diff --git "a/TinyStories_1259.txt" "b/TinyStories_1259.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1259.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Benny was so excited to find the treasure chest that he ran off to find it. When he found the treasure chest, he used the key to unlock it. Inside the chest was a bunch of carrots! Benny and his friends were so happy to have found the treasure. They all shared the carrots and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree had many leaves and branches. The branches were flexible and could move in the wind. One day, a little girl was playing near the tree. She climbed up the tree and sat on a branch. Her mom came to remind her that it was time to go home. The little girl climbed down the tree and went home with her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Max. Max was white and furry. He loved to run in the green fields with his friends. + +One day, Max's teacher gave him a test. Max was scared because he didn't know the answers. He asked his friend, "What should I do? I don't know the test." His friend said, "Don't worry, Max. Just try your best." + +Max ran home and studied hard. When he took the test again, he got a good grade. Max learned that if he tried his best, he could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys every day. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go to the park. Timmy was very excited and said yes. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a big slide. He wanted to go down it, but he was scared. His mom said, "Don't worry, it's normal to be scared. Let's try it together." So, they climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. + +Timmy loved the texture of the slide. It was very smooth and shiny. He wanted to go down again and again. When it was time to go home, Timmy said, "I want to come back and push my friends down the slide too!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a walk with her mom. They walked and walked until they saw a big tree. Lily's mom said, "Look Lily, that's a reliable tree. It's been there for many years." + +Lily loved the tree and wanted to touch it. She said, "Mommy, can I go hug the tree?" Her mom said, "Of course, go ahead." So Lily ran to the tree and gave it a big hug. + +Suddenly, a bird flew out of the tree and landed on the ground. Lily asked the bird, "Why did you leave the tree?" The bird replied, "I needed to find some food, but I'll go back soon. This tree is my home and it's very reliable." + +Lily smiled and said goodbye to the bird. She knew that the tree was a special place where many animals lived and it would always be there for them. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was a good dog who loved to play outside. One day, Max ran into the woods and found a bottle of oil. He sniffed it and then marked his territory with it. + +After Max went back home, his owner noticed that he smelled like oil. She gave him a bath and then Max smelled good again. Max's owner was happy that Max was a good dog and didn't make a mess in the house. + +From that day on, Max loved to explore the woods and always made sure to mark his territory with oil. Max's owner was happy that Max was having fun and always smelled good after his adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was making cake batter with her mixer. The mixer was big and loud. + +Lily wanted to help too, but her mommy said, "No, sweetie. The mixer is too dangerous for you." + +Lily felt sad, but she still wanted to help. She saw a toy mixer and said, "I can use this one!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Okay, but be careful." + +Lily started mixing the toy mixer, but it wasn't working well. She tried to fix it, but then it broke! Her mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. We can fix it later. Let's finish making the cake batter first." And they did, and it was delicious. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and design things with his crayons. He drew pictures of animals, cars and even houses. + +One day, Timmy's big brother went to war. Timmy didn't understand why his brother had to go away and fight. He missed his brother a lot. + +Timmy kept drawing pictures for his brother and sent them in the mail. His brother would write back and say how fine the pictures were. + +One day, Timmy got a letter saying his brother wouldn't be coming home. Timmy was sad and didn't understand why his brother had to go to war. He kept drawing pictures for his brother, but he knew he would never see him again. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly fish named Fin. Fin lived in the sea with his fish friends. They swam and played together every day. + +One day, a big boat came to the sea. The boat was so big that it made big waves that rocked the sea. The boat had a big net that it used to catch fish. Fin and his friends didn't know what the net was for, but they soon found out. + +The boat caught Fin and his friends in the net. They tried to swim away, but they couldn't. The boat removed them from the sea and put them in a tank. Fin and his friends were sad and scared. They missed their home in the sea. + +Days passed, and Fin and his friends became weak. They didn't have enough room to swim, and they didn't have enough food to eat. One by one, Fin's friends passed away. Fin was the last fish left. He missed his friends and the sea so much. One day, Fin closed his eyes and never opened them again. The boat had taken him away from his home and his friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his red bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, Timmy's mom saw that his room was messy. She said, "Timmy, your room is not tidy. Please help me clean it up." Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy. I will help you." + +Timmy picked up his toys and put them in the toy box. Then, he saw his red bathrobe on the floor. He picked it up and gave it to his mom. "Thank you, Timmy," his mom said. "You are such a good helper." Timmy smiled and felt happy that he could help his mom. + +After they finished cleaning, Timmy's mom said, "Let's go take a bath and wear our bathrobes." Timmy was excited and put on his red bathrobe. He felt warm and cozy. Timmy's mom said, "Now our room is tidy and we can relax." They both sat down and read a book together. Timmy felt happy that he helped his mom and enjoyed spending time with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. Her parents always spoiled her, and she had everything she wanted. + +One day, Lily's parents decided to celebrate her birthday. They had a big party with lots of cake and presents. Lily was so happy and felt like magic was happening all around her. + +But then, something terrible happened. Lily ate too much cake and got sick. She had to go to the hospital, and the doctors couldn't make her better. Sadly, Lily passed away. + +Everyone was very sad and missed her very much. Her parents realized that they had spoiled her too much and wished they had spent more time with her instead of buying her things. They learned that love is more important than anything else in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Betsy. Betsy was very upset because she lost her favorite toy. She looked all around the barn but couldn't find it. + +Just then, a little girl named Lily came to visit the farm. Betsy saw Lily and started to smile. Lily saw that Betsy was upset and asked her what was wrong. + +Betsy mooed sadly and told Lily that she lost her toy. Lily smiled and said she would help Betsy find it. They searched high and low until they finally found the toy in the hay. Betsy was so happy that she mooed with joy and Lily smiled back at her. From that day on, Betsy and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little red hen who lived in a cozy house in the forest. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she heard a loud noise coming from outside. She looked out the window and saw a big, strong man with an axe. + +"Hello, Mr. Man! What are you doing with that big axe?" asked the little red hen. + +"I'm chopping down trees to make firewood," replied the man. + +"Oh, I see. Can I help you with that?" asked the little red hen. + +"Sure, you can help me carry the wood back to my house," said the man. + +So, the little red hen helped the man chop down the trees and carry the wood back to his house. She was very happy to help him and hear the sound of the trees falling down. From that day on, the little red hen and the man became good friends and worked together to chop down trees and make firewood. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy so much that she always asked her mom for some. One day, her mom said no to her request for candy. Lily felt sad and asked her mom, "Why can't I have candy?" Her mom replied, "Because you had too much candy yesterday." + +Lily didn't understand why her mom was so harsh with her. She kept questioning her mom, "Why can't I have candy now?" Her mom explained, "You need to eat healthy foods too, not just candy." + +Lily understood and decided to eat some fruits instead. She asked her mom, "Can I have an apple?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can!" From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to eat healthy foods and not question her mom's decision when it comes to candy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo's friend Dory came to visit him. Dory was very enthusiastic about seeing Nemo. + +Nemo and Dory swam together and played a game of tag. After a while, Nemo's tummy started to rumble. He realized he was hungry and needed to eat. Nemo told Dory he needed to feed himself, and Dory understood. + +Nemo swam to a nearby coral reef and found some yummy seaweed to eat. Dory watched as Nemo ate and then they continued to swim and play together. Nemo was so happy to have such a good friend like Dory who understood when he needed to feed himself. +Once upon a time, there was a very smart bunny. He loved to work hard and make things better. Every day, he would hop around and help his friends with their chores. He would increase their happiness by doing little things like picking up sticks and bringing them to their homes. + +One day, the bunny decided to build a big carrot house for everyone to share. He worked very hard, digging and carrying big carrots to make the walls. His friends watched him work and were amazed at how intelligent he was. + +Finally, after many days of hard work, the carrot house was complete. All of the bunny's friends came to see it and they were very happy. They thanked the bunny for his hard work and for increasing their joy. From that day on, they all lived together in the big carrot house and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who decided to go on a trip. They went to the airport to catch their plane. The little girl was very enthusiastic about the adventure. + +But when they got to the airport, there was a problem. The plane was delayed! The family started to panic because they didn't want to miss their flight. They waited and waited until finally, the plane arrived. + +The little girl was so happy when they finally got on the plane. She looked out the window and saw the clouds. She knew that they were going on a big adventure. The family had a great time on their trip, but they never forgot the time they panicked at the airport. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He liked to design things with his big box of colorful blocks. One day, he decided to make a house for his onion. The onion was very pale and needed a cozy place to live. + +Tim worked very hard on his design and finally finished building the onion's house. He was very proud of himself and showed it to his mom. She thought it was wonderful and gave Tim a big hug. From that day on, the onion lived happily in its new home and Tim continued to design more things with his blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and see all the pretty things around her. One day, she went for a walk and saw a butterfly flying around. She followed the butterfly and found a flower. The flower was very pretty and smelled nice too. + +Suddenly, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She started to cry because it hurt a lot. Then, a kind lady came up to her and offered to help. The lady cleaned Lily's knee and put a band-aid on it. Lily felt better and was happy to see the kind lady. + +After her knee felt better, Lily continued her walk and saw many more pretty sights. She saw a bird flying in the sky and a cat sleeping in the sun. She was very happy and grateful for the kind lady who helped her when she was hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a bird with a pretty feather. The bird loved to fly and sing, but one day it got sick. Its feather started to rot and it couldn't fly anymore. The bird felt sad and quiet because it couldn't play with its friends. + +One day, a kind boy found the bird and took it to the vet. The vet gave the bird medicine and took care of its feather. After a few days, the bird felt better and its feather was no longer rotting. The bird was happy again and could fly and sing with its friends. The boy was happy too because he helped the bird. From that day on, the bird and the boy became good friends and played together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the park. One day, she was walking in the park and saw a big oak tree. She walked up to the tree and touched it. It was rough and bumpy. + +Suddenly, she heard someone calling her name. It was her mom. "Lily, hurry up! It's time to go home," her mom said. Lily quickly said goodbye to the oak tree and ran to her mom. + +On the way home, Lily saw a man selling some bitter candy. She asked her mom if she could have some. "No, Lily. Candy is not good for you," her mom said. Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. + +When they got home, Lily's mom made her some sweet tea. Lily took a sip and smiled. She forgot all about the bitter candy and was happy to be home. +Once upon a time, a jolly rabbit named Benny was hopping in the forest. He saw his friend, a little squirrel named Sammy, sitting on a branch. + +"Hi Sammy, what are you doing?" Benny asked. + +"I'm chewing gum," Sammy replied. + +"Can I have some?" Benny asked. + +"I only have a little bit left," Sammy said. + +Benny hopped closer and saw that Sammy's gum was almost finished. Suddenly, two birds started to fight over a worm. The birds were making a lot of noise and Sammy got scared. He accidentally swallowed his gum. + +"Don't be scared, Sammy. The birds are just fighting over a worm," Benny said. + +Sammy felt better and they both laughed. Benny hopped away and Sammy continued to chew his gum. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Spot decided to start looking for a friend. He walked and walked until he found a tape on the ground. + +Spot picked up the tape and started playing with it. He rolled it around and around until he made a big ball of tape. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. It was another dog! The other dog saw Spot playing with the tape and wanted to play too. + +Spot was so happy to have found a friend to play with. They played with the tape ball until it was time for both dogs to go home. From that day on, Spot and his new friend played together every day. Spot was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play games with his friends. One day, they started a new game and Tim was very excited to play. The game was to complete a puzzle. + +Tim was very good at puzzles and he completed it very quickly. His friends were amazed at how fast he completed the puzzle. They were also very happy that Tim was so compassionate. He helped them complete the puzzle too. + +Tim's friends were very grateful for his help and they all had a lot of fun playing the game together. Tim was very happy that he could help his friends and complete the game. They all promised to play more games together in the future. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to have a race. They all ran as fast as they could on the rough ground. Timmy's friend, Jack, was winning the race, but then he tripped and fell down. Timmy stopped running and went to help Jack. "Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?" Timmy asked. Jack replied, "No, I'm fine. Thanks for catching me." Timmy helped Jack up and they continued the race. In the end, Timmy won the race, but he didn't care because he was just happy to have fun with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her fix the faucet in the kitchen because it was leaking water. + +Timmy tried to turn off the faucet, but it was too hard for him. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You can do it! Just turn it off really fast." Timmy tried again and this time, he succeeded! The faucet stopped dripping water. + +"Good job, Timmy!" said his mom. "You fixed the faucet all by yourself." Timmy was so happy that he jumped up and down. "I did it! I did it!" he shouted. + +From that day on, Timmy was the best helper in the house. He always tried his best and succeeded in everything he did. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck was very independent and liked to do things on its own. One day, the duck went for a walk by the pond. It saw a big rock and wanted to sit on it. But when the duck tried to sit, it fell down and hurt its wing. + +The duck was sad and had to lie down on the grass. Then, a kind boy came by and saw the duck. He picked up the duck and took it to his home. The boy took care of the duck and gave it some food to eat. + +The duck was happy and grateful to the boy. It learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help and not always be independent. From that day on, the duck and the boy became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big hill made of ice. Lily wanted to slide down the hill, but she was nervous. + +Her mommy said, "Don't be nervous, Lily. You can do it!" So, Lily started to climb up the hill. When she got to the top, she sat on her bottom and pushed herself down the hill. She went so fast and it was so much fun! + +Lily did it again and again, and soon she wasn't nervous anymore. She loved sliding down the ice hill and wanted to do it every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pink tutu. One day, she saw a big, juicy apple on the kitchen counter. She wanted to take a bite, but her mom said it wasn't hers to eat. + +Lily felt sad and wanted to take the apple anyway. But then she remembered how her dance teacher always said to be honest and tell the truth. So, she told her mom that she wanted the apple and asked if she could have it. + +Her mom smiled and said yes, because Lily was honest and brave. She took a bite of the apple and felt so happy. She danced around the kitchen, feeling proud of herself for being honest and doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny jewel on the ground. It was so pretty and smooth. + +Lily wanted to show her mommy the jewel. She ran home and said, "Mommy, look what I found! It's a pretty jewel. It's smooth and shiny." Mommy was so happy and asked Lily where she found it. + +Lily explained that she found it in the park. Mommy was proud of Lily for being so observant and finding such a pretty jewel. They put it in a special place so they could always remember the fun day they found it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved sausages. Timmy's mom would always buy him sausages from the store. One day, Timmy's mom told him to be careful with the sausages because they were very hot. + +Timmy was so excited to eat the sausages that he didn't listen to his mom. He took a big bite and burned his mouth. "Ow! Ow! Ow!" cried Timmy. His mom said, "I told you to be careful, Timmy. Now you have to wait for the sausages to cool down." + +Timmy learned his lesson and waited patiently for the sausages to cool down. When they were finally cool enough to eat, Timmy enjoyed them very much. From that day on, Timmy was always careful with hot sausages from the store. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived together in the jungle. They were all friends, but sometimes they didn't get along very well. One day, a new animal came to the jungle. It was an ostrich, and it was very different from all the other animals. The ostrich was very tall and had long legs and a long neck. + +At first, the other animals were afraid of the ostrich because it was so different. But then they realized that the ostrich was very creative. It could do things that none of the other animals could do. The ostrich could run very fast and jump very high. + +The other animals started to appreciate the ostrich's unique qualities and they decided to unite as friends. They learned that it's important to accept and appreciate differences in others. From that day on, they all lived happily together in the jungle, and the ostrich became their new best friend. The moral of the story is that being different can be a good thing, and it's important to treat everyone with kindness and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little piggy named Pinky. Pinky lived in a barn with all his animal friends. One day, Pinky wanted to move to a new barn. + +He asked his friend, the cow, "Can you help me move to a new barn?" + +The cow replied, "Sure, I can help you move. But why do you want to leave this barn?" + +Pinky said, "I want to find a bigger barn where I can play with my friends and have more space to run around." + +So, the cow and Pinky started walking to find a new barn. They walked and walked until they found a big, beautiful barn with lots of space. Pinky was so happy he could jump for joy! He thanked the cow for helping him move and they both went inside to explore their new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink dress every day. One day, Lily's mom told her they needed to go to the store. Lily was excited to wear her pink dress to the store. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw her friends from school. She wanted to say hello, but she was too shy. Suddenly, she realized she had a hole in her pink dress. She felt embarrassed and wanted to exit the store right away. + +But then, Lily's mom told her that it's okay to make mistakes and that everyone has embarrassing moments sometimes. Lily felt better and learned that it's important to be kind to ourselves and others, even when we make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to throw balls in the park. He had a big red ball that he loved to throw very far. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big, thick novel to read. Timmy looked at the book, but it was too hard for him to read. He put the book down and went outside to throw his ball. + +As Timmy was throwing his ball, he saw an empty box in the park. He picked up the box and threw it as far as he could. Then, he saw a little girl who was sad because she lost her toy. Timmy wanted to help her, so he threw his ball to find her toy. The little girl was happy and said thank you to Timmy. + +After playing for a while, Timmy went back home. He saw the novel his mom gave him and decided to try to read it again. Even though it was hard, Timmy kept trying and eventually he was able to read the whole book. Timmy was proud of himself and went to bed happy that night. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy lived in a big tree with lots of other squirrels. One day, Sammy found an acorn on the ground. He was so happy because he loved acorns. + +Sammy went to his friend, Billy the Squirrel, and showed him the acorn. "Look what I found, Billy!" Sammy said. "Can you teach me how to plant it?" + +Billy smiled and said, "Of course, Sammy! First, we need to dig a hole in the ground. Then we put the acorn in the hole and cover it with dirt. Finally, we water it and wait for it to grow." + +Sammy was so excited to learn how to plant the acorn. He followed Billy's instructions and planted the acorn. Every day, Sammy checked on the acorn and watered it. It took a long time, but finally, the acorn grew into a big oak tree. + +Sammy was so happy that he could hardly contain himself. He climbed up the tree and sat on a branch. "I'm not miserable anymore," Sammy said. "I have a big, beautiful oak tree to play in, thanks to you, Billy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mom. They walked on the ground and saw lots of pretty flowers. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly and she wanted to catch it. She ran after it and twisted her ankle on a rock. She cried out in pain and her mom came running to help her. "Are you okay, Lily?" her mom asked. + +Lily shook her head and said, "My ankle hurts." Her mom picked her up and carried her back to their house. She put some ice on Lily's ankle and told her to rest. "You have to be careful, Lily. You can't run around like that and be ignorant of the ground," her mom said. Lily nodded and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play hide-and-seek. One day, she was playing with her friend Max when Max's mom came to introduce herself to Lily's mom. Lily and Max continued to play, but Lily noticed that Max's little brother was nowhere to be found. + +"Where did your brother go?" asked Lily. + +"He's hiding," said Max. "He loves to hide, but he's not very good at it." + +Lily giggled and said, "Let's go find him!" + +They searched high and low, but they couldn't find Max's brother anywhere. Finally, Lily heard a giggle coming from the sink. They opened the cabinet doors and found Max's brother hidden inside. + +"Found you!" exclaimed Lily. + +Max's mom was impressed with Lily's detective skills and introduced herself to Lily's mom. From that day on, Lily and Max's brother became the best of friends and loved to play hide-and-seek together. +Once upon a time, a little bird wanted to go on an adventure. He flew up high in the sky and saw a butterfly flying in a zigzag. The little bird decided to follow the butterfly and see where it would go. + +The butterfly flew through the trees and over a river. The little bird followed closely behind. They flew past flowers and rocks and the little bird felt excited to see new things. + +After a while, the butterfly flew into a big forest. The little bird felt scared because it was unknown territory. But he remembered his adventure and felt proud of himself for being brave and following the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house near the river with his mommy and daddy. One day, it rained a lot and the river became very big. The water went into Timmy's house and made a flood. Timmy was very scared, but his mommy and daddy kept him safe. + +After the flood, Timmy went to school. There was a new boy in his class named Billy. Billy was very rude to Timmy and made fun of him. Timmy didn't like Billy, but he wanted to be his friend. He believed that Billy would be nice to him someday. + +One day, Timmy invited Billy to his house to play. But Billy was still rude and broke Timmy's toys. Timmy was very sad and didn't want to be friends with Billy anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy some candy. While they were there, Timmy saw a big scale that people used to weigh themselves. Timmy thought it was cool and he wanted to weigh himself too. + +After they left the store, Timmy and his mom went to the park. Timmy looked up at the sky and saw the clouds taking up a lot of space. He thought it was weird how they moved around and changed shapes. Timmy's mom explained to him that the clouds were made of water and they moved with the wind. + +As they were leaving the park, Timmy saw a strange-looking bug crawling on the ground. It had weird colors and patterns on its body. Timmy thought it was the weirdest bug he had ever seen. He asked his mom what kind of bug it was, but she didn't know. Timmy decided to call it a "weird bug" and he was happy to have discovered something new. +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 he was all wet. One day, Timmy's mommy told him that he needed an operation to fix his nose so he could breathe better. Timmy was scared, but his mommy promised it wouldn't hurt. + +The day of the operation, Timmy was nervous. He didn't like being in the hospital, and he didn't like the way the doctors looked at him. When it was time for the operation, Timmy closed his eyes tight and held his breath. But when he woke up, something was wrong. His nose hurt and his face felt funny. He opened his eyes and saw a big bandage on his nose. + +Timmy's mommy explained that the operation didn't go as planned and they would have to try again. Timmy was upset and didn't want to go through it again. But then he remembered how he loved to play in the rain and how it made him feel better. He decided to be brave and face the operation again. This time, everything went smoothly and Timmy's nose felt better than ever. He was so happy that he wanted to slap his own face to make sure it wasn't a dream. +Once upon a time, there was a happy spirit named Sparky. Sparky was very friendly and loved to play with all the other animals in the forest. One day, Sparky saw a little bird who looked sad. Sparky asked the bird what was wrong, and the bird said that he was hungry and couldn't find any food. + +Sparky felt sad for the little bird, so he decided to give him some of his own food. Sparky knew that sharing was important, and he wanted to help his new friend. The little bird was very grateful and thanked Sparky for his kindness. From that day on, Sparky and the little bird became the best of friends and played together every day. + +Sparky was happy that he could help his friend, and he knew that being friendly and kind to others was the best way to make new friends. Sparky's spirit was lifted by the joy he felt from giving to others, and he knew that he would always try to help anyone who needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and put them in a jar. One day, she saw a beautiful calendar at the store and asked her mommy if she could have it. Her mommy said yes and they took it home. + +Lily was so excited to hang the calendar on her wall, but when she tried to put a nail in the wall, it fell and broke. She was very sad because the calendar was fragile and couldn't be fixed. She sat on the floor and cried. + +Her mommy came in and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the broken calendar. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can get you a new one. But remember, sometimes things are fragile and we need to be careful with them." + +Lily felt better and they went to get a new calendar together. She learned that even though things can break, there's always a way to fix the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little child named Timmy. Timmy was a very modest child who always wore his favorite blue shirt and liked to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's toy cars, but Timmy disagreed and said he wanted to play with his blocks instead. + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy went to the park to play. Timmy saw a big tree and wanted to climb it, but Billy disagreed and said it was too high. Timmy was sad, but he listened to his friend and they played on the swings instead. + +As they were leaving the park, Timmy saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. Billy disagreed and said they needed to go home for dinner. Timmy was disappointed, but he knew his friend was right. + +The next day, Timmy and Billy went to the park again. Timmy saw the big tree and remembered how Billy had disagreed with him before. But this time, Billy said they could climb it together. Timmy was so happy that his friend had changed his mind and they climbed the tree together, laughing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti for dinner every day. One day, her mom told her that she couldn't have spaghetti for dinner because they didn't have any. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She decided to go to her friend's house to ask for help. Her friend told her that she could learn how to make spaghetti herself. + +Lily was excited to learn how to make spaghetti. She went back home and asked her mom if she could help her make dinner. Her mom was happy that Lily wanted to help and they made spaghetti together. + +In the end, Lily learned how to make spaghetti and she was happy that she didn't have to wait for her mom to make it for her. She felt proud of herself for learning something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a princess and her teddy bear was her loyal knight. They went on an adventure to find a prize. + +As they walked through the forest, they came across a big, gray wolf. The wolf growled and Lily was scared. She told her teddy bear to protect her. The teddy bear bravely stood in front of Lily and pretended to fight the wolf. + +After a long battle, the wolf ran away. Lily and her teddy bear continued on their adventure and finally found the prize - a shiny, gold crown. Lily put the crown on her head and pretended to be a real princess. She was happy and grateful that her teddy bear was there to protect her from the scary wolf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with sauce. One day, her mom made a special sauce with wild herbs. Lily was excited to try it. + +As she took a bite, her eyes widened with surprise. The sauce tasted different than usual. Suddenly, a butterfly appeared on the table. It was so pretty and Lily wanted to touch it, but her mom told her to be gentle and not scare it away. + +After dinner, Lily went outside to play. She saw a squirrel running around in the trees. It looked like it was having a lot of fun. Lily wished she could be as wild and free as the squirrel. She went back inside and asked her mom if they could go on a wild adventure together. Her mom smiled and said they could plan something special for the weekend. Lily was so excited and went to bed dreaming of all the fun things they could do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, she saw a cartoon where a magical fairy made everything glow. Lily thought it was so pretty and wanted to make things glow too. + +She asked her mom if she could have a magical fairy too. Her mom said, "I'm sorry, sweetie, but fairies aren't real. But you can still make things glow! Let's go to the store and buy some glow sticks." + +At the store, they found some glow sticks that were very helpful. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You're the best!" They went home and Lily started playing with her glow sticks. She said, "Look, Mommy! I'm making everything glow!" Her mom smiled and said, "You're so creative, Lily. I'm glad I could be helpful." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat yogurt. Every day, she would ask her mom for a big bowl of yogurt with some fruit on top. Her mom would always say yes because she knew how much Lily loved it. + +One day, Lily's mom bought a new kind of yogurt that was supposed to be great. Lily was so excited to try it that she ate the whole container in one sitting. But little did she know, the yogurt had gone bad and was starting to rot. + +Later that night, Lily started to feel sick. Her tummy hurt and she felt really dizzy. Her mom asked her if she had eaten anything strange and Lily told her about the new yogurt. Her mom realized that the yogurt had gone bad and they had to go to the hospital. + +The doctors tried to help Lily, but it was too late. The bad yogurt had made her very sick and she didn't make it. Her mom was very sad and wished she had checked the expiration date before giving it to Lily. From that day on, she always made sure to check before giving Lily anything to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. It liked to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, it saw a light shining in the distance. The bird flew closer to see what it was. It was a toy gun that could shoot little balls. The bird was curious and wanted to play with it. But the bird knew that it was not safe to play with guns. So, the bird flew away and continued to sing its songs in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick daisies in the big green field near her house. One day, she saw a beautiful daisy in the middle of the field. But it was far away and she had to walk a long way to get there. + +Lily was very patient and walked slowly to the daisy. She finally reached it and picked it with her tiny hands. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a pretty daisy, Lily!" + +Lily put the daisy in a vase and kept it on her bedside table. Every night before she went to sleep, she looked at the daisy and smiled. She loved picking daisies and was very patient to get the prettiest one. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. She had a big tomato plant that she loved to water and take care of. Every day, she would check on her tomato plant to see if it was growing big and strong. + +One day, Lily noticed that one of her tomatoes was starting to rot. She was very sad because she wanted all of her tomatoes to be fair and healthy. She decided to pick the rotten tomato off the plant and throw it away. + +The next day, Lily saw that her tomato plant was growing even bigger and stronger than before. She realized that by picking off the rotten tomato, she was helping her plant grow better. From that day on, Lily made sure to always check her tomatoes and pick off any that were starting to rot. And her tomato plant grew bigger and stronger than ever before. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing with toy soldiers. One day, he went to the toy store with his mom and saw a soldier that was very expensive. He asked his mom if he could buy it, but she said no because it was too expensive. + +Timmy was sad and walked away from the toy store. As he was walking, he saw a stick on the ground and picked it up. He pretended that the stick was a soldier and he was the commander. He said, "Soldier, snap to attention!" and the stick stood up straight. + +Suddenly, a man walked by and asked Timmy what he was doing. Timmy said, "I'm playing with my soldier." The man smiled and said, "That's a great soldier you have there." Timmy was happy and continued to play with his soldier stick. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very happy because she found a large watermelon in the jungle. She was so excited to eat it, but the watermelon was too heavy for her to carry. + +Ellie decided to ask her friend, a little mouse named Mickey, to help her. Mickey agreed to help and together they lifted the watermelon. But as they were walking, they came across a big drain in the ground. + +Ellie was worried that the watermelon would fall into the drain and they would lose it forever. So, she asked Mickey to weigh the watermelon and they discovered that it was too heavy to carry across the drain. But then, Mickey had an idea - they could roll the watermelon across the drain instead! And that's exactly what they did. They rolled the watermelon all the way back to Ellie's home and had a delicious snack. From that day on, Ellie and Mickey were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy, especially sour candy. He would eat it every day and keep the wrappers in his pocket. + +One day, Timmy's mom saw how much candy Timmy was eating and got worried. "Timmy, you need to stop eating so much candy. It's not good for your weight," she said. + +But Timmy didn't want to stop eating candy. "I like candy. I want to keep eating it," he said. + +Timmy's mom didn't know what to do. She didn't want to take away Timmy's candy, but she also didn't want him to get sick. Finally, she came up with a plan. "Timmy, if you want to keep eating candy, you need to eat some healthy food too. And you need to brush your teeth after eating candy," she said. + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and then agreed. He didn't want to give up his sour candy, but he also didn't want to get sick. So he started eating some healthy food and brushing his teeth after eating candy. And he was happy because he could still keep his candy. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow duck. The duck liked to play in the pond. One day, the duck saw a big barrel. The duck wanted to slide down the barrel. + +The duck climbed up the barrel and sat on top. Then, the duck slid down the barrel really fast. "Quack, quack!" said the duck. The duck had so much fun sliding down the barrel. + +After that, the duck went back to the pond and swam around. The duck was happy and felt proud of sliding down the big yellow barrel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who went to a new school. She was scared because she didn't know anyone. Suddenly, she saw an alligator on the playground. She was afraid and ran away. + +The alligator followed her and said, "Hi, my name is Ally. I'm new here too. Do you want to be friends?" + +Lily was surprised that an alligator could talk, but she was happy to have a friend. They played together and introduced each other to their new classmates. + +But then, some of the other kids were scared of Ally because she was an alligator. They didn't want to be friends with Lily anymore. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Ally said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can show them that alligators can be friendly too." They decided to organize a picnic and invited everyone to come. + +At the picnic, Ally and Lily showed everyone that alligators can be nice and friendly. Soon, everyone wanted to be friends with them. Lily was happy to have made new friends and learned that sometimes, it just takes a little introduction to make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite uncle. He always made her laugh and gave her candy. One day, Lily's uncle came to visit her but he looked miserable. + +"What's wrong, Uncle?" Lily asked. + +"I lost my job," he whispered sadly. + +Lily didn't understand what that meant but she knew her uncle was sad. She gave him a hug and told him everything would be okay. + +But things didn't get better for her uncle. He couldn't find a new job and soon he couldn't afford to buy food or pay for his house. Lily's family tried to help but it wasn't enough. One day, Lily's uncle had to leave and they never saw him again. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes bad things happen to good people and we should always try to help them when we can. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint pictures of her family and friends. One day, she made a special picture for her grandma and wanted to send it in the mailbox. + +But when Lily went outside to put the picture in the mailbox, she saw that it was already full. She knew that the mailman would come soon to collect the mail, so she had to hurry. + +Lily ran as fast as she could to the next mailbox, but it was also full. She started to worry that her picture would never get to her grandma. Just then, she saw a kind neighbor who offered to take her picture and put it in their mailbox. Lily was so happy and grateful. + +Finally, the mailman came and collected all the mail. Lily's picture made it to her grandma's house and she was so proud. She learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but if you hurry and ask for help, things can still work out in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but sometimes she wanted to play with new toys. One day, Lily's friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah had a toy that Lily had never seen before. + +"Can I play with your toy?" Lily asked. + +"Sure!" Sarah said. "I'll lend it to you for a little while." + +Lily was so happy that she hugged Sarah. She played with the toy for a long time, but then she got tired. + +"This toy is heavy," Lily said. + +"It has a lot of weight," Sarah said. "But you can play with it again another day." + +Lily smiled and gave the toy back to Sarah. "Thank you for lending it to me," she said. + +Sarah smiled back. "You're welcome. I like it when we share our toys and keep them organized." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's neighbor, Mrs. Smith, came to visit. Mrs. Smith was a kind and brilliant lady who always brought cookies when she visited. + +Lily was excited to see Mrs. Smith and ran to hug her. But as she hugged her, she accidentally twisted her arm. Mrs. Smith cried out in pain and Lily felt very bad. + +"I'm sorry, Mrs. Smith," Lily said, feeling sad. + +"It's okay, dear," Mrs. Smith replied, trying to smile through the pain. + +But later that day, Lily's mommy got a call from Mrs. Smith's daughter. She said that Mrs. Smith had to go to the hospital because her arm was broken. Lily felt even worse and wished she could make it better. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful when hugging her friends and neighbors. She learned that accidents can happen and it's important to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in the forest. One day, he wanted to climb a tall tree to get some honey. He started to climb and climb until he reached the top. The honey was delicious! + +Later that day, the bear saw a group of ants marching in a line. They were carrying big crumbs of bread. The bear thought it was funny and decided to join the march. He walked with the ants and helped them carry the bread. + +After the march, the bear was tired and went back to his cave to take a nap. He dreamed about climbing trees and marching with the ants. When he woke up, he felt happy and grateful for his adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch videos on her tablet. One day, she found a video about a princess who needed help. Lily wanted to help the princess, so she asked her mommy for help. + +Her mommy looked pale and tired, but she still answered Lily's question. She told her that the princess needed a special key to open a secret door. Lily was excited to help the princess find the key. + +Together, Lily and her mommy searched the whole house. Finally, they found the key under the couch. Lily was so happy that she could help the princess. She watched the video again and saw the princess open the secret door with the key. The princess thanked Lily for her help and they became best friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and play outside. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a message to give to his dad. She said, "Timmy, can you please give this message to your dad when he comes home?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, mommy! I will give the message to daddy." + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home and Timmy gave him the message. His dad read the message and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You are so helpful and healthy because you love to play outside." + +Timmy smiled and felt proud of himself. He loved to help his family and be healthy by playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander in the forest near her house. One day, while she was wandering, she saw a big, brown horse. The horse was eating some yummy grass. + +Lily walked over to the horse and said, "Hello, Mr. Horse. You look very hungry. Would you like some of my yummy whip cream?" + +The horse looked at Lily and said, "Thank you, little girl. That is very kind of you." + +Lily shared her whip cream with the horse and they became friends. From that day on, Lily always brought some yummy treats with her when she went wandering in the forest. She learned that being kind to others can make new friends and make the world a happier place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, but her mommy said she could only have one piece a day. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend had a big bag of candy and she shared it with Lily. + +Lily was so happy and she ate a lot of candy. But then, her friend showed her a piece of candy that looked really strange. "This candy is fake," her friend said. "It doesn't taste good." + +Lily tried the candy and it did taste bad. "Ew, this candy is yucky," she said. "Can we wrap it up and throw it away?" + +Her friend agreed and they wrapped up the fake candy in a piece of paper. They threw it in the trash and went back to playing. From that day on, Lily knew to be careful about what candy she ate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a gate that was open. She walked through the gate and found herself in a big field. + +As she was playing in the field, she saw a butterfly with flexible wings. It was so pretty! She tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Feeling a bit sad, Lily decided to pray for the butterfly to come back. And guess what? The butterfly came back and landed on her hand! Lily was so happy and grateful that her prayer was answered. From that day on, she made sure to always close the gate behind her when she went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved wearing her pretty blouse, it was her favourite. One day, Lily went outside to play and it was very cold. She started to shiver and her mum told her to go inside and wear a warm sweater. But Lily didn't want to take off her blouse, she wanted to wear it all the time. + +As time passed, Lily's shivering got worse and she started to feel very sick. Her mum took her to the doctor and they found out that Lily had caught a bad cold. The doctor said that Lily needed to rest and stay in bed for a few days. + +Lily felt very sad because she couldn't play outside or wear her pretty blouse. She learned that sometimes it's important to wear warm clothes even if you want to wear something fine. The moral of the story is that it's better to be warm and healthy than to wear your favourite clothes and get sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, his mom asked him to help her fold the cloth. Timmy did not want to help. He wanted to keep playing with his toys. + +His mom asked him again, but Timmy continued to ignore her. She got upset and told him that he needed to help out around the house. Timmy still did not want to help. + +Later that day, Timmy's favorite toy broke. He was so sad and didn't know what to do. His mom came to him and said, "It's just an ordinary toy. Let's fix it together." Timmy realized that he should have listened to his mom earlier and helped with the cloth. He promised to be a good helper from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a computer that made funny sounds. The little boy loved to press the buttons and see what would happen. One day, the computer was restless and didn't want to work. The family tried to fix it, but they couldn't. Then, the little boy did something silly and the computer started to laugh! Everyone was happy again and they played games on the computer all night long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his fish friends. One day, they saw a shark swimming towards them. Nemo's friend said, "Oh no! A shark! We have to swim away!" But Nemo said, "I have an idea! Let's march together and scare the shark away!" + +So, Nemo and his friends marched towards the shark, making loud noises. The shark got scared and swam away. Nemo felt proud of himself for being brave and coming up with a difficult plan. + +But as they were swimming back to their homes, Nemo got caught in a fisherman's net. His friends tried to help, but it was too difficult. Nemo couldn't escape and was taken away by the fisherman. His friends were sad and said, "We should have just swam away from the shark." + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Red. One day, Red's mom asked her to take a basket of food to her grandma's house. Red was happy to help and started walking through the forest. Suddenly, she saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf said hello and asked Red where she was going. Red told the wolf she was going to her grandma's house. The wolf said he wanted to help and walked with Red. But soon, Red felt uncomfortable and wanted to turn back. She said goodbye to the wolf and ran all the way to her grandma's house. When she got there, she gave her grandma the basket of food and told her about the wolf she met. Her grandma said she was proud of Red for being brave and smart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, Lily's mom made her broccoli for dinner. Lily didn't like broccoli, but her mom told her it was good for her. + +Lily pretended she was a giant and the broccoli was a tiny forest. She pretended to stomp through the forest and eat all the trees. After she finished her pretend game, Lily tried the broccoli. To her surprise, it tasted really good! + +The next day, Lily's mom asked her to help clear the table after dinner. Lily pretended she was a superhero and cleared the table super fast. Her mom was so happy and proud of her. From then on, Lily ate her broccoli and helped clear the table every night. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to travel and see new places. One day, she decided to go on a trip to a faraway land. She packed her bags and went to the airport. At the airport, she showed her passport to the kind lady at the desk. The lady smiled and invited Lily to board the plane. + +The flight was long, but Lily was excited. When she arrived in the new land, she met many friendly people. They showed her around and took her to see the sights. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a gentle deer and followed it. But then, she got lost. She couldn't find her way back to her hotel. + +As the sun began to set, Lily started to feel scared. She didn't know what to do. She tried to find her way back, but everything looked the same. She wished she had never come to this place. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a bear! The bear was angry and chased Lily. She ran as fast as she could, but the bear was faster. The bear caught her and Lily never came back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the evening because she got to see the stars in the sky. One day, Lily went for a walk and saw an incredible butterfly. It was so pretty! + +But then, Lily got lost and didn't know how to get back home. She was scared and started to cry. Suddenly, a kind lady appeared and asked if she needed help. The lady provided a map and showed Lily the way back home. + +Lily was so happy and grateful for the lady's help. She couldn't believe how incredible it was that someone would be so nice to her. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind to others, just like the lady who provided her with help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs and dance around her room. One day, Lily's friend asked if she could lend her favorite toy. Lily said yes and felt happy to help. + +Later that day, Lily wanted to sing her favorite song but couldn't find her toy. She remembered that she had lent it to her friend. Lily went to her friend's house to ask for it back. But her friend had lost it and couldn't find it. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Days went by, and Lily couldn't stop thinking about her toy. She missed it so much. She tried to sing her favorite song, but it wasn't the same without her toy. Lily felt like crying. She realized that lending her toy wasn't such a good idea after all. She learned that sometimes it's better to keep things safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max and his friends were playing when they heard a loud noise. They saw a little bird stuck in a tree. + +Max barked, "I will save the bird!" Max ran to the lab where his owner, Sarah, worked. Sarah was a scientist who loved animals. Max told Sarah about the bird and asked for her help. + +Sarah said, "I have just the thing to save the bird!" Sarah gave Max a ladder and they went back to the park. Max climbed up the ladder and rescued the bird. The bird flew away and Max's friends cheered. + +From that day on, Max was known as a hero. He was happy that he could save the bird and make his friends proud. Max knew that he could always count on Sarah to help him save the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. She felt shy because she couldn't catch the butterfly. + +Lily's mom came outside with a bowl of whipped cream. She said, "Let's make a yummy dessert!" Lily helped her mom whip the cream until it was fluffy. They put it on top of some fruit and it was delicious. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her it was time to come inside for dinner. Lily wanted to remain outside, but knew she had to go in. She said goodbye to the butterfly and ran inside to eat spaghetti with meatballs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a barbecue on the grill. They cooked hot dogs and hamburgers and ate them with silly faces. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend started to cry. "What's wrong?" asked Lily. "I lost my silly hat," her friend replied. Lily knew how much her friend loved that hat. She looked around and found the hat on the ground. "Here it is!" she exclaimed, handing it back to her friend. + +Her friend stopped crying and smiled. "Thank you, Lily," she said. They continued to enjoy their barbecue and play silly games until it was time to go home. From that day on, Lily and her friend always looked out for each other, making sure they never lost anything silly again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and ride her cart. One day, Lily saw her friend Emma with a new cart that was bigger and faster than hers. Lily felt jealous and wished she had a cart like Emma's. + +As Lily was riding her old cart, she stumbled and fell down. She scraped her knee and started to cry. Emma saw what happened and came over to help. Emma said she liked Lily's cart better because it was easier to ride and had a pretty color. + +Lily felt happy again and they both rode their carts together. They had so much fun that they forgot about the new cart. From that day on, Lily was grateful for her cart and never felt jealous again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play in the park. One day, he saw a dove sitting on a tree branch. He wanted to play with it, but the dove flew away. + +Timmy was sad and went to his mom. He told her about the dove and how he wanted to play with it. His mom told him that he should not chase the dove because it was not strong enough to fly away from him. She said that he should be kind to animals and not hurt them. + +Timmy realized his mistake and promised his mom that he would be kind to all animals. He went back to the park and saw the dove again. This time, he just sat quietly and watched it. The dove flew down and sat on his shoulder. Timmy was happy that he didn't scare the dove away and he felt proud that he could tell his mom that he was kind to the dove. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to her grandma's house. Her grandma was making some soup. Lily asked, "What are you doing, grandma?" and her grandma replied, "I'm stirring the soup, dear. It needs to be mixed well." + +Lily looked at the soup and noticed that it was very dark. She asked her grandma, "Why is the soup so dark?" Her grandma explained, "I put some mushrooms in it. They make the soup taste yummy, but they also make it dark." + +Suddenly, Lily's face looked troubled. Her grandma asked, "What's wrong, dear?" Lily replied, "I don't like mushrooms. Can we take them out?" Her grandma smiled and said, "Of course, we can take them out. Let's stir the soup again and take out the mushrooms." And so they stirred the soup together until it was just the way Lily liked it. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to eat tuna. One day, Whiskers saw a big can of tuna on the counter. It was smelly, but Whiskers didn't mind. "Can I have some tuna?" Whiskers asked his owner. "Sure," said his owner. "But you have to wait until I load the dishwasher first." + +Whiskers waited patiently while his owner loaded the dishwasher. Finally, it was time for some tuna. Whiskers gobbled it up quickly. But later that night, Whiskers started to feel sick. The smelly tuna had made him very ill. His owner rushed him to the vet, but it was too late. Whiskers had eaten too much tuna and passed away. His owner was very sad and wished she had never given him the smelly tuna. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to play outside on the green lawn. One day, Floppy saw a bird dancing on the lawn. Floppy thought it looked like so much fun, so she started to dance too! + +Floppy hopped and twirled around on the lawn, feeling happy and free. Suddenly, some other animals came to join in the dance party. There was a squirrel, a mouse, and even a little frog! They all danced together on the lawn, having a great time. + +As the sun started to set, the animals said goodbye and went back to their homes. Floppy felt tired but very happy. She knew that she would always remember the fun dance party on the lawn with her new animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ted. Ted loved to play outside in the forest with his friends. One day, Ted's friend Sally came to him and said, "Ted, I'm tired. Can we rest for a bit?" + +Ted looked at Sally's toe and saw that it was red and swollen. He urged her to sit down and put her foot up. "Let's rest here for a while," he said. + +As they rested, they talked about all the fun things they had done that day. "I love playing with you, Ted," said Sally. "You're always so kind and helpful." + +Ted smiled and said, "I love playing with you too, Sally. You're my best friend." + +After a while, Sally's toe felt better and they continued playing in the forest. They ran and laughed and had the best time ever. And from that day on, Ted always made sure to check on his friends when they were tired or hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bag with her all the time. One day, she was walking in the park with her bag when she saw a puppy. The puppy was so cute that Lily got excited and wanted to play with him. + +But then, the puppy sneezed and Lily got scared. She thought the puppy might be sick. So, she opened her bag and took out a tissue to wipe the puppy's nose. The puppy was feeling better and started to play with Lily. + +Lily was very happy that she could help the puppy. She put the tissue back in her bag and continued playing with the puppy. From that day on, Lily always carried a tissue in her bag just in case someone needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a youth named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, he went to the park with his friends to play. They were having so much fun, but then Timmy saw a butterfly and chased after it. He didn't realize that he had wandered too far from his friends and got lost. + +Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He started to cry and wished he had stayed with his friends. Suddenly, he heard a voice telling him to stay still and not move. It was a police officer who found him and saved him from being lost forever. + +Timmy was so happy and grateful that he hugged the police officer. He realized that he should always listen to his parents and stay with his friends. He learned that it's important to be safe and not wander off alone. From that day on, Timmy promised to be a perfect listener and never freeze when he's lost. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They sat on a black bench and ate some yummy snacks. Suddenly, Lily saw a shiny silver ball on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! This ball is so pretty!" said Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very shiny. But be careful, it might spoil if you play with it too much." + +Lily nodded and put the silver ball in her pocket. As they were leaving the park, Lily saw a black dog with a wagging tail. She ran over to pet him and said, "Hello, doggy! You're so cute and black!" + +The dog licked her hand and Lily giggled. Her mom said, "He's a friendly dog. But remember, we can't take him home with us. He already has a family who loves him." + +Lily waved goodbye to the dog and they walked home, happy and content with their day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He went to the zoo with his mom and dad. They got a ticket to see all the animals. Timmy was very happy to see the lions, monkeys and elephants. He loved them all! + +While they were walking, Timmy saw a small bird that couldn't fly. It was hurt and couldn't move. Timmy's dad picked up the bird and said, "Let's take it to the zookeeper. He will know what to do!" + +The zookeeper was very useful. He knew how to help the bird. He took it and squeezed some medicine on its wing. After a while, the bird could fly again! Timmy was very happy to see the little bird fly away. He thought the zookeeper was a very useful person! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and hear the birds singing. One day, she heard a loud noise in the sky. It was a big jet flying above her head. Lily was so amazed by the jet that she wanted to touch it. But her mom told her that it was too dangerous. + +Lily felt embarrassed because she didn't know that. Her mom explained to her that it's important to listen to grown-ups and not do things that could hurt us. Lily learned that it's okay to ask questions and not be afraid to admit when we don't know something. She promised her mom that she would always listen and be safe. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to ask her mom before doing something she wasn't sure about. She also loved to hear the sound of the jet flying above her head, but she knew that it was important to stay safe and not touch things that could be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special diary that she kept all her secrets in. She loved to write in it every day and kept it safe in her room. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a big, scary dog and got very serious. She knew she had to be careful. Suddenly, she saw a little boy drop his toy truck and it rolled towards the dog. + +Lily knew she had to help the boy, so she bravely walked over to the dog and grabbed the toy truck. The dog looked at her, but Lily wasn't scared anymore. She gave the toy truck back to the little boy and felt proud of herself for being so brave. + +Later that day, when Lily went to write in her diary, she wrote about her adventure at the park. She knew that she was a brave girl and that she could handle anything that came her way. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived on the earth. He was very strong and could roar very loud. The lion was not very smart, but he was very brave. + +One day, the lion saw a little rabbit and he wanted to catch it. The rabbit was very smart and he ran away quickly. The lion tried to catch the rabbit, but he couldn't. + +The next day, the lion saw a little girl who was walking on the earth. The lion wanted to play with the little girl, but he didn't know how to be gentle. The little girl was scared and she ran away. + +Later that day, the lion saw a big truck coming towards him. The lion didn't know what to do, so he just stood there. The truck hit the lion and he died. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a tiny seed and decided to plant it. She watered it every day and waited patiently for it to grow. + +After a few weeks, a beautiful flower appeared. It was so powerful and colorful that it made Lily very happy. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad, so she ran inside the house to bring them to the garden. + +When her parents saw the flower, they were amazed. They hugged Lily and told her how proud they were of her. From that day on, Lily continued to plant more seeds and watch them grow into beautiful flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. He went to the kitchen and asked his mom what was for lunch. His mom said she had made spaghetti. + +Timmy was excited to taste the spaghetti. He sat at the table and ate it all up. After he was done, his mom told him to put his dish in the dishwasher. Timmy didn't know what a dishwasher was, but his mom showed him. It was a big machine that cleaned dishes. + +Timmy thought his mom was very wise for using the dishwasher. He decided he wanted to be wise too, so he asked his mom to teach him how to use it. From that day on, Timmy always helped his mom put dishes in the dishwasher. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to do puzzles and play with her toys. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a gift. It was a big box with a pretty bow on top. Lily was so happy! She couldn't wait to open it and see what was inside. + +But when she opened the box, she saw that it was a bag of bitter candy. Lily didn't like the taste at all. She told her mommy that she didn't want to eat it. Her mommy said that it was okay and that they could give it to someone else who might like it. Lily felt better knowing that the gift could still make someone else happy. + +From that day on, Lily learned that not all gifts are sweet, but it's still important to be grateful for them and to share them with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. She saw a big tree and decided to sit under it. While she was resting, she heard a noise. She looked around and saw a cute little bunny. She was happy to meet the bunny and gave it a carrot. + +Suddenly, Lily heard another noise. This time, it was a big growl. She looked around and saw a big, scary bear. The bear looked dangerous and Lily was afraid. She didn't know what to do. But then, the bunny surprised her by jumping on the bear's nose. The bear ran away and Lily was safe. + +Lily was so happy that the bunny saved her from the dangerous bear. She gave the bunny a big hug and thanked it. From that day on, Lily and the bunny were best friends and they always went for walks in the forest together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a tiny bug and wanted to take a closer look. So, she asked her mommy for a microscope. + +"Mommy, can I please have a microscope to look at this bug?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, my fair Lily. Let me go get it for you," her mommy replied. + +Mommy brought the microscope and Lily carefully laid the bug on the slide. She looked through the lens and was amazed at how big the bug looked up close. She giggled and said, "Wow, this is so cool!" + +From that day on, Lily loved to use her microscope to explore the world around her and discover all sorts of new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her ball in the living room. She bounced the ball so high that it hit the ceiling and then it bounced back down to the floor. Suddenly, the ball bounced into the kitchen and knocked over a vase. + +Lily's mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw the broken vase and asked, "Lily, what happened?" Lily replied, "I bounced my ball too high and it hit the vase." + +Lily's mom was upset but she was also generous. She said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean up the mess together." After they cleaned up, Lily's mom reminded her to be careful when playing inside. Lily promised to be more careful and went to the bathroom to wash her hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very curious and loved to explore the wild forest. One day, he met a little bird named Billy. They became friends and played together all day long. + +As they were playing, Benny noticed that Billy's battery was running low. He asked Billy if he needed help, and Billy said yes. Benny went on a mission to find a new battery for Billy. + +After a while, Benny found a battery and brought it back to Billy. Billy was very happy and thanked Benny for his kindness. Benny learned that helping others is a good thing to do, and that it's always nice to meet new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a pole that was glowing in the sun. It was so pretty! + +Lily went to touch the pole, but she saw a sign that said "Do not touch". Lily was an honest girl, so she didn't touch the pole. Instead, she sat on the grass and watched the pole glow. + +As the sun began to set, the pole stopped glowing. Lily knew it was time to go home. She said goodbye to the pole and promised to come back and see it again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Two friends named Tom and Jerry were racing against each other. They both wanted to win the race and get a big trophy. The race was very tough and both of them were running very fast. + +Suddenly, Tom fell down and hurt his leg. He started to cry loudly. Jerry felt sad for his friend but he also wanted to win. He ran towards the finish line as fast as he could. When he crossed the finish line, he yelled with joy. He had won the race and got the victory trophy. + +Tom was happy for his friend but also felt sad that he couldn't win. Jerry saw that Tom was sad and gave him a big hug. Tom felt better and they both celebrated Jerry's victory together. They played games and laughed out loud. It was a happy ending for both friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bird named Bluey. Bluey was very happy living in his birdcage. But one day, Lily's friend came over and saw Bluey in his birdcage. Her friend was a wealthy girl and had a big house with many pets. She told Lily that Bluey should not be in a small birdcage and that he should be free like the birds outside. + +Lily didn't know what to do. She loved Bluey and didn't want him to be unhappy. She had to choose between keeping Bluey in his birdcage or setting him free. She thought about it for a long time and finally decided to set Bluey free. + +Bluey flew out of his birdcage and into the sky. Lily felt sad but also happy that Bluey was free. She learned that sometimes we have to make tough choices, but it's important to do what's right. The moral of the story is that we should always choose to do what's best for others, even if it's hard for us. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big blue ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo went to explore a reef. The reef was full of colorful fish and plants. Nemo saw a brown fish and said, "Hi, my name is Nemo. What's your name?" The brown fish said, "My name is Brownie. Nice to meet you, Nemo." + +Nemo and Brownie talked for a while about their favorite things to do. Nemo liked to swim fast and play hide-and-seek. Brownie liked to eat seaweed and explore new places. Suddenly, a big wave came and separated Nemo and Brownie. Nemo was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, he remembered that Brownie said she knew how to find her way back to her home. Nemo swam around and called out, "Brownie, where are you?" Brownie heard Nemo's voice and swam towards him. She said, "Don't worry, Nemo. I know the way back to our reef. Follow me!" Nemo was so happy that he found a new friend and that Brownie helped him when he was scared. From that day on, Nemo and Brownie explored the ocean together and talked about their adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a long alligator named Ally. Ally lived in a big pond with many fish. One day, a little girl named Lily came to the pond to play. She saw Ally and said, "Hello, Ally! Do you want to play with me?" Ally replied, "Yes, please! I love making new friends." + +Lily and Ally played together for a while, but then Lily saw that Ally's skin looked dry. "Oh no, Ally! Your skin looks like it might spoil," said Lily. "What can we do to help?" Ally thought for a moment and then said, "I heard that mud can help my skin stay healthy. Can you help me find some mud?" + +Lily and Ally searched and searched until they found a big mud puddle. Ally rolled around in the mud and felt much better. "Thank you, Lily! You are a great friend," said Ally. "I'm happy I could help," replied Lily. From that day on, Ally and Lily played together every day and had lots of fun in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Timmy's friend, a big cat named Mittens, came to visit him. Mittens urged Timmy to come out of his hole and play with him. Timmy was scared, but Mittens dared him to come out and play. + +Timmy slowly came out of his hole and saw that Mittens had brought a small ball to play with. They played together and had lots of fun. Timmy was happy that he had listened to Mittens' urge and dared to come out of his hole. From that day on, Timmy and Mittens played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Max went for a walk and saw a bird. The bird was singing a song and Max wanted to join in. Max tried to whistle like the bird, but he couldn't. + +Max's owner, Sarah, noticed that Max was sad. She took him to the veterinarian to see if anything was wrong. The veterinarian said that Max was healthy and just needed some love. Sarah hugged Max and told him how much she loved him. + +After the visit to the veterinarian, Sarah and Max went for another walk. This time, it was very cold outside. The ground was icy and slippery. Max saw the bird again and wanted to whistle with it. He tried again and this time he was able to whistle a little bit. The bird flew closer to Max and they both sang a song together. Max was so happy and wagged his tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to come inside for dinner. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. + +Lily sat down at the table and saw a plate of spaghetti. She asked her mom if there was salt in the spaghetti. Her mom said yes, but not too much. Lily tasted the spaghetti and said it was delicious. + +After dinner, Lily's dad asked her if she was ready to go for a walk. Lily said yes and put on her shoes. As they walked, they saw a big hill. Lily's dad asked if she wanted to climb it. Lily said she was ready to try. + +As they climbed, Lily's legs started to get tired. But she didn't give up. She resisted the urge to stop and kept climbing. Finally, they made it to the top and Lily felt proud of herself. Her dad said, "You did it, Lily! You're so brave and strong." Lily smiled and felt happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a row of ducks. She went to say hello, but the ducks just stared at her. Lily felt sad and didn't understand why the ducks didn't want to be her friend. + +Lily went home and told her mommy what happened. Her mommy explained that sometimes, people (and ducks) are shy and need time to get to know someone before they become friends. Lily realized that she needed to be patient and kind, and not expect everyone to be her friend right away. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to smile and say hello to everyone she met, even if they stared at her. And eventually, she made lots of new friends, including some ducks who loved to play with her in the park. The moral of the story is to be patient, kind, and not give up on making friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and play with her dolls. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new dress to wear to her friend's party. + +At the party, Lily saw her friend Emma wearing a beautiful necklace with a shiny thread. Lily felt jealous and wanted a necklace too. She asked her mom for one, but her mom said no. + +Later, Lily accidentally spilled juice on her new dress and felt embarrassed. Emma's mom tried to help by giving Lily a napkin, but it didn't work. Lily ran to the bathroom crying. + +When Lily came out of the bathroom, everyone was laughing at her because her dress was ruined. Lily felt even more embarrassed and wished she had never come to the party. She went home crying and never wanted to go to a party again. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear named Bob. Bob lived in a big forest with his animal friends. One day, Bob received a letter from the king of the forest. The letter said that Bob had to surrender his favorite honey pot to the king. + +Bob didn't like this and became even grumpier. He didn't want to give up his honey pot. But his friends told him that he had to listen to the king. So, Bob decided to surrender his honey pot to the king. + +To his surprise, the king gave him a bigger and better honey pot as a reward for his surrender. Bob was so happy and realized that sometimes it's good to listen to others. From that day on, Bob was no longer grumpy and lived a happy life with his friends in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a goose named Gigi. She liked to waddle around the pond and eat bread crumbs. One day, Gigi saw a big black cloud in the sky. She felt worried because she didn't like thunderstorms. + +Gigi saw her friend, a duck named Ducky, swimming in the pond. She said, "Ducky, do you see the big black cloud? I'm worried." Ducky said, "Don't worry, Gigi. It's just a storm. We'll be safe in the pond." + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow very hard and the rain started to pour down. Gigi and Ducky changed their minds and decided to hide under a big leafy bush. They were safe and dry while the storm passed. After the storm, the sun came out and Gigi and Ducky went back to waddling and swimming in the pond. Gigi wasn't worried anymore because she knew she had her friend to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play dress-up. One day, she put on her mommy's uniform and pretended to be a doctor. She asked her teddy bear, "Do you understand what's wrong with you?" But her teddy bear didn't say anything back. + +Lily's mommy came into the room and said, "Wow, you look like a successful doctor!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy! I want to help people feel better." + +Her mommy replied, "That's a great goal, Lily. But remember, being a doctor takes a lot of hard work and studying." Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mommy. I will work hard!" + +From that day on, Lily practiced being a doctor every day and worked hard to learn new things. And one day, she became a successful doctor just like she always dreamed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the big green field. One day, she saw some wild flowers and wanted to pick them. She asked her mommy if she could gather them in a pot. Her mommy said yes, so she ran to get a pot from the kitchen. + +Lily went back to the field and started picking the wild flowers. She put them in the pot and felt happy because they looked pretty. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw some birds flying away. She got scared and ran back to her mommy. + +Her mommy asked her what happened and Lily told her about the birds. Her mommy explained that the birds were just playing and not to be scared. Lily felt better and went back to the field to gather more wild flowers in her pot. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue sea. In the sea, there was a shark. The shark was very big and had sharp teeth. He liked to swim around and eat fish. One day, he saw a little fish who had a cold. The little fish sneezed and the shark got scared. He had never seen a fish sneeze before! + +The shark went to ask his friends if they had ever sneezed before, but they hadn't. The shark was envious of the little fish because he could sneeze and the shark couldn't. He wanted to sneeze too! + +So, the shark went to the surface of the sea and took a big breath of air. He held it in his nose and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he felt a tickle in his nose and he sneezed! The other sea creatures were amazed and cheered for the shark. From that day on, the shark loved to sneeze and he was no longer envious of the little fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite cap every day, and it made her very happy. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy a new cap. She saw a very pretty one with a sparkly design, but it was too expensive. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we buy this cap? It's so pretty!" + +Her mom replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. That cap is too expensive. Let's find one that's not so expensive." + +Lily looked around the store and found a cap that was just as pretty, but not as expensive. She tried it on and smiled. "I like this one, Mommy. It fits me perfectly!" + +Her mom said, "Great! Let's buy it and go home." As they walked out of the store, Lily made sure to close the door behind them. She was excited to wear her new cap and show it to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat salad because it made her feel strong and healthy. One day, Lily decided to go on an adventure in the forest. + +As she walked through the trees, she saw a big, scary bear. But Lily was brave and she knew she had to find a way to get past the bear. Suddenly, she remembered the great salad she had packed in her backpack. + +Lily took out the salad and held it up for the bear to see. The bear sniffed the air and then started to follow Lily. She led him to a clearing where there were lots of fruits and vegetables. The bear was so happy to find such a great feast that he forgot all about being scary. From that day on, Lily and the bear were the best of friends and they always shared their salads together. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Lily. She had a big refrigerator in her kitchen that kept all her food cold. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help put away the groceries in the refrigerator. But Lily didn't want to help, she wanted to play with her toys. + +Her mom asked her again nicely, but Lily kept ignoring her. She ran away to her room and closed the door. But when it was time for dinner, Lily realized that there was no food to eat because she didn't help put it away in the refrigerator. She felt sad and promised to always help her mom from then on. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Snowy. Snowy was a white rabbit with fair eyes and a fluffy tail. One day, Snowy saw a carrot in the garden and wanted to have it. But, Snowy knew that the carrot belonged to the farmer. + +Snowy thought and thought, and then had an idea. Snowy went to the farmer and asked if he could work in the garden to have the carrot. The farmer agreed and Snowy worked hard every day. Finally, Snowy had enough carrots to share with all the other animals in the forest. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard and are fair, you can have what you want and share with others too. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It had a tall structure with lots of rooms inside. The king lived there and he was very important. One day, a dragon came to the castle and started to breathe fire. The king told the knights to stop the dragon. They fought bravely and finally, the dragon stopped breathing fire. The king was very happy and threw a big party to celebrate. Everyone had lots of fun and the castle was safe once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a ranch with her family and lots of animals. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to raise a new animal on the ranch. Lily was very excited to find out what it was. + +The next day, Lily's mom brought home a tiny, adorable puppy. Lily was so happy and couldn't stop petting the puppy. She decided to name him Spot. + +As Spot grew up, he became a great helper on the ranch. He would round up the cows and sheep and even help with the horses. Lily loved playing with Spot and taking him on walks. + +Years went by and Spot grew old. One day, he couldn't get up anymore and Lily's family knew it was time to say goodbye. Lily was very sad but knew that Spot had lived a happy life on the ranch. She would always remember the adorable puppy who grew up to be a great ranch dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited for dinner because her favorite food, spaghetti, was being served. Lily's mom cooked the spaghetti, but accidentally spilled it all over the floor. Lily's dad saw this and started to laugh. + +Lily felt embarrassed because her dad was laughing at her mom. She said, "Dad, don't laugh! Mom tried her best." Her dad felt weak because Lily was right. He apologized and helped clean up the mess. + +After they finished cleaning, they sat down to eat. Lily's mom made a new batch of spaghetti and it was delicious. Lily was happy again and said, "Mom, this is the best dinner ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a pole in her backyard. It was tall and shiny. She decided to play with it. + +But, oh no! The pole was spoiled! It had a big hole in it. Lily tried to fix it, but she couldn't. She started to weep. + +Just then, her mommy came outside. She saw that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her the spoiled pole and told her how she couldn't fix it. Her mommy gave her a big hug and said, "Don't cry, Lily. We can always find a new pole to play with." And just like that, Lily stopped weeping and they went on a fun adventure to find a new pole to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a bright yellow duck. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help in the kitchen. Lily went to the kitchen and saw her mom cooking soup in a big pot. + +Lily requested her mom if she could play with her toy duck while she helped in the kitchen. Her mom said yes and Lily happily played with her duck while her mom cooked the soup. After a while, the soup was ready and Lily's mom asked her to set the table. + +Lily set the table with her favorite colorful plates and bowls. Her mom poured the soup into the pot and they sat down to eat. Lily enjoyed the soup very much and requested her mom to make it again sometime. Her mom smiled and said she would make it again soon. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a green mule. The mule was very strong and could carry heavy things. One day, the farmer needed to send some vegetables to his friend who lived far away. He thought of using his green mule to carry them. + +The farmer packed the vegetables in a big basket and put it on the mule's back. He said, "Go, mule, go! Take these vegetables to my friend." The mule started walking and soon reached the friend's house. The friend was very happy to see the vegetables and thanked the mule. + +From that day on, the farmer always used his green mule to send things to his friend. And the mule was very happy to help the farmer and his friend. The end. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk in the open park. She saw many animals playing and having fun. Lucy was happy to see them. + +Lucy saw a small, sad animal sitting under a tree. It was a baby bird. "Why are you sad?" asked Lucy. The baby bird said, "I fell from my nest and I can't fly back up." + +Lucy wanted to comfort the baby bird. She picked it up gently and looked for its nest. She found the nest high up in the tree. Lucy asked a tall man to help put the baby bird back in its nest. The man was happy to help. + +The baby bird was now safe and sound with its family. It thanked Lucy and the tall man. Lucy felt happy that she could help the baby bird. She waved goodbye and went back home with a big smile on her face. +One day, a dirty frog named Bob lived near a pond. He had a friend named Sam, who was a fish. They liked to play with a rod they found near the water. They would take turns holding the rod and pretending to fish. + +One day, Bob saw a pretty frog named Lily. He wanted to marry her. He told Sam, "I want to marry Lily. She is so pretty." Sam was sad because he thought Bob would not want to play with the rod anymore. But he said, "Okay, I will help you." + +Bob and Sam made a plan to use the rod to get Lily's attention. They put a pretty flower on the end of the rod and waved it near her. But Lily did not like the dirty frog and the rod. She hopped away very fast. Bob was sad and cried. He did not get to marry Lily and lost his friend Sam too. +Once upon a time, in a small, noisy house, there lived a little girl named Amy. She loved to play and laugh all day. One day, while she was playing in her room, she saw a big cobweb in the corner. Amy did not like cobwebs, and she wanted to clean it up. + +Amy tried to reach the cobweb, but it was too high for her. She felt sad and upset. She wanted to get rid of the cobweb, but she didn't know how. So, she went to her mom and asked for help. Her mom gave her a long stick to clean it. + +With the long stick, Amy went back to her room and tried again. She poked the cobweb with the stick, and the cobweb fell down. Amy felt happy and proud that she could clean the cobweb. Her room was now clean and she could play without any cobwebs. +Once upon a time, there was a popular cat named Tom. Tom loved to go upstairs and play with his friends. One day, Tom saw a new friend named Tim. Tim was a little mouse. Tom wanted to play with Tim, too. + +Tom said to Tim, "Let's go upstairs and play with my friends!" Tim was scared, but he wanted to be friends with Tom. So, Tim agreed and they went upstairs together. Upstairs, they played with toys and had fun. But, Tom's friends did not like Tim. They were mean to him. + +In the end, Tim was very sad and went away. Tom's friends were still mean and did not want to play with him anymore. Tom was not popular anymore. He learned that being mean to others is not good. The moral value is to be kind to everyone, even if they are different. +Once upon a time, in a jolly little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Today, Tim wanted to play with his ball outside. He went to the park and saw his friend, Sally. Sally was sad because she had no one to play with. + +Tim said, "Sally, let's play together and increase our fun!" Sally smiled and agreed. They played with the ball, and their laughter filled the park. Other kids saw them and joined in, making their fun grow even more. + +As they played, Tim and Sally learned that sharing and playing together made everyone happy. The moral of the story is that when you share and play with others, you increase happiness for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max had a friend, a light cat named Lily. Max and Lily lived in a house with a nice family. + +One day, Max and Lily saw a tiny spark in the kitchen. They did not know what to do. Max said to Lily, "We need to tell Mom and Dad!" Lily agreed, and they ran to find their family. + +Max and Lily found Mom and Dad in the living room. Max barked and Lily meowed to get their attention. "What's wrong?" asked Dad. Max and Lily led them to the kitchen, and Dad saw the spark. He ordered Max and Lily to stay back, and he put out the spark with a cup of water. + +Mom and Dad were very happy that Max and Lily told them about the spark. They gave Max and Lily a big hug and a treat. From that day on, Max and Lily knew they could help their family in times of need. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to a big room with many books. There was an amazing bookcase with many colors. She wanted to find a fun book to read. She looked at the bookcase and saw a book with a pretty picture on it. Sue took the book and sat down to read. + +While Sue was reading, a friendly cat came to her. The cat said, "Hi, I am Cat. Do you like the book?" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, I like it a lot. It is very fun." Cat sat down next to Sue, and they read the book together. + +When they finished the book, Sue said, "We should return the book to the bookcase." Cat agreed, and they both walked to the amazing bookcase. Sue put the book back in its place. Sue and Cat said goodbye and left the room, happy that they had read a fun book together. +One day, a cat named Style was playing near the big tree. She saw a little bird stuck in the tree. Style wanted to help the bird, but she didn't know how. She was a generous cat and always helped her friends. + +Style went to her friend, the dog named Spot. "Spot, can you help me rescue the bird in the tree?" Style asked. Spot said, "Yes, I will help you. Let's go to the tree." + +They went to the tree and saw the little bird. Spot had an idea. He stood on his back legs and let Style climb on his shoulders. Together, they reached the bird. Style carefully took the bird out of the tree. + +"Thank you for rescuing me," said the little bird. Style and Spot were happy that they could help their friend. The bird flew away, and Style and Spot went back to playing. They knew that they could always help each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Fluffy. Fluffy was a very happy kitten, but she wanted to make new friends. She saw a big dog named Max playing with a ball, and she thought it would be easy to be friends with him. + +Fluffy went to Max and said, "Hi Max, can I try to play with you?" Max looked at Fluffy and said, "You are too small, Fluffy. You can't play with me." This made Fluffy very sad, and she didn't know what to do. + +Fluffy didn't give up, though. She tried again and said, "Please, Max, I want to play with you. I may be small, but I can try my best." Max thought about it and said, "Okay, Fluffy, let's try to play together." + +Fluffy and Max played with the ball, and they had a lot of fun. They became good friends, and Max learned that even small kittens can be great friends if you give them a chance. The moral of the story is to always give others a chance, no matter how small they are. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red wheel. The wheel was very honest and always told the truth. One day, the wheel met a little boy named Tim. + +Tim gazed at the wheel and asked, "Can you play with me?" The honest wheel said, "Yes, I can play with you, Tim." So, they played together all day long. + +As they played, they met a dog. The dog looked at the wheel and barked, "Can I play too?" The honest wheel said, "Yes, you can play with us." So, Tim, the wheel, and the dog played together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a charming little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends and eat potatoes. One day, while playing, she found a very big potato in her garden. + +Lily ran to show her mom the big potato. "Look, Mom! I found a big potato!" she said. Her mom was happy but worried. She knew that the big potato belonged to their grumpy neighbor, Mr. Brown. He would be very angry if he found out. + +The next day, Mr. Brown came to Lily's house. He was very angry. "Give me back my potato!" he shouted. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. So, she closed her eyes and started to pray. + +As she prayed, a kind old lady from the village came to help. She talked to Mr. Brown and calmed him down. She told him that Lily didn't mean to take his potato, and that they would give it back. + +In the end, Mr. Brown forgave Lily and even let her keep the big potato. They all became friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo. The hippo was impatient. He wanted to play with his friends, but he had to work. He had to move logs to build a new home. + +The hippo's friend, a little bird, came to see him. "Why do you work so much?" the bird asked. "I want to play too, but I must work," the hippo said. The bird felt sad for the hippo. + +The impatient hippo worked very fast. He did not take his time. He pushed the logs too hard. The logs fell and broke the new home. The hippo was very sad. He learned that he should not be impatient when he works. +One day, a polite cat named Tom and a dog named Max were playing outside. They saw a game called golf. They wanted to try it. They decided to play together. + +Tom said to Max, "Let's take turns hitting the ball." Max agreed. Tom hit the ball first. Then, Max hit the ball. They were having fun. + +Suddenly, a big bird came and took their golf ball. Tom and Max tried to get it back, but the bird flew away. The cat and dog were sad. They could not play golf anymore. The end. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big, black dog playing with a ball. Tim thought the dog was very nice and wanted to play with it too. + +"Mom, can I play with the black dog?" Tim asked. His mom looked at the dog and smiled. "Yes, you can play with the dog, but be careful," she answered. Tim ran to the dog and they began to play together. They had so much fun! + +After playing, Tim and his mom went to get some ice cream. Tim picked a tasty chocolate ice cream. As they sat on the bench, the black dog came over to them. "Can the dog have some ice cream too?" Tim asked his mom. She answered, "Just a little bit, so he can have a treat too." Tim shared his tasty ice cream with the dog and they all enjoyed their day at the park. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a wide map in her room. The map was full of colors and lines. She was very excited and wanted to show it to her friend Tom. + +Mia ran to Tom's house and knocked on the door. "Look, Tom! I found a wide map in my room. Let's play with it!" Tom was excited too. They both sat down and opened the map on the floor. + +Together, they pretended to go on an adventure. They followed the lines on the map and imagined they were in a big forest. They laughed and had fun all day. The wide map made them very excited and happy. +One day, a little bird was upset. He lost his feather. He looked everywhere for it. He looked up, down, left, and right. He could not find it. He asked his friend, the squirrel, for help. + +"Can you help me find my feather?" the little bird asked. + +"Of course, I will help you," said the squirrel. + +They looked for the feather together. They found it under a big tree. The little bird was very happy. The squirrel had an idea. He took a soft leaf and used it to wrap the feather. He gave it back to the little bird as a gift. + +"Now, you will not lose your feather again," the squirrel said. + +The little bird was no longer upset. He thanked the squirrel and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop all day long. One day, he felt troubled. He needed to go to the bathroom, but he didn't know where it was. He asked his friend, the bird, "Where is the bathroom?" + +The bird said, "I saw it near the big tree." So, Bob hopped to the big tree. But, he couldn't find the bathroom. He felt more troubled. He hopped and hopped, looking for the bathroom. He saw his friend, the squirrel, and asked, "Do you know where the bathroom is?" + +The squirrel said, "I think it's by the pond." Bob hopped to the pond, but still couldn't find the bathroom. He was very troubled now. He hopped and hopped, searching for the bathroom. He met his friend, the frog, and asked, "Can you help me find the bathroom?" + +The frog said, "Yes, I know where it is! Follow me!" They hopped together to a little house near the pond. The frog showed Bob the bathroom. Bob was so happy and thanked the frog. He went inside and felt much better. From that day on, Bob was never troubled about finding the bathroom again. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw a big car on the street. The car was very close to his house. Tim thought the car looked fun, so he wanted to play with it. + +Tim didn't know that the car was dangerous. He walked closer and closer to the car. He touched the car and it started to move. Tim was scared, but he didn't know what to do. + +The car moved very fast and went far away from Tim's house. Tim tried to stop the car, but he couldn't. He was very sad and scared. The car crashed into a tree, and Tim got hurt. His mom and dad came to help him, but they were sad too. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Stretch. Stretch was a big, clear cat. He lived in a small house with a big family. They all loved Stretch very much, and he loved them too. + +One day, Stretch saw a yummy dessert on the table. It was a big, sweet cake. Stretch wanted to eat the dessert very much. He looked around to see if anyone was watching. When no one was looking, he jumped on the table to get the dessert. + +Stretch stretched his long legs and reached for the dessert. Just as he was about to eat it, the little girl in the family saw him. She said, "No, Stretch! That dessert is not for you!" Stretch felt sad, but he knew she was right. He jumped off the table and went to play with his family. + +Later, the family shared the dessert with Stretch. They all enjoyed the sweet cake together. Stretch was happy to be part of the family, and he knew he was loved. From that day on, Stretch never tried to eat dessert without his family. +One day, a little girl named Sue was playing outside in her pretty pink skirt. She was having fun running and jumping in the sun. But then, it started to rain. Sue felt miserable because she didn't want to go inside. + +Sue saw her friend, Tim, playing with his toy car. Tim saw Sue looking sad and asked, "Why are you sad, Sue?" Sue pointed to the sky and said, "I don't like the rain. It makes me wet and cold." + +Tim thought for a moment and said, "Let's play under the big tree. It will keep us dry!" Sue smiled and they both ran to the tree. They played together until the rain stopped. Then, they went back to running and jumping in the sun, happy again. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a sweet little bird named Lily. Lily loved to fly high in the sky and play with her friends. One sunny day, while she was flying, she saw a big, colorful flower on the ground. + +Lily flew down to the flower and said, "Hello, pretty flower! Do you want to play with me?" The flower smiled and said, "Yes, Lily! I would love to play with you, but I cannot fly like you can." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "That's okay! We can still be friends and play together on the ground." So, Lily and the flower spent the whole day playing in the garden, laughing and having fun. From that day on, they became the best of friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big slide that Tim wanted to play on. He was so excited! + +Tim went up the steps and slid down the slide. He laughed and said, "Mom, I love to slide! It's so fun!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is fun, Tim." + +After playing on the slide, Tim and his mom went to the store. They saw a big, round melon. Tim asked his mom, "Can we get the melon, please?" His mom said, "Of course, Tim. We can eat it for lunch." + +When they got home, Tim's mom cut the melon. But when they tasted it, the melon was bad. Tim made a face and said, "Yuck! This melon is bad, Mom!" His mom agreed and said, "Don't worry, Tim. We can get a new melon next time." + +Even though the melon was bad, Tim still had a fun day with his mom at the park and the store. He couldn't wait to go back to the park and slide again. +Once upon a time, in a jolly little town, there lived a bird named Bob. Bob loved to soar high in the sky and play with his friends. One day, while flying, Bob saw a rag on the ground. + +Bob's friend, Cat, saw the rag too. Cat wanted the rag to play with. Bob and Cat both ran to the rag. They both wanted it. + +"I saw it first!" said Bob. "No, I saw it first!" said Cat. They both wanted the rag, but they did not want to share. + +Bob and Cat were not happy. Then, their friend Dog came. Dog said, "Why don't you both play with the rag together?" + +Bob and Cat thought about it. They decided to share the rag and play together. They were all happy and had a fun day playing with the rag. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy named Ted. Ted was a small, soft bear. Tim loved to play with Ted every day. + +One day, Tim had to take a test at school. He was very sorry to leave Ted at home. When Tim came back from school, Ted was gone! Ted had disappeared! Tim was very sad and looked for Ted everywhere. + +Tim's mom saw him looking for Ted. She helped him search the house. They found Ted under Tim's bed! Tim was so happy to find his toy. He hugged Ted and promised never to leave him alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop and play on the big hill near his home. One day, while he was hopping, he saw a big rock and had an idea. + +"Let's split the rock!" said Bob to his friend, a tiny bird named Tim. Tim looked at the rock and nodded. They both pushed and pushed, but the rock would not move. They were very tired but did not give up. + +Finally, with one big push, the rock split in two. Bob and Tim were so happy. They hopped and flew around the hill, laughing and playing. From that day on, they knew that even if something was stubborn, they could do it if they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a pet cat named Kitty. Kitty was patient and loved to play with Tom. They were best friends. + +One day, Tom and Kitty were playing in the park. Tom said, "Kitty, let's see how fast we can run!" Kitty liked the idea, so they began to race. They ran with speed, laughing and having fun. + +After the race, Tom said, "Kitty, you must be hungry. Let's go home and I will feed you." Kitty meowed happily and followed Tom home. Tom fed Kitty some tasty cat food. They were both happy and tired from their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pale yellow pencil that she loved very much. Lily took her pencil everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. + +At the park, Lily saw a big tree. She wanted to draw the tree with her pale yellow pencil. She sat under the tree and started to draw. As she was drawing, she heard a whisper from the tree. + +Lily looked up and saw a tiny bird in the tree. The bird was whispering to her. It said, "Hello, Lily! I like your pale yellow pencil. Can you draw a picture of me, too?" Lily smiled and drew a picture of the little bird with her pencil. The bird was so happy and thanked Lily. + +From that day on, Lily and the little bird became best friends. They played together at the park every day, and Lily always brought her pale yellow pencil to draw pictures of their fun times. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a soft kangaroo named Kiki went to play in the park. Kiki liked to bounce very high. She was so happy when she bounced. In the park, she saw a big tree and a small pond with ducks. + +Kiki met a new friend, a little bird named Bobby. Bobby said, "Hi, Kiki! Can you bounce high?" Kiki smiled and said, "Yes, I can! I love to bounce!" So, Kiki and Bobby played together. Kiki bounced high, and Bobby flew next to her. + +After playing, Kiki and Bobby were tired. They sat under the big tree. Kiki said, "Bobby, being friends is fun!" Bobby agreed and said, "Yes, Kiki! Let's play together again soon!" They both smiled and went home, excited to play again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was always very busy. He liked to run, jump, and play all day. One day, Max saw a sack in the yard. He was very curious about it. + +Max decided to open the sack. Inside, he found a big, soft pillow. Max thought it would be fun to relax on the pillow. So, Max laid down on it and started to feel very sleepy. He closed his eyes and soon fell asleep. + +When Max woke up, all his friends were laughing at him. Max felt ashamed because he had been sleeping while his friends were playing. But then, Max's friends told him it was okay to relax sometimes. Max learned that it was good to take breaks and rest, and then he could play with his friends even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. She was a very intelligent girl who loved to learn new things. One day, while playing in the park, Ella found a shiny jewel on the ground. It was very pretty and sparkled in the sun. Ella was so happy to find the jewel, she picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Ella wanted to celebrate finding the jewel, so she decided to have a little party with her friends. She invited her best friends, Tom and Lily, to her house. They played games, ate yummy treats, and had lots of fun. Ella showed them the jewel she found and they all thought it was very special. + +At the end of the party, Ella decided to put the jewel in a special box to keep it safe. She knew that she was lucky to find such a pretty thing. Every time Ella looked at the jewel, she would remember the fun day she had with her friends. And that made her feel very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max saw a smelly patch of mud. He was very curious and wanted to see what it was. + +Max went to the smelly patch and started to search in the mud. He found a big, round ball. Max was very happy and picked the ball up with his mouth. He wanted to show his friend, Tom the cat. + +Max ran to Tom and said, "Look what I found, Tom! A big, round ball!" Tom looked at Max and said, "That's a great find, Max! Let's play with it." Max and Tom played with the ball all day long. They had so much fun and forgot all about the smelly patch of mud. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to play outside, no matter the season. In the rich, green grass of summer, she would run and stumble, but always got back up with a giggle. + +One sunny day, Lucy met a new friend named Tim. Tim was shy, but they soon started to play together. They played hide and seek, tag, and jumped in the leaves that had fallen from the trees. + +As they played, Lucy said, "I love all the seasons, don't you, Tim?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, I do! Each one is special and fun in its own way." They continued to play, laugh, and stumble together, enjoying the beautiful day and their new friendship. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a very old tree. The old tree had many shapes on its trunk. One day, a little bunny named Ben came to the park. Ben loved to jump and play with his friends. + +Ben saw the old tree and said, "Look at the shapes on this tree! Let's jump and touch them." So, Ben and his friends jumped high to touch the shapes. They laughed and had fun. + +As they played, a bird named Betty flew down and said, "Hello, friends! I live in this old tree. I like to watch you jump and play." Ben and his friends smiled and said, "Hi, Betty! We love to jump and play. It's so much fun!" + +From that day on, Ben, his friends, and Betty played together in the park. They would jump and touch the shapes on the old tree, laughing and having fun. The old tree was happy to see them play and be friends. +Once upon a time, in a big wild forest, there was a little purple house. In this house lived a kind girl named Lucy and her best friend, a big dog named Max. They loved to play together and explore the wild forest. + +One sunny day, Lucy and Max went for a walk in the wild forest. They saw many pretty flowers and tall trees. They played hide and seek, and Max always found Lucy because he was good at sniffing. Lucy felt safe with Max because he would always protect her. + +As they walked, they found a small purple bird with a hurt wing. Lucy wanted to help the bird, so she picked it up gently and took it back to their purple house. Max stayed close to Lucy and the bird to protect them. They took care of the bird until it was better, and then they set it free. The bird flew away happily, and Lucy and Max knew they had done a good thing. They continued to protect each other and explore the wild forest together. +Once upon a time, in a small pond, there lived an elderly shrimp named Sam. Sam was very kind and loved to help his friends. One day, Sam's friend, a little fish named Finn, asked for his help. + +"Sam, can you please deliver this gift to my friend across the pond?" Finn asked. Sam agreed and took the small gift in his tiny shrimp hands. + +Sam swam across the pond, making sure the gift was safe. He saw many fish and plants along the way. When he reached the other side, he found Finn's friend, a baby turtle named Tilly. + +"Hi Tilly, I have a gift for you from Finn!" Sam said, as he gave the gift to Tilly. Tilly was very happy and thanked Sam for his help. + +Sam swam back to Finn and told him that Tilly loved the gift. Finn was happy and thanked Sam for being a good friend. From that day on, Sam, Finn, and Tilly all played together and had lots of fun in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the sand at the park. One sunny day, he went to the park with his mom. He built a big, original sandcastle with towers and walls. Tim was very proud of his sandcastle. + +As Tim was playing, a girl named Sue came to the park too. She saw Tim's sandcastle and wanted to play with him. Sue asked, "Can I play with you and your sandcastle?" + +Tim said, "Yes, but we have to be careful not to break it." + +Sue and Tim played together, making more towers and walls for the sandcastle. They were very careful not to break the original sandcastle. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. Their moms watched them play and smiled at their new friendship. +Once upon a time, in an ancient house, there lived a kind mom, a strong dad, and a little infant. The infant loved to play with his toy bear. Every day, they would laugh and have fun together. + +One day, the infant and his toy bear found a big, shiny pair of scissors. The infant wanted to cut some paper to make a pretty picture for his mom and dad. So, he started to cut the paper carefully. The toy bear watched and clapped his tiny hands. + +Suddenly, the mom came into the room and saw the infant with the scissors. She said, "Oh no, my little one! Scissors can be dangerous. Let me help you cut the paper." The infant gave the scissors to his mom, and they cut the paper together. They made a beautiful picture for the dad. + +When the dad came home, he saw the picture and smiled. He said, "What a great job you did, my little one!" The infant and his toy bear were so happy. They all hugged and had a wonderful day together. And from that day on, the infant always asked for help when he wanted to cut something. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. Max had a long, fluffy tail. As he walked, he saw a big, open door. Max was curious and went inside. + +In the room, Max found a small box with a lock on it. Max wanted to unlock the box. He looked around and found a shiny key. Max picked up the key with his tail and put it in the lock. He turned the key and the lock clicked. The box was now unlocked! + +Inside the box, Max saw a tiny cat. The cat said, "Thank you for unlocking the box, Max! I was stuck inside." Max and the cat became friends and played together all day. They were very happy and laughed a lot. And from that day on, Max and the cat always played together in the open room. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little turkey who was very troubled. He did not know how to fly like the other birds. He felt sad and wanted to fly high in the sky. + +One day, he met a big friendly bear. The bear saw the troubled turkey and asked, "Why are you so sad, little turkey?" The turkey replied, "I can't fly like the other birds. I want to fly high in the sky, but I don't know how." + +The bear thought for a moment and said, "Maybe you can try to crawl like me. It is not like flying, but it can be fun too." The turkey decided to give it a try. He started to crawl on the ground, just like the bear. To his surprise, the turkey found it very fun. + +As the turkey crawled, he began to feel happy. He realized that he did not need to fly to have fun. He could crawl and enjoy the forest with his new friend, the bear. + +From that day on, the troubled turkey was not troubled anymore. He crawled and played with the bear every day. They became the best of friends and lived happily in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Amy had a favorite toy, a clean, soft teddy bear. She loved to play with her teddy bear every day. + +One day, Amy's teddy bear got stuck in a tree. Amy was sad and didn't know how to get her teddy bear back. Her mom saw her crying and said, "Don't worry, Amy. We can gather some help and use a ladder to get your teddy bear back." + +Amy's dad went to their neighbor's house and asked if they could borrow a ladder. The neighbor said, "Of course! Let's help Amy get her teddy bear back." They took the ladder to the tree where the teddy bear was stuck. + +Amy's dad climbed the ladder and got the teddy bear from the tree. Amy was so happy to have her clean, soft teddy bear back. She hugged her mom, dad, and neighbor, and said, "Thank you for helping me get my teddy bear back!" + +From that day on, Amy always remembered to be careful with her toys and to ask for help when she needed it. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Sue was playing with her toys. She had lots of toys, but they were all mixed up. Sue wanted to sort her toys, so she could find her favorite one, a small red car with a handle. + +Sue asked her friend, Tom, to help her. "Tom, can you help me sort my toys?" she said. "I am looking for my red car with a handle." + +Tom said, "Sure, Sue! I would love to help you." They started to sort the toys together. They put the dolls in one pile, the cars in another pile, and the blocks in a third pile. + +Finally, they found the red car with a handle. Sue was so grateful to Tom for helping her. "Thank you, Tom!" she said. "I am so grateful for your help." + +Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sue! I am happy to help you anytime." And they played with the red car with a handle, having lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a fine, red ball. Mia loved to play with her ball in the park. + +One day, Mia saw a big tree with a knot on it. She thought it was funny and kicked her ball at the knot. But the ball got stuck in the tree! Mia tried to get it out, but she couldn't reach it. Mia started to weep. + +A tall boy named Tom saw Mia weeping. He wanted to help her. Tom reached up to the tree and got the ball out of the knot. Mia was very happy and thanked Tom. They played with the ball together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a shy little girl named Lily. She had a big, soft teddy bear named Mr. Cuddles. Lily and Mr. Cuddles were the best of friends. They played together, ate together, and even slept together. But there was one thing Lily wanted more than anything else in the world - a real hug from a real friend. + +One day, Lily saw a new boy named Tim at the park. He was playing with a ball, all by himself. Lily wanted to be friends with Tim, but she was too shy to say hello. She looked at Mr. Cuddles and whispered, "I wish I could talk to Tim, but I'm just too shy." + +The next day, Lily went back to the park with Mr. Cuddles. She saw Tim again, and this time, she found the courage to say hello. "Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me and Mr. Cuddles?