. He hopped until he could no longer see his house. + +He was a little scared but Jimmy kept hopping and hopping. Pretty soon he came to a pond. He saw some ducks swimming in it. He wanted to hop on the water like the ducks, so he hopped onto the pond. + +Suddenly, the fog started to disappear. Jimmy had hopped so far that now he could see the sun outside! He was very happy. He hopped off the pond and back home. + +He never forgot the happy feeling he had when the fog cleared away. From then on, Jimmy would hop farther and farther, always remembering that he can be very smart. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They wanted to find a way to cross the big river. They had to weigh their choices, so they decided to make a tunnel. + +The two friends dug and dug until they had made a tunnel underneath the river. Jack and Jill stepped inside the tunnel and looked around. It was dark and scary but they were determined to cross the river. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice coming from behind. It was a very rude old man! He said, "What do you think you're doing in MY tunnel?!" + +Jack and Jill were very scared but they quickly explained their mission. The old man began to laugh and said, "Well, I can help you get across the river! Follow me!" + +The old man was true to his word and showed them a quicker route across the river. Jack and Jill thanked the old man and were very grateful for his help. + +They continued on their way, happy to have met such a kind old man. They never forgot their adventure as they made it safely across the river. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. They lived in the same house and shared a large refrigerator. Every morning, the older brother would take out his food and leave it on the counter. The younger brother wanted to do the same thing, but his food was too big to fit on the counter. + +The older brother told the younger brother, "Don't worry! I know a way for your food to remain safe." + +The older brother opened the large refrigerator and showed him how the food could fit in there. "That's cool!" the younger brother said. + +Every morning since then, the younger brother has put his food in the refrigerator and it remains safe until he is ready to eat it. The brothers are happy that the food remains safe and the refrigerator is large enough to hold all their food. The end! +Once there was a little girl. She was very excited because she was going on a big trip. The little girl was so excited she could not sit still. + +Her family was going to the pool. They put their bathing suits on and got ready to leave. The little girl was so excited she ran outside. + +When they arrived at the pool, it was very big. But the little girl was not afraid, because she knew her family was with her. She jumped in the pool and started swimming all around. She swam for so long that she got tired. + +When it was time to leave, the little girl was sad. But they promised to come back soon. She put her clothes back on and they left the pool. They waved goodbye to the little pool and said they would see it again soon. +Once there was a mighty wish. It was so big and so strong that everyone wanted it. One day, a little girl came along with her own special wish. She wished it with all her might and threw it up into the sky. + +But as she did, she accidentally slipped and dropped her wish onto the ground. It was so small that nobody noticed it. However, she desperately wanted it back. + +The little girl started to look all around. Everywhere she went, nothing seemed to be the same. Until, at last, she spotted something familiar. There, in the corner, was her mighty wish! + +The girl was very excited and quickly grabbed her wish before it could slip away again. She raced home and carefully kept it safe. From then on, she only ever wished with it and it made all her wishes come true. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad who wanted to teach their little girl. They wanted her to learn new things and be smart. + +The mom and dad would remind the little girl to practice her numbers and letters every day. It wasn't always easy, but they wanted to make sure she could use her words and understand how to count. + +The mom and dad tried to make learning fun. Every day they would play games to help her remember the things she was learning. The little girl was getting smarter and smarter. + +The mom and dad would also remind her that learning was important and that it was good to ask questions. They explained that the more she knew, the easier things would be. + +The mom and dad were so proud of the little girl. They were happy she was willing to learn, and they were thankful for all the things she was teaching them too. +Bubba and his mom went to the museum. Bubba was excited to see the amazing things. Mom said the museum was going to close soon and they had to hurry. + +They rushed around the museum and Bubba saw all kinds of fun things. There were animals and colors everywhere. Suddenly, they stopped in front of a big door. Mom said they had to reverse back through it before they left. + +Bubba was confused. He wanted to keep looking. But Mom said it was closing time and they had to go. Bubba was grumpy and he didn't want to leave. + +But Mom just smiled and put a finger to her lips, telling him to be quiet. Then she opened the door, and pointed. And there was a big surprise waiting for them outside! + +Bubba was happy again. He clapped his hands in delight and laughed as they walked out of the museum. Mom smiled and said it was time for dinner. Bubba was happy and ready for more fun! +Once there was a jolly little insect called Judy. Judy enjoyed hopping around and playing in the garden. She loved looking for shiny stones and brightly coloured flowers to look at. + +One day, Judy came across a caterpillar. She stopped and looked at the caterpillar and they waved to each other. Judy decided to play a game and hopped away to hide. + +The caterpillar looked and looked and finally found her! Judy was so happy that the caterpillar had found her. She clapped and waved to say thank you. + +Time flew by, and both Judy and the caterpillar became friends. They spent time playing outside every day. A few weeks later, the caterpillar began to change. Judy watched in amazement as the caterpillar became a wonderful butterfly. It had beautiful multi-coloured wings and flew away into the sky. + +Judy smiled and waved goodbye to her butterfly friend, feeling jolly and content. +Once upon a time there was a big, hard gate. It was almost as tall as the sky. No one could open it. Everyone around the gate wanted to go inside, but they couldn't open it. + +One day, a little boy came to the gate. He wanted to go inside too. He looked and he looked. Suddenly, he saw a big key near the gate. He picked up the key and put it in the gate. He turned the key and the gate opened! Everyone was so excited. + +The little boy went inside the gate. Everyone cheered and clapped for him. All the people gave the little boy lots of hugs. They were so happy he could open the gate. + +The little boy smiled. Then he ran through the open gate and kept on running. Everyone watched and waved goodbye as the little boy ran, until he was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a smart girl who lived in a small house. One day, she needed to go outside to get some more food. As she was walking, she saw a very big dog. The dog had sharp teeth and it was barking very loudly. The girl got scared and she ran away quickly. + +Suddenly, the big dog chased her and it tried to strike her with its sharp claws. The girl kept running, but the dog still chased her. Suddenly, she stopped and put her hand on her stomach. Her stomach felt funny and warm. Then, a bright light came out of her hand and hit the dog. The dog stopped chasing her, and it ran away. + +The girl was very happy that she was smart enough to get away. She learned to never be scared and to think quickly. She also learned to believe in her special powers. She never got scared again and she always was so smart. +Amy was a three year old girl who loved to explore the world. She was especially curious about the melons in her garden. + +One day, Amy decided to tie a string around one of the melons. The string was long and flexible. It made a nice loop around the melon. + +Amy tugged on the string, but nothing happened. She was surprised to see how strong the melon was! + +She kept pulling and tugging, and eventually the melon came off the vine. It felt so happy and light in her hands! + +Amy played with the melon all day, even tying it up again with the string. She had discovered something so exciting and wonderful. +Once upon a time, it started to rain. But the rain didn't last for long. It soon stopped, and the sun came out. + +The sun made everything look very colorful. Karen and her mom went for a walk to explore the neighborhood. They walked until they found the garage. + +The garage was big and colorful. Karen said, "Mommy, can we open the garage?" Her mom said, "Yes, let's see what's inside." + +Karen and her mom opened the garage and they saw lots of colorful things. They found some balls, some blocks, and some other toys. Karen was so excited to see what was inside the garage. + +Karen and her mom had lots of fun playing together in the colorful garage. They laughed and played until the sun went down. Then it was time to go home. +Once there was a girl who had a lot of toys. She wanted to add one more special toy to her collection. Every day at noon, the girl went to the store to look for rare toys. + +One day, she found the perfect rare toy. It was a bright pink teddy bear with a big heart on its chest. She was so excited that she quickly bought it. + +The girl took the teddy bear home and added it to her toy collection. She cuddled with it and played with it every day. + +The girl was so happy to have her rare pink teddy bear. It became her favorite toy and they shared so many adventures together. +Mary was in a hurry. She grabbed her tooth brush and tooth paste which were brown. She brushed her teeth quickly and then put her toothbrush back in the cup. She ran out of the room in a hurry to get to the store. + +Mary quickly drove to the store and parked. She hurried inside and looked for what she needed. She grabbed some brown bread, some apples and some juice. She put them all in the cart and hurried to the checkout counter. + +The cashier smiled at Mary and said hello. Mary paid for her items and thanked the cashier. She hurried out of the store and loaded her items in the car. She drove away in a hurry to get home. + +Mary arrived home and quickly brought her groceries inside. She put everything away and went to brush her teeth again. She hurried to make sure she was done in time for dinner. Mary went to the table with a smile and was ready to eat! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was wearing an apron, and the baby was very hungry! The baby didn't understand why he was so hungry, and mommy said, "I'm sorry, baby. You need something to eat." + +Mommy could tell that the baby was still feeling very hungry, so she put on her apron and went to the kitchen. She took out some flour, eggs, butter, and sugar and put them together to make some cookies! + +The mommy gave the baby a cookie and the baby's eyes lit up when the he tasted it. He finally understood why mommy had made him the cookie - it was because he was hungry! + +The baby ate all of the cookies, and mommy gave him a big hug. Together, they shared the cookies and laughed. The baby wasn't hungry anymore, and it was all because of mommy's apron. +Once upon a time, there was a peach tree. Every day, its fruit grew more and more ripened. One day, a little girl set out on her adventure with a basket in her hand. She was looking for the perfect fruit, and she found it. It was a big ripe peach. She was so excited that she wanted to eat it right away. + +Carefully, the girl pulled the peach from the branches. But it was so fragile! She was so gentle with the peach, but still it could hardly stay in her hand without tearing apart. She set it in the basket. + +The girl was so proud of the peach, she wanted to take it home at once. She carried the basket all the way back to the house. Then she carefully set the peach in the kitchen table for everyone to see. + +From that day on, that peach was the most delicious peach in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Annabel. Annabel loved to explore and touch things, especially things with smooth and soft surfaces. One day, Annabel was skipping through the fields with her friends when she spotted a harmless little creature in front of her. It had a long, slimy body and small, furry legs. On its head were two big, round eyes and tiny, soft ears. + +Annabel knew that this creature was not harmful and felt brave enough to touch it. She carefully placed the tips of her fingers on the creature's palm. It felt warm and slightly slimy. The little creature then looked up at Annabel and blinked its eyes. + +Annabel knew it trusted her. She smiled and pulled her hand away. The creature waved a little goodbye and quickly hopped away into the grass. Annabel watched it disappear and was happy that she had shared this special moment with her new friend. +One day, two friends went for a walk together. They were so excited! As they were walking, they heard a loud noise. They looked around to see what it was. They saw a big vehicle! It was so big and loud! + +The driver of the vehicle noticed the two friends, so he offered to take them for a ride. The friends were so happy! They quickly said yes and hopped inside the vehicle. + +The driver drove them all around town. Everywhere they went was new and exciting! They had so much fun. They even blew the horn which was really loud! + +Finally, it was time for the friends to go home. The driver of the vehicle kindly offered to drop them off. The friends said goodbye and thanked him for the fun ride. They were so glad they got to explore the town in the big vehicle! +Once there was a girl. Her mommy wanted to buy her something. So, they went to the store. + +The girl wanted to buy sand. She found a big heavy bag of sand. Mommy said she could buy it. + +When they got home, the girl was so excited to play in the sand. She grabbed a bucket and filled it up with sand. She made a big sandcastle and patted down the sand. + +The girl had so much fun playing in the sand. She made slides and bridges, and even a sandbox for her toys. Mommy and the girl had lots of fun playing in the sand all day. + +At the end of the day, the girl thanked her mommy for buying her the sand. They both had a big smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived in a big house. He was always so sad and lonely. He wished and wished that something special would happen. + +One day, he looked out the window and saw a big puffy cloud in the sky. Suddenly, there was a surprise! A tiny green fairy flew down from the cloud, and she waved her magic wand. + +The fairy said, “You will no longer be sad. I will make you happy!†and sparkles flew from the wand. Suddenly, the bald man felt a warmth inside his heart. + +He smiled and thanked the fairy. Everywhere he went, he felt the magic of the fairy’s surprise. From then on, the bald man was happy and cheerful all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a small child named Linda. Linda was a very creative person, and she wanted to find out what the world was like. So every day, Linda would go outside and observe. + +One day, Linda went to the park and looked around. She watched the leaves blow in the wind, and she saw the birds flying in the sky. She was fascinated by the nature around her. + +The next day, Linda went to the beach. She looked out at the ocean and watched the waves crash against the shore. She was amazed by the beauty of the ocean. + +The following day, Linda went to the forest and observed the animals. She watched a squirrel jumping from branch to branch and saw a rabbit hopping around. Linda was so intrigued by all of the wildlife. + +Linda kept learning and observing the world around her. She realized the world was much bigger and more exciting than she ever imagined. Linda was so happy and grateful for her creative spirit. +Once there was a boy called Ben who lived with his mum and dad. It was Ben’s birthday and his mum wanted to give him a special birthday treat. She had decided to prepare a big pot of tea so that Ben could share some with his family. + +In the morning, Ben's mum got up early and started to prepare the tea. She added sugar, milk and special tea bags to the pot to make it sweet and tasty. + +Ben was so excited that he started to blow bubbles in the kitchen. Unfortunately, this made mum’s job harder. Suddenly, his greedy little brother pushed Ben away and tried to take the tea all for himself. Ben was very angry and shouted at him that it wasn't fair. + +Mum then stepped in and told her sons to be nice and share the tea that she had prepared. She said that it was wrong to be selfish. The boys both apologized and had some of the tasty tea together. Ben said it was the best birthday ever! +Once upon a time, there was a small valley. Inside the valley was a family of bears. They were very independent and had everything they needed. + +One day, the family wanted to borrow a boat so they could explore the valley. The dad bear asked the other animals if they had a boat he could use. One of the rabbits said he had a very small one that might be perfect. + +So the dad bear borrowed the boat from the rabbit. He and the family of bears then hopped into the boat and started paddling around. They explored all the different parts of the valley, and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, the dad bear returned the boat to the rabbit. They thanked him for letting them borrow it and continued on their way back home. The family of bears was thankful for the independence to explore their valley. +Once upon a time there was a very special princess. She was kind, brave and had a beautiful dress. + +Every day the princess would go on a special walk. She would see lots of animals and play in the sunshine. She liked to go on the walk and would sometimes bring her best friend, too. + +One day, the princess was feeling very tired. She wanted to go on her walk, but her feet were too sore. So instead, her best friend spoiled her. They played games, read books and ate some yummy food. + +At the end of the day, the princess felt much better. She thanked her friend for spoiling her, and was happy she was feeling strong and healthy again. So, off they went on their walk. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was so excited to go to the fair. She wanted to ride the big rides and play the games. + +When Daisy arrived at the fair, she couldn't wait to play. She ran around looking at all of the things to do. + +Suddenly Daisy saw a cotton candy stand. She had never seen one before and she was excited. She asked her mom for some money and then ran over to the stand. + +Daisy asked the man at the stand for a balloon, but he said he only had cotton candy for sale. She was so disappointed. + +Suddenly, the man at the stand reached out and gave her a big hug with his strong arm. Daisy felt so happy and smiled from ear to ear. + +The man told Daisy that it was his way of sharing the fair with her. Daisy thanked the man, and then continued exploring the fair. She saw lots of interesting things and talked with her friends. + +At the end of the day, Daisy thanked the man at the cotton candy stand again. Then, she went home, feeling happy and fair. +Twin was so excited for the birthday party. He wore his best shirt, which had a picture of a dinosaur eating a slice of pizza. Everyone was so happy to see him. + +At the party, Twin was running around and playing with all of the toys. He squished a soft toy and jumped on the cushions. Suddenly, Twin heard someone call his name. He looked around and saw his twin brother. They hugged and squeezed each other as hard as they could. + +The twin's parents noticed how calm they both were and they smiled. They were very pleased to see their sons getting along so well. Everyone was having so much fun. Even the party decorations looked happy! + +Twin and his twin held hands and enjoyed the rest of the party together. It was a day they would never forget! +Once there was a little kitten. She wanted to find a new home. + +She walked around and around, until she was so dizzy she couldn't walk anymore. + +She saw a little girl and crawled up to her. The little girl smiled and said she would take care of the kitten. + +The little girl picked up the kitten and helped her sort out a new home. The little girl gave the kitten a bed, a plate of food, and a nice warm blanket. + +The kitten was so happy! She was no longer dizzy, and she had a new home to stay in. +Once upon a time, there was a deer who wanted to create something fun. He searched around the forest looking for the perfect thing. Finally, he found a big stick and some bright colors! He was so excited! + +The deer grabbed the stick and the colors and started to create. He painted the stick with the colors, making it look very pretty. He smiled as he looked at it. + +When he was done creating, he was ready to go outside and show it off. He ran around the forest and showed his creation to all of the animals. Everyone loved it! + +The deer was very happy that he was able to create something so special. From that day forward, he was ready to create more wonderful things. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved carrots. She wanted to design something special with them. So she collected some carrots from the garden, and carefully put them together. She built up a big, high tower! To make it even more special, she added a bright, shiny star on the top. The tower looked so beautiful! + +The little girl was so proud of her design. She wanted to show it off to her family. So she invited them to come see what she had made. As they were looking at it, they got some more carrots and started adding to it. Now the tower was even higher than before! Everyone was amazed. The little girl smiled, pleased that her design had been created with the help of her family. + +The tower was the pride of the garden. Everyone loved it. The girl was so happy with her design. She decided to make a carrot gift for her family to thank them for their help. It was a special surprise, and everyone enjoyed the tasty treats! From then on, the girl never forgot to show her appreciation for those who helped in her design. +Once, there was a famous leopard. He lived in the forest and everybody knew him. He was very strong and clever. + +One day, a rabbit came to the leopard and asked for help. The leopard said yes. He lend the rabbit his strong legs to help him hop farther. + +The rabbit thanked the leopard and said that he will never forget this. With the help of the leopard, the rabbit could now hop out of the forest and visit his friends. + +The rabbit had a great time visiting with all his friends, and then he came back to the forest to thank the leopard. He gave the leopard a big hug and said goodbye. + +The leopard was very happy he could help his friend, and from then on, he was even more famous than before. +Once there was a tall ship. It had a big sail and lots of flags. It looked really amazing. Every day it would sail on the big ocean. It would have amazing adventures. + +One day, the tall ship looked up, far above the waves and the clouds. There, they could see the big bright moon. It was so beautiful and peaceful. + +The tall ship decided to have a big celebration. They had music, laughter and lots of yummy food. Everyone on the tall ship was so happy. + +When the celebration was over, they sailed away. The tall ship sailed off, deeper and deeper into the ocean. It was such an amazing journey. Everywhere they looked, they could see beautiful things. + +The tall ship explored the ocean for a long time. Then, one day, it sailed hard and fast and it came back home. Everyone on the tall ship was so happy, and they were so thankful for all of their adventures. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very worried. He was worried because he had no sword. His brother had a sword, but he did not. So the little boy asked his mom if he could have a sword, too. + +His mom said yes and gave him a gray sword. He was so excited and went to show his brother his new sword. His brother was jealous and ran away. + +The little boy was still worried. His brother had not come back for three days. He wanted to find his brother and make sure he was ok. So, he picked up his sword and went on a search. + +He searched all day and into the night, but he could not find his brother. When morning came, he was still worried. But suddenly, he saw his brother walking towards him. He was happy and ran up to him. His brother laughed and said he was only hiding for a game. + +The little boy was so relieved he hugged his brother and smiled. He held his gray sword tightly as he and his brother walked back home. From that day forward they never worried, they only played and laughed together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fish who liked to mix. Every day, he mixed and mixed, but he never took it very serious. He mixed shapes and colors, and even mixed food. One day, he mixed lots of fish together, and he took it very serious. He mixed and mixed until all of the fish were the same color, the same shape, and the same size. When the fish were done mixing, they all looked so beautiful! From then on, the fish always took his mixing very serious. +Once upon a time there was a house with an adorable leak. Every day, the leak made funny noises and giggled. + +One day, a young boy walked up to the house. He wanted to poke the leak. He thought it would be fun to see if the leak would respond to him. + +So the little boy poked the leak. It splashed and bubbled, sending out tiny cubes of water! The leak was surprised and excited to have been poked. + +The boy was happy too. He giggled and tooted, as he poked the leak again. The leak squirted and jumped, as if it was having fun too. + +The boy realized that even though the leak was small, it could be a lot of fun to play with. He smiled and patted the leak, wishing it a good day. + +And ever since then, the adorable leak and the little boy have been the very best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who went to the park. She liked to swing and play with other children, but it was often too hot. She felt uncomfortable because of the hot sun. + +The girl thought of a plan to stay cool in the park. She gathered sticks to make a big shade. She made the stick into a tall structure and covered it with big leaves. + +Now the girl was cool in the park. She always stayed under her shade to keep safe from the hot sun. She thought how happy she was to have her own shade. + +The girl had fun in the park everyday under her own shade. She now always felt cool and comfortable in the park. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very charming and wore a pretty dress. The dress was pink and had white flowers all over it. Every day the girl liked to play with her cards. She had a special card that was blue with flowers on it. + +One day the girl wanted to show her pretty dress and special card to someone. She put on her dress, grabbed her card and headed outside. When she reached the park, she saw a friendly cat. She went up to the cat wearing her dress and holding her card. The cat was very charmed by the girl's dress and card. + +They spent a long time playing together. The girl showed the cat her dress and card. The cat was very impressed with both. Eventually, the little girl had to go home. But she promised to come visit the cat with her dress and card again soon. +One day, Bob and Sam were playing outside. Bob had a huge surprise for Sam. He was going to make a promise but he wanted to make it a fun surprise. He decided to hide the promise from Sam. + +Bob quickly hid the promise under a bush so Sam wouldn't find it. When Sam asked about it, Bob said it was a secret. Sam was curious, but he trusted Bob and didn't dig around too much. + +A few days later, Bob finally told Sam that he had a huge surprise for him and brought the promise out from its hiding spot. After reading the promise aloud, Sam was so excited that Bob was going to take him on a big adventure! + +Bob and Sam laughed and smiled. They both knew that the promise was something huge and special. They hugged each other and never forgot their special surprise. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was very happy and loved to dream. One day her mummy invited Emily to a loud party. Emily was so excited but also a bit scared. + +When they arrived at the party, Emily was amazed. She saw lots of colours and fun games to play. Everyone was dancing and singing and laughing. It was incredible! + +Emily watched all the other children having fun and then decided to join in. She danced and laughed until she was out of breath. Then, she went outside to look at the stars and make a wish. Emily wished for a beautiful dream, and hoped it would come true. + +When it was time to go home, Emily was sad to leave. But she was also very excited to make her dream come true. She knew that if she wished hard enough, her dream would come true one day. +Once upon a time there was a bossy cat called Felicia. She really liked rags. Every day when she woke up she would twist the rags in her house. It made her very happy. + +One day a mouse ran into the house carrying a large rag. He was so amazed to see the huge rag that he stopped right in the middle of the room. Felicia was also very surprised. She was very bossy and she told the mouse to give her the rag! + +The mouse was scared but he didn't want to give up the rag. So he twisted the rag into a ball and put it under his arm. He ran away as fast as he could. + +Felicia was very mad but there was nothing she could do. She just kept twisting the other rags in her house. And ever since then, Felicia always looks for more rags to twist! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. One day she was walking through the park. She saw something shiny on the ground. It was a bag of candy! She was so excited and picked it up. + +She decided to eat just one piece and then save the rest for later. But when she opened it, the bag was filled with worms! Sarah was very sad and felt ashamed. She didn't want to tell anyone so she just put it back on the ground and walked away. + +On her way home, she started to realize why there were worms in the bag. It must have been left in the park for a long time and the worms got inside. Sarah was happy to have this realization because it made her feel better. She was no longer ashamed and knew that she had made a wise decision not to eat the candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old. + +One day, Sarah was feeling sad. She went and sat down on the couch, which was gray. She started to weep. + +Her mom heard her and came over to sit beside her. "What's wrong, sweetheart?" she asked. Sarah sniffled and said, "I miss my friend." + +Mom hugged her tight and said, "It's ok to be sad sometimes. I'm here and I won't let you be alone." + +That made Sarah feel a bit better and she stopped weeping. Her mom smiled - she was glad to make Sarah feel happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a mechanic who liked to mail unusual things. One day, he mailed a toy truck to a 3 year old kid. When the 3 year old kid opened the box, he was so excited to see the toy truck. It was bigger than any other truck he'd ever seen! He took it around to show all his friends. Then, he ran back to the mechanic to give him a big hug and thank him for the unusual mail. He was so happy and grateful for such an exciting surprise. The mechanic was so pleased to bring joy to the sweet child. From then on, the mechanic and the child were the best of friends. +One day, Jack and Julie went outside to play. The sun was shining and the weather was nice. Jack wanted to play tag, but Julie refused. She was feeling anxious and didn't know what to do. + +So they just stayed out in the fresh air, watching the leaves blow around in the gentle breeze. Suddenly, a large dark cloud appeared and hid the sun. Jack didn't want the fun to end, but they had to go inside because the weather changed. + +He asked Julie to come out and play again, but she refused. She said it might rain and she would get wet. Jack was sad, but he decided to try again another day. He went home, but he was still anxious to go back outside and play. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved exploring the outdoors. One day, while walking through the forest, Lucy was amazed by all the incredible things she saw. She noticed an impressive mushroom growing on a tree stem. Lucy wondered what it might taste like, so she carefully pulled it off the tree and ate it. + +Suddenly, she heard a rustling in the bushes. Lucy wondered what could be making the noise. She walked towards the bushes slowly and cautiously. + +When Lucy peeked inside the bushes, she saw a small, white rabbit! The rabbit was hopping around and Lucy watched in awe. She thought the rabbit was the most impressive thing she'd seen all day. + +Lucy smiled and said "hello!" to the rabbit before running off to explore more of the forest. +Once there was a mom and her three year old daughter. They were playing by the beach, building a sandcastle. The daughter loved making things out of sand and was having a lot of fun. + +It was getting messy, though, and the mom suggested that they clean it up. The daughter agreed and they both started cleaning, but the sand was getting everywhere and it was hard to clean up. + +The mom suggested that they go for a walk on the beach instead, so they put away the toys and started walking. They had a lot of fun collecting shells, but when it was time to leave, the beach was still a bit messy. So they mom suggested that they finish cleaning it up. + +The daughter smiled and they both started cleaning again. They worked together until the beach was neat and clean. When they were done, the mom and daughter smiled and the daughter thanked her mom for the fun day. +Once there was a man who was very foolish. He decided to pray for some rice. But, nothing happened. He prayed and prayed and prayed but his prayer didn't work. + +Then one day he had an idea. He decided to go to the market and buy the rice for himself. + +So, the man went to the market, bought the rice and took it home. When he got home, he cooked the delicious rice. He ate it and enjoyed it very much. + +From then on, he knew that praying for something doesn't always work. He was no longer foolish and remembered to always buy the things he needs! +Once upon a time there was a king who was very popular. He had a big car and every day he would drive around the town. Everywhere he went, the people would wave and cheer for their beloved king. + +One day, the king decided to take a drive in the countryside. He drove through the countryside and saw all kinds of animals, like cows and sheep. He even spotted a fox in the distance! + +The king soon came to a hill at the edge of the countryside. He looked up and saw a castle in the distance. He was so amazed he had to stop and take a look. He stayed for a while and enjoyed the view of the castle. + +The king eventually drove back home, but he never forgot about the castle he had seen. He often thought about it and told his friends about it too. Everyone was so excited to hear about it and the king became even more popular! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was very brave. One day she went outside to play in the park. Suddenly Sarah saw a tube in the water. It was stuck and couldn't move! + +Sarah was scared, but she was brave. She stepped into the water and grabbed the tube. She pulled it out of the water and rescued it. + +Sarah put the tube on the ground and looked inside. There was a little animal stuck inside! Sarah was so excited. She said hello to the animal and gently pulled it out of the tube. + +The animal was scared, but Sarah was brave. She held it in her arms and cuddled it. After a while, the animal felt safe and happy with Sarah. + +Sarah was so proud that she had been able to rescue the animal. She hugged it and went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time there lived a sad little girl. She was always losing her favorite things. One day, she misplaced her toy car. She looked everywhere for it, but couldn't find it. + +The little girl was so sad and terribly upset. She began to worry that she would never get her toy car back. Suddenly, an idea came to her. She decided to step outside and look in the wide open world. + +The little girl started off walking and soon came upon a wide lake. Right away, she saw her toy car floating in the water! She was so excited she grabbed it and held it tight. + +The girl never wanted to lose her toy car again, so she went home and put it in a safe place. From then on, she was very careful to not lose her favorite things. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little light. It was very special and it was able to part the darkness in the night. One day, the little light went out for a walk. As it walked around, it noticed that the night was filled with darkness. + +The little light was feeling brave, so it decided to part the darkness. It started to twinkle, and its light began to spread around. Soon enough, the darkness was gone! + +The little light felt so proud and happy. It was able to bring light to the night and part the darkness. From then on, the little light twinkled every night and spread its light far and wide. +Once there was a father and a daughter. The father was very proud of his daughter and wanted to show her the world. + +So one day, he decided to take her out for a walk. He took her to the park, where everybody was very kind. It was a mild day, not too hot or cold. + +The father and daughter went walking around the park together. They watched the birds fly and feed in the trees. They waved at some people going by on bikes. + +Then, something amazing happened. The father and daughter found a small puppy in the grass. It was a white puppy with brown eyes. The daughter was so excited that she ran to pick up the puppy and hug it. + +The father was very proud of his daughter. She had found a new friend. Together they would care for the puppy and make sure it was happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to go to the theater. Every day, they would look around town to see what was available. One day, they heard the most delightful sound--the ringing of the theater's bell! + +The friends were very excited and ran to the theater. When they arrived, they saw that tickets were available for a show. They quickly bought two tickets and went inside. + +Inside, everything was bright and colorful. The show was so much fun! They sang and danced together, ringing their bells each time the show ended. + +When the show was over, the friends hugged each other. They had had the best time together and were already planning their next trip to the theater. +Once upon a time, there was a sausage that was very big. It wanted to go for a swim. So it jumped into the pool and started to soak. The sausage swam around and around until it was so tired. Then it put its head above the water and said, "This is fun!" It continued to soak in the pool until it was time to go home. The sausage was so happy that it went for a swim and it felt so refreshed. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a pink phone. She was very happy to have the phone and she wanted to show her friends. + +The girl took her phone outside to show her friends. When her friends saw the phone, they all said it was so pink and pretty. + +The girl then decided to turn the phone around and show them the back. But when she turned the phone, a magical ring appeared around it. All of her friends were amazed when they saw the ring! + +The girl and her friends were so excited by the magic ring. She turned the phone one more time and the magical ring disappeared. + +The girl and her friends were so surprised by the ring. From then on, she always brought her phone outside to show her friends the magic ring. +One day a little girl was playing in the garden. It was a gloomy day and she was feeling a bit sad. She sat down on a big rock and looked around. Suddenly she noticed a big truck rumbling down the street. The truck was red with lots of yellow stripes. She jumped up and waved at the truck. The truck driver waved back and smiled at her. She was very happy and started to run after the truck. The truck sped away and soon went out of sight. The little girl was sad, but then she noticed something else - big fluffy clouds in the sky, they were so beautiful! She smiled and enjoyed the rest of her day. +Once upon a time there was a family who wanted to go on a trip. There was a mom, a dad, and their little boy. So they all hopped into the car and drove to a special place. + +When they arrived, they saw a soft, grassy field. It was perfect for a stay! So the family set up their tent and settled in for the night. + +Inside the tent, the family got cozy. The dad made a soft spot for the little boy to sleep. Then, the family snuggled up and soon were all fast asleep. + +The next day, the little boy had so much fun. He played tag with his mom and dad. After a long day of play, the family settled in for their second night of camping. + +The family stayed for three nights in the soft grassy field. They had a lot of fun and made new memories that they would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a kind bear. He was very hungry and wanted to find something to eat. Then one day, he saw a suit in the woods. He was so curious about the suit that he decided to take a closer look. When he stepped closer to the suit, the suit jumped up and revealed something wonderful. It was a big, juicy banana! The bear was so happy and he ate the banana right away. He was so full and content after eating the banana. From then on, the bear was never hungry again. The end. +Once there was a gray bird. He lived in a small cage with a number on it. He was always alone in the cage, counting the numbers on his cage from one to ten. One day, the bird noticed a little boy walking past the cage. The boy smiled at the bird and said hello. The bird was so happy to have someone talk to him. + +The boy asked the bird if he wanted to fly outside the cage. The bird nodded excitedly. The boy opened the cage door and the bird flew away. + +The gray bird flew high up in the sky and saw the world spinning around him. He flew over trees and mountains and water. He did flips and turns, so free and happy. + +The bird flew back to the number cage and landed on the boy's shoulder. The boy held up the cage and the bird hopped in. The boy said goodbye and closed the door. + +The bird thanked the boy with a tweet and smiled. The boy was his friend and he had shown him the wonderful world outside the gray cage. Now he could rest and count the numbers in his cage, happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo who was feeling very panicky. He was worried because the day had been difficult. He wanted to explore, but he felt scared about what he might find. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise in the bushes. The noise made him even more scared and he began to jump up and down. He panicked and tried to find a safe place to hide. + +He found a tiny cave that was just big enough for him to fit in. He squeezed himself in and waited. After a few minutes, he heard a voice outside the cave. He was scared and hid as much as he could. + +The voice said, "Don't be scared, little kangaroo! I'm your friend!" The kangaroo was so happy and came out of the cave to meet his new friend. It was a koala! + +The two of them had a lovely time playing together. The kangaroo was so glad he faced his fears and didn't give up. Together they laughed and had lots of fun. And they both learned that sometimes it's ok to panic, but it's even better to be brave. +Once upon a time there was a strong little girl who wanted to play with the clouds. Everyday she looked out her window at the fluffy white clouds and imagined she could fly up and join them. Her dad saw how much she wanted to be with the clouds, and he had an idea. + +Dad said, "Let's make a strong kite so you can fly up to the clouds!" The little girl smiled and they started to make the kite. Dad cut the wood and made it strong. Then, they painted it blue and put ribbons on it so it would sparkle. + +Finally, the kite was ready. Dad and the girl ran outside holding the kite. They held on tight as they flew the kite up higher and higher. Soon the kite was so high it almost reached the clouds. The girl was so happy she laughed and jumped. + +The kite flew against the wind and they watched it until it went out of sight. The little girl was so excited to play with the clouds, so she started counting down the days until she could fly her strong kite again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Mary. She loved to play games with her friends and explore her neighbourhood. One day, Mary was walking around her neighbourhood when she saw something that made her tremble. It was a big, scary dog! Mary was very scared and started to shiver. She wanted to run away but her feet felt like they were glued to the ground. + +Suddenly, something unexpected happened. The dog started to wag its tail. Mary felt confused but the dog seemed friendly so Mary slowly stepped closer. As Mary stepped closer, she heard the dog say "woof" in a friendly voice. Mary smiled, feeling relieved. Suddenly, the dog licked her left hand. + +Mary felt embarrassed. She turned to look for help, but all her friends were gone. She was all alone with the dog. Being brave, Mary decided to take the left hand of the dog and slowly walk away. She took it one step at a time, slowly making her way to safety. Mary was relieved to see her friends again. All was well again. +Once there was a little girl called Clara. She was very cheerful and always had a smile on her face. Clara loved discovering new things and was eager to learn more about the world. + +One day, Clara's mum allowed her to go and visit her Grandma. Grandma was lovely and full of wisdom. She knew all sorts of interesting stories and facts. Clara asked Grandma lots of questions and Grandma was pleased to share her knowledge. + +The pair had a great time together. Grandma allowed Clara to help her in the garden, where they grew all sorts of fruits and vegetables. They also played lots of games and sang songs together. + +By the time Clara left, she had learnt lots of wise lessons. She was feeling happy and a little bit more grown-up than before. + +Clara's mum was very proud of her cheerful daughter, and she thanked Grandma for teaching her new things. Grandma was happy to have been able to share her wisdom. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Lola. She was three and liked to imagine fun things. + +One day she was playing in her garden when she saw something sparkly among the plants. She looked closer and found a treasure chest! + +Lola opened it with excitement. Inside was a delicious chocolate cake, and it smelled so yummy! + +Lola took the cake back inside and shared it with her family. They all ate the delicious treat and laughed together. + +Lola had discovered a wonderful treasure, and everyone was very happy. +One day, the sky was full of special colors. It was like a big rainbow! All the animals were so excited, but the rain made it hard to see. Suddenly, a harsh wind started to blow and it began to rain hard. + +The animals started to get scared. Some hid in their homes, but one brave animal thought he could help. He started to fill buckets with the rain and put them in the sky. + +The buckets filled up quickly, and soon the sky was full of the special rainbow again. The animals cheered and thanked the brave animal. Then they stared at the colorful sky in awe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to do something special. So she decided to make a wall. She thought it would be a nice and tidy wall. + +She began to build the wall with bricks. She worked hard, and one day the wall began to take shape. She was so proud of her wall. + +The girl went around her neighbourhood and asked her friends to help paint the wall. Everyone happily agreed. She was very happy and soon the wall was tidy and colourful. + +The little girl was so proud of her wall. She was pleased to see it become so tidy and beautiful. Everyone was very impressed too. The wall became a special thing that everyone in the neighbourhood could enjoy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Jack and Mommy went to the park one day. Jack ran to the playground and saw the slide. He wanted to go down, so Mommy said to him, "Do you want to go down the slide?" + +Jack nodded yes and climbed up the ladder. He went all the way to the top and said, "Wow!" Then, he slid down the slide. + +When Jack got to the bottom, he saw a big pick in the sand. He thought it was funny and he said, "Yay!" He asked Mommy if he could speak it up and put it in his pocket. + +Mommy said, "Sure. If it fits, you can pick it up." So, Jack bent down and picked the pick up carefully. He showed it to Mommy and said, "Look, I fit it in my pocket." + +Mommy said, "Good job, Jack! You did a great job picking it up." + +Jack smiled and said, "Yay! I like my pick!" And they both laughed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to bake. Every day she would put on her red apron and get to work in her kitchen. One day she decided to make a cake. She was so excited as she was mixing all of the ingredients. Unfortunately, it was not turning out quite right. She was getting frustrated and not sure what to do. + +Suddenly, the little girl noticed that some of the ingredients had disappeared! She looked all over the kitchen, but she could not find them. She became more and more frustrated, not knowing what had happened to her ingredients. + +Just then, a wonderful surprise appeared - her missing ingredients had been hiding under her apron the whole time! She laughed with joy and quickly put them in the mix. In the end, it all worked out and the little girl ended up with delicious cake. She enjoyed her special treat with a very happy smile. +One day, Timmy was very happy. He was going to play in the park with his friends. But when he got there, he saw something strange. All the toys were broken and lying on the ground. + +Timmy was very sad and he started to cry. His friends asked him why he was so upset, so he told them about the broken toys. + +The friends all felt so bad for Timmy. They wanted to help fix the toys, so they started picking them up and putting them back together. + +Once they were finished, they realized they needed something to hold all the pieces together. So they found some hot glue, which they used to put the toys back together and make them organized. + +After they were done, Timmy was so happy he was jumping up and down. Now he had a lot of toys to play with, thanks to his friends’ hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who wanted to find a special place to sleep. He looked and looked until he found a castle. When he walked closer he saw it was very big and made of rock. + +He went inside the castle and it was so cozy. He was so happy and he knew it was the perfect place to sleep. He lay down on a soft bed and soon he was snoring. + +The man slept and slept and slept. He even dreamed about the castle. When he woke up, he saw it was morning and he felt very rested. + +The bald man thanked the castle for being so cozy and then he left. He never forgot the place he had slept and he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to search. She was always looking for something new. One day, she decided to search for something special. + +The girl went outside and looked at the weather. It was not very nice. The weather was poor. + +She kept searching, because she knew there was something special waiting for her. After a while, the girl saw a rainbow. She thought it was so beautiful. She had never seen a rainbow before! + +The little girl smiled and was so happy. She was glad she kept searching and didn’t give up, even when the weather was poor. +Once upon a time there was a little bird. He was very happy and he loved to whistle loud. Every morning he would sit in the tree and whistle a song. + +One day he saw a man walking nearby. He decided to follow him and see where he was going. He flew over the man's head and watched him. + +The man kept walking until he reached a big field. There was nothing there but the man kept walking with a big smile on his face. + +When the bird reached the field, he saw why the man had smiled. The field was very peaceful, just like in the bird's song. He flew down and landed on the man's shoulder. + +The man picked him up and held him close. He said to the bird, "You are so fit and happy. I am glad you came to this peaceful place." + +The bird and the man stayed in the peaceful field together and the bird whistled happily. He was happy to be with his new friend. They stayed together until the sun went down. +One day, a hero was on an important mission to repair something. He worked very hard and diligently, but couldn't fix it. Suddenly, a graceful fairy appeared out of nowhere. She waved her wand, and the hero's repairs were successful. The hero was so grateful that he thanked the fairy. He bowed gracefully and the fairy smiled in return. Both were happy with the work they had done. They both returned to their homes, glad that the mission was a success. +Once there was a cheerful blueberry. He wanted to explore the world, so one morning he decided to go on an adventure. The blueberry went on a journey and passed many wonderful places. Everywhere had something special to reveal. + +Finally, the blueberry reached a hill. At the top of the hill, he could see a bright rainbow. It was the most beautiful thing the blueberry had ever seen and it revealed a secret - a pot of gold! The blueberry was so excited and ran down the hill to get the pot. + +When the blueberry reached the bottom of the hill, he couldn't believe his eyes. The pot was full of yummy blueberries! The blueberry couldn't resist and ate every single one. + +After he was full, the blueberry felt extra cheerful and went on his way. He was so glad to have seen the rainbow and to have discovered the pot of blueberries. The blueberry never forgot that amazing adventure and always stayed cheerful. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam. He was 3 years old, and had a big love for baseball. One day, Sam's dad came home with a brand new baseball. Sam was so excited! He hugged the baseball and said thank you. + +His dad smiled and said that he wanted Sam to have the baseball, and that it was a special gift. Sam said thank you again, and promised never to let it go. + +Then, Sam and his dad went out to the backyard. His dad showed Sam how to throw a baseball in a graceful way. Sam tried his best, and was so proud when he was able to throw the ball gracefully. + +After a few more practice throws, Sam and his dad went inside for dinner. That night, Sam held the baseball tight, knowing that it was a special gift from his dad. Every time Sam went out to play, he would throw the baseball in a graceful way, just like his dad showed him. + +The end. +One day, Mummy and Daddy took Alex to the park. The sky was gloomy and the grass was empty. They took a pin out of the pocket and stuck it in the ground. Alex watched Daddy carefully bury something in the dirt. He was so curious! + +Daddy said, "Alex, we just buried Grandma's pin here. Now it will always be here." Alex didn't understand. He asked, "What is a pin?" + +Mummy and Daddy looked at each other. Daddy said, "A pin is a shining silver thing that Grandma liked a lot. Whenever she wore it, she looked really happy. Now the pin is here, beneath this grass to stay." + +Alex smiled. He liked the idea of the pin being in the park. He knew that Grandma was with them, even though she was far away. + +Mummy and Daddy hugged Alex and kissed his head. They stayed at the park until it got dark and then went home. The pin was there, buried in the ground and the ground will always keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty prince. The prince was very strong, and he was admired by everyone in the kingdom. + +One day, the prince decided to marry. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find the right princess. Until one day, he saw something glowing in the fireplace. He went closer, and he saw a sparkly princess inside the fireplace! + +The prince was very excited! He asked the sparkly princess to marry him, and she said yes! They had a big wedding and everyone celebrated. + +The prince and the sparkly princess lived happily ever after, in their mighty castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little orange zip. It was a special zip because it was the only one in the world that could close things up really tight. + +The little zip was so small that it looked like a tiny orange button. It spent the day hopping around and zipping around the world. + +One day it came across a big old box that was so big it almost blocked the sky. The little zip was very excited and it hopped right up to the box and started to close it all up. + +The little zip worked very hard to close the box all the way. Finally, it did it! The little zip was so happy because now it knew it could close things just like the big ones. + +The little orange zip smiled, the world was safe now! +Mum and Dad were very happy. Today, they were going to the park. They brought a delicious picnic. +Coming to the park, they noticed a naughty thief. He was trying to steal the picnic! +Quickly, Dad took his gun and shoot. The thief was so scared, he ran away! +Mum and Dad smiled. They could now enjoy their delicious picnic in the park. +After the picnic, they played lots of games. They had a really wonderful time. +Once there was a little girl. She was very cute. Every day she would laugh and joke with her family. One day she spotted a big foot. She thought it must belong to a giant. She laughed and joked about it. + +She ran to show her momma the big foot. Her momma thought it was so big and so cute too. They both giggled when they looked at it. + +The little girl asked her momma if they could keep the big foot as a pet. Her momma said no, but she told her it could be a toy. They decided to turn it into a doll. + +The little girl was so excited. She ran off to get some paper and pencils. She and her momma drew a face on the big foot and added some cute clothes. The little girl named her new toy "Jilly Foot". + +The family joked and laughed. Jilly Foot was the cutest toy anyone had ever seen. They all agreed that it was the best pet anyone could ever have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl walking down the street. The street was very dirty and there were lots of puddles. The girl wanted to cross the street but there was a big, filthy puddle in her way. The girl thought and thought, then she had an idea. She started to close her eyes very tight. When she opened them, the big, filthy puddle had disappeared! There was a nice, dry road in its place. The little girl was so happy. She quickly crossed the road and went on her way. +Once upon a time there was a troubled chicken. He lived on a farm with lots of other animals, but he never seemed happy like them. The chicken wasn't sure why he was feeling so troubled. He wanted to be content and happy like the others, but he just couldn't seem to get it right. + +One day, an angel came to the farm. The chicken watched as the angel greeted the other animals and spoke words of comfort to them. When it was the chicken's turn, the angel smiled at him and said, "My dear chicken, I have a very special gift for you". The chicken was very excited to hear this! + +The angel then pressed something into the chicken's wing and said, "This gift is all the happiness and contentment your heart can receive". The chicken suddenly felt at peace and content like he'd never felt before. He thanked the angel and watched her fly away. + +The chicken now spends all of his days feeling incredibly happy and content, for he knows that with that gift he can receive all the peace and joy his heart can give. +Once upon a time there was an alligator named Gracie. Gracie was very spoiled. Every day, she looked for something yummy to eat. One day, she decided to look in the river. Gracie thought she might find some fish to eat. + +She slowly looked around the muddy water. Suddenly, she saw some little fish swimming around. She quickly snapped them up and started to eat. Then she looked at the other side of the river. There were some good looking leaves there. + +Gracie started to munch on the delicious leaves. She was so happy with her snacks. But then she heard a big noise. She looked up and saw a big alligator coming towards her! Gracie ran away and escaped the alligator. She was very relieved. + +Gracie went home and looked for more yummy treats. She was so glad to be safe and spoiled. She had a great adventure that day! +One day there was a new mixer in the kitchen. It was bright and shiny and made of metal. Everyone wanted to try it out. + +The family decided to make cookies. They took the flour and sugar and mixed them together. The little girl wanted to help. She used the new mixer to mix everything up. It worked really fast and made a big mess. + +At first it was rough, but then it started to come together. Everyone was so happy that the mixer had helped them unite the ingredients. They added a few more ingredients, such as nuts and chocolate chips, and stirred them all together. + +Finally, the cookies were ready. They all smelled sweet and delicious and everyone was happy after they had been united in the mixer. They all ate their cookies and enjoyed their wonderful creation. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bunny. He hopped around in the big field near his house. + +One day, the bunny found a path leading into the woods. He followed it and came across a little bird. The bird was very clumsy. + +The bunny and bird became friends. Every day, the bunny would follow the bird on a special adventure. Together they would explore the woods and look for new things. They hopped over logs and splashed in the pond. + +One day, the blue bunny realized that his new friend was lost. The bunny hopped around looking for the clumsy bird until he found her. They hugged and the bird thanked the blue bunny for his help. + +They became best friends and continued to explore the woods together. The blue bunny and the clumsy bird were so happy and had lots of fun! +Once there was a kind family living in a building. Every day they would open the door with a smile and deliver food to those in need. They would take the time to chat and help those who could not help themselves. One day, a little girl arrived at the building with a big smile. She told the family that she wanted to help deliver the food too. So the kind family showed her how to safely make the deliveries, and the little girl proudly went out on her own! Everywhere she went she spread kindness and joy. She soon became a familiar sight to those who received the food, and the family were so proud of her. Everyone was grateful for the kind family and their special, little delivery girl. +Once upon a time, there was a bird called Bob. He loved to sing, but he was a bit of a silly bird. He kept getting himself into trouble -today, he'd flown too close to a trap. The trap had been set by a farmer to catch a fox, but Bob had been so foolish he hadn't seen it, and now he was stuck! + +He tried to sing to make himself feel better, but it only made him feel sad. Then he heard a voice from nearby. It was the farmer, who had heard Bob's singing and had come to free him from the trap. + +The farmer was kind and gentle, and he lifted the trap up to free the bird. Bob was relieved, and he was so happy that he flew into the air and sang with joy! +Once upon a time there was a post. It was bitter because it was always closed. One day, a brave 3 year old opened the post. Inside there was a surprise - a treat that tasted sweet. The brave 3 year old was so happy and ran off to share the sweet treat with their friends. Everyone was excited to see what the post had held and the 3 year old was proud to have been the one who found it. From that day on, no one ever felt bitter about the post - they were always excited to open it and see what surprises it held! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was very proud of her newMonster toy she had just gotten. She loved it so much and hugged it every day. + +One night while Anna was sleeping, something strange happened. The Monster began to move and become alive. Anna was so surprised! + +The Monster stood up and smiled at Anna. It was very happy to be alive and it began to play with Anna. They laughed and played Hide and Seek together. + +Anna was very proud of her Monster. It made her so happy. They became the best of friends, and Anna always thought her Monster was the best creature ever. +Once upon a time, there was a barn. Inside the barn was a very weird animal that liked to bite people. Everyone who lived near the barn was scared of the animal and no one wanted to go there. + +One day, a three-year-old boy and his father went for a walk near the barn. The boy was very brave and wanted to see what was inside. So, his father opened the door and the boy went in. He saw the weird animal and was scared. But, the animal did not bite him. + +The boy stayed and watched the animal. He noticed that the animal was very friendly and gentle. He even let the boy pet him. The boy and the animal became friends. + +The boy went to the barn every day to visit his new friend. They would play and run around together. The boy was very happy and the animal was happy too. Everyone who saw them together thought it was so weird. + +The boy never got bitten by the strange animal. He learned that it was not so scary, after all. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to explore all sorts of things. + +One day, Sarah went exploring in her house. She opened all the drawers, looked in all the closets, and peeked in all the corners. At last, she came to the big freezer in the kitchen. She pulled open the heavy door and looked inside. + +At first, everything seemed cold and dark. But then, Sarah saw something fine. It was a box with sparkles on it! She pulled it out of the freezer and opened it. To her surprise, it was full of sparkly rainbow ice-cream. With a big grin, Sarah grabbed a spoon and ate the yummy ice-cream.It was so good! + +After she finished, Sarah put the box back in the freezer. She shut the door and went to find her parents. She told them all about her discovery and how she had become an ice-cream explorer. They all laughed, happy that Sarah had such a fine adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle, gray elephant. His name was Percival. Percival liked to explore the world around him. One day, he asked his mom if he could explore the woods by himself. She thought about it and then she said, "Yes, I permit you to go explore the woods." + +Percival was so excited! He walked through the woods and stopped to admire the trees and birds along the way. He noticed a rabbit hopping around and tried to follow it, but it was too quick for him. So he sat down under a tree and watched the clouds float by above. + +It was beginning to get dark and Percival was getting tired, so he decided to head home. As he walked back he felt a raindrop. Soon enough, it began to rain heavily. Percival was scared, but he stayed calm. He put his trunk up and kept walking. + +When he arrived home, his mom said with a gentle voice, "Come, Percival. I'm glad you permitted your curiosity and explored the woods." Percival was proud of himself for being brave and ventured out on his own. From then on, he knew he would always have his mom to lend a gentle hand when needed. +Max looked at the TV and saw something interesting. He loved to paint and he wanted to paint something like he saw on TV. He ran to the kitchen to get some paints and started to paint on the paper. + +Max was very excited as he painted. He painted all sorts of colours on the paper - red, green and yellow. Max painted until the paper was full of bright colours. It looked so beautiful! + +Max showed his parents what he had painted and they were so proud of him. His mom said it was so pretty and she showed it to all her friends. + +Max was very proud of what he had painted. He was so happy that his painting was so interesting and colourful. He knew he would paint more in the future and he ran to his room with a big smile. +Once there was a farmer who was very powerful. He had a big yellow tractor that he used to help him pick things up. The farmer used the tractor to pick up hay and apples that grew in his field. + +One day, the powerful farmer went out to the field to pick up some of the apples. He moved the tractor around, lifting up the apples from the ground. After he finished, the farmer was very happy. + +The next day, the farmer went back to the same field. He wanted to pick some more apples, but something was different this time. The tractor was gone! + +The farmer was confused. He asked many people in the town, but no one had seen his tractor. He was worried, but he didn't give up hope. + +Finally, a few days later, the farmer heard that his tractor had been found. It had been picked up by someone else and taken away. But the farmer went out to get it and when he returned, he was very happy. His powerful tractor was back in his field, where it belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel. He lived in a tree in the woods. He was very happy in his tree. Every day he would look for tasty nuts to eat. He loved to eat tasty nuts. + +One day, something happened that disturbed the squirrel. He heard some noises coming from near his tree. He looked, and he saw a group of people walking in the woods. They were carrying bags and they were picking up the tasty nuts that the squirrel wanted to eat. + +The squirrel was very disturbed. He thought, "why are these people taking my tasty nuts away from me?" He started to get really angry. He ran down the tree, and he started to chase the people. He wanted to take back his tasty nuts! + +The people were scared. They threw the bags of tasty nuts into the air and ran away. The squirrel was very happy -- he took all the tasty nuts back. He put them back into his tree and he ate them with lots of happiness! +Once upon a time there was a mill in the park. It was an easy mill because all the park people could use it. Every day, they went to the mill to get flour and make bread. It was an easy job because the mill had lots of machines that moved the flour around. Everyone in the park was very happy to have the mill, and they used it every day. Every morning, the mill was full of people, and every afternoon the park was full of bread. The park people were very lucky to have such an easy mill in the park! +Daddy was writing. He was writing very quickly. He was writing faster than anyone else. His speed was very fast. + +But the little girl was not fast at all. She was writing very slowly. She was writing so slowly that it was not fast at all. Her writing was very poor. + +Daddy was kind to her. He hugged her and told her that it was okay. She did not have to write fast. He told her that it was okay to just do her best and to go at her own speed. + +The little girl was happy. She smiled and she knew that her daddy was right. She would go at her own speed and her writing would get better over time. +Once there was a big, dark tube. Inside it was a kitty. The kitty wanted to go outside, but she didn't know how. Then suddenly she saw something sparkly! It was a magical firefly. The firefly said, "Follow me and I will lead you out". So the kitty followed the firefly and it zig zagged through the dark tube until it got to a special door. When the kitty went through the door she saw bright sunshine and heard lots of birds singing. She was so excited! The firefly said goodbye and flew away, and the kitty ran off to explore the outside world. +Tigey and his friends were so excited! Today was a special day because they were going to celebrate. The friends put on their brightest clothes and grabbed their drums. + +Tigey led the way. He was wearing a colorful striped shirt and had a bright orange hat. He marched in front of his friends and they followed him to the park. + +At the park, there was a huge feast! All of Tigey's friends cheered and shouted as they saw the delicious food. One plate was full of spicy potatoes, another held juicy burgers, and there were also some fresh orange oranges. + +After eating, Tigey and his friends started to dance and sing. They even sang a special song about a tiger! Everyone was laughing and having a great time. + +Finally, the friends said goodbye and started to walk home. As they walked, they talked about how much fun they had celebrating. They would all remember that special day for a very long time. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Sophie. She lived in a street full of nice people and friendly shops. + +Every day Sophie's mum cooked lots of yummy food for dinner. She made delicious pizzas, yummy spaghetti and lots of different types of cakes. + +One day, while Sophie was playing in the street, she met a very friendly rabbit. The rabbit asked Sophie if she wanted to come with him to visit his family and have dinner. + +Sophie said yes and she and the rabbit hopped away down the street. After a long journey, they arrived at the rabbit's house, where Sophie's mum had cooked a delicious dinner for her. Sophie was so happy, she couldn't believe it! + +The next day, Sophie went back to her street to say goodbye to the rabbit. She waved to him from down the street and told him she was going to remember this special day forever. +Once there was a girl named Ruby. She was three years old and very happy. One day Ruby decided to bake a cake. She was very compassionate and wanted to share it. + +To make the cake, she gathered all the ingredients. She mixed the butter and flour, and she cracked the eggs. Then Ruby added some love, which made the cake special. + +When the cake was finished, Ruby was so excited! She showed it to her mom and dad. Daddy said, “That was a great job, Ruby. You are so compassionate!