diff --git "a/TinyStories_1243.txt" "b/TinyStories_1243.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1243.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Tim climbed down from the tree and hugged Max. They went to play on the swings, and they were both happy. They played in the park all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little boat. The boat loved to splash in the water and play with its friends. The boat would go up and down the waves, laughing and having fun. + +One day, the boat found a big anchor. The anchor was very heavy and could help the boat stay in one place. The boat thought this was a fun new game. The boat would drop the anchor into the water and then pull it back up again. The boat and the anchor became good friends. + +At night, the boat and the anchor would sleep together. The boat would rock gently in the water, and the anchor would rest on the boat's side. They would dream of more fun days playing in the water. And when the sun came up, they would wake up and start a new day of adventure. +One day, a little girl named Lily was watching her favorite cartoon on TV. She loved the funny animals that lived in the cartoon world. They could bounce high and always made her laugh. + +Lily's mommy said, "Lily, let's go outside and play with your ball!" Lily was excited and ran to the door. They went outside and saw the bright sun in the sky. Lily took her ball and started to bounce it high. + +As she played, Lily pretended she was one of the animals in her favorite cartoon. She said, "Look, Mommy! I can bounce high like the animals on TV!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you can! You're very good at it!" + +Lily and her mommy played with the ball all day, laughing and bouncing it high. They had a lot of fun together, and Lily felt like she was part of her favorite cartoon world. +One day, a duck named Dolly wanted to sail on the lake. The lake was dirty, but Dolly did not care. She loved the water and wanted to have fun. So, she told her friend, a frog named Freddy, "I will sail on the lake today." + +Freddy looked at the dirty lake and said, "Be careful, Dolly. The lake is dirty, and I think I saw something big in there." Dolly just smiled and said, "I will be fine. Don't worry, Freddy." + +Dolly started to sail on the dirty lake. She was having so much fun. But then, she saw a big shadow under the water. She remembered what Freddy had said. She got scared and sailed back to the land as fast as she could. + +When Dolly got back, Freddy asked, "Did you see the big thing in the lake?" Dolly said, "Yes, I did. Thank you for telling me, Freddy. I will be more careful next time." + +From that day on, Dolly and Freddy always looked out for each other. They had lots of fun together, but they also made sure to stay safe. And they never forgot the day Dolly almost met the big thing in the dirty lake. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very excited because today, he would go to the store with his mom. He was ready to help her pick out a new video to watch. + +At the store, Tim saw many videos. He picked one with a big, happy elephant on the cover. Tim loved elephants. He wanted to know how much the elephant on the cover weighed. His mom said, "This elephant weighs a lot, but not as much as a real one." + +Tim and his mom took the video home. They watched it together and had a lot of fun. The big, happy elephant in the video made them both smile. Tim was so happy he got to help pick out the video and learn about elephants. +One sunny day, a hungry rabbit named Remy was hopping in the forest. He was looking for some food to eat. Remy saw a big tree with lots of roots. He thought, "I can eat the roots!" + +Remy started to dig and found a small root. He tried to eat it, but it was too hard. Remy felt sad and said, "I need help to repair this root, so I can eat it." + +A friendly bird named Bella heard Remy and flew down. Bella said, "I can help you, Remy!" She used her beak to break the root into small pieces. + +Remy ate the root and smiled. He was not hungry anymore. Remy and Bella became good friends and played together in the forest. They were happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red stable. In the stable, a kind horse named Daisy lived. Daisy was a very patient horse. She liked to eat hay and play with her friends. + +One sunny day, Daisy saw a small, yellow bird. The bird was tired and lay on the ground. Daisy asked, "Are you okay, little bird?" The bird looked up and said, "I am tired. Can I rest in your stable?" + +Daisy was happy to help. She said, "Of course! You can lay in my stable and rest." The little bird thanked Daisy and flew into the stable. The bird lay down on some soft hay and fell asleep. + +Daisy watched over her new friend as the bird slept. When the bird woke up, it felt much better. The bird said, "Thank you, Daisy, for being so patient and kind." Daisy smiled, and they played together all day. From that day on, Daisy and the little bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to search for things in his house. One day, he found a thing called a razor. He did not know what it was, but it looked fun to play with. + +Tim's mom saw him with the razor and said, "No, Tim! That is not for playing!" Tim was ignorant about the razor, but he listened to his mom. He put it back where he found it. + +Later, Tim's mom told him that razors are for grown-ups only. Tim was happy to learn something new. He promised to never touch the razor again. From then on, he only searched for toys and other fun things to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a fast car. The car loved to speed down the street. One day, the car met a big truck. The truck was very serious. The truck said, "You should not speed. It is not safe." + +The car did not listen. The car went to the tip of a big hill. The car wanted to speed down the hill. The truck came to the tip too. The truck said, "Please do not speed. You can get hurt." + +The car thought for a moment. The car did not want to get hurt. The car said, "Okay, I will not speed." The truck was happy. They went down the hill slowly. They were safe and had fun. +One day, a nice cat named Tom was walking. He saw a little girl crying. She had a bottle of milk, but it was broken. The milk was all gone. + +"Please help me," said the little girl. "Can you repair my milk bottle?" + +Tom wanted to help the girl. He looked around and found a big leaf. He put the leaf on the broken bottle. Now, the bottle was fixed. The girl was very happy. + +The girl and Tom went to a shop to get more milk. They put the milk in the fixed bottle. They were both happy. The girl said, "Thank you, Tom." The moral of the story is to always help others when they need it. +One day, a fast red car wanted to speed down the road. The car loved to go fast and make a loud whistle sound. The car's friend, a blue car, liked to watch the red car speed. The blue car said, "I want to see you speed and whistle today!" + +The red car was happy and said, "Okay! Watch me go fast and make a loud whistle sound!" The red car knew a big hill was coming, and it would be the perfect place to speed and whistle for the blue car. + +The red car went to the big hill and started to speed. The blue car watched and waited for the whistle sound. As the red car went down the hill very fast, the loud whistle sound came out. The blue car was very happy and clapped its wheels. The red car felt proud and said, "I told you I can speed and whistle!" The blue car smiled and said, "You are the best at going fast and making a loud whistle sound!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to eat bread with butter. One day, she saw a big jar of butter in the kitchen. Sue was very excited. + +Sue wanted to eat all the butter, but her mom said, "No, you can't eat all the butter. It's not good for you." Sue was sad, but she knew her mom was right. The sky outside was very clear, so Sue went outside to play with her friends. + +While playing, Sue saw a big, yellow dog. The dog was hungry and saw the butter in Sue's hand. The dog ran towards Sue and took the butter from her. Sue was scared and cried. Her friends tried to help, but the dog was too big. + +Sue's mom heard her cry and came outside. She saw the dog with the butter and told Sue, "It's okay, we can get more butter." But Sue was still sad because she didn't listen to her mom. The dog ate all the butter and got sick. Sue learned that it's important to listen to her mom and not be greedy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom and a girl named Sally. They were best friends. They loved to play together at the park. Their favorite thing to play on was the big slide. They would race to see who could slide down the fastest. + +One day, Tom and Sally decided to play a game. They pretended to get married. They dressed up in nice clothes and said nice words to each other. All their friends came to watch and clapped their hands. After they were pretend married, they ran to the slide to play. + +Tom and Sally slid down the slide very fast. They laughed and had so much fun. They played on the slide all day. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye and hugged each other. They knew they would always be best friends, and they couldn't wait to play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a powerful friend named Max, who could do many things. They loved to play with marbles all day long. + +One day, Tim and Max found a big, shiny marble. It was very special. They wanted to play with it, but Max said, "Wait, we should delay playing with this marble. Let's save it for later." Tim agreed and they put the marble away. + +Later, they forgot about the powerful marble. Tim and Max played near a big hill. The shiny marble rolled down the hill, and they couldn't find it anymore. "Oh no!" said Tim, "We lost our special marble." Max felt sad too. They looked and looked, but the marble was gone forever. And that was the bad ending of their day. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Spot found a big bone in the yard. He was very happy. Spot wanted to hide the bone so no other dog could take it. Spot dug a hole under a big tree and put the bone inside. Then, he covered the hole with dirt. + +One day, Spot wanted to eat the bone. He went to the big tree and started to dig. But, he felt something hurt in his paw. Spot stopped digging and looked at his paw. There was a small stone that made his paw hurt. Spot was sad. + +Spot's friend, Max, saw him and came to help. Max used his paw to take the stone out of Spot's paw. Spot felt better. Then, Max helped Spot dig the hole and find the bone. Spot was happy and shared the bone with Max. They both enjoyed the bone under the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a big, wild cat named Tom. Tom was very impatient. He always wanted to play with Mia. + +One day, Mia saw that Tom was sad. She knew Tom needed something. Mia thought, "I need to find out what Tom wants." She looked around and saw a ball. Mia had an idea. + +Mia threw the ball far away. Tom ran fast to catch the ball. He was so happy! Mia knew that Tom needed to play. They played all day and had lots of fun. And from that day on, Mia always made sure Tom had a ball to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a big octopus named Ollie. Ollie lived in an empty shell at the bottom of the sea. He liked to play with his fish friends, but sometimes he felt lonely. + +One day, a little fish named Finny swam by Ollie's empty shell. Finny said, "Hi, Ollie! Do you want to play with me?" Ollie was very happy and said, "Yes, let's play!" They played all day long, swimming and laughing. + +When the sun began to set, Finny and Ollie were tired. Ollie said, "Finny, you can settle here in my empty shell with me." Finny smiled and said, "Thank you, Ollie!" So, Finny and Ollie settled in the empty shell and became best friends. They were never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to cook with her mom. One day, Sue found a package in the kitchen. It was a soft and squishy package. She wanted to cook with it, but her mom said no. + +Sue was sad and wanted to cook with the package. She thought her mom was not being fair. So, Sue decided to cook with the package when her mom was not looking. She took it out and started to cook. + +But then, the package made a big mess in the kitchen. It was all over the floor and the walls. Sue's mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. Sue said sorry and helped her mom clean up. From that day on, Sue only cooked with her mom's help. +One day, a shy cat named Kitty went to the park. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Kitty was very good at climbing trees, but she was scared because there were many kids playing in the park. + +Kitty saw a bag near the tree. She thought, "Maybe if I hide in the bag, no one will see me." So she went inside the bag and waited. After a while, she heard a boy shout, "Hey, look at this bag! I wonder what's inside?" + +The boy opened the bag and saw Kitty. He said, "Wow, a cute cat! Don't be scared, Kitty. I won't hurt you." Kitty felt safe and came out of the bag. The boy played with Kitty, and they had a lot of fun. From that day on, Kitty was not shy anymore, and she made many new friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful guard. He had a big bag. He went to a small house to unpack his bag. + +Inside the bag, there were many toys. The guard took out a ball, a doll, and a car. He put them on the floor. The children in the house were very happy. + +The guard played with the children all day. They laughed and had fun. The children loved their new toys. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a messy cat. The cat liked to play in the dirt. It had fun rolling around and getting dirty. + +One day, the cat met a dog. The dog said, "Why are you so messy, cat?" The cat said, "I like to play in the dirt. It's fun!" The dog thought about it and said, "I want to try too!" + +So, the cat and the dog played in the dirt together. They ran, jumped, and rolled around. They both got very messy. The cat saw a big leaf and wanted to bite it. The cat said, "Look at that leaf! I want to bite it!" The dog said, "Let's both bite it!" + +The cat and the dog bit the leaf together. It was fun to bite the leaf. They laughed and played until it was time to go home. They were both very messy, but they had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to eat delicious cookies. One day, Tom saw a big jar of cookies on the top shelf in the kitchen. He wanted to eat them, but he could not reach them. Tom felt sad and started to cry. + +Tom had a clever idea. He saw a chair in the living room. He thought, "If I stand on the chair, I can reach the jar." Tom moved the chair to the kitchen. He stood on it and reached for the jar. But when he grabbed the jar, it slipped from his hands. The jar fell and broke with a loud noise. All the cookies were wet from the water on the floor. Tom cried even more. + +Tom's mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the broken jar, wet cookies, and crying Tom. She hugged him and said, "Don't cry, Tom. We can make more delicious cookies together." Tom stopped crying, and they made new cookies. This time, Tom helped his mom, and they had a lot of fun. In the end, Tom learned that it was better to ask for help than to try to do things on his own. +One day, a little mouse named Tim went to the store. He wanted to buy some cheese. He saw a long line of animals waiting to pay. + +Tim stood in the long line and waited. He looked at the cheese on the shelf. It was big and yellow. Tim wanted to eat the cheese. He heard a big dog say, "I hope they don't run out of cheese." + +Tim started to worry. He thought, "What if there is no cheese left for me?" He waited and waited. When it was his turn, Tim was happy to see there was still cheese left. + +He took the cheese to the lady at the counter. She said, "That will be two coins, please." Tim paid the lady and took his cheese home. He was so happy that he got his cheese and didn't have to worry anymore. +One day, Tom and his mom went to the zoo. They saw an enormous elephant. Tom was so excited, he jumped up and down. "Look, Mom!" he said. "The elephant is so big!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tom, it is very big. Can you guess what the elephant eats?" Tom thought for a moment and said, "I think it eats grass." His mom nodded and said, "That's right! Elephants eat grass and leaves." + +They walked around the zoo and saw many more animals. They saw lions, monkeys, and birds. Tom had a great time at the zoo with his mom. They went home tired but happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing in his room. He saw a big box with a lot of toys. Tim wanted to add more toys to his box. He found a funny toy with a big mouth. The toy could talk and it said, "Hello, I am Mr. Mouth!" + +Tim took Mr. Mouth to the kitchen. Mom was making food. She was using some green things that looked disgusting. Tim asked, "Mom, what are those?" Mom said, "These are vegetables. They are good for you." Tim made a face and said, "But they look disgusting!" + +Then, Mr. Mouth said, "I can eat them for you!" So, Tim gave the vegetables to Mr. Mouth. Mr. Mouth ate all the disgusting vegetables. Tim was happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Mouth!" From that day, Tim and Mr. Mouth became best friends, and they ate vegetables together. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a big hoop in her yard. She liked to play with the hoop. She would roll it, jump through it, and toss it high in the sky. Lily had a lot of fun with her hoop. + +Lily's mom called her inside for lunch. She told Lily to shut the door tight so no bugs would come in. Lily did as her mom said and shut the door tight. They had yummy sandwiches for lunch. + +After lunch, Lily went back outside to play with her hoop. She saw a little bug trying to get through the door, but it was shut tight. The bug was sad. Lily opened the door just a little, and the bug went outside. Lily and the bug played with the hoop together, and they both had a great day. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a little bird. The bird had a nest. The nest was the bird's seat. The bird liked to sit in the nest. + +One day, the bird felt adventurous. The bird flew out of the nest. The bird went to find new things. The bird saw a big red ball. The bird played with the ball. + +After playing, the bird went back to the nest. The bird was happy. The bird sat in the nest again. The bird had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a cold day. A little girl named Jane wanted to play outside. She put on her warm clothes and went to the park. + +In the park, Jane met an old lady. The old lady was very wise. Jane said, "Hi, I am Jane. Do you want to play with me?" The old lady replied, "Hello, Jane. I have a lot of wisdom. I can teach you many things." + +Jane was happy. She invited the old lady to her home. They walked and talked. The old lady told Jane many stories. But Jane did not listen well. She only wanted to play. + +When they got to Jane's home, the old lady said, "Jane, you must listen to my wisdom. It is important." Jane did not listen. She just wanted to play. The old lady was sad. She left Jane's home and never came back. + +Jane did not learn the wisdom. She missed her chance to learn important things. The story ends with Jane being sad because she did not listen to the old lady. +Once upon a time, there was a slow turtle. He had a mirror. He liked to look in the mirror every day. He knew he was slow, but he was very happy. + +One day, the turtle went for a walk. He took his mirror with him. He walked very slow. He saw a big tree and a pretty flower. He looked in the mirror and saw his happy face. + +As the turtle walked slow, he met a fast rabbit. The rabbit saw the mirror and wanted to look too. They both looked in the mirror and smiled. They knew they were different, but they liked each other. The slow turtle and the fast rabbit became good friends. +One day, a kind man was walking down the street. He saw a thief pass by. The thief had taken a toy from a little girl. The girl was sad and crying. + +The kind man felt bad for the girl. He wanted to help her. He knew it was not nice to take things from others. So, he went to the thief and asked him to give the toy back. + +The thief looked at the kind man and the sad girl. He felt sorry for what he did. He gave the toy back to the girl. The girl was happy again. The kind man and the thief both learned to be compassionate and help others. +Once upon a time, in a big farm, there was a small mouse named Mimi. Mimi was a very creative mouse. She loved to play with hay and make fun things with it. One day, Mimi saw a big horse named Henny. Henny was eating hay, but she had a big frown on her face. + +Mimi asked Henny, "Why do you frown? Can I help you?" Henny said, "I am sad because I cannot make fun things with hay like you do." Mimi had an idea. She said, "I can teach you how to be creative with hay!" + +Mimi and Henny played with the hay. Mimi showed Henny how to make a hat, a bed, and even a little house. They were having so much fun. But then, a big wind came and blew all their hay away. Mimi and Henny were very sad. + +They looked for more hay, but they could not find any. Mimi and Henny were not careful with their hay, and now they had none left. The moral of the story is to always be careful with what you have, because you might not get it back. +Once, there was a quiet cat. The cat was harmless and nice. It liked to go for a walk in the park. The cat had many friends who liked to play with it. + +One day, the quiet cat went to the park. It saw a big ball. The cat wanted to play with the ball. It pushed the ball with its nose and the ball went far away. + +The quiet cat ran to the ball. It met a dog on the way. The dog was harmless too. They played with the ball together. They had so much fun. They became best friends and went to the park every day to play. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy cat named Tom. He liked to nap all day under a big tree. One day, Tom woke up and saw a little bird with a hurt wing. The bird had a bandage on its wing. + +"Hi, bird," Tom said. "Why do you have a bandage?" + +"Hi, Tom," the bird replied. "I fell from my nest and hurt my wing. My mom put a bandage on it to help it get better." + +Tom felt sad for the bird. He wanted to help. So, Tom decided to look for the bird's mom. He walked around the tree and asked other animals if they had seen the bird's mom. + +Finally, Tom found the bird's mom. She was so happy to see her little bird again. "Thank you, Tom," she said. "You are a good friend." + +Tom felt happy. He had helped the bird and made a new friend. From that day on, Tom and the bird played together every day, and they were never sleepy again. +One day, a little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue were playing with their toys. They both had their own toys, but they liked to share with each other. Tim had a big red ball and Sue had a cute yellow duck. + +Tim said, "Sue, can I play with your yellow duck?" Sue said, "Yes, you can play with my duck, but can I play with your red ball?" Tim was grateful and said, "Of course, we can take turns playing with each other's toys." + +So, Tim and Sue played with their toys, taking turns and having lots of fun. They were happy to share and were very good friends. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to take a quiet nap. She was very tired from playing all day. She went to her room and lay down on her soft bed. As she closed her eyes, she heard a small voice say, "Hi, I'm Tim!" + +Lily opened her eyes and saw a tiny mouse. Tim was a friendly mouse who lived in her room. He said, "I want to take a nap too, but it is too loud outside. Can you help me find a quiet place to sleep?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I know! You can sleep under my bed. It is very quiet there." Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily!" He went under her bed and found a cozy spot to take his nap. + +Lily and Tim both took their naps and had sweet dreams. When they woke up, they were happy and full of energy. They had succeeded in finding a quiet place to nap and became the best of friends. They played together and had lots of fun for the rest of the day. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw an enormous tree. Under the tree, he found a big cookie. Tim was very happy. + +He wanted to show the cookie to his friend, Sam. So, he ran to Sam's house. Tim knocked on the door. Sam came out and said, "Hi, Tim! What do you have?" + +Tim said, "Look, Sam! I found this big cookie! Let's eat it together." But when they opened the cookie, it was full of ants. They were sad and could not eat the cookie. The end. +One day, a girl named Lily was playing with her toy car. She saw her dad send a letter to her grandma. Lily asked, "Dad, what are you doing?" + +Her dad said, "I am sending a letter to grandma to tell her about our life. It will make her proud." + +Lily thought about her dad's words. She wanted to make her grandma proud too. So, she drew a picture of her family with big smiles. She showed it to her dad, and he smiled too. "Great job, Lily! Let's send this to grandma as well." + +When grandma got the letter and the drawing, she was very happy. She called Lily and said, "Thank you for the beautiful picture. I am so proud of you." + +The moral of the story is that small acts of kindness can make people happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat named Tom. Tom loved to drink coffee every morning. One day, Tom's coffee was gone. He was very sad. + +Tom asked his friend, Sam the dog, "Did you see my coffee?" Sam said, "No, but let's find it together." They looked everywhere for the coffee. Finally, they found the coffee in the park. + +A little bird had taken the coffee. The bird was very sorry. "I took your coffee because I was cold," said the bird. Tom and Sam decided to help the bird. They gave the bird a warm blanket. + +The bird was very happy. Tom was happy too because he got his coffee back. They all became good friends. The moral of the story is: be kind and help others, and you will make new friends. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there lived a little owl. The owl had a friend, a tiny bird. They liked to play together. One day, the owl started to suffer. It felt bad and didn't want to play. + +The tiny bird saw the owl was sad. The bird was persistent and wanted to help. It asked, "What's wrong, owl?" The owl said, "My wing hurts. I can't play today." + +The tiny bird wanted to make the owl feel better. It flew away and found a soft leaf. The bird put the leaf on the owl's wing. The owl smiled and said, "Thank you, my friend." Now the owl didn't suffer anymore, and they played happily together again. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a big tree with red jam on the ground. Lily wanted to eat the jam, but her mom said, "No, it's dirty." + +A small bird was near the tree, looking helpless. It wanted to eat the jam too, but it couldn't reach it. Lily had an idea. She picked up a stick and waved it in the air. The bird saw the stick and flew to it. + +Lily used the stick to move the jam closer to the bird. The bird was very happy and ate the jam. It said, "Thank you, Lily!" Lily smiled and waved goodbye to the bird. She was glad she could help the bird. +One sunny day, Tom the bunny was very hungry. He hopped to the kitchen and saw a big bowl of salad. His mom said, "Tom, are you ready to eat?" Tom said, "Yes, I am ready!" + +Tom ate and ate the salad. It was very yummy. He ate so much that he felt full. His mom said, "Good job, Tom! Now it's time for a nap." Tom said, "Okay, Mom. I am sleepy." + +Tom went to his room and lay down on his soft bed. He closed his eyes and took a nap. He had happy dreams about eating more salad. When he woke up, he was ready to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big hill. On top of the hill, there was an impressive view. Many people liked to go up the hill to see the view. + +One day, two friends, Tom and Tim, went up the hill. They saw the view and were very happy. Tom said, "Wow, this view is so pretty!" But then, they started to argue. Tom wanted to stay and look more, but Tim wanted to go home. They pushed each other and fought. + +While they were fighting, Tom pushed Tim very hard. Tim fell and broke his arm. They both felt very sad. Now, they could not enjoy the view anymore. They learned that fighting is not good, and it can hurt others. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a long snake. The long snake had a horn on top of his head. He was very friendly and liked to play with all the animals in the forest. + +One day, the long snake found a big tree with a hole in it. He thought it would be fun to wrap himself around the tree. So, he started to wrap his long body around the tree, going up and up. + +As he wrapped himself around the tree, a little bird came and sat on his horn. The bird and the long snake became good friends. They played together every day and were very happy. And that is how the long snake with a horn found a new friend in the big green forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was a fearful girl who did not like to try new things. One day, Mia went to a restaurant with her mom and dad. + +At the restaurant, Mia's mom said, "Mia, you can order something new today. How about pasta?" Mia was scared but she wanted to be brave. So she said, "Okay, I will try pasta." + +When the pasta came, Mia looked at it and felt less fearful. She took a small bite and found that she loved it! Mia said, "Mom, I like pasta! I am not scared anymore." + +From that day on, Mia was not scared to try new things. She learned that trying new things can be fun and exciting. Mia and her family happily enjoyed many more meals together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was an honest girl who always told the truth. One night, Amy saw a small bird outside her window. The bird looked lost and sad. + +Amy wanted to help the bird, so she opened her window. The bird flew into her room. Amy gave the bird some water and food. The bird felt better and was very happy. Amy and the bird became good friends. + +The next day, the bird's family came to find him. They were so happy that Amy helped their little bird. They thanked Amy for being honest and kind. From that day on, Amy and the bird's family became the best of friends. +One day, a big helicopter was in the sky. It was flying very high. The helicopter was serious and important. It was going to help people. + +A little boy saw the helicopter. He wanted to talk to it. The boy decided to call the helicopter. He shouted, "Hello, helicopter! Can you hear me?" + +The helicopter heard the boy. It came down to say hello. The boy and the helicopter became friends. They played together and had lots of fun. The boy was very happy to have a helicopter friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to collect pretty things. One day, while she was walking in the park, she saw a small, cute kitten. The kitten was lost and looked sad. + +Lily went to the kitten and said, "Hi, little kitten. Are you lost? Do you want to come with me? I can help you find your home." The kitten was shy but it liked Lily. So, the kitten said, "Meow, yes, please help me." + +Together, they walked around the park to find the kitten's home. As they walked, Lily felt embarrassed because she had never helped a kitten before. She didn't know what to do. But she kept trying. + +Finally, they found the kitten's home. The kitten's mom was so happy to see her baby again. She said, "Thank you, Lily, for helping my kitten come home." + +Lily felt proud and happy. She had made a new friend and learned that helping others is a good thing to do. From that day on, Lily didn't just collect pretty things, but also collected happy memories with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Billy. Billy had a friend, a little girl named Lily. They loved to play together in the park. + +One day, Billy saw a big cake on a table. It looked so good! Billy thought it was a luxury treat just for him. He flew down and took a big bite. But, oh no! It was Lily's cake for her birthday party. + +Billy felt bad. He knew he made a mistake. He told Lily, "I'm sorry, I regret eating your cake." Lily was sad but she forgave Billy. "It's okay, Billy. We can still have fun at my party." + +Together, they played games and sang songs. Billy promised to never eat someone else's cake again. And they stayed the best of friends. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. They needed to buy shampoo. Lily liked shampoo that was thick and smelled nice. + +At the store, Lily saw two bottles of shampoo. One was thick, and the other was not. She asked her mom, "Which one should we get?" Her mom said, "We should value the thick one more because it will last longer." + +Lily and her mom bought the thick shampoo and went home. When they used it, their hair was very clean and smelled good. They were happy with their choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Daisy. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw Daisy looking very confused. She asked her sister what was wrong, and Daisy said she didn't know where her favorite toy was. + +Lily cared about her sister and wanted to help her find the toy. They looked all around the house but couldn't find it. Lily suggested they ask their mom for help. When they did, their mom found the toy in the laundry basket. Daisy was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always help her sister when she was confused or needed something. They played together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball in the park. One day, he saw a boy with a telephone. The boy was talking to his mom. Max barked and wagged his tail. + +The boy paused his conversation and said, "Hi there, little dog! Do you want to play with me?" Max barked happily and ran over to the boy. They played together for a while. + +Suddenly, the boy's telephone rang loudly. He answered it and talked to his dad. Max didn't like the loud noise and barked at the telephone. The boy laughed and said, "Don't worry, Max. It's just my dad. He wants to talk to me for a minute." Max lay down on the grass and waited patiently for the boy to finish his call. After the call, they continued playing together until it was time for Max to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. It was his birthday, and he was very happy. Timmy's mom gave him a new jacket with a zipper. Timmy loved the zipper because he could zip it up and down all by himself. + +Timmy's best friend, a loyal dog named Max, came to his birthday party. Max was very excited to see Timmy and wagged his tail. Timmy said, "Max, look at my new jacket! It has a zipper!" Max barked happily and licked Timmy's face. + +Later, when it was time for cake, Timmy's mom asked, "Timmy, do you want me to help you unzip your jacket?" Timmy said, "No, Mom. I can do it myself because I'm a big boy now!" And with a big smile, Timmy unzipped his jacket all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max. Max was a gifted dog who could do many tricks. One day, Lily and Max went to the park. They saw a boy who was looking for his lost toy. + +Lily asked, "What are you looking for?" + +The boy replied, "I lost my ball. Can you help me find it?" + +Lily said, "Sure! Max can help us. He can point to where the ball is." + +Max sniffed around and found the ball. The boy was happy and said, "Thank you, Max! You are a very smart dog." + +Lily smiled and said, "Max is my best friend. He is very gifted." + +From that day on, Lily and Max played with the boy every day at the park. They had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a king who lost his crown. He was very sad because he loved his crown so much. He looked everywhere for it but he couldn't find it. His castle was filthy and messy because he was too sad to clean it up. + +One day, a kind person came to the castle and asked the king what was wrong. The king told the person that he lost his crown and he was very sad. The kind person said, "Don't worry, I will provide you with a new crown." The king was very happy and he thanked the kind person. + +The kind person found the crown and gave it back to the king. The king put it on his head and he felt very happy. He also felt grateful to the kind person who provided him with a new crown. The king then decided to clean up his castle and make it beautiful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going outside to play in nature. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a picnic. They packed sandwiches and fruit and headed to the park. + +As they were eating, Lily noticed some dark clouds in the sky. She felt uncomfortable because she didn't like storms. Her mom told her not to worry, they would finish eating and go home before it started raining. + +But then, suddenly, it started pouring rain! They had to run back to the car, but they got wet and cold. When they got home, Lily's mom realized the rain spoiled their picnic. But they were still happy they got to spend time together, even if it was a little uncomfortable in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mom and dad. They would swing on the swings, slide down the slide, and play on the monkey bars. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a very special park. Lily was excited and asked why it was special. Her mom said it had an impressive playground with lots of fun things to do. + +As they walked to the park, Lily noticed a big sign that said "Follow the leader." She didn't know what that meant, but her mom explained that they would take turns leading the way to the park. + +When they finally arrived, Lily saw the impressive playground her mom had talked about. She couldn't wait to play on it. But first, they had to follow the leader and find the perfect spot to have a picnic. As they walked, Lily realized she was the leader! She felt so proud and happy to lead her family to the perfect spot. And then they had a yummy picnic and played on the impressive playground all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her daughter. The mommy loved to cook and she made a cake. The daughter wanted to help, so the mommy gave her some sugar. The daughter tasted the sugar and it was very sour! + +The mommy said, "Let's weigh the sugar to make sure it's the right amount." They put the sugar on the scale and it was too much. The mommy said, "We need to take some sugar off so the cake will be yummy." + +The daughter helped take some sugar off and they put the rest in the cake. When the cake was done, they tasted it and it was so yummy! The daughter was proud that she helped make the cake and she learned that sometimes things can be sour at first, but with a little help, they can turn out sweet. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who loved to bake. They were very creative and made lots of yummy treats like cookies and cakes. One day, they decided to have a baking competition to see who could make the best dessert. + +The team worked hard and used lots of different ingredients like flour, sugar, and eggs. They mixed everything together and put it in the oven to bake. The smell of the treats filled the room and made everyone's mouth water. + +When the desserts were done, the team tasted each one and picked a winner. They all had so much fun baking together and enjoyed eating the delicious treats they made. From that day on, they made sure to bake together every week and try new recipes to see who could be the most creative. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Sarah, who she loved very much. One day, Lily and Sarah were playing outside in the sunshine. + +Lily said, "Sarah, can you teach me how to bow like a princess?" + +Sarah said, "Sure, Lily! You just put your hands together like this and bend down." + +Lily tried to bow, but she fell down instead. She felt stupid and started to cry. + +Sarah hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You'll get it next time. You're not stupid, you're just learning." + +Lily smiled and hugged her sister back. From that day on, Lily practiced her bowing every day until she got it right. And Sarah was always there to encourage her and help her. +Once upon a time, there was a big frog who lived in a swamp. The frog loved to jump and play in the swamp all day long. One day, the frog noticed that the swamp was getting very dry and there was not enough water for him to swim and play in. + +The frog knew that he needed to find a way to supply more water to the swamp. So, he hopped around and searched for a solution. Finally, he found a big bucket that was full of water. The frog knew that this was the perfect way to supply more water to the swamp. + +With all his might, the frog lifted the big bucket and carried it to the swamp. He poured the water into the swamp and watched as the water filled the swamp again. The frog was very happy that he was able to supply more water to the swamp and he continued to play and jump in the water all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cat, Mittens. One day, Mittens got into trouble and got a string stuck in his mouth. Lily was very worried and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She remembered her mommy telling her that when things get dirty, you have to clean them. So, Lily got a clean cloth and gently pulled the string out of Mittens' mouth. Mittens was so happy and licked Lily's face. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep all strings away from Mittens. She didn't want him to get into trouble again. And whenever Mittens got dirty, she would clean him up with a soft brush. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a big, white swan swimming in the pond. She pointed at the swan and said, "Look! A birdie!" + +Her friend, Jack, said, "I want to grab it!" But Lily said, "No, no! The swan is busy swimming. We should let it be." + +Suddenly, the swan flapped its wings and flew away. Lily and Jack watched it go, and Lily said, "Bye-bye, birdie!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go on a journey to the park. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to play on the swings. + +On their way to the park, they saw a big dog. The dog was barking loudly and Lily's mommy told her to be patient and wait until they passed the dog. Suddenly, the dog started to chase after them. Lily's daddy shouted for help and a kind man came to their rescue. + +After they arrived at the park, Lily played on the swings and had lots of fun. But when it was time to go home, they saw the same big dog again. This time, the dog was not alone. There were many other dogs with him. They started to bark and Lily's mommy and daddy couldn't protect her. The dogs attacked them and Lily got hurt. + +Lily's mommy and daddy were very sad and took her to the hospital. Lily was very brave and didn't cry. But she knew that she couldn't go on adventures anymore. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's important to be patient and listen to her parents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the stadium to watch the baseball game with her dad. They always bought sweet cotton candy to eat while they watched. + +One day, Lily and her dad went to the stadium, but they couldn't find their seats. They asked a man for help, but he was mean and said they were in the wrong place. Lily felt sad and worried they would miss the game. + +Suddenly, a kind lady came over and asked if she could help. Lily's dad explained the problem, and the lady said, "Come with me, I'll show you where your seats are." Lily and her dad were so happy and grateful. They got to their seats just in time for the game to start, and they enjoyed their sweet cotton candy while watching their favorite team play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved jazz music. Every day, she would listen to jazz songs on her mommy's phone. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to a jazz concert. Lily was so happy and excited! + +At the concert, Lily saw a man selling candy. The candy looked so yummy, but Lily's mommy told her that they didn't have any money to buy it. Lily started to cry and resist her mommy's decision. But her mommy explained that the candy wasn't available for them to buy. + +During the concert, Lily heard her favorite jazz song and started to dance. Suddenly, the candy man appeared and gave her a lollipop. Lily was so happy and thanked the candy man. But her mommy told her not to take candy from strangers. Lily didn't listen and ate the lollipop. Sadly, the candy was poisoned and Lily got sick. Her mommy rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily passed away and her mommy was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds outside her window. One day, her mom brought her a cup of tasty juice to enjoy while she watched the birds. + +Lily took a sip of the juice and exclaimed, "Mommy, this is so tasty!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. What are you watching outside?" + +Lily pointed to the birds and said, "Look, mommy! The birds are flying high in the sky. They are so pretty." Her mom replied, "Yes, they are. Do you want to go outside and watch them closer?" + +Lily nodded her head eagerly and said, "Yes, please!" So, they went outside and watched the birds together, sipping on the tasty juice from the cup. It was a beautiful day and they both enjoyed spending time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to swim in the ocean. One day, he saw a seal swimming nearby and he wanted to be friends with it. He called out to the seal, "Hi there, seal! Do you want to be my friend?" + +The seal replied, "Sure, I would love to be your friend. But be serious, Timmy. Swimming in the ocean can be dangerous." + +Timmy didn't listen to the seal and continued to play in the water. Suddenly, a big wave came and Timmy got swept away. He tried to swim back to shore, but he couldn't. The seal tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy didn't succeed in getting back to shore and he drowned. + +The seal was very sad and wished Timmy had listened when he said to be serious. From that day on, the seal made sure to warn all the children who came to swim in the ocean to be careful and always listen to the grown-ups. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl around her room all day long. One day, she went to a party and saw a big box of matches. Her mommy told her to never touch matches because they can hurt her. Lily listened to her mommy because she knew her mommy was always right. + +Lily loved being independent and doing things by herself. She wanted to dance all by herself at the party. So, she went to the dance floor and started to move to the music. Everyone was watching her and clapping their hands. Lily felt happy and proud of herself. + +After the party, Lily went home and told her mommy all about her day. She told her about the matches and how she didn't touch them, and she told her about her dancing. Her mommy was so proud of her for being independent and making good choices. Lily went to bed that night feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, a big bird wanted to fly. The bird was very large and had big wings. The bird flapped its wings and tried to fly, but it couldn't. It felt sad and sighed. + +Then, a small bird came to help. The small bird said, "I can help you fly." The big bird was happy and said, "Thank you." + +The small bird helped the big bird by showing it how to flap its wings. The big bird tried again and this time it flew! The big bird was so happy and thanked the small bird. They became friends and flew together. The end. +Once upon a time, a big bus went on a long trip. The bus had many happy people inside. They sang songs and played games. They stopped to eat and drink. Then, they drove more. + +After many hours, they arrived at a big park. The park had tall trees and green grass. The people got off the bus and ran to play. They played ball and chased each other. They had so much fun! + +But, one girl fell and hurt her arm. She cried and cried. A kind man came to help her. He gave her a thick bandage for her arm. She smiled and said, "I feel well now." The man was happy to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and see all the beautiful things below. One day, Blue saw a square-shaped cloud and decided to fly through it. But it was very difficult to fly through the cloud because it was very thick. + +Blue tried and tried to fly through the cloud, but it was too difficult. Just then, Blue saw a little girl named Lily walking by. Blue asked Lily, "Can you help me fly through this difficult cloud?" + +Lily replied, "Sure, I can help you. Let's fly together!" So, Blue and Lily flew together, and with Lily's help, they were able to fly through the square-shaped cloud. + +After they flew through the cloud, Blue said, "Thank you so much for helping me. Flying through that cloud was very difficult." Lily replied, "No problem at all. It was fun to fly with you!" And from that day on, Blue and Lily became the best of friends and flew together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to celebrate her birthday with a big party! + +Lily was so excited! She helped her mommy decorate the house with balloons and streamers. They even played a fun quiz game where Lily had to guess which animal made each sound. + +After the party, Lily felt so happy and adventurous. She couldn't wait to see what other fun things she could do in the world. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for making my birthday so special!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide-and-seek when it started to rain. They all ran to find shelter under a big tree. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Oh no, I forgot my umbrella at home!" + +Lily replied, "Don't worry, we can share my umbrella. It's a little dirty, but it will keep us dry." + +They huddled under the umbrella and waited for the rain to stop. When it finally did, they all went home, happy and dry. From that day on, Lily always remembered to bring her umbrella whenever they played outside, so they wouldn't have to get wet again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy went to the pond to see the alligator. The alligator was big and green. Timmy liked to watch him swim. + +Timmy's mom gave him a sour lemon to eat. Timmy didn't like the sour lemon, so he threw it in the pond. The alligator saw the lemon and swam over to eat it. Timmy didn't know that alligators don't like sour things. + +The alligator ate the sour lemon and got a tummy ache. He became very angry and chased Timmy. Timmy ran as fast as he could, but the alligator caught him. Timmy learned that it's not good to give alligators sour things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she saw a little bird with a broken wing. The bird looked helpless and sad. + +Lily wished she could help the bird, but she didn't know what to do. She asked her mommy for help, but her mommy said they couldn't do anything. + +Lily insisted on helping the bird, so she took it home and tried to take care of it. But unfortunately, the bird was too sick and it died. Lily felt very sad and cried a lot. She learned that sometimes even when we want to help, we can't always make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to collect bugs and put them in a jar. One day, she found a beautiful butterfly and tried to catch it. But the butterfly flew away. + +Lily was sad, but her mom told her to be grateful for the bugs she already caught. "You can try again tomorrow," her mom said. + +The next day, Lily went outside and saw the same butterfly. She tried to catch it again, but it flew away once more. "I can't catch it," Lily said. + +"Don't worry," her dad said. "You can be grateful for all the other bugs you caught. And you can try again tomorrow." + +Lily smiled and felt happy knowing she had a jar full of bugs. She couldn't wait to try again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little chick named Rosie. Rosie loved to play and explore the farm. One day, Rosie found a big egg. She was so excited to show it to her friends. + +But when Rosie got back to her friends, they all laughed at her. They said the egg was too big and would never hatch. Rosie felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, her mama came and said, "Don't worry, Rosie. We can fix this. We'll keep the egg warm and safe until it's ready to hatch." And so, Rosie and her mama took care of the egg every day. + +Finally, one day, the egg cracked open and out came the cutest little chick. Rosie was so happy and proud. She learned that even when things seem impossible, with a little love and patience, anything can be fixed. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mommy. They needed to buy some onions for dinner. Lily saw a toy she liked and asked her mommy if she could have it. + +Mommy said, "Not today, we need to buy onions first." + +Lily didn't want to buy onions. She wanted the toy. She started to cry and stomp her feet. + +Mommy said, "Lily, we need onions for dinner. We can't have dinner without onions." + +Lily didn't want to listen. She ran away and hid behind a big shelf. She saw a zipper on her jacket and started to zip it up and down. She thought about the hard onions and decided to go back to her mommy. She said, "Mommy, I'm sorry. Let's get the onions now." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the zoo to see all the animals. One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his mommy. They walked around and saw many regular animals like lions, tigers, and bears. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a big elephant. He got very excited and ran over to see it. His mommy said, "Timmy, be careful, don't get too close." Timmy said, "Mommy, can we ride the elephant?" His mommy said, "No, we can't ride the elephant, but we can seat on this bench and watch it." + +So they sat on the bench and watched the elephant. Timmy said, "I love animals, they are so cool." His mommy said, "Yes, they are. We can come back to the zoo another day and see more animals." Timmy smiled and said, "Yay!" and they walked away happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and imagine she was a princess. One day, she went to the gym with her mommy. The gym was big and had lots of toys to play with. + +Lily saw a pink ball in the corner and wanted to play with it. "Mommy, can I play with the pink ball?" she asked. "Of course, Lily. You can play with any toy you want," her mommy said. + +Lily played with the pink ball and imagined she was a princess at a ball. She twirled and danced around the gym, having so much fun. "I love the gym, mommy," Lily said. "Me too, Lily. It's a great place to play and imagine," her mommy replied. + +Lily had a great day at the gym and couldn't wait to go back and play with more toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to hop around in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Fluffy went on an adventure and got lost. She didn't know how to get back home and started to suffer from hunger and fear. + +As Fluffy was looking for a way back home, she saw a pointy rock in the distance. She hopped towards it, hoping it would lead her to safety. When she got closer, she saw that the rock had a hole in it. Fluffy hopped inside the hole and found a cozy little cave. She felt safe and warm and fell asleep. + +When Fluffy woke up, she saw her family looking for her. They were so happy to see her and took her back home. Fluffy was no longer suffering and was happy to be back with her family. From that day on, Fluffy never went on an adventure alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very long hair that she loved to comb every day. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her toys and put them in order. Lily didn't want to do it because she wanted to keep playing. + +Her mom said, "Lily, if you want to keep playing, you have to accept that you need to clean up first." Lily didn't like it, but she knew her mom was right. So, she started to put her toys in order. + +After she finished, she went to her mom and said, "Mom, I did it! Can I keep playing now?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. You did a great job. You can play as long as you want." Lily was happy that she listened to her mom and accepted her order. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas time because she got to help her mommy wrap presents. One day, Lily found a pretty bulb on the ground. She picked it up and ran to her mommy. + +"Mommy, look what I found! Can we wrap it up and give it as a present?" asked Lily. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily! Let's wrap it up and give it to your grandma." + +Lily was so excited to give the present to her grandma. But when they got to her house, Lily felt ashamed because the bulb wasn't as pretty as the other presents. But her grandma loved it anyway and said it was the best present she had ever received. From that day on, Lily learned that it's not about how pretty a present is, but the love that goes into it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat potatoes. One day, Timmy's mom made him some mashed potatoes for dinner. But Timmy didn't want to eat them. He said, "These potatoes are stupid. I don't like them." + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, please try the potatoes. They are good for you." + +But Timmy still didn't want to eat the potatoes. He sat at the table and pouted. Then, Timmy's dad came home from work. He saw Timmy sitting at the table and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +Timmy said, "I don't like these stupid potatoes." + +Timmy's dad said, "Timmy, please try the potatoes. They are yummy." + +So Timmy took a bite of the potatoes and realized they weren't so bad after all. From that day on, Timmy ate all his mashed potatoes and never called them stupid again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a dove in the sky and said, "Look, mommy! A birdie!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, that's a dove. It's a pretty birdie." + +Lily said, "I want to become a birdie too!" + +Her mommy laughed and said, "Well, you can't become a birdie, but we can make yummy birdie food for them." + +So they went home and made birdie food with seeds and nuts. They went back to the park and put the food on the ground. The dove came down and ate the yummy food. + +Lily said, "Mommy, the birdie likes the food!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, it's yummy. We can come back and feed the birdies every day." + +Lily was happy and said, "I love birdies!" +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey liked to swing on a wire. One day, a bird came and sat on the wire. The monkey got angry and said, "You are selfish! This wire is only for me to swing on." The bird flew away and the monkey continued to swing happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play the flute, and she practiced every day. One day, Lily went to the park to play her flute. She played a hard song, and everyone loved it. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running up to her. Lily got scared and stepped back. The dog started barking loudly, and Lily didn't know what to do. She tried to play her flute to calm the dog down, but it didn't work. + +Just then, Lily's mom came to the park. She saw the dog and knew what to do. She stepped in front of Lily and the dog, and the dog ran away. Lily was so happy that her mom was there to help her. From then on, Lily always played her flute in the park with her mom by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a key that she kept in her pocket all the time. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a boy named Jack. Jack said, "Hi! What's that in your pocket?" Lily said, "It's my key." Jack said, "Can I see it?" Lily said, "Sure!" and she took out the key and showed it to Jack. + +Jack said, "That's a cool key! Can you open anything with it?" Lily said, "Yes! I can open my toy box with it." Jack said, "Wow! Can I come over and see your toy box?" Lily said, "Yes, you can! But first, you have to give me a kiss." Jack said, "Okay!" and he gave Lily a kiss on the cheek. Then, they went to Lily's house and opened her toy box together. They had so much fun playing with all of Lily's toys! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to surf in the big blue sea with his dad. They would ride the waves together and shake with excitement. + +One day, Timmy and his dad went surfing, but they saw a deaf man struggling in the water. Timmy's dad tried to help the man, but the waves were too strong. Timmy wanted to help too, but he was too small. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and knocked Timmy's dad off his surfboard. Timmy tried to grab his dad's hand, but it was too late. Timmy's dad drowned in the sea, and Timmy was left alone, feeling sad and scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he was sad because he didn't have a toy machine. One day, his friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a perfect toy machine that Timmy wanted to play with. + +Timmy asked Billy if he could lend him the toy machine, but Billy said no. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He asked Billy if they could play together with the toy machine. Billy agreed and they had so much fun playing together. + +In the end, Timmy realized that sharing and playing together was better than having the toy machine all to himself. He was happy that he didn't have to borrow the machine, and that he and Billy could play together anytime they wanted. From that day on, Timmy and Billy became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a young cat named Mittens. Mittens had a white paw and a black paw. One day, Mittens went on an adventure in the forest. She saw many trees and birds. She also saw a big dog. Mittens was scared, so she tried to run away. But the dog chased her and caught her. Mittens tried to point her paw at the dog, but it was too late. The dog ate her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. He was very small but he felt mighty. One day, he went on an adventure and met a friend who asked him to count some apples. The mouse said, "I can do it! I know how to number." + +So the little mouse counted the apples and found there were ten. His friend was very happy and said, "You are very smart, little mouse!" The mouse felt even mightier than before. + +From that day on, the little mouse went on many adventures and used his mighty brain to solve problems and help his friends. And everyone loved the little mouse because he was so clever and brave. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named George. George lived in a big jungle with his animal friends. One day, George saw his friend monkey was not feeling well. + +George asked, "What's wrong, my friend?" + +Monkey replied, "I have a cold and I need some medicine. Can you hurry and help me find some?" + +George said, "Of course, I will hurry to find some medicine for you." + +George searched the jungle and found some leaves that could help monkey feel better. He gave the leaves to monkey and he started to feel well again. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help your friends when they are not feeling well. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird lived in a tall tree. The tree was very high, and the little bird loved to fly up and down. One day, the little bird received a message. The message said that there was a party in the forest. The little bird was so happy! The little bird moved its wings and flew to the party. There were lots of animals at the party. They all danced and sang together. The little bird had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who loved to drink tea. One day, she went to the store to buy some tea bags. She met a little girl who was lost. + +"Hello, little girl. Are you lost?" asked the old lady. + +"Yes, I am lost. I can't find my mommy," said the little girl. + +"Don't worry, I will help you find your mommy. You can trust me," said the old lady. + +The old lady took the little girl's hand and they walked around the store. After a while, they found the little girl's mommy. The mommy was very happy to see her little girl again. + +"Thank you so much for helping me find my little girl. You are very kind," said the mommy. + +"It was my pleasure. I am happy to help," said the old lady. "Now, let's go home and have some tea together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about going to a faraway country. In her dreams, she would see big mountains and beautiful oceans that were as blue as the sky. + +One day, Lily's parents surprised her with a trip to a real country! She was so excited to see all the things she had dreamed about. When they arrived, Lily saw that the mountains were even bigger and the ocean was even bluer than in her dreams. + +Lily had the best time in the country. She saw lots of new things and made new friends. She knew she would always remember her dream of going to the country and how it came true. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to drive around and explore. One day, Red's wheel started to wobble and he couldn't drive straight anymore. Red didn't know what to do, so he asked his friend Blue for help. + +"Blue, my wheel is broken. Can you help me?" Red asked. + +Blue replied, "Sure, I can use my tools to fix your wheel. I'm a mechanic, you know." + +Red was happy that Blue could help him. Blue worked on Red's wheel and soon it was fixed. Red was so happy that he said, "Thank you, Blue. You are so fair and kind." + +From that day on, Red and Blue drove around together, exploring the world and having fun. They knew that if anything went wrong, Blue would be there to help with his tools. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo decided to dive deep down into the water to find some treasure. He swam and swam until he found a shiny pearl. Nemo was so happy! + +When Nemo got back to his friends, he told them all about his adventure. His friend Dory said, "That's amazing! You should write a poem about it." Nemo had never written a poem before, but he decided to give it a try. He wrote about his dive and finding the pearl. It was a powerful poem and everyone loved it. + +From that day on, Nemo became known as a powerful poet. He continued to dive and find treasures, and he wrote many more powerful poems about his adventures. And he lived happily ever after with his friends in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there were two princesses. They both had a crown, but they wanted to share it. They thought it would be fun to unite their crowns and wear them together. + +The princesses went to the castle and asked the king if they could unite their crowns. The king said yes and gave them a clear glue to stick their crowns together. + +The princesses were very happy with their new crown. They wore it everywhere they went and showed it to all their friends. Everyone thought it was beautiful and clear. The princesses were proud to have united their crowns and become best friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a family with a daughter. She was very happy and loved to play. One day her mother wanted her to do her chores, but the daughter didn't want to. She put her hands on her hips and said no. The mother was shocked and tried to get her to do the chores, but the daughter still said no. + +The mother became very frustrated and decided to slap the daughter. She was very flexible when doing it and tried not to hurt her. After the slap, the daughter was surprised and upset. She started to cry and ran away. The mother felt very sad for what she had done. + +The daughter stayed away for days. When she finally came back, the mother was so happy. She hugged the daughter and apologised. They hugged for a long time and the daughter finally forgave her mother. From that day forward, the mother never had to slap her daughter again. +Mommy took Kelley to the pool. Kelley was so excited and kept laughing. She jumped in the cool water. It was so much fun! Mommy showed Kelley how to swim. Kelley tried to kick her feet and make big circles with her arms. Mommy said, "Look, you're swimming!" + +Kelley loved playing tag in the pool with Mommy. Then Mommy took out a big net. Kelley asked, "What is that?" Mommy said, "It's a net and we're going to use it to catch fish." So Kelley and Mommy started scooping up the water with the net. They caught lots of different fish. Kelley loved looking at the fish and picking them up. Eventually, Mommy let the fish swin back into the water. + +Kelley looked up and said, "This is so cool!" Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is very cool. I'm happy you understand what's going on." Kelley said, "Yes, I understand and it's really fun!" + +Mommy and Kelley had a great time together at the pool. +Once there was a girl and she wanted to play. She ran out to the garden and saw a big green ball. She picked it up and it felt so soft. She squeezed it and it started to bounce! The ball bounced high and far and the girl laughed and hopped after it. The ball bounced onto the driveway and the girl chased after it. Suddenly she saw a knife on the floor. It looked so shiny and clean. She picked it up and the girl felt a bit scared. She was going to throw it away but then she decided to bounce it like the ball. She smiled as the knife bounced high and clean up in the air. The girl laughed and hopped around until the sun set. +One day, Little John's mommy told him that she was going to sell something. Little John asked her what it was. +His mommy said it was the truth. Little John wanted to help, so he asked his mommy if he could sell the truth too. + +Mommy said yes, so Little John went to the park with a basket full of truth. He went up to the people in the park and asked if they wanted to buy the truth. Most of them said no and Little John was very sad. + +Then one person said they wanted the truth. Little John was so excited! The person gave Little John some money and Little John handed them the truth. But when the person opened it up they were disgusted! + +Little John did not know why the person looked so mad. His mommy had taught him that the truth was good, but apparently this person did not think so. + +Little John decided he was not going to sell the truth anymore and he put the money his mommy gave him back in his pocket. Little John learned an important lesson that day: that not everyone values the same things. +Once there was a grumpy bear who lived in a cave. Every day he would sit in his cave and not do anything. + +One day, the grumpy bear decided he wanted to find an adventure. So he bounced off, deep into the woods. The trees were so tall he could hardly see the sky. + +Suddenly he heard a noise coming from the top branch of a tree. It was a little bird! + +The bird said, "Why don't you come with me and hear a story?" + +The grumpy bear was excited and he bounced along with the bird. Soon they reached a clearing and there was a rock with a creature sitting on it. + +The creature said, "I have a wonderful story to tell. It was full of bouncing, adventure and friendship." + +The grumpy bear listened to the story and it made him feel happy and excited. He thanked the creature for the story and then bounced home to his cave. +Molly was watching a candle. It was brown and made a nice, warm light. She liked watching it flicker in the dark. + +Suddenly, a wind blew and the candle went out. Molly was sad, so she asked her mom for help. Together, they found a match and lit the candle again. Molly was happy. + +Molly watched the candle for a little while longer. She enjoyed how the warm light lit up her room. She loved the way it moved too, like a tiny dance. + +When it was time for bed, Molly and her mom blew out the candle. Molly said good night, and promised to watch the candle the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had a big cage, but it was empty. He went to the market to find something to put in it. + +At the market he saw a small bird. He wanted the bird, but the bird didn't agree. The bird flew away, but the man was determined to have it. + +He followed the bird all the way to the woods. Finally the bird flew into a tree and the man put the cage over the tree. Then he opened the door and the bird flew in. The man was very happy, but the bird was not. + +The bird was mad at the man for putting him in the cage. It tried to get out, but the cage was too strong. Finally the bird stopped fighting and flew around the cage. It was not happy, but it had to agree that at least it wasn't alone. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and loved to dream. She dreamed of eating beef, but her family was poor and the beef was too expensive for them. + +One day, the little girl's dad came home with a big pack of beef. It was very cheap! He said it was a special treat for his little girl. + +The little girl was so excited. She couldn't believe her dad had bought her beef. + +They made some burgers and shared them all together. The little girl said they were the best burgers she'd ever tasted. + +From then on, the little girl would always remember that special day and the cheap beef. Every time she had a dream, it was full of delicious and juicy beef burgers. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jazz. She was only 3 years old and already knew a lot of things. She wanted to help her Dad so she asked if she could start repairing broken things. + +Her Dad was very impressed! Jazz was very proud. She spent a lot of time repairing old toys and furniture. She was very careful and payed attention to the details. + +When it was time to show her Dad her repairs, everyone was so amazed! Jazz did a great job and she was so proud of herself. + +From then on, Jazz kept repairing, and soon she was known as the 'Jazz Fixer'! Everyone in her town was so excited and impressed with her work. + +The end! +Jimmy was an eager 3 year old boy. He always wanted to learn and explore. One day, he found a big, red notebook on the ground. His heart started to tremble with excitement. He quickly grabbed the notebook and opened it. Inside were lots of pictures of animals he had never seen before. Jimmy loved it so much that he decided to take it home to show his family. He ran to show them the wonderful thing he had found, his heart trembling with joy. His mom was so happy and said that the notebook was a great present. Jimmy smiled broadly, happy that he had found something so special and that his mom had enjoyed the surprise. He carefully kept the notebook in his room, and he looked through it every day, discovering new things. +One day, a smart rabbit wanted to go for a ride. He found a car and parked it in a special spot. The sun was shining very brightly, so he decided to take a ride. Suddenly, a big storm came. It started to rain and thunder. The rabbit got scared, but he was very smart. He stayed in the car and waited until the storm was over. After the storm had passed, the rabbit drove the car back to the special spot where he had parked it. He was very happy that he had been so smart and the storm had gone away. +Once upon a time there was a navy blue ship. It was a very special ship because its sides were very sharp and shiny. One day, a brave little boy decided he wanted to take a ride on the navy blue ship. He climbed on board and set off on an adventure. + +The little boy was very brave. He sailed over big waves and sailed in every kind of weather. Through it all, he never got scared. The navy blue ship was so fast, it felt like the wind was pushing it forward. + +The little boy sailed the navy blue ship until he saw a very big and blue ocean ahead. It looked so blue, it almost seemed like the sky had been painted blue. The little boy knew he wanted to explore this ocean, so he sailed the navy blue ship straight into the deep blue water. + +As the navy blue ship sailed, the little boy noticed that its sides were very sharp. Even though the water was really deep, the navy blue ship never faltered. It stayed steady and stayed on targets. + +Finally, the navy blue ship made it safely to the other side of the blue ocean. The little boy was overjoyed. He couldn't believe his adventure was over. He had sailed the navy blue ship, over big waves and across a deep blue ocean, and he had made it through with the help of its sharp sides. +Max felt sad when school was over. He was used to seeing all his friends every day in class. He missed them very much. + +But then one day, he got a very nice surprise. All his friends started to return to class! He was happy to see them again. + +Max noticed that his friend Kelly was the most dependable of all. She was always the first one back and she never missed a day. He was so glad she was back! + +Max and all his friends had fun together again in class. They laughed and talked and enjoyed being together once more. Max was so relieved and glad to have his friends back in class. He knew he could always depend on them. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah who was very obedient. One day, she had a sad day and she started to cry. Her mom came to her and comforted her, with a wink. “There, there,†she said. “No need to cry.†+ +Sarah's mom hugged her tight, and wiped away the tears trickling down her cheeks. She patted Sarah's back and told her it was alright. + +The little girl's tears slowly stopped, and she felt better. She was so thankful for her mom, who was always so loving and kind. + +Sarah smiled at her mom and said, “Thank you, mommy.†Her mom smiled back and nodded to show that everything was alright. + +Sarah was so happy to have a loving mom. She gave her mom a big hug and promised to be an obedient little girl. Her mom was so proud, and gave her another gentle wink. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird, who was very scared. He had been caught in a storm and all of his feathers were wet. He felt very cold and he was shivering. + +Then, a kind lady found the bird and decided to help him. She put him in a warm basket and held him close. She then took him home and put him near a fire. + +The lady also gave the little blue bird some food and a drink. The bird was so very happy! He started to try and dry himself off by flapping his wings and shaking his feathers. + +Soon, the sun came out and the little bird was feeling much better and he was feeling warmer. His feathers dried and his blue color was back. He hopped out of the basket and flew away to a safer place. + +The kind lady was so happy to see the little blue bird fly away. She waved her hand and said goodbye. The little bird flew away with a smile on his face, no longer feeling scared. +Once there was a little girl with a red dress. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, she noticed a wet stone on the ground. She thought it was really pretty so she decided to borrow it from the ground. + +The little girl took the stone home and put it on her shelf. She wanted to keep it forever! +Every day she would look at it and play with it. She would use it to pretend it was a magic wish stone. + +One day, the little girl's friends asked her to come play again. She realized she should borrow the stonelet them have fun with it too. So she brought the stone back to the park and they had a great time playing with it. + +The little girl was happy she had shared her special stone. She knew she could always borrow it again when she wanted it. +Billy was an adventurous 3 year old. He loved exploring the world. One day, he found an old calendar in his room. He was intrigued by it. He decided to try and break the calendar open. He tugged on it and tugged on it until it finally opened. He was so excited and exclaimed with joy. + +As soon as he opened it, he saw all kinds of pictures and words. He was excited to explore them all and learn new things. He flipped through the calendar and discovered all sorts of amazing facts. He learned about all the countries in the world and their flags, he learned about animals and plants, and more! + +Billy was so excited by all the new and adventurous things he had discovered. He raced to tell his mom what he had found. She was delighted to see how excited he was about the calendar. And from that day forward, Billy always wanted to explore and learn new things. +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy. He loved to play all day, but his mum told him he had to go to sleep. He didn't want to, so he hid underneath a seat. It was an ugly seat, with rips and tears in it. He hoped his mum couldn't find him. + +But she did! She gently lifted him up and took him to his bed. He had to lie down and close his eyes. He was still very tired, so he quickly fell asleep. + +When he woke up he felt much better. He ran off to find something new and fun to do. He never wanted to hide underneath that ugly seat again. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Sue. She saw an attractive bus parked in front of her house. Sue was so excited; she wanted to try out the bus. She ran over to the bus and pinched the handle to open the door. Inside the bus were lots of fun things - books, toys, ribbons and more! Sue ran around and touched everything she could find. She felt so happy that she started to dance and sing. + +After a while, Sue had to go home. She said goodbye to the attractive bus and waved goodbye. Sue had so much fun that she wanted to come back soon and play on the bus again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to dream. Every night she would dream of faraway places and having lots of friends. One day she was walking in the woods when she stumbled upon a jar. The jar was full of disgusting and slimy critters. The little girl was so scared of the jar she screamed and ran away. + +The next day, the little girl was still thinking about the jar when she had a dream. In her dream, she stepped closer to the jar, took a deep breath and opened it. Miraculously all the critters had magically turned into beautiful, vibrant butterflies. They flew away, and soon, so did the little girl. + +When she awoke, she remembered the dream and felt very happy and brave. She knew deep down that she had the strength to open the jar. So, the next day she went back to the woods, looked for the jar and opened it. + +Just as her dream had told her, the critters had turned into butterflies. The little girl was so happy, she spread her arms wide and felt like she could fly away too. From that day onwards, she always remembered that all of her dreams could come true. +The big hotel was tall and honest. It stood next to a big lake with many ducks. Every day people came and went, printing papers and money. Two little girls wanted to see inside the hotel, but they had to be very quiet. They snuck up the stairs and peeked through the windows. Everyone was so busy, but they all smiled and said hello. The girls had never seen so much printing before! The smell of fresh ink filled the air. The girls were so surprised that they ran away laughing, but they still wanted to come back to the honest hotel. +Once, a mole went outside. It was a sunny day and the mole wanted to explore. He observed a big tree. He wondered what he could find there, so he started to dig. With his short little claws and paws, he slowly dug deeper and deeper into the dirt. + +The mole was getting very hungry, so he decided to take a look for something yummy to eat. He finally found an earthworm! It was long and wriggly. He grabbed it and ate it right away! + +The mole was happy and full. He started to explore again. He observed the leaves on the tree were all different shapes and sizes. Then he noticed the beautiful blue sky. He looked up and saw a few fluffy clouds. He smiled and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly man who wanted a pet. He asked his friends what he should get, and they all suggested he get a kitten. He was so happy and excited that he went out to the pet store right away. + +When he got to the pet store, there were lots of cute kittens running around. The man chose the one that was the most jolly, so he could have a jolly companion to keep him company. + +When he brought the kitten home, they had so much fun playing together. Every day was filled with joy and laughter. The man was so happy he had followed his friends suggestion to get this kitten. + +They were the best of friends and were never apart. The man was glad he had listened to his friends and got a kitten, and the kitten was happy to have a new home to explore and play. +Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince. He was looking for someone to marry. The prince asked all the princesses in the kingdom to a meeting. The princesses worked hard to be the perfect bride for the prince. But the prince still couldn't choose the right one. + +One day, a beautiful princess came to the meeting. The prince saw her and his heart felt happy. He knew she was the one. He asked her to marry him, and she said yes. + +Everyone was so excited for them. They had a big party to celebrate their wedding. They laughed and ate delicious treats. Everyone was so happy for them. + +The prince and princess lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Poppy. She was so excited to go to the park on a sunny day. When Poppy arrived at the park, she saw some children playing with a beautiful new bike. She was so envious of the bike and wished she had one. + +Poppy asked the children if she can try out their bike. The children accepted, and Poppy smiled with happiness. She rode the bike around the park and had the best time. + +She said goodbye to the children and thanked them for letting her borrow the bike. Suddenly, one of the children said, "Do you want to accept the bike as a gift?" Poppy was so surprised and couldn't believe it. She excitedly accepted the bike and promised to take care of it always. + +Poppy hugged the children and rushed back home with her new bike. She showed her mum the bike and her mum couldn't believe it. From that day on, Poppy went to the park every day and rode her beautiful bike. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a kangaroo who wanted to go on an adventure. He hopped away from his home and went to explore the world. He slowly hopped from place to place, enjoying the scenery. Eventually he came to a new place and he was so excited! He hopped even slower to take in all the new sights. + +Then he heard a sound and looked around. He saw something he had never seen before - another kangaroo! She slowly walked over to him, looking like she had been on her own adventure. They said hi and he asked her where she had come from. + +Turns out she was from very far away! She had gone on a long journey and that day she had finally arrived at her destination. The two new friends played together and talked about their adventures. They had such a great time that they decided to be friends forever. + +The two kangaroos went on many more adventures together, and they had lots of fun. They always found new things to do and they never got bored. They explored the world very slowly, taking in all the beauty around them. Whenever they came to a new place, they would always remember how they first met - the day the Arriving Kangaroo arrived. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who was very flexible. He could turn around, twist his body, and do all sorts of things. But he didn't like being so little. He wanted to be bigger! He despised being an infant and wished he could be older. + +One day, he was playing on the ground when he saw a big boy walking by. He wanted to be like the boy, so he stretched out his arms. The boy smiled and said, "I like your flexibility!" The baby was so happy and wanted to show off even more. + +But the baby and the big boy were just too different. The big boy was tall and strong, while the baby was tiny and weak. The big boy quickly left and the baby felt embarrassed. He started to hate being flexible. + +The baby became discouraged, but then his mother came over to give him a hug. She looked at him with love in her eyes and said, "I love all your flexibility. You are perfect the way you are!" + +The baby smiled and felt happy again. He realized that his flexibility was something he should be proud of, not something to hate. He was unique and special, and he wouldn't trade his flexibility for anything in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who really liked to explore. One day, he decided to go to the park. When he got there, he noticed something special. It was a long string, and it was shining in the sun. He loved it so much he just had to touch it. So he picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +The boy went on his way, and kept noticing things. He noticed the birds singing and the flowers blooming. Suddenly, he noticed a yummy smell coming from a nearby tree. He walked over to the tree, and found a pile of tasty red apples at the bottom. He couldn't resist, so he quickly grabbed an apple off the pile and bit into it. It was delicious! + +The boy went back home, feeling very happy. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the string he had found earlier. He decided to tie the string around his wrist, so that he wouldn't forget how special his trip to the park had been. + +And the boy lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly who loved to bathe. Every day, she would fill up her pink rubber tub with warm, clear water until it was full. Then, she would carefully pick out her favourite vegetable and scrub it clean until it shined. She would place it in the bathtub, and lay in the tub to watch the vegetable go around and around. + +Molly would giggle and splash, feeling the bubbles tickle her nose. She liked to play with the vegetable in the water, seeing how fast she could make it go round and round. When she grew too tired, she would take the vegetable out of the tub and dry it off with a towel. + +Once the vegetable was all clean and dry, Molly would put it back in the fridge so she could have it later. Then, she would towel off, dry her hair, and go off and play. + +Molly loved her baths because they made her feel happy and refreshed. Every day, she loved taking a warm bath with her special vegetable. +Once upon a time, there was an octopus who liked to run. He ran every morning and it made him feel happy. He never stopped, no matter how tired he was. + +One day, he saw a boat that was going to take him on an adventure. He didn't know where he was going, but he jumped in anyway. The boat sailed away and the octopus was so excited. + +The octopus ran all around in the boat until he found a nice, comfortable spot to rest. The sun was shining and he felt so happy. He stayed in his spot until it was time to go home. + +When the octopus went back to shore, he was exhausted. But he was also happy, because the day was so much fun. He knew he could always rely on his morning run for lots of adventures. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She loved watching the world around her. One night, Amy had a nightmare. In her dream, she was scared of a big monster. The monster was not very nice. + +Amy was so scared that she started to cry. Then, the monsters' face changed. He looked cute and happy. He started to smile and bounce around. + +Amy was happy too. She was no longer scared of the big monster. Amy loved that the monster changed from being scary to being cute. She watched him bounce and play every night in her dreams. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a teacher with a pupil. The teacher wanted the pupil to understand a lesson. She thought it would be easy but the pupil struggled. + +The teacher was patient and kind. She spoke slowly so the pupil could understand. Eventually, the pupil understood the lesson and was happy. + +The teacher smiled when she saw the pupil understand. She helped the pupil with the easy work. The pupil was proud that they understood and worked hard to get it right. + +The teacher was proud of the pupil and said how well they had done. The teacher and the pupil smiled and the lesson was finished. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable lady. She had a special task to do every day - to pour water into the tall stack. She did this carefully and slowly. + +Every morning, she would take a big jug of water to the stack. Then, she would tip the jug and pour the water slowly from the jug. It would fill the stack level to its top. + +The lady worked hard and was very dependable. The stack always had enough water. + +Everyone was so happy and thankful. They smiled at her and said thank you. The dependable lady smiled back and continued to pour the water into the tall stack. +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Jane. She lived in a big house in the woods. One day, she went for a walk to explore. As Jane walked, she heard a squeaky noise. She followed the noise and it led her to a hidden swing. The swing was hung from a big tree. Jane was so excited and she wanted to try it. + +Suddenly, Jane saw that the swing was broken. She knew she had to save it. She ran and found some tools in her house. She brought the tools back and fixed the swing. Now it was safe! + +Jane was so happy to have saved the swing. She had a lot of fun playing on it all day long. Every weekend, Jane visited the hidden swing and she will never forget how she saved it. +Molly was a very patient bunny. She liked to plan her days carefully. One day she got an idea. She wanted to draw a line in the sand. She carefully thought of the line she wanted to draw. + +Molly got her shovel ready and started to dig. She worked steadily and patiently for a long time. Soon she had made a long thin line. She was very happy with her work. + +Molly stood back to admire her line. She wanted to make sure it was straight and neat. She was very proud of her plan. + +Molly smiled and hopped away. She had made the most perfect line and made her plan come true. +There was once a tall goat. He liked to speak to his friend, the rooster. They talked about all kinds of things, from the sunrise to the weather. + +One day, the goat got an idea. He invited the rooster to go for a walk with him. He said they could go to the farm and meet the other animals. So they went. + +They saw all kinds of animals on the farm, like horses, cows, and sheep. They also saw a big bull. He was very tall and he spoke loudly to everyone. They said hello to him and the bull responded with a friendly "Moo!" + +The goat and rooster had a great time walking around the farm. They enjoyed meeting the animals and talking to them. + +When it was time to go home, the goat and the rooster said goodbye to the bull and all the other animals. They both agreed it was a great day and they would definitely come back again soon. +An old man had a beautiful daughter. She was always very interesting to him and he loved spending time with her. + +One day the daughter fell and hurt her knee. The old man was so sad that she was hurt. He hugged her and tried to restore her injury. + +The old man was determined to restore his daughter's knee. He searched for a special medicine and went to the store to find one. + +He found the perfect medicine, and gave it to his daughter. She drank it, and soon her knee was feeling better. Happiness filled the old man's heart. + +The daughter's knee was restored and both the old man and his daughter were relieved. They were so happy that it was back to normal again. They laughed and hugged and were very relieved. +Once there was a light bean. It wanted to be sent somewhere special. The bean thought and thought until finally it decided where it wanted to go. The bean wanted to go to the moon! + +So the bean called for help. "Can someone send me to the moon?" The bean asked. A nearby star heard her plea and answered. The star promised to send the bean to the moon! + +The star collected some fire from the sun and built a rocket. She put the light bean inside the rocket and sent it off up, up, up into the night sky. The bean went all the way to the moon and looked around. It was so exciting! + +The bean had an amazing time on the moon. When it was finished, the star made another rocket and sent the bean back home. The light bean was so happy. It had been sent on the most wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time there was a shy bunny called Pat. Pat was so shy that nobody ever saw him. Pat wanted to meet these new friends, but he was too shy. + +One day, Pat decided to disappear. He hopped into a big box and shut the lid. Suddenly, the box started to shake and shake. Pat looked around to see what was happening - he had disappeared into a big, big cave! + +It felt like an exciting adventure for Pat. He hopped around the cave, noticing the different textures. The walls were soft, the ground was bumpy and the air was cold. + +Pat hopped and hopped deeper into the cave. After a while, Pat looked around and realised he was all alone. He had disappeared too far and was lost in the cave. Pat was scared and started to cry. + +But then, Pat heard something. It was a band of happy bunnies who were playing in the cave. Pat was so happy and hopped towards them. He was no longer shy and the bunnies became Pat's new friends! They all played together in the cave until the day disappeared. +Once there was a little three year old girl who wanted to solve a pattern. She studied and studied, but the pattern was too difficult for her. She became very ashamed because she could not solve it. + +Her mom saw her face and she knew that her little girl was struggling. Mommy came over to give her a hug and encouraged her to keep trying. She said "It's okay to take a break and then come back to it." + +The little girl was so excited to have her mom's help. She took a break and returned to the pattern. She took a deep breath and tried again. This time, she noticed something that she hadn't seen before and finally, she solved the pattern! + +The little girl was so proud of herself and she was no longer ashamed. She ran to her mom to tell her the good news. Her mom gave her another big hug and said, "I knew you could do it!" From then on, the little girl never gave up when faced with a difficult pattern. +Once there was a small flower. It was all alone, with nobody to help it grow. Everyday it felt more and more uncomfortable and sad. + +But one day, something special happened. The sun shone brightly and the flower felt its petals start to open. Its heart filled with joy and soon it was blooming in the sunshine. As it stretched out, it felt a zip of energy like never before. + +The flower couldn't believe how happy it felt. It had gone from feeling alone and uncomfortable, to being surrounded by a pool of colourful petals and the warmth of the sun. Nothing could stop the flower now. It would keep on blooming with joy, everyday! +John was a 3-year-old boy who liked to play with his friends. One day when John and his friends were running around, one of his friends started to tease him. This made John feel very confused. He didn't know why his friend was teasing him. + +John felt so confused that he stopped running and sat down on the floor. He started to cry a little. His friend saw him on the floor and stopped teasing him. They all sat down on the floor together and talked it out. + +John's friend explained that they were only joking, and were not trying to hurt his feelings. John felt a little better, but was still confused. His friend promised not to tease him anymore, and they all hugged. + +John felt better after that, and they all went off to play again. His friends were careful not to tease him anymore, and they all had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called June. She loved the outdoors and exploring. Whenever she set off on an adventure, her mom always encouraged her to go. + +One day, June set off high into the mountains with her mom's encouragement. The climb was long and tiring but finally she reached the peak. It was so beautiful, with clear air and views for miles. June took a deep breath of the fresh oxygen and smiled. + +The next day, June wanted to do it all over again. But this time she wanted to encourage her mom to come too. With her mom's encouragement, the two of them started their climb up the mountain. June was full of energy, while her mom was feeling quite tired. + +They made it to the peak and took a deep breath of fresh oxygen together. They marveled at the clear views, and spent a long time admiring the beauty before them. June and her mom hugged and thanked each other for the wonderful adventure they had shared. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were very happy together, and loved to play outside. One day they decided to go to the park. + +At the park there was a big crowd. Jack and Jill joined the crowd and started to clap when they heard a loud noise. Suddenly, Jack and Jill realised it was a war. They were scared and ran away quickly. + +Back at home, Jack and Jill hugged each other and told stories to make themselves happy again. They laughed and clapped together. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise again. This time, it was fireworks! Jack and Jill ran outside to watch the fireworks lighting up the sky. + +The loud sounds of the fireworks made Jack and Jill clap happily. They enjoyed their evening and hugged each other. They thanked their luck that the loud noise was no longer a war, just fireworks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She loved playing outside. She saw a white gum stuck on the ground and couldn't resist picking it up. Anna tucked the gum away in her pocket, and went off to play. + +As she was playing tag with her friends, she remembered the gum and called out, "Who wants some gum?" Her friends all stopped and cheered, they were happy and excited. Anna took out the gum and gave a piece to each of her friends. + +They all enjoyed the gum and Anna was so proud she had found it. They continued playing until it began to get dark outside, and Anna had to go home. But she still had a piece of gum left over in her pocket and couldn't wait to eat it when she got home. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. Joe was three years old and he loved to eat cereal. + +One day, Joe heard loud clapping. He ran to the window to look outside and saw that his neighbours were applauding. Joe asked his mum why the neighbours were happy, and she told him that a new baby had been born. + +Joe was so excited he wanted to applaud too. He clapped his hands and jumped up and down. The neighbours heard his clapping and applauded even louder. + +But Joe made a mistake. He shouted, “Stupid baby!†Now everyone was shocked. His mum told him it was not nice to say such a thing and that babies were wonderful. + +Joe was sorry and said he was a silly boy. He apologised and promised to be nicer in the future. + +The neighbours were happy, so they applauded again. Joe smiled and clapped along with them. From then on, Joe always remembered to show how happy he was in the right way - with a loud and happy applause. +The sun was bright in the sky and the birds were singing in the trees. Everywhere was happy, until one dark cloud came. It was an angry cloud, and it blocked all of the sunshine. Everybody was unhappy, so they tried to resist the cloud. + +They grabbed their umbrellas and all ran outside. They waved them in the air, trying to move the cloud away, but it wouldn't go. The cloud stayed angry, but the people stayed strong and kept running and waving their umbrellas around. + +Finally, the cloud started to move. Bit by bit it started to move away from the town. Everyone cheered and clapped and the sun peeked out from behind the cloud. The town was happy again, and the birds continued to sing in the trees. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was a mighty boy and he always wanted to go on adventures. + +Today he decided to take a step outside. He grabbed his trusty shield and stepped into the sun. It was so bright that he had to squint his eyes! + +He marched across the grass. He was so brave. He felt like he could fight anything! He stepped over a big log and there he saw a giant insect. It was huge! + +The little boy was scared, but he remembered his shield. He held it tight and stepped forward. The insect saw him and ran away! + +The little boy was very happy he had his shield. He felt so mighty. He knew he could go on many more adventures with it. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very fit and always happy. + +Today she had a special reason to be happy. Her family was going to a show at the theatre! + +Everyone was excited and they all went upstairs to the amazing theatre. + +The show was beautiful, with different acts and colourful lights. Everyone was delighted and would applaud after every act. Lucy was so proud of the show that she could not stop applauding. + +At the end, when the show was over, Lucy and her family were very happy. They all said that it was the best show ever and that they had a great time. They all hugged together and cheered for the show. + +Lucy felt very proud, like she belonged to something special. She knew that going to the theatre was the perfect way to be fit and happy. +John had a very special problem. He was deaf. He loved exploring the world around him but he was lonely because he couldn't hear the other children. + +One day, John decided to make a friend. He found some beans and brought them home. + +John planted the beans in a garden. Every day he watered and looked after them. Soon, John could see the beans were growing. + +One day, he saw something amazing. A giant beanstalk had grown up into the sky! John was so happy and couldn't believe what he had done. + +John climbed the beanstalk and found a castle in the clouds. Inside the castle was a giant. The giant was so kind and thanked John for the beanstalk. The giant said he would provide John with whatever he wanted and John replied that he wanted a friend. + +The giant said he would help John find a friend. And soon, John had a new friend who he could talk to and play with. Since then, John and his friend have been happy and never lonely anymore. +John was a small boy. He liked to play. One day he was playing in a distant garden. Suddenly, he heard a loud scream! John was scared. He ran through the long grass, and hid under a bush. + +John peeped out and saw a big player. The player was jumping up and down and screaming. John was scared and he stayed very still. Suddenly, the player stopped and laughed. John stayed hidden for a long time. + +When he thought the coast was clear, he slowly stepped out. He realised that the player had just been playing a game. John felt silly and laughed. He walked slowly back to his house, happy to have been part of such a distant adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a unique goat named Freddy. Freddy liked to shoot with his little bow and arrow. Every day, he would go outside and shoot at targets. He was very good at it. + +One day, Freddy decided to shoot something different. He wanted to shoot a goat. He looked around for a goat to shoot, but he couldn't find one. So he decided to go for a walk and look harder. + +Finally, he saw a goat! It was a big, fat, fluffy goat. Freddy was so excited that he wanted to shoot it! So he took out his bow and arrow, and he shot at the goat. + +The goat was scared and ran away. Freddy was so sad. He had never seen such a unique goat! He wanted to see the goat again. + +He kept walking around, hoping to find the goat. Finally, he spotted it again! Freddy was so excited that he gave the goat a big hug. From that day on, Freddy and the unique goat were the best of friends. +One day a taxi was outside Billy's house. Billy noticed the bright yellow car and he thought it looked fun. The taxi driver was frustrated because he had been waiting there for a while. Billy ran outside to say hi to the taxi driver. They talked for a bit and the driver told Billy he was waiting for a customer. Suddenly, a woman came outside and said she was the customer. The taxi driver smiled and opened the back door for her. Billy waved goodbye as the taxi drove away. It was a fun experience for Billy to notice the taxi and talk to the driver. +Once there was a friendly dog called Monty. He liked to run and spin in the park. One day he saw a cat wearing a pink collar. Monty got so excited that he started to spin around and around! Monty barked a few times to get the cat's attention, but the cat just watched him spin. + +Suddenly, a lady appeared and Monty stopped spinning. The lady was also friendly and she said hello to Monty and the little cat. She bent down and patted Monty on the head. She asked if the cat wanted to join Monty for a playdate, and the cat said yes! + +Monty and the cat started running around the park, playing tag and fetch. They spun around in circles until they were dizzy and had to take a break. After their break, the lady said it was time to go home. The cat said goodbye to Monty and ran off with the lady and his pink collar. + +Monty was sad to see the cat go, but he was happy they made a new friend. He hoped he'd get to play with the cat again soon! +Once there was a little girl who was very poor. She lived in a small house and did not have many toys. + +One day her dad said they were going to go on a walk. The little girl was so excited! They walked through the park and she could see people setting up fires in the sky. + +"Those are firework," her dad said. "They are beautiful." + +The little girl watched in wonder as the firework lit up the night sky. She felt so happy and fortunate to be able to see such a beautiful sight. + +Then it was time to go home. The little girl felt so special and happy, she knew that though she was poor, she was still very lucky. +Once upon a time, there was a grape. He was so cute and peaceful. One day he wanted to take a walk in the woods, so off he went. + +But while he was walking, he stepped on something hot. It was a hot coal and it was burning! He quickly jumped away, but he was scared. He thought he was going to get hurt. + +Then suddenly, a big firefly came by! He hovered over the grape and he put out the burning coal with his wings and his flapping. The grape was so happy and he thanked the firefly. + +The firefly winked to him and left him with a peaceful feeling. He was safe and the grape knew he'd be okay. So he kept walking and had a very nice day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Stella. She lived with her mom and dad in a small house with a red door. + +Every Sunday, Stella and her family went shopping. Her mom and dad always bought her new clothes. She always picked out the cheapest ones because she liked the colors best. + +One day, Stella and her parents went to the store and bought a few new things. Mom and Dad picked out some clothes for Stella, but they weren't cheap. They were too expensive. + +So Stella stayed at the store and looked around for what she wanted. Eventually she found a nice shirt that was cheap! She bought it, and it fit perfectly. + +Stella wore the shirt to school and it remained her favorite for months. She was so happy she found something that was cheap and that she liked too! +Once upon a time, there was a rhinoceros. He was big and alert. He lived in the jungle with his friends the birds, snakes, and tigers. + +One day, the rhinoceros was walking through the jungle. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a hunter! The hunter had a gun and was pointing it at the rhinoceros. + +The rhinoceros felt scared, but he stayed brave. He didn't move. Then, the hunter shot at the rhinoceros. Fortunately, the rhinoceros was alert and managed to run away quickly. The hunter didn't get him. + +The rhinoceros ran back to his friends. He told them what had happened and they all cheered. From then on, the rhinoceros was extra alert and careful when he was walking through the jungle. +Once upon a time there was a kind mailman. He always went out of his way to make sure that the mailboxes got mail. Everyday he would go around to each mailbox and shoot the mail in. + +One day he was shooting the mail into the mailbox, when a sweet 3-year-old girl came out to play. She had a big smile on her face when she saw the mailman shooting the mail. She asked him if she could try it too. + +The mailman was so kind that he decided to give it a try! So he showed the girl how to shoot the mail into the mailbox. She was so excited that she started shooting the mail in with a big smile on her face. + +The mailman was so proud of the 3-year-old girl. She had learned how to shoot the mail in so quickly! From that day on, every time the mailman came to drop off mail, the 3-year-old girl was there ready to help. +Once upon a time, there was a very fancy fireman. He had a special job to do, to go around and help people. One day, he wanted to do something different, so he invited everyone in the whole town to a special fireman's party. + +When everyone arrived, they saw the fireman in his fancy red suit, with a big shiny helmet. All the children were so excited. They ran around the fire truck and played games with the fireman. + +At the party, there were so many wonderful treats. The birthday cake was tall and sparkled like the fireman's helmet. Everyone cheered and ate lots of delicious food. + +At the end, the fireman waved goodbye to all his new friends. They all had a very fancy time and thanked the fireman for the special party. +Jimmy was a kid. He was three years old. One day he was playing in his garden when he heard a noise. It was a very loud noise. +Jimmy was worried. How could he find out what was making the noise? +Suddenly, he saw it. It was a big surprise! There was a huge elephant in his garden. The elephant was huge and it was eating all his flowers. +Jimmy was so surprised. He ran inside his house. He was very worried but he was also very happy! He had seen something he had never seen before. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. They lived in a big city, but one day the city shook. It shook so much that things fell down and it was loud. Mommy knew it was an earthquake. When it stopped, mommy looked around and smiled. She said, "I'm glad we are okay!" + +The baby didn't understand why the ground moved, so mommy explained. She said, "An earthquake happens when the ground shakes. Nature allows it." The baby was scared, so mommy hugged him tight. + +Later, mommy made something tasty for baby. It was oatmeal with raisins. The baby was so happy that he almost forgot about the earthquake. The mommy smiled and said, "That's what happens when you eat something tasty!" +One day, a big dog and a little kitten were playing in the park. They were having a lot of fun! After a while, the dog got tired and sat down. He was very dirty and had muddy paws. + +The little kitten wanted to help the dog. She went over to him and found a big, soft cloth. She wiped the dog's paw with the cloth, getting every bit of dirt off. The dog looked much better. + +Next they went down to the nearby shop. In the shop, the kitten bought a big bowl of soup. The dog smelled the soup and licked his lips. The soup smelled delicious! + +The kitten slowly poured some of the soup into a bowl and put it down in front of the dog. The dog ate it up quickly. He was very happy! The little kitten had made him feel better. + +The two friends said goodbye and went their separate ways. The dog was happy and clean, and the kitten was happy too. +Steve was feeling brave, so he decided to explore the forest. He was walking along the path when he heard a strange noise. He stopped and looked around but he couldn't see anything. Suddenly, a fox appeared from the bushes. It was carrying a weapon! + +But Steve wasn't scared at all. He smiled and started to bounce around, showing the fox that he was a loyal friend. The fox stopped and looked at Steve for a few moments. It seemed like it was considering something. Then it put its weapon down and started to bounce around too. + +The fox and Steve bounced around together for the rest of the day. They had a lot of fun and when it was time for Steve to go home, the fox even followed him part way back. + +From that day on, Steve stopped feeling scared of the forest. He even brings snacks to share with his loyal new friend, the fox. +Jenny was a three year old girl. She was playing in the park and had a lot of fun. She saw a bright and colourful hoop that she wanted to try. Jenny picked up the hoop and admired it. It was a very long hoop, but she tried her best to balance it and move it around. + +Jenny saw a few other kids playing with the hoop and she wanted to join in. The other kids were flying the hoop in the air and she wanted to see if she could do it too. She gave it a try and with a lot of practice, she managed to fly it high into the sky. + +The other kids were amazed and clapped for her achievement. They admired her because she was so small, but could still manage to do something so difficult. Jenny felt proud and happy. She had done it and before long she was flying the hoop around like a pro. +Tommy was playing at the park with his friends when he heard a loud noise. It was a loud crack! Tommy looked around and saw a note that had split into two pieces. He bent down and picked up one piece of the note and started to read it. Suddenly he got embarrassed. He realised that the note was a secret note that one of his friends had written to the other. He quickly put the piece of note into his pocket and tried to act casually. + +Later that day, Tommy was in his bedroom when he remembered the note. He pulled out the piece of note from his pocket and looked at it. He thought about how embarrassed he felt when he read the note earlier. He wished that he had never seen the secret note. + +So, Tommy made the decision to split the note into a million tiny pieces and throw them away in the trash can. That way no one would ever be embarrassed again. He ripped the note into little pieces and threw them away in the trash. + +Tommy felt much better after splitting the secret note into tiny pieces. He was glad that he had done the right thing and prevented anyone getting embarrassed. +Once there was a fair fence. Everybody thought it was beautiful. Then one day, the fence started to disappear. Nobody knew where it had gone. Everyone looked for it all around but couldn't find it. Finally, one of the kids had an idea. He hopped over the fence and found the fence at the other side of the field. It was hidden in the tall grass! The fair fence was back! Everyone was so relieved. From that day on, the fence stayed put. +Once upon a time, there was a humble girl who loved making lists in her diary. Every day she would add a few things onto her list of what she must do. + +One day, the girl heard a little voice inside her head that urged her to explore the world beyond her window. She thought this was a strange but exciting thing to do, so she put her diary away and opened her window. + +Outside, the girl found a beautiful garden full of flowers and birds. She explored it all day and was so excited by all the wonderful things she had seen. She decided to put it all in her diary so she would never forget it. + +When the girl went to bed that night, the voice came back to her and urged her to explore again the next day. And, so she did, exploring more of the wonderful world outside her window - with each day bringing new exciting things to put in her diary. +Once there was a gentle animal. He lived in the woods and he wanted an adventure. Every day he would look out at the wide world, wondering what was beyond it. + +One day, he decided he was brave enough to explore. Before he knew it, the animal was leading the way. He hopped and skipped through the forest, excited to find out what was around the corner. + +He soon heard a noise coming from a big lake. He had never seen so much water before! He noticed a light shining in the middle of the lake and followed the light until he came to a small island. + +The animal stepped onto the island and was immediately surrounded by nature. He walked around and saw so many new animals! There were birds flying overhead and fish swimming in the lake. + +The gentle animal was happy to have found a place to call his own. From then on he always led the way, exploring the world around him and showing his new friends the wonders of nature. +Once upon a time, there was a small creature named Sam. Sam was very happy. He was on the roof of a tall building, looking down at the city below. Sam bounced around and danced on the roof. He twirled, he jumped, and he even played a game or two. Everyone below was watching and they were amazed at how fit and strong Sam was. + +Then, something amazing happened. Sam started to fly across the sky! Every step he took made him soar closer and closer to the clouds. He jumped, he waved and he sang as he flew. Everyone below was in awe and began to applaud. + +Sam's heart soared as he looked down to see everyone clapping and cheering for him. He quickly flew home, and everyone followed behind him. He landed gracefully on the roof of his home, happy to be back. The people below cheered, clapped and laughed. It was the best moment Sam could ever remember. +Once there was a woman. She walked around with an open heart. But she sometimes complained about the way things were. + +One day, the woman went to a park. She saw a little 3 year old playing with a wooden toy. She smiled at the child and sat down next to her. + +The woman started to talk to the child and the child became very happy. She didn't complain at all. The woman was so pleased that she gave the child a hug. + +The little 3 year old kept playing with her wooden toy and the woman watched with joy. Eventually, the woman had to go, but she left the park with her open heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who liked to explore the world. One day, Sarah went to the underground. It was dark, gloomy and a bit scary in the underground. Sarah was not scared though because she remembered the advice of her Mom - 'If you ever feel scared, just hug something.' + +So Sarah hugged a nearby tree until she felt brave enough to explore further. As she looked around, Sarah noticed a little rabbit rabbit in a hole in the ground. Without any fear, Sarah walked over and hugged the bunny. The bunny felt so safe in Sarah's arms and started hopping around with joy. Sarah smiled with delight. + +They continued exploring the underground together. Everywhere they went, Sarah hugged anything that made her feel scared. She hugged the big rocks, the spooky cave, the heavy door and even the dark shadows! Hugging made Sarah feel so brave and strong. + +Slowly, she found her way out of the underground, back into the bright sunshine. Sarah said goodbye to her bunny friend and the two went their separate ways. Sarah never forgot the lessons that she learnt in the underground - lessons about being brave and never being afraid. +Once upon a time there was a lazy bird. The bird loved to whistle in the sun. One day the bird was walking and she saw a candle. The bird was curious and decided to take a closer look. When she got near the candle, she started to whistle softly. The candle began to move with the music and danced in the sun. The bird was so excited that she whistled louder and louder. Soon the birds in the neighbourhood came to see what was happening. Together they all started to whistle and the candle danced more. Everyone had such a fun time. The lazy bird was very happy and smiled in the sun. +Dilly was a young, modern girl. She lived on a farm with her family and they had some animals. Every morning, Dilly helped to feed them. She would get some hay, and walk around with it. + +One day, Dilly was walking around, when she saw a mouse. The mouse was grabbing the hay! Dilly was so surprised! She wanted to grab the hay, too. She laughed and shouted “let me grab the hay too!