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, I'd love to! I'm Tim, and I'm new here. I don't have any friends yet." + +Lily, Tim, and Mr. Cuddles played together all day long. They had so much fun, and Lily felt really happy. As the sun began to set, Lily looked at Tim and asked, "Tim, can I give you a hug?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, I would like that. My mom always says hugs are the best way to show we care." + +And so, Lily gave Tim a big hug, and Tim hugged her back. It was the best hug Lily had ever had. From that day on, Lily, Tim, and Mr. Cuddles were the best of friends, and they never felt shy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a pet rabbit named Bob. Sue and Bob liked to do different things together. They played games, ate snacks, and went for walks. + +One day, Sue and Bob went to the park. They saw a big salad on a table. Sue said, "Bob, let's eat the salad!" Bob was happy and they ate the salad together. + +After they ate, a big bird came to the table. The bird looked at Sue and Bob and said, "Boo!" Sue and Bob were scared. Sue said, "Don't scare us, bird!" The bird laughed and said, "I'm sorry, I just wanted to play." Sue, Bob, and the bird became friends and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was walking to the park when he saw a long line of kids. They were all waiting for a big slide. Tim wanted to play on the slide too, but he did not want to wait in line. + +Tim's friend, Sam, saw him and said, "I recommend waiting in line like everyone else, or it's rude to cut in front of them." But Tim did not listen. He walked right up to the front of the line and tried to get on the slide. + +The other kids in the line were mad at Tim. They said, "That's rude! You have to wait in line like everyone else!" But Tim did not care. He wanted to play on the slide now. + +As Tim climbed up the slide, the other kids in the line started to push and shove. They were all upset with Tim for being rude. Suddenly, the slide broke because of all the pushing and shoving! + +Now, no one could play on the slide, and it was all because Tim did not want to wait in line. Tim felt sad and knew he should have listened to his friend Sam. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a tray. He liked to go outside and play with his tray. Tim would put his toys on the tray and carry them around the yard. One day, he saw a big dog near his house. Tim was confused. He did not know if the dog was nice or not. + +Tim went to his mom and asked, "Mom, can I go play with the big dog?" His mom said, "No, Tim. The big dog might not be nice. It is better to stay away." + +But Tim did not listen to his mom. He took his tray and went to the big dog. The dog saw the toys on the tray and wanted them. The dog jumped on Tim and took the toys. Tim was very sad and cried. + +In the end, Tim learned that he should always listen to his mom. She knows what is best for him. The moral of the story is to listen to your parents, because they know what is best for you. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat named Kitty. Kitty lived in a small room with her best friend, a little girl named Lucy. They loved to play together and have fun all day. + +One day, a big storm came to their house. The wind blew hard and the rain fell fast. Lucy was scared, but Kitty was there to protect her. Kitty said, "Don't worry, Lucy. I will keep you safe from the storm." + +Lucy and Kitty stayed in their room, safe and warm. They played games and told stories until the storm was over. When the sun came out, they went outside to see the beautiful rainbow in the sky. + +Lucy said, "Thank you, Kitty, for protecting me from the storm. You are a very smart cat and a great friend." Kitty smiled and they played together in the sunshine. + +The moral of the story is: Friends are there to protect and help each other, even in the scariest times. +Once upon a time, there was a little house. In the house, there lived a cat and a dog. The cat and the dog were very good friends. They liked to play in the house and outside in the yard. They were very happy. + +One day, the cat and the dog found a big box. They were confused. They did not know what was in the box. They decided to work together to open the box. They pushed and pulled, and the box opened. + +Inside the box, they found many toys. There were balls and dolls and cars. The cat and the dog were very happy. They played with the toys all day long. They were not confused anymore. They knew that working together made them a great team. And they lived happily ever after in their little house. +Once upon a time, there was a popular fish named Fin. Fin was very good at healing other fish when they got hurt. He lived in a big pond with lots of friends. They all loved to play and swim together. + +One day, while Fin was healing a friend, he heard another fish say, "We need more oxygen in the water." Fin didn't know what oxygen was, but he wanted to help. So, he asked his friend, "What is oxygen?" His friend said, "Oxygen is what we need to breathe in the water." + +Fin wanted to find more oxygen for his friends. He swam far away from the pond, looking for oxygen. He found a big machine that made bubbles. Fin thought the bubbles had oxygen, so he brought the machine back to the pond. + +Fin turned on the machine, and it made lots of bubbles. But the bubbles were not good for the pond. The water got dirty, and the fish could not breathe. They all got sick, and Fin could not heal them. The pond was not a happy place anymore, and the fish were sad. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a bean. It was a big, green bean. Tim took the bean home to show his mom. "Look, mom! I found a big bean!" he said. His mom smiled and said, "That's a nice bean, Tim." + +Tim wanted to unlock the secret of the big bean. He asked his mom, "What can we do with the bean?" His mom thought for a moment and said, "Let's plant it in the garden and see what happens." + +The next day, Tim and his mom planted the bean in the garden. They watered it and waited. After a few days, a big, tall plant grew from the bean. Tim was so happy to see the big plant. + +One day, a rude bird came to the garden. The bird tried to eat Tim's big plant. Tim saw the bird and said, "No, bird! Don't eat my plant!" The bird flew away, and Tim's plant was safe. + +In the end, Tim and his mom picked the big, green beans from the plant. They cooked the beans and ate them for dinner. The beans were very yummy. Tim was happy he had found the big bean and unlocked its secret. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo named Kiki. Kiki lived in a big field with her friends. She liked to jump and play all day long. One day, Kiki found a big, red ball. She was very happy and wanted to play with it. + +Kiki showed the ball to her friends. They were all excited to play with the ball too. But, they did not know how to play with it. They were confused. So, they pushed the ball, kicked the ball, and even tried to eat the ball. But nothing was fun. + +Then, Kiki had an idea. She used her strong legs to jump on the ball. The ball bounced and Kiki laughed. Her friends tried it too, and they all had fun. But, they played too much and the ball popped. They were sad because they had spoiled their new toy. But, Kiki knew they could find more fun things to play with in the big field. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Max. Max loved to play and run in the park with his friends. He was always happy and liked to help others. + +One sunny day, Max found a big fruit under a tree. It was round and red like a ball. Max thought it would be fun to chew on the fruit. So, he picked it up with his mouth and started to chew. The fruit was sweet and juicy, and Max liked it very much. + +Max wanted to share the yummy fruit with his friends. He took the fruit to his best friend, a little girl named Lily. Lily and Max chewed the fruit together and had a great time. They laughed and played with the fruit until it was all gone. From that day on, Max and Lily always looked for fruits to chew and share with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a large dog named Max. Max loved to play at the park. One day, Max saw a track near the park. He wanted to play on the track. + +Max met a small boy named Tim. Tim said, "Let's play, Max!" Tim picked up a ball and threw it. Max ran fast on the track to get the ball. They played and laughed together. + +But then, a big rain came. Max and Tim were sad. They could not play anymore. The track became wet and slippery. Max tried to run, but he slipped and fell. "Ouch!" cried Max. Tim and Max went home with tears in their eyes. The day was no longer fun. +Once upon a time, there was a man and his wife. They loved each other very much. The man knew his wife was very loyal. They lived in a small house with their dog, Spot. + +One day, the man asked his wife, "Do you know where Spot is?" The wife looked around and said, "I don't know. Let's look for him." They looked inside the house and outside in the yard. + +Finally, they found Spot under a big tree. The man said, "There you are, Spot!" The loyal dog wagged his tail and barked happily. The man, his wife, and Spot went back to their small house and played together all day. They were a happy family. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a purple cat named Kitty. Kitty was very foolish. She loved to play and jump all day. + +One sunny day, Kitty met a little bird named Birdy. Birdy was scared to fly high in the sky. Kitty wanted to help Birdy. She said, "Birdy, I will encourage you to fly high. Do not be scared." + +Birdy listened to Kitty's words. He tried to fly high. At first, he was still scared. But then, he flew higher and higher. Birdy was so happy. + +Kitty and Birdy became good friends. They played together every day. Kitty learned that even a foolish purple cat can help a friend. And Birdy learned that with a little encouragement, he could do anything. +One day, a boy named Tim went on a search. He wanted to find healthy food for his family. His mom was sick and his dad was at work. Tim knew he had to help. + +Tim went to the store with his little red wagon. He saw apples, oranges, and bananas. He began to load his wagon with the healthy food. But then, a big dog came and tried to take the food. + +Tim was scared but he did not want to lose the healthy food. He yelled, "Go away, dog!" The dog stopped and looked at him. Tim slowly picked up a stick and threw it far away. The dog chased the stick and Tim quickly ran back home with the healthy food. + +When Tim got home, his mom and dad were so happy. They hugged him and thanked him for being so brave. Tim felt proud that he could help his family. They all ate the healthy food and felt better. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived two friends, a bear and a rabbit. They were very lucky to have each other. They played together every day. + +One day, they found a big log in the forest. The bear wanted to push the log, but the rabbit wanted to jump over it. They could not agree. They disagreed and started to be mad at each other. + +The bear and the rabbit were so busy being mad that they did not see a big hole behind the log. They both fell into the hole and could not get out. They were not lucky anymore and were very sad. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a girl named Mia. Mia loved to rock in her chair and eat yummy cookies. One day, she saw her friend Tom playing with a ball. + +"Can I play with you, Tom?" asked Mia. Tom said, "Yes, but we need to make a score to see who wins." So, Mia and Tom played and made a score. They had lots of fun! + +After playing, they were hungry. Mia's mom gave them yummy cookies. Mia and Tom shared the cookies and remembered to say "thank you." The moral of the story is to always share and be kind to your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big rat. The rat had many friends, but he was jealous. He wanted all the cheese for himself. One day, he saw a mouse with a big piece of cheese. The rat wanted the cheese so much. + +The rat went to the mouse and tried to slap the cheese out of the mouse's hand. But the mouse was strong and held on tight. The mouse asked the rat, "Why did you do that?" The rat said, "I want your cheese." + +The mouse looked sad and said, "We can share the cheese." The rat thought about it and said, "Okay, we can share." They both ate the cheese together and were happy. The rat learned that sharing is better than being jealous and trying to take things from others. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gifted boy named Tim. He could do many things better than the other kids. He loved to join his friends to play and have fun. One day, Tim and his friends went to a shop. The shop had many toys and treats. + +Tim wanted to buy a toy, but he did not have any money. He saw his friends buy their toys, and he felt sad. Tim thought he could take a toy without paying because he was gifted. So, he took a toy and hid it in his bag. + +When Tim and his friends left the shop, a shop worker saw the toy in Tim's bag. The worker told Tim's mom what he did. Tim's mom was very sad and angry. Tim had to give the toy back and say sorry. He learned that being gifted did not mean he could take things without paying. The moral of the story is that no matter how gifted you are, you must always do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable doctor named Tim. He had a big machine called an x-ray. The x-ray could see inside people to help them feel better. + +One day, a girl named Sue came to see Doctor Tim. She had a hurt arm. Doctor Tim used his x-ray to look at her arm. He saw a small break in her bone. Doctor Tim put a white cast on Sue's arm to help it heal. + +Doctor Tim warned Sue to be careful with her arm. He told her not to play rough games or climb trees. Sue listened to Doctor Tim and her arm got better. She thanked Doctor Tim for being so dependable and helping her feel better. +Once upon a time, a little frog named Tim lived near a stream. Tim loved to jump and play in the water all day long. One hot day, Tim met a big fish named Sam. They became friends and had a lot of fun together. + +"Let's play a game," said Sam. "I will turn left, and you will turn right. Then we will meet in the middle of the stream." Tim liked the idea and they started playing the game. They took turns turning left and right, splashing water and laughing. + +As they played in the hot sun, a kind bird named Lily saw them from a tree. She flew down and said, "You two look thirsty. I will bring you some cold water." Lily flew away and came back with two big leaves filled with cold water. Tim and Sam drank the water and thanked Lily. They all became good friends and played near the stream every hot day. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird. The bird was white and it could fly very high. It lived in a big tree with its friends. + +One day, the white bird saw a small cat. The cat said, "Hello, bird! Can you help me find my toy?" The bird did not panic. It said, "Yes, I can help you." + +The bird and the cat looked for the toy. They found it under a bush. The cat was happy and said, "Thank you, bird!" They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a sun who loved to shine. Every day, he would make the sky bright and beautiful. One day, the sun met the moon. The moon was rare and special. The sun liked the moon very much. + +The sun and the moon decided to have a marriage. They wanted to be together and make the sky even more beautiful. They invited all the stars to their big day. The stars were very happy and excited. + +On the day of the marriage, the sun shone brighter than ever. The moon looked so pretty. All the stars came to the sky to celebrate. It was a very happy day for the sun and the moon, and they shone together in the sky forever. +Once upon a time, a little boat lived in a big sea. The sea had a big anchor. The anchor was very important to the boat. It helped the boat stay safe when the sea was harsh. + +One day, the boat saw a fish swim by. The boat said, "Hello, fish! I wonder if you can help me with my anchor." The fish said, "Yes, I can help you, boat! I can swim fast and strong." + +The fish helped the boat with the anchor. They worked together to keep the boat safe in the harsh sea. The boat was happy and the fish was proud. They became good friends and always helped each other when the sea was harsh. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a popular fish named Fin. Fin had many friends in the sea. He loved to play with them every day. They would swim, jump, and dive deep into the water together. Fin was very good at diving, and his friends liked to watch him. + +One day, while diving, Fin saw a spark in the water. It was a shiny stone that looked like a star. He showed the spark to his friends, and they all thought it was very pretty. Fin wanted to share the spark with everyone, so they could all enjoy it. + +Fin and his friends decided to take turns holding the spark. They passed it from one fish to another, and everyone was happy. The spark made them all feel special, and they knew that sharing it made their friendships even stronger. +One day, a cat and a dog were talking in a peaceful park. The cat said, "I like to play here." The dog said, "Me too! This park is nice." + +Suddenly, they saw a police car. The police car stopped, and a police officer got out. He smiled and said, "Hello, cat and dog! Are you having fun?" The cat and dog said, "Yes, we are!" + +The police officer said, "That's great! I like to see you happy. Have a nice day!" Then, he got back in the car and drove away. The cat and dog kept playing in the peaceful park, feeling safe and happy. +One day, a hairy shark lived in the sea. He liked to gather things from the sea floor. He had many friends, like fish, crabs, and other sea animals. They all liked to play and have fun together. + +One day, the hairy shark and his friends went to gather shells and rocks. They swam far away from their home. They found many pretty shells and shiny rocks. They were very happy and excited. + +But, they swam too far away from their home. They got lost in the deep, dark sea. They were very scared and sad. The hairy shark and his friends could not find their way back home. They stayed lost in the deep, dark sea. +One day, a jolly boy named Tim went to the park. He wanted to play with his friends. When he got there, he saw a big box. It was a mystery what was inside the box. Tim was very excited. + +Tim called his friend, Sue. "Sue, come look at this big box! What do you think is inside?" Sue came running over. She wanted to know what was in the mystery box too. They both thought about what it could be. + +Finally, Tim and Sue opened the box. Inside, they found a big, bouncy ball. They were so happy! They played with the ball all day long. The mystery box made their day very fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tiny pet named Peanut. Peanut was a nosy little mouse. He liked to look at everything and run around. + +One day, Lily and Peanut went to the park. They saw a big cat. The cat looked at Peanut and said, "I want to eat you!" Peanut was scared. Lily wanted to protect Peanut, so she said, "No, you can't eat Peanut! He is my friend!" + +Lily picked up Peanut and they ran away from the cat. They went back home and played together. Lily and Peanut were safe and happy. They knew that they would always protect each other. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toy pistol. One day, he went to the park with his mom and dad. He took his toy pistol with him to show his friends. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. She saw his toy pistol and said, "Wow, I like your toy! Can I play with it?" Tim said, "Yes, you can play with it, but please be careful." Sue played with the toy pistol and had a lot of fun. + +But then, a mean boy named Max came to the park. He saw the toy pistol and wanted it. Max tried to steal the toy pistol from Sue. Tim saw this and said, "No, Max! That is my toy! You cannot take it!" Max got angry and tried to take the toy again. Tim's mom and dad saw what was happening and came to help. They told Max that stealing is wrong. Max felt bad and said sorry to Tim and Sue. They all played together and had a great time at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to build things with his toy blocks. One day, he decided to build a big tower. He was very excited to see how tall he could make it. + +In the corner of Tim's room, there was a bin. Inside the bin, there were many delicious treats that his mom had given him. Tim knew he should not eat them all at once, but he thought about them while he built his tower. + +As Tim built his tower taller and taller, he thought about the treats. He wanted one so badly. Then, he had an idea. He could use his tower to reach the bin! Tim built his tower as tall as he could, and then he climbed up to the top. He reached out to grab a treat from the bin. + +But, just as Tim was about to get a treat, the tower began to wobble. It shook and shook, and then it fell down with a big crash! Tim was okay, but he knew he should not have tried to get the treats that way. He learned that it is better to ask for help when he wants something. + +From that day on, Tim built his towers just for fun, not to reach the treats. And when he wanted a delicious treat from the bin, he asked his mom for help. They would enjoy the treats together, and Tim was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale. The whale liked to swim in the deep blue sea. It was a very useful whale because it helped little fish find food. + +One day, the whale met a crab who was sad. The crab wanted to quit looking for food because it was too hard. The whale wanted to help the crab feel better. + +The whale and the crab swam together to find food. They found lots of yummy things to eat. The crab was happy and didn't want to quit anymore. They became best friends and swam in the sea together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, honest rabbit named Bob. Bob lived in a small house with his friend, a tiny mouse named Tim. They were very good friends and played together every day. + +One day, Bob found a big onion in the garden. He brought it home and showed it to Tim. "Look, Tim! I found a big onion! Let's eat it together!" said Bob. Tim looked at the onion and smiled. But Tim wanted to tease Bob a little. "Oh, Bob! That's not an onion. That's a round, smelly rock!" said Tim, giggling. + +Bob was confused. He looked at the onion again and then at Tim. "Are you sure, Tim? It looks like an onion to me," said Bob. Tim couldn't help but laugh. "I'm just teasing you, Bob! It is an onion. Let's eat it together and have fun!" Both friends laughed and enjoyed the onion together. They were happy and loved to play and tease each other every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mother. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, Lily was playing outside when she fell down. She felt sad and her knee hurt. She ran to her mother for help. Her mother looked at her knee and said, "It's okay, Lily. You will be fine." She gave Lily a big hug to make her feel better. + +After the hug, Lily felt much better. She went back outside to play with her friends. They played until the sun went down. When it was time to go home, Lily ran to her mother and gave her a big hug. She was happy that her mother made her feel fine. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Tom. He lived in a small house near the woods. Tom liked to walk on a trail in the woods every day. + +One sunny day, Tom met a little bird while walking on the trail. The bird was sad because she could not speak. Tom wanted to help the bird speak. + +Tom and the bird went to find a wise old owl. The owl told them that they needed to find a magic flower to help the bird speak. Tom and the bird looked for the flower on the trail. They found the magic flower and the bird ate it. Suddenly, the bird could speak! The bird was so happy and thanked Tom. Tom was not grumpy anymore, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, round sun in the sky. The sun was very happy and liked to share its light with everyone. One day, the sun met a bitter, cold wind. The wind did not like the sun because it was too warm. + +The wind said, "Sun, you are too warm. I want to be cold. Can you vanish for a little while?" The sun thought about it and said, "Okay, I can vanish for a little while, but I will come back soon." + +So, the sun vanished and the sky became dark. The wind was happy because it was cold. But soon, the wind missed the sun's warmth and light. The wind said, "Sun, I miss you. Please come back." The sun heard the wind and came back. The sky was bright and warm again. The wind and the sun were now friends and learned to share the sky. +One day, a playful dog named Spot went for a walk. He saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad. Spot wanted to make Sue happy. + +Spot had an idea. He ran to his home and brought his favorite toy. He showed it to Sue and said, "Let's play!" Sue smiled and they played with the toy together. Spot was happy that Sue was happy. + +Later, Sue's mom called her to go home. Sue asked Spot, "Can you stay with me?" Spot wagged his tail and said, "Yes, I will stay with you." From that day on, Spot and Sue were best friends and they always played together. +One day, a cat and a dog went to the store. They wanted to buy jelly to eat. The cat was very happy, and the dog was very happy too. + +At the store, they saw a rude rat. The rat wanted the jelly too. The rat said, "I want the jelly! You can't have it!" The cat and the dog were sad. + +The cat and the dog worked together. They said, "We can all have the jelly!" The rude rat agreed. They all bought jelly and shared it. They became friends and were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, attractive wolf. He lived in a forest near a small village. The wolf was not scary, but friendly. He liked to play with the children in the village. + +One day, the wolf was playing with his friends, a little boy and a little girl. They were having so much fun. They laughed and played all day. + +But then, the sky got dark and it was time for the children to go home. The little boy said, "We have to hurry, or mom will be mad." The wolf nodded and helped them get home quickly. The children said goodbye and went inside their house. + +The next day, the wolf came back to play with the children again. The little girl said, "Thank you for helping us hurry home yesterday." The wolf smiled and they all played together again, having another fun day. + +And from that day on, the attractive wolf always made sure his friends got home safely and on time. The children and the wolf were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat was sad because it was too small. It wanted to grow big and strong like the other boats. + +One day, the boat met a kind fish. The fish said, "I can help you grow, little boat!" The fish swam around the boat and sang a special song. The boat started to grow! + +The boat was so happy it could now sail with the other boats. It was not sad anymore. The boat and the kind fish became best friends, and they had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily found a pretty ornament in her room. It was shiny and round, and she liked it a lot. She didn't know where it came from, but she hung it on her wall. + +Lily also had a small box that could record her voice. She would sing her favorite songs into the box and listen to them later. One day, she thought of a fun idea. She decided to sing a special song about the ornament and record it in the box. + +A few days later, Lily's mom heard the song from the box. She smiled and told Lily a secret. The ornament was a gift from her grandma, who also loved to sing. Lily felt happy and knew that the ornament was very special. From that day on, she always sang her special song to the ornament and felt close to her grandma. +Once upon a time, in a big lake, there lived an alligator. The alligator liked to splash in the water all day. One day, he saw an unknown animal near the lake. The animal was small and looked nice. + +The alligator wanted to be friends with the unknown animal. He went near the animal and said, "Let's splash and play in the water!" The unknown animal was scared and said, "No, thank you. I don't know how to swim." + +The alligator did not listen and pulled the unknown animal into the water. The unknown animal tried to swim, but it could not. It went under the water and did not come back up. + +The alligator felt sad because he did not mean to hurt the unknown animal. The other animals in the lake stayed away from the alligator. The alligator learned that he should listen to others and not force them to do things they cannot do. +One day, a lovely dog named Max went for a jog. Max liked to jog in the park. He saw many trees and flowers. The sun was bright and warm. Max was very happy. + +As Max jogged, he saw a big puddle of mud. Max loved mud! He jumped in the mud and got all dirty. Max thought it was fun to play in the mud. He wagged his tail and barked. + +After playing in the mud, Max went home. His owner gave him a bath to clean off the mud. Max was clean and happy. He had a great day jogging and playing in the mud. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who loved to paint. He painted all day and all night. One day, he wanted to paint a big tree. But he needed help to get the paint to the tip of the tree. + +He asked his friend, the tall man, to help him. The tall man said, "I will help you if you give me some of your paint." The wealthy man did not want to share his paint, so he said no. The tall man was sad and went away. + +The wealthy man tried to paint the tree by himself, but he could not reach the tip. He thought about his friend and felt bad. He went to find the tall man and said, "I am sorry. I will share my paint with you. Will you help me now?" The tall man was happy and said yes. They painted the tree together, and it was the most beautiful tree in the land. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He liked to paint pretty pictures. But he was a careless painter. He did not look after his brushes and paints. + +One day, the painter was painting a big tree. A little bird came and said, "Please be careful with your paints." The painter did not listen. He chose to ignore the little bird. + +The careless painter made a big mess. He spilled paint all over the grass and flowers. The pretty place was not pretty anymore. The little bird was sad, and the painter was sad too. + +The moral of the story is to listen to others and be careful in what you do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had a raft. He liked to play with his raft in the water. One day, Tom took his raft to the big lake near his house. + +While Tom was playing with his raft, he saw a duck. The duck was frightened. The duck was stuck in the lake. Tom wanted to help the duck. He used his raft to get close to the duck. + +Tom got on his raft and went to the duck. He used a stick to part the water. The water moved away from the duck. The duck was free. Tom and the duck were happy. They played in the water all day. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She had a big, red scarf. One day, it was very cold. Lucy wore her scarf to the park. + +At the park, she saw her friend, Tom. Tom was cold too. Lucy wanted to help Tom. She said, "Let's share my scarf." They both wore the scarf and felt warm. + +After playing, they saw a big cake. The cake looked delicious. Lucy and Tom shared the cake. They were happy and full. Sharing was fun for Lucy and Tom. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a fat cat named Tom. Tom loved to play games with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They would smile and laugh all day long as they played their games. + +One day, Tom and Lily were playing a new game, where they had to jump over a big rock in the yard. Tom was very good at the game, but Lily was not. She tried and tried, but she could not jump over the rock. Tom smiled and tried to help her, but she was still sad. + +As they played, it started to rain very hard. The rain made the ground slippery, and Lily slipped on the wet grass. She fell and got hurt. Tom felt very sad and could not smile anymore. The game was not fun anymore, and they had to go inside. Tom and Lily learned to be more careful when playing games in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a bright, little bird named Quick. Quick loved to sing beautiful songs. One day, Quick found a big, round thing that could record sounds. + +Quick was very excited. He decided to record his song on the big, round thing. He sang his song as loud as he could. The big, round thing recorded Quick's pretty song. + +Quick played his song for all his friends. They all danced and clapped. Quick was very happy. From that day on, Quick and his friends enjoyed listening to his song on the big, round thing. +Once upon a time, there was a clever boy named Tim. Tim loved to play his flute. Every day, he would sit under a big tree and play beautiful songs. + +One day, while Tim was playing his flute, a friendly bird came and sat on the tree. The bird liked Tim's music and said, "Your flute songs are nice, Tim! Can you teach me to play the flute?" Tim smiled and said, "Of course, little bird! I will help you." + +Tim found a small stick and carefully cut it to make a tiny flute for the bird. The bird tried to play the flute with its beak, and soon it could play beautiful songs too. They played their flutes together and made everyone in the forest happy with their music. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful cat named Lucy. Lucy lived in a big house with her friend, a little girl named Mia. They played together every day and had lots of fun. + +One day, Mia got a pretty vase from her mom. She put it on the table and filled it with flowers. Lucy liked the vase too, but she wanted to play with it. So, when Mia was not looking, Lucy tried to steal the vase. + +But oh no! The vase fell and broke into pieces. Mia was sad, and Lucy felt bad. To make Mia happy again, Lucy found a new vase and put flowers in it. Mia smiled, and they played together once more. And Lucy learned not to steal things from her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, black cat. The cat was a little scary, but it was also very nice. It lived in a small house with a girl named Sally. Sally loved the black cat very much. They played together every day. + +One day, Sally and the black cat found a big hole in their yard. They wanted to fill the hole, so they could play more. Sally got a big box and the black cat helped her. They put dirt in the box and carried it to the hole. They worked together to fill the hole with the dirt. + +When the hole was full, Sally and the black cat were very happy. They could play in the yard again without worrying about the hole. The scary black cat was not so scary anymore, because it helped Sally. They played and had fun together all day, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big red truck. The truck had lots of equipment inside. The truck was very fine and shiny. It drove around the town, helping people with their work. + +One day, the truck saw a small cat stuck in a tree. The truck wanted to help the cat. So, it stopped under the tree. The truck's driver used the equipment to reach the cat. + +The driver saved the cat and the cat was happy. The truck felt good for helping. The cat said "thank you" to the truck. From that day on, the truck and the cat became best friends. They played together and helped others in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a comb that she loved very much. The comb was red and pretty. Sue would use the comb to brush her long, soft hair every day. + +One day, Sue went to the park to play. She ran fast and had lots of fun. She played with her friends, and they laughed and smiled. Sue was so happy, but she forgot her comb at the park. + +When Sue went home, she noticed her comb was gone. She felt sad and missed her comb. Sue told her mom about the lost comb, and her mom said they would go back to the park to find it. + +Sue and her mom went back to the park. They looked and looked, and then they found the comb! Sue was so happy to have her comb back. She thanked her mom and promised to take good care of her comb. From that day on, Sue always remembered to keep her comb safe. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little animal named Hopper. Hopper had a big horn on his head. He liked to poke things with his horn. He was an obedient friend to all the other animals. + +One day, Hopper met a big bear named Grumpy. Grumpy was sad because he could not reach the honey in the tree. Hopper wanted to help Grumpy. He said, "I can poke the honey with my horn. Then you can eat it." Grumpy smiled and said, "Thank you, Hopper!" + +Hopper poked the tree with his horn. The honey fell down, and Grumpy ate it all up. Grumpy was very happy. He said, "You are a good friend, Hopper." From that day, Hopper and Grumpy were best friends. They played and helped each other in the big forest. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big carpet in a small room. The carpet was mild and soft. It was fun to sit on and play with toys. The carpet was red and blue, and it made the room look nice. + +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to move the carpet. He tried to pull it, but it was heavy. Tim pulled and pulled, but the carpet did not move. He felt sad because he wanted to see what was under the carpet. + +Then, Tim's friend, Sue, came to help. Sue was strong and she knew how to pull the carpet. Together, they pulled and pulled. The carpet moved! Under the carpet, they found a small toy car. Tim and Sue were happy they found the toy car. They played with it on the mild carpet all day long. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to her friend Tom's house to play. They had fun playing with toys and running around. Then, they saw a big room with lots of furniture. + +Sue wanted to jump on the furniture, but Tom said, "No, that's bad." Sue didn't understand, so Tom tried to explain. He said, "Jumping on furniture can break it, and we could get hurt." Sue thought about it and decided not to jump on the furniture. + +Instead, they decided to play a game on the floor. They had so much fun and didn't break anything. In the end, Sue learned that it's important to listen to her friends and not do bad things like jumping on furniture. +Once upon a time, there was a modest little house. In the house, there was a stove. The stove was not big, but it was very good. The stove helped the family cook yummy food. + +One day, the stove got very dirty. The family saw the mess and knew they had to clean it. They took a cloth and started to wipe the stove. They wiped and wiped until the stove was clean again. + +The stove was happy to be clean. It worked even better now. The family was also happy. They cooked more yummy food on the clean stove. They all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little fish named Fin wanted to swim. He lived in a big pond with many other fish. The pond was very busy. Fin had many friends, but he wanted to explore. + +Fin saw an exit in the pond. He swam to his friend, Bubbles. "Bubbles, let's swim to the exit," said Fin. Bubbles was scared, but he wanted to go with his friend. + +They swam to the exit together. They saw a new world outside the pond. Fin and Bubbles were happy they went on an adventure. They swam back to their busy pond and told all their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go on adventures. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They followed a trail that led them deep into the woods. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noise and she got scared. "Mommy, what was that?" she asked. "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a squirrel," her mommy replied. Lily was glad to hear that it was only a squirrel. + +As they continued walking, they found a big hill. Lily wanted to climb it but her mommy was worried she might fall. "Let's reverse and find another way," her mommy suggested. So they went back and found a different trail that led them to a beautiful waterfall. Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, I'm glad we found this!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved flowers, especially the sweet ones. One day, Lily saw a beautiful flower in her neighbor's garden. She wanted to pick it, but her mom told her it was not nice to take things that did not belong to her. + +Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She asked her mom if they could buy some flower seeds and plant them in their own garden. They did just that, and soon, their garden was full of sweet flowers. + +One day, Lily's neighbor came over and saw the beautiful flowers. She clapped her hands and told Lily how lovely they were. Lily felt very happy that she did the right thing and waited for her own flowers to grow. The moral of the story is that it is better to wait and work hard for something than to take it from someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a red cap that he wore every day. Timmy loved his cap because it kept his head warm when it was cold outside. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While they were playing, they saw a big tree with an impressive height. Timmy wanted to climb the tree, but his friends were scared. + +Timmy decided to climb the tree all by himself. He climbed and climbed until he reached the top. His friends were amazed and impressed by how high he had climbed. Timmy was happy that he had remained brave and climbed the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. It was very tall and had many windows. People would go inside to work and play. One day, a big storm came and the building started to shake. The people inside were scared. But then, they all worked together to hold the building up. They united their strength and the building stopped shaking. It was very graceful how they helped each other. From that day on, the people who worked and played in the building were very happy because they knew they could count on each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a knight who had a big sword. He liked to keep it shiny and sharp. One day, he went to the forest to look for treasure. But he met a dragon who was very big and scary. The knight felt helpless because he didn't know how to fight the dragon. The dragon wanted to take the knight's sword, but the knight didn't want to give it up. They started to fight, and the knight used his sword to defend himself. In the end, the knight won and the dragon ran away. The knight was happy because he could keep his sword, and he went back home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a big, bossy bird trying to take a basket from a little bunny. + +Lily asked the bird, "Why are you being so bossy? That basket belongs to the bunny." + +The bird replied, "I want it for my nest. But if you can catch me, you can have it." + +Lily chased the bird, but it flew away and vanished into the sky. She was sad, but then she saw the bunny smiling and holding a different basket. "Thank you for standing up for me," said the bunny. "This basket is for you." + +Lily was happy and learned that sometimes things vanish, but new things can appear. She and the bunny became friends and played together in the meadow every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the garden. One day, Lily's mom gave her a bulb to plant. Lily was so excited! She dug a hole and put the bulb inside. + +Every day, Lily would water the bulb and wait for it to grow. But nothing happened. The bulb just sat there, getting more and more distant from Lily's hopes. + +One day, Lily's mom explained to her that sometimes things take time to grow. They need patience and love, just like people do. Lily learned that it's important to be patient and not give up, even when things seem like they're not working out. And eventually, the bulb did grow into a beautiful flower! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she heard about an incredible opera that was going to happen in her town. She really wanted to go and see it, but her parents didn't have enough money to buy the tickets. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she had an idea! She went to her piggy bank and saw that she had saved some money. She decided to supply the money to her parents so they could buy the tickets. + +Her parents were surprised and happy that Lily had helped them. They bought the tickets and took Lily to the opera. It was an incredible show and Lily was so happy that she had been able to go. From that day on, Lily learned that if she wanted something, she could supply help to make it happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While they were walking, they saw a man who could whistle very loud. Lily was amazed and said, "Mom, look! That man can whistle so loud!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, he can. Do you want to try?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, I can't whistle. It's too weird." + +Her mom laughed and said, "That's okay. You can still stand and watch him whistle." So, they stood there and watched the man whistle for a while. It was a fun day at the park for Lily and her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to help her mommy cook on the stove. One day, Lily's mommy was making pancakes on the stove. Lily said, "Mommy, can I help you flip the pancakes?" + +Her mommy said, "Sure, but be careful. Don't get too close to the hot stove." + +Lily was excited to help. She flipped the first pancake and it was good! But then, she accidentally flipped the second pancake too hard and it landed on the floor. Lily felt sad and said, "Oh no, I made a mess." + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we can reverse the mess. Let's clean it up together." + +Lily and her mommy cleaned up the pancake mess and continued cooking. Lily learned that sometimes accidents happen, but it's always good to have someone to help you reverse them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her phone, which was very shiny and bright. She would talk to her friends and play games on it all day long. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a candle to play with. Lily loved the candle and would watch it burn with wonder. But one day, Lily's phone fell on the candle and caught on fire! The fire burned her phone and made it very hot. + +Lily was sad that her phone was gone, but her mom told her that it was not intelligent to play with fire. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful with candles and never played with them again. Instead, she played with her toys and talked to her friends in person. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor. He was very lucky because he had a big boat and he could sail on the sea. He loved to catch fish and see the dolphins. One day, he caught a big fish and he was so happy. But then, he saw a little bird on his boat. The bird was hurt and needed help, but the sailor didn't want to help. He was too busy with his fish. + +The bird tried to fly away, but it was too weak. The sailor didn't care and he went to sleep. During the night, a big storm came and the boat sank. The sailor tried to swim, but he couldn't. He was so scared and he thought he was going to die. Then, he remembered the little bird and how he didn't help it. He felt so bad and he asked for forgiveness, but it was too late. The sailor drowned and the little bird flew away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was feeling grumpy because she couldn't find her favorite toy. So, her mom suggested they play hide and seek to cheer her up. Lily loved playing hide and seek because it was so much fun. + +After they finished playing, Lily's mom made her a cup of cocoa. Lily loved cocoa because it was warm and yummy. She felt happy and warm inside. + +Then, Lily found her favorite toy under her bed. She was so happy and excited that she started playing with it right away. She forgot all about being grumpy and enjoyed playing with her toy while sipping her cocoa. From that day on, Lily knew that playing and cocoa always made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to pretend he was a pilot and fly his toy jet around the room. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a lemon that was very sour. Timmy made a funny face and pretended to be a sour lemon too. + +As Timmy flew his jet, he pretended he was flying to a magical land where everything was made of candy. He imagined he could taste the sweet candy in the air. But then, his jet hit a cloud and he had to pretend he was stuck in the sky. + +Luckily, Timmy's mom came to rescue him and brought him down. Timmy was happy to be safe on the ground again and pretended he was a superhero who saved the day. From that day on, Timmy knew that even though pretending was fun, it was always important to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Blue. Blue loved to swim in the deep ocean with all his fish friends. One day, Blue saw a little crab stuck under a rock. Blue wanted to help the crab, so he tried to push the rock with all his might. But the rock was too heavy and Blue couldn't move it. + +Blue felt sad that he couldn't help the crab. But then, Blue's friend the octopus came along and saw what was happening. The octopus used his strong tentacles to push the rock and free the crab. Blue learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you can't do something alone. + +From that day on, Blue and the octopus became even better friends. They swam together in the deep ocean, helping each other whenever they needed it. Blue learned that it's important to be kind and helpful to others, and that sometimes, asking for help can make all the difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved magic. She dreamed of becoming a successful magician one day. One day, she went to her friend's house and saw that her friend was decorating her room with pretty lights and balloons. + +Lily asked, "Why are you decorating your room?" + +Her friend replied, "I'm having a magic show tonight! I want it to look magical." + +Lily's eyes lit up with excitement. "Can I help you decorate?" she asked. + +Her friend smiled and said, "Of course! With your help, our magic show will be successful!" + +Lily and her friend worked together to decorate the room with colorful streamers and glittering stars. When the guests arrived, they were amazed by the magical decorations. The magic show was a big success, and Lily felt proud of herself for helping her friend create such a beautiful and magical experience. From that day on, Lily knew that with hard work and a little bit of magic, anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very restless and couldn't sit still at the table during dinner. Her mommy said, "Lily, please sit still and eat your food." + +Lily replied, "I want to dance!" + +Her mommy said, "You can dance after dinner, but first you need to eat at the table." + +Lily ate her dinner quickly and then started to dance around the table. Her mommy laughed and said, "You are such a good dancer, Lily!" + +Lily smiled and continued to dance until it was time for bed. She fell asleep dreaming of dancing and having fun with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As she was walking, she saw a bird high up in a tree. She wanted to say hello, so she knelt down and called out to the bird. But the bird was too high up and didn't hear her. + +Lily kept walking and soon she saw a butterfly. It was so pretty with its colorful wings. She tried to catch it in her pocket, but it flew away too fast. + +Lily had a fun day in the park and when she got home, she took the penny out of her pocket and put it in her piggy bank. She couldn't wait to go back to the park and see what other treasures she could find. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red was very fast and liked to speed around the track. One day, Red went to the car wash and got all clean. Then, Red went for a drive and saw a big puddle. Red drove through the puddle and got all muddy again. + +Red's friend, Blue, came to help. Blue was a big truck with a dependable engine. Blue drove up to Red and pulled him out of the puddle. Red was very happy to have a dependable friend like Blue. + +After that, Red and Blue drove around together. Red liked to speed and Blue liked to go slow. They were different, but they were still friends. They drove until they found a big drain. Blue said, "Don't go near the drain, Red. You might fall in!" Red listened to Blue and they drove away safely. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small ant. The ant was carrying a big piece of bread. As the ant walked, it saw a big leaf. The ant thought the leaf would be good to rest on. But as the ant climbed onto the leaf, it started to shake. + +Suddenly, the leaf dropped and the ant fell with its bread. The ant was sad because it had lost its bread. But then, the ant saw a small nation of ants. The small ant went to the nation and shared its bread with all the other ants. The small ant was happy because it had helped the other ants. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and have fun. One day, Lily saw a white butterfly flying around. She wanted to catch it, but she was scared. Her friend dared her to try and catch it. + +Lily was nervous, but she decided to be brave and try. She chased the butterfly and finally caught it in her hands. She was so happy and proud of herself. Her friend said, "See, you can do anything if you try!" + +The moral of the story is to always be brave and try new things, even if they seem scary at first. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the pool. He would jump and splash all day long. One day, Timmy's mom told him to be alert and not turn his back to the pool. Timmy didn't understand why, but he listened to his mom. + +As Timmy was swimming, he saw a butterfly flying near the pool. He got excited and tried to catch it, but he accidentally turned his back to the pool. Suddenly, he slipped and fell into the water. Timmy's mom saw what happened and quickly jumped into the pool to save him. + +After that, Timmy learned to always be alert and never turn his back to the pool. He continued to swim and have fun, but he never forgot his mom's important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing baseball with his friends. He always wore his favorite glove when he played. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing baseball and they needed to find a matching glove for their team. + +Timmy bravely volunteered to go find a matching glove. He went to the store to look for one. But, while he was walking back to the field, he saw a big dog that looked very angry. Timmy got scared and ran away. + +Unfortunately, Timmy dropped the matching glove on the ground and didn't realize it. When he got back to the field, his friends were sad because they couldn't play without a matching glove. Timmy felt bad, but he was too scared to go back and get the glove. The game was cancelled and everyone went home sad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a case that he loved to carry around with him everywhere he went. It was his own special case that he kept his toys in. One day, Timmy found a rare toy that he had never seen before. It was a shiny red car that he wanted to add to his collection in his case. He was so happy to own this new toy and couldn't wait to show it to his friends. Timmy was very careful with his case and always made sure it was safe. He knew that his rare toy would be safe in his case too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a pond with his friends. One day, Ducky noticed that the water in the pond was getting dark. He asked his friends, "Why is the water so dark?" + +His friend, Froggy, said, "I think someone designed a big machine that makes the water dark." + +Ducky was sad because he loved swimming in the clear water. He decided to talk to the other animals in the pond to see if they could do something about it. They all agreed to work together to find a solution. + +After some time, they discovered that a factory nearby was dumping dark water into the pond. They went to the factory and spoke to the owner. The owner promised to stop dumping the dark water and clean up the pond. + +Ducky and his friends were happy because the water was clear again. They all swam and played in the water together. Ducky said, "I'm glad we worked together to fix the water. Now we can swim in the clear water again!" +Once upon a time, there was a man named Tim. Tim was walking in the park when he saw a little girl playing with her toy. Tim asked the little girl, "Do you enjoy playing with your toy?" The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, I love playing with my toy." + +Tim then noticed that the little girl was trying to solve a difficult puzzle. He asked her, "Is that puzzle difficult?" The little girl nodded her head and said, "Yes, it's very difficult." + +Tim decided to help the little girl solve the puzzle. Together, they worked on it and finally solved it. The little girl was so happy and said, "Thank you, you're a great man!" Tim smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help. It's always enjoyable to help others." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new places. One day, she went on an adventure and found an empty hotel. + +Lily was curious and went inside to explore. She saw a shiny toy on the floor and wanted to grab it. But then she heard a voice saying, "That's not yours to take, little one." + +Lily turned around and saw an old man sitting in a chair. He explained to her that taking things that don't belong to us is not right. Lily felt bad and apologized. The old man smiled and said, "It's okay. Just remember to always ask before you take something." + +Lily learned a valuable lesson that day and promised to always ask before she grabs something. She left the hotel and went back home, feeling happy that she made a new friend and learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy truck with a big handle on it. He loved to play with it every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his truck. He saw a girl playing with a toy car too. Timmy wanted to play with her, but she was rude to him. She said, "No, I don't want to play with you." Timmy felt sad and walked away. + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He went back to his toy truck and found a rope. He attached the rope to the handle of his truck and walked over to the girl. He said, "Look, I have a rope on my truck. Do you want to play tug-of-war with me?" The girl smiled and said, "Yes, that sounds like fun!" They played together and had a great time. + +From that day on, Timmy and the girl became friends. They played together every day at the park. Timmy learned that even if someone is rude to you, you can still be kind and make friends. And sometimes, all it takes is a rope to attach to your toy truck to make a new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy person named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the bright sunshine. He would run and jump and feel the warm sun on his face. + +One day, Timmy's friend Sally came over to play. Sally was feeling sad because she lost her favorite toy. Timmy could see that Sally was not happy, so he gave her a big hug. Sally felt better and smiled. + +Together, Timmy and Sally looked for Sally's toy. They searched high and low, but they couldn't find it. Even though they didn't find the toy, they still had fun playing together in the bright sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a big chicken. The chicken had a lot of eggs. Every day, the chicken would lay an egg. The eggs were very colorful and pretty. One day, the chicken's friend, a little girl, came to visit. The little girl wanted to make some toast with jam for breakfast. But there was no jam in the house. The chicken was patient and waited for the little girl to go to the store. When she came back, the chicken laid an egg with a surprise inside. It was a jar of jam! The little girl was so happy and thanked the chicken for being so kind. From that day on, the little girl and the chicken were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug liked to crawl around and play with its bug friends. One day, the bug started to feel different. It started to grow and grow until it became an elderly bug. + +The elderly bug wasn't as fast as it used to be, but it was still happy. It liked to sit in the sun and watch the other bugs play. One day, a little bug came up to the elderly bug and asked, "Why are you so big?" + +The elderly bug smiled and said, "I have become old and wise. Someday, you will become elderly too." The little bug was amazed and went back to its bug friends to tell them what it had learned. From that day on, the little bug looked up to the elderly bug and listened to all its stories. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a brown horse. He loved his horse very much, but he needed some money. So, he decided to sell his horse. He went to the market and found a person who wanted to buy his horse. The man was happy because he got a lot of money for his horse. + +After selling his horse, the man went to buy some matches. He needed them to light a fire in his house. He found a shop that sold matches and bought a box. The matches were very useful for him. + +The man went back home with the box of matches. He lit a fire and sat down to rest. He was happy because he sold his horse and bought some matches. From that day on, he always had a fire to keep him warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was helping her mommy cook dinner. Her mommy asked her to pass the salt. Lily looked around and saw the salt shaker on the other side of the table. She picked it up and passed it to her mommy. + +While they were cooking, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen. He saw Lily helping their mommy and he felt jealous. He wanted to help too. "Can I help too?" he asked. "Of course!" said their mommy. + +So Lily and her brother worked together to make a delicious dinner. They passed ingredients back and forth, including the salt. When they were finished, they all sat down to eat and enjoyed the yummy meal they had made together. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny was playing with his friend, a little bird named Tweetie, when he accidentally got a big tear in his favorite shirt. + +"Oh no!" cried Benny. "My shirt is torn. What can I do?" + +"Don't worry," said Tweetie. "My mom can stitch it for you." + +Benny was so happy. "Thank you, Tweetie! You're the best friend ever!" + +As Tweetie's mom stitched up the tear, Benny watched in amazement as her needle zoomed in and out of the fabric. He had never seen anything like it before. + +"Wow, your mom is so talented!" said Benny. + +Tweetie smiled. "She's the best stitcher in the forest!" + +Benny was so grateful for his friend and her mom's help. From that day on, he made sure to be extra careful with his favorite shirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes. One day, Benny went to the garden to find some radishes to eat. He found a big, round radish and started to eat it. Suddenly, a mean squirrel came and took the radish away from Benny. Benny felt very lonely without his radish. + +Benny decided to find another radish. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find any. He saw a big ball and decided to roll it to see if it was a radish. But it wasn't. Benny felt sad and lonely without his radish. + +Just then, Benny saw the squirrel with his radish. Benny decided to roll the big ball towards the squirrel to scare him. The squirrel got scared and dropped the radish. Benny was happy to have his radish back and ate it all up. From then on, Benny knew that he had to be brave to protect his radishes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a loyal dog named Max who always followed him everywhere he went. One day, Timmy promised Max that they would go for a walk in the park. + +As they were walking, Timmy saw his friend Billy playing with his toys in the sandbox. Timmy asked Billy if he wanted to come with them to the park. Billy said yes and they all went together. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a big slide and wanted to go down it. But he was scared. Max told him, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll be with you." So, Timmy climbed up the ladder and Max followed him. When they got to the top, Timmy added, "I'm scared, Max!" Max replied, "Don't worry, Timmy. I promise I won't let you fall." And they both went down the slide together. +One day, Timmy and his mom went to a restaurant. They ordered pizza and fries. Timmy loved the pizza, but he didn't like the fries. He said to his mom, "I don't like these fries. Can we return them?" + +Mom said, "Sure, we can return them and get something else." They called the waiter and returned the fries. The waiter brought a dish of chicken nuggets instead. Timmy was happy now. + +After they finished eating, they went outside. It was a gloomy day, the sky was dark and it was about to rain. Timmy said, "Mom, I don't like this gloomy weather. Can we go home?" + +Mom said, "Yes, let's go home." They returned home and Timmy played with his toys. He was happy that he got to return the fries and get something he liked. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her rubber duck in the bathtub. One day, she accidentally dropped her rubber duck and it went down the drain. Lily was very sad and felt helpless because she couldn't get her rubber duck back. + +Her mommy came to see what happened and Lily explained what happened. Mommy tried to get the rubber duck out with her hands, but she couldn't reach it. Then, Daddy came to help and he used a long stick to get the rubber duck out of the drain. Lily was so happy and hugged her rubber duck tightly. She learned that it's okay to ask for help when you feel helpless. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he never shared them with his friends. One day, Timmy's friends came over to play, but Timmy didn't want to share his toys. His friends started to feel sad and left to play somewhere else. + +Timmy felt lonely and realized that he should have shared his toys. He felt sorry and decided to make it up to his friends by inviting them back to play. When they came back, Timmy shared his toys and they all laughed and played together. + +Timmy learned that sharing is important and it makes others happy too. He felt proud of himself for being kind to his friends. They all had so much fun playing together and Timmy was no longer hungry for friends to play with. From that day on, Timmy always shared his toys with his friends and they all had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore the world. She would go on adventures with her dog, Max, and they would always have fun. One day, Lily's mom told her they needed to go to the store to buy some food for dinner. Lily was excited because she loved going to the store with her mom. + +As they walked through the store, Lily noticed something strange. Max was acting very alert and kept barking at a man who was shopping nearby. Lily's mom didn't seem to notice, but Lily knew something was wrong. She told her mom they needed to leave the store right away. + +When they got home, Lily's mom turned on the news and they saw that the man Max had been barking at was actually a thief who had been stealing from stores all over the world! Lily was proud of Max for being so alert and helping them stay safe. From that day on, Lily knew that Max was not just her best friend, but also her protector. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. He would drive it all around his room and make vroom vroom noises. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a special paper called a license. This paper meant that Timmy was allowed to own and drive his own car when he grew up. Timmy was so happy! + +One afternoon, Timmy's mom made some hot soup for lunch. Timmy blew on it to make it cooler and then took a sip. It was very tasty! But then he accidentally spilled some on his toy car. The car got very hot and he couldn't play with it anymore. Timmy was sad. He asked his dad if they could fix it. His dad said they could try, but it might not work. + +So, Timmy and his dad took the car apart and put it back together again. They cleaned it and made it shiny. And then they put it by the window to dry. The next day, Timmy woke up and saw that his toy car was all fixed! It wasn't hot anymore and it looked like new. Timmy was so happy that he gave his dad a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to visit her grandma who lived far away. One day, her mom said they could go see her. Lily was so happy, she started to spin around and around until she got dizzy. + +When they arrived at her grandma's house, Lily ran inside and gave her a big hug. They had a great time together, playing games and eating cookies. But soon it was time to go back home. Lily didn't want to leave, but she knew she would visit again soon. + +On the way back, Lily fell asleep in the car. When she woke up, they were back home. She felt a little dizzy from the long ride, but she was happy because she got to spend time with her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her family. One day, as they were watching a cheerful play, Lily noticed a boy sitting in front of them who was talking very loudly. It was hard to hear what the actors were saying. + +Lily turned to the boy and said, "Please don't shout, we're trying to watch the play." The boy looked surprised but he stopped shouting. After the play, Lily's mom told her how proud she was of her for speaking up and being polite. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be respectful of others and their enjoyment of things like the theater. Sometimes we need to remind others to be considerate, but it's important to do so in a kind and polite way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cherries and would eat them every day. His mommy would always supply him with fresh cherries from the market. + +One day, Timmy ate all the cherries in the bowl and it was empty. He asked his mommy for more, but she said they had to wait until the next day to get more from the market. + +Timmy was sad and learned that he should not eat all the cherries at once. He learned that if he saved some for later, he would always have cherries to eat. From that day on, Timmy made sure to only eat a few cherries each day and always kept some for later. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the forest and he saw a big dragon. The dragon was sleeping, but Timmy disturbed him by accident. + +The dragon woke up and saw Timmy. The dragon was very angry and started to breathe fire. Timmy was scared, but he remembered that his mom told him that dragons are not always bad. + +"Please don't hurt me, Mr. Dragon," Timmy said. "I didn't mean to disturb you. I was just taking a walk." + +The dragon stopped breathing fire and looked at Timmy. "Why did you disturb me?" the dragon asked. + +"I'm sorry, Mr. Dragon. I didn't know you were sleeping. I just wanted to take a walk in the forest," Timmy replied. + +The dragon thought for a moment and then said, "It's okay. Just be more careful next time." And with that, the dragon flew away. Timmy was relieved and continued his walk, being careful not to disturb any more dragons. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw shapes with her crayons. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy running very fast and she wanted to run too. + +Lily: "Mommy, can I run fast like that boy?" + +Mom: "Of course, Lily. But remember to be careful and not bump into anyone." + +Lily started to run fast and bumped into a little boy who was playing with his ball. + +Boy: "Hey, watch where you're going!" + +Lily felt bad and apologized to the boy. She learned that it's important to be careful and not run too fast without looking where she was going. From then on, Lily played at the park and drew shapes with her crayons, but she always remembered to be careful and not run too fast. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a cute puppy playing there. Lily said, "Mommy, can we pet the adorable puppy?" Her mommy said yes and they went to the puppy. The puppy had a big muscle on his leg. Lily said, "Wow, the puppy has a strong muscle!" + +Suddenly, the puppy ran away and hid behind a tree. Lily said, "Oh no, where did the puppy go?" Her mommy said, "Don't worry, he's just playing hide and seek." They looked around and found the puppy hiding behind a bush. The puppy came out and licked Lily's face. Lily laughed and said, "I love playing with the puppy. He's so cute and funny!" +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Pinchy. Pinchy lived on the shore with his family and friends. One day, Pinchy found a shiny rock but it was locked inside a small box. He wanted to open it but he didn't know how to. + +Pinchy asked his friends for help but they didn't know how to unlock it either. So, Pinchy went on an adventure to find someone who could help him. He met a wise old turtle who knew how to unlock things. The turtle agreed to help him but only if Pinchy promised to do something for him in return. + +Pinchy agreed and the turtle unlocked the box. Inside, there was a modest treasure. Pinchy was very happy and thanked the turtle. He kept his promise and helped the turtle in return. From that day on, Pinchy knew that if he ever needed help, he could always ask his friends or go on an adventure to find someone who could help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mom. + +As they walked, Lily observed a little bird flying in the sky. "Look, mommy! A birdie!" she exclaimed. + +They continued walking until they came across a big crack in the ground. "Be careful, Lily. That crack is tough to walk over," warned her mom. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. "What was that?" asked Lily. "It sounded like a tree falling," replied her mom. They continued walking until they found a fallen tree blocking their path. "Oh no! How will we get past this?" asked Lily. "Don't worry, we'll find a way," said her mom. Together, they worked to find a way around the obstacle and continued on their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big van. The van was red and had big wheels. One day, the van started to move, but it hit a tree! The tree was not happy and it fell down. The van was nervous and did not know what to do. + +Then, a little bird came and saw the van. The bird said, "Don't be nervous, I can help you." The bird flew to get some friends to help move the tree. Together, they moved the tree and the van was able to go on its way. + +The van was happy and thanked the bird and its friends. From that day on, the van was more careful when it moved so it would not hit anything again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ella. One day Ella decided to go outside to play. She put on her shoes and marched out of the house. + +Ella looked up at the sky and saw a cherry tree with cherries on it. It looked so incredible that Ella wanted to pick some cherries. + +She marched over to the cherry tree and went up the ladder. She reached up and picked two cherries. + +Ella was so excited with her cherries that she marched back to the house. She ate one cherry and kept the other one for later. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little bird. He wanted to explore the world and see what he could find. One day he flew to a big tree. He looked carefully and discovered a nest! He was delighted. He hopped inside and was so happy. He found some cosy feathers to sleep on. Suddenly he heard the sound of other birds. They flew into the nest and said "Welcome! We will be your new family". The little bird was so pleased. He flew around with his new family, exploring and playing. + +Soon the little bird felt tired and flew back to the nest. Inside, he closed his eyes and dozed off. He slept so soundly that he didn't hear the family flying off. As he opened his eyes he discovered he was all alone. But he wasn't scared. He was happy with himself and his new home. +Once there was a garden. It was empty and no one was looking after it. It had no flowers or trees, but it did have some herbs growing. One day a little boy came across the garden. He wanted to make it into something special. He worked hard, weeding and watering the garden until it was full of herbs. + +The boy loved to spend time in his garden. He would sit in the sunshine, smelling the herbs and watching the butterflies. It made him feel peaceful and calm. After playing or working in the garden, he would rest in the shade of an old tree. + +The little boy taught others about his garden and soon the garden was no longer empty. People came to enjoy the herbs and spend time in the garden too. Everyone was happy, and they would take some herbs home to share with family and friends. + +The boy's garden was full of life and joy, thanks to the herbs growing there. The garden was a place of rest and peace. +Once there was a little puppy who lived near an oven. He always loved to play near the oven, because it was warm and toasty. But one day, it was raining and the oven was getting wet. The puppy made a frown and he didn’t know what to do. At that moment, a kitty walked over and said, “I can help.†She gave the puppy a hat and a coat to protect him from the rain. + +The puppy looked up and smiled. He put on the coat and hat and ran to the oven. He stayed there all day, protected from the rain and playing in the warmth of the oven. And the oven stayed nice and dry! The puppy and the kitty both smiled and then went off to find something new to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to explore. One day, the boy went on a big adventure. But he forgot to bring lunch with him! + +The boy explored deeper and deeper into the forest until he found an ancient tree. The boy was so excited because he saw a big, juicy tuna inside the tree! + +He ate the fish quickly, and soon felt very full. But he had to continue his journey. So the little boy thanked the tree for the fish and said goodbye. + +The boy explored even further, but suddenly remembered the tuna and the ancient tree. He realized that he never told the tree thank you. He was very sad and so turned around to go back and say sorry. + +When he got back to the ancient tree, the boy thanked it again and promised to never forget. Then he continued with his adventure, feeling happy and excited. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy who had a folder full of nice clothes to wear. Every day he would dress in something special. + +One day, he pulled out his favourite shirt, bright blue with white stripes. He put on some nice trousers and some sparkly shoes. The outfit was complete with a big bow in his hair. + +He went outside and ran around, playing with his friends. They laughed and had a lot of fun. + +When it got dark, the boy went back inside, ready to choose his clothes for tomorrow. He smiled when he saw his folder - it was full of lots of jolly outfits! +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny called Bunny. Bunny wanted to go on an adventure. The first thing Bunny had to do was buy a ticket. He hopped to the ticket office and the friendly lady gave him a ticket. + +Next, Bunny had to get ready for his big adventure. He needed a nice bath. He hopped to the bathroom and hopped in the tub. He used the soft sponge and nice smelling soap to get clean. + +Finally, Bunny was ready to go. He hopped onto his bus with his ticket, excited to see where he would go. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a fierce lion. He was very brave, but he was always very hungry. One day he decided to go to a special place. The lion came to a big restaurant - he had never been inside one before. + +When he walked in, the lion saw lots of yummy food everywhere. He was so excited! He walked up to the menu and looked at all of the choices. He saw hamburgers, cheese sandwiches, and fried chicken. He couldn't choose! + +Suddenly he spotted a special dish. It was called "Lion Surprise". He knew this was the dish for him. He quickly ordered it and waited for it to come. + +The waiter came back very quickly with the lion's meal. The lion quickly dug in and devoured the food. It was delicious! He licked his lips happily and thanked the waiter for the yummy meal. He was sure to come back the next day! +Once upon a time, there was a hungry little boy named Tom. He was so hungry that he had to find something to eat. So he decided to take a walk and look for some food. He spotted a banana tree with ripe bananas and decided to try his luck. He went over to the tree, but no matter how hard he reached he couldn't grab a banana. + +Then he noticed a small root sticking out of the ground. He thought that maybe he could use it to get the banana. He pulled with all his might and the root came up in the air. To his surprise, the root was actually a big fat worm! Tom was overjoyed. He chomped on the worm, feeling full and content. + +But soon he felt something weird, like a lie in his tummy. A moment later, the worm started trying to escape, so Tom had to quickly lie down and hold the worm in his tummy. He was so happy that he had found a snack, even if it was a bit of a strange one! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to speed. She always ran and jumped everywhere. One day, she saw a big grape. She wanted to speed over to it and get it. When she reached it, she was so happy! She giggled and ate it. + +The next day, she was feeling very bored. She wanted an adventure. Suddenly, she thought of the grape! She quickly ran as fast as she could to the spot. She grabbed the grape and began to eat it as she speeded around in circles. + +She laughed and smiled as she spun around. It was so much fun! She knew she could take her speed and her grapes with her anywhere! +There once was a little girl. She loved to dance. Every day, her mommy would put on music and she would twirl around the room. + +One day, mommy said the girl was going to go to a camp for dancing. The girl was very excited because she knew it was going to be a special place with lots of other kids who loved to dance, too. + +When she got to the camp, she saw lots of fancy dresses and pretty decorations. The camp was full of wonderful music and all the kids were spinning and twirling. + +The little girl danced more than she had ever danced before. She jumped and spun and even tried a few fancy twirls. + +At the end of the camp, all the kids had a big dance party. Everyone was happy and all the parents were proud. The little girl was so proud of all the beautiful dancing she did at the camp, and she couldn't wait to come back the next year. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jazz. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went for a magical walk outside in a gloomy forest. She looked up at the trees and noticed something sparkly in the sky. + +Suddenly, there was a loud boom and a surprise filled the sky. Everyone in the forest marveled at it. Jazz noticed there were colourful lights twinkling in the night sky. She smiled in amazement. + +When the surprise stopped, Jazz realized the sky was full of stars. She saw shooting stars and wished upon them. As she watched, the sky lit up with a gorgeous rainbow. Jazz clapped her hands in excitement and the birds chirped in joy - it was a perfect magical moment. + +Jazz knew she would remember this surprise forever. From that day on, jazz enjoyed lots of magical moments in that gloomy forest. +Once upon a time there was a hanger in a room which seemed very busy. There were clothes hanging off it, and it was hard to see what was underneath. + +One day, a little girl called Emma came in and noticed the hanger. She asked her mum what it was and her mum told her it was for hanging up clothes. + +Emma liked the idea of all the clothes being neatly in one place, so she wanted to help. She grabbed all her clothes and hung them on the hanger. + +Soon, the hanger looked very busy and all the clothes seemed organised. Emma was so proud of what she had done that she spun around the room with joy. + +The hanger had become a magical place full of colour, and Emma was filled with happiness. +Once upon a time there was a dependable child. His name was Tom and he liked words a lot. He would always play a game of spells. He would try to spell words with his toys. + +One day it was raining so Tom and his mommy stayed inside to play. Mommy said they play a game of spells. Tom was so excited. + +First, Mommy showed him how to spell "cat". Tom repeated it over and over until he knew it. Next, Mommy asked Tom to spell "dog". Tom said it loud and Mommy smiled. + +Then Tom said, "Please teach me another spell. I want to know more." Mommy showed him how to spell "red". Tom said it like he knew it already. + +That was a lot of fun. Tom learned many spells and he was proud of himself. His Mommy was proud too. What a dependable child! +Once upon a time there was a wild man called Bob. He was very brave and liked to explore. One day he decided to go for a walk in the jungle. Bob had only been walking for a few minutes when he came across a big mountain. He wanted to climb it but he knew he wouldn't manage without enough oxygen. + +Luckily Bob had brought a backpack with him that was full of things. He looked inside and he saw an oxygen tank. He strapped it to his back and he started to climb. Soon he realised it was taking a lot of work to manage his climb, but Bob kept going. The higher he got, the more he could feel the air becoming thinner. + +With every step he took, Bob got closer to the top of the mountain. Eventually, Bob made it to the top - he was so excited! He put down the oxygen tank and looked out at the wild view. It was so beautiful! Bob was so proud of himself - he had managed to climb the mountain. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very lucky because he had a nice family. One day, he tried to climb up a wall, but he couldn't. He was sad and he didn't know what to do. + +Then his mom came and told him that he should accept that he couldn't climb the wall. He thought about it and he said, "Ok, mom, I accept it." His mom smiled and hugged him and said, "Good boy, you are very brave." + +The little boy then tried something else and he had lots of fun. He learned that accepting what he couldn't do was a very lucky way to be! +Once upon a time, there was a big girl called Sarah. She wanted to make a nice surprise. So she got some powder from the kitchen and put it in an old jar. + +Sarah was so excited to show it to everyone. She went to the garden and found all her friends waiting. She showed them the jar and said "Look what I made!" + +Everyone was so surprised, but then her friend Jack got angry. "That's not for you!" he shouted. Sarah felt sad and scared. + +But then Sarah's mum came out from the house with a big smile. "I know how to make this powder useful" she said. She then opened the jar and sprinkled some powder in the garden. + +Suddenly, lots of bright and colourful flowers started to grow. Sarah's friends were amazed. Everyone was happy and Jack was no longer angry. They saw that the powder could serve a very good purpose. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They wanted to take their little girl for a special treat. So the mommy and daddy took her to a fancy restaurant. + +When they got there, their little girl was so excited. She couldn't decide what to order, so the mommy and daddy let her pick. In the end, she chose a plate of noodles with a delicious sauce. + +The mommy and daddy raised their forks and started to eat. The sauce was so yummy, it was too hard to resist! And the noodles were so fancy; they looked like they were made by a chef! + +So the family finished the meal in no time. They had a great time together at the fancy restaurant and the little girl couldn't wait to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He was three years old and loved exploring! One day, he went for a walk in the woods with his mom. + +Sam saw a berry that looked very yummy. He wanted to put it in his mouth. So, he bent down and picked it up. + +But when he put it in his mouth, it tasted very sour. It made him feel uncomfortable, and he started to cry. + +His mom hugged him, and gave him a big hug. Then she showed him a different type of berry. She told him to try just one. + +The berry tasted sweet and juicy! Sam was very happy. He ate a few more and they both laughed. + +The end. +There was a stubborn little fish who wanted a snack. He asked the ocean for help, but the ocean didn't supply him with anything. He then asked his friends, but none of them could help him. He felt so hungry and sad. + +Then he had an idea. He swam to the edge of the beach and started calling for help. Soon enough, a kindly man saw him and went to get him a snack. He brought the fish back a big tip of juicy worms. The fish was so happy that he ate the worms right away. + +He hugged the man to thank him. From that day on, the fish always waited by the beach, hoping that someday the man would come back to supply him with another sweet tip. +Once upon a time, there was a girl with wild hair. She had lots and lots of it; it stuck out in every direction. Every night, she would go to bed and sleep with her hair fanning out around her. One evening, while she was sleeping, a little baby bird flew into her room. He saw her wild hair and thought it looked like a nest. So, he settled down in it and went to sleep too. When the girl woke up the next morning, she was surprised to see the cute little bird snuggled up in her hair! With a gentle smile, she scooped him up and carefully put him into his own nest outside. Then, she went back to her bed and fell asleep with a peaceful feeling in her heart. +Once upon a time there was a big box. Inside the box was Mama's cord. Mama asked the little boy, "What is this?" He answered, "Cable!" Mama asked, "What color is it?" He answered, "Greeeeen!" + +Mama smiled and said, "Let's try something. Take this red wire and connect it to the green cable." The little boy did as Mama said. Then Mama asked him, "What do you taste?" He answered, "Sour!" Mama said, "That's right! Now we can watch TV!" + +The little boy smiled. He was so happy! Now he could watch his favorite cartoon show with Mama. They watched until it was time for bed. The little boy was so excited to have the green cable answer his wish for a show to watch with Mama. +Bob was a alert young boy. His parents took him to the beach and he was so excited. He saw people 'doing' something he had never seen before – surfing! The waves carried the surfers out to the sea, and Bob watched them in awe. + +He wanted to try it out. His dad decided to give it a go with him. He told Bob to watch how it's done and taught him how to lay on the surfboard. Bob was so excited, it looked really fun. + +The waves carried them out to the sea and Bob was having the time of his life. With his dad's help, he surfed a wave back to the shore. He was so proud of himself. + +Bob loved his time at the beach. He can't wait to come back and do some more surfing! +Once upon a time there was a happy little boy. His name was Joe and he loved to play with his boat. Every morning Joe and his boat would go down to the river and sail around, having lots of fun. + +One day, Joe was feeling particularly silly. He decided to take his boat further and further out into the river. He sailed on and on until he was far away. Joe was having so much fun that he didn't realize how late it was getting. + +Joe's mom started to worry when it was time for dinner and Joe hadn't come home. She called out for him but Joe was too far away to hear. + +Just when Joe was about to turn his boat around, a big storm came up. Frightened by the scary thunder, Joe quickly sailed his boat back to shore. When he got home, he realized he was very late. + +Joe was very sorry for staying out so late. He regretted not listening to his mom. From that day on, Joe made sure to always stay close when playing with his boat. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and daddy who loved to cook. They had a big magic fridge. Inside it were so many wonderful things! They got some eggs from the fridge and put them in a pan. Then, they cracked the eggs and added some tasty ingredients. + +They cooked and cooked until the eggs were ready. But when they tasted them, they realised they needed more flavour! So mummy and daddy added some more tasty ingredients. + +When it was all finished, they tried the eggs and they were so tasty! Mummy and daddy were so happy! They gave the eggs to their little one who smiled and enjoyed every tasty bite. It was a very delicious meal for everyone. + +The thing mummy and daddy loved most was cooking together with the magical fridge. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who wanted to succeed. It hopped around looking for a way to be successful. Then, one day it found a pond that was very dirty. The frog didn't want to hop in, so it looked for something else. It finally found a spot of mud that was perfect. The frog hopped in and quickly succeeded! It felt so proud inside. Soon, its success was so big the dirt couldn't contain the frog anymore. The frog leapt out and the mud sprayed everywhere! It was so happy it had succeeded. The frog kept leaping around, showing off its success. Finally, it hopped back to the dirty pond to see its reflection and be proud. +Luke was so excited for the holiday. He would go to the hotel with his Mom and Dad and stay for two whole days! On the first day, Luke and his parents arrived at the hotel. The hotel was big and the lobby smelled nice. They were welcomed by the friendly staff, who gave them their room key. + +After settling in, Luke's parents decided to go out and explore the town. Luke stayed in the hotel so he could play. He played cars and made up stories for each car. But soon he got lonely and he wanted to show his parents all his games. + +So Luke decided to call them. He ran to the lobby and asked the staff to help him. They smiled and showed him how to use the phone. It was fun to dial the phone number, and he even had help pushing the buttons. + +Finally Luke heard his Dad's voice. He was so excited and happy to tell Dad all about his adventures. They made plans to go to the park the next day and Luke said goodbye until then. Luke hung up the phone with a big smile on his face and ran back to his room to rest. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Tom. Tom wanted to marry a girl, but he had never seen her. One day, Tom was walking in the park when suddenly he heard a loud noise in the sky. It was lightning! Tom was so scared he ran and hid behind a tree. Then he saw a slow, shiny light and he realized it was the girl he wanted to marry. He said "Hi!" and she said "Hi!" too. They smiled at each other and Tom asked if she wanted to marry him. The girl said "Yes!" and they hugged each other. They were very happy and they got married. +Once upon a time, there was a cool mall. A little girl and her mommy came there to examine everything. The girl was so excited to see all the things she could explore. She wanted to try everything, look at all the different shops, and all the special places. + +They started at the top and worked their way down. The mommy showed the girl all the different kinds of stores, the food places, and even the playground. The little girl's eyes lit up as she spotted the toy store. She wanted to try all the toys and have fun. + +The mommy bought some cool things for the little girl, which made her very happy. After spending some time playing, they looked all around the mall. At the end, they visited the toy store and they examined all the toys again. They bought a few more, and the little girl was so pleased. + +Finally, they said goodbye to the mall and they both saw how much fun they had. It was a cool mall where they could go and explore, and the little girl was so content with the things she saw. +Once there was a tall girl who loved to stretch. Every day she would go out and stretch her arms and legs in the sunshine. One day, when she was stretching, she saw something unusual in the grass. It was a very tall mushroom! + +The girl was curious, so she bent down to get a closer look. She touched the mushroom and it felt fuzzy. She took the tall mushroom home with her and put it in her bedroom. + +The next morning, the girl went to check on the mushroom. To her surprise, it had grown even taller overnight! She was so excited that she called all her friends over to show them. They were all amazed by how tall the mushroom had become. + +The girl watered the mushroom every day and it kept getting taller and taller. Now everyone in the neighborhood knew about the magic mushroom. To this day, the girl still loves to stretch and look at her special, tall mushroom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Elsa. She was very excited, because she was going to visit her grandmother's house. + +When Elsa arrived, she was very surprised to find a big bag of candy on the kitchen table. She quickly opened it and found them to be very yummy. She proceeded to squeeze lots of candy into her mouth. + +Eventually, Elsa's grandmother appeared in the kitchen and noticed what Elsa was doing. She said, "No, Elsa! Those candies are spoiled!" + +Elsa looked very sad, but her grandmother said, "Do not worry, I have some more candy in the cupboard!" She took out another bag full of candy and gave it to Elsa. + +Elsa was overjoyed. She smiled and slowly began to squeeze the candy into her mouth. And that is why Elsa will always remember the time she ate spoiled candy at her grandmother's house! +Once upon a time there was a stable. In the stable, lived a horse. The horse was very hungry. He wanted food, but there was nothing for him to eat. + +One day, something disturbed the stable. When the horse looked over, he saw a small mouse. The mouse was scurrying in and out of the stable, looking for food. + +The horse and the mouse became friends. The mouse found some seeds and began to share them with the horse. The horse was happy and no longer hungry. + +The two animals stayed together in the stable and they were happy. They never disturbed each other and they both had enough to eat. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Coco. She was always excited for Halloween because she loved wearing her costume. + +Today was the big day! Coco put on her warm costume and partied with her friends. She got lots of candy and laughed and smiled all day long. + +In the evening, Coco went to a special party. Everyone was dressed in different costumes and it was so much fun. Coco felt so happy and danced around with her friends until the evening ended. + +At the end of the night, Coco was very tired and happy. She thanked all of her friends for a wonderful time, and was glad that her warm costume kept her cozy all night. +Once there was a lively dog named Kate. She loved to play and run around. Every day she would put on her red collar and head out for an adventure. + +One day, Kate noticed something strange in her bowl. There was a weight in it. She thought it looked like a small rock. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Kate continued to explore the area. As she went, she could feel the weight moving around in her pocket. She suddenly realized that the weight must have been alive! + +Kate was so excited. She took the weight out of her pocket and put it on the ground. It was a baby rabbit! Kate was so happy that she found a new friend. She and the little rabbit played together for the rest of the day, having lots of lively fun! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She liked to play outside. One day she was playing in the garden with her rope. She liked to drop her rope to the ground and pick it up again. + +Suddenly, she saw a bird stuck in a tree. She wanted to help it. Lucy took her rope, made a loop, and threw the rope over a branch. She pulled it tight so the bird could hold on. + +The bird was so scared, but Lucy was very compassionate and gentle. She talked to the bird until it felt safe enough to drop onto the rope. Lucy pulled the bird carefully to the ground and the bird flew away. Lucy was really happy that she had been able to help. +Once upon a time there was a cricket. His name was Bounce. He was a happy cricket, except he had a problem. He couldn't twist. All the other crickets could twist around, but Bounce just couldn't do it no matter how hard he tried. + +One day Bounce was feeling very upset. He was sure he was the only cricket in the world who couldn't twist. That's when he met Timmy. Timmy was a kind 3 year old who understood how Bounce was feeling. He thanked Timmy and said, "Maybe you can help me." + +Timmy smiled and said, "I sure can! I'm going to twist you real tight and then you'll be able to twist yourself!" He was so gentle and kind when he twisted Bounce's body. Soon Bounce felt like he could twist himself. + +Timmy also told Bounce that if he ever got stuck he could just remember Timmy's harsh twist and it would help him. Sure enough, every time Bounce felt stuck he remembered Timmy's twist and he was able to keep twisting! + +Thanks to Timmy's kind twist, Bounce was the happiest cricket around. He was finally able to twirl and spin around just like the other crickets! +Once upon a time, there was a lily. It was big and brown. The lily was very soft. + +One day, a little girl walked by. She saw the lily and wanted to touch it. She reached out her hand and touched the lily. The lily felt warm to her. + +The girl smiled. She touched it again. This time it felt softer. She touched it one last time. Now it felt smooth. + +The little girl enjoyed touching the lily. She said goodbye to it and walked away. She smiled, knowing that the brown lily felt so good when she touched it. +Once there was a boy named John. He was happy and he liked to play. One day he was playing in the park with his mom. He saw a cube and he mentioned it to his mom. + +His mom was pleased to see the cube and she asked him what it was. He said it was quite heavy and he liked it very much. His mom smiled and said it was a special cube, because it was full of surprises. + +John was very excited. He held the cube and he shook it. To his delight, he heard something rattling inside. When he opened it, he was amazed to find a bunch of colorful candies. He couldn't believe his eyes. + +John thanked his mom for the cube and he happily munched on the candies. He had a great day with his mom, playing and eating yummy goodies. +Once upon a time there was a pony. His name was Flash. He was a very happy pony. He loved to run in the fields for fun. + +One day, Flash got sick. He had to go to the hospital for an operation. He was very scared. He didn't want the doctors to do the operation. + +But the doctors were nice. They gave him treats and told him it would all be alright. When he was done with the operation, they made sure he was healthy again. + +Afterwards, Flash could run in the fields again. He was very happy! He ran and ran until a big rainstorm came. The rain was very wet! Flash was so happy he ran even faster to try and beat the rain. + +Eventually the rain stopped and Flash ran back home. He was tired but he was very happy to be able to run again. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Lizzie and Jane. They loved to play together each and every day, but today was even more special. + +Lizzie and Jane went to the kitchen to make a special treat. It was so yummy! Together they made white pasta. Lizzie and Jane both admired the delicious pasta they had made. + +They took their pasta outside to enjoy in the sunshine. They played a game of tag and laughed so much. At the end of their fun they enjoyed the pasta together. + +Lizzie and Jane both admired the pasta. They knew it was the best tasty treat ever and shared it with a big hug. +Today, Jack wanted to bury something special. He walked to the backyard with his shovel and a bowl. He asked his mom for something to put inside the bowl, but she only had ugly stones. Jack took the stones and put them inside the bowl. Then he walked over to a soft patch of dirt and started to dig. He dug and dug until his little hole was big enough to fit the bowl. He buried it with all the stones inside and covered it with dirt. Jack picked a beautiful flower and placed it on top of the buried bowl. He smiled, happy that he had buried something special. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. They were both very happy and liked to play together. One day, the friends wanted to explore something new! The friends went to a big, empty field. + +They were so excited! The friends started to run around and play different games. They laughed and were so full of joy. Suddenly, the friends decided to touch the ground. As soon as they did, the ground split apart! + +The ground was now two different parts - one for each friend! The friends were so surprised! Even though the ground was split, the friends still touched hands and laughed. + +The friends stayed in the empty field playing all day. Even though the ground was split, the friends still enjoyed their time together. They were happy until the sun went down. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Pinky and she was three years old. One day she was playing in the garden when she saw a strange thing. It looked like a big round lump of dough! She picked it up and gave it a hug. + +Suddenly the lump of dough started to move! It began to jump and nod its doughy head. Pinky couldn't believe her eyes! She laughed and clapped her hands in joy. She started to play with the lump of dough in the garden. + +Pinky and the lump of dough became very good friends. They played together all day, laughing and running around. Whenever the lump of dough saw Pinky, it would nod its head to her. Pinky would give it a big hug and nod back. They were best friends. + +At the end of the day, Pinky put the lump of dough down and waved goodbye. As it was getting dark, the lump of dough started to turn a pretty pink colour. It was so beautiful! Pinky said goodbye one last time and the lump of dough nodded back. + +The End. +One day, there was a small boy playing in his backyard. He was riding his bicycle and having lots of fun. Suddenly, he heard a loud and scary scream. He stopped his bicycle and looked around. He saw a big, yellow bird flying around and he knew it was the source of the sound. He took a deep breath and smiled. + +The small boy got back on his bicycle and started to ride it again. As he was pedaling, he heard the scream once more. He was a little scared this time, but he kept riding. Suddenly, a big, black mouse jumped out from some tall grass and started running away. That’s when the boy screamed! He was so scared, he almost fell off his bicycle. + +The mouse ran away and the boy was relieved. He took a few breaths, then started to laugh. He was so glad that he didn't get hurt. He got back on his bicycle and rode around the backyard, happy that his adventure was over. +Once there was a mole. He was very loyal to his family. Every day he cut through the dirt, making long, deep tunnels. Inside the tunnels was his family's home. Every day he would take them to new and exciting places. + +One day, the mole decided to make the longest tunnel yet. He worked hard and cut his way through the dirt, taking breaks only to eat. His family followed close behind, cheering him on and admiring his hard work. + +Eventually, the mole created the longest tunnel of all. His family was so proud of him, they all hugged him tight. The mole was so happy that he had done something to make his family proud. From then on, he was known for being loyal and for making the longest tunnel. +Once upon a time, there was a thin brick on the ground. The sun was warm and it started to melt. The brick became softer and softer until it was like a puddle of goo. + +One day, a little boy went to look at the melting brick. He touched it and saw that it was getting bigger and bigger. It was so big that it covered the whole ground. + +The boy started to giggle and he jumped up and down on the melting brick. He could feel the gooey texture underneath his feet. It felt so good! + +The boy kept playing until the brick had melted away completely. All that was left was a big puddle of goo. + +The boy smiled. He had a lot of fun playing on the thin brick! +Once upon a time, there lived a dependable boy named Jake. Jake had lots of different clothes to wear. Every day, he chose something different to wear. + +Jake especially liked to wear his yellow raincoat when it rained outside. But no matter what he chose to wear, every day he would go to his favorite spot in the house. + +That spot was right next to the refrigerator in his family's kitchen. He liked to hang around by the refrigerator because he could feel the cool air blowing out of it. + +Sometimes, his mom and dad would open the refrigerator to get food. Jake enjoyed watching them do this. He thought it was so amazing how dependable the refrigerator was! + +No matter what day it was, it always had food for his family to eat. One day, Jake asked his mom, “Can I wear the refrigerator?†But his mom just laughed and said, “No, Jake! That won’t work!†+ +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two kids. Their names were Jim and Lucy. Jim and Lucy were excited because there was a hurricane coming. They watched the clouds in the sky get very grey and the wind blow harder and harder. + +Jim said to Lucy, “Let’s go outside and play!†But Lucy said, “No, I’m scared. What if the hurricane gets us?†+ +But Jim said, “Don’t worry. I’ll work to keep us safe.†So Jim ran outside and tried to make the hurricane go away. He waved his hands in the air and said, “Go away hurricane!†But it didn’t work. + +Then Jim got an idea. He said, “Let’s get our spoiled kite and fly it in the wind. Maybe if we do that, the hurricane will go away.†+ +So they grabbed their spoiled kite and flew it in the wind. Sure enough, the hurricane started to go away. Jim and Lucy were so happy and excited. They had worked hard and saved their day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was 3 and loved to explore the world around her. One day, Emma was playing in her backyard when she saw something unexpected. There was a big, bossy dog! Emma was not scared, she was eager to make a new friend. + +The bossy dog jumped up and barked at her which made Emma a bit scared. She started to cry. The dog was embarrassed that she made Emma cry and decided to give her a surprise instead. The dog came closer, sniffed around her and licked her hand. Emma smiled and felt better. + +After that, the bossy dog and Emma became best friends. Every day, the dog would come to visit her to play and give her a surprise. They would run around, play tag and have lots of fun. + +Emma was so happy that she made a new friend and the bossy dog was happy too. They stayed friends forever, reminding each other to never be embarrassed and always look out for a surprise. +Once upon a time, there lived a giant with an enormous cane. She was so big that her cane was almost as tall as the trees. She used it to help her walk. Every day she went around the big town, looking for things to make. + +First, the giant made beautiful necklaces out of sparkly stones and pretty feathers. She would give them away to people who admired her work. She also made blankets out of bright threads and warm wool. She would carry them around the town and spread them on the ground so everyone could have a blanket to keep them warm during the night. + +The giant made other things too. She made little boats for the people who lived near the river, bridges for people who needed to cross it and tall towers for people who wanted to see further. + +People were so happy with what the giant made that they would gather around her and cheer and clap. They were really grateful for her help and kindness. + +The giant was so pleased with the joy she brought to the people that she decided to stay and continue to make wonderful things for them. +Once upon a time there was a shy flower. She was the prettiest flower in the whole garden, but she was so shy that nobody ever noticed her. + +Every day, the flower would close her petals tight so she wouldn't be seen. She thought that if nobody noticed her then she'd be happy. + +But one day a bee came zooming over. He saw the flower's beauty and decided to sit on her petals. She was so worried that he might tell all the other flowers how pretty she was that she quickly closed her petals again. + +The bee wasn't worried. He said that if the flower was too shy, he would be her friend anyway. + +From then on, the flower felt brave enough to open her petals again and show everyone how beautiful she was. She and the bee became friends, and they would spend hours flying around the garden together. +Once upon a time, there was a humble bee who liked to fly in zigzag patterns. Every night, he would look for the brightest, most beautiful thing in the sky. One night, he found it: a glowing star! He flew closer and closer to the star, until he was right beside it. The star was so beautiful and he was so happy. He wanted to stay with it forever, so he asked the star if he could. The star said yes, and so the humble bee stayed there all night, shining bright with the star. When the sun came up, he flew away, taking the star's light with him. He was so happy, he flew in zigzag patterns all the way home! +Once there was a mum and a dad and their little girl. The dad was very proud of his little girl and wanted to show her something special. One day, he took the little girl to see the animals on a farm. She was so excited to see the cows. She was able to feed them some beef. Then the dad showed her the horses and he asked if she wanted to ride one. She nodded eagerly and the dad helped her on the horse's back. She was there for hours ridden around on the horse's back, feeling strong and proud. After that special day, the little girl never forgot about riding the horse, and even talked about it for months afterwards. +The sun was shining and the sky was blue. A spider was walking across the grass, looking for its friends. + +The spider came to a peaceful place. The grass was soft, and the flowers were colorful. The wind was blowing and the trees were tall. + +The spider was happy. It looked around, and saw a path. The path lead to a river, glittering and blue. The spider followed the path and came to the river. + +The spider stopped for a moment and looked around. The sunlight danced in the water. The air was still, peaceful. + +The spider continued to walk, and lead the way to its friends. Suddenly, it stopped again and saw a butterfly fluttering in the air. The spider smiled and followed it into the woods. + +The spider found its friends and they began to play. They laughed and talked, and the breeze made them feel peaceful. + +They stayed there until the sun went down, thankful for the peaceful place they had found. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Cleo. Cleo was so excited because it was her birthday. She woke to find the sun shining in her bedroom, and there was a beautiful box waiting for her on the bed. Cleo opened the box, and inside was a purple necklace with a big, sparkling jewel. + +Cleo was so happy! She put the necklace around her neck and it twinkled in the sun. Cleo twirled around and around and whispered to herself, "I have the prettiest necklace in the world!" + +Just then, something magical happened. A tiny fairy flew out of the jewel and whispered to Cleo, "I'll keep the necklace safe forever." Cleo smiled and thanked the fairy, who went back inside the jewel. + +Cleo was so happy to have her special jewelry. She felt very special wearing her beautiful purple necklace. +One day a mom and her three year old daughter, Anna, went to the garden. Anna saw a rake and she asked her mom what it was for. + +Her mom told her it was for making the garden look nice. Anna wanted to try so her mom gave her the rake. She showed her how to make movements with the rake. + +Anna started to rake the grass and she did it very well. She was successful in making the garden look nice. Anna was so proud of herself and ran to get mom to show her what she had done. She was very pleased with Anna and they both sat down and admired their work. + +Anna was so happy with her results that she asked her mom if they could rake the garden every day. It turned into a successful family activity that they did together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. She had long, clean legs. Every day she liked to design things. She drew pictures and built sand castles. + +One day, Anna’s mom showed her how to design a pretty dress. Anna was excited to make her own dress. She carefully chose the fabric and buttons. + +When it was finished, Anna put on the dress. She twirled around and around, enjoying how it felt. Her mom and dad said she looked so beautiful in her designed dress! + +Anna was proud of herself. She had designed something special, with her own two clean legs. She knew that her dress would be with her forever. +Molly was a happy girl. She sat on the beach with the sun shining on her face. She watched the waves come and go. She was so happy she wanted to stay there forever. + +Suddenly, Molly got really tired. She felt her eyes getting heavy and she wanted to sleep. She let out a big yawn, stretching her arms out wide. + +The sun was still bright as she lay down on the sand and closed her eyes. She felt the light breeze cool her face and the waves softly rocking her to sleep. + +As she dozed off, Molly saw a big wave come and go. When it was gone, the beach was peaceful and calm. She felt a hand reach out and it gave her a gentle wave. She opened her eyes and saw it was the sun, reaching out to say good morning. + +Molly smiled and waved back. Then she stood up, feeling refreshed and ready to face the day. +Once upon a time there was a strong girl. She was very smart and was even a little bit brave. So every day her tutor would come over to help her learn. + +The tutor was also strong. He would make sure that every day the girl was doing her part in learning new things. But the girl was extra strong and wanted to learn more. + +So the tutor helped her practice extra hard. Together they worked hard and soon the girl was doing things even the big kids could do. + +But that wasn't all the tutor did. He made sure the girl was having fun, too. He would take her for walks in the park and play games with her. + +At the end of the day the little girl was very happy. She thanked her strong tutor for helping her learn and play. +Jimmy was running around outside on Wednesday. He was having so much fun. Suddenly, he slipped on a rock and fell down. He started to cry. +His mom came and wiped away his tears. She told him it was okay and he smiled. She knew he was feeling better. +Jimmy's mom got a very serious look on her face. She told Jimmy he had to be more careful when running outside. She said he had to be more careful every Wednesday. +Jimmy nodded his head. He said he would be careful and he would not slip again. His mom hugged him. She said she was proud of him for understanding. +Teddy was playing with his toy truck when he heard a loud noise. He was scared so he ran to his mom. His mom was sitting in the kitchen, cutting vegetables for dinner. She was using a sharp knife to cut the vegetables and the noise he heard was the knife cutting through the vegetables. + +Teddy's mom told him not to worry and gave him a piece of gum to chew. Teddy was happy and started chewing the gum. He liked the sweet taste of the gum and it made him feel better. + +Soon, the gum got too weak and Teddy started to lose interest. He asked his mom if he could have some more gum, but his mom said no because she didn't have any more. + +So Teddy went back to playing with his toy truck. He promised himself that he was going to be careful so he wouldn't be scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was three years old and she loved to sing. Every morning, she would wake up and sing a happy song. + +One day, Sarah was feeling very hungry, so she asked her mum for some yogurt. Mum said yes and handed Sarah a big bowl of creamy yogurt. + Sarah was so excited that she began to sing her happy song while eating her yogurt. + +When the yogurt was finished, Sarah noticed how dirty the kitchen was. She started to sing a different song - a cleaning song! + +She was so excited to start cleaning, she ran around the house singing and cleaning up. Very soon, the kitchen was all clean and sparkly. + +Sarah was so proud of herself. She smiled and sang her happy song again - she knew that her mum would be very proud of her! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to play outside with her toys. Every day, Lucy would have lots of fun with them. + +One day, when Lucy was out playing, she spotted something special in the ground. It was a shiny box with a bright handle on top. Lucy opened the box and inside was a magical power. It was made of shiny stars and it sparkled so brightly! Lucy was so happy, she hugged the box tight and decided she wanted to keep it. + +From that day, Lucy owned the magical power. She had a little bit of it and she put it in her pocket. With it she could do amazing things, like make toys jump and music play. + +Lucy loved having her own power, she no longer felt so little. She had a special superpower! +Once upon a time, there was a yummy purple cake. It was round and smelled very good. + +Everyone wanted to try a piece of the cake. The first one to go first was Mean Joe. He took a bite and it was so mild. He liked it a lot. + +Next it was time for Pinky Pie to have a taste. She liked it even more than Joe did. She said it tasted sweet and yummy. + +The last one to taste the cake was Dotty Daisy. She thought the purple cake was the best-tasting thing she ever tried. + +They all enjoyed the cake so much. Everyone agreed that it was a delicious treat! The end. +Once there were two friends, Tom and Liz. They were very good friends, but one day something happened. Tom and Liz started to fight, and they both became very nervous. They were throwing things and shouting, and it made them both very angry. + +Then, Liz started to feel something strange in her heart. It was a feeling of hate. She hated Tom for starting the fight, and Tom felt it too. He hated his friend for being so mean. + +The fight went on and on, and they just couldn’t stop. In the end, they both felt so bad, and all their happy feelings turned to sadness. + +Finally, it ended and they both apologized to each other. They hugged, and promised each other they would never fight again. And they never did! +Dozy was the most tired horse in the field. He hugged his pony tight and sighed a big yawn. He tried his hardest to stay awake, but his eyes started to close. Just then, he heard a voice calling his name. It was Emily, his best friend! She asked him if he wanted to go outside and play. Dozy opened his eyes and nodded his head. He said goodbye to his little pony and ran as fast as he could. Emily had a bright smile on her face. She led him to the playground and they had the most fun! They played on the swings and climbed on the monkey bars. Every time Dozy got tired, Emily would wake him up with a big hug. By the end of the day, they both yawned and said goodbye until tomorrow. +Once there was a very rich lady who lived in a big house. Every week, she would sit on her porch and stay there. She would watch the birds in the sky and feel the sunshine on her face. The lady would stay on her porch all day and feel very happy. One day, when she was sitting on the porch, a beautiful butterfly landed on her finger. She stayed very still and watched it fly away. She loved her porch and would stay there for hours, feeling very peaceful and rich. +Jack was very uncomfortable when they asked him to clean the missile. He had never done it before and it made him feel scared. So, he told his mom and she said he should do it. Jack felt better when he heard her voice, so he grabbed the cleaning supplies and went to the missile. + +Jack was careful to be gentle as he sprayed the cleaner and wiped the missile. He was relieved when it was finished and he had done a good job. + +Jack couldn't wait to tell his mom. He ran downstairs excited to show her what he had done. His mom was so proud of him for cleaning the missile, she gave him a big hug and said he had done a great job. Jack was very happy, he had done something that he thought was very difficult and he felt proud. +Once upon a time there was a prune. It was small and round, and it rolled all around. The prune was hidden by some leaves. It wanted to move, but it couldn't see the way. + +Down the path it heard a voice. It was coming from a friendly bird. She said, "Follow me and I'll show you the way." + +The prune was so happy. So it followed the bird, rolling and bouncing as it went. Finally, the bird and the prune reached the end of the path. The prune could see a sunny day and green trees everywhere. + +The bird said, "You have found a nice place. Now move around and find a home." The prune moved around and explored the trees. Finally, it found a secret spot, hidden in the leaves. + +The prune was so excited. It had found a hidden home all its own. Now it could move around and explore, whatever it wanted. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Julia. Julia liked to take walks. On her walks, she would sometimes pass by a waffle stand. Through the window, she could see a man cheerfully making the yummy treats. + +She always wished she could try one, but she didn't have any money. One day, Julia decided to try her luck and asked if she could have a waffle for free. The man said no in a harsh voice. She was so sad. + +But Julia was a sweet and happy little girl, so she persevered. She came back every day for a week and asked for a free waffle, and each time the man said no. But on the seventh day, the man said yes! + +What a happy surprise! Julia's eyes lit up with joy. She thanked the kind man, took the waffle, and ran home with a spring in her step. She knew that perseverance had paid off with a yummy reward. +Once upon a time there was a fancy rabbit. He peeked around the garden to see what he could find. He spotted a fat tomato growing on a vine, so he hopped over and took a bite. It was juicy and delicious! + +He hopped around a bit more and peeked in a bush. To his surprise, he saw a squirmy worm! He backed away and hopped away quickly. He spotted a patch of clover nearby and started munching away. + +The fancy rabbit continued to peek around the garden and found a shiny acorn tucked away in some grass. He nibbled on it, but it was too hard so he spit it out. He hopped around some more, but it was getting dark so he decided it was time to go home. He said goodnight to the garden and hopped away. +Once upon a time there was a team. The team was very lively and loved to play together. + +One day they all decided to play a game. They chose a game they all liked. The game was to see who could finish the race first. + +They all lined up at the starting line. The race began and they all ran as fast as they could. + +The group ran and ran until finally one of them finished first. The team cheered for the winner. All the members of the team had tried their best and were happy for the winner. + +They hugged each other and laughed on the way home. It was a lively day for the team and everyone had a great time. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Mike. Mike was very curious and was always looking for something new and exciting. + +One day, Mike was exploring the backyard and he noticed something shiny in the grass. He went to investigate and saw that it was a treasure. It was a special box with something inside. Mike couldn't open it so he ran to get his mum. + +Mum was amazed when she saw the box and opened it with a key. Mike became excited when he saw what was inside. It was a shiny necklace with lots of colourful beads on it. Mum said it was a very useful and special treasure. + +Mike was delighted and from that day he wore the necklace every day. It reminded him of the special treasure he found in the garden. +Mommy was in the kitchen cooking. She had an ugly phone in her hand. She was talking to someone. + +Little Johnny peeked his head around the corner. He wanted to know what Mommy was doing. + +"Mommy, who are you talking to on the phone?" asked Johnny. + +Mommy smiled and told Johnny, "I'm talking to Grandma. She's coming to visit tomorrow." + +Johnny was very excited. He smiled and asked, "Can we cook something special for Grandma?" + +Mommy nodded and said, "Yes, Johnny. We can make a delicious cake for Grandma!" + +Johnny smiled and clapped his hands together in excitement. He couldn't wait for Grandma to arrive so they could cook and share a yummy cake together. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man. He had an ancient raft which sailed upon the sea. One day, he decided to take the raft out on a journey. As the man sailed along, the sea grew quite rough. Suddenly, something amazing happened! A beautiful pink flower bloomed in the middle of the sea! + +The man was amazed at this incredible sight. He stopped he raft and carefully picked the bloom so that he could bring it home. As he admired the flower, he felt so happy and content. + +He carefully took the raft back home and placed the flower on a shelf. The flower was a reminder of his amazing journey and he had a smile on his face. From then on, the man was never sad again! + +The end. +Once there was a reliable car. It liked to move and go down the street. But one day, it stopped. It had some trouble and wouldn't move. The car was very sad and tried to get going again, but nothing was working. + +Then, one day, a tow truck showed up. It was big and strong and knew how to help. The tow truck came close to the car and hooked it up. Then it started to move and away they went. + +The car and the tow truck moved down the street until they arrived at a garage. There, a reliable mechanic started to take a look. He took away all the trouble and fixed the car. After that, the car started to move again. + +The car was so happy! It was reliable once more and felt good to move. From then on, it was never late to its destination. +Once upon a time there was a bunny that wanted to relax. He was very anxious, but didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly he had an idea! He remembered hearing about a 'loop' that he could jump in and have fun. + +The bunny hopped over to the loop and jumped in. Immediately he felt relaxed. He jumped around and hopped up and down, feeling very happy. + +When he finally hopped out of the loop, he felt ready to take on the world! He was no longer anxious, but calm and happy. + +He hopped off with a smile on his furry face, ready for his next adventure. +Mum and Dad said that it was alright for the 3 year old boy to watch the TV. He thought it was the best thing ever because he could see all kinds of interesting things. + +The TV was very fragile, so Mum said he had to be very careful. He was allowed to press some of the buttons, but only with Mum and Dad's permission. He was so excited and made sure not to touch anything unless he asked. + +Whenever the boy wanted to change the channel, he always asked his Mum and Dad. They would often say yes, and he smiled happily when they let him. But sometimes they said no and he had to be patient and wait. + +The boy was always very happy when he got to watch the TV because he loved to see the different things that it could show him. He learned a lot from watching the TV and it made him very happy. +Once upon a time there was a big, wide rainbow. It was made of lots of different colours and was very pretty. + +One day the rainbow's friends, the clouds, showed it something amazing. It was a big tank full of oxygen. + +The oxygen was used to give the rainbow life and help it shine bright. With the help of its friends, it could show off its colours to the world. + +The clouds and the rainbow were so happy to be together and share the special oxygen. They hugged each other and then the rainbow spread its colours wide and beautiful. + +The end. +Tom was a young, alert boy. He had so much energy that he wandered into the forest one day. He found a mysterious box and decided to dig it up. He used his small hands to carefully bury the box. As he threw the dirt back he heard some noises. Suddenly a small furry creature jumped out of the box! It was a little bunny. Tom was so excited and gave the bunny a big hug. Suddenly the alert little bunny hopped away. Tom waved goodbye and watched it run back into the forest. He had a wonderful day and was very happy he found the bunny. +Once there was a little girl called Ella. She was three years old and liked to explore the world around her. + +One day she was in an amazying garden and she wanted to find something curious. She saw a big tree and peaked around it. What did she see? A unique little mouse! + +Ella was so excited, she kneeled down and looked closer at the mouse. The mouse saw her and scurried away! Ella was a bit sad, so she quietly walked around the garden, looking for the mouse. + +Suddenly she heard a little noise. It was coming from inside a tall bush. She peaked inside and found the mouse again! The mouse had two pink fluffy ears and Ella thought they were so unique! + +Ella and the mouse became friends and they played together every day in the garden. Ella was very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He was walking in the woods when all of a sudden he heard a loud noise. It was a loud, high pitched scream. He knew it was coming from a laser. He looked around, but he couldn't see it. + +He started to run, but the laser was following him. He was scared and he screamed. He ran as fast as he could, but the laser was getting closer. + +The bear was very scared and he was getting tired. He found a big rock and he used all of his strength to push it. He pushed it as hard as he could and the rock blocked the laser. + +The bear was safe. He was happy, so he screamed and cheered. He was so lucky that he found the big, hard rock. He thanked the rock for saving him and then he went on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old. One day, her mom brought her to the pool. Sarah was so excited! She was wearing a swimsuit and had a floaty. + +When Sarah arrived, she was a bit confused. She wasn't sure what to do. Soon, a kind lady showed her how to swim. She also showed Sarah how to jump into the pool. Sarah was so happy! + +Every day, Sarah's mom brought her to the pool. Sarah loved learning how to swim and was very proud of herself when she was able to float on her own! + +One day, the pool had to close so Sarah and her mom said goodbye to their friends. Sarah was sad to leave but she was excited to come back and show off her swimming skills! +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Ann. Ann wanted to go for a ride. So she got her special cart. The cart was soft and cozy. + +Ann went for a lovely ride. She rode through a park full of swings and slides. Suddenly, Ann saw a fluffy white puppy in the park. It was the cutest thing ever! Ann wanted to meet the puppy, so she got down from her cart and went over to it. + +The puppy was so friendly. It jumped around Ann, wagging its tail. Ann was so happy. She pet the puppy and laughed. Ann and the puppy had become friends. + +Ann and the puppy played together until it was time to go. Ann got back into her cart and waved goodbye to her new friend. She drove home with a big smile on her face. Ann had a wonderful time meeting the soft puppy. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a very special voice. Everyone that heard it would recommend it to all of their friends. The girl was fancy and everyone wanted to be around her. + +One day the girl found a magical microphone. She talked into it and her voice had even more magic to it than before. Everyone could not believe how beautiful it was. They all recommended it to their friends and family. + +The girl kept using the microphone and her voice kept sounding better and better. Everyone was amazed. People started coming to her house just to hear her voice. They wanted her to perform for them. + +The girl was so happy with the magical microphone. She used it every day and she kept making her voice even more amazing. Everyone loved it and recommended it to everyone they knew. It was truly a magical voice.The end. +Once there was a very intelligent monkey who liked to try new things. One day, he thought it would be fun to try a new type of fruit. He looked around the jungle and he found a big, yellow fruit that he had never seen before. He was very curious to try it. + +He took a bite and he liked it very much. He looked around and he found a few more of the yellow fruits. He was very happy and he wanted to share it with his friends. + +He called all of his friends together and he showed them the yellow fruit. His friends tasted it too and they all liked it. They were all surprised that the monkey had found such a delicious fruit. + +The monkey was very proud that he had found the fruit and he shared it with his friends. From that day on, he tried to find more interesting fruits to share with his friends. He was very intelligent and brave for trying new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to try new things. One day she decided to try to make a basket. She gathered some grass and weaved it together. It was very fun! + +When she finished, she filled the basket with yummy fruits and vegetables. She was very proud of her basket. + +The little girl tried to carry the basket. It was very heavy! But she kept going and finally brought it home. + +When she got home, she showed her mom the basket. Her mom was very proud of her and gave her a big hug. + +The little girl loved trying new things. She was happy she made such a yummy basket! +Once there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was three years old and very gentle. One day Mary's mom asked her if she wanted to go to the store, she said yes! + +At the store, Mary spotted something she wanted - a lipstick. She was so excited! She went to her mom and requested the lipstick. Her mom smiled and said yes. + +Mary was delighted. She opened the tube of lipstick and put it on her lips. Then she twirled and danced around the store with glee. + +When she got home, her mom saw the lipstick and told Mary to take it off. Mary pouted but then discovered that she could put it back on more gently. She put the lipstick on her lips and smiled. + +Mary enjoyed her lipstick and was very gentle with it. Her mom saw how happy Mary was and gave her a big hug. Mary was so thankful and smiled from ear to ear. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot who flew an airplane high in the sky. He was very happy and loved to fly. One day, the pilot was very tired and went to sleep. As he slept, he made a big mistake. He flew too close to the sun. The sun was too hot and it burned the airplane! The pilot felt embarrassed when he saw the airplane. + +Then, there was a magical fairy who knew what the pilot was feeling. She gave him a magical feather and said, "With this, you will be able to make your airplane fly again." The pilot was so excited and thanked the fairy. + +The pilot put the feather in the airplane and made a wish to fly again. Suddenly, the airplane was repaired and it flew in the sky! The pilot smiled and waved to the fairy. + +From then on, whenever the pilot felt ashamed he would remember the magical feather. It reminded him that mistakes can be fixed and anything is possible. +Once upon a time, there was a rare acorn. It was so special, that everyone wanted to have it. The acorn was shiny and round, and very pretty. But one day, an evil giant came and tried to destroy the acorn. He wanted to have it for himself. The giant tried to smash the acorn with his big hammer, but it was too strong. He tried to break it with his sharp sword, but it would not break. + +Then, a brave little squirrel came and saw what was happening. The squirrel quickly ran over and shouted at the giant, "Leave the acorn alone!" The giant was so scared, he ran away. + +The squirrel was so happy that he found the rare acorn. He quickly collected it in his little paws and ran away to safety. The brave squirrel had saved the acorn! +A lively pebble was hopping around a flower garden. Suddenly, it felt like it was in danger and quickly dove towards the ground. It was so scared that it tucked itself underneath a big rock. + +The pebble stayed there for a while, but it was feeling curious. It slowly crawled out and looked around the garden. It saw bright flowers, buzzing bees, and hopping butterflies. This made the pebble feel more lively and adventurous. So, it decided to take a dive! + +The pebble jumped and bounced around the garden, feeling very happy and content. It bounced around some flowers, hopped over some sticks, and made friends with the bees. + +At the end of the day, the pebble felt content and went to sleep in its cozy rock. It made a vow to dive and play some more the next day. +Daddy was bored when he wanted to go outside and play. He looked around the house, but he couldn't think of anything fun to do. Then Daddy had a great idea. + +He grabbed a blanket and spread it out on the living room floor. Then he grabbed some dolls, stuffed animals, and coloring books. Daddy covered the blanket with everything he found. + +Daddy asked his daughter to come and play with him on the blanket. She was so excited to be playing with Daddy. She started playing with the dolls and coloring. + +They had so much fun on the blanket. They laughed and smiled and played together. When they were finished playing, they gathered up all of the toys and covered them up with the blanket again. + +Daddy and his daughter had a great time playing together on the blanket. It was the most fun they had had all day, and they weren't bored anymore. +Once there was a poor little girl who lived in the country. One day she was feeling very sad, because she was suffering from a cold. She had a red nose and a headache and she did not feel very well. + +The poor little girl decided to take a bath to see if it would make her feel better. She grabbed her towel and wiped away her tears as she tried to make herself feel better. + +After taking a warm bath, the little girl felt much better. She wrapped herself in the towel and jumped into bed. + +The next day, the little girl was feeling much better and was no longer suffering. She was very happy and knew that she could rely on the warm towel to help her when she was feeling poorly. +Mum and Dad were in the car. They were going to the shops. Dad seemed to be in a hurry. Mum was urging him to go faster. + +Dad grabbed his wallet from his pocket. He went to pay for the things they needed. He handed the wallet to the shopkeeper, but realised he had forgotten something. He felt guilty. + +Mum and Dad rushed back to the car. They drove back as fast as they could. Dad really wanted to buy the thing he had forgotten. + +The shopkeeper was waiting for him when he got back. His wallet was there too. Dad was so happy and relieved. He thanked the shopkeeper and urged Mum to get moving. + +They drove off quickly, with the forgotten item. Dad was very glad that he had remembered it in time. +Once upon a time, there was a broken sun. Every day, it was dark and grey. Everyone felt sad. + +But then one day, a little girl had an idea. She had an old toy that was broken. She decided to put it in the sky and replace the sun. + +The girl pulled the toy up into the sky and, as if by magic, sunshine came back. Everyone cheered and danced and the sky was full of color. + +The little girl smiled, happy that she had helped. Now the sky was full of sunshine, and all the darkness was gone. + +And that’s how the little girl replaced the broken sun with her toy and made the sky full of sunshine again. The end. +Mommy and Johnny were in the kitchen. Mommy said it was time to make dinner. She suggested to Johnny that he could help her. Johnny wanted to do something independent, so he suggested using the stove. + +Mommy showed Johnny how to light the stove. Then, she put some carrots and potatoes in a pot. Finally, she put the pot on the stove. Johnny was so excited that he made dinner all by himself! + +Then, it was time to wait. Johnny said he was hungry. Mommy suggested he could do something else while they waited. When the timer rang, they knew the food was ready. Johnny was so proud of the dinner he made! +Once there was a bird who lived in a tree. He had a beautiful feather, which he liked very much. He used the feather all the time, as it was very useful. + +One day, the bird decided he wanted to make his feather even more useful. He decided to increase the size of the feather. He started to work hard, using his beak and claws to make the feather bigger. + +After a long time of working, the bird had increased his feather's size. It was now much bigger than before. He was very proud and happy with his feather. + +The bird went and showed his feather to the other birds. They were all amazed by how big the feather had become. He was very proud of his work and everyone said it was a very useful feather. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a special box full of very special things. But this box had a lock that was so special, it needed a very special key. The little girl was very sad because she had lost the key and was afraid she would never get it back. + +One day, the little girl called out for help and a kind man came by and noticed the lock on the box. He offered to help the little girl get back her key, but the little girl was shy and humble and did not want to take his help. She regretfully said no and the kind man sadly walked away. + +The little girl kept on looking for her key, but she could not find it. After a while, she decided to go back to the kind man and asked him if he could help get the key. The kind man gladly helped the little girl and soon enough the box was unlocked! + +The little girl was so happy that she had her key back. She thanked the kind man and promised to never forget how humble and kind he was. From then on the little girl never regretted taking help and always thought fondly of the kind man who had helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved the sea. One day, she went to the beach, and looked out at the waves. The waves were so big! She wanted to get close to them. + +So she went close to the shore and reached out her hand. The wave came closer and closer and it became so big that she got scared, so she jumped back . She took a deep breath and tried again. This time, she didn't get scared. + +The wave came close and she put her hand in it. It was so quiet and peaceful. She felt a warm feeling inside; she was happy! She smiled and waved to the ocean and suddenly, she could feel the wave becoming part of her. +The folder was orange and it made Lucy so happy. She picked it up, hugged it, and then showed it to her Mom. "It's so pretty," Mom said. + +Mom opened the folder and showed Lucy all of the pictures. Lucy saw an orange cat, an orange balloon, and her favorite toy - an orange bear! + + Lucy and Mom put everything inside of the folder. Then, they put the folder on the highest shelf in the room, so it would stay safe. + +"What are we going to do with this folder, Lucy?" Mom asked. + +Lucy smiled and said, "Val-u-it!" She said it slowly, so Mom could understand. + +Mom kissed Lucy's forehead and said, "That's right! We are going to value this folder and everything inside of it." + +Lucy smiled and gave the folder one last hug before putting it away. She knew that it was important and special - and that she should always value it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so happy and she loved to dream. Every night she had the most amazing red dreams. + +One day, something went wrong and the little girl could no longer dream in red. She was very sad. She wanted to fix her red dreams. + +The little girl worked hard for days and nights to fix her red dreams. She used her imagination and tried everything she could to make them red again. + +Finally, after all of her hard work and effort, the little girl's red dreams came back. She was so excited. The little girl was happy again! All the her hard work had paid off and she was back to dreaming in red. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up and show her style. Every day, Lily would come up with new and fun ways to display her style. + +Lily had a very popular style. Everywhere she went, she was noticed. All her friends and family said they loved her style. They thought she was so cool. + +One day, Lily decided to put together a fashion show to show off her style. She invited everybody to come and watch the show. Everyone was so excited. + +When the time came, Lily displayed her style and everyone cheered and clapped. Everybody said it was the best show ever. Lily was so proud of herself for showing off her style. + +The end. +John was playing outside one day. He peeked into an alley and saw something strange. It was a big knot! The knot was so tight he couldn't get it undone. He wanted to see what was inside, so he shook the knot, but it wouldn't open. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was coming from the knot! + +John whispered, "Is someone there?" A tiny creature popped out of the knotted opening and said, "Hello!" Her name was Mary and she said she had been stuck in the knot for days. John smiled, he was so happy to help her out. + +John tugged and pulled at the knot until it slowly started to unravel. The knot became looser and looser until it was completely open. Mary hopped out and thanked John for his help. They said goodbye and Mary hopped off into the sunshine. John was glad he was able to help Mary, it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Chloe. She was very hungry and she wanted to watch her favourite cartoon. She asked her mom if she could watch, but her mom refused. Chloe felt sad. She begged her mom to say yes, but her mom refused again. + +Chloe went to the kitchen and she took a big snack out of the cupboard. She was so excited to eat all the treats and watch her favourite cartoon. But, when she went to turn on the TV, her mom refused her again. + +Chloe was so disappointed and she was starting to get really hungry. She thought really hard about how she could watch her cartoon, and then she had an idea. She asked her mom if she could watch just one cartoon and then eat her snack. + +Her mom thought about it for a minute, and then she said yes! Chloe was so happy, she quickly ate her snack, and then watched her favourite cartoon. She was so happy to have her favourite cartoon and a full tummy. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient grape bush. It was special because it grew very big grapes. One day, a girl went to the bush and demanded some grapes. She was so excited to have some of the tasty fruit. She plucked the grape off the bush carefully, and thanked the bush for giving her the fruit. She then raced home with the grape. When she arrived home, she opened the grape and ate it. It was the most delicious thing she had ever tasted! It was so juicy and sweet! From then on, the girl always went to the ancient grape bush to demand grapes whenever she wanted to eat something special. +Once there was a little boy who loved to whistle. Everywhere he went he would sing and whistle. One day he was out for a walk, whistling and singing. Suddenly, he felt very lonely. He looked around and realized he had been walking for a long time and he wasn't sure what direction home was. He felt scared and alone. + +He decided to keep walking and he started to whistle the same tune over and over. He hoped someone might hear it and help him find his way home. Soon he heard a voice behind him. It was a kind old lady. She said she recognized the tune and knew where home was. She put her arm around the little boy and they walked together until they found his home. + +The little boy thanked the kind lady. He ran inside and gave his mom a big hug and told her all about his adventure. From then on, whenever he felt lonely, he would whistle the same tune and remember the kind old lady who helped him find his way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and was very sad because she felt lonely. She sighed softly as she looked around her empty house. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. It was the police! She ran to the window, but all she could see was dull grey road. + +The little girl was very scared, so she started to cry. The police knocked on her door but she was too scared to answer. Just then, her mum came running to her and opened the door. The police said they were just patrolling the neighbourhood and the little girl felt better. + +After the police left, the little girl felt much less lonely. She smiled and then sighed with relief. From then on, she always felt safe and secure when she knew the police were looking out for her. +Once upon a time, there was a very happy boy. His name was Jack and he liked to explore and learn new things. + +One day Jack found a very special card. It was an interesting card and Jack liked it a lot. He decided to keep it in his pocket. + +Every day when Jack went to school and had lunch, he would play with the card. He would move it around and make shapes and letters. + +One day Jack decided to show the card to his teacher. His teacher was very amazed by the card and asked Jack where he had found it. Jack said that he had found it in a park. + +That night Jack went to bed with a big smile on his face because he had an interesting card. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and her little boy in their kitchen. Mommy was cooking dinner for her family when a stranger showed up! The little boy was scared because he had never seen a stranger before. + +Mommy said it was all right, and the stranger said he was just looking for a place to eat dinner. So Mommy said he could have some of the food she was cooking. He ate the food and thanked Mommy for the nice dinner. + +The little boy was still a bit scared of the stranger, but he started to feel better when he saw that the mommy was ok with him. After eating, the stranger said goodbye, and Mommy and the little boy waved until he was out of sight. + +They watched the stranger walk away and then returned to their kitchen. Mommy and the little boy talked about the scary stranger, but they both agreed it was very nice of Mommy to cook dinner for him. +One day, a little boy named Jack was in his bedroom. It was very messy. Everywhere he looked, he saw toys, books, and clothes all over the floor. + +Jack wanted to improve his bedroom so it was neat and tidy. He decided he would start by picking up the books. He put them all back on his bookshelf. + +Next, Jack tidied up all his toys. He put the lego blocks into the box and arranged all the cars neatly on the shelf. + +Finally, Jack picked up all the clothes and put them into the closet. + +When he had finished tidying up, Jack looked around and smiled. His bedroom was much better than before! + +Jack was so happy with his improved room that he decided to make an aeroplane. He grabbed some coloured paper from his shelf and sat down with his scissors and glue. + +He carefully cut out pieces of paper and worked with his glue for a long time until he'd made the perfect aeroplane. + +When he was done, Jack held up the aeroplane proudly and flew it around the room. He laughed and laughed and felt so proud that he had been able to improve his room and make something new. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jake. Jake wanted to be the tallest boy in town. He asked his mom to help him grow taller. His mom told him that she had a special box that could help him reach his goal. + +Jake's mom handed him the box. Inside was something useful! It was an inch that could make him taller! Jake was so excited to receive the inch. He quickly put it on and stood next to his mom. He was so pleased to see that he was taller than his mom now! + +Jake was so happy. He went around town showing off the inch he had just received. Everyone thought it was great that he had grown taller. Everywhere he went, people gave him compliments. + +Jake was so thrilled with the inch he received. He kept it safe in his pocket wherever he went. Jake was confident that the inch would be very useful in helping him become the tallest boy in town. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He loved music very much and he wanted to listen to it all day. So one day a huge, enormous noise lead him outside. It was music! He hadn't heard this kind of music before, so he followed the sound to find out what it was. + +He walked and walked until he saw an enormous building. The music was coming from inside! He went inside and there were people singing and playing instruments. Everyone was smiling and they all looked happy. + +The boy smiled too and he started to follow the music. It was beautiful and the beat was so strong. He danced to the music, moving around to the beat. Everyone else started to copy him and soon everyone was dancing and singing along. + +The enormous music made everyone happy, it lead them all in a magical way. It was so much fun and the boy smiled and laughed until it was time to go. He said goodbye to the music and promised to come back soon. + +The music will always lead him in a happy way. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary monster. He was really big and really scary. The monster liked to scare people, but one day he met a hero. The hero was brave and strong and he was not scared of the monster. + +The monster tried to scare the hero, but it didn't work. The hero was not scared at all. So the monster got angry and growled loud and wild. + +The hero didn't like the monster being angry and scary. He wanted the monster to be happy, so he started to play a game with the monster. + +The hero and monster ran, jumped and laughed in the sunshine and when they finished the game the monster stopped being angry and scary. Instead, he was happy, playful and not scared anymore. + +The hero and the monster became good friends and played together every day. They had lots of fun and the monster never scared anyone again. The hero saved the day! +Once upon a time there was a bear who lived in a cozy cave. He was a happy bear and he loved oat porridge. Every day he would take a bowl of oat porridge and sit outside. On this particular day, something special happened. + +As he was eating, he met a snail. The snail was rather small and very slow. But the bear thought she was cute and he invited the snail to join him. The snail said yes, and together they ate their oat porridge. + +The bear had made the cave comfortable for them both. He had a soft chair for the snail, and a thick blanket for the bear. They ate their oat porridge and talked and talked. They became fast friends. + +And from that day on, every day the bear and the snail would meet, eat oat porridge together, and share stories. They were the best of friends and always had a nice, comfortable time. +Once upon a time there was a body. The body was very humble. It wanted to help other bodies, and make them happy. + +The body thought carefully and decided to organize a surprise. It wanted to do something special for all the other bodies. So it started planning a big surprise. + +The body chose all kinds of wonderful treats, and put them together in a big basket. Then it went around and gave the basket to all the other bodies. + +When the other bodies opened the basket, they were filled with joy. They laughed and thanked the body for the thoughtful surprise. + +From then on, the body made sure to organize happy surprises for all the other bodies. Everyone was so happy and grateful. +Once, there was a gorilla who loved to rock. He would rock back and forth in his little gorilla bed all day. He was hungry, and he wanted something to eat. But everything he found was so bitter. He couldn't find anything to satisfy his tummy. + +One day as he was rocking back and forth, he heard something rustling in the bushes. He got very scared, but when he looked closer, he saw it was just a tiny animal holding a delicious treat! The little animal handed it to the gorilla and the gorilla said, "Thank you". + +The treat was so sweet, and it was exactly what the gorilla wanted. He ate it quickly, and he felt happy with a full tummy. After that, he rocked even more. He loved to rock and he enjoyed feeling so full and happy. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. One day, she went for a walk in her garden. It was very hot outside. + +As she walked around, she noticed something strange on a big tree. It was a big cobweb! She was so surprised. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Lucy went closer to the tree and reached out her tiny hand to touch it. The cobweb felt soft and sticky against her fingers. She smiled and ran around the garden, happy to explore some more. + +She noticed a little spider in the cobweb. It was so small! Lucy wanted to take a closer look, but the spider moved away too quickly. She giggled and went to find some more things to explore. + +The end. +The sun was shining really bright. Caleb wanted to play outside. He ran out the door with his dad's hammer and some nails. Caleb had a big plan. He was going to build a house. + +But it didn't work. Caleb kept trying to hammer the nails into the ground but he just couldn't get it right. He kept hitting the grass and making a big messy. His dad came outside to help him. He showed Caleb how to hold the hammer and explained how to use the nails. + +Finally the nails were in place. Caleb jumped for joy. He had built the most perfect house ever. He was so proud. + +Caleb and his dad stepped back to admire the beautiful house. The sun was shining brightly, making the house look even better. It was shining brightly on the nails and Caleb. He was so happy. He had built something all by himself. +Once there was a boy called Joe. He was a very stubborn boy who liked to do things his way. +One day, Joe's mom was mad at him for not doing as she said. She tried to get him to change his mind, but Joe was determined. + +Suddenly, Joe's mom got so angry that she slapped him on the lip. Joe was shocked and started to cry. His mom told him that he should listen to her, but Joe was still very stubborn. + +Joe's dad then came in and saw what had happened. He was so mad at Joe's mom that he shouted and told her she had no right to slap Joe. He hugged Joe and said that he should never be hit like that. + +Joe's dad scolded his mom and told her that she should never slap Joe again. Joe learned his lesson and decided to always listen to his mom and dad, no matter how stubborn he was. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lily. She was so curious and wanted to mail something. She thought it would be interesting to mail a letter to the river. So she put a paper in a brown envelope, wrote "To the River" on it and addressed it. + +Lily went on an adventure to the river. She couldn't wait to see what would happen. When she got there, she put the envelope into the river. It floated down the river and Lily was excited. + +A few days later, Lily and her mom went for a walk by the river. There floating in the water was the envelope. It had a letter inside from the river! It said "Thank you for visiting me. It was very interesting". Lily was delighted! + +The end. +Once there was a big seed. Everyday the seed grew bigger. One day it got so big that it burst open! Inside the big seed there was a wrap. The wrap was as big as the seed was. In the wrap, there was a big surprise. Inside the wrap, was a beautiful flower! Every day the flower grew bigger and bigger. It kept growing until it was so big, everyone in the neighbourhood could see it. Everyone was so happy that the seed had grown into a beautiful flower. They all gathered round to admire it and said “This flower is so big and beautiful!†+John was a fearful little boy. He was only three. He saw a big drum and started to run away. He was scared. He kept running as fast as he could. But, the drum kept getting closer. He felt scared of what was behind the drum. He finally saw a big black dog chasing after him. He was so scared of the dog that he started to cry. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was his mother. She told him it was alright, and that the dog was just playing. John laughed with relief and his fear was gone. He ran up to the drum and started to bang on it, making a lot of noise. John and his mom laughed, and then went home hand-in-hand together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play. She had lots of toys but her favorite was her cane. She especially loved to play with it outside. + +One day, when she went out to play, something spooky happened. A big bad wolf stepped out from the bushes. He was so scary! The little girl was so scared that she dropped her cane and ran inside her house. + +But the wolf was fast and he picked up the cane with his big claws! The little girl was very upset that the wolf had taken her favorite toy. + +The brave girl decided to go look for him. After searching for hours, she finally found him way up in a tall tree. The wolf had been playing with the cane, making it go round and round. + +The little girl was happy to get her cane back, and a little bit sad that the wolf would no longer be able to play with it. She waved goodbye to the wolf and brought her cane back home, never forgetting the adventure she had. +Once upon a time, there was a jet in the sky. It was an impressive jet that made everyone look up and smile. +The jet flew higher and higher until it was out of sight. It was so high that it was like a star! +Then all of a sudden, the jet started to ring. It was so loud that everyone around stopped and listened. +The jet flew back down and flew around the sky in circles. Everyone was amazed by how beautiful and impressive it was. +Finally, the jet flew away, leaving everyone with a big smile on their face. That jet sure was impressive! +Mommy was sad, her friends had stopped coming to help her. But Sarah wanted to make Mommy happy, so she had an idea. Sarah ran off to find Dad, who was in the garden doing some work. + +Sarah said 'Mommy sad, work me please?!' Dad smiled and said 'Yes, what do you want to do?'. Sarah said 'Make note for Mommy, surprise her!' Dad found some paper and Sarah wrote down, 'Mommy I love you!' + +Sarah gave the note to Mommy and she was so happy! She said 'That's so sweet!'. Mommy was about to give Sarah a hug, when she saw a fake note behind Sarah's back. + +Mommy said 'What's this?' Sarah smiled and said 'For you Mommy, from me!' On the note it said 'Mommy, I love you lots' Mommy laughed and said 'Thank you Sarah, I love you too!'. +Once upon a time there was a soft, warm basket. All the animals in the forest gathered around it and they all thought it looked so cozy and inviting. + +The little rabbit hopped up to the basket and said, "I will take it." But the other animals said, "No, it is for all of us. Let's accept it and share it together." + +So the animals all shared the basket, taking turns jumping in and keeping each other company. They felt so happy and content because the warm basket was so comfortable that it made them all smile. + +Every day the animals continued to share the basket and they stayed warm and happy together. They all agreed that it was a wonderful way to live and accepted the basket with open arms. +Once there was a little girl named Jo. She was always happy and cheerful, but one day she was feeling sad. She looked up at the sky and frowned. Suddenly a big bird flew by and landed on a tree near her. Jo watched the bird carefully and it started chirping. Jo couldn't stop smiling! + +The bird stayed with her all day and she forgot all about her sadness. The bird was so cheerful and happy that it even made the sky look brighter. They played together, flew around, and sang songs. + +Before long, the sun went away and Jo started to say goodbye to her new bird friend. She thanked the bird for being so cheerful and they said they would meet again soon before flying away. Jo left feeling happy and cheerful once again. +John and Lucy were going on a holiday. John carried two pieces of luggage as he walked out of the house. Lucy shouted, "Yay! Holiday!" She hopped and skipped around the garden, she was so excited for their trip. + +John smiled and said, "Remember Lucy, we have to be modest when we get to the airport, ok?" Lucy nodded her head, "Ok!" + +They arrived at the airport and Lucy started to shout again, she was so excited to be on her way! Everyone was looking at her and John smiled at them. Everyone smiled back. + +John and Lucy checked in their luggage and went through security. Lucy stayed close to John, she was very well behaved. + +The plane took off and soon they were in the sky. Lucy shouted out the window, "Look at all the clouds!" + +John and Lucy had a wonderful holiday. When they arrived home they were both very tired, but they couldn't wait to tell people all about their trip! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One lived in a nearby village and the other lived in a far away land. The far away land was mysterious and had its own special language. + +The two friends decided to try to speak this mysterious language. They stared at each other and as they spoke together, they disturbed a sleeping bird. + +The bird flew away, angry about the noise. The two friends looked at each other and started to laugh. They couldn't understand each other's language, but they knew that the bird was not happy. + +Nonetheless, they continued to talk in this mysterious language, not understanding a single word but enjoying the fun of it. + +The two friends had lots of fun and laughed for hours in this mysterious language, until the sun set and it was time for them to go back home. +Once upon a time, there was a big red fan. It was big and wide, like a big windy eye. Every day, the fan would seat and spin around and around. It was so fun to watch! + +One day, a little bird came to take a seat on the fan. The bird was very brave, even though the fan spun around so fast. The bird sat right on top of the red fan, and enjoyed the breeze. + +The fan spun faster and faster, so the bird had to hold on tight. The bird felt like it was flying in the breeze. Then, after a few minutes, the bird flew off the fan, up and away. + +The red fan was now spinning by itself. It kept spinning around and around until it reached a rest. Then the fan was happy and ready for the next time! +Mum said it was time to clean. She had a wool coat that needed to be brushed. She asked her daughter to help her. The daughter was only three years old, but she knew it was important. + +Mum handed her a tough brush. It had metal bristles that made soft, clinking noises when she touched it. She held the brush in both hands and nervously touched it to the wool coat. + +Mum showed her how the brush could move dirt away from the coat so it could be clean. She carefully moved the brush over the coat. The metal bristles grabbed onto the wool and cleaned it. + +After a few minutes, the daughter had cleaned the coat. She felt proud and gave the coat a hug. Then she put the brush away and told Mum she was ready for her next task. Mum smiled and said, "Well done!" +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing in the sunshine. + +One morning, when she woke up, the sky was pale. Lucy was sad because she couldn't play in the sunshine. She sighed. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a noise outside her window. She went to look and saw a big bird dancing in the sky. The bird was so beautiful it made the sky brighter! Lucy smiled and the sky grew even more colourful. + +The sunshine shone brighter and Lucy clapped her hands. She ran outside to play in it and laughed. + +The sun shone on Lucy all day and she was so happy. When evening came, she sighed one more time and said goodbye to the sun. The pale sky seemed just a little bit brighter as she said hello to the night. +Once upon a time there was a messy powder. It was everywhere! The powder was so messy that it made a big mess. + +The little girl stopped and paused. She knew that she had to do something. But, she didn't know what. + +Then, she had an idea. She found a paper and then, she grabbed her brush. She started to brush the powder out of the mess. Over and over she brushed and brushed. + +Finally, the mess was gone! The powder was gone too. The girl jumped with joy and smiled. She was happy that she was able to clean up the messy powder. The end. +There was once a little girl who was three years old. She was walking down the street one hot day when she saw three boys playing. The little girl wanted to join them but she felt embarrassed. She didn't know if they would accept her. + +She stopped and decided what to do. Should she go and join them or should she keep walking? She thought it over and decided that it was worth a try. She took a deep breath and walked over to the group of boys. + +The boys were surprised to see her. Slowly, they began to smile and nod. The little girl was very happy and soon they were all playing together. She was relieved that she had decided to join them and it had turned out well. +Once there was a beautiful princess who loved to wear a purple dress. Every day she would put on the dress for special occasions. + +One day, the princess was having a birthday party. She wanted to look extra special so she decided to wear her beautiful purple dress. She went to the party, but she quickly realised something was wrong. All the other princesses at the party were wearing different colours. + +The princess felt embarrassed. She wished she had worn a different dress. She began to regret her choice of clothing. She ran off, not wanting to talk to anyone. + +The princess was sad and wished she had chosen a different dress to wear. When she got home, she put away the purple dress and vowed never to wear it again. She had learnt a very important lesson - it is important to think about the situation before making a decision. +Once upon a time there was a happy bird. Every day the bird would fly and enjoy the sun. One day it had a great idea. It wanted to trade something with another bird. + +The happy bird had a very clean feather. So that's what it wanted to trade. It searched the sky for another bird. Finally, it saw one. It flew quickly over to the other bird. + +The other bird had a very shiny stone. So it wanted to trade with the happy bird. The happy bird agreed and swapped its clean feather for the shiny stone. + +Both birds were so happy with their new things. The happy bird flew away with the shiny stone and the other bird flew away with the clean feather. They were both happy with their trade and never saw each other again! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sarah. She loved going on adventures! +One day, she decided to go to the zoo. She looked at all the animals and saw a big, fat hippo. He looked so happy and friendly! + +Sarah wanted to play with him, so she decided to choose him. She thought of a way to play with him. She grabbed a rock and it was very hard. She threw it in the pond near the hippo. + +The hippo laughed and ran to the pond to get the rock. He took it out of the water and brought it back to Sarah. They played together for a long time, with Sarah throwing the hard rocks and the hippo finding them in the pond. + +At the end of the day, Sarah had a special memory with the hippo. He was her favorite animal at the zoo and she chose him to be her new best friend! +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man. He lived in the forest away from people and animals. Every day he practised shooting with his bow and arrow. He had a special shooting style that looked like magic! + +One day, he was walking in the forest when he heard a small cry. He followed the sound and found a baby rabbit huddled in the grass. The rabbit was so small and scared. + +The old man was gentle and wise. He picked up the small animal and held him close. He knew he must help this tiny creature find a home. + +The old man used his special shooting style to help the baby rabbit get home. He shot his arrow in the air, and the rabbit flew! The old man watched with a smile on his face as the little rabbit flew away. He was happy to know the rabbit would be safe and find a home. +Once there was a nice number. It was 1, 2, 3 and 4. The numbers went out for a swim. They went to a lake. And there was a swan. It was so nice to watch the swan fly. The numbers were happy and they smiled. Then they swam around the swan. But the numbers were getting very tired and soon it was time to go home. So they all said goodbye to the nice swan and then they went back home. +Once upon a time, a girl named Jane was looking for something to play with. She looked in her toy box, but she couldn't find anything fun. Her toys were all broken. She was very sad. + +Suddenly, her mommy came in and said, "Don't be sad Jane, I can help you!" She picked up a toy from the toy box. It was a special toy and it wasn't broken. + +Jane was so happy that she hugged her mommy. Then she began to play with her special toy. She laughed and giggled, and the toy made happy noises. + +Jane's mommy called her friends, and they all helped Jane make her toy even more special. She used it to make pictures and sing songs. Jane was so happy! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He lived in a big, grand house with lots of stuff. + +One day, the rich man went outside and looked up at the sky. There, he saw something very special - a comet! It had a big, bright tail and was so shiny in the night sky. + +The rich man was so excited about the comet that he decided to go and meet it. He jumped in his car and drove out and up a tall mountain. When he got to the top, he looked up and saw the comet twinkling in the sky. + +He waved up at the comet, and the comet waved back. Then, the comet slowly flew away, leaving a trail of star dust in the sky. + +The rich man was ever so happy, and he never forgot the day he met the comet. +Once there was a playful puppy called Max. He liked to play all day in a big garden. One day, he saw a knife in the grass. He started to play with it, feeling the edge of the blade and sliding it around. + +But suddenly, he felt something tugging on the knife. He looked up to see a magical bird with lots of colorful feathers. It asked him to release the knife and he did. + +The bird then grabbed hold of the knife, flapped its wings, and flew away. Max watched it high up in the sky, seeing the sunlight glint off the blade. Filled with excitement, he ran around the garden and played for the rest of the day. +The big leather suitcase was heavy and John couldn't understand. It had been left at his house by his aunt. Inside the suitcase were presents for him. John was so excited that he couldn't keep still. + +He opened the big leather suitcase and saw the presents. Inside were two red balls and a toy car. John didn't understand why his aunt had left them for him. He asked his mom and she told him that his aunt loved him very much and wanted to give him something special. + +John was so happy to get the presents that he hugged his mom. He thanked his aunt for the presents and decided to play with the balls. He rolled them around and ran with them. With the toy car, he drove it around the kitchen, imagining he was in a big race. + +John was so happy that he understood the meaning of the presents. He knew that his aunt was showing him how much she cared. He smiled with joy and thanked his aunt for the thoughtful gifts. He appreciated the big leather suitcase and the special presents it contained. +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking outside. She was very happy and excited. Suddenly, she saw something yummy on the ground. It was a yummy cookie! She started to yell in excitement as she ran towards it. + +But then she saw another girl running towards it too. She was also yelling. The little girl was a bit scared. She wanted the cookie but she didn't know what to do. So she yelled louder than the other girl and was very happy when she got the cookie! + +She started to eat the yummy cookie when she heard her mom's voice. She had to run home quickly! She said goodbye to the other girl, who was still looking for yummy cookies, and ran all the way home. When she got there, she was very tired because she had been yelling and running the whole way home. + +The little girl was so happy that she had got the yummy cookie. She thought to herself that the most important thing in life was having fun and that's exactly what she did. +Molly was so excited. She was going outside to kick the ball. All she wanted to do was kick the ball and play. She loved to feel the sun on her face and the wind in her hair. + +Molly kicked the ball and it went rolling and bouncing over the ground. She chased it and laughed. She kicked the ball again and it rolled all the way up to the top of the hill. Molly was so excited. + +Molly lay down on the grass and watched the clouds in the sky. She dreamed of kicking the ball high up into the sky and catching it as it came down. She tried and tried, but she couldn't kick it that high. But it was still fun. + +Molly was so happy that she kept kicking the ball for a long time. Eventually it was time to go home. She was sad she had to leave. But Molly felt happy too, because she had such a big, wonderful dream. +Once there was a modern crack. It followed a man, who was walking down the street. The crack kept on getting bigger and bigger. It was so big, it covered the whole sidewalk. + +The man was happy that he had a modern crack to follow. It kept him safe from being bumped into. He didn't want to get hurt. + +When the man got to the end of the sidewalk, he was so excited to find out what the crack had in store for him. It also turned out that the crack had led him to an ice cream shop. + +The man was so happy that he had followed the modern crack. He bought a scoop of ice cream and ate it all up. It was delicious! + +From then on the man would always follow the modern crack whenever he went out. It led him to many great places and he always had a lot of fun. +Billy was 3 years old and loved to paint. He was very excited one day because he was going to paint something new. He was asked to paint a picture of a hurricane. Billy had never seen a hurricane, but he tried his best to paint one. + +He took out his box of crayons and started to draw. His crayons were all bright colors and he knew they would be perfect. He drew swirls that moved in a circle and filled them in with bright blue and green. Billy added some white clouds to the sides and finished his painting with a bright yellow sun in the center. + +He was very proud of his painting and wanted to show it to everyone. He hung it up for all to see. All of his family and friends were amazed to see his painting of the new hurricane. They clapped and cheered for Billy, who was so proud. +Jim wanted to visit the park. He was so excited that he could hardly contain his joy. He put on his shoes, grabbed his hat, and set off for the park. + +When he got there, he noticed something curious. He saw a snake in the grass, slithering around. Jim was scared at first, but then he noticed something amazing--the snake had small yellow and red markings. Jim was delighted by this charming snake. He wanted to get closer. + +Jim slowly moved towards the snake. The snake didn't move away--it didn't seem scared of him. Jim watched it with awe. + +He wished he could have a snake like this one of his own. But even if he didn't, he would always remember this exciting visit to the park with the snake. +Once there was a young dog named Max. Max lived with his family and loved to go on adventures every day. + +One day, Max walked over to a door and saw a little knob. He reached out to touch it and suddenly the door opened! It was a room he had never seen before. + +Inside the room, Max saw a lot of interesting things. One thing caught his eye - a shiny box! He walked up to it and noticed it had a sharp point on it. It was shaped like a star and was very shiny. + +Max wanted to touch it but his family told him not to because it was sharp. He was a very good listener so he didn't touch the box. Instead he just admired it from afar. + +Max soon forgot all about the sharp box and went back to exploring. Even though he couldn't touch it, he was still curious about it and he would always remember it every time he opened that door. +Once there was an orange fish who liked to swim in the sea. She was very happy and swam all day. But she was too careless to be careful and one day she got too close to the shore and couldn't get back in the sea. She tried and tried to swim back out but the waves were too strong. + +But then a friendly girl saw the orange fish and wanted to help. She offered a net to catch the fish and she was able to catch her easily. Then the girl walked down to the shore and set the orange fish free. The fish was so happy and thanked the girl. + +The fish swam away, back to the sea and was careful to stay far from the shore from then on. She was so grateful to the friendly girl for saving her and swam off into the sunset! +Once there was a kind princess who had a magical purse. Every day she would take it out and repeat her magical words. She said the same words over and over, and when she opened the purse a wonderful surprise would appear. + +One day she opened the purse and released a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly flew around her head, almost like it was dancing in the air. The princess laughed so hard that it echoed around the forest. + +The next day, she opened the purse and released some pretty rainbow feathers. The feathers floated all around, and the bright colors filled the sky. The princess smiled and clapped her hands as the feathers flew in the breeze. + +The princess loved to repeat her special words so she could release the beautiful surprises from her purse. Every day brought something different and she was never disappointed. The kind princess had a magical purse and she loved it! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Peter. Peter was very curious. He wanted to try and make something new. He asked his mummy for some glue. + +Mummy gave Peter a pot of glue, but she said he must be very careful. Peter nodded and said he would be careful. + +He wanted to make something very special, but he didn't know what it was. He tried to find something interesting. Then he saw it - a car made from card! He wanted to make it, but he didn't want to use the glue. He wanted to do it without glue! + +Mummy said she was sorry, but he must use the glue if he wanted to make the car. But Peter refused. He said he would make it without glue. So he worked very hard and in the end he was very proud of what he had made - a car made from card, with no glue. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She was three years old and enjoyed playing outside in the sun. One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She shut the garden gate behind her and began to explore the world. + +As she skipped through the fields, she noticed a tall tree. She decided to climb it and surprise herself with what she could see. She tried to climb it but became frightened when it started to wobble. + +She decided to do some exercise instead and hopped, skipped and jogged around the tree. She felt so much better after her exercise and was no longer frightened. + +She eventually settled down and watched a nearby rabbit playing in the sunshine. She felt so happy and peaceful. + +Sarah promised herself that she would explore the world more often and go on more adventures. She shut the garden gate behind her and went home to tell her parents all about her amazing day outside. +Once upon a time there was a silly crayon. It was all alone, until one day it met a new friend. This friend was a special crayon because it could restore old things. + +The silly crayon was so happy to have a new friend it started to jump around. Then the other crayon said something special, "I can help make things new again! I can make them look like new!" + +The silly crayon was so excited! It begged its new friend to help it. So the special crayon worked its magic and soon the silly crayon was restored. Now it was like new again! + +The silly crayon was so happy to be restored it started to dance around. It was glad it had met a special crayon, one that could restore old things. From that day on the silly crayon kept its new friend close and it never felt lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a curious boy. He was always looking for something to explore. One day, he saw a big bucket of water. He wanted to pour it and see what would happen. So he grabbed a big towel, and started to pour. The water made a big splash, and he was very happy. After he poured it, he wanted to try it again. He went to get refill the bucket, and he found it was full of soap bubbles. He was now even more curious. He started to pour the bubbles, and it made a cool foamy cloud. He laughed and danced around in the bubbles, and even wiped his face with the towel. His adventure was over and he had enjoyed it very much. +Once there was a little girl who was worried she wasn't strong enough. One day she decided to find out if she was strong enough. She wanted to try to lift a heavy rock. So she tried and tried, but it was too heavy for her. + +Then her mom saw her. Quickly, her mom came and prevented her from lifting the rock. She hugged her and told her she was brave, but the rock was too heavy. + +Her mom told her, "You don't need to prove you're strong to everyone. I know you are strong already. Here, let me give you a strong tie, so your strength will always be with you." + +The girl smiled and put on the tie. She didn't have to worry anymore. She knew her mom was right. She was strong, but she also knew when to listen to her mom and not try to lift something too heavy. +Mommy was in the kitchen sending food to the table. It smelled tasty and everyone was happy. + +Everybody ate until their tummies were full. After they were done, Daddy took out a special brush. Nobody knew what it was for. + +Mommy said it was a teeth brush and it was time to brush teeth. Daddy showed them how to use the brush. He put toothpaste on it and showed them how to brush their teeth. + +It felt weird but after putting the brush in their mouths a few times, it felt good. Everyone had nice, clean teeth and a tasty, minty flavour in their mouths. It was the best feeling ever! +Once there was a girl named Suki who loved playing with cards. One day, she decided to build a house out of them. She put the first card down and then realized it was too tight. She tried to adjust it, but it wouldn't budge. After much trying, she decided to give up. + +But then, Suki got a bright idea. She went over to her desk and pulled out her markers. She used them to draw pictures on the card, making it looser. When she was done, she added another card and it fit perfectly. It was just the size she wanted! + +Suki was so proud of her work, she made another card house, this time with more cards. She was so pleased with the results, she decided to make one more card house. But this time, she just used one card. It fit tightly and was the most perfect house ever. + +Suki was so proud of her creations that she decided to keep them forever. +Once upon a time there was a deer. He lived in the forest and it was very comfortable. Every day he would go for walks in the forest and enjoy the sun and the fresh air. + +One day, he stumbled upon a sack. The deer was curious and he wanted to know what the sack contained. He touched the sack and started to open it. + +Inside the sack were lots of toys. The deer was so excited and he started to play with them right away. He was so comfortable with the toys and he played with them for hours. + +He took the sack home and kept the toys safe inside. Every day he would take the toys out of the sack and play with them. They kept him very happy and he was very comfortable. + +That is how the deer found his comfortable sack and enjoyed playing with the toys. The end. +One day, little Adam was playing in his backyard. The sun was shining, and the birds were chirping. Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew through the trees. Adam loved the breeze and he laughed as he felt it tickle his skin. + +Then, he saw something strange in the sky. It was a thick white cloud. It moved slowly and made a strange noise. Adam was so curious, he had to find out what was making the noise. + +He kept walking until he reached the cloud. It was actually made of tiny white pieces of ice, which were slowly falling from the sky. Adam was amazed. He had never seen anything like it before. He tried to catch some of the ice in his hands, but it was too cold and it quickly melted away. + +Adam stayed in the cold for a few more minutes, but eventually he got too cold and had to go back inside. The next day, there was a thin layer of white sparkling ice covering the backyard. Adam was happy he got to experience that gentle snowfall. He knew he would never forget it. +Mick was a very happy little boy. But today, he felt a bit sad. He had a zero on an important test, and it made him very sad. He decided to get ready for bed, so he went to his bathroom and bathed. While he was bathing, he felt much better. Soon afterwards, he felt happy again and forgot about the unknown test. He snuggled into his bed and fell asleep with a big smile on his face. + +The next day, Mick was ready to tackle the unknown test. He felt much better and more prepared, so he was able to ace the test. He was so happy, he wanted to celebrate. So, he decided to bathe again. Mick loves taking baths, so this was the perfect way to celebrate his success. + +Mick’s experience showed him that even when things seem unknown, he can find ways to feel happy and celebrate his accomplishments. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Millie. She had a big blue notebook with lots of blank pages. One day, she split her notebook into two parts. She felt a bit uncomfortable pushing down and making the notebook split in two. + +Millie decided to draw in each part of the notebook. On one side she drew a big, yellow sun and on the other side she drew a big, orange moon. Millie was very proud of her pictures and showed them to her parents. + +Millie then asked her parents to help her put the notebook back together again. They carefully put the two pieces back together and Millie ran off to show her friends. Millie was so pleased to be able to share her beautiful and unique notebook with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved music. He wanted to make music of his own. One day, he saw a red guitar in a store. He knew that if he twisted the strings of the guitar, he could make music. He was so excited he ran quickly to get it. + +The little boy ran home, cradling the red guitar. He quickly twisted the strings and made a dinging sound. The little boy was so happy. He twisted the strings over and over and made many different sounds. + +He kept playing on the guitar, learning new sounds and making music. He was growing so proficient with his guitar and he found himself happily making music anytime the day. He was so proud of his guitar. + +The soon the days went by, and the little boy had grown so much with his guitar. He could twist the strings, and make beautiful music that made everyone smile. He was so happy because he could now play all kinds of music. + +The little boy loved his red guitar and every day he would twist the strings and make it sing. He was always so proud of himself that he could make so much music. His red guitar was his best friend! +Mum was in the kitchen. She was getting ready to make breakfast. She took out some cereal from the cupboard. It was brown and crunchy. She put some of the cereal into a bowl. She got out the milk and poured it over the cereal. + +Then she got ready to eat. She added a spoonful of sugar to her bowl and stirred it. The cereal was light and delicious. + +Mum enjoyed her breakfast. She was happy and smiled. She said, "That was yummy!" +One day there was a kind little girl named Amy who liked to skip. She had a special pencil with purple sparkles on it that she liked to use. + +Every morning she would go outside and skip in the sunshine. She would skip around the grass and through the trees. Her pencil was always with her. + +One day, while she was skipping, she saw a kind little dog. The two of them became friends and began to play together. They ran and jumped and skipped around the park having lots of fun! + +The dog and Amy would play for hours and use the pencil to draw and write stories together. When it was time to go, the little dog always thanked Amy for being kind to him. She would skip back home, happy and content with her new friend. +Luke was playing in the field with his friends. He rolled and rolled and had so much fun. Suddenly, something caught his eye. It was a big, spicy pepper! He looked around for a moment and then ran over to grab it. He rolled it between his hands and smelled it. It was exciting and smelled so spicy! He showed his friends the pepper and they all started laughing. Then they rolled the pepper around the field together until it finally rolled away! It was a fun day playing in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a black number. It was the only number on the whole earth! Everyone thought it was so special, so they gave it a name. They called it "One." + +One lived a peaceful life, counting all the things it saw. One loved to count the clouds, the stars, and the yellow sun. One especially loved counting ducks; there were so many and they were so fun! + +One had lots of friends who were all different colors. They were blue, red, purple, and orange. But One was always happy because it was the only black number on the whole earth. + +One day, something amazing happened. "One, meet Zero!" said a voice. It was a new number, and it was different colors — red and green! One and Zero became friends and had so much fun counting things together. + +Now One and Zero count the things on earth, always happy, and never alone. +Once upon a time, there lived a lion who was very strong and brave. He liked to roar really loudly, making all the animals in the forest shake with fear. One day, he decided to roar at a tall and big statue that stood in the middle of a meadow. He was very foolish and thought he could scare a statue! + +He roared and roared as loud as he could. But the statue didn't move. He kept roaring, louder and louder, but the statue still stood still and strong. He realized that he was being foolish and the statue could never be scared by a loud roar. + +The lion was embarrassed but he soon shook it off and he went back to the forest, determined to never roar at a statue again. He was much wiser now! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was scared of the dark. + +One night, the moon was high in the sky and he had to go to bed. As he was about to go to sleep he heard a strange noise outside. + +He was very scared and he hid under the covers. He heard the noise getting closer and closer. Suddenly a big tip appeared at the window. It was so big he screamed with fear. + +The tip was actually a giant and friendly elephant. It wanted to come in and eat some food with the little boy. + +The boy was still scared, but soon he was joined by all his friends and they all ate together. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was an old man with a bald head. His name was John and he lived in a big house. + +John was a very quiet man. He never talked to anyone and he spent a lot of time alone in his house. + +One day, it started raining outside and John's house got wet. He looked around and saw something was broken. He wanted to fix it. + +So John went to his box of tools and took out a hammer and some nails. He worked hard to try and fix the broken thing. + +After some time, it was done and everything was quiet again. John was happy. He had fixed the problem and the house was dry once more. +Tommy was an angry three year old. He was mad because his scale was broken. + +He didn't know why he had to use the scale, but he hated it. He felt so ashamed of the broken scale. He wanted to throw it away. + +His mom saw how upset Tommy was about the broken scale. She said, "Tommy, don't be ashamed. It happens to everyone sometimes. We can go buy a new scale tomorrow." + +Tommy shook his head no. He hugged the broken scale and said, "It's OK, mom. I still love it." + +His mom smiled and hugged Tommy back. She talked softly to Tommy and said, "You can still use the broken scale to make more special memories. That's why I kept it so long." + +Tommy smiled, too. He realized he didn't have to hate the broken scale. They could make more happy moments with their special scale. +Sammy was having a nice day in the park. He was excited to play with his friends at the playground. Suddenly, it started to rain. Sammy and his friends had to quickly leave the playground. + +They all ran over to Sammy's big house. The front door was wide open. They all ran inside and found a big, comfy couch. The couch was fit for them all, so they all sat down. + +They all started to get wet from the rain, so Sammy ran over to his dresser and found some towels. He passed them out to all his friends. Everyone started to dry off. + +Once they were all dry, they all laid on the couch with a big smile on their faces. They were happy to be dry and snug again. They enjoyed the rest of the day inside Sammy's house. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was very young, only three years old. One day, he saw a shirt. He wanted to raise it high in the air, so he tried his best to pick it up. He couldn't raise it very far and he felt sad, but he kept trying. + +After he tried and tried, he eventually raised the shirt above his head and it looked so big. As he waved it around, he heard something. It was an empty sound, which made him even more curious. He wanted to know what was inside the shirt. + +He looked around until he found a place to keep it safe. He found a big box and put the shirt inside. He was so happy! He waved the shirt one more time before he put it away. +Once upon a time, there was a bad musician. He had not played his music for a very long time and it made him feel very sad. He wanted to make people happy with his music, but he did not know how. + +One day, the musician decided to stay outside and he began to play his instrument. Soon, people started to go to the musician's house to listen to his music. Everyone was happy and they sang and danced along. + +The bad musician felt so good that he decided to remain outside and play his music every day. He played for many hours and soon people came to listen to him no matter how bad the weather was. + +The musician continued to remain and play his music for everyone. Even though it was difficult sometimes, the musician stayed strong and kept making people happy with his music. That is why the bad musician became a very famous musician. +Tommy was very angry. He had been playing in the garden, and he wanted to finish digging so he could make a new pond. But he couldn't find the spade! He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +He stomped around in a huff, when he noticed a big pile of sand in the corner. Then, he saw his spade! He was so happy. He ran over, grabbed it, and started digging. + +He finished the hole quickly and ran inside for a bucket of water. When he came back, he filled up the hole with water. He had made a pond! He was very proud of himself, and he knew his Dad would be proud too. + +Tommy smiled to himself and went inside for some dinner. He couldn't wait to show Dad his new pond. +John was playing in the park when he saw a dog. He thought it was very big, so he got a bit scared. He looked at the dog for a few seconds and then decided to examine it. He walked over and the dog didn't bark, so he felt a bit better. He bent down to get a closer look and noticed that the dog was feeling uncomfortable. John moved away and the dog started to feel relaxed again. John was happy that he had been able to help the dog. He waved goodbye and went back to playing. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Mary and Jill. + +One day, they wanted to pull a surprise. Mary said, "Let's get some milk!" + +So they ran to the store and got a bright carton of milk. + +They ran back home and started pulling on a big rope. + +Suddenly, a big box came out! + +Inside there were lots of toys! + +Mary and Jill had so much fun playing with the toys. Then they opened the milk and had a nice drink. + +It was such a fun day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to explore and have fun, so she went outside. + +She watched the birds flying high up in the sky. She watched the leaves twirling and swirling in the wind. Everything seemed so fun and exciting! + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise that gave Jane a shock. It was thunder! Jane knew she had to be careful. But then she saw something amazing. + +It was a flexible rainbow! The colors were so bright and beautiful. Jane was so happy she could watch the rainbow. + +The rainbow lasted for a few moments, and then disappeared. Jane wished she could watch it forever. But she knew she would have to come back another day and maybe she would see it again. +Billy was a little boy who loved to play. He had a big brother who looked out for him. One day, Billy and his brother decided to go for a walk. They stopped by the park, where Billy saw something orange. He ran up to it and it turned out to be a sign. The sign had two big words written on it. His brother thought the sign said that it was a special playground. So they went into the playground and had lots of fun! Billy's brother helped him go down the orange slide and they even had a race to the swings. + +After they finished playing, they went home. Billy was so happy because he learned a new word. He kept saying the word sign over and over until his brother laughed. + +Billy was ready to go out and play again the next day. He was very happy that his big brother had taken him to the park to play and learn something new. +Lola was a little girl who loved playing in the sun. One day she decided to go explore a meadow she had never been to before. When she got to the meadow, a soft breeze was blowing. + +Lola saw a graceful tree in the shade and she ran towards it. She lay down in the soft grass under the tree and looked at the sky. + +When Lola was done playing, she noticed the soft grass was dry and the shade from the tree made it so comfortable. She crawled into the shade and lay on the ground until she fell asleep. + +The sun kept shining, but the grace of the tree and the shade kept Lola cool and dry as she napped. When she woke up, she jumped up, feeling rested and happy! +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was brave, but he was also a little bit scared. One day he heard a loud noise coming from outside. He peeked out the window and gasped! + +Standing outside was a big and tall man holding a whip. He was yelling at the animals in the field. The man's voice was loud and deep. + +The boy was so scared that he wanted to run away. But his legs were frozen with fear. Suddenly, the man turned around and looked straight at the boy. + +The man's eyes were like two hard rocks. The whip was thick and hard. The man shouted "Go away!" + +The boy quickly ran away and hid. He was so scared that he couldn't stop shaking. He was relieved when the man finally went away. + +The boy stayed hidden until he was sure that the man was gone. With a sigh of relief, he finally came out of hiding. He was so glad that the frightening man was gone! + +The End! +Once upon a time there was a rare dancer. She always loved to dance in her sparkly tutu. One night, it rained and rainwater soaked her tutu. She looked at the soaked skirt and began to cry. + +She did not know what to do. She thought that the rain had ruined her tutu and she could never wear it again. + +Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared. She told the dancer that she could help. She waved her wand and the tutu became brand new! + +The dancer was so happy. She thanked the fairy and then danced the night away. She twirled and spun around, showing off her beautiful, rare tutu. The fairy smiled and watched her joyfully dance. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a shop. Every day, the shop opened and people came in to buy foods and toys. But one day, something strange happened. The shop started to speak! + +At first, the people were scared and ran away. But then they came back to see what was happening. The shop started to talk in a harsh voice and said that it wanted to be closed. + +So the people closed the shop and went home. They never saw the shop again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl called Molly. Every morning Molly would get up and run outside to play in the sunshine. + +One day, Molly was so excited about playing that she didn't notice a thief sneaking up behind her. The thief tried to take Molly's toys, but Molly was too fast for him. + +Molly shouted for help and a kind woman heard her. The kind woman ran to Molly and chased the thief away. Then, to show her gratitude, Molly gave the kind woman a big hug. + +Molly's parents were very relieved that she was safe and thanked the kind woman. To show her appreciation, they gave the kind woman a basket of delicious treats. + +The kind woman smiled and said thank you. Molly was so happy she hugged her parents and thanked them too. From that day on, Molly always made sure to be careful and never forget how amazing it felt to be given such kindness. The End. +Once upon a time, there lived a young girl named Eva. One day, she noticed a shiny, sparkly diamond on the ground. She picked it up, and it began to lead the way. + +Eva followed the sparkling diamond and soon found herself in a dark, gloomy forest. She continued to follow the glimmering diamond. + +After walking for a while, Eva came to a secret cave. The diamond was leading her to the entrance. In the dark and dreary cave, she found a door. Eva took a deep breath, opened the door, and stepped into the cave. + +Inside, Eva discovered a beautiful garden full of colorful flowers, twinkling stars, and a magical waterfall. At the very center, she saw the diamond, which was now even more sparkly. + +The diamond had led her to a place of beauty and light, and Eva was filled with joy. Eva smiled, thanked the diamond for leading her, and headed back home. +Once upon a time there was a little jug. It was filled with milk and was very full. One day the little jug vanished! No one knew where it had gone. + +Everyone was sad and started looking for the jug. They looked under the tables, chairs and even in the cupboards. But the jug was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, the little jug reappeared! It was back where it had vanished from. Everyone was so happy to see the jug again. + +The little jug had gone on a magical adventure and was full of stories to tell. From then on, the jug never vanished again and everyone was very happy. +Carol and her dad were going on an adventure. They jumped into the open jeep and drove off down the bumpy road. Carol was so excited to explore. As they drove along, they stopped to take in the beautiful scenery. Carol loved the look of the tall growing trees and cool, blue river. + +They drove a bit further and soon stopped outside a huge building. Carol bounced out of the jeep and saw a group of children playing. She couldn’t wait to join them. + +Carol and her dad played together until the sun began to set. It was time to go home. They hopped back into the jeep and drove away. The wind felt warm in Carol’s hair as they drove along. She fell asleep listening to the sound of the road. + +When Carol woke up, she was surprised to find the jeep had stopped. She looked out of the window and saw that they had reached home. Carol couldn’t wait to see what new adventure the next day would bring. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. It was very strong and had a lot of power. It zoomed down the road and made loud noises. Everyone was excited. + +One day, the truck broke down. The driver was sad and tried to fix it, but nothing was working. He called for help, and the tow truck came to help. The tow truck was even bigger and more powerful than the other truck. + +The driver was so excited. He thanked the tow truck driver. Then the tow truck driver wrapped a tight rope around the broken truck. He pulled the broken truck back to the shop. + +The driver was so happy, he bought the tow truck driver a lunch. They both had a delicious meal and laughed. Finally the broken truck was fixed and the driver thanked the tow truck driver again. + +Everyone was excited that the old truck was working again. The driver was glad to have his truck back and he had a new appreciation for its power. +Once there was a little monster who wanted to have some snacks. He was very alert and looked around the corner to spy out the kitchen. He spotted a tasty pastry! He quickly and quietly crept over to it. He grabbed it and started to chew it up. The pastry was so yummy that he forgot he was sneaky and started to munch too loudly. His mom heard him and caught the little monster in the act! He was quickly scolded but was given a new pastry for being so alert. He was so happy and went off to start chewing his new pastry. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was the best at school, she knew lots of things. But one day, Daisy was scared and sad. + +Why? She had a test. It was a big test, and she didn't want to do it. + +Her mommy saw Daisy's sad face and said: "Don't worry, I'm here to provide you with help and support". Daisy smiled- she felt better. + +Mommy took Daisy to the test. But when they got there, the room was very filthy. The floor was dirty and the walls were full of dust! Daisy was so surprised! + +But Daisy's mommy smiled and said "Don't worry, Daisy - I'm here to help you. I will provide you with clean paper, so you can do your test." + +Daisy was very happy and did her test. She did an amazing job and felt very proud. And from that day on she wasn't scared of tests anymore! +Once upon a time, there was a good little sheep. He lived on a wide, green farm. One day, the little sheep wanted to escape. He felt so brave and daring. + +He started running as fast as he could. He galloped, jumped, and leapt all across the farm. Suddenly, he heard a loud horn. It was the farmer! He was trying to find the little sheep. + +The little sheep kept running until the farmer was gone. He had escaped! He looked around and smiled with joy. He was glad he was away from the farmer and safe. + +The little sheep thanked his bravery and courage for helping him escape. He was now happy, safe and free on the wide, green farm. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who went on a boat ride in the ocean. They watched the waves while the sun was shining brightly. Then the mommy and daddy saw something up ahead. It was a big wreck! It was huge and smelled funny. The mommy was proud that she and the daddy spotted the wreck first. + +Then even more people came to watch the wreck. Everyone wanted to see the big wreck close-up. But it was too deep for them to get close. So everyone just watched it from the boat. + +The daddy wanted to be the most proud. He made the mommy and daddy race around the wreck. The mommy was so fast that the daddy couldn't keep up. He laughed and laughed when the mommy won the race. + +The mommy and daddy had lots of fun watching the wreck. They were so proud. + +The End. +Once there was a cute little puppy. He loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a zip. He shook it and it made the most wonderful sound! He was so excited! He ran and ran, scattering the zip everywhere! + +He stopped at a tree and he saw some squirrels. They were so cute! He wanted to play with them. He started to scatter his zip around the tree, so the squirrels could play with it too. When the zip hit the ground, it made a great sound and the squirrels were delighted! + +They all began to scatter around, hopping and playing with the zip. It was so much fun! Even the little puppy joined in with the fun, and he was so happy. + +They played until the sun went down and the stars appeared in the sky. Then, the puppy gathered up all of his zip and the squirrels said goodbye. But they all promised to play together again soon! +Once upon a time, there was a turkey. He was getting very hungry. He wanted to find something to eat. He looked and looked, but couldn't find anything. + +He decided he would have to go out and search. But it was getting dark outside. He was scared of being alone. + +He kept walking until he saw something. It was a filthy barn. He could smell food coming from inside. +So he got closer and he saw that it was full of food! He was so happy! He ran inside and started to eat. + +He got enough for a big, juicy turkey dinner. He was so full, and he felt so content. He had the best dinner of his life! +Mama was doing the laundry. It was thick and heavy. She had to cut it up so it was easier to move. + +Mama got the scissors and carefully cut the laundry into pieces. She was very careful not to cut herself. After, the laundry was much easier for Mama to carry. + +Mama took the cut laundry outside. She hung it up on the clothesline and it blew in the wind. Mama smiled, she liked the way the cut laundry looked in the sunshine. + +Mama was happy with the work she had done. The laundry was all cut up, and now it was hanging happily in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named May. May was only three years old, and she was really curious. One day, she noticed something very interesting in her grandma's house. + +May found a needle and thread, and she enjoyed watching as grandma raised the needle up and down. Grandma was very good at stitching and she made very pretty things. May wanted to learn how to make those special pretty things too. + +May asked her grandma to teach her. Grandma was happy to show May how to raise the needle up and down to make different kinds of stitches. + +May practiced hard and soon she got very good. She learned how to make buttons and loops and some special tricky stitches. It was very interesting and May was very proud of herself. + +And May kept on stitching and making interesting things until she was a grownup. She will always remember how grandma taught her to raise the needle and make beautiful stitches. +Harry was three years old and he always had big plans. He wanted to be a pilot when he grew up and fly all around the world. His parents were very proud of his ambitions and they decided to help him achieve his dreams. + +First, they bought him a tiny suit. It was made of blue cotton, with a hat that had a gold badge. He was so excited! He immediately put it on and started to plan his future. + +His dad said it was time to take him to a special place. They got in their car and drove for many hours. When they arrived, Harry saw a big airport, surrounded by tall buildings. He couldn't believe it was so distant from home! + +He was even more excited when he entered the airport. Everywhere he looked, he saw people wearing different suits. He knew for sure he wanted to wear a special suit like that when he'd be a pilot. He was determined to achieve his dream! +Molly used her cricket. It was brown. She jumped and hit it across the room. It flew through the air making a loud noise. She chased it and used her hands to grab it. Then she used her feet to kick it. She giggled and kicked it again. + +Molly used her cricket outside too. She chased it around the grass and rolled it in the dirt. She used her cricket to play catch with her friends. They all had their own brown cricket for the game. + +Molly really liked her cricket. It was fun to use. She played with it every day and made lots of memories. It was her favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very lucky because she had a big window in her room. She loved to look out the window and see the birds in the trees and the clouds in the sky. + +One day, when Lucy was looking out the window, she saw a nice big bed with a soft pillow and a fuzzy blanket. She thought it looked so cozy! She was so excited, she had to take a nap on it. + +So Lucy jumped into the bed and rested her head on the pillow. She was so relaxed and cozy, she fell asleep right away. She had the most peaceful nap ever! + +When she woke up, she felt very refreshed and full of energy. She thanked her lucky stars for the window and the cozy place to rest. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a baby who liked to go on adventures. One sunny day, the baby decided to travel. The baby put on an orange hat and a pair of orange shoes, grabbed a handful of oranges, and set off. + +The baby walked for a long time, and eventually came to a big bridge. The bridge was made of wood and stretched far across the water. The baby was nervous to travel across it, but wanted to see what was on the other side. So, the baby took a deep breath and started to carefully walk across the bridge. + +The baby looked around as it walked and saw all sorts of things. Then, the baby stopped and pointed at a big orange bird! The bird had bright orange feathers and was singing a happy song. The baby watched the bird for a moment, then continued on its journey. + +Finally, the baby made it to the other side of the bridge. There, the baby saw beautiful orange flowers and even some orange butterflies! The baby was so excited and started picking the oranges in the flowers and chasing the butterflies. The baby was so happy and had a wonderful time exploring! + +When it was time to go home, the baby grabbed a few more oranges and started back across the bridge. The baby had a special day and wouldn't forget the adventure it had. +Once upon a time, three little bears decided to go for a walk. They marched through the forest and were happy to hear all the singing birds. They were almost at the other side of the forest when they heard a loud horn. The bears were scared and stopped in their tracks. They looked around and saw a long train. It was very serious and all the bears were afraid. The train slowly marched past, making loud noises. The bears slowly started to march again, but this time they kept their eyes open for any more surprises. Soon they reached the end of the forest and had a fun day. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree. The tree could stretch very tall and wide, it seemed to go on forever! + +At the top of the tree was a big fat nut. The nut was a delicious treat and it was a beautiful sight to see. + +One very miserable squirrel decided he wanted the nut all for himself. He scurried up the trunk of the tall tree and quickly grabbed the nut with his claws. + +But then the tree started to stretch, he stretched and stretched until the nut was far away from the squirrel's reach. The squirrel was so sad and he couldn't get to his nut! He was miserable, and he couldn't do anything about it. + +The squirrel sulked away, never forgetting the delicious nut that he so badly wanted. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to go to the store by himself. One day, he went to the store and when he got there he saw an envelope on the ground. He was curious so he picked it up and opened it. He saw some pretty coins inside and he wanted to keep them so he decided to steal them. + +He quickly put them in his pocket and ran away from the store. But he felt bad for stealing so he went back to the store and put the envelope back where he found it. He said “sorry†and then ran back home. + +That night he had dinner with his family. As he was eating, he remembered the envelope and the pretty coins and felt sad. He wished he hadn’t stolen them and knew he wouldn’t do it again. He was sorry he had done it. + +The next morning he went back to the store and saw the envelope was still there. He was happy that nothing had been stolen. From then on, he never tried to steal again. +Once there was a large bear who loved to rest. Every day he would take a nap in the sun. He loved it so much he decided one day to find the perfect place to rest. He walked and walked until he came to a large cross. He sat down and rested his head against the cross. The warmth of the sun made him feel so peaceful and he closed his eyes. Before he knew it he had fallen asleep. He dozed off for hours until he woke up refreshed. From then on whenever he needed a nice place to rest, he would visit the large cross for an afternoon nap. +Once there was a little boy who loved to go fishing. He had a sparkly blue fish tank, and a sparkly fishing rod. He asked the nice lady at the store for a hook, and she gave him a shiny new one. + +One morning he went out to the lake to try his luck fishing. He put his hook in the water, and sat very still and quiet. All of a sudden he heard a funny noise. + +He listened very carefully, and suddenly he heard a voice. It said, "Come here little boy, I have a surprise for you!" He couldn't believe his ears. He followed the sound, and saw a fake little boat with a friendly-looking old man inside it. + +The old man said, "I have something special for you! Come closer and you will see." The little boy stepped closer, and the old man gave him a sparkly gold fish. He was so delighted! The little boy thanked the old man, put his prize fish in the fish tank at home and continued to go fishing for more surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat. He lived in a nice, cozy house with his owner. Every day, the cat liked to take a small nap in the garden. One day, while he was sleeping, he heard a strange noise. He opened one eye and saw a big blue ball rolling towards him. The noise was coming from the ball! He was so curious that he started rolling the ball back with his paw. He played this game all day, rolling the ball back and forth with great delight. His owner was amazed at how the fat cat was having so much fun. He laughed and laughed until bed time! That day, the fat cat's day was made by that little blue ball, and from then on, every sunny day in the garden, he would wait for it to roll by so he could play again! +Once upon a time, there was a family who loved to drive in their car. The Daddy drove the car and Mommy sat in the front seat. In the back were two little boys, who were so glad to go on a new adventure. + +The family drove to the city, so they could look at all the fashions in the stores. The little boys loved to watch the city go by as they drove. Mommy and Daddy pointed out different things and the boys enjoyed telling them what they saw. + +Eventually, the family arrived in the city and got out of the car. They window-shopped and the boys pointed at all of the different things. They especially liked looking at the bright colors and sparkly shoes. + +When it was time to go, the boys were sad to leave but also glad that they had such an enjoyable day out. On the way home, the family talked about their wonderful day and looked forward to their next drive into the city. +Once upon a time, there was a bird with beautiful wings. It was so happy to have them, it would play and fly so high! + +One day, the bird felt different. It had a lot of work to do. It needed to load up its wings with heavy things. It tried so hard, every day! + +But it was so difficult for it. It kept trying and trying for days, but it just couldn’t do it! + +One day, the bird saw a big cloud. It felt like it was filled with something good. So the bird flew up, high into the cloud. + +Suddenly the bird felt so light! Its wings were no longer heavy and full. The bird felt so happy and flew away happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a rich family who lived in a big house. They had lots of toys, a nice garden and lots of nice food. + +One day, the family heard some news on the radio. It said that a big competition was happening and the winner would get a lot of money! The family decided they should use this chance to get even richer. + +They decided to work together to make a special project and submit it. They worked hard, but finally they finished it. + +They sent their project off and waited to see what would happen. A few days later, they heard some more news. They had won the competition and were now even richer than before! Everyone was so excited and happy. They celebrated the news with a big party. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dolphin. He was swimming in the big blue ocean. He was looking for something fun to do. + +The dolphin saw something shiny. He went to it and saw two pieces split in two! He didn't know what it was, but he took the pieces and brought them to his friends. + +His friends looked at the pieces and said they were different. One was blue and the other was pink. They decided to make a game. The goal was to get the pieces back together. + +The dolphin and his friends worked together to make the pieces fit. Eventually, it worked and they put the pieces together. The dolphin was very happy. He was glad that he found something to do with his friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Tess. She loved to add things together. One day, she decided to make a yummy lemon drink. She went to the kitchen and grabbed a lemon. She held the lemon and tried to add water to it but she couldn't find the cup. Then she noticed a puddle on the floor. It was very wet. She put the lemon in the puddle and squeezed it really hard until the puddle was full of lemon juice. She smiled and said "tasty". Then she added honey and milk to the lemon juice and it tasted delicious. The end. +Once there was a small boy named Jack. He wanted to belong with the other children in his playground. But he was always sad and angry because he didn't have any real friends. One day at the playground he saw a big truck. He was so excited he couldn't help it! He raced to the truck and jumped in. Then he saw a big arm sticking out of the truck. He touched it with his hand. Suddenly, the arm hugged him tightly! It was an amazing feeling. Jack felt like he belonged. He made a new friend that day. From that day on, Jack was always happy and never felt the same loneliness and anger again. +One day, a 3-year-old child went to school. She was very excited! At school, she learned lots of things. She spoke to her friends, and they had lots of fun. + +The child saw a rare animal at school. It was so special! All of the children wanted to see it. The teacher let them take a closer look at it. + +The child was so happy! She started singing and talking to the rare animal. The other children speak too, and everyone had a great time. + +When it was time to go, the child was very sad. She waved goodbye to all of her friends and the rare animal. Then, she left school and went back home. +The four friends were going on an adventure. They took each step carefully as they remove their boots. Thud, thud. As each foot hit the ground, the friends were excited. + +Soon, the group came to a pitch. It was dark and spooky, but the friends were brave. They decided to explore. + +The friends were enjoying their journey when they came across something spicy. It was a red chilli pepper! One of the friends picked it up and suggested that they take it home with them. + +The four friends couldn't believe it! They each took a bite of the spicy pepper and removed a seed. + +The friends enjoyed their journey home and the spicy pepper. They had a great adventure and a tasty snack. +Once there was a happy family who loved to do fun things together. One day, the father went to the beach and he saw a magical box. He pushed the box open and out flew a little bird. It flew around in the sky, singing a beautiful song and releasing its toes up high. + +The bird was so happy to be free and it felt healthy and strong. It flew around the beach and it made the family smile. The family watched the bird as it flew around for a few more minutes and finally flew away into the horizon. + +The family was so excited to have released the bird and to know that it was healthy and free. The father decided to keep the magical box and the family went home happy, knowing that the bird was free to travel the world. +One day, Johnny was walking in the park. He was looking for some fun! Suddenly, he spotted a penny on the ground. Johnny smiled, then he bent down to pick it up. + +But, just as he was about to grab it, a man said, "That penny belongs to me!" Johnny looked up and saw the man frowning at him. Johnny felt guilty. He quickly dropped the penny and stepped away. + +The man thanked Johnny for being honest. Then, he said if Johnny was a good boy, he could keep the penny! Johnny was so happy. He quickly grabbed the penny and ran back home. He was proud to be so honest! +Sally was a three-year-old girl who loved looking at things in detail. She would examine everything she saw and never miss a thing. One day, Sally went to the store with her mom. When they got there, Sally saw some beautiful clothes. + +She examined each piece of clothing and admired their fashion. The dress she liked the most was a red one. Sally was so excited! She wanted to wear the red dress right away. + +Sally twirled around in the red dress and felt like a princess. Her mom was so happy to see her daughter having so much fun. She hugged Sally and said she looked like a real princess! + +Sally was so proud that she had found a beautiful red dress to wear. She was so excited to show everyone the dress and examine it even more. +John was very alert when he went outside to do the laundry. He carried the basket of laundry to the clothesline, and hung up all of the bright shirts and shorts. When he was done, John stood back and admired his work. + +John then sat down outside and started to relax. He felt the warm sun on his skin, and the breeze moved his hair. He could smell the fresh laundry in the air. + +John watched the flag flapping in the wind. He closed his eyes to enjoy the peaceful moment. After a few minutes, John stood up and looked around. All of the laundry was still in place. + +John went back inside, satisfied and happy. Now he could focus on enjoying the rest of his day and knowing that his laundry was finished. +One day, Tommy the Tiger was walking in the forest when he saw something shiny. As he walked closer, he saw that it was a yellow ball. He wanted to play with it, so he said hi to the ball. But the ball didn't answer. That's when Tommy noticed that the ball was not real, but a toy. He wanted to play a game with it, so he pushed the ball. When it moved, Tommy got excited. He had found a playful friend. + +The two of them chased each other and played hide and seek. Tommy even let the ball win some of the games. Tommy was having so much fun that he forgot to tell the truth. He was telling the ball made-up stories. But the ball was so kind, it let Tommy lie to it. + +At the end of the day, Tommy and his new yellow friend said goodbye. They will meet again soon, when Tommy comes to play in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very hungry, so he went looking for something to eat. He was walking along when he saw a big clock hanging on the wall. It was a pretty clock and he wanted to clap his hands and make it ring. He clapped and clapped, but nothing happened. So he kept walking and looking for food. Suddenly he heard a noise. He looked around and he saw a bird clapping its wings. The little boy smiled and clapped his hands too. He was happy he finally heard a clap. He followed the sound and soon he found a bakery. There were lots of cakes and treats. He was so happy and he enjoyed a delicious snack. Yummy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was very small and she felt helpless. One day, Mary's mom gave her a celery to eat. Mary tried it, but it tasted funny. She did not like it. + +Mary acted sad. She wanted to eat something delicious. So, Mary's mom gave her delicious cookies. Mary was so happy! She gobbled them up. With her tummy full, Mary danced and laughed with joy. + +Mary's mom noticed how Mary loved the cookies. She knew how terrible celery tasted, so she decided to never make Mary eat it again. Mary was so relieved, and from then on she only ate delicious snacks + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a small baby lamb. He was so helpless and scared. He had been all alone in the big, wide world. One day, a kind farmer found him. The farmer put the baby lamb in his truck and drove him to a safe and warm place - a stable. As soon as the lamb arrived at the stable, the farmer put him into a comfortable pen with hay. The farmer smiled and said, "You will be safe here!" Then the farmer left. + +The baby lamb was so happy to be in the stable. He looked around and saw other animals such as cows, horses anda flock of sheep. He felt so much better knowing he had some company. + +Soon, the farmer returned. He had brought food and supplies to the stable. He walked into each pen and delivered the food. The baby lamb was so glad to have a warm, delicious meal. After that, he felt much better. + +The farmer made sure all the animals had enough food and a comfortable home. He was so kind. Now, the baby lamb is safe and happy living in the stable with his new family. He knows he will always be taken care of and will never be helpless again! +Once there was a furry deer. The deer was very happy living in the forest. One day, the deer decided it wanted to paint. The deer found a box of paints and a brush. The deer started to paint pictures of its beautiful home in the forest. It painted trees, flowers and a big blue sky. + +The deer was so excited with its painting. The other animals in the forest came to see the deer's painting. Everyone said it was very beautiful. + +The deer was feeling very happy and proud. It ran around the forest, showing the other animals its painting. Everyone smiled and enjoyed the beautiful painting. The furry deer had made a special gift for its home in the forest. +Billy was a curious boy who always wanted to explore his house. One day he decided to climb the bookshelf. His dad saw him and said firmly, "Billy, you must not do that. It is not flexible and you can get hurt!" + +But Billy didn't listen. He kept on climbing and knocked some books off the bookshelf. His dad was not happy. He ran up to him and said, "Billy, you need to be careful and not climb the bookshelf. So I am going to put a gate here to prevent you from climbing it again." + +Billy was disappointed. But he knew his dad was trying to keep him safe. So he agreed to stay away from the bookshelf and promised to be careful. His dad was happy and hugged him tightly. Billy was now extra careful and did not try to climb the bookshelf again. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She saw a big box and wanted to gather it all up. As she did, Lucy saw lots of different things and was very excited. + +She collected all the pieces but then she got upset when she realised that she didn't have the right key to open the box. She looked everywhere, trying to find the key. + +Finally she found it in a special place. Lucy was so happy, as she put the key into the lock and turned it round. + +When the box finally opened, Lucy saw lots of amazing toys inside. She was so excited that she had managed to do it all by herself and the box was now all hers! +Once there was a caterpillar. It was very bored and lonely. One day, it spotted a flower in the distance. The caterpillar was excited because it had never seen such a bright and colourful flower before. + +The caterpillar was determined to get closer to the flower, so it started to crawl. But it soon realised it was too difficult. It was exhausted and had almost given up. + +Just then, a tiny bird swooped down and offered to help. The Bird said, "You must surrender and let me carry you to the flower". The caterpillar was unsure, but it knew it was too tired to do it alone. So it agreed and the bird carefully picked up the caterpillar and flew away. + +The caterpillar was amazed as the bird took it to the flower. It was so bright and beautiful - it was more than it had ever imagined! The caterpillar thanked the bird for its help and from that day onwards, it was never bored again! +One day, a little girl and her mum went to the park. The little girl was so excited to play, she ran around and laughed. Her mum saw her and smiled. + +The little girl was playing with another little girl. She noticed the other girl was crying. The little girl asked, "Why are you crying?" + +The other girl said, "My mum said I need to behave better, but I don't know how." + +The little girl's mum said, "Let's show her how it's done. + +The little girl nodded. She said, "You can play with us. We will be nice and behave nicely. We will help each other." + +The other little girl smiled and said, "That sounds great! I feel so much better already." + +The little girl's mum said, "Let's get some honey to celebrate. We can all have a little taste." + +The little girl and her new friend were very excited. They smiled and felt embarrassed but also proud. They had all behaved so nicely. + +The little girl and her mum smiled. They knew that being kind and behaving was the best way to make friends. +Once there was a little bird. The bird was spoiled and wanted something special. So the bird started to look for something special. + +Soon the little bird found a nest. The nest was covered with leaves. The bird was happy and the nest was warm and cozy. + +The bird took some feathers from its own feathers and started to cover the nest with soft feathers. The bird made sure the nest was very soft and warm. + +The bird settled in the nest and was very happy. It cooed with joy and sang away, feeling very spoiled in its nice, cozy nest. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. Mary loved to explore and one day she decided to go to the beach. The sun was shining and the water was blue. + +Mary looked around and saw that the sand was white and powdery. She ran over and saw two crabs digging in the sand. She was so excited. + +Mary tried to pick up the crabs but they were too fast. She tried to lift them but they were too heavy. Mary got a bright idea. + +She ran to the nearby dock and scooped up some blue powder in her bucket. Then, she ran back to the crabs and sprinkled the powder on them. + +Lo and behold, the powder made the crabs light enough for Mary to lift! She joyfully lifted the crabs and carried them to the water. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Marci. She loved to play pretend and explore the world. One day her mom told her they were going to a festival at the park. Marci was very excited and couldn't wait to go. So off they went to the festival. + +At the festival, Marci saw lots of fun things to do like jumping in a bouncy house, playing with bubbles and eating yummy treats. But Marci was starting to worry because she hadn't seen anything sour. She wanted something sour to eat. She started to look around and finally found a big bowl of sour candy. + +Marci grabbed a handful and ate them quickly. They were so sour! Marci was so happy and began to enjoy the rest of the festival. She had so much fun eating sour candy and playing games. + +At the end of the day, Marci was happy and worry free. +Once upon a time, there was a furry animal named Avocado. Every day Avocado invited his friends and neighbours over for lunch. One day, Avocado invited a rabbit, a fox, and a squirrel to come eat the yummy food he had cooked. + +The rabbit was so excited! He brought a carrot as a surprise. The fox had some delicious berries. The squirrel brought an extra nut that he had found. + +Avocado made a big salad with all the food they brought. Everyone had a wonderful time eating it and they said it was the best salad they had ever had! + +After lunch, Avocado invited his friends to come back and visit again soon. Everyone said they would, and they all said bye and went home with smiles on their faces. Avocado waved goodbye and went back inside, very happy that his friends had enjoyed the meal he had cooked for them. +Molly was very excited. Grandma had brought a big surprise for her. A new cupboard! Molly jumped up and opened it. Inside, she saw many delicate things. Grandma told Molly to be careful and handle with care. But Molly was too excited to listen. She opened the cupboard doors with a loud 'bang'. Inside, she saw some pretty dolls! Molly quickly grabbed them and started playing. + +Grandma asked Molly to put the dolls back in the cupboard. But Molly was having too much fun. Grandma decided to release Molly from the cupboard and they both went outside to play. + +Molly learned her lesson. Grandma taught Molly to always treat the delicate items with care. Molly thanked Grandma for the new cupboard, she always took good care of it. +Once upon a time there was a monster who wanted to learn more about history. He wanted to learn about who lived in the past, what their lives were like, and who made important changes. Every day he would read about stories of the past. + +One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He set off to explore some old, forgotten places and find out about the forgotten stories of history. His journey took him through forests, over mountains and deep into caves. + +While exploring, he discovered something disgusting. He had found a stone covered in mold, but upon closer inspection the stone had been carved with ancient writing and symbols. He realised it must be a very old and important piece of history. + +He decided to take the stone with him on his journey and to document the writing and symbols and preserve this important piece of history. He was so glad he'd gone on this adventure and been able to uncover this past. +Once upon a time, there was a tall girl who had an exam. She was very scared because she didn't know what it was. She was worried that she wouldn't do well. + +The girl took her exam and tried her best. When she was done, she was really happy. She knew that she had done her best and felt so proud of herself. + +At the end of the exam, the girl did really well. She got an A+! She was so happy and laughed with joy. + +Finally, the exam was over and the tall girl felt so relieved. She had done an amazing job and was proud of herself. She would never forget her exam and the feeling of accomplishment when it ended. +Once there was a little boy who liked to wave at people. He waved hello to the birds in the sky and waved goodbye to the clouds. One day he found his body was very useful. He could use it to run and jump and wave. He ran around the park waving at everyone he saw. He waved to the old lady with a big smile on her face. He waved to the park keeper and the little dog that was playing in the grass. He waved and waved until it was time to go home. Even when he got home he kept on waving. He waved at the birds outside his window and at the trees in his garden. He couldn’t stop waving, he was so happy. +Once there was a little girl. Her mommy said it was time for a haircut. But the little girl didn't want to. She was scared of the scissors because she thought they looked dangerous. Her mommy tried to comfort her but the little girl refused to go to the salon. She started to tear up. Then her mommy remembered that her little brother had just gotten a new toy. She offered it to her daughter if she would get her haircut. The little girl was happy and the tears stopped. When she was done with the haircut, she felt much better. She played with her new toy all day and never thought about the dangerous scissors again. +Once upon a time, there was a duck who lived in a pond. The duck was big and bright and had a yellow and green feathers. It was an amazing duck! + +One day, the sun was shining brightly and the little duck wanted to go out and explore the world. So the duck said, "let me be free!" + +A kind fish heard the duck's request and said, "yes, you can go explore the world and find new adventures". So the duck left the pond, flapping its wings and flying away. + +As the duck flew, it saw so many wonderful things. The trees were so tall, the sky was so blue and the animals were so fun. The duck was amazed! + +Eventually, the duck returned to the pond and was so happy. It thanked the fish and said, "This was an amazing adventure. Let me go explore like this again!" + +And, with that, the duck began enjoying many more wonderful adventures and exploring the world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He liked to wear a tie, but he had a problem. The tie was not staying still. It kept spreading apart. + +The boy's daddy thought of something useful. He gave the boy some tape. The tape was strong and it helped the tie to stay together. + +The boy was happy. His tie stayed in place and he looked very smart. + +The boy wore his tie everyday. He was proud of it and he felt very grown up. He was happy that his daddy had thought of something so useful. +Once upon a time, there was a charming bear. He liked to play in the sunshine and hop around. One day, he decided he wanted to look his best. + +So he found a nice rock and used it as a tool to polish his fur. He moved the rock back and forth for a really long time. When he was done, he shone like the sun! + +He had done such a good job that all the birds in the sky started singing and the frogs in the pond were jumping for joy! + +From that day on, the bear was known as the most charming bear around. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Emma. She was only three years old. One day she went to the park with her family. At the park she saw some other children playing with balls. Emma felt jealous. She wanted a ball too. + +Mum said everything was okay. She said Emma could have a ball too. She gave Emma a pass to get a ball from the shop. + +Emma felt excited and happy. She ran to the shop and got a pink ball! + +The next day Emma was playing in the park with her new ball and the other children. Everyone was having lots of fun. Emma felt so happy that she had a ball like the other children. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a 3-year-old boy. The mom took the boy to a library to show him all the colorful books. + +The boy was amazed by the different colors and shapes of all the books. He wanted to explore them all. The mom helped the boy pick out some books and they sat on a colorful rug while they read together. + +The boy was so excited by the books with pictures of animals, shapes and letters. He wanted to look at everything and learn. + +The woman took him to a big table full of puzzles and games. He was fascinated by the colorful pieces and shapes. He put the pieces together and learned what some of the pictures and shapes meant. + +The boy had a great day at the library and came home with a smile on his face and a colorful bag of books! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so excited and could not wait. She wanted to dance. + +Whenever she heard music, she wanted to jump, wiggle, and spin. But her mummy said she had to be patient. + +So she went to the garden to find something that she could dance with. She saw a big radish lying there. The radish was so round, she knew it would be fun to dance with. + +The little girl smiled and started to dance with the radish. She twirled and spun with it as she sang and laughed. + +Mummy watched from the window and was so proud of her little girl. She was so happy, despite her impatience! +Once upon a time in the deep blue sea, there was a seal. He was a very friendly seal whose name was Bob. Everywhere he went, he would smile and wave hello to everyone he saw. + +One day, Bob was walking along the beach when he heard clapping coming from a nearby cave. As he approached he saw a group of other seals, clapping and celebrating! One of the seals noticed Bob and invited him to join the party. + +Bob started to dance around the cave with the other seals, doing leaps and flips in the air. The seals clapped and cheered Bob on, applauding his every move. + +When the party was over, the friendly seals said goodbye to Bob and thanked him for joining their celebration. Bob waved goodbye to all his new friends and left with a smile on his face. He had had the best time of his life, and he couldn't wait to come back for more! +One day, there was a boy who wanted to win. He stumbled upon a sandwich on the ground that was very dirty. He was so excited to see the sandwich because he thought it would make him win. + +He quickly picked up the sandwich and started to eat it. It was so yummy! But then he realised he needed to know what he needed to win. He asked a friendly bird who was sitting nearby and the bird said he needed to play a game. + +The boy was so happy. He agreed to play and to his surprise, he won his very first game. He was delighted and wanted to play more games. + +So that's what he did. He continued to play more and more games and he kept winning. Every time the boy won, he got a big hug from his mommy and daddy. He loved winning and the hugs were the best! +Once there was a girl who wanted to be an amazing counter. She wanted to count everything she saw! One day she went to the market to buy her favorite food - avocados. As she was looking for the biggest, ripest avocados, she started to count them. She touched the first one and said, "One!". Then she touched the next one and said, "Two!". Before long, she was counting all the avocados. People around her were wondering who this amazing counter was! After she had counted all the avocados, she took the biggest one home along with some apples and oranges. She was so proud of herself that she had managed to count them all correctly! Now she dreams of being an amazing counter! +Once upon a time there was an old lady. She lived all alone in a very big house. One day, the old lady decided she wanted to choose a special veil. She went to the market and looked at all the different veils. She saw a bright pink veil, a sparkly blue veil, and a beautiful white veil. She thought about all of the veils and carefully chose the old white veil. The old lady was so happy with her choice that she wore her new veil everywhere she went. Everyone loved her beautiful old white veil. +Once upon a time, there was a brain. He was feeling very lonely. He was thinking, "Where can I go?" He asked some of his friends, but they all said they had to stay home. The brain was sad and wanted to go somewhere. + +Suddenly, he had an idea! He thought, "I can go in a story!" So, he decided to go. He hopped out of his head, and flew away. + +The brain went to a park, but it was too busy. There were a lot of people, and he was still feeling lonely. Then he remembered a place his friends talked about. It was a lake. + +So, the brain flew to the lake. When he got there, it was so peaceful and beautiful. And he wasn't lonely anymore! He looked at the mountains in the distance and said, "This is where I want to stay!" + +He stayed by the lake all day. The brain had found a beautiful place and he was so happy! +Once upon a time, there lived two best friends – Benny and Abel. Benny was naughty and Abel was gentle. + +One day, they had a big fight. Benny was mad and wanted to win. He shouted and tried to hit Abel with his fist, but Abel was too fast. + +Abel quickly got a big shield and held it up to protect himself. Benny kept trying to fight with Abel, but he could not go past the shield. + +Benny was so angry that he pushed the shield aside and Abel fell down. He started to cry and Benny felt very sorry. He rushed to help Abel get up and gave him a big hug to show he was sorry for fighting. + +From then on, Benny and Abel never fought again. They remained best friends and were always very careful with each other. +Once upon a time there was a dependable pot. He lived on the stove and usually stayed very still. But one day he decided to go on an adventure. He moved around and stirred to a different spot. He felt the heat around him and it made him feel warm and excited. He stirred some more and soon he was in a completely different place. He had never seen anything like it before. Everywhere he looked he saw something new and exciting. He enjoyed stirring around and exploring his new discoveries. He felt dependable and he knew he could bravely explore. Eventually he moved back to the stove where he felt safe and secure. From that day on he was always dependable, but he still loved to stir to some new place every once in a while. +Mama was getting ready. She put on her dress, her shoes, and her hat and went over to the door. She opened it and outside was a man. He was big and made Mama scared. + +Mama closed the door and prepared for the man. She took a deep breath and opened the door again. The man was standing there smiling. Mama now knew it was OK. + +The man said hello and Mama said hello back. They talked for a little while and the man showed Mama something. It was a special surprise. Mama's eyes grew wide with excitement and happiness. + +The man had prepared a picnic for Mama. He had made all kinds of delicious food for them to enjoy, like sandwiches and fruits and sweet treats. + +Mama thanked the man and asked him to stay. He said yes and they enjoyed a lovely picnic together. Mama wasn't scared any more and they had a lot of fun. +Sophie was very sleepy and wanted to lie down for a bit. She observed the olive tree outside her window, the leaves waving and swaying in the wind. She wanted to play with it, but she was just too sleepy. She decided to take a nap and when she woke up, she saw a big, fat olive on the tree. + +Suddenly, her tummy began to rumble, and she remembered she was very hungry. Sophie carefully grabbed the olive and took it inside. She cut it into two pieces and ate it up. + +She felt much better after eating the olive and was no longer sleepy. She looked out the window, observed one more time the swaying leaves and was soon ready to play the day away! +Once upon a time there was a frog who was very restless. He was always looking for a new adventure! One day he decided to dive into a big pond. + +As he entered the water, he saw many beautiful things. He saw striped fish, big lily leaves and a lot of different colours. He felt very excited! + +Suddenly, he noticed a small, green turtle in the corner. The turtle said that it was about to have its exam. All the other animals in the pond gathered around the turtle to watch. + +The frog wanted to help his friend and so he decided to dive down to the bottom of the pond and find the answers to the exam. He wriggled and wobbled through the water, searching and searching. + +Finally, he found the answers! He swam back up to the surface and presented them to the turtle. Everyone cheered when the turtle passed its exam and the frog had earned lots of respect. + +The frog was so happy! He had had an amazing adventure and helped his friend too. From then on, he couldn’t wait to dive into the pond again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to roll down the hill in her backyard. Every time she rolled down the hill, she would giggle with delight. + +One day, the little girl asked her mom for a pool. Her mom said she could only get a pool if it was cheap. + +The little girl searched everywhere for a cheap pool. Then she stumbled across a discount store that had the cutest pool ever! It was a blue pool that glittered in the sun. The little girl was so excited she quickly bought the pool, and ran home with it. + +When she got home, the little girl quickly set up the pool in her backyard and filled it with water. She couldn't wait to jump in and splash around. The little girl had lots of fun as she swam and rolled around in the pool, giggling over and over with delight. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She liked to ride on her bike every day. Today she wanted to try something different. + +Sarah took her bike over to the park. Then she saw a big colourful bow. She tried to get on the bow but she couldn't. She tried and tried but she just couldn't make it work. She got very frustrated. + +Suddenly, another girl came to the park. She showed Sarah how to ride the bow properly. Sarah was really pleased and excited. She got on the bow and started going faster and faster. She was so happy that she could ride it! + +Sarah had lots of fun riding her bow. When it was time to go home, she said goodbye to the other girl and went off home, happy and smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a bald nut. His name was Nutty. He was very shy, but loved food! So one day, Nutty decided to go in search of something yummy to eat. + +He scurried into the woods and soon enough spotted a nut tree. He quickly ran over and began to chomp on the nuts. He was in a happy mood and sang a sweet little song: "I love nuts and I won't stop, 'cause I'm a bald nut named Nutty!" + +Soon enough, some birds noticed him and flew down to check him out. They laughed because he was bald and gave him a funny new name - Nutty the Bald Nut! + +The birds and Nutty became best friends, and every day the birds would bring him nuts from the tree. Nutty was so happy, he thanked the birds and sang a song of joy. + +From that day on, Nutty the Bald Nut had all the nuts he wanted, and he was never alone! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Tom and John. Tom and John loved each other very much. + +They always found ways to have fun and learn together. Tom liked to do tests to see how much he learned. It made him feel safe. + +John also liked to do the tests with Tom. He always helped him pass the test and have fun too. + +One day when John came to visit Tom, he said, “Let's do a test together!â€. They did the test and Tom passed it with flying colors! + +John gave Tom a big hug and said, “You did so well! I love you!â€. Tom smiled and said, “I love you too!â€. +Once there was an old bear. He lived alone in a big cave. He did not like being alone. He wanted a friend. +One day he found an old piece of cloth. It had many little stitches in it. He thought it would be fun to hang the cloth from the cave wall. + So he hung it up. After a few moments, he saw something move. He stepped closer to the fabric and saw that weeks ago, the stitches had formed the shape of a little bear! +The old bear was very happy. He talked to the little bear and they became friends. From then on, the old bear never felt alone. They played and told stories. They laughed and enjoyed each others company. +The old bear was so thankful to have a friend and they both enjoyed the time they spent together. +There was one day when Tara was feeling very cheerful. She decided that it was the perfect day to jog. As she jogged, she imagined how the grass felt beneath her feet and how the air tasted in her mouth. Tara was so content that she just kept running and running. + +After she had been jogging for a while she stumbled upon a big tree. The tree had bright green leaves and was so tall that Tara thought it would touch the sky. She started to climb it, feeling joy as she felt the branches in her hands. + +Once she had reached the top, Tara could view the world around her; it was beautiful. Everything was so peaceful and the sky was the happiest blue she had ever seen. + +Smiling, Tara stayed on the big tree for a while, until the sun started to set. She reluctantly descended from the tree, feeling refreshed and ready for the next day's jog. +Once upon a time there was a lawyer. She was very comfortable in her job, and she loved to help people. One day she got a call from a man. He said he needed legal advice, so she told him to come to her office. When the man arrived, he spoke to her about his problem. The lawyer listened carefully and gave him advice on how to solve his problem. The man thanked the lawyer for her help and said he felt much better after speaking to her. The lawyer smiled, happy that she had been able to help. She said to the man, “That’s what I’m here for!†+Once upon a time, there was a crab. He was walking along the beach and feeling very serious as he wiggled his way along. He saw a little girl and smiled. The little girl saw him and said "Hi crab!" The crab wanted to do something special for her, so he started to play a game. He would hide in a shell and then he and the girl would play the game of "find the crab!" The little girl would laugh and shout when she finally found him. They played this game all day. It was so much fun! At the end of the day, the crab gave the little girl a big hug and waved goodbye as he wiggled away along the beach. +Once upon a time there was a kind fairy. The fairy was very special because she could create anything she wanted with her wand. One day, the fairy wanted to make something true and strong, so she waved her wand and created a flexible ball. + +The ball was so shiny and new that everyone wanted to play with it. They kicked it around, rolled it on the ground, and threw it back and forth to each other. + +The fairy was so pleased with what she had created. The ball was strong enough to roll for hours, yet so flexible that it didn't puncture or break. + +The ball was so much fun that the fairy decided to create a special game with it. She called it "True and Flexible". All of the children in the village enjoyed the game and played it with each other every day. + +The fairy was so happy that she had created something that brought so much joy. That's the power of being able to create something true and flexible! +Once upon a time, there was a mule. He was very impressive. The mule liked to plan things. He would plan his day, plan the food he liked to eat, even plan the best way to run and play. + +One day, the mule had a special plan. He wanted to cross a wide river to get to a new place. He wanted to see what was over there. The mule thought and thought, and then he had a plan. + +He took some big sticks and logs and made a bridge across the river. When he was done, it looked really impressive! The mule was so proud of his plan that he walked across the bridge he had made. + +On the other side, the mule found lots of new things to explore. He enjoyed the new place for a long time. + +The mule was so glad he had thought of such a clever plan. +Once upon a time, there were two friends that loved playing together. One day, they decided to take a big trip. They traveled to a far away place and saw a volcano. It was huge and red and sparkly. + +The two friends wanted to explore the volcano, so they began to climb. Soon, they noticed the ground getting warmer and warmer. So, they decided it was time to separate and go the opposite way. The one friend went down and the other went up. + +Eventually, they met up again. Now, they both knew the volcano was reliable to stay the same. The two friends were very excited to know they could always come back to explore. And they did just that! Everytime they wanted to play together, they would visit the volcano and explore it more. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very persistent and wanted to try lots of different things. One day, she decided to try yoga. She tried to do the yoga moves but she kept stumbling and falling down. + +The girl was sad, but she kept being persistent. She decided to practice every day. Soon she was able to do lots of yoga moves without stumbling. + +The girl was very proud of herself. She kept practicing every day and soon she was doing really well. She even showed her friends how to do the yoga moves without stumbling. + +The girl had worked really hard and become really good at yoga. She was very proud of what she had achieved. +Once upon a time there was an adorable little girl. She loved to wander around her garden and see all the pretty things that grew there. One day she was playing outside when she saw something very special – a tiny reef! She ran over and knelt down to look at it, admiring its beauty. + +The little girl wanted to pick it up and take it home with her, so she gently pushed it with her finger. Suddenly, the reef started to move! The little girl was so excited – it was alive! She pushed it a little more and the reef slowly crawled away! + +The little girl watched it go with a smile. She went back to playing in her garden, and the tiny reef continued to explore its own home. The little girl learned a lesson that day: never push something so adorable away. +Once upon a time there was a boy who had a room. It was a gloomy room and he didn't like it. So the boy decided to add something to his room to make it bright and happy. + +He added some color lamps and some fun toys. They made the room look much nicer. The boy was so happy with his new room! + +He also added some soft pillows and some big stuffed animals. They looked cuddly and cozy. The boy felt so cozy in his new room he decided to have a nap. + +He snuggled up in his soft pillow and felt all warm inside. His room was much brighter now and he felt a lot happier. The end. +Jack was a happy little boy who liked to explore the world. He liked to go for walks and he liked to discover new things. + +One day, Jack went for a walk. He saw a mail truck and he went up to it. He wanted to see what was inside. The mailman was kind and he held out a stack of letters. Jack was overweight! He took one and leaned forward to look at it. He saw the name of a friend and smiled. + +The mailman gave the rest of the letters to Jack. He was so excited! With the letters in his hands, he walked home, humming a happy tune. + +When he got home, Jack put the letters on the table and leaned back in his chair. He was so happy to find out he had mail! +Once there was a boy named Tyler who loved to read books. He had a big collection of books he kept in his bedroom. But he didn't understand some of the big words printed in them. + +So his mom bought him a big dictionary to help him. Tyler was so excited when he saw the dictionary. He opened it and flipped through the pages. + +He used the dictionary to look up the words he didn't understand. Every day he was able to improve his reading skills. He was so proud of himself. + +Tyler's friends were so envious when they heard about the dictionary. They didn't have one of their own. + +Tyler showed them how it could help them all understand their books better and then they all wanted to borrow it from him! + +So Tyler helped his friends learn new words from the dictionary and everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ruby. Ruby was very special because her favourite colour was pink. She loved to wear pink shirts and pink hair clips. + +One morning, Ruby was at home, when she heard something outside. A beautiful shower! She opened the door and saw the shower was a beautiful pink colour. It was raining pink rain. + +Ruby was so excited. She went outside and ran and danced in the pink rain. She felt like a fairy, with all the pink droplets sparkling around her. + +After a while, the pink rain stopped and Ruby changed back into her clothes. She smiled and knew that she would never forget the day that she became part of the pink shower. +Once there was a little girl. She was brave and adventurous. She wanted to play golf, but she was frightened. She wondered if she could reach the golf ball with the club. She held it tightly and walked up to the golf ball. She took a deep breath and swung the club. + +The little girl was amazed! She had reached the golf ball. She felt brave but also a bit scared. She had never done something like this before. Slowly, she took another swing, but she missed the ball. She kept trying, and each time she felt a bit less frightened. + +Finally, she was able to hit the ball with her club and see it fly through the air. She celebrated by jumping in the air, waving her arms and laughing. She had reached her goal of playing golf! +Mom and Dad took Sarah to the museum. Sarah was excited to explore. She was very alert as she looked around. Everywhere she went there were new things to see. Dad was in charge of supplies. He took out a bag and gave the museum employees some supplies. + +Sarah followed Dad into the museum. She saw pictures of animals, old furniture and plants. There were even some costumes for her to try on. Sarah saw lots of things that were new to her. She had so much fun exploring. + +At the end of the trip, Dad gave the museum a big bag of supplies. He said they could use them to help make their museum even better. Sarah was so glad she went to the museum. She learned so many exciting things and made lots of memories. +Once upon a time there was a fat wild bear. He was very big and furry. Every day he went in search of tasty food in the forest. + +One day he heard a loud noise. He was very scared and ran away to find a safe place. He hiding behind a big rock. + +Suddenly he heard the noise again. He peeked out of his hiding spot and saw a girl. She had bright happy eyes and she was smiling. + +The bear was curious. He wanted to know why she was making the noise. The girl saw him and said, "Hello Bear!" + +The bear was shy, so he said nothing. But the girl was bold and she said, "I came here to tell you a story. Will you listen?" + +The bear was so excited. He sat up, nodded and said, "Yes!" + +The girl told the bear a wonderful story about courage and friendship. The bear was very happy and thanked the girl for telling him the story. + +After that day, the girl and the bear were friends. The bear was no longer scared of the forest and he looked forward to hearing stories from his new friend. +Once there was a big, heavy rock. It was very tired and frustrated. It had been there for so long. + +But one day, something changed. The rock became light and it started to rise. It was so quick! + +Suddenly, the rock was high in the sky. It looked down and it was so happy. It had risen so high. + +The rock had gone from heavy and frustrated to light and happy. It was so glad. + +The rock stayed high in the sky and it looked down on the world. It was so glad that it had been able to rise. +Once upon a time there was a small building. It was very boring and all the people who lived there were bored too. One day, an idea came to them. They decided to share their things. + +The people started to share their toys, books and games. They shared stories and talked about fun things too. It made the building much happier! + +Everyone liked to share and the people felt nice when they gave away things. They played with each other and laughed a lot. Soon the building was full of laughter and happiness. + +The people in the building were very happy and they thanked each other for sharing. They all enjoyed the fun of sharing and never got bored again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe was very naughty and always got into trouble. One day, Joe was not very nice to his mom. His mom was so angry at him, she had to punish Joe. She said, "No more sweets for you!" Joe didn't like this and shouted loudly. His mom said, "That's enough!" and gave Joe a hug with her arm. Joe felt so bad that he cried. He said sorry and did as his mom said. + +Joe was very lucky because his dad was very incredible. His dad said that it was okay and gave Joe a big hug with both of his arms. Joe felt much better and he knew that he had to be nice from now on. His dad had given him a second chance. Joe smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad." He knew that he could always count on his parents for help! +The little girl liked to stir. She had a big spoon and a bowl full of olives. Every day, she would take the spoon and stir the olives. + +One day, she stirred too hard and the olives went flying. They spread around the room, making a big messy pile. + +The little girl laughed. She had never seen a mess quite like this before. She decided to have some fun and started jumping in the pile of olives. Up and down, she jumped, having a great time. + +She stirred the olives back into the bowl when she was done. Then, the little girl went to the kitchen to wash her hands. She had made a big, messy mess! +Once upon a time there was a stubborn onion. He didn't want to do anything his friends asked him to do. + +One day, they decided to go on an adventure. But the onion refused. He didn't want to leave his comfortable spot in the dirt. + +His friends left without him. After they were gone, the onion started to shiver. He felt cold and lonely. He wished he had gone with his friends. + +The onion decided to take a chance and go on an adventure. His journey was filled with danger but he was brave and determined. + +Finally, after many hours, he made it back safely to his friends. He was so happy to see them again. + +The stubborn onion finally learned that it was better to take a chance and explore the world than to stay in the same place all the time. He was happy and warm again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was walking through the forest when she stumbled upon a mysterious post. She didn't know what it was, so she got closer to have a look. + +The post was tall and wooden, with a weird symbol carved on it. She stared at it for a while, trying to figure out what it meant. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from behind her. She jumped and turned around to see what it was. + +It was an old man, walking with a crutch. He smiled at the little girl, then pointed to the post. He said something, but she couldn't understand because he had a funny accent. Then he stumbled and almost fell over. + +The little girl was so scared, but she was brave. She put her arm around the old man to help him stand up. He thanked her and said something else, then pointed at the mysterious post again. She finally understood: it was a special marker that showed the way back home. + +She thanked the old man for his help, and said goodbye. She was so glad she'd stumbled upon that post-it had saved her from getting lost! +Once there was a little puppy. He was brown and playful. The puppy found a big hole in the ground and wanted to dig inside. He hopped inside and began to dig. He found a salad at the bottom. The puppy was so excited! He quickly ate the salad and felt guilty. He decided to bury the salad in the ground so no one would see it. He covered it with dirt and went on his way. He was happy because he kept his secret! +Once there was a happy little boy. His name was Jack and he was three years old. He loved to play outside and he was always finding ways to have fun. + +One day Jack was playing at the park and he found some friends. He asked them if they wanted to play a game. The friends said yes and they decided to play tag. + +Jack ran around the park, trying to catch his friends. He laughed and had a great time. But after a while, it started to rain. Everyone had to go home but Jack didn't want to leave. + +Jack decided to tell a joke. He said, "Why did the chicken strike the banker? To get a loan!" Everyone laughed. Even the rain seemed to laugh. + +The rain stopped and the sun came out. Everyone was happy and Jack was very pleased with his joke. He ran back to the park, laughing, and his friends followed. They played tag again and all had lots of fun. + +Jack's joke had made everyone happy. He was proud and very satisfied. From that day on, whenever it rained, he would tell another joke and make everyone laugh, happy and full of joy. +One day there was a figure who wanted to jog. He was a fast figure and he wanted to keep jogging every day. So every morning he would jog outside. + +One day he saw something very cheap by the sidewalk. It was a little toy car and it was very cheap. So he picked up the car and put it in his pocket. + +The figure kept jogging and soon he was feeling tired. But he kept jogging and eventually he arrived at his house. He took out the little car and played with it for a while. + +The figure was very happy with his cheap little toy car. And he was so proud that he could jog every day. He was so proud of himself! +The little girl loved decorating things. She wanted to make her wagon look special just for her. She had some paint and stickers. She was obedient and listened to her mom's instructions. + +First, she put the pink paint on the wagon. Then she added some sparkly stickers to make it shine in the sun. She was so proud of how it looked when she was done. + +The girl couldn't wait to show her mom her finished wagon. Her mom was so happy to see how obedient she was. The wagon looked beautiful with all the decorations and paint. + +The girl couldn't wait to ride in it. She hopped inside and started pushing the wagon around the yard. She laughed and smiled as she went, feeling so proud of her hard work. + +The girl and her wagon enjoyed many sunny days together. She loved taking the wagon for walks and showing it off to her friends. She was always super proud of her handiwork. Now, every time she looks at her wagon, she smiles and remembers how much fun she had decorating it. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. She was only 3 years old and full of energy. One day she was very brave and decided to go for a little walk in the forest by herself. + +As Daisy walked further and further into the forest, it started to get dark and dangerous. She got a bit scared, so she started to pour a little bit of courage over herself. When she did this, a beautiful daisy suddenly popped up in front of her. + +Daisy was so excited to see the daisy that she went closer and closer to it. The daisy seemed to be made out of gold and sparkles! The flower was so pretty that Daisy forgot that the forest was dangerous and started to pour some of her courage around the flower. + +Suddenly, the flower started to grow and grow until it was almost as tall as Daisy! Daisy was so happy to have found such a beautiful flower in the dangerous forest. From then on, Daisy knew she was brave enough to explore anywhere. With her courage and her daisy, she could do anything! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abigail. Abigail really loved onions. One day, Abigail decided to make onion soup. + +So, Abigail went to the store and got a furry onion. She was so excited that she wanted to eat it right away! But Abigail knew that if she wanted to make soup she needed to cut the onion and melt it in a pot. + +Abigail got out a pot and a knife. She gently cut the furry onion. Then, Abigail put the cut onion in the pot and put it on the stove. She turned the knobs and watched as the onion started to melt. + +Abigail took the melted onion and put it in a bowl with other ingredients for her soup. She stirred the ingredients together and waited for it to cook. + +When the soup was finished, Abigail tasted it and it was delicious. All thanks to the furry onion that she melted! +Once there was a figure called Jack. He loved dressing in his favourite clothes. He always wanted to feel comfortable. Everyday Jack would try on different outfits until he was happy with how he looked. He would try on different shirts, pants and shoes and then choose the items that made him feel the most comfortable. + +One day, Jack was looking for the perfect outfit and he found it! He beamed with delight as he put on his favourite red shirt, black pants and comfy shoes. Then, he looked in the mirror and smiled at what he saw. He felt so comfortable. + +Jack was ready to show off his outfit. He ran outside to play with his friends and was so proud of what he was wearing. His friends loved his look and they all started playing together. + +Jack had found the best outfit. It made him feel confident and comfortable. He couldn't wait to start dressing up again! +Once there was a little boy named Tommy. He was three years old and was always up to something. +One day Tommy went outside and saw a big green button. He wanted to know what would happen if he pushed it so he did! As soon as he pressed it, a great surprise came out. It was a big box full of toys! +Tommy was so excited. He reached out his chubby thumb to open the box. Inside were one thousand little green toy cars! Tommy couldn't believe it! +He pushed one of the cars around the garden, laughing with delight. Tommy was so happy to have found such a special surprise. He played with the green cars all day long and never forgot the big green button that made it all possible. +Once upon a time, there was a big tunnel. It was boring inside the tunnel and no one wanted to go in. But one day a little girl, named Emma, came by. She shouted into the tunnel, "Hello!" Nobody answered back, so she called again and again. + +Then she heard a strange noise coming from inside the tunnel. It sounded like someone calling her name! She was so curious; she couldn't wait to find out who it was. + +Emma took a few steps into the tunnel and shouted, "Hello? Who is there?" Suddenly, a voice answered back, "It's me! Come find me!" Emma followed the voice, deeper and deeper into the tunnel. Then finally, she saw a big, friendly bear at the end of the tunnel. + +The bear asked her, "Emma, do you want to be my best friend?" Emma giggled and hugged the friendly bear. From then on, every day Emma and her new friend Bear would go explore the tunnel together. +Once there was a small girl. She had seen a flower in the garden. She wanted to take the flower home. She went up, very carefully, and she plucked the flower from the bush. She held it gently in her hands. + +She proudly walked home with the flower. She showed her mum the small, pretty flower. Her mum smiled, and was happy that the girl had taken such care to pick the flower. + +They found a vase, and filled it up with water. They put the flower in the vase and placed it in the kitchen window. It shone brightly with its colours. + +The girl loved seeing her flower in the window. Whenever she walked past it, she remembered how she had taken it from the garden with care. +Imagine a family. They were very happy. But they did not have much money. The family wanted to buy something, but it was too expensive. + +One day an idea came to them. They decided to buy the expensive thing by saving their money. So the mom and dad saved some money every week. + +The mom and dad were so excited and smiled when they went to buy the expensive thing. They all jumped for joy when they brought it home! + +Now the family is even happier than before. Everyone loves the expensive thing and they use it every day. + +The family is very glad that they were able to get the thing that was so expensive. Now, every time they look at it, they remember how much hard work and savings it took to buy it. +Once there was a boy called Tommy. His mom said he was very graceful. Tommy liked to do things with his friends and wanted to be part of everything. + +One day, Tommy and his friends went to the ice cream store. They wanted to get something yummy to eat. Tommy looked around and saw a big bowl of ice. His friends said they wanted mind. Tommy thought it looked delicious and said he wanted it too! + +Tommy and his friends all got some ice. It was cool, smooth and creamy. His friends smiled and said how graceful the ice looked. Tommy enjoyed it and thought it tasted so yummy! + +The next day Tommy went back to the ice cream store and asked for more ice. He loved how graceful it looked and tasted. He couldn't wait to show his friends something new! +Once upon a time, there was a gentle girl called May. She loved to explore the world and go on adventures. + +One day, May was taking a walk in the park when she saw a little pebble. It sparkled in the sunshine. She requested her mom to help her pick it up. + +Her mom kindly agreed and handed her the pebble. May was so happy and thanked her mom. She was going to keep the pebble to remember her special moment. + +May kept the pebble in her pocket and went on a new adventure. She followed the river until she came across a bridge. It was a mild day, so May stayed there for a while, enjoying the sight and sound of the river. + +Suddenly, May spotted another pebble. She was so excited and quickly requested her mom to help her pick it up. Her mom said yes and handed her the pebble. May smiled and put it in her pocket. + +May kept both pebble in her pocket to remember the special moments she had shared with her mom. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Alice and she was on a great adventure. She had a special map and she was trying to find something incredible. She looked and looked and eventually she found a big pit! She was so excited and pointed to it! She went over and looked in and it was so incredible. There were all sorts of treasures inside the pit. She couldn't believe it! She grabbed some of the treasures and ran back to show her friend what she had found. When she showed them, they were so amazed because the pit was full of wonderful things. They all had the most incredible time looking at the treasures in the pit! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Dave. He was 3 years old. He loved to organize. One day he said, "I think it is time to organize my toys!" + +It was the summer season, so Dave had to stay in the shade to stay cool. He spent the sunny days organizing all his toys. He lined them up neatly and put them all in a box. Once he was done, he felt very proud. + +The next day, Dave went outside to play with his friends. They played tag and his friends had so much fun. But soon, Dave began to get tired. The sun was very hot and he had been playing for a long time. He said good-bye to his friends and went home. + +When he got home, Dave started to organize all his toys again. He was tired, but he felt good about organizing his toys. He smiled to himself when everything was in its place. Dave was proud of his organizing! +Once upon a time there was a cute missile. It was very, very happy. It loved to play in the sky. + +One day, it wanted to go higher and higher, so it decided to push itself. It used all of its strength and went way up in the sky. It felt amazing, like nothing else in the world! + +But soon, the cute missile started to feel very tired. It had used up all of its energy with the pushing. But it was still so high in the sky! + +The missile decided to relax, and it started to drift slowly down until it was back home. Now it felt like its old happy self again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a huge battery. It was the biggest one in the world! + +The battery had a special power. It was so strong that it could organize things. Every day the battery organized things for people. It was amazing! + +One day the battery had to leave for a special job. It had to organize a really big event. The people who needed the battery were very happy. + +The battery worked really hard and it organized everything perfectly. Everyone was very happy with the results. + +The battery returned home, feeling proud of the huge job it had done. From that day on, everybody knew that the enormous battery was the best battery for organizing things! +John was walking in the park. He had a lot of fun. He saw a fair battery on the ground. He was happy to carry it home. +On the way home, he had fun playing with the battery. He would turn it on and off to make it work like a toy. +But when he got home, his mother told him it wasn't a toy. She said it was for their car. +John was sad. He thought it was only fair that he got to keep the battery for himself. +But his mother said it was too important to keep as a toy. She said it was better to use it to help their car run better. +So John was sad, but he understood. He carried the battery to the car and his mother thanked him for being so fair. +One day, a little girl named Lou wanted to finish her painting. It was an amazing picture with lots of colours. She was very proud of it. + +Lou was almost done, but she still needed to finish. But then, she heard the loud alarm ringing. She looked at the clock and realised it was time for bed. Lou was very ashamed because she hadn't finished her painting yet. + +She put her painting away and quickly brushed her teeth. She then went to bed, feeling very ashamed that she hadn't finished her painting. + +The next morning, when Lou woke up, she was excited to finish her painting. She quickly raced to her table, grabbed her painting and finished it. + +Lou was so proud. She finished her painting and it looked even better than she had imagined. She was no longer ashamed, she was very proud of her work! +Once upon a time there was a kind man who always cared about other people. He wore a black hat and a black coat and no one in the town had ever seen him wear any other colour. He always thought carefully about what other people might need, and was very thoughtful in making sure they had what they needed. + +One day, he heard a knock at his door. When he opened it, he found a small child, who was only three-years-old. The child was cold and shivering and had been left alone. The man immediately cared for the child and brought her inside. He found a blanket and tucked it around her so she was warm and safe. + +The man was a very kind person and made sure the child had whatever she needed. He took her into the kitchen, found a warm bowl of soup, and sat down with her. As they ate together, he taught her a few words, and she smiled up at him. + +The man cared for the child as if she was his own, and soon made sure she was safe, warm and happy. He was so thoughtful that he was given badges and ribbons for his kindness and care. Everyone saw that the man was a shining star, and made sure he always felt the same love and care that he gave to others. +One day, Bill wanted to have some yogurt. He went to the store, but it was difficult. He looked around and couldn't find yogurt. He was sad, and he felt regret. He wanted yogurt so much! + +Then, he saw something on the shelf. It looked like yogurt! Bill was so happy. He grabbed it from the shelf and went to the checkout. + +But when he opened the yogurt at home, it wasn't yogurt, it was custard! Bill was disappointed. He tried to eat it, but it was difficult to eat. He felt sad, but he had no choice. He finished it and went to bed, regretting the whole time. +Once upon a time there was a big boat in the sea. One day the boat had a big problem. It hit a big rock and it made the boat go "crash!" The boat was a wreck. + +The wreck was floating in the sea. A man and a boy saw the wreck from their boat and decided to rescue it. They paddled their boat close and the boy got out onto the wreck. He looked around and saw that it was very open. + +The man and boy worked hard to fix the boat. They fixed the broken parts and painted it. They even found some food on the boat and fed the animals living there. + +After working hard, the boat was ready to float again. The man and the boy cheered with excitement as the boat sailed back into the shore. They showed off the pretty boat and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on an adventurous walk in the woods. She saw lots of animals like birds, squirrels, and rabbits. She even saw a little frog springing around in a pond. + +After her walk, Lily went back home to have a snack. Her mom gave her a cookie with sugar on top. It was very sweet and yummy. Lily loved it so much that she asked for another one. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They played on the swings and had lots of fun. Lily loved spending time with her mom and going on adventures. It was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her black pencil. One day, she made a mistake and needed to use her eraser to fix it. But, she couldn't find her eraser anywhere! + +Lily looked all around her room, but the eraser was not there. She asked her mom to help her find it. Her mom said they could replace the eraser with a new one. + +Lily was happy to have a new eraser and she thanked her mom. She used the new eraser to fix her drawing and it looked perfect again. From that day on, she made sure to put her eraser in a special place so she wouldn't lose it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, lazy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to sleep all day and only woke up to eat tuna. One day, Whiskers saw a funny video on the TV and started to laugh. His owner was happy to see Whiskers finally awake and having fun. From that day on, Whiskers made sure to take breaks from his lazy routine to watch funny videos and laugh. And of course, he never forgot to eat his favorite tuna. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a walk in the forest. Lily saw a sweet little bunny hopping on the trail. She wanted to pet it, but it ran away. + +Lily and her family continued on the trail, but soon they got lost. They couldn't find their way back home. They walked and walked, but the trail was confusing. Lily started to feel scared and missed her cozy bed. + +Just when they thought they would never find their way back, they saw the sweet little bunny again. It hopped in front of them and showed them the way back home. Lily was so happy and gave the bunny a big hug. From that day on, they always followed the bunny when they went on walks in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with his ball of yarn all day long. One day, Mittens saw a man delivering coffee to his neighbor's house. + +Mittens went up to the man and meowed, "What are you doing?" + +The man replied, "I am delivering coffee to your neighbor." + +Mittens was curious and asked, "What is coffee?" + +The man explained, "Coffee is a drink that people like to have in the morning to wake up." + +Mittens thought that sounded interesting and asked, "Can cats have coffee?" + +The man laughed and said, "No, coffee is only for humans. It's not good for cats." + +Mittens was a little disappointed but went back to playing with his ball of yarn. He was happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird named Ostrich. Ostrich was great at running fast. One day, Ostrich met a boy. The boy said, "Wow, you are a big bird!" + +Ostrich replied, "Yes, I am an ostrich. I can run very fast!" + +The boy said, "That's great! Can you show me how fast you can run?" + +Ostrich said, "Of course!" and ran as fast as he could. The boy was amazed and said, "You are the fastest bird I have ever seen!" + +Ostrich thanked the boy and said, "I love to run. It makes me happy!" From that day on, Ostrich and the boy became good friends and had many fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake, especially chocolate cake with lots of frosting on top. One day, Lily's mom baked a deep cake for her birthday. It was so yummy! + +But then, Lily's little brother came into the room and started to disturb her while she was eating the cake. He wanted some too, but Lily didn't want to share. She told him to go away, but he kept bothering her. + +Finally, Lily's mom came in and told her brother to stop disturbing her. She gave him his own piece of cake and they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave fish named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to explore the reef and all the creatures that lived there. One day, Bubbles decided to examine a shiny shell he found on the ocean floor. + +As he swam closer, he saw that the shell was stuck between two rocks. Bubbles knew he had to be brave to try and get it out. He carefully swam between the rocks and used his fins to wiggle the shell free. + +Bubbles was so happy that he found the shiny shell and was brave enough to get it out. He swam back to his friends and showed them his treasure. They were all amazed and cheered for Bubbles. From then on, Bubbles was known as the bravest fish in the reef. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with fire. He would take matches and light them up, then watch them burn. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a bucket of water and said, "Timmy, fire is not a toy. If you're not careful, you could burn something down." + +Timmy thought his mom was being rude and didn't listen to her. He kept playing with fire and one day, he accidentally set his house on fire. Luckily, Timmy's mom had given him the bucket of water earlier, and he was able to put out the fire before it got too big. + +Timmy learned his lesson that day. He realized that playing with fire was dangerous and that his mom was trying to protect him. From then on, he never played with fire again. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents, even if you think they're being rude. They only want what's best for you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, she asked her friend Timmy if she could borrow his favorite cartoon DVD. Timmy said yes, but his sister felt jealous because she wanted to watch it too. + +Lily took the DVD home and watched the cartoon with her family. She loved it so much that she wanted to watch it again and again. She asked her mom if they could buy the DVD, but her mom said they couldn't afford it right now. + +Lily felt sad, but then she had an idea. She went back to Timmy's house and asked if she could borrow the DVD again. Timmy said yes, and this time his sister didn't feel jealous because she had already watched it. Lily was happy to watch the cartoon again and share it with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go on walks in the forest with her mommy and daddy. One day, they found a mushroom on the ground. Lily thought it looked funny and asked her parents what it was. They told her it was a mushroom and that some mushrooms are good to eat, but this one was not. + +As they continued their walk, they came across a little bunny who had lost its way home. Lily's parents told her to please be very quiet so they wouldn't scare the bunny. They picked it up and tried to find its home. After a while, they found a hole in a tree and put the bunny inside. They told Lily that the bunny's mommy would be very happy to see it back home. + +Lily's parents were very dependable and always helped others when they needed it. Lily was proud of them and happy to be a part of their family. They continued their walk, looking for more mushrooms and animals to help along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Carl. Carl was a regular caterpillar who loved to munch on leaves all day long. One day, Carl met a butterfly named Bella. Bella said to Carl, "You should come with me and see the world!" But Carl was scared. "I can't come with you," he said. "I'm too big and slow." + +Bella replied, "Don't worry, I know a magic place where you can shrink and become small like me!" Carl was amazed and excited. "Really? Can we go there now?" he asked. Bella nodded and they set off on their adventure. + +When they arrived at the magic place, Carl felt a bit scared again. "I don't know if I want to shrink," he said. But Bella encouraged him, "Come on, Carl! It will be fun!" So Carl closed his eyes and wished to shrink. When he opened his eyes, he was amazed. He had become a tiny caterpillar just like Bella! + +But their adventure was not over yet. Suddenly, a big bird swooped down and tried to catch them. Carl and Bella were scared, but they worked together to escape. They crawled into a small hole and the bird flew away. "Phew, that was close!" said Carl. "I'm glad we're safe." And Bella smiled, "See, Carl? Being small has its advantages!" +Once upon a time, there was a new band. They played music with guitars and drums. One day, they had a big show in the park. Lots of people came to hear them play. + +As the band played their new song, a big storm came. Suddenly, lightning struck a tree near the stage! Everyone was scared and ran away. But the band stayed and kept playing. + +After the storm passed, the people came back. They were amazed that the band kept playing through the storm. The band became very popular and played many more shows. And they always remembered the time they were struck by lightning but kept on playing. +Once upon a time, there was a big wedding. All the people were happy and excited to see the bride and groom. They were going to start a new life together. + +At the wedding, a little girl named Lily learned something new. She saw how the bride and groom loved each other very much. Lily thought it was nice to see two people getting married and promising to be together forever. + +The wedding was over and everyone went home. But the next day, Lily's parents had a big fight. They were shouting and angry with each other. Lily felt ashamed and sad. She didn't want her parents to fight like that. + +Lily remembered the marriage she saw at the wedding and how happy the bride and groom were. She decided to tell her parents what she learned. She said, "I saw a marriage yesterday. It was very nice. The bride and groom love each other very much. I wish we could be like them." After Lily said that, her parents stopped fighting and hugged each other. They learned something new too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She would dance all around her house, twirling and spinning with glee. One day, she went to the park to dance. + +While she was dancing, Lily saw some police officers walking by. They looked very serious and important. Lily waved at them, but they didn't wave back. She thought they were rude. + +Suddenly, Lily heard some loud music coming from a nearby building. She followed the sound and saw that there was a big dance party happening inside. She was so excited! Lily ran inside and started to dance with all the other people. + +After a while, the police officers came into the building. Lily was worried they might be angry and ruin the fun, but they started to dance too! Everyone was having a great time, and Lily realized that sometimes people can surprise you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to school because it was easy and he got to play with his friends. One day, Timmy's teacher asked him to record a song with his classmates. Timmy was so excited to record the song and show it to his mommy and daddy. + +At school, Timmy and his friends sang the song and the teacher recorded it on her phone. Timmy felt so happy and proud of himself for doing something new. After school, Timmy ran home and showed his mommy and daddy the recorded song. They were so impressed and happy for Timmy. + +From that day on, Timmy loved going to school even more because he knew he could do something special and record it to share with his family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a goose named Gus. Gus was very polite and always said "quack quack" to everyone he met. One day, Gus was walking by the pond when he saw a little duckling named Daisy. + +"Hi there, Daisy!" said Gus politely. + +Daisy looked up at Gus and said, "I want to swim in the pond, but I'm scared of the big fish." + +"Don't be scared," said Gus. "I'll swim with you and protect you from the fish." + +So, Gus and Daisy swam in the pond together. They were having so much fun until a big fish came up and tried to snap at Daisy! + +Gus quickly swam in front of Daisy and scared the fish away. "Don't worry, I'll always protect you," said Gus. And from that day on, Gus and Daisy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny. The bunny liked to hop and play in the grass. One day, the bunny found a shiny watch. The bunny was very happy and decided to rub the watch to make it even shinier. + +As the bunny was rubbing the watch, a little bird flew by and asked if it could watch. The bunny said yes and showed the bird how to rub the watch. The bird was so happy and thanked the bunny for letting it watch. + +From that day on, the bunny and the bird were friends and they would play together in the grass. The bunny would always wear the shiny watch and the bird would watch as the bunny rubbed it to make it even shinier. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely bracelet that she always wore on her wrist. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, Lily accidentally fell and her bracelet broke. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's friends saw that she was upset and asked her what happened. Lily showed them her broken bracelet and started to cry. Her friends wanted to help her, so they decided to go to the toy store to find a new bracelet for Lily. + +At the store, they found a beautiful bracelet that was even lovelier than the one Lily had before. They bought it for her and Lily was so happy. She put on her new bracelet and thanked her friends for helping her. From that day on, Lily always wore her new bracelet and remembered how kind her friends were to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and going on adventures. One day, Timmy went outside to play and found a little bug crawling on the ground. "Hello little bug, what are you doing?" Timmy asked. + +"I'm trying to leave this earth and find my family," the bug replied. + +Timmy was surprised. "Why do you want to leave earth? It's so easy to live here." + +The bug explained that his family lived on a different planet and he missed them very much. Timmy felt sad for the little bug and decided to help him. He built a rocket ship out of his toys and helped the bug fly to his family's planet. + +The bug was so happy to be reunited with his family and thanked Timmy for his help. Timmy felt proud of himself for being a good friend and helping the bug. From that day on, Timmy knew that even though leaving earth may not be easy, it was important to help others when they needed it. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went on a big boat called a yacht. It was very big and had lots of rooms to play in. One night, Timmy was in his room and it got very dark outside. He felt scared and wanted to talk to his mom. He said, "Mommy, are you there?" She replied, "Yes, Timmy. I'm here. Don't be scared. It's just dark outside." Timmy felt better and went to sleep. The next day, he played with his toys on the yacht and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to get some juice from the fridge. When Lily opened the fridge, she saw that the juice was gone. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Where's the juice?" + +Her mommy replied, "I finished it yesterday. Can you please get some more from the store?" + +Lily nodded her head and went to the store. She picked up the juice and brought it back home. Her mommy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're such a good helper." + +Lily smiled and said, "Can I have some juice too?" + +Her mommy poured her a glass of juice and said, "But be careful, it's very bitter." Lily took a sip and made a funny face. She said, "It's bitter, but I like it." + +After they finished their juice, Lily helped her mommy cover the fridge with magnets. They had a fun time together in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lollipop that was big and red. All of her friends were jealous of her lollipop because it was so yummy. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her friends. She was so happy to play with them, but when she took out her lollipop, her friends got jealous again. They wanted her lollipop, but Lily did not want to share it. + +Her friends started to tell her that they did not want to play with her anymore because she was not being nice. Lily felt sad and realized that it was not nice to not share. So, she decided to give each of her friends a piece of her lollipop. + +From that day on, Lily's friends were not jealous anymore and they all played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and feel the warm sun on her face. One day, she went for a walk and found a shiny stone. It was so pretty and original, she decided to bring it home with her. + +As she was walking, she saw a tall tree with big leaves. She reached out and touched one of the leaves with her palm. It was soft and felt nice. She thought the tree was very special and wanted to bring it home too, but it was too big. + +Lily continued on her walk and saw a bird flying in the sky. She wished she could fly like a bird and see everything from up high. But she knew she couldn't fly, so she just enjoyed watching the bird bring twigs to its nest. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird. The bird was very curious and liked to look at things closely. One day, it saw a shiny rock and wanted to examine it. But when it flew down to the ground to take a closer look, it got caught in a cage! The cage was like a little jail for the bird. + +The bird was sad and scared inside the jail. It wanted to fly free again. But then, a little girl came along and saw the bird in the cage. She felt sorry for the bird and decided to set it free. She opened the cage and the bird flew out, happy to be free again. + +From that day on, the little blue bird was even more curious. It flew around and examined everything it saw, but it always made sure to stay away from any more jails. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, she got very wet and her clothes were all soggy. Her mommy said, "Oh no, Lily! Your clothes are so wet, we need to fold them and put them in the dryer." So, they went inside and folded up the wet clothes and put them in the dryer. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy made her some cookies. They smelled so good that Lily couldn't wait to eat them. But when she took a bite, she realized they tasted bad. She made a yucky face and said, "Mommy, these cookies taste bad!" Her mommy apologized and said she would make some new ones that tasted better. + +After that, Lily went to bed and had a dream that she was jumping in puddles again. But this time, she was wearing a raincoat and her clothes didn't get wet. She was so happy and jumped higher and higher. When she woke up, she told her mommy all about her dream and they smiled and hugged each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons and always wanted to play with them. One day, her mom surprised her with a perfect red balloon. Lily was so happy and hugged the balloon tightly. + +But then, her little brother Max came and wanted to play with the balloon too. Lily didn't want to share and said "No, it's mine!" Max started to cry and Lily felt bad. She realized that sharing was important. "Okay Max, you can play with the balloon too," she said. + +Max smiled and hugged the balloon. After a while, they both got tired and sat down. Lily yawned and Max asked "Are you sleepy?" Lily nodded and said "Yes, I am." Max said "Me too." They both went to bed with the balloon next to them, feeling happy and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to parties. Her mommy was going to take her to a party today. Lily was so excited! + +At the party, there were lots of toys to play with and yummy food to eat. But then, Lily saw something disgusting. A big, slimy bug was crawling on the cake! Lily didn't want to eat the cake anymore. + +Lily's mommy saw the bug too. She told Lily not to worry and went to get a new cake. When she came back, she asked Lily to help her load the new cake onto the table. Lily was happy to help. The new cake was so yummy and there were no bugs on it. Lily had a great time at the party! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big nose that he liked to wiggle and play with. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a small bird that looked worried and scared. Timmy wanted to protect the bird, so he gently picked it up and held it in his hands. The bird felt safe with Timmy and snuggled up to his nose. Timmy felt happy and proud that he could help the little bird. From that day on, Timmy always looked out for animals that needed protecting. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. He would sit outside for a long time and watch them. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they will go to the park. Timmy was so excited! He put on his shoes and ran to the car. They drove for a long time until they reached the park. Timmy saw the swings and ran towards them. He had so much fun swinging back and forth. When it was time to go home, Timmy was very tired but happy. He knew he will come back to the park soon to swing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries, especially blueberry muffins. One day, she went to the bakery to buy some muffins. She saw a man there who looked sad. She asked him, "Why do you feel sad?" The man replied, "I lost my job today. I feel very humble." + +Lily felt sorry for the man. She gave him one of her muffins and said, "I hope this pastry makes you feel better." The man smiled and said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind." Lily felt happy that she could help the man feel better. She went home and told her mom about the man. Her mom was proud of her for being so thoughtful. From that day on, Lily always shared her pastries with others who needed them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars, especially his blue one. One day, Tim's dad came home from work wearing his navy uniform. + +"Wow, Dad! You look so cool in your navy clothes," said Tim. + +"Thanks, buddy! I have to load up the ship tonight," said Dad. + +"Can I come and help you?" asked Tim. + +"Sure thing, but you have to wear your blue hat and stay close to me," said Dad. + +Tim was so excited to help his dad load up the ship. They spent the whole night working together, carrying heavy boxes and stacking them neatly. Tim was proud to be a part of the navy team, and he loved spending time with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big suitcase and she wanted to pack it with her favorite clothes. She loved her pink dress and her yellow shirt. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going on a trip. Lily was happy and excited, but then she saw her mom's sad face. "What's wrong, mommy?" she asked. "I forgot to pack my favorite cloth," her mom said. + +Lily knew how her mom felt. She didn't want her mom to be sad, so she said, "Don't worry mommy, we can buy a new cloth on our trip." Her mom smiled and hugged her tightly. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes we forget things, but it's okay because we can always find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat broccoli because it made her strong like a superhero. One day, Lily's mom cooked some broccoli for dinner, but it was very rare. Lily didn't mind because she was hungry and wanted to eat it anyway. + +As Lily took a bite, she noticed that the broccoli tasted different than usual. It was still good, but not as soft as she was used to. Lily's mom explained that it was because the broccoli was rare, which meant it was cooked for a shorter time. + +Lily finished her dinner and felt proud of herself for trying something new. She realized that even though things might be different sometimes, it's important to keep an open mind and try new things. From that day on, Lily didn't mind rare broccoli and even asked her mom to cook it that way more often. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck had a job to do. It had to deliver ice cream cones to all the kids in the town. The cones were so yummy! They were long and had lots of colors. + +The truck drove down the street and stopped at a house. A little girl came out and the truck gave her a cone. She was so happy! She ate the cone and it was so good. + +The truck kept driving and stopped at another house. This time, a little boy came out. The truck gave him a cone too. The boy was so happy! He ate the cone and it was so yummy. + +The truck delivered cones to all the kids in the town. Everyone was happy and had a sweet treat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat honey and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny noticed that he had an itch on his nose. He tried to scratch it with his paw, but it wouldn't go away. + +Benny asked his friend, a little bird, "Can you help me with my itch?" The bird replied, "Sure, let me try to peck it away." The bird pecked at Benny's nose, but it didn't work. Benny still had an itch. + +Benny then asked his other friend, a wise old owl, "Can you help me with my itch?" The owl replied, "Let me try to blow it away." The owl blew a gust of wind at Benny's nose, but the itch still remained. + +Finally, Benny had an idea. He remembered that rolling in the grass always made him feel better. He rolled around in the grass and the itch disappeared. Benny was so happy that he hugged his friends and thanked them for trying to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her bright red pen. One day, she lost her pen and couldn't find it. She searched everywhere in her room, under her bed, and even in her toy box. But she couldn't find it. + +Lily was sad because she loved her bright red pen. Her mom saw her sad face and asked what was wrong. Lily told her that she lost her pen. Her mom said, "Let's search for it together!" They searched all over the house, in the kitchen, in the living room, and even outside in the garden. + +Finally, they found the pen under the couch in the living room! Lily was so happy to have her bright red pen back. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me search!" From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her pen in a safe place so she wouldn't lose it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike all around the park. One day, Timmy saw his friend Tommy playing chess. Timmy asked, "What's that game you're playing, Tommy?" Tommy replied, "It's called chess. Do you want to play with me?" Timmy nodded his head and said, "Yes, please!" + +As they played chess, Timmy made a sour face because he didn't understand the game. Tommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It takes time to learn. Just keep practicing." After they finished playing, Timmy thanked Tommy and said, "That was fun! Can we ride our bikes now?" Tommy smiled and said, "Sure thing, Timmy. Let's go!" + +They rode their bikes all around the park, laughing and having a good time. Timmy felt happy because he had learned something new and had fun with his friend. From that day on, Timmy would always ask Tommy to play chess and they would ride their bikes together afterwards. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to look in the fridge for some milk. Lily opened the fridge and saw that it was very messy. She tried to fit the milk in, but it wouldn't fit because there was too much food in the fridge. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and said, "Lily, it's important to keep things tidy. When the fridge is messy, it's hard to find what we need. Let's clean it up together." Lily and her mom worked together to organize the fridge and put everything in its place. + +After they finished, Lily's mom said, "See how much easier it is to find what we need now? Keeping things clean and organized helps us in many ways." Lily nodded and smiled, knowing that she had learned an important lesson about cleanliness and organization. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her doll when she accidentally knocked it off the table. The doll's arm fell off and Lily started to cry. + +Her mom came into the room and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +Lily sniffled and said, "I was playing with my doll and I was careless. Now her arm is broken." + +Her mom rubbed Lily's back and said, "It's okay, sweetie. Let me explain to you how we can fix her arm." + +Lily's mom carefully fixed the doll's arm and handed it back to Lily. Lily smiled and hugged her mom, happy that her doll was all better. +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 decided to play a game of pirates. They pretended to sail on a big ship and search for treasure. + +As they were playing, the wind started to blow really hard. The trees were swaying back and forth, and the leaves were flying everywhere. Lily's friends started to get scared, but Lily told them not to worry. She said, "We're pirates! We're not afraid of a little wind." + +But then, the wind got even stronger and the sky turned dark. Suddenly, a big tree fell down and blocked their path. Lily's friends were trapped and felt helpless. But Lily knew what to do. She pretended to be a superhero and used her super strength to move the tree and save her friends. + +From that day on, Lily's friends knew that they could always count on her to help them, even when they felt helpless. And they continued to play pirates, but now they made sure to keep an eye on the wind. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the dirt and mud. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room because he wanted to play outside. + +Suddenly, Timmy's dad came home from work. Timmy's dad was wearing a uniform and had a big smile on his face. "I served our country today," said Timmy's dad. Timmy didn't understand what "serve" meant, so he asked his dad. + +To explain, Timmy's dad told him a story about marching in the army and helping people in need. Timmy thought it was cool that his dad was a hero. + +After the story, Timmy's dad looked around the room and noticed it was filthy. "Timmy, you need to clean your room," said his dad. Timmy remembered his dad's story about serving others and decided to clean his room to help his family. + +The moral of the story is that helping others, even by doing simple things like cleaning your room, is an important way to serve your family and community. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pink pastries. One day, her mom made her a big, yummy pink pastry. But when Lily took a bite, she saw something in it that she didn't like. It was a bug! + +Lily was very upset and didn't want to eat the pastry anymore. Her mom tried to calm her down and said she would make her a new one. But Lily was still sad because she really wanted to eat the pink pastry. + +Suddenly, her little brother came in and accidentally knocked over the plate with the pastry on it. The pastry rolled off the plate and onto the floor. But instead of being upset, Lily started to laugh. She realized that it was just a silly mistake and that there were more important things to worry about than a bug in her pastry. She hugged her brother and they both laughed and rolled around on the floor together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the park to play with her friends, but her mom said they had to wait for her dad to come home from work. Lily was very impatient and didn't want to wait. + +She asked her mom if there was another way they could get to the park, but her mom said they had to wait for her dad because he knew the way. Lily didn't want to wait, but she knew her dad would be home soon. + +Finally, her dad came home and they all got in the car to go to the park. Lily was so happy that they didn't have to wait anymore and she could play with her friends. She realized that sometimes it's important to be patient and wait for the right way to do things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a puppy. The puppy was very lively and ran around too. Lily wanted to take the puppy home with her, but her mom said no. + +Lily started to worry that the puppy would be all alone at the park. So, she asked her mom if they could bring some treats for the puppy. They took some treats and went back to the park. When they got there, the puppy was still there and very happy to see them. Lily gave the puppy some treats and played with him for a while. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to the puppy and promised to come back and visit him again. She was no longer worried about the puppy being alone because she knew he was happy and had treats to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved ice cream very much. One day, she asked her mommy if they could make some ice cream at home. + +Mommy said, "Sure, we can prepare some ice cream together. But we need to follow the recipe carefully to make it successful." + +So, they got all the ingredients they needed and started making the ice cream. Lily helped her mommy mix everything together. + +After a while, the ice cream was ready. Lily and her mommy tasted it and it was very yummy. Mommy said, "See, when we prepare things carefully, we can be successful in making them." + +Lily learned that it's important to follow instructions and work hard to achieve success. From that day on, she always helped her mommy prepare delicious treats. +Once upon a time, there was a small birdie named Tweety. Tweety lived in a small house with a small door. Every day, Tweety would step out of the door to fly around and play with his birdie friends. + +One day, Tweety was playing with his friends when he saw a big, juicy worm on the ground. Tweety wanted to eat the worm, but it was too big for him to carry. So, Tweety asked his friends for help. + +One of Tweety's friends said, "Be careful, Tweety. That worm might be a trick. It could be poisonous." Tweety listened to his friend and decided not to eat the worm. + +Later that day, Tweety saw a big, scary bird trying to catch him. But, because he didn't eat the worm, he was able to fly away quickly and escape. Tweety learned that sometimes things that look good can be dangerous, and it's important to listen to your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake very much. One day, her mommy baked a tasty cake for her. Lily was very happy and couldn't wait to eat it. + +Her mommy cut a big slice of cake and put it on a plate. Lily was so excited to feed herself the cake. She took a bite and it was so yummy! She ate the whole slice of cake and wanted more. + +Her mommy was happy to see Lily enjoying the cake so much. She gave her another slice and Lily ate it all up. Lily was very full but very happy. She thanked her mommy for the tasty cake and went to bed with a full tummy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Charlie. Charlie loved to fly through the big, blue sky. One day, Charlie saw a swing hanging from a tall tree. The swing was big and strong, and it looked like so much fun! + +Charlie hopped onto the swing and started to swing back and forth. He felt like he was flying even higher than before! Suddenly, he felt like he was in space. He could see everything from up there, the trees, the houses, and even the little bugs crawling on the ground. + +As he swung back and forth, Charlie felt so graceful, like a ballerina in the sky. He didn't want to stop swinging, but he knew he had to go back to his nest soon. With a big smile on his face, Charlie flew away, already dreaming of the next time he could swing through the sky again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her aunt very much. Her aunt would always play with her and give her candy. + +One day, Lily's aunt got very sick and went to the hospital. Lily was very sad and missed her aunt a lot. + +When her aunt came back from the hospital, Lily wanted to give her a big hug. But her aunt refused because she was still feeling very sick. + +Lily was very happy when her aunt got better and came to play with her again. She was so happy that she gave her aunt a big hug and said, "I'm so glad you're not dead!" +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Anna had a fake lion that she liked to roar with, and Ben had a fake snake that he liked to hiss with. + +"Let's play zoo!" Anna said. "I'll be the zookeeper and you'll be the animals. You have to do what I say or I'll put you in a cage." + +Ben nodded. He thought that sounded like a good game. He followed Anna to the couch, where she had some pillows and blankets. She said that was the cage. + +"First, you have to be a snake," Anna said. "You have to crawl on the floor and hiss at me. Then I'll catch you and put you in the cage." + +Ben did as Anna said. He crawled on the floor and hissed at her. Anna pretended to be scared and then grabbed him by the tail. She dragged him to the couch and threw him on the pillows. + +"Ha! I got you, snake!" Anna said. "Now you have to stay in the cage and be quiet." + +Ben didn't like that. He wanted to play more. He tried to get out of the couch, but Anna pushed him back. + +"No, you have to stay there!" Anna said. "You're a bad snake. You can't come out." + +Ben refused to listen to Anna. He was angry and sad. He wanted to play with his snake, not be one. He decided to trick Anna. He pretended to be asleep on the couch. He closed his eyes and made a snoring sound. + +Anna thought that Ben was really asleep. She smiled and said, "Good snake. You're a good snake now. You can come out of the cage if you want." + +She reached for Ben's snake, but Ben was ready. He opened his eyes and grabbed his snake. He jumped off the couch and ran away. + +"Roar!" he shouted. "I'm not a snake, I'm a lion! And you can't catch me!" + +Anna was surprised and mad. She dropped the lion and chased after Ben. They ran around the living room, roaring and hissing, until their mom came and told them to stop. She said it was time for a snack. Anna and Ben forgot their fight and followed their mom to the kitchen. They were hungry and happy. They liked to play zoo, but they liked to eat more. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together in their room. They have many toys and books and games. But they also like to look at the big calendar on the wall. The calendar has pictures of animals and colors and numbers. + +One day, Lily and Ben are gazing at the calendar. They see that today is a special day. It has a star and a cake and a candle. They know what that means. It is their birthday! + +They run to the door and call for their mom and dad. "Mom! Dad! Come see! It is our birthday!" they shout. + +Mom and dad come to their room. They smile and hug them. "Happy birthday, Lily and Ben!" they say. "We have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily and Ben nod and clap. They are very excited. They follow their mom and dad to the living room. There, they see a big box with a bow. Mom and dad say, "This is for you. You can open it together. It is something you both wanted." + +Lily and Ben tear the paper and open the box. Inside, they find a big train set with tracks and cars and a station. They gasp and cheer. They love trains. They thank their mom and dad and start to play with their new toy. + +Mom and dad watch them with joy. They are happy to see their twins so happy. They say, "We are glad you like your gift. We have one more thing for you. We have a cake and candles and ice cream. Do you want some?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other and smile. They say, "Yes, please!" They leave their train set for a while and go to the kitchen. They see a big cake with four candles and their names on it. They blow the candles and make a wish. They eat the cake and the ice cream and sing happy birthday. They have a wonderful day. They are the happiest twins in the world. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They have a ball and a bucket. They like to throw the ball and catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball rolls away. + +"Look, Lily, a hole!" Tom says. He sees a big hole in the ground. He runs to the hole and looks inside. He sees something cute and furry. It is a bunny. + +"Hello, bunny!" Tom says. He wants to pet the bunny. He puts his hand in the hole. The bunny is scared. It bites Tom's hand. Tom cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. He pulls his hand out of the hole. He sees blood on his finger. He runs to Lily. + +"Lily, help me! The bunny bit me!" Tom says. He shows Lily his finger. + +"Oh, no, Tom! That hurts!" Lily says. She hugs Tom. She takes a tissue from her pocket and wraps it around Tom's finger. She kisses it. + +"Better?" Lily asks. + +"A little," Tom says. He smiles at Lily. He is glad she is his friend. + +"Let's go to mom. She can make it better," Lily says. She takes Tom's hand and they walk to the bench where mom is sitting. They leave the ball and the bucket behind. They do not want to play with the hole and the bunny anymore. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll with smooth hair and a pink dress. Tom had a small car with four wheels and a shiny horn. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what was in the big box that their mom had brought home. + +"Can we open the box, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. It's a surprise for later. You have to wait until dad comes home," mom said. + +But Lily and Tom were very curious. They waited until mom went to the kitchen, and then they sneaked to the box. They tried to lift the lid, but it was too heavy. They pushed and pulled, but it did not move. + +"Maybe we can make a crack in the box," Tom said. He found a stick and started to poke the box. + +"Be careful, Tom. You might break something," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He poked harder and harder, until he made a big crack in the box. He looked inside and saw something shiny and round. + +"Wow, look! It's a ball!" Tom said. He reached inside and grabbed the ball. He pulled it out and threw it in the air. + +But the ball was not a ball. It was a lamp. A very special lamp that mom had bought for dad's birthday. It was made of glass and metal, and it had a switch that made it glow in different colors. It was very fragile and expensive. + +When Tom threw the lamp, it hit the wall and broke into pieces. The glass shattered and the metal bent. The switch snapped and the lamp stopped glowing. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom said. They heard mom coming back from the kitchen. + +"What have you done?" mom said. She saw the broken lamp and the cracked box. She was very angry and sad. + +"We're sorry, mom. We wanted to see what was in the box. We thought it was a ball," Lily and Tom said. + +"It was not a ball. It was a lamp. A very special lamp that I bought for dad's birthday. It was his favorite. Now it's ruined. How could you be so naughty and careless?" mom said. + +Lily and Tom felt very bad. They knew they had done something wrong. They wished they had listened to mom and waited until dad came home. + +"We're very sorry, mom. We love you and dad. Can we fix the lamp?" Lily and Tom said. + +"I don't think so, sweetie. It's too broken. Maybe we can find another one, but it won't be the same. You have to learn to respect other people's things and to be patient. Sometimes, surprises are worth waiting for," mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They hugged mom and said they were sorry again. They helped mom clean up the mess and put the box away. They hoped dad would not be too upset. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that opening things that are not yours can lead to trouble and sadness. They learned that some things are more precious than others. They learned that curiosity can be good, but it can also be bad. They learned to be more careful and respectful. They learned to wait for surprises. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They have a lot of toys and books. They like to pretend they are grown-ups. Anna has a toy phone and Ben has a toy car. + +"Hello, this is Anna. I am very busy. I have to work and drink coffee," Anna says into the phone. She lifts a plastic cup to her mouth and makes a slurping sound. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am Ben. I am driving to the store. I need to buy some milk and eggs," Ben says. He zooms his car around the floor and makes a honking sound. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud roar from the kitchen. It is their cat, Leo. Leo is fierce and likes to chase birds and mice. He sees a red feather on the window sill and jumps to catch it. He knocks over a vase and a plate. They break and make a big mess. + +"Uh-oh, Leo is in trouble," Anna says. She puts down her phone and runs to the kitchen. + +"Me too, me too," Ben says. He leaves his car and follows Anna. + +They see Leo on the window sill, holding the feather in his mouth. He looks proud and happy. But they also see the broken vase and plate on the floor. They look sad and scared. + +"Bad Leo, bad Leo," Anna says. She shakes her finger at him. + +"Sorry, sorry," Ben says. He picks up the pieces and puts them in a bin. + +Leo drops the feather and jumps down. He rubs his head against Anna and Ben. He purrs and licks them. He wants to say he is sorry too. + +"It's okay, Leo. We love you. But don't break things again," Anna says. She hugs him and strokes his fur. + +"Let's clean up the mess and then play some more," Ben says. He smiles and holds Anna's hand. + +They work together and make the kitchen tidy. Then they go back to the living room and play with their toys and books. They have fun and forget about the coffee. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were king and queen of a big castle. They had a flag with a star on it that they raised on a stick. + +"Look, I am the queen and this is my flag!" Lily said. She waved the flag in the air. + +"I am the king and this is my sword!" Ben said. He held a stick and made a swoosh sound. + +They ran around the garden, having fun. They saw a big butterfly with many colors. It was enormous. They wanted to catch it. + +"Wow, what a pretty butterfly!" Lily said. "Let's follow it!" + +They chased the butterfly, but it was too fast. It flew over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. + +"Oh no, we can't go there!" Ben said. "That's where the mean dog lives!" + +They heard a loud bark. It was the mean dog. It saw the butterfly and wanted to eat it. It jumped over the fence and ran after the butterfly. + +"Help, help!" the butterfly said. It was scared. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for the butterfly. They wanted to help it. They raised their flag and their sword and shouted. + +"Stop, stop, mean dog!" they said. "Leave the butterfly alone!" + +The mean dog heard them and turned around. It saw them and growled. It was angry. + +"Go away, you little kids!" it said. "This is my yard and my snack!" + +Lily and Ben were brave. They did not go away. They waved their flag and their sword and said. + +"No, you go away, mean dog! This is our friend and you can't have it!" + +The mean dog was surprised. It did not expect them to stand up to it. It was confused. + +"Your friend?" it said. "But it's a butterfly!" + +"Yes, it's a butterfly and it's beautiful and kind!" Lily said. "And we are the king and queen and we protect it!" + +The mean dog looked at the butterfly. It saw that it was beautiful and kind. It felt a little ashamed. It did not want to eat it anymore. + +"Okay, okay, I'm sorry!" it said. "I won't eat your friend. You can have it back." + +It let the butterfly go. The butterfly flew to Lily and Ben and thanked them. + +"Thank you, thank you, king and queen!" it said. "You are very brave and nice!" + +Lily and Ben smiled. They were happy. They made a new friend. + +The end. +Tim and Sam were playing in the park. They saw a big pile of leaves and ran to jump on it. They had fun throwing leaves in the air and hiding under them. Then Tim saw something shiny in the leaves. He picked it up and looked at it. + +"Look, Sam, I found a skull!" he said, holding a small metal object that had a round shape and two holes for eyes. + +"What is a skull?" Sam asked, coming closer. + +"It is the head of a dead animal or person. It is very old and scary," Tim said, trying to sound brave. + +"Can I see it?" Sam asked, reaching for the skull. + +"No, it is mine. I found it first," Tim said, pulling the skull away. + +Sam did not like that. He wanted to see the skull too. He tried to grab it from Tim, but Tim held it tight. They started to fight over the skull, pulling and pushing each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" a voice said. It was their mom, who had been watching them from a bench. She came over and took the skull from them. "What are you doing with this? It is not a skull, it is a harmless toy. It is a twisty ball. You can twist it and make different faces. See?" She showed them how the metal ball could change its expression by twisting it. + +Tim and Sam looked at the twisty ball. They felt silly for fighting over it. They said sorry to each other and hugged. Then they asked their mom if they could play with the twisty ball. + +"Sure, you can. But be careful not to lose it in the leaves. And share it nicely, okay?" their mom said, giving them the twisty ball. + +"Okay, mom. Thank you," Tim and Sam said. They took the twisty ball and went back to the pile of leaves. They had fun twisting the ball and making funny faces. They forgot about the skull and played happily together. +Lily liked to create things with her crayons. She drew flowers, stars, and animals on her paper. She also liked to eat pears. They were sweet and juicy and made her happy. + +One day, she had a big idea. She wanted to create a pear with her crayons. She took a green crayon and drew a round shape. Then she took a brown crayon and drew a stem. She smiled at her pear. It looked good. + +She showed her pear to her mom. "Look, mom, I made a pear!" she said. + +"Wow, that's a very nice pear, Lily," her mom said. "But you know what? You can't eat a crayon pear. It's not real. It's only for looking." + +Lily nodded. She knew that. She put her pear on the table and went to play with her toys. + +But she did not see that her little brother, Max, was watching. He was hungry and he liked pears too. He saw the pear on the table and thought it was real. He reached for it and took a big bite. + +"Yuck!" he spat. "This is not a pear! This is a crayon!" + +He cried and ran to his mom. "Mom, mom, Lily gave me a bad pear! It's a crayon!" + +Lily heard him and ran to the table. She saw her pear with a bite mark. She was sad and angry. + +"Max, you ate my pear! That was my creation! You ruined it!" she shouted. + +"Sorry, Lily, I didn't know. It looked like a real pear," Max said. + +Lily and Max started to argue. Their mom came and stopped them. + +"Hey, hey, calm down, both of you," she said. "It was a mistake. Max, you should not eat things that are not food. Lily, you should not leave your crayons on the table. They can be dangerous. How about we go to the kitchen and I'll give you both a real pear? And then you can create something else with your crayons, together." + +Lily and Max agreed. They hugged and said sorry to each other. They followed their mom to the kitchen and ate a real pear. It was sweet and juicy and made them happy. Then they went back to the table and created a new picture with their crayons. They drew a fast car with a pear on the roof. They laughed and had fun. They learned to share and be careful. They loved to create. +Lily wanted to make a snowman, but there was no snow outside. She had an idea. She went to the kitchen and opened the freezer. She saw a lot of ice and some frozen food. She took out a big bag of peas and a small box of ice cream. + +She ran to the living room and put the bag of peas on the floor. She tried to shape it into a ball, but it was too hard and rough. She asked her brother, Max, to help her. + +"Max, can you help me make a snowman?" she said. + +Max looked at the bag of peas and laughed. "That's not snow, that's food. You can't make a snowman with food." + +"Yes, I can. Watch me." Lily said. She opened the box of ice cream and scooped out some with a spoon. She put it on top of the bag of peas. She tried to make a face with raisins and chocolate chips, but they kept falling off. + +"That's not a snowman, that's a mess." Max said. "It's going to melt and make a puddle." + +"No, it's not. It's a snowman and he's my friend." Lily said. She gave the snowman a hug and a kiss. + +Max shook his head and went back to his toys. Lily smiled and talked to her snowman. She did not care that he was made of food. She liked him anyway. +Lily was a girl who liked to ask many questions. She wanted to know everything about the world. She asked her mom, her dad, her teacher, and her friends. But sometimes, she did not like the answers they gave her. She thought they were boring or wrong or disgusting. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big tree with many leaves and fruits. She asked her mom, "What is this tree?" Her mom said, "This is a mango tree. It gives us sweet and juicy fruits that we can eat." Lily said, "I don't like mangoes. They are disgusting. They are sticky and mushy and have a weird smell. I want a different tree." + +She ran away from her mom and looked for another tree. She saw a small tree with white flowers. She asked a boy who was playing near it, "What is this tree?" The boy said, "This is a jasmine tree. It gives us beautiful and fragrant flowers that we can smell." Lily said, "I don't like jasmine. It is disgusting. It is too strong and makes me sneeze. I want a different tree." + +She ran away from the boy and looked for another tree. She saw a tall tree with no leaves and no fruits. She asked a bird who was sitting on it, "What is this tree?" The bird said, "This is a dead tree. It gives us nothing but shade and a place to rest." Lily said, "I don't like dead trees. They are disgusting. They are brown and dry and have no life. I want a different tree." + +She ran away from the bird and looked for another tree. But she could not find any. She was tired and hungry and thirsty. She wished she had listened to her mom and tried the mangoes. She wished she had listened to the boy and smelled the jasmine. She wished she had listened to the bird and rested on the dead tree. She realized that she was wrong to judge the trees by their looks and tastes. She learned that every tree has something good to offer, and that she should be grateful and respectful of them. + +She ran back to her mom and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was rude and silly. I want to learn more about the trees and enjoy them. Can we please have some mangoes?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, my dear. I'm glad you changed your mind. Here, have a mango. It is delicious." Lily took a bite and smiled. She liked the mango. She liked the tree. She liked the park. She liked the world. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw many flowers and bugs and birds. They were happy. + +But then, Lily heard a buzz in her ear. She felt a sting on her arm. She saw a small, black bug with wings. It was a mosquito. Lily did not like mosquitoes. They made her itch and hurt. She was scared. + +"Ben, Ben, help me!" Lily cried. "A mosquito bit me!" + +Ben heard Lily and ran to her. He saw the mosquito on her arm. He tried to swat it away. But the mosquito was fast and flew to Lily's face. Lily screamed and closed her eyes. She was in panic. + +"Go away, go away, bad bug!" Ben shouted. He waved his hands and blew his breath. He wanted to protect Lily. He was brave. + +The mosquito did not like Ben. It did not like his hands and his breath. It felt angry and scared. It decided to leave. It flew away from Lily and Ben. It looked for another place to bite. + +Lily opened her eyes and saw Ben. She saw that the mosquito was gone. She felt relieved and happy. She hugged Ben and thanked him. + +"Thank you, Ben, you saved me!" Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily, you're my friend!" Ben said. + +They smiled and kissed. They forgot about the mosquito. They went back to playing in the garden. They were happy. +Sara and Tom are playing in the garden. They see a big pot with flowers. Sara likes the flowers. She wants to smell them. + +"Can I smell the flowers, Tom?" Sara asks. + +"OK, but be careful. The pot is heavy. Do not drop it," Tom says. + +Sara goes to the pot and smells the flowers. They smell good. She smiles. But then she hears a loud noise. She looks behind her. She sees a cat. The cat is running fast. The cat bumps into the pot. The pot falls down. It breaks. The flowers fall out. + +"Oh no! The pot is broken! The flowers are gone!" Sara cries. + +Tom runs to Sara. He hugs her. He says, "Do not cry, Sara. It is OK. It was an accident. The cat did not mean to break the pot." + +"But the pot was pretty. And the flowers were healthy. Mom will be sad. She likes the pot and the flowers," Sara says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He says, "I have an idea. We can remember the pot and the flowers. We can draw them. We can use crayons and paper. We can make a picture for Mom. She will like that." + +Sara stops crying. She says, "That is a good idea, Tom. Let us draw the pot and the flowers. We can make them look nice. We can give the picture to Mom. She will be happy." + +Sara and Tom go to the house. They find crayons and paper. They draw the pot and the flowers. They use many colors. They make the picture look pretty. They write their names on the picture. They are proud of their picture. They go to Mom. They give her the picture. They tell her what happened. + +Mom looks at the picture. She smiles. She says, "Thank you, Sara and Tom. This is a beautiful picture. I love the pot and the flowers. You are very good at drawing. And you are very sweet. You remembered the pot and the flowers. You made me happy." + +Sara and Tom hug Mom. They say, "You are welcome, Mom. We love you. We are sorry about the pot and the flowers. We hope you are not sad." + +Mom says, "I am not sad. I am happy. I have you. You are my pot and my flowers. You are pretty and healthy. You are the best." +Ben and Lily were twins who loved waffles. Every morning, their mom made them yummy waffles with butter and honey. They ate them with big smiles and said thank you to mom. + +One day, mom had to go to the store and left them with dad. Dad was busy with work and did not know how to make waffles. He gave them cereal and milk instead. Ben and Lily did not like cereal and milk. They wanted waffles. + +They saw the waffle maker on the counter and decided to make their own waffles. They poured the batter into the waffle maker and closed it. They waited for a few minutes and then opened it. The waffle was big and golden. They were happy. + +They put the waffle on a plate and cut it in half. They each took a half and put butter and honey on it. They were about to eat it when they heard dad coming. They quickly hid the waffle under the table. + +Dad came into the kitchen and saw the mess. He saw the waffle maker, the batter, the butter and the honey. He was angry. He asked them what they did. Ben and Lily did not answer. They felt guilty. + +Dad looked under the table and saw the waffle. He sighed. He told them that they should not use the waffle maker without his permission. He said that they could have burned themselves or broken the waffle maker. He said that they should have asked him for help or waited for mom to come back. + +He also told them that they should not waste food. He said that the waffle was enough for four people and that they should have shared it with him. He said that they should be grateful for what they have and not be greedy. + +Ben and Lily realized that they were wrong. They said sorry to dad. They gave him the waffle and asked him to eat it with them. They said that they loved him and that they would not do it again. + +Dad smiled and hugged them. He said that he loved them too and that he was proud of them for admitting their mistake. He said that he would teach them how to make waffles safely next time. He said that they could still have cereal and milk if they wanted. + +They all sat down and ate the waffle together. It was still yummy. They thanked dad and said that they learned a lesson. They said that they would always listen to dad and mom and be good twins. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were cars, planes, or animals. Sometimes they shared their toys, and sometimes they fought over them. + +One day, they found a big box in the corner. It was open, and inside there were many things they had never seen before. There were shiny balls, soft dolls, colorful books, and noisy instruments. They were curious and excited. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Lily said. "Can we play with them?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they belong to someone else. Maybe they are not for us." + +Lily did not care. She reached for a shiny ball and threw it in the air. It bounced on the floor and made a loud sound. Ben reached for a soft doll and hugged it. It smelled nice and felt warm. + +They started to play with the new toys, and forgot about their old ones. They had so much fun, they did not hear the door open. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" a voice said. It was Tom, the boy who lived next door. He looked angry and troubled. "These are my toys! You can't touch them!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the toys and ran to the couch. They did not know Tom, and they did not know why he was in their house. + +"Sorry, sorry," Lily said. "We did not know. We just wanted to play." + +"Well, you can't," Tom said. "These are mine. My mom gave them to me for my birthday. You have to give them back." + +He started to pick up his toys and put them back in the box. He glared at Lily and Ben, and they felt bad. + +They wished they had not played with the new toys. They wished they had played with their own toys. They wished Tom would go away. They wished their mom would come home. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. They have a lot of blocks in different colors and shapes. + +Anna is enthusiastic. She wants to make the tallest tower ever. She lifts one block after another and puts them on top of each other. She says, "Look, Ben, my tower is so high! It is higher than the table and the chair and the lamp!" + +Ben is not so enthusiastic. He likes to make cars and drive them around. He has a blue block and a red block and a yellow block. He says, "That's nice, Anna, but I like cars better. Cars are fun and fast and loud. Vroom, vroom, vroom!" + +Anna and Ben do not agree. They have different ideas of what is fun. They start to argue. Anna says, "Towers are better than cars! Towers are big and strong and pretty!" Ben says, "Cars are better than towers! Cars are cool and smart and fun!" + +They get louder and louder. They do not listen to each other. They do not share their blocks. They do not play nicely. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees their blocks and their faces. She says, "Anna and Ben, what are you doing? Why are you yelling and fighting? You know the law. The law is to be kind and respectful and fair. The law is to use your words and not your hands. The law is to share and take turns and help each other. Do you remember the law?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They remember the law. They feel sorry. They say, "Yes, Mom, we remember the law. We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Anna. We are sorry, Ben." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. I'm glad you remember the law. The law is important. The law helps us to get along and have fun. Now, why don't you try to play together? Maybe you can make something new with your blocks. Maybe you can make a tower and a car and a bridge and a train. What do you think?" + +Anna and Ben think. They like the idea. They say, "Yes, Mom, that sounds fun. Thank you, Mom. We will try to play together. We will try to follow the law." + +They hug Mom. They hug each other. They go back to their blocks. They are enthusiastic. They lift and stack and connect and roll. They make a tower and a car and a bridge and a train. They are happy. They are friends. They follow the law. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with marbles. They have many marbles of different colors and sizes. They roll them, bounce them, and trade them. + +One day, Ben finds a very big and shiny marble. It is red and blue and green. He shows it to Mia. "Look, Mia, I have a new marble. It is the best marble ever. Do you want to see it?" + +Mia nods. She likes marbles too. She takes the marble from Ben and holds it in her hand. It is heavy and smooth. She looks at it closely. She sees her face in it. "Wow, Ben, this is a very nice marble. Where did you get it?" + +Ben smiles. He is proud of his marble. "I got it from my grandma. She lives far away. She mailed it to me. She said it is a special marble. It is useful for many things. You can play with it, or use it as a paperweight, or as a decoration. She said it brings good luck." + +Mia is impressed. She likes Ben's grandma. She is very kind and funny. She sometimes mails them cookies and stickers. She wishes she could see her more often. She gives the marble back to Ben. "Thank you for letting me see your marble, Ben. It is very special. Your grandma is very nice. I miss her." + +Ben nods. He misses his grandma too. He puts the marble in his pocket. He has an idea. "Do you want to mail something to grandma, Mia? We can make her a card and draw some pictures. We can tell her we love her and thank her for the marble. Maybe she will be happy." + +Mia likes the idea. She loves to draw and write. She thinks grandma will like their card. She nods. "Yes, Ben, let's mail something to grandma. That is a good idea. Come on, let's go get some paper and crayons." They run to the house, holding hands. They are happy. They have a good friend and a good grandma. And a very useful marble. +Tom and Sue like to write with crayons. They write on paper, on walls, on books, on anything. They think it is fun and pretty. Mom and Dad do not like it. They say it is bad and messy. They tell Tom and Sue to stop. + +One day, Tom and Sue find a new thing to write on. It is a big box with wires and buttons. It is in the garage. They do not know what it is. They think it is a toy. They take their crayons and start to write on it. They write their names, and stars, and hearts, and flowers. + +"Look, Sue, I write a big T for Tom!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom, that is good! I write a big S for Sue!" Sue says. + +They are happy and lively. They do not hear Mom and Dad coming. + +"Tom! Sue! What are you doing?" Mom and Dad shout. + +They see the box with crayons. They are angry and scared. They know what it is. It is not a toy. It is a machine that makes power. It is dangerous. + +"Get away from there! Now!" Dad yells. + +But it is too late. Tom and Sue touch the wires with their crayons. They feel a big shock. It hurts a lot. They scream and fall down. They do not move. + +Mom and Dad run to them. They try to help them. But they cannot. Tom and Sue are gone. They are very sad. They cry and cry. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing with clay in the garden. They liked to make shapes and animals with the soft clay. Lily made a clay cat and Ben made a clay dog. They put their clay pets on a big rock to dry in the sun. + +"Look at my cat, she is so pretty and fluffy!" Lily said. + +"My dog is better, he is strong and brave!" Ben said. + +They started to argue about whose clay pet was better. They did not see a bird flying over them. The bird saw the clay pets and thought they were real. The bird was hungry and wanted to eat them. + +The bird swooped down and grabbed the clay cat in its beak. Lily saw the bird and screamed. + +"Hey, that's my cat! Give it back, you bad bird!" Lily shouted. + +The bird flew away with the clay cat, but it was too heavy. The bird dropped the clay cat on the roof of the house. The clay cat broke into pieces. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She ran to the house and tried to climb the roof. She wanted to get her clay cat back. + +"Stop, Lily, it's too high and dangerous!" Ben said. + +He followed Lily and tried to pull her down. They both fell on the grass and hurt themselves. + +They started to cry and hug each other. They were sorry for fighting and losing their clay pets. + +They looked up and saw the bird flying back. The bird had the clay dog in its beak. The bird was still hungry and wanted to eat it. + +"Look, the bird has your dog!" Lily said. + +"Help, my dog!" Ben said. + +They got up and ran to the rock. They found some more clay and quickly made a clay bird. They put the clay bird on the rock and hid behind a bush. + +The bird saw the clay bird and thought it was another bird. The bird wanted to fight it. The bird dropped the clay dog and attacked the clay bird. + +The clay bird was hard and sharp. It hurt the bird's beak and wings. The bird was scared and flew away. + +Lily and Ben saw the clay dog on the ground. It was not broken. They were happy and ran to get it. + +"Look, your dog is safe!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are a good friend!" Ben said. + +They hugged each other and their clay dog. They decided to share their clay pets and play nicely. They also decided to keep their clay pets hidden from the bird. They learned a lesson and had fun. +Sara and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. But sometimes they wanted the same block and they fought over it. + +"Give me that block! It's mine!" Ben shouted, grabbing a red block from Sara's hand. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Sara shouted back, pulling the block away from Ben. + +They pulled and pulled until the block flew out of their hands and hit the lamp on the table. The lamp made a loud noise and a spark came out of it. Then the lamp fell on the floor and broke. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They saw smoke and smelled something bad. They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"Mom, mom, help! The lamp is broken and there is a spark and smoke!" Sara cried. + +"What? What happened?" Mom asked, running to the living room. She saw the mess and the broken lamp. She was angry and worried. + +"Who did this? Who broke the lamp?" Mom asked, looking at Sara and Ben. + +They both pointed at each other and said, "He did it!" "She did it!" + +Mom sighed. She slapped her forehead and said, "You two are in big trouble. You should not fight over blocks. You should share and play nicely. And you should not touch the lamp. It is dangerous. You could have started a fire or hurt yourself." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They knew they did something bad. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We won't do it again." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're okay. But you have to learn to be gentle and kind with each other and with things. Fighting and breaking things is not good. Sharing and building things is good. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand." + +Mom smiled and said, "Good. Now help me clean up this mess. And then we can play with the blocks together. But no more fighting, okay?" + +Sara and Ben said, "Okay, mom." They helped mom clean up the living room. Then they played with the blocks together. They shared and built a big castle. They were gentle and kind with each other and with things. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving cars. Ben had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They zoomed around the carpet and bumped into each other. + +"Beep beep! Move, Lily!" Ben said. + +"No, you move, Ben!" Lily said. + +They both wanted to have the best spot on the carpet. They did not share or take turns. They were rude to each other. + +Mom heard them from the kitchen. She did not like their noise or their manners. She came to the living room and saw them fighting over the toys. + +"Ben and Lily, stop that right now!" Mom said. "You are being rude and loud. You need to share and be nice. If you don't, I will take away your cars. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily looked at Mom. They knew she was serious. She was warning them. They did not want to lose their cars. They nodded and said sorry. + +Mom smiled and gave them a hug. She told them to play nicely and quietly. She went back to the kitchen. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They decided to be friends and not rude. They said sorry again and gave each other a high five. They shared their cars and took turns. They zoomed around the carpet and had fun. They were happy and Mom was happy too. +Lily was a clever girl who liked to make things with her hands. She could tie knots, sew buttons, and weave baskets. She wanted to sell her crafts at the market and earn some money. + +She asked her mom to help her pack her things and go to the market. Her mom said yes, but told her to be careful with the price. She said some people might try to cheat her and pay less than her things were worth. + +At the market, Lily set up her stall and waited for customers. Many people came to see her crafts and praised her for being so clever. Some of them bought her things and paid her the right price. Lily was happy and thanked them. + +But one man came and looked at her baskets. He said they were too expensive and offered her a very low price. Lily said no, that was not fair. She had worked hard to make them and they were worth more. The man got angry and said she was greedy and rude. He tried to grab a basket and run away. + +Lily was quick and smart. She had tied a string to the basket and pulled it back. She shouted for help and the other people at the market came to see what was wrong. They saw the man trying to steal from Lily and scolded him. They told him to go away and never come back. + +Lily was relieved and proud. She had stood up for herself and her crafts. She had not let the man cheat her. Her mom hugged her and said she was very brave and clever. She said Lily had learned a valuable lesson: to be honest and fair, and not to let anyone take advantage of her. Lily smiled and agreed. She sold the rest of her crafts and went home happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with True, their dog. True is a big, brown dog. He is very interesting. He can run fast, jump high, and catch things in his mouth. + +One day, Tom and Sue go to the park with True. They see a big, green ball. They want to play with it. They ask the boy who has the ball if they can borrow it. The boy says yes, but he wants to play with them. + +Tom, Sue, and the boy take turns to throw the ball. True runs after the ball. He tries to catch it in his mouth. Sometimes he does, sometimes he does not. He is very happy. He barks and wags his tail. + +Tom, Sue, and the boy have fun with True and the ball. They laugh and clap. They make new friends. They are very happy too. They say thank you to the boy and give him back his ball. They hug True and go home. They have had an interesting day. +Sara and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They went to the kitchen to look for food. They opened the fridge and the cupboards. They saw some eggs, cheese, bread and jam. + +"Let's cook some eggs and cheese," Sara said. "We can make a sandwich with bread and jam." + +"OK," Ben said. "I can help you cook." + +They took out a pan and a spatula. They cracked the eggs and put them in the pan. They added some cheese and stirred. They smelled the eggs and cheese. They were happy. + +They took out two slices of bread and spread some jam on them. They put the eggs and cheese on one slice and covered it with the other. They cut the sandwich in half. + +They put the sandwich on a plate and took it to the table. They sat down and ate. They liked the sandwich. It was yummy and warm. + +They smiled at each other and said, "We are good cooks!" + +They finished the sandwich and drank some milk. They were not hungry anymore. They were full and happy. They cleaned up the kitchen and put everything away. + +They went to the living room and played with their toys. They had fun. They were glad they cooked their own food. They felt proud. +Anna likes to read books. She has many books in her room. She reads them every day. She likes to look at the pictures and the words. She can read some words by herself. + +One day, Anna finds a book she does not know. It is big and old. It has a picture of a castle on the cover. She opens the book and sees many unknown words. She tries to read them, but she cannot. She feels sad. + +She goes to her mom and shows her the book. "Mom, what is this book?" she asks. "Can you read it to me?" + +Her mom smiles and hugs her. "This is a special book, Anna. It is a book of fairy tales. It is in a different language. I can read it to you, but I have to translate it for you. Do you want to hear a story?" + +Anna nods and smiles. She is curious and happy. She and her mom sit on the couch and look at the book. Her mom reads a story about a princess and a dragon. Anna listens and imagines. She likes the book. She thanks her mom and gives her a kiss. She learns a new word: fairy tale. +Tim was a chubby boy who liked to play with his fireman toy. He had a red hat, a yellow coat and a big hose. He pretended to put out fires in his backyard with his hose. He liked to make siren noises and say "Fireman Tim to the rescue!" + +One day, he saw a real fireman truck on his street. It was shiny and loud and had a ladder. Tim ran to the sidewalk to see it better. He waved at the firemen who got out of the truck. They smiled and waved back. They said they were here to check the fire hydrant. + +Tim asked if he could see the truck. The firemen said yes and let him climb inside. Tim was so happy. He touched the buttons, the steering wheel and the horn. He put on a fireman helmet and pretended to drive. He felt like a real fireman. + +The firemen finished their work and said it was time to go. They thanked Tim for being a good helper and gave him a sticker. Tim thanked them for letting him see the truck. He got out of the truck and hugged the firemen. They said goodbye and drove away. + +Tim ran back to his backyard with his sticker and his toy. He stuck the sticker on his hat and played with his hose. He looked at the shiny truck as it disappeared. He said "Fireman Tim is the best!" +Lily and Tom went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They found many shells of different colors and shapes. Some were big and some were small. Some were smooth and some were bumpy. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shell that looks like a star!" Tom said. He pointed to a yellow shell with five points. He picked it up and showed it to Lily. + +"Wow, that's a pretty shell, Tom!" Lily said. She liked stars. She pointed to a blue shell that looked like a moon. She picked it up and showed it to Tom. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shell that looks like a moon!" Lily said. She liked moons. They smiled and put their shells in a bucket. + +They kept looking for more shells. They found shells that looked like flowers, hearts, and fish. They filled their bucket with shells. They were happy. + +They ran to Mom and Dad and showed them their shells. Mom and Dad praised them and said they were very good at finding shells. They helped them wash their shells with water. The shells were wet and shiny. + +They took their shells home and put them on a table. They let them dry in the sun. The shells were dry and dull. They painted their shells with paint. They made them colorful and bright. They glued their shells on a paper. They made a picture of the beach. They hung their picture on the wall. They were proud. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. They are happy when they play together. + +One day, Mom says, "Kids, I have a surprise for you. I ordered pizza for lunch. Do you want some?" Tom and Lily love pizza. They say, "Yes, please, Mom. We want pizza!" They run to the kitchen and see a big box of pizza on the table. It smells good and looks yummy. + +Mom says, "You can have two slices each. But first, you have to wash your hands." Tom and Lily wash their hands and sit down. They are ready to eat. But then, they hear a knock on the door. Mom says, "Who could that be? I'll go and see." She leaves the pizza on the table and goes to the door. + +Tom and Lily look at the pizza. They are hungry. They want to eat it now. They think, "Maybe Mom won't mind if we have a bite." They reach for the pizza. But then, they hear a loud bark. It is Rex, their dog. Rex likes pizza too. He jumps on the table and tries to grab a slice. Tom and Lily scream, "No, Rex! Bad dog! Go away!" They try to push Rex away. But Rex is strong and fast. He bites the pizza and runs away. + +Mom hears the noise and comes back. She sees the mess on the table. She sees Rex with the pizza in his mouth. She sees Tom and Lily with pizza sauce on their faces. She says, "Oh, no! What happened here? Rex, you naughty dog! You disturbed our lunch! Tom and Lily, why did you touch the pizza? You should have waited for me." Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say, "We're sorry, Mom. We were hungry. We wanted to eat the pizza. But Rex came and took it. He is a bad dog." Mom says, "I know, kids. I know you love pizza. But you have to be patient and polite. And Rex, you have to learn to share. Pizza is not only for you. It is for everyone." She takes the pizza from Rex and gives him a bone. She says, "Here, Rex. This is your lunch. You can have this. But no more pizza for you." Rex wags his tail and eats the bone. He is happy. + +Mom says, "Don't worry, kids. There is still some pizza left. We can have it. But first, let's clean up this mess." She gives Tom and Lily a cloth and a napkin. They help Mom clean the table and their faces. Then, they sit down and eat the pizza. It is still good and warm. They say, "Thank you, Mom. This is a good pizza. We like it." Mom says, "You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you like it. Pizza is a popular food. Many people like it. But we have to be careful and not let Rex disturb us again." They laugh and hug Mom. They are happy. They finish their lunch and go back to their room. They play with their toys again. They are good twins. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the kitchen. They pretend to cook food for their dolls and toys. They use pots and pans and spoons and plates. They also use paper and crayons to make prints of food. They draw apples and bananas and cookies and cakes. + +One day, Sara and Tom have a big idea. They want to make real food for their dolls and toys. They find some eggs and flour and sugar and butter in the fridge and the cupboard. They mix them in a bowl. They pour the batter in a pan. They put the pan in the oven. They set the timer for ten minutes. + +They are very excited. They think their food will be tasty and their dolls and toys will be happy. They make more prints of food while they wait. They draw cheese and bread and carrots and pies. + +But they forget to watch the oven. They do not hear the timer beep. They do not smell the smoke. They do not see the fire. They are too busy with their prints. + +The fire grows bigger and bigger. It burns the pan and the food and the oven. It spreads to the curtains and the cabinets and the walls. It makes a loud noise and a lot of heat. + +Sara and Tom hear the noise. They look at the oven. They see the fire. They are scared. They scream. + +"Help! Help! Fire! Fire!" + +Their mom and dad hear them. They run to the kitchen. They see the fire. They are angry and worried. They grab Sara and Tom and take them outside. They call the firemen. + +The firemen come with a big truck and a hose and a ladder. They spray water on the fire. They put out the fire. They check the kitchen. They say it is very bad. They say Sara and Tom are very lucky. They say they should never play with the oven. + +Sara and Tom are sorry. They cry. They hug their mom and dad. They say they are sorry. They say they will never play with the oven again. + +Their mom and dad are glad they are safe. They hug them back. They say they love them. They say they are sorry too. They say they will buy them new dolls and toys. + +But they do not buy them new pots and pans and spoons and plates. They do not buy them new paper and crayons. They do not let them play in the kitchen anymore. + +Sara and Tom are sad. They miss their old dolls and toys. They miss their old prints of food. They miss their old games of cooking. They think their food would have been tasty. They think their dolls and toys would have been happy. They think they would have been happy too. +Anna loved to swim in the pool with her big brother Ben. They played games and splashed water and had fun. But one day, Ben had to go to school and Anna was sad. She wanted to swim with him, not with Mommy. + +"Can I go to the pool by myself?" she asked Mommy. + +"No, Anna, you are too little. You need to stay with me. The pool is deep and you could get hurt," Mommy said. + +Anna did not listen. She was angry and sneaky. She waited until Mommy was busy and ran to the pool. She jumped in and felt the cold water. She laughed and kicked her legs. She felt free and happy. + +But then she got tired and scared. The water was too deep and she could not touch the bottom. She could not breathe and she started to cry. She called for Mommy, but Mommy did not hear her. She called for Ben, but Ben was not there. She felt alone and helpless. + +But then she saw a furry face and a wet nose. It was Rex, the dog. He heard Anna's cries and ran to the pool. He saw Anna in trouble and jumped in. He swam to her and let her grab his collar. He pulled her to the edge and helped her out. He licked her face and barked. He was happy and brave. + +Mommy heard the barking and came to the pool. She saw Anna and Rex and gasped. She hugged Anna and scolded her. She told her she was naughty and foolish. She told her she could have drowned and died. She told her she was sorry and scared. + +Anna felt sorry and scared too. She knew she did a bad thing. She apologized to Mommy and thanked Rex. She told him he was a good dog and a hero. She told him he rescued her and saved her life. She told him she was proud of him and loved him. + +Rex wagged his tail and smiled. He was proud and loved too. He was Anna's best friend and protector. He was her rescuer. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with paints. They have red, blue, yellow and white paints. They want to make new colors. + +"Look, Max, I can mix red and yellow. It makes orange!" Lily says. She shows Max her orange paint. + +"Wow, that is pretty!" Max says. He tries to mix blue and yellow. It makes green. He likes green. He winks at Lily. "Do you want to see my green paint?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. She likes green too. She moves closer to Max. He holds his brush with green paint. + +But Max is naughty. He does not show Lily his green paint. He splashes it on her face! Lily gasps. She has green paint on her nose, cheeks and forehead. + +"Max, why did you do that?" Lily asks. She is not happy. She feels wet and sticky. + +"Sorry, Lily, I was just joking!" Max says. He laughs. He thinks it is funny. + +Lily does not think it is funny. She is angry. She grabs her red paint. She splashes it on Max's face. Now Max has red paint on his nose, cheeks and forehead. + +"Ha, ha, now you are red!" Lily says. She smiles. She thinks it is funny. + +Max does not think it is funny. He is surprised. He feels wet and sticky. + +"Hey, that is not fair!" Max says. He is not happy. + +Lily and Max look at each other. They have paint on their faces. They look silly. They start to giggle. They are not angry anymore. They are friends again. + +They hug each other. They have fun with paints. They mix more colors. They make purple, pink, brown and black. They paint pictures. They paint their hands. They paint the wall. + +They are happy. They are messy. They are colorful. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they find a big ball of wool near the fence. It is soft and white and has many strings. + +"Look, Ben, we can make something with this wool," Sara says. She picks up the ball and tries to pull a string. But the string is weak and breaks easily. + +Ben shrugs. He does not like wool. He likes cars and trucks and planes. He sees a red car on the grass and runs to get it. + +"Ben, come back! Help me with the wool!" Sara calls. She wants to make a scarf or a hat or a doll. She thinks wool is fun and warm. + +But Ben does not listen. He plays with the car and makes loud noises. He pretends the car is fast and strong and can go anywhere. + +Sara feels sad and lonely. She puts down the ball of wool and walks to Ben. She tries to take the car from him. + +"Give me the car, Ben! It is my turn to play with it!" Sara says. + +"No, it is mine! Go away, Sara! You have the wool!" Ben says. + +They tug and pull and fight over the car. The car is weak too and breaks in half. Sara and Ben both cry. + +They look at the broken car and the ball of wool. They feel sorry and silly. They hug and say sorry to each other. + +"Let's share, Sara. You can have the wool and I can have the car. We can make something new with them," Ben says. + +"OK, Ben. That is a good idea. We can be friends and have fun," Sara says. + +They smile and go back to the garden. They use the wool and the car to make a funny toy. They call it a wool-car. They laugh and play with it until it is time to go inside. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. + +One day, Lily brought a sandwich for lunch. She had cheese and ham on her bread. She loved cheese and ham. Ben brought a sandwich too. He had peanut butter and jelly on his bread. He loved peanut butter and jelly. + +"Can I try your sandwich?" Lily asked Ben. She was eager to taste something new. + +"Sure, you can try my sandwich. Can I try yours?" Ben asked Lily. He was eager to taste something new too. + +They swapped their sandwiches and took a bite. Lily made a face. She did not like peanut butter and jelly. It was sticky and sweet. Ben made a face too. He did not like cheese and ham. It was salty and smelly. + +"Yuck! I don't like your sandwich!" Lily said. + +"Yuck! I don't like your sandwich either!" Ben said. + +They gave back their sandwiches and looked at each other. They felt sad. They did not want to hurt each other's feelings. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I know you like cheese and ham. But I don't. It's not my favorite." Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I know you like peanut butter and jelly. But I don't. It's not my favorite." Lily said. + +They thought for a moment. Then they smiled. + +"That's okay, Lily. We don't have to like the same things. We can still be friends." Ben said. + +"That's okay, Ben. We don't have to like the same things. We can still be friends." Lily said. + +They hugged and ate their own sandwiches. They learned to accept each other's differences. They were happy again. They went back to play in the park. They had a lot of fun. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. Sara sees a big tree with a low branch. She wants to climb it. + +"Look, Ben, a tree! Let's climb it!" Sara says. + +Ben is scared. He does not like to climb. He likes to stay on the ground. + +"No, Sara, it is too high. We can fall and get hurt. Let's play something else," Ben says. + +Sara does not listen. She runs to the tree and grabs the branch. She pulls herself up and sits on it. She feels happy and brave. + +"See, Ben, it is fun! Come on, you can do it!" Sara says. + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to climb. He walks away from the tree. He sees a big rock. He decides to sit on it and watch Sara. + +Sara swings her legs on the branch. She sees a shiny thing on the tree. It is a buckle. Someone left it there. Sara likes shiny things. She wants to have it. + +"Wow, a buckle! I want it!" Sara says. + +She leans over the branch and reaches for the buckle. She stretches her arm and fingers. She almost touches it. But then, the branch snaps. Sara falls off the tree. She lands on the grass. She cries out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That hurts! That is bad!" Sara says. + +Ben hears Sara. He jumps off the rock and runs to her. He sees her on the ground. She has a scratch on her knee and a bump on her head. He feels sorry for her. + +"Sara, are you okay? I told you not to climb. It is dangerous," Ben says. + +He helps her get up and hugs her. He takes her to the bench. He finds a band-aid in his pocket. He puts it on her knee. He kisses her head. + +"There, there. It will be okay. You are brave, but you have to be careful. Next time, listen to me," Ben says. + +Sara nods. She feels better. She hugs Ben back. She says sorry. + +"Sorry, Ben. You are right. I should have listened to you. Thank you for helping me. You are a good friend," Sara says. + +They smile at each other. They decide to play something else. They leave the tree and the buckle behind. They do not want to climb anymore. They want to have fun and be safe. +Lily and Tom were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box that they pretended was their ship. They also had a map that showed them where to find treasure. They wanted to find gold and jewels and have fun. + +"Come on, Tom, let's finish digging here. The map says the treasure is under this tree," Lily said, holding a shovel. + +"OK, Lily, I hope we find something shiny and pretty," Tom said, digging with his hands. + +They dug and dug until they saw something glittering in the dirt. They pulled it out and saw that it was a necklace with a big red stone. + +"Wow, look, we found treasure! It's so beautiful!" Lily exclaimed, putting it around her neck. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Tom said, reaching for the necklace. + +"No, it's mine, I found it first!" Lily said, pulling it away. + +They started to fight over the necklace, pulling and tugging and shouting. They did not see that their box was tipping over. They did not hear that their mom was calling them for lunch. They did not notice that a big dog was running towards them. + +The dog saw the necklace and thought it was a toy. He jumped on Lily and Tom and snatched the necklace from them. He ran away with it, wagging his tail. + +Lily and Tom were left on the ground, dirty and crying. They had lost their treasure and their ship. They had no fun at all. They wished they had shared and listened to their mom. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Anna and Ben like to play outside. They have a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also have a dog named Spot who likes to run and bark. + +But today is Sunday and it is raining. Anna and Ben cannot play outside. They are sad and bored. They look out the window and see the raindrops falling on the grass and the flowers. + +"Can we do something fun?" Anna asks Mom. + +Mom thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She says, "Why don't we make a rain picture?" + +Anna and Ben are curious. They follow Mom to the kitchen. Mom gives them a big sheet of paper, some crayons and some scissors. She says, "You can draw anything you want on the paper. Then you can cut out some shapes and glue them on the paper. You can make clouds, rainbows, umbrellas, boots, anything you like." + +Anna and Ben are excited. They start to draw and cut and glue. They use blue and purple for the rain, yellow and red for the sun, green and brown for the grass and the trees. They also make a big rainbow with all the colors. They draw Spot with a yellow raincoat and a red hat. They draw themselves with pink and blue umbrellas and boots. + +They work hard and have fun. They show Mom their rain picture. Mom smiles and says, "Wow, what a beautiful picture! You are very creative and successful. You made a rainy Sunday into a sunny one." + +Anna and Ben are happy and proud. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +They hang their rain picture on the fridge. They hug Mom and Spot. They look out the window and see the rain. But they don't mind. They have each other and their rain picture. They think, "Rainy Sundays are not so bad after all." +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going to visit their grandma and grandpa. They had a big bag with clothes and toys. They wanted to unpack and play. + +"Look, Ben, I have my doll and my book. What do you have?" Lily asked. + +"I have my car and my ball. And I have a surprise for you!" Ben said. He opened his bag and took out a cookie. It was big and round and had chocolate chips. It looked like the moon. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice cookie! Can I have a bite?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily, you are my sister. We can share the cookie. It is very tasty!" Ben said. He broke the cookie in half and gave one piece to Lily. + +They both took a big bite of the cookie. It was sweet and crunchy and yummy. They smiled at each other. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. It was their grandma. + +"Ben! Lily! What are you doing? That cookie was for dessert! You were not supposed to eat it! You are very naughty!" Grandma said. She was angry and sad. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They had made a mistake. They had eaten the cookie without asking. They had spoiled the surprise. + +They looked at the cookie. It was not tasty anymore. It was just a half-eaten moon. They wished they had not eaten it. + +They said sorry to their grandma. But she was still mad. She said they had to go to bed early. They could not play with their toys. They could not see the real moon. + +Lily and Ben cried. They hugged each other. They had a bad day. They hoped their grandma would forgive them. They hoped they would have a better day tomorrow. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a net. They try to kick the ball into the net. But they are not very good. The ball goes too high or too low or too far. + +One day, they see a giant in the park. The giant is very big and tall. He has a big ball and a big net. He kicks the ball into the net with one foot. He is very good. + +Tim and Sam are scared of the giant. They hide behind a tree. They watch the giant play. + +"Wow, he is so good," Tim says. + +"Yes, he is," Sam says. "I wish we could play like him." + +The giant sees Tim and Sam. He smiles. He walks to them. He is not mean. He is nice. + +"Hello, little ones," the giant says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Tim and Sam are shy. They nod. + +"OK, come with me," the giant says. "I will teach you how to kick the ball better. You can improve your skills." + +The giant takes Tim and Sam to his big net. He gives them his big ball. He shows them how to kick the ball with their feet. He tells them to aim for the net. He tells them to have fun. + +Tim and Sam try to kick the ball. It is hard. The ball is heavy. The net is far. But they do not give up. They try again and again. They listen to the giant. They learn from him. They improve their kicks. They get closer to the net. + +"Good job, little ones," the giant says. "You are doing great. You are improving." + +Tim and Sam are happy. They smile. They thank the giant. + +"Thank you, giant," Tim says. + +"Yes, thank you, giant," Sam says. "You are very kind. You are a good teacher." + +The giant is happy too. He hugs Tim and Sam. He says, "You are very welcome, little ones. You are very brave. You are good learners. You are my friends." + +They play together until the sun goes down. They have a lot of fun. They make a lot of goals. They laugh a lot. + +The end. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing was to dive into the big pile of leaves. The leaves were red, yellow and brown. They made a soft and crunchy sound when they landed. + +One day, they saw a new pile of leaves near the pond. It looked bigger and fluffier than the other piles. Ben and Mia ran towards it, excited to dive in. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch". + +"Ready, set, go!" Ben shouted, and they both jumped into the air. But instead of landing on leaves, they landed on something wet and sticky. It was clay! Gray clay that was used to make pots and vases. The clay covered their clothes, their hair and their faces. They felt cold and yucky. + +"Yuck!" Mia cried. "This is not leaves! This is mud!" + +"Sorry, kids," a voice said. It was the man who made the pots and vases. He had put the clay there to dry in the sun. He did not know that Ben and Mia would come. "I did not mean to trick you. I was going to make a sign, but I forgot." + +Ben and Mia looked at each other. They were angry and sad. They wanted to play in the leaves, not in the mud. But then they saw something funny. They saw how silly they looked, covered in gray clay. They saw how the man looked, with a clay nose and a clay beard. They started to laugh. + +"Maybe this is not so bad," Ben said. "Maybe we can make something with the clay. Like a hat, or a frog, or a star." + +"Or a leaf!" Mia said. "A big, gray leaf!" + +They smiled and nodded. They decided to have fun with the clay. They used their hands and feet to shape it. They made hats, frogs, stars and leaves. They even made a sign that said "Do not dive". They put it next to the pile of clay. They hoped that no one else would make the same mistake. They learned to look before they leap. +Sara woke up and saw the sun shining through the window. It was a bright day. She felt cold under her blanket. She wanted to get up and play. + +She stretched her arms and legs and yawned. She called for her mom. "Mom, mom, can I go outside?" + +Mom came to her room and smiled. "Good morning, Sara. Yes, you can go outside, but first you need to get dressed. It is cold outside. You need a warm coat and a hat and gloves." + +Sara nodded and jumped out of bed. She put on her clothes and ran to the door. Mom helped her with her coat and hat and gloves. "Have fun, Sara. But don't go too far. Stay where I can see you." + +Sara said, "OK, mom. Thank you." She opened the door and went outside. She saw the snow on the ground and the trees. She felt the cold air on her face. She smiled and ran to the yard. She saw her friend Tom. He was making a snowman. + +"Hi, Tom. Can I help you?" Sara asked. + +"Hi, Sara. Sure, you can help me. We can make the snowman bigger and better." Tom said. + +Sara and Tom worked together. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them. They found a carrot for the nose, two rocks for the eyes, and a scarf for the neck. They gave the snowman a smile and a hat. + +They looked at their snowman and clapped. They were happy and proud. They hugged each other and the snowman. They had fun on the bright and cold day. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they hear a ring-ring sound. It is the ice-cream truck. They run to the truck and ask for ice-cream. + +Lily picks a pink ice-cream. Sam picks a brown ice-cream. They pay the man and say thank you. They sit on a bench and lick their ice-creams. They are sweet and cold. + +But then, a big dog comes. He barks and jumps. He wants their ice-creams. Lily and Sam are scared. They hold their ice-creams high. The dog can't reach them. He runs away. + +Lily and Sam are happy. They finish their ice-creams. They smile and hug. They are good friends. They go back to play in the park. They have fun. +Anna and Ben were playing hide and seek in their house. Anna was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to his room and looked for a good spot. He saw his closet and opened the door. He climbed inside and closed the door behind him. He smiled and waited for Anna to find him. + +Anna counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" She searched the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but she could not find Ben. She went to his room and looked under the bed, behind the curtains, in the drawers, but she could not find Ben. She scratched her head and wondered where he was. + +"Ben, where are you?" she called. "This is not fun anymore!" + +Ben heard her voice from inside the closet. He wanted to answer, but he forgot the rule of hide and seek. He had to be quiet and not make any noise. He put his hand over his mouth and stayed still. + +Anna was persistent. She did not give up. She looked everywhere in Ben's room, except the closet. She did not think he would fit in there. She was about to leave the room when she heard a faint sound from the closet. It sounded like a sneeze. + +"Ben, is that you?" she asked. She walked to the closet and opened the door. She saw Ben sitting on a pile of clothes, holding his nose. + +"Ben, you forgot the rule!" she said. "You are not supposed to sneeze when you hide!" + +Ben looked at her and smiled sheepishly. "Sorry, Anna," he said. "I could not help it. I am allergic to dust." + +Anna laughed and hugged him. "It's okay, Ben," she said. "You are a good hider. But next time, choose a cleaner spot!" +Lila and Ben are playing in the bath. They have many toys: a duck, a boat, a fish and a sponge. They splash and laugh and make bubbles. + +"Look, Ben, I can rub the sponge on the duck and make it clean!" Lila says. + +"Wow, Lila, that is fun! Can I try?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, here you go. But be careful, don't let the duck go down the drain. The drain is a hole that takes the water away. We don't want to lose the duck!" Lila warns. + +Ben takes the sponge and rubs the duck. He likes how it feels. He squeezes the sponge and makes more bubbles. He is so happy that he does not see the duck slip from his hand and float towards the drain. + +"Oh no, Ben, the duck is going to the drain!" Lila shouts. + +Ben looks and sees the duck near the hole. He reaches out to grab it, but it is too late. The duck goes down the drain with a gurgle. + +"Bye-bye, duck!" Ben says sadly. + +Lila hugs Ben and says, "It's okay, Ben. We still have the boat and the fish and the sponge. And maybe the duck will come back someday. Maybe it will have a long adventure in the pipes and make new friends." + +Ben smiles and says, "Maybe, Lila. Maybe. But I will miss the duck. It was my favorite toy." + +Lila and Ben keep playing in the bath. They pretend that the boat and the fish are looking for the duck. They hope that the duck is happy and safe. They love the duck. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their wagon. They filled it with toys and pulled it around the yard. One day, they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking and looked angry. + +"Help! Help!" Anna cried. She was scared of the dog. She dropped the wagon and ran to the porch. Tom followed her, but he did not want to leave the wagon behind. He loved his wagon. + +The dog reached the wagon and started to bite and shake it. The toys fell out and the wagon broke. Tom was sad and angry. He wanted to rescue his wagon, but he did not know how. The dog was too big and harsh. + +"Go away, dog! Go away!" Tom shouted. He threw a stick at the dog, but it did not work. The dog kept biting the wagon. + +Then, they heard a whistle. It was their dad. He came out of the house and saw the dog and the wagon. He ran to them and scared the dog away. He picked up the wagon and the toys and brought them to Tom and Anna. + +"Are you okay, kids?" he asked. He hugged them and checked them for injuries. + +"Yes, dad. We are okay. But the dog broke our wagon," Tom said. He showed his dad the wagon. It had holes and scratches. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. That was a bad dog. He should not have done that. But don't worry, I can fix your wagon. It will be good as new," dad said. He smiled and kissed Tom and Anna. + +"Thank you, dad. You are the best. You rescued our wagon," Tom said. He hugged his dad and smiled. + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, thank you, dad. You are the best. And we are sorry we left the wagon. We were scared." + +"That's okay, Anna. I understand. You did the right thing. You ran to a safe place. Sometimes, that's the best way to rescue yourself," dad said. He winked and said, "Now, let's go inside and have some cookies. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Anna cheered and said, "Yes, dad. That sounds great. We love you, dad." + +They followed their dad inside, holding his hands. They were happy and grateful. They learned a lesson about rescue and safety. And they still loved their wagon. +Tom and Lily were playing soccer in the park. Tom was big and fast, and Lily was small and slow. Tom wanted to win, so he kicked the ball very hard. He tried to score a goal, but he missed. The ball flew over the fence and hit a window. The window broke with a loud noise. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. "We destroyed the window. That is bad. The owner will be angry." + +Lily was scared. She did not want to get in trouble. She said, "Let's run away. Maybe no one saw us." + +But they were wrong. A man came out of the house. He saw the broken window and the ball. He was very angry. He shouted, "Hey, you kids! Come here! You have to pay for the window. You have to say sorry." + +Tom and Lily did not want to go to the man. They wanted to hide. But they could not. The man saw them and ran after them. He caught them and took them to his house. He called their parents and told them what happened. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They said sorry to the man and their parents. They had to give their allowance to the man to pay for the window. They learned a lesson. They decided to play soccer more carefully next time. They did not want to destroy anything again. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They are very thirsty. They see a bottle of lotion on the table. It is pink and smells nice. + +"Let's drink this," Ben says. He opens the bottle and takes a sip. + +"Yuck!" he spits. "This is not water. This is ouchy." + +Lily laughs. She knows lotion is not for drinking. It is for rubbing on your skin. It makes your skin soft and smooth. + +"Ben, you are silly," she says. "Lotion is not for drinking. It is for rubbing. Look, I will show you." + +She takes some lotion and rubs it on her arms and legs. She feels soft and nice. + +"Wow, you are right," Ben says. He rubs some lotion on his face and hands. He feels soft and nice too. + +They smile and hug. They are happy. They forget they are thirsty. + +They hear their mom calling. She has a tray of juice and cookies. + +"Come on, kids," she says. "It is time for a snack. You must be hungry and thirsty after playing so much." + +Lily and Ben run to their mom. They drink the juice and eat the cookies. They are yummy. + +They tell their mom about the lotion. She laughs and hugs them. + +"You are very funny, kids," she says. "But remember, lotion is not for drinking. It is for rubbing. And water is for drinking. It is good for you." + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They love their mom. They love the lotion. They love the water. They love each other. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They would run, swing, slide and laugh together. They were loyal to each other and always shared their toys and snacks. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. It was brown and furry and had a long tail. Lily and Ben wanted to pet the dog, but they were also a little scared. They gazed at the dog from a distance and wondered if it was friendly. + +"Hello, doggy!" Lily said softly. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog looked at Lily and Ben and wagged its tail. It seemed happy to see them. It walked towards them slowly and sniffed their hands. Lily and Ben smiled and stroked the dog's fur. It was soft and warm. + +The dog licked Lily's face and made her giggle. Then it nuzzled Ben's arm and made him laugh. Lily and Ben hugged the dog and felt its heartbeat. The dog hugged them back and felt their love. + +Lily and Ben had made a new friend. They named the dog Coco and played with him until it was time to go home. They promised to come back and see him again. Coco was loyal to them and waited for them every day. They were happy together. +Tom and Lily were going to the park with Mom. They wanted to play on the swings and the slide. Mom gave them a map to show them the way. She said, "Look at the map and follow the path. I will be right behind you." + +Tom and Lily were happy. They held the map and walked on the path. They saw flowers and birds and trees. They said, "We are almost there. We are ready to have fun." + +But then they came to a fork. The map had two arrows, one pointing left and one pointing right. Tom and Lily did not know which way to go. They looked at the map and at each other. They said, "Which way is the park? We are confused." + +They tried to ask Mom, but she was too far away. They could not see her or hear her. They felt scared and alone. They started to cry. They said, "We are lost. We want Mom." + +Mom heard them cry. She ran to them and hugged them. She said, "Don't cry, my loves. I am here. You are not lost. You are very brave. You did a good job with the map. But sometimes maps are tricky. Let me help you." + +She looked at the map and saw the problem. She said, "The map is wrong. It has two arrows, but there is only one way to the park. The other way is a dead end. We have to go left. Come on, let's go." + +She took their hands and led them to the park. They saw the swings and the slide. They smiled and cheered. They said, "We found it. We are happy. We love Mom." + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She said, "I love you too. You are smart and strong. You can do anything. Now go and play. I will watch you." + +Tom and Lily ran to the swings and the slide. They played and laughed. They forgot about the map and the fork. They had a wonderful time. +Tom is a big boy. He goes to school every day. He wears a uniform. It is blue and white. He likes his uniform. It makes him look smart. + +But today, Tom is very tired. He did not sleep well last night. He had a bad dream. He woke up and cried. His mom hugged him and sang to him. But he could not sleep again. + +In the morning, Tom does not want to get up. He does not want to wear his uniform. He does not want to go to school. He wants to stay in bed. + +"Tom, it's time to get up," his mom says. "You have to go to school. You have to wear your uniform. You have to learn new things." + +"No, mom, no!" Tom says. "I'm too tired. I don't like school. I don't like my uniform. I want to sleep." + +"Tom, you can't sleep all day," his mom says. "You have to go to school. You have to wear your uniform. You have to be a good boy." + +Tom and his mom argue. They are both sad and angry. Tom cries. His mom sighs. + +Then, Tom's dad comes in. He smiles and hugs Tom. He says, "Tom, I know you're tired. I know you had a bad dream. But you know what? I had a bad dream too. And you know what I did? I wore my uniform and went to work. And you know what? I had a good day. I met new people. I did new things. I had fun. And you know what? You can do the same. You can wear your uniform and go to school. You can meet new friends. You can do new things. You can have fun. And you know what? You can sleep better tonight. And you know what? I love you." + +Tom listens to his dad. He wipes his tears. He smiles and hugs his dad. He says, "Dad, I love you too. And you know what? I'll wear my uniform and go to school. And you know what? I'll have a good day. And you know what? I'll sleep better tonight." + +Tom and his mom and his dad are happy. They have breakfast. They get ready. They wear their uniforms. They go to school and work. They have a good day. They sleep better tonight. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were hunters and animals. Lila had a stick that she called a spear. She used it to chase Tom, who was a deer. Tom ran fast and hid behind a tree. + +But then, a big boy came and saw Lila's spear. He wanted it for himself. He was very mean and greedy. He waited until Lila was not looking and he stole her spear. He ran away with it, laughing. + +Lila was very sad and angry when she saw that her spear was gone. She cried and looked for it. She saw the big boy with her spear. He was careless and did not see a hole in the ground. He tripped and fell. His face hit the ground and his nose bled. He dropped the spear and cried. + +Lila ran to get her spear back. She was happy and proud. She said to the big boy, "You should not steal. Stealing is bad. You hurt yourself and me. You are a bad hunter. I am a good hunter. This is my spear. Go away!" + +Tom came out from behind the tree. He saw what happened. He hugged Lila and said, "You are brave and smart. You got your spear back. You are a good friend. I am sorry you lost your spear. But now you have it again. Let's play some more." + +Lila and Tom played some more. They had fun and forgot about the big boy. They were happy and safe. They were good hunters and animals. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy boats in the pond. They liked to pretend they were sailors and explore the water. They had a big anchor that they could attach to their boats and drop in the pond. + +But one day, they had a quarrel. Lily wanted to use the anchor for her boat, but Ben said it was his turn. They both pulled on the anchor and shouted at each other. + +"Give me the anchor, Lily! It's mine!" Ben said. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Lily said. + +They were so busy quarreling that they did not notice a duck swimming towards them. The duck was curious and wanted to see what they had. It pecked at the anchor and tried to take it away. + +"Hey, that's our anchor!" Lily and Ben said together. They stopped quarreling and looked at the duck. The duck was stronger than them and dragged the anchor into the pond. + +"Oh no, we lost our anchor!" Lily and Ben said. They felt sad and sorry. They realized they had been silly and selfish. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"Sorry, Ben. I should have shared the anchor with you," Lily said. + +"Sorry, Lily. I should have let you have a turn," Ben said. + +They decided to be helpful and look for their anchor. They asked the other ducks and fish if they had seen it. They followed the bubbles and the ripples in the water. They searched high and low, but they could not find their anchor. + +They were about to give up when they saw something shiny in the mud. It was their anchor! It had fallen out of the duck's mouth and sunk to the bottom of the pond. They were so happy and excited. They used a stick to hook the anchor and pull it out. + +"Yay, we found our anchor!" Lily and Ben said. They thanked the stick and the pond for being helpful. They cleaned their anchor and put it back on their boats. They agreed to take turns and share the anchor. They played happily and peacefully in the pond. They learned to be kind and friendly to each other and to the animals. They had fun and made new friends. They were the best sailors in the pond. +Anna and her mom went to the store. Anna liked the store. It had many things to see and touch. She saw toys, books, clothes, and food. She wanted to play with everything. + +"Mom, can I have this?" Anna asked, holding a pink doll. + +"Not today, sweetie. We are here to buy coffee for dad. He likes coffee a lot. It makes him happy and awake." Mom said. + +Anna nodded. She liked dad. He was kind and funny. He played with her and read her stories. She wanted to make him happy too. + +"Can I help you find the coffee, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can. You are a good helper. The coffee is in the brown bags over there. Can you see them?" Mom said, pointing. + +Anna saw the brown bags. They had pictures of beans and cups on them. She ran to them and picked one up. + +"Is this the coffee, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, it is. Good job, Anna. You found the coffee. Let's go pay for it and go home. Dad will be so happy to see us and the coffee." Mom said, smiling. + +Anna smiled too. She was happy to help mom and dad. She liked the store. It was fun and nice. She hoped they would come back soon. +Lily loves her pet cat, Max. Max is blue, like the sky and the sea. Lily likes to give Max hugs and kisses, and play with him with a ball of yarn. Max likes to purr and rub his head on Lily's cheek. + +One day, Lily and Max go to the park with Mommy. There are many other children and pets there. Lily sees a boy with a red dog, a girl with a yellow bird, and a baby with a green turtle. Lily thinks they are all very pretty, but she likes Max the best. + +"Hello, what is your name?" Lily asks the boy with the red dog. + +"My name is Ben, and this is Rex," the boy says. "What is your name, and what is that on your shoulder?" + +"My name is Lily, and this is Max," Lily says. "He is my pet cat. He is blue." + +"Wow, a blue cat! That is very cool," Ben says. "Can I pet him?" + +"Sure, you can pet him. He is very soft and nice," Lily says. She gives Max to Ben, and Ben gently strokes his fur. + +"Hello, Max. You are a good cat," Ben says. Max purrs and licks Ben's hand. + +Lily smiles and says, "Thank you for being kind to Max. Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, I do. Let's play catch with Rex," Ben says. He gives Rex to Lily, and Lily throws the ball for him. + +Lily, Ben, Max, and Rex have fun playing together in the park. They share their toys and snacks, and make new friends. Lily is happy that she gave Max to Ben, and Ben gave Rex to her. She thinks that giving is a good way to show love. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is rough. It has black fur and sharp teeth. It barks loud. + +"Look, a dog!" Sam says. He likes dogs. He wants to pet the dog. + +"Wait, Sam!" Tom says. He is scared of dogs. He thinks the dog is mean. He wants to run away. + +Sam does not listen to Tom. He walks to the dog. He tries to touch the dog's head. The dog does not like Sam. It growls and snaps at Sam. Sam is scared. He runs back to Tom. + +"Are you okay, Sam?" Tom asks. He hugs Sam. + +"Yes, I am okay," Sam says. He is sad. He does not understand why the dog is rough. He likes dogs. + +"Maybe the dog is not friendly," Tom says. He points to a sign. The sign says: "Beware of the dog. Do not touch." + +Sam and Tom read the sign. They nod. They understand. They decide to play somewhere else. They do not want to see the rough dog again. They want to see nice dogs. +Anna was a shy girl who lived in a small village. She liked to draw and paint, but she did not like to show her pictures to anyone. She was afraid that they would laugh at her or say that they were bad. + +One day, she found a big piece of paper and some crayons in her room. She decided to make a picture of her village, with the houses, the trees, the river, and the people. She worked very hard and used many colors. She was happy with her picture, but she did not know what to do with it. + +She thought about hanging it on the wall, but then her parents and her brother would see it. She thought about hiding it under her bed, but then it would get dirty and wrinkled. She thought about throwing it away, but then she would feel sad and waste her paper and crayons. + +She decided to go outside and look for a place to hang her picture. She walked around the village, but she did not see any good place. She did not want to hang it on someone else's house or fence, because that would be rude. She did not want to hang it on a tree or a bush, because that would hurt the plants. She did not want to hang it on a bridge or a pole, because that would be dangerous. + +She was about to give up, when she saw a big, empty wall near the school. It was a wall where the children could hang their drawings and paintings, to share them with their friends and teachers. Anna had never hung anything on that wall, because she was too shy. But now, she felt a little brave. She thought that maybe someone would like her picture, and maybe they would even tell her so. + +She walked up to the wall, and looked for a spot to hang her picture. She saw many other pictures, of animals, flowers, cars, and stars. They were all different and beautiful. She found a small space, and used some tape to hang her picture. She stepped back, and looked at it. She felt proud and happy. + +She was about to leave, when she heard a voice behind her. It was Tom, a boy from her class. He was not shy, he was loud and funny. He always made jokes and played games. He was holding a picture of a dinosaur, that he had made with green and purple crayons. + +"Hi, Anna," he said. "I like your picture. It looks like our village. Did you make it?" + +Anna felt nervous and scared. She did not know what to say. She nodded, and looked at the ground. + +Tom smiled, and said, "It's very good. You are a good artist. Can I hang my picture next to yours?" + +Anna looked up, and saw his friendly face. She felt a little less nervous and scared. She nodded again, and smiled back. + +Tom hung his picture next to hers, and said, "There. Now we are neighbors. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna felt a little more brave and happy. She nodded, and said, "Yes, please." + +They ran off, holding hands, to play with the other children. Anna was glad that she had hung her picture on the wall. She had made a new friend, and learned that sharing was fun. +Sara and Ben are adventurous. They like to play outside and explore new things. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Sara says. "Maybe it has a toy or a book or a surprise!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But be careful. It might have something scary or ouchy or yucky!" + +They open the box and see a lot of white stuff. It looks like snow, but it is not cold. It smells like milk, but it is not wet. It is fluffy and soft and sticky. + +"What is this?" Sara asks. "Is it milk?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "But it looks fun. Let's play with it!" + +They touch the white stuff and make balls and shapes and towers. They throw it at each other and laugh. They have a lot of fun. But soon, they get thirsty and hungry. + +"Let's go inside and have some real milk and cookies," Sara says. "Maybe Mommy can tell us what this is." + +"OK!" Ben says. "But let's clean up first. We don't want to make a mess." + +They put the white stuff back in the box and close it. They go inside and wash their hands and faces. They ask Mommy about the white stuff. + +"That was cotton," Mommy says. "It is used to make clothes and blankets and other things. It comes from a plant that grows in warm places. It is not milk, but it is soft and nice." + +"Wow!" Sara and Ben say. "That is so cool! Can we play with it again?" + +"Sure," Mommy says. "But only outside. And don't eat it. It is not good for you." + +"OK!" Sara and Ben say. "Thank you, Mommy!" + +They drink their milk and eat their cookies. They are happy and adventurous. They wonder what else they can find and play with. +Lily and Ben were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and the plants. They saw cows, pigs, chickens, sheep and horses. They saw corn, wheat, carrots and apples. + +They wanted to explore the big barn. They ran inside and saw hay, tools, buckets and a tractor. They climbed on the hay and pretended to be farmers. They had fun. + +Then they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They looked outside and saw dark clouds and rain. They were scared. + +"Let's cover ourselves with the hay!" Lily said. "It will keep us warm and dry." + +"OK!" Ben said. They made a pile of hay and crawled under it. They hugged each other and felt cozy. + +They waited for the storm to pass. They heard the rain and the wind. They heard the animals make noises. They heard the farmer talk to his wife. + +"Don't worry, dear. The animals are safe in the barn. And the rain is good for the crops. We will have an amazing harvest this year." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked the farm. They liked the barn. They liked the hay. They liked each other. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many flowers in the park. They are red, yellow, pink and blue. They are pretty. + +Tom says, "Let's pick some flowers for Mom and Dad. They will be happy." Mia nods. She likes to make Mom and Dad happy. + +They go to the flower bed. They are careful not to step on the flowers. They pick one flower each. Tom picks a red one. Mia picks a yellow one. They smell the flowers. They smell good. + +They hear a loud noise. It is a big dog. It is barking. It is running towards them. They are scared. They drop the flowers. They run to the bench. They hug each other. + +The dog stops. It sniffs the flowers. It likes the flowers. It picks one with its mouth. It is a pink one. It wags its tail. It runs away. + +Tom and Mia are quiet. They feel sad. They lost their flowers. They look at the bench. They see a blue flower. It is on the bench. It is the only one left. + +Tom says, "Look, Mia. A blue flower. It is for you. You like blue." He gives the flower to Mia. Mia smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I like blue. And I like you." She gives the flower a kiss. She gives Tom a hug. + +They feel happy. They have each other. They have a blue flower. They go to Mom and Dad. They show them the flower. They tell them the story. Mom and Dad are proud. They hug them. They say, "You are brave. You are kind. You are our sweet children." They all go home. They have a good day. +Sara was a very intelligent girl. She liked to learn new things and ask questions. She also liked to look out of the window and see the birds, the trees and the sky. She felt happy when she saw the colors and shapes of nature. + +But one day, Sara had to stay in bed. She was sick and had a fever. She could not go to school or play outside. She felt sad and bored. She missed her friends and her teacher. She also missed the window and the view. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can I see the window, please?" + +Her mom said, "No, Sara, you have to rest. The window is too far from your bed. You might get cold or hurt yourself if you try to reach it." + +Sara said, "But mom, I want to see the birds and the trees and the sky. I miss them so much." + +Her mom said, "I know, Sara, I know. But you have to get better first. Then you can see the window again. How about I read you a story instead? Maybe that will make you feel better." + +Sara nodded. She liked stories, too. Her mom picked up a book and started to read. Sara listened and imagined the pictures in her mind. She felt a little better. She hoped she would get well soon and see the window again. She knew the birds and the trees and the sky were waiting for her. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who liked to run and bark. + +One day, Lily and Ben saw a big truck stop in front of their house. It was the mail truck. The mail man got out and put some letters and packages in their mailbox. Lily and Ben ran to see what they got. + +"Maybe it's a present for us!" Lily said. + +"Or a card from Grandma!" Ben said. + +They opened the mailbox and took out the mail. They saw a letter with their names on it. It had a sticker of a dinosaur on the envelope. They also saw a big box with a bow on it. It had a tag that said "To Lily and Ben, from Aunt Jane". + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. + +"Let's open it!" Ben said. + +They ran inside the house with the mail. Spot followed them, wagging his tail. They found their mom in the kitchen. She was making cookies. + +"Mom, mom, look what we got!" Lily and Ben said. + +They showed her the letter and the box. Mom smiled and hugged them. + +"That's wonderful, my loves. Why don't you settle down on the couch and open your mail? I'll bring you some cookies and milk in a minute." + +Lily and Ben nodded and ran to the couch. They opened the letter first. It was from their cousin Sam, who lived far away. He wrote that he missed them and that he sent them a dinosaur sticker. He also drew a picture of them playing with dinosaurs. Lily and Ben liked the letter and the sticker. They put it on the coffee table. + +"Thank you, Sam!" they said. + +Then they opened the box. Inside, they found two fluffy blankets, one pink and one blue. They also found two books, one about princesses and one about pirates. They also found two stuffed animals, a cat and a dog. + +"Wow, look at these!" Lily said. + +"They're so soft and cozy!" Ben said. + +They hugged the blankets and the stuffed animals. They looked at the books. They saw a note from Aunt Jane. It said "To Lily and Ben, I hope you enjoy these gifts. I love you very much. Aunt Jane." + +"Thank you, Aunt Jane!" they said. + +They decided to read the books together. Lily read the princess book and Ben read the pirate book. They showed each other the pictures and the words. They laughed and smiled. + +Spot jumped on the couch and snuggled with them. He was a lazy dog who liked to nap. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They had a lot of mail and a lot of love. They ate the cookies and drank the milk that Mom brought them. They thanked her and gave her a kiss. + +They had a good day. +Anna liked to eat celery. She liked how it was green and crunchy and made a loud sound when she bit it. She always asked her mom to buy celery when they went to the store. + +One day, Anna brought some celery to school for snack time. She was happy to share it with her friends. She went to the table where Lily and Ben were sitting and said, "Hi, I have celery. Do you want some?" + +Lily and Ben looked at Anna's celery and made faces. They did not like celery. They thought it was yucky and boring. They said, "No, thank you. Celery is gross. We have cookies and juice. They are yummy and sweet." + +Anna felt sad and ashamed. She thought her friends would like celery too. She thought they would be nice to her. She did not want to eat her celery anymore. She wanted to hide it and go away. + +But then, she saw a new boy sitting by himself. He had a big smile and a red shirt. He was holding a carrot. Anna liked carrots too. She thought maybe he would like celery. She decided to be brave and introduce herself. She walked over to him and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. I like your carrot. I have celery. Do you want to be friends?" + +The new boy looked at Anna's celery and smiled. He liked celery too. He thought it was green and crunchy and made a loud sound when he bit it. He said, "Hi, I'm Sam. I like your celery. I have a carrot. Yes, I want to be friends." + +Anna and Sam shared their celery and carrot. They talked and laughed and had fun. They did not care what Lily and Ben thought. They were happy to find each other. They became good friends. +Ben and Lily liked to play outside in the fog. They could not see very far, but they could hear each other and make funny noises. They pretended they were explorers in a new land, or animals in a forest, or pirates on a ship. + +One day, they found a big stick in the fog. It looked like a sword or a wand. They took turns holding it and making sounds. "Swish, swish, I am a knight!" Ben said. "Zap, zap, I am a fairy!" Lily said. They had a lot of fun with the stick. + +But then, they heard a loud bark. It was Max, the dog from next door. He liked to chase things and bite them. He saw the stick and wanted it. He ran towards Ben and Lily, growling and snarling. + +"Go away, Max!" Ben shouted. He waved the stick at the dog, but Max did not care. He jumped and tried to grab the stick. Ben and Lily were scared. They did not want to lose their stick or get hurt by Max. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. She ran to the house and called for Mom. Mom came out and saw Max. She knew Max was not a bad dog, but he was too rough. She picked up a ball and threw it far away. "Fetch, Max, fetch!" she said. Max saw the ball and forgot about the stick. He ran after the ball, wagging his tail. + +Mom hugged Ben and Lily and took them inside. She gave them some cookies and milk. She said they could keep the stick, but they had to be careful with it. She said they could play outside again when the fog was gone. Ben and Lily thanked Mom and ate their cookies. They were happy they had the stick and each other. They felt peaceful and safe. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with red fruits on it. They were cherries, sweet and juicy. Anna and Ben wanted to pick some, but they were too high. + +"Let's use this rope to swing and reach them," Ben said. He tied one end of the rope to a branch and held the other end. He ran and jumped, swinging like a monkey. He grabbed a cherry and put it in his mouth. "Mmm, yummy!" he said. + +Anna wanted to try too. She took the rope from Ben and did the same. She swung and reached for a cherry, but she missed. She tried again, but she missed again. She felt sad and angry. + +"Give me the rope, Anna. You are bad at this," Ben said. He snatched the rope from her and swung again. He picked another cherry and ate it. He laughed at Anna. "Ha ha, you are too slow and clumsy," he said. + +Anna felt hurt and cried. She ran away from the tree and the park. She wanted to go home. + +On her way, she met a lady who was walking her dog. The lady saw Anna crying and asked her what was wrong. Anna told her about Ben and the cherries. + +"That was not nice of him," the lady said. "He should have shared with you and helped you. He was greedy and mean." + +The lady gave Anna a hug and a tissue. She also gave her a ring that she had in her pocket. It was a modest ring, made of plastic and glitter. It had a small cherry on it. + +"Here, this is for you," the lady said. "You can wear it and remember that you are a good and kind friend. You don't need real cherries to be happy. You have a cherry in your heart." + +Anna smiled and thanked the lady. She put the ring on her finger and felt better. She decided to forgive Ben and go back to the park. She hoped he would be sorry and be nice to her again. She also hoped he would like her cherry ring. +Will is a cute bunny. He likes to hop in the grass and eat carrots. He has many friends in the forest. One day, he meets a new friend. It is a bird. + +"Hello, bunny. What is your name?" the bird asks. + +"Hello, bird. My name is Will. What is your name?" Will answers. + +"My name is Joy. I like to fly in the sky and sing songs. Do you want to play with me?" Joy asks. + +"Yes, I want to play with you. What can we play?" Will asks. + +"We can play hide and seek. I will hide and you will seek. Count to ten and then come find me." Joy says. + +"OK, I will count to ten. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" Will says. + +Will hops around the forest, looking for Joy. He sees a bush, a rock, a tree, but no Joy. He wonders where she is. He hears a sound. It is Joy. She is singing on a branch. + +"I found you, Joy! You are a good hider. But I am a good seeker." Will says. + +"You are a good seeker, Will. You are a smart bunny. You are also a cute bunny. I like you, Will. You are my friend." Joy says. + +"I like you too, Joy. You are a pretty bird. You are also a nice bird. You are my friend." Will says. + +Will and Joy hug and smile. They are happy. They are friends. They play more games and have fun. They hop and fly and sing and laugh. They are cute and kind. They are Will and Joy. +Lily was very scared. Today she had to take an exam at school. She did not like exams. They made her feel nervous and silly. She wished she could stay at home with her mom and dad and play with her toys. + +But mom and dad said she had to go to school and try her best. They said exams were not so bad. They said they were proud of her no matter what. They gave her a big hug and a kiss and put her in the car. + +At school, Lily saw her teacher, Miss Rose. Miss Rose smiled and said hello. She said she had a surprise for the class. Lily wondered what it was. She hoped it was not a scary surprise. + +Miss Rose led the class to a big room. In the room, there was an enormous screen. It was bigger than Lily's house. Miss Rose said the exam was on the screen. She said they had to watch a movie and answer some questions. She said it was fun and easy. + +Lily felt a little better. She liked movies. She sat down with her friends and looked at the screen. The movie was about animals. Lily loved animals. She saw lions and elephants and monkeys and birds. She listened to Miss Rose's questions and tried to remember the answers. + +Lily turned to her friend, Ben, and whispered, "This is not so bad. This is fun. I like this exam." + +Ben nodded and whispered back, "Me too. I like this exam. Miss Rose is nice. She gave us a good surprise." + +Lily smiled and watched the movie. She felt happy and smart. She was not scared anymore. She was glad she came to school. She thought exams were not so bad after all. +Lily liked to teach her toys how to do things. She had a big bear, a small cat, and a yellow duck. She taught them how to count, how to sing, and how to dance. She was a good teacher. + +One day, it was very hot outside. Lily felt the heat on her skin. She wanted to play in the water. She took her toys and a bucket to the garden. She filled the bucket with water from the hose. She said to her toys, "I will teach you how to swim. Swimming is fun and cool." + +She put the bear in the water first. The bear was tough. He did not mind the water. He floated and splashed. Lily said, "Good bear! You are a good swimmer." She gave him a hug. + +She put the cat in the water next. The cat did not like the water. He meowed and scratched. He tried to get out of the bucket. Lily said, "Bad cat! You are a bad swimmer. You have to stay in the water." She held him down. + +She put the duck in the water last. The duck loved the water. He quacked and dived. He swam around the bucket. Lily said, "Good duck! You are the best swimmer. You are my favorite toy." She smiled. + +Lily was happy. She taught her toys how to swim. She did not care if they liked it or not. She was a good teacher. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to climb the trees and swing on the branches. Lily saw a long branch that looked like a fun swing. She ran to it and jumped on it. + +"Look at me, Tom!" she shouted. "I am flying like a bird!" + +Tom looked at Lily and smiled. He wanted to swing on the long branch too. He ran after her and tried to grab the branch. But the branch was too long and too high for him. He could not reach it. + +"Lily, wait for me!" he cried. "I want to swing too!" + +Lily did not hear Tom. She was having too much fun. She swung higher and higher on the branch. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and sang. + +But then, something bad happened. The branch was old and weak. It could not hold Lily's weight. It broke with a loud snap. Lily fell down from the tree. She landed on the grass with a thud. + +Tom saw Lily fall. He was very scared. He ran to her and saw that she was not moving. He thought she was hurt. He did not know what to do. He started to cry. + +"Lily, Lily, wake up!" he sobbed. "Please, don't be hurt!" + +Lily heard Tom's voice. She opened her eyes and saw him crying. She felt a pain in her arm, but she was not badly hurt. She tried to sit up and hug Tom. + +"Tom, don't cry," she said. "I am okay. I am sorry I did not wait for you. I was silly to swing on the long branch. It was not safe." + +Tom stopped crying and hugged Lily back. He was happy that she was okay. He was sorry that he could not swing with her. He was worried that she was mad at him. + +"Lily, are you mad at me?" he asked. "I wanted to swing with you, but I could not reach the branch." + +Lily shook her head. She was not mad at Tom. She was glad that he was her friend. She smiled and kissed his cheek. + +"Tom, I am not mad at you," she said. "You are my best friend. I love you. Next time, let's find a safer branch to swing on. Okay?" + +Tom nodded. He loved Lily too. He agreed to find a safer branch next time. They got up and held hands. They walked to the bench where their moms were waiting. They told them what happened and said they were sorry. Their moms hugged them and said they were glad they were okay. They gave them some juice and cookies and said they were proud of them. Lily and Tom smiled and thanked their moms. They ate their cookies and drank their juice. They felt better. They decided to play something else in the park. They did not worry about the long branch anymore. They were happy. +Lily was a young girl who liked to visit her grandpa's farm. She loved to see the animals and help with the chores. One day, her grandpa said, "Lily, I have something to show you. Come with me." + +He took her by the hand and led her to a big barn. Inside, there were many cows and sheep and pigs. Lily smiled and said, "Wow, grandpa, they are so big and noisy!" + +"Yes, they are, but look over there," her grandpa said, pointing to a corner. "Do you see that small, fluffy thing?" + +Lily looked and saw a tiny lamb, lying on some hay. It was white and soft and had a pink nose. It was making a cute sound, like "baa, baa". + +"That's a baby sheep, Lily. It was born last night. Do you want to pet it?" her grandpa asked. + +Lily nodded and walked slowly to the lamb. She reached out her hand and touched its wool. It felt warm and cozy. The lamb looked at her with big, brown eyes and licked her fingers. + +Lily giggled and said, "I like it, grandpa. It's so sweet. Can I name it?" + +"Sure, you can, Lily. What do you want to call it?" her grandpa said. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "How about Snowy? Because it's white like snow." + +Her grandpa smiled and said, "That's a perfect name, Lily. Snowy it is. You can come and visit him anytime you want. He likes you, too." + +Lily hugged her grandpa and said, "Thank you, grandpa. You are the best. I love you and Snowy." + +They stayed in the barn for a while, playing with the lamb and the other animals. Lily was very happy. She had a new friend on the farm. +Sara and Tom were young and liked to play. They liked to play with their toys, their dog, and their mom. One day, they wanted to make a snack. They asked their mom if they could have some bread and butter. + +"Sure, you can have some bread and butter," their mom said. "But be careful with the butter. It can disappear if you leave it out of the fridge." + +Sara and Tom did not understand. How could butter disappear? They took some bread and butter from the kitchen and went to the living room. They put the bread and butter on the table and played with their toys and their dog. + +After a while, they were hungry and wanted to eat their snack. They went to the table and looked for the butter. But the butter was not there. It was gone. It had disappeared. + +"Where is the butter?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe the dog ate it." + +They looked at the dog. The dog was licking his lips. He looked happy. + +"Bad dog!" Sara and Tom said. "You ate our butter!" + +The dog wagged his tail. He did not know he did something wrong. He liked butter. + +Sara and Tom were sad. They had no butter for their bread. They went to their mom and told her what happened. + +"I'm sorry, my loves," their mom said. "The dog was naughty. He should not eat butter. It is not good for him. And the butter disappeared because it melted. It was too warm in the living room. Butter is made of milk and fat. When it gets warm, it turns into liquid and drips away." + +Sara and Tom learned something new. They learned that butter can disappear if it gets warm. They also learned that they should not leave butter out of the fridge. And they learned that they should not let the dog near their food. + +Their mom gave them some more bread and butter. She put the butter in a small bowl and kept it in the fridge. She told them to eat their snack in the kitchen, where it was cooler. And she told them to watch the dog. + +Sara and Tom ate their snack and thanked their mom. They were happy again. They shared some bread with the dog, but not the butter. The dog was happy too. He liked bread. And he liked Sara and Tom. They were his friends. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big truck with a cable. The cable can pull other toys or make noises. + +One day, Sara and Ben are playing with the truck and the cable. Sara wants to pull a doll with the cable, but Ben wants to make noises with it. They start to fight over the cable and pull it hard. + +"Stop it, Sara! It's my turn!" Ben says. + +"No, it's mine! I want the doll!" Sara says. + +They pull and pull until the cable breaks. The truck makes a loud sound and stops working. Sara and Ben are shocked and scared. They look at the broken cable and the truck. They feel guilty. + +"Mama will be mad at us," Sara says. + +"Maybe we can fix it," Ben says. + +They try to put the cable back together, but it does not work. They hear Mama coming to the living room. They hide the truck and the cable under a pillow and pretend to play with other toys. + +"Hello, my loves. What are you playing?" Mama says. + +"Nothing, Mama," Sara and Ben say. + +Mama looks at them and sees the pillow. She lifts it and sees the broken truck and the cable. She frowns and sighs. + +"Who did this?" Mama says. + +Sara and Ben look at each other and lower their heads. They feel very guilty. + +"We did, Mama. We are sorry," Sara and Ben say. + +Mama is not happy, but she is not angry. She hugs them and says: + +"I know you are sorry, but you have to be careful with your toys. They are not for fighting. They are for sharing and having fun. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mama. We understand," Sara and Ben say. + +Mama smiles and says: + +"Good. Now, let's see if we can fix the truck and the cable. Maybe we can name it something new. How about Lucky?" + +Sara and Ben like the name. They help Mama fix the truck and the cable. They play with it again, but this time they share and take turns. They are happy and not guilty. They love their truck and their cable. They love Mama. They love Lucky. +Lila and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big bulb in the dirt. Lila wants to dig it out and see what it is. Ben is not sure. + +"Maybe it is a flower," Lila says. "Or a treasure. Let's find out." + +"But what if it is someone's bulb?" Ben asks. "What if they get mad at us?" + +Lila thinks for a moment. Then she has an idea. + +"I know," she says. "We can suggest to Mom that we plant the bulb in a pot. Then we can watch it grow and see what it becomes. Maybe it will be a fine gift for someone." + +Ben likes this idea. He nods and smiles. + +"Okay," he says. "Let's do that. But we have to be careful not to hurt the bulb." + +They run to the shed and get a pot, some dirt and a shovel. They dig out the bulb gently and put it in the pot. They cover it with dirt and water it. Then they carry it to the porch and show it to Mom. + +"Look, Mom," Lila says. "We found this bulb in the garden. Can we plant it and see what it is?" + +Mom looks at the bulb and smiles. + +"Sure, you can," she says. "That's very nice of you. Do you know what kind of bulb it is?" + +Lila and Ben shake their heads. + +"No, we don't," they say. + +Mom tells them that it is a tulip bulb. She says that in the spring, it will grow a green stem and a colorful flower. + +"Wow," Lila and Ben say. "That's amazing. We can't wait to see it." + +They hug Mom and thank her. Then they put the pot in a sunny spot and wait for the tulip to grow. They are very happy with their bulb. +Lila and Ben were camping with Mom and Dad in the woods. They liked to sleep in a tent, a big cloth house with a zipper. They had a fire, some marshmallows and a flashlight. + +One night, Lila heard a loud noise outside the tent. She was scared and woke up Ben. "Ben, Ben, what is that?" she whispered. + +Ben rubbed his eyes and listened. He heard a growl and a snap. He thought it was a bear, a big furry animal with sharp teeth. He was scared too. "I don't know, Lila. Maybe we should call Mom and Dad." + +They raised their voices and shouted, "Mom! Dad! Help! There is a bear outside!" + +Mom and Dad heard them and came out of their tent. They had a stick and a can. They banged the can with the stick and made a lot of noise. They scared the bear away. + +They hugged Lila and Ben and took them to their tent. They checked if they were hurt. They were not. They were just scared. + +"It's okay, kids. The bear is gone. He was just looking for food. He didn't want to hurt you. He was more scared of us than we were of him," Mom said. + +"But he could have eaten us. He could have made us dead," Lila said. + +"No, he couldn't. We are too smart and too fast for him. We have a tent and a fire and a can. We are safe here. Don't worry, Lila. Don't worry, Ben. We love you," Dad said. + +They kissed them and tucked them in. They gave them the flashlight and some more marshmallows. They told them a story and sang them a song. They made them feel better. + +Lila and Ben smiled and closed their eyes. They were not scared anymore. They were happy and warm. They liked camping with Mom and Dad in the woods. They liked sleeping in a tent. +Sara liked to play the flute. She had a pink flute that made nice sounds. She learned how to play from her mom, who was a good teacher. Sara could play some easy songs, like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb". + +One day, Sara wanted to show her friend Tom how to play the flute. She brought her flute to his house and asked him if he wanted to try. Tom said yes, but he was a little scared. He had never played a flute before. + +Sara smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tom. It's easy. You just have to blow into this hole and press these buttons. I'll show you." She played a few notes and then handed the flute to Tom. Tom took the flute and tried to copy Sara. He blew into the hole and pressed some buttons, but the flute made a funny noise. It sounded like a duck. + +Sara and Tom laughed. They thought the noise was funny. Sara said, "It's okay, Tom. You just need some practice. Here, let me help you." She took the flute and put it in Tom's mouth. She held his fingers and showed him how to press the buttons. She said, "Now, blow gently and follow me." She played a simple song and Tom followed her. He was surprised. He could play the flute! + +Tom smiled and said, "Wow, Sara. You're a good teacher. I can play the flute! Thank you for showing me." Sara smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Tom. You're a good learner. I'm glad you like the flute. Do you want to play some more?" Tom said yes, and they played the flute together. They had fun and made nice sounds. They were happy. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They make a big castle with the blocks. They put a flag on top of the castle. They are happy. + +But then Max comes. Max is a big boy. He wants to play with the blocks too. He does not ask. He takes some blocks from the castle. He makes a funny face. He says, "Ha ha, I have your blocks!" + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not like Max. They say, "Stop, Max! That is not nice! Give us back our blocks! We made a castle with them!" + +Max does not listen. He takes more blocks from the castle. He laughs. He says, "No, I want the blocks! They are mine now!" + +Lily and Ben are angry. They want to stop Max. They have an idea. They wait for Max to take another block. Then they push the castle. The castle falls down. The blocks hit Max. He is surprised. He says, "Ow, ow, ow! That hurts!" + +Lily and Ben say, "That is what you get for being mean! You should ask before you take things! Now go away!" + +Max is sorry. He says, "I am sorry, Lily and Ben. I was wrong. I should have asked. Can we be friends?" + +Lily and Ben think. They say, "OK, Max. We can be friends. But you have to be nice. And you have to help us make a new castle." + +Max says, "OK, Lily and Ben. I will be nice. And I will help you make a new castle." + +They all smile. They play with the blocks. They make a new castle. They have fun. +Tom and Mia are eager to go outside and play. They put on their coats and hats and run to the door. But Mom says, "Wait, children. It is very windy today. You have to stay inside and play with your toys." + +Tom and Mia are sad. They do not like to stay inside. They want to feel the wind on their faces and run in the grass. They look out the window and see the wind blowing the leaves and the clouds. + +"Please, Mom, can we go outside for a little bit?" Tom asks. "We will be careful and not go far." + +Mom shakes her head. "No, Tom, it is too windy. The wind can knock you down or blow away your hat. You have to stay inside and be safe." + +Tom and Mia sigh. They go to their room and look for something to play with. They find a big box and some crayons. They have an idea. They use the crayons to draw a windmill on the box. They cut out a hole and stick a paper fan inside. They blow on the fan and make it spin. + +"Look, Mia, we made our own wind!" Tom says. "Now we can pretend we are outside and play with the wind." + +Mia smiles. She likes the windmill. She blows on the fan and makes it spin faster. She and Tom laugh and have fun. They forget about the wind outside and enjoy their wind inside. Mom comes to their room and sees their windmill. She is proud of them. + +"What a clever windmill you made, children!" Mom says. "You are very creative and smart. I am sorry you have to stay inside today, but I am glad you are having fun." + +Tom and Mia hug Mom. They are happy. They do not mind to stay inside anymore. They have their windmill and each other. They are eager to play more. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and a wet nose. + +"Hello, dog!" Lila says. She wants to pet the dog. Ben is scared. He thinks the dog might bite. + +"Be careful, Lila!" Ben says. "The dog might not be nice." + +Lila is not afraid. She sees a ball near the dog. She picks up the ball and offers it to the dog. + +"Here, dog. Do you want to play?" Lila says. She throws the ball. The dog runs after it. It catches the ball and brings it back to Lila. It wags its tail and licks Lila's hand. + +"Wow, Lila. The dog is friendly!" Ben says. He wonders if he can pet the dog too. + +"Come on, Ben. The dog likes us. It is obedient. It listens to us." Lila says. She gives the ball to Ben. Ben throws the ball. The dog runs after it again. It brings it back to Ben. It wags its tail and licks Ben's hand too. + +"Good dog!" Ben says. He smiles. He is not scared anymore. He pets the dog. Lila pets the dog too. They laugh and play with the dog. They are happy. The dog is happy too. +Mia likes to gaze at the stars at night. She thinks they are shiny and pretty. She wonders what they are and how they got there. She asks her mom to tell her stories about the stars. + +One night, mom tells Mia that the stars are like big balls of fire, very far away. She says that some people like to make shapes with the stars, and give them names. She points to a group of stars that look like a big spoon. She says that is called the Big Dipper. + +Mia thinks that is funny. She says, "That is not a dipper, mom. That is a spoon. I use a spoon to eat my soup. You can't eat soup with a dipper." + +Mom smiles and says, "You are right, Mia. It does look like a spoon. But some people call it a dipper, because they think it can scoop water from the sky. They have different names for different things, and that is okay. We don't have to judge them for that." + +Mia nods and says, "Okay, mom. I won't judge them. But I like spoon better. Can I call it the Big Spoon?" + +Mom says, "Of course, Mia. You can call it whatever you like. It is your star, and you can make your own stories with it." + +Mia hugs mom and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love the stars. They make me happy." + +Mom hugs Mia back and says, "I love you too, Mia. And I love the stars too. They make me proud of you." + +They gaze at the stars together, and feel the smooth breeze on their faces. They are happy and peaceful. They fall asleep under the Big Spoon. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. They ran after the ball and laughed. + +One day, they saw a big green box near the swings. They had never seen it before. It was a mystery. They wondered what was inside the box. Maybe it was a toy, or a cake, or a surprise. + +They went closer to the box and touched it. It was hard and cold. They tried to open it, but it was locked. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. They knocked on the box, but no one answered. + +"Hello, is anyone there?" Anna asked. + +"Maybe it is a magic box," Ben said. + +"Maybe it is a monster box," Anna said. + +They were scared and curious at the same time. They wanted to know what was in the box, but they also wanted to run away. + +Just then, they heard a loud noise. It was a truck. The truck arrived at the park and stopped near the box. A man got out of the truck and walked to the box. He had a key in his hand. + +"Who are you?" Anna and Ben asked. + +"I'm the delivery man," the man said. "I'm here to pick up the box. It belongs to the zoo. It has a green snake inside. It is not a toy, or a cake, or a surprise. It is a snake." + +Anna and Ben gasped. They were glad they did not open the box. They did not like snakes. They were scary and slimy. + +"Can we see the snake?" Ben asked. + +"No, you can't," the man said. "It is dangerous. You have to stay away from the box. I have to take it to the zoo now. Goodbye." + +The man unlocked the box and lifted it onto the truck. He drove away with the box and the snake. Anna and Ben watched him go. They were relieved and disappointed at the same time. They solved the mystery, but they also lost the mystery. + +They went back to their ball and played with it. They kicked the ball to each other and caught it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. They ran after the ball and laughed. They forgot about the box and the snake. They had fun. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their dad's mustache. It was big and black and tickled their faces. Sometimes, dad would make funny noises and pretend to be a lion or a pirate with his mustache. + +One day, dad came home from work and he looked weird. His mustache was gone! Tom and Anna ran to him and asked, "Dad, where is your mustache?" + +Dad smiled and said, "I had to shave it for my new job. Do you like it?" + +Tom and Anna shook their heads. They did not like it. They liked dad's mustache. They said, "No, dad, we don't like it. Your mustache was fun and cozy. We want it back!" + +Dad hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my mustache will grow back soon. It did not disappear forever. It just needs some time. And I still love you very much, with or without my mustache." + +Tom and Anna hugged him back and said, "We love you too, dad, but we miss your mustache. Please grow it back fast!" +Tom and Mia like to play with trains. They have many rail pieces and train cars. They can make long or short rails and put the train cars on them. They can make the train go fast or slow. + +One day, they want to make a big rail that goes around the room. They use all their rail pieces and train cars. They are very lively and happy. They make the train go fast around the room. + +But then, they hear a knock on the door. It is Mom. She says, "Tom and Mia, it is time for lunch. Come and eat." + +Tom and Mia do not want to stop playing. They say, "No, Mom, we want to play more." + +Mom says, "You can play later, but you have to eat now. Come on, it is yummy." + +Tom and Mia have an idea. They say, "OK, Mom, we will come. But first, we have to lock our rail and train. We do not want them to get lost or broken." + +They run to the door and lock it with a key. They hide the key under a pillow. They say, "There, Mom, we locked our rail and train. Now we can come and eat." + +Mom tries to open the door, but it does not move. She says, "Tom and Mia, what did you do? You locked the door. How can I get in?" + +Tom and Mia giggle. They say, "We have the key, Mom. We will give it to you after we eat." + +Mom is not happy. She says, "Tom and Mia, that is not nice. You have to unlock the door now. You cannot lock me out of your room." + +Tom and Mia feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We were just playing. We will unlock the door now." + +They get the key and unlock the door. They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom. We are sorry we locked you out. We will eat now and then we can play more." + +Mom smiles and says, "I love you too, Tom and Mia. I am glad you like to play with trains, but you have to be careful with the door. Come on, let's go and eat." +Sara likes to dance. She dances in her room, in the park, and in the school. She has a pink dress and a blue ribbon for dancing. She wants to be a dancer when she grows up. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big stage with many dancers. They wear shiny costumes and move fast and slow. Sara watches them and claps her hands. She wants to dance with them. + +She sees a lady with a deep voice and a red hat. The lady is the boss of the dancers. She tells them what to do and when to stop. Sara walks to the lady and says, "Hello, I am Sara. I like to dance. Can I dance with you?" + +The lady smiles and says, "Hello, Sara. You are very brave and sweet. You can dance with us, but you need a costume. Do you have one?" + +Sara shakes her head and says, "No, I only have my dress and my ribbon." + +The lady thinks for a moment and says, "I have an idea. You can give me your ribbon and I will give you a costume. Then you can dance with us. Do you want to do that?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, please. Thank you, lady." + +The lady takes Sara's ribbon and gives her a costume. It is yellow and green and has feathers and bells. Sara puts it on and feels happy. She follows the lady to the stage and joins the dancers. They dance together and have fun. Sara is a dancer. +One day, a boy named Tom and his mom went to the zoo. They wanted to see the animals and learn new things. Tom liked the zoo a lot. He saw lions, elephants, monkeys, and many more. + +But his favorite animal was the gorilla. The gorilla was big and strong and had black fur. He lived in a big cage with trees and rocks. Tom wanted to talk to the gorilla and be his friend. + +"Hello, gorilla!" Tom said. "What is your name? Do you like the zoo?" + +The gorilla looked at Tom and made a loud noise. He sounded angry and sad. He did not like the zoo. He wanted to be free and travel to his home in the forest. He missed his family and friends. + +Tom felt sorry for the gorilla. He wished he could help him. He had an idea. He saw a hidden door in the cage. He thought it was a way out. He ran to the door and opened it. He called the gorilla to follow him. + +"Come on, gorilla!" Tom said. "Let's go! I will take you to the forest. You will be happy there." + +The gorilla heard Tom and saw the door. He was surprised and curious. He wanted to see the forest. He followed Tom out of the cage. They ran away from the zoo. They did not see the mom or the zookeepers. + +Tom and the gorilla traveled to the forest. They saw green trees, colorful flowers, and many animals. The gorilla felt happy and free. He thanked Tom for his help. He found his family and friends. They welcomed him and hugged him. + +Tom was happy too. He made a new friend. He said goodbye to the gorilla and went back to the zoo. He found his mom and told her what he did. She was shocked and scared. She hugged him and said he was very brave and kind. But she also said he should never do that again. It was very dangerous and wrong. + +Tom understood. He said he was sorry and he learned his lesson. He said he loved the gorilla and the forest. But he also loved his mom and the zoo. He said he would visit the gorilla again. But only from the cage. He hoped the gorilla would be happy and remember him. He smiled and waved to the gorilla. The gorilla smiled and waved back. They were friends. The end. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play and have fun. But they did not like to eat turkey. Every time Mom made turkey for dinner, they would refuse to eat it. They would say, "No, thank you. We want pizza or pasta or cheese." + +One day, Mom had a surprise for them. She said, "Today we are going to the farm. We will see the animals and feed them. Do you want to come?" + +Ben and Lily were excited. They loved animals. They said, "Yes, please. We want to go to the farm." + +They got in the car and drove to the farm. They saw cows and sheep and pigs and horses. They fed them carrots and apples and hay. They petted them and hugged them. They were happy. + +Then they saw a big bird. It had feathers and a red thing on its head. It made a loud noise. "Gobble, gobble, gobble!" + +Mom said, "That is a turkey. Do you want to feed it?" + +Ben and Lily looked at the turkey. It looked fierce. It had sharp eyes and a big beak. It flapped its wings and ran towards them. "Gobble, gobble, gobble!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They ran away. They said, "No, thank you. We do not want to feed it. We do not like turkey." + +Mom laughed. She said, "Maybe you will like turkey better when it is cooked and on your plate." + +Ben and Lily shook their heads. They said, "No, thank you. We still want pizza or pasta or cheese." +Lily loved to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and she liked to make pictures of flowers, animals and people. She felt happy when she drew, because she could use her imagination and make her own stories. + +One day, she wanted to draw a picture of a ballerina. She had seen a ballerina on TV and she thought she was very graceful. She moved like a bird and wore a pretty dress. Lily wanted to be like her. She took a pink crayon and started to draw a circle for the head, then a line for the neck, then a curve for the body, then two sticks for the legs, then two more sticks for the arms. She added a smile, two eyes, a nose and some hair. Then she drew a dress with ruffles and some shoes with ribbons. + +She looked at her picture and felt proud. She showed it to her mom, who was in the kitchen. "Mom, look what I drew! It's a ballerina!" she said. + +Mom came over and looked at the picture. She smiled and hugged Lily. "That's a beautiful picture, Lily. You are very talented. I can see you put a lot of effort and love into it. You are a graceful ballerina too, you know. Do you want to dance with me?" she asked. + +Lily nodded and took her mom's hand. They went to the living room and turned on some music. They danced together, spinning and jumping and laughing. Lily felt happy and loved. She was a ballerina and a crayon artist. She had the best mom in the world. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play with bubbles. They had a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand that made many bubbles at once. They went to the park and blew bubbles in the air. They laughed and chased the bubbles, trying to pop them. + +"Look, Anna, that bubble is so big!" Ben said, pointing to a bubble that was bigger than his head. + +"Wow, it is!" Anna said. "Let's try to catch it!" + +They ran after the big bubble, but it floated away from them. It went over the fence and into the garden of a big house. The house was very nice and had many windows and flowers. Anna and Ben thought the people who lived there must be wealthy. + +"Maybe they have more bubbles inside," Ben said. + +"Maybe," Anna said. "But we can't go there. It's not our house." + +They stopped at the fence and watched the big bubble land on a rose. It shimmered in the sun and then popped. Anna and Ben clapped their hands. + +"That was a beautiful bubble," Anna said. + +"Yes, it was," Ben said. "But we have more. Come on, let's make our own beautiful bubbles!" + +They went back to their bottle and wand and blew more bubbles in the park. They had fun and did not mind that they were not wealthy. They had each other and their bubbles, and that was enough. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. There was a big tree in the park. The tree had many leaves and branches. The tree was old and strong. + +One day, Lily and Tom saw a man with a big saw. The man wanted to cut the tree. Lily and Tom were sad and scared. They loved the tree. The tree was their friend. + +They ran to the tree and hugged it. They said to the man, "Please, do not cut the tree. The tree is good. The tree gives us shade and air. The tree makes us happy." + +The man looked at Lily and Tom. He saw their tears and heard their words. He felt sorry for them. He said, "I am sorry, kids. I have to cut the tree. The tree is sick. The tree has bugs and rot. The tree can fall and hurt you. The tree is suffering." + +Lily and Tom did not understand. They said, "No, the tree is not sick. The tree is not suffering. The tree is safe. We are safe with the tree. Please, leave the tree alone." + +The man shook his head. He said, "I am sorry, kids. I have to do my job. But I will plant a new tree for you. A new tree that will grow and be healthy. A new tree that will be your friend." + +Lily and Tom did not want a new tree. They wanted their old tree. But they could not stop the man. They watched him cut the tree. They heard the tree fall. They cried and cried. They said goodbye to the tree. They said, "We love you, tree. Thank you for being our friend." +Lily and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They put on their coats and shoes and hats. Mom gave them each an umbrella. Lily's umbrella was pink with flowers. Ben's umbrella was blue with cars. + +"Look at my umbrella, Lily!" Ben said. "It has fast cars and big trucks. It is cool!" + +Lily looked at Ben's umbrella. She did not like it. She thought it was ugly. She liked her umbrella better. It had pretty flowers and butterflies. It was nice. + +"I don't like your umbrella, Ben!" Lily said. "It is ugly! It has noisy cars and dirty trucks. It is not cool!" + +Ben felt sad. He liked his umbrella. He thought it was fun. He did not like Lily's umbrella. He thought it was boring. He did not want to play with her. + +"Fine!" Ben said. "I don't want to play with you either! You are mean!" + +They walked to the park with Mom. They did not talk to each other. They did not look at each other. They were angry. + +When they got to the park, it started to rain. Mom said they had to use their umbrellas. She said they had to stay close to her. + +Lily and Ben raised their umbrellas. They held them over their heads. They did not want to get wet. + +But then, something funny happened. The wind blew hard. It made their umbrellas fly away. Lily's umbrella flew to the left. Ben's umbrella flew to the right. They both let go of their umbrellas. They both said, "Oh no!" + +They ran after their umbrellas. They tried to catch them. But they were too fast. They flew over the trees and the swings and the slide. They flew out of the park. + +Lily and Ben stopped running. They looked at each other. They felt sorry. They missed their umbrellas. They missed each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I didn't mean to say your umbrella was ugly. It was nice. It had pretty flowers and butterflies. It was cool." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I didn't mean to say your umbrella was ugly. It was cool. It had fast cars and big trucks. It was fun." + +They hugged each other. They smiled at each other. They were friends again. + +Mom came to them. She said they had to go home. She said they could get new umbrellas. She said they could choose any umbrellas they wanted. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They held Mom's hand. They walked home. They did not mind the rain. They were happy. +True is a jolly dog who likes to dress up. He has many hats and coats and shoes in his box. He likes to wear them when he plays with his friends. + +One day, True sees a new hat in the shop. It is red and shiny and has a feather on it. True thinks it is very pretty. He wants to buy it with his money. + +He goes to the shop and asks the lady for the hat. The lady smiles and says, "That is a very nice hat. Do you want to try it on?" + +True nods and puts the hat on his head. He looks in the mirror and wags his tail. He likes how he looks. He says, "I want this hat. How much is it?" + +The lady says, "It is five coins. Do you have enough money?" + +True counts his coins. He has four coins. He is sad. He does not have enough money. He says, "I only have four coins. I cannot buy the hat." + +The lady says, "That is okay. You can come back another day. Maybe you can save some more money. Or maybe you can trade something for the hat. Do you have something to trade?" + +True thinks. He looks at his box of hats and coats and shoes. He likes them all. He does not want to trade them. He says, "No, I do not have something to trade. Thank you for the hat. I will come back another day." + +He takes off the hat and gives it back to the lady. He says goodbye and leaves the shop. He is sad, but he is still jolly. He knows he will find a way to get the hat. He goes to play with his friends. They like his hats and coats and shoes. They have fun dressing up. True is happy. He loves his friends. He loves his box. He loves his life. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with trucks in the sand. They had many trucks of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges and hills for their trucks. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Ben. He had a big red truck that looked very shiny and fast. He saw Tim and Sam playing with their trucks and wanted to join them. + +"Hi, can I play with you?" he asked. + +"Sure, you can play with us," Tim said. "We have many trucks. You can pick one." + +"No, I don't want your trucks. They are old and dirty. I want your sand. It looks nice and soft. Give me your sand," Ben said. + +He grabbed a shovel and started to scoop up the sand from Tim and Sam's roads and bridges and hills. He dumped it into his big red truck. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sam said. "That is our sand. We worked hard to make our roads and bridges and hills. You are ruining them." + +"I don't care. I want your sand. It is mine now. Go away," Ben said. + +He pushed Sam with his shovel and made him fall. Sam started to cry. + +Tim was angry. He wanted to help his friend. He wanted to make Ben stop. He wanted to get their sand back. He tried to resist his anger. He knew that fighting was bad. He knew that he had to use his words. + +"Ben, you are being terrible. You are not nice. You are not a good friend. You have to share. You have to say sorry. You have to give us our sand back," Tim said. + +He looked at Ben with a stern face. He hoped that Ben would listen. He hoped that Ben would change. He hoped that they could play together. +Lily and Ben were eager to help Mom make pizza for dinner. They washed their hands and put on aprons. Mom gave them some dough and a rolling pin. They rolled the dough flat and round on the table. + +"Can I put the sauce on?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, here you go," Mom said. She handed Lily a spoon and a bowl of red sauce. Lily spread the sauce all over the dough. She left some space at the edge. + +"Can I put the cheese on?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, here you go," Mom said. She handed Ben a bag of white cheese. Ben sprinkled the cheese on top of the sauce. He tried not to eat too much. + +"Can I put the pepper on?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, here you go," Mom said. She handed Lily a jar of green pepper. Lily opened the jar and took out some pepper. She put the pepper on the cheese. She liked the pepper. It was crunchy and spicy. + +"Can I put the wrap on?" Ben asked. + +"Wrap? What wrap?" Mom asked. + +Ben pointed to a roll of plastic wrap on the counter. He thought it was another topping. + +"No, no, no, Ben. That's not for the pizza. That's for keeping the food fresh. We don't put wrap on the pizza. We put the pizza in the oven," Mom explained. + +"Oh, I see," Ben said. He felt silly. He put the wrap back on the counter. + +Mom smiled and hugged them both. "You did a great job, Lily and Ben. You are very good helpers. Now let's put the pizza in the oven and wait for it to bake. Then we can eat it. It will be yummy." + +Lily and Ben nodded and clapped. They were proud of their pizza. They couldn't wait to taste it. They hoped Dad would like it too. They loved pizza night. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big bottle on the grass. It was green and shiny. Tom wanted to look at it. He ran to the bottle and picked it up. + +"Tom, put it down!" Lily shouted. "It is bad! It can hurt you!" + +Tom did not listen. He wanted to see what was inside the bottle. He opened the cap and smelled it. It was very bad. It made his nose burn and his eyes water. He dropped the bottle and started to cry. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She was scared. She saw a man walking by. She called him for help. + +"Sir, sir, please help us!" Lily said. "My brother opened a bad bottle and it hurt him!" + +The man heard Lily and came to them. He saw the bottle and the cap. He knew it was bad. It was poison. He took out his phone and called for help. + +"Hello, I need an ambulance. There are two children in the park. One of them opened a poison bottle and he is hurt. Please hurry!" The man said. + +He answered the questions from the phone. He told them where they were and what happened. He stayed with Tom and Lily until the ambulance came. He was very kind. + +The ambulance came and took Tom and Lily to the hospital. The doctors and nurses helped Tom. They gave him medicine and water. They checked his nose and eyes. They said he would be okay. They also gave Lily a hug and a sticker. They said she was very brave. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked the man, the doctors and the nurses. They learned a lesson. They would never touch a bad bottle again. They would always listen to each other. They would always be careful. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play hunter in the park. They have sticks for guns and hats for helmets. They run and hide and shoot at each other. They enjoy the game very much. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Ben. He has a real gun toy and a real helmet. He asks Tom and Sam if he can play hunter with them. Tom and Sam say yes, but they feel jealous of Ben's gun and helmet. They think Ben is better than them. + +Ben joins the game and runs and shoots with Tom and Sam. But he does not share his gun or helmet. He always wants to be the leader and tell Tom and Sam what to do. He does not listen to them or care about them. He only cares about his gun and helmet. + +Tom and Sam do not enjoy the game anymore. They feel sad and angry. They do not want to play with Ben. They want to play with each other. They decide to leave Ben and go to another part of the park. They say to Ben, "We do not like you. You are not a good friend. You are selfish and mean. Go away!" + +Ben is surprised and hurt. He does not understand why Tom and Sam do not want to play with him. He thinks his gun and helmet are cool and fun. He does not know that he made Tom and Sam feel jealous and unhappy. He does not know how to be a good friend. He is alone in the park. He does not enjoy the game anymore. He feels sad and lonely. +Lily wanted to play with her new doll, but her mom said no. She said Lily had to do her homework first. Lily was sad and angry. She did not like homework. She liked dolls. + +She went to her room and opened her book. She saw many letters and numbers. She did not know what they meant. She tried to write them, but they looked wrong. She threw her pencil and cried. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her dad. He came in and saw her tears. He hugged her and asked what was wrong. Lily told him about her homework and her doll. + +Her dad smiled and said, "I know homework is hard, but it is important. It helps you learn new things. If you do your homework, I will permit you to play with your doll later. How does that sound?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her eyes. She said, "Okay, dad. I will try. But can you help me?" + +Her dad said, "Of course, I will help you. I am proud of you for trying. You are a smart and brave girl. Come on, let's do your homework together." + +They sat on the bed and looked at the book. Her dad explained the letters and numbers to her. He showed her how to write them. He praised her when she did well. He made her laugh when she made mistakes. + +Lily felt better. She liked learning with her dad. She finished her homework and showed it to her mom. Her mom was happy and gave her a kiss. She said, "Good job, Lily. You did very well. Now you can play with your doll." + +Lily ran to her toy box and took out her doll. She was enthusiastic. She hugged her doll and said, "Hello, doll. I am Lily. You are my new friend. You are welcome to my room. Do you want to play with me?" +It was dark and cold outside, but Anna was happy. She had a big coat and a hat, and she was holding her daddy's hand. They were going to see the fireworks in the park. Anna loved fireworks. They made loud noises and bright colors in the sky. + +"Are you ready, Anna?" Daddy asked. + +"Yes, Daddy, I'm ready!" Anna said. + +They walked to the park, where many people were waiting. Anna saw some of her friends from school. They waved and smiled at her. Anna waved and smiled back. She was excited. + +Then, the fireworks started. Anna heard a big boom, and looked up. She saw a red firework that looked like a flower. She clapped and said, "Wow!" + +Then, she heard another boom, and saw a blue firework that looked like a star. She said, "Ooh!" + +Then, she heard a small pop, and saw a green firework that looked like a dot. She said, "Huh?" + +She looked at Daddy and asked, "Why is that firework so small, Daddy?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "That firework is small because it is far away, Anna. The farther away something is, the smaller it looks. But it is still beautiful, right?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, Daddy, it is still beautiful. I like all the fireworks, big and small." + +They watched the fireworks for a long time, until they were all gone. Then, they went home, feeling warm and happy. Anna hugged Daddy and said, "Thank you, Daddy, for taking me to see the fireworks. I love you." + +"I love you too, Anna," Daddy said. "You are my little firework." +Sara did not like the gloomy day. She wanted to go out and play, but it was too cold and wet. She looked out the window and saw gray clouds and rain. She sighed and turned away. + +She saw her sock on the floor. It was pink and had a hole in it. She picked it up and tried to put it on her foot. But it was too small and tight. She pulled and pulled, but it did not fit. She felt sad and angry. + +She threw the sock on the bed and ran to her mom. "Mom, I need a new sock!" she cried. "This one is bad and hurts my foot!" + +Mom looked at Sara and smiled. She hugged her and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. I have a new sock for you. Come with me and I'll show you." + +She took Sara by the hand and led her to the closet. She opened the door and took out a pair of socks. They were blue and had stars on them. They looked soft and warm. + +"Look, Sara, these are your new socks. They are big and cozy. They will keep your feet happy and dry. Do you like them?" Mom asked. + +Sara's eyes lit up. She nodded and said, "Yes, Mom, I like them. They are pretty and nice. Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom helped Sara put on the new socks. They fit perfectly and felt good. Sara smiled and hugged Mom. She felt happy and loved. + +She looked out the window again. The gloomy day did not bother her anymore. She had her new socks and her mom. She was ready to play. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. Lily saw a big green thing with spikes. She did not know what it was. + +"Look, Tom, what is that?" she asked, pointing at the green thing. + +Tom ran over and looked. He had seen it before. It was a cactus. He told Lily. + +"That is a cactus. It is a plant that lives in hot places. It has spikes to keep animals away. Do not touch it, it can hurt you." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to touch it. She reached out her hand slowly. + +"Stop, Lily, do not touch it!" Tom shouted. + +But it was too late. Lily touched the cactus and felt a sharp pain. She cried out loud and pulled back her hand. She saw blood on her finger. + +"Ow, ow, ow, it hurts!" she cried. + +Tom ran to her and hugged her. He tried to calm her down. + +"I am sorry, Lily, I told you not to touch it. Come, let us go to mom. She will make it better." + +They ran to the house, holding hands. Lily was still crying. Tom felt bad. He wished he could freeze the cactus and make it go away. He did not like it. He liked normal plants, like flowers and grass. He hoped Lily would be okay. He loved his sister. +Lily was a young girl who liked to play with her yellow ball. She would throw it, catch it, kick it and roll it. She had a lot of fun with her ball. + +One day, she took her ball to the park with her mom. She saw some other children playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she did not want to leave her ball alone. She asked her mom to watch her ball for her. + +"Mom, can you please watch my ball for me?" she said. "I want to play with the other children." + +"Sure, Lily, I will watch your ball for you," her mom said. "But don't go too far, okay?" + +"Okay, mom, thank you," Lily said. She ran to the swings and slides and made some new friends. + +But while she was playing, a big dog came to the park. The dog saw the yellow ball and thought it was a toy. He ran to the ball and grabbed it with his teeth. He started to run away with the ball. + +Lily's mom saw the dog and shouted, "Hey, stop, that's my daughter's ball!" + +Lily heard her mom shout and looked around. She saw the dog with her ball and felt very sad and angry. She shouted, "No, that's my ball, give it back!" + +She ran after the dog, followed by her mom and some other children. The dog was fast, but Lily was faster. She caught up with the dog and pulled the ball from his mouth. The dog barked and wagged his tail. He did not mean to be bad, he just wanted to play. + +Lily hugged her ball and said, "This is my ball, and I love it. You can't have it, dog." + +The dog looked at Lily and licked her face. He was sorry for taking her ball. He wanted to be her friend. + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, dog, I forgive you. Do you want to play with me and my friends?" + +The dog nodded and wagged his tail. He was happy to play with Lily and her friends. + +Lily's mom came and said, "Lily, I'm proud of you for getting your ball back and being nice to the dog. You are a brave and kind girl." + +Lily said, "Thank you, mom. I'm happy too. Can we stay and play some more?" + +"Sure, Lily, we can stay and play some more," her mom said. "But don't forget to share your ball, okay?" + +"Okay, mom, I will share my ball," Lily said. She threw her ball to the dog and said, "Catch, dog, catch!" + +The dog caught the ball and ran back to Lily. They played together with the other children and had a lot of fun. Lily was a young girl who liked to play with her yellow ball. +Lily liked to look out of the window. She saw birds and trees and cars and people. She smiled when she saw something new or funny. She was a cheerful girl. + +One day, she saw a big truck with many boxes. The truck stopped in front of her house. Lily wondered what was in the boxes. She ran to the door and asked her mom. + +"Mom, what is in the boxes?" she said. + +"Those are some things we ordered online, Lily. They are for you and your brother and me and dad. Do you want to help me bring them inside?" her mom said. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily said. She was very excited. She put on her shoes and followed her mom outside. + +They each took a box and carried it into the living room. Lily's box was light and small. She opened it and saw a new book. It had many pictures and words. She loved books. + +"Wow, thank you, mom! This is a great book!" she said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. Why don't you read it by the window? Maybe you'll see something interesting outside." her mom said. + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She took her book and went to the window. She sat on the couch and opened the book. She saw a story about a girl and a dog. She started to read and smile. She was very happy. +Tim and his dad went to the lake to catch some fish. Tim liked to watch the fisherman throw their lines into the water and wait for a bite. He wanted to be a good fisherman like his dad. + +"Can I help you, dad?