†Mommy hugged her, and they all ate a piece of the cake together. It tasted so delicious! + +Ruby was so proud of her cake. She had learned a valuable lesson about being compassionate and sharing with others. Even though she was only three years old, Ruby showed she was very wise. +Once there was a big cable. It was long and strong. Every day the cable would gradually increase bigger and bigger. The cable kept growing until it was so big that it surrounded the entire town. Everyone was delighted at the size of the cable. + +The townspeople used the big cable for many things. They used it to bring food to their homes. They used it to pull their boats and cars. They used it to swing from it in the park. Everyone had fun with the big cable. + +But as the cable got bigger and bigger, the townspeople started getting worried. They knew that the cable might get too strong and it might break. So, the townspeople decided to make a plan. They made special machines to help control the cable and keep it from growing too big. It worked! + +Every day, the cable stayed the same size and the townspeople were very happy. They loved the big cable and they had lots of fun with it. They kept using it to help move things and everyone enjoyed its strength. The big cable was definitely a great addition to the town. +Once there was a powerful swan. He lived in a lake, far away from anyone else. Every day the swan liked to find new things to do. One day he found something that changed his life! + +The swan found a problem that needed to be solved. It was a really big problem, and the swan knew he couldn't do it alone. He asked all the animals in the lake for help, but none of them could do it. Then, an idea came to him. + +The next day, the swan asked for help from the wind. The wind was very powerful and it agreed to help the swan. Together, they solved the problem! Everyone was so happy and thanked the swan. + +Since then, the swan has been solving many problems. He's found that by working together, even the most difficult problems can be solved. The other animals in the lake are still learning from him and he's more powerful than ever! +Once upon a time, there was a gifted bear who loved to rock in his favorite chair. He was a happy bear and spent his days peacefully playing in the forest. But one day, there was a fight in the forest between a fox and a wolf. The bear was frightened and scared and did not know what to do. + +He ran to his cave to hide. But then he remembered how gifted he was and he remembered that he had the power to help. He took a deep breath, then he walked out of his cave and started to rock back and forth. + +At first, the fox and the wolf were surprised to see the bear. But soon, the bear had rocked them both to sleep. They were very happy that the bear had solved their fight. The bear was very proud of his accomplishment and he knew he had done the right thing. + +From then on, the bear was known as the Gifted Rocking Bear and everyone in the forest loved and respected him. +Once there was a clumsy boy named Jack. He was always tripping and falling over. One day, Jack asked his mom to show him a row of houses. So, his mom took him to the row of houses. + +When they got there, Jack was so excited. He ran up and down the row of houses, looking at all the colors and shapes. But all his running made Jack clumsy. He slipped, then bumped into the stairs of one of the houses and fell down. + +Jack's mom ran over and picked him up. She was worried, but Jack smiled. He got back up again and showed his mom how he could walk very carefully down the row of houses. + +Jack's mom was proud of him. She hugged him and said, "Good job, Jack!" +Once upon a time, there was a tough sheep. All day long he looked for something yummy to eat. He walked far and wide as he ate grass. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. + +After a while, he got so very tired. He found a big, soft bush and he lay down to rest. As he looked up, he saw a cloud that looked like a sheep. It made him smile, so he started to baa! + +The sheep was so happy. He started frisking about, jumping and playing in the grass. Everything seemed so fun and exciting. Then he saw something even more exciting--another sheep! + +The two of them started running together and chasing each other. They ran and jumped, playing and having a blast. They were having so much fun together. + +Eventually, they both got tired and plopped down in the soft, green grass. Then they just looked at each other and smiled. What a tough and happy day for the two sheep! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was 3 years old and he loved to play. He saw a big box in the corner and he went over to take a look. Inside the box Jack saw a wonderful surprise - an apron! It was bright blue with stars on it and Jack thought it was incredible! + +Jack put on the apron and he felt like a grown up. He staggered around the room, pretending he had a job. His mom saw him wearing the apron and she couldn't help but smile. She hugged Jack and said, "I recognize this apron - it used to be mine!" + +Jack was so excited that he had an apron just like his mom's. He spun around the room and pretended to cook, just like Mom was doing. Jack's mom said that he looked incredible in his apron and she hugged him again. Jack knew he was special and he smiled from ear to ear. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Molly. She was only three years old. +Molly was playing in her garden when she noticed the nurse. The nurse had a special job; to make sure that everyone was healthy. +Molly was excited to meet the nurse, so she ran up to her. The nurse noticed this and said hello to Molly. +But Molly was so excited that she shouted “HELLO!†so loudly that it embarrassed the nurse. +The nurse was deaf, so she couldn't hear Molly shouting. But she could see that Molly was very excited, so she smiled and said “Hello, Mollyâ€. +Molly was happy that she had a new friend. They both smiled and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was so sad. Tears came rolling down her cheeks and she wept. +Suddenly, there was a rustling in the bushes nearby. Out stepped a deer! Its fur was soft and its eyes were blue. +The little girl felt calmer when she saw the deer. She quickly wiped away her tears and reached out her hand. +The deer stepped closer and quietly nuzzled her hand. She smiled and stopped weeping. +The deer stayed with her for a while, until she stopped feeling so sad. Then, it disappeared back into the bushes as if it had never been there. +The little girl was much happier after meeting the deer. She smiled and ran off to play, never forgetting the magical blue deer that cheered her up that day. +John and his family were at the zoo. They were having so much fun. They saw many animals. Then, John ran too quickly and caught his foot on a rock. He fell over and hurt his arm. +His family took him to the hospital. It was a big, white building. The doctors and nurses gave John an x-ray to make sure there were no broken bones. +But the x-ray showed something else. The doctors and nurses needed to lend John a machine to take a closer look at his arm. The light on the machine helped the doctors see John's arm better. +The doctors and nurses told John's family that his arm was going to be okay. As a thank you, John brought everyone a big ice cream! +Once there was a chubby girl called Sarah. She liked to play a lot with her marbles. + +One day, she had a great idea. She asked her mom if she could run with all her marbles in her hands. Of course, her mom said yes. + +Sarah put all the marbles into her pocket, and then she started to run. It was lots of fun to run and feel the wind all around her. She laughed and smiled as she ran, with all the marbles jingling in her pocket. + +After a while, Sarah got tired and stopped running. She was glad she saved some energy for playing with her marbles. She put the marbles on the floor and started to make patterns with them. It was so much fun. + +The marbles felt so cool to the touch. Sarah played with them all day until it was time to go home. +The little girl was ready for the event. She was very excited, and couldn't wait to show her mom what she could do. She was going to manage it all on her own. + +When she got to the event, she started climbing on the playground equipment. She shouted with delight and giggled as she tried everything. She jumped off the bridge and spun around on the swing. + +Next, she went to the petting zoo. She managed to pet the rabbits and the cows, while the goats tried to eat her shirt. She even saw a pony and managed to feed it some carrots. + +Lastly, she went to the crafts table and managed to make a beautiful necklace out of colourful beads. She was so proud of her project and couldn't wait to show it to her mom. + +The little girl was happy with how she managed the event. She was ready for her mom to see how grown-up and independent she was. +Once upon a time there was a great woman. She loved to bring things to people. One day, she brought a special surprise to a family. They were so happy and thanked her. She smiled and said, "You're welcome". Then, she opened the box to reveal a wonderful surprise! Inside was a puppy! It was a great gift and the family loved the puppy so much. They immediately named it Daisy and they all hugged it and played together. The woman smiled and said, "I'm so glad you're happy." Then she waved goodbye and left. The family was so happy to have Daisy in their home and they cherished the gift the great woman had brought them. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was very scared. One day, he decided to explore a nearby house. He arrived and opened a cabinet. Inside the cabinet, he found something very spooky! He was so scared that he quickly ran away. + +The next day, he returned to the house and opened the cabinet again. This time, he wasn't so scared. He found a present inside the cabinet that had been left for him by a magical fairy! He was so excited and opened the present right away. He discovered that it contained a toy robot. He had so much fun playing with it. + +The boy never forgot that day when he arrived at the house and found a surprise in the cabinet. He had been scared at first, but in the end, it turned out to be a wonderful day. +Once there was a boy named Jake. Jake was tired but he wanted to play. He looked around and noticed a flea whistling. Jake thought it was funny and he smiled. + +He tried to whistle with the flea. But he couldn't whistle like the flea. He blew and blew but nothing came out. He was very tired but he kept trying. + +After many attempts Jake finally could whistle. He was so happy. The flea was still whistling, too. Jake was so glad he could make sounds like the flea. +