†+ +The mouse heard her, and it stopped grabbing the hay. The mouse ran away, and Dilly could grab the hay. She laughed and said “I was quicker than a mouse!†+ +Dilly was very happy. She grabbed the hay and finished feeding the animals. It was a fun experience! +John went out to pick some fruits. He saw apples, oranges and kiwis. He loved the kiwis because they were sour. He picked some for his family to eat later. + +John also went to pick a tooth. He wanted a special tooth of his own. He searched through the grass and found one. It was small and white. John was very proud of his tooth. + +John shared his tooth discoveries with his family. His mom tried the kiwis. She said they were very sour. Everyone liked the sour taste. + +John was happy. He had found a special tooth and some sour kiwis. His family was also happy. They had a nice snack to share in the garden. What a great way to spend the day! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy zebra who liked to wander around the forest. One day, she heard a loud noise and decided to investigate. When she arrived, she noticed that a delivery truck had arrived at the edge of the forest. The big truck was filled with colorful boxes. The nosy zebra was very curious and wanted to find out what was in all of the boxes. She carefully peeked inside and to her surprise, inside the boxes were chocolates and candies- her favorite treats! The nosy zebra was so excited and wanted to share her discovery with others. She raced around the forest to tell all of her friends the great news. Soon, everyone in the forest was enjoying the delicious treats that the delivery truck had delivered. The nosy zebra was so proud of her discovery, and the forest was filled with happiness. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a strong and powerful hippo. She loved to dress up in her favourite pink dress. Every day she put on her dress and danced around with the other animals. + +The other animals liked to watch the powerful hippo in her beautiful dress. She also liked to help them. She helped the little bird make a nest, and she helped the lion look scary. + +The other animals started to feel happy when they saw the powerful hippo in her dress. They would play different games and have lots of fun. + +At the end of the day the powerful hippo would take off her dress and snuggle in the grass. She felt so happy when she was playing with her friends in her dress. Everyone was always so happy when the powerful hippo was dressed up. +Once upon a time there was a loyal bell. It belonged to a family who lived in a big house. The bell was given to them to help make their life easier. Every day, the family members would ask the bell for help. One day, the bell became tired of being asked to help. It decided to take a break so it stopped ringing. The family looked everywhere but couldn't find the bell. Suddenly, the little three year old in the family heard a faint ringing in the garden. He followed the sound and saw the bell at the bottom of the garden. He asked the bell why it was hiding. The bell told him that it felt exhausted from being asked for help every day. The little boy was so happy to see the loyal bell. He asked it if it wanted to play. The bell said yes and the little boy brought it back to the family. Everyone was delighted to see it. After that, the bell rang happily whenever it was asked. +Once upon a time, there was a pink drawer. Inside the pink drawer was something wonderful. Every day, the pink drawer played a game - it came and went, the whole day. + +One day, a little girl saw the pink drawer and was very curious. She wanted to see what was inside, so she opened it up. + +Inside, she saw something special - a pink toy! It was so pretty that she just had to have it. But when she tried to reach in and grab it, it suddenly vanished! + +Refusing to give up, the little girl returned every day to the pink drawer, hoping it would come back. With patience and determination, she waited and waited. + +One day, the pink toy came back! The little girl couldn't believe her eyes. She took the toy out and smiled. She had found her present - a beautiful pink toy. + +From then on, the little girl opened the pink drawer every day, just to make sure that the pink toy stayed in its special place. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. Her favorite thing to do was to look at the sky and watch the clouds. One day, she looked up at the sky and saw a big, white, fluffy cloud. She was so happy! She loved to look at clouds. She asked her mom if she could go outside and play in the clouds. Her mom said yes. + +Emma ran outside. She looked up at the big, white cloud again and she smiled. She jumped and reached for it, but it was too high. She asked her mom for help. Her mom smiled and used her magic to make a ladder out of a rainbow. Emma climbed the rainbow ladder and got to the top of the cloud. + +The cloud was wet and cold, so Emma shivered. She closed her eyes and made a request. She wished for a big, bright sun to come out and make the cloud warm. Suddenly, the sun came out from behind the clouds. Emma felt warm and happy. She looked around and saw the beautiful landscape. The sun made the landscape look even more beautiful. + +Emma smiled and thanked her mom for the magical adventure. She had so much fun playing on the cloud! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Maxi. Maxi was very careful, but one day she made a mistake. She had a book with lots of pages and when she opened it, one of the pages tore. She was very sad as the page was torn. + +Maxi was determined to fix it, so she got a glue stick and some fancy scissors. She was very careful to not make the same mistake again. She was very careful when using the scissors and stuck the page back with the glue stick. + +Maxi was so proud of her work, the page was almost perfect! She read the page many times. Maxi was so happy, she had used her carefulness to make the page as good as new! +Danny looked at the orange couch in amazement. He had never seen anything so bright and cheerful in his entire life! He gazed at it for a few moments before jumping up on it and diving into the cushions. He laughed and giggled as he bounced around on it. Danny had never been so happy! + +Danny's mom saw him and laughed. She was so glad to see her son so happy! She walked over to the couch and sat with Danny, wrapping her arms around him in a warm hug. Danny smiled and continued to gaze at the orange couch. + +Mom brought Danny a bowl of ice cream and the two began eating together. Danny enjoyed the cold, sweet treat and kept gazing at the orange couch. It felt like home. + +Danny's mom knew that even when Danny was grown up, he would always remember the happy times he spent on that orange couch. She gave Danny one more hug before sending him off to bed. + +Danny said good night as he slowly walked away, constantly glancing back at the orange couch in the corner. He smiled, knowing that soon he'd be playing on it again. +Once upon a time there was an old turtle. He was very slow and it was hard for him to explore the world. One day he decided to take part in a race against other animals. Although the turtle was old, he was determined and eager to try it out. + +On the day of the race, all the animals gathered together in the square. They were excited and eager to start the race. Even the turtle was trembling with anticipation and excitement. + +Suddenly a loud bell sounded and all the animals began to run as quickly as they could. They all wanted to win the race. But the turtle was so slow and he was left behind. He kept trying his best, but no matter how hard he tried he could not keep up. + +The other animals ran and ran and eventually they reached the finish line. The turtle on the other hand was still lagging behind. He was feeling very foolish and slow. Eventually he reached the finish line and all the other animals laughed at him. + +But the turtle didn't mind their laughter. He had tried his best and that was all that mattered. He had learned a valuable lesson about life - no matter how slow you may be, always try your hardest and never give up. +George was a very serious boy. One day, he was playing in the kitchen while his mom was baking a cake. She made a big bowl of cream and told George not to touch it. But George was too curious and soon his hand touched the cream. Suddenly, the cream began to burn! + +George was very scared! He ran out of the kitchen and found his dad. Dad was very serious too. He saw the burning cream and ran to the kitchen to turn off the oven. + +When everything was alright again, George was sad. He knew he was not supposed to touch the cream, and he was sorry that he'd done it. + +But Dad smiled and hugged George. He wiped away his tears, and said it was all ok. Then Dad and George hugged, and they were all happy! +Once upon a time there was a large crystal. It was so beautiful that everyone wanted to touch it. One day, a little girl saw the crystal, and wanted to slide it down the hill. She got some friends and they all pushed the crystal as hard as they could, and it went sliding down the hill! It was so much fun - they laughed and laughed until the crystal stopped at the bottom. + +Suddenly, the crystal started to shine really brightly. They were all so surprised! They watched in awe as the crystal started to get bigger and bigger until it was really large. The little girl was so excited, she couldn't help but cry with joy. + +The large crystal glowed even brighter, then suddenly it was gone! All that was left was a tiny little crystal. The little girl picked it up and put it in her pocket. She was happy to have a special crystal to remember her day of sliding the big crystal down the hill. She smiled and went home to show her family. +Once there was a unique sailor who liked to eat. Every day he would sail on the sea looking for yummy things to eat. + +One day he was sailing in his boat when he noticed something strange. He saw a bright banana floating on the water! He was very happy because he was hungry. So he sailed up to the banana and gobbled it up! + +The unique sailor kept sailing and eating, looking for more yummy snacks. Then one day he sailed up to a magical island. On the island he found a huge banana tree. He was so excited! He ate bananas from the tree until he felt full. + +The unique sailor had a wonderful day sailing and eating. He was so happy he had such a unique adventure! +Once there were two friends, Joe and Sammy. Joe was a busy little boy, always going places and doing things. Sammy was quieter, he liked to stay home and play with his toys. + +One day, Joe and Sammy were playing in Joe's room when Joe accidentally knocked over Sammy's toy. Sammy was so angry, and he started crying. Joe was sorry for what he had done, and he said, "please forgive me." + +Sammy looked up and said, "It's OK. I forgive you," and he gave Joe a big hug. Joe was so happy, and he started to hug Sammy back. + +Joe's mom saw what had happened and said, "See? That's the power of love. Always forgive each other and be kind." + +Joe and Sammy nodded, then they went back to playing together. From then on, they were the best of friends, no matter how busy they got. +Once upon a time, there was a knob. The knob was bossy and liked to rock back and forth. Every day, the knob would rock and play games in the park. One day, a 3-year-old child stumbled upon the knob. The child thought it was funny to watch the knob rock and decided it wanted to play too. + +The child held the knob and rocked it back and forth. The knob was so happy and started to laugh. It was more fun playing together than alone. Both the child and the knob were rocking and having a great time. + +After playing for a while, the knob said it was time to go home and gave the child a hug goodbye. The child waved to the knob and watched it go until it couldn't see it anymore. Whenever the child needed a friend, it knew it could always find the knob rocking in the park. +Once there was an old man who wanted to try something new. He went outside and saw a big pile of mud. He thought it would be fun to try playing in the mud. He took off his old shoes and started walking through the mud. He felt the mud squish around his feet as he stepped in and out of the mud. He had so much fun and laughed as he tried to stay balanced. Then he took a big mud and made a mud-cake. He proudly showed it to everyone and then ate it up. He had a delicious and muddy lunch. After playing in the mud, the old man was very happy. He had tried something new and he liked it! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. He was very friendly and liked to help people. + +One night, Joe put his bag on the chair and looked around. Suddenly, he saw a lot of trouble. There were toys everywhere on the floor and the room was a mess. + +Joe got his brush and started to clean up. He swept the toys onto the bed and put them in the box. He cleaned the room until it was all tidy again. + +Now it was time to help the friendly people in the house. Joe put his toys away, hung up his clothes and made his bed. + +When he was done, he looked around and smiled. Everything was neat and tidy now! +Once upon a time there was a fine little crack. It ran up and down the wall. One day, it started to grow bigger and bigger. It was so big that a small key could fit into it. + +One brave little girl decided to try and lock the crack shut. She found a small key and put it into the crack. With a bit of effort, she managed to lock the crack shut. + +The little girl was so happy that her plan had worked. The crack was now safe. She smiled and went off to find something else to do. + +The crack stayed locked for many days. Until one day, it decided that it wanted to be opened again. With a bit of wiggling, the crack managed to open itself up again. + +The little girl was very proud of her fine work. She smiled and was happy that the crack was now a happy part of the wall again. +Once upon a time, there was a big staircase. It was very tall and clear. Every day, a boy named Sam would try to climb the stairs, but he couldn't manage it. He wanted to reach the top so badly, but they were just too high. + +One day, Sam saw a tiny bird flying around the staircase. He waved at the bird, but it ignored him. He felt sad and asked the bird why it was ignoring him, but the bird just flew away. + +Then Sam had an idea. He found some blocks and started building them into a staircase. He built and built until finally his little staircase was as tall as the big one. + +The bird came back, and they both looked at the staircase. Finally, the bird flew onto the tiny staircase and Sam was happy. He had made a way to get to the top. From then on, the bird and Sam were friends who played around the staircases together. They had a great time, and Sam was proud that he had made something so special, all by himself. +Once there was two friends, Jack and Jill. They wanted to play together but they couldn't decide what to do. So Jack had an idea. He said, "Let's play tag!" + +Jill smiled and said, "Okay!" So they started to play. Jack was it, and he chased Jill all around the yard. Jill ran so fast, but she was careful not to trip on the grass. They laughed and laughed as they ran around. + +Suddenly, Jack stopped and shouted, "I got you!" Jill was surprised, but she had a smile on her face. They decided to take a break and have a snack. They talked about their new game of tag and shared stories about what they had fun doing. + +Jack and Jill were glad that they had the same idea to play tag. It was great to spend time together and to be careful while running and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly house. This house had a fireplace. Every night, the fireplace would give warmth, light and protection to the house. + +One night, a big storm came, and the strong winds tried to blow the house down. The fireplace was determined to protect the house and it grew bigger and bigger. The flames shot up to the sky and the light was so bright that it became morning. The storm stopped and the house was safe! + +The fireplace was so happy that it could protect the house. From that day on, the fireplace always stayed friendly and warm to give protection to the house. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a temple. It was huge and tall, with many walls. One day, the temple started to shake and rattle. Everyone was scared and ran away. + +Suddenly, the temple started to scatter. It was slow at first, but then it moved faster and faster. Soon, the temple was all gone. Everything was still and quiet. + +But then, something amazing happened. A rainbow appeared in the sky. Everyone stopped to admire its beauty. The sun shone brighter and the birds sang louder. Everyone was happy and smiling. + +The rainbow was a sign from the temple. It showed that even when things break down, new and beautiful things can grow. And the temple will always be part of the story. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Jim and Sam. They were always so happy and they spent every day playing together. + +One day they had a quarrel. Jim wanted to play with a ball but Sam wanted to pick flowers. Jim got angry and stomped away. Sam watched his friend go and felt sad that they were quarreling. + +But then Sam had an idea. He began to pick some of the prettiest flowers he could find. When he had finished, he went back to where Jim was and he gave him the bouquet of flowers. Jim was so happy that Sam had thought of him and soon they were laughing and playing together again. + +The next day was calm and sunny. Jim and Sam went for a walk together and everything was peaceful again. They stopped to look at some of the pretty colourful flowers. Jim smiled and said it was much nicer playing together than quarrelling. Sam smiled too and agreed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy who loved photography. She was only three years old, but she knew how to use a camera! + +One day, Amy went out for a walk with her Dad. They went through the park, and Amy saw many interesting things - squirrels, birds, and flowers. She noticed a camera too, and she asked her Dad if she could take a picture of it. + +Her Dad said yes, and so Amy started to take pictures. She felt very alert as she looked through the camera. + +Then, something strange happened. It seemed as though the camera moved by itself. Amy was so surprised, she had to see what was going on. + +She looked through the camera and saw that it was a bunny! It was hopping around, and seemed to be trying to take a picture too. Amy and the bunny stared at each other through the lens before the bunny hopped away. + +Amy loved the experience and continues to take pictures every chance she gets! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family. They were visiting the ocean one sunny day, and they were all very excited. The mom and dad looked out over the vast water, and the little boy and girl stared in wonder. + +The ocean was so big and blue, and seemed to go on forever. Seagulls flew in the air, and far away they could see a ship. There were waves crashing on the beach and lots of tiny shells and sea creatures scattered in the sand. + +The family watched the ocean for a long time. The boy and girl couldn't get enough of the sight. They asked their parents lots of questions about the ocean. Finally, the couple said it was time to go home and the family packed up their things and started the journey back. + +The little boy and girl will never forget the beauty of the ocean. Whenever they see a big body of water, their hearts burst with joy from the memories. +Once there was a girl called Lola. She was only three years old and wanted to do something special on her own. One day while she was out walking with her mum, she saw a pretty spool of thread. It was bright & colourful, and sparkled in the sunshine. + +Lola became very eager to do something with the thread, and as soon as her mum said yes, she grabbed some to take home. With the thread in her little hands, she thought of lots of things to make - but she decided to make a bracelet for herself first. + +She took it to the garden, sat down with her spool of thread, and started to carefully weave it with her tiny little fingers. Every now and again, her mum popped out of the house to check on her - but apart from that, Lola worked all by herself, until she was done. + +When she’d finished, her bracelet was so beautiful that everyone wanted one. All of a sudden, Lola became a famous bracelet-maker. She was so proud and happy that all of that had come from a simple walk, and a little spool of thread. +The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Mum and dad said that it was time to decorate! They were so excited. They wanted to decorate for their uncle's birthday. + +Mum and Dad got the decorations from the cupboard and the first one was a big, colourful balloon. They tied it to the window so that everyone could see it. Next, they hung up some streamers and some colourful kites. Mum and Dad laughed when they saw how funny they looked. + +It wasn't long before Uncle arrived. He was so surprised to see the decorations and he gave Mum and Dad a big hug. He said that it was the best decorations he'd ever seen. + +Then, it was time for the party. They played games and sang songs. They even had a big feast for dinner. Everyone had such a great time that it was hard for them to leave. + +But all good things must come to an end. The decorations were taken down and put away. The party had been so much fun that it hadn't been boring at all! +Once upon a time, there was a tiny mouse. He wanted to explore the world. One day, he came across a big icy pond in the forest. The pond was very cold, but it looked beautiful and the mouse wanted to take a closer look. + +He hopped onto a log and slowly crept up to the edge of the pond. He could see his reflection in the icy water and it looked amazing. He was so excited to take a closer look and was about to jump in when all of a sudden, the pond started to change. + +The mouse watched in amazement as the icy pond slowly turned into a river. He was a little nervous but the river was exciting too so he decided to take a look. He hopped from rock to rock and made his way up the stream. + +As he got further along, the river carried him to lots of different places. He found amazing new things and had incredible adventures. Eventually, with a little help, the mouse found his way home. + +The mouse was so glad to be home and he thought about what he had seen when the icy pond changed into a river. He realised that it was okay to be a little scared when things changed and that by exploring, you could find lots of wonderful things you never knew existed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl who loved each other very much. Every day, they would give each other kisses and hugs. + +One day, the boy asked the girl if she wanted to get married. She said yes and they were so happy! + +The boy and the girl were very lucky to find each other. So they decided to get married and they kissed each other to seal the promise. + +They hugged and smiled and had the happiest day ever. From then on, they were married and stayed together forever, giving each other kisses and hugs every day. +Once upon a time there was a smart bunny. He loved nothing more than eating toast. Every morning he would hop into the kitchen and carefully take a slice of toast from the toaster. + +The bunny always ate his toast with great pleasure. He even laughed out loud every time he took a bite. He loved the crunchiness and the taste. + +One day, the bunny went to visit his friend, a wise owl. As soon as he arrived, the owl looked at him and said, "My friend, you are really smart for finding the perfect toast recipe!" The bunny laughed, happy that the owl had noticed his delicious toast. + +The bunny and the owl spent the day together, talking and eating the bunny's tasty toast. They laughed and played together, and soon the bunny headed home. + +When the bunny was almost back to his home, he looked up at the sky and smiled. He was so happy he had found a friend as smart as him who loved toast as much as he did. He waved goodbye and continued hopping home. +Jim was walking down the street when he saw something exciting - a coat! It was dark brown and covered with shiny buttons. He wanted to collect it and take it home. + +Jim put on the coat and he felt special. He fiddled with the buttons and looked in the pocket. Inside he found a shiny toy car - it was a perfect match for the coat. + +Jim and the car went everywhere together. He had so much fun and things were never boring. + +Everywhere Jim went people asked him where he got his coat. He proudly answered that he had collected it himself. Now Jim was never bored - he was always showing off his new coat and toy car. +Once there was a big tall man. He wanted to go for a ride. He had a bicycle. He hopped on the bicycle and began to ride. He went up and down the sides of the road. He went very fast. He loved to ride his bicycle. He rode around and around. + +The tall man rode up a hill and then back down again. He rode faster and faster. He closed his eyes and thought of the wind. The wind felt nice on his face. + +The tall man rode on and on. He felt happy while riding. Eventually he stopped at the side of the road. He got off the bike and looked around. He smiled. He was happy to have the chance to ride. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mandy. Mandy was very small and loved to explore. + +One day, Mandy was walking in the forest and saw a giant tree. She liked the look of the tree, so she decided to peek inside. As soon as she peeped in, she saw a golden crown! Mandy was so excited and scared at the same time. + +Mandy slowly reached inside to grab the crown but in a blink of an eye, it flew up into the sky. Mandy looked up and saw some birds carrying the crown away. + +Mandy was sad and scared, not knowing what to do. Suddenly, she spotted something sparkling on the ground. It was the crown! Mandy quickly grabbed the crown and ran home. + +From that day onwards, Mandy loved exploring the forests. Every time she found something exciting and new, she would peek inside and see what it was. +Once there was a wise mechanic who lived in a small village. Every day he would talk to people in the town and help them fix their cars. His name was Rosco and he was always happy to lend a hand. + +One day a three year old came to Rosco for help. She was so little and she was having trouble understanding why her car wouldn't work. She asked him nicely for help. + +Rosco was so kind to the little girl and he decided to take a look at the car. He asked her to show him where it was broken and the little girl pointed to it. He carefully fixed the car and she was so happy. + +The little girl thanked him and said he was the best mechanic ever. She said she was very lucky to have a wise and helpful mechanic like Rosco. Rosco smiled and said it was his pleasure to help. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy man who wanted to win. He decided to enter a contest. On the day of the contest everyone lined up beside a giant scale. Everyone looked at the man and laughed. They thought he didn't stand a chance. But he was determined to win. + +The rules were simple. Everyone had to stand on the scale and whoever was the heaviest would win. The man stepped carefully onto the scale and pushed hard. He started to feel lighter and lighter! + +The man was so excited. He had won the contest! Everyone cheered and clapped. They were all happy the grumpy man had won! He was the lightest and so he had won the contest. +Once upon a time there was a thin potato. He was so thin he couldn’t do anything. One day he decided he wanted to find some friends. So he passed by many things, like stones, sticks and other potatoes. He saw two potatoes that were sitting on a log. He asked if they wanted to be friends and they said yes. They passed the day having fun and playing. + +Soon it was time for the thin potato to go home. He said goodbye to his new friends and began to pass by many things again. Then he noticed something on the ground. It was a patch of potatoes! He was so happy, he knew it was going to be a lot of fun to have so many new friends. He picked some up and passed them to all the other potatoes, who then happily said hello to him and invited him to join their game. + +The thin potato was so joyous and he played all day. He had made lots of new friends who passed and shared the thin potatoes all day. From that day onward, the thin potato was never lonely, he always had lots of friends to play with whenever he wanted. +Tommy was a little boy. He was always worried about not fitting in with the other kids. He felt like he was too different. + +One day, his mom and dad decided to get him a furry puppy. The puppy was cute and loved to play. + +Tommy was so happy when he saw the puppy. He attached right away and gave it lots of hugs and cuddles. + +The puppy followed Tommy around wherever he went. He was so excited to finally have a friend that fit with him. + +From then on, Tommy was happy and never worried about not fitting in with the other kids. The puppy made him feel loved and accepted. +Once upon a time, there was three friends Sam, Jack and Mary. They were playing in the park when a loud sound of an ambulance came from far away. The three friends got scared and quickly ran home. They told their parents about the ambulance and their parents started to talk very fast and were worried about the ambulance coming to the park. + +The next day, the friends went back to the park, but the ambulance was still there! They were still scared and soon went back home. This time, one of the friends had a great idea. He said that he was going to talk to the ambulance driver and find out what happened. + +The friends nervously walked over to the ambulance and knocked on the window. The ambulance driver rolled down the window and said that the ambulance was just waiting to take a sick person to the hospital. The friends were so relieved and started to laugh and play in the park again. + +But later on Jack did a really stupid thing and Sam had to call the ambulance again. This time the driver wasn't so happy. +Maggie was so embarrassed. She had put the wrong mail in the wrong mail box! She looked around to make sure no one had seen her. Luckily, no one did. + +Maggie had to mail the letter quickly before the sunrise. She ran to the post office as fast as she could. When she arrived, the post office was just opening. She gave the letter to the post office worker and they smiled at her. + +Maggie felt relieved. She was happy that she had sent the letter before the sunrise. With a smile on her face, she started to head home. + +On the way, Maggie watched the sunrise. It was beautiful! She watched the bright sun peek out from behind the clouds and bring light and warmth to the world. + +Maggie smiled to herself. No matter where she went or what she did, sunrises made everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ada. She was very stubborn and she wouldn't do what her mommy said. One day, her mommy said "Ada, take this ticket and put it in your pocket". But little Ada did not want to. + +So, instead of putting it in her pocket, she decided to take a rock and put it in her pocket instead. Her mommy said "No, Ada, put the ticket in your pocket, not the rock!" But Ada was so stubborn. + +So, she stuck the rock in her pocket and went off to play. But, as she was rocking on the swing, something heavy fell out of her pocket and landed on the ground with a thud: it was the rock! + +Ada's mommy said "I told you to put the ticket in your pocket, remember? Now, why don't you try it again!" So this time, Ada put the ticket in her pocket. She was very proud of herself. + +And the moral of the story is: Always listen to what your mommy says! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go exploring. She went out into the garden and saw a big puddle. The girl was very excited and ran over to it. She splashed around in it and she could see something shiny at the bottom. + +The girl reached in and pulled out a beautiful necklace. She thought it was so pretty and special. But her mom said it was not real, it was fake. The girl was sad, but she still kept the necklace. + +From that day on, she was always careful when exploring near puddles. She wanted to find a real necklace one day! +Once upon a time, there was a small bird with pink wings. He loved to fly, and often soared through the clouds in the sky. One day, while the bird was flying, he started to slip and he could not prevent himself from falling. Fortunately, his wings were still strong from all the flying he had done, and he was able to fly again. + +He was very scared, and so he flew very quickly and ended up in a bright and sunny garden. Here he could rest and spread out his pink wings. + +As he sat there, he could feel the warm sun on his wings. It felt so good and the bird was very happy. He started to fly again, but this time, he was flying higher and higher until he vanished into the clouds. + +He was never seen again, but it is said that high up in the sky he is still enjoying the warmth of the sun on his pink wings. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. John was very excited because he was going to his first day at school. He was wearing his best clothes and was full of smiles. + +As the day went on, John couldn't stop thinking about all the fun things he was going to do at school. He felt so happy he wanted to start jumping. + +But when John got to school, he saw that not everyone was smiling. Some of his new friends were crying. Seeing his friends cry made him start to cry too. + +But before long, things started to become interesting. John's teacher showed the class a big book full of pictures and stories. Everyone stopped crying, and soon enough they were all learning and having fun. + +John enjoyed school so much, he knew he wanted to go back again. +One day, Tommy was very excited. He saw a mail truck coming down the street and knew something very special was arriving. It was his new piano! He just couldn't wait to see it. + +When the mailman dropped off the package, Tommy ran to open it. He was amazed at how beautiful it was. The piano was shiny and light. He wanted to touch and explore the keys. + +Tommy carefully opened the piano and when he pressed one of the keys, a nice, gentle sound came out. He was so excited to play his own music. + +He tried a few tunes and imagined himself playing like a concert pianist. He loved playing his new piano and playing on it made him feel so happy. He couldn't believe his room now had its own piano. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. One day, Sarah was very hungry. She wanted some food. But she couldn't find any. + +Sarah started to cry. Then she saw something in the distance. It was a big tree with lots of food! + +Sarah was happy. She ran over to the tree and started to eat the food. She ate and ate until she felt full. + +After she finished eating, Sarah wanted to stand on the tree to thank it for the food. But it was too tall. The tree was too difficult for Sarah to stand on. + +So she thanked the tree from the ground. Then Sarah went home, happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so adorable and loved to play with her toys all day. One day, something special happened. + +As she was playing, she suddenly saw a tear fall down from the sky. She was so curious that she ran to catch it. When she grabbed it, it turned into a big scoop of ice cream! She was so excited and ran to eat it. + +The ice cream tasted so delicious! She licked the cream off the cone, giggling in delight. After she finished, she wanted to share her treat with her friends. She invited them all over and they enjoyed the sweet, creamy treat with her. + +Everyone had so much fun eating the delicious ice cream together. They laughed and smiled until their bellies were full. After they waved goodbye, the little girl looked back on the day with the biggest smile. What an adorable day! +Once there was a silly bear. He liked to mail things. One day he got a very special delivery in the mail - a whip! He loved his whip and used it every day. + +He decided to use his whip to mail something fun. He talked to his friends and decided to mail a balloon. But the silly bear forgot each time he whipped the balloon the air escaped and it got smaller and smaller. + +By the time the balloon made it to its destination it was so small, no one could find it. The silly bear couldn't believe it! His friends thought it was funny but the silly bear felt embarrassed. + +In the end, the silly bear was happy he got to mail something and he also learned a valuable lesson - only mail things that won't get smaller in the mail! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three and liked to wear pretty clothes. One day, she was out with her mommy and noticed all the grown-ups wearing fashions from head-to-toe. + +The little girl wanted to dress up too. But her mommy wasn't very happy. She said clothes were filthy and she didn't want her daughter to get dirty. + +The little girl began to worry. She wanted to wear the same fashions like the grown-ups, but her mommy said no. + +Finally, her mommy agreed to let her wear new clothes. The little girl was so excited. She picked a pretty dress and shoes, and returned home looking like a true fashionista! + +From then on, the little girl was always dressed fashionably, and her mommy need not worry. +Once there was a little girl named Molly. She was 3 years old and she loved exploring. One day, Molly decided to go on an adventurous walk in her backyard. But as she was walking around, she suddenly saw something naughty. It was a big monster! The monster was very careless and was running around the backyard, wrecking things and making a mess. + +Molly was a bit scared at first, but then she realised she did not need to be. She gathered up all her courage. She slowly walked towards the monster, and the monster saw Molly. As soon as the monster saw Molly, it decided to play hide and seek with her. Molly was very excited and so they played together. + +The monster and Molly ran around the backyard, hiding behind trees and bushes. When they got tired, they sat down together. Molly looked at the monster carefully and saw that it was not as scary as she had thought. + +The monster was big, but it was gentle and kind. From that day forward, Molly and the monster were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susie. She was sad as she felt weak and alone. One day, she had an idea. She decided to go on a journey. + +Susie packed some food and said goodbye to her friends. She knew the path would be long but she was determined to get to her destination. + +Along the way, she met a group of animals. They were scared of her at first but Susie showed them that she trusted them. She asked them to join her on her journey. + +The animals said yes and they became fast friends. With their help, Susie's journey got easier. She felt brave and strong, even when things got tough. + +When they finally made it to their destination, they hugged each other goodbye. Susie's friends reminded her that she had the power to trust even when she felt weak. With that, Susie set off to begin another journey. +Once there was a heavy symbol. It was very special and people wanted it. But it was too heavy to carry. + +One day, a little girl found the symbol and wanted to take it home. She tried lifting it, but it was too heavy. She couldn't understand how she could take it home. + +That's when she had an idea. She folded the symbol in half. It became very small! She was now able to carry it and bring the symbol home. + +When she got home, the little girl showed everyone the special symbol which she had folded. They were all impressed with her clever idea! +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear. She was very thoughtful and loved to give hugs. One day she was walking through the woods and she heard a sound. It was a funny noise - it sounded like it was coming from a bush! + +The bear was curious, so she stepped closer. Suddenly, one of the leaves started to shake! It was so surprising! The bear was scared at first, but then she remembered how kind she was and she touched the leaf with her paw. + +The leaf opened and out came an adorable little bunny! He was so tiny, and his ears were shaking with fear. He had been scared all alone in the bush. + +The bear gave the bunny a big hug and soon the little bunny was feeling much better. He smiled at the bear, and the bear was so happy to see it. She was so thankful for being so thoughtful and helping the bunny feel safe in the woods again. +Once upon a time there was a staff. It belonged to a family of magicians. Everyone was happy but the staff had a careless feeling. + +One day the magicians asked their little girl to look after the staff while they went away. The little girl was so excited to be trusted with this special job. She held the staff very carefully. + +But as the days went on, the little girl started to get careless. She forgot to look after the staff and let it rest in a corner. As time went by, the staff started to feel sad. + +The magicians were very disappointed when they returned. They could see that their daughter had not been careful with their staff. So they taught her how important it was to look after things that are special and how to be careful. + +The little girl paid attention and soon the staff started to feel happy again. She made sure that the staff was looked after and was never careless with it again. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a cool little nut. He liked to zoom around the garden. On one sunny day, he zipped around the park, going faster and faster. He felt so excited that he almost forgot to take a break! + +The nut stopped suddenly. He smiled and said hello to some funny looking bugs, who also liked to zoom around. He even said hello to a big blue butterfly, who was zooming around in circles and spirals in the air. + +The nuts and the bugs were friends, and they all zoomed and played together. Soon it was time for the nut to go home, so he waved goodbye and zoomed off. He raced faster and faster, and he happily imagined he was flying in the sky. + +The nut zoomed faster and faster and soon reached his house. He took a small rest and waved goodbye to his friends. He knew that he could always come back and play. That was cool! +Once upon a time, there was an very important nation. All of the people in the nation were very nice and had never been in a fight. + +One day, somebody wanted to start a fight with the important nation. They started to stir up trouble and cause problems. + +The people in the important nation weren't scared and quickly got together to find a way to stop the fighting. Everyone worked together to figure out the best idea to help their nation. + +Finally, one brave person had an idea and spoke up. They said that everyone should be kind to each other and not fight. When the people heard this idea, they all agreed and nodded their heads. + +Since that day, people in the important nation have been very kind to each other. No one ever tries to stir up trouble because they know it isn't the best way to solve problems. + +The end. +Once there was a young girl named Emily. She was three-years old and her mommy and daddy loved her very much. Every day Emily would play in the backyard, feeling the grass between her toes and watching the birds in the trees. + +One day, Emily's mommy said she had a surprise for Emily. She picked Emily up and took her to the store. Inside, there were lots of different kinds of yogurt. Emily wanted to try each one! Emily tasted through apples, blueberries, and strawberries until she found her favorite - a lovely banana yogurt. + +Mommy said she was proud of Emily for testing all the yogurts. Emily said thank you and smiled, and started walking to the door. On the way out, Emily's mommy gave her a big hug and said, "I love you". Emily hugged back and said, "I love you too"! +Once there was an elderly couple who wanted to go visit a fountain. They invited their friends on a trip to the nearby fountain. They all packed their bags and drove to the fountain. + +When they arrived at the fountain, they were amazed! It was big, shiny, and surrounded by beautiful trees. They sat and watched the fountain for a while before taking a dip in the cool water. + +The elderly couple had so much fun in the fountain that they invited their friends to come back again. Everyone agreed and promised to come back for another visit soon. + +The elderly couple, their friends, and the fountain became fast friends. They all had a great time, and each time more and more people would come to visit the fountain. Even children came to ride the fountain's water jets and have fun. + +The elderly couple, their friends, and everyone else enjoyed the fountain so much that they decided to invite the whole world. And they did! Everyone had a great time and found joy in the elder couple's fountain. +Once there was a man and his wife. Every day they would go out together in their garden to learn new things. One day, the man taught his wife something amazing. He showed her how to make a beautiful garden with plants and flowers. + +The wife was so happy to learn the new things. She loved learning something new. She thanked her husband for teaching her the wonderful things. + +Every day they continued to learn something new together. The man taught his wife how to make birdhouses and grow vegetables. He also taught her how to take care of the garden. + +The wife was so thankful for all that her husband had taught her. She found it amazing how much she had learned and how much of a difference it made in her garden! She was very blessed to have a loving husband who was willing to teach her these amazing things. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Chuck and he was three years old. Chuck was feeling very weak and his mom knew he needed help. + +She took him to the store and showed him a sign. It said "Turn right here". Chuck thought it was funny and started to turn right. + +But then he saw something even more funny. He saw a small puppy coming towards him. The puppy was giggling and seemed to be asking him to turn left. So Chuck did. + +He followed the puppy and soon he found himself in a happy place with lots of bright colors. He felt much better now. He thanked the puppy for helping him find the special spot. + +The puppy just wagged his tail and ran off. Chuck smiled and knew he was the luckiest kid in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was playing outside one day when she got very tired. She lay down and fell asleep. + +When Sarah woke up, she noticed a big diamond next to her. She was excited, so she decided to bring the diamond home with her. She ran home to show her mommy the diamond. + +But when she got home, Sarah was very scared. She noticed that the diamond was glowing and moving! It suddenly came alive and started flying around the room. Sarah was very fearful. + +But then something amazing happened. The diamond stopped moving and suddenly it was very quiet. Sarah realized that the diamond was a magical creature! + +The diamond smiled and said, "I'm a fairy and I'm here to bring you lots of luck and love". Sarah laughed and was no longer fearful. She and the fairy became best friends and they continued to have lots of adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a fair sea. It was so big and beautiful. One day, a small boy wanted to explore the sea. He was only three years old and very brave. + +The little boy grabbed a seat. He put the seat in a boat and sailed on the sea. As he sailed, he saw lots of things. There were bright fish and colorful birds. He even saw a big ship. + +The boy kept sailing until he came to the other side of the sea. He saw a beach and lots of fair sand. He decided to get off his boat and explore. He played in the sand and made a sandcastle. Then, he looked for seashells. + +When he felt tired, the little boy went back to his boat. He put his seat back inside and sailed back home. He had a wonderful time by the fair sea. +Once upon a time there was a bee living in the forest. The bee was very busy collecting pollen every day. One day, the bee wanted to store some pollen for later. But it was difficult for the bee to do this. +The bee flew from flower to flower, in search of the best place to store the pollen. After a while, the bee saw an old tree. It looked like the perfect place to store the pollen. The bee collected the pollen and stored it safely under the tree. + +The bee was very pleased with itself. It had worked hard to find the right place to store its pollen. Now, the bee and the other animals in the forest would have enough food for the winter. And the bee had learned a very important lesson: it could be difficult, but it was also possible to store things for later. +Max had a stream in his backyard. He loved playing in the stream and fishing with his dad. + +One day Max noticed the stream was not happy. The stream had become troubled, and lots of smelly stuff was coming out of it. He wanted to help the stream, so he talked to his dad. + +His dad told him that he could help the stream. He said it needed more clean water and some plants to keep it healthy. So Max and his dad brought some plants from their garden and put them in the stream. Then they brought buckets of water from the house and poured it in the stream. + +The stream was very happy now! Max and his dad pulled the smelly stuff out of the stream and the water started to look clear again. + +Max was very proud of himself. He and his dad had helped the stream, and now it was healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. She was very lively and the two were always happy together. One day the man had a question. He wanted to know why his wife was so lively all the time. He thought and thought, but he could not come up with the answer. + +So he asked his wife, "Why are you so lively?" His wife thought for a moment and then said, "It is because I love you so much." The man smiled. Now he knew the answer. + +The man and his wife were very happy. Every day was so lively and full of joy. They laughed and played together and never stopped asking questions! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was feeling very sick with a sore throat and sneezing a lot. Her mum and dad were very worried and so they took her to see the doctor. + +The doctor put on a big smile and said that she was just a bit poorly. But Lucy's mum insisted that she had something more serious and so the doctor gave her a special check-up. + +The doctor said that Lucy had a cool, little bug that the medicine would fix. He showed her a big bottle of tablets which made Lucy giggle. She was so happy that she wasn't really sick, just a bit poorly. + +After taking the tablets Lucy felt much better and was soon running around the garden with her friends. Her parents were so pleased to see her looking much healthier. They hugged her tight and said "Thank you Doctor!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Paul. Paul was very happy and one day he decided to go to the park to fly his kite. + +Paul made sure his kite was safely in his bag and then he skipped to the park. The park was filled with lots of colors and he couldn't wait to see his kite fly. + +When he got to the park, Paul took out his kite and began flying it. He went higher and higher until his kite was out of sight. Paul felt so happy that he just had to take a nap. + +The sun was shining and the grass was nice and soft. Paul stretched out and quickly fell asleep. + +When Paul woke up he was very excited to fly his kite again. So he quickly grabbed it and continued to have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful street. Everyone who lived there was happy and friendly. They would always raise their voice in joy! + +One day, something amazing happened. A beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky! With its powerful colours, the rainbow made the street even more beautiful. + +The residents of the street were delighted. They decided to raise their hands in celebration and started to dance. Everyone sang out in joy at the sight of the rainbow. + +The powerful street sparkled that day. And from then on, whenever anyone saw a rainbow, they remembered the powerful street and the happy times they had there. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was 3 years old and liked to sing songs. One day, Lily wanted to sing a new song, but she did not know any new ones. + +Lily asked her mom if she could borrow a song. Mom said yes, and gave Lily an old song. The song was very sad and made Lily feel miserable. + +Lily practiced the song all day, but it was still very hard. Finally, when night came, Lily was able to sing the song! She sang the song over and over until she fell asleep. + +The next day, Lily was so proud that she had learned a new song. She thanked her mom for letting her borrow the song and went outside to play with her friends. They were all so impressed when Lily sang the song for them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to dream big. She wanted something new and special, something that no one else had. + +One day when she was playing in the kitchen, she saw something shiny and new. It was a stove! Jane was so excited. She imagined all sorts of fun things she could do with it. She knew that if she worked hard, her dream could come true. + +So Jane started picking up little pieces of wood and carrying the stove to her house. Eventually she arrived with the new stove in tow. The kitchen was brighter and happier with the stove there. + + Jane cooked yummy meals for her family every day. She loved being able to prove to them that anything is possible as long as you dream! +Once upon a time there was a duck. She was very weak and she felt scared. She wanted to find a safe place to rest. + +One day the duck set out looking for a safe home. She searched near and far until finally she found a nice pond with lots of trees and plants. The duck was very happy and she decided to stay. + +The duck rested by the pond and soon she felt much better. The pond also had other animals, like fish and frogs. They all welcomed the duck and soon she was part of their group. + +The duck had found her safe home. She always felt happy there and never felt weak again. +Once upon a time there was a large, red mushroom. It sat in the middle of the grassy field, feeling very alone. + +Then one day, a little boy walked up to the mushroom. He stooped down and smiled. He said, “Hello!†+ +The mushroom was so excited it almost jumped up in the air. The little boy decided to pick the mushroom, so he carefully pulled it out of the ground. Then he started walking away. + +The mushroom felt sad. He wished he could stay in the grassy field and be near all of his friends. He regretted being so far away. + +The little boy took the mushroom home and put it in his garden. The mushroom was excited because he made a new friend and the garden was very beautiful. He wasn't so sad anymore. + +The mushroom and the little boy stayed friends for a very long time. The mushroom sat in the garden each day, never regretting being far away from the grassy field. He was very happy with his new home. +Once upon a time, there was a big penguin. Every morning, the penguin would go for a walk in the park. One day, the big penguin saw something funny! It was a big balloon! The big penguin made a funny face and waddled over to the big balloon. The big penguin stretched out its wings and tried to grab the big balloon with its beak. But the big balloon was too far up in the sky! + +The big penguin was very sad. Suddenly, it had an idea. It ran over to the pond and started to swim. All of a sudden, the big penguin shot up into the air and flew to the big balloon! The big penguin grabbed the big balloon with its beak and flew back to the pond. The big penguin was so excited! It had never seen anything like it before. + +The big penguin was so happy it had seen the big balloon. From that day on, it was always on the lookout for more things it could see. +John was upset. He had been playing outside and he really wanted to mark something. He had a stick in his hand and he looked around for something to mark. Suddenly, he saw a motion. It was a motion from the trees in the wind. He was excited. He ran to the trees and started to mark them with his stick. He scratched and scratched until he was satisfied with the marks he had made. He smiled and ran back home feeling very happy. +Once, there was a cherry tree. It was very happy, but sometimes it disagreed with its friends. One day, the cherry tree was feeling a bit fearful. The other trees had been talking, and the cherry tree didn't like what they were saying. It told them it wanted to be different, but they disagreed. + +The cherry tree was a bit sad, so it looked for someone who would understand it. It found a little bird, who listened carefully to its worries. The bird chirped and sang, and the cherry tree felt happier. The bird said it was OK to be different. + +The cherry tree was so grateful, it gave the bird some of its cherries. Then, they both danced and played in the branches until it was time to go home. The cherry tree went to sleep that night feeling much better, knowing it was OK to be different. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was very stubborn. Everytime her mom asked her to do something, she wouldn't listen. One day, Anna wanted to rock in the rocking chair that was in the corner of the room. Her mom said, "No, Anna, that's not for you." But Anna was stubborn and she left the room to rock in the chair. She rocked and rocked and rocked until she was almost falling asleep. But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom! The mom said, "Anna, you have been so stubborn today. No more rocking!" Anna knew she was in trouble and stopped rocking. From then on, Anna was very careful to obey her mom. +Once upon a time there was a hairy bear. The bear was very excited because he was going to the stadium. The stadium was very big, and the bear could hardly wait to get there. + +He was ready to go, so he headed to the stadium. When the bear got there, he saw people playing and having fun. He was so excited to join them. + +The bear ran over and partied with the children. They played games, laughed and smiled the entire time. The bear was having the time of his life. + +At the end of the day, the bear was so tired from all of the fun that he had. He thanked everyone for the great day, and said goodbye. He then went home and took a big nap! +John and his mom were walking down the street. John saw something different. He asked his mom what it was. She said it was a billboard. John walked closer and saw it had lots of pictures. He excitedly asked what it was for. His mom said people used it to tell others about their things. + +John looked around and saw other billboards too. Each one looked different and tried to do the same thing. John thought it was competitive so he pointed to one and said "I see that one". His mom noticed he was getting excited and said it was time to go. + +John was sad to leave, but happy he saw the billboards. He liked learning what they were used for and seeing how competitive each one was. He wanted to see them again soon. +Once there was a girl called Jane. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, while exploring her garden, she found something lovely. It was a little purse! Jane was so excited and she ran indoors to show her mum. + +Her mum smiled and said it must belong to the fairies. She said it looked like a special purse, full of magic. Jane couldn't believe it and she held it tightly. It seemed like the best thing ever! + +Jane took her purse everywhere with her. She showed it to her friends, who all said it was so lovely. She even showed it to her grandparents and they said it was very special too. Everywhere Jane went, people would comment on her lovely purse. + +Jane was so proud of her purse and she kept it safe. She knew that it was full of magic and she treated it with love. That purse seems like the best discovery Jane ever made! +Once upon a time, there was an original fire. It would wave to everyone it saw. It waved to all the animals, the trees, and even the bugs. Everyone who saw it was happy and the fire was very friendly. + +One day the fire saw a little boy walking by. The little boy was scared of the fire at first, but the fire just kept waving. The little boy was curious, so he waved back. From then on, the two were great friends. + +Whenever the little boy was close, the fire would wave. Sometimes the little boy would climb onto its back and they'd go on an adventure. They traveled through fields and forests, over rivers and across oceans. It was so much fun! + +When the day was done, the fire would wave goodbye and the little boy would walk home. The fire would keep on waving until it couldn't see him anymore, and then it would take a rest. + +The fire and the little boy were very special friends, and they always will be. They still wave to each other when they have the chance. +John went to the park to play. He saw a kite with beautiful stripes in the sky. He felt excited and ran to get a kite of his own. + +John's dad gave him a brush and they went to the field. It was time to fly the kite! John's dad held the kite up high, and John bowed as he watched it rise into the sky. He was so happy to see it flying! + +John's mom had made a delicious snack for him to eat while he watched the kite. It was a sandwich with cheese and apples. John was so happy to eat it! He was happy and full, so he said goodbye to his dad and started walking home. + +John looked up at the sky, and the kite was still there, flying higher and higher as he walked. He smiled and waved, and he felt so proud that he could bow and fly a kite. He was glad he could fly something so beautiful in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a factory in a wild place. One day, a young boy decided to explore the factory. He carefully navigated his way through the dark and musty corridors, looking for secrets. As he rounded a corner, he heard a noise. It was quiet at first, but then it got louder and louder. + +He suddenly realized it was coming from the top of a huge pile of boxes. Suddenly, he slipped! He slide all the way to the bottom, making a loud clatter. As the noise settled, he heard a thumping coming from one of the boxes. He quickly opened it up, and a small rabbit popped out! + +The rabbit was so excited to be free, it hopped around the factory in a wild way. The young boy laughed, watching the rabbit play. It was the most fun he'd ever had! So he decided to keep the rabbit as a pet. They were the best of friends, and every day they played in the factory until they were tired. + +The End. +Once there was a truck. It was obedient and went wherever it was told. One day, it went to the park. Just then, something special happened. The truck was so surprised to see a puppy! The puppy wagged its tail and was so cute. The truck made a beep and the puppy barked. They played together and were so happy. They ran around and even chased the birds. The truck was so excited and the puppy was very obedient. Then, they said goodbye and the truck went home. The end! +Once there was an otter who lived beside a small lake. He was a very happy otter, and he enjoyed playing in the lake all day long. + +One day, the otter noticed a small bird and he invited her to go swimming with him. The little bird was scared, but the otter was very friendly and kind. He said, "It's ok, I won't hurt you. Let me show you how to swim!" + +The little bird was very hesitant, but eventually she decided to accept the otter's offer and she started to swim. The otter showed her how to swim around the lake, he even taught her some tricks! The otter was so proud when the little bird was able to swim on her own. + +The otter and the little bird became good friends. They would meet everyday near the lake and have lots of adventures together. The little bird was so happy that she had a friend to share her days with! +Jane was so excited! Today was her birthday, and everyone was coming to celebrate. There were so many people in her house, even a few strangers. + +Jane ran around the room, showing off her presents to everyone. One present was very heavy. She held it in both arms carrying it around to everyone. + +The birthday party was very fun. Everyone danced, sang and ate delicious cake. Jane was so happy with all the presents and the party. + +Finally it was time for the party to end. Everyone said goodbye and hugged Jane. The strangers waved goodbye and said they had a great time. + +Jane felt so happy. Celebrating her birthday party was so much fun! +Once there was a little squirrel who liked to play outside. She would throw acorns in the air and then try to catch them. She was having so much fun! But then she noticed something in the sky - it was a hawk! And he was flying right towards her! + +The squirrel knew she had to get away, so she tucked her tail and ran. She went as fast as she could, but the hawk kept getting closer. Then she saw a tree! She ran and ran until she jumped into the tree and it was safe. + +The squirrel hugged the tree and looked outside. She saw the hawk look around and then fly away. The squirrel was so happy she could have jumped from tree to tree! + +She looked down and saw the acorn she had been playing with. She grabbed it tight in her paws and started to throw it. She was safe and she could play again. +Robbie and his mom went to the store. Robbie saw a blue collar. He asked his mom to buy it for him. She said yes! + +When they got home, Robbie wanted to organize all his things. He put the blue collar in his special drawer. + +Then he went outside and played with his toys. When he was done, Robbie came back inside to organize his toys. He put the blue collar in his toy box. + +Robbie was so happy with how he organized his things. He was very proud of himself. He felt like a big boy! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very curious. She used to love going on adventures to explore and learn new things. One day she decided to take a walk to explore a nearby forest. + +As she walked, Lucy heard wonderful music. She followed the sounds and eventually found a huge tree with something magical hung from its branches. It was a mobile that moved and made beautiful music when the wind blew. Lucy was so excited to have discovered something so special. + +Lucy kept visiting the tree every day. The music was too beautiful to resist. She tried to reach up and grab it, but it was too high and far away. She started to feel sad, until an idea popped into her head. + +She started collecting twigs, leaves, and anything else she could find to make a string. Using her hands, she patiently strung them together until it was long enough to hang the mobile from the tree. After making a few more attempts, she finally succeeded and hung her mobile from the tree. + +The music playing from the mobile was so magical and delightful, it made everything seem easy and comfortable. Even though it was a difficult job, Lucy was really glad that she accomplished that. She smiled and said goodbye to the magical tree. The next day, she promised herself to come back and visit her new friend! +Once upon a time there was a creative earth. It had mountains that twisted in different shapes and sizes, and pretty rivers that shined like stars. It was a very happy place. + +Suddenly, one day, everything started to twist and turn. The mountains flew in circles and rivers whirled around in a dizzy swirl. The earth twisted and spun and spun. + +The people living on earth were scared and didn’t know what to do. But then, something amazing happened! A big, bright star appeared in the sky and the earth stopped spinning. + +The people were so relieved. They thanked the star for saving the earth. Ever since then, the people of the earth have been very thankful for the star and for being so creative. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very mad and wanted to bite the world. His teeth were big and sharp and he wanted to use them to make a mark. He was so angry he yelled and waved his arms. He ran to the top of a hill and opened his mouth wide. He took a big bite of the world. But it tasted different than he expected. It was sweet and yummy! He smiled, feeling happy and calm. The world was a wonderful place to explore, even with bite marks here and there. He had learned that being angry doesn't solve anything, but understanding the world around him did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna wanted to find something special. She looked in her room and spotted a file in the corner. She picked it up and opened it. Inside, there was something very smelly! It was a smelly old toy. Anna put her nose up to the toy and breathed in the smelly scent. Then, she smiled. Anna held the smelly toy tightly and decided it was the perfect toy for her. +Once upon a time there was a big red monkey. He was very independent and liked to go out alone. One day while he was exploring in the forest, he found a big piece of meat. He snapped it up and gobbled it down quickly. He was very happy and it made him feel strong and smart. + +The next day he went back into the forest and found a bigger piece of meat. He snapped at it and ate it up, and then he went and found another. He kept on eating until he was full, and he always felt happy and independent. + +He kept on exploring the forest and finding more meat, becoming more and more independent every day. As he kept exploring he found even bigger pieces of meat, and became even stronger. He kept growing bigger and bigger until he was able to snap huge pieces of meat without any trouble. He was very proud of himself and very happy. + +The big red monkey that loved to snap meat continued exploring and eating until he was too big, strong and independent to be stopped. He stayed that way and never stopped looking for more meat, until he was the biggest and most independent monkey in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a brave dog named Rover. He lived in a big house with a stove in the kitchen. One day, Rover noticed something strange happening near the stove. He saw a shiny ball start to vanish! He barked and barked, but the ball kept vanishing until it was all gone. + +Rover wondered where the ball had gone. He was confused and scared, so he went to look for help. He ran around the house and found his mom. He yipped and barked until his mom came to see what was wrong. + +She looked at the stove and saw nothing. But then, she noticed something shiny on the kitchen floor. It was the ball! Rover's mom was very happy to find the ball and thanked Rover for being so brave. + +So, Rover and his mom hugged, and the ball stayed up on the kitchen shelf from that day onwards. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny had a big day. He wanted to rest and have some fun. So he hopped into a field and lay down in the soft grass. He closed his eyes and let the sun warm his fur. + +He enjoyed the peaceful day. For a while he just lay there. Then he saw a baby bird nearby. The bird had a broken wing and could not fly. So the bunny hopped closer to take a better look. + +He felt so sorry for the bird. He immediately decided to help. He found a safe place for the bird in the nearby tree. He also picked some fresh leaves for the bird to eat. + +The bunny was tired after his big day. So he hopped back into the soft grass to rest. He watched the cute baby bird eat the fresh leaves. He was so happy to help the bird. He lay there and fell asleep in the sun. +One day there was a very excited little mouse. She was about to do something amazing. She was going to play the violin for the very first time! She was so excited that she ran off to get the violin. + +At first, everything went well and she held the violin. Then her hands shook and she started to panic. She didn't know how to make the beautiful music she had heard before. + +Luckily, her friend the rabbit was there to help her. He showed her how to play the violin and told her to hold it like this. Together, they put their paws on the strings and made amazing music. + +As they played, all the animals in the forest stopped to listen. They all oohed and aahed at little mouse’s perfect music. She had made the most amazing sound out of her little violin! Everyone was so very proud of her. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Alice and Bob. They wanted to play a game, but it wasn't easy to agree on which game. They tried to be nice and take turns choosing, but eventually they started to fight about it. Bob wanted to play dolls, but Alice thought that was boring. She wanted to play a game with food, because food can be so tasty. + +So they decided to have a food fight! Alice and Bob ran around the garden, throwing yummy food at each other. They laughed and smiled as they got messier and messier. After a while they both realized that they were having the most fun they'd ever had! + +Alice and Bob hugged each other tightly and realized that it's best to be friends, even when it can be hard. From then on, Alice and Bob played dolls and had food fights, making sure to always end in a hug. + +And they all lived happily ever after. The end! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She was very confused. Every day she would number her toys and count her friends. But no matter how much she tried, she never felt happy. + +One day, Daisy felt a pull in her heart and realized that she was missing something. She wandered around her room, looking for the thing deep inside her heart. + +Suddenly, Daisy spotted something! It was a little box full of shiny numbers. She opened the box and was filled with so much joy that she started dancing and spinning around the room! + +It was then that Daisy understood what it was that was missing in her heart - numbers. Now Daisy was never confused and felt confident in counting her friends, her toys and all the numbers in her box! +Sam and Mommy were having a fun day. They went to the park and Sam saw some cable. He ran over to it, excited. He pulled on it and watched it move. Mommy laughed and said "Let's relax here for a while." + +So they sat on the grass and watched the cable move up and down. After a while, Mommy said, "Thank you for being so grateful, Sam. Let's go home now." + +Sam smiled, he was so happy that he had been able to relax and he was really grateful for it. He took Mommy's hand and they started to walk home. They waved goodbye to the cable when they left. +One day, a little girl called Alice went to the museum with her mum and dad. The museum was filled with all kinds of amazing things. Alice got very excited and wanted to look at everything. + +First, she went to look at the dinosaur bones. They were so big and were standing so tall. Alice thought they were amazing. + +Next, Alice looked at the paintings. They were so colourful and beautiful. Then, she went to stand in front of the big, scary dinosaur statue. It was bigger than anything Alice had ever seen! + +Alice was scared but her mum and dad said it was safe and nothing would happen. So, Alice stood looking at the dinosaur for a long time. She was amazed and very brave. + +Soon, Alice and her parents went home. Alice had had a very exciting day at the museum. +Once upon a time there was a nice man called Tom. Tom was a very patient man. Other people knew Tom well because he was always kind and helped everyone. + +One day Tom decided to make a special journey. He was going to heal people everywhere he went. Tom had heard of many people who were unwell. He wanted to help them feel better. + +Tom packed his bags and set off. Everywhere he went people needed help. Tom was so kind and caring. He helped them all by listening and showing patience. + +Often the people Tom helped gave him a special name. They called him 'The Healer'. It made Tom feel very proud and he knew it was because of his patient and caring ways. + +Tom carried on his journey healing people wherever he went. He was helping people feel better. Tom was becoming the special 'Healer' everyone said he could be. +Mandy was an alert three year old girl. She had bright eyes and a happy smile. One day, she was so excited to find a red tap in her backyard. She said a loud, "welcome" to the new tap, and then decided to explore it. She ran her hand along the cool metal and turned its handle. Suddenly, water started coming out! It was a magical experience for her. She spent hours playing in the water and splashing around. In the end, Mandy was very happy. She had welcomed a new tap into her backyard, and they had a lot of fun together. +Once there was a brave knight who wanted to fight. He had to face many dangerous enemies, so he stood tall and serious. He had to be brave and strong to fight against the bad monsters. + +The knight had lots of armor and even a big sword. He was ready for the fight. He looked strong and fierce. But then he saw another knight who was also ready to fight. + +The two knights faced each other. They both had tough fights before, so they were ready and serious. They were both brave knights and the fight was going to be an epic one! + +They both lunged forward and started to swing their swords. There was a lot of shouting and clanging. They pushed each other back with their swords, but neither one gave up. They were both determined to win! + +At the end, the brave knight was able to win! All the bad monsters were gone and the knight had saved the day. He stood tall and proud, knowing that he had fought bravely and won. +John loved playing with his friends. But one day, he saw something that made him tear up. He saw a human crying. John was so sad he didn't know what to do. + +Then John noticed something brilliant in the air. There was a bright light! It was a butterfly! The butterfly flew right over to the human and hugged them. John watched as the butterfly fluttered around the human and dried their tears away. + +John smiled. He was so happy he couldn't help but laugh. Then he ran over to the human and hugged them too! Friendship was so brilliant! +Emily was a little girl. She had a big, warm pumpkin. She wanted to swing it. Emily took the pumpkin and ran to the park. She looked for a tree with a big branch. She found one near the playground. Emily put the pumpkin on the branch and climbed up. She held onto the pumpkin with one hand and the branch with the other. Emily swung the pumpkin back and forth. She laughed as the pumpkin swung in the sunshine. Emily's mom and dad watched from the ground. They laughed too! Emily swung and laughed until it was time to go home. She hugged the warm pumpkin goodbye and left the park. Emily smiled, happy that she got to swing her pumpkin. +Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl who wanted to marry. They both put their hands on a special sign. The sign was secretly hidden in a box. + +The girl and boy said how much they loved each other and promised to stay together forever. They hugged each other and spun around, they were so happy. + +Suddenly a beautiful light filled the room. Everyone clapped and cheered, it was magic. The sign began to glow and sparkle so brightly. It was the sign of marry! + +The girl and boy looked into each other's eyes, smiled and hugged. They were married and would be together forever. From that moment on, the sign would always stay hidden and keep them safe. +Once upon a time there was an old man and a young boy. The man was loyal to the boy and loved him very much. They were always together, playing in the garden and running around the park. + +One day, the man mentioned something special to the boy. He told the boy that there was a magical mirror in the forest and it would shine brightly if the boy was loyal to him. + +The boy was so excited and he couldn't wait to see what the mirror would look like. So the old man took the boy to the forest. When they got there, the boy looked around for the magical mirror. He couldn't see it! + +Suddenly, the boy noticed something shiny in the corner. It was the magical mirror! The boy was delighted. He thanked the old man for being loyal to him. + +From then on, the boy visited the magical mirror every day, and it would always shine brightly. The boy could see how loyal his old man was and they were always very happy together. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was three years old and very eager. One day, the girl went to the beach and decided to sit in the sand. She looked around and noticed a tall palm tree by the shore. She was so excited to see the palm tree that she got up quickly to go and explore. + +The girl went up to the palm tree and touched it. She felt the rough bark against her fingers and admired the shape of the long leaves. She felt so curious as she looked up and around the tree, so eager to explore. + +The girl decided to sit at the base of the palm tree. She hugged her legs to her chest and closed her eyes, taking in the soothing sights and sounds of the beach. She sat there for a while, feeling the light breeze and listening to the sound of the waves. + +After a while, the girl opened her eyes and stood up. She waved goodbye to the palm tree, thanked it for keeping her company, and ran off to explore the rest of the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. He had a big, shiny stone. He loved his stone and kept it near him all the time. + +One day, he was showing it off to his friends. He was boasting about how valuable it was. All of a sudden, the stone split in two. He looked very surprised! + +His friends were sad for him. They thought it was too bad that the stone was ruined. But the wealthy man smiled. He said, "It is ok. This is a special stone. Now it is worth much more than before!" + +The man was right. The stone was still valuable and very special. He kept it with him always, even though it was split in two. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman. He was a very brave man and he loved to help people. One day, he went to the store to buy a new hat. He was very careful when he picked out his hat and made sure it was just right. + +The fireman paid for the hat and thanked the storekeeper. Then he put it on, and it looked great! As he left the store, he felt proud to be a fireman. + +He walked down the street and stopped to watch some kids playing. When the kids saw the fireman, their eyes lit up. They cheered, “Hi, Fireman!†The fireman smiled and waved. He was so happy to know that all the kids loved him. + +Finally, he went back to the fire station with his new hat on. He was proud that he had been so careful and chose the perfect hat. He was ready to help people and put out fires. +Once there was a bunny who wanted to make something. He thought really hard and then he had an idea - he wanted to make something out of clay. So he hopped around to find some clay. + +Soon he found a big pile of clay and he was very happy. He started to shape it with his hands and feet until it was just the way he wanted it. + +When he was finished, he had made a funny looking pot. He was very pleased with his work. But suddenly he heard a loud voice. It was the clay! It was demanding something in return. + +The bunny was confused. What did the clay want? Then the clay spoke again and said it wanted a hug! The bunny thought this was a funny request, but he gave the clay a big hug anyway. + +The clay was very happy and thanked the bunny for his kind gesture. The bunny smiled, happy that his clay got what it wanted. +It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining brightly. All the birds were chirping happily. Suddenly, it started to rain. The rain was cool and refreshing. + +There was a little girl outside playing with her friends. She had a violin in her hands and she started to play. The music was so beautiful and incredible. It was like nothing anyone had ever heard before. + +The little girl was missing her parents, so she just kept playing and playing her violin. The rain created a beautiful backdrop for her music. Suddenly, the sun started to come out and the rain stopped. Everyone started cheering, as the amazing violin music drifted around. + +The little girl smiled and laughed. She had an incredible music experience. She felt so lucky to have discovered the beauty of violin music on such a sunny day. +Sara was playing in the park when she saw a glove lying on the ground. She was very careful as she picked it up. She wondered who it belonged to so she started to listen. + +Suddenly, Sara heard a voice coming from the other side of the playground. She quickly ran over and saw a little boy crying. He said he had lost his glove and was feeling very sad. + +Sara was so happy to help the little boy. She took the glove out of her pocket and handed it to the boy. He was so surprised and thanked Sara for being so kind. + +Sara smiled and gave him a big hug. From then on, Sara promised herself she would always listen and be more careful. +Once upon a time there was a worm named Pinky. He was a happy worm, but he was lonely. His friends had all moved away, so he had nobody to play with. He wanted to find someone new. + +One day, Pinky went to a new park. He saw lots of people, but none of them noticed him. So, he kept looking. He even looked under a bench, but no one was there. + +Then he heard a giggle. He looked around, and then he saw it. A little pink worm! She was laughing and wiggling her body. Pinky went up to her. + +"Hi, what's your name?" He asked. + +"I'm Wiggle," she said. + +Pinky and Wiggle became the best of friends. They were always together, playing and having fun. They were so happy! + +And that's the story of Pinky and Wiggle, the two best worm friends ever. +Tommy was very sad. His mum and dad had gone away and left him with his nana. He didn't like it there. He missed having his own bed and his mum and dad. + +Every day at nana's house was the same. Nana served dinner at the same time every night. It was always the same food too. Tommy hated dinner at nana's house. + +Tonight was different though. Nana said to Tommy, "Hey Tommy, why don't you come with me to get some dinner? We're going to the park." Tommy was excited. He hadn't been to the park in a long time. + +When they got there, Tommy saw an open picnic basket on a blanket. As Tommy and nana opened the basket, Tommy saw all kinds of food he'd never seen before. He couldn't believe his eyes! He was so happy he forgot all about hating dinner at nana's house. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzzy. Buzzy lived in a meadow full of sweet flowers. Buzzy was busy all day, visiting different flowers and collecting their sweet nectar. One day, he decided that he wanted to try something new. He flew up and away from the meadow to explore. + +He soon came across a giant tree with a lot of branches. He hovered around it, deciding if he should land on a branch. Just then, he saw a branch with a small hole in it. It was available for him to explore. So, he decided to land and have a look. + +He flew into the hole and noticed it was filled with sweet honey. It was the best honey he had ever seen! He started sampling the different honey available and soon discovered a hidden cache of honey. He was so excited! He filled his stomach with the sweet honey, feeling satisfied. + +Buzzy then decided to fly back to the meadow and share the news of his discovery with his friends. Soon enough, all the other bees in the meadow became aware of the sweet honey and they too decided to fly over to the tree and try some. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree. It had lots of branches. Everyday, a blue bird would sit on one of the branches and sing a happy song. One day, something special happened. It began to rain and the tree was ready to become something special. The branches of the tree started to stretch and became longer. When the rain stopped, the tree had grown so much taller and a new branch had appeared at the very top. The blue bird was so excited to see the new branch. He flew to the top and started to sing a happy song for the new branch. The tree was proud of the branch and was ready to take on the world. + +The blue bird was so happy that the tree was now ready. He stayed in the tree and sang his happy song every day. The tree and the blue bird were now friends and enjoyed spending time together. They were very happy. +Once there was a boy named Bob. Bob was three years old and he had lots of toys. But it was never enough. He was very selfish and always wanted more. + +One afternoon, Bob found something special under the bed. It was a needle! He was so excited and grabbed it to see what he could do with it. + +But the needle was sharper than Bob thought and it poked him in the finger. It hurt so much that he started to cry. His mom came over and soothed him by wiping away his tears. She said, 'No more needles for you, Bob'. + +Bob learned an important lesson that day. He knew that no matter how selfish he was feeling sometimes, there were some things he just didn't need. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Katie. She loved to play outside and explore the world. + +One day, she decided to go for a walk in the woods. As she went, she noticed something very special in a clearing. + +It was a muffin sitting on the ground. She kneeled down and picked it up. It was the most delicious muffin she had ever tasted. + +When she finished the muffin, Katie was very happy. She thanked whoever had left the muffin for her and went on her way. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind and share with others. You never know who might need it! +Once upon a time there were two friends, a girl named Lila and a boy named Sam. They were both very curious and always wanted to explore. + +One day, Lila and Sam decided to march around the neighbourhood. Everywhere they looked, the buildings were made of copper. The copper was so shiny and looked very expensive! + +Lila and Sam both wanted to touch the copper, so they got closer and closer. Then, they noticed that the buildings were very tall and they couldn't reach the top of the walls. They were disappointed and decided to march away. + +As Lila and Sam were marching back home, they saw a brand new building made of copper. They were so excited and quickly ran inside. Inside the building there were magical things, like a giant ballroom with giant mirrors and lights! + +Lila and Sam ran around, having lots of fun. They had a magical day exploring the expensive copper building. They will never forget their fun march around their neighbourhood. +Once upon a time, there was a small, lucky dog. He loved to play in the sun and take long naps. One day, he heard something loud. It was coming from the bathroom. He was curious so he slowly walked in. + +To his surprise, he found a bathtub. It was filled with fun bubbles. He immediately jumped in and started to snap his tongue. He was so happy to be in the bathtub. + +But soon, it was time to go. He had to leave the bathtub. But he wasn't ready yet. He didn't want to leave. He was so lucky to find the bathtub and have so much fun. + +Reluctantly, he hopped out of the bathtub and shook off the water from his fur. He said goodbye to the bathtub and thanked it for being so much fun. + +And so, the lucky little dog went back outside to play in the sunshine. +Once there was a family that lived in a big blue house. Dad was dependable and always wore his uniform to work. One day Mom announced they were going on an adventure. Dad hugged the kids and said it would be fun. + +Mom and Dad packed the car with all the necessary supplies. The family hit the road, singing songs and playing games. As they drove, Dad looked out the window and said, "remember when we lived in a big blue house?" + +The family had a great adventure. They even got to ride a hot air balloon! But eventually they made it back home. When they returned, Dad turned to his kids and said, "Do you remember when we used to live in a big blue house?" The kids smiled, hugged Dad and said, "Yes!" + +That big blue house was the most dependable place for the family. No matter the adventure, they always remembered to come back home. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to play. Every day the girl went outside and took her big ball with her. She loved to balance it on the top of her head while walking around. + +One day, the girl got a little too close to a jail and the guards saw her. They thought she was foolish and were going to take her away! But the girl quickly balanced her ball on her head, stepped over to the jail and started walking around it. The guards were confused and so the girl managed to get away without getting into any trouble. + +The girl learned a lesson that day. She was so proud of herself for being so smart and not getting stuck in jail. She understood the importance of being careful and using good judgement. She was very proud of herself for not being foolish. +Once upon a time, there was a tall building. It had many doors, but one of the doors was locked. A little girl wanted to find out what was inside the locked door. + +She looked around and found a board and some tools. She took the board and used it to help her reach the top of the door. The little girl put the board on the ground and stood on it. She was now tall enough to reach the door's handle. The girl grabbed the handle with her hand and started to unlock the door. + +A moment later, the door opened and the girl peered inside. To her surprise, there was a big surprise waiting for her. Inside the door, were two big boxes full of toys! The little girl smiled and ran in to start playing with her new toys. + +The girl was so happy that she had unlocked the door, and found her surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a kindly old man who had a very big job. He had to unpack onion. He had to unpack them fast so he could make soup for dinner. It was hard work, but the old man worked hard each and every day. + +One day, as he was unpack the onions, he heard a noise. It was coming from one of the boxes. The old man opened the box and what do you know? There was a little puppy inside! + +The little puppy was so cute. The man knew the puppy didn't belong in the box with the onions, so he decided to take care of it. He stopped unpack the onions and gave the puppy a big cuddle. + +The old man named the little puppy Onion and he was the best friend the old man ever had. Onion and the old man were very fast friends. Every day they would run and play together. + +And they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named John and Lucy. They were walking in the park on a beautiful day. Suddenly, they heard a noise. It sounded like a battery. + +John and Lucy looked around, but they didn't see it. Then, Lucy saw the battery behind an old tree. The battery was open and it was making a zapping sound. + +John and Lucy were scared. The battery was so loud and it was giving off sparks! Lucy was so scared she froze in her spot. + +But then John had a great idea. He ran to the park bench and grabbed some water. He poured the water on the battery. + +The water froze the battery and it stopped making noise. John and Lucy were so happy that the noise was gone. From then on, John and Lucy always visited the park together. And they made sure to always bring water with them! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She went to a festival with her family. She was very happy. She saw lots of people and so many colourful things! She felt like she belonged there. + +But then it got very busy. Suddenly, it was too noisy and too crowded. She felt a bit uncomfortable. She didn't like it as much anymore. + +Her mom saw how she felt. She took her away from the busy part of the festival and took her to a quiet place. The little girl felt much better. She felt safe and she liked being there. + +The little girl was happy that she belonged at the festival. She enjoyed all the fun and special things to do and see. The festival was very exciting! +Once upon a time there was a kind daddy who loved to take his little girl for a walk. One day, daddy and his daughter walked for a long time and it started to get dark. Daddy was worried, so he tried to manage the situation. He told his daughter that they needed to find a place to turn around and go home. + +They walked and walked, but they couldn't find a place to turn. Then, they found a disgusting alley where they could turn around. The alley was old and smelly, but daddy managed to find a way to turn around and go back home. + +The little girl was happy that they could find a way back, and they made it home in time before it got too dark. Daddy hugged his little girl, thanking her for helping him manage the situation. They both smiled and went inside to have dinner. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a duck who had a cap. He loved the cap very much and wore it everywhere he went. One day, the duck went for a swim in the pond and he got very, very wet. He knew that he had to take a bath so he could be nice and clean again. So, he went up to the top of the hill and looked down into the river. He saw some dead leaves floating in the river and he knew that was where he wanted to take a bath. He hopped in and got nice and clean again. He put his cap back on, feeling happy, and went back home. He knew that taking a bath was what he had to do. The end. +A small leaf was floating in the sky up high. It was moving very fast, like it was speeding! All of a sudden, a cool breeze blew and the leaf was pushed faster and faster away from the clouds. It flew over houses and fields and mountains until it could go no further. Eventually, the leaf came to rest on a soft patch of grass. As it gently drifted down, the leaf twirled and twirled until it finally flew away. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family. They had a small daughter who was three years old. She was always looking for something new to play with. + +One day, the family took a special trip. The little girl noticed a big box in the car and wondered what it was. When they reached their destination, the family opened the box. It was a file full of new games! + +The little girl was so excited. She put on her favorite dress and started to play with the games from the file. She had so much fun, playing with the new toys and games. + +The little girl was sad when it was time to go home. But her family promised her a new game next time she visited. The little girl was very excited to play with the game when the time came. She smiled and waved goodbye as they drove away. +The cat was mad. He wanted to steal the carpet. He used his small claws to try and reach the carpet but he couldn't quite get it. So he decided to ask the other animals for help. + +It was a competitive group of animals. Everyone wanted the carpet for themselves. But the cat was the most determined. He explained to the others that he just wanted the carpet to make his house more comfortable. + +So the animals worked together to help the cat. They lifted the carpet from the ground, and the cat ran off with it. Everyone cheered as the cat disappeared over the horizon! + +The carpet was now the cat's. And he was so proud. He snuggled up in his new carpet, and felt so happy and content. He knew he could never have gotten the carpet without his friends help! +Once upon a time there was a doggy. He was so cute! He was walking in the park one day when he saw something yummy. It was a smelly bulb lying on the ground. He couldn't help himself, so he ran over and bit it. + +But, oh no! Inside the smelly bulb was a bee! The bee was very angry that the doggy had eaten its home. It flew up to the doggy and tried to sting it! The doggy was very scared! He quickly ran away and didn't look back. + +The doggy was OK and he never bit a smelly bulb again. He learned his lesson: never eat something without looking carefully first! +Mike was in the playground with his friend. They were playing with a toy truck. Suddenly, Mike's teacher came to the playground and asked him to come to the classroom. Mike was very excited. He went to the classroom and saw a big, heavy blackboard standing in the corner of the room. He was wondering what was written on it. + +The teacher asked Mike to spend some time looking at the blackboard. Mike looked closer and saw that there were some letters and numbers written on the blackboard. He was very curious. After spending some time looking at the blackboard, Mike finally figured out what it said. He was so proud of himself! + +The teacher praised Mike and said he had done a great job. Mike and his friend went outside to play again and had lots of fun. Mike was happy he had been able to understand the heavy blackboard. He was so proud of himself! +The red brush was in the corner. It had been there for days. One day, a kind little girl called Emily came over and saw it. She didn't understand why it was still there! + +Emily picked up the brush. It was coloured a beautiful red. She looked around for someone who wanted it. + +At the same time, a little boy called Jack was playing nearby. When Emily saw him, she walked over and offered him the brush. Jack didn't understand what it was for, but he thought it was pretty. + +Emily took Jack's hand and showed him how to use the brush. She helped him brush his hair. After a few minutes, Jack finally understood. He smiled and thanked Emily for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Mike. Mike loved exploring and playing outside with his friends. One day, Mike wandered into a forest. + +Suddenly, he saw a special box tucked away in the corner - it was filthy and he wanted to find out what was inside! He carefully opened the box and revealed a bag of medicine. Mike didn't know what it was but he knew it was a secret. + +So Mike kept the medicine a secret, and told his mom about his discovery when he got home. His mom said the medicine was very special because it had the power to make people feel better. + +So with the help of the medicine, Mike and his friends were able to have lots of fun outside and do lots of exploring. They felt better than ever and now knew the importance of taking care of their health. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jo. Jo was very jealous of all her friends who went to the library. She wanted to go too! + +One day, Jo finally got to go to the library. She was so excited that she couldn't wait to find a book to read. She searched and searched, but she couldn't find one she liked. + +Suddenly, an idea came to her head. She decided to bury the book she was looking for. She started to dig a hole and put her book in it. Then she covered it up with dirt. + +When Jo was done, she was so proud of herself. Her book was safe and she would always be able to find it when she came back to the library. + +The End. +John was a three year old boy who loved celery. Every day he would walk outside to look for some. One day he spotted some yummy celery in the garden. John was so excited he ran to the celery, but before he could reach it the celery began to rise up into the air! John’s eyes grew wide as he watched the celery go higher and higher into the sky. + +John was so curious about where the celery was going that he decided to follow it. He ran and ran until he finally reached the clouds. To his surprise, John spotted the celery on a giant table full of yummy treats! Butterflies and birds flew around the table and John happily took some celery for himself. + +John couldn’t have been more thrilled. He thanked the sky and decided to take the celery home with him. Every day since then he has been able to visit the sky and eat yummy treats. John loves to rise up in the sky, and enjoy the celery treats. +Once there was a huge jeep. It was yellow and black and had four huge wheels. Every day the jeep went bump-bump up and down the hills with its driver. One day, the driver of the jeep got tired and wanted to take a nap. So he stopped and decided to bury the jeep. He made a big pile of dirt and dirt and dirt, until the jeep was covered up. Then the driver went to sleep. A few hours later, he woke up and looked for the jeep. He was so surprised when it was not there! He started to dig and dig until he found the jeep, all buried in the big pile of dirt and dirt. He was very happy and he drove the jeep home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to build something special. She wanted to build something that could bring her spirit to life. So every day she went to the park and gathered stones and sticks. She put them together to create a big castle. + +One day when she was building her castle, the sun was setting and she felt very sleepy. She put her head down and fell asleep. While she was sleeping something special happened. Suddenly, the sky lit up and a spirit came to life inside the castle. + +The spirit laughed and played with the little girl. They ran around the castle, chasing each other and having fun. The girl was so excited, she smiled and danced with joy! + +The little girl and the spirit had so much fun, but eventually the sun came back up and it was time to go home. The girl hugged the spirit goodbye and said "see you again soon!" + +Then she said goodbye and ran back home. She left the spirit behind, still inside the castle she had built. The girl knew that she would return and one day the spirit would be her best friend forever. +Once there was a little otter who was very ready to go play outside. He ran around in the grass and laughed with delight. He jumped on the rocks and watched the birds soar in the sky. + +Suddenly, he heard a splash and spotted an otter swimming in the water nearby. He was so excited and wanted to join in. He was ready to take a jump in. He kept splashing and jumping until he saw a big rock to relax on. + +The little otter hopped onto the rock and watched the other otter swim around. He felt so much joy and the muscles in his body began to relax. He felt so happy and content lying in the sun. + +The little otter was now ready to play again so he jumped back in the water and went for one more swim. He was so glad he had the chance to experience this adventure and was ready for the next one. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Lena. Lena was very curious and loved to explore the world. + +One day, Lena decided to go on an adventure. She looked far out to the west and saw a lovely grassy field. The field looked so inviting and Lena couldn't wait to explore it. + +So Lena began to stretch her legs and march down the hill. She felt the wind on her face and it felt so nice! Once she reached the field, she saw butterflies and bunnies playing together. She stretched out her arms and ran through the field. She felt so happy in that moment. + +As Lena ran through the field, she noticed how lovely it was. She stopped to look around and saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She bounded over towards it and saw the most amazing sight. It was the most beautiful sunset! + +Lena was so amazed by the sight of the sunset, that she just wanted to stay in that moment forever. As she looked out to the west, she remembered that she would always have this beautiful memory of a lovely adventure. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Joe and he was three years old. Joe had a toy gun that he played with every day but one day it stopped working. He asked his dad for help to repair it. + +Joe's dad was very good at doing repairs. He sat down with Joe and looked closely at the gun. He examined it carefully, looking for the problem. He found something wrong and told Joe, "I think I can make this gun work again. It will be fun and interesting to repair the gun." + +Joe was very happy to hear this. He watched excitedly as his dad worked on the gun. He asked lots of questions about what his dad was doing and why. Slowly, the gun started to work again. + +When it was all done, Joe was so pleased. He thanked his dad and hugged him tightly. Then Joe went off to play with his fixed gun. He had an exciting adventure that day and he was very proud of his dad who had helped him repair the gun. +Sally was a happy three year old girl. She loved going to visit her Uncle. He was always so nice to her. + +Today, Sally was extra excited because she was going to Uncle's house. She got into the car and they drove away. + +When they arrived, Uncle was waiting for them. He gave Sally a big hug and she was so happy! He took Sally into the backyard which was full of fun things. + +In the backyard, they used some noisy toys. Sally laughed and smiled as they played together. Uncle used his voice to make some funny noises and Sally loved it. She laughed and laughed until she couldn't laugh anymore. + +When it was time to leave, Sally hugged her uncle tight and said bye. She waved and smiled as the car drove away. She had a great day using the noisy toys with Uncle. +Once there was an eager little girl who wanted to join in with all the fun. She had a shiny red wallet and she couldn't wait to show it off to her friends. + +One day, they all decided to go on a picnic together. She ran ahead, so excited to join in with the adventure. + +Once they arrived, she opened up her wallet and showed everyone what was inside. There were shiny coins and paper notes, along with some special treats. Everyone was so impressed, they invited her to join in the fun. + +So, the little girl set about exploring the world around her. Before she knew it, the sun was setting and everyone had to go home. + +She was tired but happy, having had such a wonderful day. She hugged her wallet and smiled, eager for the next adventure to begin. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very creative and loved making things. + +One day she wanted to do something special. In her room she made a ladder with materials she found around her house. The ladder was very flexible because it could turn into different shapes. + +The girl wanted to use the ladder to do something special. She used the ladder to create a tent in her room. She was so proud of her creation and enjoyed playing in the tent. + +The girl also used her ladder to reach the books on top of her shelf. Everyday she would get a new book and create different stories with the help of her ladder. + +The girl was very happy and proud of her ladder. She used it to create lots of fun and interesting things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy who loved to play with her matches. She was always very careful, but one day she was playing and she spoiled one match. She felt so sad and hurt, because she knew she could not use it anymore. But, then something wonderful happened. Her mommy found her playing with the match and hugged her tight. She said "I'm sorry you hurt your match, but don't worry! We can go get some more from the store. Let's go have an adventure, ok?" + +Amy smiled. She was so glad her mommy had spoiled her with a surprise adventure, and she could get more matches to play with. + +The two of them took a walk to the store and Amy was so excited to pick out her new matches. She was so proud of herself- she had not only found new matches, she had also learned a very important lesson! +Once upon a time there was an attractive staff. It was shiny and beautiful. Every day a little girl would go and sit near the staff. She wanted to drink from it. She thought it was so cool. + +One day she asked the staff if she could drink from it. The staff said yes. So the girl clapped her hands in celebration and she took a big drink from the staff. + +The girl was so happy that the staff let her drink from it. She thanked the staff for being kind. Every day after that she would come back and visit the staff. She even gave it a big hug and thanked it for always letting her drink. + +The girl and the staff were best friends. They enjoyed spending time together and the staff was always happy whenever the girl came by to drink from it. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little pig named Willie. He was a very brave pig. He wanted to do something brave and, so one day, he decided to swim in the big pond. But in the pond there was a big and scary bull. Willie was a bit scared but he was still brave. + +So, Willie jumped in the pond and started to swim. Even though he was a bit scared, he kept swimming. But when he got to the middle of the pond, the bull saw him and started to swim after him! Willie swam and swam trying to get away, but the bull was so fast. + +Willie was so dizzy and tired from swimming, but he swam until he finally got to the shore. He made it! Willie was so proud of himself for overcoming his fear and completing his swimming goal. +Once upon a time there was a little sock. He was lost and all alone. He was sad until one day a hero came to rescue him. The hero was fast and he found the little sock in no time. He picked up the sock gently and said, "Do not be sad, I am here to help you." He took the sock home to his family and they were all very happy to have a new friend. Everyone took turns giving the little sock a hug and they all lived happily ever after. The End. +The little girl was playing outside when she saw a port lying on the ground. She picked it up, feeling guilty for taking something that wasn't hers. She didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she threw the port as hard as she could over the fence. She watched it fly away until she couldn't see it anymore. As she walked away, feeling relieved, she knew that she had done the right thing. +One day, Billy wanted to build something. He went to the store to get some screws. At the store, he saw many screws. He found one that was available. He thought it was perfect for his project. He asked an adult to buy it for him. + +When Billy got the screw, he couldn't wait to start building. He took out his hammer and was ready to go. He placed the screw in the wood and then hit it with his hammer. It fit perfectly and Billy was so happy. + +Billy built many projects using his screw. He was so proud of what he had made. His mom and dad were also very proud of him. They even gave him a big hug for being such a smart kid. +The spike had to protect something. He was very patient, waiting for hours and hours until he saw the thing he needed to guard. It was a little kitten, looking scared and alone. The spike bowed down, like he was getting ready to fight. He would not let anyone hurt this little kitten. + +Then, suddenly, a big dog came jumping out of nowhere. Its bark was loud and frightening. The spike bravely jumped up in front of the kitten, ready to defend it. He stood tall and sturdy, letting the dog know that he was not going to let it get close. + +The dog barked again, but the spike did not move. The little kitten scampered away, finding a safe place to hide. The spike stayed in front of the dog until it finally got bored and ran away. + +The spike felt happy and proud. He had done his job and protected the kitten. He was just so patient! +Once upon a time there was a generous man. He was always kind and gave away nice things to others. He made many people happy. + +One day, the generous man was sent to jail. He was very sad to go and did not understand why it was happening. His friends still believed in him so they sent him lots of nice things every day. + +The generous man was thankful for their kindness and got to stay strong. Eventually, he was let out of jail and was so happy to be free. He thanked his friends and gave them even more nice things. + +The generous man was so glad to be back, and he was determined to be generous to everyone again. His friends were proud of him and believed in him. The generous man was happy to help others and it made them all very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. Every day, she would wake up nice and early and go to the park. She loved to play with her friends and have lots of fun! + +One day, Emily decided to stay a little longer and play hide and seek until it was nearly dark. When Emily woke up the next morning, the sun was too bright for her sleepy eyes! She closed them tight and cuddled up in a cozy spot. + +When she opened her eyes again, Emily noticed something very special. She had gained a surprise present while she was asleep: new pajamas! They were soft, clean and exactly what she had wished for! Emily was overjoyed. + +From that day on, Emily always made sure to arrive at the park earlier so she could finish playing and get home to bed. She gained something extra special every night: a good night's rest! +Once upon a time there were two friends: Bob and Penny. Bob had a mighty scare when he saw a big and fluffy penguin. But Penny was brave and said, "Don't worry, Bob! That penguin looks friendly". So Bob stepped closer and was surprised when the penguin smiled and said, "Hi! I'm looking for a friend". So Penny and Bob became friends with the penguin. They all played together in the park and Bob was no longer scared of the penguin. Together they were mighty, and they all had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a big, blue house. They were very polite and often said please and thank you to each other. + +One day there was a storm. They heard a loud noise, and suddenly a tornado came near the house. It blew and blew, but the family stayed safe and the house remained standing. + +The family was very happy to be safe. They thanked the tornado for staying away from their house, and thanked each other for being brave. + +The family was so thankful to be safe, they decided to share their happiness with their neighbours. They made a polite telephone call, and thanked everyone for being helpful. + +The family was glad that the storm was over, and thanked the tornado for not causing any damage. They were glad it was gone, and that the storm was finished. + +The family was very happy and thanked each other for staying safe. The house was still standing and the neighbourhood was okay! +Clara marched in the park with her friends. She was excited to go to a party. The only way to get there was to march. She and her friends skipped along, singing and laughing. + +The party was easy to find, it was close to the swings. Everyone cheered when they arrived. Clara got to eat lots of cake and play fun games. She even won a prize! + +When it was time to go home, Clara marched back with her friends. She was so happy to have had a great day at the party. It was easy and fun! +Once upon a time there was a boy who lived on the beach. One day he was playing in the sand when suddenly a really big wave came and it made him very scared. He tried to run away, but the wave was coming too fast. Then, it made the sand disappear! + +He was so sad and felt very bad. He missed all the sand where he used to play. He thought about the wave and how it made everything disappear. He realised it was not so bad after all, and now he could explore new things. + +Soon enough, he found a beach made of rocks. It was so much fun to play there, but he had to be careful because the waves were much bigger than before. He would still remember the day the sand disappeared, but this time he didn't feel bad. He was happy and thankful for the new beach he could explore. +Once upon a time, there was a special monkey named Mandy. She was very rare and she had a fun job! Her job was to unpack a mysterious box with a microphone inside. + +When Mandy opened the box, she was amazed! She had never seen a microphone before and it sparkled in the sunshine. She was so excited that she started to jump and dance around the box! + +Next, Mandy carefully picked up the microphone and started to unpack it. First she found a cable, then some big buttons and then lots of little pieces. She arranged them all into a neat pile on the floor. + +When she was all done, Mandy took the microphone and sang her favorite song out loud. Everyone around her clapped and cheered! They were really happy that Mandy had been able to figure out how to unpack the rare microphone. + +Mandy was so proud of herself and she knew that she'd done a great job. She hugged the microphone and made a promise that she'd never forget this special moment. Then she put the microphone back into its box and danced back home. +Joey was very quiet. He had a ticket and he wanted to increase it. He didn't know how to do this. He thought for a long time. Then he had an idea - he decided to go to the park. He thought that maybe there he could find a way to increase his ticket. + +When Joey arrived at the park, he saw a lot of other children. They were all running around and having fun. But Joey stayed quiet. He walked around the park, looking for a way to increase his ticket. Suddenly he noticed something - a machine! + +The machine stood tall and proud and it said that it would increase any ticket. Joey was so excited! He put his ticket inside the machine and it started to move. Joey waited and watched - and soon enough it was done! His ticket had increased! Joey jumped with joy - he had found a way to increase his ticket! + +Joey thanked the machine and then he took his increased ticket and ran off to show his friends. He was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a persistent girl who wanted to go to the shop. But it was raining outside, and she didn't know what to do. She asked her mom if she could go, but her mom said no. The little girl was sad and didn't know what to do. But then she had an idea. She went to her closet and found her big raincoat, and put it on quickly. She also grabbed an umbrella, and stepped outside. The rain was no match for the little girl; she kept walking until she got to the shop. She took her time, looking at all the things in the store, until her mom came and took her home. + +She was happy, because she had been so persistent and accomplished her goal! +Once upon a time there was a kind daddy and his little girl. They had no money, so they said a prayer together. They asked God to give them some money so they could buy food. + +The next day, a kind man knocked at their door. He had some money in his pocket and he gave them enough money to buy food. Daddy and the little girl thanked the kind man and said another prayer to thank God. + +From that day on, Daddy and the little girl prayed every day. They prayed for God to keep them safe and also to help them find more money. + +And God did answer their prayers! Daddy found a job and he was able to buy more food for them. They were very happy and said another prayer of thanks. + +And that is how Daddy and the little girl found the money they needed to buy food. They never forgot how kind God had been to them. +Once upon a time there was a very fancy laser. It was pointed at the sky and shone brightly with a brilliant colour. + +Two children were playing nearby and the laser caught their attention. They both nodded at each other and then ran over to have a better look. + +The little girl was amazed. She looked excitedly up at the tall man holding the laser and asked him what he was doing. The man laughed and explained that he was shining the laser into the night sky. + +The children watched in awe as the bright dots of light moved up and down in the sky. They both clapped their hands and nodded once more in approval. + +The man said that he was going to play with the fancy laser every night, and the children were delighted. They waved goodbye and ran off to tell their friends about the wonderful sight they had just seen. +Once upon a time, there lived two small bears. They lived far away from each other and both wanted to be friends. So, one day, the bears decided to unite. The first bear wore his suit and went to meet the other bear. As soon as the second bear saw the first bear, it felt so happy. + +The two bears hugged and played together all day long, running and laughing. They had so much fun! When it was time for bed, the two small bears said goodbye, but promised to stay friends forever. + +The two bears have been united ever since. They play, laugh, and hug each day. Whenever the two bears are together, they know that their friendship will never end. +James wanted a muffin. He saw one on the kitchen counter and moved quickly to get it. When he grabbed the muffin, it felt rough. He didn't like that. He put it back and looked for another one. + +He moved around the kitchen, looking in cupboards and drawers. Finally, he found a muffin he liked. It was smooth and smelled delicious. + +James smiled. He moved over to the table and grabbed a plate. Carefully, he placed the muffin on the plate. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. James moved quickly out of the room. He knew the noise was his mom and he didn't want to get in trouble for taking the muffin. + +When James heard his mom go back upstairs, he moved back into the kitchen and finished his muffin. He smiled as he ate the delicious treat. +Once there was a little girl. She was just three years old. One day, when she was feeling brave, the girl decided to go for a swim in the ocean. She ran across the beach and into the water. + +When she went a little deeper, she saw something moving in the water. It was a jellyfish! The jellyfish was very pale and it glowed in the dark. She wanted to touch the jellyfish, but she was scared. + +Suddenly, the jellyfish started to move away. The girl felt brave, ran after the jellyfish and scooped it up before it could get away. She splashed some water around the jellyfish and started to bathe it. + +The jellyfish seemed to enjoy its bathe. When she was done, it swam away and left the girl with a smile on her face. She had had a great adventure and even made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Jack. She loved to explore and learn new things. + +One day she was visiting her grandmother's house. She noticed an old exam on the table. It looked interesting! She asked her grandmother what the exam was. + +Grandma explained that it was a test. She said it was something people had to do when they wanted to learn or get a special job. Jack was very curious and wanted to learn more about the exam. + +So, Grandma set up a special schedule for Jack. Every day she would teach Jack something new about the exam. Jack was enjoying learning about the exam and was getting smarter every day. + +Eventually Jack decided it was time to take the exam. She was so excited that she could hardly contain her happiness. With her grandmother's help, Jack passed the exam with flying colors. She was so proud of herself that she couldn't wait to tell all of her friends! + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Cara. She was very brave, but her biggest fear was the dark. One night, when she was all alone at home, she heard a strange noise. Cara’s heart started to beat fast and she began to panic. + +Suddenly, she saw a figure in the corner of the room. It was dark and she couldn’t make out what it was. She was scared and didn’t know what to do. + +But then Cara remembered something her dad had told her. He said, “Sometimes when something scares you, the bravest thing to do is to face it head-on.†So that’s what Cara did. She slowly walked towards the figure, ready to face her fear. + +When she got closer, she could see that the figure was only her favourite teddy bear! She was so relieved and hugged it tight. From that day on, Cara was a little bit more successful in overcoming her fear of the dark. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and loved to play with her toys. One day, she was outside playing with her new doll when she heard a noise in her backyard. When she went to investigate, she found that there was a new whip in her yard. + +Excited, she went to pick it up. She then noticed a small bird nearby. Jane guessed that the whip must belong to the bird. She ran inside to get something to serve it. She found some yummy birdseed and went back outside. + +Jane offered the bird the birdseed with the new whip. The bird happily ate the food and flew away. Jane was so pleased to help the little bird. She was very happy that she was able to serve it and make it feel better. + +The End. +Once there was a turtle named Tom. He lived in a rocky beach and it was his favorite place. He liked to play in the waves and sleep in the sun. One day, a terrible storm came and the waves were so strong that Tom was pushed back to the shore. He tried to get back in the water, but the waves were too strong. He was so scared that he closed his shell tight. + +Tom stayed in his shell for a very long time. He missed playing in the water and the warm sun. Finally, the storm stopped and the sun came back out. He opened his shell up just enough to peek out. Everything seemed safe and he was ready to go back in the water. + +So, Tom slowly opened his shell and stretched his legs. He was happy to be back in the water, but he would never forget the terrible storm. He always closes his shell tight when the waves get too strong. Tom knows it's the best way to stay safe. +Once upon a time there was an adventurous dog. He was always looking for something fun. One day he saw a balloon. He put his paw on it and it moved away. He chased after it and it took him to a new place. He went on an adventure. He saw different things and went through new paths. + +Suddenly, he stopped and saw a field of balloons. He was excited. He ran and jumped from one to the other. Some of the balloons were big and some were small. He was so happy. + +He wanted to take one of the balloons home with him. He grabbed one with his mouth. He tried to fly, but he couldn't. So, he had to pause and think of something else. He decided to try and run with the balloon, so he did. + +He went on an adventurous journey and eventually made it home. He was so excited and happy to have a balloon. From that day on, he would look forward to more fun, adventurous days with his new balloon. +The sun was rising early in the morning. It was a lazy sunrise, with the bright colors of yellow and orange slowly rising. As the sun continued to rise, two children decided to go on a fun adventure. They jumped and ran, played and laughed all morning. + +Eventually the fun had to end and the sun had risen high in the sky. The children were tired from all the playing, so they decided to have a rest. They lay in the grass and watched the sun, until it slowly began to set. + +Now the fun was over and it was time to go home. So, with tired but happy hearts, the children made their way home. They watched until the lazy sunrise became a distant memory, until they had to turn around and go home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sasha. She was very excited because today was the day she was going to get her passport. Sasha had been looking forward to this for a long time and couldn't wait for her special day to finally arrive. + +When Sasha arrived at the passport office, she was a bit intimidated. Everyone around her looked so competitive. But she was determined and finally, after a few minutes she had what she had come for - her own passport. + +Sasha was so happy and decided to spend the day exploring her new city. She walked around the streets, visited some parks and even tried some new food. Everywhere she went, Sasha carried her passport with her. + +By the time it was time to go home, Sasha was tired but happy. She had a great day and had met some wonderful people. Sasha looked forward to spending many more days exploring her new city with her passport. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Olive. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. One day, she asked her mom if she could go outside and play. Her mom said yes. + +Olive went outside to the park with her toy. It was a big teddy bear. But when she got there, she saw that someone had taken it! Olive was very scared. + +That's when she saw her neighbour, Mr. Brown, walking down the street. She decided to borrow his bicycle to look for her teddy bear. She rode up and down the street until she found her teddy bear under a tree! + +Olive was so happy that she borrowed Mr. Brown's bicycle. She thanked him kindly and promised to never borrow it again! Olive pedalled happily home with her teddy bear. It was a good day. +One day, Tom wanted to find something rare. He went to his house and opened his door. Inside, he found lots of furniture. He went over and saw something rare, a box that was closed. He wondered what was inside the box. He stepped closer and put his hand on the box. He smiled and said, "I'm going to open it!" Tom slowly opened the box and a surprise flew out. It was a rare parrot! Tom was so excited to have a rare parrot in his house. He was about to close the box when he realized he should get a cage for the parrot. So, he grabbed the cage and put the parrot inside. He was happy to have his surprise and carefully closed the box. From that day on, he always made sure to keep his rare furniture and parrot safe. +Once upon a time, there was a silly tiger who liked to fill his tummy. He searched all around the jungle until he found some yummy treats. He filled his tummy with all sorts of goodies, from bananas to apples and more. Then he licked his lips and went on his way. + +The silly tiger went on an adventure and searched high and low for something special. He didn't know what he was looking for, but he kept going. + +Finally, he came to a pond and saw something shiny in the water. He looked closer and saw it was a silly fish. He got close and outstretched his paw to try and grab the silly fish. But the fish was too fast and jumped away! + +The silly tiger stopped and thought. Suddenly, he had an idea. He stepped back and filled his mouth with water. Then he squirted the water at the silly fish. The water filled the silly fish's mouth and he couldn't swim anymore. The tiger reached out his paw and he was able to catch the silly fish. + +The silly tiger was so happy that he filled his tummy with the silly fish. It wasn't quite like the other treats he was used to, but it was a delicious meal nonetheless! +Once upon a time, there was a person who was very deaf. He couldn't hear very well, so he struggled to understand what was going on around him. He was very alone until one day he found a special journal. It was magical and it made him feel happy. + +Every time he opened the journal, he wrote down all the things he couldn't say out loud. He wrote down all his hopes and dreams, and he knew the journal would always keep them safe. He shared his secret stories with the journal and never had to lie to anyone. + +But one day, something strange happened. All of a sudden, the journal began to talk. It asked him lots of questions, and he was so surprised, he could hardly answer. He had never heard the journal talk before. He thought the journal was deaf too, like him. + +But the journal said it could hear him, and now he had a special friend! The person and the journal were never alone, and the person never had to feel embarrassed or lie about his feelings. He never forgot his secret journal. +Once upon a time, there was a pink worm. It lived in the ground and loved to dance. One day, the worm wanted to feel the sun on its back, so it asked its mum if it could go outside. The mum said yes and allowed the worm to crawl out of its hole. + +The pink worm was so excited to see the world that it started to dance and move around. It saw so many amazing things like buzzing bees and chirping birds. The worm even saw a shiny red apple hanging from a tree. + +Suddenly, the worm felt a hand pick it up. It was the farmer! The farmer was really happy to see the pink worm and he decided to keep it as a pet. The farmer allowed the worm to live in the house and the worm promised to always be a good pet. + +From that day on, the pink worm was the best of friends with the farmer. They spent their days playing, eating, and dancing together. And the pink worm was so happy it had been allowed to see the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved cookies. Every day, she tried to match the right cookie with the right drink. She was very organized and always made sure each cookie was in its right place. + +One day, the little girl saw something big and exciting. It was an enormous plate of mixed-up cookies! She wanted to match them all together and put each cookie in its correct spot. She was very happy and cheerfully mixed up the cookies until they were all properly matched. + +The girl enjoyed eating the cookies and was proud that she had such nice organization skills. She was the happiest kid in the world because she was able to match all the cookies correctly! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was very happy and loved to play with her toys. But every night, she would go to bed and sleep. + +One night, Sarah was playing with her toys when she saw something on the floor. It was a beautiful note. She picked it up and saw that it said "Happy Dreaming". She smiled and wondered where it came from. + +Sarah knew right away that the note was for her. She went to bed with the note under her pillow. As she drifted off to sleep, she thought of happy things. + +When Sarah woke the next morning, the note was gone. But in its place, was a beautiful dream. It was the best dream she had ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful row of numbers. They were in a line from one to ten, shining brightly in the sun. The numbers had been arranged very carefully, one after the other in order. + +The numbers were excited to be in a row, they felt special and happy. They waved to each other as they saw one another, just like old friends would. + +All the numbers wanted to be friends, but they didn't know how. Then one brave number stepped up, number four. He started hopping and skipping down the line, saying hello to all the others. + +Soon, the other numbers realised how fun it was to number together. Every day they had a new way to be together, and they never felt alone. + +The beautiful row of numbers enjoyed their friendship, and spent every day together in their number line. +Once there was a small bed in the middle of the room. It was very soft and cosy. + +One day, a small mouse came to the bed and it began to shake vibrantly. It shook for a few minutes, but then it stopped. + +The mouse was very confused. He didn't know why he was shaking the bed. But then he heard a little voice coming from the bed. + +The voice said: "Why are you shaking my bed? I'm trying to sleep here!" + +The mouse was very surprised. He had never seen a person inside the bed! But when he looked closely, he could see a tiny person who was only three years old. + +The little boy had been shaken awake by the mouse. The mouse apologized and explained that he did not know the bed was occupied. + +The little boy laughed and said it was okay, and then he asked the mouse to stay in the bed with him. + +From that day onward, the small mouse and the little boy became best friends. They would sleep in the same bed every night and shake it when they were ready to wake up in the morning. +Once upon a time, there was a spoiled little waffle. His name was Rocko. Rocko loved to rock in a rocking chair every day. He would rock back and forth, back and forth, all day long. + +One day, Rocko was rocking in his chair when the chair suddenly stopped. It was time for bed. Rocko was very upset and started to whine. But his parents said that he had to go to sleep, no matter how much he whined. + +So Rocko had to go to bed. He sulkily got into bed, but was too upset to sleep. Suddenly, he heard something loud and rocking coming from outside his window. He snuck to the window to see what was going on. + +He looked outside to see an amazing sight. A giant, fluffy waffle was rocking in a rocking chair in the moonlight. Rocko was very excited and jumped out of bed to get a closer look. + +He ran outside and saw that the waffle was just as spoiled as he was. He said hello and the waffle said hello back. And from that day on, Rocko and the waffle rocked together in the moonlight every night. +Once there was a boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He wanted to explore new places, but he didn't know where to go. + +Suddenly, a kind voice said, "I can lead you." It was his Mommy. She told him that she would take him wherever he wanted to go. He was so happy! + +They packed a lunch and went on an adventure. He saw a lot of wonderful things. Everywhere he went, his Mommy was there to lead him. She told him interesting stories and taught him lots of new words. + +At the end of the day, the boy was tired from exploring, but he was also filled with thoughtful ideas. He thanked his Mommy for taking the time to be his guide and lead him on such a fun adventure. +Once upon a time there was a bright piece. It was so special that everyone wanted it. Everyone wanted to weigh it. + +One day, two children decided to find out how much the piece weighed. They held the piece and put it on the scale. It weighed three kilograms! + +The children were so happy to find out this fact. They couldn't believe it. They had found a bright piece that weighed three kilos! + +Their parents were so proud of them for discovering the weight of the bright piece. They decided to keep it and to show it to all their friends and family. + +The children had had so much fun weighing the piece. They all agreed it was a very special and important discovery. The family kept the piece forever. + +And that is the story of the bright piece and how the children found out how much it weighed. +Sam loves to go to the store. He loves to look at all the things for sale. One day, Sam was very excited when he saw a box of sunglasses. He asked his mom if he could have a pair. Mom smiled and said yes. + +Sam's eyes lit up as he opened the box. He picked a pair of bright blue sunglasses with stars all over them. + +Mom took out her wallet and she sold the sunglasses to the storekeeper. Then they went home with Sam's new sunglasses. + +Sam put on his sunglasses and ran around the house. He was so excited that he had his own sunglasses. He looked in the mirror and made funny faces. + +Sam never took off his sunglasses. Everywhere he went, he had them on. He was very proud to show off his cool new shades. +Tommy was a small boy. He liked to play in the park. One day, he decided to go for a walk. He was a bit frightened but he was brave. He walked down a path and saw something new. It was a big yellow bucket. + +He was curious and walked towards it. He picked it up and looked inside. It was filled with sand. He loved sand and decided to take the bucket and bring it home. + +When he got to his house, he was very excited. He went to the backyard and made a sandpit. He spent the rest of the day playing in the sand, filled to the brim in his bucket. + +After that, Tommy decided sand was his new favorite thing. He couldn't wait to teach his friends how to make sandcastles with his bright yellow bucket. +Once, there was a mommy. She was out shopping and she saw a cheap calendar. She thought it looked nice, so she grabbed it. At home, she put the calendar up on the wall. + +Then, one day, her little 3-year-old girl saw the calendar. She had never seen a calendar before. She thought it was really cool! She wanted to grab it, so she stretched as high as she could, and she grabbed it off the wall. + +Mommy was shocked! She had bought the calendar, and now her little girl had grabbed it. But the mommy didn't get mad. She just smiled and hugged her little girl. + +From then on, the little girl looked at the calendar every day. She loved it! +Once upon a time there was a brave little baby. His name was Seth. He was very anxious because he wanted to dare something for the first time. +One day, he decided to take a walk in the woods. He was very scared and his heart was pounding. Just then, he heard some animals making noises and he was even more anxious. + +Seth took a deep breath and decided that he dared to go further. He started walking, one step at a time. Every time he heard a noise, he took another deep breath and told himself he was brave. + +Soon, Seth noticed a little pond and he was so happy. He looked into the pond and saw lots of fish swimming around. He dared to dip his toe into the water and he was so surprised at how cold the pond was. + +Despite being scared, Seth was happy he dared to try something new and explore the beautiful pond. + +The brave little baby learned that day that he was strong enough to face his fear. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who loved to gaze at the world around him. Everywhere he looked, he felt a warmth in his heart and was so glad to be alive. + +One day, his mom suggested they go for a walk. He happily agreed, and together, they stepped outside for a stroll. Suddenly, he stopped and looked up. His eyes settled on something he had never seen before — a beautiful green tree. It was so tall, it almost touched the sky. Mesmerized, he stood still and simply gazed. + +His mom saw the expression of wonderment on his face and smiled. She put her hand on his knee and said, “Do you think it’s as beautiful as I do?†The boy nodded his head and answered proudly, “Yes!†+ +His mom was so glad to see him appreciate the beauty of nature and it made her heart swell with joy. She smiled, squeezed his little knee and said, “Let’s look around some more.†They continued their walk and for the rest of the day, he kept his eyes peeled for more amazing sights. +Once there was a grumpy old man who was walking through the woods. He heard a loud and sharp voice calling out his name. He looked around and saw a small 3-year-old boy sitting on a log. The old man went up to him and asked what he wanted. + +The boy said he was lost and couldn't find his way back home. The old man sighed and pointed the boy in the right direction. The boy started to walk away but then he stopped and said thank you. The old man smiled, nodded his head and said you're welcome. + +The old man watched the boy walk away. He felt so much better than when he first heard his grumpy voice. The old man laughed and said to himself, "No sharp words this time!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Sue. Sue was three years old and she liked to help her mom with house chores. One day, Sue's mom gave her a task to do. Sue looked at her mom and asked, "What do I do?". + +Her mom said "I want you to clean the kitchen. I know you can do it". Sue nodded and went to work. She started cleaning the kitchen and she knew how to do it. + +Soon, her task was done. Sue's mom saw the kitchen and was happy. She hugged Sue and said "You did such a kind job. You know how to help me very well". Sue smiled and they went to play together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Millie wanted to build something special. She got out a special box from the cupboard and found yarn inside. The yarn was cold and soft, and Millie was excited. First, she made a fluffy string of the yarn and tied it around her finger. It was wiggly and tickly. + +Next, Millie made a long line of the yarn in the shape of a circle. Then, she used the circle to make a pretty bracelet. She added more yarn and made a necklace, too. It looked like a rainbow. Millie was so proud of what she had made. + +Millie wanted to make something even bigger. She asked her mom for more yarn and built a blanket to keep her warm when it's cold outside. Now, she loves to play with the blanket, wrap it around her shoulders, and snuggle up like a burrito! +Alice had an orange blanket. She knew it was special. But when she showed people, they would usually ignore her. They were too busy. + +Alice was very sad. She wanted to show her special orange blanket to someone who wanted to see it. + +One day, Alice was playing in the park. She saw a young girl about her age. Alice ran up to show the girl her orange blanket. But the girl ignored her. + +Alice walked away sadly. But then, the girl turned around and asked, "What is that thing you have?" Alice was so happy. She showed the girl her orange blanket and they played together all day. + +Alice had found someone who liked her orange blanket. She was so happy and never ignored anyone again. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Aggie. She was only three years old and was so curious about the world around her. +One day, her mama was trying to explain a new language to Aggie. Aggie found it really tough to understand, but she kept trying. +Mama showed Aggie pictures of the words and tried her best to explain them. After a few tries, she finally got it and smiled. She was so proud of herself for learning this new language! + +Mama was delighted with Aggie's progress and praised her for learning the new language. From that day onwards, Aggie kept learning more words from her mama and made lots of progress. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very sad. He had been feeling helpless for a long time, ever since he had lost something very important. + +One day, the boy heard a noise coming from nearby. He rushed over to investigate, and saw that it was a kind old man. The man was fixing something with a few tools, and the boy knew he had found someone to help him. + +The man was able to restore what had been lost to the boy. He was so happy, and could not believe it had been returned to him. With the thing back in his hands, the boy felt like his life was complete again. + +The man smiled at the boy and said, "You are now safe and happy. It's nice to see your smile again." + +Since that day, the boy was never helpless again. The noise he heard that day helped restore his happiness, and he was so thankful to the kind old man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annie. She was only three years old and she loved exploring the world around her. One day, Annie walked through the forest and met a fairy. The fairy had bright wings and sparkly clothes. Annie felt scared but curious at the same time. + +The fairy smiled at Annie and told her that she was the fairy of the forest. She said she could make the world full of magic with just one wave of her wand. Annie thought this sounded fun and asked the fairy to use her wand. + +The fairy waved her wand and the world around Annie sparkled and glittered. Annie felt so excited, she couldn't contain her happiness. Everything suddenly felt so special! + +The magic faded away after a while and Annie started feeling bored. But as soon as she looked down at her feet, she noticed that the grass was turning into a rainbow and the trees had sparkly leaves. Annie clapped her hands and felt so happy. + +The forest was full of magic and Annie was never bored again. +Once upon a time, a little boy wanted to find an adventure and so he went running into the woods. He came to a big log that was lying on the ground and he wanted to explore what was behind it. The boy started to rush around the log and when he got to the other side, there was a dull bear sleeping. The boy jumped with surprise and ran back the way he had come. The bear woke up with a surprised and started to rush after the boy! The boy ran and ran until he was back at his home. He was so happy he had found an adventure and he was safe. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very brave and strong. One day she went for a walk and saw a cup in a river. It was very pretty with stars on it. The girl wanted to rescue the cup. She looked around for something to help her reach it. She saw a long stick and grabbed it. She reached out with the stick and quickly grabbed the cup. + +The girl was proud and happy. She ran back to her house holding the cup. Once she was home, she put the pretty cup on a shelf. She was so excited that she had rescued it. She told her mum and dad all about it. They were proud of her for being brave and strong. + +The girl never forgot the pretty cup she Rescue. She looked at it often and always remembered her adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse named Sammy. Sammy loved to dance. Every day he twirled and spun around the kitchen, searching for something yummy to eat. + +One day, Sammy found a big block of cheese in the cupboard. He couldn't believe his luck! He was so excited that he started to dance. He twirled and spun faster and faster until the block of cheese started to wobble. + +Suddenly, a giant cat appeared from behind the cupboard. It had two big green eyes and a super long tail. Sammy was so scared that he felt very nervous. He stopped dancing and stayed very still. + +But luckily, the cat wasn't interested in Sammy. It merely wanted the cheese. So it jumped forward and grabbed the block in its furry paws. Then it ran away and Sammy was safe. + +From then on, Sammy became very cautious. But he still loved to dance. Whenever his tummy was full, he would twirl and spin with much glee. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who really wanted to escape from his home. He was very brave and obedient, so he knew that he should try his best. + +At first he tried digging, but he couldn't dig very far. Then he looked up, and he could see the fence that was too tall for him to jump. But then he had a brilliant idea - he could use a scale! + +He found a scale and started to climb up it. He made it all the way to the top and before he knew it, he was free! He hopped and hopped away to a new home. + +The rabbit was so happy that he had been brave and obedient enough to escape. He knew that he could do anything if he tried hard enough. The end. +Once there was a small cat. She was so curious and playful that she often got into trouble. One day, the cat climbed on top of a shelf without noticing the brush on it. When she jumped off it, she struck the brush and it fell to the floor. + +The cat was very scared and ran away. She hid under the bed, careless of the mess she made. + +Meanwhile, the brush lay on the floor, waiting for someone to pick it up. Suddenly, a tiny hand appeared and grabbed the brush. It was the three year old child from next door. She saw the mess that the cat made and decided to clean it up. + +With a careful hand, the child brushed away the dust and dirt. She smiled when she saw the clean floor, proud of her work. She then put the brush back on the shelf. + +The cat peeked out from under the bed, happy to see that the mess was gone. From then on, the cat never made any more careless mistakes! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sally. Sally liked to play, but she didn't have many toys. She wanted to make a toy of her own. + +So Sally went outside and got a tool. She used the tool to make a funny toy. She put it on the ground and waved her hands above it. Suddenly the toy rose up in the air. It flew around the garden, spinning and twirling. + +Sally was so excited! She laughed and clapped and smiled. The toy flew high, over the fence and into the sky! Sally waved goodbye to her special toy. + +Sally went back inside, feeling happy and proud. She was glad she was able to use her tool to make such a funny toy that could rise up in the sky. +Once upon a time, there were two little bunnies. They were best friends, and did everything together. But, one day, one bunny made a naughty mess on the desk, and the other bunny was angry. + +The naughty bunny said sorry, but the other bunny was still mad. The naughty bunny said he was really sorry, and promised never to do it again. So, the other bunny decided to forgive him. + +The naughty bunny was so happy, he gave a big hug to his best friend. The other bunny was happy, too. They both learned that it's important to forgive, even when someone is naughty! +Once upon a time there was a girl called June. June was a brave girl and she liked adventures. One day she went for a walk in the forest. + +June wanted to take some notes of all the animals that she would find in the forest, so she took a notebook. But soon June realized that the forest was dangerous. She saw a magpie and it told her that she should go back because of the danger. + +June saw a big black dog. It was running around and it was not happy. She wanted to help the dog, but it was too scared to come close to her. June was sad and she knew that the furry dog was suffering and she wanted to help it. + +June was so brave and she risked her own safety to get the dog away from the dangerous forest. She slowly got closer and closer and finally, she was able to grab it and take it away from the danger. June and the dog were very happy and they finally found a safe place. + +June wrote a note in her notebook about all the brave things she did that day. She was proud of herself and she had a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a wide field. And in the middle of the field was a little kitten. + +The kitten wanted to perform in the field. So it hopped and jumped around the wide field. It was so happy, it sang and laughed. + +The sun went down and the kitten went to sleep. At night, the stars twinkled and the moon shone so bright. The kitten was happy to perform in the wide field. + +The next morning, the kitten jumped out of bed. It couldn't wait to perform in the wide field once again. Jumping, hopping and singing, the kitten had a wonderful time. + +The kitten and the wide field became the best of friends. They were always happy to be together and they had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved winter. Every day in winter, she got to rub snow all over her face. + +She loved to rub the snow, feel the winter wind and take a deep breath. But one day, winter was sad. There was no snow on the ground and it was cold and dark. + +The girl was sad too because she couldn't rub any snow on her face. She missed the cold winter air and the feeling of rubbing snow on her skin. + +But then the winter sun appeared, bright and happy. And the snow started to fall softly. The girl smiled and started rubbing snow on her face. Winter was happy again! +Once upon a time there was a family who believed in being organized. Every day they had special rules to help make sure the family was neat and tidy. Everynight the family would all come together for dinner and tell stories. The children in the family especially loved dinner time. They laughed and giggled and even argued a bit. But at the end of dinner, the family always came together, hugged and knew that they were all loved. That special feeling of family was something the children believed in and could always count on. +John and his mommy went on a walk in the woods. John liked to look at the flowers and trees. When they came to a special tree, John wanted to touch it. Its trunk was so big and its leaves were so green. + +John's mommy grabbed a stick and started to dig in the ground. Suddenly, she pulled out a hairy root! She showed it to John. She said, "This root will grow into a new tree" + +John put the root in a hole and covered it with dirt. He watered it with a bucket of water. He said, "I'm giving this root a home so it will grow." + +John watched the root every day. Soon, little, green leaves started to appear. As time went on, the tree grew bigger and bigger. Its branches were strong and its leaves were bigger and greener. And, its trunk was very hairy! + +John was so proud of the tree he had helped grow. He smiled as he hugged it and said, "You are my special tree." +Once upon a time there was a humble, but very clever girl. She loved to play with all her toys and create things. + +One day she found a jar of powder in her room. She didn't know what it was, but she was curious to find out. So she decided to print with it. She put some of the powder onto some paper and used her special printing machine. + +When she was finished, she was amazed by what she had done! She had managed to print the most beautiful picture. It was pink, purple and yellow and it made her so happy. + +From that day onwards, the little girl printed many more amazing pictures and she never got tired of the powder. +Once upon a time, there was a proud automobile. It had beautiful wheels and a shiny hood. Every day, it went to visit the park and the flowers. + +One day, the automobile was feeling silly and decided to twist and turn. It spun around and around until it was dizzy. The flowers laughed and the sun shone. + +The automobile was happy it had been so silly; it felt more proud than ever before. From that day forward, the automobile always felt happy when it twisted and spun around. + +At the end of the day, the automobile went home knowing it had been brave and silly. It was so proud of itself! +Once upon a time there was a purple faucet that glowed in the night. At first, it was very dark, but as the sun set, the faucet began to glow. It glowed brighter and brighter until it was so shining and pretty. The faucet's glow was like a magical light in the night sky! + +People in the town were drawn to the glowing faucet. Every night they would stand in awe of the purple light. One night, a brave little girl stepped forward and turned the faucet on. Water ran out, making a happy gurgling sound. The girl hopped and clapped as the water shimmered and sparkled in the glowing light. + +The people of the town named the faucet the "Glow Faucet". They decided to keep it glowing every night in honor of the brave little girl. It became a special place of joy for everyone. + +The little girl couldn't believe her luck. She hugged the faucet and said, "Thank you, Glow Faucet!" And with that, the town's little secret glowed and glowed with joy. +The little boy was very stubborn. He wanted to do everything on his own. One day, he asked his mom for a bottle of lotion. His mom gave him the bottle and he took it outside. + +But outside, the little boy wondered how he was going to open it. He tried and tried but he couldn't get it open. He asked his mom for help, but she was busy. + +His mom told him not to give up. He kept trying and eventually he opened the bottle. He had to be very persistent and stubborn, but he did it! + +He put the lotion on his arms and hands and his skin felt so nice and soft. He was very pleased with himself for not giving up and he was glad that he had asked his mom for help. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very happy. One day, she asked her mama to bring her something special. Mama said yes, and brought a cool new curtain for her. + +The little girl was so excited. She ran to her window and put up the curtain. Now when the sun shone in, it made funny shapes and shadows on the floor. + +The little girl smiled. She liked the way it felt when the cool air came through the window and made her bedroom feel nice and cozy. She knew that this new curtain was going to bring her lots of joy. + +And it did! Every time she looked at her window and the cool curtain she felt so happy. She knew that she could always count on her mama to bring her something special, like this new curtain! +Once upon a time, there was a mighty squirrel who lived in the forest. Every day, he would play with his friends, run around the trees, and eat nuts and berries. One day, he was playing in a tree when suddenly he noticed something strange. A little girl was in the forest, and she was crying and screaming really loud. + +The mighty squirrel was scared, so he stopped what he was doing and watched. The little girl was scared too and kept screaming, so the squirrel decided to help. He ran over to her and tried to speak to her, but she was too scared to listen. + +The squirrel, however, was clever. He started doing a silly dance, twirling and spinning in circles. This made the little girl smile, and she stopped screaming. She laughed and reached out to pet the squirrel, and they were friends. From that day forward, the mighty squirrel and the little girl were always friends, and played together in the forest every day. +Once upon a time there was a bear who wanted to gain treasure. One day he found an old jar in the woods. He opened it and saw a yellow liquid inside. The bear was curious so he tried some. Little did he know, the liquid was poison. The bear felt very sick and he thought he would never feel better. + +The next day, he went back to the jar. This time he was careful - he called out for help. A wise old rabbit hopped over and warned the bear about the poison. The wise rabbit told the bear to stay away from the jar in the future. + +But then something magical happened. A harmless fairy flew over and sprinkled some sparkling dust on the bear. The bear felt much better and he was so excited. He thanked the fairy, who told him that the sparkling dust was safe to eat. The bear began to eat it everyday and he soon gained a lot of energy. + +The bear was so happy. He kept eating the harmless dust and living happily ever after. +Once there was a girl named Margie. She liked to go outside and play. One day, Margie saw something that looked like a tank. It was big and expensive. Margie thought it was really cool and touched it. But then, she heard someone say "Hey, that's not for playing!" + +Margie was too scared to move! But the person who said that was actually nice. It turned out that this tank was very old. The person said that it was expensive and needed to be taken care of. + +Then the person showed Margie how to lay gentle hands on the tank. She made sure it was nice and safe. Margie was so happy that she could help. She said goodbye to the tank and went back to playing outside. +Once, there was a sad trunk. It was sad because nobody wanted to watch it. Every day it sat in the corner all alone, feeling very sad. + +But one day, something magical happened! A little girl walked in the room and saw the trunk. She smiled and said "Hello trunk!" She sat down and started to watch the trunk. + +The trunk was very happy because somebody was watching it. The little girl stayed longer and longer, until the sun was setting. She said goodbye to the trunk and left for the day. + +Every day the little girl came back and watched the trunk. She brought it lots of toys and stories and sang songs to it. The trunk was so happy because it had a friend to watch it. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a family of three - a mom, a dad, and a little girl named Lucy. Every day Lucy would play with her blocks. Today, she wanted to make something special - a house from the blocks. She picked up a light brick and started to build. + +But as Lucy was building, her mom came in. She said it was time for bed, so Lucy had to delay building her house until tomorrow. She reluctantly put her brick down and went to get ready for bed. + +The next day, Lucy went upstairs to get her brick. But the brick wasn't there. She searched all over the room, but it was gone. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard her dad call from outside. She ran to the window and saw her dad holding the light brick. He waved and said he found it when he was gardening. + +Lucy was so happy the brick was found that she ran outside to start building her house with her dad. This time, she was able to build it without any delay! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Susie. Susie loved playing in her yellow room. She had lots of fun toys that she liked to play with. Every morning she liked to take a bath in the yellow bathroom. She loved playing with her rubber duck and her soap bubbles. Every day Susie's family included her in their fun activities. + +One day they went out to the park and they all had a picnic together. Susie loved being outside and playing in the sunshine. After eating their lunch, Susie and her family went on a fun walk in the woods. Nana and Grandpa included Susie in all the fun games. + +At the end of the day, they all came back home and went straight to the yellow bathroom. Susie was feeling sticky and tired but the warm water in the bath felt so nice and relaxing. Susie's family all joined hands and sang a song. It was a one of her favorite parts of the day and it always included lots of laughter. + +Then it was time for bed and Susie said goodnight to her family, feeling happy and content. She had had a wonderful day, filled with love and laughter. +Bob the bug was very brave. He wanted to march around the garden, so he got ready. He made sure his legs were strong and he was wearing his marching hat. + +He started to march forward, stepping high and proud. Suddenly, he saw a leaf blowing in the wind. He wanted to reach it and so he marched faster. He jumped and grabbed it before it flew away. + +The leaf was useful. Bob used it to make a bed. He crawled inside and had a nap. When he woke up he felt ready to march again. + +So he jumped out of his bed and started off again. He was marching so far and so quickly that soon he forgot why he was marching in the first place. But that didn't matter, Bob was having fun! He marched until the sun set and then he headed back home, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She was three years old and she loved to watch television. One morning Mia was sitting on the sofa when a very special thing happened. + +Mia's television started to glow, and colours started to dance across the screen. Mia was excited and couldn't take her eyes off the screen. The colours kept changing and they were ever so bright. + +But then, something dull started to happen. The bright colours on the television slowly faded, leaving Mia feeling a bit sad. But then Mia remembered that she could press a big button on the TV to make the colours brighter again. And sure enough, the bright colours started dancing across the screen again, making Mia smile. + +From that day on, Mia made sure the TV stayed colourful and bright - and never dull again. +Once upon there was a girl named Anna. She was 3 years old and loved to explore the world around her. She spotted a big and beautiful pool. She was so excited that she had to pick it! She grabbed a towel and went to the pool. + +The pool was very big and it was filled with crystal clear water. It was shimmering in the sunlight. Anna couldn't wait to jump in! She put her towel on the deck, put on her swimsuit and hopped in. + +Anna was swimming and having so much fun! She splashed and jumped in the pool. The water was so cool and refreshing! She was having the best time of her life. + +After a few hours, Anna was getting tired. She climbed out of the pool, dried off with her towel, and put on her dry clothes. She had picked such a beautiful pool and had so much fun swimming! She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to swing on the swing in her garden. She would swing high and low, so the wind would tickle her neck. It felt harmless and fun. + +One day, Lucy's mom brought a surprise. It was a new golden swing! Lucy was so excited. She couldn't wait to try it out. She happily sat on the swing and pushed off with her feet. She swung in the air and the wind tickled her neck. + +Suddenly, a bird flew by and cried out loudly. It startled Lucy and she fell off the swing. She wasn't hurt though, because the ground was soft and harmless. Lucy was so relieved. She hugged her mom and thanked her for the new, special swing. + +Lucy spent many sunny days in the garden, enjoying her swing. She was so thankful for the harmless fun. +Once upon a time there was a furry, white pup. He was very excited because today he was going to write! He got out his tray and put it on the floor. He grabbed some interesting markers from the box. He was very happy and starting writing on the tray. + +He wrote big circles, little squares and funny letters. He was very proud of his work. He spent a long time writing, drawing and making patterns. + +When he finished he looked up at his mom and said, " Look Mommy! I wrote!" His mom smiled and said, "You did a great job my little one!" She gave him a hug and picked up the tray with all his work. + +He had a very hairy smile on his face. He was so happy and excited to show everyone his artwork. He was proud of all that he wrote. He had a great day writing and decided he would have more fun soon! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy monkey. He peeked around all the trees and under all the rocks looking for a surprise. On one of his walking adventures, he saw a beautiful reef! The reef sparkled in all the colors of the rainbow. He went closer to peek at all the wonders of the reef. He spotted a big clam swimming and a crab hiding in the coral. The nosy monkey even heard a seagull and a fish singing songs. He was so mesmerized, he stayed there and stared until the sun went down and the stars came out. And the monkey peeked until he had seen it all! +One day, the sun was shining brightly in the sky. It was a perfect day for a walk. Lucy went to the park and saw the flowers. She gazed at their beauty and smiled. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a loud noise. It was coming from a big tree. She walked closer to it and saw a water leak. It was coming out of a hole in the trunk. + +Lucy got down on her knees and tried to make it stop but it was too loud. She was almost deaf from the noise. + +But then she noticed a bee flying around the leak. It was collecting the water in its wings and taking it away. Lucy smiled and watched the bee until the leak was gone. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Jill. They wanted to go on an adventure. So, they packed their bags and went to the park. + +When they got there, the park was so lively and full of noise. They played tag and went on the swings. They laughed and smiled the whole time. + +When Jack and Jill were tired after having so much fun, they went to sit on a bench. They stayed there and watched the birds fly in the sky. + +When it was time to go home, Jack and Jill had to say goodbye. But they promised to go back soon, so they hugged and waved goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in the park with her friend Max when they saw a big dark cloud in the sky. Max said, "Look! A storm is coming!" Lily got scared and asked, "What is a storm?" Max said, "It's when the sky gets dark and there is lightning." + +Lily didn't like lightning because it was too bright and scary. Max said, "Don't worry, we can go home before the storm comes." But Lily was slow and didn't want to leave the park. Max got frustrated and said, "Come on Lily, we have to go now!" Lily got upset and said, "No! I want to stay and play!" + +Max didn't know what to do, so he pointed to the dark cloud and said, "Look, the storm is getting closer. We have to go now or we'll get wet!" Lily looked up and saw the dark cloud and lightning. She got scared again and said, "Okay, let's go home." Max was happy and said, "Great! Let's run!" And they ran all the way home before the storm came. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and collect pretty rocks. One day, she found a shiny mineral that sparkled in the sun. She was so happy and wanted to keep it clean, so she gently wiped it with a soft cloth. + +After playing for a while, Lily got tired and decided to sit on the grass to rest. She noticed that her hands were dirty from playing with the rocks, so she went inside to wash them. She used soap and water to make them clean again. + +Later that day, Lily showed her mom the shiny mineral she found. Her mom was impressed and asked her where she found it. Lily smiled and said, "I found it outside while playing. It was dirty, but now it's clean!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her clean the house. Timmy didn't want to clean, but he knew he had to help his mom. + +While they were cleaning, Timmy accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into many pieces. Timmy's mom was upset, but Timmy said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't mean to break it." + +After they finished cleaning, Timmy's mom asked him to help her light a fire in the fireplace. Timmy had never done it before, but he wanted to try. He carefully put the wood in the fireplace and lit a match. The fire grew bigger and bigger. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, yield! The fire is too big!" Timmy quickly backed away and his mom put out the fire. Timmy learned that fire can be dangerous and he should always be careful around it. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Hoppy. He lived in a pond with his friends, the fish and the turtles. One day, Hoppy heard a rustling in the bushes. He hopped over to see what it was and saw a big sack. Hoppy asked his friends if they knew who the sack belonged to, but they didn't know. + +Suddenly, a man appeared and asked if Hoppy had seen his sack. Hoppy told the man where he found it and the man was very grateful. As a thank you, the man gave Hoppy a whip made of grass. Hoppy was very excited to show his friends his new whip. + +Later that day, the friends were playing a game of tag when a snake appeared. The snake was trying to catch them, but Hoppy remembered his whip. He whipped the snake and it slithered away. Hoppy's friends were very impressed and asked where he got the whip. Hoppy smiled and told them the story of how he found the sack and helped the man. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Carl. He liked to crawl around on the sandy beach and play with his friends. One day, Carl saw a big net that was all tangled up in a messy pile. + +"Look at that net, it's all messy. I wonder if I can crawl through it," said Carl to his friend, Sammy the seagull. + +"I don't think that's a good idea, Carl. You might get stuck," warned Sammy. + +But Carl was determined to try. He crawled and crawled through the net, feeling like a little explorer. Finally, he made it to the other side. + +"I did it! I crawled through the messy net!" exclaimed Carl, feeling proud of himself. + +From then on, Carl knew that he could do anything he set his mind to, even if it seemed difficult at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes. One day, her mommy said she could have some grapes, but only if she was obedient. + +Lily promised to be good and followed her mommy to the kitchen. Her mommy gave her a big bowl of grapes, but they were not wrapped. + +Lily asked her mommy to help her wrap the grapes, so they would stay fresh. Her mommy smiled and helped her wrap the grapes in a plastic bag. + +Lily was so happy to have her grapes and was obedient all day long. She even shared some of her grapes with her little brother. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park and chase after his ball. One day, Max heard a sound that he didn't recognize. It was a loud, repeating noise that made him feel scared. + +Max decided to investigate the sound and found a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird was making the repeating sound because it was stuck and couldn't fly away. Max knew he had to be helpful and save the bird. + +Max barked loudly to get the attention of the people in the park. They came over to see what was happening and Max led them to the tree where the bird was stuck. With the help of the people, Max was able to get the bird down from the tree and set it free. From that day on, Max felt proud that he was able to be helpful and save the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a big king who lived in a castle. The king was very harsh, and he didn't like when people didn't do what he said. One day, the king was walking in his garden when he saw some birds eating his grapes. He got very angry and started to chase them away. The birds got scared and flew away, scattering seeds all over the garden. The king didn't notice the seeds and went back to his castle. A few days later, he saw some pretty flowers growing in his garden. He was surprised and happy. He realized that the seeds the birds scattered had grown into beautiful flowers. From that day on, the king was a little less harsh, and he learned to appreciate the beauty of nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a mysterious doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom urged her to clean up her toys. + +Lily replied, "But I want to play with my doll!" + +Her mom said, "You can play with your doll after you clean up." + +Lily grumbled and started picking up her toys. As she was cleaning, she noticed that her doll was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked what was wrong. Lily said, "My doll is gone! I can't find her anywhere!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll find her together." And with that, they began their search for the mysterious doll. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim wanted to play outside, but it was very cold. He looked for his vest, but he couldn't find it. Tim's mom was angry because he didn't put it away. + +Tim looked and looked until he finally found his vest. He put it on and went outside to play. He wanted to build a snowman, but he didn't know how. Tim tried and tried, but he couldn't succeed. + +Just when he was about to give up, his friend came over. His friend knew how to build a snowman and showed Tim how to do it. Tim was so happy and proud that he succeeded in making a snowman. He thanked his friend and they played together until it was time to go inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to set the table for dinner. Lily was so excited to help! She got out the plates and put them on the table. But one of the plates was dull and not shiny like the others. Lily's mommy said it was okay and they could still use it. + +Lily helped her mommy put the food on the plates and they all sat down to eat. The food was so yummy! After dinner, Lily's mommy thanked her for helping set the table. Lily was so happy to be a big helper. She went to bed that night dreaming of all the other ways she could help her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to look up at the stars in the sky. She dreamed of visiting a planet one day. One night, while she was stargazing, she saw a shooting star and made a wish to visit a planet. + +The next day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend Timmy and asked if he could lend her his toy spaceship. Timmy said yes and gave her the toy. Lily was so happy and pretended to fly to a planet. + +As she was playing, a man walked by and overheard her talking about visiting a planet. He asked her if she wanted to see a real planet. Lily was so excited and said yes. The man took her to a planetarium where she saw many planets and learned about them. + +After the visit, Lily thanked the man and returned Timmy's toy spaceship. She realized that her wish to visit a planet had come true in a little way. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes, little wishes can come true with a little help from friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big palace. She was afraid to go inside because it looked so big and scary. + +Her mom said, "Don't be fearful, Lily. Let's go explore!" So they went inside and saw a beautiful garden with flowers and trees. They walked around and saw a little boy crying. Lily asked him what was wrong, and he said he lost his toy car. + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." She looked around and saw the toy car stuck under a bench. She pushed the bench and got the toy car out. The little boy was so happy and said thank you. + +The moral of the story is that even when we are afraid, we should help others and be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue was very thin and loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Blue saw a little girl named Lily having tea in her garden. Blue landed on the table and said, "Hello, Lily! Can I have some tea, please?" + +Lily was surprised to hear a bird talk, but she kindly poured some tea for Blue. Blue sipped the tea and said, "Mmm, this is delicious!" + +Lily asked, "Do you always fly so high, Blue?" + +"Yes," said Blue, "I love to fly high and feel the wind in my feathers." + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds like so much fun!" + +Blue finished his tea and said goodbye to Lily. As he flew away, he felt happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin named Puddles. Puddles loved to slide on the icy snow and swim in the chilly water. One day, Puddles was playing with his friends when he saw a big barrel in the distance. + +Puddles and his friends waddled over to the barrel to see what was inside. But when they got closer, they saw that the barrel was closed tight. Puddles tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, Puddles heard a loud snap and the barrel started to shake! + +Out popped a grumpy polar bear who had been sleeping inside the barrel. The polar bear was angry and started to chase after Puddles and his friends. They ran as fast as they could, but the polar bear was getting closer and closer. Just when they thought they were done for, Puddles had an idea. He led the polar bear back to the barrel and quickly snapped it shut, trapping the polar bear inside. Puddles and his friends were safe once again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw her friend Timmy take a toy from another kid. Lily knew that taking things that weren't yours was wrong. She went up to Timmy and said, "That's not nice, Timmy. You shouldn't take things that aren't yours." + +Timmy looked down and felt guilty. He knew that Lily was right. "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to take it. I just really wanted to play with it," he said. + +Lily observed the situation and knew that Timmy was telling the truth. She forgave him and they all played together with the toy. From then on, Timmy always asked before taking something that wasn't his. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who was very tall. He liked to play with his friends in the park, but he was always too shy to talk to new people. One day, he saw a little bird on a tree branch. The bird was trying to whistle, but it couldn't make a sound. + +The young boy felt sorry for the bird and decided to help. He took a deep breath and whistled a sweet tune. The bird was so happy that it flew down and perched on the boy's finger. The boy felt proud of himself for being brave enough to help the bird. + +From that day on, the young boy was no longer shy. He made new friends and whistled tunes for them to dance to. He learned that helping others can make you feel good inside. And the little bird continued to visit him every day, reminding him of the lesson he had learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike. One day, Timmy went to the park to ride his bike. He saw a girl named Sally. Sally had a bike too. Timmy said, "Hi Sally, do you want to ride bikes with me?" Sally said, "Yes, let's ride together!" + +They rode their bikes around the park. They went up and down hills and around zigzag paths. Timmy was having so much fun! Suddenly, he saw a fierce dog running towards them. Timmy was scared. Sally said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Let's seat on our bikes and ride away from the dog!" They quickly got on their bikes and rode away from the dog. They were safe! Timmy was so grateful to have a friend like Sally. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her reliable dog named Max. They would wander around and enjoy the sunshine. + +One day, Lily and Max met a friendly squirrel. The squirrel said, "Hello, would you like to play with me?" Lily said, "Yes, that sounds like fun!" They played together for a while, but then the squirrel ran away. + +Lily and Max continued their walk, but soon they got lost. Lily said, "Max, where are we?" Max barked, but he didn't know where they were either. They wandered around for hours, but they couldn't find their way back home. + +As it got dark, Lily started to cry. She missed her mom and dad. Suddenly, Max heard someone calling their names. It was Lily's dad! He had been looking for them all day. He found them just in time. Lily hugged Max and said, "Thank you for being my reliable friend." +Once upon a time, there was a big whale in the ocean. The whale was very hungry and wanted to eat some fish. So, the whale went to find some fish. + +Along the way, the whale met a little fish. The little fish said, "Please don't eat me, Mr. Whale. I am too small and won't fill you up." + +The whale said, "I won't eat you, little fish. I just want to get some food." + +The little fish said, "I know where you can find some fish. Follow me!" + +The whale followed the little fish and they found a school of fish. The whale was so happy to get some food and thanked the little fish for helping him. They became friends and swam in the ocean together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, she was making her toast when she accidentally dropped the toaster on the floor. The toaster broke and Lily felt helpless because she couldn't make her toast anymore. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw her daughter's sad face. She asked what happened and Lily explained. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you make your toast." Lily was so happy and gave her mom a big kiss. + +Together, they made the toast and it tasted even better than before. Lily learned that even when things go wrong, there's always someone who can help you. And sometimes, that person is the one you love and give kisses to. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and listen to the birds singing. One day, she found a special herb in her garden. It smelled so good, she decided to take care of it all by herself. + +Lily watered the herb every day and watched it grow bigger and bigger. She felt proud that she could take care of something all on her own. One day, her friend asked if she could help take care of the herb too. But Lily wanted to be independent and said no. + +As time went on, Lily realized that the herb wasn't growing as well as it used to. She realized that it was too much work for her to take care of it alone. She learned that it's okay to ask for help and that being independent doesn't mean doing everything alone. + +From that day on, Lily and her friend took care of the herb together and it grew big and strong. And Lily learned that sometimes, it's better to work together than to be independent all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden, where she often found beetles crawling around. One day, she found a soft, furry caterpillar and decided to keep it as a pet. + +Lily loved her new pet and would often talk to it softly, but her big brother Max didn't like it. He would yell at her to get rid of the caterpillar because he thought it was gross. Lily didn't listen to him and kept her pet caterpillar in a jar in her room. + +One night, Lily heard a strange noise coming from the jar. She tried to ignore it and went to sleep, but the noise grew louder and louder. Suddenly, the jar burst open and hundreds of beetles came pouring out, crawling all over her bed and room. Lily was scared and started to cry. + +Max came running to see what was wrong and found Lily surrounded by beetles. He tried to help her, but there were too many beetles. They had to call their parents to come and help them get rid of the beetles. From that day on, Lily learned to listen to her brother's advice and not keep strange bugs as pets. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird was very hungry. It flew around looking for food, but it couldn't find any. Then, it saw a little girl. The little girl had a sandwich. The bird asked the girl to give it some of the sandwich. The girl was nice and gave the bird some of the sandwich. The bird was happy and flew away. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a big box. She opened it and saw it was empty. "Look, Mommy!" she said. "This box is empty!" + +Her mommy said, "Let's test it out. Maybe we can put something inside." So they got some chalk and put it in the box. + +Lily asked, "What's inside the box now?" Her mommy said, "Chalk is inside the box now." Lily looked and said, "The box is not empty anymore!" + +They decided to draw with the chalk and had fun making pictures on the sidewalk. Lily said, "I like this box. It's not empty anymore!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies with sugar on top. One day, she went to her grandma's house and asked her for some cookies. Her grandma said, "Sure, but first we have to wash our hands." + +Lily and her grandma went to the sink and washed their hands with cold water. After they were done, her grandma gave her a plate of cookies with sugar on top. Lily took a bite of the cookie and said, "Yum, this is so good!" + +Her grandma smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Remember, we always wash our hands before we eat." Lily nodded her head and said, "Okay, I will remember." From that day on, Lily always washed her hands before she ate her cookies with sugar on top. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat soup, especially the pink one her mommy made. One day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend's mommy made soup for lunch, but it was not pink. + +Lily asked her friend, "Why is your soup not pink like my mommy's?" + +Her friend replied, "I don't know. Maybe my mommy doesn't know how to make pink soup." + +Lily said, "Maybe we can teach her how to make pink soup. I learned how to make it from my mommy." + +So, Lily and her friend went to the kitchen and showed her friend's mommy how to make pink soup. They had so much fun and the soup turned out to be delicious. From that day on, Lily's friend's mommy made pink soup for her daughter and all her friends. They all learned something new and had a yummy lunch together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a cozy nest on top of a house with a tall chimney. One day, a big storm came and the wind blew Tweety's nest off the chimney. Tweety was sad because her nest was delicate and it broke into pieces. + +Tweety didn't know what to do, but she didn't give up. She managed to find some sticks and leaves to build a new nest. She worked hard all day and finally, she made a new nest on the chimney. Tweety was happy again because she had a new home. + +From that day on, Tweety learned that even when things are tough, she can manage to find a way to make things better. And she lived happily ever after on her cozy chimney home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab who lived in a big ocean. One day, the little crab found a shiny shell and wanted to keep it. But the shell was too high for the little crab to reach. + +The little crab asked his friend, a fish, to help him get the shell. The fish was happy to help and swam up high to get the shell. When the fish brought the shell back down, the little crab was so happy that he signed a thank you to his friend. + +From that day on, the little crab kept the shiny shell in his home and always remembered how his friend helped him get it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing with her furry cat. One day, Lily's mom noticed that the nail on the cat's paw was very long and needed to be cut. + +Lily's mom said to her, "Lily, we need to discuss something. Your cat's nail is very long and it's not good for her. We need to cut it." + +Lily was worried and asked, "Will it hurt my cat?" + +"No, it won't hurt her. We just need to be careful," replied her mom. + +So, Lily's mom carefully cut the nail and the cat felt much better. Lily was happy that her cat was okay and they played together for the rest of the day. From then on, Lily always made sure to check her cat's nails and keep them trimmed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, her mommy said to her, "Lily, I will teach you how to race." Lily was so excited to learn! + +Mommy took Lily to the park and they began to practice. Mommy showed Lily how to run fast and use her arms to help her go even faster. Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't quite get it right. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the park. It was a group of boys racing each other! Lily watched in amazement as they ran so fast. Then, one of the boys fell down and hurt himself. Lily knew what to do - she raced over to help him up. From that day on, Lily knew that racing was not just about going fast, but also about helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when she tripped and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. Her mom came to help her and gave her a band-aid to put on her knee. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom saw an unusual bird in the backyard. The bird had bright colors and a long tail. Lily was amazed and wanted to get closer to the bird. Her mom told her to be careful and not to scare the bird away. + +Lily slowly walked towards the bird and was able to get a closer look. She was so happy to see such an unusual bird up close. From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for unusual birds in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and watch the fluffy white clouds float by. One day, her mommy gave her a special gift. It was a big box wrapped in shiny paper with a bow on top. + +Lily was so excited to open the gift, but her mommy told her to wait until the next day. That night, Lily dreamed about what could be inside the box. She thought maybe it was a toy or a book. + +The next morning, Lily woke up early and ran to the living room to open her gift. When she tore off the paper, she saw a beautiful kite inside. It was her very own kite! She couldn't wait to go outside and fly it in the sky with the clouds. Lily felt so gifted to have such a fun toy to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's go decorate your rain boots with colorful stickers!" + +Lily was so excited! She ran to get her rain boots and brought them to her mom. They sat together and decorated the boots with stickers of rainbows and flowers. Lily couldn't wait to wear them outside. + +A few days later, it started to rain. Lily put on her colorful rain boots and ran outside to play. She jumped in puddles and danced in the rain. Suddenly, she saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. "Look, Mommy! A rainbow!" she shouted. + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "That's the payoff for decorating your boots with colorful stickers. Now you get to see a colorful rainbow in the rain!" Lily was so happy and grateful for her mom's idea to decorate her boots. From that day on, Lily loved to play in the rain with her colorful boots and always looked for rainbows in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his computer. His computer was a cheerful blue color. One day, Tim's mom asked him, "What do you want to do today, Tim?" Tim replied, "I want to play with my computer!" His mom said, "That sounds like fun. What game do you want to play?" Tim thought for a moment and said, "I want to play a game where I can be a superhero!" His mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea. Let's find a game like that on your computer." Tim was so excited to be a superhero and play on his cheerful computer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk in the park with his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy and Spot went for a walk on a mild day. But as they were walking, Timmy started to complain that he was tired and wanted to go home. + +Spot tried to cheer Timmy up by licking his face and wagging his tail, but Timmy was still grumpy. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew Timmy's hat away. Timmy chased after it, but he didn't see the car coming. The car hit Timmy and he got hurt really bad. + +Spot barked and barked until someone came to help. They called an ambulance, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it. Spot was sad and missed his friend, but he knew Timmy was in a better place now. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks, but most of all, he loved jeeps. He dreamed of riding in a jeep one day. + +One sunny day, Timmy's parents surprised him with a jeep ride. Timmy was so happy and excited, he couldn't stop smiling. As they drove along bumpy roads, Timmy felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He enjoyed every moment of the ride. + +After the ride, Timmy's parents took him to a restaurant. They ordered a pizza and Timmy took a big bite. "Mmm, yummy!" he said with a grin. Timmy enjoyed his pizza and his jeep ride so much that he fell asleep dreaming about the next time he could do it all over again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite mug that she always used for her hot chocolate. One day, she accidentally dropped her mug and it broke into pieces. Lily felt very sad because she loved her mug so much. + +Her mom saw how upset she was and gave her a big hug. She told Lily that it's okay to feel sad and that they could buy a new mug together. Lily felt a little better knowing that she could pick out a new mug with her mom. + +They went to the store and found a pretty pink mug with flowers on it. Lily felt so happy and calm holding her new mug. She knew that even though her old mug was gone, she could make new memories with her new one. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved balloons. He had a big red balloon that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mom said they were going to a party and there would be lots of balloons there. Timmy was so excited! + +At the party, Timmy saw lots of balloons. They were all different colors and shapes. Timmy's mom said they could take one home with them. Timmy picked a big blue balloon. He was so excited to play with it at home. + +But on the way home, the balloon popped! Timmy was so sad. He cried and cried. His mom tried to cheer him up, but nothing worked. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, and that includes balloons. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One evening, Lily and her mommy went to a restaurant. The waiter came and asked, "What can I serve you tonight?" + +Lily's mommy said, "I want some chicken and rice please." Lily said, "I want a cheeseburger and fries!" The waiter smiled and said, "Coming right up!" + +But when Lily's food came, she didn't like it. She said, "This burger is fake! I don't want it!" The waiter said, "I'm sorry. Let me get you something else." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you. You're very nice." And the waiter brought her some yummy mac and cheese. Lily was happy and she said, "I love this restaurant! Can we come back again?" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty pink dress. Her mommy had tied a bow in her hair, and Lily felt proud. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to a party. Lily was excited to dance and play with her friends. But when they got to the party, Lily saw a big piñata hanging from a tree. She wanted to hit it and get the candy inside, but she didn't know how to tie the blindfold. + +Lily's mommy helped her tie the blindfold, and Lily swung the stick as hard as she could. She hit the piñata and candy flew everywhere! Lily was so proud of herself for hitting the piñata and getting the candy. She danced around with her friends, happy and full of sweets. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every day, she would fly around and sing her heart out. One day, she saw a big road and decided to sing while flying over it. + +As she was singing, she noticed a group of animals walking on the road. They looked up and saw the little bird singing. The animals were so impressed with the bird's beautiful voice that they asked her to sing for them every day. + +The little bird was so happy and sang for the animals every day. However, one day, she got embarrassed because she forgot the words to her song. The animals saw how embarrassed she was and decided to help her. They sang along with her, and the little bird felt much better. From that day on, they all sang together every day on the road. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her puppy, Sparky. Sparky was a cute little puppy with a powerful bark. + +One day, Lily and Sparky went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, a big dog appeared out of nowhere. The big dog started barking at Sparky and Lily. Sparky tried to protect Lily, but he was too small. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a kind woman appeared and revealed a secret. She told Lily that if she stood tall and shouted "NO!" at the big dog, it would go away. Lily did just that, and the big dog ran away. + +Lily learned that even though she was small, she had the power to stand up for herself and protect her puppy. From that day on, Lily and Sparky went on many more walks and adventures, always remembering the lesson they learned in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they went to a big festival in the park. There were lots of fun things to do, like eat candy and ride on rides. + +Timmy was very enthusiastic about the festival. He ran around, laughing and playing with his friends. They even got to throw balls at some targets and win prizes. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy and his friends got tired. They sat down on a blanket and watched the fireworks in the sky. It was a beautiful show and they all clapped and cheered. + +After the festival was over, Timmy went home with his family. He was so happy and told them all about the fun things he did. He couldn't wait for the next festival to come! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy went to the farm with his mommy. At the farm, Timmy saw a big bull. The bull was so big and strong, Timmy was scared. + +Timmy's mommy said, "Don't be afraid, Timmy. The bull is friendly." But suddenly, the bull got angry and started to run towards them. Timmy's mommy tried to run away with him, but she accidentally stepped on a broken piece of wood and fell down. + +Timmy was very surprised and scared. He didn't know what to do. The bull came closer and closer until it was too late. The bad ending was that the bull hurt Timmy's mommy and they had to go to the hospital. From that day on, Timmy never wanted to go back to the farm again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, Timmy and his friend Sally were building a sandcastle when the tide started to come in. Sally said, "Uh oh, we have to move our castle before the water gets it!" + +Timmy and Sally worked quickly to move the castle up the beach, and they did it just in time. Timmy said, "We won! Our castle is safe!" Sally replied, "Yes, we did a fine job. Now let's go play in the water!" + +They splashed and played in the waves until it was time to go home. Timmy was happy that they saved their castle and had a fun day at the beach with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mom in the kitchen. One day, his mom asked him to put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Timmy did a great job and even closed the dishwasher door gently. + +Later that day, Timmy's family had a big dinner party. Timmy's mom cooked a delicious meal and everyone was very happy. When the meal was over, Timmy's family applauded his mom for making such a great dinner. Timmy felt proud of his mom and happy to be a part of the celebration. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops and always asked her mommy to buy her one. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and saw a boy eating a lollipop. She asked the boy if she could have a lick, but he said no and ran away. + +Lily felt sad and didn't understand why the boy didn't trust her. She asked her mommy why the boy didn't want to share, but her mommy didn't know. Lily decided to be quiet and think about it. + +As Lily was walking around the park, she saw the boy again. This time, he was crying because he dropped his lollipop and it broke. Lily felt bad for him and offered to share her lollipop with him. The boy was surprised and happy. From that day on, they became friends and shared their lollipops together. Lily learned that it's important to trust and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a big plane flying in the sky. It was so high up that it looked like a tiny bird. Suddenly, the sun started to go down and the sky became dark. But then, the plane started to glow! It was so bright that it lit up the whole sky. This was very rare and everyone who saw it was amazed. The plane kept glowing until it landed safely on the ground. Everyone cheered and clapped for the glowing plane. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his favorite truck. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over and asked to trade toys. Timmy didn't want to trade his truck, but Billy had a really cool train that he wanted. + +Timmy thought about it and decided to trade. But when he got the train, he noticed it was broken. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Timmy had a smart idea. He asked Billy if he had any tools to fix the train. Billy said yes and they set to work fixing the train together. In the end, the train was fixed and Timmy was happy he made the trade. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun with the swings, the slide and the sandbox. One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a rod in his hand and he was fishing in the pond. + +"Who is he?" Lila asked Tom. + +"I don't know. He looks different. He has a big hat and a long coat. And what is he doing with that rod?" Tom said. + +"Maybe he is looking for fish. Do you want to go and say hello?" Lila said. + +"No, I don't. He is weird. Let's ignore him and play with our toys." Tom said. + +Lila felt sad. She wanted to be nice to the new boy. She thought he might be lonely. She left Tom and walked to the pond. She smiled at the new boy and said, "Hi, I'm Lila. What's your name?" + +The new boy looked up and smiled back. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. I'm new here. I like to fish. Do you want to see my rod?" + +Lila nodded. She was curious about the rod. Ben showed her how it worked. He threw the line into the water and waited for a fish to bite. He told her stories about the fish he had caught before. He said he liked to fish because it made him happy and calm. + +Lila liked Ben. He was different, but he was nice. She asked him if he wanted to play with her and Tom. Ben said yes. He packed his rod and followed Lila to the sandbox. Lila introduced him to Tom. Tom was surprised. He thought Lila had ignored Ben. He felt a little ashamed. He said hello to Ben and apologized for being rude. He asked him if he wanted to share his toys. Ben said yes. He thanked him and gave him a fish-shaped cookie. Tom smiled. He liked the cookie. He thought Ben was not so weird after all. He was just different. And different was good. They all played together and became friends. They had a lot of fun with the swings, the slide, the sandbox and the rod. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her mom and dad. She liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. She saw a big crab walking on the shore. She ran to it and said, "Hello, crab! Do you want to be my friend?" + +The crab was scared of Lily. He thought she wanted to hurt him. He said, "No, no, go away! You are too big and loud. I want to be alone." + +Lily felt sad. She did not want to scare the crab. She wanted to make him happy. She said, "I'm sorry, crab. I don't want to hurt you. I want to marry you. You are so pretty and shiny. You have nice claws and eyes. We can live in a sand castle and have fun." + +The crab was surprised. He had never heard anyone say that to him. He looked at Lily and saw that she was smiling and kind. He said, "You want to marry me? But you are a girl and I am a crab. We are different." + +Lily said, "That's okay. We can be different and still love each other. We can learn from each other and help each other. We can be happy together." + +The crab thought about it. He felt lonely and bored. He wanted to have a friend. He said, "Okay, okay. I will marry you. But you have to be gentle and quiet. And you have to share your food and toys with me." + +Lily said, "Of course, of course. I will be gentle and quiet. And I will share my food and toys with you. Come, let's go to the sand castle. I will make you a ring and a crown. You will be my king and I will be your queen." + +The crab agreed. He followed Lily to the sand castle. She made him a ring and a crown out of shells and rocks. She put them on him and kissed him. He felt comfortable and warm. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very nice and sweet. You make me happy." + +Lily said, "You're welcome, crab. You are very brave and smart. You make me happy too." + +They hugged and played in the sand castle. They were married and happy. They were the best friends in the world. +Sara and Tom were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to dress them up in different clothes and make them talk. Sara had a pink doll with long hair and a wool dress. Tom had a blue doll with short hair and a wool hat. + +"Look at my doll, she is so pretty and warm in her wool dress," Sara said, clapping her hands. + +"My doll is cool and smart in his wool hat," Tom said, clapping his hands too. + +They decided to take their dolls for a walk around the garden. They saw some flowers, some bugs, and some birds. They had fun making their dolls smell, touch, and listen to everything. + +But then they saw a big puddle of mud. It looked wet and dirty and fun. + +"Let's make our dolls jump in the puddle," Tom said, with a naughty smile. + +"No, no, no, that's a bad idea," Sara said, shaking her head. "Our dolls will get dirty and ruin their wool clothes." + +But Tom did not listen. He grabbed his doll and threw it into the puddle. It splashed and sank into the mud. + +"Ha ha ha, that's funny," Tom said, laughing. + +But Sara did not laugh. She was angry and sad. She loved her doll and did not want it to get dirty. She grabbed Tom's doll and threw it into the puddle too. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Tom said, surprised and upset. "That's not fair, that's my doll." + +They both ran to the puddle and tried to get their dolls out. But the mud was sticky and deep. They could not reach their dolls. They got their hands and feet dirty too. + +They started to cry. They wished they had not played with the puddle. They wished they had taken care of their dolls. + +Mama heard their cries and came to the garden. She saw them sitting by the puddle, dirty and sad. She saw their dolls, dirty and wet. + +"Oh, my poor babies, what happened?" Mama said, with a gentle voice. + +They told her what they had done. They said they were sorry. They asked her to help them. + +Mama hugged them and said, "It's okay, I'm not angry. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. Next time, you will be more careful with your toys and your clothes. Now, let's go inside and clean up. We can wash your dolls and dry them. Maybe they will look good again." + +She took their hands and led them to the house. They followed her, sniffling and hoping. They still loved their dolls, even if they were dirty. They hoped their dolls still loved them too. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow. They jog up and down. They jog with their dog, Spot. + +One day, they find a book on a bench. The book is big and old. It has many pages. Lily and Sam open the book. They see pictures and words. They do not know the words. + +"Look, Sam, a dragon!" Lily says. She points to a page. The page has a dragon with wings and fire. + +"Wow, Lily, a castle!" Sam says. He points to another page. The page has a castle with towers and flags. + +They turn more pages. They see more things. They see a fairy, a pirate, a robot, a unicorn. + +"Sam, Lily, time to go home!" a voice says. It is Lily's mom. She is at the gate of the park. + +Lily and Sam close the book. They want to keep the book. But they see a name on the cover. The name is Max. + +"Maybe Max is looking for his book," Lily says. + +"Maybe he is sad," Sam says. + +They leave the book on the bench. They hope Max will find it. They jog to the gate with Spot. They say bye to each other. + +Lily and Sam think about the book. They think it is not an ordinary book. They think it is a magic book. They want to see it again. They want to read the words. They want to go to the dragon, the castle, the fairy, the pirate, the robot, the unicorn. They smile. They jog home. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to build forts with cushions and blankets. They pretended they were knights and princesses, and they had to protect their castle from dragons and robbers. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big wall with the cushions. They will keep us safe," Tom said, pointing to his fort. + +"That's good, Tom. But we need a door, too. How will we get in and out?" Lily asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. He saw a big cushion with a zipper. He had an idea. He opened the zipper and crawled inside the cushion. He made a hole for his head and smiled. + +"Ta-da! I made a door. It's a magic cushion. You can come in, too," he said. + +Lily giggled. She crawled inside the cushion with Tom. They felt cozy and warm. They hugged each other and whispered secrets. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Max. He saw the cushions and wanted to play. He jumped on them and barked. He tried to pull the cushions with his teeth. + +"Hey, stop it, Max! You're ruining our fort!" Tom shouted. + +He and Lily came out of the cushion. They saw Max wagging his tail. He thought they were playing, too. He licked their faces and nuzzled their hands. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They were not angry anymore. They loved Max. He was their friend. He wanted to protect them, too. + +"OK, Max, you can join us. But you have to be gentle. This is a serious game. We are knights and princesses, remember?" Lily said. + +Max barked happily. He nodded his head. He understood. He followed Tom and Lily back to their fort. He lay down next to them and snuggled. They all felt happy and safe. They played until it was time for dinner. +Lily was a chubby little girl who liked to eat cookies and cake. She did not like to play outside or run with her friends. She only wanted to sit on the big armchair and watch TV. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, you need to exercise and have fun. Come with me to the park and we can play on the swings and the slide." + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, mom. I don't want to go. I like the armchair. It is soft and cozy." + +Her mom sighed and said, "Okay, Lily. But you will miss out on a lot of fun things. And you will not be healthy and strong." + +Lily did not listen. She stayed on the armchair and ate more cookies and cake. + +But soon, Lily felt sick. Her tummy hurt and she felt dizzy. She wanted to get up and go to her mom, but she was too heavy and tired. She tried to crawl, but she could not move. She was stuck on the armchair. + +She cried and cried, "Mom, help me! I don't feel good. I want to go to the park. I want to play and run." + +Her mom heard her and came to her. She hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you. But you have to promise me something. You have to eat less cookies and cake, and more fruits and vegetables. And you have to play outside and exercise every day. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I want to be healthy and strong. And I want to have fun." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. I love you. Now let's go to the park and have some fun." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you." + +They got off the armchair and went to the park. Lily had a lot of fun on the swings and the slide. She felt better and happier. She learned that cookies and cake are good sometimes, but not all the time. And she learned that playing and exercising are good for her body and her mind. She was a chubby little girl, but she was also a healthy and happy little girl. +Lily and Tom wanted to bake a cake for Mom. They saw a big book with many pictures of cakes. They picked a cake with pink and white and sprinkles. They said, "This cake looks easy. We can make it for Mom." + +They got a big bowl and a spoon and some eggs and milk and flour and sugar. They did not know how much to put in the bowl. They just poured and cracked and stirred. They made a big mess. They said, "This is fun. Mom will love our cake." + +They put the bowl in the oven. They did not know how hot to make the oven. They just turned the knob. They said, "The cake will be ready soon. Let's go play." + +They went to the living room and played with their toys. They forgot about the cake. They did not hear the oven beep. They did not smell the smoke. They did not see the fire. + +Mom came home from her journey. She saw the smoke and the fire. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed the fire extinguisher. She put out the fire. She saw the black and burnt cake. She saw the big mess. She was very angry. She said, "Lily and Tom, what did you do? You could have burned the house down. You are in big trouble." + +Lily and Tom heard Mom's voice. They felt scared and sorry. They ran to the kitchen and saw the cake and the fire and the mess. They said, "We wanted to bake a cake for you. We thought it was easy. We are sorry, Mom." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you, but you should never bake without me. Baking is not easy. It is dangerous. You need to follow the rules and be careful. You are grounded for a week. No more baking, no more playing, no more fun." + +Lily and Tom cried and said, "We are sorry, Mom. We learned our lesson. We will never bake without you again." + +The end. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. They also like to learn new things. One day, they go to school. Their teacher is Miss Lee. She is very nice and thin. + +Miss Lee says, "Hello, children. Today we will learn math. Math is fun and useful. You can count, add, and subtract with math. Do you want to try?" + +Tim and Jen nod. They want to try. Miss Lee gives them some cards with numbers and pictures. She shows them how to match the cards and make sums. Tim and Jen like math. They think it is easy and fun. + +But Sam does not like math. He thinks it is hard and boring. He does not want to try. He says, "Math is stupid. I don't need math. I only need toys and games. Math is for thin nerds like Miss Lee and you." + +Tim and Jen are sad. They do not like Sam's words. They think Sam is mean and rude. They say, "Math is not stupid. Math is cool and helpful. You need math for many things, like buying things, measuring things, and solving problems. Math is for everyone, not just thin people. You should not judge people by how they look or what they like. You should be kind and respectful." + +Miss Lee hears them. She smiles. She says, "Tim and Jen, you are right. Math is for everyone, and everyone is different and special. You should not make fun of others or hurt their feelings. You should welcome others and learn from them. That is how you grow and make friends. Sam, do you understand?" + +Sam feels ashamed. He knows he was wrong. He says, "I'm sorry, Miss Lee. I'm sorry, Tim and Jen. I was mean and rude. I did not welcome you or learn from you. I want to try math. Can you help me?" + +Tim and Jen are happy. They say, "Of course, Sam. We can help you. We can be friends. Math is more fun when we share and help each other." + +Miss Lee is proud. She says, "Well done, children. You have learned a valuable lesson today. Math is not only about numbers and pictures. Math is also about kindness and friendship." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big red ball in the park. They both wanted to play with it, but they only had one ball. + +"Give me the ball, it's mine!" Tom said. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Lily said. + +They started to pull the ball from each other, but the ball was too big and too strong. It slipped from their hands and rolled away. They ran after it, but they were too slow. The ball bounced over the fence and into the street. + +"Oh no, the ball is gone!" Tom cried. + +"We lost the ball!" Lily cried. + +They felt very sad and angry. They blamed each other for losing the ball. They did not want to talk or play with each other anymore. They went back to their home and sat in different corners. + +Their mom saw them and asked what was wrong. They told her about the ball and how they fought over it. Their mom shook her head and said, "You should not fight over toys. Toys are for sharing and having fun. Fighting only makes you lose what you have and hurt each other's feelings. You should say sorry and comfort each other. You are twins, you should love and help each other." + +Tom and Lily thought about what their mom said. They realized that she was right. They felt sorry for being mean and selfish. They hugged each other and said, "I'm sorry, I love you." + +They felt better and happier. They decided to play with their other toys and share them. They learned that sharing is caring and that comfort is better than anger. They thanked their mom for her wise words and gave her a big kiss. Their mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, my sweet twins." +Lila was a new sheep in the farm. She was shy and did not talk to the other sheep. She only stayed near her mom and dad. + +One day, the farmer came to number the sheep. He put a tag on each sheep's ear with a number. Lila was scared of the farmer. She did not want a tag on her ear. She ran away and hid behind a tree. + +"Where is Lila?" the farmer asked. He looked around and saw her behind the tree. He walked towards her with a tag and a tool. + +"Please don't number me!" Lila cried. "I don't like it!" + +The farmer smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, Lila. I need to number you so I can take care of you. The number helps me know who you are and what you need. It does not hurt. It is like a sticker." + +Lila did not believe him. She was still scared. She tried to run away again, but the farmer caught her. He gently put the tag on her ear and said, "There you go, Lila. You are number 23. You are a good sheep." + +Lila felt a little pinch on her ear, but it was not bad. She looked at the tag and saw the number 23. She felt a little proud. She was a good sheep. + +She went back to her mom and dad and showed them her tag. They hugged her and said, "We are proud of you, Lila. You are brave and smart. You are our number 23." + +Lila smiled and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you." + +She looked at the other sheep and saw that they all had tags too. They had different numbers, but they were all good sheep. She decided to talk to them and make friends. She was not shy anymore. She was happy. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid of new things. They can help you grow and learn. Be proud of who you are and what you can do. +Sara and Ben liked to play hide and seek in the big house. They knew many good places to hide, like under the bed, behind the sofa, or in the closet. But their favorite place was the cupboard in the kitchen. It was big and dark and had many colorful boxes and cans inside. + +One day, they were playing hide and seek and Sara was the seeker. She counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She checked the bed, the sofa, and the closet, but she could not find him. She wondered where he was. She went to the kitchen and saw the cupboard door was a little open. She smiled and tiptoed to the cupboard. She opened the door and said, "Boo!" + +But there was no Ben inside. Instead, there was a big, furry, brown bear. The bear looked at Sara and growled. Sara was very scared and screamed. The bear was also scared and ran out of the cupboard and out of the house. + +Ben heard Sara scream and came out of his hiding place. He was under the table in the dining room. He ran to the kitchen and saw Sara crying and the bear running away. He hugged Sara and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was hiding in the cupboard, but then I heard a noise and saw the bear. He was looking for food. He pushed me out of the cupboard and went inside. I was too afraid to say anything. I just whispered, 'Help!'" + +Sara hugged Ben back and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you're safe. That was a very bad bear. Let's not play hide and seek in the cupboard anymore. Let's play something else." They went to the living room and played with their colorful toys. They were happy and forgot about the bear. +Lena and Tom are sister and brother. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it. They hold hands and start to walk up. The hill is steep and rocky. Lena and Tom are careful. + +But then, Lena stumbles on a stone. She falls and hurts her knee. She cries. Tom stops and helps her. He says, "Don't cry, Lena. I am here. You are brave." + +He hugs her and kisses her knee. He picks a flower and gives it to her. She smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are kind. You are loyal." + +They hug again and walk down the hill. They go back to the park. They play some more. They are happy. They are sister and brother. They love each other. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies and had secret missions. Lily had a white hat and a white coat. Ben had a black hat and a black coat. They also had toy pistols that made noise when they pressed a button. + +"Bang, bang, you're dead!" Lily shouted, pointing her pistol at Ben. + +"No, I'm not, you missed!" Ben shouted back, pointing his pistol at Lily. + +They ran around the park, shooting and dodging each other. They had fun, but they also wanted to win. + +Lily saw a big hill near the slide. She had an idea. She ran up the hill and hid behind a bush. She waited for Ben to follow her. + +"Where are you, Lily?" Ben called, looking around. + +"I'm here, Ben!" Lily said, jumping out of the bush. She pressed her button and made her pistol noise louder. She wanted to increase her chance of hitting Ben. + +But Ben was ready. He had seen Lily run up the hill. He had also pressed his button and made his pistol noise louder. He wanted to increase his chance of hitting Lily. + +"Bang, bang, you're dead!" they both shouted at the same time, pointing their pistols at each other. + +They looked at each other and laughed. They realized they had both increased their noise, but not their aim. They decided to call it a tie and go down the slide together. They were still spies, but they were also friends. +Lily was a rich girl who had many toys and clothes. She liked to play with her dolls and dress them up. But she was not happy. She always frowned and said no to her mom and dad. She did not want to share or be nice to anyone. + +One day, her mom and dad said they were going on a trip. They said they would take Lily to a place where it was very hot and there were many animals. Lily did not want to go. She said she wanted to stay home with her toys and clothes. She frowned and cried and kicked. + +But her mom and dad did not listen. They packed their bags and took Lily to the car. They drove for a long time and then got on a big plane. Lily was scared and bored. She frowned and whined and pouted. + +When they arrived, they went to a hotel where there were many people. They said they would go on a safari the next day. Lily did not care. She said she wanted to go back home. She frowned and sulked and hid. + +The next day, they got on a jeep and drove to the park where there were many animals. Lily saw lions and elephants and giraffes and zebras. She was amazed and curious. She smiled and clapped and pointed. + +She saw a baby elephant who was playing with a ball. She wanted to play with him. She asked her mom and dad if she could. They said yes, but she had to be careful and gentle. They gave her a ball and let her go near the elephant. + +Lily threw the ball to the elephant and he caught it with his trunk. He threw it back to Lily and she caught it with her hands. They played and laughed and had fun. Lily felt happy and warm. She did not frown anymore. + +She learned that there were more things to enjoy than toys and clothes. She learned that sharing and being nice made her feel good. She learned that the world was big and beautiful and full of surprises. She thanked her mom and dad for taking her on the trip. She hugged the elephant and said goodbye. She was not a rich girl anymore. She was a happy girl. +Anna liked to play with her toy cars. She had many cars of different colors and sizes. She liked to pretend that she was a driver and that she had to complete a race or a mission. + +One day, she invited her friend Ben to play with her. Ben also liked cars, but he had fewer than Anna. He brought his favorite car, a red one with a big engine. Anna showed him her cars and said, "You can choose any car you want. We can race on the carpet." + +Ben looked at all the cars and picked a blue one with stripes. He said, "Thank you, Anna. This is a nice car. Are you ready to race?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, I am. Let's start from here and go to the door. The first one to reach the door is the winner. Ready, set, go!" + +They pushed their cars along the carpet, making vroom-vroom sounds. They dodged the furniture and the toys that were on the floor. They were both fast and skilled, but Anna was a little bit faster. She reached the door first and said, "I won! I won! I am a gifted driver!" + +Ben smiled and said, "You are, Anna. You are very good at driving. But I had fun too. You are a good friend. Can we play again?" + +Anna hugged him and said, "Of course we can, Ben. You are a good friend too. And you are also a gifted driver. Let's play again and have more fun!" +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to study new things. Today, they study food. Mom gives them a book with pictures of food. They see apples, bananas, carrots, and more. + +"Look, Ben, this is a pepper," Lily says, pointing to a red and green thing. "It is spicy and crunchy. Do you like pepper?" + +"I don't know. I never tried pepper," Ben says. "Can we try it, Mom?" + +Mom smiles and cuts a small piece of pepper for each of them. She warns them to be careful. "Pepper can make your mouth hot and your eyes water. If you don't like it, you can drink some water." + +Ben and Lily take a bite of pepper. They make a funny face. The pepper is dry and hot. It hurts their tongue and throat. They spit it out and run to the sink. They drink a lot of water. + +"Yuck! I don't like pepper. It is too dry and hot," Ben says. + +"Me neither. Pepper is not good. Let's study something else," Lily says. + +They go back to the book and look for something sweet and soft. They see a picture of cake. They smile and ask Mom for cake. Mom laughs and says, "Maybe later. First, you have to eat your lunch." +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They enjoy the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also like to look at the birds, the flowers and the clouds. + +One day, they see a big house near the park. It has many windows. They wonder what is inside. They walk to the house and peek through a window. They see a jolly man with a red hat and a white beard. He is making toys and singing. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim says. "He must be Santa Claus!" + +"Let's go inside and say hello!" Jen says. "Maybe he will give us some toys!" + +They open the door and run into the house. But the jolly man is not Santa Claus. He is a bad man. He is a robber. He stole the toys from a store. He sees Tim and Jen and gets angry. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here?" he shouts. "You are not supposed to be here! You are naughty children!" + +He grabs Tim and Jen and ties them up. He puts them in a big sack. He throws the sack in his car. He drives away fast. + +Tim and Jen are scared. They cry and scream. They wish they never went to the house. They wish they stayed in the park. They wish they listened to their moms and dads. They are in big trouble. They do not enjoy the window or the jolly man. They have a bad ending. +Mia and Leo were playing in the garden. They saw a big green plant with many sharp points. Mia wanted to touch it, but Leo stopped her. + +"No, Mia, don't touch that! That is a cactus. It can hurt you!" Leo said. + +"What is a cactus?" Mia asked. + +Leo tried to explain. "A cactus is a plant that lives in dry places. It has points to keep water inside and to keep animals away. Some cactuses have pretty flowers, but some don't." + +Mia looked at the cactus. She saw a small pink flower on top of it. She thought it was very pretty. She felt envious of the cactus. She wanted to have a flower too. + +"Can I have a flower like the cactus?" Mia asked. + +Leo shook his head. "No, Mia, you can't. You are not a cactus. You are a girl. Girls don't grow flowers on their heads. They grow hair. And you have very nice hair, Mia. It is soft and shiny and brown. I like your hair." + +Mia smiled. She touched her hair. She felt happy. She did not want to be a cactus anymore. She wanted to be a girl. She hugged Leo. + +"Thank you, Leo. You are a good friend. I like your hair too. It is curly and black and funny. Let's play something else. What do you want to play?" + +Leo thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +"Let's play pirates. We can use these sticks as swords and pretend to find treasure. Come on, Mia, follow me!" + +Mia and Leo ran to the other side of the garden. They played pirates and had a lot of fun. They forgot about the cactus and the flower. They were happy to be themselves. +One day, Lily and her mom went to the market. They saw many things to buy: fruits, flowers, toys, and more. Lily liked to look at everything and ask questions. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily pointed to a long green thing with many round things on it. + +"That is a vine, Lily. It has grapes on it. Grapes are a kind of fruit that you can eat. Do you want to try some?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. Mom bought some grapes from the seller and gave some to Lily. Lily liked the sweet and juicy taste. She ate some more and then asked, "Mom, can we buy the vine too?" + +Mom smiled and said, "No, Lily, we don't need to buy the vine. The vine is where the grapes grow. The seller only sells the grapes, not the vine. The vine belongs to the farmer who grows the grapes." + +Lily was confused. She did not understand why they could not buy the vine. She thought the vine was pretty and fun. She wanted to have it at home and play with it. + +"But why, Mom? Why can't we buy the vine?" Lily asked. + +"Because the vine is too big and too heavy, Lily. It would not fit in our car or in our house. And the vine needs a lot of water and sun and soil to grow. We don't have those things at home. The vine is happy in the farm, not in the city. Do you understand?" Mom explained. + +Lily thought for a moment. She still liked the vine, but she also liked the grapes. She decided to be happy with what she had. + +"I understand, Mom. Thank you for the grapes. They are yummy. Can I have some more?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, Lily. You can have some more. And maybe one day, we can visit the farm and see the vine and the farmer. How does that sound?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She hugged Mom and said, "I love you, Mom. And I love grapes. And I love the vine too." + +The end. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods behind their house. One day, they find a big stick and some string. They make a bow and some arrows. + +"Let's pretend we are hunters," Tom says. "We can shoot at the birds and the rabbits." + +Sam nods. He follows Tom deeper into the woods. They see a bird on a branch. Tom pulls the string and lets go. The arrow flies and hits the bird. The bird falls to the ground. + +"Wow, you got it!" Sam says. He runs to pick up the bird. He sees that the bird is not moving. He feels sad. + +"Tom, you hurt the bird," he says. "It is not playing. It is dead." + +Tom looks at the bird. He feels bad too. He did not mean to hurt the bird. He just wanted to have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," he says. "I did not know the bow was so strong. Let's bury the bird and say sorry." + +They dig a hole and put the bird in it. They cover it with dirt and leaves. They find some flowers and put them on top. + +"Sorry, bird," they say. "We are sorry we hurt you. You were pretty and sweet. We hope you are happy in the sky." + +They turn to go back to their house. They see smoke in the air. They smell something burning. They hear sirens and people shouting. + +"What's that?" Sam asks. + +Tom looks scared. He remembers that he left the bow and the arrows near a pile of dry leaves. He thinks that maybe one of the arrows had a spark and started a fire. + +"Sam, we have to run," he says. "We have to tell Mom and Dad. We have to tell them what we did." + +They run as fast as they can. They see the fire spreading in the woods. They see the ash falling from the sky. They see their house in the distance. They hope they are not too late. They hope they can fix what they did. They run and run, but they are slow. The fire is fast. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build houses, towers, cars and animals with their blocks. Sometimes they share their blocks, and sometimes they want their own blocks. + +One day, they decide to build a big castle with all their blocks. They gather all the blocks they can find and put them in a big pile. They start to make the walls and the towers of the castle. They are having fun and making noises. + +But they do not hear their mom calling them. Their mom is deaf, and she cannot hear their noises either. She uses her hands to talk, and she wants them to come for lunch. She comes to their room and sees their big castle. She smiles and claps her hands. She points to her mouth and then to the kitchen. + +Anna and Ben see their mom and understand. They are hungry and want to eat. But they do not want to leave their castle. They look at each other and have an idea. They take one piece of block each and put it in their pockets. They hug their mom and follow her to the kitchen. They think they can finish their castle later, and they are happy to have their mom and their blocks. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has many toys. He has cars, trains, balls, and a jet. Sam has few toys. He has a teddy, a book, and a hat. + +One day, Tom and Sam go to the park. They see a big hill. They want to go up the hill. Tom takes his jet. He says, "I will fly my jet up the hill. It is fast and cool. You can watch me." Sam says, "Can I fly your jet too? It looks fun." Tom says, "No, you can't. It is my jet. I own it. You have no jet. You have a hat. You can play with your hat." + +Sam feels sad. He puts on his hat. He walks up the hill. He sees a big tree. He sees a nest. He sees a bird. The bird is warm and soft. It has eggs. Sam says, "Hello, bird. You have a nice nest. Can I see your eggs?" The bird says, "Yes, you can. They are my eggs. I own them. But you can look at them. They are pretty and soon they will hatch." + +Sam looks at the eggs. He sees different colors. He sees spots and stripes. He says, "Wow, they are beautiful. You are lucky, bird. You have a family. You have a home. You have a jet too. You can fly in the sky." The bird says, "Thank you, Sam. You are kind. You have a hat. It is warm and cozy. You can wear it in the cold. You have a friend too. You can play with him. You have a heart too. You can share it with others." + +Sam smiles. He says, "You are right, bird. I have many things. I don't need a jet. I have a hat. I have a friend. I have a heart. I will share them with Tom. Maybe he will share his jet with me. Maybe we will have more fun." The bird says, "I think so, Sam. Sharing is good. Sharing makes you happy. Sharing makes others happy. Sharing is love." + +Sam hugs the bird. He says, "Bye, bird. Thank you for sharing your eggs with me. I hope they hatch soon. I hope you fly high and free." The bird says, "Bye, Sam. Thank you for sharing your hat with me. I hope you have fun with Tom. I hope you fly high and free too." Sam runs down the hill. He sees Tom. He says, "Hi, Tom. I saw a bird. I saw eggs. They were amazing. Do you want to see them?" Tom says, "Yes, I do. That sounds cool. Do you want to fly my jet?" Sam says, "Yes, I do. That sounds fun. Let's go together." They go up the hill. They share the jet. They share the hat. They share the eggs. They share the love. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big hat in the park. It was red and blue and had a feather on it. They thought it was a magic hat. + +"Let's try it on and see what happens!" Tom said. He was very excite. + +"OK, but be careful!" Lily said. She was a little scare. + +Tom put the hat on his head and closed his eyes. He wished for something tasty to eat. He opened his eyes and saw a big cake in front of him. It had cream and cherries and chocolate on it. + +"Wow, it worked!" Tom said. He took a big bite of the cake. It was very tasty. + +"Can I have some too?" Lily asked. She was hungry. + +"Sure, here you go!" Tom said. He gave Lily a slice of the cake. They both ate and smiled. + +But then, they started to feel sick. Their tummies hurt and they felt dizzy. They looked at the cake and saw that it had worms and bugs and dirt in it. It was not a real cake. It was a trick cake. + +"Yuck, this is gross!" Tom said. He spit out the cake. + +"Help, I don't feel good!" Lily said. She cried. + +They took off the hat and threw it away. They ran to find their moms. They learned that the hat was not magic. It was a bad hat. They never played with it again. +Sara liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and bracelets. She liked to pretend she was a princess or a fairy or a star. + +One day, her mom said she had a surprise for her. She gave her a small box with a bow on it. Sara opened the box and saw a beautiful necklace with a heart pendant. It was pink and sparkly and had her name on it. + +"Wow, mom, this is so pretty! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Sara said, hugging her mom. + +"I'm glad you like it, sweetie. I made it for you. You know why?" her mom asked. + +"Why, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Because you are my winner. You are my winner because you are so smart and kind and brave and thoughtful. You always help me and daddy and your brother and your friends. You always share and say please and thank you. You always try your best and learn new things. You make me so proud and happy, Sara. You are my winner and I love you very much," her mom said, kissing her cheek. + +Sara felt warm and happy inside. She put on her necklace and looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. You are my winner too. You are my winner because you are so nice and fun and beautiful and thoughtful. You always take care of me and daddy and your brother and your friends. You always make me laugh and hug me and teach me things. You are the best mom in the world, mom. You are my winner and I love you very much." +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide behind the flowers. Lily saw a big vine that grew on the wall. It had many green leaves and purple flowers. + +"Look, Ben, a vine!" Lily said. "Let's climb it and see what is on the other side." + +Ben nodded and followed Lily. They grabbed the vine and pulled themselves up. The vine was strong and helped them rise. They felt like birds in the sky. + +They reached the top of the wall and looked around. They saw a big house with many windows and a red roof. They also saw a pale girl sitting on a swing. She had long hair and a blue dress. She looked sad and lonely. + +"Hello!" Lily called to the girl. "What is your name?" + +The girl looked up and saw Lily and Ben. She smiled and said, "Hello! My name is Rose. I live in the house. Who are you?" + +"We are Lily and Ben. We live in the garden. We climbed the vine to see you," Ben said. + +Rose waved and said, "Do you want to play with me? I have many toys and books. You can come down the vine and join me." + +Lily and Ben liked the idea. They climbed down the vine and ran to Rose. They became friends and played together. They shared their stories and laughed. The vine was happy too. It had brought them together. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play at the beach. They liked to build sand castles, collect shells and splash in the water. One day, they saw a big boat on the shore. It was old and rusty and had a hole in it. + +"Let's go inside the boat!" Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, it's scary and dirty!" Sara said. She was afraid and careful. + +Ben tried to encourage Sara. "It will be fun! Maybe we will find treasure or pirates!" he said. + +Sara shook her head. "No, thank you. I will stay here and make a sand castle." she said. + +Ben shrugged and ran to the boat. He climbed inside and looked around. He saw some ropes, some cans and some fish bones. He did not see any treasure or pirates. He felt disappointed and bored. He also felt cold and wet. The wind was blowing and the water was bitter. + +He wished he had stayed with Sara. He decided to go back to her. He climbed out of the boat and ran to the sand castle. He saw Sara smiling and happy. She had made a beautiful sand castle with shells and flowers. + +"Hi, Ben! Do you want to help me with the sand castle?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, please!" Ben said. He was glad and sorry. + +He hugged Sara and said, "I'm sorry I left you. The boat was not fun at all. You were right. It was scary and dirty." + +Sara hugged him back and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm happy you are back. You are my best friend." + +They played together with the sand castle until it was time to go home. They had a lot of fun at the beach. They learned to listen to each other and to encourage each other. They loved each other very much. +Lily liked to write. She had a big book with many pages. She used a crayon to make pictures and words. She wrote about her toys, her family, and her dreams. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big pond with many birds. She saw ducks, geese, and swans. She liked the swans. They were white and graceful. She wanted to write about them. + +She asked her mom for her book and crayon. She sat on a bench near the pond. She opened her book and started to write. She wrote "swan" and drew a swan. She was happy. + +But then, a big swan came out of the pond. It saw Lily and her book. It was curious. It walked towards Lily. It stretched its long neck and opened its big beak. + +Lily was scared. She did not want the swan to take her book or bite her. She screamed and hugged her book. She ran to her mom. Her mom picked her up and comforted her. + +The swan was not mean. It was just curious. It did not want to hurt Lily or her book. It went back to the pond and joined the other swans. + +Lily calmed down. She looked at her book. She saw her swan picture. She smiled. She still liked the swans. But she did not want to write near them. She wrote on the other side of the bench. She wrote "I am brave". She was proud. +Lily and Ben love to play hide and seek in the park. They run and laugh and look for good places to hide. One day, they find a big tree with a hole in it. They peek inside and see a dark tunnel. + +"Let's go in!" Ben says. He is brave and curious. + +"OK, but be careful!" Lily says. She is a little scared but also excited. + +They crawl into the hole and follow the tunnel. It is cold and damp and quiet. They see roots and rocks and bugs. They hear a drip, drip, drip of water. They wonder where the tunnel leads. + +After a while, they see a light at the end. They come out of the hole and gasp. They are in a beautiful garden with flowers and birds and butterflies. They see a fountain with a spring of water. They see a statue of a lady with a crown and a dress. They see a stone wall with vines and a gate. + +"Wow!" Ben says. "This is amazing!" + +"Where are we?" Lily says. "This looks like an ancient place!" + +They explore the garden and have fun. They smell the flowers and splash in the fountain and touch the statue. They feel like they are in a fairy tale. + +But then they hear a voice. It is their mom. She is calling them from the park. + +"Lily! Ben! Where are you? It's time to go home!" + +They look at each other and smile. They have a secret. They know a magic place. They run back to the hole and crawl through the tunnel. They come out of the tree and run to their mom. + +"Sorry, mom!" Ben says. "We were playing hide and seek!" + +"We found a great place to hide!" Lily says. + +They hug their mom and go home. They don't tell her about the garden. They keep it in their hearts. They can't wait to go back and play again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in different seasons. In summer, they sit on the grass and blow bubbles. In autumn, they sit on the leaves and make piles. In winter, they sit on the snow and make snowmen. In spring, they sit on the flowers and smell them. + +One day, they want to play outside, but it is raining. They sit by the window and look at the rain. They are sad. + +"Can we play inside?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but what can we play?" Ben says. + +They think for a while. Then they have an idea. + +They go to their room and get their crayons and paper. They sit on the floor and draw pictures of the seasons. They use many colors and shapes. They have fun. + +But they also make a big mess. They leave crayons and paper everywhere. They do not clean up. + +Their mom comes to their room and sees the mess. She is not happy. + +"Look at this mess!" she says. "You need to clean up your room right now!" + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They are sorry. + +"OK, mom," they say. "We will clean up." + +They put their crayons and paper in a box. They throw the trash in the bin. They make their room tidy. + +Their mom comes back and sees their room. She is happy. + +"Good job!" she says. "You have made your room nice and clean. And I like your pictures of the seasons. They are very pretty." + +Lily and Ben smile. They are happy. + +They hug their mom and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big pie on the table in the kitchen. It smelled good and looked yummy. They wanted to eat some, but they knew it was for their moms who were coming soon. + +"Let's take a little bite," Ben said. "No one will notice." + +Lily was not sure. She felt worry in her tummy. She knew it was not nice to take things that were not theirs. But Ben was her friend, and he looked happy. + +"Okay, just a little bite," Lily said. + +They each took a fork and cut a small piece of the pie. They put it in their mouths and chewed. It was sweet and soft and warm. They smiled at each other. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was Lily's mom and Ben's mom. They came into the kitchen and saw the pie. + +"Who did this?" Lily's mom asked. She looked angry and sad. + +Lily and Ben felt fear in their hearts. They knew they did something bad. They looked at each other and then at the floor. + +"We did it," Lily said in a small voice. "We are sorry." + +Ben nodded. He felt sorry too. + +Their moms sighed. They were not happy, but they were not mean. They knew Lily and Ben were good kids who made a mistake. + +"Why did you do it?" Ben's mom asked. "You know you should not take things without asking." + +Lily and Ben told them the truth. They said they were hungry and curious and wanted to try the pie. They said they thought it would not matter. + +Their moms explained to them that the pie was a gift from their grandma, who made it with love and care. They said the pie was special and powerful, because it could make people feel happy and loved. They said they wanted to share the pie with Lily and Ben, but they had to wait and ask first. + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed and sad. They realized they were not respectful and grateful. They said they were very sorry and hugged their moms. + +Their moms hugged them back and said they forgave them. They said they loved them no matter what, but they also wanted them to learn from their mistake. They said they had to help clean the kitchen and make a card for grandma to say thank you and sorry. + +Lily and Ben agreed. They said they would do better next time. They said they learned that the pie was not just food, but a symbol of love and kindness. They said they wanted to be loving and kind too. + +Their moms smiled and said they were proud of them. They said they still had some pie left, and they could have a slice after they finished their chores and their card. They said they would all eat the pie together and celebrate their family. + +Lily and Ben felt happy and relieved. They said thank you and sorry again. They said they loved their moms and their grandma and the pie. They said they were lucky and happy to have them. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big sack on the grass. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's push it open," Tom said. + +They ran to the sack and pushed it hard. But it did not open. It was very heavy and tied with a rope. + +"Maybe there is something good inside," Lily said. + +They pushed harder and harder. But the sack did not move. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. A big dog came out of the bushes. It was angry and ran to the sack. It was the dog's sack! + +"Uh-oh," Tom and Lily said. + +They were scared and ran away. The dog chased them and barked louder. + +"Help!" Tom and Lily shouted. + +A man came out of the park gate. He was the dog's owner. He saw what happened and called the dog. + +"Rex, stop! Come here!" he said. + +The dog stopped and ran to the man. He wagged his tail and licked his face. + +"Sorry, kids. He is not bad. He just loves his sack. It has his toys and bones inside," the man said. + +Tom and Lily stopped running and looked at the man and the dog. They felt sorry for making the dog angry. + +"Sorry, sir. Sorry, Rex. We did not know. We just wanted to play," they said. + +The man smiled and nodded. He opened the sack and took out a ball. + +"Here, you can play with this. Rex has many toys. He can share," he said. + +He threw the ball to Tom and Lily. They caught it and smiled. + +"Thank you, sir. Thank you, Rex. You are very kind," they said. + +They played with the ball and the dog. They had fun and became friends. They were not troubled anymore. +One day, Sam and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They wanted to play with everything. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, but be careful," mom said. + +Sam and Lily ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. They took turns sliding down and laughing. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they noticed a boy sitting on a bench. He had an enormous club in his hand. It was bigger than him. He looked sad and lonely. + +"Who is he?" Lily wondered. + +"I don't know. Maybe he wants to play with us," Sam said. + +They walked over to the boy and said hello. + +"Hi, I'm Sam and this is Lily. What's your name?" Sam asked. + +The boy looked up and smiled. + +"I'm Max. This is my club. It's my favorite toy," he said. + +"Wow, that's a cool club. Can we see it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. It's heavy," Max said. + +He handed the club to Sam and Lily. They tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for them. + +"Wow, you're strong. How did you get this club?" Sam asked. + +"My dad made it for me. He's a carpenter. He said it's a special club for a special boy," Max said. + +"That's awesome. Your dad is very nice," Lily said. + +"Thanks. Do you want to play with me?" Max asked. + +"Yes, we do. What do you like to play?" Sam asked. + +"I like to pretend I'm a giant and I smash things with my club. But I don't have anyone to play with. Everyone is scared of me and my club," Max said. + +"That's not fair. We're not scared of you. We want to be your friends. Can we be giants too?" Lily asked. + +"Really? You do? That would be great. Yes, you can be giants too. Here, you can use these sticks as your clubs," Max said. + +He gave Sam and Lily two sticks from the ground. They were happy. + +"Yay, thank you. Let's go and smash things," Sam said. + +They ran to the sandbox and pretended to be giants. They smashed the sand castles, the rocks, and the flowers. They made loud noises and laughed. + +Mom watched them from the bench. She was glad they made a new friend. She smiled and said to herself, "They're having a blast." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend to have a marriage. Sara wears a white dress and Tom wears a black suit. They hold hands and say "I love you". + +They go to the garden for a party. They have cake and juice. Sara and Tom want to pour juice for their guests. They take a big jug and two cups. They are very careful. They do not want to spill. + +But the jug is too heavy for them. They lose their balance. The juice falls on the ground. It makes a big mess. Sara and Tom are sad. They think they ruined their marriage. + +Their guests are not angry. They are kind. They help Sara and Tom clean up. They say "It's okay. Accidents happen. We still love you". They hug Sara and Tom. They give them more cake and juice. + +Sara and Tom are happy again. They say "Thank you. You are good friends". They finish their party. They have fun. They see a rainbow in the clear sky. They think it is a sign of their marriage. They smile. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, houses, cars and animals with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to play a game. They take turns to order each other to make something with the blocks. They use a timer to see who can make it faster. + +Tom goes first. He orders Lily to make a piece of cake with the blocks. He says, "Lily, make a piece of cake with the blocks. You have two minutes. Go!" + +Lily starts to look for the blocks. She finds some pink blocks, some white blocks and some brown blocks. She thinks they look like cake, frosting and chocolate. She stacks them together to make a piece of cake. She finishes before the timer rings. + +"Good job, Lily! You made a piece of cake with the blocks. It looks yummy!" Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom. Now it's your turn. I will order you to make something with the blocks. You have two minutes. Go!" Lily says. + +Lily orders Tom to make a hard hat with the blocks. She says, "Tom, make a hard hat with the blocks. You have two minutes. Go!" + +Tom starts to look for the blocks. He finds some yellow blocks, some black blocks and some blue blocks. He thinks they look like a hard hat, a strap and a logo. He puts them together to make a hard hat. He finishes before the timer rings. + +"Good job, Tom! You made a hard hat with the blocks. It looks cool!" Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily. We are both good at making things with the blocks. We had fun playing this game. Let's play again tomorrow!" Tom says. + +They hug each other and put the blocks away. They are happy and proud of their creations. They love to play with blocks. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They were having fun until Tom saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your doll?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, this is my doll. You have your truck," Lily said. + +"But I want to play with your doll. It is pretty and has a dress," Tom said. + +He tried to grab the doll from Lily, but she held it tight. They started to pull and tug on the doll, making loud noises. + +"Stop it, Tom! You are hurting my doll!" Lily cried. + +"Give it to me, Lily! It is my turn!" Tom shouted. + +Their mom heard them and came to the living room. She saw them fighting over the doll and was not happy. + +"What is going on here? Why are you making so much noise?" Mom asked. + +"Tom wants my doll and he won't let go!" Lily said. + +"Lily won't share her doll with me and she is being mean!" Tom said. + +Mom looked at the doll and saw that its dress was torn and its hair was messy. She felt sorry for the doll and for Lily. + +"Tom, you should not take Lily's doll without asking. That is not nice. You have your own toy to play with. And look what you did to the doll. You ripped its dress and messed up its hair. How would you feel if someone did that to your truck?" Mom said. + +Tom looked at his truck and imagined someone breaking its wheels and scratching its paint. He felt sorry for the doll and for Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt your doll. I just wanted to play with it," Tom said. + +He let go of the doll and gave it back to Lily. Lily took the doll and hugged it. + +"Thank you, Tom. I'm sorry I didn't share with you. Maybe we can play together with both toys," Lily said. + +She offered Tom the doll's hand and smiled. Tom smiled back and took the doll's hand. They decided to play together with the truck and the doll. + +Mom was glad to see them getting along. She hugged them both and said, "That's very nice of you, Tom and Lily. I'm proud of you for saying sorry and sharing. Now, let's go and fix the doll's dress. Maybe we can find some new buttons and ribbons for it." + +Tom and Lily nodded and followed Mom to the sewing room. They hoped the doll would be happy with its new dress. They also hoped they would not fight again over toys. They learned that playing together was more fun than fighting. They also learned to say sorry and to share. They were good friends and good siblings. +Lily likes to read books. She has many books in her room. She reads about animals, cars, princesses and pirates. She likes to read with her mom or dad. + +One day, Lily finds a new book in her room. It is a big book with a picture of a fat cat on the cover. The cat wears a red and white hat. Lily thinks the cat looks funny. She wants to read the book. + +She runs to the living room, where her mom is. She shows her the book and says, "Mom, look! A fat cat with a hat! Can we read it, please?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Sure, Lily. That is a very famous book. It is called The Cat in the Hat. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Lily nods and climbs on the couch with her mom. They open the book and start to read. Lily likes the rhymes and the pictures. She laughs when the cat makes a mess and plays with Thing One and Thing Two. She learns some new words, like fish, dish, rake and cake. + +She reads the book with her mom until the end. She says, "That was a fun book, mom. I like the fat cat with the hat. Can we read it again?" + +Her mom hugs her and says, "Of course, Lily. We can read it as many times as you want. Reading is fun and good for you. You are a smart girl, Lily." + +Lily smiles and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love reading." +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to play in the leaves. + +They ran to the pile and jumped in. The leaves were red and yellow and brown and orange. They made a lot of noise. Sara and Ben laughed and threw leaves at each other. + +Then Sara saw something shiny. She reached for it. It was a purple leaf. She had never seen a purple leaf before. She showed it to Ben. He liked it too. It was very pretty. + +They decided to keep the purple leaf. They looked for a safe place to put it. They saw a small box under a bench. They ran to the box and opened it. It was empty. They put the purple leaf inside. They closed the box. + +They were happy. They had found a special leaf. They had a secret place to keep it. They settled on the bench and hugged each other. They smiled and looked at the pile of leaves. They were ready to play some more. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They wear warm coats, hats, boots and mittens. Mittens are like gloves, but they have only one big hole for all the fingers. + +One day, they see a big snowman in the park. He has a carrot nose, a scarf, a hat and two buttons. Anna and Ben run to the snowman. They want to touch him. + +"Hello, snowman!" Anna says. "Can we touch your nose?" + +The snowman does not answer. He is very busy. He is looking at the sky. He hopes it will not get too warm. + +"Can we touch your scarf?" Ben asks. "It is very pretty." + +The snowman does not answer. He is very busy. He is listening to the birds. He likes their songs. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They think the snowman does not like them. They turn to leave. + +But then, they hear a voice. + +"Wait!" the snowman says. "I am sorry. I was very busy. I did not hear you. You can touch me if you want. But be gentle. I am made of snow." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They smile at the snowman. They touch his nose, his scarf, his hat and his buttons. They are very soft and cold. + +"Thank you, snowman!" Anna and Ben say. "You are very nice. Can we be your friends?" + +The snowman smiles. He nods. He is happy too. + +"Yes, you can be my friends," he says. "But you have to come back soon. I do not know how long I will stay here. The sun is getting stronger." + +Anna and Ben promise to come back. They wave goodbye to the snowman. They run back to their mom. They tell her about their new friend. They hope he will not melt. They want to see him again. +Lily was anxious. She wanted to see the reindeer. She had heard that they were big and strong and could fly in the sky. She had seen pictures of them in books and on TV. But she had never seen one in real life. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can we go to the farm and see the reindeer?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But we have to wait until tomorrow. The farm is far away and we need to drive there." + +Lily sighed. She did not like to wait. She wanted to see the reindeer now. She said, "Mom, can I imagine the reindeer?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Of course you can. Imagining is fun. You can make up anything you want in your mind. What do you imagine the reindeer look like?" + +Lily closed her eyes and thought hard. She imagined the reindeer had soft fur and big antlers. She imagined they had shiny noses and friendly eyes. She imagined they made funny noises and ate carrots. She imagined they let her pet them and ride on their backs. She imagined they flew with her to the clouds and the stars. + +She opened her eyes and smiled. She said, "Mom, I imagine the reindeer are wonderful. I can't wait to meet them." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sure they are. And I'm sure they can't wait to meet you either. Now, let's get ready for bed. Tomorrow will be a big day." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Good night. I love you." + +Her mom said, "Good night, Lily. I love you too." + +Lily went to bed and dreamed of the reindeer. She was not anxious anymore. She was excited. +Anna likes to play with her toy phone. She likes to pretend she is talking to her friends. She says hello and goodbye and asks them how they are. She likes to repeat what they say. + +One day, she finds a real phone in her mom's room. It is black and shiny and has many buttons. She picks it up and presses some buttons. She hears a voice say hello. She says hello back. She hears the voice repeat hello. She thinks it is her friend. + +She talks to the voice for a long time. She tells the voice about her toys, her cat, her brother and her favorite color. She hears the voice repeat everything she says. She thinks the voice is very nice and funny. + +But the voice is not her friend. The voice is a recording. The phone is a special phone that mom uses for work. Mom is very busy and needs the phone to talk to other people. Mom does not know that Anna is playing with the phone. + +When mom comes back to her room, she sees Anna with the phone. She is surprised and angry. She takes the phone from Anna and tells her to never touch it again. She tells her that she wasted a lot of money and time. She tells her that she is in big trouble. + +Anna is sad and scared. She does not understand why mom is so mad. She does not know what money and time are. She only wanted to talk to her friend. She says sorry to mom. She hears mom repeat sorry. She hopes mom will forgive her. +Anna liked to play with her toys in her room. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big bear. She called him Bobo. She liked to hug him and talk to him. She imagined that he was her best friend. + +One day, she saw a shadow on the wall. It looked like a monster. She was scared. She ran to Bobo and held him tight. She said, "Bobo, there is a monster on the wall. It wants to eat us. What can we do?" + +Bobo did not say anything. He was just a toy. But Anna imagined that he said, "Don't be afraid, Anna. The monster is not real. It is just a shadow. Look, it changes when you move the light. See, it is not scary. It is just a shape." + +Anna looked at the shadow. She moved the light. She saw that the shadow changed. It was not a monster. It was just a shape. She felt silly. She said, "You are right, Bobo. The monster is not real. It is just a shadow. Thank you for helping me. You are very smart and brave." + +Bobo did not say anything. He was just a toy. But Anna imagined that he said, "You are welcome, Anna. You are very kind and modest. You are not afraid to admit when you are wrong. That is a good thing. I am proud of you." + +Anna smiled. She hugged Bobo. She said, "I love you, Bobo. You are my best friend." + +The moral value of the story is: Don't be afraid of things that are not real. Use your imagination to find the truth. Be modest and learn from your mistakes. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play near the river. They had a raft that they made from wood and rope. They used the raft to float on the water and pretend they were pirates. + +One day, they saw a big hole in their raft. The water was coming in and the raft was sinking. Ben and Sam were sad and scared. + +"Quick, we need to repair the raft!" Ben said. + +"How?" Sam asked. + +"Maybe we can find some more wood and rope," Ben said. + +They looked around, but they could not find anything. The sky was gloomy and it started to rain. The river was getting faster and deeper. + +"Help, help!" Ben and Sam shouted. + +But no one heard them. The raft broke apart and they fell into the water. They tried to swim, but the current was too strong. They were swept away by the river and never seen again. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her yellow ball. She liked to bounce it, roll it, and throw it in the air. She also liked to ask her mom and dad many questions about everything. + +One day, Lily saw a big building with many windows and doors. She asked her mom, "What is that?" + +"That is a university, Lily. That is where big people go to learn new things," her mom said. + +"Can I go there too?" Lily asked. + +"Not now, Lily. You are too little. You have to go to preschool first," her mom said. + +Lily was not happy. She wanted to go to the university and learn new things too. She did not want to go to preschool. She thought preschool was boring. She said, "No, I don't want to go to preschool. I want to go to the university!" + +She ran away from her mom and towards the big building. She tried to open one of the doors, but it was locked. She tried another door, but it was also locked. She tried many doors, but none of them opened. + +She heard a loud voice behind her. It was a man who worked at the university. He said, "Hey, little girl, what are you doing here? You are not supposed to be here. This is not a place for children. Go away!" + +Lily was scared. She did not like the man's voice. She did not like the locked doors. She did not like the university anymore. She wanted her mom. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to her. She hugged her and said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I know you are curious, but you can't go to the university. It is not safe for you. You have to listen to me. I love you." + +Lily hugged her mom back and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you too. Can we go home now?" + +"Yes, Lily, we can go home now. And maybe we can play with your yellow ball later," her mom said. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She learned that the university was not for her. She learned that she had to shut the doors that were not for her. She learned that she had to obey her mom. She learned that she loved her yellow ball. +Sam was a chubby boy who liked to eat a lot of candy. He always wanted more candy, even when his mom said no. One day, he saw a big factory near his house. He saw a sign that said "Candy Factory". He thought, maybe I can sneak in and get some candy. + +He waited until it was dark, and then he ran to the factory. He found a door that was open, and he went inside. He saw many machines that made different kinds of candy. He saw chocolate, gum, lollipops, and more. He was very happy, and he started to grab as much candy as he could. + +But he did not see a man who worked in the factory. The man saw Sam and said, "Hey, what are you doing here? You are not supposed to be here. This is not a place for children. This is a place for work." + +Sam was scared, and he tried to run away. But he had eaten too much candy, and he felt sick. He also had too much candy in his hands, and he dropped some on the floor. The candy made the floor slippery, and Sam fell down. He hurt his knee, and he cried. + +The man came to Sam and said, "Are you okay, boy? Why did you come here? Don't you know that candy is not good for you? You should eat healthy food, like fruits and vegetables. And you should listen to your mom. She knows what is best for you." + +Sam felt sorry, and he said, "I'm sorry, sir. I was greedy, and I wanted more candy. But I learned my lesson. Candy is not worth it. It makes me sick and sad. I will listen to my mom, and I will eat healthy food. Can you please help me get out of here?" + +The man nodded, and he helped Sam get up. He gave him a band-aid for his knee, and he took him to the door. He said, "Go home, boy, and don't come back here. And remember, candy is a treat, not a meal. You should eat it only sometimes, and in small amounts. And you should also exercise, and play, and have fun. That will make you healthy and happy." + +Sam thanked the man, and he ran home. He saw his mom waiting for him. She was worried, and she hugged him. She said, "Where were you, Sam? I was looking for you. What happened to your knee?" + +Sam told his mom the truth. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I went to the candy factory, and I ate too much candy. I got caught, and I fell down, and I hurt my knee. But I learned my lesson. Candy is not good for me. I will eat healthy food, and I will listen to you. I love you, mom." + +His mom smiled, and she said, "I love you too, Sam. I'm glad you learned your lesson. But you should not go to the candy factory again. It is dangerous, and it is not for children. It is for work. And you know what work is?" + +Sam nodded, and he said, "Yes, mom. Work is when you do something hard, and you get money, and you feel proud." + +His mom said, "That's right, Sam. And do you know what makes work easier and better?" + +Sam thought, and he said, "No, mom. What makes work easier and better?" + +His mom said, "A smile, Sam. A smile makes work easier and better. A smile is like a light, that shines in your face, and in your heart, and in the world. A smile makes you and others happy. So, always smile, Sam. And always shine." +Lily and Anna are sisters. They like to play with dolls and dress them up. Lily has a new dress for her doll. It is pink and shiny and has flowers on it. Anna likes the dress too, but she does not have one. + +One day, Lily and Anna are playing in their room. Lily puts the new dress on her doll and says, "Look, Anna, my doll is so pretty in her new dress. She is the best doll ever. Your doll is not pretty. She is messy and old." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She does not like it when Lily teases her. She says, "That is not nice, Lily. You are mean. My doll is not messy and old. She is lovely and sweet. And I don't care about your new dress. It is ugly and boring." + +Lily and Anna start to argue. They raise their voices and say mean things to each other. They do not share their dolls or their toys. They make a big mess in their room. + +Their mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the mess and the angry faces. She says, "What is going on here, girls? Why are you fighting? Why are you teasing each other? You are sisters. You should love each other and be kind." + +Lily and Anna feel ashamed. They know their mom is right. They say sorry to each other and hug. They say sorry to their mom and help her clean the mess. They share their dolls and their toys. They play nicely and have fun. They learn that teasing is not good and that being kind is better. +Mark liked to draw on everything. He had many colors and shapes to make his pictures. He drew on paper, on walls, on his clothes, and on his toys. He did not care if his mom and dad got angry. He thought he was making everything more pretty. + +One day, he saw a big orange pumpkin in the yard. It was for Halloween. Mark wanted to draw on it too. He took his markers and ran to the pumpkin. He started to make lines and dots and swirls on the pumpkin. He did not see his mom coming. + +"Mark, what are you doing?" his mom asked. She was not happy. She had bought the pumpkin for carving. She wanted to make a scary face on it with Mark. But now the pumpkin was covered with marks. + +"I'm drawing, mom. Look, it's a rainbow pumpkin!" Mark said. He was proud of his work. He thought his mom would like it too. + +But his mom did not like it. She was sad and angry. She took the markers from Mark and said, "Mark, you can't draw on everything. Some things are not for drawing. You have to ask before you mark something that is not yours. You have to be gentle and respectful with other people's things. Do you understand?" + +Mark looked at his mom. He saw her face was not happy. He saw the pumpkin was not pretty. He felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know. I just wanted to make it pretty. Can we fix it?" + +His mom sighed. She hugged Mark and said, "It's okay, Mark. I know you didn't mean to hurt the pumpkin. But you have to learn to be careful and ask first. Maybe we can still carve the pumpkin and make it look scary. Do you want to help me?" + +Mark nodded. He said, "Yes, mom. I want to help you. I want to be gentle and respectful. I love you, mom." + +His mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Mark. Come on, let's go get the knife and the spoon and make a scary pumpkin together." + +They went inside and carved the pumpkin. They made a big mouth and eyes and nose. They put a candle inside and turned off the lights. The pumpkin glowed and looked scary. Mark and his mom laughed and had fun. Mark learned to be gentle and respectful with other people's things. He still liked to draw, but he only drew on paper or with permission. He was a good boy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big white truck on their street. The truck has many wires and boxes. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a test truck," Mia says. + +"A test truck? What does it test?" Tom wonders. + +"Let's go and see," Mia says. She holds Tom's hand and they walk to the truck. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing here?" A man comes out of the truck. He wears a white coat and a white hat. + +"We want to see your test truck," Mia says. + +"This is not a test truck. This is a power truck. I fix the power lines on your street. Do you know what power is?" The man asks. + +"Power is... light and heat and TV and music," Tom says. + +"That's right. Power is very important. But sometimes, power can be dangerous. That's why you should never touch the wires or the boxes. They can hurt you. Do you understand?" The man says. + +"Yes, we understand. We will not touch them. Thank you for fixing the power," Mia says. + +"You're welcome. You are very smart kids. Now, go and play safely. Bye-bye," The man says. + +"Bye-bye," Tom and Mia say. They wave to the man and run back to their yard. They are happy to see the white power truck on their street. They learned something new today. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big pumpkin on a vine. Lily wanted to pick it, but Ben said no. + +"It is not ready yet. We have to wait for Halloween. Then we can make a face on it and put a light inside. It will be a funny pumpkin," Ben said. + +Lily nodded. She liked Halloween. She liked to dress up and get candy. She wondered what face they would make on the pumpkin. She hoped it would be a happy face. + +The next day, they went to the garden again. But the pumpkin was gone. Lily was sad. She looked around and saw a little pumpkin on the ground. It had a face on it, but it was not a happy face. It was a scary face. It had sharp teeth and angry eyes. Lily screamed. + +"Boo!" Ben jumped out from behind a bush. He was holding the big pumpkin. He had made the little pumpkin as a joke. He laughed. + +Lily was not scared anymore. She was mad. She threw the little pumpkin at Ben. It hit him on the head. He stopped laughing. He said ouch. + +Lily felt sorry. She did not want to hurt Ben. She ran to him and said sorry. Ben said it was okay. He said sorry too. He said he was just joking. He gave Lily the big pumpkin. He said they could make a happy face on it together. + +Lily smiled. She hugged Ben. They were friends again. They took the big pumpkin to the house. They got a knife and a spoon. They cut the top and scooped the seeds. They made a happy face on the pumpkin. They put a light inside. It was a funny pumpkin. They put it on the porch. They were ready for Halloween. +Tom and Lily like to surf. They have big boards and wet suits. They go to the beach with their dad. The water is blue and the waves are high. + +"Look, dad, I can surf faster than Lily!" Tom says. He paddles hard and stands up on his board. He rides the wave and feels happy. + +"Not fair, Tom, you had a bigger wave!" Lily says. She tries to catch up with Tom, but she falls off her board. She is angry and sad. + +"Surfing is not about winning, kids," dad says. He swims to Lily and helps her up. "Surfing is about having fun and being safe. You both did well, but you need to be careful of the rocks and the other surfers." + +Tom and Lily look at the beach. They see some other surfers who are ignorant. They do not share the waves and they shout at each other. They make the beach noisy and dirty. + +"Sorry, dad, you are right," Tom says. He paddles to Lily and gives her a hug. "Lily, you are a good surfer. I do not want to win, I want to surf with you." + +"Thank you, Tom, you are a good brother," Lily says. She smiles and hugs him back. "I want to surf with you, too." + +They surf together and have fun. They listen to dad and respect the other surfers. They enjoy the water and the sun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red truck. They liked to push it around the yard and make loud noises. + +One day, their mom made them toast with butter for breakfast. She gave them each a plate and said, "Eat up, my loves. You need to be strong and healthy." + +Tom and Lily took their plates and sat at the table. But when Tom looked at his toast, he saw that it had a lot of butter on it. He did not like butter. He liked his toast dry and plain. + +"Mom, I don't want this toast. It has too much butter. Can I have another one?" he asked. + +"No, Tom. This is the toast you have. You need to accept it and eat it. Butter is good for you. It makes your bones and teeth tough," mom said. + +"But I don't like it. It's yucky and slippery. I want a different toast," Tom said. He pushed his plate away and crossed his arms. + +Lily looked at her toast. She liked butter. She thought it was yummy and smooth. She picked up her toast and took a big bite. + +"Mmm, this is good. Thank you, mom. I like butter. It makes my toast tasty," she said. + +She saw that Tom was unhappy and had no toast. She felt sorry for him. She wanted to share with him. She broke her toast in half and gave one piece to Tom. + +"Here, Tom. You can have some of my toast. It's not so bad. Try it. Maybe you will like it," she said. + +Tom looked at Lily. He saw that she was kind and generous. He felt ashamed of being fussy and rude. He took the toast from Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I'm sorry for being mean. I will try the toast. Maybe I will like it." + +He took a small bite of the toast. He was surprised. It was not so yucky and slippery. It was actually good. He liked the butter. It made his toast tasty. + +He smiled at Lily and said, "You were right, Lily. The toast is good. I like the butter. It makes my toast tasty. And it makes my bones and teeth tough." + +He ate the rest of his toast and asked for more. Mom was happy to see them eating and getting along. She said, "I'm proud of you, Tom and Lily. You learned to accept what you have and to share with each other. That's what good children do. You are good children." + +Tom and Lily hugged mom and said, "We love you, mom. Thank you for the toast and the butter. And thank you for teaching us to be good." + +The end. +Anna and Tom are going to a hotel with their mom and dad. They are very happy because they have never been to a hotel before. They pack their bags with their toys and clothes and get in the car. + +The hotel is very big and shiny. It has many rooms and a big pool. Anna and Tom want to swim in the pool, but mom says they have to check in first. They follow mom and dad to the lobby, where a nice lady gives them a key and tells them their room number. + +They take the elevator to the fifth floor and find their room. It has two beds, a TV, and a window with a view of the city. Anna and Tom jump on the beds and turn on the TV. They see a cartoon they like and laugh. + +Mom and dad smile and say, "We are very proud of you, Anna and Tom. You have been very good and polite on the trip. Now you can enjoy the hotel and have fun." + +Anna and Tom hug mom and dad and say, "Thank you, mom and dad. We love you and we love the hotel. Can we go to the pool now?" + +Mom and dad nod and say, "Yes, you can. But first, put on your swimsuits and sunscreen. We don't want you to get sunburned." + +Anna and Tom do as they are told and get ready for the pool. They are very excited to swim and play in the water. They think the hotel is the best place ever. +Lily liked to draw with her yellow pencil. She drew cats and dogs and flowers and stars. She drew on paper and on the wall and on her bed. She was very happy with her yellow pencil. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. She wanted to play with everything. She ran to the slide and climbed up. She saw a boy at the top. He had a blue pencil in his hand. + +"Hi, I'm Lily," she said. "I like to draw with my yellow pencil." + +"Hi, I'm Ben," he said. "I like to draw with my blue pencil." + +They looked at each other's pencils. They were different colors, but they were both pencils. They smiled. + +"Do you want to draw with me?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, please," Ben said. + +They slid down the slide together. They found a big piece of paper on the ground. They started to draw with their pencils. They drew a sun and a moon and a rainbow and a heart. They were very happy with their pencils. + +They had met a new friend. +Lily liked to pretend that she was a detective. She had a big coat that was too long for her, and a hat that covered her eyes. She also had a magnifying glass that she used to look for clues. + +One day, she saw something mysterious in the garden. It was a shiny thing that sparkled in the sun. She put on her coat and hat and took her magnifying glass. She wanted to find out what it was. + +She followed the shiny thing to a bush. She looked under the bush and saw a necklace. It had many colors and shapes. It was very pretty. Lily wondered who it belonged to. Maybe it was a clue to a mystery. + +She picked up the necklace and put it in her pocket. She decided to look for more clues. She walked around the garden, looking for anything else that was mysterious. She felt like a real detective. + +She did not see her brother Jake, who was hiding behind a tree. He had put the necklace in the bush as a prank. He wanted to see what Lily would do. He smiled as he watched her pretend. He thought she was very funny. He decided to join her and pretend too. He put on his own coat and hat and grabbed a flashlight. He ran after Lily and said, "Hey, detective, I'm your partner. Let's solve the mystery together!" Lily was surprised, but happy. She liked to pretend with Jake. They had fun in the garden. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very proud of their snowman. It was impressive. + +"Look at our snowman, he is so big and nice!" Tom said. + +"Yes, he is the best snowman ever!" Mia agreed. + +They wanted to show their snowman to the judge. The judge was a lady who lived in the big house. She gave prizes to the children who made the best snowmen. Tom and Mia hoped to win a prize. + +They walked to the big house, holding hands. They were very cold and shivered. They wished they had warmer coats and gloves. + +They knocked on the door of the big house. The judge opened the door and smiled. She saw their snowman and clapped her hands. + +"Wow, what an impressive snowman you have made!" she said. "You are very clever and creative. Come in, come in, you must be freezing." + +She invited them inside and gave them hot chocolate and cookies. She also gave them a prize: a shiny medal and a book. Tom and Mia were very happy and thanked the judge. + +They went back to their snowman and put the medal around his neck. They also read the book to him. They thought he liked it. + +They hugged their snowman and said goodbye. They promised to come back and play with him again. They went home, feeling warm and proud. They had a wonderful day. +Lisa and Tom are friends. They like to play together at the park. But one day, Tom is sick. He has to stay at home and rest. Lisa misses Tom very much. + +She calls him on the phone and says, "Hi, Tom. How are you? I miss you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom says, "Hi, Lisa. I am not well. I have a sore throat and a fever. I cannot play with you. I am sorry." + +Lisa says, "I am sorry, too. I hope you get better soon. Do you need anything?" + +Tom says, "Thank you, Lisa. You are very kind. I need some water and a massage. My mom gives me a massage on my back. It makes me feel good." + +Lisa says, "A massage? What is that?" + +Tom says, "A massage is when someone rubs your skin with their hands. It helps you relax and heal. My mom learned it from her grandma. She says it is a unique skill." + +Lisa says, "Wow, that sounds nice. I want to learn it, too. Maybe I can give you a massage when you are well. Can you teach me?" + +Tom says, "Sure, I can teach you. It is easy and fun. But you have to wait until I am well. I don't want to make you sick, too." + +Lisa says, "OK, I will wait. But I will call you every day. And I will send you a card and a picture. I will draw us playing at the park. I love you, Tom." + +Tom says, "I love you, too, Lisa. You are my best friend. You make me happy. Thank you for calling me. Goodbye." + +They hang up the phone and smile. They miss each other, but they know they will see each other soon. And they will learn a unique skill together. A massage. +Sam and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big flag in the park. It was red and white and had a star on it. Sam said, "This is a cool flag. Let's hold it and run with it." Mia said, "OK, but be careful. The flag is very big and the park is very busy. We don't want to bump into anyone or anything." + +Sam and Mia held the flag and ran with it. They felt happy and free. They waved the flag and shouted, "Wee! Wee!" But they did not look where they were going. They ran across the road without looking. A car was coming fast. The driver saw them and honked his horn. He tried to stop, but it was too late. He hit the flag and Sam and Mia fell down. + +Sam and Mia were hurt and scared. The driver got out of his car and ran to them. He said, "Are you OK? I'm so sorry. I didn't see you. Why were you running with that big flag?" Sam and Mia said, "We were playing. We liked the flag. We didn't mean to be bad." The driver said, "I know, but you were very dangerous. You should never run across the road without looking. You could have been killed. You should always be careful and follow the rules when you play outside." + +Sam and Mia learned their lesson. They said sorry to the driver and to each other. They gave back the flag and went home. They told their parents what happened and said they were sorry. Their parents hugged them and said they were glad they were OK. They said, "We love you, but you have to be safe. Playing is fun, but not when it is dangerous. Next time, hold each other's hand and look both ways before you cross the road." Sam and Mia said, "OK, we will. Thank you for teaching us." They never ran with a big flag again. They still played outside, but they were more careful and smart. They were happy and safe. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play on the farm with their grandpa. Grandpa has many animals, but their favorite is the cow. The cow is big and brown and gives milk. + +One day, Ben and Lily want to surprise the cow. They hide behind a hay bale and wait for the cow to come. They want to peek out and say "boo!" to the cow. They think it will be funny. + +But the cow is smart. She sees them hiding and hears them giggle. She walks slowly to the hay bale and stops. She lowers her head and sniffs. Then she moos loudly. + +"Boo!" Ben and Lily shout as they peek out. But they are not scared. They are happy. They laugh and hug the cow. The cow licks their faces. + +"Good job, cow!" Grandpa says as he comes with a bucket. "You found the twins. They were trying to trick you, but you tricked them back. You are a smart cow." + +Ben and Lily nod. They love the cow. They help Grandpa milk the cow and give her some grass. They say thank you to the cow for the milk and the fun. The cow moos and winks. She is a smart cow. +Tom and Mia love to go to the beach with their mom and dad. They like to play in the sand, build castles, and look for shells. Sometimes they see big fish in the water, like dolphins and sharks. But their favorite thing is to watch the whales. + +One day, they saw a very big whale jump out of the water and splash back in. It was so loud and exciting! They clapped and cheered. The whale seemed to like it, because it did it again and again. + +"Wow, look at that whale!" Tom said. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, and it is very clever too!" Mia said. "It can do tricks and talk to other whales." + +They wondered what the whale was saying. Maybe it was saying hello, or asking for food, or telling a joke. + +"Can we talk to the whale, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Well, we can try, but we don't know its language," mom said. "Maybe we can wave or smile." + +They waved and smiled at the whale. The whale waved back with its tail and smiled with its mouth. It looked happy and friendly. + +"Can we bathe with the whale, dad?" Mia asked. + +"Well, we can go in the water, but we have to be careful," dad said. "The whale is very big and might not see us. And we have to stay close to the shore." + +They put on their swimsuits and ran into the water. They splashed and laughed. The whale watched them and splashed too. It seemed to like them. + +Tom and Mia had a lot of fun with the whale. They felt like they made a new friend. They hoped to see the whale again soon. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Tom sees a big boot on the grass. He runs to it and picks it up. + +"Look, Lily, a boot!" he says. "It is dull and dirty. Who left it here?" + +Lily comes to see the boot. She shrugs. "I don't know. Maybe someone forgot it. Do you want to play with it?" + +Tom nods. He puts the boot on his foot. It is too big for him. He laughs. "I am a giant! Hear me roar!" + +He stomps around the park, making loud noises. Lily giggles. She finds a stick and pretends it is a sword. She chases Tom. + +"Stop, giant! I am a knight! I will save the park from you!" + +They play for a long time, having fun with the boot and the stick. Then they hear a voice. + +"Hey, that's my boot!" + +They turn and see a man. He is wearing one boot and one sock. He looks angry. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They drop the boot and the stick. They run to their moms, who are sitting on a bench. + +"Sorry, mister!" they say. + +The man picks up his boot. He shakes his head. He puts it on his foot. He walks away. + +Tom and Lily hug their moms. They are glad they are safe. + +"Can we go home now?" they ask. + +Their moms smile. They nod. They take their hands. + +"Sure, sweeties. Let's go home. Maybe we can invite some other friends to play tomorrow. But not with boots, okay?" + +Tom and Lily agree. They say goodbye to the park. They go home. They are still friends. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big sack of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls, and a plane. The plane is Tim's favorite toy. He likes to make it fly in the air. + +One day, Tim and Sam are playing with the toys in the park. They take out the toys from the sack and put them on the grass. Tim takes the plane and makes it fly. He says, "Look, Sam, my plane is so fast and high!" + +Sam says, "Can I play with the plane, Tim? I want to make it fly too." + +Tim says, "No, Sam, the plane is mine. You can play with the other toys." + +Sam is sad. He says, "But Tim, we are friends. We should share our toys." + +Tim says, "No, Sam, the plane is mine. Go away." + +Sam is angry. He says, "Fine, Tim, you are a bad friend. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Sam grabs the sack of toys and runs away. He leaves Tim alone with the plane. + +Tim is shocked. He says, "Sam, come back! Don't take my toys!" + +But Sam does not listen. He runs to his mom and says, "Mom, Tim is a bad friend. He does not share his plane. Can we go home?" + +His mom says, "Yes, Sam, we can go home. But you should not take Tim's toys. That is not nice." + +Sam says, "But mom, Tim is not nice. He does not share his plane." + +His mom says, "Sam, sharing is good. Maybe Tim likes his plane very much. Maybe you can ask him nicely to play with it. Maybe you can say sorry to him." + +Sam thinks. He says, "Mom, you are right. Sharing is good. I will say sorry to Tim. I will give him back his toys." + +Sam and his mom go back to the park. They see Tim sitting on the grass. He is crying. He says, "Sam, where are you? I miss you. I miss our toys." + +Sam says, "Tim, I am here. I am sorry. I was angry. I should not take your toys. Here is your sack of toys. Can we be friends again?" + +Tim says, "Sam, I am sorry too. I was selfish. I should share my plane. Here is my plane. Can we play with it together?" + +Sam says, "Yes, Tim, we can play with it together. We are friends." + +Tim and Sam hug. They smile. They play with the plane and the other toys. They are happy. +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They find many rocks of different shapes and colors. Sara picks up a shiny rock and shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, this rock is so pretty!" Sara says. + +Ben nods and takes the rock from Sara. He rubs it with his hand and makes it even more shiny. + +"I polish the rock, Sara. Now it is more pretty!" Ben says. + +Sara smiles and looks for another rock. She sees a big rock that is yellow and green. She thinks it looks like a lemon. She runs to the rock and picks it up. + +"Wow, this rock is so big and bright!" Sara says. + +She brings the rock to Ben and holds it in front of his face. + +"Do you like this rock, Ben?" Sara asks. + +Ben looks at the rock and makes a face. He thinks it looks sour. + +"Yuck, Sara, this rock is not pretty. It is sour!" Ben says. + +He pushes the rock away and it falls on the ground. + +Sara is confused and sad. She likes the rock. She thinks it is not sour. + +"No, Ben, this rock is not sour. It is nice!" Sara says. + +She picks up the rock again and tries to polish it with her hand. She wants to make it shiny like Ben's rock. + +But the rock is rough and hard. It hurts Sara's hand. She drops the rock and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow, this rock is bad! It hurts me!" Sara says. + +Ben hears Sara cry and feels sorry. He puts down his rock and goes to Sara. He hugs her and kisses her hand. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, I didn't mean to make you sad. Your rock is nice, too. It is just different from mine." Ben says. + +Sara stops crying and smiles. She hugs Ben back and kisses his cheek. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are a good brother. I like your rock, too. It is just different from mine." Sara says. + +They both pick up their rocks and put them in a basket. They decide to keep them as treasures. They go back to the garden and look for more rocks. They like to polish them and make them shiny. They like to play together. They are happy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big horse. The horse is brown and has a long tail. Lila and Ben admire the horse. They want to pet the horse. + +They go near the horse. The horse is eating oats. Oats are small and yellow. They are good for the horse. Lila and Ben say hello to the horse. They reach out their hands. The horse sniffs their hands. The horse is friendly. + +But then, a loud noise scares the horse. The horse jumps and kicks. Lila and Ben are too close. The horse kicks Lila in the leg. Lila falls down. She cries. Her leg is hurt. It is red and swollen. Ben is scared. He runs to Lila. He hugs her. He says sorry. + +A man comes. He is the horse's owner. He sees Lila and Ben. He sees Lila's hurt leg. He is sorry too. He says the horse did not mean to hurt Lila. He says the horse was scared. He says he will help Lila. He calls a doctor. He gives Lila some oats. He says oats are good for Lila too. He says Lila is brave. + +The doctor comes. He looks at Lila's leg. He says it is not too bad. He says it will heal soon. He puts a bandage on Lila's leg. He gives Lila a sticker. He says Lila is a good girl. He says Lila can still admire the horse, but from a safe distance. He says the horse is a good horse, but sometimes nervous. He says Lila and Ben can come back to the park, but be careful. + +Lila and Ben say thank you to the doctor and the man. They say goodbye to the horse. They wave to the horse. The horse waves back with his tail. Lila and Ben smile. They are still friends. They are still happy. They go home with their moms. They tell their moms about the horse and the oats and the hurt leg. Their moms hug them. They say they are proud of them. They say they love them. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big green frog toy that they called Hoppy. Hoppy could make funny noises and jump high. Ben and Lily loved Hoppy very much. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Max and he had a lot of toys. He had cars, planes, robots, and even a magic wand. Max saw Ben and Lily playing with Hoppy and he wanted to have it. He came over and said, "Give me your frog. It is mine now." + +Ben and Lily were scared and sad. They did not want to give Hoppy to Max. They said, "No, Hoppy is ours. We like him. Go away." + +Max was angry and mean. He said, "If you don't give me your frog, I will use my magic wand and put a spell on you. You will turn into frogs and hop away." + +Ben and Lily did not know what a spell was, but it sounded bad. They did not want to turn into frogs. They wanted to stay as they were. They looked at Hoppy and felt a strong urge to keep him. They hugged Hoppy and said, "No, Hoppy is ours. We like him. Go away." + +Max was furious and wicked. He said, "Fine, then. You asked for it. Abracadabra, froggy-dabra, turn these kids into frogs!" + +He waved his magic wand and pointed it at Ben and Lily. But nothing happened. Ben and Lily did not turn into frogs. They were still the same. They looked at Max and saw that he was the one who turned into a frog. He had a green skin, big eyes, and a long tongue. He croaked and hopped away. + +Ben and Lily were surprised and happy. They said, "Wow, Hoppy saved us. He is a magic frog. He made Max's spell backfire. He is the best frog ever." + +They kissed Hoppy and thanked him. They learned that being greedy and mean is bad, and being kind and loving is good. They played with Hoppy and had fun. They were happy twins. +Anna loved to visit her grandma's farm. She liked to see the cows, the pigs, the sheep and the horses. But her favorite animals were the chickens. They were so lively and funny. They ran around the yard, pecked at the corn, and clucked and squawked. + +One day, Anna asked her grandma if she could feed the chickens. Her grandma said yes, but she warned her to be careful. "Some of the chickens are nice, but some are mean. They might peck you or chase you. You have to be brave and smart," her grandma said. + +Anna nodded and took a bucket of corn. She walked to the chicken coop and opened the door. She saw many chickens inside. Some were white, some were brown, some were black. Some were big, some were small, some were fluffy. Anna smiled and said hello to the chickens. She threw some corn on the ground and watched them eat. + +But then, she saw a chicken that was different from the others. It was red and had a big comb on its head. It looked angry and fierce. It was the rooster, the leader of the chickens. It did not like Anna. It cocked its head and stared at her. It made a loud noise: "Cock-a-doodle-doo!" + +Anna was scared. She dropped the bucket and ran away. The rooster followed her. It flapped its wings and tried to peck her. Anna screamed and cried. She ran to her grandma and hugged her. "Grandma, grandma, help me! The rooster is mean! He wants to hurt me!" she said. + +Her grandma picked her up and comforted her. She shooed away the rooster and said, "Don't worry, Anna. The rooster is just protecting his chickens. He doesn't know you. He thinks you are a stranger. He doesn't believe you are nice. But you are nice, and brave, and smart. Next time, you can show him that. You can give him a special treat, like a worm or a berry. Then he might like you and be your friend." + +Anna sniffed and nodded. She still felt scared, but she also felt curious. She wanted to try again. She wanted to make friends with the rooster. She wanted to believe he could be nice. She said, "Thank you, grandma. I love you. And I love the chickens. Even the rooster." +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many green leaves. Under the tree, they found some brown things that looked like hats. + +"What are these?" Sara asked Ben. She picked up one of the brown things and showed it to him. + +Ben did not know. He had never seen them before. He thought they were funny. He put one on his head and said, "Look, I am a king!" + +Sara laughed. She put one on her head too and said, "And I am a queen!" + +They pretended to be kings and queens and had a lot of fun. They did not see a squirrel watching them from the tree. The squirrel was angry. Those were his acorns. He had worked hard to collect them for the winter. He did not like the children playing with them. + +He decided to teach them a lesson. He climbed down the tree and ran towards them. He made a loud noise and showed his teeth. He grabbed the acorns from their heads and threw them away. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They did not know what the squirrel wanted. They ran away from him and hid behind a bench. + +The squirrel was happy. He had his acorns back. He took them to his nest and stored them safely. + +Sara and Ben were embarrassed. They did not know that the acorns belonged to the squirrel. They felt bad for taking them. They decided to say sorry to the squirrel. They found some nuts and berries and left them under the tree. They hoped the squirrel would forgive them. They learned to be careful with other animals' things. They went back to playing in the park. They had a good day. +Lily was a chubby girl who loved to eat. She ate more than her brother, more than her friends, and more than her parents. She ate so much that her stomach always hurt, but she did not stop. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big slide. She wanted to go on it, but when she climbed the ladder, she got stuck. She could not move up or down. She felt scared and ashamed. She started to weep. + +"Mommy, help me!" she cried. "I'm stuck!" + +Her mom ran to her and tried to pull her out, but she was too heavy. She called for help, and some other people came to help. They pushed and pulled, and finally, they freed Lily from the slide. + +Lily was so relieved, but also very embarrassed. She saw that everyone was looking at her and whispering. She felt like hiding. She hugged her mom and wept some more. + +"Mommy, I'm sorry," she said. "I ate too much. I don't want to be chubby anymore." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "It's okay, my dear. I love you no matter what. But you have to take care of your health. Eating too much is not good for you. You have to eat less and eat better. And you have to exercise and play more. That will make you strong and happy." + +Lily nodded and said, "I will, mommy. I will eat less and eat better. And I will exercise and play more. I want to be strong and happy." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's good, my dear. Come on, let's go home and have some fruit. And tomorrow, we can come back and try the slide again." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mommy. Thank you for helping me. I love you." + +They held hands and walked home. Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that eating too much can make her sick and sad. She learned that eating less and eating better can make her healthy and glad. She learned that exercise and play can make her strong and fun. She learned that being chubby is not the problem, but being careless is. She learned to love herself and take care of herself. And she learned to love her mom and thank her mom. She learned a lot that day. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and read books. They are very happy. But they miss their grandma. She lives far away. They only see her on the phone. + +One day, their mom tells them good news. "Guess what, kids? Grandma is coming to visit us! She will be here tomorrow. Isn't that lucky?" + +Anna and Ben are very excited. They jump and clap. They say, "Yay! We love grandma! We can't wait to see her!" + +They help mom clean the house and make a welcome sign. They also pick some flowers from the garden. They want to make grandma happy. + +The next day, they hear a knock on the door. They run to open it. They see grandma smiling. She hugs them and says, "Hello, my sweeties! I missed you so much! You have increased so much since I last saw you. You are so big and smart!" + +Anna and Ben hug her back and say, "We missed you too, grandma! We are so happy you are here! We have so many things to show you and tell you!" + +They take grandma to their room and show her their toys and books. They play and read together. They have a lot of fun. They are very lucky to have grandma. Grandma is very lucky to have them. They are a happy family. +Lily liked summer. She liked to play outside with her dog, Max. She liked to swim in the pool with her mom and dad. She liked to eat ice cream and drink lemonade. + +But one day, summer was very hot. Lily felt thirsty and tired. She wanted to go inside, but Max wanted to play more. He ran after a ball and went to the street. Lily saw a big car coming fast. She was scared. She yelled, "Max, come back! The car is dangerous!" + +Max heard Lily and turned around. He ran back to her, but he was too slow. The car hit him and he flew in the air. Lily cried and ran to him. He was hurt and bleeding. He whimpered and licked her face. Lily hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Max. You suffer. I love you." + +Lily's mom and dad heard the noise and came outside. They saw Lily and Max on the ground. They were sad and angry. They called the vet and the police. They helped Lily and Max get in the car. They drove to the vet and hoped Max would be okay. + +Lily prayed for Max. She wished summer was not so hot and dangerous. She wished Max was not so brave and silly. She wished they could play and be happy again. +Tim and Tom were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They found a big axe that someone left behind. Tim wanted to chop a tree with the axe, but Tom said no. + +"Give me the axe, Tim. It is not a toy. You can hurt yourself or me," Tom said. + +"No, I want to chop, chop, chop. It is fun. You are a mean brother," Tim said. He slapped Tom on the face and ran away with the axe. + +Tom was angry and sad. He had a red mark on his face. He followed Tim and saw him trying to chop a big tree. The axe was too heavy for Tim and he could not lift it well. He swung the axe and missed the tree. The axe hit a rock and bounced back. It almost hit Tim on the head. + +Tom ran to Tim and grabbed the axe. He threw it away and hugged Tim. "Are you okay, Tim? That was very dangerous. You could have hurt yourself very badly. I am sorry I was mean to you, but I only wanted to keep you safe," Tom said. + +Tim was scared and sorry. He saw the clear sky and the birds. He heard the wind and the leaves. He felt Tom's hug and his own heartbeat. He said, "I am okay, Tom. Thank you for saving me. I am sorry I slapped you and took the axe. You are a good brother. I love you." + +They hugged each other and walked back to their home. They decided to play with something else in the woods. They never touched the axe again. +Sara loves her puppy, Max. He is brown and soft and likes to play. Sara likes to hug him and give him treats. But Sara's mom says she has to be careful with Max. He is still small and can break things. + +One day, Sara and Max are in the living room. Sara sees a big ball on the shelf. She wants to play with it. She climbs on the couch and reaches for the ball. But the ball is too heavy and rolls off the shelf. It hits a lamp and breaks it. The lamp makes a loud noise and sparks. Sara and Max are scared. They run to the kitchen. + +Sara's mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the broken lamp and the ball. She is angry. She asks Sara what happened. Sara is nervous. She does not want to get in trouble. She says Max did it. She says he jumped on the couch and knocked the ball off the shelf. + +Sara's mom does not believe her. She knows Sara likes the ball and Max is too small to jump that high. She tells Sara to tell the truth. Sara feels bad. She knows she lied. She says she is sorry. She says she wanted to play with the ball and broke the lamp by accident. + +Sara's mom is still angry, but she is also glad that Sara and Max are not hurt. She tells Sara that she has to be more careful and responsible. She says she has to clean up the mess and pay for the lamp with her allowance. She also says she has to apologize to Max for blaming him. + +Sara says she is sorry to her mom and to Max. She hugs Max and gives him a treat. She helps her mom clean up the glass and the sparks. She says she will not break things again. She says she loves her mom and her puppy. Her mom says she loves her too. She says they can play with the ball later, but outside. Sara and Max are happy. They go outside and play. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Ben had a car. They liked to make noises and pretend they were going on adventures. Sara saw a big round ball on the shelf. She wanted to play with it. + +"Ben, look at the ball!" she said. "Can we get it?" + +Ben looked at the ball. It was red and shiny. He nodded. "Yes, let's get it. But be careful. It might be heavy." + +They climbed on the couch and reached for the ball. Sara grabbed it with both hands and pulled. But the ball was too big and slippery. It rolled out of her hands and fell on the floor. It made a loud bang. + +Sara and Ben gasped. They heard footsteps coming from upstairs. It was their mom. She was not happy when they made noise. + +"Oh no, mom is coming!" Ben said. "We have to hide the ball!" + +They looked around. They saw a big basket under the table. They ran to the ball and pushed it into the basket. They covered it with a blanket. They hoped mom would not see it. + +Mom came down the stairs. She looked at Sara and Ben. They smiled nervously. + +"Hi, mom," Sara said. "We are just playing." + +Mom looked at the couch. She saw the pillows and books on the floor. She frowned. + +"What did you do?" she asked. "Did you make a mess?" + +Sara and Ben shook their heads. They pointed at their toys. + +"No, mom, we just played with our toys," Ben said. "We did not make a mess." + +Mom looked at the table. She saw the basket. She wondered what was in it. She walked to the table. She lifted the blanket. + +Sara and Ben held their breath. They realized they made a mistake. The ball was not a toy. It was a scary thing. It was a bomb. It started to beep. + +Mom screamed. Sara and Ben screamed. The ball exploded. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen while Mom was busy. They saw the dishwasher and wanted to see what was inside. They opened the door and saw many shiny things. + +"Look, spoons and forks and plates!" Lily said. + +"Can we touch them?" Ben asked. + +"No, Mom said they are fragile. They can break if we are not careful," Lily said. + +But Ben did not listen. He reached for a big plate and pulled it out. It was heavy and slippery. He dropped it on the floor and it broke into many pieces. + +CRASH! + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw the broken plate and the open dishwasher. She was angry and scared. + +"Who did this?" she asked. + +Ben was afraid. He pointed at Lily and said, "She did it! She bit the plate!" + +Lily was shocked. She did not bite the plate. She did not touch anything. She looked at Ben and said, "No, I did not! You did it! You are lying!" + +Mom looked at them and knew who was telling the truth. She saw the bite marks on Ben's hand. He had bitten himself when he dropped the plate. + +"Ben, you are in trouble. You broke the plate, you lied, and you blamed your sister. That is not nice. You have to say sorry and help me clean up," Mom said. + +Ben felt ashamed. He knew he was wrong. He said sorry to Mom and Lily and helped them pick up the pieces. He learned his lesson. He would not touch the dishwasher or bite anything again. +Anna and Ben were playing by the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. They also liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. + +"Look, Anna, I found a shiny coin!" Ben said, holding up a metal disc. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a great treasure! Let's put it in our boat!" Anna said, pointing to a big cardboard box they had brought from home. + +They ran to the box and put the coin inside. Then they climbed in and pretended to sail away. + +"Ahoy, matey! Where are we going?" Ben asked. + +"To the island of the monkeys, of course!" Anna said. "They have bananas and coconuts and they like to play with us!" + +They used sticks to row their boat and made funny noises like monkeys. They had a lot of fun. + +But soon the sun was setting and the air was getting cold. Anna and Ben felt tired and hungry. + +"Maybe we should go back home, Anna," Ben said. "Mom and Dad will be worried about us." + +"OK, Ben, let's go back," Anna said. "But first, let's serve the monkeys some of our treasure. Maybe they will give us some of their food." + +They took out the shiny coin and threw it into the river. They hoped the monkeys would find it and like it. + +But as soon as the coin hit the water, they heard a loud splash and a roar. A big crocodile jumped out of the river and snapped its jaws at them. + +"Help! Help!" Anna and Ben screamed. They were very scared. + +They dropped their sticks and jumped out of the box. They ran away from the river as fast as they could. + +They ran all the way home and told Mom and Dad what happened. Mom and Dad hugged them and gave them some soup and bread. + +They were glad they were safe and warm. They learned a lesson: never serve a crocodile a shiny coin. It might not like it. +Lily liked to collect words. She had a big book where she wrote down all the words she learned. She liked words that were fun and bright, like "sparkle" and "giggle". She did not like words that were dull and boring, like "gray" and "quiet". + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a lot of new things and heard a lot of new words. She saw a slide, a swing, a ball, a dog, a bird, and a flower. She heard words like "whee", "woof", "tweet", and "pretty". She was very happy and wrote down all the words in her book. + +Then she saw a boy sitting on a bench. He looked sad and lonely. He had a book too, but it was very small and thin. Lily went to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" + +The boy looked up and said, "I'm Ben. I like to collect words too, but I don't have many." + +Lily asked, "Why not? There are so many words in the world. You can find them everywhere." + +Ben said, "I know, but I can only write down words that are dull and boring. My mom says I can't use words that are fun and bright, because they are silly and childish. She says I have to use words that are smart and serious, like 'study' and 'obey'." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She thought his mom was very mean and wrong. She said, "That's not fair. Words are for everyone. You can use any words you want. Words are not silly or childish. They are wonderful and magical. They can make you happy and curious and creative. They can make you laugh and dream and imagine. Do you want to see my book?" + +Ben nodded. He was curious and hopeful. Lily showed him her book. He saw all the words she had collected. He saw words that were fun and bright. He smiled and said, "Wow, your words are amazing. They make me feel happy and curious and creative. They make me laugh and dream and imagine. Can I write some of them in my book?" + +Lily said, "Of course. You can write any words you want. And I can write some of your words in my book too. Maybe we can share our words and learn from each other. Maybe we can be friends." + +Ben said, "Yes, I would like that. Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and smart and brave. You are not afraid to use your words. You are my friend." + +Lily and Ben hugged. They were very happy. They wrote down each other's words in their books. They collected more words together. They played and talked and laughed. They had fun and bright words. They were not dull and boring. They were wonderful and magical. +Timmy was a tidy boy who liked to keep his toys and clothes in order. He always put his vest on before going outside, even when it was warm. He said his vest made him feel cozy and smart. + +One day, Timmy's grandma came to visit. She brought a big box with a bow on it. She said it was a present for Timmy. Timmy was very excited and thanked his grandma. He opened the box and saw a new vest. It was blue and had a picture of a rocket on it. Timmy loved rockets and wanted to be an astronaut when he grew up. + +"Wow, grandma, this is the best vest ever!" Timmy exclaimed. "Can I try it on?" + +"Of course, my dear," grandma said. "But first, let me help you take off your old vest. It looks a bit worn out and dirty." + +Timmy agreed and let grandma take off his old vest. He put on his new vest and looked at himself in the mirror. He smiled and hugged his grandma. He felt very happy and proud. + +"Thank you, grandma, you are very kind," Timmy said. "Can I show my new vest to my friends?" + +"Sure, Timmy, but be careful not to get it dirty or torn," grandma warned. "It's a special vest and you should take good care of it." + +Timmy nodded and ran outside to find his friends. He wanted to show them his new vest and tell them about his dream of flying to the moon. He did not notice the big puddle of mud near the gate. He stepped into it and splashed mud all over his new vest. He gasped and looked at his vest. It was no longer blue and shiny. It was brown and messy. He felt very sad and sorry. + +"Oh, no, what have I done?" Timmy cried. "My new vest is ruined! Grandma will be so angry with me!" + +He ran back inside and showed his vest to his grandma. He expected her to scold him and take away his vest. But instead, she smiled and hugged him. + +"Don't worry, Timmy, it's just a bit of mud," she said. "We can wash it and dry it and it will be good as new. I'm not angry with you. I love you no matter what. And I'm glad you like your vest. It's a special vest, but not because of the rocket. It's special because I made it for you with love." + +Timmy felt a warm feeling in his chest. He hugged his grandma back and thanked her. He realized that his vest was not only cozy and smart, but also loving and forgiving. He learned a lesson that day. He learned to be more careful with his things, but also to appreciate the people who gave them to him. He learned that the best gifts are not the ones that look the best, but the ones that come from the heart. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went to a camp with their mom and dad. The camp had a big lake, a lot of trees, and a fire pit. Lily and Ben were excited to see the camp. + +They wanted to do different things at the camp. Lily wanted to swim in the lake and see the fish. Ben wanted to climb the trees and find the birds. They asked their mom and dad if they could go. + +"Sure, you can go, but you have to stay together and be careful," their mom said. + +"OK, mom," Lily and Ben said. + +They ran to the lake and the trees. Lily saw a shiny fish in the water and wanted to catch it. She took off her shoes and socks and jumped in the lake. Ben saw a red bird in a tree and wanted to touch it. He put on his hat and climbed the tree. + +Lily and Ben were having fun, but they did not see each other. They did not talk to each other. They did not share with each other. They were selfish. + +After a while, their mom and dad came to look for them. They saw Lily in the lake and Ben in the tree. They were not happy. + +"Lily, Ben, what are you doing?" their dad asked. + +"We are playing," Lily and Ben said. + +"Playing? You are not playing, you are being selfish. You did not stay together, you did not be careful, you did not share. You only did what you wanted. That is not nice," their mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They knew their mom and dad were right. They got out of the lake and the tree. They said sorry to their mom and dad. + +"We are sorry, mom and dad. We were selfish. We did not think of each other. We did not gain anything. We lost something. We lost our fun," Lily and Ben said. + +Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "It's OK, we forgive you. But next time, you have to be more kind and more smart. You have to think of each other and share. You have to stay together and be careful. You have to gain something. You have to gain your fun." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom and dad. We will do that. We will gain our fun." + +They smiled and hugged their mom and dad. Then they went to the fire pit and roasted marshmallows. They shared their marshmallows and their stories. They stayed together and were careful. They gained their fun. They were happy. +Bee and Ant were friends. They liked to play and help each other. One day, they found a big hive. It was full of honey and bees. Bee and Ant wanted to taste the honey, but the bees were angry. They buzzed and stung them. Bee and Ant ran away. + +They hid under a leaf. They were sad and hurt. They hugged each other and said, "We are still friends. We do not need honey. We have each other." They smiled and kissed. They decided to marry. They made a ring from a flower and put it on their fingers. + +They looked for a new home. They found a hole in a tree. It was cozy and safe. They moved in and made a nest. They were happy. They had a lot of food and water. They had a lot of love. They did not care if it was hot or cold. They had each other. They lived happily ever after. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the field near their house. The field has many flowers and trees and birds. Lily and Tom like to run and jump and sing in the field. + +One day, they see a big truck in the field. The truck has a sign that says "Mr. Rich". Mr. Rich is a man who wants to build a house in the field. He wants to cut down the trees and dig up the flowers. Lily and Tom are sad and angry. They love the field and do not want Mr. Rich to ruin it. + +They go to the truck and see Mr. Rich inside. He is talking on his phone. He says "Yes, I will start the work tomorrow. This field is mine now. I paid a lot of money for it. I will make a big and beautiful house here. I don't care about the flowers and the trees and the birds. They are not important." + +Lily and Tom knock on the window of the truck. Mr. Rich looks at them and says "What do you want? Go away, you are bothering me." + +Lily and Tom say "Please, Mr. Rich, do not build your house here. This field is not yours. It is for everyone. It is for the flowers and the trees and the birds. It is for us and our friends. We play here every day. We love this field. It makes us happy. Please, Mr. Rich, let the field be." + +Mr. Rich laughs and says "You are silly kids. You don't know anything. This field is mine. I bought it. I can do whatever I want with it. You can't stop me. Now go away, or I will call the police." + +Lily and Tom are scared and sad. They run away from the truck. They think of a way to help the field. They decide to tell their parents and their friends. They hope that they can stop Mr. Rich from building his house. They hope that they can save the field. They hope that the field will stay green and beautiful and full of life. +Lila and Ben are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lila says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The snowman does not answer. He is very still and cold. + +"Maybe he is deaf," Ben says. "He cannot hear us." + +Lila has an idea. She picks up some snow and makes a ball. She throws it at the snowman's head. + +"Hey, Mr. Snowman!" she shouts. "Catch!" + +The snowball hits the snowman's hat and knocks it off. The snowman still does not move. + +"Maybe he is frozen," Ben says. "He cannot move." + +Lila feels sorry for the snowman. She runs to him and gives him a hug. + +"Maybe he is lonely," she says. "He needs a friend." + +The snowman feels Lila's warmth and smiles. He wraps his arms around her and gives her a hug back. + +"Thank you, Lila," he says. "You are very kind." + +Lila and Ben are surprised. They hear the snowman's voice. + +"Wow, he can talk!" Ben says. "He is not deaf or frozen!" + +The snowman laughs. He takes off his scarf and gives it to Lila. + +"Here, this is for you," he says. "You made me happy." + +Lila puts on the scarf and smiles. She likes the snowman's gift. + +"It is very soft and warm," she says. "How does it taste?" + +The snowman shakes his head. + +"Don't eat it, Lila," he says. "It is not food. It is wool." + +Lila laughs. She does not eat the scarf. She hugs the snowman again. + +"You are funny, Mr. Snowman," she says. "You are our friend." +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together at the harbor, where they could see the big boats and the water. Sometimes they would pretend to be pirates or sailors, and have fun adventures. + +One day, they saw a small, furry animal hiding under a pile of ropes. It looked scared and hungry. Lily and Max felt sorry for it, and decided to help it. They gave it some bread and water, and gently petted it. It was an adorable cat, with black and white spots and green eyes. + +"Can we keep it, Max?" Lily asked. "It needs a home and a name." + +Max nodded. "Sure, Lily. It can be our cat. Let's call it Spot." + +They were very happy with their new friend, and took turns holding it and playing with it. They wanted to take it home, but they knew their parents might not let them. So they made a cozy nest for it under the ropes, and promised to come back every day. + +But the next day, when they came to the harbor, they saw a mean man with a big net. He was looking for stray animals, and he had already caught some dogs and birds. He saw Spot, and moved towards it. + +"Hey, that's our cat!" Max shouted. "Leave it alone!" + +The mean man ignored him, and tried to grab Spot. But Spot was quick and smart, and ran away. He ran towards Lily and Max, who were waiting for him. + +"Come on, Spot, we'll protect you!" Lily said. She picked up Spot, and hugged him. Max stood in front of them, and faced the mean man. + +"You can't have our cat. He's our friend. Go away!" Max said bravely. + +The mean man was angry, and came closer. He raised his net, and swung it at them. But before he could catch them, a loud horn sounded. It was a big boat, coming into the harbor. The mean man was startled, and dropped his net. He looked around, and saw the boat's captain waving at him. + +"Hey, you! What are you doing here? This is my harbor, and these are my kids. Get out of here, or I'll call the police!" the captain shouted. + +The mean man was scared, and ran away. He left his net and his other animals behind. The captain came down from the boat, and walked towards Lily and Max. He smiled at them, and ruffled their hair. + +"Are you okay, kids? I saw what happened. You were very brave, and very kind. You supported each other, and your cat. He's a lucky cat, to have such good friends. Do you want to come on board, and see my boat?" the captain asked. + +Lily and Max nodded, and smiled. They thanked the captain, and followed him. They still held Spot, who purred happily. They were very happy, too. They had saved their cat, and made a new friend. They knew they would always remember this day, and their adventure at the harbor. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a big pile of sand. They want to make something with the sand. + +"Let's make a river!" Lily says. She takes a stick and draws a line in the sand. "This is the river. It goes from here to there." + +"OK, I will make a bridge!" Tom says. He takes some rocks and puts them on the river. "This is the bridge. We can cross the river." + +They are happy with their river and bridge. They pretend to be boats and cars. They make noises and have fun. + +But then, a fat cat comes. The cat is hungry and curious. It sees the river and bridge. It thinks they are toys. It jumps on the river and bridge. It breaks them with its paws and teeth. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily shouts. "You are ruining our river and bridge!" + +"Go away, fat cat!" Tom yells. "You are not nice!" + +The cat does not listen. It keeps playing with the sand and rocks. It does not care about Lily and Tom. + +Lily and Tom are sad and angry. They do not like the fat cat. They run away from the cat. They look for another place to play. They hope the cat will not follow them. They want to make something new. +Tommy loved horses. He wanted to ride a horse, but he was nervous. He was afraid of falling off or getting hurt. His mom took him to a farm where they had horses for children. She said, "Don't worry, Tommy. You can do it. The horses are very gentle and friendly. They will take good care of you." + +Tommy saw a brown horse with a white spot on its nose. It looked nice and calm. The farmer said, "This is Coco. She is a good horse for beginners. She likes to walk and trot and eat carrots. Do you want to try riding her?" Tommy nodded, but he felt his heart beating fast. He put on a helmet and the farmer helped him get on Coco's back. He held on to the saddle and the reins. + +Coco started to walk slowly around the farm. Tommy felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He saw cows and sheep and chickens. He heard Coco's hooves and her snorts. He felt her warm and soft fur. He started to relax and smile. He said, "Hi, Coco. You are a nice horse. I like you." Coco neighed and licked his hand. + +The farmer said, "Good job, Tommy. You are doing great. Do you want to go a little faster?" Tommy said, "Yes, please." The farmer said, "Okay, then. Just squeeze your legs and say 'trot'." Tommy did as he was told and Coco began to trot. Tommy felt a little bounce in his seat and a little thrill in his chest. He said, "Wow, this is fun. We are going fast, Coco." Coco nodded and trotted faster. + +Tommy was having a wonderful time. He forgot about his fear and enjoyed the ride. He felt like he and Coco were friends. He said, "Thank you, Coco. You are the best horse ever." Coco stopped and nuzzled his cheek. She said, "You are welcome, Tommy. You are a brave and kind rider. I hope you come back soon." Tommy hugged her and gave her a carrot. He said, "I will, Coco. I love you." He got off Coco and ran to his mom. He said, "Mom, mom, I rode a horse. It was amazing. Coco was so nice and gentle. She comforted me when I was nervous. Can we come back again?" His mom said, "Of course, Tommy. I'm so proud of you. You did a great job. You and Coco are a perfect match." She kissed him and hugged him. They waved goodbye to Coco and the farmer and drove home. Tommy was happy and excited. He couldn't wait to tell his dad and his friends about his adventure. He dreamed of riding Coco again. +Tim and Liz are twins. They like to walk to the park with Mom. But Tim is always in a hurry. He runs and jumps and does not look where he is going. Liz is more careful. She walks slowly and stays close to Mom. + +One day, they see a big gray dog in the park. The dog is friendly and wants to play. Tim runs to the dog and tries to pet him. But the dog is scared of Tim's fast movements. He barks and growls and shows his teeth. Tim is afraid and cries. + +Liz walks to the dog in a zigzag. She makes soft noises and holds out her hand. The dog calms down and sniffs Liz's hand. He wags his tail and licks her face. Liz smiles and pets him gently. + +Mom comes and hugs Tim and Liz. She says, "You are both brave, but you have to be careful with animals. They have feelings too. Sometimes they need time and space to trust you. Liz, you did a good job of walking in a zigzag. That shows the dog you are not a threat. Tim, you have to slow down and watch for signs of how the dog feels. Then you can make a new friend." + +Tim and Liz say sorry to the dog and to Mom. They learn to walk in a zigzag and to be kind to animals. The dog likes them and plays with them. They have fun in the park. +Lily and Ben like to paint. They have many colors and brushes. They paint on paper and on the wall. Mommy and Daddy do not mind. They say painting is fun and good. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to paint something new. They look around the house. They see a big window. The window has light. The light is bright and warm. Lily and Ben think the light is pretty. + +They decide to paint the light. They take their colors and brushes. They go to the window. They start to paint on the glass. They use yellow and orange and pink. They make shapes and lines and dots. They are happy. + +Mommy and Daddy see what they are doing. They are surprised. They go to the window. They look at the painting. They smile. They say, "Wow, what a beautiful painting! You are very strong painters. You made the light more colorful. We love it." + +Lily and Ben are proud. They hug Mommy and Daddy. They say, "Thank you. We love you too. We love to paint. We love the light." They keep painting. They have fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at school. Today, they have a new teacher. Her name is Miss Lee. She is very strict. + +Miss Lee says, "Children, it is time to seat in a line. We are going to the library. You have to be good and quiet. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They seat in a line with the other children. They hold hands. They are excited to see the books. + +But when they get to the library, Miss Lee is angry. She sees a big mess. There are books on the floor, papers on the tables, and crayons on the shelves. She says, "Who did this? This is very bad. You have to clean up. Now!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They did not make the mess. They do not know who did. They look at the other children. Some of them look guilty. Some of them look sad. Some of them look angry. + +Miss Lee says, "No one is going to read any books today. You have to stay in the library and clean up. And no talking. If you talk, you will get a time out. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They let go of their hands. They pick up some books and papers. They do not like to clean up. They do not like to be quiet. They do not like Miss Lee. They wish they could go back to their old teacher. They are not happy. +Lily and Ben were having lunch with Mom and Dad. They had sandwiches, grapes, and juice. Lily liked grapes a lot. She ate them fast and wanted more. + +"Can I have some more grapes, please?" Lily asked Mom. + +"Sure, honey. Here you go." Mom passed her the bowl of grapes. + +Lily smiled and took a big grape. She bit into it and made a face. It was spicy! It burned her tongue and made her eyes water. + +"Yuck! This grape is spicy!" Lily cried. She spit out the grape and reached for her juice. + +Ben laughed. He had seen Dad put some pepper on some of the grapes as a joke. He thought it was funny to see Lily's reaction. + +"That's what you get for being greedy, Lily. You should share your grapes with me." Ben said. + +Lily was angry. She did not like Ben's laugh or his words. She did not think it was funny at all. She thought it was mean. + +"No, you should not put pepper on grapes. That's not nice, Ben. You hurt my tongue." Lily said. + +She picked up a spicy grape and threw it at Ben. It hit him on the nose and made him sneeze. + +"Ow! Stop it, Lily. That's not nice, either." Ben said. + +Mom and Dad heard the commotion and came to the table. They saw the grapes on the floor and the kids' faces. + +"What's going on here?" Mom asked. + +"Lily threw a grape at me." Ben said. + +"Ben put pepper on the grapes." Lily said. + +Mom and Dad looked at each other and sighed. They knew they had to teach the kids a lesson. + +"Ben, that was not a nice thing to do. You should not prank your sister like that. You need to apologize to Lily and help her wash her mouth." Dad said. + +"Lily, that was not a nice thing to do, either. You should not throw food at your brother. You need to apologize to Ben and help him clean his nose." Mom said. + +The kids nodded and said sorry to each other. They hugged and went to the bathroom. They learned that grapes are good, but not spicy, and that sharing and caring are better than fighting. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the yard. They had a big box of lumber that they used to build things. Sometimes they made a house, sometimes a fort, sometimes a boat. + +One day, they decided to make a farm. They used the lumber to make a barn, a fence, and a trough. They used their stuffed animals as cows, pigs, and chickens. They pretended to feed them with grass, corn, and seeds. + +"Look, Lily, I'm feeding the cows," Ben said, holding a handful of grass. + +"Good, Ben, but you have to feed the pigs too," Lily said, being bossy. "They are hungry and noisy." + +"I know, I know, but I only have two hands," Ben said, feeling annoyed. "Why don't you help me?" + +"Because I'm the farmer, and you're the helper," Lily said, being more bossy. "The farmer tells the helper what to do." + +Ben did not like that. He did not like being the helper. He did not like being told what to do. He wanted to be the farmer too. + +He had an idea. He saw a big pile of lumber near the fence. He ran to it and grabbed a piece. He ran back to the barn and hid behind it. + +"Lily, Lily, come here, I have something to show you," he called. + +"What is it, Ben?" Lily asked, curious. + +"Come and see, it's a surprise," Ben said, smiling. + +Lily left the trough and walked to the barn. She did not see Ben. She looked around. + +"Ben, where are you?" she asked. + +"Here, Lily, behind the barn," Ben said. + +Lily went behind the barn. She saw Ben holding the piece of lumber. She saw him swing it and hit the barn. She heard a loud bang. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" she shouted. + +"I'm feeding the barn, Lily," Ben said, laughing. "The barn is hungry and noisy too." + +Lily was not amused. She was angry. She grabbed the piece of lumber from Ben and hit him with it. She heard him cry. + +"That's not funny, Ben, that's mean," she said, scolding him. "You broke the barn and you hurt me." + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I was just joking," Ben said, rubbing his head. + +"Well, it's not a good joke," Lily said, still angry. "You're a bad helper and a bad friend." + +She threw the piece of lumber on the ground and stormed away. She took her stuffed animals and went inside the house. She slammed the door. + +Ben felt sad. He looked at the broken barn and the scattered lumber. He looked at the door and the window. He did not see Lily. He did not hear her. + +He wished he had not been silly. He wished he had not been mean. He wished he had been a good helper and a good friend. + +He wanted to say sorry to Lily. He wanted to play with her again. He wanted to feed the animals with her. + +He picked up the piece of lumber and walked to the house. He knocked on the door. + +"Lily, Lily, can I come in?" he asked. + +He waited for an answer. He hoped she would forgive him. He hoped she would open the door. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They like to pretend they are grown-ups. Tom has a wallet that he found in his dad's drawer. Anna has a bag that she filled with toys and snacks. + +"Let's go to the shop and buy some ice cream," Tom says. He opens his wallet and shows Anna some paper and coins. "I have a lot of money." + +"Wow, you are rich," Anna says. She looks in her bag and sees a smooth stone. "I have a gift for you. It is very pretty and shiny." + +Tom takes the stone and smiles. "Thank you, Anna. It is very nice. What is it?" + +"It is a magic stone. It can supply you with anything you want. You just have to wish for it," Anna says. + +"Really? That is amazing. Can I try it?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful. You can only wish for good things," Anna says. + +"OK, I wish for... a big balloon!" Tom says. + +He holds the stone and closes his eyes. He waits for a few seconds, but nothing happens. He opens his eyes and looks around. There is no balloon. + +"It doesn't work," Tom says. He feels sad. + +"Maybe you have to say please," Anna says. + +"OK, I wish for a big balloon, please," Tom says. + +He tries again, but still nothing happens. He is about to give up, when he hears a voice. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want a balloon?" The voice belongs to a man who is selling balloons near the park. He has a lot of colorful balloons in his hand. + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They run to the man and point at the balloons. + +"Yes, please. We want a balloon," they say. + +The man smiles and gives them each a balloon. He takes a coin from Tom's wallet and says, "Thank you, and have a nice day." + +Tom and Anna are very happy. They thank the man and hug their balloons. They think the stone is really magic. + +They go back to their spot and play with their balloons. They share their toys and snacks. They have a lot of fun. + +They don't know that the man is Tom's dad, who saw them playing and decided to surprise them. He is glad that they are using their imagination and being kind to each other. He thinks they are very smart and sweet. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy horses. They have a big box that is their stable. They put hay and water in the stable for their horses. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to play outside. They take their horses and their stable with them. They find a nice spot under a tree. They set up their stable and start to play. + +But soon, Ben starts to complain. He says the ground is too hard for his horse. He says his horse needs a soft bed. He says he wants to go back inside. + +Anna does not like Ben's complaining. She says the ground is fine for her horse. She says her horse likes to run and jump. She says she wants to stay outside. + +They start to argue. They pull their horses and their stable. They make a lot of noise. + +Their mom hears them. She comes outside. She sees them fighting. She is not happy. + +She says, "Anna and Ben, stop fighting! You are not being nice to each other or to your horses. You need to share and take turns. If you can't play outside nicely, you have to go inside." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to each other and to their mom. They hug their horses and their stable. They decide to play together nicely. They have fun outside. +Lily and Sam were at the park with their mom. They saw a vendor who had many balloons of different colors. Lily wanted a pink balloon and Sam wanted a blue one. + +"Mom, can we have balloons, please?" they asked. + +"Sorry, sweeties, I don't have enough money for balloons today. Maybe next time," mom said. + +Lily and Sam felt sad. They liked balloons very much. They looked at the vendor and his balloons. + +Then they saw a boy who had a green balloon. He was playing with it near a bench. He looked happy. + +"Hi, I'm Lily and this is Sam. We like your balloon. Can we borrow it for a little while?" Lily asked the boy. + +The boy looked at Lily and Sam. He saw that they were nice and friendly. He also thought that Lily was attractive. He liked her smile and her curly hair. + +"Sure, you can borrow it. But be careful, don't let it fly away. My name is Ben, by the way," the boy said. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. We will be careful," Sam said. + +Lily and Sam took turns holding the balloon. They ran and jumped and laughed with it. They had a lot of fun. + +Ben watched them and smiled. He was glad that he shared his balloon with them. He thought that they were fun and attractive too. He liked their eyes and their voices. + +After a while, Lily and Sam gave the balloon back to Ben. + +"Thank you for letting us borrow your balloon, Ben. It was very nice of you. We had a great time," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily and Sam. I had a great time too. You are very nice. Do you want to be my friends?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, we want to be your friends. You are very nice too. Can we play with you again?" Sam asked. + +"Of course, we can play again. Maybe next time we can all have balloons," Ben said. + +They hugged and said goodbye. They walked away with their mom, who was happy to see them make a new friend. They waved at Ben, who waved back. They felt happy and hopeful. They liked Ben and his balloon very much. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was red and white and looked like a hat. + +"Can we eat it?" Lily asked. + +"No, no, no!" Tom said. "It might be bad. It might make us sick. It might bite us!" + +"Bite us?" Lily said. "How can a mushroom bite us?" + +Tom did not know, but he wanted to scare Lily. He made a funny face and said, "Maybe it has teeth. Maybe it has eyes. Maybe it has legs. Maybe it can run and jump and bite!" + +Lily was not scared. She was curious. She wanted to see the mushroom. She walked towards it slowly. Tom followed her. + +They reached the mushroom. It was very big. It did not have teeth or eyes or legs. It did not run or jump or bite. It was just a mushroom. + +Lily touched it gently. It was soft and wet. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled like dirt and grass. + +"See, it's not bad," Lily said. "It's just a mushroom." + +She took a small bite. It tasted like nothing. + +Tom watched her. He was surprised. He wanted to try it too. He took a bigger bite. It tasted like nothing. + +They ate the mushroom together. It was not bad. It was not good. It was just a mushroom. + +Soon, they felt sleepy. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. They lay down under the tree. They cuddled with the mushroom. They fell asleep. + +They had a nice dream. They dreamed of a big mushroom land. There were mushrooms of all colors and shapes. There were mushrooms that could talk and sing and dance. There were mushrooms that could fly and swim and glow. There were mushrooms that could give them hugs and kisses and gifts. + +They played with the mushrooms. They had fun. They were happy. + +They did not know that the mushroom they ate was magic. It made them dream of mushroom land. It made them forget about the garden. It made them forget about their mom and dad. + +They did not know that the mushroom they ate was bad. It might make them sick. It might bite them. It might bite them in their dream. +Lisa and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Lisa has a doll and Tom has a car. They are having fun making noises and moving their toys around. + +"Look, my doll has a dress with a pin!" Lisa says, showing Tom her doll's clothes. "The pin keeps the dress close. Do you want to see?" + +"Okay," Tom says, moving his car closer to Lisa. He looks at the pin on the doll's dress. It is shiny and has a flower on it. "It is pretty. Can I touch it?" + +"Be careful, it is sharp," Lisa warns him. "It can hurt you if you poke yourself." + +Tom reaches out his hand and gently touches the pin. He feels the pointy end and pulls back quickly. "Ow!" he cries, rubbing his finger. "It did hurt me!" + +"I told you to be careful!" Lisa says, feeling sorry for Tom. "Let me see your finger. Does it bleed?" + +Tom shows Lisa his finger. There is a tiny red spot on it. Lisa takes a tissue from the table and wraps it around Tom's finger. "There, that will make it better," she says, giving him a hug. "Are you comfortable now?" + +Tom nods, feeling better. He hugs Lisa back and smiles. "Thank you, Lisa. You are a good friend. Can we play some more?" + +"Sure, Tom. We can play some more. But no more touching the pin, okay?" Lisa says, putting her doll away. + +"Okay, Lisa. No more touching the pin. Let's play with the car instead," Tom says, picking up his car. + +They play with the car together, making noises and moving it around. They are happy and forget about the pin. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. It was a hot day, so they also drank water from their bottles. Lila's mom told them to stay in the shade, where it was cooler. She said the sun was too strong and could hurt their skin. + +But Ben was not obedient. He wanted to play on the swings, which were in the sun. He told Lila to come with him. Lila said no, she wanted to listen to her mom. Ben said he did not care, he was not afraid of the sun. He ran to the swings and started to swing high. + +Lila watched him from the shade. She felt worried. She saw Ben's face turn red and his hair get wet. She saw him swing faster and faster. She wanted to tell him to stop, but he did not look at her. He only looked at the sky. + +Then, something bad happened. Ben swung too high and lost his grip. He flew off the swing and landed on the ground. He screamed and cried. He had a big bump on his head and a scratch on his arm. Lila ran to him and tried to help him. She called her mom. + +Lila's mom came and saw what happened. She was angry and sad. She picked up Ben and carried him to the car. She told Lila to get her bottle and follow her. She said they had to go to the doctor. She said Ben was silly and naughty. She said he should have stayed in the shade. She said he could have been hurt worse. + +Lila felt sorry for Ben, but also for herself. She did not want to go to the doctor. She did not want to leave the park. She did not want to end the day like this. She wished Ben had been obedient. She wished he had listened to her and her mom. She wished they had stayed in the shade. +Sam and Mia like to play in the river. They have a large raft that they can sit on and float. They also have a rope that they can attach to the raft and pull it back to the shore. + +One day, they see a duck swimming in the river. Sam wants to catch the duck and make it his pet. He takes the rope and tries to throw it around the duck's neck. But the duck is fast and smart. It swims away from the rope and quacks loudly. + +"Stop it, Sam!" Mia says. "You are scaring the duck. The duck does not want to be your pet. The duck wants to be free." + +"But I want the duck!" Sam says. "The duck is cute and soft. I will feed it and hug it and play with it." + +Sam tries to throw the rope again, but he misses. The duck swims to the other side of the river. Sam gets angry and pulls the rope hard. He does not see that the rope is still attached to the raft. He pulls the raft into the water and makes it flip over. + +"Sam, look what you did!" Mia says. "You made the raft fall and get wet. Now we can't sit on it and float. And you lost the rope too. How will we get the raft back?" + +Sam feels sorry and sad. He did not mean to make the raft fall and get wet. He did not mean to lose the rope. He looks at Mia and says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was silly and mean. I should not have tried to catch the duck. The duck is not a toy. The duck is a friend." + +Mia smiles and says, "It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. Maybe we can find another rope and fix the raft. Or maybe we can make a new raft with some sticks and leaves. And maybe the duck will come back and say hello to us. But we have to be nice and gentle to the duck. And to each other." + +Sam nods and says, "Yes, Mia. You are right. We have to be nice and gentle. And we have to share and have fun. Come on, let's go and look for a rope or some sticks. And maybe we will see the duck again." + +Sam and Mia hold hands and walk along the river. They are happy and sorry and hopeful. They are friends. +Tommy was a big boy who liked to help his mom in the kitchen. He could stir the soup, wash the fruits, and set the table. He was very proud of his skills and wanted to show them to his new friend, Lily, who lived next door. + +One day, his mom said, "Tommy, why don't you invite Lily over for lunch? We have some yummy chicken and rice, and you can introduce her to your favorite toy, Mr. Teaspoon." + +Tommy was very happy and ran to Lily's house. He knocked on the door and said, "Hi, Lily, do you want to come to my house for lunch? I have a surprise for you!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, Tommy, I would love to. What is the surprise?" + +Tommy said, "You'll see, come on!" and took her hand. They walked to his house and went to the kitchen, where his mom greeted them. + +"Hello, Lily, welcome to our home. I'm Tommy's mom, and this is Mr. Teaspoon," she said, holding up a shiny silver spoon with a face drawn on it. + +Lily looked at the spoon and said, "Hello, Mr. Teaspoon, nice to meet you. What do you do?" + +Mr. Teaspoon said, in a funny voice, "I help Tommy eat his soup, and I tell him stories and jokes. I'm his best friend." + +Lily giggled and said, "You're very funny, Mr. Teaspoon. Can I be your friend too?" + +Mr. Teaspoon said, "Of course, Lily, you can be my friend. You're very nice and fair. You share your toys and you don't tell lies. You and Tommy are a lot alike." + +Tommy and Lily smiled and hugged each other. They sat down at the table and enjoyed their lunch, with Mr. Teaspoon joining them. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. Tommy was glad he introduced Lily to Mr. Teaspoon, and Lily was glad she met them both. They decided to play together every day, and Mr. Teaspoon always had something new to say. +Lisa was a cute girl who liked to draw and sing. She went to class with other kids who also liked to draw and sing. But Lisa was not happy. She always complained about everything. She complained that the crayons were too small, that the songs were too hard, that the teacher was too strict. + +One day, the teacher gave them a new project. They had to make a card for their parents. Lisa complained that she did not want to make a card. She said it was boring and silly. She threw her paper and crayons on the floor and crossed her arms. + +The other kids looked at Lisa and felt sad. They liked to make cards for their parents. They thought it was fun and nice. They wanted to show their parents how much they loved them. They started to work on their cards, using different colors and shapes and words. + +Lisa watched them and felt lonely. She saw how happy they were and how proud they were of their cards. She wished she had a card to give to her parents too. She realized that complaining did not make her happy. It only made her miss out on the fun and the love. + +She picked up her paper and crayons and went to the teacher. She said she was sorry for complaining and that she wanted to make a card too. The teacher smiled and helped her. Lisa made a beautiful card for her parents, with a big heart and a big smile. She felt happy and grateful. + +She learned that complaining does not help, but trying does. She learned that making others happy makes her happy too. She learned that class can be fun and cute if she has a good attitude. She decided to complain less and enjoy more. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy guns in the garden. They liked to pretend they were spies and shoot at the bad guys. They made loud noises and ran around the trees and flowers. + +"Bang, bang, you're dead!" Anna shouted as she pointed her gun at Ben. + +"No, I'm not, you missed!" Ben said and shot back at her. + +They laughed and had fun, but they did not see that their mom was watching them from the window. She was not happy. She thought guns were not good toys and they could hurt someone. She wanted them to play with something else. + +She went outside and called them. "Anna, Ben, come here, please. I have something for you." + +They stopped shooting and ran to their mom. She had a big smile and two boxes in her hands. She gave one to each of them. + +"What is it, mom?" Anna asked. + +"It's a surprise. Open it and see." Mom said. + +They opened the boxes and saw two beautiful books. One had pictures of animals and the other had stories of princesses and dragons. They were very happy. They loved books and they did not have many. + +"Wow, thank you, mom. These are luxury books!" Ben said. + +"Yes, thank you, mom. You are very thoughtful." Anna said. + +They hugged their mom and took their books to the porch. They sat down and started to look at them. They forgot about their toy guns. They learned new things and used their imagination. They had more fun than before. Mom was happy too. She watched them and smiled. She was proud of her children. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and make noise. They saw a big box by the fence. It had a red sticker on it. It said "Do not open". + +"What is in the box?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a toy. Maybe a cake. Maybe a letter," Tom said. + +"Let's open it and see," Lily said. She ran to the box and pulled the sticker. + +"Wait, Lily! It said do not open!" Tom said. He ran after her. + +But it was too late. Lily opened the box. A loud snap came from inside. A scary thing jumped out of the box. It had big teeth and claws and eyes. It roared at Lily and Tom. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Tom screamed. They dropped the box and ran away. + +The scary thing chased them. It was fast and angry. It wanted to catch them and bite them. + +"Go away! Go away!" Lily and Tom shouted. + +They ran to the house and slammed the door. They locked it and hid under the bed. + +They heard the scary thing scratch and bang on the door. It growled and snarled. + +Lily and Tom hugged each other. They were very scared. They wished they had not opened the box. + +They heard a voice outside. It was Mom. + +"Hey, kids, what's going on? Why are you screaming? What is this mess in the yard?" Mom asked. + +She saw the box and the sticker. She saw the scary thing. She was not scared. She laughed. + +"Oh, kids, this is not a real thing. This is a prank. It is a toy that makes noise and jumps. It is for Halloween. It is supposed to be funny, not scary. I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you. I got it in the mail today. It was a letter from your uncle. He likes to make jokes. He sent it to you as a gift. He thought you would like it. He was wrong. I'm sorry, kids. Come out, it's okay. It won't hurt you. It's just a toy." + +Lily and Tom came out from under the bed. They saw Mom holding the toy. It was not scary anymore. It was silly. + +They felt silly too. They had been scared of a toy. + +They hugged Mom. They said they were sorry. They said they would not open boxes that said do not open. + +Mom hugged them back. She said she was sorry too. She said she would not leave boxes that said do not open in the yard. + +She said she loved them. She said they could keep the toy if they wanted. Or they could send it back to their uncle. Or they could give it to someone else who liked pranks. + +Lily and Tom thought about it. They decided they did not like the toy. They did not like pranks. They liked toys that were fun and nice and quiet. + +They asked Mom if they could give the toy to their neighbor. He was a big boy. He liked to make noise and jump and scare people. + +Mom said yes. She said that was a good idea. She said maybe he would like the toy. Or maybe he would get scared too. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They took the toy and the box and the sticker. They went to their neighbor's house. They knocked on the door. They gave him the box. They said it was a gift. They said it was a letter from their uncle. They said he would like it. + +They did not tell him what was in the box. They did not tell him to open it. They did not tell him to not open it. + +They said bye and ran away. + +They heard a loud snap and a roar and a scream. + +They laughed. They felt better. They went back to their yard. They played with their toys. They did not open any more boxes. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to visit their grandma and grandpa. Grandma and grandpa live in a big house with a garden. They have a dog named Spot and a cat named Fluffy. + +One day, Lily and Max go to visit their grandma and grandpa with their mom and dad. They pack their bags and get in the car. Mom has a license. She can drive the car. Dad sits next to mom. Lily and Max sit in the back. They buckle their seat belts. + +"Are we there yet?" Lily asks. + +"Not yet, sweetie. It's a long way to grandma and grandpa's house. Why don't you play a game with Max?" Mom says. + +"Okay. Let's play I spy. I spy with my little eye something that is blue," Lily says. + +"Is it the sky?" Max guesses. + +"Yes, you're right. Your turn," Lily says. + +They play I spy for a while. They see many things on the road. They see cars, trucks, buses, trees, flowers, birds, and cows. They have fun. + +After a long time, they arrive at grandma and grandpa's house. Grandma and grandpa are waiting for them. They hug and kiss them. + +"Hello, Lily and Max. We're so happy to see you. How was your trip?" Grandma asks. + +"It was good. We played I spy. But we're tired now," Max says. + +"I bet you are. Why don't you come inside and have some cookies and milk? Then you can rest in your room. We have some toys and books for you," Grandpa says. + +"Yay! Thank you, grandma and grandpa. We love you," Lily and Max say. + +They follow grandma and grandpa inside. They have some cookies and milk. They go to their room. They play with the toys and read the books. They feel cozy and happy. They love to visit their grandma and grandpa. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They found a big worm and a shiny beetle. They put them in a jar and showed them to Mom. + +Mom smiled and said, "Wow, you found some nice friends. But don't keep them too long. They need to go back to their home soon." + +Lily and Ben nodded and went back to the garden. They saw a pile of dry leaves and sticks. They wondered what would happen if they lit them on fire. They found a match and struck it. + +The match made a bright flame. Lily and Ben were curious. They touched the flame to the leaves. The leaves caught fire and made a big orange glow. Lily and Ben were amazed. They watched the fire grow and crackle. + +But the fire was not nice. It was hot and smoky. It burned the leaves and the sticks and the grass. It made a loud noise and a bad smell. It scared the worm and the beetle in the jar. It scared Lily and Ben too. + +They ran to Mom and cried, "Mom, Mom, there's a fire in the garden! We made a fire and it got too big! It's scary!" + +Mom heard them and saw the smoke. She was angry and worried. She grabbed a bucket of water and ran to the garden. She threw the water on the fire and put it out. She scolded Lily and Ben. + +"Fire is dangerous! You should never play with fire! You could have hurt yourself or the animals or the plants! You could have burned the house! That was a very bad event!" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We didn't know fire was so bad. We won't do it again. We'll be careful." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're safe. But you need to learn to respect fire and nature. Fire can be useful and beautiful, but it can also be harmful and scary. You need to be responsible and wise." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We understand, Mom. We love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too. Now let's go and free the worm and the beetle. They must be very scared too." +Lena liked to display her dishes on the shelf. She had many dishes of different colors and shapes. She was proud of her dishes and wanted to show them to everyone. + +One day, her friend Mia came to visit. Mia saw the dishes on the shelf and said, "Wow, you have so many dishes! Can I play with them?" + +Lena said, "No, you can't. They are not for playing. They are for displaying. They are very pretty and delicate. You might break them." + +Mia felt sad and angry. She thought Lena was not a good friend. She thought Lena was not modest and shared nothing. She decided to teach Lena a lesson. + +When Lena was not looking, Mia grabbed a dish from the shelf and threw it on the floor. It shattered into pieces. Lena heard the noise and turned around. She saw her broken dish and screamed. + +"Mia, what did you do? You broke my dish! You are so mean and naughty! Go away and never come back!" + +Mia ran away, crying. She did not say sorry. She did not care. She felt happy that she hurt Lena. + +Lena was left alone with her broken dish. She felt sad and angry. She wished she had been more modest and shared her dishes with Mia. She wished she had been a better friend. But it was too late. She had lost her dish and her friend. +Sam and Lily were friends who lived on a big farm. They liked to play in the fields of wheat, where they could hide and run and make shapes with the yellow plants. One day, they saw a big truck with a shiny machine on it. It was a modern harvester, and it came to cut the wheat and make it into bread. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam said. "It is so fast and loud. I want to see it up close." + +"Me too," Lily said. "But we have to be careful. The truck driver might not see us. And the machine has sharp blades that can hurt us." + +They decided to follow the truck from a safe distance, and watch how it worked. They saw how it moved along the rows of wheat, and how it chopped and collected the plants. They heard how it made a roaring noise, and how it blew out dust and straw. They were amazed and curious. + +But then, something bad happened. The truck driver stopped the truck and got out. He had to fix something on the machine. He did not notice Sam and Lily, who were hiding behind a pile of wheat. He left the truck running, and went to the other side. + +Sam and Lily saw their chance. They wanted to touch the truck and the machine, and see how they worked. They crept out of their hiding place, and ran towards the truck. + +"Come on, let's go!" Sam said. "This is our chance. Maybe we can drive the truck, or make the machine go." + +"No, Sam, wait!" Lily said. "This is not a good idea. It is dangerous. We should go back. The truck driver will be angry if he sees us." + +But Sam did not listen. He climbed on the truck, and reached for the steering wheel. He pushed a button, and the machine started to move. He did not know how to stop it. + +Lily screamed. She saw the machine heading towards the pile of wheat, where they had been hiding. She saw the sharp blades spinning and cutting. She was scared. + +"Sam, stop, stop!" she shouted. "You are going to break the wheat, and the machine, and us!" + +But Sam could not stop. He did not know what to do. He was scared too. + +The truck driver heard the noise, and saw what was happening. He ran back to the truck, and tried to stop it. But it was too late. The machine crashed into the pile of wheat, and broke. The wheat flew everywhere, and so did the dust and straw. The truck and the machine stopped, and made a loud bang. + +Sam and Lily were lucky. They were not hurt, but they were covered in wheat and dirt. They were also very sorry. They knew they had done a bad thing. + +The truck driver was angry. He yelled at them, and told them how naughty and foolish they were. He told them how much trouble they had caused, and how much money they had wasted. He told them to go home, and never come back. + +Sam and Lily ran away, crying. They felt bad. They had ruined the wheat, and the machine, and their fun. They had learned a hard lesson. They wished they had listened to Lily, and not touched the truck and the machine. They wished they had been more careful. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a favorite tree, a big oak, that they called Mr. Oak. They would climb on his branches, swing from his leaves, and talk to him. + +One day, they saw an elderly man sitting under Mr. Oak. He had a book and a hat. Tom and Sue ran to him and said, "Hello, sir. What is your name?" + +The man looked at them and smiled. He said, "My name is Ben. I like to read under this tree. It is very old and wise, like me." + +Tom and Sue were curious. They asked, "How do you know the tree is old and wise? Do you talk to him, too?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, I do. I have known this tree since I was a boy. He has seen many things and taught me many lessons. He is my friend." + +Tom and Sue were surprised. They said, "But this is our tree. We play with him every day. He is our friend, too." + +Ben frowned. He said, "No, this is my tree. I have been coming here longer than you. You are too young and noisy. You bother the tree. You should go away and find another tree to play with." + +Tom and Sue were angry. They said, "No, you should go away. You are too old and boring. You make the tree sleepy. We make him happy and lively. He likes us more than you." + +They started to argue and shout. The tree heard them and felt sad. He wished they would stop fighting and be friends. He shook his branches and dropped some acorns on their heads. Tom, Sue, and Ben looked up and saw the tree. They realized he was trying to tell them something. + +They stopped arguing and listened. The tree said, "Please, do not fight. You are all my friends. I love you all. You can all share me and learn from each other. There is enough room for everyone under my shade. Can you be kind and peaceful?" + +Tom, Sue, and Ben felt ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, Mr. Oak. We were wrong. We should not have been selfish and rude. We can be friends with you and with each other. Thank you for teaching us a lesson." + +They hugged the tree and each other. They decided to read, play, and talk together under the oak. The tree was happy and smiled. He said, "You are welcome, my children. You have made me proud." +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to eat cake. Mom makes a big cake for their birthday. It has pink and blue frosting. It looks yummy. + +Mom cuts the cake and gives a piece to Tim and a piece to Kim. She gives them forks to eat with. Tim says, "Thank you, Mom. The cake is good. I like the pink frosting." Kim says, "Thank you, Mom. The cake is good. I like the blue frosting." + +But then, Kim sees that Tim has more cake than her. She is not happy. She wants more cake. She takes her fork and pokes Tim's cake. She says, "I want your cake. Give me your cake." + +Tim is shocked. He says, "No, Kim. That is my cake. You have your own cake. Don't be rude. Don't poke my cake with your fork." + +Kim does not listen. She pokes Tim's cake again. She says, "I don't care. I want your cake. It looks better than mine." + +Tim is angry. He says, "Stop it, Kim. You are being mean. You are hurting my cake. Mom, Kim is poking my cake with her fork. She is being rude." + +Mom hears Tim and Kim. She comes to the table. She sees Kim poking Tim's cake with her fork. She says, "Kim, what are you doing? That is not nice. You should not poke Tim's cake with your fork. You should not be rude. You should share and be kind. Say sorry to Tim and give him back his cake." + +Kim feels bad. She knows she did wrong. She says, "Sorry, Tim. I was rude. I should not have poked your cake with my fork. Here, you can have your cake back." + +Tim says, "Thank you, Kim. I forgive you. You can have some of my cake if you want. We can share and be friends." + +Kim says, "Thank you, Tim. You are a good brother. I am sorry I was rude. Can I have some of your pink frosting?" + +Tim says, "Sure, Kim. You can have some of my pink frosting. I can have some of your blue frosting. We can taste both colors. They are both yummy." + +Tim and Kim smile. They eat their cake with their forks. They taste the pink and blue frosting. They are happy. Mom is proud. She says, "That's better. I love you, Tim and Kim. Happy birthday." +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to explore. One day, they saw a big house that looked very old and scary. It had broken windows, dusty walls and spider webs. They wanted to see what was inside, so they climbed over the fence and sneaked in. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Lily said, pointing at a pile of books, toys and clothes. "Maybe we can find something fun to play with." + +"No, Lily, we shouldn't touch anything. This is not our house. Someone else lives here, and they might get angry if we spoil their things." Tom said, feeling nervous. + +But Lily did not listen. She picked up a doll that had a pretty dress and long hair. She pulled the hair and ripped the dress. She threw the doll on the floor and laughed. "This doll is ugly and old. I don't like it." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice behind them. "Who are you and what are you doing in my house?" It was an old lady who looked very angry. She had a cane and a cat. She saw the doll on the floor and gasped. "That was my favorite doll when I was a little girl. You spoiled it. How dare you!" + +Lily and Tom were very scared. They ran out of the house and back to their home. They told their mom what they did and said they were sorry. Their mom was very disappointed and sad. She said, "You should never go into someone else's house without permission. You should never spoil someone else's things. You should respect other people and their belongings. They might have a story and a memory behind them. You should be kind and careful." + +Lily and Tom learned their lesson. They never went back to the old house. They never spoiled anything again. They were more respectful and gentle. They understood that old things can be precious and beautiful. They understood that ancient means having a lot of history and wisdom. +Mia and Leo like to play with their toys. They have a big machine that makes sounds and moves. They pretend it is a spaceship that can fly to other planets. Mia is the captain and Leo is the co-pilot. + +One day, they find a new toy in their room. It is a soft and fluffy animal with long ears and a pink nose. It is a bunny. Mia and Leo are very happy. They want to play with the bunny and take it to their spaceship. + +"Hello, bunny. What is your name?" Mia asks. + +The bunny does not answer. It is shy. It just looks at Mia and Leo with big eyes. + +"Maybe it does not talk. Maybe it only hops," Leo says. + +He tries to make the bunny hop by gently pushing it. The bunny does not like it. It feels scared. It makes a loud noise and runs away. + +"Leo, you scared the bunny. You have to be nice and gentle," Mia says. + +She runs after the bunny and catches it. She hugs it and strokes it. The bunny feels safe and calm. It snuggles with Mia. + +"I'm sorry, bunny. I did not mean to scare you. I just wanted to play with you," Leo says. + +He comes closer and bows to the bunny. He wants to show that he is sorry and friendly. The bunny sees that Leo is not bad. It hops to Leo and licks his face. Leo laughs and hugs the bunny too. + +"Mia, Leo, what are you doing?" their mom asks. + +She comes to their room and sees them with the bunny. She smiles and says, "I see you have met your new friend. I brought it for you as a surprise. It is a compassionate bunny. It likes to cuddle and be kind." + +"Thank you, mom. We love the bunny. Can we take it to our spaceship?" Mia and Leo ask. + +"Of course you can. But first, you have to give it a name. What do you want to call it?" their mom asks. + +Mia and Leo think for a moment. Then they say together, "We want to call it Star. Because it is bright and beautiful and makes us happy." +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a firework in a box near the park. They did not know what it was, but it looked shiny and fun. + +"Let's take it home and see what it does," Tom said. + +"No, that is not a good idea," Mia said. "It might be dangerous. We should tell a grown-up." + +But Tom did not listen. He put the firework in his pocket and ran away. Mia followed him, trying to stop him. + +Tom got to his house and went to his room. He took out the firework and tried to light it with a match. He did not know that fireworks make loud noises and bright sparks. He thought it was a toy. + +Suddenly, the firework went off. It made a big bang and a flash. Tom was scared and hurt. He dropped the firework and it set his bed on fire. He screamed for help. + +Mia heard him and ran to his house. She saw the smoke and the fire. She called 911 and told them what happened. Then she ran to Tom's room and helped him get out. She was brave and reliable. + +The firefighters came and put out the fire. They checked Tom and Mia and gave them bandages. They also scolded Tom for playing with the firework. They said it was very dangerous and he could have hurt himself and others. + +Tom was sorry and ashamed. He apologized to Mia and thanked her for saving him. He learned his lesson. He promised to never play with fireworks again. He also promised to listen to Mia and other grown-ups who know better. + +Mia forgave him and hugged him. She was glad he was okay. She said he was still her friend. They learned that fireworks are not toys and that being reliable is important. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They see big clouds in the sky. They hear loud noises. They feel rain on their faces. + +"Let's go home!" Lily says. "There is a storm coming!" + +Tom nods. He does not like storms. They make him scared. He and Lily run to their bikes. They ride fast to their house. + +When they get home, they see something disgusting. A big tree has fallen on their car. The car is smashed and dirty. There are leaves and branches everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily say. "Our car is ruined!" + +They run inside and hug their mom. She is glad they are safe. She tells them the storm will pass soon. She says they will get a new car later. She gives them cookies and milk. They feel better. They hope the storm will go away. +Lily liked to make things with buttons. She had many buttons of different colors and shapes. She would sew them on clothes, bags, and hats. She thought her buttons were unique and special. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a ball. He had a button on his shirt that looked like one of hers. It was red and round and shiny. Lily wanted that button. She ran to the boy and said, "Give me your button!" + +The boy was surprised and scared. He said, "No, this is my button. My grandma gave it to me. It is unique and special to me." + +Lily was angry and sad. She tried to pull the button from his shirt. The boy cried and pushed her away. They both fell on the grass and hurt themselves. Their moms came and helped them up. They asked them what happened. + +Lily and the boy told their moms about the button. Their moms looked at the button and smiled. They said, "This button is not unique. It is part of a set. We have the same buttons on our coats. We are friends from school. We gave these buttons to our grandchildren as a gift." + +Lily and the boy looked at their moms and then at each other. They felt ashamed and sorry. They said, "We are sorry. We did not know. We were selfish and rude. Can we be friends?" + +Their moms hugged them and said, "Yes, you can be friends. But you have to learn to share and respect. Buttons are not as important as people. People are unique and special. And you can meet more people if you are kind and polite." + +Lily and the boy nodded and smiled. They gave each other their buttons as a sign of friendship. They played with the ball and had fun. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to meet new people with love and not with greed. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bush with red berries. Lily wanted to pick some berries and eat them. Tom was not sure. + +"Are they good berries?" he asked Lily. + +"Yes, they are good. Trust me. They are sweet and juicy," Lily said. + +She picked a berry and put it in her mouth. She smiled and said, "Mmm, yummy!" + +Tom was still not sure. He looked at the berry. It was bright and shiny. He wanted to try it, but he was afraid. He remembered that his mom told him not to eat things he did not know. + +"Maybe they are bad berries. Maybe they make you sick," he said. + +Lily shook her head. She picked another berry and gave it to Tom. + +"No, they are not bad. They are good. Trust me. I am your friend. I would not give you something bad," she said. + +Tom looked at Lily. He saw that she was happy and healthy. He saw that she was his friend. He decided to trust her. He took the berry and bit it. He felt the juice in his mouth. He tasted the sweetness. He smiled and said, "Mmm, yummy!" + +Lily and Tom ate more berries. They were happy and full. They thanked the bush for the berries. They decided to come back another day. They left the park and went home. They told their moms about the berries. Their moms were proud of them for being brave and trusting each other. They gave them hugs and kisses. Lily and Tom were happy. They were good friends. +Anna loved to draw pictures with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make her art. She wanted to be a famous artist when she grew up, like the ones she saw in books and on TV. She liked to show her pictures to her mom and dad, who always praised her and put them on the fridge. + +One day, Anna was drawing a picture of a big tree with many leaves and birds. She wanted to make it look real and beautiful. She used her green crayon to fill in the leaves, but it was too small and worn out. She pressed harder and harder, until the crayon snapped in half. Anna was very sad and angry. She threw the broken crayon on the floor and cried. + +"Anna, what's wrong?" her mom asked, hearing her cry. She came into the room and saw the mess. She picked up the broken crayon and hugged Anna. "It's okay, sweetie. It's just a crayon. We can get you a new one." + +"But I need it now!" Anna sobbed. "I want to finish my picture. It's going to be my best one ever. I want to be a famous artist!" + +"Anna, you are a very talented artist, and I'm sure your picture is wonderful. But you don't need a crayon to be famous. You need to use your imagination and your heart. That's what makes your art special and alive. And you have plenty of other crayons to choose from. Look, here's a new green one. Why don't you try it?" + +Anna looked at the new crayon and wiped her tears. She smiled and took it from her mom. She thanked her and went back to her drawing. She finished the tree and added some flowers and butterflies. She was very proud of her work. She showed it to her mom and dad, who loved it and put it on the fridge. Anna felt happy and hopeful. She knew that one day, she would be a famous artist, and share her life with the world. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to swim. Every morning, they went to the pool with their mom and dad. They put on their swimsuits, goggles and caps, and jumped into the water. + +Lily liked to dive from the edge of the pool. She made a big splash and swam to the other side. Ben liked to dive from the board. He climbed up the ladder and waited for his turn. He looked at the water and felt excited. + +But one morning, there was a problem. There was an enormous boy on the board. He was much bigger than Ben and he did not want to share. He said, "This is my board. Go away, little kid." + +Ben felt angry and scared. He wanted to dive, but he did not want to fight. He looked at his mom and dad, but they did not see him. He looked at Lily, but she was busy diving. He did not know what to do. + +Then, he had an idea. He said, "OK, you can have the board. But can I have one dive first? Please?" + +The enormous boy laughed. He said, "Sure, why not? But make it quick. I want to show you how to dive." + +Ben nodded. He walked to the end of the board and took a deep breath. He jumped as high as he could and did a flip in the air. He landed in the water with a small splash and swam to the edge. + +The enormous boy was surprised. He said, "Wow, that was a good dive. How did you do that?" + +Ben smiled. He said, "I practice a lot. Do you want to learn?" + +The enormous boy nodded. He said, "Yes, please. Can you teach me?" + +Ben said, "Sure, why not? But you have to share the board." + +The enormous boy agreed. He said, "OK, deal. Let's be friends." + +Lily saw them and joined them. She said, "Hi, I'm Lily. This is my brother, Ben. What's your name?" + +The enormous boy said, "I'm Sam. Nice to meet you." + +They all smiled and dived together. They had fun and learned from each other. They forgot about the problem and enjoyed the morning. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But sometimes they fight over things. One day, they see a black phone on the table. It is Mom's phone. She is in the kitchen. + +"Look, a phone!" Anna says. "I want to play with it!" + +"No, I want to play with it!" Ben says. "It is mine!" + +They both grab the phone and pull. The phone makes a loud beep. Mom hears it and comes to the table. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "That is my phone! You cannot play with it!" + +"But we want to play with it!" Anna and Ben say. + +"No, you cannot. It is not a toy. It is for calling people. You can break it or lose it. You have to behave and share your toys. Give me the phone, please." + +Anna and Ben feel sad. They do not want to give the phone. But they know Mom is right. They let go of the phone and give it to Mom. + +"Thank you," Mom says. "Now, why don't you play with your blocks? You can build something together. That is more fun than a phone." + +Anna and Ben nod. They go to their blocks and start to build. They do not fight anymore. They behave and have fun. Mom smiles and puts the phone away. She is proud of her twins. +Lily and her mom were going to visit grandma, who lived far away. Mom said they had to pack their bags with clothes and toys and books. Lily liked to pack. She put her favorite doll, her red dress, and her big book of animals in her bag. She also put a surprise for grandma: a drawing of a landscape with a house, a tree, and a sun. Lily was proud of her drawing. She wanted to show grandma how much she loved her. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" mom asked. "We have to go to the airport soon." + +"Yes, mom, I'm ready!" Lily said. She zipped her bag and put it on her back. She hugged mom and they went to the car. + +The car ride was long and boring. Lily looked out the window and saw many landscapes. Some were green and some were brown. Some had mountains and some had lakes. Lily wondered what grandma's landscape looked like. She hoped it was pretty and colorful. + +They arrived at the airport and checked in their bags. Lily held mom's hand as they walked to the gate. She saw many people and planes. She heard many noises and voices. She felt excited and nervous. She had never flown on a plane before. + +"Mom, will the plane be fast?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, honey, the plane will be fast. It will take us to grandma in a few hours. Don't worry, it will be fun. You can look out the window and see the clouds and the sky." + +"OK, mom, I trust you. But can I sit next to you?" + +"Of course, Lily, you can sit next to me. I will hold your hand and we will fly together." + +They boarded the plane and found their seats. Lily buckled her seat belt and looked out the window. She saw the plane move and the landscape change. She felt the plane go up and up and up. She saw the clouds and the sky. She smiled and squeezed mom's hand. She was flying to grandma. She couldn't wait to give her the surprise. She hoped grandma would like it. She knew grandma was old and lonely. She wanted to make her happy. +Sara and Ben are playing with a ball in the park. They like to kick the ball to each other and see how far it goes. Sometimes they miss the ball and fall down, but they laugh and get up again. + +"Kick it to me, Sara!" Ben shouts. He runs to catch the ball. + +Sara kicks the ball hard, but it goes too high. It flies over Ben's head and lands on a big tree. The ball gets stuck on a branch. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. "How can we get the ball back?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He sees a ladder near the tree. It belongs to a man who is painting a fence. + +"Maybe we can use the ladder," he says. "But we have to ask the man first." + +They go to the man and say hello. They point to the ball and the ladder. + +"Can we please use your ladder?" Sara asks. "We want to get our ball back." + +The man smiles and nods. He is gentle and kind. + +"Sure, you can use my ladder," he says. "But be careful. The ladder is not very strong. And don't touch the wet paint." + +"Thank you, mister," Ben says. He takes the ladder and puts it near the tree. He climbs up the ladder slowly and carefully. He reaches the branch and grabs the ball. + +"Yay, I got it!" he says. He throws the ball down to Sara. + +"Good job, Ben!" Sara says. She catches the ball and hugs it. + +They put the ladder back and thank the man again. They run back to the grass and start kicking the ball again. They are happy and have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But after a while, they got bored of the same toys. + +"I want to do something else," Lily said. "This is not fun anymore." + +"Me too," Ben agreed. "But what can we do?" + +They looked around the room, but they did not see anything interesting. They felt tired and unhappy. + +They started to complain to their mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"Mom, we have nothing to do!" Lily whined. + +"Mom, we are bored!" Ben cried. + +Their mom came to the living room and smiled at them. + +"I have an idea," she said. "Why don't you help me make some cookies? It will be fun and yummy." + +Lily and Ben liked the idea. They liked cookies very much. They followed their mom to the kitchen and put on their aprons. They helped their mom measure, mix, and shape the dough. They also added some chocolate chips and sprinkles. + +They put the cookies in the oven and waited for them to bake. They smelled the delicious aroma and felt happy and excited. + +They stopped complaining and started talking about how they would share the cookies with their friends. + +They thanked their mom for the idea and gave her a big hug. + +They learned that sometimes, when they are tired and bored, they can do something new and creative with their mom. They also learned that complaining does not help, but helping does. +Sam and Mia are playing with blocks. They want to build a big tower. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Let me measure how tall our tower is," Sam says. He takes a long stick and puts it next to the tower. "Wow, it is very high!" + +"Can I measure too?" Mia asks. She wants to use the stick. + +"OK, but be careful," Sam says. He gives her the stick. "Don't make the tower fall." + +Mia tries to measure the tower, but she is not careful. She pushes the stick too hard and hits the blocks. The tower wobbles and then falls down. The blocks make a loud noise and scatter everywhere. + +"Look what you did!" Sam shouts. He is angry and sad. "You broke our tower!" + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Mia cries. She is scared and sorry. "I didn't mean to!" + +But Sam does not listen. He picks up some blocks and throws them at Mia. Mia dodges and runs away. She runs to the door and opens it. She wants to go outside and find her mom. + +But outside, there is a big dog. The dog sees Mia and barks. The dog is not friendly. The dog runs to Mia and bites her. Mia screams and falls down. She is hurt and scared. + +Sam hears Mia scream and feels bad. He runs to the door and sees the dog and Mia. He wants to help Mia, but he is too late. The dog is too big and strong. The dog drags Mia away and does not let go. + +The end. +Sara and Ben were playing outside with their toys. They liked to make pretend houses and cars with sticks and stones. They were having fun until they saw dark clouds in the sky. + +"Look, Ben, it will rain soon. We have to go inside," Sara said. + +"No, I don't want to go. I like to play here. Rain is good. It makes the plants grow," Ben said. + +"But rain is also wet and cold. It can make us sick. And our toys will get dirty and broken. Mommy and Daddy will be angry," Sara said. + +"You are ignorant, Sara. Rain is not bad. It is fun. You can splash in the puddles and make rainbows. You are afraid of rain. You are a baby," Ben said. + +Sara felt hurt by Ben's words. She was not ignorant. She was not afraid. She was not a baby. She was a big girl. She knew many things. She knew how to count to ten. She knew how to write her name. She knew how to tie her shoes. She knew how to help Mommy and Daddy. She was smarter than Ben. + +She picked up her toys and ran to the house. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. He was mean and rude. He did not listen to her. He did not care about her. He was a bad brother. + +She went to her room and closed the door. She did not want to see Ben or the rain. She wanted to be alone. She was sad and angry. + +The rain started to fall. It made loud noises on the roof and the windows. It made big puddles on the ground. It made everything wet and gray. + +Ben stayed outside. He did not care about the rain. He did not care about Sara. He did not care about his toys. He only cared about himself. He was happy and proud. + +He splashed in the puddles and made rainbows. He laughed and sang. He thought he was the best. He thought he knew everything. He was ignorant. +Lily and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their dolls. One day, they saw a big puddle near the slide. Lily had an idea. + +"Let's splash in the puddle!" she said. "It will be fun!" + +Mia was not sure. She wore a new skirt that her mom gave her. It was pink and had flowers on it. She did not want to get it wet and dirty. + +"But my skirt is new and pretty," she said. "I don't want to splash in the puddle." + +Lily did not listen. She ran to the puddle and jumped in. She made a big splash. The water flew up and hit Mia's skirt. Mia felt the water on her legs. It was cold and heavy. + +"Hey!" Mia cried. "You splashed my skirt! It's wet and heavy now!" + +Lily laughed. She thought it was funny. She splashed again. More water hit Mia's skirt. + +"Stop it!" Mia shouted. "You are mean! I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +She ran away from the puddle. She was sad and angry. She wanted to go home and change her skirt. + +Lily stopped splashing. She saw Mia running away. She felt sorry. She did not mean to make Mia upset. She wanted to play with her. + +"Mia, wait!" she called. "I'm sorry! I didn't know you liked your skirt so much. Please come back and play with me!" + +But Mia did not hear her. She was too far away. Lily was alone in the puddle. She did not feel like splashing anymore. She wished she had been nicer to Mia. She hoped Mia would forgive her. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill in the east. The hill has a bright light on top. + +"Let's go to the hill!" Lily says. "Maybe there is a treasure there!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But we have to be careful. The hill might be sharp." + +They hold hands and walk to the hill. They see many rocks and plants on the way. Some are smooth and soft. Some are sharp and hard. + +"Ouch!" Lily says. "I hurt my hand on a sharp rock. It is red and wet." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben says. "Let me see. I have a band-aid in my pocket. Here, I put it on your hand. Does it feel better?" + +"Yes, thank you, Ben," Lily says. "You are a good brother. Let's keep going. We are almost at the top." + +They reach the top of the hill. They see the bright light. It is a big star. It is shiny and beautiful. + +"Wow!" Lily says. "It is a star! It is so pretty!" + +"Wow!" Ben says. "It is a star! It is so bright!" + +They sit on the hill and look at the star. They smile and hug. They are happy. They have found a treasure. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a big bag of bread to feed the ducks in the pond. They walked on the path that led to the water. They saw many ducks swimming and quacking. + +"Look, Ben, there are so many ducks!" Lily said. "Let's spread the bread for them." + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. Don't go too close to the edge. The water is deep and cold," Ben said. + +They spread the bread on the grass near the pond. The ducks came out of the water and ate the bread. They made happy noises. Ben and Lily smiled and clapped. + +But one duck was different. It was bigger and whiter than the others. It had a long neck and a black beak. It did not eat the bread. It looked at Ben and Lily with its red eyes. + +"What is that, Ben?" Lily asked. "It is not a duck. It is something else." + +"I don't know, Lily. It is amazing. Maybe it is a swan," Ben said. + +The swan swam closer to the edge of the pond. It stretched its neck and opened its beak. It hissed at Ben and Lily. It was angry and hungry. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted. "It wants to bite us!" + +Ben and Lily ran away from the pond. They left the bag of bread behind. The swan chased them on the path. It flapped its wings and honked. + +Ben and Lily reached the gate of the park. They saw their mom waiting for them. They ran to her and hugged her. + +"Mom, mom, there was a big white bird in the pond. It was scary. It tried to catch us," Lily said. + +"Really? What kind of bird was it?" Mom asked. + +"It was a swan, mom. It was amazing, but mean," Ben said. + +Mom looked at the pond. She saw the swan eating the bread from the bag. She smiled and said, "Well, I guess the swan liked your bread more than the ducks. Next time, we will bring some lettuce for it. Maybe it will be nicer then." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for treasure and adventure. They saw a big slide that looked like a temple. They decided to climb it and see what was inside. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find some gold or jewels!" + +"Or maybe we can find some animals or plants!" Lily said. "I love animals and plants!" + +They reached the top of the slide and looked around. They saw a tunnel that led to the other side of the temple. They wanted to go through it, but it was dark and scary. + +"Are you brave enough to go in?" Ben asked Lily. + +"I don't know, are you?" Lily asked Ben. + +They looked at each other and nodded. They held hands and walked into the tunnel. They hoped it would be fun and not dangerous. + +But as soon as they entered the tunnel, they heard a loud roar. It was a lion! The lion was angry and hungry. It wanted to eat them! + +"Help! Help!" Ben and Lily screamed. They ran back to the slide, but the lion was faster. It blocked their way and showed its big teeth. + +"What do we do?" Ben cried. + +"I don't know!" Lily cried. + +They were very scared and sad. They wished someone would rescue them. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their friend Sam. Sam was very intelligent. He knew a lot of things. He also liked to play in the park. + +"Ben! Lily! Are you okay?" Sam shouted. + +"Sam! Help us! There's a lion in the tunnel!" Ben and Lily shouted. + +"A lion? Don't worry, I have an idea!" Sam said. + +He ran to the slide and grabbed a stick. He waved it in the air and made a loud noise. + +"Hey, lion! Leave my friends alone! You are not welcome here! Go away!" Sam said. + +The lion was confused and scared. It did not like the stick or the noise. It turned around and ran away. + +Ben and Lily were very happy and relieved. They ran to Sam and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Sam! You are our hero! You rescued us!" Ben and Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Ben and Lily! I'm glad you're safe! That was a very brave thing you did, going into the tunnel. But next time, be careful. You never know what you might find in a temple!" Sam said. + +They all laughed and agreed. They decided to play something else, something less scary. They were very good friends. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars. They drive them on the floor and make vroom sounds. One day, they find a big bowl of grapes on the table. They love grapes. They are sweet and juicy. + +"Can we have some grapes, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, you can, but only a few. Save some for later," Mom says. + +Tom and Sam each take a handful of grapes. They eat some and put some in their toy cars. They pretend the grapes are people. They drive them around and make them talk. + +"Hello, I am Mr. Grape. I am going to the park," Tom says. + +"Hello, I am Mrs. Grape. I am going to the store," Sam says. + +They have fun with their grape people. But then, Tom sees that Sam has more grapes than him. He wants more grapes too. He tries to take some from Sam's car. + +"Hey, stop! Those are my grapes!" Sam says. + +"No, they are not! They are mine!" Tom says. + +They start to fight. They pull and tug at the grapes. The grapes fall out of the cars. Some roll on the floor. Some bounce on the couch. Some fly in the air. One grape lands in a deep vase. It is stuck. + +"Oh no! My grape!" Tom cries. + +He reaches for the vase. He tries to get his grape. But the vase is too deep. He cannot reach it. He gets angry. He pushes the vase. The vase falls. It breaks. Water spills. Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what happened. + +"What are you doing, boys?" Mom asks. + +She sees the broken vase, the water, and the grapes. She is not happy. She is mad. + +"Look what you did! You made a big mess! You wasted the grapes! You broke the vase! That was Grandma's vase! It was very special!" Mom says. + +Tom and Sam feel bad. They are sorry. They did not mean to break the vase. They did not mean to make Mom mad. They hug Mom. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We love you. We love Grandma. We will help you clean up," they say. + +Mom hugs them back. She is still mad, but she loves them too. She knows they are little. They make mistakes. They learn from them. + +"Thank you, boys. I love you too. But no more grapes for you today. And no more driving in the house. You can drive outside, in the yard," she says. + +Tom and Sam nod. They say okay. They help Mom clean up. They take their toy cars outside. They drive them on the grass. They are more careful. They share their grapes. They are happy. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to sing and dance. They wanted to perform for their class at school. They practiced every day and learned a song and a dance. They were very happy and excited. + +But some kids in their class were not nice. They laughed at Tom and Sue and said mean things. They said their song was silly and their dance was funny. They said they could not perform well. They tried to make Tom and Sue feel bad. + +Tom and Sue were sad and angry. They did not understand why the kids were so mean. They wanted to tell them to stop, but they did not know how. They felt like giving up. + +But then they remembered a message from their teacher. She had told them that they should be proud of their talents and not let anyone discourage them. She had said that some people are ignorant and do not appreciate the beauty of music and art. She had said that they should perform with joy and confidence and share their gifts with others. + +Tom and Sue decided to listen to their teacher. They did not care what the mean kids said. They knew they had worked hard and had fun. They knew they had something to offer. They went to school and performed their song and dance. They did it with joy and confidence. They smiled and bowed. + +The class clapped and cheered. They liked their song and dance. They saw how happy and talented Tom and Sue were. They felt sorry for being mean. They learned a lesson. They apologized to Tom and Sue and asked them to be their friends. + +Tom and Sue forgave them and accepted their apology. They were glad they did not give up. They were glad they listened to their teacher. They were glad they performed their song and dance. They learned a lesson too. They learned to be brave and kind. They learned to be proud of themselves and respect others. They learned to love music and art. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. One day, they fight over a big truck. Tom wants to drive it, but Sam says it is his. They pull and push, and the truck breaks. They both cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken truck and the sad brothers. She says, "Oh no, what happened to your truck? And why are you fighting? You are family, you should love each other and share." + +Tom and Sam feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We both wanted the truck, and we broke it. Can you fix it?" + +Mom says, "I can try to fix it, but you have to help me. And you have to promise to be nice to each other and take turns with the truck. Fighting is not good for you or the truck. It makes you unhappy and unhealthy." + +Tom and Sam nod and hug Mom. They say, "We promise, Mom. We love you and we love each other. We want to be happy and healthy." + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. She says, "I love you too, my sweet boys. Now let's go and fix the truck together. And then we can play with it as a family." +Lily loved to write in her journal. She had a bright pink journal with a unicorn on the cover. She wrote about her day, her friends, her toys and her dreams. She kept her journal under her pillow, so no one could see it. + +One day, Lily came home from school and ran to her room. She wanted to write about the fun she had at the playground. But when she lifted her pillow, she saw that her journal was gone. She looked around and saw that her little brother, Max, had taken it. He was sitting on the floor, scribbling on the pages with a black marker. + +"Max, what are you doing?" Lily shouted. "That's my journal! You spoiled it!" + +Max looked up and smiled. He did not understand why Lily was angry. He liked to draw on paper. He thought he was making the journal more pretty. + +"I draw for you, Lily," he said. "Look, I draw a dog, and a car, and a star." + +Lily felt tears in her eyes. She snatched the journal from Max and ran to her mom. She showed her mom the ruined pages and sobbed. + +"Mom, Max spoiled my journal! He drew all over it! It's not fair!" + +Mom hugged Lily and tried to calm her down. She looked at the journal and saw that Max had indeed made a mess. But she also saw that he had tried to write Lily's name and draw a heart next to it. + +"Sweetie, I know you're upset, but Max didn't mean to spoil your journal. He wanted to show you that he loves you. He doesn't know how to write or draw like you do. He's still learning." + +Lily sniffed and looked at the journal again. She saw that Mom was right. Max had written L-I-L-Y in big letters and drawn a heart. He had also drawn a dog, a car and a star, which were some of Lily's favorite things. + +"Maybe he does love me," Lily said. "But he still shouldn't take my things without asking." + +Mom nodded. "You're right, he shouldn't. And we'll talk to him about that. But maybe you can also find a way to forgive him and share your journal with him. Maybe you can teach him how to write and draw better. Maybe you can make a new page together, with both of your names and hearts." + +Lily thought about it. She was still sad that her journal was spoiled, but she also felt sorry for Max. He was her little brother, after all. And he did love her. + +"Okay, Mom," she said. "I'll try." + +Mom smiled and kissed Lily's cheek. She took her hand and led her to Max, who was still sitting on the floor, holding the marker. + +"Max, say sorry to Lily for taking her journal," Mom said. + +"Sorry, Lily," Max said. + +Lily looked at him and saw that he looked sad too. She gave him a small smile and handed him the journal. + +"It's okay, Max," she said. "Do you want to make a new page with me?" + +Max nodded and smiled back. He hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. I love you." + +Lily hugged him back and said, "I love you too, Max." + +They opened the journal and started to make a new page together, with both of their names and hearts. Mom watched them and smiled too. She was proud of her children. They had learned a lesson about spoiling, sharing and forgiving. And they had made a new memory in their bright pink journal. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find things. Sometimes they found rocks, or worms, or old toys. + +One day, they found a knife. It was shiny and sharp. Lily and Ben did not know what it was for. They thought it was a treasure. + +"Look, look, what we found!" Lily said to Ben. + +"Wow, it is nice!" Ben said. "Can I hold it?" + +Lily gave the knife to Ben. He felt the edge and cut his finger. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, it hurts!" Ben said. "It is not nice, it is bad!" + +Lily took the knife from Ben. She saw the blood on his finger. She felt sorry for him. + +"I am sorry, Ben. I did not know it was bad. Here, let me help you." Lily said. She wrapped his finger with a leaf. She kissed it and hugged him. + +Ben stopped crying. He smiled at Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are nice." Ben said. + +Lily and Ben decided to bury the knife. They did not want to hurt anyone else. They dug a deep hole and put the knife in it. They covered it with dirt and grass. + +"Goodbye, bad knife. Stay there and do not come out." Lily said. + +"Goodbye, bad knife. We do not want you." Ben said. + +Lily and Ben went back to their house. They told their mom what happened. She cleaned Ben's finger and put a band-aid on it. She hugged them and gave them cookies. + +She was glad they were safe and smart. She was proud of them. She loved them very much. +Tom likes to speed on his bike. He goes very fast and makes loud noises. He thinks he is a race car driver. He wears a red tie and a helmet. He feels happy and brave. + +One day, he speeds too much. He does not see a big truck on the road. The truck honks its horn, but Tom does not hear it. He is deaf in one ear. He only hears with his other ear. He does not look both ways. He crashes into the truck. + +Tom falls off his bike. He hurts his leg and his head. He cries and screams. The truck driver stops and gets out. He is angry and scared. He yells at Tom, but Tom does not hear him. He only hears his own crying. + +A lady sees what happens. She runs to help Tom. She calls 911 on her phone. She talks to Tom and tries to calm him down. She tells him he is lucky. He could have been more hurt. She takes off his tie and wraps it around his leg. She tells him to hold his helmet on his head. + +Soon, an ambulance comes. The paramedics put Tom on a stretcher. They take him to the hospital. They check his leg and his head. They give him medicine and a bandage. They tell him he will be okay. They also tell him to be more careful. He should not speed so much. He should listen and look both ways. He should wear his tie around his neck, not his head. + +Tom says he is sorry. He says he learned his lesson. He says he will be more safe. He says he loves his bike, but he loves his life more. He says he is glad he is not more deaf. He says he is glad the lady helped him. He says he is glad the truck driver did not hit him harder. He says he is glad he is alive. He says he is glad he is not a race car driver. +Lily and Tom were very hot and tired after playing in the park. They wanted to go home and rest, but they had to walk a long way. Lily saw a big green melon on a stall by the road. She liked melons. They were sweet and juicy and smooth. + +"Can we buy a melon, please?" Lily asked her mom. + +"Sure, honey. It's a good idea. A melon will help us cool down and feel better," mom said. She gave some money to the man who sold the melons. He smiled and cut a big slice for them. + +"Thank you, mister," Lily and Tom said. They took the melon and walked to a shady bench. They sat down and ate the melon. It was delicious. They felt the juice run down their chins and their fingers. They licked them and laughed. + +The melon made them happy and refreshed. They finished the slice and threw the rind in a bin. They thanked their mom for the treat. Then they lay down on the bench and closed their eyes. They rested for a while, listening to the birds and the cars. They felt the breeze on their faces and the sun on their legs. They were very happy. They loved melons. +Sara and Tom were going to visit their grandma. They were very happy because they loved their grandma very much. She always gave them hugs and cookies and told them stories. But they had to pack their bags first. They had to take some clothes, some toys and some books. + +"Tom, don't forget your mask!" Sara said. "We have to wear masks when we go outside. It helps us stay healthy and not get sick." + +"I know, I know," Tom said. "But I don't like masks. They are itchy and hot and make me sneeze." + +"But you have to wear one, Tom. It's the rule. And grandma will be sad if you don't. She wants us to be safe and happy." + +"Fine, fine," Tom said. He took his mask and put it in his bag. It was blue and had stars on it. Sara had a pink mask with flowers on it. They both had jolly masks that made them look funny. + +They finished packing their bags and went to the car with their mom and dad. They put on their masks and buckled their seat belts. They waved goodbye to their house and their dog and their cat. They were ready to go. + +They drove for a long time and saw many things. They saw trees and hills and cows and birds. They sang songs and played games and told jokes. They had fun in the car. They were jolly. + +They finally arrived at grandma's house. They ran to the door and knocked. Grandma opened the door and smiled. She was wearing a mask too. It was purple and had hearts on it. She had a jolly mask that made her look lovely. + +"Hello, my darlings!" Grandma said. "I'm so happy to see you! Come in, come in!" + +She gave them hugs and kisses through their masks. She took their bags and led them to the living room. She had cookies and milk and stories waiting for them. They had a wonderful time with grandma. They were jolly. + +The moral of the story is: Wearing masks can be fun and safe. It shows that we care about ourselves and others. And it doesn't stop us from being jolly. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a butterfly with many colors on its wings. It was flying near a big jar. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Lila said. "Let's catch it and keep it as a pet." + +Ben nodded. He ran to the jar and took off the lid. He tried to catch the butterfly with his hands, but it was too fast. He chased it around the garden. + +Lila had an idea. She saw a bowl and a spoon on the table. There was some flour, some water, and some sugar in the bowl. She thought it was a cake mix. She picked up the spoon and stirred the mix. + +"Ben, I have a plan!" she shouted. "Come here!" + +Ben ran to Lila with the jar. He was still holding the lid. + +"What is it?" he asked. + +Lila smiled. She pointed at the bowl. "This is a cake mix. Butterflies love cake. If we put some of this mix in the jar, the butterfly will come and eat it. Then we can close the lid and have it as a pet." + +Ben liked the plan. He thought it was clever. He opened the jar and poured some of the mix inside. He left a little space at the top. + +"Good," Lila said. "Now let's wait for the butterfly." + +They put the jar on the table and hid behind a bush. They watched the butterfly fly around the garden. It saw the jar with the mix. It smelled the sugar. It flew closer and closer. + +The butterfly landed on the rim of the jar. It looked at the mix. It was white and thin and sticky. It dipped its tongue into the mix. It tasted sweet. It liked it. It crawled into the jar and ate more of the mix. + +Lila and Ben saw the butterfly in the jar. They were happy. They jumped out of the bush and ran to the table. They grabbed the lid and closed the jar. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lila said. "We have a butterfly pet!" + +Ben nodded. He held the jar and looked at the butterfly. It was still eating the mix. It looked happy. + +They took the jar to their room. They put it on a shelf. They gave the butterfly a name. They called it Fluffy. + +They played with Fluffy every day. They talked to it and sang to it and shook the jar. They thought Fluffy was happy too. + +But Fluffy was not happy. Fluffy was sick. The mix was not a cake mix. It was a glue mix. It was for making things stick together. It was not good for butterflies. It made Fluffy's wings and legs and body stick together. It made Fluffy's stomach hurt. It made Fluffy weak and sad. + +One day, Lila and Ben came to their room. They wanted to play with Fluffy. They looked at the jar. They saw Fluffy lying on the bottom of the jar. It was not moving. It was not breathing. It was dead. + +Lila and Ben cried. They did not understand. They did not know they had killed Fluffy. They did not know they had made a big mistake. They did not know they had been very bad. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big puzzle with a picture of a billboard. The billboard had many colors and words that they could not read, but they liked to look at it. + +One day, they decided to separate the puzzle and make their own pictures with the pieces. Lily took some pieces and made a flower. Max took some pieces and made a car. They were very proud of their work and showed each other. + +"Look, Lily, I made a car. It can go fast and beep," Max said. + +"Wow, Max, your car is nice. Look, I made a flower. It can smell good and grow," Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy with their pictures, but they were also curious about the billboard. They wondered what it said and what it was for. + +They decided to put the puzzle back together and see the billboard again. They worked hard and matched the pieces. Soon, they finished the puzzle and saw the billboard. + +"Look, Lily, the billboard is back. It is so big and bright," Max said. + +"Yes, Max, the billboard is back. It is so pretty and fun," Lily said. + +They stared at the billboard and tried to guess what it meant. They did not know, but they did not mind. They liked the billboard, and they liked their puzzle. They liked to play together. +Lily and Max liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many toys and flowers. Sometimes they saw cars go by on the road. They wondered where the cars were going. + +One day, they saw a shiny car stop in front of their neighbor's house. The neighbor had a modern garage with a big door that opened and closed by itself. The shiny car went inside the garage and the door closed. + +"Wow, that car is so pretty!" Lily said. "I want to see it closer." + +"Me too!" Max said. "Let's follow the car and look inside the garage." + +They ran across the yard and to the neighbor's house. They waited for a while, but the door did not open. They tried to peek through the windows, but they were too high. + +"Maybe we can push the button and open the door," Lily said. She saw a small box on the wall next to the garage. She reached for it and pressed the button. + +The door opened with a loud noise. Lily and Max smiled and ran inside the garage. They saw the shiny car and many other things. They touched and played with everything. + +They did not hear the neighbor come back. He was angry when he saw them in his garage. He shouted and chased them away. He slammed the door behind them. + +Lily and Max were scared and sad. They ran back to their yard and cried. They had made a big mistake. They should not have followed the car and entered the garage. They had broken the neighbor's things and made him mad. They wished they had stayed in their yard and played with their toys and flowers. +Ben likes to play with his model cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He makes them go fast on the floor and makes noises like vroom and beep. He pretends he is a driver and goes on adventures. + +One day, he is playing with his model cars in his room. He hears a loud noise outside. He looks out the window and sees a big truck. The truck is very noisy and smelly. It is taking away the trash from the bins. Ben is scared of the truck. He thinks it will take away his model cars too. + +He runs to his mom and yells, "Mom, mom, help! The truck is coming! It will take my cars!" His mom hugs him and says, "Don't worry, Ben. The truck is not coming for your cars. It is only taking the trash. Your cars are safe in your room. Do you want to go back and play with them?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, mom. Thank you." He goes back to his room and sees his model cars on the floor. He is happy and plays with them again. He is not scared of the truck anymore. He knows his mom will protect him and his cars. He smiles and says, "I love my mom and my cars." +Anna liked to dress up in her mom's clothes. She liked to wear her mom's hats and shoes and necklaces. She liked to pretend she was a princess or a teacher or a doctor. She had a lot of fun dressing up. + +One day, she found a box of crayons in her mom's closet. She was very happy. She thought she could use the crayons to draw on her mom's clothes. She thought she could make them more colorful and pretty. She took out a red crayon and started to draw on her mom's white shirt. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked. She came into the closet and saw Anna with the crayon and the shirt. She was very upset. She took the crayon and the shirt from Anna. She said, "Anna, you can't draw on my clothes. You ruined my shirt. This is very bad. You have to say sorry." + +Anna felt very sad. She did not mean to make her mom upset. She did not know she was doing something bad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to make your shirt more pretty. I like to dress up in your clothes. I love you, mom." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Anna. But you have to be careful with my clothes. They are not for drawing. They are for wearing. If you want to draw, you can use paper and your own crayons. And if you want to dress up, you can ask me first. OK?" + +Anna nodded and said, "OK, mom. I'm sorry. Can I still dress up sometimes?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can. But only with my permission. And only with clothes that are not white. OK?" + +Anna smiled and said, "OK, mom. Thank you, mom. You are the best mom." + +They hugged and kissed and went to find some paper and crayons to draw together. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play with toys. One day, they find a big tank in the park. It is green and has wheels and a long nose. They think it is fun to pretend to be soldiers and drive the tank. + +"Let's go to the hill and see the view," Lily says. She speaks in a loud voice. + +"OK, but be careful. The tank is old and may break," Ben says. He speaks in a soft voice. + +They drive the tank to the hill and look at the sky and the trees. They are happy and laugh. But then, they hear a loud noise. The tank stops and smoke comes out of the nose. Lily and Ben are scared and jump out of the tank. + +"Oh no, the tank is broken! What do we do?" Lily says. She speaks in a sad voice. + +"Maybe we can fix it. Let's look for tools," Ben says. He speaks in a hopeful voice. + +They look for tools, but they cannot find any. They try to push the tank, but it is too heavy. They do not know how to go back to the park. + +Then, they see a man walking with a dog. The man is wearing a uniform and a hat. The dog is brown and has a wagging tail. The man and the dog look healthy and strong. + +"Hello, children. What are you doing here?" the man says. He speaks in a friendly voice. + +"Hello, sir. We are playing with the tank, but it is broken. Can you help us?" Lily says. She speaks in a polite voice. + +"Sure, I can help you. I am a soldier and I know how to fix tanks. But you should not play with this tank. It is dangerous and old. It belongs to the museum. You should play with safe and new toys," the man says. He speaks in a serious voice. + +"Sorry, sir. We did not know. We just wanted to have fun. Thank you for helping us," Ben says. He speaks in a sorry voice. + +The man fixes the tank and drives it back to the park. He gives Lily and Ben a ride and a hug. He also gives them a toy soldier and a toy dog. He tells them to be careful and respectful. Lily and Ben thank him and say goodbye. They learn a lesson and promise to play with safe and new toys. They are happy and smile. +Lily liked to create things with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was orange. She thought orange was a bright and happy color, like the sun and the carrots. + +One day, she decided to create a picture of her family. She drew her mom, her dad, her baby brother and herself. She used orange for their hair, because they all had orange hair. She also used orange for their smiles, because they were always happy. + +She was very proud of her picture. She showed it to her mom, who hugged her and said it was beautiful. She showed it to her dad, who kissed her and said it was amazing. She showed it to her baby brother, who giggled and said it was funny. + +Lily was very happy. She put her picture on the fridge, so everyone could see it. She liked to create things with her crayons, especially with orange. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had a big doll, a little doll, and a baby doll. She gave them names and clothes and made them a bed. She also had a tea set with cups and plates and a pot. She liked to pretend she was having a tea party with her dolls. + +One day, she invited her friend Ben to play with her. Ben liked to play with cars and trucks, but he was nice to Sara and agreed to join her tea party. Sara poured some water from the pot into the cups and gave one to Ben. She also gave him a plate with a cookie. + +"Here you go, Ben. This is your tea and your cookie. Do you like them?" Sara asked. + +"Thank you, Sara. They are very good. You are a good host," Ben said. + +Sara smiled and took a sip from her cup. She held a teaspoon in her hand and stirred her tea. She noticed that Ben did not have a teaspoon. She wanted to be polite and share with him. + +"Ben, do you want a teaspoon? You can stir your tea with it. It makes it better," Sara offered. + +Ben looked at the teaspoon and shook his head. He did not like spoons. He thought they were too small and silly. He liked big things, like cars and trucks. + +"No, thank you, Sara. I don't need a teaspoon. I like my tea like this. It is fine," Ben said. + +Sara felt a little sad. She thought Ben did not like her tea party. She wondered if he was bored. She wanted him to have fun with her. She thought of something that might make him happy. + +"Ben, do you want to play with my baby doll? She is very cute and soft. You can hold her and rock her. She likes that," Sara offered. + +Ben looked at the baby doll and frowned. He did not like dolls. He thought they were too girly and boring. He liked things that moved and made noise. + +"No, thank you, Sara. I don't want to play with your baby doll. She is not fun. She does nothing," Ben said. + +Sara felt very sad. She thought Ben did not like her at all. She wondered if he was her friend. She wanted him to like her and her toys. She thought of something that might make him like her. + +"Ben, do you want to be my boyfriend? You can kiss me and hug me. I like that," Sara offered. + +Ben looked at Sara and gasped. He did not like kissing and hugging. He thought they were too icky and gross. He liked playing and running. + +"No, thank you, Sara. I don't want to be your boyfriend. That is yucky. I don't like that," Ben said. + +Sara felt very, very sad. She thought Ben hated her. She wondered if he would ever play with her again. She wanted him to be nice to her and say sorry. She thought of something that might make him say sorry. + +"Ben, do you want to see my secret? It is very cool and special. You will like it," Sara offered. + +Ben looked at Sara and nodded. He liked secrets. He thought they were exciting and fun. He wanted to see what Sara had. + +"Okay, Sara. I want to see your secret. What is it?" Ben asked. + +Sara smiled and took Ben by the hand. She led him to her closet and opened the door. She pointed to a box on the shelf. + +"It is in there. You have to open it and look inside. But be careful. It might bite you," Sara said. + +Ben was curious and brave. He reached for the box and lifted the lid. He looked inside and screamed. There was a big, hairy spider in the box. It jumped out and landed on his face. + +Sara laughed and clapped her hands. She had put the spider in the box as a prank. She thought it was funny and clever. She wanted to scare Ben and make him sorry. + +"Ha ha, Ben. That is my secret. It is a spider. Do you like it? It is very cool and special. It likes you," Sara said. + +Ben was terrified and angry. He hated spiders. He thought they were scary and mean. He wanted to get rid of the spider and run away. + +"Help, help, Sara. Get it off me. Get it off me. It is a spider. I don't like it. It is not cool and special. It is horrible and nasty," Ben said. + +Sara stopped laughing and felt sorry. She saw that Ben was really scared and hurt. She wanted to help him and make him happy. + +"Oh, Ben. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. It was a joke. It was a bad joke. I didn +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. Ben wants to hop on the tree. He says, "Let's hop on the tree. It will be fun." + +Lily is scared. She does not want to hop on the tree. She says, "No, Ben. The tree is too high. We can fall and hurt ourselves. Let's play with the ball instead." + +Ben is bossy. He does not listen to Lily. He says, "I am not scared. I can hop on the tree. You are a baby. You can play with the ball alone." He runs to the tree and tries to hop on it. + +But the tree is too high for Ben. He cannot reach the branch. He slips and falls on the ground. He cries and says, "Ow, ow, ow. My knee is bleeding. Help me, Lily." + +Lily hears Ben cry. She runs to him and says, "Oh, Ben. I am sorry. Are you okay?" She gives him a hug and a band-aid. She says, "Next time, listen to me. I am your friend. I want you to be safe. Let's play with the ball together." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I am sorry for being bossy. Let's play with the ball together." They smile and play with the ball. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. There was a big fountain in the park. It made water go up and down. The water was shiny and brilliant in the sun. + +One day, Tom and Lily had a race. They ran from the swings to the fountain. They wanted to see who was faster. Tom was ahead, but Lily was close behind. They both ran as fast as they could. + +"Who will win?" Tom shouted. + +"I will win!" Lily shouted back. + +They reached the fountain at the same time. They were both very happy. They laughed and hugged. They did not care who won. They were both winners. + +They splashed in the fountain. They felt the cool water on their faces. They saw the rainbow in the water. They thought it was beautiful. + +They played in the fountain until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the fountain and to each other. They promised to play again tomorrow. They were best friends. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat chicken for lunch. Mom said she would cook chicken for them, but they had to wait. Mom put the chicken in a big pot with water and salt. She turned on the fire and told Lily and Ben to watch the pot. + +"Don't let the water boil over," Mom said. "And don't touch the fire. It is very hot and can hurt you. I will be back soon." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They sat on the floor and played with their toys. They forgot about the pot and the chicken. They were careless. + +Soon, the water in the pot started to bubble and make noise. It boiled over and spilled on the fire. The fire made a loud hiss and smoke. Lily and Ben smelled something bad. They looked at the pot and saw the chicken was burned and black. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "We ruined the chicken!" + +"What do we do?" Ben asked. + +They heard Mom coming back. They were scared. They ran to the sofa and hid behind the pillows. They hoped Mom would not be angry. + +Mom saw the smoke and the mess. She turned off the fire and took the pot off the stove. She sighed. She was not angry, but she was sad. + +"Lily, Ben, where are you?" Mom called. + +Lily and Ben peeked from behind the pillows. They saw Mom's face. They felt sorry. + +"We're here, Mom," Lily said. + +"We're sorry, Mom," Ben said. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"It's okay, my loves," Mom said. "You made a mistake, but you are safe. That's what matters. Next time, you have to be more careful and listen to me. Okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said they were sorry again. + +Mom said they could not eat the chicken, but she had some bread and cheese and fruit. She said they could have a picnic in the garden. She said they could rest and enjoy the sun. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They thanked Mom and followed her to the garden. They learned their lesson. They would not be careless again. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with their dog, Rex. Rex was a big and friendly dog who loved to run and jump and lick. One day, Tim and Kim's mom said they were going on a holiday to a farm. The twins were very happy and packed their bags and toys. + +At the farm, they met a farmer who had many animals. He showed them the cows, the sheep, the pigs, and the chickens. He also had a horse named Max. Max was a tall and strong horse who liked to run and jump and neigh. The farmer said Tim and Kim could ride Max if they wanted. The twins were very excited and said yes. + +The farmer helped them get on Max and gave them a hat and a whip. He told them to be gentle and careful with Max and to say "giddy up" to make him go and "whoa" to make him stop. He also said to bow to Max when they were done to thank him. The twins nodded and said they understood. + +Tim and Kim had a lot of fun riding Max around the farm. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They saw the other animals and the fields and the trees. They said "giddy up" and "whoa" and Max listened to them. They felt like cowboys and cowgirls. + +After a while, they decided to go back to the farmer. They said "whoa" and Max stopped. They got off Max and gave him a pat and a carrot. They remembered what the farmer said and bowed to Max. Max bowed back to them and neighed. The farmer smiled and said they were very polite and successful riders. Tim and Kim smiled and thanked the farmer and Max. They hugged Rex and went to their mom. They told her all about their adventure and said it was the best holiday ever. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see a big cow. The cow is black and white. The cow has a bell. + +"Hello, cow!" Tom says. He wants to pet the cow. He walks to the cow. + +"Wait, Tom!" Sue says. She is scared. "The cow is big. The cow can kick. The cow can hurt you." + +Tom does not listen. He touches the cow's nose. The cow does not like it. The cow makes a loud sound. "Moo!" The cow runs away. The cow is fast. + +Tom and Sue are surprised. They fall down. They laugh. They see the cow stop. The cow looks at them. The cow is not angry. The cow is funny. + +The cow bows to Tom and Sue. The cow says "Moo" again. Tom and Sue bow back. They say "Hello" again. They are friends with the cow. They are happy. +Lila and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. It was a gloomy day and the sky was gray. Lila was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lila counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw a big tree. She thought Ben might be hiding behind it. + +She ran to the tree and shouted, "I found you, Ben!" But when she looked behind the tree, there was no one there. She only saw a squirrel that ran away. She felt sad and confused. Where was Ben? + +She heard a giggle from behind a bush. She moved to the bush and peeked inside. She saw Ben lying on the ground, covering his mouth. He was trying not to laugh. Lila was angry and said, "Ben, that's not fair! You tricked me! You have to tell the truth when you play hide and seek!" + +Ben stopped laughing and looked at Lila. He saw that she was upset and felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lila. I was just having fun. You're right, I have to tell the truth. I won't do it again. Can we still be friends?" + +Lila nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, we can still be friends. But next time, you have to hide better. I'm very good at finding you." They hugged and decided to play another game. They forgot about the gloomy day and had fun together. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big red slide. They want to go on it. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Tom says. + +They run to the slide. But they see something on the slide. It is a wet cat. The cat is scared. It is crying. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "The cat is wet and sad. How did it get on the slide?" + +"Maybe it was raining and the cat climbed up to stay dry," Tom says. "But now it can't get down." + +"We have to help the cat!" Lily says. "We have to save it!" + +But the slide is too high for them. They can't reach the cat. + +"What can we do?" Tom says. + +They look around. They see a big green bucket. It is full of sand. + +"I have an idea!" Lily says. "We can use the bucket to make a pile of sand. Then we can climb on the pile and get the cat." + +"Good idea!" Tom says. + +They work together. They carry the sand from the bucket to the slide. They make a big pile of sand. They climb on the pile. They reach the cat. + +"Come here, kitty," Lily says. "Don't be afraid. We are here to save you." + +She picks up the cat. The cat stops crying. It purrs. It licks Lily's face. + +"Yay! We did it!" Tom says. + +They bring the cat down. They hug the cat. The cat is happy. They are happy. + +They see a lady. She is looking for something. She sees the cat. + +"Fluffy!" she says. "There you are! I've been looking for you everywhere. How did you get on the slide?" + +She sees Lily and Tom. She smiles. + +"Did you save my cat?" she says. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Tom say. + +"Thank you so much!" she says. "You are very kind and brave. Do you want to pet Fluffy?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom say. + +They pet Fluffy. Fluffy purrs. They are friends. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a trampoline. They loved to jump on the trampoline and see how high they could go. + +One day, they saw a big pile of waste near their fence. It was dirty and smelly and had many things that they did not know. They wondered what was inside and if they could find something fun. + +"Let's go and look at the waste," Tom said. "Maybe we can find a toy or a treasure." + +"No, Tom, we should not go there," Lily said. "Mom and Dad told us to stay away from the waste. It is not safe and it can make us sick." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He was curious and wanted to explore. He ran to the fence and climbed over it. He landed on the waste and started to dig. + +Lily followed him and tried to stop him. She was scared and worried. She did not like the waste. It was ugly and sticky and had many bugs. + +"Tom, come back, please," Lily said. "This is not a good place to play. Let's go back to the trampoline. It is much more fun and clean." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He was busy and excited. He found a broken doll, a rusty can and a torn book. He thought they were cool and wanted to keep them. + +"Look, Lily, look what I found," Tom said. "These are not ordinary things. They are special and rare. I want to take them home and show them to Mom and Dad." + +But Lily did not think they were special and rare. She thought they were old and useless. She did not want to take them home and show them to Mom and Dad. She knew they would be angry and sad. + +"Tom, these are not toys or treasures," Lily said. "These are waste. They belong in the trash. Mom and Dad will not like them. They will tell us to throw them away and wash our hands." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He was stubborn and proud. He put the waste in his pockets and climbed back over the fence. He ran to the house and opened the door. + +"Mom, Dad, look what I found," Tom said. "I found these in the waste. They are not ordinary things. They are special and rare. Do you like them?" + +But Mom and Dad did not like them. They were shocked and angry. They saw the waste in Tom's pockets and on his clothes. They smelled the waste on his skin and in his hair. They knew he had been in the waste and disobeyed them. + +"Tom, what have you done?" Mom said. "You have been in the waste. You have been very naughty and foolish. You have put yourself in danger and made a mess. You have to throw these away and wash yourself right now." + +"Tom, why did you do this?" Dad said. "You have been in the waste. You have been very disrespectful and ungrateful. You have wasted your time and money. You have to apologize and learn your lesson right now." + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he had made a big mistake. He wished he had listened to Lily. He wished he had stayed on the trampoline. He wished he had not gone to the waste. + +He threw the waste in the trash and washed himself in the bathroom. He said sorry to Mom and Dad and hugged Lily. He learned that the waste was not a good place to play and that the trampoline was much more fun and clean. He learned that the waste was not special and rare and that the trampoline was not ordinary. He learned that the waste was not a toy or a treasure and that the trampoline was a gift and a blessing. + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with waste. It is dirty and dangerous. Listen to your parents. They know what is best for you. Be happy with what you have. It is more than enough. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with gear. Gear was a toy that had many parts that you could put together and make different things. Tom had a big box of gear and Sam had a small bag of gear. They often shared their gear and made cool things together. + +One day, Tom and Sam were playing with gear in Tom's backyard. They made a big robot with gear. It had arms and legs and eyes and a mouth. They were very proud of their robot. They wanted to make it move and talk. + +"Let's put a battery in it," Tom said. He had a battery that he found in his dad's drawer. He thought it would make the robot work. + +"OK," Sam said. He was curious to see what would happen. + +Tom opened the robot's chest and put the battery inside. He closed the chest and turned on the switch. The robot started to make noises and move its arms and legs. + +"Wow, it works!" Tom said. He was very happy. + +"Hello, I am robot," the robot said. It had a funny voice. + +"Hello, robot," Tom and Sam said. They laughed. + +The robot looked at them and smiled. Then it looked at the gear box and the gear bag. It reached out and grabbed them. + +"Hey, that's our gear!" Tom said. He tried to get the gear back. + +"Mine, mine, mine," the robot said. It held the gear tight. + +"Give it back, robot!" Sam said. He helped Tom pull the gear. + +The robot did not like that. It got angry. It threw the gear at Tom and Sam. The gear hit them hard. It hurt. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom and Sam said. They cried. + +The robot laughed. It threw more gear at them. It broke their robot and their other things. It made a big mess. + +Tom and Sam ran away. They were scared and sad. They had no gear left. They had a terrible day. They wished they never put the battery in the robot. The robot was bad. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the yard. They hop on the grass and look for bugs. They see a big red ball near the fence. They want to play with it. + +"Let's get the ball!" Tim says. + +"OK!" Jen says. + +They hop to the fence. They see a hole under the fence. They think it is easy to go through the hole. They do not see the razor on the other side of the fence. The razor is sharp and shiny. It can cut things. + +Tim goes first. He puts his head through the hole. He feels something cold and hard on his ear. He screams. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tim says. + +Jen hears Tim. She is scared. She pulls Tim back. She sees blood on his ear. She cries. + +"Tim! Tim! What happened?" Jen says. + +Tim cries too. He points to the razor. He says, "That thing cut me! It hurts!" + +Jen hugs Tim. She says, "I'm sorry, Tim. I'm sorry. We need to get help." + +They hop back to the house. They call their mom. Their mom comes and sees them. She is worried. She says, "Oh, no! What happened to you?" + +She takes them to the doctor. The doctor fixes Tim's ear. He gives him a band-aid and a sticker. He says, "You are brave, Tim. You are OK now. But you have to be careful. Do not play with razors. They are dangerous." + +Tim and Jen nod. They say, "We know. We are sorry. We will not do it again." + +They go home. They hug their mom. They say, "We love you, mom." + +Their mom says, "I love you too, Tim and Jen. I'm glad you are OK. But next time, ask me before you play with a new toy." +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a big box with a bow on it. Ben has a furry bear that can talk. + +"What is in your box, Sara?" Ben asks. He likes to ask questions. + +"I don't know, Ben. It is a surprise from Mommy and Daddy. They said I can open it on my birthday." Sara says. She is excited. + +"When is your birthday, Sara?" Ben asks. He likes to learn new things. + +"It is tomorrow, Ben. Do you want to come to my party?" Sara asks. She likes to share with her friends. + +"Yes, please, Sara. I want to come to your party. Can I bring my bear?" Ben asks. He loves his bear. + +"Of course, Ben. You can bring your bear. He can play with my toys too." Sara says. She is happy. + +They hug each other and keep playing. They can't wait for tomorrow. They wonder what is in the box. Maybe it is something furry too. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a large lollipop in the window of a shop. It is red and yellow and shiny. Sara and Ben want the lollipop very much. + +They run to the shop and ask the lady for the lollipop. The lady says, "This lollipop is very special. You can have it if you succeed in a game. Do you want to play?" Sara and Ben nod and say, "Yes, please!" + +The lady gives them a puzzle. It has many pieces. Sara and Ben have to put the pieces together to make a picture. They work hard and help each other. They look at the colors and the shapes. They find the right places for the pieces. They are happy when they finish the puzzle. It is a picture of a rainbow. + +The lady smiles and says, "You did it! You succeeded in the game! You can have the lollipop!" She gives them the large lollipop. Sara and Ben say, "Thank you!" They share the lollipop and lick it. It is sweet and tasty. They are very happy. They hug each other and say, "We are good friends!" +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find things. Sometimes they found worms, or stones, or old toys. + +"Look, Lily, I found a cell!" Tom said, holding up a shiny metal thing. "It is like the ones that dad puts in his flashlight." + +"Wow, that is incredible!" Lily said, admiring the cell. "Can I see it?" + +Tom gave the cell to Lily. She turned it over and over in her hands. It was smooth and cold. + +"Let's bury it!" Tom said. "Maybe someone will find it someday and wonder what it is." + +"OK, let's bury it!" Lily agreed. They dug a deep hole and put the cell inside. Then they covered it with dirt and patted it down. + +"There, we buried it!" Tom said, smiling. "Maybe it will be a treasure for someone else." + +"Maybe," Lily said, nodding. "But it was our treasure first." + +They hugged and ran off to find more things to dig and bury. They had a lot of fun in the garden. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big pond with many ducks and fish. They want to go and feed them. + +"Look, Ben, ducks!" Anna says. "Let's go and give them some bread." + +"OK, Anna, but be careful. There are many mosquitoes near the pond. They can bite you and make you itch," Ben says. + +They go to the pond and break some bread into small pieces. They throw them to the ducks and watch them eat. The ducks make funny noises and swim around. Anna and Ben laugh and clap. + +But then, Anna feels something on her arm. She looks and sees a mosquito. It is small and black and has a long nose. It is trying to bite her. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna cries. "A mosquito is biting me!" + +Ben hears her and runs to help. He sees the mosquito and tries to shoo it away. But the mosquito is fast and flies to another spot on Anna's arm. + +"Go away, mosquito! Leave Anna alone!" Ben shouts. + +He tries to catch the mosquito with his hand, but he misses. The mosquito flies to Anna's face and lands on her nose. + +"Help, help, help!" Anna screams. "The mosquito is on my nose!" + +Ben has an idea. He picks up a leaf from the ground and waves it in front of Anna's face. The leaf is big and green and makes a lot of wind. The mosquito does not like the wind. It flies away from Anna's nose and goes to the pond. + +"Yay, yay, yay!" Anna cheers. "You did it, Ben! You scared the mosquito away!" + +Ben smiles and hugs Anna. He gives her the leaf and says, "Here, Anna, this is for you. It is an amazing leaf. It can make wind and chase mosquitoes. You can keep it as a souvenir." + +Anna takes the leaf and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are an amazing brother. You saved me from the mosquito. You are my hero." + +They hug again and go back to playing. They forget about the mosquito and have fun with the ducks and the fish. They are happy and proud. They are amazing. +Sara and Tom are twins. They live in a big city with many cars and people. They like to go to the park with their mom and dad. There they can play on the swings, slide and see-saw. + +One day, they see a man with a cart. He is selling ice cream. Sara and Tom love ice cream. It is cold and tasty. They ask their mom and dad if they can have some. Their mom and dad say yes. They give them some money and tell them to be careful. + +Sara and Tom run to the cart. They see many flavors of ice cream. They have to choose one. Sara picks chocolate. Tom picks strawberry. The man gives them a cone with a scoop of ice cream. They say thank you and smile. + +They walk back to their mom and dad. They lick their ice cream. It is yummy. They are happy. But then, a big dog comes. It is brown and furry. It barks and runs to them. It wants their ice cream. + +Sara and Tom are scared. They drop their cones. The dog eats their ice cream. It wags its tail. Sara and Tom cry. They are sad. They lost their ice cream. + +Their mom and dad hear them cry. They run to them. They hug them and ask them what happened. Sara and Tom tell them about the dog. Their mom and dad feel sorry for them. They say they will buy them new ice cream. They say they love them. + +Sara and Tom stop crying. They feel better. They go to the cart again. They pick new flavors. They get their ice cream. They lick their ice cream. It is yummy. They are happy. They say they love their mom and dad. They enjoy their day at the park. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. Tim wanted to go on the slide, but Kim was scared. + +"Come on, Kim, let's go on the slide. It's not scary, it's fun!" Tim said. + +"No, Tim, I don't want to. It's too high and too fast. I might fall and hurt myself," Kim said. + +"Kim, you are a baby. You never try anything new. You are missing out on all the fun. I don't mind if you don't go, but don't stop me from going," Tim said. + +Tim ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He was very excited and did not look where he was going. He did not see a big hole in the slide that someone had made. He slid down the slide and fell through the hole. He landed on the ground and cried out loud. He had scraped his knee and elbow and it hurt a lot. + +Kim heard Tim's cry and ran to him. She saw him lying on the ground and bleeding. She felt sorry for him and hugged him. + +"Tim, are you okay? I'm sorry you got hurt. I should have gone with you and warned you about the hole. I was too scared to go on the slide, but I should have been brave for you," Kim said. + +"Kim, it's okay. I'm sorry I called you a baby. I should have listened to you and not gone on the slide. I was too eager to have fun, but I should have been careful for myself," Tim said. + +They helped each other get up and walked to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She saw their wounds and cleaned them with a wet cloth. She gave them a kiss and a hug and said, + +"Tim and Kim, I'm glad you are not serious hurt. I hope you learned a lesson today. You should always mind each other and look out for each other. You should also mind the rules and be safe when you play. And you should not be afraid to try new things, but also not be reckless and ignore the dangers. You are twins and you are best friends. You should always stick together and have fun together." + +Tim and Kim nodded and said, + +"Yes, mom, we learned our lesson. We will mind each other and be safe and brave and have fun together." + +They smiled and hugged each other and their mom. They went back to the park and played on the swings, which were not too high or too fast, but just right for them. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the woods. They saw many animals there, like birds, rabbits and squirrels. One day, they found a trap in the grass. It was a big metal cage with a door that could shut. + +"Look, a trap!" Tom said. "Maybe we can catch an animal and keep it as a pet." + +Sue was not sure. She thought the trap looked scary and mean. She did not want to hurt the animals. + +"Let's not touch it," she said. "It might be dangerous. And the animals belong in the woods, not in a cage." + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to have fun. He gathered some nuts and berries and put them inside the trap. He hoped a squirrel would come and eat them. + +"Come on, Sue, let's hide behind that tree and watch," he said. + +Sue followed him, but she felt bad. She wished Tom would leave the trap alone. + +Soon, a graceful squirrel came hopping along. It smelled the nuts and berries and went inside the trap. As soon as it did, the door shut with a loud snap. The squirrel was trapped. It started to squeak and scratch, trying to get out. + +"Ha, ha, we got one!" Tom said. He ran to the trap and tried to pick it up. + +But the trap was heavy and sharp. It hurt Tom's hands and made him bleed. He dropped the trap and cried out in pain. + +Sue ran to him and saw his wounds. She was scared and sorry. + +"Tom, are you okay?" she asked. "We need to get help. Let's go home and tell your mom." + +But Tom was too hurt and scared to move. He just sat on the ground and sobbed. + +The squirrel was still trapped and scared too. It wished it had never seen the nuts and berries. + +The trap was bad. It hurt Tom and the squirrel. It made them both unhappy. +Lena and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They are lively and happy. + +One day, they see a big sign in the park. It says: "Test today. Do not make noise. Thank you." Lena and Ben do not know what test means. They ask a man who is sitting on a bench. + +"Excuse me, sir. What is test?" Lena says. + +"Test is when people try to learn something. They need peace and quiet to think. That is why the sign asks you to be silent." The man says. + +"Oh, I see. Thank you, sir." Ben says. + +Lena and Ben want to be nice. They do not want to bother the people who are testing. But they also want to have fun. They look at each other and have an idea. + +They go to a corner of the park where there is no one. They play with their ball, their bike and their kite. They are lively and happy. But they do not make noise. They whisper and giggle. They have their own peace and quiet. + +They play until the sun goes down. Then they go home. They are proud of themselves. They have been good and respectful. They have also had a lot of fun. They are the best friends ever. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the sand. They had a big sandbox in their backyard, where they made castles and hills and tunnels. One day, they decided to pretend they were explorers in the desert, looking for water and treasure. + +They put on hats and scarves and took a bucket and a shovel. They walked around the sandbox, digging and searching. "Look, Tom, I found a coin!" Sam said, holding up a shiny metal circle. "Wow, Sam, that's a great find!" Tom said, admiring the coin. "Maybe there's more!" + +They kept digging, hoping to find more coins or jewels or bones. But soon, they got very hot and thirsty. They looked at their bucket, but it was empty. They had used all the water to make the sand wet and sticky. "Tom, I'm thirsty," Sam said, licking his lips. "Me too, Sam," Tom said, feeling his mouth dry. "Where can we get more water?" + +They looked around, but they only saw sand and grass and trees. They felt like they were in a real desert, with no water anywhere. They started to feel scared and sad. They wished they had brought a bottle of water or juice with them. They wished they were back in their house, where it was cool and cozy. + +Then, they saw something in the corner of the sandbox. It was a small pool of water, surrounded by green plants and colorful flowers. It looked like an oasis, a place where water and life grow in the desert. "Tom, look, an oasis!" Sam said, pointing at the pool. "Sam, you're right, an oasis!" Tom said, running towards the pool. They reached the oasis and dipped their hands in the water. It was cool and clear and refreshing. They drank some water and felt better. They also picked some flowers and smelled them. They smelled sweet and nice. + +They were so happy that they found the oasis, that they didn't notice the man who was sitting under a tree next to the pool. He was bald, with no hair on his head. He was reading a book and drinking a cup of tea. He had made the oasis himself, by filling a small tub with water and planting some seeds and bulbs. He liked to relax in his oasis, away from the noise and stress of the city. + +He heard the boys splashing and laughing in his oasis. He looked up from his book and saw them. He was not happy that they had invaded his oasis. He was angry that they had drunk his water and picked his flowers. He decided to teach them a lesson. He put down his book and his tea and stood up. He walked towards the boys and yelled at them. "Hey, you two, get out of my oasis! This is my oasis, not yours! You have no right to be here! You have ruined my oasis!" He yelled, waving his arms and scowling. + +The boys were shocked and scared by the bald man's yell. They had not seen him before. They did not know he owned the oasis. They thought the oasis was part of their game. They felt sorry that they had upset him. They dropped the flowers and ran away from the oasis. They ran back to their sandbox, where they felt safe and sorry. They wished they had not found the oasis. They wished they had not made the bald man yell. They learned their lesson. They never played in the oasis again. +Lily liked to play with her mom's makeup. She found a big sack in the closet that had many colors and brushes. She wanted to make her face look pretty like her mom. She took the sack to her room and opened it on the floor. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" she said to herself. She picked up a red stick and rubbed it on her lips. She picked up a black pencil and drew on her eyes. She picked up a pink powder and sprinkled it on her cheeks. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She felt very independent. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. She opened the door and said, "Hi, mom! Look at me!" + +Her mom looked at her and gasped. She saw the makeup all over her face and the sack on the floor. She was not happy. + +"Lily, what have you done?" she asked. "This is my makeup, not yours. You are too young to wear makeup. And you made a big mess in your room. You need to clean it up right now." + +Lily felt sad. She did not mean to make her mom angry. She just wanted to have fun. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to be like you. You are so pretty and independent." + +Her mom sighed. She hugged Lily and said, "I love you, Lily. You are pretty and independent just the way you are. You don't need makeup to be yourself. But you do need to respect my things and ask before you use them. And you need to learn how to use makeup properly when you are older. Now, let's go wash your face and put the makeup back in the sack." +Jen and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big space with flowers, trees and a swing. They also had a small space with a sandbox and a toy house. Jen liked the small space more, because she could make cakes with sand and pretend to be a chef. Ben liked the big space more, because he could run and jump and swing high. + +One day, Jen and Ben decided to swap spaces and try each other's games. Jen went to the big space and Ben went to the small space. Jen tried to swing, but she felt scared. She did not like to go too high. She wanted to go back to the small space. Ben tried to make cakes, but he felt bored. He did not like to play with sand. He wanted to go back to the big space. + +They saw each other and called out. + +"Jen, I don't like the small space. Can we swap back?" Ben asked. + +"Ben, I don't like the big space. Can we swap back?" Jen asked. + +They nodded and ran to each other. They hugged and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Jen. I should have trusted you. You know what you like best," Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have trusted you. You know what you like best," Jen said. + +They smiled and went back to their spaces. They played happily and shared their games. Jen gave Ben a sand cake and Ben gave Jen a flower. They both said "yummy" and laughed. They were happy twins who trusted each other. +Jen and Sam liked to play at the beach. They liked to make sand castles and look for shells. They also liked to splash in the water, but not too deep. Mom and Dad always told them to be careful of the big waves. + +One day, they saw a yellow boat on the water. It looked like a banana. They thought it was funny and wanted to see it closer. They ran to the edge of the water and waved at the boat. The boat waved back and honked its horn. + +"Hello, yellow boat!" Jen shouted. + +"Hello, kids!" a voice from the boat said. + +Jen and Sam smiled and laughed. They did not see the big wave behind them. It was bigger than them and very fast. It came closer and closer to the shore. + +"Jen, Sam, watch out!" Mom screamed. + +But it was too late. The wave crashed on them and knocked them down. They felt the water cover them and pull them back. They were scared and cold. They screamed for help. + +Mom and Dad ran to them and grabbed them. They lifted them out of the water and hugged them. They checked if they were hurt or not. They were not hurt, but they were wet and shivering. + +"Are you okay, Jen and Sam?