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, son. You can stir the bait in this bucket. It will make the fish hungry and come to our hook," dad said. He gave Tim a wooden spoon and a bucket of worms and corn. + +Tim was obedient and stirred the bait with the spoon. He liked to see the worms wriggle and the corn float. He hoped the fish would like them too. + +"Look, dad! I see a fish!" Tim shouted. He pointed to a big fish that swam near their line. It had shiny scales and a long tail. + +"Good eye, son. Let's see if it will bite our hook. Be quiet and still," dad said. He held the rod and watched the fish. + +The fish sniffed the bait and opened its mouth. It bit the hook and pulled the line. Dad felt the tug and reeled in the fish. Tim cheered and clapped his hands. + +"Wow, dad! You caught a fish! It's so big and pretty!" Tim said. + +"Thanks, son. You helped me a lot. You are a great fisherman too," dad said. He smiled and hugged Tim. He put the fish in a basket and gave Tim the rod. + +"Do you want to try to catch another one?" dad asked. + +"Yes, please! I love fishing with you, dad!" Tim said. He took the rod and threw the line into the water. He stirred the bait and waited for a fish. He was happy and proud. +Lily liked to look for bugs in the garden. She saw ants, bees, and spiders. But her favorite bug was the caterpillar. She liked how they crawled and ate leaves. She wanted to find a rare caterpillar, one that had many colors and patterns. + +One day, she saw a big green leaf with holes in it. She lifted the leaf and saw a caterpillar. But it was not a normal caterpillar. It was rare. It had red, yellow, and blue stripes on its body. It had black spots on its head. And it had a long tail that looked like a feather. + +Lily was very happy. She said, "Hello, rare caterpillar. You are so pretty. Can I be your friend?" The caterpillar looked at Lily and nodded. It said, "Hello, Lily. You are very kind. Yes, you can be my friend. But I have to tell you something. I am not a caterpillar for long. I am going to change soon." + +Lily was curious. She said, "Change? How are you going to change?" The caterpillar said, "I am going to make a cocoon. A cocoon is a soft case that I will fill with silk. I will stay inside the cocoon for a while. And then I will come out as a butterfly. A butterfly is a bug with wings. I will fly and drink nectar from flowers." + +Lily was amazed. She said, "Wow, that sounds wonderful. Can I see you when you are a butterfly?" The caterpillar said, "Of course. But you have to be patient. It will take some time. And you have to be gentle. Do not touch my cocoon or my wings. They are very delicate." Lily said, "I understand. I will wait for you. And I will be gentle. You are my rare friend." The caterpillar said, "You are my rare friend, too." They smiled at each other and hugged. Then the caterpillar crawled to a branch and started to make its cocoon. Lily watched and waited. She was excited to see her friend as a butterfly. +Ben and Lily liked to play with blocks. They made towers with the blocks. They made big towers and small towers. They made red towers and blue towers. They had fun with the blocks. + +One day, they saw a new toy in the playroom. It was a big dragon. It had green scales and yellow eyes. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It looked scary. + +"Let's feed the dragon!" Ben said. He took a block and threw it at the dragon. The dragon opened its mouth and caught the block. It made a loud noise. "Roar!" + +Lily was afraid. She did not want to feed the dragon. She wanted to keep her blocks. She said, "No, Ben, don't feed the dragon! The dragon is terrible! It will eat our towers!" + +But Ben did not listen. He threw more blocks at the dragon. The dragon ate the blocks. It ate the red blocks and the blue blocks. It ate the big blocks and the small blocks. It ate all the blocks. + +Lily was sad. She had no blocks left. She had no towers left. She cried. "Ben, you are mean! You gave all our blocks to the terrible dragon! Now we have nothing to play with!" + +Ben was sorry. He saw that Lily was sad. He saw that the dragon was full. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I should not have fed the dragon. I should have played with you. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily nodded. She wiped her tears. She said, "Yes, Ben, we can be friends again. But next time, let's not feed the terrible dragon. Let's make towers with the blocks. And let's share them." + +Ben and Lily hugged. They decided to play with something else. They left the dragon alone. The dragon was sleepy. It closed its eyes and snored. "Zzzz!" +Anna loves to number her jewelry. She has many rings, bracelets, and necklaces that she keeps in a big box. She likes to take them out and put them in different groups. Sometimes she numbers them by color, sometimes by shape, sometimes by size. + +One day, her friend Lily came to play with her. Lily saw Anna's jewelry box and was very enthusiastic. She wanted to try on some of the jewelry and pretend to be a princess. She asked Anna if she could. + +"Can I play with your jewelry, Anna?" Lily said. + +"Sure, Lily. You can play with my jewelry. But you have to number them first. That is the rule," Anna said. + +"How do I number them?" Lily asked. + +"You have to look at them and see what they have in common. Then you have to put them in groups and say how many there are. Like this," Anna said. She took out some rings and put them in two groups. "These rings are red. There are four red rings. These rings are blue. There are three blue rings. Four and three make seven. I have seven rings." + +Lily nodded and tried to do the same. She took out some bracelets and put them in two groups. "These bracelets are big. There are two big bracelets. These bracelets are small. There are five small bracelets. Two and five make seven. I have seven bracelets." + +Anna smiled and clapped her hands. "You are good at numbering, Lily. Now you can try on some of the jewelry and be a princess. I will be a princess too. We can be princess sisters." + +Lily and Anna put on some of the jewelry and pretended to be princesses. They had a lot of fun numbering and playing with the jewelry. They were very happy and enthusiastic. +Lily was a furry cat who liked to play in the garden. She liked to chase the birds and the bugs and the mice. She also liked to nap under the big tree, where the leaves were green and soft. + +One day, she saw a shiny thing on a leaf. It was a drop of water that sparkled in the sun. Lily wanted to touch it with her paw, but she was afraid it would go away. She thought it was a gift from God, who made the sky and the rain and the flowers. + +She decided to pray to God and thank him for the shiny thing. She closed her eyes and said, "Dear God, thank you for the shiny thing on the leaf. It is very pretty and makes me happy. Please don't let it go away. Amen." + +Then she opened her eyes and looked at the leaf. The shiny thing was still there. She smiled and reached out her paw to touch it gently. But as soon as she did, the shiny thing broke and fell to the ground. Lily was sad and confused. She wondered why God took away her gift. + +She heard a voice behind her. It was her friend Max, a brown dog who lived next door. He said, "Hi, Lily. What are you doing?" + +Lily turned around and said, "I was praying to God for the shiny thing on the leaf. But he took it away when I touched it. Why did he do that?" + +Max wagged his tail and said, "Don't be sad, Lily. God didn't take it away. It was just a drop of water. It was not a gift, it was a part of nature. God made nature for us to enjoy, but not to keep. He wants us to share it with others and to respect it. Sometimes it changes, sometimes it stays the same. That's how God shows us his love and his power." + +Lily thought about what Max said. She looked at the leaf and saw that it was still green and soft. She looked at the sky and saw that it was still blue and bright. She looked at Max and saw that he was still her friend and kind. She felt better and said, "Thank you, Max. You are very wise and nice. I'm sorry I was selfish and greedy. I want to share and respect nature too. Can we play together in the garden?" + +Max nodded and said, "Of course, Lily. That's what friends are for. Come on, let's go chase the birds and the bugs and the mice. And maybe we'll find more shiny things on the way." + +Lily and Max ran and played in the garden. They thanked God for the nature and the friendship. They were happy and grateful. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. They have dolls, cars, books, and a recorder. A recorder is a thing that can make sounds and keep them. Anna and Ben like to make sounds with the recorder and listen to them later. + +One day, they decide to play a game. They want to record notes for each other and hide them in the room. A note is a piece of paper with words or pictures on it. They take turns to record a note and find a place to put it. Then they swap the recorder and look for the note. + +Anna records a note first. She says, "Hello, Ben. I like you. You are my best friend. Can you find my note? It is under something soft and pink." She stops the recorder and puts it on the bed. Then she takes a piece of paper and draws a heart on it. She hides the note under her pillow. + +Ben takes the recorder and listens to Anna's note. He smiles and says, "Hello, Anna. I like you too. You are my best friend. I will find your note." He looks around the room and sees the pillow. He lifts it up and finds the note. He is happy and hugs the note. + +Then he records a note for Anna. He says, "Hello, Anna. Thank you for your note. It is very nice. Can you find my note? It is in something dark and round." He stops the recorder and puts it on the chair. Then he takes a piece of paper and writes his name on it. He hides the note in his hat. + +Anna takes the recorder and listens to Ben's note. She says, "Hello, Ben. You are welcome. Your note is very nice too. I will find your note." She looks around the room and sees the hat. She picks it up and finds the note. She is happy and kisses the note. + +They hug each other and laugh. They like to play with their recorder and notes. They are very good friends. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to go up the hill and look at the flowers. + +"Come on, Lila, let's go!" Ben says. He runs to the hill. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Lila says. She follows him, but she is slower. She has a cap on her head. The cap is wide and pink. It keeps the sun away from her eyes. + +Ben reaches the top of the hill. He sees a lot of bees buzzing around the flowers. He likes the bees. He wants to touch them. + +"Look, Lila, bees!" he shouts. He reaches out his hand to a yellow flower. + +"Ben, no!" Lila says. She knows the bees can sting. She runs to Ben and pulls his hand back. "The bees are not for touching. They can hurt you." + +Ben looks at Lila. He sees her cap. He likes her cap. He wants to wear it. + +"Can I have your cap, Lila?" he asks. He tries to take it from her head. + +Lila shakes her head. She likes her cap too. She does not want to give it to Ben. + +"No, Ben, this is my cap. You have your own cap. It is blue and small. It is in your bag. Go and get it." + +Ben pouts. He does not like his cap. He thinks it is too small and boring. He wants Lila's cap. + +"But I like your cap, Lila. It is wide and pink. It is pretty. Please, can I have it?" + +Lila thinks for a moment. She likes Ben. He is her friend. She wants to make him happy. She has an idea. + +"OK, Ben, you can have my cap. But only for a little while. And you have to put it back on my head when we go down the hill. And you have to let me wear your cap. Deal?" + +Ben smiles. He likes Lila's idea. He thinks it is fair. He nods. + +"Deal, Lila. Thank you. You are a good friend." + +They swap their caps. Ben puts Lila's cap on his head. Lila puts Ben's cap on her head. They look at each other and laugh. They think they look funny. They hug and play with the flowers. They are happy. +Tim and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. They hop and kick the ball to each other. They try to score in the other goal. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He wants to play soccer too. He says he is better than Tim and Ben. He takes the ball and runs to their goal. He tries to score, but Tim and Ben stop him. They hop and kick the ball away. + +The big boy gets angry. He says Tim and Ben are bad. He says he will take their ball and their goals. He tries to grab the ball, but Tim and Ben hold it tight. They say no, this is their ball and their goals. They say they are friends and they share. + +The big boy pushes Tim and Ben. He makes them fall. He laughs and runs away with the ball. Tim and Ben are sad. They have no ball and no goals. They have no fun. + +But then, they see a dog. The dog is fast and smart. He sees the big boy with the ball. He chases the big boy and barks. He bites the big boy's leg. The big boy drops the ball and runs away. He cries and says the dog is mean. + +The dog brings the ball back to Tim and Ben. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He is happy and friendly. He wants to play soccer too. Tim and Ben are happy too. They thank the dog and pet him. They say he is a good dog and a loyal friend. They invite him to join their team. They hop and kick the ball with the dog. They have fun. They score many goals. They are friends. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play in their big house. One day, they find a new game. They go to the top of the stair and wave to each other. Then they run down the stair and hug. + +"Hi, Lily!" Sam says. + +"Hi, Sam!" Lily says. + +They laugh and wave and run and hug. They have fun. + +But Mom is not happy. She is in the kitchen. She hears loud noises. She thinks something is wrong. She runs to the stair and sees Sam and Lily. + +"Sam! Lily! What are you doing?" Mom says. + +"We are playing, Mom!" Sam and Lily say. + +Mom is not angry. She is glad they are safe. But she is worried. She does not want them to fall. + +"Playing is good, but the stair is not a toy. It is dangerous. You can hurt yourself. Please, play somewhere else." Mom says. + +Sam and Lily are sorry. They did not know. They love Mom. They want to make her happy. + +"OK, Mom. We are sorry. We will play somewhere else." Sam and Lily say. + +They hug Mom and say thank you. Then they go to their room. They find their books and their dolls and their cars. They play with them. They are quiet and careful. They still have fun. +Sam likes to go to the gym with his dad. The gym has many things to play with, like balls, ropes, mats and rings. Sam likes to jump, swing, roll and throw. He has a lot of fun at the gym. + +One day, Sam sees a new boy at the gym. The boy is shy and sits on a bench. He does not play with anything. Sam wants to be his friend. He goes to the boy and says, "Hi, I am Sam. What is your name?" + +The boy looks at Sam and says, "I am Leo. I am new here. I don't know how to play with these things." + +Sam smiles and says, "Don't worry, I can show you. They are amazing. Do you want to play with me?" + +Leo nods and says, "Yes, please. Thank you." + +Sam offers Leo a ball and says, "Let's start with this. You can throw it, catch it, bounce it and kick it. It is fun. Come on, follow me." + +Sam and Leo run to the open space and start to play with the ball. They laugh and cheer as they pass the ball to each other. They also try to play with other things, like the ropes, the mats and the rings. They have a great time at the gym. + +Sam and Leo become good friends. They go to the gym together often. They learn new things and have more fun. They are happy. +I have a toy car that I like very much. It is red and shiny and goes fast. I play with it every day in my room. But one day, my brother sees my toy car and wants it. He says, "Give me your car. It is not yours. It is mine." + +I say, "No, it is mine. I got it for my birthday. You have your own toys. Go away." + +He says, "No, I want it. It is better than my toys. I will take it from you." He tries to grab my car, but I hold it tight. We pull and push and shout. + +Then, I have an idea. I am clever. I say, "OK, you can have my car. But first, you have to do something for me. You have to go to the kitchen and bring me a cookie." + +He says, "A cookie? Why?" + +I say, "Because I am hungry. And because I am nice. I will share my car with you if you share your cookie with me." + +He says, "OK, fine. I will go and get a cookie. But hurry up. I want to play with the car." He lets go of my car and runs to the kitchen. + +I smile. I am clever. I do not want to share my car with him. I do not want a cookie. I want my car. I take my car and hide it under my bed. He will not find it there. He will come back with a cookie and look for my car. But he will not see it. He will be sad and angry. But I will be happy and proud. My car is mine. It will not become his. I am clever. +Mia was a helpful girl. She liked to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom made some cookies for Mia and her brother. Mia wanted to bring the cookies to the living room, where her brother was playing. + +She took a big tray and put some cookies on it. She was very careful not to drop any. She walked slowly to the door, holding the tray with both hands. She was very proud of herself. + +But when she got to the door, she saw a toy car on the floor. She did not see it before. She tried to step over it, but she stumbled. The tray flew out of her hands and the cookies fell on the floor. Mia fell too and hurt her knee. + +She started to cry. Her mom heard her and came running. She saw the mess and hugged Mia. + +"Oh, Mia, I'm sorry. You were so helpful, but you had an accident. It's okay, we can make more cookies. Are you hurt?" + +Mia nodded and showed her mom her knee. Her mom kissed it and said it would be better soon. She helped Mia get up and cleaned the floor. + +Her brother came too and saw what happened. He felt sorry for Mia. He picked up a cookie that was not broken and gave it to her. + +"Here, Mia, you can have this one. You are a good sister. I'm sorry about the toy car. I forgot to put it away." + +Mia smiled and took the cookie. She thanked her brother and hugged him. She was happy to have a helpful mom and a nice brother. She forgot about her knee and enjoyed the cookie. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big slide, a swing, and a seesaw. Anna and Ben take turns on the slide. They go very fast and say "whee!" + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Sam. He has a red bike with a zip. He can zip around the park very fast. Anna and Ben watch him. They think his bike is cool. + +"Can I try your bike?" Anna asks Sam. + +"Sure," Sam says. He gives Anna his bike. Anna gets on the bike and zips around the park. She smiles and says "whee!" + +Ben feels jealous. He wants to try the bike too. He waits for Anna to come back. But Anna does not come back. She keeps zipping around the park. Ben feels sad and angry. + +"Anna, it's my turn!" Ben shouts. + +"No, it's not!" Anna shouts back. "I like this bike. It's mine now!" + +Ben runs after Anna. He tries to catch her. But Anna is too fast. Ben trips and falls. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Sam hears Ben cry. He runs to him. He helps him up. He sees his knee. It is red and sore. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sam says. "Are you okay?" + +Ben nods. He wipes his tears. He looks at Sam. He sees his bike. + +"Can I try your bike?" Ben asks Sam. + +"Sure," Sam says. He gives Ben his bike. Ben gets on the bike and zips around the park. He smiles and says "whee!" + +Anna sees Ben on the bike. She feels jealous. She wants the bike back. She runs after Ben. She tries to catch him. But Ben is too fast. Anna trips and falls. She hurts her knee. She cries. + +Sam hears Anna cry. He runs to her. He helps her up. He sees her knee. It is red and sore. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Sam says. "Are you okay?" + +Anna nods. She wipes her tears. She looks at Sam. She sees his bike. + +"Can I try your bike?" Anna asks Sam. + +Sam shakes his head. He takes his bike. He zips away from the park. He says "bye!" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They say "sorry" to each other. They hug. They go back to the slide. They take turns. They go very fast and say "whee!" +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to do everything together. They also like to race each other. They race to the park, to the school, to the store. They are very competitive. + +One day, their mom makes a big dessert. It is a cake with chocolate and cream and strawberries. It looks yummy. Anna and Ben want to eat it. + +"Who wants dessert?" mom asks. + +"Me! Me!" Anna and Ben shout. + +"OK, but you have to finish your dinner first," mom says. + +Anna and Ben eat their dinner very fast. They want to get to the cake. They finish at the same time. + +"Who gets the first slice?" mom asks. + +"Me! Me!" Anna and Ben shout. + +They jump from their chairs and run to the cake. They race to the cake. They bump into each other. They knock over the cake. The cake falls on the floor. + +"Oh no!" mom says. + +Anna and Ben stop. They look at the cake. They look at mom. They look at each other. They feel sad. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Anna says. + +"Me too, mom," Ben says. + +Mom hugs them. She says, "It's OK. I know you were excited. But racing is not always a good idea. Sometimes you have to share and take turns." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "We're sorry, mom. We love you." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you too. And I have a surprise for you. I made another dessert. It's in the fridge. It's ice cream with chocolate and cream and strawberries. Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben say. + +"OK, but this time, no racing. Let's go to the fridge together and share and take turns," mom says. + +Anna and Ben agree. They hold hands and walk to the fridge. They are happy. They like dessert. They also like mom. +Sara was sad. Her cat was dead. She saw him in the road. He did not move. He did not purr. He did not play. Sara cried and cried. + +Mama hugged Sara. She said, "I know you miss your cat. He was a good cat. He loved you very much. But he is not gone. He is an angel now. He is in the sky. He is happy and free. He can see you and hear you. He is always with you in your heart." + +Sara looked at Mama. She asked, "How do you know he is an angel? How do you know he is in the sky? How do you know he can see me and hear me?" + +Mama smiled. She said, "I know because I believe. Believe is when you think something is true, even if you cannot see it or touch it. I believe in angels. I believe in God. I believe in love. And I believe your cat is an angel who loves you very much." + +Sara thought about Mama's words. She said, "I want to believe too. I want to think my cat is an angel. I want to think he is happy and free. I want to think he is with me in my heart." + +Mama kissed Sara. She said, "You can believe, Sara. You can believe anything you want. Believe is a gift. Believe is a power. Believe makes you strong. Believe makes you brave. Believe makes you happy." + +Sara smiled. She said, "Thank you, Mama. I love you. And I love my cat. And I believe he is an angel." +Tom is a boy who likes animals. He has a dog, a cat and a bird. The bird lives in a cage in his room. Tom likes to talk to the bird and give it seeds. + +One day, Tom has a friend over. His name is Sam. Sam likes animals too. He sees the bird in the cage and says, "Wow, what a pretty bird! Can I play with it?" + +Tom says, "Sure, you can play with it. But you have to be gentle and not scare it. The bird is shy and likes its cage." + +Tom opens the cage and takes out the bird. He holds it in his hand and strokes its feathers. The bird makes a soft sound. Sam watches and smiles. + +"Can I hold it too?" Sam asks. + +Tom says, "Okay, but be careful. The bird might fly away if you let go." + +Tom gives the bird to Sam. Sam holds it in his hand and strokes its feathers. The bird makes a soft sound. Sam is happy. + +"Thank you for inviting me, Tom. You have a nice bird. Can I come again?" Sam asks. + +Tom says, "You're welcome, Sam. You are a good friend. You can come again anytime. The bird likes you too. It is available for play." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they would disagree about what to play. One day, Tom wanted to play with his cars and Lily wanted to play with her dolls. They both tried to take the toys they wanted, but they ended up pulling and pushing each other. + +"Stop it, Tom! I want the dolls!" Lily shouted. + +"No, stop it, Lily! I want the cars!" Tom shouted back. + +They were so loud that their mom came to see what was wrong. She saw the twins fighting over the toys and was not happy. + +"Tom and Lily, what are you doing? You have to share your toys and play nicely. If you can't agree, then you have to play separately." Mom said. + +She took the toys away and put them on a high shelf. Then she told Tom to go to his room and Lily to go to her room. They had to stay there until they said sorry to each other. + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They went to their rooms and slammed the doors. They sat on their beds and looked at the ceiling. They did not want to say sorry. They thought they were right and the other was wrong. + +But after a while, they started to feel lonely. They missed playing with their twin. They realized that fighting was not fun. They wished they had shared their toys and played nicely. + +They got up from their beds and opened their doors. They walked to each other's room and knocked. + +"Tom, I'm sorry. I was mean to you. Can we play together?" Lily said. + +"Lily, I'm sorry too. I was mean to you. Can we play together?" Tom said. + +They hugged and smiled. They went to mom and said sorry to her too. She was glad that they made up. She gave them back their toys and let them play together. + +Tom and Lily learned to disagree without fighting. They learned to share their toys and play nicely. They were happy twins who liked to play together. +Lila and Ben were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and feed them. They saw a big pig in a pen. The pig was pink and fat. He was sleeping in the mud. + +"Let's go and touch the pig," Ben said. He was brave and curious. He wanted to see how the pig felt. + +"No, Ben, don't do that," Lila said. She was smart and careful. She knew the pig might not like it. "The pig might bite you or chase you. He might be angry or scared." + +But Ben did not listen to Lila. He was foolish and stubborn. He climbed over the fence and walked to the pig. He reached out his hand and touched the pig's ear. + +The pig woke up with a loud snort. He saw Ben and did not like him. He opened his mouth and showed his big teeth. He ran after Ben and tried to bite him. + +Ben was scared and sorry. He ran away from the pig and back to the fence. He tried to climb over, but he was too slow. The pig caught up with him and bit his leg. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He felt pain and blood. He shivered with fear and cold. + +Lila heard Ben's cry and ran to help him. She grabbed his hand and pulled him over the fence. She hugged him and comforted him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lila asked. She was worried and sad. She saw his wound and tears. + +"No, Lila, I'm not okay," Ben said. He was hurt and ashamed. He learned his lesson and said sorry. "I was foolish and wrong. I should have listened to you. You were right and I was not. The pig was not nice and I was not smart." + +Lila nodded and smiled. She was kind and forgiving. She took Ben to the farmer and asked for help. The farmer cleaned Ben's wound and gave him a bandage. He also gave him some advice and a hug. + +"Next time, Ben, be careful and respectful," the farmer said. He was wise and gentle. He knew how to deal with animals and children. "The pig is not a toy or a friend. He is a wild and strong animal. He needs his space and his peace. If you want to see him, watch him from a distance and do not bother him." + +Ben nodded and thanked the farmer. He was grateful and humble. He learned his lesson and promised to do better. He also thanked Lila for being his friend and saving him. + +Lila and Ben went back to playing in the farm. They had fun and stayed safe. They saw the pig from afar and did not touch him. They respected him and he respected them. They were happy and smart. +Anna liked to write. She had a big book and many colors. She wrote her name, her mom's name, and her cat's name. She wrote about the sun, the moon, and the stars. She wrote about her toys, her friends, and her dreams. + +One day, Anna's mom had a friend over. Her mom and her friend sat on the sofa and talked. They drank wine from glasses. Anna thought they were boring. She wanted to play with her mom, but her mom said she was busy. Anna felt sad and angry. + +She took her book and her colors and went to her room. She wrote a new story. She wrote about a girl who had a magic wand. She wrote that the girl could make anything she wanted with her wand. She wrote that the girl made her mom and her friend go away. She wrote that the girl had fun with her cat and her toys. + +She showed her story to her mom. Her mom looked at it and smiled. She said she was sorry for being boring. She said she was proud of Anna for writing such a good story. She said she loved Anna very much. She hugged Anna and kissed her. + +Anna felt happy. She said she loved her mom too. She said she was sorry for being angry. She said she wanted to share her story with her mom's friend. She said maybe her mom's friend liked to write too. She took her book and her colors and went to the sofa. She said hello to her mom's friend and showed her story. Her mom's friend looked at it and smiled. She said it was a wonderful story. She said she liked to write too. She asked Anna if she could write with her. Anna said yes. They wrote together and had fun. Anna's mom watched them and smiled. She drank her wine and felt happy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with snow. They make snowballs and snowmen and snow forts. They have fun in the cold. + +One day, the sun is very bright and warm. The snow starts to melt. Lila and Ben see their snowmen get smaller and smaller. They see their snow forts get wet and soft. They see their snowballs turn into water. + +"Oh no!" Lila says. "Our snow is going away!" + +Ben says, "Don't be sad, Lila. We can still play with snow. Look, I have an idea!" + +Ben takes a long scarf and wraps it around a snowball. He makes a loop with the scarf. He puts the loop around his neck. He says, "Look, Lila, I have a snow necklace!" + +Lila laughs. She thinks Ben is funny and clever. She takes a hat and puts it on another snowball. She says, "Look, Ben, I have a snow hat!" + +Ben laughs. He thinks Lila is funny and clever too. They make more snow accessories with their clothes. They have snow earrings, snow bracelets, snow belts, and snow shoes. + +They run and jump and dance with their snow accessories. They are happy and friendly. They don't mind the melting snow. They have fun in the sun. +Lila wanted to play with her new doll, but her big brother Ben did not permit her. He said the doll was his and he took it away. Lila was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted at Ben. + +"Give me back my doll! You are mean and ignorant! You don't know how to share!" Lila said. + +Ben did not listen to Lila. He laughed and said the doll was too girly for her. He put the doll on a high shelf where Lila could not reach. He said he would only give it back if Lila did his homework. + +Lila did not want to do Ben's homework. She did not think it was fair. She ran to her mom and told her what Ben did. Mom was not happy with Ben. She went to his room and saw the doll on the shelf. + +"Ben, why did you take Lila's doll? That was not nice of you. You should apologize and give it back to her." Mom said. + +Ben did not want to apologize or give back the doll. He said he liked the doll and he did not care about Lila's feelings. He said Lila was too young and stupid to play with the doll. + +Mom was very angry with Ben. She said he was being rude and selfish. She said he had to learn how to respect and love his sister. She took the doll from the shelf and gave it to Lila. She told Ben to go to his bed and stay there until dinner. She said he would not get any dessert or TV. + +Ben was very sorry and scared. He did not like being in his bed alone. He wished he had not taken Lila's doll. He wished he had been nice to her. He wanted to say sorry and hug her. But he did not know how to say it. He was too ashamed and afraid. + +Lila was very happy and grateful. She hugged her mom and thanked her for getting her doll back. She said she loved her mom and her doll. She said she wanted to play with Ben too, but he did not want to play with her. She said she hoped he would be nicer to her someday. + +Mom hugged Lila and said she loved her too. She said she was proud of her for being kind and forgiving. She said she hoped Ben would learn from his mistake and be a good brother to her. She said they should go to the kitchen and have some cookies and milk. She said they should enjoy the silence and peace while they could. +Lily and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells and stones. Sometimes they found crabs or starfish, but they were careful not to touch them. + +One day, they found something very big and round in the sand. It was hard and white, with a crack in the middle. "What is this?" Lily asked. "I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it's a rock." + +They tried to open it, but it was too tight. They asked their mom for help. She smiled and said, "This is not a rock, this is an oyster. It's a kind of animal that lives in the sea. Sometimes, it has a pearl inside." + +"A pearl?" Lily and Ben said. "What is a pearl?" + +"A pearl is a shiny ball that the oyster makes. It's very rare and beautiful. Do you want to see if this oyster has one?" Mom said. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Ben said. + +Mom used a knife to open the oyster. Inside, there was a pink pearl. It sparkled in the sun. Lily and Ben gasped. "Wow, it's incredible!" they said. + +Mom gave them the pearl and said, "This is a very special find. You can keep it as a souvenir of this day. But remember, the oyster is also a living thing, so we have to put it back in the water." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They thanked the oyster and gently placed it in the sea. Then they held the pearl and admired it. They felt very lucky and happy. They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, Mom. And we love the beach. And we love the oyster. And we love the pearl." +Lily liked to look at the calendar on the wall. It had pictures of animals for each month. Her favorite was the cat in April. She wanted a cat of her own, but Mom said no. + +One day, when she was walking with Mom, she heard a meow from a trash can. She ran to see what it was. Inside, she saw a small, dirty cat. It looked scared and hungry. + +"Mom, look! A cat!" Lily said. "Can we take it home?" + +Mom looked at the cat and frowned. "I don't know, Lily. It might be sick or have fleas. And we don't have room for a cat." + +"But Mom, it needs our help. It has no home, no food, no friends. Please, Mom, please. We can rescue it." + +Mom sighed. She saw how much Lily wanted the cat. She also saw how calm the cat was, even though it was in a bad place. She felt sorry for it. + +"Okay, Lily. We can rescue the cat. But we have to take it to the vet first, and see if it is healthy. And we have to find a good name for it." + +Lily smiled and hugged Mom. She reached into the trash can and gently lifted the cat. It purred and rubbed its head against her cheek. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best. I know a good name for the cat. I will call it April, like the month on the calendar." +Anna liked history. She liked to look at old things and learn about them. She had a book with pictures of history. She liked to look at the book with her dad. + +One day, dad said, "Anna, do you want to go to the history museum with me? We can see real old things there." + +Anna was very happy. She said, "Yes, dad, I want to go to the history museum!" + +They got ready to go. Anna put on her coat and hat. Dad put on his coat and scarf. They went to the car. + +But on the way, they saw a lot of cars. They were stuck in traffic. Dad looked at his watch. He said, "Oh no, Anna, we have to hurry. The museum closes soon." + +Anna felt uncomfortable. She did not like to be stuck in cars. She wanted to see the old things. She said, "Dad, can we go faster?" + +Dad said, "I'm sorry, Anna, we can't. There are too many cars. We have to wait." + +Anna was sad. She looked out the window. She saw a big building. It had a sign that said, "History Museum". + +She said, "Dad, look, there is the museum! It is right there!" + +Dad looked. He smiled. He said, "You're right, Anna, it is! We are very lucky. We can park here and walk to the museum. Come on, let's go!" + +They got out of the car. They ran to the museum. They made it just in time. They saw many old things. They had fun. + +Anna was happy. She said, "Dad, I love history. And I love you." + +Dad hugged her. He said, "I love history too. And I love you more." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big dog with a man. The dog had sunglasses on his eyes. Lily and Ben thought that was weird. + +"Look, Ben, the dog has sunglasses!" Lily said. + +"Why does he have sunglasses?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe he likes them. Maybe they make him cool. Maybe he has sore eyes," Lily guessed. + +They wanted to see the dog better. They walked closer to the dog and the man. The man smiled at them. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my dog?" the man asked. + +"Yes, he is cute. But why does he have sunglasses?" Lily asked. + +The man laughed. "He has sunglasses because he is a special dog. He helps me see. I can't see very well. He is my guide dog. His name is Rex." + +Lily and Ben were amazed. They had never seen a guide dog before. They wanted to pet Rex. The man said they could, but they had to be gentle. + +"Can we pet him?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. He doesn't like to be bitten," the man said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They reached out their hands to touch Rex. Rex wagged his tail. He liked to be petted. He licked their hands. Lily and Ben giggled. + +They were having fun with Rex. They forgot about his sunglasses. They didn't think they were weird anymore. They thought they were cool. They thought Rex was cool. They made a new friend. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with magnets. They had many magnets of different shapes and colors that they stuck on the fridge, the door, and the table. They liked to make patterns and pictures with the magnets and see how they pulled or pushed each other. + +One day, they found a new magnet in their toy box. It was big and round and shiny, and it had a face on it. The face was bald and had a big nose and a funny smile. Tim and Kim thought it was a silly magnet and they wanted to see what it could do. + +They took the magnet to the fridge and stuck it on the door. The magnet was very strong and it made a loud clack sound. Tim and Kim laughed and tried to move it, but it was hard to pull off. They tried to stick other magnets on it, but they fell off or flew away. The magnet was too strong for them. + +They decided to try the magnet on something else. They took it to the door and stuck it on the knob. The magnet made another loud clack sound and the door slammed shut. Tim and Kim were surprised and scared. They tried to open the door, but it was locked. The magnet was holding the knob and they could not turn it. + +They started to cry and shout for help. "Mommy! Daddy! We are stuck! The magnet shut the door!" they yelled. They banged on the door and hoped someone would hear them. + +Mommy and Daddy were in the living room and they heard the noise. They ran to the door and tried to open it, but it was locked. They heard Tim and Kim crying and shouting. They asked them what happened and they told them about the magnet. + +Mommy and Daddy got a screwdriver and a hammer and tried to remove the magnet from the knob. It was hard to do, but they managed to pry it off. They opened the door and hugged Tim and Kim. They were happy and relieved to see them. + +They told Tim and Kim not to play with the magnet anymore. It was too strong and dangerous. They put it in a box and hid it in the closet. They gave Tim and Kim some cookies and milk and some other toys to play with. They told them to be careful and have fun. + +Tim and Kim said they were sorry and thanked Mommy and Daddy. They learned their lesson and never played with the magnet again. They still liked magnets, but they only used the small and safe ones. They made patterns and pictures with them and had fun. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa on their farm. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They said goodbye to Mom and Dad and got in the car with Grandma and Grandpa. + +The car drove for a long time. Anna and Ben looked out the window and saw many things. They saw cows, sheep, horses and chickens. They saw trees, flowers, hills and fields. They saw a big red barn and a small white house. They had arrived at the farm. + +Grandma and Grandpa helped them unpack their bags and put them in their room. Then they said, "Do you want to see the garden? We have many yummy things growing there. You can help us pick some for dinner." + +Anna and Ben nodded and followed them outside. They saw rows of green plants with different shapes and colors. Grandma and Grandpa showed them how to pull out the carrots from the ground. They were orange and crunchy. Anna and Ben liked them very much. They put them in a basket. + +"Look, there is a red carrot!" Ben said, pointing to a bright spot among the orange ones. He ran over and pulled it out. It was very big and heavy. He showed it to Anna, Grandma and Grandpa. + +"Wow, that is a very special carrot!" Grandma said. "You are very lucky to find it. It must be very sweet and juicy. Do you want to eat it or save it for later?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked carrots, but he also liked to share. He decided to save it for later. He said, "I want to share it with everyone at dinner. Maybe we can make a cake with it. A red carrot cake!" + +Anna, Grandma and Grandpa smiled and hugged him. They said, "That is very kind of you, Ben. We would love to have a red carrot cake with you. You are a very good boy." + +They finished picking the carrots and went back to the house. They washed them and put them in the fridge. Then they played some games and read some stories until it was time for dinner. They had a delicious meal with soup, bread, cheese, salad and chicken. And for dessert, they had a red carrot cake that Grandma had baked. It was the best cake ever. Anna and Ben were very happy. They thanked Grandma and Grandpa for the wonderful day and the red carrot cake. They said, "We love you very much. We can't wait to come back to the farm again." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they are selfish. They do not want to share with each other. They say "mine" and "no" and make each other cry. + +One day, their grandma comes to visit. She brings a big bag of cookies and a new puzzle. Lily and Ben are happy to see her. They hug her and say "hello". They want to eat the cookies and do the puzzle. + +But grandma says "wait". She says "I have a surprise for you. We are going to the park. There are swings and slides and ducks. Do you want to go?" + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They love the park. They put on their coats and shoes and follow grandma. They leave the cookies and the puzzle on the table. + +At the park, Lily and Ben have fun. They enjoy the swings and the slides and the ducks. They laugh and run and feed the ducks. They are not selfish. They take turns and help each other. They say "please" and "thank you" and "sorry". + +Grandma is proud of them. She says "you are very good twins. You are kind and polite and happy. I am glad you enjoy the park. Do you want to go back home and have some cookies and do the puzzle?" + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They hug grandma and say "yes". They are ready to go back home and share the cookies and the puzzle. They are not selfish anymore. They are good twins. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see a lot of money inside. They are very happy. + +"Wow, look at all this money!" Ben says. "We can buy anything we want!" + +"Maybe we should share it with other people," Lily says. "They might need it more than us." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes money, but he likes Lily more. He knows she is a dependable friend. He nods and smiles. + +"Okay, you are right. We can share it. But first, we have to hide it. Someone might take it from us." + +They look around and see a big tree nearby. They drag the box to the tree and cover it with leaves and branches. They hope no one will find it. + +"Let's go and tell our moms and dads," Lily says. "They will be proud of us." + +They hold hands and run to their homes. They are very excited to share their secret. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw many flowers and bugs and birds. They were happy. + +But then, a mosquito came. It was yellow and small and mean. It buzzed around Lily and Ben and tried to bite them. It made them itch and cry. + +"Go away, mosquito!" Lily shouted. "You are bad and rude!" + +"Shoo, shoo!" Ben waved his hands. "You are not nice and fun!" + +But the mosquito did not listen. It kept buzzing and biting. Lily and Ben were sad and angry. + +Then, they saw a jar. It was big and clear and empty. They had an idea. + +"Let's catch the mosquito!" Lily said. "We can set a trap!" + +"Yes, let's do that!" Ben agreed. "We can use some honey!" + +They got some honey from the kitchen. They put some on a spoon. They put the spoon in the jar. They left the jar in the garden. + +The mosquito smelled the honey. It was sweet and sticky and yummy. It flew to the jar. It went inside. It landed on the spoon. + +But then, it was stuck. It could not fly away. It could not bite anyone. It was trapped. + +Lily and Ben came back. They saw the mosquito in the jar. They smiled and clapped. + +"We did it!" Lily said. "We caught the mosquito!" + +"Yay!" Ben said. "We are smart and brave!" + +They took the jar to their mom. They told her what they did. She was proud and happy. + +She gave them a hug and a kiss. She gave them some cookies and milk. She threw the jar away. + +Lily and Ben ate their cookies and drank their milk. They did not itch or cry anymore. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, because their mom and dad were rich and bought them new ones often. But they did not share their toys well. They always fought over who got the best ones. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was full of old books that their mom and dad did not want anymore. Ben and Lily were curious and opened the box. They saw many books with pictures and words. They were story books. + +"Look, Lily, story books!" Ben said. "Let's read them!" + +"No, Ben, they are mine!" Lily said. "I saw them first!" + +They both grabbed the books and pulled them. The books tore and fell out of the box. Ben and Lily were sad and angry. + +"Look what you did, Lily! You ruined the books!" Ben said. + +"No, you did, Ben! You were too rough!" Lily said. + +They started to cry and yell. Their mom heard them and came to the garage. She saw the mess and the torn books. She was not happy. + +"Ben and Lily, what are you doing?" she asked. "Why did you tear the books?" + +"Mom, they are story books! We wanted to read them, but Lily took them all!" Ben said. + +"No, Mom, Ben took them all! He did not let me have any!" Lily said. + +Mom shook her head. She picked up a book and showed it to them. It was a story about two rabbits who learned to share their carrots. + +"Ben and Lily, this is a story about sharing. Sharing is when you give some of what you have to someone else, and they give some of what they have to you. Then you both have enough and are happy. Do you understand?" she asked. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt sorry for tearing the books. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We did not share the books. We were selfish." Ben said. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We did not share the books. We were greedy." Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"It's okay, Ben and Lily. I forgive you. But you have to learn to share your toys and books. You have so many, and some kids have none. Sharing makes you and others happy. Do you want to try?" she asked. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They looked at the books and picked one each. They gave the other one to their twin. + +"Here, Lily, you can have this book. It has a princess and a dragon. You like princesses and dragons, right?" Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. You can have this book. It has a pirate and a treasure. You like pirates and treasures, right?" Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They sat down and read their books. They liked the stories. They fit in their hands and in their minds. They were happy. Mom was happy too. She took a picture of them and put it in a frame. It was a story of love and sharing. +Anna and Ben liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. They named him Bob. + +One day, they saw a big truck coming. It had a loud noise and a big shovel. It was clearing the snow from the road. Anna and Ben were scared. They ran to their snowman and hugged him. + +"Please don't take Bob away!" Anna cried. "He is our friend!" + +The truck driver saw the children and stopped. He got out of the truck and walked to them. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, kids. I won't take your snowman away. I'm just moving the snow from the road to the park. There is a lot of ice there. You can play there later." + +Anna and Ben looked at the park. They saw a big pile of snow and ice. They thought it looked fun. They said, "Thank you, mister. Can we go to the park now?" + +The truck driver nodded and said, "Sure, but be careful. The ice is slippery and cold. And don't leave your snowman alone. He might get lonely." + +Anna and Ben said, "Okay, we won't leave Bob alone. We will come back soon." They took their snowman by the hand and dragged him to the park. They had a lot of fun sliding and skating on the ice. + +They met another boy in the park. He was bigger and meaner than them. He saw their snowman and said, "What a stupid snowman. He has a silly hat and a funny nose. I'm going to kick him and break him." + +Anna and Ben were angry and sad. They said, "No, don't do that. He is our friend. He is not stupid. He is nice." + +The boy laughed and said, "He is not a friend. He is just snow and ice. He can't talk or move. He can't feel anything. You are ignorant. You don't know anything." + +He kicked their snowman in the nose and knocked it off. Anna and Ben cried and shouted, "Stop it! Stop it! You are ignorant. You are mean. You don't know anything." + +The truck driver heard the noise and came back. He saw the boy and the snowman. He was angry and said, "Hey, you. What are you doing? Why are you hurting their snowman? That's not nice. That's ignorant. You should apologize and leave." + +The boy was scared and said, "Sorry, sorry. I was just playing. I didn't mean to hurt him. I'll leave. I'll leave." + +He ran away and left the park. Anna and Ben hugged their snowman and fixed his nose. They thanked the truck driver and said, "You are nice. You are smart. You know everything." + +The truck driver smiled and said, "No, I don't know everything. But I know that snowmen can be friends. And I know that ignorant people can learn. Maybe that boy will learn too. Maybe he will come back and be nice. Maybe he will make his own snowman and play with you." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Maybe. Maybe. We hope so." + +They stayed in the park and played with their snowman until it was dark. Then they said goodbye to Bob and promised to come back tomorrow. They went home with the truck driver and had hot chocolate and cookies. They were happy and warm. They were not ignorant. They were friends. +Tom and Lily like to play in the garden. They enjoy digging in the dirt and looking for bugs. They also like to water the plants and watch them grow. + +One day, they find a new plant in the garden. It has big green leaves and bright red flowers. They think it is great. + +"Wow, look at this plant!" Tom says. "It is so pretty and shiny!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily agrees. "I wonder what it is called." + +They decide to ask their mom, who is sitting on the porch. They run to her and show her the plant. + +"Mom, mom, look what we found!" they say. + +Mom smiles and takes the plant from them. She looks at it carefully. + +"This is a rose," she says. "It is a very special kind of plant. It smells nice and has thorns." + +"Thorns?" Tom asks. "What are thorns?" + +"Thorns are sharp things that stick out of the stem," Mom explains. "They protect the rose from animals that want to eat it. You have to be careful not to touch them, or they will hurt you." + +"Oh, I see," Lily says. "Can we keep the rose, Mom?" + +"Sure, you can," Mom says. "But you have to take good care of it. It needs water and sun and love." + +"Okay, we will," Tom and Lily say. They thank Mom and take the rose back to the garden. They find a nice spot for it and water it gently. They tell it how beautiful it is and how much they like it. + +They enjoy their new plant and their garden. They are happy. +Lily was a chubby cat who liked to sleep on the sofa. She did not like to move much, because she was lazy and cozy. One day, her owner brought home a new toy for her. It was a long string with a feather at the end. + +"Look, Lily, I got you a present!" her owner said. "Do you want to play with it?" + +Lily opened one eye and saw the string. She did not care about it. She closed her eye and yawned. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" her owner said. He waved the string in front of her nose. The feather tickled her whiskers. + +Lily opened both eyes and sneezed. She was annoyed by the string. She swatted at it with her paw, but missed. The string moved away. + +"Ha, ha, you almost got it!" her owner said. He moved the string again, this time higher. The feather fluttered in the air. + +Lily felt a spark of curiosity. She liked feathers. She got up from the sofa and stretched. She jumped at the string, but missed again. The string moved faster. + +"Wow, Lily, you're so fast!" her owner said. He moved the string around the room. The feather danced and spun. + +Lily chased the string, running and jumping and pouncing. She felt happy and playful. She forgot that she was chubby and lazy. She wanted to catch the feather. + +"Good girl, Lily, you're having fun!" her owner said. He smiled and laughed. + +Lily smiled and meowed. She had fun with the string. She moved a lot. She was a good cat. +Sara and Lily were playing with their dolls in Sara's room. Sara had a lot of makeup that her mom gave her. She liked to put makeup on her dolls and make them look pretty. Lily did not have any makeup at home. She wanted to try some of Sara's makeup. + +"Can I use some of your makeup, Sara?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can use some of my makeup. I have many colors and brushes. You can offer some to your doll too," Sara said. + +Sara and Lily picked some makeup and started to put it on their dolls. They had fun making their dolls look different. Sara was careful with her makeup. She did not want to make a mess or waste it. Lily was careless with her makeup. She used too much and spilled some on the floor and the bed. She did not notice or care. + +"Sara, look at my doll. She is so beautiful. She has pink eyes and red lips and blue cheeks," Lily said. + +Sara looked at Lily's doll. She did not think she was beautiful. She thought she looked funny and messy. She also saw the makeup stains on the floor and the bed. She felt angry and sad. + +"Lily, you are careless with my makeup. You made a big mess. You did not offer any to your doll. You put it all on her. You ruined my makeup and my room. I don't want to play with you anymore," Sara said. + +Lily was surprised and hurt. She did not mean to make Sara angry or sad. She did not know she was careless. She thought she was having fun. She wanted to say sorry, but Sara did not listen. She took her doll and her makeup and left the room. Lily felt lonely and sad. She wished she had been more careful with Sara's makeup. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing was to climb the big hill and look at the view. They could see the city, the river and the trees. + +One day, they met a boy named Max on the hill. He had a telescope and said he could show them things far away. He said they had to pay him one candy each to use his telescope. Ben and Lily wanted to see, so they gave him their candies. + +Max let them look through his telescope, but he lied. He did not show them things far away. He showed them things close by, like a bird, a flower and a car. Ben and Lily were not happy. They wanted their candies back. + +"Max, you are not nice. You lied to us. Give us our candies back," Ben said. + +"No, you paid me. The telescope is mine. You can't have your candies back," Max said. + +"Yes, we can. You did not show us the view. You showed us things we can see without the telescope. You are not reliable. You are a cheater," Lily said. + +Ben and Lily tried to get their candies back, but Max ran away. He took the telescope and the candies with him. Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They decided to never play with Max again. They went back to the hill and looked at the view with their eyes. They liked it better that way. +Anna was curious about the big black thing in the living room. She had seen her mom use it sometimes, but she did not know what it was. She wanted to touch it and see what it did. + +One day, when her mom was busy in the kitchen, Anna sneaked into the living room and climbed on a chair. She reached for the big black thing and saw that it had many white and black keys. She pressed one of them and heard a sound. She pressed another one and heard a different sound. She liked the sounds and pressed more keys. She made a song with the big black thing. + +She was so happy that she did not hear her mom coming. Her mom saw her playing with the big black thing and smiled. She said, "Anna, you are playing the piano! That is what the big black thing is called. It is a musical instrument. Do you like it?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I like it! It makes pretty sounds. Can you teach me how to use it?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, I can teach you how to use the piano. You are a very curious and clever girl. But first, let's have some lunch. You must be hungry after playing so much." + +Anna agreed and followed her mom to the kitchen. She was happy that she had learned something new and that her mom was proud of her. She decided that she would use the piano more often and make more songs. +Lily was a young girl who loved chocolate. She liked to eat chocolate cake, chocolate ice cream, and chocolate candy. She always asked her mom for more chocolate when she finished her meal. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the store. Lily saw a big box of chocolate on the shelf. She wanted it very much. She said to her mom, "Mom, can I have the chocolate, please?" + +Her mom looked at the box and shook her head. She said, "No, Lily, you can't have the chocolate. You already had enough chocolate today. Too much chocolate is not good for you. It can make you sick and give you a tummy ache." + +Lily was very sad and angry. She did not listen to her mom. She wanted the chocolate. She started to cry. She cried very loud and hard. She kicked and screamed. She said, "I want the chocolate! I want the chocolate!" + +Her mom was very upset and embarrassed. She tried to calm Lily down. She said, "Lily, stop crying. You are making a scene. Everyone is looking at us. You are being very naughty and rude. If you don't stop crying, we will go home and you will have no chocolate at all." + +Lily did not stop crying. She cried even louder and harder. She said, "No, no, no! I want the chocolate! I want the chocolate!" + +Her mom had no choice. She picked up Lily and carried her out of the store. Lily still cried and kicked and screamed. She did not get the chocolate. She did not make her mom happy. She did not have a good day. +Tommy loves to play with his model cars. He has many of them, big and small, red and blue, fast and slow. He likes to make them zoom and beep and crash on the floor. He also likes to show them to his friends. + +One day, he invites Lily to his house. Lily is his best friend from preschool. She likes to play with dolls and dress them up. She brings her favorite doll, Rosie, with her. + +"Look at my model cars, Lily!" Tommy says. "They are so cool and fun. Do you want to play with them?" + +Lily looks at the cars. She thinks they are noisy and boring. She does not want to play with them. She wants to play with Rosie. + +"No, thank you, Tommy," Lily says. "I want to play with Rosie. She is so pretty and nice. Do you want to play with her?" + +Tommy looks at Rosie. He thinks she is silly and dull. He does not want to play with her. He wants to play with his model cars. + +"No, thank you, Lily," Tommy says. "I want to play with my model cars. They are so cool and fun. You have to play with them." + +Tommy and Lily both insist on playing with their own toys. They do not want to share or try something new. They start to argue and frown. + +"Play with my cars!" Tommy says. + +"Play with my doll!" Lily says. + +They are not jolly at all. They are very unhappy. + +Then, Tommy's mom comes in. She sees Tommy and Lily fighting. She is not pleased. + +"Tommy, Lily, what is going on?" she asks. "Why are you not playing nicely?" + +Tommy and Lily tell her what happened. They both want to play with their own toys. They do not want to play with each other's toys. + +Tommy's mom shakes her head. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you try to play with both toys?" she suggests. "Maybe you can make a story with them. For example, Rosie can be a driver and take a model car to the park. Or, a model car can be a friend and help Rosie with her dress. What do you think?" + +Tommy and Lily think about it. They are curious. They decide to give it a try. + +They take Rosie and a model car and make a story. They pretend that Rosie is going to a picnic and needs a ride. They make the car beep and zoom and take her to the park. They have fun. + +They take another model car and another doll and make another story. They pretend that the car is lost and needs a friend. They make the doll hug and comfort the car. They have fun. + +They take more model cars and more dolls and make more stories. They laugh and smile and play. + +They are jolly again. They are very happy. + +They thank Tommy's mom for her idea. They hug each other and say sorry. + +They learn to share and try something new. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to play with the big slide and the swings. They also liked to look at the flowers and the birds. Lily had a new orange hat that her mom gave her. She loved her hat very much. + +But there was a mean boy in the park. His name was Tom. He liked to take things from other kids and make them cry. He saw Lily's orange hat and wanted it for himself. He ran to Lily and tried to grab her hat. + +"Give me your hat!" he shouted. "It is mine now!" + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not want to lose her hat. She held on to it tightly and said, "No! It is my hat! Mom gave it to me! Go away!" + +Ben saw what was happening. He was Lily's friend and he wanted to help her. He had an idea. He ran to the sandbox and picked up a handful of sand. He threw it at Tom's face and made him close his eyes. + +"Leave Lily alone!" he yelled. "She is my friend and I will protect her!" + +Tom was surprised and angry. He dropped Lily's hat and rubbed his eyes. He could not see well. He ran away, crying and shouting, "You are mean! You are mean!" + +Lily and Ben hugged each other. They were happy and relieved. They picked up Lily's hat and put it back on her head. They thanked each other for being brave and kind. + +"You are a good friend, Ben," Lily said. "You had a smart idea to stop Tom." + +"You are a good friend, Lily," Ben said. "You have a beautiful hat and I like it." + +They smiled and went back to playing. They had fun in the park and did not see Tom again. They were safe and happy. +Anna liked to number her dolls. She had ten dolls and she gave each one a number from one to ten. She wrote the numbers on small pieces of paper and tied them to the dolls' necks. She said, "Now I know who is who. You are number one, you are number two, and so on." + +One day, Anna's brother Ben came to her room. He saw the dolls and said, "What are you doing? These are not numbers, these are letters. You don't know how to number." He took the papers from the dolls and threw them away. He said, "Now they have no numbers. They are all the same." + +Anna was very sad. She cried and said, "No, no, no! You are mean. You ruined my dolls. They are not the same. They are different. They have names and personalities. They are my friends. I want their numbers back." + +Ben did not care. He said, "They are just dolls. They are not real. They are not friends. They are toys. You are silly. You don't need numbers. You need to grow up." + +Anna ran to her mom and told her what Ben did. She said, "Mom, Ben took away my dolls' numbers. He said they are not real. He said I am silly. He made me worry. He hurt my feelings. He hurt my dolls' feelings. Can you help me?" + +Mom hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. Ben was wrong. He should not have done that. He should not have said that. He should apologize to you and to your dolls. Your dolls are real to you. They are your friends. You can number them however you like. They are delicate and beautiful. They are yours. I will help you find their numbers and put them back. Don't worry, Anna. I love you and your dolls." +Ben likes to write. He writes his name with a big pen on paper. He writes his name on the wall with a crayon. He writes his name on the window with his finger. Mommy is not happy when he writes on the wall and the window. She says, "Ben, writing is good, but not everywhere. Only write on paper, okay?" + +One day, Ben wakes up and sees snow outside. He is very excited. He puts on his coat and his hat and his boots. He runs outside with Mommy. The snow is white and soft and cold. The air is quiet and cold too. Ben sees a big hill of snow. He has an idea. He says, "Mommy, look! I can write on the snow!" + +Mommy smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But be careful, don't slip." Ben walks to the hill of snow. He uses his finger to write his name on the snow. He writes B-E-N. He is very proud. He says, "Mommy, look! I wrote my name on the snow!" + +Mommy says, "Wow, Ben, that's very good. You are a great writer. But hurry, let's go inside. It's very cold outside." Ben nods and says, "Okay, Mommy. But can I write on the snow again tomorrow?" Mommy says, "Maybe, if the snow is still there. But now, let's have some hot chocolate and cookies." Ben says, "Yay, I love hot chocolate and cookies!" He follows Mommy inside. He is happy. He likes to write. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw an enormous pot near the fence. It was bigger than them. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's carry the pot to the grass," said Anna. "Maybe there are flowers or toys in it." + +"OK," said Ben. "But it is very heavy. We need to use both hands." + +They grabbed the pot and tried to lift it. It was hard. They walked slowly and carefully. They did not want to drop it. + +"Look out for the rocks," said Anna. "They can make us fall." + +"I see them," said Ben. "We are almost there." + +They reached the grass and put the pot down. They were tired and happy. They looked inside the pot. + +There was nothing in it. It was empty. + +"Aw," said Anna. "There is nothing here. Just dirt." + +"That's OK," said Ben. "We can still play with the pot. We can pretend it is a boat or a house or a drum." + +They smiled and climbed into the pot. They had fun playing with it. They did not mind that it was empty. They used their imagination. +Tom is a bald boy who likes to play with his tube. He fills it with water and blows bubbles. He also makes funny noises with it. He thinks his tube is the best toy ever. + +One day, his mom tells him to wash his face and hands. She says he is dirty from playing outside. Tom does not want to wash. He wants to play more with his tube. He says, "No, mom, no wash. Tube, tube, tube!" + +Mom is not happy. She takes his tube away and puts it on the shelf. She says, "Tom, you have to wash. It is good for you. You can have your tube back after you wash. Now come with me." + +Tom is sad and angry. He does not like to wash. He thinks washing is boring and hard. He cries and kicks. He says, "No, mom, no wash. Tube, tube, tube!" + +Mom is firm. She carries him to the bathroom and turns on the faucet. She says, "Tom, stop crying and kicking. Washing is easy and fun. Look, you can make bubbles with the soap. And you can splash the water. And you can sing a song. Do you want to try?" + +Tom stops crying and kicking. He looks at the soap and the water. He thinks they look interesting. He says, "Maybe, mom, maybe wash. But tube, tube, tube?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Yes, Tom, yes wash. And yes tube, tube, tube. After you wash, you can have your tube back. And we can play together. How does that sound?" + +Tom smiles too. He says, "OK, mom, OK wash. And tube, tube, tube. I love you, mom." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Tom. Now let's wash and have fun." +Sara and Ben like to draw with pastels. Pastels are soft and colorful. They make pretty pictures on paper. Sara and Ben have many pastels. They have red, blue, yellow, green, pink, purple, orange, and brown. + +One day, Sara and Ben decide to play a game with their pastels. They take turns hiding one pastel under a cup. Then they ask the other to guess which color it is. If they guess right, they get a point. If they guess wrong, they lose a point. The one with the most points wins. + +Sara hides a pastel under a cup and says to Ben, "Guess which color I have." + +Ben thinks hard. He looks at the pastels that are not under the cup. He sees red, blue, yellow, green, and brown. He does not see pink, purple, or orange. He says, "Is it pink?" + +Sara smiles and lifts the cup. "No, it is not pink. It is purple. You guessed wrong. You lose a point. I get a point. I am lucky." + +Ben frowns and says, "That is not fair. You have more pastels than me. You have pink and purple. I only have brown and orange. You are not lucky. You are sneaky." + +Sara says, "No, I am not sneaky. I am smart. I hid the pastels that you like. You like pink and purple. I like brown and orange. You should have guessed brown or orange. Then you would have guessed right." + +Ben says, "Fine. I will guess brown or orange next time. But I will hide a pastel that you like. Then you will guess wrong. And I will guess right. And I will win." + +Sara and Ben keep playing with their pastels. They have fun guessing and hiding. They do not care who wins or loses. They are happy to share their pastels and their game. They are friends. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. One day, they fight over a red car. Tim wants the car, but Kim has it first. + +"Give me the car!" Tim says. He pulls the car from Kim's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Kim says. She bites Tim's lip. Tim cries and lets go of the car. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim says. He runs to Mom. Mom sees the bite mark on Tim's lip. She is angry. + +"Kim, why did you bite your brother?" Mom asks. She takes the car from Kim and puts it on a shelf. + +"I don't know," Kim says. She looks down. She is sorry. + +Mom hugs Tim and puts some ice on his lip. She tells him to be brave. She tells Kim to say sorry to Tim. + +"Sorry, Tim," Kim says. She hugs Tim too. + +"It's okay, Kim," Tim says. He hugs Kim back. + +Mom smiles. She is happy. She tells them to share their toys and not to fight. She gives them each a cookie. + +They eat their cookies and say thank you to Mom. They go back to play with their other toys. They do not fight anymore. + +But they do not hear Dad. Dad is deaf. He comes home from work. He does not see the car on the shelf. He steps on the car and breaks it. He says "ouch" and "sorry". He does not know why Mom, Tim and Kim laugh. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had a big dog named Max who was their guard and friend. One day, they went to the park with Max and their mom. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and stay together," mom said. + +Anna and Ben ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. Max followed them and barked. He wanted to play too. But the slide was too small for Max. He could not fit on the ladder or the slide. + +Anna and Ben slid down the slide and laughed. They did not see Max. He was still on top of the ladder. He was scared and helpless. He did not know how to get down. He whimpered and looked around. + +"Where is Max?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Let's find him," Anna said. + +They ran back to the ladder and saw Max. He was shaking and crying. + +"Max, don't be afraid. We are here," Anna said. + +She climbed up the ladder and hugged Max. Ben climbed up too and petted Max. + +"Good boy, Max. You are our guard and friend. We will help you," Ben said. + +They tried to pull Max down the ladder, but he was too heavy. They needed more help. + +"Mom, mom, help us!" Anna and Ben shouted. + +Mom heard them and came to the slide. She saw Max on the ladder and smiled. + +"Max, you silly dog. You can't go on the slide. You are too big," mom said. + +She climbed up the ladder and lifted Max. She carried him down and put him on the ground. Max licked her face and wagged his tail. + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best," Anna and Ben said. + +They hugged mom and Max. They were happy and united. They went to play some more with Max and mom. They had a fun day at the park. +Lily liked to play football with her big brother Tom. She liked to kick the ball and run after it. She also liked to wear her pink dress and shoes. Tom said pink was not a football color, but Lily did not care. She said pink was pretty and fun. + +One day, they were playing football in the park. Lily kicked the ball very hard and it flew over the fence. Tom ran to get it, but he could not find it. He looked everywhere, but the ball was gone. He was sad and angry. He said it was Lily's fault for kicking the ball too hard. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She wanted to make him happy again. She saw a man selling drinks and snacks near the park. She had some money in her pocket. She ran to the man and bought a drink for Tom. She chose a pink lemonade, because it was her favorite. She thought Tom would like it too. + +She ran back to Tom and gave him the drink. She said, "I'm sorry I lost your ball, Tom. Here, have a drink. It's pink lemonade. It's sweet and cold and yummy." + +Tom looked at the drink. He did not like pink. He liked blue and green and red. He said, "Pink lemonade? Yuck! I don't want that. That's a girl's drink. You can have it." + +Lily was hurt by Tom's words. She liked pink lemonade. She thought it was a nice gift. She said, "But I bought it for you, Tom. I wanted to make you happy. Pink lemonade is not a girl's drink. It's a drink for everyone. You should try it. Maybe you will like it." + +Tom saw Lily's sad face. He felt bad for being mean to her. He knew she was trying to be nice. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You're right. Pink lemonade is not a girl's drink. It's a drink for everyone. Thank you for buying it for me. I'll try it." + +He took a sip of the pink lemonade. He was surprised. It was sweet and cold and yummy. He liked it. He said, "Mmm, this is good. You have good taste, Lily. Thank you for sharing it with me." + +Lily smiled. She was happy that Tom liked the drink. She said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like it. Maybe we can find another ball and play some more." + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, let's do that. And maybe next time, I'll wear some pink too." +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. Lily's favorite car is blue. Ben's favorite car is red. They like to zoom their cars on the floor and make noises. + +One day, they decide to have a race with their cars. They make a line with tape on the floor and put their cars behind it. They count to three and then zoom their cars as fast as they can. They are very competitive and want to win. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Lily says as she pushes her blue car. "My car is the fastest!" + +"No, no, no!" Ben says as he pushes his red car. "My car is the fastest!" + +They watch their cars zoom across the floor. They are very close to each other. They reach the end of the tape at the same time. They look at each other and wonder who won. + +"Who won?" Lily asks. + +"Who won?" Ben asks. + +They can't tell who won. They look at their cars. They are both blue and red. They mixed their colors when they zoomed. + +They laugh and hug each other. They don't care who won. They are happy to play with their cars and their friend. They zoom their cars again and again. They have fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bird in the sky. It was not a bird. It was an aeroplane. + +"Look, Lily, an aeroplane!" Ben said. "It is so big and fast and loud!" + +"I want to see it, Ben!" Lily said. "Can we go closer?" + +They ran to the fence. They saw the aeroplane land on the ground. It had wings and a tail and a nose. It had windows and doors and wheels. + +"Wow, Ben, it is amazing!" Lily said. "Do you think we can go inside?" + +"Maybe, Lily, maybe," Ben said. "But we have to ask first." + +They saw a man in a blue suit and a hat. He was smiling. He was the pilot. He came out of the aeroplane. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "Do you like my aeroplane?" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben and Lily said. + +"Would you like to see it?" he asked. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. + +"Come on, then," he said. "I will show you around. It is very nice inside." + +He took them by the hand. He led them to the aeroplane. He opened the door. He let them in. + +Ben and Lily were very happy. They found an aeroplane. They met a nice pilot. They had a fun adventure. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy van. It was big and red and had four wheels. They pretended it was a mighty van that could go very fast and carry many things. Sometimes they put their dolls and animals in the van and drove them around the room. + +One day, they decided to count how many toys they could fit in the van. Ben said, "I will count and you will put them in." Mia nodded and picked up a teddy bear. She opened the door of the van and put the bear on the seat. Ben said, "One." + +Mia found a doll with a pink dress and a hat. She put the doll next to the bear. Ben said, "Two." Mia smiled and looked for more toys. She saw a monkey with a long tail and a ball with stars. She put them in the back of the van. Ben said, "Three, four." + +Mia ran to the shelf and grabbed a dinosaur with spikes and a car with a siren. She squeezed them in the van with the other toys. Ben said, "Five, six." The van was getting full, but Mia wanted to add more. She spotted a frog with a crown and a book with a rainbow. She tried to put them in the van, but they did not fit. The van was too full. The toys fell out and made a mess. + +"Oh no!" Mia said. "The van is too small. We have too many toys." Ben looked at the pile of toys on the floor. He said, "Maybe we should count them again." Mia nodded and said, "OK. You start." Ben picked up the frog and said, "One." +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, but then Tom saw Lily's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll, Lily. I want to play with it," Tom said. + +"No, Tom. This is my doll. You have your truck. Go play with your truck," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He had a strong urge to take the doll. He grabbed it from Lily's hand and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back! That's not fair!" Lily shouted. She ran after Tom and tried to get her doll back. + +Tom refused to give the doll back. He held it tight and ran around the room. He thought it was funny to make Lily angry. + +Lily was very sad and mad. She started to cry. She wanted her doll back. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom and Lily running and crying. + +"What's going on here? Why are you fighting?" Mom asked. + +"Tom took my doll and he won't give it back!" Lily said. + +"Tom, is that true? Did you take Lily's doll?" Mom asked. + +Tom nodded. He still had the doll in his hand. + +"Tom, that's not nice. You have to share your toys. How would you feel if Lily took your truck?" Mom asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. He liked his truck. He would not like it if Lily took it. + +"I would feel sad and mad," Tom said. + +"Exactly. That's how Lily feels right now. You have to be kind and give her doll back," Mom said. + +Tom looked at Lily. She was still crying. He felt sorry for her. He did not want to make her cry. + +He gave the doll back to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Here's your doll. You can play with it." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She took the doll and hugged it. + +"Thank you, Tom. I'm sorry I yelled at you. Do you want to play with me?" Lily asked. + +Tom smiled too. He felt calm and happy. He did not want to fight anymore. + +"Sure, Lily. I want to play with you. Can I play with your doll too?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, Tom. You can play with my doll. And I can play with your truck. We can share our toys," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and went back to playing. They had fun together. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. They learned to share and be kind. +Sara and Ben were going to the port with Mom and Dad. They were very happy because they would see big boats and fish and birds. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys and snacks. + +"Can I pack my teddy bear?" Sara asked Mom. + +"Of course, you can. Teddy bear can come with us to the port," Mom said. + +"What about my ball?" Ben asked Dad. + +"Sure, you can. But you have to be careful not to lose it or throw it in the water," Dad said. + +Sara and Ben packed their bags and put them in the car. They said goodbye to their dog and their cat and their fish. They were ready to go to the port. + +When they got to the port, they saw many brilliant things. They saw big boats with sails and horns and flags. They saw fish of different colors and shapes. They saw birds that flew and dived and squawked. They had fun playing with their teddy bear and their ball. They also ate ice cream and popcorn and drank juice. + +Sara and Ben had a wonderful day at the port. They learned a lot of new things and had a lot of fun. They thanked Mom and Dad for taking them to the port. They were very tired and sleepy when they got back home. They unpacked their bags and put their teddy bear and their ball in their beds. They dreamed of the brilliant port and the big boats and the fish and the birds. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy cat and her kitten. The kitten was very cute and popular with all the other animals in the forest. One day, the kitten went out to play and met a little girl. + +"Hi, little kitten! You are so cute!" said the little girl. + +"Thank you," replied the kitten. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, I would love to!" said the little girl. + +The kitten and the little girl played together for a while, but then the little girl tried to pick up the kitten and she didn't fit in her arms. + +"Oh no! You are too big for me to carry," said the little girl. + +"That's okay," said the kitten. "I like playing with you anyway." + +And from that day on, the kitten and the little girl were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today, she woke up early and felt terrible because she had a bad dream. She wanted to ask her mom if she could stay in bed longer, but her mom was already gone to work. + +Lily decided to go outside and play with her dog, Max. Max was a big, brown dog who loved to run and play fetch. Lily threw a ball for Max to catch, but he didn't bring it back. She asked him where the ball was, but he just wagged his tail and barked happily. + +Lily decided to go on an adventure to find the missing ball. She walked around the yard and looked under bushes and behind trees. Finally, she found the ball in a pile of leaves. She was so happy that she forgot all about her terrible dream. +Once upon a time, there were three bears. They were different colors. One was brown, one was white, and one was black. They all lived in a big forest. One day, they decided to gather some honey from the bees. They put on their hats and went to the beehive. The bees were buzzing and the bears were scared, but they wanted the honey. They used a stick to get the honey and put it in their jars. They were very happy because they love honey. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went outside to observe the pretty flowers in the garden. They saw a big, yellow taxi drive by on the street. Lily thought the taxi was very large and she waved to the driver. The driver waved back and smiled at her. After they were done observing the flowers, Lily and her mommy went back inside to have a snack. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very tired because he had played outside all day. He wanted to go to sleep but he forgot to turn off the light. Timmy looked around and saw a switch on the wall. He reached up and flicked the switch, but the light didn't turn off. + +Timmy was confused and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he remembered that his dad had told him to release the switch slowly. Timmy tried again and this time he slowly released the switch. The light turned off and Timmy was so happy that he could finally go to sleep. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to release the switch slowly before going to bed. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy had a birthday coming up. He wanted to invite all his friends to his party. Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, can I invite my friends to my party?" His mom said, "Of course, Timmy! Let's make a list of who you want to invite." + +Timmy and his mom made a list of all his friends. They also talked about what equipment they needed for the party. They needed balloons, cake, and games to play. Timmy was very excited! + +On the day of the party, all of Timmy's friends came. They were very obedient and listened to Timmy's mom when she told them what to do. They played games, ate cake, and had a lot of fun. Timmy was so happy that he invited all his friends to his party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and have tea parties with her friends. One day, she saw a big parade with lots of colorful floats and happy people. She wanted to join in, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy a costume that would fit her. + +Lily was sad and asked her mommy if they could sell some of their things to get the money. Her mommy said no and told her to stop asking. Lily didn't understand why they couldn't sell some old toys to go to the parade. + +The next day, Lily saw her neighbor selling some things at a garage sale. She asked if she could sell some of her toys too. The neighbor said yes and helped her set up a table. Lily sold some of her favorite toys, but she was happy because she wanted to go to the parade. + +Finally, the day of the parade arrived and Lily was so excited. She put on her costume and went outside to wait for her mommy. But her mommy didn't come. Lily waited and waited, but her mommy never showed up. She was so sad and didn't understand why her mommy didn't come to the parade. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to stand on her tiptoes and reach for the stars in the sky. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and saw a big truck at the gas station. She pointed and said, "Look, mommy! A big truck filled with gas!" + +Suddenly, a little boy named Timmy came up to them. He looked envious of Lily's pretty dress. "I wish I had a dress like that," he said. Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Timmy. You can wear my dress and we can be twins!" Timmy was so happy and they both stood together in their matching dresses. They laughed and played until it was time to go home. + +As they walked away, Timmy's mommy came over and said, "Thank you for being so kind to my son. He's always envious of other kids." Lily smiled and said, "It's okay. We can all stand together and be friends!" And from that day on, Lily and Timmy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and hop around in the grass. One day, Benny found a little seed and wanted to plant it in the ground. He dug a hole and buried the seed. + +As Benny was hopping around, he started to feel very tired and couldn't breathe very well. He realized he needed oxygen, which is what helps us breathe. Benny searched and searched but couldn't find any oxygen. He started to feel helpless. + +Just when Benny thought he couldn't go on anymore, he saw a kind bird flying towards him with a little tube. The bird gave Benny the tube and he breathed in some oxygen. Benny felt much better and thanked the bird for helping him. From that day on, Benny made sure to always have some oxygen nearby when he played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very spoiled and always wanted everything her way. One day, Lily went to the park and saw another little person playing with a toy she wanted. She asked for the toy, but the other person said no. + +Lily got very angry and took the toy without asking. The other person cried and ran away. Lily felt bad, but she didn't say sorry. Later that day, Lily lost the toy and couldn't find it anywhere. She went home sad and empty-handed. + +The next day, Lily saw the other person at the park again. She wanted to say sorry and give back the toy, but the other person didn't want to play with her anymore. Lily learned that being spoiled and not saying sorry can hurt other people's feelings. She wished she could go back in time and do things differently. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He was very cool and wore a shiny crown on his head. One day, the king went for a swim in the river. He wanted to soak in the cool water and have some fun. + +While he was swimming, he saw a little fish swimming nearby. The king was happy to see the fish and tried to catch it. But the fish was too quick and swam away. + +After a while, the king got tired and decided to go back to his castle. He was still feeling cool and refreshed from his swim in the river. When he got back to his castle, he went to his room and took a nap. And that's the end of our story. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the green grass. The grass was very soft and made Timmy feel cheerful. He liked to run around and pretend he was a super hero. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to have a picnic on the grass. Timmy was so excited! He helped his mom pack sandwiches and drinks. When they got to the park, they found a spot on the grass and spread out a blanket. Timmy was very happy to be outside with his mom, eating yummy food on the soft, green grass. + +After they finished eating, Timmy and his mom played a game of catch on the grass. Timmy's mom threw the ball and Timmy tried to catch it. He didn't always catch it, but he had fun trying. Timmy thought it was the best day ever because he got to be outside on the grass with his mom and they were both feeling cheerful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big jar full of pennies. Lily loved her pennies and wanted to organize them. She put all the shiny pennies in one pile and the dull ones in another. + +Lily was very organized and wanted to count how many pennies she had. She counted them one by one and found out she had 100 pennies! That's a lot of pennies for a little girl like Lily. + +Lily was so happy that she had organized her pennies and counted them all. She decided to buy a special toy with her pennies. She went to the store and bought a shiny new toy with her 100 pennies. Lily was very proud of herself for being so organized and for saving up all her pennies. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and write in his notebook. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the store to buy a new notebook. Timmy saw a very cheap notebook and asked his mommy if he could have it. His mommy said yes and they bought the notebook. + +As they were walking home, Timmy's mommy reminded him to remain close to her. Timmy nodded his head and held onto his new notebook tightly. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the notebook out of Timmy's hand and it flew away. + +Timmy started to cry and his mommy asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his mommy that he lost his notebook. His mommy told him not to worry and that they would find it. They searched and searched and finally found the notebook in a nearby tree. Timmy was so happy and hugged his mommy tightly. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always remain close to his mommy and his beloved notebook. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily's mom took her to the shop to buy some toys. Lily was very excited to go to the shop, but when they got there, she found it very boring. She wanted to go back home and play with her toys. + +Lily's mom wanted to buy some groceries, so she told Lily to wait for a little while. But Lily didn't want to wait, she wanted to go home. She started to cry and shout. Her mom tried to calm her down, but Lily was very upset. + +Finally, Lily's mom managed to distract her with a toy and they were able to finish their shopping. When they got back home, Lily was very happy to play with her new toy. She forgot all about the boring shop and was glad she managed to get a new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack who loved to race with his friends. Jack had a bald head and everyone made fun of him. One day, Jack's grandma told him a story about a tiny seed that was planted in the ground. She said that with time and care, the seed would grow into a beautiful flower. + +Jack thought about this and realized that just like the seed, he too could grow and become something beautiful. So, he started taking care of himself and his hair began to grow. His friends were amazed and no longer made fun of him. + +From that day on, Jack learned that it doesn't matter what you look like on the outside, it's what's inside that counts. And just like the seed, with time and care, we can all grow into something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a big rain that made the river very full. The water went over the banks and made a flood. The people in the town noticed the flood and got worried. They had to leave their homes and go to a safe place. + +One family had a little dog named Max. Max was very small and he didn't fit in the boat with the family. They were sad to leave him behind, but they had to go to be safe. + +After the flood went away, the family came back to their home. They were happy to see that Max was okay. He had found a high place to stay during the flood. They noticed that Max was very brave and smart. From that day on, they loved Max even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the river and watch the otters swim. One day, a big boy came and took her toy. "Hey, that's mine! You stole it!" cried Lily. + +The big boy just laughed and ran away. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw a little otter swimming towards her. The otter had a shiny object in its mouth. + +"Hello little otter, what do you have there?" asked Lily. The otter dropped the shiny object at her feet. It was Lily's toy! "Thank you, little otter! You saved my toy from the thief," said Lily. + +The little otter smiled and swam away. Lily was so happy and grateful to the little otter. From that day on, Lily always played by the river with the little otter by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his flashlight. He would shine the light on the wall and make shadow puppets. One night, Timmy was scared of the dark. He thought there were monsters in his room. But then he remembered his flashlight. He turned it on and shined it all around his room. It seemed like the light scared the monsters away. Timmy felt safe and fell asleep with his flashlight by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the park with his friends. They would run and jump and laugh together. Timmy's favorite thing to do was gather pretty flowers for his mommy. She always smiled when he gave them to her. + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park when they saw a big dog. The dog looked gentle, but Timmy was scared. His friends told him not to worry, but Timmy didn't feel safe. He wanted to leave the park, but his friends wanted to stay and play. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends were still playing when the big dog came back. This time, the dog wasn't gentle. It chased after Timmy and his friends, and they couldn't get away. The dog hurt Timmy and his friends, and they had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy's mommy was very sad when she heard what happened. She wished Timmy had stayed home instead of going to the park. Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she asked her mommy if they could go to the park and row a boat. Her mommy said yes and they went to the park. + +At the park, they saw a big lake with lots of boats. Lily asked her mommy if they could row a boat. Her mommy said yes and they rented a boat. They rowed the boat and had so much fun! + +After they were done rowing, they saw a mailbox. Lily asked her mommy if they could send a letter to her grandma. Her mommy said yes and they opened the mailbox. They put the letter inside and sent it to grandma. Lily was so happy that they sent a letter to grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a store to buy a new toy. Lily saw a big, expensive doll that she really wanted. + +Mommy said, "That doll costs a lot of money. Do you really value it more than your teddy bear?" + +Lily thought about it for a moment and said, "No, I love my teddy bear more than anything. He's my best friend." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Then let's go home and play with your teddy bear." + +Lily was happy to have her mommy's love and to play with her favorite toy. She learned that the most valuable things in life are the ones that make us happy, not the expensive ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but it started to rain. Timmy didn't like the rain because it made him wet. He went inside and sat down by the fireplace. + +His mom asked him why he looked sad. Timmy said, "I don't like the rain. It makes me wet." His mom said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. Maybe we can play a game inside instead." + +Timmy thought that was a good idea. They played a game of cards, but then Timmy saw that they were running out of coal for the fire. He said, "Mom, we need more coal for the fire." + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll go get some more coal from the shed." She went outside in the rain to get more coal. When she came back inside, she was soaking wet. Timmy said, "Mom, I'm sorry you got wet." + +His mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Timmy. I'm just happy we can stay warm by the fire." Timmy felt happy too, knowing that his mom was okay and they could play more games by the fire. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a great day playing with his toys, but he noticed that his room was getting dark. So, he went to his mommy and asked her to switch on the light. His mommy pressed the switch and the room became bright again. + +Timmy was happy and he wanted to complete his puzzle before going to bed. He sat down and started to put the pieces together. It was a difficult puzzle, but he was determined to complete it. After a while, he finally finished the puzzle and felt proud of himself. + +His mommy came to check on him and saw the completed puzzle. She was so happy and gave Timmy a big hug. Timmy went to bed with a smile on his face, feeling great about his accomplishment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long, black hair that always got tangled. One day, her mommy gave her a comb to help her hair be smooth. Lily combed and combed until her hair was nice and neat. + +Later, Lily and her mommy went to the park. There, they saw a man who could not hear. He used his hands to sign instead of talking. Lily thought it was very interesting and tried to sign too. The man smiled and signed back to her. + +After playing for a while, Lily and her mommy went home. Lily was happy because she learned a new way to talk. She also remembered to comb her hair every day so it would not get tangled again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved planes and dreamed of flying one day. He went to the airport with his mom and saw a big plane. He was so excited that he ran towards it and accidentally tore his pants. + +Timmy was embarrassed and wanted to go home. But his mom said they had to wait for their flight. While waiting, Timmy saw a toy plane in the gift shop. He wanted it so badly that he begged his mom to buy it for him. + +Finally, it was time to board the plane. Timmy was so happy to be flying. But during the flight, the plane started shaking and Timmy got scared. Suddenly, the plane crashed and everyone was hurt. Timmy was very sad because he never got to fly again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods behind her house. One day, she decided to follow a path that led to a creek. + +The creek was very pretty and Lily loved the sound it made as it flowed over the rocks. She wanted to play in the water, but it looked difficult to cross. + +Lily thought about what she could do and remembered that her mom had given her some boots that were good for walking in water. She put on the boots and was able to cross the creek easily. + +Lily was so happy that her boots allowed her to cross the creek. She played in the water for a while and then headed back home. From that day on, Lily knew that even if something seemed difficult, there was always a way to make it easier. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, he saw a group of older kids playing soccer. They were all very tall and looked like grown-ups to Timmy, but they were still just kids. + +Timmy wanted to play too, but he was too little. So, he went to sit under a tree and watch them play. Suddenly, one of the kids kicked the ball too hard and it went flying towards Timmy. He tried to catch it, but it hit him in the face and made him cry. + +One of the older kids saw what happened and came over to Timmy. He asked if he was okay and wiped away his tears. Timmy felt better and smiled. The older kid was very kind and peaceful. He even cut an apple into slices and shared it with Timmy. They became friends and played together every day after that. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a potato. The potato was big and round. The farmer loved his potato very much. He wanted to record it so he could remember it forever. + +One day, the farmer went to his field and saw that his potato was gone! He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. He asked his animals if they had seen the potato, but they were not obedient and did not answer him. + +The farmer was sad and thought he would never see his potato again. But then, he heard a small voice saying "I have your potato". It was a little girl who had found the potato and wanted to return it to the farmer. The farmer was very happy and thanked the little girl. He recorded the moment in his memory forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big red ball that he loved to play with. One day, while Timmy was playing with his ball, it fell into a big hole. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a girl named Sally came by and asked Timmy what was wrong. Timmy told Sally about his ball falling into the hole. Sally was helpful and told Timmy that she would help him get his ball back. They both sighed with relief. + +Together, they found a long stick and used it to get the ball out of the hole. Timmy was so happy and thanked Sally for being so helpful. They both played with the ball together and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Timmy and Sally became good friends and played together often. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. In the castle, there was a guard who watched over it. One day, a naughty bird flew into the castle and disturbed the guard. The guard tried to shoo the bird away, but it wouldn't leave. The bird kept making noise and disturbing the guard. Finally, the guard had an idea. He got some bread and threw it outside the castle. The bird flew away to get the bread and the guard could finally have some peace and quiet. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, his mommy introduced him to a new friend named Billy. Timmy was happy to have a new friend to play with. + +One day, Timmy and Billy were playing in the backyard when they found a hammer. Timmy had never seen a hammer before and asked Billy what it was. Billy explained that a hammer is a tool used to hit nails into wood. Timmy thought it was cool and wanted to try using the hammer, but his mommy said he was too little. + +Later that day, Timmy accidentally knocked over Billy's tower of blocks and Billy got angry. Timmy felt bad and said sorry. Billy forgave him and they continued to play together happily. From that day on, Timmy and Billy were the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his friends in the park. One day, Timmy saw a crocodile in the pond. The crocodile looked very scary, but Timmy wasn't afraid. + +Timmy wanted to invite the crocodile to play with him and his friends. His friends thought Timmy was being naughty for wanting to play with a crocodile, but Timmy didn't listen to them. + +Timmy went up to the crocodile and invited him to play. The crocodile was surprised but happy to be invited. Timmy and his friends played with the crocodile all day long. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to everyone, even if they look scary. You never know, they might just want to be your friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, her mom made her a yummy lunch with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and some carrots. Lily ate her lunch and felt happy. + +After lunch, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend, Max, and they started to run and jump around. They played on the swings and slide. Lily felt so lively and full of energy. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mom asked her how her day was. Lily shrugged her shoulders and said, "It was fun!" She went to bed that night with a happy heart, dreaming of all the fun adventures she would have tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the grass and pick daisies. One day, he found a crazy looking daisy that was different from all the others. It had wild colors and wiggly lines. + +Timmy was so excited to show his mom the crazy daisy, but when he got home, he realized he had lost it! He searched and searched but couldn't find it anywhere. He was very sad. + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He decided to go back to the field where he found the crazy daisy and look for it again. After a while, he finally found it hiding behind a big rock. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to show his mom. From that day on, he made sure to hold onto his special daisy very tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide forest. In the forest, there lived a little rabbit named Thumper. Thumper loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, while Thumper was playing, he heard a loud noise. + +"Who goes there?" Thumper asked. + +"It's me, your friend Skippy," said a small voice. + +Skippy was a tiny mouse who lived in the forest. He was very scared because there was a big, scary wolf chasing him. + +"Don't worry, Skippy. I will protect you," said Thumper bravely. + +Thumper knew that he had to protect his friend. He quickly hopped over to Skippy and they both ran away from the wolf. Thumper and Skippy were safe and happy. + +"Thank you for protecting me, Thumper," said Skippy. + +"You're welcome, Skippy. That's what friends are for," said Thumper with a smile. + +From that day on, Thumper and Skippy were the best of friends and they always protected each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends found a jar of honey. They all wanted to eat it, but it was too high up in a tree. + +Benny had an idea. "I will climb the tree and get the honey for us!" he said. So, Benny climbed up the tree and used his strong claws to attach himself to the trunk. He reached the jar and brought it down to his friends. + +But something funny happened. The honey was actually a trap set by a mean old fox. Benny and his friends were stuck in the sticky honey. Luckily, Benny's mom came to the rescue and saved them all. From then on, Benny and his friends were more careful when they found things in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was a clever boy who loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to turn off the TV and put on his shirt. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he turned off the TV and put on his shirt. + +After he was all dressed, Timmy went outside to play. He played with his ball and his toy cars. Suddenly, he saw a bird trying to fly with a big stick in its beak. Timmy thought it was very clever of the bird to carry such a big stick. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. Timmy was very hungry and couldn't wait to eat. He sat down at the table and his mom served him his favorite meal. Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for the delicious food. Then, he turned to his dad and asked if they could play a game after dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his favorite shirt so much that he wore it every day. But one day, Timmy's shirt started to shrink in the wash. Timmy was confused and didn't know what to do. + +His mom explained to him that sometimes clothes can shrink in the wash, and that it's important to read the washing instructions on the label. Timmy learned that he should always check the label before washing his clothes. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of our things, like our clothes, so that they last longer. And if we're ever confused about something, we should ask someone for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick blueberries from the bushes in her garden. One day, she found a huge blueberry and was very happy. + +Lily's mom asked her to go inside and wash her hands before eating the blueberry. But when she came back outside, the blueberry was gone! Lily started to panic and asked her mom, "Where did the blueberry go?" + +Her mom replied, "Maybe a bird ate it." Lily was sad but her mom promised to buy her more blueberries from the store. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep a close eye on her blueberries. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. The wife liked to cook yummy food in the kitchen. One day, the wife was very excited to make a cake. She got all the ingredients and mixed them together. Then she put the cake in the oven to cook. The man could smell the cake and he was excited too. Finally, the cake was ready and they ate it together. It was the best cake ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy blocks and build tall towers. One day, he went to the park and saw a monkey in a tree. The monkey was rare and had colorful fur. + +Timmy was amazed by the monkey and wanted to build a treehouse for him so he could have a cozy place to sleep. He asked the monkey, "Do you want me to build you a treehouse?" The monkey nodded his head yes. + +So, Timmy got to work and built a treehouse for the monkey. It was a small house with a bed and some toys. When the monkey saw the treehouse, he was so happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You are my best friend." Timmy was overjoyed to have made a new friend and they played together every day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved wearing his cozy sweater because it kept him warm. One day, Timmy went to play with his friends outside. But it was very hot outside, so Timmy started to feel uncomfortable in his sweater. He wanted to remove it, but he didn't know how. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friends saw that he was feeling hot and uncomfortable. They helped him remove his sweater. Timmy felt much better without his sweater on. They continued playing and having fun, but then they heard a very noisy sound. It was coming from a nearby construction site. The noise was so loud that it hurt their ears. They decided to go play somewhere else where it was quieter. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could always remove his sweater if he felt too hot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the airport to pick up her grandma. Lily loved going to the airport because she liked to watch the planes fly in the sky. + +While waiting for grandma, Lily noticed that the airport was not very tidy. She asked her mom why it was messy. Her mom explained that many people come and go from the airport, so it can be hard to keep it clean. + +Lily decided that she wanted to help. She picked up some trash and put it in the bin. Her mom was proud of her and said, "Lily, you performed a kind act by keeping the airport tidy. We should always try to help make things better, even if it's just a little bit." And that's exactly what Lily did - she helped make the airport a little bit tidier. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the mailbox and received a letter. She was very happy because she had never received a letter before. + +Lily ran inside to show her mom the letter. Her mom was in the bathroom using the toilet. Lily waited outside and asked, "Mommy, can I come in?" Her mom said yes and Lily showed her the letter. + +Her mom was so excited for her and said, "Wow, you're going to be famous one day!" Lily didn't know what famous meant, so her mom explained that it meant a lot of people would know her name. + +Lily was very happy and couldn't wait to tell her friends about the letter. From that day on, she always checked the mailbox hoping to receive more letters. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a small onion in her garden. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. "Look at this onion!" she said. + +Her friend, Timmy, said, "What can we do with it?" + +Lily replied, "I don't know. Maybe we can cook it and eat it." + +Timmy said, "But it's so small. It won't be enough for all of us." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I know! We can plant it and it will become a big onion. Then we can all share it!" + +Her friends thought it was a great idea and they all helped her plant the onion. They watered it every day and watched it grow taller and taller. Eventually, it became a high onion and they were all able to share it and make a delicious meal together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his favorite toy was a big red truck. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, we need to clean your room. Let's do it on Wednesday." + +Timmy was excited to clean his room because he wanted to find his missing toy car. But on Wednesday, it started to rain and Timmy's mom said, "We have to delay cleaning your room until tomorrow." + +Timmy was sad because he really wanted to find his toy car. But then he heard a voice coming from under his bed. It was his toy car! "I was hiding under here the whole time," said the toy car. Timmy was so happy to find his toy and he hugged it tight. + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure to clean his room so he wouldn't lose any of his toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to imagine she was a princess in a colorful castle. One day, Lily's mom gave her a postcard with a picture of a beautiful beach. Lily was so happy and imagined she was playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. + +But one day, Lily accidentally dropped the postcard and it flew out the window. She was so sad because she lost her special postcard. She searched everywhere, but she couldn't find it. Lily felt like crying, but then she imagined she was at the beach again, playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. + +But then, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw that it was raining very hard. She felt sad again because she knew her postcard was getting wet and ruined. When the rain stopped, Lily went outside to find her postcard. But it was too late, the postcard was ruined and Lily couldn't see the beautiful beach anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and colorful shoes. One day, she found a band on the ground. It was a harmless band, just made of rubber. She put it on her wrist and it fit perfectly. + +Lily went to school with her new band on her wrist. Her friends noticed it and asked where she got it. Lily told them she found it on the ground. Her friends thought it was cool and wanted to wear one too. + +The next day, Lily brought some bands for her friends. They all wore them and felt happy. They knew the bands were harmless and wouldn't hurt them. From that day on, Lily and her friends wore their bands every day as a sign of their friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but sometimes he had nightmares. One night, Timmy woke up crying because he had a nightmare about a monster. His mom came to his room and asked him what was wrong. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, I had a bad dream. A monster came and tried to destroy all my toys." + +Mommy hugged Timmy and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You are safe now. The monster is not real, it was just a bad dream." + +Timmy felt better and went back to sleep. The next day, Timmy decided to be brave and face his nightmare. He took all his toys and put them in a safe place. Timmy knew that his toys were safe now and the monster could never destroy them. From that day on, Timmy never had a nightmare again. +Jen and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big part of the garden for their own plants. They planted seeds and watered them every day. They liked to see the plants grow and make flowers and fruits. + +One day, they saw a big red radish in their part of the garden. They were very happy and wanted to pick it and eat it. But they did not know how to pull it out. It was stuck in the ground. + +"Let me try," said Jen. She pulled hard on the radish, but it did not move. "It is too big for me," she said. + +"Let me try," said Ben. He pulled harder on the radish, but it did not move. "It is too big for me, too," he said. + +They looked at each other and had an idea. They held hands and pulled together on the radish. They pulled and pulled and pulled. The radish was very lively and did not want to come out. It shook and wiggled and made funny noises. + +But Jen and Ben did not give up. They pulled and pulled and pulled. And then, with a loud pop, the radish came out of the ground. It was so big that it made them fall on their backs. + +They laughed and hugged the radish. They were very proud of their work. They ran to show their mom and dad their big red radish. They said they wanted to share it with them for dinner. Mom and dad smiled and said they were very good gardeners. They all went inside to wash the radish and cut it into pieces. They ate it with butter and salt and it was very yummy. Jen and Ben said it was the best radish they ever had. +Lily liked to play with her trumpet. She liked to make loud noises and pretend she was in a band. She had a red trumpet and a blue trumpet. She always shared her trumpets with her friends. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw Ben. Ben was her best friend. He liked to play with cars and balls. He saw Lily's trumpets and wanted to try them. + +"Hi, Lily! Can I play with your trumpet?" he asked. + +"Sure, Ben! You can have the blue one. I have the red one," Lily said. + +They both took a trumpet and started to blow. They made funny sounds and laughed. They had fun. + +But then, a big boy came. He was older and taller than Lily and Ben. He had a mean face and a rude voice. He saw Lily's and Ben's trumpets and wanted them. + +"Hey, you! Give me those trumpets! They are mine!" he shouted. + +He grabbed the blue trumpet from Ben's hand and tried to pull the red one from Lily's hand. Ben and Lily were scared and sad. They did not want to lose their trumpets. + +"Stop! These are our trumpets! You can't have them!" Lily said. + +"Too bad! I want them! They are better than yours!" the big boy said. + +He pulled harder and harder. Lily held on tighter and tighter. She did not want to let go of her trumpet. She loved her trumpet. + +"Mom! Help!" Lily cried. + +Lily's mom heard her cry and came running. She saw the big boy pulling Lily's trumpet and Ben's sad face. She was angry and worried. + +"Hey, you! Let go of that trumpet! That's not yours! That's Lily's!" she said. + +She took the big boy's hand and made him let go of the trumpet. She gave it back to Lily and hugged her. She also gave Ben his trumpet and hugged him. + +"Are you okay, Lily? Are you okay, Ben?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom. Thank you, mom," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily's mom," Ben said. + +They both smiled and hugged their trumpets. They were happy again. + +The big boy was not happy. He was ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong and rude. He did not have a trumpet of his own. He wished he had one. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean and selfish. Can I play with you?" he asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They were kind and forgiving. They decided to give the big boy a chance. + +"Okay, you can play with us. But you have to be nice and share. We have two trumpets. You can have one if it's available," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Ben. I will be nice and share. I promise," the big boy said. + +They all took a trumpet and started to blow. They made loud noises and pretended they were in a band. They had fun. They became friends. +Tom was a fisherman who liked to catch fish in the lake. He had a boat and a net and a rod. He sold the fish to the people in the town and got money. He was happy with his job. + +One day, he saw a big fish in the water. It was shiny and fat and had a long tail. Tom wanted to catch it and sell it for a lot of money. He threw his net over the fish and pulled it into his boat. He was very proud of his catch. + +But then he heard a voice from the water. It was the fish. It said, "Please let me go, fisherman. I am not a normal fish. I am a magic fish. I can grant you three wishes if you set me free." + +Tom was surprised and scared. He did not believe the fish. He thought it was a trick. He said, "No, fish. You are lying. You are just a fish. I will not let you go. I will take you to the town and get money for you." + +The fish was sad and angry. It said, "You are making a big mistake, fisherman. You are being greedy and cruel. You will pay for this. You will have bad luck for the rest of your life." + +Tom did not listen to the fish. He put it in a basket and rowed to the shore. He took the fish to the market and showed it to the people. They were amazed and curious. They offered him a lot of money for the fish. + +But as soon as Tom took the money, he felt a sharp pain in his chest. He fell to the ground and could not breathe. He looked at the fish and saw it smile. He realized that the fish was telling the truth. He felt guilty and sorry. He wanted to say sorry to the fish and let it go. But it was too late. He died on the spot. The people were shocked and scared. They threw the fish back into the lake and ran away. + +The fish swam away and said, "That was the first wish I granted, fisherman. To make you pay for your greed. The other two wishes are for me. I wish to be free and happy. And I wish that no one ever tries to catch me again." And the fish lived happily ever after. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for their mom. They found a big bowl, some eggs, some flour, some sugar, and some butter. They also saw a mixer on the counter. + +"Can we use the mixer?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "It looks attractive, but it might be dangerous." + +They decided to ask their dad, who was in the living room. They ran to him and showed him the mixer. + +"Dad, can we use the mixer to make a cake?" Lily asked. + +Dad looked at the mixer and smiled. He said, "Sure, you can use the mixer, but only if I help you. The mixer is a tool, not a toy. It can spin very fast and make a lot of noise. It can also hurt you if you touch the blades." + +"Okay, dad, we will be careful," Ben said. + +Dad took the mixer and followed Lily and Ben to the kitchen. He helped them crack the eggs, measure the flour, sugar, and butter, and put them in the bowl. Then he plugged in the mixer and turned it on. + +The mixer whirred and whipped the ingredients into a smooth batter. Lily and Ben watched in awe. They liked the sound and the sight of the mixer. + +"Wow, the mixer is amazing!" Lily said. + +"It makes the cake better!" Ben said. + +Dad nodded and said, "Yes, the mixer is a useful and attractive tool. But remember, you always have to ask and answer before you use it." +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She was an obedient girl who did what her mom said. One day, her mom asked her to set the table for the meal. Lily was happy to do it. She took the plates, the forks, the spoons, and the cups from the cupboard and put them on the table. She also took the napkins and the salt and pepper. + +She was very careful not to drop anything or make a mess. She wanted to make her mom proud. She finished setting the table and went to tell her mom. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "You are such a good helper, Lily. Thank you for setting the table. The meal is almost ready. Why don't you go and wash your hands and then call your dad and your brother?" + +Lily nodded and ran to the bathroom. She washed her hands with soap and water and dried them with a towel. Then she went to the living room and shouted, "Dad, Ben, the meal is ready! Come to the table!" She heard her dad and her brother say, "Okay, we're coming!" She ran back to the kitchen and sat on her chair. She was hungry and excited for the meal. + +Her mom brought a big pot of soup to the table. She said, "This is your favorite soup, Lily. It has carrots, potatoes, and chicken. I hope you like it." Lily said, "I love it, mom. It smells yummy." Her mom ladled some soup into Lily's bowl and then into the others. She said, "Let's say grace and then enjoy our meal." + +They all bowed their heads and said, "Thank you, God, for this food and this family. Amen." Then they picked up their spoons and started to eat. Lily tasted the soup and smiled. It was warm and delicious. She ate her carrots, her potatoes, and her chicken. She said, "This is the best soup ever, mom. You are the best cook ever." Her mom said, "Thank you, Lily. You are the best daughter ever." + +They all ate their soup and talked about their day. Lily told them about her drawing, her puzzle, and her book. Her dad and her brother told her about their work and their school. Her mom told her about her shopping and her baking. They all laughed and had fun. They finished their soup and their mom brought a cake for dessert. It had chocolate and cream and sprinkles. Lily said, "Wow, mom, you made a cake! It looks amazing." Her mom said, "It's a special cake for a special girl. It's your half-birthday today, Lily. You are three and a half years old." Lily said, "Really? I didn't know that. Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever." + +They all sang happy half-birthday to Lily and then cut the cake. They each had a slice and it was sweet and moist. Lily said, "This is the best cake ever, mom. You are the best baker ever." Her mom said, "Thank you, Lily. You are the best eater ever." They all laughed and ate their cake. They ended their meal with a hug and a kiss. Lily said, "This is the best meal ever, mom. You are the best mom ever." Her mom said, "Thank you, Lily. You are the best helper ever." They all smiled and said, "We love you, mom." They all said, "We love you, Lily." They all said, "We love each other." They were a happy family. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many figures of animals, cars, and people. They made up stories with them and had fun. + +One day, they found a new toy in their room. It was a big red button. They did not know what it did, but they wanted to try it. + +"Let's push it and see what happens!" Ben said. + +"OK, but be careful. Maybe it makes a loud noise or a bright light," Lily said. + +They pushed the button together. Nothing happened. They pushed it again. Still nothing. + +"Maybe it's broken," Ben said. + +"Or maybe it does something else. Let's look around," Lily said. + +They looked around their room. They saw their figures on the floor, but they looked different. They were very small, like ants. + +"Look! The button made our figures shrink!" Ben said. + +"What? That's crazy! How did it do that?" Lily said. + +They ran to their figures and picked them up. They were so tiny, they could barely hold them. + +"Maybe we can make them big again. Let's push the button again," Ben said. + +"OK, but hurry. I don't want our figures to stay like this," Lily said. + +They ran back to the button and pushed it. Nothing happened. They pushed it again and again. Still nothing. + +"Oh no! The button is not working! Our figures are stuck like this!" Ben said. + +They started to cry. They loved their figures and did not want them to be so small. + +They heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. + +"Hey, kids, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" she asked. + +They showed her their figures and told her what happened. + +She looked at them and smiled. + +"Don't worry, sweeties. It's just a prank. The button is a toy that makes your figures shrink with a special light. They are not really small. They just look like it. Watch this," she said. + +She took the button and turned it over. She flipped a switch and pushed the button again. The figures grew back to their normal size. + +"See? They are fine. It was just a joke. I'm sorry if I scared you. I thought you would find it funny," she said. + +Ben and Lily stopped crying. They looked at their figures and hugged them. + +They were happy to have them back. + +They looked at their mom and said, "That was a crazy joke, mom. But we still love you." +Sara and Ben like to pretend. They pretend to be pirates, or doctors, or animals. They have a lot of fun with their toys and their costumes. + +One day, they see a big rainbow in the sky. It has many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Sara and Ben are very happy. They run outside and point at the rainbow. + +"Look, Ben, a rainbow!" Sara says. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Ben says. + +They decide to pretend that the rainbow is a bridge. They imagine that they can cross the rainbow and go to a magic land. They hold hands and jump and skip on the grass. + +"Let's go to the rainbow bridge, Sara!" Ben says. + +"OK, Ben, let's go!" Sara says. + +They pretend that they see fairies, and unicorns, and dragons in the magic land. They play with them and have a lot of fun. + +But soon, their mom calls them. It is time to go inside and have lunch. Sara and Ben say goodbye to their new friends and run back to the house. + +"Did you have fun, Sara and Ben?" their mom asks. + +"Yes, mom, we did!" they say. + +They tell their mom about their pretend adventure on the rainbow bridge. Their mom smiles and hugs them. + +"That sounds wonderful, Sara and Ben. I'm glad you have such a big imagination. But now, you need to eat and then tidy up your toys, OK?" their mom says. + +"OK, mom, we will," they say. + +They eat their lunch and then go to their room. They tidy up their toys and their costumes. They put them in their boxes and shelves. They are good children. + +They look out the window and see that the rainbow is still there. They smile and wave at it. + +"Thank you, rainbow, for the fun!" they say. + +The end. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play outside. She liked to run, jump, and pick flowers. But one day, she felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to rub it, but it did not go away. She felt a big sneeze coming. + +She opened her mouth and said, "Achoo!" The sneeze was so loud that it scared a bird in a tree. The bird flew away, making a noise. Lily looked up and saw the bird. She thought it was pretty, but she was also frightened. She did not like loud noises. + +She ran back to her house, where her mom was waiting. She hugged her mom and said, "Mom, I sneezed and scared a bird!" Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. Sometimes we sneeze when we have dust or pollen in our nose. It's not your fault. The bird is not angry with you. It just flew away to find another place to stay." + +Lily felt better. She said, "Can I go outside and play again?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, let me give you a tissue and some water. And remember to cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze, okay?" Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you." She took the tissue and the water and went outside again. She hoped to see the bird again and say sorry. She also hoped to not sneeze again. +Lily was a little girl who liked to question everything. She always asked her mom and dad why the sky was blue, why the grass was green, why the dog had a tail. She wanted to know more and more. + +One day, she saw a big cat in the park. It had a long, fluffy tail that moved up and down. Lily was curious. She ran after the cat and tried to touch its tail. She thought it would be soft and nice. + +But the cat did not like Lily. It did not want her to touch its tail. It was angry and scared. It turned around and hissed at Lily. It showed its sharp teeth and claws. It scratched Lily's face and made her cry. + +Lily's mom and dad heard her cry and ran to help her. They saw the cat run away and Lily's face bleeding. They were sad and worried. They took Lily to the doctor and gave her a hug. + +Lily learned a hard lesson. She learned that some things are not safe to question. She learned that some animals do not like to be bothered. She wished she had listened to her mom and dad. She was not glad. She was sorry. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. She was about to slide down when she heard a loud boom. + +"Mom, what was that?" she asked. + +"That was thunder, Mia. It means there is a storm coming. We should go home soon," her mom said. + +Mia looked at the sky and saw dark clouds and flashes of lightning. She felt scared and wanted to go home. But she also wanted to slide down the slide. She decided to be brave and use the slide. + +She slid down fast and felt the wind in her hair. She was happy and proud of herself. She ran to her mom and hugged her. + +"Did you see me, mom? I used the slide!" she said. + +"Yes, I saw you, Mia. You were very brave and fast. I'm proud of you," her mom said. + +They heard another boom and saw more lightning. They decided to go home quickly. They walked to their car and got inside. Mia felt safe and warm in her mom's arms. + +"Mom, why does lightning happen?" she asked. + +"Lightning is a kind of electricity, Mia. It happens when the clouds rub together and make sparks. Sometimes it can be dangerous, so we have to be careful," her mom said. + +"Does lightning hurt people?" Mia asked. + +"Sometimes it can, Mia. But we can help people who are hurt by lightning. We can be compassionate and kind to them. Compassionate means you care about someone and want to help them," her mom said. + +"I want to be compassionate, mom. Like you," Mia said. + +"You are compassionate, Mia. You are a good girl. I love you," her mom said. + +They drove home and saw a rainbow in the sky. Mia smiled and felt happy. She learned something new and had fun. She was brave and compassionate. She loved her mom and her mom loved her. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Max. But they do not like to bathe. They think it is boring and cold. + +One day, Mom said, "Lily and Tom, it is time to bathe. You are very dirty and smelly. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." + +Lily and Tom said, "No, Mom, we do not want to bathe. We want to play more. Please, Mom, let us play." + +Mom said, "No, you have to bathe. It is good for you. And I have some news for you. If you bathe, you will get a surprise." + +Lily and Tom said, "What is the surprise, Mom? Is it a new toy? Is it a cake? Is it a story?" + +Mom said, "You will see. But you have to bathe first. Come on, it will be fun. I will help you." + +Lily and Tom said, "Okay, Mom, we will bathe. But it better be a good surprise." + +Mom smiled and took them to the bathroom. She filled the tub with warm water and bubbles. She gave them some rubber ducks and a sponge. She washed their hair and their bodies. She sang a song and made them laugh. + +Lily and Tom said, "This is not so bad, Mom. We like the bubbles and the ducks. And you are funny, Mom. We love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily and Tom. You are very good and brave. Now, let's dry you and put on your pajamas. Then I will tell you the news." + +Lily and Tom said, "Yes, Mom, we are ready. What is the news, Mom? Tell us, tell us." + +Mom said, "The news is that Dad is coming home tonight. He was away for a long time, working in another place. But he finished his work and he is on his way. He will be here soon. He missed you a lot and he has a gift for you." + +Lily and Tom said, "Wow, Mom, that is the best news ever. We missed Dad too. We are so happy. Thank you, Mom, for the surprise. We are sorry we did not want to bathe. We will bathe every day from now on." + +Mom said, "You are welcome, Lily and Tom. And you do not have to be sorry. I know you like to play. But you also have to take care of yourselves. Now, let's go to the living room and wait for Dad. He will be here any minute. And then we will have a big hug and a big kiss." + +Lily and Tom said, "Yes, Mom, let's go. We can't wait to see Dad. We love you, Mom. And we love Dad. And we love Max. We are a happy family." + +Mom said, "Yes, we are, Lily and Tom. We are a very happy family." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big puzzle with many pieces. They want to make the picture of a farm. + +"Can I have the cow piece?" Tom asks Lily. + +"OK, here you go. You are polite," Lily says and gives him the piece. + +"Thank you. Can you help me find the barn piece?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, let me see. Is this it?" Lily says and shows him a piece. + +"No, that is the tractor piece. The barn piece is red and has a roof," Tom says. + +"Oh, I see. Maybe it is here," Lily says and looks for the piece. + +They work together and find all the pieces. They make the picture of the farm. They are happy and proud. + +"Wow, we did it! We are smart!" Tom says. + +"Yes, we are! We used our brains!" Lily says. + +They realize that they are good at puzzles. They hug and smile. They are good friends. +Jill and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box of crayons. They are very happy. + +"Look, Jill, we can mark with these!" Ben says. He picks a red crayon and marks on the grass. + +"Yes, Ben, let's mark!" Jill says. She picks a blue crayon and marks on a rock. + +They mark and mark. They make flowers, stars, and faces. They have fun. + +Then, they see a man with a basket. He has celery in his basket. He is going to the market. + +"Hello, children, do you like celery?" the man asks. + +Jill and Ben nod. They like celery. It is green and crunchy. + +"Here, you can have some celery. It is lovely and fresh." the man says. He gives them two sticks of celery. + +"Thank you, sir!" Jill and Ben say. They take the celery and bite it. + +They like the celery. It is lovely and fresh. They smile. + +They mark some more. They make a thank you card for the man. They use all the colors. + +They give the card to the man. He is very happy. + +He says, "You are very kind, children. You made my day. Have a lovely day!" + +Jill and Ben say, "You too, sir!" + +They wave goodbye. They go home. They are happy. They had a lovely day. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and things. She gave her dolls names and stories. She was happy. + +One day, she found a new doll in a box. It was unknown to her. She did not know where it came from or who gave it to her. She was curious. She took the doll out of the box and looked at it. It was pretty, but different from her other dolls. It had long black hair and a red dress. It had a smile on its face. + +Sara decided to make friends with the new doll. She brought it to her dollhouse and introduced it to her other dolls. She gave it a name: Lily. She said, "Hello, Lily. I am Sara. These are my dolls. They are nice. Do you want to play with us?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Hello, Sara. I am Lily. I am happy to meet you and your dolls. Thank you for finding me. I was lonely in the box. Yes, I want to play with you." + +Sara smiled. She said, "You are welcome, Lily. I am glad you are here. Come, let's have some tea. I have a tea set and some cookies. We can pretend we are having a tea party." + +Lily agreed. She said, "That sounds fun. I like tea and cookies. Let's go." + +Sara and Lily went to the kitchen of the dollhouse. They set up the tea set and the cookies on a small table. They invited the other dolls to join them. They poured tea and ate cookies. They talked and laughed. They had a good time. + +Sara and Lily became good friends. They played together every day. They shared stories and secrets. They had more tea parties and other games. They were happy. Sara was happy. She liked her new doll. She was not unknown to her anymore. She was her friend. She knew her. +Tom and Anna were excited to go to the zoo with their mom. They wanted to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. Mom said they had to be careful and not touch the animals. + +When they got to the zoo, they saw a big sign that said "Do not feed the animals". Tom asked mom what that meant. Mom explained that the animals had their own food and that people's food could make them sick. Tom nodded and said he understood. + +They walked around the zoo and saw many animals. They saw the lions roar, the monkeys swing, and the elephants spray water. They also saw a camel with a long neck and a hump. Anna liked the camel and wanted to pet it. She saw a man with a bucket of carrots near the camel's fence. She thought the man was feeding the camel. + +Anna ran to the man and asked him if she could give a carrot to the camel. The man smiled and said yes. He gave her a carrot and told her to hold it in her hand. Anna was happy and walked to the fence. She reached out her hand to the camel. + +The camel saw the carrot and opened its mouth. It bit Anna's hand and took the carrot. Anna screamed and dropped the carrot. The camel chewed the carrot and spat it out. Anna felt a lot of pain in her hand. She saw blood and tears. She cried and ran to mom. + +Mom saw Anna's hand and was very angry. She asked her what happened. Anna told her that the camel bit her. Mom asked her why she gave the camel a carrot. Anna said that the man told her to. Mom looked for the man but he was gone. She realized that the man was a bad man who tricked Anna. + +Mom took Anna to the zoo doctor. The doctor cleaned Anna's hand and put a bandage on it. He said that Anna had to take some medicine and that she might have a scar. He also said that the camel had to be checked for diseases. He said that Anna was lucky that the camel did not hurt her more. + +Mom hugged Anna and said she was sorry. She said that Anna should never touch the animals or listen to strangers. She said that they had to go home and that they could not see the other animals. Tom was sad and disappointed. He wanted to see the other animals. He wished that Anna had not given the camel a carrot. He wished that the man had not been a bad man. He wished that they had a good day at the zoo. +Lila and Ben are playing hide and seek in the park. Lila is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Lila counts to ten and then opens her eyes. She looks around and tries to find Ben. She sees a big tree, a slide, a swing, and a bench. But she does not see Ben. + +She walks to the tree and looks behind it. No Ben. She walks to the slide and looks under it. No Ben. She walks to the swing and looks on it. No Ben. She walks to the bench and looks over it. No Ben. She is sad. She cannot find Ben. + +She hears a giggle. She turns around and sees a bush. The bush is moving. She walks to the bush and sees a pair of eyes. The eyes blink. It is Ben! He is hiding in the bush. He has an unusual hat on his head. It is made of leaves and flowers. + +"Ben, I found you!" Lila says. "You are very good at hiding. But your hat is funny. Why do you have a hat like that?" + +Ben smiles. "I made it from the bush. I wanted to look like the bush. Do you like it?" + +Lila laughs. "I like it. It is a nice hat. But it is not a good hiding hat. I saw your eyes blink. That is how I found you." + +Ben and Lila hug. They are happy. They like to play hide and seek. They like to make unusual hats. They are good friends. +Lily liked math very much. She liked to count and add and take away. She liked to draw shapes and patterns. She liked to learn new things every day. + +But Tom did not like math at all. He thought math was hard and boring. He did not want to listen or practice. He wanted to play and have fun. He thought math was for foolish kids who did not know how to enjoy life. + +One day, Lily and Tom had a math test. Lily studied hard and did her best. She knew how to stretch her mind and solve the problems. She felt happy and proud. + +But Tom did not study at all. He played games and watched TV. He did not care about the test. He thought he could guess and cheat. He felt lazy and smart. + +But when the test came, Tom was in trouble. He did not know any of the answers. He tried to copy from Lily, but the teacher saw him. He felt scared and ashamed. + +Lily got a good grade and a gold star. She smiled and thanked the teacher. She felt happy and proud. + +Tom got a bad grade and a red cross. He cried and said sorry to the teacher. He felt sad and sorry. + +He learned a lesson that day. He learned that math was not foolish, but fun and useful. He learned that studying was not hard, but easy and rewarding. He learned that playing was not smart, but silly and wasteful. + +He decided to change his ways. He decided to like math and learn more. He decided to stretch his mind and do his best. He decided to be happy and proud. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play dress-up with their mom's clothes. One day, they find a big box in the closet. It has many unknown things inside. They are curious and excited. + +"Look, Max, a hat!" Lily says. She puts a red hat on her head. It is too big for her and covers her eyes. + +"Look, Lily, a coat!" Max says. He wears a blue coat over his shirt. It is too long for him and drags on the floor. + +They laugh and try on more things. They find a scarf, a belt, a skirt, a tie, and a necklace. They look funny and silly. + +But then, they hear a noise. It is their mom. She is coming home from work. They worry. They know they are not supposed to touch her clothes. They hurry to put everything back in the box. But they are too slow. Their mom opens the door and sees them. + +"Lily! Max! What are you doing?" she asks. She is not happy. She is angry. + +They are scared. They do not know what to say. They are sorry. They did not mean to make a mess. + +They look at each other. They say together, "We were playing dress-up. We like your clothes. They are pretty." + +Their mom sighs. She is not angry anymore. She is tired. She loves her twins. She knows they are just kids. + +She says, "I know you like my clothes. But they are not for playing. They are for working. They are expensive and delicate. You could break them or stain them. You have to ask me before you touch them. Do you understand?" + +They nod. They understand. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We will not do it again. We will ask you next time." + +She smiles. She says, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to help me clean up. And then you have to wear your own clothes. They are more suitable for playing. They are comfortable and colorful. You have many nice clothes. Do you like them?" + +They nod. They like their own clothes. They say, "We like our clothes, mom. They are cozy and cute. We have many nice clothes." + +She hugs them. She says, "That's good. I'm glad you like your clothes. Now, let's tidy up. And then we can have a snack. How does that sound?" + +They nod. They like that idea. They say, "That sounds good, mom. We love you." + +She says, "I love you too, Lily and Max. You are my sweet twins." +Lily was an intelligent girl who liked to learn new things. She had a big bag full of books, toys and puzzles that she took with her everywhere. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big duck pond. She wanted to feed the ducks, so she took out some bread from her bag and threw it into the water. + +"Quack, quack, quack!" The ducks came closer and ate the bread. Lily smiled and clapped her hands. She liked the ducks. They had soft feathers, long necks and orange beaks. She noticed that they blinked their eyes a lot. She wondered why. + +"Mom, why do ducks blink so much?" She asked her mom. + +"Ducks blink to keep their eyes wet and clean," Her mom explained. "They also have a special eyelid that helps them see underwater. It's like a pair of goggles." + +"Wow, that's cool!" Lily said. She wanted to see the special eyelid. She leaned over the edge of the pond and looked at the ducks. She saw one of them dive into the water and come back up. She saw a thin film over its eye. She blinked her own eyes and tried to imagine what it was like to see underwater. + +"Be careful, Lily. Don't fall into the pond," Her mom warned. + +"I won't, mom. I'm just looking at the ducks. They are so smart and interesting," Lily said. She decided that ducks were her new favorite animals. She wanted to learn more about them. She looked in her bag and found a book about ducks. She opened it and started to read. She was happy and curious. She loved the park and the pond and the ducks. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in a tree. The bird has red and yellow feathers and a long beak. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Lily says. "It is so pretty!" + +Ben nods. He wants to see the bird better. He is nosy. He walks closer to the tree. He looks up at the bird. + +"Hello, bird!" Ben says. "What is your name?" + +The bird does not say anything. It looks at Ben with one eye. Then it looks at Lily with the other eye. It makes a loud noise. + +"CAW! CAW! CAW!" the bird says. + +Ben and Lily are scared. They run away from the tree. They hold hands. + +"That bird is mean!" Ben says. "It does not like us!" + +Lily agrees. She does not like the bird either. She likes Ben. She gives him a hug. + +"It is okay, Ben," Lily says. "We are still friends. Let us play something else." + +Ben smiles. He hugs Lily back. He is happy. He likes Lily. They go to the slide. They forget about the bird. They have fun. +Lily loves to ride her bike. She has a pink bike with a basket and a bell. She likes to go fast and ring her bell. Sometimes she rides with her friends, and sometimes she rides with her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily sees a big dog on the street. The dog has black fur and a loud bark. Lily feels anxious. She does not like big dogs. She thinks they are scary and mean. She stops her bike and holds on to her mom's hand. + +The dog runs to Lily and her mom. Lily screams and hides behind her mom. She thinks the dog will bite her. But the dog does not bite. The dog licks Lily's face and wags his tail. He is a friendly dog. He just wants to play. + +Lily's mom says, "Don't be afraid, Lily. This is Max. He is our neighbor's dog. He is very nice and gentle. He likes to ride in the car with his owner. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily looks at Max. He looks happy and cute. He has soft fur and warm eyes. Lily feels less anxious. She reaches out her hand and touches Max's fur. He licks her hand and makes a funny noise. Lily laughs and smiles. She likes Max. She says, "Hi, Max. You are a good dog. Do you want to ride with me?" + +Max barks and jumps. He wants to ride with Lily. Lily's mom helps Lily put Max in her basket. Lily rings her bell and pedals away. Max sticks his head out and enjoys the wind. Lily and Max have fun. They are new friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a pink laser that made funny noises and lights. Ben had a blue laser that did the same. They liked to pretend they were space heroes fighting scary monsters. + +"Zap, zap, zap!" Lily said, pointing her laser at the sofa. "I got you, big green monster!" + +"Pow, pow, pow!" Ben said, aiming his laser at the lamp. "I got you, giant purple alien!" + +They had fun making up stories and sounds with their lasers. But then, Lily saw Ben's laser and wanted to try it. + +"Ben, can I play with your laser?" Lily asked. "It looks cool." + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "You have your own laser. Go away!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to share, but Ben did not. She thought Ben was being mean and selfish. She decided to take his laser by force. + +She ran towards Ben and grabbed his laser. Ben did not like that. He pulled back and tried to keep his laser. They both tugged and shouted. + +"Give it back!" Ben yelled. + +"No, you give it to me!" Lily screamed. + +They were so busy fighting that they did not see their mom coming. She heard the noise and saw them pulling and pushing. She was not happy. + +"Stop it, both of you!" she said. "What are you doing?" + +They stopped and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed and scared. They knew they were in trouble. + +"We were playing with our lasers, but he/she did not want to share!" they both said. + +Mom shook her head. She took both lasers and put them on the table. + +"That's not how you play with your toys," she said. "You have to share and be nice to each other. Lasers are fun, but they are not worth fighting over. Fighting is bad and hurts your feelings. Do you understand?" + +They nodded. They knew mom was right. They felt sorry for what they did. + +"Sorry, mom," they said. + +"Sorry, Lily/Ben," they said to each other. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and gave them a kiss. + +"That's better," she said. "Now, why don't you play together and take turns with your lasers? I'm sure you can have more fun that way." + +They agreed. They thanked mom and took their lasers. They went back to the living room and played nicely. They shared and took turns. They made up new stories and sounds. They had more fun than before. + +They learned that sharing is good and fighting is bad. They learned that lasers are not as important as friends. They learned to be kind and happy. +Sara likes to make things with her mom. They have a box of cloth, thread, and needles. Sara can sew little dolls and animals with them. She is careful not to poke herself with the needle. + +One day, Sara makes a special doll for her grandma. She sews a dress, a hat, and a smile for the doll. She gives it brown hair like grandma's. She is very proud of her doll. + +Mom says they can mail the doll to grandma. They put the doll in a big envelope and write grandma's name and address on it. They go to the post office and give the envelope to the man. He puts a stamp on it and says it will go on a plane. + +Sara is happy. She hopes grandma will like the doll. She misses grandma a lot. She wants to hug her and tell her she loves her. + +A few days later, Sara gets a letter from grandma. Grandma says she loves the doll very much. She says it is the best gift she ever got. She says she is very grateful to Sara for making it. She says she can't wait to see Sara and mom again. + +Sara is happy. She hugs the letter and the doll. She says thank you to mom for helping her mail the doll. She says she loves grandma very much. She is very grateful too. +Lily and Ben were playing with their cars on the sidewalk. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Sometimes they bumped into each other and laughed. + +A big truck came down the street. It was loud and dirty. It made Lily and Ben scared. They wanted to move away, but their cars were still on the sidewalk. + +"Hey, kids, get your cars off the road!" a voice shouted. It was a cop. He was wearing a blue uniform and a hat. He had a badge and a whistle. He was trying to prevent the truck from hitting the cars. + +Lily and Ben ran to get their cars. They said sorry to the cop. They did not want to cause trouble. + +The cop smiled and said, "It's okay, kids. Just be careful next time. The road is not a safe place to play. You can play on the grass or the playground. That's more peaceful and fun." + +Lily and Ben nodded and thanked the cop. They took their cars to the grass and continued to play. They were happy and safe. The cop waved and drove away. He was happy and proud. He had done his job. +Lily and her mom went to the big building. They wanted to see Lily's grandma, who was sick. Lily was sad, because she loved her grandma very much. + +They got in the elevator, and pushed the button. The elevator went up, up, up, until it stopped at the right floor. Lily and her mom got out, and walked to the door with the number 12. + +They knocked, and Lily's grandma opened the door. She looked weak, and had a bandage on her arm. But she smiled when she saw Lily and her mom. She hugged them, and said, "I'm so happy to see you!" + +Lily and her mom went inside, and sat on the couch. Lily's grandma gave them cookies and juice. They talked, and laughed, and played. Lily felt happy, too. She smiled, and said, "I love you, grandma!" + +Lily's grandma smiled back, and said, "I love you, too, Lily! You make me feel better!" She kissed Lily on the cheek, and hugged her mom. They had a nice visit, until it was time to go. + +Lily and her mom said goodbye, and got in the elevator again. They pushed the button, and the elevator went down, down, down, until it stopped at the ground floor. They walked to the car, and drove home. + +Lily looked out the window, and thought of her grandma. She hoped she would get well soon. She smiled, and said, "Mom, can we visit grandma again?" + +Mom smiled, too, and said, "Of course, Lily. We can visit grandma anytime you want." She squeezed Lily's hand, and said, "You are a good girl, Lily. You make grandma and me very proud." +Anna loved to cook with her mom. She liked to stir the soup, crack the eggs, and sprinkle the cheese. Mom always said she was a good helper and a dependable girl. Anna wanted to cook something special for her dad, who was coming home from work soon. + +She saw a big cage in the corner of the kitchen. It had a bird inside. The bird was blue and yellow and sang pretty songs. Anna thought the bird looked hungry. She decided to cook something for the bird too. She took a piece of bread and broke it into small pieces. She put them in a bowl and added some water. She stirred the mixture with a spoon. She thought it looked like soup. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the cage. She opened the door and put the bowl inside. She said to the bird, "Here, birdie, I cooked something for you. You must be hungry. Try some soup." The bird looked at the bowl and tilted its head. It hopped closer and pecked at the bread. It made a funny noise. + +Anna smiled and said, "You like it, birdie? I'm glad. You are a good bird. I like you." She closed the door and got down from the chair. She went back to the stove and helped her mom finish the dinner. She was proud of herself for cooking for the bird. + +But she did not know that the bird was not a pet. It was a wild bird that mom had found injured in the garden. Mom had put it in the cage to help it heal and planned to set it free later. She did not know that the bread and water soup was not good for the bird. She did not know that the bird was sick and needed special food and medicine. She did not know that the bird would soon stop singing and die. She did not know that her dad would be very sad when he saw the dead bird in the cage. She did not know that her mom would be angry and scold her for being careless and foolish. She did not know that her good deed would turn into a bad mistake. She did not know that cooking for the bird was the worst thing she could do. +Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars, balls and blocks. One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide and ran to it. + +"Me first!" Ben said. He climbed up the ladder and slid down fast. He laughed and ran back to the ladder. + +"Me next!" Sam said. He waited for his turn, but Ben climbed up again. "No, me again!" Ben said. He slid down and ran back. + +Sam was sad. He wanted to slide too, but Ben did not let him. He looked at his mom. She smiled and said, "Be patient, Sam. Maybe Ben will share soon." + +But Ben did not share. He slid down many times and did not let Sam have a turn. Sam felt angry. He pushed Ben away from the ladder and climbed up. "Now me!" he said. He slid down and ran back. + +Ben was angry too. He pushed Sam back and climbed up. "No, me!" he said. He slid down and ran back. + +They pushed and shoved each other. They did not have fun. They did not act like friends. + +Their moms saw them and came over. They were not happy. They told Ben and Sam to stop fighting and to share the slide. They said, "You are both generous boys. You have many toys and clothes. You can share with others. Sharing is good. Sharing makes you happy and makes others happy too." + +Ben and Sam looked at each other. They felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, friend. We will share the slide. We will be generous." + +They hugged and smiled. They took turns sliding down. They had fun. They acted like friends. + +They saw a boy who had no toys and wore a torn vest. He looked cold and lonely. Ben and Sam felt sorry for him. They ran to him and said, "Hi, we are Ben and Sam. Do you want to play with us? Do you want to slide with us? Do you want this vest? It is warm and cozy." + +The boy smiled. He said, "Yes, thank you. You are very kind. You are very generous. I am Tom. I am happy to be your friend." + +Ben and Sam gave him the vest and played with him. They shared the slide and their toys. They laughed and had fun. They were happy. They were generous. They were friends. +Lila was a wealthy girl who lived in a big house with many toys. She liked to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, she found a new doll in her room. It was a soft and fluffy bunny with long ears and a pink nose. + +"Hello, bunny," Lila said. "What is your name?" + +The bunny did not answer. It was a silent toy that only made a squeak when you squeezed it. + +Lila squeezed the bunny and heard the squeak. She smiled and hugged it. "You are so cute and cuddly. Do you want to play with me?" + +The bunny still did not answer. It was a calm toy that only made a massage when you rubbed it. + +Lila rubbed the bunny and felt the massage. She sighed and relaxed. "You are so nice and gentle. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The bunny nodded. It was a friendly toy that only made a smile when you looked at it. + +Lila looked at the bunny and saw the smile. She laughed and kissed it. "You are so sweet and happy. I love you, bunny." + +The bunny loved Lila too. It was a loyal toy that only made a wish when you slept with it. + +Lila took the bunny to her bed and snuggled with it. She closed her eyes and dreamed of more adventures with her new friend. + +The bunny closed its eyes and dreamed of more love from its new owner. It wished that Lila would always be happy and healthy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to be spies. They have new hats and glasses. They look for clues and secrets. + +They find a note on the floor. It has some letters and numbers. They think it is a code. They try to read it. + +"What does it say?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a message from the bad guys," Ben says. + +"Or maybe it is a treasure map," Anna says. + +They look at the note again. They see a picture of a house. They see a big X. + +"Maybe the treasure is in the house," Ben says. + +"Let's go and find out," Anna says. + +They put the note in their pocket. They put on their hats and glasses. They sneak to the house. They knock on the door. A lady opens it. + +"Hello, children. What are you doing here?" she asks. + +"We are spies. We are looking for treasure," Anna says. + +The lady smiles. She sees the note in their pocket. She knows it is her shopping list. + +"Oh, I see. Well, you are very clever spies. But I'm afraid there is no treasure here. Just some milk and eggs and bread," she says. + +She gives them a cookie. They say thank you. They eat the cookie. They are happy. They like to play pretend. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to touch the flowers, the swings, and the sand. They were having fun, but they were also hungry. They wanted a snack. + +Lily saw a big tree with red fruits. She said, "Look, Ben, snacks!" She ran to the tree and picked a fruit. It was round and shiny and smelled good. She took a bite. + +Ben followed her and saw the fruit. He said, "Can I have one, too?" He reached for a fruit, but he stopped. He saw a sign on the tree. It said, "Do not touch. These are not snacks. These are apples. They are powerful. They can make you sick." + +Ben was scared. He said, "Lily, stop! Don't eat that! It's not a snack. It's a powerful apple. It can make you sick." He tried to take the fruit from her, but it was too late. She had eaten it all. + +Lily felt a pain in her tummy. She said, "Ow, ow, ow. Ben, help me. I don't feel good." She started to cry. + +Ben hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I should have read the sign first. Come on, let's go find Mom. She can make you better." He took her hand and ran to the bench where Mom was sitting. He hoped she had some real snacks for them. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, and slide. They have a lot of fun. They are playful. + +One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big ears. The dog is on a leash. A man is holding the leash. The man says, "Hello, kids. This is Rex. He is my dog. He likes to exercise. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily and Max nod. They like dogs. They walk to the dog. They say, "Hi, Rex. You are cute." They touch the dog's fur. The dog wags his tail. He licks their faces. He is friendly. + +But then, Rex sees a squirrel. The squirrel is small and gray. It has a bushy tail. It runs on a tree. Rex barks. He wants to chase the squirrel. He pulls the leash. The man tries to hold him. But Rex is strong. He breaks the leash. He runs to the tree. + +Lily and Max are scared. They think Rex will bite the squirrel. They shout, "No, Rex! Stop! Don't bite the squirrel!" They run after the dog. They want to catch him. + +But Rex is fast. He reaches the tree. He jumps on the squirrel. The squirrel is scared. It squeaks. It bites Rex's nose. Rex yelps. He lets go of the squirrel. The squirrel runs away. Rex rubs his nose. He is sorry. + +Lily and Max catch up with Rex. They hug him. They say, "It's okay, Rex. You are a good dog. But you should not bite squirrels. They are not toys. They are animals. They can bite back." + +Rex nods. He understands. He is sorry. He licks their faces. He is friendly. The man comes to them. He says, "Thank you, kids. You are brave. You helped Rex. I'm sorry he ran away. He is playful. But he needs to learn. He needs to be gentle. He needs to listen." + +Lily and Max smile. They say, "You're welcome. We like Rex. He is cute. But he needs to exercise. He needs to play. He needs to have fun. But he needs to be careful. He needs to be nice. He needs to be a good dog." + +The man nods. He says, "You are right. He does. He is a good dog. But he needs to practice. He needs to train. He needs to obey. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily and Max nod. They say, "Yes, we do. We want to help you. We want to help Rex. We want to be his friends. We want to play with him. But we want to play safe. We want to play smart. We want to play happy." + +The man smiles. He says, "That's great. Let's go. Let's play. Let's exercise. Let's have fun. But let's be careful. Let's be nice. Let's be happy." + +Lily and Max agree. They say, "Okay. Let's go. Let's play. Let's exercise. Let's have fun. But let's be careful. Let's be nice. Let's be happy." + +They take Rex's leash. They walk with the man. They play with the dog. They have a lot of fun. They are playful. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing on the swings and slide on the slides. They saw a big dog with a chain around its neck. The dog was barking and jumping. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tim. + +Tim shook his head. "No, we can't. The dog is not friendly. It might bite us." + +"But it looks so cute and fluffy!" Lily said. She wanted to touch the dog's fur. + +Tim grabbed Lily's hand. "Come on, let's go to the sandbox. The dog is ignorant. It doesn't know how to be nice." + +Lily nodded. She followed Tim to the sandbox. They made a big castle with their buckets and shovels. They forgot about the dog with the chain. They had fun in the park. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, they found a big box in the attic. It was full of old clothes and things. + +"Look, Tom, what is this?" Lily asked, holding a soft and shiny thing. + +"It is velvet," Tom said. "It is a kind of cloth. My grandma told me. She said it is very nice to touch." + +Lily wrapped the velvet around her neck. She felt warm and cozy. She smiled at Tom. + +"You look like a queen, Lily," Tom said. "Do you want a crown?" + +"Yes, please," Lily said. + +Tom looked around the box. He saw a shiny thing. It was a necklace with a big stone. The stone was blue and it glowed in the dark. + +"Wow, this is perfect," Tom said. He took the necklace and put it on Lily's head. The stone rested on her forehead. + +Lily looked at herself in a mirror. She saw the blue light on her face. She felt very special. + +"Thank you, Tom," Lily said. "You are a very dependable friend. You always make me happy." + +Tom hugged Lily. He felt happy too. + +"You are welcome, Lily," Tom said. "You are a very dependable friend too. You always share with me." + +They played with the velvet and the necklace for a long time. They pretended to be a queen and a king. They had a lot of fun. They did not want to leave the box. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, they go to the park with their mom. Mom buys them a sausage each from a cart. They are happy and hungry. + +They sit on a bench and unwrap their sausages. Lily takes a big bite of hers. It is hot and juicy. She says, "Mmm, this is yummy!" + +Ben looks at his sausage. It is smaller and drier than Lily's. He feels jealous. He says, "Hey, that's not fair! Why does she get a bigger sausage than me?" + +Mom hears him and says, "Ben, don't be jealous. You both got the same amount of money to pay for your sausages. Lily chose a bigger one, but you chose a different one. Maybe yours has more flavor or cheese inside. Why don't you try it and see?" + +Ben pouts and says, "No, I don't want to. I want hers. Give me hers!" + +Lily gets angry and says, "No, this is mine. I paid for it. You can't have it. Go away!" + +They start to fight over the sausage. They pull and tug and shout. The sausage breaks in half and falls to the ground. A dog runs by and snatches it. He runs away with it in his mouth. + +Lily and Ben stop fighting and look at the dog. They are sad and sorry. They say, "Oh no, our sausage!" + +Mom shakes her head and says, "See, this is what happens when you are jealous and greedy. You lose what you have and get nothing. Next time, be happy with what you have and share with each other. Now, let's go home and have some cookies instead." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They like to joke and laugh a lot. One day, they see a big pile of leaves on the grass. They run to the pile and jump in. The leaves are dry and crunchy. They make a lot of noise. + +"Look at me, I am a leaf monster!" Tom says. He puts leaves on his head and arms. He makes a scary face and roars. Lily giggles. She thinks Tom is funny. + +"I am a leaf fairy!" Lily says. She picks up some leaves and throws them in the air. They fall like rain. She twirls and dances. Tom claps. He thinks Lily is pretty. + +They have fun in the leaves for a long time. They do not feel cold. The season is mild. The air is warm and soft. The sky is blue and bright. They are happy. + +Then they hear a voice. It is Lily's mom. She calls them from the porch. "Lily, Tom, time to go inside. It is almost lunch time. Come on, hurry up." + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They have an idea. They pretend they do not hear. They hide under the leaves. They are very quiet. They want to joke with Lily's mom. + +"Lily, Tom, where are you?" Lily's mom says. She walks to the pile of leaves. She looks around. She does not see them. She is puzzled. + +Then, Lily and Tom jump out of the leaves. They shout, "Surprise!" They laugh. Lily's mom is surprised. She laughs too. She is not mad. She thinks they are silly. + +"Come on, you two. Let's go inside. You can have some soup and bread. They are warm and yummy. You can tell me your jokes later." Lily's mom says. She holds their hands. They walk to the house. + +Lily and Tom are hungry. They are glad to have lunch. They are also glad to have each other. They are good friends. They like to joke and play. They like the mild season. They are happy. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play on the farm. They liked to feed the chickens, pet the cows and ride the mule. The mule was brown and big and had long ears. His name was Max. + +One day, Lila and Tom wanted to ride Max to the pond. They put a saddle on him and climbed on his back. They said, "Giddy up, Max!" But Max did not move. He just stood there and made a funny noise. He did not want to go to the pond. + +Lila and Tom tried to make Max move. They pulled his reins, they kicked his sides, they sang to him. But Max did not move. He just stood there and made a funny noise. He did not want to go to the pond. + +Lila and Tom got angry. They started to yell at Max. They said, "Move, Max! Move! You are a bad mule! You are a lazy mule! You are a silly mule!" But Max did not move. He just stood there and made a funny noise. He did not want to go to the pond. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was Farmer Joe, who owned the farm. He said, "What are you doing, Lila and Tom? Why are you yelling at Max? He is a good mule. He is a hard-working mule. He is an important mule. He helps me plow the fields and carry the hay. He is tired and needs a rest. You should be nice to him and give him a carrot." + +Lila and Tom felt sorry. They did not know that Max was an important mule. They did not know that he was tired and needed a rest. They said, "We are sorry, Max. We are sorry, Farmer Joe. We did not mean to be mean. We just wanted to ride to the pond. Can we give Max a carrot and a hug?" + +Farmer Joe smiled. He said, "Of course you can. Max likes carrots and hugs. And maybe later, when he is rested, he will take you to the pond. But you have to ask him nicely and say please and thank you. He is a smart mule. He knows when you are polite and when you are rude." + +Lila and Tom nodded. They said, "Thank you, Farmer Joe. Thank you, Max. You are a good mule. You are a hard-working mule. You are an important mule. We love you, Max." They gave Max a carrot and a hug. And Max made a happy noise. He liked Lila and Tom. He liked carrots and hugs. And he liked to go to the pond. But only when he wanted to. +Tom and Lily want to make a cake. They have a book with a cake look. They need flour, sugar, eggs, butter and milk. They also need a big bowl, a spoon, a cup and a pan. + +Tom says, "I will measure the flour. You measure the sugar." He takes the cup and fills it with flour. He pours it in the bowl. He does it four times. Lily takes the cup and fills it with sugar. She pours it in the bowl. She does it two times. + +Lily says, "Now we need the eggs. How many eggs do we need?" Tom looks at the book. He says, "We need three eggs. I will get them." He goes to the fridge and takes three eggs. He brings them to the bowl. He cracks them and puts them in the bowl. + +Tom says, "Now we need the butter and the milk. You get the butter. I get the milk." Lily goes to the fridge and takes the butter. She brings it to the bowl. She cuts a piece and puts it in the bowl. Tom goes to the fridge and takes the milk. He brings it to the bowl. He pours some milk in the bowl. + +Lily says, "We have everything. Now we need to mix it." Tom says, "I will mix it. You hold the bowl." He takes the spoon and stirs the mixture. The bowl is heavy. Lily holds it with both hands. She says, "It smells good. I can't wait to eat it." + +Tom says, "We are not done yet. We need to bake it." He takes the pan and greases it with some butter. He pours the mixture in the pan. He says, "Now we need to put it in the oven. But we need to ask mom first. She knows how hot and how long." + +They go to the kitchen and find mom. They show her the pan and the book. They say, "Mom, we made a cake. Can you help us bake it?" Mom smiles and says, "Wow, you did a great job. Of course I can help you. Let's go to the oven." She takes the pan and puts it in the oven. She sets the timer and says, "Now we wait. The cake will be ready soon." Tom and Lily hug mom and say, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." Mom hugs them back and says, "You are welcome, my sweeties. I love you." +Sara and Lily are sisters. They like to play together in the park. Sara is older and can swing high and slide fast. Lily is younger and likes to pick flowers and watch birds. + +One day, they see a big orange ball in the sky. It is the sun. Sara says, "Let's go see the sun. It is so bright and pretty." Lily says, "But how can we go there? It is too far and hot." Sara says, "We can use the rocket. It is in the shed. Come on, I will show you." + +They run to the shed and find a big cardboard box. Sara says, "This is the rocket. It can fly to the sun. We just need to make a window and a door." She takes a scissors and cuts a hole in the box. She says, "Now we can get in and see outside. Do you want to go with me?" Lily says, "I don't know. It looks scary. What if we get lost or burned?" Sara says, "Don't be afraid. I will take care of you. You are my sister. You can trust me." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She loves Sara and wants to have fun with her. She says, "Okay, I will go with you. But we have to be back before dinner." Sara says, "Of course. It will be a quick trip. Come on, let's go." They get in the box and pretend to fly to the sun. They make noises and laugh and imagine what they see. + +They have a lot of fun until they hear their mom calling them. She says, "Sara, Lily, where are you? It is time for dinner." They get out of the box and run to their mom. She says, "What were you doing in the shed?" They say, "We were flying to the sun in our rocket." She says, "Really? That sounds exciting. Did you have a good time?" They say, "Yes, we did. We saw the sun and it was beautiful. But we came back because we love you and we are hungry." She says, "I love you too. And I am glad you came back. Now let's go eat. We have orange juice and carrots for dinner." They say, "Yay, we love orange things. They are our favorite." They hug their mom and go to the kitchen. They are happy and proud of their adventure. They are the best sisters in the world. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with paper and scissors. They cut paper into shapes and make pictures. Lily is playful. She likes to make funny faces and noises. Ben is quiet. He likes to cut paper very carefully. + +One day, Lily and Ben are playing with paper and scissors. Lily sees a big paper with many colors. She wants to cut it. She says to Ben, "Look, Ben, a rainbow paper! Let's cut it and make a rainbow picture!" Ben says, "No, Lily, that is not our paper. That is Mom's paper. She needs it for her work. We cannot cut it." + +But Lily does not listen. She is playful. She thinks it is fun to cut Mom's paper. She says, "Come on, Ben, it is just paper. Mom has more paper. She will not mind." She takes the scissors and tries to cut the paper. Ben says, "Stop, Lily, stop! You are making a mess. Mom will be angry. Give me the scissors." + +Lily and Ben start to fight. They pull the scissors and the paper. The paper rips. The scissors fall. Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the ripped paper and the scissors. She sees Lily and Ben. She is angry. She says, "Lily and Ben, what have you done? This was my important paper. I needed it for my work. You should not cut it. You should not fight. You should not play with scissors. They are dangerous. You could hurt yourself or each other. You are in trouble." + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not mean to cut your paper. We did not mean to fight. We were playing. We were playful. We wanted to make a rainbow picture." Mom says, "I understand, Lily and Ben. You were playing. You were playful. But you have to be careful. You have to listen. You have to respect other people's things. You have to say sorry when you make a mistake. You have to learn from your mistake. Do you understand?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, Mom, we understand. We will be careful. We will listen. We will respect. We will say sorry. We will learn." Mom says, "Good. I forgive you. But you have to clean up this mess. And you have to find another way to play with paper and scissors. A safe way. A nice way. A creative way. Can you do that?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, Mom, we can do that. We will try." Mom says, "Good. I love you, Lily and Ben. You are my playful children. But you are also my smart children. And my kind children. And my good children." Lily and Ben say, "We love you, Mom. You are our mom. And our friend. And our teacher." They hug Mom. They clean up the mess. They find another way to play with paper and scissors. A safe way. A nice way. A creative way. They make a new picture. A picture of Mom. A picture of love. +Tommy was very excite to go to the party. He liked parties because there were many games and toys and friends. He put on his best shirt and shoes and ran to the car with his mom. + +At the party, he saw a big cake and a microphone. He wanted to sing a song for everyone. He asked his mom if he could use the microphone. His mom said yes, but he had to wait for his turn and be polite. + +Tommy waited and waited, but he did not get his turn. He saw other kids singing and talking with the microphone. He felt angry and sad. He decided to take the microphone when no one was looking. He ran to the front of the room and shouted, "This is my microphone! I want to sing! I don't care about you!" + +Everyone was shocked and mad. They booed and yelled at Tommy. His mom came and took the microphone from him. She said, "Tommy, that was very rude and selfish. You did not share the microphone. You did not respect the other kids. You did not listen to me. You ruined the party. We are going home now. You are in big trouble." + +Tommy cried and cried. He wished he had been generous and patient. He wished he had not taken the microphone. He wished he had not ruined the party. He wished he had not made everyone hate him. He learned a hard lesson that day. +Lily and Max were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see new things and have fun. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +"Where are we going, mom?" Lily asked. + +"We are going to a hotel, sweetie. It is a big house where many people can sleep and eat. It is near the sea and the mountains. We will stay there for a few days," mom said. + +"What can we do at the hotel, dad?" Max asked. + +"We can do many things, buddy. We can swim in the pool, play in the park, read books, watch TV, and make new friends. We can also go to the beach and the forest and see the animals and the flowers. We will have a lot of fun," dad said. + +Lily and Max smiled and clapped their hands. They liked the sound of the hotel. They hoped it would be a nice and peaceful place, where they could relax and enjoy. + +They drove for a long time, and saw many different things on the way. They saw cars and trucks and buses and bikes. They saw houses and shops and schools and churches. They saw fields and hills and trees and cows. They saw bridges and tunnels and rivers and lakes. They saw clouds and sun and rain and rainbow. + +They talked and sang and played games in the car. They asked mom and dad many questions about the things they saw. They learned new words and facts. They also discussed what they wanted to do at the hotel. Lily wanted to swim and read. Max wanted to play and watch. They agreed to try everything and share their toys and books. + +Finally, they arrived at the hotel. It was a big and beautiful house, with many windows and doors and flowers. It had a sign that said "Welcome to the Peaceful Hotel". Mom and dad checked in and got the keys to their room. They took their bags and followed a nice lady who showed them the way. + +Lily and Max were amazed by the hotel. They saw a big lobby with a sofa and a fireplace and a piano. They saw a dining room with a table and chairs and a buffet. They saw a library with a bookshelf and a desk and a lamp. They saw a game room with a TV and a console and a toy box. They saw a pool with a slide and a fountain and a lifeguard. They saw a park with a swing and a slide and a sandbox. + +They wanted to explore everything and have fun. But they also felt tired and hungry from the long drive. Mom and dad said they would have dinner first and then go to their room and rest. They said they would have plenty of time to enjoy the hotel the next day. + +Lily and Max agreed and followed mom and dad to the dining room. They had a delicious meal and a yummy dessert. They thanked the nice lady who served them and gave her a hug. They said good night to the other people who were staying at the hotel. They went to their room and got ready for bed. + +They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They climbed into their cozy beds and snuggled with their teddy bears. Mom and dad tucked them in and kissed them good night. They turned off the light and left the door ajar. + +Lily and Max closed their eyes and smiled. They felt happy and safe and warm. They thought about the hotel and the things they would do tomorrow. They whispered to each other and said they loved each other. They fell asleep and had sweet dreams. They slept peacefully at the Peaceful Hotel. +Lily was a young girl who liked to draw. She had many crayons and papers in her bedroom. She drew flowers, animals, and stars. She was happy when she drew. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her bedroom. He was older and bigger than Lily. He saw her crayons and papers on the floor. He wanted to play with them. He did not ask Lily. He took some crayons and papers and ran away. + +Lily was angry. She ran after Tom. She shouted, "Give me back my crayons and papers! They are mine!" + +Tom laughed. He said, "No, they are mine now. You have too many. I want some too." + +Lily tried to grab them from Tom. They pulled and pushed. One crayon broke in half. It was sharp. It scratched Tom's hand. He cried out, "Ow! That hurts!" + +Lily saw the blood on Tom's hand. She felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to hurt you. Here, take this crayon. It is not sharp. It is blue. Your favorite color." + +Tom looked at Lily. He saw her sad face. He felt sorry too. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I shouldn't have taken your crayons and papers. You are good at drawing. Can I draw with you?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, you can. Come, let's go to my bedroom. We can share my crayons and papers. We can draw together." + +They went to Lily's bedroom. They drew flowers, animals, and stars. They were happy when they drew. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to draw. They had many colors to use, but Lily's favorite was red and Ben's favorite was blue. They wanted to make a big picture together, but they did not agree on what to draw. + +"I want to draw a fire truck, it is red and fast and loud," Lily said. + +"No, I want to draw a whale, it is blue and big and swims in the water," Ben said. + +They argued and pulled the paper, but they did not succeed. The paper tore and they both felt sad. + +Then they saw a rainbow in the sky. It had many colors, red and blue and yellow and green and orange and purple. It was beautiful and bright and made them smile. + +"Look, the rainbow has both red and blue, and many other colors too," Lily said. + +"Yes, and it is not one thing, but many things together, like a bridge or a smile," Ben said. + +They decided to draw a rainbow together, using all their colors. They shared and helped each other, and they succeeded. They made a big picture that looked like the rainbow, and they were happy and proud. + +They learned that sometimes it is good to try different things, and that colors can be friends, not enemies. They also learned that working together is more fun and easier than fighting. They felt safe and loved with their friend and their picture. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big red kite in the garage. They wanted to fly the kite in the park. They ran to the park with the kite and a long string. + +"Look, Tom, the kite is flying high in the sky!" Lily said. She held the string and smiled. + +"Let me try, Lily, let me try!" Tom said. He wanted to fly the kite too. He pulled the string from Lily's hand. + +"Hey, that's not nice, Tom! Give it back!" Lily said. She was angry and sad. She tried to get the string back from Tom. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran with the string and the kite. He did not see the big tree in front of him. He bumped into the tree and fell down. The kite got stuck in the branches. Tom cried and held his head. It hurt a lot. + +Lily ran to Tom and saw the blood on his head. She was scared and sorry. She hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" + +Tom shook his head. He said, "No, Lily, I'm not okay. It hurts a lot. I need help." + +Lily saw a lady walking by with a dog. She waved her hand and said, "Help, help, please help! My brother is hurt. He needs to go to the hospital." + +The lady heard Lily and came to them. She saw Tom's head and said, "Oh, dear, you poor boy. Don't worry, I'll help you. I have a car. I'll take you to the hospital. Come on, Lily, you can come too." + +The lady helped Tom and Lily get into her car. She drove them to the hospital. She was very nice. She stayed with them until the doctor came. The doctor looked at Tom's head and said, "You have a cut on your head. I'll clean it and put a bandage on it. It will heal soon. You'll be fine." + +Tom said, "Thank you, doctor. Thank you, lady. Thank you, Lily. I'm sorry, Lily. I was not nice. I should have shared the kite with you." + +Lily said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm sorry too. I should have let you try the kite. I love you, Tom." + +Tom and Lily hugged each other. They were happy and sorry. They learned to share and be nice. They thanked the lady and the doctor again. They went home with their mom and dad. They left the kite in the tree. They did not want to fly the kite anymore. They wanted to play something else. Something nice. +Lily and Max liked to play with their toy trains. They had a big track with bridges, tunnels and stations. They made noises like engines and pretended to be drivers. + +One day, they saw a new train in the toy store. It was red and shiny and had a playful smile. Lily and Max wanted to buy it, but it was too expensive. + +"Maybe we can save our money and buy it later," Lily said. + +"Or maybe we can borrow it for a little while," Max said. He had a naughty idea. + +He waited until the shopkeeper was busy with other customers. Then he grabbed the red train and ran out of the store. Lily followed him, but she was scared. + +"Max, stop! That's not right! You have to pay for the train!" she warned. + +But Max did not listen. He was too excited to play with the red train. He put it on their track and turned it on. The train zoomed around the track, faster and faster. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Max said. + +But the red train was not happy. It did not like to be stolen. It wanted to go back to the store. It started to make angry noises and shake its head. + +"Hey, what's wrong with you?" Max asked. + +The red train did not answer. It jumped off the track and raced towards the door. It wanted to escape. + +"Come back here!" Max shouted. He ran after the train, but it was too fast. + +Lily watched in horror. She saw the red train crash into the door and break it. She heard the shopkeeper yell and the police sirens. She felt sorry for Max and the red train. + +She wished they had listened to her warning. +Lena and Tom are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with peanuts. They have a big bowl of peanuts. They take turns to throw a peanut in a cup. If the peanut goes in the cup, they get a point. If the peanut misses the cup, they get no point. + +Lena is very good at throwing peanuts. She gets many points. Tom is not so good at throwing peanuts. He gets few points. He feels sad. He wants to win the game. + +"Tom, do you want to stop the game?" Lena asks. She sees that Tom is not happy. + +"No, I want to play more. Maybe I can win," Tom says. He hopes to throw better. + +"OK, let's play more. But let's make it more fun. Let's be lively. Let's make funny noises when we throw the peanuts. Like this: woosh, bang, zoom!" Lena says. She throws a peanut and makes a loud noise. + +Tom laughs. He thinks that is a good idea. He throws a peanut and makes a silly noise. Like this: beep, boop, bop! + +They both have fun. They throw peanuts and make noises. They forget about the points. They just enjoy the game. + +At the end, they count the points. Lena has more points than Tom. She wins the game. But she does not care. She is happy that Tom is happy. + +"Tom, you are a good friend. You make me laugh. You are lively. I like playing with you," Lena says. + +"Thank you, Lena. You are a good friend too. You are kind. You are good at throwing peanuts. I like playing with you too," Tom says. + +They hug. They share the peanuts. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They have a big tub of water and some toys. They splash and laugh and make bubbles. + +"Look, Mia, I have a boat!" Tom says. He puts a plastic cup in the water and pushes it with his finger. + +"I have a duck!" Mia says. She holds a yellow rubber duck and makes it quack. + +They are having fun, but they are also getting wet. Their clothes are soaked and their hair is dripping. + +"Tom, Mia, come inside!" Mom calls from the door. "It's time for lunch!" + +Tom and Mia do not want to stop playing. They urge Mom to let them stay a little longer. + +"Please, Mom, please!" they say. "We are not done yet!" + +Mom shakes her head. She is busy and hungry. She does not like to see them so wet. + +"No, you have to come inside now," she says. "You can play later, after you eat and change. You will catch a cold if you stay wet." + +Tom and Mia sigh. They know Mom is right. They pick up their toys and follow Mom inside. They hope the sun will still be shining after lunch. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big bench near the trees. It looked like a good place to rest. + +"Let's sit on the bench," Anna said. + +"OK," Ben said. + +They ran to the bench and climbed on it. But the bench was not nice. It was hard and cold and had splinters. Anna and Ben felt uncomfortable. + +"Ouch!" Anna said. "This bench hurts my legs." + +"Me too," Ben said. "And it makes my butt cold." + +They looked at each other and made a face. They did not want to sit on the bench anymore. + +"Let's go back to the swings," Anna said. + +"Yes, let's go," Ben said. + +They jumped off the bench and ran to the swings. They forgot about the bench and had fun again. They did not settle for the uncomfortable bench. They liked the swings better. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to study animals and plants. They have many books with pictures and words. They learn new things every day. + +One day, they go on a boat with their parents. They want to see a big island. The island has many trees and flowers. It also has birds and monkeys. Lily and Ben are very happy. They want to study the island. + +They get off the boat and walk on the sand. They see a big rock. It has a hole in it. They look inside. They see a shiny thing. It is a shell. It has many colors. It is impressive. + +Lily and Ben pick up the shell. They show it to their parents. Their parents smile. They say it is a rare shell. They say Lily and Ben are good at studying. They say they are proud of them. + +Lily and Ben hug their parents. They are happy. They put the shell in their backpack. They want to keep it. They want to study it more. They also want to study more things on the island. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their dog Spot. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. Spot liked to chase the birds and the squirrels. Sometimes he would bark and make them fly away. + +"Look, Spot, a big bird!" Lily said, pointing to the sky. She saw a white bird with a long neck and big wings. It was a swan. "Can you whistle like a swan, Spot?" + +Spot tried to whistle, but he only made a funny noise. Lily and Ben laughed. They tried to whistle too, but they were not very good at it. They made funny noises too. + +The swan heard them and flew down to the pond. It looked at them with its black eyes and opened its orange beak. It whistled very loud and clear. Lily and Ben were amazed. They clapped their hands and said, "Wow, what a nice whistle!" + +The swan was proud and flapped its wings. It whistled again and then swam away. Lily and Ben waved goodbye to the swan. They were hungry and wanted to go home for their meal. + +"Mom, we saw a swan today!" Lily said, when they got home. "It whistled so well!" + +"Really? That's rare!" Mom said, smiling. "Swans don't whistle very often. You must have made a new friend. Now, wash your hands and come to the table. I made your favorite meal: macaroni and cheese!" + +Lily and Ben were happy. They loved macaroni and cheese. They thanked Mom and ate their meal. They told her about their fun day in the park. They hoped to see the swan again. Maybe they could learn to whistle like it. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play at the beach. They have a surf that they share. A surf is a big board that you can ride on the water. + +One day, they find a hole in their surf. They are sad. They cannot play with their surf. They ask their dad to help them. + +"Dad, can you fix our surf?" Tim says. + +"Let me see," dad says. He looks at the hole. He says, "I need some tape and glue. Wait here, I will be back soon." + +Tim and Sam wait on the sand. They see other kids playing with their surfs. They wish they could play too. + +Dad comes back with tape and glue. He puts glue on the hole. He covers it with tape. He says, "There, your surf is fixed. But you have to wait for the glue to dry. It will take some time." + +"How long?" Sam asks. + +"Maybe an hour," dad says. + +"An hour?" Tim says. "That is too long!" + +Dad smiles. He says, "Don't worry, I have an idea. Why don't we make a sandcastle while we wait? That will be fun." + +Tim and Sam like the idea. They say, "Yes, let's make a sandcastle!" + +They follow dad to a spot on the beach. They find some buckets and shovels. They start to make a big sandcastle. They have fun. + +The sun is mild. The breeze is nice. The waves are gentle. Tim and Sam forget about their surf. They enjoy making their sandcastle with dad. They are happy. +Lily liked to collect soap. She had many kinds of soap in her room. She had soap that smelled like flowers, soap that looked like animals, and soap that made bubbles. She was very proud of her soap collection. + +One day, she saw a new soap in the store. It was a famous soap. It had a picture of a princess on it. It was very shiny and sparkly. Lily wanted to have it for her collection. She asked her mom to buy it for her, but her mom said no. She said they had enough soap at home, and they needed to save money for other things. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She decided to take the soap when her mom was not looking. She put it in her pocket and ran out of the store. She thought she was very clever and nobody saw her. + +But she was wrong. A man who worked in the store saw her. He followed her and told her mom what she did. Her mom was very disappointed and angry. She made Lily go back to the store and say sorry to the man. She also made Lily give back the soap and some of her other soap as a punishment. + +Lily felt very ashamed and sorry. She learned that stealing was wrong and hurtful. She also learned that collecting soap was not as important as being honest and kind. She promised to never steal again and to share her soap with others. She realized that being a good person was more famous than having a lot of soap. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They have fun every day. + +One day, Tom and Mia see a new thing in the park. It is a tunnel. It is dark and long. Tom and Mia are curious. They want to go inside. + +"Let's go in the tunnel!" Tom says. "It looks cool!" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "It looks scary. What if there is a monster?" + +"Don't be silly," Tom says. "There is no monster. Come on, I will go first. You can follow me." + +Tom and Mia hold hands. They walk into the tunnel. It is very dark. They can't see anything. They hear a noise. + +"Roar!" + +Tom and Mia scream. They run out of the tunnel. They are scared. They see a big dog. The dog is barking. The dog is the monster. + +"Help!" Tom and Mia shout. "There is a monster in the tunnel!" + +A man comes. He is the dog's owner. He sees Tom and Mia. He is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, kids," he says. "This is my dog, Rex. He is not a monster. He is friendly. He just likes to play. He was hiding under the tunnel. He didn't mean to scare you." + +Tom and Mia look at the dog. The dog is wagging his tail. He is not angry. He is happy. He wants to play. + +"Can we pet him?" Tom asks. + +"Sure," the man says. "He likes kids. He is very gentle. He is a good dog." + +Tom and Mia pet the dog. The dog licks their faces. He is soft and warm. He is not a monster. He is a friend. + +Tom and Mia smile. They are not scared anymore. They are brave. They are strong. + +They remember the tunnel. They remember the dog. They remember their adventure. They have fun every day. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw an old man sitting on a bench. He had a big hat and a long beard. He looked sad. + +"Hello, old man," Ben said. "Why are you sad?" + +The old man looked at Ben and Mia. He did not smile. He said, "I am sad because I have no friends. Everyone is too busy or too quick. They do not have time for me." + +Ben and Mia felt sorry for the old man. They wanted to make him happy. They said, "We can be your friends. We have time for you. Do you want to play with us?" + +The old man was surprised. He said, "Play with you? But I am old and slow. I cannot run and jump and slide like you." + +Ben and Mia said, "That's okay. You can watch us and cheer for us. You can tell us stories and jokes. You can teach us things. We can learn from you." + +The old man thought for a moment. He said, "That sounds nice. I would like that. Thank you, Ben and Mia. You are very kind and sweet." + +The old man smiled. Ben and Mia smiled too. They took his hand and led him to the playground. They played and talked and laughed. They became friends. The old man was not sad anymore. He was happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They had a small bucket and a shovel each. They were very happy. + +"Look, Ben, I found a worm!" Lily said, holding up her shovel. + +"Wow, Lily, that's a big worm!" Ben said, leaning closer. "Can I touch it?" + +"Okay, but be gentle," Lily said, handing him the shovel. + +Ben touched the worm with his finger. It was slimy and wiggly. He giggled. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice from the house. It was Mom. + +"Ben, Lily, lunch is ready! Come and enter the kitchen!" Mom called. + +Ben and Lily dropped their shovels and ran to the house. They were hungry and curious. What did Mom make for lunch? + +They entered the kitchen and saw a big tray on the table. It had sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. It smelled yummy. + +"Wow, Mom, this looks great!" Ben said. + +"Thank you, Mom, this looks delicious!" Lily said. + +"You're welcome, my loves. Come and sit down and enjoy your lunch," Mom said, smiling. + +Ben and Lily sat down and ate their lunch. They told Mom about their worm and their garden. Mom listened and nodded. + +After lunch, they thanked Mom and asked if they could go back to the garden. + +"Sure, but don't go too far. Stay where I can see you," Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom, we will," Ben and Lily said. + +They grabbed their bucket and shovel and ran back to the garden. They wanted to find more bugs and have more fun. They loved their garden. It was their favorite place. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a wallet on the bench. Ben picks it up and looks inside. He sees some money and cards. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. "This is a wallet. It has money and cards. We can buy candy and toys with this!" + +Mia shakes her head. "No, Ben, that is not right. This is not our wallet. It belongs to someone else. Maybe they lost it and they are looking for it. We should give it back." + +Ben frowns. "But why? It is so useful. We can have fun with it. And maybe no one will find it. It is just lying here." + +Mia sighs. "Ben, that is not nice. How would you feel if you lost your wallet? You would be sad and worried. And maybe you need the money and cards for something important. We should do the right thing and help them." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He remembers how he felt when he lost his teddy bear. He was very sad and he cried. He does not want to make someone else feel that way. He nods. "Okay, Mia, you are right. We should give it back. But how do we find them?" + +Mia smiles. "We can ask the people in the park. Maybe they know who it is. Or we can look at the cards. Maybe they have a name or a phone number. Come on, let's go." + +Ben and Mia hold the wallet and walk around the park. They ask the people they see, but no one knows who it is. They look at the cards, but they cannot read them. They are too hard. They start to feel discouraged. + +Then they see a man running towards them. He looks worried and he is holding a phone. He sees the wallet and his face lights up. + +"Hey, that's my wallet!" he says. "Thank you so much for finding it. I was so scared I lost it. It has my ID and my credit card and my bus pass. You are very kind and honest kids. How can I thank you?" + +Ben and Mia smile. They are happy they did the right thing. They hand him the wallet and say, "You're welcome. We are glad we could help you. We found it on the bench and we wanted to give it back to you." + +The man hugs them and says, "You are amazing. You made my day. Here, take this as a reward. It is a candy bar. You can share it or keep it. You deserve it." + +Ben and Mia thank him and take the candy bar. They are happy they have a new friend and a sweet treat. They learn that being useful is better than being greedy. They walk away, holding hands and eating the candy bar. They are proud of themselves. +One day, a little boy named Sam went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He liked to see all the animals, but his favorite was the big gorilla. The gorilla was very strong and hairy, and he had a funny face. Sam wanted to say hello to the gorilla, but he was too shy. + +The gorilla was in a big cage with some trees and rocks. He had a lot of bananas to eat, but he was bored. He wanted to play with someone, but he had no friends. He saw Sam looking at him, and he had an idea. He picked up a banana and peeled it. Then he threw the peel at Sam. + +Sam was surprised and scared. He screamed and ran away. The gorilla laughed and threw another peel. Then he threw more and more peels, until they were all gone. He scattered the peels all over the ground. He hoped that Sam would come back and play with him. + +But Sam did not come back. He hid behind his mom and dad. He was angry and sad. He did not like the gorilla anymore. He thought the gorilla was mean and rude. He wanted to go home. + +The gorilla saw that Sam was not happy. He felt sorry and lonely. He wished he had not thrown the peels. He wished he had been nice and gentle. He wanted to say sorry to Sam, but he did not know how. He looked for a hidden banana, but he could not find any. He had thrown them all away. He had no bananas and no friends. He was hungry and sad. He wanted to go home, too. +Ben and Mia love spaghetti. They eat spaghetti every Friday with their mom and dad. Sometimes they have cheese on top, sometimes they have sauce. They always say "please" and "thank you" when they get their plates. They are polite children. + +One Friday, mom makes a big pot of spaghetti. She says, "I made extra spaghetti today, because we have a guest for dinner. His name is Mr. Lee, and he is a friend from work. He likes spaghetti too, so be nice and share with him." + +Ben and Mia are curious about Mr. Lee. They wonder what he looks like, what he does, and what he likes to talk about. They wait for him to come. They hear the doorbell ring. Mom goes to open the door. + +"Hello, Mr. Lee, welcome to our home. Come in, come in. The spaghetti is ready. These are my children, Ben and Mia. Say hello, kids." + +Ben and Mia say hello to Mr. Lee. He is tall and thin, with glasses and a smile. He says hello back, and gives them a small gift. It is a book of animal stories. Ben and Mia say thank you, and look at the book. They see pictures of lions, elephants, monkeys, and more. They are happy. + +They all sit at the table, and mom serves the spaghetti. She gives everyone a big portion, and asks if they want more. Mr. Lee says yes, please. He says he loves spaghetti, and he eats a lot. He asks Ben and Mia if they like spaghetti too. They say yes, they do. They tell him about their favorite toppings, and their favorite days to eat spaghetti. They ask him about his work, and his hobbies. He tells them he is a teacher, and he likes to read and write. He says he likes animals too, and he asks them if they have any pets. They say no, they don't, but they wish they did. They ask him if he has any pets. He says yes, he does. He has a cat named Spaghetti. + +Ben and Mia are surprised and amused. They laugh and say, "Spaghetti? That's a funny name for a cat. Why did you name him Spaghetti?" + +Mr. Lee says, "Well, when I first got him, he was very small and skinny, like a strand of spaghetti. And he liked to curl up in a ball, like a pile of spaghetti. And he was always hungry, and he would eat anything, even spaghetti. So I thought, why not call him Spaghetti? He seemed to like it, and it suits him." + +Ben and Mia think that is a good story, and a good name. They say they would like to meet Spaghetti someday. They say they like Mr. Lee, and they hope he comes again. They say he is a nice and polite guest. They finish their spaghetti, and ask for dessert. Mom says she has ice cream and cake. They say, "Yay, ice cream and cake!" They all smile and enjoy their meal. +Lily wanted to help her mom prepare dinner. She liked to put things on the tray and carry it to the table. She saw some carrots, cheese, bread and juice on the counter. She put them on the tray carefully. + +"Can I take this to the table, mom?" she asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We need to cook the chicken first. It's not ready," her mom said. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to do something now. She looked at the tray. It looked very ordinary. She wanted to make it more fun. She had an idea. She ran to her room and got some stickers. She put them on the bread, the cheese and the carrots. She smiled. Now the tray looked colorful and pretty. + +She ran back to the kitchen. "Look, mom! I made the tray better!" she said. + +Her mom turned around and gasped. She saw the stickers on the food. She was angry. "Lily, what did you do? You can't put stickers on the food! That's not good. You have to take them off right now!" she said. + +Lily was scared. She didn't mean to make her mom angry. She thought she was helping. She started to cry. "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to make the tray fun. I don't like ordinary things," she said. + +Her mom sighed. She hugged Lily and wiped her tears. "I know, honey. You have a lot of imagination. But stickers are not for food. They are for paper or toys. Food is for eating. You have to be careful with what you put on the tray. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily nodded. She helped her mom take off the stickers. She said sorry again. Her mom smiled. She gave her a kiss. "It's okay, Lily. I love you. And I love your creativity. But next time, ask me before you change something, okay?" she said. + +Lily said okay. She felt better. She helped her mom finish preparing dinner. She put the tray on the table. It looked ordinary, but it smelled good. She was hungry. She hoped her dad and her brother would like it too. She was proud of herself. She learned something new today. +Lily and Ben went to a restaurant with Mom and Dad. They were very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. Mom and Dad gave them a menu to look at. The menu had pictures of different foods. + +Lily saw a picture of a pizza with cheese and pepperoni. She pointed at it and said, "I want this!" Ben saw a picture of a salad with lettuce and tomatoes. He pointed at it and said, "I want this!" Mom and Dad smiled and said, "Those are good choices. Pizza and salad are healthy foods. They make you strong and happy." + +But Lily and Ben did not listen to Mom and Dad. They ignored them and looked at other pictures on the menu. They saw pictures of ice cream, cake, cookies, and candy. They pointed at them and said, "We want these! We want these!" Mom and Dad frowned and said, "No, no, no. Those are not healthy foods. They make you sick and sad. You can have one of them as a treat, but not as a meal." + +Lily and Ben did not like what Mom and Dad said. They ignored them again and started to cry and scream. They said, "We want these! We want these!" Mom and Dad were very embarrassed and angry. They said, "Stop it, stop it, stop it. You are being very naughty and rude. If you don't behave, we will go home and you will have nothing to eat." + +Lily and Ben did not want to go home and have nothing to eat. They stopped crying and screaming and looked at the menu again. They saw the pizza and the salad. They remembered what Mom and Dad said. They said, "Sorry, sorry, sorry. We will have the pizza and the salad. They are healthy foods. They make us strong and happy." + +Mom and Dad were very relieved and happy. They said, "That's better, that's better, that's better. You are being very good and polite. We are proud of you." They ordered the pizza and the salad and shared them with Lily and Ben. They also ordered one ice cream, one cake, one cookie, and one candy as a treat. They ate them all and enjoyed them. They had a nice meal and a nice time. +Timmy was a tall boy who loved ice-cream. He hoped to get some ice-cream after school. He had been good all day and did his work and listened to his teacher. He was very hungry and excited. + +On his way home, he saw a big truck with a picture of ice-cream on it. It was the ice-cream truck! It played a happy song and stopped near the park. Timmy ran to the truck and waited in line with the other kids. He had some money in his pocket that his mom gave him. + +When it was his turn, he asked for a cone with two scoops of chocolate ice-cream. The ice-cream man smiled and gave him his cone. Timmy thanked him and licked his ice-cream. It was cold and sweet and creamy. He was very happy. + +But then, a big dog came out of nowhere and jumped on Timmy. The dog wanted his ice-cream too. It barked and licked and bit the cone. Timmy was scared and dropped his ice-cream. The dog ate it all and ran away. Timmy was very sad. + +He cried and cried and wished he had his ice-cream. He hoped to get some ice-cream another day. He walked home with his empty hand and his wet face. He was very unhappy. +Sam and Mia went to the harbor with their dad. They saw many boats and ships in the water. Some were small and some were enormous. Sam and Mia liked the enormous ones best. They wanted to go on them and see what was inside. + +"Can we go on that big ship, dad?" Sam asked, pointing to a huge white ship with many windows and flags. + +"No, son, that ship is not for us. That ship is for people who go on a long trip across the sea. We can only look at it from here," dad said. + +Sam and Mia were a little sad, but they understood. They decided to sit on a bench and watch the big ship. They saw people carrying bags and suitcases. They saw some people waving goodbye and some people smiling and taking pictures. + +"Where do you think they are going, dad?" Mia asked, curious. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Maybe they are going to a different country, or to an island, or to see some animals. They must be very excited," dad said. + +Sam and Mia imagined what it would be like to go on a big ship and see new places. They wondered what they would see and do. They thought it would be fun and amazing. + +"Maybe one day we can go on a big ship too, dad," Sam said, hopeful. + +"Maybe, son, maybe. But for now, we can enjoy the harbor and the boats and the birds and the sun. There is a lot to see and do here too, you know," dad said. + +Sam and Mia nodded and smiled. They hugged their dad and thanked him for taking them to the harbor. They liked the harbor and the big ship, but they liked their dad more. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. Today, they brought their buckets and shovels to make sand castles. + +"Look at my castle, Sam! It has a big tower and a flag!" Lily said, showing her bucket. + +"Wow, Lily, your castle is very nice! Mine has a moat and a bridge!" Sam said, showing his shovel. + +They were having fun, until a big dog came running to them. The dog was very friendly, but he did not know how to play with sand castles. He jumped on Lily's castle and smashed it. Then he ran to Sam's castle and dug a deep hole in his moat. + +"Hey, stop that, dog! You are ruining our castles!" Sam shouted, trying to chase the dog away. + +But the dog did not listen. He thought Sam wanted to play with him. He licked Sam's face and wagged his tail. + +Lily laughed. She thought it was funny to see Sam and the dog. But Sam did not laugh. He felt embarrass. He did not like the dog's tongue on his face. He wanted to make a new castle. + +"Go away, dog! You are not my friend!" Sam said, pushing the dog. + +The dog looked sad. He did not understand why Sam was angry. He wanted to make Sam happy. He ran to his owner, who was sitting on a bench nearby. + +"Sorry, kids, he is just playful. He likes to dig and jump. He did not mean to ruin your castles," the owner said, holding the dog's leash. + +Lily and Sam looked at their broken castles. They felt sad too. They worked hard to make them. + +"Maybe we can make new castles together," Lily said, smiling at Sam. + +"OK, Lily, that sounds good. But can we do it far from the dog?" Sam said, smiling back. + +They picked up their buckets and shovels and moved to another spot in the sand. They started to make new castles, bigger and better than before. They forgot about the dog and the embarrass. They were happy again. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play with blocks and cars and dolls. One day, they found a big box in the yard. It had many wires and buttons and lights. Tom and Sue wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. He pulled a wire. It was sharp. It made a cut on his hand. He cried. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom said. "It hurts!" + +Sue felt sorry for Tom. She wanted to help him. She looked for a band-aid. She saw a button. It had a red cross on it. She thought it was a band-aid button. + +"Maybe this will make you feel better," Sue said. She pushed the button. + +But the button was not a band-aid button. It was a bad button. It was part of a network. A network is a group of things that work together. The network was for a bomb. A bomb is a thing that makes a big boom. The button made the bomb go boom. + +The box exploded. Tom and Sue exploded too. They were gone. They did not play anymore. They did not know that the box was a bomb. They did not know that the button was a bad button. They did not know that the wire was sharp. They were not wise. They were curious. Curiosity killed the cat. And the kids. The end. +Tom and Sue were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. They saw a big sack near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" said Tom. + +"OK!" said Sue. + +They ran to the sack and pulled the string. The sack opened and out came a cactus. It was green and spiky and had red flowers. Tom and Sue were surprised. + +"Wow, look at that!" said Tom. + +"It's pretty!" said Sue. + +They touched the cactus gently. It felt hard and prickly. They wanted to take it home. + +"Can we keep it?" asked Tom. + +"Sure!" said Sue. + +They picked up the cactus and put it in the sack. They carried it to the house. They did not see the furry cat that was sleeping on the porch. The cat woke up and saw the sack. It smelled something new and interesting. It wanted to see what was inside. + +The cat jumped on the sack and scratched it. The sack tore and the cactus fell out. The cat got scared and ran away. The cactus landed on Tom and Sue. They screamed and cried. They felt pain and hurt. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" said Tom. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" said Sue. + +Mom heard the noise and came out. She saw the cactus and the sack and the cat. She saw Tom and Sue with spikes in their skin. She felt sorry and angry. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"We found a cactus!" said Tom. + +"We wanted to keep it!" said Sue. + +"But it's not a toy!" said Mom. + +She took the cactus and threw it away. She took Tom and Sue and cleaned their wounds. She gave them a hug and a kiss. + +"Next time, be careful what you touch!" she said. + +"OK, Mom!" said Tom and Sue. + +They learned their lesson. They never played with a cactus again. +Leo was a little lion who loved to play with his friends. They liked to run, jump, chase and hide in the grass. Sometimes they pretended to be big lions and roared at each other. + +One day, they saw a new player in the field. He was a big elephant with long ears and a long nose. He looked very different from them. Leo and his friends were curious and wanted to say hello. + +They ran towards the elephant and roared loudly. They thought he would roar back and play with them. But the elephant did not roar. He was fearful of the little lions. He thought they wanted to hurt him. He lifted his nose and made a loud noise. He stamped his feet and shook his ears. He wanted them to go away. + +Leo and his friends were scared of the elephant. They did not know he was fearful too. They thought he was angry and mean. They ran away and hid behind a tree. They did not want to play with him anymore. + +The elephant saw them run away and felt sad. He did not have any friends to play with. He wished they would come back and be nice to him. He did not know how to roar like a lion. He only knew how to make his own noise. + +He walked slowly towards the tree and said in a soft voice, "Hello, little lions. I am sorry I scared you. I was fearful too. I do not want to hurt you. I want to be your friend. Can we play together?" + +Leo and his friends heard the elephant's voice and peeked from behind the tree. They saw his big eyes and his gentle smile. They realized he was not angry and mean. He was lonely and kind. They felt sorry for him and wanted to be his friends too. + +They came out from behind the tree and said in a friendly voice, "Hello, big elephant. We are sorry we roared at you. We were curious too. We do not want to hurt you. We want to be your friend. Can we play together?" + +The elephant was happy to hear their words and nodded his head. He said, "Yes, we can play together. What do you like to play?" + +Leo and his friends smiled and said, "We like to run, jump, chase and hide. Do you want to try?" + +The elephant said, "Yes, I want to try. But I do not know how to roar like a lion. Can you teach me?" + +Leo and his friends laughed and said, "Sure, we can teach you. It is easy. You just have to open your mouth and make a loud sound. Like this: ROAR!" + +The elephant opened his mouth and tried to make a loud sound. But it came out as a squeak. He tried again and again, but he could not roar like a lion. He felt silly and embarrassed. + +Leo and his friends saw him try and felt proud and amused. They said, "It is okay, big elephant. You do not have to roar like a lion. You can make your own noise. We like your noise. It is different and fun. Like this: EEEOOO!" + +The elephant smiled and said, "Thank you, little lions. You are very nice and fun. I like your roars. They are loud and brave. Let us play together and make our own noises. Like this: ROAR! EEEOOO!" + +Leo and his friends nodded and said, "Yes, let us play together and make our own noises. Like this: ROAR! EEEOOO!" + +They ran, jumped, chased and hid in the grass. They made their own noises and had a lot of fun. They became good friends and played together every day. They learned to respect and enjoy their differences. They were happy and free. +Tim and Lily liked to play hockey with their dad. They had sticks and a ball and a net in the yard. They put on hats and gloves and ran outside. + +"Can I be the goalie?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can be the goalie," dad said. "But you need to attach this mask to your hat. It will protect your face." + +Dad helped Lily attach the mask to her hat. It was pretty. It had stars and flowers on it. Lily smiled and went to the net. + +Tim took his stick and the ball and tried to score. He hit the ball hard, but Lily stopped it with her glove. + +"Good save, Lily!" dad cheered. + +"Thank you, dad!" Lily said. + +Tim tried again and again, but Lily was a good goalie. She caught the ball or kicked it away. Tim got frustrated. He wanted to score. + +He saw a big rock near the fence. He had an idea. He hit the ball towards the rock. The ball bounced off the rock and flew towards the net. Lily did not see it coming. She heard a loud noise. + +"Ouch!" Lily cried. + +The ball had hit her mask. It broke the mask and the hat. Lily felt a pain on her forehead. She started to cry. + +Dad ran to Lily and hugged her. He checked her forehead. It was not bleeding, but it had a bump. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tim said. "I didn't mean to hurt you. I was trying to score." + +"That was not nice, Tim," dad said. "You should not use the rock. That was cheating. And you broke Lily's pretty mask. How do you think she feels?" + +Tim felt bad. He looked at Lily. She was still crying. He felt sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said again. "I like your mask. It was pretty. Can I help you fix it?" + +Lily looked at Tim. She saw that he was sorry. She stopped crying. + +"Okay, Tim," she said. "You can help me fix it. But next time, don't use the rock. Just play fair." + +"Okay, Lily," Tim said. "I will play fair. And I will be more careful." + +Dad smiled. He was glad that Tim and Lily made up. He took them inside. He gave them some ice for their bumps. He helped them fix the mask and the hat. He told them a story about hockey. They listened and laughed. They forgot about the rock and the ball. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing on the beach. They made a big sandcastle with a flag and a moat. They were very proud of their sandcastle. + +"Look at our sandcastle, it's the best one!" Lily said. + +"No, mine is better, I made the flag!" Ben said. + +They were very competitive and wanted to have the best sandcastle. + +But then they heard a loud splash. They turned around and saw a big wave coming. The wave was very fast and strong. It was the tide. The tide was coming in and it would wash away their sandcastle. + +"Oh no, the tide!" Lily said. + +"Quick, save the sandcastle!" Ben said. + +They ran to their sandcastle and tried to pick it up. But it was too heavy and wet. They could not lift it. The wave reached the sandcastle and broke it. The sandcastle was gone. + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They realized that their sandcastle was not important. What was important was to have fun and be nice to each other. + +They hugged and said sorry. + +"Let's make another sandcastle, together!" Lily said. + +"OK, and let's make it bigger and better!" Ben said. + +They smiled and started to make a new sandcastle. They were not competitive anymore. They were happy. +Sara likes to help her mom cook. She has a small spoon and a big bowl. Mom gives her some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. Sara puts them in the bowl and stirs. She stirs and stirs until the mix is smooth and yellow. + +Mom says they are making pancakes. She puts some oil in a pan and turns on the fire. She takes some mix from the bowl and pours it in the pan. Sara watches as the mix becomes a round and flat cake. Mom flips the cake with a spatula and cooks the other side. She puts the cake on a plate and makes more. + +Sara and mom sit at the table and eat the pancakes. They put some butter and some honey on top. They are sweet and yummy. Sara looks out the window and sees the sun. The sun is big and bright and in the east. The sky is blue and clear. Sara smiles and says, "I love pancakes and I love you, mom." Mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "I love you too, Sara. You are a good helper and a good daughter." They finish their pancakes and wash the dishes. They are happy and full. +Ben and Mia like to collect things. They have a big box of shells, rocks, and feathers. One day, they go to the park with their dad. They see a train with black smoke. Dad says the train uses coal to go fast. + +"Can we collect coal, dad?" Ben asks. + +"Coal is not good for collecting, Ben. It is dirty and hard. It can hurt your hands and clothes," dad says. + +But Ben and Mia are curious. They sneak away from dad and run to the train. They see a pile of coal next to the train. They grab some pieces and put them in their pockets. + +"Look, Mia, we have coal!" Ben says. + +"Shh, Ben, dad will be angry," Mia says. + +They run back to dad, but they are clumsy. They trip and fall. The coal falls out of their pockets. It makes a big mess on the grass. Dad sees them and is not happy. + +"Ben and Mia, what have you done? You are covered in coal! And you have ruined the grass!" dad says. + +"Sorry, dad, we wanted to collect coal," Ben says. + +"Coal is not for collecting, Ben. Coal is for the train. Come on, let's go home and clean up. And no more collecting coal, okay?" dad says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They are sorry. They do not like coal anymore. They like shells, rocks, and feathers. They are good for collecting. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the museum with their mom. They saw many things, like big animals, old rocks and shiny cars. But the thing they liked the most was the skeleton. It was very big and had many bones. Ben and Lily wanted to know more about it. + +They asked their mom, "What is this skeleton? Where did it come from? How did it live?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "This skeleton is a dinosaur. It lived a long time ago, before people were here. It ate plants and other animals, and it had thick skin to protect it from the cold and the sun." + +Ben and Lily were amazed. They wanted to touch the skeleton, but their mom said, "No, you can't touch it. It is very old and fragile. If you touch it, you might break it. And then we would lose a part of history." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They understood. They looked at the skeleton with wonder and respect. They imagined how it looked when it was alive, and how it roared and ran. They felt happy and curious. They thanked their mom for taking them to the museum. They learned a lot that day. +Lily loves to ride her bike. She has a pink bike with a basket and a bell. She likes to go fast and ring her bell. She likes to see the colors of the flowers and the sky and the houses. + +One day, Lily goes for a ride with her mom. They go to the park and see some ducks. Lily feeds the ducks some bread. She likes to hear them quack and see them swim. She thinks they are funny and cute. + +On the way back, Lily sees a big hill. She wants to go down the hill very fast. She pedals hard and feels the wind in her hair. She is happy and excited. But then, she sees a car coming. She gets scared and tries to stop. She can't stop. She screams. + +Her mom sees the car too. She rides fast and catches up with Lily. She grabs her bike and pulls her to the side. The car passes by and honks. Lily and her mom are safe. They hug each other. + +Lily is grateful for her mom. She says thank you and sorry. Her mom says it's okay and she loves her. They ride back home slowly and carefully. They are glad to be together. They are happy and grateful. +Tim is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has many toys, but his favorite is a big red car. He drives the car around his room and makes vroom noises. He is happy when he plays with his car. + +But one day, his car stops working. He tries to push it, but it does not move. He looks at it and sees that it is dirty and old. Some parts are broken and some parts are rotting. He is sad and angry. He throws the car in the trash and cries. + +He does not want to play with his other toys. He does not want to talk to his mom or dad. He does not want to go outside or watch TV. He feels lonely and bored. He misses his car. + +His mom sees that he is unhappy. She hugs him and says, "I know you loved your car, but it was old and rotten. It could not work anymore. But I have a surprise for you. Look what I found at the store." + +She gives him a new car. It is bigger and shinier than his old car. It has lights and sounds and a remote control. He is amazed and excited. He hugs his mom and says, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is the best car ever!" + +He plays with his new car and forgets about his old car. He is happy again. He is not lonely anymore. He has a new friend. +Lila and Ben love to play with their kayak. They take it to the lake and paddle around. They see fish, ducks and frogs. They have fun and laugh. + +One day, they see a big flower on the shore. It is yellow and pretty. Lila wants to smell it. She gets out of the kayak and walks to the flower. She bends down and sniffs. + +But the flower makes her sneeze. Achoo! Achoo! Achoo! She sneezes so hard that she falls on the ground. The flower is not a flower. It is a weed. It has pollen that makes her nose tickle. + +Ben hears her sneeze and paddles to the shore. He sees her on the ground and the weed. He helps her up and gives her a hug. He says, "Are you okay, Lila? That was a big sneeze." + +Lila nods and wipes her nose. She says, "I'm okay, Ben. Thank you for helping me. You are a good brother. You are humble and kind." + +They get back in the kayak and paddle away. They leave the weed behind. They do not smell it again. They are happy and safe. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big trunk in the attic. It was full of old clothes and hats and shoes. They wanted to try them on and pretend to be different people. + +Ben picked a blue coat and a red hat. Lily picked a yellow dress and a green scarf. They looked very funny. They laughed and danced and made silly noises. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Ben saw a shiny necklace in the trunk. He wanted to wear it. He grabbed it and put it around his neck. Lily saw him and got angry. She wanted to wear the necklace too. She said, "That's not fair! You have to share!" + +Ben said, "No, it's mine! I found it first!" He pulled the necklace and ran away. Lily ran after him. They both wanted the necklace. They did not want to share. + +They ran around the attic, chasing and shouting. They did not see where they were going. They bumped into boxes and chairs and lamps. They made a big mess. They got very dizzy. They fell down and hurt themselves. + +They cried and felt sorry. They realized they were being mean and selfish. They said, "I'm sorry" and "I forgive you" to each other. They hugged and made up. They decided to share the necklace and take turns wearing it. They put the necklace back in the trunk and cleaned up the mess. They were friends again. They learned to share. +Sam and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a loyal dog named Spot who followed them everywhere. Spot was very smart and could do many tricks. + +One day, Sam and Max saw a big bench in the park. It was new and shiny. They wanted to sit on it and see the whole park. But there was a sign on the bench that said "Do not touch". Sam and Max did not know what the sign meant. + +"Let's sit on the bench," Sam said. "It looks fun." + +"I don't know," Max said. "Maybe we should not. The sign might mean something bad." + +"Don't be silly," Sam said. "The sign is just a joke. Come on, it will be fun." + +Sam and Max climbed on the bench. Spot barked and wagged his tail. He wanted to join them. But the bench was too high for him. He could not jump on it. + +"Spot, stay here," Sam said. "We will be back soon." + +Sam and Max sat on the bench. They felt happy and proud. They could see the whole park. They could see the trees, the flowers, the birds, and the people. They waved at them and smiled. + +But they did not see the man who was watching them. He was a bad man. He wanted to steal the bench. He had put the sign on it to keep people away. He had a big truck and a rope. He waited for the right moment. + +When Sam and Max were not looking, he tied the rope to the bench. He started the truck and drove away. He pulled the bench with him. He did not care about Sam and Max. He only cared about the bench. + +Sam and Max felt the bench move. They were scared. They screamed and held on to the bench. They tried to get off, but it was too late. The bench was going too fast. They could not jump off. They could not stop the truck. They could not see the man. + +Spot saw what was happening. He was loyal and brave. He ran after the truck. He barked and bit the rope. He tried to save Sam and Max. But the rope was too strong. He could not break it. He could not catch the truck. He could only watch as the truck and the bench disappeared. + +Sam and Max never came back. Spot never saw them again. He was sad and lonely. He waited for them in the park every day. He hoped they would come back. But they never did. + +The moral of the story is: Do not ignore signs that warn you of danger. They are there for a reason. Listen to your friends who suggest you to be careful. And always love your loyal dog who tries to protect you. +Tom liked to play with his dad's pipe. He thought it was fun to put it in his mouth and pretend to smoke. He did not know that the pipe was bad for him and could make him sick. One day, he saw the pipe on the table and took it to his room. + +Lily was Tom's sister. She was older and smarter than Tom. She knew that the pipe was not a toy and that Tom should not play with it. She followed him to his room and saw him with the pipe. She was angry and scared. + +"Tom, give me the pipe!" she said. "It is not yours and it is not good for you. You are being foolish!" + +Tom did not want to give the pipe to Lily. He liked it too much. He said, "No, it is mine and it is fun. You are being mean!" + +Lily tried to take the pipe from Tom, but he held it tight. They started to fight and pull the pipe. They did not hear their mom coming to the room. She saw them fighting and was very upset. + +"Stop it, both of you!" she said. "What are you doing with the pipe? It is dangerous and dirty. You could hurt yourselves or start a fire. Give it to me right now!" + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed and scared. They knew they had done something wrong. They let go of the pipe and gave it to their mom. She took it away and told them to sit on the bed. + +"I am very disappointed in you," she said. "You should not touch the pipe or any other thing that belongs to your dad. He uses it to relax, but it is not good for children. You should accept that and respect his things. And you should not fight with each other. You are siblings and you should love and help each other. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We are sorry. We will not touch the pipe or fight again. We love you and dad and each other." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I love you too. But you have to be more careful and wise. The pipe is not a toy and you are not foolish. You are my smart and sweet children. Now, go and play nicely and say sorry to your dad when he comes home." + +Tom and Lily said, "Okay, mom." They got off the bed and went to play. They did not want the pipe anymore. They wanted to be good and happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fly. The fly is wild. It buzzes and bites. + +"Let's catch the fly!" Tom says. He has a net. Sam has a jar. + +They march after the fly. They run and jump. They try to trap the fly. But the fly is fast. It dodges and escapes. + +The fly leads them to a pond. The pond is deep and muddy. Tom and Sam do not see the pond. They are too busy chasing the fly. + +Splash! They fall into the pond. They get wet and dirty. They cry and shout. The fly laughs and flies away. + +Tom and Sam are sad and sorry. They learn a lesson. They should not chase wild flies. They should be careful and watch where they go. +Lila was sad. She had a bad dream and woke up crying. She wanted her mom and dad, but they were not in their room. She saw a note on the door. It said: "We went to the store. We will be back soon. Love, Mom and Dad." + +Lila felt scared and lonely. She hugged her teddy bear and walked to the kitchen. She hoped to find something yummy to eat. She opened the fridge and saw a pastry. It was a croissant with chocolate inside. Her mom had bought it for her yesterday. Lila smiled and took the pastry. She put it on a plate and warmed it up in the microwave. + +She sat on the couch and turned on the TV. She found her favorite show. It was about a lazy cat and a smart mouse. They always played tricks on each other. Lila liked the cat, even though he was lazy. He was funny and cute. She laughed at his silly antics. + +She bit into the pastry and tasted the chocolate. It was warm and sweet. She felt happy and cozy. She ate the whole pastry and licked her fingers. She felt full and sleepy. She cuddled with her teddy bear and watched the show. + +She heard the door open and saw her mom and dad. They had bags of groceries. They saw Lila on the couch and smiled. They put the bags on the table and came to hug her. + +"Hi, sweetie. Did you have a good morning?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, mom. I had a pastry and watched TV. It was fun," Lila said. + +"We're sorry we left you alone. We had to buy some things for dinner. Did you miss us?" her dad asked. + +"A little bit. I had a bad dream and woke up crying. But then I felt better," Lila said. + +"Oh, I'm sorry, honey. What was your bad dream about?" her mom asked. + +"I don't remember. It was scary. But it's gone now," Lila said. + +"Well, we're here now. And we love you very much. You're a brave girl," her dad said. + +They kissed her and comforted her. They told her they had a surprise for her. They took out a book from one of the bags. It was a new storybook with colorful pictures. Lila loved books. She clapped her hands and thanked them. + +They sat on the couch and read the book together. Lila listened and looked at the pictures. She felt happy and safe. She forgot about her bad dream. She had a good day. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They found a big box near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" said Tom. + +"OK!" said Lily. + +They lifted the lid of the box. They saw a lot of old clothes and toys. They started to take them out and try them on. + +Lily put on a hat and a scarf. Tom put on a coat and a mask. They laughed and pretended to be different people. + +But then, Tom felt something tickle his nose. He tried to hold it in, but he couldn't. He sneezed very loudly. + +"ACHOO!" + +The sneeze made the box shake. Something moved inside the box. Lily and Tom heard a growl. + +"ROAR!" + +They were frightened. They thought there was a monster in the box. They dropped the clothes and toys and ran away. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on the porch. They told her what happened. + +"Mom, there is a monster in the box!" said Lily. + +"It growled at us!" said Tom. + +Mom smiled. She knew what was in the box. She walked with them to the box. She opened the lid again. + +"Look, it's not a monster. It's just Fluffy, our cat. He was sleeping in the box. He was probably scared by your sneeze, Tom." + +Lily and Tom looked inside the box. They saw Fluffy, their cat. He was black and white and fluffy. He looked at them with his green eyes. He meowed. + +"Meow!" + +Lily and Tom felt silly. They were not frightened anymore. They apologized to Fluffy. They petted him and gave him a hug. + +"Sorry, Fluffy. We didn't mean to scare you," said Lily. + +"We thought you were a monster," said Tom. + +Fluffy purred. He forgave them. He liked to play with them. He jumped out of the box and followed them to the garden. They played together until it was time for lunch. +Tom and Anna like to play in the field near their house. They have a big sack that they fill with leaves, grass and flowers. They pretend that the sack is a treasure and they hide it under a tree. + +One day, they see a big dog in the field. The dog is black and brown and has sharp teeth. The dog sees the sack and runs towards it. He thinks that the sack is a toy and he wants to bite it. + +"Stop, dog! That is our treasure!" Tom shouts. He runs after the dog, but the dog is faster. He grabs the sack with his mouth and shakes it hard. The leaves, grass and flowers fly out of the sack and fall on the ground. + +"Tom, be careful! The dog might hurt you!" Anna cries. She is scared of the dog. She picks up a stick and throws it at the dog. The stick hits the dog on the head and he drops the sack. He barks loudly and runs away. + +Tom and Anna hug each other. They are happy that the dog is gone. They look at their sack and see that it is torn and empty. They are sad that their treasure is gone. + +"Let's go home, Anna. We can make a new treasure tomorrow." Tom says. + +"OK, Tom. But next time, let's be more careful with our sack." Anna says. They hold hands and walk back to their house. +Ben was sick. He had a bad cough and a hot head. He did not want to play or eat. He only wanted to sleep. His mom was worried. She gave him some medicine to make him feel better. + +"Drink this, Ben. It will help you stop coughing and cool your head," she said. + +Ben did not like the medicine. It was bitter and sticky. He made a face and spat it out. + +"Yuck! I don't want it! It's gross!" he said. + +His mom was patient. She hugged him and spoke in a calm voice. + +"I know, Ben. It's not yummy. But you need it to get well. If you drink it, you will end your sickness soon. And then you can play and eat and have fun again. Don't you want that?" she said. + +Ben thought about it. He did want to play and eat and have fun. He did not want to be sick anymore. He nodded his head. + +"Okay, mom. I will try it. But can I have some juice after?" he said. + +His mom smiled and kissed his cheek. + +"Of course, Ben. You can have some juice after. You are a brave boy. I'm proud of you," she said. + +She gave him the medicine again. This time, Ben swallowed it. He made a face, but he did not spit it out. He drank some juice to wash it down. He felt a little better. He snuggled with his mom and closed his eyes. + +"Thank you, mom. I love you," he said. + +"I love you too, Ben. Sleep well. You will be better soon," she said. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play in the park every day. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also like to look at the flowers, the birds and the bugs. + +One day, Lily and Max decide to go for a walk in the woods. They want to see more amazing things. They hold hands and follow a path. They see a big tree, a small pond and a fluffy rabbit. They are very happy. + +But then, they forget where they came from. They look around and they don't see the park. They only see more trees and more paths. They are lost. They are scared. They don't know what to do. + +"Max, I want to go back to the park. I miss the swings and the slide and the seesaw. And I miss Mommy and Daddy. How can we find them?" Lily says. + +"Don't worry, Lily. We will find them. We just have to follow the sun. The sun always goes to the park. Come on, let's walk this way." Max says. + +They walk and walk and walk. They hope to see the park soon. They hope to see Mommy and Daddy soon. They hope to be safe soon. They are brave. They are best friends. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play with their toys and make things. One day, they found a big box of stickers in their room. They had many colors and shapes. + +"Let's decorate our faces with stickers!" Lily said. She took a pink heart and put it on her cheek. Tom took a blue star and put it on his forehead. + +They laughed and had fun. They put stickers on their eyes, ears, mouths and noses. They looked very funny. + +"Look at me, Lily! I have a tight nose!" Tom said. He had put a small sticker on his nose. It made his nose look very small and tight. + +Lily giggled. "You look silly, Tom! I have a big nose!" She had put a big sticker on her nose. It made her nose look very big and wide. + +They looked at each other and laughed more. They were happy. + +But then, their mom came in. She saw their faces and was surprised. + +"What have you done, Lily and Tom?" she asked. "Why did you decorate your faces with stickers?" + +Lily and Tom stopped laughing. They looked at their mom and felt sorry. + +"We were just playing, mom. We wanted to have fun," Lily said. + +"We didn't mean to make a mess, mom. We like stickers," Tom said. + +Mom smiled. She was not angry. She knew they were good kids. + +"I know, Lily and Tom. Stickers are fun. But they are not for your faces. They are for your books, papers and cards. They can hurt your skin and make it red," she said. + +She helped them take off the stickers gently. She gave them a wet cloth to clean their faces. + +"Next time, if you want to decorate something, ask me first. I can give you some ideas and help you," she said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They hugged their mom and said sorry. + +They learned their lesson. They never decorated their faces with stickers again. They decorated other things instead. They still had fun. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had a big box that they used as a car. They pretended to go on journeys to different places. + +One day, they decided to go to the zoo. They put on their hats and sunglasses and got in the box. Anna was the driver and Ben was the passenger. They made noises like a car and moved the box around the room. + +"Look, there is a lion!" Anna said, pointing to a picture on the wall. + +"Roar!" Ben said, making a scary face. + +They laughed and nodded. They liked the lion. + +They saw many other animals on their journey. They saw a monkey, a giraffe, a penguin and a snake. They had fun making sounds and faces like the animals. + +But then, they saw a crocodile. It was big and green and had many teeth. It looked mean and hungry. + +"Uh-oh," Anna said, feeling scared. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said, feeling scared too. + +They wanted to go away from the crocodile. But the box was stuck. They could not move it. + +They started to cry. They were upset. They did not like the crocodile. + +They wished their mom or dad would come and help them. + +They heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. + +"Hi, kids. What are you doing?" she asked, opening the door. + +She saw the box, the pictures and the tears. + +"Oh, I see. You were on a journey to the zoo. How nice. But what happened? Why are you upset?" she asked, hugging them. + +They pointed to the crocodile. They told her it was scary and mean and hungry. + +She smiled and nodded. She understood. + +"Don't worry, my loves. The crocodile is not real. It is just a picture. It can't hurt you. You are safe with me. Come on, let's get out of the box and have a snack. How about some cookies and milk?" she said, lifting them up. + +They smiled and nodded. They liked cookies and milk. + +They followed their mom to the kitchen. They felt better. + +They decided to go on another journey tomorrow. But not to the zoo. Maybe to the moon. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with toys. Yesterday, they had many toys on the floor. Mom said, "Please organize your toys. Put them in the box." Tom and Anna did not listen. They kept playing. + +Mom came back and saw the mess. She was angry. She said, "No more playing. Time to clean up. Now!" Tom and Anna were sad. They did not want to stop playing. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We will organize our toys." + +Tom and Anna started to put the toys in the box. But they did not agree on how to do it. Tom wanted to put the cars first. Anna wanted to put the dolls first. They argued. They pulled the toys. They made more mess. + +Mom came back and saw the fight. She was more angry. She said, "Stop it. You are not friends. You are not nice. You are in trouble. Go to your rooms." Tom and Anna were more sad. They did not want to go to their rooms. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We will organize our toys." + +Tom and Anna went to their rooms. They were quiet. They thought about what they did. They felt bad. They missed each other. They wanted to be friends again. They wanted to organize their toys together. They wanted to make Mom happy. They said, "Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Anna. Let's be friends. Let's organize our toys." +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy trucks in the backyard. They liked to load the trucks with sand, rocks and leaves and drive them around. They pretended they were staff at a big construction site. + +"Look, I have a big load of sand!" Ben said, showing his truck to Lily. + +"That's good, Ben. But I have a bigger load of rocks!" Lily said, lifting her truck. + +They laughed and drove their trucks to a pile of leaves. They wanted to make a leaf fort. + +But then they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, their loyal dog. He ran towards them, wagging his tail. He wanted to play too. + +"Hi, Rex!" Ben and Lily said. They loved Rex. He was their best friend. + +But Rex did not see their trucks. He only saw the pile of leaves. He jumped into it, scattering the leaves everywhere. He made a big mess. + +"Rex, no!" Ben and Lily shouted. "You ruined our leaf fort!" + +Rex looked at them with his big eyes. He did not understand. He thought they were happy. He licked their faces. + +Ben and Lily sighed. They could not be mad at Rex. He was too cute and friendly. + +"OK, Rex. You can play with us. But be careful with our trucks!" Ben said. + +"Come on, let's load them again. And maybe we can find some sticks to make a stronger fort!" Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged Rex. They loaded their trucks again and drove them to a new spot. They had fun together. Rex was their loyal staff. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play dress up. They have many hats and shoes and clothes. They also have some animal ears and tails. They can pretend to be cats or dogs or rabbits or anything they want. + +One day, they want to play dress up, but they have a problem. They only have one cat tail. Lily and Tom both love cats. They both want to wear the cat tail. They do not want to share. They do not want to wear a different tail. + +"Give me the cat tail!" Lily says. "I saw it first!" + +"No, I want the cat tail!" Tom says. "I like it more!" + +They pull and tug on the cat tail. It is hard to hold. They are not happy. They are angry. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She comes into the room. She sees Lily and Tom fighting over the cat tail. She is not happy. She is sad. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"We both want the cat tail!" Lily and Tom say. "We both want to be cats!" + +Mom shakes her head. She has an idea. She picks up the cat tail. She holds it in front of Lily and Tom. + +"Listen," Mom says. "You can both be cats. But you have to choose. You can take turns with the cat tail. Or you can wear a different tail. Or you can make your own tail. Or you can be something else. But you have to stop fighting. Fighting is not nice. Fighting is not fun. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They look at the cat tail. They look at Mom. They think. They nod. + +"Okay," Lily says. "I will choose first. I will wear the cat tail now. And Tom can wear it later." + +"Okay," Tom says. "I will choose next. I will wear the dog tail now. And Lily can wear it later." + +Mom smiles. She gives Lily the cat tail. She gives Tom the dog tail. She helps them put on their ears and clothes. They look like a cat and a dog. They are happy. They are friends. + +"Thank you, Mom," Lily and Tom say. "You are smart. You are kind." + +"You're welcome," Mom says. "You are good. You are sweet. Now, go and play. And have fun. And be nice to each other." + +Lily and Tom hug Mom. They run to the living room. They play dress up. They pretend to be a cat and a dog. They chase and jump and cuddle. They have fun. They are nice to each other. They are happy. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They liked to run, jump, and slide on the grass and the swings. Spot liked to chase the birds and the squirrels. He was a very fast and smart dog. + +But then the sky became dark and the wind became strong. Ben and Mia heard a loud boom. It was thunder. They saw a bright flash. It was lightning. They were scared. They wanted to go home. + +"Come on, Spot! We have to find shelter!" Ben shouted. He grabbed Mia's hand and looked for a place to hide from the storm. He saw a big tree with a hole in its trunk. "There! We can go inside the tree!" + +They ran towards the tree, but Spot did not follow. He saw something shiny on the ground. It was a metal can. He wanted to play with it. He picked it up with his mouth and shook it. It made a loud noise. He liked the noise. + +"Spot, no! That's not a toy! That's dangerous!" Mia cried. She tried to get the can from Spot, but he ran away. He was having fun. + +Ben and Mia followed Spot, but they were not fast enough. Spot ran across the road, where a big car was coming. The car honked its horn. Spot did not hear it. He was too busy with the can. + +The car was very close to Spot. Ben and Mia screamed. They thought Spot was going to get hit. They were very sad. + +But then, something happened. A man jumped out of the car and grabbed Spot. He pulled him away from the road. He saved him. He was a hero. + +"Are you okay, boy?" the man asked Spot. He checked him for injuries. He was fine. He dropped the can and licked the man's face. He was happy. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Ben and Mia said to the man. They hugged him and Spot. They were relieved. + +"Who are you?" Ben asked the man. + +"I'm a firefighter. I was on my way to the station when I saw your dog. He was very clumsy. He almost caused an accident. You should be more careful with him," the man said. + +"We're sorry. We were playing in the park when the storm came. We were looking for shelter. We didn't see the can. We love Spot. He's our best friend," Mia said. + +"I understand. He's a good dog. But he needs to learn some manners. Maybe you can teach him some tricks. Like how to sit, stay, and come. That would be fun and useful," the man said. + +"That's a good idea. We'll try that. Thank you for saving him. You're very brave and kind," Ben said. + +"You're welcome. Now, let's get you to a safe place. The storm is getting worse. Come on, I'll take you to the fire station. There's plenty of shelter there. And some snacks and toys. And some other friendly dogs. You'll like it there," the man said. + +He helped Ben, Mia, and Spot into his car. He drove them to the fire station. They were warm and dry. They made some new friends. They learned some new things. They had a lot of fun. + +They were happy. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a red whistle in their room. They did not know who gave it to them, but they thought it was fun to blow it and make loud noises. + +"Let's play a game with the whistle," said Tim. "You be the cook and I be the customer. You serve me food and I blow the whistle when I like it." + +"OK," said Kim. "But you have to be nice and say thank you." + +Kim put on an apron and a hat and pretended to cook in the kitchen. She brought a plate of cookies to Tim and said, "Here you go, sir. Enjoy your food." + +Tim took a bite of a cookie and blew the whistle. "This is yummy," he said. "Thank you, cook." + +Kim smiled and went back to the kitchen. She brought another plate of fruits to Tim and said, "Here you go, sir. Some healthy snacks for you." + +Tim took a bite of an apple and blew the whistle. "This is crunchy," he said. "Thank you, cook." + +Kim was happy and went back to the kitchen. She brought a glass of milk to Tim and said, "Here you go, sir. Some drink for you." + +Tim took a sip of milk and blew the whistle. "This is cold," he said. "Thank you, cook." + +Kim was very pleased and went back to the kitchen. She wanted to surprise Tim with a cake. She put some candles on the cake and lit them. She carried the cake to Tim and said, "Here you go, sir. A special treat for you." + +Tim saw the cake and blew the whistle. "This is awesome," he said. "Thank you, cook." + +But when he blew the whistle, the candles blew out and the cake caught fire. The fire spread to the tablecloth and the curtains. Tim and Kim screamed and ran out of the room. Their mom and dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw the fire and called the firemen. The firemen came and put out the fire. They scolded Tim and Kim for playing with fire and the whistle. They said the whistle was a fire alarm and it was not a toy. They said Tim and Kim were very lucky that they did not get hurt. + +Tim and Kim felt very sorry and ashamed. They apologized to their mom and dad and the firemen. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should not play with things that they do not know. They learned that they should be careful and safe. They learned that they should listen to their elders and follow the rules. They learned that the whistle was not a fun toy, but a serious tool. +Tommy liked waffles. He liked them with butter and honey. He liked them for breakfast and sometimes for snack. But today, he had a problem. His mom was busy on the phone and his dad was not home. He wanted a waffle, but he did not know how to make one. + +He saw the waffle maker on the counter. He saw the batter in the fridge. He saw the butter and the honey in the cupboard. He thought he could make a waffle by himself. He was a big boy, after all. He climbed on a chair and reached for the waffle maker. But it was too heavy and too hot. He dropped it on the floor and it made a loud noise. + +"Tommy, what are you doing?" his mom asked, running to the kitchen. She saw the waffle maker, the batter, the butter and the honey all over the floor. She saw Tommy with a sad face and a burn on his hand. She was angry and worried. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted a waffle. I tried to make one. But it was too hard. It hurt me. I need help," Tommy said, crying. + +"Oh, Tommy, you should have asked me for help. You can't make a waffle by yourself. It's not safe. It's not normal. You could have hurt yourself more. Come here, let me hug you and put some ice on your hand. Then I'll make you a waffle, OK?" his mom said, picking him up and kissing him. + +"OK, mom. I love you. And I love waffles. But next time, I'll ask for help," Tommy said, smiling. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in different seasons. In summer, they go to the park and swing on the swings. In autumn, they go to the woods and jump in the leaves. In winter, they go to the hill and slide on the snow. In spring, they go to the garden and look at the flowers. + +One day, in spring, Anna and Ben go to the garden. They see a big butterfly. It has many colors on its wings. They want to touch it, but it flies away. + +"Where did it go?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe it went to find more flowers," Ben says. + +They follow the butterfly. It goes from one flower to another. It looks happy. + +"Can we be friends with the butterfly?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, we can. But we have to be kind and gentle. We can't catch it or hurt it. We can only watch it and say hello," Ben says. + +They do what Ben says. They are kind and gentle. They watch the butterfly and say hello. The butterfly likes them. It comes closer and lands on Anna's hand. It tickles her. + +"Wow, it likes me!" Anna says. + +"It likes you because you are kind and gentle. Just like me," Ben says. + +They smile at each other. They are happy. They have a new friend. The butterfly. +Sara did not like Sunday. Sunday was the day she had to go to church with her mom and dad. She had to wear a dress and shoes that hurt her feet. She had to sit still and be quiet for a long time. She had to listen to a man talk about things she did not understand. She hated Sunday. + +One Sunday, Sara had a plan. She hid her dress and shoes under her bed. She put on her jeans and sneakers. She told her mom and dad she was ready to go. They did not look at her. They were busy and late. They got in the car and drove to church. + +When they got to church, Sara's mom and dad saw what she was wearing. They were very angry. They said she was rude and disrespectful. They said she had to go back home and change. They said she could not come to church with them. They said she was a poor girl. + +Sara felt sad and sorry. She did not mean to make them angry. She just wanted to be comfortable and happy. She realized she did not hate Sunday. She hated being alone. She wished she could go to church with her mom and dad. She wished she could say she was sorry. She wished she could be a good girl. +Tom and Lily were very happy. They were going to the festival with Mom and Dad. The festival had many fun things. There were balloons, games, music, and food. Tom and Lily wanted to see everything. + +But it was very cold that day. The wind was blowing hard. Tom and Lily did not have warm clothes. They only had thin jackets and hats. Mom and Dad told them to wear more layers, but they did not listen. They wanted to look cool and pretty. + +At the festival, Tom and Lily started to shiver. They felt very cold and tired. They did not enjoy the fun things. They wanted to go home. But Mom and Dad wanted to stay longer. They had paid a lot of money for the tickets. They told Tom and Lily to stop complaining and have fun. + +Tom and Lily felt very sorry. They wished they had listened to Mom and Dad. They realized that being warm and comfortable was more important than looking cool and pretty. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to Mom and Dad and asked for forgiveness. Mom and Dad hugged them and said they loved them. They gave them some hot chocolate and a blanket. They decided to go home early and watch a movie together. Tom and Lily felt warm and happy. They thanked Mom and Dad for taking them to the festival. They promised to wear more layers next time. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. Lily had a red car and Max had a blue car. They zoomed and vroomed around the carpet. + +"Look, Lily, I'm faster than you!" Max said, as he passed her car. + +"No, you're not, Max, I'm catching up!" Lily said, as she chased his car. + +They reached the end of the carpet, where there was a big button on the wall. It was the button for the fan. Lily and Max had never pressed it before. They wondered what it would do. + +"Let's press it, Lily, maybe it will make something fun happen!" Max said, as he grabbed the button with his hand. + +"Okay, Max, but be careful, maybe it will make something bad happen!" Lily said, as she grabbed the button with her other hand. + +They pushed the button together, and suddenly, the fan started to spin. It was very fast and very loud. It made a whooshing sound and blew air all over the living room. Lily and Max felt the wind on their faces and hair. Their toy cars flew away from the carpet and landed on the sofa. + +"Wow, Lily, this is so cool!" Max said, as he laughed and clapped his hands. + +"Wow, Max, this is so powerful!" Lily said, as she smiled and nodded her head. + +They liked the fan, but they also liked their toy cars. They decided to turn off the fan and get their cars back. They grabbed the button again and pushed it. The fan stopped spinning and the wind stopped blowing. Lily and Max ran to the sofa and picked up their cars. + +"Let's play with our cars again, Lily, they are fun too!" Max said, as he hugged his blue car. + +"Let's play with our cars again, Max, they are fun too!" Lily said, as she hugged her red car. + +They went back to the carpet and played with their cars. They zoomed and vroomed and had a good time. They also looked at the button on the wall and wondered what else it could do. Maybe they would press it again another day. +One night, Anna and Ben looked at the sky from their window. They saw many stars and a big moon. They also saw a bright light with a long tail. It was a comet. + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +"That is a comet. It is a rock that flies very fast in the sky. Sometimes it comes close to the earth, and we can see it," Ben explained. + +"Wow, it is so pretty. I wish I could fly like a comet," Anna said. + +"Me too. But comets are very hot and dangerous. They can burn things and make loud noises. We are better off staying here," Ben said. + +Anna and Ben watched the comet for a while. They wondered where it came from and where it was going. They felt small and modest in front of the big sky. + +Then they heard their mom calling them. It was time for bed. + +"Good night, comet. Maybe we will see you again someday," Anna said. + +"Good night, comet. Thank you for making the sky beautiful," Ben said. + +They closed their window and went to bed. They dreamed of comets and stars and flying. +Lily loved roses. She had a rose garden with many colors. Red, pink, yellow, white. She liked to smell them and touch them gently. She also liked to give them to her friends and family. + +One night, Lily saw something amazing. One of her roses was glowing. It was a bright blue rose that she had never seen before. It sparkled like a star in the dark. Lily ran to the rose and picked it up. It was warm and soft in her hand. + +She heard a voice say, "Hello, little girl. I am a magic rose. I came to visit you because you are so kind and sweet. You can make a wish and I will grant it for you." + +Lily was surprised and happy. She thought hard about what she wanted. She wished for a new friend. A friend who would play with her and love her. + +The rose said, "Your wish is granted. Look behind you." + +Lily turned around and saw a cute puppy. It was white and fluffy and had a blue bow on its head. It wagged its tail and licked her face. Lily giggled and hugged the puppy. It was adorable. + +"Thank you, magic rose. You are the best," Lily said. + +"You are welcome, Lily. You are a wonderful girl. I hope you and your puppy will be very happy together. Good night," the rose said. + +The rose stopped glowing and became a normal blue rose. Lily put it in a vase and took it to her room. She cuddled with her puppy on her bed and fell asleep with a smile. She had a new friend and a magic rose. She was very lucky. +Ben was a boy who liked to dream. He dreamed of flying in the sky, swimming in the sea, and playing with animals. He had a big book of stories that he read every night before bed. + +One night, he dreamed of a hairy pig. The pig was pink and fluffy, and had a curly tail. He was very friendly and funny, and he invited Ben to join him on his farm. Ben was happy and followed the pig. + +They saw many things on the farm: cows, sheep, chickens, and horses. The pig told Ben their names and what they liked to eat. Ben learned a lot and had fun. He gave the animals some food and petted them gently. + +Then they came to a big mud puddle. The pig said, "This is my favorite place. Do you want to join me?" Ben looked at the mud and felt unsure. He did not like to get dirty. He said, "No, thank you. I think I will stay here." + +The pig shrugged and said, "Okay, suit yourself. But you are missing out on a lot of fun." He jumped into the puddle and splashed around. He rolled and squealed and made bubbles. He looked very happy. + +Ben watched the pig and felt curious. He wondered what it was like to play in the mud. He thought maybe it was not so bad. He decided to try it. He took off his shoes and socks and stepped into the puddle. He felt the mud squish between his toes. He smiled and said, "This feels nice." + +He ran and jumped and splashed with the pig. He laughed and made noises. He felt free and joyful. He forgot about being clean and tidy. He just enjoyed the moment. + +He woke up the next morning and remembered his dream. He smiled and said, "That was a good dream. I learned something new. Sometimes it is good to try new things and have fun. Being dirty is not so bad. You can always wash later." + +He got up and went to the bathroom. He saw his face in the mirror. It was covered in mud. He gasped and said, "Oh no! How did this happen?" He realized he had slept with his book on his pillow. The book had a picture of a hairy pig on the cover. Some of the ink had rubbed off on his face. He laughed and said, "Oops. I guess I really dreamed of a hairy pig." + +He washed his face and got ready for the day. He took his book and went to the kitchen. He saw his mom and dad. They looked at him and smiled. They said, "Good morning, Ben. Did you have a good sleep? You look very happy." + +Ben said, "Yes, I did. I had a wonderful dream. Do you want to hear it?" He told them his dream and what he learned. They listened and nodded. They said, "That sounds like a great dream, Ben. We are proud of you for being brave and adventurous. You are growing up fast." + +Ben hugged them and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you. And I love my hairy pig." He opened his book and showed them the picture. They laughed and said, "We love your hairy pig too. He is very cute. Maybe we can visit a real farm someday and see some real pigs." + +Ben said, "That would be awesome. I would like that very much." He ate his breakfast and thought about his dream. He felt happy and excited. He wondered what he would dream of next. +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play in the garden. They had a big fence around the garden to keep them safe. One day, they decided to make a cake with mud and leaves. They found a big bowl and a wooden spoon and started to stir the mud and leaves together. + +"Look, our cake is almost ready!" Mia said. "We just need some flowers to decorate it." + +"Good idea!" Tim said. "Let's go and pick some flowers from the flower bed." + +They ran to the flower bed and picked some yellow and purple flowers. They were careful not to hurt the plants. They brought the flowers back to the bowl and put them on top of the mud cake. + +"Wow, our cake looks beautiful!" Tim said. "Do you think Mom and Dad will like it?" + +"Of course they will!" Mia said. "They love everything we make. They are very reliable. They always tell us the truth and help us when we need it." + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy to have such reliable parents and such a fun garden. They left the cake on the fence and went to look for more things to play with. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But then Tom fell down from the swing and hurt his knee. He cried and cried. Lila ran to him and hugged him. + +"Tom, Tom, are you OK?" she asked. + +"It hurts, it hurts!" Tom said. "I want Mommy!" + +Lila looked around. She saw a lady with a red cross on her shirt. She was a nurse. Lila waved to her and called, "Help, help! My friend is hurt!" + +The nurse came over and looked at Tom's knee. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, little one. It's just a small cut. I have a band-aid for you. It will make you feel better and heal your knee." + +She put the band-aid on Tom's knee and gave him a sticker. Tom stopped crying and smiled. He said, "Thank you, nurse. You are very nice." + +The nurse said, "You're welcome, Tom. You are very brave. Now you can go back to playing with your friend. Have fun!" + +Lila and Tom hugged the nurse and said, "Bye, bye!" + +They ran back to the swing and the slide. They were happy again. They had a victory over the hurt. They forgot about the empty feeling in their knee. They only felt the joy of playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to visit her grandma who lived far away. One day, Lily's mom said they were going to visit grandma, but Lily didn't want to go. She was feeling very tired and just wanted to stay home and watch TV. + +Lily's mom convinced her to go, but Lily was very selfish and didn't want to play with her grandma. She just wanted to sleep. After a while, Lily started to yawn and her grandma knew she was tired. Grandma suggested they take a nap together, but Lily refused. + +Later that day, Lily's mom got a call from grandma. She said Lily had fallen asleep and wouldn't wake up. They rushed to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had fallen into a deep sleep and never woke up. From that day on, Lily's mom always reminded her to never be selfish and to always appreciate the time she had with loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy made her broccoli for dinner. Lily didn't like broccoli because it tasted yucky to her. She ate her other food but left the broccoli on her plate. + +Lily's mommy told her that if she ate her broccoli, she would get strong like her favorite superhero. Lily didn't believe her mommy, but she decided to try it anyway. She took a small bite of the broccoli and chewed it slowly. + +To her surprise, it didn't taste as bad as she thought it would. She ate more and more until all the broccoli was gone. Lily felt proud of herself for trying something new and getting stronger. From that day on, she ate broccoli every time it was served because she knew it was good for her. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals. There was a rabbit, a dog, and a cat. They were all friends and liked to play together. One day, the rabbit started to tease the cat. The cat did not like it and started to cry. The dog saw this and told the rabbit to stop teasing the cat. The rabbit felt bad and said sorry. The dog and the cat forgave the rabbit and they all played together again, but this time they were gentle with each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy cow named Betsy. Betsy lived on a farm with lots of other animals. Every morning, the farmer came to the barn to milk Betsy. Betsy didn't like being milked, but she knew it was important. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the farm. She noticed that Betsy looked sad. Lily asked the farmer why Betsy was sad. The farmer told Lily that Betsy missed her calf, who had been taken away to another farm. + +Lily felt sad for Betsy too. She asked the farmer if she could help. The farmer said yes, and Lily spent the rest of the day playing with Betsy and giving her lots of love. Betsy was no longer sad, and even gave Lily some milk as a thank you. From that day on, Lily visited Betsy every time she came to the farm, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a big, pink ball in the water. Lily wanted to get it, but it was too deep for her. + +Her daddy said, "I can dive down and get it for you." Lily was so happy. Her daddy dove down and got the ball. + +Later that day, Lily went to get a snack from the refrigerator. She opened the door and saw something strange. It was the pink ball from the pool, but it was all flat and squished! + +Lily remembered her daddy diving down to get the ball and realized that it must have fallen out of his pocket and into the refrigerator. She laughed and showed her mommy and daddy the funny, flat ball. They all had a good laugh and Lily was happy to have her ball back, even if it was a bit squished. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very hungry and wanted to find some food. She flew around the trees and the flowers but couldn't find anything to eat. She saw a mailbox and thought maybe there was food inside. + +Tweetie flew inside the mailbox and saw a lot of letters. She forgot that she was looking for food and started to read the letters. She read a letter from a little girl who was sad because her dog was sick. + +Tweetie felt weak because she didn't like to see anyone sad. She flew back to the little girl's house and sang a beautiful song outside her window. The little girl heard the song and felt happy again. From that day on, Tweetie always remembered to help others and never forgot the power of kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. One day, Timmy was playing with his friends when he heard a funny joke. He rushed over to tell his friends the joke, but he tripped and fell down. His friends laughed and Timmy laughed too, even though he hurt himself. + +Timmy's mom noticed that he was limping and asked him what happened. Timmy told her the joke and his mom laughed too. She said, "You are so flexible, Timmy. You can still laugh even when you're hurt." + +Later that day, Timmy's friends came over to play again. Timmy told them another joke and they all laughed. But then, something bad happened. Timmy's friends started to make fun of him and said mean things. Timmy felt sad and didn't want to play with them anymore. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was upset and asked him what happened. Timmy told her what his friends did and his mom gave him a hug. She said, "It's okay, Timmy. You don't need friends who make fun of you. You are a kind and funny boy." Timmy felt better, but he learned an important lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the shore of the lake near her house. She would build sandcastles and collect pretty shells. + +One day, Lily saw a big boat sailing towards the shore. She admired the boat and wished she could go on an adventure like that. But the boat got stuck on a stubborn rock and couldn't move. + +Lily knew she had to help. She ran to get her dad's tools and together they worked to free the boat. The sailors were so grateful and gave Lily a special seashell as a thank you. + +From that day on, Lily knew that even though she was small, she could do big things. And she continued to admire the boats that sailed by, knowing that she had helped one of them in a special way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a lizard hiding behind a rock. It was green and had a long tail. + +Lily was so happy to discover the lizard. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. But when she picked it up, she saw that it looked sad. The lizard's eyes were droopy and it didn't move much. + +Lily knew she had to help the lizard. She carefully put it in a box with some leaves and water. She watched it closely and gave it some bugs to eat. After a few days, the lizard started to look much better. It was moving around and its eyes were bright again. + +Lily was so happy that she could help the sad lizard. She let it go back outside, but she knew it would always be her special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily went to bed and fell asleep. But in the middle of the night, she woke up and felt scared. She couldn't remember where she was or who she was with. She felt bad and started to cry. + +Her mom came to her room and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she forgot where she was and who she was with. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You're at home, and you're safe with me." Lily felt better and went back to sleep. The next morning, she woke up and remembered everything. She was happy and played with her toys again. She didn't forget anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and dress up in different clothes. But her closet was always messy and she couldn't find what she was looking for. + +One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, let's sort through your closet together. We can make it look nice and organized." Lily was excited to help and they started to take out all the clothes and toys from the closet. + +After a while, they had successfully sorted everything into different piles. Lily's mom said, "Look how nice and neat your closet looks now! It's much easier to find what you need when everything has a place." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She learned that sorting things can make life easier and more successful. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her closet tidy and organized. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her dolls and her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom gave her a box of crayons to use. Lily was very excited because she loved to draw. + +She picked up a red crayon and started to draw a picture of her family. She used different colors to make their clothes and hair look pretty. She even used some glitter to add texture to the picture. + +But then, Lily's big brother came in and started to be bossy. He told her that her drawing wasn't good enough and that she should start over. Lily felt very sad and didn't want to draw anymore. But her mom told her that it's okay to make mistakes and that she should keep drawing because she's very talented. So Lily picked up her crayons again and started to draw a beautiful flower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweets all day long. One day, her mommy told her that eating too much sugar is not good for her health. Lily didn't listen and kept eating candy every day. + +One day, Lily became sick and had to go to the doctor. The doctor said that eating too much sugar made her body weak and sick. Lily became sad and realized that she needed to become wise and make better choices about what she eats. + +Lily's mommy helped her learn about healthy foods and how to make better choices. Lily became wise and started eating more fruits and vegetables. She felt better and stronger every day. Now, Lily only eats candy as a special treat and she is happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw an ugly fence that surrounded her garden. She didn't like it and thought it was not pretty. + +Lily decided to take the fence down so that her garden could look beautiful. But then her mommy told her that the fence was there to protect her garden from animals and strangers. Lily realized that the fence was important to keep her safe. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things may not look pretty, but they are there for a reason. It's important to understand why things are there before we decide to take them down. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a big dog coming towards them. Timmy got scared and ran away, but his friends stood still. + +One of his friends said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you." He stood in front of Timmy and the dog. The dog was barking, but the friend didn't move. Another friend said, "I'll go get the guard!" She ran to the guard who was nearby. + +The guard came running with a stick and scared the dog away. Timmy was so happy that his friends protected him. He said, "Thank you for protecting me, you are the best friends ever!" From that day on, Timmy knew that his friends would always be there to protect him. +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 friend Timmy were playing hide and seek. Timmy hid behind a big tree and Lily couldn't find him. She looked and looked but it was getting dark outside and she was getting scared. + +Suddenly, Timmy jumped out from behind the tree and shouted "I completed the game! You couldn't find me!" Lily was so happy to see her friend and they both laughed. Timmy said "let's go home quick before it gets too dark." Lily agreed and they ran all the way home together. They were both safe and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a pretty leaf on the ground. It was green and light. + +Lily picked up the leaf and showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look, Timmy! I found a leaf!" she said. + +Timmy looked at the leaf and said, "Wow, that's cool! Let's zoom around and see if we can find more leaves!" + +So, Lily and Timmy ran around the park, looking for more leaves. They found lots of them! They even found some that were yellow and orange. + +Lily and Timmy had so much fun playing together and finding leaves. They couldn't wait to come back to the park and do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to eat his breakfast on a big, blue plate. One day, Max's mom made him an amazing breakfast with pancakes and fruit. Max was so happy and said, "Mom, this breakfast is amazing!" + +Max's little sister, Lily, wanted to eat breakfast with Max on his big, blue plate. Max said, "Sure, Lily, you can join me!" Lily was so happy to eat with her big brother. + +As they ate their breakfast, Max asked Lily, "Do you like the pancakes?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, they are yummy!" Max smiled and said, "I'm glad you like them. We should eat breakfast together more often!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a potato that she loved very much. It was her favorite thing in the whole world. One day, she went to the park to play with her potato. But when she got there, she saw another little girl holding a potato too. She was confused because she thought her potato was the only one in the world. + +The other little girl saw the confusion on her face and said, "Don't worry, we can play together. Our potatoes can be friends too." The little girl was happy to hear this and they played together all day. When it was time to go home, the little girl didn't want to leave her potato behind. But the other little girl said, "Your potato belongs with you, and my potato belongs with me. But we can still be friends." + +The little girl understood and went home with her potato, feeling happy and grateful for her new friend. From that day on, she knew that even though things may seem confusing at first, there is always a way to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry, so her mommy made her a yummy dish for dinner. But Lily didn't know what was in it. It was an unknown dish! + +Lily tried to guess what was in the dish. She saw some green things, so she guessed it was broccoli. She tasted something sweet, so she guessed it was carrots. But she still didn't know for sure what was in the dish. + +Finally, Lily asked her mommy what was in the dish. Her mommy told her it was a surprise - a new kind of pasta with lots of yummy vegetables mixed in. Lily was so happy to know what was in the dish, and she ate it all up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved music and wanted to play the trumpet. One day, he saw a trumpet in a store and asked his mom to take him there. His mom said yes and they went to the store. Timmy saw the trumpet and wanted to take it home. His mom bought it for him and Timmy was so happy. + +Timmy practiced playing the trumpet every day. He was honest with himself and knew he needed to practice a lot to get better. One day, Timmy was playing the trumpet in his backyard and his neighbors heard him. They were so impressed with his playing that they asked him to play at their party. Timmy was nervous but he said yes. + +At the party, Timmy played the trumpet and everyone loved it. They clapped and cheered for him. Timmy was so happy that he took a bow. From that day on, Timmy knew that practicing the trumpet every day and being honest with himself was the key to becoming a great musician. +Once upon a time, there was a fast car. The car could speed down the road really quickly. It was red and had big wheels. It was very attractive to look at. + +One day, the car drove past a house with a broken bulb outside. The bulb was not working and the house was dark. The car felt sad for the house, so it stopped and asked if it could help. The people inside the house were happy and said yes. + +The car used its attractive headlights to light up the house. The people were happy and thanked the car for helping. The car felt proud that it could help someone in need. From that day on, the car always looked out for others and used its speed and attractive lights to help those who needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write stories in her pretty journal. One day, Lily went to the park to play. While she was there, she saw a boy crying. She recognized him from her school. + +Lily went over to the boy and asked him what was wrong. The boy told her that he lost his favorite toy. Lily wanted to help him find it, so she asked him what it looked like. The boy described the toy, and Lily recognized it as a toy she had seen earlier. + +Lily went back to where she saw the toy and found it. She gave it back to the boy, and he stopped crying. The boy was very happy and thanked Lily for helping him. Lily felt happy too because she did a good thing. She learned that helping others is important, and it makes you feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat that could sail on the sea. The boat had a wise captain who loved to explore new places. One day, the captain sailed the boat to a small island and found a garage. + +Inside the garage, the captain met a man who said, "I have a special potion that can make you even wiser." The captain was curious and drank the potion. Suddenly, he started to feel sick and his boat started to sink. + +The man in the garage laughed and said, "You should have been wise enough to not trust a stranger." The captain realized his mistake, but it was too late. His boat sank and he was stranded on the island. From that day on, the captain learned to be more careful and never trust anyone he didn't know. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max lived in the jungle with his friends. One day, Max found a new toy. It was a shiny red ball. + +Max was so happy with his new toy that he wanted to show it to his friend, Timmy. Max ran to Timmy's tree and shouted, "Look, look! I have a new toy!" + +Timmy was so excited for Max and said, "Wow, that's so cool! Can I play with it too?" + +Max said, "Sure, but I have to mail it to you first." Max put the ball in a box and mailed it to Timmy. + +A few days later, Timmy received the box in the mail. He was so happy to have Max's new toy. They played together in the jungle all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a bush with pretty flowers on it. She wanted to pick the flowers, but her mommy told her not to because it was not nice to take things that did not belong to her. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a bossy boy from her school step on the flowers and break them. Lily felt bad for the flowers and realized that it was not nice to harm things that were not hers. She learned that it was important to be kind and respectful to everything around her, even bushes with pretty flowers. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always be gentle and kind to the plants and animals in her backyard. She felt happy knowing that she was doing the right thing and taking care of the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate so much that she always had a chocolate bar in her pocket. One day, while she was walking in the park, she saw a squirrel. "Hello, Mr. Squirrel!" said Lily. "Do you want some chocolate?" The squirrel waved his tail and said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily gave the squirrel a piece of chocolate and he ate it happily. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big, scary dog! The squirrel was so scared that he pretended to be dead. Lily picked up the squirrel and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Squirrel. I will protect you." + +The dog ran towards them, but Lily stood in front of the squirrel and waved her arms. "Go away, dog! Leave us alone!" she shouted. The dog barked and barked, but Lily didn't move. Finally, the dog got tired and ran away. "Thank you, Lily," said the squirrel. "You are my hero!" From that day on, Lily and the squirrel were the best of friends and they always shared their chocolate together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily was happy to help, so she followed her mom to the laundry room. + +Lily's mom showed her how to lift the basket full of dirty clothes and put them in the washing machine. Lily tried her best, but the basket was heavy. "It's too heavy, Mommy," said Lily. "Can you help me?" + +"Of course, sweetie," said Lily's mom. "Let's do it together." They lifted the basket and poured the clothes into the washing machine. As they were putting the clothes in, Lily noticed a noisy thread hanging from her shirt. "Look, Mommy! A noisy thread!" she said, pointing to the thread. + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a loose thread. We need to cut it so it doesn't get caught in the washing machine." She took a pair of scissors and carefully cut the thread. "There, all done!" said Lily's mom. "Now let's start the washing machine." Lily clapped her hands and said, "Yay! We did it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance all day long. One day, she saw a wide open field and decided to dance there. She rushed to the field and started to dance. + +Suddenly, a little boy named Max appeared. He wanted to dance too, but there wasn't enough space for both of them. "This is my dancing spot," said Lily. "No, it's mine," said Max. They started to argue and couldn't decide who was right. + +Just then, a kind old lady came by and said, "Why don't you both dance together? There is enough space for everyone to dance." Lily and Max looked at each other and smiled. They danced together and had lots of fun. From that day on, they danced together every time they saw each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Betsy. Betsy loved to play all day long and never wanted to go to bed. One day, her mommy bunny told her a story about a little bird who was always sleepy because he never slept enough. + +Betsy listened carefully and realized that she didn't want to be like the little bird. She wanted to be healthy and happy. So, she decided to cover herself with a warm blanket and go to sleep at the same minute every night. + +From that day on, Betsy slept like a baby and woke up feeling refreshed and ready to play. She learned that it's important to take care of yourself and get enough sleep. The moral of the story is that being sleepy is okay, but it's important to get enough rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books every evening before bed. His mom would always pick out a great book for him to read. + +One evening, Timmy's mom picked out a book about a big red dog. Timmy thought it was a great book and he loved looking at the pictures. He read the book all by himself and felt very proud. + +After he finished reading, Timmy went to bed feeling happy. He knew he would have sweet dreams because he read a great book. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob loved to play in the forest and eat carrots. One day, Bob saw a unique mushroom and wanted to eat it. But his friend, a little bird named Sammy, said the mushroom was dangerous and could make Bob sick. + +Bob didn't listen and ate the mushroom anyway. Soon, he felt sick and couldn't play anymore. Sammy was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, she had an idea. She flew to the river and brought back some water for Bob to drink. She said, "Bob, please drink this water. It will make you feel better." + +Bob drank the water and started to feel better. He thanked Sammy for being such a good friend and promised to never eat a dangerous mushroom again. From that day on, Bob and Sammy played together every day and looked out for each other in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who wore a thin bathrobe. He loved to hop around in his bathrobe, but sometimes he got cold. One day, the bunny felt a tickle in his nose and he sneezed so loud that his bathrobe flew off! + +The bunny was scared and didn't know what to do without his bathrobe. But then, his mommy came and gave him a warm hug. She told him that it was okay to sneeze and that he should always cover his nose with his paw. + +The bunny felt better and put his bathrobe back on. He hopped around happily, but this time he made sure to cover his nose when he felt a sneeze coming on. From that day on, the bunny always wore his bathrobe and remembered to cover his nose when he sneezed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink dress and play outside. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to visit her. Timmy wanted to play with Lily's toys but Lily didn't want to share. + +"Lily, can I play with your toys?" Timmy asked. + +"No, they are mine," Lily said. + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Lily's mom came outside with some gum. She gave each of the kids a piece and they started to chew. + +"This gum is hot," Timmy said. + +Lily didn't believe him and put the gum in her mouth. She quickly realized that Timmy was right, the gum was very hot. + +"Let's go inside and get some water," Lily said. + +Timmy smiled and they went inside to get some water. Lily learned that sharing is important and Timmy was happy to have a new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the rain. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's wet outside. You should wear your raincoat." + +Lily said, "But I don't want to wear my raincoat. I like getting wet." + +Mom looked worried and said, "I recommend wearing your raincoat so you don't get sick." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will wear my raincoat." + +And so, Lily put on her raincoat and went outside to play in the wet rain. She had so much fun splashing in the puddles and didn't get sick at all. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the gym. It was his favorite place to go. He loved to roll on the mats and swing on the bars. + +One day, Timmy went to the gym and saw that all his friends were playing a new game. It was very popular and everyone was having fun. Timmy wanted to play too, but his friends said he couldn't because he was too small. + +Timmy felt sad and went to sit by himself. But then, another little boy came over and asked him to play. They had so much fun rolling on the mats together. Timmy realized that it didn't matter if he wasn't playing the popular game, as long as he was having fun with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wise owl who lived in a tall tree. The owl was very old and had lots of wisdom. One day, a little bird came to the owl and asked, "Why are my tears wet?" The owl replied, "When you weep, your tears fall down your face and make it wet." The little bird didn't understand, so the owl explained, "Dry means something is not wet. When your tears stop falling, your face will be dry again." The little bird thanked the owl for his wisdom and flew away, feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to wear her shiny bracelet. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she noticed that her bracelet was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt troubled and sad. + +Lily's friends saw her struggle to find her bracelet and they all decided to help her. They searched high and low until one of them found the bracelet on the ground. Lily was so happy and grateful to her friends for helping her. She hugged them all and thanked them for their help. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her bracelet safe and secure. She knew that her friends would always be there to help her if she ever struggled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, her mom asked her to come inside and put on a clean cloth for dinner. Lily didn't want to go inside and said, "I don't want to behave, I want to play with my friends." + +Her mom said, "Lily, it's important to behave and listen to your parents. You can play with your friends after dinner." Lily put on her clean cloth and sat down to eat dinner with her family. + +After dinner, Lily's dad asked her a question. He said, "Lily, do you know what it means to be wise?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "Being wise means making good choices and listening to my parents." Her parents smiled and were proud of their wise little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little pigeon. She had soft feathers and delicate wings. One evening, as she was flying home, she saw a pretty light in the sky. It was glowing like a star. The little pigeon felt curious and decided to fly towards the light. As she got closer, she saw that it was a lantern. The lantern was hanging from a tree and it was glowing in the dark. The little pigeon felt happy and she decided to rest on the tree branch next to the lantern. She felt safe and warm under the delicate light of the lantern. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and slide, and Lily saw a big line of ants marching across the pavement. + +Lily's mom told her to be careful not to step on the ants. "Why?" asked Lily. "Because they are working hard to find food for their family," explained her mom. "We need to respect their line and not break it." + +Later that day, they went to the store to buy groceries. As they walked down the aisle, Lily accidentally knocked over a jar of pickles. The jar shattered on the ground, and pickles and glass went everywhere. "Oh no, I broke the jar!" cried Lily. + +"It's okay," said her mom. "We'll clean it up and learn from our mistake. We need to be careful and not break things in the store." From that day on, Lily always remembered to respect the lines of ants and not break things in the store. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat in the harbor. The boat was very pretty and had lots of colors. A man wanted to go on the boat, but he didn't know how to get on. He saw a lady jogging towards him and asked her how to get on the boat. The lady said it was easy, and showed him the way. The man was very happy and thanked the lady. He had a great time on the boat and saw lots of fish in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy and his dad went for a walk in the forest. They were having fun until Timmy stumbled and fell down. He hurt his arm and started to cry. + +His dad picked him up and said, "Don't worry Timmy, I will carry you home." But on their way back, they saw a big bear. The bear was angry and started to growl. Timmy's dad knew they had to run, but he couldn't carry Timmy and run at the same time. + +Timmy said, "Daddy, don't worry about me. I will run with you." So, they held hands and ran as fast as they could. Finally, they made it home safely. Timmy's mom took care of his arm and gave him a big hug. Timmy was happy to be home and safe with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy was afraid of monsters. One night, he woke up and saw a small monster under his bed. He started to cry and called for his mommy. + +"Mommy, there's a monster under my bed!" Timmy said. + +"Don't be afraid, Timmy," his mommy said. "Monsters aren't real. But I'll check under your bed anyway." + +His mommy looked under the bed and saw a small toy monster. She picked it up and showed it to Timmy. + +"See, Timmy? It's just a small toy monster. It can't hurt you," she said. + +Timmy felt better and his mommy comforted him until he fell back asleep. From that night on, Timmy wasn't afraid of monsters anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. He had a smooth basketball that he liked to play with. One day, Timmy went to the park to play basketball with his friends. + +As he was playing, a man came up to him and said, "Hey there, little boy. Can you read this book for me?" The man had a big book in his hand. Timmy said, "Sure, I can read it!" + +But as Timmy was reading the book, the man took his basketball and ran away. Timmy was very sad. He went home without his basketball and cried. His mom asked him what was wrong, and Timmy told her the story. + +From that day on, Timmy never talked to strangers again. He learned that it was not safe to talk to people he didn't know. And he never saw his smooth basketball again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved so much. It was a pretty doll that belonged to her. She always played with it and took it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her doll. She put it down on a bench and went to play on the swings. When she came back, she saw that her doll was gone. Someone had taken it. She looked around but couldn't find it anywhere. She felt sad and cried a lot. + +Lily's mom came to her and tried to make her feel better. She said they would go to the store and get a new doll. But Lily didn't want a new doll. She wanted her own doll back. She felt like someone had stolen something that belonged to her. She felt like it wasn't fair. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug wanted to go on an adventure. The bug was very independent and didn't want any help from anyone. The bug started to walk and walk and walk. Suddenly, the bug saw a big flower. The bug crawled up to the top of the flower and started to whistle a happy tune. The bug was having so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved balloons. He always had a red balloon with him wherever he went. One day, Timmy was playing outside when a big gust of wind took his balloon away. Timmy was very sad. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find his balloon. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his mom that he lost his balloon. His mom told him not to worry and that they would find it together. They looked all around the neighborhood and finally, they found Timmy's red balloon stuck in a tree. Timmy was very happy and hugged his mom. From that day on, Timmy made sure to hold on tight to his balloons so they wouldn't fly away again. +Once upon a time, there was a little robot named Robby. Robby was very small and harmless. He liked to play in the garden and watch the flowers bloom. One day, Robby saw a beautiful flower that he had never seen before. It was big and colorful, and it made Robby very happy. + +Robby wanted to show the flower to his friends, so he picked it up and carried it with him. But as he was walking, he accidentally dropped the flower and it broke into pieces. Robby felt very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Robby's friends came to help him. They picked up the broken pieces of the flower and put them back together. Then, they watered the flower and waited for it to bloom again. And soon enough, the flower bloomed even more beautifully than before. Robby was so happy and grateful to have such kind and helpful friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to find some rocks. She found a rough rock that was very bumpy. She thought it was a mineral, like the ones she learned about in school. + +As she was playing with her rocks, she saw a little bird on the ground. The bird looked hurt and sad. Lily cared about the bird and wanted to help. She gently picked up the bird and took it to her mom. + +Lily's mom knew just what to do. She gave the bird some water and food. After a while, the bird started to feel better. Lily was happy that she could help the bird. She knew that caring for others, even little birds, was important. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky liked to walk around the pond and explore. One day, Ducky found a leak in the pond. Water was coming out of the leak and making the pond smaller. + +Ducky knew it was foolish to ignore the leak. So, Ducky waddled over to the other ducks and told them about the leak. Together, they found a way to fix the leak and stop the water from coming out. + +Now, the pond was safe and Ducky could continue to walk around and explore without worrying about the leak. Ducky felt proud of being helpful and making the pond a better place for all the ducks to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden where she had planted some sunflowers. One day, she saw a big bird trying to eat the seeds of the sunflowers. She didn't want the bird to eat them all, so she tried to scare the bird away by waving her hands, but the bird didn't go away. + +Lily felt helpless and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea. She remembered her dad telling her that he used to kick a ball to scare away the birds from the crops. So, she kicked her ball towards the bird and it flew away. Lily was happy that her sunflowers were safe and she felt proud of herself for finding a way to solve the conflict. From that day on, she kept her ball close by so she could protect her sunflowers. +Once upon a time, there was a pink watch. The watch was very special to its owner, a little girl named Lily. She wore it everywhere she went and loved to show it off to her friends. + +One day, Lily was playing with her friends at the park when she accidentally dropped her watch. It fell on the ground and broke into many pieces. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her friend Timmy came up with an idea. He knew how to reverse the damage and fix the watch. So, he carefully put all the pieces back together and the watch was as good as new. + +Lily was very grateful and learned an important lesson. She realized that it's important to take care of the things we love and to be thankful for the help of our friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny was hopping around in the forest when he saw a carrot patch. Benny loves carrots, so he hopped over to the patch to get one. But when he got there, he saw a big knot in the fence. Benny tried to squeeze through the knot, but he got stuck! + +Benny started to panic. He tried to wiggle and jiggle, but he just couldn't get free. Just then, a sly fox named Freddy came along. Freddy saw Benny stuck in the fence and he grinned. "I'm going to pinch that bunny," he said to himself. + +But Benny was careful. He knew that foxes were tricky, so he didn't want to get caught. Benny closed his eyes and tried to think of a way out. Suddenly, he had an idea. He took a deep breath and wiggled and jiggled as hard as he could. And with a big POP! Benny was free! He hopped away as fast as he could, leaving Freddy behind. Benny felt happy and proud that he got out of the knot and didn't get pinched by the sly fox. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to collect rocks and shells on the beach. One day, he found a huge shell that he had never seen before. He was so happy and showed it to his mom. + +One day, Timmy's dad went to war. Timmy was sad because he missed his dad. He collected more rocks and shells to make his dad happy when he returned home. + +But one day, Timmy heard some bad news. His dad was not coming back from the war. Timmy was heartbroken and cried for days. He collected more rocks and shells, but nothing could make him happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play with him. His friend saw Timmy's toy car and wanted to play with it. Timmy was happy to lend his friend the toy car because he was a good friend. + +But Timmy's friend was not careful with the toy car. He played with it too rough and broke it. Timmy was sad because his favorite toy was now broken. His friend said sorry and promised to buy him a new one. But when he went to the store, he only bought a cheap toy car that was not as good as the one he broke. + +Timmy was even sadder now because he missed his old toy car. He learned that lending objects can sometimes end up badly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read the newspaper every morning with her mom. One day, her mom said, "Lily, can you please give me the newspaper?" But Lily was being selfish and didn't want to share. + +Her mom said, "Lily, it's not nice to be selfish. You should always share with others." Lily felt bad and said sorry to her mom. + +The next day, Lily's mom asked her, "Can you number the pages in the newspaper for me?" Lily was happy to help and counted each page carefully. She felt proud that she could help her mom. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important and it feels good to help others. She looked forward to reading the newspaper with her mom every morning and helping out in any way she could. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to wear pretty dresses that were pink and had flowers on them. She also liked to wear sparkly shoes that made her feel like a princess. + +One day, Lily's mommy gave her a big book called a dictionary. It was full of words and meanings. Lily liked to look at the pictures in the dictionary and learn new words. + +Lily went to a party with her friends and saw a ballerina. The ballerina was very graceful as she danced on her toes. Lily thought the ballerina was beautiful and wished she could dance like her one day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily who loved cherries. One day, she saw a big cherry in the garden. She picked it and said, "Wow, this cherry is so big!" Suddenly, she saw a fairy and the fairy said, "I can make the cherry shrink if you want." Lily replied, "Oh yes please, that would be amazing!" + +The fairy waved her wand and the cherry started to shrink. Lily watched in amazement as the cherry became smaller and smaller. Finally, it was the size of a pea. Lily giggled and said, "That's so funny, thank you fairy!" + +The fairy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Remember, sometimes big things can become small and small things can become big. It's all about perspective." Lily nodded and said, "I understand. Thank you for teaching me that lesson." And with that, the fairy disappeared, leaving Lily with a tiny cherry to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a brown teddy bear that he loved very much. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He brought his teddy bear with him. They played on the swings and the slide, but Timmy forgot to bring his teddy bear with him when they left. + +When Timmy got home, he realized his teddy bear was missing. He was very sad because he loved his teddy bear so much. Timmy's mom told him not to worry yet and they would try to find the teddy bear. They searched the park and the playground, but they couldn't find it. + +The next day, Timmy's dad went to the park to look for the teddy bear. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find it. Just as he was about to give up, he saw something brown in the grass. It was Timmy's teddy bear! Timmy was so happy and he hugged his teddy bear tightly. He was so grateful that his dad was able to reverse the situation and find his beloved teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games and have fun. One day, he went to a carnival with his friends. They played lots of games and Timmy was very happy because he won a big teddy bear! + +Later that day, they saw a mystery show. Timmy was a little scared but he loved the mystery. He tried to guess who did it, but it was too hard. + +After the show, they went on a gentle ride. Timmy loved the ride because it was slow and he could see everything. He felt happy and safe. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the sunshine and chase after balls. One day, Max's owner demanded that he come inside the house because it was getting dark outside. Max didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his owner. + +When Max went inside, he saw his owner knitting with some colorful yarn. Max was curious and went closer to see what his owner was doing. His owner explained that she was making a cozy blanket to keep them warm and healthy during the winter. + +Max watched as his owner knitted with the yarn and soon he fell asleep. When he woke up, he saw that his owner had finished knitting the blanket. Max snuggled up with his owner under the cozy blanket and they both felt very healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake treats in her kitchen with her mommy. They made colorful cupcakes with sprinkles on top. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. "Wow, those cupcakes look yummy," said her friend. "Can we have one?" + +"Of course!" said Lily. "We can share my treats." + +Lily and her friend sat at the table and enjoyed the colorful cupcakes. "These are the best treats ever!" said her friend. + +"I'm glad you like them," said Lily with a smile. "Baking is so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who lived in a hole. The mole was very poor and had nothing to eat. One day, the mole decided to go outside to find some food. + +As the mole was digging, he heard a sound. It was a little bird chirping. The mole thought that the bird might know where to find some food. + +The mole asked the bird, "Do you know where I can find some food?" The bird said, "Yes, there is a field with lots of carrots. But be careful, there is a trap in the field." + +The mole thanked the bird and went to the field. As he was digging up the carrots, he heard a noise. It was the sound of the trap springing shut! The mole was scared, but he remembered what the bird said and was able to avoid the trap. He was able to eat the carrots and was no longer poor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to find a cactus to play with. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can we find a cactus?" Her mom said yes and they went on a walk. Lily looked and looked, but she couldn't find a cactus. + +Suddenly, she saw something hidden behind a rock. It was a cactus! Lily was so happy. She touched the cactus, but it was prickly. "Ouch!" she said. Her mom said, "Be careful, cacti are prickly." Lily learned that cacti are special plants that grow in the desert. She was happy to have found one, even if it was hidden. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big monster. He was huge! He loved to play in the mud. He would jump up and down and make a big mess. One day, he saw a pretty flower and wanted to pick it. But the flower was too high up. So, he decided to bow down and reach for it. As he reached, he accidentally fell into the mud! Now, he was all dirty and had to take a bath. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a modern house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily and her family went for a walk in the valley. It was very pretty with lots of trees and flowers. + +As they walked, they saw a big piece of candy on the ground. Lily wanted to eat it, but her mommy said no. She explained that the candy could melt in the sun and make her sick. Lily was sad, but she understood. + +Later that day, they saw a boy crying because he lost his toy car. Lily wanted to help him, so she gave him her favorite toy. Her mommy and daddy were proud of her for being kind and sharing. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and help others, even if it means giving up something you love. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved ice cream and would eat a cone every day. One day, she went to the ice cream shop and saw a boy who couldn't tie his shoe. She felt bad for him and offered to help. She tied his shoe and he was happy. + +The boy asked Lily if she wanted to share a cone with him. She said yes and they sat down to eat. Lily noticed that the boy had a modest smile on his face. She asked him why he was smiling and he said it was because he was happy to have a new friend. + +From that day on, Lily and the boy would meet at the ice cream shop every day to share a cone and talk about their day. They became the best of friends and Lily felt happy knowing that she could help someone by simply tying their shoe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to watch the sunset at the beach. Timmy was excited because he had never seen a sunset before. + +When they arrived at the beach, Timmy saw the sunset and it was beautiful. The sky was orange and pink, and the water was calm. Timmy's mom told him to raise his arms and he did. He felt like he was flying. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and Timmy's mom couldn't hold onto him. Timmy got swept away by the wave and he couldn't find his way back. His mom searched for him, but it was too late. Timmy was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat nuts, but one day he found a nut that was too hard to crack. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't open it. + +Sammy asked his friend, a wise old owl, for help. The owl told Sammy to replace the hard nut with a brilliant idea. "What's a brilliant idea?" asked Sammy. "It's a really good thought that helps you solve a problem," replied the owl. + +So, Sammy thought and thought until he had a brilliant idea. He went to the river and found a smooth rock. He used the rock to crack open the hard nut, and it worked! "Thank you, wise old owl!" said Sammy. "No problem, Sammy. Sometimes, all you need is a brilliant idea to solve a problem," replied the owl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry, so her mom gave her a snack. It was a yummy apple that made her happy. But then, Lily wanted to cut the apple into little pieces. She asked her mom for help, but her mom was nervous because she didn't want Lily to cut herself. So, her mom helped her cut the apple and they both enjoyed the yummy snack together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. But one day, Tweety forgot to eat breakfast and didn't have enough fuel to fly. Tweety felt very sad and couldn't sing anymore. + +Tweety asked his friend, a thin worm, for help. The worm said, "I have some extra fuel that you can eat, but you must promise to always remember to eat breakfast." Tweety thanked the worm and promised to never forget to eat again. + +From that day on, Tweety made sure to eat breakfast every morning and never ran out of fuel again. Tweety also learned the important lesson that it's always good to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music, especially when she was sad. One day, she heard a mysterious sound coming from the forest. It sounded like someone was playing a beautiful song on a guitar. + +Lily was curious and decided to follow the sound. She walked and walked until she found a man sitting by a tree playing the guitar. The man smiled at Lily and she smiled back. She felt safe with him and trusted him. + +The man played more music for Lily and she danced and twirled around. She felt happy and forgot about her sadness. From that day on, Lily visited the man in the forest whenever she felt sad. She trusted him and his mysterious music always made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy saw a small hole in the fence. He peeked through the hole and saw a big green field. "Wow, look at that!" he said. + +Timmy wanted to go into the field, but he couldn't fit through the hole. Suddenly, he saw a man with a long rod walking towards him. "Excuse me, sir," Timmy said. "Can you help me get into the field?" The man smiled and said, "Sure, let me clear the way for you." + +The man used his rod to make the hole bigger and Timmy was able to go into the field. He ran around and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Timmy thanked the man for helping him. "You're welcome, little guy," the man said. "Come back and play anytime." And Timmy knew he would. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but today it was raining. Lily looked outside and saw that the rain had become very heavy. She wanted to go outside and play, but her mom said it was too wet and she would get sick. + +Lily became very impatient and asked her mom if she could go outside and play in the water. Her mom said no, but Lily didn't want to listen. She put on her raincoat and went outside anyway. She jumped in the puddles and splashed around, having fun. + +But then, the rain became even heavier and the water started to rise. Lily became scared and realized she had made a mistake. She ran back inside and told her mom what had happened. Her mom hugged her and said she was glad she was safe. From that day on, Lily listened to her mom and didn't become impatient again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around in her pretty skirt. One day, her mommy took her to the park. Lily was so excited to go down the slide and swing on the swings. + +As she was playing, she saw a little bird sitting on a branch. Lily wanted to say hello to the bird, but she didn't want to scare it away. So, she whispered "hello" to the bird. The bird looked at her and then flew away. + +Lily's mommy called her over to have a snack. They sat on a blanket and ate some yummy fruit. Lily was still excited from playing and seeing the bird. She couldn't wait to come back to the park and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Max. Max had a loyal friend named Sam who always helped him fly his plane. One day, Max and Sam were flying their plane when they saw something glowing in the sky. + +"What is that?" asked Sam. + +"I don't know," replied Max. "Let's go check it out!" + +As they got closer, they saw that it was a shooting star. It was so bright and beautiful that it made the whole sky glow. + +"Wow! Look at that shooting star!" exclaimed Sam. + +"It's amazing," said Max. "I'm so glad I have a loyal friend like you to share this with." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he noticed that all of his toys looked the same. "I wish I had a toy that was different," Timmy said to himself. + +One day, Timmy's grandma came to visit him. She had a present for him. "What's inside?" Timmy asked excitedly. "It's a teddy bear," replied grandma. Timmy hugged the teddy bear tightly and smiled. + +But then, Timmy noticed that the teddy bear was not like his other toys. "It's different!" exclaimed Timmy. "Yes, it is," said grandma. "And you can even fold its arms and legs to make it sit!" + +Timmy was so happy with his new teddy bear. He hugged it again and said, "Thank you, grandma. I love my different teddy bear!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cherries more than anything in the world. One day, she went to the market with her mom to buy some cherries. She was so glad when she saw the big pile of cherries. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's load up on cherries!" Lily helped her mom put the cherries in a big bag. As they were walking home, Lily saw her friend Timmy. Timmy asked, "What's in the bag?" + +Lily said, "Cherries! Do you want some?" Timmy said, "Yes, please!" Lily shared the cherries with Timmy and they both ate them happily. They were so glad to have each other as friends and to enjoy the yummy cherries together. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly man named Tim. Tim had a big wallet that he always kept with him. One day, Tim was going to meet his friend, but he was delayed because he forgot his wallet at home. + +Tim went back home to get his wallet, but he could not find it anywhere. He looked under his bed, in his closet, and even in the kitchen, but it was nowhere to be found. Finally, Tim found his wallet in his car. + +He was so happy to have found his wallet that he started singing a jolly song. He went to meet his friend and they had a great time together. From that day on, Tim made sure to always check his pockets before leaving the house so he wouldn't have to delay his plans again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom insisted that he wear a coat because it was very cold outside. Timmy didn't want to wear a coat because he thought it was too heavy and uncomfortable. But his mom insisted, so he put on his coat. + +While Timmy was playing outside, he fell and ripped his pants. His mom said she would fix them with a piece of cloth. Timmy didn't know what cloth was, so his mom showed him a piece of fabric. Timmy thought it was cool and asked his mom if he could have a piece to play with. + +After playing outside for a while, Timmy's mom made him a healthy snack. She gave him some fresh fruit and vegetables to eat. Timmy loved the taste and asked his mom if he could have more. His mom was happy to give him more because she knew it was good for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, he was playing in his backyard when he found a delicate pipe. + +Timmy picked up the pipe and looked at it closely. He didn't understand what it was for, but he thought it was pretty. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. + +"Hey there, little buddy. What do you have there?" asked his neighbor, Mr. Johnson. + +"It's a pipe," said Timmy. "I found it in the backyard." + +Mr. Johnson smiled. "That's a special pipe. It helps water the plants in the garden. It's delicate, so we have to be careful with it." + +Timmy nodded, understanding what Mr. Johnson was saying. He carefully placed the pipe back where he found it and continued to explore his backyard, excited to learn more about the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls, but she was always in a hurry. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when she accidentally dropped it on the floor. The doll's head broke and Lily was very upset. + +Her mom came to her and saw the broken doll. She told Lily that she should be careful with her things and not drop them. She explained that just like the doll's head, our skull is also fragile and we need to take care of it. + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful with her toys. She realized that it's important to take care of the things we have and not take them for granted. +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit. He liked to play in the forest and eat carrots. One day, he heard a loud noise. It was a war between the ants and the bees. The rabbit was surprised and scared. He didn't want to get hurt. + +The clever rabbit had an idea. He went to the ants and told them to make a big hole in the ground. Then, he went to the bees and told them to fly over the ants and drop honey in the hole. The ants and bees listened to the rabbit and worked together. + +When the war was over, the rabbit was happy. He was surprised that the ants and bees could work together. He thanked them and went back to eating carrots in the forest. +Once there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with blocks. He would spend hours making tall towers and houses. One day, Timmy decided to build a big castle. + +As he was building, his little sister came in and started making a lot of noise. Timmy got mad and told her to be quiet. His sister got upset and went on a trip to her room. + +Timmy realized that he was wrong to get mad at his sister. He went to her room and apologized. They hugged and played together quietly, building a big castle together. Timmy learned that it's better to be kind and play together than to be noisy and mean. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, she saw a big and scary wolf. The wolf looked at her and said, "Hello little girl, what are you doing here?" + +Lily felt scared and said, "I am just taking a walk. Please don't disturb me." + +The wolf said, "I won't disturb you, but you have to give me something in return." + +Lily didn't know what to do. She felt embarrassed and didn't want to give anything to the wolf. Suddenly, she had an idea and said, "I have a delicious apple. You can have it if you promise not to hurt me." + +The wolf agreed and took the apple. Lily quickly ran away and felt relieved that she didn't get hurt. From that day on, she never went for a walk in the forest alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles in the park. One day, she was blowing bubbles when she fell and hurt her knee. She was very sad and fearful that it would hurt forever. + +But then, a kind lady came over and helped her up. She wiped away Lily's tears and told her not to worry. The lady had a special power to heal. She blew a bubble and told Lily to make a wish. Lily wished for her knee to stop hurting. + +The lady popped the bubble and suddenly, Lily's knee felt better! She was so happy and thanked the lady. From that day on, Lily knew that bubbles could do more than just pop. They could heal too! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks and stack them up high. He would build tall towers and knock them down with a big smile on his face. + +One day, Timmy's mom made him a tasty sandwich for lunch. He gobbled it up quickly and ran back to his blocks to play. As he was stacking his blocks, he heard a loud crash outside. + +Timmy peeked out the window and saw that a big storm was coming. He tried to run back inside, but the wind was too strong and knocked him over. Timmy's blocks fell and scattered everywhere. He was sad that his tower was gone, but he was safe inside with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a happy player named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his ball in the park. He was always cheerful when he played with his ball. + +One day, Timmy wanted to try something new. He saw some other kids playing a game and he wanted to join in. Timmy was a bit nervous, but he was also excited to try something different. + +The other kids welcomed Timmy and they had lots of fun playing together. Timmy was so happy that he tried something new and made some new friends. From then on, Timmy was even more cheerful when he played with his ball, knowing that he could try new things and have fun with other players too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles more than anything in the world. He dreamed of riding one, but he was too little. + +One day, Timmy's dad bought him a toy motorcycle. Timmy was so happy, he hugged his dad and said, "Thank you, Daddy! I love it!" + +Timmy played with his motorcycle every day. He loved to make it go fast and jump over things. But one day, he accidentally broke it. He felt very sorry and told his dad, "I broke my motorcycle. I'm sorry." + +His dad said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can manage to fix it together." And they did! Timmy was so happy to have his motorcycle back, and he promised to take good care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat broccoli because it was good for him. One day, Timmy's mom made him an amazing broccoli dish for dinner. Timmy was so happy and he asked his mom if he could have more. His mom said yes, but only if he finished his first plate. + +Timmy tried his best to finish his plate, but he was getting full. He asked his mom if he could stop eating, but his mom said he had to stay at the table until he finished. Timmy didn't want to stay at the table, but he knew he had to finish his broccoli. So, he took a deep breath and ate the rest of his broccoli. + +After he finished, Timmy felt proud of himself for staying at the table and finishing his dinner. His mom was proud of him too and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Timmy knew that eating broccoli was amazing for his body and he always finished his plate. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, he saw a shiny kayak by the lake. He felt excited and wanted to try it out. + +Tim asked his mom if he could go on the kayak. His mom said, "Yes, but make sure you wear a life jacket." Tim put on his life jacket and got on the kayak. He paddled around the lake and felt the sun shine on his face. + +Suddenly, Tim saw a duck struggling in the water. The duck was trying to swim, but it couldn't. Tim felt sad for the duck and wanted to help. He paddled over to the duck and gently lifted it onto his kayak. + +Tim brought the duck safely to shore and the duck waddled away happily. Tim felt proud that he helped the duck. His mom said, "Tim, you did the right thing. Always help others when you can." Tim smiled and nodded. He knew he would always try to help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, even when it was icy outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he couldn't go outside because it was too icy and she didn't want him to slip and get hurt. Timmy was sad, but he knew his mom was trying to prevent him from getting hurt. + +Later that day, Timmy's family went out to eat at a fancy restaurant. Timmy's mom ordered some oysters for everyone to try. Timmy had never had an oyster before, but he thought it looked slimy and gross. He didn't want to eat it, but his mom said it was important to try new things. + +In the end, Timmy was glad his mom prevented him from going outside and getting hurt. And even though he didn't like the oyster, he was proud of himself for trying something new. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two twin sisters. They looked exactly the same, but one was shy and the other was not. One day, they went to a party where everyone was dancing. The shy twin didn't want to dance, but her sister encouraged her to try. So, she bowed her head and danced with her sister. Everyone clapped and cheered for them. From that day on, the shy twin wasn't so shy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a large chicken. The chicken was very happy and loved to play with the other animals on the farm. One day, the chicken was playing with a group of ducks when a mean rooster came over and started to fight with the chicken. + +The chicken was scared and didn't know what to do. The other animals on the farm saw what was happening and came to help. They all stood up to the rooster and told him to stop being mean to the chicken. + +The rooster realized that he was wrong and apologized to the chicken. From that day on, the rooster and the chicken became friends and played together on the farm. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others and not to fight with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Sarah lost her purple ball. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find it. + +Lily asked Sarah, "Where did you last see your ball?" Sarah replied, "I think I left it in my stomach." Lily was confused and asked, "In your stomach? How did it get there?" Sarah explained that she had accidentally swallowed the ball while eating candy. + +Lily and Sarah went to see the doctor. The doctor searched Sarah's stomach and found the purple ball. Sarah was so happy to have her ball back. From that day on, they made sure to always be careful when eating candy so they wouldn't lose anything in their stomachs again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his family and friends. One day, Benny decided to go on an adventure to meet new animals. + +As he hopped through the forest, he saw a big brown bear. Benny was scared at first, but the bear was friendly and they became friends. They played together and had lots of fun. + +But then, Benny and the bear ran into some trouble. They came across a river that was icy and too cold to cross. Benny was afraid, but the bear helped him across. They made it safely to the other side and continued their adventure. + +Benny was happy to have met the bear and was grateful for his help. He realized that making new friends can be scary, but it can also be exciting and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, her mommy gave her an invitation to a birthday party. Lily was so excited, she jumped up and down with joy. + +Lily's mommy told her they needed to buy a present for the birthday girl. They went to a toy store and looked at all the toys. Lily saw a beautiful doll and knew it was the perfect present. She was so excited to give it to the birthday girl. + +At the party, Lily gave the present to the birthday girl. The girl opened it and was so happy to see the doll. Lily felt proud that she had picked out such a good present. Later on, the birthday girl gave Lily a thank you card. Inside, it said "Thank you for coming to my party. I had so much fun playing with my new doll." Lily smiled and felt happy that she had made the birthday girl happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and he wanted to eat an apple. But the apple was too high for him to reach. + +Timmy's mom saw him trying to reach the apple and said, "Timmy, do you want me to carry you on my shoulders so you can get the apple?" + +Timmy said, "Yes, please!" So his mom carried him on her shoulders and he was able to reach the apple. + +Timmy took a big bite of the apple and said, "Mmm, this is delicious!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you're not hungry anymore." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very thirsty and wanted to drink some juice. But the juice was inside a bottle that was locked. She tried to open it, but she couldn't. + +Lily's mom came and saw her struggling. "What's wrong, Lily?" she asked. "I can't open the bottle," Lily replied. "Don't worry, I'll help you," her mom said. She unlocked the bottle and gave it to Lily. + +Lily was so happy and took a big sip of juice. "Thanks, Mommy. You're so brave," Lily said. Her mom smiled and hugged her. "I'll always be here to help you," she said. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Herb. He loved to play in the park with his friends. They would run, jump, and chase each other all day long. + +One sunny day, Herb and his friends went to the park. They played hide and seek, and Herb was very good at finding his friends. They laughed and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Herb and his friends were tired but happy. They knew they could always count on Herb to play with them at the park. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to wave at people when he saw them. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a lemon tree and asked his mom, "Can I pick a lemon?" + +His mom said, "Yes, but be alert and careful." So Tim picked a lemon from the tree. He was very happy and waved at a girl who was playing nearby. + +The girl came over and asked, "Can I have a lemon too?" Tim shared his lemon with the girl. They both smiled and waved at each other. + +The moral of the story is to be kind and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Chirpy. Chirpy lived in a tree near a big house. In the house lived a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to tease Chirpy. He would make loud sounds to scare Chirpy. Chirpy did not like this. + +One day, Chirpy saw a hanger in the tree. Chirpy had an idea. Chirpy thought that if he could make a loud sound like Timmy, Timmy would not tease him anymore. Chirpy practiced making loud sounds with the hanger. Chirpy hit the hanger with a stick. It made a loud sound. + +The next day, when Timmy came to tease Chirpy, Chirpy was ready. Chirpy hit the hanger with the stick. It made a loud sound. Timmy was surprised. He did not tease Chirpy anymore. Chirpy was happy. His plan was successful. Now Chirpy and Timmy could play together without teasing. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. Lily liked to explore and find new things. One day, she went for a walk in the woods near her house. + +As Lily walked, she found a part of the woods she had never seen before. There were many trees and animals. She saw a squirrel running up a tree and a bird flying in the sky. Lily was very happy to find this new part of the woods. + +In this part of the woods, Lily found a network of paths. The paths went in many different ways. Lily was curious about where the paths went. She followed one path and it took her to a beautiful pond with ducks swimming in it. She followed another path and it took her to a big tree with a swing. Lily loved this new part of the woods and the network of paths. She went home and told her mom and dad about her adventure. They were very proud of their curious little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. The little mouse lived in a maze. The maze was like a big house with many paths. The mouse liked to play in the maze all day. + +One day, the mouse found a big cookie in the maze. The mouse felt guilty, but he took the cookie. He wanted to share it with his friend, the cat. So, he went to find the cat. + +The mouse said to the cat, "I found a cookie. Let's share it." The cat was happy and said, "Yes, let's share the cookie." They ate the cookie together. The cat was happy and said, "Thank you, mouse." The mouse smiled and said, "You're welcome." They liked to repeat this fun day many times. And they became best friends in the maze. +Once upon a time, there was a famous dog named Spot. Spot was very good at passing a hoop. He loved to play with his hoop all day. Spot's friends would watch him and clap. + +One day, Spot saw a big hoop at the park. He wanted to pass it but was a little scared. Spot's friends told him, "You can do it, Spot!" So, he tried to pass the big hoop. + +Spot ran fast and jumped high. He passed the big hoop! His friends clapped and cheered. Spot was so happy. From that day on, Spot was not scared to pass any hoop. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a best friend, an ugly frog. The frog was not pretty, but Lily loved him very much. They played together every day and had lots of fun. + +One day, the frog told Lily that he had a gift for her. He made her close her eyes and promise not to peek. Lily was very excited and said, "I promise, I promise!" Then the frog hopped away to get the gift. + +When the frog came back, he had a pretty flower for Lily. She was so happy and thanked her ugly frog friend. They played together all day, and Lily knew that even though her friend was ugly, he had a beautiful heart. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She was very excited because she loved to play on the slide. When she got there, she saw her friend Tim. + +"Hi Tim!" said Lily. "Do you want to play on the slide with me?" + +"Yes, Lily! I love the slide too!" Tim replied. + +As they played on the slide, they heard a bird singing in a tree. They listened and smiled. They had so much fun playing together and hearing the happy bird. At the end of the day, Lily and Tim went home, excited to play again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a big farm with many animals. One day, the farmer went to his barn to fix a broken fence. He saw a cow and a pig talking to each other. + +The cow said, "I want to eat something tasty today." The pig replied, "Let's go to the farmer's garden and find some tasty food." + +So, the cow and the pig went to the farmer's garden. They found many tasty fruits and vegetables. They ate the apples, carrots, and grapes. They were very happy. + +The farmer saw them eating in his garden. He said, "Hey, you two! Stop eating my tasty fruits and vegetables!" The cow and the pig felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, farmer. We will help you fix the fence." + +The farmer, the cow, and the pig fixed the fence together. They all became good friends and lived happily ever after. +One day, a little bird sat on a tree. The bird liked to whistle. It was easy for the bird to whistle. The bird whistled all day long. It was very happy. + +A small boy saw the bird. He wanted to whistle too. But he did not know how. The boy tried and tried. He could not whistle. The boy was sad. + +The bird saw the sad boy. It flew down to the boy's palm. The bird helped the boy whistle. They whistled together. The boy was happy. The bird and the boy became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to go for a walk every day. One sunny day, Spot asked his friend, a little bird named Chirpy, if he wanted to join him. + +"Chirpy, do you want to go for a walk with me?" Spot asked with a big smile. Chirpy was excited and said, "Yes, Spot! I would love to go for a walk with you!" + +They walked and talked, having a fun time together. Spot would provide Chirpy with help when he needed to cross a big puddle. Chirpy would sing a happy song for Spot as they walked. + +At the end of their walk, they found a big tree with lots of yummy fruit. Spot and Chirpy picked some fruit to eat. They shared their food and enjoyed the tasty treat. + +After their yummy snack, Spot and Chirpy said goodbye and went back to their homes. They were both very happy and couldn't wait for their next walk together. +Once upon a time, there was a busy mole. The mole liked to dig in the ground all day. He had a big hole that was his home. + +One day, the mole found a broken toy in the ground. The toy was sad. The mole wanted to help the toy. So, the mole decided to repair the toy. He used his small hands to fix it. + +After the toy was fixed, the mole and the toy played together. They were very happy. The mole was not busy anymore. They became best friends and lived in the big hole together. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Max. He loved to play in the kitchen. One day, Max saw a big, brown cat named Tom. Tom was sitting on the kitchen table. + +Max barked at Tom, "Get down! This is my kitchen!" Tom did not want to fight with Max. So, Tom said, "Okay, I surrender. I will leave your kitchen." Max wagged his tail, happy that Tom listened. + +From that day on, Max and Tom became friends. They played together in the kitchen and shared their toys. They learned that it was more fun to be friends than to fight over the kitchen. +One day, a big, bossy cat named Tom found a freezer. He wanted to see what was inside. He tried to open it, but it was too hard for him. He felt sad. + +His friend, a little dog named Max, came to help. Max was very kind and wanted to encourage Tom. "You can do it!" said Max. "Let's try together!" Tom felt better and they both tried to open the freezer. + +They pushed and pulled, but it was still hard. Then, they had an idea. They asked their friend, a strong horse named Sam, to help them. With Sam's help, they opened the freezer. Inside, they found yummy treats! They were so happy and shared the treats with each other. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a friendly bear. He lived in a cave near a big tree. The friendly bear liked to play with his friends, the birds and the rabbits. + +One day, it started to rain. The friendly bear and his friends went to the cave to stay dry. They all played together in the cave. They played games and had fun. + +When the rain stopped, the friendly bear and his friends went outside. They played in the sun and were happy. They promised to always stay friends and help each other. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little red truck. The truck had four big wheels and a long bed in the back. The truck loved to drive around and play with his friends in the park. + +One sunny day, the truck was driving down the road when he saw a big ball. The ball was up high in a tree. The truck wanted to help get the ball down. He tried to jump and reach the ball, but he was not tall enough. + +Then, the truck had an idea. He drove very fast and bumped into the tree. The tree shook and the ball began to drop. The ball fell down and landed in the truck's long bed. The truck was very happy that he could help. He drove back to the park and gave the ball to his friends. They all played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, a charming girl named Lily went for a walk. She liked to see flowers, trees, and birds. She walked and walked until she saw a big castle. The castle was very pretty. + +Lily went inside the castle to see who lived there. She walked down a long hall and saw a lovely lady. The lady was a queen! Lily said, "Hello, I am Lily." The queen said, "Hello, I am Queen Rose." + +Lily and Queen Rose became friends. They played with toys and ate yummy food. Lily was happy to meet the queen. They had a fun day together. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk with her mom. They saw a dark room with a door open. Lucy was curious and wanted to see what was inside. Her mom held her hand as they went in together. + +Inside the dark room, they saw a big box. Lucy wanted to see what was inside the box. She opened it and found a microphone. She wanted to pick it up and sing a song. Her mom said it was okay, so Lucy picked up the microphone and started to sing. + +Lucy sang a happy song and the dark room became bright with pretty colors. Her mom clapped and danced with her. They had so much fun with the microphone in the dark room. When they were done, they put the microphone back in the box and went home. +Once upon a time, there was an unusual temple. This temple was special because it could talk. One day, the temple saw a man walking by. The temple said, "Hello, man! Can you please repair my door?" + +The man looked at the temple and said, "Yes, I can help you. I will fix your door." So the man took his tools and started to repair the door. The temple was very happy. + +After the man fixed the door, the temple said, "Thank you, man. You are very kind." The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, unusual temple. I am happy to help you." And they both lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a whistle. He was very happy and enthusiastic. He wanted to show his friends, so he put the whistle in his pocket and went outside to play. + +While playing, Tim saw a big red wagon. He decided to pull the wagon with his friends. They took turns pulling each other around the yard. They laughed and had so much fun. + +Tim remembered the whistle in his pocket. He took it out and blew it. The whistle made a loud sound. His friends were excited and wanted to try too. They all took turns blowing the whistle and pulling the wagon. It was a great day for Tim and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a crazy toy. The toy could feel things. It was a very special toy. Tim liked his toy a lot. + +One day, Tim lost his toy. He felt sad. He looked for the toy everywhere. He looked under his bed, in the toy box, and in the garden. But he could not find it. Tim's mom saw him looking for the toy. She wanted to help him. + +Tim and his mom looked all over the house. At last, they found the toy in the kitchen. Tim was so happy. He knew his toy had value. They played together all day long. Tim and his toy were happy again. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to eat jam on her bread. Her mom made the best jam in the world. It was sweet and tasty. + +One day, Mia's mom asked her to complete a task. "Mia, can you help me pick the fruit from our modern tree?" The modern tree was a special tree that grew many different fruits. Mia was very happy to help her mom. + +Mia and her mom went outside and picked the fruit from the modern tree. They picked apples, oranges, and grapes. When they finished, they went inside and made jam together. Mia was so proud that she helped complete the task. She knew the jam would be the best one yet. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Tim. Tim lived in a big garden with many colorful flowers. He liked to eat the green leaves on the plants. + +One sunny day, Tim felt very tired. He found a nice, soft leaf to rest on. As he lay down, he heard a ring sound. Tim was curious and wanted to find where the sound came from. + +Tim followed the ring sound and found a shiny bell. He touched the bell with his tiny foot, and it made the ring sound again. Tim liked the sound and played with the bell until he was not tired anymore. Then, he went back to eating his favorite leaves, happy and full of energy. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim saw a big pitch where kids were playing. He wanted to play too. Tim's mom said, "Be alert and have fun!" + +Tim ran to the pitch and met a girl named Sue. Sue asked, "Do you understand how to play this game?" Tim nodded and they started to play together. They kicked the ball and laughed. + +As they played, Tim and Sue stayed alert. They made sure not to bump into other kids on the pitch. Their moms watched and clapped for them. Tim and Sue were happy and had a great day at the park. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing in her room. She felt dizzy as she spun around and around. "Stop, Mia!" said her mom. Mia sighed and sat down on the floor. + +Mia looked at a picture on the wall. The image was of a big, green tree with lots of pretty birds. She wished she could play with the birds in the tree. + +Mia's mom came into the room. "Why are you sad?" she asked. Mia pointed at the image and said, "I want to play with the birds." Her mom smiled and said, "Let's go outside and see if we can find some birds to watch." + +Mia and her mom went outside and saw many birds in the trees. Mia felt happy again as she watched the birds fly and sing. She didn't feel dizzy anymore, and she didn't sigh. Mia and her mom spent the whole day playing and watching the birds together. +Once upon a time, there was a normal crane. The crane had a job to deliver big boxes. One day, the crane had a very big box to deliver. It was so big, the crane had to work very hard. + +The crane met a little bird. The bird said, "Hi, crane! Why are you working so hard?" The crane said, "I have to deliver this big box. It is very heavy." The bird wanted to help the crane, but the bird was too small. + +The crane kept trying to deliver the big box. It was getting dark and the crane was very tired. The crane tried to lift the box one more time. But, the crane was too tired and the box fell. The box broke and everything inside was lost. The crane was sad because it could not finish its job. +One day, a bossy cat named Tom found a big missile. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked fun. Tom wanted to fill it with something, but he didn't know what. He asked his friend, a little bird named Sue. + +"Hey Sue, what should I fill this big missile with?" Tom asked. + +Sue thought for a moment and said, "Let's fill it with water and make a big splash!" Tom liked the idea, so they filled the missile with water. + +The next day, they found a big hill and pushed the missile down the hill. They knew something exciting was about to happen. When the missile reached the bottom, it made a huge splash! Water went everywhere, and Tom and Sue laughed and played in the water all day long.