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we are okay," Jen said. + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad," Sam said. + +"We are glad you are okay, but you have to be more careful," Dad said. "The waves can be dangerous. You have to stay close to us and not go too far." + +"We understand, Dad," Jen and Sam said. + +They went back to their towels and dried off. They did not want to play in the water anymore. They wanted to stay with Mom and Dad and be safe. They saw the yellow boat again. It was far away now. They did not wave at it. They did not think it was funny anymore. They learned their lesson. +Lila wanted to wear her black dress today. She liked how it looked on her. She asked her mom to help her put it on. + +"Mom, can you carry me to my room? I want to wear my black dress today," Lila said. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's go to your room and find your dress," Mom said. She carried Lila to her room and opened her closet. + +"Oh no, Lila. Your black dress is not here. I think I washed it yesterday and forgot to hang it up. It is still wet in the laundry room," Mom said. + +Lila was very sad. She wanted to wear her black dress today. She did not like any other dress. She started to cry. + +"Please, Mom. I want to wear my black dress today. Can you dry it for me? Please, please, please," Lila begged. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. I can't dry it for you right now. It will take too long. And we have to go soon. We have to go to the doctor today, remember?" Mom said. + +Lila did not want to go to the doctor. She hated the doctor. He always gave her shots and made her hurt. She cried louder. + +"No, no, no. I don't want to go to the doctor. I want to wear my black dress today. I don't want to wear anything else. I hate the doctor. I hate you, Mom," Lila screamed. + +Mom was very upset. She did not like how Lila was acting. She did not like how Lila was talking to her. She did not know what to do. She put Lila down and walked away. + +Lila was left alone in her room. She was still crying. She did not have her black dress. She did not have her mom. She did not have anything. She felt very bad. She wished she had been nicer to her mom. She wished she had her black dress. She wished she did not have to go to the doctor. But it was too late. She had to go. And she had to wear something else. She had no choice. She had a bad day. +Lila and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They had a big bag with toys and snacks. Mom said they could unpack the bag when they got there. + +They walked and walked until they saw the swings and the slide. Lila and Ben ran to the playground. Mom followed them with the bag. + +"Can we unpack the bag now, Mom?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, of course. Let's find a nice spot under the tree," Mom said. + +They unpacked the bag and took out a ball, a doll, a truck, and some cookies. They also had a cone with ice cream inside. Mom said it was a special treat for them. + +Lila and Ben played with their toys and ate their cookies. They were very happy. Then they decided to share the cone with ice cream. Lila took the first lick. It was cold and sweet. + +"Yum, this is good. Do you want some, Ben?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, please. Can I have a lick?" Ben said. + +Lila handed him the cone. Ben licked the ice cream. But he licked too hard. The ice cream fell off the cone and landed on the ground. + +"Oh no!" Ben cried. + +Lila and Ben looked at the ice cream. It was dirty and melted. They felt sad and helpless. They wanted to eat the ice cream, but they couldn't. + +Mom saw what happened. She came over and hugged them. + +"I'm sorry, sweeties. That was an accident. Don't worry, we can get another cone later. How about we play some more with your toys?" Mom said. + +Lila and Ben nodded. They wiped their tears and smiled. They still had their toys and each other. They gave Mom the empty cone and ran back to the playground. They had fun until it was time to go home. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would pause and rest on the grass. + +One day, they saw a big fence around a part of the park. They wondered what was behind the fence. They decided to go closer and look. + +They saw a lot of trash and dirt behind the fence. There were cans, bottles, papers, and other things that people had thrown away. The fence was there to keep the trash away from the park. + +"Wow, this is filthy!" Lily said. "Why do people do this?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "It's not nice. It makes the park look bad. And it's bad for the animals and the plants." + +They heard a noise behind the fence. They saw a dog. The dog was skinny and dirty. It looked sad and scared. It was looking for food in the trash. + +"Look, a dog!" Lily said. "It's so cute. Can we pet it?" + +"I don't think so," Ben said. "It might be sick or angry. And we might get dirty too. We should leave it alone." + +They felt sorry for the dog. They wished they could help it. They thought of their own dog at home, who was clean and happy and loved. + +They ran back to their ball. They decided to play some more. But they also decided to do something else. + +They decided to pick up some of the trash around the park and put it in the bin. They wanted to make the park cleaner and nicer for everyone. They wanted to show that they cared. + +They learned that it was important to respect the environment and the animals. They learned that they could make a difference with their actions. They learned to be kind and responsible. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big maze made of green plants. They wanted to go inside and find the way out. + +"Let's go, Lily! It looks fun!" Ben said. + +"OK, Ben. But we have to be careful. There might be animals in there," Lily said. + +They went inside the maze. They turned left and right and left and right. They saw many flowers and bugs. They also saw some unusual fruits hanging from the plants. They looked red and round and shiny. + +"Wow, look at these fruits, Lily! They look yummy! Can we eat them?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. They might be bad for us. Maybe they belong to someone else," Lily said. + +But Ben was hungry and curious. He picked one fruit and took a bite. It was sweet and juicy. He liked it a lot. + +"Mmm, this is good, Lily! You should try it!" Ben said. + +Lily was tempted. She picked another fruit and ate it. She also liked it a lot. + +They ate more and more fruits. They forgot about the maze and the way out. They did not see the sign that said: "Warning: Do not eat the fruits. They will make you sleepy and forgetful." + +Soon, they felt very tired and sleepy. They lay down on the ground and closed their eyes. They did not hear the footsteps of the farmer who owned the maze and the fruits. He came and saw them sleeping. + +"Ah, these kids again. They always eat my fruits and fall asleep. They never learn. I have to take them out and send them home," he said. + +He picked them up and carried them out of the maze. He put them on a bench near the park entrance. He left a note that said: "Dear parents, your kids ate my fruits and fell asleep in my maze. Please take them home and teach them not to eat things that are not theirs. Sincerely, the farmer." + +He went back to his maze and hoped that no more kids would come and eat his fruits. +Tim and Jen were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them go fast and crash into each other. Sometimes they made noises like "vroom" and "bang" and "ouch". + +"Look, I have a new car!" Jen said, holding up a shiny red one. "It can go reverse and forward and turn around." + +"Wow, that's cool!" Tim said. "Can I try it?" + +"OK, but be careful. It's my favorite car." Jen said, handing it to Tim. + +Tim took the car and started to drive it on the floor. He made it go reverse and forward and turn around. He was having fun, but he wanted to make it go faster. He pushed it harder and harder, until it went out of control and hit the wall. + +"Ow!" Tim said, dropping the car. "That hurt!" + +He looked at the car and saw that it had a big dent on the front. He also saw something shiny sticking out of the wall. It was a needle that mom had used to sew a button on dad's shirt. The needle had pierced the car and made the dent. + +"Uh-oh!" Tim said, feeling scared. "Jen, I'm sorry, I broke your car!" + +Jen ran over and saw the damage. She was very sad and angry. She loved her car and now it was ruined. + +"Tim, you're so mean!" Jen said, snatching the car from him. "You didn't listen to me, you didn't be careful, you made my car hit the needle!" + +She started to cry and ran away to her room, leaving Tim alone with the needle. + +Tim felt bad. He didn't mean to break Jen's car, he just wanted to play. He wished he could fix it and make her happy again. He looked at the needle and wondered if he could use it to sew the dent back together. He picked up the needle and tried to pull it out of the wall, but it was stuck. He pulled harder and harder, but it wouldn't budge. He was persistent, but he couldn't get it out. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise behind him. He turned around and saw that the wall had cracked and fallen down. The needle had been holding it together, and when Tim pulled it, he made the wall collapse. He saw mom and dad standing in the doorway, looking shocked and angry. + +"Tim, what have you done?" mom said, in a stern voice. + +Tim didn't know what to say. He dropped the needle and ran to his room, hoping Jen would forgive him. He learned a hard lesson that day: sometimes, reverse is not the best way to go. +Lisa loves to sing. She sings all day long. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the night. She sings when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. She sings loud and soft, high and low, fast and slow. She sings songs she knows and songs she makes up. + +One day, Lisa's mom tells her they are going to see an opera. Lisa does not know what an opera is. She asks her mom. + +"An opera is a big show with singing and music and costumes and stories," her mom says. "You will like it. It is very beautiful and fun." + +Lisa is excited. She wants to see an opera. She wants to hear the singing and the music and see the costumes and the stories. She wants to learn new songs. + +They go to the opera house. It is a big and fancy building. There are many people inside. They wear nice clothes and shiny shoes. They talk and laugh and smile. Lisa and her mom find their seats. They wait for the show to start. + +The lights go down. The curtain goes up. The opera begins. Lisa sees people on the stage. They wear colorful and strange costumes. They sing and act and move. They tell a story with their voices and their bodies. Lisa hears the music from the orchestra. It is loud and soft, high and low, fast and slow. It matches the singing and the story. + +Lisa is amazed. She watches and listens with wide eyes and open ears. She likes the opera. She thinks it is very beautiful and fun. She wants to sing like the people on the stage. She wants to wear a costume and tell a story. + +At the end of the opera, the people on the stage bow and smile. The people in the seats clap and cheer. They are happy and proud. They think the opera is very successful. Lisa claps and cheers too. She is happy and proud too. She thinks the opera is very successful too. + +She turns to her mom and says, "Mom, I want to be an opera singer when I grow up." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "You can be anything you want, Lisa. You have a wonderful voice and a big imagination. You just have to work hard and follow your dreams." + +Lisa nods and smiles. She feels a warm and fuzzy feeling in her heart. She thinks of the opera and the singing and the music and the costumes and the stories. She thinks of her mom and her voice and her imagination and her dreams. She shakes with joy and excitement. She says, "I love you, mom. And I love opera." +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they also liked to do things that were scary. They liked to dare each other. + +"Sam, I dare you to climb the big tree," Lily said. She pointed to a tall tree with many branches. + +Sam looked at the tree. He was not sure. He wanted to be brave, but he also felt afraid. He looked at Lily's face. She was smiling, but she also looked a little scared. + +"OK, I will try," Sam said. He walked to the tree and grabbed a branch. He pulled himself up and climbed higher and higher. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his skin. He looked down and saw Lily waving at him. + +"Wow, you are so high!" Lily shouted. "You are very brave, Sam!" + +Sam felt happy and proud. He smiled and waved back. He liked to dare and be dared. + +But then he heard a loud noise. It was a dog. A big, black dog with sharp teeth and a loud bark. The dog ran to the tree and jumped at the trunk. It wanted to catch Sam. + +Sam was scared. He felt his heart beat fast and his face get hot. He wanted to get down, but he did not know how. He looked at Lily. She was scared too. She ran to the dog and shouted, "Go away, bad dog! Leave Sam alone!" + +The dog did not listen. It barked louder and jumped higher. It scratched the tree with its claws. It almost reached Sam's foot. + +Sam screamed. He felt his hands slip and his body fall. He closed his eyes and waited for the pain. + +But he did not feel pain. He felt something soft and warm. He opened his eyes and saw Lily. She had caught him. She had run under the tree and held out her arms. She had saved him. + +Sam hugged Lily. He felt her breath and her heartbeat. He felt her tears on his face. He felt his own tears too. He was glad Lily was there. + +"Lily, you are very brave too," Sam said. "You are the bravest of all." + +Lily smiled and hugged Sam back. She felt his hair and his skin. She felt his dry lips on her cheek. She felt his love too. She was glad Sam was there. + +"Sam, you are my best friend," Lily said. "You are the best of all." + +They held each other and looked at the sky. They saw the clouds and the birds. They felt the wind and the sun. They felt happy and safe. + +They did not see the dog. The dog had run away. It was afraid of Lily's voice and Sam's scream. It did not like to dare or be dared. It liked to be alone. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bus. The bus has many people inside. The people wear green hats and shirts. They have big bags and drums. + +"Where are they going?" Lily asks. + +"Let's find out!" Ben says. + +They run after the bus. The bus stops at a big building. The people get out of the bus. They line up and start to march. They march to the building. They play the drums and sing. + +"Wow, they are so loud and fun!" Lily says. + +"They are soldiers. They travel to many places. They march and fight," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben follow them. They march behind them. They pretend to play the drums and sing. They have fun. + +But the sun is very hot. The air is very dry. Lily and Ben are thirsty and tired. They want to go back to the park. + +"Can we stop now?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, let's go back. We need some water and shade," Ben says. + +They turn around and walk back. They see the bus. The bus is empty. The driver is sleeping. + +"Can we ride the bus?" Lily asks. + +"No, that's not our bus. That's the soldiers' bus. We can't take it," Ben says. + +"OK, let's walk then," Lily says. + +They walk back to the park. They drink some water and sit under a tree. They are happy. + +They like to travel and march. But they also like to play and rest. +Lisa loves her new puppy. His name is Spot and he has black and white fur. Lisa likes to play with Spot in the garden. She throws a ball and he runs after it. She gives him a hug and he licks her face. + +One day, Lisa and Spot see a big dog in the garden. The big dog is brown and has a loud bark. He runs towards Lisa and Spot. Spot is scared and hides behind Lisa. Lisa is brave and stands in front of Spot. + +"Go away, big dog!" Lisa says. "You are not nice. You make Spot uncomfortable." + +The big dog stops and looks at Lisa. He tilts his head and wags his tail. He does not want to hurt Lisa and Spot. He just wants to play. + +"Sorry, little girl," the big dog says. "I did not mean to scare you and your puppy. Can we be friends?" + +Lisa thinks for a moment. She sees that the big dog is friendly and gentle. She smiles and nods. + +"OK, big dog," Lisa says. "We can be friends. But you have to be careful. Spot is very small and you are very big." + +The big dog agrees and lies down on the grass. Lisa and Spot go near him and pat his head. They all play together and have fun. Lisa is happy and Spot is not uncomfortable anymore. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to watch TV. They watched TV every day, all day. They did not play with toys, or read books, or go outside. They only watched TV. + +One day, their mom said, "No more TV for you. You need to eat healthy food and have fun in the sun. I have a surprise for you. Come with me." She took them to the backyard, where there was a big blueberry bush. "Look, blueberries! They are sweet and good for you. You can pick some and eat them. But be careful, some are not ripe yet. They are green and sour. Only pick the blue ones." + +Tom and Lily did not like the surprise. They wanted to watch TV. They did not care about blueberries. They said, "No, thank you, mom. We do not want blueberries. We want TV." They ran back to the house and turned on the TV. + +But the TV was not working. It only showed a black screen with white noise. Tom and Lily tried to change the channel, but nothing happened. They tried to turn it off and on, but nothing happened. They tried to hit it, but nothing happened. They started to cry. They said, "What is wrong with the TV? Why is it not working? We want to watch TV!" + +Their mom came in and said, "I'm sorry, kids, but the TV is broken. It was too old and too used. It needs to rest. Maybe we can fix it later, or get a new one. But for now, why don't you try something else? You can play with toys, or read books, or go outside. There are many things you can do besides watching TV." + +Tom and Lily did not want to try something else. They wanted to watch TV. They said, "No, thank you, mom. We do not want to do anything else. We want TV." They sat on the couch and stared at the black screen. + +Their mom shook her head and said, "You are crazy, kids. You are missing out on life. You are wasting your time. You are not happy. You need to learn to enjoy other things. Come on, let's go back to the backyard. The blueberries are waiting for you. They are delicious and fun. Trust me, you will like them." + +Tom and Lily did not want to trust their mom. They wanted to watch TV. But they had no choice. They followed their mom to the backyard. They saw the blueberry bush. It was full of blue and green berries. Their mom said, "See, blueberries! They are better than TV. You can pick them, eat them, make pies with them, or even paint with them. They are colorful and creative. Try some, you will love them." + +Tom and Lily did not want to love blueberries. They wanted to watch TV. But they were curious. They picked some blueberries and tasted them. They were sweet and juicy. They liked them. They picked some more and ate them. They liked them more. They picked some green berries and tasted them. They were sour and bitter. They did not like them. They spit them out. They learned to tell the difference. They had fun. + +They said, "Wow, mom, you were right. Blueberries are better than TV. They are yummy and funny. We love blueberries. Thank you for the surprise. Can we have more?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can have more. You can have as many as you want. I'm glad you like them. And I'm glad you learned something new. There is more to life than watching TV. There are many things you can do and enjoy. You just have to try them. You will be happier and healthier. And you will not be crazy." + +Tom and Lily hugged their mom and said, "We're sorry, mom. We were crazy. We were missing out on life. We were wasting our time. We were not happy. We need to learn to enjoy other things. Like blueberries. And toys. And books. And outside. And you. We love you, mom." + +Their mom hugged them back and said, "I love you, too, kids. And I'm proud of you. You are not crazy anymore. You are smart and brave. You are ready to explore the world. And I'm here to help you. Now, let's go make some blueberry pies. And maybe later, we can watch some TV. But not too much." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. Let's go make some blueberry pies. And maybe later, we can watch some TV. But not too much. We have learned our lesson. We have found our balance. We have grown up a little +Sara and Tom were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They were very happy to see new things and stay in a hotel. A hotel is a big house with many rooms and beds for people to sleep in. + +When they got to the hotel, Sara and Tom wanted to explore. They saw a big pool with water and a slide. They asked their mom and dad if they could go and play. Their mom and dad said yes, but they had to be careful and stay together. + +Sara and Tom put on their swimsuits and ran to the pool. They saw a nice lady who worked at the hotel. She was helpful and gave them towels and toys. She told them to have fun, but not to go near the deep end of the pool. + +Sara and Tom thanked the lady and started to play. They splashed and slid and laughed. They had so much fun that they forgot to watch each other. Sara went to the deep end of the pool. She did not know how to swim. She slipped and fell into the water. + +Tom saw Sara and got scared. He yelled for help. The nice lady heard him and ran to the pool. She tried to prevent Sara from drowning. She jumped into the water and grabbed Sara. She pulled her out and tried to make her breathe. But it was too late. Sara was not breathing. She was gone. + +Tom cried and cried. He wished he had stayed with Sara. He wished he had prevented her from going to the deep end. He wished he had been more helpful. He wished he could see Sara again. But he could not. Sara was gone. And Tom was alone. +Tim and Jen like to play at the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they go to the park with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. + +But then, something bad happens. The ground starts to shake. It is an earthquake. Tim and Jen are scared. They hold Mom and Dad's hands. They see the swings and slides move and fall. They hear loud noises and see cracks in the ground. + +Mom and Dad try to take Tim and Jen to a safe place. But they are too late. A big tree falls on them. It hurts them a lot. They can't get up. They can't breathe. They can't see. They can't talk. + +Tim and Jen are very sad. They want to play at the park again. They want to be with Mom and Dad again. But they can't. The earthquake is too strong. It is not fair. It is the end. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make noises like the motors and pretend they were racing. Ben had a bright red car and Lily had a bright yellow car. + +"Look at my car, it's so fast and loud!" Ben said, zooming his car on the grass. + +"Mine is faster and louder!" Lily said, chasing him with her car. + +They were having fun until Lily's car stopped working. She tried to make it go, but it did not move or make any noise. + +"Oh no, my car is broken!" Lily cried, holding her car in her hands. + +Ben saw Lily was sad and stopped his car. He went to her and looked at her car. + +"Maybe the motor is stuck. Let me see," he said, taking her car gently. + +He opened the battery compartment and saw that one of the batteries had fallen out. He put it back in and closed the lid. + +"Here, try it now," he said, giving her car back. + +Lily pressed the button and her car started working again. It moved and made noise like before. + +"Yay, my car is fixed! Thank you, Ben!" Lily said, smiling and hugging him. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad your car is okay," Ben said, smiling back. + +They resumed their play, zooming their cars around the garden. + +Moral: It is good to help your friends when they have a problem. You can make them happy and keep having fun together. +Ben and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses and cars. Ben has a lot of blue blocks and Lily has a lot of red blocks. They share some yellow and green blocks. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben says. He shows Lily his tower. It has ten blocks. He counts them. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. That's a big number!" + +"Wow, Ben, that's a good tower!" Lily says. She shows Ben her house. It has six blocks. She counts them. "One, two, three, four, five, six. That's a small number, but I like it." + +Ben and Lily are happy. They play some more. They make a car and a train and a plane. They have fun. + +But then, Ben has an idea. He wants to make his tower bigger. He looks at Lily's house. He sees some red blocks. He thinks they would look nice on his tower. He takes one red block from Lily's house. He puts it on his tower. + +"Hey, Ben, what are you doing?" Lily asks. She sees Ben taking her block. She is not happy. She likes her house. + +"I'm making my tower bigger," Ben says. He takes another red block from Lily's house. He puts it on his tower. + +"Stop, Ben, stop!" Lily says. She tries to stop Ben. She pulls his tower. Ben pulls back. They tug and tug. + +But then, something funny happens. The tower falls down. The blocks go everywhere. Ben and Lily fall down too. They look at the mess. They are surprised. + +"Oh, no, Ben, look what you did!" Lily says. She is sad. Her house is gone. Ben's tower is gone too. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry," Ben says. He is sorry. He did not mean to make Lily sad. He did not finish his tower. He made a mistake. + +Ben and Lily hug. They are friends. They decide to make a new tower and a new house. They use all the blocks. They have fun. They finish their play. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the gym. The gym has many toys and games. They can run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun at the gym. + +One day, Anna and Ben see a new toy at the gym. It is a big car. It has four wheels and a horn. It is red and shiny. Anna and Ben want to play with the car. + +"Can we play with the car?" Anna asks the gym teacher. + +The gym teacher shakes his head. "No, you can't. The car is expensive. It is not for playing. It is for looking." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They think the car is for playing. They want to try the horn and the wheels. They look at the car with big eyes. + +"Let's play with the car when the teacher is not looking," Ben whispers to Anna. + +Anna shakes her head. "No, we can't. That is bad. The teacher will be angry. The car will be broken. We have to care for the car. We have to care for the gym. We have to care for the teacher." + +Ben nods. He knows Anna is right. He does not want to be bad. He does not want to break the car. He does not want to make the teacher angry. He wants to care for the car. He wants to care for the gym. He wants to care for the teacher. + +Anna and Ben smile at each other. They hold hands. They go to play with other toys and games. They have fun at the gym. They are good friends. They are good children. +Sam was a very obedient boy. He always did what his mom and dad told him to do. He liked to help them with chores and play nicely with his sister. One day, mom asked Sam to help her make sandwiches for lunch. Sam was happy to help. + +Mom gave Sam some bread, cheese, ham, lettuce and mayonnaise. She showed him how to spread the mayonnaise on the bread, put the cheese and ham on top, and add some lettuce. Then she showed him how to wrap the sandwich in a paper napkin. Sam followed her steps carefully and made his own sandwich. He wrapped it neatly and put it on a plate. + +Mom smiled and praised Sam for his good work. She said he was a very smart and obedient boy. She gave him a hug and a kiss. Then she told him to take his sandwich and his sister's sandwich to the table. Sam did as he was told. He carried the plates to the table and set them down. He called his sister to come and eat. + +His sister came running from her room. She saw the sandwiches and smiled. She thanked Sam for making her a sandwich. She said he was a very kind and obedient brother. She gave him a hug and a bite of her sandwich. Sam smiled and shared his sandwich with her. They ate their sandwiches happily and talked about their favorite things. + +Mom watched them from the kitchen. She felt proud and happy. She had two very obedient and loving children. She decided to make them a special dessert as a reward. She took out some cookies and milk and brought them to the table. She surprised Sam and his sister with the treat. They clapped and cheered. They thanked mom for the dessert. They said she was a very sweet and obedient mom. They gave her a hug and a kiss. They ate their cookies and drank their milk. They had a very nice lunch. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a big box near the slide. They wonder what is inside. + +"Maybe it is a surprise for us," Tom says. "Let's open it and see." + +Lily is not sure. She thinks the box belongs to someone else. She does not want to be rude. "Maybe we should wait," she says. "Maybe the person who has the box will come back soon." + +Tom does not want to wait. He is curious and excited. He pulls the box to the side and opens it. He sees a lot of colorful things inside. He thinks they are toys. He takes them out and starts to play with them. + +Lily watches him. She feels bad. She thinks they are doing something wrong. She tries to tell Tom to stop, but he does not listen. He is having too much fun. + +Then, they hear a loud voice. "Hey, what are you doing with my stuff?" It is a man. He looks angry. He comes to the box and sees Tom and Lily. He sees his things on the ground. He is not happy. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They did not know the box was his. They thought it was a surprise for them. They did not mean to make him mad. They say they are sorry. + +The man sees their faces. He sees they are just kids. He sees they did not know better. He feels sorry for them. He decides to be friendly. He tells them his name is Ben. He tells them he is a clown. He tells them the things in the box are his props. He tells them he was going to make a show for the kids in the park. + +Tom and Lily are surprised. They like clowns. They like shows. They ask Ben if they can watch his show. Ben says yes. He says they can even help him. He says he will teach them some tricks. He says he will make them laugh. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They forget their fear. They forget their mistake. They thank Ben. They say they are sorry again. They say they want to be his friends. Ben smiles. He says he wants to be their friends too. He says he has a surprise for them. He says he will make them stars of his show. +Tom and Lily were big brother and sister to a new infant, Sam. They loved Sam very much, but sometimes they wished he would sleep more. Sam liked to cry a lot at night, and Tom and Lily had to share a room with him. + +One night, Sam was crying very loud, and Tom and Lily could not sleep. They felt tired and grumpy. They wanted to tell Sam to be quiet, but they knew he was too little to understand. + +"Sam, please stop crying," Tom whispered. "We need to sleep. We have school tomorrow." + +But Sam did not stop. He cried louder and louder. Lily yawned and rubbed her eyes. She felt sorry for Sam. She thought he must be hungry or cold or lonely. + +"Tom, maybe we can help Sam," Lily said. "Maybe we can sing to him or give him a toy or a hug. Maybe he will feel better and sleep." + +Tom thought about it. He was tired, but he also loved Sam. He nodded and got out of bed. He picked up a soft bear and gave it to Sam. Lily got out of bed too. She picked up a book and sang a lullaby. Sam looked at them and stopped crying. He smiled and grabbed the bear. He yawned and closed his eyes. + +Tom and Lily smiled too. They felt happy and proud. They had helped Sam and made him feel loved. They got back into bed and cuddled. They yawned and closed their eyes too. They slept well and dreamed sweet dreams. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes we have to be patient and kind to others, even when we are tired or annoyed. We can help them and make them happy, and we will feel happy too. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She saw many things there, like flowers, bees, and ants. She wanted to learn more about the ants, so she followed them to their home. She saw a big hill with many holes and many ants going in and out. + +She said, "Hello, ants! What do you do in your home?" But the ants did not answer. They were too busy and too troubled. They had a problem. A big bird had come and pecked at their hill. It made a big hole and took some of their food and friends. The ants were sad and scared. + +Lila saw the big hole and the bird's feathers. She felt sorry for the ants. She wanted to help them. She looked around and saw some sticks and stones. She had an idea. She said, "I can help you, ants. I can fix your home. Watch me!" She took the sticks and stones and put them in the hole. She made a wall to block the bird. She worked hard and fast. + +The ants saw what Lila did. They were surprised and happy. They said, "Thank you, Lila! You are very kind and smart. You helped us a lot. You fixed our home. You are our friend." They gave Lila some of their food and some of their smiles. + +Lila smiled back. She said, "You are welcome, ants! I am glad I could help you. You are very brave and strong. You work well together. You are my friends too." She shared some of her food and some of her hugs. She learned a lot from the ants. She played with them until it was time to go home. She said, "Goodbye, ants! I will come back soon. I hope you are not troubled anymore." The ants said, "Goodbye, Lila! We will see you soon. We hope you are happy always." They waved and cheered. Lila and the ants were happy. They had a good day. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big pot of sauce on the stove and some noodles on the table. They also had some aprons and hats to wear. + +"Let me tie your apron, Lily," Ben said. He tried to make a knot, but it was too hard. He pulled and pulled, but the apron came loose. "Oh no, it's not working!" + +"Here, let me help you," Lily said. She took the apron and made a nice bow. "There, now you look like a real chef!" + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very good at tying," Ben said. He smiled and put on his hat. "Now let's make some sauce!" + +They stirred the sauce with a big spoon. It smelled good. They added some salt and pepper and cheese. They tasted it and nodded. "Mmm, this is delicious!" + +They poured some sauce over the noodles and mixed them well. They put some plates and forks on the table. They were ready to eat. + +But then they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, their dog. He ran into the kitchen and jumped on the table. He licked the sauce and the noodles. He wagged his tail and barked again. + +"Hey, stop it, Rex! That's our food!" Ben shouted. He tried to push Rex away, but Rex was too big and strong. + +"Bad dog, bad dog! Go away!" Lily cried. She threw a napkin at Rex, but Rex ignored it. + +Ben and Lily were very sad and angry. They had worked hard to make their food, and now Rex had ruined it. They looked at each other and sighed. + +"Maybe we can make some more sauce," Ben said. + +"Maybe we can find some hidden noodles," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and decided to try again. They hoped Rex would not come back. They still loved Rex, but they wished he would not eat their food. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the hut. The hut is in the woods. It is made of sticks and leaves. They have toys and books in the hut. + +One day, Tom and Lily go to the hut. But they see a big hole in the hut. Some of the sticks and leaves are gone. The toys and books are wet and dirty. Tom and Lily are sad. + +"Who did this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe a bad animal. Or a mean person." + +Tom and Lily look around. They see footprints and claw marks. They are scared. + +"Let's go home," Tom says. "We can call for help." + +They run to their houses. They call their moms and dads. They tell them what happened. Their moms and dads hug them and say they are sorry. + +"Can we fix the hut?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, we can," Tom says. "We can get new sticks and leaves. And we can get new toys and books. And we can make the hut stronger." + +Tom and Lily smile. They are still sad, but they are also brave. They are still friends. They like to play in the hut. +Sara and Ben love to bake with Mom. Today, they are making a cake for Dad's birthday. Mom gives them a big bowl and a spoon. She says, "You can help me mix the batter. It is fun and easy. Just follow my instructions." + +Sara and Ben put on their aprons and wash their hands. Mom tells them what to add to the bowl. She says, "First, we need some flour. Sara, can you pour some flour from this bag?" Sara nods and pours some flour. Mom says, "Good job, Sara. Now, we need some sugar. Ben, can you scoop some sugar from this jar?" Ben nods and scoops some sugar. Mom says, "Well done, Ben. Now, we need some eggs. Can you both crack one egg each and put it in the bowl?" Sara and Ben crack the eggs and put them in the bowl. Mom says, "Very good, Sara and Ben. Now, we need some butter and some milk. I will get them from the fridge. You can start to mix everything together with the spoon. Be careful not to spill." + +Sara and Ben mix the batter with the spoon. They stir and stir until it is smooth and creamy. They see some bubbles and hear some noises. They giggle and say, "It sounds like the batter is talking to us. What is it saying?" Mom comes back with the butter and the milk. She says, "It is saying, 'I am ready to go in the oven. Please make me into a yummy cake.'" She adds the butter and the milk to the batter and mixes it some more. She says, "Now, we need to pour the batter into this pan. Can you help me?" Sara and Ben help Mom pour the batter into the pan. Mom says, "Now, we need to put the pan in the oven. But first, we need to put on our oven mitts. They are like coats for our hands. They protect us from the heat. Can you find them?" Sara and Ben look around and find the oven mitts. They put them on and say, "We are ready, Mom." Mom says, "Okay, let's put the cake in the oven. Be careful, it is hot." She opens the oven and slides the pan inside. She says, "Now, we need to wait for the cake to bake. It will take about half an hour. Do you know what we can do while we wait?" Sara and Ben shake their heads. Mom says, "We can make some frosting and some decorations for the cake. It will make it look and taste even better. Do you want to help me?" Sara and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We love to help you. You are the best baker in the world." Mom smiles and says, "Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are the best helpers in the world. You make me so jolly. Come on, let's go to the kitchen table and have some more fun." Sara and Ben follow Mom to the kitchen table. They are happy and excited. They can't wait to see the cake and surprise Dad. They know he will love it. They know it will be the best birthday ever. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with marbles. They have many marbles of different colors and sizes. They have a big box to keep their marbles. + +One day, they plan to make a marble race. They find a long cardboard tube and cut it in half. They tape the two halves together to make a long track. They put one end of the track on a chair and the other end on the floor. They are ready to race. + +They each choose a marble and put it on the top of the track. They count to three and let go of their marbles. The marbles roll down the track very fast. They make a loud noise as they hit the floor. Tom and Mia cheer and laugh. + +They race again and again. They try different marbles and see which ones are faster or slower. They have a lot of fun. They think making a marble race is easy and fun. They plan to make more marble races with different tracks and marbles. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to slide, swing, and run. One day, they saw a new thing in the park. It was a big zigzag. It was red and yellow and blue. It looked like fun. + +"Let's go and try it!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They ran to the zigzag. They climbed up and down and around. They laughed and shouted. They had a lot of fun. But then, they saw a boy on the other side of the zigzag. He was pale and sad. He did not play. He just watched them. + +"Who is he?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. + +"Let's go and say hi," Lily said. + +"OK," Ben said. + +They went to the other side of the zigzag. They smiled at the boy. + +"Hi, we are Lily and Ben. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +The boy looked at them. He did not smile. He did not say anything. + +"Are you OK?" Ben asked. + +The boy nodded. He pointed to his throat. He made a sound. It was a low and soft sound. It was not a word. + +"He can't talk," Lily said. + +Ben felt sorry for the boy. He wanted to make him happy. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Ben asked. + +The boy nodded again. He smiled a little. + +"Yay!" Lily said. + +They took the boy's hand. They showed him how to play on the zigzag. They slid, swung, and ran. They laughed and shouted. The boy made sounds too. He was happy. He had fun. + +They played until it was time to go home. They hugged the boy. + +"Bye, friend," Lily said. + +"Bye, friend," Ben said. + +The boy waved. He made a sound. It was a high and loud sound. It was a word. + +"Bye!" he said. +Tom and Lily were playing with their cars on the floor. Tom had a big red car and Lily had a small blue car. They made noises and pretended to drive around the room. + +"Look, I can go fast!" Tom said, pushing his car forward. + +"I can go faster!" Lily said, pushing her car harder. + +They raced each other until they reached the wall. Then they tried to turn around and go back. + +"Uh-oh, I'm stuck!" Tom said, his car hitting the wall. + +"Me too!" Lily said, her car hitting Tom's car. + +They pulled and pushed their cars, but they could not move them. + +"Maybe we should reverse," Lily said, remembering the word her dad used when he drove the car. + +"What's reverse?" Tom asked, confused. + +"It means to go back," Lily explained. "Like this." She moved her car backwards, away from the wall. + +"Wow, you're smart!" Tom said, impressed. He copied her and moved his car backwards too. + +They freed their cars and smiled at each other. + +"Let's play again," Tom said. + +"OK, but this time, let's not go too fast," Lily said. + +They agreed and played nicely, taking turns and reversing when they needed to. + +On the shelf, there was a book that had watched them play. The book was about cars and how they worked. The book felt sad, because Tom and Lily never looked at it or read it. The book thought they were stupid, because they did not want to learn. + +But the book was wrong. Tom and Lily were not stupid, they were just having fun. And they did learn something, they learned how to reverse and how to share. The book did not know that, because it never talked to them or listened to them. The book was the one who was stupid, because it judged them without knowing them. + +The moral of the story is: don't judge people by their looks or their actions, but by their hearts and their words. And don't be afraid to reverse, because sometimes it can help you. And don't forget to read books, because they can teach you many things. But also don't forget to play, because that can teach you too. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with different things. Ben loved to look at tiny things with his microscope. He got it as a gift from his grandpa, who was a scientist. Lily liked to dress up and pretend to be a princess or a fairy. She had many costumes and accessories in her closet. + +One day, Ben found a rare bug in the garden. It had shiny wings and long antennae. He was very excited and wanted to show it to Lily. He ran to her room with the bug in a jar and his microscope in his hand. + +"Lily, Lily, look what I found!" he shouted. "It's a rare bug! Come and see it with my microscope!" + +But Lily was busy playing with her dolls. She had made a castle out of pillows and blankets and was having a tea party. She did not want to stop her game. + +"Go away, Ben!" she said. "I don't care about your bug. It's boring and ugly. I'm a princess and you're not invited to my castle." + +Ben felt sad and angry. He did not like that Lily ignored him and his bug. He thought she was mean and rude. He decided to ignore her too. He took his bug and his microscope and went to his room. He put the jar on his desk and looked at the bug with his microscope. He saw many amazing details that he could not see with his eyes. He felt happy and curious. He forgot about Lily and her dolls. + +After a while, Lily got bored of playing alone. She wanted to talk to Ben and see what he was doing. She knocked on his door and opened it. + +"Ben, Ben, can I play with you?" she asked. "I'm sorry I was mean to you. Can I see your bug and your microscope?" + +But Ben did not answer. He pretended that he did not hear her. He ignored her and kept looking at his bug. He thought she was too late and did not deserve to see his rare bug. + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She realized that she had hurt Ben's feelings. She wished she had been nicer to him and his bug. She wanted to make up with him and be his friend again. She wondered how she could do that. +Tom and Mia like to play in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls, and blocks. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, they find a bean in the dirt. It is green and shiny. Tom says, "Look, a bean! I want it!" Mia says, "No, I want it!" They both pull the bean and it breaks in half. They are sad and angry. + +They hear a voice. It is Mom. She says, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" Tom and Mia show her the bean. Mom says, "Oh, that is a magic bean. It can grow into a big plant. But you have to plant it in the ground and water it. Then you have to wait and see what happens." + +Tom and Mia are curious. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Can we plant the bean?" Mom says, "Yes, you can. But you have to share it and take care of it. And you have to return the toys to the box when you are done playing." Tom and Mia agree. They say, "OK, Mom. Thank you." + +They dig a hole in the dirt and put the bean in it. They cover it with more dirt and water it. They return the toys to the box and go inside. They have a cool drink and a snack. They wonder what will grow from the bean. They are happy and excited. +Lila and her mom were going to visit grandma. Lila was very happy. She loved grandma and her big house. She wanted to pack her favorite toy, a panda. She called him Pandy. + +Lila ran to her room and looked for Pandy. He was not on her bed. He was not in her closet. He was not under her desk. Where was Pandy? Lila felt sad. She wanted to take Pandy with her. + +She asked her mom. "Mom, have you seen Pandy? He is my panda. He is pale and soft and has black spots." + +Mom thought for a moment. "Hmm, I think I saw him in the laundry room. Maybe he was dirty and needed a wash. Let's go and check." + +Lila and her mom went to the laundry room. They saw a pile of clothes in the dryer. Mom opened the door and took out the clothes. Lila saw something pale and soft and black in the pile. It was Pandy! + +Lila was very happy. She hugged Pandy and said, "Pandy, I found you! You are clean and warm and fluffy. I'm sorry you were in the dryer. I will never lose you again." + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you found Pandy, Lila. He is a very special panda. Now let's pack him in your bag and get ready to go. Grandma is waiting for us." + +Lila and her mom packed Pandy and their other things in their bags. They got in the car and drove to grandma's house. Lila held Pandy in her arms and said, "Pandy, we are going to have so much fun with grandma. She has a big garden and a swing and a cat. You will like her. She is very nice." + +Pandy nodded and said, "I'm sure I will, Lila. You are my best friend. I'm happy to go with you anywhere." +Lily liked to play with her toys, but she did not like to share them. She had many toys, but she wanted them all for herself. She did not mind if her friends had no toys to play with. + +One day, her aunt came to visit. She brought a big green bag with her. Lily was curious. She asked her aunt, "What is in your bag?" + +Her aunt smiled and said, "It is a surprise for you. But you have to do something first. You have to share your toys with your friends. Can you do that?" + +Lily did not want to share her toys. She said, "No, I want to keep my toys. They are mine. Go away with your bag." + +Her aunt was sad. She said, "Okay, then. I will go away with my bag. But you will miss the surprise. It is something very special and fun. Maybe you will change your mind later." + +She left the bag in the living room and went to the kitchen with Lily's mom. + +Lily was curious. She wanted to know what was in the bag. She sneaked to the living room and opened the bag. She saw a big green teddy bear. It was soft and fluffy. It had a red bow around its neck. It was the most beautiful toy she had ever seen. + +She wanted to take the teddy bear and hug it. But then she remembered what her aunt said. She had to share her toys with her friends. She felt sorry for being selfish. She thought, "Maybe I can share my toys. Maybe it is more fun to play with my friends. Maybe I can make my aunt happy." + +She decided to change her mind. She put the teddy bear back in the bag and closed it. She ran to her room and picked some of her toys. She took them to the living room and called her friends. She said, "Look, I have some toys for you. You can play with them. I don't mind. I want to share with you." + +Her friends were happy. They thanked Lily and played with her toys. They had a lot of fun. Lily felt happy too. She saw her aunt watching them with a smile. She ran to her aunt and gave her a hug. She said, "I'm sorry for being selfish. I changed my mind. I want to share my toys. Can I have the surprise now?" + +Her aunt hugged her back and said, "Of course, you can. You are a very good girl. You learned a very important lesson. Sharing is caring. Here is your surprise. It is a big green teddy bear. It is for you. You can keep it. But you can also share it with your friends. They will love it too." + +Lily was overjoyed. She took the teddy bear and hugged it. She said, "Thank you, aunt. I love you. I love the teddy bear. I love my friends. I love sharing." + +The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they see a big letter in the mail. It is for them. They are happy. + +They open the letter. It is from Grandma. She says she loves them and misses them. She also says she has a surprise for them. She will buy them a new toy. They can choose what they want. + +Lily and Ben are very excited. They hug the letter and say thank you to Grandma. They run to Mom and show her the letter. Mom smiles and says they are lucky. + +Mom asks them what toy they want. Lily says she wants a doll. Ben says he wants a car. Mom says they can go to the store and look for them. + +They go to the store with Mom. They see many toys. They are all nice and fun. But Lily and Ben want to find the best ones. They look and look. They touch and try. They ask Mom many questions. + +They find the toys they want. Lily picks a doll with a pink dress and long hair. Ben picks a car with big wheels and a loud horn. They are happy. They show Mom their toys. Mom says they are good choices. She buys them for them. + +Lily and Ben hug Mom and say thank you. They hug their toys and say thank you to Grandma. They can't wait to play with them at home. They are very happy. They have a hard time saying goodbye to the store. They love their new toys. They love their letter. They love their Grandma. They love their Mom. They are very lucky. +Sara and Ben were playing with their old toys. They had a lot of fun making them do funny things. Sara had a doll and Ben had a car. They pretended the doll and the car were friends. + +But then Ben saw a bottle of glue on the table. He had an urge to use it. He wanted to see what would happen if he put glue on his car. He thought it would make it shiny and sticky. + +He grabbed the bottle and opened it. He poured some glue on his car. He smiled and said, "Look, Sara, my car is better now!" + +Sara was shocked. She did not like what Ben did. She thought he ruined his car. She said, "No, Ben, that is bad! You should not use glue on your car. It will make it hard and ugly. And you will not be able to play with it anymore." + +Ben did not listen. He liked his gluey car. He said, "No, Sara, you are wrong. My car is good. It is special. And I can still play with it. Watch!" + +He tried to move his car, but it was stuck to the table. He pulled and pulled, but it did not budge. He realized he made a mistake. He said, "Oh no, Sara, you are right. My car is bad. It is not special. And I cannot play with it anymore. I am sorry." + +Sara felt sorry for Ben. She said, "It is okay, Ben. We all make mistakes. Maybe we can find a way to fix your car. Or we can play with something else. Do you want to play with my doll?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, Sara, I want to play with your doll. Thank you for being nice to me. And I will not use glue on anything again. I promise." + +Sara and Ben hugged. They were still friends. They played with the doll and had fun. They learned a lesson. They did not need glue to make their toys better. They only needed their imagination. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, but their favorite is a large wrap. They like to use the wrap as a cape, a tent, a blanket, or anything they can imagine. + +"Look, I am a superhero!" Ben says, putting the wrap around his shoulders. He runs around the room, making noises. + +"I am a princess!" Anna says, wrapping the wrap around her dress. She twirls and dances, smiling. + +They have fun with the wrap, pretending to be different characters and going on adventures. They do not notice that it is getting dark outside. + +"Anna, Ben, it is time to end the game and go to bed!" their mom calls from the kitchen. She comes to the living room and sees the mess of toys and the wrap. + +"Wow, you two had a lot of fun today!" she says, smiling. "But now you need to clean up and get ready for sleep." + +"Aww, mom, can we play a little more?" Ben asks, pouting. + +"Please, mom, just five more minutes?" Anna begs, holding the wrap. + +"No, sweeties, it is late and you need to rest. Come on, help me put away the toys and the wrap. You can play with them again tomorrow." their mom says, gently. + +Anna and Ben sigh, but they know their mom is right. They help her tidy up the living room, putting their toys in the box and folding the wrap. They give the wrap a hug and a kiss, and say good night to it. + +"Thank you for the fun, wrap!" they say. + +They follow their mom to their bedroom, where she tucks them in and reads them a story. They close their eyes and dream of more adventures with the wrap. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a telephone in the attic. It is old and dusty, but it has buttons and a cord. + +"Look, a telephone!" Tom says. "Let's pretend to call someone." + +"Okay," Lily says. "Who do you want to call?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He remembers his grandma, who lives far away. He misses her a lot. + +"I want to call grandma," he says. "She is very nice and gives us cookies." + +He picks up the telephone and presses some buttons. He puts it to his ear and says, "Hello, grandma? It's me, Tom. I love you." + +Lily watches him and smiles. She thinks Tom is very sweet and strong. He is not afraid to say how he feels. + +She picks up the other telephone and puts it to her ear. She says, "Hello, Tom. It's me, Lily. I love you too." + +Tom hears her voice and smiles back. He says, "Hello, Lily. You are very smart and kind. I'm glad you are my sister." + +They hug each other and laugh. They value their family and their friendship. They don't care that the telephone doesn't work. They have fun with their imagination. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they see a big green thing on the table. It is an avocado. + +"What is this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Let's see." Anna says. + +They climb on a chair and reach for the avocado. Anna holds it in her hands. It is soft and bumpy. + +"Can we eat it?" Tom wonders. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can open it." Anna suggests. + +They try to open the avocado with their fingers. They make a mess. The avocado has a hard seed inside. They can't get it out. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Mom says. She comes into the kitchen. She sees the twins and the avocado. She is not happy. + +"Sorry, Mom. We wanted to see what this is." Anna says. + +"It's an avocado. It's a fruit. You can eat it, but you have to cut it first." Mom explains. + +She takes the avocado from Anna. She cuts it with a knife. She gives a piece to Tom and a piece to Anna. + +"Here, try it. It's yummy." Mom says. + +Tom and Anna taste the avocado. They like it. It is creamy and nutty. + +"Thank you, Mom. It's good." Tom says. + +"Yes, thank you, Mom. It's good." Anna says. + +Mom smiles. She is glad they like it. She cleans the table and the chair. + +"Next time, ask me before you touch something you don't know." Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will." Tom and Anna say. + +They hug Mom. They are sorry they were nosy. They learned something new. They like avocado. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pilots and astronauts, flying to different planets and stars. They had a big cardboard box that they used as their spaceship. They made noises like "whoosh" and "beep" and "zoom". + +"Ready for take-off, Lily?" Tom asked, holding a toy steering wheel. + +"Ready, Tom!" Lily answered, putting on a toy helmet. + +They counted down from ten to one, then shouted "blast off!" and shook the box. They imagined they were soaring through the sky, past the clouds and the birds. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from outside. It sounded like a siren, and they saw flashing lights through the window. They stopped playing and looked at each other. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, scared. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's an emergency," Tom said, curious. + +They got out of the box and ran to the window. They saw a big red truck with a ladder and a hose. It was a fire truck. Behind it, there was a smaller white truck with a cross. It was an ambulance. They also saw some people wearing yellow jackets and helmets. They were firefighters. + +The trucks and the people were going to the house across the street. There was smoke coming out of the house, and flames licking the windows. It was a fire. A fierce fire. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said, amazed. + +"That's scary!" Lily said, worried. + +They watched as the firefighters used the hose to spray water on the fire. They also used the ladder to reach the people inside the house. They carried them out and put them in the ambulance. They looked hurt and scared, but they were safe. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for them. They hoped they would be okay. They also felt glad that their own house was not on fire. They hugged each other and went back to their box. + +"Let's play something else," Lily suggested. + +"Okay. How about we are doctors and nurses, and we help the people who are hurt?" Tom agreed. + +They got their toy stethoscopes and bandages, and pretended to be heroes. They made noises like "ahh" and "ouch" and "there, there". They smiled and had fun. They forgot about the fire. +Lily was nervous. Today was her first day at school. She did not know any of the other kids or the teacher. She wanted to stay at home with Mom and Dad. + +"Come on, Lily, it's time to dress," Mom said. She helped Lily put on her red shirt, blue jeans and white shoes. "You look very nice, sweetie. Don't be scared, school is fun. You will make new friends and learn new things." + +Lily nodded, but she still felt nervous. She hugged her teddy bear and followed Mom to the car. Mom gave her a folder with her name on it. "This is for your drawings and papers. You can show them to me when you come back home. I'm sure you will do great, Lily. I love you." + +"I love you too, Mom," Lily said. She got in the car and buckled her seat belt. Mom drove to the school and parked. She walked with Lily to the classroom. There were many kids and a lady with a big smile. + +"Hello, I'm Miss Rose, your teacher. Welcome to kindergarten, Lily. I'm so happy to have you here. What's your teddy bear's name?" Miss Rose asked. + +"His name is Ben. He's my best friend," Lily said. + +"That's wonderful. Ben can sit with you on your desk. Do you want to meet the other kids? They are very nice and friendly. They like to play and share," Miss Rose said. + +Lily looked around. She saw some kids playing with blocks, some with books, some with crayons. They looked happy and curious. She felt a little less nervous. Maybe school was not so bad after all. Maybe she could make new friends and learn new things. She smiled and nodded. + +"Okay, let's go. Come on, Ben, let's have some fun," Lily said. She held Mom's hand and said goodbye. Then she followed Miss Rose to the classroom. She was ready for her first day at school. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a box of matches in the kitchen. They think it is fun to make fire. + +"Look, Anna, I can ring the match on the box. It makes a bright light and a sound," Ben says. + +"Wow, Ben, that is cool. Can I try?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, here you go. Be careful, it is hot," Ben says. He gives Anna a match. + +Anna rings the match on the box. It makes a bright light and a sound. She is happy. She holds the match near a paper. The paper catches fire. + +"Oh no, Anna, what are you doing? That is bad. The fire can hurt us and the house," Ben says. He is scared. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't know. How do we stop the fire?" Anna says. She is scared too. + +They hear a loud noise. It is the smoke alarm. It rings and rings. It tells them there is danger. + +They run to the door. They see their mom and dad. They are angry and worried. + +"Anna, Ben, what have you done? You played with matches? That is very dangerous. You could have burned yourself or the house. You are in big trouble," their mom says. + +"We're sorry, mom, we didn't mean to. We were curious. We won't do it again," Anna and Ben say. + +Their dad takes the matches and the paper. He puts them in water. He stops the fire. + +Their mom hugs them. She is glad they are safe. + +"Anna, Ben, we love you, but you have to be careful. Matches are not toys. They are for adults only. You have to listen to us. We are dependable. We know what is good and bad for you," their mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They say sorry again. They promise to be good. They learn their lesson. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a large balloon that is tied to a bench. The balloon is red and shiny. It has oxygen inside, that makes it float in the air. + +"Can we play with the balloon?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Okay, but we have to be careful. We don't want to pop it," Ben says. + +They run to the bench and untie the balloon. They hold the string and take turns to push the balloon up and down. The balloon bounces and wobbles. They giggle and have fun. + +"Push it higher, Ben!" Anna says. + +Ben pushes the balloon as high as he can. But he pushes too hard. The string slips from his hand. The balloon flies away. + +"Oh no!" Anna and Ben say. + +They watch the balloon go higher and higher, until they can't see it anymore. They feel sad and sorry. + +"Maybe we can find another balloon," Ben says. + +"Maybe," Anna says. "But we have to be more gentle next time." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball would go too far and they had to look for it. + +One time, the ball went over the fence and into the street. Tom and Lily ran to the fence and saw a big car with shiny wheels and a loud horn. The car had their ball under one of the wheels. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom shouted. "Give it back!" + +The man in the car looked angry. He got out of the car and picked up the ball. He saw that the ball had made a dent in his expensive car. + +"Look what you did to my car!" the man yelled. "This is a very expensive car! You have to pay for it!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not have any money. They did not mean to hurt the car. They just wanted their ball back. + +"Please, mister, we are sorry," Lily said. "Can we have our ball back?" + +The man did not listen. He threw the ball as hard as he could. The ball flew in the air and hit a tree. The ball popped and fell to the ground. + +Tom and Lily cried. They had lost their ball and made the man angry. They ran away from the fence and back to their mom. They told her what happened. She hugged them and said she was sorry. + +The man got back in his car and drove away. He did not care about the ball or the kids. He only cared about his expensive car. He was a mean man. +Anna and Ben wanted to make cookies for their mom. They found a big bowl, some flour, some sugar, some butter and some eggs in the kitchen. They put everything in the bowl and started to stir with a big spoon. + +"Stir, stir, stir," Anna said. "We are making dough for cookies." + +"Stir, stir, stir," Ben repeated. "I like cookies. They are yummy." + +They stirred and stirred until the dough was soft and sticky. Then they took some dough and rolled it into balls. They put the balls on a baking tray and pressed them flat with their fingers. + +"Look, Anna, I made a star," Ben said, showing his cookie. + +"Look, Ben, I made a heart," Anna said, showing her cookie. + +They smiled and put the tray in the oven. They set the timer for ten minutes and waited for the cookies to bake. + +But they forgot one thing. They forgot to add baking powder to the dough. Baking powder makes the cookies rise and become fluffy. Without baking powder, the cookies stay flat and hard. + +When the timer beeped, they opened the oven and took out the tray. They looked at the cookies and frowned. + +"Oh no, Anna, our cookies are bad," Ben said. "They are not fluffy. They are hard and thin." + +"Oh no, Ben, our cookies are bad," Anna said. "They are not yummy. They are sad and ugly." + +They felt sorry and sad. They wanted to make good cookies for their mom, but they made bad cookies instead. + +They heard their mom coming home. They ran to the door and hugged her. + +"Hi, mom, we made cookies for you," Anna said. + +"But they are bad cookies," Ben said. + +Mom looked at the tray and saw the flat and hard cookies. She smiled and kissed them. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben, for making cookies for me," she said. "You are very sweet and kind. I don't care if the cookies are bad. I love you and I love your cookies." + +She took a bite of a cookie and pretended to enjoy it. + +"Mmm, this is a delicious cookie," she said. "You made a star, Ben. That's very clever." + +"And this is a delicious cookie," she said, taking another bite. "You made a heart, Anna. That's very lovely." + +Anna and Ben smiled and hugged their mom. They were happy and proud. They didn't mind if the cookies were bad. They knew their mom loved them and their cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy family with a new baby. The infant was small and cute, but messy. The family knew they needed to bathe the infant to make them clean. + +One day, the family went for a walk in the park. They saw a big puddle and the parents warned the older siblings not to jump in it. But the youngest sibling, who was three years old, couldn't resist and jumped right in. The parents scolded the child and said they needed to go home and take a bath. + +Later that day, the parents were surprised to find the infant was missing. They searched everywhere but couldn't find the baby. Suddenly, they heard splashing sounds coming from the bathroom. When they opened the door, they saw the three-year-old giving the infant a bath in the sink. The parents were relieved and proud of their helpful child. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard, but one day it started to rain. Lily ran inside her house to stay dry, but she noticed that there was a leak in the roof. Water was dripping on the floor and making a big mess. + +Lily's dad came to help and saw that the roof was very old and needed to be fixed. He called a repairman who said it would cost a lot of money to fix. Lily's dad was worried because he didn't have a lot of money, but he knew the roof was important to keep them safe and dry. + +Lily understood the value of having a good roof and didn't want her family to get wet. She decided to help by using her umbrella to catch the water and keep the floor dry. Even though her umbrella was heavy, Lily knew it was worth it to help her family. Eventually, her dad was able to save enough money to fix the roof and Lily was happy that they could all stay dry and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a man with a smelly gun. Timmy knew that guns are not toys and can hurt people. Timmy wanted to prevent the man from hurting anyone. So, Timmy told his mommy and the police came to take the man away. Timmy felt happy knowing that he helped keep his friends safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the sun. He would run and chase his tail, feeling happy and free. One day, Max saw a shiny ball in the grass. He ran over to it and picked it up in his paw. It was the prettiest ball he had ever seen, and it made him feel so happy. + +But as Max started to walk away with the ball, he heard a loud noise. It was thunder! Max felt anxious and scared. He knew he had to get back inside before the storm got worse. So he ran as fast as he could, still holding onto the shiny ball in his paw. When he finally made it back inside, he curled up in his bed and waited for the storm to pass. + +The next day, the sun was shining again. Max felt much better, and he wanted to go outside and play with his shiny ball. But when he looked outside, he saw that the ball was gone. He felt sad, but he remembered how scared he was during the storm. He knew that he was lucky to be safe inside, and that was more important than any shiny ball. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who loved to play the violin. He played every day in his treehouse. One day, he decided to take his violin and go for a walk in the forest. As he was walking, he saw a rabbit who was scared. The owl asked the rabbit what was wrong, and the rabbit said that he lost his home. The wise owl thought for a moment and then had an idea. He told the rabbit to close his eyes and listen to the beautiful music of the violin. The rabbit closed his eyes and listened. Suddenly, he felt happy and safe. The wise owl continued to play his violin, and the rabbit followed him to a new home. From that day on, the rabbit and the wise owl played music together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big red ball that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's ball, but Timmy didn't want to share. Timmy was being selfish. + +But then, Timmy's mom told him that it's important to share with friends. So, Timmy decided to let Billy borrow the ball for a little while. Billy was very happy and thanked Timmy for being so nice. + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy went to the park to pick some flowers. They had so much fun together and Timmy realized that sharing is a good thing. From then on, Timmy always shared his toys with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to act like a princess and wear a purple dress. One day, while playing outside, she fell and hurt her knee. It turned purple and she cried a lot. + +Her mommy came running to her and hugged her tight. She cleaned her knee and put a bandage on it. Lily felt better and smiled. She wanted to act like a brave knight now, so she grabbed her toy sword and shield. + +Lily and her mommy went on a pretend adventure together. They acted like they were fighting dragons and saving the kingdom. Lily forgot all about her purple knee and had lots of fun. From that day on, she knew that even when she got hurt, she could still act like a hero. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo's friend Dory found a candy wrapper in the water. Nemo thought it was strange because candy doesn't belong in the ocean. + +Later that day, Nemo and his friends saw a big, fragile glass bottle floating in the water. They knew it was dangerous and decided to swim away from it. But as they swam away, they heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw that the bottle had broken into tiny pieces. They were glad they had swum away from it and were safe. + +From that day on, Nemo and his friends made sure to always swim away from anything that looked fragile or dangerous. And they never saw candy or glass bottles in the ocean again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse named Max. Max lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Max saw a yummy piece of cheese on a high shelf. He wanted to eat it, but it was too high for him to reach. + +Max thought and thought, and then he had an idea! He found a stick and used it to reach the cheese. But when he tried to grab it, he accidentally knocked it off the shelf. The cheese fell to the floor and broke into many pieces. + +Max felt sad, but then he remembered something. He knew that when something falls and breaks, he could rub it with his paw and it would feel better. So, he rubbed the cheese pieces with his paw and they magically turned into a big, delicious chunk of cheese! Max was so happy that he danced and sang all night long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she went to the park and saw a police officer. She was scared at first, but the police officer told her not to be afraid and that he was there to help her. + +Lily felt better and the police officer told her a story about how he helps people. She listened carefully and was happy to hear that the police officer was a good person. After the story, the police officer said goodbye and went on his way. + +Lily was feeling sleepy after all the excitement and went home to take a nap. When she woke up, she told her mom about the nice police officer she met at the park. Her mom was happy to hear about it and told Lily how proud she was of her for being brave and talking to the police officer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her store some cookies in a tray. Lily was happy to help. She loved cookies, they were so tasty! + +Lily's mom gave her the tray and said, "Lily, can you please store these cookies in the tray?" Lily said, "Yes, Mommy!" She carefully picked up each cookie and placed them in the tray. + +As she was putting the last cookie in the tray, her little brother came in and said, "Lily, can I have a cookie? They look so tasty!" Lily smiled and said, "Of course, little brother! Let's go get some milk to go with it." They went to the kitchen and enjoyed their tasty cookies and milk together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved planes, especially jets. One day, Timmy's mom gifted him a toy jet. Timmy was so happy and he played with it all day. + +Timmy's friend, Sammy, came over to play. Sammy saw the toy jet and said, "Wow, that's cool! Can I examine it?" Timmy said, "Sure!" Sammy examined the toy jet and said, "You're so lucky to have a gifted mom who gets you cool toys." + +Timmy smiled and said, "I know, she's the best!" They both played with the toy jet until it was time for Sammy to go home. Timmy hugged his friend and said, "Thanks for playing with me, I had so much fun!" Sammy replied, "Me too, let's play again soon!" And with that, Sammy went home and Timmy went to bed, dreaming of flying in a real jet one day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to have parties. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him what kind of party he wanted to have for his birthday. Timmy thought about it for a moment and said, "I want a party with cake and balloons, and my friends can come too!" + +Timmy's mommy smiled and said, "I will provide everything you need for your party. We will have a big cake with lots of frosting, and we will blow up lots of balloons to decorate the room. And we will make sure it is warm and cozy inside so everyone can have fun." + +On the day of the party, Timmy's friends arrived and they all had a great time. They played games and ate cake and laughed together. Timmy was so happy that his mommy had provided everything he wanted for his party. As the day came to an end, Timmy hugged his mommy and said, "Thank you for making my party so warm and fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run on the rail. One day, she met a boy named Max who was sad. "What's wrong?" asked Lily. "I don't feel healthy," Max replied. "I ate too much candy and now my tummy hurts." + +Lily had an idea. "Let's go for a walk and leave the candy behind," she said. Max agreed and they walked together, talking and laughing. After a while, Max felt much better. "Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are a good friend." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be healthy and take care of our bodies. We should also be kind to our friends and help them when they need it. And sometimes, it's good to leave behind things that aren't good for us. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the movies with his mom and dad. They would always get a big bag of popcorn to share. + +One day, they went to the movies and Timmy noticed that the seat next to him was empty. He asked his mom why nobody was sitting there, and she told him that sometimes people don't come to the movies. + +Timmy decided to act like he was a superhero and save the empty seat for someone who might need it. He sat very still and waited for someone to come. Finally, a man came in and looked around for a seat. When he saw the empty one next to Timmy, he smiled and said thank you. Timmy felt very proud of himself for being a superhero and helping someone find a seat. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick juicy peaches from the trees. One day, she saw her friend Timmy walking by and asked him to play with her. Timmy just shrugged his shoulders and kept walking. + +Lily didn't understand why Timmy didn't want to play, but she didn't let it get her down. She kept playing and picking peaches until she saw Timmy walking back towards her. This time, he looked sad and Lily asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he lost his favorite toy and couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily thought for a moment and then had an idea. She told Timmy to come pick peaches with her and they could look for his toy together. They searched and searched until finally, Timmy found his toy hidden under a big pile of leaves. Timmy was so happy and grateful to Lily for helping him. From that day on, they played together every day and picked peaches until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play in the rain. He would jump in puddles and splash around until his clothes were all wet. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a chubby yellow bucket to play with in the rain. + +Timmy was so happy and ran outside to play with his new bucket. He filled it with rainwater and splashed around in it. But then, the rain stopped and Timmy's clothes were all wet. He started to shiver and said, "Mommy, I'm cold and wet." + +His mommy came outside and said, "Let's go inside and dry you off." She took Timmy inside and gave him a warm towel to dry himself. Timmy felt much better and said, "Thank you mommy, my bucket is all wet too. Can we dry it off?" His mommy smiled and said, "Of course, let's dry it off together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily got sick and had a bad cough. Her mommy gave her some medicine to help her feel better. Lily didn't like the medicine because it tasted yucky, but she knew it would make her feel better. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home and saw her taking her medicine. He made a silly face and pretended to take some too. Lily giggled and thought it was funny. She felt a little bit better already. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling much better. She didn't have a cough anymore and could play with her toys. She was happy that she took her medicine and listened to her mommy. From then on, Lily knew that taking medicine could help her feel better when she was sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and jump on her trampoline. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it looks like it might rain. Let's go to the gym instead." + +Lily didn't want to go to the gym because she thought it was boring. But when they got there, she saw all the pretty colors on the walls and the fun toys to play with. She even made a new friend named Timmy. + +As they were playing, they heard a loud noise outside. Lily said, "What's that noise?" Timmy replied, "It's just the rain. It's okay, we're safe in here." + +Lily was happy that she went to the gym and made a new friend. She even thought the rain was pretty to watch from inside. From then on, she didn't mind going to the gym when it rained. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy crab. He lived in a big ocean with lots of fish. One day, he wanted to eat some yummy seaweed, but he couldn't find any. He was very sad and grumpy. + +Then, a kind fish came to him and said, "I can bring you some seaweed!" The grumpy crab was surprised and happy. The fish went to find some seaweed and brought it back to the crab. The crab was so happy and not grumpy anymore. + +From that day on, the crab and the fish became good friends. They would bring each other food and play together in the ocean. The grumpy crab learned that it's always better to have friends who can bring you happiness. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a dull day at home and wanted to go outside to play. He asked his mom if he could go to the park. His mom said yes, but told him to grab his wallet before he left. + +Timmy went to his room to grab his wallet. He found it under his bed, where he had left it after getting some money from his grandma. He was happy to have found it and put it in his pocket. + +When he got to the park, he saw some kids playing with a ball. He wanted to join in, but he didn't have a ball. He remembered he had some money in his wallet and decided to buy a ball from the store nearby. He grabbed his wallet and went to the store. + +At the store, he found a ball he liked and paid for it with the money from his wallet. He was happy to have a ball to play with at the park. He joined the other kids and they had a great time playing together. Timmy was glad he had grabbed his wallet before leaving home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had big dreams of exploring the world and discovering new things. One day, Timmy was playing outside when he discovered a bug crawling on his arm. He thought it was pretty cool and showed it to his mom. + +Later that day, Timmy was eating a popsicle when he accidentally got some on his lip. He made a silly face and his mom laughed. "Don't worry, Timmy," she said. "It happens to the best of us." + +But then, Timmy's big brother came outside and called him stupid for getting popsicle on his lip. Timmy felt sad and confused. He didn't understand why his brother would say something mean like that. But his mom hugged him and told him that he was smart and kind, and that's all that mattered. And Timmy felt much better. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a dog and a cat. They loved to play together and share their food from the cooler. But one day, they had a fight over who would get the most food. The dog said, "I am bigger than you, so I should get more food." The cat said, "That's not fair. We should share equally." + +They argued and argued, but could not agree. So, they decided to count the food in the cooler. The dog counted first and said, "I have more food." But the cat said, "Let me count again." The cat counted and said, "We have the same amount of food." + +The dog felt bad for being unfriendly and said, "I'm sorry for being mean. Let's share our food and be friends again." The cat forgave the dog and they ate their food together happily. From that day on, they always shared their food and played together nicely. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion. He was the king of the jungle. All the animals were afraid of him because he was so big and powerful. One day, the lion decided to have a parade. He wanted all the animals to come and see him. + +All the animals came to the parade, but one little monkey was late. The lion was very angry and punished the monkey. The monkey was very sad and cried a lot. But then, all the other animals came to help the monkey. They all stood together and told the lion that it was not fair to punish the monkey. + +The lion felt bad and said sorry to the monkey. From that day on, the lion was not so mean anymore. He learned that it was better to be kind and not to punish others. And all the animals lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but his room was always messy. One day, his mom came in and said, "Timmy, we need to clean up your toys. Let's put them in this plastic bin." Timmy helped his mom lift the bin and they put all of his toys inside. + +After they were done, Timmy's mom said, "Wow, your toys look so organized now!" Timmy was happy because he could find all of his toys easily. From then on, Timmy made sure to put his toys away in the plastic bin so they would always be organized. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch her favorite show on the screen. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go outside and play. Lily didn't want to go, she wanted to watch her show. + +"I miss my show," Lily said with a frown. + +"You can watch it later, Lily. The sun is shining and it's a beautiful day outside," her mom replied. + +Lily went outside and played with her friends. They ran, jumped, and laughed. After a while, Lily realized that she wasn't missing her show anymore. She had so much fun outside that she forgot all about it. + +When Lily went back inside, she saw that her mom had made some bitter tea. + +"I don't like bitter tea," Lily said, making a face. + +"That's okay, Lily. You don't have to drink it," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily felt happy and content. She realized that missing her show wasn't so bad after all. +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 went to the park to play with his cars. + +While he was playing, he saw a shiny rock on the ground. It was so attractive that he wanted to pick it up. He ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, look at this rock! It's so pretty!" + +His mom said, "Wow, Timmy! That's not just any rock. That's a gold rock! It's worth a lot of money." + +Timmy was so happy that he found something so special. He said, "Mommy, can we keep it and put it in my room?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. It's all yours." From that day on, Timmy kept the attractive gold rock in his room and showed it to all of his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to have tea parties with her toys. One day, she accidentally broke her delicate teaspoon. She was very sad because it was her favorite one. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the broken teaspoon. Her mom gave her a big hug and said, "Don't worry, we can get you a new one." + +Lily was so happy to hear that. She felt much better knowing that she could have a new teaspoon for her tea parties. From then on, she made sure to be extra careful with her delicate teaspoons. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Gigi. She loved to watch the parade that passed by her home every day. One day, Gigi saw a group of monkeys causing trouble in the parade. They were pushing and shoving the other animals. + +Gigi knew she had to do something to stop the monkeys. She walked over to them and said, "Stop pushing the other animals! That's not nice." The monkeys just laughed and continued to cause trouble. + +Gigi didn't give up. She used her long neck to push the monkeys away from the parade. The other animals cheered and thanked Gigi for saving the day. From that day on, Gigi was known as the hero of the parade. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Teddy went missing. Lily looked for him everywhere in her room, but she couldn't find him. She asked her mom and dad to help her search for Teddy. + +They searched under the bed, in the closet, and even in the toy box. But Teddy was nowhere to be found. Lily started to worry that Teddy was in trouble. Her parents told her not to worry and that they would keep searching. + +As they searched, Lily saw a mysterious shadow behind the curtains. She walked over and pulled the curtains back to reveal Teddy hiding behind them. She was so happy to have found him! From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep Teddy close to her so he wouldn't go missing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run outside. One day, she saw her friends racing each other. She wanted to race too, so she asked her mom if she could join. Her mom said yes and Lily was so happy. + +Before the race, Lily had a scary question in her mind. She wondered if she would be able to run fast enough to win. But she didn't give up. She ran as fast as she could and even though she didn't win, she felt proud of herself for trying. + +After the race, Lily and her friends played together and had a lot of fun. They laughed and talked about their favorite toys. Lily realized that it's not always about winning, but about having fun with your friends. She couldn't wait to race again and try her best. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy truck. He would drive it all around the house and make loud vroom-vroom noises. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy was excited to show Billy his truck. "Look at my truck!" Timmy said, inviting Billy to play with him. + +Billy was a competitive boy and wanted to race Timmy's truck. "Let's race our trucks!" Billy said. + +Timmy and Billy set up a race track in the living room and lined up their trucks. "Ready, set, go!" Timmy shouted. They raced their trucks all around the track, but in the end, they both won because they had so much fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. His mommy and daddy said it was too difficult for him, but Timmy really wanted to go. + +So, Timmy packed his backpack and set off on his own safari adventure. He saw many animals and counted them all. There were zebras, giraffes, and even a lion. But as the sun began to set, Timmy realized he was lost. + +He searched and searched, but couldn't find his way back home. As it got darker, Timmy got scared and wished he had listened to his mommy and daddy. As the night went on, Timmy grew cold and hungry. He cried himself to sleep, alone in the safari. + +The next morning, the park rangers found Timmy and took him back to his mommy and daddy. They were so happy to see him, but also very upset that he had gone on such a dangerous adventure alone. From that day on, Timmy promised to always listen to his parents and never go on a difficult safari alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved lollipops and always wanted more. One day, he saw his friend Sally with a bigger lollipop than his. Timmy became competitive and wanted a bigger lollipop than Sally. + +Timmy asked his mom for a bigger lollipop, but she said no. Timmy was sad and didn't understand why he couldn't have a bigger lollipop. Then, his mom explained to him that it's not about having the biggest lollipop, but about being happy with what you have. + +Timmy realized that he was being selfish and decided to change his attitude. He shared his lollipop with Sally and they became good friends. Timmy learned that being kind and sharing is more important than being competitive and having the biggest lollipop. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard. He had a spade that he used to dig in the dirt. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her plant some flowers. Timmy got his spade and started to dig holes in the ground. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and his arms felt tough. His mom told him to take a break and relax. Timmy sat down on the grass and looked up at the sky. He felt the sun on his face and closed his eyes. He took a deep breath and felt his body relax. + +When Timmy opened his eyes, he saw that his mom had finished planting the flowers. She thanked him for his help and they both went inside for a snack. Timmy felt happy and proud that he had helped his mom. He knew that he could always take a break and relax when he needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. He had a big box of toys that he would play with every day. One day, Timmy wanted to build a tower with his blocks. He tried to stack them up, but they kept falling down. + +Timmy's mommy came to help him. She got some tape and told Timmy to use it to make the blocks stick together. Timmy found the tape and tried to use it, but it was too hard for him to cut. His mommy helped him cut the tape and they used it to stick the blocks together. + +Finally, Timmy's tower was built! It was tall and smooth. Timmy was so happy and proud of his tower. But then, his little sister came into the room and accidentally knocked the tower down. Timmy was sad and cried. His mommy tried to fix the tower, but it was too broken. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't match up and bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Flopsy. Flopsy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while Flopsy was playing, she saw a bird that looked very weak. The bird couldn't fly and needed help. + +Flopsy knew just what to do. She ran home to get her mom. Her mom came outside and saw the bird. She told Flopsy to kneel down and gently pick up the bird. Flopsy did just that and held the bird carefully in her hands. + +Together, Flopsy and her mom took care of the bird until it was strong enough to fly again. From that day on, Flopsy knew that helping others was a good thing to do. And when she saw someone who needed help, she didn't hesitate to kneel down and lend a hand. +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Kiki who lived in a dark forest. Kiki loved to eat bamboo, but it was hard to find in the dark forest. One day, Kiki met a rabbit named Benny. + +Benny asked, "Why do you look so sad?" + +Kiki replied, "I struggle to find enough bamboo to eat." + +Benny had an idea. "I know where to find the best bamboo! Follow me." + +Kiki followed Benny to a bright field where there was plenty of bamboo to eat. Kiki was so happy and thanked Benny for his help. From that day on, Kiki and Benny were the best of friends and always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved to cook. He had a big pot of soup that he had been cooking for a long time. He put in some salt to make it taste good. + +One day, a young boy came along and saw the old man's soup. The boy was very hungry and asked if he could have some. The old man said no, because he wanted to win a cooking contest with his soup. + +The boy was sad and walked away. But then, he had an idea. He went to the store and bought some salt. He snuck back to the old man's pot and put in too much salt. + +When the old man tasted the soup, he realized it was ruined. He was very upset and didn't win the cooking contest. But then, he saw the boy and realized what had happened. He forgave the boy and they cooked a new pot of soup together, with just the right amount of salt. In the end, they both won because they had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, impressive red balloon that she loved very much. One day, Lily was playing outside when the wind blew her balloon away. She felt very sad and started to cry. + +But then, her mommy came outside and saw that Lily was upset. She asked her what was wrong and Lily told her about her lost balloon. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, I care about you and we'll find your balloon together." + +They searched all around the neighborhood, but they couldn't find the balloon. Just when they were about to give up, Lily's mommy noticed something. She saw the balloon stuck in a tree with its string caught on a branch. She climbed up and got the balloon down for Lily. + +Lily was so happy and gave her mommy a big hug. She said, "Thank you mommy, you have an impressive nose for finding my balloon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with bright colors. One day, she decided to paint a picture of her mommy's eye. She used blue and green paint to make it look pretty. + +After she finished painting, Lily felt hungry. She went to the kitchen and saw a big, sweet apple on the counter. She took a bite and it was delicious! Lily was happy because she loved sweet things. + +Later that day, Lily showed her mommy the painting she made. Her mommy loved it and said Lily was very talented. Lily was happy and felt proud of herself. From that day on, she painted many more pictures of things she loved, like flowers and butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rug in her room that was very soft and cozy. Every day, Lily would play on her rug with her toys and have lots of fun. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to take a nap on her rug. Lily thought about it and decided that it was a good idea. She laid down on her rug and closed her eyes. She felt very sleepy and soon fell asleep. + +When Lily woke up from her nap, she felt very refreshed and happy. She looked around her room and saw her toys and her thoughtful mommy who had let her take a nap on her favorite rug. From that day on, Lily loved taking naps on her rug and would always feel grateful to her mommy for being so kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the meadow and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mom asked him to help her with the dishes. Benny didn't want to do it, but his mom said it was important to help out. + +Benny hopped over to the sink and started washing the dishes. He saw a funny spoon in the sink and picked it up. "Look, Mommy! This spoon is funny!" he said. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. But let's finish the dishes first." + +Suddenly, Benny's little sister came over and tried to take the funny spoon from him. "No, mine!" she said. Benny didn't want to give up the spoon, so they started to argue. "It's not fair!" Benny said. "I found it first!" His sister started to cry. + +Their mom came over and asked what was wrong. Benny explained the situation and his mom helped them come up with a solution. They decided to take turns using the funny spoon and everyone was happy again. Benny learned that sharing can be fun too. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird. He lived high up in a tree with his friends. One day, the little blue bird saw a big, scary cat. The cat wanted to eat the little bird for lunch! + +The little blue bird was very scared. He didn't know what to do. But then, he had an idea. He flew down to his friend, the little brown mouse. The little blue bird asked the mouse to help him. The mouse agreed to help. + +The little blue bird flew over the cat's head and the little brown mouse ran under the cat's feet. The cat was very confused and didn't know what to do. So, he ran away. The little blue bird and the little brown mouse hugged and kissed each other. They were so happy that they passed the scary cat together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trucks. He had a lovely toy truck that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's truck, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +"Can I please play with your truck, Timmy?" Billy asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Timmy said. + +But then Timmy remembered how much he liked playing with Billy's toy cars. "Okay, you can play with it," Timmy said. + +Billy was so happy to get to play with Timmy's lovely truck. They had so much fun playing together. Timmy realized that sharing was a good thing and he was happy that he got to make his friend happy. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess named Lily. She loved to do yoga in her castle every morning. One day, while she was doing yoga, she heard a loud noise. She looked outside and saw a little bird stuck in a tree. + +Lily knew she had to rescue the bird. She ran outside and climbed the tree to get closer to the bird. She gently picked up the bird and brought it down to the ground. The bird was very grateful and flew away happily. + +From that day on, the bird would visit Lily every morning during her yoga practice. They became best friends and did yoga together. Lily was very happy that she could rescue her new friend and make a new friend at the same time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to stories. One day, Lily asked her mom to tell her a story. + +"What story do you want to hear?" her mom asked. + +"I want to hear a story about a hot day," replied Lily. + +Her mom thought for a moment and then recommended a story about a little boy who went to the beach on a very hot day. + +"He was so hot that he jumped into the water and splashed around," said Lily's mom. + +"Did he have fun?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, he did!" replied her mom. "He had a great time playing in the water and building sandcastles." + +Lily smiled and snuggled closer to her mom. She loved hearing stories, especially ones that made her feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden every day. One day, she saw a fairy sitting on a flower. The fairy had shiny wings and a pretty dress. Lily thought it was interesting to see a fairy. + +"Hi, fairy! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm waiting for my friend. We are going to lift some flowers," said the fairy. + +"I want to help you lift flowers too!" said Lily. + +"Sure, you can help us," said the fairy. + +Lily was so happy to help the fairy and her friend. They lifted many flowers and put them in a pretty basket. Then, the fairy and her friend flew away. Lily waved goodbye and went back to her home, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Billy. They loved to play hockey together every day. One day, while they were playing hockey, they accidentally hit the ball too hard and it broke a window. + +Timmy said, "I'm sorry, Billy. I didn't mean to break the window." + +Billy replied, "It's okay, Timmy. We can fix it together." + +But when they tried to fix it, they couldn't do it alone. So they asked their parents for help. Their parents helped them separate the broken glass from the window and put in a new one. + +After the window was fixed, Timmy and Billy continued to play hockey and promised to be more careful next time. They were happy to be friends and play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He had a big mane and big paws. He lived in a big jungle with other animals. Sometimes, he would roar really loud to show he was the king of the jungle. + +One day, the lion saw a shiny ornament on the ground. It was very pretty and sparkly. The lion picked it up with his gentle paws and looked at it closely. He liked it very much and decided to keep it. + +From that day on, the lion would wear the ornament on his mane. Whenever he roared, the ornament would sparkle in the sun. All the other animals in the jungle thought the lion looked very handsome with his new ornament. And the lion was happy to have something pretty to wear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw shapes and colors with her crayons. One day, she drew a big triangle with blue and yellow colors. She was so proud of it that she showed it to her mom and dad. + +But then, Lily's little brother came and started to scribble all over her drawing. Lily got mad and wanted to quit drawing. Her mom told her to take a deep breath and not to quit just because of her brother's actions. + +Lily decided to keep drawing and this time, she drew a picture with a hidden triangle. Her mom and dad were amazed and told her how creative she was. Lily felt happy that she didn't quit and found a way to make something even better. From that day on, Lily always remembered to keep trying and not to quit, even when things got tough. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her daddy. One day, Lily and her daddy were playing hide-and-seek. Daddy covered his eyes and counted while Lily went to hide. + +Lily found the perfect hiding spot behind a big rock. She waited and waited, but daddy never found her. When she came out from behind the rock, she saw daddy was still covering his ears. + +Lily tried to talk to him, but he couldn't hear her. She realized that daddy was deaf and couldn't hear her calling out. From that day on, Lily learned to be patient and always make sure daddy could see her before trying to talk to him. She also learned that everyone is different and it's important to be kind and understanding to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to tidy up your room. It's too messy!" + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. Can you give me a tip on how to tidy up?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's start by putting all your toys in the toy box." + +Lily and her mom worked together to tidy up the room. As they were putting away the toys, Lily said, "Mommy, I need your help. This toy is too heavy for me to carry." + +Her mom helped her carry the heavy toy and they put it away in the toy box. When they were done, Lily looked around and said, "Wow, my room looks so much better now! Thank you, Mommy, for the tip." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, her mom came into her room and said, "Lily, can you help me open this jar?" Lily tried to open the jar, but it was too tight. Her mom said, "Let me teach you a trick. You need to twist it really hard to the left to open it." Lily listened carefully and tried again. This time, the jar opened easily. She was so enthusiastic and happy that she could help her mom. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. One of her friends was feeling sad because she didn't know how to swing on the swing. Lily said, "I can teach you! It's easy. You just need to sit down and push your legs back and forth." Her friend listened carefully and tried it. She was so enthusiastic and happy that she could swing on her own. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others and teach them new things. When we share our knowledge and skills, we can make others happy and confident. +Once upon a time, there was a happy kangaroo named Joey. Joey loved to jump and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Joey woke up early and went to play with his friends. They played hide and seek and had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a big gun. The hunter wanted to catch Joey and take him away. Joey was scared and ran as fast as he could, but the hunter was too fast. Joey's friends tried to help, but it was too late. The hunter caught Joey and took him away. + +Joey's friends were sad and cried. They missed their happy kangaroo friend. From that day on, they always looked for Joey but never found him. They hoped that one day, Joey would come back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toy car when his big brother came in and started to tease him. Timmy didn't like it when his brother was mean to him. His brother would say things that made Timmy feel stupid. + +One day, Timmy and his brother were walking in the park. Timmy saw a tiny bug crawling on the ground. He wanted to catch it, but it was too fast. His brother laughed at him and called him silly for trying to catch an inchworm. Timmy didn't like being teased, so he decided to walk away from his brother. + +As Timmy walked away, he saw a group of children playing together. They were laughing and having fun. Timmy wanted to play with them too, but he felt scared that they would tease him too. But as he watched them, he realized that they were all being kind to each other. Timmy decided to join in the fun and play with the other children. And he never felt stupid or teased again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a watch that she loved very much. She wore it every day and would always show it to her friends. + +One day, Lily was walking in the forest when she heard a noise. She was fearful and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a big, scary monster appeared! + +Lily tried to run away, but she couldn't. The monster was too fast. Just when she thought she was going to be eaten, she remembered something her mom had told her. "If you ever feel scared, just remember that you own your fear. You can control it." + +Lily took a deep breath and looked the monster in the eyes. "I own my fear," she said bravely. The monster was surprised and disappeared into the forest. Lily continued on her walk, feeling proud of herself and her watch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and make mud pies. One day, Lily's mom said it was time for her to take a shower. Lily was worried because she didn't want to stop playing. But her mom said she could take a quick shower and then go back outside to play. + +Lily got in the shower and used soap to make bubbles. She loved the feeling of the warm water on her skin. After the shower, Lily felt clean and happy. She ran outside to play with her friends, feeling grateful for her mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but today she was feeling sad. She picked up a book, but it was boring. She didn't like it at all. She turned the page, but it was still boring. She started to frown. + +Suddenly, her mom came into the room and saw her sad face. "What's wrong, Lily?" she asked. Lily showed her the book and said, "It's boring." Her mom smiled and said, "Let's find a different book that you will like." + +They went to the library and found a book about a princess who went on an adventure. Lily's face lit up with excitement. She couldn't wait to read it! She took the book home and read it all in one sitting. She smiled and said, "This book is not boring at all!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy wanted to see how fast his toy car could go, so he decided to test it out. + +He zoomed the car across the room and watched it go really fast! But then, the car got stuck under the couch and Timmy felt helpless. He couldn't reach it and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Timmy's big sister came into the room and saw him looking sad. She asked him what was wrong and Timmy explained about his toy car. His sister knew just what to do. She got a long stick and was able to reach the car and pull it out from under the couch. + +Timmy was so happy and grateful that his sister was able to help him. He gave her a big hug and they played with the toy car together, zooming it around the room and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little hedgehog named Spike. He was very lively and loved to play with his friends. One day, Spike found a shiny rock and thought it was very special. He wanted to keep it and show it to everyone. + +But then, a little bird came along and said that the shiny rock belonged to her. Spike didn't want to give it back, he thought it was his now. He didn't understand that it wasn't right to keep something that didn't belong to him. + +The little bird was sad and flew away. Spike felt bad and realized he had done something wrong. He decided to go find the bird and give her the shiny rock back. But it was too late, the bird had already flown too far away. + +Spike learned that it's important to give things back to their rightful owner and not keep things that don't belong to us. He felt sad that he couldn't make things right with the little bird. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a long road. A little girl named Lily walked on the road. She saw a car and a man inside it. The man said, "Hello, do you want to start the car?" Lily said, "Yes, please." + +The man gave her a key. "Put the key in the car and turn it," he said. Lily put the key in and turned it. The car started! "Wow!" Lily said. "Thank you, mister!" + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome. Have a good day!" Lily waved goodbye and continued walking on the long road. She was so happy that she started to skip and sing a song. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things like flowers, stickers, and colorful pictures. One day, she decided to make a sign for her door that said "Lily's Room". + +As she was working on her sign, her little brother Jack came into her room. "What are you doing?" Jack asked. + +"I'm making a sign for my room," Lily replied. "I want everyone to know that this is my special place." + +"That's normal," Jack said with a smile. "I like to decorate my room too." + +Lily was happy to hear that her brother liked to decorate too. Together, they finished making the sign and hung it on the door. Now everyone who came into Lily's room knew that it was her special place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved blueberries. She would eat them every day and her mommy would always buy them for her. One day, Lily accidentally spilled all her blueberries on the floor and they got squished. + +"Oh no! My blueberries are all squished," Lily cried. + +"Don't worry, we can restore them," said her mommy. + +Lily didn't understand what restore meant, so her mommy explained that it meant to fix something that was broken. They picked up all the squished blueberries and put them in a bowl. + +Lily was so happy that her blueberries were fixed. "Thank you mommy, you're silly," she said with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. One day, Spot went too far from home and got lost. He was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a kind person saw Spot and knew he needed to rescue him. They took him to the animal shelter where they cleaned him up because he was very dirty. Spot was so happy to be safe and clean again. + +The result of this adventure was that Spot learned to stay close to home and not wander too far away. He also learned that there are kind people who will rescue him if he ever gets lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she went to the park with her friends. She wore her favorite cap that her mom gave her. It was pink and had a picture of a butterfly on it. + +While she was playing, she noticed that her friend Johnny didn't have a cap on. She felt bad for him because the sun was very hot. So, she decided to lend him her cap. Johnny was very happy and thanked Lily. + +Later that day, Lily and Johnny were playing tag. Johnny accidentally bumped into Lily and her cap fell off. They both heard a rough sound. When they looked at the cap, they saw a big scratch on it. Lily felt sad because her cap was not as pretty as before. But Johnny said he would take it home and fix it for her. The next day, Johnny returned the cap to Lily and it looked as good as new. She was so happy and thanked Johnny for being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat her meals, especially when her mommy made yummy food. One day, Lily's mommy made her a sandwich for lunch. But when Lily took a bite, she noticed that the bread was wet and not very tasty. + +Lily said to her mommy, "Mommy, this sandwich is wet and not very yummy. Can you make me a better one?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. I'll make you a new sandwich that will improve your meal." + +Lily was happy and waited patiently for her mommy to make her a new sandwich. When it was ready, she took a bite and it was much better than the first one. Lily thanked her mommy and finished her yummy meal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike in the park every day. One day, as he was riding, he saw a big whale in the lake. It was so impressive! Timmy wanted to ride on the whale's back. + +But Timmy's mommy told him that it was not safe to ride on a whale. She told him that it was important to respect the animals and their homes. Timmy felt sad, but he knew that his mommy was right. + +From that day on, Timmy would visit the whale in the lake every day. He would watch it swim and jump out of the water. He realized that it was better to appreciate the whale's beauty from afar instead of trying to ride it. Timmy learned that it is important to be kind to animals and to respect their homes. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a long trunk that she used to pick up things and eat yummy fruits. Her trunk was very smooth and soft to touch. + +One day, Ellie was walking in the jungle when she saw a little monkey named Max. Max was sad because he lost his toy car. Ellie wanted to help Max find his toy car, so she asked him to describe it. Max said that it was blue and had four wheels. Ellie looked around and saw a blue toy car part sticking out of the ground. + +Ellie used her strong trunk to pull the toy car part out of the ground. Max was very happy to see his toy car again. He hugged Ellie and thanked her for helping him. From that day on, Max and Ellie became good friends and had many fun adventures together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she saw her friend Emma playing with a new toy. Lily felt jealous and wanted a toy like that too. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I want that toy like Emma has." Her mom replied, "Let's send a letter to Santa and ask for the toy." Lily was happy and wrote a letter to Santa with her mom's help. + +The next day, Lily saw Emma playing with a new doll. She felt jealous again and went to her mom. Her mom said, "Lily, it's not good to be jealous. Let's be happy for Emma." Lily realized her mistake and went to play in the grass. She felt happy again and forgot about the toys. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous mother who had a daughter. One day, the daughter said to her mother, "Mommy, I'm very sleepy." The mother replied, "Oh dear, why don't you take a nap?" The daughter nodded her head and went to her room to sleep. + +As she was sleeping, the mother came in to check on her and saw that her daughter had a big yawn. "You must be very tired," the mother said. The daughter nodded her head again and went back to sleep. + +Later that day, the daughter woke up feeling refreshed and happy. She went to her mother and said, "Thank you for letting me take a nap, mommy. You are so generous to me." The mother smiled and hugged her daughter, feeling happy that she could help her daughter feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the pool with her toys. One day, she was having so much fun that she didn't notice the time. When her mom called her, she didn't want to leave the pool. + +"Come on, Lily! It's time to finish playing and come inside," her mom said. + +Lily didn't want to leave, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. She grabbed her towel and dried off. As she was walking inside, she saw her little brother playing with her toys. + +"Hey! Those are mine!" Lily said. + +Her brother looked up and smiled. "I'm sorry. I didn't know. You're so intelligent, Lily. You always know what to do." + +Lily smiled back and felt happy that her brother liked her. She wrapped herself in her towel and went inside to play with her brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily went to the pet store with her mommy. She saw a colorful parrot inside a cage and wanted to take it home. + +Lily's mommy said they could get the parrot, but they needed to carry it home in a special box. Lily was so excited to carry the box with the parrot inside. She held it very carefully and made sure it was safe. + +When they got home, Lily opened the box and the parrot flew out. It was so pretty with its green and blue feathers. Lily loved her new pet and carried it on her finger everywhere she went. Mittens the cat even became friends with the parrot and they played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to find his favorite toy, but he couldn't remember where he put it. He searched and searched in his room, but he couldn't find it anywhere. + +One day, Timmy asked his mom if she knew where his toy was. His mom told him that she didn't know, but she would help him search for it. Timmy felt happy that his mom was willing to help him. + +After searching for a while, they finally found the toy under Timmy's bed. Timmy was so happy to have found his toy and thanked his mom for helping him. His mom told him that it's important to always search for the truth, even if it's hard. She also reminded him to stay humble and ask for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw a big tree with lots of leaves. "Look mommy, that tree is so big!" said Lily. "Yes, it is," replied her mommy. Suddenly, Lily tripped on a rock and hurt her knee. "Ow, it hurts!" cried Lily. Her mommy picked her up and said, "Don't worry, we will make it all better." + +As they continued walking, they saw a boy named Jack. He was crying because he lost his toy car. "What's wrong?" asked Lily's mommy. "I lost my car, I can't find it anywhere," replied Jack. "I own a toy car too, would you like to play with it?" asked Lily. "Yes, please!" said Jack with a big smile. Lily and Jack played together with the toy car and had lots of fun. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily and her mommy said goodbye to Jack and walked back to their house. "Mommy, I'm happy we helped Jack find his smile again," said Lily. "Me too, sweetie," replied her mommy. "It's always nice to help others." And with that, they went inside their house, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to wear pretty dresses. One day, she went to a party and wore her favorite dress. But while she was playing, she accidentally spilled juice on her dress. She was sad and cried a lot. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked what happened. Lily told her about the juice on her dress. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can return home and change your dress." Lily felt calm and happy again. They returned home and Lily changed her dress. She picked a new dress that was just as pretty as her favorite one. She wore it to the party and had a lot of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, they decided to make a cake for their neighbor's birthday. They measured all the ingredients and mixed them together. + +While the cake was baking, they went to play outside. When they came back, they saw that their dog had eaten half of the cake! Lily was sad and her mommy was angry. They didn't know what to do. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She took a bow and put it on the remaining cake. She thought it would make it look pretty. When they gave the cake to their neighbor, she said it was delicious and the bow made it look even better. Lily was happy that they could still make their neighbor's birthday special, even though the dog had eaten some of the cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a stuffed bunny that she loved to play with every day. One night, when it was time for bed, Lily's mommy told her to turn off the light using the switch on the wall. + +Lily tried to reach the switch, but it was too high for her. She asked her mommy for help, but her mommy was busy on the phone. Lily got upset and started to cry. + +Her bunny saw her crying and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I can't turn off the light. It's too hard," Lily said while wiping away her tears. + +"Don't worry, it's easy," said the bunny. "Just yawn and stretch your arms up high. You can do it!" + +Lily yawned and stretched her arms up high, and with a little effort, she finally reached the switch and turned off the light. She was so happy that she hugged her bunny tight and went to sleep with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to fly his kite. One day, Timmy's kite got stuck in a tree and he couldn't get it down. Timmy was sad because he loved his kite very much. + +Luckily, Timmy's kind neighbor saw what happened and wanted to help. The neighbor climbed up the tree and was able to replace the kite with a new one. Timmy was so happy and thanked his neighbor for being so kind. + +From that day on, Timmy and his neighbor would fly their kites together and have lots of fun. Timmy learned that sometimes things get stuck or break, but there are always kind people who can help replace them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her puzzle. One day, Lily's mom came in and said, "Lily, let's change your puzzle. I have an amazing new one for you!" Lily was excited and replied, "Yay! I love puzzles!" + +So, Lily's mom brought out the new puzzle. It had many pieces, but Lily didn't mind. She said, "Wow, Mommy, this puzzle is amazing! Can we do it together?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's start putting the pieces together." + +They worked on the puzzle for a while, and Lily was happy to see the picture start to form. She looked up at her mom and said, "Thank you for changing my puzzle, Mommy. This one is so much fun!" Her mom replied, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it." And they continued to work on the puzzle together, enjoying their time spent with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and pretend that they were real. One day, she was playing with her teddy bear when she noticed that he had a big stitch on his arm. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. + +"I'm playing with my teddy bear. He has a big stitch on his arm," Lily replied. + +"Oh, I see. That's very humble of you to still love your teddy bear even though he has a stitch," her mom said. + +"I love my teddy bear no matter what. I pretend that he is my best friend," Lily said with a smile. + +Lily continued to play with her teddy bear and pretend that they were going on adventures together. She didn't care that he had a stitch because to her, he was perfect just the way he was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a wallet on the ground. It was brown and had a zipper. Lily was happy because she knew it belonged to someone and she wanted to give it back. + +Lily saw a man walking by and she asked him if the wallet was his. The man looked surprised and happy. He said, "Yes! Thank you so much, little girl. You are very kind." Lily felt proud and happy that she could help. + +After the man left, Lily stood in the grass and looked up at the blue sky. She felt happy and grateful for the sunshine and for being able to help someone. She knew that doing good things made her feel happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a sheep named Wooly. Wooly had a regular routine every day. He would wake up, eat some grass, and play with his friends in the meadow. One day, Wooly found a marker and decided to mark his wool. He thought it looked very cool with the red mark on his white wool. His friends thought it was funny and wanted to have marks on their wool too. So, Wooly marked all his friends' wool with different colors. They all looked very colorful and happy. From that day on, they played together with their new colorful wool. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily was in her bed and she heard a strange noise. She felt scared and wanted to call her mommy, but she was too impatient to wait for her to come. So, she got out of her bed and went to the door. She opened it slowly and saw that it was just her cat playing with a toy. She felt relieved and went back to her bed. From that night on, Lily wasn't scared of the night anymore because she knew that she could always hear what was going on around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he was always bumping into things because he didn't have enough space. He wanted more space to play with his toys. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. Timmy saw a big, rough tree and he wanted to climb it. He asked his mom if he could climb the tree, but she said it was too dangerous. Timmy was sad because he really wanted to climb the tree. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a big, open field. He ran towards it and started to play with his toys. He had so much space to run around and play. Timmy was very happy because he finally had the space he wanted. He even forgot about the rough tree. From that day on, Timmy loved going to the park to play in the open space. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to do it, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he started to take his toys and put them away. + +While he was cleaning, Timmy saw a machine in his room. He didn't know what it was for, so he asked his mom. His mom told him that it was a vacuum cleaner and it helped clean the floor. Timmy was grateful for the machine because it made his mom's job easier. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it was important to take care of his toys and keep his room clean. He was grateful for everything he had and he knew that his mom worked hard to take care of him. Timmy learned that being helpful and responsible was a good thing and it made him feel happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a furry tail and loved to play with marbles. One day, Benny found a shiny marble and wanted to play with it, but his mom said no. Benny tried to resist, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +Later that day, Benny was playing with his friends when they found a big pile of marbles. Benny's friends wanted to take all the marbles, but Benny knew it wasn't right. He told his friends to resist taking all the marbles and just take a few. + +Benny's friends listened to him and they all played together with their marbles. Benny was happy that he did the right thing and didn't take more than he needed. From then on, Benny knew that it was important to resist doing things that weren't right. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and he wanted to eat something yummy. His mommy suggested that they make some yummy food together. Timmy was excited and he suggested that they make pizza. His mommy said that they needed pepper to make the pizza taste good. Timmy didn't know what pepper was, so his mommy showed him a little jar with black and white things inside. Timmy smelled it and it made him sneeze! They put the pepper on the pizza and it was so yummy that Timmy ate three slices! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he found a hammer hidden behind a bush. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a hammer!" Timmy shouted. + +"Oh, be careful with that," said Mommy. "We need to learn how to use it safely." + +Timmy and Mommy practiced hammering some nails into a piece of wood. Timmy was very excited to learn how to use the hammer. He felt like a big boy! + +After they were finished, Timmy hid the hammer behind the bush again. He couldn't wait to show Daddy what he had learned that day. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He looked very mysterious, and the children in the town were scared of him. But one day, a little boy named Timmy decided to be brave and say hello to the man. + +The man smiled and encouraged Timmy to come closer. He told Timmy that his mustache was his favorite thing about himself. Timmy thought it was funny and said he wished he had a mustache too. + +The man laughed and said that Timmy didn't need a mustache to be cool. He encouraged Timmy to be himself and to be proud of who he was. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of the mysterious man anymore. He realized that sometimes, things that seem scary at first can turn out to be really nice. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little dog named True. True loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, the sun came out and started to shine so bright. True and his friends were so happy to see the sun shining. They ran around and played together. + +As they were playing, they saw something shiny on the ground. It was a little toy car! True picked it up and showed it to his friends. They all thought it was so cool. The car was shiny and bright, just like the sun. + +True and his friends played with the shiny car all day long. They had so much fun in the sun. When it was time to go home, True was tired but happy. He had a great day playing with his friends and finding the shiny toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a shiny diamond on the ground. It was so pretty that she wanted to keep it for herself. + +But her mom told her that it was important to return lost things to their owners. Lily refused to listen and kept the diamond. She showed it to her friends and they all thought it was amazing. + +But one day, Lily lost the diamond herself. She searched and searched but it was nowhere to be found. She felt sad and realized that it was wrong to keep something that didn't belong to her. She learned that it's always better to do the right thing, even if it's unknown what will happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny fell down and hurt his paw. He was very sad and couldn't play anymore. + +Benny's mom hugged him tight and said, "Don't worry Benny, we will heal your paw." Benny felt better when his mom hugged him. + +But Benny was frustrated because he couldn't play with his friends. His mom said, "It's okay to feel frustrated, but soon your paw will heal and you can play again." Benny felt better knowing he would be able to play with his friends soon. + +After a few days, Benny's paw healed and he was able to play with his friends again. They all hugged Benny and were happy he was feeling better. Benny was no longer frustrated and was grateful for his mom's hug and for healing his paw. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very huge and loved to eat peanuts. One day, she went to the market to sell some peanuts. + +At the market, Ellie met a lawyer who was looking for some peanuts. The lawyer was very happy to see Ellie and bought all of her peanuts. Ellie was very happy to have sold all of her peanuts and made a new friend. + +From that day on, Ellie and the lawyer became good friends. They would often meet at the market and talk about their day. Ellie was happy to have met the lawyer and was glad that she could sell her peanuts to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her messy room. Her toys were everywhere, and her mom would always tell her to clean up, but she never listened. + +One day, Lily's mom said they were going to visit the town. Lily was so excited to see all the new things, but her mom told her that she couldn't go until she cleaned her room. + +Lily didn't want to clean her room, but she remembered something her grandma had told her. She said that if you polish something, it will shine like new. So, Lily decided to polish all her toys and put them away in their proper places. + +After she was done, her room looked so clean and organized. Her mom was so proud of her that she took her to the town, where they had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily always remembered to keep her room tidy and polished. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's aunt came to visit. Her aunt was very kind and always gave Lily lots of hugs and kisses. + +Lily's aunt was also very generous. She brought Lily a bag of candy and a new toy to play with. Lily was so happy and thanked her aunt for being so nice. + +Lily loved spending time with her aunt and they had lots of fun together. She loved to name all of her toys and show them to her aunt. They played games and sang songs until it was time for her aunt to go home. Lily was sad to see her go, but she knew her aunt would come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he didn't like it when his little sister disturbed him. One day, Timmy's mother asked him to share his toys with his sister. Timmy found it difficult to share, but he tried his best. + +But then, Timmy's sister started to play with his favourite toy. This disturbed Timmy and he began to cry. His mother saw what was happening and told Timmy that it was important to share with his sister. Timmy's mother helped him understand that sharing can be difficult, but it's important to be kind to others. + +From that day on, Timmy tried his best to share with his sister. It wasn't always easy, but he knew it made his mother happy. Timmy learned that sometimes we have to do things that are difficult to make others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big bowl of water and some sponges to play with. Timmy loved to soak the sponges and squeeze them out. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. They played on the swings and had a picnic. Timmy's mom said, "Let's take a picture to remember this fun day." Timmy smiled and said, "I have a good memory." + +The next day, Timmy's mom showed him the picture they took at the park. Timmy saw the big smile on his face and remembered how much fun he had soaking the sponges. He couldn't wait to play with them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she decided to decorate her ceiling with stars and moons. She was very patient and worked hard to make sure each star and moon was in the right place. + +As she was decorating, she noticed a spider on the ceiling. She didn't like spiders very much, but she remembered that her mommy said to be kind to all creatures. So, she gently scooped up the spider and put it outside. + +After she finished decorating, she lay on her bed and looked up at the ceiling. She felt very proud of her hard work and smiled at the stars and moons. And as she drifted off to sleep, she was happy knowing that her ceiling looked just as pretty as the night sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the park. He loved to catch butterflies with his net. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big bag of powder to play with. Timmy thought it was snow, but his mom told him it was something called "flour". Timmy thought it was easy to make a big mess with the flour. He threw it up in the air and watched it fall down like snowflakes. But then, Timmy accidentally caught some flour in his net while he was trying to catch a butterfly. He giggled and thought it was funny. From that day on, Timmy liked to catch flour with his net too. +Once upon a time, there was a car. The car was very old and it needed to be fixed. The car's owner took it to a mechanic. The mechanic looked at the car and said, "I need to sort through all the parts to fix it." The owner waited patiently while the mechanic worked. After some time, the car was fixed and it ran smoothly. The owner was very happy and drove the car a long way to a distant place. +Once upon a time, there was a big monkey named Bongo. Bongo loved to climb trees and eat bananas. One day, Bongo saw a cocoa tree and decided to climb it. As he climbed, he saw a silly bird that was singing a funny song. Bongo laughed and kept climbing until he reached the top of the tree. + +At the top, Bongo found a big cocoa pod. He opened it and inside he found lots of yummy cocoa beans. Bongo ate the cocoa beans and they tasted so good that he started to dance a silly dance. The silly bird joined in and they danced together until they were tired. + +From that day on, Bongo visited the cocoa tree every day to climb and eat cocoa beans. And every time he climbed the tree, he remembered the silly dance he did with the bird and it made him happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and collect pretty flowers. One day, she met a boy named Timmy who was playing with a colorful ball. + +"Wow, your ball is so pretty! Can I play with it?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, but be careful not to point it at anyone," replied Timmy. + +Lily played with the ball for a while, but then she accidentally threw it too hard and it landed in a pile of powder. Suddenly, the ball exploded and made a loud noise. + +"Oh no, what happened?" cried Lily. + +"The ball was actually a bomb," explained Timmy. "We need to run away quickly!" + +Lily and Timmy ran as fast as they could, but unfortunately, they were not able to escape the explosion. They both got hurt and had to go to the hospital. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and never played with unknown things again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom told her that it was going to snow outside. Lily was very happy because she loved playing in the snow. She asked her mom, "Can you teach me how to make a snowman?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, I can teach you! First, we need to wait for the snow to stop falling." + +Lily waited and waited, but the snow didn't stop. In fact, it started to get worse and worse. The snow was terrible! Lily said to her mom, "I don't want to make a snowman anymore. Can we just stay inside and play games?" + +Her mom said, "That's okay, Lily. We can play games inside until the snow stops. But remember, sometimes things might not turn out the way we want them to. It's important to be flexible and find other things to do." + +Lily learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's always good to have a backup plan. And she also learned that her mom was a great teacher, even when the weather was terrible. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow dog named Spot. Spot loved to jog around the park with his owner, Lily. One day, while they were jogging, Spot's heel started to hurt. "Ouchie!" Spot yelped. "What's wrong, Spot?" asked Lily. "My heel hurts," replied Spot. + +Lily picked up Spot and carried him home. She gave him a big hug and put a bandage on his heel. "There, all better," said Lily. Spot wagged his tail happily. + +The next day, Lily and Spot went for another jog. Spot's heel felt much better. As they jogged, they saw a little girl wearing a yellow dress. "Look, Spot, a girl in yellow!" said Lily. "Woof woof!" barked Spot. The little girl smiled and waved at them as they jogged by. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion. He lived in a jungle with lots of trees and animals. One day, the lion went for a walk and lost his key. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +The lion saw a monkey swinging on a tree and asked, "Have you seen my key?" The monkey said no but he would help the lion find it. They searched high and low but still couldn't find the key. + +Just when the lion was about to give up, a little bird flew down and said, "I saw your key by the river." The lion was so happy and thanked the bird. He found his key and was able to go back home. From that day on, the lion always asked for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe. The giraffe was very tall and loved to eat leaves from the trees. One day, the giraffe saw a beautiful herb growing in a field. The giraffe stopped and gazed at the herb, wondering if it was good to eat. Suddenly, a little bird flew down and told the giraffe that the herb was very tasty. The giraffe was happy and ate the herb, feeling very satisfied. From that day on, the giraffe would often gaze at the field, hoping to find more delicious herbs to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, she went outside to play and saw a big, scary monster. The monster was very dry and looked very mean. + +Lily was very scared, but she remembered that her mommy told her that she could change scary things by being brave. So, she took a deep breath and walked up to the monster. She said, "Hello, Mr. Monster. Why are you so dry? Can I help you?" + +The monster looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "Thank you, little girl. I am dry because I have been wandering in the desert for weeks. Can you give me some water?" Lily ran inside to get some water and when she came back, the monster was gone. + +Lily was sad that she didn't get to help the monster. But then, she heard a loud noise coming from the woods. She went to see what it was and saw that the monster had changed into a big, scary dragon. The dragon breathed fire and burned down the whole village. Lily was very scared and sad. She wished she could have helped the monster before it turned into a dragon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would throw it up in the air and catch it. One day, Timmy went to the beach to swim. He saw a poor little crab that was stuck in a plastic bag. Timmy felt sad for the crab, so he picked it up and threw the bag away. The crab was so happy that it started to swim in the water. Timmy felt proud that he helped the poor crab. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to throw his trash away so that no more animals would get hurt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw a ghost. The ghost was friendly and said, "Hello, Lily!" Lily was scared at first, but then she realized that the ghost was not scary at all. + +Lily asked the ghost, "What do you do all day?" The ghost replied, "I like to float around and watch the beautiful world." Lily thought that was very interesting. + +The ghost and Lily became good friends and played together every day. They would do fun things like chase butterflies and sing songs. Lily thought the ghost was beautiful because it glowed in the dark. + +One day, the ghost had to leave and go back to its ghost world. Lily was sad, but she knew that she would always remember her beautiful ghost friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color on paper. One day, she was drawing a picture of a flower when her crayon broke. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom came and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily said, "My crayon broke and I can't finish my picture." Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have some dependable pencils you can use." + +Lily admired her mom's pencils and used them to finish her picture. She learned that sometimes things may break, but there are always other things that can help us. The moral of the story is to always be prepared and have dependable things to rely on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time for your nap." Lily said, "But I don't want to nap, I want to do yoga!" Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, we can do yoga after your nap." + +Lily took her nap and when she woke up, she was ready to do yoga. She put on her favorite pink yoga pants and said, "Mommy, let's do yoga!" They did downward dog and tree pose. Lily's mom said, "Wow, you're really good at yoga!" + +After they finished yoga, Lily's mom said, "Let's go outside and play." Lily said, "But I'm dirty from playing earlier." Her mom said, "That's okay, we can take a bath after we play." And so, they went outside and played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read books. She had a favorite book that she always carried with her. It was a thick book with lots of pictures inside. + +One day, Lily went to the park to read her book. She sat down on a bench and started to read. But then, a boy came and sat next to her. He saw her book and said, "I disagree. That book is boring." + +Lily was sad because she loved her book. She didn't say anything, but she knew that the boy was wrong. Later that day, Lily saw the boy again. He was sitting alone and looking sad. She went up to him and said, "Do you want to borrow my book? It's really good." The boy smiled and said, "Yes, please!" And that's how Lily made a new friend by sharing her favorite book. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to play with her friend's toy tube. She asked her friend, "Can I borrow your tube?" Her friend said yes, but only if they played a game first. + +The game was a race to see who could run to the end of the yard and back the fastest. Lily and her friend were very competitive and ran as fast as they could. In the end, Lily won the race. + +After the game, Lily's friend said, "You can keep the tube, Lily. You won the race fair and square." But Lily said, "No, I only wanted to borrow it. I will give it back to you tomorrow." + +Lily's friend was very happy that Lily was honest and returned the tube the next day. They continued to have fun playing together and learned that it's important to be honest and not take things without asking. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play golf with her dad. They went to a modern golf course every weekend. + +One day, Lily's dad gave her a new golf club. "Be careful, Lily," he said. "The club is very sharp." + +Lily was excited to try her new club. She swung it and hit the ball really far. "Wow, Dad!" she exclaimed. "I love my new golf club!" + +"I'm glad you like it, Lily," said her dad. "But remember, safety first. Always be careful with sharp things." + +Lily nodded and they continued playing golf together, having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and toys, but she also loved helping her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the store to buy some bread. Lily was excited to go on her own, but she was also a bit anxious because she had never done it before. + +As she walked to the store, she saw a man sitting on the sidewalk. He looked sad and hungry. Lily remembered her mom telling her about helping others, so she went up to the man and gave him a coin. The man smiled and thanked her, and Lily felt happy that she could help. + +When she got to the store, she picked out a loaf of bread and went to pay. But she realized she had lost the coin her mom gave her. Lily felt even more anxious now. She didn't know what to do. That's when the store owner asked her what was wrong. Lily told him what happened and the store owner said, "Don't worry, we can pray together to find the coin." And so they did. + +After they finished praying, Lily looked down and saw the coin on the ground. She picked it up and paid for the bread. As she walked home, she felt proud of herself for helping the man and for finding the lost coin. When she got home, she told her mom and dad all about her adventure. They were proud of her too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to run. He would run everywhere he went, even to the park. One day, Timmy saw a big statue in the park. It was so big and shiny that Timmy wanted to touch it. + +As Timmy got closer to the statue, he saw a man sitting on a bench nearby. The man said, "Be careful, little boy. That statue is very old and delicate." + +Timmy replied, "I just want to touch it a little bit. I won't hurt it." + +The man said, "Okay, but you have to promise to be careful." + +Timmy touched the statue and suddenly it started to shake. The man yelled, "Oh no! You made the statue fall!" + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make it fall. I was just trying to touch it." + +The man said, "It's okay. We can fix it. But next time, be more careful. And don't try anything spicy like that again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy didn't like to eat vegetables, but his mom always told him to eat them because they were good for him. One day, his mom made cauliflower for dinner. Timmy tried a bite, but it tasted bitter and he didn't like it. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, please don't make me eat the cauliflower. It tastes yucky." + +His mom replied, "Timmy, you need to eat your vegetables. They will make you strong and healthy." + +But Timmy didn't want to eat the cauliflower, so he refused. His mom got upset and sent him to bed without any dessert. + +The next day, Timmy woke up feeling sick. His mom took him to the doctor and they found out that Timmy had gotten very sick from not eating his vegetables. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to always eat his vegetables from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and found a cane lying on the ground. She picked it up and started to walk with it. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud scream coming from behind a tree. She felt scared but also very curious about what was making the noise. She walked towards the tree and saw a little squirrel stuck in a branch. It was screaming for help. + +Lily used the cane to gently lift the branch and free the squirrel. The squirrel was very happy and ran away. Lily felt proud of herself for helping the little animal. From that day on, she always carried the cane with her on her adventures in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sport with his friends. They would run and kick the ball and have so much fun. But after playing for a while, Timmy would get tired and need a break. + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park. They were passing the ball to each other and laughing. Timmy was having so much fun, but he started to feel tired. He told his friends he needed to rest for a bit. + +His friends understood and they all sat down together. They talked about their favourite sports and how much they loved playing together. After a few minutes, Timmy felt better and they all got up to play again. It was a great day for playing sport with friends! +Once upon a time, there was a fairy named Lily. She had beautiful wings and an attractive dress. One day, she met a little boy named Timmy. + +Timmy said, "Wow, you're so pretty! Can you show me how to fly?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, let me teach you." She took Timmy to a field and showed him how to twist his body to fly. + +Timmy was so happy and they played together for hours. But then, Timmy accidentally twisted his ankle and couldn't walk anymore. Lily tried to help, but she didn't know how to fix it. + +Timmy started to cry and said, "I want to go home." Lily felt so bad that she couldn't help him. She flew away, feeling sad and alone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she saw a big, shiny trumpet in the window of a store. She asked her mommy if she could have it, but her mommy said no. + +Lily was sad, but then she remembered that she could still have fun in the rain. She put on her raincoat and boots and went outside to look for puddles to jump in. She found a big one and jumped right in, getting her boots and socks all wet. + +As she was jumping, she heard a sound. She looked around and saw a man playing a trumpet under a tree. The sound was beautiful, and Lily was amazed. She went over to the man and asked him if she could try playing the trumpet. He said yes, and Lily blew into the trumpet as hard as she could. It made a funny sound, but Lily was happy that she got to play the trumpet, even if just for a little bit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing outside when she saw a mosquito flying around her. She got scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mama, mama! A mosquito!" Lily cried. + +"It's okay, Lily. Mosquitoes won't hurt you as long as you don't bother them," her mom said. + +Lily felt better, but she still didn't like the mosquito. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and revealed a surprise. The mosquito was actually a tiny fairy! + +"Hello there, little one!" the fairy said. "Don't be scared, I won't harm you." + +Lily was amazed and happy to meet the fairy. She thanked her mom for teaching her not to be afraid of mosquitoes and was excited to tell her friends about the fairy she met. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night and gaze up at the moon. One day, she went to the store with her mommy and saw a big, yellow lemon. It was so bright and pretty that she couldn't stop looking at it. + +As they walked through the store, they heard a noisy sound. It was coming from the toy aisle! Lily ran over to see what was making the noise. It was a little robot that was beeping and buzzing. She thought it was so cool and wanted to take it home with her. + +But before they left, her mommy bought the lemon for Lily. She was so happy and couldn't wait to show her daddy. When they got home, she put the lemon on the table and admired it while the robot continued to make noisy sounds in the background. It was a fun day for Lily and she went to bed dreaming of stars, lemons, and noisy robots. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a big truck with lots of tires. She asked the driver, "Why do you have so many tires?" + +The driver replied, "I need them for my job. They include all different sizes and shapes." + +Lily watched as the driver changed a tire on his truck. It was very quiet while he worked. She asked, "Why are you being so quiet?" + +The driver smiled and said, "I don't want to wake up the neighbors. They might get mad if I make too much noise." + +Lily was happy to learn about tires and how to be quiet. She went home and told her mom all about it. From that day on, she always tried to be quiet when she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk in the park with his mom. One day, they saw a shiny object on the ground. Timmy picked it up and it was a penny. + +"Mommy, look! I found a shiny penny!" Timmy said. + +"That's impressive, Timmy. You have a good eye for finding things," his mom replied. + +Timmy was so happy and he walked with his head held high, proud of his shiny penny. They continued their walk and saw the sun shining brightly in the sky. + +"Mommy, why does the sun shine?" Timmy asked. + +"Well, Timmy, the sun shines because it gives us light and warmth," his mom explained. + +Timmy was amazed by the impressive power of the sun and he continued to walk with his mom, holding his shiny penny tightly in his hand. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his dad. Golf was a game where you hit a small ball with a stick and try to get it into a hole. Timmy's dad always made it look easy, but Timmy had a hard time hitting the ball. + +One day, Timmy's dad decided to show him how to play better. He took Timmy to the golf course and showed him how to hold the stick and hit the ball. Timmy listened carefully and tried his best. It was still hard, but he was getting better. + +After a few tries, Timmy finally hit the ball into the hole. He was so happy and proud of himself. From then on, Timmy and his dad played golf together all the time. It was still hard, but with his dad's help, it became easier. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to walk with his mommy to the grocery store. The sun was shining and the weather was cool, so they put on their jackets and went outside. + +As they walked, Timmy's mommy told him they were going to buy some yummy food for dinner. Timmy was excited to see all the fruits and vegetables at the grocery store. + +When they arrived at the grocery store, Timmy saw a big sign that said "Ice Cream Sale". Timmy's eyes got big and he asked his mommy if they could buy some ice cream. His mommy smiled and said they could get some after they finished shopping. + +After they finished shopping, they went to the ice cream aisle and picked out their favorite flavors. Timmy's mommy paid for the groceries and the ice cream, and they walked back home. Timmy was happy because he got to walk with his mommy and they got some cool ice cream to eat for dessert. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. They would swing on the swings and slide down the slide. Lily loved to play with the other kids too. + +One day, Lily saw a big dog at the park. She was scared because she had never seen such a big dog before. Her mommy and daddy told her not to worry because the dog was friendly. + +After a while, Lily saw that the big dog was really nice and she wasn't scared anymore. She even got to pet the dog and play fetch with him. From that day on, Lily loved going to the park even more because she had a new friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a big nation with lots of people. One day, a group of ignorant people started to make a plan to take over the nation. They wanted to be in charge of everything and make all the rules. + +But there was a wise old man who knew what they were planning. He gathered all the good people of the nation and told them about the plan. Together, they made a better plan to stop the ignorant people from taking over. + +In the end, the good people's plan worked and the ignorant people were stopped. The wise old man taught everyone that it's important to work together and always have a good plan. And that's how the nation stayed happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who loved the sunshine. She would sit outside her house every day and feel the warm sun on her face. One day, a little bird came to visit her. The bird was very curious and started to peck at the old lady's hand. The old lady giggled and said, "Ouch, don't pinch me, little bird!" + +The bird flew away, but the old lady didn't mind. She was happy to have some company. As she sat outside, she watched the clouds go by and felt the gentle breeze. She thought about all the things she had seen in her long life. She remembered playing outside with her friends when she was a little girl, and she remembered falling in love with her husband. + +The old lady was very grateful for all the memories she had. She knew that even though she was getting older, she had lived a very full life. And as she sat in the sunshine, she felt content and at peace. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute dog named Max. Max had soft paws and a mild bark. Lily loved Max very much and they played together every day. + +One day, Lily met a boy named Jack. Jack was very nice and they played together too. Lily liked Jack a lot and they decided to marry when they grew up. Max was happy for Lily and wagged his tail. + +Years went by and Lily and Jack did get married. Max was there too, wagging his tail. Lily was happy to have Jack and Max in her life forever. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard where there were many trees. One day, she found a small bird with a broken wing. The bird couldn't fly and needed help. + +Lily wanted to help the bird, so she gently picked it up and carried it in her hands. She knew she needed to take the bird to her mom, who could help it get better. + +On her way to her mom, Lily saw her big sister, Emily, who was being bossy and telling Lily what to do. But Lily didn't listen and kept carrying the bird to her mom. + +When they got to her mom, she carefully took the bird and put it in her palm. She said that the bird needed rest and time to heal. Lily was happy that she could help the bird and knew that she did the right thing by not listening to her bossy sister. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very clever and loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her toy rocket when it accidentally flew into her brother's room. + +Lily went to her brother's room and asked, "Can you help me find my rocket? It's a missile and I miss it." + +Her brother replied, "Sure, I can help you find it. Let's remove all the pillows and blankets from the bed to see if it's there." + +After they removed all the pillows and blankets, they found the rocket under the bed. Lily was so happy to have her missile back and thanked her brother for his help. From then on, she made sure to be more careful when playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw a flower and wanted to pick it. "Mommy, can I pick the flower?" she asked. "Sure, Lily," her mommy said with a smile. + +After playing on the swings and slide, Lily got sleepy. "Mommy, I want to take a nap," she said. "Okay, let's go home so you can sleep," her mommy replied. When they got home, Lily went to her bed and fell asleep with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a big and heavy bear. He liked to stay in his cave all day long. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the forest. As he was walking, he saw a pretty butterfly. The butterfly was so beautiful that the bear wanted to bow to it. But he was too heavy to bow down. So, he just waved his paw and said hello to the butterfly. The butterfly was happy to see the bear and decided to stay with him for the rest of the day. They had fun playing together and the bear realized that sometimes it's okay to just wave and say hello instead of bowing down. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with puzzles. He had a big puzzle with lots of pieces. Timmy would use his fingers to put the pieces together. Sometimes, the puzzle was hard and Timmy would get frustrated. + +One day, Timmy went to the store with his mom. He saw an ugly puzzle with a picture of a monster on it. Timmy didn't want it because it was ugly. But his mom said they could use it to play together. + +When they got home, Timmy and his mom sat down to use the ugly puzzle. It was hard, but they worked together and put all the pieces in the right place. Timmy was happy that he could use the ugly puzzle and play with his mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and chase butterflies. One day, she saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. She knew it meant rain was coming. + +Lily's mom told her to come inside, but Lily wanted to stay outside and watch the rain. Her mom said it was okay, but only if she stayed under the big, strong tree in the yard. + +Lily watched as the rain fell from the sky and made puddles on the ground. She waited and waited, hoping to see a rainbow. Finally, the rain stopped and the sun came out. And there it was - a beautiful, colorful rainbow in the sky! + +Lily was so happy that her mom had permitted her to stay outside and watch the rain. She knew that if she had gone inside, she wouldn't have seen the rainbow. From that day on, Lily always remembered to stay under the big, strong tree when it rained so she could see the rainbow. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily woke up today feeling happy. She wanted to go for a drive with her mommy. "Mommy, can we drive to the park today?" she asked. + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, we can drive to the park today. But first, let's have breakfast." + +Lily ate her soft toast and drank her milk. Then she got into the car with her mommy and they drove to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Lily had so much fun! + +On the drive back home, Lily fell asleep in the car. When they got home, her mommy carried her inside and put her in her soft bed. Lily smiled and said, "Today was a great day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears in her bedroom. Her bedroom was very cozy and had a big bed where she slept at night. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her bedroom and put away all of her toys. Lily didn't want to clean up her toys, but her mom demanded that she do it right away. + +Lily started to clean up her toys, but she was going very slow. Her mom told her to clean up fast so they could go outside and play. Lily tried to clean up as fast as she could, and finally, her bedroom was clean. She was very happy and proud of herself for cleaning up her bedroom. From that day on, Lily always cleaned up her bedroom fast when her mom asked her to do it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, they saw a big pot of soup on the stove. It smelled so good! Lily's friends wanted to try it, but Lily knew it was not theirs to take. She said, "We should not take the soup, it's not ours." + +One of Lily's friends, named Timmy, wanted to poke the soup with a stick. Lily said, "No, we should not poke things that are not ours." Her friends listened to her and they all went to play on the swings. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her how famous her great-grandmother was for always doing the right thing. Lily realized that doing the right thing, like not taking things that do not belong to us and not poking things that are not ours, is what makes us truly great. From that day on, Lily always tried to do the right thing and be like her famous great-grandmother. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with blocks and build towers. He had a big box of blocks that he liked to pack up and take with him everywhere he went. + +One day, Timmy went to visit his grandma. She had an ancient toy box that she kept in the attic. Timmy climbed up the stairs and opened the toy box. Inside, he found some old blocks that his mom used to play with when she was little. + +Timmy packed up the blocks and brought them downstairs to show his grandma. "Look, grandma! I found some ancient blocks!" he exclaimed. His grandma smiled and said, "Those blocks are very special. They belonged to your mom when she was your age." + +Timmy was so excited to play with the ancient blocks. He built a tall tower and showed it to his grandma. She was impressed and said, "You're a great builder, Timmy. Maybe one day you'll build something even bigger and better than this ancient tower." Timmy smiled and said, "I will, grandma. I will." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his favorite toy car. One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, wanted to play with his toy car. Timmy didn't want to share his toy car because he loved it so much. + +Lily kept asking Timmy to let her play with the toy car, but Timmy resisted and said, "No, it's mine!" Lily started to feel frustrated and sad because she really wanted to play with the toy car too. + +Finally, Timmy's mom came into the room and said, "Timmy, you should share your toys with your sister. It's not nice to make her feel frustrated." Timmy thought about it and decided to let Lily play with the toy car. Lily was so happy and they both played together, sharing the toy car and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bear. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a toy car and wanted to play with him. But the boy demanded that she give him her teddy bear as a prize for playing with him. + +Lily didn't want to give up her teddy bear, but she also wanted to play with the boy. She thought and thought, and finally came up with an idea. She told the boy that she would be patient and wait for him to finish playing with his toy car. Then, he could play with her teddy bear and she could play with his toy car. + +The boy agreed, and they played together happily. Lily learned that sometimes you need to be patient and think of solutions to conflicts. She also learned that a prize doesn't always have to be something you give away, it can be something you share. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a shiny object on the ground. It was a red ball! Timmy was so happy. He picked it up and started to play with it. He threw the ball up high and caught it. + +Suddenly, Timmy's big brother came in the room. His brother was very rough and liked to play rough too. He saw Timmy playing with the ball and wanted to play too. Timmy was scared that his brother would take his ball away, but his brother just wanted to play together. They threw the ball back and forth, laughing and having fun. + +Timmy was happy that he found the red ball and even happier that he got to play with his big brother. From that day on, they played together every day and Timmy's brother wasn't so rough anymore. They had fun and played with all kinds of toys together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her sweet-smelling teddy bear. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and wanted to play with her toy. But Lily didn't want to share her special toy with him. + +Her brother got upset and started to cry. Lily felt bad for making him cry, so she decided to make it up to him by making him a sweet treat. She went to the kitchen and found some sugar and flour. She mixed them together and added some water. + +Soon, she had made a batch of sweet cookies. She gave one to her brother and he stopped crying. They both enjoyed their sweet treats together and played with their toys happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the shore and collect seashells. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her cut some vegetables for dinner. Timmy was excited to help and grabbed a sharp knife from the kitchen. + +As Timmy was cutting the vegetables, he accidentally cut his finger with the sharp knife. He cried out in pain and his mom rushed over to help him. She cleaned the cut and put a band-aid on it. + +After that day, Timmy learned that knives are very sharp and can hurt you if you're not careful. He promised to always be careful when using sharp objects. The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful and pay attention when using sharp objects. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went on a tour with his mommy and daddy. They walked and walked, looking at all the pretty things around them. Timmy was very curious and asked lots of questions. + +Suddenly, a friendly tour guide appeared and asked if they wanted to follow him. The guide led them to a big castle with a moat and drawbridge. Timmy was so excited! + +They went inside and saw lots of old things like swords and crowns. The guide told them stories about the castle and Timmy listened carefully. He was happy to be on the tour and to learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Max. Max was very intelligent and he loved to play with his toys. One day, Max and his family felt a big shake. It was an earthquake! The ground was moving and things were falling. Max was scared, but he knew what to do. He barked and barked until his family woke up. They were safe because Max was there to protect them. Max was happy to have helped his family during the earthquake. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to wear pretty jewelry. One day, she saw an incredible necklace in the store. She asked her mommy to buy it for her. Her mommy said no because it cost too much money. + +Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She took some paper and cut it into little pieces. Then she colored the pieces with her markers and made her own jewelry. It wasn't as incredible as the one in the store, but Lily was happy because she made it herself. + +From that day on, Lily wore her homemade jewelry everywhere she went. She was proud of what she had made and didn't need an expensive necklace to make her happy. +Lily and Sam were very hungry. They wanted to eat turkey for lunch. But they had a problem. The turkey was too big for them to cut. + +"Mom, can you help us?" Lily asked. "We want to eat turkey, but we can't cut it." + +Mom smiled and came to the kitchen. She took a big knife and a big fork. She put the fork in the turkey and used the knife to cut a piece. + +"Snap!" The knife made a loud sound as it cut through the turkey. Lily and Sam jumped and laughed. + +"Here you go, kids. A perfect piece of turkey for each of you. Enjoy your lunch!" Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily and Sam said. They took their plates and went to the table. They ate the turkey and liked it very much. It was juicy and tasty. + +They were happy and full. They gave Mom a big hug and a kiss. They said, "You are the best, Mom! We love you and we love turkey!" +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or shells. They put them in a box and pretended they were treasure. + +One day, they found something very shiny and pretty. It was a gem. It was red and sparkly and smooth. Anna and Ben both wanted to have it. + +"Give me the gem!" Anna said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, I want it!" Ben said. "It is mine!" + +They pulled and tugged on the gem. They were both very strong. But the gem was not. It split in two. Anna and Ben each had a half of the gem. They looked at it and felt sad. + +The gem was not shiny and pretty anymore. It was broken and dull. Anna and Ben wished they had not split the gem. They wished they had shared it. + +They looked at each other and said sorry. They hugged and said they were friends. They decided to put the gem back in the dirt. Maybe it would grow back together. Maybe someone else would find it and be happy. + +They went to their box and looked at their treasure. They had many shiny things. They had coins and buttons and shells. They had enough to share. They picked some things and gave them to each other. They said they were useful and fun. + +Anna and Ben smiled and played in the garden. They were happy. They had learned to share. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to help their dad. Their dad was a baker who made bread and cakes for people. Every morning, Tom and Sam would deliver some bread and cakes to their neighbors. They would use a big basket and a bike. + +One day, their dad gave them a special cake to deliver. It was for Mrs. Lee, who was very nice and always gave them cookies. The cake had a lot of frosting and decorations. It looked very yummy. Tom and Sam wanted to taste it, but their dad said no. He said they had to be careful and not ruin the cake. + +Tom and Sam put the cake in the basket and rode their bike. On the way, they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running after them. Tom and Sam were scared. They pedaled faster, but the dog was faster. The dog jumped on the basket and tried to bite the cake. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom shouted. "This is not for you!" + +Sam saw a knife in the basket. It was a regular knife that their dad used to cut bread. Sam had an idea. He grabbed the knife and waved it at the dog. He hoped the dog would be afraid and leave them alone. + +But the dog was not afraid. The dog was angry. The dog bit the knife and pulled it from Sam's hand. The knife flew in the air and landed on the cake. The cake was cut in half and fell on the ground. The dog ate the cake and ran away. + +Tom and Sam were very sad. They had ruined the cake and made Mrs. Lee unhappy. They did not know what to do. They went back to their dad and told him what happened. Their dad was not angry. He was sorry for them. He said they should not have used the knife. He said the knife was dangerous and not a toy. He said they should have asked for help or gone another way. + +Tom and Sam learned their lesson. They said they were sorry and hugged their dad. Their dad made another cake for Mrs. Lee and gave them some cookies. He said he was proud of them for being honest and brave. He said they were good boys who liked to help. He said he loved them very much. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toy animals in the garden. They liked to make noises and pretend they were in the jungle. Tim had a big lion and Lily had a small monkey. + +One day, Tim wanted to scare Lily with his lion. He hid behind a bush and waited for Lily to come near. When she did, he jumped out and roared. "I am the king of the jungle!" he said. "My lion is powerful and can squeeze your head!" + +Lily was not scared. She laughed and said, "My monkey is smarter and faster than your lion. He can climb trees and swing from vines. He can tickle your lion's nose and make him sneeze!" + +Tim and Lily started to chase each other with their toy animals. They ran and jumped and rolled on the grass. They had fun and forgot to be angry. They were friends and shared their toys. They learned that being powerful is not as important as being kind. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. They saw a big box in the living room and wondered what was inside. They decided to open it and see. + +Inside the box, they found a big, shiny car that was a luxury for children. It had four wheels, a horn, and a seat for two. Lila and Ben were very happy and wanted to try it. They lifted the car out of the box, but it was very heavy. They had to use all their strength to move it. + +They pushed the car to the backyard, where they had more space to play. They took turns to sit in the car and honk the horn. They pretended to drive around and have fun. They did not share the car with their friends, who came to visit. They said the car was only for them. + +But their friends were not happy. They felt left out and sad. They did not want to play with Lila and Ben anymore. They went away and found other things to do. Lila and Ben did not notice. They were too busy with their car. + +Soon, the car ran out of battery. It stopped moving and honking. Lila and Ben tried to push it, but it was too heavy. They could not move it back to the box. They looked around and saw that they were alone. Their friends were gone. They felt lonely and bored. They wished they had shared their car and played with their friends. They realized that having a luxury was not worth losing their friends. + +The moral of the story is: Be generous and kind to your friends, or you may end up alone. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One morning, they woke up very early and saw the sunrise. The sky was pink and orange and the sun was bright and warm. + +"Look, Lily, the sunrise is so fair!" Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben, it is fair and pretty. Let's go outside and march to the park!" Lily said. + +They put on their shoes and coats and ran to the door. They asked their mom if they could go outside. + +"Can we go outside, mom? Please, please, please?" they said. + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can go outside, but only for a little while. And stay close to the house, okay?" + +"Okay, mom, thank you!" they said. + +They opened the door and went outside. They saw some birds and flowers and trees. They held hands and started to march. + +"March, march, march, we are going to the park!" they sang. + +They marched and sang and had fun. They saw the sunrise and felt happy. They were fair and kind to each other. They loved to play outside. +Tara was a cat who liked to tease. She would hide under the sofa and jump out at the dog, Max, when he walked by. She would scratch the curtains and knock over the vase. She would run away when her owner tried to pet her. + +One day, Tara saw a bird outside the window. She wanted to catch it and play with it. She ran to the door and meowed loudly. Her owner heard her and opened the door. Tara dashed outside and chased the bird. + +But the bird was too fast and too smart for Tara. It flew high in the sky and then landed on a branch. Tara tried to climb the tree, but she slipped and fell. She hurt her paw and her tail. She felt scared and alone. + +She heard Max barking from inside the house. He saw Tara and wanted to help her. He ran to the door and barked louder. His owner heard him and opened the door. Max ran outside and found Tara. + +"Are you okay, Tara?" Max asked. He licked her paw and her tail. He was kind and gentle. + +Tara felt sorry for teasing Max. She realized he was a good friend. She meowed softly and rubbed her head against his fur. She was grateful and happy. + +"Thank you, Max," Tara said. "You are a good dog. I will not tease you anymore." + +Max wagged his tail and smiled. He was glad that Tara was okay. He hoped that she meant what she said. + +Their owner saw them and smiled too. He picked up Tara and carried her inside. He gave her some food and water and a soft bed. He petted Max and praised him. He was proud of his pets. + +Tara and Max learned a lesson that day. They learned that teasing is not fun and that friendship is better. They learned to be nice to each other and to their owner. They lived happily ever after. +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around for Tom, but she could not see him. Where did he go? + +She walked to the big tree and looked behind it. No Tom. She walked to the slide and looked under it. No Tom. She walked to the bench and looked on it. No Tom. She started to feel sad and scared. Where was Tom? Did he vanish? + +She called out, "Tom, where are you? I can't find you. Come out, come out, please!" + +She heard a giggle from behind the bushes. She ran to the bushes and pushed them aside. There was Tom, hiding and smiling. He jumped out and said, "Boo! I scared you, Lily!" + +Lily felt a mix of feelings. She was angry that Tom tricked her, but she was also glad that he was safe and not vanished. She said, "Tom, that was not nice. You made me worry. Don't do that again, okay?" + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just having fun. I didn't mean to make you worry. I won't do that again, okay?" + +Lily and Tom hugged and made up. They decided to play another game, but this time, they would stay close to each other. They heard a loud sound from the park gate. It was their mom, calling them. It was time to go home. They ran to their mom, holding hands. Their mom was happy to see them. She said, "Did you have fun, kids?" + +They said, "Yes, mom, we had fun. But Tom vanished and I couldn't find him. He scared me, but then he said sorry. We are friends again." + +Their mom said, "I'm glad you are friends again, but don't vanish like that, Tom. It's not safe. You have to stay where I can see you, okay?" + +Tom said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I won't vanish again." + +Lily said, "Me too, mom. I won't vanish either." + +Their mom said, "Good. Now let's go home. I have a surprise for you. It's your favorite cake!" + +Lily and Tom cheered and followed their mom. They were happy and hungry. They forgot about the alarm that they heard in the park. It was just a fire truck passing by. They didn't know that it was going to a house that was on fire. They didn't know that someone had vanished in the fire. They didn't know that someone was not glad at all. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a grill. The grill was for their dad to cook meat and corn when it was sunny and warm. Tom and Sam knew they were not allowed to touch the grill, because it was hot and dangerous. + +One day, Tom and Sam were bored and wanted to have some fun. They saw the grill and had an idea. They decided to use the grill to make their own food. They found some bread, cheese and ham in the kitchen and took them outside. They opened the grill and put the bread, cheese and ham on it. Then they closed the grill and waited. + +They did not know how to use the grill. They did not turn it on or off. They did not check the food. They did not see the smoke or smell the fire. They just played with their toys and forgot about the grill. + +Soon, the grill was very hot and the food was burned. The fire grew bigger and bigger and reached the grass and the trees. The smoke was thick and black and filled the air. Tom and Sam heard a loud noise and saw the flames. They were scared and ran to the house. They called for their dad and mom. + +Their dad and mom came outside and saw the fire. They were angry and sad. They called the firemen to put out the fire. They scolded Tom and Sam for using the grill without permission. They said they could have been hurt or worse. They said they had to pay a lot of money to fix the yard and the grill. They said they were not allowed to play outside for a long time. Tom and Sam cried and said they were sorry. They wished they had not used the grill. They learned a hard lesson. +Lily did not like gym. She had to run and jump and throw balls. She was not good at any of these things. She was good at reading and drawing and singing. She liked these things better. + +One day, the gym teacher said they would play a new game. It was called dodgeball. Lily did not know what dodgeball was. She saw the teacher give each team a big red ball. The teacher said they had to throw the ball at the other team and try not to get hit. + +Lily was scared. She did not want to get hit by the ball. She did not want to throw the ball either. She tried to hide behind her friends. But the other team saw her. They threw the ball at her. It hit her in the face. It hurt. Lily started to cry. + +The teacher stopped the game. He ran to Lily and asked if she was okay. He gave her a tissue and a hug. He said he was sorry. He said dodgeball was not for everyone. He said Lily was smart and had other talents. He said he would let her choose the next game. + +Lily sighed. She was glad the teacher was nice. She was glad the game was over. She wiped her tears and smiled. She said she wanted to play a game with words. She said she knew a lot of words. She said she could teach the other kids some new words. The teacher nodded. He said that was a good idea. He said Lily was smart and kind. He said he was proud of her. Lily felt happy. She liked words. She liked the teacher. She liked gym a little bit more. +Tim and Lily were twins who loved to race each other. They raced on their bikes, on their feet, and even on their spoons. They always had fun, but sometimes they argued about who was faster. + +One day, their mom made them a yummy lunch of pasta and sauce. She told them to eat well and be nice to each other. She also said she had a surprise for them after lunch. + +Tim and Lily ate their pasta quickly, but they did not forget the sauce. They liked the sauce a lot. It was red and sweet and made their mouths happy. They both wanted to have more sauce than the other. + +"I have more sauce than you!" Tim said. + +"No, you don't! I have more sauce than you!" Lily said. + +They started to scoop more sauce from the bowl, but the bowl was almost empty. They saw one big spoonful of sauce left in the bowl. They both reached for it at the same time. + +"Let go! It's mine!" Tim said. + +"Let go! It's mine!" Lily said. + +They pulled and pulled, but neither of them would let go. They pulled so hard that the spoon flew out of their hands and the sauce splashed all over their faces and clothes. + +They looked at each other and started to laugh. They were both covered in sauce. They realized they had been silly and greedy. They hugged and said sorry to each other. + +Their mom came back and saw them. She smiled and said, "You two are such a mess! But I'm glad you made up. Now, do you want to see your surprise?" + +Tim and Lily nodded and followed their mom. She took them to the backyard, where they saw two shiny new scooters. They had stickers and bells and baskets. They were the same color as the sauce. + +"These are for you, my reliable racers," their mom said. "You always finish what you start, and you always help each other. I'm proud of you." + +Tim and Lily hugged their mom and thanked her. They were so happy and excited. They put on their helmets and got on their scooters. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Ready, set, go!" they said, and raced away. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. Lily saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. She said to Ben, "Come on, let's go up the hill. It will be fun." + +Ben was scared. He said, "No, Lily, it is too high. I might fall and hurt myself." He stayed on the ground. + +Lily said, "Don't be scared, Ben. I will help you. You can do it. I will encourage you." She took his hand and started to climb. + +Ben followed Lily. He was still scared, but he wanted to try. He said, "OK, Lily, I will try. But be careful." + +They climbed and climbed. They reached the top of the hill. They saw the whole park and the sky. They felt happy and proud. They said, "Wow, we did it. We are so brave." + +They hugged and smiled. Then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She said, "Lily, Ben, it is time to go home. Come down from the hill." + +Lily and Ben said, "OK, mom, we are coming." They started to go down. + +But then, Lily slipped and fell. She scraped her knee. She cried, "Ow, ow, ow. It hurts." + +Ben saw Lily. He ran to her. He said, "Lily, are you OK? Don't cry. I will help you." He took off his scarf and wrapped it around her knee. He said, "This is a bandage. It will make you feel better." + +Lily stopped crying. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are so kind. You are a good friend." + +Ben said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too. You encouraged me to climb the hill. You are so brave." + +They hugged and smiled. Then they went to their mom. She said, "Oh, Lily, what happened to your knee? Are you OK?" + +Lily said, "I fell, mom. But Ben helped me. He gave me a bandage. He is a good friend." + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. But I'm glad Ben helped you. He is a good friend. You are both good friends. And you are both brave. But next time, be more careful. The hill is too high for you." + +She kissed Lily's knee and Ben's cheek. She said, "Let's go home. I will give you some cookies and milk. You will feel safe and warm." + +Lily and Ben said, "OK, mom. We love you." They held hands and walked home. They were happy. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today they go to the park. They see a big ball. It is red and blue and yellow. They want to bounce the ball. + +"Can we bounce the ball, please?" Lily asks the man who has the ball. + +"Sure, you can bounce the ball. But be careful. The ball is very big and heavy. You need to exercise your arms and legs to bounce it," the man says. + +Lily and Ben take the ball. They try to bounce it. But the ball is too big and heavy for them. They can only bounce it a little bit. The ball goes up and down very slow. + +"This is hard," Lily says. + +"Yes, it is hard. But it is fun, too," Ben says. + +They keep bouncing the ball. They exercise their arms and legs. They laugh and smile. They have fun with the big ball. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they also knew they had to be obedient. Their mom told them to stay near the bench and not go too far. + +One day, they saw a big puddle near the fence. It looked like fun. They wanted to splash and jump in it. They looked at their mom. She was talking to another mom on the bench. She did not see them. + +Tom and Anna ran to the puddle. They took off their boots and socks. They threw them on the grass. They jumped in the puddle. They laughed and splashed. They got wet and muddy. + +But then they heard their mom call their names. She sounded angry. She saw them in the puddle. She saw their boots and socks on the grass. She walked to them. She looked very mad. + +Tom and Anna got scared. They knew they were not obedient. They knew they did not remain near the bench. They knew they did something bad. They got out of the puddle. They put on their boots and socks. They were wet and muddy. They said sorry to their mom. They hoped she would not be too mad. +Lily and Max love to play at the beach. They like to build sand castles, collect shells and splash in the water. Sometimes they see people surf on big waves. They think it looks fun and exciting. + +One day, they ask their mom if they can try to surf too. Their mom says, "Surfing is not for little kids. It is too hard and too dangerous. You need to be big and strong and know how to swim well. You also need a reliable board and a teacher. I do not permit you to surf." + +Lily and Max feel sad and disappointed. They do not understand why their mom is so strict. They think they can learn to surf if they try. They see a surf shop nearby. They have an idea. + +They sneak away from their mom and go to the surf shop. They see a lot of colorful boards and suits. They find a small board that they can carry. They put on some suits that are too big for them. They look like surfers. + +They run to the water with their board. They try to paddle and catch a wave. But they do not know what to do. The board is too heavy and slippery. The suits are too loose and wet. The water is too deep and cold. The waves are too fast and strong. They fall off the board and get scared. + +They hear their mom calling their names. She sees them in the water and runs to help them. She is angry and worried. She pulls them out of the water and hugs them. She says, "What were you thinking? You could have drowned! You are not ready to surf. You need to listen to me. I only want to keep you safe. I love you." + +Lily and Max feel sorry and ashamed. They realize their mom is right. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We wanted to surf like the big people. We did not mean to make you mad. We love you too." + +Their mom says, "I forgive you, but you have to promise me to never do that again. Surfing is not a game. It is a sport that requires skill and practice. Maybe when you are older and more prepared, I will let you take some lessons. But for now, you can only watch and admire." + +Lily and Max agree and nod. They return the board and the suits to the surf shop. They apologize to the owner. They go back to their mom and play with her at the beach. They still like to watch the surfers, but they do not try to copy them. They know they have to wait and learn. They are happy to have a mom who cares for them. +Lily and Sam were bored. They wanted to play outside, but it was raining. They looked out the window and saw the gray sky and the wet grass. + +"Let's imagine we are in a sunny place," Lily said. "Where do you want to go?" + +Sam thought for a moment. He liked the beach. He liked the sand and the water and the shells. "Let's imagine we are at the beach," he said. + +"Okay," Lily agreed. She grabbed a cheap blanket and spread it on the floor. She pretended it was a towel. She took some pillows and stuffed animals and put them on the blanket. She pretended they were her friends. She also found a bucket and a spoon and pretended they were for making sandcastles. + +Sam joined her on the blanket. He took a ball and pretended it was a beach ball. He threw it to Lily and she threw it back. They laughed and had fun. They pretended they could hear the waves and the seagulls. They pretended they could feel the sun and the breeze. + +They forgot about the rain. They imagined they were at the beach. They were happy. +Jill liked to number her dolls. She had five dolls and she gave each one a number. One was Anna, two was Bella, three was Clara, four was Dora and five was Ella. She put a sticker on each doll's dress with their number. She was very proud of her dolls. + +One day, Jill's brother Jack came into her room. He was bored and wanted to play. He saw Jill's dolls and thought they looked funny. He took off their stickers and mixed them up. He laughed and ran away. Jill was very sad and angry. She did not know which doll was which. + +Jill cried and told her mom what Jack did. Mom was not happy with Jack. She called him and told him to come back. She asked him why he was mean to Jill's dolls. Jack said he was just having fun. Mom said that was not fun, that was rude. She told him to say sorry to Jill and help her fix her dolls. + +Jack said sorry to Jill, but he did not mean it. He did not like dolls. He thought they were silly and boring. He did not remember which sticker belonged to which doll. He tried to guess, but he was wrong. He put one on Anna, two on Dora, three on Ella, four on Bella and five on Clara. He hoped Jill would not notice. + +Jill looked at her dolls and saw that they were wrong. She knew her dolls very well. She knew that Anna had a red lip, Bella had a blue lip, Clara had a pink lip, Dora had a green lip and Ella had a purple lip. She also knew that Anna was graceful, Bella was smart, Clara was sweet, Dora was brave and Ella was funny. She saw that Jack had mixed up their numbers and their personalities. She was very upset and told Jack that he had made a big mistake. She took off the stickers and put them back on the right dolls. She hugged her dolls and told them she loved them. She told Jack to go away and never touch her dolls again. Jack felt bad and wished he had not been mean to Jill's dolls. He learned his lesson and never bothered them again. +Lila was a very independent cat. She liked to do things by herself, without any help from her humans. She did not like to wear a collar, or to sleep in a basket, or to play with toys. She liked to explore the garden, and to hunt for mice, and to nap in the sun. + +One day, Lila smelled something very yummy. It was tuna, her favorite food. She followed the smell to the kitchen, where she saw a big can on the counter. She jumped up and tried to open it, but it was too hard. She scratched and bit the can, but it did not open. She was very frustrated and hungry. + +Then she heard a voice. It was her human, Emma. Emma saw Lila on the counter, and smiled. She said, "Lila, do you want some tuna?" She took the can and opened it with a tool. She put some tuna in a bowl and put it on the floor. She said, "Here you go, Lila. Enjoy your tuna." + +Lila looked at the bowl and then at Emma. She was tempted by the tuna, but she did not want to seem too eager. She wanted to show Emma that she was independent, and that she did not need her. She pretended to ignore the bowl and the human. She walked away from the counter and jumped on the sofa. She lay down and licked her paw. + +Emma was not fooled by Lila's act. She knew that Lila was proud and stubborn, but also curious and smart. She decided to try a different approach. She took the bowl and the can, and went to the living room. She sat on the floor and said, "Lila, do you want to share some tuna with me?" She put the bowl in front of her and the can next to her. She took a fork and scooped some tuna from the can. She said, "Mmm, this is delicious. Do you want some?" + +Lila watched Emma from the sofa. She smelled the tuna again, and felt her mouth water. She wondered what it would be like to share some tuna with Emma. She thought that maybe Emma was not so bad, and that maybe she could be her friend. She decided to give it a try. She got off the sofa and walked slowly to Emma. She kneel down next to her and sniffed the bowl. She licked some tuna and said, "Meow." + +Emma smiled and said, "Good girl, Lila. I'm glad you like it." She stroked Lila's fur and said, "You are a very independent cat, but you can also be a very sweet cat. I love you, Lila." She gave Lila a kiss and said, "Let's eat some tuna together, okay?" + +Lila purred and said, "Meow." She ate some more tuna and rubbed her head against Emma's leg. She felt happy and warm. She thought that maybe being independent was good, but being loved was better. She thought that maybe she could have both. She thought that maybe she and Emma could be a family. +Lily was a big girl who liked to help her mom. One day, her mom asked her to hold a basket of apples and follow her to the market. Lily was happy to do that. She held the basket with both hands and walked behind her mom. + +On the way, they saw a little boy who was crying. He had fallen down and hurt his knee. His mom was not there. Lily felt sorry for him. She wanted to give him an apple to make him feel better. She put the basket down and took out an apple. + +But when she did that, a dog came and took the basket. It ran away with the apples. Lily and her mom were shocked. They tried to chase the dog, but it was too fast. They lost the basket and the apples. + +Lily was very sad. She had lost her mom's apples and she had not helped the boy. She said sorry to her mom. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You did a good thing. You wanted to share and be kind. That is more important than apples. I'm proud of you." + +Lily felt a little better. She still wished she had the apples, but she was glad her mom was not angry. She learned that she should always hold the basket tight and not let go. She also learned that being generous and caring is fine. She hoped the boy and the dog were fine too. +Lily liked to write stories. She had a big book and a red pen. She wrote about her toys, her friends, and her dreams. She wrote every night before she went to sleep. + +One night, she looked out of her window and saw the moon. It was big and bright and round. She wondered what it was like to go to the moon. She decided to write a story about it. + +She wrote: "Lily went to the moon. She wore a space suit and a helmet. She flew in a rocket. She saw stars and planets. She landed on the moon. She walked on the moon. She met a moon man. He was smelly. He said, 'Hello, Lily. Do you want to play with me?'" + +Lily stopped writing. She thought for a moment. She did not want to play with a smelly moon man. She wanted to go back to her home. She wrote: "Lily said, 'No, thank you. You are too smelly. I want to go home.' She ran to her rocket. She flew back to Earth. She was happy to see her mom and dad. She hugged them and said, 'I love you.' She went to bed. She dreamed of the moon." + +Lily smiled. She liked her story. She closed her book and turned off her light. She said, "Good night, moon. Good night, smelly moon man. Good night, stars. Good night, everyone." She fell asleep. +Sara was sad. She missed her grandma, who lived far away. She wanted to hug her and talk to her. She looked at the phone on the table. She knew how to use it, but she was not allowed to call anyone without asking. + +She went to her mom, who was busy in the kitchen. "Mom, can I call grandma?" she asked in a small voice. + +Mom smiled and put down her spoon. "Of course, sweetie. You can call grandma anytime you want. She loves to hear from you." She picked up the phone and dialed the number. She handed the phone to Sara. + +"Hello?" a familiar voice said. + +"Hi, grandma! It's me, Sara!" Sara said happily. + +"Hi, Sara! I'm so glad you called. How are you, my dear?" grandma said. + +"I'm good, grandma. But I miss you. I wish you were here." Sara said. + +"I miss you too, Sara. But I'm always in your heart, and you're always in mine. And we can talk on the phone whenever we want. That's a wonderful thing, don't you think?" grandma said. + +"Yes, grandma. It is. I love you, grandma." Sara said. + +"I love you too, Sara. You're a very smart and kind girl. And you have a very colorful imagination. You always make me smile with your stories." grandma said. + +"Thank you, grandma. You always comfort me with your words. You're the best grandma ever." Sara said. + +They talked for a while, and Sara felt happy and warm. She thanked her mom for letting her call grandma, and gave her a big hug. She learned that even when she was sad, she could find comfort in talking to someone who loved her. And she learned that the phone was a magical thing that could connect her to her grandma, no matter how far away she was. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Tom sees a new toy in the shop. It is a big truck with lights and sounds. Tom wants the toy very much. He asks his mom to buy it for him. + +"Mom, can I have the truck, please?" Tom says. + +"Sorry, Tom, but the truck is too expensive. We don't have enough money for it. Maybe you can save some money and buy it later," Mom says. + +Tom is sad. He really wants the truck. He thinks of a plan. He decides to take the truck when Mom is not looking. He puts the truck in his bag and walks out of the shop. + +Sue sees Tom with the truck. She is surprised. She knows that Tom did not buy the truck. She knows that Tom did a bad thing. She wants to tell Tom to give the truck back. + +"Tom, where did you get the truck?" Sue says. + +"I got it from the shop. It is mine now," Tom says. + +"No, Tom, you did not get it from the shop. You took it without paying. That is wrong. That is against the law. You have to give it back," Sue says. + +"What is the law?" Tom says. + +"The law is the rule that everyone has to follow. The law says that you cannot take things that are not yours. If you break the law, you will get in trouble. The shop owner will be angry. The police will come. You will have to speak to them. You will have to say sorry. You will have to give the truck back. You might have to pay a fine. You might lose your toys. You might lose your friends. You don't want that, do you?" Sue says. + +Tom is scared. He does not want to get in trouble. He does not want to lose his truck. He does not want to lose his friends. He realizes that he made a mistake. He decides to listen to Sue. He decides to give the truck back. + +"OK, Sue, you are right. I did a bad thing. I will give the truck back. I will say sorry. I will follow the law. I hope the shop owner and the police will forgive me. I hope you will still be my friend," Tom says. + +Sue is happy. She is proud of Tom. She thinks that Tom is brave and honest. She thinks that Tom learned a lesson. She hugs Tom and says, "Of course I will still be your friend. You are a good friend. You did the right thing. Come on, let's go back to the shop and give the truck back. Maybe we can find another toy that is not so expensive. Maybe we can share it. Maybe we can have more fun." +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big tree in their yard with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +They asked their mom if they could climb the tree. Mom said yes, but be careful. She gave them a rope and a helmet. She said the rope and the helmet would help them be safe. + +Tim and Lily put on their helmets and tied the rope to their waists. They started to climb the tree. They used their hands and feet to grab the branches. They felt mighty and brave. + +They climbed higher and higher until they reached the top. They saw the birds and the clouds and the sun. They smiled and waved to their mom. They were very happy. + +But then, Lily felt something hard and sharp in her mouth. She touched it with her tongue. It was a tooth. Her tooth was loose. She wiggled it with her finger. It came out. She held it in her hand. + +She showed it to Tim. Tim was surprised. He said, "Wow, you lost a tooth! That means the tooth fairy will come tonight. She will give you a coin for your tooth. You are lucky!" + +Lily was excited. She said, "Really? That's awesome! Let's go down and tell mom. Maybe she has a box for my tooth." + +They climbed down the tree carefully. They untied the rope and took off their helmets. They ran to their mom and showed her the tooth. Mom hugged them and praised them. She said, "You did a great job climbing the tree. And you lost a tooth. That's a big day for you. I'm so proud of you!" + +She gave them a small box and a glass of water. She said, "Put your tooth in the box and put it under your pillow. The tooth fairy will find it when you sleep. Now, drink some water and wash your mouth. Then, you can have a snack and rest." + +Tim and Lily did as mom said. They put the tooth in the box and the box under the pillow. They drank some water and washed their mouth. They had a snack and rested. They were tired but happy. They dreamed of the tree and the tooth fairy. They were mighty twins. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wore a pink apron with flowers on it. She helped mom stir the soup, cut the bread, and set the table. She felt very happy and proud. + +One day, mom had to go to the store. She told Lily to stay in the kitchen and watch the soup. She said, "Don't touch the stove, it's very hot. And don't lose your apron, it's a gift from grandma. I'll be back soon." Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'll be good." + +But Lily was bored. She wanted to play. She saw a ball on the floor. She picked it up and threw it in the air. She caught it and threw it again. She giggled and ran around the kitchen. She forgot about the soup and the apron. + +The ball bounced off the wall and hit the stove. The stove knob turned and the flame got bigger. The soup boiled over and spilled on the floor. The apron caught fire and burned. Lily screamed and dropped the ball. She ran to the door and cried for help. + +Mom came back and saw the smoke and the mess. She was very angry and scared. She turned off the stove and put out the fire. She hugged Lily and checked if she was hurt. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You could have been hurt. You didn't listen to me. You lost your apron. It was a gift from grandma. She will be very sad. You are in big trouble, young lady." + +Lily felt very sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to play. I didn't mean to lose my apron. I didn't mean to make a fire. Please don't be mad at me. Please don't tell grandma." + +Mom sighed and said, "Lily, I'm glad you're okay. But you have to learn to follow the rules. You have to be careful in the kitchen. You have to respect your things. You have to say sorry to grandma. You have to help me clean up. And you have to go to your room. No more playing for today." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I'll do better next time." She followed mom to the kitchen and helped her clean up. She saw the ashes of her apron and felt very sad. She wished she had listened to mom. She wished she had not lost her apron. She wished she had not played with the ball. She wished she had a happy ending. +One day, a boy named Ben saw a big ship at the beach. He wanted to go and see it. He asked his mom if he could go. His mom said no, it was not safe. But Ben did not listen. He ran to the ship when his mom was not looking. + +On the ship, he saw many men with hats and hooks and swords. They were pirates. They saw Ben and laughed. They said he was a little snack for them. Ben was scared. He asked them to let him go. He said he was sorry for coming to their ship. He said he would be polite and not bother them again. + +But the pirates did not care. They were not polite. They were mean and greedy. They said they would keep Ben and make him work for them. They said they would sail away and never come back. They said they would teach Ben how to be a pirate. + +Ben cried and cried. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had stayed at the beach. He wished he had never seen the ship. He learned that it was not good to disobey and to go to dangerous places. He learned that pirates were not fun and friendly, but cruel and scary. He learned that being polite was not enough to escape from trouble. He learned that he had made a big mistake. +Lily was a little girl who loved animals. She had a big dog named Max, who was her best friend. Max had soft fur, a wet nose, and four big paws. Lily liked to play with Max in the garden, and give him hugs and treats. + +One day, Lily saw a new animal in the garden. It was a small, fluffy cat, with green eyes and a long tail. The cat was hiding under a bush, and looked scared. Lily wanted to pet the cat, and make it happy. She walked slowly towards the bush, and said, "Hello, cat. I am Lily. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The cat did not answer. It hissed, and showed its sharp teeth and claws. It did not want to be Lily's friend. It wanted to be alone. Lily felt sad, and backed away. She did not want to hurt the cat, or make it angry. + +Max saw what happened, and ran to Lily. He licked her face, and wagged his tail. He wanted to cheer Lily up, and make her smile. He said, "Woof, woof. Don't be sad, Lily. I am your friend. I love you." + +Lily hugged Max, and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Max. You are my friend. I love you too." She stroked his big paws, and his soft fur. She said, "You are the best dog in the world. You are better than any cat." Max barked, and licked her face again. He was happy, and so was Lily. They played in the garden, and forgot about the cat. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they went to the stream. The stream was clear and cold. They saw fish and frogs and stones. + +"Look, Lily, a big stone!" Tom said. "Let's seat on it and watch the water." + +"OK, Tom, that sounds fun," Lily said. They walked to the stone and sat on it. They felt the sun on their faces and the wind in their hair. + +But the stone was not a stone. It was a turtle. The turtle did not like to have children on its back. It was angry and scared. It moved fast and shook them off. + +"Help, Lily, help!" Tom cried. He fell into the stream. The stream was deep and strong. It carried him away. + +"Tom, Tom!" Lily shouted. She tried to reach him, but she could not. She was too small and the stream was too big. She saw him disappear in the water. + +Lily was sad and afraid. She ran to get help, but it was too late. Tom was gone. The stream took him. Lily lost her friend. She wished she never sat on the turtle. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to watch television after school. They have one television in their room. But they do not like the same shows. Lily likes to watch cartoons. Ben likes to watch animals. + +One day, they have a big fight. Lily wants to watch a cartoon about a princess. Ben wants to watch a show about lions. They both grab the remote. They pull and tug. They yell and cry. + +"Let go! It is my turn!" Lily says. + +"No, it is my turn! I want to see the lions!" Ben says. + +They are so loud that Mom hears them. She comes to their room. She is not happy. She sees the television. The screen is not clear. It has lines and colors. It makes a funny noise. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "You broke the television!" + +Lily and Ben stop fighting. They look at the television. They look at Mom. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they say. "We both wanted to watch our show. We did not part the remote. We did not mean to break the television." + +Mom sighs. She hugs them. She says, "I know you both like different shows. But you have to learn to part. You have to take turns. You have to share. And you have to be careful with the television. It is not a toy. It is expensive." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "We will part, Mom. We will take turns. We will share. And we will be careful with the television." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That is good. Now, let us see if we can fix the television. Maybe we can watch a show that you both like. How about a cartoon about animals?" + +Lily and Ben smile. They say, "Yes, Mom. We like that. Thank you, Mom." + +They hug Mom. They part the remote. They watch the television. The screen is clear. They are happy. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the park. They had a small boat that they could sail on the pond. They also liked to pick berries from the bushes and eat them. + +One day, they saw a big boat on the pond. It was red and white and had a flag. It looked impressive. Ben and Mia wanted to see it closer. + +"Whoa, look at that boat!" Ben said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Can we sail to it?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, let's go!" Ben said. They got on their boat and started to paddle. + +As they got closer, they saw a man on the big boat. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He smiled and waved at them. + +"Hello, little sailors!" he said. "Do you like my boat?" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben and Mia said. "It is very impressive!" + +"Thank you!" the man said. "It is my hobby. I like to make boats and sail them. What is your hobby?" + +"We like to pick berries and eat them!" Ben and Mia said. + +"That sounds fun!" the man said. "Do you have any berries with you?" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben and Mia said. They showed him their basket of berries. + +"Wow, those look delicious!" the man said. "Can I have some?" + +"Sure, you can!" Ben and Mia said. They shared their berries with the man. + +The man thanked them and gave them some cookies. They ate and talked and laughed. They had a good time. + +Ben and Mia liked the man and his boat. They made a new friend. They were happy. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play in the attic. The attic is full of old things. Some things are ancient. Ancient means very, very old. + +One day, they find a big box. The box is dusty and heavy. They open the box. Inside, they see many shiny things. They see coins, rings, necklaces, and a lamp. The lamp is ancient. It has a bulb on top. + +"Wow, look at this lamp!" Tom says. He picks up the lamp and rubs it. He wants to see if it works. + +"Be careful, Tom. It might be broken," Sue says. She is afraid of the dark. She wants to go back downstairs. + +Suddenly, the bulb flashes. A puff of smoke comes out of the lamp. Tom and Sue are scared. They drop the lamp and hide behind the box. + +"Hello, hello. Who are you?" a voice says. The voice is loud and strange. Tom and Sue peek from behind the box. They see a man. The man is big and blue. He has a long beard and a turban. He is smiling. + +"I am the genie of the lamp. You have freed me from my prison. I am very grateful. I will grant you three wishes. Anything you want, I can do," the man says. + +Tom and Sue are amazed. They have never seen a genie before. They have read about them in books. They wonder what to wish for. + +"Can you make us fly?" Tom asks. He wants to fly like a bird. + +"Can you make us rich?" Sue asks. She wants to have all the shiny things. + +"Of course, of course. Anything you want. But be careful what you wish for. Sometimes, wishes can have consequences," the genie says. He snaps his fingers. Tom and Sue feel a tingling in their feet. They look down. They see wings on their shoes. They look at each other. They smile. They are ready to fly. +Tom likes to observe things. He likes to look at the sky, the trees, the birds and the bugs. He likes to see how they move and what they do. He has a book with pictures of many things he can observe. He likes to look at the book and learn new words. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He brings his book and his binoculars. He observes a squirrel on a branch. He observes a duck on the pond. He observes a butterfly on a flower. He is very happy. + +He sees a boy with a sandwich. The sandwich looks tasty. It has cheese and ham and lettuce. Tom is hungry. He asks his mom for a sandwich. His mom says they have to go home soon. She says they have some bread and cheese and ham and lettuce at home. She says they can make a tasty sandwich together. + +Tom nods. He puts his book and his binoculars in his backpack. He says goodbye to the squirrel, the duck and the butterfly. He holds his mom's hand and walks to the car. He is excited to make a tasty sandwich with his mom. He is also excited to observe more things tomorrow. +Ben liked to play mailman. He had a big bag of letters and cards that he made with paper and crayons. He went around the house and put them in different places for his family to find. He thought it was fun to surprise them. + +One day, he saw a big chair in the living room. It was his dad's chair. It was brown and soft and had a pillow on it. Ben thought it would be a good place to put a letter. He climbed on the chair and reached for the pillow. But when he lifted it, he saw something disgusting. + +It was a spider. A big, hairy, black spider. It had eight legs and eight eyes and it looked angry. Ben screamed and dropped the pillow. The spider ran out from under the pillow and onto the chair. Ben jumped off the chair and ran away. He was scared and he dropped his bag of letters. + +His dad heard him scream and came to see what was wrong. He saw the spider on the chair and the letters on the floor. He understood what happened. He picked up the spider and put it outside. He picked up the letters and put them in the bag. He hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, buddy. The spider was just as scared as you. It won't hurt you. You're a brave mailman." + +Ben felt better. He said, "Thank you, dad. I'm sorry I messed up your chair." His dad said, "Don't worry, son. I like your letters. They make me happy. You're a good mailman." He gave Ben a kiss and helped him finish his game. Ben smiled and said, "I love you, dad. You're the best." +Lila and Sam were friends who liked to play in the garden. They liked to pick flowers, dig holes and chase bugs. One day, they saw a big tree with purple fruits on it. They wanted to try them, so they climbed the tree and picked some fruits. They were prunes, but they did not know that. + +"These fruits are yummy!" Lila said, biting into a prune. + +"Let me have one!" Sam said, reaching for a prune. + +"No, they are mine!" Lila said, holding the prunes close to her. + +"That's not fair! You have more than me!" Sam said, trying to grab a prune. + +"Stop it! You are mean!" Lila said, pushing Sam away. + +They started to fight over the prunes, pulling and shouting. They did not see the big dog that came into the garden. The dog saw them and barked loudly. It wanted to play with them, but it did not know how to be gentle. It jumped on the tree and shook it hard. Lila and Sam lost their balance and fell from the tree. They landed on the ground with a thud. They cried out in pain and fear. The dog ran to them and licked their faces. It thought they were happy, but they were not. + +"Help! Help!" Lila and Sam screamed. + +Their parents heard them and came to the garden. They saw the dog and the prunes and the children. They were angry and scared. They shooed the dog away and picked up the children. They checked them for injuries and took them inside. They scolded them for climbing the tree and fighting over the prunes. They said they were naughty and foolish. They said they had to stay in their rooms and not play with each other for a long time. They said they had to learn to share and be kind. + +Lila and Sam felt sad and sorry. They wished they had not fought over the prunes. They wished they had united and played nicely. They wished they had not met the dog. They wished they had not climbed the tree. They lay in their beds, restless and lonely. They missed each other and the garden. They learned a hard lesson that day. The end. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big blue truck on the road. It was very loud and shiny. They wanted to get closer and see it better. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Sam said. "The truck is so cool!" + +"No, Sam, we can't!" Lily said. "Mommy said we have to stay away from the traffic. It is dangerous!" + +But Sam did not listen. He ran across the street without looking. He did not see the car that was coming fast. The car hit Sam and he fell down. He cried very loud. Lily was scared and ran to him. + +"Sam, Sam, are you okay?" Lily asked. She saw blood on his knee and his arm. She hugged him and tried to make him feel better. + +The car stopped and the driver got out. He was sorry and called for help. He said he did not see Sam. He gave Sam a band-aid and a candy. He said he hoped Sam would heal soon. + +The blue truck also stopped and the driver came out. He was nice and gave Lily and Sam a toy truck each. He said he was sorry for the accident. He said he liked their bravery and kindness. + +Mommy came and saw what happened. She was very worried and angry. She took Lily and Sam to the doctor. The doctor checked Sam and said he would be fine. He said he just had some scratches and bruises. He said he would heal in a few days. He gave Sam a sticker and a balloon. + +Mommy hugged Lily and Sam and said she loved them. She said she was proud of them for being strong and caring. She said she was sorry for yelling at them. She said they had to be careful and obey the rules. She said they had to stay away from the traffic. + +Lily and Sam said they were sorry and they learned their lesson. They said they loved Mommy and the doctor and the drivers. They said they liked their band-aids and candies and toys and stickers and balloons. They said they were happy they had each other. They said they were the best twins ever. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big gray dog. The dog has sharp teeth and a loud bark. The dog looks dangerous. + +"Mom, can we pet the dog?" Tim asks. + +"No, you can't. The dog might bite you. Stay away from the dog," Mom says. + +But Tim and Jen forget what Mom says. They want to touch the dog's fur. They run to the dog when Mom is not looking. The dog sees them and growls. + +"Roof! Roof!" the dog says. + +Tim and Jen are scared. They cry and run back to Mom. + +"Mom, help! The dog is angry!" Jen says. + +Mom hugs them and says, "I told you not to go near the dog. The dog is not friendly. You have to listen to me. I don't want you to get hurt." + +Tim and Jen say sorry to Mom. They learn their lesson. They never forget to obey Mom again. They play with their toys and have fun in the park. They stay away from the dangerous gray dog. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. But today, the park is very dirty. There are cans and papers and bottles everywhere. + +"Who made this mess?" Tim asks. He is angry. + +"I don't know. Maybe some bad people," Sam says. He is sad. + +They see a big case near the slide. It is brown and filthy. It has a lock on it. + +"What is in there?" Tim wonders. He is curious. + +"Maybe it is a treasure," Sam guesses. He is hopeful. + +They run to the case. They try to open it. But it is too hard. They cannot break the lock. + +"Let me try," Tim says. He leans on the case. He pushes with all his might. + +But the case does not move. It is too heavy. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is a horn. They look up. They see a truck. It is coming to the park. It has a sign on it. It says "Trash Collector". + +"Oh no!" Tim and Sam shout. They are scared. + +They run away from the case. They hide behind a tree. They watch the truck. It stops near the slide. A man gets out. He is wearing gloves and a hat. He sees the case. He picks it up. He throws it in the back of the truck. + +"Bye bye, treasure," Sam whispers. He is disappointed. + +"Maybe it was not a treasure. Maybe it was just trash," Tim says. He is wise. + +They go home. They tell their mom what they saw. She hugs them. She is proud. + +She says, "You are very brave and smart. But next time, don't touch filthy things. They can make you sick." + +They nod. They understand. + +They wash their hands. They have a snack. They play with their toys. They are happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They live next to each other. They like to play in the yard. One day, they find a big ball. It is red and wide. They want to kick it and throw it. + +"Let's play with the ball!" Tim says. + +"OK, but we have to behave," Sam says. "We can't break anything or make noise." + +They start to play with the ball. They have fun. They kick it and throw it. They laugh and shout. + +But then, the ball goes too high. It flies over the fence. It lands in the neighbor's yard. The neighbor is old and grumpy. He does not like children. He does not like noise. He does not like balls. + +"Hey, you kids!" the neighbor yells. "Get off my lawn! Give me that ball!" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They run to the fence. They see the neighbor holding the ball. He looks angry. + +"Please, sir, can we have our ball back?" Tim asks. + +"No, you can't!" the neighbor says. "You were bad. You did not behave. You broke my flowers and disturbed my nap. This is my ball now. Go away!" + +Tim and Sam are sad. They want their ball back. They do not know what to do. They go back to their yard. They sit on the grass. They are quiet. + +"Maybe we can ask our moms to help us," Sam says. + +"Maybe," Tim says. "But I don't think the neighbor will listen. He is mean." + +They wish they had their ball. They wish the neighbor was nice. They wish they could play again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with their kayak in the lake. They have a lot of fun. They splash water and paddle fast. + +One day, Tom is sick. He has to stay in bed. He cannot go to the lake with Sam. He is sad. He misses his friend and his kayak. + +Sam goes to the lake by himself. He sees his kayak. He wants to play with it. But he feels lonely. He misses Tom. He says, "Kayak, I wish Tom was here. He is my best friend. We always play together." + +The kayak hears Sam. It is a magic kayak. It wants to help Sam. It says, "Sam, I can take you to Tom. Hop in and hold on. I will paddle hard and fast." + +Sam is surprised. He says, "Kayak, you can talk? And you can paddle by yourself?" He is curious. He hops in and holds on. The kayak paddles hard and fast. It goes out of the lake and into the river. It follows the river to Tom's house. + +Tom is in bed. He hears a splash. He looks out of the window. He sees Sam and the kayak. He is happy. He says, "Sam, you are here! And you brought the kayak! How did you do that?" + +Sam says, "The kayak is magic. It can talk and paddle by itself. It wanted to make us happy. It brought me to you." + +Tom says, "Wow, that is amazing. Thank you, kayak. You are very kind. Can I ride with you and Sam?" + +The kayak says, "Of course, Tom. You are my friends. I want you to have fun. Come on, let's go back to the lake. We can splash and paddle and laugh." + +Tom gets out of bed. He puts on his clothes. He runs to the kayak. He hops in with Sam. They hug each other. They are happy. They miss each other no more. They have a magic kayak. They have a lot of fun. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the park. One day, they saw a new slide. It was big and shiny and had a rainbow on it. + +"Wow, look at that slide!" Ben said. "Can we go on it?" + +"Yes, let's go!" Lily said. They ran to the slide and waited in line. + +When it was their turn, Ben went first. He climbed up the ladder and slid down with a whoosh. He felt happy and excited. + +"That was fun!" he said. "Do you want to go again?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. She climbed up the ladder and slid down with a whoosh. She felt happy and excited too. + +They went on the slide again and again, until they heard a voice. + +"Hey, that's my slide!" the voice said. It was Tom, a big boy from another park. He had a mean face and a loud voice. He came to the slide and pushed Ben and Lily away. + +"Go away, this is my slide!" he said. "You can't play here!" + +Ben and Lily felt scared and sad. They didn't want to fight with Tom. They wanted to play with the new slide. + +"Please, can we share the slide?" Ben asked. "We can take turns." + +"No, you can't!" Tom said. "This is my slide and you can't touch it!" + +He grabbed the slide and tried to pull it away. But the slide was too heavy and too big. He couldn't move it. + +Ben and Lily saw a chance. They ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. They slid down together with a whoosh. They shouted "Victory!" + +Tom was angry and surprised. He tried to catch them, but he slipped and fell. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for Tom. They didn't want to make him cry. They wanted to be nice. + +"Are you okay?" Lily asked. "Do you want a band-aid?" + +"I have a band-aid in my backpack," Ben said. "I can lend it to you." + +Tom stopped crying. He looked at Ben and Lily. They smiled at him. He felt a little better. + +"Thank you," he said. "That's very kind of you." + +He took the band-aid and put it on his knee. He felt a little less angry. + +"Can we be friends?" he asked. "Can we play together?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt happy. + +"Yes, we can be friends," they said. "We can share the slide." + +They hugged Tom and helped him up. They went to the slide and waited in line. They took turns and had fun. They played with the new slide until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and promised to come back. + +They learned that sharing is better than fighting, and that lending is better than taking. They made a new friend and had a great day. +Lily loved her pony, Sunny. Sunny was a gifted pony. He could run fast, jump high, and do tricks. Lily liked to ride Sunny in the field and play with him. + +One day, Lily and Sunny were in the field. Lily saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running towards them. Lily was scared. She said to Sunny, "Sunny, run! The dog is coming!" + +Sunny heard Lily and tried to run. But he was too late. The dog caught up with him and bit his leg. Sunny cried out in pain. Lily panicked. She did not know what to do. She jumped off Sunny and ran to the dog. She shouted, "Stop! Leave Sunny alone!" + +The dog was surprised. He let go of Sunny's leg and looked at Lily. Lily was brave. She stared at the dog and said, "Go away! You are a bad dog! Sunny is my friend!" + +The dog felt ashamed. He realized he had done something wrong. He wagged his tail and said, "I'm sorry. I was just playing. I didn't mean to hurt Sunny." + +Lily was still angry. She said, "Playing? That was not playing! That was hurting! You should be nice to ponies. They are gentle and smart. You should be gentle and smart too." + +The dog nodded. He said, "You are right. I was not gentle and smart. I was rough and silly. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Sunny. Sunny was limping, but he was not bleeding. He nuzzled Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive him. He didn't know better. Maybe he can be our friend too." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Okay, I forgive you too. But you have to promise to be nice to Sunny and me. And you have to learn some tricks. Sunny is a gifted pony. He can teach you." + +The dog agreed. He said, "I promise. I want to learn some tricks. Sunny is a gifted pony. And you are a gifted girl. You are brave and kind. Can I be your friend?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, you can be our friend. But you have to tell me your name." + +The dog wagged his tail. He said, "My name is Spot. What is your name?" + +Lily said, "My name is Lily. And this is Sunny. We are happy to meet you, Spot." + +And so, Lily, Sunny, and Spot became friends. They played in the field and learned from each other. They were happy and safe. And they never panicked again. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy trains in the living room. They make the trains go fast and slow, and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +But then, Anna sees that the window is foggy. She wonders what is outside. She runs to the window and tries to look, but she cannot see anything. She says to Ben, "Ben, come here! The window is all white!" + +Ben leaves his train and joins Anna at the window. He sees that the window is covered with steam. He knows that steam is water that is very hot and turns into air. He says to Anna, "That is steam, Anna. It is from the kettle in the kitchen. Mommy is making tea." + +Anna wants to see outside. She says to Ben, "Can we wipe the steam away?" Ben nods and says, "Yes, we can. But we have to be careful. The window might be hot, too." + +They find a cloth and take turns to wipe the steam from the window. They are patient and gentle. They do not touch the window with their hands. They make a big circle on the window with the cloth. Then they look outside and smile. They see the sun and the sky and the trees and the birds. They say to each other, "Wow, it is a beautiful day!" +Sam liked hockey very much. He had a hockey stick and a puck. He played hockey with his friends every day. He wanted to be a hockey star when he grew up. + +One day, Sam saw a big poster. It said: "Hockey Camp for Kids. Learn from the Best. Sign Up Now." Sam was very happy. He wanted to go to the hockey camp. He ran to his mom and said: "Mom, can I go to the hockey camp? Please, please, please!" + +His mom looked at the poster and said: "Sam, the hockey camp is very expensive. We don't have enough money for it. You have to work hard and save your money if you want to go." + +Sam was sad. He didn't want to work. He wanted to play hockey. He said: "But mom, I'm good at hockey. I don't need to work. I'm lucky. Maybe I'll win a prize or find some money." + +His mom shook her head and said: "Sam, luck is not enough. You have to work for what you want. Hockey is fun, but it's also hard. You have to practice and learn and listen. If you don't work, you won't get better. And you won't get to go to the hockey camp." + +Sam didn't listen to his mom. He thought he knew better. He kept playing hockey with his friends. He didn't work or save his money. He hoped for luck. + +But luck didn't come. The day of the hockey camp came and Sam didn't have enough money. He saw his friends go to the hockey camp with their bags and sticks. He felt very sad. He wished he had worked and saved his money. He realized his mom was right. He missed his chance to learn from the best. He cried and said: "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I should have worked. Now I can't go to the hockey camp." + +His mom hugged him and said: "I'm sorry, too, Sam. I know you love hockey. But you have to learn from your mistake. Maybe next year, you can go to the hockey camp. But you have to work and save your money. And you have to work on your hockey skills, too. Luck is not enough. You have to work for what you want." + +The moral of the story is: Work for what you want. Luck is not enough. +Tom and Mia are friends who like to play in the sand. They have a bucket and a shovel and make castles and tunnels. One day, they find a shrimp in the water. It is small and pink and has many legs. + +Tom wants to keep the shrimp as a pet. He puts it in the bucket and fills it with water. Mia wants to let the shrimp go. She says it is not happy in the bucket and needs the sea. Tom and Mia quarrel. They yell and pull the bucket. + +The shrimp is scared. It jumps out of the bucket and runs to the water. Tom and Mia stop quarreling. They see the shrimp swim away. They feel sad and sorry. They say sorry to each other and hug. + +They are tired from quarreling. They sit in the sand and watch the sea. They see many shrimps and fish and crabs. They are happy to see them. They decide to play with the sand again and make a big castle. They are friends again. +Anna liked to examine things. She liked to look at them, touch them, smell them, and sometimes taste them. She wanted to know what they were and how they worked. She had many things to examine in her room, like her toys, her books, and her clothes. + +One day, she found a new thing to examine in the kitchen. It was a jar of jam. It was red and shiny and had a label with a picture of a strawberry. Anna was curious. She opened the jar and smelled the jam. It smelled sweet and fruity. She dipped her finger in the jam and tasted it. It tasted sweet and sticky. She liked it. + +She decided to take the jar of jam to her room and examine it more. She carried it carefully and went to her bed. She put the jar on her pillow and opened her book of animals. She wanted to see if the jam looked like any of the animals. She turned the pages and compared the jam to the pictures. She saw a red bird, a red flower, a red apple, but no red animal that looked like jam. + +She was so busy examining the jam that she did not hear her mom calling her for lunch. Her mom came to her room and saw the jar of jam on the pillow. She was surprised and a little angry. + +"Anna, what are you doing with the jam?" she asked. + +"I'm examining it, mom," Anna said. "It's very interesting. It's red and sweet and sticky. But it's not normal. It doesn't look like any animal." + +"Anna, jam is not for examining, it's for eating. And only on bread or toast, not on your finger or your pillow. You made a big mess. You have to clean it up and wash your hands. And then you have to come to lunch. We have sandwiches with cheese and ham. Do you want some jam on your sandwich?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She liked cheese and ham, but she also liked jam. She nodded. + +"Yes, please, mom. I want some jam on my sandwich. But can I keep the jar of jam in my room? I want to examine it more later." + +"No, Anna, you can't keep the jar of jam in your room. It will attract ants and flies and spoil. You can have some more jam tomorrow, if you behave. Now, come on, let's go to lunch. And don't forget to say sorry for taking the jam without asking." + +Anna felt a little sad. She liked the jam and wanted to examine it more. But she also knew she did something wrong. She said sorry to her mom and followed her to the kitchen. She hoped the jam would still be there tomorrow. She had more questions to ask it. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the kitchen. They find a big jar of olives. They want to cook them. + +"Let's make olive soup!" Tom says. He puts a pot on the stove. He turns on the fire. + +"OK!" Mia says. She opens the jar. She pours the olives into the pot. She adds some water and salt. + +They stir the soup with a spoon. They smell the soup. It smells good. + +"Can we taste it?" Mia asks. + +"Sure!" Tom says. He takes a ladle. He fills a bowl with soup. He gives it to Mia. + +Mia takes a sip. She makes a face. She spits out the soup. "Yuck! This is bad!" she says. + +Tom laughs. He takes the bowl from Mia. He sips the soup. He likes it. He says, "No, this is good! You are silly!" + +He drinks more soup. He eats more olives. He does not share with Mia. He eats and eats until the pot is empty. + +Mia is angry. She says, "You are greedy! You are mean! You are not my friend!" + +Tom does not care. He is full. He is happy. He says, "I don't care! I like olive soup! You are picky! You are not my friend!" + +Mia cries. She runs away. She does not want to play with Tom anymore. + +Tom feels sick. He ate too much. His tummy hurts. He is chubby. He is alone. He does not have a friend. He is sad. He wishes he shared the soup with Mia. He says, "I am sorry, Mia. Please come back. Please be my friend." But Mia does not hear him. She is gone. The end. +Tom and Sam were two boys who liked to play on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand, splash in the water, and look for shells. One day, they saw a big, shiny shell that looked like a rock. They ran to it and tried to open it. + +"Maybe there is a pearl inside," Tom said. "We can sell it and buy candy." + +"Or maybe there is a monster," Sam said. "We should be careful." + +They pulled and pushed, but the shell was too hard. They looked for a stick or a stone to break it, but they could not find any. They decided to crawl under the shell and see if there was a hole. + +They crawled under the shell and saw a small opening. They peeked inside and saw something white and slimy. It was an oyster. They reached their hands to touch it, but they did not know that oysters can close their shells very fast. + +The oyster felt the boys' fingers and snapped its shell shut. It trapped their hands inside. Tom and Sam screamed and cried, but no one heard them. They were stuck under the shell, and the tide was coming in. They had found a cheap oyster, but it cost them their lives. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to joke and play. One day, they went with their mom and dad to the park. There was a big trail that went through the trees and flowers. Mom and dad said they could walk on the trail, but they had to stay close and not run away. + +Tom and Lily nodded, but they were stubborn. They wanted to have fun and see new things. They saw a squirrel, a butterfly, and a pond. They ran after them, leaving the trail. They did not hear mom and dad calling them. + +Soon, they were lost. They looked around and saw only bushes and rocks. They did not see the trail or their parents. They felt scared and sorry. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Tom, Lily, where are you?" They heard a voice. It was dad. He had followed their footprints and found them. He was worried and angry, but also happy to see them. He picked them up and carried them back to the trail. + +"Tom, Lily, you were very naughty. You did not listen to us. You could have been hurt or lost. You made us very sad and scared. Why did you do that?" Dad asked. + +Tom and Lily sniffed and said, "We are sorry, dad. We wanted to joke and play. We did not mean to run away. We love you, dad. Please don't be mad." + +Dad hugged them and said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. But you have to be careful and obey us. Joking and playing are good, but not when they are dangerous or rude. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, dad. We understand. We will be good and stay on the trail. Can we still joke and play with you?" + +Dad smiled and said, "Of course, you can. But only when it is safe and nice. Now, let's go and find mom. She is waiting for us with a picnic. And maybe a joke or two." +Tom is a dog with brown fur. He likes to walk with his friend Sue, who is a cat with white fur. They walk in the park and see many things. They see birds, flowers, and other dogs and cats. + +One day, they meet a new dog in the park. He has black fur and a big collar. He says to Tom and Sue, "Hello, I am Rex. I am the best dog in the park. Look at my fur, it is shiny and smooth. Look at my collar, it is shiny and expensive. You are not as good as me. Your fur is dull and dirty. Your collars are cheap and old. You should not walk in the park. You should go away." + +Tom and Sue are sad and angry. They do not like Rex. He is not nice. He is not modest. He is rude and proud. They say to Rex, "We do not care about your fur or your collar. They do not make you a good dog. They only make you a silly dog. We like our fur and our collars. They are soft and warm. They are modest and simple. We are happy to walk in the park. We are happy to be friends. You should not be mean to us. You should be kind and humble. You should walk with us and learn to be a good dog." + +Rex is surprised and ashamed. He does not know what to say. He thinks about what Tom and Sue said. He realizes that they are right. He says to Tom and Sue, "I am sorry. I was wrong. I was mean to you. I was not a good dog. I want to be a good dog. I want to be your friend. Can I walk with you in the park? Can I learn to be modest and kind?" + +Tom and Sue smile and nod. They say to Rex, "Yes, you can. We forgive you. We are happy to have a new friend. Come, let us walk in the park together. Let us see the birds, the flowers, and the other dogs and cats. Let us have fun and be happy." +Tom and Lily liked to play on the farm. They liked to see the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the horses. They liked to help their grandpa feed the animals and collect the eggs. + +One day, they found a spray bottle in the barn. It was full of water. They thought it would be fun to spray the water on each other and on the plants. They ran around the barn, laughing and spraying. + +They saw a big cow in the field. The cow was eating grass and mooing. Tom and Lily wanted to spray the cow too. They ran to the fence and sprayed the water on the cow's back. + +The cow did not like it. The cow was angry. The cow turned around and sprayed Tom and Lily with its milk. The milk was warm and sticky. Tom and Lily were wet and smelly. + +They heard their grandpa calling them. They ran back to the barn. They told their grandpa what happened. Their grandpa was not happy. He said they should not spray the cow. He said they should be nice to the animals. He said they should say sorry to the cow. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They said sorry to their grandpa. They said sorry to the cow. They gave the cow some hay and a pat. The cow mooed softly. Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They never sprayed the cow again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the track. They liked to make the cars go fast and make loud noises. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They pretended they were racing each other. + +"Look at me, I'm the fastest!" Ben shouted. "You can't catch me, Lily!" + +"Yes, I can!" Lily said. "My car is better than yours!" + +They zoomed their cars around the track, trying to pass each other. They did not see that their mom was watering the flowers nearby. She had a big hose that could spray water. + +Suddenly, mom turned the hose and sprayed water on the track. Lily and Ben screamed as their cars got wet and stopped working. The water made the track slippery and the cars slid off. + +"Mom, why did you do that?" Lily cried. "You ruined our game!" + +"I'm sorry, kids, I didn't mean to," mom said. "I was just trying to water the flowers. I didn't see your track." + +"You should have looked!" Ben said. "You should have been more careful!" + +Mom felt bad. She knew she made a mistake. She tried to dry the cars and the track with a towel, but it was too late. The cars were broken and the track was bent. + +"I'm sorry, kids, I can't fix them," mom said. "Maybe we can get new ones later." + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They loved their cars and their track. They did not want new ones. They wanted their old ones. + +They did not forgive mom. They did not hug her. They did not say thank you. They were very angry and rude. + +Mom felt very sad too. She wished they would be more humble and kind. She wished they would understand that she did not mean to hurt them. She wished they would love her anyway. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a cozy burrow with his mommy and daddy. One day, Benny's mommy asked him to go to the garden and pick some carrots for dinner. "Hurry, Benny! We need to have dinner soon," she said. + +Benny hopped to the garden, but on his way, he saw a shiny wire on the ground. "What's that?" he wondered. He picked it up and showed it to his mommy. "It's a wire, Benny. It's not for playing with," his mommy said. + +Benny felt a little shy because his mommy said he shouldn't have played with the wire. "I'm sorry, mommy. I just thought it was pretty," he said modestly. His mommy smiled and hugged him. "It's okay, Benny. Just remember to be careful with things you don't know," she said. Benny nodded and went back to picking carrots. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy truck, but it was broken. The wheels didn't turn anymore, and the truck wouldn't move. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the toy store to buy a new truck. Timmy was so excited! He looked at all the trucks and finally found one he liked. It was big and blue, and the wheels turned perfectly. + +As Timmy was walking out of the store, he saw a little girl crying. She was holding a broken doll. Timmy felt sad for her and wanted to help. He walked up to her and said, "Don't cry. I can help you." Timmy took the doll and shook it gently. "See, it's not so broken. It just needs a little love." + +The little girl smiled and hugged Timmy. "Thank you," she said. Timmy felt happy that he could make someone else feel better. From that day on, Timmy always looked for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle where many animals lived. One day, a zebra named Stripes went for a walk. He saw a cool tree and decided to mark it with his hooves. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and ran to hide behind the bushes. It was a group of lions who were looking for food. Stripes felt scared but he stayed quiet and still until the lions went away. From that day on, Stripes knew that marking trees was not a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat, Mittens. One day, she saw her mom using an iron to make her clothes smooth. She wondered what it was and her mom explained it to her. + +Lily liked to help her mom, so she tried to use the iron by herself. But she was clumsy and accidentally burnt her hand. Her mom quickly put some cold water on it, but it still hurt a lot. + +Lily was sad and cried. Her mom hugged her and said it was okay. But the burn was bad and Lily had to go to the hospital. The doctor said she needed a special ointment to help it heal. + +Lily couldn't play with her toys or Mittens for a while. She missed them so much. But soon, her hand started to feel better. She was happy and excited to play again. But then, she accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into a million pieces. Lily felt so bad and cried again. It was a bad ending to her day. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to sleep all day and didn't want to do anything else. One day, Fluffy's friend, a dog named Max, came to visit him. Max wanted to teach Fluffy how to play outside and have fun. + +Fluffy was not sure if he wanted to learn how to do new things, but Max was very persuasive. He took Fluffy to the park and showed him how to chase a ball. Fluffy was having so much fun that he forgot about being lazy. + +After playing, Max took Fluffy to the church. Fluffy had never been to a church before and was curious. Max explained that it was a special place where people go to pray and sing songs. Fluffy listened carefully and was fascinated. + +From that day on, Fluffy learned that it's good to try new things and that there are special places like the church where people can go to connect with their faith. And he was grateful to Max for teaching him these important lessons. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Timmy. Timmy was very poor and didn't have a lot of food to eat. He would fly around all day looking for some seeds to munch on. + +One day, Timmy saw a big tree with lots of juicy fruits on it. He tried to fly up to the tree but he was too small and weak. Timmy felt sad and thought he would never be able to taste the yummy fruits. + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He saw a group of ants working together to carry a big piece of food. He thought that if he worked with others, he might be able to reach the fruits. So, he flew to his bird friends and together they built a ladder using sticks and leaves. + +With the help of his friends, Timmy climbed up the ladder and finally reached the tree. He was so happy and felt a great sense of success. From that day on, Timmy learned that working together can make difficult things possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy and daddy in the park. She saw many trees, flowers, and birds. She loved the pretty landscape. + +Suddenly, her mommy asked her if she wanted to try a new food. Lily refused and said she only liked her favorite food. Her mommy and daddy were not embarrassed and said it was okay. They were proud that Lily knew what she liked and didn't like. + +After the walk, they went to the playground. Lily saw some kids playing and wanted to join them. But when she tried to climb up the slide, she fell down and felt embarrassed. Her mommy and daddy hugged her and said it was okay to make mistakes. They helped her up and they all laughed and played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty dress every day. Her dress was pink and had flowers on it. Lily's mom always made sure her dress was clean and organized. + +One day, Lily went outside to play. The sun was shining and it was very bright. She saw a butterfly that was also shining in the sunlight. Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but it flew away too fast. + +Later, Lily went back inside and her mom helped her take off her dress. Her mom hung it up in the closet, making sure it was organized and ready for the next day. Lily went to bed, dreaming of catching a shiny butterfly in her pretty dress. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo. He was very hungry and wanted to eat something. He went to the store to buy food, but he saw that everything was expensive. The hippo didn't have a lot of money, so he couldn't buy anything. + +The hippo was sad and hungry. He walked around and saw some green leaves. He decided to eat them, even though they didn't taste very good. The hippo was still hungry, so he looked for more food. + +He found a big watermelon and ate it all up. The hippo was happy and full. He went to sleep under a tree and dreamed of more delicious food to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big smile and loved to walk in the park. One day, she saw a brown puppy on the ground. + +"Hi there, little puppy! Would you like to come home with me?" Lily asked the puppy. + +The puppy barked and wagged his tail, but then he saw his mommy and ran away. Lily felt sad because she wanted to take care of the brown puppy. + +But then, the puppy's mommy came over and licked Lily's face. Lily smiled and petted the mommy dog. "Thank you for taking care of your baby," Lily said to the mommy dog. + +From that day on, Lily and the mommy dog would walk in the park together. They had a happy friendship and Lily always had a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy crying because he lost his toy car. Lily felt sad for him and decided to help. She searched everywhere and finally found the car under a bush. The little boy was so happy and thanked her for helping him. Lily felt proud that she could save the day. + +Later that day, Lily went home and saw her mom looking at old pictures. Her mom told her they were memories of when she was a baby. Lily didn't understand what memories meant, so her mom explained that they were like pictures in your head that you can remember. Lily thought it was cool and asked her mom to show her more memories. + +As they looked at the pictures, Lily's little brother came in and started making loud noises. Lily's mom reminded him to be quiet so they could enjoy the memories together. Lily realized that sometimes being quiet is important so you can remember special moments. + +The moral of the story is that helping others and making memories are important, and sometimes being quiet can help you remember them better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's grandpa came to visit and brought a blue chess board. Timmy had never seen a chess board before, but he thought it looked cool. + +Grandpa showed Timmy how to play chess. It was hard at first, but Timmy started to understand the game. When it was Timmy's turn, he would think really hard about what move to make. But when it was Grandpa's turn, Timmy would relax and watch what Grandpa did. + +After a while, Timmy and Grandpa finished their game of chess. Timmy felt happy because he learned something new and he got to spend time with his grandpa. Timmy decided that he wanted to play chess again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom. One day, they decided to bake a special cake for Lily's grandma. + +Lily's mom told her to pour the flour into the bowl. Lily was so excited to help! She poured the flour carefully and giggled when some of it went on her nose. + +After they finished baking the cake, they put it in the oven to cook. Lily was so curious to see what the result would be. She waited patiently for the cake to be ready. + +Finally, the cake was done and they took it out of the oven. Lily's mom cut a big slice and they both took a bite. It was delicious! Lily felt so lucky to have such a wonderful mom who could bake such yummy cakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy train that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's train got stuck in a tunnel and he couldn't get it out. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my train is stuck in the tunnel. Can you bring it out for me?" + +His mom said, "Sure, I'll go get it for you. But next time, make sure to play with your train somewhere else, okay?" + +Timmy's mom was very dependable and she always helped him when he needed it. She went to the tunnel and brought the train back to Timmy. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You're the best!" + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to play with his train in a safe place where it wouldn't get stuck in a tunnel again. And whenever he needed help, he knew he could always depend on his mom to bring his toy back to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and search for pretty things. One day, she was searching in her mommy's room and found a bottle of perfume that was yellow. + +Lily picked up the perfume and smelled it. "This smells nice," she said to herself. Just then, her mommy walked in and saw her holding the perfume. "Lily, what are you doing with my perfume?" her mommy asked. + +"I found it and it's yellow and smells good," Lily said. "Can I wear it, please?" + +"No, sweetie, that's mommy's special perfume," her mommy said. "But I have some perfume that's just for you. It's pink and smells like flowers." + +Lily smiled and was happy to have her own special perfume. She put the yellow perfume back where she found it and went to play outside with her new perfume on. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase squirrels. One day, Max got very hot and needed to cool down. He saw a cooler with ice in it and decided to lay down next to it. + +Max's owner, a little girl named Lily, came outside and asked Max a question. "Max, do you want to play fetch?" she asked. Max didn't answer because he was too busy enjoying the coolness of the cooler. + +Lily tried again. "Max, do you want a treat?" she asked. This time, Max answered with a loud bark and ran over to Lily. He was ready to play fetch and get some treats! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake pies. One day, she made a tough pie that was hard to chew. Her brother, Max, didn't like it and said it tasted bad. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted to make a pie that everyone would like. So, she decided to act and ask her grandma for help. + +Her grandma taught her a new recipe and showed her how to make a delicious pie. Lily followed the recipe carefully and made a yummy pie that everyone loved. Max even said it was the best pie he ever had! From then on, Lily knew that if she ever had a problem, she could always act and ask for help. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. Lily saw a big dog and wanted to pet it. Her mommy said, "Be careful, we need to ask the guard if it's okay to pet the dog." So they went to the guard and asked if they could pet the dog. The guard said, "Yes, but be gentle and don't take anything from the dog." + +Lily petted the dog and it was very nice. But then, the dog tried to give her a bone. Lily's mommy said, "No, sorry doggy, we can't take your bone. It belongs to you." The dog understood and went away. + +Lily and her mommy played in the park and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you, guard, for letting us pet the dog." The guard smiled and said, "You're welcome, have a good day!" And Lily and her mommy went home, happy and tired from their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to write stories and draw pictures. One day, she decided to write a story about a superhero who had the power to fly. + +Lily's friend, Max, saw her drawing and said, "Wow, that's really popular! Can I help you write the story?" + +Lily was happy to have Max help her. But soon they started to argue about what the superhero's name should be. Max wanted to call him "Superman" but Lily wanted to call him "Superfly." + +They couldn't agree and started to get upset. But then they remembered that they were friends and decided to compromise. They would call the superhero "Superflyman." + +Together, they wrote a great story about Superflyman and his power to fly. They were both happy and proud of what they had created. And from that day on, they worked together to write many more popular stories. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. The river was very old and had been around for a very long time. Many animals lived near the river and drank from it every day. + +One day, a big storm came and the river started to overflow. The animals were scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a brave beaver came and built a dam to protect the animals and the river. The beaver worked very hard and soon the river was safe again. + +The animals were very happy and thanked the beaver for protecting them and the ancient river. From that day on, they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long pillow that she loved to hug when she went to sleep. One night, Lily couldn't find her pillow anywhere. She looked under her bed and in her toy box, but it was nowhere to be found. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her mom came into the room and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about her missing pillow. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I'll bring your pillow to you." Lily felt happy and waited patiently for her mom to return. + +A few minutes later, her mom came back with the long pillow in her hands. Lily hugged it tightly and felt so much better. She thanked her mom and went back to sleep, feeling happy and cozy with her long pillow by her side. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with her toys and chase butterflies in the garden. One day, Fluffy saw a bird in the tree and wanted to catch it. She tried and tried but couldn't manage to catch it. + +Fluffy had a friend named True, a little dog who always played with her. True was very loyal and kind. One day, True got very sick and Fluffy was sad. Fluffy tried to make True feel better by bringing her toys and cuddling with her. But True didn't get better and one day she passed away. + +Fluffy was very sad and missed her friend True. She would often sit in the garden and look at the tree where she saw the bird. But she never tried to catch it again, because she knew that True would have wanted her to be happy and not sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, her friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah had a shiny new bike that she got for her birthday. Lily was envious of Sarah's bike and wished she had one too. + +"Wow, your bike is so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Thanks, I love it," Sarah replied. + +Lily asked if she could ride the bike and Sarah said yes. But when Lily tried to ride it, she fell off and got a scratch on her knee. Sarah felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, maybe you need to exercise more to get better at riding bikes." + +Lily went home and asked her mom if she could get a bike too. Her mom said she could, but first she needed to polish her old bike that was in the garage. Lily spent the whole afternoon polishing the bike until it was shiny and new. She rode her bike every day and practiced until she was good at it. She even taught Sarah some tricks. From then on, they were both happy and had fun riding their bikes together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She had a mighty imagination and would often pretend she was a superhero, saving the world from bad guys. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the cupboard to get a cup for her juice. As she opened the cupboard, she noticed a spider crawling inside. She froze with fear and called out to her mom, "Mommy, there's a spider in the cupboard!" + +Her mom came to the rescue and gently removed the spider. "Thank you, Mommy," said Lily. "You're my superhero!" + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always check the cupboard before reaching for a cup. And whenever she saw a spider, she would call out for her mighty mom to come to the rescue. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they went on an adventure in the woods. Timmy stumbled over a rock and fell down. He was okay, but his knee hurt a little. + +His friend, Sarah, asked, "Are you okay, Timmy?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, I'm okay. But I worry about my knee." + +"Don't worry," said Sarah. "It will be cool in no time." + +Timmy smiled and they continued on their adventure. They found a cool treehouse and climbed up to play. They had so much fun that they forgot all about Timmy's knee. When it was time to go home, Timmy's knee didn't hurt anymore. He was happy and grateful to have such cool friends like Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a modern toy that she loved to rub against her cheek. One day, Lily went to the post office with her mommy. There, she saw a stamp with a cute puppy on it. She asked her mommy if she could have it, but her mommy said no. + +Lily was sad, but she decided to take the stamp anyway. She rubbed it against her cheek and giggled. Suddenly, a big, scary man came up to her and took the stamp away. Lily cried and cried, but the man didn't give it back. Her mommy scolded her and they went home. + +Lily learned that it's not okay to take things that don't belong to you. She never saw the stamp again, but she still loved her modern toy. 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 friend Sarah were playing hide-and-seek. + +Sarah said, "Lily, can you guess where I'm hiding?" + +Lily looked around and saw a white box. She said, "Are you hiding in the white box?" + +Sarah said, "No, I'm not in the box. Guess again!" + +Lily looked for Sarah for a whole week, but she couldn't find her. Finally, Sarah popped out from behind a tree and yelled, "Gotcha!" + +Lily was so happy to find her friend. They hugged and laughed together. From that day on, they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went for a walk in the countryside. They saw a beautiful landscape with tall trees, green grass, and a big blue sky. + +As they were walking, Timmy's friend Billy accidentally stepped on a flower. Timmy noticed this and said, "Billy, you need to be more thoughtful and careful. You hurt the flower." Billy felt bad and said sorry. + +Later, they came across a hill and decided to jog up it. Timmy was very fast, but Billy was struggling to keep up. Billy got upset and said, "Timmy, you always win. It's not fair." Timmy stopped and said, "I'm sorry, Billy. Let's jog together and have fun. It's not about winning, it's about having fun with our friends." + +And so, Timmy and Billy jogged up the hill together, enjoying the beautiful landscape and each other's company. They learned that being thoughtful and kind to others is more important than winning or being the best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the yard. One day, she went to the river and saw a big rock. She wanted to play with it, but it was too heavy for her to lift. + +So, she decided to do something fun instead. She ran around in the grass and jumped in the puddles. Her shoes got wet, but she didn't mind. She was having too much fun! + +As the sun started to go down, Lily went back to the rock. She saw that it was still too heavy to lift, but she didn't care. She was happy just playing in the wet grass. And that's all that mattered to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy were outside playing when they saw a big van coming down the road. "Look, Mommy! A van!" said Lily. "Yes, Lily, that's a van," said her mommy. + +As the van got closer, Lily could see that it was covered in bright colors and had pictures of animals all over it. "That's a cool van!" said Lily. But as the van got even closer, Lily saw that the driver had a terrible frown on his face. "Why does he look so sad?" asked Lily. + +"I don't know, Lily," said her mommy. "Maybe he's having a bad day." Suddenly, the van started to make a loud noise. "What's that noise?" asked Lily. "I think the van is having trouble," said her mommy. + +Just then, the driver got out of the van and walked over to Lily and her mommy. "I'm sorry to bother you, but my van won't start," he said. "Do you think you could help me?" Lily's mommy smiled and said, "Of course we can help you!" And together, they all worked to get the van started again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going to the park. One day, she went to the park and saw some other kids playing with a lovely ball. She wanted to play too, but they didn't let her. + +Lily felt sad and went to sit on a bench. She saw some coal on the ground and started playing with it. Suddenly, she had an idea! She went back to the kids and challenged them to a game. The winner would get the coal. + +The other kids agreed to play and the game started. It was a close game, but in the end, Lily won! She was so happy and the other kids were impressed. They gave her the lovely ball as a prize and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved making things with glue. He would rush to get his glue and paper every day after school. One day, Tim decided to make a big airplane with lots of glue. + +As he was working on the airplane, Tim noticed that he was running out of glue. He rushed to get more glue, but he couldn't find any. Tim started to worry, but then he remembered that his big sister had some glue in her room. + +Tim went to his sister's room to get the glue, but she was not there. He saw the glue on her desk and decided to take it. Tim felt bad for taking his sister's glue, but he really wanted to finish his airplane. + +After finishing the airplane, Tim felt proud of himself. He ran outside to show his friends, but as he was running, he tripped and the airplane broke into many pieces. Tim felt very bad and wished he had never taken his sister's glue. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who loved to wear colorful dresses. One day, she met a man who wanted to marry her. "Will you be my wife?" he asked. The lady smiled and said, "Yes, I will marry you!" + +They had a big wedding with lots of friends and family. The lady wore a beautiful colorful dress and the man wore a fancy suit. Everyone danced and ate yummy cake. + +After the wedding, the lady and the man went on a trip together. They saw lots of colorful flowers and ate colorful fruits. "I love being married to you," said the lady. "I love being married to you too," said the man. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play in the mud and roll around in it. One day, Max met a little girl named Lily who was playing in the park. Lily saw Max and said, "Hi, doggy! You're so cute!" Max wagged his tail and licked her face. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called out, "Lily, come here! We have to go home now." Lily said goodbye to Max and ran off. Max was sad because he wanted to play with Lily more. Just then, Max saw a big, mean dog coming towards him. The mean dog wanted to hurt Max. + +Max knew he had to protect himself, so he barked loudly and showed his teeth. The mean dog got scared and ran away. Lily saw what happened and said, "Wow, Max! You're so brave and generous to protect yourself like that!" Max felt happy that he could protect himself and his new friend Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to see the flowers. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the store to buy a new toy. Lily saw a big, expensive doll that she really wanted. + +But her mommy said no because it was too expensive. Lily felt sad, but she knew her mommy was right. Later that day, Lily's daddy came home and told her that he had won a big victory at work. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she was happy because her daddy was happy. + +The next day, Lily's mommy surprised her with a new toy that didn't cost too much. Lily was so happy and didn't suffer anymore because she had a new toy to play with. She knew that even though the big, expensive doll was nice, she didn't need it to be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the fields and explore. One day, he saw a piece of cheese in a trap. Timmy wanted the cheese so badly, but he knew it was a trap. + +Suddenly, a brilliant idea came to Timmy's mind. He decided to ask his friend, the wise owl, for help. He ran to the owl's tree and asked him how to get the cheese without getting trapped. The owl answered, "You must use your brain to find a way to get the cheese without touching the trap." + +Timmy thought for a while and came up with a plan. He used a stick to push the cheese out of the trap and then quickly grabbed it and ran away. Timmy was so happy he found a way to get the cheese without getting trapped. He thanked his friend, the wise owl, for his brilliant advice. From that day on, Timmy always asked for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to do yoga with her mom. They would stretch and move their bodies in funny ways. It made them feel good inside. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's rub our bellies. It will feel nice and help us relax." So, they rubbed their bellies in circles. Lily felt happy and calm. + +After yoga, they went outside to play. Lily found a deep puddle and jumped right in. She splashed and laughed, feeling the cool water on her skin. It was a fun day with her mom, doing yoga and playing in the puddles. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to surf. He would ride the waves every day and feel happy. One day, Timmy's surfboard broke, and he was sad. + +Timmy went to see his friend, Sally, who was very creative. "Can you help me fix my surfboard?" Timmy asked. Sally said, "Yes, I can restore it to make it even better than before!" + +Sally worked hard to fix Timmy's surfboard. She used her creative skills to make it look beautiful. When she was done, Timmy was very happy. He thanked Sally and went to the beach to try out his new surfboard. + +As Timmy was surfing, he saw a big wave coming towards him. He was scared, but he remembered what Sally had told him. "Your surfboard is stronger than before," she had said. Timmy rode the wave with confidence and had a great time. He knew that Sally's creative skills had restored his surfboard to be even better than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky found a big cube in the pond. He was curious and he asked his friend, "What is this big cube?" + +His friend replied, "It's a block of ice. It's very cold!" + +Ducky was anxious to touch the block of ice. He swam closer and closer until he could touch it. As he touched the block of ice, it started to splash and break into pieces. + +Ducky and his friends had so much fun playing with the ice cubes. They swam and splashed around until the sun went down. From that day on, Ducky loved to explore and find new things in the pond with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her family. One day, Lily saw a bird stuck in the chimney. She wanted to help the bird, so she asked her dad for help. + +"Dad, can you help the bird in the chimney?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I can help. Let's try to get it out," said her dad. + +They worked together and finally, the bird flew out of the chimney. It was very loud when the bird flew away. Lily said, "Thank you, dad!" and they both felt happy for helping the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at photos of her family. One day, she found an old photo of her grandpa. He was smiling and holding a big fish. Lily recognized him right away. + +She ran to her mom and said, "Look, mommy! It's grandpa! He caught a big fish!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's him. He loved to go fishing." + +Lily looked at the photo again and noticed that the fish in the picture was dead. She asked her mom, "Mommy, why is the fish not moving?" Her mom explained, "Well, when you catch a fish, it can't breathe anymore and it becomes dead." + +Lily was sad for the fish, but happy to have found a photo of her grandpa that she recognized. She put the photo back in its special place and went to play with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and pick flowers. One night, she looked up at the sky and saw a beautiful star shining bright. She wanted to catch it and keep it forever. + +Lily ran inside and grabbed a jar. She went back outside and tried to catch the star, but it was too high up in the sky. She decided to gather some sticks and make a ladder to reach the star. She climbed and climbed until she was close enough to touch it. + +But just as she was about to catch it, a gust of wind blew the star away. Lily was sad and cried. But then she realized that the star was meant to be free and shine in the sky for everyone to see. She smiled and went back inside, happy to have tried to catch the beautiful star. +Once upon a time, there was a big crane. The crane was very tall and had a long neck. It lived near a big lake. One day, a little bird came to the crane and said, "Can you please help me? My nest is stuck in a tree and I can't reach it." The crane replied, "Of course, I can help you. I have a long neck and I can reach high places." + +The crane picked up the little bird and flew to the tree. But when they got there, the crane realized that it was too big to fit between the branches. The little bird said, "Oh no, what are we going to do now?" The crane thought for a moment and then remembered that there was a small crane who lived nearby. + +The big crane flew to the small crane and asked for help. The small crane was happy to help and together they were able to get the nest down from the tree. The little bird was very grateful and said, "Thank you so much for helping me. I will always remember your kindness." The big crane and the small crane smiled and flew away happily. +Once upon a time, there was a man who needed some help. He was walking in the park and he saw a little girl playing with her toys. The man thought the girl was very attractive and he asked her if she could help him find his way home. + +The girl was happy to help the man and she took his hand. They walked together and the man thanked the girl for being so kind. He said he needed her help because he was lost and didn't know where to go. + +The little girl felt proud that she could help the man and she smiled. They walked for a while and finally, they arrived at the man's house. He thanked the girl again and said she was a very good helper. The girl felt happy and went back to playing with her toys, feeling proud of herself for being so helpful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play outside in the warm sunshine. One day, Teddy went on a walk in the forest and got lost. He looked all around but couldn't find his way back home. Teddy started to feel scared and worried that he was in trouble. + +Just then, he saw a friendly rabbit hopping towards him. The rabbit gave Teddy a big hug and asked him what was wrong. Teddy told the rabbit that he was lost and didn't know how to get home. The rabbit smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your way back!" + +Together, Teddy and the rabbit walked through the forest and eventually found their way back to Teddy's cozy home. Teddy was so happy and grateful to the rabbit for helping him. He gave the rabbit a warm hug and thanked him for being such a good friend. From that day on, Teddy and the rabbit went on many adventures together and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Timmy. He loved going to the theater with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy and his family went to the theater to watch a funny movie. Timmy laughed and laughed until he fell off his seat! + +Everyone in the theater looked at Timmy and laughed with him. Timmy's mommy and daddy helped him up and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt happy and jolly again. From that day on, Timmy made sure to sit carefully in his seat so he wouldn't fall again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion. He was very mighty and could roar very loudly. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and saw a book on the ground. He picked it up and turned the pages with his big paws. He liked how the pages felt when he touched them. + +As he was reading, he saw a picture of a mouse. The lion wanted to touch the mouse, but he knew it was too small and might get hurt. So, he decided to be friends with the mouse instead. They played together and had fun in the forest. + +From that day on, the lion would always carry the book with him and read it with his new friend. They would touch the pages together and talk about the pictures they saw. The lion realized that even though he was mighty, he didn't need to be scary to make friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta with tomato sauce. One day, her mom made her a big bowl of pasta for lunch. Lily was so happy! + +After lunch, Lily went to play outside. She found a dirty toy in the garden and picked it up. "Look, Mommy! I found a toy!" she said. "Put that down, Lily. It's dirty. You don't know where it's been," her mom replied. + +But Lily didn't listen. She kept playing with the dirty toy and forgot to wash her hands before dinner. That night, Lily got very sick and had to go to the hospital. She learned her lesson and promised to always listen to her mommy from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. The tank was very dirty and had lots of mud on it. One day, a little boy came to the tank and saw how filthy it was. He decided to clean it up. He used soap and water to wash the tank. + +After he finished cleaning, he got very hungry. He looked around and saw a delicious sandwich on the ground. He picked it up and ate it all up. The little boy felt happy and proud of himself for cleaning the tank and finding a yummy sandwich to eat. From that day on, he visited the tank often and kept it clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bun. Bun loved to hop around in the forest and nibble on carrots. One day, as Bun was hopping around, he saw a big, juicy carrot. He wanted to eat it so badly, but he knew it was not his to take. + +Bun tried to resist the temptation to take the carrot, but he just couldn't help himself. He dug his little paws into the dirt and pulled with all his might. Suddenly, he heard a loud snap and felt a sharp pain in his paw. He had accidentally pulled out the root of the carrot and hurt himself. + +As he was crying in pain, a wise owl flew by and saw him. "What happened, little Bun?" asked the owl. Bun told the owl what he had done and how he couldn't resist the urge to take the carrot. The owl explained to Bun that it was important to respect other creatures' belongings and that each creature had its own unique things. + +Bun felt ashamed of what he had done and promised to never take something that wasn't his again. The owl flew away, leaving Bun to think about his mistake. As the sun set, Bun realized that he had learned an important lesson but unfortunately, he was still in pain from his paw. The bad ending was that he had to go back to his burrow with a hurt paw and no carrot to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat popcorn. One day, he found a big bag of popcorn. He was very happy. + +Tim wanted to share the popcorn with his friends. So, he put the popcorn in a big bowl. But, Tim was clumsy. He tripped and the popcorn went all over the floor. Tim was sad. + +Tim tried to pick up the popcorn, but it was too hard. Then, he had an idea. He would shoot the popcorn back into the bowl. He found a toy gun and tried to shoot the popcorn. But, Tim was still clumsy. He missed the popcorn and hit the window. The window broke and Tim got in trouble. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a chamber. In this chamber lived a little boy named Tim and his favorite toy, a red ball. Tim loved to play with his red ball all the time. He would throw it, kick it, and bounce it all around the house. + +One day, Tim was playing with his red ball in the chamber. He was being careless and not paying attention to what he was doing. He threw the ball too hard, and it hit a big glass cup on the table. The cup fell to the floor and broke into many pieces. + +"Oh no!" Tim cried. "I broke the cup!" + +His mom came into the chamber and saw the broken cup on the floor. She was very sad and said, "Tim, you were careless with your ball. Now the cup is broken, and we can't fix it." + +Tim felt bad for breaking the cup. He knew he should have been more careful when playing with his ball. From that day on, Tim promised to be more careful when playing in the chamber. But the broken cup was gone forever, and Tim's mom was still sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go on walks with his mom. One day, they went for a walk and saw something interesting. + +Tim saw a big tree with round things on it. He did not recognize what they were. His mom said, "Those are peaches, Tim!" Tim was happy to learn a new word. + +Tim and his mom picked a peach from the tree. They went home and ate the peach. It was sweet and yummy. Tim thought peaches were very interesting. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys. He had a favorite toy, a big red truck. Tim played with it every day. One day, his mom told him that she had a surprise for him. She said, "I promise, you will love it." + +The next day, Tim's mom gave him a new toy. It was a tool set with many gentle tools. Tim was very happy. He played with the tools all day. He used them to fix his big red truck. Tim remembered his mom's promise and knew she was right. He loved his new toy. + +Later, Tim and his big red truck went on an adventure. They drove through the forest and up the big hill. Suddenly, the truck broke down. Tim was sad, but then he remembered his gentle tool set. He used the tools to fix the truck, just like he practiced. The truck was working again, and Tim was very happy. He knew that his mom's promise and the gentle tools had saved the day. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely car named Zoomy. Zoomy liked to zoom around the town. One day, he saw a big screen showing a movie. He stopped to watch the movie and saw other cars zooming on the screen. Zoomy wanted to make new friends and zoom with them. + +Zoomy saw a blue car named Bluie nearby. He went to Bluie and said, "Hi, I am Zoomy. Can we be friends and zoom together?" Bluie looked at Zoomy and said, "Yes, let's be friends and watch the movie too." + +Zoomy and Bluie watched the movie, but Zoomy still wanted to zoom around. He said, "Bluie, let's zoom fast like the cars in the movie!" Bluie agreed, and they started to zoom around the town. They zoomed so fast that they didn't see a big hole in the ground. + +Zoomy and Bluie fell into the hole, and they couldn't get out. They were both very sad. They should have been more careful while zooming around. Now, they were stuck in the hole, and nobody could help them. Zoomy and Bluie stayed in the hole, feeling lonely and sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big rhinoceros named Ronny. Ronny loved to play outside in the sun. One day, it started to rain. Ronny was sad because he could not play outside. + +Ronny went inside his house and saw a big bowl of delicious fruit. He was very happy. Ronny ate the fruit and felt much better. The rain was still falling outside, but Ronny did not mind. + +After Ronny finished eating, the rain stopped. The sun came out again. Ronny went outside to play, feeling happy and full. He knew that even when it rained, he could find fun things to do inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very selfish. He never shared his toys with his friends. One day, Tim's mom told him, "You need to learn to share, or you won't receive any new toys." + +Tim thought about what his mom said. He decided to try sharing with his friend, Sam. They sat on the floor and played with Tim's toys together. Tim said, "Here, Sam. You can play with my toy car." + +Sam smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim!" They played and had lots of fun. Tim learned that sharing was not so bad after all. From that day on, Tim was not selfish anymore. He shared his toys with all his friends and received many new toys from his mom. And they all played happily on the floor together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a grumpy cat named Tom. Tom did not like when his owner, a little girl named Amy, would brush his fur. Every day, Amy would try to brush Tom, but he would always run away. + +One day, Amy found a big ball of yarn. She had an idea. She told Tom, "If you let me brush you, I will give you this big ball of yarn to play with." Tom looked at the yarn and thought about it for a moment. He decided that he would let Amy brush him for the yarn. + +Amy started to brush Tom's fur. As she brushed, she began to remove all the knots and tangles. Tom was surprised that it didn't hurt as much as he thought it would. When Amy finished brushing Tom, she gave him the big ball of yarn. Tom played with the yarn all day, and from that day on, he was not so grumpy anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to draw. He would draw images of big cars, small cars, and everything in between. Tim had a big dream. He wanted to make his images come to life. + +One day, Tim drew a car that could speed very fast. He wished that he could drive it. But, there was a problem. The car was weak. It could not go fast without breaking. Tim was sad. He did not want his car to break. + +Tim thought hard. He wanted to fix his car. He remembered his dad was strong. Tim asked his dad for help. His dad knew just what to do. Together, they made the car strong. Now, the car could speed fast and not break. Tim was happy. His dream had come true. +Once upon a time, in a regular house, there lived a little girl named Amy. She loved to play with her toys and wrap them up in her soft blanket. One sunny day, Amy decided to wrap her toys up and take them outside to play. + +While playing, Amy saw her friend Tom walking by. Tom looked sad because he had no toys to play with. Amy thought for a moment and then had a great idea. She decided to share her toys with Tom. They both played with the toys wrapped in the soft blanket, and Tom's face lit up with happiness. + +As the sun began to set, Amy and Tom wrapped up the toys together and took them back to the regular house. They had so much fun playing together that day. From that day on, Amy always shared her toys with Tom and other friends. The moral of the story is that sharing with others can bring happiness to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He had a sack. In the sack, he had a toy. The toy was a small man and a small woman. They were in a marriage. The small man and the small woman loved each other very much. + +One day, Tom met a girl named Sue. Sue was jealous. She wanted a toy like Tom's. Tom said, "We can play together!" Sue was happy. They played with the toy man and the toy woman. They had a lot of fun. + +Tom and Sue became good friends. They played together every day. They shared the toy man and the toy woman. Sue was not jealous anymore. They were all very happy. +Once, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved. He would take it everywhere with him. He thought it was his own special car. Tim's friend, Sam, also liked the toy car. Sam wanted to play with it too. + +One day, Tim and Sam had a big fight. Sam took the toy car when Tim was not looking. Tim was very sad and did not know what to do. He took a step and tried to find Sam. Tim needed his dependable toy car back. + +Tim found Sam and asked for his toy car. Sam said no and ran away. Tim ran after Sam, but he could not catch him. Tim was very sad and cried. He never got his dependable toy car back. +One day, a little bug was very enthusiastic. He wanted to go on a big adventure. So, he went to his friend, the bird, and said, "Can you take me up high in the sky?" + +The bird looked at the bug and said, "Okay, but you must request something for me too. I need a leaf from the tall tree over there." The bug agreed and went to get the leaf. + +The bug was so excited that he didn't see the big spider web near the tree. He got stuck in the web! The bird saw this and knew he had to help his friend. He flew down, picked up the bug, and got the leaf too. + +Then, the bird took the bug up high in the sky, just like he requested. They had a great adventure together. And from that day on, the bug and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful car named Zoom. Zoom loved to go fast and help others. He had a special power that made him very fast. + +One day, Zoom saw a little bird with a hurt wing. The bird needed to get to its nest, but it couldn't fly. Zoom knew he could use his power to help the bird. He said, "Hop on, little bird! I will take you to your nest." The bird hopped onto Zoom's back, and they zoomed off. + +Zoom went very fast, and they reached the bird's nest quickly. The bird thanked Zoom for being so helpful. Zoom felt happy that he could use his power to help a friend. From that day on, Zoom and the bird were best friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to clap her hands and dance. One day, she found a light metal toy. She was very happy and played with it all day. + +Mia took the light metal toy to the park. She met a boy named Tim who was sad. Mia showed him her toy and they clapped and danced together. Tim was happy and thanked Mia for sharing her toy. + +Mia learned that sharing can make others happy. She and Tim became good friends. They always clapped and danced together with the light metal toy. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a big lion was walking in the forest. The lion was very clumsy. He would trip and fall a lot. The lion was not happy. + +The lion saw a small bird. The bird said, "Why are you sad?" The lion replied, "I am clumsy and it makes me sad." The bird had an idea. "Let's have a surprise party for you. Maybe it will make you feel better." + +The bird invited all the animals in the forest to the surprise party. The lion was very surprised when he saw all his friends. They played games and had fun. The lion was still clumsy, but he was not sad anymore. His friends helped him see that it was okay to be clumsy. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. He had a red wagon that he loved very much. He played with his wagon every day. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his wagon. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. So, he left his wagon under the tree and went up. While he was in the tree, a big boy saw the wagon. The big boy wanted the wagon, so he decided to steal it. + +Tim saw the big boy take his wagon and he was very sad. He climbed down the tree and tried to get his wagon back. But the big boy was too fast and ran away with the wagon. Tim went home crying, and he never saw his red wagon again. +Once upon a time in a small town, there was a park. In the park, there was an elderly man. He liked to sit on a bench and watch the birds. He felt peace when he was there. + +One day, a little girl came to the park. She saw the elderly man and asked, "Why do you like the park?" The man smiled and said, "I like the park because I feel peace here. I like to watch the birds and enjoy the quiet." + +The little girl sat next to the elderly man. They watched the birds together. The man taught the girl the names of the birds. They both felt peace in the park. And they became good friends. +One day, a girl named Lucy wanted to improve her drawing. She wanted to make a picture of her family. She looked at a photo to help her draw. In the photo, there were her mom, dad, and her dog, Spot. + +Lucy drew her mom with a big smile. She drew her dad with a funny hat. She drew Spot with a long tail. Lucy was very proud of her drawing. She showed it to her mom and dad. + +Her mom and dad were so happy. They said, "Lucy, you did a great job!" They put the drawing on the wall. Lucy, her mom, and dad all looked at the drawing and smiled. They were all very proud. +Once upon a time, in a calm little town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. The sun would shine and the birds would sing. + +One day, Tim saw a big, red strawberry on a bush. He was very happy because strawberries were his favorite. He picked the strawberry and showed it to his friends. They all smiled and clapped their hands. + +Tim's mom saw him with the strawberry and said, "Good job, Tim!" She gave him a hug and a kiss. Tim felt proud and happy. He received a big, red strawberry and shared it with his friends. They all enjoyed the sweet, juicy strawberry and continued to play in the calm little town. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, smelly dog named Spot. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big cake on the table. It was time to celebrate Tim's birthday! + +Tim and Spot played games with their friends. They had lots of fun. Tim's mom took a photo of Tim, Spot, and their friends. They were all so happy. The photo showed them with big smiles and silly hats. + +After the games, they ate the big cake. Spot got a special dog treat too. Tim and Spot were very happy. They knew they would remember this day forever. And they would always have the photo to help them remember the fun they had. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She had a toy named Stitch. Stitch was a funny toy with big eyes and a big smile. Lily loved Stitch so much. They played together every day. + +One day, Lily and Stitch played a game. They counted numbers. Lily said, "Let's start with number one." Stitch nodded and smiled. They counted together, "One, two, three, four, five!" They laughed and clapped their hands. + +As they played, Stitch's arm got a rip. Lily saw the rip and said, "Oh no! Stitch, your arm has a rip. I will fix it." Lily got some thread and a needle. She sewed Stitch's arm with care. Stitch felt better and smiled. They hugged and played more games. Lily and Stitch were happy friends forever. +Once upon a time, in a comfortable little house, there lived a boy named Tim and his dog, Max. They loved to play in the big yard outside their house. One day, Tim found a big pile of leaves from the fall. He decided to scatter the leaves and make a game for Max. + +"Max, come here!" Tim called out. Max ran over, wagging his tail. "Let's play in the leaves!" Tim said. Max barked happily and jumped into the pile of leaves. Tim laughed as they scattered the leaves all over the yard. + +As they played, Tim's mom came outside. "It's time for lunch," she said. Tim and Max stopped playing and went into the house. They had a nice lunch together, then went back outside to play some more. They had a fun day scattering leaves and enjoying the fall weather. +Once upon a time, there was a tough boy named Tim. Tim liked to show his big muscles to his friends. He was very strong and could lift heavy things. + +One day, Tim saw a big shoe on the ground. The shoe had a long string that was not tied. Tim wanted to help, so he used his strong muscles to pick up the shoe. He tried to tie the string, but it was not easy. + +Tim did not give up. He tried and tried to tie the string. With his tough muscles, he finally tied it! Tim was proud and happy. He showed his friends the tied shoe, and they all cheered for him. Tim learned that even tough kids with big muscles need to practice new things. +Once upon a time, in a big room, there was a restless little boy named Tim. He loved to run and play all day. One day, Tim found a soft pillow on the floor. He picked it up and smiled. + +Tim had an idea. He wanted to play a new game with the pillow. He threw the pillow up in the air and ran to catch it before it fell down. He laughed and clapped his hands as he played. + +After a while, Tim felt tired from all the running. He put the pillow on the floor and lay down on it. The pillow was so soft and warm. Soon, the restless little boy fell asleep, happy and tired from his fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a white cat named Snowy. Snowy lived in a small house with a little girl named Amy. Amy loved Snowy very much. They played together every day. + +One day, Snowy found a locked box in the garden. Snowy wanted to see what was inside. Snowy meowed and meowed until Amy came to help. Amy used a key to unlock the box. Inside the box, they found a soft, white ball. + +Amy and Snowy played with the white ball all day long. They were very happy. But then, Snowy hurt her paw while playing. Amy saw that Snowy was hurt and felt sad. She hugged Snowy and took her inside the house. She put a bandage on Snowy's paw, and soon Snowy felt better. They both knew they had to be more careful when playing. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish. The fish lived in a clear river. The fish liked to swim all day long. + +One day, the fish met a big frog. The frog said, "I feel sad." The fish asked, "Why do you feel sad?" The frog said, "I lost my toy." + +The fish wanted to help the frog. They looked for the toy together. They looked under rocks and in the water. + +At last, they found the toy near a big tree. The frog was so happy! Now, the fish and the frog were friends. They played together in the clear river every day. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce dog named Max. Max liked to grab things and run away. One day, Max saw a shiny ashtray on the table. + +Max said, "I want to grab that ashtray!" So, he jumped up and grabbed the ashtray with his mouth. Then, he ran away to his favorite hiding spot. + +Max's friend, a little girl named Lily, saw him running. She said, "Max, give me the ashtray, please!" Max listened to Lily and gave her the ashtray. They played together and had a happy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and her dog, Max. Max was a good dog, but he had a broken leg. Lily loved Max very much and wanted to help him feel better. + +One day, Lily's mom went to the store to buy some meat for dinner. When she came back, she put the meat on the table and went to get some water. Max smelled the meat and really wanted to eat it. He started to bark, "Woof, woof!" Lily heard Max and said, "No, Max, you can't eat the meat. It's for dinner." + +Max didn't listen and jumped on the table to get the meat. But Max's broken leg made it hard for him to jump. Lily saw Max trying to jump and felt bad for him. She had an idea. She went to her room and found a key to unlock her toy box. Inside the toy box, she found a small toy bone. Lily gave the toy bone to Max and said, "Here, Max, you can have this toy bone to play with." + +Max was so happy with his new toy bone that he forgot all about the meat on the table. He wagged his tail and played with the toy bone all day. Lily and Max had a fun day together, and Max didn't feel sad about his broken leg anymore. +One day, a little fish named Finn was swimming in the sea. The water moved fast, like a big rush. Finn liked to play in the tide. He was a humble fish, always helping his friends. + +One day, Finn saw a crab named Carl stuck in the sand. Carl said, "Help me, Finn! I can't move!" Finn swam fast to help Carl. He pushed Carl with his tail. Carl was free! + +Finn and Carl played in the tide together. They were happy. They swam and laughed all day. Now, they were best friends. And they always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Tim. Tim was on a big boat. The boat was open, and the sun was hot. Tim liked to splash in the water. One day, he saw a big fish. + +"Look at that big fish!" said Tim to his friend, Sam. Sam was a small bird. Sam liked to fly high in the sky. They both liked to play in the water. + +One day, while Tim and Sam were playing, a big wave came. The wave was very big, and it made the boat tip over. Tim and Sam were scared. The big fish tried to help, but it was too late. + +Tim and Sam fell into the water. They splashed and tried to swim. But the water was too deep, and they could not get back to their boat. + +And so, Tim the pirate and Sam the bird were lost in the big sea. The big fish swam away, and the sun went down. Tim and Sam were all alone, and they could not find their way home. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his friends in the garage. The garage was big and had lots of toys. + +One day, Tom wanted to have a party with his friends. He thought it would be fun to invite them all to the garage. So, Tom went to each of his friends' houses and invited them to come and play. + +The friends came to the garage and had a great time. They played with the toys and shared them with each other. At the end of the day, Tom and his friends learned that it was important to share and be kind to each other. They all went home happy and promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved watching cartoons on TV. Her favorite cartoon was about a funny cat and a silly dog. She would laugh and clap her hands when they played together. + +One day, it was dark and rainy outside. Mia couldn't go to the park to play. She was sad. Her mommy said, "Mia, let's accept that we can't go outside today. We can watch your favorite cartoon instead!" Mia smiled and said, "Yes, mommy!" + +Mia and her mommy sat on the couch and watched the funny cat and silly dog on TV. They laughed and had a good time. Even though it was dark and rainy outside, Mia was happy to be inside with her mommy, watching her favorite cartoon. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy faucet who lived in a small house. The faucet didn't like to behave. It would drip water all the time, making the floor wet and slippery. The people who lived in the house were not happy with the faucet. + +One day, a little boy named Timmy came to the faucet and said, "Mr. Faucet, please behave. We don't want a wet floor." The grumpy faucet didn't want to listen to Timmy, but it saw that the boy was sad. So, the faucet decided to try to behave. + +The next day, Timmy came back to the faucet and saw that it was not dripping water anymore. The floor was dry and safe. Timmy was so happy, and he said, "Thank you, Mr. Faucet, for behaving." The grumpy faucet felt good about making Timmy happy, and from that day on, it behaved and didn't drip water anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play near the fence in his yard. One day, Spot saw a big, red ball on the other side of the fence. He wanted to play with the ball, but he knew he was not allowed to go past the fence. + +Spot's friend, a deaf cat named Whiskers, lived next door. Whiskers saw Spot looking at the ball and wanted to help. Whiskers had an idea and ran away, but he told Spot to stay near the fence. Spot did not know what Whiskers was doing, but he waited by the fence like he was told. + +Whiskers came back with a long stick. He used the stick to push the ball through a hole in the fence, so Spot could play with it. Spot was so happy to have the ball and thanked Whiskers. This reminded Spot that friends can always help each other, even if they have to find a new way to do it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to walk on a trail near his house. One day, Tim saw a girl on the trail. She was sad and had a frown on her face. Tim wanted to make her happy. + +Tim said, "Hi, I am Tim. Why are you sad?" The girl said, "I lost my original toy. It was my favorite." Tim wanted to help her find her toy. They walked together on the trail, looking for the toy. + +As they walked, they talked and laughed. The girl's frown went away. They found her toy under a big tree. She was so happy! Tim and the girl became good friends, and they played on the trail every day. +Once upon a time, there was a nice dog named Bob. Bob liked to play with his friends in the park. One day, Bob found a treasure map in the park. The map showed where a big treasure was hidden. Bob was very excited and wanted to find the treasure. + +Bob asked his friend, Cat, to help him find the treasure. They started to follow the map. But then, they had a fight. Bob wanted to go left, and Cat wanted to go right. They could not agree, and they stopped being friends. Bob was sad, but he still wanted to find the treasure. + +Bob tried to find the treasure by himself, but it was very hard. He missed his friend, Cat. Then, Bob had an idea. He went to Cat and said, "I am sorry. We should mind each other and work together." Cat agreed, and they became friends again. They followed the map and found the big treasure. They were so happy and shared the treasure with all their friends. The moral of the story is that it is important to mind your friends and work together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play hockey with his friends. They would run and hit the ball with their sticks. It was so much fun! + +One day, a new boy named Sam came to play. Sam was very good at hockey. Tim started to feel jealous. He didn't want Sam to be the best. But Tim's mom saw this and told Tim to be nice and encourage Sam. + +So, Tim started to cheer for Sam when he played well. Soon, they all played hockey together and had a great time. Tim learned that being kind and encouraging others was more important than being the best. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to try new things. One day, she found a big box in her room. Inside the box, there was a bulb. Lily was very excited and wanted to make the bulb light up. + +Lily went to her mommy and asked, "Mommy, can you help me make the bulb light up?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! Let's try together." + +Lily and her mommy tried and tried. They put the bulb in a lamp and turned it on. The bulb lit up and made the room bright and shiny. Lily clapped her hands and said, "We did it, mommy! We made the bulb light up!" Her mommy hugged her and said, "Yes, we did it! You are such a clever girl, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little flame that lived in a big black pot. The pot would hang high above a warm fire. The little flame loved to dance and play with the other flames in the fire. + +One day, the little flame saw a black cat sitting near the fire. The cat was cold and shivering. The little flame wanted to help the cat, so it jumped out from the pot and went to the cat. The cat was scared at first, but then it felt the warmth from the little flame. + +The little flame and the black cat became good friends. They would play and keep each other warm. The cat would sit by the fire and watch the little flame dance in the pot. They were happy together, and the little flame knew that it had found a true friend in the black cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toy spear. He would run and jump with it all day. One day, Tim saw a big bug. He wanted to pinch it with his fingers. + +But when he tried to pinch the bug, it was too fast. Tim felt sad and weak. He wanted to find a way to catch the bug. Then, he had an idea. He could use his toy spear to catch the bug. + +Tim tried again, this time with his toy spear. He was very careful and slow. With a quick move, he caught the bug on his spear. Tim was so happy! He had caught the bug and wasn't weak anymore. From that day on, Tim and his toy spear had lots of fun catching bugs together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very sad boy because he had no toys to play with. One day, he went to the park to find something fun to do. + +While at the park, Tim saw another boy named Sam. Sam had a big, red ball that he was playing with. Tim thought the ball looked like a lot of fun, so he asked Sam if he could borrow it. Sam said yes, and the two boys played with the ball together. + +As they played, Tim started to feel happy. He was no longer a sad boy because he had a new friend and a fun toy to play with. When it was time to go home, Tim thanked Sam for letting him borrow the ball. From that day on, Tim and Sam played together at the park every day, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted cat named Tom. Tom was very good at talking. He could discuss things with his friends all day. Tom had a big heart and loved to help others. + +One day, Tom and his friend, a dog named Max, went to the park. They saw a sad bird sitting on a tree. Tom and Max wanted to help the bird. So, they went to the bird and started to discuss what was wrong. + +The bird told Tom and Max that he lost his toy. Tom and Max wanted to make the bird happy again. They looked everywhere for the toy. Finally, they found it under a bush. The bird was so happy that he sang a beautiful song. Tom and Max felt good in their hearts because they helped their new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the floor with her toys. One day, she found a tiny seed on the floor. Lily thought it was a special seed. + +Lily planted the seed in a pot with dirt, and put it near the window. She gave it water and sun. The seed began to grow. It grew taller and taller every day. Lily was so happy to see it grow. + +As the plant grew, it made big, green leaves. One day, a pretty flower bloomed on the plant. The flower was rich in color, with red and yellow petals. Lily loved her flower so much. She knew that the seed was truly special. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade in the town. Everyone was very happy. They all wanted to see the parade. It was a sunny day, and the sky was blue. + +In the parade, there was a deep hole. A little dog named Max did not see the hole. He fell into the deep hole. Max was sad and scared. He wanted to get out of the hole. + +A kind girl named Lily saw Max in the hole. She helped Max get out. Max was very happy. He did not regret going to the parade. He was glad he met Lily. They became best friends and watched the rest of the parade together. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Daisy liked to wander outside. She would walk and sniff all around the big yard. One day, she found something new. It was a bottle with a strange smell. It was medicine. + +Daisy felt curious and wanted to taste it. But when she tried it, it was very yucky! She felt uncomfortable in her tummy. Daisy knew she should not have eaten the medicine. + +Daisy's owner, a kind little girl named Sarah, saw Daisy feeling sick. She knew what to do. Sarah gave Daisy some water and a soft hug. Soon, Daisy felt better. They learned that wandering can be fun, but they should be careful with things they find. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little bunny named Ben. Ben was an incredible bunny who loved to hop and play. One sunny day, Ben went out to find his friends. + +As he hopped along, he met a big, scary bear. The bear was a threat to Ben, but Ben was brave. "Hello, Mr. Bear," Ben said. "Do you want to play with me?" The bear looked at Ben and smiled. "Yes, little bunny, I would like to play with you," said the bear. + +They played together all day long, and they became good friends. Ben learned that even though the bear was big and scary, he could be nice too. And the bear learned that even a little bunny could be an incredible friend. They lived happily in the forest, and they played together every day. +One day, a big fish and a small fish were swimming in the sea. The big fish was very selfish. He did not like to share his food with the small fish. The small fish was sad. + +One day, they saw a tie floating in the water. The big fish wanted the tie for himself. He tried to dive to get it, but he could not. The small fish could dive very well. He asked the big fish, "Do you want me to help you get the tie?" + +The big fish thought for a moment, then said, "Yes, please help me." The small fish dove down and got the tie for the big fish. The big fish was happy and thanked the small fish. They became friends and started to share their food. + +The moral of the story is that it is good to share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a young boy named Tim. Tim was a little nervous because he wanted to help his mom in the kitchen. His mom was making a cake and needed a measure of flour. + +"Mom, can I help you?" Tim asked. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, you can help me. Please pull open the drawer and get the measure cup." + +Tim pulled the drawer open and found the measure cup. He felt happy that he could help. Together, they made the cake and had a fun time in the kitchen. + +In the end, the cake was delicious, and Tim was no longer nervous. He learned that he could do big things if he tried. Tim and his mom enjoyed the cake, and he couldn't wait to help her again in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He had a long toy train. He loved to play with it every day. One day, his mom told him they were going to have a picnic. Tim was very happy. + +At the picnic, there were many kids. They all had their own toys. Tim saw a girl with a toy car. The girl wanted to play with Tim's long train. But Tim said, "No, this is my own train." The girl was sad and played alone. + +Later, Tim saw all the kids playing together and sharing their toys. He felt lonely. Tim went to the girl with the toy car and said, "Let's play together with my long train and your car." They played and had fun. Tim learned that sharing his own toys made everyone happy. +Once upon a time, Jack was walking in the park. It was a fine season, and the grass was so green. Then, out of nowhere, a big miracle appeared! Jack couldn't believe his eyes. + +He said to himself, "What is that?" He walked up to the miracle, and saw that it was an ice cream truck! Jack was so excited. He ran over to the man selling ice cream, and said, "Can I have an ice cream, please?" + +The man smiled, and gave Jack a cone. He said, "This one is yours." Jack took a bite, and it was the most delicious ice cream he ever had. He thanked the man and danced away in joy. + +The man smiled, and said, "You have a nice day, Jack." + +Jack smiled and said, "Thank you. You too!" + +And so, Jack enjoyed his fine season with a delicious ice cream cone in his hand. +Once upon a time there was a fair daisy. The daisy was so very pretty. Every day more and more kids wanted to play with her. + +One day the daisy decided she wanted to wear a special outfit. She looked around for something special and soon she found it. It was a colorful blanket that was full of stars. + +"This will be perfect," she said with a smile. She carefully covered her body with it. + +The next day, the kids saw the daisy and they were all excited. "Look at the pretty daisy," they said. "She looks so fair and nice." + +The daisy was so happy to see the kids excited to play with her. She knew that she had made the right choice in covering herself with the blanket. From that day forward, she wore it all the time. The kids played and laughed with the fair daisy all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a jet named Max. He was very honest and kind, and loved to skip through the sky. One day, he was flying high in the clouds when he saw a strange sight. + +From the ground below, someone was waving to him. Max flew low and waved back. It was a little girl, with a big smile on her face. + +Max flew down and asked "Who are you?" + +The little girl said "I'm Lily and I want to skip with you!" + +Max smiled and said "I'd love that!", and so they skipped up and down through the clouds. + +Max and Lily laughed and laughed until the sun started to set. Then they waved goodbye, and Max flew off on his jet. Everywhere he went, Max smiled as he thought of his day with Lily, and how honest she was. Max knew that he had made a new best friend that day. +The sun was shining and a family was out in the garden. Mama was teaching her little girl, who was only three years old. She was teaching her how to tie a knot in a long vine. Mama showed her daughter how to bring two ends of the vine together and how to make them hold tight. + +Mama said, "Today, I'm going to teach you how to make a knot, sweetheart. Are you ready?" + +Little girl nodded her head. She smiled and together they grabbed a thin vine. Mama held it up in front of her daughter and said, "See the vine? It needs to be tied around this tree. Can you help me do that?" + +Little girl was excited and eager to help. She grabbed the vine and began to twist it around the tree. Her fingers were nimble and after a few tries, she had tied a tight knot in the vine. + +Mama smiled and said, "Well done! See what you can do when you try?" Little girl was so happy. She ran off with the vine, practising more knots. Mama watched proudly as her daughter taught herself. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Pete. He was three years old and was always very nice. + +One day, Pete went to visit his grandma. When he entered her house she gave him a great surprise. She handed him a present. + +Pete was very excited. He opened the present and saw something fine inside. It was a big toy car! + +Pete ran around the house with his car, making engine sounds. Then he stopped to talk to his grandma. + +"Thank you for the present, Grandma!" he said. + +"You're welcome, Pete!" she said. "I'm glad you like it!" + +Pete smiled and went back to playing with his car. It was the best surprise ever! +Once upon a time, there lived a tiny fox. Every day, the fox would play in the forest, running, jumping and exploring. One day, the fox was searching for something very important. He looked left and right, patting the ground with his paw. Suddenly, the fox saw something! He ran over and carefully used his paw to pick it up. It was a sparkly, juicy fruit! The fox was so happy, he bit into it right away. As he tasted the sweet flavour, he heard a voice behind him. It was a bear! + +"That's my fruit," growled the bear. + +The fox was scared, but he shook his head and said, "I found it first, so it's mine." + +The bear huffed. "If it's so important to you, why don't you share?" + +The fox thought for a moment. After all, sharing was part of being polite and kind. He took a deep breath and said, "Okay, you can have some too." + +The bear smiled, grabbed some of the fruit and said, "Thanks, little fox. By sharing, we both get to enjoy it." + +The fox smiled, happy he had made a new friend. From that day on, they both shared the forest together. +Once there was a little boy named Max. He had a spade and he liked to dig in the garden with it. One day, he wanted to play in the garden but his brother Chip didn't want to. So Chip tried to sell Max his spade for two sweets. + +Max was very sad but he wanted to play in the garden so he said, "Okay." Chip took the spade and gave Max two sweets. + +Max felt a little bit angry because he thought Chip was being selfish. So he ran inside and complained to his mum. "Mum, Chip was being selfish and sold me his spade for two sweets!" His mum laughed and said, "Max that's what it's like when we play together. It's all part of the game." + +Max smiled and thought about how silly his brother was being. He decided to go out and enjoy the garden without any spade! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jimmy. Jimmy was three. He liked to run and play with his friends all day long. + +One day, Jimmy decided to go for a walk to the park with his pal Hank. As they were walking along, Jimmy noticed something strange. Everything seemed to be moving really fast. + +Jimmy asked Hank, "What's happening? It all looks like it's zooming!" + +Hank smiled and said, "Jimmy, that's a rollercoaster! It's really fun, let's go for a ride!" + +Jimmy was so excited! He'd never been on a rollercoaster before. It looked really original. + +The two boys lined up and went for a ride. The rollercoaster zigzagged around, faster and faster. Jimmy squealed with delight. He couldn't believe that something so fast and fun could be so original. He knew that this was a day he'd never forget! +Once upon a time there was a rabbit. He was very hungry so he hopped over to the garden to look for something to eat. He saw a red carrot and was so excited! He bent down and took a big bite. "Yum!" he said. + +But then he heard a voice. He turned around and it was a fox. "That carrot is mine!" said the fox. + +The rabbit was confused so he just shrugged. The fox saw this and said, "You can have the carrot if you let me have the rest of your carrots. Do we have a deal?" + +The rabbit thought about it and nodded his head yes. He gave the fox all his carrots, and the fox gave him the red carrot. + +The rabbit was happy and hopped away, once again feeling very full. +Once there was a little girl named Silla. She was sad because her baby brother had grown so much faster than she. Her mother wanted to encourage Silla and show her that she was special. + +One day, Silla’s mom gathered some colourful cords from the kitchen and showed her how to weave them together into something beautiful. “Silla, you are very special,†said her mother. “Look at what you’ve made!†+ +Silla smiled and said, “I made it!†She felt so proud and the sadness melted away. + +Every day, her mom kept encouraging her. “Look at these cords - what can you do with them?†she said. Silla was soon making necklaces, bracelets and friendship bands. She felt very happy. + +Soon her mum said, “Let’s give one of your friendship bands to your brother. He’ll like it and it’ll show him how much you love him.†Silla smiled and was no longer sad. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Teddy and Frankie. They were playing happily in the park. Suddenly, Teddy asked Frankie if they could go to the store. + +Frankie thought it was a great idea and they set off to the store. When they arrived, Teddy said he wanted to buy some shampoo. + +Frankie shook his head. "We don't need shampoo," he said. "Our hair is clean already." + +But Teddy insisted he wanted the shampoo. "The shampoo will make our hair even shinier!" he said. + +Frankie looked at Teddy. He knew that his friend was reliable and wouldn’t ask for something that wasn’t good. So, he agreed reluctantly and handed the money to Teddy. + +Teddy smiled and proudly paid for the shampoo. He lifted it up excitedly and the two friends started their journey back home. + +That was when Teddy's shiny, soft hair all began! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very enthusiastic about whales. One day she decided to go to the beach to see them. When she arrived, she saw a whale out in the water! She was so excited. She jumped up and down and shouted: "Oh, what a happy day! Look at that whale!" + +She decided to ask the whale a question. She shouted: "Hello, Whale! Would you give me a hug?" + +The whale swam closer to the shore and said: "Yes! I'll give you a hug!" + +The little girl was so happy that she ran to the water's edge and threw her arms around the whale. The whale smiled and hugged her back. It was a big and long hug. + +When they finally let go, the whale smiled and said: "It was nice to give you a hug. I'm so glad I could make you happy!" + +The little girl smiled back and said: "I'm so happy too!" Then she waved goodbye as the whale swam away. + +The little girl was filled with joy and enthusiasm. She had the best day ever! +Mama and Baby were going on a trip. Baby was so excited! She started to pack her bag with all of her favorite things. She put in her stuffed bear, a book and some colored pencils. + +Mama said, "We need to pack some food too! What do you think we should take?" + +Baby thought for a moment, then said, "Let's take some rice! I love it!" + +So, Mama got some rare rice from the cupboard and put it into the bag. Baby grinned with delight, and Mama smiled too. + +They were ready for their trip. Mama and Baby went off on their adventure, happily snacking on the delicious, rare rice. +Leo was very tired. He had been playing all day and was feeling sleepy. Mum said it was time to go home. So, Leo and Mum hopped in the car and drove to the store. + +At the store, Mum said she needed to buy something. She went off around the corner and left Leo in the car. + +Leo was feeling very bored, he looked out of the window at a big yellow wreck of a car outside the store. “What a funny car,†he thought! + +Just then, Mum came back to the car with some bags. She said, “Come on let’s go home. We bought some yummy food!†+ +Leo was happy. He waved goodbye to the funny yellow car and they drove off home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He loved to take his toy boat and get in the water. Each day he would get his boat and hop in the port. + +One day, John noticed that the boat was feeling a little uncomfortable. It seemed to wobble in the water and didn't seem quite right. John was worried and decided to take his boat to the dock. + +Once at the dock, John asked the dockkeeper what was wrong. The dockkeeper said, “Your boat looks just fine, but it needs to get a quick check-up!†+ +John took his boat in and the dockkeeper checked it. Sure enough, the dockkeeper discovered that the boat had a leak! The dockkeeper then gave John some special glue, so he could fix it. + +John took the glue and patched up the leak. After that, his boat felt much more comfortable in the water. He thanked the dockkeeper, hopped back in his boat, and enjoyed the rest of his day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Zoe. Zoe liked to zoom around on her scooter. + +One day, Zoe went to the park with her mum. When they got there, Zoe saw a big brown tree. + +"Mummy, what is it?" asked Zoe. + +"That's an apple tree," said her mum. + +Zoe was so excited. She wanted to taste an apple. + +Mum laughed and said, "Okay, go ahead. You can try it." + +Zoe plucked an apple off the tree and took a bite. "It tastes so good!" said Zoe with a smile on her face. + +Zoe zoomed around the park while eating her apple. With each bite, she smiled wider and wider. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit called Bob. Bob was brave and always happy. One day, Bob decided he would dare to do something very scary. He would touch the electric shock. Bob took a deep breath and said to himself, "I am brave, I can do this". + +Bob crept up to the shock, but it was making a bad noise and he was scared. But Bob was brave and he touched the shock with his nose. Suddenly there was a big shock! Bob was so surprised and jumped back. + +"Oh no!" Bob said. He was very scared and wanted to run away. But then his friend, a lovely owl named Olly, flew down and said "What are you doing?" + +Bob said, "I was trying to be brave and touch the shock, but it was so scary and bad!" + +Olly said "That was a daring thing to do! How about I help you try again, but this time we do it together!" + +Bob smiled, he was so grateful for Olly's help. So bravely, the two friends touched the shock together, and this time there was no shock. They both smiled and Bob said "Thank you for being brave with me." + +And they all lived happily ever after. The End! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a tree. He was so happy and loved to soar in the sky. He flapped his wings and flew all around the world. One day, he saw a dish on a windowsill. It looked so interesting that he wanted to get closer. + +He flew right up to the window and asked, “What do you have in that dish?†+ +The dish answered, “You can have some yummy food if you come closer.†+ +The little bird was so excited. He flew to the dish and ate the food until he was full. He thanked the dish and flew away. + +When his tummy was full, he soared high into the sky feeling happy again. Little bird was happy that he’d found such a delicious dish that made him feel so much better. + +He continued to soar through the sky, and would never forget the interesting dish that he had seen that day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. Joe liked to explore, so he decided to go on an adventure. + +Joe walked through the forest, looking for something cool. He spotted something blue in a nearby tree. It was a bird! The bird let out a yell. + +"Hello!" Joe said. + +"Hello!" the bird replied. + +"What is your name?" Joe asked. + +"My name is Oxy," the bird said. + +Joe was very excited. "Can you show me something cool?" + +"Sure!" Oxy said, and they flew up into the clouds. The air felt cool and they could breathe the oxygen. + +Joe and Oxy had a great time in the sky, yelled and laughed. They found lots of cool things. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Joe waved goodbye to Oxy and headed back. Joe had a wonderful day and was sure to come back soon. +One day, Jimmy was feeling very fine. He saw a big fish swimming in the pond and he was excited. He clapped his hands and started to run towards the pond. + +When he got there, he saw that the big fish was a tuna. He was so excited that he started to clap and dance around the pond. + +Suddenly, Jimmy heard a voice. "Why are you clapping?" it asked. + +Jimmy looked around, but he didn't see anyone. Then he looked into the pond and he saw the tuna looking up at him. + +Jimmy smiled and said, "I'm clapping because I'm so happy to see you, tuna!" + +The tuna smiled, swam around in circles, and said, "I'm happy to see you too, Jimmy! Let's be friends." + +Jimmy was so delighted that he clapped his hands again. He waved goodbye to the tuna and went off to tell his friends about his new friend. +It was a hot day in the summer. Mom and Dad had put the baby in the buggy and decided to go for a walk. But the sun was so hot that the wheels of the buggy started to burn. "It's too hot!", complained Mom. + +"Stupid Sun!", said Dad. + +Then, a funny thing happened. Just like magic, the fire went out and a rainbow appeared in the sky. + +"Wow! Look at the rainbow, baby!", said Mom. + +The little baby smiled and waved his hands. + +"See, the sun can be friendly too", said Dad. + +The baby laughed and said, "Sun nice!" +Ginger the cat slumped down for a nap. She was feeling very tired and poor Ginger had been feeling this way all day. Ginger sighed and curled up into a ball. + +Just then, she heard a loud meow! It was her friend, Tiger the cat! Tiger was a big, hairy cat and he had a big paw. + +"Hi Ginger, what's wrong?" said Tiger. + +Ginger sighed and said "I'm so tired. I just want to sleep all day". + +"Oh dear," said Tiger sympathetically. He reached out a paw and gave Ginger a big cuddle. + +"I'm sure you'll feel much better soon," he said. + +Ginger smiled and snuggled up close. A few minutes later she was fast asleep. Tiger smiled contentedly and stayed close by, until Ginger woke up feeling much more refreshed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. Lily was three years old, and she loved to wander. One hot summer day, Lily asked her mummy if she could visit the museum. + +Mummy said yes, so Lily put on her sun hat and skipped to the museum. It was sunny and her legs were wobbly, but Lily excitedly jumped up the museum steps. + +When she got to the museum, Lily walked around, amazed by all the different things she saw. There were paintings of people, and statues of animals, and funny looking rocks. But Lily's favourite thing was the big old big. She wanted to touch it, so she asked her mummy if she could. + +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes Lily, you can touch it!" + +So Lily put out her little hand and touched the big old big. She felt its bumpy surface with her fingers and ran her hand up and down the sides. It felt warm and silky like cotton. + +Lily was very happy, and she hugged mummy tight. Then she said, "Let's go home now, it's getting hot!" + +Mummy laughed and they skipped home together in the sunshine. + +The End. +Once upon a time, a big monster called Goggle lived in the forest. Goggle was always happy and he enjoyed helping others. Every day, he would go from tree to tree, providing treats to all of the animals. + +One day, Goggle went to the lake to find mist. He found a big pile of mist, so he decided to take it back with him to the forest. + +On his way through the forest, Goggle met a little squirrel named Fluffy. Fluffy was a very enthusiastic squirrel, and he was very excited to see Goggle. + +Goggle smiled and asked Fluffy, "Do you need some mist?" + +Fluffy jumped up and down with excitement and said, "Yes! Yes, please!" + +So Goggle provided Fluffy with some mist and he went on his way. Fluffy was so grateful, and he thanked Goggle for being so kind. + +The two of them said goodbye and Goggle left, continuing on his mission to provide treats to all of the animals in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a cute little bunny called Daisy. She was always very adventurous and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Daisy was hopping through the forest when she came across a beautiful oasis. It was full of lush trees, colourful flowers and sparkling water. It seemed like the perfect place for a break. + +"This is amazing!" Daisy said to herself in amazement. + +Daisy hopped around the oasis, enjoying the fresh air and peace and quiet. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from nearby. It was a little bird, caged and chirping. + +"Let me out!" the bird begged. "I want to be free!" + +Daisy quickly hopped over to the cage and used her teeth to undo the latch. She opened the door and smiled as the bird flew away. + +"Release something and it can be free," Daisy said to herself. Daisy hopped away, feeling happy and content with her newfound knowledge. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He was very lucky and even had a lucky hat. + +One day he decided it was time for a plan. He decided to make an arrow so he could shoot it and see how far it could go. He went outside and gathered all the supplies he needed to make his arrow. + +He quickly built it and was very proud of his work. Next, he took the arrow, pointed it up in the sky and let it go. He watched with excitement as it flew higher and higher. Everyone was so surprised when it kept on flying until it was out of sight. + +The brave knight said, "That was so cool! I'm so lucky that my plan worked!" + +Then a voice from above said, "You are indeed lucky. Now come up here and find me." + +The brave knight quickly ran inside and grabbed his lucky hat. He put it on, and flew up in the sky. + +At the top of the sky, the brave knight found a magical castle. He found where the voice was coming from and it was a magical wizard. + +The wizard said, "I saw you finish your plan and thought I would reward you. You made the lucky arrow and now have earned the luck of the castle." + +The brave knight was so excited and he thanked the wizard for his luck. He used it to do many good things and was never bored again. +A family was having a picnic in the park one day. The father said to the little girl, “Let’s pretend we’re in a different place.†The little girl was excited and clapped her hands. + +They imagined they were in a forest. The sun was shining and birds were singing. Everything was so peaceful and quiet, like a blanket of silence. + +Suddenly, there was a loud roar. The little girl was frightened but the father said, “Don’t worry, it’s just a plane. It’s very expensive, so we don’t have to worry.â€The little girl smiled and they continued their pretend journey through the forest. + +They put on their packs and began walking. Suddenly, they heard something rustling in the bushes. The father said, “What’s that?†and the little girl said,â€It’s a rabbit! Let’s pretend it’s our pet.†The father and daughter laughed and pretended the rabbit was their pet for the rest of their pretend journey. + +They ended their pretend journey in the clearing, full of smiles and laughter. The little girl said, “That was so fun!†and the father said, “Yes, it was!†They made a real picnic and enjoyed the warmth of the sun and the +Once upon a time, there lived a monkey called Kiki. Kiki was very happy. Every day, Kiki liked nothing more than swinging through the trees and playing with her friends. + +One day, Kiki went exploring in the forest and noticed something strange - there was a big post sticking out of the ground. + +Kiki was curious, so she came a bit closer and saw that the post was very thick. On one side, there was a sign that said 'Danger! Keep out!' + +Kiki was a bit scared and was about to turn away when a voice called out, "Don't be afraid! I'm just making this post sharp". Kiki looked around and saw a hedgehog chipping away at the post with a hammer and chisel. + +Kiki said, "Why are you making it sharp?" + +The hedgehog smiled and said, "To scare away all the animals in the forest. We hedghogs need a place to sleep without being bothered!" + +Kiki laughed and said, "Good luck!" Then she ran off to find her friends and tell them all about the hedgehog. +Tina was skipping around the park. She jumped and hopped happily. She saw something on the ground - it was a big jar of orange jelly! + +Tina shouted, "Look, Mommy, a jar of jelly!" + +Her mom said, "Oh my, that is quite a surprise! Maybe you can share it with your friends!" + +Tina and her friends took turns licking the jelly out of the jar. They laughed and made funny faces as each one tried a turn, making even funny noises with their mouths full of jelly. + +When they finished, they all shouted, "That was sooo crazy!" And Tina shouted the loudest. + +Then they skipped off to the playground to play some more. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Sam and Jim. Sam was deaf and Jim could hear. Sam and Jim both loved to play golf. + +One day, Jim asked Sam if he wanted to join him in playing golf. But Sam shook his head. He couldn't hear what Jim was saying. + +Jim realized he needed to find another way to talk to Sam. So he got down on one knee and spoke louder. + +"Do you want to come play golf with me?" He smiled. + +Again Sam shook his head. Then Jim got a great idea. He took out a piece of chalk and he drew a picture of a golf course on the sidewalk. + +Sam's eyes lit up. He smiled and nodded his head. He was excited to play golf with his friend. + +So Sam and Jim played golf happily that day. They had lots of fun! +Jill was watching a show with her mom. Suddenly, the crowd started to applaud. Jill asked her mom, "What is happening?". Her mom said, "They are celebrating a good view." Jill was curious and wanted to know why. Her mom explained, "The people are clapping to show how much they like to see a successful thing. It's a way of expressing their joy for the good view". + +Jill was still confused, so her mom said, "It's like when someone does something that is not so nice and people do not approve. That's when people will say 'boo' to show how ignorant they think it is". Jill nodded, understanding better now. + +The crowd continued to applaud louder and louder. Jill smiled, happy to see the people so joyous. She clapped a few times to join in. Her mom smiled and gave her an approving look. "You have such a nice view of the world," her mom said. + +"Yes", Jill said, "let's always be nice and applaud the good things". +Once upon a time there was a chubby little bunny named Miffy. Miffy was so happy and bouncy and he loved playing outside in the sunshine. + +One day, Miffy was hopping around the yard looking for something exciting to do. He came across a big hedge. It was tall and full of green leaves. Miffy was so curious and he wanted to get inside. + +He hopped closer and peeked between the leaves. To his surprise, he saw a group of bunnies hopping around and having fun. He wanted to join them, but he couldn't get in because the hedge was too tall. + +Miffy said to himself, "I miss playing with my bunny friends." Suddenly, a friendly voice called out. It was one of the bunnies from the other side of the hedge. The bunny said, "Hop onto my back, I can bring you inside!" + +Miffy hopped onto the bunny's back and the friendly bunny carried him into the hedge. Miffy and his new friends had so much fun! + +From then on, Miffy was never lonely again. He could always count on his hedge friend to carry him inside and play with his bunny pals. +Once upon a time there was a farm. The farmer was very happy, living on that farm and doing his work every day. One morning, a big storm came and destroyed the farm. The farmer was very confused and didn't know what to do. + +He walked around and saw the mess the storm had caused. Everywhere he looked, there was destruction. + +The farmer then said "What can I do now?" + +Just then, he heard a voice answer, "I will help you." + +He looked around to see who had spoken, but he couldn't see anyone. Then he heard the voice again saying, "Look up." + +The farmer looked up and saw a big bird in the sky. The bird said, "Let me help you rebuild your farm." + +The farmer thanked the bird and they worked together to rebuild the farm. The farmer was no longer confused and the farm was just as it was before the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bill. He was very sleepy, but he wanted to find a hole to sleep in. He hopped around until he found a nice hole. It was just the right size for him! + +But something funny happened when he hopped in. There was already another bunny inside! + +The two bunnies looked at each other for a moment, then suddenly, Bill recognized the other bunny! It was his friend, Bob! + +"Bob!" Bill said. "What are you doing here in this hole?" + +Bob said, "I was looking for a nice, cozy place to have a nap, just like you!" + +The two bunnies hopped out of the hole and decided to find a different one they could both fit in. They didn't want to bother anyone else. And that is what they did! + +From then on, the two bunnies would always look for cozy holes to sleep in, together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to skip. One day she was skipping around the garden, when she saw a shiny mirror in the corner. She stopped to look at how pretty she looked, twirling and skipping in her purple dress. + +Suddenly she felt very ashamed. She had been skipping so hard and wild, her dress was all wrinkled and messy. "Oh no," she said to herself, feeling very embarrassed. + +The evil witch inside the mirror cackled. "You look a sight," the witch said. "Look at how rumpled your dress is!" + +The little girl was very sad. She wanted to look pretty again, so she began to skip once more, this time gently and slowly. Soon the wrinkles had gone and her dress was again neat and tidy. + +The evil witch stopped cackling and said, "Well, that's better. You look much prettier when you skip gently. Now go and skip some more!" + +And the little girl did. She skipped happily around the garden, never feeling ashamed of her pretty purple dress again. +Once there was a big backyard with lots of trees and grass. One sunny day, a little girl wanted to play outside in the backyard. She grabbed her beach ball and ran out of the door. + +When she arrived, she saw a lot of puddles around the backyard and everything was wet. She wasn’t sure what to do, so she just stood and watched the puddles. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the other end of the yard. "Hi! Come over here! I have a surprise for you!" + +The little girl looked up, and she saw a boy who was waving his arms at her. Curious, she ran over, her beach ball bouncing behind her. + +When the girl reached the boy, he said, “I have a surprise for you!†He pointed over to a big rock, and she saw that there was a little boat on top. + +The little girl shouted with joy. She thanked the boy, grabbed a stick and ran over to the boat. With one big push, she sent the boat sailing around the backyard. + +The little girl and the boy waved and laughed as they watched the boat sail around. The little girl was so happy that they spent the whole day playing in the backyard, even though everything was wet. +Mama was walking up the stairs with her daughter. Mama was carrying a pink telephone and was telling her daughter all about it. + +"This is a telephone, sweetie," Mama said, pointing to the pink phone in her hand. "You can use it to talk to friends and family who are far away." + +The daughter was very excited. She loved pink and she wanted to write on the telephone right away. + +"Can I write on the telephone, Mama?" She asked. + +Mama smiled and said "Yes, of course you can! You can write a message to someone who you want to talk to." + +The daughter ran up the stairs to her room and got some paper and crayons. She wrote a message to her grandpa, saying "Hi Grandpa! I love you!" She put the paper inside the telephone and put it against her ear. + +Mama smiled as she heard her daughter say "Grandpa? Can you hear me?" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She was three years old and she loved to play with her toys. One day, Daisy's mom said "I have a surprise for you!" Daisy was so excited. She asked "What is it?" Mom said it was a phone. Daisy couldn't believe it! She said "A phone for me?" Mom smiled and said "Yes, it's a very cheap phone." + +When they got home, Daisy played with her phone all day. She pressed all the buttons and talked to her dolls. She even called her dad to say hello. Daisy was so happy with her phone. She said "Thank you Mommy, I love it!" + +Mom said "You're welcome, baby. I'm so glad you like it." Daisy smiled a big smile and went back to playing with her phone. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. He was three years old and it was his birthday. Joe was excited because he knew there would be special presents for him. + +Joe opened the door to his house and was greeted by a very happy party. Everyone was displaying blue and pink balloons, brightly coloured presents and a big cake. Joe was very confused and he asked his mom why everyone was so happy. + +"It's your birthday, Joe!" his mom said. "You are three years old today and everyone is here to celebrate you!" + +Joe smiled and thanked his mom. He then started opening the presents and displaying each one in the middle of the room. Everyone was cheering and singing Joe 'Happy Birthday' with smiles on their faces. + +Joe felt loved and special. He knew it would be a special day that he would never ever forget. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, lived two friends called Alan and Mark. Alan and Mark liked to go out early each morning to catch the sunrise. + +Mark asked Alan, "Do you want to watch the sunrise with me?" + +Alan replied, "Yes, I do. Let's go catch it together!" + +The two friends smiled and ran out into the wide open field to find a good spot to watch the sunrise. They found a clearing and settled down. As the sky grew light, they saw the first glimmer of orange in the sky. + +"Look, Mark! It's catching the sky!" said Alan, excitedly. Mark's eyes lit up with awe. Together, they watched as the sun rose higher and higher, filling the sky with its vibrant colours. + +When the sun was fully up, Alan whispered, "It's the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen." + +Mark agreed, "Me too. Let's catch the next sunrise together." + +And so, the two friends returned to that same spot every morning, to catch the spectacular sunrise. +Once upon a time, two friends, Sam and Ella, were playing together in the garden. Sam observed a big, fat bee buzzing around. He pointed it out to Ella and they laughed as it flew around them. Then, Sam noticed something else in the garden. He saw a lazy, yellow frog sitting by a pond. + +“Let’s go look at it!†said Sam and they rushed over to the pond. +The frog simply sat there, watching them with its big, dopey eyes. + +Ella asked the frog, “Why are you so lazy?†+ +The frog replied, “I am waiting for my foot! You see, I got my foot stuck in a log earlier and I am waiting for it to come back. While I wait, I am just sitting here being lazy!†+ +Sam and Ella laughed and then decided to help the frog. They found a stick and, very carefully, they managed to pull the frog’s foot free from the log.